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

Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Sunny 19 - 34 Cardwell Mostly sunny 19 - 32 Tully Mostly sunny 18 - 32 Mission Beach Mostly sunny 20 - 29 Innisfail Mostly sunny 19 - 31

Sunday Ingham Sunny Cardwell Sunny Tully Sunny Mission Beach Sunny Innisfail Sunny

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Ingham Palliative Carers Committee Inc

THE Ingham Palliative Carers Committee Inc. will hold its Annual General Meeting on October 11, at 5pm in the Community Meeting Rooms at the Ingham Hospital. The Committee warmly welcomes all members and any interested others to the meeting.

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A dream come true - On a Mission

A DREAM came true for Mission Beach’s Danny Reed recently when he crossed the finish line at the Ona Mission Multisport Adventure Race to uproarious cheers. The 21-year-old, who has muscular dystrophy, raced down the beach in a wheelchair pushed by childhood schoolmate, Cody Shaw, as part of a team that came together under Danny’s name. “He saw people in the Ona Mission t-shirts after last year’s event and said he wanted to do it – he’s been talking about it for a long time, so we made it happen,’’ family friend, Sheryl Shaw, said. She recruited her son Cody as the runner and Danny’s Carer, Angela Dearlove, enlisted her son, Jacob, as rider. Then Sheryl phoned a long-time competitor Phil Berry-Porter to see if he could paddle Danny to Dunk Island in a double sea kayak. And Angela’s other son, Scott, began organising team t-shirts. “We told Danny that he was in the race and to see his face…,’’ Sheryl said. “He was lost for words.’’ With blustery conditions on Sunday, Danny missed out on the paddle, but he was part of the final run – in a beach wheelchair offered to the team on the day of the event when Mission Beach Surf Lifesaving Club members learned the plans had gone awry. “He had a great time – he wants to do it again,’’ his mother, Jo Reed, said. “We’re grateful to Sheryl, Angela, and the boys for all the time they put in to make this happen. It worked out really well.” Adding to the buzz, Danny’s ‘Team Dandiflower’ finished second in the short course team category. Cassowary Coast Multisport Club President Richard Blanchette said “Captain Danny’s” team had made this year a special one for the event and the community. “We had competitors from across Queensland here for our ‘adventure in paradise’ but it was this team and all of Danny’s supporters that really heightened the atmosphere,” he advised.

Townsville’s Sam Stedman earned another Ona Mission title in the solo long course after four hours and 22 minutes of racing, coming in ahead of Allan Jefferson, also from Townsville, while Mission Beach’s Julie Lightfoot won the long course women’s event ahead of Townsville’s Julia Anderson. In the short course, Brisbane’s Tim Whitburn won the men’s event, ahead of Mission Beach’s Luke Tamblyn and Ben Felan, while Kathy White was a hometown women’s champion with Brisbane’s Amanda Attard finishing second.

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Phil Berry-Porter

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Locals also featured in the team events, with wins to the long course teams of Ryan Holdsworth and John Irving, and Michelle Lloyd, Claire Sharpe, and Sharon Hoey, and Ken Dyson with Linda Davis and Julie Brunker. In the short course, winning local teams were Craig Harris, Ben Smith, and Adrian House, and Jo Propsting, Michaela O Neill, and Michelle Sutton, as well as David Rolfe, Seth Christopher, and Tracy Darveniza. In the juniors, Korey Roberts won the solo short course, and Nate Todd, Gus Rowe, Jaiar Richtsfeld, and Ryder Kleeman won the short course teams and juniors Harrison Tamblyn and Maeve Lowe teamed up with Charlotte Sharpe and Austin Stuart to come second in the open mixed teams. The Ona Mission Multisport Adventure Race combines running, paddling, and mountain biking. A paddle to Dunk Island is followed by a run along rainforest trails on the island, and a paddle back to the mainland. A ride along the beach and through the rainforest comes next, and then a final beach and trail run. Long course competitors cover 63km, while the shorter course is a 44km event. “Ona Mission showcases our region – with spectacular locations, world-class trails, and the vibe and energy of our volunteers,’’ Richard Blanchette said.

Danny Reed and Cody Shaw “The whole community gets behind it – big thanks to all our volunteers, to major sponsors Mission Beach Resort, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, and Wobble In Cycles, and to all our other sponsors without whom we couldn’t run this event so successfully.” Next year’s event is scheduled for Sunday, September 18. For more information, visit www. onamissionevent.com.au

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Cassowary Coast Circle of Security Parenting Program in Innisfail in October

THE Community Support Centre Innisfail is running the Circle of Security Parenting Program during October, which will be facilitated by Melissa and Renee. At times, all parents feel lost or are seeking clues as to what their child needs from them. Imagine what parents might feel like if they were able to make sense of what their child is really asking of them. The Circle of Parenting Program explores how secure parent-child relationships can be nurtured and strengthened and is based on many years of research. This program is beneficial to parents, grandparents, or carers of children. There are many learning objectives from the program including: being able to understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs; supporting your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions; enhancing the development of your child’s self-esteem, as well as honouring your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure. This free program starts on October 8 and runs weekly on Fridays until October 29, from 9.30am -12.30pm (light snacks provided) at the big orange building, 13 - 17 Donald Street, Innisfail. For further information and to register for the program, please contact the Centre on 4043 8400 (9.00am - 4.00pm).

Innisfail Toastmasters host Professional Communication Workshop WOULD you like to be more comfortable when you need to speak in public, or when you are asked to speak at work, or social events? Innisfail Toastmasters is running a one-day Professional Communication workshop on Sunday, October 10, at the Community Centre Innisfail, 13 Donald Street, from 9.00am - 4.00pm. The workshop will be run by skilled leader David Burston, a highly experienced trainer who has coached over 70 TEDxJCU speakers since 2014 and has trained or coached over 1,000 participants to build their communication skills in Queensland, Northern Territory, and Papua New Guinea. The workshop is designed to assist participants to feel comfortable when presenting, creating a memorable presentation quickly, connecting with your audience through stage craft and gestures, confident impromptu speaking when answering off-the-cuff questions, as well as making a presentation interactive, interesting, and entertaining. This workshop is so effective, it comes with a ‘100%, 30-day money back guarantee,’ that one’s confidence and ability to create a presentation quickly will have improved noticeably. It only costs $99 and tickets are selling fast, so any job seekers, those who want to accelerate their career, or increase business sales, should book today at www. bit.ly/SpeakInn21. Innisfail Toastmasters has been an asset to the Innisfail community for 52 years and helped many locals build upon and improve their communication skills. Further information on Innisfail Toastmasters can be obtained by phoning 0407 961 442, via email: toastmastersinnisfail@gmail.com, or by visiting Innisfail Toastmasters’ Facebook page.

COMMUNITY Pickleball Open Day THE Tully / Mission Beach Pickleball Club will be holding an Open Day on Sunday, October 10, from 10am, at the ‘Igloo’, in the Tully Showgrounds, to celebrate World Pickleball Day. Morning tea, a sausage sizzle lunch, and afternoon tea will be available. All are welcome to attend and are encouraged to come and try Pickleball, a popular lowimpact sport played in the Igloo and out of any rain. The cost is $5.00 for the day.

News in Brief Hinchinbrook Rural Management Challenge – North Queensland 2021 HINCHINBROOK Shire Council is proud to announce its participation in the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), Rural Management Challenge for 2021. The event will bring teams head- to-head from across the region to exercise and develop a range of managerial skills that will ensure tangible benefits for individuals, teams, and organisations. Five promising leaders from the Council have been selected to participate in the annual LGMA Rural Management Challenge, hosted by Cassowary Coast Regional Council in Innisfail on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The Challenge is based on the successful concept of the Australasian Management Challenge, a simulation-based, innovative development opportunity that is a convergence of ideas, energy, academic rigour, and practical application – the elements that develop great leadership. Throughout Challenge Day, teams will experience a range of tasks that simulate different businessrelated tasks and activities, using themes that a senior management team in real local governments encounter on a day-to-day basis. As these tasks or issues may differ from the team members’ usual roles, they provide an exemplary opportunity to broaden the understanding of a council’s responsibilities and to develop individual and team skills, including communication and presentation skills, influencing and negotiation skills, and managing resources and time. Teams are observed throughout the day and tasks are scored by experienced markers and observers based on their ability to synergise, communicate, prioritise, and produce required products for the Challenge. The Council takes pride in participating in this annual Challenge, with 2021 being the first year an all-female team has been selected. Further information on the LGMA Rural Management Challenge can be found at lgmaqld.org.au/RMC.

Friday, October 1, 2021 in attendance. The Honourable Scott Stewart MP and Mayor Ramon Jayo then conducted the ribbon cutting at the Dungeness Viewing Tower, followed by a cake cutting at Halifax picnic shelter. The Council thanks all those who participated in the Official Opening of W4Q Projects.

Celebrate International Access to Information Day with Council ON Tuesday, September 28, 2021, the Council celebrated International Access to Information Day (IAI Day) to recognise the value of your right to information. This year’s theme, ‘Open by design: government transparency everyone can see,’ promotes the value of proactively releasing information, particularly in times of crisis and recovery. Queenslanders, like the rest of Australia and the world, have faced significant challenges in recent times. Access to timely and relevant information helps individuals and the community to stay informed of the situation and make health, safety, and financial decisions. We know that Queensland’s economic and social recovery will benefit from continued timely access to accurate information so that individuals and governments can make informed and better decisions about matters affecting them. IAI Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about information access rights and how greater openness builds trust between government and the community. It is also a reminder of how far we have come in Queensland and the importance of the Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009, which help protect the rights of Queenslanders. The Council is committed to improving access to information for the community and you can find out more about how to access Council’s information by visiting the Council’s website, Publication Scheme page. For further information about IAI Day, information access, and privacy rights and responsibilities, please visit the Office of the Information Commissioner’s website www.oic.qld.gov.au/.

Rotary Park Playground THE Council wishes to advise that a section of the Rotary Park play equipment that was barricaded off due to damage has now been repaired. For further information, please contact Council’s Public Spaces Team.

Official Opening - Works for Queensland Projects Wrap Up FRIDAY, September 24, 2021, saw the Official Opening of a number of Works for Queensland Projects (W4Q). The opening commenced at the Forrest Beach seating and information shelter, with the Honourable Scott Stewart MP, Minister for Resources, Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto MP, builders, Progress Association representatives, and various Council staff

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Innisfail’s Tropical Art Deco Festival hailed a roaring success STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL District Historical Society’s inaugural Tropical Art Deco Festival ended on a high note with the Great Gatsby Picnic on the River at Jack Fossey Park. Over the five days, 2,000 people participated in events, and many dressed up in impressive attire as they relived the roaring 1920s. “A number of events sold out and most were well attended, with some events likely to grow over time as they capture the public’s imagination,” said Festival Convenor, Kerry Linton. People travelled from as far south as Mackay, with Cassowary Coast residents well represented, as well as visitors from Cairns, Townsville, and the Tablelands adding to the numbers at various events. The sell-out Art Deco High Tea at the Shire Hall, which was a Pink Ribbon event to raise awareness for women’s cancer, raised an impressive $4,550 for Cancer Council Queensland. Guests enjoyed a glass of champagne on arrival and sumptuous afternoon team, raffles and lucky door prizes, and were treated to an afternoon of musical entertainment featuring Ashleigh Binello, as well as dance routines by Dance Works Academy, Innisfail Tribal Bellydance, and Graham Academy of Dance. There was an impressive fashion parade of Katies outfits, now stocked at Rockmans Innisfail, and Ashton stole the show as he accompanied the models.

Cancer Council volunteers from the Rainbow Lorikeets Cancer Council Relay for Life team, Babinda.

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Barbara Bortolanza won the prize for Most Creative Dressed Lady, whilst Courtney was judged the Best Dressed Male. This event was sponsored by China and Lace and event organisers expressed their gratitude to all those involved on the day and behind the scenes who helped make the event a huge success. Other festival highlights included the Moonlight Cemetery Walk, Art Deco trivia night, jazz music and cocktail cruises, vintage markets, guided Shire Hall tours, Great Gatsby Movie under the Stars, and cocktail party. The scenic backdrop of the Johnstone River attracted a crowd who brought their fold-up chairs, rugs, and enjoyed a picnic, whilst listening to music and songs from the 1920s performed by the Innisfail Community Band, Just Sing It, The Martinis Trio, and Luke O’Neil Quartet with a dance routine by Dance Works Academy. Daniella Cook was judged the Best Dressed Female and Luke Crook the Best Dressed Male. The organising committee believes over time the Tropical Art Deco Festival can grow into a major destination tourism event for Innisfail with the support of local businesses and residents. This popular annual festival was supported by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council and organised by a small committee. Event organisers are already thinking ahead to 2022 and are keen to hear from anyone who would like to be involved at committee organising level, to host an event, or as a festival sponsor. Please send an email to tropicalartdeco@outlook. com for further information.

Locals dressed in style and enjoyed the live entertainment at the Great Gatsby Picnic.

Some of the stunning 1920s attire worn by those who attended the Art Deco High Tea at Innisfail Shire Hall.

Barbara Bortolanza was judged the Most Creative Lady.

Some of the hard-working volunteers who ensured the High Tea ran smoothly.

Sequins and feather boas were all the rage at the Art Deco High Tea.

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Bin Tax Bad for Business

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The finer details of living life SARI HYYTINEN THERE are so many things that happen throughout the course of our lives, which dictate where we go, and how we get there. It is interesting to think about what it means to live life. My life is soon set to change drastically. I am soon to be a Mrs - Mrs Sari Russo. I am thinking Russo will be good because it is the ‘Smith’ of Italy, so I will not have to worry about the spelling of my name as much as I currently need to. There is already much to think about regarding navigating the different families and what kind of wedding celebration we would like to have and whether our decisions will offend our families. Worrying about these kinds of things is a very different process to what I am used to doing. For a person who has lived a life where I have been the only person who has had any real opinion about what its direction should be, it is interesting to think about the change that is about to happen. Michael and I have both lived very independent lives. Neither of us has previously needed to check something past another person before deciding on our respective courses of action. Previously, when we dated other people, there was not a thought process to overly consider what the other person would think before we decided. Now we are both thinking… ‘Oh, I should check that with Michael/Sari?’ Hmmm, food for thought! How hard is it going to be to check something past the other, even when one of us really wants to buy/do something and the other person is not keen? Will I be a rebel and do it anyway? A funny conversation that I recently had with someone was regarding whether another person’s opinion was something I would be able to consider and from which I would take direction? We will have to wait and see… WRITTEN Thursday September 30 FOUR Local Government Areas in Southeast Queensland along with Townsville and Palm Island will enter stage 2 restrictions from 4pm yesterday. The affected LGAs are Brisbane, Gold Coast, Logan, Moreton Bay, Townsville and Palm Island. Stage 2 restrictions mean the number of people allowed in a home and in public is reduced to 30, including visitors, residents, and children. Weddings and funeral will be capped at 100 attendees. A maximum of 20 people will be allowed to dance at weddings. Restaurants and cafes will return to 1 person per 4sqm and dancing will be banned at venues. Capacity at sporting events will decrease to 75 per cent, including Sunday’s NRL Grand Final at Suncorp Stadium. It also means visitors will be restricted at hospitals

THE Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce says it is time to “rally the troops” amid fears that businesses, events, and households are set to bear the brunt of the State Government’s ‘bin tax’.

Despite promises that the controversial Waste Levy introduced in 2019 would have no direct impact on households, State budget papers revealed in June that the future of advance payments to Councils to offset the levy were under threat, with money allocated to the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy reducing from $176.8 million in 2021/22 to just $23 million in subsequent years. Hinchinbrook Shire Council admitted in August that without advance payments to afford relief from the Waste Levy, every household receiving a wheelie bin rubbish service will see their annual waste charge rise by at least $75.00. But while negotiations between the Queensland Government and Councils continue as part of a review into the strategy, Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce President Rachael Coco said that discussions needed to expand to consider the voices of businesses that will be impacted on a “much grander scale.” “Businesses and industry groups are already embracing and adopting environmentally responsible and sustainable business practices, we don’t need to be disincentivised – a ‘bin tax’ is just bad for business,” said Ms Coco. “The Waste Levy was controversial from the start, with questions about its effectiveness and concerns that businesses and households would ultimately pay the cost, but the State government committed to advance payments to get it over the line and now they are dangerously close to reneging,” she advised. “The LGAQ has gone into bat for local Councils, but we think there needs to be more pressure from the business community, so we have contacted a number of industry representative bodies to advocate for support and we are thrilled to announce that Master Builders Queensland has already committed to supporting the LGAQ on its mission.”

“It is time to rally the troops, businesses such as caravan parks, retirement villages, and builders will be especially hit hard by the Waste Levy and notfor-profit organisations that run local events will be slammed if Councils lose their advance payments. We need to work together and convince the Queensland Government to honour its commitments.” The Queensland Waste Levy covers around 90% of Queensland’s population and was introduced to stem interstate dumping, reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, and encourage better resource recovery practices. Hinchinbrook Member for Parliament Nick Dametto said that KAP accepts the need to reduce landfill and fully supports using technology and innovations to help Queensland reduce its environmental footprint, but they do not support governments “taxing their way” to a goal. “The Waste Levy policy was drastically underdeveloped when it was introduced and nothing has changed since, other than Brisbane is pulling more money out of the community,” said Mr Dametto. “Despite Labor promising in 2018 that the cost of the Waste Levy would never be passed on to ratepayers, we have always known that this was going to be the case (and) that is why the KAP spoke out against the levy when it was introduced in the first place,” he stated. Mr Dametto said that as the 105% subsidy, which was initially given as a “sweetener” to Councils, lessens over time, the local governments will have to pass on this cost to ratepayers, leading to higher dump fees and possibly the cancellation of free dumping days and kerbside pick-ups. “Our rates will possibly go up as someone has to pay and Labor has decided it is the community,” he advised. “Extreme “green” ideological crusaders, many who are affluent and live in the cities, have no idea about how their policies – such as the Waste Levy – impact people on the ground and I expect they don’t care either.”

Four Southeast LGAs, Townsville and Palm Island enter Stage 2 restrictions and aged care, disability services and corrections facilities. And enhanced mask wearing is required in the LGAs of concern. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said stage 2 restrictions were needed in response to the new cases, including a man who has been active in the Townsville community while infectious. “The next 24-48 hours is absolutely crucial,” the Premier said. “I’m asking all Queenslanders to check the list of locations, follow the health advice, and please come forward for testing if you have any symptoms at all. “And keep doing the things you know how to do so well – wear your masks, check in at venues, wash your hands, socially distance, and stay home if you’re sick. “Above all, get vaccinated. “Getting vaccinated will help protect you and your loved ones, and reduce the risk of spread in the community.” All Queensland Health community vaccination centres will from now on accept walk-ins, with no bookings required. Minister for Health Yvette D’Ath urged Queenslanders to take the restrictions seriously. “These restrictions will slow down movement in the community and help our contact tracers by giving them

time to work through these new cases,” the Minister said. “The Chief Health Officer is confident that a lockdown isn’t needed right now, but that can all change quickly. “I know Queenslanders will do what needs to be done to try and stop this from escalating, so I want to encourage people to keep safe by following the rules. “Between them, New South Wales and Victoria are seeing thousands of cases a day – we can prevent this in Queensland if people abide by the health directives.” Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said there were currently 22 active cases in Queensland. “Our contact tracers are doing a brilliant job of tracking where these cases have been in the community. “They work around the clock to achieve the best possible outcome for all Queenslanders and they will continue to do so for these additional cases. “There is a raft of processes that occur during contact tracing, and it’s not quick or simple. Locations go up as soon as they have gone through all of the checks and balances. “I would ask all Queenslanders to regularly monitor the list of exposure venues on the Queensland Health website.” The roadmap with stage 2 restrictions can be found at the Covid-19 website

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Mission Beach community always ready to celebrate Cassowaries CASSOWARIES were the centre of attention at the Mission Beach Monster Market on Sunday, September 26. The new Mission Beach State School road signs were a popular backdrop for

the many market goers keen to have their photos taken to help celebrate World Cassowary Day held each year on September 26. The stall set up by Mission Beach

Cassowaries also promoted the new date for the Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival, now to be held on April 30, 2022. “We are indebted to the community, who show their support for Cassowaries at every opportunity,” said Festival Coordinator Liz Gallie. Festival Committee members from left: Sandal Hayes, Liz Gallie, Judy Brady, Meryl Harding, and Yoko Yasui (Photo supplied)

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and roll enthusiasts are entertained by ‘The Quizmaster’ from his stage during a hilarious afternoon of fun and competition. The team with the most points takes home medals at the end of the day. Well over $2,000 was raised for Mission Beach Cassowaries in August this year, with a marvellous donation of $500 from Rick Churchill of Alice Springs. “The amazing contributions from our sponsors were nothing short of spectacular this year,” said the ‘Quizmaster,’ Baden. “The camaraderie between the teams is fantastic when looking down from the stage.”

The Festival Committee extends its thanks to Art Print Frame and the Mission Beach Scouts group for their support to produce and print the twenty new road signs designed by the Mission Beach State School Kids. The signs help raise driver awareness to take extra care and attention when travelling through cassowary country.

“For the past eight years, Mission Beach Cassowaries has been the lucky recipient of Baden and Angela’s fundraising and we are so grateful to his dedication to help Cassowaries” said the group’s President Liz Gallie. Baden loves Cassowaries and, as he has a mowing and gardening small business, he gets to see them often.

Sandal Hayes-Liz Gallie-Judy Brady-Meryl Harding and Yoko with the school kids road signs

The Cassowaries are also the real winners of a Rock and Roll Quiz Fest fundraiser held by Baden and Angela Chapman. Each year, loyal rock

“The generosity and support of the community has helped fund many projects to help raise awareness of Cassowaries,” advised Liz.

Lovely Sarena from Tully (Photo Liz Gallie)

Cate, Scott, and Adam of Mission Beach Scouts at the Mission Beach markets (Photo Sandal Hayes)

World Cassowary Day is held each year on September 26 (Photo Liz Gallie)

Well-known fruit and vegetable stall holder, Gail, was happy to support World Cassowary Day (Photo Liz Gallie)

Baden (The Quizmaster) and Angela Chapman (Photo Liz Gallie)

Nicola and Beau show just how much they love Cassowaries (Photo Liz Gallie)

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Two charged following search warrant executed at South Mission Beach

TULLY Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) along with detectives from Innisfail CIB, officers from Mission Beach and Tully executed a search warrant at a Mission Drive, South Mission Beach address around 9:30am on Thursday, September 23. A 49-year-old woman and a 51-yearold man both from South Mission Beach were charged with a number of drug offences. It will be alleged officers located a number of cannabis plants at various stages of growth as well as paraphernalia for producing dangerous drugs, a quantity of cannabis and parts of a weapon. The pair were each charged with one

Petitions warns premier to pursue DST at her peril THE battles lines have been drawn with the south-east corner once again firing up the age-old daylight savings debate that rouses fire in the belly of all North Queenslanders. The ongoing argument between southern “haves”, who’d like to have an extra daylight hour in the evenings to host picnics in the sunshine, and the “have nots”, who’d struggle to find extended days livable due to Northern Australia’s oppressive heat, has reignited. Katter’s Australian Party is leading the charge in the “no” camp, today launching a parliamentary petition in the hope they can put the issue to bed for good. The petition calls for the Queensland Parliament to formally recognise “the unacceptably negative and unfair impact any introduction of Daylight Saving Time (DST) would have on the people of North, Central and Western Queensland. “South-east Queenslanders annually revisit their desire to introduce DST, despite the fact this would plunge the

overwhelming geographic majority of Queenslanders into artificiallylengthened “working days” characterized by an additional hour of oppressive heat and sunshine for a six- month period,” it reads. “(DST) would also further erode livability in rural and regional communities, many of which already contend with 40-plus degree days throughout Summer. “Recent university research has claimed that DST is supported by 60 per cent of Queenslanders, and therefore it should be introduced immediately. “However this is underwhelming support when considering 73 per cent of Queenslanders live in the south-east corner, which is the only region in the State that typically desires longer days. “DST is widely considered unsuitable for Northern Australia, and any decisions to introduce it in Queensland would further the cultural, economic and political divide that exists between the south- east corner and the rest of the State.”

KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter said daylight savings was a ‘lightning rod’ issue because it was symbolic of ongoing political tensions between the south-east corner and the State’s more rural and regional areas, largely in the North. He said livability in the North, and particularly the North West, would be eroded by daylight savings due to the region’s oppressive heat and its impacts on day-to-day life. During Summer 40-plus degree days are the norm in North and Central West Queensland, with sunrise occurring at around 6.15am and sunset about 7.30pm in Mount Isa during these months. Moving sunrise to 7.15am and sunset to 8.30pm would mean the outdoors would be oppressively warm until close to bedtime. “We already face so much adversity in the regions – I appreciate the sentiments of leisure and convenience that daylight savings would provide to Brisbane, but this means so much to us than that,” he said.

Friday, October 1, 2021 count of producing dangerous drugs Schedule 2 drug quantity of or exceeding Schedule 3, publishing or possessing instructions for producing dangerous drugs, possessing anything for use in the commission of crime defined in Part 2, possessing anything used in the commission of crime defined in Part 2, unlawful possession of weapons category A, B OR M, possessing or acquiring restricted items. The woman was also charged with possessing dangerous drugs and possessing utensils. The 49-year-old woman and 51-yearold man are scheduled to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on October 21. “Brisbane has never taken the North’s push for a separate state seriously but now they are dividing us by stealth with this annual campaign to forget the rest of the State and do what Brisbane wants when it comes to daylight savings.” Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said he was underwhelmed by the latest University of Queensland research that apparently shows strong support for daylight savings in the State. “Researchers have found 70 per cent of Brisbane residents and 60 per cent of Queenslanders overall want daylight savings. “This may be the case but I wonder how many of those 60 per cent of Queenslanders in favour live in the south-east corner? “To me this once again shows the cultural and geographical divide between Brisbane and the rest of the State. “Any Queensland Government would consider introducing daylight savings at its peril – and we are politely warning them of this with this petition.” The “Say No to Daylight Savings Time in Queensland” petition is available to sign at: https://www.parliament.qld.gov. au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Petitions/ Petition-Details?id=3617

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‘Nothing green about net zero’: Katter condemns net zero target

BOB Katter, Member for Kennedy, has slammed the net zero target as destructive to the economy, wilderness and wildlife, arguing that instead the Government should be working toward a future where there are no restrictions on coal mining or coal exporting, and where all future power stations are green, built using zero-emission technology. “Power stations should be built in the north where there is unlimited water and constructed as High Efficiency, Low

Emissions (HELE) coal-fired algae-tec power stations,” he said.

“This, together with the implementation of the Sovereign Fuel Security Bill, which has the support of the crossbench, will take Australia into emissions that would be comparable to pre-settlement.” Mr Katter said farmers have been unfairly targeted in the climate debate and should be the last people to take the fall on achieving net zero. “Net

zero

will

cripple

mineral

Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook Photo Competition Opening Soon DON’T Waste Hinchinbrook Photo Competition is open from Friday 1 October 2021 to Sunday 24 October 2021. Residents are invited to submit photographs that capture the essence of “Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook”. Help us showcase the beauty of the Hinchinbrook Shire with images that inspire and motivate the community to ‘not waste Hinchinbrook’. The best photographs will be put forward for public voting and winning image/s will be displayed across the body of the new local waste truck. Below are key dates: • Competition opens Friday 1 October 2021; • Competition closes Midnight Sunday 24 October 2021;

• Public voting closes* November 2021; and

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• Winners announced* November 2021.

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This photo competition is open to Hinchinbrook Shire residents only and photos must be taken locally. Please ensure you read the competition Terms and Conditions prior to entering the competition. To view the Terms and Conditions or to download the Entry Form, please visit Council’s website Waste and Recycling page. Don’t Waste Hinchinbrook Photo Competition is a joint initiative between Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the MAMS Group.

• Shortlisting commences Monday 25 October 2021;

For further information please contact Council’s Waste and Compliance Coordinator on 4776 4600 or email waste@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

• Public voting opens* Friday 29 October 2021;

*Timing is indicative and may be subjected to change.

processing and agriculture,” he said. “This country has only two exports: minerals and agriculture and if you can’t process the minerals, you can’t export it. If you’ve got to send away 50 percent of Australian dirt, and only 50 percent Australian metal, you’re going to go broke. “The French and the European Union have said, ‘if we remove the farmers, we have no one to look after the land’. I will take anyone who cares on a tour of the sugar cane farms that are now abandoned. “One two-hundred-acre farm bought by the green-brigade in the hope of returning it to the pristine wilderness is completely covered in giant sensitive weed – there is no pristine wilderness, just invasive weeds.” Mr Katter was also critical of the Treasurer’s views that the country has no choice but to meet net zero by 2050 given the reliance on foreign investment. “Josh Frydenberg is a very good man, and very good Australian, but Josh has to get his head out of the free- market wombat hole. 20 percent of our entire superannuation monies is going into foreign stock markets when it could be put into development on Australian soil. “Unless the Government comes to recognise that serious money has to be freed up for development, we are doomed to fail.

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“To open up the Cape York minerals fields behind Cairns will require thousands of millions of dollars, the Copperstring project between Townsville and Mount Isa, or the Yi Pi Pi canal to get fertilizer out between Mount Isa and the Gulf will cost thousands of millions of dollars. A multi-user rail line into the Galilee will cost billions of dollars as does the Revised Bradfield Scheme, but the return on these projects will be a hundred thousand billion a year!” “We people that live outside the metropolitan areas get sick and tired of hearing from the pavement pansies who wouldn’t know whether their pants were on fire, in fact they have probably never lit a fire and wouldn’t know how and now they want to blow up our natural wonderland. “They wouldn’t know that there are some 15 million wild pigs threatening our cassowaries, turtles and dunnarts, concentrated mostly in the northern part of Australia, or that there is 12 million hectares of heavy infestation of prickly acacia weed across the north. “So while they are preoccupied with saving the planet by shutting down the minerals industry, shutting down the coal industry, the cattle industry and the cane industry, the entire source of revenue for the country, in the meantime, the bush and its native flora and fauna is being totally wiped out by foreign pests and weeds. “The only “zero” they are going to see if they go down this path will be the complete wipeout of our native flora and fauna in the north. So where do the gang-greens stand on that I wonder?!”

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Tully Orchid Club Tully Horticultural and Garden Club

THE Tully Orchid Club will be holding their meeting at Locky and Kass Marshall’s home, at 19 Sanctuary Crescent, Wongaling Beach, on Saturday, October 2, at 12.30pm.

THE Tully Garden Club’s next meeting will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at the Salleras’ Fruit Forest Farm located at 669 East Feluga Road, commencing at 1.30pm.

The entrance fee is $3.00. A continuous raffle will be held, and an afternoon tea will be provided.

Please remember to bring your own cup, chair, and a plate of goodies to share. October is marsh fly season. They

Members and visitors will be invited to inspect Locky’s fabulous display of flowering orchids of many different species.

are attracted to blue and dark clothing, so please try to dress appropriately. The lucky draw is now $90.00. A raffle will also be held. Our Christmas break-up party will be discussed. Guests are most welcome.

Members are asked to bring a plate and a fold up chair. For any additional information, please contact the Secretary, Vicky Goldsmith, on 0417 739 729.

INGHAM MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER OCTOBER 2021 FRIDAY 1 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, T. Fulan, M. Cominardi, R. Toth, L. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – C. Carey & K. Elliott, R3 – A. Lynch & M. Moore, R4 – P. Robino & R. Radel, R10 – W. Ashley.

TUESDAY 5 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, D. Sargent, R. Phillips, R. Toth, L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R1 – J. Stokes, R2 – R. Toth & M. Bandiera, R3 – P. Robino & R. Radel, R4 – I. Merritt & C. Bishop, R5 – D. Hatfield.

WEDNESDAY 6 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, T. Toth, V. Hebbard, M. Girgenti. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – S. Murdoch & E. Costabeber, R3 – I. & D. Purdon, R4 - NQIB (Donna)

FRIDAY 8 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, R. Toth, T. Furlan, L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – P. Robino & R. Radel, R3 – F. & J. Boon, R4 – J. Armstrong & Y. Oakes, R10 – W. Ashley.

MONDAY 11 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, R. Phillips, D. Sargent, R. Toth, L. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R1 – J. Henderson, R2 – E. & S. Lenti, R3 – K. Elliott & R. Toth, R4 – P. Robino & R. Radel, R5 – D. Hatfield.

WEDNESDAY 13 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, R. Tosh, J. Stokes. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – L. Sartor & C. Bain, R3 - ROTARY, R4 – C. McLeod & R. Radel.

FRIDAY 15 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, T. Furlan, R. Toth, C. Amos, L. & K. Elliott.

DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 - L. Sartor & P. Robino, R3 – D. Girgenti & Z. Kanakis, R4 – HSC, R10 – W. Ashley.

MONDAY 18 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, R. Phillips, D. Sargent, R. Toth, L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R1 – R. & S. VanKerkerwyk, R2 – A. Lynch & M. Moore, R3 – V. Cutting & M. Bandiera, R4- R. Rutherford & J. Hardwick, D. Hatfield.

WEDNESDAY 20 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, R. Toth, L. Castles, S. Kemp. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – L. Castles & R. Guazzo, R3 – E. Huddy & R. Swarbrick, R4 – T. Contarino & J. Schifilliti.

FRIDAY 22 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, T. Furlan, R. Toth, M. Cominardi, L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – C. Carey, R3 – E. McVeigh & R. Toth, R4 – J. Armstrong & Y. Oakes, R10 – W. Ashley.

MONDAY 25 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, R. Phillips, D. Sargent, R. Toth, L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R1 – E. & R. Davis, R2 – I. Merritt & R. Toth, R3 – B. Molachino & A. Kemp, R4 – G. & G. Cockrell, R5 – P. Robino.

WEDNESDAY 27 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, R. Toth. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 - NQIB, R3 – C. McLeod & R. Radel, R4 – ROTARY.

FRIDAY 29 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, J. Hutcheson, B. Carne, B. Craissel, T. Furlan, R. Toth, L. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – E. McVeigh & K. Elliott, R3 – R. Radel, R4 – P. Robino & R. Toth, R10 – W. Ashley.

CARDWELL MEALS ON WHEELS – OCTOBER ROSTER Friday, October 1

Chellingworth

Stan Skeates and Debbie Clancy

Monday, October 4

Michele Batho and John Newsome

Anthony Cois

Wednesday, October 20

Wednesday, October 6

Ian and Jennifer McCallan

Colleen and Rod Tennent

Friday, October 22

Friday, October 8 Caroline Dyer and Ros Oellermann

Monday, October 11 Wednesday, October 13 Fran Brady and Eric Wagemaker

Friday, October 15 Hoare

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Lisa Cartwright and Carol Palmer

Monday, October 25 Maria and Brian Wishart

Lee and Don Porter

Marina

Monday, October 18

Allison

Wednesday, October 27 Gail Hutchins and Sue Hart

Friday, October 29 Julia Logan and Lisa Cartwright

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL State School recently celebrated NAIDOC with a special community celebration and an assembly, which started with the Welcome to Country. School leaders then provided information on the history and meanings of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag colours, as well as this year's NAIDOC theme of ‘Heal Country!’ For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Country is family, kin, law, lore, ceremony, traditions, and language and it has been this way since the dawn of time. Therefore, they have been calling for stronger measures to recognise, protect, and maintain all aspects of their culture and heritage for all Australians. Healing Country means embracing First Nation’s cultural knowledge and

understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage. It is important that the culture and values of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are respected equally to the cultures and values of all Australians. This year’s theme is about the historical, political, and administrative landscapes adapting to successfully empower and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, nations, and heritage. Helenor Rassip and Prep student Jayden had the honour of cutting the special cake. At the first break, students enjoyed a piece of cake and a sausage sizzle. After lunch, Prep to Year 3 students then took part in 25-minute rotational activities, which included storytelling, handprint paintings, and Mob style dancing, whilst the older students did boomerang throwing with Rhaymus Tomarra, art, and damper making.

A colouring competition was held and, after judging, the winners in each grade were announced.

The festivities continued in the hall

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with energetic performances by the Innisfail State College dance troupe, followed by the Torres Strait Islander dancers outdoors.

Helenor Rassip and Prep student Jayden cut the special cake.

Innisfail State School staff, Colleen Carroll (Community Liaison Officer) and Deliah Clark Howard (Teacher Aide), with Innisfail State School students who ran the assembly. Innisfail State School students at the NAIDOC Day celebrations.

Innisfail State College Aboriginal dancers.

Some of the Torres Strait Islander dancers.

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A musician and producer, songwriter, and vocal arranger, Rubina Kimiia might be best known in Cairns as the founder of Sounds of AustraNesia, however, right now she is stretching her musical wings with an incredibly catchy musical score for JUTE Theatre Company’s up and coming production of La Bella Figura, premiering next month. Before meeting and working with two of JUTE’s co-founders, the powerhouses of Suellen Maunder and Kathryn Ash, in the making of Cairns’ 2018 Commonwealth Games musical behemoth, Beginnings, Rubina had only ever experienced JUTE Theatre Company through the eyes of an audience member and recalls having enjoyed various shows over the years. “JUTE are excellent ambassadors of supporting storytelling from our very own community through theatre. I'm trying to do the same thing through music with AustraNesia,” Ms Kimiia said. According to Kathryn, it was in fact Rubina who initiated Beginnings first presenting the idea to the show's producer Roz Pappalardo, also cocreator and lead of La Bella Figura. While claiming the title of Cairns’ largest musical, it was this remarkable show that provided lasting and creative bonds with JUTE’s Suellen Maunder in her role as director, together with playwright Kathryn Ash and the incredibly talented Italian set and costume design duo, Simona Cosentini and Simone Teseriori. It was later that Kathryn, together with Simona and Simone, added their magic to AustraNesia’s very own musical, Woven that featured 11 of their female artists. In her role as Musical Director for La Bella Figura, Rubina says that like

Beginnings and Woven, it extended way beyond supervising the production’s music. “I compose, arrange, orchestrate and have prepared notation for the chorus and for instrumental players for the studio. These roles are typically filled by different people. I would probably call this a play with music rather than musical theatre. The songs are spread out - a couple are catchy and humorous and others are poignant in differing ways,” she said. According to Rubina, her creative process is a straight forward one. “Once I know how it fits in the story arc, and have an idea of the sentiment required, I draft a song, referring to notes from Kathryn to make sure I stay on track. Writing and arranging are the easy part for me. I send the draft to the Director and Playwrights for feedback, particularly on the lyrics. Sometimes I interpret correctly. Sometimes I'm a bit off the mark. I revise and re-draft as required until it sits right with me and this particular group of people.” For La Bella Figura, there are five songs plus a reprise of the theme song at the end. “I've been fortunate to have Frank D’angelico advise me on cultural context and offering Italian language which I've used at every appropriate opportunity.” Rubina says she has kept the play’s musical palette very simple, with identifiable Italian elements except for one song that is set today and is contemporary. She said that having Italians in the room listening to the drafts was an excellent way of making sure she was metaphorically speaking, hitting the right notes. “I have learned so much through the

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process of research and being educated by my Italian friends and yet I see much of my own Pacific Island culture represented in this story of secondgeneration migrant experiences. It is a meaningful work and being part of the creative process is wonderful. But just as important as the art, are the people I get to work with. I feel blessed by the beautiful ‘famiglia’ I have come to know through this process.” With La Bella Figura deeply embedded in its rehearsal phase Rubina is already busy working on her next big thing – this time Brisbane based with a much larger cast. She is fortunate to have a consistent variety of projects requiring skills she has to offer. This, along with her role as a music educator and teaching students to find their feet with music, is a life calling and source of great satisfaction.

Portrait of music creator, director, producer and educator, Rubina Kimiia This is another local story being brought to the stage by JUTE Theatre Company, reflecting the diversity of our community on stage. Tickets are now on sale via www.jute.com.au/LBF

Rubina Kimiia directs the chorus of La Bella Figura

MARAKA FEATURE

Maraka Festival planned for late October

NGHAM’S Maraka Festival will be held in the last two weeks of October, after being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19. Maraka’s Spokesperson, Kieran Volpe, advised that planning is well under way, with the preparation of each event now being finalised. “In 2019, we marked our Diamond Jubilee - 60 years of Maraka. It took a global pandemic to break the tradition last year, however, we are back in 2021,” said Mr Volpe. Mr Volpe stated that the festival has played a significant role in the history of Ingham and the wider Hinchinbrook Shire. “The festival was originally part of the Queensland Centenary Celebrations in 1959. All of the service clubs in the district, of which there was about ten, combined to put on a festival to mark the occasion. It was so successful, they decided to keep it going, and here we are 62 years later.” Nowadays, the three remaining service clubs still combine forces to organise the festival. Maraka, an Aboriginal word for ‘Happy Gathering,’ promises to live up to its name in 2021, with two weeks of festivities planned, starting on Saturday, October 23, at the Wilmar Sugar Queen Presentation Night, held at the Herbert River Jockey Club, where the

seven Maraka Queen entrants will be presented to the community for the first time. The following day, Sunday, October 24, both the Maraka Queen and the younger Maraka Princess entrants will be judged and presented at an intimate gathering at the Maraka Afternoon Tea at the Royal Hotel, sponsored by the Carey Group and Ingham Family Medical Practice. Tickets for both events are a must, in particular the Afternoon tea, which is a sell-out every year. Ticket sales will be presold for the Queen Presentation Night on Thursday, October 14 and 21, and can be purchased from the front of the Lisa Maree 2 shop from 9 am to 11 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of October 12, 13, 19, and 20. Tickets for the Afternoon Tea will be available for purchase on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, October 12, 13, 19, and 20, from in front of the Royal Hotel. No tickets will be available for sale at the event. Saturday, October 30, is the big celebration, and includes the Pet Parade, Kids Fence Painting Competition, a Street Procession, and Mardi Gras, which will all take place throughout the day. “The last Saturday is always a huge day for Maraka – it is the culmination of the entire Maraka event. The kids have a blast on Saturday morning at the

Ingham Showgrounds with the Fence-painting and Pet Parade, which have kindly been sponsored by Ingham Manufacturers Mitre 10 and Tropical Vet Services,” Mr Volpe said. This is followed later in the afternoon by the Street Procession sponsored by Ergon Energy and HSC, which takes place around Hebert Street. Straight afterwards, the NQIB sponsored Mardi-Gras will be held in Rotary Park. The Park will be filled with food stalls, amusement stalls, and children’s rides. The Maraka Bar, which is sponsored this year by Townsville Lime & Gypsum, will be open and live entertainment will be provided on the Maraka Stage from local schools and organisations. There will be a fireworks’ display this year, sponsored by BakeHouse on Central, as well as the culmination of this year’s Maraka Queen Quest sponsored by Royal Hotel, the crowning of the 2021 Maraka Queen. Mr Volpe said that the festival is aimed at the locals. “Maraka is unashamedly a locals’ event. We celebrate everything Hinchinbrook. The Entertainment is local, the food stalls are local, and all profits from the festival are being funnelled back into the community. Having said that, we’d love to see people from out of town come to Ingham for the night and see what it’s all about.”

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Seafood Saturday October 2

Cheapest Fish n’ Chips in town!

Fish and chips only $8 just for Seafest Saturday, plus more delicious freshly cooked seafood from the menu. Stop in at Terry & Mamiko’s opposite the Cardwell Jetty, Open 9 am to 2:30pm Saturday.

Phone orders welcome 0487 033 932

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Seafest Feature!

Terry and Mamiko’s TERRY and Mamiko’s is a brand-new gem on the Cardwell foreshore featuring two excellent cooks: Terry and Mamiko! With over two decades of cooking experience between them they bring delicious hearty meals and a flare of flavor with exciting food like their crispy Karaage chicken. On the Seafest Saturday they are cooking up amazing seafood to give you the mouth watering taste of Cardwell everyone stops by on their way

through town for. Enjoy your food in house or get takeaway and stroll directly across the road to the Cardwell jetty where the Seafest festival will be in full swing all weekend long! When you pay Terry and Mamiko’s a visit don’t forget to take an Instagram worthy photo with their giant catch-a-barra mural - but watch out for the hungry croc!

Festival Program FRIDAY 1st Oct 7pm.. Marine Hotel.. Paul Brennan live 7pm.. Country Club.. New Milne live SATURDAY 2nd Oct 7am Cardwell Park Run 9am – 2pm Cardwell Garage Sale Trail 10am – 1pm Cardwell Car and Bike Show with Mr Wilson live 10am – 12noon Captain Jack Sparrow and Ariel the Mermaid with face painting 10am – Brearley’s cup cake decorating & colouring competition 10:30am Drum n Dance display at BP Seaview All Day – Photo exhibition at Seabreeze Café From 3pm Kids’ afternoon activities on the foreshore Pirates and mermaids treasure hunt Kite flying and more Youth Challenge (with thanks to Mark & Marsha Nolan) 3:30 pm Drum n Dance display From 4pm Kids’ Lolly Drop Food bar and live music by Muu Shu Wah Prizes for best dressed child Prizes for best dressed adult 8 pm FIREWORKS SUNDAY 3rd Oct 9 am Seafest Foreshore Market Day Market stalls.. food and entertainment 10 am Captain Jack Sparrow and Ariel the Mermaid 10:30am Jessie’s Pie Eating Challenge 11 am Seafarms’ prawn peeling challenge 11:30am Best dressed pirate and mermaid 12noon Official Formalities and Announcements CARDWELL SEAFEST THE FESTIVAL BY THE SEA cardwellseafest@gmail.com Enquiries – 0411 618 533 / 0429 427 590

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Seafest Feature!

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Don’t miss Brearley’s cup cake decorating & colouring competitions at this year’s Seafest

PRIZES TO BE WON! Comp catagories are 8 & under 9 & over All kids are welcome!

10 am Saturday Oct 2

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Pure Shores is now under the new ownership of Monique Ward Drop in today and say hello!

Book with Monique for a shampoo & blowdry and get a 20% off treatment! 101 Victoria Street Cardwell, Ph (07) 4066 8666

Pure Shores hair studio GO no further than Cardwell to keep your hair looking on point! Pure Shores hair studio came under the new ownership of Monique Ward on September 2. Local Cardwell residents know Monique very well from Seabreeze, the Café restaurant next door, and she is excited to be jumping ship to hairdressing which

she has experience in from 22 years ago. The skilled hairdressers Jasmine and Donnallee are both still working at Pure Shores and not going anywhere fast! Drop in to say hello to Monique and the team – or to get a very fashionable new cut, wash, style, or colour!

SEABREEZE is a well-established must visit café restaurant in Cardwell owned by Stu and Monique Ward serving up delicious food for a sitdown meal or takeaway. Bestsellers are the Prawn and Avo rolls, and the famous Steak Sandwich loaded up with caramelized onion, bacon, and Salad on crunchy Turkish bread. Expect super fresh food at this local highlight as all their meat and veg is sourced locally from the Cardwell Butchery and Salad Bowl veggie shop! As if the food wasn’t already enough, enjoy your meal with fantastic views of the beach and

Hinchinbrook Island. It’s the perfect place to sit down with the family, take in the view and relax in the cool ocean breeze. Seabreeze is open seven days a week at the following times: Monday 7 am to 2 pm Tuesday 7 am to 2 pm Wednesday 7 am to 2 pm Thursday 7 am to 2 pm Friday 7 am to 7:30 pm Saturday 7 am to 2 pm Sunday 8 am to 2 pm Located on 107 Victoria Street, Cardwell

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FUNERAL NOTICE

BIRTH NOTICE

MAIFREDI, Judith Ann (Judy)

SIENNA ROSE BUGEJA

Late of Rockingham Road, Euramo, aged 87 years. Most dearly loved wife of Bruno (dec’d), loved mother of Rhonda, Wendy (dec’d), Graham and Peter, loved grandmother of Mitchell, Bailey and Holly, loved sister of Joe (dec’d), Patricia, June, Ruth and Margaret, loved sister in law, aunt and great aunt of their families. All family and friends of JUDY MAIFREDI are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Mass which will be Celebrated THIS THURSDAY AFTERNOON 7th October 2021, commencing at 1.00pm at St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, Mars Street, Tully, followed by interment at the New Tully Lawn Cemetery. The Service will be live streamed. Please visit: https://livestream.com/rapidspin/judymaifredi

Date of Birth:

Saturday, 4th September, 2021 at Cairns Private Hospital

Time of Birth:

1706 hours

Birth Weight:

2750g (6lb 1oz)

Birth Length:

48cm

TEACHING POSITION

Tristan & Jacinta Bugeja would like to welcome Sienna Rose Bugeja. A baby sister to Jayden & Lincoln Bugeja. Also congratulations to the grandparents: Joseph Bugeja & Sandra Juhas, John & Teresa Di Palma, Maria Bugeja & Robyn Di Palma.

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Aged 66 years. Late of Tully.

Aged 96 years. Late of El Arish.

Loved Father of Wade, Daniel and Sean. Loved Grandad of Elijah, Nate and Jayce. Loved Brother, Brother-In-Law and Uncle. All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Service for Tony commencing at 1.30 p.m., Tuesday, 5th October, 2021 at the Tully Lawn Cemetery.

Beloved husband of Bozica. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Ivana and Zeljko, George and Patsy, Mary and Ante (dec), Joe and Margaret, Maurice and Aileen,Helena and Robbie. Cherished Dedo of 12 grandchildren and Pranded of 13 great grandchildren.

STEVENSON, Ronald (Ron) James

A truly devoted and Ioving family man. A hard working farmer generous with his time and energy to help those in need. A true gentleman.

Beloved Husband of Ann. Loved Father and Father-In-Law of Jennie and Joe (dec), Peter, and Mary. Loved Pop of Kaylee and Mauri, Bradley and Hayley, Jayden, and Valerie. Loved Poppy of Malaya, Josje-Marie and Amaia (Moo-Moo)

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass for Spasoje commencing at 10.00 a.m., WEDNESDAY, 6th October, 2021 at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, El Arish. Followed by interment in the Tully Lawn Cemetery. The Mass will be Live Streamed via www.blacksfunerals.com.au/Tribute-Centre

Aged 85 years. Late of Tully Heads.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Ron commencing at 10.30 a.m., Friday, 8th October, 2021 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals Crematorium, 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail.

Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc.

Classroom Teacher Holy Cross School, Trinity Park Full Time Fixed Term Position Commencing: 15 January 2022 Applications Close: 4 October 2021 For further information, please visit:

www.cns.catholic.edu.au or Cairns Catholic Education Employment Opportunities Facebook page Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

FOR SALE

Phone: 4055 7158

FUNERAL DIRECTORS KANE, Tony

SITUATIONS VACANT

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

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FOR SALE Kubota BX 2660 4WD  900 Hours  Serviced every 50 hours  New Oils & Filters  New 54” Deck  Ideal for acreage

$13000 ONO

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C R O S S W O R D

18 21

25 26

32 34

33 Achievement

14 Downright

34 Angler’s pole

16 Fruit

36 Damaging accusation 37 Austria’s capital

18 Obligation

39 Pleasant

19 Wholly without hearing

40 Instead

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

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

Non-denominational 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

Uniting Churches

DOWN:

12 Once again

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

Empower Church Innisfail,

32 Lazy

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

Street, Tully

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

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham

Baptist Churches

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

29 Crash a car (coll)

HARD

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

7 Passionate displeasure

25 Mate (coll)

AOG / ACC / Churhes Of Christ

26 Swerves about wildly

23 Large sailing ship

3 Groundless rumour

21 Distributes the cards

Church times across the region

9 13

ACROSS:

17 Payment for services

8 12

No. 12956 AND CLUES

9 A long time (coll)

1 Stopped

24 Possess

2 Country

25 Portend

3 Welcomes

26 Continuously bending line

4 Malicious gossip

28 Impetuous ardour

6 Unit of heredity 8 Flowed over and swamped

29 Be destroyed 30 Goodbyes

10 Social blunder

41 Compass point

13 Ironically amusing

42 Violent twist

15 Stagger

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

Innisfail,

Ingham District Uniting Churches:

Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach, Kurrimine Beach, 3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine Beach,

Seventh Day Adventist

31 Indian political leader

11 Earthenware beer mug

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs:

10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail

27 Travels by horse

5 Average level

33 Wild animal’s lair 35 Lubricates

Tully Tongan Uniting,

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

Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues) Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

Lutheran

38 Of recent origin

St Marks Lutheran Church,

20 In the open air

9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

22 Historical period

Anglican Churches

St John Anglican Church,

23 Neither solid nor liquid

St Albans Anglican Church,

3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail

Holy Trinity Anglican

St John Anglican Church,

Holy Trinity (Ingham),

5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully

9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith

John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial

Street,Ingham All Souls,

9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell

7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile

SUDOKU No. 217

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12955 D A P D A C S E O F E A R A S P E R A S

R T I C E H R A T R T E E N D O U R N C K E

E D A I I S I I E S A R E N D O D L Y D

B H U T M S D A C D O U E R I D E R

S O N A T A

P R E S E R V Z E

R A M E A N

A R U A S T E L M E A R N A P T E E A C T E

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No. 216

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D Y N E N D

Catholic Diocese St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda

Church

Road, Victoria Estate St Clare’s, 6.00pm Sat Vigil; 9am Sun 13 Mars St, Tully

Mother of Good Counsel, Our Lady Star of the Sea,

6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit, Mission Beach 7am Sun, 12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach

8:30am, 1st Sun/month, 5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday), 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Catholic Parishes: St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

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Contact Trevor and Brenton Edwards 0427 665 571 or 0428 842 151

DENTISTS

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0428 312 340 QBCC: 1140513

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Phone: (07) 4061 2225 Fax: (07) 4061 1177

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MODIFICATIONS • FLYWHEEL MACHINING • GENERAL MACHINING

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REAL ESTATE

Friday, October 1, 2021

What’s in a name FOR the past thirteen years Ross and Margaret Sorbello have been working closely with home owners across the Tully and extended Cassowary Coast region, creating new beginnings for many people purchasing new properties, as well as assisting sellers keen to move on and start afresh. The Sorbello’s bought Tyson Real Estate from Rudi Skopal in 2008 and have made many changes to the business over the years, with the newest major one being a change of name. Ross and Margaret were both born and raised in the Tully region and have solid ties to the community, so when the opportunity recently arose for them to purchase Tully Realty from another local, it felt like a very natural decision. Since the take over twelve months ago, Tyson Real Estate has morphed from a business dealing exclusively in property sales, to also offering property management with a fast growing rent roll. With the growing business, comes new

opportunities for more team members as well. Nitta Morris is the full-time Property Manager at Tully Realty, taking care of the rental side of the business with Amanda assisting in the front office. They have had a full rebrand of their original Tyson Real Estate logo and the new signage has gone up on the shop front. The new Tully Realty identity has kept the same colour palette as the original Tyson branding and incorporates a silhouette of Mount Tyson; a nod to the old business name while respectfully intertwining past and present to take Tully Realty into the future. Ross and Margaret and the team at Tully Realty look forward to continuing to work with the community to bring you the same great service with over thirteen years of real estate experience. Same people - same purpose, just a different name! For all your Real Estate needs, don’t hesitate to give the team a call.

BOOK YOUR REAL ESTATE

8 JACKEY JACKEY STREET, SOUTH MISSION BEACH

FOR SALE BY AUCTION THREE BEDROOM HOME CLOSE TO BEACH

ADS IN

Times WET TROPIC

 Approx. 1,000m2 Allotment  Open Plan Kitchen, Living and Dining WEB: ljhooker.com.au/BQGGYA

AUCTION: This Saturday October 2

10.30 am – On Site

Contact Hercules Argyros – 0458 681 007 LJ Hooker TULLY – 4068 1100

Contact: (07) 4068 0088 | info@wettropictimes.com.au GREAT FAMILY HOME

Land Area 1103 sqm

• Double storey 3 b/r home • Airconditioned bedrooms & living area • Large 1,103sqm block • 2 street access • Close to school and bike/walking track

$290,000 - List #1194 http://aarealty.net/property/1194/

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Land Area 1012 sqm

• 3 bedroom home • Corner block with 2 street access • 1,012sqm block • Currently tenanted at $250p/wk • 9km to Etty Bay

$199,000 - List #1332 http://aarealty.net/property/1332/

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

SPARKLES WITH CHARM

Land Area 799 sqm

If you don’t want to settle for anything less, this one is for you! All the hard work has been done. Three bedrooms, office nook, rumpus room and open plan living. There is also an entertainment area .Situated in a modern subdivision surrounded by similar properties. Approximately ½ km to popular primary school and other facilities. Inspection a must !

$379,000 https://aarealty.net/property/1399/

Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

WORK FROM HOME POTENTIAL

Land Area 2167 sqm

• Industrial zoning • 2,167 Sqm block • Partially Air conditioned • Deck • Polished timber floors

$300,000 List #1416 https://aarealty.net/property/1416/

Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

* * EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST * * 94 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach

Vacant land: 1,083 sqm. Town water and sewerage, rainforest at the rear of the property. 200 metres* to the beach, 900 metres* to Clump Point boat ramp, 1.4 km* to Perry Harvey Jetty. Public toilets in 3 locations - Jetty, boat ramp and at the beach. *Approximately List #1413

Expressions of Interest close Thursday 14th of October 2021 and must be delivered to A&A Realty at 70 Edith St, Innisfail QLD 4860 by 4pm. Inspections available by appointment.

For Further Contact on774 0418 For FurtherInformation Information, Contact Alf onAlf 0418 849 774 849

RURAL 22 | Hinchinbrook Budding Leaders Go Head-ToHead in Rural Management Challenge 2021 Wet Tropic Times

Friday, October 1, 2021

HINCHINBROOK Shire Council is proud to announce its participation in the Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA), Rural Management Challenge for 2021. The event will bring teams head-to-head from across the region to exercise and develop a range of managerial skills that endures tangible benefits for individuals, teams and organisations. Five promising leaders from Council have been selected to participate in the annual LGMA Rural Management Challenge hosted by Cassowary Coast Regional Council in Innisfail on Wednesday 20 October 2021. The Challenge is based on the successful concept of the Australasian Management Challenge, a simulationbased, innovative development opportunity that is a convergence of ideas, energy, academic rigour and practical application – the elements which develop great leadership. Throughout Challenge day, teams will experience a range of tasks that simulate different business-related tasks and activities that utilises themes that a senior management team in real local governments encounter on a day-to-day basis. As these tasks or issues may differ from team member’s usual roles, it provides an exemplary opportunity to broaden the understanding of a council's responsibilities and to develop individual and team skills including communication and presentation skills, influencing and negotiation skills, and managing resources and time.

Teams are observed throughout the day and tasks are scored by experienced markers and observers based on their ability to synergise, communicate, prioritise and produce required products for the Challenge. Hinchinbrook Shire Council takes pride in participating in this annual Challenge, with 2021 being the first year an all-female team has been selected. Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo said, “On behalf of Council we wish the Council Team all the best for the 2021 Challenge. I trust that you will

have a positive learning experience that you can share with your peers and return with renewed insight and a fresh outlook.” Council’s CEO Kelvin Tytherleigh added, “The Management Challenge is a great opportunity to develop future Council leaders and I look forward to hearing from the team when they return to Hinchinbrook.” Further information on the LGMA Rural Management Challenge can be found at lgmaqld.org.au/RMC.

‘The Hinchinbrook Way Forward’ Council Team. Left to Right: Chantelle Pinnington, Arriell Scuderi, Hannah Gilbert-Ball, Breanna Camp and Elizabeth Rankin.

Funding injection to help tackle reef water pollution THE Palaszczuk Government has announced another $3 million to help tackle water pollution and help farmers make their operations more profitable and sustainable. As part of the government’s COVID-19 Economic Recovery Plan, additional funding will be given to help monitor water quality across 25 locations in the Tully and Johnstone catchments. That information will then be provided to local cane and banana farmers so they can reduce the loss of farm products like valuable fertilisers to local waters, which often end up in the reef. Joining one of Australia’s largest natural resource management bodies Terrain NRM to make the announcement, Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said it was just one way government and industry were working together

to address water pollution while also improving farming practices. “We know the two biggest threats to the reef are water pollution and climate change,” Minister Scanlon said. “That’s why we’ve locked in another $270 million in our budget to help protect the reef, alongside major investments like our $2 billion renewable energy fund. “It’s also why for the past four years we’ve partnered with Terrain NRM to rollout the Wet Tropics Major Integrated Project, and work with farmers on the ground to improve their practices.

already invested $15 million in this MIP and due to its success and job creation for the local community we are pledging this additional funding. “This is the type of data that will help landholders better understand the potential impact of different land uses on local waterways and encourages growers to further explore opportunities to reduce losses of nutrients, sediment and pesticides to waterways. “It’s an investment will improve water quality in this world-heritage-listed area, and the $6 billion economy and 60,000 jobs that rely on it.”

“It’s been a huge success already with 80 per cent of local farmers already having taken part in the project - and this injection of funding adds to that program.

Terrain NRM and departmental staff will continue working together to ensure the learnings from the past 4 years are are built upon.

“The Palaszczuk Government has

Terrain NRM is coordinating the Wet

Tropics MIP Chief Executive Officer Stewart Christie said: “This continued investment for fine scale water quality monitoring in the Tully and Johnstone catchments is fantastic news for accelerating progress towards our Reef targets. We know from our work on the Wet Tropics Major Integrated Project (MIP) over the past four years that providing locally relevant and relatable science data that helps farmers make paddock management decisions is essential for creating change. “The MIP has been a gamechanger in terms of engaging farmers in shaping the design and implementation of the project. They asked for robust fine scale data they could trust, we delivered it and now it is showing results in terms of farm practice change.”

Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 15 ending September 25, 2021 This week

Tully Sugar Limited

South Johnstone Mill

Week 15 ending September 24, 2021

Week 14 ending September 26, 2021

Season to date

This week

Season to date

Cane crushed

200,144

2,275,695

Tonnes Cane crushed

113,713

1,400,924

Tonnes Cane crushed

68,399

677,157

District CCS

12.85

12.64

District CCS

12.80

12.71

District CCS

11.61

11.50

3.89M

Crop forecast

Still to crush:

2.55M

Crop forecast

1,149,076

Percentage crushed

53.1%

1.275M

Friday, October 1, 2021

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THE winners of the Thursday Social bowls were Darryl Jensen, Joe Vella, and Ron Omodei. The runners-up were John Sheehan, Bill Price, and Jim Azzopardi. Please have your names in by 12.30pm for a 1pm start this Thursday. Please also check the board for the selected team to contest the Elio Crema Shield on Saturday at Tully.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, September 22 FOURTEEN Bowlers played one set of triples and two sets of pairs (18 Ends). Team 1: John Brown / Robyn Brunello /Keith (17) -v- Team 2: John Taylor / Toni Buick / Wendy Nevin (10). Team 3: Judy Hood / Rita Hudson (16) -v- Team 4: Ray Downing / Joan Mercer (21). Team 5: Peter Smith / Gavin Buick (29) -v- Team 6: Dennis Shirlaw /Ron Senini (9). The winning team, receiving $10 each, was that of Peter Smith and Gavin Buick. The runner up team, each receiving a free drink, was comprised of John Brown, Robyn Brunello, and Keith. Sunday, September 26 Tully Bowls Club hosted the annual Tully / Macknade Trophy Day. It was great to play against another Club and catch up with old friends. A wonderful full green of forty-eight players enjoyed 2 games of 10 ends, followed by a delicious afternoon tea. Final Scores were Macknade (125) and Tully (131). It was nice to see Tully have a win at last! Thanks to all Tully members who contributed to the successful running of this happy event. We look forward to visiting Macknade next year. In Club Championship Consistency, Ray Downing (151) defeated Bev Achilles (89). This weekend, Tully is hosting the Elio Crema Cup on Saturday and

Macknade President Michael Blake handing the Trophy to Tully President John Brown

Sunday. Members are needed to help with catering over the two days, please. There will be no Social Bowls this weekend. On Friday, October 8, we will be playing bowls against thirty-six Bowlers travelling by bus from various clubs around the north. The Book is open in the Bar, so please put down your name if you can play. The more the merrier! We will be starting at 10am and having sandwiches for lunch after the game. Looking forward to meeting and greeting! Cheers!

South Johnstone bowls EIGHT people enjoyed a game of 3 bowl pairs at South Johnstone, with the winning combination of Louise Hoskins and Sonya Wilko being the overall victors on the day. Social bowls are played each Sunday afternoon at South Johnstone, with names in by 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start – all visitors and members are welcome. The South Johnstone Bowls Club will be playing a game of 2 Bowl Triples next Monday afternoon, October 04, with vouchers available for the winners and runners up from our sponsors, the Curragh Hotel and SportzLook, up for grabs. The games start at 1.00pm, if anyone is interested in playing, please contact Tim Kerrigan on 0457 981 111.

Ingham Men’s Bowls THE winning team of the Barefoot Bowls played on September 23 was comprised of M. Tomba, Anita Norton, and John Lone, who defeated the team of David Tomba, Danny Chappell, and Kevin Lawlor, 10 – 9. Chris Johnson, Liam Fascetti, and Stan Cotton defeated Donna Gosney, Roger Celotto, and Andrew Cole, 13 – 4. Diane Tomba, Robyn Fascetti, and Malynda Cole defeated A. Tomba, L. Tomba, and Maria Moore, 12 – 3. The winners of the Men’s Pairs competition played on September 24, were John Holmes and Tony Koop, who defeated John Eddleston and Peter Herman, 29 – 14. Gary Brierley and Ian Muldowney defeated Bob Bell and Terry George, 23 – 13. Len Mahon and Kevin Walker defeated Joey Di Bella and Pat Ryan, 14 – 13. The winning team of the mixed social bowls played on September 26, was comprised of Roger Celotto, Janese Craven, Luisa Di Bella, and Rico Basaglia, who defeated the team of Bev Eddleston, John Holmes, Allen Torielli, and Tony Koop, 30 - 12 (20 points to 7). Maria Moore, Dave Horsley, Alf Di Bella, and Cliff Johnson defeated Judy Fenoglio, John Eddleston, Len Mahon, and Ren Cantatore, 18 - 9 (18 points to 9).

The Club and Bar are open on Tuesdays from 4pm - 6pm. There will be NO Barefoot Bowls this Thursday, September 30. Men’s Pairs will be played on Friday, October 1, at 2.15pm. Please call 47762117 before 1.45pm to have your name put on the board. Mixed Social Bowls will be held on October 3, at 1.30pm. Please have your names into the Club by 12.30pm, all bowlers are welcome. Sunday Bar Roster: R. Basaglia Social Selectors: P. Ryan and P. Herman

Ingham Ladies’ Bowls THE result of the Semi Finals Club 4’s was: M. Moore, A. Rutherford, J. Casanovas, and E. Piotto (35) defeated M. Spano, K. Rotondo, G. Cockrell, and P. Miguel (14). The result of the Social Bowls was: D. Gosney, J. Fenoglio, S. Ryan, and N. Evans (17) defeated R. Doherty, B. Eddleston, J. Craven, and L. Melvin (16). Next week, our club will be hosting our Ingham Carnival Day, with a 1pm start. Should any of our northern sister club members wish to join us for a fun afternoon, please ring our Selector, Kay, on 0419731401. The finals of the Club 4s have been arranged, good bowling to all.

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They were the only team to win all five games over the two days and finished with a score of 10 + 81 to claim the top prize money. In second place was Team Cribbin (8 + 94), and in third place was Team Pettigrew (8 + 81). Last Thursday afternoon, thirty-two bowlers were on the green for social bowls, and the winning team was that of Kel Albert, Sam Pagano, John Morrison, and Bill Hoskins. Please remember to have names in by 12.30pm for a 1.30pm start. Visitors are most welcome. Pam Anderson and Snow Clark defeated Sam Micale and Jan Dunn in a very even game of Mixed Pairs. Please check the white board for games to be played in the Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles. This weekend, Tully Bowls Club is hosting the Elio Crema Shield, which was won by Innisfail last year.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls INNISFAIL Bowls Club hosted its annual two-day Invitational Men’s Fours event last weekend, which saw sixteen teams participate, featuring players from across the district. The overall winning team was comprised of Tony Burns (South Johnstone), John Phillips (Innisfail), Wayne Petrohilos (Edge Hill), and Michael Greenwood (Gordonvale).

Last weekend saw a full green of bowlers at the Innisfail Invitational Men’s Fours event.

Innisfail Invitational Fours winner was the team of John Phillips, Wayne Petrohilos,Tony Burns, and Michael Greenwood.

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Lawn bowlers contest the Josie Sue San Memorial Shield money and the Shield.

MARIA GIRGENTI A FULL green of sixty-four lady bowlers from the Tropical Far North District recently participated in the Josie Sue San Memorial Shield, hosted by South Johnstone Bowls Club. There were sixteen teams from Innisfail, South Johnstone, Silkwood, Tully, Gordonvale, Edmonton, West Cairns, Mareeba, Marlin Coast, Cairns, Edge Hill, Mossman, Atherton, and Yungaburra clubs. Teams of four played three games of 16 ends and at the end of the day, Edmonton 1 team claimed the prize

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The winning Edmonton 1 team was made up of Christine Populin, Lois Ceely, Denise Quinn, and Daphne Begg. Dareyle Hester, Judy Rick, Glennis Buttigieg, and Terry McAlary from Edmonton 2 team finished second, whilst Atherton was in third place. All ladies enjoyed the hospitality of the South Johnstone Bowls Club who supplied morning and afternoon teas. This annual TFNQDLBA event is held in honour and

memory of well-respected bowler, Josie Sue San, from the Cairns and District Ladies Bowls Club. It was first held in 2019 at Brothers Edmonton Club and is organised by Josie’s daughters Terese (Terry) McAlary and Sheryn Logan each year, with the venue rotated between the CLBA, FNQLBA, and ATHLBA areas. Sue San was a member of the Cairns Club and held many official positions at club and district levels. Her final official position, which she held with great pride, was as Patron of the Cairns and District Ladies Bowls Club.

Sixty-four lady bowlers took to the green and competed in the Josie Sue San Memorial Shield at South Johnstone Bowls Club.

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SUNDAY, September 26 It was a quiet and warm Sunday at the bowling green for Social Bowls. The Team of Barry Green, with Cyril Large and Noel Fish, defeated the Team of Delmo Tarditi, with Rob Nowell and Chris Simpson, by one shot, (21/20). The Team of Dan Dunne and Denise Charman, later joined by Jan Harvey, were far too strong for the Team of Daniel Gauci and Alan Hudson, later joined by Glen Harvey. Wednesday, September 29 In the Mixed Social Bowls, the Team of Glen Harvey and Tim Wallis defeated Delmo Tarditi and Cyril Large (25/25). The Team of “Dutchy” with Alan Hudson and Rob Nowell defeated the Team of Barry Green, with Anna Della Bella and Steve Hunter, (24/16). For those who would like to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls, we offer free coaching lessons. Age has no limit. Every Friday night, we hold our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls. Our contact number is 0459 211 552. Please give us a call if you are in doubt of play. All are welcome. Anyone who would like to join us, please come along, and try us out! You can also follow us on Facebook.

EIGHTEEN ladies participated in the Hearing Australia Sponsors Day held at Innisfail Bowls Club on Wednesday afternoon. Ladies from Innisfail, Silkwood, and South Johnstone played a closely contested three bowl triples competition, with two games of 10 ends, and enjoyed a lavish afternoon tea at half time. Prizes were awarded to first, second,

and third place for the teams with the most points plus margins.

sound for over 70 years.

Third place winners were Helen Paterson, Joan Atkinson, and Dian Catelan, whilst in second place was the team of Jean Messina, Bev Anderson, and Ann Rule.

Many bowlers, as well as members of the public, took advantage of the free hearing tests conducted by Jayne Martin, North Queensland Community Hearing Advisor, in the bus located in the Innisfail Bowls Club carpark.

The winners were Eileen Hamann, Vera Rowe, and Diana O’Brien, who were the only team to win both games.

This bus, which comes from Brisbane twice a year, stops in at locations from Cooktown to Cardwell.

Hearing Australia is a government funded organization that has been helping Australians rediscover the joy of

The Innisfail ladies are extremely grateful to Hearing Australia for their generous sponsorship.

Jayne Martin (blue shirt) from Hearing Australia, the Hearing Australia bus, and the bowlers who took part in the Hearing Australia Sponsors Day.

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Golf News LAST Tuesday, September 21, saw fewer players competing, due to an 'overload of golf' over the weekend due to the Open at Gordonvale. However, those of us who did play enjoyed the day. The winner was Colleen Ingold 37, with Pin shots taken by Frank Tomasino on #5/14 All-In and Dot Corrin taking the approach shot on #6/15. Thursday’s Sporters, on September 23, attracted a great field of thirty-seven playing the 2nd 9-Stroke. The winner was Michael Acheson [27], with runnerup Kevin Tombs [28] and Kevin Kelly [29] in third place. The Least Putts was taken by Rod Rackley with 9. The Pin shot winners: #10 - Graham Roberts #11 Paul Marland - #12 Jamie Smith #13 Yvonne Zorzetto, who actually had an amazing Hole-In-One!! #16 and #17 - Gavin Camilleri. The winners thank Harry Spiegler, our Providore, for his sponsorship last Thursday. On Saturday, September 25, a Stableford was played, sponsored by Tully Office Supplies. The Men’s winner was Jamie Smith [37] and the runner-up was Paul Marland [35]. The Ladies’ winner was Dot Corrin [38] - the Handicapper's axe may have to do a little chopping Dot!! Kelly Cavallaro was the runner-up [36]. NTP's: Men’s #2/11 Paul Marland - All-In #4/13 Troy Kopp; and the Ladies’ #5/14 Kelly Cavallaro. The Club and winners thank Rick and Tracey from Tully Office Supplies for their generous sponsorship. On Saturday, October 02, we play our Monthly Medal competition, which is sponsored by Brothers League Club, Innisfail. The times are Registration at 12.00pm; Draw at 12.15pm; and Tee-Off at 12.30pm.

Ingham Golf THE Men’s Open was very successful, with thirty-four players competing. We wish to thank all who helped on the day and our sponsor, Terry White Chemmart of Ingham. Coming events in Ingham include: The next Friday Social will be held this Friday, October 01. Please come along from 4pm to enjoy the refreshments and fun. The Steve and Kim Moore Golf Day will be held on Sunday, October 03. It will be an 18-hole 2-ball Ambrose starting with a shotgun start 12.00pm for 12.30pm, to allow players to watch the football afterwards. Members are welcome to bring non-members. The Nilo Martin Golf Day, a Single Stableford, will be held on Saturday, October 23. The A-Grade Stroke Pennants will now be held on November 13 – 14. The Mick Poggioli Ingham Corona Cup will be held on November 27. Results: Last Tuesday, Tully hosted the second round of the closed Tropical Coast Vets

Championships. Steve Finn won, with an excellent score of 69 nett. Brian Scanlon was runner-up on a count-back, with 72 nett. Run-down prizes went to Mike Fluerty on 76 nett, Mike Dann on 76 nett, and Geoff Gianotti on 77 nett. Sue Cameron won the ladies’ competition on a count-back, with 73 nett. Julie Reed and Deb Giles won run-down prizes, both with 76 nett. The Tropical Coast Vets’ game is in Ingham next Tuesday and is the final round of the closed championships. It is 8.30am for a 9.00am start. Wednesday’s Ladies’ first round of the closed Club Championships was played. Lee Irvine was the clear winner, with a nett score of 70. Runner-up on a countback was Ruth Saint ,with 73 nett. Deb Giles was third, with 73 nett. Deb Giles, Bruna Quadrio, and Kim Moore won pin shots. The raffle, kindly donated by Julie Reed, was won by Deb Giles. Next week’s game is the second round of the closed Championships.

3rd: John Slater

Trent Mann -v- Ian McDonald

Custom Build Constructions’ Single Stableford - Saturday, September 18

A2 -v- A3

Results:

Afternoon Group B

1st: John Abbott 41 pts

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2nd: John Slater 40pts 3rd: John Lombardi 40pts Wednesday All Sporters’ competition - September 22 Results: 1st: John Slater 2nd: Rauno Lehtsalu 3rd: Colin Bidgood NTP: Craig Alman

Rod Ingham -v- Addi Butorac B1 -v- B4 Caine Cockle -v- Lance Doyle B2 v B3 Ian Street -v- Allan Gould Please check out Innisfail Golf Club’s Facebook page to keep up with golf in the region. Upcoming events Wednesday All Sporters’ competition from 12.00pm, groups of four permitted.

Innisfail Golf Club’s sponsor and the match committee agreed to postpone the Quarter Finals for the Vandeleur &Todd Solicitors Matchplay until this Saturday, October 2, in line with the Monthly Medal.

Friday Sporters’ competition - from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of four permitted - online bookings.

This is due to COVID-19 changes to FNQ Open Events, injuries and absences, and so that the result would reflect the spirit of the event.

FNQ Pennants Round - November 11.

Mark Walker Memorial October 8 – 10. FNQ Ladies Ambrose - October 31.

Survivor Golf Series - Dec 4 – 5.

The draw for the quarter finals is as follows: Morning Group A A1 -v- A4

On Saturday, the Men’s Ingham Terry White Chemmart Open was held. Results are as follows: Overall Gross: S. Sibson Overall Nett: B. Scanlon A Gross: B. Fleet A Nett: S. Scuderi A1 Gross: D. Dibella A1 Nett: E. Dibella B Gross: S. Marbelli B Nett: C. Menegon Pin Shot Hole 4: I. Swarbrick Pin Shot Hole 12: G. Cantoni Sunday’s Stableford event was contested by twenty-two players. The winner was Aurelio Mason, with 40 points. Eros Bertocchi took the runner-up prize with 38 points. The run-down prize went to Aldo Cantoni, with 36 points. Ian Swarbrick and Bobbie Marriott won pin shots. The nearest the pin was won by Aurelio Mason. This weekend, the Club will host the Players Championship Round 7, sponsored by Bricks and Penny’s Café, on Saturday, and, on Sunday, it will hold the Kim and Steve Moore Golf Day Ambrose.

John Abbott won the Custom Build Constructions Single Stableford on September 18. John Lombardi was the winner of the Innisfail Seafood Longest Putt on September 18.

Happy golfing!

Innisfail Golf Club results INNISFAIL Seafood Longest Putt Saturday, September 11: Jake Cockle Saturday, September 18: John Lombardi Wednesday All Sporters’ competition - September 15 Results: 1st: Vaughan Smith 2nd: Ned Jacobsen 3rd: Jeff McGrath Friday Sporters’ September 17 Results: 1st: Ned Jacobsen 2nd: Allan Gould

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Ned Jacobsen won the Friday Sporters competition on September 17.

The winner of the Wednesday All Sporters competition on September 15 was Vaughan Smith.

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MARIA GIRGENTI

BOOGAN Stars Junior Football Club capped off a successful season with their presentation of trophies held recently at Castor Park, Mourilyan, which included a lolly drop, parents versus kids’ game, and a barbecue. President Renee McLeod gave a special thanks to all the coaches and said every year the club prides itself on the programs that they can deliver to their players, with all coaches qualified to ensure the best coaching staff and programs. Throughout the season, there have been challenges for the players, and if it were not for the amazing support by the committee, parents, carers, and family members they would not be able to play the game they love. Trophies were presented to players from Under 6s to 10s, with most age groups having two teams. Coaches for the season were Michael Blair, Louise Blair, Aaron McKell, Rebecca Ah Shay, Renee McLeod, Gavin Devaney, Garry Hawkswell, Carl D’Urso, Erik D’Urso, Charles Manitto, Mark Austin, Damien Musumeci, Kaila Musumeci, and the junior coaches were Chloe Musumeci, Taylah McLeod and Blake Musumeci. Awards

Under 10/11 - Boogan 1 Most Improved: Ben Franks Most Consistent: Quinn Devaney Player’s Player: Giacomo De Faveri Under 10/11- Boogan 2 Most Improved: Ben Sinton Most Consistent: Cooper Healey Player’s Player: Marlion Swain The Boogan Stars Rising Star Award (Girl) went to Eva Bertram and is for a player touted to go on further in the game, as decided by the Boogan coaches and committee, whilst the Rising Star (Boy) Award for players from 10+ went to Giacomo De Faveri. The Club Person of the Year Award went to Tash Musumeci, as the person within the club who has assisted in many areas in promoting Boogan Stars Junior Football Club and displayed extreme generosity in work and spirit. Boogan Stars Junior Football Club has finalised their sponsorship and advertising packages and are now seeking sponsors for the next three years. For further information on sponsorship and advertising opportunities, please send a message via the Boogan Stars Junior Football Club’s Facebook page or email: booganstars.soccer@gmail.com.

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Boogan Stars’ major award winners,Tash Musumeci, Giacomo De Faveri, and Eva Bertram.

Coach Renee McLeod and Boogan Stars Under 8/9 players. Coach Aaron McKell with Boogan Stars Under 6/7 players.

Boogan Stars Under 6/7 players with Coach Michael Blair.

Boogan Stars Under 10/11 players with Coaches Mark Austin and Damien Musumeci.

27 Innisfail Leprechauns’ rugby league teams book themselves a Grand Final berth

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MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL Leprechauns had two teams in action during the second weekend of Finals, held at Barlow Park, Cairns, last Sunday and both secured wins and secured a Grand Final berth. The A-grade team went up against minor premiers Cairns Brothers in a major semi-final. Innisfail went into the half-time break with a 22 - 6 lead over Cairns Brothers. Cairns Brothers had many opportunities in the second half, but lack of ball control meant they were unable to turn them into points.

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Yarrabah 46 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 30 (Knockout final). Reserve Grade Innisfail 35 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 20. Ivanhoes 32 defeated Edmonton 18 (Knockout final). Under 18 Edmonton 22 defeated Atherton 18. Kangaroos 40 defeated Ivanhoes 36 (Knockout final) (Extra time).

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Innisfail have earned a weekend off and both teams will await the results of this Sunday’s preliminary finals to find out who are their Grand Final opponents. In Reserve grade, Mossman-Port Douglas clash with Ivanhoes, with the winner to face Innisfail, whilst Cairns Brothers get a second shot against Yarrabah and the winner will face Innisfail in the A-grade Grand Final. The CDRL Grand Final Day will be held at Barlow Park, Cairns on Saturday, October 9.

Innisfail continued to dominate and a late field goal by Aaron Jolley secured a 39 - 18 win and a Grand Final berth. Devante Heron scored a double, whilst Johann Turner, Andrew Garrett, Jolley, Daniel Mooka, and Tamati Huirama crossed for tries, whilst Jolley slotted five conversions. Innisfail’s A-grade Coach Leon Hallie said he was extremely happy for the boys to make their third Grand Final in four years. “We knew Cairns Brothers would come out fast and try to muscle up for a very physical game.” “It was a good, even battle for majority of the game, and I believe the score line did not reflect how difficult the game was.” “Our ability to stick to our game plan has got us the results in the last two weeks and we just need to keep believing in what we are doing for one more game.” At half-time, scores were locked at 14 – 14 in the Reserve grade preliminary final between Innisfail and Mossman-Port Douglas. A strong second half by Innisfail steered the side home to a 35 - 20 win at full-time. Innisfail’s try scorers were Josiah Purcell 3, and Ronan Doolan and Devante Heron, whilst Michael Morton kicked seven conversions and one field goal. In a shock upset, Yarrabah knocked out two-time defending premiers Mossman-Port Douglas in the A-grade semi-final. Cairns District Rugby League competition - Major semi-finals results - September 26 - Barlow Park A Grade Innisfail 39 defeated Cairns Brothers 18.

Andrew Garrett was a try scorer against Cairns Brothers in the A-grade major semifinal. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Innisfail Leprechauns’ Reserve grade team are Grand Final bound after defeating Mossman-Port Douglas at Barlow Park.

Devante Heron scored one try in the Reserve grade major semi-final and backed it up two tries in the A-grade major semi-final. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Johann Turner scored a try in the A-grade major semi-final against Cairns Brothers. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Atherton Gun Club monthly shoot results

LAST Sunday, several Silkwood Clay Target Club members competed in Atherton Gun Club’s monthly shoot. The weather was not looking great at the start of the day, but it turned out to be glorious. Results were as follows: Event 1 - 25 Target Double Barrel (Cash Divide) AA - 1st: Barry Lansdown and Bryan

IN their final game of the regular season, Innisfail United Premier Reserves Men’s team have clinched the minor Premiership, with a 4 - 1 victory over the third placed Edge Hill in Cairns. Innisfail Premier Reserves now play Stratford Dolphins in a major qualifying semi-final at Tiger Park, Manunda, tomorrow at 5.00pm, whilst the 3rd Division Men’s team will travel to Port Douglas tonight and face Douglas United in an elimination semi-final at 6.30pm.

Collins, 93/100; 3rd: Mario Raccanello, 92/100 (Shoot off).

Sanderson, 25/25.

Edgar Collins, 20/25.

A - 1st: John Stella, Alan Poggioli, and Edgar Collins, 23/25.

B - 1st: Rob Draper, 25/25; 2nd: Nick Pattinson, 24/25.

B - 1st: Nick Pattinson, 71/75; 2nd: Michael Heidenreich, 68/75; 3rd: Rob Draper, 64/75.

B - 1st: Nick Pattinson, 25/25. C - 1st: Joseph Micallef, 23/25.

C - 1st: Peter Vit, 20/25; 2nd: Joseph Micallef, 24/30 (Shoot off).

C - 1st: Adrian Morris, 66/75; 2nd: Jose Micallef, 61/75; 3rd: Peter Vit, 59/75.

Event 2 - 25 Target Single Barrel

Event 3 - 45 Target Medley

Event 4 - 30 Target Handicap

AA - 1st: Bryan Sanderson, 24/25; 2nd: Barry Lansdown, 25/28 (Shoot off).

AA - 1st: Bryan Sanderson, 75/75; 2nd: Barry Lansdown, 72/75.

1st: Aaron Lemphers, 30/30. 2nd: Peter Luppi, 33/34.

A - 1st: Mario Raccanello,23/25; 2nd:

A - 1st: Alan Poggioli, 74/75; 2nd: Edgar

3rd: Adrian Morris, 32/34.

Innisfail United Reserves Men’s team claim minor Premiership MARIA GIRGENTI

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Innisfail United U14/15 JPL team clinched a sensational 2 - 0 win against Edge Hill, which keeps them in second place on the ladder and bound for the semi-finals. They will play Stratford Dolphins at Endeavour Park, Manunda, on Saturday, October 9. Goals: Trent Finta 1 Zaviah Di Carlo 1 Innisfail United Under 13 JPL team finished third on the ladder and kept their finals’ hopes alive, after a nail-biting 6 5 victory over Edge Hill. They will now

play Edge Hill again in the semi-finals on October 9, at Endeavour Park. Goals: Reed Bonassi 4 Happy Venables 1 Jack Bertram 1 Innisfail United Premier Youth side played their last game for the season and started with 10 players on the field due to illness and absenteeism. After 10 minutes, Innisfail was down to nine, then to eight players. The side played top of the table Edge Hill, and, although Innisfail was second last, all the boys played with heart. They did not have much more to give, however at 3 - 2 down, with eight

players against 11 of the top team, they continued to play hard and put everything on the line. With 10 minutes left in the game, three players from the Innisfail’s 14/15 team stepped in to help after their game and played with great spirit. Despite a 6 - 3 loss, Innisfail did their Club extremely proud. Other results were as follows: Innisfail United Premier Women -vJCU Strikers (Calanna Park) Full time: 1 - 8 loss to Innisfail Innisfail United Women’s Reserves -v- JCU Strikers (Calanna Park) Full time: 1 - 5 loss to Innisfail Innisfail United Men’s Division 3 -v- Marlin Coast – Steve Corica Oval (elimination semi-final) Innisfail finished fourth Full time: 7 - 2 win to Innisfail

Cassowary Coast Cyclones A-grade cricket team fall short of T20 finals CASSOWARY Coast Cyclones A-grade Senior Men's team has fallen just shy of a finals berth in the Cricket Far North T20 competition.

Innisfail United Premier Reserves Men’s team has secured the minor Premiership after their win over Edge Hill in the last game of the regular season. Photo: Football Queensland North – Northern Conference

Last Saturday’s loss to Barron sealed their fate, however the boys should be extremely proud of their efforts, and, with a full team on the paddock, they will be competitive. The team now looks ahead to the regular 50-over season, which is scheduled to begin on October 9. Over the course of the T20 competition, Cyclones A-grade opening batsman Stirling McAvoy has played a few crucial innings. A stand-out was McAvoy’s 87 (49), followed up by his super over knock with Clint Ratatagia last Saturday at Loder Park, Atherton. After 20 overs, both teams were tied at 4/166 apiece, and his brother Luke bowled the super over, which went for 17 runs. This meant the Cyclones needed 18 runs to win from 6 balls to claim their first win over Atherton as a joint venture, which Stirling McAvoy did in style, scoring 13 runs not out off just three balls faced. CFN T20 competition statistics Stirling McAvoy 243 runs @ 48.6 (Strike Rate: 148.3)

Innisfail United Under 13 JPL team finished third on the ladder and will play Edge Hill in the semi-finals.

5 wickets @ 24.8 (Economy Rate: 6.2)

Opening A-grade batsman Stirling McAvoy has been a run scoring machine for the Cassowary Coast Cyclones in the T20 competition.

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Tully Junior Rugby League awards presentation MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Junior Rugby League recently celebrated a highly successful season and individual achievements at their presentation night held at Tigers Leagues Club, Tully. There were 160 in attendance, including players, coaches, and parents, who enjoyed dinner before awards were presented in the Under 13 to Under 16 age groups. The Under 6 to Under 12 age groups received medallions. Club President Steven Morice took the opportunity to thank the many people who contributed to the club’s successful 2021 season. He paid homage to sponsors, committee members, referees, coaches, managers, League Safe staff, sports trainers, first aiders, canteen workers, parents, supporters, and all volunteers. Coaches from each team delivered a speech and commended players on their dedication, efforts, and improvement throughout the year. Tully Tigers’ Under 13, Under 15, and Under 16 teams played in the FNQ Rugby League Coast competition grand finals at Jones Park, Cairns. Two of those, the Under 15 and Under 16 teams, won their respective premierships, whilst the Under 13 team

finished as runners up, which is an impressive result for the town.

Best Forward: Phillip Koppens

Most Improved: Mitchell Forrest

This year’s Tully Tigers representative players were Leo Briggs, Kade Corby, Kaedyn Ketchell, Alex Greenwood, Joey Banu, Clancy Black, Bailee Muriata, Amarri Cassady, Cohen Emmi, Marley Helion, Ezekiel Ivey, Ben Roebuck, Braithan Ketchell, Jason Hallie, Colby Thomson, Cameron Nelson, Jack Lodge, and Isaac Stagg.

Best Back: Marley Helion

Coaches’ Award: Jack Lodge

Most Improved: Ryley Congoo

Player’s Player: Jordeas Aruba

Coaches’ Award: Dylan Cunningham

Player of the Finals: Cameron Nelson

Best and Fairest: Ben Roebuck

Player of the Year/Perpetual Trophies

Under 16 Best Forward: Colby Thomson

Junior Player Greenwood

Best Back: Braithan Ketchell

Player of the Year: Jason Hallie

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Tully Junior Rugby League wished to thank Joanne and the team at Tully Leagues Club for hosting their presentation and providing a great atmosphere, decorations, good food, and friendly service. Award winners were as follows: Under 13 Best Forward: Regan Ericson Best Back: Finn Hawkins Most Improved: Jake Jackson Coaches’ Award: Jaxson Taylor Best and Fairest: Miki Toquero Under 14 Best Forward: Sipi Sipi Best Back: Marsat Ketchell Most Improved: Nicholas Muriata Coaches’ Award: Travis Gee Best and Fairest: Ezekiel Ivey Under 15

Tully Tigers Under 16 Coach Ben Thomson with Jack Lodge, who was awarded the Coaches’ trophy.

Coach Anthony Emmi with Tully Tigers Under 15 award winners.

Tully Junior Rugby League President Steven Morice presented the Player of the Year trophy to Jason Hallie.

Assistant Coach Christopher Muriata with Tully Tigers Under 14 award winners.

Alex Greenwood was presented with the Tully Junior Player of the Year trophy by Dave Scott from Northern Pride and Junior Club President Steven Morice.

Coach Jonathan Taylor with Tully Tigers Under 13 award winners.

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Shane Muriata IF someone had predicted that the South Sydney Rabbitohs would be playing the Penny Panthers in the 2021 NRL Grand Final (in Brisbane, mind you), I would have told them to lay off the spirits. But low and behold, just like the gee up joke I fell for when they announced the Origin would be playing in Townsville, for the first time in history the National Rugby League Grand Final will not be played in Sydney but at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Now for those who don’t know, it used to be called Lang Park back in the day and this is where the birthplace of State of Origin is located. So, it is rather fitting that, in our lifetime, we get a GF, so we may as well enjoy this while they are on a so-called lock down. So how will this game be played out? Let’s take a look at the key matchups. First on the list, have a go at Nathan Cleary’s forehead, it’s the bloody size of the Indian Ocean. Inside that

massive noggin will be all the tricks to get his beloved Panthers over, as his season has already suggested with Origin success. Let’s not count out WWE Wrestler wannabe and cartoon character lookalike Jerome Luui. The crafty little playmaker not only has Looney Tune features, but he has more games than Wile Coyote. The other danger man is none other than Harry Potter Troll, Villaume Kikau, who will be waiting under the grand final bridge for anything in a Rabbitoh’s jersey. His running game out wide will be one of the key components if the Men in Black have a chance at victory. Now let’s move to the team everyone wants to win, the South Sydney Rabbitohs. If Kikau is the villain in this movie, then Bugs Bunny in disguise 5/8 Cody Walker will be the lead character in Space Jam 3 if he has his way. I can’t remember a time when a player was so angry all the time whilst playing the best footy of his career. The only other player to come close was Joseph Anderson Seppy, but he only complained about how good a fisherman I was every time I brought up the subject of wetting a line. Mini size halfback and former garden gnome, Adam Reynolds, will have to be at his very cunning best because if the Rabbits win it, it will be off the back of his short arse. Lock Cameron Murray will have to play and dance as good as Cameron Muriata if his forwards get over the Panthers, so look for him when the frontline gets tired. If you’re a true Rugby League person than you know that there’s one man who will have the biggest influence on this

game, and he isn’t even wearing footy boots on the night. That man is Master Coach Wayne Bennett. When Master Yoda was once asked if he knew of the greatest influencer in the universe, he spoke of Wayne Bennett above the Force. When Thanos knew he would need something to defeat the Avengers, it was Wayne Bennett who sided with Ironman and his buddies to end the war. When the¬¬ Fast and the Furious franchise wanted perfect a character to give the movie a boost, Wayne Bennett was consulted. When Luke Skywalker found out he was Darth Vader’s son, it wasn’t all bad news because Wayne Bennett was really Darth Vader’s dad. He is, without a doubt, the greatest sporting coach in Australian Sports history. So, if I were a betting man, I would bet on Wayne Bennett. The last phone call I made was to my guru and Nostradamus himself, Trevor Edwards, and he pretty much summed up what every other footy pundit is thinking when he said “Mate, Bennett, he just knows what to do. He’ll send Beni Marshal out a winner.” I guess full time on Sunday will see if he or I was right or wrong. Go the Rabbits.

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NRL Grand Final Tips from around the Cassowary Coast “Too many bloody Queenslanders in the Rabbitohs’ side, so Panthers for me.” – Shrek Walton, El Arish Mayor. “The Wayne Bennet factor will get them over the line; Cody Walker, Clive Churchill Medal winner.” – Paul Ketchell, Tully Tigers’ Coach. “I am a little torn because I want Benji going out a winner. The only problem is I cannot see anyone beating the Panthers. Penrith by 1.” – Mitch Seri, Herbert River Crushers’ Coach. “Rabbits bra, cause Daley Rata Makene told me, and everything he says is the truth.” – Benn Campagnolo, Townsville Blackhawks. “I don’t follow either team, but I think the South Sydney Rabbitohs will Churchill and be too strong.” – Keiryn Lenoy, FNQ Tennis, and Cricket Rep. “Wayne Bennett factor and the Rabbits seem to be in better physical shape for this time of the season. Cody Walker will win the Clive Medal.” – Brenton Edwards, FNQ Cricket Rep. “My team, the Panthers, but it will be close. James Fisher Harris will win the Clive Churchill Medal.” Fred Koraba, Innisfail Leps.

The two players with most influence, Rabbitohs’ Damien Cook and rival Panthers’ hooker Apisou Korisau

Local Desi community hosts Super Sports Day

SBS Tully team were the social grade cricket runners up.

The champion soccer team was Dasmesh Club Innisfail.

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Fishing News

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RoLy Newton

Please email, post or drop your photos into our office, along with your name, phone number and details of your catch for your chance to win the monthly voucher. Your photo will appear in the following issue of the Wet Tropic Times, and the winner will be drawn on the last Thursday of each month.

EVEN though weather conditions were not ideal, we have finally had a weekend when the weather has allowed boats to travel out to the main reefs. The reports, which have been coming in, have been great, with good numbers of Coral Trout, Stripeys, and assorted reef fish being caught. The deep-water shoals, rubble patches, and wrecks also fished well for both large and small mouth Nannygai. There were also some thumper G.T’s and Cobia caught. The various shipping channel shoals have also been fishing well for Spanish Mackerel, with a few Spotties and Schoolies thrown in as well. The local islands were a little quiet, probably from a lack of run in the tide, however there were some very nice Spanish Mackerel caught, mostly on Saturday. I found Sunday fairly quiet and only managed one solid hook up, a very good Spaniard around the 20 kg. mark. Unfortunately, two huge Bull sharks took him beside the boat as I was attempting to gaff the fish. That was a bit of a scare, and they left a few scratches on the outboard leg. lucky I did not fall in! From all reports, the Fingermark have been schooling up, with some great fish being caught around the coastal islands, coastal reefs, and Hinchinbrook area. Those that prefer the spear gun have been spearing good numbers of Cray Fish, both from the coastal reefs and out on the main wider reefs. There were also a few Island Trout, Gold Spot Cod and good numbers of Grass Sweet Lip caught. Despite the neap tides, there were plenty of Barra and Mangrove Jacks caught in the creeks. As expected, the Grunter were quiet as a result of the very small run in the tides. The bream are loaded up on many of the snags in the estuaries. These fish are a great species to target with the kids as they are not too hard to catch.

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY With a light line and quality prawns or freshly pumped yabbies, you are ready to go. The fresh water reaches of the coastal rivers, especially the Tully, have really been firing, with plenty of Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch being caught. The March flies have been bad, so wear light coloured clothing and bring the repellent. Well, we finally have a three-day weekend coming up with a great weather forecast. Unfortunately, the Coral Reef Finfish Closure starts at midnight on Saturday night, however that will still allow anglers a chance to get out on Saturday. You are also still allowed to target pelagic, such as Mackerel, Queen Fish, and Trevally, and other non-reef species, such as Grunter, Fingermark, Barra, and Jacks. The various weather sites are all forecasting light winds with a north easterly in the afternoon. As mentioned, earlier Saturday looks like it would be a great day for a reef trip. Either side of the early morning or evening tide are ideal to target Grunter, both in the estuaries or along the edge of the Hinchinbrook flats. If you are keen to chase Barra or Jacks, try both sides of the midday low. This midday low would also suit pumping a few yabbies and fishing the incoming

LUCINDA OCTOBER

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1:04 am 6:24 am 12:08 pm 6:37 pm 1:15 am 6:37 am 12:34 pm 7:00 pm 1:28 am 6:57 am 1:01 pm 7:23 pm 1:45 am 7:23 am 1:30 pm 7:49 pm 2:07 am 7:54 am 2:01 pm 8:18 pm 2:32 am 8:31 am 2:35 pm 8:49 pm 3:01 am 9:11 am 3:14 pm 9:24 pm

1.21m 2.14m 1.06m 2.98m 1.12m 2.31m 0.9m 3.14m 1m 2.51m 0.74m 3.28m 0.87m 2.72m 0.62m 3.4m 0.72m 2.92m 0.56m 3.45m 0.59m 3.06m 0.59m 3.4m 0.51m 3.12m 0.74m 3.23m

tide for bread-and-butter species such as Flathead, Bream, and Whiting. Good Fishing! Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully

Sean O'Bryan with a 73cm Barra caught in the Hull River on live bait 29th Sept

JOHNSTONE RIVER OCTOBER FRI 1 SAT 2 SUN 3 MON 4 TUE 5 WED 6 THU 7

1:49 am 6:38 am 12:49 pm 6:56 pm 1:55 am 6:55 am 1:14 pm 7:19 pm 2:07 am 7:19 am 1:41 pm 7:43 pm 2:25 am 7:47 am 2:10 pm 8:10 pm 2:51 am 8:19 am 2:44 pm 8:40 pm 3:19 am 8:55 am 3:21 pm 9:11 pm 3:50 am 9:35 am 4:01 pm 9:45 pm

1.17m 1.87m 1.01m 2.62m 1.09m 2.02m 0.86m 2.74m 0.99m 2.2m 0.73m 2.86m 0.85m 2.37m 0.61m 2.95m 0.72m 2.54m 0.55m 2.99m 0.59m 2.67m 0.58m 2.95m 0.52m 2.72m 0.7m 2.8m

HULL HEADS OCTOBER FRI 1 SAT 2 SUN 3 MON 4 TUE 5 WED 6 THU 7

12:47 am 6:19 am 12:06 pm 6:34 pm 12:59 am 6:41 am 12:34 pm 7:01 pm 1:16 am 7:07 am 1:02 pm 7:29 pm 1:39 am 7:37 am 1:31 pm 7:59 pm 2:06 am 8:10 am 2:03 pm 8:30 pm 2:35 am 8:46 am 2:37 pm 9:03 pm 3:06 am 9:24 am 3:16 pm 9:38 pm

1.21m 2.2m 1.04m 3.06m 1.09m 2.4m 0.86m 3.22m 0.93m 2.61m 0.69m 3.38m 0.76m 2.81m 0.55m 3.48m 0.59m 2.99m 0.48m 3.52m 0.47m 3.13m 0.51m 3.45m 0.41m 3.18m 0.67m 3.26m

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Innisfail Leprechauns’ rugby league teams book themselves a Grand Final berth Page 27

Local Desi community hosts Super Sports Day MARIA GIRGENTI KARTAR Singh Srabah Youth Sports & Welfare Club Innisfail (KSS) recently hosted their third annual Tropicana Super Sports and Cultural Activities event at Goondi Sports Reserve, which included a full day of cricket, soccer, and Seep (a classical Indian card game). There was plenty for everyone to enjoy, with musical chairs and races for the youngsters, as well as lemon and spoon and pot games for the ladies. The teams were from Cairns, Townsville, Brisbane, Atherton Tablelands, Innisfail, and Tully, with six soccer teams, 10 in A-grade cricket, six in social grade, and 10 Seep teams. Punjabi Rebels were crowned Super Sixers A-grade cricket champions and presented with the KSS Cup, whilst KSS Club finished as runners up.

Social Grade Player of the Series: Bobby (Mulgrave Punjabi) Best Batsman: Bobby (Mulgrave Punjabi) Best Bowler: Toji (Mulgrave Punjabi) The family friendly community sports event, which attracted 700 people, was run under COVID Safe Plan regulations. In 2017, KSS Club first started out as a group of friends who were spectators at Super Sixers cricket tournaments. A year later, they held their first tournament, where all the Punjabi youth chipped in to make it possible and received a fantastic response from players. The club came to the realisation that there was a lack of connectivity between Indians living in the local region. So, Cairns Punjabi News was started to connect

their people and their sole purpose was to support the tournament. All year, they work for sponsors through their Facebook page, and in return these sponsors donate generously for the tournament, which has made it such a successful event today. KSS Club especially wanted to thank all their sponsors, Five Rivers Construction Group, Integrity New Homes, Singh Plantation, Beeba Boys Cairns, Sandhu Farm Australia, Saabi Kular Australia, Maan Plantation Innisfail, The Great Flavour of India Innisfail, Arcella Bananas Tropicana, Punjabi Boys, Dyal Bananas, Spicy Bite Bar and Restaurant, Sran Agro, Sundown, Golewala Boys, Sidhu Banana Farm Innisfail, Garradunga Bananas, Marinades Indian Cuisine, Grewal Bananas, Sandhu & Bajwa Farms, Gajni Bananas Silkwood, Dhother Bananas, Sahota Farms, Indian Brothers Restaurant, and Tax Planet.

In social grade, Mulgrave Punjabi C were the overall winners after they defeated SBS Tully in the grand final. Dashmesh Club Innisfail took out the 7-a-side soccer title, Five Rivers finished as runners up, and Don won the Golden Boot award. Romana Group won the Seep, Maan Plantation were runners up, whilst SBS Tully were crowned the Tug 'o' War champions. Mandeep Kaur from Innisfail won the Musical Chairs, with Amanjot Kaur in second. The winner of the lemon and spoon game was Jaspreet Kaur, with Aman in second place, whilst Kuljit Kaur won the pot race, followed by Manjit Kaur in second place. Cricket Awards A-Grade Man of the Match: Aman (Punjabi Rebels) Player of the Series: Sahil (Punjabi Rebels) Best Batsman: Sukh (Punjabi Rebels) Best Bowler: Sahil (Punjabi Rebels) KSS Club Player of the Team: Clint Ratatagia

Clint Ratatagia from KSS Club won the A-grade cricket Player of the Team award.

A-grade cricket winners were Punjabi Rebels team and runners up KSS Tully.

Musical chairs winner Mandeep Kaur from Innisfail, and Amanjot holding her baby Arjan in second place.

Winners of the Seep were the Romana Group team.

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