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R U OK? Day in Innisfail FALLON ROOCKE

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R U OK? Day was held yesterday, Thursday, September 9, and Workways Australia joined the movement and reached out to the local Innisfail community to offer support, guidance, and to ask locals the simple question of “R U OK?”

Above all else, community is key in Innisfail, and through this initiative, Workways Australia aims to connect the community locals, businesses, and community services.

R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations, which can help others through difficult times in their lives. Their work focuses on building the motivation, confidence, and skills of the help-giver – the person who can have a meaningful conversation with someone who is struggling with life.

“Making sure that our community know that we’re here to provide support, guidance, and to just listen, is what is most important to us. Our goal is to ensure the local community know that we’re here,” advised Coordinator, Angela Williams. The Workways Australia office is located

centrally in Edith St, Innisfail, and the table was situated at the front of the office from 9am-11am. Staff were dedicated to engaging with community members, who were job seekers, employers, or the general public. The Workways Innisfail office supports people living with a disability, illness, or injury into work. They also assist jobseekers on a Centrelink payment who are trying to find employment and work closely with many local businesses to ensure that the support is provided when a business takes on one of their clients. If you would like to speak to someone about how Workways Australia, Innisfail branch, can support you, please contact awilliams@workways.com.au.

Workways Australia’s organisers were thrilled to be getting involved in this year’s R U Ok? Day in the hope that they can show their support to the local community. A table was setup outside their office to invite locals and passers-by to simply sit, chat, and discuss whatever was on their mind. “The idea was that people can sit down, have a tea or coffee, and a chat, and talk about what’s happening in their lives or talk about the football or talk about family, we don’t mind, we just want to start the conversation, and do our best to help,” Ashlea Hepburn, one of the organisers advised. There were giveaways, Jobseeker and employer surveys and the chance to win an $80 Health and Harmony Voucher. Free tea, coffee, and snacks for people were on offer to encourage them to sit down and check in for a chat about anything to build a sense of community. “Opening up the conversation and knowing that it could change a life, is why we do this,” said Recruitment Partner, Michelle Rodda. “Many staff have had personal experiences

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Freedom of Entry 3RAR

SARI HYYTINEN COMMANDING Officer 3RAR Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Kearns met with the leadership of the Hinchinbrook area to ask for Freedom of Entry to Hinchinbrook for the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR). This request was met with tears of joy from Barry Fullard, a former 3RAR member, and excitement from the rest of the panel as they considered the support for local teenagers and the community as a whole that hosting army combat training on local farms in the Hinchinbrook area could provide to the local area. Now that the request for Freedom of Entry for the 3RAR has been formally made, the Hinchinbrook Council will consider it at the next Council meeting on September 28. Hinchinbrook Council Mayor Ramon Jayo is currently feeling excited at the potential opportunities building a further relationship with the Army will provide. “The response I have observed from Councillors has been positive. I am excited that Hinchinbrook was considered for this opportunity. We already have a strong relationship with the Army, but this is an opportunity to further build our relationship with the Army.” “Every two years the Army send their students from the School of Infantry to complete exercises in Hinchinbrook.” “I can’t predict what is going to happen at the meeting, but if the Council votes in the affirmative, I believe it will be positive for the community.” The most recent expedition completed in Ingham was the Talisman Sabre 2021; Exercise TS21. The Hinchinbrook Council thanked the community for the spirit of generosity and welcome they

showed the troops during this exercise.

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The members of the community Matheson, RJL Treasurer Bob Hodge, State Member for Hinchinbrook and their visitors who were fishing Nick Dametto, ex 3RAR member Barry Fullard, Wo1 Adam West. near Forrest Beach, Ingham, in August may have witnessed the landing craft from Her Majesty’s Australian Ships’ A Social Venture of Ingham Disability Support Services Canberra and Choules ferrying troops to shore as part of the exercise. Week Commencing THURSDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER Movies with an * beside times indicates cinema 1 with Disability access They may also have witnessed an New movie times start every Thursday. Please check the dates. assault that began at dawn Friday, July 30, with an amphibious landing at Shang Chi & the Legend of the Candyman Cassady Beach, Ingham. Armoured 10 Rings MA15+ 1hrs 31mins Horror, Thriller Vehicles such as the Armoured Teyonah Parris, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett M 2hr 12mins Action, Drama, Fantasy Personnel Carrier (APC), Australian Light Armoured Vehicle (ASLAV), and Simu Liu, Awkwafina Protected Mobility Vehicles, both light Thursday 5.45pm* 8.00pm Thursday 3.15pm* 7.45pm* and medium, as well as many trucks and Fri/Sat 10.15am* 1.00pm 3.15pm* Fri/Sat 1.15pm* 6.30pm 8.30pm* other assorted vehicles disembarked off 6.00pm* Sunday 1.45pm 6.30pm the ships. Sunday 11.00am 2.00pm* 4.30pm* Lines of soldiers and vehicles departed the beach as they moved towards the Victoria Mill at approximately 9.30am, then on to Ingham, before seizing the airfield at the Ingham Airport. The advance towards the Airfield and Ingham was supported from the sky by Bell AH-1Z Viper (US), UH-1Y Venom (US), and Attack Recon Helicopters Tigers (Australian). Saturday, July 31, saw the Australian Defence Force personnel put on a community Meet and Greet at the Ingham Showgrounds, as part of Exercise TS21. There were opportunities for locals to meet various personnel and plenty of activities for the children. The public feedback to the Hinchinbrook Council after this exercise was overwhelmingly positive and, if this feedback is any indication of community sentiment for Australia’s Armed Forces, then the Hinchinbrook community will be looking forward to an acceptance of the request for entry.

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Cassowary Coast Dear Supporter of Mission Beach Community Support Inc. TULLY Support Centre conducted a survey in 2017 to determine what support services were needed (or lacking) in Mission Beach. They contacted a wide range regional service providers and also local community members. A major finding from the survey was that many service providers were unable to find accommodation in Mission Beach in which to meet their clients that was both safe and enabled a confidential conversation. Mission Beach Community Support Inc grew from those survey findings, with a long-term aim of obtaining a community centre in Mission Beach. Four years on, the group has provided local residents with a number of useful workshops and information sessions, distributed a comprehensive information brochure to households, and provides important links to service providers and community supports via a website and Facebook page. However, the aim of a community centre is still a long way off and is not seen as a priority with Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The Annual General Meeting of Mission Beach Community Support Inc. will be held on Monday, September 6, and the committee hopes that you will come along and let us know your feelings about the future path of the organisation – is the aim of a community centre also a low priority with local residents? Is it worth continuing?

Have a blast and get into cricket A HUGE afternoon of social cricket action will feature at the Innisfail District Cricket Association’s Sign On for the 2021/2022 season and ‘Come and Try Day’ on Friday, September 17, at Goondi Bend Sports Reserve. Anyone with any questions and inquiries about cricket in the Innisfail district is encouraged to come along and meet and chat with the team of Club volunteers. For those not sure, come along as well, as we will have a big afternoon and you will have the opportunity to come and try out cricket for the first time.

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4.30pm: Boys’ 9+ years hardball cricket come and try Girls’ 9+ hardball cricket come and try 5.00pm: Women’s and Girls’ come and try A sausage sizzle will be running during the afternoon, so come on down and enjoy the activities. Innisfail District Cricket Association is on the hunt for new players and encourages anyone looking for a fun, social environment whilst keeping fit, to come along and give cricket a try.

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COMMUNITY Request for Community Feedback Trebonne Handball Court Mural COUNCIL has been approached by Historian Dr Bianka Vidonja Balanzategui in association with several of the local Basque community concerning a proposal to apply a preservation treatment to the surface of the walls and then paint a mural on the walls of the Fronton – Trebonne Handball Court. The mural is proposed to be funded under a Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grant. Council requests community assistance by providing your views and feedback on the concept of preserving the surface and painting the proposed mural on the walls of the Fronton. To submit your feedback, please email your comments to muralfeedback@hinchinbrook.qld. gov. au or alternatively drop your feedback into Council’s Main Office by midday Friday 10 September 2021.

Have Your Say - Lucinda Coastal Reserves TO ‘Have your Say’ into the future management options of Lucinda Coastal Reserves, Council invites all interested people from the Hinchinbrook community to attend the first community consultation session at 6.00 pm on Wednesday 15 September 2021 at the Lucinda Point Hotel Motel. Please register your interest and RSVP to Council’s Administrative Assistant on 4776 4740 for catering and seating requirements by 12.00 pm Tuesday 14 September 2021.

Threads Exhibition Opening Wrap up FRIDAY 3 September 2021 saw the Official Exhibition Opening of Threads. Threads is a bespoke display of fibre and textile art of the Cassowary Coast and Hinchinbrook regions. Opening night was well attended, with 39 attendees enjoying a casual chat with the artists who shared their ideas and artwork methods. The creative and varied pieces are reflective of our natural environment. Come along and enjoy this fantastic exhibition. The exhibition will be on display from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm daily until Sunday 26 September 2021.

Flying Fox Management Program DESPITE Council’s success in relocating the Black Flying Foxes to date, seasonal change is likely to cause an influx of Little Red Flying Foxes. Council wishes to remind residents that morning dispersal activities, including audible deterrents and the use of bird fright, will remain ongoing between 5.00am and 7.30am each morning to dissuade any animals from attempting to roost in undesirable locations. It is recommended that all pets are secured during operation times. Private landowners are reminded that if flying foxes land in your trees, you are permitted to dissuade them from staying by use of non destructive disturbance techniques including smoke, water sprinklers, visual deterrents such as imitation predators, bright lights and noise from various commercial or improvised products. Please do not attempt to touch a flying fox with bare hands. For further information on what you can and cannot do with flying foxes, please visit the Department of Environment and Science website at www.des.qld.gov. au.

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Glass Bead Workshop Wrap Up SUNDAY 5 September 2021 saw the Glass Bead Workshop with Linda Bates. The event had limited spots available and was patronised by seven attendees. The concentration of the ladies as they learned new skills and advanced existing skills to create multiple glass beads was inspiring. This workshop was supported through a successful Regional Arts Development Fund Grant. The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

2021 North Queensland Sportstar Awards NOMINATIONS are now being called in the following categories for the 2021 North Queensland Sportstar Awards: • Senior Sportstar of the Year (18 years and over); • Junior Sportstar of the Year; • Masters Sportstar of the Year; • Service to North Queensland Sport; • Athlete with a disability; and • Sports Team of the Year. If you or your organisation has a member/s who you believe make a significant contribution to sport in North Queensland, we request that you complete an online Nomination Form by no later than midday Friday 17 September 2021. You may nominate more than one person for each category. Nominees must be a resident of the Hinchinbrook Shire to be eligible. To nominate, please visit North Queensland Sports Foundation’s website nqsports.com.au/nq-sportstar- awards. This year’s gala function will be held in Charters Towers on Saturday 30 October 2021. For further information, don’t hesitate to contact the Office of the Mayor and CEO on 4776 4784.

Ingham Sugar City Rodeo DO not forget that the Annual Ingham Sugar City Rodeo is this Saturday, 11 September 2021. Help raise funds while four locals battle it out to support a local charity of their choice. The donations will be split equally between the four riders charity of choice. This year’s charity bull riders are as follows: • Nick Dametto MP, State Member for Hinchinbrook, donating to Audrey’s Angels of Hope and riding in honour of Judy Reardon; • James Stevens, Auxiliary Captain Halifax, donating to Hinchinbrook Branch Queensland Blue Light; • Jonty Collins-Furber, Machinery Operator Morton’s Earthmoving, donating to Ingham Palliative Care and riding in honour of close family friend Will Murdoch; and • Casey Costabeber, Therapy Assistant Optimise Health and Wellness, donating to Ingham Riding for Disabled Association Inc. To donate to this years charity bull ride please visit Ingham Sugar City Rodeo’s GoFundMe page www. gofundme.com/f/inghamsugar-city-rodeo-2021charity-bull-ride?qid=7e1a119f277a9ee57ef10e625 047fde4.

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Celebration Time, Come on THE 2021 Mission Arts Awards and 10th Anniversary Exhibition will showcase the latest work from members of Mission Arts and artists from within the region. This will open at Mission Beach Community Arts Centre on Saturday, September 11. The 10th Anniversary Awards exhibition celebrates another year of successful operation at Mission Arts and is a unique opportunity for visitors to buy original works of art at affordable prices. The exhibition has always been a great exponent of the variation of art offered by our local and regional artists. This year's awards, valued at $3,600, will be given in the 2D, 3D, and Youth

(18 and under) categories. The Mission Arts Anniversary Award (given to a local Cassowary Coast Artist), Open Award, and People's Choice Award will also be awarded by our highly regarded Judge. Mission Arts was opened in late August 2011, designed by Bark Architects, and funded by the Gillard Federal Government under their Stimulus Package. Mission Arts is proud that it is a professional, attractive, comfortable, and very functional venue. It plays an important cultural role in the Cassowary Coast community, promoting the Arts, and providing a focal point for artists to meet and where everyone can join in social activities.

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“There has always been a high standard and originality shown from all participants in past Award exhibitions. The talent that thrives within the Far North is quite exceptional,” Mission Arts Awards Coordinator, Sally Moroney, stated. “Opening night is a ticketed event, always a fun-filled evening, with entertainment and nibbles and an opportunity to meet the Artists. The wide-ranging talents of Artists ensures there will be something to delight all tastes.” The Mission Arts 10th Anniversary

Awards Exhibition is its one annual fundraising event, open to the public and shown daily from September 11, 2021, to October 12, 2021. Opening night, Saturday, September 11, is a ticketed event, starting at 6pm, but admission is free after that date. The Mission Arts Centre at MARCS Park is open from 10am till 2pm. For more information, please phone 40886116 or email info@missionarts. com.au The address is MARCS Park, Tully Mission Beach Drive.

The countdown is on for Ingham’s Charity Bull Ride MEMBER for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto is saddling up to take on the raging bull at Ingham Sugar City Rodeo, September 11. The official welcome will commence at approximately 6.00pm which will lead into a special tribute to Will Murdoch and his Mini Bull Ride, the Charity Bull Ride will then follow soon after. The Katter’s Australian Party MP has praised the community’s generosity who have helped the riders reach halfway of their target. “There’s some really deserving charities this year, we have Audrey’s Angels of Hope, Ingham Palliative Care, Ingham Riding for Disabled Association Inc. and Hinchinbrook Branch Queensland Blue Light,” he said. “I encourage the locals to get behind this initiative and come along to watch Ingham locals take on the

bulls for good cause. “This year I will be riding in memory of Judy Reardon and Jonty will be riding in honour of close family friend Will Murdoch.” Jonty Collins-Furber said that as Nick is the reigning champion in this event, his ambition is to ride one second longer than him. “The Charity Bull Ride is all about having a bit of fun and raising funds for local charity groups,” Mr CollinsFurber said. “I am riding with a heavy heart as I am riding in honour of close family friend Will Murdoch. Will had a talent for riding bulls, he was good at it. I can only hope that I do him proud.” Mr Collins-Furber thanks Morton’s Earthmoving for their support and sponsorship. This year’s charity bull riders are as follows:

• Nick Dametto MP, State Member for Hinchinbrook, riding in memory of Judy Reardon. • James Stevens, Auxiliary Captain Halifax. • Jonty Collins-Furber, Machinery Operator Morton’s Earthmoving, riding in honour of close family friend Will Murdoch. • Casey Costabeber, Therapy Assistant Optimise Health and Wellness. This year the total amount of cash donations will be split equally between the four riders. Each rider will be able to donate their share to a local charity of their choice. Ingham Sugar City Rodeo will be donating an additional $500 to the rider with the best time. To donate to the Charity Bull Ride, please visit the GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/f/ ingham-sugar-city-rodeo-2021-charity-bull-ride The Ingham Sugar City Rodeo will be held on September 11 at Ingham Showgrounds featuring Mini Bull Ride, Charity Bull Ride, market stalls, licensed bar, and free camping.

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Keeping the conversation going SARI HYYTINEN I know I am speaking a lot about welcoming people into our community who have good business skills and not just people who are related to people who already live in the area. As I mentioned previously, I have been on both sides of the examples that I discussed. I am grateful to the multiple active members of the Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast community who have thanked me over the last few weeks for speaking out this truth. I want to address a comment I also hear often. “I enjoy talking to the ‘new business owner’ and have never said anything bad about them.” It is a beautiful sentiment but isn’t relevant to making a person feel welcome in the community when they are a new business owner. If there is a new business in the community and they have a damaged property that ‘locals’ give all the excuses in the world not to fix, ‘locals’ are ensuring that the person doesn’t feel welcomed in the community. If you are one of those people, you are why new businesses do not feel welcomed into the community. It is exhausting hearing that many new businesses have come into the region and then left again within a few months and for ‘locals’ to blame the newcomer and never consider what ‘locals’ did to ensure that the person never felt welcomed. There is also the financial cost to a new business trading at a loss if they are providing a service but not getting supported to provide their service. I am sharing this because as a born and raised Tully ‘local’, if I can’t identify what I have done, that is why my town is dying, then there is no fixing the problem. I want to see Tully’s streets looking as active as they did when I grew up here in the 80s & 90s.

Letter to the Editor calling for the Preservation of Tully’s Igloo THE following Letter to the Editor was received by the Wet Tropic Times in response to the article that appeared in the Friday, September 3, 2021, edition of this newspaper calling for the Preservation of Tully’s Igloo. Dear Editor The Igloo post WWII remained at the original location opposite the Cardwell Shire offices. That site is essentially now a car park for the RSL/Tully Tigers League club. It was used at the end of almost every week for dances and cabaret. It was also used for basketball as well as Debutante Balls. At one point it was actually used as part of the Council Works Depot area. As the Cardwell and Johnstone Shire had State Forest areas placed under World Heritage Listing in the 1980s, the Federal Government had to provide what is known as a ‘Community Offset’ for the loss of areas. In the main the loss of forestry practices in our Shire that was up towards Cardstone / Kareeya Power Station. From memory, for the Johnstone Shire, communityfocussed Mayor, Ross Overton, brokered what became Warrina Lakes. This involved a set-in stone tripartite agreement between Federal Government, State, and local council. Interestingly, Warrina Lakes, on the election of the Krematsos Council, smashed up the pool there and filled it in with excavators to save the alleged $30,000/ year operating costs. This was despite it being a benefit to not only the Warrina Aged home adjacent, but certainly the growing population of disabled and other in the Shire. The plans to destroy community infrastructure continued under the Krematsos appointed CEO Gott and the future of Warrina Lakes is still smoke and

Friday, September 10, 2021 mirrors, despite the Tripartite Agreement. It was not the Unity Council's role to destroy what was the entire community offset on the introduction of World Heritage. My memory with regards to the Cardwell Shire of the deal put forward to Federal Minister Graham Richardson by then Labor Mayor Tip Byrne was to relocate the WW2 Igloo to the Tully Showgrounds and rename it as the Tip Byrne Memorial Centre. Similarly, the Igloo, in my memory, was the result of the set-in stone Tripartite Agreement between Federal, State, and the Cardwell Shire as the repatriation package was a community offset for the impact that the World Heritage Listing would have on the Cardwell Shire. I am happy to be corrected, but neither Warrina Lakes nor the Igloo were to be taken away from the community. These Federal Government offsets are not rightfully the Council's to be eliminated by ex-CEO Gott, particularly as the assets are earmarked to make up for the financial fallout of using in excess of three million dollars of ratepayers’ money to fund a private defamation case. I would suggest that at no point was Federal or State approval sought to break the Tripartite Deal at Warrina Lakes or, indeed, to demolish the Igloo. Bonny Bauer TULLY

Tully Rotary TULLY Rotary will not be holding our Take a Kid Fishing event at Hull Heads this September and wishes to apologise to our regular “Take a Kid Fishing Patrons “. Sadly, with the current Covid situation, it would be extremely hard to guarantee social distancing restrictions within the confined area of Coast Guard Park with 300 plus attendees. The most compelling reason is that there has been an angry lizard patrolling the area and has reportedly taken a couple of dogs. I have been told that QPWS do not consider him or her a threat because it has not threatened humans and only sleeps on the ramp. (But I note that a young child is about the same size as a large dog) Ron Hunt Tully Rotary

How are you today? LIZ TODD,VICE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD I am asking this question because yesterday was R U OK day, which is a reminder for us to check on the mental wellbeing of those around us. By sincerely asking the question, “Are you ok?” you could save someone’s life or encourage them to find the support that is right for them. So, what does this have to do with aged care? Many older people and their carers live with the unpredictable nature of medical issues, disabilities, and dementia. Whether the loved one is at home or in a nursing home, the impact on everyone’s mental health can be enormous. There may be grief, guilt, uncertainty, a strain on relationships, anxiety, and depression. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing this, please take the time to listen to them. They may not want to share their feelings, but just being there can make a difference! Carer Gateway is there to support carers for any age group. You can phone 1800 422737 or look up carergateway.gov.au. It is an initiative of the federal government, which can provide counselling, advice and arrange respite when needed.

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Remembering 9/11 twenty years later

Two beams of light representing the Twin Towers beam in the Manhattan night sky JILLIAN CABLE The images of the September 11 attacks in 2001, often referred to as 9/11, are seared into the memories of all who watched the events unfold, in person or on the television live streamed to our homes and offices around the world. A collective disbelief and horror at the unfolding events resulting from a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States of America by the militant Islamist terrorist group Al Qaeda on the morning of Tuesday, September 11, 2001 (USA Eastern Seaboard time), indelibly scorched our souls and was a defining moment in the history of western civilisation and culture. One which would also define the subsequent events in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria. On that bright and sunny September morning twenty years ago, four commercial aircraft travelling from the north-eastern United States to California were hijacked mid-flight by nineteen Al Qaeda terrorists, organised into three groups of five hijackers and one group of four. Each team had one terrorist who had received flight training and who took over the control of the aeroplane. Their categorical goal was to crash each airliner into a prominent American building, causing mass destruction and death. American Airlines Flight 11 was the first plane to hit its target when it was flown into the North Tower of the World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan at 8.46am. Seventeen minutes later at 9.03am, the World Trade Center’s South Tower was hit by United Airlines Flight 175. Both 11-storey towers collapsed within an hour and forty-two minutes, which led to the collapse of the other World Trade Center structures and the severe damage of surrounding buildings. American Airlines Flight 77 was flown from Dulles International Airport and hijacked over Ohio. At 9.37am, it crashed into the west side of the Pentagon (the headquarters of the American Military) in Arlington Country Virginia, causing a partial collapse of the building’s side. The fourth and final flight, United Airlines Flight 93, was flown towards Washington, D.C. This flight was the only aircraft not to hit its intended target. The plane’s passengers, who had received messages from loved ones about what was occurring in New York, had attempted to regain control of the aircraft away from the hijackers, but it ultimately crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania at 10.03am. Investigators determined that Flight 93’s target was either the White House or the US Capitol. The terrorist attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, over 25,000 injuries, and substantial long-term health consequences, in addition to circa US$10 billion in property and infrastructure damage. It remains the deadliest terrorist attack in human history and the single deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement officers in the history of the United States of America, with 340 and 72 killed, respectively.

Suspicion quickly fell onto Al Qaeda. The USA crying young ladies to a table, and they sat together formally responded by launching the ‘War on Terror’ in solidarity and prayer every lunch time for the next and invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, few weeks, eating the contents of their lunchboxes which had not complied with US demands to expel together, and providing a circle of safety and friendship Al Qaeda from Afghanistan and extradite Al Qaeda’s for the young women. leader, Osama bin Laden. Although bin Laden initially I do not have the answers for how to stop angry, denied any involvement, in 2004, he formally claimed violent, thugs from perverting their religion and responsibility for the attacks. Bin Laden evaded capture espousing hate and hateful behaviours across the for nearly a decade, but he was located in a hideout in world. But I do know that some of the West’s actions Abbottabad, Pakistan and subsequently killed during in the recent past have exacerbated the issues and Operation Neptune Spear. dramatically grown this cohort. But I also know is they The attacks on and destruction of the World Trade are only a relatively small (but powerful) percentage of Center and nearby infrastructure significantly harmed their fellow religious adherents in the world. the New York City economy and created a global I am also convinced that to break cycles of economic recession. The US and Canadian civilian intergenerational hate and the disadvantage, which airspaces were closed until September 13, whilst Wall lead otherwise decent young men into following such Street trading was closed until September 17. Many thugs, we need to be prepared to invest considerable evacuations, closings, and cancellations followed, out energy and money over extended periods. of respect or fear of further attack. More importantly, to do so one has to be very sure Many countries, including Australia, strengthened of one’s own cultural identity and values, and not their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded the compromise them. We should never tolerate thuggery, powers of law enforcement and intelligence agencies but we should, where at all possible, endeavour to to prevent terrorist attacks. build trust and social cohesion, and extend a hand of The clearing of the World Trade Center site was friendship and aid to those who in need, particularly completed in May 2002, and the Pentagon was repaired the innocent victims, if we can do so without threat to within a year. The construction of the replacement of us and our way of life. the World Trade Center complex began in November In the case of Australia, our cultural identity and 2006, and the building opened in November 2014. freedoms are based on Judeo-Christian values, Twenty years on, I still vividly remember waking at which are enshrined in our Westminster-based legal 6am on September 12, 2001 (AEST), to the news of system and ensure our democracy. If these values are the attacks and watching, stunned, as events unfolded. eroded internally; if post truth and fake news become The telephone calls to and from close friends and loved the norm; if it is unacceptable to challenge the status ones in New York, all thankfully spared, some only due quo; and we no longer know whom to trust; and social cohesion and altruistic purpose are lost; we risk to quirks of fate and timing. The rise of extreme Jihadist Islam was not new losing our democratic freedoms. History tells us that, to me. In late 1987, my then 3-year-old daughter, a when this happens, a more draconian and organised friend and I had been attacked by the forbears of Boko replacement will prevail. However, if we retain our cultural identity and Haram whilst having a picnic lunch by a river near Jos in Nigeria. Attacked due to our ethnicity and gender. We values, are represented by elected officials across were saved by my friend’s exceptionally large German all governments who aspire to serve with honour Shepherd dog, my watermelon knife, a long telescopic and have high levels of integrity, if we retain socially camera lens that looked remarkably like a gun, and cohesive communities, and in doing so easily agree sheer adrenalin. Surprisingly, my overarching memory to disagree and still remain friends, with that strength, of the attack was of a young Muslim boy, approximately we can then certainly ‘welcome the stranger’ and find 14 years old, who, such was his hunger, put his bare through kindness that in reality, he or she is, in fact, hand into our small fire to retrieve a potato wrapped just like us. in foil. He was not interested in following the yelled instructions of the thugs who commanded him. He was present because there was no viable alternative for him, such was the abject poverty of the region. A few days after the events of 9/11, whilst in the cafeteria at Westmead Hospital in Sydney, I witnessed a middle-aged observant Jewish Doctor come to the rescue of a group of five young Muslim women, identifiable by their head scarves, who were being harangued and cursed by angry and threatening men and women as a reaction to 9/11. The Jewish gentleman loudly condemned the behaviour and was quickly joined by an equally devout Christian man, A Fireman in the rubble of the Twin Towers a professor at the hospital. They gently ushered the after 9/11 (Source: David Mark)

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Crafty ladies sign petition to save the Igloo in Tully LADIES from three craft groups spent a social morning in Tully Heads. The Tully Heads Craft Group provided morning tea. The topic of the morning was the Igloo. Many of the group have fond memories of the hall when they were younger. The sprung floor in the hall is a big advantage for any sporting or other club. The fact that it is used 3 to 4 times a week is also a big plus for keeping it. It gives sporting clubs an alternative to use in wet weather. We all decided to support the preservation of the Igloo by signing the petition.

QCWA Flying Fish Point branch is looking for new members MARIA GIRGENTI QUEENSLAND Country Women’s Association (QCWA)’s Flying Fish Point branch is looking for new and enthusiastic younger members to join their sisterhood. The branch is one of fifteen branches in the Far Northern Division and includes Babinda, Cairns Aerial Outpost, Cooktown, Deeral, Earlville, East Palmerston, Freshwater, Kuranda, Mossman, Mt Molloy, Port Douglas, Silkwood, Smithfield, and Tully. QCWA is renowned for its fine cooking and amazing handicrafts, but the group offers so much more, such as friendship and connecting with other like-minded women in the community. Each year, QCWA branches engage in researching a different country to expand their knowledge, as well as participate in health studies of varied topics. Members from all walks of life and all ages are welcome, women with no children, mothers, grandmothers, single or married, employed in the workforce, or at home.

Examples of handicrafts made by QCWA Flying Fish Point branch members on display at the Innisfail & District Show.

The Flying Fish Point branch was formed on October 11, 1960, and its inaugural meeting was held at Franklin Cook's residence. In 2019, the branch celebrated 60 years of service with a cent sale and special afternoon tea. Members from QCWA branches enter handicraft/ embroidery displays in the annual local regional shows, and in 2021, Flying Fish Point/East Palmerston branch finished second overall at the Cairns Show and third at the Innisfail Show. The seaside cottage is always booked well in advance, whilst the hall is a popular venue, which can be hired for yoga, funeral wakes, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and meetings. Handicraft is held at Flying Fish Point branch hall on the first, third, and fifth Thursday of the month from 9.00am - 12.00pm and everyone is invited to come along.

Branch meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 9.00am - 12.00pm. The QCWA is the state’s largest and most widespread women’s group, with hundreds of branches and thousands of members, from the city to remote communities. In 2020, QCWA boasted 240 branches and close to 4,000 members state-wide and next year the organisation will celebrate its centenary. QCWA aims to provide advocacy and offers opportunities for women, focused on education, health, and community throughout every phase of a woman's life. It is where women of Queensland can band together and support communities, whilst celebrating shared interests and encourages forging new friendships in a respectful and caring environment. For further information on the Flying Fish Point branch and its activities, please contact Pam Garner on 4061 6897. Any enquiries regarding the rental of the cottage or hire of the hall, can be directed to the caretaker by phoning 0457 971 111.

Members of QCWA Flying Fish Point branch are looking for new and younger members to join their fun and friendly organisation.

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– A new inland highway will save Tablelands and Cairns motorists 30 minutes in travel time when compared to the existing route through Kuranda. This new, safer, and wider highway, commonly known as the Bridle Track, will also open up the Tablelands, Gulf and Cape York regions, allowing greater production in agriculture and mining. It’s the year 2021 and it’s been 30 or 40 years since we have seen real nation building projects in far north Qld. This is the time for Government to act and build this inland highway. The Qld Government has stumped up $1.6m for planning works and now I am calling on the Federal Government to get on board. Chillagoe, Irvinebank and the Palmer River were massive mining areas, but this great mineral province has been shrunk and strangled to death because we can’t get our minerals out. Similarly, the agricultural production on the Tablelands will be boosted by the construction of the North Johnstone Transfer water project. We need a suitable highway to transport these products. The new agricultural and mining opportunities that will be kickstarted by this highway will bring in more than $5b a year into the economy. The benefit of the new inland highway will also mean that the Kuranda road can become a purpose-built tourism route, which is what it should have always been. It should be a slowmoving tourism highway through the lush jungle.

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Go back in time and celebrate at Innisfail’s Tropical Art Deco Festival

Locals are gearing up for this year’s Tropical Art Deco Festival starting next week when 1920s attire and vintage cars will be all the rage. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Friday, September 10, 2021 IT’S time for locals to dig out their best 1920s attire and get set to have some fun and frivolity as the Innisfail and District Historical Society’s five-day Tropical Art Deco Festival gets underway next week. The festivities commence on Wednesday, September 15, with a variety of free and ticketed events, which run until Sunday, September 19. Events on offer include a free mystery movie with champagne on arrival at the town library, the free screening of ‘The Great Gatsby’ movie at Warrina Lakes on Saturday night, and jazz music performances in Edith Street. There is also an Art Deco Trivia Night, Moonlight Cemetery Walk, river cruises, and 1920 themed cocktail party at the Goondi Hotel, along with the Cancer Council Pink Ribbon event High Tea at the Johnstone Shire Hall on Saturday. The Vintage Market and Great Gatsby Picnic on the riverfront in Jack Fossey Park on Sunday, September 19, round out the five-day festival. Innisfail and District Historical Society’s Museum will be open during the festival for a closer look at Innisfail’s history and rich Art Deco heritage. Locals and visitors are encouraged to download the free app and do the Art Deco and Historic self-guided Town Walk around Innisfail’s CBD, as well as have a tour of the Johnstone Shire Hall to discover its history and stunning Art Deco architectural features. For the complete events program and booking details, please visit the Tropical Art Deco and Innisfail and District Historical Society Facebook pages.

Textile artists from Mission Beach to Hinchinbrook showcase their work TIFFANY PORTER LOCAL artists from Mission Beach to Hinchinbook came together for a combined exhibition called Threads, at the TYTO Art Gallery, Ingham. The exhibition was opened on Friday, September 3, by local Artist and organiser of the exhibition, Sally Moroney of Mission Arts, after being welcomed by Gallery Manager Alex Frank and Hinchinbrook Councillor Donna Marvelli. Other councillors were also in attendance.

works displayed are for sale. The Threads exhibition is going to be on display for the next three weeks at TYTO Art Gallery in Ingham, open from 10am - 4pm every day (except Public Holidays). You can find more information by calling 07 4776 4725 or by sending an email to gallery@ hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

In the opening speeches, Moroney made the excellent point that fibre and textile artists often get overlooked as not being art, which is “silly when you look around.” The artworks displayed had a fine degree of craftsmanship and artistry, which really drove the point home. As she emphasised, this kind of art is “just as much art as classical art forms.” Councillor Marbelli agreed, saying the “display is top notch.” Local artists on display mostly belonged to Wet Tropics art collectives such as Mission Arts, Cassowary Coast Yarners, and Ingham Art Action. Many of the

Some pieces were more light-hearted and fun, such as these brightly coloured 3D bugs.

Several colourful works were on display including one of the highlights, a knitting covered bicycle, which was a collaborative effort by the Cassowary Coast Yarners.

Textile art pieces in more classical art forms drive home the point that textile art is real art. Opening night attendees mill around while a local artist chats to Councillor Donna Marvelli.

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Daffodil Day raises $4,950 for Cancer Council Queensland

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MARIA GIRGENTI OVER two days, volunteers from Cancer Council Queensland Innisfail branch raised $4,950 for Cancer Council Queensland, through the sale of silk daffodils, merchandise, and home-made relish, and the collection of donations. Fresh bunches of daffodils were sold for $12, as well as silk floral arrangements, which were made with love and hope by Aurora. Stalls were set up outside Jill’s Stationery, Bunnings, and Coles in Innisfail, as well as Chitta Chatta’s Café Restaurant, Kurrimine Beach, and the branch is especially grateful to these businesses. Daffodil Day is one of Australia’s most popular fundraising events and this year marks the 35th year since it was established. The vibrant yellow daffodil is recognised internationally as the symbol of hope for all people affected by cancer. The Cancer Council chose it as their emblem as the bright yellow colouring heralds the return of spring, representing new life and growth. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, the Daffodil Day Appeal raised close to $1.5 million for lifesaving cancer research.

Jenny Martinez and Glynis Watson purchased daffodils from Cancer Council Innisfail branch volunteers Denise Grainger and Lurline Solinas, who had a stall in the Innisfail CBD.

During the month of August, people were encouraged to donate a daffodil to help make a difference by raising funds for life-saving cancer research. Sadly, with close to 150,000 Australians diagnosed with cancer every year, most people have been touched by cancer. Every donation helps fund world-class research into cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment options, and each year communities come together to support the vital work done by the Cancer Council Queensland. All funds raised go towards research, support services, advocacy, and prevention programs. Cancer patients living in the Cassowary Coast region can utilise the Marylyn Mayo Lodge in Cairns. This place of accommodation assists patients and families while they are undergoing cancer treatment and now has two vehicles to provide transport to and from hospitals. The Cancer Council Queensland lodge is one of six across the State, which are only made possible through the assistance and fundraising efforts of their supporters. The Volunteers from the Innisfail branch want to thank the local community and businesses for their fantastic support of the work done by Cancer Council Queensland. In Queensland, one person is diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes. Those who wish to support this year's Daffodil Day Appeal can still get involved with fundraising during the month of September.

Cancer Council Queensland Innisfail branch volunteers, Lyn Chiozzini and Sue Moir, with Jodie Jose (middle), Bunnings Innisfail Activities Organiser, at their stall outside Bunnings.

Tully Support Centre News with

Shane Greenwood

54 Bryant Street, Tully - 4068 1004

Child Protection Week and Tully NAIDOC Street Procession CHILD Protection Week runs from September 5 – 11, and the focus of Queensland's campaign is 'Protecting Children is everybody's business.' The Child Protection Week Committee coordinates Child Protection Week in Queensland under the auspicing body of ACT for Kids. This year the Tully Support Centre (TSC) partnered with Mamu Health Service to incorporate Child Protection week activities into the delayed Tully NAIDOC Street Procession on Thursday, September

23. The Street procession will commence from the Tully Support Centre at 9:30 am – with the march starting at 10 am – travelling to the Tully Lions Park, where there will be a family day. The Family Day will include a free BBQ, Jumping Castle, Face Painting, Lara the Clown, Arts and Crafts, Emergency Services Displays, QLD Health stall, COVID-19 Information, Tully Library activities, and so much more! The TSC will be helping to raise awareness of how children feel safe in our communities. We will be asking young people and their families to help us build a safety wall of people in their community who are safe if they are in danger, need someone to talk to, or need help. We will also have balloons, wrist bands and stickers to give away. So, bring yourself and your children down to Lion's park and enjoy a great day out. If you have any concerns about a child in our community, you can contact the Far North Queensland Regional Child Safety Intake service on 1300 684 062. Alternatively, if you would like to contact your local Family and Child Connect service, you can call

Online donations can be made via www.daffodilday. com.au/donate. 13FAMILY (13 32 64) and be referred to the closest office. Of course, you can always call the TSC on 40681004 and speak to one of our support workers. For the complete list of key messages from this year's campaign, more information on this year's Child Safety Week, or information about Child Protection in our community, visit www.childprotectionweek.org.au. If you would like information about the significance and importance of NAIDOC week, visit www.naidoc. org.au. The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast. The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully, opening hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 4 pm, and Wednesday 9 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 6 pm. To register your interest or more info about groups and other services, please call 40 681 004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre. com.au or follow us on Facebook "Tully Support Centre Inc."

SCHOOL 12 | Schools around the Region - News in Brief Wet Tropic Times

Mission Beach State School

SCARLETT, Isabella, Adelaide, Rose, Charlie, Shamayah and Oden showed off their incredible journals about what they did on the weekend to Mrs Robinson! Fantastic work, kids!

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Tully State School

CONGRATULATIONS to Joey, who has made the Peninsula 11-12 yrs Boys Rugby League Team, travelling to Townsville later on this month to play against the Region.

3A Science students were investigating what happens to the temperature of warm rice over time.

CONGRATULATIONS to Clancy and Bailee, who have made the 11-12 yrs Peninsula Girl's Rugby League team. Later on this month, they will travel to Townsville to play against the Region.

Kennedy State School ART BY LAVINIA I was so thrilled to be welcomed back to Kennedy State School last week, almost exactly a year since their previous mural. This small mural celebrates the freshwater creeks in the area and some of the beautiful creatures that call that habitat home; even the saltwater croc made it into the mural as they are often spotted in the creeks! The style of the artwork continues that of the enormous mural from last year. It was terrific to work with the new students who weren't a part of last year's mural, but just as exciting to see all the beautiful faces of the kids I worked with last year and how excited they were to be doing another mural. A little bonus art project was a flying fox-themed night sky mural on the cubby.

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Schools News in Brief continued 2021 Tutti Frutti Cluster Band Concert

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Cardwell State School

ART Club has started painting 'Belle' as part of the Picasso Cow Project. Stay tuned for the unveiling at the end of the term.

INSTRUMENTAL music students from Tully SS combined with instrumental students from the cluster to create a 'Mega Band' at Tully SHS last week with raving reviews! The band consisted of 105 students from Tully SS, Tully SHS, Cardwell SS, Lower Tully SS, Feluga SS and Mission Beach SS. The concert was a fabulous showcase event highlighting the talents of our outstanding instrumental programs that we have here within the Ulysses cluster.

An exciting new STEM+1 program launched at St Rita’s School, South Johnstone MARIA GIRGENTI AN exciting and cutting-edge STEM +1 after school program was launched at St Rita's School South Johnstone in 2021, with a maximum of 20 students taking part in the first term. The STEM+1 Club is run by dedicated STEM teacher, Alicia Magnanini, and a mixture of students from Prep to Year 6 have enthusiastically embraced the program and been involved in a variety of fun and exciting activities. The program combines fun ways of coding and includes science experiments, Lego construction, robotics, and Minecraft. It has new Lego, which can be coded with easier and harder levels to challenge students. Students can use Lego to build items, such as racing cars, and then code them to do things such as change colour, make sounds, and different movements. The STEM+1 program also has ordinary Lego for those students who just want to use their creative side to build things. By taking part, students learn to build concentration, think in steps, listen, and follow instructions. They also learn about coding language and how to use specific coding programs/apps such as Scratch on Chromebooks/iPads to make items do certain things. Through using technology and design,

students are faced with a problem, they must work out a plan, and then design and create something to try and find a solution for the problem. After testing, if it works, students reflect on their design and then work out how it can be improved. Minecraft encourages students to use their creative and design skills by using building blocks to make items and they are learning maths skills, such as volume, area, size, face value, and

The STEM+1 program in which St Rita’s students learn coding programs and use Lego.

spatial awareness, which aligns with the Year 4/5 science curriculum. These activities encourage being part of a team and working together, as well as social interaction with students not normally in their social circle. It also builds communication skills, taking turns, and patience.

Upwords and chess, as well as arts/ crafts activities. Mrs Magnanini runs the club from 3.00pm – 5.00pm Monday to Thursday and students who need after-school care on the remaining day can choose in which activities they wish to participate. “We developed the STEM+1 club to meet the needs of our families who can at times be caught up with work,” Mr Hoare said. “It is an after-school program for our families and does not cost them anything extra.”

Besides STEM, students create and design items using magnets, science cogs, 3D shapes, games such as

For further information on the program, please contact St Rita’s School on 4065 9500.

St Rita’s students taking part in the STEM+1 after school program.

St Rita’s School STEM teacher Alicia Magnanini assists a student during a STEM+1 after school session.

REAL ESTATE

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OLLIERS Cairns presents for lease the functions and accommodation facility known as "The Orchids" north of Mareeba. Nestled amongst the Hann Tableland National Park, the property presents a lifestyle and commercial venture for its new tenant. Proposals are sought from parties with a solid background in the hospitality field and a robust plan to

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Land Area 1012 sqm

Good home right in town and within walking distance to most facilities. Three bedrooms, kitchen, dining and lounge, one bath and one toilet. Car accommodation and storage underneath, fully lockable.Good tenant in place returning $200 per week in rent. Inspect now as these are running out fast.

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Land Area 1012 sqm

• Located at end of quiet close • 40 mts from the beach • New roof This older style duplex is at the end of a very quiet close, with large rooms and lovely views of neighbouring pasture land. All the basics are here waiting for some modernising touches to bring out this property’s true potential.

make use of the incredible facility. The facility also has a small cottage for a lessee to reside in or use as additional guest accommodation. Comprising a 200 person function venue with commercial kitchen, cottage, guest accommodation and more, "The Orchids" presents a remarkable opportunity for an operator to create a unique business while capitalising on the beautiful surrounding wetlands and nature reserve. A 6-m boat with electric motor, canoes and new seating, tables and crockery for 160 people are included.

Land Area 1308 sqm

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Land Area 1012 sqm

• Three bedrooms highset home • Entertainment area under house • 1,012sqm yard with vehicle access to backyard. • 700m walk to CBD • Great as a family home or investment property.

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NEW HARBOURLINE, 43 CAMPAGNOLO ROAD $410,000 LOUISE - 0448 751 963

This thoughtfully located highset home is surrounded by lawn A wide verandah wraps around three sides of the upstairs living area, providing cool breezes. The expansive living area downstairs with bathroom and toilet can potentially house another two or three bedrooms. The massive shed is large enough to house even the biggest toys and has the added convenience of an annexed bathroom and toilet. This property is one you will want to explore at leisure to really appreciate all it has to offer.

8 JACKEY JACKEY STREET, SOUTH MISSION BEACH

FOR SALE BY AUCTION THREE BEDROOM HOME CLOSE TO BEACH

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BILYANA, 92 Miller Road $450,000

HERCULES ARGYROS - 0458 681 007

Situated on approx. 1.61 hectares, this four bedroom, two bathroom low set home offers plenty of space in an idyllic bush setting. Fully tiled throughout, this property is located roughly 25 kilometres from Cardwell. With an undercover entertaining area attached to the home, as well as a separate three bay shed; this is an ideal lifestyle property with no shortage of space and plenty of room for all your vehicles.

7 CAMPBELL STREET, TULLY

FOR SALE BY AUCTION FLAT BLOCK CLOSE TO TOWN

 Approx. 1,000m2 allotment  Open Plan kitchen, living and dining

 Approx. 845m2 allotment close to town  Power, Water and Sewerage run past property

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AUCTION: Sat 2 October - On Site

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VIEW: SAT 11 SEPTEMBER @ 11:00 - 11:45AM Contact Hercules Argyros – 0458 681 007 LJ Hooker TULLY – 4068 1100

AUCTION DATE: September 18, 2021

TIME: 10:30am PLACE: Hotel Tully – Main Bar

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

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School Learning Officer St Rita’s School, South Johnstone Term Time Fixed Term PosiƟon Commencing: 5 October 2021 ApplicaƟons Close: 13 September 2021 For further information, please visit:

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

Vehicle Accessory Fitter

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS Friends of the Con Inc.

NON-TEACHING POSITION

This full – time position is in TULLY, fitting bullbars, towbars and other accessories to new vehicles, as well as carrying out minor services. The successful candidate will have the following:  Basic mechanical skills  The ability to use hand tools and power tools  The ability to follow installation instructions  Good attention to detail  Current open drivers license  The ability to work in a team, as well as individually

Applications, including resume, to: paul@bartractoyota.com.au Enquiries Phone: 0407 160 524

LOST

GARAGE SALE

Garage Sale

LOST DOGS

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

Servicing the Cassowary Coast for Three Generations

Went missing 27th August, 2021, South Johnstone. Last confirmed sighting Henderson Drive. Contact 0455 470 330 anytime for sightings.

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Contact 4068 0088

Sat 11th & Sun 12th

8am – All Day

Bric & Brac, Pot Plants, Furniture & Much More 1 Clark – Kennedy St Tully

GARAGE SALE -

Mission Beach 74, 72 and 70 Porter Promenade Saturday, 11 Sep (8 am to 3 pm) Sunday, 12 Sep (8 am to 12 noon) Lots of items

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Times CLASSIFIEDS WET TROPIC

C R O S S W O R D

5 10

12 15 17

Church times across the region AOG / ACC / Churhes Of Christ

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

No 12953 AND CLUES

Cardwell Baptist Church,

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

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

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

Street, Tully

27 Criticises adversely (coll)

2 Metallic element 8 Effect a cure

31 Run

9 Protecting charm

33 Tie up a boat

Non-denominational

12 Roman goddess 13 Rowing pole 14 Ukraine’s capital 17 Understandings 19 Four-wheeled carriage 21 Tendons

23 Gives back

2 Arrived

24 Small ornamental tree

3 Man’s name

25 Major division of time

4 Abundance

36 American poet

5 Large glossy black birds

37 Plant with prickly flowers

6 Woman’s garment

27 Die of hunger

38 With no feeling

7 Emphasise

29 Writer

39 Surrenders

15 Last

Uniting Churches

22 Very small

1 Strangles

35 Pronoun

26 Decent 28 Nut

10 Lace headscarf

32 Had a meal

11 Organ of hearing

34 Responsibility

SUDOKU No 214

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

Innisfail,

Ingham District Uniting Churches:

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

St Marks Lutheran Church,

16 Wild animal’s lair

9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

20 Exploit

HARD

Tully Tongan Uniting,

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs:

Seventh Day Adventist

18 Woman’s dressing gown

23 Resists authority

Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

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

DOWN

30 Of the East

9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham

Empower Church Innisfail,

ACROSS

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

Baptist Churches

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church 31

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

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No 12952 S T O G E C N A E P C T H A R I C N O E X

O A C N I D D I I C R E S P T A E S T A

T T O H O I R M A R E I S A V O M E G R R R U T E R S E E I S A T E B R R A G O A I R A C L O S N T T

R P A L W S A D D E P A O R N D M E R I

O R N I E G M A E R O I L N E S I T S T E

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No 213

Anglican Churches

St John Anglican Church,

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

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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Soil health field day – Tully SOIL health is the focus of a community field day at two farms in the Tully region next weekend (SAT 18 SEPT).

Greg Shannon

WE are now in the middle of the season for our variety development programme, run through the Tully variety Management group (TVMG) with a sampling of 9 sites for CCS curve trends and general field characteristics of the new varieties compared to standards. There are, in fact, four fundamental aspects of the variety we measure from these trials to determine how a new variety will become an economic success for Tully 1. Germination rate 2. CCS curve trends 3. Field characteristics and 4. Ratoonability. For germination rate measurement, we measure out 10m of a row of cane and count the emerging cane every ten days up to 70 days after planting. The 10m is typically marked out in the middle, or close to the centre, of a paddock, not near the ends. It is a straightforward process but has to be done every ten days in the same place to get meaningful data. For the CCS curve trend work, we sample the varieties from 10-14 months crop age, and this means in some cases, growers leave cane for us to test right put until the end of the season. Once we find a new variety is showing promise in a sub-district, the information is passed onto TCPSL to help them plan their new seed plots. This information also goes into the new Tully variety

Bilyana pineapple, cane, watermelon and pumpkin producers Michael and Peter Ottone will be sharing their experiences growing pepita pumpkins and pineapples, and giving an introduction to brewing and applying biofertilisers.

guide for the next season.

Farmers are encouraged to bring soil samples and see exactly what’s in their soil – from nematodes to fungi and bacteria. Tableland bio-dynamic farmer and Soil Food Web lab technician Lisa Price will be putting soils under the Once growers start to plant a new microscope and sharing what it means variety, the job is to track its progress for soil health. through the mill to ensure it is doing Kennedy grazier Peter Cheisa will what we thought it would. SRA provides us with excellent information on new varieties to start with, so the work we do through the TVMG is really to fine-tune the recommendations for local conditions.

host the afternoon session and take everyone through the changes he has made to grazing management practices to improve his land and soil health. The free event is on Saturday 18 September from 9am to 3pm. It has been coordinated by new farmer soil health group Lower Wet Tropics Soilcare and by Terrain NRM, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. Lunch is provided and all farmers and others who are interested in soil health are welcome. For more information and to RSVP, contact Terrain’s Wet Tropics Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator Evizel Seymour on 0429 091 440 or via email at evizel.seymour@terrain.org.au

We say that a variety is commercial once 4000 tonnes comes through the mill. Over the past fortnight, one of our newest varieties, SRA 15, released to the industry in 2018, has reached commercial status with close to 8000 tonnes harvested. To date, this variety is performing very well, but it is not recommended everywhere. That is the point of this work; we can provide recommendations to the sub-district level. We have been able to do this now since 2015. To do this work, a lot of cooperation exists between TSL, TCPSL, SRA and the growers. It is an excellent example of how the industry works together to develop local information about a new variety quickly to commercialise the best ones as soon as possible. For more information, please call TSL on 0400586968

Peter Ottone is one of the hosts of a community soil health field day at Tully district farms on Saturday 18 September.

Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 12 ending September 4, 2021 This week

Tully Sugar Limited

South Johnstone Mill

Week 12 ending September 3, 2021

Week 11 ending September 5, 2021

Season to date

This week

Season to date

Cane crushed

92,823

1,688,047

Tonnes Cane crushed

69,771

1,079,148

Tonnes Cane crushed

15,088

492,758

District CCS

12.96

12.59

District CCS

12.71

District CCS

11.22

11.48

3.97M

Crop forecast

Still to crush:

2.55M

Crop forecast

1,470,852

Percentage crushed

32.96%

1.5M

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CRIME WRAP

Assault charges, Herberton

of methylamphetamine, cannabis and pharmaceutical drugs (morphine) in the Mission Beach and Tully area.

• Possessing relevant substances methylamphetamine production)

Officers from the Far Northern Region Major and Organised Crime Squad, Tactical Crime Squad, Dog Squad and Mission Beach and Tully Police Stations executed 22 search warrants during the four-month operation.

• Possessing things used in connection with production of dangerous drugs

Thirty-three people were arrested on 80 charges which include;

A 52-year-old Atherton woman was arrested after police were called to a disturbance at a Grace Street licenced premises last night (September 6).

Friday, September 10, 2021

• Supplying dangerous drugs • Producing dangerous drugs • Possessing dangerous drugs

(for

• Possessing restricted drugs • Possessing utensils. Quantities of methylamphetamine, morphine, cannabis and precursor chemicals were seized during the operation. Police disrupted at least one known planned methylamphetamine cook as a direct result of the operation.

It will be alleged the woman argued with other patrons at various times throughout the evening, as well as verbally abusing staff before pushing a 27-yearold man over. Police attended the venue and the woman was taken into custody. She was later charged with common assault and committing a public nuisance in a licenced premise and issued a 10-day banning notice from attending the venue. The woman is scheduled to appear in the Atherton Magistrates Court on September 21.

Closure of protracted drug operation – Cassowary Coast ON August 31, detectives from Tully Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) closed a four-month operation aimed at disrupting the production and supply

Mission Beach Police urge Cassowary Coast ‘boaties’ to check their marine flares and safety equipment SENIOR CONSTABLE JANE MORAN CASSOWARY Coast ‘boaties’ are urged to check the expiry date of their marine flares after Mission Beach Police identified a number of boats equipped with expired flares. Having the right safety equipment on your boat and knowing how to use it is essential. It could save your life in an emergency. Ensure your equipment is current, in date and correct for your vessel by conducting regular checks of your safety equipment. If you identify flares that are expired, they can be taken to a flare disposal location. Marine distress flares are a means for ‘boaties’ in genuine distress to signal that they require assistance. The three different types of marine distress flares that are commonly used

can all be seen for several kilometres, especially at night. People illegally activating marine distress flares during parties and times of celebration for entertainment value or for non-distress situations could be fined and may be required to appear before the courts. Although people immediately around them may know there is no distress situation, someone seeing the flare from a distance is not to know whether the activation of the flare is a distress situation or not. It is the duty of the Queensland Police Service to respond to flare sightings and fully investigate and determine the source of the flare. Activating a flare could trigger a search and rescue initiated by authorities. If it is found the flare was wrongfully activated, the person who set it off may be required to reimburse the search costs involved.

Members of the public who see a distress flare should notify police immediately. Should you see a flare and you know there is a beach party or the like and

the flare activation is not as a result of a distress situation, please call police immediately so inquiries can be made and a suitable course of action can be taken.

SPORT

Friday, September 10, 2021

Bowls News Babinda Bowls THE winners of Thursday’s Social Bowls were Bill Price and Joe Vella. The Runners-up were John Sheehan and Les Maxwell. Please have your names in by 12.30pm for a 1pm start this Thursday. Our Annual General Meeting will be held this Sunday, September 12, and will commence at 11am. Following the AGM will be the presentation of the 2020 and 2021 trophies for 2020, after which a BBQ lunch and social bowls will be enjoyed. A good turn-out is required, see you there!

South Johnstone bowls CONGRATULATIONS to Kevin Deegan and Kevin Foorde on making the North Queensland Champions of Champions in Mt Isa 2 weeks ago. The boys won their first game but were unsuccessful in the next match. Overall, they did South Johnstone proud with a great effort to make the Zone Finals. This Friday Night, Social Bowls is on again at South Johnstone with the Sausage Sizzle starting at 6:00 pm, and Cards will be called at 6:30 pm. The cost for the night is $15.00, and it’s a great night out for all the family. On Sunday 12th September, there will be a game of Club Select 2 Bowl Triples played for $250.00 prize money on offer. Cards will be called at 12:45 for a 1:00 pm start to nominate. Please contact Tim Kerrigan on 0457 981 111.

Ingham Bowls BAREFOOT Bowls Results for September 2 Roger Celotto, Jan Johnson, Maria Moore, and Stan Richards lost to Audrey Scott, Tom Newsam, Robyn Fascetti, and Bob Bell, 13 – 17. Chris Johnson, Malynda Cole, John Lone, and Stan Cotton defeated Donna Gosney, Danny Chappell, Max Thompson, and John Piotto, 18 – 9. Men’s Friday Pairs Results for September 3 The winning pair for the day was Phil Wright and Ren Cantatore who defeated Gary Brierley and Jim Dunn, 18 – 7. John Eddleston and Tony Koop defeated Russell Peterson and Andrew Cole, 20 – 12. Bob Bell and Stan Richards defeated B. Joyce and Terry George, 17 – 13. Kevin Walker and Phil Kite defeated John Holmes and Ian Muldowney, 17 – 16. Mixed Social Bowls on Sunday, September 5 There were very close results for the Mixed Social Bowls on Sunday, with the three winning teams finishing on 17 points, but the lucky winning team was John Holmes, John Eddleston, and Kevin Walker who defeated Roger Celotto, Russell Petereson, and Cliff Johnson, 28 - 15 (17 points to 11). Janese Craven, Luisa Di Bella, and Elsa Piotto defeated Maria Moore, Dave Horsley, and Andrew Cole, 24 - 17 (17 points to 10). Bev Eddleston, Len Barbie, and John Piotto defeated Max Thompson, Alf Di Bella, and Tony Koop, 20 - 17 (17 points to 11). The Bar is open on Tuesdays from 4pm – 6pm. Barefoot Bowls are held on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm. Please telephone the Club on 47762117 before 5.30pm to have your name put on the board. Friday’s Men’s Pairs are played at 2.15pm. Please have your names into the club by 1.45pm. Belated Fathers’ Day celebrations will be held

at 1.30pm on Sunday, September 12. Bowlers are asked to wear something blue. Please call 47762117 before 12.30pm to have your name put on the board. A sausage sizzle and sweets will be served at the end of play.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls THE team of Jim Martinod, Matt Achello and John O’Brien were declared winners at last Thursday’s social bowls. Visitors are most welcome with names to be in by 12.30pm please. Players are reminded to check the whiteboard for Triples games to be played by this weekend. In the Consistency Singles games played last week, Bob Chaplain was too strong for David Irwin, whilst Snow Clark defeated Peter Smith. Also, please check the notice board and organise to play your game. The Mixed Pairs draw is also up on the notice board and is to be played as soon as possible. Last Sunday morning, the AGM was held where all committee members were re-elected. This was followed by a game of Mixed Triples, and three teams finished with a winning margin of 10 shots. Special thanks to the committee for the last twelve months of hard work. The Club is looking for volunteers to help organise a warehouse competition on Friday at 6.00pm for a Come and Try game of bowls.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, September 1. Wet weather could not dampen the enthusiasm of Judy Hood, Dennis Shirlaw, Ray Downing, Peter Smith, Joanne Townsend, Bev Harrop, Gavin and Toni Buick, who had an enjoyable afternoon playing social bowls followed by the usual socialising. Sunday, September 5. Welcome to our visitors Pat and Mick O’Day and Richard and Eileen Jefferies. Team 1: Adrain Woollard/Gavin Buick (6) v Team 2 Leno Ceccato/Rita Hudson (16). Team 3 Ray Wicks/ Val Zamora/Peter Smith (19) v Team 4 Dennis Shirlaw/ Bev Harrop/Judy Hood (1). Team 5 Richard Jefferies/ Mary Bacic/ Wendy Niven (8) v Team 6 Pat O’Day/Toni Buick/Mick O’Day (10) Team 7: John Brown/Joan Mercer/Ron Senini (10) v Team 8 Ray Downing/Pauline Edwards/ Eileen Jefferies (8). After Smoko Team 1: (10) v Team 2 (9). Team 3 (8) v Team 5 ((16). Team 4 (9) v Team 7 (11). Team 6 (1) v Team 8 (18). The winning Team was Leno Ceccato and Rita Hudson. Great to see so many players staying after the game to enjoy socialising and a few laughs to end the day. Club Championship Consistency (mixed). Mary Bacic 150 defeated Val Zamora 140. Don’t forget to put your name in the book at the bar for our Macknade/Tully Competition in Tully on Sunday, September 26. Always a good day! Cheers!

Ingham Ladies’ Bowls Club CONGRATULATIONS to M. Spano, J. Casanovas, and P. Miguel for winning the Club Triples. It was a close game played in very windy conditions, but they defeated B. Eddleston, J. Craven and L. DiBella, 19/14. Social play: R. Doherty, J. Fenoglio, and S. Ryan, 17, defeated M. Morris, G. Cockrell, and A. Rutherford, 13. Next week, there will be social play only. Good bowling to Elsa, Louisa, Janice, and Norma, who are playing for the Premier Cup in Ayr! Play well and stay safe!

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Silkwood Bowls Club SATURDAY, September 4 The Silkwood Bowls’ Open Classic, sponsored by the Weipa Bowls Club and with $1,500 in prize money was held. Sixteen teams, comprising of sixty-four bowlers from as far away as Ingham and as far north as the Marlin Coast and Mareeba came to compete for the first, second, third, and fourth place prize money. Congratulation to the winning team, with 3 wins +59, of Skip S. Dalla Pozzo, J. Populin, C. Populin, and K. Richardson. 2nd place: 3wins +52 comprised of Skip Edie Rick, G. Buttigieg, C. Smith, and D. Hester. 3rd place: 2wins +76 comprised of Skip T. McAlary, J. Rilley, and M. Bucklar. 4th place: 2wins +53 comprised of Skip Terry Corcoran, Greg Matfin, Rod Bradley, and Rod Moody. Our gratitude to the Weipa Bowling Club for their generous donation to make this event a great success. SUNDAY, September 5 Social Bowls Ron Giveen and Allan Hudson / Barry Green defeated Jan Harvey and Denise Charman, 19/18. Glen Harvey and Cyril Large defeated Terry Corcoran and Ann Hollingsworth, 19/13. Greg Matfin, Rob Nowell, and Rob Roel defeated Delmo Tarditi, Jean Matfin, and Lee Mayell, 23/14. WEDNESDAY, September 8 Social Bowls The team of Greg Matfin, Jan Harvey, and Cyril Large defeated the team of Glen Harvey, Alan Hudson / Barry Green, and Rob Roel, 23/11. The team of Terry Corcoran, Rob Nowell, and Lee Mayell defeated the team of ‘Dutchy,’ Anna Della Bella, and Steve Hunter, 31/14. Every Friday night, we hold our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls. We offer free coaching lessons to those who would like to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls. Age has no limit. Our contact number is 0459 211 552. If in doubt of play, please give us a call. All are welcome. Anyone who would like to join us, please come along, and try us out. You can also follow us on Facebook.

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Tully Golf THURSDAY, September 2 Thursday afternoon’s Sporters’ 9-hole competition was won by Jim Boston with 20 points. The 6-hole was taken out by Steve Wells with 13 points. The rundown prizes went to Mike Ellicott and Vesa Hyytinen, both with 18 points, and the least number of putts went to Lee Farrington with 12. NTPS 1/10 A. Gray; 2/11 Neil Reardon; 3/12 and 5/14 Jim Boston; 7/16 Mike Kennedy; with Louis Lardi , Graham Sinton, and Rod Rackely taking out the pins on 9/18. Golf Results for Saturday, September 4 Twenty-one players took part in this month’s Hotel Tully Monthly Medal. Winning the day with a score of 68 nett was Wade Stuart, with Tony Gray coming second with 70 nett. Third place went to Mickey Davis with 72 nett and Mike Ellicott took out fourth place on a count back on 73 nett. NTPS 2/11 and 7/16 Ladies’ Jo Baron; 2/11 Men’s Mike Ellicott; 5/14 Walter Miller; and Mickey Davis won 7/16 and 9/18. Well done to all played and thanks to Hotel Tully for their continued support. The Tully IGA Open will be held this weekend, so the course will be closed to social golf on both days. Please do not forget that the Club’s AGM will be held from 9.30am on September 18, followed by a free BBQ.

Ingham Golf A short and sweet report this week. Our travelling members, Kim and Steve Moore, have been tearing up a beautiful Darwin golf course, with Kim playing in the senior ladies’ event, and Steve in the men’s competition. Coming events in Ingham include: The Ingham Men’s Open will be held on Saturday, September 25. The next Friday Social will be held on October 1. The Stephen and Kim Moore Trophy Day will be held on Sunday, October 3. It will be an Ambrose, with lots of prizes, and with food and drink provided. The A-Grade Stroke Pennants will now be held on November 13 – 14. Results: Wednesday’s Ladies had a small field turnout for a single Stableford event. Deb Giles won with a score of 29 points and Bruna Quadrio was a close Runnerup with 28 points. Bruna also won the pin shot. The next Wednesday game will be sponsored by Nilo and Antoinette Martin. Twenty players competed in the 4BBB event on Saturday. The Swarbrick team of Ian and Jayden took honours with 46 points, followed by runners-up Steve Hart and Gary Cantoni with 43 points. Run-down winners were Russell Shand and Darrin Tennent with 42 points. Sunday’s Stableford event was won by Lachlan Tennent with 37 points. The

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runner-up winner was Sam Scuderi on 35 points, and run-down prize winner was Brendan Vella with 33 points. Alan Cazzulino won the pin shot. Saturday’s competition will be a Single Stroke event and Sunday will see the next round of the Players’ Championship. Happy golfing!

Innisfail Golf Club results A HUGE thank you to the Innisfail Golf Club’s grounds crew, who put in the hard yards over the past week to get the course in magnificent condition for the Innisfail Open played last weekend. The barricades will stay in place on the sixth tee bed until the milky pine is removed. IGC Rules and Etiquette quiz: Addi is asked to lift her ball, which lies just off the green, as it is in Deb’s line of play. Addi is allowed to clean her ball without penalty. TRUE or FALSE? The answer was revealed last Saturday, and the correct answers went into the draw to win a Titleist Pro V1. Thanks to Stephen and his team from Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors for their continued sponsorship of the Innisfail Open. Caine Cockle compiled a stellar round at Wednesday’s All Sporters 9-hole competition on August 25 and won with 23 points. Results: 1st: Caine Cockle Jnr 23pts 2nd: Rauno Lehtsalu 21pts 3rd: John Abbott 20pts c/b NTP: Geoff Johnston It was great to see Innisfail’s resident green keeper apprentice, Geoff Johnston, beat the field in the Friday Sporters 9-hole competition on August 27. Results: 1st: Geoff Johnston 19pts 2nd: Jake Cockle 18pts c/b 3rd: John Lombardi 18pts c/b NTP: Addi Butorac On August 28, the course was abuzz in the third final qualifying round of Saturday’s Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Matchplay 18-hole competition, in which big prizes were at stake for the quarter finalists. Caine Cockle and Ian Street were the only players in the competition to win all three matches and progress to the quarters. Some great wins by John Lombardi, Bryce Hoad, and Geoff Johnston might get them into the run to the finals. The draw for the quarters will be prepared in the coming weeks. John ‘The Ice Man’ Lombardi gave the President a lesson in chipping and putting to win his match 3/2 and shot 40 points to win his second Saturday in a

row. Returning member, Barry Scott, put together a good round for 38 points in second place. Results: 1st: John Lombardi 40pts 2nd: Barry Scott 38 pts 3rd: Rauno Lehtsalu 36pts Longest Putt: Jake Cockle The first round of the FNQ Pennants was held between Innisfail and Mareeba at the Atherton Golf Club and the course was in fantastic condition with lightningfast greens. Despite their best efforts, Innisfail’s A-Grade team went down 5/0. Innisfail’s B-Grade team was close to securing the points, with Luke Peters and Caine Cockle winning their matches. Chris Calleja just missed a putt on the last hole to take it to extra holes. Innisfail’s C-Grade team was close as well, with good wins by Geoff Johnston and Rauno Lehtsalu. Bryce Hoad also had his chance to get the win on the last hole. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00pm, groups of 4 permitted. Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of 4 permitted - online bookings. FNQ Veterans Golf - September 21. Variety Charity Trades and General Public Day - September 24 - Contact

Friday, September 10, 2021 Robert Kopp. Mark Walker Memorial weekend October 8 – 10. FNQ Pennants Round - November 11. Survivor Golf Series - December 4 – 5.

John Lombardi has won his two matches in the Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Matchplay competition.

Rauno Lehtsalu was second in the Wednesday All Sporters’ competition on August 25.

Caine Cockle won all three of his matches and has progressed to the quarters of the Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Matchplay competition.

Geoff Johnston won the Friday Sporters’ competition on August 27.

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Golf News El Arish Golf WHAT a profound effect our rain has on sport! Tuesday’s comp on August 31 was a complete washout, but the elements behaved beautifully on the Sporters’ Publicans’ Day held on Thursday, September 2. Our Sporters Captain, Graham Roberts, had put an incredible amount of legwork into re-instating this event. A big thank you to all the players, who made up eighteen teams. Either by 'good luck' or 'good handicapping' only 3 shots separated the top 7 teams. Winning the trophy for the first time under current ownership was the Mission Beach Tavern’s Team 2 with 23 points. One half a stroke behind was the El Arish Tavern, with the Tully Hotel’s Team 1 on 24.3 points. The two Ladies’ Pins were won by Jo Bishop and Liz Marland and the two Men’s Pins by Greg Eales and the Aloomba Hotel Team. Special thanks to the Castaways Resort for the major raffle prize,

which was won by Ben Kennedy.

Overall, the response was terrific, and it was great to see everyone enjoying themselves. Special thanks to Glen Cummins and XXXX for sponsoring the day and we hope to see you all again next year, possibly in May. On Saturday, September 4, the September Monthly Medal was played. The Men’s Winners was Paul Marland on 64, with RunnerUp Ken Gear on 63. As Ken is not a member of our Club, he had to forfeit his win, but the Runnerup still paid! The Ladies’ winner was Hipas Donald with 65 and the Runner-up was Kelly Cavallaro on 66. Kelly then won Ladies NTP on #5/14. The Men's NTP #2/11 Jake Perkins, with Rhy Camilleri taking the NPT All-In #4/14.

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Paterson, and Jan Dunn, 8. The second game was a close match as both teams were tied on 18 after 17 ends.

On the last end, Louise Hoskins, Pam Anderson, and Catherina Cook, 20, defeated Sue Morrison, Diana O’Brien, and Dianne Wheeler, 18.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls ON Wednesday afternoon, Innisfail ladies were pleased that Eileen Bowden shared her 93rd birthday with them. Two games of social bowls were played. Maisie Smith, Bev Anderson, and Marcia Ryall, 19, defeated Eileen Hamann, Helen

A team of four will travel to Edmonton on Sunday to compete in the Cane Train 4’s, so we wish them the very best of luck. Innisfail ladies are looking forward to playing at Silkwood President’s Day next Tuesday, September 14. Kitchen attire is requested and, as it is very difficult to play bowls in oven mitts, the ladies might opt for chef’s headwear.

Again, we thank Brothers Leagues for their 2021 Sponsorship of our Monthly Medal. On Saturday, September 11, a Stroke event will be played. It is our Patron’s Day sponsored by Kevin Kelly and there is an impressive array of prizes to be won!! Registration is 12.00pm; Draw at 12.15pm for a 12.30pm Tee Off.

Innisfail lady bowlers shared Eileen Bowden’s 93rd birthday celebration with her on Wednesday.

Silkwood Clay Target Club hosts annual Cancer Council Charity Shoot LAST Sunday, Silkwood Clay Target Club held their annual Cancer Council Charity Shoot, which raised

Maria Sabadini (right), from Queensland Cancer Council Innisfail branch who presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Duncan Sutherland to SCTC, stated the club is their biggest contributor.

funds for breast and prostate cancer research. Maria Sabadini, Selinder Atwal, Doug and Bruna

SCTC President Duncan Sutherland (right) presented a cheque to Maria Sabadini from Innisfail Cancer Council branch for breast and prostate cancer research.

Juhas, who are volunteers from Queensland Cancer Council Innisfail branch, were in attendance. Results were as follows: Event 1 - 25 Double Barrel AA - 1st: Chris Santarossa, Duncan Sutherland, Barry Bosworth, and William Bosworth, all 25/25. A - 1st: Andrew Casella 25/25; 2nd: Ned Di Salvo, Angelo Russo, George Bugeja, John Stella, and Mario Raccanello, all 24/25. B - 1st: Michael Heidenreich and Patrick Wilkins, 24/25. C - 1st: Peter Neilsen, 23/25; 2nd: Kyle Heidenreich, 20/25. Event 2 - 30 Target Medley AA - 1st: Ron Gough, 75/75; 2nd: Barry Bosworth, 72/75 (Shoot off). A - 1st: George Bugeja, 49/50; 2nd: Mario Raccanello, 48/50. B - 1st: Patrick Wilkins, 48/50; 2nd: Alf Strano, 47/50. C - 1st: Peter Neilsen, 42/50; 2nd: Kyle Heidenreich, 38/50. Event 3 - 50 Target Point Score AA - 1st: William Bosworth, 206/207; 2nd: Ron Gough. 205/207 (Shoot off); 3rd: Michael Thurston. 155/159. A - 1st: Angelo Russo, 146/150; 2nd: Mario Raccanello, 144/150; 3rd: Ned Di Salvo, 142/150. B - 1st: Sandra Crapella, 137/150; 2nd: Michael Heidenreich, 132/150; 3rd: Patrick Wilkins, 130/150. C - 1st: Kyle Heidenreich, 129/150; 2nd: Peter Neilsen, 127/150. Event 4 - 25 Target Handicap 1st: William Bosworth, 25/25; 2nd: Mario Raccanello, 42/43; 3rd: Chris Santarossa, 36/38 (Shoot off). Special thanks to Tehel Hayman-Rubach, who spent the evening before the shoot preparing chocolate dipped strawberries for all the fathers at Silkwood Clay Target Club. It was a very thoughtful gesture, and they were enjoyed by all.

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Tully Tigers teams are defeated by Cairns Brothers STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI THE TULLY Tigers hosted the Cairns Brothers in three grades at the Tully Showgrounds last Saturday in their final home game of the season. It was also the annual Allan Reis and Cain Banu Memorial Round which raised over $2,000 for the Tully Hospital Foundation through a raffle and sweets’ stall. The Cairns Brothers dominated a depleted Tully’s A-Grade side and went into the half-time break with a solid 20 -

0 lead over Tully. Another try was added by the Cairns Brothers, before Phil Nona scored Tully’s first and only try for the match. In the second half, the Cairns Brothers continued to pile on the points and ran away with a convincing 50 - 4 victory and, with only two losses in the season, have firmly secured a spot in the semifinals. Members of the Reis and Banu families presented the jerseys to players before each match. They also presented Man of the Match trophies and shirts to the Tully

Tigers players Jesse Barra (A-Grade), Thomas Banu (Reserve Grade) and Darian Burton (Under 18). A special presentation of flowers was made on behalf of the Cairns Brothers by Joshua Chadwick and Luke Frumento to Suzette Reis and Essay Banu in honour of their lost family members. The Tully Tigers went down to the Cairns Brothers in the Reserve Grade game 34 - 6, whilst the Under 18 team was also defeated by the Cairns Brothers 36 - 28. Innisfail Leprechauns suffered a shock upset after they were defeated by Atherton in all three grades at Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium in Atherton last Saturday. Both A-grade teams were vying for the annual John Cole Toyota Mayor’s Challenge Trophy which will be retained in Atherton for another year. The Mayor’s Challenge has been contested 20 times, and Innisfail have brought home the trophy twelve times and Atherton eight. CDRL Round 19 fixtures for September 4 - 5 A-Grade Cairns Brothers 50 defeated Tully 4 Atherton 20 defeated Innisfail 18 Mareeba 26 defeated Southern Suburbs 18

Yarrabah 28 drew with Mossman-Port Douglas 28 Edmonton 22 defeated Kangaroos 18 Bye: Ivanhoes The CDRL Ladder Round 19: Cairns Brothers 36, Mossman-Port Douglas 27, Innisfail 26, Ivanhoes 25, Yarrabah 25, Kangaroos 20, Edmonton 19, Southern Suburbs 18, Mareeba 16, Atherton 14, and Tully 4. Reserve Grade Cairns Brothers 34 defeated Tully 6 Atherton 12 defeated Innisfail 6 Mareeba Suburbs 20

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Yarrabah 28 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 20 Edmonton 30 defeated Kangaroos 12 Under 18 Cairns Brothers 36 defeated Tully 28 Atherton 50 defeated Innisfail 20 Southern Mareeba 12

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Yarrabah 20 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 0 on a forfeit Edmonton 38 defeated Kangaroos 22 In the final regular round of the CDRL fixtures, Innisfail Leprechauns return home to Callendar Park for the local Derby against the Tully Tigers, in their final home game.

Members of the Reis family who presented jerseys to Tully Tigers players before their games.

One of Tully’s try scorers in the Reserve grade game against Cairns Brothers.

Thomas Banu (with ball) was awarded the Reserve Grade Man of the Match trophy.

A Tully Tigers player leaves three Cairns Brothers players in his wake during the Under 18 game.

Matolu Laumea (with ball) is wrapped up by the Cairns Brothers defence in the A-Grade game.

Tully Tigers player Darian Burton was presented with the Under 18 Man of the Match trophy by Coach Robbie Ketchell.

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Fun-filled social soccer nights at Silkwood Junior Football Club

Junior players at a previous social soccer night at Silkwood. Photo:Tom Orr

Silkwood Junior Football Club Under 11 team in 1980.

Silkwood Junior Football Club Under 13 team in 1981.

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MARIA GIRGENTI WEATHER permitting, Silkwood Junior Football Club host social games for juniors and seniors of all ages and skill levels each month at Centenary Park, Silkwood on Friday nights. The next social night will be held on Thursday, September 16, and will feature inter-school games with Silkwood State School, St John’s Silkwood, Mena Creek, and El Arish schools taking part. Spectators are most welcome to attend, and any parents who can assist on the night. So far, the two nights have been well supported by players who do not want the commitment of full competition and travel. More junior boys and girls are welcome, and senior players are needed to make up ladies’ or mixed teams. There has been a decline in player numbers over the last few years, until eventually Silkwood was no longer represented in the junior competition, and subsequently it was moved to Castor Park, Mourilyan in 2021. A new committee has been formed with Stephen Andrijevic as President, Anthony Barbagallo (Vice President), Sandra Andrijevic (Secretary), and Alfina Barbagallo (Treasurer). These dedicated volunteers are trying to save the Club and bring it back to some of its former glory, not only for Silkwood but for the game of soccer and the Cassowary Coast region. Silkwood boasts one of the best junior grounds in the region, with excellent facilities, and is located centrally to service Tully, Mission Beach, Silkwood, and Innisfail. John Bovey formed the Silkwood Junior Football Club in 1976/77 and Silkwood State School Principal, Bruno Scopelliti, was elected as the first Chairperson. As the home of the Johnstone River Football Association, Silkwood was the nursery ground for players such as Steve Corica and Kim Carroll. Silkwood Junior Football Club is pleased to receive the support of Innisfail United Football Club who understand the importance of keeping these wonderful soccer facilities alive. All four clubs, Tully, Mission Beach, Innisfail, and Boogan are the feeder clubs for Innisfail United, so a good relationship with all clubs is vital to cultivating local junior talent throughout the Cassowary Coast. The club wish to promote the facilities to be utilised by juniors and seniors and, in the past two months hosted two Innisfail United Ladies’ teams. Meetings are held every month at Silkwood soccer grounds, and the committee is always looking for volunteers to assist with refereeing, in the canteen, kitchen, and manning the sausage sizzle. In 2022, Silkwood Junior Soccer Club is hoping to attract membership and return to the competition. For further details on upcoming nights and game times, please contact Sandra on 0448 656 882, visit the Silkwood Junior Football Club Facebook page, or send an email to silkwoodjfc@gmail.com.

Senior players in action at a past Silkwood Junior Football Club social night. Photo:Tom Orr

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Get Your Rods Ready for Tilapia Tournament

GET the kids and the rods ready because these school holidays, the wildly popular Tilapia Tournament is on again. A fun and competitive event to remove the invasive fish species from our waterways, this year’s Tilapia Tournament will be held at Warrina Lakes from Monday, September 20, to Sunday, September 26. Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor and Environment portfolio holder, Jeff Baines, said that during the event, Council will permit fishing in Warrina Lakes during competition hours, and will provide a measuring station for competitors’ catches to be captured. “The week will culminate with the ‘Tilapia Tamer’ Awards, which will be presented on Sunday morning. Prizes are on offer in age categories of children five years and under, 6-12 years, 13-18 years old, and one overall grand prize. Daily prizes are also being awarded.” “Sunday also offers a special ‘Tilapia Tackler” fishing event, which will see an award presented for the most fish caught between 8am to 10am, so even if you haven’t been able to participate during the week, you can come on down on Sunday for an opportunity to win a prize.” “Locally, the event has become legendary. In 2019, the half-day event removed 260 Tilapia, weighing a combined total of 74kg from Warrina Lakes.” “In 2020, the week-long event saw nearly 2,000 Tilapia removed from Warrina Lakes. In total 527 kilos of Tilapia were removed from Warrina Lakes, which is an outstanding effort.” “I throw the challenge to the community to hit a new record, let’s see if we can catch 550 kilos!”

Councillor Baines advised that, after the event, the fish carcasses will be recycled into compost by the Johnstone River Community Gardens. “I hear it is likened to Tilapia lasagne - not something I would recommend eating but great for the environment.” “On Sunday, presentations of the prizes will be at 10.30am. The fun doesn’t stop there – an Eco Fest will be held with stalls and a BBQ.” “The Eco Fest will be held between 8am and 12pm and the BBQ heats up from 11am.” “By spreading the event over a week, it offers a fun outdoor activity for the school holidays, while doing a service to our environment in removing these pests from our lakes.” Councillor Baines explained that Tilapia were difficult to eradicate from the region, but the tournament should go a long way towards reducing their numbers. “The problem with Tilapia is that they can successfully invade and dominate many water habitats due to their ability to reproduce fast and can survive in various conditions and have simple food needs, which impacts our native fish.” Councillor Nick Pervan, President of the Innisfail Game Fishing Club, said the group is happy to be involved again after the great success of previous events. “Anything to help rid our waterways of this noxious fish.” Not normally open for fishing, the Tilapia Tournament is designed reduce numbers of Tilapia within Warrina Lakes. Admission and entry are free, and fishing must take place on the assigned days. Monday to Friday - fishing is permitted between 8am to 3pm. The last

chance fishing on Sunday runs from 8am to 10am. Competitors must pre-register online at www. cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/tilapia-tournament. For further details contact council on 1300 763 903. Full terms and conditions can be found by visiting www. cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/tilapia-tournament. The Tilapia Tournament is presented by Council in partnership with Ozfish, and sponsored by BCF, Game Fishing Club Innisfail, River ‘n’ Reef, Soils First NQ, Coastal Marine & Outdoors, Manitto’s Auto Centre, Kurrimine Beach Fishing Club, and Johnstone River Community Garden. Further sponsorship opportunities are available on request.

Tully Tigers’ Under 15 junior rugby league team advance to the grand final MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Tigers’ Under 15 team, who are Minor Premiers, have advanced straight through to the Coast Junior Rugby League Competition’s Grand Final on September 18, with a 22 - 8 victory over the Ivanhoes in the semi-final played at Jones Park, Cairns last Saturday. Tully try scorers were Ben Roebuck, Logan Deloryn, Phoenix Frazer-Cairns, Xzavier Carlaw, and Raymond Amosa, whilst Frazer-Cairns slotted one conversion. The winner of this Saturday’s Under 15 preliminary final between the Ivanhoes and Cairns Brothers will face Tully in the grand final. Despite the Tully Under 13 team having a loss to Edmonton, they will get a second chance when they play Kangaroos in the preliminary final this Saturday and the winner will be up against Edmonton in the Grand Final. Tully Tigers’ Under 16 team will also have another shot when they face Cairns Brothers in this Saturday’s knockout final, and the winner will clash with the Kangaroos in the final. The following junior Tully Tigers players have been selected into the North Queensland Cowboys and Brisbane Broncos Development squads. Under 12 - Kaedyn Ketchell (Broncos) Under 13 - Leo Briggs and Peter Solien (Broncos) Under 15 - Cohen Emmi (Broncos and Cowboys), Marley Helion (Broncos), Ben Roebuck (Broncos) and Ezekiel Ivey (Broncos) Under 16 - Jason Hallie and Braithan Ketchell (Cowboys) FNQ Rugby League Juniors - Semi-final results September 4 Under 13 Kangaroos 32 defeated Cairns Brothers 18

Edmonton 38 defeated Tully 12 Under 14

Mareeba 28 defeated Yarrabah 10 Cairns Brothers 32 defeated Redlynch 12 Under 15 Tully 22 defeated Ivanhoes 8 Cairns Brothers 38 defeated Innisfail 6 Under 16 Kangaroos 22 defeated Tully 6 Cairns Brothers 20 defeated Mareeba 10

The end of season Gala Day for the Under 10 - 12 will be held on this Saturday, September 11, at Jones Park, Cairns, in conjunction with the preliminary finals. The Coast competition Grand Final day will take place on Saturday, September 18, at Jones Park. For up-to-date information on the FNQ Rugby League finals, please visit the following link https://www. playrugbyleague.com/Competitions/Competition2021fnq-rl-juniors, or the FNQ Rugby League’s Facebook page.

Tully Tigers Under 15 team have booked their spot in the Grand Final of the Coast Junior Rugby League competition on September 18.

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Local Muay Thai fighter Quinton Smith ready to rumble in the Northern Territory

Quinton Smith (left), who is fighting out of the new Athlete Muay Thai gym, has been sparring hard with Coach Clayton Cook for his fight in Darwin this Saturday. Photo: Maria Girgenti MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL Muay Thai fighter, Quinton Smith, who trains out of Athlete Muay Thai gym, will be back in the ring this Saturday, September 11, vying for a Super Welterweight State title belt and purse in the NT Fight Series at Darwin Showgrounds. Smith is training out of a new gym in Innisfail and has teamed up with experienced local fighter Clayton Cook.

Quinton Smith from Innisfail is set to battle against a much older and experienced Muay Thai opponent this Saturday at the NT Fight Series in Darwin. Photo: Emily Barker FNQ Roar Media

Smith, in the ring, during his last Muay Thai bout against Jason Scott from Adelaide in Cairns where he claimed a unanimous victory. Photo: Emily Barker FNQ Roar Media

Cook, has over 40 Muay Thai fights under his belt, seven boxing and one caged fight, and is the holder of two Australian WMC titles. For six weeks, Smith has been in fight camp and has been doing extensive training in gym work, sparring, grappling, and clinching to be fight ready. Smith, aged 18, has stepped up in weight and will face Blade ‘Lionheart’ Augey in the 68kg semi main event professional bout, over three-by-three-minute rounds with full Muay Thai rules. This bout may change to a main event depending on the COVID-19 situation in New South Wales. Full Muay Thai rules means both fighters will be unpadded, and the use of full elbows, knees, and kicks are allowed. Augey from Alice Springs, aged in his 30s, who has 36 professional fights under his belt and a 70%-win rate, is well known for constantly going forward to meet his opponents. Smith defeated Jason Scott from Team Pinky in

Adelaide in a unanimous decision to claim his first Muay Thai Queensland professional fight at the Elite Fight Series at Cairns in July. In Muay Thai, Smith has an impressive fight record of 32 fights, 28 wins, and four losses, with 12 belts. Smith is also hoping to compete in the World Boxing Council WBC Super 4 in Brisbane on October 30, where the best 66kg fighters from across Australia will be on show, with the winner taking home a substantial prize purse. His sponsors are Carana Hair & Beauty, Batze Electrical, Punch Equipment Australia, Woop Clothing, Blood Brothers MMA, Precision Plastering FNQ, AllPhase Building & Construction, and General Supplies Rockhampton. Smith and Cook have plenty of experience with 90 bouts between them and, anyone wanting to learn the art of Muay Thai, or become a fighter, can contact Clayton Cook on 0467 563 752.

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TARGA Great Barrier Reef cars zoom into Innisfail STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI EIGHTY touring and tarmac rally cars taking part in the TARGA Great Barrier Reef zoomed into Innisfail last Sunday for a lunch break on day three, as part of TARGA Town, which showcased the Cassowary Coast region. For the first time in the Cassowary Coast region, on Father’s Day, cars participated in a cavalcade around the Innisfail township before heading to Cairns for the official finish and presentations. Motoring enthusiasts flocked to Lawrence Road to watch the cars race during the fast Bamboo Creek stage (5.46kms). There were a variety of vehicles, from restored classic vehicles to the latest in grand touring sports vehicles, on display. Anthony Genocchio, from Innisfail, competed in the Classic GT category in his 1983 Holden VH Commodore, with his co-driver Robert Horsfall from Townsville. Bad weather conditions on day two saw the pair drop from second to third place. Their nearest rivals, Jon and Gina Siddins, encountered gearbox issues

with their 1970 Datsun 240Z on the Gillies Range stage, which forced them out of the race. During the fast and final stage of Bamboo Creek (Lawrence Road), Genocchio rocketed past the finish line to win the Classic GT section and a place on the podium, whilst their car finished sixth outright.

Quinn and Foster went into the third and final day of competition with a slender 11-second lead.

their 2010 Subaru WRX STi to hold a 10 second lead, which increased to 17 seconds by the end of the final day.

However, during the Palmerston stage (27.98kms), Luke Anear and codriver Andy Sarandis overtook Quinn in

Anear and Sarandis claimed a thrilling overall TARGA victory, as well as taking out the GT Production category.

Genocchio made his debut into the Targa world in 2011 at Targa Tasmania and has completed six, with this being his fourth Targa Great Barrier Reef event. In the 2019 TARGA Great Barrier Reef event, Genocchio and co-driver Scott Hamilton placed second in the Classic GT class, and 12th overall in their 1983 Holden HDT Commodore. Based in Innisfail, Genocchio said he has always loved tarmac rally cars and his father, Jim, had a passion for motorsports and raced in speedway. He was thrilled to be taking part in the event again and loves the freedom of being able to drive flat out on the awesome twisty roads, which you drive every day in the region. Last year’s winner, Tony Quinn, and his co-driver Brian Foster, held a 24-second lead at the end of the opening leg in Cairns in their Nissan GT-R.

Driver Criston Johansen with Maison and Charlotte Bell and Trish Benham, who enjoyed checking out his 2000 Lotus Elise in Rankin Street.

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Driver Anthony Genocchio in his 1983 Holden VH Commodore, with co-driver Rob Horsfall.

Former local, Mark Reppel (driver) and his son Cameron (co-driver), with Aidan Van Bael, who was thrilled to sit in their 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo.

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THE wind and rain we received last week put most anglers off fishing, however those who braved the elements reported better than expected catches. The winds did come down enough to allow the larger boats to travel to the islands on Sunday, however I have received no reports. On a more positive front, the estuaries fished extremely well considering the adverse weather. My good friend Dave Bradley was guiding in the Hinchinbrook channel and raised good numbers of Barra for his client, even during those super wet days leading up to last weekend. The water quality in some of the coastal creeks was definitely too dirty to fish the estuaries, however anglers were able to tempt Barra, Tarpon, and Sooty Grunter by fishing the flooded drains and feeder creeks that ran into these systems. The drains in the Johnstone, Tully, and Murray all offered opportunities. Whenever the weather is a problem, the everreliable Hinchinbrook Channel will always offer some opportunities. Over the last week, there have been good reports of both Barra and Mangrove Jacks being caught from the sheltered waters in the heart of the channel, as well as some of the northern creeks, both on the island and coastal sides of the system. Reports have also come in from land-based anglers managing to catch Grunter, Whiting, and Flathead in and around the Cardwell foreshore. The Cardwell foreshore is protected from the South Easterlies and there are many land-based opportunities on offer from Port Hinchinbrook at the southern end right through to Meunga Creek at the northern extremity. Because of the shallow nature of the foreshore, most of the opportunities are on the top half of the tide. The added bonus is that you can pop up to one of the numerous cafes and get a coffee if it starts to rain! At this very early stage of the week, the various weather reports have the sea conditions at around

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15 knots on Sunday and dropping off as the weekend progresses, with ideal conditions on Sunday afternoon and Monday. Looking at this forecast, it is a little early to say if outside fishing will be okay. I will be getting my boat ready and watching closely. After three weeks of bad weather, there will be a lot of sickies being taken when conditions become favourable next week. This weekend, I like the afternoon run in tide to target Barra and Jacks. If you can manage to get on the water early either side of the early morning low, it looks awesome. After saying that, the trend has been for an afternoon bite, so maybe the afternoon run out tide will get the fish feeding hard. If you are fishing for Grunter, I would try either side of the early afternoon high tide. With the wind expected to drop on Sunday, either side of the evening low tide will be perfect to chase Fingermark around the islands or in the Hinchinbrook channel. The added bonus is that it is not that low, so it should not create too many access problems into the creeks and boat ramps. Good Fishing

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A wahoo myself and Jack tait caught recently

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Friday, September 10, 2021

Tully Tigers’ Under 15 junior rugby league team advance to the grand final Page 28

TARGA Great Barrier Reef cars zoom into Innisfail Page 30

Three of the TARGA Great Barrier Reef cars racing in the final Bamboo Creek stage along Lawrence Road, Mundoo.

Anthony Genocchio and Robert Horsfall were victorious in the Classic GT category and sixth overall.