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SATURDAY 25 September marks the beginning of Cancer Council’s annual Walk for Women’s Cancers event. Supporters across Queensland will be uniting in pink to raise life-saving funds for those affected by women’s cancers. Queenslanders can register for free and support Walk for Women’s Cancers this year by committing to walk 18km or your own distance during Saturday, 25 September to Friday, 1 October and raise funds to honour the 18 Queensland women who will lose their life to cancer each week.

The theme for Walk for Women’s Cancers will focus on uniting, celebrating and remembering loved ones affected by women’s cancer. Women like Kellie, who was diagnosed with cervical cancer this May, know first-hand

how important it is to raise awareness and funds for women’s cancers. Kellie needed treatment for her cancer in Brisbane, and being a Cooran local, was grateful to be able to stay at Cancer Council Queensland’s Charles Wanstall Apex lodge in Herston during this time. Kellie’s sister Nyomi explains their experience “Having the option for family to come and stay at the lodge, and the space to have them is really nice, you couldn’t put a price on it.” This year, Walk for Women’s Cancers looks different with people walking their own routes around their communities over the week, but this doesn’t change our core purpose and mission. To encourage communities to create hope by funding life-saving research, prevention programs and patient support services for women affected by breast and

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Registration is free and Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan explains the importance of women needing to unite to reduce the impacts of women’s cancers. “When women come together to raise funds for women’s cancer research, prevention programs, and support services, it is women across Queensland who benefit,’ Ms McMillan said. “One in six women in Queensland will be diagnosed with a women’s cancer by age 85. I urge all Queensland women to come together to raise awareness and funds to help put a stop to women’s cancers,” she said. To register for free for the virtual Walk for Women’s Cancers event, please visit www. walkforwomen.org.au

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Aunty Karl - the woman who touched many hearts SHANE MURIATA SO, what does it mean to be a genuine human being? Is it giving thanks, sharing, caring, and loving? Is it giving to others when times are tough? If there was a person who was sent to ensure all the genuine human being boxes were ticked, then that person was Karlene Boslem of Murray Upper. In a world of uncertainty, where we are told you have to walk over people to get where you want to go, Karlene paved the way with friends, family, and students at Murray Upper State School and the wider community and

demonstrated that you can win people over with compassion. As the news came through of her sudden passing, the light she brightly shined in our lives dimmed just a little as we came to a realisation that our lives will never be the same without her. In her 30 years of working at Murray Upper State School as a Teacher’s Aide, she changed more lives for the better than any Prime Minister this country has ever had. I was considered one of the lucky kids in her circle because she became my Aunty who was my back-up mum

when I needed a laugh or support when we played footy for the Tigers or just a chat about everyday things. Every visit I have ever had to her house for the past thirty plus years, to spend time with my dodgy cousins to get up to no good, was always greeted with a front door call of “Hey, my boy” from her, which would set the night up for laughs, laughs, and even more laughs. The day after her passing when I got out of my car and walked onto the front lawn at her house whilst fighting back tears, I waited for my favourite greeting, but it never came. To say she will be missed is probably the understatement of the century. When I finally walked into work to try and get myself back on track, little Darcy Bray came and gave me a heartfelt hug of reassurance that brought all the memories of my Aunty Karlene flooding back, particularly how she helped me to understand that if you are given a chance to make a difference in a student’s life in our line of work, then do it. She taught me to love all kids and make them know you will always be available to help them in their school lives. She made her school, community, and her family life a better place, and we became better people for her time spent with us. To my cousins Bully, Beans, Melly, Charles, Dor Dor, Tankers, Simo, Cono, and Ellena, although she may be gone, I truly believe her legacy will allow you all to carry on her duty of spreading the notion of always looking for the good in people, even if they cannot see it themselves. To Uncle Sam, well, I love you and we will be there to get you through the next chapter of your life. The response from the community has been enormous, with many school staff from the Cassowary Coast Cluster, former high school friends, work mates, former students, and friends coming forward and retelling stories of how she had this infectious laugh, smile, and a way of spreading it to anyone with whom she came into contact. She was, without a doubt, one of the most genuine human beings I have ever met. There is a part in me that wishes for one more hug, laugh, or even just a ‘Hey, my boy,’ but those memories will keep me going. I will never forget you, thank you Aunty Karl for being the best person ever, love you forever and ever and a day!

Karlene Boslem, a true and loving person who touched so many lives.

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Cassowary Coast Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network

THE Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network is hosting their monthly September dinner meeting on Tuesday, September 21, at Riverfront Café, Fitzgerald Esplanade, Innisfail. Over the past 18 months, websites have become more of a necessity for businesses. Greg Provian from Tropical Coast Web Design will provide helpful information and tips for business owners who already have a website and those who are ‘thinking’ about getting one. Workforce planning is something often overlooked. You have a business plan, but what about a workforce plan? It may be easier than you think and will provide your business with clarity and direction. Tamilyn Brennan from the Local Jobs Program will provide businesses with the required information. Time: 6:15 - 6:30pm: Arrival 6:30 - 7:00pm: Networking 7:00 - 7:30pm: Dinner 7:30 - 8:15pm: Speakers 8:15 - 8:30pm: Dessert 8.30 - 9.00pm: Networking Meal: Alternate drop Please advise of dietary requirements when booking. Cost: Members $40/Non-members $45 RSVP by 5.00pm on Friday, September 17, 2021. Bookings for the event are via https://www. trybooking.com/events/805321. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, bookings cannot be taken at the door and must be done in advance. CCBWN have a variety of different meeting styles including interesting and informative guest speakers and fun, motivational, educational, and interactive workshops. Every person has an opportunity to market their own business or enterprise to network members and guests, as well as meet and mingle with other businesswomen in the region. For further information, or to become a member of the region’s leading business network, please visit https://ccbwn.org.au.

New players are welcome to join the Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union Club TRAINING started last Tuesday for Under 12 - 17 boys and girls who would like to be part of the new Cassowary Coast Chargers Junior Rugby Union Club. Sessions are usually held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5.00pm - 6.00pm, on the top field at Goondi Sporting Complex, however training locations may vary. It is acceptable for players to attend one session per week, for those with other conflicting commitments. The season starts in Term 4 after the September/ October school holidays, and games are played on Friday nights in Cairns. Car-pooling is available for those parents who need help with transport. The Club is looking for players, coaches, and managers. Players wishing to register can do so by installing and using the Rugby Xplorer app. Coaches and team managers can send a message via Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union Facebook page, or via email to: secretaryccjru@gmail.com and a club volunteer will be in touch.

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News in Brief Hinchinbrook Request for Community Feedback - Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre DID you know that on average, only one or two transactions occur before 8.00am at the Warrens Hill Resource and Recovery Centre? The majority of transactions occur between the hours of 8.00am to 4.00pm Monday through to Sunday. As a result of this, Council is proposing that the opening hours are shifted to reflect this. Do not miss your chance to impact upon the Council’s decision, vote now poll.app.do/warrenshill- landfill-and-resource-recovery- centre-operatingor email waste@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au. The poll closes 5.00pm Monday, September 27, 2021.

Request for Community Feedback – Vince Corbett Toilet Block, Forrest Beach THE Council is planning to undertake a full refurbishment on the Vince Corbett amenities building at Forrest Beach. The project aims to improve cleanliness, usability, and ventilation throughout the building. Feedback can be provided via email to: council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au by 5.00pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021. The Vince Corbett toilet block refurbishment is funded by the Queensland Government. For further information, please contact the Council’s Infrastructure Asset Manager on 4776 4600.

New Program for Small Business Digital Support THE Commonwealth Government’s Digital Solutions Program Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) has been extended until Friday, September 30, 2022. For just $44 (total) eligible businesses will receive: 1. Three hours of personalised, one-to-one business digital advice; and 2. Four hours of group workshops and webinars. Advisors can help with: • Social Media and Digital Marketing; • Websites and Selling Online; • Online Security and Data Privacy; and • Using Business Software. You can read more about the program (and register) here: www.businessstation. com.au/ program/digital-solutions/. For further information please contact Renee Dembowski on renee@businessstation.com.au or 0438 200 118.

Further Support for Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) in Queensland QUEENSLAND’S primary producers and rural businesses will continue to have access to free financial counselling until 2024, with further joint funding by the Australian and Queensland governments. The RFCS

Friday, September 17, 2021 is available at no cost to help primary producers understand their financial position and the viability of their enterprise. Counsellors can help develop and implement plans to improve financial situations, identify financial options, and negotiate with lenders. For further information, please visit www.recovery. gov.au/rural-financial-counselling-service or call the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Customer Service Centre on 13 25 23.

Identity Proofing Information Session A morning tea information session on identity theft/loss and ID Proofing will be held where documents can be certified, scanned, and saved to a USB. When: Friday, September 24, 2021. Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm. Where: Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre, 71 Townsville Road, Ingham. Cost: Free. RSVP: By Friday, September 17, 2021. For further information please contact the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre on 4776 1822.

Pasture Weeds and Cattle Management Information Session THE Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) will discuss Navua Sedge control, Giant Rats Tail Grass, Giant Paramatta Grass, cattle parasite control, and control matin. When: Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Time: 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Where: Trebonne Hall, 35-39 Sartoresi Street, Trebonne. RSVP: By Monday, September 20, 2021. For further information please contact Bec Clapperton on bec.clapperton@daf.qld. gov.au or 0477 345 843.

2021 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards THE North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards recognises the people, places, organisations, and events that offer superior tourism experiences for visitors. The Hinchinbrook Shire has four business nominations. • Best Destination Event – Tasman Park Fest; • Best Destination Event - Australian Italian Festival; • Dining - JK’s Delicatessen; and • Tours and Attractions – Raven Tours. The Awards Ceremony will be held: When: Friday, September 24, 2021. Time: 6.30pm to 11.00pm. Where: The Pavilion, The Ville Resort Casino, Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, Townsville. Tickets can be purchased online from www.townsvilleenterprise.com.au/tourism/2021-northqueensland-tourism-and-events-awards

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Labor avoids here and now problems while pushes on with Ingham bypass

Nick Dametto MP INGHAM small businesses have been left feeling gutted following news the Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Minister will forge ahead with the Ingham bypass, Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said. TMR has advised it will commence planning and consultation on the planned bypass between Ingham and Cardwell later this year, in a bid to flood proof the Bruce Highway which is often cut off during prolonged wet weather. This would result in a new stretch of road being built that would remove highway traffic from passing through Ingham effectively moving the Bruce Highway west of the township. Mr Dametto said although not a new concept, he shared the concerns of many residents and business owners and felt the Ingham bypass could be a recipe for disaster for our local economy. He said bypassing towns had the potential to have a devastating effect on rural communities. “$40M of Federal funding is still on the table to improve flood immunity at the Gairloch washaway and not one day more of planning should take place on a bypass until this project is designed, constructed and completed,” he said. “The State Government has an opportunity to reduce flooding along this section of the Bruce Highway here and now, and this project is being neglected to spend time on a fix that may be ten to twenty years away. “Hinchinbrook never asked for this bypass, and in my opinion reducing critical mass flowing through our town centre would be disastrous, with the likelihood that some businesses would

be forced to close. “This bypass has the potential to cripple the Ingham CBD. “Our coastal towns like Forrest Beach, Taylors Beach and Lucinda will also find themselves heavily affected by this bypass; everyone should be concerned,” he said. It has been estimated the bypass will cause an economic loss of $6 million per annum to the Hinchinbrook Shire.1 Mr Dametto said the Hinchinbrook Shire Council should be commended for their recent efforts on delivering a number of Works for Queensland projects across the shire designed to enhance the visitors’ experience and attract tourists to our region. “These projects contribute to growing our tourism brand, The Hinchinbrook Way, and encourages visitors to stay longer and support our small businesses,” he said. “However, if we have any chance of enticing travellers to turn off the future highway, it’s going to take a significant amount of State and Federal Government funding to construct large infrastructure projects. “Both levels of government will need to invest in projects that enables tourism opportunities such as Forrest Beach and Lucinda all tidal access and the Paluma to Wallaman Falls Eco Trails to ensure our community’s survival.” Mr Dametto is urging the Hinchinbrook community to consider these implications during the consultation phase, and to be vocal in raising their concerns.

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The joys of living SARI HYYTINEN THERE are so many times in our lives when we wonder in what direction life will take us and are surprised by where we end up. I never anticipated that one day I would own a media company and live in Ingham. I could never have predicted that my life would go the way that it has. There are so many times when I have made bad decisions and also times when I have made excellent decisions, which leads me to conclude that having such a fulfilling life cannot be my doing alone. I attribute many of my blessings to my faith, which has supported me through challenging times and led me towards building something immensely rewarding. A lot of people do not share my beliefs. It is fascinating to watch a world where a lot of people are trying to find their place and figure out who they are. This makes me question who and how good role models are being provided to our children. I am currently hearing many people in our community state how upset they are at what is being taught in our education system and their concern that teachers are taking on responsibilities for our children that should not be their role, nor their place to do so. But if parents do not have time to connect with and foster a healthy social life for their own children as they develop, then from whom are they going to learn? There is no point complaining about something if you are not willing, nor able, to action a solution to remedy the concerns that you have. I do not want to listen to a world of complainers! I would like to see the community find the best solutions to ensuring that parents are able to develop healthy relationships with their children and grow the best citizens for the next generation. KATTER’S Australian Party Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter MP has appealed to the State and Federal Governments to intervene as the deadline approaches for the cancellation of all newspaper deliveries to at least 30 rural Queensland communities. Mr Katter said thousands of Queenslanders would effectively be cut off from the rest of the state in a matter of weeks in what could be termed as regional “newspaper blackout”. He said, as proven by the McKell Institute’s new report, Bridging the Digital Divide, rural and regional Queenslanders were already adversely impacted by digital exclusion by virtue of geography and socio-economic challenges. Removing their printed newspapers from the equation would be a final blow and would have hugely negative flow-on effects to local businesses like newsagencies, Mr Katter said.

Worthless Promises WHAT’S a politician’s promise worth these days? Not much it seems. And why do we bother with expensive Councillors when their scrutiny of important matters is virtually non-existent? Many will recall mayoral candidate Nolan’s numerous assurances with respect to Port Hinchinbrook that, while like the whole region, he wanted the situation normalised, it would not be at the cost of other ratepayers. However, at a special Council meeting on September 1, Councillors, at Mayor Nolan’s strident urging, voted to do just that, as they elected to accept the State’s offer of $6.3m and acquire the sewerage plant, numerous lots, plus the roads. This was despite a list of risks in the report to Council nearly a page long and that Council’s solicitors had not yet reviewed the proposed agreement with the State. Most of the costs will be borne by the Port Hinchinbrook residents, as it should be. Although at a hefty $3000 pa, it will still be considerably less than it would have otherwise been now that the Federal Government has now allegedly promised $6M, according to the Mayor, CEO Gott, and State Member Dametto. This Federal grant and the associated terms and conditions had yet, however, to be actually confirmed by Canberra. And we have all seen the lack of progress on the last promised contribution from the Federal Government in respect to the One Mile Creek dredging, well over 2 years ago. As the March 11, 2021, report to Council stated, “An indicative increase required in the general rate to fund depreciation for roads, stormwater, kerb and channel, major drainage structure, and water reticulation, operations, and maintenance, would be in the order of 0.5%.”

Friday, September 17, 2021 So, all ratepayers in the region are now going to see an ongoing increase in their general rates despite Nolan’s promise. And, of course, all these charges assume the construction costs come in on budget because, as the State and Federal Government contributions are fixed, ratepayers will absorb any overrun. This increase in depreciation is despite CCRC’s zealous asset rationalisation programme, which has seen a myriad of community assets closed to reduce this expense. Cr. Millwood suggested consideration be deferred. This was for a host of obvious reasons, including that it would be prudent to wait for the Federal Government’s offer to be put in writing, so that its exact terms and conditions were known, and that Council’s solicitors be given the opportunity to examine the whole proposal, and particularly the impact on the Conformed Deed given the liquidator the night before had threatened to revoke it. And of course, would it not be sensible for the new CEO, who started just last week, review the proposal? Particularly as he will be the one to implement it. Mayor Nolan then claimed that Council had signed up to a 30-day deal and could not defer consideration. This was false. In fact, there had been no Council resolution regarding this supposed 30-day deadline. Amazingly, given the importance of this resolution, two Councillors did not ask a single question and two made short irrelevant statements / comments. Cr. Pervan, who was the only other councillor to ask penetrating questions, then voted to accept the offer along with Mayor Nolan, and Councillors Baines, Barnes, McLeod, and Tschui. Remember these names when you receive your rates notices over coming years and elections come along! Cr Millwood was the only vote against. And at last week’s ordinary Council meeting there was not a single follow-up query nor question on whether the Federal grant had yet been formally notified to Council. You can only wonder why we spend nearly $1m per annum on Councillors when they appear to lack the ability to undertake even basic due diligence on behalf of ratepayers. After all, this was likely the most important resolution in the history of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Dominic Mobbs Wongaling Beach

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Newspapers will vanish if Government does not intervene

According to the McKell Institute, geography is a huge disadvantage to when it comes to accessing the internet – for example, people in North West Queensland (including Cape York) have been found to be less likely to use digital technologies. From September 26th, towns like Mount Isa, Winton and Clermont will no longer be provided with print newspapers Earlier this year, NewsCorp – who publishes major mastheads like The Courier Mail and The Australian¬ – announced it would cease the delivery of its papers to central and North-West Queensland due to freight costs. It’s understood the company is losing between $3-$5 per newspaper, making delivery unsustainable. Rural Newsagent Merry Higgins from Cunnamulla, said, “I can’t increase the retail price to cover the price because of contractual conditions.

“During COVID lockdown I was required to continue trading as an essential service to provide the public with newspapers reporting on COVID. Now when it suits Newscorp they have decided to stop supplying the papers and the government is powerless to stop them. “It has been extremely stressful dealing with the customers and their questions and also considering the direction I need to take my business. “There has been scant interest from local government not even a conversation. This is disturbing given that council is at the moment rolling out an economic policy that includes strategies to attract more people to town and asking businesses to support them.” Ms Higgins also said, “As far as receiving the newscorp papers – freight needs to be subsidised. There were several very good solutions offered to Newscorp regarding ways to decrease

their freight charges, but they chose not to listen. “I fully support Robbie’s plan - We have always had a privately owned local Cunnamulla paper and since the closure of the regional publications this has expanded to include neighbouring shires and districts. “I’m not sure how profitable the paper is for the owner but I’m sure subsidised freight and legislation to ensure that the government advertises with the local papers would be of benefit to keeping them operating. Also support for employing cadet journalists would be an investment in the community.” Mr Katter said due to the high interdependency of delivery logistics in the bush, it was likely papers published by Nine (Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review) and Australian Community Media (The Land, Queensland Country Life and The North Queensland Register will also be gone.

| 7 Wine and Cheese Party raises funds for local sports horse competitor Lahni Madsen Friday, September 17, 2021

MARIA GIRGENTI A WINE and Cheese Party, hosted by Rhonda Mayocchi and Julianne Madsen, was held at Roscoe’s Piazza in Innisfail last month, which raised over $1,476 for local horse sports competitor Lahni Madsen.

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hosted by Zone 28 at Goondiwindi Showgrounds, being held from September 22 - 26. She will be representing the region for Zone 18 Pony Clubs and participate in the Formal and Sporting Gymkhana on September 22-23 and the Mounted Games on September 26.

Madsen, aged nine, and her mount ‘Louie’ will be competing at the Pony Club Queensland State Championships

Madsen qualified to compete at State level with times achieved at previous Sporting gymkhanas and top five

Lahni Madsen and Innisfail Horse and Pony Club members at the fundraiser event.

Lahni Madsen and her mount ‘Louie’ are competing at the Pony Club Queensland State Championships in Goondiwindi this month.

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placings at a formal gymkhana run by a club, or a top 10 placing at Zone level. The funds raised will go a long way to assist Lahni and her family with travel, accommodation, and other associated costs to compete in Goondiwindi. At the fundraiser event, 40 ladies enjoyed the wine and tasty nibbles on offer, a wine and toilet paper game, music, dancing with an auction, lucky door prizes, and 100 boards thrown in. Special thanks to the following for their support and generosity: Roscoes Piazza, Kalinda Rose, Michael and

Maryann Williams, Sue Martin, Cool As Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail, Mourilyan Bakery, Carmel Cavallaro Enjopreneur, Innisfail Glass & Aluminium, Rhonda Mayocchi, My Family Dental, Peta Abela, Rockmans, Loretta Jessep, Mayocchi Builders, Trude Choyce, and Innisfail Florist. Any individuals or businesses interested in assisting Lahni with donations or sponsorship, should please contact Julianne Madsen on 0418 757 621.

Lahni Madsen and her Mum Julianne with the ladies who attend the Wine and Cheese fundraiser event.

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FESTIVAL EVENTS FRIDAY 17 Sept Shire Hall Tour 10.30am Shire Hall Innisfail FREE entry Bookings: 0428 228 962 Champagne Mystery Movie Event 1.30 for 2.00pm Innisfail Library Dress to impress! FREE entry Bookings at library 1300 763 903 Roaring 20s Cocktail Party 7pm Goondi Hill Hotel Dress to impress! $20.00pp Bookings: 4223 0699

SATURDAY 18 Sept Lioness Markets ANZAC Park 7.00am-12.00pm FREE entry Jazz on Edith 9.30-11.30am Shop to the sounds of the 1920s & 30s Edith Street Art Deco High Tea 1.00pm for 1.30pm Shire Hall Innisfail Dress to impress! Tickets $45.00 Bookings: 0409 782 327 Prohibition Cocktail Cruise 5.00pm $35.00 Bookings: Snapping Tours Movie Under the Stars ‘The Great Gatsby’ Warrina Lakes 7.30pm BYO chairs, rug, picnic FREE entry

SUNDAY 19 Sept Vintage Market 9.00am – 1.00pm Johnstone Shire Hall FREE entry Stalls: 0439 817 100 Great Gatsby Picnic 2.00pm-5.00pm Jack Fossey Park BYO picnic, rug or folding chair, hat Refreshments on sale inc beer & wine Innisfail Community Band Just Sing It Danceworks Academy Viv Edwards Luke O’Neil Quartet Dress to impress in your Art Deco fashions. Prizes to be won! FREE entry

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COMMUNITY

Friday, September 17, 2021

Campaign to save Tully’s Igloo gains momentum JILLIAN CABLE FOLLOWING the article in the Wet Tropic Times’ edition of September 03, 2021, and ongoing engagement with the community by the members of the Tully Igloo Preservation Group, the campaign to preserve the Igloo has grown and gained significant momentum and support. A polished Facebook page has garnered many comments, the posting of some historical photographs and interesting commentary, and an increasing number of followers. A second meeting of the Tully Igloo Preservation Group was held on Saturday, September 11, with additional new members in attendance. It was pleasing to note the community support and the increasing number of activities for the young and the not so young that the community, and community groups, would like to see held in the Igloo should tenure be assured. The meeting discussed the Council’s unanimously passed Resolution Number LG1057: That the Recommendation be rejected to enable an extension of time for further consideration and negotiation from community groups. This resolution did not put a time frame on the extension of time and Council Officers arbitrarily decided upon October 18. The resolution also refers to negotiations. To date, the Council has not yet undertaken any open and transparent negotiations with respect to the Igloo, nor provided any update on its requirements.

• ethical and legal behaviour of local government employees These principles apply to anyone who is performing a responsibility under the Act, principally Mayors, Councillors, CEOs, and Council employees. The Councillors’ attention is drawn to the Queensland Treasury Corporation’s Quick Reference Guide entitled: Governance in Local Government. In particular, it advises that [sic] The fundamental role of councillors is to serve and represent the interests of their community – the local government area as a whole, rather than of any particular section or interest group. Council members are accountable to their community, which expects that the council will apply good governance through its decision-making processes and systems. The Group wishes to publicly ask the Council when it will commence ‘in good faith’ negotiations with respect to the Igloo and when will its requirements be provided as part of full and frank disclosure?

• good governance of, and by, local government

• How many different users are required for the building to be classified as a

• social inclusion

In a ‘perfect world,’ there would be an understanding that the Igloo (and other assets being rationalised) are only ‘beneficially’ owned by the Council on behalf of the residents of the Cassowary Coast region. And that the Igloo sits on State land and its installation there involved the Federal Government and Commonwealth monies. Rather than amass the ‘perfect storm,’ would not some transparency and open engagement be in order?

Some of the many questions that the Group wishes to pose to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council include:

• meaningful community engagement

• transparent and effective processes and decision making that are in the public interest

world’, elected Councillors and the management team who report to them would be more mindful of the growing unease in the community with regard to how the Asset Rationalisation, with respect to the Igloo in particular, is being handled, and be more forthcoming, transparent, and timely with information and responses to questions, and provide a realistic extension of time for both sides (for, unfortunately, it has become a question of ‘sides’) to consider this information.

They would also like to know why the Council is consistently breaching its customer service standards by not responding promptly to emails and other information requests?

• Why were members of the community consultation group required to sign confidentiality agreements? How can members represent their community when they have been “gagged”? And noting that negotiations to use a ‘community asset’ by non-profit associations whose members live in the community hardly warrant ‘commercial-in-confidence’ type clauses unless there is a desire to treat one community group more generously than another, which would be neither equitable nor open and transparent.

The Local Government Act 2009 is founded on principles, which should, in turn, shape the governance arrangements of local governments. These include (but are not limited to):

shared-use facility? And if classified as a shared-use facility, would it be removed from the Asset Rationalisation Project? • How did the Council calculate the circa $41,000 depreciation figure and what is the written-down value of the Igloo, noting that it is circa 80 years old? • Is depreciation being charged to other users of community facilities? • We understand a building inspector has visited the Igloo. When will his report be available? • How will the demolition of the Mullins Hall impact the Igloo (as there is a storeroom and storage area between the two buildings)? • Previous correspondence has referred to a formal lease. Would other options, such as a User Agreement or Licence to Occupy or a simple per occasion hire fee be considered? It is with no pleasure that the Tully Igloo Preservation Group so publicly requests this information. In a ‘perfect

The wonderful interior of the Igloo

Now a beautiful, quality café, more than just a bakery. Mick’s Bread Kitchen has completed renovations and has launched a beautiful new patisserie-style café. Come enjoy a boutique selection of new lunch offerings with a cup of Ingham’s best barista coffee, rated “amazing” by customers! All the food is made on site, featuring freshly baked sourdough rolls, croissants, frittatas, a selection of desserts and more. In addition to the standard bakery offerings, we also serve a range of raw food slices, and boast a range of gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian options. Enjoy a beautiful lunch bursting with freshness with your friends, or catch up over morning or afternoon tea with a serve of scones with jam and cream.

Mick’s Bread Kitchen – Ingham’s best kept secret, with great quality and value. Congratulations to the team on being being runner up for the best presented business in Hinchinbrook 2021. We also got a nomination for apprentice of the year. Come find us at Shop 8/1 Authurs Street, Ingham 4850. Open 6am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, and 6am-1pm Saturday.

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Mission Beach Historical Society seeks information on the history of local street names JILLIAN CABLE THE Mission Beach Historical Society is reaching out to Cassowary Coast residents for information regarding local street names. One of the Committee Members, Dr Penelope Goward, has started a project on the street names in Mission Beach and the Society would be delighted if the public would please share their stories about the names and any old photographs. If you would like to contribute, please contact Dr Penelope Goward on 0428 505 368. The Mission Beach Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting all of Mission Beach’s history to ensure that future generations may fully see and appreciate the rich heritage of our community. The Society began informally in 2000 when a small group of residents explored the history of the Mission Beach State School to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. A teacher and a teacher-librarian worked with two enthusiastic locals to research the school story and published a book to commemorate the occasion. In 2018, Trudy Tschui, a history enthusiast, revived interest in the history of Mission Beach and started a Facebook page, Mission Beach Memories, which soon built up a strong following. In 2020, when Trudy was elected as Division 3 Councillor for the Cassowary Coast Region, she affirmed her commitment to ensuring Mission Beach had an official historical society. After canvassing

local residents in September 2020, who were highly positive, she called a second meeting at the Mission Arts Centre, on 14 October 2020. At this meeting, a group comprising of Trudy Tschui, Margaret Remilton, Judy Heath, Diane Bull, Dr Valerie Boll, Sandal Hayes, Sue Foley, and Ken Gray agreed to form a committee. Ms Trish Ernst, President of the Innisfail and District Historical Society attended in support of Trudy and endorsed the newly formed society offering the fledgling group the opportunity to be a branch of the Innisfail organisation. At the first meeting of the Society, on 14 October 2020, Trudy Tschui was Chair and Dr Valerie Boll was elected President, with Ken Gray as Secretary. Margaret Remilton, Judy Heath, Sue Foley, Diane Bull, and Sandal Hayes all became inaugural Committee Members. The Society chose its top priority as capturing oral histories of elderly long-term residents. The geographical area for the Mission Beach Historical Society follows that of the Djiru Country, which includes the Mission Beach villages from Carmoo to Midgereebar, plus two villages that are not strictly part of the Mission Beach district, El Arish and Merryburn, but it does not include East Feluga. The committee has ten people including two researchers with doctoral degrees, who advise the society on ethics, security of storage of data, and other data collection methods. Elder and Traditional Owner, Leonard Andy, represents and advises the group on all matters relating to the Street signs in Mission Beach with interesting names Djiru people.

Tully Horse Performance Centre galloping forward with Federal Government grants THE Tully Horse Performance Centre is well on its way to becoming a one-stop-shop for all horse and cattle events in the district after undergoing major improvements thanks in part to two grants from the Federal Government. The equestrian centre received a volunteer grant of $5,000 to buy maintenance items for its facility, including mowing and weed spraying equipment; latches and chains for the new arena; portable panels, kitchen items, and other items that are usually paid for out of volunteers’ pockets. The Centre also received $8,933 from the Stronger Community Program for earthworks, materials, and surface sanding for their all-purpose equestrian arena, which means all types of events can now be held safely, including dressage, jumping, western performance,

challenges, cutting, team penning, and camp drafting. President Geoff Smith said the Tully Horse Performance Centre worked with Kennedy MP, Bob Katter, and his office, to apply for the grants. “We are very thankful to Bob’s office for facilitating the grants process and assisting us,” he said. “Our vision is to develop our equestrian centre to be able to hold all horse and cattle events in the district.” “We formed the group six years ago, and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. We are three-quarters of the way to achieving our vision. If we can get our new toilet block built and a cut- out pen constructed, then we will be very close.” “We are trying to be able to hold any sort of event there that the community may need. Even though the Centre is primarily designed for horse and cattle

events, we will be able to do markets, car rallies, and camping etc. We are more than happy to host those sorts of events.” The club has more than 100 members and has hosted events with more than one-thousand participants, with people travelling from as far as Bundaberg, Clermont, Mackay, and the Cape. Other community groups such as the North Queensland Western Performance Horse Club, use the venue regularly. Kennedy MP, Bob Katter, recently toured the Tully Horse Performance Centre and he said it has many exciting possibilities. “The Ingham rodeo pulled in over two or three thousand people on the weekend, and whilst equestrian events may not be quite as big, they have great potential. I can see thousands of people enjoying the Tully Centre,” he said. “When people think of coastal North Queensland, they think of the sugar cane industry, but I would estimate that one in every ten cane farmers has a cattle operation as well. When I think of a North Queenslander, I think of a man with a cane knife or axe in his hand, or a man on a horse.” “This facility epitomises and preserves our unique North Queensland culture. I congratulate all involved.”

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CRIME WRAP

Strangulation charge, Tully A 20-year-old Tully man will face a number of domestic violence related charges following a disturbance at a Tully residence at around 10.30am on September 10. It will be alleged the man strangled a 23-year-old woman known to him following a verbal argument. The woman fled the residence and requested the assistance of a council worker who contacted police. The woman was medically assessed for injuries to her neck. It will be further alleged the man sent numerous threatening text messages to the woman following interaction with police. Following investigations, the man was charged with unlawful choking in a domestic relationship, attempting to pervert the course of justice, and two counts each of breaching bail conditions and contravening a domestic violence order. He is scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court today.

Man charged over beer theft, Innisfail AN 18-year-old Innisfail man has been charged following investigations into an alleged burglary and theft of alcohol from an Edith Street accommodation complex at around 4.40am yesterday (September 14). It will be alleged the man used a ladder to scale the fence of the complex before wandering through a number of rooms within the complex. He then allegedly left with a stolen carton of beer.

COMMUNITY Police were able to identify the suspect after reviewing CCTV footage at the location. The 18-year-old was located a short time later and charged with two counts of burglary and possession of drug utensils. He is scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 5.

Permanent National Firearms Amnesty THE Australian Government has partnered with Crime Stoppers Australia to launch a permanent firearms amnesty for all Australians for the surrender and registration of unregistered firearms starting from July 1, 2021. Queenslanders who are in possession of an unregistered firearm or firearm-related item (including ammunition, firearm accessories, fittings or parts) are able to surrender these to a police station or licenced participating firearms dealer without prosecution or penalty. In 2017, a national firearms amnesty was initially held over a period of three months, resulting in over 57,000 firearms being handed in Australia-wide. Providing a now permanent national firearms amnesty provides Australians the continued opportunity to surrender unregistered firearms and ensure the safety of our community. It is an offence to possess an unregistered firearm in Australia. However, community members can hand in unregistered firearms and related items anonymously. Persons found in possession of unregistered firearms that have not been surrendered can face penalties and prosecution. Examples of unregistered firearms can include (but are not limited to): • Firearms inherited by family members or friends as part of deceased estates • Firearms in possession of those who do not have the appropriate licence type.

Friday, September 17, 2021 Members of the community that hold a current Weapons Act Licence for the relevant category can apply to register a firearm through participating shooting clubs, firearms dealers, armourer or local police station without prosecution. For those that do not have access to a local police station, there are numerous firearms dealers in the Far North and Queensland participating in the amnesty. Click the link below to locate your nearest participating firearms dealer: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/weaponlicensing/firearms-amnesty-dealers-list When surrendering an unregistered firearm its important to plan ahead: • Pre-arrange a drop off at your local police station or approved firearm dealer by calling ahead and making an appointment • It is illegal to carry firearms and weapons in a public place. Ensure that you notify police or approved dealers before entering the police station or weapons dealership • Keep the firearm out of sight and unloaded to ensure safety for all community members when surrendering unregistered firearms. For more information about the permanent national firearms amnesty in Queensland and Australia wide please visit Crime Stoppers Australia or follow the link: https://crimestoppers.com.au/firearmamnesty/

| 11 Mission Beach and Tully landholders help to connect forests from the Daintree to Ingham COMMUNITY

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MISSION Beach and Tully landholders have joined a strategic action to connect and expand forested areas from the Daintree to Ingham. Property owners Ray Hunter and Sue Gillett have planted thousands of rainforest trees on their land, while neighbour Renate Habermann is waging a war on weeds at the forest edges of cattle paddocks within her rainforest property bordering Clump Mountain National Park. They are among 250 property owners and threatened species recovery team members in important cassowary, Mabi forest, and littoral rainforest areas who were contacted by Terrain NRM last year

and invited to apply for grants. Projects have ranged from revegetation and weed removal work to nature refuge applications. Ray and Sue have been planting native trees on their property at Bingil Bay for the past four years. The 53-acre property was covered in guinea grass. “It was two to three metres high when we bought the land. Now some of the trees are four metres tall. We’ve bought seedlings and grown our own from seeds in cassowary scats. This grant was a real bonus because we could plant another 2,000 trees.” “The changes we’ve seen have been amazing, including the amount and diversity of birdlife we have

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now. We knew cassowaries were here when we bought the land, but we didn’t know it was in a cassowary corridor. Now we see them eating native fruits from our trees and bringing in their chicks - it’s such a thrill. You do what you can to help an endangered species like this one.” Renate has used her grant to clean up the weeds around the cattle paddocks in her property that borders world heritage rainforest. “We’re removing the Siam weed, pond apple, lantana, guinea grass… And we’re fencing to keep the cattle out of more than 70 acres of our rainforest. That’s something we wouldn’t have been able to do without help. We’ve already seen the improvements from keeping the cattle out – it’s reducing erosion at the creeks and native seedlings are coming up and rejuvenating the forest.” “We are used to seeing cassowaries around the area, but we didn’t know we live in a corridor that goes from Mission Beach through to Kurrimine. Being part of this project has changed our farming behaviour.” Other projects in the Mission Beach-Tully area include revegetation and weed control work on a Bingil Bay Rd property through conservation group C4, treeplanting by the Queensland Trust for Nature in Smith’s Gap near El Arish, a voluntary declaration application for private land at Narragon Beach, and work by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council and Djiru and Girringun Traditional Owners to control weeds in littoral rainforest habitat at Clump Point. Terrain NRM’s Tony O’Malley said grants have ranged from $1000 to $25,000. More will be available later this year. “We contacted 250 landholders from across the Wet Tropics region whose properties border world-heritage areas,’’ he said. “These properties also meet criteria ranging from being within the region’s top-six cassowary corridors to being a potential littoral rainforest refugia from sea level rise and storm surges. We give project grants to members of the region’s cassowary, Mabi forest, and littoral rainforest recovery groups as well. The overall goal is to support landholders with the most important habitat for endangered species and ecosystems, in order to maintain that habitat.” This project is supported by Terrain NRM through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. For more information, visit www. terrain.org.au/rainforest

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South Johnstone State School students are great community champions MARIA GIRGENTI SOUTH Johnstone State School students have displayed great community spirit after holding a disco and raising $200, which they recently donated to Mission Beach Wildcare. In June, students attended the ‘Under the Sea’ disco, for which they were required to give a gold coin upon entry. The Student Council decided they would donate the proceeds from the disco to Mission Beach Wildcare. Since 2002, Mission Beach Wildcare Inc have been involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of native animals. The modest facility at Mission Beach Wildcare has grown and, as a result, a large tank has been installed at a cost of over $5,000, which can accommodate bigger turtles. The not-for-profit voluntary organisation provides rescue and retrieval of animals, emergency and prerelease care, the coordination of carers, and access to veterinary resources throughout the Cassowary Coast. Wildlife carers rescue sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife for rehabilitation and release. Steve and Sharon McGuinness have always been involved with wildlife rescue and care but became even more active since Cyclone Yasi in 2011. The pair work under the expert guidance of Jennie Gilbert and her team from Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre. There are currently three green sea turtles in their care with floating syndrome. Stella is 118cm across her shell and also had injuries; Annie, who is 102cm, was found at Halifax Beach, and had wounds on her back and a flipper; whilst Gloria, at 108cm, was also suffering injuries.

Floating syndrome is caused by a build-up of gas in the turtle, which can occur after it has ingested plastics and marine debris as this blocks its gastrointestinal tract and prevents food being properly digested. The body’s unreleased gas keeps the turtle afloat, which stops it diving for food and makes it more vulnerable to predators like sharks or boat traffic. After a process of rehydration and activating the GI tract, and once all the debris has passed from these turtles,

they are able to eat again and progress to being released back into their natural environment. A ban on single use plastic items including straws, drink stirrers, cutlery, plates, bowls, and polystyrene food and beverage containers will come into effect in Queensland on September 1. It is hoped this ban will assist in the reduction of pollution entering waterways and its destructive impacts on marine life and the environment. Members are experienced in the care

Friday, September 17, 2021 of sea turtles, wallabies, pademelons, wallaroos, possums, gliders, birds including raptors, snakes, monitors, frogs, bats, echidnas, bandicoots, cassowary rescue, turtles, and marine life. There are many associated costs involved in the care and rehabilitation of native wildlife so, to enable the carers can continue their valuable work, donations from the community are very much appreciated. Mission Beach Wildcare is always looking for wildlife carers and, to find out more information on how to become a carer or to donate, please visit he Mission Beach Wildcare Inc - Cassowary Coast Facebook page.

South Johnstone State School Leaders, Jarrod and Holly, presented $200 raised from the disco to Steve and Sharon McGuinness from Mission Beach Wildcare.

South Johnstone State School students and staff with Sharon and Steve McGuinness from Mission Beach Wildcare.

| 13 St. Clare’s School Fete a resounding success Friday, September 17, 2021

JILLIAN CABLE AN air of excitement and anticipation permeated the large crowd of over three hundred people who gathered in the under-cover area at St. Clare’s School, Tully, on the evening of Saturday, September 11, for the school’s annual fete. The return of this “Down Under” themed event was particularly welcome after the 2020 fete had to be cancelled due to COVID19. St. Clare’s P & F worked tirelessly to prepare this delightful community event, with the help and support of the parents, staff, students, and, of course, the many generous sponsors. After a prayer of blessing from Father Joby, the night kicked off with every class in the school performing an individual dance routine with a “Down Under” theme to entertain the crowd, who were warmly appreciative of each spectacular, colourful, and, at times, athletic, piece. The stalls opened at 6pm and included all the long-

A colourful dance performance by St Clare’s Year 5 students.

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time favourites. The amazing cake stand was a tribute to the culinary skills of those who had contributed and contained those hard-to-obtain Peach Blossoms, along with many other delicious, sweet treats. There was a massive cent sale, with an incredible number of donated items. Please check St. Clare’s School Facebook page for a list of unclaimed prizes to see if your ticket was a winner. The raffles had marvellous prizes up for grabs and the auction generated a lot of interest.

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and its school community for making this year’s fete such a success. It was a fun-filled night for all, and the school cannot wait to do it all again next year, which gives local residents much for which to look forward.

Plenty of food was on offer with the BBQ, the International Food Stall, a Chocolate Stand and Candy Stall. For the children, there was a kiddies’ corner and some great rides. A standout stall this year was put together by the talented Year 6 class, who made tiedye T-shirts, socks, and pillowcases. This stall sold out on the night! St. Clare’s School sincerely thanks the Tully community, the businesses in the area and surrounds,

The Preps were dancing kangaroos.

(Left to Right) Jo Solien, Maria Calleja, and Carmel Silvestro in front of the delicious cake stall.

An exuberant dance performance by Year 6.

Centacare FNQ launches School Savy in Innisfail MARIA GIRGENTI CENTACARE FNQ recently launched their inaugural School Savy Appeal in Innisfail hosted by the CommBank Innisfail branch. Guests in attendance included Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan and key partners for 2021, including Tosco Office National, St Vincent de Paul Society, and Comm Bank Innisfail. Member for Kennedy Bob Katter, Father Kerry Crowley from the Catholic Diocese of Cairns, the Principals and staff from eight local schools, and businesses were also in attendance. Centacare FNQ is looking for donations of school supplies and uniforms for the first School Savvy popup shop, which is set to open at the Innisfail Shire Hall in January 2022. The pop-up shop sells low cost, new and secondhand uniforms, school supplies, as well as providing information and resources for parents and an opportunity for skill development in the retail trade for Centacare FNQ volunteers. The initiative, which was first developed in Cairns in 2016, would not be possible without the support of St Vincent De Paul Society who have jumped onboard to provide local drop off points in Innisfail. Centacare FNQ’s Executive Director Anita Veivers said, “There was such amazing support in Innisfail for the first Innisfail School Savvy. “School Savvy aims to assist local families on low incomes, or those who are dealing with challenging times.” “With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and families having to purchase new school uniforms, as well as textbooks and school supplies, it can be a huge struggle, especially straight after Christmas.” Centacare FNQ is calling on families and Year 12 students in the Innisfail area to dig out those uniforms

that their children have outgrown, or for which they have no further need, and put them to good use by donating to Innisfail’s School Savvy Appeal. Pre-loved and new uniforms and school supplies in good condition can be dropped off at several locations. There are 11 drop off points in Innisfail and surrounds, where School Savy bins are located and, to find the nearest location for donations, please visit http://bit.ly/3yq1wzP. This project has been made possible with innovation funding from the Australian Department of Social Services, support from Education Queensland, St Vincent De Paul Society, the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, and the Innisfail community. There are many benefits of becoming involved in the School Savyy Business Partnership with two levels,

Centacare FNQ Executive Director Anita Veivers (right) with Innisfail CommBank staff at the School Savy launch in Innisfail.

School Savy Partner, School Savy Friend, or Donor/ Sponsor of school supplies. Local businesses can become involved in many ways, by donating items and funds, fundraising, volunteering at the pop-up shop, becoming a partner, sponsorship, or the Pack-a-Pencil Case initiative to fill a pencil case for a primary or senior student. Donations of new or unwanted quality stationery supplies are welcome, such as pens, calculators, rulers etc, as well as water bottles, back packs, lunchboxes, shoes, and caps. For further information on options, contact 4044 0130, via email schoolsavy@centacarefnq.org and visit the School Savy FNQ Facebook page for updates.

Susette Birchley (Assistant Regional Director - Department of Education) with Principals and staff from local schools taking part in the School Savy Innisfail initiative.

| COMMUNITY Mission Arts 10th Anniversary - Huge Success

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THE 2021 Mission Arts Awards and 10th Anniversary Exhibition opened at Mission Beach Community Arts Centre on Saturday, September 11. The 10th Anniversary Awards exhibition attracted a good crowd to celebrate another year of successful operation at Mission Arts. The exhibition includes diverse works from Artists across the region and is a unique opportunity for visitors to buy original works of art at affordable prices. The art featured in the exhibition includes several themes of focus, including local scenes, figurative, flora and fauna, photographic, and sculpture. Mission Arts opened in late August 2011, and was designed by Bark Architects, and funded by the Federal Government's Economic Stimulus funding. 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. “Opening night was our 10th year celebration and it lived up to our expectations of delivering high standard and original artwork from artistic talent in the Far North. The exhibition is quite exceptional, vibrant, and dynamic,” stated Mission Arts Awards Coordinator, Sue Shannon. “This milestone event took many months of planning. Its success is

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provided by numerous volunteers, who give countless hours in making sure this is an achievement. An event like this helped bring people together to build connections to community through the cultural arts.” The Mission Arts Awards Exhibition is shown daily from September 11, 2021, to October 12, 2021, 10am till 2pm. For more information phone 40886116 or email info@missionarts.com.au

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• 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.

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Land Area 7.39 ha

• 5 bedroom Queenslander home. • Two bathrooms. • Fenced paddocks. • Covered entertainment area. • Large shed.

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Land Area: 4.18 Ha = 10.33 acres.

• 3 bedroom house, lockable shed, small creek and waterhole. • Includes durian fruit trees and approx. 600 mangosteen fruit trees. • Current water licence: 27 Mg. • List of machinery and equipment included in sale. • Babinda Creek approximately 50 metres from rear of property.

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Land Area 1012 sqm

This cottage has been recently refreshed. There are two bedrooms, open plan living, front sunroom or third bedroom, shower and toilet. A security system is an added bonus. Outside there are a variety of fruit trees, double carport, shed, fowl house and a gym / rumpus room. The property, which is fully fenced, is located across from a popular private primary school and Post Office. There is a butcher shop and café approximately 200 metres away. Approximately 10km to the Innisfail CBD. An excellent package.

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C R O S S W O R D

9 12

11 14

19 23

AND CLUES

No 12954

26 Everyone

3 Following behind

28 Emit blood

8 Legally bound

30 Man’s hat

10 Man’s name 11 Also known as (abb) 12 Presses clothes 14 Vessel for burning incense 16 Bear witness to 19 Adversary 20 At a distance 21 North American lynx

31 Grain used in brewing 32 Shrewd 33 Political discontent 35 Catholic prayer book 38 Young sheep 39 Conceit (coll) 40 Without others present

23 Spread out

41 Type of computer

25 Painting and sculpture

42 Adult female humans

HARD

SUDOKU No 215

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

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

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

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

Street, Tully

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

Baptist Churches

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

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

Non-denominational Empower Church Innisfail,

ACROSS:

AOG / ACC / Churhes Of Christ

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church 35

Church times across the region 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

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

DOWN:

Uniting Churches

17 Counts

1 Prescription without physical effect

18 Utter

2 Indian bread

24 Wartime guerrilla

3 Cause to become hostile

27 One-eyed giant (myth)

4 Domesticated polecat

28 Prohibit

22 Large dance hall

5 Remain inactive

29 Information for analysis

6 It protects a computer

30 Fall down

7 God 9 President Eisenhower 13 Votes of no 15 Conceal

31 Wall painting

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 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

9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

37 Before the present CROSSWORD SOLUTION No 12953 M A N T I L S L N T A A E R S V I E L

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

Lutheran

36 Badger’s burrow

E R A R V E E N S

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs:

St Marks Lutheran Church,

34 Killed

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

Tully Tongan Uniting,

B U L O D U E S N E A L M O N D

T O N U S

S E T A R R E S W S E E S C O R I M B E

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No 214

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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NQ commercial fishermen struggle to stay afloat with latest reforms HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has contacted Minister for Fisheries Mark Furner seeking an urgent simplification of the new catch reporting processes for commercial fishermen as well as better support and training for fisheries officers and commercial fisherman. He said this needs to be part of the roll out of the latest Sustainable Fisheries reforms that came into effect on September 1. Mr Dametto was concerned by reports that little to no support or training had been provided to commercial operators to help them adjust to the new reporting requirements. “A number of my constituents have contacted their local fisheries offices and found those officers tasked with ensuring compliance were unable to provide clear answers to many of the commercials fisherman’s questions,” he said. “The reforms and the need to report catch in real time in paper logbooks is causing unworkable logistical problems for many, filling out paper logbooks may work on a trawler with a dry wheelhouse but is a very different

scenario when working out of a tinny in a region with some of the country’s highest rainfall.” September 1 saw 13 new harvest strategies take effect, single reporting requirements across all fisheries, new management regions, several changes to fishing rules such as vessel size and quota and regional effort units – crab, east coast inshore and trawl. He said having to carry a briefcase full of reporting logbooks on a boat with blood, guts and bait in the middle of a wet season just isn’t practical. “The reporting process was expected to modernise and streamline fisheries management in our State, not load up fishermen with a pile of paperwork. “There is now a lot of anxiety circulating around possible future regulation changes and access to fishing grounds. “The North Queensland commercial fishing community has faced their fair share of hardships over the years, and although I acknowledge that there’s an important need to manage the fishery, no one that enjoys buying fresh local seafood wants to see

commercial fishermen walk away from the industry,” Mr Dametto said. Mr Dametto is calling on the State Government to follow through on their word and provide education and support to the commercial operators that have been impacted by these reforms. “You can’t just mail out a pile of reporting logs and expect operators to know what to do with them without proper guidance,” he said. “These reforms came into effect as of the September 1, the education should have been rolled out months ago. “The Government has effectively ruled a line through the taxi industry, they continue to increase regulations for the sugarcane farmers and now I question are these fishery reforms another example of the state playing ‘Big Brother’ tactics in a bid to reduce commercial fishing. If that is their motive, then why not save everyone the pain over the next 10 years and start buying back licenses.”

Member for Hinchinbrook, Nick Dametto at Dungeness.

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Tully Sugar Limited

South Johnstone Mill

Week 13 ending September 10, 2021

Week 12 ending September 12, 2021

Season to date

This week

Season to date

Cane crushed

189,773

1,877,820

Tonnes Cane crushed

101,624

1,180,773

Tonnes Cane crushed

43,626

492,758

District CCS

12.79

12.61

District CCS

12.90

12.73

District CCS

11.55

11.49

3.97M

Crop forecast

Still to crush:

2.55M

Crop forecast

1,369,227

Percentage crushed

35.8%

1.5M

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Friday, September 17, 2021

Yellow Ribbon Day fires up support for Rural Fire Service volunteers QUEENSLANDERS are encouraged to don a yellow ribbon today in support of the almost 30,000 Rural Fire Service (RFS) volunteers committed to keeping their local communities safe. Fire and Emergency Services Minister Mark Ryan said Yellow Ribbon Day (Tuesday, 14 September) was an opportunity to show thanks for the contributions RFS volunteers make to building a stronger and more resilient Queensland. “The men and women who wear the yellow coat and drive the yellow truck from the more than 1300 brigades state-wide are there for us when we need them most,” Mr Ryan said. “Yellow Ribbon Day is particularly relevant this week, as following a mild start to the bushfire season, many parts of the State are now experiencing an increase in bushfire potential, with high to very high bushfire danger ratings in some areas. “Under these conditions, we can expect fires to start and take hold quickly, so everyone should have their bushfire survival plans up-to-date and be ready to enact them if needed.” Mr Ryan said Yellow Ribbon Day, an initiative of the Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland (RFBAQ), was now in its eighth year, and the Queensland Government is committed to ongoing safety improvements for all RFS Volunteers. “In the past financial year, these dedicated

individuals spent more than 152,000 hours responding to incidents across the state. “That’s an incredible effort and Queenslanders are fortunate to be able to call upon this support when the going gets tough. “The safety of all volunteers needs to be constantly reviewed and at the forefront of what we do to protect the people that protect us. “Together with the RFBAQ, the government is invested in improving safety and we are currently working through a number of trials, including upgrades to cab chassis and the inclusion of key safety systems such as roll-over protection and crew spray defence systems. “These men and women spend countless hours away from family, friends and work to willingly give their time to help their fellow community members through some of their darkest hours. “That’s something to be grateful for each and every day so, on behalf of all Queenslanders, thank you.” Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) Commissioner Greg Leach said RFS volunteers provided a range of services to help keep Queensland communities safe, from frontline firefighting to behind the scenes community education and support. “We are highly dependent on our volunteers before, during and after incidents, particularly in rural Queensland which represents 93 per cent of the state’s

land area,” Mr Leach said. “They play a vital role in helping landowners with fire mitigation activities and, with bushfire season now underway, will be called upon to protect lives and property when fire strikes. “QFES has a long-term commitment to further improve the safety of all members of the RFS and we’re working through input from volunteers, and safety and innovation recommendations from a number of sources and engagement with the RFBAQ. “We want all of our volunteers to come home safely each time they are deployed, and we are committed, together with the RFBAQ, to ensuring this happens by investing more in safety for our volunteers.” As well as being on the frontline of emergency response, Mr Leach said volunteers also dedicated countless hours to training and upskilling. “Our RFS volunteers are the backbone of their communities,” he said. “I cannot thank them enough for their selflessness, time, dedication and commitment to Queensland.” Rural Fire Brigades Association General Manager, Justin Choveaux, said Yellow Ribbon Day was a time to pay tribute to selfless volunteers. “The members of the 1,400 Rural Fire brigades defend 93% of Queensland, and Yellow Ribbon Day is when you stop to say 'thankyou' for what they do,” Mr Choveaux said.

Science is unsettled but growers bear the brunt THE draconian reef regulations that could blow a $1 billion-plus hole in the Queensland economy over the next 10 years will have no real impact on the health Great Barrier Reef (GBR), independent scientist Dr Peter Ridd has said. Speaking in support of KAP Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto’s Environmental and Other Legislation (Reversal of Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) Amendment Bill 2021 during the second and final committee hearing, Dr Ridd said the scientific basis for Labor’s reef regulations was flawed. He said the regulations, which were passed in 2019 for the purpose of meeting Reef water quality targets as defined by the 2017 Scientific Consensus Statement, ignored evidence that challenged the significance of river run-off on the health of the GBR. Dr Ridd was speaking in response to a question from Mr Dametto about the impact, positive or negative, of the regulations on the GBR. The Hinchinbrook MP’s Bill is designed to completely reverse Labor’s reef regulations. “My question is in regards to the current reef regulation’s from 2019—the regulation and legislation that my bill seeks to repeal. In terms of the implementation of the current 2019 legislation, could you comment on whether that would have a positive or negative effect—or any effect at all—on the turbidity on the Great Barrier Reef and nutrient making it to the Great Barrier Reef?” Mr Dametto asked Dr Ridd. “The regulations at the moment will have absolutely no effect on anything significant on the Reef because basically the pesticides are not getting out to the Reef,” Dr Ridd told the committee in reply. “When it comes to fertiliser, work from AIMS (Australian Institute of Marine Science) itself demonstrates that the cycling of nutrients across the seabed is the most important thing. “Also work on half a dozen papers has demonstrated that the rivers are relatively minor when it comes to water quality of the Reef. The biggest ‘rivers’ that affect the Great Barrier Reef

are the great ocean currents. These are hundreds of thousands of times bigger than the rivers. “For example, as much water flushes into and out of the Great Barrier Reef lagoon in just eight hours as comes down all the rivers in a whole year.” Dr Ridd said the science the State Government had based their legislation upon required more quality assurance. He said he believed the effect of carbon dioxide on the ocean pH as well as warming temperatures

were far more pertinent to the health of the GBR than anything associated with agricultural run-off. The Bundaberg, Kalamia and Pioneer Canegrowers organisations also publicly backed the Bill at the second public hearing, as did members of the Green Shirts Movement and private citizens. Mr Dametto thanked all witnesses who took part in this final hearing, and said he hoped the committee was giving its decision on the Bill the careful consideration it deserved.

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DESPITE the wet weather on Sunday, thirty bowlers were able to take the green to compete in a game of 2 bowl triples last Sunday afternoon. The team of John O’Brien, Sergio Della Pozza, and Ted Pearce took home $50 each for their efforts, with second prize going to Kevin Forde’s Team, and third place going to Al Strano and the Innisfail boys. Thank you for all who attended the afternoon of fun. The next game will be on October 4, with a $50 meal voucher from our sponsors, the Currajah Hotel, up for grabs. Please contact Tim Kerrigan on 0457 981 111 to nominate. Social Bowls are played every Sunday afternoon. Please have your names in by 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start. All members and visitors are welcome!

Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday’s social bowls’ winners were Bob Chaplain, Justin Walker, and John Messina. Over the weekend, three games of Club Triples were contested with a great variety of bowls being played to secure a win in see-sawing games. Jim Martinod, Michael Roots, and Mal Clifford defeated Doug Juhas, Peter Smith, and Warren Sinclair. Michael de Vries, Ian Humphreys, and Sergio Dalla Pozza were too strong for George Edgerton, John Morrison, and Ted Dorrington. Graeme Anderson, Steve Howe, and John Kremastos defeated Matt Achello, Jamie Paterson, and Joe Van Tienen. In the Mixed Pairs game, Sam Pagano and Bev Anderson defeated Helen Paterson and Alf Strano. The Games Director would like the Consistency Singles games to be played by September 30. Players are asked to check the white board for the draw and to organise their games. Mal Clifford and Snow Clark were elected as Pennants Selectors at the Men’s meeting last Thursday. At the meeting, it was decided to start play by 1:15pm on Thursdays. Names need to be in by 12.30pm, please, so the card can be called by 1.00pm. Visitors are most welcome.

Ingham Bowls Club News NIGHT Barefoot Bowls results for September 9 The lucky prize-winning team of Roger Celotto, Audrey Scott, Danny Chappell, and Bob Bell lost to Lian Fascetti, Robyn Fascetti, Tom Newsam, and Stan Cotton 8 – 14.

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Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, September 8 President John Brown and members of Tully Bowls Club welcomed Federal MP Bob Katter to our Club for a meeting on Wednesday afternoon. After the photo shoot several members enjoyed the afternoon playing a few ends of bowls. Sunday, September 12 Eighteen players enjoyed two Games of 10 ends. Welcome to our visitors Derek and Helen from Maryborough. Team 1: John Taylor / Derek / Helen -v- Team 2: Mary Bacic / Val Zamora / Rita Hudson (9 all). Team 3: Peter Smith / Joanne Townsend / Ron

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Senini -v -Team 4: Leno Cecato / Pauline Edwards / Avis / Pam (5-16). Team 5: Bev Achilles / Val / Rod Bradley / Wendy Niven -v- Team 6: Ray Downing / Ron French / Joan Mercer (15- 5). After Smoko: Team 1 -v- Team 4 (9-7). Team 2 -v- Team 5 (12-8). Team 3 -v- Team 6 (19-2). The winning team was Team 4: Leno / Pauline / Pam /Avis. Each player received $10. (Pam and Avis shared). Sunday, September 12 John Brown / Dennis Shirlaw / Judy Hood competed in a Triples Day in South Johnstone. Tuesday, September 14 Mary Bacic, Judy Hood, Joan Mercer, Joanne Townsend, and Val Zamora competed in Silkwood’s President Day. Mary’s Team was the winning team and Joan was in team which were runners-up. We thank Silkwood Club for a lovely day. Our Club is looking forward to our game against Macknade in Tully on September 26. It is always nice to play different players and enjoy this special day. Cheers!

Ingham Ladies’ Bowls RESULTS of social play: M. Moore, J. Fenoglio, and P. Miguel [33] -v- R. Doherty, C. Wickens, and A.Rutheford [7]. B. Eddleston, J. Casanovas, and S. Ryan [17] -v- S. DiBella, K. Rotondo, and L. Melvin [9]. There will be no play at Ingham green next Wednesday. Please have your names in by Sunday if you wish to play in the C. Marmino Memorial at Noorla instead.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls ON Wednesday afternoon, ladies participated in two games of social bowls. In a close affair, Eileen Hamman, Dian Catelan [16] defeated Bev Anderson and Marcia Ryall [14]. Dell Steve and Lyn Stevenson played half a game, and the ladies enjoyed a scrumptious afternoon tea provided by Dell Steve. Louise Hoskins, Pam Anderson, and Jan Dunn [17] defeated Helen Paterson, Sue Morrison, and Vera Rowe [13]. Innisfail will field a team of fours in a TFNQDLBQ Fours event, the Josie Sue San Memorial Shield, at South Johnstone Bowls Club next Tuesday, September 21. A full green of sixty-four players is expected on the green with teams from Mareeba, Silkwood, Innisfail, Yungaburra, South Johnstone, Marlin Coast, Edmonton, and Tully clubs taking part. This event runs all day and three games of 16 ends will be played with prize money awarded to the winning club.

Donna Gosney, Luisa Di Bella, and John Piotto drew with Chris Johnson, Jan Johnson, Maria Moore, and Alf Di Bella, 13 – 13. The winners of the Men’s Pairs played on September

Innisfail ladies took to the green on Wednesday for social bowls.

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Silkwood Bowls Club WEDNESDAY, September 8, Social Bowls

Greg Matfin’s team, with Jan Harvey and Cyril Large defeated Glen Harvey’s team, with Alan Hudson / Barry Green and Rob Roel [23/11]. Terry Corcora’s team, with Rob Nowell and Lee Mayell defeated Team ‘Dutchy,’ with Anna Della Bella and Steve Hunter [31/14] The Annual Bowls Queensland North versus South Challenge will be held at the Mossman Bowls Club on October 30 and 31, 2021. Many of the finest players will be in action. Congratulations to our own Silkwood Bowls Club member, Denise Charman, who has been selected in the Women’s North Team. We wish you good luck!

Mirella Berryman. Second place, with Sandra Bates as Skip, and with Sue Faranndo and Joan Mercer won the first game +7 and had a draw in the second game. Congratulation to all. We hope you all had a good time as much as we enjoyed your company.

Friday, September 17, 2021 All are welcome. Anyone who would like to join us, please come along, and try us out! You can also follow us on Facebook.

Wednesday, September 15, Social Bowls ‘Dutchy,’ with Jan Harvey and Tim Wallis, defeated Ron Giveen, with Len Charman and Steve Hunter [22/16]. Glen Harvey, with Rob Nowell and Lee Mayell drew even with Denise Charman, Alan Hudson, and Cyril Large [17/17]. We offer free coaching lessons to anyone who would like to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls. Age has no limit. This Friday night, September 17, please note that we have to cancel our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls. Our contact number is 0459 211 552. Please give us a call if you are in doubt of play.

Sunday, September 12, Social Bowls Barry Green and Cyril Large defeated Alan Hudson and Ann Hollingsworth [29/10]. Bev Marsden and Tim Wallis defeated Rob Nowell and Russ Marsden [23/11]. Tuesday, September 14, Ladies’ Presidents’ Day at Silkwood What a fun day it was! Thank you to all visiting bowling clubs who joined us in celebration of their Presidents for 2021.The winning team with two wins +23 was Mary Basic, with Jan Harvey and Anna Della Bella /

Golf News Ingham Golf COMING golfing events in Ingham include: The Ingham Men’s Open, which will be held in less than two weeks on Saturday, September 25. The next Friday Social will be held on October 1. The last Social welcomed thirty guests, with great ford and fun. Come along from 4pm. 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 Nilo Martin Golf Day, which is a Single Stableford, will be held on Saturday, October 23. The A-Grade Stroke Pennants will now be held on November 13 – 14. The Mick Poggioli Ingham Corona Cup will be held on November 27. Results: Tropical Coast Vets participated in the Yamaha cup in Tully last Tuesday. This was an Aggregate Stroke event. The winning team was Mick Poggioli and Gary Cantoni, both from Ingham, with a score of 154 nett. Top of the run-down was Alan Cockburn and Mike Fluerty, with 160 nett (Ingham). The run-down teams included Fred Smith (Ingham)164 nett, and Geoff Gianotti and Aldo Cantoni (Ingham), 166nett. Ladies pin shots went to Sue Cameron and Julie Reed. Wednesday’s Ladies competed for the Nilo and Antoinette Martin Trophy in very blustery conditions. It was a Stableford event and there was a good field of eleven players, including our Forrest Beach visitors and Rowes Bay visitor Prue Dunstan. The winner, with a score of 33, was Deb Giles. Sue Cameron was a distant second with 28 points. The runner-up was Julie Reed with 26 points. Pin shots were won by Deb Giles, Bruna Quadrio (2), and Carol DiBella. Thank you to the Martins for supplying the game prizes. They have

supported us for many, many, years, and we appreciate this greatly. Fourteen players competed in a single stroke event on Saturday. Ian Fitzgerald emerged the winner with nett 72, followed by Adrian Chinotti as runner-up with nett 74. Run-down winner was Steven Marbelli, also with nett 74. Sunday’s game was the next round of the Players’ Championship. Twenty-six players competed. The winner was Cameron Watt, with 37 stableford points. Runner-up winner, just behind, was Neil Edwards, with 36, and the run-down winner, also on 36 points, was Aurelio Mason. Julian Tomlinson won the pin shot. Next Saturday’s competition will be a Single Stableford event and Sunday’s game is Round 4 of the Pairs’ Championship, a 4BBB event. Happy golfing!

Tully Golf IGA Tully Open, September 11 - 12 Overcast skies and a slight drizzle welcomed over seventy players to the 2021 Tully Open. The results of the Saturday daily prizes were Men’s A-Grade Nett winner’s 3rd place Kygel Spencer, with 2nd place going to Johno Dean and Tanu Wulf coming in first. The B-Grade Nett winners 3rd place was Mark Twomey, with 2nd place going to Gavin Camilleri and B. Snowden taking out 1st place. Brice Henry took out 3rd place in the Men’s C-Grade, with Illja Karsikas in 2nd and Kevin Edwards came first.

Day Two also saw another strong field of around seventy players who competed in better condition than Day One. Daily prize winners were A-Grade Men third place was Dave Morris, with Justin Cifunetes second and Ian Jones came in first. B-Grade 1st went to Mark Twomey, 2nd to Jim Boston and M. Deguara was 3rd. The C-Grade winner was Brice Henry, second was Alex Gilbride and Ernie Gower came third. The Ladies’ Division 2 first place went to Betty Favier, with Audrey Gower and Kim Milini coming third. The Ladies’ Division 1 saw Jo Baron take out first, with Kim Robertson second and Julie Reed third. NTPS Men’s A-Grade 2/11 Mike Kennedy, 7/16 Michael Morgan, with Kygel Spencer taking out the Longest Drive again. B-Grade Men’s 2/11 Gavin Camilleri, 7/16 Maurie Smith, and Gavin also winning the Longest Drive again. The C-Grade Men’s 2/11 Graham Boyd, 7/16 Tony Gray, and Alex Gilbride took out the Longest Drive. The Ladies’ Division 2: 2/11 and 7/16 Kim Milini, and the Longest Drive Deb Giles. Division 1: 2/11 Kass Marshall, 7/16 Carly Lavell, and also saw Annabelle Hutchings take home the Longest Drive for the second day running. The 36-Hole Nett winners were Men’s A-Grade Kygel Spencer and runner up Mike Kennedy. The B-Grade winner was Gavin Camilleri and runner up Amar Gurung. The C-Grade winner was Kevin Edwards and Mick Harris came second. The Ladies’ Division 1 36Hole Nett winner was Sue Cameron and Carly Lavell was the runner up.

The Ladies’ Division 2 third place went to Hipas Donald, second place went to Betty Favier and Deb Giles came first. Division 1 third place winner was Jo Baron, with Kass Marshall coming in second and Sue Cameron in first place.

So that just leaves the winner of the 2021 Tully Open Champion, who was Johno Dean winning in a 3- hole playoff from Jon Mackenzie. The Ladies’ Champion was Annabelle Hutchings and the runner- up was Kass Marshall.

NTPS Men’s A-Grade 2/11 Troy Hutchings and 7/16 Adam Stubbings, with Kygel Spencer taking home the Longest Drive. B-Grade Men 2/11 Jim Boston and 7/16 Gavin Camilleri, who also took out the Longest Drive for the B-Grade Men. C-Grade 2/11 Steve Bowden and 7/16 Illja Karsikas, with Wayne Kelly taking out the Longest Drive. Ladies’ Division 2 Longest Drive Hipas Donald. Ladies Division 1: 2/11 Sue Cameron and 7/16 Annabelle Hutchings, who also took out the Division 1 Longest Drive.

Once again, congratulations to all the winners! The Tully Golf Club hopes all players had an enjoyable weekend and hope to see you all back next year. Weekends like this are not possible without the great sponsorship from Tully IGA, Greg and Sandra Flegler , Drummond Golf Cairns, and the Tully Country Club. To all the volunteers who helped Graham Sinton prepare the course, the bar staff, the BBQ cooks, and Henry for being the hole in one spotter, our sincere thanks to all of you.

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Golf News El Arish Golf THANKFULLY, we have results from three competitions to report this week. On Tuesday, September 7, we had a great field out competing with Winners being taken for the last time this season by two of our cherished visitors! The Ladies’ winner was Jan Boulton on 36 and the Men’s winner on such a ‘grand finale’ of 40. The Approach Shot on #1/10 could not be beaten, as Gavin Camilleri ‘holed in’! NTP #4/13 All-In won by Jeff Peel and Jo Baron took the Ladies’ #5/14. Sporters on Thursday, September 9, played the 2nd 9 Stableford. The winner was David Rogers on 24, second was Graham Anderson on 21, with Tony Gray third on a count back. The Least Putts was taken by Gavin Camilleri with 14. NTP’s: Paul Marland had a very ‘straight’ day taking #10 - #12 and #16, Rod Rackley #11, Neil Ross #13, Jamie Smith #14, and Gavin Camilleri #17. We thank Karen Hardy / ACME Insurance for her sponsorship on the day. On Saturday, September 11, a Stroke event was played, sponsored by our Patron, Kevin Kelly. We had a smaller field than usual, due to many of our players supporting the Tully Open. The Men’s winner was Troy Kopp on 67 and the runner-up was Paul Marland on 68, with Jeff Peel coming in third on a count-back with 70. The Ladies’ winner was Rhonda Bliss on 66 and the runnerup was Liz Marland on a count-back to Kelly Cavallaro, with both on 73. NTP’s: #2/11 Men’s Jake Perkins, #4/13 All-In Lindsay Perkins, and #5/14 Ladies’ Kelly Cavallaro. We thank Kevin for his ongoing sponsorship of our Patron’s Day. This Saturday, September 18, we will play a 2-Ball Ambrose/Draw. Please join us and enjoy the day.

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clubhouse ready for the Vandeleur & Todd Innisfail Open last weekend. It was a successful event, and special thanks go to Stephen Todd and his team for their continued sponsorship. The committee has approved a contractor to remove the milky pine. This work will be scheduled as soon as possible. The temporary tees will be in place until the work is completed and the repairs have been finished on the sixth tee. Last week’s Innisfail Golf Club Rules/ Etiquette quiz and answer: 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? Answer: False. When a ball is lifted from a part of the course other than the putting green because it interferes with play, cleaning is not allowed (Rule 14.1c). This week’s Quiz: In match play, Lombo has teed off from outside the teeing area when starting the first hole. The penalty for the ‘Ice Man’ is loss of hole. True or False? The answer was revealed last Saturday, and all correct answers went in a draw for a Titleist Pro V1. Wednesday All Sporters’ 9-hole competition Results 1st: John Lombardi 17pts c/b 2nd: Ned Jacobsen 17pts 3rd: Jeff McGrath 16pts c/b Friday Sporters’ 9-hole competition Results 1st: John Abbott 22pts 2nd: Rod ingram 21pts 3rd: Peter Ryde18pts

A HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who helped get the Innisfail course and

Trent Mann claimed the A-grade Gross title and Paul Tattam won the A-grade Nett at the Innisfail Open.

It was great to see so many players from around the region step up and play in the Vandeleur & Todd Innisfail Open 18-hole competition last Saturday. There were many great compliments received from players on how good the course looks, especially from the women playing the new ladies’ course for the first time. Trent Mann was impressive with two rounds at even par, for the A-grade Gross title, whilst Paul Tattam surprised everyone with his new hat and an A-grade Nett win. George Savage played his first competition and shot the lights out on Saturday, which helped secure the B-grade Gross champion, whilst Vaughan Smith, snuck up on the field to secure the B- Grade Nett title. Matt Barclay put in a score last Saturday that our B-Graders would be happy with to seal the C-grade Gross, by one shot over Gordonvale’s Ken Thompson. Addi Butorac is hard to beat on her home turf and got the job done in the Ladies’ Division 1 Gross. Carol Lavell played well on Sunday to claim the Nett prize.

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Raelene Bradley from Mareeba took out the Ladies Division 2 Gross, whilst Glynis McGrath stormed home to win the Nett Division 2 champion. Congratulations to all of Innisfail’s players who featured in the prizes and played some great golf. Please check out the Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00pm, groups of 4 permitted. Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of 4 permitted - online bookings. Saturday competition - Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal - timesheet tee off 7.30am and 12.00pm. FNQ Veterans Golf - September 21. Variety Charity Trades and General Public Day - September 24 - Contact Robert Kopp. Mark Walker Memorial on the weekend of October 8 – 10. FNQ Ladies Ambrose - October 31. FNQ Pennants Round - November 11. Survivor Golf Series - December 4 – 5.

Cindy Cockle, Glynis McGrath, and Addi Butorac who played in the Innisfail Open.

Matt Barclay won the C-grade Gross title at the Innisfail Open.

George Savage (right) won the B-grade Gross title at the Innisfail Open and was presented with his prize by sponsor Stephen Todd.

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Innisfail Leprechauns’ teams have clean sweep over Tully Tigers in local derby MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Leprechauns faced their Cassowary Coast rivals, the Tully Tigers, at Callendar Park in the local derby, which was their final home game and a regular season fixture. In the first half, Tully’s only try was scored by Jermaine Gibuma, and a field goal was slotted right on half time. Two tries to Andrew Garrett saw Innisfail go into the half time break with a convincing 28 - 5 lead. Despite never giving up, Tully were scoreless in the second half, however the points fest continued for Innisfail. The home side ran in with 24 unanswered points, which saw them finish with a crushing 60 - 5 victory over Tully Tigers. Innisfail’s try scorers were Andrew Garrett 3, Daniel Mooka 3, Daniel Mairu, Dan Sagigi, Cedrick Valentine, Aaron Jolley, and Owen Williams. Jolley, 6 goals, Daniel Mooka 1. Man of the Match: Robert Haren (captain). Innisfail A-Grade Coach Leon Hallie stated that it was an important win for the team against an under-strength Tully side and it cemented a vital top three spot. “I was able to reward Colby Roberts (debut), Robbie Meeks, and Owen Williams with the rare opportunity to play

A-Grade.” “There is still a bit of work to do for us to be a threat to Mossman this weekend.” In Reserve Grade, the Leprechauns went into the sheds at half time in front with a 12 - 0 lead. Tully registered their first and only points for the game, with tries to Jonty Ivey and Nabil Sipi in the second half and a goal by Rhaymus Tomarra. The home side ran away with the game and registered a 36 - 10 win over Tully. Innisfail’s try scorers: Michael Morton 3, Tyrrell Callope, Ronan Doolan, Devante Heron, and Adrean Laza. Goals: Michael Morton 4. Man of the Match: Martin Baptiste

Mossman-Port Douglas 52 defeated Kangaroos 16 Edmonton 14 defeated Atherton 12 Southern Suburbs 38 defeated Yarrabah 30 Bye: Cairns Brothers CDRL Ladder Round 20: Cairns Brothers 38, Mossman-Port Douglas 29, Innisfail 28, Ivanhoes 25, Yarrabah 25, Edmonton 21, Kangaroos 20, Southern Suburbs 20, Mareeba 18, Atherton 14, and Tully 4. Reserve Grade Innisfail 36 defeated Tully 10 Ivanhoes 32 defeated Mareeba 16 Mossman-Port Douglas 58 defeated

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Under 18 Innisfail 32 defeated Tully 22 Ivanhoes 32 defeated Mareeba 12 Kangaroos 20 defeated MossmanPort Douglas 0 on forfeit Edmonton 28 defeated Atherton 14 Southern Yarrabah 20

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This Sunday, the Innisfail Leprechauns Reserve Grade will face the Ivanhoes in the minor semi-final at Barlow Park, Cairns, with kick off at 2.30pm, followed by the A-Grade in a 2019 Grand Final rematch against Mossman-Port Douglas at 5.30pm.

It was a closer affair in the Under 18 clash, as Innisfail held a slim six-point lead at half time. A second half fightback by Tully put them back in the game, however the 32 - 22 victory went to Innisfail. Innisfail try scorers: Shaquille Johnson, Colby Aldridge 3, Luke Magnanini and Cadmas Creed. CDRL Round 20 fixtures - September 10 – 12 A-Grade Innisfail 60 defeated Tully 5 Mareeba 12 defeated Ivanhoes 4

Innisfail Leprechauns and Tully Tigers Under 18 teams after their game at Callendar Park last Saturday. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Innisfail Leprechauns A-Grade team finished third on the ladder and will play Mossman-Port Douglas in the minor semi-final on Sunday. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Daniel Mooka scored a hat trick of tries in the A-grade game against Tully. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Innisfail’s Devante Heron on his way to the try line in the Reserve Grade match against Tully. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Coach Ken Laza and Innisfail Reserve Grade team finished second on the ladder and will now play in the minor semi-finals on Sunday. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Innisfail Leprechauns and the Tully Tigers players in the Under 18 game. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Local rugby league players nominated for top awards

Reserve Grade player Colby Roberts.

Innisfail’s Aaron Jolley. Innisfail A-grade Captain Robert Haren. STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI THREE Innisfail Leprechauns A-grade players have been nominated for the coveted Cairns District Rugby League Gold Medal, with the winners to be announced tonight. Innisfail’s Captain Robert Haren, Aaron Jolley, and Northern Pride contracted player Taulata Fakalelu are the three in contention for the medal. There are 11 top medal contenders with players from clubs represented and include a mix of seasoned campaigners and emerging talent. The Gold Medal for A-Grade Best and Fairest Player is decided by a voting system by referees and touch judges on a “3, 2, 1” points basis for each game throughout the season. These points are then calculated at the end of the regular season to determine those players in the running for the Gold Medal. Innisfail’s Reserve grade player Colby Roberts has been nominated for the Lionel Williamson Medal. Rayesha Swain in the Innisfail Open Women’s team is a contender for the Debbie Gallop Medal, whilst Tully Tigers’ Under 18 player, Thomas Busch, is in the running for the Moore Family Medal. Best and Fairest medals will be awarded in Reserve and Under 18, as well as silver medals for the top Under 16 juniors in the FNQ Rugby League Coast and Eacham competitions. The winners will be announced at the Gold Medal gala dinner held at Pullman Cairns International Hotel. This gala evening is all about recognising and rewarding the achievements of players, coaches, clubs, referees, volunteers, and support staff, who Rayesha Swain has been nominated for the have excelled on and off the field. Women’s Player of the Year award.

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have to be at their best. Coach Emmi was proud that the boys’ hard work has paid off. “We have done the arduous work, now it’s up to them if they want it,” he stated.

Muriata AS the 2021 CDRL Senior season finally closed the curtains on another unforgettable year for the Tigers, our Juniors will take the most teams to the Cairns District Junior Rugby League Grand Finals, with three of our sides vying for premiership glory. For such a small town to feature in a treble on title taking day, the whole community is behind our boys to bring home the flags. The three Coaches, who have been trusted with the big task of guiding our great players to the podium, will be cool calm and collected, and that pretty much sums up Jono Taylor, Ben Thompson, and legendary bloke Anthony Emmi. All three mentors are the best people for the job, and if we are to add to our Tigers’ trophy cabinet after Saturday, then these guys will

Where one was weary, Coach Taylor said his team will be ready for the opposition this weekend. “We have not beaten them yet, so we have a point to prove. We just have to believe!” As you would expect, nerves play a part in the buildup, Jono added that there’s some excitement in the air. “Although it’s a Grand Final, we are still excited to be there, so come the weekend, we’ll be ready.” If you want to add theatre to the whole thing, then Hollywood could not have made this storyline up. It is the last play of the game, down by a try. Cometh the man, cometh the player, when ‘rough dirty lil hooker’ Colby Thompson dives over to lock the game up. With the siren sounding, future superstar Cameron Nelson steps up and kicks his team to the decider against Roo’s. “Full credit to these boys, they play for each other.

Friday, September 17, 2021 It is going to be an interesting game, as both sides like to play aggressive, so expect the unexpected. Training will be just focusing on our roles.” So, make sure you make the trek north to support our boys this Saturday in the biggest games of their lives, and restore some rugby league order back in the Tigers jersey. Good luck boys, up the river!

Tully Tigers Grand Final Line-up Anthony Emmi U/15s 1. Ben Roebuck 2. Phoenix Fraser Cairns 3. Reece Durighello 4. Logan Deloryn 5. Raymond Amosa 6. Xavier Carlaw 7. Marly Helion 8. Riley Congoo 9. Cohen Emmi 10. Jesse Peck 11. Jamie Muriata 12. Ezekeil Ivey 13. Phillip Coppens 14. Samuel Leo 15. Graham Jeffrey 16. Dylan Cunningham 17. Tureti Ryder 18.

The players carrying the flag this weekend for the Tigers.

Ben Thompson U/16s 1. Rennic Purcell 2. Teariki Scott 3. Brett Brunello 4. Malachai Donaldson 5. Dominic Kennedy 6. Braithan Ketchell 7. Isacc Stagg 8. Jason Hallie 9. Colby Thompson 10. Mitchell Frost 11. Jace Taylor 12. Jack Lodge 13. Cameron Nelson 14. Logan Peach 15. Jayvee Field 16. Ben Roebuck 17. Marly Helion 18. Jordias Aruda 19. 20.

Silkwood Clay Target members shoot their way to success MARIA GIRGENTI A STRONG contingent of Silkwood Clay Target Club members competed in the two-day Northern Zone Trap Carnival held at the Townsville Gun Club on August 28 - 29.

a very impressive 27/30 to take out second place in C-Grade. Local shooter results were as follows: Event 1 - Northern Zone Double Barrel Championship Open

There were in excess of 116 shooters, who hailed from Charters Towers, Cloncurry, Burdekin, Herbert River, Toowoomba, Port Denison, Atherton Tableland, Silkwood, and Toogoolawah clubs.

1st: Michael Thurston (Silkwood) 98/98.

The Northern Zone includes all Queensland Clay Target Association Clubs from Bowen north to Atherton and out to Normanton.

Event 3 - Northern Zone Point Score Championship

Michael Thurston from Silkwood Clay Target Club was crowned the Overall Double Barrel Champion with an overall perfect score. Emma Thurston’s dry practice before the Double Rise Championship event certainly paid off as she shot

Emma Thurston putting in dry practice before the Double Rise Championship event.

Event 2 - Northern Zone Single Barrel Championship Open - 1st: Barry Bosworth (Herbert River) 43/43. AA - 1st: Ron Gough (Silkwood) 42/43. Open 1st: William Bosworth (Herbert River) 156/156. B - 1st: Patrick Wilkins (Silkwood) 74/75. Event 4 - Northern Zone Handicap 3rd: Nathan Thurston (Silkwood) 27/28. Event 5 - Northern Zone Medley Championship

Michael Thurston from Silkwood Clay Target Club won the Overall Double Barrel Championship at the Northern Zone Trap Carnival in Townsville.

Open - 1st: Barry Bosworth (Herbert River) 100/100. AA - 1st: Michael Thurston (Silkwood) 124/125. Event 6 - Northern Zone Double Rise Championship Open - 1st: Barry Bosworth (Herbert River) 29/30. B - 1st: Duncan Sutherland (Silkwood) 44/50. C - 2nd: Emma Thurston (Silkwood) 35/40. Event 7 - Open Team Shoot Carnival High Guns AA - 1st: Barry Bosworth (Herbert River) 263/271. B - 1st: Patrick Wilkins (Silkwood) 255/285. Zone Teams Open 1st: Ron Gough (Silkwood) 124/125. 2nd: William Bosworth (Herbert River) 123/125. Veteran 3rd: Barry Bosworth (Herbert River) 143/150.

Sandra Crapella (right) provided encouragement to one of Silkwood Clay Target Club’s junior shooters,Tehel Hayman-Rubach.

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Local boxer Kevin Simpson is crowned two-time Queensland Champion MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL boxer, Kevin Simpson, recently competed in the two-day Sunstate Amateur Boxing League State Titles held at Townsville Showgrounds and returned with two gold medals. A 350+ strong crowd was treated to a night of boxing action with 27 fights over two nights, with 11 bouts on the first night and 16 on the second. Simpson returned home as the Queensland State Champion after winning the final of the 63.5kg Junior Division against Cohen Lockett from Ashley Cupitt Boxing Academy in Yungaburra. With no fighters in his 13 - 14 years age division, Simpson, aged 14, went straight through to the final and had to step up to the 15 - 16 years age division. This was the third time these fighters had met in the ring, with Simpson having won two out of three bouts. At the starter’s bell in the first round, Simpson quickly sized up his opponent’s capabilities. Simpson then landed a double right-hand jab in the first 10 seconds, which sent Lockett flying into the corner and up against the ropes. From then on, Simpson broke his opponent’s fighting spirit and continued to wear him down by controlling the centre of the ring, cutting angles, and creating no room for evasion. In the second and third rounds, Simpson displayed more aggression and continued to outclass Lockett and kept him on the backfoot, with his quick thinking on his feet, agility, and footwork. He won all three two-minute rounds and was unanimously declared the winner by the four Judges.

Kevin and his family especially want to thank Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan and CEO James Gott, as well as Bali Tropical NQ, Innisfail Glass & Aluminium, Innisfail Mini Rail, Innisfail District Darts Association, Wet Tropic Times, Nature Earth Crystals, Midway Butchery, Babinda Springs, Barrier Reef Concreting, as well as Eric and Christine Norman, for their support and generous donations. They are also grateful to family, friends, and members of the community who reached out and donated, as without everyone’s support Kevin would not have been able to achieve his goals. He trains twice a week at Babinda Boxing Club with his Coach Eric Norman and during his hour-long training sessions Simpson works in the ring using pads and bags with the core focus on skills, technique, strength, stamina, and general fitness in the ring. Simpson has been gaining a broad range of sparring experience with different fighters at Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail gym, Morgan Black at Tully Boxing gym, Quinton Smith at Athlete Muay Thai gym and with Ken Dalton at Redlynch Boxing Fitness. Babinda Boxing Club supporter shirts are available for sale at $20 in all sizes up to 5XL, with all proceeds going towards the Club and its fighters so they can participate in future tournaments. The family is looking for official sponsors for Kevin and anyone interested in coming onboard, should please contact his father, Kevin Snr, on 0401 156 795. Simpson’s next tournament is at Buzza’s Gym in Port Douglas this Saturday, followed by Hawk’s Boxing in Townsville on October 2 and Bryde’s Boxing Gym in Mareeba on October 9.

Kevin Simpson was crowned a two-time Queensland Junior Champion after winning gold medals at the State Titles in Townsville in the 13/14 and 15/16 age divisions.

Kevin Simpson (second from right) celebrates his State Title wins, with his Father Kevin Senior, Coach Eric Norman, Cousin Justin Meeks (formerly from Innisfail) who won gold in the Under 13/14 (54kg), and his Coach Scott McLean from Rock Solid Boxing Club.

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Innisfail Judokas bring home medals at Cairns Open MARIA GIRGENTI NINE Innisfail Judokas recently competed in Judo Queensland’s Cairns Open at Northern Beaches Judo Club, Yorkeys Knob, with several members bringing home medals. The Cairns Open, a state team qualification event, attracted close to 90 registrations with Judokas from the Northern Beaches, Innisfail, Coral Coast, Cairns, and Mackay Judo Clubs participating. This competition provided Judo Queensland members with the opportunity to compete against other clubs in their own weight and age categories to gain valuable competition knowledge, experience, and competence. All Judokas competed in multiple divisions, with most stepping up higher to ensure there were plenty of quality bouts.

their lead to 477 points, followed by Innisfail Judo Club in second place with 338 points. Northern Beaches Judo Club finished second at Cairns Open and, now with 232 points, have added some distance between Cairns Judo Club on 193 points. Mackay Judo Club are still strong with a 1:1 win to loss ratio, behind only the Coral Coast and Innisfail. Coral Coast have the most gold medals (42), followed by Innisfail (26), Northern Beaches (18), and Cairns (13). Results were as follows: Junior Girls (-36kg) 2nd: Flynn Nurzenski Junior Girls (-40kg) 1st: Charli-Rose Nurzenski

There was some great judo on display, and everyone did themselves and their respective clubs extremely proud.

3rd: Flynn Nurzenski

Members of the Innisfail Club wished to thank the Northern Beaches Judo Club, all officials, referees, medical personnel, parents, volunteers, as well as fellow judokas for another great competition.

Senior Girls (-48kg)

Senior Girls (-44kg) 2nd: Charli-Rose Nurzenski 2nd: Lily De Brincat

Innisfail Judo Club won five gold medals, nine silver, and four bronze. After the fourth round in the North Queensland Regional Series, Coral Coast Judo Club have extended

Jade Banno (orange belt) won two silver medals.

Gold medallist Ben Sultana with Flynn and Charli-Rose Nurzenski, who both won medals.

Sensei Paul De Brincat with the girls from Innisfail Judo Club who won medals.

Senior Girls (-63kg) 2nd: Cienna Leaver Senior Girls (+63kg) 1st: Cienna Leaver Cadet Men (-66kg) 1st: Riley De Brincat 2nd: Coby De Brincat 3rd: Seth Leaver Cadet Women (-44kg) 1st: Lily De Brincat Cadet Women (+70kg) 2nd: Jade Banno Junior Men (-66kg) 2nd: Riley De Brincat 3rd: Coby De Brincat Junior Women (-78kg) 2nd: Jade Banno Senior Men (-73kg) 1st: Ben Sultana 2nd: Riley De Brincat 3rd: Coby De Brincat Innisfail Judokas were set to compete in the Cassowary Coast Open competition, a state team qualification event last month, however it was postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown and will be held later in the year.

Seth Leaver (green/blue belt) won a bronze medal.

Coby Brincat (white Gi) won a silver and two bronze medals at the Cairns Open. Photo: RC Photography

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I am writing this report on Monday, September 13, and at this stage there have been no reports of boats heading out wide over last weekend. The winds did drop on Sunday; however, they were not ideal, and I feel the rain put anglers off. Today, Monday, the sea conditions and weather have improved markedly. Anyone who can manage a day off is planning a trip to the reef or islands either today or tomorrow. I know I am, so hopefully by the time this goes to print the area will be awash with fishing tales from out wide. September and October are the best time of the year to target big Spanish Mackerel around the close in islands. For best results, try drifting large live baits or trolling wolf herring. The building tides this weekend are ideal. I have caught many Spanish in the 20 to 35kg mark at this time of year. Again, reports from the local estuaries are few and far between. There have been some nice Mangrove Jacks and Barra caught, however anglers have had to look for fishable water as water quality has been very poor. On a more positive front, there have been good reports of Grunter in the creeks, especially those in the Hinchinbrook region. As we move into spring and the early summer months, Grunter catches normally improve, especially in the coastal rivers. There are also good numbers of Pikey Bream schooling around the snags in the estuaries. Those chasing Mud Crabs have been managing a feed, with most boats reporting 2 to 4 keepers for an overnight set. This is not record breaking by any means but, if you combine some fishing, it is well worth the effort. As the temperatures rise, the freshwater fishing is improving quickly with some great reports of Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch being caught in the coastal creeks. The freshwater reaches of the Tully and Johnstone Rivers are also fishing well for Barra, with

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY anglers targeting the entrances of the feeder creeks into the main rivers. Tinaroo Dam is also starting to fire with local, Ando Anders, doing very well with a metre plus Barra a couple of weeks ago. The lead up and just after the full moon is an ideal time to target these monsters, (but do not forget the impoundment fishing permit).

Just a word of warning, the very low afternoon tide will have to be taken into consideration when planning a fishing trip this weekend. There will be access problems to ramps such as the Hull, Tully, Port Hinchinbrook, and Fishers Creek. Good Fishing, Roly Newton - Tackle World Tully

At this early stage of the week, the forecast is for a couple of days of calm seas before the winds come back up again. The good news is conditions are forecast to improve again over this weekend, so hopefully boats will get a chance to travel out wide to the reefs and islands. The forecast is for 10 to 15 knots on Saturday morning and dropping further through the weekend. Either side of the early morning or evening high tides will suit those wishing to chase Grunter in the coastal creeks or the Hinchinbrook area. Alternatively, either side of the early afternoon low are the tides I would pick to chase a Barra or a Jack. Providing the weather forecast is correct, these same tide changes will suit anglers wishing to fish for species such as Coral Trout or Mackerel. It should be an exciting week in front of us and I plan to be on the water as much as possible.

LUCINDA SEPTEMBER

FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 MON 20 TUE 21 WED 22 THU 23

1:31 am 6:53 am 12:58 pm 7:31 pm 2:01 am 7:29 am 1:33 pm 8:03 pm 2:31 am 8:01 am 2:05 pm 8:33 pm 2:57 am 8:34 am 2:35 pm 9:01 pm 3:20 am 9:07 am 3:03 pm 9:28 pm 3:43 am 9:40 am 3:30 pm 9:51 pm 4:02 am 10:14 am 3:56 pm 10:11 pm

0.83m 2.56m 0.57m 3.48m 0.75m 2.71m 0.5m 3.51m 0.73m 2.81m 0.5m 3.45m 0.76m 2.85m 0.59m 3.32m 0.83m 2.82m 0.76m 3.13m 0.92m 2.73m 0.99m 2.88m 1.04m 2.6m 1.25m 2.61m

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2:11 am 7:10 am 1:41 pm 7:53 pm 2:41 am 7:48 am 2:18 pm 8:25 pm 3:10 am 8:23 am 2:52 pm 8:55 pm 3:37 am 8:55 am 3:23 pm 9:22 pm 4:02 am 9:27 am 3:53 pm 9:47 pm 4:27 am 9:59 am 4:22 pm 10:10 pm 4:51 am 10:32 am 4:51 pm 10:30 pm

0.88m 2.21m 0.58m 3.03m 0.8m 2.34m 0.51m 3.04m 0.77m 2.44m 0.51m 2.99m 0.77m 2.48m 0.58m 2.88m 0.81m 2.46m 0.73m 2.72m 0.87m 2.39m 0.93m 2.53m 0.96m 2.29m 1.17m 2.3m

HULL HEADS SEPTEMBER FRI 17 SAT 18 SUN 19 MON 20 TUE 21 WED 22 THU 23

1:17 am 6:59 am 1:02 pm 7:36 pm 1:50 am 7:36 am 1:37 pm 8:12 pm 2:19 am 8:12 am 2:08 pm 8:43 pm 2:46 am 8:46 am 2:35 pm 9:11 pm 3:11 am 9:19 am 3:01 pm 9:35 pm 3:35 am 9:51 am 3:22 pm 9:57 pm 3:53 am 10:23 am 3:42 pm 10:13 pm

0.73m 2.66m 0.51m 3.57m 0.62m 2.82m 0.43m 3.6m 0.59m 2.92m 0.43m 3.54m 0.6m 2.96m 0.52m 3.41m 0.67m 2.92m 0.69m 3.2m 0.78m 2.82m 0.93m 2.95m 0.92m 2.67m 1.2m 2.66m

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Dametto rides the bucking bull for charity MEMBER for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto took on the raging bull to raise funds for charity at the annual Ingham Sugar City Rodeo, on September 11. The four riders battled it out, with Jonty CollinsFurber topping the leader board with a time of 6.7 seconds, James Stevens came in second place with 4.6 seconds, Nick Dametto MP placed third with 4.3 seconds and Casey Costabeber followed with 4.2 seconds. The Ingham Sugar City Rodeo Committee and the four brave riders praised the community for their generosity after smashing their target and raising over 5000 dollars. The funds will be spilt equally amongst the rider’s charity of their choice, including Audrey’s Angels of Hope, Ingham Palliative Care, Ingham Riding for Disabled Association Inc. and Hinchinbrook Branch Queensland Blue Light. Ingham Sugar City Rodeo donated an additional 500 dollars to Ingham Palliative Care thanks to Jonty Collins-Furber riding with the best time.

Mr Dametto said he enjoyed the friendly competition, and he was pleased to beat his personal best of 3.5 seconds. “What an atmosphere, it was fantastic to see the grandstands full and the community coming together to support this well-loved annual event,” he said. “It was a beast of a bull that’s for sure, I’m still a little sore today after holding on for dear life.” “I can understand why people participate in the sport; it has definitely got the adrenaline pumping. Although, with my current skillset I don’t think I will be giving up my day job anytime soon.” “I didn’t make the eight seconds, but I did make halfway, so I have some unfinished business; bring on next year,” said Mr Dametto. Federal Kennedy MP, Bob Katter said it was a pleasure to attend the event and it was fantastic to see it grow and evolve. “The Ingham Sugar City Rodeo is getting huge. If it

keeps growing the way that it is, it will be up there with Mareeba and Mount Isa. More than half the audience came from Townsville and, of course, that will increase because people prefer a rodeo in a rural setting than a big city rodeo, which has never had much success,” he said. “For those asking, are you going to have a go? Well, having been thrown, kicked, bumped, and bitten by horses for a small but significant portion of my life, my self-preservation siren is screaming. All the more power to Nick,” said Mr. Katter. Nick Dametto MP thanked the three brave men who rode with him for taking the bull by the horns to raise funds for local charities. He also thanked the Ingham Sugar City Rodeo Committee for their efforts on creating another successful event. The GoFundMe page remains open this week, to donate to the Charity Bull Ride and support the chosen local charities please visit https://www.gofundme. com/f/ingham-sugar-city-rodeo-2021- charity-bull-ride

Nick Dametto MP and Bob Katter MP with Charity Bull Riders and Committee President and Members.