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Local violinist Katisha Adelaide returns home to launch her debut album in Innisfail LOCALLY born and raised violinist, singer, looping artist and performer Katisha Adelaide is returning to her hometown to officially release her debut album 'Home Is Not So Far' at The Con Theatre Innisfail on March 6 at 7.00pm.
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Originally from Innisfail, Katisha has called many places 'home' over the last decade. After spending two years studying music in Sweden, she returned to Australia to complete her Bachelor of Music at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University in Brisbane and graduated in 2019.
"I’ve discovered that home is about so much more than a place, it’s about people, experiences and God. I wanted to convey that concept through the recordings and performances."
Katisha has travelled as a volunteer community worker in rural and remote areas of Queensland before settling in Townsville ear-
Her debut album featuring all original songs was inspired by Katisha’s somewhat nomadic lifestyle and the struggle of sometimes not having a geographical location to call home.
This event sponsored by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council will see Katisha perform a variety of music (both original and covers) and copies of the album will be available for sale.
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Primarily a violinist, Katisha uses a looping pedal to record herself singing or playing an instrument in real time. The pedal then plays the recorded section of music on loop, allowing her to layer additional sounds on top of the first layer. She also enjoys thinking creatively and utilises a variety of instruments such as piano, bells, percussion instruments, as well as her own voice to add interest to the process. Katisha will be hosting a community music workshop for school age children (aged 7-17) at The Con Theatre Innisfail on Friday, March 5 from 4.00pm - 5.30pm and Saturday, March 6 from 10.00am - 11.30am. Workshop participants will create a brandnew piece of music with the opportunity to explore basic improvisation, composition, ensemble and performance skills, before joining Lindee onstage during Saturday night's concert to perform an item of original music. Cost for the workshop is $20 per child and an extra sibling is $10 which includes free entry to the concert on Saturday. Bookings can be made online via www.trybooking.com/ BOLKC. All instrument/voice types and skill levels are welcomed, and anyone requiring further information on the workshop can get contact Katisha on 0478 640 337 or via email: katisha@katishaadelaide.com. Tickets for the March 6 concert at Con Theatre are $18 (adults), $10 (children), $45 (family) and can be booked online via: www. trybooking.com/BOLJK or purchased at the door (subject to availability).
Talented local violinist Katisha Adelaide is thrilled about returning to Innisfail to run a workshop and launch her debut album at the Con Theatre Innisfail on March 6. Photo: Sheridan Lindee
Prior to her official album launch, Lindee is also performing a concert a Mission Beach Community Arts Centre, this Sunday, February 28 at 2.30pm and online bookings can be made via www.trybooking.com/BOQYN.
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THE winners last Friday were Nella Albrecht and Alan Giles with 65.2 per cent. Steve and Judy Vigh came 2nd with 61.1 per cent and Wendy Coe and Margaret McSweeny tied for third place with Marlies Maussen and Joan Aranas on 50.6 per cent.
The Tuesday night session was won by Alan Giles and Denis Martin with 65.8 per cent. Steve Vigh and Ken Muhling came second with 61.9 per cent and Denise Purdon and Ann Barron were third with 53.9 per cent. Today, Friday, February 26: So-
cial Bridge. Please be seated by 8.45am. Tuesday, 2nd March: ‘Help with Play’ session. Please be seated by 6.15pm. If you need a partner phone Ann on 0408 090 451. The Club’s AGM will be held tomorrow, Saturday, February, 27 at 2pm at the Ingham Bowls Club. All members are urged to attend. Tip of the Week: When there is just one trump out that is higher than yours, it is normally best to leave it out. When your opponents have the best trump, it will score sooner or
later and there is usually no need to let them score it sooner. To eliminate their top trump will cost you two trumps and you may not be able to give up two trumps for their one and make your contract. The only time you will ignore this and take out their last trump is when Dummy has a long solid suit to run and no outside entry. Otherwise they may trump in and prevent you using all the tricks available in Dummy. To see more about the Bridge Club, visit our website: www.ingham.bridgeaustralia.org.
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Welcome back - the Australian Italian Arts Festival!
Above: Carina Dancers FALLON ROOCKE WHILE Covid-19 might have put a holt on the majority of events in 2020, it is with great excitement that the Australian Italian Arts Festival is making its comeback from the 28 May to 6 June 2021. The Australian Italian Arts Festival committee are thrilled to be bringing this cultural celebration back to the region and are eager to present a fantastic event full of great food, entertainment and fun for all ages. This educational and enlightening festival celebrates the influence of Italian migration on the cultural identity of the Hinchinbrook Shire. And with a fresh new venue and new events added to the lineup, this years Australian Italian Arts Festival is one you won’t want to miss! The opening night will be celebrated on the 28 May 2021 with a ticketed dinner that coincides with this years newest event - an exhibition that traces the Canecutters history to be held at TYTO Gallery.
Another new and exciting addition to this years festival is the TYTO Ephemera. This installation art event collaborates with Ingham Arts Action, and local artists, bringing art to the park. Artists will be asked to respond to either the natural beauty of the parklands, the wetlands or the unique cultural mix of Hinchinbrook Shire. This exhibition will highlight the talented artists in our region, coinciding with the Festival as well as extending beyond the final weekend.
social media page and website, as tickets will be for sale very soon! If you would like to know more about the Australian Italian Festival events,
purchase your tickets or be part of the Festival by volunteering, please contact the office on 47765288 or visit the website www.australianitalianfestival.com.au
And you can’t forget the star attraction of the festival - the Carnivale! The Carnivale is the highlight of this week long festival and will be held in TYTO Parklands on the 5 and 6 June. It will feature entertainment, great food and fun for all ages. Children 16 and under are free if accompanied by a paying adult. Wilmar are once again the proud sponsors of our “Kids Corner” where all rides and entertainment is free of charge. So keep an eye out for the announcement on the Australian Italian Arts Festival
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Tully Lions Club
TULLY Lions Club is proud to announce that Isabella Papadimitriou and Bradley Vecchio will go on to compete in the Lions Youth of the Year Inter Zone Quest at Ingham in March. We thank our judges Andrew Schulz, Christine Boric and Bob McIlroy for their time and effort put into this project. Isabella is sponsored by Mission Beach Lioness Club and Bradley sponsored by Tully Lions Club. We wish both students all the best at the next level of the quest.
COMMUNITY temporary and speech and drama competitions. This year’s competition will see changes to accommodate the COVID-19 regulations of social distancing. The major exclusions will be the Choir Day and canteen facilities. Ensembles in both music and speech items have been capped at four performers. The competition is run by a volunteer committee, and we provide a lovely venue and highly regarded, experienced and qualified musicians as adjudicators. Every competitor is rewarded with a detailed critique sheet, offering encouragement and objective advice to help them on their musical/speech and drama journey. The experience is invaluable to help develop confidence and polish talent. The preliminary program will be posted via website www.iypc.org.au by February 22. Entries will only be accepted online which can be made on February 22 and entries close on April 25.
Need funding for a cultural or arts project? LOCAL artists and groups are encouraged to apply for a slice of available funding as part of the Regional Arts Development Funds (RADF). Cassowary Coast Regional Council Community and Culture portfolio holder, Councillor Trudy Tschui, said that individual artists, artworkers, cultural workers or project coordinators who are based in the Cassowary Coast can apply for funding towards their project and will need to demonstrate how their project will benefit the arts and culture in our region. “Council is excited to work with the Queensland Government to provide opportunities to showcase and contribute to high quality arts and cultural projects. “We are looking for collabrative and innovative projects. Previous grant receipients include Raymond Blanco for a contemporary First Nation dance production named ‘Salt Mother’ and Innisfail Community Band, who ran Lachlan McKenzie music workshops and performance” Councillor Tschui suggested that if anyone is interested in applying but has a few questions, Council has a Community Development Officer, who is always happy to answer questions and offer support. For applications, round two closes on March 26, 2021, for projects commencing after April 26, 2021. The RADF is a partnership between Council and the Queensland Government funds projects that support and develop local arts and culture in regional Queensland. More details on the RADF grants can be found on Council’s website at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/ radf. For further information, please contact council on 1300 763 903, or: enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au.
Goondi Scouts GOONDI Scouts is part of a volunteer organisation that focuses on the development and interests of its youth members. We meet every Friday night from 6.30pm during the school term at the Goondi Scout den in Wattle Street. Sections are as follows: Joeys - 6 to 8 years; Cub Scouts - 8 to 10.5 years; Scouts - 10.5 to 15 years; Venturers - currently recruiting ages 15 to 18 years. Please take the time to visit Goondi Scout Group Facebook page to gain a little understanding of the group. In Scouts, members are encouraged to develop their personal skills as well as their moral and spiritual interests. We also need leaders and volunteers that will assist with the running of the group with various roles available. Please feel free to contact the Goondi Group Leader on 0420 316 220. We look forward to meeting any interested youths or adults, as scouting is for everyone.
Innisfail Young Performers Competition THIS year’s Innisfail Young Performers Competition will be held between May 28 and June 8 at Con Theatre Innisfail. IYPC is a wonderful celebration of music and drama for youth with choir, vocal, instrumental, con-
Hinchinbrook News in Brief Lucinda Progress Association report MANY of our usual activities were put on the back burner in 2020, but our membership remained strong and we still returned a good financial result. We also made progress on a number of key areas, such as getting to the bottom of questions around rates equity and on delivering our biggest christmas carols yet! Unfortunately, 2020 ended with Council taking away our swimming enclosure, without any real consultation or a plan to deliver an alternative solution for the community. Looking forward to 2021, I have identified six key priorities for Lucinda Progress: 1. Continue to build our membership. The more members we have, the louder our voice is and the more we can achieve; 2. Fight for a fair go with our rates. After 3 years of fighting, we finally received Council data on revenues and expenditure. It shows that Lucinda is the only locality in the shire where residential rate pay-
Friday, February 26, 2021 ers pay more in rates than they receive in Council assets and services; last financial year, we paid $640,000 more in rates than we got back in services. On average, it is likely we are all paying $1,770 too much in rates per year. This needs to change in the upcoming Council budget; 3. Secure a land-based swimming enclosure. If the Council can move quickly to remove our enclosure, they should move quickly to find an alternative. The Federal Government has $100 million on offer for tourism related infrastructure and the Council should be putting in an application for an land-based swimming enclosure for Lucinda. 4. Deliver the masterplan. After lobbying by Lucinda Progress, Council now has a masterplan for Lucinda and we are ready to help them deliver it. Priorities include: a. A turning lane into Ferrero St from Halifax Road b. Upgrades to the infrastructure and better management of our parks and foreshore areas c. Beautifying our key streets by undergrounding the power lines, new curbing and channeling with edgeto-edge bitumen and installing a network of footpaths and bike lanes throughout Lucinda. 5. Agree maintenance plans for our parks. Council has offered to work with Lucinda Progress to agree a plan for how each of our parks and open spaces should be managed. We need to take them up on this offer as it will help ensure our open spaces are looked after to the standard we expect. 6. Continue hosting community events we love. As we look to life after COVID-19, we can start to again host the community events that bring us all together. Again, thank you for your ongoing support of Lucinda Progress. I look forward to working with you over the year ahead. Respectfully, Jonathan Pavetto (President, Lucinda Progress Association).
Local Contractor to build new seating, info shelters HINCHINBROOK Shire Council successfully secured funding through the Works for Queensland (W4Q) Funding Program, for the construction of two seating and information shelters. Council is pleased to announce that local contractor DJ Duffy Constructions has been awarded the contract worth approximately $257,949 to construct the shelters to be located in the foreshore areas at Lucinda and Forrest Beach. “D.J. Duffy Constructions will also be utilising local businesses to assist in the construction,” Mayor Ramon Jayo said. To complement the overall construction of the shelters, the Hinchinbrook Way logo will be installed under the roof of the shelters, with LED strip lightning. Information signs will be installed alongside the shelters, highlighting key points of interest located in the area. As the project is funded under the Works for Queensland Program, works are to be completed by June 30, 2021.
Anabranch Bridge now open HINCHINBROOK Shire Council wishes to advise that Anabranch Bridge is now open to motorists. Motorists were advised that the road from Ingham to Halifax via Fulton Drive was still closed due to water over the road at Molasses Creek, between Macknade and Halifax, as of Thursday, February 25. The road closure signage has been moved to the Macknade School on Fulton Drive. Flood water was still flowing over the Halifax Washaway as of Wednesday, February 24. Council is monitoring all water levels and will advise accordingly when road closures are planned to be lifted. For further updates and information please continue to monitor the BOM website, www.bom.gov.au and the Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard.
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How the Mission Beach aviation facility impacts YOU! ‘It will bring more tourists’ ……
FALLON ROOCKE HOW will the Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s decision to approve a large aviation facility affect you, the residents and ratepayer of the shire? There are many questions that remain unanswered. The first must be why hasn’t council adhered to the Strategic plan? Disappointed residents, Susan and Greg Sedgeman expressed their concerns stating, “It is unbelievable that those supposed to represent us have taken it upon themselves to ignore the concerns of residents and their own plan.” “This council has shown disregard for the concerns of its residents and ratepayers, and for the strategic plan for the Cassowary Coast area. If council can discount their own plan in this instance it can certainly do it in other areas of the shire.”
Will it? Or will the tourists be turned away by the constant noise and the lack of cassowaries and wildlife in the area as a result. The council have not conducted or had anyone else conduct a study into the impact this development will have on tourism and the natural wildlife in this area. ‘It will create jobs’ …. Will it? It might create a handful, but then again, the flow on effect from the aviation facility might mitigate this. Again, there has been no study or assurance from the council or developers around the number or quality of jobs that will be created as a result. We can’t allow a development as large as this to go ahead on the premise that there ‘might’ be some jobs. ‘It will provide services to our area’ …
Let us paint a picture for you… A high rise building at South Mission Beach or Bingil Bay, backpackers in our quiet neighbourhood, industrial estate in an Innisfail suburb or an aviation facility in the middle of a quiet village. And this is just the beginning…
What services? Again, the statements are vague and not clearly stated. There has been speculation that an emergency helicopter could operate from this site, but we already have such facilities and landing areas in the Mission Beach and Tully areas for such an occurrence.
Greg and Susan dug further into the matter, sifting through Council reports and meeting notes to answer some of the questions and arguments for those ‘for’ the proposal.
Once again, no study has been conducted to determine noise levels and how this noise will impact on peoples’ lives, the wildlife and tourism. The proposal
‘There won’t be much noise’ …..
includes large helicopters (medium lift with double rotors), so the probability of considerable noise is highly likely. Furthermore, Greg and Susan raised concerns that Council already maintains at least two airports in the shire at Tully and Mundoo. This means rates are already being spent on the upkeep of these facilities. “Why didn’t council suggest that the developer operate his business from there?” “The area in which the developer proposes to place such a large facility is adjacent to and surrounded by cassowary corridors and residential areas. It is also agricultural land that is better suited for niche farming rather than an aviation facility.” While Greg and Susan are just two community members raising concerns, they are not the only locals who feel that this development should never have been approved in this location. There are too many unanswered questions and there needs to be formal studies conducted to evaluate the appropriateness of this development in the middle of a Wet Tropics ecosystem. Watch this space, local residents have assured us that there will be an appeal to investigate the approval of this development.
‘Dive’ into our Pool ‘POOL’, a new exhibition, opens at Mission Beach Community Arts Centre on March 5 and runs until April 6, 2021. The exhibition focuses on water in all its various forms, from rainforest swimming holes, beach puddles and swimming pools. Artists are encouraged to explore the theme through art, poetry, photographs, installations, sculpture and any other creative expression. The exhibition invites artists to produce original and imaginative pieces. “I am thrilled that Mission Arts has supported this exhibition and they invite the local community to share the experience,” Sally Moroney, Exhibition Coordinator said. “It will draw a wide range of artists, keen to showcase their unique styles and interpretation. There will be
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diverse works with a mixture of storytelling, mediums and colour to express the theme of pools.” Mission Arts embraces people from all ages, styles, from emerging talent to established artists to exhibit alongside each other. The Pool Exhibition Opening Night is Friday, March 5. Bookings will be required to ensure compliance with current Public Health Directives. The event is free of charge but gold coin donations are gratefully accepted. All proceeds will further the ongoing exhibitions, events and programming at Mission Arts. For more information, contact Mission Arts on 4088 6116 (10am-2pm) or email info@missionarts.com.au. Location, MARCS Park, Tully Mission Beach Artwork Title: Lagoon - Artist Bruce Parry Road, Mission Beach.
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Friday, February 26, 2021 ing to all and the children that got out of their mothers’ cars after travelling for hours. Their eyes would light up when you offered them a frozen cup and mother would relax for a few minutes before resuming her trip.
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Recognising the rights of parents as the primary carers SARI HYYTINEN CURRENTLY there is a bill before the NSW parliament to amend the education act of 1990. For members of the community who have been concerned that their parental rights are not being respected by the current education system there is currently a bill before the NSW parliament to amend the act and ensure that parents have more influence over their children’s education. “An Act to amend the Education Act 1990, the Education Standards Authority Act 2013 and the Teacher Accreditation Act 2004 to provide that schools must recognise that parents are primarily responsible for the development and formation of moral and ethical standards and social and political values in their children, including an understanding of personal identity and questions of gender and sexuality and to prohibit schools, teachers, and training courses from teaching gender fluidity, and for other purposes” https://www.parliament. nsw.gov.au/bills/Pages/bill-details.aspx?pk=3776 As a social worker who is trained in the Neuro-sequential Model of therapeutics I am aware that how we educate our children before the developmental ages of 6 and then 28 are instrumental is how they view the world. Do we want our current education system to be the primary influence on a child’s development when it comes to learning culture or do we want it to be their family? “Parent engagement in learning is known to lead to improved outcomes for students of all ages. Schools and teachers can support parent engagement by building partnerships to connect learning at home and school.” https://www.dese. gov.au/supporting-family-school-community-partnerships-learning/family-school-partnerships/parent-engagement-learning LGBTQI advocacy organisations like Rainbow families believe that parents having a say in the education of their own children is detrimental for trans and gender diverse children as they believe that parents will deny their existence and prevent teachers and counsellors supporting them. For members of the community that have family or relatives in NSW that they believe would like to participate there is currently a survey on surveymonkey. The easiest way to locate the survey is to google “surveymonkey” Education Legislation Amendment (Parental Rights) Bill 2020. I have completed the survey and can attest that it is a balanced survey and does allow the community to express their opinion in an unbiased fashion.
Bilyana Driver reviver to close due to lack of volunteers
ON Tuesday February 17, my husband, myself and maybe 10 other volunteers were invited to share a cuppa by Cairns Main Roads dept, in regard to Bilyana Driver Reviver.The main objective was to get volunteers to operate the site. I would like to let you know that the five couples that were left operating the site range in age from 60, 70, 80 and 90 years of age.My husband and I stopped going about three years ago due to health issues, after 10 years-plus as coordinator. May Perger put in between 15 and 18 years as coordinator and Alf had been doing it since my husband and I left. Unless the Main Roads dept pay or lease the canteen to an individual, it will not reopen as there is no longer a volunteer collective of people in this area willing to spend from 9.00am to 6.00pm all day there. The site once had an almost five-star rating, that is before the main roads took the cleaning of the facilities from the local lady who cleaned the facility five days a week; Main Roads decided to clean the toilets once every two weeks, what a disgrace and a health hazard. Alf complained and it was decided to clean the toilets two days a week during holidays. This facility is there for the travelling people that may need to use the toilets and what a disgrace. The volunteers have on more than one occasion had to play the plumber and force the clogged up toilets to clear them with a mop. The volunteers had a great regard for the people using the site, there were people from all over the world, tourists that were absolutely delighted to stop and talk to the volunteers, get information on where the tourist spots were and could they camp overnight. There would be up to 35 caravans/vans on site when we arrived in the morning. My husband was delighted in talk-
The Main Roads office staff ordered the removal of all the garbage bins and that led to terrible littering of the site, they expected all the oldies to lift the lid to the industrial bin, those people have no idea; even when asked to replace the bins, they refused. Another government department with rocks in their heads and no common sense, this has only led to caravaners letting other caravaners know that the site was now a second rate dumping ground. It would appear that their main objective is to close down areas that people might get some enjoyment or pleasure out of staying. Alf had to resort to buying bottled water to put in the urn for tea and coffee as the rain water tank is full of sediment from rotting leaves - too much effort required to get a plumber to let the water out and clean the tank and the filters are clogged and not working; once again too much work involved with getting new filters and having them fitted. I personally do not see the canteen reopening, what a loss. Vicky Goldsmith
Southern Suburbs Rugby League Reunion I WISH to advise that the former Innisfail Southern Suburbs Rugby League Football Club is to organise a 50 year reunion of their past players and in particular their Premiership winning teams in 1971 - “A” Grade players and the Under 17 team. Any player that played for Southern Suburbs over the years or for Innisfail is welcome and in particular, the players of the Innisfail Under 17 team, 1970, that were North Queensland Premiers coached by the Southern Suburbs President Vlad Polich. The dates set out for the Reunion are Friday, September 17, 2021 Meet and Greet and Saturday, September 18, with the function held at Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail. The price for the function will be $30 per person paid for on the night. All persons that are going to attend the function must advise Ron Schilling 0412 456 365 or Vlad Polich 0408 783 756 prior to Wednesday, July 28, 2021. The advice to attend is a must so catering can all be arranged. Thank you. Vlad Polich
Tully Debutante Ball 2021 MUCH excitement is brewing around Tully’s night of nights - The Catholic Debutante Ball. This year due to COVID restrictions and a large number of debutantes enrolled, there will be two balls; Friday and Saturday night, the 25th and 26th of June. For more information please contact Tania Senko - Gilbert 0438173796.
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DAVID GARDINER A GROUP of Babinda mothers and grandmothers of young children are calling for an upgrade of playground facilities in the town’s main park, saying the existing play equipment is outdated and not suitable enough for smaller kids. The group wants to see new, more modern facilities in Anzac Park, in Munro Street, as well as improved lighting and a proper shade cloth cover over the play area to ensure their children’s sun protection. Also, they believe the whole park would be better utilised by both locals and tourists if it were upgraded. Their issues include that there are no steps up the existing slide and climbing platform, for parents to help smaller children up. They also believe seating for parents and families needs upgrading, and because of its proximity to the main street, that a fence similar to a pool safety fence should be installed around the play area. “New equipment needs to be put in because it’s not very practical for different ages,” a mother of two young children Emma Dunn said. “What child even up to three years old can climb up that (junior zip line) and go down that (slide).” Grandmother Louise Burrows, said she has been to other small towns in the Atherton Tablelands and seen much more up to date children’s play areas in parks, and wonders why similar upgrades cannot be done in Babinda. “You drive in, you say, oh look at that, let’s stop,” she said. “Sometimes I’m not planning on stopping but I say, let’s get something to eat, we’ll take the kids. So they’re getting money in because they’ve got a nice park.” Other mums said large trees in the park probably need trimming, to allow more light in. “If you go and look at every other town or suburb, they all have a better park than what Babinda does, Innisfail, Cairns, Gordonvale, and they just keep building new ones,” said Dunn. Cairns Regional Council said it has no plans to upgrade the play facilities at
this point, Division One Councillor Brett Moller saying “the playground equipment is not due for any renewal on our asset register given its relatively good state and condition.” The mothers group also suggested that a new surface, probably made of the popular recycled rubber all-weather material, would be more practical than the current sand pit floor of the play area. But even if the equipment is replaced, the floor will probably remain the same. “Whilst recycling solutions are encouraged, a rubber solution rather than sand is considered a poorer outcome for its feel, texture and maintenance requirements, with some heat issues in summer over that of sand which traditionally in itself is an attractor for young children,” Cr Moller said. “I understand that the issue regarding play equipment at Anzac Park is to do with more toddler friendly type play equipment rather than the overall state and condition of such as that was raised with me previously.” Council is also unlikely to fence any areas of Anzac Park or put in a barbeque, mainly for the reason it said of limited space in the park. “Cairns Regional Council do not fence its playgrounds as they are public open recreational spaces to be enjoyed by children and parents alike in the interaction of play between parents and children and other social activity. “Anzac Park is a relatively small park and as an open space it is important we don’t have unnecessary clutter and signage. Shade from trees which is acknowledged by residents creates a relaxed natural environment.” The calls for an improved park and particularly for an upgraded children’s play area will at least result in a closer look by Council: “I am not aware of issues raised regarding the cleanliness of the picnic tables but we have a dedicated Babinda depot team at Council who take pride in the town and if these matters are reported will quickly respond,” Cr Moller said. “As this has been raised by some residents, I will look to have an inspec-
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tion with Council officers to see what maintenance can be undertaken, trees trimmed, equipment painted and improvements made to Anzac Park to address concerns where we can. I am
happy to report back to the Babinda community what improvements can be considered for Anzac Park after further consultation with officers and the community.”
Louise Burrows and Emma Dunn discuss their calls for an upgraded children’s play area at Babinda Anzac Park.
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Calls for new picnic tables and barbeque facilities at Anzac Park
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Local identity Diana O'Brien celebrates 80th birthday
Diana O'Brien (sixth from left) on the bowling green with family members Brigid Darveniza, Hayden Darveniza, Siobhan Jackson, Peter Bowyer, John O'Brien, Diana O'Brien, Patrick O'Brien, Justin Carey, Kate Carey and Joe O'Brien at her 80th birthday celebrations MARIA GIRGENTI WELL-KNOWN local identity Diana O'Brien recently celebrated her 80th birthday milestone with a Tropical Crackerjack theme at Innisfail Bowls Club. All the O'Brien family minus three grandchildren were present, and the popular venue provided a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, as well as the opportunity for the very competitive
members of the family to have a bowl. The event was limited to 50 people due to COVID-19 restrictions. The family has a 35-year connection with Roscoe's Piazza as Diana's daughter Brigid used to babysit Estralita Cavallaro's boys so she could work, meaning the quality and quantity of the food was ensured. A former student of Diana's, Milva Camuglia (nee Magnanini), made the birthday cake.
Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service (CCDFVS) Supporting women and children affected by domestic and family violence. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing, or has experienced domestic and family violence, support is available. The CCDFVS is able to provide: • Adult and Child counselling • Case Management • Court Support • Crisis Intervention • General Support • Assistance with DFV orders • Safety Planning and Risk Assessments • Assistance with security upgrades • Advocacy • Information and • Referral services
Services are provided in Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell. For more information or to see one of our Counsellors please call 4068 1004.
Diana O'Brien cuts her birthday cake which was made by her former student Milva Camuglia from Mourilyan Bakery Diana Winifred was born in Goulburn, New South Wales on December 16, 1940 to parents Myles Francis (known as Frank) and Phyllis Cecilia Hannan and was the third oldest of six siblings. Diana did her first four years of primary school through Blackfriars Correspondence School where lessons were sent from Sydney every week and taught by her mother. Her remaining two years of primary school were completed at Gunning Convent School where she travelled by bus. She completed her secondary education at Santa Sabina Dominican Convent, Strathfield in Sydney as a boarder. Diana then went on to Sydney University where she completed a Bachelor of Arts (Majoring in English and History) and a Diploma of Education at Sydney Teachers' College. During this time, her most notorious contemporaries were Germaine Greer, Clive James, Robert Hughes and John Bell, as well as poet Les Murray whom Diana travelled with on the bus most days for a year. Her practical teaching sessions were done at the very traditional Sydney Girls High and Manly Girls High which was very non-traditional and a sister school to Manly Boys High divided by a fence. Diana's first teaching appointment was at South Kingsgrove Co-educational High School, the first of the Wyndham Scheme Schools which was a new school with lots of experiential learning and excursions all over Sydney and beyond. On December 26, 1964, Diana married John O'Brien and the couple spent their honeymoon at Trinity Beach. They chose to live in Woomera, South Australia, where John was employed as an Instrumentation Technician with the Department of Supply and Diana taught at Woomera Area School. Three children were born in Woomera, Siobhan, Patrick and Joe, while Kate was born in Sydney where they lived for a year before coming to Innisfail 50 years ago where Brigid was born.
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Diana taught at Good Counsel College and Innisfail State High School for 11 years. Her work experience included being a
mediator with the Residential Tenancies Authority for 11 years, Assistant Electoral Officer for Warren Pitt, Member for Mulgrave for eight years and teacher at Daradgee Environmental Education Centre for five years. Since the 1970s, Diana has been heavily involved in the community through many organisations and put in many thousands of volunteer hours as a member, as well as in executive roles such as President, Vice President, Secretary, Director and Deputy Chair/Chair for many organisations. These have included Innisfail Bowls Club, Innisfail Ladies Bowls, Warrina Aged Care Board and Governance committee, Queensland Police Citizens Youth Welfare Association, Innisfail PCYC management committee, Australian Labour Party (Innisfail branch) and Innisfail & District Historical Society (20 years). In 1990, Diana was the recipient of Innisfail Rotary Pride of Workmanship Award (Education), an Education Week Award in 1995. "Life for me began with no electricity and no telephone, so in 80 years I have seen many extraordinary changes in everyday life." Diana said there have been many highlights in her life but particularly special was when she awarded Diamond Life Membership of the PCYC in 2005, being named Johnstone Shire Council Citizen of the Year in 2006, Life Membership of the ALP in 2017, as well as Life Membership of Innisfail & District Historical Society in 2019. "Music is the other very important part of my life and since 1971 I have been an organist playing at weddings and funerals and wonderful Italian celebrations." "Family, loyalty, truth, good food, home cooking, sport and exercise, hard work, sense of adventure (trying new things), moderation in alcohol, dental and physical health, accepting challenges and communication have all contributed to my longevity." Her motto in life is from actor Robin Williams in 1989 movie Dead Poets Society of Carpe Diem which means 'seize the day.'
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Friday, February 26, 2021
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Keeping It Cool is an emotional regulation and management program for young men and women 17 – 25 years; and boys and girls 13 – 17 years. This will be delivered in Tully and Mission Beach from March. We will also be hosting one off information toolbox sessions for parents in Tully on Thursday, March 11, 2021, and in Mission Beach on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. To register for these groups or for more information, contact Carol on 4068 1004 or email ccdfvs@tullysupportcentre.com.au
About the Program
The ‘Keeping It Cool’ program is designed to promote self-awareness by exploring emotions as they arise and their resulting effects on the individual’s body. The program principally views anger as a secondary emotion stemming from a range of other primary emotions, including feelings of panic and anxiety, overwhelmed, inadequacy, sadness, hopelessness, and general emotional sensitivity. These can result from everyday relationships, ongoing challengers, as well as triggers from past events.
Program Outcomes
This program will empower participants to: • Acknowledge and avoid emotional triggers •D evelop timely strategies to ‘keep your cool’ •U nderstand which emotion is causing the problem •U nderstand how that emotion effects the body • I dentify individual warning signs to preempt unwanted reactions
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• Implement self-care and prevent emotions from taking over in the first place.
How is it Delivered? The program is delivered over three or four weekly sessions of two hours each, depending on the age group. Each delivery is capped at nine participants and refreshments and light snacks will be provided. All participants undergo a pre-program assessment to determine their specific needs and suitability for the program. Participants will receive a certificate of completion and have the option to be referred for up to six one-on-one counselling sessions.
How do I Participate? Participants can self-refer, be referred by another agency or by the justice system by contacting Carol on 4068 1004 or by emailing ccdfvs@tullysupportcentre.com.au The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast. The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully. Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm and Wednesday 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm. To register your interest or more information about groups and other services, please call 4068 1004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre.com.au or follow us on Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.”
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Emotional regulation and management program for young men and women 17 – 25years
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‘KEEPING IT COOL’ A FREE 4 week program empowering participants to: • • • • • •
acknowledge and avoid triggers develop timely strategies to ‘keep your cool’ understand which emotion is causing the problem understand how that emotion effects the body identify individual warning signs to pre-empt unwanted reactions implement self-care and prevent emotions from taking over in the first place.
Where: Tully Support Centre Commencing Tuesday 9 March 2021 for 4 weeks Option 1: 10am – 12noon or Option 2: 4:30pm – 6:30pm Places limited please contact Carol on 4068 1004 or email ccdfvs@tullysupportcentre.com.au to book your place
Bookings essential contact Carol on 4068 1004 or email ccdfvs@tullysupportcentre.com.au
We are also currently taking expressions of interest for day and evening sessions to be held in Mission Beach commencing May 2021.
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Tully Support Centre | Servicing the Cassowary Coast since 1991 | tullysupportcentre.com.au | 4068 1004
This funded by the Queensland Government through the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs
This funded by the Queensland Government through the Department of Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs
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Friday, February 26, 2021
Tully Meals on Wheels celebrates 40 years of service
CLARE WATSON TULLY Meals on Wheels (MOW) celebrated a significant milestone of 40 years of service to the local elderly with a lunch at the Tully Hotel on February 23. More than 85 people attended, made up of past and present volunteers and community members who have kept the invaluable organisation running in Tully for the past 40 years. The celebration was overdue since August last year, as the very first MOW delivery was made on August 25, 1980. “A big congratulations to Tully MOW for 40 years of service to this community. It’s outstanding,” Councillor Theresa Millwood said in her speech on the day. “All the volunteers turned up and it’s been very very successful,” the current President of MOW, Leslee Morgan said. The very first chairman of MOW Robert Mackay also gave a speech, congratulating the volunteers on their efforts, “There are so many people who give so much,” he said. “Thank you very much for being a part of this organisation.” John Copeman shared his insights as a previous president for 14 years how the Tully MOW has adapted to the many challenges with funding and Government regulation over the years. “An attitude that we all had was, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it,” he said. “Pauline always knew where she was going, and we followed her!”
Pauline Edwards was one of the three people who went to the first meeting about starting a MOW service in Tully in 1979, along with Lorraine Corcoran. Edwards has been hands on for the last 40 years, and is well respected and admired by the entire MOW community for her dedication and ingenuity with the cooking and organisation. At the celebratory lunch she said “I think it has been lovely, they’re all great.” Tully MOW began its service cooking at the Mullins Sports Centre, with Edwards and Corcoran sharing the Convenors job. Not long after the delivery of the first three meals on Monday August 25, they were delivering 12 meals a day. By 1982, the Committee was looking to set up an alternative kitchen for food preparation. On July 14 1983, the then President Robert Mackay informed the Committee that he had met with the General Manager and some directors of the Tully Sugar Mill to discuss potential pieces of land to build their own MOW kitchen on. On October 13 Tully MOW accepted a very generous offer from the Tully Sugar Mill for a lease of the land where the MOW kitchen is currently built, next to the Tully Bowls club. Through more hard work and generosity from the local community, a $10,000 kitchen was built. The official opening of the building was on May 19, 1984. Tully MOW currently delivers around 25 to 30 meals a day, three days a week.
“We all know that as well as providing food, sometimes you are the only point of contact to some of these people.” Cr Millwood said. “I’m pretty sure that they
are very thankful to have you knock on their door with food, but probably more so just to say hello, so for that I thank you.”
TULLY MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER FOR MARCH 2021 Monday 1 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Terry Ryan Bruno Barra Ken Blair Judy Hood Wednesday 3 Jan Pease Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Dina and Lou Campagnolo Terry Kachel Neil Reardon Friday 5 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Anita Stapley Kate Henry Pam Cridland Gordan Williams Avis Ray Monday 8 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Veronica Lizzio Francis Lizzio Lori Smith Stan Smith Wednesday 10 Jan Pease Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Jill Mackay Debbie Pennisi Renata Viero Lee Gray Friday 12 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Sue Robson Sue Robson Carol Carstensen Leslie Southen Megan Cairns Monday 15 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Chrissy Argyros Mary McDonald Karen Edwards Roy Favier Sam Pappalardo
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Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Megan Cairns Margaret Schafer Janette Evans Josie Pease Friday 19 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Trish Lardi Mary Bacic Linda Mackay Merilyn Weigand Melissa Hall Monday 22 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Lisa LaSpina Megan Cairns Marilyn Weigand Trish Lardi Wednesday 24 Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand
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Friday, February 26, 2021
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Council votes to submit Mission Beach revitalisation project for government funding LONG term planning by Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the Mission Beach community may soon come to fruition if a funding submission is successful. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said he was happy to announce that Council had voted unanimously to submit the Mission Beach Village Green and Porter Promenade Revitalisation Project for Building Better Regions Fund. “Council worked hard back in 2019 to develop the Mission Beach master plan in conjunction with the Mission Beach community and Village Green businesses. Back then, we said it was a ten year plan and we would aim to apply for funding to get
the project underway. We have previously applied for other funding grants but to date have not been successful. This project aligns with the Building Better Regions program, which supports the commitment to create jobs, drive economic growth and build stronger regional communities into the future,” Mayor Nolan said. “With the impacts of Covid being felt in this beautiful town and the downturn in tourism, there is no better time for Council to be progressing a plan to revitalise the town and prepare for when international tourists can return. Projects need to be shovel ready to be successful for the funding and we are ready and eager to begin.
“The plan has been guided, not only by the Mission Beach community but by the wider community with the plans unveiled online and the opportunity for feedback on the proposed design during the consultation phase in 2019. “Our main priority was to create a vibrant and exciting space which is a more inviting and interesting place to live, work, shop, dine, invest and experience. This will be achieved through undertaking much needed improvement works to breathe new life into the area and make it more inviting for locals and tourists. “On behalf of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, I would like to extend our sincere appre-
ciation of the community’s involvement in the planning for this project,” he said. The Mission Beach Village Green and Porter Promenade Revitalisation Project consists of the following works: • New infrastructure (i.e. outdoor dining areas, stage, toilets, outdoor showers, viewing deck, public Wi-Fi infrastructure, banner poles, water fountains, lighting, seating etc.); • Drainage works; • Road pavement works; • Intersection improvement works; • Footpath pavement works; • Signage; and • Providing equitable access throughout the area for disabled and
the elderly. The current estimate for the project is in the order of $9.4 million Council will seek at least 50% of these costs through Government grants. Council will seek 50% through the Building Better Regions Funds and will seek additional funding from the Federal or State Government. The Mission Beach Water Main and Stormwater Upgrade has been identified in Council’s forward design program. The project will involve the upgrade of the existing aged water and stormwater infrastructure along Porter Promenade and David Street. The Mission Beach Village Green and Porter Promenade Revitalisation Project and will provide improvements on
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SCHOOL
Silkwood State School power on with learning in 2021
Silkwood State School Principal Christopher Cattarossi with Zeth (Ellison sports house captain), Julian and Lila (school captains) and Chelsea (Barnard house captain) and are embracing learning. MARIA GIRGENTI SILKWOOD State School has started the first term of the year on a positive note with 44 students including six Preps and two new families who have settled smoothly into school routines
The Silkwood and Kurrimine school community welcomed new teacher Chris Head who will be a teaching partner for Chris Cattarossi on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while Mr Cattarossi is thrilled to have secured the position of
Principal for another year. Mr Head dabbled in Biology studies at university before switching over to geography and journalism and finally decided to be a teacher as he found it to be more interesting and fulfilling. He was previously in Rockhampton before moving to Innisfail and for the past seven years has done supply teaching and contract work in the region. There has been a change in class structure with Prep to Year 3 students (20 students) taught by Lynette McLeish and Year 4 - 6 (24 students) taught by Chris Cattarossi and Chris Head. In 2021, the curriculum focus is reading with a philosophy of 'reading is for everyone for life' and their expectations are for daily reading routines in class, students reading at home and recording in their reading log every night, teacher aides offering shared reading before school, senior students to offer reading tutoring during playtimes on Wednesdays and Thursdays and a free book will be awarded for Student of the Week and 'reading nights' at parade. Every teacher has worked hard prior to the start of term ensuring planning, programs and resources were in place and always striving to ensure all students in every level gain the appropriate curriculum and educational standards in a caring and nurturing environment. In 2021, the school's priorities are Curriculum, Health and Wellbeing and Community. With regards to curriculum, teachers will continue to be provided with resources to maximise their own capabilities and offer the best possible learning experience to students. Teachers will have time provided to plan their work, engage in professional development opportunities, becoming members of local and state educational networks as well as accepting pedagogical coaching from local and regional experts and collaborating for a consistent approach to all learning areas. Year 6 students have commenced
Friday, February 26, 2021 their leadership duties such as taking parades, assisting new students and chairing student council meetings. They will attend an overnight leadership camp at Tinaroo later this term. During term 1 will see students take part in a swimming program, rugby league training sessions with Innisfail Leprechauns A grade coach Leon Hallie, as well as attend district rugby league, netball and touch football trials. Students follow the school motto 'Keep on Keeping On' and Silkwood Superstars system where those who uphold the three pillars of Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be A Learner are rewarded. Solar panels have been installed on the library roof and in 2020 the school's P&C Association contributed $6,300 for the upgrade of internet access at the school from two to 10 MBPS which means a whole class can access the internet without interruptions. Twelve new laptops were purchased last year with similar plans for this year as part of the school's continuous investment in IT. In 2021, an ANZAC memorial will be erected on site enabling a full school ANZAC ceremony to be held, as well as the school leaders attending the community service at Silkwood cenotaph. As part of the community engagement project to encourage new families to Silkwood State School, the Giggly Friends Playgroup for children aged 0 5 years is operating on Mondays from 8.30am - 11.00am. It is free to attend with the school paying membership fees to Playgroup Queensland. The playgroup is a great way for mums, dads, grandparents, carers, and children to socialise and share their experiences in an informal and friendly setting. Enrolments for Prep to Year 6 and playgroup are open and for further information, please contact the school office on 4065 1333.
The Rainforest School El Arish Excursion IN History our students were learning about ‘The Early Settlers’. We finished this unit with an excursion to both El Arish Memorial and the Historic Railway Museum. At the latter, our students and staff were welcomed by Marie Carman
who had all of us captivated about the interesting history of the little town of El Arish. The Rainforest School would like to thank her for her dedication and enthusiasm. It was a visit that is still spoken fondly about by our students.
GARDENING
Friday, February 26, 2021
TROPICAL GARDENING
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Unusual carnivorious fly traps ELL what a couple of wet weeks we have had. All the plants are loving it but they still need a bit of sun. This week we are going to talk about Carnivorous plants. They are very unusual plants. VENUS FLY TRAPS: Scientific name Dionaea muscipula – family name Droseraceae (try to pronounce that). The venus fly trap is a carnivorous plant. They are native to subtropical wetlands of the eastern United States. They are a small herbaceous perennial that grow to about 10cm high. They like full sun (or at least four hours of sun) to part shade. The structure of the venus fly trap is described as a rosette of 4-7 leaves and they catch their own prey, insects and arachnids (spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites). Their main diet is 33% ants – 30% spiders – 10% beatles and 10% grasshoppers. A trapping structure formed by the terminal portion of each of the plant leaves is triggered by tiny hairs on their inner surfaces. When an insect or spider starts crawling along the leaves and comes in contact with a hair, the trap prepares to close, snapping shut only if another contact occurs within approximately 20 seconds of the first contact. You should never fertilise the venus fly trap as they can catch and decompose insects. Once they have caught an insect it is dissolved by digestive juices emitted by the trap reducing it to liquid fertiliser.
The tropical climing pitcher plant is a woody stemmed climbing vine which can grow up to 2-5 metres and there is about 200 known species. They are found in regions of Southeastern Asia and endemic to the Phillippines, and all warm and hot environments around the world. There are male and female plants but mostly males. They can live up to 15 -20 years but has to be about 5-10 years before they flower. Tropical pitcher plants enjoy similar growing conditions to ferns and orchids. They can be grown indoors or outdoors in a sheltered, semi-shaded position receiving 50-80% shade or morning sun. They are frost tender. Pitcher plants enjoy an acidic, moist to wet soil (not soggy) but well drained. They love rainwater. The pitchers like to have at least 20% water in them so they don’t dehydrated. You can buy an already mixed pitcher plant potting mix or make one yourselves using sphagnum moss, orchid bark and coir or peat moss. The leaves develop a tendril at the tip. Tendrils attach to anything that will support it and allow it to climb. Tendril tips eventually develops into the pitcher
TRUMPET PITCHER PLANTS Scientific name: Sarraceniaceae
Sarracenias
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There are 8-11 species of Sarracenias and they are indigenous to the eastern seaboard of United States, Texas and the Great Lake area and southeastern Canada.
The pitchers have subterranean rhizomes with many tubular pitcher shaped leaves radiating from the growing point then turning upwards with their traps opening facing the centre of the crown. So the trap is a vertical tube with a hood extending over its entrance and below it the top of the tube usually has a rolled lip which secretes nectar and scents to entise the prey.
To propagate, you can grow by seed or by clonal division in spring and summer a venus fly traps take at least 4-5 years to mature.They flower in May and June. They do die back or lay dormant in the winter months but don’t throw them out as they are still living under the soil through its rhizones. Come spring and they will re-shoot.
The slippery footings at the pitchers rim causes insects to fall inside where they die and are digested by the plant with proteases and other enzymes. These plants also do not need fertilising and only usually have trouble with aphids.
It is fun to poke the venus fly taps and watch them close but this uses a lot of energy and each trap can only open and close 3-5 times then dies. So it is good just to watch them trap insects. TROPICAL CLIMING PITCHER PLANTS – Scientific name – Nepenthes bellii – Family name Nepenthaceae.
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You can manually feed your pitcher plant with small crickets, mealworms and grasshoppers or a half strength orchid or acid loving plant fertiliser once a month. It is good to remove dead pitchers and leaves to allow increased air circulation and light. They do not get too many pest and disease generally aphids, mealworms, thrips and scale which all can be treated with general chemicals.
Same as the Venus fly traps they like at least five hours of full sun or bright light. Sarracenias must be kept moist at all times – therefore should be kept in a tray of water. It is best if the water level covers 1/5 of the pot’s height. They also like acid water so rainwater is great and they love humidity which we have plenty of. Flowering is in spring.
They survive in soil with little or no nutrition. They like a slightly damp acid soil. They do prefer rainwater to tap water as rainwater is acidic and they like there pots to stand in a small saucer of water. They don’t like to dry out.
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which gradually swells then opens. The pitcher will already contain a digestive fluid with the odour of nectar to attract insects. After trying the nectar the insect moves in a little more and falls into the trap.
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As Green As Garden Centre has the above three carnivorious plants in stock and potting mixes to go with them. We have a great selection of frangipanis and indoor plants. Actually, the nursery is bursting with indoor and outdoor plants with plenty of tropical fruit trees available. So come in and have a browse. It is worth the visit.
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HIS is a rare opportunity to buy a presentable three bedroom masonry block home at a very affordable price. It is advisable to book in an inspection very soon – a home like this will not last long on the market. This gorgeous home will suit a savvy investor. Its neat and tidy appeal and location, has the making of an ideal home that would attract the rental market or could be a perfect abode for a retired couple, a young family or first home buyer looking for a low priced and low maintenance home. Just some of many features: • Tiled throughout the living area and new floor covering in the three bedrooms. • Freshly painted inside. • Some newly replaced items, e.g. ceiling fans, ceramic cooktop and more. • Air-conditioning units in the main bedroom and living area. • Large two bay carport that can double up as an undercover entertainment area. • The convenience of being a corner block with a two street access and plenty of yard space for the kids, gardening or room for a future shed or extensions. • Ready for you to move in. This home is definitely one cute bargain, especially at this new price: $149,000.
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Immaculate and very well maintained cemented rendered home. Fully air-conditioned, polished timber floors, beautiful kitchen. Large enclosed entertainment area, a perfect home for a young family. Conveniently located at walking distance to private and public schools and just a short distance from Kurrimine Beach. A Great Buy! Especially At This Price. The Vendor Requires An Immediate Sale And Will Consider All Reasonable Offers… $195,000 http://aarealty.net/property/8450/
3 1 2 land area 622 sqm. Corner Block • Solid home, short walk to the beach, dual street access. • Loads of room inside + undercover entertainment area. • Ocean views from the front yard and just a few minutes by boat to the Reef At this reduced price, makes this already great value Kurrimine Beach property a ‘Must Have’ especially in such an idyllic location - being about a minute walk to the beach and not far from eateries. Add this Value Plus Opportunity to your Investment Port Folio or your make this your “All Year Round Holiday Beach Home”. LIFE WAS MADE TO BE ENJOYED ESPECIALLY AT SUCH AN AFFORDABLE PRICE $235,000 http://aarealty.net/property/9143/
3 2 1 land area 1,012 sqm • Excellent location and loads of space. • Handy to daycare, schools, bus stop & butcher shop. • Fabulous backyard and partially fenced. • Well priced for the package $195,000 neg. • Returning $280 pw. List #9953. http://aarealty.net/property/9953/
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4 2 1 land area 986 sqm Positioned withing walking distance to town, this high set Queenslander is waiting to be restored back to its former glory. Much of the work inside has started and ready to add your personal touch. A wonderful family home or a great investment as a B&B, the choice is yours. • 4 bedrooms. • Airconditioning. • Fully enclosed downstairs. • 2 bathrooms. • Close to town, childcare and schools. $299,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1231/ Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563
Total Land Area: 105.02 Ha = 259.51 acres* This includes 62 Ha* under bananas, 32 Ha* cattle land. The property includes two homes and eight sheds with the banana section being fully fenced. There is a quarry for extracting soil and decomposed granite and a licence for extracting river sand (for farm use only). Two water licences, 270kW solar system, machinery and equipment.
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The Humpy Tolga is on the mar ket AS a retail business, this opportunity provides endless possibilities to grow even further! Whether it be to incorporate a café or restaurant, the introduction of a new exciting element or a totally new direction.
The Atherton Tablelands is a unique, abundant place which attracts thousands of people every year.
Currently in addition to revenue from a successful retail business, the house and vacant land are also producing revenue.
For further information, contact Deborah Godfrey Real Estate on Mobile 0408 449 808 or Email deborah.godfrey@yahoo.com.au
This opportunity has it all, flexibility and lifestyle set in paradise!
FOR SALE THE HUMPY TOLGA
is an iconic, long established business which could be yours. This phenomenally successful business is now for sale. After 20 years, the vendor of this “little place of local wonders” on the Atherton Tablelands is ready to retire. An established retail business – The Humpy and Nut World, Tolga, strongly supports local growers of fresh fruit, vegetables, coffee, nuts, jams, health food, and much more including Tully Pies! • Located on 5 acres with 280m Kennedy Highway frontage • Retail store with space of 350m2, storage room, cold rooms, preparation and staff rooms • Sealed carpark • Large 2 storey, 3 B/R home with granny flat • Shed, 3 phase power, 6 meg water lic. • Regular stop for Locals, Nomads and Tour Groups • A wonderful business for a family
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Break and enter, Bombeeta POLICE are investigating after a rural property had fuel stolen from a locked shed on Innisfail Japoon Road. Initial investigations suggest that unknown people entered the property sometime between 7.30pm on Wednesday evening (February 17) and 10am on Thursday morning (February 18). The unknown people broke into a shed and removed approximately 60 litres of fuel from two quad bikes as well as stealing approximately 20 spanners. Rural crime affects the lifestyle and financial well-being of those who work and live in our rural communities. Theft and malicious damage to livestock and equipment costs farmers millions of dollars annually in revenue and loss of productivity. Police are reminding people if they see suspicious activity to report it to Crime Stoppers and keep an eye on neighbouring properties if they are left unattended. Good quality security cameras can be inexpensive and can provide police with valuable footage to identify offenders.
Drink driving, Wongaling Beach POLICE have charged a local woman after a traffic intercept at Wongaling Beach on Thursday evening (February 18). The woman was intercepted on Dunkalli Crescent at about 6.30pm and allegedly returned a reading of 0.237 per cent BAC. The 48-year-old woman is expected to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on March 4, charged with drink driving.
Single vehicle traffic crash, East Feluga AROUND 8.40am on Friday morning (Feb 19) a 43-year-old Mission Beach woman was travelling along East Feluga Road when she braked heavily, approaching a single lane bridge. She allegedly lost control of her Hyundai Accent in the wet weather and the vehicle collided with a concrete barrier. She was transported to hospital for observation and treatment of minor injuries.
Warnings made to swimming group at Babinda Boulders A GROUP of young adults were warned by police officers to leave the restricted area of the Devil’s Pool at Babinda Boulders last weekend, after some of the 10 or so were spotted swimming in a dangerous spot at which many people have died. Police received a report that someone might have been “in trouble” swimming in the area. When officers arrived they found everyone was safe, but asked the group to leave the prohibited swimming area and move to the safer public area upstream, which they did. The Devil’s Pool and nearby creek areas have claimed the lives of 20 people over the past 50 years, including two in the past year.
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High end speeding, Mirriwinni and Vasa Views A 20-YEAR-OLD Mirriwinni woman was intercepted on the Bruce Highway around 11.30pm on Sunday night (February 21). It is alleged she was travelling at 150km/h in a 100km/h zone. She was issued with a $1,245 traffic infringement notice and eight demerit points. A 20-year-old Palm Cove man was intercepted around 5.20pm Saturday afternoon (Feb 20) on the Bruce Highway at Vasa Views. Officers allege he was travelling at 146km/h in a 100km/h zone. He too was issued with a $1,245 traffic infringement notice and eight demerit points.
Motorcycle safety – are you doing enough? SADLY, there have been 15 motorcycle-related fatalities in the Far North over the past three years. In an effort to help reduce road trauma and the far reaching effect that road fatalities have on families and the wider community, local police urge riders to ensure they are taking every safety precaution. Tragically, this year alone we have already seen 14 motorcycle deaths on Queensland Roads. Motorcycle riders of all ages are encouraged to to do the following to help reduce the risk of being involved in a crash: • Always ride to the conditions • Ensure you are wearing appropriate protection • Always ride safely • Ensure you are familiar with your bike and ride according to your skill level • Ensure your motorbike is road worthy and well-maintained • Seek to update your skills if time has lapsed since you last rode • Avoid the Fatal Five factors; speed, drink and drug driving, fatigue and distractions. Vehicle drivers also need to play their part when sharing the road with motorcycle riders and other motorists: • Always scan traffic for motorcycles, especially when changing lanes • Use your lights in poor visibility to assist motorcyclists to see you • Check you blind spots for riders • Give motorcycles plenty of room and leave at least a two second gap For further information on motorbike safety please visit: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/motorcyclesafety.
Found property, Mission Beach MISSION Beach Police are appealing for assistance to help locate the owner(s) of a number of pieces of jewellery that have been left at the Coconut Village Caravan Park on Kennedy Esplanade, at South Mission Beach. Police are encouraging anyone who has stayed at the caravan park during 2020 who may have lost any jewellery during their travels to look at the pictures to see if they can identify any items. Please note that proof of ownership may be required. Please contact the Mission Beach Police Station and quote QP2100155920 if you believe any of the items may be yours.
Police contact information IF you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/ reporting or call 131 444.
A sign at the entry to the restricted area at Babinda Boulders, clearly showing swimming is prohibited
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com. au 24 hours per day or call 1800 333 000.
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WITH the wet season in full swing, any sunny days are very welcome to make the crop grow! Just think of your lawn at home, if it is growing and needs mowing every weekend then the cane crop is doing much the same. Cane is also a grass and you can see it lift and thrive as soon as we get a few sunny days in amongst the overcast wet days. Our attention is quickly turning to the upcoming season, and soon the use of
Moddus crop ripener will be a consideration. Moddus crop ripener is normally applied six-10 weeks prior to harvest so much of it is applied mid-April, which means over the next few weeks growers will be making decisions about which cane blocks to treat. Generally, cane crops harvested in the first two rounds of the season are treated with Moddus and another general rule of thumb is the ripener works best
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on healthy, good growing crops where the extra CCS is an addition to the high tonnes/hectare result. A new service established by TSL in 2020 for sampling potential cane blocks to be treated with Moddus will again be available again in 2021. Information meetings will be held in the week starting March 8, to go through the sampling procedures for testing cane blocks where Moddus may be applied. This pre Moddus sampling is carried out on a weekly basis leading up to application, using the mobile mill to determine potential CCS levels and see which blocks may respond best to Moddus. The mobile mill, designed and built by growers from the Tully Variety Management group now has three purposes: 1. To sample blocks for Moddus application, between April and July; 2. To sample pre harvest without Mod-
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3. To sample new varieties June to November. In addition, stay tuned for more information regarding an event planned for March 17 at the Tully Showgrounds. This event called the ‘Tully Sustainable Farming Day’ will be a chance to see and hear some of the latest work that has occurred in the Tully Sugar and Banana industries over the past few years in relation to sustainability. The event will include exhibits from various companies working in sugarcane and bananas as well as a sit down session with guest speakers from the Tully Major Integrated project and Sugar Research Australia. A BBQ lunch will be provided. More information on this event will be provided over the next few weeks.
Heavy rain and flooding closes plantation forests in North Queensland HQPLANTATIONS has closed its plantations between Townsville and Tully from February 22, due to recorded and predicted heavy rainfall and flooding. Affected areas include plantation forests in Clemant, Lannercost, Abergowrie, Cardwell and Murray Upper State Forests. These plantations are closed to all public access until at least Friday 5 March, at which time a re-assessment of risks and road conditions will be undertaken. The status of the closures will be updated on
HQPlantations website: w w w. h q p l a n t a t i o n s . com.au/closures. HQPlantations is appealing to the public to respect these closures so that safe and responsible access to the plantations can be restored as soon as possible. People are advised to refer to the Parks and Forests website, www. parks.des.qld.gov.au for restrictions in relation to campgrounds managed by Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service within these locations. State and local government-managed
roads through plantations remain open unless otherwise indicated by police or other signage. Plantation forest closures fall under the Forestry Act 1959 and can be enforced by Police, QPWS Rangers and Plantation Officers. Fines for non-compliance currently range from $266 to $1,335. Enquiries can be directed to information@ hqplantations.com.au or HQPlantations Ingham office on 4776 2777.
Cane ready for pre harvest sampling with the mobile mill in Tully, 2020
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Babinda Bowls Club NO social bowls last Thursday, a bit too wet! Names in by 1.00 for 1.30 start next Thursday. Games for this weekend; Saturday 1pm – Wallis Shield at Silkwood. Players selected: Joe Vella/ George Tsakissiris/Kevin Anderson/Ron Omodei; Brandon Smith/Les Maxwell/Gavin Omodei/Jim Azzopardi. Sunday 1.30pm, Open Pairs at 1.30pm: Jim Azzopardi & Gavin Omodei vs Joe Vella & Les Holland. Ron Trackson & Ron Omodei vs George & Rhys Tsakissiris. Macknade bowls - Atherton tableand touring bowlers A Singles: Kev Anderson vs John Sheehan.
Innisfail Men’s Bowls THERE was no social bowls played last Thursday due to the inclement weather, however 18 bowlers got their fix on Saturday afternoon. Over the weekend in club games played John Fossey defeated Justin Walker and Michael de Vries defeated Dave Irwin in singles. After 21 ends and the score ending in a draw at 2121, another end had to be played which secured the game for Frank Catelan and Michael Roots who overcame Jim Martinod and Neil Morris in a great contest of club pairs. Congratulations to the teams who played in the Barry Wallis Shield last Saturday in Gordonvale against Cairns. A good win with a margin of 22. Innisfail are now in second place behind South Johnstone who will Macknade bowls - Atherton tableand touring bowlers be up against each other in Silkwood this Saturday. Players are reminded to play any club games they are listed down for.
Macknade Bowls PLAYED on February 21 Social – Triples: Lui Marbelli, Coral Gard, Bart Cummins 15 def Michael Blake, Mal Dorey, Craig Bartrop 13. Social – Rinks: Mario Marbelli, John Piotto, Sue Gough, Jack Righetti 20 def Anna Fudriga, Len Schifilliti, Francesca Rosadi, Dwain Piotto 15. Thursday, February 18: the Atherton Tableland Touring Bowlers visited Macknade on their final leg of a twoweek tour. Although the weather was not favourable for bowls, the morning was most enjoyable commencing with a well-executed recital of their team song, followed by a delicious lunch catered by Halifax QCWA. Macknade bowls - Atherton tableand touring bowlers
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SUNDAY afternoon, February 21 Lovely to welcome Toni and Gavin Buick to Sunday bowls. We had 22 bowlers dodge the storm to play two games of 10 ends: Team 1 - John Taylor, Pauline Edwards (16) v Team 2 - Ray Downing, Joan Mercer (4); Team 3 - Mary Bacic, Val Zamora, Pam Staier (9) v Team 6 - Joanne Townsend, Gavin Buick, Avis Ray (5); Team 4 - Leno Ceccato, Lou Brunello, Rita Hutson (7) v Team 5 - Robyn Brunello, Ian Revie, Bev Harrop (10); Team 7 - John Brown, Bev Achilles, Toni Buick (10) v Team 8 - Peter Smith,John Jones Val Bradley (5). After the Storm: Team 3 (9) V Team 8 (10); Team 6 (12) v Team 5 (10); Team 4 (8) v Team 7 (7); Team 1 (9) v Team 2 (9); Winning Team was Team 1 - John Taylor/ Pauline Edwards. Visitors Jordan and Suzie enjoyed a challenge between themselves on the spare green, and happy to report that the game was won by Suzie! Lovely to sit and enjoy the storm (and a drink) after the game. Our new Club President got himself bogged in the car park after the downpour! Club Competitions will begin shortly, please put your names on the forms on the notice board ASAP. Our Club Is available for meetings, parties, wakes and other events. New contact number for hall bookings is: Judy Hood 0427 669 094. We welcome you to come along and join us. Club phone: 4068 1230. Cheers!
Ingham Ladies’ Bowls WEDNESDAY afternoon saw four teams fight out the semi-finals of the Championship 4s – the green was slow and the surface could only be described as challenging. R Doherty, M Moore, A Rutherford, C Wickens 18 v G Cockrell, L DiBella, L Melvin, E Piotto 15; W Coe, K Rotondo, J Craven, S Ryan 21 v S DiBella, B Eddleston, J Colson, P Miguel 14. The final is scheduled
Innisfail Golf Club THE weather has certainly put a dampener on golf for this week and as you can imagine the course is very waterlogged. The 3G team will need some extra assistance next week, so if there are members who can spare an hour or two, please contact Andrew Rose to lend a helping hand. Luke Newman a PGA professional will be available on Friday, February 26 for lessons with members (before 3.30pm) and junior coaching clinics from 3.30pm. Any members wanting to book a lesson with Luke, please contact Jake to book in a time. We will work back from 3.30pm to allow Luke time to get to travel from Cairns to Innisfail so we make the best use of his time. Those members taking lessons need to make payments direct to Luke. IGC is providing these junior coaching clinics free of charge to our juniors from our Cash for Containers Recycling and fundraising. So, parents bring down the kids to learn from a PGA professional. The Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition kicked off on February 10 with a field of 19 players who needed to go as low as 19 points to be in the running for prizes. 1st: Stephen Todd 22pts 2nd: Luke Peters 20pts 3rd: Rauno Lehtsalu 19pts
next week between the winners of Thursday’s play. Social game: J Fenoglio 87, J Casanovas 78; N Evans 58. The Ingham Ladies are holding a Card Luncheon on Monday, March 15, starting time 9am. Make up a group and join us for a continuous morning tea and a chicken and spaghetti lunch. For further info phone President Patti on 0417 608 279 to book your table.
Friday, February 26, 2021 us a call. All are welcome. SBC members and those who want to join us, yearly membership fee is $100.00; for second club members the yearly fee is $20.00. You can also follow us on Facebook, or email: silkwoodbowlsclubinc@gmail. com.
Silkwood Bowls Club THE week at Silkwood Bowls Club Social games, Sunday, February 21: Delmo Tarditi, Denise Charman, Mirella Berryman/Tony Cates def Barry Green, Anna Della Bella and Alan Hudson 18/10. The Barry Wallis Shield - Round 3 at Gordonvale, February 20 Two Silkwood Teams - Morris Pedrola, Barry Green, Daniel Gauci, Dave Irvin; and Dan Dunne, Tony Cates, Steve Howe, Russ Marsden - were unable to claim a win, commiserations to both teams. Round 4, February 27, will be played at Silkwood Bowls Club; good luck to all. Social Games, Wednesday, February 24 A wonderful afternoon at Silkwood Bowls Club, where 14 bowlers from Innisfail joined us in a social get together. We enjoyed the games with our friends from Innisfail very much and hope we could make you feel welcome enough to come and have a repeat play at our green. Team Helen Paterson, Alan Hudson, Tim Wallis def Mick DeVries, Sue Morrison, Catrina Cook 18/12; Alan Morrison, Joan Atkinson def Pam Anderson, Marcia Ryall 24/15; Denise Charman, Dian Catelan/Berry Green def Eileen Hamann, Anna Della Bella 17/16; Bev Anderson, Diana O’Brien, Ann Rule def Delmo Tarditi, Jan Dunne, Debbie Fitzgerald 18/14. Happy Birthday Delmo Tarditi! Friday Night is our traditional BBQ and Barefoot Bowling; starts at 6pm. For those who want to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls—we offer free coaching lessons; age is no limit. Our contact no is 0459 211 552; in doubt of play give
Friday's 9-hole Sporters competition on February 12 was a complete washout. The race was on to find partners for Saturday's 18-hole Top End Apps 4 Ball Best Ball Stableford on February 13 and a good combination of players made for great scoring. Paul Tattam and Rauno Lehtsalu combined well to open the morning scoring with 46pts and the clubhouse lead going into the afternoon groups. Lehtsalu shot the lights out and had sore shoulders posting 42 points on his own. The afternoon groups come in with some great scoring and the eventual winners. Jeff McGrath and Darryl Wall tied with Chris Calleja and Mick Wilkinson on 42 points. Josh Jones and Matthew Barclay also played well to match the leading morning group on 46 points.
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5th: Jeff McGrath and Darryl Wall 42points *Note - Members are advised that flags are to remain in the hole and there is hand sanitiser available on each NTP, if you get the pin shot. The match committee is in the process of signing up for the MiScore App which is a part of MiClub. When finalised, members will be able to download the app and purchase a yearly subscription for $16.50. Thanks to all the members for adhering to COVID-19 electronic check ins/ outs. These changes will get easier to do if they are used and anyone who needs
help or doesn't own a smartphone, please see a committee member.
Caine and Jake Cockle were the winners of Top Ends App 4BBB Stableford on February 13
Stephen Todd was the winner of Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition on February 10
Our first session of junior golf was held last Sunday, and it was great to see some new faces. The juniors split into some groups and worked some skills on the course as well as around the chipping and putting greens. A special thanks to all the parents/grandparents who made the effort to come down as well as the pizza cookers for the delicious food. For updates and upcoming golfing events in the region, please visit Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page.
The round of the day came from the sponsors team and father and son Jake and Caine Cockle. Caine shot his personal best round on the Innisfail track, 77 off the stick and 43 points by himself. The Cockles ended up with 48pts and the title. Results 13/02 – Top End Apps 4BBB Stableford 1st: Caine and Jake Cockle 48pts 2nd: Paul Tattam and Rauno Lehtsalu 46pts c/b 3rd: Josh Jones and Matthew Barclay 46pts 4th: Chris Calleja and Mick Wilkinson 42pts c/b
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Shane Muriata SO hold the phone, get the ice cream and settle in for some controversy regarding the rugby league argument of who and what players should be included into this so-called 2021 North Qld Hall of Fame. There was an argument put forward on social media last week and I know I was supposed to do an around the grounds players profile of our three A grade teams (Leps, Crushers and Tigers), but apologies - this cannot wait. I urge you the readers out there, right now, yeah you reading this, to settle some age old footy quarrels about who are the best players to ever play for your respective teams. I will put forward the best Tully Tigers Rugby League Team in my opinion to ever play for this club, then next week I will wait for some letters to the paper or via social media from the Herbert River Crushers (Life Savers, Wallaman) past players and supporters to submit their teams to be illustrated in next week’s paper. Following that week will be Innisfail’s turn to reveal their top 17 from the Foley years to the current crop. I can already hear some golden names from a golden age like Morganson, Backo, Spina from the Herbert region, and Williamson, Howard plus Ambrum should feature heavily in the Johnston belt. When you submit your team, please add your name, team and where you’re from so we can get an understanding of why you have chosen your players. Only one rule is that it has to be a player that has never played NRL. So, I
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Looking for the North Qld Hall of Fame contenders will start this selection off from fullback through to 17 for the Tully Tigers. Some I just couldn't split, such was their talent. 1. Chris Muriata/Peter Namok 2. Ben Muriata 3. Justin Taylor 4. Troy Peri 5. Nelson Muriata 6. Grant Rix 7. Leo Yusia 8. Willy Grant 9. Arnold Murray/Jamie Zonta 10. Brian Balderson 11. Matt Clifford 12. Johnny Clifford 13. Neil Jesse/Ben Costa 14. Sugar Robinson 15. Angelo Crema 16. Shane Grainer 17. Tom Johnston So the weekend of footy wets the NRL appetiser because I can guarantee the main course will be a showstopper. With all this COVID BS put aside, it will be good to finally get back into the footy again. Cameron Smith will be signed by Brisbane in a few weeks as
Innisfail Thunder Ladies team will face Norths at Crathern Park 2, Trinity Beach this Sunday morning
told to me by Kevie Walters. The Gold Coast Titans won’t be the disappointing child anymore of Qld, so we will spoil them by getting behind the team that has had more wooden spoons than Jamie Oliver has got in his kitchen. Manly is back in the news again for street racing, the Turbo kind that has Tommy injuring himself racing fellow patrons after a big night out. I couldn’t barely walk let alone run on a night out, but if there was a race to the Mobil servo for the maxi burger, I would beat Dominic Toretto any day of the week. The Roosters have won the three peat in 2021 by taking out the award for being caught over the ‘Cap’ again. Come on, this isn’t even a joke anymore Roosters. To say you can afford to sign Israel Folau is like signing me to the Cowboys, both situations make people laugh and both make us cringe. I really want the brew Kiwi side the NZ Warriors to do well this season. It’s not that I like them, but I want them to do well for the sake of their supporters who have backed this useless team for decades with no promise of a rose garden. So there it is for around the grounds. Just a quick shout out to one weekly reader Cameron Flegler who is 40 something but looks 20 something. Great laugh and good seeing you. Thank you once again to all the readers who buy the paper religiously for the quirky footy stories; please write in so I can do a special shout out to your special. Have a great weekend.
Tully/Mission Beach Tier 3 junior team will be up against Atherton in the semi-final this Sunday morning at Loder Park
MARIA GIRGENTI THREE Cassowary Coast cricket teams will feature in the semi-finals this weekend - one of the best results for the club in a few seasons. Tully/Mission Beach Tier 3 junior team will travel away to play Atherton at Loder Park this Saturday morning at 8.00am for a blockbuster clash in the Jimmy Maher Cup Blue competition. On Sunday, Innisfail Thunder Ladies team will take on Norths at 8.00am at Crathern Park 2 in Trinity Beach. This will be followed by Cassowary Coast 2nd grade side as they take on Barron at the same venue starting at 1.00pm. Teams are hoping as many local supporters will get to the grounds and get behind their teams in what Cassowary Coast 2nd grade cricket team will be in action against Barron in the semi-final this Sunday should be an epic weekend of cricket. afternoon at Crathern Park 2, Trinity Beach
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Head coach Jason Cheel with adult players and youngsters who attended the Come and Try Day at Innisfail and District Tennis Association courts
Innisfail District Tennis Association host Come and Try Days MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL and District Tennis Association recently held two free Come and Try Days in Innisfail with several enthusiastic youngsters and adults taking to the courts. There was plenty of action on the courts catering for the beginner, social player and the up-and-coming club tennis star with several new members signing up as well as returning players. The day was aimed at promoting the club's facilities with information provided on junior and adult coaching, adult fixtures, as well as social tennis. IDTA was recently successful in securing a Gambling Benefit Fund grant of $35,000 to resurface five of their courts which is expected to be done during the school holidays by Ultimate Finishes in Cairns. Last November, new LED lights were fitted by Soaps Electrics from Kurrimine Beach which provides clearer and even lighting for tennis activities and games at night. The club's AGM was also held late last year, and executive committee were inducted: Leon Awee (President), Kathy Martin (Secretary), Margaret Tinney (Treasurer), Mike Ernst (Vice Chair) with Peter Greven, Mick Burgess, Kerry Spollen, Rhonda Valmadre and Geoffrey Smart as committee members. Sign on for juniors and adult coaching classes is still open. A doubles fixtures sign on was held recently, social tennis is held on Wednesday mornings from 8.30am, adult beginners coaching on Tuesdays from 6.00pm 7.30pm, adult coaching on Wednesdays from 6.30pm - 8.30pm and social tennis on Thursdays from 7.00pm. Membership to IDTA can be completed online via https://playtennis.com.au/InnisfailDistrictTennisAssociation, click Membership and follow the prompts. For further information on membership types and costs, please contact Margaret Tinney on 0422 951 862. The club is registered for FairPlay vouchers which are now open through Queensland Sport and Recreation to help keep kids active. Those who are eligible can apply for a $150 voucher per child to put towards the cost of sports and active recreation membership for children aged between 5 - 17 years.
To find out eligibility and apply for a voucher, visit the website: www.qld.gov.au/fairplayvouchers and submit by March 17 with vouchers to be presented by May 12. Those players wishing to book a court can visit www. playtennis.com.au/IDTA and follow the prompts. Local players will compete in Junior Development Series on March 6 - 7 at Cairns International Tennis Centre, then at Mareeba on March 27 - 28, Innisfail Age on June 26 - 28 and Nerada Open in Innisfail on September 4 - 5. Anyone wishing to find out more information on fixtures and coaching can contact Jason Cheel of Cassowary Coast Tennis Academy on 0434 975 950, and for tennis news and membership, on the Innisfail and District Tennis Association Facebook page.
Veo Bathe, aged 14 practices her volleys on the courts at the Come and Try Day in Innisfail
Coach Jason Cheel assists Nathanial Quibell, aged 5 with how to use the racquet and hitting the ball
Fishing News
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RoLy Newton
I AM writing this report on Tuesday, and what beautiful weather for February and ideal boating conditions. At this early stage of the week I haven't heard any reports of boats managing to travel out wide, however I am sure there are plenty on the water today. The coral trout have been biting extremely well for February so I am sure most boats will manage a feed. As the water conditions cool, the nannygai are also starting to school up, persistence is still needed but the fishing in the deep water is steadily improving. Closer in around the islands the large schools of bait have attracted pelagic such as tuna, trevally and grey and spanish mackerel. Small metal slugs such as the Arma Mettalik have been the answer - just use a very high speed retrieve. The queenfish are also turning up around the islands and headlands and will reach their peak in numbers during March and April. Queenfish will take a variety of lures such as soft plastics, vibes and medium sized hard bodies, however when possible I like to target them with surface lures such as the Halco or Strada poppers in around the 10cm size range. Coral trout have also been fairly plentiful around the islands with a number of young fishers doing extremely well by casting sinking stick baits over the reef shallows. The trick is to use plenty of long pauses between the sweeps of the rod tip. Drifting the slightly deeper water along the edge of the reefs, jigging soft plastics has also been successful with anglers managing good numbers of trout, golden trevally and fingermark. The recent rain has resulted in most of the coastal creeks in the Cassowary Coast being in some form of flooding, this has affected the fishing in the estuaries. There have been some barra caught, with the majority of the fish coming from around the sandbars and the first few bits of structure in the entrance of the rivers. Besides lures there have been some good fish caught
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on live and fresh baits such as herring and mullet. The jacks have been scarce but the jack fishing will pick up during the latter part of the wet season. The crabbing has improved with good numbers being caught over the last week. In my opinion March, April and May are the best months for crabs with the first run having a lot higher numbers of legal crabs. They start to thin out later in the season. We should also start getting good numbers of prawns on the beaches, just be careful of both crocs and marine stingers. The freshwater continues to offer the best barra fishing with good numbers of barra being caught around the entrances of feeder creeks into the main river systems and the various weed lined back waters. The shallows opposite these spots can also fish very well of a night, when the barra come into the shallows to feed. There have been reports of sooty grunter and jungle perch being caught up high in the smaller feeder creeks. By Friday we will have seen the best of the weather, unfortunately we have another low coming in close to the coast and according to the forecast we shall start seeing the effects of it by Sunday. I am writing this early in the week so anglers wishing to go boating need to chase up the latest weather report before heading out later in the week; at this stage it doesn't look good. Either side of the morning high tide will suit those
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wishing to chase grunter along the edge of the sand bars, especially in the Hinchinbrook region. Either side of the afternoon low will suit those wishing to chase a barra. There is a large run in the tides so make certain you secure your crab pots. Good Fishing! Roly Newton Tackle World Tully
Robert Mauloni (middle) and his two sons Jordan, aged 14 and Leo, aged 11 recently caught this great 115cm barramundi in Tinaroo Dam using live bait.
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Friday, February 26, 2021
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Judokas back into training at Innisfail Judo Club
MARIA GIRGENTI
on juniors. Throughout the year, Innisfail hosts and attends many training camps and competitions with the camps suitable for all levels from beginners, social and avid competition players.
Judokas during a training session on the mats at Innisfail Judo Club Dojo, Pavilion 1, Innisfail Showgrounds
THIRTY new and returning judokas in junior and senior age groups are back on the mats at Pavilion 1, Innisfail Showgrounds for training in preparation for the start of the Judo season. Last month, 13 judokas from Innisfail took part in North Queensland's first High Performance Hub sessions with Sensei Gavin Kelly at Cairns Northern Beaches Judo Club presented by Judo Australia and Judo Queensland. Kelly who is a 14 times National champion, IJF Level 1 coach, Australian and Queensland Hub coach led all training sessions over two days including juniors and seniors with 73 judokas taking part. In late 2020, Innisfail Club President Paul De Brincat was appointed the new chair of Judo Queensland Board and already he and board members have been busy establishing development sub-committees in Central Queensland and South Queensland to invigorate judo in those regions. The world's oldest sport of judo aids in the development of self-discipline, punctuality, good manners, strength, stamina, tenacity, toughness and builds confidence and self-respect, all character traits which are vital to achieving success and being respected by the local community and society. Although judo is a martial art and combat sport players learn how to fall safely which is a useful skill, it also teaches balance, coordination, agility and increases confidence for other contact sports such as rugby league, rugby union, soccer and AFL. Innisfail Judo Club is affiliated with Judo Queensland and Judo Australia and looks after competition and social players alike, with a strong emphasis
New and returning Mon-Stars, juniors and senior judokas at Innisfail Judo Club have commenced training on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Sensei Paul De Brincat keeps a close eye on judokas on the mats as they practice their throwing techniques during a training session
Judokas from Innisfail competed in North Queensland Regional competition at Northern Beaches Judo Club last Saturday which was a Queensland State team qualification event and are now preparing for Innisfail Open on March 20 and Queensland State Judo Championships in Cairns from April 9 - 11 at Redlynch Central Sports Stadium. Members of all ages and abilities are welcome with the club especially looking for more youngsters aged six to 14 to try judo and join up. The club's experienced instructors are Senseis Ricky Bruschi and Tony Termine (2nd Dan Black Belt), Paul De Brincat and Joey De Brincat (1st Dan Black Belt) and Michael Faulks (Brown Belt). Training days are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Dojo - Pavilion 1 (Innisfail Showgrounds) from 5.30 6.30pm for Mon-Stars, Junior and Senior Boys/Girls (aged 6 - 14 years) and 6:40pm to 8.00pm for Cadet Men/Women, Junior Men/Women and Senior Men/ Women (aged 15 - 20-plus). Cost is $5 per lesson with the first two lessons free for beginners and training judogis (uniforms) are available to loan. Competition/advanced classes for all ages are held on Fridays from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Anyone wanting more information can contact the Innisfail Judo Club Inc on 0410 331 545 (Paul), via email: innisfailjudoclub@hotmail.com, and by visiting the Innisfail Judo Club Inc Facebook page.