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Easter 2022 Messages from Australian Church Leaders ‘He is Risen’ THE dynamics of life can be complex. Good things happen and matters that are not so good also happen. The causes for both can be hard to fathom. These past months have seen an unfolding of differing tragedies in the Ukraine, Tigray, the Middle East, and other places as well. The images of the way warfare impacts on people are with us every evening. It can be overwhelming. Peace can seem impossible. Alongside this is the reality of natural disasters in Australia. The flooding in New South Wales and Queensland, and the reality of bushfires, serve to remind us of the fragility of life, even on our own doorstep. Disaster is not far away – it is close at hand. War and natural disasters remove and dislocate people from their homes and community. In the Ukraine, we have seen many people crossing borders in search of safety and community. People impacted by flooding are similarly dislocated. The need for shelter, security and dignity is one all of humanity shares.
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Within Australia, the experience of dispossession and dislocation continues to impact on Australia’s First Peoples’ sense of home and identity. The invitation offered in the Statement from the Heart has not been received in the spirit of hope with which it was offered. Easter brings us to the foundation of deep and lasting hope and grace. The journey that Jesus takes to the cross is one marked by an unfair trial, injustice, persecution, and vilification. Death, without compassion or care, is the result. Apart from the women, those around Jesus give up and flee. This is a picture of despair. Yet it is not the full picture, because through the despair rises a hope so deep and
wonderful that those who experience it can only cry, with absolute joy, ‘He is Risen’. This is a celebration of life that comes victorious out of the journey of Jesus’ pain and suffering. At Easter, we remember and give thanks for this reality. Life is victorious over death! In this we have hope in the midst of seasons of despair and uncertainty. This depth of hope is not the result of a motivational speech – it is the promise of the living presence of Jesus, alive and with us, in every circumstance and in every place. Rev John Gilmore, President National Council of Churches in Australia
Anglican Church of Australia
THE situation looked very grim for Jesus’ disciples that first Easter. Jesus had been arrested, shamefully treated, and killed. The last thing they expected was his resurrection, and yet that’s what happened, and that’s what we celebrate each Sunday and especially at Easter. Jesus’ resurrection brought hope and possibility and pointed ultimately to the new creation God is bringing to the whole world. This Easter season finds many people around the world in grim situations. Ukrainians continue to suffer due to the Russian invasion of their country. Millions of other people, especially in Europe, are suffering due to higher fuel and food costs because of Russia’s action. There are other wars and conflicts where people are suffering, among them South Sudan, Myanmar, and Afghanistan. Here in Australia, many communities are being impacted by floods and the ongoing effects of climate change are felt all around the world. Covid 19 continues to rage everywhere.
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You’d have to say that for many of the world’s population, things may look hopeless. And without the resurrection they would be. But because of it, there is hope. Hope of change and renewal. Hope that light will come from dark. Hope that the kingdom of God will be revealed. And in the meantime, God will continue to give strength as we turn to him and trust him. The death of Jesus on the cross showed the depth of God’s love for the whole world and brought the hope of forgiveness and reconciliation between God and humanity. The resurrection of Jesus proved that Jesus is Messiah, saviour, and ended the hold of death over creation. We continue to wait for the revealing of all the fruit of Easter, but we wait as people filled with hope because of what happened. The despair of the disciples was transformed to joy when they realised Jesus was raised from the dead. May we be filled with joy as we celebrate Easter and look forward its fruit in our world. The Most Reverend Geoffrey Smith, Archbishop of Adelaide Primate, Anglican Church of Australia
Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines CHRIST is risen, Truly He is risen! I cordially congratulate you with the greatest and the most glorious of all feasts, with the beginning of the New Life, with the Spiritual Spring, with the triumph and victory over death, the Resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Easter 2022 Messages from Australian Church Leaders Continuing from page 2... IN these times in which we are living, filled with many sorrows, the only comfort for all of us is our Holy Faith, with its real promises, radiant hope, its expectations which bring peace to the soul. May the joy of the Paschal Feast fill your life with all that God truly desires for us, the heavenly and everlasting gifts that are truly not of this world. His Eminence, Metropolitan Basilios, Archbishop Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines
Catholic Church in Australia EASTER isn’t once upon a time: it’s here and now or nowhere and never. That’s why it’s never in a vacuum. This year we light the Easter fire in unusually dark times. First, we had the pandemic everywhere, and that seemed bad enough. Lives were lost, the social fabric frayed, and the economy was hit hard. We saw the powers of death at work in ways we’d never seen before. Then we had floods in this part of the world. Again, lives were lost, homes were destroyed, and property devastated. On top of all that we now have the genocidal war in Ukraine, with world peace looking more fragile than it’s looked for a long time. The powers of death which so ravaged Europe in the last century have returned in a horrific way. Here, then, is the context of this year’s Easter celebration. As we gather to light the Easter fire in the darkness, we proclaim that out of the pandemic, the floods and the war new life can come and will come, just as Jesus walked from the tomb into every time and place. That’s the hope which nothing and no-one can destroy. That’s the truth of Easter. Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Archbishop of Brisbane, President, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
We Saw Jesus THE content of the Christian faith is founded on the witness of those hundreds of disciples who saw Jesus in his glorified body after he rose from the dead. Without that beginning, we could not seek or make sense of the personal faith that God gives to those who ask and receive. Since Jesus ascended to the Father and sent the Holy Spirit among us, it is only through faith now that we meet him in prayer, scripture, sacraments, the faces of the poor and, together, as the community that bears his name. But the Church began because of witnesses who boldly proclaimed, “We saw Jesus.” That is why I was immediately struck by an entry in our annual Catholic schools Easter art exhibition displaying the words Hear our voices. We saw Jesus. Looking more closely, and reading the explanation of the artist, Keira Hauville,
we see that the witnesses depicted are women. They were the first to discover the empty tomb, and hear the words of the angel “Why are you seeking the living among the dead?” And then, the one who went back to the tomb, his close friend Mary of Magdala, was the first disciple to meet the risen Lord. The picture is entitled The Women In Jesus' Life, and invites us to consider the ways that Jesus respected and valued women, against the conventions of his time and culture, in which their witness was not accepted as reliable. Of course, even the men who proclaimed “We saw Jesus” were not always believed. The picture could also be read as pointing to the courage of Christians, female and male, who would not be silenced, in the face of mockery or worse persecutions, from announcing that Jesus is alive and forgiveness and eternal life can be found in him. May the new life of Easter fill you with faith, hope and love; and a voice to speak about Jesus. Bishop Michael McKenna Bishop of Bathurst
Chinese Methodist Church in Australia THE resurrection of the Lord Jesus is at the heart of the entire Christian faith. Jesus fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament. He has become the power for believers to live and serve today. More importantly, he will become the hope of God’s people in eternity because the Lord will return and establish an eternal and glorious kingdom. Hence, Paul said, "If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is in vain, and your belief is in vain" (1 Corinthians 15:14). Today, as we firmly believe that Christ is truly resurrected, we can be confident and strong, faithfully and courageously bearing witness to the truth, spreading the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the whole world, and complete the mission that He has given us. Since Jesus is the risen Lord, He will also come again for this is what His has promised. When the Lord returns, every believer will have to give an account to Him. Will we be happy to see the Lord, or will we feel ashamed to see the Lord? Will we be praised and rewarded, or will we be rebuked and shamed before the Lord's judgment seat? It all depends on whether we work faithfully before the Lord’s return. Bishop Albert Wong Chinese Methodist Church in Australia
Churches of Christ THE ravages of COVID this past two years, distress over the Ukraine War more recently, and countless other newsworthy concerns all offer ongoing reminders that we live in a world marred by sin. At its most basic level, sin represents the choices
of people to live apart from the will of the very God who desires to strengthen our lives. Sin typically has a negative impact on ourselves or others, but it also severs our intimate connection with the one who has created us to live in relationship with him forever. Naturally, a perfect God must judge sin perfectly and yet Heaven accepts imperfect people who must therefore be free of sin. God’s forgiveness is necessary, but justice makes this possible only because Jesus took that sin upon himself. As the Apostle Paul says, Jesus who knew no sin of his own became sin for us so that we might be made righteous in him. Easter celebrates the fact that Christ died for our sin by taking it upon himself to his undeserved death. He was fully human so as to qualify as our substitute, but he was fully divine so as to be free of sin and therefore to be eligible to pay for ours. The Resurrection of Jesus celebrates the fact that he not only paid for sin, but fully overcome its power. His conquest became our gift, one that must be received personally by yielding in repentance and an ongoing dependence upon the one who rescues us from eternal death. Many struggle to accept such a Resurrection as plausible. This is despite 500 witnesses being unable to be silenced. It is despite hostile testimony from Jewish and Roman writers of the time. It is also despite substantial archaeological evidence verifying the reliability of the Bible. The consequences of its acceptance or rejection are of everlasting significance. Ultimately, though, we choose to believe with evidence beyond reasonable doubt, not evidence beyond all doubt. We believe in faith and such belief also ushers us into faith, one that is more than merely religious. It is a lifestyle of dependence upon a Saviour who also seeks to be the very Lord whom we serve with the love, grace, humility, and compassion that still transforms lives today. Dr. Rob Nyhuis – National Chair, Council of Churches of Christ in Australia
Coptic Orthodox Church – Diocese of Sydney and Affiliated Regions CHRIST is Risen, Truly He is Risen!! It is my pleasure to wish all of you the blessings of the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection, in which we celebrate the resurrection and victory of our Lord, God and Saviour Jesus Christ, as well as our liberation from the bondage to evil and death. The procession of Christ's victory is the procession of His suffering, by which He was triumphant over Satan. Our Lord Jesus Christ walked the road of the Passion, which began with His arrest on the eve of Friday.
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Easter 2022 Messages from Australian Church Leaders Continuing from page 3... IT was followed by his trials and sufferings, which He endured until the crucifixion. From the outside, it all appeared as if the following was happening: the soldiers were leading our Lord Christ, Pilate sent Him to Herod, the chief priests and scribes judged Him, Pilate ordered to hand Him over to be crucified, the soldiers scourged and mocked Him and then took Him to Golgotha to be crucified. However, this sorrowful but joyful procession was not, in fact, under human control; it was truly under divine control, because Christ, the Incarnate God, accepted suffering by His own will. Pilate said to Christ, "Are You not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have power to crucify You, and power to release You?" Jesus answered, "You could have no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above" (John 19:10-11). Our Lord Jesus Christ said about Himself, "No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again" (John 10:18). The procession of the Passion of Christ is the procession of His victory, because by death He trampled down death, rose from the dead victorious over death, and liberated mankind from Satan's dominion. Christ is calling us to walk in the procession of His triumph; and indeed He is always leading us in this joyful procession. Let us rejoice in our Living Christ, who always leads us in the procession of His triumph, regardless of the surrounding circumstances. We are always peaceful and assured that our life is not in human hands, but in the hands of our Living, strong, and powerful Christ, who died, resurrected and lives to rule over the living and the dead. May our risen Lord bless and protect Australia and the whole world Bishop Daniel Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church - Diocese of Sydney & Affiliated Regions
Greek Orthodox Church of Australia THE mystery of Jesus Christ is truly 'great and paradoxical'. Out of His absolute love, the Only Begotten Son and Word of God the Father, who is true and perfect God, self-emptied Himself and became true and perfect man. In appropriating to Himself the fullness of human nature, that is, mind, soul and body, apart from sin, Christ recreates and renews the human person, and indeed all creation visible and invisible. The "width and length and depth and height" (Eph. 3:18) of the mystery of Christ our Saviour, and of His boundless love is fundamentally seen in His life-giving passion and death on the cross that "takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29), and in His glorious resurrection which restores the human person to their 'original beauty that is, it refashions them anew in the image and likeness of God. The resurrection of Jesus is not a mere symbol or metaphor, but a reality historically accomplished by Christ "once for all" (Jude 1:3) for the salvation of the world. Although, the expectation of the 'resurrection of the dead' will be eschatologically fulfilled in the age to come in the Heavenly Kingdom, by the grace of God, the first-fruits of the power of the resurrection embraces our entire existence 'here and now'. Truly we are given the possibility to participate existentially and spiritually "in part (1 Cor. 13:9) in its deifying and saving grace in and through our faith and love towards Christ, and our union with Him as members of His holy Church, His mystical body. Today, the Church exclaims and proclaims the joyful message of salvation to the entire world: "Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life". How wondrous are the works of God! Christ who is the source of life, and life itself, "overcomes the world" John 16:33), and
destroys corruptibility and death, and through His very own resurrection from the dead, raises us up to true and everlasting life. Let us then open our minds and hearts to Christ our Saviour, let us be embraced by the radiant light of His resurrection that leads to true joy, the fullness of divine love and life eternal. Wishing you a blessed and joyous Easter, Prayerfully yours Archbishop MAKARIOS, Primate, Greek Orthodox Church of Australia
Lutheran Church of Australia SISTERS and Brothers in Christ, of the Christian Churches in Australia, Grace and peace in Christ to you. I bring you Easter Greetings from the people of the Lutheran Communities in Australia and New Zealand. The Lord is Risen indeed. Hallelujah. In our contemporary COVID19 world, there has been a lot of conversation about “pivot points”. English writer J.R.R. Tolkein coined the phrase “eucatastrophe” to describe a “pivot point” where a story takes a turn for “good”. He went on to say, “The birth of Christ is the eucatastrophe of man’s (sic) history. The resurrection is the eucatastrophe of the story of the Incarnation. This story begins and ends in joy.” God bless your joyful witness to this “pivot point” of our human story. The Lord is Risen. Your fellow in Christ, Bishop Paul Smith, Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) THE presence of still water Words enter us in powerful ways. Beautiful words restore the spirit. Words spoken with love and kindness enter, remain, and heal hurts within us. We may live our days differently carrying these words within us. When despair for the world grows in me and I wake in the night at the least sound in fear of what my life and my children’s lives may be, I go and lie down where the wood drake rests in his beauty on the water, and the great heron feeds. I come into the peace of wild things who do not tax their lives with forethought of grief. I come into the presence of still water. And I feel above me the day-blind stars waiting with their light. For a time I rest in the grace of the world, and am free. Wendell Berry The Peace of Wild Things May the Easter experience include the presence of still water and time to rest in the grace of the world. Ann Zubrick, Presiding Clerk Religious Society of Friends in Australia (Quakers)
The Salvation Army, Australia THERE are times when it feels as though the world moves from one tragic event to another. It’s certainly felt that way recently. Sometimes our personal lives can feel like that, too. But even in the midst of that hardship and heartache, there is a message of good news and hope. For The Salvos, that hope is found in Jesus and revealed to us through the Easter story. Coming into Easter this year, our country has faced devastating natural disasters like floods and bushfires, the continual rise of the cost of living, and the enduring threat of COVID-19. For some, there has been little to hope for.
But as we look to Easter, we see the hope of the world manifested in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. When we reflect on the events of the very first Easter two thousand years ago, we see it as a time that embodies the message of hope after hardship. When Jesus died on a cross on Good Friday, all hope seemed lost for all who followed Him. But the story didn’t end there. On Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the grave into new life. From the devastation and tragedy came hope and joy, and this hope can be with us today. We believe that God can take our tragedy and turn it into joy. He can offer us a path to hope. Research undertaken for The Salvation Army late last year revealed a quarter of Australians were worried and stressed about their mental health. Other research, among people who had received emergency relief from The Salvos, showed that many of them did not feel valued (43 per cent) or loved (36 per cent). Figures like this break our hearts. We do not want anyone to feel this way because we believe everyone is valuable and loved. This is what urges us to continue working towards our vision as The Salvation Army to “live, love and fight, alongside others, to transform Australia one life at a time with the love of Jesus.” This Easter, we want to encourage you to seek support from your local Salvos. Whether you need someone to talk to, a place to develop meaningful relationships or somewhere to find spiritual connection, we are here for you. We can also provide practical support if your current situation is weighing you down. Last April, The Salvation Army’s Moneycare financial services provided nearly 4800 sessions of care and our Doorways Emergency Relief services provided more than 20,000 sessions of care to people in need. Hope is available. We encourage you to take action this Easter and seek comfort in God’s hope and love. No situation you are facing is too difficult for God to handle. We invite you to visit your local Salvos church this Easter to celebrate this wonderful gift. For more information, go to salvationarmy.org.au/Easter Commissioners Janine and Robert Donaldson, The Salvation Army, Australia
Uniting Church in Australia THIS Easter, we find ourselves living in a world beset by war and famine. Across the country, many have been devastated by flood. We continue to experience the effects of inaction on climate change. At this time, I have been reflecting on the Easter Vigil service. The service is held on Saturday night, between Good Friday and Easter Day. It begins in the dark outside. As we gather, we are reminded of the death of Jesus at the hands of a violent government, the death of all the hopes for what Jesus might be and do. We recollect the grief of those who watched him die, the women, the beloved disciple. We recall those who betrayed and denied Jesus and are hoping for a way back. A fire is lit. Light is passed from person to person with the cry - Christ is Risen: He is risen indeed. The light grows, darkness retreats, new life is glimpsed. This simple but powerful ritual trains me to live in hope and notice Christ at work in the world. Amid the challenges we have endured, it can be hard to live with hope. After two years of living with COVID, we are worn out. Whole communities have been gripped by bushfire and now flood. We know stronger action must be taken to protect our planet, yet still we wait. Globally we fear the loss of peace in our world, millions of people in Ukraine displaced, now seek refuge, long for an end to the war. It can be hard to notice where Christ is at work amid all the suffering. Yet, in the face of darkness, there is life.
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Easter 2022 Messages from Australian Church Leaders Continuing from page 4... I see the hope of Easter in communities of believers who seek God’s reign. In those whose daily life bears witness to the risen Christ. I see Easter hope when I hear about ordinary people who have opened their homes to refugees from Ukraine. The many symbolic acts of solidarity across the world and the courageous acts of people in Ukraine and Russia who are calling for peace. In Australia I see Easter hope in those who rallied together to support rescue efforts through the floods, in boats, skis, whatever watercraft they could find, to rescue those threatened by rising waters and to deliver emergency supplies. I see Easter hope in the chaplains from the Uniting Church and other denominations and faiths who are providing a reassuring presence to those who have found their lives turned upside down. I see Easter hope in the work of our agencies and in the witness of our communities of faith who every day seek to bring hope to others. In their commitment to care for the poor, acting with kindness and compassion, accompanying those who are sorrowing, suffering or despairing, confronting evil, working for justice, healing creation and finding beauty. I see Easter faith in communities that seek justice and repair of creation. In our young people who call for action because they feel responsible for the generations to come. This is a faith that takes seriously death, evil and suffering. A faith that forms community to resist evil and comfort the suffering. A faith that through the body of the risen Christ – seeks the transformation of the world for abundant life. At the Easter Vigil service, once the candles are lit we settle in for readings from the Hebrew scriptures reminding us of God’s goodness. We recall our baptism. We hear the story of the women who were the first witnesses to the resurrection. Then in sharing bread and wine we are fed for the journey by the presence of the risen One. I am reminded of the power of life in the face of darkness, revealed to us in Christ’s self-giving love, reflected in daily acts of mercy, faith, joy and love. Rev Sharon Hollis, President Uniting Church in Australia
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uncertainty and grief. On the first Easter Saturday they didn’t know how events would resolve. They had to live in the uncertain space ‘in between’. I am glad that Jesus didn’t die one hour and rise the next, even though He could have. Yes, a quick death and rapid resurrection would satisfy today’s need for a storyline that could be resolved before the next ad break. Depending on your view, the ‘in between’ Saturday might see you focusing on the death of Jesus, that it was a horrible, but necessary way to overcome the power of death once and for all. Or, you might be one of the optimistic and positive people who look forward to Sunday and celebrating that Jesus rose from the dead and delivered on the promise of eternal life. Another possibility is that you don’t care if some guy died a long time ago and you just want to enjoy the holidays. No matter which way you look at it, Easter Saturday is filled with contrasts. It’s the ‘in between’ day that stares you in the face and says, “God is not finished yet!” So how has your Easter been so far? Has it lived up to your expectations or crashed and burned? The good news is that God isn’t finished with you yet and, frankly, it doesn’t matter what your expectations are of this or any other Easter. His death and resurrection has drawn every storyline – including yours – to a conclusion. Our feelings about Easter do not and cannot alter God’s plan for you in Jesus’ resurrection. He has paid the price for your life and bought eternity with Him as a gift. He has created a storyline with the ultimate finale. The only part left to be resolved is whether you will accept the gift. What will your response be this Easter Saturday? Rev Mark Wilson, National Ministries Director Australian Baptist Ministries
Australian Christian Churches MOST people around the world will be familiar with the symbol of the cross. It’s displayed on churches and Bible covers, or worn on chains around necks. It’s the universal symbol of Christianity. It’s familiar, even in a secular world. The association of the cross with Good Friday – the day that Jesus was crucified – is recognised as an historic event. Every year, Easter is a reminder of this pivotal moment; yet many people stop there; thinking that what they are familiar with or accustomed to, is where it ends. “It is finished.” (John 19:30)
THE ‘In Between’ Day Easter Saturday is the ‘in between’ day. It sits awkwardly between Good Friday, the day Jesus died on the cross, and Easter Sunday, the day He rose to life again. For the original followers of Jesus it was a day of
Consider these final words of Jesus before He died on the cross. This wasn’t simply another human life that was put to death at the hands of the Roman Empire. At that time, crosses with crucified bodies were a common sight; a public spectacle to remind suppressed people of the might of Rome.
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The crucifixion of Jesus was a once-in-a-lifetime act of love that has impacted all humankind ever since. The sacrifice of God’s Son who exchanged His life for ours. Let's never let our familiarity with the Easter story, rob us of the meaning behind this significant season. The Easter story is not where it ends – it is all about a new beginning. The cross was a finish line, signifying an end to the weight of sin and painful past – but it is also a starting line, for a new, revitalised life of promise, blessing and restoration. May I encourage you this Easter to push beyond any familiar, comfortable traditions. Look beyond the cross and begin to discover the joy and vitality of the resurrection life, available to us all through Jesus, Saviour and Lord of all. Pastor Wayne Alcorn, National President Australian Christian Churches
Seventh-day Adventist Church Australia PEACE and Hope As we live in today’s volatile and hostile world, we are constantly inundated with heartbreaking and devastating news. Many disasters are happening around the world that we have no control over, and they are impacting us directly and indirectly. It feels like we cannot catch a break, and feelings of apprehension and fear are palpable. Where can you go and what can you do to have peace and hope in such a time as this? When Jesus came to this earth, He proclaimed that He was not here to steal, kill or destroy, but to give life and give it abundantly (John 10:10). He kept this promise when He died and was resurrected, conquering the grave and conquering sin. He is our comforter, our provider, our mediator, our redeemer, our friend, and our Saviour. In times like this, when we feel uncertain and scared, we can turn to Him for peace and hope. Peace in knowing that we have someone there to take care of us and comfort us, and hope in the fact that this is not our final home. We have eternal life, made possible by Jesus’ sacrifice, waiting for us when all this pain and suffering ends. As we come into Easter, I pray that you will take the time to meditate on what Jesus did for you. He loves you and He cares for you. He knows the rollercoaster of emotions you are going through because of the state of the world, and He is waiting for you to give Him your burdens, your fears, and your doubts in return for peace and hope. Pastor Terry Johnson, President Seventh-day Adventist Church Australian
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The true meaning of Easter SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN ‘AFTER the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.’ It is amazing to reflect that the first people to know that Christ had risen were women. As we pause to reflect on Jesus’s sacrifice for all our sins it is wonderful to remember that he loves all people, from all walks and all genders.
MARIA GIRGENTI INNER Wheel Club of Innisfail is growing after the recent induction of two new members, Judith Langford and Robyn Di Palma. The club has donated $300 to Inner Wheel's
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Letters to the editor End Polling Day Uncertainty
ONCE again in recent weeks, we have witnessed the guessing game about when a Prime Minister will visit the Governor-General to formally initiate the process for holding a federal election. When most states and territories have adopted fixed election dates with four-year terms, the timing of our federal elections and therefore the length of the current three-year parliamentary term remains the object of political game-playing by the person who happens to be PM at any given time. The Real Republic Australia advocates for an Australian republic with a genuinely directly elected Head of State, but we also support other worthwhile reforms to the Australian Constitution including fixed four-year terms for the Federal Parliament. We believe there is a list of constitutional reforms needed, starting with the recognition of First Nations people and an Australian republic. But let’s also make a move to fixed four-year terms for our Federal Parliament. A fixed-term means greater certainty and the end of the unfair political advantage given to the side of politics that happens to be in office when a term ends. A four-year term means fewer costly elections, bearing in mind that Australian Electoral Commission figures show the 2019 election cost taxpayers more than $370 million. David Muir AM Chair Real Republic Australia Brisbane
LNP in bed with the Greens, vote KAP BRYCE McDonald in last week’s Wet Tropic Times said
voting for Bob Katter means a risk of a Labor/Greens Government, yet Bryce forgets that his own party has already sold its soul to the greenies by signing up to net-zero emissions by 2050. The LNP’s Net Zero deal means the phasing out of coal mining and power stations, more expensive power, and shutting down agriculture along the coast. It is Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) that is fighting the greenies while the LNP are in lockstep with them. In the Qld Parliament, the LNP voted with Labor and the Greens against the KAP’s bill that would have reversed the draconian reef regulations on sugarcane farmers. So, who is really in bed with Labor and the Greens? Bob Katter and Shane Knuth have been fighting the massive windfarm proposals at Ravenshoe that will knock down the jungle and lock North Qld into high power prices. The pressure built up by Knuth and Katter has resulted in the Qld Government issuing the Chalumbin windfarm developers a please explain over their plans. Where have the LNP been on this debate? On Hells Gates Dam; the LNP is building a tiny dam that destroys the Bradfield Scheme. Barnaby Joyce admitted in the Courier Mail that he cannot please Bob Katter and is kowtowing to the Greens. If Bob Katter has the balance of power, he will act in the interest of the people of Kennedy and the industries of Kennedy. In the past, he risked his political life to save the banana, copper, and cattle industries. I’d much rather be an MP who works for North Queensland, not a party based in Brisbane or Canberra. Leonie Barra Tully The views and opinions expressed in these articles are the personal views and opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions held by the Wet Tropic Times, its Editor, or staff.
Have an opinion? Send a letter to the editor! Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail to hold fundraiser walk for Cord Blood research International 'Glasses for Girls' project run by Christian Blind Mission. Fundraising for their core project, Cord Blood research and local charities is ongoing, with the club holding a raffle for two beautiful quilts starting in June. This month's meeting had a Bring and Buy table and have already run a $100 club this year. The Inner Wheel District A76 meeting took place at
the Townsville Yacht Club on April 9. On Tuesday, April 19, the club will host Sean's Two for Ten fundraiser for Cord Blood research with a 2km walk around Warrina Lakes at 9.30 am, followed by a delicious morning tea. Sean officially received a Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) diagnosis at the age of 1 year and 7 days. Without the miracle of cord blood research and a precious 30mL of cord blood stem cells, Sean would not have a second chance at life. March 27, 2022, marks ten years since Sean's medical experts crammed into their little hospital room in Ward C2W at Sydney Children's Hospital and transplanted the lifesaving stem cells into Sean's tiny body. Thankfully, Sean is now a strapping young man aged 11, almost taller than his mother, out-eats his father, adores his younger brother, and loves swimming and reading.' Sean is popular among his peers at school, swimming club and 1st Kellyville Scouts. He is a Cub Patrol Leader and takes immense pride in looking after his young charges. His peers voted him as House Captain at school, and this is a role he takes very seriously.
New member Judith Langford (left) with Innisfail Wheel President Gloria Pietrobon.
Gloria Pietrobon (left) and Anna Kotzas (right) with new member Robyn Di Palma.
Sean's family is thrilled to be part of Inner Wheel Australia's national project and host Sean's Two for Ten Walk in 2022.
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THREE similar Supreme Court cases are underway 367/22, 508/22, and 966/22; one of which involves the Mission Beach Tavern and the Goondi Hill Hotel. All three cases are to do with Health Directions concerning COVID-19. The groups have made applications against the Chief Health Officer (CHO) of Queensland and the State of Queensland. The Attorney-General for the State of Queensland intervened in the matter, as did the Queensland Human Rights Commission. Justice Dalton of the Supreme Court made an order to dismiss Interlocutory applications in each of the three proceedings and considered various laws. The Judgement, which is publicly available, in part reads 'These proceedings challenge directions of the Chief Health Officer (CHO) under the Judicial Review Act 1991 (Qld) (JRA)
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and the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld). These interlocutory applications came about because the applicants requested reasons for the making of the decisions to make the relevant directions. The CHO refused to give reasons on the basis that his decision to make the directions was of a legislative character, not an administrative character, and that, therefore, he was not obliged to give reasons. My view is that he was correct. I dismiss the three interlocutory applications.' The 24-page Judgement concludes in paragraph 62 with 'it seems to me that the decisions of the CHO have the quality of legislation, not administration' and ruled against the interlocutory application by the groups. Senator Rennick of Federal Parliament said 'In a joint Supreme Court application, lawyers for three
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challenging groups requested reasons from Chief Health Officer John Gerrard for the vaccine mandates… But according to court documents, Dr Gerrard said he was not obliged to justify his decision because the health orders were of "Legislative character, not administrative character." So an unelected bureaucrat thinks he can deny people the right to work and not have to justify it! Tyranny has well and truly replaced democracy in the name of Covid. It's time to start calling the health ombudsman in your state and start complaining about the Chief health Officers…' the Queensland Federal Senator said. The Queensland Human Rights Commission said in a statement entitled 'Vaccine mandates: No 'one size fits all' approach to determining human rights compatibility' that 'There are several ongoing legal proceedings challenging
vaccine mandates in the courts in which the Commission has intervened. The Commission has closely monitored and assessed the expert evidence tendered by the parties. At times, the Commission has intervened to make submissions based on this evidence. In deference to the administration of justice, the Commission does not publish or release its court submissions until the conclusion of legal proceedings. Throughout the pandemic, the Commission has advocated for the government to publicly release how it has considered human rights in making public health directions. We believe this will enhance community support for such directions and assist with accountability and transparency in decision-making.' The cases continue.
Diamond wedding anniversary for George and Jan Edgerton MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Thursday, long term Innisfail residents George and Jan Edgerton (nee Bouttell) celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary with a family special family dinner. They received congratulatory letters from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, His Excellency General David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of Australia and his wife Linda, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Dr Jeannette Young Governor of Queensland, Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk, and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter. The youngest of seven, George was born in Innisfail to parents Frank and Ellen Mary Edgerton in 1942. Jan and her twin brother were born in Bundaberg in 1945 to parents George and Grace Bouttell and are the youngest of three. George and Jan completed their education in Innisfail. George attended Innisfail State School and Jan, Good Counsel Primary and Innisfail State High Schools. The couple met in Innisfail at Empire Café (where Ukiyo Hair and Beauty is today). Love blossomed, and the pair were married on April 7, 1962, by Father Peter
Boland at Innisfail Catholic Church. Their wedding party consisted of Bruce Dodds (best man) and Lyn Delaforce (bridesmaid). Between 100 - 120 guests attended the reception held at George’s parents’ home, ‘Palm Ellen’ at Sundown, with the catering done by family and friends.
his life and Jan, since the age of 10, have fond memories of watching their family grow, and regular camping trips with family and friends. Spending time with family and friends brings the pair the most joy, and they enjoy camping with friends, fishing trips
After their nuptials, they lived with family until Easter 1965, when they bought a house at Cahill Street, East Innisfail.
When asked of their philosophy for a successful marriage, their response was, “give and take, do things together, starting with nothing and working hard to provide for each other and family.”
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In June 1970, after purchasing the Bamboo Coffee Lounge, the couple moved to premises above the café in Edith Street (besides Ron and Dan Butchery today). They sold the café in August 1973, then bought a farm in Ninds Creek the following year and farmed sugarcane, bananas and cattle until now.
FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS Sunday 1st May 2022 Harold Street, Silkwood, North Queensland
The couple have three children and seven grandchildren.
Traditional Italian Food Music & Dancing till 9 pm Rides & Amusements
The pair have been volunteers at Innisfail East State School and Innisfail State High School tuckshops and Suburbs Rugby League, Innisfail Pistol Club, East Innisfail Squash, Innisfail Skin Diving and Innisfail Bowls Club.
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George and Jan Edgerton on their wedding day in 1962, with Bruce Dodds (best man), Lyn Delaforce (bridesmaid) and father of the bride George Bouttell.
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George and Jan Edgerton before they cut their 60th wedding anniversary three-layered chocolate mud cake, iced in the colour of the bridesmaid’s dress, made by Sharon Worth at Mourilyan Bakery.
Italian Mass concelebrated by Fr. Padre Savino from Sydney & Fr. Kerry Crowley. 10 am Bernardi, Unveiling of the Three Saints. Eulogy of the Three Saints. Hymns by Saint Alfio Choir. Entertainment, Barbecue, Italian Sausage, Ravioli, Arancini, Grilled Fish, Pizza, Chestnuts, 12 noon Granita, Gelati, Cannoli, Italian Biscuits, Sweets, Tea & Barista Made Coffee. Three Saints positioned on Vara, followed by Solemn Procession. Rosary and Hymns. 2 pm Procession accompanied by Cairns municipal band. English Mass concelebrated by Fr. Padre Savino Bernardi, from Sydney & Fr. Hilary Flynn, followed 3 pm by the Blessing and Veneration of the Relics of the Three Saints. 7 pm
- Dynamic Fireworks Display - Music and Dancing till 9pm
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Congratulations, Maya, on placing at Nationals for Cattle Parading
Authorised by Bob Katter, Corner of Owen and Edith Streets, Innisfail
What Kennedy's got $2,000m Gordonvale to Cairns Hwy, divided, four-lane. $100m Hann Hwy sealed (fruit and veg route) cuts 1500km off round trip to Vic from Tablelands/Tully. $6m Mission Beach breakwater - only safe harbour between Cairns and Townsville. Feluga intersection rebuild (one death a year). Cyclone Niran banana farmer support payments. $10,000m Cyclone Reinsurance Pool for Nth Aust. $180m for the Hughenden HIPCo Dam Project (to create 200 owneroperator farms). Announced closure of Mount Isa's copper and fertiliser reversed. Funding for Copperstring Transmission line. $1,500m to 2019 North Qld flood recovery. $3m Tully rugby league/sports grandstand built. $28m Ch. Towers weir for irrigation, town supply and hopefully a meatworks. Mornington Island, Doomadgee and Yarrabah Market Gardens to combat diabetes and malnutrition. HECS alleviation to attract doctors to our towns. $7.5m for dredging and sewerage at Cardwell (more to come).
What we're fighting for North Johnstone Transfer (Atherton Tablelands/Mareeba water). Make money projects', not 'absorb money projects'. Sovereign Fuel and Electricity Security (1. ethanol and algae, 2. waste-todiesel plants, 3. ban oil exports (refine in Aust.) and 4. Aust.-made electric cars and buses (n.b. metro and govt. use only). Missile Fortress wall for Australia. A rifle for every boy in the high school armoury. (Cadets/Guerrilla Army/girls too) Cairns-built patrol boats equipped with missiles. An army battalion in Mount Isa (1,000 men). Bridle Track Tunnel, Mareeba to Cairns in 19 mins. Populate 12 Gulf and Mid-West towns through owner-operator, ballot scheme irrigation. Towns will grow to 25,000. Acreage housing blocks, so miners can live in the communities they work in, not Brisbane fly-ins. Ingham's Stone River Weirs (crop diversification). To every North Qld family, acreage. That acreage = their kingdom. A restoration of the free society we once had. LIVE IN THE ELECTORATE? Contact my office. Local call, 1300 301 942
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THE region is happy about Local Maya Threlfall's fantastic success at Nationals. Maya said, "It was my first time attending the Sydney Royal Easter Show, and it was very exciting to be a part of it. It was such an honour to represent QLD in the Stud Beef Paraders National final. An hour before my event, I was balloted a Hereford Heifer. During this hour, I had to prepare my animal and myself for showing. This also meant getting to know the animal as much as possible. Once in the show ring, the judge directed each of us to swap animals and also removed our show canes to see how well we handled different animals and how well we could square them up without a show cane. The heifer I paraded performed well, considering the weather conditions. I was extremely excited to place third at the Nationals, and it is a memory I will cherish forever."
We are sure Maya has a very bright future ahead, and we all wish her well!
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SENIOR CONSTABLE JANE MORAN THE pictured helmet was located in Innisfail on April 6. It is believed the helmet may have been stolen. Police urge anyone who owns a similar helmet to ensure that it is still in their possession. Proof of ownership will be required to claim this item. Please quote reference number QP2200587685 If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.
Bendigo Community Bank Mission Beach IS pleased to announce it has opened applications for the 2022-23 financial year sponsorship round. Applications must be received by 5 pm, Monday, May 2, 2022. Since Community Bank Mission Beach was established in 2008, the organisation has pledged $251,000 to support community initiatives. Branch Manager of Community Bank Mission Beach, Kerry Mamo, explained how the sponsorships demonstrate a deep connection with the Mission Beach community. “Each organisation is assessed by their capacity to support the health and wellbeing of Mission Beach’s community, enhancing liveability through events and entertainment, or economic development to support the
local economy,” Ms. Mamo said. “It is a great reminder of the good that banking locally can do when profits are returned to benefit local people and our communities.” Bendigo Bank’s Community Bank model is based on a 'profit-withpurpose' philosophy, which means profits are returned directly to the local community that has generated them. Importantly, the community decides where those profits are reinvested. The fact that branches are locally owned and operated with funding returned to that particular community is a distinct point of difference from other banking institutions. Sponsorship application forms are available by emailing marketing@mbcel. com.au.
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BOBKAT -'The Gloves are off' Fight Night BOB KATTER – “THE GLOVES ARE OFF” NORTH QUEENSLANDER, Bob Katter, says he will continue to fight the tide of destruction caused by the policy decisions of the major parties as he seeks reelection in the seat of Kennedy in the forthcoming federal election. He warns that the gloves are coming off. Mr Katter said he is mightily opposed to the net-zero emissions policy of the Liberal National Party (LNP) and Labor, which he says will destroy North Queensland’s three major industries, coal, cane, and cattle. “Till the day I’m pushing up daisies I’m coming after the ALP and LNP with ruthless brutality,” Mr Katter said.
are ready to go. The old Country Party, under Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, was building a dam a year, yet the ALP and LNP have built none.” Mr Katter said he would stand on his record of achieving things, despite the pedestrian nature of the major parties. “I am not telling you what I am going to do. I’ll tell you what I’ve done,” he said. “Serious money is being spent on the Flinders Highway from Hughenden to Cloncurry, and we’ve sealed the Hann Highway freight route that takes the Tableland’s fruit and veg to the Melbourne/Sydney markets.
“Under the ALP and LNP free-market policies, they collectively sold the railways, privatised the electricity industry, and deregulated the wool, maise, tobacco, fishing, peanuts, pork, eggs, sugar, and dairy industries. A trail of destruction that has wiped out half of Australia’s farmers, owner-operator businessmen and farmworkers. The only people who gained were the big supermarkets.
“We got the reversal of Glencore’s decision to close the copper smelter in Mount Isa, which saved thousands of jobs in North West Queensland and Townsville (I put on public record my thanks to a retired ALP person, Robbie Katter and a Federal ALP member who assisted us). Unless we get the Copperstring Transmission line going in the next six months, then this work will come undone, and the copper mining industry is doomed. “We’ve also secured the $10,000m Reinsurance Pool for Northern Australia with the good work of George Christensen and the Townsville Chamber of Commerce. We delivered Tully’s sports Grandstand and the Mission Beach rock wall – providing the only safe harbour between Cairns and Townsville. “The ALP and LNP handed over to me a goat track from the Cairns CBD to Gordonvale when that area came into the Kennedy electorate, and now we’ve got $2,000m in upgrades thanks to local fighters like Edmonton’s Fran Lindsay and Peter Piccone, and Gordonvale’s Brett Moller. “The major parties should be fixing up the Kuranda Range Road debacle, by building a new route from Cairns to Mareeba/Atherton, called the Bridle Track Tunnel. It is closed 40-plus times a year for an average of seven hours and there’s multiple deaths a year. Instead of fighting for a new tunnel and highway in their electorate, the ALP and LNP have been telling us we don’t need it.”
“They’re now putting coal mining, coal power stations, cane and cattle industries on the altar of their green ideology. Not on my watch.” Mr Katter said he was sick of hearing talk about building infrastructure in North Queensland and will demand bulldozers hit the ground. “To my knowledge there hasn’t been a single job creating development in the last four years of this Government,” Mr Katter said.
Mr Katter said the Federal LNP Government couldn’t even fund and grow market gardens in the First Australian community area, which the Prime Minister promised to him in late 2018.
“Nor has there been anything from the Queensland Labor Government. They’re both going-to-do things, but that’s all they are, ‘Gunna-dos’.”
“They are still completing feasibility studies for market gardens four years on,” Mr Katter said.
“The Federal LNP have frittered away $1,000m in studies and reports without building a dam or producing an engineering plan. All while the Hughenden Irrigation Scheme, Hells Gates Dam (built to 395m above sea level to facilitate the Bradfield Scheme), Charters Tower’s Big Rocks Weir, the Tableland’s North Johnstone Transfer, and Ingham’s Stone River Weirs
“Well, the Mayor of Mornington Island, Kyle Yanner, and myself couldn’t wait any longer. We planted some fruit and vegetable trees ourselves. “People are dying from diabetes, malnutrition, and kidney disease and the politicians in Brisbane and Canberra could not care less.”
Mourilyan State School has a bright start to 2022 MARIA GIRGENTI MOURILYAN State School had a full and busy Term 1 and started the 2022 year with 185 students enrolled, including 32 new Preps and 32 Year 6s. The school welcomed new teaching staff Adrian O’Brien (Year 3), Will Ritchie team teacher Year 4 with Emily Enright), Janet Lane (HOD - Student Engagement and HPE) and Karen Ford (small school cluster HOD - Curriculum). In 2022, there will be eight classes with Prep/Year 1 and one class each from Year 2 to 6. Principal Susan Hoad, who is in her sixth year at the school, said this year’s priorities are writing and empowering students to own their learning around writing actively. Identified students participate in intervention for literacy before and after school with a focus on building foundation reading skills. “We also focus on having engaged/active learners in Science and getting students exciting about learning and active learning every day.” “Our aim is to develop the whole student, academically physically, as well as social and emotional.” “So, students participate in exercises every morning, instrumental music, arts and lessons based around social and emotional skills with awards presented to students who have demonstrated virtues such as kindness, consideration and resilience.” Tuckshop takes place every Wednesday, with online ordering proving extremely convenient. In Term 1, the Obstathon run by the P & C Association raised $7,000. These funds went to Student Council and back into the school to subsidise the cost of class
camps and excursions. In 2021, the P&C purchased 10 new desktop computers for students in the PC lab and a large industrial fan in the covered area, making it more comfortable for events and assemblies. Over the Easter holidays, seven classrooms will receive new carpets, including the Instrumental Music and Special Ed rooms. Captains - Jade and Bailey Vice captains - Bethany and Charlie Dolphins sports house captains - William and Annaliese; Alyssa and Axel (vice-captains)
‘Every student successfully learning and achieving today for ongoing success tomorrow’ is the school’s shared vision. Each week, lessons are based on Respect for Self, Others, Learning and Property expectations. Students took part in cross country during term one, where the Dolphins won by three points, and rugby league and soccer gala days, whilst the school leaders recently participated in the GRIP leadership workshop in Cairns.
Sharks sports house captains - Marlion and Javan; Eric and Josephine (vice-captains)
In Term 2, an inter-house athletics carnival will occur, ANZAC Day service, and upcoming events include the P&C Association High Tea on May 15 and school Fete on October 22.
Principal Susan Hoad with Mourilyan State School leaders.
Principal Susan Hoad with Mourilyan State School Bailey and Jade (captain), Bethany and Charlie (vice captains).
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ANZAC Day Events being held around the Cassowary Coast MONDAY, April 25, 2022
El Arish 4:28 am. ANZAC Dawn Service - El Arish RSL Memorial Hall.
Innisfail 4:10 am starting. ANZAC Dawn Service. Innisfail RSL - Centopath, Jack Fossey Park. 6:00 am starting. Innisfail RSL Traditional Breakfast. Innisfail RSL.
Tully 5:30 am starting. ANZAC Dawn service. Assemble at Tigers Leagues Club. 9:30 am starting. Tully RSL Morning Service. Assemble at Mitre 10, Tully.
Kurrimine Beach 6:00 am starting. ANZAC Dawn Service.
Cardwell 10:45 am starting. Cardwell RSL Morning Service. Cardwell RSL.
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Hinchinbrook Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook Postponed THE community will be advised once a new date has been set.
TYTO Regional Art Gallery Temporary Closure TYTO Regional Art Gallery is closed for maintenance for April 2022. The gift shop will remain open daily whilst work is undertaken.
Rural Clean-Up Program Survey
ANZAC Day Commemorations
DUE to the low level of responses, the recent Rural Clean Up Program Survey has been extended. It now closes at midnight on Sunday, April 17, 2022.
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Council is currently reviewing several areas of waste services to ensure that the increasing State Government enforced individual waste generators carry costs associated with landfilling rather than all Shire ratepayers.
ALL Ex-Servicemen and Women are invited to attend the Dawn Parade assembling at the Mafeking Tree, opposite the Police Station, Ingham, at 4.15 am Monday, April 25, 2022. After the service, all those attending are invited to the RSL Clubrooms for coffee.
One review area is the current Rural Clean-Up Program (RCUP). Council is proposing to move away from this model and transition to the Storm Season Clean Up Program (SSCUP). This program would be available to all Hinchinbrook Shire households, not just those in rural areas. To learn more about the RCUP and the proposed SSCUP, visit Council’s website, the Public Consultation page. Follow the link and take the opportunity now to complete the brief survey on the program’s future.
Run Army 2022 JOIN the Australian Army by participating in the ‘Run Army 2022’ for Legacy Brisbane. Run Army allows the community to follow in the footsteps of generations of diggers, pushing themselves mentally and physically. Register with team ‘Hinchinbrook NQ’ for the 5km walk/run or 10km run along Patterson Parade Lucinda. Date: Sunday 24 April 2022 Time: 7.00am start The starting point is located at the roundabout on Bruce Parade Lucinda. A breakfast BBQ will be held at Borello Park to celebrate the finish. For further information or to register, please visit https://bit.ly/3v6NYcO.
Have your Say - Coastal Reserves SUPPOSE you are interested in how Council manages its coastal reserves and public spaces. In that case, you can provide your views at the upcoming community consultation sessions to discuss the challenges and potential solutions that will help shape the future of Hinchinbrook’s coastal reserves network. Consultation sessions as follows: Taylors Beach Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Time: 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm Where: Halifax Hotel Forrest Beach Date: Thursday, April 28, 2022 Time:
Ingham COVID-19 Testing Clinic
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RESIDENTS are advised that Queensland Health will no longer be running a COVID-19 Testing Clinic at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre.
Please register your interest and RSVP to Council’s Natural Assets Team, Breanna Camp on 4776 4740 for catering and seating requirements by no later than 4.00 pm Friday, April 22, 2022.
Telstra Disruption Advice Taylors Beach TELSTRA is upgrading its Mobile Network around Taylors Beach from Friday, April 15, 2022. Works will be completed during daylight hours, and technicians will need to switch off some sectors which support mobile services in the area and power to the exchange. This may result in some disruption to mobile services in the area. Works are scheduled to be completed by Saturday, April 30, 2022. Site outages will be kept to a minimum, and the new, improved services will be launched as soon as possible.
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Where: Forrest Beach Hotel
2022 Youth Survey COUNCIL is developing a Youth Strategy and requests interested community members to complete the Youth Survey by midnight Sunday, May 1, 2022. Please visit Council’s website, the Public Consultation page, to complete the survey.
Ingham Annual Show Public Holiday COUNCIL’S nominated Ingham Annual Show Public Holiday was forwarded to the relevant State Government Department. The approved Ingham Annual Show Public Holiday is now Friday, June 24, 2022.
RSL Remembrance Ceremony at Ingham THIS ceremony, conducted by the Herbert River Sub-Branch of the RSL, will occur at the Ingham War Cemetery, commencing at 6.00 am.
Halifax Parade and Commemoration Ceremony SCHOOLS and local organisations are invited to participate in the Halifax Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble at 8.10 am near the gun on Victoria Terrace, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Gordon Schmierer. The parade will move at 8.15 am, march along the main street of Halifax to the Lion’s Clock and return to the War Memorial, where a wreath-laying ceremony will take place.
Forrest Beach Parade And Commemoration Ceremony INDIVIDUALS, schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Forrest Beach Progress Association Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Mr Richard Scobie, in Corbett Park near the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, at 6.30 am. The parade will move at 7.00 am; march along Palm Street to the Memorial Site in Progress Park, where a wreathlaying ceremony will occur. Light refreshments will be provided after the ceremony.
Ingham Parade And Commemoration Ceremony SCHOOLS and local organisations are invited to participate in the Anzac Day Parade and are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Captain Felix Reitano Retd, in Rotary Park adjacent old Barra Motors building, at 9.20 am to march on the northern lane of Herbert Street into Palm Terrace to the Cenotaph where the commemoration ceremony will follow, wreaths will be placed on the Cenotaph and the Last Post, and Reveille sounded. The parade will then be dismissed after the service.
Flags BUSINESS-PEOPLE in the Shire are encouraged to display flags to be flown at half-mast from 8.00 am until noon and at the masthead for the remainder of the day.
Wreaths THE Committee respectfully suggests that persons considering the laying of Wreaths considers substituting an Inscribed Book either instead of or as well as a Wreath. These books will then be presented to local Schools for inclusion in their Libraries as a lasting memento of the Ceremony.
Order of March AIRFORCE; Returned and Service Persons; National Servicemen’s Association – Ingham Branch; Band; Military contingent; Scouts; Ingham State Primary School; Country Schools; Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School; St Teresa’s College; Gilroy Santa Maria College and Ingham State High School. The parade will then be dismissed after the service.
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THE Land-Valuer released its assessment of land values across 30 Local Government Areas on March 31, 2022. Hinchinbrook was not one of those areas; however, the Cassowary Coast was. When speaking to the current Deputy Major of the Cassowary Coast division one, Cr Barry Barnes, he informed the Wet Tropic Times the Council has nothing to do with setting the land values. That is the job of the Valuer-General for the state of Queensland. Councils around the state use the land values set by the QLD Valuer-General as part of the calculation for determining the rates. Ratepayers should have already received their notifications of LandValuers assessment. The analysis considers properties as of October 1, 2021, including residential and commercial, unit blocks, primary production, and others. On the Cassowary Coast, 14,961 properties combine for a total value of $2,118,267,240. A median 17.7% increase on residential properties and 21.6% in rural residential was determined. With increased land valuations, extra Council rates would generally be expected to follow. The percentage median value for residential land between October 2019 and October 2021 was found to be as follows: (other parameters were also published, including median house prices) Belvedere 16.8% Bilyana 0.0% Bingil Bay 19.8% Birkalla 14.8% Boogan 7.8% Bulgun 20.3% Camp Creek 40.3% Cardwell 25.8% Carruchan 0.0% Coconuts 16.7% Coorumba 19.5% Coquette Point 42.2% Cowley 33.3% Cowley Beach 11.9% Cullinane 19.0% Currajah 42.0% Daradgee 70.0%
Dingo Pocket 19.1% Djarawong 19.6% East Feluga 19.2% East Innisfail 3.9% East Palmerston 20.0% Eaton 20.2% El Arish 0.0% Ellerbeck 0.0% Etty Bay 34.1% Eubenangee 22.5% Euramo 44.4% Feluga 20.4% Flying Fish Point 10.6% Friday Pocket 30.6% Garners Beach 47.3% Garradunga 25.9% Germantown 38.0% Goondi 9.5% Goondi Bend 1.3% Goondi Hill 34.1% Granadilla 30.8% Hudson 15.0% Hull Heads 37.5% Innisfail 14.3% Innisfail Estate 33.3% Japoonvale 52.5% Jubilee Heights 14.9% Kennedy 0.0% Kurrimine Beach 13.6% Lower Cowley 21.1% Lower Tully 20.0% Maadi 30.6% Maria Creeks 29.5% Martyville 38.5% Mena Creek 31.8% Merryburn 20.4% Midgenoo 0.0% Midgeree Bar 19.8% Mighell 47.4% Mission Beach 25.4% Moresby 20.0% Mourilyan 42.9% Mourilyan Harbour 21.1% Mundoo 46.9% Munro Plains 61.6% Murray Upper 54.3% Murrigal 42.5% New Harbourline 29.4% O'Brien's Hill 16.1% Pin Gin Hill 16.6% Rockingham 48.2% Sandy Pocket 0.0% Silkwood 0.0% Silky Oak 20.0 South Innisfail 6.4% South Johnstone 50.0% South Mission Beach 64.0 % Stoters Hill 35.4% Sundown 28.4% Tully 0.0% Tully Head 17.0% Upper Daradgee 20.0% Wangan 14.3%
Webb 10.0% Wongaling Beach 25.0% The most significant increases were Daradgee at 70%, South Mission Beach at 64% and Munro Plains at 61.1%, while Tully remained the same. In a letter from September 2019 by Dr Anthony Lynham MP, the then Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy for Queensland addressed petitioners' concerns about challenging what homeowners may consider being high land valuations and their calls for a Royal Commission. The minister at the time said in extracts from the letter that 'Land Valuation Act 2010 (the Act) requires the ValuerGeneral to make an annual valuation'... 'Any landowner in Queensland who does not agree with their statutory land valuation may lodge an objection - there is no fee associated with this process.' The Act provides for the following about objections and appeals processes: • information exchange and objection conferences for properties ($5 million and over); • 60 days for landowners to lodge objections and appeals; • simplified objection properly made test requirements; • 28 days for landowners to correct an objection; • no restriction on a landowner to only appeal on the grounds submitted in their objection; and • internal review rights for landowners to appeal a range of administrative decisions, including whether an objection has been properly made or has lapsed and whether such reviews are appealable to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). He goes on to say that a call centre is established for 60 days (1300 664 217) after the valuations come out, that comprehensive guides to objections are available, which can be lodged in a variety of ways, and that hard copy information is
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available to be viewed. In an extract of the letter in regards to objections to land valuations, it says that '[A]cceptable grounds include any one of sales evidence, any physical characteristics or constraints on the use of the land or advice of other issues which may affect the valuation - other issues could be where the objector believes that the valuation is based on the wrong use such as a residential house valued as an industrial site. There is no requirement for an objector to provide an independent valuation.' 'Where the departmental valuer believes that information provided by the objecting landowner (objector) requires clarification, a conference may be requested with the objector. This is arranged by the departmental valuer, with a delegate of the Valuer-General attending as well. There is no requirement for professional representation at these conferences, and relevant information is shared with the objector - the ValuerGeneral would not have legal representation in these conferences. These
conferences are arranged and conducted with no charge to the objector…' 'Where a valuation is changed as a result of an objection, the Act requires that an appropriate adjustment is made to any land tax liability, rates, rent under the Land Act or any other statutory rate, charge or assessment that used the valuation.' 'Where an objector is not satisfied with their objection decision, they may lodge an appeal to the Land Court within 60 days of the issue of the objection decision. Again, there is no fee associated with lodging an appeal and the Land Court operates with as little formality as possible - an appellant is entitled to represent themselves.' The valuations are available via www.qld. gov.au/landvaluation; alternatively, you can visit the Department of Resources at the Canegrowers Building, 88 Rankin Street, Innisfail, until June 30 2022, during business hours, where every valuation in the local government will be
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displayed in folders in what is called rolls. The same information is said to be available digitally online. The Cairns-based Valuations team in the Department of Resources handles Cassowary Coast enquiries, and their number is 4222 5480. To enquire about how valuations have been calculated, the email address is vcairns@ resources.qld.gov.au, where they have five business days to phone back; alternatively, on the email, you can request to be emailed instead. The Department of Resources says that the date objections need to be lodged 60 days from the valuation date. Valuations came out on March 31 2022, so any objections need to be submitted by May 30 2022. The phone number for land valuation enquiries is 1300 664 217, which can give general information such as what is publicly available https://www. resources.qld.gov.au/qld/ environment/land/title/ valuation/search
Please contact the Queensland Law Society should you require a lawyer on 1300 367 757 or Legal Aid. This article is not legal advice.
Grateful for the support THE Saint Gerard Committee of Tully would like to recognise and show their gratefulness for the dedicated giving of their community. $1000 has been contributed to the Tully State High School Challenge Games to give students with disabilities the opportunities to participate in out-oftown sports. Where they can compete against others of similar ability. $1000 has also been donated to the Ronald McDonald House in Townsville, which does a wonderful job assisting and supporting those in our local community who need to live away from home due to the sickness of family members. Thank everyone community support. It appreciated.
you to in the for your Joe Vasta (President, St Gerard Committee), is greatly Richard Graham (Principal TSHS), Millie
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The sugar industry seeks Federal election support for regional Queensland jobs and growth THE Australian Sugar Milling Council has released details of a $38 million three-year package. It seeks support from all parties ahead of May 21 2022, the Federal election, to boost regional Queensland jobs and economic growth. ASMC Chief Executive Officer Rachele Sheard said the sugar industry already contributed $3.8 billion to the Queensland economy and supported almost 20,000 full-time equivalent jobs across the state, but there were opportunities for growth and more jobs. "Sugar is Queensland's original manufacturing industry, and it remains the economic foundation for communities and businesses across regional Queensland. It is one of Queensland's most important agricultural export industries, second only to beef," Ms Sheard said. "The package the ASMC is seeking bipartisan for will strengthen the sugar industry and its contribution to growth and jobs across regional Queensland." Ms Sheard said ASMC analysis had projected the $38 million, the three-year package would deliver enormous dividends for Queensland, including • another $125 million injection to the Queensland economy • boost increase industry revenues by $827 million • encourage up to $3.7 billion in potential new investment in regional Queensland from new cogeneration (electricity) and bio-ethanol projects • remove thousands of annual truck movements from public roads and dozens of cane railway level crossings in regional Queensland; and • deliver an additional 2.9 million tonnes of carbon abatement each year, contributing to the major parties' commitments to netzero emission targets by 2050. "To put the $38 million three-year package into context, the sugar industry contributes on average more than $10 million per day to the Queensland economy. The commitment we seek is a strategic investment in the future growth and prosperity of the sugar industry, our 3000 local business suppliers, and our local communities," Ms Sheard said. "To date, the ASMC has had constructive discussions with major parties and candidates. We will continue to work with all parties and candidates until 6 pm on May 21, 2022, to secure the package and the best
possible deal for the sugar industry and the thousands of Queenslanders who work in the industry or because of it." ASMC, as the peak representative body for the sugar manufacturing sector working to transform Australian sugarcane, is seeking support for: • $25 million in funding to establish an Infrastructure partnership program for improved access for growers to sugar mills: Sugar milling companies are invested heavily in cane railway infrastructure and reduce up to 29,000 truck movements on the public road network per day during the annual crushing season. Proposed projects include: • increasing road safety on the Bruce Highway north of Mackay by eliminating a highway level crossing and replacing it with an underpass at Church Hill; • eight-kilometre extension of the Tully Sugar Mill cane railway, including a bridge across the Murray River that will remove approximately 5,000 truck movements from the Bruce Highway • relocation of cane railway infrastructure from the township of Ingham, eliminating 12 road/rail level crossings through the township by re-routing the delivery of 2.2 million tonnes of cane to the Victoria Sugar mill annually • extend the Plane Creek Mill southern cane railway, including the construction of a new bridge at Carmila that will remove more than 15,000 truck movements from the Bruce Highway • connect the existing Isis Central Sugar Mill narrow gauge cane railway network to the currently redundant Mungar to Gayndah rail line, eliminating more than 30,000 truck movements over 50 kilometres of the Bruce Highway • enable the construction of a dedicated cane railway bridge across the Burnett River to provide direct access for the cane supply located on the Northern side of the River to the Millaquin Sugar Mill • Capacity upgrade of the rail link between South Johnstone and Mulgrave Mill. The proposed upgrade will optimise cane transfer efficiencies and unlock cane-land expansion opportunities for growers south of Innisfail. • $7 million to undertake a further, detailed assessment of potential technical, policy and commercial options to increase the co-generation of steam and electricity made from bagasse. The benefits of this study would
be to progress the development of an additional 1,000 MWs of cogenerated electricity from sugar mills. This could result in $3.5 billion in potential new investment in regional Queensland as mills electrify and modernise their factories to make more bagasse available and install and commission additional cogen capacity. • $3 million to undertake further, more detailed assessments of the potential technical, policy and commercial options to respond to burgeoning sustainable aviation fuel market opportunities. The benefit of this study would be to progress the development of at least one additional SAF/bioethanol facility in Queensland. (value $200 million) and, in time, a significant de-carbonisation of the Australian aviation industry as it transitions to renewable fuel sources. • $2 million to study the requirements to achieve carbon neutrality in milling operations and the sugar supply chain. Given increasing supply chain requirements around sustainability, a clear pathway and plan to achieve carbon neutrality will benefit the industry's long-term export and market access programs. • $1 million to fund all of the trade policy and market access priority initiatives outlined in the sugar industry's five-year Trade Strategy, which has nine key trade policy and market access objectives, including removal of Indian export subsidies for sugar and price subsidies for cane, improved raw sugar access to the USA, China, European Union, and improved testing arrangements of hi-pol sugar at Japanese ports and improved import licensing arrangements in Indonesia. These initiatives would boost sugar industry revenues by $827 million over the period to 2040 • commit to a return to regulatory and policy settings that encourage investment and capital spending in the Australian sugar manufacturing sector for the good of the industry, the economy and the community • commit to streamlining current Foreign Investment Review Board obligations to facilitate additional investment by Australian sugar mills to assist growers in maintaining and expanding their cane-growing operations • Ensure the Research Development Corporation model continues to reflect the importance of research extension and adoption programs to the future of the sugar industry.
Growers feel the pressure of escalating The minimum input costs and poor returns floor price for THE region’s peak horticultural body has warned growers are facing their biggest test yet with poor returns, escalating input costs and labour shortages severely impacting profitability.
“Margins are critical for any business owner – and when they shrink or disappear, growers need to reevaluate.
FNQ Growers president Joe Moro said record-high input costs and lack of movement in the price received from buyers was testing growers’ confidence.
“Our growers are among some of the most resilient farmers, especially when dealing with adversity like that thrown at them by Mother Nature, but the challenges they are currently facing may be the straw that breaks the camel’s back.”
“Horticulture, like other commodities, is all about planning,” Mr Moro said. “But at the moment, it’s costing growers more to grow a crop, yet they are being forced to sell that crop well below the cost of production.
“For some, the risk is too great.
Mr Moro said growers have historically been at the whim of market forces. “Having dealt with the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and now having to deal with major external influences out of their control, there needs to be some confidence injected in back into the sector,” Mr Moro said. “While the fuel excise announced as part of the recent Federal Budget is a welcome relief for households, it does little for our farmers who are forced to pay at least double and in certain situations and sometimes triple for farm inputs. “One way to inject confidence is ensure that growers receive a fair price for their produce.”
piece-rate fruit pickers set $25.41 per hour is the current award rate a casual worker can earn under the Horticulture Award. As of April 28, 2022, this is the minimum amount a worker can now receive per hour, whether on a piece rate or otherwise, following a challenge to the Fair Work Commission by Australia’s Workers Union (AWU). Piece rate incentives can still be utilised; however, the minimum that an average worker can earn is at least 15% above $25.41 when using such incentives. Mr Walton of the AWU said of the big supermarkets that the AWU were seeking to ‘fix up and problems in their supply chain,’ and that they wanted to ‘work with the farmers to make sure that they are getting a fair price so that our members can get a fair wage.’ For further information, contact The Small Business Hotline on 1300 654 687 and the Fair Work Ombudsman on 13 13 94.
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SOCIAL bowls on Thursday, Winners were: Jamie, Les Maxwell & Jim Azzopardi, Runners-up: Matt Tsakissiris & Ross.
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Jackpot winners: Neil, John & Jim. Social bowls winners on Sunday: On a countback, the winners were: Jo, Wyatt & Natasha. Runner-up: Penny & Luke. Names in by 1 for 1.30 pm start for Social bowls on Thursday.
The day’s winners were Denise Charman, Vera Rowe and Joan Atkinson, and the runners up were Louise Hoskins, Jean Messina, and Robyn Brunello. A mini cent sale also took place whilst ladies enjoyed afternoon tea. The raffle winner, which included an Easter egg basket and cake beautifully made by Audrey Rackley, was Eileen Hamann, whilst Lyn Stevenson was the winner of the lucky door.
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Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY 6, April: Eight players played 18 ends of 2-4-2. Ray Downing/Toni Buick (24) v Gavin Buick/Rita Hudson (9). Ken Cowan/Des Roberts (3) v Peter Smith/Joan Mercer (34). Sunday 10, April: Twelve players played two games of 10 ends. Team 1 Ray Downing/Toni Buick/ Anthony (6) v Team 2 Gavin Buick/Bev Harrop/Donte (8). Team 3 Joanne Townsend/Leno Ceccato/Des Roberts(11) v Team 4 Pauline Edwards/Avis RayRita Hudson (9) 2nd Game: Team 1 (9) v Team 3 (7). Team 2 (11) v Team 4 (8).
Winners on the day were Gavin/ Bev and Donte. Club Championships: Men’s Championship Pair: Rod Bradley/ Peter Smith (31) d Steve Szabo/Gavin Buick (16) Men’s Singles Championship: Peter Smith (25) d Steve Szabo (23). Ladies Singles Championship: Joanne Townsend (25) d Rita Hudson (21), Joan Mercer (25) d Bev Harrop (24). Tully Club is hosting The Tully Easter Triples this Saturday, with 16 Teams nominated. Let us hope the weather holds for a great day. Happy Easter to all our Members and Friends. Cheers!
There are no social bowls games this Sunday, Easter Sunday. Singles games to be played when possible: “A:” Jim Azzopardi vs Les Maxwell. “B:” Bill price vs Peter Zanoletti. A: Singles game played, Jim Martinod def George Tsakissiris. Last Saturday saw most FNQ Clubs bring a mixed team for the ‘Official Opening’ of our new green. Rain threatened, but it turned into a great afternoon. Marlin Coast took first place followed by the Tropical Far Coast Mixed team, then Gordonvale and Innisfail.
Innisfail Ladies Bowls INNISFAIL Ladies held a successful Easter Day on Wednesday, and despite a shower, the wet weather held off nicely. Ladies from Innisfail, South Johnstone, Silkwood and Tully played one game of 14 ends and three bowl
Lady bowlers at the Easter Day at Innisfail Bowls Club on Wednesday.
Golf News El Arish Golf WHEN you’re on a winning streak, you’re on one!! Frank Tomasino certainly has had his run of late, with initially winning the Meat Tray Raffle Sat April 2, then having a great win in last Tuesday’s comp (April 5) winning with 39 pts, then sinking the least putts with 26. But that’s not all - Frank then won the Approach Shot on #1/10. Yes! the handicapper found his axe, Frank. Garry Strawbridge was r/up on 37. NTP [Men’s] #4/13 taken by Paul Marland, with Fran Lomas placing a winning shot on the Approach Shot/ Ladies #6/15. All winners personally thanked Colleen Ingold for her sponsorship on Tuesday. Sporters Thursday, April 7 played the 2nd 9 Stroke with a bit of figure work happening to gain final results. Winner: Mattie Smith 27, then 5 players came in on 32, resulting in Micheal Acheson r/up and Liz Marland 3rd. The least Putts were shot by Graham Anderson with 13.
NTP winners: Tony Little #10 - Lindsey Perkins #11 - Jake Perkins #12 and the Approach on #16 - Tony Gray #13 and #17 - Paul Marland the Approach on #18. Winners and the Club thank Tully Tackle World for their sponsorship last Thursday. Saturday, April 9 a Stroke event was played sponsored by Jo Bishop - results: Ladies: - Winner: Lisa Spiegler 70 Nett with a close r/up Liz Marland on 71 Nett. Men’s:- Winner: Troy Kopp 65 Nett, with another close r/up Paul Topper on 66 Nett. Then the prestigious NAGA’s award went to Hipas Donald, but not to be outdone, she then won the Ladies Longest Drive on #9/18. Men’s Longest Drive was taken by Jake Perkins on #7/16. NTP wins: #2/11 [Men’s] Garry Strawbridge - #4/13 [All In] Gerald Straatman #5/14 [Ladies] Kelly Cavallaro - #6/15 Approach [All In] Lisa Spiegler with an unbeatable chip in! All winners personally thanked Jo for her very generous sponsorship. Of note: Jo actually won the Ladies comp on 69 Nett, but sponsors decline the ‘booty’. This Saturday, April 16 is sponsored by ‘The Marlands’ who will have us out playing String Golf!! On Easter Monday a S’ford comp will be played - Come along and share the Easter comps. TIMES: Rego 12.00 - Draw 12.15 - Tee Off 12.30.
Tully Golf SATURDAY, April 9: Results and Sporters Is it time for “The Darryl Edwards Fairway?” Check out the results of combat between 21 players last Saturday. 1st - Darryl Edwards 38 2nd - Les Edwards 38 (C/B) 3rd - Carlos Ferreira NTP’s: 2/11 - Amar Gurung 7/16 - Tanu Wulf Sporters, April 7: 1st - Neil Reardon 22-What a score! 6 Hole - Graham Sinton 12 Rundowns Les Douglas 17 Kevin Edwards 16 Putts: Ian Stewart (C/B) 13 NTP’s: 2/11 - N Gray 7/16 Graham Sinton 9/18 C Grade - Neil Reardon
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Golf News Ingham Golf Club NEWS and Upcoming Events at Ingham GC Upcoming events April 17 – Singles Matchplay Qualifier April 24 – Crushers Golf Day – 4man Ambrose (Herbert River Crushers Football Club hosts their annual Ambrose on Sunday, April 24. To nominate, get your nominations through to tammy@damosworkwear.com or drop your nomination form into Damo’s workwear. Teams are filling up fast! So, get your nominations in. April 30 – Hotel Hinchinbrook Monthly Medal May 29 – Ingham Men’s Open 5 & 6th June – Ingham Closed Championships A reminder that MiClub is up and running, so you can book into most competitions before the day. The DiBella Family Golf Day took place on Saturday, April 2. The day was a fantastic success, with 21 teams fighting it out. The day was a fantastic event for the club, with all funds raised going back to our golf club. A massive thank you to the whole Dibella Family for their efforts this year and in the nine years of running the event and for the 40+ years of being members of our club. Results Thursday 14 Hole Comp Winner: J. Cameron 61 Runner Up: M. Fluerty 61.5 R/Down: R. McClelland 65, M. Dann 65.5, G. Cantoni 66, A. Cantoni 66.5. H.Care 66.5 Saturday – Dibella Family Golf Day Winner: Team DDH Runner Up: Missfits Special Mention: Lachlan Tennant – Hole in One Hole 12 Sunday – Players Championship Round 1 – Bricks and Penny’s Café Winner: Steve Hart 38 pts Runner Up: Jordan Marty 36 pts (Rowes Bay) R/Down: Michael Poggioli 36 pts Ladies Golf This week’s competition was played in fine weather with seven players on the field, with several players away or ill. We welcomed Linda Blackall from
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Melbourne, who will be in Ingham for a few weeks and having a few more games. Today was a single Stableford playing for the prizes donated by Deb Giles. Winner: Kim Moore 35 Pts Runner Up: Deb Giles 34 Pts R/Down: Bruna Quadrio 24pts Pin Shots: Bruna Quadrio / Cheryl Lloyd / Lee Irvine Next week’s game (April 13) is a single Stableford event followed by the Monthly Medal (April 20), a Stroke event and count putts. The start time is 12.00 for a 12.30 pm tee-off.
Innisfail Golf Club LAST week, green improvements took place, and the Air2Turf injected compressed air into the subsurface of the greens. The Air2G2 machine injects the soil twice, and the first injection is at 150mm, breaking up the compaction layer of the soil. The second injection is deeper, up to 300mm, promoting deeper and healthier roots. If any members can lend a hand on Thursday or have an hour or two spare on any other day, please let Jake Cockle or Andrew Rose know. Last Tuesday, Innisfail hosted the FNQ Veteran Golfers Single Stableford, and the 61 players enjoyed the course and club’s hospitality. Please visit http://fnqveteransgolf. blogspot.com for event results. Just a reminder that if a member receives a disqualification for whatever reason from a competition round, they forfeit all NTP and run-down prizes for that competition. IGC Rules & Etiquette Last week’s Quiz On the second hole, Saundo’s tee shot lands on the hill of the gully and might be lost, so he plays a provisional from the tee and holes it. Saundo does not want to look for his original ball, but Paul does go and look for it. Before Saundo lifts the provisional ball from the cup, Paul finds his original ball in thick, rough. What is the ruling?
A field of 61, including 46 men participated in the FNQ Veteran Golfers Stableford.
1. As Saundo’s provisional ball was holed, the hole was completed in three strokes 2. Saundo can choose which ball he wants to complete the hole with 3. Saundo must abandon the provisional ball and continue with the original ball Answer: C. The score with the provisional ball that has been holed only becomes the player’s score for the hole when the player lifts the ball from the hole before the original ball has been found in bounds. See Interpretation18.3c (2)/4. This week’s Quiz During the Monthly Medal stroke round, Barry removes a post defining out of bounds which interferes with his swing. What is the ruling? 1. There is no penalty whether or not Barry replaces the post. 2. Barry gets two penalty strokes unless he replaces the post before making the stroke and eliminates the improvement by doing so. 3. Barry receives two penalty strokes whether or not he replaces the post. Wednesday All Sporters - 9 Holes Results 1st: John Abbott 20pts 2nd: Rauno Lehtsalu 19pts c/b 3rd: Rod Ingram 19pts NTP - John Lombardi Friday Sporters Comp - 9-Holes Results 1st: Ian McDonald 18pts c/b 2nd: Craig Alman 18pts 3rd: John Lombardi 17pts NTP - John Lombardi The clubhouse was abuzz after the front nine in Golf World Monthly Medal 18hole competition on. Herb Walsh and
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Trent Baptiste had shot 40 for the front, and Lyonsy said, “No one will beat these boys today.” And he was right, as both Walsh and Baptiste shot their personal best rounds of 83 off the stick. Herb edged in front on handicap for 61 Nett. Des Hensler put in a gallant effort and on any other Monthly Medal would have won with a 65 Nett. Results 1st: Herb Walsh 61 Nett 2nd: Trent Baptiste 63 Nett 3rd: Des Hensler 65 Nett NTPs 1/10 4/13 - Mick Wilkinson 7/16 - Chris Calleja 2/11 - Marc DiCarlo 5/14 - Luke Peters 8/17 - E Nest 3/12 6/15 - Debra Smith/Ian Street 9/18 - Rod Ingram Innisfail’s juniors had a great Ambrose practise round leading into their first 9/6-hole competition of their season last weekend. It was great to see an improvement in their shots and encourage their teammates. Please visit the Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm groups of 4 permitted - online bookings permitted - online bookings Innisfail Classic - April 23 - 24
Three of the 15 ladies who participated in the FNQ Veteran Golfers Stableford in Innisfail.
Golfers who participated in the FNQ Veteran Golfers Single Stableford on April 5.
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Innisfail judokas perform well at Coral Coast Open MARIA GIRGENTI LAST month, Innisfail judokas competed in round one of the North Queensland Regional competition series at Mossman Shire Hall, bringing home medals in their respective age and weight divisions. The Coral Coast Open, a Queensland state team qualification event, attracted seventy-four registrations with judokas from Coral Coast, Innisfail, Cairns and Northern Beaches clubs participating.
100% effort, were composed, displayed great spirit and came away with a mixture of wins and losses. Still, all did themselves and Innisfail Judo Club incredibly proud. Innisfail Judo Club won eight gold medals, four silver and three bronze, whilst Emmalee McKenzie received the Judoka of the Day on Mat 2 award, as chosen by the referees. The club was highly grateful to Coral Coast Judo Club, who
hosted the event, referees, table/ scorers, canteen staff, first aid, coaches, supporters, and those who made the event an enormous success. Innisfail Judo Club results: Mon Star Boys/-26kg/ Novice 1st: Cohen Petersen Mon Star Girls/-29kg/Novice 2nd: Jorja McKenzie Junior Boys/-46kg/Novice 3rd: Braith Petersen Junior Girls/-32kg/Novice
1st: Amber McCarthy
1st: Lily De Brincat
Junior Girls/-40kg/Novice
Junior Men/-81kg
1st: Emmalee McKenzie
1st: Riley De Brincat
1st: Scarlett Di Carlo
2nd: Coby De Brincat
Senior Boys/-60kg/Experienced
3rd: Seth Leaver
1st: Jonathan De Brincat
Senior Men/-81kg/Novice
Cadet Men/-81kg/Novice 1st: Coby De Brincat 2nd: Seth Leaver 3rd: Riley De Brincat Cadet Experienced
Women/-48kg/
2nd: Ben Sultana Round two of the NQ Regional competition series will occur at Cairns Judo Club on April 30, followed by round three hosted by Innisfail Judo Club on May 21 - 22.
This competition provides Judo Queensland members opportunities to compete against other clubs in their own weight and age divisions and gain valuable competition experience and competence. Those Innisfail members who competed for the first time were all fantastic, and their techniques are progressing well. All
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Emmalee McKenzie from Innisfail Judo Club, awarded Judoka of the Day on Mat 2 at the Coral Coast Open.
Innisfail Judo Club members who competed in the first North Queensland Regional competition in Mossman, where all of them brought home medals.
Cricket clubs across the Cassowary Coast receive funding boosts MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast Cyclones Cricket Association has received Queensland Cricket Funding of $10,000 to implement a strategic plan and participation programs. Innisfail Thunder Cricket successfully secured a Community Benefit Fund Grant of $34,500 for upgrades to toilets at the Innisfail TAFE Oval clubhouse and upgraded nets at Goondi Sports Reserve. Tully Cricket received a Community Benefit Fund Grant of $35,000 to purchase a new roller. Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach Cricket Clubs have all successfully received funding of between $2,500 - $3,500 each through the Grassroots Cricket Fund Initiative. The clubs especially wanted to thank all these agencies for their contributions to cricket on the Cassowary Coast, enabling them to build a cricketing future for the next generation of cricketers. Faith Stuart from Mission Beach Cricket Club recently received Queensland Cricket’s Volunteer of the Month for November 2021 in Far North Queensland. Faith not only holds the Mission Beach Cricket Club together through her work as Secretary, managing
the everyday duties of paperwork, Blue cards and COVID-19 plans, but has also supported the growth of the club’s social competition on Friday afternoons, as well as a scorer for the junior, senior, and Under 13 Far North Queensland Girls’ teams. Faith also put her hand up to play in the Cassowary Coast Ladies’ team to ensure the side had enough players. She is always cheerful, ready to tackle the next challenge, and is a tremendous asset to the club. Faith has also accepted the position of Secretary for the Cassowary Coast Cyclones Cricket Association as they work towards strengthening their united clubs across the region. Cassowary Coast Cyclones five cricketers recently received accolades at the Cricket Far North Presentation night held in Cairns. Daniel Bradford: CFN Volunteer of The Year Stirling McAvoy: T20 1st Grade Batting Aggregate and 4th Overall CFN Player of the Year Jarrod Rohl: T20 5th Grade Wicket Keeper Award Davinder Kumar: 5th Bowling Aggregate Michael Zammit: 5th Grade Wicket Keeper Award
Innisfail Thunder Cricket President Dan Bradford (right) with Faith Stuart from Mission Beach Cricket Club and Cassowary Coast Cyclones Cricket Association.
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QRL History Committee
WHEN going through some rugby league programmes, making way for more old programmes to arrive, it is amazing what turns up. Like the photo and match report from the historic
NQ v England match, the first-ever International to be played north of Rockhampton. In the 1920s, Toowoomba, Ipswich and Brisbane dominated the game, with the bulk of the Qld side selected from these three cities. It didn’t necessarily mean the game was not as good in the areas; more a case of “out of sight, out of mind” when it came to team selections. That is why tours north by southern teams like the 1925 Combined Brisbane side and tours south by NQ sides virtually every second year were crucial for developing the game outside the southeast.
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Then the transportation improvements culminated in what was to be the next big event in North Qld rugby league history, the arrival of the 1928 English team. The 1928 English rugby league team toured Australia with great success, winning the test series 2-1 and playing to packed crowds everywhere they went in NSW and Qld. The previous English tour was in 1924, but they only went as far north as Rockhampton. Much of the credit for getting North Qld on the English tour itinerary goes to Arch Foley. After retiring as a player, he became an expert administrator for the North Qld rugby league. Legend has it his excellent relationship with the QRL, plus the building of a quality grandstand at the Townsville sports reserve helped secure this first-ever visit by an International side. Any country region that could secure a match against the touring English would receive a substantial financial benefit in those days. Legend also has it that people travelled for days just to be at the Townsville sports reserve to see this historic match between NQ and England on July 1, 1928. Match reports from the game mention the size of the crowd and the euphoria that erupted when both sides took the field. NQ started enthusiastically and actually led 16-15 at halftime, but England dominated the second half to win 30-16. Comparisons can be drawn between this first international in 1928 and the first time Australia played in NQ when they played an invitation NQ side in 1964 to celebrate 50 years of Rigby league in the North. The captain of the NQ Side that day was none other than Tully’s Danny Clifford.
The historic 1928 NQ v England match.
Shane Muriata RAIN, hail or Storm, well Edmonton Storm that is, our Tully Tigers travelled on the road to take in the Southern Cairns side in a Sunday afternoon classic. Super coach Jonnie Hughes 18s just went down in a nail-biter of a game, but he wasn't ringing any alarm bells just yet. "We are already improving as a team. I was very impressed with their attitude. After a loss, you usually get bad reactions, but they seemed ok," said Jonnie. They are a great bunch of blokes who are already looking like being a good team with a good coach. Reserve Grade coach and local legend Jordan Ketchell was still looking for the positives in his side's 10 point loss and conceded we missed some good opportunity's. "We started to slow. Errors killed us. The next month of footy should show where we're at. If we can get two wins, then we will be able to see how we fair," beamed Jordan.
As always, his go-to players once again provided the way "legendary Louis Carlaw once again was Hulk Hogan by stealing the show, and Sam Pepp was outstanding". Hopefully, the boys can turn it around. The day, however, belonged to our A-grade boys, who provided the upset of the CDRL round by winning against Melbourne's other team Edmonton. Captain Colin Wilkie was as happy as me in the Tully Top Bakery, buying every cake on offer. "We played the perfect 20 minutes, and Edmonton came back. After having a good talk at oranges, our boys took over. Darian Burton was his usual best. Our boys just dug in," said Wilkie, "If anything, our boys sent a warning shot to the rest of the comp, and that is, we will push every team." "At this age-defying stage of his physical wonder life, Fabian was again our warrior, so I've got no problem saying he was our man of the match." Big loves to Daybreaker Fabes. Shot Ace. Around the grounds in the NRL, the surprise package that is the NZ Worries have finally realised that one Shaun Johnson may be the missing key or Harry Potter's wand to their success after he kicks a match-winning field goal against the Cows. St George still looks average as my physical feature at a model contest. At the same time, the Gold Coast Titans
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should be considered unlucky after a strong showing against the Eels. The Bulldogs were given a footy lesson by the muchhated Penny Panthers out of shape, out of sorts, and basically out of touch. As good as they are, the sight of Jerome Lui carrying on after each try is enough for me to change the channel. Such is their arrogance. I hope they get beaten soon. My Broncos were unlucky. They forgot to play a whole 80 minutes, a bit like me trying to do a workout, always falling short. The only team I thought looked like a premiership team is the Melbourne Storms and the Cronulla Sharks, who continue to show the rest of the NRL that big girls don't cry. My footy tipping has been crap so far, so next week we will get someone in who knows footy and have his Origin Team for this year's series opener. Happy Easter to all on the Cassowary Track. Stay cool. Special shout out to Mary Patane, Danica Hazzard, Romayne Weare, Shirley Morrison, Debbie Curry, Annette Spokes and Shirley Jones. Happy Easter legends, love and miss youse.
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Innisfail Leprechauns’ rugby league teams clash with Cairns Brothers STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI
DESPITE a never-say-die attitude, the Innisfail Leprechauns A-grade rugby league team went down 28 - 22 to Cairns Brothers in an epic ‘Battle of the Fish’ at Callendar Park last Sunday. Both teams contested the annual David Morris Memorial Shield in the Cairns Hardware Challenge and Cairns Brothers reclaimed the silverware. The shield has been running for ten years, in memory of David Morris, who worked as a salesperson at Cairns Hardware in Innisfail, and had a long involvement with the Innisfail club. Innisfail’s try scorers: Elia Mooka, Manase Fakaosilea, Michael Morton, Chris Galea. Michael Morton, 3 goals. Man of the Match: Tomasi Skelton. After the game, Leprechauns A-grade coach Leon Hallie said it disappointing as the game had no flowing football and some frustrating penalties, especially when it seemed like the side had improvement leading into the game.
Innisfail try scorers: Zane Walsh, Tyrell Callope, Ronan Doolan, Ethan Vick. Jezareel Heron-Jia 2 goals. Man of the Match: Zane Walsh. After leading by 20 - 10 at half time, Innisfail Under 18s side secured back-to-back wins with a convincing 36 - 20 win over Cairns Brothers. Innisfail try scorers: Thomas McPherson, Mitchell Forrest, Troyson McInnerney, LeBron Heron-Jia, Malachi Donaldson 2, Jayden Wahlin, Foua Taloaina. LeBron Heron-Jia 2 goals. Man of the Match: Mitchell Forrest.
Ivanhoe Knights 38 def Yarrabah 6 Edmonton 32 def Tully 20 Kangaroos 56 def Southern Suburbs 6 Byes: Atherton and Mareeba All teams have a bye this weekend for the Easter break, and rugby league returns on April 23 - 24 with many teams hosting ANZAC Day themed games in Round 4. Innisfail travel to Petersen Park for their first away game against Edmonton on Sunday, April 24, whilst the Tully teams travels to Alley Park, Gordonvale to face Southern Suburbs.
Results - CDRL Round 3 fixtures - April 9 - 10 A Grade Cairns Brothers 28 def Innisfail 22 Ivanhoe Knights 30 def Yarrabah 22 Atherton 40 def Mossman-Port Douglas 4 Tully 34 def Edmonton 16 Kangaroos 28 def Southern Suburbs 16 Bye: Mareeba
“To add insult to injury, we had too many wrong options in attack.”
Reserve Grade
“We had some positives to take from the game, and it is only the third round, so provided we have a team that seek to improve, things will fall into place as the season progresses.”
Ivanhoe Knights 44 def Yarrabah 12
In Reserve grade, at half time Cairns Brothers held a slim 12 - 8 lead over the home side and went on and registered a 30 - 20 victory over Innisfail at full time.
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Cairns Brothers 30 def Innisfail 20 Mossman-Port Douglas 44 def Atherton 0 Edmonton 28 def Tully 18 Southern Suburbs 24 def Kangaroos 16 Under 18 Innisfail 36 def Cairns Brothers 20
Ronan Doolan proved too quick for the Cairns Brothers defence in the Reserve-grade game.
Despite the Cairns Brothers’ defence, Michael Morton scored a try in the A-grade game.
Innisfail’s Under 18 try scorer Foua Taloaina (with ball) proved difficult for the Cairns Brothers defence to stop
Innisfail’s Ethan Vick barges over the try line against Cairns Brothers in the Reserve-grade game.
Mitchell Forrest (with ball), a try scorer received the Under 18 Man of the Match award against Cairns Brothers.
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Fishing News
RoLy Newton
LAST weekend, the weather we experienced was not quite good enough for boats to travel wide and fish the main reefs. The few boats that did manage to travel out during the days leading up to last weekend reported fair catches; however, the neap tides sometimes resulted in tough fishing. Closer in around the islands, results were better, with most boats managing good catches consisting of Grass Sweet Lip, Coral Trout, and some very good Fingermark. The secret to catching Fingermark is fresh or live bait. The Jetties and creek mouths have been alive with herring over the last month, and there have been good numbers of squid around the islands. These are prime baits for Fingermark. I have also noticed big schools of bait migrating along the coast, especially in places such as Tama Shanta Point and the headlands around the coastal islands. This has resulted in some early season Spanish Mackerel and plenty of other pelagic species such as Trevally, Queenfish and Blue Fin Tuna. Metal slices and slugs such as the Arma Metalik or the Samaki Torpedo retrieved at high speed will give the best results. The estuaries in the coastal creeks continued to fish well, not as well as the previous weekend but still good fishing. I have heard of some spectacular numbers of Mangrove Jacks being caught in the creeks and some good Barra. The Jacks have not been easy, and the more successful anglers have dropped right down in the size of the lures, and I found a faster than usual retrieve was getting the best results. The Family fisherman has found good numbers of whiting in the creeks and the odd Grunter and Flathead. Last year was not particularly good for whiting (prolonged wet); however, indications are that we are in for a great season this year. There has been some very large whiting caught. Try freshly pumped yabbies. If that’s not possible, peeled prawns or even garden worms can give good results. The mud crabs have been running, with most coastal creeks producing good numbers. However, the Hinchinbrook area has by far been the best. The fishing reports from the Hinchinbrook region
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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY have been hot and cold. The quality of fishing early last week was spectacular; however, results slowed later in the week and around the weekend. Besides the Barra and the Jacks, there have been good numbers of Fingermark in the creeks, and anglers are even catching them while casting to the snags. The freshwater reaches of the rivers have been fishing well for Sooty Grunter and Barra, and it will be interesting to see how much effect the expected rain has on the fishing. At this early stage of the week, the various weather sites predict around 15 knots of wind and some rain for the weekend. Although the Cardwell area will undoubtedly be busy, it will still be the go-to fishing destination. You can always find sheltered water, and there is always plenty of fishing options. Either side of the early morning high tide is a classic to fish for grunter in the coastal creeks or along the Hinchinbrook drop-offs. Either side of the afternoon low will suit those wishing to chase Barra or Mangrove Jacks in the creeks. Another option is to pump a few yabbies on the low tide and fish for whiting during the afternoon incoming tide. Whatever you decide, don`t forget the crab pots. The full moon is also ideal for chasing Barra at Tinaroo dam. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle world Tully
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EASTER CAMPING CATALOGUE – OUT NOW!
TIDE TIMES LUCINDA APRIL FRI 15
SAT 16
SUN 17
MON 18
1:52 am 0.95m 8:01 am 3.43m 2:17 pm 0.83m 8:20 pm 3.16m 2:23 am 0.95m 8:29 pm 3.41m 2:44 am 0.73m 8:57 pm 3.28m 2:59 am 1.03m 9:00 am 3.28m 3:13 pm 0.69m 9:38 pm 3.32m 3:39 am 1.2m 9:34 am 3.06m
TUE 19
WED 20
THU 21
3:46 pm 0.73m 10:23 pm 3.27m 4:29 am 1.45m 10:14 am 2.76m 4:25 pm 0.87m 11:17 pm 3.14m 5:46 am 1.71m 11:01 am 2.41m 5:14 pm 1.07m 12:23 am 2.97m 8:28 am 1.78m 12:16 pm 2.09m 6:30 pm 1.3m
JOHNSTONE RIVER APRIL FRI 15
SAT 16
SUN 17
MON 18
2:35 am 0.94m 8.25 pm 3m 3:05 pm 0.85m 8:45 pm 2.76m 3:09 am 0.93m 8:54 pm 2.97m 3:32 pm 0.74m 9:21 pm 2.87m 3:46 am 1m 9:25 am 2.86m 4:03 pm 0.7m 10:00 pm 2.91m 4:28 am 1.15m 9:57 am 2.68m
TUE 19
WED 20
THU 21
HULL HEADS APRIL FRI 15
SAT 16
SUN 17
MON 18
1:50 am 0.8m 8:10 pm 3.55m 2:17 pm 0.68m 8:31 pm 3.28m 2:21 am 0.78m 8:40 pm 3.52m 2:45 pm 0.57m 9:06 pm 3.39m 2:57 am 0.85m 9:12 am 3.38m 3:16 pm 0.55m 9:45 pm 3.43m 3:36 am 1.03m 9:48 am 3.14m
4:37 pm 0.72m 10:44 pm 2.88m 5:19 am 1.35m 10:35 am 2.43m 5:15 pm 0.82m 11:37 pm 2.77m 6:30 am 1.58m 11:19 am 2.14m 6:04 pm 0.99m 12:55 am 2.65m 9:10 am 1.68m 12:27 pm 1.85m 7:15 pm 1.19m
3:49 pm 0.63m 10:28 pm 3.36m TUE 19 4:24 am 1.3m 10:28 am 2.82m 4:27 pm 0.8m 11:19 pm 3.21m WED 20 5:32 am 1.61m 11:17 am 2.46m 5:16 pm 1.04m THU 21 12:28 am 3.01m 7:50 am 1.79 12:30 pm 2.13 6:40 pm 1.28
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Herbert River Junior Crushers Under 11 rugby league team awarded for sportsmanship
The Herbert River Junior Crushers Under 11 rugby league team won the Sportsmanship Award at the Laurie Spina Shield in Townsville. MARIA GIRGENTI THE Herbert River Junior Crushers Under 11 rugby league team claimed the Sportsmanship award for outstanding mateship at the Laurie Spina Shield in Townsville. The two-day carnival was held on April 1 - 2. Herbert River drew a tough pool against teams from Mackay, Springsure, Rockhampton, Proserpine and Townsville and played seven games over the two days. The team played Burdekin Roosters, Walkerston Wanderers, Rockhampton Brothers, Springsure Mountain Men, and Proserpine Brahmans on the first day. As the carnival progressed, the young Crushers went from strength to strength. They set a splendid example to the larger clubs by showing outstanding commitment and teamwork.
across the Queensland Country Bank Stadium turf at halftime of the Cowboys game. A special mention to Rebecca Swarbrick (team manager), Paul Mingon (First Aid) and Ross Nicita (LeagueSafe). A total of 61 teams converged on Townsville Brothers Rugby League Football Club grounds for the premier Under 11s carnival, now in its 25th year, one of Australia's largest junior rugby league carnivals. These teams travelled from as far south as Brisbane West Panthers and Jimboomba Thunder and as far west as Mount Isa and north to Cairns. They played anywhere between six to eight games across the weekend, and the non-competitive carnival focused on participation, fair play, sportsmanship and game enjoyment. The Shield recognises the achievements and efforts
of North Queensland Cowboys' inaugural captain and competition founder, Laurie Spina. Spina started his rugby league career as a Herbert River district junior and went on to play 169 NRL games for North Sydney Bears (1983-1984), Sydney Roosters (1985-1989), Cronulla Sharks (1990) and North Queensland Cowboys (1995). He has also been a committed contributor to the development of the junior rugby league in North Queensland. Current and past Cowboys NRL squad members, including Michael Morgan (Townsville Brothers), Jake Clifford (Tully Tigers), Mitchell Dunn (Mackay Brothers), Reuben Cotter (Sarina Crocodiles), Tom Dearden (Mackay Brothers) and Kyle Feldt (Norths Thuringowa), all played in the Laurie Spina Shield as juniors.
Kadin Astorquia, Riley Swarbrick, Braydan Rynne and 'Mr Reliable' Bill Galletly led the way in the forwards, which laid the platform for Nate Roveda, Darcy Cladingboel and Finn Johnson to display their attacking skills. On day two, the local team improved in defence with bone-crunching hits from Ben Mingon and McKennon Skinner, whilst Joey Nicita and Trey Duncan formed a formidable wall on their edge. Slick attacking skills from Chase Schiffiliti and Levi Murray dismantled the opposition at will. The young Crushers topped their pool and were one of eight teams rewarded for their efforts with a curtain raiser game against Winton Devils before the NRL game between North Queensland Cowboys and Sydney Roosters. One of the highlights was the Fastest Feet Relay, which returned for the first time since 2019 and saw more than 650 youngsters participating in a relay race
The Herbert River Junior Crushers Under 11 rugby league team with inaugural North Queensland Cowboys captain Laurie Spina who founded the competition.