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WEATHER Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Partly cloudy 22 - 31 Cardwell Partly cloudy 22 - 30 Tully Partly cloudy 20 - 30 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 22 - 29 Innisfail Partly cloudy 21 - 30 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Scattered showers 22 - 31 Cardwell Partly cloudy 22 - 30 Tully Partly cloudy 21 - 29 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 23 - 29 Innisfail Partly cloudy 21 - 30

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St Patrick's Day celebrations in Tully MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY'S Irish Group hosted a St Patrick's Day dinner at Tully County Club on March 19. They attracted 150 adults and 30 children, with people even making their way down to Tully from Cairns for the event. The event provided a fantastic opportunity for Irish people and their descendants in the local region to gather and celebrate everything great about their Irish heritage. After receiving loads of glowing feedback, organisers plan to make it an annual event. A special thank you to Jane Henley, Moira Cunningham, Sharon Karsikas, and their devoted team of volunteers, who ensured the night went off with a bang.

It was a sea of green among guests for the St Patrick’s Day celebrations at Tully Country Club.

The night commenced with a St Patrick's Mass at St Clare's Catholic Church, where the younger generation took part in some of the readings. The guests who came to the Tully Country Club for the event enjoyed live music from the 'Celtic Nights' band. The band featured Sharon Karsikas, Rod Collins, Risto

Karsikas, Deb Watson and Sera Hughes, who entertained the crowd with Irish music, jokes, and games. Highlights of the night included an Irish sing-along, Irish dancing display, lucky door prize, lagerphone competition and prizes for the best dressed Irish man and woman. On the menu was traditional Irish fare, including lamb chop Irish stew, braised steak and Guinness pie and soda bread, catered by the Queens Hotel Innisfail. Tully Irish Group Facebook page started in 2021, which sparked interest in getting St Patrick's Day celebrations up and running in Tully again. Jane Henley contacted Sharon Karsikas (nee Murphy), who used to play at St Patrick's Day gigs for years and soon plans were underway to hold a special St Patrick's Day event in Tully. Last year's event took place at Feluga Hotel, and due to the numbers, the organisers needed a bigger area. Hence, the Tully Country Club proved to be an ideal venue in 2022.

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Youngsters at the St Patrick’s Mass at St Clare’s Catholic Church,Tully.

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Get your tickets for World-Class Performing Arts at Mission Beach LEXY MARQUIS THE region is abuzz with excitement with a worldclass production set to dazzle audiences in Mission Beach over Easter. Take the thrill of trapeze, the elegance of dance, and the agility of aerial acrobatics. Add cinematic live music and dynamic lighting while being transported to a make-believe fantasy world of wonder. Mix in fire, water, air, and earth, and you have all the elements for the extravaganza that is the spectacular Pan on Silks. The show is mesmerising. The grace and strength of the athletes as they twist and turn in the air while defying gravity as they fly over and underwater makes it look effortless. It's exhilarating to experience. The stirring classic tale of Peter Pan is captivatingly reimagined and told over two magical stage areas with an astonishing set design. The production value is sky

high with the glittering water and dazzling lighting. The charming, handcrafted costumes were designed to glide in the water, twinkle in the lights, and billow as the performers travel through Neverland. It's a truly immersive physical theatre experience as the music carries you away to become part of the story. As you watch comfortably from your seat, all you can think is 'WOW'! It's an original and innovative show with performances at Mission Beach Aquatic Centre, which will be transformed over three performance nights. The powerful story provokes nostalgia in a whimsical, dreamlike setting. It speaks to the heart and nourishes the soul. The cast of characters have some surprising twists, and the crowd favourite, the Crocodile, is hilarious. From Captain Hook and Shmee, Peter Pan and his shadow, Wendy, John and Michael, Tinkerbell and Tigerlily, to the Rainforest Dwellers, Pirates and Mermaids, it's a make-believe delight for the whole family. This will be the first time a show of this calibre will be performed in our region. With 58 performers ranging in age from 6 to 60 and a $70,000 production budget, the moving story will captivate and enthral audiences to fill them with wonder and enchantment. The collaboration of artistic talent has brought the show together, working in harmony with 12 professional performers, 9 youth groups and 21 development workshops. Those involved have gained further skills by sharpening their focus, fitness, flexibility, courage and confidence. The cast is backed by a talented crew and passionate supporters behind the scenes. Mission Beach's very own Sundance Studio is behind it all, nurturing and supporting the performers, strengthening relationships and spotlighting arts in our region. NJ Dance Studio is also a major collaborative contributor with Dance Choreography. The world will see what the Far North Queensland Arts Scene has to showcase. There is so much talent in the production to be celebrated. The show is being taken worldwide via the internet. The large stage screens allow those in attendance to view performers' close-ups, animations, and underwater action.

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PAN on Silks is on the evenings of April 15, 16 and 17, 2022 (Easter long weekend) from 7:30 pm 9:15 pm. Tickets start at $15 for children, $30 for concessions, and $45 for adults in the stadium or grandstand seats. VIP Dinner and Show tickets are also available, including a three-course meal and reserved balcony seating at tables and priced at $85 for the front row and $75 for the second row. Group picnic spot tickets of 2 x 2 metres are also available where you can bring your own picnic basket and blanket. Configuration is up to the ticket holder; however, the size is suitable for a suggested 4 children and 4 adults. This is an alcohol-free event. Tickets are available from events.humanitix. com/pan or by phoning Sundance Studios on 0428 922 357 or emailing info@sundancestudio.com. au. Accessible seating is available. Please email to arrange. Pram parking is available at the entrance. The show is a must-see for the whole family and will be talked about in the community for years to come.

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The manufacturer was made aware of the fault. Last week Rotary Park playground was closed to the community to allow for the shade structure works.

For further information on the project, please visit www.powerlink. com.au/projects/genex-kidstonconnection-project.

The works were completed at no cost to ratepayers.

Have Your Say on the Congratulations Students Hinchinbrook Local A massive well done to former Gilroy Santa Maria student, Darcie Spina in being awarded a prestigious Government Area Queensland Certificate of Education achieved in Biosecurity Plan Review recognition of being a Distinguished Academic. Congratulations to last year's Year 12 graduates who were also awarded Commendations for their high academic achievements. It was also pleasing to hear that Ingham State High School and Gilroy Santa Maria College were ranked as some of the top secondary schools for NAPLAN testing. Well done to all.

Ingham Walk-in COVID-19 Testing Clinic and Vaccination Clinic RESIDENTS are advised that Queensland Health is running a Walk-in COVID-19 Testing Clinic located at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre from 10.00 am to 11.00 am on Thursday, March 31, 2022. A COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for ages 5 and up will be visiting the TYTO Conference and Events Centre from 10.00 am to 3.30 pm on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Sub-contractor Drop-in Session HINCHINBROOK businesses are invited to attend a Drop-in Session hosted by Powerlink and UGL regarding sub-contracting on the Genex Kidston Project. Date: Tuesday April 5, 2022 Time: 12.00pm to 2.00pm Where: TYTO Conference and Events Centre: 73-75 Mcilwraith Street Ingham Sub-contracting opportunities on the project include

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Council is responsible for the implementation of the Hinchinbrook Local Government Area Biosecurity Plan (HLGABP) which covers all land tenure within the Hinchinbrook Shire and has been developed for the entire community. As part of this year’s annual review of the HLGABP, Council is seeking advice from the broader community on their perceptions, expectations, concerns, and ideas to improve the way it develops and administers the HLGABP across all land uses in the Shire. You can take the survey at www.surveymonkey. com/r/DH285BS. For your feedback to be considered, please complete the survey by 5.00 pm Wednesday, April 6, 2022. Your feedback is important to ensure that Council and other stakeholders are aware of the community’s views and perceptions in order to meet obligations under the Biosecurity Act 2014, aiding to deliver better service into the future.

TYTO Regional Art Gallery Closure

The TYTO Regional Art Gallery will be closed for maintenance for the month of April. The gift shop will remain open daily whilst work is undertaken. The Gallery will reopen for Ingham Arts Action "Botanical" opening night on Friday, May 6, 2022.

Rotary Park Playground Shade Structure AS a result of water ponding during heavy rainfall over the Christmas period, the Rotary Park shade structure was cut to avoid further damage.

Sun shines brightly on Innisfail's Feast of the Senses Festival

The Innisfail Community Band performed live music on the RADF River Stage. Photo: Jaala Pedley

The Rotary Park Playground shade structure works have been completed and the playground is now open. Council would like to thank the community for your cooperation and patience whilst these works were undertaken.

Transition Towards a Zero Waste Community IN 2018 the Queensland Government announced their plan to improve waste management in Queensland, introducing ambitious targets in a bid to become a zero waste community which Council and other waste managers will be held accountable for at the grass-root level. Targets set for 2050 include: • 25% reduction in household waste; • 90% waste is recovered and does not go to landfill; and • 75% recycling rates across all waste types. Underpinning these waste reforms, on July 1, 2019, the Queensland Government introduced a levy on waste received at all Queensland landfills. The purpose of the levy is to encourage recycling and resource recovery by penalising landfilling. Ratepayers may see further increases to their rate notice as a result of the Queensland Governments’ waste targets and associated levy Council has initiated a review of multiple existing waste programs and services in a bid to identify areas where the community can be better supported or incentivised to reduce waste and improve recycling efforts. Two of the programs that are being impacted by this review are the existing Waste Disposal Voucher Scheme as well as the Rural Clean-Up Program. Take the opportunity to provide your feedback on how Council can ensure adequate waste services to the Hinchinbrook community while still promoting increased resource recovery efforts by responding to the current waste review survey by visiting Council’s website, Rural Clean Up Program page.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI NORTH Queensland's premier food festival, the Feast of the Senses, officially kicked off last Thursday with a sell-out Tropical Cocktail Cruise on the Johnstone River aboard Snapping Tours. Last Friday, tastebuds were tantalised at the sellout Taste of the Tropics Gala Dinner held at the newly refurbished Crown Hotel. Feast of the Senses is now in its 19th year, and 2022 marked the fifth anniversary of the Guinness Book of Records, the World's Longest Banana Split attempt. The sun shone brightly, and thousands flocked to Jack Fossey Park and Canecutter Court for the Australia Bananas River Feast last Sunday for their yearly fix of over 80 stalls, food vans and fruit tastings. The local audience witnessed non-stop culinary creations and demonstrations at the Canecutter stage. It featured locals Alison Salleras from Fruit Forest Farm, Fiona George from Broken Nose Vanilla and Tracey and Jack Gallagher from The Pocket, El Arish. Youngsters were kept entertained at the Kids Zone, an exclusive area with jumping castles, rides, and a climbing wall, whilst the Innisfail Men's Shed ran a successful barbeque. This included free activities such as face painting, arts/crafts, reading activities, and an art area with Sally Moroney. She continued with her 'Where We Live' public art project from last year, which involved the youngsters. Fourteen students and staff from Good Counsel College volunteered their time and did a stellar job assisting at the cooking tent and Kid's Zone. Continued on page 5...

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Sun shines brightly on Innisfail's Feast of the Senses Festival

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• Stingless bee transfers.

• Observation hives. • Information at the Cassowary Coast Native Bee Association stall. The Northern and Southern Food Trails were again a sell-out. They included visits to rare gems in the region, including Broken Nose Vanilla, Madella Coffee, Fruit Forest Farm and Aussie Pepper. This year's Feast of the Senses was again solely organised by a volunteer committee with Roslyn Jensen (President), Kerry Linton (Secretary), David Jensen (Treasurer) and committee members Lorraine Piercy, Christine Brady and Trish Ernst.

Members of the Innisfail Men’s Shed ran a successful barbeque and drinks stall.

Tracey and Jack Gallagher from The Pocket, El Arish prepare to make a curry using plantain bananas.

Richard Piper from the Cassowary Coast Native Bee Association during one of their demonstrations.

Peter Salleras from Fruit Forest Farm and his friends show off the durians at their stall.

Cassowary Coast Banana Growers’ Association members at their stall which sold merchandise and banana smoothies.

Feast of the Three Saints committee volunteers kept busy with granita and ravioli sales.

Members of Johnstone Region Landcare Group with Leanne Cordner and her children Hayley and Adele from Ingham who attended their first Feast of the Senses.

Members of the Greek Orthodox Community of Innisfail at their stall which sold out of their fried haloumi cheese platters and Greek sweets.

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• A beehive transfer demonstration.

Innisfail Fire & Rescue Service performed their car cut up demonstration and had static displays of swift water, technical equipment, public safety and recruitment.

• Classic car display.

Other highlights include:

• Rare and tropical fruit auction. • Stacks of live musical entertainment on the RADF River Stage.

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The unseen disability SARI HYYTINEN

March was Traumatic Brain Injury recognition month for sufferers. As a sufferer, I would like to bring it to people’s attention as it is a very unseen disability. But a disability, no less. However, it is not something that I want my life to be defined by. “Many people with disabilities have their lives defined for them. The #MoreThanMyBrainInjury campaign gives individuals a chance to overcome those definitions, allowing them to tell their own stories and change the narrative of their lives.” https://www.biausa.org/public-affairs/publicawareness/brain-injury-awareness I am lucky that I have come a long way since my hospital days by the grace of God. According to my mum, as I don’t remember this part of the journey, I spoke in Finnish when I awoke from my coma. I had to learn how to walk again and reengage with the English language. My memory is very patchy post leaving the hospital. Still, I remember coming back to the office and being grateful for some fundamental things. The hardest part of the journey was walking out the meeting door and not remembering a single item in the discussion. I am glad to be well past that part of my journey, particularly being a business owner when there is much to remember. I had such fantastic sub-editor support over these last few years to help me brainstorm my editor column ideas and get them into excellent language, as mine was very basic. I was excited when I managed my first 150 words than 300. Now I can churn out 1000+ I see this all as God’s grace on me to get me through this journey and believe that anyone who is sick can make their way to church for healing. ‘Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.’ James 5:14 NIV

Member for Kennedy’s threat to back Labor THE Member for Kennedy’s threat to back Labor in a hung parliament should send chills up the spines of anyone who wants North Queensland to get ahead. Hells Gates is the sort of transformational infrastructure North Queensland needs, but because it’s not exactly what Bob Katter wants, he opposes it and is now contemplating giving his support to a LaborGreens Federal Government. He of all people should know regional Queensland will get nothing under a Labor-Greens Government so his stance is very concerning. It’s unfortunate that he’s so negative about one of

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Member for Kennedy’s threat to back Labor LNP candidate for Kennedy, Bryce Macdonald, has blasted sitting MP Bob Katter for his threat to back Labor in a hung Federal Parliament over the Hells Gates Dam, saying it will jeopardise future Northern development. In the first serious salvo fired in Kennedy ahead of the Federal Election, Mr Macdonald cast doubt on Mr Katter’s claims that he had phoned the Prime Minister 13 times about the dam announcement and hadn’t received a call back. “I spoke to Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce this morning (Thursday) and he said he had spent much of the day with the Prime Minister and knew nothing about missed calls from Bob, so it is possible that some poor person out there has 13 voicemails from someone raving about a dam,” he said.

“Hells Gates is the sort of transformational infrastructure North Queensland needs, but because it’s not exactly what Bob wants, he opposes it and is now threatening to back Labor in a hung parliament. “He of all people should know the North will get nothing under a Labor-Greens Government so it’s concerning that he’s threatening to back them over the Coalition. “It’s unfortunate that he’s so negative about one of the most significant nation-building announcements for North Queensland in recent memory.” Mr Macdonald said this latest gaffe by the Kennedy MP played into southern stereotypes that the North was full of rednecks and cowboys. “Bob’s response to the dam

announcement is a terrible look for North Queensland and makes us a laughing stock in the south,” he said. “He also tried to tell the Prime Minister that truck companies should be allowed to alter engine components to deal with a shortage of AdBlue but he hadn’t even consulted with industry about this because he would have been told it would cost thousands of dollars and void engine warranties. “Then he’s gone around telling gun owners they’d be thrown in jail for ordering gun parts through the mail but it was complete bulldust that frightened everyone for no reason. “We have a Federal Government with a proven record of looking after regional Australia, and I am disappointed this approach is treated so badly by our elected representative.”

Letters to the editor the most significant nation-building announcements for North Queensland in recent memory. There’s also doubt about his claims he phoned the Prime Minister 13 times about the dam announcement and hadn’t received a call back. I spoke to Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce on Thursday morning and he said he had spent much of the day with the Prime Minister and knew nothing about missed calls from Bob, so it is possible that some poor person out there has 13 voicemails from someone raving about a dam. Another concerning aspect about Bob’s outburst is that it’s the latest in a string of missteps that make North Queensland a laughing stock in the south. He also tried to tell the Prime Minister that truck companies should be allowed to alter engine components to deal with a shortage of AdBlue but he hadn’t even consulted with industry about this because he would have been told it would cost thousands of dollars and void engine warranties. Then he’s gone around telling gun owners they’d be thrown in jail for ordering gun parts through the mail but it was complete bulldust that frightened everyone for no reason. Now, he’s rejecting this hugely significant investment in our region, saying it should only happen on his terms or he’ll vote with Labor. This is not a true representation of the people of Kennedy and we don’t respond well to ultimatums. We have a Federal Government with a proven record of looking after regional Australia, and I am disappointed this approach is treated so badly by our elected representative. Bryce Macdonald LNP Candidate for Kennedy

Tully Horticultural and Garden Club THE next meeting of the Tully Horticultural and Garden Club will be held as per the following information: The April meeting of the Tully Garden Club will be held on Saturday April 9, 2022 at the Tully Bowls Club,

at 1.30 pm. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own cup and a plate of goodies to share! There will be a plant swap following the meeting for suitable plants, and a give away table for cuttings and other things from your garden. A raffle and a lucky draw will be held. Guests are most welcome. Disclaimer: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.

Apology by WTT IT has been requested that an apology be made by the Wet Tropic Times the subsidiary of the Cassowary Coast Independent News Pty. Ltd. for failing to notice that Byron Jones’s current Manager Planning Services name was published in a Letter to the Editor written by Ronald Smart on March 11. The Wet Tropic Times management apologise that the Letter would in any way appear to have been an article in the publication and not an opinion piece. A letter to the editor is a section of a newspaper or publication where members of the community are entitled to express their own personal opinions. It is written clearly in the defamation act 2005 [s 31] (3) a defense to the publication of defamatory matter is that the matter was an expression of opinion of a person (the commentator), other than the defendant or an employee or agent rather than a statement of fact. The editorial staff at the Wet Tropic Times will endeavor to ensure that any Letters submitted to our publication are written expressly as opinion pieces. Sari Hyytinen the managing Director/Editor of the publication has removed both letters submitted by Ronald Smart to our publication from our digital platforms. The one published on March 11, 2022, and the other on October 8, 2021, to ensure that the planning department of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council does not feel defamed by any of the content in our publication.

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What's Going On With Food And Farming Globally In a series of articles in this edition, we lay out the global turbulence and uncertainties and explore a genuine environmentally friendly option for farmers, homesteaders and gardeners alike. Wise farmers and citizens pay attention to global events.

Australian Cost of Living and food prices BY LEXY MARQUIS PEOPLE across Australia feel the pinch of the rising cost of living, including food prices. The Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has recently handed down the Budget and stated that the 2022-2023 budget is 'Providing temporary and targeted cost of living relief for households and tax relief for small businesses. Delivering more jobs and working towards an unemployment rate below 4 per cent. Making record investments in health, education and other essential services. Building roads, rail, dams and the renewable energy technology that we'll need for our future and Investing in stronger defence, borders and security.'

For the cost of living relief, the new budget provides a 'new temporary, targeted and responsible cost of living package to take the pressure off household budgets,' as per the Treasure. Scott Morrison said to Sabra Lane of ABC AM, 'The cost of living pressures being faced by Australians are real. And as the prices continued to go up, and as the situation in Ukraine continued to deteriorate. The cost of fuel flows through everything because we're a big country. The transport, logistics costs. All of this means it puts pressure on the price of groceries. So Australians know that they're feeling those cost of living pressures. And this Budget is delivering on that, and it's doing it responsibly.' The budget measures include:

'A One-off Cost of Living Tax Offset - From 1 July this year, more than 10 million individuals will receive a one-off $420 cost of living tax offset. As a result, eligible low- and middle-income earners will be up to $1,500 better off for a single income household or $3,000 better off for a dual-income household. One-off Cost of Living Payment

- To help Australians most in need, the Government is providing a oneoff, income-tax-exempt payment of $250 to 6 million eligible pensioners, welfare recipients, veterans and eligible concession card holders in April 2022.

Temporary fuel excise relief - The Government will reduce fuel excise by 50 per cent for 6 months. This will see excise on petrol and diesel cut from 44.2 cents per litre to 22.1 cents per litre. As petrol stations replenish their stocks, the excise reduction will flow through to lower petrol prices over the next two weeks. Scott Morrison said on Sunrise to David Kosh' we know that the cost of living pressures, the impact on fuel prices caused by things a long way away from Australia, with the terrible war in Ukraine, immediate cost of living relief for them, but responsible cost of living relief because the Budget has turned around. $100 billion improvements in this budget means we can responsibly go and provide that help right now. The cost of living pressures is real. The fuel price increases are accurate,

and the support that we're delivering is real. And they need it now. And we're delivering it now because we can because we've turned the Budget around,' Mr Morrison said. According to the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Australia is one of the most food-secure countries globally, with the 2021 - 2022 year expected to reach a record-breaking $81 Billion in agricultural output. As shown in Government Reports, far more food is exported than consumed domestically, with 70% sent to global destinations, expecting to round out to another record-breaking $64 billion at the close of the financial year. Just 11% of food in Australia is imported, and this is due to taste, variety and some out of season produce. Australia is well placed to glide through the global food crisis primarily unscathed. Still, there is no denying that we are entwined in international affairs. Australia had one of the fastest economic recoveries since the pandemic.

Local girl Maddison McSwan is doing her bit to help others MARIA GIRGENTI MADDISON McSwan, a local girl, aged 7, is doing something unique to give back to others and support those impacted by cancer. Maddison is the eldest daughter of Jason and Marissa McSwan and big sister to Ally. Maddison is well known among her family and friends for her long locks of hair and is like a real-life Rapunzel. Maddison has well and truly had enough of her long locks, which measures a whopping length of 60cm. After a bit of thought from Maddison’s parents, they decided to do a big chop of her hair. Instead of letting Maddison’s hair fall to the floor and go to waste, it will be made into a wig for someone who has lost their hair due to illness. Her donated hair will go to Sustainable Salons. They send their donated ponytails directly to wigmakers and charitable organisations, such as Variety and the Australian Alopecia Areata Foundation, to be made into charitable wigs or fund life-changing programs. Along with the decision to cut and donate Maddison’s hair, the family thought they would raise funds for Cancer Council to support them in their mission for a cancer-free future.

One in two Australians will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, so it is highly likely most people know a family member or friend affected by cancer. Maddison’s donation page can be found online via the following link https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/ fundraisers/maddisonmcswan/maddisons-big-chop Donation tins are located at the Mena Creek Post Office and in Innisfail at Tempyst Hair and Beauty, St Vincent de Paul Society store, Empire Cafe, Soul Pattinson Chemist, Innisfail Hospital and Bas Le Mode. Maddison’s fundraiser has already gained attention, with her fundraising goal of $1,000 smashed within ten days. The community support has been outstanding, and the family is extremely grateful to everyone who has made donations so far. Fundraising will continue into the upcoming school holidays, with the big chop scheduled to take place on April 4. For updates on Maddison’s journey, please follow online through her fundraiser page or #MaddisonsBigChop. Please keep spreading the word on Maddison’s fundraiser or donate so more funds raised for Cancer Council will research and provide vital services for Maddison McSwan is soon set to lose her lovely cancer patients. long locks to support those affected by cancer.

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Happy 60th Birthday, Lions Club of Ingham SARI HYYTINEN “NOT do-gooders – Good Doers.” Ingham Lions was chartered on March 26, 1962, and last Saturday, March 26, 2022, they were able to celebrate their 60th birthday on the exact date. Over its last 60 years in Ingham, the Lions Club has been known for its acts of service to the local community. The members and guests in attendance were proud of the accomplishments of the Ingham Lions Club. “The formation in Ingham of the first Leo Club in Australia in 1968 by President Graham Pearce is certainly (an outstanding achievement) to be proud of,” said Lion Peter Poggio, the current club President. The membership for the Leo club in Ingham is currently drawn from two high schools, the Gilroy Santa Maria College and the Ingham State High School. Over the last sixty years, Ingham Lions has contributed to many local projects. A few examples are painting the Girl Guides hut, providing a synchronised clock for the local swimming pool and purchasing a television set and operating table for the local hospital. Over the years, Ingham Lions have been involved in plenty of significant projects. They were the forerunner

of the Queensland Lions Clubs for Glaucoma public screenings; they conducted Blood pressure, Diabetes testing and Bowel Cancer Screening. Bruno Cantoni, who joined the club in 1972 and is currently one of the longest-serving members of Ingham Lions, informed that he became involved in Ingham Lions due to observing their heart for community service when they went as a club to Townsville to clean up after the devastation of Cyclone Althea in 1971.

Honey Soy Chicken Stir Fry Serves: 4 Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes 1 ½ serves per portion

Ingredients

Ed Morris and Rita Techer welcomed members and guests into the hall to participate in and enjoy the celebrations.

400g rice noodles 1 tablespoon olive oil 400g chicken breast, skinless and cut into strips 1 onion, finely sliced 1 carrot, sliced diagonally 2 celery sticks, sliced diagonally ½ red capsicum, thinly sliced 1 bunch bok choy, roughly chopped Sauce: 2 tablespoons reduced-salt soy sauce 2 teaspoons cornflour ½ cup vegetable stock 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method

Current President receiving his award from District Governor Bev Redgates

Bill Cantoni, Melvin Jones Fellow Carlo Cavallo PDG, Maurice Filei, Melvin Jones Fellow Bruno Cantoni, District Governor Bev Redgates and Peter Poggio cut the celebratory cake, marking 60 years.

PLACE noodles in large bowl, cover with boiling water for 1 minute, drain then refresh in cold water and set aside. HEAT oil in a wok (or large pan), add chicken and cook for 5-10 minutes. Set aside. COOK onion, carrot, celery, and capsicum for 2 minutes. RETURN chicken to the pan, add bok choy, and cook for 2 minutes. MIX cornflour and soy sauce to make a paste, then add the vegetable stock (hot), honey and sesame seeds and pour over the chicken and vegetables. COOK for a further 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens. COMBINE the chicken and vegetables with noodles and serve. Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team

Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/. Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/.

Current Lions members who received their 100% attendance awards.

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Silkwood State School students forge ahead with learning in 2022 MARIA GIRGENTI SILKWOOD State School had a positive start to the 2022 year, with 34 students enrolled. The school has established stable and quality teaching staff and local teacher aides who have been working at the school for years. After starting his third year at the school, Chris Cattarossi is now the permanent Principal. This year's school core academic focus is reading and maths and offers comprehensive physical activity and arts programs. Silkwood State School provides students with their reading, writing, and maths fundamentals. And they offer extensive use of up-to-date technologies, with each student having their own laptop provided by the school. In 2021, supported by a proactive P&C Association, the school made a significant investment in ICT resources. While cleaning the whole school exterior, a refurbishment of the Prep-Year 3 building is due in the

first half of 2022. The school community has a visiting chaplain Billi Wright from Innisfail, who will conduct the Resilience Project, which promotes gratitude, empathy and mindfulness. The school has awarded three school captains for sharing the leadership duties for the first time. Captains - Lily, Oscar and Nyree Ellison sports house captain - Nahala Barnard sports house captain - Ethan Students strive to live by the school's motto of ''Keep on Keeping On'' and follow the school rules of safety, respect and learning, whilst staff, parents, and students have their own agreed code of conduct. Physical activity is a priority, with students participating in many sports before school. At lunch every day, including ten pin bowling, tennis, soccer, skipping, hockey, endurance running and volleyball, whilst Belinda Santarossa runs a fitness program for adults twice a week.

All students take part in 10 weeks of free swimming and interschool sports such as rugby league, netball, cricket, cross country, and Jump Rope for Heart. Breakfast club, supported by Coles Innisfail, runs three days per week, with tuckshop starting in Term 2 to run once a week. This is the 30th year the school has hosted the community ANZAC ceremony at Silkwood cenotaph, which will take place on April 22 from 9.30 am. Enrolments are still open from Prep to Year 6, and further information is available by contacting the school office.

Silkwood State School captains and sports house captains

INGHAM MEALS ON WHEELS TULLY MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER APRIL 2022 ROSTER FOR APRIL 2022 FRIDAY 1

KITCHEN: B Carne, L&K Elliott, R Marshall, J Hutcheson, R Toth, M Cominardi, DRIVER/DELIVERY: C Carey, A Lynch & M Moore, M & H Matthews, W Ashley

MONDAY 4 KITCHEN: B Carne, L&K Elliott, R Marshall, J Hutcheson, S Kemp, J Stokes, R Toth DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Stokes, V Cutting & M Bandiera, P Robino & R Toth, K Milton & D Marbelli, D Hatfield

WEDNESDAY 6 KITCHEN: B Carne, L&K Elliott, J Hutcheson, R Toth, V Hebberd, M Spina DRIVER/DELIVERY: P Robino & L McGrath, C McLeod & C Bishop, R Toth & W Pavetto

FRIDAY 8 KITCHEN: B Carne, L&K Elliott, R Marshall, J Hutcheson, R Toth DRIVER/DELIVERY: P Robino & R Toth, F & J Boon, J Armstrong & Y Oakes, W Ashley

MONDAY 11 KITCHEN: R Phillips, B Carne, L&K Elliott, R Marshall, J Hutcheson, R Toth DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Henderson, E & S Lenti, C Carey, P Robino & R Radel, D Hatfield

WEDNESDAY 13 KITCHEN:- B Carne, L&K Elliott, J Hutcheson, R Toth DRIVER/DELIVERY: L Sartor & C Bain, C McLeod & R Radel, ROTARY

FRIDAY 18 –Good Friday – Public Holiday MONDAY 18 – Easter Monday – Public Holiday TUESDAY 19 KITCHEN: R Phillips, B Carne, L&K Elliott, R Marshall, J Hutcheson, R Toth

DRIVER/DELIVERY: R & S Van Kerkwyk, A Lynch & M Moore, V Cutting & M Bandiera, S Rutherford & J Hardwick, D Hatfield

WEDNESDAY 20 KITCHEN:- B Carne, L&K Elliott, J Hutcheson, D Hatfield, R Toth DRIVER/DELIVERY: P Robino & R Radel, E Huddy & R Swarbrick, Mr & J Schifilliti

FRIDAY 22 KITCHEN: B Carne, L&K Elliott, R Marshall, J Hutcheson, M Cominardi, R Toth DRIVER/DELIVERY: C Carey & L McGrath, KEITA SERVICES, J Armstrong & Y Oakes, W Ashley

MONDAY 25- ANZAC Day Public Holiday TUESDAY 26 KITCHEN:- R Phillips, B Carne, L&K Elliott, R Marshall, J Hutcheson, R Toth, S Kemp DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Henderson, I Merritt, P Robino & R Radel, J Armstrong & Y Oakes, D Hatfield

WEDNESDAY 27 KITCHEN:- B Carne, L&K Elliott, J Hutcheson, D Hatfield, B Craissel, R Toth DRIVER/DELIVERY: C McLeod & R Radel, P Robino & L McGrath, ROTARY

FRIDAY 29 KITCHEN: B Carne, L&K Elliott, R Marshall, J Hutcheson, M Cominardi, R Toth DRIVER/DELIVERY: P Robino & R Radel, KEITA SERVICES, G & C Cockrell, W Ashley

Friday 1

Wednesday 13

Marilyn Weigand Anita Stapley

Carol Carstensen

Kate Henry Pam Cridland Williams Avis Ray

Gordan

Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Jill Mackay Debbie Pennisi D Hawkett P Boswell

Wednesday 20

Monday 4 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand

Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand

Terry Ryan Bruno Barra Ken Blair

Janette Evans Josie Pease Trish Lardi Loui Crema

Wednesday 6

Friday 22

Jan Pease Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen

Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Anita Stapley

Dina and Lou Campagnolo Lyn & Neil Reardon

Leslee Marker Julie Jordan Littlemore

Friday 8

Wednesday 27

Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Sue Robson

Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand

Marilyn Weigand Renata Viero C & K Littlemore

Anne Pacey K Littlemore

Monday 11

Friday 29

Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand

Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Trish Lardi

Veronica Lizzio Peter Mclean

Mary Bacic Pam Cridland Marilyn Weigand Viena Morris

Lyn Miller

Chris &

C & K

Loraine Cargnello C &

CARDWELL MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER APRIL 2022 Friday 01.04.22 Eric Wagemaker & Marina Hoare

Monday 04.04.22 Allison & Alan Chellingworth

Wednesday 06.04.22 Colleen & Rod Tennent

Friday 08.04.22 Lisa Cartwright

Monday 11.04.22 John Newsome & Lisa Cartwright

Wednesday 13.04.22 Jennifer & Ian McCallan

Friday 15.04.22

Lee & Don Porter

Monday 18.04.22 Caroline Dyer & Ros Oellermann

Wednesday 20.04.22 Hazel Stephen & Lyn Jensen

Friday 22.04.22 Lisa Cartwright & Carol Palmer

Monday 25.04.22 Sue Hart & Carol Palmer

Wednesday 27.04.22 Elaine deBrueys & Deborah Paradise

Friday 29.04.22 Fran Brady & Marina Hoare

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St Clares School Cross Country for 2022

LAST Friday, students from St. Clares school Tully competed in their annual cross country. It was cool and overcast on the day of the Cross Country, making the day more enjoyable for those who attended. The participation from students was outstanding. Well done to all students who competed, and congratulations to the overall winners on the day! Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, and friends who cheered on all the students. The community support was outstanding. The students from grades 5 and 6 will now go on to represent St. Clares at the interschool Cross country.

Eden, Maisy, Indiana

Kelly, Saxon, Brody

Emily, Sienna, Leah

Blair, Kace, Jaxson

Ben, David, Blake

Kenzi, Layla, Shiloh

Mitchell, Emmett, Rohan

Amber, Madeleine, Amelia

Sammy, Clay, Seth

Willow, Charlie, Isabel

Evie, Alice, Isabelle

Maikala, Blake, Darius

Spencer, Billy,Tarique

Nina, Riya, Maddison

Jonah, Kade, Heath

Charlotte, Nylah, Lucy

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Friday, April 1, 2022

Budget Boosts for Small Business LEXY MARQUIS THE new budget contains several measures to support small businesses in Australia. $1.6 billion in tax relief to support small businesses. $3.6 million has been allocated to businesses with a turnover of less than $50,000 annually to invest in digital measures. These businesses, numbering more than 3.6 million, will claim an 'extra 20% deduction for the cost of expenses and depreciating assets, up to $100,000 of expenditure per year.' Provided the courses are for employees in Australia and delivered by Australian Registered Training entities and not on the job or inhouse training. Eligible expenditure includes items such as portable payment devices, cyber security systems and subscriptions to cloud-based services… The boost will apply to expenditure incurred from 7:30 pm (AEDT) on March 29, 2022 (Budget night) until June 30 2023.' $550 million has been allocated for small businesses through the Skills and Training Boost, which 'encourages small businesses to train new staff and upskill existing staff, helping them to be innovative and grow Small businesses will be able to claim a bonus of 20 per cent deduction for the cost of external training courses delivered to employees in Australia or online by providers registered in Australia. This boost will apply to eligible expenditures incurred from Budget night until June 30 2024.' $2.4 billion in a new Australian Apprentices Incentives System From July 1 2022, employers of apprentices in priority occupations can receive wage subsidies of up

to $15,000. For non-priority occupations, employers will receive hiring incentives. Apprentices in priority occupations will receive $5,000 over two years. Employment Minister Stuart Robert said 'As we move into the second phase, the Australian Apprenticeships Incentive System will shift to supporting occupations in demand or skills need, with a hiring incentive of up to $4000 to be provided for employers in priority occupations, as well as a new Australian Apprentices Training Support Payment of up to $3000 paid directly to apprentices in priority occupations.' $144.1 million to 'eligible employers and Australian Apprentices in regional and remote Australia to support greater apprenticeship completions.' $38.6 million over four years from July 1, for Women entering into traditionally male-dominated trade apprenticeships. Instant asset write-offs remain in place until the end of the 2023 financial year. The GDP uplift rate for PAYG and GST will drop from 10% to 2% meaning a 'cash flow boost to 2.3 million small and medium businesses and those using the instalment amount method.' $5.6 million for the Fair Work Commission to make it easier for small businesses to meet workplace obligations. $8 million to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman for small businesses further 'access expert advice.' $4.6 million for Beyond Blue's NewAccess for small businesses to access more mental health support. $2.1 million for Financial Counselling Australia's

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Small Business Debt Helpline making for small business owners to receive more financial advice. $3.9 million for the 'Supporting Women's Mid-Career Transition to the Tech Workforce' $19.4 million for 20 new childcare rural and remote places in areas where there is a lack of suitable childcare. $346.1 million for Enhanced Paid Parental Leave whereby 'parents will be able to share up to 20 weeks of fully flexible leave to use in ways that suit their specific circumstances.'

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Forever Remembered R.I.P. ST STAN ANJohn – John && Kathy, Kathy , Mark & Sandy and their families

Sugar Cane Analysis Auditor Tully CANEGROWERS is seeking a Cane Auditor for the 2022 season. The position will be located at the Tully Mill and report to the Manager of Tully CANEGROWERS. The purpose of the position is to audit the Cane Analysis Program conducted by Tully Sugar to ensure the weighing, sampling and analysis of cane and the calculation of CCS and cane payment are carried out correctly. Experience in Cane Analysis will be an advantage and laboratory experience are essential. Training and support will be provided as required. Hours of work are flexible up to 76 hours a fortnight – Some weekends and shifts may be required to meet the needs of the Audit. Applications Close on the 14th of April. Please apply by emailing your CV to the Tully CANEGROWERS office via:tul@canegrowers.com.au

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Year 4 Classroom Teacher St Clare’s School, Tully Full Time, Fixed Time Position Commencing: 16 May 2022 Applications Close: 10 April 2022

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4068 0088 Church times across the region

April 1, 2022

C R O S S W O R D

1 8

22 25 28

31 High mountains

17 Complain strongly

2 Become flustered (coll) 3 Ascertains extent of

the

14 Meal 16 Cricket arbiter

38 Decree

6 perseverance

19 Culpability

39 Mate (coll)

20 The back part

40 Plant

7 It’s tossed in the Highland Games without

42 The ones here

22 Finish

Tolerant

Disorderly

31 Grown-up 36 Duelling sword 37 Find persistently

5pm, Sun, 6a Mcquillan st, Tully, Ingham District Uniting Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues) Road, Bamboo Creek

Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail,

Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church,

10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence

Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

Anglican Churches

fault

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12977 A S T R C O P E U M B A C A R P L I I A R D E N U F A M U S E P O R G R U S S I O E R E E N T I R S D

Beach, Tully Tongan Uniting,

Lutheran

13 Musical instrument

SUDOKU No. 239

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

St Marks Lutheran Church,

34 Try out

violent

Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach,

Seventh Day Adventist

9 Wrath 15 Suffer anguish

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

3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine

29 Went fast 30 disturbance

Innisfail,

Kurrimine Beach,

24 Disparage 28 Beer

5 Slender support

35 Be present at

Assert

18 Narrow beam of light

27 Interfered in

4 Relation (coll)

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

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

Uniting Churches

10 Jewelled coronet

41 proof

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs:

30 Swindle

33 Expunge

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

Non-denominational

32 France’s capital

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

Empower Church Innisfail,

28 Wrong

9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell Cardwell Baptist Church,

Street, Tully

Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service,

Baptist Churches

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

8 One’s environment

HARD

1 Stained with blood

25 Number

3 Sorcerer

23 Hard dark wood

Down

21 Call for more

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell Mission Beach Family Church,

26 And so on (abb)

12 Corner

19 21

AND CLUES

11 Woman’s undergarment

No. 12978

Across

AOG / ACC / Churhes of christ

A N D L R A T T I R R A G E N U A G A R N E N G E R I E R A P T O T W R S D A P P E T R A Y S R Y M C A R I N O C O E H O L E S U D D E N

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No. 238

M E N T O R R O A M E D

St Albans Anglican

St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel

Church,

Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street,

Holy Trinity Anglican

Innisfail

Holy Trinity (Ingham), Church

St John Anglican Church,

6 pm Saturday(Ingham), Service. Holy Trinity

5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully

9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith

John Oliver Feetham

Street,Ingham

9:30 am, Sunday. 37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

Pioneer Memorial

All Souls,

9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway,

7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile

Cardwell

Road, Victoria Estate

Catholic Diocese

12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach

St Rita’s Babinda,

7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda

St Clare of Montefalco Church,

Mother of Good Counsel,

6pm Vigil Mass, Sat

6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail

9am, Sun, 13 Mars St, Tully Our Lady Star of the Sea,

Our Lady of Fatima,

5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday),

10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit, Mission Beach 7am Sun,

121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Catholic Parishes: St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

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The Global Food Production break-down BY LEXY MARQUIS

THE EU Agricultural Ministers met recently to put a 'European Food Security Crisis Preparedness and Response Mechanism (EFSCM)' indicated that the EU's 'Sustainable Food Systems' will be upheld. The Food to Fork program is part of the Europeans Green New Deal. Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, said: "...Existing food crises are expected to be exacerbated, with the impact most felt by those most vulnerable. Today more than ever, we must invest in resilient and sustainable food systems, through a resolute multilateral approach to support partner countries. This is why we have decided to engage in eight Coalitions for Action, which will contribute to protect and reinforce food security…." In China, grains were stockpiled in 2021. China's population is about 1.4 billion people. Bloomberg quoted China's Agricultural Minister Tang Renjian as saying, 'China faces big difficulties in food production because of the unusual floods last autumn… Many farming experts and technicians told us that crop conditions this year could be the worst in history.'

In Spain, The 20M Rural protest was attended by approximately 400,000 farmers and people from rural areas who marched with accompanying tractors against the rising fuel prices, energy and food. In Italy, 100,000 farms may be forced to close as production costs are too expensive compared to the price farmers are receiving for their crops, according to Coldiretti, an Italian Farming Association. In the UK, farmers produce about half of the food needs required for the population and rely on imports for the rest. Further, chicken prices could rise by 30%. The Environmental Secretary said more expensive food was 'inevitable', as reported by The Times. Due to war, 13 million people depend on the UN to eat in Yemen. In South America, problems in the coffee industry have been highlighted where inputs have increased three-fold, coupled with areas of extreme weather events and crop failures. In Africa, many countries such as Egypt depend on grains imported from the Black Sea region to feed the people. In Sub Saharan Africa, a report by 'The International

Fertilizer Development Centre' indicated that given the increasing cost of fertiliser, a 30% fall in crops is equivalent to 30 million metric tonnes of food, the needs of 100 million people. A new fertiliser plant manufacturing urea and ammonia is due to open this year in Nigeria. The World Bank reported that in 2021 globally, approximately 2.4 billion people did not have adequate access to food, up 320 million people from 2020. Since 1948, it has been a Human Right under International Law for everyone to have access to adequate food. The UN states that by 2050 a 60% increase in food production is required, and the WEF states that by the same year, the world will need to feed another 2 Billion people. The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation said that global food prices could rise 20% from current levels due to the Ukraine situation. The World Economic Forum in mid-2021 infamously recommended that insects such as mealworms become part of people's diet. There is no point in sugar-coating it. Food supplies internationally are at a crisis point.

'This year's seedling situation can be said to be the worst in history,' Tang Renjian also said. In France, the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Julien Denormandie, recently said 'One of the strongest fears is that this tragedy on Ukrainian soil will be added to a global food crisis in counties that do not have the capacity to cope with the consequences of the war in Ukraine in terms of access to wheat, fertilisers or animal feed.' Current discussions are underway in the country for a food voucher system. President Macron recently stated that there is a 'worldwide food crisis' and unveiled his 'Initiative for food security at the recent G7 summit. In Germany, possible energy rationing is being prepared for, with natural gas suppliers mentioning that gas may be shut down entirely due to the gas coming from Russia. Also, the egg industry in Germany is on 'red alert'. It cannot guarantee that any eggs will be available by August 2022 at the latest. This is due to bureaucratic restraints and the unavailability of GMOfree soy in the country.

Fertiliser Prices and their Diminishing Availability BY LEXY MARQUIS SPIRALLING fertiliser prices worldwide could realistically have a knock-on effect where fewer farmers across the globe can plant in upcoming seasons as they simply cannot afford to, or it would not be economically viable to do so. In a recent television broadcast, Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, said, ‘Russia and Belarus are some of the biggest suppliers of mineral fertilisers. If they continue to create problems for the financing and logistics of the delivery of our goods, then prices will rise, and this will affect the final product, food products.’ Russia was the world’s top exporter of fertilisers and a major exporter of urea, potash, phosphate and Potassium. In 2021 $US12.5 billion worth of fertilisers, up 78.4% from 2020, were exported, according to Trade Data Monitor. Svein Tore Holsether, President and CEO of fertiliser giant Yara International said, ‘Russia and Ukraine are world powers in a global and fragile food system. The long-term consequences of the war on global food supply will impact both the rich and the poor parts of the world.’

‘Free flow of goods across borders has been possible in a time with higher geopolitical stability. Now, with the geopolitical conditions out of balance, the biggest sources of raw material to Europe’s food production are being subject to limitations, and there are no short-term alternatives. One potential consequence is that only the most privileged part of the world population gets access to enough food,’ he said. According to Joel Griffith of the Heritage Foundation speaking on US matters. ‘When you see Russia or Ukraine constrict the exports of fertiliser, that’s going to drive up prices on production across the globe. And we’re already seeing big increases in food. This is going to have an increase, not just on the price of wheat, but if we don’t have the fertiliser to the same quantities, it’s going to drive the price of corn, for instance, and a lot of our beef… So this is going to have a ripple effect throughout the entirety of our food supply.’ To make ammonia, the amount of energy required is 2% of all global usage, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Natural gas is used to

create fertiliser products containing ammonia or other nitrogen compounds. There is a natural gas pipeline from Russia via Ukraine to Europe. Russia provides 40% of all the gas used in Europe, which is experiencing high gas prices. Thus, Yara International is reducing the capacity of ammonia and urea production in the EU to 45%. The USA is looking to supply natural gas to

Europe. It’s not just the prices of fertilisers that are concerning but also the scarcity of fertilisers being reported overseas, with waiting lists the new standard. It’s also not unusual for farmers to purchase their fertiliser in advance. Some are buying a year ahead or stockpiling with fears of future prices and availability, further contributing to availability.

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Illegal dumping on cane farms must stop CANEGROWERS PEAK sugarcane organisation CANEGROWERS is seeking urgent discussions with local government amid an escalation of people using Queensland farms as dumping grounds. “It’s a huge and distressing problem for many cane growers and other farmers who are doing their best to produce sustainable food and fibre,” CANEGROWERS Chief Executive Office Dan Galligan said. “Finding piles of household garbage, mountains of building rubble, old appliances, broken furniture and tyres is all too common for farmers close to Queensland towns and cities. When working with machinery in tall cane crops, such as during the harvest, this debris poses a significant safety hazard. “It is infuriating that people are passing on their mess and the cost of its disposal to someone else by dumping

on the farms that grow the food they eat. “With anecdotal feedback pointing to high local dump fees as a possible reason for this disgusting practice in some regions, I will be seeking discussions with the Local Government Association of Queensland to better understand how this problem can be stopped.” This month the CANEGROWERS magazine, Australian Canegrower, highlighted the case of a grower in the northern Gold Coast region who found more than 1,000 tyres dumped on a track between cane fields on her farm. “This situation highlighted the struggle growers across the state face when trying to get help with this unwelcome problem - councils often state they have no power or responsibility and police seem unable to assist in tracking down culprits,” Mr Galligan said. “While we welcome the Queensland Government’s provision of grants to

assist with the most difficult clean-up tasks and provide more resources to local government to investigate, it would be better for everyone if this disgusting practice never happened in the first place. “I urge Queenslanders to please stop

doing this. Please show respect to the farms growing your food and do not use them as dumps. “I will be working with all local and state agencies to determine strategies to deter and act on illegal dumping.”

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CRIME WRAP Extract from the Far North overnight crime wrap, Wednesday, March 30

Multiple offences, Tully THREE people were arrested yesterday following an altercation outside a takeaway shop in Morris Street, Tully on Saturday, March 26. It will be alleged a verbal argument has occurred between a 30-year-old man and a 36-year-old Tully woman. The argument escalated and the woman has allegedly asked for money before picking up a chair and smashing the windscreen of the man’s work car. The woman, along with a 43-year-old man left prior to police arrival. The victim has spoken with police before leaving and parking his car in a council carpark with a friend to eat dinner. While sitting there the man and woman returned and physically assaulted the victim while he sat in his car. The man and woman left and returned with a 44-year-old Tully man who also physically assaulted the man. The 30-year-old man has driven off and attended the Tully Police station. Tully Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) commenced an investigation and yesterday executed a search warrant at a Murray Street, Tully address locating and arresting all three. The 36-year-old Tully woman was charged with two counts of wilful damage and one count each of extortion, common assault and threatening violence. The 43-year-old Tully man was charged with two counts each of threatening violence common assault, wilful damage and one count of going armed to cause fear. The 44-year-old Tully man was charged with one count each of threatening violence, common assault, wilful damage and going armed to cause fear. All three are due to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on May 19. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious

activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/ reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www. crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote these reference numbers: QP2200519006, QP2200522592, QP2200525692, QP2200537924.

Anyone who can help Mission Beach Police return these rings to the rightful owner is urged to contact PoliceLink and quote QP2200504703.

Bicycle theft, Innisfail ON Thursday evening between 5.30pm and 6pm, two bicycles left unsecured outside a Corso sports club were stolen. The Stycle 2618W and Trek bike were located later that evening and a 23-year-old Edmonton man was charged with one count of receiving stolen property and riding a bicycle without a helmet. Investigations are continuing. Police are encouraging all bicycle owners to ensure wherever they store their bikes, that they are adequately locked up, even if they are stored in sheds, carports or garages. If you are out and about on your bicycle, ensure you lock it up when you are not near it. Regardless of the value of your bicycle, police encourage all owners to ensure they have appropriately recorded their bicycle identification details and keep them stored in a safe place at home. We’ve made recording these details easy, download and print your bicycle identification card.

Single vehicle rollover, Coconuts EMERGENCY Services were called to a traffic crash on Flying Fish Point Road around 9.45pm on Saturday night. Initial investigation suggest the driver, a 18-year-old Innisfail Estate man, lost traction in mud while travelling around a bend. The vehicle hit a dirt embankment before spinning sideways and tipping onto its side. The driver sustained no injuries, however the 19-year-old passenger was transported to hospital for treatment.

Dangerous drug charges, Mission Beach SENIOR CONSTABLE JANE MORAN

OFFICERS from Tully Criminal Investigation branch intercepted a 38-year-old Mission Beach man travelling along El Arish Mission Beach Road around 4pm on Thursday afternoon, March 24. It will be alleged officers observed the man throw an object from the vehicle as they were intercepting him. Officers located a quantity of dangerous drugs and other drug paraphernalia including glass pipes, a grinder, dried cannabis and MDMA and a glass pipe nearby. Whilst in police custody, police will allege information was received in relation to the 38-year-old Mission Beach man supplying dangerous drugs. He was charged with three counts of supplying dangerous drugs, two counts of possessing a dangerous drug and possessing a drug utensil and one count of possessing anything used in the commission of crime defined in Part 2. He is scheduled to appear at the Tully magistrates Court on April 14. Quote this reference number: QP2200505873.

Located rings, Mission Beach

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/ reporting.

THE pictured rings were located on Thursday, March 24 around 3.30pm near the Clump Point Jetty, Alexander Drive.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www. crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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Bowls News Ingham Ladies Bowls A warm day saw 14 teams compete in the Allamanda Fours sponsored by Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Wilmar Sugar, and Fitzgerald Funerals. The results of Round One: M. Moore, Helen, L. Bates, K, Cooper 4 v G. Cockrell, L. DiBella, L. Melvin, E, Piotto 16. R. Doherty, S. Gough, V. Raiteri, A. Fudriga 8 v D. Moggan, G. Bisson, C. Hewitt, R. Rose 15. W. Coe, K. Rotondo, J. Craven, S. Ryan 3 v M. Spano, P. Miguel, J. Fenoglio, N. Evans 23. R. Whiting, H. Goodwin, P. Bailey, R. Tawse 6 v Sth Townsville Team Sandie, Linda, Christine, Ann 9. Noorla team: Irene, Carla, Mia, Sue 7 v Suburban Team Kate: Karen, Lee and Wendy 13. A. Foti, J. Leece, C. Gard, L. Marbelli 10 v B. Archilles, J. Townsend, V. Zamora, J. Mercer 10. Round Two: L. Marbelli 12 v Ann 13. K. Cooper 5 v W. Jones 23. B. Archilles 12 v R. Rose 18. E. Piotto 10 v N. Evans 14. A. Fudriga 11 v R. Tawse 30. S. Ryan 15 v S. Pizzi 7. Round Three: N. Evans 8 v W. Jones 14. B. Achilles 10 v R. Tawse 21. S. Pizzi 10 v E. Piotto 19. A. Fudriga 10 v C. Gard 11. S. Ryan 12 v K. Cooper 20. R. Rose 6 v Christine 12. The overall winner W. Jones [Suburban} 44 Points 3 Wins. Runner Up A. Polkinghorne {Sth TV} Third: N. Evans. Fourth E. Piotto. Fifth R. Tawse. Round Winners L. MarThbelli – with sub-A. Rutherford, R. Rose, K. Cooper. A great day was had by all. Thanks to all our visitors who helped make the day a success.

Karen Emery, Kate Leverton, Raymon Jayo (Hinchinbrook Mayor) Wendy Jones & Lee Sheers

Ingham Bowls BAREFOOT Bowls Results for March 24: The winning prize team with the highest score: Jan Johnson, Max Thompson & Alf Di Bella defeated Diane Tomba, John Lone & Stewart Scott 14 - 10. Angie Foti, Donna Gosney, Maria Moore & Bob Bell defeated Mark Girgenti, Ernie Sorbello, Sam Vecchio & Stan Richards 9 - 6. Christine Johnson, Danny Chappell & Luisa Di Bella defeated Roger Celotto, Robyn Fascetti & John Piotto 7 - 5.

SPORT Friday Men’s Pairs Results for March 25. John Eyres, Russell Peterson & Tony Koop defeated Bob Bell, John Eddleston & Ian Muldowney 19 - 17. Gary Brierley & Andrew Cole defeated John Holmes & Terry George 19 - 15. Mixed Social Bowls Results for March 27: The prize-winning team was Bev Eddleston, Kevin Walker & Rico Basaglia, defeating Maria Moore, Par Ryan & Elsa Piotto 31 - 14 (21 points to 7) Angie Foti, John Eddleston & Tony Koop defeated Donna Gosney, Kevin Lawlor & Peter Herman 27 - 12 (21 points to 7). Stewart Scott, Luisa Di Bella & Cliff Johnson defeated Bob Bell, Janese Craven & John Piotto 29 16 (19 points to 10). John Holmes, Max Thompson, Norma Evans & Ren Cantatore defeated Roger Celotto, Judy Fenoglio, Dave Horsley & Allen Torielli 18 - 15 (16 points to 11). Barefoot Bowls will be played on Thursdays between 6 pm - 8 pm Call 47762117 before 5:15 pm to have your name put on the board. Men’s Pairs are played on Friday afternoons at 2:15 pm. Please have names into the club by 1:45 pm F Pallanza on Pairs Roster for April 1. Mixed Social Bowls will be played on Sunday, April 3, at 1:30 pm. Call 47762117 before 12:30 pm to have your name put on the board. Bar Roster: K Walker Social Selector: R Cantatore Men’s Club Competition called for the 02-04-22 @ 1:30 pm A Singles: J Crossman v S Richards T Pallanza v G Torrisi Markers: M Bube & L Barbi Triples: D Piotto, A Di Bella & J Piotto v T Koop, R Peterson & B Wilson.

Babinda Bowls SOCIAL bowls on last Thursday: The winners were Matt Lock and Ross, and the runner-ups were Gavin Blee and Darryl Jensen. Social bowls winners on Sunday: Penny, Allan & Les, runner-up Wyatt, Ken & Luke. A-Grade Singles competition results: Jim Azzopardi def Peter Zanoletti. Games called for next Saturday: B Grade singles: John Sheehan vs Darryl Jensen. A-Grade singles: Check the board. The State School teachers and helpers enjoyed 2 hours of barefoot bowling and socializing on Friday afternoon. Names in by 1 for 1.30 pm start for Social bowls on Thursday and Sunday Saturday, April 9, the new green will be ‘Officially Opened’, with all Far North Qld bowls clubs invited to bring a mixed team to help celebrate and experience the new surface first hand.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls UNFORTUNATELY, the heat was too much for some of the ladies on Wednesday, and as a result, they only played one game. Maisie Smith, Dian Catelan and Caterina Cook defeated Sue Morrison, Diana O’Brien and Marcia Ryall 6 - 4. A reconstituted complete game saw Eileen Hamann, Dell Steve, Bev Bandiera, and Caterina Cook defeat Ann Rule, Daphne Kirkman, Joan Atkinson and Marcia Ryall 22 - 7. Bev Anderson will proceed to the next round of the Championship Singles after a withdrawal by Jan Edgerton. Eileen Hamann and Pam Anderson and Bev

Friday, April 1, 2022 Anderson, and Diana O’Brien will compete in the TFNQDLBA Pairs at Atherton on Monday. Innisfail ladies are looking forward to welcoming players from all over the Tropical Far North at the Easter Day Bowls event on Tuesday, April 12.

Silkwood Bowls BAREFOOT Bowls every Friday night Friday Night Barefoot Bowls. Bowls is a familyorientated sport for players of all ages. Bowls, Sausage Sizzle, Music & Fun starting at 5.30 to 9 pm, Sausage sizzle at 6.30 pm. If you haven’t played before no worries, we have members available to help assist you. Contact 0475759808 to register your interest for catering purposes and all other inquiries including costing for families. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 Wednesday, with a game of triples with team Alan Hudson, Lee-ann Mayell & Tim Wallis being defeated by team Barry Green, Delmo Tarditi & Tony Cates with the scores 25 to 14. Len Charman, Rex Williams & Denise Charman played a game of scrounges with the scores, Len, on 67, Rex on 94, and Denise for the win with 100. Sunday, March 27, 2022 A game of scrounges between Denise Charman, Brian Brooks & Lee-ann Mayell with the win to Denise. A game of triples with Team Daniel Gauci, Barry Green & Alan Hudson/Ann Hollingsworth defeat Team Rex Williams, Delmo Tarditi & Tim Wallis 20 to 18. Bowls Social Days Social Days are Wednesday and Sunday with signon at 1.00 pm and start at 1.30 pm. Covid Restrictions Proof of double vaccination is needed for all bowlers and guests on entry. The club has recently changed its phone number, ph. 0475759808 or you can follow us on our Facebook page.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, March 23: 12 players played 18 ends of 2-4-2. Peter Smith/Toni Buick 19 v Joanne Townsend/ Wendy Nevin 20. Gavin Buick/Val Zamora 10 v Judy hood/Joan Mercer 29. Ray Downing/Des Roberts 19 v John Taylor/Rita Hudson18. The winning pair was Judy Hood and Joan Mercer. Sunday, March 27: 18 players played 2 games of 10 ends. Team 1 Peter Smith/Joan Mercer/ Rita Hudson (16) v Team 2 Ray Downing/Rita Pezzutto/Betty Cochrane (10) Team 3 John Taylor/Pauline Edwards/ Colleen Tennant (17) v Team 4 Robyn Brunello/Gavin Buick/ Scott Weelham (3) Team 5 Joanne Townsend/Ron Senini/ Des Roberts (13) v Team 6 Steve Szabo/Rod Tennant/Bev Harrop (6) 2nd Game Team 1 (11) v Team 4 (6). Team 2 (12) v Team 5 (12). Team 3 (6) v Team 6 (10) Winning Team Peter Smith/Joan Mercer/ Rita Hudson. Runner up Joanne Townsend/Ron Senini/Des Roberts. Monday, March 28: Bev Achilles, Joanne Townsend, Val Zamora, and Joan Mercer enjoyed a full day of bowls at Ingham’s Alamanda Fours. Sadly, did not bring home any prizes! Great to see so many members turn up for our working bee. Many hands make light work! The Club is all spruced up and looks great, Championship competitions commence on Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2. Visitors and Members are welcome to come and support the players. Good Bowling! Cheers!

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Golf News El Arish Golf PLAYING conditions improved beautifully during last week, with our Tuesday Comp on March 22 attracting a great field of players. Results: Winner on 36 S'ford - Rhonda Bliss, followed by Fran Lomas R/Up on 34. The approach shot [All In] on #1/10 was taken by Ross Thompson. Then we played an Approach Shot & Ladies NTP both on #5/14, with Dot Corrin taking the approach and Lisa Spiegler the Ladies NTP. Thursday’s Sporters played the 2nd 9 S'ford with the following results: Winner: Brian Golding 22 - R/Up: Tony Calcutt 20 - 3rd: Wayne Bolton 19. with Gavin Camilleri winning least putts with 11. NTP's winners: Jake Perkins #10 and the Approach on #16 - Jaxon Piner #11 - Lisa Spiegler #12 - Col Bidgood #13 – Gavin Camilleri #17 and Mattie Smith taking the Approach on 18. Winners thank Gavin for his sponsorship last Thursday. Our run of luck changed dramatically on Saturday, with our 1st few groups reaping the benefit of an early draw - from nowhere the force of nature sorted us out, with several groups not standing a 'sporting chance' with the drenching!! The diehards continued, finishing the 18 holes 4BBB S'ford, with the team of Gavin Camilleri/Paul Topper won on 42, followed by Kelly Cavallaro/Troy Kopp 38 with 3rd place going to Tony Calcutt/Fran Lomas on 36. NTP Mens #2/11 Troy Kopp - NTP All In #4/13 Gavin Camilleri. NTP ladies #5/14 Lisa Godfrey. The Club and winners thank Darren – QMAC Machinery, who sponsored the day. Saturday, April 2 we play our 3rd Monthly Medal for our 2022 season.

Tully Golf RESULTS Week Ending Saturday, March 26, 2022: Evergreen Brice Henry Wins By 4 Shots. A terrific performance in last Saturday’s Stableford saw Country and Western singer Brice Henry demolish the opposition by four points. Yee ha!! Thanks to the Sintons for their kind sponsorship. Saturday’s winners: 1st - Brice Henry 39 2nd - Maurie Smith 35 3rd - Kade Spencer 34 (C/B) 4th - John Pender 34 NTP’s 2/11 Jim Boston 7/16 Jules Henderson Thursday, March 24 Sporters: Mike Kennedy displayed his golfing prowess! 1st Mike Kennedy 18 (C/B) 6 Hole Mike Ellicott 15 Rundowns Kade Spencer 17 Darryl Edwards 17 Putts Nobby Reardon 11 (!Wow!) NTP’s 2/11 Mike Kennedy 5/14 Darryl Edwards 7/16 Betty Favier

Innisfail Golf Club IT has been an unpredictable couple of weeks of weather, from boiling hot to downpours and limited golf

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played. A special thank you to the extra volunteers that came out to help get the mowing under control last week. 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. Innisfail has a couple of events coming up in the golfing calendar. The FNQ Vets are holding a round on Tuesday, April 5, so we hope to see all the senior members participate. Also, the Innisfail Classic is on April 23 - 24, and nomination forms will be out this week. IGC Rules & Etiquette Last Week’s Quiz A strong gust of wind causes Deb’s ball to move on the putting green before she has had a chance to mark, lift and replace the ball. Deb must replace her ball on the original spot. True or False? Answer - False. If natural forces (such as wind or water) cause a player’s ball to move, there is no penalty, and the ball must be played from its new spot. There is an exception to this rule which states that if a ball on the putting green moves after it has been lifted and replaced, the ball must be replaced on its original spot. However, as the ball had not been lifted, that does not apply in this case. Rule 9.3 Rain halted play in the Wednesday All Sporters and Friday Sporters 9-hole competition on March 16 and 18. After a solid week of rain, thirteen keen golfers embraced the challenge of playing the In Electrics Rodney Green finished third in the In Electrics Stableford over 18-holes on March 19. Stableford on March 19. Despite scattered showers on the day, the weather held off to get the round completed. On Saturday, there was a stand-out on the course and a bright light shining down through the clouds onto Darryl Gould. He achieved a great round of 44 points with a wash and finished eight points clear of second Marty Costello in second place. Results 1st: Darryl Gould 44pts 2nd: Marty Costello 35pts c/b 3rd: Rodney Green NTPs 1/10 - Caine Cockle Jnr 4/13 - Jake Cockle 7/16 - Colin Bidgood 2/11 - Darryl Gould 5/14 - Jim Ferguson 8/17 - Jake Cockle (Eagle) 3/12 - Caine Cockle Jnr

Ian Street won the MG Pies voucher on March 12.

6/15 - Andrew Rose (Eagle) 9/18 - Trent Mann Junior Golf Innisfail juniors managed to play a bit of golf whilst dodging the rain. They played four holes and had the luxury of motorised carts to shelter under if it rained. They all had a fun time and enjoyed the pizzas and cake after their round. Once the rain settles, the juniors will get into the full nine-hole competitions in preparation for the FNQ Junior season. 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 FNQ Vets - April 5 Innisfail Classic - April 23 - 24

Jake Cockle had two Nearest to the Pins during the In Electrics Stableford on March 19.

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Innisfail Leprechauns A-grade rugby league team bring home the Mayor’s Challenge Trophy STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

After three years, the Mayor’s Challenge Trophy has returned to Innisfail after the Leprechauns defeated Atherton last Saturday.

Foua Taloaina crashed over for Innisfail’s first try in the Under 18 match against Atherton.

Hakeem Mooka scored Innisfail’s first try of the season against Atherton in the Reserve grade game.

INNISFAIL Leprechauns A-grade rugby league team side kicked off their season with a solid 26 - 10 victory over Atherton Roosters at Callendar Park last Saturday in slippery conditions to reclaim the John Cole Toyota Mayor’s Challenge Trophy after three years. Ayden Kris scored Innisfail’s first try for the season, and the home side held a slim 8 - 4 lead at halftime. In the second half, Innisfail posted three tries to Atherton’s one and sealed the win at full-time. Innisfail’s try scorers: Ayden Kris 2, Ashton Galea, Chris Galea, Boche Satrick. Michael Morton, 3 goals. Man of the Match: Chris Galea. There is always fierce on-field rivalry between both teams in the annual competition, which is in its 21st year. After the match, Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rod Marti handed over the trophy to Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan. The latter then presented it to Innisfail’s captain Robert Haren and the winning Leprechauns team. Innisfail has registered 13 wins of the John Cole Toyota Mayor’s Challenge Trophy, whilst Atherton has 8. After the game, Leprechauns A-grade coach Leon Hallie said it is always satisfying to win in the first round of a new season and at home. “Our discipline let us down in the first half, but they got it right second half and were able to apply pressure and play some good football. “ “Southern Suburbs are always a tough side that make their opposition work hard for the win, so we are expecting a tough game tomorrow.”

In Reserve grade, Hakeem Mooka scored Innisfail’s first try of the season with Simon Asela named Man of the Match, in a game that ended in a thrilling 26- 26 draw. Foua Taloaina registered Innisfail’s first try in Under 18s and Colby Thomson (Man of the Match) in a game where Atherton finished with a dominant 28 - 6 win. 27

CDRL Round 1 fixtures - March 26 A Grade

Innisfail 26 def Atherton 10 Southern Suburbs 26 def Mareeba 24 Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks 72 def Yarrabah 12 Kangaroos 40 def Edmonton 28 Cairns Brothers 64 def Tully 4 Bye: Ivanhoes Reserve Grade Innisfail 26 drew with Atherton 26 Southern Suburbs 26 def Mareeba 6 Mossman-Port Douglas 32 def Yarrabah 30 Kangaroos 30 def Edmonton 20 Cairns Brothers 50 def Tully 4 Under 18 Atherton 28 def Innisfail 6 Mareeba 20 def Southern Suburbs 14 Kangaroos 44 def Edmonton 0 Cairns Brothers 12 def Tully 10 Byes: Yarrabah and Ivanhoes In Round 2, Innisfail Leprechauns teams are back home again at Callendar Park this Saturday, April 2, to face Southern Suburbs, whilst Tully returns home to clash with the Mareeba Gladiators at Tully Showgrounds.

Ashton Galea scored Innisfail’s second try in the A-grade match against Atherton.

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Innisfail United Premier Men’s team had a first-round win in Australia Cup

Innisfail United Premier Men’s team defeated Southside Comets in the first preliminary round of the Far North & Gulf Australia Cup knockout competition last Saturday.

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MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Saturday, the Innisfail United Premier Men’s team had a dream start to their Far North & Gulf Australia Cup campaign, with a gusty 4 - 3 win against Southside Comets in the first preliminary round played at Walker Road, Edmonton. The win was even more remarkable as Innisfail played with only ten men for half of the game. A special mention to Professional Goalkeeper Tuition Cairns academy member Elliott Ferguson, who made his debut as a goalkeeper in the Innisfail United Premier Men’s team. The Australia Cup (formerly known as FFA Cup) is a national knock-out competition administered by Football Australia in conjunction with State and Territory Member Federations. It provides an opportunity for clubs from grassroots to the National Premier Leagues (NPL) to compete against other teams from other Member Federations for a potential spot on the national stage. The competition began with the locally based preliminary rounds before the 12 A-League teams joined in from Round 32. Four spots have been allocated to Queensland in the Australia Cup Round 32, within two qualification regions of South East Queensland and Central & Northern Queensland. Innisfail falls under Central & Northern Queensland (including Wide Bay, Central, Whitsunday Coast, Northern and Far North & Gulf). The South East Queensland qualification region has three qualification spots. The Central and Northern qualification regions will vie for one spot. In Round 2 of the Kappa Women’s Super-Cup, reigning Premiers Edge Hill claimed the three points after a forfeit by Innisfail United. In the next round of the Australia Cup, Innisfail United host Mareeba at Castor Park, Mourilyan, this Saturday.

Shane Muriata A few weeks ago, I did a story regarding a couple of talented young footballers who moved to the other end of the State to chase their Rugby League dreams to the NRLW. Let me tell you, these girls have gone up another level since then. Layne Bennett and Essay Banu, both junior prodigies themselves, have embarked on a footy journey to the top. They have found another Tully girl paving her way, local girl Kimmy Hunt. When Layne's proud father, local wrestling champion, five-time hot dog eating champion, and part-time fisherman Mick Bennett watched the girls play, he was very excited to say they were all doing very well. For the small town that is Tully, we should be proud to have these girls in the big smoke showing us and everyone how it is supposed to be done. With the National Rugby League Women's expanding to 10 teams in 2024, it's not a matter of if; it's a matter of when our girls make the next logical step, such is their talent. To Kimmy Hunt, Layne Bennett and Essay Banu, we wish you all the best on your road to the top and know that we are proud and will be cheering you all the way. Ok, so I am not biased and will mention it even though I am trying to

forget it. Last weekend's Queensland Derby between the Cowboys and the Broncos game was not good if you were a Bronx supporter like me. Such was the scoreline to the Cows. Brisbane was terrible in every facet of the game, possibly playing the worst any Brisbane fans have ever seen in a long time. But, and this is a big but, like mine and Barry Campo, instead of saying how bad we were, it is only proper that we give credit where it's due, and that was the Cowboys were simply too good for us on the day. They completed sets, attacked hard and defended like a team out trying to prove a point, and that they did. For the Broncos, hopefully, we saved the worst game for round 3 because I can not go through that again. I'll put my jersey away with my Wallabies and Tigers one just for now and hopefully be able to bring it out after Sunday. Around the grounds, I really liked the Cronulla Sharks and Parramatta Eels. Souths looked good with Latrell back in the side. The Raiders comeback was better than John Farhams, and our Tully Tigers looked ordinary. Hopefully, the Rugby League order is restored by Sunday evening, or I'm moving and changing my name.

Layne Bennett, Essay Banu, with Kimberly Hunt on the right.Tully girls represent.

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Innisfail Red Devils swim their way to success at FNQ Regional Championships MARIA GIRGENTI AFTER heatwave conditions resulted in the postponement of the Townsville NQ Championships, Innisfail Red Devils Swimming Club members hit the water and competed in the FNQ Regional

Long Course Championships at Tobruk Memorial Pool from March 5 - 6. It provided a fantastic opportunity for swimmers to go for a dip and escape the heat. Their nine swimmers certainly made their own waves. Neena Curzon finished on the podium

in every one of her events and took out third in her Age Championship. Katara Ambrum grabbed a swag of medals in her championships debut and finished third in her Age Championship. After a two-year break, the three McKay siblings made a real splash in their return to the Championships and certainly made their presence known. Katara Ambrum (9-year-old girls’ age group) competed in four events. Best Results 2nd: 50m Backstroke 3rd: 50m Breaststroke 4th: 50m Freestyle and 50m Fly Tied 3rd 9-year-old Age Champion Neena Curzon (11-year-old girls’ age group) participated in her second FNQ Championships and swam in eight events. Best Results 2nd: 50m Breaststroke & 100m Breaststroke 3rd: 50m Backstroke; 100m Freestyle; 200m IM; 50m Fly; 100m Fly & 100m Backstroke 3rd - 11-year-old Age Champion It was Latoya Ambrum’s second appearance in the FNQ Championships, and she competed in six events in the 12-year-old girls’ age group. Best Results 4th: 50m Freestyle Eva Masina (12-year-old girls age group), in her second FNQ Champs, competed in six events.

1st: 50m Freestyle 2nd: 50m Breaststroke 3rd: 100m Breaststroke Tiarna McKay (17-year-old girls’ age group) competed in four events. Best Results 1st: 50m Breaststroke

3rd: 50m Backstroke

4th: 200m IM & 100m Backstroke

Eden Cini (13-year-old girls age group) took part in her second FNQ Championships and swam in ten events. Best Results 1st: 50m Freestyle & 50m Fly 2nd: 200m Freestyle; 100m Freestyle; 50m Backstroke 4th: 100m Fly Maddison McKay (15-year-old girls’ age group) competed in eight events.

Atherton Gun Club monthly shoot results SIXTEEN members from Silkwood Clay Target Club participated in Atherton Gun Club’s monthly shoot last Sunday in lovely weather conditions. Results: Event 1 - 25 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide AA - 1st: Mark Stella 25/25 A - 1st: Frank Scamnello 25/25 B - 1st: Jim Williams 25/25 C - 1st: Kyle Heidenreich 24/25 Event 2 - 30 Target Single Barrel AA - 1st: Jar Smaniotto 28/30; 2nd: Duncan Sutherland 36/40 (26/30) Shoot-off

Last Sunday, Silkwood Clay Target Club members competed in Atherton Gun Club’s monthly shoot.

Best Results

Best Results 4th: 50m Breaststroke

Innisfail Red Devils Swimming Club members who competed in the FNQ Regional Long Course Championships in Cairns. Absent:Tiarna McKay and Braxton D’Urso.

Neena Curzon won medals in all her events and finished third in her Age Championship.

A - 1st: Mario Raccanello 28/30; 2nd: Frank Scamnello 31/34 (27/30) Shootoff

Braxton D’Urso (9-year-old boys’ age group) made his FNQ Championship debut and competed in one event. Best Results 1st: 50m Freestyle Hamish McKay (13-year-old boys’ age group) swam in nine events. Best Results 1st: 50m Freestyle & 50m Backstroke 3rd: 50m Breaststroke & 100m Fly B - 1st: Jim Williams 32/33 (29/30); 2nd: Kristan Williams 31/33 (29/30) Shoot-off C - 1st: Peter Vit 30/31 (29/30) and Russell Howlett 29/31 (29/30) Event 3 - 30 Target Point Score AA - 1st: Duncan Sutherland 89/90; 2nd: Jar Smaniotto 88/90 A - 1st: Mario Raccanello 90/93 (87/90); 2nd: Angelo Russo 89/93 (87/90) Shoot-off B - 1st: Jim Williams 102/108 (84/90); 2nd: Maurie Costa 101/108 (84/90) Shoot-off C - 1st: Kyle Heidenreich 79/90; 2nd: Peter Vit 78/90 Event 4 - 30 Target Handicap 1st: Peter Threlfall 30/30; 2nd: Maurie Costa 53/54 (29/30); 3rd: George Bugeja 52/54 (29/30) Shoot off

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RoLy Newton

THE sea conditions finally came down, allowing the larger boats a chance to travel to the reef and beyond. The morning westerly made boating a little uncomfortable for the small ships and resulted in the fishing not being as good as possible. The boats that travelled out wide reported good catches, mostly Nannygai, Job Fish and the occasional Red Emperor. Closer around the main reefs, it was much the same good fishing but not fantastic, with reasonable numbers of Coral Trout, Red Throat and mixed reef fish. Most boats that put out a floater managed to catch a nice Spanish Mackerel. Although not in huge numbers, there were Bluefin and Mack Tuna schools feeding on bait from as close in as Tama Shanta Point right out to the main reef. The shoals and rubble patches in the shipping channel were fishing well for Small Mouth Nannygai with good numbers around the 45cm. mark. The Spanish Mackerel were not present; however, large numbers of Trevally were taking metal slices and soft plastics readily. Closer in around the islands, catches mainly consisted of Grass Sweet Lip and just legal Nannygai. The cleaner water moved closer inshore, and there were plenty of bust-ups from feeding Blue Fin Tuna, Trevally and Queenfish. I found that they weren’t feeding very well and were difficult to fish. We did manage a couple of hookups, one Blue Fin Tuna and the other a Queenfish. Most of the reports coming in were of tough fishing in the estuaries. The switched-on anglers managed to catch a few small (rat) Barra and small numbers of Mangrove Jacks, but generally, the fishing was difficult.

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This also included the Hinchinbrook Channel, very few Barra and Jacks but wall to wall Trevally and the occasional Queenfish. Water quality was excellent both in the coastal creeks and the Hinchinbrook region. Bit of mystery, if anyone has the answers give me a call. The freshwater reaches of the Johnstone, Tully and Murray rivers provided better fishing with some excellent runoff fishing for Barra, Sooty Grunter and Tarpon. The better fishing was during the lead up to the weekend, with the rivers clearing a fraction too much by Saturday and Sunday. The Barra was still lethargic, and repeated casting was needed to entice the bite. We should also be seeing prawns on the beaches between the Tully river and Cardwell during these calm periods. I am still seeing Box jellies along the beachfront, so cover up and beware of crocodiles. Maybe a cast net is better than a drag net these days. We are now in the best crabbing months of the year, so try to make time to set some pots. It should be worth it. It has been nearly impossible to walk the principal rivers; however, there has been some excellent Jungle Perch and Sooty Grunter caught in the feeder creeks. Just be aware of storms. I have been caught up in a creek with rising water, which was not a pleasant experience. At this very early stage of the week, the weather sites predict around 10 knots for this weekend. These early forecasts have often been wrong this year. Still, it is possible we could be in for another reasonable weekend. Either side of the morning high tide will suit those wishing to chase Grunter in the creeks or along the drop-offs in the Hinchinbrook region. During the leadup, the last couple of hours should also serve those wishing to fish for Tuna, Trevally, and Queenfish around the islands and headlands. The late afternoon low is my favourite to chase Barra and Mangrove Jacks in the creeks. I like the first of the incoming tide.

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Fishing News

MON 4

2:49 am 0.81m 9:06 am 3.48m 3:23 pm 0.87m 9:26 pm 3.21m 3:19 am 1.04m 9:31 am 3.21m 3:45 pm 0.98m 10:01 pm 3.09m 3:47 am 1.32m 9:53 am 2.91m 4:04 pm 1.12m 10:35 pm 2.92m 4:15 am 1.61m

10:09 am 2.6m 4:18 pm 1.27m

11:12 pm 2.74m

TUE 5

4:41 am 1.89m 10:09 am 2.33m 4:24 pm 1.42m 11:58 pm 2.55m

WED 6

5:13 am 2.14m 7:37 am 2.18m 4:06 pm 1.56m

THU 7

1:34 am 2.4m 3:04 pm 1.65m

JOHNSTONE RIVER APRIL FRI 1

SAT 2

SUN 3

MON 4

3:40 am 0.8m 9.28 pm 3.05m 4:10 pm 0.85m 9:47 pm 2.82m 4:11 am 1m 9:54 am 2.84m 4:35 pm 0.93m 10:20 pm 2.72m 4:43 am 1.24m 10:16 am 2.59m 4:57 pm 1.04m 10:54 pm 2.59m 5:15 am 1.5m

10:32 am 2.33m 5:17 pm 1.17m 11:27 pm 2.44m

TUE 5

5:28 pm 1.29m WED 6

SAT 2

SUN 3

MON 4

2:49 am 0.72m 9:16 am 3.51m 3:19 pm 0.75m 9:37 pm 3.29m 3:17 am 0.94m 9:41 am 3.25m 3:42 pm 0.88m 10:10 pm 3.15m 3:42 am 1.23m 10:03 pm 2.94m 3:59 pm 1.04m 10:43 pm 2.97m 4:05 am 1.54m

12:09 am 2.28m 6:29 am 1.95m 8:19 am 1.99m 5:30 pm 1.41m

THU 7

3:40 am 2.2m 3:38 pm 1.51m

HULL HEADS APRIL

FRI 1

5:47 am 1.74m 10:28 am 2.11m

10:16 am 2.63m 4:05 pm 1.21m 11:17 pm 2.77m

TUE 5

4:30 am 1.84m 10:14 am 2.33m 4:02 pm 1.37m

WED 6

12:00 am 2.57m 5:15 am 2.12m 8:00 pm 2.18m 3:48 pm 1.53m

THU 7

1:25 am 2.42m 3:08 am 1.66

Have a great weekend. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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SPORT Innisfail Red Devils swim their way to success at FNQ Regional Championships Page 22

Coconuts’ paddlers power their way to medals in the first NQ Zone regatta MARIA GIRGENTI EIGHTEEN paddlers from Coconuts’ Outrigger Canoe Club competed in 22 of the 28 racing events in Round 1 of the AOCRA NQ Zone Grand Prix Regatta Series at Lake Tinaroo and Yungaburra. They returned home with a haul of medals.

Friday, April 1, 2022

This NQ Zone regatta hosted by The Dam and Cairns Beaches Outrigger Canoe Clubs attracted over 400 competitors from 11 clubs, including the Torres Straits to Rockhampton. The early morning start for paddlers by a stunning sunrise, and one race saw over 80 canoes at the start line.

The spectators witnessed loads of nail-biting moments and exciting racing, especially in the 1,000 sprints. With so many crafts out on the water, the Dam Regatta is an ideal setting to kick off the regatta season. A special mention goes to the Coconuts women who displayed great determination and skill in the 1,000m sprint and narrowly missed out on third place. These famous sprint races include 4 x 250m lengths, with three tricky and fast turns.

With a great season of racing ahead in the NQ Zone, Coconuts Outrigger Canoe Club welcomes new paddlers to Coconuts Beach on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5.15 pm, and all training is provided. Please visit the Coconuts Outrigger Canoe Club Facebook page for further information and upcoming events. Coconuts’ Club results: 1st: OC2 2km Under 12 Boys - Max Belbin and Chase Davies (12:06) 1st: OC1 2km Under 12 Boys - Max Belbin (13:32) 1st: OC6 2km Under 12 Boys - Max Belbin with NQ Juniors 1st: OC6 500m Sprint - Max Belbin with NQ Juniors 1st and Line Honours - OC1 4km Open Men - Matthew Abbott (20:43) 1st and Line Honours - OC2 4km Mixed Open - Matthew Abbott/Catarina Cook (21:35) 1st: OC6 1,000m Sprint Open Men (5:38) 1st: V1 4km - Masters Women - Nicola Hoey (29:05) 1st: V3 4km Open Women (25:24) 1st: V3 4km Open Mixed (22:36) 1st: V3 4km Open Men (22:26) 2nd: OC1 4km Master Men - Adrian Darveniza 2nd: OC2 4km Master Men - Adrian Darveniza/Bernie Reitano 3rd: OC2 4km Master Men - Miles Darveniza/Jeffrey Belbin 3rd: OC2 4km Open Men - Sam Johnson/Blake Broadwood

A junior combination team of Coconuts’ and Mission Beach paddlers, including winning Under 12 OC2 2km paddlers Chase Davies and Max Belbin.

3rd: OC2 4km Masters - Adrian and Tracy Darveniza 3rd - OC6 8km Open Men

Coconuts’ paddlers Nicola Mahana,Tracy Darveniza and Vicki Hall, who won gold in the Women’s V3 marathon.

Coconuts’ OC6 Open Men’s team who finished third in the 8km race: Bernie Reitano, Miles Darveniza, Luke Portelli, Matthew Abbott, Adrian Darveniza and Jeffrey Belbin.

3rd: OC6 4km Mixed The second round of the NQ Zone Grand Prix will take place at Airlie Beach from April 30 to May 1, hosted by Whitsunday Outrigger Canoe Club.

Coconuts’ paddlers Luke Portelli and Blair Mitchell.