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WEATHER Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Rain 24 - 31 Cardwell Thunderstorm 23 - 29 Tully Thunderstorm 22 - 28 Mission Beach Thunderstorm 23 - 29 Innisfail Thunderstorm 22 - 30 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Showers 24 - 32 Cardwell Showers 23 - 31 Tully Showers 21 - 31 Mission Beach Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 30 Innisfail Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 31

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Sarina Sciacca celebrates her 100th birthday milestone MARIA GIRGENTI WELL-KNOWN resident Sarina Sciacca (nee Lizzio) celebrated her 100th birthday last Saturday with over thirty family and friends in a special luncheon at Roscoe’s Piazza, Innisfail. Guests travelled from Ayr, Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne to be part of the special occasion.

Santa received congratulatory letters from Queen Elizabeth II, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Governor-General of Australia David Hurley, and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter. Rosaria (Sarina) was born in St Alfio, Catania in Sicily to parents Alfio and Santa Lizzio on January 15, 1922. Sarina is the eldest of three siblings and has outlived her brothers, Joe and Fred. In June 1923, at the age of only one, Sarina ventured over to Australia by boat. In 1913, Salvatore arrived in Sydney and made his way up north. Tragically, he lost his twin brother in the devastating 1918 cyclone that decimated Innisfail.

Family provides her with the most joy in life. Sarina says her secret to longevity is a healthy, happy mind and not unnecessarily worrying. She loved crocheting, was a fabulous cook and had a beautiful green thumb. Currently, her sons Greg and Frank are still farming, with Greg and his wife Angie running Madella Coffee. Frank and his wife Dianne grow the award-winning, red-tipped Pacific Coast Eco Bananas. In 2018, the team at Paronella Park, Mena Creek, held a special reunion for Sarina 80 years ago, as her wedding reception was the first to be held at Paronella Park. On January 25, 2022, it would have been 83 years since the Sciacca wedding reception at the majestic Mena Creek venue.

The couple were married at Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Innisfail on January 25, 1939. In the evening, the Sciacca wedding reception was the first to be hosted by Jose Paronella at Paronella Park Grand Hall, with four hundred guests in attendance.

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The couple did not go on a honeymoon, although they ventured down to Sydney months later.

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Sarina attended Mena Creek State School and was the oldest student to cut the cake at the school’s 101st-anniversary celebrations in 2021.

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The couple had three sons, Greg, Sam, and Frank, living in the local region.

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When Sarina’s adored husband Salvatore passed away on April 17, 1985, they had been married for 46 years.

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Sarina Sciacca, who lived at Mena Creek and Boogan, has been a permanent resident for close to one hundred years.

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Sarina has seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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Centenarian Sarina Sciacca, on her birthday with two of her sons Frank and Greg and their respective wives Dianne and Angie. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Wedding Venue - Boutique Hotel category won Royal Hotel Ingham SARI RUSSO

THE Royal Hotel Ingham won the Wedding Venue Boutique Hotel Category at the Brides choice awards for 2021. The Brides Choice Awards is recognised for supporting and rewarding Wedding Businesses that operate in Regional Areas of Australia. The Brides Choice Awards acknowledge those wedding businesses that have excelled and exceeded the expectations of their Brides from around Regional Australia. That's right, the Brides of Australia vote for their Wedding Venue. There is no better way to be recognised than have your Brides tell the world about your business, be acknowledged and rewarded for your endeavours. Brides Choice Awards has become a powerful referral mechanism for Brides to select Wedding Businesses from their region for their wedding. The Hinchinbrook local community has expressed their positive support online for the Royal Hotel. They are well known for their avid support of the Hinchinbrook community. They host the Maraka festival and a variety of community fundraisers throughout the year for the district to support. "[We] couldn't be more proud!!! Thanks to our loyal patrons and, of course, our fantastic staff over the years, this means the world to us!!" Royal Hotel Ingham.

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Nominees for 2022 Hinchinbrook Shire Australia Day Awards Junior Sports Award ALISSA Carey – Nominated for her sporting achievements in a range of sports. Alissa is the 2021 Ingham State High School Sportswoman of the Year, Netballer and Interschool Age Champion for swimming, athletics, and cross country. Alissa gained selection in the Under 19 North Queensland and Queensland netball teams. She was selected as Vice-Captain of the Under 18 Northern Rays. She also coaches, referees and mentors younger players in a range of sports. Lachlan Erba – Nominated for his achievements in many sports. Lachlan was selected to represent North Queensland in school Open Squash, Northern Redbacks Under 17 Squash and Queensland Sharks Under 17 Squash. He was also chosen in Townsville Blackhawks Under 16 Rugby League. Lachlan is the 2021 Ingham State High School Sportsman of the Year. He also willingly volunteers to referee squash, touch football and rugby league. Millie Gofton – Nominated for her sporting achievements in a range of sports. Millie has represented Herbert River in school Netball and Touch Football. She was also the only Herbert River player selected in the North Queensland Primary School Football (soccer) team and Rugby League. Millie is a great role model due to her excellent work ethic in training. Jessica Furber – Nominated for her sporting achievements in various sports, particularly gymnastics. Jessica has completed three levels in gymnastics in one year, which generally takes one level per year. She also represented Herbert River in gymnastics competitions in which she performed very highly. Jessica participates in inter-house and interschool athletics and demonstrates a hard work ethic at training displaying courage, resilience and good sportsmanship. Lachlan Buckman – Nominated for his achievements in many sports, but particularly javelin. Lachlan has been ranked number one in Australia for javelin since 2019. He also received the Most Proficient Junior Sportsman Award for representing his school in swimming track and field and cross country. He was the Under 15 Javelin Champion with a personal best of 61.75 metres. He also played in school Senior Firsts Football and was Captain of Ipswich Grammar Bill Turner Cup team. Lachlan won the North Queensland Sports Foundation Junior Sportstar of the Year in 2021 and was a finalist in the Queensland Junior Sportstar of the Year.

Senior Sports Award SARAH Sheahan – Nominated for her contributions to Herbert River junior sports. Sarah was the 2021 Herbert River Junior Touch Coordinator and encouraged a record number of players to compete in 2021, encouraging parents to assist with coaching and training. Sarah successfully coaches school Junior Touch Football and Soccer teams taking the Senior Lourdes Girls team to win the Romanello Shield in 2021. She assisted with marshalling competitors at the 100 year Barnes Cup and City Country Swimming Carnival. Sarah has gone above and beyond to ensure the youth in the district have sporting opportunities. Sarah Castles – Nominated for her contributions to Rugby League. Sarah was Herbert River Crushers Club person of the year in 2021 and has been instrumental in putting the women’s team together to compete in the Townsville and District Rugby League competition. She also coordinated the highly successful Herbert River Crushers ladies day and presentation night in 2021. Connor De Campo – Nominated for his contributions and achievements in gymnastics. Connor placed first

in regional competition, fourth in State and ninth all round in Australia – level 10. He was the only gymnast to score above 70 in the Brisbane area. Connor is also the training coordinator for Ingham Gymnastics.

and the Australian-Italian Festival. Guido has worked on many projects through his involvement with these organisations, including the Ingham Show and Maraka setting up stalls and running them.

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Natalie Hulett – Nominated for her volunteer involvement with various local organisations over many years. Natalie has been Treasurer of Herbert River District Brass Band since 1994, a volunteer for St John Ambulance, Australian-Italian Festival Promotions Officer, has been involved with Rotary International Hinchinbrook Community Care, TYTO Wetlands volunteer tourism officer, Relay for Life and is currently Secretary for Audrie’s Angels of Hope. Natalie is a Hinchinbrook Blue Light member and Adult Leader for PCYC Emergency Services Cadets. Natalie shows dedication and commitment to helping and supporting people in the community when in need.

NIKKI Crozzoletto – Nominated for her cultural contributions, mainly playing the violin. Nikki was Ingham State High School Junior Cultural Student of the Year. She has participated in all school ensemble events and regularly plays violin solo when requested. She regularly performs at local events such as Ingham Arts Festival Primary school open days, Arts in the Afternoon and TYTO Regional Art Gallery Exhibition Opening. Whilst Nikki’s passion is her music, she has also been recognised for her excellence in Art. Dana Kaurila – Nominated for her contributions to the community by performing and volunteering at the Australian-Italian Festival and Maraka and other local events individually and in groups. Dana also volunteers coaching assistance at gymnastics.

Senior Cultural Award VERA Di Bella – Nominated for her cultural contributions to the community over many years. Vera excels in music and entertainment and has volunteered her time from a young age to many community activities, including Australia Day, Maraka Concerts, Debutante Balls, Community Carols, School Musicals, church functions and morning teas. She has also been a member of the Ingham Arts Festival for almost 30 years, most recently as President of the committee. Vera’s willingness to share her talents with all ages, especially children, gives her high respect in the music fraternity.

Individual Achievement Award RODNEY Fascetti – Nominated for his contributions to the community, particularly to the Herbert River Football Club (Soccer). Rodney has volunteered his time to the Club for many years, assisting with grounds upkeep, coaching and training. Rodney is the Reserve Grade Women’s coach and was a past player and coach to other divisions over the years. Last year he assisted the Reserve Women in reaching the grand final and winning the Crad Evans Shield. Brenda Oats – Nominated for her contributions to the community, mainly through her involvement with the Herbert River Athletics Club since 2009. Brenda has held the position of President, Treasurer and Grants Officer since 2009. She is a qualified athletics coach and coaches in track, jumping and throwing events, encouraging several Hinchinbrook locals to progress to State and National Titles over the years. Brenda has been a willing and enthusiastic community supporter for many years, assisting schools and sporting clubs within our community to access available grant funding. Patrizia (Trish) Manassero – Nominated for her contributions to the community through her volunteer involvement with various local organisations. Trish has assisted with and has coordinated entertainment in the park for the Maraka Festival over several years. She has also been involved with the Australian-Italian Festival, coordinating the Hair and Fashion Show for many years. Trish assists with hall set up for the RSL Ball and has volunteered as a swim coach teaching school children to swim in recent years. Guido Giliberto – Nominated for his contributions to the community through his volunteer involvement over many years with the Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook

Dana Kaurila - Nominated for her contributions to the community through her involvement with Surf Lifesaving, gymnastics and volunteering at various community events. Dana regularly performs and volunteers at community events such as the AustralianItalian Festival and Maraka and other local events both individually and in groups. Dana also often volunteers her time providing coaching assistance at gymnastics. She is always willing to assist in any situation. Sarah Castles - Nominated for her contributions to the community, mainly through her involvement with Crushers Rugby League Club. Sarah was announced Herbert River Crushers Club person of the year in 2021 and has been instrumental in putting the women’s team together to compete in the Townsville and District Rugby League competition. She also coordinated the highly successful Herbert River Crushers ladies day and presentation night in 2021.

Community Event of the Year Award RE-DISCOVERING Buk Ti: Chinese Settlers in the Lower Herbert Valley – In June 2021, the Ingham Family History Association Inc displayed at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery showcasing the early Chinese settlers to the Herbert River Valley and the impact they had on the community through business and farming. The highlight of the display was the recreation of the Buk Ti Temple, which was located in Halifax. Over 1,100 people attended the exhibition opening, which was also live-streamed and has recorded over 6,000 views to date. The display won the 2021 Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards (Queensland). It will be displayed at the Cairns Museum for three months.

Hinchinbrook Business Awards 2021 HINCHINBROOK Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Tourism coordinated the Hinchinbrook Business Awards 2021 in July 2021, bringing together local businesses to showcase and celebrate innovation and excellence in the local business community. The event recognised many achievements of apprentices/ trainees, employees and businesses across various categories. This was the second time these awards have been held. It has quickly become a highly anticipated night allowing business owners, employees and customers to recognise businesses and staff who deliver products and services exceeding normal expectations.

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Nominees for 2022 Hinchinbrook Shire Australia Day Awards Shire Young Citizen Award DANA Kaurila – Nominated for her contributions to the community through her involvement with Surf Lifesaving, gymnastics and volunteering at various community events. Dana regularly performs and volunteers at community events such as the AustralianItalian Festival and Maraka and other local events both individually and in groups. Dana also often volunteers her time providing coaching assistance at gymnastics. She is always willing to assist in any situation. Jessica Dickson – Nominated for her contributions as an outstanding young citizen within the Ingham State High School community. Jessica leads by example and is a role model to younger students. She attended all ANZAC parades, volunteered at the disaster readiness stall and supported the school at many fundraising events, including the setup and pull down of the Ingham Show stall. Jessica has been a member of the school ensemble throughout her high school years, both playing and singing at many school events. She participated in Lions Youth of the Year World Day of Prayer, entered Ingham Arts Festival and organised and assisted in many school fundraising activities. Kannika Piakhan – Nominated for her contributions as an outstanding quiet achiever as Vice-Captain of Ingham State High School in 2021. Kannika has participated in all ANZAC parades, sold tickets at many school and community events, helped set up and pull d¬own the school show display, participated in Lions Youth of the Year and assisted with the primary schools Barnes Cup. Kannika has been a member of the Ingham High Ensemble, playing the violin throughout her school years. She organised and assisted in many school fundraising activities and is a reliable and responsible young lady and a great role model to young people.

Sarah Castles – Nominated for her contributions to the community, mainly through her involvement with Crushers Rugby League Club. Sarah was announced Herbert River Crushers Club person of the year in 2021 and has been instrumental in putting the women’s team together to compete in the Townsville and District Rugby League competition. She also coordinated the highly successful Herbert River Crushers ladies day and presentation night in 2021.

Shire Citizen Award KIERAN Volpe – Nominated for his active volunteer involvement with the Maraka Committee, Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, and the Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre. Kieran’s dedication to customer service to his clients is second to none. He ensures that his business is actively involved in the sponsorship of many community events. He is aware that some of these events may not continue without this support. John and Paloma Irvin – Nominated for their contributions to the sugar cane farming industry. In 1985 John developed an inter-row dropper system for sugar cane weed control to reduce the cultivation required for mechanical weeding operations, heralding an era of innovation and change, increasing productivity and profitability for farmers across the industry. Irvin Farm has developed an international reputation for quality and excellence. Over the last 36 years, John and Paloma have employed many locals, allowing them to gain valuable skills and career opportunities they may not have otherwise found. Joseph Devietti – Nominated for his many contributions to the community through his commitment to National Service, becoming an Inaugural Member of the Ingham Branch when it formed in 2001, he remains a member. Joe has been a Justice of the Peace since 1961 and has served as Secretary/Treasurer of the Herbert River Farmers League for 43 years. Joe was also Secretary for both Lourdes Convent and Gilroy

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Santa Maria College Parent and Friends Associations until all 8 of his children completed their schooling. He has also served as Secretary for the Hotels Association and Ingham Jockey Club. Joe was Principal of Devietti Holden for many years and was recognised throughout Queensland as one of the most respected dealerships in the State. Guido Giliberto – Nominated for his contributions to the community through his volunteer involvement over many years with the Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook and the Australian-Italian Festival. Guido has worked on many projects through his involvement with these organisations, including the Ingham Show and Maraka setting up stalls and running them. Patrizia (Trish) Manassero – Nominated for her contributions to the community through her volunteer involvement with various local organisations. Trish has assisted with and has coordinated entertainment in the park for the Maraka Festival for a few years. She has also been involved with the Australian-Italian Festival, coordinating the Hair and Fashion Show for many years. Trish assists with hall set up for the RSL Ball and has volunteered as a swim coach teaching school children to swim in recent years.

Celebrating Australia Day, Covid-Safe CONSIDERING the changing COVID environment, Council has made changes to the Australia Day Award and Citizenship Ceremony to ensure safety and reduce potential exposure risk to staff and event attendees. The event will change location to the Innisfail Shire Hall. With a strong level of nominations across 12 categories for the Australia Day Awards and 17 new citizens taking part in the Citizenship Ceremony, Council has reviewed the current format and location to ensure celebrations of the remarkable achievements

of our nominated Australia Day Award winners and our newest citizens can proceed. The larger space available at the Shire Hall will enable celebrations to proceed in a COVID safe manner and ensure social distancing guidelines can be adhered to. This year, the Australia Day Award and Citizenship Ceremony are by invitation only, with limits on the total number of guests each nominee can bring. A COVID-safe marshal will be on hand to assist attendees to check-in and to ensure Queensland

Health mandates are followed at the event. Council will publish the recipients of the Australia Day Awards after the ceremony has been held, so the general public can recognise and acknowledge the achievements of the Cassowary Coast’s most outstanding residents. The arrangements for Australia Day events are subject to change based on Queensland Health directives and advice. We encourage the community to follow our Council page for any further updates on these events.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION for sugarcane growers in the Wet Tropics region From 1 December 2021, under the minimum practice agricultural standard, you will need a farm nitrogen and phosphorus budget to calculate the amount of fertiliser you can apply. This must be developed prior to applying fertiliser in the 2022 season. The requirements still use soil testing and the regulated method (including parts of the SIX EASY STEPSTM), to work out N and P rates for each block. However, you can now refine these rates across your farm as long as you do not exceed the whole-of-farm amount. Refining rates with support from an appropriately skilled person and based on sound agronomy can help to improve nutrient use efficiency. Find out more For further information, including a video outlining the process to develop a budget, or to order an information pack: visit | www.qld.gov.au/ReefRegulations

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Thanks to the Lord SARI HYYTINEN

I currently have a lot to be thankful for, and I would like to share that. I am aware that some community members prefer that I not share anything personal, and others feel encouraged. It is exciting for me to be in the final stages of developing our new office space here in Ingham; we are in the final stages of developing the website and getting my business certified with a Drone licence. I can see these changes having a very positive impact on our community if embraced. I like to express my gratefulness in a more personal fashion. Particularly for the benefit of those that feel isolated, as I have, as I battled through a traumatic brain injury over the last few years, and now I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. For this, I want to thank the Lord. It is often the case that feelings are censored in small communities, and appropriate support is absent. Still, sadly there is no shortage of judgement. That needs to stop! We need to be able to see each other as people. Just this week, I encountered another person who has felt lonely, isolated, and misunderstood despite doing their best to do the right thing. I will start my advice segments again at the beginning of February.

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Government does handstand (not backflip) on Telehealth KENNEDY MP, Bob Katter, has welcomed the Federal Government’s change of heart on Telehealth in the form of funding to support GPs over the next six months (after the Government had previously cut support on January 12). Still, the North Queensland MP says funding should be ongoing, not temporary. Mr Katter has also labelled the decision more of a ‘handstand’ than a backflip as only certain telehealth services have been reinstated. Longer than 20 min GP phone consults via Telehealth have been reinstated, Australia-wide, not areaspecific. The reinstatement enables specialist medical practitioners to provide Telehealth consultations to hospital in-patients when their doctor cannot attend the hospital due to COVID-19 restrictions. Rural loading for specialist phone consults has not been reinstated, meaning bulk-billed phone consults for specialists such as psychiatrists and oncologists will no longer be available for rural patients.

Mr Katter has said that a Liberal or Labor Federal Government should continue the ongoing support of Telehealth beyond June 30 this year. “The Minister has announced he’s going to keep virtual consultations going until June 30. He’s acting like we are moving forward. Well, I’d make the point it’s only a quick fix,” he said. “Telehealth has been a tremendous leap forward for people living in rural and regional Australia, and it must continue. “I always make the point about the three Katter boys (my father and two uncles). Two of them died due to the tyranny of distance. Telehealth and the Royal Flying Doctors Service have been two qualitative leaps forward in rural health. “To see us being pushed backwards on June 30 is terribly depressing. People will die due to distance and lack of services.”

More time for research teachers say it’s about time NEW research by the Monash Q Project has found Australia’s educators are time poor when it comes to accessing and using vital research needed to improve their skills and confidence - and student outcomes.

• 76.2 per cent of educators don’t believe they have time to access and review research

The Monash Q Project surveyed 1725 Australian educators, who confirmed that although our teachers highly value research, they don't have adequate time available to engage with research that could lead to better classroom outcomes.

These time pressures had a marked impact on how often educators’ used research, with time-poor educators being significantly less likely to regularly use university research or guidance to inform their practice.

The findings have been released in a new report, ‘What, why, when and how - Australian educators’ use of research in schools’. This report builds on previous work undertaken by the Monash Q Project. Despite previous findings that 83.1 per cent of teachers believe there is a direct link between research use and improved student outcomes, the new report reveals that:

• 75.9 per cent of educators find it difficult to keep up with new and emerging research.

Dr Joanne Gleeson, Research Fellow with the Q Project, says with nearly one in three educators using personal time before the school year to engage with research, and one in four engaging with research during the school holidays, our teachers need scheduled time during school hours to engage properly with research. “If we expect teachers to be evidence-informed, they must have the time and capability to engage in research. This involves structured and scheduled time within school hours, such as formal meetings or professional learning sessions. This challenge cannot be addressed at the school level alone; system leaders need to consider how access to research and time to engage with it can be improved for educators.” Dr Gleeson says linking research use more clearly to teaching standards and other education frameworks could also be important to ensure it is prioritised within school operations. “This report comes against a backdrop of growing expectations in Australia and internationally that schools and school systems will use research to inform their improvement efforts,” Dr Gleeson said. “Educators want to use research and believe in its value, however, there are significant concerns about having sufficient time which influences the extent to which research is used in practice.” The report also confirms that whether research is being accessed and used at school and during school hours or during educators' own personal time, the majority are spending less than 30 minutes on these tasks. The Monash Q Project is a five-year partnership between Monash University and the Paul Ramsay Foundation to improve the use of research in Australian schools. Previous publications can be found here: https://www.monash.edu/education/research/projects/ qproject

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Hinchinbrook Sacraments of Initiation at Abergowrie College Parish NICOLE Ford shared the sacrament of initiation on January 16. Nicole’s close friends and family attended: Nicole Aaron Odin; Gary, Lee and Bernie; Rosanna Arther were sponsors and godparents. Jordana Reece’s kids: Sierra, Kaden and Lawson, Zoe Bisson and baby Amethyst and approximately thirty-five members of her church witnessed her public acknowledgement of her forgiveness and cleansing at Abergowrie College Parish.

COMMUNITY Bruce Highway (Adjacent to Authurs Street and Halifax Street) THE Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) advises that no standing signs have been installed along the Bruce Highway adjacent to Authurs Street and Halifax Road Ingham. When a road closure north of Ingham due to flooding is in place for an extended period, vehicles will sometimes queue along the highway, and this can cause congestion in the Ingham township, blocking access to businesses and causing disruption to motorists. The installation of the no standing signs will authorise the Queensland Police Service and Council to move vehicles on if they are queuing/ parking in the no standing zone.

Reconciliation Action Plan Meeting Postponed THE Council wishes to advise that the Reconciliation Action Plan meeting scheduled for Tuesday 1 February 2022 has been postponed until further notice due to the current COVID-19 situation. Council apologises for the inconvenience.

News in Brief Cassowary Coast A giant sinkhole has developed under Innisfail Community Activity Grants car park 2021- 2022 Round Three CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council is investigating a giant sinkhole that developed late last week under the Now Open COUNCIL invites applications for Community Activity Grants from Monday 10 January 2022 to Friday 28 January 2022 for events being held from 1 April 2022 to 30 September 2022. Applications are invited for: • Community High Achievers ($250 individuals or $700 for teams of 3 or more); • Community Group Support (up to $1,000); • Community Activities (up to $2,000); • Moderate Events (between $2,000 and $5,000); • Major Events (up to $15,000); and • Signature Regionally Significant Events (Up to $30,000). If you have an event, activity, training, club operations work, or competitions that occur in or represent the Hinchinbrook Shire, please put forward an application. Please visit Council’s website Grants and Funding page and submit the completed application via email to download an application form.

Hinchinbrook Shire Library Summer Reading Club THE Hinchinbrook Shire Library Summer Reading Club will run until Monday, 31 January 2022. Participants who attend the Hinchinbrook Shire Library can receive prizes for every 50 books read upon showing their reading logs. Prizes are also awarded at the end of the program for the most prolific reader and runnerup. Winners will be announced on Council’s Facebook page.

Temporary Closure to Bruce Highway (Townsville - Ingham) HELEN’S Hill Heavy Vehicle Rest Area The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will close the Helen’s Hill heavy vehicle rest area from Monday 17 January 2022 to Thursday 31 March 2022. Works are being undertaken to upgrade the entrance and exit points and parking areas to improve road safety. Road users are reminded to exercise caution and observe all warning signs, speed restrictions and traffic controller directions during the works.

McGowan Drive car park next to Woolworths (corner of McGowan Drive and Owen Street). In the interest of public safety, all vehicles were removed from the immediate area and the affected site barricaded off. Police worked with business owners and removed vehicles on the upper car park and lower car park decks to establish a larger perimeter. Access to the upper storey car park will remain closed until further notice and several car parks on the ground floor. Access to the car parking under the shopping complex will still be available at this stage. Alternate street parking is also accessible on surrounding streets. Council officers are investigating the cause of the failure, and a structural engineer attended the site and conducted a more detailed inspection. The Council monitors the situation, and updates are posted on Council’s Facebook page as the case progresses. Council has requested that residents avoid approaching the barricaded area and find alternative parking options to maintain safety. This busy central car park provides: • Off-street public parking and services. • Patrons. • Shopping at Woolworths and outlets in Innisfail Food Emporium.

The giant sinkhole developed late last week under the McGowan Drive car park in Innisfail.

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For more information regarding this matter, please contact Council via email: enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au or by phoning 1300 763 903.

Murray Upper Rural Fire shed was officially opened POST by Wendy on the Murray Upper community Facebook page The Murray Upper Rural Fire shed was officially opened last year on Sunday, the 5th of December. It’s only taken 50 years to find a home for our Fire station. A few of our local heroes were also recognised by QFRES for their many years of service. Congratulations to everyone involved, and thanks to our local member Nick Dametto and councillor Barry Barnes for attending the afternoon’s ceremony.

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Weekend Getaway

VICKY CASTORINA TAMMY Collins once again came to the forefront and showcased her love of supporting her community. Last weekend she blessed the women in her community with a quick weekend getaway. "The purpose of the latest trip is to support our little town struggling because of COVID to get together, to have a break, away from our busy, stressful lives. To unwind, relax while being with family and friends; old and

new friends!" said Tammy Collins. Girls of all ages from 12 to 88 come together for the weekend retreat. Tammy goes above and beyond to initiate friendly gatherings to support cancer and palliative care. Every participant enjoyed their weekend away. They enjoyed good food and stage performance at the stage door featuring Abba, and everyone could relax and have fun.

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Kara Miller, who has been struggling with her health concerns. Peppers went above and beyond with their fantastic food service and accommodation. They catered for the event at a very reasonable price for the 40 women who attended. "I really enjoy organising events for our community to bring us together. To catch up with old friends and make new ones along the way. I have been organising events for many years. Mostly fundraising events for Cancer

Council and palliative Care, but I started getting a wide range of ladies together for the last couple, and TAMMY's TRIPs got created,” said Tammy Collins.

An Abba performer and Tammy Collins.

Tammy Collins and an Abba performer.

Tammy would like for members of the community who would like to join for TAMMY's TRIPs to get in contact with her via her Facebook page or call 0431 066 782. Her next is a mock dance themed Denim and Diamonds in April. Get in quick before it is booked out.

"[I am] feeling the best I've felt in week's, needed those belly laughs," said

All weekend getaway participants.

Red Cross sends urgent supplies to Tonga AUSTRALIAN Red Cross is today sending emergency relief supplies to Tonga in the wake of the massive weekend Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha’apai underwater volcano and subsequent tsunami. While communications with Tonga remain limited, Australian Red Cross is expecting access to clean water to be a priority as water sources may have been contaminated with volcanic ash and sea water. Australia Red Cross is also anticipating damage to houses and shelter along the coastline of the west coast of Tongatupu, and that volcanic ash will cause health risks for some time. As part of a co-ordinated initial response to the disaster, Australian Red Cross is providing the following additional supplies: 2516 water containers

856 mosquito nets 1304 tarpaulins 164 shelter kits 1089 solar lanterns “Right now, our focus is to send supplies that we believe will bolster the Tonga Red Cross disaster response. This includes equipment to help ensure citizens have access to safe drinking water, materials to repair shelters, and mosquito nets to protect communities from the spread of dengue in Tonga,” Adrian Prouse, Head of International Humanitarian Programs said. “We know that Tonga Red Cross was well prepared for disasters like the tsunami and had prepositioned supplies for 1200 households that they have started distributing. As well, Australian Red Cross ran a full disaster simulation with them in September,” Mr Prouse said.

Tonga Red Cross teams responded immediately to the tsunami warning on Saturday and assisted in the evacuation of coastal areas.

“It is important to note that Tonga has remained relatively free from COVID-19 so all humanitarian aid must be delivered in a COVID-safe way to ensure we avoid any outbreak,” Mr Prouse said.

Friday, January 21, 2022

COMMUNITY

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Innisfail Probus Club Christmas luncheon

Col Ritchie, Katie Finitsis, Geoff Duffield, Shirley Nayler, Judi Rees and Frances Lagana sang Christmas carols. MARIA GIRGENTI LAST month, 118 Probus members, partners and guests from Innisfail and Ingham clubs celebrated the spirit of friendship, fellowship and festive fun at a Christmas luncheon at Brothers League Club, Innisfail.

Innisfail Probus members at the Christmas luncheon.

each month, where morning tea and guest speakers are highlights. Dine-outs, trips, movie matinees and other social activities are always being organised.

New members are welcome to join in the fun. For further information, please contact the Secretary on 0429 653 775, or via email: probusclubofinnisfail@ gmail.com.

Twenty-five Ingham Probians travelled for two hours to attend this function. Both clubs have always supported each other well. Innisfail President Jim Brown welcomed everyone, and the scene was set for an enjoyable day of socialising. MC Col Ritchie kept proceedings organised and flowing whilst hosts Andrea and Zolton satisfied everyone’s culinary appetites. Lucky door and raffle prizes, jokes and members singing Christmas carols entertained everyone. Eddie and Maureen Dimech added an assortment of old-time and festive season background music to the relaxed atmosphere. It was a wonderful day to renew friendships, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Judi Rees, Frances Lagana, Marianne Pearce were all members who contributed to a well organised day, as well as the hosts for their hospitality and diligence. This was a fantastic way for the club to end the year. President Jim thanked everyone for their attendance and expressed his best wishes for the festive season. Innisfail Probus Club’s first meeting for 2022 is on Thursday, January 27. Meetings occur in the Russ Hinze building, Innisfail Showgrounds, at 9.00 am on the fourth Thursday of

Ron Mifsud, Les and Carmen Picini, Lyn Mifsud,Violet Grima, Cheryl and Ken Scott and Ron Grima.

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COMMUNITY

Friday, January 21, 2022

Mission Beach Community Gardens is progressing well AN exciting new community initiative is starting to take shape in Mission Beach and surrounding areas, establishing the Mission Beach Community Garden. A dedicated group of locals have joined forces to inspire the creation of the Mission Beach Community Gardens and Education Centre. The committee consists of energetic and enthusiastic volunteers, and momentum quickly grows as the group's ideas and visions expand. The concept is to create a space where local families can learn to grow fresh produce, share with community members in need, and develop a welcoming educational gathering place for children and adults. This space is on a parcel of land, leased for this specific purpose, adjacent to and supported by Bingil Bay Exotics - Tropical Landscaping, 16 Bingil Bay Road, Maria Creeks, approximately 150m from the corner of the Bingil Bay and Mission Beach-El Arish Roads. The group seeks valued community members and business owners to get involved in this project and make a positive difference. Any individuals and businesses who can contribute materials, funds, time or ideas are welcome, or sponsorship and support. In turn, the group will give back by identifying and promoting businesses through their marketing and community activities. All members of the public and those interested in providing sponsorship/donations are welcome to attend the Open Day on Wednesday, February 9, starting at 9.00 am at 16 Bingil Bay Road, Maria Creeks. Alternatively, donations can be made to Mission Beach Community Gardens; Bendigo Bank Account BSB: 633000; Account No: 182253500. These funds will assist with administration fees,

procurement of materials/resources, and community education and events. Don't hesitate to contact Brian on 0428 185 848

for further sponsorship information and visit Mission Beach Community Gardens & Education Centre Facebook page.

Work is underway at the new Mission Beach Community Garden site on Bingil Bay Road.

Activity to Deter Flying Foxes from Settling in Residential Areas Begin COUNCIL is aware of the recent uncharacteristic movement of Flying Foxes across town. In addition to Council’s current morning Flying Fox dispersal activities, staff are preparing to expand their scope to include dispersal in residential areas throughout Ingham. Council intends to drive the animals north-westerly out of town in a coordinated approach in the coming days. Dispersal activities, including audible deterrents and the use of bird fright, will focus initially on MacDonald Street, Dutton Street and Alston Street areas, with works commencing from 4.30 am Wednesday 19 January 2022, weather permitting. Private landowners are reminded that if Flying Foxes land in your trees, you are permitted to dissuade them from staying using non-destructive disturbance techniques including smoke, water sprinklers, visual deterrents such as imitation predators, bright lights and noise from various commercial and improvised products. Council is encouraging private landholders in these areas to assist staff in dispersal operations; however,

it would be appreciated if residents could hold off on commencing disturbances until Council staff get to your location. Mayor Ramon Jayo said, “We want to herd the Flying Foxes systematically across town and do not want any uncoordinated disturbances scattering the animals or chasing them back to areas that have already been cleared out”. It is recommended that all pets are secured during the operation times between 4.30 am and 7.30 am each morning. Please do not attempt to touch Flying Foxes with bare hands. Should you identify Flying Foxes that have taken up residence in an undesirable urban location after each morning’s dispersal activities, please report the site to Council’s Biosecurity Team. Council will continue to monitor these sites as part of the Flying Fox Management Program and provide advice and assistance as resources and State guidelines allow. For further information, please get in touch with Council’s Biosecurity Team on 4776 4740.

The Hinchinbrook region is noted for being the one place that has moved the BATs to different locations.There are currently a variety of opinions in the community on how this was achieved. Next week, the Wet Tropic Times will share more regarding potential ways the Hinchinbrook electorate can address this issue. For this and future topics, the Wet Tropic Times will be placing a Digital Voting/Discussion section on our new website.

That way, the community can participate more actively in voting and sharing their opinions on the best way to manage these situations. Once a poll has been finalised, the Wet Tropic Times will publish the findings in the newspaper and our website. We look forward to helping our community work together towards outcomes in the best interest of every member of our community.

| 11 Innisfail State College Year 10 students achieve success in the Premier's Coding Challenge SCHOOL

Friday, January 21, 2022

MARIA GIRGENTI TWO Year 10 students at Innisfail State College won the Open Pairs category in the Premier's Coding Challenge. The Premier's Coding Challenge is an annual statewide initiative for all Queensland students from Year 3 to Year 10. This year's new theme was to code an interactive and innovative digital solution to raise awareness of digital wellbeing and assist Queenslanders by providing tips and skills to improve their digital wellbeing, including mental and physical health. Entries could focus on themes such as work and study life balance, personal security and safety online, and adhering to social media ethics and protocols. Students could develop apps, games, animation or websites and submit a short video to display their entry. The challenge aims to encourage student's interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Year 10 Digital Technologies students at ISC entered their work in this challenge. Students coded a digital solution using

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Unity and C# and a video explanation of their entry. Innisfail State College had two teams enter the competition. Year 10 students Portia Wolff and Brodie Watson successfully won the Year 10 Pairs Open Category with their 'Bunny Quest' game. Industry and professional educational judges selected their entry from almost 600 entries following specific criteria. The winners of the eight categories received prizes of coding and robotic kits. Both students travelled to Brisbane to attend the awards ceremony held at the Queensland Museum. While in Brisbane, both students had a tour of Queensland University of Technology and visited the Centre for Robotics and The Cube - one of the world's largest digital interactive learning spaces. They also enjoyed mentoring from technology professionals to develop their idea further. They received a robotics kit Innisfail State College Year 10 students Brodie Watson and Portia and certificate signed by the Queensland Wolff, ISC Year 10 Digital Solutions teacher Rhys Moyne with Assistant Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. Minister Honourable Bart Mellish MP at the awards ceremony.

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Land Area 800 sqm

• Large block with room to expand • First home owner project • Investment potential Well priced property with loads of character. There is potential for expansion of existing home, on large established residential block. Arrange a viewing today.

Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME

HOME ON HUGE BLOCK

A VERY VERSATILE PROPERTY

Land Area 2167 sqm

• Large industrial zoned block • Breezy covered deck • Living area and bedrooms air conditioned • Fully Fenced back yard The large industrially zoned property has the appearance of a gorgeous cottage, with all the features of a very comfortable family home. With room to build a large shed/workshop working from home is a real possibility. Arrange a viewing, as a recent price reduction now makes this property even better value!

$250,000 List #1416 https://aarealty.net/property/1416/

Land Area 1012 sqm

$210,000 List #1461 https://aarealty.net/property/1461/

$395,000 neg. #1454 https://aarealty.net/property/1454/

2 3

Attractive masonry block home on an elevated block with views and style. An inspection of this property is needed before it gets snapped up. There are 3 bedrooms with built-ins plus a roomy master bedroom that has a walk-in robe and a spacious ensuite. A glass door opens out to a cosy alfresco area. This home which is spacious is airy because of its location. The home sports an attractive front and rear aspect, including no back neighbours and lovely gardens. Inside has a large living area plus a family room with enough space for a billiard table. Both main lounge and kitchen looks out onto views. The kitchen is something to be proud of and will be around for a long time with its doors and drawers made out of solid New Guinea Rosewood. Other conveniences include: a garage with a remote roller door plus a carport and paved pathways throughout the gardens. There is a dreamy 6m x 4 m lockable shed set up as a workshop and keeps cool with natural flowing breeze plus there is a garden shed with added cyclone rods for extra strength. A must see.

Land Area 775 sqm

• Spacious low set 3 b/r home • Airconditioned bedrooms & living area • 775sqm block • Flat corner block • 1.5km to CBD

Land Area 1012 sqm

• 3 bedroom home • Short 100m walk to local primary school • Huge 2,360sqm block • 10km to Innisfail

$470,000 – List #1457 https://aarealty.net/property/1457/

$280,000 - List #1344 https://aarealty.net/property/1344/

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

Land Area 103 sqm

This split level home has everything you could want and more. There are three good sized bedrooms, all with built-ins. Great kitchen with all modern appliances and combined dining/lounge area. On the bottom level there is an office, storage cupboards, laundry and extra shower and toilet. Some security screens and air conditioning.Front patio to watch the world go by and a back entertainment area. Double carport, lockable powered shed with a skillion/carport, two bay boat/van shelter and a greenhouse. Side access to the fully fenced backyard. The property is also wired for a generator.Close to schools, eateries, convenience stores and only approximately 6km to the Innisfail CBD. Great family home.

$339,000 neg. #1464 https://aarealty.net/property/1464/

Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

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IN MEMORIUM

TO RENT

SITUATIONS VACANT

In loving Memory of our Mum & Nanna

ROOM to RENT

SHED SUPERVISOR / QA

23/10/1929 - 21/01/2018

(locally owned student boarding house) 5 mins from James Cook University, for Uni students

Maria Lister (Mary) "Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent are the tears that fall. But living life without you Mum Is the hardest part of all " We love you Mum.

Sadly missed by your daughters Shauna, Maria, Sandra, Gina, Mona, Linda & their families xxx

Yolanda Drive, Annandale - Townsville

Available

2 room's @ $160 p/wk, 1 room @ $165 p/wk, AND 1 larger room @ $175 p/wk (Plus 2wks Bond) CONTACT Lex: 0409 105 152 Tricia: 0407 153 453 Robert: 0417 616 405

FOR SALE

Prime Fresh Herbert Valley Rhodes Grass

FOR SALE C/Bond Kit Shed packed

SMALL SQUARES

0458 772 169

on Pallets ready for transport. 7.0m wide x 6.0m deep with 3.0m walls with 5.0m wide R/Door #1 750 H x 1200 SL/Al window includes floor plan for set out and slab. Good condition $8,800.

INQUIRES PHONE: 0417 641 699

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

WANTED TO BUY

MEMORIAL NOTICES

John Deere

SMITH, Kenneth Warren Aged 65 years. Late of Tully Heads.

Loving Son of Harry (dec) and Doreen. Loved Father and Father-In-Law of Nicky and Jenny, and Carly (dec). Cherished Grandad of Joshua and William. Loving Partner of Rene. Loved Brother of John, Denise and Trevor. Brother-In-Law and Uncle. All relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service for Ken commencing at 10.00a.m., Monday, 24th January, 2022 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals, 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail The Service will be Live Streamed via our website www.blacksfunerals.com.au/tribute-centre

SNELL, Frank William

Aged 87 years. Late of Innisfail. Peacefully passed in the Innisfail Hospital on the 12th December 2021. Husband of Yvonne Snell. Loving Father and Father-In-Law of Tony and Carla, Evelyn and Geoff. Cherished Grandfather of Shantelle, Aaron, Brad (dec) and Ryan. Loved Great Grandfather of Cooper and Casey. Brother of Ron and Edna.

GA Flegler Enterprises, TULLY Applicants must have the following: → Banana packing experience → Manage and Train employees → Competent in completing required paperwork Please send all applications to: a c c o u n t s @ g a f l e g l e r. c o m . a u

Phone: 0428 682 591 Articulated Tractor Operator/Boilermaker

Full-time or Casual Position Experience Preferred

Positions require a current drivers licence. Apply if committed to safety and keen to perform this type of work.

For more information contact: Chris 0409 580 586

Office Employee

We are seeking a highly organised person to provide administrative support to our large banana and cane growing company, to start immediately at our office in Tully. Experience and knowledge in accounts and payroll is a must. Please call 07 40681032 or apply by email to fleglergroupptyltd@bigpond.com

Any Condition

Instant Pickup – Cash Paid

0408 465 162

NON-TEACHING POSITIONS

Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Memorial Service for Frank commencing at 1.00p.m. MONDAY, 24th January 2022 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals Crematorium, 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail.

School Learning Officer—Prep Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail Part Time, Term Time Position Commencing: 7 February 2022—8 July 2022 Applications Close: 28 January 2022

In Lieu of Flowers, Donations to Innisfail Coast Guard.

School Learning Officer—Special Needs Good Counsel Primary School, Innisfail Part Time, Term Time Position Commencing: 7 February 2022—20 January 2023 Applications Close: 28 January 2022

Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806

Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc.

Ride-On Mowers

Position available at

66 Butler Street, Tully (07) 4068 1188

Servicing the Cassowary Coast for Three Generations

We Support Local Business... Contact us and see how we can help yours.

Phone:

4068 0088

For further information, please visit:

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

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Church times across the region

January 21, 2022 1

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18 22

25 28

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30 35

Cardwell Baptist Church,

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

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

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

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

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

Uniting Churches

DOWN:

11 Female pilot

34 Express warm approval

4 Girl’s name

14 Outbuilding

36 Plunder

17 Dissertation

38 Arrange by artful contrivance

20 Month

12 Valley (poet)

43 In some other place

13 Make amends

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

29 Wet thoroughly 30 Severity

7 Work of fiction

42 Country

23 Warning device 27 Gardening tool

6 Digits of the foot 10 Villain

21 Human trunk

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

25 Talk noisily (coll)

5 Panacea

41 Done maliciously

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail,

33 Absolute 35 Burn superficially 37 Affectedly dainty 39 Sea eagle

15 Excessive hurry

40 Genuine

16 Put off until later

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)

Seventh Day Adventist

Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully Ingham Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9.30am - Bible Study; Sat 11.00 am - Main Service, 8 Stallan St, Ingham

Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence

Lutheran

St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

Anglican Churches

SUDOKU No. 230

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

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

Road, Bamboo Creek

18 Relation

HARD

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

Non-denominational

3 Reluctant

26 Saltpetre

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

Empower Church Innisfail,

32 Pronoun

24 Flowering plant

Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham Youth Times are from 6:30pm-8:30pm

Baptist Churches

Street, Tully

2 Sorcerers

22 On the other side

31 The back part

20 Singer

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell Mission Beach Family Church, 6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

1 Information for analysis

19 Beer

27 31

34 37

26 29

28 University lecturer

9 Regard with approbation

AOG / ACC / Churhes Of Christ

ACROSS: 8 South American river

No. 12969 AND CLUES 3 Expressing grief

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12968 J C O S W E P T H H U S A C I M N E K

Y P A D G R E E A R E Y B P E A T Y A

D E M I G O N P U R I T H M E R E I N E S S U R E S C I N C H U T B E L F E R E M I T A R N A U N I T E N T N C U N G T Z E

D R O L O T I C M S E T H E A L P A L E S D I T D R E D S

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No. 229

St John Anglican Church,

St Albans Anglican Church, 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial 9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell

3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

Catholic Diocese

St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Tully

St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail Our Lady of Fatima Church, El Arish Christmas Day - 10am St. John the Evangelist Church, Silkwood Christmas Eve - Vigil 6pm 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 Church, Mission Beach Christmas Day - 7am

Holy Trinity (Ingham), 6pm Sat, 9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith Street,Ingham All Souls, 7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate

Christmas Eve - Vigil 6pm Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Cardwell Christmas Day - 9.30am 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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Friday, January 21, 2022

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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TRADES & SERVICES

Agnes Kim

ACUPUNCTURE

Private Health Fund Rebates Traditional & Laser Acupuncture Cupping Therapy Holistic Treatments, Healing & Pain Relief

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Friday, January 21, 2022

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Then when we had the storms from December 30 and the crop started to multiply again, and in the process, started shedding older leaves quickly. This means the older leaves at the crop base turn yellow and die off quickly.

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Welcome to the first column for 2022! IT has been an eventful few weeks since December, which was a relatively dry month until the last few days of the year. The Tully crop is probably 2-3 weeks more advanced than it was at this time in 2020, mainly because we had good rainfall through spring 2020 before the relatively dry December. Then the heavy rainfall from storms that occurred between December 30 to the first week of January multiplied the crop and caused some minor lodging in some varieties like SRA 10. The fallow crops are progressing well, too, especially the ones planted in November. Still, even the ones planted in December are looking good.

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Over the last few weeks, we have noticed some yellowing showing up in some varieties, especially in lighter soil and sandy blocks. This yellowing is mainly in the lower leaves going up to the middle of the crop and, in a few cases, goes right up to the third leaf from the top of the plant. We have been monitoring this yellowing. It is similar to what we saw in January 2019 and 2020. What we think is happening is a delayed response to the very hot, humid, and relatively dry December where the cane was stressed, especially in those lighter soils. Some varieties like Q253 and Q240 will show this yellowing when hot, humid, but dry conditions occur over 3 or 4 weeks. This is precisely what happened through December when many days had 35 degrees Celsius coupled with high humidity.

When the yellowing appears to move up the plant, this may be from stressrelated yellow canopy syndrome. Still, the good news is the crop will grow out

South Johnstone Mill employees recognised with AWU service awards MARIA GIRGENTI THE Australian Workers’ Union in Innisfail recently recognised and celebrated long-standing members and delegates at South Johnstone Mill for the extraordinary length of service to the union movement. The length of service ranges from 20 to 40 years. Steve Baker, State Secretary of AWU Queensland from Brisbane, presented framed certificates to: Wayne Clark (37 years), Albert Croft (27 years), Shane Brown (29 years), William James (25 years), Ian Baker (26 years),

a safe workplace, fighting back for unfair practices/ decisions, protecting industrial interests such as good wages/conditions or fair and secure employment at worksites.”

“The work done behind the scenes might just be the difference between an employee being able to secure a mortgage, buy sports equipment for their children or take holidays.” AWU has a broad coverage of industries throughout the Far North region, including health, aged care, disability, local government, government departments, foundry, quarry, agriculture, horticulture, mining, construction, retail, and hospitality. Maurice Blackburn Lawyers’ head office is in Cairns,

of this, especially if we keep getting rain amongst the sunny days. We are still only in January, so there is a long way to go before planting and harvesting. Still, even with the amount of yellowing occurring, the crop is progressing well. If any growers are concerned about yellowing, please call TSL on 0400586968 or TCPSL on 0429022702

as well as a visiting office in Innisfail and Mareeba. Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, which started in 1919, is the leading social justice and most prominent personal injury plaintiff law firm with a strong partnership with AWU. Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Beth Rolton, Ashleigh Harrison, Lisa Jensz, and Bianca Stafford, who have local knowledge and strong connections to the region, also attended. Active AWU members can access a range of legal services, including free initial consultations, regulatory appeals, free Wills, industrial deafness claims, as well as personal injury claims at reduced rates, social justice, and employment law. Any workers with concerns about unsafe workplaces, wages/conditions, or any industrial type issues can contact AWU Far Northern District - Innisfail Office, 47 Grace Street on 4061 1265 or phone 1800 298 753 (free call) to become a member.

Peter Sultana (33 years), Danny Braun (37 years), George Pantelas (38 years), current delegate Darryl Bale (38 years) and Patricia Irvine (30 years), who work at South Johnstone Mill. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Baker was in Innisfail to present similar service awards to Cassowary Coast Regional Council employees. Mark Raguse, Executive Officer from Brisbane, said delegates are the unseen backbones of the union movement at their worksites. They ensure safety is at the forefront, especially in a high-risk industry such as sugar cane milling. “Although sometimes it may seem a thankless job and the positive impacts made at the workplace are not obvious.” “There have been improvements to the health and safety standards at South Johnstone Mill, which are policed regularly.” “Whilst it is difficult to gauge the impact made on workers’ lives, the work done collectively has protected lives and ensures workers return home to their family and loved ones.” “It’s not just the difference you make to the people you work with, but it extends to their families and the local community.” “Whether it be standing up collectively to ensure

Staff from Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and AWU, including AWU State Secretary Steve Baker, with employees from South Johnstone Mill who received AWU service awards.

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Terrain NRM’s new program invests in improving reef water quality for the Tully and Johnstone catchments LAST month, Terrain NRM announced a new $10.7 million program to improve water flow from the Tully and Johnstone catchments to the Great Barrier Reef. Work includes installing constructed wetlands, expanding local scale water quality monitoring and assisting farmers with planning nutrient management. The focus is on reducing the runoff of dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) from farms in the Tully and Johnstone catchments. Terrain NRM is responsible for the program’s management. It is funded by a partnership between the Great Barrier Reef Foundation and the Australian Government’s Reef Trust. It also involves Innisfail Canegrowers, LiquaForce and Greening Australia. A partnership led by Canegrowers Innisfail is addressing nitrogen losses by providing extension support to farmers to develop nutrient management plans, identify crop constraints, improve nutrient use efficiency and refine nitrogen inputs.

LiquaForce will also be working with ten growers across 2,000 hectares to improve fertiliser application and develop a new platform to make it easier for growers to access and store their farm data so that they can track and monitor crop and financial performance and any underlying agronomic issues. The program includes paddock and sub-catchment water quality monitoring, which will help provide valuable data to farmers about water quality flowing off their farms to support decisions about farm practices. James Cook University’s TropWater and CSIRO will expand existing monitoring and share this data with farmers and extension providers. Greening Australia has received funding to establish constructed wetlands in priority landscape areas. Trials conducted have indicated constructed wetlands is an effective treatment system for agricultural runoff.

Free market policies break the back of Aussie avocado farmers Destruction of Turtle Nests at Forrest Beach

HINCHINBROOK is privileged to have both Green and Flatback Turtles frequently nest along our shorelines.

to have driven on the foreshore without authorisation will face a fine of up to $6,892.50.

Council does what it can with signage erected on all major beach accesses asking residents and visitors to be mindful and report any signs of turtle nesting to Council.

This behaviour crushes the nests of sea turtles and shore birds. It also destroys the vegetation that protects the dune from extreme weather and compacts the sand, promoting erosion.

Together with community members, Council identified several nesting locations and erected signage and barricading at Forrest Beach and Cassady Beach to protect these sites from impacts of vehicles and unnecessary disturbances. Unfortunately, people driving irresponsibly along our beaches have destroyed some of these nesting sites. It should be noted that any offender found

Council will be re-assessing the impacts of vehicle access to its beaches as part of its Coastal Management Plans review. Managing coastal environments into the future poses enough challenges without endorsing this sort of foolish behaviour, which does little to support any ongoing access for everyone. The community is urged to report such behaviour to Council on 4776 4600.

THE MAJOR party’s obsession with free markets and free trade continues to break the backs of Australian farmers, with reports surfacing that Australian avocado farmers are ploughing their crops into the ground[1] whilst the big supermarkets import 30 percent of the avocadoes sold in Australia from overseas.[2] Kennedy MP, Bob Katter, said thanks to the free market policies of the major parties Australia is the begging bowl of Asia not the food bowl of Asia. “We are a net importer of fruit and vegetables in this country,” he said. “This is a national shame and should be on the conscience of every patriotic Australian when they walk into the ballot box at this year’s federal election.” Mr Katter said conditions for farmers had declined dramatically since the deregulation agenda of the major political parties was enacted in the late 90s and early 2000s. “In my history book on Australia, An Incredible Race of People, I delineate

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sugar, egg and milk industries when they were deregulated,” he said. “When they were deregulated, the farmer had his income reduced from between 10 to 40 percent. His income went down and the price to the consumer went up. Johnny in the Middle (the big supermarkets) got $1.6b of extra income at the expense of the poor farmer. “The then leader of the national party said, ‘we have 270,000 farmers in Australia, all we really need is 160,000 farmers to do their job.’ “He was right because now we only have 90,000 farmers. This process has taken place quite literally over the dead bodies of farmers. “Free market ideology from the major parties hasn’t resulted in competition, it has resulted in a brutal regime of destruction. The money goes to the big sharks, the supermarket chains, whilst the farmers walk off the land.”

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CRIME WRAP

Serious assault, Euramo (Tully)

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A man is in police custody following a serious assault incident in Euramo last night.

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Just after 9pm, emergency services were called to a Euramo Road address following reports a man had sustained serious injuries to his torso and head.

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The assault left the 66-year-old man with critical injuries. He was airlifted to Townsville Hospital for treatment. A 44-year-old man was taken into custody at the scene and then transported to Innisfail Watchhouse where he was charged with one count of acts intended to maim, disfigure/disable and one count of wounding. He will appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court today (January 19).

Stolen Vehicles POLICE are seeking public assistance to help locate a number of vehicles stolen across the Far North in the past 28 days. Vehicles stolen this month: 66 Vehicles stolen this year: 66 Vehicles stolen in 2021: 782 How hard is it for car thieves to find your keys? Tips you can take to help prevent vehicle theft: Remove all valuables from your vehicle. Ensure your vehicle is locked.

Lost and found From time to time, we get a number of items handed in to the police station. We do our best to try and return these items, including looking for serial numbers, posting notifications on social media and searching police reports to see if the items have been reported lost. As property can only be held for a limited period of time, items may go to auction or be destroyed if they remain unclaimed. We encourage community members to record serial numbers and report any lost property to police. You would be surprised at the variety of items handed in to police stations. Amongst our current collection of property, we have the following. Money was found along the waterfront at the Jack Fossey Park around 6.30pm on Friday, January 14. Please quote QP2200074066 to claim. A number of mobile phones, keys, a smart watch and sunglasses are items that have been left in shops or found in the street. Please quote QP numbers found online.

Stolen White 2015 Holden Commodore utility QLD Rego 440VQJ, stolen from Redlynch on Jan 14.Vehicle has company name on the side. Reference QP2200070567.

Stolen 2006 White F350 utility QLD Rego 921TNI, stolen from Cardwell on January 15 (the camper was not attached at the time of theft). Reference QP2200082363.

Proof of ownership may be required to claim these items. To claim call Policelink 131 444 and quote the correlating reference number.

Stolen White Ford Territory QLD Rego 033BZ7, stolen from Innisfail on Jan 14. Reference QP2200077099.

Patrol Stolen Silver 2004 Nissan Patrol station wagon QLD REGO 435ZXE, stolen from Koah on Jan 14. Reference QP2200076581.

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Kap’s Blue Card Bill Gets Vital Backing KATTER’S Australian Party Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter has been buoyed by a strong show of support for his Blue Card Bill. The bill is designed to get some of the State’s most vulnerable people out of the welfare system and into stable employment. Mr Katter said he was pleased to see submissions to the bill had been overwhelmingly supportive, with organisations such as the Queensland Council of Social Services, Australian Lawyers Alliance and Sisters Inside among those backing the legislation. He said the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee, which would report their verdict on the proposed changes to the Parliament by the end of 2022, was also accepting late submissions until January 31st. “This is the third time I have put a version of my Blue Card Bill through the Parliament, and I feel as though we are closer than ever to gaining the support needed to get it – or an amended version of it – over the line,” Mr Katter said. “While the bill proposes an updated Blue Card framework that would apply only to Queensland’s First Australian communities, its passing would have a massive impact beyond these boundaries. “The high rates of unemployment that are systemic to these communities have flow-on effects, like drug and alcohol abuse and increased crime and incarceration rates, that reverberate across all of Queensland. “If you want to address these problems, then you need to get to the heart of the issue and start with getting people into work – the current Blue Card system

is a huge impediment to this primary goal.” The Working with Children (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill 2021 would allow eligible people to request that Indigenous community leaders – namely Local Justice Groups – consider their Blue Card applications in certain situations. Any individual who has a history of child-related or sexual offending or any other disqualifying offences would not be able to utilise the framework, and child safety would remain paramount. Mr Katter said while the Blue Card system served a vital purpose and was commendable in its intent, the majority of Queenslanders did not understand that its assessment reach extended far beyond the criminal history associated with children.

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This is despite, during the same period, these applicants being more likely to provide a submission relating to police and/or disciplinary information than non-Indigenous applicants. Submissions to Mr Katter’s Blue Card bill can be sent to the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee by emailing lasc@parliament.qld.gov.au – late submissions are being accepted until 5 pm, January 31st. The Explanatory Notes for the bill can be found at: https://documents.parliament.qld.gov.au/ bills/2021/3069/Working-with-Children-(IndigenousCommunities)-Amendment-Bill-2021--- ExplanatoryNotes-ae75.pdf

For example, unlawful use of a motor vehicle is considered a severe offence under the current Blue Card rules, meaning an individual who was in trouble with the law as a teen may be prevented from securing a job and turning their lives around many years later. “I have seen this sort of situation replicated time and time again and, in Indigenous communities where job opportunities are scarce, and almost all jobs require Blue Cards, this knock-back can be tragic,” the Traeger MP said. State Government data shows that while people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander account for 5 per cent of total Blue Card applicants, from 2017-2020, they made up 22 per cent of rejected applicants.1

Robbie Katter MP with Mornington Island Mayor Kyle Yanner, who is strong supporter of the KAP's Blue Card Bill

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Bowls News Tully Bowls Club SUNDAY, January 16. The commencement of bowls for the new year saw 12 brave bowlers play 2 Games of 10 ends in very humid conditions. Team 1. Ray Downing/ Gavin Buick/ Rita Hudson (10) v Team 2. Peter Smith/ Bev Achilles/ Des (8). Team 4. Rod Bradley/ Robyn Brunello/ Joanne Townsend (2) v Team 3. Steve Szabo/ Mary Bacic/ Joan Mercer(21) After Smoko Team 1 (7) v Team 4 (12). Team 2 (15) v Team 3 (3). The winning team was Peter Smith/Bev Achilles/ Des. They won $10 each, and after a playoff between Ray Downing and Steve Szabo, Team 1 Ray Downing/ Gavin Buick/ Rita Hudson won a free drink.

Tully Club is Hosting the Rinuado Shield on Saturday, January 22.

Thursdays, with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start.

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In a game of club fours played on Saturday afternoon, Alf Strano, Alf Siliato, Snow Clark and Greg McDonald defeated Doug Juhas, Alan Morrison, Peter Broccardo, and Sam Pagano advance to the next round.

Nominations are needed for all positions at our AGM on February 13. Our Championship winners photos have been printed and framed by Joanne Townsend. Many thanks for that, Joanne. Cheers!

Innisfail Men’s Bowls IT was pleasing to see 28 bowlers roll up for social bowls last Thursday afternoon. The team of Sergio Dalla Pozza, Sam Pagano, Steve Stoter and Bill Hoskins were the winners on the day.

COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in a postponement of the second round of the Barry Wallis Memorial Shield until later in the year. This Saturday, Innisfail will be one of the clubs competing in the Sam Rinaudo Memorial Shield in Tully, starting at 9.00 am. Innisfail’s fours, triples and pairs teams will be looking to defend the Shield won by the club last year.

Visitors are most welcome for social bowls on

Players are reminded that Wednesday and Sunday afternoon bowls will start at 2.30 pm playing 18 ends (depending on the heat).

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Bowls News Silkwood Bowls Club SUNDAY, January 16, 2022 Sunday afternoon of bowls consisted of 2 half games, the first game played was pairs. Team Denise Charman & Alan Hudson defeated Daniel Gauci & Len Charman 17 to 12 Team Delmo Tarditi & Anna Della Bella defeated Barry Green & Tony Cates 11 to 6 The second lot of games played were triples. Team Denise Charman, Anna Della Bella & Delmo Tarditi defeated Daniel Gauci, Len Charman & Tony Cates 13 to 11. Wednesday 19.1.2022 Wednesday afternoon social bowls with triples for Team Rex Williams, Len Charman & Tim Wallis defeated Team Delmo Tarditi, Tony Cates & Alan Hudson 13 to 8. Team Denise & Anna Della Bella defeated Barry Green & Mirella Berryman in pairs. The score was 31 to 14. Barry Wallis Shield Round 2 was due to be played at Silkwood Bowls Club on January 15. Unfortunately, this has been postponed due to the safety of all bowlers with the rising Covid cases. A date will be announced later in the year. Bowls Social Days Social Days are Wednesday and Sunday with the sign on 1.30 pm and start at 2 pm. Our Friday BBQ & Barefoot Bowls Night is yet to start; a Date & Time will be announced soon. Silkwood Bowls Club Inc. AGM & General Meeting February 13, 2022, at 10.30 am, is our AGM Meeting.

General Meeting will commence after the AGM. Covid Restrictions Due to the Government Covid Restrictions, only fully vaccinated bowlers and guests are permitted to enter & play. Masks are mandatory for entry into our clubhouse, and proof of vaccination will be needed to enter. We also ask if you are not feeling well to please take care and stay at home. Please be mindful times could alter due to changes with the Covid restrictions & Extreme heat. For any further enquiries club contact ph. 0459211552, or you can follow us on our Facebook page

Ingham Bowls Club: Men’s Bowls News BAREFOOT Bowls commenced for 2022 on Thursday, January 13. The lucky prize-winning team for the night was Vera Hatfield, Donna Gosney, Maria Moore and John Lone, defeating Liam Fascetti, Chris Johnson, Robyn Fascetti and Alf Di Bella 13 - 11. Jenni Lund, Luisa Di Bella and John Piotto defeated Mick Lund, Danny Chappell and Bob Bell 11 - 10. Fourteen players contested the Men’s Friday afternoon pairs on January 14. The lucky prize-winning team was John Eddleston and Stan Richards, 24 defeating Trevor Pallanza and K Turvey 14. Pat Ryan and Ian Muldowney defeated Andrew Cole and Peter Herman 16 - 14. Gary Brierley, Kevin Walker and Terry George defeated Bob Bell, Cliff Johnson and Tony Koop 22 - 15. Mixed Social results for January 16. The prize-winning team: Bev Eddleston, Max Thompson, Janese Craven and Tony Koop defeated Maria Moore, Grace Cockrell, John Piotto and Peter Herman 31 - 20 (20 points to 10). Roger Celotto, Mario Marbelli and Stan Richards defeated John Eddleston, Luisa Di Bella and Lui Marbelli 24 - 12 (18 points to 5). Bob Bell, Judy Fenoglio, Alf Di Bella and Andrew Cole

Friday, January 21, 2022 defeated Dwain Piotto, Norma Evans, Elsa Piotto and Cliff Johnson 15 - 13 (17 points to 10). Barefoot Bowls will be played on Thursday, January 20, between 6 pm - 8 pm. Call 47762117 before 5:30 pm to have your name put on the board. Men’s Friday Afternoon Pairs will be played at 2:15 pm. Ring 47762117 before 1:45 pm to nominate. Peter Herman on Pairs Duty Roster. Mixed Social Bowls will be played at 1:30 pm on Sunday, January 23. Ring 47762117 before 12:30 pm to have your name put on the board. Bar Roster: K Walker. Social Selectors: L Mahon & A Di Bella. Australia Day Bowls will be played at 1:30 pm on January 26. There will be a Paddle Pop Draw, most touches for lady/man and Best Dressed: Australia Theme costume or Aussie Icon and prizes for the teams that come 1st - 2nd & 3rd. An Aussie meal will be served at the end of play. Bowlers and non-bowlers welcome, game and meal $15 Names into the club by 5 pm January 24 (for catering purposes) Call 47762117 to have your name put on the list. Come along and enjoy Australia Day!

Babinda Bowls Club NEXT Saturday is the start of the Rinaudo Shield. Our club will be playing in section 3 against Gordonvale, Cairns and Bros Edmonton at Bros Edmonton. We require nine players, playing pairs, threes & fours. Let Jim know if you are unavailable. The green will be laid this week, and we can commence our regular Thursday social bowls and competitions.

Results of Silkwood Clay Target Club first shoot for 2022 LAST Sunday, a field of 31 shooters participated in Silkwood Clay Target Club’s first shoot for 2022 in fine, hot weather conditions and no breeze Results: Event 1 - 25 Target Double Barrel (Cash Divide) AA - 1st: Jar Smaniotto, Ron Gough, Bryan Sanderson, Angelo Russo, Paul Crapella and Peter Threlfall, all 25/25 A - 1st: Rebekah Rosendahl and Sandra Crapella 25/25 B/C - 1st: Joe Collins 24/25; 2nd: Alf Strano 23/25 Event 2 - 25 Target Point Score

AA - 1st: Edgar Collins 90/90 (75/75); 2nd: Bryan Sanderson 89/90 (75/75) A - 1st: Brendan Draper 75/75; 2nd: Rebekah Rosendahl 72/75 B/C - 1st: Alf Strano 74/75; 2nd: Brett Coulthard 68/75 Event 3 - 25 Target Single Barrel AA - 1st: Ron Gough 25/25; 2nd: Ned Di Salvo 39/40 (24/25 Shoot off) A - 1st: Gil Alvero 25/25; 2nd: Allan Morato 34/35 (24/25 Shoot off) B/C - 1st: Ennio Defend 24/29 (21/25 Shoot off); 2nd: Joe Collins 23/29 (21/25 Shoot off)

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Event 4 - 30 Target Medley AA - 1st: Chris Santarossa 75/75 (50/50 Shoot off); 2nd: Paul Crapella 74/75 (50/50 Shoot off) A - 1st: Allan Morato 49/50; 2nd: Santo Greco 48/50 B/C - 1st: Joe Collins 47/50; 2nd: Alf Strano 46/50 Event 5 - 25 Target Continental AA - 1st: Roger Ball 79/79 (25/25); 2nd: Chris Santarossa 78/79 (25/25 Shoot off) A - 1st: Joe Zappala 30/30 (25/25); 2nd: Brendan Draper 29/30 (25/25 Shoot off) B/C 1st: Brett Coulthard 23/27 (21/25); 2nd: Joe Collins 22/27 (21/25 Shoot off)

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Times - 12.00 Rego - 12.15 Draw - 12.30 tee off. Our playing times may change from Feb to the end of April [during these scorching months]. We will advise asap.

WE have only two comps to report from last week during our 'Summer Comp' for January. Thursday, January 13, Sporters played the 2nd 9 S'ford. The winner was Mick Acheson with 22, followed by Greg Cottrill on 20. Least Putts taken by Wayne Bolton with 13, who is healing slowly and impatiently from his 'broken ribs' incurred several months ago! NTP on #11 Greg Eales - #13 Paul Marland and #14 Mattie Smith - of note: a very disgruntled Lisa Spiegler lost out on all NTP's, as she had her name on them all initially. [that's golf Lisa] Saturday 15, a Stroke event was held, with Lance Masina winning with 64 Nett, followed by Lisa Spiegler on 65 Nett. NTP's went to - Lance Masina on #2/11 – Gavin Camilleri on #4/13, and Harry Spiegler on #5/14. Dust off the cobwebs and join us Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday:

INFORMATION for upcoming events is below:

The first Men’s Monthly Medal event for 2022 will be held Sunday, January 30. Every Tuesday till the end of February, Geoff and Fred will be running a competition. Be at the club by 12:30 pm for a 1:00 pm hit off. This is open to all members. The Ladies Captain proposes Wednesday, February 2, to restart games before the season properly starts as per the programme. All feedback is welcome! If you would like to play before then on a Wednesday, be there at noon for the 12:30 pm start. Please let Deb Giles know (0407 962 393) if you wish to play. The Thursday 14-hole competitions will continue over Summer also. Be at the club by 12:30 for a 1:00 hit off. Results: Thursday last week saw a much bigger field of seventeen players for the fourteen-hole competition. Aurelio Mason triumphed with a good 61 ½ nett,

Innisfail Golf Club A HUGE thank you to the club’s grounds crew for their work last week. If any members can lend a hand on Thursdays, please let Jake Cockle or Andrew Rose know.

Thanks to the Glenn and Jo Powell from Barrier Reef Motel for organising and sponsoring a great 2 Ball Ambrose event for Australia Day (January 26). The cost for the day is $25, which includes lunch, presentation burgers and stacks of prizes. Members/guests are welcome, and registration will take place from 8.00 am with a shotgun start at 9.30 am. After nine holes, there is a lunch break with a traditional Aussie fare of meat pies, tomato sauce and beers. There are best-dressed prizes up for grabs for the Best Australia Day Outfit and Most Colourful Outfit, as well as putting and chipping competitions. Presentations and a BBQ for all players and their families are offered after golf at 3.30 pm. Members can register online for the event, which will assist with catering

Vaughan Smith achieved an NTP on hole 10 during the Goondi Hill Hotel Single Stableford on January 8.

purposes. Players can choose any timeslots, with a draw for partners, combined handicap divided by four (six drives each).

On Saturday, January 8, fourteen players took to the field, with Lachlan Tennent winning 37 Stableford points, followed by runner-up Mick Poggioli, 36 points, and runner-up Steve Hart, 33 points. Sam Scuderi took the pin short on No 12. Sunday, January 9, saw sixteen players vie for prizes. Adrian Chinotti held off the field to win with 39 points. Steve Hart retook the runner-up prize with 36 points, and Mick Poggioli took the run-down prize on a countback from Colin Noble, with 34 points. Pin prize went to Joe Pennisi for his shot on No 10. Saturday saw a Stableford being played, with a field of twenty. Fred Smith won a countback from runnerup Marty Smith with 37 points, whilst Colin Noble and Todd Cockburn shared the run-down prize with 36 points each. Marty Smith took the pin shot. On Sunday, a stroke event (+-) was attended by sixteen contestants. The winner was Gary Cantoni (+1), followed by Sam Scuderi (all square), with Brian Scanlon (-1) taking the run-down prize. Sam Scuderi took the pin shot. Happy golfing! Cheryl

NTP - Norm Stewart

7/16 - Ian Street

A field of 34 players braved hot and humid conditions and hit the course to participate in the Goondi Hill Hotel Single Stableford 18-hole competition on Saturday, January 8.

2/11 - Marc Di Carlo

IGC Rules and Etiquette - New Year’s Quiz In match play, Jake’s ball is in the bunker, and he casually leans on his club in the bunker while waiting for his opponent to play.

Players needed to be on their A-game to get amongst the prizes. The NTPs were close, and the scores were impressive.

1. There is no penalty 2. Jake gets a one-stroke penalty 3. Jake loses the hole Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition on January 5 resulted in a washout. Caine Cockle had his first par round for 9 holes with 23 points in Friday’s Sporters 9-hole competition on January 7 and defeated his father Jake off the stick. Results:

followed by runner-up Allan Cockburn with a nett of 63. Run-down prizes went to Cam West with 63 ½ nett, Albert Bison, 64 nett and Brian Scanlon, 64 ½ nett.

Members, please be aware of the heat and take adequate water or hire a golf cart to make it easier.

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There are two weekends’ game results to report.

Ingham Golf Club

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Ian Saunderson and Darryl Gould, with 38 points, led the morning groups, whilst Norm Stewart shot another great round on 39 points. The best of the afternoon groups was 37 points by Rob Mills, Vaughan Smith and Caine Cockle. A special mention to Norm Stewart on his first Saturday competition win. Results: 1st: Norm Stewart 39pts 2nd: Ian Saunderson 38pts c/b 3rd: Darryl Gould 38pts

5/14 - Darryl Gould 8/17 - E Nest, Addi Butorac 3/12 - Trent Mann 6/15 - Caine Cockle 9/18 - Stephen Todd Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal January 1 Results: 1st: Rob Mills - 64 nett 2nd: Marty Costello - 69 nett 3rd: Geoff Johnston - 69 nett Please visit the Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf in the local region. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition from noon groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm groups of 4 permitted - online bookings Saturday competition - Top End Apps Stableford – 7.30 am and 12.00 pm groups of 4 permitted -online bookings

1st: Caine Cockle Jnr 23pts

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2nd: Norm Stewart 21pts

1/10 - Vaughan Smith

3rd: John Slater 19pts

4/13 - Marc Di Carlo

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John Slater finished third in the Friday Sporters competition on January 7.

Rob Mills won the Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal on January 1.

Ian Saunderson and Caine Cockle.

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MARIA GIRGENTI A HUGE congratulations to the Cricket Far North Under 12A representative team who won the North Queensland Cricket Alliance Championships in Mackay last month. Three Cassowary Coast players, Riley Berge (Mission Beach), Giacomo De Faveri (Innisfail) and Marko van Vuuren (Mission Beach), were featured in the winning team. The team prepared well under coach Ben Vikionkorpi and registered a win in the first game of the week against North Queensland. Berge took two wickets, whilst Marko van Vuuren claimed four wickets and the team bundled NQ out for 94 runs. Day two was always going to be challenging, as the team was up against Central Queensland. Once again, the local boys stood up and helped steer the team over the line with a solid win. Berge constructed an excellent 38 runs. De Faveri took his first wicket in representative cricket, whilst van Vuuren picked up two crucial wickets that swung the game in CFN’s favour. The side played the host team, Mackay-Whitsunday, on day three. CFN batted first and made 151, with De Faveri chipping in with an excellent 20 runs. In reply, wickets fell regularly as the team defended their score. By the time van Vuuren came into the attack, Mackay was already five wickets down.

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van Vuuren again claimed the wickets of the two danger batters. CFN batted steadily, and Berge contributed with a crucial 20 runs to claim victory and finish as overall winners.

Mackay-Whitsunday 69 (31.3) (Marko van Vuuren 5/17 (6.3) and 1 catch; Giacomo De Faveri 1/2 (3)) Far North won by 82 runs

Individual rewards were handed out at the end of the carnival, and three of CFN’s boys received acknowledgement.

Grand Final - December 16

On the first day, Banjo Jenkins scored 62 runs, Finn Vikionkorpi amassed 74 runs (71) on the second day (7 x 4s, 3 x 6s), whilst van Vuuren bagged five wickets on day three.

(Riley Berge 20 (41)

December 16 Far North 6/133 (34.5)

def Central Queensland 7/132 (40) (Marko van Vuuren 2/23 (8); Giacomo De Faveri 1/11 (4); Riley Berge 1 catch) Far North won by 4 wickets. Tully/Mission Beach player Tadhg McDavitt claimed the most wickets (6 with an average of 7.83) for the Cricket Far North Under 13 team.

Results: Round 1 - December 13 Far North 209 (40) def North Queensland 94 (39) (Marko van Vuuren 4/9 (8); Riley Berge (2/4 (3); Giacomo De Faveri 1 catch) Round 2 - December 14 Far North 8/157 (40) (Riley Berge 38 (68); Marko van Vuuren 16 (34)) def Central Queensland 8/121 (40) (Marko van Vuuren 2/21 (8); Giacomo De Faveri 1/6 (2) and 1 catch) Far North won by 36 runs Round 3 - December 15 Far North 151 (37.2) (Giacomo De Faveri 20 (46) def

Cassowary Coast players Marko van Vuuren, Giacomo De Faveri and Riley Berge who were part of the victorious Under 12A representative team.

Incredibly, van Vuuren took the remaining five wickets for the win. CFN ended up top of the ladder to earn a place in the final against Central Queensland. CQ batted first in the final and was restricted to 132 runs from the 40 overs. De Faveri seized a crucial wicket, and

Marko van Vuuren won an individual award for his impressive bowling figures of 5/17 for CFN against Mackay-Whitsundays.

The winning Cricket Far North Under 12A representative team with their medals at the North Queensland Cricket Alliance Championships in Mackay.

Friday, January 21, 2022

Fishing News

RoLy Newton

WHAT a weekend, I headed out to the reef early Saturday morning and returned by noon. It would be one of the calmest trips I have done in years. We fished just off the reef proper in 35 metres of water, hoping for Nannygai and Coral Trout. The Trout were not there, and we only managed a couple of undersize ones. Still, we absolutely cleaned up on Red Throat Emperor putting seven in the esky in an hour. We also managed one nice Nannygai and a couple of mixed reef fish, so by 8 O`clock, we decided we had enough fish and headed off to look for some new country. The tide change was at 8.30, and it seems the fishing slowed until the hour before the following shift in tide just after lunch. Talking to other anglers, most boats managed to catch good Red Throat numbers and reasonable numbers of Coral Trout up on the reef proper. Some nice Spanish mackerel were caught along with the reef drop-offs. The boats that headed out wide to fish the edge of the continental shelf managed some very good Nannygai and Red Emperor. There were only a few Gold Band Snapper reported. Reports from boats that fished the deep water rubble patches between the main reefs have been good with fair catches of Nannygai, Tea Leaf Trevally and Cobia. As normal most boats complained of sharks taking their catches. The only answer is to move off and fish new country. It is no use trying to beat them. What is surprising is the number of Doggy Mackerel that are still being caught; most still have row in them. There was very little Pelagic surface activity through the shipping channel or closer in around the islands. The islands, however, is still producing big Spanish Mackerel and numbers of both Queenfish and Barracuda. The Fingermark have also been around in reasonable numbers around the islands and headlands, with live baits, fresh squid and soft plastics all being successful. These fish seem to prefer the smaller run in evening tide that we experienced over the weekend. Anglers also reported good numbers of Grass sweet Lip and

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY the occasional Coral Trout. The estuaries were reasonably quiet over the weekend, even though I thought we had ideal tides. Several experienced anglers found the fishing challenging, especially in the morning; however, they picked up late afternoon with some fantastic Mangrove Jacks and Flathead caught. Most boats managed some delicious mud crabs, with the quality being reported exceptional. The freshwater continues to fish well, with good numbers of Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch caught in both the Tully and Johnstone rivers. Tinaroo dam has become very popular with the Barra fanatics, and the full moon is ideal, so we should get some great reports this week. Looking at the various weather sites for this weekend, it seems like we are in for rough seas, so I would expect fishing will be confined to the estuaries. The early morning incoming tide should be ideal for chasing Grunter in the coastal creeks or along the edge of the flats in the Hinchinbrook Channel. This same incoming tide should also suit fishing for mangrove Jacks. There has also been some very good Fingermark caught in the creeks in the Hinchinbrook region. I would expect the sheltered waters of the Hinchinbrook region to be popular this weekend. It is an ideal fishing destination when the seas are rough, and the low tides are not extreme. Reports coming in are the crabs have been running in the channel. Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully

TIDE TIMES LUCINDA JANUARY FRI 21

4:10 am 1.02m

1:34 pm 2.68m

11:15 am 3.07m 5:27 pm 1.65m

9:10 pm 1.53m TUE 25

10:43 pm 2.28m SAT 22

4:41 am 1.18m

2:54 pm 2.57m

11:51 am 2.96m

10:20 pm 1.34m

6:16 pm 1.67m SUN 23

WED 26

5:02 am 2.46m

11:37 pm 2.18m

11:01 am 1.8m

5:19 am 1.4m

4:17 pm 2.54m

12:36 pm 2.83m 7:32 pm 1.64m MON 24

3:08 am 2.17m 8:45 am 1.86m

11:15 pm 1.11m THU 27

6:01 am 2.83m

12:56 am 2.11m

12:16 pm 1.61m

6:21 am 1.66m

5:24 pm 2.6m

JOHNSTONE RIVER JANUARY FRI 21

1:46 pm 2.38m

4:57 am 0.93m

9:43 pm 1.41m

11:30 am 2.7m 6:19 pm 1.53m SAT 22

TUE 25

9:17 am 1.7m

5:30 am 1.07m

3:14 pm 2.27m 10:57 pm 1.25m

12:07 pm 2.63m 7:08 pm 1.54m

WED 26

6:11 am 1.26m

4:39 pm 2.24m

12:49 pm 2.51m

11:54 pm 1.05m

8:16 pm 1.51m MON 24

5:20 am 2.2m 11:33 am 1.69m

11:54 pm 1.93m SUN 23

3:41 am 1.93m

11.00 pm 2.01m

THU 27

6:20 am 2.5m

1:11 am 1.86m

12:55 pm 1.54m

7:10 am 1.5m

5:45 pm 2.27m

HULL HEADS JANUARY FRI 21

1:44 pm 2.71m

4:02 am 0.96m

8:51 pm 1.51m

11:20 am 3.16m 5:28 pm 1.58m

TUE 25

SAT 22

4:30 am 1.13m

3:08 pm 2.59m

11:59 am 3.04m

10:12 pm 1.32m

6:20 pm 1.61m SUN 23

MON 24

WED 26

4:48 am 2.5m 10:54 am 1.75m

12:00 am 2.22m 5:05 am 1.36m

4:34 pm 2.58m

12:45 pm 2.88m

11:14 pm 1.07m

7:28 pm 1.6m

James Martin got these two on live bait at the top of the tide in the Johnston River. Half an hour effort and dinner is done.

3:06 am 2.22m 8:59 am 1.82m

11:06 pm 2.31m

THU 27

5:52 am 2.87m

1:16 am 2.15m

12:05 pm 1.54m

6:07 am 1.63m

5:39 pm 2.64m

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Sophie McCallum swims her way to success at State Championships MARIA GIRGENTI LAST December, Sophie McCallum from Tully Swimming Club had a fantastic week in the pool at the 2021 Queensland State Swimming Championships held in Brisbane from December 11 - 17. After submitting an Expression of Interest based on her best times, McCallum gained selection in Under 14 Far North Queensland regional swim relay teams. On the first day of the championships, McCallum claimed gold in the 200m freestyle relay and broke a record set in 2006, before any of the girls in the competition were even born. She also finished fourth in the 200m medley relay and the 50m backstroke final in a national 14-year qualifying time. Results: Saturday (Relay Day) 1st - Girls Under 14 Freestyle Relay (new state record) 4th - Girls Under 14 Medley Relay Tuesday 49th - 50m Freestyle (Girls 12-14 years) Wednesday 4th - 50m Backstroke (Finals - Girls 12-14 years) 54th - 100m Freestyle (Girls 13 years) Thursday 15th - 50m Butterfly (Girls 12-14 years) 7th - 100m Backstroke (Finals - Girls 13 years) Tully Swimming Club Coach Ridge Grimsey said McCallum’s achievements at the championships are impressive, considering she has only been a competitive swimmer for a brief time. “In her first State Championships, Sophie achieved 7/8 personal bests to make two individual finals, where she finished fourth and seventh, as well as being part

Sophie McCallum at the Queensland State Swimming Championships in Brisbane.

of a gold medal record-breaking freestyle relay team.” “Sophie went into her final event as the 30th qualifier in a field of 30, then scrapped into the final in tenth place, which she improved to seventh in the final and shaved a total of 4.27 seconds off her personal best time.” Last November, McCallum just qualified for 100m backstroke by .08 seconds at Saints Swimming, Cairns, in the last chance qualifier. She was the slowest (30th seed) in the heats and finished seventh in the final. In the 50m freestyle, she finished fifteenth from 23 seed. These achievements are remarkable, as McCallum, aged 13, only started competitive swimming in the 2021/2022 season, with the Queensland

Championships her sixth meet. She competed in her first event, the Stingrays Meet in Cairns, in September 2021. Last Friday, Tully held their first club night, where members took part in freestyle, backstroke and butterfly over 12.5m, 25m, 50m, 200m individual medley and 100m freestyle events. The next Tully club night is on Friday, January 28. Please visit the Tully Swimming Club Facebook page for further information. Tully Swimming Club members will be in action at the three-day FNQ Championships meet in Cairns in March.

Sophie McCallum competing in the butterfly event.

Sophie McCallum (left), after winning gold and Tully Swimming Club Coach Ridge Grimsey at the Queensland State Swimming Championships in Brisbane.