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Back row: Elijah Schatkowski, Lachlan Hardy, Riley Dickson, Jack Nash, Ryley Watts, Nathan Venturato (partners of debutantes) Middle row: Hunter Winkel (Maid’s partner) Samantha Pennay, Janae Pearce, Hope Royle, Keira Bisson, Mali-Ann Morley, Kaitlin Johnson (debutantes), Kaileb Balanzategui (Maid’s partner) Front row: Dale Cantoni (Maid’s partner), Paige Sorbello (Maid),Trenyce Pearce (Maid), Mrs Melanie Cohen (Matron of honour),The Right Reverend Keith Joseph, Renee Carbone (Maid), Georga Shailer (Maid), Ethan Hillyard (Maid’s partner) Chairs in front: Lara Skinner-Reynolds (Flowergirl), Ryan Williams (Paige boy), Macey Perkins (Flowergirl)

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COUNTRY Press Australia (Of which the Wet Tropic Times is a member) joined forces with Australian Community Media (ACM) to rally the Government Tomorrow - Saturday to support an emergency fund to assist regional Ingham newspapers in the face of some increases being Mostly Cloudy 20 - 27 as high as 80% as well as commitments to the Cardwell recommendations of the recent lower house inquiry Scattered thunderstorms 21 - 27 into regional newspapers. ACM followed up with a front Tully page campaign "Your Paper in Peril". Following this, Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 27 CPA President Andrew Manual and others have been Mission Beach responding to media interviews across the Country, Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 26 including, The Age/Sydney Morning Herald, The Innisfail Australian and ABC News 24. Showers 22 - 26 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham In our community, volunteers Isolated Thunderstorm 20 - 27 provide integral support for Cardwell community groups, sporting clubs Scattered thunderstorms 21 - 27 and support services; and without Tully volunteers many of these groups with Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 27 and services would simply not exist. Shane Greenwood Mission Beach This year the TSC is partnering 54 Bryant Street, Tully - 4068 1004 Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 26 with Tully Library and the Cassowary Innisfail Coast Regional Council to hold a Scattered thunderstorms 21 - 26 volunteers afternoon tea on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Tully Library from 2:30 pm – 4 pm. Join us for a Volunteers Afternoon Tea, Benefits of volunteering Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Tully Library Not only does volunteering contribute from 2:30 pm – 4 pm. positively to our community, but it also During May Queensland will highlight and provides valuable work experience and praise over 700,000 Queenslanders who practical skills. In addition, volunteers often volunteer their time to make an extraordinary report positive effects on their emotional impact on individuals, communities, and the wellbeing and improved social interaction. If environment around us. Volunteers are also you can choose to volunteer for something an essential part of the fabric of Australian you are passionate about you will not only life. During May community groups across the be helping your community, but you will also country will stop to recognise and celebrate enjoy it and be able to share your passion the more than 6 Million Australians that make with others. volunteer contributions to our communities. Important questions to ask about

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Family and friends were recently invited to meet with our female residents to celebrate Mother’s Day. A delicious morning tea, beautiful decor, staff and volunteer hostesses, and music accompaniment by Mary provided everyone with a special occasion. Fresh chrysanthemums were also given out later. “Never forget the hands that raised you” is an appropriate quote for our beautiful mums and grandmothers. We do not have to wait until a special occasion to appreciate them!

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2022 Anglican Debutante Ball

Six stunning debutantes were presented to The Right Reverend Keith Joseph at the Anglican Debutante Ball, held at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall last Saturday night. This year's theme reflected the All Souls' Centenary celebrations and captured the atmosphere of the evening, which Ms Alex Meehan compered. The hall ceiling was transformed into a beautiful hoop of greenery combined with wisteria flowers and twinkling lights. Shades of gold combined with ivy and fairy lights created a sparkling effect that embraced the majestic theme. Guests sat down at tables decorated with gold swatches under mirrored squares which created the base for a beautiful oval display of ivy, dahlia and roses lit in the centre by a poppy candle. Debutantes and their presenters entered the hall through a beautiful arbour entwined with green ivy and embellished with fairy lights. Two large white pillars featuring beautiful arrangements of flowers and greenery completed the entrance. The stage was adorned with a vertical shimmering light display and featured silver dancing silhouette figurines to complete the majestic scene.

The music accompaniment for the formal part of the evening was provided by pianist Mrs Rita Phillips, with Mrs Lynda Wright on violin. Neville Milne's One Man Band entertained the enthusiastic crowd throughout the rest of the night. Starting the formal proceedings was Master Ryan Williams, the pageboy for the evening. He was followed by the two pretty flower girls who were presented to the Reverend. Four beautiful maids of honour and their partners: Renae Carbone, partnered by Kaileb Balanzategui, Georga Shailer, partnered by Ethan Hillyard, Trenyce Pearce, partnered by Hunter Winkel and Paige Sorbello, partnered by Dale Cantoni, were next to delight the crowd as they made their way gracefully to the stage. The debutantes were then escorted into the hall by their presenters, where they were met at the sparkling

arch by their elegantly attired partners. Partners and debutantes then proceeded down to the stage for presentation to The Right Reverend Keith Joseph with the help of Matron of Honour, Mrs Melanie Cohen. After the official presentation, the debutantes and their partners promenaded around the hall's centre before entertaining guests with two presentation dances, the Swing Waltz and the Sweetheart Waltz. In keeping with tradition, the debutantes also danced the Oxford Waltz with their presenters, while the partners danced with their mothers. A special dance, the Glengarry Swing, was held especially for the pageboy, flower girls and maids, along with debutantes and their partners. Long-serving Anglican member and past debutante, Mrs Erica Carr, officially proposed the toast to the debutantes. At the same time, partner Lachlan Hardy had the duty to respond. The honour of cutting the cake went to Kaitlin Johnson. A beautiful ribbon ceremony completed the formal cake cutting. Each debutante slowly unravelled soft coloured ribbon from under the cake, forming a semi-circular display of beauty and grace. The moving ceremony symbolised the progression of the debutantes from youth into elegant young ladies. Anglican debutantes and partners for 2022: 1. Kaitlin Johnson Daughter of: Phillip and Jodie Johnson of Ingham Presented by: Her father, Phillip Partnered by Lachlan Hardy Son of: Matthew and Rachel Hardy of Townsville 1. Mali-Ann Morley Daughter of: Edward and Prachern Morley of Lucinda Presented by: Her sister, Ju Partnered by Nathan Venturato Son of: Steven and Kandy Venturato of Macknade 1. Keira Bisson Daughter of: Glen and Bronwyn Bisson of Ingham Presented by: Her father, Glen Partnered by Elijah Schatkowski Son of: Alisha Schatkowski of Ingham 1. Samantha Pennay Daughter of: Tim and Serina Pennay of Ingham Presented by: Her father, Tim Partnered by Ryley Watts Son of: The late Leah Bullen of Ingham

1. Janae Pearce Daughter of: Troy and Jasmine Pearce of Townsville Presented by: Her father, Troy Partnered by Riley Dickson Son of: Chris and Satu Dickson of Ingham 1. Hope Royle Daughter of: Adam and Melissa Royle of Forrest Beach Presented by: Her father, Adam Partnered by Jack Nash Son of: Michael and Jennie Nash of Bemerside Ball committee secretary, Cassandra Trovato, said that the annual ball was the major fundraiser for the Anglican Church, and it was always a pleasure to see all the debutantes and their partners dressed up and dancing traditional dances from the past. We will see our Debutantes on parade at our upcoming All Souls' Centenary garden party in August, which we are very much looking forward to.

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Dancers finish on a high note at 39th IDBDS competition

MARIA GIRGENTI THE 39th annual Innisfail & District Ballet & Dance Society competition wrapped up in fine fashion, culminating in the awards presentation on Friday, May 6, where four local dancers took home major trophies. During the nine days, adjudicator Julie Jobson from the Gold Coast provided professional feedback and strived to encourage and inspire all young performers to continue their journey of participation in the performing arts. Local dancers featured strongly and received first place trophies, second and third medals and HC ribbons over the final four days of competition.

Results: Tap solo - 12 years HC: Amity Stewart Speed Tap solo - 18 years and under 2nd: Bianca Brant Waltz Tap solo - 14 - 18 years 1st: Adelle Page 3rd: Bianca Brant Modern Slow/Lyrical solo - 12 years 2nd: Heleana Kuhn Junior Tap championship - 13 years and under 3rd: Mia Terry Senior Tap championship 14 - 18 years 2nd: Adelle Page 3rd: Bianca Brant Hip Hop solo - 12 years and under 1st: Heleana Kuhn Modern Jazz solo - 12 years HC: Heleana Kuhn

Modern Contemporary solo - 12 years HC: Heleana Kuhn Modern Jazz solo - 15 - 18 years 1st: Bianca Brant Musical Theatre/Cabaret solo - 18 years and under 2nd: Adelle Page 3rd: Bianca Brant HC: Amity Stewart Two new awards - Most Memorable Routine of Competition - Turning Pointe Dance Studios, Cairns (One Night Only), and the Highest Scoring Routine of Competition - Shelby Giles from Cairns in the Modern championship with 99 points. Mary Tonner from Townsville, who has been penciller at the IDBDS competition for 20 years received recognition from the committee for her dedicated service.

Major award winners: Encouragement Award (12 - 13 years): Amity Stewart Aggregate Winner (14 - 18 years): Bianca Brant Aggregate Runner Up (14 - 18 years): Adelle Page Age Champion (14 - 18 years): Bianca Brant Senior Song and Dance Champion: Bianca Brant Most Promising Cassowary Coast Senior Dancer: Adelle Page Most Promising Cassowary Coast Junior Dancer: Mia Terry Adjudicator’s Choice Award Most Outstanding Costume: Dance Works Academy (Priscilla)

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Funding Green Light for STP and Dredging Projects RESIDENTS, businesses and visitors to Cardwell and Port Hinchinbrook are welcoming the news that funding agreements for One Mile Creek dredging and Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) have been executed. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said it had taken a lot of hard work with strong community advocacy and all levels of government working together towards this positive outcome. “Our community emphatically told Council that this was a key priority for residents and I’m proud to announce that funding agreements have been executed. “We understand that the marine, tourism and recreational industries and the people who work in these industries depend on access to our waterways. Providing a navigable channel is also important to residents and visitors to our waterside communities; our stunning beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and nearby islands which are a major drawcard for our tourism market.” Councillor Nolan said that the execution of the funding agreement with the Australian Government for $1.5 million, allows Council to progress a procurement process for the emergency dredging of One Mile Creek. Once completed, the emergency dredging will create opportunities for recreational and commercial users alike and have flow on effects to the local economy. The navigable channel will also improve safety for marine users and support the local volunteer Coast Guard. In further good news, formal agreements have been finalised for the funding required for upgrading the Port Hinchinbrook STP. With numerous failures of the estates ageing STP and associated infrastructure, this matter has been critical to resolve as releases to the environment had the very real potential to impact on public health and the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. “Council has signed an agreement with the Australian Government for $6 million in funding for the STP. The total cost for this project is $14.25 million with the Queensland Government also providing $6.3 million. The project will see a new STP built to replace the current failing system as well as renewal of some pump station and effluent infrastructure, culverts and road assets. “Council staff are working behind the scenes to progress with the design phase. The current schedule aims to have the design fast tracked with preliminary designs complete by the end of July 2022, and tenders called in August 2022. “I thank the community for working with Council and both the Queensland and Australian Government for helping progress these critical projects, Council hope this lasting solution will provide confidence for future private investment in this iconic development. This project is a perfect of example of walking together in terms of one community and one region,” Councillor Nolan said. For more information on the above projects, please contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast,qld.gov.au. Alternatively, you can find out more by visiting the Port Hinchinbrook Normalisation project webpage at Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage Treatment Plant and Normalisation – Cassowary Coast Regional Council. The One Mile Creek emergency dredging project is funded through the Australian Government’s Community Development Grants Program. The Port Hinchinbrook STP and normalisation project is funded by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

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Proposed Windfarms threaten the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage Wet Tropics Area

CAROLYN EMMS, RAINFOREST RESERVES AUSTRALIA PRESIDENT

ON Sunday, May 15, Rainforest Reserves Australia welcomed community members to a public meeting titled “Rethinking Renewables and their ecological impacts”. Keynote speaker environmental scientist Pamela Jones explored how numerous proposed windfarms along the western side of the Dividing Range in North Queensland may impact wildlife, water cycles, microclimates and more. So far, Chalumbin windfarm, Upper Burdekin windfarm, Mt Fox windfarm and Desailly Energy Park are all in the pipeline to be approved on areas of high ecological significance in North Queensland, in close proximity or adjacent to the World Heritage Wet Tropics Area. Are we destroying the Barrier Reef for “green energy”? “Projects like Chalumbin lie on the headwaters of the river catchments of the Wet Tropics Area. Hundreds of kms of unsealed 70 metre-wide roads that cross waterways have the potential to dump sediment and other pollutants down rivers through areas of World Heritage Rain Forest, and cane farms out to the Great Barrier Reef. Farmers fear they will be blamed. There is no provision under the EBPC Act to consider any type of off-site impact. Water quality is not considered.” states Pamela Jones, environmental scientist. “Forests are giant carbon and water storage batteries. Why discharge greenhouse gases to the atmosphere by land clearing and lose all the benefits forests provide in the mitigation of climate change? When they are gone, we lose all the carbon sequestration and cooling they do every day. Natural forests do this better than plantation forests.” argues Jones.

Old-growth forests: not just beautiful, but superior carbon absorbers that cool the earth “By clearing forest to build wind farms, we lose a very substantial proportion of the carbon savings we would make by siting them elsewhere. Much of what we gain in lower carbon emissions from wind power, we lose by destroying forest. We also lose our irreplaceable biodiversity, Aboriginal cultural heritage, and tourist jobs in areas of high importance. High quality patches of remnant forest are rare and precious, and some windfarm project areas were being planned for inclusion in National Parks.” states Jones. Are we losing our rainfall thanks to windfarms?

“Loss of forest on mountain tops will lessen rainfall and lead to more droughts and flooding. While one project may have almost negligible impact on weather, more and more wind farms are proposed. A major failing of the EBPC Act is the absence of assessment of cumulative impacts. The windfarm projects change the land use from forest to major industrial, permitting major extensions to each project being possible with much less assessment. This will impact on both our World Heritage listed Wet Tropical Forests and Great Barrier Reef while drying our inland agricultural lands to the west.” states Pamela Jones. For the Chalumbin Wind Farm proposal, there will be a PER (Public Environmental Report), which will need a response from the public. Stay informed by subscribing to our webpage and Facebook - www. rainforestreserves.org.au

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$6m Mission Beach breakwater - only safe harbour between Cairns and Townsville. Feluga intersection rebuild (one death a year). Cyclone Niran banana farmer support payments. $10,000m Cyclone Reinsurance Pool for Nth Aust. $7.5m for dredging and sewerage at Cardwell (more to come) $2,000m Gordonvale to Cairns Hwy, divided, four-lane. $1,500m to 2019 North Qld flood recovery. $3m Tully rugby league/sports grandstand built. $1.2m Innisfail bowls club redevelopment Money allocated in the budget for the return of backpackers. $28m Ch.Towers weir for irrigation, town supply and hopefully a meatworks. Mornington Island, Doomadgee and Yarrabah Market Gardens to combat diabetes and malnutrition. HECS alleviation to attract doctors to our towns. $180m for the Hughenden HIPCo Dam. Project (to create 200 owner-operator farms). Funding for Copperstring Transmission line. $100m Hann Hwy sealed (fruit and veg route) cuts 1500km off round trip to Vic from Tablelands/Tully.

Make money projects', not 'absorb money projects'. Sovereign Fuel and Electricity Security (1. ethanol and algae, 2. waste-to-diesel plants, 3. ban oil exports (refine in Aust.) and 4. Aust.made electric cars and buses (n.b. metro and govt. use only). Missile Fortress wall for Australia. A rifle training program for every boy, stored in the high school armoury. (Cadets/Guerrilla Army/girls too) Cairns-built patrol boats equipped with missiles. An army battalion in Mount Isa (1,000 men). Bridle Track Tunnel, Mareeba to Cairns in 19 mins. North Johnstone Transfer (Atherton Tablelands/Mareeba water). Ingham's Stone River Weirs (crop diversification). To every North Qld family, acreage. That acreage = their kingdom. A restoration of the free society we once had. Populate 12 Gulf and Mid-West towns through owner-operator, ballot scheme irrigation. Towns will grow to 25,000. Acreage housing blocks, so miners can live in the communities they work in, not Brisbane fly-ins. New markets for graziers, fruit & veg producers. Prioritise the VIP countries: Indonesia, Vietnam & Philippines.

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SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN IT is often hard to not let life get the best of you. When I look at what is happening in the world, I see the wars, the famines and the endless arguments about how to make it right. Things do not appear to be anything that instils faith. I don’t currently see a political system that represents me when I look at the way our western society is heading. I am sure that there are people who feel adequately represented, but I don’t see this on the ground. Recently I spoke to someone I respect, and we talked about the history of nations. We spoke of Rome and how it was not destroyed by people outside but by fractions from within. This has happened throughout the centuries.

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This is concerning to me as I see some severe fractions within our society. That is why my faith is first and foremost in Christ. If I look at the world, all I can see is doom and negativity. “Yes, indeed – God is my salvation. I trust, I won’t be afraid. God- yes God! -is my strength and song, best of all, my salvation!” Isaiah 12:2 (MSG)

Letters to the editor In reply to Sandra Taylor's letter April 29. FIRST and foremost, Anzac Day is about remembering the sacrifices our brave men and women made for the freedom of our country, and others, and not about people putting aside their petty differences. Kind regards, Justin Gillis, El Arish

Bad Vibes! IT’S election time, and we have seen plenty of poor advertising on the TV of late. Unfortunately, the bad vibes of that advertising has arrived in the community. In Cardwell over half of the KAP election signs have been taken, then have been replaced and taken again. Whether it has been political, or removed for other reasons, whichever way, it is in poor taste. It is a criminal offence to steal or deface these electoral signs, so I hope you get caught with the evidence whoever is removing them. Let’s keep Australia a great place to live and be proud of, and make your vote count. Keith Everingham, Cardwell.

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Jennifer Cox Candidate for Kennedy "THERE is a housing crisis in all of Australia because consecutive governments have not built public housing in many years. In fact, the Labor State Government has sold off over 1400 public houses and properties in Qld. Almost 100 of these houses, sold to private developers, are in the federal seat of Kennedy under Katter's watch. Social housing sell-offs and so-called solutions like first homeowners grants have inflated the market and increased housing prices, locking a generation out of homeownership. Decreasing deposit requirements or taking super to use as a deposit only puts people further into dangerous debt levels. The Greens will build one million new homes over 20 years. Hence, everyone has an affordable place to live without driving market prices up further. Providing free TAFE will ensure we have more builders and tradies to continue to develop our growing country. By making billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share of tax, we can house everyone on the social housing waitlist and permanently bring down housing costs, so no one's left homeless or facing overwhelming debt. The Greens are also pushing to immediately cap rent increases and ban rent bidding to tie rents to inflation. People get a fair chance to apply for a home. Unfortunately, both major parties take big donations from the property industry, which means they put big developers and speculators first. Their governments have made it harder to buy your first home than your sixth. The Greens would stand up for ordinary people just looking for a secure, affordable home for themselves and their families. Our investment in public housing and reforms to make renting more secure and affordable will mean everyone has a safe, stable home - whether you rent or own." If you need anything personal about me, let me know.

HELLO, my name is Shirley Jones and my family used to live on a cane farm on Syndicate Road, back in the 50’s. My two brothers were enrolled at the Riversdale State School around 1952-56. I believe that this school has been closed for many years. I have been in contact with the State Archives in Brisbane, regarding records, but they have informed me that they do not have any pictures of this now, demolished school. Would it be possible for any readers to let me know if you have one hidden away in their albums? It would be greatly received. I have not been back to Tully for many years but plan a visit later this year......all going well. You may contact me via my email address: shirleyanne23@yahoo.com.au Thank you so much for your help in this matter. Best wishes to all, Shirley Melbourne, Vic.

Hells Gate Dam VOTERS of Kennedy, the LNP are the only party that can take the Hells Gate Dam project to the next level Katter has been pushing for it for years and that’s why it hasn’t happened as one Independent in parliament has zero influence on actually making a positive contribution The ALP and all the other independents have not commented on this project as I feel they don’t understand the significance of it It’s a game changer for our water/ food security and flood mitigation On other matters The Morrison government has seen us through the pandemic with a strong economy, in fact one of the best in the world with low unemployment, low interest rates and handouts for flood, fire, and other natural disasters Kennedy needs more than a part time representative who shoots from the hip and misses the target in

Friday, May 20, 2022 most cases. Someone who will actively lobby for the electorate of Kennedy and achieve local goals in tourism, roads , economy , health and aged care with responsible environmental concerns Morrison in my view has performed well over the last term and we need to keep the ship on a tried and steady course in my book by tomorrow voting for Bryce MacDonald LNP candidate for Kennedy Matt Dyason Innisfail

A deceitful slogan ALONG with probably most electors in the Federal seat of Kennedy, I have received a card and a leaflet in the name of two LNP candidates, telling readers why they should not vote for Bob Katter this election, but to vote for them instead. In several previous Federal elections, the LNP has used the deceitful slogan ‘A vote for Katter is a vote for Labor. However, this year, the LNP deception has gone a step further, by making it look like they are quoting what Bob was reported in newspapers as having said. The names of LNP candidates, Bryce MacDonald and Susan McDonald, are attached to four quotes. Three of the quotes are alleged to have been published in The Australian and The Courier Mail newspapers on Friday 25 March 2022. These newspaper articles comment on Mr Katter’s media release two days earlier. According to the LNP campaign material distributed to electors, the quotes collectively focus on Bob saying that he would withhold his support from the Coalition and support Labor instead, with ‘The Labor Party can ring me up anytime’ quote blown up in big letters. A fourth quote from The Australian newspaper dated Wednesday 24 March 2021 informs readers that Bob said that ‘I am considering my position’ (about who to support). Readers might be interested to know what Bob actually said in the original source, his media release about the Hells Gate Dam project. After stating his disappointment with what he saw as a vastly scaled down project from what he had been negotiating for over several years, Bob said ‘I will be considering all my options. We aren’t for the Liberal party of Australia, we aren’t for the Labor party of Australia, we are for the people of Australia. I’m leaving it out there. The Prime Minister can ring me up anytime. The Deputy Prime Minister can ring me up anytime. The Labor Party can ring me up anytime. But I’m considering all my options’. Far from making dishonest political mileage, as the LNP is doing again this campaign, Bob is actually sticking to his long term commitment to achieve a major piece of infrastructure for his electorate. Instead of making a big ticket election promise to try to sway voters just in time for the Federal ballot, Bob is consistently sticking on course for the best outcome for his constituents in the matter of the dam. This is not at all how the LNP have portrayed it. Their election material has deceptively misrepresented Mr Katter’s directness, to achieve power for themselves, at any cost. Instead of voting for anyone other than Bob, as LNP election material suggests, readers might seriously consider whether Bryce MacDonald and Susan McDonald have the integrity to fairly represent the people of Kennedy. Yours sincerely, Phil Peachey, Dimbulah.

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Bob Katter, 76, KAP, KENNEDY MP “BEFORE politics, I worked my own mining leases near Cloncurry, ran cattle on a station in the Gulf, sold insurance contracts, and worked in the Mount Isa Mines lead smelter. In the much-maligned Bjelke-Petersen Queensland Government, I was Minister for Mines and Energy, First Australian Affairs, Northern Development, and Multicultural Affairs. Our Government built a dam, a mine and a rail line every year. Modern governments simply do not govern or build anything. I have been the Member for Kennedy since 1993. I left the National Party in 2001 after they deregulated and destroyed nearly all our primary industries, including dairy, sugar, eggs, peanuts, maise, fishing, and tobacco, to name a few. We fought the fight to restart the live cattle industry after the Gillard Govt. closed the live cattle trade to Indonesia, and we won. I worked with Robert Mackay and Dick Pratt to convince John Howard not to allow banana imports in from the Philippines, which John Anderson and the National Party had signed off. Again we got a breakthrough.

Hearing again from the Candidates Labor Candidate for Kennedy Jason Brandan Who

My name is Jason Brandon, and I'm running for the seat of Kennedy for Labor. I currently work for Mt Isa Mines as a Risk Advisor. Before that, I worked with Qantas for 13 years as an aircraft maintenance engineer, all whilst completing my degree at the University of Queensland in Health and Safety Science (with honour). I live in Mount Isa with my wife, my 3yo daughter and six-month-old son. I'm involved in the community through my soccer club and am vice I won’t tell you what I am going to do. I will tell you president of the Mount Isa Agricultural Show Society. what I have done. A politician’s pre-election promise is worth very little.

Why

$2B has been spent on the divided highway between People in Kennedy are telling me they are falling Gordonvale and Cairns, thanks to the local leadership further and further behind. The cost of living has of the Edmonton Traders (Fran Lindsay and Peter skyrocketed, bills have gone up, but wages have Piccone), Brett Moller and the Gordonvale Chamber of flatlined. I put my hand up because Anthony Albanese Commerce. The Feluga death-trap intersection is finally being has a plan for a better future for our community. A plan fixed. Again, our fighters in Feluga and Shane Knuth that will ease the cost of living by reducing childcare, strengthening Medicare and creating secure, well-paid MP made this happen. Tully’s sports grandstand has been built and is in jobs so you can plan for the future. use. What an outstanding achievement by the Tully community, including the Tigers Rugby League and Key Issues Anthony Emmi. Some of the critical issues facing Kennedy residents Two of our sons, Jake Clifford and Thomas Flegler, are playing in the NRL, while Jack Campagnolo is are affordable and accessible health care. It's so unstoppable in the NSW Cup. important to regional Queensland. That's why my The Mission Beach Rock Wall and boating facility priority will be to get more GPs to work in the region. has been built. It is the only safe harbour between We need to fix aged care as it's also essential to Cairns and Townsville. A 40-year battle won by the our community. Older Australians who built this country people of Mission Beach. deserve dignity and respect, and for the workers that More than $7m has been committed to Cardwell's provide their care to be appropriately paid. Under Labor, dredging and sewerage treatment plant. More funding we will fix the crisis in aged care by putting nurses back is to come. into nursing homes. We have arbitration and the ability to negotiate back And only an Albanese Labor Government will make in the sugar industry, thanks to the sugar code secured childcare cheaper and more accessible so we can ease in Qld Parliament by the KAP. the cost of living pressures on hard-working families in Hinchinbrook Mayor Ramon Jayo’s proposed Stone and Herbert River Weirs have legs. We must diversify Kennedy. our agricultural economy.

Looking forward, the rising cost of living must be Why vote for me tackled. People simply cannot afford to live. It's time to stop living in the past and start looking Income splitting should be legalised for families with to the future, leaving a better lot for our children. Only a single income and children and prorated down for less deserving situations. The income earner should Labor has a plan for a better future, creating more be able to split their income with the number of people secure jobs, bringing manufacturing back to Australia, dependent on that income (whether that be their spouse Fixing the crisis that is aged, improving our child care and the number of children they have under 18). system, protecting Medicare and lowering the cost of This would drop them down to the lowest tax bracket. living. It would mean these families where the income-earner makes $80,000 to $90,000 would get around $20,000 I've already been able to deliver key back at tax time.

infrastructure funding for Charters Towers. If elected, I will continue to work with local councils and State Government and deliver for Kennedy. The Qatar Government makes $29 billion a year

The KAP is proposing a $100 a week increase to the age pension, paid for by a 5 per cent charge on all imports (primage) and a tax on gas exports.

in revenue with the same sized gas industry, and Australia’s Government gets just $600 million.

The people in control of this nation should be utterly ashamed of themselves.”

Thanks, Jason

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Peter Campion UAP Candidate for Kennedy

WE'RE fed some appalling lies by our politicians and bureaucrats (our governments) and by corporate spokespeople (mostly from corporations with vested interests). The longest-running one is that carbon dioxide, the miracle molecule on which all life depends, is dangerous and can cause runaway global warming when it self-evidently does not and cannot. Nonetheless, this lie is repeated in every election by all the major parties. It is used to extract money from us. I read from the official BoM record of our oldest sealevel gauge at Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour at the various candidates' forums around the electorate. Seas are ten centimetres lower now than they were in 1914, and no sea-level rise means no melting ice caps means no global warming. Then there's the fact that no low-lying town is building or even planning a dike to keep these rising seas out. Shouldn't that be their priority, given that most human CO2 is produced in foreign countries? Then there are the Laws of physics, which prove clearly that CO2 cannot "trap heat". CO2 absorbs outgoing longwave infrared radiation (heat) as photons at the 14.8 microns wavelength (Planck's Law). The absorption temperature at 14.8 microns is -80 degrees Celsius (Wien's Displacement Law). Minus 80 degrees Celsius is 95 degrees lower than average surface temperature and is found in the stratosphere. The Second Law of Thermodynamics proves heat doesn't flow from cold zones to hotter zones. CO2 merely delays outgoing infrared photons momentarily so high up in the atmosphere it's irrelevant. Atmospheric CO2 is contingent upon seawater temperature (Henry's Law). Only the sun has the energy to heat 1.335 billion cubic kilometres of ocean. Suppose CO2 was the problem that the propagandists have spent decades shouting about. In that case, the solution is nuclear - not wind and solar. Wind and solar cannot produce electricity that is cheap or reliable – in fact, they've doubled our power bills since their introduction into our grids. Their contribution is intermittent, unreliable, unpredictable, and asynchronous, which means they cannot replace coal, nuclear, or large hydro. CO2 is not the problem alarmists claim it is. We can be certain of this because, in the absence of a falsifiable hypothesis, we've had to rely on their predictive capacity - and precisely none of their predictions have eventuated. So, what does control the climate? The sun mainly, with a little help from radiation and particle streams from elsewhere in the galaxy and the layout of the continents influencing ocean currents. To control Earth's climate, you must control the sun – something we can't do. The "climate debate" is now and always has been political, anti-scientific, and an excellent mechanism for fleecing us while gaining political power. But it wasn't working quickly enough for the globalists who meet in plain sight in Davos. And that's why we got the global Covid-19 pandemic. As with climate alarmism, Covid alarmism is not supported by irrefutable facts or evidence – just lots of arm-waving and screeching and government thievery. Only with Covid, it wasn't just our money that was stolen – it was our freedom, our bodily autonomy, the sanctity of our doctor-patient relationships, and in many cases, our jobs and small businesses. For those of us who are aware that a range of cheap and effective Covid cures were suppressed and banned, and that the so-called "vaccines" have killed and injured far more people than any government has admitted, this is murderous globalist tyranny that absolutely must end in prosecution for those responsible. Only the UAP will work to end climate and Covid alarmism and to guarantee our rights.

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Fay Camilleri celebrates her 100th birthday

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI LONG-TERM Innisfail resident Fay Camilleri celebrated her 100th birthday with a luncheon at Roscoe's Piazza surrounded by family, neighbours, friends and four generations of family. Guests travelled from Brisbane, New South Wales, Perth and the USA to be part of the special occasion. Fay received congratulatory messages from Queen Elizabeth II, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Governor-General of Australia David Hurley, Member for Hill Shane Knuth and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter. Rafaella (Fay) Bufi was born on May 3, 1922, in the city of Molfetta, Province of Bari, southern Italy, to parents Onofrio and Angelena Bufi and was the eldest of three siblings. Fay is the only surviving member of her generation. At the age of seven, she lost her mother and her father later remarried. Fay travelled with her mother to Australia by boat just shy of two years old. Her father was already in Australia, and they first docked at Mourilyan Harbour. In the early 1920s, Fay lived in a tin shed at Pin Gin Hill while her father worked in the area as a labourer cutting down trees. Fay's father, born in 1891, lived to the ripe old age of 101.

Fay has 14 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren, with another due in September. Fay made a living at home with her sewing and alterations. She sewed the wedding dresses for her two daughters and passed these valuable skills on to them.

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At the age of 86, Fay travelled for the first time overseas with family members and visited Rome, Naples and Malta. As Fay is a very friendly person, she enjoys attending respite once a week. She is happiest in the company of family and friends. "In my life, I worked hard and have been blessed with good health, so I am always thankful to God for the life I've had."

Fay attended Coorumba State School, which opened in 1924 and had 30 children and one teacher at the time. When Fay lost her mother, she had to leave school and look after her younger siblings at home as her father was working away.

Centenarian, Fay Camilleri with her five children, Joe Camilleri, Rose Caltabiano, Michael Camilleri, Frank Camilleri and Lena Calleja.

Two years later, Fay returned to school and had to start her learning all over again. Fay, who loved learning, spent the next six years at school until the age of 14. In 1941, at the age of 19, Fay married Francesco (Frank) Camilleri at Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Innisfail. After the couple were married, they lived on the cane farm at Henderson Drive, which her husband had established before they were married. They had five children, three sons and two daughters. They lived in the house Frank built until his passing in 1970, and during this time, Fay helped with the farm work. Widowed at 47, Fay continued to live in the house until 1977, having sold her share of the farm in 1975. On December 20, 1977, she moved into her newly built house at Belvedere, which Fay designed and still lives there today.

Fay Camilleri celebrated her 100th birthday on May 3.

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Sugar Reef Baptist

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

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Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

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Pioneer Memorial

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Eco Bricks, cut your rubbish and DIY your own building material LEXY MARQUIS IT seems everything these days comes in soft plastics, bread bags, frozen veggies, fruit, plastic wrap, toilet paper wrapper etc.

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It all adds up and then is chucked out into the landfill. Enter Eco Bricks. By simply taking a plastic bottle and stuffing it full and tight with clean and dry non-biodegradable plastics with the help of a stick to jam it all in there, not only are you helping the environment, but you have cost-saving building material. Once a collection of eco-bricks is made, there are many applications. Outdoor furniture, garden beds, stairs, sheds, walls and other structures are routinely made overseas. The bricks can be mortared together or retained with the use of mesh, such as hog mesh. When you combine making eco-bricks with composting and recycling, it’s astounding how little waste is left to go to landfills.

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Silkwood Clay Target Club monthly shoot competition

Silkwood Clay Target Club President Duncan Sutherland with A-Grade winner George Bugeja from the Silkwood Club. ON Sunday, May 15, Silkwood Clay Target Club hosted another Cassowary Coast competition shoot. Duncan Sutherland with B-Grade winner Alan The first event was a 30 Target Double Barrel, Birch. followed by the 100 Target Point Score.

Duncan Sutherland with AA-Grade winner Paul Crapella, a Silkwood Club member.

Results: EVENT 1 - 30 Target Double Barrel Cash Divide AA - Equal 1st: Michael Thurston, Aaron Lemphers and Jar Smaniotto 30/30 A - 1st: Peter Threlfall 29/30; 2nd: Rebekah Rosendahl 29/30 B - 1st: Maurizio Nadalin 29/30; 2nd: John Stella 29/30 C - Equal 1st: Joe Collins, Peter Neubecker and Allan Millwood 25/30 EVENT 2 - Cassowary Coast 100 Target Point Score Overall winner: Aaron Lemphers 293/300 AA - 1st: Paul Crapella 290/300; 2nd: Jar Smaniotto 287/300; 3rd: Michael Thurston 283/300 A - 1st: George Bugeja 283/300; 2nd: Barry Lansdown 279/300; 3rd: Rebekah Rosendahl 277/300 B - 1st: Alan Birch 274/300; 2nd: Maurizio Nadalin 267/300; 3rd: John Stella 260/300 C - 1st: Rob Draper 259/300; 2nd: Peter Neubecker 256/300; 3rd: Peter Neilsen 243/300

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Duncan Sutherland congratulated Aaron Lemphers - overall winner of the Cassowary Coast 100 Target Point Score event.

Duncan Sutherland with C-Grade winner Rob Draper.

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These two clubs have had a regular annual social game rotation. Keep this afternoon free.

Anyone wishing to learn to play bowls please call the club or come in any time that we are there. We have coaches waiting to help you.

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Wednesday, May 11. Bowlers enjoyed a BBQ lunch after our meeting. Sadly, rain prevented our bowling afternoon.

INNISFAIL Ladies enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon of social bowls on Wednesday, May 18.

Sunday, May 15. 14 Bowlers enjoyed 2 games of 10 Ends.

We welcomed a new member, Addi Butorac, who will be a fantastic addition to our club.

Team 1 Robyn Brunello/Bev Harrop 17 v Team 2 Rita Pezzutto/Joan Mercer 2.

Two games played out: Louise Hoskins, Bev Anderson and Dianne Wheeler 24, defeated Maisie Smith/Daphne Kirkman, Lyn Stevenson and Jan Dunn 12.

Team 3 Joanne Townsend/Avis Ray 3 v Team 4 Ron Senini/Val Zamora 11.

In a remarkably close game, Pam Anderson, Ann Rule, Dian Catelan and Joan Atkinson 16 defeated Addi Butorac, Helen Paterson, Diana O'Brien and Sue Morrison 13. June promises to be a busy month for the lady bowlers with pennants, as well as many special club competitions.

Babinda Bowls No social bowls on Thursday. It was a bit damp. Social bowls on Sunday, winners: Jamie & George, runner-up Allan & Joan. Names in by 1 for 1.30 pm start for Social bowls on Thursday and Sunday. Singles game played on Saturday, Gavin Omodei defeated Jim Azzopardi, in a very close game. Round three of the pennants: Saturday, May 21 at Babinda Babinda vs Tully. Check the board for players required. Bowlers from Gordonvale and Innisfail Clubs are intending to travel to Babinda and engage in a social

Team 5 Rod Bradley/Pam Staier/Anthony Fitzsimmons 8 v Team 6 Ray Downing/Rita Hudson Wendy Niven 5 After Smoko Team 1 (5) v Team 3 (8). Team 2 (4) v Team 4 (15) Team 5 (5) v Team 6 (12)

Silkwood Bowls Wednesday, May 18: Another men’s club championship game played between Tim Wallis & Len Charman the score was 25 to 16 seeing Len progressing through to the final round. A game of pairs with team Denise Charman & Delmo Tarditi against team Barry Green/Tim Wallis & Lee-ann Mayell with the win to team Denise 32 to 21. Saturday, May 14 was round 3 for the men’s pennant seeing Silkwood play against Tully at Tully Bowls Club, the score was Silkwood 32 and Tully 39. Sunday, May 15 seen Jean Messina and Denise Charman play the next round for the A Grade singles for club championship. Denise now moves to the final round.

Winners on the day were Team 4 Ron Senini/Val Zamora ($10 Voucher for IGA) runner up Team 5 Rod Bradley/Pam Staier/ Anthony Fitzsimmons (free drink).

Bryan Meyer & Rex Williams played the next round of the Club Championship Singles with a tight scoring game with the win going to Rex Williams, the score was 25/23. Rex now moves onto the final round.

Raffle Winners were Avis Ray and Val Zamora (each received a $25 dinner voucher for Tigers League Club). Members enjoyed a social drink after the game.

A game of social pairs with Team Dan Dunne & Jordy Dempsey who were defeated by Team Len Charman & Byron Mayell, the score was 9 to 24.

Saturday, May 14. Men’s Pennants. Tully played Silkwood in Tully. Tully won both Games and overall scores were 39-32. Congratulations Tully! Well done. We look forward to seeing our ‘Grey Nomads’ returning for winter to join us for our social bowls afternoons. We still start at 1.30pm on Wednesdays and Sundays. (See notice at all Caravan parks notice boards) Names in the book by 1 pm please. Club no is

Team Delmo Tarditi & Mirella Berryman defeated Team Alan Hudson & Ann Hollingsworth with the scores 30 to 13. NO Friday Night Barefoot bowls or BBQ. Watch this space for the next Friday Night Barefoot Bowls night. Bowls social days are Wednesday and Sunday with sign in at 1 pm for a 1.30 pm start. For all enquires contact the club on 0475759808 or follow on our Facebook page.

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Paradise Run Mission Beach

NINETY-NINE years ‘young’ is the best way to describe Moyae Keen’s age. The Tully great-grandmother was the toast of Paradise Runs Mission Beach recently when she strolled through the finish line at the ninety-ninth run and walk. It was a special day for both the Keen family and Paradise Runs.

other locations, Paradise Runs offers people of all ages and abilities the chance to meet every Saturday and run or walk a three or five-kilometre course for a gold coin donation. At Mission Beach, it’s on a walking trail starting and ending at the carpark beside Castaways Resort. The 100th event will also feature a 10km run or walk and, as usual, plenty of random prizes.

“She loved being beside the beach and under the trees, and she walked some of it. It was just great to give her an adventure at this stage of her life.”

“It’s a great start to the weekend,’’ Randall says. “There are usually between 50 and 70 people. We have runners and walkers from five years old to their 70s, and now 90s, and lots of families with parents and kids in it. It’s all about being active and meeting other people. And we have great support from over 30 local businesses.

Paradise Runs is gearing up for its 100th run-walk this Saturday morning – and organiser Randall Russell would love to see 100 participants enjoying a healthy and scenic start to the weekend. Like Park Runs in

registration from 6:30 am. Newcomers are welcome.

“Mum has always loved to walk, so when we told her it was the 99th run, the family was going, and we had a buggy she could use, she said she’d give it a go,’’ son Bill Keens said.

Golf News Innisfail Golf Club INNISFAIL’S junior golfers competed in the combined FNQ Junior Championship and Atherton Junior Open on May 7 - 8 and performed very well. The event attracted 38 juniors from across the region who braved windy, overcast and rainy conditions. Results: Caine Cockle - Nett Winner 18-holes and qualified for the Greg Norman Junior Masters on the Gold Coast in December Regina Gattera - 13-hole Girls Nett winner Keean Greven - 9-Hole Boys Nett winner Max Costello - 9-Hole Boys Nett runner up A special mention to the parents who travelled up the hill to the event and Tom and the Atherton Golf Club for hosting this event.

Tully 99-year-old Moyae Keen with (back L-R) Jessica Keen, Shaun Burns, Louise Robertson, “We’ve cracked 100 a couple of times. Hopefully Pamela and Bill Keen and (front L-R) Matthew that’ll happen again for our 100th.” Keen, Henry, Edward and William Robertson, Paradise Runs starts at 7 am every Saturday, with and Christopher Keen. 5/14 - Josh Jones

2nd - Alex Gilbride 37

8/17 - Addi Butorac

3rd - Kyjel Spencer 36

3/12 - E Nest 6/15 9/18 - Stephen Todd Day 2 - NTPs 1/10 4/13 - Ryan Thwaite 7/16 - Danny Bradley 2/11 - Shane Trembath 5/14 - Jake Cockle 8/17 - Addi Butorac 3/12 - Shane Trembath 6/15 - Ian Saunderson 9/18 - Jake Cockle Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm groups of 4 permitted - online bookings

4th - Tony Gray 34 (On C/B from Les Douglas and Bruce Dorante) NTP’s 2/11 Mike Ellicott 7/16 Men Luke Borgna 7/16 Ladies Kim Robertson No Sporters played last Thursday due to the inundation.

Ingham Golf NEWS Herbert River Crushers Football club Ambrose was held on Sunday, May 8, 2022. A fantastic field of 68 players had a great day despite the passing showers throughout the day. The day was a great success, with funds raised for Austin Cockburn, who is currently down at the Ronald McDonald House in Brisbane. Thank you to the Herbert River Crushers for choosing Ingham Golf Club to host a great event.

On the second day, the first fairway being underwater resulted in a delay in tee-off times, and 21 players ventured out to finish the two days.

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The Tropic Petroleum Ingham Open and Moduline Kitchens Closed championships are fast approaching. Nomination forms for the open were sent through Monday. Please fill it in and send it through to inghamgc2021@ gmail.com or fill in the nomination sheet at the clubhouse.

DUE to our wonderful liquid sunshine, Tuesday comp and Sporters comp were washouts.

We have several out of town nominations already, so it would be fantastic to see great local support.

A huge thank you to the volunteers, sponsors Hoad Business Development, Custom Build Constructions, Reidy’s Bananas, In Electrics and LaManna Premier Group, and Roscoe’s Piazza for the catered lunch.

Saturday, May 14, the Stableford Club event was able to go ahead, but still very soggy underfoot. A few of our members went to play in the Cardwell open, making for a small field for Saturday.

Well done to all the players who finished both days of the Innisfail Classic on May 7 - 8, as it was challenging in wet conditions.

Overall results: Men’s Gross A-Grade - Jake Cockle (141) Men’s Gross B-Grade - Luke Peters (164) Men’s Gross C-Grade - Geoff Johnston (175) Ladies Gross Division 1 - Addi Butorac (162) Division 2 - Hipas Donald (195) Men’s Nett A-Grade - Colin Bidgood (143) Men’s Nett B-Grade - Shane Trembath (155) Men’s Nett C-Grade - Ryan Thwaite (136) Ladies Nett Division 1 - Lisa Spiegler (140) Division 2 - Leann King (155) Day 2 - NTPs 1/10 - Jake Cockle 4/13 - Glenn Powell 7/16 - Aman Singh 2/11 - Debra Smith

May 21 - Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Stableford May 28 - Russell Sign & Print Stableford

It appeared that Harry Spiegler decided to play golf and not hack with his win, with 36 points. Troy Kopp came in second place with 34 points. NTP Winners Men’s #2/11 Jamie Smith All In # 4/13 Troy Kopp Ladies #5/14 No ladies made it on

Nilo and Antoinette Martin Family Golf Day will be held on June 11 2022. A big thankyou to Nilo and Antoinette, who have sponsored this day for some years. The club is very appreciative. Upcoming events Following the rain through this week, this weekend’s round of the players’ championship will be postponed with the composite course being in play. With the cancellation of a couple of weekends recently, a new draw will be provided. The Below events are locked in and will not change. May 29 – Tropic Petroleum Ingham Men’s Open

Thank you to Midway butchers and Brothers leagues club for their sponsorship.

4 & 5 June – Moduline Kitchens Men’s Ingham Closed Championships

There is no sporters for May 19 as we are holding our annual publicans day.

June 11 – Nilo and Antoinette Martine Family Golf Day

Saturday, May 21, is a single stroke sponsored by As Green As Garden Centre. Come and enjoy a great day of golf and you may be lucky and win a great prize.

Golf Results

Times: 1200 Rego - 1215 draw - 1230 Tee off

Tully Golf STABLEFORD Results, Saturday, May 14, 2022:

June 25 – Ingham Women’s Open Championship Sunday (8/5/22)– Crushers Ambrose Winner Gross: Briggs Back Hair Winner Nett: Tones and I Sunday 15/5/22) Stableford Winner: Mark Gusmeroli

It was a great turnout for the Morris Milk sponsored day.

(34 points)

Mike Kennedy came out on top. What a great vein of form he is in at the moment.

Rundown: Gary Cantoni (31 points), Aurelio Mason (31

We started at 8.30 am when there was still dew on the greens... Results: 1st - Mike Kennedy 39

Runner up: Colin Noble (32 points) Ladies Golf The Hinchinbrook Hotel Monthly Medal scheduled for May 11 had to be postponed due to the weather and rescheduled for May 25. This week is Bruna Quadrio’s Trophy Day, and the results will be reported next week.

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Tully Tigers’ teams have red hot start to the junior rugby league season

Round 1: Tully 32 def Mareeba 12

MARIA GIRGENTI LAST month, the FNQ junior rugby league season kicked off, with round 1 games played at Jones Park in Cairns, Mareeba, Gordonvale and Redlynch. After three rounds of competition, Tully’s Under 13, Under 14 and Under 16 teams are currently undefeated and sitting at the top of the ladder. Innisfail’s Under 13 and Under 15 teams are sitting fifth, Under 14, sixth, whilst the Under 16 team is second. In Round 4, Tully’s Under 16 team had a dominant 50 - 12 victory against Ivanhoe Knights. Benjamin Roebuck scored four tries and a double to Cohen Emmi. Since 2021, Far North Queensland Rugby League has been the new governing and operational body for junior footy. Cairns District Junior Rugby League, Innisfail Junior Rugby League and Eacham Junior Rugby League have joined forces and are affiliated with FNQ Rugby League. The Under 6 to Under 12 are noncompetitive games, whilst the Under 13 to Under 16 matches are competitive and played over two 30-minute halves with a five-minute break. Results of FNQ Rugby League junior fixtures:

Under 13

Round 1: Tully 28 def Mareeba 12 Round 2: Tully 52 def Redlynch 0 Edmonton 30 def Innisfail 12 Round 3: Innisfail 52 def Kangaroos 0 Bye: Tully Round 4: Tully 52 def Ivanhoe Knights Bye: Innisfail

Under 14

Bye: Innisfail Round 2: Cairns Brothers 28 def Innisfail 0 Tully 38 def Kangaroos 0 Round 3: Innisfail 50 def Kangaroos 0 Bye: Tully 8

Round 4: Tully 28 def Ivanhoe Knights Kangaroos 50 def Innisfail 20

Under 15 Round 2: Edmonton 24 defeated Innisfail 4 Round 3: Innisfail Ivanhoe Knights 12

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Round 4: Yarrabah 34 def Innisfail 20

Under 16 Round 2: Tully 34 def Redlynch 4 Innisfail 22 def Edmonton 14 Round 3: Tully 50 def Mossman 0 Innisfail 52 def Southern Suburbs 14 12

Round 4: Tully 50 def Ivanhoe Knights Bye: Innisfail

Round 5: of FNQ Rugby League fixtures takes place tonight at Jones Park, with more games tomorrow at Jones Park, Alley Park, Stan Williams Park and Tully Showgrounds.

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Innisfail Leprechauns’ rugby league teams have one win over Ivanhoe Knights

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL Leprechauns’ A-grade rugby league team went down 20 - 34 loss to Ivanhoe Knights at Callendar Park last Saturday. Ethan Vick made his A-grade debut for Innisfail, whilst Cedric Valentine took home the Man of the Match award. Innisfail’s try scorers: Ayden Kris, Boche Satrick, Chris Galea 2. Sterling Addo-Nona 2 goals. After the game, Leprechauns A-grade coach Leon Hallie said it was a disappointing performance. “Our discipline let us down and basic errors cost us having any chance of beating the Knights.” “Ethan Vick was good on debut, and the likes of Jason Hallie and Zadok Heron-Jia being able to mix it with the men has been pleasing to watch.” “It is always a tough contest against Tully, who could have beaten the Ivanhoe Knights two weeks ago, so they will no doubt be confident they can topple us.” In Reserve grade, Innisfail recorded a convincing 34 - 16 victory over Ivanhoe Knights at full time. Two Fijian wingers, Simione Taga and Pateresio Vota, impressed for Innisfail as both scored a try on their debut for the club. Innisfail’s try scorers: Simon Asela 2, Tamati Huirama, Robert Meeks, Pateresio Vota and Simione Taga. Michael Morton 4 goals and Tyrell Stevens 1 goal. Man of the Match: Simione Taga

Ivanhoe proved too strong, and Innisfail’s Under 18s team suffered a 40 - 10 loss. Innisfail’s try scorers: Daniel Dau and LeBron Heron-Jia. Cameron Nelson 1 goal. Player of the Match: Cameron Nelson There was no love lost between both sides, which resulted in players from both sides being sent off the field to spend time in the sin bin. Results - CDRL Round 6 fixtures May 14 - 15: A Grade Ivanhoe Knights 34 def Innisfail 20 Cairns Brothers 56 def Mareeba 20 Atherton 40 def Kangaroos 18 Tully 30 def Yarrabah 24 Southern Suburbs 26 def Edmonton 18: Bye: Mossman-Port Douglas Reserve Grade Innisfail 34 def Ivanhoe Knights 16 Cairns Brothers 44 def Mareeba 4 Kangaroos 20 def Atherton 6 Yarrabah 26 def Tully 16 Southern Suburbs 20 def Edmonton 18: Under 18 Ivanhoe Knights 40 Innisfail 10 Mareeba 36 def Cairns Brothers 29 Atherton 32 def Kangaroos 22 Tully 68 def Yarrabah 6 Edmonton 32 def Southern Suburbs 18: Innisfail travels south to Tully Showgrounds this Saturday (May 21) to battle with the Tully Tigers in the highly anticipated Cassowary Coast derby, the Allan Reis and Cain Banu Memorial round, with game proceeds to assist the Tully Hospital Foundation.

A six-round FNQRL competition for girls aged 13 - 17 years is due to kick off this Friday, May 20, at Jones Park, with all games played on Friday evenings in Cairns. To view upcoming junior fixtures, results and ladders, please visit https://www.playrugbyleague.com/ Competitions/Competition/2022fnqrl-coast.

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Shane Muriata THIS is just a reminder to all Manly Warringah supporters living in the greater Cassowary Coast from Ingham in the south, Ravenshoe in the west, and Babinda in the north. Here at this moment, I am just reminding you, in case you think of trying to forget the weekend's score from the Magic Round against the Broncos. Well, it was 38-0 to the team from Brisbane (David Beaut). If you think Merlin had all the powers and tricks a magician usually holds, then halfback Adam Reynolds pulled a rabbit, chip chase and KFC pieces out of his hat to deliver a masterclass at Suncorp. Not to be outdone, a special mention to the Cowboys players who provided the second best flick pass out of the arse when he set up Drinksoftdrinks brother Drinkwater for what sure will be the best try of the NRL round, if not the year. The Cowboys looks the goods. How do I know? Ask Linda D.Kaylin Ponga's Knights, who made their way back to the winners circle after beating the puppy Dogs. The Raiders found some form with a resounding victory over the Sharks, and the Melbourne Drissling Rain didn't even remotely look like a Storm when they got schooled by the Penny Panthers. You have to feel for Melbourne; no, hang on, I don't care about Melbourne, and they deserve to lose. The Panthers still look the goods, but please, someone, tell Laui he looks like an idiot with that hair and a clown with that mouth.

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The Gold Coast was outstanding against the Dragons, who looked more like a non-smoker instead of breathing fire at closing time. Hopefully, the West Tigers can bounce back after a few good victories because they deserve a good season after cooking in the kitchen with the Bronx for a few seasons with the wooden spoon. Thank you, Magic Round. That was a show worth watching, crowd brawls and all. As if Sunday wasn't already used for sleeping, along with maybe chasing barras and a few mud crabs, I had to get up early and get ready for our club. The Tully Tigers do battle with the defending Premiers, the mighty Yarrabah Seahawks. The one thing that made it very comfortable was the sun was out, the crowd was big, and the game was as awesome as any games of footy I can remember attending at the Tully Showgrounds. Under 18s coach Jonnie Hughes was blown away by his team's ability against Yarry. A demolition job which ended up being 68-6, but remained calm by also looking forward to this weekend's grudge match against the Leps. "We have been working very hard at practice, it was great to watch their confidence grow during the game. Jai Hawkins was outstanding, as was MVP Braithan Ketchell who terrorised the defence with every touch," praised Jonnie, "I am going to remind our boys about Allan Reis, what he meant to me and this club. He made me understand that wearing this jersey has its responsinilties." Reserve Grade Coach Jordan Ketchell was pretty much straight to the point in his recap of the game "We need to respect the ball, complete our sets. We have some very talented players, we just need to get ourselves together for a whole game". A Grade Captain Colin Wilkie was thrilled with the boys and stated that winning for our suffering fans after years of heartache was important. "We stood up, we showed some good character. When Loni took that intercept, we just lifted Foley shield became the premier Northern inter-town competition, both Tully and Innisfail fielded rep sides. For the record, Tully and Innisfail played many Foley shield matches against each other, and each town had Foley shield success at various times.

Tully v Innisfail

Innisfail won the coveted trophy six times between 1948-2000, including back to back as Innisfail-Eachem in 1999-2000, while Tully won a memorable Foley shield title in 1963, defeating the Burdekin.

THE Tully Tigers take on Innisfail Brothers this weekend in a great local derby. This healthy local rivalry goes back a long way!

The history books show that Tully and Innisfail also played in the regular northern trial games to select Far North Qld step sides, especially after World War 2.

Innisfail celebrated 100 years of Rugby league in 2017, while Tully will get there in a few years. The game started here in Tully in 1925.

The attached photo shows a trial series played in Mareeba in 1956 to select the FNQ side to play New Zealand.

QRL History Committee

The first major inter-town competition in North Queensland was called just that: “The Inter Town competition,” and when it started in 1918, the only towns involved were Cairns, Townville and Mackay. Then Innisfail joined and won the competition in 1922. It lasted until 1924 and was replaced by the ‘Crowley Cup” in 1925, and Innisfail was again part of this major competition. When rugby league started in Tully, the town’s rep side played in what was then known as country carnivals, where every northern team would gather in either Townsville or Cairns to play a series of matches, often to select an NQ rep side. Then in 1933, when the Carlton shield replaced the Crowley cup, Innisfail was again part of the rivalry, while Tully joined the B grade northern competition known as the Wilson cup. Tully’s first major title came in 1939, winning the Wilson cup against Collinsville. Then in 1948, when the

A lot has changed in the game and society in general since those days of the old North Qld intertown competitions. Still, one thing that remains is the support for local club sides and the Tully – Innisfail rivalry continues today in the CDRL.

Friday, May 20, 2022 and hearing our fans roar, we had to go on with the job." It was a very emotional day for one, Ian Marzona, who presented his son Brayden with his first A grade home jersey. Brayden has been in our Tigers system for some years and has returned ready to go. Colin couldn't help but let everyone know about the game against the Leps this weekend. "I always circle the calendar for this one. We seem to grow another foot in the local derby. Hopefully, we give a good account of ourselves for our town, because they deserve it. We also have a State League game coming up, on top of our Super Saturday next week, where we will celebrate our Old Boys Reunion. So get ready for Cameron Miller to deliver our shirts right on time for Christmas". As we get ready for another local derby against old foes Innisfail, let me tell you that it does not get any easier as we reflect on Allan and Cain as we ride into another Memorial Game this weekend when we honour our great friends. Growing up watching and then having the chance to play with the great Cain Banu was something else. He always was a special guy. He looked out for the young guys and ensured we didn't get into trouble wearing the Tiger's colours. Miss you, bro. Suppose there was a time I cherish the most at the Showgrounds. In that case, it has nothing to do with a game, but simply sitting on the sideline filling water bottles while bagging everyone from Madonna to the Penguins of Madagascar with Allan Reis. He had this way with people, where if you were talking crap, he told you to stop talking crap. He let players know if they were playing crap and made sure they heard it. But overall, he was loving, kind and my best Tigers mate. When we make our way into the grounds Saturday, I'll glance to the heavens and simply send one message "Love you still, Cain and Allan, wish you were here."

Golf News Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers THE Vets played at Cardwell Golf Course Tuesday, May 17. The weather held for a fine sunny day. Many thanks to the Cardwell Club for their course preparation especially after the deluge of the previous week. The W&D Sorensen Trophy, a 4BBB was played with 9 teams vying for the trophy. Next week’s game May 24 is a Single Stableford to be played in Tully. Wilmar Day, a 4BBB, is scheduled to be played in Ingham on May 31 also coinciding with a visit from Mystic Sands Golfers.

RESULTS May 17

Winners – Paul Menegon and Henry Matthews (43 points) Runners-up – Deb Giles and Geoff Gianotti (40 points) Rundown – Phillip Wyatt and Terry Moss (39 points), Allan Cockburn and Michael Fluerty (37 points), Betty and Roy Favier (34 points)

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TIDE TIMES LUCINDA MAY FRI 20 May 12:34 am 3.22m 8:16 am 1.49m 12:36 pm 2.06m 6:32 pm 1.12m SAT 21 May 2:01 am 3.13m 9:39 am 1.33m 2:29 pm 2.05m 8:08 pm 1.26m SUN 22 May 3:28 am 3.14m 10:41 am 1.15m 4:00 pm 2.22m 9:43 pm 1.29m MON 23 May 4:34 am 3.18m 11:29 am 0.99m

5:05 pm 2.45m 10:58 pm 1.26m

TUE 24 May 5:24 am 3.2m 12:08 pm 0.87m 5:56 pm 2.67m 11:56 pm 1.23m WED 25 May 6:03 am 3.17m 12:43 pm 0.78m 6:40 pm 2.87m THU 26 May 12:43 am 1.23m 6:38 am 3.09m 1:13 pm 0.74m 7:20 pm 3.02m

JOHNSTONE RIVER MAY

FRI 20 May 1:04 am 2.85m 9:03 am 1.44m 12:51 pm 1.81m 7:20 pm 1.03m SAT 21 May 2:37 am 2.81m 10:36 am 1.3m 2:46 pm 1.79m 8:54 pm 1.16m SUN 22 May 3:55 am 2.82m 11:34 am 1.15m 4:21 pm 1.94m 10:23 pm 1.19m MON 23 May 4:57 am 2.84m 12:17 pm 1.01m

5:27 pm 2.15m

11:36 pm 1.18m TUE 24 May 5:45 am 2.84m 12:53 pm 0.9m 6:18 pm 2.35m WED 25 May 12:34 am 1.16m 6:25 am 2.81m 1:25 pm 0.81m 7:02 pm 2.52m THU 26 May 1:24 am 1.17m 7:00 am 2.73m 1:55 pm 0.75m

HULL HEADS MAY

FRI 20 May 12:34 am 3.25m 7:53 am 1.5m 12:43 pm 2.11m 6:46 pm 1.08m SAT 21 May 2:03 am 3.15m 9:38 am 1.33m 2:19 pm 2.08m 8:13 pm 1.22m SUN 22 May 3:29 am 3.16m 10:37 am 1.12m 3:55 pm 2.24m 9:41 pm 1.26m MON 23 May 4:36 am .21m 11:24 am 0.94m

7:41 pm 2.66m

5:04 pm 2.49m 10:58 pm 1.23m

TUE 24 May 5:30 am 3.23m 12:05 pm 0.8m 6:00 pm 2.72m 11:58 pm 1.19m WED 25 May 6:14 am 3.19m 12:42 pm 0.71m 6:48 pm 2.91m THU 26 May 12:44 am 1.19m 6:51 am 3.1m 1:14 pm 0.66m 7:29 pm 3.06m

Kingdom Cup Ingham

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

INSTEAD of cancelling a highly anticipated event Mr Dean Poppi stuck it out. So, despite the ongoing weather challenges in the region Mr Poppi’s last-minute change of venue resulted in the biggest crowd in the history of competition. The Kingdom started its journey in the Ingham Show Grounds and moved to Andy’s Roadhouse. “I have had people contacting me all week to ask if more events can happen at Andy’s Roadhouse,” said Mr Poppi.

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RoLy Newton

FINALLY, we have had a great run of weather that has fallen over a weekend, allowing boats to travel out wide and fish the main reefs and beyond. I have heard mixed reports with those that travelled out wide to the outer reefs. Those boats that fished the deep water along the edge of the continental shelf managed some excellent catches, mainly consisting of Red Emperor, Nannygai and Jobfish. They also managed outstanding numbers of Coral Trout and mixed reef fish by fishing the outer reefs. Closer around the main reefs, such as Otter and Eddy, the catches varied, with some managing great catches of Red Throat Emperor and Coral Trout while others reported working hard for their fish. Some have claimed that the water quality was still poor, so maybe heading eastwards to find cleaner water was the answer. Closer in around the wrecks and the shoals in the shipping channel, there were some delicious Small Mouth Nannygai caught along with the occasional Large Mouth Nannygai and Grass Sweet Lip. Water quality was still poor, and I did not hear of any School or Spanish Mackerel being caught. It’s getting that time of year that we should start to hear of Mackerel turning up at these shoals, so hopefully, they will start to arrive when the water clears. Closer in around the islands, it was impossible to escape the dirty water due to all the recent rain. The large tides added to the problem making fishing reasonably challenging. I couldn`t raise a Spanish Mackerel, even trolling wolf herring. I did hear of one Spotty and a few School Mackerel being caught. The school Mackerel do seem to be more tolerant of the dirty water. Around the end of May, we usually see a few Schoolies turn up inside the Family Group of Islands and off Kurrimine, so hopefully, they will soon arrive. Bait fishing and jigging soft plastics around the close-in islands and coastal reefs were reasonably

Herber t River Gun Club

HERBERT River held a five-gun standing event Saturday May 7. There was strong attendance from members of the community to get their firearms licence on May 15. The course was the first held in the Herbert River Gun Club.

productive, with Grass Sweet Lip, Slatey Grey, Striped SeaPerch and Gold Spot Cod making up most of the catch. The floodwaters seem to have moved the Barra out of the estuaries and onto the foreshores, with some excellent catches being made between the mouth of the Tully and Cardwell. It seems the Barra follows the bait. A combination of dirty water and large tides push the mullet, herring and prawns out onto the beaches. This is the prime time to land base fish, especially when you get a high tide early in the morning, which was the case over the weekend. Some real quality Barra was caught with a couple of fish up nudging the magic metre mark. Last weekend, the annual Lucinda Barra competition was held in the Hinchinbrook channel. Obviously, catches were down due to the bad water conditions. The Herbert River was in a full flood which affected the whole southern part of the Hinchinbrook Channel. Most of these anglers are very good fishers, so they still managed to catch and release some good Barra. The freshwater reaches of the Tully and Murray rivers still fished reasonably well for Barra and Sooty Grunter. The mouth of the feeder creeks and backwaters out of the main flow were very productive. The water temperatures have also fallen over the last few days, putting the fish off the bite. I do this report very early in the week, so please get an up-to-date forecast before heading out. The weather sites predict winds of around 15 knots for this weekend, so I would expect most boats to be confined inshore. Although showers are forecast, it hopefully won`t be a deluge. This, combined with the small run in the daytime tides, will hopefully allow the water to clear, which will offer opportunities in the estuaries. These tides should be ideal for Barra and Mangrove Jacks fishing in the river estuaries and the creeks flowing into the Hinchinbrook Channel. Either side of the low morning tide will be perfect in the rivers, while either side of the top of the tide will suit fishing along the shallow Hinchinbrook flats. Don`t forget the crab pots. There are still some very good muddies around. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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Tully Tigers’ teams have a great start to junior rugby league season P17

Momentous success for Mission Beach paddlers at Airlie Beach

MARIA GIRGENTI MISSION Beach outrigger canoe paddlers battled rough and windy conditions. They returned home with a haul of medals in Round 2 of the AOCRA NQ Zone Grand Prix Regatta Series from April 30 - May 1 at Airlie Beach.

Hosted by Outrigger Whitsunday, Mission Beach members had a standout result in the second regatta of the season, with races ranging from an 18km marathon to 250m sprints. In the 18km Red Cat Adventures Shute Harbour to Airlie Beach, the Senior Master women took gold in their category. The Open Men’s achieved line honours, whilst the Under 19s and juniors smashed goals on the water, whilst working in a team environment and building friendships. Club president and coach Craig Harris said Mission Beach was going from strength to strength. “We kicked off the weekend with gold in the women’s and men’s 18km events for the six-person (OC6) canoes after racing in challenging conditions, and our men’s crew took out line honours.”

“Sunday was another big day on the water and in the medals for juniors and seniors across 8km, 4km, 500m, and 250m sprint events in our OC6 teams, pairs and as individuals, with many paddlers backing up race after race. “All the training is really paying off. “The junior divisions are becoming increasingly popular, and our juniors are doing extremely well.” “We are a small club who can hold their own and I could not be prouder. Coaches, parents, seniors and juniors all pull together to make these regattas the success that they are.” The Airlie Beach event follows a big medal tally at Lake Tinaroo to kick off the 2022 season and a hugely successful 2021 season with North Queensland club championship wins for the Mission Beach Club across various categories. Paddlers are now gearing up for the next regatta in Townsville next month. Members train at South Mission Beach on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Monday afternoons for juniors. Newcomers are always welcome and can phone Michelle Lloyd on 0427 039 117 to find out more information.