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UNVEILING OF PLAQUE FOR EDWARD CHARLES SIMPSON PA G E 5 FEAST OF THE THREE SAINTS TRADITION REKINDLED IN SILKWOOD

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Regional Rainfall Report

WEATHER Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 29 Cardwell Scattered thunderstorms 21 - 29 Tully Scattered thunderstorms 20 - 28 Mission Beach Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 28 Innisfail Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 28 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Thunderstorm 22 - 27 Cardwell Thunderstorm 22 - 27 Tully Thunderstorm 21 - 26 Mission Beach Thunderstorm 22 - 27 Innisfail Thunderstorm 22 - 27

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Babinda's 2022 Anzac Day Dawn Service MAYOR Bob Manning and Division 1 Councillor for the Cairns Regional Council Brett Moller attended the Babinda Anzac Day dawn service at Anzac Park and then joined the community back at the RSL Hall where the Babinda RSL hosted a breakfast. Mayor Manning said he was pleased to attend noting a very good turn up considering the weather and as always, he enjoyed the hospitality and friendly engagement with the community back at the breakfast. Cr Moller was delighted the Mayor was able to attend the Babinda Anzac Day dawn service and said he was also impressed with the students from the Babinda P-12 State School attending so early in the morning and then going on to serve the breakfast at the RSL Hall.

'Young people remembering and respecting those who have and are serving, some of whom gave the ultimate sacrifice and then going on to give back to the community by serving breakfast, shows Babinda's future is in good hands and it's strong community spirit is already with the next generation' commented Cr Moller. Babinda P-12 State School's 2022 School Captains Kealy and Matty prepared a speech for the day and spoke of what ANZAC Day means for them as youths. "It means remembering those who fought for our country’s freedom. It means being thankful and honoured to be standing here today, in peace. It means taking time to commemorate all the ANZACs who risked their lives for our freedom," said Kealy.

Matty said that "while I appreciate this day to commemorate the fallen soldiers and all they sacrificed for me and my family before me. I hope that we will never have to repeat the past."

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Councillor Brett Moller with Kealy and Matt inside the Babinda RSL Hall.

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SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN THE Coral Sea Battle Memorial Park, Cardwell, hosted the Battle of Coral Sea commemoration ceremony last Sunday. NAVY Chaplain of HMAS Cairns Lynette Emery welcomed guests and the community to the service. The Battle of the Coral Sea was a series of naval engagements off the northeast coast of Australia between May 4 to 8, 1942. It was fought by the Allied forces of the United States and Australia against the Japanese forces. The commemoration spoke of God's message of unity and self-sacrifice. 'Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.' John 15:13 KJV 'If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being

of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.' Philippians 2:1-4 KJV The prayer of remembrance, Prayer of Defence, Prayer of Peace, and The Lord's Prayer were also spoken. Special guests in attendance were Eileen Farao in attendance representing the consul-general of the United States, Mr ONO Masuo, consul-general of Japan, Hon Bob Katter MP Member for Kennedy, Senator Pauline Hanson Senator for Queensland, Nick Dametto MP Member for Hinchinbrook, From the Cassowary Coast Regional Council: Mayor Mark Nolan and Mrs Nolan, Deputy Mayor Cr Barry Barnes and Mrs Barnes, From the Hinchinbrook Shire: Deputy Mayor Cr Andrew Cripps, Cr Mary Brown and the NAVY Commanding

Officer HMAS Cairns Alfonso Santos. The battle was significant for two main reasons: • it was the first time in World War 2 that the Japanese experienced failure in a major operation; and • the battle stopped the Japanese seaborne invasion of Port Moresby. The losses were: The US fleet suffered more significant losses in the battle. US losses: One carrier was destroyed, one damaged, one oiler and one destroyer sunk, 66 aircraft lost, and 543 men killed or wounded. Japanese losses: One small carrier was destroyed, one carrier severely damaged, one destroyer and three small naval ships sunk, 77 carrier aircraft lost, and 1074 men killed or wounded. Event organisers have made a concerted effort to ensure our younger

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generation understands the significance of commemorating these historical events. Mainly as, sharing an accurate version of history is vital as, before long, those who can share their personal experience will have entered their final resting place. Students are now given the opportunity to share scripture and assist with the wreath-laying ceremony. It is essential to share these events with our students. Noelene Byrnes, Coordinator for the Battle of the Coral Sea Committee, said, "I have made a concerted effort to include young people in the commemoration ceremony conducted by the NAVY to help them learn the history." "The younger kids carried the wreaths for the older generation." "They do a reading as well." The increasing attendance at memorial services indicates that students see the value of the sacrifices made for them during war times.

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News in Brief Cassowary Coast Tully Horticultural and Garden Club THE May meeting of the Tully Garden Club will be held on Saturday May 14, 2022 at the Tully Bowls Club, at 1.30 pm. Tea and coffee will be provided. Please bring your own cup and a plate of goodies to share! There will be a plant swap during the meeting for suitable plants, and a give away table for cuttings and other things from your garden. A raffle and a lucky draw will be held. Guests are most welcome.

Pre-Loved Wonderland Market Day in Innisfail FOR the first time, a Pre-Loved Wonderland Market Day featuring women’s preloved clothing, day, evening and active wear will take place on Sunday, May 15 from 8.30 am – 12:00 pm. Hosted by local gym owner Sharelle Rowe at 2 Stitt Street, Innisfail and is hoping it will become an annual event. Brand names including Spell, Camilla, Country Road, Chanel, Ed

COMMUNITY Hardy, Coach, David Lawrence, Zara, Whitchery, Honey and Beau, Vine, Bettina Liana, Stussy, Nike, Lorna Jane and heaps of general clothing. Also, on offer are racewear hats and fascinators by Sonlia, Karen Edgerton and Amanda Macor, racewear by Louise Phillips, Milva Carucci, Michelanko, Pauline Fenech and Elliatt, as well as homewares, kid’s clothes, plants and sweets, it is going to be a real treat.

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Hinchinbrook False Claims of Closing Crystal Creek Beach HINCHINBROOK Shire Council has become aware of claims made that Council is involved in a proposal to close the area known as Crystal Creek Beach. Put simply, these claims are false. Council has not supported the closing of this area. Council is aware that allegedly illegal clearing in this area has recently occurred and is of the understanding that the parties involved are currently under investigation by the relevant State Government agency.

Assam Chicken Curry Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes 2 ½ serves per portion Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 stalk of lemongrass, mashed 500 g chicken thigh, sliced into 2 cm strips 50 g of tamarind paste 2 chicken stock cubes, reduced salt 2 cups water ½ cup pineapple, diced, fresh or tinned 4 tomatoes, quartered 1 carrot, sliced 1 cup green beans, halved Spice paste: 3 red chillies, deseeded 10 shallots, peeled and sliced 4 cloves of garlic 2 cm knob of turmeric, sliced ½ teaspoon dried shrimp paste (belacan) 1 tablespoon ground coriander

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Method MAKE a spice paste by grinding all the spice mix ingredients in a mortar and pestle or a high-speed blender. Set aside. HEAT oil in a large saucepan. Fry lemongrass for 10-20 seconds then add the spice paste. Fry over medium-low heat until fragrant (1-2 minutes). ADD chicken slices to the saucepan and cook to seal. MEANWHILE mix the tamarind paste and stock cube with the water. POUR the tamarind mixture over the sealed chicken and bring to the boil. ADD pineapple, tomato, carrot and green beans and cook until chicken is cooked through and the green beans are tender (5-6 minutes). SERVE with brown rice. Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https://qcwacountrykitchens. com.au/.Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https:// qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/.

Hinchinbrook Council Offers Residents to Attend Volunteering North Queensland Conference Free of Charge VOLUNTEERS are the lifeblood of our community. They give their time and skills to help make Hinchinbrook one of the best places to live in Queensland. Hinchinbrook is blessed to have a large range of community associations and groups, from sporting clubs, services clubs, to welfare groups. There are volunteer organisations to suit everyone. Council is currently seeing a gradual reduction in the number of our volunteers as the average age of our community increases. Mayor Ramon Jayo said “I strongly encourage all residents to consider becoming a volunteer. Residents can volunteer for a few hours a year at the Australian Italian Festival or deliver meals for Meals on Wheels for example, or you can be a regular volunteer. There is something for everyone.”

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Volunteering North Queensland will soon be holding their inaugural

conference. To try and encourage residents to become volunteers, and assist them in recruiting new members, Council would like to offer local residents the chance to attend this conference on Saturday May 28, 2022 free of charge. The conference program is available at VNQ_Program_A4.pdf You may not be able to attend but perhaps you would like to nominate someone else from our community? Interested members are requested to email your details to council@ hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au by Tuesday May 3, 2022. Nominees must be able to attend on Saturday May 28, in Townsville. Council will arrange a bus to travel to and from the venue if required. Should you require any further information or clarification concerning the matter, please contact The Office of the Mayor and CEO on 4776 4602 for the necessary assistance.

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Unveiling of plaque for Edward Charles Simpson NAVY Commanding Officer HMAS Cairns Alfonso Santos Edward Charles Simpson was born in Gulargombone, New South Wales on November 25, 1921. He listed in the Navy on July 4, 1938 at the very young age of 16 years. After completing training at Flinders Naval Depot Edwards was posted to the HMAS Hobart a modified leander Class Light Cruiser with a Ship’s company of over 500 men. Edward served in HMAS Hobart between 1939 and 1944, with patrols in such places as Colombo, Aden, Arabian and Red Seas, North East Africa and Singpore. Hobart took part in the western ‘extension’ of the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942. One of the

covering force for the United States aircraft carriers, she was the target of an attack by eight Japanese twin engine torpedo bombers and 19 heavy bombers on May 7. The naval force was without fighter cover but escaped damage by evasive action and shooting down three of the enemy aircraft. During his time in Hobart, the ship received the following Battle Honours: • Mediterranean 1940-43 • East Indies 1940-44 • Indian Ocean 1941-45 • Pacific 1941-45 • Coral Sea 1942 • Guadal Canal 1942

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Difficult Times Ahead SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

‘DON’T be naïve. There are difficult times ahead. As the end approaches, people are going to be self-absorbed, money-hungry, self-promoting, stuck-up, profane, contemptuous of parents, crude, coarse, dog-eat-dog, unbending, slanders, impulsively wild, savage, cynical, treacherous, ruthless, bloated windbags, addicted to lust, and allergic to God. They will make a show of religion, but behind the scenes, they’re animals. Stay Clear of these people’ 2 Timothy 3:1 MSG. It is fascinating to read this and recognise what we were being called out more than 2000 years ago for the types of people we would become. What I find even worse is the realisation that being ‘Dog-eat-Dog,’ ‘Self-promoting,’ ‘addicted to lust,’ amongst other characteristics in this scripture, are celebrated in the workplace or our social settings. I am aware of parents choosing to home-school their children instead of including them in a system that doesn’t respect them as the kid’s parents. Being ‘contemptuous of parents’ seems to many modern Christian parents to be alive and well in our current education system. In this modern-day age, there are a lot more things that we Christians need to think about when we go out into the world. I am saddened that we live in a world that is ‘allergic to God.’

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Letters to the editor Cash is king I could not think of a better group of people to work with than the Cassowary Coast Councillors, but if they follow through on this move to going cashless, then remember this – a bank completely controls your life. If you are not aware of the dangers, you might think it is a good idea. But let me enlighten you. If the bank stops your credit rating, you are finished. It would help if you remembered that the minute you move to a cashless society, the banks control your entire life. You can’t get a plumber to repair your toilet or pay for food. Especially up here. Remember when Cyclone Larry hit; I don’t know about others, but I went without food for two days because I had no cash. The minute the electricity system goes down, you can’t use your credit card. And remember, now we are on increasingly intermittent power due to wind and solar, those reliability problems will only increase. Remember the 700-1000 people that stood in the street for two days in drenching rain because they had no cash. It wasn’t because they were broke and needed a handout. It was because they needed the cash. They did not need money. They needed cash. We must fight the push toward a cashless society. It is a fight, quite literally, for our freedom and our right to exist. I will never give that to banks, and I encourage the Council to withdraw from this approach. Bob Katter Federal Member for Kennedy

Response to a Katter article in WTT last week (April 29) edition NOW Bob Katter wants to stop the wind farms being built along the top of the great divide to stop killing bugs, bats, and birds. I never thought he was that green, but it’s amazing what election time brings out in people. It looks like he wants the miners and green vote, and the fact is his ineffective vote in parliament is just that and always has been. Well, Bob, when your lights go out at home and you’re drinking a cold cuppa, think about the electricitygenerating windmills that weren’t built. Bob wants to put them out west where there is hardly any wind. It sounds about right and is in step with his schoolchildren militia idea. The current batch of wind turbines being built on the tablelands will be some of the largest in the country and will generate power for thousands of homes. Dozens of the blades sit on the wharf in Cairns, waiting to be installed. Sorry, Bob, too late. Flying over southern Spain in recent years, wind turbines are scattered all across the countryside and supply a major portion of Spain’s electricity needs. The fact is the Morrison government has the

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Starting Next week LETS HEAR FROM the candidate around the regions The Wet Tropic Times will feature the Candidate running for Kennedy area in our next two editions

Friday May 13 and Friday May 20

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transitional balance to renewable energy right with the phasing out of fossil fuels and the introduction of renewables. A vote for the LNP and Bryce MacDonald in Kennedy will see some real differences in this electorate- “Its Time.” Matt Dyason Innisfail

Agreement with MP Bob Katter Member for Kennedy I would like to add to what Kennedy MP Bob Katter wrote in the Wet tropic Times paper on April 22. I agree with him. Labor and the Greens have contradicted themselves. In 1971 that is 51 years ago they closed the Kennedy and Garrucha Sawmills down and every other one in Queensland saying no one was allowed to cut any more trees down. Not even any close to houses that were dangerous, none at all. Now they have killed every tree and grass for miles to build their solar and wind (S + W) farms. Everyone working at the mills had to relocate and find new jobs. Thousands of workers lost their jobs. Trees put oxygen into the air. That is what we need to breathe. All the birds and animals will die if they don’t have oxygen. When trees were cut down on the Kirrama Range to take to the sawmills the trees that were cut down by the sawmill companies, no trees were allowed to be cut down close to creek banks at a certain length away from the banks and they put an X on the trees to cut down elsewhere nearby. I know about the sawmills because my family had to leave Kennedy to find a new job. I know exactly what year it was because my youngest son was 13 weeks old. He just turned 51 on April 23. Ask the Greens how much it costs to doze all those trees down? And the ones they are going to cut down for other S + W farms? Someone would have had to pay. No one would do it for nothing. Ask them how the electricity is going to get to every house, building and streetlights from the S + W farms? The electricity will not be cheaper it will be dearer, we get our bill every 3 months, aircons, are what put the prices up. We have a good electricity system. Leave it the way it is. Name and address supplied.

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Local dancers have a strong start in the 39th annual IDBDS competition MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL dancers started strongly with top placings and impressive performances over five days of the 39th annual Innisfail & District Ballet & Dance Society competition at the Johnstone Shire Hall. This year’s dance competition running ran for nine consecutive days. It attracted Mackay, Ayr, Home Hill, Townsville, Cairns, Gordonvale, Mossman, and Atherton Tablelands, competitors. Dancers in all age groups will display their talents on stage in various sections, ranging from tap and classical to hip hop. They received detailed, constructive advice from the experienced adjudicator and choreographer Julie Jobson from the Gold Coast. Local dancers achieved first, second and third placings, Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended and were presented with trophies, medals and ribbons. Results from the first five days: Song of Choice solo (no dancing) 12 years & under HC: Amity Stewart

National solo - 18 years & under 1st: Bianca Brant 2nd: Adelle Page VHC: Amity Stewart HC: Stevie Chizzotti Waltz tap solo - 13 years & under HC: Mia Terry Song & tap solo - 12 years & under HC: Amity Stewart and Stevie Chizzotti National groups - Open Age 1st: Dance Works Academy Novelty/Musical Theatre groups - Open Age 2nd: Dance Works Academy Tap solo - 8 years VHC: Victoria Ogilvie All Abilities solo - Any age 1st: Charis Dorrington 1st: Jade Leecherta 1st: Ghislaine Ross 1st: Frances Hoad Petite Song & Dance groups (8 years & under) 1st: Dance Works Academy Broadway Jazz solo (no singing) - 12

years & under 2nd: Heleana Kuhn Educational school dance group (any style) Years 7 - 12 3rd: Innisfail State College Tap groups - Open Age

Stevie Chizzotti,Victoria Ogilvie and Amity Stewart danced in the Song and Tap solo (12 years and under).

Dance Works Academy placed second in Musical Theatre groups (open age) section.

Tap solo 14 years 2nd: Emma Russell HC: Chloe Broccardo Intermediate Novelty/Musical Theatre group (13 years & under) 2nd: Dance Works Academy Song & Dance Championship 14 - 18 years 1st: Bianca Brant 2nd: Adelle Page

VHC: Dance Works Academy

3rd: Chloe Broccardo

Modern Jazz group - Open Age

Tap solo 13 years

VHC: Dance Works Academy

VHC: Mia Terry

Song & Soft Shoe solo 13 - 18 years

Tap solo 13 - 18 years

2nd: Bianca Brant

1st: Adelle Page

3rd: Adelle Page

3rd: Bianca Brant

Song & tap solo 13 - 18 years 1st: Bianca Brant 3rd: Adelle Page HC: Chloe Broccardo

Mia Terry received a HC in the Waltz Tap 13 years inclusive and under section. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Frances Hoad won a first place in the All-Abilities solo (any age) section.

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Bianca Brant won the National Solo (18 years and under) section with her Spanish dance. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Feast of the Three Saints tradition rekindled in Silkwood

Feast of the Three Saints committee member Steven Lizzio on the Vara with his children Silas aged 4 and Micah aged 2. STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI AFTER a two-year hiatus, the chant of Viva Sant'Alfio and the boom of daytime fireworks echoed throughout Silkwood last Sunday as thousands of devoted followers celebrated the 72nd Feast of the Three Saints. As Australia's largest religious and cultural festival, the small town came alive once again with the sights, sounds and smells of the Sicilian heritage. This annual festival held on the first Sunday of May unites two towns separated by around 15,000 kilometres of land and sea with a devout faith. Scalabrinian Fr Savino Bernardi from Sydney concelebrated the two

Masses with local parish priests Father Kerry Crowley and Fr Hilary Flynn, and miraculously the rain held off for the duration of the procession. The tiny farming community of Silkwood in North Queensland and the town of Sant'Alfio, situated on the slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily, both dedicate the day to the Feast of the Three Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino an age-old tradition in Sant'Alfio, celebrating the three brothers brutally martyred in AD 253 for refusing to denounce their Christian faith. The origins of how this solemn procession made its way from Sicily to a rural Australian town with a population of around 800 is genuinely remarkable. It all started in 1936 when a Sicilian migrant and Silkwood cane farmer Rosario Tornabene married the love of his life, Alfia Patti, who was also from the southern island. Three years later, Alfia gave birth to their daughter and complications during childbirth resulted in her falling gravely ill and facing death. Distraught at the possibility of losing his wife, Rosario fell into a restless sleep, dreaming of the Three Saints. They appeared in a familiar form to that of the statues housed in the church of Sant'Alfio in Sicily. The martyred brothers assured Rosario that Alfia would be fine and told him not to be afraid. When he awoke, the desperate farmer promised the Saints that if his wife survived, he would

have their statues brought to Silkwood from Sicily.

When the Saints' prophecy came true and Alfia's health was restored, Rosario sole focus was fulfilling his vow to the Saints. However, his dreams did not eventuate for a period due to personal issues. When parish priest, Father Alfred Natali, realised the need to organise events to attract Italian migrants back to the church and give people something other than work to live for, Rosario's intention to bring the statues to Silkwood was reignited. With his hope restored, Rosario

allocated his entire share of his father's property to the cause and organised an old artisan in Giarre to carve exact replicas, on a smaller scale, of those housed in the church of Sant'Alfio. Eventually, the statues made of cherry wood came to Silkwood, and the town's first Feast of the Three Saints took place in 1950. This year's festival featured an Italian and English Mass, a solemn street procession of the statues, and a spread of traditional Sicilian fare. The celebrations culminated in a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the night sky. There was singing, dancing and entertainment until late.

Fr Savino Bernardi from Sydney (with microphone) offers prayers as the Vara containing the Three Saints moves in a solemn procession from St John's Catholic Church, Silkwood.

Local children wore traditional Sicilian dress and took part in the procession.

Large numbers of people attended the Feast of the Three Saints festival in Silkwood.

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Honouring our Mothers LIZ TODD (BOARD PRESIDENT OF TULLY NURSING HOME) MOTHERS’ Day is a great opportunity to show our appreciation to mothers, mother-figures, and grandmothers for

nurturing and teaching us from a young age. It is also a time to support those who struggle with this day. Tully Nursing Home will be honouring all our women residents this week with

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a morning tea and flowers. Does your family have a special way of celebrating? I would like to pass on some sage advice. My dear friend Doreen Barry told me many years ago to ‘ring your mum regularly, because a time will come when she won’t be able to answer the phone’. She really missed hearing her mother’s voice. So, if you cannot visit the Nursing Home, please take the time to ring your Mum or Grandma! Happy Mothers’ Day for this Sunday!

Mother and daughter

We will remember them - Anzac Day

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Coffee Connect at 4850 Café TYTO FRESHLY brewed coffee, crisp morning air, and a small business owner congregation were the perfect kickstart for NQ Business Support’s first Coffee Connect for 2022. With this event being held at 4850 Café and Dining, part of the Hinchinbrook Shire’s renowned TYTO precinct, Coffee Connect sessions allows local business owners to gather informally, share information and ideas, collaborate and strengthen their local business networks and abilities. Mrs Mary Brown, Managing Director of NQ Business Support, first established the Coffee Connect mornings as a tool for small business owners to gather with their business community to network with no expectation, limitation, or reservation. “Our Coffee Connect mornings are

open to all business owners, whether they operate a micro-business from their home, are industrial, have an established business house in town, or operate via an online platform,” Mrs Brown said. “We migrate to a different location with each Coffee Connect, keeping our surroundings and conversation fresh and invigorated. “This Coffee Connect was particularly encouraging with record attendees; and really beneficial conversation and information being shared amongst those present.” Having been in businesses of her own for over three decades, Mrs Brown understands the many challenges faced by small business owners on a day-today basis and values the strengths of the local business community when it

comes to their business savvy and will to succeed. “So many of the Hinchinbrook Shire’s business owners have upskilled, diversified, restructured and renewed over the years to respond to customer demand, and secure their business footprint both locally and further afield,” she said. “Coffee Connect mornings are simply an opportunity for like-minded people to gather, support each other, and strengthen our commitment to local business success. That’s a winning formula for business longevity, and I am very proud to play a small part in that.”

Council Encourages Hinchinbrook Businesses to Assist in Addressing the Current Skills Shortages ON Friday April 1, 2022, The Hon Alex Hawke MP, announced Townsville Enterprise Limited (TEL) as the Designated Area Representative for a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) for the North Queensland region to assist in addressing the severe skills shortages that have been stifling economic growth and business activity in the region, including Hinchinbrook. A DAMA is a formal agreement between the Australian Government and TEL. It provides business

owners who have exhausted local recruitment options access to overseas workers, providing flexibility and responsiveness not available through the standard skilled migration programs. Hinchinbrook Shire Council is a member of TEL. DAMAs are tailored to a region’s unique economic and labour market conditions, and as with all skilled migration schemes, they are only accessible if employers can demonstrate skills shortages and have given priority to Australian jobseekers first.

Mayor Ramon Jayo said “Council encourages Hinchinbrook business to visit the TEL website and make an initial registration of their interest in possibly using the DAMA. There are only four questions to complete to register your interest, and it only takes two minutes.” For further information or to register your interest, please visit Townsville Enterprise Limited’s website w w w. t o w n s v i l l e e n t e r p r i s e . c o m . a u / s k i l l s - a n d migration/.

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CRIME WRAP

Innisfail Weekly Crime Wrap WEDNESDAY May 4, 2022

Forensic Crash Investigators are appealing for witnesses and motorists with dash camera vision of the moments before the crash. Preliminary inquiries indicate around 12.15pm the woman was travelling north in a small campervan when she has collided with the trailer of a truck which was travelling south. The trailer has also hit a 4WD travelling behind the campervan. The elderly local woman was the sole occupant of the campervan and died at the scene.

Fatal traffic crash, Innisfail area. Sadly an 81-year-old woman died in a crash on Tuesday May 3 at Goolboo (south of Liverpool Creek Bridge)

The driver and passenger of the truck and the driver of the 4WD were not physically injured in the incident. Investigators would like to speak with the driver

of a large truck which was travelling in front of the campervan. Forensic Crash Unit investigators are also appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision of the vehicles travelling on the highway to contact police. If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www. crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Best way to net zero is the straight road, not short cuts NOW the whistle has been blown on the Emissions Reduction Fund’s carbon credit scheme, companies need to assess whether their own emissions reductions schemes are “green washing,” says Australian global management consulting firm, Partners in Performance. Late last month, the former head of the federal government’s $4.5 billion carbon credits fund claimed that most of the money under the scheme, upon which companies relied on to reduce their carbon footprint, was being spent on fake carbon reductions. Professor Andrew Macintosh claimed that, not only did most of the approved carbon credits not represent real or new cuts in greenhouse gas emissions, but that the scheme actually hurts the environment by allowing corporations to purchase carbon credits instead of cutting emissions. Relying on carbon credits to offset carbon emissions has often been criticised as a way for companies to demonstrate their “green credentials” without having to make meaningful changes to their operating models. Partners in Performance warns that Professor Macintosh’s claims about the scheme should be a wake up call for Australian businesses. “Companies can no longer rely on ‘short cuts’ like

carbon credits and offsets to meet their sustainability targets,” says Skipp Williamson, Managing Director of Partners in Performance. “The good news is that the technology and energy alternatives now exist to make real emissions reductions not only achievable in nearly all industries, but also profitable,” Skipp added. “Partners in Performance, for example, works with companies to develop implementable net zero plans. The first 30-50% of these reductions are typically NPV positive and can, and should be, implemented rapidly for that reason. Within a few more years the next tranche of improvements should also be economic and can then be pursued. In addition, most can be financed with lower cost green financing.” Partners in Performance recently worked with a major single commodity global mining company to identify a path to rapidly reduce their emissions by 60% and then reach net zero by 2040. This was achieved by identifying opportunities to move to renewable electricity, replacing the fleet with lower emission technologies, assessing current business processes, and providing recommendations to increase governance for emission management.

“While many businesses may have bought into carbon credits in good faith, it’s time to question the impact of these programs. Leaders must avoid thinking ‘what is the easiest way to comply with regulations or look good on annual reports?’, but ‘what is the longterm solution to this problem?’,” explains Skipp. “Carbon credits should only be a stop-gap to help businesses address emissions while they move toward full decarbonisation. They will find that the root-cause solution also saves costs and in many cases can also create new revenue streams. “If you are going down the offset route for those residual emissions, considerable expertise is needed to identify genuine offsets. When building this portfolio up, we help our clients identify and create offsets which also hold significant local and community benefits and are often significantly cheaper than those available off the shelf. “This can be a road full of traps for those new to the space but there can be significant triple bottom line impacts from doing this well.” For more information about Partners in Performance and how they help businesses across industries in their decarbonisation journey, visit www.pip.global.

Apartment Owners In Queensland Called On To Fight Plans To Abolish Australian Building And Construction Commission Such A Move Would Allow “Construction Cowboys” Back In Business APARTMENT and unit owners in Queensland are being warned that “construction cowboys” would be back in business in Queensland if an Albanese Labor Government adopts plans to abolish the Australian Building and Construction Commission. Australia’s most prominent representative advocacy group for apartment and unit owners says the abolition of the ABCC – as proposed by Labor – would set back apartment and unit construction standards by 20 years. Australian Apartment Advocacy head Samantha Reece says apartment owners in Queensland are unhappy with the proposal and want it scrapped. “The abolition of the ABCC as proposed by Mr Albanese would see construction cowboys back in business in Queensland, and the hundreds of thousands of apartment and unit owners in Queensland are not happy. “Instead of facing the threat of being abolished, the ABCC should have its powers increased to hunt down the remaining rogue builders who have caused such misery and grief and who have left thousands of apartment

owners to pick up the cost of their poor construction standards. “Our organisation is entirely apolitical, but we are shocked and disappointed that there is talk of closing down the ABCC. “The feedback we have received from our members in Queensland is one of red-hot anger about this matter.” Ms Reece said Australian Apartment Advocacy had been formed off the back of complaints by apartment and unit owners about construction standards and cowboy operators. She said that for years, cowboy operators had been allowed to get away with substandard building practices until individual States stepped in to support the ABCC. “The appointment of a specific building commissioner in New South Wales has seen an immediate improvement in construction standards. “We would be setting back the good work that has been done to hunt down the construction cowboys if the suggestion to abolish the ABCC is followed through.”

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Shift & Maintenance Electrician Applications are invited for a permanent full-time position of Shift & Maintenance Electrician to join the MSF Sugar team located at our South Johnstone Mill.

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In conjunction with Canegrowers Innisfail, South Johnstone Mill is holding a ‘Careers in Sugar’ job expo! It is being held at the Sugar Museum in Mourilyan on Wednesday, 11 May 2022. Come and visit us from 12pm Career Presentation and Gallery Tours at 1:30pm & 2:30pm. For more details please contact our HR department via humanresources@msfsugar.com.au

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TWO tackle bins installed at the Perry Harvey Jetty and Clump Point Boat Ramp at Mission Beach have collected 1,100 cigarette butts, five kilometres of fishing line, over 400 bait bags, and 400 hooks, in the first six months since their installation. Fishing tackle and other litter that finds its way into the environment can be fatal for wildlife through ingestion and entanglement. The Hinchinbrook Cassowary Coast Local Marine Advisory Committee worked tenaciously to secure Federal Government funding to get this tackle bin project off the ground with support from a partnership with Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Reef Clean, Mako Oil, and Hinchinbrook Cassowary Coast Local Marine Advisory Committee. Carmen Walker, the secretary of the Hinchinbrook Cassowary Coast Local Marine Advisory Committee, said it was the invaluable efforts and time from the volunteers who service these bins that had made the project a big success.

Friday, May 6, 2022 “It has been so successful that the second round of bins will be installed at more onshore fishing hotspots in the near future,” Carmen Walker said. “It was great to get all the stakeholders together for a photo to celebrate the tackle bin project’s success, and that all the signage has been installed.” Kennedy MP, Bob Katter, said North Queenslanders loved their natural wonderland and it was great to see the Mission Beach and Cassowary Coast community working together to keep the ocean clean from fishing debris. “If we want to get tourists and backpackers back to our slice of paradise then we need to look after it,” Mr Katter said. “This is a very practical solution, a simple idea with a fantastic outcome. Clearly with the amount of rubbish collected, our local fishermen have jumped onboard and are supporting this initiative. “With the Clump Point Boat Ramp now also installed, Mission Beach is living up to its status as one of the world’s must-do-tourism experiences.”

Study finds enhanced efficiency fertilisers show increased nitrogen efficiency and maintain productivity THE final report of an extensive research project into new fertilisers available in the sugarcane industry has now been released. The ‘Support of cane farmer trials of enhanced efficiency fertiliser in the catchments of the Great Barrier Reef (EEF60)’ project and report has shown extensive on-farm trials have increased nitrogen and productivity for farmers. The EEF60 project is a collaborative partnership between sugarcane growers, CANEGROWERS, Sugar Research Australia, regional productivity services and agricultural economists from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. The study was carried out over three harvests on 74 sugarcane farms from Bundaberg to Mossman, funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment’s Reef Trust and the Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Science Great Barrier Reef Innovation Fund; and identified cost-effective increases in nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and a reduction in nitrogen losses when using enhanced efficiency fertilisers (EEFs). “CANEGROWERS managed this study, and Sugar Research Australia (SRA) provided technical oversight, so growers had an independent analysis of enhanced efficiency fertiliser technology and its impact on farm

budgets and field productivity. CANEGROWERS Chief Executive Officer Dan Galligan said. “We thank all the growers who gave the paddocks and their time to see it through.

Evidence suggests that EEFs were most effective in improving NUE when high loss conditions were experienced, such as in sandy soils, under high rainfall conditions, and applied late in the season.

“This study evaluated the performance of EEFs relative to conventional fertiliser, and with the work now complete we have a better understanding of how reduced nitrogen application rates can offset the higher EEF price,” Mr Galligan said.

“This was the most extensive evaluation of EEFs undertaken to date,” SRA Executive Manager Industry Services Hywel Cook said. “The large number of trial sites and consistency in trial design enabled the collection and analysis of a wealth of data which determined what types, blends and rates of EEF perform better, where they get the optimal results such as soil types, rainfall conditions and regions - and the best time for application,” Mr Cook said.

Two main types of EEFs were tested: controlledrelease fertilisers (CRFs) and nitrification inhibitors (NIs). Key project findings included: Applying urea at 20% less than the SIX EASY STEPS® recommendation results in lost cane yield. Applying DMPP (3,4-Dimethylpyrazole phosphate, a nitrification inhibitor) treated urea at 20% less than the SIX EASY STEPS® recommendation maintains yield and profitability and improves NUE. Applying a CRF-urea blend (20% CRF & 80% urea) at 20% less than the SIX EASY STEPS® recommendation maintains yield and profitability and improves NUE. EEF blends with high proportions of CRF cost more, which makes them less profitable to apply.

“The report concludes that trying EEF products when nitrogen losses are more likely is a good strategy that will not impact on productivity or profitability and will improve NUE and water quality; a great outcome for local waterways and the Great Barrier Reef lagoon.” “The EEF60 project highlights the importance of collaboration between growers, industry and government to identify profitable solutions using innovative technologies,” Economics Manager at the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Mark Poggio, said

The event will bring together peak industry bodies who represent the growers of more than 80 agricultural commodities, along with industry stakeholders, in Far North Queensland, the third largest fruit bowl in Australia.

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Wet Tropics Making Good Progress Towards Reef Water Quality Targets WET Tropics farmers are being congratulated for reducing nutrient, pesticide and sediment runoff following the recent release of the Reef Water Quality Report Card 2020. The Wet Tropics region achieved the most significant reduction in dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) across Queensland’s Great Barrier Reef catchments for the reporting period of July 2019 – June 2020. The Johnstone River Catchment was a standout, recording a 6.4% reduction in DIN. Excellent progress is also being made in the Mossman, Tully and Murray River catchments. Fiona Barron, the Wet Tropics Paddock to Reef Coordinator, said farmers had been working hard for over ten years to change farm practices and reduce the runoff of nutrients, pesticides and sediment. “As a region we are a hotspot for dissolved inorganic nitrogen because of our high rainfall, short sharp rivers and intensive agriculture along the coastal plain,’’ she said. “It’s really encouraging to see that we are making good progress on reducing DIN. We’re now halfway towards our target of a 60% reduction by 2025. “These results reflect the hard work being undertaken by the agricultural industry including through some big projects like SmartCane BMP, Reef Trust Repeat Tenders, the Wet Tropics Sugar Industry Partnership (WTSIP),

the Wet Tropics Major Integrated Project (MIP) and the Upper Johnstone Integrated Project. And, of course, there is lots more work happening beyond the reporting period that the Reef Water Quality Report Card 2020 covers, which will continue to bring even greater improvements.” Ms Barron said farmers were adopting a range of different practices that were helping to improve both productivity and water quality. They include matching fertiliser inputs more closely to crop requirements, improving soil health, cover cropping and minimal tillage, and trialling innovative treatment systems such as bioreactors and constructed wetlands.

report progress towards the targets and objectives of the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan, which is nested within the Reef 2050 Longterm Sustainability Plan – Australia’s overarching framework for protecting the Great Barrier Reef until 2050. The report card reports the achieved reductions in nutrient and sediment loads and pesticide risk entering the Great Barrier Reef lagoon due to investments in onground actions.

The Paddock produces the results presented in the Reef Water Quality report cards to Reef Integrated Monitoring, Modelling and Reporting Program (Paddock to Reef Program), which estimates reductions in terrestrial pollutant runoff discharging to the Reef and links on-ground practice changes with water quality outcomes. Growers wanting to learn more about the science behind the Paddock to Reef Program and the Reef Water Quality Report Card 2020 are invited to a water quality science forum on Thursday, May 12, in Innisfail. The forum will focus on the Johnstone, Tully and Murray catchments. Visit www.terrain.org.au for more information.

She said the scale and complexity of the task involved in improving water quality meant there was a time lag between on-ground action and quantifiable results. “Improving Reef water quality isn’t an overnight fix. We began delivering Reef water quality programs in 2008, which really isn’t that long ago considering what is involved. There is obviously more work to be done, but it’s good to see some reward for effort. “We all have a responsibility to help reach these environmental targets. It’s not just up to agriculture but the entire community, from industry in the region to urban areas,” said Ms Barron. The Reef Water Quality report cards

Aerial of the Tully region.

Senior leadership transition within Wilmar Sugar Australia WILMAR Sugar Australia has announced a senior leadership transition within its Australian raw sugar operations.

sugar operations in North Queensland. His retirement will take effect early in the second half of this year.

Mr John Pratt, Executive General Manager North Queensland, is retiring after a long career spanning more than 45 years in the raw sugar business.

Following Mr Pratt's retirement, Mr Shayne Rutherford will be appointed as Head of Sugar and Renewables and lead the company's Australian raw sugar and renewables operations.

Since 2013, Mr Pratt has led Wilmar Sugar's raw

Mr Rutherford has 20 years

of experience in Wilmar's sugar business. He has been Executive General Manager of Strategy and Business Development since 2010. In this role, he leads the sales and marketing functions for the raw sugar and renewables business and the group functions for strategy, business development, legal and corporate relations.

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Bowls News Babinda Bowls SOCIAL bowls last Thursday: The winners were Ronnie Dewis & Les Maxwell, runner-up and jackpot winners were Gavin Blee, Les Holland & Jim Azzopardi. Names are to be in by 1 for 1.30 pm start for social bowls held on Thursday and Sunday. Singles games to be played when possible: Bill Price vs Peter Zanoletti. Round two of the pennants will be held on Saturday, May 7, in Innisfail. It will be a 1 pm start. The names of the eight players selected are on the board.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls TWELVE Innisfail ladies enjoyed social bowls on Wednesday afternoon in ideal conditions. Maisie Smith, Bev Anderson and Ann Rule 18 defeated Pam Anderson, Lyn Stevenson and Catrina Cook 11. From the squeals of delight (and frustration), it was a closer game than the scores indicated. Eileen Hamann, Diana O’Brien and Jan Dunn 17 defeated Sue Morrison, Helen Paterson and Joan Atkinson 16. This was indeed a close game, and the winning margin says it all. On the day, the ladies provided birthday wishes to Sue Morrison. Jan Dunn provided a popular afternoon tea, and Daphne Kirkman is on afternoon tea duties next week.

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South Johnstone lawn bowlers, runners up in the Bruno Destro Memorial Shield MARIA GIRGENTI THE Bruno Destro Memorial Shield played out at Silkwood Bowls Club last weekend. Twelve teams played five rounds of 16 ends and the final playoff on Sunday, May 1. Shane McInerney (skip), Kevin Foord (third), Tony Burns (second) and Roy McCarthy (lead) made up the South Johnstone team and finished as runners up after a narrow loss to Marlin Coast in the final. Section 1 teams: Cairns, Innisfail, Silkwood, Babinda, Tully, and Marlin Coast Section 2 teams: Edge Hill, Gordonvale, South Johnstone, West Cairns, combined TBA and Brothers Edmonton. After round 5, Marlin Coast, winners

of Section 1, played the final against Section 2 winners, South Johnstone, over 21 ends. It was an extremely tight contest, and after 11 ends in the final, South Johnstone held a slim lead over Marlin Coast 13 - 12. South Johnstone maintained this one-point lead after 15 ends with scores at 17 - 16. Bowlers had a 30-minute delay in play due to the rain, and after 18 ends, the score was 19 - 19. It went down to the wire, and after 20 ends, the Marlin Coast team of Peter Hamilton (skip), Neil Robson (third), Danny Gibson (second) and Les Idiens (lead) snuck ahead by two. On the last end, Marlin Coast picked up two shots to claim the win by 24 20 and received the trophy presented

by the Destro family. On Tuesday, two local bowlers, Michael de Vries (Innisfail) and Kevin Deegan (South Johnstone) gained selection in the TFNQDBA District side, who travelled to Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast. The TFNQDBA team 16 is in Section B, with the first three games played on May 4 and then through to Saturday, May 7. Ben Moore, Ashley Hammond, Donald Lawton, Stuart Mann, Ben Cribbin, Jarrod Walker, Umberto Srhoj, Dwayne Brooks, Nicholas Twining, Lyle Braggins, Michael "Dutchy" de Vries, Steve Hensen, Andrew Hanson, David Spowart, Kevin "Kiwi" Deegan, Wayne Petroholis, Reserve: Wayne Hewitt; Manager: Tony Burns and Coach: Mal Mackney

Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday’s social bowls saw an excellent roll-up of players despite overcast weather conditions. After two games of twelve ends, the winning team was Alf Siliato, Peter Smith, David Cook and John Kremastos. The lucky winners of the day were the team of Greg McDonald, John Morrison and Clem Kinbacher, who picked up the cash jackpot. The team of Michael de Vries, Ian Humphreys, Malcolm Bright and Sergio Dalla Pozza went through undefeated but missed a place in the final on aggregate in the Bruno Destro Shield played at Silkwood over the weekend. The second round of pennants resumes this weekend. Please check the whiteboard for teams. Visitors and new members are most welcome with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start.

Silkwood Bowls MAY 4, 2022 Silkwood Bowls Club was honoured to be the hosting club for the 2022 Bruno Destro Shield. 12 teams, 48 bowlers from Cassowary Coast bowls clubs & Cairns Bowls Clubs came together on Saturday, April 30 & Sunday, May 1. The final game was between South Johnstone and Marlin Coast. Congratulations goes

The South Johnstone fours team (left) finished as runners up to Marlin Coast in the Bruno Destro Memorial Shield played at Silkwood. Photo: Peter Christopher to Marlin Coast, the score was 20 to 22. Wednesday, May 4, seen a game of triples played with team Alan Hudson, Lee-ann Mayell & Tim Wallis defeating team Delmo Tarditi, Barry Green & Ann Hollingsworth, was a tight scoring game throughout with the final score of 17 to 16. NO Friday Night Barefoot bowls or BBQ on May 6. 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.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, April 27: Michael Knight/ A.Fitzsimmons 21 v Bev Harrop/Rita Hudson 7 Sunday, May 1: 10 Bowlers played 1 rink of Triples and 1 rink of Pairs.

Team 1 Ray Downing/ Scott 25 v Team 2 John Taylor/ Rod Tennant 9 Team 3 Peter Smith/ Rita Hudson/ Anthony Fitzsimmons 16 v Team 4 Joanne Townsend/D Fitzsimmons/ Colleen Tennant 15. Club Championship Singles Men’s Final: 21

Peter Smith 25 defeated Ray Downing

Tully Men’s Teams played in the Bruno Destro Shield at Silkwood on the weekend. The winning Team was Marlin Coast. Our next Club meeting is on Wednesday May 11, at 11am, followed by BBQ Lunch before afternoon bowls. Hope to see you there! Cheers!

Club Championship Singles Ladies Final: Joanne Townsend 25 defeated Joan Mercer 11 Club Championship Ladies Pairs: Bev Achilles/Rita Hudson 18 defeated Joanne Townsend/Bev Harrop 17. Robyn Brunello/Betty Cochrane 24 defeated Avis Ray/Joan Mercer 20. Club Championship Mens Pairs: Ray Downing/JohnTaylor Michael Knight/Des 9.

Congratulations to Men’s and Ladies Single Club Champion: Peter Smith and Joanne Townsend

Men’s Championship Singles runner up Ray Downing with Winner Peter Smith. Ladies Championship Singles Winner Joanne Townsend with runner up Joan Mercer.

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Golf News El Arish Golf LAST week our Sporters comp started on Thurs April 28 (as the course was too wet to play on Tuesday). The Sporters played the 2nd 9 S'Ford. This resulted in another c/back, with Lachlan Threlfall winning and Rod Racklay R/up, both on 20. Paul Marland came in 3rd on 19. Least Putts taken by Dave Rogers with 11. NTP’s: - Col Bidgood took #10 and #12 - Tony Little #11 - Rod Rackley #13 – Approach #16 Graham Anderson and Brian Golding taking the Approach on #18. The winners would like to thank Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park for their sponsorship last Thursday. Last Saturday April 30 was one of our biggest fields this season, with players enjoying the 2 Ball Ambrose Comp, sponsored by Greg and Sandra Flegler. Results: Winners - Jake Perkins/Lachlan Threlfall 52 3/4 - Kelly Cavallaro/Troy Kopp coming in 2nd on 59, followed by Kade Spencer/ Rhys Camilleri on 60. Jake and Lachlan then succeeded in taking NTP's on #1/10 - #2/11 - #9/18 Carlo Manno & son Charlie #3/12 - Kelly Cavallaro/Troy Kopp taking #4/13 #5/14 - #7/16, Gavin Camilleri/Paul Topper #6/15, with Rhys Camilleri/Kade Spencer #8/17. The club and all winners thank Greg and Sandra for their most generous sponsorship on the day. How the year rolls along, as Saturday May 7 is our May Monthly Medal comp, sponsored by Brothers League Club - Innisfail.

Ingham Golf RESULTS Saturday April 30: Single Stableford Winner – Jason Cameron (37 points) Runner up – Stephen Hart (36 points) Run-down – Ian Swarbrick (34 points) Michael Fluerty (33 points) Darrin Tennent (33 points) Sunday May 1: Single Stableford Winner -Stephen Hart (41 points) Runner up – Aurelio Mason (39 points) Run-down – Cameron Watt (38 points) Brendan Vella (37 points) Monday May 2: Single Stableford Winner – Allan Cockburn (36 points) Runner up – Fred Smith (35 points) Ladies Results Due to the rain and wet course, last weeks competition was cancelled and will be played this week. This is a Par event playing for Julie Reed’s Trophies Upcoming Events 7 May – Hotel Hinchinbrook April Monthly Medal & Single Matchplay

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Qualifier 8 May – Crushers Ambrose – rescheduled from 24/4. 29 May – Tropic Petroleum Ingham Men’s Open 4th & 5th June – Moduline Kitchens Men’s Ingham Closed Championships 25th June – Ingham Open Ladies Championship A reminder MiClub is up and running we encourage you to jump on and book into the comp with your group prior to the event. News The course is again looking terrific after the rain and lots of mowing and maintenance from all our volunteers. Herbert River Crushers Football club Ambrose has been tentatively rescheduled for next Sunday May 8, 2022; confirmation of the date will be posted next week subject to weather. The crushers will be raising funds to support Jared Cockburn Family and his family down at the Ronald McDonald house in Brisbane. Team Nominations are full, and it looks like it’s going to be a fantastic day so if you haven’t got a team in show your support by coming down and grabbing some raffle tickets and have fun on the novelty events. The Ingham Open and Closed championships are fast approaching, we would like to welcome on board Tropic Petroleum as our major sponsor of the open and Moduline Kitchens for the closed championship. A big thankyou to both these businesses for the support of the Ingham Golf Club. Nominations for both events will be at the club, or you may email them through to inghamgc2021@ gmail.com (Please note that grades may change pending numbers in each division.)

Innisfail Golf Club THE rain has not ceased over the last couple of weeks and looks like it will continue this week. The course might be a little bit wet under foot for the next week, including the dates for the Innisfail Classic, but members will soldier on. The grounds crew will be working hard this week in preparation for the Classic. So, if anyone has time to help, please let Jake Cockle or Andrew Rose know. The Innisfail Classic is on this weekend, May 7 - 8, due to the weather event experienced a fortnight ago. Players, please let club captain Luke Peters know if you are still available to play in the event, so he can build the timesheet this week. IGC Rules & Etiquette Last week’s Quiz Wombat’s ball is on the putting green. A paper wasp flies down and lands on his ball. As Wombat is swatting the wasp away, he accidently moves his ball. He replaces the ball & putts out. What is the ruling? A. No penalty

B. Wombat receives one penalty stroke for making the ball move. C. Wombat receives two penalty strokes for playing the ball from the wrong position. The ball should have been played from its new position. Answer: A. No penalty for accidently causing the ball to move on the putting green and the ball must be replaced on its original spot. Rule 13.1d This week’s Quiz Before Lombo plays his ball from the long rough, he moves loose impediments from around his ball. In doing so he causes his ball to move. What is the ruling? A. There is no penalty, however the ball must be replaced B. Lombo gets one penalty stroke, and the ball must be replaced C. Lombo gets two penalty strokes, and the ball must be replaced It was a tough battle between Herb Walsh and Jake Cockle for the bikkies at Wednesday’s All Sporters 9-hole competition on April 13. Cockle just got the win on a countback. Results 1st: Jake Cockle 22pts c/b 2nd: Herb Walsh 22pts 3rd: Alan Gould 21pts A great field for Friday’s Sporters nine-hole competition on April 15 and Rauno Sanderson played well to shoot 20 points and win by two. Results: 1st: Rauno Lehtsalu 20pts 2nd: Ian Sanderson 18pts c/b 3rd: Darryl Gould 18pts NTP - Caine Cockle Jnr A morning inspection of the course took place to see if the course was playable at the President’s Big Splash Stableford 18-hole competition on April 16. The course was wet but okay to play, so 12 crazies ventured out to get their golf fix. Golfers teed off at 12.00pm and play was underway. Solid scores from Glenn Powell, Stephen Todd and Luke Peters had them in the running, with honest golf and 36 points. Innisfail’s young gun Caine Cockle had his first Eagle on a Saturday with a pitch in from 60 out on 15, to get him close on 37 points. But the round of the day went to Ryan, who had two stableford Eagles in a row on 10 and 11 to shoot the winning round of 38 points. Results: 1st: Ryan Thwaite 38pts 2nd: Caine Cockle Jnr 37pts 3rd: Glenn Powell 36pts c/b NTPs 1/10 - 4/13 - 7/16 - Colin Bidgood 2/11 - Stephen Todd 5/14 - 8/17 3/12 - Luke Peters 6/15 - 9/18 - B Scott Junior Golf Innisfail’s juniors next FNQ Junior event is at Atherton Golf Club on May 7 - 8. Please check out Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region. Upcoming Events

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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 Saturday competition - Hogan & Associates Stableford - 7.30 am and 12.00 pm groups of 4 permitted - online bookings Innisfail Classic - May 7 - 8

Ryan Thwaite won the President’s Big Splash Stableford on April 16.

Jake Cockle won Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on April 13.

Rauno Lehtsalu won Friday’s Sporters competition on April 15.

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GREG SHANNON LAST weekend was a busy one for the Australian Sugar Heritage centre at Mourilyan, possibly because many more visitors were in the region for the "Feast of the Three Saints". One of the displays that caught the eye of many visitors to the Heritage centre was the relatively new "Sugar and Sport" one. Opened in late 2020, this display seeks to highlight the achievements of people from the sugar industry who have represented Qld, NSW or Australia in a major sport. The sports covered are many and varied, from world champion Triathlon Brad Bevan who grew up on a Mirrinni Cane farm, to Australian Opals coach and four-time Olympian Sandy Brondello from Mackay to the Burdekin's Para-Olympian Brooke Stockham; all are on display. Rugby league is also highlighted, given it is a significant sport in sugar industry reliant communities up and down the coast. The local sugar industry would often provide the backing for a paid player back in the day. Generally, a well known Qld or Australian representative to be signed up as Captain- Coach of the local Foley shield side, and this would have an impact on the local players coming through the various club's ranks. A case in point oi the Burdekin's champion rugby league player Kel O'Shea. Kel was a mill worker who played League on weekends for the Ayr Colts club in the early 1950s when the Burdekin successfully attracted several high profile Australian players to the region. By 1950, Qld and Australian player Duncan Hall was captain-coach of Home Hill, and Jack Hourigan, who

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was part of the 1948 Australian squad with Duncan, was based in Ayr. Playing in the same competition as these two must have rubbed off on the local juniors. Kel became the most famous when in 1953, he made the Qld side to play NSW, all while still living and playing in the Burdekin. Then in 1954, he went one step further when selected in the Australian world cup squad while still playing in Ayr. Duncan Hall was also established but by then was back in Brisbane playing for Brisbane Wests. Kel's selection for Australia was a history-making event, as he became the first North Qld junior to represent Australia on home soil. His success must have given everyone involved in sport in NQ at the

time a real lift. Apart from Duncan Hall, another player selected in that 1954 Australian World cup squad was Bob Banks, who later moved to Tully and led the Tully side to Foley shield victory in 1963. Kel's story is part of the Sugar and Sport display along with many other rugby league players who went from local league in Sugar industry towns to Qld and Australian selection, including Gary Wellington (Burdekin 1965), Angelo Crema (Tully 1966), and of course, Kerry Boustead who made the 1978 Australian side while still playing in the Innisfail competition and who later became a major driver for the formation of and the inaugural CEO of the NQ Toyota Cowboys.

The 1954 Australian World cup squad with Kelosha 3rd from left back row, Duncan Hall right, back row and Bob Banks 2nd from left seated.

Queensland Cup rugby league action set to hit Tully MARIA GIRGENTI STATE rugby league action is coming to Tully on Saturday, May 28, with a HostPlus Cup

match between Northern Pride and Souths Logan Magpies. This is South Logan's home game and will be the first State game hosted by Tully Tigers

Rugby League Football Club at the new $7 million grandstand facility. Tully Tigers Rugby League President Anthony Emmi

said the game would not be possible without the generous sponsorship by Mackays Group and Blenners Transport. It will be another bumper day of football, as Tully Tigers teams will also clash with Cairns Brothers in three CDRL grades. The Tully Tigers Old Boys Club will host a reunion. South's Logans players also play for NRL teams, with the club affiliated with the Brisbane Broncos, whilst Northern Pride is the feeder club for the North Queensland Cowboys. The team has exciting young guns Ezra Mam, Kobe Hetherington, Tesi Niu and Cory Paix, who starred for the Magpies in 2021. It also boasts big-name NRL allocated players such as Albert Kelly, Jamayne Isaako, Brenko Lee, Thomas Flegler, Corey Oates, Jordan Pereira, and Adam Reynolds.

Tully Tigers Rugby League President Anthony Emmi (middle) with representatives from Mackays Group and Blenders Transport who are sponsors of the Queensland Cup match coming to Tully on May 28.

Broncos development players Logan Bayliss and Ethan Quai-Ward line up for the Magpies and exciting hooker Blake Mozer. Ben Hampton, Connelly Lemuelu, Heilum Luki, Griffin Neame, Kyle Feldt, Jamayne

Taunoa-Brown, Peta Hiku, Chad Townsend, Jordan McLean, Reece Robson, Hamiso TabuaiFidow, Coen Hess, Heilum Luki, Jeremiah Nanai and Lachlan Burr are the North Queensland Cowboys eligible to line up for the Northern Pride this season. The Northern Pride team has plenty of local rugby league talent, including Mark Rosendale, Bernard Lewis, Evan Child, Terrence CaseyDouglas, Shawn Bowen, Jayden Hodges, Matthew Egan, Julian Christian, Lata Fakalelu and Denzel King. The CDRL Under 18 game Tully v Cairns Brothers kicks off at 2.00 pm, 3.30 pm: Reserve grade, 5.00 pm: Souths Logan v Northern Pride Under 21s, 6.30 pm - A-grade - Tully v Cairns Brothers with the HostPlus game at 8.00 pm. Gate entry is $6, and grandstand seats are selling fast, so get in quick to secure a spot. For grandstand seating, please contact Anthony Emmi on 0407 680 713.

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ERIC Norman and Babinda Boxing Club hosted another successful Sunstate Amateur Boxing League tournament at the RSL Memorial Hall on April 23. A sell-out crowd witnessed 15 cracker bouts on the card, featuring fighters from Thursday Island, Weipa, Cairns, Redlynch, Charters Towers, Mareeba, Yungaburra, Yarrabah, Port Douglas, Tully, Palm Island and Townsville. In the main bout, Kevin Simpson from Babinda Boxing Club was up against Jase Thimble from Palm Island in the 67kg division. Both fighters were evenly matched and put on an entertaining display of boxing prowess in a tough bout over four two-minute rounds. Simpson claimed the win via a split decision in a bout that could have gone either way. The sport of boxing provides a great solution to engaging youth in North Queensland and Cape York communities to mould better citizens in society. There was a great representation of Indigenous communities who displayed excellent boxing abilities and did themselves proud with their wellrespected clubs. A special thank you to all officials, fighters, Dr Andrew, trainers, canteen/

door entry ladies and supporters who travelled and attended, especially the crew from Zenadth Kes Boxing Club, Thursday Island. Results: Bout 1

Will Fuller (Charters Towers) def Blake Goodwin (Weipa) - Senior 66kg - RSC referee stopped the contest Bout 2 Chase Davies (Thursday Island) def Amos Thomas (Yarrabah) - Junior 57kg - RSC Bout 3 Elisha Robati (Redlynch) def Josh Lee (Weipa) - Senior 84kg - RSC Bout 4 Josh Harris (Port Douglas) def Damien Townsen (Thursday Island) - Senior 68kg - unanimous decision Bout 5 Charles Grahan (Yarrabah) def Thomas Robinson (Yungaburra) - Junior 39kg RSC Bout 6 Charlie Dickinson (Babinda) def Blake Whitford (Yungaburra) - Junior 55kg opponent retired Bout 7 Amber Farraway (Charters Towers) def Mary Wapau (Thursday Island) - Junior Female 62kg - RSC

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Melanie Leigh (Tully) def Natasha Thomas (Yarrabah) - Senior 84kg - RSC Bout 9 Miles Maestri (Cairns) def Tyler Ronards (Port Douglas) - Junior 46kg - unanimous decision Bout 10 Sonny Prasser (Townsville) def Sanraj Grewal (Babinda) - Junior 46kg unanimous decision Bout 11 Primary, junior fight sponsored by Sacchi’s Bobcat & Excavator Hire Cohan Lockett (Yungaburra) def Jai Lewin (Thursday Island) - Junior 67kg Bout 12 Vince Lacandula (Cairns) def Dom Querubin (Weipa) - Senior 63kg - split decision

Kevin Simpson from Babinda Boxing Club (left) in the main bout against Jase Thimble from Palm Island.

Bout 13 Jed Fuller (Charters Towers) def Colin Fourmile (Yarrabah) - Senior 90kg - RSC Bout 14 Jonas Gumbleton (Tully) def Daniel Morgan (Thursday Island) - Senior 83kg - unanimous decision Boxers will be back in action at Ingham Showgrounds on Friday, May 13, for the next Sunstate Amateur Boxing League tournament, hosted by Dean Poppi from Kingdom Boxing Club.

Melanie Leigh (red) from Tully Boxsing prevailed over her Yarrabah opponent Natasha Thomas.

Jase Thimble (main bout runner up) from Palm Island, with Kevin Simpson (winner) from Babinda Boxing Club and the club’s head trainer Eric Norman.

Jonas Gumbleton from Tully Boxsing (blue headgear) lands a blow to his opponent Daniel Morgan from Zenadth Kes Boxing Club,Thursday Island.

Shane Muriata IF you got any tips right in the National Rugby League last weekend by picking a winner, then please fill out my next lottery ticket so I can win the millions. It was a weekend of upsets, upstaged, and uppercuts as all the bottom teams knocked off the tall poppies by giving me just one right in my tipping comp. My Brisbane Broncos had one of the Queen's legendary songs playing by full-time when they all stood around lipsyncing at full-time, "Another one bites the dust". If you thought that was going to be the game of

Sanraj Grewal from Babinda (left) from Babinda Boxing Club during his about against Sonny Prasser from Townsville.

the weekend, then Ferrari's version of a human being Josh Addo Carr, who is two clicks slower than me over a 100m, took his Bulldogs a few steps closer to redemption when they schooled the glamour show off club the Roosters. The Cowboys gave Parramatta a lesson in Darwin's Top End Wedding game when the Eels tripped and fell their way down the aisle worse than Married at First Sight. The Panthers don't deserve any part of my column, so I won't give them any, whilst the Titans and Canberra Faders lived up to their potential, which is lower than the core of the Earth and some gangster rappers pair of shorts. The Warriors deserve their win in golden point but should never refer to SJ as Magic Johnson ever again. If that weekend is anything to go by for the following weekend round of NRL games, then to any intelligent life that may exist and reading this week's edition of

Charlie Dickinson (red headgear) from Babinda Boxing Club won his bout against Blake Whitford.

the Wet Tropic Times that resides in a Galaxy Far Far Away, then take me now, I have seen it all. At this point in time, I would like to, from the bottom of my beautiful chocolate heart, thank the Tully Fire Service who came to me and my mum's aid during the week. With the two light flashing trucks coming up the neighbourhood road in their full glory, team captain Mick Bennett reassured me that his Avengers crew had it all under control and that a good night's sleep was now guaranteed after they had cleared the establishment for any immediate danger. Thank you to Mark V, Fabian and the boys for all you do for our community cause I learnt a precious lesson, and that is you don't know if you need them until you do. I am now going to volunteer after seeing the fantastic work they do, so sign me up. Cheers, Tully Fire Department, bloody legends and superheroes of our town.

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Tully and Mission Beach clubs' cricket awards presentation MARIA GIRGENTI LAST month the combined awards for Mission Beach Cricket, Tully and Cassowary Coast Cyclones took place at Tully Country Club to celebrate individual and team achievements during the 2021 - 2022 season. Tier 2 juniors is a Mission Beach team. Tier 3 juniors are a combined Tully and Mission Beach team, whilst the Cassowary Coast Cyclones have senior teams. Tully and Mission Beach award winners: Tier 2 - Batting Average: Charlie Manno (156) Tier 2 - Bowling Awards: Sekove Hart, Samuel Frumento and Shaun Riley Tier 3 - Best Batsman: Dante Van Vuuren (282 runs @ 31.33) Tier 3 - Special Batting Award - 50 runs: Dante Van Vuuren Tier 3 Best Bowler: Austin Stuart (17 wickets @ 13.53) Tier 3 Fielding Award: Austin Stuart Tier 3 - 5 Wickets in one game: Austin Stuart Coach's Award - Tier 3 - Most Improved Player: Jackson Lindsay Cricket Far North Under 12A Boys representative: Marko Van Vuuren Cricket Far North Under 13 Girls representative: Imogen Stuart Frank Fillis Junior Cricketer Encouragement Award: Dante Van Vuuren Club presidents and coaches congratulated all award winners. They thanked everyone involved in all aspects of the game, especially all the parents and volunteers who helped prepare the grounds and pitches throughout the season. The players, parents, and volunteers' commitment, grit, tenacity, and positive attitudes make these clubs a tremendous and beautiful cricket community. A special thanks to coaches Carlo Manno (Tier 2), Mark Stuart (Tier 3), Brenton Edwards (Blasters), as well as Faith Stuart (scorer Tier 3) and all the volunteer scorers.

A special mention to club sponsors Agape Family Dental, KLP Taxation, Art by Lavinia, One Fish Technologies, Turtles Pool and Spa Technologies and Col's Vinyl for their valued contributions this season.

Tully Cricket award winners: Best Batsman: Riley Lindsay Best Bowler: Aiden Getejanc Coach's Award: Gavin Sangha Cricket

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awards: Aiden Getejanc (Under 12 B-Boys) and Kade Corby (Under 13 Boys) A special congratulations to Tully product Aiden Getejanc who took out the Cassowary Coast Tier 2 Player of the Year. Getejanc racked up 244 runs during the season, bagged seven wickets in his nine matches, and held off fellow teammate Riley Lindsay and Innisfail's Giacomo De Faveri to claim the top honours across the local competition.

Tully and Mission Beach junior cricketers at the awards presentation. Photo courtesy of Tully Cricket

Tully junior cricketer Aiden Getejanc won the Cassowary Coast Tier 2 Player of the Year award. Photo courtesy of Tully Cricket

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Tully junior cricketers who received certificates, medals and awards. Photo courtesy of Tully Cricket

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Friday, May 6, 2022

TIDE TIMES LUCINDA MAY FRI 6 SAT 7 SUN 8

MON 9

12:29 am 2.55m 3:28 pm 1.53m 2:46 am 2.49m 1:41 pm 1.62m 4:23 am 2.6m 12:16 pm 1.55m 5:53 pm 1.89m 10:07 pm 1.73m 5:03 am 2.73m 12:17 pm 1.44m 5:48 pm 2.07m 11:04 pm 1.59m

TUE 10

5:31 am 2.87m 12:26 pm 1.32m 6:03 pm 2.29m 11:45 pm 1.45m

WED 11

5:58 am 3.01m 12:38 pm 1.16m 6:26 pm 2.52m

THU 12

12:19 am 1.32m 6:23 am 3.12m 12:56 pm 0.98m 6:55 pm 2.78m

JOHNSTONE RIVER MAY FRI 6

SAT 7 SUN 8

MON 9

12:43 am 2.29m 4:49 pm 1.39m 3:36 am 2.28m 2:40 pm 1.46m 4:41 am 2.36m 1:35 pm 1.45m 6:02 pm 1.68m 10:39 pm 1.58m 5:23 am 2.46m 1:10 pm 1.38m 6:04 pm 1.84m 11:39 pm 1.48m

TUE 10

6:23 pm 2.02m WED 11

SAT 7

SUN 8

MON 9

12:27 am 2.58m 3:22 pm 1.54m 3:18 am 2.54m 11:38 am 1.6m 6:02 pm 1.78m 8:35 pm 1.73m 4:29 am 2.68m 11:49 am 1.49m 5:25 pm 1.95m 10:12 pm 1.64m 5:04 am 2.83m 12:00 pm 1.38m 5:35 pm 2.16m

12:19 am 1.36m 6:19 am 2.67m 1:22 pm 1.15m 6:47 pm 2.22m

THU 12

12:55 am 1.25m 6:45 am 2.74m 1:39 pm 0.98m 7:17 pm 2.44m

HULL HEADS MAY

FRI 6

5:53 am 2.57m

1:12 pm 1.28m

TUE 10

WED 11

THU 12

11:04 pm 1.5m 5:34 am 2.98m 12:12 pm 1.24m 5:59 pm 2.38m 11:42 pm 1.35m 6:03 am 3.12m 12:28 pm 1.07m 6:28 pm 2.63m 12:18 am 1.2m 6:33 am 3.23m 12:50 pm 0.87m 7:01 pm 2.88m

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IT’S looking like the bad weather we usually experience early in the year has finally arrived and, unfortunately, limited the fishing opportunities over the past long weekends. Last weekend the flood water in the coastal creeks dropped enough to make ideal conditions to fish the mouth of the feeder creeks and drains for Barra and Sooty Grunter. Good numbers of mainly smaller Barra in the 45cm to 60cm. mark were caught on various lures in the middle stretches of the Johnstone, Tully and Murray rivers. Soft plastics were the ideal choice, with the new Jackson Bone Bait and Puri Prawn being my personal standouts. Again, the Hinchinbrook Channel was the most productive location, with some excellent results coming through over the past week. The Barra has not been easy, with a fair amount of work being needed to locate the Barra, but some outstanding catches were obtained once found. I have found that the Barra seem to move around the Channel in schools. They can be spread along several hundred metres of a bank or flat at times. Other times they may be confined to a particular creek or even snag or drain. It takes effort to find the area, and even then, you may find they have moved on by the next day. Some very good reports of Mangrove Jacks being caught in the creeks flowing into the Hinchinbrook Channel. Most of the recent captures have been on

Dallas Sutton with a big Jungle Perch from a recent walk on the Zerek Trail Weaver.

fresh herring and strips of Gar; however, I am sure they would also respond to small deep diving lures or soft plastics. The bait fisherman has also been catching some nice Grunter and both Pikey and the rarer Silver Bream. Derek, my manager and Pro Staffer Tony Mossop managed some very nice Fingermark to 70cm. on Sunday night. Cardwell is considerably drier than Tully and Innisfail; however, rain forced the boys off the water early. The upper freshwater sections of the Tully have been fishing well for both Jungle Perch and Sooty Grunter. Daniel Colombini and Dallas Sutton had an unbelievable trip with several quality fish up to around the 45cm. mark caught. (see the accompanying photos, for more, check out our website) This weekend it looks like the wind is coming back up again, so the fishing will again be confined to the estuaries. There is minimal run in the tides. This is good and bad. The water will clear up quickly; however, it will be harder to find the fish and entice them to bite. Look for corners or any areas that might have some tidal run. I have also found to drop down in your lure size, especially if chasing Mangrove Jacks. These tides are also ideal for fishing for Fingermark in the deeper water in the Hinchinbrook Channel. There are many sheltered areas in the main channel, and some of the deeper holes up in the creeks can fish very well. Whatever you do, don`t forget the crab pots. This is one of the most productive crabbing months of the year. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

Tony Mossop with a good shallow water fingermark caught on the new Penn Slammer IV DX reel.

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Local motocross riders rip up the tracks at CQMX Championship Series MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL motocross riders competed in Round 2 of Central Queensland Motocross CQMX Series Championships in Yeppoon on March 26 - 27. Luke Weaver, on his new Husqvarna bike, finished first in both QMX1 (Senior Open) and QMX2 (Senior Lites) divisions, Ayden Edgerton third in 85cc Senior and Tyler Sacchi third in both the Junior 85cc and Senior 65cc (10 - Under 12 years). In early March, Tyler Sacchi missed Round 1 of the CQMX series in Biloela and spent two weeks sidelined after suffering a concussion when competing in the Sid Carucci Memorial MX event in Mareeba on February 27. In Biloela, Edgerton finished fifth in the Mini Lites (12 - Under 16 years). Over the Labour Day weekend, Sacchi competed in Round 3 of the CQMX Series at Emerald, where he finished third in Mini Lites (9 - Under 12 years) and 65cc (10 - Under 12 years). Edgerton won races 1 and 2 with ease in the biggest gate number so far for a CQ Series with 37 riders. Sunday was tough for Edgerton, and in an exciting second race, he came from 10th position at the start to finish third at the chequered flag. Edgerton finished fourth overall for the weekend in Mini Lites (12 - Under 16 years) 85cc and 11th in 125cc. Weaver continued his winning form in the QMX1 (Senior Open) and QMX2 (Senior Lites) sections. Round 4 of the Central Queensland Motocross Series is in Rockhampton (May 21 - 22), followed by Round 5 - Gladstone (June 11 - 12) and Round 6 Mackay (June 25 - 26). This month riders are gearing up for a busy season of competition with JR’s Motorcycle TNQ MX Series - Round 1 Charters Towers (May 7 - 8), Round 2 Mareeba (May 28 - 29), Round 3 - Townsville (June 18 - 19), Round 4 - Proserpine (July 16 - 17) and Round Tyler Sacchi finished third overall in both his sections at the CQMX Championships in Yeppoon 5 - Tully (August 6 - 7). and Emerald. Photo: Chonnie McCosh

Luke Weaver, who is riding a new Husqvarna bike achieved overall first places in QMX1 and QMX2 sections, in Round 2 and 3 of the CQMX Championships.

Ayden Edgerton in action at the CQMX Championships in Yeppoon. Dirt n Dust Photography