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Restoring the ministry of Deliverance WHETHER you know it or not the day you gave your heart to the Lord, you became involved in a battle between good and evil. Did you know that Accepting Jesus into your heart also means fighting in the spiritual realm? In the bible Jesus performed 21 miracles - 7 of which were Deliverances. Throughout all the New Testament Jesus is associated in many circumstances with the demonic. Sadly, deliverance has not been a part of the modern-day church - but God is going to change this. Restoring the ministry of Jesus means restoring deliverance. Matthew 10 commands the 12 disciples to do deliverance. I have heard it spoken that some do not believe a Christian can have a demon. Scripture does however tell us otherwise. When Jesus sent out the 12, he said 'Do not go among the gentiles, Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel'. This tells us that everyone can be under the influence of the demonic - including those who have accepted Jesus as saviour. These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. Matthew 10:5‭-‬6 NIV‬‬ We should be deeply moved by compassion when we see those who are bound. This is not at all the plan God has for our lives. Many times, people assume that the manifestation of the demon is in fact the demon itself leaving. However, this is not the case, a manifestation is simply a

manifestation. Deliverance is when the demon actually leaves the person! Deliverance is something some are not willing to do but Scripture tells us that freely you have received, freely give. Surely, we cannot deny one’s freedom. Deliverance is a public display of a spiritual kingdom being destroyed in the physical. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give. Matthew 10:8 NIV But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:7 NIV And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues. Mark 16:17 NIV To deny the ministry of deliverance is to deny Jesus. As I mentioned above, Jesus did 7 Deliverances in the New Testament. Deliverance is for now; it is for today! You cannot deny this biblically. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; they are guilty of an eternal sin.” Mark 3:29 NIV Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. John 14:12 NIV

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Plan unveiled for sugarcane industry to drive bioeconomy boom The roadmap was developed through a nine-month engagement process across the Australian Sugar Industry Supply Chain. It was jointly funded and supported by the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia, Sugar Research Australia (as project sponsor), Canegrowers, the Australian Sugar Milling Council, Agforce, Australian Cane Farmers Association and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. THE sugarcane industry could become the backbone of an Australian bioeconomy superhighway under a plan unveiled at the Developing Northern Australia Conference in Mackay. The Sugar Plus vision and roadmap was developed in partnership by sugar industry organisations with support from the Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) and the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. CRCNA Chief Executive Officer Anne Stünzner said Sugar Plus outlines an important role for the industry in Fuelling the Future of Food, Energy and Fabrication. “The sugarcane industry has identified an exciting and transformational future of sustainably producing sugar and bioproducts at the heart of regional communities,” Ms Stünzner said. “The roadmap outlines opportunities for a substantially larger industry. A growing bioeconomy industry will enable Australia to become increasingly self-sufficient, improving economic resilience and national security.” Ms Stünzner said analysis undertaken in developing the roadmap indicated enormous opportunity. “Australian demand for heavy fuels and plastics is substantial. Even modest adoption of biofuels and bioplastic equates to a substantial amount of sugar equivalent alternative products. Australia’s current domestic market alone would create massive demand for alternative protein feedstock, aviation fuel and bioplastics,” Ms Stünzner said. “It’s now over to the industry to bring this roadmap to life and take the necessary steps to ensure this is not just a report but a clear plan for action,” she said. Sugar Research Australia Chief Executive Officer Roslyn Baker congratulated industry organisations for the strong partnership and collaboration in developing the roadmap and their commitment to innovation and growth. “The roadmap includes initiatives to support better business-as-usual in the near term, add value and create new revenue streams in the medium term, and become a bioeconomy powerhouse in the longer term,” Ms Baker said.

• Food is where it all starts. Raw sugar will continue to play an important role in feeding the world. Sugar is also an important feedstock for the new generation of animal free foods. • Energy that builds on current cogenerated power and ethanol, provides the next generation of sustainable mobility and power. The sugarcane plant is one of the best natural sources for transforming into renewable energy and biofuels for heavy transport and aviation. • Fabrication for the future is about making products that enable a more sustainable way of life, including replacements for the many plastic items produced and used every day. “The roadmap outlines the actions needed across a range of levels, from individual farms to local communities through regional coordination or support of a mill and national leadership,” Ms Baker said. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said Sugar Plus highlighted the sugar industry’s important role in supporting long-term economic development in Queensland. “Queensland produces almost 95 per cent of Australia’s sugar cane which is worth almost $4 billion dollars a year to the nation’s economy and supports 23,000 direct and indirect jobs from Mossman in far north Queensland, through to northern New South Wales,” Mr Furner said. “That is why the Queensland Government supported the development of this industry-led initiative, backing the industry to come together to make the Sugar Plus vision a reality. “We look forward to the ongoing implementation of key priorities that align with those of the Queensland Government and will work with industry to responsibly grow the bioeconomy in regional Queensland.”

Australian sugarcane industry to form working groups to drive bioeconomy boom ORGANISATIONS representing the Australian sugarcane industry will form a series of working groups to implement their first whole-of-industry vision and roadmap. The Sugar Plus vision released at the Developing Northern Australia Conference, positions the industry as Fuelling the Future of Food, Energy and Fabrication. Australian Sugar Milling Council Chairman John Pratt said the roadmap demonstrates the industry has an exciting future, with the regional bioeconomy

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offering enormous potential. “We see that if we can exploit opportunities to add value to raw sugar production, that the industry will be stronger and have a very bright future indeed,” Mr Pratt said. “We can do a whole lot more with co-generation and bioethanol. Then there’s precision fermentation, bioplastics, and sustainable aviation fuels. They are all possibilities into the future given the right policy settings and working in close collaboration with industry.” The roadmap sets out a series of actions in the near, medium, and longer term, to strengthen and build the industry while charting a path to a bigger, bolder future. CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens said industry organisations are committed to ongoing collaboration to implement the roadmap and realise the Sugar Plus vision. “By working together, we can increase profitability and keep the industry growing,” Mr Menkens said. “We can be an industry that the state and nation are proud of, that communities want to support, and young people want to start their career with.” Australian Cane Farmers Association Chairman Don Murday said the industry can be the backbone of Australian bioeconomy superhighway, reducing reliance on international manufacturing to improve economic resilience and national security. “Our greatest asset is the fact that we have this incredible amount of feedstock biomass with the logistics to bring it all into central areas. We are in a strong position to take advantage of these new technologies and it’s good that the appetite is there within the industry to do that”. AgForce Cane President Ricky Mio said the industry has a proud history of innovation that will continue as the industry pursues its vision. “The world is changing. We need to be in front of the change, not behind. This opportunity comes around in our life so very few times and I’ll be as proud as punch when we achieve what we’ve set out to do.”

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News in Brief Cassowary Coast BreastScreen Mobile Service to visit Tully next month BREASTSCREEN Queensland’s state-of the-art Mobile Service truck will revisit Tully Showgrounds from August 16, to September 16. Ms Sandra Peut, Health Promotion Officer at BreastScreen Queensland Cairns Service, urged women in Tully and the surrounding region to take advantage of the truck’s visit and book in for a free breast screen. The Mobile BreastScreen Service is currently located at the Innisfail Showgrounds, before its visit to Tully in mid-August. A doctor’s referral is not required to attend the Mobile Screening Service. To book your free appointment phone 13 20 50, see your Health Worker, or visit www. breastscreen.qld.gov.au.

Innisfail Historical Society releases a recipe book A COUPLE of members from the Innisfail Historical Society have busily been compiling a small book containing recipes using tropical fruits. Many of these recipes were sourced from old family recipe books. The book titled ‘Granny’s Recipes, featuring Tropical Fruits’ is now available for sale at the Museum for the low cost of $5.00, or posted for $7.50 per copy.

COMMUNITY NAIDOC Week Celebrations Wrap Up COUNCIL acknowledged our First Nation people at the NAIDOC 2022 Flag Raising Ceremony and Cake Cutting on Monday, July 4, 2022. The theme this year ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’ shows that we must keep rallying around our mob, our elders, our communities. Whether it is seeking proper environmental, cultural and heritage protections, Constitutional change, a comprehensive process of truth- telling, working towards treaties, or calling out racism—we must do it together. It must be a genuine commitment by all of us to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! and support and secure institutional, structural, collaborative, and cooperative reforms. It is also time to celebrate the many who have driven and led change in our communities over generations— they have been the heroes and champions of change, of equal rights and even basic human rights.

Dog Registration Renewal Notices DOG Registration Renewal Notices will be issued to all current registered dog owners and must be paid on or before Sunday, July 31, 2022, to receive a 50% discount on renewal fees. Council reminds all dog owners that responsible dog ownership means ensuring your dog is microchipped and registered with the local Council of the Shire it is living in. If you did not receive your Dog Registration Renewal Notice prior to Friday, July 29, 2022, please contact Council to ensure your mailing details are correct.

Anyone who would like to purchase a copy and need it posted, please e-mail your details to idhs1234@ gmail.com. Recipe books will also be available for sale at the Innisfail Historical Society stall at the Innisfail Show this Friday, July 8.

Friday, July 8, 2022 The release provides key data and insights into our population including information about families, housing, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations, cultural diversity, service with the Australian Defence Force and long- term health conditions. To view the 2021 Census Data, please visit the ABS Website, www.abs.gov.au/census/find- census-data.

Ingham Toyota Forest Rally HOSTED by Townsville City Autosports Club, the Ingham Toyota Forest Rally will be revving into action again on Saturday, August 20, 2022. The event will take place in the Lannercost and Abergowrie areas, with spectator points available at the corner of Jocks Lodge Road and Manor Creek Road Broadwater. Rally cars will stop for servicing between stages at the CWA Abergowrie Hall grounds (beside the Ashton Hotel). A number of Rallying Superstars have driven on the roads and rated them as some of the best Australia has to offer. Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of rally cars flying through the forest. Thanks to Hinchinbrook Adventures, Helicopter Joy Flights will be available on the day. For further information please visit Townsville City Autosports Club - TCAC Facebook page.

Food Business Licence Renewals COUNCIL has distributed Food Business Licence Renewal Forms to all current Food Business Licence holders. Council requests all Food Business Licence holders who may have changed their business details in the last 12 months to contact Council to update their Licence. Council’s Food Licence inspection program will commence Wednesday, July 6, 2022, and will continue until all registered food businesses have been inspected. Council reminds Licence holders that their renewals are due by Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Any renewals not paid by this date may incur a reinstatement fee.

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Hinchinbrook Ingham Coastguard THE Ingham Coastguard would like to invite the community to come and celebrate their 50th anniversary. They will be having an open day at their base at 19 Patterson parade on Saturday, July 9.

2021 Census Data Now Available ON Tuesday, June 28, 2022, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the first data from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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INDIGENOUS ARTISTS The Port of Townsville is pleased to invite local indigenous artists to submit examples of their work to be considered for future commissions for Port projects. Featuring local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artwork at the Port and in Port publications is an opportunity for artists to showcase their work, while helping to strengthen the cultural connection between the Port and our community.

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Innisfail Garden Club members recognised with awards STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI AN Innisfail Garden Club member received recognition in the Queensland Council of Garden Clubs 2020 Biennial Awards for outstanding contributions to the gardening/horticultural community. Frances McLaughlin, aged in her late 80s, received the Most Contribution by an Individual to the Community Award (Category 2). In 2020, McLaughlin retired after serving 70 years providing horticultural expertise and judging at the Innisfail Horticultural Show Society. She was a member of the Innisfail Garden Club for 43 years and, at the age of 16, became a member of the Innisfail and District Show Society. Her family is well-known in Innisfail, being Life Members of the Horticultural Show Society, which is an outstanding achievement by a local family (Penman). McLaughlin judged cuttings, and pot plants at shows, garden events, and gardens in the local Council’s annual awards. She has been teaching club members how to judge plants and constantly shares her knowledge of plants. McLaughlin received a medallion in 2015 from the Garden Club of Australia for her club service. Club members salute this incredible lady, who is a shining example that ‘age is no barrier’ if you want to achieve something you love, an interest which has lasted 70 years. Innisfail Garden Club is glad to have McLaughlin, as she teaches members so much and loves attending garden club meetings. The Queensland Council of Garden Club Biennial Awards recognises valuable contributions by individuals and clubs. These contributions may be well-known to the club but go unnoticed by QCGC clubs and the public.

There are clubs whose members have made an outstanding contribution to their club and/or the community, whilst other clubs have also made a significant difference to their community.

development or by providing information through presentations or publications.

These awards also acknowledge individuals who have advanced horticulture through plant or product

President Leanne Pearce also presented Cherrill Spina with a Certificate of Appreciation for six years of outstanding service as the Innisfail Garden Club Treasurer.

Club President Leanne Pearce (left) presented Frances McLaughlin with her State award and flowers.

Club treasurer Cherrill Spina (left) received her Certificate of Appreciation from President Leanne Pearce.

Research uncovers first known Indigenous soldier to die on active service PRIVATE Walter Joseph Parker is the most recent addition to the Australian War Memorial’s Indigenous Boer War list and, as current research stands, is the earliest known and identified Aboriginal soldier to make the ultimate sacrifice while in service. “The inclusion of Private Parker’s name and his sacrifice has now re-set our understanding and knowledge of Indigenous service in the Boer War,” Memorial Director, Matt Anderson, said. “This discovery was made through ongoing research to commemorate the stories of First Nations service.” Collaborative and tenacious research has found he served as part of the Western Australian colonial contribution to the war in South Africa. “Aboriginal enlistment and service in the Boer War has been the source of much speculation, arising from the time of transition from colonies to Federation. The Memorial has now identified 10 Aboriginal men who served, nine of whom returned,” the Memorial’s Indigenous Liaison Officer, Michael Bell, said. “As with all other service and conflicts, the potential for these numbers to increase is evident, suggesting that the current total of 10 does not represent all who served.” Private Parker was born on 6 July 1874 in Gingin, Western Australia, to Mary Benyup, whose mother was a traditional Noongar woman. Research shows that, like many other Aboriginal volunteers, Private Parker made at least two attempts to enlist in the First Western Australian Contingent but was unsuccessful. Not to be deterred, he tried again and was accepted into the Fifth Contingent of the Western Australian Mounted Infantry. The contingent shipped out from Freemantle on 7 March 1901. On arrival in Durban on 28 March 1901 the Fifth

and Sixth Contingents were combined. The combined contingents returned to Australia in 1902, arriving at Fremantle on 29 April. Private Parker was not to return alongside his comrades; he died of typhoid at Standerton, in the Mpumalanga region on 22 January 1902. Private Parker’s story will be told and commemorated today, 7 July, at the Australian War Memorial’s Last Post Ceremony.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a long tradition of fighting for Country and have served in every conflict and commitment involving Australian defence contingents since before Federation. The stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are an important part of the Memorial’s storytelling. Anyone with information about Indigenous servicemen and servicewomen is encouraged to contact the Memorial.

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Don’t be pretentious and showy SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

IT is interesting to look around at the time of lifestyle that is acceptable in the modern day and age and it is a very ‘me’ focused life. I often hear the questions ‘What do I get out of this?’ ‘You should be paying me more!’ ‘You should be providing me for me’ We currently watch people who show off all the ME items that they have, and we feel jealous and then me pursue being able to get these items. We know logically that is showy and pretentious, but we still crave that celebrity and money. A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life is a full life. Proverbs 13:7 MSG I would like our society to care enough to fight alongside each other and for each other. You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family. Matthew 5:9 MSG The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller. Proverbs 11:24 MSG Through my life I haven’t been the type of person that I am sharing with you, and I thank God every day that he is absolute perfection. Absolute love, absolute care and absolute forgiveness. THE second of April 2022 was a very special date for one Babinda family with Vicky Dewis turning 90 years young and Vicky and her husband Michael also celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives came from Brisbane, Darwin, the Tablelands, Mossman (and Babinda of course) to celebrate this once in a lifetime event. As guests entered the Babinda RSL Memorial hall there was a table set up with the many awards Vicky has received throughout her years of volunteering.

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Queensland to give more harmful plastics the punt THE sunshine state is set to ban plastic microbeads, polystyrene packing peanuts and plastic-stemmed cotton buds by September 1, 2023, with the Queensland Government unveiling its proposed five-year roadmap to phase out harmful, single-use plastics. Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the mass release of lighter-than-air balloons will also be banned next year, while new minimum standards will be introduced for heavy plastic bags requiring them to be tested for reusability and the ability to be recycled once they’ve reached the end of their lifespan. The roadmap comes off the back of new survey results, which showed 91 per cent of Queenslanders backed further bans on single-use plastics, as well as consultation with peak retail and environment groups. “Single-use plastics are problematic, and Queenslanders have made it clear they want to give more of them the punt,” the Minister said, kicking off Plastic Free July. “They don’t breakdown, they fill up our dumps and they kill wildlife. The Queensland Government phased out singleuse lightweight shopping bags in 2018 and last year banned a number of single-use plastics food products like straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates, unenclosed bowls, and expanded polystyrene (EPS) takeaway containers and EPS cups. “It’s great to see so many businesses already taking voluntary measures and going beyond our bans, and it is time to support those voluntary commitments and strengthen our actions in the fight against plastic pollution.

“Our roadmap will phase out other problematic single-use plastics over the next five years, including the aim to phase out disposable coffee cups and lids following work with other states and territories. “Of course, we will continue to work with retailers, community groups and suppliers so they have the alternative products in place. “That’ll begin with getting to work straight away on replacements for coffee cups through an Innovation Challenge – with further details to be announced soon – to get Queensland businesses working on the alternatives we need. “We understand these changes can have an impact on businesses and we will work with them to ensure they are ready. Minister Scanlon said together with the roadmap, the Queensland Government would continue working to reduce single-use plastics and prevent plastic pollution. “We will continue to deliver and support initiatives to address problematic plastic pollution including ongoing support for the Plastic Free Places Program which assists businesses in regional Queensland to eliminate six key single-use plastic items,” she said. “We will also continue to support the highly successful Container Refund Scheme which, by creating an incentive to collect and return beverage containers – including plastic containers – helps put the circular economy into practice.”

Double Milestone Celebration for Babinda family Accompanying this was a life size photo of the bride and groom on their wedding day 70 years ago. The cutting of the 70th anniversary cake was accompanied by a song from Nat King Cole - "You Will Never Grow Old" (whereby Mick tried to steal a kiss). This was followed by the cutting of the 90th birthday cake, naturally accompanied by a rendition of “Happy Birthday". One of Vicky and Michael's children said that the happiness and pride that Michael and Vicky showed their family and friends and the love and respect they experienced in return, was a lesson for all to learn and Vicky and Michael Dewis cutting their anniversary cake. made it a very memorable day, not to be forgotten.

Vicky and Michael Dewis celebrating with their family and friends.

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Community centres celebrating FIVE local neighbourhood and community organisations across the Hill Electorate are celebrating after an increase of almost double their annual funding was recently announced. KAP Member for Hill Shane Knuth said community centres were a vital part of every town as it helped to assist those experiencing domestic and family violence, people at risk of experiencing homelessness, those experiencing social isolation and loneliness, individuals with disabilities, people impacted by disasters and families in financial stress.

ends meet in the current economic climate. “The cost of living has forced families to seek help from our Neighbourhood House for services such as but not limited to; food relief, fuel relief, helping families keep children attending school, transport to essential services and warm clothing during winter.” Better Together Community Support – an increase

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of $103,499 per annum Community Support Centre Innisfail - an increase of $103,500 per annum Eacham Community Help Organisation Inc - an increase of $126,220 per annum2 Ravenshoe Community Centre Inc - an increase of $103,498 per annum Tully Support Centre Inc - an increase of $107,243 per annum

“Over the last few years, we have seen more and more people seeking assistance with the price of living and housing continuing to rise,” Mr Knuth said. “I have been in a number of meetings with community organisations, non-for-profits and the Minister for housing over the past two years advocating for extra funding to help with homelessness and social services. “While it is great to see these centres receive much needed extra funding, there is still much more that needs to be done in Far North Queensland. “We urgently need more accommodation for those at risk, affordable housing and access to cheaper fuel and energy.” Echo Empowering Services CEO Donna Leigh said the funding couldn’t have come at a better time. “This has been an accumulation of many years of organisation’s like ECHO advocating for greater funding to help provide a neighbourhood centre like ours for our local community to utilise,” Ms Leigh said. “I would personally like to thank Shane for his continued support for ECHO Empowering Services and for advocating so strongly for us in Parliament recently. “This increase in funding will help support many families in our local region who are struggling to make

ECHO Empowering Services CEO Donna Leigh,Vice president of Management Committee Del Waters and Member for Hill Shane Knuth out the front of ECHO in Malanda. PHOTO: Supplied

Local Artist Creates International Art Gallery to Showcase Fragments ONE year ago, local Cassowary Coast Zentangle® Artist Chrissie Murphy embarked on a personal art project to showcase pattern fragments. The “Magnified Fragments” project focused on single fragments that are often replicated to form a larger pattern in Zentangle® art. Instead of replicating fragments, Chrissie’s project magnifies them to become the sole focus of a Zentangle paper tile. The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns on paper tiles. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. "Zentangle" is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc and you can learn more about it at zentangle.com What makes Chrissie’s Project so interesting is the level of international involvement it has attracted. Each week Zentangle® artists from Germany, Spain, Argentina, Venezuela, United States, Chile, India, Switzerland, and Sweden join Chrissie to create Magnified Fragment tiles of their own. A gallery that showcases the Magnified Fragment tiles of all the artists involved is on display at the Chrissie Murphy Designs website. There are over 550

tiles in the art gallery highlighting the unique beauty of the Zentangle® Art form. Argentinian Zentangle® Artist Josefina Rey who has been involved with the project from the beginning says, “It was a pleasure to join Chrissie, week after week, on her project “Magnified Fragments”. I learned a lot about fragments, techniques and tangles.” Spanish Zentangle® Artist Aida Rico comments, “I am not a constant person. If a year ago someone had told me that I was going to do this challenge, without giving up, I would not have believed it. However, this challenge is very affordable, being a task per week, and it is so varied that it is impossible not to follow it. It hooks you! I really want to start with phase 2!!!” Part Two of the Magnified Fragments Project will commence in a few weeks. Instead of magnifying square fragments, the project will focus on triangular shaped fragments for this next phase. When asked about what the Project has meant to her, Chrissie says, “This is the largest art project I have ever undertaken. When complete it will be close to 10 years in the making! When I think about the reach

Chrissie is pictured with Part 1 of her Magnified Fragments Project. this project has had internationally, I’m astounded. It’s a great news story for the Cassowary Coast. I love that we’ve been able to birth something so creatively significant here. I think it’s something our entire region can rejoice in.”

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SCHOOL 8 | Tully State High School students forge ahead with learning in 2022 Wet Tropic Times

MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY State High School started 2022 strongly with 800 students from Years 7 12, new staff members and a large contingent of beginner teachers. Principal Richard Graham, who has been in the role for six years said the school offers a cross-section of subjects and programs, including Business, Food & Fashion, Humanities, Technology, Mathematics, English, the Arts, Instrumental music, and a variety of sports. A new building is due to be completed this year with four classrooms.

Traditional still plays a signification role at TSHS and the long-standing motto that adorns the school logo is Quanti est sapere which translates to ‘How valuable is wisdom.’

Student leadership (SLT) President

School captains Tokorima and Jack Watson Junior School captains Nicholas Muriata and Mia

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Phoebe Crowe and Isabella Slater

Robin Uitenweerde

Walter Hill

SLT Vice-President

Hunter Richtsfeld

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Students strive daily to uphold the school rules of We are safe, respectful, responsible and learners. The P&C Association always welcomes new members with meetings held on the third Thursday of each month at 3.30pm.

Tyson

Uitenweerde

Indigenous leader Jonas Gumbleton Sports captain Chloe Johnston House leaders Kirrama Madison Deloryn and Piper Zammit Mackay

Friday, July 8, 2022 swimming carnival, as well as touch football, rugby league and volleyball district trials. Students had an equally busy Term 2, having participated in cross country, athletics carnvial, leadership camp (Year 11s) and Innisfail Young Performers‘ Competition.

Last month, students participated in the school cross country, which saw Kirrama sports house win the perpetual trophy. Toko and Jonas represented the school at Battle of The Coral Sea 80th anniversary commemorations in Cardwell and students took part in the community ANZAC Day service and march in Tully.

Michaela Adams and Christo van Vuuren

In Term 1, students were involved in the school

Indigenous leader, Jonas Gumbleton.

Sports captain, Chloe Johnston.

Kirrama sports leader, Madison Deloryn.

Tyson sports leader, Isabella Slater.

Mackay sports leader, Christo van Vuuren.

Student leadership team President, Robin Uitenweerde.

Walter Hill sports captain, Hunter Richtsfeld.

Kirrama sports leader, Piper Zammit.

Tyson sports leader, Phoebe Crowe.

Mackay sports leader, Michaela Adams.

Student leadership team Vice-President, Amali.

School captain, Jack Watson.

School captain,Tokorima.

Junior school captain, Nicholas Muriata.

Junior school captain, Mia Uitenweerde.

SCHOOL

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St Clare’s School Tully recently held their Athletics Carnival for 2022 ST. Clare’s School Tully held their annual Athletics Carnival over the final two days of Term 2. They were extremely fortunate that the weather held off, and they could complete all events. There was lots of fun and competition, making for two fantastic sportsmanship days. The events included track events, such as 800m, sprints and relays, and field events, including high jump, long jump and shot put.

The two-day carnival ended with ball games, and staff and parents also joined in the fun. Cooby and Woomera showed their colours and did their teams proud, with Cooby coming out victorious winners overall. A huge thank you to Tegan Daniels and Michael Langdon for their sponsorship of the age champion trophies and to all the students, staff and parents that made the carnival great!

Sunday August 14 9AM-5PM

Age Champions – L- R: Saxon, Madeleine, Sienna, Blair, Blake, Riya, Clay, Heath, Maisy, Layla with Tegan Daniels (sponsor)

A record 13 breeds will be on display during the 4th annual Tablelands Better Beef Open Day when 14 studs simultaneously open their gates to commercial breeders on Sunday August 14, 2022. Better your beef breeding by seeing first-hand the best seedstock operations on the Atherton Tablelands.

DETAILS: PRESIDENT NICK TROMPF 0412 786 719 Tableland Better Beef Open Day

Cooby House Captains – Sienna & Amelia

COMMUNITY

Wet Tropic Times

Friday, July 8, 2022

Community Farewell Ian ‘Doonga’ Rule TODAY family, friends and workmates farewelled Ian ‘Doonga’ Rule, a community man, whose generosity and kind heart will be remembered by all. Doonga was a long-serving employee at the Johnstone Shire Council, and Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor for two terms from 2008. He will be remembered for his commitment and dedication to the region. Doonga devoted his time to many sporting groups, from rugby league to basketball and even coached the Innisfail Waru’s, an indigenous cricket team. He volunteered countless hours to many community events and helped shape one of the Local Government’s most effective unsealed roads policies – pushing for wet grading instead of dry – a change which is still welcomed by rural residents. Cassowary Coast Regional Council past and serving staff and councillors formed a guard of

honour at the service to pay their respects to Doonga and his family. Mayor Mark Nolan offered his deepest condolences to the family,

friends and workmates on behalf of Council and the community which Doonga made such a profound impact on.

Broccolini and Cauliflower Soup Serves: 4 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Ian ‘Doonga’ Rule in 2015 receiving acknowledgement from former Mayor Bill Shannon for more than 50 years of service to Local Government. Ian was an employee of the former Johnstone Shire Council for 44 years and a Councillor for two terms

Life is blooming for local NDIS clients MARIA GIRGENTI FOR the first time, local NDIS clients who attend Life Ur Way Innisfail broadened their skills when they recently participated in a flower arranging workshop with local business Nadine Picini from Cheryl-Lee Florist. Participants observed a flower arranging demonstration by Picini before attempting to make their own unique fresh floral arrangement, which they took home. This concept was implemented by Tara Daley, Life Ur Way Programs Officer, who has been in the role for six months and was previously a support worker for two years. Daley is calling out to other local businesses willing to volunteer their time and skills to run workshops for NDIS clients or coordinate a community visit at their place of business. Daley, along with fellow support worker/Programs Officer Tina Payne, work closely together to provide different activities that are fun and exciting to keep

clients engaged. Currently, two client groups attend sessions on Wednesday and Fridays from 9.30 am - 11.30 am. Clients can participate in various activities, including healthy, simple and cost-effective cooking, arts and crafts, Lego challenges, science experiments, and games, all of which focus on developing fine motor skills, hand/eye coordination, and creativity. These sessions provide clients with a great social outing and an opportunity for clients and support workers to form new connections. The registered NDIS service provider in the Central Arcade assists clients in the Cassowary Coast region and is currently expanding. Upon completion, their new facilities will feature a spacious activities room, offices, accessible toilet facilities and a staff tearoom. Any businesses wanting to offer their time and skills can contact Life Ur Way on 4015 2994 or via email: admin@lifeurway.com.au.

Life Ur Way staff members Anthony Cini,Tara Daley, support workers and local florist Nadine Picini with NDIS clients who participated in the flower arranging workshop.

3 serves per portion

Ingredients 1 leek, sliced finely 1 bunch broccolini, roughly chopped ½ medium head cauliflower, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 3 ½ cups reduced salt vegetable stock 1 tablespoon thyme leaves ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted, to serve ¼ cup parmesan 1 tablespoon natural yoghurt

Method PLACE leek in a medium-large saucepan pot on medium heat. COOK for 3-5 minutes until leek softens. PLACE broccolini, cauliflower, garlic and stock in a large pot. BRING soup to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. REMOVE saucepan from heat and puree with a stick blender until smooth. SERVE with toasted walnuts, parmesan, thyme and a dollop of yoghurt. 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/.

REAL ESTATE

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WET TROPIC TIMES FUNERAL NOTICES PEDLEY, George Alfred

HARRY, Paul Gerard

Aged 85 years. Late of Tully

Ages 67 years. Late of Bilyana

Loving Husband of Helen. Loved Father, Father-In-Law, Grandfather, Brother, Brother-In-Law and Uncle.

Dearly Loved Partner of Maxine. Loved Son of Geoffrey and Gwenda. Loved Brother of Terry, Tony and Maree.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for George commencing at 10.30a.m., Monday, 11th July, 2022 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals Crematorium, 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Paul Commencing at 10.30a.m., Tuesday, 12th July, 2022 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Victoria Road, Cardwell. To be Privately Cremated.

Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully (07) 4068 1188

Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc.

Servicing the Cassowary Coast for Three Generations

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Last Week’s Crossword Questions 12992: Across 2 Country 7 Receiver of stolen goods 9 Observe 11 Perceived the meaning of 14 Long lock of hair 16 After the usual time 17 Assist the progress of 18 Droop 20 Vigour 21 Imitate

(Don’t cheat)

22 Muscular contraction 23 Warning device 26 At the present time 28 A female sheep 30 Cheerful willingness 32 Rhythmic cadence 33 Deep chasm 34 Elasticity 36 Element’s smallest part 37 Force out 38 Dogs

Down

18 Barely sufficient

1 Edict

19 Increased in size

2 Comprehends instinctively

20 Single step

3 Inconsistent

22 Striking

4 Stake

24 Utter bitter complaint

5 Card game

25 Very small quantities

6 Went first

27 Shellfish

8 Point

29 Sharpen by grinding

10 Ancient Roman’s garment

31 Wild goat

12 Exclude from consideration

32 Fruit

13 Slender support

34 Took part in a race

15 Leave uncovered

35 Gasp while crying

Church times across the region

July 8, 2022

C R O S S W O R D

9 11

14 18

3 Detest wide

35 39

31 Girl’s name

9 Man’s name 11 Horses trained for harness racing

32 Domesticated pig

20 Hawaiian greeting

2 Ballpoint pen (tm) 3 Diminish 4 Spanish dance

25 Short sleep

5 Breakfast food

27 Upper limbs

6 Anglers’ aids

14 Extend across

36 Tract

7 Pre-Olympian god

17 Messenger

38 Lacking energy

10 Restaurant

19 Without limit

41 Dairy product 42 Come into view

22 Willows

43 Explores a region to

for gold

21 Of considerable size 23 Entangle

34 Read carefully

20 Showing talent

Churches of Christ Care

12 Long loose outer garment 13 In that place

29 Expunge 33 Authoritative command 35 Stops 37 Deeds 39 British nobleman

16 Large antelope

40 Search for

SUDOKU No. 254 D F E C T R E P E A C E W H R E A T N

N C U E S X P P O S I E L S I O M B E

S E N E G R E N D E R S L A T S E D I T E S M I M T I C R E N T A L A C R I L T A L I E N C N E A G L E S

A L L N O T E T O O D E G S A G I C R A E N O W I T Y B Y S S T E X P E L R

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No. 253

Ingham

Cassowary Coast

St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street,

Uniting Churchs: Innisfail, 10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach, Tully Tongan Uniting, 9am, Sun, 16 Mcquillan st,Tully, Ingham District Uniting Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St,

South Johnstone

Halifax

Christ the King,

Blue Haven Lodge,

7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10

Ingham, 11am

Harbour Road, Mourilyan

(2nd & 4th Tues)

7am Sun, 12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach St Clare of Montefalco

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12992

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

Uniting Churches

Holy Spirit, Mission Beach

15 Behind the times

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

9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month,

St Rita’s South

30 Reddish brown

Cardwell Sugar Reef Baptist

40 Jamieson St, Cardwell

Catholic Churches

1 Throw

Street, Tully 11am, Sun, Bruce Highway,

Care Service,

18 Wild animal’s lair

10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach

Rockingham Home Aged

Down

Tully Baptist Church,

Cardwell Baptist Church,

Road, Ingham

Innisfail Estate 6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

Church,

Life Church,

28 University lecturer

9:30am Sun, Shire Hall,

10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville

26 Of the nose

HARD

memory

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

Mission Beach Family

26 29

Tully Family Church,

Cardwell

25 28

Baptist Churches Baptist Family Centre

9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG,

Across

Commit

Churches of Christ

AND CLUES

AOG / ACC /

No. 12993

8 Stretched apart

Church, 6pm Vigil Mass, Sat 9am, Sun, 13 Mars St, Tully Our Lady Star of the Sea, 5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday), 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Catholic

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

Non-denominational Empower Church Innisfail, 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

Anglican Churches St Albans Anglican

Parishes:

Church,

St Patrick’s, 8:30am,

9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street,

Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am,

Innisfail St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham

Sunday, St Teresa’s College /

Pioneer Memorial

3819 Abergowrie Rd

9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway,

St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

Cardwell St John Anglican Church,

Seventh Day Adventist

3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel

Seventh Day Adventist

Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church,

Holy Trinity (Ingham) 6 pm Saturday Service. 9:30 am, Sunday. 37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham All Souls,

Sat 9:30am Sabbath School,

7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile

Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

Road, Victoria Estate

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Australian native rice is one step closer to appearing on restaurant menus CHARLES DARWIN UNIVERSITY PUTTING Australian native rice on our plates and in restaurants is one step closer after a successful harvest of three species sourced from Northern Australian wetlands. Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers have been collecting rice from Wulna-Limilngan country on the Adelaide River and cultivating it in trials in the University’s Casuarina campus nurseries. This year the team has cultivated it in demonstration plantings at Northern Territory Government’s Coastal Plains Research Farm. Wild harvesting of native rice traditionally starts at the end of the wet season and runs to May. But CDU Doctor Penny Wurm, from Research Institute for the Environment and Livelihoods (RIEL), said this year it was proving difficult to collect rice because of conditions and machinery breakdown. “This is why it’s so important to develop agronomic knowledge to cultivate it successfully, and why this harvest is such a major milestone,” Dr

Wurm said. “It’s just not viable to rely on collecting native rice for commercial purposes from the field.” Cultivation research on the native rice species in various conditions is continuing. CDU Dr Sean Bellairs, from RIEL, said that many issues need research to support commercial development. “We have developed solutions to germinating the seeds, but are continuing to develop threshing equipment, determining biological control practices for pests, and investigating it’s basic agronomy, such as planting density, fertiliser application rates and harvesting techniques.” Minister for Agribusiness and Fisheries Paul Kirby said this new research was encouraging news for Territory growers. “Our Plant Industries are valued at over $445 million to the economy each year and we know the Territory is one of the best places in the world for the production of agricultural commodities, with Native Rice now showing some real

potential,” Minister Kirby said. “We will continue to back in our research and programs that aim to adopt new technologies to grow our agriculture sector.” Dr Wurm said there was a lot of seed out there this year. “It was the same as last year. The

right amount and timing of rain to keep the ground flooded or moist while having plenty of sunlight,” Dr Wurm said. Dr Wurm and Dr Bellairs lead a project team looking into the agronomy, nutrition, value addition, supply chains and markets for the rice. Along with CDU, the project is supported by the NT Department of Industry Tourism, Queensland University of Technology and Trade and the Future Food Systems Corporative Research Centre, and commercial entities.

Charles Darwin University (CDU) researchers have been collecting rice from Wulna-Limilngan country on the Adelaide River and cultivating it in trials in the University’s Casuarina campus nurseries.

Spanish mackerel quotas remain, but for how long KATTER’S Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said Spanish mackerel commercial fishers were breathing an initial sigh of relief following the latest communication received by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF); however, uncertainty about the future of the industry remains.

didn’t make the announcement sooner as there are commercial fishers who have sold their quotas thanks to DAF’s vagueness.”

“The result is good, but we are still in limbo, and the latest communication still creates uncertainty about the future.

Licence holders have received an update from DAF stating the Spanish mackerel quota season has been initialised to commence on July 1, 2022. And there has been no change to the Total Allowable Commercial Catch (TACC) for the upcoming season.

DAF’s latest communication also stated that the next round of public consultation will commence shortly and will seek feedback on potential changes to fishery management arrangements.

“We want to know the methodology of how they will collect data for monitoring purposes and what information they will rely on to determine the future of the industry.”

“This season, DAF needs to be working extremely closely with commercial and recreational fishers to obtain more precise data. They need to be working hand in glove with fishers, not working from a spreadsheet in their Brisbane offices,” Mr Dametto said.

The Hinchinbrook MP said he was glad licence holders had received confirmation that the TACC wouldn’t change for this season; however, the latest communication from DAF still leaves commercial fisher’s futures flapping in the breeze. “Today’s announcement has come as quite a surprise to some, if the biomass was really as bad as the Department has been carrying on about, you would have thought they would have drastically reduced the TACC for commercial fishers and the recreational take, but this isn’t the case,” Mr Dametto said. “It’s

extremely

disappointing

the

Department

TULLY SUGAR CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 5 ENDED 1/7/22 Week

Tonnes Crushed

Cane 99,569

“It will be interesting to see if DAF utilises this upcoming season to collect data more accurately and consult will all industry stakeholders, not just selected fishers”. A spokesman for affected commercial fishers, Trevor Kyle, stated the industry welcomed the announcement; however, DAF’s latest communication created a fear of uncertainty. “The Department can declare an emergency at any time which leaves it open for impromptu closure of the industry potentially during September, October and November,” Mr Kyle said.

HERBERT REGION CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 3 ENDED END ED 2/7/2022

SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 3 ENDED ENDED 3/7/2022

Week

2022 to date

6.6T

8.5T

Percentage Crushed

11.14

C.C.S.

Crop estimate for season

4,400,000

Crop estimate for season

1,480,000

BALANCE CRUSH

3,947,953

BALANCE CRUSH

1,377,770

Tonnes Cane 691 Crushed per hour

676

Average bin weight

C.C.S.

11.90

C.C.S.

Crop estimate for season

2,900,000

BALANCE CRUSH

2,390,335

Cane 162,167

Cane 5,362

2022 to date

Tonnes Crushed

2022 to date 452,047

509,665

11.90

Trevor Kyle, Bob Katter MP, Nick Dametto MP, Shane Knuth MP and Lisa Putzka at press conference in April 202

102,230 6.9%

10.71

10.68

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Golf News Tully Golf SATURDAY, July 2 Monthly Medal Results: We were blessed with a reprieve from the downpour as the clouds retreated to higher levels. It was a brilliant turnout as a result. We were glad to welcome new member Andrew Frazer who plays off 13. Andrew enjoyed the challenges the course offers. There was another solid performance by Mr Straatman! Results: 1st Gerrard Straatman 68 2nd Jim Boston 73 3rd Alex Gilbride 74 (C/B) 4th Brice Henry 74 NTP's: 2/11 Gerrard Straatman 7/16 Jim Boston No Sporters last Thursday due to rain.

Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers THE game at Mystic Sands Golf Club was cancelled this week (July 5) due to rain. Future events planned include: Tuesday, July 12 & Wednesday, July 13: The Tropical Coast Veterans’ Championships will be held in Cardwell. This is a two-day event. Monday, July 18, Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20: Ingham Veteran Golfers Open Championship will be held in Ingham This is a three-day event. Contact Mike Dann (misudann@ bigpond.net.au Phone: 0417 666 658) if you would like to nominate. On July 26: We will be visiting Rowes Bay for an Individual Stableford.

Ingham Golf Club UPCOMING Events July 6: Women’s – Hotel Hinchinbrook Monthly Medal July 9 – Single Vs Par July 10 – Single Stableford. July 16 – Single Stroke July 17 – Pairs Championships Rnd 2 – 4Ball Aggregate July 23 – Single Stableford July 24 – July Monthly Medal Results Saturday (June 25) Winner: Mick Poggioli R/Up: Aurelio Mason Sunday (June 26) Monthly Medal Winner: Henk Care R/Up: Mick Poggioli R/Down: Steve Marbelli & Lachlan Tennent Women’s Competition

Wednesday (29/06/22) Last Wednesday saw the ladies playing for Cheryl Lloyd’s Trophy. Cheryl is leaving us and will be playing at Rowes Bay in the future. She will be sorely missed, but we will no doubt catch up at various events. A Stableford event was played with the following results: Winner: Julie Reed (39 points) Runner up: Wendy Gibson (35 points) Pin shot winners: 2nd shot #10 – Julie Reed Longest Putt #13 – Julie Reed Last shot #1/15 – Sue Cameron Our next event (July 6) is our Monthly Medal stroke event (count putts), kindly sponsored by the Hinchinbrook Hotel.

Innisfail Golf Club OVER the last week, golfers had unseasonal wet weather, however on a positive note, no golf ball was struck in anger. A big thank you to the crew that look after the course and clubhouse, so we can run our events. If you can lend a hand for an hour or two on course, give Jake Cockle or Andrew Rose a call and they will point you in the right direction. Just a quick reminder, memberships for the 2022 - 2023 golfing season are now due, with all monies paid to members’ accounts. IGC Rules and Etiquette June winner - Caine Cockle Last week’s Quiz During the Club Championships, Trent plays a left-handed stroke with the back of the head of a right-handed club. What is the ruling? A - There is no penalty B - Trent receives a penalty stroke C - Trent receives two penalty strokes Answer: A. A player must fairly strike at a ball with the head of the club (Rule 10.1a). Interpretation 10.1a/2 clarifies that in fairly striking the ball, any part of the clubhead may be used, including the

toe, heel and back of the clubhead. This week’s Quiz Glenn’s ball lies just off the green and sand lies on the putting green between the ball and the hole. What is the ruling? A - Glenn may not remove the sand. B - Glenn may only remove the sand by picking it up or brushing it aside with his hand or club. C - Glenn can remove the sand by any means. Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on June 22 - was washed out. Addi Butorac showed the boys how to get the job done again in Friday’s Sporters 9-hole competition on June 24. Results: 1st: Addi Butorac 17pts 2nd: Jake Cockle 16pts c/b 3rd: Craig Alman 16pts NTP - Jake Cockle On the first weekend after Club championships, usually some of the winners appear in the winner’s circle. A field of twenty-eight players braved the conditions for the Barrier Reef Motel Single Stableford on June 25, and there were only two players playing better than their handicap for the day. Andrew Rose shot out of the gates in the morning field with an impressive par round and 37 points. The next best was Biddy on 34 points, whilst a heap of players tied on 31 points. Barry Scott played well in the afternoon to his handicap, whilst Glenn Powell played okay, (by his standards) for 34 points.

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The round of the day went to current B-Grade club champion, Caine Cockle, who equalled his personal best of 75 for 39 points. Results 1st: Caine Cockle Jnr 39pts 2nd: Andrew Rose 37pts 3rd: Barry Scott 36pts NTPs 1/10 -

4/13 -

7/16 - Ian Street

2/11 - Andrew Rose Cockle 8/17 - E Nest

5/14

Jake

3/12 - John Slater 6/15 - Caine Cockle Jnr 9/18 - Jake Cockle/Deb Smith Last Sunday, the junior golfers tried their best to get a round in, however the rain had other ideas. Please check out Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition from 12.00pm and 3.00pm groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00pm and 2.00pm - online bookings July 9 - Custom Build Constructions Stableford July 16 - Top End Apps 4BBB Stableford July 17 - Junior Golf July 23 - Peak Aviation Stableford July 24 - Junior Golf July 30 - Hoad Business Development Stableford July 31 - Junior Golf

El Arish Golf RESULTS for our games played last week. Starting with our Tuesday, June 28 comp, which Rhonda Bliss sponsored. The winner on the day was Garry Strawbridge on 38 - R/up Dave Rodgers on 37.NTP #2/11 Men’s was taken by Gavin Camilleri, with Frank Tomasino taking the Approach shot/All-In on #8/17 [sponsored by Wayne Bolton] Unfortunately, our Sporters comp on Thursday, June 30, was a no-go. Saturday, July 2’s Monthly Medal went ahead, with players enjoying a relatively dry course against all odds of the previous ‘drizzly’ days. Barry Scott finished third in the Barrier Reef Motel Single Stableford on June 25.

The Ladies Winner: - Liz Marland 65 Nett - R/Up Lisa Spiegler 70 Nett. The Men’s Winner: - Gavin Camilleri 65 Nett - R/Up: Paul Marland 67 Nett. NTPs: Men’s #2/11 Paul Marland - All In #4/13 Troy Kopp. Ladies #5/14 Kelly Cavallaro. Stewy Worth’s trophy for best Gross was decided after a very calculated c/back, resulting in Gavin Camilleri winning. All the winners and the club would like to thank Brothers Leagues club/Innisfail for their ongoing sponsorship of our Monthly Medal. Saturday, July 9, we play a 2 Ball Ambrose/choose a partner - sponsored by Reed’s Betta Electrical.

Addi Butorac won Friday’s Sporters competition on June 24.

Caine Cockle won the Barrier Reef Motel Single Stableford on June 25.

Times: Rego 12.00 – Draw: 12.15 Tee Off: 12.30.

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Bowls News Tully Bowls SUNDAY, July 3: 24 Bowlers enjoyed 2 games of 10 ends in overcast conditions, luckily the rain stayed away. Team 1 Joanne Townsend/Toni Buick/Donte Fitzsimmons (14) v Team 2 Dennis Shirlaw/Rita Pezzutto/Pam Staier (2) Team 3 Gavin Buick/Pauline Edwards/Lynne Newland (14) v Team 4 Shane King/Val Zamora/Rita Hudson (6)

Innisfail Men's Bowls DUE to the wet weather, no social bowls took place last Thursday. New members and visitors are most welcome, with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start. Congratulations to Innisfail's 3rd division pennants' team for going through the season undefeated after a win over Silkwood. The first division pennants' team had their best game of the season, despite going down to Edge Hill by eight shots on aggregate. This weekend, division one teams will travel to Marlin Coast for the season's final game. Please check the whiteboard for teams. The Triples draw is on the notice board, so players, please arrange to play your games.

Team 5 Robyn Brunello/Joan Mercer/Val Bradley ((9) v Team 6 Leno Ceccato’s Team (4)

Nominations are also on the noticeboard for the Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles.

Team 7 Judy Hood/Ursula Cripps/Bev Harrop (9) v Team 8 Ray Downing/Pam Goodwin/Phillip Johnson (15)

Last Sunday, Innisfail Bowls Club hosted an extraordinarily successful Invitational Fours, with 64 bowlers participating in a well-organised event.

After Smoko: Team 1v. Team 8. (6-11) Team 2 v Team 7 (8-7) Team 3 v Team 6 (22-3) Team 4 v Team 5 (13-13)

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The third-place team of Ash White, Alf Siliato, Ben Cribbin and Alf Strano.

Shane McInerney's team finished as winners, with Cole Rowbottom's team as runners-up and Alf Strano's team in third place.

Winning Team. Team 3 Gavin Buick/ Pauline Edwards/ Lynne Newland. Runner up Team 8 Ray Downing/Pam Goodwin/ Phillip Johnson. Great to see members socialising after the game. Men’s Pennants at Tully this Saturday. Ladies Pennants washed out this week, Mixed 8 a Side commences on Sunday. We will still be having Social Bowls at Tully on Sunday. Names in by 1pm for 1.30 Start. Our Club will be trying out a new Bowls game for anyone who does not play bowls. Name of the Game is Jack Attack. Details to be released soon, so watch this space! Cheers!

The team of Weipa Jack, Bert Jones, Gavin Johnson and Cole Rowbottom finished as runners up.

The team of Sergio Dalla Pozza,Timmsy, Jason Walford and Shane McInerney, winners of the Invitational Fours.

Silkwood Clay Target Club monthly shoot SILKWOOD Clay Target Club held its monthly shoot last Sunday, July 3 where shooters had overcast, but pleasant weather conditions. A field of 35 shooters competed, including one from Toowoomba, who complimented the club on a wonderful day. Results: Event 1 - 25 Target Point Score AA - 1st: Michael Thurston 74/75; 2nd:

1st: Barry Lansdown 25/25; 2nd: Rebekah Rosendahl 29/30; 3rd: Michael Thurston 28/30 (Shoot off)

Ron Gough 74/77 (Shoot off)

Smaniotto 121/123 (Shoot off)

A - 1st: Frank Scamnello 73/75; 2nd: Duncan Sutherland 72/75

A - 1st: Mark Stella 50/50; 2nd: Frank Scamnello 70/71; 3rd: Rebekah Rosendahl 69/71 (Shoot off)

AA - 1st: Ron Gough 26/30; 2nd: Peter Robertson 25/30

B - 1st: Rob Mikkelsen 45/50; 2nd: Alf Strano 43/50; 3rd: Peter Vit 41/50

A - 1st: Jar Smaniotto 28/30; 2nd: Nathan Thurston 26/30

C - 1st: Allan Millwood 46/51; 2nd: Peter Neilsen 45/51 (Shoot off); 3rd: Rob Draper 44/50

B - 1st: Michael Thurston 28/30; 2nd: Bryan Sanderson 27/30

B - 1st: John Stella 75/77; 2nd: Alf Strano 74/77 C - 1st: Peter Neilsen 70/75; 2nd: Rob Draper 69/76 (Shoot off) Event 2 - 50 Target Double Barrel AA - 1st: Ned Di Salvo 55/55 (Shoot off); 2nd: Ron Gough 122/123; 3rd: Jar

Tully Tennis THE first round of tennis held in Tully for the 2022 calendar year is over.

Event 3 - 25 Target Handicap

Event 4 - 15 Pair Double Rise

C - 1st: Tony Vincenzi 26/30; 2nd: Frank Scamnello 25/30

Morrison, Shannon Rigato and Dot Paul (Captain). The B-Grade runners up Shirley Morrison, Jane Rowe, Stephanie Santolin and Jack Edwards (captain). The second round, starting with B-Grade on July 12, and A-Grade on, July 14.

The A-Grade winners were Riley Berge, Gerry Raiti, Mac Flegler and Ben Blennerhasset. The B-Grade winners were Trish Ryan, Mark

The B-Grade winners were Trish Ryan, Mark Morrison, Shannon Rigato and Dot Paul (Captain).

The A-Grade winners are Riley Berge, Gerry Raiti, Mac Flegler and Ben Blennerhasset.

The B-Grade runners up Shirley Morrison, Jane Rowe, Stephanie Santolin and Jack Edwards (captain).

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Local athletes perform well at IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns MARIA GIRGENTI LAST month, a STRONG contingent of Cassowary Coast athletes participated in the 11th annual IRONMAN 70.3 Cairns. The athletes competed solo or in relay teams, achieving impressive results and personal bests. This year’s event attracted over 1,052 individual athletes in the 70.3, 247 teams and a further 928 individual competitors in the full Ironman. Conditions were ideal, with calm water for the swimmers, a light headwind on the return leg of the cycle and cooler weather for runners. Local athletes said it was great to see Cairns come alive with all the competitors, supporters and spectators lining the Cairns Esplanade and providing inspiration. “The atmosphere at the finish line was electric with music and crowds clapping and cheering.” Cassowary Coast Flyers finished fourth out of a field of 52 male teams, whilst the SJ Slugs finished fourth out of 145 mixed teams.

Team Grey Nomads 215 had a combined age of 215 with Vince Falconer, aged 71 from Cairns, John Darveniza from Innisfail, aged 75 and Leith Wallace, aged 69 years from Mossman. Focusing on running over the past ten months of training reaped the rewards for Innisfail’s Peter Greven, who recorded his best solo result, improving his time by 23 minutes. Greg Azzopardi finished the event with a personal best solo result (Male 50 - 54 years category), with a time of 05:42:45. Etty Bay Nippers were among a field of over 400 youngsters who participated in the Cairns IRONKIDS Triathlon. This fun community event was a great introduction to the sport with distances of 50m swim, 1km ride and 500m run (7 - 10 years age group) and 100m swim, 3km ride and 1km run (11 - 13 years age group). Etty Bay Surf Life Saving members Daisy Conroy, Adrian Conroy, Rob Peake, Charlotte Cook, Natalie Cook, Marty Cook, Jenny Jones, David Jones, Rylee Jones, Eden Cini, Kari Cini, Shayne Cini and Blaise Cini volunteered on the day to ensure the safety of competitors.

Nico Azzopardi, aged 8 had a blast competing in his first IRONKIDS event.

Results - Ironman Cairns 70.3 - 1.9km Swim, 90km Bike, 21.1km Run Individuals Male 50-54 years: Peter Greven - Swim 32:20, Bike 2:52:22, Run 2:06:16, Total time: 5:41:30 Male 50 -54 years: Greg Azzopardi - Swim 39:55, Bike 2:53:40, Run 1:58:40, Total time: 5:42:45 Teams 4th - Men’s team: Cassowary Coast Flyers (Stuart Russell - Swim - 26:59 Ken Dyson - Bike - 2:34:58 Adam Fox - Run - 1:22:23 Total time: 4:29:55) Tracy Darveniza powers on during the picturesque bike leg.

4th Mixed team: SJ Slugs (Adrian Darveniza - Swim - 25:21, Tracy Darveniza - Bike - 2:50:43, Shane Rossi - Run 1:25:09 Total time: 4:46:37) Pavlovas (Jo Sanderson (Perth) - Swim 31:51, John Toogood - Bike - 2:52:03, Sally Dudfield (Tablelands Run - 2:12:51 Total time: 5:43:07) Studio A - (Donna Darveniza - Swim - 30:07; Gaven Chan (Cairns) - Bike - 3:45:01; Paramajit Higgins (Cairns - Run - 3:00:32 Total time: 7:23:39)

Team Pavlovas - Jo Sanderson, Sally Dudfield and John Toogood.

Grey Nomads 215 - Vic Falconer (Cairns)- Swim 35:00; John Darveniza Bike 3:04:33; Leith Wallace (Mossman) Run - 2:59:46 Total time: 6:48:41).

The Grey Nomads 215 team - Vic Falconer, Leith Wallace and John Darveniza.

Peter Greven, who competed solo, recorded a personal best result.

Greg Azzopardi finished the IRONMAN with a personal best solo result.

Shane Rossi,Tracy Darveniza and Adrian Darveniza, of the SJ Slugs finished fourth overall in the mixed teams.

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Three local MMA fighters to represent Australia at the IMMAFA Oceanic and Youth Championships MARIA GIRGENTI FUSION Fight and Fitness Innisfail’s Mixed Martial Arts coach Kyle Mayocchi is representing Australia again in the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Australia (IMMAFA) Oceanic Championships held

at Logan Metro Sports and Events Centre, Brisbane, from July 8 - 10. Mayocchi, aged 18, is looking to show he is still number one in the Oceanic region in 2022 for the Junior Lightweight 70.3kg Male 18-21 years age division. He is part of the Australian Junior Male team, and his fellow teammates are Jake Piper, Liam Forrest and Basri Demirel. Over two days, Australia’s most prominent amateur MMA tournament will see around 80 of the best talents on the continent. This event is an opportunity for Oceania’s athletes to

experience international-level competition and display their best in the octagon to win gold, silver or bronze medals. New Zealand goes into the event as a red-hot favourite after the success of their athletes at last year’s IMMAF World Championships. Fergus Jenkins was the biggest breakout star of the team in the tournament in Abu Dhabi after he claimed gold in the middleweight division. Another New Zealand athlete to watch is Michelle Montague, who recently turned professional. Team Australia’s senior male, female and junior male members will be taking on teams from IMMAF’s Oceanic member nations, New Zealand and French Polynesia, with athletes vying for selection in the World Championship team to compete in November. On July 10, the IMMAFA Youth Championships will take place at the same venue, featuring Innisfail’s own Brodie Mayocchi and Codey Toft from Fusion Fight and Fitness gym, who will also represent team Australia. Brodie Mayocchi, aged 17 and Conor Molloy will compete in the A-Class Age 16 - 17 (77kg) division, whilst Codey Toft and Riley Wells are in the B Class Age 14 - 15 (57kg) division.

Mixed Martial Arts athlete Kyle Mayocchi from Innisfail is representing Australia at the IMMAFA Oceanic Championship, whilst his brother Brodie will compete in the IMMAFA Youth Championships in Brisbane this weekend.

Shane Muriata ALMOST 20 years to the night, the township of Tully hosted their first-ever Boxing Fight Night since Olympic Local hero Paul Fleming had the gloves on at the Igloo. Like that night, the crowd turned up for the hot food, cold beer, my good looks and some quality boxing that had the locals on their feet cheering for most of the night. The Tully Boxing Club had a few pugs represented in the ring. With yours truly playing the ring announcer, sounding more like Michael Buffer at Wrestle mania 38. The night had an incredible feeling of local sporting talent meeting the north. North Queensland was represented heavily as the Babinda Boxing Club, Cape York Academy, Yarrabah Boxing Club, Mareeba Boxing Club, Townsville Boxing and the Mossman Boxing Club, to

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Innisfail’s Codey Toft is representing Australia in the IMMAFA Youth Championships.

name a few in attendance, all converged onto the Tully Multipurpose Centre at the high school, with the building looking more like the MGM Grand of Las Vegas. Cassandra Gumbleton has now been booked for the next heavyweight fight following her impressing music entrance gig. Young Basil Dore was very impressive in his fight and showed great spirit, as was local boxing champion, Melanie Leigh. Both boxers showed excellent skills and courage and had the crowd in a frenzy when they threw some great punches. The Tully Tigers Rugby League Club made sure they made an appearance when they volunteered to run the canteen, so a huge thank you must go to Colin Wilkie and Kate Stevens for teeing that up. A massive thank you to the local businesses who helped out during the evening, whether supplying the meat, boxing ring and the workforce to set up the evening. I could go on all day about how good it was. The Main Event of the evening was

Kyle Mayocchi will then step into the ring and go into battle against Alex Poniris, an undefeated opponent from Warrior Academy, Sydney, vying for an Amateur Australian title on Friday, August 5, in the Showdown X MMA Cage Series Pro-Am event at North Sydney Leagues Club, New South Wales.

when Tully Boxing fighter Wallace Cooper walked out to a loud Banyan cheer. In the first round, both fighters tried to check each other out, and then suddenly, Cooper exploded into Mike Tyson and Tyson Fury in the one punch. The bell saved his opposing boxer in the first round. Still, it didn't prepare him for round two as the Tully Fighter went up another ten notches and landed one for the ages. When the ref stopped the fight and the blue corner fighter fell to the ground, the crowd cheered, and the victory was handed to our golden boy. The organiser and good mate Daniel Fawkes was very impressed with the night and was full of praise for the local community's chance to see live boxing. "It was such a great night. I want to thank the legendary El Arish Butchers and Dores Good Year Auto. They have been a great mate for supporting businesses that always get behind local events. I really want to thank Babinda Boxing for co-hosting the event; both Kevin and Eric, who are Babindas legends in the boxing world, thank you so much guys.

Wallis Cooper

I want to, especially thank mum and dad for helping and thank you to our local boxers". A special mention has to go to Melanie Leigh, who also took the photos you see and fought on the night. Cheers, Mel. Make sure you get into Dores Good Year Auto for some good deals. These guys are really great people to help you out. To El Arish Butchers, well, these guys have the most outstanding selection of meat in the north. Drop-in and say G'day and grab yourself a deal for a good feed. The last thank you is for big Dan. Thank you for all your hard work in our community and for helping our young people find a great way to stay fit, disciplined and focused by starting our boxing club. The night was a resounding success, with another night already planned in the coming months, so watch this space. A special hey to one of the spectators who brought her family along and is a long-time special friend. A massive hi to Tania Senko and her family. Reginald Smith did have a great time, probably a tad more excitement than the boxers.

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Innisfail United Football home games on Sunday STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Sunday, football action occurred at Castor Park, which saw Innisfail United Football Club senior teams in four games against Marlin Coast Rangers and Edge Hill. Last Friday, Innisfail’s Division 2 Men’s team travelled away. It stormed home to a 7 - 0 victory over the Redlynch Strikers at Calanna Park, Woree. Damien Musumeci netted two goals, whilst Julian Sujana, Leo Di Carlo, Glen Numalo, Denilson Sack and Mark Austin each scored one goal. Innisfail has two Under 12 teams who mostly play at Endeavour Park, Cairns, whilst the Under 13, 14 and 16 teams follow the senior teams’ home and away games. Football Queensland Premier League - Far North and Gulf results: July 1 - 3 - Steve Corica Oval Innisfail United Premier Under 18s vs Marlin Coast Full time: 1 - 2 loss to Innisfail Goal: Ashton Vecchio Innisfail United Women’s vs Edge Hill Full time: 0 - 10 loss to Innisfail Innisfail United Premier Men’s vs Marlin Coast Full time: 3 - 3 draw Goals: Patrick Pat Ricky Tuigaloa Kalomarona Taea Innisfail United Under 23 Men’s vs Marlin Coast Full time: 1 - 0 win to Innisfail Goal: Jacob Moloney Innisfail United Under 23s Women’s vs Leichhardt Match postponed due to a wet field.

Innisfail United Division 1 Men’s vs Leichhardt at Jeff Pezzutti Park, Woree (July 1) - Match postponed due to wet weather. Innisfail United is holding a second block of the Mini Cutters skills program (male and female players aged 6 - 11 years), starting on July 18, held on Monday nights from 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm for six weeks at Castor Park, Mourilyan. The cost is $50 per person for fresh players, including a training shirt and $35 for returning players from Block 1. Cutters coaches Amber Overton (Premier Ladies), Hayden Darveniza (Club Technical Director), Jayden Zecchinati (Premier League players), as well as heaps more coaches will deliver the program, which covers game skills including passing, kicking, shooting and dribbling. Registrations online via https://form.jotform. com/221143129855858.

Innisfail United players Malorie Haworth and Kayla Turner vie for ball possession in the Premier Women’s game against Edge Hill.

Action in the Premier Women’s match between Innisfail United and Edge Hill.

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Jasper Di Carlo (right) and a Marlin Coast player contest the ball in the Under 18 game.

Innisfail’s Julian Sujana and Jasper Di Carlo in the Under 18s game between Marlin Coast.

Isaac Darveniza (orange shoes) and a Marlin Coast player fight for ball control.

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MARIA GIRGENTI TWENTY-NINE Under 13 rugby league teams [a record number] participated in the ninth Nate Myles Cup, hosted by Southern Suburbs Junior Rugby League Club last month at Alley Park, Gordonvale. Teams from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay and Rockhampton districts participated. Which saw over 500 youngsters play 71 games over two days. Referees who officiated at the carnival were from Cairns, Townsville and Mackay. Tully, who was in Pool 1, finished undefeated with five wins, whilst Innisfail had four wins and one loss and finished top of the ladder in Pool 3. Tully won their pool and advanced to the finals against a tough Souths Bulls team. It was a tight game against the Bulls, and the Tigers led 8 - 4 with 10 minutes

left; unfortunately, the Bulls scored two tries and sealed the victory. Leo Briggs from Tully and Darnel Stagg from Innisfail finished equal third for the most tries in the carnival with eight each. The NMC played in line with the new NRL framework, RISE Rugby League Development Program, which targets players aged 13 to 15 years and junior referees as they enter rugby league international rules and QRL competitive format. The carnival was established in 2013. It recognises one of Far North Queensland’s favourite sons, former NRL star Nate Myles. Madonna Archibald, the convenor, heads the Nate Myles volunteer committee, which ensures the carnival runs smoothly. The event would be impossible without the generosity of major sponsors Piccone’s IGA, Cairns Regional Council and Cairns Hardware.

Innisfail Brothers’ Under 13 team who competed in the Nate Myles Cup.

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WITH the decider, state of origin 3, looming, the selection of new faces on both sides raises some interesting talking points. Sam Walker’s inclusion in the 22-strong Qld squad is fantastic news for the player and his family. They have an outstanding record of representing Qld in sports. Who could forget Sam’s Uncle Chris playing for Qld in the 2001 origin series, where he scored a try in all three games? Just last year, Chris did that huge charity walk from Cairns to Brisbane to raise funds for mental health. Going back even further into the Walker family tree, Sam’s grandmother Patricia was a Qld netball representative and his great uncle, Paul Mills, was a Qld rugby union representative in the 1970s. Hence, the sporting genes run strong in this family!! Another selection for this origin decider is Cowboys

Myles started his rugby league career as a five-year-old playing in the junior ranks with Southern Suburbs Junior Rugby League club before going on to an illustrious 234-game NRL career. There were stacks of highlights, on and off-field, and a display of great sportsmanship, whilst players and staff supported and built connections with other teams. At the end of the pool round games, both Tully and Innisfail teams progressed to the semi-finals. Proserpine/Whitsunday Brahman’s team was the Fastest Feet Champions (Relay). Results: Day 1 Tully 12 def Ivanhoe Knights 0 Tully 12 def Magpies Tully 36 def Moranbah Miners 4 Tully 16 def Western Lions Kings 12 Innisfail 16 def Townsville Brothers White 12

Innisfail 16 def Wests 0 Innisfail 12 def Norths 4 Fitzroy 12 def Innisfail 8 Day 2 Tully 12 def Centrals Tigers 4 Innisfail 12 def Sarina 4 Semi-finals Souths White 16 def Tully 8 Proserpine Brahmans 8 def Innisfail 0 Grand final Souths White 16 def Proserpine Brahmans 8 Carnival Awards Nate Myles Cup Champions: Souths White Player of the Carnival: Archer Orr (Mackay Bulldogs White) Player of the Final: Simon Apete (South Bulls Townsville) Team Spirit Award: Northern Barbarians Referee of the Carnival: Ethan Bain (Cairns)

Tully Tigers’ Under 13 team at the Nate Myles Cup in Gordonvale.

Jordan McLean, who was in the expanded NSW squad for game two but is in the 17 to play in the decider. This means Jordan will join a unique group of players, those selected for Australia but never got to play for their state. There are a few players in this group, like Wests Tigers Chris Lawrence, who made the Australian squad in 2010 but never actually played for NSW, and Brad Godden. He made the 1992 Australian world cup squad but never actually played for NSW. There are a few Qld players who played for Australia before playing origin. Still, they all did play origin within a season or two of national selection. Going way back to the days after World War 2 up to the early 1980s, most players selected for Australia had played for either Qld or NSW first, with only a few making Australian touring squads from club football. These players were often referred to as “bolters”, and more often than not, they came from Sydney clubs. One player who was a “bolter “in the 1980s from a Sydney club was a Queenslander, though, NQ’s very own Martin Bella! Martin was selected for the Wally Lewis-led 1986 Australian Kangaroo squad while playing for North Sydney. He then made his Qld state of origin debut the following 1987 season. Martin had left his hometown of Sarina after school and played for Brisbane Easts before signing with

North Sydney in 1986. Of course, Martin then went on to have a very long and successful Qld origin career and was also a foundation NQ Cowboys player in 1995. In more recent times, Queensland’s Cooper Cronk and Valentine Holmes both played for Australia before playing state of origin for Queensland. Of course, both went on to excel in the maroon jersey as well. Let’s hope all players on the Qld side excel for this decider, and really there is only one thing to say … QUEENSLANDER!!!!

Martin Bella , left back row with fellow Queenslanders in the 1986 Kangaroo touring squad

Friday, July 8, 2022

Fishing News

RoLy Newton

UNFORTUNATELY, it was another wet and windy weekend on the Cassowary Coast. Luckily the Cardwell area has only had a fraction of the rain, and it was pretty fishable in the sheltered areas of the Hinchinbrook Channel. Reports of some excellent Mangrove Jacks and a few Barra being caught have been coming through. Often during these adverse conditions, Barra and Jacks will only bite at precise times in the tide. Scaling down the size of your lure and ensuring you have needle-sharp hooks will give you an advantage. The fish will often swipe at the lure, and extremely sharp hooks will often penetrate the outside of the fish's mouth. Small live baits, particularly prawns, often work well; however, sometimes Barra are so lazy they will even ignore these prime offerings and eat a slab of dead mullet. Bait fishers have found plenty of Bream on the snags, and there has been some good Whiting, and Flathead caught on the flats. At this early stage of the week, I have not heard of many Grunter being caught. Grunter like plenty of run in the tide. Hopefully, some good fish will be caught during the larger tides this weekend. The Mud Crabs are still around in reasonable numbers, and with winter now here, we should see some Blue Swimmers potted off the beaches. The estuaries in the coastal creeks have been a little slower; however, I managed a couple of legal Barra and jack in the Hull last week. It was the day before it started raining, and we were fishing right on the low tide change, and I suspect we were lucky enough to catch a brief bite window. In 1.5 hours of fishing, we managed five legal fish. I went fishing mainly because I was bored and my expectations were low. I am writing this report on Monday, and it is pouring rain. If the forecast is correct, we should see the wind drop to about 10 to 15 knots for the weekend and no rain. Saturday looks like the better day, and with a south-westerly blowing first up in the morning, boats should hopefully be able to fish the regular spots close in around the coast. There is even a chance the larger boats may be able to venture out wider.

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY The Spanish and School (Doggy) Mackerel should be around in numbers, and the Spotted Mackerel should start arriving. Spotties' main run typically arrives during the latter part of this month. This weekend the grounds just wide of the Hull River and Clump point should be worth a try for a school Mackerel. Most boats drift pilchards; however, I prefer to slow troll these prime baits as I can use three lines in a yellow zone and am far more flexible and mobile. I use a downrigger which allows me to adjust the height of my bait in the water column to where I see the fish pass through on my sounder. In shallow water under 15 metres, you could manage the same outcome by alternating the weight of an online sinker. As mentioned earlier, the tides suit fishing for Grunter in the coastal creeks or Hinchinbrook area this weekend. I like either side of the early morning or evening high tide. If you are chasing Barra or Mangrove Jacks this weekend, try either side of the low midday tide. Another excellent family option would be to pump some yabbies or net some fresh prawns around the bottom of the midday tide low tide. You could fish the first of the incoming tide for Bream, Whiting and Flathead. Don't forget the crab pots. It's well worth the effort. The low tide over the weekend gets even lower next week, and this will cause access problems into many of the coastal creeks, including Port Hinchinbrook. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

TIDE TIMES LUCINDA JULY FRI 8

SAT 9

SUN 10

MON 11

4:05 am 2.53m 11:08 am 1.08m 5:37 pm 2.46m 11:38 pm 1.62m 5:01 am 2.56m 11:46 am 0.86m 6:25 pm 2.79m 12:40 am 1.46m 5:53 am 2.6m 12:26 pm 0.64m 7:10 pm 3.12m 1:33 am 1.29m 6:43 am 2.64m 1:09 pm 0.44m

TUE 12

WED 13

THU 14

JOHNSTONE RIVER JULY FRI 8

SAT 9

SUN 10

MON 11

4:26 am 2.25m 11.45 am 1.03m 5:55 pm 2.19m 12:10 am 1.51m 5:23 am 2.26m 12:25 pm 0.82m 6:42 pm 2.47m 1:16 am 1.39m 6:15 am 2.27m 1:07 pm 0.63m 7:29 pm 2.73m 2:11 am 1.25m 7:06 am 2.29m 1:51 pm 0.45m

TUE 12

WED 13

THU 14

HULL HEADS JULY FRI 8

SAT 9

SUN 10

MON 11

Derek Maynard with a solid winter barra from a recent trip to the Hinchinbrook Channel.

7:56 pm 3.42m 2:23 am 1.13m 7:31 am 2.68m 1:54 pm 0.29m 8:42 pm 3.64m 3:11 am 1.02m 8:22 am 2.69m 2:40 pm 0.2m 9:28 pm 3.77m 4:01 am 0.97m 9:13 am 2.67m 3:27 pm 0.21m 10:15 pm 3.78m

4:26 am 2.57m 11:05 am 1.03m 5:31 pm 2.52m 11:34 pm 1.54m 5:21 am 2.6m 11:47 am 0.8m 6:22 pm 2.85m 12:33 am 1.36m 6:12 am 2.63m 12:30 pm 0.57m 7:12 pm 3.17m 1:23 am 1.17m 7:00 am 2.67m 1:15 pm 0.37m

TUE 12

WED 13

THU 14

8:16 pm 2.98m 3:02 am 1.13m 7:56 am 2.3m 2:37 pm 0.32m 9:04 pm 3.16m 3:52 am 1.03m 8:46 am 2.31m 3:24 pm 0.25m 9:51 pm 3.26m 4:40 am 0.99m 9:36 am 2.3m 4:11 pm 0.25m 10:38 pm 3.27m

8:00 pm 3.46m 2:11 am 1.00m 7:48 am 2.71m 2:01 pm 0.22m 8:48 pm 3.68m 2:58 am 0.88m 8:38 am 2.73m 2:48 pm 0.14m 9:35 pm 3.82m 3:45 am 0.83m 9:29 am 2.73m 3:35 pm 0.14m 10:22 pm 3.83m

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Tully and Innisfail junior rugby league teams do themselves proud at the Nate Myles Cup - page 22

Hinchinbrook MP and three locals take the bulls by the horns MEMBER for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto, Power100 Breakfast Radio Presenter Archie Arenson, Komatsu 3rd Year Apprentice Alana Romano and Machinery Operator Morton’s Earthmoving Jonty Collins-Furber all took the bull by the horns, battling it out for charity at the Ingham Sugar City Rodeo, July 2. Jonty Collins-Furber topped this year’s leader board with a time of 4.03 seconds. In second place was Archie Arenson with 4.01 seconds, Nick Dametto came in third place with 2.83 seconds, and Alana Romano followed with 2.14 seconds. The Ingham Sugar City Rodeo Committee and the four riders acknowledged and praised the community for their support and generosity, with a total of $5496 raised. The donations will be split equally amongst the rider’s charity of their choice, which includes Audrey’s Angels of Hope (Nick Dametto MP), Black Dog Institute (Archie Arenson), QCWA Long Pocket (Alana Romano) and Angel Flight (Jonty-Collins Furber). Ingham Sugar City Rodeo donated a further $500 to Jonty-Collins Furber’s charity of choice, Angel Flight, for taking first prize and riding the best time. The Hinchinbrook MP said although it wasn’t his best performance, he enjoyed giving it a good crack to raise donations for vital charities that support locals. “I must say all four bulls were definitely angry and stirred up this year,” Mr Dametto said. “Looking back on it, maybe wearing a bright red shirt was a bad idea. “After hitting the ground pretty bloody hard, it’s safe to say that my hand and back are a little sore after holding on for dear life. “You know what they say, practice makes perfect, so maybe next year I will get the eight seconds. “Until then, I will continue taking on the raging bulls in the Queensland Parliament.” The 2022 Charity Bull Ride winner Jonty Collins-

Ingham Sugar City Rodeo, 2022 Charity Bull Riders – Archie Arenson, Alana Romano, Nick Dametto MP and Jonty Collins-Furber Furber said it’s not all about the win but rather about the charities.

“This year I rode in memory of my mate Will Murdoch, he would have made the eight seconds.”

“A huge thank you to everyone that donated and the organisers,” said Mr Collins-Furber.

Nick Dametto MP thanked the three brave locals who rode with him for taking the bull by the horns to raise funds for local charities. He also thanked the Ingham Sugar City Rodeo Committee for their efforts in creating another successful event.

“The adrenaline is still pumping. Bring on next year’s competition. Fingers crossed, our State Member brings his A-game.

Screenshot Hinchinbrook Rodeo. Nick Dametto MP and Councillor Mary Brown at the Ingham Sugar City Rodeo.

Nick Dametto MP collecting donations for the Charity Bull Ride at the Ingham Sugar City Rodeo.