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PA G E 3 Dylan White tries to evade the NQ Samoa defence. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Regional Rainfall Report

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Rainfall statistics gathered from http://www.farmonlineweather.com.au/ and http://www.bom.gov.au/

Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Mostly sunny 23 - 35 Cardwell Mostly sunny 23 - 33 Tully Partly cloudy 21 - 33 Mission Beach Mostly sunny 22 - 31 Innisfail Partly cloudy 21 - 33

Sunday Ingham Partly cloudy Cardwell Mostly sunny Tully Partly cloudy Mission Beach Partly cloudy Innisfail Mostly sunny

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MARIA GIRGENTI THE Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc. QF15 Innisfail Flotilla is proudly flying a new Queensland flag, courtesy of Member for Hill Shane Knuth. Mr Knuth recently visited the Coast Guard headquarters at Mourilyan Harbour to personally deliver the new flag to Flotilla Commander Neville Duncan. The new flag, which replaced the tired old one, will fly proudly next to the Australian and Australian Volunteer Coast Guard flags. Mr Knuth said it was an honour to present the Queensland flag to the Innisfail flotilla. “It is also a perfect opportunity to acknowledge the amazing work done by Coast Guard volunteer members, who help keep the boating community safe in perilous situations.”

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community groups. Flotilla Commander Neville Duncan paid tribute to the continued support of the Mourilyan Hotel proprietors, who have donated over $1,500 this year alone, raised by their goose club patrons, which will assist with the purchase of life jackets and float-free Epirbs. "We are grateful for any financial contributions, as it enables the continued operation of the flotilla in servicing the Innisfail and surrounding districts, by promoting safety at sea, and search and rescue operations, so these donations help us in turn to support the community." Innisfail’s flotilla is always encouraging more volunteers, especially younger

members to come onboard and be part of a rewarding service. Those interested in signing up need to be aged 18+, with volunteers required to complete three self-paced induction courses. For those who do not wish to become a ‘boating member,’ there are a variety of other activities in which can become involved. These include fundraising, administration, radio control work, as well as maintenance of the building and surrounds. To find out more detailed information on becoming a volunteer, please contact the Innisfail Coast Guard on 4063 2396, Flotilla Commander on 0408 635 786, or Flotilla Administration Officer on 4063 2593.

The Innisfail flotilla is part of a national marine rescue organisation run entirely by volunteers. These volunteers work tirelessly to raise funds for the delivery of marine rescue and education services across six states and Territories. Services provided by the Coast Guard include patrol of local and coastal waters, marine radio services, search and rescue, and public boating education. At this year’s Innisfail & District Show, members of the Innisfail flotilla ran a food stall, which was an enormous success, and any funds raised assist with on-going costs to operate their rescue vessel ‘Korara,’ facilities, and radio bases. The flotilla always welcomes and appreciates donations received from members of the public, businesses, and

Member for Hill Shane Knuth presented AVCGA QF15 Innisfail Flotilla Commander Neville Duncan with the new Queensland flag.

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Tully Tigers end year on high with Heritage game of international flavour

The NQ Samoa team performed their Manu Siva Tau war dance before kick-off. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Tully and Cairns Brothers Under 12 teams with NRL/Brisbane Broncos star Thomas Flegler. Photo: Maria Girgenti

MARIA GIRGENTI INTERNATIONAL pride and cultural heritage were on display last Saturday when Tully Tigers Rugby League Club hosted the annual exhibition match between Queensland Italy and North Queensland Samoa teams, which saw hundreds of fans stream into Tully Showgrounds for their final taste of footy in 2021. Past and present Tully and Cairns District players and Intrust Super Cup stars lined up for their respective teams. The first contest was a friendly Over 35s Masters game between Tully and Townsville Pirates, which featured well-known names in the Tully team. In the Under 12s curtain raiser clash between the Tully Tigers and Cairns Brothers, both teams played their hearts out and the game ended in a 12 - 12 draw. Tully led 12 - 4 until a two-try haul by Derek Ahwang evened the scores. There was a score of familiar faces in the Queensland Italian side with Benn Campagnolo, Ryan Flegler, Dylan White, Cameron Vecchio, Jonty Ivey, Robert Haren, Chris Galea, Colin Wilkie, and Luke Fleming. Jack Campagnolo and Brisbane Broncos star Thomas Flegler were on the field as Leaguesafe Thomas Flegler and Jack Campagnolo with the victorious Queensland Italy team who retained for Italy, whilst Cowboys Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, his the Heritage Rugby League Cup for the third consecutive year. Photo: Maria Girgenti teammates, and Joel Reithmuller watched the action from the side lines. Jono Zangrande said it was a real privilege to be coaching the Queensland Italian team as his family has a rich history with the Tully Club, with his father having played for the Tigers. Team Captain, Matthew Bonanno, has proud Italian heritage, having previously trained with the Italian World Cup squad and been part of the Queensland Italian team. The North Queensland Samoa side featured Fabien Tauli, Aaron Jolley, Tamati Huirama, Tomasi Skelton, Taniela Ta’ufo’ou, and Matolu Laumea. Prior to kick-off, the crowd was upstanding during the Samoan and Italian national anthems before the Samoan team performed the powerful Manu Siva Tau war dance. NQ Samoa scored one try and then it was all Italy in the first half who went into the break with a commanding 30 - 6 lead. Italy’s only points in the second half came from a try to Benn Campagnolo and a conversion off the boot of Dylan White. Despite a hard-fought eighteen-point comeback by NQ Samoa in the second half, time was not on their side and Italy hung on to claim the 36 - 24 win. This is the fourth year since Peter Narducci started the event, and an Italian victory over NQ Samoa ensured the side retained the Heritage Rugby League Jonty Ivey in action for the Queensland Italy side. Photo: Maria Girgenti Cup for the third consecutive year.

Dina and Lou Campagnolo, with their grandsons Ryan and Thomas Flegler, and Jack and Benn Campagnolo, after the game. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Record high petrol prices hit Far North Queensland RACQ has revealed petrol price records have tumbled across parts of Far North Queensland this week. The average price of unleaded hit 165.2 cents per litre (cpl) in Cairns, 165.4cpl in Atherton, 165.2cpl in Innisfail and 166cpl in Tully, surpassing previous records set in October 2018. RACQ spokesperson Kate Leonard-Jones said global factors were behind the unprecedented prices. For the full story and access to pre-recorded news grabs with RACQ spokesperson Kate Leonard-Jones please go to the below link: https://www.racq.com.au/ Live/Articles/MR281021-Record-high-prices-hit-FarNorth-Queenslan

COMMUNITY 12noon on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at the Cyclone Shelter in the Tully State School. Organised by the Tully Support Centre, all money raised will go to the Tully Youth Centre and the Emergency Food Pantry, which are both services that significantly contribute to the social cohesion and alleviation of disadvantage in Tully and surrounding districts. The draws will commence at 2pm, with over 100 prizes. A children’s costume competition will also be held. The entry cost for adults is $5.0 and children are free.

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Hinchinbrook Official Opening – Hinchinbrook Water Security Project Wrap Up ON Wednesday, October 20, 2021, Minister Glenn Butcher MP, Minister for Regional Development and Manufacturing, and Minister for Water, officially opened the Hinchinbrook Water Security Project held at the intersection of Como Road and Townsville Road Ingham. Minister Butcher was also guided on a short tour of Council’s Water Treatment Plant located at the Martin Street Depot. Thank you to all who attended the Official Opening. The Hinchinbrook Water Security Project was proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions program.

Hinchinbrook Business Connect Session Wrap Up THE Department of Employment, Small Business, and Training held a Business Connect Session on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Hinchinbrook businesses who attended the session connected with all levels of government and were provided advice on funding and services currently available.

Forrest Beach Clean-up Event

El Arish Car Boot Sale THE El Arish Hall and El Arish School 100 Committee is holding a Car Boot Sale, on Saturday, November 6, at the El Arish Memorial Hall, as a fundraiser for the El Arish State School Centenary on September 24 - 25, 2022. This event will run from 7.00am - 3.00pm and there will be tea and coffee, a sausage sizzle for sale, and a meat tray raffle on the day. Stall sites cost $10 with bookings to be in by October 30. The Hall will be open from 5.00am to enable stall holders to set up. For site bookings, please contact David Benn on 0428 850 214 (if no answer, please leave a message), or Bev Benn on 0400 739 200 (if no answer, please send a text message).

Monster Cent Sale to support the community THE doors to the Monster Cent Sale will open at

JOIN Reef Check Australia for a Beach Clean Up. Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021; Time: 7.00am to 10.30am; Where: Forrest Beach Hotel, 1 Ash Street Allingham. The Forrest Beach Hotel are offering one free night of unpowered camping and a sausage sizzle after the clean-up. To register your interest, please visit www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ forrest-beach-communityclean- up-tickets-160693956951 or email waste@ hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Material Recovery Facility (MRF) Community Tour HAVE you ever wondered what happens to your recyclables once they go into the yellow lid bin? Now is your chance to find out. To help the Council spread the waste and recycling message, the Council, in partnership with RE.Group are offering Hinchinbrook residents the chance to attend a guided tour of the MRF. Date: Friday, November 19, 2021; Time: 10.00am to 11.30am; Where: RE.Group MRF Facility, 608 Ingham Road, Garbutt. Please note, places are limited, and attendees will need to provide their own transport to Townsville. To register your interest, please visit www. eventbrite.com.au/e/ materials-recovery-facility-tourtickets-192137537547. For further information, please email waste@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

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2021 Rural Clean-up Program COMMENCING Friday, October 29, 2021, the Council is offering the Rural Clean-up Program to assist residents in preparing for the upcoming disaster season. Waste collection skips will be placed at the locations below throughout the Shire for the indicated dates: • Long Pocket: Friday, October 29 – Friday, November 5, 2021; • Crystal Creek: Monday, November 8 – Friday, November 12, 2021; • Mount Fox: Friday, November 12 – Friday, November 19, 2021; • Stone River: Friday, November 19 – Friday, November 26, 2021; • Abergowrie: Friday, November 26 – Friday, December 3, 2021; • Bambaroo: Friday, November 26 – Friday, December 3, 2021; and • Hawkins Creek: Friday, December 10 – Friday, December 17, 2021. Two skip bins will be provided at each location, one for steel items and one for all other eligible items. Placing ineligible items in the skips or leaving items on the ground next to the skips is considered an illegal dumping offence and the offender will be issued with a fine. Please note that some, or all, of these locations may be under surveillance. For further information regarding eligible items and non-eligible items, please visit Council’s website Waste and Recycling page.

Crystal Creek Hut Owner’s Association’s Annual Beach Clean-up Event JOIN Council and the Crystal Creek Hut Owner’s Association for the 2021 Beach Clean-up. Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021; Time: 7.00am to 11.00am; Where: Crystal Creek Boat Ramp, Barrilgie Road, Coolbie. After the clean-up event, participants are invited to attend a complimentary barbeque hosted by the Crystal Creek Hut Owner’s Association. To register your interest, please visit www.eventbrite.com. au/e/ crystal-creek-hut-owners- associations-annualbeach-clean- up-tickets-190883185747 or email waste@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Ingham’s Best Bin Competition THIS year, Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week is celebrating a quarter of a century of helping Australians recycle correctly from Monday, November 8 to Sunday, November 14, 2021. To celebrate National Recycling Week, the Council is teaming up with the Lucinda Point Hotel to find Ingham’s Best Bin(s). Bin Tagging will take place from Monday, November 8 to Thursday, November 18, 2021. Over the two consecutive weeks in November, Council staff will be checking both the red and yellow lid kerbside bins before pickup, throughout the Shire. If your red bin contains no or minimal recyclables, and your yellow bin only contains recyclables and little contamination, you will be entered into the draw to win one of eight $50 vouchers donated by the Lucinda Point Hotel. The winners will be announced on the Council’s Facebook page.

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Vintage cars and region on show during Tour de Cassowary STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI FORTY-TWO shiny cars and their drivers were part of the fourth annual Tour de Cassowary, a Tarmac event presented by Far North Queensland Restorers Car Club and held over three days. Drivers and cars came from Innisfail, Atherton Tablelands, Townsville, Brisbane, and Rockhampton. The rally is for cars over 30 years of age and vintage cars to 1930, however younger and older cars are welcome to tag along for fun. King Reef Resort, Kurrimine Beach was again the base for the tour and this year’s tracks were different, with an emphasis on the driver and navigator finding their way around roads in Kurrimine Beach, Tully, and Mission Beach. The route included Alligator’s Nest, Tully, Feluga Pub for lunch, Bingil Bay Cafe for coffee, and finished at Kurrimine Beach. Bingil Bay Café to King Reef Hotel, 30.6kms was the start/finish of the time trial, with drivers aiming to record times closest to 23 - 36 minutes as previously set in 2018. At various locations along the way, participants had to collect three pieces of sugar cane billets and one banana before returning to base. Trophies were up for grabs in each class, years, and make, and the winners were as follows: Shannons Car of the Tour: Murray and Marj Nix Mach 1 Mustang Best Car pre-1935: Tony Basham - 1931 MG M Type Best Car 1935 - 1954: Phil Case - 1954 - Austin Healy Best Car 1954 - 1959: Derek Hadgraft 1959 VW and Jack Bowie 1959 Austin Healy

Best Car 1970 - 1990: Andreas Harding and Ursula Elms - 1971 XY Falcon GT Best Australian Car: Daryl and Carroll Louis - 1955 FJ Holden Best European Car: Tony Basham - 1951 MG TD Best American car: Tony and Lurline Solinas - 1957 Buick Roadmaster Best British Car: Ian and Carol Rehbein - 1970 Morris Cooper Best Navigators: Sage and Edie Butler - 1982 Porsche 928S Time Trial: Graham and Pauline Hepburn King Reef & Caravan Park Award: Raoul and Janine Cook Best Period Dress: Lance Knowles and Lorraine Bayliss Event organisers, Allan Blair and Fiona Halloran from

Joe and Carol Vitale and their 1970 Holden HT Monaro.

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FNQ Restorers Car Club, said the rally is to encourage the hobby of classic and vintage cars (post war cars), as well as the preservation of old/classic vehicles. Since 2017, the event has doubled in numbers, with great interest sparked in the younger generation, of which organisers are hoping more will become involved. This event has the potential to grow even bigger and organisers are looking for enthusiastic, younger volunteers. It is a fantastic opportunity to promote the region’s sugar and banana industry from an automotive perspective. The inaugural event started in Innisfail in 2017 and again the following year, and the next two were from Kurrimine Beach. More sponsors have come onboard this year and the organisers wanted to thanked Pacific Coast Eco Bananas, Shannons, Oliveri’s Deli, King Reef Resort, Paronella Park, Australian Bananas and Tully Sugar. Anyone interested in becoming involved and helping this annual event grow in the future, should please contact Allan Blair on 4061 2128 or 0457 520 455.

Event organiser Allan Blair drove his 1929 Austin 7.

Victor and Meg Guarrera drove their 1973 Mach 1 Mustang Fastback car. The Livingstones - Stewart Lindsay, Joe Cristaudo, Connor Lindsay, and Kevin Bosworth drove in a 1981 Landrover owned by Joe Cristaudo.

Karyn and Dan Cini and their 2005 Holden VZ Monaro.

Dale and Louise Solinas with their 1964 EH Holden, and Lurline and Tony Solinas with their 1957 Buick Century.

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Thinking COVID SARI HYYTINEN

IT is only when you are about to leave your relatively unaffected area that you become more aware of the restrictions due to COVID-19. I love the fact that where we live is currently out of the COVID loop! I feel very unsettled when I hear about how many people in the affected cities are currently having their movement tracked, but now that I am flying out of my region, I am far more mindful of and concerned about what is happening out of our area. I feel a little bit uncertain about heading off. Just recently, people who travelled from Ingham to Townsville were lining up to get tested based on contract tracing via the app. Watching the process in real time gives you a good perspective on how easy it is to be missed for a relevant notification. I am aware of one person who forgot to check in and did not get a notification to go and get tested. They still went once they knew what was occurring. I am looking forward to the day when COVID is not even a thought when I need to travel somewhere.

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Peter Ridd’s response to previous Letter to Editor

WILLIAM Farnsworth (in his Letter to the Editor dated October 22, 2021) claimed the High Court ruling regarding my firing by JCU was due to me speaking about climate change, which, he claims, the Court saw as being outside my area of expertise. He also claimed that the Court ruled against me because I “publicly attacked the reputation of other scientists at JCU.” He is wrong. In fact, the High Court explicitly went against JCU on these two matters, ruling that JCU had acted unlawfully by censuring me. I was allowed to say work coming from Reef institutions, including the effect of climate change on the Reef, was untrustworthy due to systemic quality assurance problems. Ironically, the High Court ruled strongly for the ability of academics to speak freely However, we lost in the High Court due to the perverse wording of the work contract. So, despite

COMMUNITY JCU actions being unlawful, the contract forbade me to speak publicly about that unlawful behaviour, and thus they had the legal right to fire me. The High Court certainly ruled that some of my statements about the disciplinary procedure JCU mounted were outside my “area of academic competence”. They were thus not covered by my right to academic freedom of speech, at least according to the JCU work contract. This meant that I was not allowed to say things like: “In my view, our whole university system pretends to value free debate, but in fact, it crushes it whenever the ‘wrong’ ideas are spoken. They are truly Orwellian in nature.” Despite the strict legalities of a work contract, I believe most people would argue that all academics should have a right to make comments such as this. Universities are unique as institutions. They are supposed to be places where people can discuss contentious issues. But the law is the law. The High Court decision is actually a great springboard for making very minor legislative changes at the Federal level, which would have a huge impact in allowing academics to speak out without the fear of being silenced by authoritarian universities. The loopholes used by JCU are easily closed. It must not be forgotten that this fight started with my comments about the hopeless quality assurance of Reef science, and a university’s determination to stop an academic saying this. The High Court emphatically rejected JCU’s action in this regard. In the meantime, the Reef seems to have decided I was right about the exaggeration by science institutions about the supposed doom of the Reef. The latest statistics of coral cover show that all three regions of the Reef have never had more coral. This despite three supposedly devasting, unprecedented, bleaching events in five years. Maybe those “devastating” events were not as bad as these untrustworthy institutions made out. So, the fight to fix the quality assurance of Reefscience and to force authoritarian universities to allow genuine freedom of speech goes on. I believe we are closer than ever to achieving both aims, and I will be working hard on both issues in the future. Peter Ridd

Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage funding THE Cassowary Coast Regional Council held a special meeting on September 1, 2021, regarding the Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage situation. After Mayor Mark Nolan completed the formalities of the meeting, the then CEO James Gott asked if he could address the meeting with new information. Mr. Gott advised the meeting he had received a latenight phone call from the Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto MP, in which Mr. Dametto had allegedly advised Mr. Gott that Federal funding was on its way. The process had been executed and money would flow. Mr Gott also stated the State Government had advised him of the Federal funding and he, Mr. Gott, was confident this would happen. Mr. Gott advised Council officers were monitoring his emails should the confirmation arrive while the meeting was in progress. No email came through whist the meeting was in progress. After several days, I (John Fossey) contacted the Member for Kennedy - Bob Katter’s office enquiring as to how the funding was progressing. To this day, I have not received any advice from this office regarding my request. The Wet Tropic Times published a Council media release on October 22, 2021, which included the paragraph: “$12.3 million has been secured for Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage Treatment Plant with Council

Friday, October 29, 2021 officers currently negotiating the finer details.” At the Council meeting held on October 21, 2021, I refer to Item 7.3. 7.3 - Update on Sewerage Treatment Plant at Cardwell, Cr Barry Barnes asked for an update on the Sewerage Treatment Plant in Cardwell. David Goodman (Director of Infrastructure Services) advised that [sic] Council has received an invitation to apply for funding for $6 million from the Federal Government and to access that funding, Council has been asked to respond to a Request for Information through the Community Development Grants Program. Council officers are currently working on that, and Council anticipates that it will be able to provide that information to the Federal Government by the end of this week. Council is continuing negotiations with the State Government. Words fail me! The claims that $12.3 million had been secured for Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage contradicts the invitation to apply for funding of $6 million through the Community Development Grants Program. John Fossey Innisfail

Council finally confesses GIVEN how hard Council tried to minimise its distribution, congratulations to the Wet Tropics Times for discovering last week and publishing the “Mayoral Apology”. Nolan’s announcement was headed: ”Statement from the Mayor - Correction to Previous Statements Made About Legal proceedings”. After over two years of denying the truth, Mayor Nolan finally admitted to ratepayers that insurance was not repaying Council for all the enormous legal costs associated with the previous CEO’s defamation case and related actions against a Bingil Bay couple. Was this statement by Nolan circulated to the media to ensure widespread readership of Council’s “mea culpa”? No, after he read it at the Council meeting, it was simply posted on the Council’s website where, they presumably hoped, as few as possible ratepayers learned, not only of the waste of money, but the coverup of Council’s false claims including that: “Ratepayers will not pay for these legal costs. Council’s insurers will cover these legal costs.” (Mayor Kremastos’ media statement of September 26, 2019). What a contrast to the original scenario when these misrepresentations began. I was present at the Council meeting when standing orders were suspended while Mayor Kremastos read out what was referred to as ‘The Facts’. This statement was recorded live by the Executive Manager and streamed to Facebook. Subsequently, Council also spent considerable public funds having the then Mayor’s statement repeatedly shown on Facebook and placed advertisements in both the Innisfail Advocate and Cassowary Coast Independent News. So, it appears Council was only too happy to spend ratepayer funds misleading the public but when it came to correcting the record there was no equivalency. Surely the truth deserves just as much publicity as the previous false representations? You can only wonder why Mayor Nolan continued with this false narrative after being elected? Even when documents released by the Office of the Information Commissioner last August revealed Council well knew that “The Facts” contained numerous inaccuracies. The new CEO must be pondering about the culture of this Council given what the two Mayors, the previous CEO, and the Finance and Governance Departments have all spent over two years hiding the truth from the public. What else are they not telling us about? Dominic Mobbs Wongaling Beach

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Daylight savings’ debate

SO, you may have noticed its October again and the annual daylight savings’

COMMUNITY debate has begun. Opinion polls suggest that 60% of Queenslanders support moving the clocks forward an hour for six months of the year, but that these are the same opinion polls that said Bill Shorten would win the 2019 Federal Election and Hilary Clinton would be US President in 2016. The question is, why is it so important for people to have daylight savings, surely if you’re that desperate for an extra hour of sun, you could just get out of bed an hour earlier. I am lucky that my

kids are in their 20’s, I don’t envy parents trying to get kids to bed in daytime. I have never understood why Tasmania observes daylight savings, the summer sun doesn’t set until 9pm anyway and doesn’t rise again until 7 or 8 am, surely it makes more sense to go back an hour in October, not forward. What does an extra hour actually achieve? Finally, I want to send hearty congratulations to the Innisfail Leprechauns for making another grand

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final. I think I will be attending more local games; I know I certainly won’t be going to any Cowboys’ games next year. If they can’t be bothered why should I. Bill Shilling Bilyana

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Dametto congratulates Ingham’s latest published author HINCHINBROOK MP Nick Dametto has applauded Ingham’s inspiring author Amy Aquilini on the launch of her new book STRONG. The determined young woman has made the most of the hand she was dealt after sustaining life- threatening injuries from a quad bike accident back in September 2013. Ingham local. Ms. Aquilini fought back during her rehab and recovery journey, and now puts her time and energy into being the change she wants to see in the world. Ms. Aquilini has now published her first book, STRONG, which tells her personal story of being a Traumatic Brain Injury survivor. Mr. Dametto said Ms. Aquilini was a determined, resilient, and strong woman, who refused to let her injuries stop her from achieving her dreams.

“During Amy’s recovery journey, she had to learn to speak again and now she’s an author and motivational speaker. What incredibly unique story,” he said.

“With her positive outlook on life she will continue to push her limits and inspire others.” Ms. Aquilini said perspective she now had was greatly formed by journey, and she now felt share with others.

her unique on the world her survival compelled to

“I wanted to write my memoir so that it could be a survival guide for others and show people how they, too, can recreate their lives regardless of their struggles,” she said. “The satisfaction I feel coming out the end of my survival journey, knowing I have achieved what I have in the last eight years, both in my

personal life and public life, regardless of being labelled as ‘never being a functioning member of society’ is pretty powerful.” “My next big goal is to get my YouTube channel, podcast, and blog functioning efficiently, as well as continuing to grow my brand and merchandise line.” “Chuck a baby or two in the mix and I’ll be continuing to create the life I want to live on my own terms. I would love to release a new novel every few years, but I will just continue to chase the one or two goals in front of me so that I can continue to build my empire and not fall smack bang on my face.” Ms. Aquilini’s new book STRONG can be purchased through Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, Amazon, Kindle, Indigo, Smashwords, Book Depository, social media platforms and www. aquoonline.com.au. Copies that are purchased through

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Ms. Aquilini’s website will be personally signed by the inspiring author. Mr. Dametto congratulated Ms. Aquilini on her latest achievements and wishes her success for her future endeavours.

Nick Dametto MP and Amy Aquilini.

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Hundreds flock to a feast of fashion, finery, and fillies at Innisfail Annuals MARIA GIRGENTI DESPITE hot and humid conditions, hundreds of race goers converged on Pease Park on October 16 for the Innisfail Annuals, one of the biggest events on the country racing calendar. There were seven local races, and the final race on the program was part of the Country Cups Challenge in the Queensland Country Race Series. The final of the Queensland Country Cups Challenge on Saturday, December 4, at Doomben brings together the winners of 16 Country Cups held at clubs throughout Queensland, between September and November, which include Mount Isa, Roma, Emerald, Barcoo, Tara, Moranbah, Longreach, Cloncurry, Yeppoon, Innisfail, and Cooktown.

second, and Dream I Can in third place. Jockey Wanderson D’Avila and Joel were first past the post in Race 6, the Trainers Cup Benchmark 60 Handicap, 1,500m, in front of two New Zealand horses, Pumps in second and Own Sweet Way in third. Nine-year-old gelding Best Hoffa, ridden by Carl Spry, secured the Country Cups Challenge Qualifier Innisfail Cup Open 2,000m, in front of Maquereau in second, whilst Salesman placed third. The Fashions on the Field, judged by guest stylist Gerlinda Stella, Amylee Deicke, and Dannii Kruckow, attracted strong numbers in most categories. For the first time, Racing Queensland introduced a new competition, Fashions from Afar for Best Dressed Male and Female.

Regional winners, Kymberlee Cockrem and Danny Turton received a Racing Queensland sash and secured a spot to compete in the Fashions on the Field at Doomben. Fashion winners: Junior Girls - Under 13s Winner: Ella Turton Runner Up: Gianah Camilleri Junior Boys - Under 13s Winner: Mason Cosgrove Runner Up: Jaxon Fitzgerald Fashionable Filly 13-17 Girls Winner: Darcie Turton Runner Up: Emily O’Brien Young Contemporary - Ladies Under 35s Winner: Shynade Smith

Runner Up: Nicole Formosa Lady of the Track - Over 35s Winner: Susan Lamari Runner Up: Tass Hulton Fashions from Afar - Ladies Winner: Kymberlee Cockrem Fashions from Afar - Men Winner: Danny Turton Runner Up: Ayden Wilkinson Most Stylish Couple Winner: Georgia Hadson and Lenard Pappalardo Millinery Winner: Sharn Juhas The final event in this year's Innisfail Turf Club racing calendar is a local race meeting on Saturday, November 27.

In the first race of the day, the Benchmark 50 Handicap 900m, jockey Masayuki Abe rode Be Famous to a victory over Karbors, followed by Sunshines in third place. Hard Yaga, trained by Trevor Rowe from Cairns and ridden by Krysten Swaffer took out the Benchmark 65 Handicap 900m, ahead of Cairns’ trained horse, Tell Everyone, in second place with Galaxy Ghost in third. In Race 3, Amanda Thomson rode Rebel Reign to victory in the QTIS Maiden Plate 1,100m in front of Artimo, with Redenzo Roman, trained by Innisfail’s Maria Potiris, in third. My Sister Sal, ridden by jockey Shane Pawsey and trained by Fred Wieland, took out Race 4, Class B Handicap 1,200m, followed by Let’s Conquer in second place and First Slip, in third. Innisfail trainer, Stephen Potiris achieved success when jockey, Amanda Thomson rode Validar to victory in Race 5, the Johnstone River Open Handicap, 1,200m, ahead of Simply Splashing in

Entrants in the Best Dressed Couple category.

Sharn Juhas won the Millinery section. Photo: Heather York

Innisfail Annuals’ Fashions on the Field Judges, Gerlinda Stella, Amylee Deicke, and Danni Kruckow with Fashions from Afar Ladies’ winner, Kymberlee Cockrem (second from left).

Tyrese Brown, Jezareel Heron, Sonja Heron, and Danielle Brown met up with NRL and Brisbane Broncos star Thomas Flegler at the races.

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Hundreds flock to a feast of fashion, finery, and fillies at Innisfail Annuals

Fashion from Afar Men’s winner Danny Turton (left) and runner up Ayden Wilkinson. Photo: Heather York

Mental Health First Aid Course

DURING Mental Health Week in October, Mission Beach Community Support Inc. hosted a two-day accredited Mental Health First Aid Course on October 13 and 14, 2021, in Mission Beach. Twelve People attended the course, which was made possible due to a community grant from Mission Beach Community Bank and generous donations from the Mission Beach Community Association, Mission Beach Lions Club, Mission Beach Lionesses and C4.

Approximately one in five Australian adults experience a common mental illness each year. Mental Health First Aid training teaches participants the practical skills to support someone with a mental health problem and this can make a real difference to people in our community. Mission Beach Community Support Inc will be seeking funding to organise a Mental Health First Aid course in 2022, focussed on mental health issues in young people.

Fashionable Fillies (13 - 17 years) Girls’ winner Darcie Turton and runner up, Emily O’Brien. Photo: Heather York

A Social Venture of Ingham Disability Support Services

Week Commencing THURSDAY 28TH OCTOBER Movies with an * beside times indicates cinema 1 with Disability access

New movie times start every Thursday. Please check the dates. The Night House Waiting for Anya M 1hr 47mins Horror , Mystery, Thriller

M 1hr 49mins Drama, Thriller, War

Rebecca Hall, Sarah Goldberg

Noah Schnapp, Thomas Kretschmann

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Sunday

4.15pm 7.45pm* FINAL

A widow begins to uncover her recently deceased husband's disturbing secrets.

3.00pm 5.30pm* 1.00pm 3.30pm 2.00pm FINAL

During the harrows of WWII, Jo, a young shepherd along with the help of the widow Horcada, helps to smuggle Jewish children across the border from southern France into Spain.

The Last Duel

Military Wives

M 2hr 32mins Action, Drama, History

M 1hr 52mins Comedy, Drama, Music

Matt Damon, Adam Driver, Jodie Comer

Kristin Scott Thomas, Sharon Horgan, Emma Lowndes T hur s d a y

Thursday 5.15pm 7.45pm* Fri/Sat 10.00am 5.30pm* 8.00pm S und a y

Fri/Sat

11.00am 1.45pm* 4.45pm* 6.30pm FINAL

3.15pm*

10.15am* 3.15pm* 5.45pm

Sunday

11.15am* FINAL

With their partners away serving in Afghanistan, a group of women on the home front form a choir and King Charles VI declares that Knight Jean de Carquickly find themselves at the center of a media senrouges settle his dispute with his squire by challengsation and global movement. ing him to a duel.

Sunday 31st Oct is the last trading day of The Ingham Picture Theatre. It has been a pleasure to screen some wonderful (and not so wonderful) movies and live shows to you all. Thanks and goodbye to our regular patrons that have become part of our movie family, we will miss seeing you. Who knows what the future will bring and maybe movies will start again but until then That’s All Folks!!! www.inghampicturetheatre.com.au phone: 0747763434

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MARAKA FEATURE

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MARAKA FEATURE

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The 2021 Maraka Princess and Queen entrants make their introductions SARI HYYTINEN IT was a weekend of events where the community could meet and greet both the Maraka Queen and Maraka Princess entrants for 2021. Last Saturday night, community members could attend the Herbert River Jockey Club to talk to the

Queen entrants and on Sunday afternoon guests attended a high tea at the Royal Hotel where they could speak to both the Queen and Princess entrants. At both events, the Maraka Queen entrants shared their occupation, their interests, their dreams, who inspires them, and what it would

The winners of best dressed for the 2021 High Teas

mean for them to be crowned the 2021 Maraka Queen. The Maraka Princess entrants shared what inspired them to enter the event. After listening to the inspiring speeches from the entrants, those in attendance could appreciate how hard it will be for the Judges to choose who will be the Maraka Queen and Princess for 2021.

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THE return of Ingham’s much-loved Maraka event in 2021 has seen Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto wish this year’s six entrants best of luck for the Queen Crowning Presentation on October 30. This year’s Maraka Queen entrants are Ava Stanford, Claudine D'Emden, Imogen Batty, Jessie Gofton, Karli Casanovas, Mackenzie Di Bartolo and Taneale Engler. Mr Dametto said the Hinchinbrook community was excited to welcome back Maraka after the event was cancelled last year due to COVID-19. “Maraka has been running since 1959, it’s a culturally significant event to the shire and one we all look forward to each year,” he said. “It’s an event that encourages young woman to get involved with the community, build relationship with others and inspires younger generations. The experience also teaches entrants valuable life skills like leadership, responsibility, and communication. “I encourage those in Townsville, Cardwell and nearby surrounds to visit Ingham for the weekend and enjoy the day. “I would like to wish the Maraka Queen and Princess entrants best of luck for the crowning, it’s going to be a hard decision for the judges. I hope you all enjoy the experience and have fun. “Organising Maraka takes a lot of legwork, there’s a lot of entertainment and activities planned. Thank you to the President and Committee who have worked tirelessly for a successful event.” President Lynette Croton said the event run by local service clubs is a good time for everyone young and old to meet up and enjoy the festivities. “The meaning of Maraka is an Aboriginal word meaning pleasant evening or happy get together,” she said. “This year we have around 20 floats from local schools, businesses and individuals. Lead by our sponsors Ergon Energy, Hinchinbrook Shire Council. followed by the Thuringowa Pipe Band. “The NQIB Mardi Gras and entertainment starts on stage at 5.30pm, crowning of the Maraka Princesses is at 7.30pm, the Bakehouse on Central Fireworks will commence at 8pm and the crowning of the Royal Hotel Maraka Queens begins at 9.30pm. “There is lots of local entertainment, amusements

rides, the drawing of spot the window competition, raffles, and donations.” Karli Casanovas, Maraka Queen entrant, sponsored by Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Damos Work Wear, J & B Marine, Shades N Blades and Bree Camp Makeup is excited to support Maraka and give back to the community. “I am feeling excited about bringing the community together as one for a happy gathering to celebrate how, as a community, we can all work together to encourage the Hinchinbrook Way.

Mr Katter said he gave the Palaszczuk Labor Government a “D-” and the Opposition an “F” for their legislative efforts in 2021. He said rural and regional MPs were sick of travelling down to Brisbane for sitting weeks to do “basically nothing”. “We have more interesting and worthwhile discussions down at our local pubs,” the Traeger MP said. Mr Katter said the minor party, which has three sitting MPs and 1.5FTE parliamentary staffers, had now committed to introducing a minimum of five pieces of legislation into the House

“It also gives younger generations a chance to ‘have a go’ and ‘help one another’ whilst celebrating Ingham’s culture.” Mr Dametto said he looked forward to congratulating the Maraka Queen and Princess entrants and catching up with the community at the Parade this Saturday

Nick Dametto MP with Lady of the Lourdes students at Ingham Maraka Festival 2018.

KAP pledges to invigorate “boring” parliament KATTER’S Australian Party has pledged to inject genuine democracy and debate back into the Queensland Parliament, which has descended into “Operation Boring” according to KAP Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter.

“Maraka Festival shows off Ingham’s lifestyle and just proves that our small community as businesses, individuals and community members are always willing to support and assist one another.

each year. This year, the Party has already introduced three: the Environmental and Other Legislation (Reversal of Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) Amendment Bill 2021, the Working with Children (Indigenous Communities) Amendment Bill and the Food (Labelling of Seafood) Amendment Bill 2021. There are also another couple in the works. “Politicians need to work for their supper,” the Traeger MP said. “Sitting hours have been cut back, we have less and less speaking spots and time for genuine debate and there’s also hardly any legislation – let alone decent legislation – on the agenda. “But now the KAP is committing to lift the game and counteract that – we want to deliver more for not only our own electorates in the North, but for the

whole State.” Despite having approximately 220 Parliamentary/Ministerial staff, Labor has introduced just 20 Bills into the Parliament this year. The LNP, which has about 10 per cent of the Government figure in terms of staff, has introduced zero. Mr Katter said taxpayers were footing the bill for all these staffers, and there was no way they were getting ‘bang for buck’. “The KAP was vehemently opposed to the introduction of four-year parliamentary terms because we said if the Government can’t succeed in fulfilling their agenda in three years, then they don’t deserve another one,” he said. “We have been vindicated now by the (lack of) activity of the last 12 months, we are all losing out because we now have to witness a non-performing Government have free reign for four full years every term.” Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said

the LNP’s recent legislative record had been dismal. “Queenslanders are looking for an alternative government and they are looking for an opportunity to decide who to back at the next State Election,” he said. “The fact is, unless you’re showing people what you’re willing to put in from the Opposition or the Crossbench, how can you prove what you would be like if given the power? “This is a call-out to the LNP – we are calling on the Opposition to start lifting their weight. “What we’re seeing now is a lazy Opposition and it’s letting this Government get away with putting 20 Bills in a year when the average is 4050.” Hill MP Shane Knuth said the KAP had a proven track-record of successfully pushing legislation through the Parliament that benefitted rural and regional communities.

Bills introduced into the Queensland Parliament this year. Nb.The KAP and the Greens both introduced an additional Private Member’s Bill each today.The Government also introduced a new Bill.

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Supporting Our Community - Tully Support Centre reviews the past year JILLIAN CABLE THE Annual General Meeting of the Tully Support Centre Inc. (TSC) held on Monday, October 25, 2021, was an opportunity to review and reflect on the dedicated service provision of the organisation, which lifts significantly above its weight in supporting those experiencing disadvantage throughout the Cassowary Coast and north to Babinda. Over the past twelve months, the TSC has responded to 17,304 requests and contacts for support. The organisation has experienced a significant increase in the number of accessing support for housing, financial assistance, relationship breakdowns, parenting issues and domestic and family violence. Whilst not formally determined, it can be reasonably assumed that there is a correlation between the ongoing stress and the uncertainty of COVID-19 on an already vulnerable and stressed Cassowary Coast Community. In the Tully area, family income is $19,188.00pa less

than the Queensland average, with 12.4% of families living on less than $650.00 per week. There is no funded Youth Specific Mentoring nor Intervention Services outside of Innisfail. The Tully community desperately needs youth-specific funding to support young people transitioning through these difficult times in their lives. Research demonstrates that while it takes significant time to build meaningful helping relationships with young people, the funding invested in providing early targeted services to young people significantly reduces flow on costs up the service continuum, including through the criminal justice system, unemployment benefits, child protection, domestic and family violence services, amongst others. By failing to fund ongoing youth specific services for young people in our community, the State and Federal governments are continuing to fail young people in our community and ignore the proven social return on investment such funding provides. Such funding, where providing, ensures social cohesion and significantly

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assists in the longer-term elimination of disadvantage. Councillor Teresa Millwood chaired the Annual General Meeting, which was well-attended. Elizabeth Todd, who has served nineteen years on the TSC Management Committee, was thanked for her years of dedicated service, and awarded with a Life Membership. The President, Tania Gilbert, also thanked the TSC staff, past and present, for their dedication and hard work in making a difference to countless lives in the local community. The TSC CEO, Shane Greenwood, thanked and presented small gifts to the outgoing 2020-2021 Management Committee Members. An election for the incoming 2021-2022 Management Committee members was held and the Office Bearers and Signatories are Tania Gilbert (President), Ruth Radel (Vice-President), Fiona O’Kane (Treasurer), and Tina Morris (Secretary). The Ordinary Members elected to the Committee were Christine Boric and Jillian Cable. New members are welcome and will be rewarded by knowing they are doing their little bit to make a difference to the community. For more information, please email shanegreenwood@tullysupportcentre. com.au

2020-2021 TSC President,Tania Gilbert, being thanked for her service by TSC CEO Shane Greenwood

New Life Member, Elizabeth Todd, who served 19 years on the TSC Management Committee.

Cardwell RSL hosts National Servicemen

LAST Sunday, the Cardwell RSL hosted thirty-six National Servicemen and their wives. Those in attendance came from Innisfail and Ingham.Awonderful time was had by all. They promised to have more

reunion lunches and more frequently, particularly with Remembrance Day fast approaching. It was a timely reminder of the comradeship that exists between these conscripted former servicemen.

COMMUNITY 14 | Katter puts affordable INGHAM MEALS ON WHEELS ROSTER living on the agenda NOVEMBER 2021 Wet Tropic Times

KENNEDY MP, Bob Katter, has used Question Time in the House of Representatives to put affordable living, or the lack there of, on the national agenda. Mr Katter asked his question to Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, and called for a deregulation of building codes and land subdivisions to bring down the cost of housing. “Malcolm Turnbull and a Professor from Oxford did a paper for the NSW Government and they found that the process of sub-dividing land was so restrictive that it choked off the supply of land onto the market and drove prices through the roof,” he said.

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“It should be capped at 100 percent. These measures would stop 30 percent of our families collapsing into poverty. “In 30 years, per-capita, net-national income has risen only 130%. Yet, housing and motor vehicle prices have risen over 600%, and food over 230%. Mr Katter said he would be raising the issue of the extremely high cost of living in Australia, relentlessly in the lead up to the next federal election.

“Affordable living is now beyond many Australians.”

“In terms of building codes, when compulsory scaffolding came in, it added $30,000 to the cost of the house. It was never needed and never used. Just another overreaction by our restrictive society.”

Jan Pease, Marilyn Weigand, and Carol Carstensen. Dina and Lou Campagnolo, and Lyn and Neil Reardon.

Friday 5 Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, and Anita Stapley. Kate Henry, Pam Cridland, Gordan Williams, and Avis Ray.

Monday 8 Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand. Veronica Lizzio, Francis Lizzio, and Chris and Peter Mclean.

Wednesday 10 Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, and Jill Mackay. Debbie Pennisi, Renata Viero, and Lee Gray.

Friday 12 Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, and Sue Robson. Marilyn Weigand, Denise Kenny, Renata Viero, and Lee Gray.

KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, V. Hebbard, and S. Kemp. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 - S. Murdoch and E. Costabeba, R3 - I. & D. Purdon, and R4 - NQIB (Donna).

MONDAYS

Tully Meals on Wheels Roster for November 2021

Wednesday 3

WEDNESDAY 3

KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, L. & K. Elliott, and M. Cominardi. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 - C. Carey and P. Robino, R3 - A. Lynch and M. Moore, R4 - M. & H. Matthews, and R10 - W. Ashley.

“The current mark-up from the farmgate to the supermarket is 300 percent and it’s unconscionable,” he said.

Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand. Terry Ryan, Bruno Barra, Ken Blair, and Judy Hood.

KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, R. Phillips, D. Sargent, and L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R1 - J Stokes, R2 - V. Cutting and M. Bandiera, R3 - R. Radel and W. Pavetto, R4 - L. La Spina and C. Bishop, and R5 – P. Robino.

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The Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MP also called for a capping on the mark-up of the cost of food from the farmgate to families.

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Mary McDonald, Karen Edwards, Roy Favier, and Sam Pappalardo.

Wednesday 17 Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand. Janette Evans, Josie Pease, Trish Lardi, and Loui Crema.

Friday 19 Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, and Trish Lardi. Mary Bacic, Linda Mackay, Marilyn Weigand, and Vieni Morris.

Monday 22 Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand. Lisa LaSpina, Margaret Schafer, Sue Robson, and Carol Carstensen.

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KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, L. & K. Elliott, D. Sargent, and R. Phillips. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R1 - J. Henderson, R2 - E. & S. Lenti, R3 - P. Robino and R. Radel, R4 - I. Merritt and C. Bishop, R5 – D. Hatfield.

WEDNESDAY 10 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, M. Girgenti, and S. Kemp. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – L. Sartor and C. Bain, R3 – C. McLeod and R. Radal, and R4 – ROTARY.

FRIDAY 12 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, L. & K. Elliott, and S. Kemp. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – P. Robino and R. Radel, R3 – F. & J. Boon, R4 – J. Armstrong and Y. Oakes, and R10 – W. Ashley.

MONDAY 15 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, D. Sargent, R. Phillips, and L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R1 - R. & S. Vankerkerwyk, R2 - A. Lynch and

Monday, November 1 Marina Hoare and John Newsome

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Anne Pacey, Loraine Cargnello, Joan Mercer, and Bob Wellington.

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Colleen and Rod Tennent Don and Lee Porter

Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, and Anita Stapley.

Monday, November 8

Leslee Marker, Julie Jordan, Leonie Barra, and Donuta Mullaly.

Wednesday, November 10

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Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand.

Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, and Chrissy Argyros.

Lisa LaSpina, Margaret Schafer, Sue Robson, and Carol Carstensen.

WEDNESDAY 17 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, L. Castles, S. Kemp, and C. Lancini. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – L. Castles and R. Guazzo, R3 – E. Huddy and R. Swarbrick, R4 – T. Contarino and J. Schifilliti.

FRIDAY 19 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, L. & K. Elliott, and S. Kemp. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – L. Sartor and P. Robino, R3 – D. Girgenti and Z. Kanakis, R4 - HSC, and R10 – W. Ashley.

MONDAY 22 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, C. Amos, D. Sargent, and L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R1 – E. & R. Davis, R2 – R. Radel and P. Robino, R3 – B. Molochino and A. Kemp, R4 – G. & G. Cockrell, and R5 – D. Hatfield.

WEDNESDAY 24 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, D. Hatfield, and S. Kemp. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2 – S. Murdoch and E. Costabeba, R3 – C. McLeod and R. Radel, and R4 – ROTARY.

FRIDAY 26 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, M. Cominardi, and L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R2- C. Cary and R. Radel, R3 – E. McVeigh and P. Robino, R4 – J. Armstrong and Y. Oakes, and R10 – W. Ashley.

MONDAY29 KITCHEN: R. Marshall, B. Carne, B. Craissel, D. Sargent, R. Phillips, and L. & K. Elliott. DRIVER/DELIVERY: R1 – R. Leach, R2 – R. Radel and E. McVeigh, R3 – P. Robino and C. Bishop, R4 - KEITA SERVICES, and R5 – D. Hatfield.

Cardwell Meals on Wheels’ November 2021 Roster

Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, and Marilyn Weigand.

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M. Moore, R3 - V. Cutting and M. Bandiera, R4- S. Rutherford and J. Hardwick, and R5 - D. Hatfield.

Anthony Cois Ian and Jennifer McCallan

Friday, November 12 Lisa Cartwright and Caroline Dyer

Monday, November 15 Sue Hart and Gail Hutchins

Wednesday, November 17 Mandy McGree and Ros Oellermann

Friday, November 19 Debbie Clancy and Stan Skeates

Monday, November 22 Allison Chellingworth and Marina Hoare

Wednesday, November 24 Julia Logan and Eric Wagemaker

Friday, November 26 Lisa Cartwright and Carol Palmer

Monday, November 29 Brian and Maria Wishart

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Hinchinbrook prevail at Innisfail State College Athletics carnival MARIA GIRGENTI THE weather was stunning when Innisfail State College recently held their annual Inter-house Athletics Carnival, where students set new records. Students got into the spirit and dressed in a sun safe manner in their relevant house themes, which were Bedarra Bogans, Fitzroy Famous Duos, Hinchinbrook Historians, and Orpheus Outbacks. The biggest sporting event of the year started with the House march past, war cries, and a sausage sizzle run by the Student Council as a fundraiser. Nominated students participated in pre-carnival events, including 1500m, Under 12 High Jump, Discus, Javelin, and Triple Jump. Track and field events, including novelty races, took place throughout the day and all students took part as competitors or as proud sports house members cheering on their friends from the sidelines. Hinchinbrook were the clear winners on the day with 1,520 points, followed by Bedarra (1,475) in second place, Orpheus (1,238) in third, and Fitzroy (1,057) in fourth. Age champions – Female 12 years: Karina Guglielmi 13 years: Lily De Brincat 14 years: Zali Walker 15 years: Iada Seden 16 years: Gweneth Korkatain

17 years: Dekotah Terewaamu 18 years: Paige De Brincat Age champions – Male: 12 years: Leslie Bawden 13 years: Zakai Rassip 14 years: Dallas Rudken 15 years: Jesse Catelan 16 years: Luke Magnanini 17 years: Colby Aldridge 18 years: Zolton Milani New ISC records: Girls 18 years Paige De Brincat: 800m, 1500m, 100m, High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, and Triple Jump Boys 18 years Zolton Milani: 100m, 800m, High Jump, Shot Put, and Bedarra House Captains, Ronan Haworth and Discus Robert Stuart, with the Spirit Cup. Jett Collins: 1500m Boys 13 years Spencer Banu: Long Jump, Triple Jump, and Javelin Zakai Rassip: High Jump Boys 16 years Girls 12 years Luke Magnanini: 1500m Lillee Barba: 200m Girls 16 years Karina Guglielmi: Discus Gweneth Korkatain: 400m Jena Paish: 400m Girls 14 years Boys 12 years Chloe Alefosio: Shot Put Zali Walker: Javelin Darnel Stagg: 100m and 200m

Cherona Hassem competing in the Shotput.

Hinchinbrook House Captains, Julia Moran and Kyle Cutuli, with the overall Perpetual Trophy.

Innisfail State College students in the relay.

Innisfail State College athletics age champions.

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SITUATIONS VACANT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES A career with Council offers challenging and rewarding work as we strive to shape a positive future for the Hinchinbrook community. Council is excited to offer the following opportunities: • Graduate Accountant Vacancy Reference: 12661. Applications close midnight Wednesday 3 November 2021.

TEACHING POSITION

Classroom Teacher St Rita’s School, Babinda

• Operator Truck Utility Services (MR licence desirable) Vacancy Reference: 10852; • Operator (MR licence desirable) Vacancy Reference: 11282; and • Operator (Primarily Backhoe) Fixed Term with possibility of Permanent. Vacancy Reference: 11241. Applications close midnight Wednesday 10 November 2021.

Full Time Permanent Position Commencing: 17 January 2022 Applications Close: 8 November 2021

• 2022 Apprentice and Trainee Program. Applications close midnight Wednesday 17 November 2021.

For further information, please visit:

www.cns.catholic.edu.au or Cairns Catholic Education Employment Opportunities Facebook page

Further information is contained in the Job Application Package which can be obtained via Council’s website, Current Vacancies page or by phoning Human Resources on 4776 4600.

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

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The Panama TR4 Program is a joint initiative between the Queensland Government and the Australian Banana Growers' Council

Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium

66 Butler Street, Tully

Workforce supply contractors can also access education resources through the Program engagement team on 4091 8140 or email panamatr4@daf.qld.gov.au.

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Growers can get help protecting their farm at the gate by contacting the National Banana Development and Extension team on 4220 4152 or email tegan.kukulies@daf.qld.gov.au. Businesses who service banana farms and civil workers within banana growing regions should seek ways to reduce the risk of spreading Panama TR4 by contacting the Panama TR4 Program engagement team on 4091 8140 or email panamatr4@daf.qld.gov.au.

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Wet Tropic Times

Friday, October 29, 2021

Times CLASSIFIEDS WET TROPIC

C R O S S W O R D

16 20

19 21

22 27

23 28

24 29

33 35

38 41

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

AOG / ACC / Churhes Of Christ

9 11

Church times across the region

Cardwell Baptist Church,

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

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

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

Street, Tully

No. 12960 AND CLUES

8 Greek dish

DOWN: 29 Immediately following in time

11 Tread under foot

35 Pounding instrument

18 Sword 20 Scandinavian god 21 Journey 23 Discourage through fear 25 Free of danger 27 It’s used in cricket

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

10 Move along with great speed (coll)

17 Restrict

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

Non-denominational

30 Consumers

14 Nimble

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

ACROSS: 3 Dead body

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

Baptist Churches

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

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

32 Got up from bed 34 Deficiency

38 Food of Italian origin

1 Defame

24 Banishment

2 Flowering plant

25 Believe to be true

3 Motor vehicle

Uniting Churches Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail,

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

26 Mineral

4 Permissable

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

28 Highest point

5 Male sheep

31 Mark left by healed wound

6 Hermit 7 Parvenu

33 Parliamentary constituencies

9 Guide

Ingham District Uniting Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham

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

Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)

Seventh Day Adventist

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

40 Very pale

12 Trudge

36 Meditate

41 It’s used as a gem

13 Portrait

37 Record

15 Festive occasions

39 Image of a deity

10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study,

45 Foolish conduct

16 Able to read and write

42 Writing fluid 43 Number

11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence

46 Fester

19 Bone

44 Expanse of salt water

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

Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail,

Road, Bamboo Creek

Lutheran

22 Equality

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

Anglican Churches

HARD

SUDOKU No. 221

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12959 B C A F R I C E N A B A T E L E T H A L E E R I I P E E R S O F F S E F R N C L E A V T I E H O V E R S

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

SUDOKU SOLUTIONS No. 220

R O D N E Y

P S A L M

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

Catholic Diocese

St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach Holy Trinity (Ingham), 6pm Sat, 9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith Street,Ingham All Souls, 7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate St Clare’s, 6.00pm Sat Vigil; 9am Sun 13 Mars St, Tully

St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda Mother of Good Counsel, Our Lady Star of the Sea, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 8:30am, 1st Sun/month, 5pm Rankin St, Innisfail Sun (except 1st Sunday), Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Street, El Arish, Ingham Region Catholic St John the Evangelist, Parishes: 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Patrick’s, 8:30am, St Rita’s South Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd Ingham & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, South Johnstone 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Canossa Chapel, 10am, Harbour Road, Mourilyan Sunday, St Teresa’s College / Holy Spirit, Mission 3819 Abergowrie Rd Beach 7am Sun, 12 Webb Rd, St Teresa’s, Trebonne, Wongaling Beach 10am

Wet Tropic Times

Friday, October 29, 2021

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Times WET TROPIC

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REAL ESTATE

Wet Tropic Times

Friday, October 29, 2021

RECEIVERS’ SALE MISSION BEACH, TROPICAL NORTH QLD

Mission Beach is made up of 4 villages linked by 14 km of beach and is located approximately midway between Cairns and Townsville

5 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

10 Kennedy Esplanade South Mission Beach Open: 9am - 9:45am BEACHFRONT HOUSE OPPOSITE DUNK ISLAND 2 2 1

Diverse economy centred around tourism, agriculture and local industry

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2D Reid Road Wongaling Beach Open: 9am - 9:45am ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT “NAUTILUS” 4 2 2 1

28 Koda St Wongaling Beach Open: 10am - 10:45am ABSOLUTE BEACHFRONT “AZURE” 4 3 2 1

1 & 2 / 39 Reid Road Wongaling Beach Open: 10am - 10:45am TWO UNIT DUPLEX ACROSS FROM THE BEACH 4 2 3

2 Porter Promenade Mission Beach Open: 11am - 11:45am HOME NEAR THE BEACHFRONT IN A RURAL SETTING 3 2 2

8 VACANT LOTS

4 Porter Promenade Mission Beach Land Size: 814sqm* with shed Zoning: Township

23 Sanctuary Crescent Wongaling Beach Land Size: 1,537sqm* Zoning: Rural Residential

66 Kennedy Esplanade South Mission Beach 26 Rise Crescent Mission Beach Land Size: 1,012sqm* Zoning: Township

Land Size: 608sqm* Zoning: Township

28 Seafarer Street South Mission Beach

18-20 Mariner Drive South Mission Beach

35 Porter Promenade Mission Beach

1 Banfield Parade, Wongaling Beach

Land Size: 1,199sqm* Zoning: Township

Land Size: 825sqm* Zoning: Township

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*APPROX. OUTLINES AND LOCATIONS ARE INDICATIVE ONLY.

FOR SALE VIA EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING 12PM FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2021 AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY, IN-ONE-LINE OR ANY COMBINATION

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Under Instructions from Barry Kogan, Jonathan Henry, Anthony Connelly and Jamie Harris as Receivers and Managers

Wet Tropic Times | REAL ESTATE 21 ONLINE AUCTION WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER

Friday, October 29, 2021

Bruce Highway Frontage 2/87 Herbert Street INGHAM • About 203m2 of Shopfront available with Bruce Highway Frontage of about 10 metres wide • Setup as Professional Office Space • Fully Airconditioned with Amenities under roof • Lessor will consider a 6 month trial lease at a reduced rate

On instructions from Govt Depts, Administrators, QLD Police & Private Vendors

LIVE ONLINE AUCTION - 9AM START GENERAL GOODS & CHATTELS

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BEAUTIFUL BEACHFRONT ON YOUR DOORSTEP!

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LIFESTYLE BLOCK WITH CREEK

• Flat land in private setting • Permanent creek • 4.2km from Mena Creek • 2 x 20ft storage containers

$220,000 - List #1432 http://aarealty.net/property/1432/

Call Kylie on 0428 944 563

ALL YOU COULD WANT

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Land Area 1191 sqm

#List 1370

Land Area 4.88 ha = 12.05 acres

Call Louise on 0448 751 963

NOW $305,000 NEG.

This very versatile property offers so much and more. The home has three bedrooms with the master having an ensuite. Kitchen/dining combined, a separate loungeroom, fans, air conditioning and security screens. Down three steps is the shower, toilet and laundry/utility area, out from this area is an enclosed rumpus/entertainment area, this area then leads out to the double carport which in turn leads to the covered outdoor BBQ area complete with indoor clothesline, handy for those rainy days. Another smaller outdoor covered area also.There are two colorbond lockable sheds to complete the package. The entire property is well appointed in every aspect, an inspection will impress.

$305,000 neg.

info@wettropictimes.com.au

Land Area 854 sqm

• Spacious beachfront home • Sprawling lawns down to the beach • Kitchen with view • 2 Car garage Properties with direct uninterrupted access to the beach do not come up very often. With a few modernising touches to this already very comfortable house, it will feel like a holiday destination every time you come home. If you and your family are beach lovers, don’t go past this rare opportunity to own this spacious family home on the water.

http://aarealty.net/property/1370/

Call Fran on 0401 191 258

Land Area 1012 sqm

• 3 bedroom home • Corner block with 2 street access • 1,012sqm block • Currently tenanted at $250p/wk • 9km to Etty Bay

$199,000 - List #1332 http://aarealty.net/property/1332/

Call Kylie on 0428 944 563

Wet Tropic Times

RURAL

Friday, October 29, 2021

Sugarcane growers take safety seriously OCTOBER is National Safe Work Month, the perfect time to launch the new CANEGROWERS Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Guide for sugarcane farms, designed to help growers assess their businesses and remain vigilant with WHS compliance. “Rural industry has a high rate of workplace accidents in Australia, so safety needs to be an integral part of farming operations,” CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said. “Growers are busy, frequently juggling loads of different, and occasionally dangerous, activities. The very nature of growing sugarcane uses heavy machinery and equipment, creating inherently risky situations.

“Every business owner knows the importance of safety, but it can be hard to find the time to do the checks or keep the records effectively, instead relying on their personal experience and knowledge.” “The CANEGROWERS WHS Guide is a suite of user-friendly checklists, registers and forms, designed specifically for growers,” Mr Galligan said. CANEGROWERS engaged James Cook University experts to help develop the Guide, as a support to growers, to raise awareness and understanding of the legislative requirements of the Qld Workplace Health and Safety Act 2011. This practical Guide is divided into useable sections, unique to the business of growing sugarcane, providing timesaving information and resources and the ability to keep documentation

Plan on hand to combat feral pigs • National Feral Pig Action Plan endorsed by the National Biosecurity Committee. • Plan sets out actions to improve feral pig management and reduce their impacts.

Fast Facts:

• Australian Government has invested more than $14 million in feral pig management since 2015. • Plan delivered with $1.4 million funding provided by the government to Australian Pork Limited in 2019 to establish the role of the National Feral Pig Management Coordinator, Dr Heather Channon.

technology to detect feral pigs, HOGGONE® pig bait development and best practice feral pig control training to land managers. A national and coordinated approach to feral pig management has just been released following the endorsement of the National Feral Pig Action Plan. Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the plan will guide and support all land managers to deliver best practice management of feral pigs.

• Implementation is being overseen by an Implementation Committee with key stakeholder representatives

“This is the first national strategy that has been developed to address the significant impact of feral pigs on our farms, environment, industries and communities,” Minister Littleproud said.

• Actions include aerial deployed thermal sensor

“Feral pigs cost the Australian agricultural sector

handy on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. By implementing WHS measures, growers can reduce potential risks, and revise and manage farming practices to avoid workplace incidents. “All of this means less downtime and therefore less expense in the long term for the grower but, most importantly, it means a safer working environment,” Mr Galligan said. “In the end, many of our workplaces are also family homes. The people who work and live on our farms are our most valuable resource and part of our community.” “CANEGROWERS is committed to support growers to do all they can to ensure the safety of our workers and our families.” around $106.5 million per year, and $47.7 million per year is spent on feral pig control by land managers. “They are also a threat to livestock because they can carry foot and mouth disease and African swine fever if these biosecurity risks were to arrive in Australia. “The plan will support effective, sustained and humane best practice management of feral pigs by providing leadership and strategic direction to combat this pest. “It aims to increase the capacity of land managers to manage feral pigs on the ground by applying best practice management tools and methods. It will also build community awareness. “Initial demonstration sites showcase how feral pig management methods are being applied. “The plan brings industry, governments, stakeholders and the wider community together to better manage feral pigs and protect our country.”

RURAL

Friday, October 29, 2021

Greg Shannon

TSL AG Column

WELL, it is that time of year to think about fallow crop planting. Some fallow crops have already been planted and now is the time to order seed if that has not been done yet. Since 2015, TSL have been packing information on fallow crop options, with much of this information developed over many years, by many people in the industry, from BSES and SRA, DAF and productivity boards and seed agents/ resellers. The main reasons we promote fallow crops in sugar cane are: a) To give the soil a break from monoculture i.e., where just one crop has been grown; b) To increase the organic carbon in the soil which helps boost resilience in any agricultural cropping system; c) To help manage weeds; d) To produce some organic nitrogen for the next crop as well as recycle some nutrients. For point a), sometimes-fallow crops are referred to as “break crops” because that is precisely what they do, give the soil break from monoculture. In relation to d), potential organic nitrogen that may be produced by a legume fallow crop, we use a method developed over many years called biomass sampling. All we do is cut out a 1m *1m section of the crop and weigh it. This is called the wet mass. The sample is then dried out for 48 hours and weighed again. This is called the dry mass and usually ends up being around 25% of the wet mass. We then simply multiply this dry mass by a number given to each fallow type according to its ability to “fix” nitrogen. This only accounts for legume fallows, which have

the ability to “fix ‘nitrogen from the atmosphere, like Cowpeas, Soybean, and Sunn Hemp, and the process usually takes place in March when the crops are fully grown.

On Nov 1 - El Arish: at Pantovic’s shed on Granadilla Road starting at 4pm.

We also promote other types of fallow crops like sunflowers because they have a fibrous root system, which can help recycle nutrients like Phosphorous.

Some seed resellers will also be attending these meetings to discuss seed availability.

Fallow cropping is all about giving back to the cane production system, where we try to build the organic matter in the soil and improve the soil health. Next week, we will be running our annual industry meetings to discuss these and other facets of fallow cropping.

‘TET’ to benefit FNQ drivers MOTORISTS travelling between Cardwell and Cairns will soon notice new road markings and signs at the entry to several townships along the Bruce Highway. The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government is providing $1 million for the installation of township entry treatments (TET) on the highway to define lower speed zones in built-up areas. Township entry treatments are designed to improve safety and remind

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drivers to slow down as they enter towns along the highway. Nine will be installed on the Bruce Highway at Cardwell, Tully, Innisfail, El Arish, Mourilyan, Mirriwinni, Babinda, Deeral and Fishery Falls. Senator for Queensland and Special Envoy for Northern Australia Susan McDonald said the treatments would include signs, coloured road surface markings, widened painted median and shoulders, narrowed lane widths and retro-reflective raised road markers.

On Nov 2 – Murray: at the Murray Rural Fire Brigade shed starting at 4pm.

These meetings will go for 1-1.5 hours and are run by TSL and Dr Danielle Skojac of SRA with much of the information included in the 2021-22 version of the “Tully Fallow Crops” booklet, which since last year has been a joint TSL-SRA publication. All are welcome and for any further information please call 0400586968.

“The treatments have been installed at many locations across Queensland and have proven to be an effective safety initiative,” Senator McDonald said. “To ensure the safety of motorists and road workers, changed traffic conditions will be in place during the works. “I urge all motorists to slow down and follow the direction of traffic controllers when entering the work zones.” Works will start this month and be completed by mid-May, weather permitting. The works are fully funded by

the Federal Liberal and Nationals Government as part of the $175.2 million funding for Black Spots, Rest Areas and Safety Upgrades program, which forms part of the Bruce Highway Upgrade Program (jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments). For further information, contact the Far North District Office by email at cairns.office@tmr.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4045 7038 For information on changed traffic conditions visit www.qldtraffic.qld.gov.au or phone 131940.

Sugar Mill Crushing Statistics

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills Week 19 ending October 23, 2021 This week

Tully Sugar Limited

South Johnstone Mill

Week 19 ending October 22, 2021

Week 18 ending October 24, 2021

Season to date

This week

Season to date

Cane crushed

190,981

3,015,681

Tonnes Cane crushed

102,592

1,843,746

Tonnes Cane crushed

69,604

960,746

District CCS

12.88

12.70

District CCS

12.43

12.68

District CCS

11.61

11.51

3.89M

Crop forecast

Still to crush:

2.55M

Crop forecast

706,254

Percentage crushed

75.3%

1.275M

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Weekly Sugar Market Overview Indicative ICE 11 Prices

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travel restrictions many surveyors have struggled to analyse the Thai crop to the same extent as previous years.

Currency

• The Australian dollar experienced another strong week of trading as it moved up to highs of 75.46 US cents, supported by rising commodity prices and inflation predictions. The AUD traded from its weekly low on Monday of 73.79 US cents closing the week higher at 74.68 US cents.

* The ICE 11 contract is the world benchmark contract for raw sugar trading.These figures are indicative of available ICE 11 raw sugar prices as at the week ending 25 October 2021 and reflect the weighted average Australian Dollar/tonne price.The prices have been adjusted to include Over-the-Counter margin fees charged by banking institutions and so may differ from daily prices quoted by the ICE 11 Exchange or other marketers of Growers' Economic Interest in Sugar.Values also do not account for any adjustments resulting from local Grower-Miller pricing arrangements.

Raw Sugar prices

• After almost two months of range-bound trading, speculators finally lost patience and liquidated a portion of their position, breaking ICE 11 raw sugar futures through the bottom of the range. The prompt Mar22 contract traded as low as 18.82 USc/lb before bouncing back to close the week down 3.6% at 19.08 USc/lb. The break lower appeared to be temporary however, as sugar futures have strengthened back into the range early this week. • Contributing to this sell-off was likely the rising economic issues in Brazil as its President Jair Bolsonaro loses his battle against rising fuel prices. Gasoline giant Petrobras issued a statement outlining it may not be able to supply its gasoline requirements

unless prices were increased further. The Brazilian real lost 4.5% to 5.65 per USD. • Following five weeks of virtually no change to their position, speculators shed more than a quarter of their net long position. The specs reduced their net long position from 209,000 lots down to 158,000 lots week-on-week. • There have been reports that the Indian government is prepared to dramatically increase the price of ethanol in an attempt to convince more mills to divert cane to ethanol production. • Crop forecasts out of Thailand have increased slightly from 9.5 million mt to 10 million mt of sugar following improved rainfall, however these figures are still very loose estimates. Due to COVID-19 related

• The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) October minutes confirmed the RBA is confident it will not see conditions for a rate hike until 2024, as they believe actual inflation will not be in the 2-3% goal sustainability until this time. Despite this announcement, the market has priced in a 70-80 point hike in 2022 as investors believe the Australian economy will strengthen rapidly as vaccination rates increase and lockdowns end. The Q3 inflation data release this week will be closely monitored by markets. • For the seventh week in a row, Brent crude oil closed the week in the green as US inventories remain at its lowest levels since 2018 and concerns over coal and natural gas shortages in Europe, China and India spook markets. WTI oil closed the week up 1.7% at $US83.52/barrel and Brent crude oil closed up 1.0% at $US85.53/barrel. • News out of China reported that property giant Evergrande managed to bail out some water from what seems like an inevitably sinking ship by making an $83.5 billion dollar interest payment. This comes after the developer attempted, and failed, to sell a majority stake in its property management arm which would have raised a desperately needed $2.6 billion.

2021-SEASON RAW SUGAR PRICES

This is a whole-of-season ICE 11 price chart for the 2021 Season, current as of 24 October 2021, based on the current 5:1 pricing ratio applicable to QSL Target Price Contract growers. Source: Bloomberg

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Bowls News Babinda Bowls Club THE winners of Thursday’s Social Bowls were Darryl Jensen and Jim Azzopardi. The runners-up were Bruce Johensen and Ron Omodei. Please have your names in by 12.30pm for a 1pm start this Thursday. The “5-A-Side Medley Bowls Day” will be held on Sunday, November 7. This will be the last big game before the replacement of the carpet. Nominations are now being called for this novelty event. Three men and two ladies make up a team, playing singles, pairs, threes, and fours.

Ingham Bowls Club News THE lucky winners of the Barefoot Bowls played on October 21 were the team of John McCarthy, Donna Gosney, Rodney Fascetti, and John Piotto who defeated the team of Jean McCarthy, Anita Norton, Jan Johnson, and Alf Di Bella, 16 – 13. Marion Martin, Hannah Smallwood, Diane Tomba, and Bob Bell lost to Steve Martin, Roger Celotto, and John Lone, 3 – 21. Chris Johnson, Audrey Scott, and Luisa Di Bella defeated Trish Camenzuli, Robyn Fascetti, and Maria Moore, 14 – 12. Dennis Martin, Danny Chappell, and Stan Cotton defeated Natalie Ward, Malynda Cole, and Stan Richards, 17 – 4. Sixteen players competed in the Men’s Pairs’ competition played on October 22. Gary Brierley and Stan Richards were the prize-winning team, defeating Joe Di Bella and Peter Herman, 25 – 15. Bob Bell and Ren Cantatore defeated John Eddleston and Pat Ryan, 25 – 16. Kevin Lawlor and Kevin Walker defeated Trevor Pallanza and Russell Peterson, 18 – 14. Terry George and Ian Muldowney defeated John Holmes and Tony Koop, 22 – 21.

SPORT Neville Wickens, Maria Moore, Kevin Walker, and Ren Cantatore were the prize winners of the Mixed Social Bowls played on October 24, defeating John Lone, Bob Bell, Dave Horsley, and Cliff Johnson, 22 21 (20 points to 7). Roger Celotto, John Eddleston, Russell Peterson, and Tony Koop defeated Bev Eddleston, John Holmes, Allen Torielli ,and Rico Basaglia, 25 - 13 (19 points to 8), The Club and Bar are open on Tuesday’s from 4 pm - 6 pm. Thursday Barefoot Bowls will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm. Please call 47762117 before 5.30 pm to have your name put on the board. New players are welcome, the club has bowls for you to use. The Men’s Friday afternoon Pairs will be held at 2.15pm. Please call 47762117 before 1.45pm to nominate. The John Glenwright Memorial Trophy will be held on Sunday, October 31. The starting time is 1.00pm. Two Games of 12 ends will be played. Nominations close on Saturday, October 30. Save the Date: The Men’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the Ingham Bowls Club on December 5 at 9am. All Positions are vacant. Nominations close on November 21.

Tully Bowls Club News WEDNESDAY Evening, October 20 Twelve bowlers enjoyed 18 Ends. Joan Mercer / Avis Ray (11) -v- Val Bradley / Wendy Niven (11). Rod Bradley / Toni Buick (15) -v- Gavin Buick / Rita Hudson (7). Leno Ceccato / Bev Harrop (13) -v- Ray Downing / Pam Staier (17). Sunday Afternoon, October 24 This was a very special day, in which we celebrated

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the 60th Wedding anniversary of Bev and Sid Achilles. Bev and Sid are long time Members of our Club, and we congratulate them on achieving this wonderful milestone. We thank Bev and Sid for donating three meat trays for the winners of the day and also a meat tray for the raffle. A good roll up of twenty-four players played two Games of 10 Ends. Team 1: John Taylor / Toni Buick / Betty Cochrane (11) -v- Team 2: Mary Bacic / Adrain Woollard /Des (8). Team 3: Bev Achilles / Rod Tennant / Ron Senini (8) -v- Team 4: Ray Downing / Val Zamora / Wendy Niven (8). Team 5: Leno Ceccato / Pauline Edwards / Pam Staier (8) -v- Team 6: Judy Hood / Joan Mercer / Val Bradley (9). Team 7: Robyn Brunello /Joanne Townsend / Keith (4) -v- Team 8: John Brown / Avis Ray / Rita Hudson (23). After Smoko: Team 1 (8) -v- Team 8 (9). Team 2 (6) -v- Team 7 (13). Team 3 (5) -v- Team 6 (11). Team 4 (9) -v- Team 5 (6). The winning team on the day was Team 8 comprised of John Brown, Avis Ray, and Rita Hudson, who each won a beautiful Meat Tray. The runner up was Team 4 made up of Ray Downing, Val Zamora, and Wendy Niven, who all received a free drink. The lucky winner of the raffle was Val Zamora. Thanks Bev and Sid for a very enjoyable day. Next Sunday will also be a Special Day sponsored by Mary Quagliata and family in Memory of past Club Member Joe Quagliata. Please wear your uniforms on this day. Rod Bradley, Michael Knight, and Rob Moody won the silver section of The Cassowary Coast Carnival on Sunday. Well done! Our Club is available for hire for Xmas Parties etc. Please ring the club on 0427669094 to make a booking The book is open for names for Ham Day and also Xmas Lunch. This year we are having a Catered Lunch at the Bowls Club on December 14. Cheers!

Tully Bowls Club, Bev and Sid Achilles presented Rita Hudson, Avis Ray, and John Brown with their prizes.

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Silkwood Bowls Club SUNDAY, October 24 - Social Bowls The team of Delmo Tarditi and Ann Hollingsworth defeated the team of Rob Nowell and Anna Della Bella, 23/16. Denise Charman, Lee Mayell, and Tony Cates played “scrounger”, resulting in Denise scoring 100 shots, Lee 79 shots, and Tony 71 shots. Wednesday, October 27 - Mixed Social Bowls The team of “Dutchy” and Alan Hudson defeated the team of Denise Charman and Lee Mayell, 22/19. Barry Green and Tim Wallis defeated Delmo Tarditi and Steve Hunter, 23/18. For those who would like to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls, we offer free coaching lessons. Age has no limit! Every Friday night, we hold our traditional BBQ and Barefoot Bowls. Our contact number is 0459 211 552. Please give us a call if you are in doubt of play. Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join us, please come along, and try us out! You can also follow us on Facebook.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls IN keeping with a tradition started in 1937, (84 years ago), the Innisfail ladies travelled to Ingham on Wednesday, October 27.

There is evidence of the inaugural visit of Ingham lady bowlers to Innisfail on July 2, 1937. The Ingham ladies received a framed copy of the article in the Johnstone River Advocate of that date last Wednesday. Eleven Innisfail ladies travelled to Ingham, departing Innisfail at 8.00am and are indebted to Eileen Hamann, as the trusty driver. At 10.00am, the ladies arrived and enjoyed morning tea, played one game of ten ends, enjoyed a lovely lunch, played another game of ten ends, followed by afternoon tea, and then departed for home. President Pati welcomed the ladies to Ingham, who were then allocated to teams of triples or fours with each team having eight bowls. At the conclusion of the two games of bowls, in second place was the team of Elsa Piotto (Ingham), Helen Paterson, and Catarina Cook, with wins of 14 - 8 and 8 - 3. The winning team on the day was Louisa Di Bella (Ingham), Diana O’Brien, and Ann Rule, with wins of 15 - 3 and 10 - 6. Ann Rule and Diana O’Brien won the ‘Funny Money’ envelopes. The Innisfail ladies look forward to welcoming the Ingham ladies in 2022 and are pleased to have resumed this tradition.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday afternoon saw five rinks of triples played and the winners of the day were Greg McDonald, Tim Kerrigan, and Squeak Malcolmson. The team of Gavin Buick, Barry Green, and Peter Broccardo won Thursday’s jackpot. There are still games up on the whiteboard, so

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Ingham Golf News UPCOMING events, to please remind others, include: The next Friday Social, which will be held on November 5. Please invite your friends to come along from 4pm to enjoy the refreshments and fun. The A-Grade Stroke Pennants, which is being held on November 13 and 14. The Christmas party for the Thursday Competition, which will be held Thursday, November 25. The Mick Poggioli Ingham Corona Cup, which will be held on Saturday, November 27. The Golf Club Presentation Night, which has been set for Friday, December 10, commencing at 6pm. The Ingham Golf Club AGM, which will be held on Sunday, December 12, at 10am. Results There was a relatively small field of twenty-four Tropical Vets’ players who competed in the Stableford event in Cardwell on Tuesday. Ingham winners included Brian Scanlon, who won the Men’s competition with 36 points. Top of the run-down was Geoff Gianotti, with 35 points. Other run-down recipients were Mick Poggioli and Gary Cantoni, both with 34 points. Gary Cantoni won a pin shot. There were some very good scores in the Ladies’ Competition, but it was Bruna Quadrio who prevailed and won with 43 points. Deb Giles was a close second with 42 points. Kim Moore picked up the last run-down prize with 36 points. Pin shots were won by Bruna Quadrio and Julie Reed . On Wednesday, eight ladies competed in the Stableford event. Bruna Quadrio won with 33 points. The runner-up was Deb Giles, on 32 points. Lee was

third with 31 points. Kim and Lee won pin shots. This week is the Brooch Final, as well as the usual competition. On Saturday, the Nilo and Antoinette Martin Trophy was played, with thirty-two players competing. Les Rolling was the winner, with 38 stableford points, in a countback from Bruna Quadrio. Run-down prizes went to Aurelio Mason and Geoff Gianotti. Pin prizes were won by Les Rolling, Bob McClelland, Steve Finn and the group of Damian DiBella, Alan Cockburn, Steve Hart, and Cameron Watt. Many thanks again to Nilo and Antoinette for their continued support. Sunday’s event, a Stableford V’s Par, was won by Steve Marbelli, on 39 points in a countback from Cam West. Gary Cantoni took the run-down prize with 35 points. Todd Cockburn took the pin shot. This weekend will see a single Stableford event on Saturday, and the Hinchinbrook Hotel October Monthly Medal on Sunday. Happy golfing! Cheryl

Tully Golf SATURDAY, October 23, saw a field of twenty-three players grace the hallowed turf of the Tully Golf Club for prizes donated by Island Coast Mitsubishi, to play a Versus Par competition. The winner was Geoff Grainger, with a score of plus 2 on a count back from Graham Boyd. Third place went to Les Edwards on plus 1, and Mike Ellicott took out fourth place with a score of minus 1. NTPS 2/11 Ladies’ Betty Favier and the Men’s Graham Boyd; 5/14 went to our sponsor Brian Ernst; 7/16 and 9/18 both went to Mike Ellicott.

Friday, October 29, 2021 please check to see if your name is there and organise for these games to take place. The draw for the Club Championship Fours is on the notice board, and the Games Director would like the first round played on November 28, or sooner. Innisfail and South Johnstone hosted another successful Carnival of Bowls last weekend, with extremely competitive bowls played. Congratulations to all place winners and to the organisers for a great weekend. Hope to see you all again next year. All visitors are most welcome to come along and enjoy a social game with us.

South Johnstone Bowls LAST weekend, eighty-four bowlers participated in the Cassowary Coast Carnival of Bowls played at both the Innisfail and South Johnstone Bowling Clubs, with the Bronze Section Final being played out at the Johnstone on Sunday. After 128 ends of bowling on both days, two teams ended up on the same score, with the winners being declared on a count back of margins. The overall winners of the Bronze Section were M. Roots, D. Leach, and A. Rowbotham, with second place going to Rod Bradley’s Team from Tully. The Marlin Coast Teams skippered by Crackers and Clive Flannagan collected the third and fourth prizes, respectively. Thank you to all players and supporters who made the weekend a success. Social Bowls will recommence again this Sunday, with names to please be in by 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start. The cost is only $10, and all members and guests are invited. Thanks again to Island Coast Mitsubishi for their support. Next Saturday’s game is a Single Stableford for prizes donated by Ted & Marie Davis. The Thursday afternoon Sporters 9-hole competition, held on October 21, was won by Maurie Smith, with Mikey Davis taking out the 6-hole competition, and with Norm Gray and Betty Favier in the rundown. Steve Wells took out the putting comp. NTPS 1/10 Steve Wells; 5/14 Maurie Smith; and 7/16 D. Sanderson, who also took out 9/18.

El Arish Golf WE all endured a week of ‘sweltering swinging’ golf, starting with last Tuesday’s (October 19) competition. The winner was Fran Lomas on 37, with Lisa Godfrey a close second on 36. NTP’s went to Frank Tomasino #4/13 All In - #5/14 Ladies - Noreen Scanlon and the Approach shot on #9/18 Caryl Lavell. On Thursday, October 21, the Sporters played the second 9-Stroke, with countbacks necessary to determine winners. Dot Corrin won the day on a countback to Dave Rogers, both on 29, with Yvonne Zorzetto coming third on 30, also on a countback. The Least Putts was taken by Wayne Kimberley with 12. NTP winners: #10 Mattie Smith - #11 Gavin Camilleri - #12 and #17 Jake Perkins - #13 and #16 Paul Marland. Last week’s Sporters was sponsored by Tackle World/Tully - many thanks from the winners and the Club for their sponsorship! On Saturday, October 23, we played a 2-Ball Ambrose HI/LOW Draw, which was sponsored by Mitre 10 Tully and Mission Beach. The winning team of Troy Kopp and Dot Corrin came in with 55 1/4 and were followed by team of Hipas Donald and Garry Strawbridge with 56 1/2. NTP winners: Men’s #2/11 Garry Strawbridge #4/13 [All In] Troy Kopp - #5/14 [Ladies’] Lisa Spiegler - so nice to have our Intrepid Traveller back! A Stableford, sponsored by Island Coast Motors will be played this Saturday, October 30.

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Golf News Innisfail Golf Club INNISFAIL Golf course is in tip top shape and playing long, with the northerlies seeing massive drives off the first, but short on holes six and nine. A special thank you to our grounds crew for their continued efforts as the course looks amazing. If there are any members who can lend a hand on Thursdays, please let Andrew Rose know, with any help appreciated. Congratulations to Innisfail Golf Club President Jake Cockle for making the FNQ Golf Inter-Association team. Last weekend, Cockle travelled to Toowoomba for practice rounds on Saturday and the inter-association competition at Middle Ridge Gold Club and Toowoomba City Golf Club. The out-of-bounds near the practice green is now located at the block wall, on the clubhouse side of the practice green, so members please let your playing partners know. Last week’s IGC Rules & Etiquette Quiz/Answer: During Pennants, Trent hits a shot out of the bunker and his ball rebounds off the face of the bunker. Trent does not have time to move out of the way and is struck by his ball. Trent must play the ball as it lies. What is the ruling? A - There is no penalty B - Trent receives one penalty stroke

C - Trent loses the hole Answer - A. If a player’s ball in motion accidently hits any person or outside influence, including the player, there is no penalty, and the ball must be played as it lies. This week’s Quiz During the Hoad Business Development Stroke, Bryce plays a ball out of a tough lie and hits his ball again on the follow through. What is the ruling? A - The double hit counts as one shot and there is no penalty B - The double hit counts as two shots and there is no additional penalty C - The double hit counts as one shot and Bryce receives an additional oneshot penalty It was great to see Ian ‘Doonga’ Rule back in the winner’s circle at Wednesday’s Sporters 9-hole competition. Results 1st: Ian Rule 22pts 2nd: John Abbott 20pts c/b 3rd: Colin Bidgood 20pts NTP: Geoff Johnston Despite Jake Cockle’s eagle on five, it could not beat Norm Stewart’s great round in Friday’s Sporters 9-hole competition. Results 1st: Norm Stewart 20pts 2nd: Jake Cockle 19pts 3rd: Jamie Scullen 18pts

NTP: Luke Peters Thirty-eight players got out on the course in the nice and warm conditions for the In Electrics Stableford 18-hole sponsored event. Paul Tattam jumped out of the blocks early posting 41 points, with a wipe on 15, which is one of his best rounds of the year. Mick Wilkinson was the closest, with a well-deserved 38 points. The morning groups were on fire. The best of the afternoon groups had six players tied on 37 points. Results 1st: Paul Tattam 41pts 2nd: Mick Wilkinson 38pts 3rd: Matt Barclay 37pts c/b Innisfail’s Pennants teams travelled to Half Moon Bay Golf Club for the fourth round of FNQ Pennants competition against a very tough opponent Cairns. Cairns proved too strong and taught the Innisfail boys a lesson and no wins in A-Grade. B-grade were close to getting the

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win, with Luke Peters and Chris Calleja winning their matches. Innisfail’s junior young gun, Caine Cockle, had his first loss in Pennants going down in a nail biter on the last hole. The C-grade boys also received a touch up, but Geoff (Wombat) Johnston got up for the only win in the grade. Innisfail teams have a two week break before their match against Gordonvale in Mareeba. A-Grade is still looking for their first win. Last Saturday, Innisfail’s junior golfers travelled to Ravenshoe for the final round of the FNQ Junior Golf season. Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition from 12.00pm, groups of four permitted. Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of four permitted - online bookings. FNQ Pennants Round - November 14. 5.

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Norm Stewart and Ian Rule shot personal bests and the best round during the second day of the Mark Walker Memorial golf weekend.

Innisfail golfers who competed in the Millaa Millaa Junior Open.

Marlene Walker, Steve Walker (second from right), with Dean Howard and Colt Barba who finished second on day two of the Mark Walker Memorial golf event.

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Mission Beach Tier 2 cricket season off to a cracking start MARIA GIRGENTI MISSION Beach’s Tier 2 cricket team had a promising start to the season in their home game against Tully at MARCS Park, on the new surface, for their first fixture in the James Hopes Cup Cassowary Coast junior competition. Tully sent Mission Beach into bat and the top order did not disappoint. Three of the top four all retired with either making 30 runs or facing 30 balls. Fresh player and first gamer, Chace Frumento, who had had limited time at the batter’s crease, did not get out and bowled brilliantly with 0/12 (3), which is outstanding from a new team member. Jordan Manno made his debut without getting a bat, but returned with bowling figures of 0/16 (3), an outstanding effort

for a seven-year-old who filled in and fielded superbly. Coach Carlo Manno said he was thrilled how everyone played, especially valuing their wickets, top bowling, as well as a vast improvement in the field for 30 overs in hot and humid conditions. “All team members played wonderfully and in the spirit of the game encouraging one another.” A special mention to new Tully players Lachlan La Spina, Gavin Sangha, Noah Herrod, William Robertson, Taliah Getejanc, and Ben Langdon. Player of the Match: Jaxan Tarttelin. Mission Beach 1/119 (Charlise Liddle 26 retired; Jaxon Liddle 30 retired; Charlie Manno 30 retired) defeated by

Tully 6/121 (Riley Lindsay 52; Aiden Getejanc 51; Jaxan Tarttelin 14; Jaxan Tarttelin 1/11 (4)) (Nollie 1/21; C Chace 1/13; H Sekove 1/7; Taj 1/3; Charlie M 1/8) Cricket Far North - junior/senior results Tier 3 - Jimmy Maher Cup Blue - Miller Oval, Tully - Saturday, October 23 Tully/Mission Beach 108 (27.6) (Austin Stuart 16 (16); Dante van Vuuren 15 (22); Marko van Vuuren 18 (34)) defeated by Norths United 6/120 (30) (Kade Corby 2/13 (4); Riley Berge 1/1 (2); Tadgh McDavitt 1/4 (2)) Tier 3 - Jimmy Maher Cup Blue Morrow Park, Tolga Innisfail 5/93 (30) (Lachlan Vella 35* (37) not out (33)) defeated by Atherton 4/157 (30) (Jude Constantine 1/15 (4); Lachlan Vella 1/17 (6); Lachlan Vella 1/9 (4)) Tier 2 - Round 1 - James Hopes Cup - Goondi Bend Sports Reserve Innisfail Thunder 6/162 (29) (Brodie Masina 37 (35); Max Costello 30 (35) & 2/8 (2); Sam Costello 15* not out (19))

Friday, October 29, 2021 defeated Innisfail Monsoons 8/89 (Ethan Devaney 2/13 (3); Lawson Payne 2/14 (4); Jack Roots 1 catch)) 3rd Grade - 40 Over competition Innisfail TAFE Oval – Sunday, October 24 Cassowary Coast 9/140 (36.6) (Thomas Herbert 21 (23); Balkaran Samra 18 (12); Liam Conomo 14 (15); Justin Walker 23 (59)) defeated by United 5/195 (40) (Arun Singh Mann 2/27 (8); Justin Walker 1/5 (3)) 5th Grade - 35 Over competition Miller Oval Cassowary Coast 8/111 (35) (Michael Zammit 48; Justin Walker 27) defeated by Atherton 5/178 (35) (Davinder Kumar 2/23 (6)) Ladies - 30 Over competition - Innisfail TAFE Oval Cassowary Coast 6/166 (30) (Abby Toshach 101 (73) 12x4s, 2x6s)) defeated Norths 4/162 (30) (Amy Hunter 2/12 (6)) Congratulations to Tully/Mission Beach junior cricketers Marko van Vuuren and Riley Berge, who gained selection in Under 12 Cricket Far North representative team, with Tadgh McDavitt and Kade Corby in the Under 13 team.

Coach Carlo Manno and Club President Kobus van Vuuren with Mission Beach Tier 2 cricket team.

Mission Beach/Tully junior players Riley Berge, Kade Corby, Marko van Vuuren, and Tadgh McDavitt, who gained selection in Cricket Far North representative teams.

Brady and Quinn Devaney played their first cricket game for the Innisfail Thunder Tier 2 team last Saturday.

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Fusion Fight & Fitness Innisfail athletes MARIA GIRGENTI THREE MMA athletes from Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail will be on show this Saturday, October 30, at the Beast Championship 8, Halloween F(R) Night at Calliope Roosters Sports Complex, Gladstone. Brodie Mayocchi, who has an undefeated 12 - 0 MMA record will step into the cage again to defend his Featherweight 65.8kg MMA title. Liam Forrest from TMG MMA (4 - 0 record) pulled out of his bout with Mayocchi due to injury in his recent fight. ‘Cowboy’ Darcy House, aged twenty-one, from Gladstone was next in line to fight the winner of Mayocchi and Forrest, so he has stepped up on three weeks’ notice to take on Mayocchi. This will be a pure fight of the young guns with Cowboy (3 - 0 record) up against Mayocchi, the highly skilled and exciting Featherweight champion. Tyson Duckworth and Darcy Findlay from Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail will also make their MMA debuts on the same card. Duckworth is fighting Justin Sealy (2 - 0 MMA

Tyson Duckworth and Brodie Mayocchi are fighting this Saturday at the Beast Championship 8 in Gladstone.

Ethan Cannon won gold at the QBJJC North Queensland Championship in Townsville. Photo: Hyperfly Australia

record), whilst Findlay, aged eighteen, is up against another debutante, Jack Beauchamp, who stepped up for this junior welterweight match-up. Three athletes also competed in the FNQ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships held at Edmonton PCYC. There were 170 registered competitors from Cairns, Townsville, and Brisbane. Ethan Cannon dominated all his matches and won gold in the Adult Male No Gi -85.5kg (Medium Heavy) Brown belt, Adult Male Absolute Gi Purple/Brown belt, Male Absolute No Gi All Belts Single Elimination and Male Gi Purple/Brown Open Weight divisions. At the age of only sixteen, Brodie Mayocchi tried his first competition at brown belt level and went up two weight divisions. In his first two matches, Mayocchi achieved two submissions, then finished second, after he lost on points to his training partner and teammate Ethan Cannon in the Male Gi Open Weight final. Brodie Mayocchi won gold in the Adult Male No Gi 85.5kgs (Medium Heavy) Purple belt division and silver in the Under 85kgs brown belt division. In his first competition, Tyson Duckworth was

impressive with a win on points over Eddy Todd, to claim gold in the Male Gi White Adult -82.3kg (Middle) division. He then claimed a bronze medal in a stacked Male No Gi White -79.5kg (Middle) Adult division. In August, Cannon had more success at the QBJJC North Queensland Championship, held at Murray Stadium, Annandale. He claimed gold in the Male Gi/Brown/Adult (-88.3kg) Medium Heavy, after defeating Alan Brandao from Flow Martial Arts in the final, winning on points. Cannon, a Hyperfly athlete stepped up and had an epic battle against a very tough opponent. Last month, Jonathan Kuhn stepped into the ring where he fought Sebastian Ortiz in the Lightweight bout on Eternal MMA 61 at Southport Sharks, Gold Coast. Kuhn fought on Australia’s biggest promotion in the Amateur bout against Ortiz, who remains undefeated with a 3 - 0 MMA fight record. Although it was not the desired result for Kuhn, there was much to learn from the fight experience.

Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail athletes, Jonathan Kuhn, Brodie Mayocchi, and Ethan Cannon after an MMA training session.

Tyson Duckworth, Ethan Cannon, and Brodie Mayocchi with their medals won at the FNQ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Cairns.

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the Broncos, now, he hardly has a future. When he left the Brisbane Club, my first statement was “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out”.

Muriata WITH the NRL season over, and the scathing attack on the team performances having all but satisfied my inner critic, it is now time to let everyone know what I really thought of certain players who caught my attention, both good and bad. The 2021 season was unlike any other, with COVID playing the biggest role by relocating the whole competition to the greatest state in the world, Queensland. Then again, it wasn’t all roses and lilies in the sunshine State, but I’ll get to that. Before we talk about anything, let’s get down to the top 7 that made Uncle Shane’s crap list: Daley Cherry Evans: You would think being a Manly hater would have

everything to do with my words, but that just adds fuel to them, so be prepared. In my honest opinion, DCE was the reason Queensland lost the State of Origin this year, and I have no worries in saying that. Although Manly made it all the way to the GF Qualifier, this dude had nothing to do with it. Even a blind monkey with one leg wearing the number 7 would have had more impact in the Origin series than this guy. He played his last game for QLD in 2021. Tevita Pangi Junior: He went from being the most ruthless forward in Bronx history to the most overrated forward in history in the space of two weeks. He was going to be the future of

Latrell Mitchell: This is actually a funny one, because I also think he is one of the best players in the game. The only thing that lets him down big time is that he cannot dish out and take it at the same time. He pushes players unnecessarily, starts playing like a grub, and cannot keep himself in line when things don’t go his way. He could end being one of the most talented players to ever play the game, instead, we are only remembering him as being an as##ole. Shaun Johnson: What an absolute let down is this guy. So talented yet he can’t even show us what he could be capable of. Came across the ditch to try and prove that playing for an Australian NRL Club would make him better, instead it made him look as average as me on Saturday night at the Marsters’ game. Hopefully, the return home to NZ can get this once great player back to the top, or near it anyway. Joey Leilua: If you thought the West Tigers season was a shamble, then Joey Leilua was playing the main actor of clowns who should never play the game again. This guy made every headline for the wrong reason in a season that the club should never mention again to anyone, like ever. The most classic example of a player who thought he was bigger than the Club by blaming everyone else in the whole world, including Madonna, for his poor form, instead taking a hard, long, look in the mirror. Whenever you get a chance Joey, make sure you listen to someone trying to give you advice when they are talking to you, because we are done listening to you. Jazz Tevaga: If there’s a reason why I get sick of watching the New Zealand Warriors play a game of Rugby League, then this dude takes the cake. Look, he’s probably a great player, great guy, and all that, but mate, he’s the reason why many Warriors fans turn the channel over when they are getting their hindy kicked. He gives away penalties more than anyone,

Friday, October 29, 2021 plays stupidly, and seems to do it every week. If the Warriors don’t make the 8 next year, I’m blaming Jazz. Nathan Cleary: Last but not least, the champion half from the premiership winning team who we all love to hate. Look, I get he’s a great player, and we always have the tall poppy syndrome when we try and knock down anyone who is getting ahead, but I don’t think he is actually that good. You take away Kikou, Lui and maybe Fisher Harris, then this guy is as average as me cooking cake. I won’t and refuse to say he is better than Cronk, Thurston, and Langer, or even on the same wavelength, so forget about me trying to get on the bandwagon. If he’s still killing it in five years, then I’ll give him a meat pie, but until then, its fish fingers for you, bro.

Happy Birthday to our rock ‘n roll teacher Mr C., Good mate, Dad, and husband. Love from Kya, Poppy, and the Wolfpac.

Craig Hawkins with a very nice Mangrove Jack caught in the Hull River on an Atomic Plazo Prong soft plastic.

Gena Harris with a huge Spanish Mackerel caught at the reef over the weekend.

Early last Saturday morning, Jase Braun, aged twelve, was thrilled to catch his first Coral Trout on a reef fishing trip with his Pop.These two fish were 51cm and 57cm and were caught using Pilchards on his new rod and reel won at last year's Tilapia tournament and supplied by BCF.

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LAST weekend was another great weekend to head out wide to fish the main and outer reefs. Several boats headed out and fished the deep water on the edge of the continental shelf. Some fantastic catches were made of mainly Nannygai, Rosy Job Fish and Red Emperor. This is a very exciting time of year for boats capable of travelling out wide, with reports also coming in of boats trolling and jigging these same deep-water structures. Anglers are managing to catch various species, such as both Black and Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellow Fin and Dog Tooth Tuna. The Dog Tooth Tuna, in particular, have been left almost alone, with only an elite band of local spear fishermen chasing them. Lately however, several local sports fishermen are now managing to catch them on a mixture of live baits, trolling, and jigging. Well done, boys and girls, you are certainly putting this area on the map! What’s next, a Swordfish? In around the main reefs, the Coral Trout have been biting well, with most boats reporting good catches. There have also been a few Spanish Mackerel being caught by trolling or drifting baits around the pressure points and drop offs. The various shoals between the shipping channel and main reefs have been hot and cold, with some boats struggling to find schools of large and small mouth Nannygai. Those boats that have been doing well, have also managed some nice Spangled Emperor and Cobia. Huge schools of mainly Mack Tuna and some Blue Fin Tuna have been present between the main reefs and the islands. Surprisingly, there have also been both Spanish and school Mackerel around some of the shallower rubble patches on the western side of the shipping channel. The inshore reefs and islands have been fishing

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY reasonably well early in the morning, with the activity dropping off through the heat of the day. The specialists are managing some very nice Fingermark; however, the bulk of the catch has been Grass Sweet Lip and the occasional Coral Trout. Those jigging soft plastics or micro jigs for pelagic have been catching and releasing some quality Queen Fish and various Trevally species. There has been reasonable fishing in the estuaries, with some great catches of Mangrove Jacks and Barra. It has not been easy though, with anglers often finding the fishing tough. I have caught plenty of Mangrove Jacks, but the Barra have been scarce. As normal, I am writing this report very early in the week, so I will be putting an effort in before the season closes at midnight on Sunday. The Flathead and school Grunter are around in good numbers and are taking lures, such as soft plastics or small deep diving lures, readily. The neap tides we experienced last weekend were not ideal for bait fishing for Grunter, so most of the schoolies were caught on small soft plastics while chasing other species, just bounce them along the bottom. The freshwater reaches of the Johnstone and Tully

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Rivers are fishing well for Sooty Grunter, Barra, and Jungle Perch. As the feeder creeks dry up, the fish are forced down into the larger pools in the main river. The Sooty Grunter also travel up into the higher sections of the river to breed. At this early stage of the week, the various weather sites are predicting light winds again this weekend. The winds are expected to rise on Monday, and we start the second Coral Reef Finfish closure on Tuesday, so this could be a last chance to fish the reef and islands for these species for a week or more. As mentioned earlier, the Barra season closes at midnight on Sunday night, so most keen lure fishermen will also be keen to get out and have a last fish. Either side of the midday low will suit most anglers who wish to fish for Barra and Jacks. Either side of the evening high tide is perfect to chase Grunter in the coastal creeks or along the edges of the Hinchinbrook flats. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

LUCINDA JOHNSTONE RIVER HULL HEADS OCTOBER OCTOBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER NOVEMBER FRI 29 SAT 30 SUN 31 MON 1 TUE 2 WED 3 THU 4

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1.3m 1.94m 1.38m 2.8m 1.18m 2.14m 1.21m 2.97m 1.04m 2.36m 1.05m 3.13m 0.88m 2.62m 0.91m 3.26m 0.69m 2.88m 0.8m 3.35m 0.5m 3.12m 0.76m 3.35m 0.36m 3.3m 0.8m 3.25m

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12:03 am 5:35 am 10:46 am 5:21 pm 12:09 am 5:46 am 11:22 am 5:49 pm 12:22 am 6:10 am 11:56 am 6:18 pm 12:42 am 6:40 am 12:31 pm 6:50 pm 1:07 am 7:14 am 1:06 pm 7:23 pm 1:36 am 7:50 am 1:44 pm 7:58 pm 2:07 am 8:30 am 2:25 pm 8:34 pm

1.3m 1.94m 1.37m 2.86m 1.18m 2.17m 1.19m 3.04m 1.01m 2.43m 1m 3.2m 0.81m 2.69m 0.83m 3.33m 0.59m 2.95m 0.71m 3.4m 0.39m 3.19m 0.65m 3.39m 0.24m 3.36m 0.69m 3.27m

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Mission Beach Tier 2 cricket season off to a cracking start page 28

Innisfail United Men’s Reserves team crowned ‘Kings of the North’ MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL United Reserves Men’s team capped off a successful year with a 1 - 0 victory over MA Olympic FC, last Saturday at Tiger Park, Edge Hill, to be crowned Far North Queensland Football Reserves champions and lift the Crad Evans Memorial Shield. “We had an incredible group of determined men, who bonded strongly together and could beat any team on the day,” said Coach Scott Davies. The team is comprised mainly of local talent, but a group of highly skilled Vanuatuan players provided the X-factor to an already great line-up. The team won consistently throughout the year and claimed the minor premiership trophy, against a strong group of four top teams. Innisfail started the game as underdogs against Townsville’s MA Olympic, who are known for their toughness. “It was overwhelmingly obvious from the kick-off that Innisfail had showed up to play,” stated Team Manager Joseph Camuglia. This determination was rewarded early, with a turning side kick goal from Captain Jacob Vecchio at the

fifteenth minute. From this point, Cutters started to assert dominance and constantly challenged the opposition goal all the way to half time. The half time chat for MA Olympic must have been a wakeup call, as they took the play back to Innisfail in a desperate effort to get back into the game. The second forty-five minutes was “edge of the seat” football, with many spectators commenting it was the best game of the day. Despite the counterattack, Innisfail was unlucky not to score again several times in the final twenty minutes, as lightning fast Vanuatuan Ezikiel Mansale challenged the Olympic Keeper one-on-one three times. Ultimately, Innisfail fended off all attacks from the opposition and clung on to their 1 - 0 lead. Every player put in a gladiatorial performance and finished as welldeserved champions. A special mention for Elliott Ferguson, who returned from a hip injury, stepped in as goalie, and played out of his skin on his debut with the team. It was a memorable win for Innisfail United, and this is only the second time the team has appeared

on the shield. Innisfail earned the right to play in the annual Crad Evans best of Far North Queensland/North Queensland competition after finishing as Minor Premiers at the end of the regular season. This annual one-off contest features ten premiership teams from the Cairns’ competition, who clash with the Townsville league winners, to crown the best in North Queensland of the Under 12 to senior Men and Women’s divisions. When Evans arrived in Townsville in 1930, he played for South’s briefly, then joined the newly formed Nationals, who became Estates in 1932. He was Captain of Estates until the outbreak of World War II and captain of the Townsville soccer side from 1932 for five years, as well as a member of the Townsville Soccer Association executive and a selector. After the war, Evans was a leading soccer administrator until his death in 1961. This shield, named in Evan’s honour, was presented to the North Queensland Soccer Federation by Estates Soccer Club in 1963, so his name may live on forever in the history of the sport.

Innisfail United Reserves Men’s players, Elliott Ferguson and Thomas Herbert, with the Crad Evans Memorial Shield.

Innisfail United Reserves Men’s Team Coach Scott Davies and Team Manger Joseph Camuglia, with the Crad Evans Memorial Shield at Etty Bay

Joseph Camuglia and Scott Davies and the victorious Innisfail United Reserves Men’s team, with the Crad Evans Memorial Shield.