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Cardwell has worked together to help out Cardwell Shed Incorporated.

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ON Saturday morning the April 13, the local butcher, baker shop and Bendigo bank helped run a sausage sizzle fundraiser to help support Shed Incorporated. The club runs solely on the donations and kindness of the community to keep afloat and the big effort the community has done to pitch in is exactly what they needed.

Kathy Pease, the customer relations manager at Bendigo bank, reached out to the butcher shop and the baker shop for their support and they gladly donated the supplies needed for the fundraiser. The bank has been in Cardwell for 11 years and in that time, they have given back $140,000, not just to the Cardwell Shed Inc.

but to help support the local businesses and area. “We are like a community Bank and it goes back to the community. So, we’re trying to help the Cardwell Shed Inc to get established in Cardwell and to promote it,” said Kathy.

Callam & Davine Ahle are the owners of the butcher shop in Cardwell. “When you’re in a position and you can help and it’s only a small outlay for us, companies and little businesses can really reap rewards from being kind,” said Callam & Davine. The butcher and baker shops brought in a few hundred dollars through the sausage sizzle to help out the shed.

“It all goes around especially in small businesses in a small town we get out a little bit

and it will come back.”

The shed is open to both man and woman with no age limits, apart from being over the age of eighteen. They teach how to use machines so that people can become confident in operating them while working on jobs and pieces. In August, the shed will hold an auction for the cubby they are building. “People have given us tables for restoration and sale, and they have been sold already,” said Peter Rosevear, one of the shed bosses at Cardwell shed incorporated. The simple generosity of the community has most certainly helped kick start Cardwell Shed Inc’s long journey with the small town.

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COMMUNITY NEWS IT has been an interesting week for the members of the community that oppose free speech and people who have a different opinion to their own.

I am assuming that because there has been a long fight Sari Hyytinen to be recognised and there is a lot of hurt that comes into people’s hearts that they want to impose the same hurt on others that they have felt for the majority of their lives. This is understandable with the Israel Folau situation that is currently making headlines, but I hesitate to feel that is it also true for the vegan activists regarding stopping the production of meat? What I have observed

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from farmers is the desire to be as human as feasible with animals whilst still being carnivores. There are more concerns for animals with other wild animals than there is for humans. As humans work off the premise that they want to be as kind as they can, but wild animals do not do this for other wild animals.

I have concerns that what appears to some to be ‘kindness’ is actually the opposite of this. Farmers who spend their time with animals see them age and get sick and then are able to ensure that they are given a timely death. In the wild, that animal might suffer in their death.

I am also concerned that in the belief they are being kind, humans no longer link the process of back burning, which occurred in the Aboriginal community before western settlement occurred, with ensuring effective management to the forests; particularly the plant species.

Sometimes in life we have to take a step back and see the perspective of others.

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Cassowary Coast History Column – Successful Women of the Cassowary Coast – A Series

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BRIAN BYWATER Several months ago I set out to delve into the history of the Mission Beach area. The journey took me to a variety of properties concerning their historical significance to Mission Beach. The more places I contacted, the more the involvement of women in responsible positions became obvious.

In a series of one-on-one interviews with some of these successful ladies, I am hoping their stories will inspire others. Most are affectionately known as ‘blow ins,’ coming from other areas. The variety of reasons they came and why they stayed are sto-

ries in themselves. Long term locals or women who were born-and-bred in the area also feature. It’s the ‘why they never left’ that makes for interesting reading with this group.

This series begins with one of the youngest (male or female) to be appointed to the General Manager position of Castaways Resort & Spa, Jasmine Mui Gek Porteous. Her middle name, given to her by her maternal grandmother, means ‘beautiful jade’ in Chinese, fitting for this jewel in our community.

At nineteen Jasmine became a qualified chef in Canberra and at twenty-eight was appointed General Manager of Castaways Resort & Spa Mission Beach. Two years later she was selected as the Young Achiever of the Year by Tourism Far North Queensland, and to top these notable achievements she was selected to chair the Mission Beach Business and Tourism Committee in 2019.

Now a local history buff, Jasmine is researching the way Castaways evolved from Moonglow Mo-

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tel in 1986. The list of previous owners dates back to Jack and Gwen Morano in the late fifties. Mal Charlwood, now a Real Estate Agent in Townsville, bought the Moonglow Motel in 1979 and put together a consortium to demolish the old motel and build what is now known as Castaways Resort & Spa, on the site. The proposed opening of the new resort in February 1986 was delayed until later that year when Cyclone Winifred struck the Mission Beach area early that month. The Resort has had several owners or managers since then. The current owners, the Neville-Smith Group, based in Melbourne, have a planned expansion and refurbishment for which Council approval has been granted.

Building permits to go ahead are in the pipeline.

Jasmine is positive about the future of her home village, though appears to be frustrated about the identity crisis the area currently suffers in most southern media which is detrimental to the progress of Mission Beach.

“When natural weather events negatively affect

the Cairns tourism industry, it impacts our industry too. It’s the same scenario with Townsville: the recent floods a classic example, costing Mission Beach visitation even though we are 250 kilometres from Townsville and physically unaffected by flooding. The southern states seem to have a perception that all of North Queensland is flooded and should be avoided in the near future. We need to find a way to overcome that negative perception and establish the Cassowary Coast with its own identity nationwide.”

Thirty-one-year-old Jasmine was twenty-eight when she was appointed to the position of General Manager in September 2016. This was a well-deserved achievement and Jasmine continues to show confidence in her own ability to handle the pressure of managing the Resort and taking on the responsibility as Chair of Tropical Coast Tourism, the local tourism organisation. Jasmine believes the success of both entities are integral to the future development of Mission Beach.

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THE Cardwell Coffee Chat hosted by Cardwell’s Chamber of Commerce last Friday April 12 saw two topics dominate the discussion.

The first of these was that members of the Cardwell Community are wanting to see progress with the dredging of the Port Hinchinbrook marina. The marina is considered an important asset to the Cardwell business community when it is functioning properly as people who visit the marina may also stop in to businesses on the Cardwell foreshore. The group were coming up with ideas at the meeting as to whether there would be a group formed to lobby for the marina to be dredged as it has affected the community significantly. Since the marina has been in liquidation nothing has occurred to improve the roads and provide maintenance to the area for the residents that currently own homes in the failed development.

The second topic was that Cardwell’s Chamber had begun to investigate the possibility of Cardwell becoming part of the Hinchinbrook electorate and no longer being part of Cassowary Coast Shire. Several members of the Chamber of Commerce have flagged concerns that the Cassowary Coast Regional Council is not advocating for Cardwell and there is an increasing sense of dissatisfaction in the Council which has prompted early enquiries to determine what is involved in changing into an alternative Shire.

These are important topics for the Cardwell community and CCIN will continue to follow these closely.

A fantastic opportunity for the mission beach community to meet other locals and engage in some physical activity.

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SATURDAY April 6, seven members of the Mission Beach Community went on a walk with Karen Whitley from Right on Track Personal Training. Karen moved to mission beach from Victoria two years ago with a strong passion to meet the community by encouraging people to join her on their own fitness journey. She has her own fully equipped gym in South Mission Beach that she has established.

Karen started this walk two months ago with an average of seven members attending each week.

But the group doesn’t only cater for the capability and stamina. It caters for every age and fitness level willing to attend. From the young ages of ten all the way to people in their late 70s. Karen shares that she has experience in first aid because of her lengthy career in the fitness industry.

She has worked as a personal trainer for 30 years. “I want people to feel safe coming for a walk knowing that when they are walking, I have got their best interests at heart.”

Karen’s motivation to start this walk was purely because of her love

for discovering new people and helping them on their own fitness journey. “I want to learn about people. I’m a people person and listener,” said Karen. The instructor is also keen to take her walkers to the colour walk in Cairns. She also wants to get involved in the Mother’s Day walk in Kurrimine beach this year.

Karen tries to motivate her walkers by telling them to not give up and keep going. With this strategy, she has been able to see an improvement in the people joining her on the walks.

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COMMUNITY NEWS Vacant Chair Ceremony Honours Unknown Fallen ANZACs

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ABOUT a thousand years ago, the Norse Vikings paid tribute to their warriors by igniting longboats and dispatching them to sea as funeral pyres, symbolically providing safe passage into the afterlife.

In a similar moving tribute this past Saturday afternoon at the Tully Masonic Centre Lodge, a lone vacant chair sat in the middle of the hall, honouring the unknown fallen soldiers from Australia and New Zealand “who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations” and giving tribute to “the contribution and suffering of all those who have served”.

The pre-ANZAC Day event was presided over by Freemason & Worshipful Master Jim Swarbrick, who proclaimed the ceremony a symbol of the Brethren of Freemasons’ courage and sacrifice. “The main purpose of the freemasonry is to educate the individual to do the right thing. That our brethren did the right thing, we know sadly but fully, and did it right, honourably, and courageously,” said Swarbrick. Significantly, He also suggested that in remembering their sacrifice, we should remember why they died, for what purpose, and how we might apply these principles to the world today.

In case anyone thinks the ceremony was aimed at glorifying war, both Swarbrick and District Grandmaster, Henry Condon, were quick to throw water on the idea. Swarbrick expressed his hope that such ceremonies would raise awareness of the loss of Australian lives, and that the awareness would awaken us to our duty to prevent future loss of “very gallant lives”. In doing so, he said that it may be said of all of us here today, as well as the fallen soldiers, that we may not ever die in vain.

Condon spoke proudly of those, “who gave their lives fighting for their principles, their common goal of ensuring for future generations the chance of living a life of freedom in the way we may choose for ourselves. So, we could say that the tragic sacrifice of life during the war has been for the benefit of mankind. And, if the commemoration of ANZAC Day yearly can in any way reinforce to us the value of human life, then it is more than worthwhile.”

Regarding the sacredness of human life, Condon was just getting warmed up. He protested vigorously “destructive influences that tend to make life appear cheap and expendable.”

Bashings, murder, hijacking, kidnappings, assassinations and bombing were among the ex-

amples he gave. “We who care must take every step to promote the sacredness of human life and preserve for all their right to human dignity,” said Condon.

The centre piece of an intricate and detailed sequence at the lodge was the aforementioned ceremony honouring the unknown fallen soldier, represented by an empty chair. As solemn music was played by bagpiper, Jock Reid, organist, Roy Flavier, and bugler, Siobhan Jones, the chair was paraded by deacons and wardens into the spot at the centre of the hall in front of the Cenotaph, a monument erected in the hall in honour of those whose remains lie elsewhere.

At that point, the brethren faced east, away from the cenotaph, while Reid played Lament.

Then, outside the hall (symbolising her being far away), Jones played The Last Post. Following this, Alan Cochran, a representative of the RSL members in attendance, and Swarbrick each laid wreaths at the Cenotaph. Then Cochran said, “They shall not grow old,” to which all responded, “We will remember them.”

Jones then played Reveille, closing the ceremony of remembrance, one that dates back to 1875 among the Masons of Australia.

White Water Rafting Championships: Why They Chose the Tully

This will be the first time a championship rafting event has IN four weeks’ time, more been held in Australia. Previthan a thousand rafters from ous rafting championships have 54 countries will descend on been held in Italy, Germany, the Tully region for the 2019 Bosnia and Herzegovina, RusWorld Rafting Championships sia, Austria, Czechia, Slovakia, in an attempt to “Tame the Tul- Slovenia, Georgia, Costa Rica, ly” on a section of iconic Grade Argentina, Brazil, Canada, JaIV water and one of the best pan, and Indonesia. known white water rafting sites Minister for Tourism Indusin the world. They will compete try Development Kate Jones through a combination of disci- said hosting the 2019 Word plines that include sprints, head Rafting Championships was to head, slalom, and downriver. a real coup for Tropical North This bid team for the event Queensland. “Participants will – set on the Tully River with- compete against the beautiful in Tully Gorge National Park, backdrop of the Tully River set a UNESCO World Heritage within Tully Gorge National Rainforest – beat out several Park – a UNESCO World Herothers around the world be- itage Rainforest – showcasing cause, according to Event di- Queensland’s reputation to host rector and former world cham- Australia’s best live events in pion rafter Graham Maifredi, it the best destinations.” showcases a “piece of paradise” More than 10,000 visitors to the world. “Tully and the are expected to arrive in the regreater Cassowary Coast region gion, which Jones said will be have been Australia’s white wa- a major boost for the region’s ter ground zero since the early economy not just during the 80s,’’ Mr Maifredi said. “The event, but also moving forward. upcoming 2019 IRF World The event will be streamed Rafting Championships pays globally with millions of viewtribute to the Tully River and ers tuning in from around the the rivers of the Wet Tropics. world, leading to future visits Water is life, and we are lucky from rafting enthusiasts looking to have such prime rivers.” The to experience the prestigious championships are expected to Tully River rapids for themdrive millions of dollars into selves. the local economy.

The Tully River bid team beat out Quebec according to Chris Fulton of Raging Thunder Adventures. “The Tully is rated the best one-day river trip in Australia, and number eight in the world. It’s the one where junior guides cut their teeth, it has guaranteed water supply, and it’s as challenging as any slalom course around,” Tully Raycare staff wearing said Fulton, who has thirty shirts designed to be worn by Tullyyears’ experience on the Tully. ambassadors during the event

He also pointed to the fact that Australia is a developed country with very few security issues as contributing factors.

The first athletes should start arriving in the area at the beginning of May, especially ones serious about winning, according to Fulton. “The Japanese team has already been here for practise runs on the Tully. Their coach has a lot of experience on the river from previous visits, and their team is one of the favourites to win the open men’s event along with Brazil.” Japan and Brazil finished second and third respectively at the 2018 championships in Argentina.

Czech Republic finished first.

The rafters will be staying in the Athletes Village in Tully Showgrounds where they will experience a fully-equipped luxury glamping setup that will provide them with tents, blow-up beds, bedding sheets and doonas, rugs, and fairy lights. The village will allow the world’s best white water rafters to mingle with each other in an environment filled with live music, entertainment, and a variety of food trucks providing them with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

THE Silkwood Bowls Club was a hive of activity on Saturday when the annual High Tea which the Silkwood QCWA ladies organise was in progress.

It was a step back in time when you entered the hall. Each table was draped in a white tablecloth and dressed with fine china and coloured teapots. Small floral decorations finished the wonderful image of days gone by.

Ladies from as far south as Halifax were soon seated and the entertainment began. Silkwood branch President Jean Rosendahl welcomed all and gave them a full description of the QCWA Public Rural Crisis Fund.

The first item for the morning was a short quiz where all of the answers were names of either cakes or desserts. It created much hilarity as ladies pondered the answers. However, there were 15 who managed to get all correct and many with 9 out of 10. While this was being done the kitchen elves prepared the food to place on the tables.

Silkwood QCWA President Jean Rosendahl welcomed all ladies present, some from as far afield as Halifax, and gave a rundown of the Public Rural Crisis Fund which QCWA administers. The aim of the function was to raise funds for the people in the North Western area of the state who have been badly hit by the recent droughts and floods.

The morning started with a competition where all of the answers were cooking related.

This caused much discussion and 15 people managed to get all 10 answers correct. Mrs Serina Nuciflora from Cowley was the eventual winner.

Helpers then served an assortment of cakes to each table. These were displayed on three tiered cake stands many of which were made by a Silkwood member. The savoury dishes were served separately on other china plates. Varity was the key for the morning tea and the reputation of QCWA ladies being excellent cooks was evident.

SEAN DENT

Silkwood QCWA Enjoyed High Tea At The Silkwood Bowls Club The Cenotaph in the foreground as Neville Wilson plays The Band Played Waltzing Matilda

Dunk Island day-use area ready for visitors

DUNK Island day use area is ready to welcome Easter visitors after Cassowary Coast Regional Council crews worked through adverse conditions to repair the jetty, replenish eroded sand and clean up the camp ground in time for the holidays.

Mayor John Kremastos took a bumpy boat ride to the island during last week’s rough weather to inspect the progress and talk with Council workers before they packed up an excavator, truck, bobcat, cement mixers and other equipment and declared the works complete.

Cr Kremastos praised Council’s Delivery Services team for the excellent result in sprucing the Far North’s favourite island playground in time for Easter

and school holiday makers.

“The team did a tremendous job and Dunk is now ready to welcome locals and visitors to one of the most beautiful islands along the Queensland coast,” Cr Kremastos said.

“The day-use area includes toilet and barbecue facilities, drinking water and picnic tables. There are some stunning walking trails on Dunk, including the moderate 7km return Mount Kootaloo trail, which provides spectacular views over the Family Islands and the mainland.

Cr Kremastos said around 6000 cubic metres of sand was relocated under special marine park permit from Pallon Beach at the end of the Dunk Island spit to reconnect the jetty to the

island and correct major tidal erosion.

“There was not much change out of $120,000 to do these clean up and restoration works but it is money well spent. The good news is we are ready for Easter and the school holidays and that is part of our community engagement commitment.

“Council is also pleased that the Department of Transport and Main Roads agreed to reopen Mission Beach’s Clump Point boat ramp for boaties this Easter and Anzac Day.” The boat ramp will be open for public use from 5pm Thursday, April 18, until 5pm Thursday, April 25. The ramp closed for upgrading works on March 1.

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Silkwood QCWA have been collecting tiered cake stands for some time and have a very clever member who is able to convert plates into these stands.

QCWA ladies are noted for their cooking and this was evident with the variety of food offered. The colourful stands certainly displayed the food to perfection.

Later in the morning the raffle prizes were drawn. All of the funds raised from this raffle will go to the North Western Division of QCWA to help the residents suffering from the after effects of the flooding.

Denise Charman, President of the Silkwood Bowls Club, presented a cheque of $100 to be included in the amount sent out west. The CWA would like to thank all those people who donated prizes along with the tireless CWA workers with their time.

At the end of the High Tea ladies complimented the branch on a wonderful occasion and hoped that it would continue to be an annual event.

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THE Wet Tropics Management Authority has received a strong pool of 50 nominations for the 2019 Cassowary Awards.

The Authority’s Executive Director, Scott Buchanan, said nominees come from throughout the Wet Tropics and work and volunteer in a variety of different projects.

‘We are pleased to see a range of individuals, groups and organisations represented in this year’s Awards, from Daintree to Mission Beach and throughout the Tablelands,’ he said.

‘Nominees include associate professors at the forefront of research trends, Rainforest Aboriginal People leading innovative projects and dedicated volunteers working on the ground every weekend.’

He said the Wet Tropics Management Authority appreciates those who took the time to make a Cassowary Awards nomination.

‘Once again the impressive pool of nominees reminds us not only of the excellent work being done in the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, but of the collaborative and collegial atmosphere we are so lucky to work within,’ he said.

‘Thank you to everyone who

took the time to make a Cassowary Awards nomination. Your input is valued and ensures that the ultimate awards recipients, as well as nominees, receive that all-important peer recognition for their efforts.’

He said nominees will be announced in the lead-up to the 15 June Cassowary Awards gala event, to be held at Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

‘We are proud to hold the Cassowary Awards for a second straight year at Tjapukai, providing an opportunity for the Wet Tropics community to celebrate Rainforest Aboriginal culture. We thank our gold sponsors Tjapukai and Shonart Graphic Design for their valued support.’

Cassowary Award Gold Sponsor Shona Smith, of Shonart Graphic Design, said the Cassowary Awards is a key community event in the Wet Tropics.

‘I am pleased to be able to sponsor the highlight of the Wet Tropics community calendar, and work with the Wet Tropics Management Authority in recognising the dedicated work of community members. Congratulations to everyone nominated,’ she said.

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LOCAL businesses, organisations and community leaders came together at Innisfail RSL last Wednesday to help officially launch the third annual Cassowary Coast Red Shield Appeal.

The Salvation Army is calling on the Queensland business community to help raise $13.8 million across the state through this year’s 54th annual Red Shield Appeal.

Special guests on the day included local and Cairns Corps Salvation Army representatives, Divisional Commander of Queensland Lt Colonel David Godkin, Cairns Corps officer, Major Ben Johnson, Member for Hill Shane Knuth and Innisfail Chamber of Commerce President David Lynch.

Chairman Mark Nolan was MC while Salvation Army Lt-Aux David Dobbie said grace before lunch and Major Ben Johnson did the closing prayer.

Lt Colonel Godkin said the Salvation Army is in the business of transforming lives and bringing hope where it’s needed most but, that it can’t be done without the generous support of the community.

“It all starts with just a helping hand and recognising those people in the community who need assistance.”

“Sometimes this help might be a safe place to stay, a hearty meal, warm blanket, listening ear, or recovery program.”

Mr Godkin spoke about the local initiatives of the Salvation Army including the new Innisfail Family Store and Mission Centre opening next week in Ernest Street, new bus and trailer, as well as Salvos Connect which support struggling local families with financial and budget assistance, as well as counselling.

Local guest speaker and committee member, Sharon O’Reilly spoke about her experiences during an airline strike overseas and

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One local told me she used to throw her empties away because she recalled it said on the bottle that she had to take it to South Australia to redeem them. That‘s no longer the case. In November 2018, Queensland introduced the Return-It system that and that is aimed at reducing the impact of drink container litter on the state’s natural environment. And they made it both easy and rewarding throughout the Cassowary Coast.

Step 1: Go to returnit.com.au/qld and register.

Within 48 hours, you will get an ID. While registering, it will ask for your bank account information. This is so that after they count your bottles

and cans, they can lodge your reward directly to tory. He also said Vinnies will accept any kind of your bank account. recyclable containers, even if they don’t qualify Step 2: If there is a Vinnie’s near you, this is the for the 10¢ reward. “We’re big believers in recyeasiest step of all according to David Monaghan, cling, so we’ll accept anything recyclable even if Vinnies Far North Queensland region Executive it’s not strictly speaking what we look for.”

Certain containers are not eligible for a reward Officer. “All they have to do is drop off their consuch as milk containers, wine tainers in a clear plasbottles, and juice boxes, but tic bag and they can take a walk around the aisles either get paid or they TO RINSE OR NOT TO RINSE? of IGA or Woolworths and can donate the funds THE WORD IS THAT YOU DO NOT to Vinnies,” said HAVE TO RINSE CONTAINERS BEFORE you will be shocked at how Monaghan. When you PUTTING THEM IN THE RECYCLING many containers qualify get to Vinnies, they’ll BIN. CONTAINERS JUST NEED TO BE for the 10¢ reward – even a ask for your ID and EMPTY AND DRY. YOU MIGHT LIKE small bottle of Coke. IGA’s print out a sticker with TO RINSE ANYWAY, AS IT KEEPS YOUR own Black and Gold brand a barcode on it that RECYCLING BIN EXTRA CLEAN AND bottles don’t seem to qualify will Identify you. This ODOUR-FREE, BUT IT ISN’T A MUST-DO for some reason.

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Happy Easter holidays to all our readers.

Plese be safe.

Easter Message

The Staff at CCIN

IN the Baptismal area of Mother of Good Counsel Church, Innisfail a plaque reads ‘The Empty Tomb’ (Romans 6:3-5). For some, in reference to Baptism, that may seem a little stark but when reflected upon, it really points to the Resurrection, the newly baptised rises to New Life in a similar way to which Jesus rose to New Life on that Easter Sunday morning.

Easter follows the shameful death of Jesus on that Friday, The Empty Tomb is evidence that Jesus has risen.

Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus, is proof of his Divinity, for his disciples he is the means of a new and meaningful way of living, not guaranteed to be easy but challenging and stark, a pathway that he pioneered, he invites all to “Come follow me.”

Wishing you a blessed Easter.

Fr Kerry Crowley

EASTER MESSAGE I presume this is a true story. I have no way of validating it. In the days of early train travel in the USA there was a bridge across a certain river that could be lifted from the horizontal to its vertical position to allow the passing ship underneath to travel onwards. One day at this bridge the bridge keeper was forced by family commitments (no family day care in those days) to take his toddler to work with him. That day before the arrival of the train as he was about to lower the bridge he saw to his great horror that his little boy was at play amidst the chains and the working machinery. The man had no time to rescue his boy or to stop anything in movement. He had the most awful decision of his life: do I let my son die crushed by the moving machinery, or do I let the hundreds of people on the oncoming train die? He really had no option as he had to prevent a horrible crash by sacrificing his son. Wouldn’t it be awful - amidst all the other considerations - if the train passengers never got to hear that the Bridge Keeper had to sacrifice his son to save their

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Easter message from Bob Katter

“EASTER has a very simple message. It’s about the torture and barbaric murder of a bloke called Jesus Christ who kept saying over and over “love your neighbour, do good to others, make the world a better place”.

The powers that be saw this as dangerous talk, as of course it is to the rich and powerful.

Christians converted the Roman Empire from savage conquest to Pax Romana – peace in Rome. When it faded, it was the biggest population in the world, which was then in Europe, and was savaged by the Vikings, the Mongols and the forces of Islam.

Two of the greatest Christians in human history – Charlemagne and his forebears – his forebears crushed the Muslim invasion and he crushed the Viking invasion.

Alfred the Great was studying to be a priest. For the rest of his life, he had to hold a sword and not a chalice as he rescued and protected his country from a Viking invasion.

The greatest scourge the world has ever known – Communism – has snuffed out the lives of 75 million people and manacled over a third of the world’s population.

This tyranny was broken mostly by Mikhail Gorbachev, the first Christian congressman Charlie Wilson, Senator Huey Long the Third and Miss Texas. Every single one of them flag-waving about Christians.

Slavery was abolished throughout the world.

One of history’s greatest heroes William Wilberforce, John Newman and the Christians of England were stamped out in America.

A person driven by his Christian beliefs that slavery was evil – that man was Abraham Lincoln, who gave his life for the cause.

The six greatest scientists in human history were all deeply committed flag-waving Judeo Christians.

Pastor, Newton, Einstein, Galileo – one was a monk, one was a minister of religion, one was a great theologian, all were devout believers.

That is not a coincidence.

So let us rejoice that Jesus Christ made the world bigger than me.

God bless, Bob Katter”

lives. Well, that is the story of Easter: In the first century over in the Middle East a man gave his life. He died for me. And not just a man but someone who is God, the Son of God who is Jesus. He died out of some strange urgent necessity which we cannot understand.

He called it love - his love for us. On the Cross as he was dying he was praying something like this. “Father in Heaven, I am proud to be one of them, the human race. They are my brothers and sisters now, our creatures. They need me to rescue them, to fight evil as their champion, to keep them safe all their life long. I am sacrificing my life for them.” This event of history is called the good news of what Jesus did way back then. There are various reactions to this fact of history, as for example: no one has ever told me this before, that I am beholden to a man in the first century who gave his life in supreme ugly torture for me in some colossal head on collision between good and evil. Another reaction might be: stuff and nonsense - another fairy story, a tale from of old like the thousands of others all around the globe - myths, legends ........... Another reaction:

how/why did I need rescue. I didn’t ask Jesus to help me, I didn’t exist then. I think this is a meaningless tale in poor taste. Another reaction: the right reaction from my point of view - the universe of good and bad as God sees it. “I wonder, I think that this sounds very true and amazing and beautiful - the story of his dying and rising from the dead. I think I should check it out - just in case Jesus and his death is meant to be big-time in the DNA makeup of my life.

You can get a bible and read the end of the Jesus story in the four gospels. You can ask a Christian friend, “tell me about his death”. You could go to Church this Sunday where his friends and believers meet - this Sunday and every Sunday. You can turn to him directly in your own style of emotional question - asking: “Are you for real Jesus? Show me if it was necessary, and you did die to give your life to save me. I would like to be your friend, introduce yourself to me please”. Out of all the millions of prayers said over the centuries that one is always answered.

Fr. Flynn, Catholic Priest Tully

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CCRC Correspondent

A pretty full agenda at the Council Committee’s meeting last week, 11 April 2019, with quite a number of interesting issues arising.

FIRST, it was notable to observe during this Council meeting the number of times councillors expressed frustration that “their message wasn’t getting out” and their achievements on behalf of ratepayers were not being sufficiently recognised.

It appears that ratepayers are themselves to pay to try to remedy this situation with confirmation that the Marketing and Media Manager position is now permanent.

The Mayor reported that the Local Government Minister had acknowledged receipt of Council’s letter re our local government boundaries and “noted Council’s preference to retain 6 divisions.” Mayor Kremastos indicated however that there is no guarantee the Minister will ultimately decide to retain divisions so the next elections may well be on an undivided basis despite the recent survey showing a clear wish by electors for the current system to remain.

Mention was made of the State Government’s proposed Local Government Reforms that will, among other matters, restrict the powers of the mayor and reintroduce compulsory preferential voting. CCIN will look more closely at and report on these proposed reforms in the coming months.

The initial agenda item of the Major Projects Committee was discussion regarding a study for a strategy for an Integrated Freight and Logistics Hub. Council has received a $150,000 grant from the State Government to conduct this study

given the Cassowary Coast is a hub for the Bruce and Palmerston Highways, Mourilyan Harbour sea port, Mundoo and Tully airports, and rail.

It proposes to consider the types of goods produced in the region and the modes of transport and routes utilised by producers and service providers to different domestic and international markets. The information to be obtained will go towards identifying transport and logistic needs for the Cassowary Coast Region.

An important part of the study will be the input through an industry reference group of representatives from the different transport mode sectors that operate within the region and key agribusiness sector groups, as well as representatives of the tourism sector. Advertisements seeking members for this reference group will be placed shortly.

During the Planning Committee there were two significant approvals for residential developments. The first related to the reconfiguring of five lots into 49 lots at Flying Fish Point Road, Innisfail with this new residential zone alongside the Johnstone River to now feature an esplanade beside the river.

The second concerned reconfiguring two lots into 39 lots at Jack Drive, Feluga.

Cr. Kimberley encountered significant pushback after going in to bat for local recreational boaties wishing to use the relocated boat ramp at Mission Beach, proposed for near Boyett Rd. Council previously wanted to restrict the use of this facility to just commercial users, but these have shown negligible interest while recreational users, no longer able to use the Clump Point ramp, questioned why they could not use the new facility.

After much discussion, during which Cr. Taylor expressed concern at the lack of parking, Council resolved that officers should investigate providing unrestricted public access and report back to Council at the next general meeting.

The Community Engagement Group, the es-

tablishment of which was an election policy of the Unity team, was the subject of considerable discussion with Cr. Kimberley alone arguing strongly, and voting, against the concept. Given councillors were elected to represent the community and their role was already to know what they wanted, he questioned the need for it. Plus, given the time required to set-up this group and with less than 12 months to the next election, he considered it would provide minimal input and would be a “waste of time.”

Cr Kimberley was out-voted 6-1 with Council now moving forward to advertise for nominations. Given this Group was last considered by Council over 12 months ago, it is indeed hard not to be a little cynical about how serious Council really is about this.

Work is set to begin on the Edith Street covered walkway with Council awarding a $225,000 contract to build a cover over the main pedestrian crossing in the Innisfail CBD. Cr Nolan received assurances that disruptions to traffic would be kept to a minimum during construction.

Similarly, Cr. Kimberly was assured that Main Roads would be followed up regarding the lack of road line marking opposite MARCS Park at Mission Beach. Apparently there have been numerous near misses. This was originally scheduled to be done in November last year.

The Economic Activation and Tourism Committee had several interesting agenda items with a new and welcome feature for this Committee being the Tourism Monthly Report, which was presented by Tourism Officer Richard Blanchette.

There was a brief account on the recent repairs to the Dunk Island jetty, spit and camp ground, previously in a very sorry state but now fit for visitors. All-up cost of this to ratepayers was $120,000 with over 6000cubic metres of sand relocated.

Council subsequently advertised the completion of this project in the Advocate but it’s a pity this didn’t include the website and contact details

for camping bookings etc.

The maintenance of this area is the responsibility of the Spit lessee so all eyes will now be on Experience Co, to see if it proceeds to take up the lease it won by tender early in 2018.

Following consultation with the Art Deco Reference Group which includes building owners, business owners, community members, the Innisfail and District Historical Society and the President of Art Deco in the Tropics, the Cassowary Coast Art Deco Strategy was tabled and endorsed.

The dates for the Art Deco Festival were confirmed as 9-11 August 2019. Indicative activities being planned include a movie, Doggy Deco breakfast, antique fair, go-kart race, vintage car parade and tours, fashion parade and a Silver Ball.

So far 35 teams have registered for the Tully River World White Water Championships with another 17 expected to register.

The contract for the 2-day Red Bull Defiance multi-sport event to be held 31 August/1 September has been signed with Council contributing $80,000 to facilitate this event. With Red Bull, whose Facebook page has over 94m followers, to promote and telecast this event it should provide substantial exposure for the Cassowary Coast.

Robyn Smith was appointed as the Tropical Coast Tourism (TCT) Board representative for Cardwell. The TCT Board is concerned about greater recognition of TCT from Tropical Tourism North Queensland (TTNQ). TCT desires greater engagement and an improved relationship with TTNQ in order to effectively market the region. Perhaps a starting point would be for a TCT Board member to join the TTNQ Board?

Council recognises the dated and ‘shabby’ nature of many of its signs and while some signs are earmarked for replacement (Goondi Hill sign included) others are likely to remain at least in the short to medium term.

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What’s on at the Tully Support Centre?

Explore, Develop, Grow Where: Tully Support Centre When: Tuesdays 9:30am – 11:00am See the value of positive engagement with young people in your care, access parental support and connect socially with others in caring roles. For parents and carers in our community. All children must be fully supervised, morning tea provided.

Tully Youth Centre Where: Mullins Building Tully Showgrounds When: Open Tuesday to Thursday from 3:30pm – 6:00pm.

For all Young People aged 10 – 17 years. Food and Drinks provided, come down and check it out.

Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service Where: Tully, Innisfail, Mission Beach and Cardwell Adult and Child counselling, court support and assistance.

If you or someone you know is experiencing DFV please call 4068 1004 to make an appointment or call DVconnect on 1800 811 811. Remember if you are in danger dial 000.

Tully District Knitting, Craft and Crochet Group Where: Tully Support Centre When: Monday’s from 1:00 to 2:30pm Great people, fun, social afternoon.

The TSC is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast. The TSC is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully, opening hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm; Wednesday 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm.

To register your interest or for more info about groups and other services please call 4068 1004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre.com.au or follow us on facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.”

Innisfail to receive huge boost in its aged care infrastructure 64 beds for high care residents will help meet our local demand and, most importantly keep our elderly close to family.”

“A complete new kitchen and expanded laundry will provide the necessary infrastructure to ensure our residents receive the very best level of care and attention,” said Mr Kahler.

Warrina CEO Peter Roberts said this was a significant milestone for Warrina Innisfail and the region which goes back to 1972.

It is hoped the project will be completed by mid next year which will coincide nicely as the facility celebrates its 50th birthday in 2020.

Senator Macdonald passed on his congratulations to Chris Kahler and all board members, CEO Peter Roberts, staff and all those responsible for bringing the project to fruition.

Head contractor Paynter, (one of Queensland’s most experienced design/ construction firms in the aged care industry) will be managing the project and expectations are approximately 70% of all works will go to contractors and suppliers in the Far North.

This will mean in excess of 200 tradesmen will be involved over the construction period which

CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL EASTER OPENING HOURS The Council Offices, Depots and Dog Pounds will close at 3pm and Libraries will close at normal hours on Thursday April 18. All services will re-open normal hours Tuesday April 23, 2019.

GARBAGE COLLECTION - NO DISRUPTION - Collection as per normal service days.

Evening Crochet Group Where: Tully Support Centre When: Tuesdays, from 6pm Would you like to learn how to crochet in a casual/relaxed atmosphere?

Then come join us. Free Tea and Coffee available

MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Wednesday, Warrina Innisfail Board of Directors President Chris Kahler officially ‘turned the sod’ to officially mark the start of the new $18 million development at the facility.

The official ceremony was attended by Federal Senator for Queensland Ian Macdonald, Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor John Kremastos, as well as Warrina life members, board members, staff, senior management and representatives of Paynters.

Mr Kahler said this is perhaps the biggest private project to get underway in Innisfail and the Cassowary Coast region in well over a decade, and has been in planning for many years.

“The development would not have been possible if it had not been for the support and assistance

by Senator Macdonald to help secure the 40 additional bed licences.”

“I am just so excited to see all of our plans becoming a reality and upon completion the facility will be able to offer 230 aged care places in the Cassowary Coast and be amongst the finest high care facilities in the state.”

“A new two-storey residential facility providing

April 6, writers got together to continue to improve their writing skills and continue to support each other though writing the completed in the previous month. The group hasn’t yet received a response to know if Kate Forsyth will be hosting a workshop in the area, but they look forward to what’s in store for them in 2019.

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The Mayor, Councillors and Staff of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council wish everyone a happy and safe Easter

President of the Warrina Board of Directors Chris Kahler ‘turned the sod’ on the exciting new $18 million development project at the aged care facility last week and was supported

by Senator Ian Macdonald and Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor John Kremastos. equates to around 68 full time jobs.

In addition, there will be approximately 48 full time equivalent on-going jobs after completion in catering, cleaning and care staff bringing total employment to around 280 which will provide a much needed injection into the local economy.

Treasurer Gordon Goes said funding of the project was a real challenge.

“Despite living in one of the more economically depressed regions in Australia, we were unable to attract any federal assis-

tance for the project. Warrina Innisfail will be funding the building with cash reserves and commercial bank loans.”

“This is going to be a wonderful facility for our community which will be modern and technologically up-to-date for our elderly residents, as well as provide a new and exciting workplace for our staff.

“We already invest over $13 million into the region annually and the new building will mean an even bigger operating budget each year.”

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