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Bridie and Archie are patting Rex the Croc who was brought to the memorial by Ranger Dan from Hands on Wildlife.

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Cardwell Farewells Bismarck

A crowd of mourners attended the Cardwell foreshore last Saturday morning to say their farewells to Bismarck. Longtime Cardwell resident Thea Ormonde organised the memorial as she wanted to raise awareness of the importance of being ‘Crocwise.’ The community will now need to wait to see which new crocodile will inhabit the territory previously occupied by Bismarck and whether it will show as much respect for humans as Bismarck had.

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I am proud to have returned to the Cassowary Coast as I feel that this is a community whose members fight for each other and as a whole walk side by side with each other to create the best outcome for their community.

The most recent example of this I have seen in the Cassowary Coast was when the Mission Beach community came together and created Mission Beach Aquatic Centre and Recreation inc which was incorporated back

in 2001. The group lobbied the government for and received funding for the Mission Beach Aquatic centre which had its official opening in 2018 October 2. The Mission Beach Aquatic Centre has now become a thriving venture. The community has come together over the last few years which has seen funding for approval in 2019 by Queensland’s state government. The funding has been allocated for help to build Tully’s grandstand.

These are just two examples of the many times that the community has come together for a positive outcome.

There are also occasions were a member of the community are committed to a cause that will ultimately benefit the entire community. The World Rafting event occurring this year is because of local Graham Maifriedi. Graham was part of the world rafting winning team in Zambezi in 2001. He has since lobbied for many years to see his community benefit from the world class sport and because

Graham never gave up the world rafting event is soon to be hosted in Tully.

I look forward to our local community members continuing to work together on events and activities that will benefit the entire community.

There may need to be the need to stand side by side to ensure that the farmers in our community continue to prosper and I know that the Cassowary Coast will make sure that the things that occur are for the benefit of everyone in the community.

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Thea also wanted to show that the members of the Cardwell community had great respect for nature and were sad that a crocodile older than eighty years was shot. It is important to understand and accept that moving into the Wet Tropics means sharing the environment with crocodiles. “Humans can move when they don’t like the environment they live in, but crocodiles can’t,” said Thea.

Thea invited seven guest speakers who came to explain the importance of understanding the contribution that crocodiles make to our coastal and estuarine environ-

ments. Crocodiles play a very important role as apex predators in the food chain and ensure balance is kept in the ecosystem.

After welcoming the community members and visitors to country, Claude Beeron spoke about the Indigenous culture and the respect shown for crocodiles.

Indigenous communities had harvested eggs to manage the crocodile populations but had always ensured that two eggs were left so that the species would survive.

Bismarck was an apex predator that chose not to attack humans. This may

have been the result of his removal by Queensland Parks and Wildlife, which was mentioned by guest speaker Ken Parker. Ken also mentioned that when Bismarck was returned, he appeared to be very mindful of people.

Meunga Creek was Bismarck’s standard area of residence, but he was often seen traveling along the foreshore of Cardwell in the morning and then returning home in the evening. Overall it appears that locals are already ‘Crocwise’ in the local area as croc attacks, generally speaking, are a very rare occurrence.

Ranger Dan from Hands on Wildlife with one-year old Crocodile Rex in his hands, speaking whilst other guest speakers wait and pay their respects in turn.

(L-R) Acting Tully Hospital Director of Nursing and Facility Manager Johanne Stitt and Emergency Department Clinical Nurse, Monica Steptoe with plans for the Emergency Department revitalisation.

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Emergency Department upgrade set to start A major redesign and refurbishment of the Tully Hospital Emergency Department will commence next month.

Paynters have been awarded the contract to undertake the major capital works on the Emergency Department.

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Clare Douglas said the $4.6 million project would significantly improve services for patients and staff.

“Tully Hospital’s new Emergency Department will include a redesign of the resuscitation, triage, outpatients, emergency and ambulance access areas,” said Ms Douglas.

The project will include a complete upgrade of the existing Emergency Department area, including a small extension, an upgrade of the GP consult rooms, a minor upgrade to the medical imaging area, and external works including the construction of a new access ramp.

Ms Douglas said currently, Tully’s Emergency Department shares rooms with allied health and the Hospital’s GP clinic.

“The new design will make it easier for people to access the Emergency Department, and improve our ability to care for the community,” she said.

Tully Hospital’s Acting Director of Nursing, Johanne Stitt said there would be minimal disruption to patients during the refurbishment.

“While there will be increased activity around the Tully Hospital during the upgrade, it will be business as usual for our patients,” she said.

The revitalised Emergency Department is likely to be completed by early 2020.

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Lions Youth of the Year 2019 Interzone Judging

LAST Saturday the Lions Youth of the Year Interzone judging 3 and 4 for Lions Youth of the Year 2019 was held at the Plantations Restaurant at the Tully Motel. It was an enjoyable night where community members present.

The M.C for the evening was Lions member Louis Lardi.

The Lions Youth of the Year program runs in over three hundred communities throughout Australia each year reaching two thousand young people through their schools,

families and friends. It is a project supported by the National Australia Bank.

There were four contestants on the evening: Caitlin Spinella who was sponsored by the Innisfail Lioness Club, Kel-sie van Rees sponsored by the Babinda Lions Club, Trent Altadonna sponsored by the Lower-Herbert Halifax Lions Club and Ava Stanford sponsored by the Ingham Lions Club.

The participants engaged the audience with their performances and

where then judged by Kate Mason, a school principal currently on maternity leave and Bob McIlroy, who has been involved with the ambulance for over 50 years and Andrew Schultz, a retired school teacher.

Kel-sie van Rees was selected as the winner who will now advance to the Q2 District level to be held in Townsville on Saturday March 23 and Kelsie also won the Public Speaking section.

Nina Mifsud celebrates 97th birthday

LONG term local resident Nina Mifsud (nee Aquilina) celebrated her 97th birthday last Wednesday and marked the special milestone with and intimate gathering of family and friends for morning tea and cake at Warrina Home.

Nina, who was born in Malta to parents Joseph and Kathrine, is the oldest of two brothers and one sister and was seven years old when her family immigrated to Australia.

She lived in Bartle Frere for some time and attended school at Bartle Frere and Japoonvale before moving to Innisfail in 1934.

When she was younger, Nina enjoyed dancing and singing and these days she loves her weekly bingo sessions at the home where she has been a resident for over two

years.

In 1940, Nina married Charles Mifsud at the Catholic Church in Innisfail and their reception was held at the Blue Bird Café.

The couple were blessed with two daughters and

a son and Nina was a loyal and devoted mother and stayed home to look after the home and nurture her children.

Her sister Michelina also lives at Warrina home is aged 95 and Nina has 10 grandchildren, 21 great

grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

The celebrations continued when Mrs Mifsud was taken out by her family for a special lunch at Brothers Leagues Club.

Nina Mifsud celebrated her 97th birthday at Warrina home last Wednesday with Lynn Mifsud (daughter-in-law), Antonia Fleeting (granddaughter), Ron Mifsud (son), Kathleen Downing (daughter) and Neil Downing (grandson).

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Irene Braddick Tully Lions, Caitlin Spinella, Kel-sie van Rees, Ava Stanford, Trent Altadonna.

Irene Braddick Tully Lions and Kel-sie van Rees who was selected as the winner who will advance to the Q2 District level

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THE National Servicemen’s Association Memorial Wall at ANZAC Park will be given a complete refurbishment after the Innisfail, Tully and Babinda branch was successful in securing a $26,600 Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant.

It was the wish of the branches’ late President Carlo Prete who served as President from 2013 until his sad passing in November 2018, for the National Servicemen’s Memorial Wall at ANZAC Park be moved to Innisfail RSL Cenotaph.

It was to be a ‘standalone’ memorial, so all memorial monuments would be in one area beside the river.

This move was to prove impossible to achieve as no agreement was ever possible or achievable with the newly formed Cassowary Coast Walls for All committee,

where the Nashos memorial was to be set amidst many others, which was not the original intention or what the members agreed with.

Members then elected to retain the original memorial wall in ANZAC Park which was officially unveiled by Major W.E. ‘Ed’ O’Farrell on May 29, 2004 and for it to be completely refurbished.

On the wall there are two plaques at the front; one is the obituary of W.E. ‘Ed’ O’Farrell and members voted for this to be placed on the new wall amongst other Nashos, while the original opening plaque of 2004 will be refurbished, as well as a new opening plaque which will also be put on the stone.

The centre of the wall will have three emblems, one for Vietnam and the history of National Servicemen plaque, The Ode with the heading of National Servicemen’s Memorial 1951 -1972 in the

centre.

In September last year, a grants committee was formed and applied for a Gambling Community Benefit Fund Grant and on February 14, National Servicemen’s Day the grant funds were received.

On February 18, after meetings with Mr Harry Tenni (CCRC Safety Officer) and Councillor Mark Nolan, branch members were granted permission to erect safety fencing and bunting around the area and public footpath which has been completed and work has already begun in earnest.

Mr Wakefield especially thanked the band of members who toiled hard in hot conditions with jack hammers, crow bars and sledgehammers to remove the dedication stone and plaques and put the fence up.

Earthworks has commenced to clear the grass, a trench dug, mesh and black surround of the concrete has been put around

and sealed.

The four-layer dedication block has been placed and the concreter, Normie Finch will then lay the exposed aggregate.

The two lights will soon be wired and installed by the electrician, 4.5m flag poles are being fabricated by Kuhn Steel, as well as frames to go under the flag poles. Once this is completed, then the extra layers can go on the dedication block before the tiler can begin his work.

Upon completion, a special dedication ceremony will be held later in the year where several new plaques for lost National Servicemen Members will be unveiled, and the new Memorial Wall officially opened and blessed by an ex-National Serviceman with the branch hoping to secure Queensland State President Alex Garlin.

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The National Servicemen’s Association Memorial Wall at ANZAC Park, Innisfail is in the process of being refurbished after the Innisfail, Tully and Babinda branch was successful in securing a Gambling Community Benefit Fund grant.

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Water consumption and charges are down

IN their news brief the Cassowary Coast Regional Council have reported that the water consumption in the Cassowary Coast Region in the financial year to the end of February has dropped by half a million kilolitres on the same period last year.

Reduced consumption particularly during the

period of water restrictions, together with faulty water meters, has resulted in a drop in Water Charges revenue of $839,000.

Council is in the process of replacing faulty water meters and is continuing to install smart meters throughout the region.

The smart metering will highlight water leaks to

ratepayers earlier and provide current data on faulty meters. Council also provides concessions for people who have been unaware of water leaks and who act promptly once alerted to get a plumber to rectify the leak. Between July 2018 and February 2019, 265 properties were given concessions

totalling $137,000. This compares with 254 properties being granted water concessions worth a total of $230,000 in the previous financial year. “It’s a service we provide to the community giving them some relief due to unforeseen circumstances,” a Council spokeswoman said.

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Feast of the Senses and Feast Family Fun Zone will be on Sunday March 31.

The grand finale to the Festival!

Tickets will be $5 through the gate for everyone and primary aged children and younger will be free this year.

This year the geographical area is much smaller but will still pack a punch.

Some great food demonstrations from Spencer Patrick from Harrison’s in Port Douglas one of North Queensland’s best chefs as well as Alison Salleras who will lead us through the best ways to cut, prepare and cook breadfruit.

Feast Family Fun Zone is a free family fun event on the Innisfail riverfront. Get the kids out in this stunning setting to enjoy the petting zoo, amusement rides (charges apply) and much, much more. This will run from 11.00am to 5.00pm and will incorporate the ‘Tug of War’ which will be hotly contested by current reigning champions MSF Sugar and the Innisfail Police among others.

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Two Food Trails will be running, and they will journey to the Dept of Agriculture & Fisheries and Pacific Eco Bananas in South Johnstone. Then they will lunch at the Currajah Pub with a special menu for the event, before heading to Silkwood to visit the Silkwood Butcher’s own farm, the Vitale family cane farm. Finally finishing at Murdering Point Winery.

The Trans North Food Trail is already full, but there is room still available on the Soils First Food Trail.

The Crowe Horwath Gala Dinner from the students at Innisfail State College’s Peppertree is always well attended is already soldout.

The Saturday March 30 events are completely new and very exciting!

Please not that: Canecutter Court (that’s Edith St between Rankin St and Fitzgerald Esplanade) will be closed for the whole weekend.

Events will be starting noon with MAMS Group’s Innisfail’s Got Talent.

This is open to anyone from anywhere, with two categories: Junior and open.

It is free to enter, and a gold coin donation for the public to come along and watch.

Already there are some exciting looking acts in both categories, but there is room for more.

The Judges are James Blundell, Briar Blundell and Becci Nethery.

There is a cash prize in both categories, as well as a place on the program at Feast Street on Saturday evening.

Feast Street is the Festival’s new Showcase Event.

Featuring a concert headlined by James Blundell and Becci Nethery who will be joined by those winners from Innisfail’s Got Talent.

The opening for the concert will be East Innisfail African Drummers.

The food available on Saturday night will be the very best of local produce served in style by some of our best eateries. All dishes are capped at $8, with $10 for seafood.

Hemingway’s Brewery will be there with their craft beers and Queens Hotel Innisfail will be serving tropical fruit cocktails. Tickets are $45, with food and drinks extra.

There are packages available that include coach transfers from Cairns, Mission Beach and Tully.

For $100 you will be transported to and from Innisfail in air-conditioned coach comfort.

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Mission Beach Aquatic centre

BEFORE the next budget the Cassowary Coast Regional Council will be approached by the Mission Beach Aquatic and Recreational Centre inc (MBARC)’s committee president to make a request

for finances to be allocated for shaded areas. Tuesday March 19 Paul Roxby the President of MBARC discussed the current progress at the Mission Beach Aquatic centre who they assist to raise funds.

The Aquatic centre has been well attended since its opening

and the committee have been working hard to ensure that it has good customer service and continues to improve the facility.

The facility now has eftpos facilities and there is a café that will open in the next few weeks.

The goal is to increase the

usage of the facility which will in turn reduce running costs.

The centre is getting good usage. “Lots of people come down from Innisfail, come in from Tully and use those facilities. It has been a good thing to have,” said Paul.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR REDUCE THE GREEN TAPE People who live in reFOR years I’ve been listening to our Canegrowers board tell gions dependant on sugar and us that we need to be apolitical staunch Labor voters need to if we cane farmers are to have realise that while they might any chance of advancing de- think voting Labor will protect cent policy that is in the best their jobs and wages, this same interest of our industry. How- political party is focussed on ever, it is becoming harder and creating laws that will reduce harder. It’s hard to accept this sugar industry profitability.

The Palaszczuk governargument. Despite the considerable lengths farmers un- ment is more interested in dertake to be environmentally gathering votes in Brisbane friendly, the Queensland Labor than protecting North Queensgovernment is still making it land sugar jobs. Premier Palaszczuk and Treasurer Trad no harder and harder to farm.

We are strangled with green longer try to win the votes of tape and bureaucracy to the working men and women in repoint where some are threat- gional Queensland – they only ening to leave this $2 billion seem to care about the votes of Queensland industry. I think it Brisbane greenies.

We have to respond to this. is time our Canegrowers board and other farming boards We cannot remain apolitical change their point of view and any longer. try a fresh approach to stand up MARIO QUAGLIATA for their farmers and our sugar FELUGA, QLD 4854 industry.

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT THE Cassowary Coast reality. These sponsors T Smith, L Newmen, District School Sport were: Mission to Swim, B Wiltshire, Jenny, L Southern Zone 10-12 The Tinnie Shack, Tul- Sattler, R Edwards, T years Management ly Tackle World, Iggu- Tschui, Z Flegler, T Group wishes to thank ldens, NRL, Teitzel’s Appo, D Trevor, S Wilall of those involved in IGA, Reeds Betta Home liamson, L Maifredi & V the 12 and under District Living , Tully Rugby Domaille.

All funds raised will Touch Football Gala Day League Football Club, that was conducted at The Hair Strand Mis- go towards the running Tully State High School sion Beach, Newsxpress of Southern Zone school on Friday March 8, 2019. Tully, Dyana Brown , sport carnivals, assisting Our committee coor- Northern Pride Rugby in purchasing equipment dinates and facilitates a League, Bartrac Toyota, for District teams who championships range of sports and ac- Tully Touch Association, attend tivities for the under 12 Baseline Tennis Man- throughout the Peninsula students of our district. agement, Tully Junior region and the running Our one and only fund- Rugby League, Tigers of the Ulysses Cluster raiser for this year was Leagues Club, Mitre Sports Awards evening the Multi-Draw raffle 10 Tully and the North at which our district repwhich was a great suc- Queensland Touch Asso- resentatives will be recognised. cess thank you to the ciation.

Congratulations to wonderful Mrs Nancy Yours in Sport Marsillio for selling so, the winners: M Patch, Richard Graham so many tickets. Thank M Dore, J Nash, B MacPrincipal Tully State you to our sponsors who Donald, V Reynolds, C enabled this draw to be a Bosch, A & D Marsillio, High School

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CONGRATS TO FNQ BOYS RUNNING ON IN NRL BIG congratulations them.

We’ve still got Bolto the two new youngsters who are now in the ton. Gavin Cooper is married to one of our NRL. daughters.

Jake Clifford will be Innisfail running on for the Cow- Innisfail; the home of boys this year, Thomas legends like Slater and Flegler will be running Boustead. on for the Broncos.

Great to see more We are so proud of of our boys coming our Tully boys, one of through from the Far the great homes of Rug- North. I’ll be watching with great pride this

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Sale of Land for Overdue Rates In accordance with chapter 4, part 12, Section 142 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Cassowary Coast Regional Council hereby gives notice that unless payment of all overdue rates together with any expenses incurred on the following land is paid, the said land will be sold by public auction on: 6 April 2019 commencing 10.00am, Shire Hall Office, 70 Rankin Street, Innisfail Property Address: 23 Katoora Street Property Address: 16 Shay Street Property Address: 83 Ryan Street Property Address: 21 Punchard Street Property Address: 40 Glady Street EAST INNISFAIL QLD INNISFAIL ESTATE QLD EAST INNISFAIL QLD INNISFAIL QLD 4860 WANGAN QLD 4871 4860 4860 4860 Tenure: Freehold Tenure: Freehold Tenure: Freehold Tenure: Freehold Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.1012 Ha Land Area: 0.1212 Ha Land Area: 0.1012 Ha Legal Description: L44 I28150 Land Area: 0.08 Ha Land Area: 0.1012 Ha Legal Description: L44 RP713382 Legal Description: L73 RP712481 Title Reference: 20633197 Legal Description: L141 RP728599 Legal Description: L4 RP709713 Title Reference: 20486015 Title Reference: 20897218 Title Reference: 20963119 Title Reference: 20339140 Property Address: 33 Tramway Street Property Address: 1 Cheshire Street Property Address: 6 Church Street INNISFAIL QLD 4860 Property Address: 4 Gartmore Close Property Address: 34 Cahill Street WANGAN QLD 4871 EAST INNISFAIL QLD Tenure: Freehold INNISFAIL ESTATE QLD EAST INNISFAIL QLD Tenure: Freehold 4860 Land Area: 0.0498 Ha 4860 4860 Land Area: 0.1201 Ha Tenure: Freehold Legal Description: L2 RP716542 Tenure: Freehold Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.0805 Ha Legal Description: L25 RP713382 Title Reference: 21031127 Land Area: 0.0812 Ha Land Area: 0.1012 Ha Legal Description: L2 RP749960 Title Reference: 20502206 Legal Description: L11 RP868978 Legal Description: L33 RP711791 Title Reference: 21423122 Property Address: 72 Maple Street Title Reference: 50016601 Title Reference: 20408126 Property Address: 19 Hernon Road GOONDI BEND QLD Property Address: 66 Marty Street FITZGERALD CREEK 4860 Property Address: 12 Reynolds Road Property Address: 27 Bellenden Street SOUTH INNISFAIL QLD QLD 4860 Tenure: Freehold INNISFAIL ESTATE QLD BELVEDERE QLD 4860 4860 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.0809 Ha 4860 Tenure: Freehold Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.0427 Ha Legal Description: L3 RP713521 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.08 Ha Land Area: 0.0846 Ha Legal Description: L1 RP704025 Title Reference: 20477123 Land Area: 0.0814 Ha Legal Description: L14 RP749962 Legal Description: L14 RP893465 20778051 Title Reference: Legal Description: L51 RP839163 Title Reference: 21423182 Title Reference: 50087392 Property Address: 20 Batchelor Street Title Reference: 21487033 GOONDI BEND QLD Property Address: 19 Turner Street Property Address: 13 Bon Villa Avenue 4860 Property Address: 73 Mourilyan Road SOUTH INNISFAIL QLD BELVEDERE QLD 4860 Tenure: Freehold EAST INNISFAIL QLD 4860 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.0809 Ha 4860 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.0868 Ha Legal Description: L11 RP728444 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.0736 Ha Legal Description: L158 RP733133 Title Reference: 20999147 Land Area: 0.1062 Ha Legal Description: L9 RP714216 Title Reference: 21080024 Legal Description: L133 RP705581 Title Reference: 20475074 Property Address: 7 Cook Street TULLY Title Reference: 20805094 Property Address: 14 Peregrine Street QLD 4854 Property Address: 11 Riley Street MOURILYAN QLD 4858 Tenure: Freehold Property Address: 139 Mourilyan Road SOUTH INNISFAIL QLD Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.07 Ha EAST INNISFAIL QLD 4860 Land Area: 0.1012 Ha Legal Description: L1 RP726276 4860 Tenure: Freehold Legal Description: L60 RP705549 Title Reference: 20875155 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.0776 Ha Title Reference: 20233023 Land Area: 0.1012 Ha Legal Description: L16 RP715232 Property Address: 31 Nelson Street Legal Description: L19 RP709684 Title Reference: 20864017 INNISFAIL ESTATE QLD Property Address: 10 Graham Close Title Reference: 20712243 4860 WANGAN QLD 4871 Property Address: 38 Glady Street Tenure: Freehold Tenure: Freehold INNISFAIL QLD 4860 Property Address: 22 Martin Street Land Area: 0.081 Ha Land Area: 0.08 Ha Tenure: Freehold EAST INNISFAIL QLD Legal Description: L134 RP728599 Legal Description: L66 RP881706 Land Area: 0.1012 Ha 4860 Title Reference: 20963114 Legal Description: L45 I28150 Tenure: Freehold Title Reference: 50036009 Title Reference: 20974181 Land Area: 0.1012 Ha Legal Description: L21 RP705581 Title Reference: 20218108 All lands will be sold subject to any Mortgage, Lien, Bill of Sale, Caveat, Judgement, Writ or other Charge, Agreement or Process registered against or in any way affecting the property in favour of the Crown or any Crown instrumentality or any persons representing the Crown.

All enquiries should be directed to the Coordinator Rates on 07 4030 2218 James Gott PO Box 887, Chief Executive Officer Innisfail Q 4860

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Meeting

DOMINIC MOBBS

THE Cassowary Coast Regional Council meeting held on March 14 generated a passionate discussion on a motion proposed by Cr. Nolan during the Governance and Environment Committee segment.

The background to this relates to the requirement since May 2018 that where councillors declare a conflict of interest they are now no longer able to vote on any related motion so when a majority of councillors declare a conflict, such that there is no longer a quorum, the Council CEO has been delegated to make the final decision.

This is an issue for the CCRC as the Mayor and a majority of councillors were elected as part of the Cassowary Coast Unity Alliance team, which received donations from local businesses and individuals to support their 2015 election campaign.

Cr. Nolan expressed his concern that the democratic process was being undermined by continuing to give the Council CEO this decision-making power rather than elected councillors

and suggested that an investigation of the option of having a committee of the non-conflicted councillors consider and decide on resolutions rather than the CEO. Cr. Nolan tabled a motion that the results of this research be considered at the next Council meeting. Cr. Raleigh, like Cr Nolan, also not a member of the Unity team, spoke strongly in favour of this motion.

Cr. Kimberley however, who also stood as an independent, declared he was in favour of continuing with the current system for another 3 months in the hope that the Local Government Minister would resolve the situation that is causing severe problems, particularly for small councils. His view was supported by the Mayor and councillors Heath and Taylor.

In the end, the vote was 4-2 in favour of Council continuing with the current situation.

Councillors were also fired up, this time unanimously, about the lack of consultation regarding further potential local government reforms just announced by the State Govern-

ment. These include councils, effectively the ratepayers, paying successful electoral candidates $1.57 per vote. The Mayor and CEO were authorised to attend a rare special meeting of the LGAQ to discuss these proposals.

Unconfirmed minutes of the February 28 Council meeting reveal Council’s then intention to sell 39 properties for rate arrears. Subsequently advertisements were placed for the auction of 28 properties all with dwellings. These owe some $551,313 in total rates, a small sum but nevertheless progress towards reducing the $7m in total rates outstanding.

Other planning matters discussed included dog boarding kennels at Sawmill Rd., Mundoo; boat storage and maintenance facility at Shepherd Close, Mission Beach; and a potential new quarry at Todd Rd., north of Innisfail. Planners emphasized that this project had to be first assessed by the State Government and pass numerous State requirements before Council would even consider it.

MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth MP is ecstatic a well fought community effort has resulted in the approval of $3 million State Government funding for the new Tully Grandstand as part of the Building our Regions Program.

“I have never seen such great commitment on a community level, working together to gain a momentous win for the region – well done to all involved,” Mr Knuth said.

“From the children creating videos to present to the minister, working with local clubs, writing several letters and meetings to the minister, fighting together in Parliament – all the

combined effort in lobbying has come through with a successful outcome.

“A big congratulations to all stakeholders and clubs including Cassowary Coast Mayor John Kramastos and Tully Tigers Rugby League President Anthony Emmi, along with community sporting clubs and the Show Society.

“This will now open the doors to draw bigger games in Rugby League, Foley Shield and even allow new opportunities for soccer, there are 18 stakeholder groups who will benefit - But most importantly it will provide comfortable seating for all spectators.

“This will be a huge boost for the local economy not just in the construction phase, but also once it has been built as it will allow for much bigger sporting and recreational events,” Mr Knuth said.

In response to the lobbying funding for the new complex was approved through round 4 of the Governments $295 million Building our Regions program and will contribute to the total cost of $7.1 million to build the grandstand, along with $4,078,000 from Cassowary Coast Council and $22,000 from local sporting clubs.

Cardwell’s Chamber of Commerce Monthly Coffee chat SARI HYYTINEN

THE Chambers goal is to make Cardwell operational 100% of the time, 365 days a year is charging ahead. Fourteen members of the community came to learn how they could contribute to the Cardwell community.

The discussion was primarily focused on ways that current community members and business owners in Cardwell can make the area more appealing for visitors to stay in the town

longer. As Cardwell businesses predominantly operate with a few of the ocean tourism is an important to local businesses.

During the meeting ideas that were discussed were potential walk areas for dogs and horses, so that owners who are travelling can take a moment to themselves on their journey.

The community members also discussed the creation of a brochure where locals can inform each other of upcoming events in their organisations. The rea-

son for the brochure is to ensure that local businesses are aware of things that are happening in their community. Once the brochure is complete it would then be emailed out to members of the community.

The Chamber is currently assisted a refurbishment of a 5-metre-long crocodile statue that was donated to the Chamber. It is set to be housed at the Cardwell information centre, with the date for the relocation not yet formalised.

Tully’s Chamber of Commerce continues to promote the region SARI HYYTINEN

LAST Wednesday Tully’s Chamber of commerce gathered with a sub-committee they created to ensure that the region’s businesses are well promoted in the upcoming World Rafting event and for future events as the Cassowary Coast is set to

become a sporting destination in Australia.

The committee continue to co-ordinating a Community Sample Bag to promote our region and local businesses. The current plans for the sample bag are that they contain a community map, voucher booklet and items that local businesses

would like included.

Ideas that businesses may like to contribute are Brochures / Flyers - advertising your business and/or events and Promotional Give Aways - pens / stamps / stickers / hats.

Please contact Tully’s Chamber of Commerce to see how you can be involved.

Community effort wins grandstand

Shane Knuth MP, Cassowary Coast Mayor John Kramastos, Cr Daniel Horton, Tully Tigers Rugby League President Anthony Emmi and Minister Cameron Dick

Looking to buy property?

You’re invited to our Home Buyer & Investor Seminar at CommBank Tully branch.

Buying your first property, upgrading to your dream home, or looking to invest? Let us show you the easy steps to turn your home ownership dream into a reality. Come along as we look to provide you all the help and advice you need to buy your home.

We look forward to seeing you there.

When

Where

RSVP Online

Wednesday 3rd April 2019 6.00pm – 7.30pm

CommBank Tully Branch 24 Butler Street, Tully

Online | cbaevents.com.au/branch-events Email | tully.qld@cba.com.au Phone | (07) 3070 1641

Things you should know: Applications are subject to credit approval. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian credit licence 234945.

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