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TULLY SUPPORT CENTRE HELPS’ GIVING TREE AGAIN PA G E 3

TULLY WEEN ON THE WEEKEND PA G E 7 NEW DISPLAYS LAUNCHED AT AUSTRALIAN SUGAR HERITAGE MUSEUM OPEN DAY

Re-elected KAP pair vow to keep fighting for Hill Page 3 and Hinchinbrook

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Re-elected KAP pair vow to keep fighting for Hill and Hinchinbrook NEWLY re-elected Katter’s Australian Party MPs Shane Knuth and Nick Dametto will carry the hopes of the North on their shoulders as they embark on a new parliamentary term.

The pair, who represent the neighbouring electorates of Hill and Hinchinbrook, said they would continue to fight hard for vital infrastructure projects and services as well as hold Labor to account for the promises made during the election campaign.

Knuth said he was “very humbled” by the results and support that he received from people in Hill during this campaign. “I want to say thank you to everyone for their support, especially to the volunteers who helped out during the countless hours of pre-polling and election day,” he said.

“I am disappointed that Labor will govern in their own right, however, even with their majority, this will not stop us from pushing the big issues and getting better outcomes for rural and regional Queensland, especially for our farmers, dairy industries, water infrastructure, health services, roads and other industries.”

Dametto said he would be making sure Labor followed through on its

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THE TULLY Support Centre (TSC) is once again proud to be a part of the 15th annual Tully Combined Churches Giving Tree. Although 2020 is proving to be a difficult year for everyone, it is important that when we as a nation and a community experience significant adversity, that we remember those families and children around us that are also struggling.

The 2019 Gift Giving Tree collected 179 presents, a new record, helping to bring some Christmas joy to the lives of local families who are or have experienced hardship over the year. The TSC had the privilege of distributing presents to 138 children from 40 local families: including 13 from Tully, 10 from Mission Beach, seven from Cardwell and 10 from the surrounding communities including Kurrimine Beach, Kennedy, Lower Tully and El Arish.

This year with the Tully Carols by Candlelight unable to go ahead, the TSC will act as the collection point for presents. This year NewsXpress Tully, Raycare Family Pharmacy, and Good Vibrations will be displaying trees during November and December for customers to purchase a present from these stores, or others (we encourage you to shop locally).

The small Christmas tree is displayed with tags for the age and gender of the young person you would like to buy a present for. You can either leave

promised reduction in irrigated water tariffs, renal dialysis for Ingham Hospital and $4.3 million towards a new sewage treatment plant at Port Hinchinbrook.

“While not the KAP’s preferred model of a 25 per cent cut to irrigated water tariffs across the board, Labor did promise a tariff cut of 50 per cent cut for fruit and vegetable growers and 15 per cent for broad-scale crops like sugar cane from July 1 next year,” Dametto said. “Any tariff cut is welcome but I’ll be lobbying the incoming Agriculture Minister to try and make this policy fairer to all irrigators, no matter what crops they farm,” he said.

“The KAP will also be introducing its Bill to repeal Labor’s farm-destroying Reef regulations within the first 100 days of the new parliament. To date, the LNP has refused to support our Bill which speaks volumes about why they failed to make a dent in North Queensland. Pandering to inner-city voters has backfired spectacularly for them.

“Katter’s Australian Party unashamedly supports our agricultural sector and we are the only party to stand up to the Green extremists of the south-east who are on a mission to end all farming.”

With construction of Port Hinchinbro-

ok’s sewage treatment plant scheduled to commence by mid 2021, Dametto said the complete dredging of One Mile Creek remained his “top priority” for Cardwell.

“After playing my part to help secure $1.5 million in Federal funding to dredge One Mile Creek in October last year, it’s clear we will need much more funding to complete the project and I believe it’s incumbent upon the State Government to deliver that,” Dametto said.

“I’d like to acknowledge the strong support of local businesses and residents over the last three years. Without them, we could not have got this far in solving some of our region’s long-standing problems.”

Dametto said he would not tolerate any backtracking of promises Labor made to Hinchinbrook during the election campaign.

Knuth said having Mr Dametto as his neighbouring MP had proven to be highly beneficial. “It’s given us more of an opportunity to push similar issues that are important to our regions,” he said.

“We will continue to work together to tackle the issues affecting our regions and raising them in Parliament,” Knuth said. Knuth said he would continue

to get out to all the communities in his electorate to talk to people and push the issues in the region.

Hill MP Shane Knuth and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto both said they are looking forward to representing their electorates once more in a new term of parliament.

Tully Support Centre helps ‘Giving Tree’ again the gift at the store to be collected or drop them off at the TSC. Over the last 15 years the TSC has played Santa’s helper, it is certainly one of the best and most humbling roles I have played at the centre. To see the joy on little faces when you give them a gift on behalf of our community, and to see the tears in parents eyes when they realise that they now have something to put under the tree on Christmas eve for their children.

All of the presents donated through the gift giving tree are distributed to local families, what a great way to celebrate Christmas by making someone else’s that much better; after all it is through the act of giving that we truly receive the greatest rewards.

The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast.

The Tully Support Centre 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 more info about groups and other services please call 4068 1004, check out the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre.com.au, or follow us on Facebook: ‘Tully Support Centre Inc’.

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To make your donation, visit any Council Customer Service Centre or call 1300 763 903. Direct deposit and credit card options available.

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Innisfail drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic moved INNISFAIL Hospital's Drive-through COVID-19 Testing Clinic has moved to the Innisfail Showgrounds, See Poy Pavillion, Palmerston Drive, Innisfail. Lesley Harris Innisfail Hospital Director of Nursing and Midwifery and Facility Manager said she is delighted with the new location. "This location is excellent for drivethrough testing and has the capacity to expand up to four drive-through bays if required. "We're very grateful to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council for offering the use of the showgrounds for our drive-through clinic."

The drive-through clinic is by appointment only by calling: 0439 662 784 and is open 8.15am – 3.45pm Monday to Friday.

COMMUNITY New picnic area for Mirriwinni RESIDENTS and visitors are expected to take advantage of new seating installed under the tree, beside the mini playground at Niven Park in Mirriwinni. A great spot to sit and have a coffee or picnic, the park is next to the local cricket ground. Cairns Regional Council completed the new seating recently.

Recovery Plan Funding HINCHINBROOK Shire Council has resolved to allocate $30,000 towards funding actions arising out of its adopted COVID-19 Recovery Plan. One proposed initiative identified is major and minor prize draws intended to focus on increasing visitation to the Shire, with tickets derived from purchasing of goods and services from local businesses during the traditionally slow periods of trade from Christmas to Easter. The Hinchinbrook Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) Recovery Sub Group has been tasked with refinement of program details for announcement in early December.

Aerial shooting of feral pigs: Hinchinbrook area NOTICE has been given by Hinchinbrook Shire Council in conjunction with the Department of Environment and Science and the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, will be conducting aerial shooting to control feral pigs. The areas covered during the program include: ● 'The Orient'; ● 'Mungalla'; ● Lamari’s on Suthers Road, Coolbie; ● Accornero’s on Abswold Road, Bambaroo; and ● Parcels of land that are under the management of participating organisations between and adjacent to: ○ Palm Creek to the north; and ○ Insulator Creek to the south.

The program will start from Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13, 2020 between the hours of 5.30am to 9.30am and 3.00pm to 6.30pm, weather permitting. To ensure the safety of the public while this program is being conducted, access to the National Parks Estate, the Halifax Bay Wetlands and Bronte Road, Orient will be closed during these times. For further information please contact Council's Biosecurity Team on 4776 4740.

Hinchinbrook Rotary HINCHINBROOK Rotary raised $2200 for the polio foundation at a garage sale last Saturday.

Before the doors even opened, community members were waiting outside to support the sale.

cyclones. Now is the time to ‘Meet Your Street’ and understand how you can help each other whilst maintaining good hygiene and social distancing, ” Cr Nolan said. “Meet your street and talk to your neighbours about their plan, help your neighbours collect supplies they’ll need before the cyclone, assist them to evacuate if ordered to do so or check in on them when it is safe for you to head outside.” Council said people who are new to town, are encouraged to talk to neighbours about how best to prepare for the storm season or access information online. “Residents and property owners can dispose of their domestic green waste and one load of general waste per day for free at any of the Council transfer stations. This is offered not only during Cassowary Coast Clean Up Week but also year round,” Cr Nolan said. For full terms and conditions regarding free disposal visit www.cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au/cyclone-season-cleanup

Tully Orchid Club THE Tully Orchid Club will be holding their last meeting for the year at the Tully Masonic Lodge building in Murray Street, on Saturday November 7. Social distancing will apply and hand sanitiser will be on the entry table.

Members and Visitors are invited to attend, the meetings are always most enjoyable.

Federal help for Hinchinbrook bridges COUNCIL’S request for funding to assist with Kirks Bridge on Liborios Road and Desjardine’s Crossing Bridge on Cemetery Road, under Round Five of the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program has been successful. The Federal Government will commit a total of $833,500 towards the needed works as a 50 per cent contribution towards the projects.

Council will fund the remaining half from its Capital Works Program. Timing of the works in a manner to avoid wet season implications and harvest season disruptions will be critical and discussions with affected landholders will start shortly. Council has thanked the Federal Government for its assistance towards the projects.

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The new seating at Niven Park, Mirriwinni

Stinger nets back at Bramston Beach STINGER nets have been installed since Monday, November 2 at Bramston Beach, to help protect swimmers against potentially deadly jellyfish. Stinger season traditionally starts in November across northern Australia, and lasts until May/June. The stinger-resistant swimming enclosures give a high degree of protection against Box Jellyfish but are not 100 percent 'stinger proof'. Beaches may be closed when stingers are present. Closures remain in place until weather patterns change and drive stingers away from the coastline. If you are at the beach, always heed lifesavers' warnings and do not swim when beaches are closed.

Rate Payment Incentive Scheme Winners THE HINCHINBROOK area Rate Payment Incentive Scheme draw for the first half-yearly 2020-2021 Rate Notice has been conducted and the winners are William and Donna Ward of Allingham. The couple won $2,000 to be spent at up to five nominated local businesses operating within the Hinchinbrook Shire. To be eligible for the incentive, ratepayers are required to make full payment of all current and arrears of rates and charges by close of business on the due date as shown on the relevant rate notice.

‘My Aged Care’ Free Information Session in Innisfail A FREE My Aged Care Government Aged Care Services Information session is being held next Tuesday, November 10 at Community Support Centre Innisfail, 13-17 Donald Street at 11.00am. This event is part of the Government funded Aged Care Navigator Trial and will be presented by Annette McNee (Agelink). A COVID Safe Plan will be in place and places are limited so bookings are essential. Bookings can be made by contacting Annette on 0467 392 144 or via email: oatsessions@gmail.com, and anyone that is unwell on the day are urged not to attend.

Help your neighbour - prepare for storm season CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council is encouraging all residents to prepare now for storm season. With Cassowary Coast Clean Up Week running from November 7 to 15, Mayor Mark Nolan said this year Council is asking everyone to ‘Help Your Neighbour’ in the lead up and during cyclone and storm season. “Many people, especially the elderly or disabled, rely on the assistance of neighbours before and after storms and

The doors will open at 12.30 pm and entry is $3.00, including a lucky door prize; tickets will be on sale for the continuous raffle. The President will have some interesting info to hand out and for members to discuss.

There will be an afternoon tea after the meeting.

Tully Garden Club’s next meeting THE Tully Garden Club will be holding their next meeting on Saturday, November 14, at the home of Grace & Peter O’Kane, 75 Landau Rd, East Feluga, commencing at 1.30pm Please remember to bring your own cup, chair and a plate of goodies to share if possible. There will be a plant swap and maybe some giveaway cuttings from members’ gardens.

Show and Tell items are always greatly appreciated for everyone’s information.

It is requested that members only park in designated areas and car pooling would be appreciated. To travel to this location, travel along the Bruce Highway north from Tully and turn into East Feluga Rd. Follow this until you see Landau Road on the right.

Signs will be provided.

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FOUR Queensland Fire and Emergency Services personnel were recognised for diligent service at a special Southern Command Honours and Awards ceremony held recently at Innisfail Fire & Rescue Service Station.

Normally, in the past multiple agencies would gather and it was run as a combined ceremony which provided a great opportunity to see what other organisations are doing, and a clearer defined understanding of relationships between the different agencies.

After an official welcome by QFES Acting Assistant Commissioner Far Northern Region, Adam Gwin, Innisfail Station Officer Steve Wilson assisted with the awards presentation.

Mr Wilson said the ceremony was about recognising individual award recipients for their contribution to making QFES proud.

Auxiliary firefighter Raymond Crapella was awarded with a QFES Medal in recognition of demonstrated commitment to ethical standards, personal integrity and diligent service over a prolonged period.

The QFES Medal replaces the previous Diligent and Ethical Services medal which came into effect on July 1, 2016.

The rigour of the endorsement process is intended to ensure only those nominees whose work performance and conduct is compatible with the standards as prescribed in the Queensland Public Service Code of Conduct.

Members of the QFES workforce, paid and volunteer, who have been with engaged by the department for a period of 10 years on or after July 1, 2016

QFES Acting Assistant Commissioner Far Northern Region Adam Gwin congratulates award recipients Peter Ruddick, Matthew Eckhardt, Donna Campagnolo and Raymond Crapella and are not in receipt of a DESM or SES Meritorious Service Medal are eligible to be nominated for this award.

Auxiliary Lieutenant Donna Campagnolo was the recipient of a Diligent and Ethical Service Medal 1st Clasp in recognition of QFES workforce, paid or volunteer, who have distinguished themselves over a prolonged time frame through commitment to ethical stand-

ards, diligence and integrity for 20 years.

As of July 1, 2016, the DESM was replaced by the QFES Medal and ceased to be issued except for clasps in recognition of subsequent eligible service by previous recipients. The QFES Diligent and Ethical Service Medal was instituted by the Commissioner QFES and was not granted as a 'right' by virtue of long service.

Inspector Peter Ruddick and Area Training Support Officer Matthew Eckhardt were presented with the 2019 Tasmanian Bushfire Campaign Medallion which was awarded by Tasmanian government to thank career and volunteer staff that assisted Tasmanian agencies in the defending of communities, wilderness areas and strategic assets in the face of bushfires.

Tully Nursing Home: donations welcome

THE Tully Nursing Home held its Annual General Meeting in September and the board duly elected was: Jean Vallianos OAM, President; Elizabeth Todd, Vice President; Carmel Dore, Secretary; Terence Hogan, Treasurer; with Dr Kim Favier, Vince Nicotra, Adam Fraser, Alison Salleras, and Trevor Spicer, members.

Due to extra costs involved in repairs, maintenance, staff increases and COVID-19 personal protection equipment costs the home made a loss, but the Treasurer gave a comprehensive report explaining everything. The Board's main concern is to be able to continue to give our residents the best possible care we can. Donations are welcome and anyone who donates $1000 or more is able to receive Life Membership. The community support is greatly appreciated.

Lisa Bell getting the paint from Graham Jago from Mitre 10.

The activities at the home are now getting back to some normality, including bingo, games, garden club, hairdressing, trivia, music with Vince, Red Cross

visiting and Tai Chi, and it's great to see our residents all being able to interact with others again.

The gardens are being filled with colour and this also is lovely to see. Thank you to all concerned. Mitre 10 has donated paint and now a working bee has been arranged to do some painting.

We have also received funding for business improvement and this will help us go forward into restructuring and upgrading our financial system. New equipment has also been funded and we will be streamlining our nursing systems. All improvements will help us give our residents the quality of life they so richly deserve.

COVID cases are falling but we still have to take care and follow guidelines at the home. We do not want to get too complacent and have to take proper precautions to take care of our residents and for all to be safe.

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A week of elections SARI HYYTINEN I have been fascinated by the elections and the results. What has been of more interest to me than the results themselves has been discussing the outcome with members of the community. Questioning why the results were the way they were and what they would like to see in the future?

The members of the community I spoke to knew that Labor would hold the state in the Queensland election. I was of the mind that it would be a minority government, but locals I discussed it with in the Tully community said that it was obvious that Labor would retain their leadership as the LNP did not put forward any strong policies, left it too late to go on the campaign trail and did not have a leader that Queenslanders respected.

The greatest concern I have heard consistently regarding the LNP government is that they no longer stand for anything and I personally believe if you stand for nothing you will fall for anything which is what people see happening in the LNP. They are seen as a party that is too divided and do not have a strong vision and direction for their party.

Today (Thursday) it is looking too close to call in the USA election. There are current concerns in the USA as to why yesterday it looked like Trump, but today it looks like Biden? I believe in democracy and when someone gets voted in that I do not personally like then I have no right to have an issue with this because that is the nature of democracy, we cannot always get what we want. We just need to keep fighting the good fight in our own lives and aiming towards being the kind or person that we respect. It is hard to accomplish this, but we need to look towards the future and build towards the kind of Australia we would like to see for our great grandchildren.

So, what kind of country do we want to live in?

Is it the kind of country that helps one family get rich today at the expense of future generations, or is it a place where people place their value in a strong supportive community that looks after each other before looking after themselves and people do not value themselves above others?

You get to decide what you believe in every day with the choices that you make day in, day out. If you believe that our politicians are that answer, then perhaps you need a rethink. Why do you think people in Brisbane are responsible for everything that happens in your town? Politics does play its part, but so do we.

Hello, bee swarm removals?

A funny thing happened to me the other day and since it had a connection to the paper I thought I’d share it with you via letters to the editor. It started with me missing a phone call but catching the message (my answering machine worked this time).

I returned the call and a lady answered, and when I told her who I was she started telling me she had some big boxes and a little furniture and other stuff and it was only a few kilometres to where she wanted to go, or something like that. I waited for a chance to interrupt politely then said: “Okay all good but I am wondering why you are telling this to me.”

“I wanted you to move it for me,” she answered. I was still wondering why me, when she enlarged on what she said, “I need a truck, a furniture removalist.”

I told her I don’t have a truck and I don’t have anything to do with furniture removal.

“But your ad in the paper, Beeswarm Removals?”

She sounded mystified.

I finally got it and couldn’t help laughing: “I remove bee swarms,” I told her; finally she got it too.

“I thought you were a removalist and your company name was Beeswarm Removalists,” she laughed.

I’m afraid she wasn’t any closer to finding a furniture removalist and I didn’t get a customer for my bee swarm removal but it was a fun encounter I thought.

Mick Low Tully Heads

Call for “emergency” dredging of One Mile Creek, Cardwell COUNCIL has advised that November 27, 2020 is when the announcement will be made about the emergency dredging of One Mile Creek.

I have also sent them the public’s views on the re-

cent shark attack off Hinchinbrook Island and have advised that this is of urgency, as boaties cannot get in below 1.4 metres. The shark attack happened when it was only one metre deep and no access to Port Hinchinbrook boat ramp.

On Sunday (Nov 1), we had two people in a kayak stalked by a 4-metre crocodile in the channel. It was only when a tour operator saw the crocodile and he drove in between the crocodile and kayak, that the crocodile moved away; this was also at a low tide of 0.8 metres - again no access to emergency services.

People working out of One Mile: tour operators, fishing and crab industries , National Parks and Wildlife, Water Police, rangers, where is their workplace health and safety? I know if my wife needed urgent assistance whilst on the water, I would want her to have the best and fastest care to help her in an emergency!

David Swaine Chairman, Dredging Sub Committee Cardwell & District Community Futures Forum Letter to the Editor

Labor thanks Hill volunteers and supporters THE Innisfail Branch of the Australian Labor Party would like to thank all the supporters in the electorate of Hill, who ensured the return of Annastacia Palaszczuk and the ALP Government to Queensland.

There were the two weeks of pre-polling as well as Election Day; the delivery and collection of promotional material, Street Stalls, Market Days, letter box drops, phone calls, handing out of How To Vote Cards and most of all the votes at the booths.

It is evident that a vast majority of Queenslanders appreciate that Annastacia kept us all safe; ALP support in Hill has increased substantially with this 2020 election and our branch wishes to thank you for that.

Yours sincerely Diana O’Brien, Secretary, Innisfail Branch, ALP

DRFA brings Go Local vision to life THE Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism is celebrating a significant windfall after securing $16,500 in funding for its upcoming “Shop the Hinchinbrook Way” community gift card program.

The substantial grant, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) will allow the chamber to take its Go Local initiative “to the next level” as it strives to support local small businesses.

Chamber President Rachael Coco said the committee and project sponsors were “elated at the outcome, which promised to bring short and long-term benefits to the Hinchinbrook business community”.

“We are so grateful for all of the support this project has received, as it enables us to offer a sustainable gift card program with additional marketing funds to celebrate the ‘Go Local’ ideals that the chamber embodies” said Ms Coco.

“Now, more than ever, local businesses need our support and it’s so exciting to be in the position to make a real difference in our community,” she said.

“We thank the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training and the Small Business Recovery Advisory Council in particular for helping secure this funding.”

The community gift card program, to be launched in time for Christmas shopping, will allow locals to purchase gift cards that can be spent at any participating business in the Hinchinbrook Shire, keeping money in

the local economy.

The program will give recipients flexibility and choice that the chamber hopes will combat online spending and leakage to metropolitan areas and large multinationals.

The marketing campaign will include the installation of three “Go Local” displays in Ingham’s CBD in addition to traditional advertising that reinforces the many benefits of shopping locally.

Tracey Castles, President of Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre (HCSC), said her board believed that the Shop the Hinchinbrook Way project aligned with their vision to create a connected and resilient community and their mission to meet social and economic aspirations through the empowerment of individuals and organisations.

“The board believes this partnership presents an exciting opportunity for our organisation to increase our exposure in a new sector of the community” said Ms Castles.

“We will be unashamedly promoting our new branding and championing our organisation throughout” she said.

Ms Castles said the program, which had also attracted local sponsorship, aimed to include all businesses in the shire.

The “Shop the Hinchinbrook Way” community gift card program will be launched at TYTO Conference & Events Centre on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

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Tully's Gumboot Theatre Company debut show a huge hit with audience MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY'S Gumboot Theatre Company recently presented its debut production of The Golden Legion of Cleaning Women at El Arish Hall with a sell-out performance on Friday night and close to sell outs for their two shows on Saturday and matinee show on Sunday.

Based on the book by Alan Hopgood, the production was directed by Marcus Thomas who was ably assisted by backstage crew members Jessica Anders, Jillian Norman, Rhonda Walton and Isaac Balogh.

A group of cleaning women are being replaced by contract cleaning. Their future seems gloomy, until Lotte comes up with a brilliant idea. Soon they are cleaning up and cleaning out.

The production featured a stellar cast who were brilliant onstage with Blake Johnson as Todd Cobb, Perry Walton as Legghorn Cobb, Lydia Norton as Lotte Dale, Linda Brescansin as Ada, Kazzandra Maunder as Mabel, Rhiannon Passfield as Jenny, Sharon Burgess as Harriet, Zoe Holmes as Suzanne Sloane and Jane Henley as Bertha Pike.

Blake Johnson, an English teacher at Tully State High School who played

Todd Cobb said he joined the company as he wanted to engage more in the Tully and Cassowary Coast community.

Todd is such a complex character and has intricate character development throughout the play. "His motivation for supporting the Golden Legion of Cleaning Women is not dissimilar to the cleaning women themselves, however by the end of the play he does lose sight for the true cause of the group," Johnson said.

He felt the audience would love the play as it's a great underdog story about the little guy standing up to the big guy.

Johnson took Drama as an elective at high school and started in the senior drama production in Year 12. He said what he found most challenging was to get into his character at each rehearsal.

Brescansin, also a teacher who played Ada said she could relate to her character and was certain audiences would enjoy the show as they are all such great characters who possess a little bit of attitude.

Henley, a hairdresser with on prior acting experience said her character of Bertha is cute and likeable but such a ditz. "I started as a helper and when I saw how much fun everyone was having, I decided to join up."

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Director Marcus Thomas with cast members of The Golden Legion of Cleaning Women Passfield, a teacher played Jenny and described her character as dumb but sweet. "I think audiences will enjoy the show as it's funny and who doesn't enjoy seeing women taking some power back."

She is not a stranger to the stage, as theatre was one of Passfield's majors at university and joined the theatre company for fun but said learning her lines in the play was a challenge.

Tully and District Chamber of Commerce ran a bar and sold light snacks at each of the four performances which was a fundraiser for the Tully Christmas Street Party and mega market.

A raffle of cleaning supplies with prizes worth over $500 was also available with raffle tickets sold at each performance.

The Tully community was desperate for a theatre company to be re-established, so the Gumboot Theatre Com-

pany started up this year. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, no funding and a cast full of teachers, the theatre group were extremely proud to present their debut show.

Rehearsals started in May and on the October long weekend, the cast travelled to Chillagoe for a theatre camp where they bonded and polished up their lines at the town hall.

The cast and crew especially wanted to thank Sally Chillcott, Lynne Ray, Doug Harper, QCWA Tully, Top Pub (Hotel Tully), Lois Blakeney, Ty Grand, Tully and District Chamber of Commerce, Rhonda Walton, Lyn McDonald, El Arish Hall and Museum, as well as families, friends and colleagues of the cast and crew.

They were also extremely humbled by the community's overwhelming support of their debut show and are looking forward to being able to present more performances in the future.

The industrious honey bee MICK LOW

IT’S bee time in Tully. Spring through summer is the time of year that bee hives swarm and this year is shaping up to be a busy season. I have so far captured four swarms and have heard of half a dozen others being seen or captured.

The swarm in the pictures settled at the entrance to Mitre 10 car park about six weeks ago, not a big swarm it was an easy capture I simply put a bee box on the ladder and shook the bees into it.

Once home I settled them into the brood box with eight frames of foundation; foundation meaning the frames didn’t have any comb, just a flat sheet of wax for the bees to use as a foundation on which to build the comb.

In the bee world all the work is done

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by the female worker bees and just over six weeks later the girls already have five frames of nicely laid out brood to care for, as well as having laid up pollen and nectar for their own food supply and to feed the brood as the several thousand eggs the queen has already laid hatch into larvae.

This Queen (also female obviously) is very well organised: she lays her eggs in a nice pattern on the frames and she is gentle, just a little smoke and her bee followers allow me to take the frames out for inspection and not a sting yet. The Queen organises the hive and is even responsible for the mood of her subjects who attend to all of her needs but who will also kill her if she does not carry out her duties as she should. Such is life for the honey bee.

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New displays launched at Australian Sugar Heritage Museum Open Day

Vice Chairman and historian Greg Shannon, Sam Spina (Chairman), Carolyn Jones (Secretary), volunteers Eileen Harper, Mary Rose Lissa and Katy Coco with Wayne Thomas (Complex manager) who is retiring later this year at the new Sugar and Sport display MARIA GIRGENTI TWO new displays and a colourful, vibrant new look were officially opened during a recent Open Day at the Australian Sugar Heritage Centre.

Around 200 people visited the centre at Mourilyan and viewed the historical photographic displays and artefacts, as well as steam locomotives, tractors and farm implements dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Australian sugar industry's heritage.

Chairman Sam Spina said the Open Day was to encourage locals to visit and see what the centre had to offer and spread the word to their friends, family and visitors.

Due to COVID-19, the centre was forced to close for three months and since it re-opened on July 15, visitors have been slowly starting to return.

Toad vs Beetle: 'Clash in the Cane 1935' exhibition is on display at centre until November 7 and was developed by Queensland State Archives in partnership with the Cairns Museum and Mulgrave Settlers Museum. The exhibition

focuses on the introduction of the cane toad to Queensland in 1935 to combat the impact of cane beetles on the sugar industry.

The permanent Sugar and Sport display compiled by Vice chairman/QRL and Cowboys historian Greg Shannon provides a snapshot and highlights how the sugarcane industry is closely connected to sport.

Many great sportsmen and women have grown up on cane farms and mill estates or were from families involved in cane harvesting and other sectors of the industry, while others joined the industry for work.

Shannon said the display aims to inspire people as everyone depicted has represented Queensland, New South Wales or Australia in their chosen sport and has a connection to the sugar industry. It is meant to cover the whole Australian sugar industry from northern New South Wales to Mossman.

The exceptions are those who played in the modern professional era and did something special such as Peter Jones, former Tully Mill manager and the first

Cowboys player to play 100 games in NRL. "Some are directly related to the industry such as four-time Olympian Sandy Brondello who grew up on a Mackay cane farm, while others have family connections such as Hockeyroo Karri McMahon, whose father worked at Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations (BSES)."

"This display started off with a focus on rugby league but soon changed when we realised just how many people associated with the sugar industry have achieved great things in many sports over the years."

Present on the day was five-time Australasian track and field champion Montanna McAvoy who hails from a local Daradgee family with a long history in the sugarcane industry, with her great grandfather Sir Joseph McAvoy CBE, a long serving chairman of Queensland Canegrowers.

McAvoy said she first started running in primary school. "Every morning before school, there used to be a 15-minute endurance run around the oval, so I kept doing this, and at the age of 10 was able to compete in my first State championships and have done so ever since."

Montanna also represented Queensland at various ages in vigoro, hockey, soccer and athletics and spent time

Ingham Bridge Club THERE was no play last Tuesday - Melbourne Cup – the day that stops Bridge!

The results from the previous Tuesday night were Betty Collins and Gillian Marano first with 61.9 per cent; next was Denise Martin and Nuala Clayton with 60.3 per cent followed by Steve Vigh and Alan Giles with 57.9 per cent.

Centre committee member and Councillor Kylie Farinelli and Councillor Teresa Millwood check out the new Toad vs Beetle display at the Australian Sugar Heritage Centre

Session 1 of the President’s Trophy results are: In equal first is Marlies Maussen and Joan Aranas and Delmo Ganza and Cheryl Gossner with 59

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Champion athlete Montanna McAvoy from Daradgee, who was present on the recent Open Day, one of the local sporting heroes featured in the new Sugar and Sport display studying at Oklahoma University USA on an athletics scholarship. In 2018, she also represented Australia at the World Junior (Under 20s) Championships in Finland.

Spina especially wanted to thank Michael Spry Painting for providing lots of assistance to the centre, Rik Russell from Russell Signage & Printery, as well as Bunnings Innisfail and Cairns Hardware for their generous donations of paint.

He also expressed his extreme gratitude to the local community for their support and wonderful efforts of all the volunteers.

Wayne Thomas who has been the manager of the complex and Innisfail Canegrowers since 2001 will be retiring later this year after 40 years of being involved in the sugar industry.

The centre currently has 12 volunteers but always welcomes new and enthusiastic people who can spare a few hours per week. Anyone interested in lending a hand with a wide variety of jobs, can contact Wayne Thomas on 4063 2477.

Opening hours for the centre are 9.00am - 4.00pm on weekdays and 9.00am - 1.30pm on weekends. per cent. Sandy Mollenhagen and Korma Byrne are second on 57.6 per cent and Roslyn Doherty and Norm Louk are coming third with 55.5 per cent.

Today is Session 2 of the President’s Trophy. Please be seated by 8.45am.

Tuesday, November 10: Social Bridge. Please be seated by 6.15pm.

Friday, November 13: Social Bridge – Should You Beware! Please be seated by 8.45am.

If you need a partner phone Ann on 0408 090 451.

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Adrian Pank loses his hair and beard for cancer research

MARIA GIRGENTI LONG-TERM resident Adrian Pank recently celebrated his 40th birthday and shaved his long locks, beard and eyebrows to raise funds for Cancer Council Queensland Innisfail branch.

A group of 30 family and friends gathered at his Mundoo residence to witness

the transformation with the loss well worth it as $1,023.30 was raised for cancer research.

A total of $476.30 was raised on the night with $500 donations received online and some funds also collected in a donation tin at Currajah Hotel in Wangan.

Pank, who has lived in the region all

his life works as a traffic coordinator and recently returned from a four-month contract in Charters Towers. He is also a familiar face at roadworks across the region in Innisfail, Feluga, Cardwell and Cairns.

He said the cause was something very close to his heart and did the shave in honour of his uncle Fred who lost his battle with lung cancer in 2018.

Contact was made with Cancer Council Queensland Innisfail branch volunteer Tracy Yearwood who provided bank account details so the funds could be deposited.

Guests also shared in Pank's special chocolate mud cake made by Janette Dobson of Babinda and enjoyed live music by local DJ Jason Wells.

His mother Barbara who travelled up from Brisbane for her youngest child's birthday milestone started the shave which she said was quite emotional before hairdresser Lisa Chizzotti went on and finished the job.

Mr Pank especially wanted to thank Jules from Currajah Hotel, hairdresser Lisa Chizzotti, Jason Wells, all those who shared in his birthday, as well as family and friends who donated on the night or made online donations.

MARIA GIRGENTI

The couple were blessed with three children, one son and two daughters, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

For 10 years, Cos was a volunteer at Innisfail Mini Rail where he worked on the train tracks/maintenance and since 1964 has been breeding canaries. He also enjoys tending to his garden and keeps fit and active by riding his bicycle 10kms every day.

Mary also keeps fit by riding her bicycle and enjoys gardening, especially tending to her many desert roses, as well as sewing and embroidery. She was also an Avon representative for 40 years.

The pair were well-known for their amazing Christmas lights display which they put up for many years at their home and won many prizes, while over the years Cos has collected awards in the Innisfail and Tully shows for his prize-winning canaries.

The couple have had many highlights in their long marriage including five trips to Europe for holidays and to visit family members.

They said their philosophy for a long-lasting marriage is understanding each other, caring for each other and doing things together.

Diamond wedding anniversary celebrations for Cos and Mary Cosmo

Adrian Pank before he lost his hair and beard in the name of raising funds for cancer research

Adrian Pank with his Mum Barbara at his 40th birthday after having his head and beard shaved and raised just over $1,000 which was donated to Cancer Council Queensland Innisfail branch

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LONG term Innisfail residents, Arsenio (Cos) and Mary Cosmo (nee Brincat) recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an intimate dinner out with family members.

Cos, who is the youngest of 13 siblings, was born on March 9, 1938 in the town of Morgano, Province of Treviso, Italy to parents Florindo and Amabile Cosmo.

Cos emigrated to Australia in 1959 and initially worked as a cane cutter in the sugar cane fields. He then commenced employment at CSR Sugar where he worked at Mourilyan and Goondi Mills until they closed, as well as South Johnstone Mill.

Mary was born in Innisfail on September 17, 1939 to parents Joseph and Mary Brincat and is the youngest of six siblings. She attended Mena Creek State School.

Cos and Mary met at a friend's place in Innisfail.

The pair were married in Innisfail on November 5, 1960 by Father Boland which was attended by 350 guests and the reception took place at Tangvilla Reception Lounge. Mary's wedding dress was made by seamstress Mrs Brown whose husband was a watchmaker.

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Arsenio (Cos) and Mary Cosmo celebrated 60 years of marriage yesterday

Arsenio (Cos) and Mary Cosmo make a stunning couple on November 5, 1960, their wedding day

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Innisfail State College students secure their chosen study paths MARIA GIRGENTI IN these uncertain times, two Year 12 Innisfail State College students already have a much brighter future after securing their chosen study paths with approval of their first course preference through Early Offer Program at James Cook University.

Cory Leacy and Madison Lyons have made the most of the opportunity to gain early approval for undergraduate studies at James Cook University and gained acceptance through the Early Offer Program.

Lyons is the first person in her family to go off to university while Leacy has an older brother Trevor who also studied Engineering (Naval architecture) at university.

This is the first year the program has been introduced which is aimed to assist students during a difficult year and dealing with the additional challenges presented by COVID-19.

During COVID-19 lockdown, both students said their teachers had been very supportive while they completed their online learning from home.

Guidance Officer Jackie McAnulty helped students with completion of their nomination forms which was then provided to the College for consideration.

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porting recommendation from College Principal Cate MacDonald based on their academic performance, motivation, talents, passion and capabilities to demonstrate a likelihood of success at university.

Leacy's subjects are Specialist Maths, Physics, Chemistry, English and he graduated 12 Math B in 2019, while Lyons' subjects are General Maths, English, Biology, Physical Education and Music.

There is a high demand for both their chosen studies and career paths of engineers and secondary school teachers, and it is a good time to consider university studies as the course fees for many courses have been heavily discounted.

Both students were enthusiastic about their schoolwork, while Lyons said her talents were netball, music, drama and schoolwork and enjoyed helping people.

Last year, Lyons went away to compete in QPL for netball until a serious injury forced her out of the game in August, while Leacy represented Australia in athletics.

In their application they had to demonstrate their efforts at school, work ethic, time management, organisation keeping up with their subject workload.

The Early Offer provides both students with a guaranteed place at university provided they achieve the entering

Innisfail State College Year 12 students Cory Leacy and Madison Lyons are way ahead of the pack with their tertiary studies after their first course preferences were approved through the Early Offer Program at James Cook University ATAR score which is predicted based on their current academic results.

ing they have a seamless transition from secondary school to university life.

Leacy will undertake a four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) through JCU in Cairns and Townsville while Lyons will complete a four-year Bachelor of Education (Secondary) through JCU Townsville in 2021.

Both students said the Early Offer takes a lot of stress and pressure around ATAR and being accepted and provides more time to decide whether to take a GAP year and find accommodation.

This early offer will enable both students to start making plans for 2021 before other students who must wait until the end of the year, and they will have access to JCU's support services ensur-

They are both looking forward to finishing their final year of high school and once gaining medical clearance, Lyons is hoping to get back into netball next year in Townsville.

South Johnstone State School celebrates World Teachers' Day MARIA GIRGENTI

South Johnstone State School teaching and support staff Karen Bridges, Jenny Murray, Christine Pascoe, Maryellen Butler and Cassie Villari were recognised by students on World Teachers' Day

SOUTH Johnstone State School community celebrated World Teachers’ Day last Friday, October 30 with students presenting flowers and gifts to dedicated teaching staff.

World Teachers' Day 2020 acknowledged teachers with the theme 'Teachers: leading in crisis, reimagining the future.'

This theme reflects the commitment teachers have made as leaders particularly teaching throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in a range of environments.

It is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions teachers have made in Queensland communities, as they help to teach the future generation.

Whether you are a current student, have children in school, or been out of school for many years now, we all have our favourite teachers who have made a positive impact on our lives.

In what has been an unprecedented year, our Queensland teachers, school leaders and wider school support staff have all continued to display professionalism and resilience, striving every day to do their best for their students.

This year we are celebrating the many diverse faces of teaching. Everyone's passion for teaching and dedication to Queensland students is what makes our world-class education system what it is today.

Each school staff member received a keepsake commemorative ribbon which they wore with pride.

School staff and wider community members were also able to access resources and downloads on the Queensland World Teachers Day website.

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1989/1990 Innisfail-Eacham winning Foley Shield teams reunite MARIA GIRGENTI FORMER players and their partners attended a reunion at Brothers Leagues Club to celebrate 31 and 30 years since Innisfail-Eacham 1989 and 1990 teams were crowned Foley Shield champions after they won consecutive grand finals against Mackay and Cairns respectively.

In 1989, Innisfail-Eacham coach Barry Denman remained undefeated and took the side to the Foley Shield grand final. During the game against Herbert River at Tully, BJ Sailor created Foley Shield history scoring seven tries in the 80-6 romp, and this was also the biggest win in a Foley Shield match.

Innisfail-Eacham continued their winning streak and claimed the 1989 Foley Shield grand final with a comprehensive 40-12 win over Mackay.

Denman's team backed it up again in 1990 with a 28-14 Foley Shield grand final win over Cairns. It was the last time an Innisfail team played in a Foley Shield final and marked the end of seeing the red and white jerseys.

Peter Conlan travelled from Sunshine Coast, Peter Kennings from Gladstone and John Preece from Weipa to attend the special event and for some players it had been many years since they had caught up with former teammates.

Special guests in attendance included Pat Bailey who has been Secretary of Cairns District Rugby League for 37 years and her husband Keith Daley who was a selector for the 1989 Foley Shield team. Dr Steve Leong who was the CDRL medical officer for over 40 years and his wife Loretta, Ernie Costa who assisted Dr Leon and his wife Ros. In 1988, John Moore who was CDRL President told a NQ meeting in Townsville that Cairns would have two Foley Shield teams - Cairns and Innisfail-Eacham.

At a general meeting in Cairns for the two teams it was decided Innisfail-Eacham would feature players selected from Atherton, Southern Suburbs, Babinda, Innisfail Brothers and Uniteds.

Bruce Barclay was appointed coach, Mick Jacobs as manager, Wayne Hendricks from Babinda and Peter Martin from Innisfail Uniteds as selectors, Peter Souvlis as strapper and Norm Bradtke as Chairman.

The first meeting was held in Gor-

Member for Hill Shane Knuth caught up with players and staff from winning 1989/1990 Foley Shield teams at the reunion dinner: John Preece, Keith Daley, Colin Wilson, David Jones, Billy Guivarra, BJ Sailor, Sam Zappala, Peter Kennings, Peter Conlan, Tom Mansfield, Barry Denman, Ernie Costa and Peter Martin. Kneeling: Gerry Camilleri,Vinnie Savage, Mark Anderson, Gary Anderson and Dr Steve Leong. Photo: Maria Girgenti donvale and attended by Andy Masina, Andy Oliver and Aslam Deen, as well as the first training run and the first game was played at Callendar Park, Innisfail.

The year 1989 was a new era for Foley Shield with Barry Denman appointed coach with the same selectors as the previous year and a strong side which featured many NQ players.

There was plenty of reminiscing and stories told with 25 attending the meet and greet, including Trevor Tim, Peter Daley, Frank Patane, Allan Cooper, Nick Nicolau, Paul Laffin and Vince Cooper at Brothers Leagues Club on Friday which was followed by the dinner the next night.

One of the tales recalled was the bizarre no try decision made by former United player and NQ referee Sid Pirini in the 1989 semi-final between Innisfail-Eacham and Whitsunday Burdekin played at Callendar Park, Innisfail.

The score was 22-6 when BJ Sailor finished off a brilliant attacking move and streaked away to score with one boot missing and Pirini subsequently disallowed the try which could have cost the side a spot in the grand final had they not won the game.

Former winning coach Barry Denman who played for several premiership winning teams and North Queensland played homage to the players and recalled memories of his journey of coaching the best side in Queensland and how he earned their respect.

John Preece spoke of the many lasting friendships and fond memories of playing in the Foley Shield, while Pat Bailey recalled some funny memories regarding the Foley Shield teams and trips away.

A number of 1989 and 1990 team members were in attendance, except for Justin Mossman who lives overseas, as

well as Peter Namok and Leo Yusia who both live in Western Australia.

Everyone paid their respects to Steve Carter who died several years ago, while apologies were received from Matt O'Hanlan, Bruce Barclay, Trevor Bradtke and Norm Bradtke.

Norm Bradtke had his 1988 Foley Shield jacket on display, Debbie Denman had official game day programs, while David Jones brought his jersey and Laurie Raleigh Memorial Blazer which was specially made and presented to him as Man of Match in the 1989 final.

Member for Hill Shane Knuth stopped in and said it was great to catch up with the 1989 and 1990 Innisfail-Eacham Foley Shield winning teams, including some of his old football mates Gary and Mark Anderson, Collin 'Munchy' Wilson and John Preece.

Andy’s helps Blue Care with first aid kits CHRISTMAS at Andy's Roadhouse has been supporting Ingham local charities for the past 26 years or more by holding a fundraiser at the Roadhouse every November. There is usually lots of local entertainment, raffles, BBQ and a licensed bar, and Santa Claus calls in on his way past to visit, joining in with the Carols Sing-a-long and giving all the littlies some chips and lollies.

But sadly this year because of COVID-19 bringing a big change to our lives and the way events are to be held, Andy’s said they regretted informing the community that the 2020 Christmas at Andy's Roadhouse had

to be cancelled.

In 2019, the Blue Care Ingham Community Care was the recipient of the proceeds of the evening. They have up to 19 carers' cars that service the community, going to their clients homes and helping with their personal care and meal preparation as well as social activities either in the home or the community.

With this year’s Christmas party not going ahead, Andy and his committee decided to at least help the carers with their job by supplying a First Aid Kit customised specifically for their needs in caring for their clients.

On October 22, Gloria Buffa presented Blue Care Ingham Community Care Nurse, Lesley La Spina, with the kits.

“It has been a great privilege for Andy Barra, Bronwyn Gileppa and myself to be able to help the community in this small way”, Gloria Buffa said.

“Andy and his committee would like to give special thanks to the performers, volunteers and community for their continued support, Buffa said. “Andy is looking forward to having a big celebration to bring back the 'cheer' in 2021. He will see you all then!”

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CRIME WRAP October 27 to Nov 4 Break and enter, Cardwell DURING the night of Tuesday, October 27, a screen was removed from a window at the rear of a Marine Parade, Cardwell, address, however entry was not gained to the property.

Cardwell Police want to remind residents to be vigilant and lock up their houses and cars even when they are home, and to ensure they have adequate security measures in place like CCTV cameras and sensor lights, and to report any break and enters or attempts to enter to police.

Anyone with any information in relation to this matter is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2002235017.

POLICE gerous, but to immediately call police on Triple Zero (000).

The public are also asked to avoid the search area.

Police are also searching for a stolen white 2020 Volkswagen Polo hatchback with Queensland registration 375 ZPB, stolen from Townsville overnight October 27-28 and sighted in Hudson on Saturday, October 31.

Can you identify the owners of these located bikes, Innisfail

Stolen bike ref no QP2002257260

Stolen bike ref no QP2002260520,

Property offences, Innisfail

Burglary and domestic violence offender, Innisfail INNISFAIL police were last weekend searching an area of cane paddock behind Oak, Ash and Wattle streets, Hudson, for a 29-year-old Cairns man who police believe can assist them with several ongoing investigations.

The investigations include burglary, stolen vehicles and domestic violence offences which have allegedly occurred during October in Townsville, Manoora and Hudson.

The 29-year-old is described as of Torres Strait Islander descent, approximately 170cms tall, with a solid muscular build and very short/shaved black hair.

He may possibly be riding a stolen black and orange mountain bike and wearing dark pants.

If sighted, the public are urged not to approach the man as he may be dan-

POLICE attended a traffic incident at Fossey Park boat ramp. Initial investigations suggest that a 45-year-old Warrubullen man reversed his vehicle at speed towards the boat ramp.

The vehicle then left the road, colliding with a pole. It will be further alleged the driver returned a reading of 0.145 per cent BAC. He was charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle and adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, commit public nuisance, unlicensed driving and obstruct police.

Break and enter, Innisfail A 30-YEAR-OLD Kirwan man was charged with one count of enter premises and commit indictable offence by break. It will be alleged he attended an Edith Street business around 3.15am on Monday, November 2 and forced the doors open. Once inside, he allegedly stole a donation box. The man was located by police on Glady Street.

THE PICTURED bicycles are believed to have been stolen from around the Innisfail area over the weekend.

We encourage all bicycle owners to check they are in possession of their bicycles.

If you can identify the owners, please advise them to check on their bike or if you are an owner of any of the pictured bikes, please contact the Innisfail police station.

Proof of ownership may be required.

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Drink driver, Innisfail

He is scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 23.

Stolen vehicle, Innisfail AT around 4am on Monday morning (Nov 2), the pictured white 1998 RAV4 with Queensland registration 706YBD was reportedly stolen from an Ibis Street address.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP2002260569.

a vehicle were reportedly stolen from the address. The vehicle was later located abandoned on Ernest Street.

A 14-YEAR-OLD local boy is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Children's Court in relation to multiple property offences.

It will be alleged that the boy entered a Tramway Street address on October 15 and stole property from the address.

It will be further alleged that he entered a house on Mourilyan Road and stole property and a vehicle on October 16 and has then stolen fuel from a Woree service station on October 17. The stolen vehicle was located in Cairns on October 18.

The boy was located on October 30 and was charged with two counts of burglary and one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and stealing.

He is scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 23.

Break and enter charges, Innisfail TWO Cairns men aged 18 and 21 were charged with a total of 23 offences yesterday including eight counts of enter dwelling with intent, four counts of stealing, three counts of burglary and three counts of unlawful use of motor vehicle.

It will be alleged the men broke into a number of houses in East Innisfail on November 2 and November 3 where a vehicle was stolen from one address.

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offences that occurred in Cairns on November 1.

The men were located in the Innisfail area by the Innisfail Criminal Investigation Branch. They were arrested and transported to the Innisfail Watchhouse.

Both were scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on Wednesday (Nov 4).

Charges, Innisfail: A 32-YEAR-OLD Western Australian man was charged with three counts of obstruct police, one count each of serious assault police and commit public on Tuesday afternoon (Nov 3).

It will be alleged the man attended an Ernest Street business around 10.30am on Tuesday morning where he has allegedly started shouting, swearing and threatening staff. During his arrest it will be further alleged that he struggled with officers and bit one officer. He was eventually subdued and transported to Innisfail Watchhouse.

He was scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on Wednesday (Nov 4).

Fire destroys area at Johnstone River Community Garden AT around 3.00pm last Tuesday (October 27), a suspicious fire blazed through the garden propagation area at Johnstone River Community Garden destroying two shade houses along with donated materials that included, amongst other things, a whole stinger net and stored shade sails.

Enquiries to the community group’s insurer suggest if the damage was the result of vandalism they would not be covered.

The damage bill is estimated to be over $10,000 which has left the group reeling as to exactly how this will be recovered.

The incident is still under investigation and police are urging anyone with any information that could further the investigation to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

A suspicious fire has caused extensive damage to the propagation area at Johnstone River Community Garden

Break and enter, East Innisfail POLICE are investigating after two houses on Vandeleur Close were broken into overnight (Monday, Nov 2). At about 5am, the residents of one house woke to a screen on a laundry window removed, fortunately entry was not gained to the dwelling.

Around 5.30am, entry was gained to another address on Vandeleur Close.

Keys to a vehicle along with a wallet and

Police attend the scene of a fire which blazed through an area at Johnstone River Community Garden last Tuesday causing extensive damage

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Etty Bay beauty with a guest house INNISFAIL Location: E tty Bay Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Agent: C onnie Vallis. 0410 008 918 Price: $550,000

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clever design makes it feel cosy and separate to the main house – bringing in income and with potential for a more lucrative B&B set up.

Both the main house and guest house are surrounded by timber decks looking onto established tropical gardens, providing privacy and tranquillity.

There is a super spacious and airy open plan living area looking onto a deck and gardens.

This is an ideal family home that has also income possibilities with potential room for another guest house. This truly lovely home is definitely worth inspecting!

Plus, this fabulous home has a fully self-contained and very appealing 2-bedroom guest house under the same roof, but its

Price reduced for a prompt sale… $550,000 negotiable. List #9213 http://aarealty.net/property/9213/ Call Connie on 0410 008 918.

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4 2 4 land area 920 sqm Low set brick veneer family home only 10 mins to Etty Bay. This lovely home has a beautiful inground pool, indoor entertainment area and extra undercover area for those rainy days. Fully airconditioned and extra bonus of a side access to an office and 2 bay shed.

• 4 bedrooms • Fully fenced • Entertainment area • Powered shed $399,000 - List #1266 http://aarealty.net/property/1266/

4 2 3 land area 809 sqm Solid cement rendered Duplex with old world charm, well presented & maintained, each with there own back yard, plus many extra features, you will be impressed, brings in $420 p/w, attracts good long-term tenants due to its convenient and pleasant location. A very astute investment - rent both or live in one & rent the other - an inspection will have you sold! Vendors are committed elsewhere and have reduced the price of their Lovely Duplex for a Prompt Sale… $265,000 http://aarealty.net/property/8372/

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3 1 land area 1,012 sqm • Open plan living, with front & rear outdoor areas.

• 2 bay lockable shed with carport attached.

• Entertainment area with built-in BBQ. • Good tenants in place at $230 per week.

• Now only $150,000 negotiable. List # 9991 Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

3 1 1 land area 1,280 sqm • Lovely family home with loads of space.

• Large kitchen / dining combined and great lounge area.

• Plenty of storage underneath all lockable.

• Huge block complete with bore, fruit trees and chicken coop.

• Ideal rental opportunity, close proximity to most conveniences.

• Handy to sports clubs, eatery, school. $210,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1235/ Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

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5 4 4 land area 1,012 sqm • This 4 Unit Freehold Property is an idyllic investment for your portfolio it is very well located, just a few minutes of scenic walk to the Innisfail CBD. • There are two units upstairs and two units downstairs, with a total of five bedrooms plus a sleepout and 4 bathrooms.

• Also, the convenience of a 4 bay carport shelter and plenty of yard space.

Coupled with some Queenslander charm features and its excellent well sought after location makes this package an attractive investment. The units have always been easy to rent and bring in good rental return.

Contact us for more details of this GREAT VALUE INVESTMENT PROPERTY. Especially At This Price- $349,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1241/ Contact Connie on 0410 008 918

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Stacey Quaid 0418 773 258 141.61Ha* freehold in total

Lot 194 Heidke Road - 70.91Ha* Lot 2 Russell Road - 70.7Ha*

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HAS THE LOT Address: Lindsay Road, CARMOO | Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.5 | Car Spaces 6 | Land Size: 8838 m2 Contact Mark on 0413 024 007 | Price: $530,000

This10home hasfrom everything canand dream in a family home minutes Missionyou Beach onlyof approximately and250m only to 10the minutes Beach approximately nearestfrom boatMission ramp. The homeand features a 250m the boat ramp. The features with a solid solidtoblock construction, 3 fullhome size bedrooms built-block construction, 3 full with sizeseparate bedrooms with and built-ins, bathroom ins, 1 bathroom shower bath, 1 and a withseparate separate shower and bath, and a separate toilet.

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Address: Glasgow Street, EL ARISH | Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 | Car Spaces 2 | Land Size: 903 m2 Contact Mark on 0413 024 007 | Price: $360,000

Address: Bryant Street, TULLY | Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 2 | Car Spaces 4 | Land Size: 849 m2 Contact Mark on 0413 024 007 | Price: $350,000

Situated within walking distance to school, shops and tavern, this modern Duplex would make a great investment. Features are: - 2 x 2 Bedroom Units - Bedrooms are air conditioned, built-ins - Open plan designed - good sized kitchen with plenty of storage - carport for each unit - easy to maintain yards.

Close to schools and the town centre. Spread over two levels, there is enough room for the extended the family while still maintaining privacy. 6 Bedrooms with air con. Large entertaining area. Swimming Pool - Large Shed.

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Address: Cycad Crescent, ELLERBECK | Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 | Car Spaces 6 | Land Size: 4492 m2 Contact Mark on 0413 024 007 | Price: Now Offers Over $680,000

Address: Leichhardt St, FORREST BEACH | Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 | Car Spaces 4 | Land Size: 827 m2 Contact Mark on 0413 024 007 | Price: $420,000

Address: Old Tully Road, TULLY | Land Size: 8248 m2 Contact Mark on 0413 024 007 | Price: $160,000

Tiled floors throughout. 3 generous sized bedrooms, all with built-ins.

The Master suite features a larger main room, walk-in robe and ensuite.

Ceiling fans throughout and split system air conditioning. The kitchen is large and well appointed with a dishwasher, electric oven, combination induction/electric cooktop and a built-in microwave. 1 Dining, 1 Lounge, 2 outdoor entertaining area and large shed with granny flat.

Located just a 5 minute walk to beautiful Forrest Beach is this well cared for Duplex.

2 x 2 Bedroom units. Split system air con, ceiling fans throughout, security screens.

Each Kitchen features an electric oven and stove top, range hood and fridge space with plenty of cupboard and bench space. Both units have their own lock up garage space plus an additional carport space. Established low maintenance gardens give a nice homely feeling on arrival. The property is just a short 14 minute drive to Ingham.

Vacant land near Tully. Two road frontages, one being the Bruce Hwy with access from Old Tully Road. Land in approx 8248m2.

Two sealed driveways. Council approved development for a mechanical workshop shed. This would be a great place to move and expand your business with high visibility from the Bruce Highway. Vendor is motivated to sell, so let’s make a deal.

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PROPOSED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Attention is directed to an application for temporary road closure of an area totalling about 7ha being part of unnamed road off Gattera Road, adjacent to Lots 24, 30 to 46 on RP706388 (locality of Nerada) and shown as Lot A road proposed to be temporarily closed on Drawing CNS20/054.

Objections to the application must be submitted no later than 10 December 2020, in writing to the Department’s DNRME Office, PO Box 5318, Townsville Qld 4810 or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.qov.au/environment/land/state/roads Any objections received may be viewed by other parties interested in the proposed road closure under the provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009.

If you lodge an objection, please include in your objection letter whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access request under the Right to Information Act 2009.

For further details and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the DNRME Office on (07) 4016 1905, quoting reference number 2019/004983 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.qov.au/environment/land/state/roads

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To be held on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at 10,00 am in the Function Room at the Leagues Club.

Any written nominations for positions must be handed into the Secretary no later than 5 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2020, and must be seconded by a financial member of the committee.

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SITUATIONS VACANT TULLY STATE HIGH SCHOOL CASUAL TEACHER AIDE POOL POSITIONS

POSITIONS VACANT  1 x TRAINEESHIP – Community Services Work  1 x TRAINEESHIP – Business Administration Full Time – 12 months This traineeship is funded under QLD Governments First Start program, which primarily targets young people and disadvantaged job seekers TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST BE: • Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school • Able to meet citizen, residency and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship • Able to obtain a Queensland Blue Card to work with children and young people

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We have an opportunity for interested persons to be placed in our Pool of Teacher Aides for both casual and temporary positions at Tully State High School in our Special Needs Unit.

Please note that the casual pool does not guarantee employment as applicants will be contacted on a needs basis.

All applications MUST address the “How you will be assessed” criteria contained in Role Description.

Successful applicants will be required to hold a Working with Children Blue Card and undergo a Police Criminal History Check prior to commencement. All applications will remain current for the 2021 School Year.

Please return completed applications to: Emmy Sommerfeld, esomm3@eq.edu.au or hand in at the front desk of the Administration Block by 4:00pm, Friday, 20 November, 2020.

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Northern Iron & Brass Foundry reaches impressive new safety record

Northern Iron and Brass Foundry Operations Manager, Joe Vecchio and workers celebrated their latest safety milestone of no medically treated or lost time injuries for four consecutive years (Photo taken pre-COVID-19) MARIA GIRGENTI

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LAST Saturday workers at Northern Iron and Brass Foundry (NIBF) in Wangan registered a new safety record for the books, reaching a milestone of four years of no medically treated or lost time injuries (LTIs) with a Total Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) of Zero.

NIBF Operations Manager, Joe Vecchio said given the harsh working environment of a foundry, this is an impressive achievement by the workers and a real testament to the strong safety culture and procedures in the business.

"In what has been a particularly volatile and challenging year, I couldn't be

“The foundry, which has been operating since 1934, employs 70 locals and is proud to have surpassed the previous safety record by two years. prouder of each and every staff member.

It really is a testament to the ‘Safety first – Production second’ attitude we have across the site."

"Employees have taken their learnings from near misses, not only at the NIBF site, but from other safety briefs from other companies across Australia, as well as worldwide and applied them to create a great safety culture which have been shared between all depart-

ments."

"The standard of risk mindful thinking is always evolving, and employees are learning from on-site incidents and safety briefs from other sites which are shared between all departments," Vecchio said.

Northern Iron and Brass Foundry is one of the largest employers in Innisfail and manufactures castings for water, mining, automotive, railway and general engineering businesses.

In 2016, NIBF was the winner of the Fletcher Building Excellence Award 'Living Better Every day' for business performance improvement and cultural change.

In recent years, NIBF has expanded which has given the business an opportunity to extend its current product range and capabilities. With up to five tonne smelting capacity and manufacturing facilities, including fully equipped machine and pattern shops, the foundry specialises in casting ductile irons, abrasion resistant white irons, as well as heat and corrosion resistant iron.

Some of the specific castings include hydrant boxes, manhole covers and frames, boiler parts, pulleys, bearing housings, pump components and farming implements.

The foundry, which has been operating since 1934, employs 70 locals and is proud to have surpassed the previous safety record by two years.

Due to COVID-19, employees were unable to have a proper celebration but took time to reflect on their latest safety achievement.

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MILL STATISTICS ACROSS THE REGION SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 19 ending Sunday, November 1 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 82,018 CCS Season estimate

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Cane Crushing Statistics for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 20 ending Friday October 30 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes 111,090 1,962,033 Cane Crushed 728 Tonnes Cane 682

Crushed / hour CCS

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HERBERT RIVER Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 19 ending Saturday, October 31 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 197,692 3,498,414 CCS Season estimate

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13.02 4,240,000

Sugarcane's top two issues for the new Qld Government WHILE the Queensland State Election is over, for CANEGROWERS the campaign continues for a policy environment in which the sugarcane industry and regional communities and economies can thrive and grow.

“I congratulate all of the candidates at the weekend’s election for their dedication to the state and particularly the Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and her ALP team on their win,” CANEGROWERS Chairman Paul Schembri said.

“As grower representatives, we will be on the doorstep as soon as relevant Ministers are announced and we will be ready to work alongside the government.

The Premier will need to consider ministerial appointments carefully to ensure regional Queensland has a direct and effective conduit into government,” Schembri said.

“The election of a new parliament provides the opportunity for a fresh approach by the Palaszczuk Government. We’ll begin the conversation with the 8-point plan of measures that CANEGROWERS advocated for during the campaign – measures to remove the obstacles in the way of the sugarcane industry and unleash its potential.”

Top of the list for CANEGROWERS is the need to confront the myths and misconceptions on which the regulation of farm practices in Great Barrier Reef catchments is based.

“After 10 years of ALP reef regulations, it is time for an urgent review,” Schembri said. “Farmers have done a lot of work to balance the needs of water quality for the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef with maintaining productivity and profitability.

“The global market recognises the sustainability credentials of our industry – we just need the Queensland Government to do so. The regulatory approach is outdated and unnecessary.”

CANEGROWERS welcomed the acknowledgement from the Labor Party in the final week of the campaign that water costs for irrigators are too high and need to be cut.

“The proposal to deliver cuts to water prices at two different rates for horticulture and broadacre crops, including sugarcane, needs to be worked through,” Schembri said. “We can’t see how the differential pricing system, with some crops eligible for a 15 per cent water price cut and others a 50 per cent cut, is going to work.

“We will be encouraging the new Queensland Government to make good its promise but to take a simpler approach and help all of agriculture by reducing the cost of all irrigation water by 50 per cent.

“We are an industry producing 400,000 hectares of

stored energy each year – it’s a renewable resource with great potential and we’re ready to talk to the government on how it can help us realise opportunities.”

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Bowls News Babinda Bowls Club WINNERS of social bowls on Thursday, in a very tight game with good heads, were Les Maxwell/Glennis Buttigieg/Jim Martinod. Close second by one point were Ann Azzopardi/Ron Trackson/Ron Omodei/Jim Azzopardi.

Names in by 1.00 for 1.30 start next Thursday.

Babinda State School teachers and staff enjoyed a social roll-up on Friday evening, with 20 adults plus children taking to the green.

Macknade Bowls SOCIAL Triples: Elsa Piotto, Len Schifilliti, Dwayne Piotto 20 def Lui Marbelli, John Piotto, Harold Walklate 15. Rinks: Mario Marbelli, Trevor Fox, Max Thompson, Kerryn Haupt 29 def Carman Cobb, Francesca Rosadi, Smithy Walklate, Carla Pizzi 9.

Social played on Nov 1 Triples: Brett Haupt, Simon Youd, Jeff McDonald 27 def Lui Marbelli, Coral Gard, Kerryn Haupt 19; Jack Thompson, Francesca Rosadi, Hazel Newcombe 26 def Anna Fudriga, Len Schifilliti, Troy Newton 16. Rinks: Michael Blake, Jan Leach, Smithy Walklate, Jack Righetti 21 drew Mario Marbelli, Harold Walklate, Marie Thompson, Warren Newcombe 21. This was an exciting game.

There will be bowls on Thursday and Sunday at 1.30pm. Please have names in by 12.30 to Lui on 0429 183 035 and we will see you on the green. Good bowling; all welcome.

Ingham Bowls LEGEND: Lead (L), Second (2nd), Third (3rd), Skip (S) Friday, Oct 30, Men’s Pairs Winners: Andrew Cole, Peter Herman. Scores: Andrew Cole, Peter Herman defeated Pat Ryan, Terry George 36 to 10; John Holmes, Russell Petersen, Ren Cantatore defeated Bob Bell, Stan Cotton, Mario Marbelli 22 to 11; Gary Brierley, Cliff Johnson defeated Kevin Lawlor, Tony Koop 21 to 11; Keith Wegert, John Hamlyn defeated Trevor Pallanza, Jeff Crossman 20 to 12; Kevin McNamara, Kevin Walker defeated John Leonardi, Stan Richards 22 to 18.

Saturday, Oct 31, Moduline Trophy: Noorla (3) vs Ingham (2) (ING) J Holmes (L), D Horsley (2nd), A Di Bella (3rd), T George (S) defeated C Cavallo, G Byrns (2nd), P Mengon (3rd), N Ingram (S) 23 to 17; (ING) A Cole (L), M Thompson (2nd), J Eddleston (3rd), J Hamlyn (S) lost to J Vezzoli (L), P Quadrio (2nd), S Menegon (3rd), T Serra (S) 17 to 21; (ING) T Pallanza (L), L Molachino (2nd), A Torielli (3rd), B Wilson (S) lost to D Ganza (L), R Petersen (2nd), N Becoria (3rd), G Accornero (S) 18 to 20; (ING) B Bell (L), K Walker (2nd), J Piotto (3rd), S Richards (S) lost to A Bison (L), A Larosa (2nd), P Aranas (3rd), G Wegert (S) 12 to 22; (ING) R Celotto (L), M Bube (2nd), T Koop (3rd), R Cantatore (S) defeated J

Leonardi (L), P Rodriguez (2nd), K Wegert (3rd), S Cotton (S) 19 to 17.

Sunday, Nov 1, Mixed Social Bowls Winners: Bev Eddleston, Alf Di Bella, John Piotto. Scores: Bev Eddleston (L), Alf Di Bella (3rd), John Piotto (S) defeated Roger Celotto (L), David Horsley (3rd), Cliff Johnson (S) 25 to 11 - 19 points to 7; John Holmes (L), Norma Evans (3rd), Tony Koop (S) defeated Max Thompson (L), Luisa Di Bella (3rd), John Hamlyn (S) 22 to 14 - 18 points to 7; Maria Moore (L), John Eddleston (3rd), Stan Richards (S) defeated Judy Fenoglio (L), Elsa Piotto (3rd), Peter Herman (S) 19 to 16 - 16 points to 9; Eric Dundas (L), Ian Wood (2nd), Rico Basaglia (3rd), Allen Torielli (S) defeated Bob Bell (L), Jan Craven (2nd), Pat Ryan (3rd), Ren Cantatore (S) 16 to 14 - 14 points to 10.

Thursday Barefoot Bowls has been postponed until further notice.

Friday, Nov 6, Men’s Pairs Names into the club by 1.45 pm; call 4776 2117; game starts at 2.15 pm; bar open.

Sunday, Nov 8, Mixed Social Bowls Names into the Club by 12.30 pm; phone 4776 2117; game starts at 1.30 pm; bar open. Sunday Bar Roster: Jeff Crossman. Sunday Selectors: Len Mahon, Alf Di Bella.

Silkwood Bowls THIS week at Silkwood Bowls Club:Saturday, October 24 - Division 2 Pennants Round 6 At Silkwood Two teams from Innisfail/Babinda met two teams from Silkwood. Team F Catalan and Team Dan Dunne could not be separated and ended with equal scores, 14/14. Team A Morrison was triumphant over Team Morris Pedrola by one shot, 22/21. Total Scores: Innisfail/Babinda 36 shots and Silkwood 35 shots, so close and yet so far! Hope all players enjoyed their games. We at Silkwood enjoyed your attendance.

Wednesday, Oct 28 Denise Charman and Jeannette Bucklar/Karin Rastoll def Jean Messina and Anna Della Bella; Alan Hudson and Barry Green won convincingly over Delmo Tarditi and “Dutchy”.

Friday, October 30 - Club Champion Semi Final/Walking Pairs

Alan Hudson and Morris Pedrola 24 def Dan Dunne and Delmo Tarditi 14.

Sunday, November 1 - Social Bowls Dan Dunne, Bryan Meyers and Anna Della Bella comfortably defeated Brian Brooks, Lee Mayell and Alan Hudson 25/17; Delmo Tarditi, Tony Cates and Wayne Mayell drew even with Barry Green, Daniel Gaucci and Gloria, our new visitor, 20/20.

Friday Night is our traditional BBQ and Barefoot Bowling; start at 6pm.

Our contact no is 0459 211 552; in doubt of play give us a call. All are welcome.

Email:silkwoodbowlsclubinc@ gmail.com.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls IT was great to see 32 bowlers participating on the green at social bowls last Thursday afternoon.

The team of Terry Curran, Mal Clifford, Greg Steve and John Kempster were winners .

Sergio DellaPossa and Eileen Hamman proved too strong for Jamie and Helen Patterson in the club mixed pairs.

In the club triples, Sergio DellaPossa, Alan Morroson and Sammy Pagano defeated Alf Strano, Alf Siliato and Snow Clark in a close encounter 14-12.

Don’t forget the club triples games are to be played on or before November 15.

Any outstanding club games are to be organised and played as soon as possible as time is running out for the end of season.

The club Christmas goose and presentation will be held on December 20.

Donations for the goose prizes are most welcome.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls WITH many ladies absent on Wednesday, only two games of social bowls were played.

Pam Anderson and Joan Atkinson 18, proved too strong for Catarina Cook and Lyn Stevenson 5. Eileen Hamann, Ann Rule and Marg Hesp fought out a pointby-point game with Sue Morrison, Diana O’Brien and Jan Dunn. Both teams were point for point for the 18 ends until finally, Hamann’s team 14 on the last end, defeated Sue’s team 13.

Tully Bowls: Rod Bradley ,Steve Szabo , Peter Smith, John Taylor.

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The five senior ladies enjoyed a relaxed afternoon while the work on the restoration of the riverbank continues at an amazing pace. Over this weekend, both the mixed pairs and the next round of the Edgerton three-bowl pairs will be played.

Ingham Ladies Bowls Club A reasonably cool social afternoon was enjoyed by members with surprise prizes of chocolates for everyone at the end of play. Results: Patti Miguel’s team of Wendy Coe, Carol Barnes and Carmel Wickens won the day, being awarded the most chocolates with 22 points - defeating Lynette Melvin, Alison Rutherford, Jan Colsen and Fina Di Bella on 9 points; Janese Craven, Sandy Ryan, Judy Fenoglio and Bev Eddleston 16, defeated Kay Rotondo, Janice Casanovas and Maria Moore on 10 points.

Next Wednesday, November 11 is our Presentation of Trophies. Cards will be called at 12.45pm. Please have your name on the board by Sunday, November 8. On kitchen duty at 11am is Elsa, Maria M and Norma. Elsa, Judy and Lynette - could you please bring a tart.

Everyone please bring a Cent Sale to the value of $10. For further enquiries phone Patti on 0417 608 279.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, Oct 28 Ladies’ Consistency Final: Mary Bacic 159 defeated Robyn Brunello 141.

Men’s Pairs Final: Peter Smith, John Taylor 22 defeated Steve Szabo ,Rod Bradley 20.

Sunday, Nov 1 Twenty bowlers braved the hot conditions: Team 1 Robyn Brunello, Michael Knight, Pam Staier (6) v Team 2 Adrian Woollard, Pauline Edwards, Ron (12); Team 3 Ian Revie, Rod Tennant, Joan Mercer (3) v Team 4 Alan Awty, Lou Brunello, Jeff Swincer (11); Team 5 Ray Downing, Val Zamora (13) v Team 6 Judy Hood, Bev Harrop (5); Team 7 Keryn Awty, Joanne Townsend (21) v Team 8 Ray Wicks, Margaret Fanna (3).

After Smoko: Team1 (7) v Team 3 (11); Team 2 (6) v Team 4 (25); Team 5 (7) v Team 7 (6); Team 6 (13) v Team 8 (9).

Our Club is open for functions; please phone 4068 1230 for bookings.

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Third Hole in One in three weeks at Innisfail Golf Club THERE must be something in the water at Innisfail Golf Club course as it registered its third Hole in One in as many weeks.

Congratulations to John Lombardi for his first Hole in One during the Hoad Business Development - Xero and MYOB Stableford last Saturday.

Lombardi, who has been playing for 50 years, achieved his first Hole in One when a perfectly struck 4 iron using a Tittleist #2 ball hit the green and slammed in the 2nd hole on the second bounce.

For the past three weeks, club sponsor Stephen Todd has been in the groups when Rod Ingram got his Hole in One, Todd's own Hole in One the following week, and when Lombardi nailed his Hole in One last Saturday.

Any golfers wanting to add a Hole in One to their name, best book a time slot with Toddy as soon as possible.

Round 2 of the Far North Queensland Golf Association Pennants series was held at Innisfail last Sunday where Innisfail were up against Gordonvale and Cairns against Southern Districts.

Our teams played the best they could with the home course advantage but unfortunately Innisfail went down in all grades.

In A Grade, Andrew Rose and Trent Mann played well to secure their wins. Jake Cockle just missed his match against Ty Williams.

Ian Street was the only successful player, winning 2/1 in B Grade.

C Grade - Geoff Johnston won his first match, and first timer Rauno Lehtsalu had the round of his life for a 7/6 win. Stephen Todd was so close to winning with his match going to the 21st hole.

Round 3 of FNQGA Pennants against South-

ern Districts will be played at El Arish Country Club this Sunday.

It's heating up on both fronts in Wednesday Allsporters with the weather and Maurie Jarrott Consistency Series. Well done to Ian McDonald for his great play.

Results 1st - Ian McDonald 21pts 2nd - Jim Ferguson 20pts NTP - Ian Street Jim Ferguson displayed great form during last week's Friday 9 Hole competition.

Results 1st - Jim Ferguson 17pts 2nd - Addi Butorac 16pts NTP - Craig Alman Thanks to Bryce Hoad for his continued support of the Hoad Business Development Stableford.

The course was playing long on Saturday and you needed to play some good golf to get amongst the prizes.

Trent Mann and Luke

Peters set the early pace with 38 points for the round. The best scores from the afternoon were all tied on 36 points and we even had a couple of the Gordonvale boys come down to play the course before pennant so thanks to Jay Lloyd and Ty Williams.

9 & 18 - Debra Smith All members are advised the Annual General Meeting of Innisfail Golf Club will take place at the club on Saturday, November 28 starting at

9.00am. Tee off for the Saturday competition will commence from 10.00am pending length of the AGM. Nomination forms are available at the club.

John Lombardi, one of the 3G members and volunteers on the course is again to be congratulated for his first Hole in One during the round.

Results 1st - Trent Mann 38pts c/b 2nd - Luke Peters 38pts NTP's 1 & 10 - Trent Mann 2 & 11 - Hole in One John Lombardi 3 & 12 - Lance Masina/ Debra Smith 4 & 13 - Ian McDonald 5 & 14 - Jake Cockle 6 & 15 - Trent Mann 7 & 16 - Ty Williams 8 & 17 -

Innisfail golfer John Lombardi landed his first Hole in One which is the third for the club in as many weeks

Three local fighters ready to rumble in Gladstone to contest Queensland title belts MARIA GIRGENTI FIVE fighters from Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail have been training intensively for weeks and are ready to do battle this Saturday as they feature in the BEAST Fighting Foundation Championship IV Fight Night in Gladstone with three aiming for State Title belts.

Quinton 'Da Hitman' Smith has stepped up in weight and is up against an older and wiser opponent, Luke 'Rattlesnake' Ruddick from Snake Pit Gym in Rockhampton over five three-minute rounds with both fighters vying for their first Pro Muay Thai Featherweight title belt.

Kyle Mayocchi is up against a brave and experienced opponent, Taj Fewquandie in the MMA Amateur fight over five three-minute rounds to defend his Amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Lightweight (70.3kgs) title belt.

Mayocchi's opponent, Fewquandie from Ignite Martial Arts Academy in Caloundra has an MMA Amateur fight record of 2 - 5 - 0 (Win-Loss-Draw) and will be desperate to break a four-fight losing streak. He is ranked 55th of 135 active Australian and New Zealand Amateur Featherweights and 33rd in Bantamweight.

Brodie Mayocchi will defend his Junior MMA Featherweight title belt when he goes up against Jake Piper.

The Mayocchi brothers and Smith have been fighting for seven years.

Smith and Kyle Mayocchi feature on the Main and Co-Main event in what is expected to be a blockbuster night of fighting.

Jonathan Kuhn who trains at both Fusion Fight and Fitness gyms in Cairns and Innisfail is up against Jai Ruane in the MMA Lightweight bout.

Amber Mayocchi who has not long started in Muay Thai is fighting Georgia Ralph's in her debut official Muay Thai Bantamweight bout.

The Beast Championship is a fight promotion showcasing Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Kickboxing, Boxing, Muay Thai and Grappling events for professional and

amateur fighters.

The link to the live stream of the event is https://tinyurl.com/beastchampionship4 On September 21, Clayton 'The Athlete' Cook from Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail will feature in the main event when he goes up against the rapidly rising

Joseph 'Machine Gun' Gabiola from Townsville.

Both fighters will contest the newly vacant WMC Super Middleweight Pro Queensland title belt over five three-minute rounds and full Muay Thai rules at the sold-out Explosive Fight Promotions Fight Night in Cairns.

Local fighters Brodie Mayocchi, Quinton Smith, Kyle Mayocchi will be contesting Queensland title belts this Saturday in Beast Championship Fight Night in Gladstone while Clayton Cook will also be fighting for a WMC Middleweight Pro Queensland title belt on November 21 in Cairns

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Emma Thurston wins first ever event in C Grade shoot-out at Silkwood Clay Target monthly shoot JUST over 40 shooters took part in Silkwood Clay Target Club's monthly shoot held on Sunday in fine and hot conditions with shooters from Silkwood, Atherton Tablelands, Herbert River and Townsville taking part in four events.

C - 2nd: Bill Evans (Atherton Tableland) 64/75 Event 3: 25 Target Handicap Open 1st: Joe Collins (Atherton Tableland) 26/26

Congratulations to our oldest and youngest shooters at the event.

AA - 1st: Ron Gough (Silkwood) 103/103

Results were as follows:

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C - 1st: Peter Vit (Atherton Tableland) 68/75

Joe Collins at 93 years young won the Handicap event, while Emma Thurston, aged 15 who has been shooting for two months won her first ever event in a shoot off in C Grade.

Collins is a dark horse having recently won C Grade High Gun, a week later he goes to B Grade and wins B Grade High Gun, then on Sunday he wins the Handicap which is a fantastic result for his age.

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2nd: Duncan Sutherland (Silkwood) 25/26 3rd: Mario Raccanello (Silkwood) 34/35 Event 4: 25 Target Double Barrel AA - 2nd: Michael Thurston (Silkwood) 102/103 A - 1st: Andrew Casella (Atherton Tableland) 65/65 A - 2nd: George Bugeja (Silkwood) 64/65 B - 1st: Neil Worsley 25/25 B - 2nd: Luke Zammit (Silkwood) 26/27

Event 1: 25 Target Double Barrel - Cash Divide

C - 1st: Emma Thurston (Silkwood) 28/30

AA - 1st: Aaron Lemphers (Herbert River) 25/25

C - 2nd: Alan Birch (Atherton Tableland) 27/30

AA - 1st: Paul Crapella (Silkwood) 25/25 AA - 1st: Nathan Thurston (Silkwood) 25/25 AA - 1st: Joe Sebastiani Jnr (Townsville) 25/25 AA - 1st: Christopher Santarossa (Silkwood) 25/25 A - 1st: Peter Robertson (Silkwood) 25/25 A - 1st: Joe Zappala (Silkwood) 25/25 A - 1st: Frank Scamnello (Silkwood) 25/25 B - 1st: Alf Strano (Silkwood) 25/25 B - 1st: Mario Raccanello (Silkwood) 25/25 C - 1st: Bill Evans (Atherton Tableland) 23/25 C - 2nd: Alan Birch (Atherton Tableland) 21/25 Event 2: 45 Target Medley AA - 1st: Paul Crapella (Silkwood) 122/125 AA - 2nd: Ron Gough (Silkwood) 121/125 A - 1st: George Bugeja (Silkwood) 73/75 A - 2nd: Alan Poggioli (Atherton Tableland) 116/125 B - 1st: Luke Zammit (Silkwood) 73/75 B - 2nd: Mario Raccanello (Silkwood) 70/75

Joe Collins, 93, keeps improving with age as he took out the Handicap event on Sunday after having recently won C and B Grade High Gun

Silkwood shooter Emma Thurston who has only been shooting for two months won her first ever event on Sunday with a shoot-out in C Grade

Innisfail District Cricket Association forges ahead MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL District Cricket Association recently held their AGM at their clubhouse and elected their committee for the 2020-21 year.

Daniel Bradford was re-elected for his

fourth term as President, Luke McAvoy (Senior Vice President), Martin Costello (Junior Vice President) Ange Williams (Secretary) and Donna Vecchio (Treasurer).

The association said a special thanks to outgoing treasurer Dannielle

Innisfail District Cricket Association 2020-21 committee: Luke McAvoy, Daniel Bradford, Donna Vecchio and Marty Costello. Absent: Ange Williams

Poidevin-Martin for her years of service.

The association has been successful in securing a $34,000 Community Benefit Fund Grant from the Department of Justice, to be used to update the turf and cricket nets at the TAFE grounds, as well as major safety improvements around the club house.

This year IDCA also applied and received a $2,000 COVID Active Clubs Grant from the Department of Sport and Recreation. The funding will be used for operating costs and purchase of equipment.

Innisfail cricket training commenced in mid-October and new and prospective players are still welcome. Any new players wanting to give it a go are encouraged to come along to training.

Juniors 12-18 years training sessions are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm while Girls/Womens 12+ years train on Thursdays from 5.00pm at Goondi Sporting Reserve.

If you have any questions regarding registration or training, please contact Marty on 0429 741 120 or visit the Innisfail Thunder Facebook page.

Full time seniors training has started with sessions held at 4.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Goondi Com-

bined Sports fields and at the junior nets in Tully (off Anderson Street), with an optional joint training session at MARCS Park, Mission Beach from 4.30pm on Wednesdays.

The senior and junior season has commenced and due to COVID-19, this season will be a T20 and one day format across all grades with 50, 40 or 30 over games.

Innisfail Thunder Open women's team is looking to defend their 2019/20 Cricket Far North premiership this season and has a new look with several young players.

There is cricket to suit ladies and girls of all skill levels from players under the age of 12 upwards with their season due to start this month. To register please visit www.playcricket.com.au and search for Innisfail Thunder.

Junior and Master Blaster season for primary school aged children started on October 9 and is held every Friday from 5.00pm at Goondi Sports Reserve running until December 4.

IDCA ran a Krispy Kreme Donuts drive as a fundraiser to purchase new equipment and those who placed orders collected their dozens at the end of last month.

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Shane Muriata

“OH when the Saints, go marching in, oh when the Saints go marching in, oh when the Saints, go in marching, oh when the Saints go marching in”. With the victory song belting out loud at fulltime amongst the newest women’s AFL Cairns Champions the Saints, you could be forgiven that this bunch of girls have been playing footy since birth, such was their dominance in the Grand Final last weekend. Filled with nerves all week for the last game of the season, AFL’s newest heroes of the north literally walked into Cazalys and took the trophy away in ruthless fashion by smashing the Tigers by 49 points. With a large contingent of supporters making the trip north to support our local Tully girls, Jarra Creek road Mayor Jane Henley was very delighted with the result when I messaged her asking, did they win? “Yes, they won!!!!”

With the Mad Monday celebrations still in full swing after their victory over the hapless Tigers, superstar Molly McNamara found time amid all the festivities to take a call to let everyone know how special the game was: “We just wanted it more. We went in there with a game plan to run them around because they were such a physical side. Once we got that roll on, we knew it would take something special to beat us”.

Amongst all the euphoria of winning a title, Molly still found time to thank those that matter “It was a special day seeing

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all my family, my mum in her pom pom gear. Just looking around at the end made it worth it. Akayla Peterson, well, she just showed up and showed the way. We are going to enjoy this one for a while.”

As we wrapped up the phone call, I felt very privileged to talk to Molly because it reminded me that women in sports is changing the way we view sports on a global scale. Only two years ago, the women’s AFL Grand Final drew 50,000 spectators to the Adelaide Oval, and the women’s Cricket World Cup Final drew almost 90,000 people to the MCG. I’ve got a sneaking suspicion that the women who fly our women's sports flag from the north will be getting closer to the big time than they realise, even our superstars who call the Gumboot Statue their home.

A special shout out on the community sports front this week to Brendan on scoring a century in the Innisfail Tully Mission Beach level 3 match on the weekend. In a brilliant batting performance, it took Brendan 71 balls to cruise to an unbeaten 103 in a memorable match. With the upcoming Ashes to be held in Australia, Coach Justin Langer will at least have depth when Australia reconvenes against India this Summer.

Well done Brendan. All the best to all the schools within our region who are starting their swimming lessons within the schools. I have the absolute pleas-

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QRL History Committee

Origin: will history repeat?

BY the time this goes to print we will know the result of Origin 1.

History has a habit of repeating itself and with so many debutants in the Qld side it brings back memories of game one, 2001 when Wayne Bennett who was also coach that year, selected 10 new faces in the Qld side.

This week one of the debutants for Qld was Sydney Roosters forward Lindsay Collins. Lindsay has a very good rugby league pedigree being the grandson of former Qld, NSW and Australian winger Lionel Williamson and great nephew of Qld winger Henry Williamson. The Williamsons grew up on a cane farm near Daradgee and Lionel was working at South Johnstone mill when he made the NQ and Qld sides in 1964. His team mates in that Qld side included Tully’s Angelo Crema and Danny Clifford.

In those days of residency rules, players would end up playing against their own state. It wasn’t all one way traffic though, and while plenty of Queenslanders like Lionel had to wear the NSW jersey once they moved to Sydney, Qld had several star players who were in fact originally from NSW in the pre origin era. The captain of the 1963 Tully Foley shield winning side, Bob Banks was a case in point. Bob played almost all his senior football in Qld and played for Qld many times but was originally from NSW. Back to the Williamsons though and after playing for Qld and making the Australian side in 1968 from Innisfail Lionel moved to Sydney to play for the Newtown club. In 1971 he was selected to play for NSW under the residency rule.

That same year the QRL set up a special intensive training squad where a group of up and coming players were

ure of watching the legendary Chris Catt teach hundreds of kids through his time the joys of proper swimming in Nth Qld. To all of the teachers that are making the trek to the pool this summer, thank you for teaching our kids to swim. Massive

thank you to the East Feluga Legends, you guys have set the Bar high.

selected to attend a live in training camp, which in those days meant taking time off work. The players were actually housed under the grandstand of the old Lang Park for a few weeks and it was a revolutionary approach to team preparation at the time.

The intensive training paid off for many of the young players selected as they went on to do great things in the game. Henry went on to win a premiership with Brisbane Wests in 1975 alongside another brother Max. Hooker John Lang carved out a long career for Qld and Australia and later as a coach with Brisbane Easts, Cronulla and Penrith whom he coached to an NRL premiership in 2003. Captain of the squad Bruce Hatcher is now the chair of the QRL and there was also a young policeman in the squad by the name of Wayne Bennett.

One of the players selected for this intensive training squad was Henry Williamson. When the Qld and NSW sides were selected, Henry was on one wing for Qld with Lionel opposite him for NSW!

Winners are Grinners.

Meg and Molly Macnamara, savour the victory.

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Innisfail and Tully junior netballers do region proud

The 11 Innisfail and Tully junior netballers, selected in two Peninsula teams which competed in a two-day carnival in Brisbane MARIA GIRGENTI AT the end of August, 11 Innisfail and Tully junior netballers were selected in two Peninsula teams and travelled to Brisbane to compete a two-day carnival held at Boondall Entertainment Centre and Nissan Arena.

Sasha-May Flegler, Cara Destro, Hunter Richtsfeld, Tehgan Gee, Riley Jones and Kate Walker were selected in the Under 15s team, while Brooke Destro, Isabella Slater, Maya Threlfall, Frances Musumeci and Melody Smith were in the Under 19s team.

Brooke Destro, Kate Walker and Riley Jones also play in Division 3 Open in

Innisfail and Cairns competitions.

Innisfail players made up more than half of both teams with players from Cairns, Atherton, Cape region making up the rest in each team.

Jones was named as Under 15s team on field captain and Kate Walker as off field captain, while Slater was the Under 19s team vice-captain.

The girls faced some stiff competition up against five Brisbane teams, Sunshine Coast/Gold Coast, Darling Downs, Met East, West and North, Capricornia and Townsville.

The Under 15s team finished eighth overall and were happy with the result as they hadn't achieved this for quite

Ingham FC Reserve Women fall just short SARI HYYTINEN TWO very excited busloads of enthusiastic supporters travelled with the Ingham FC Reserve Women to Townsville last Friday night for the football Grand Final.

Throughout the game fans were concerned at some of the ref’s decisions but despite this, the score was tied 2-2 at full time and the game went into overtime.

The Ingham FC Reserves’ performance was exemplary during their entire 2020 season, losing only one game during the normal season and winning the minor premiership.

Sadly during that match Kirrily Low broke her leg, but still chose to play in the Grand Final for 15 minutes.

“During her 15 minutes of the grand final although suffering a broken fibula Kirrily Low managed to draw defenders allowing our attackers to be free which resulted in us scoring our second goal to level the score,” Ingham FC Reserve women’s coach, Rodney Facetti said.

As the players are very multifaceted with enough skill to play more than one position, there was still the hope that they would win the Grand Final.

They fought hard last Friday but lost 3-2 in overtime.

Next Friday, November 13, the NQ presentation will be held in Townsville. Kirrily Low and Brooke McCloud have been nominated and we will find out the winner at the presentation.

The club presentations will be held on Saturday, November 21 at the Shire Hall. All girls will get to vote on who they think deserve the trophies.

some time. Under 19s placed 11th which is a pleasing result for the girls considering the timing of the event and while juggling school, work and sporting commitments.

The Peninsula carnival was supposed to be held in the first half of the year in May, however it was postponed until later in the year due to COVID-19.

Two Innisfail players Kate Walker and Brooke Destro who play in Innisfail A grade competition participated in a clinic in July/August as part of Netball Queensland's Emerging Talent program (ETP).

This clinic in Cairns was open to Under 15/16 players from Innisfail, Tully, Tablelands, Cairns, Port Douglas, Mossman and Weipa.

From this clinic, both girls were selected in the Marlin Coast-Marlins Under 16s team and Walker was named captain.

Their Marlins team competed against 11 other Queensland regional teams at the Nissan State Under 16 State Titles held over three days at Nissan Arena in Brisbane from September 20 - 22.

Both girls said it was a really good experience and they were able to see the talent level of teams from across the state. Walker who was selected in the Under 15s Peninsula team in 2019 took part in ETP for the first time, while it was Brooke Destro's first time competing at Peninsula level and second time in ETP. At the end of the State Titles, the

2021 Queensland Under 17 squad was selected and announced.

The purpose of the Emerging Talent Program (ETP) is to identify and develop players, coaches, umpires and selectors across Queensland to improve the depth of talent across all areas of the game.

Innisfail & District netballers Kate Walker and Brooke Destro who took part in Netball Queensland's Emerging Talent program, also selected in the Under 16s team for State Titles in Brisbane

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Innisfail Tigers crowned Johnstone River Football Under 11/12 champions MARIA GIRGENTI

THERE was fierce rivalry in the Johnstone River Football Under 11/12s grand final with a local derby as Innisfail Tigers went up against Boogan Stars 1 at Silkwood Junior Football Club grounds on Saturday.

After two 25-minute halves, Innisfail Tigers were crowned Under 11/12s champions and minor premiers after defeating Boogan 1 by 4-0. Goal scorers were Karina Guglielmi 1, Nate Pensini 2, and Luca Franco 1.

The winning team was made up of Luca Franco, Gurmaan Singh, Jasleen Kaur, Jason Schramm, William Toolen, Karina Guglielmi, Samreet Kaur, Mia Di Carlo, Archer Ingram (goalkeeper), Nate Pensini and Austen Page. Prabhsimran Singh Deol and Shaki Ashby were absent on game day.

Coach Renzo Franco said it was a challenging season with a very young side, with close to half the team moving up an age division those being Nate Pensini, Luca Franco, William Toolen, Archie Ingram and Mia Di Carlo.

"The players stepped up to the challenge, always giving 100% and fully deserved the win. Each week these kids showed great improvement, individually and as a team. The team had only one loss all season and one loss by forfeit and as a club and coach, we are extremely proud of every player," Franco said.

"From a coach's point of view, I couldn't be prouder of these players and their efforts and achievements this season."

A special thanks to Aidan Herbert who has excelled as a centre referee all season.

Tully Squirts Under 6s played for the first time at Silkwood and it was a full day of soccer action with games played in Under 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s/10s before the Under 11/12 grand final.

Innisfail JR Under 12s Division 1 team braved humid conditions in the FNQ Football grand final against Leichhardt Black at Endeavour Park, Cairns on Saturday and in a tight tussle finished as runners up after the game went into extra time and then a tense penalty shootout.

At full time scores were locked at 0-0 and despite each team having opportunities to score, the scores remained the same in extra time. The intense game went into a penalty shootout with Leichhardt winning by 4-3.

The team put in a huge effort all season and should be extremely proud of their achievements, especially

Innisfail Tigers Under 11/12s team were crowned champions after defeating Boogan Stars 1 in Johnstone River Football grand final last Saturday in their first year in the Cairns competition.

sleeves.

After 12 rounds, they remained undefeated and claimed the minor premiership while for the first time also earning an invitation to play the top North Queensland Under 12s teams in the Crad Evans Memorial Shield competition in Townsville this Saturday, November 7.

The only game the team lost was their last against their nemesis Leichhardt who they went on to again in the first semi-final which they won in a nail biter and went straight through to the grand final against Leichhardt Black.

Reed Bonassi scored an impressive 31 goals in 14 games to earn the Golden Boot award and Matthew Urquhart, usually a striker but for most of the season played as goalkeeper and did an outstanding job.

Jasper Curzon won Most Improved trophy, Most Consistent was Jake Lowe and Players' Player as chosen by his teammates was Reed Bonassi.

Coach Damien Musumeci recalled the first game of the season where the team were disjointed but managed to come away with a win.

He thought it was going to be a tough season but was amazed at how the players banded together, played for each other and wore their hearts on their

They also played with one substitute for most of the season, so the coach also paid tribute and presented premiership medals to Declan Sinton and Leo Mauloni who stepped up when two of their players were injured.

In 2021, these players will move up to Under 13s for Innisfail United and Musumeci said he is looking forward and excited to see what each of them can bring to the field next season.

He also gave a huge shout out to team manager Tash Musumeci, and sponsors Tanya and Duncan from Innisfail Glass & Aluminium for the team's awesome playing strips.

"A special thanks to an amazing team and to all the parents for their incredible support this year."

Cardwell Golf THE Ladies' Thursday competition was won by Arlie Robinson (41), not bad for an octogenarian, followed by Anne Jodrell (38). That is what makes golf a very special sport, any age, gender, level of ability can play! NTP was Anne Jodrell and the approach shot was June Kane’s.

Thursday's 13-hole Sporters winner was Arlie Robinson (31) on a countback from Doug Osmond (31) and Brian Wishart (31). The rundown was Christine Taylor (30), Des Ward, Frank Grimes and Dean Beech all on 29 points and Tracey Cousemacker (28).

Derek Maynard with a 50cm Mangrove Jack caught on the Jackson Jester minnow.

On Saturday, Men’s Captain Peter Topen and President Kev Martin led their teams in the yearly President versus Captain tussle! The winners were the Captain’s team with 496 points, the President’s team had 461 points. The three Teitzel’s Tully IGA vouchers were won by Jackie Olditch, Arlie Robinson and June Kane. The individual Stable-

ford was won by Bert Pajonk (41), with Arlie Robinson (39) second and Clint Isaac (38) third. The rundown went to Jackie Olditch (37), and Rowly Mott, Phil Wyatt, June Kane, Ian Ingram and Andrew Green, all with 36 points. NTPs Frank Grimes with two pins, Vicki Mott, Bert Pajonk and Rod Rackley who took the pin and the Jackpot on #7/16-hole and also had an Eagle on #6.

Thursday Ladies’ 18-hole comp and Sporters. Saturday is the November Monthly Medal. The Men’s Medal sponsored by Col Woods will be off the white tees and the Ladies’ Medal sponsored

by Mandy Carucci will be off the black tees. A big thank you to our valued sponsors.

PLEASE NOTE: competitions will be played in groups of four at eight minute intervals; registration is still via timesheet. Register by email to enquire: @cardwellgolfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigpond.com, or by phone or text to 0414 359 314. The timesheet can be viewed on the Cardwell Golf Club website: cardwellgolfclub.com.

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Last Saturday was the last day anglers were able to target barra for the year and there were some very good fish caught both in the coastal creeks and in the Hinchinbrook Channel. As mentioned earlier I feel numbers have been down this year so let’s hope we have a good wet and breeding season.

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On the other hand it has been a great year for mangrove jacks and there have been some very big jacks caught over the last week. My manager Derek Maynard managed a PB with a massive 50cm fish caught on a Jackson Jester. Small deep diving lures and soft plastics around the nine to 10 cm mark are ideal especially around hard fished areas.

Grunter are also being caught with some very big fish being reported in the Hinchinbrook Channel.

The upper freshwater reaches of the coastal creeks are fishing exceptionally well for sooty grunter and jungle perch. The sooties have all moved up into the Gorge country to breed and the jungle perch are moving down into the main river as the feeder creeks dry out. Surface lures such as the Jackson RA Pop have been working a treat.

At the time of writing this report which is very early in the week the weather forecast is for light winds for this coming weekend. This should allow the larger boats to travel out to the main reefs for a fish. The second coral reef fin fish closure will start next week on Thursday, November 12 and continue through to November 16.

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THE fantastic run of great boating conditions has allowed most boats the opportunity to travel out to the main reefs and beyond. There have been reports of red emperor, nannygai and jobfish being plentiful in the deep water on the edge of the shelf. Several boats travelled out wide to Myrmidon Reef to chase the big black marlin that turn up there this time of year. Several fish in the 100kg to 200kg mark were caught and released with one boat going two from six. Good numbers of yellowfin tuna and mahi mahi were found, and the occasional wahoo.

Closer in around the main reefs the coral trout have been plentiful with good numbers coming from a range of water depths. We had a blinder with a great catch of big trout caught from around the 45-metre mark. There have also been some good red throat and large moses perch and stripies caught.

Although there have been some excellent catches of nannygai, tea-leaf trevally and cobia, fishing the deep water rubble patches and wrecks has not been consistent. It seems the fish have been schooling at certain stages of the tide and then dispersing.

The islands have been fishing okay with good catches of grass sweetlip and the occasional trout. Spinning and jigging with metals, soft plastics and vibes has been reasonably successful with a few schools of bluefin tuna starting to move in close and some great golden trevally and the odd fingermark being caught.

Slow trolling large baits such as wolf herring around structure and island headlands has been enticing some big spanish mackerel, but the bull sharks remain a problem. I am now only going to the popular hotspots as a last resort and am looking at more obscure spots for my mackerel in an attempt to avoid the sharks. We need Fisheries or AIMS to do some research on bull sharks; their numbers seem to have exploded over the last few years.

We should start to see some grey mackerel starting to turn up around the islands and headlands soon, so keep your eyes peeled for feeding birds and have a

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Wet Tropic Times

Friday, November 6, 2020

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Tully/Mission Beach Level 3 team demolish Innisfail in first game of cricket season MARIA GIRGENTI

TULLY/MISSION Beach Level 3 cricket team played against Innisfail JMB in the first round of Jimmy Maher Cup Blue competition on Saturday at Miller Oval in Tully.

The home side had a great start to the season with Tully/Mission racking up a scintillating score of 6/248.

With some tight bowling and great field work Innisfail were all bowled out for 20 runs.

This week's shout out goes to Tully/ Mission Beach captain Brendan Verri for his brilliant batting performance notching up his century and finishing with 103 not out off 71 balls.

Michael Lindsay kept everyone entertained with his 66 not out off 28 balls, while Ryan Hurst was the team's star bowler taking a tidy six wickets.

A big thank you to JD Patane and Jayden Pacey from Tully Cricket who volunteered to step up a level to play in the team and displayed great club spirit.

A successful Cricket Far North Under 12 male junior representative trials were held over two days at Endeavour Park in Cairns last weekend which saw four players from Tully and two from Mission Beach Cricket Club selected to play in the Under 12s North Queensland Championships in Mackay from December 14-16.

Congratulations to Kade Corby (Tully) and Marko Van Vuuren (Mission Beach) for making the Under 12 A team, as well

as Riley Berge (Mission Beach), Aiden Getejanc (Tully), Jack Valeriano (Tully) and Riley Lindsay (Tully) for making the Under 12 B team.

This is the first time in many years Tully and Mission Beach Cricket clubs have had six players in the same age group selected in representative teams.

Senior results of Round 3 of Cricket Far North fixtures played over the weekend saw Cassowary Coast Cyclones A and B Grade teams travel away to Cairns.

The A grade team batsmen were given a much-needed confidence boost after they registered a gritty upset victory over reigning grand finalists Rovers, while the B Grade team also had a strong win over Rovers.

A Grade - Griffiths Park 1 Cairns- Saturday, October 31 Cassowary Coast 144 (36.2) (Kyle Cini 51; Ranvir Singh Basra 29) def Rovers 125 (31.1) (Luke Corlis 4/26; Jayden Giddins 2/12) B Grade - Griffiths Park 1 Cairns - Sunday, November 1 Cassowary Coast 6/178 (40) (Jasran Kalkat 40; Christo Van Vuuren 32) def Rovers 94 (20.5) (Pavneet Singh 4/18; Arun Singh Mann 2/20)

Tully/Mission Beach players JD Patane, Jayden Pacey, Michael Lindsay, Brendan Verri and Ryan Hurst after their crushing win over Innisfail in Tully

Tully/Mission Beach captain Brendan Verri acknowledges the crowd after he smashed 103 not out against Innisfail JMB

Kade Corby and Marko Van Vuuren were selected in Cricket Far North Under 12s A team, while Aiden Getejanc, Jack Valeriano, Riley Berge and Riley Lindsay were selected in Cricket Far North Under 12s B team to play in North Queensland Championships in Mackay next month