2020 August 14 Newspaper Edition

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COUNCIL COMMITS TO PORT HINCHINBROOK SEWERAGE SOLUTION PA G E 5

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MISSION BEACH STATE SCHOOL YEAR SIX CAMP

WEATHER FINES UP FOR ALIENS, UFOS, AND PICKLEBALL

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Rotary & CCRC: Building Community Together

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Gazza’s ‘Douglas’ Challenge IGGULDENS THE Gazza Challenge was originally created by Radio Personality Gary ‘Gazza’ McIlroy to entertain the communities of Mount Isa and Cloncurry. It soon became popular across other parts of Far North Queensland and is particularly loved along the Cassowary Coast.

15th/16th to promote Port Douglas, Mossman and the Daintree and to encourage our local friends to pay a visit.

This region, between Babinda and Cardwell, is a close neighbour to the Douglass Shire Region and has been a popular tourist destination for both short stays and extended visits.

• Mission Beach - 10am (VILLAGE GREEN, MISSION)

With this in mind, Gazza will be conducting a series of Challenges over the weekend of August

These special Challenges will be held at the following locations………..

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COURT HOUSE, EDITH ST.) • Babinda – 2 pm (OUTSIDE BABINDA MEAT MART) Each Challenge will provide an opportunity for Cassowary Coast locals to win superb holiday prizes supplied by Douglas Shire Businesses, plus obtain information about special Douglas Shire holiday deals, in the form of vouchers, exclusive to Cassowary Coast Residents and their families.

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Rotary & CCRC: Building Community Together SARI HYYTINEN TULLY Rotary were able to celebrate another success with this week’s opening of the second edition of pool shade at the Tully swimming pool. Despite the impediments created by COVID-19 with the cancellation of the Tully show (their yearly fundraiser opportunity), Rotaries strategic minds came up with a way to overcome the loss. They applied for a grant from Rotary District 9550 and members of the community also rose to

the occasion and donated.

Rotary acknowledged the support of Nick Giardina Builder, William Moran Engineering, Ando’s Plumbing, Celtic Construction and Utility Services, Noel Trapp Design, CMG Consulting Engineers, Nathan la Fauci Backhoe Hire, QMAC Machinery, Col’s Vinyl and Canvas Goods, Paul Scikluna Crane Truck Hire and Hanson Construction Materials.

Ron Degenhart the immediate Past District Governor, Rotary District 9550,

acknowledged the importance of the Rotary Club of Tully’s positive working relationship with council to provide community infrastructure. Mayor Mark Nolan acknowledged that he was glad to be working alongside Tully’s Rotary club as they are known for their commitment to community projects. Spending a day with a Tully Rotarian has resulted in a day of observing how many projects they have successfully built. The covered walkway, Violet Smith Footpath cover, The Town Entrance, the school

bus shelter, the state school shelter, the disabled toilets at the cemetery, just to name a few.

An important thing to understand when donating to your local Rotary is that you are helping fund district grants.

After hearing from multiple schools who utilize the facility and the swim club regarding how warm the pool had been in the last few years the Rotary were determined to assist and have successfully done so.

October 31: Count Down to State Elections SARI HYYTINEN WITH a pandemic creating uncertain times and unexpected new ways of doing business, the LNP party utilized zoom to select their candidate and for the last twelve weeks Scott Piper from the Northern Beaches has been campaigning hard.

date for. He is counting on the personal relatability he has developed in the community as a business owner and as a volunteer to ensure that the communities needs are fulfilled.

He recognizes that the Northern Beaches community has a significant proportion of younger voters.

Mr Piper is determined to get to know the members of the Hinchinbrook electorate personally. He completes his own letter drops, can be contacted on his own phone number and if there is not a community event to attend, he will create one.

“That younger voter demographic will have a completely different agenda and values. Between cost of living, electricity, through to job security. We have two different elements that we need to relate to, and we need to be able to communicate effectively.”

Mr Piper brings a diverse range of skills to the community. He is an entrepreneur; having started in IT and establishing a strong career over 23 years in the industry, he now has an events management company with a health and wellness arm which owns a couple of gyms. He also volunteered at multiple community groups to ensure that their needs were being looked after and outcomes were always created.

On the day that I met Mr Piper he had just returned from meeting with Lawrence Di Bella from Herbert Cane Productivity Services Limited - HCPSL. He believes that you need to meet with people in person to be able to understand their needs and is very aware of the current challenges being faced by farmers.

“The distinct concern vocalized in the farming community is their right to farm will be taken away.”

He wants to help a diverse community and recognizes that due to the change of the electorate’s boundaries in 2017 there are now two distinct groups with vastly different needs to accommo-

“The farmers are not the enemy. It's a misconception and the essential issue is creating that balance between protecting the environment and industry sustainability.”

Scott Piper talking to a resident of the electorate

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Tully Red Cross AGM We had to limit numbers and executives are Jean Vallianos OAM President, Dina Milone Vice President, Tanya Carroll Deputy Vice President, Noelene Byrne Secretary and Dot Gabiola Treasurer. The Mayor, Mark Nolan chaired the meeting.

I was honoured to receive Life Membership of the national Australian Red Cross and I thanked everyone who has helped the Red Cross.

We were able to send $4500 to help with flood, fire and now COVID disasters and raised $3900 from door knocking to help others as well.

We still need people to join us, so I invite you to come and enjoy good fellowship whilst able to help others.

Innisfail Banana Race Day Saturday August 15 Due to COVID restrictions and requirements (extra manpower, management plans and expenses), Innisfail Turf Club will be limiting this race day to owners and members.

Any owners wishing to attend this meeting will need to text or email the Secretary: harrisonkb@bigpond. com or 0418 182 595.

Once owners and members have notified the Secretary, a link will be sent to register attendance for the August 15 race meeting.

Only registered persons will be permitted to enter the grounds on race day and there will be a strong focus on segregation between members or owners and core racing participants.

The Banana luncheon, Fashions on the Field and after-party have all been cancelled.

The club would also like to notify patrons to reduce movement within our designated areas and the TAB facility will not be operating.

Patrons are encouraged to download the new TAB app – and remember to gamble responsibly.

Bookmakers will be available for the local races.

Trainers and Race Day personnel - please send your staff list to 0418 182 595.

Information regarding Innisfail Annuals will be posted as the event gets closer.

Innisfail Turf Club thanks everyone for their patience, understanding and co-operation during COVID-19.

Aurizon urged to put proposed tank removal in writing AURIZON has been urged to honour its commitment to remove the Babinda molasses tank in writing, after years of the issue to-ing and fro-ing between Cairns Council, the State Government-owned Queensland Rail and the Babinda Chamber of Commerce.

The office of local member Shane Knuth has chased up the matter, after Aurizon was quoted recently in the Wet Tropic Times saying it had no plans to remove the eyesore tank, previously used when the Babinda Sugar Mill was still operational.

Aurizon owns the structure, which is on Queensland Rail land.

Knuth’s office wrote to the Minister for Transport & Main Roads, Mark Bailey, who said by return email that “Queensland Rail Property team met with Aurizon earlier this week and discussed this matter.”

“Aurizon indicated they still intended to remove the deteriorating infrastructure, however they did not commit to a date in this meeting,” the Minister’s office said.

However the Minister has reaffirmed that the timeframes regarding the removal of the infrastructure is a matter for Aurizon. “As the local councillor and the Chamber of Commerce have been liaising directly with Aurizon, they are encouraged to continue to do so, to resolve the matter.”

A spokesman for Knuth’s office said: “we have asked for this commitment to be put in writing by Aurizon.”

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Community Support Centre Innisfail - Recreational Mornings August & September Community Support Centre Innisfail at 13 - 17 Donald Street are hosting two free recreation mornings in August and September.

On Monday, August 17 from 9.30am to 11.30am, join us for a morning of ‘Playing with Paper’ where we will create and decorate pretty paper-lined booklets. If you have any nic-nacs you would like to bring along to decorate your booklet, please feel free to bring them to use on the day.

Anyone interested in writing poetry, if you have written a poem and would like to share your work, then a free recreational morning Poetry with Santina will be held on Monday, September 21 from 9.30am to 12 noon.

Due to COVID-19 regulations, there is a limit of 10 people, so bookings are essential by calling 4043 8400 to book your spot.

Produce Swap and Art Mornings to return COMMUNITY Support Centre Innisfail in the big orange building at 13 - 17 Donald Street will continue to run the popular Thursday morning Produce Swap and Art Mornings under a new banner as of August 13.

The program coordinator indicated the change was designed to make the morning more inclusive for community members.

All members of the community are welcome to enjoy the activities offered, or to sit back and have a cuppa and a chat in a relaxed environment.

The morning provides an opportunity for a variety of activities including art and craft, swapping of produce and plants, meeting new people, as well as information about what is happening in our community, along with information on services and how to access them.

The newly named Community Social Morning will operate in the same time slot from 9.30am every Thursday. A light morning tea is provided, and the program is free so come along and connect while taking time out for yourself.

CSCI conforms to Public Health advice and has a COVID Safe Plan in place with appropriate strategies to keep all visitors and staff safe.

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WE are pleased to advise that applications for our $550.00 E-commerce Microgrants are open!

There are 11 x $550.00 grants available and applications are open until August 31, 2020.

This grant can provide your business with a helping hand if you are looking to expand your reach or innovate to create resilience. You can use this grant to create a new e-commerce platform or improve your existing platform. We strongly recommend that businesses in the retail, hospitality, tourism, and accommodation industries consider taking advantage of this opportunity.

Applications are online and can be filled out using the link on our website: www.hinchinbrookchamber. com.au.

Please note, the “Upload” feature is currently unavailable, so any quotes or supporting materials that need to accompany your application will need to be emailed to admin@hinchinbrookchamber.com.au. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Ingham’s Art Gallery Opening FOR the fourth year running TYTO Regional Art Gallery invited artists from local, regional and national arenas to enter the Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards. Celebrating the best in current practices across several media, the Awards are an excellent platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work.

The winners for 2020 were: Open Award: 1 Heather Byrne with The Hunting Perch, 2 Sarah Swan with Tropic and 3 Sonja Zappala with Waiting for my Ride.

Heather Byrne and Councillor Donna Marbelli.

Soraya Whelan, Joann Russo and Josie Barrett Local Artist: 1 Hans Bentzen with Bee-Eater, 2 Albert Smith with I’m looking at You and 3 Hans Bentzen with Kookaburra.

Section 1 painting: 1 Haidi Beard with Lorikeet, 2 Katie Butler with Ascending and 3 Sonja Zappala with Waiting for my Ride.

Section 2 Mixed Media: 1 Sally Moroney with Sandpipes, 2 Jane Milanovic with Mountain Lorrie and 3 Danish Quapoor with I Bin Chicken You Out. Section 3 Drawing: 1 Bron Horvath with After the Hunt, 2 Bron Horvath with Sacred Jewell and 3 Heather Byrne with Mirrored Perfection.

Section 4 Photography: 1 Sharon Cislowski with metallic Starlings, 2 Sharon Cislowski with Nest Building and 3 Diann Richardson with Sunny Daze.

Section 5 Ceramics: 1 Catherine Ogden with Covey of Quails.

Section 6 Sculptural Form: 1 Sarah Swan with Chips Anyone, 2 Sue Foley with Family Portrait and 3 Jimmy John Thaiday with Pirates of the Sky/2 Great Frigates.

Girringun Art Centre were honored to be able to exhibit two works on their Country in the Ingham Art Gallery’s foyer. The art work was completed by Josie (Warrgamy/Bandjin Traditional Owner) & Soraya (Warrgamay/Bandjin Traditional Owner). The centre feels the paintings are great representations of the strong cultural connection both women have to the Herbert River region of North Queensland.

Abergowrie State School OUR small rural school may be small, but we are achieving great things.

Our School received a Community Gambling Grant and we are unveiling our new ‘Nature Playground’ on Tuesday 18 August at 10-30am. We would love you for you come along if you are free?

Small schools are great schools and are vital to keeping small communities like Abergowrie alive.

Our small school is a close-knit community that provides an intimate learning environment that caters for individual learning needs. Not only are we achieving great academic outcomes for our students, we are also providing unique learning experiences. Our new nature playground is a great example of this. We incorporate practical lessons in our gardens with our school curriculum.

Our small school is special and we would love to showcase it to the region.

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Council commits to Port Hinchinbrook Sewerage Solution

DAVID GARDINER

A PLAN to upgrade sewerage infrastructure in the Port Hinchinbrook estate near Cardwell to meet current and future population growth is likely to result in capital and other funding requests from the state government.

At this week’s meeting, Cassowary Coast Regional Council committed to finding a long-term sewerage solution for the waterfront suburb, which has outgrown the existing sewage treatment works.

Solutions will focus not just on building a new treatment plant, but also on finding land for disposal by irrigation and additional works to critical existing infrastructure in the reticulation network, sustainable operational reliability and environmental licensing compliances.

Council took over the operation of the existing treatment plant in 2018 after the

company which owns it went into liquidation. At that time, there were public reports of failures to the plant and reticulation network, including spillage into local waterways. Following advice from the liquidator, Council undertook urgent remedial works to some of the sewerage pump stations to avoid an immediate risk to community, environment and public health.

An existing treatment plant management agreement with the state government, under which the state funds its ongoing maintenance, expires August 27.

Council will seek confirmation from the government of its ongoing maintenance intent if no funding for a new plant can be secured in the short-term.

Some facilities at the treatment plant require further significant renewal and maintenance costs, particularly an existing 1.5-megalitre effluent storage tank which is in very poor condition and in

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Council has estimated at least $9-million will be needed to fund a new sewage treatment plant and associated reticulation works, but that amount does not include any costs relating to the acquisition of the land needed for irrigation disposal or planning and environmental licencing costs.

Council said it cannot afford that outlay and will likely seek funding from the state government, or possibly through a special levy on local ratepayers after consulting the community.

There are a few key items that Council is seeking to ascertain from a community survey and engagement process, which it plans to start shortly. Council said “while it is critical Council continues to engage with and inform the Cardwell community regarding progress towards a long-term solution for Port Hinchinbro-

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ok, the key focus will be gaining some connection and understanding from the property owners within the Port Hinchinbrook Estate.”

A report at this week’s meeting said whether Council takes on the sewerage treatment or not, ultimately it will be this group of stakeholders paying for the essential service. “Correspondence will be sent directly to land owners for their direct feedback,” the Council report said. “Information will be available for residents and other interested parties to also provide feedback. The correspondence will include an update of Council’s current position, and provide a future outlook on a number of matters relating to sewage treatment and other outstanding matters at Port Hinchinbrook. A short survey designed to understand the community’s view on these matters will also be included.”

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Roads upgrade plan gets seal of approval MATT Dyason's letter in last week’s WTT about the sealing of all the region’s gravel roads has good merit and I hope the CCRC progresses Matt's proposal.

It certainly would make a difference to the water quality runoff to the GBR from such a large area of catchment from all the region’s unsealed roads and provide a better surface for crop delivery and tourists to our region.

Rod Trost Innisfail

Talks progress on sealing of gravel roads idea

Staying on track NOW that businesses are opening back up and events are happening, we are heading into pre-season to be jolly and if you are not already busy, then you soon will be.

Queensland business appears to not have slowed down as much as our southern friends and for that we should be grateful, but please stay mindful as we just do not know what will be around the corner.

We have a good day coming up soon, which is Father’s Day on September 6. A good day to acknowledge the positive influence fathers have had in our lives.

There are also sad weeks of reflection with suicide prevention week and child protection week. These are times when we look at supporting the people who needs us.

I am passionate about protecting and supporting values that are encompassed by organisations such as Rotary, as I feel maintaining these values is what makes this a great place to live. It’s why we are in a community that cares and protects our vulnerable people.

Tully has encompassed the values/foundations of Rotary.

Rotary has seven foundations: 1. tion

Peace building and conflict preven-

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Water, sanitation, and hygiene

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Maternal and child health

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Basic education and literacy

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Community economic development

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Protection of the environment

We need to ensure that rural communities maintain and grow the membership of organisations like Rotary. Adults need to work alongside each other to educate children on their history, who they are, where they came from, and how to ensure our nation continues to survive and thrive.

FURTHER to the article in last week’s Wet Tropic Times (Aug 7) about the sealing of all gravel roads in the Cassowary Coast Region, I am happy to advise your readers I have since had a meeting with the majority of the CCRC councillors including Mayor Nolan to express my idea in a more formal forum.

The reception was positive and councillors are now in the process of costing the proposal which will then be bought before all councillors for approval then submission to local and state authorities.

If the council submits the proposal along the lines of my idea, any government would surely find it very difficult to decline the proposal given the present economic environment and of course the main aim - to minimise reef runoff from approx 900 hectares of the region’s gravel road network.

After all our farmers are doing their very best to minimise runoff from farming areas and governments should be looking after their own backyard in the wettest region in Australia.

With the project being funded by government grants there will be no cost to ratepayers or residents and as I have stated provide employment for the years ahead.

The subject of depreciation on our new road asset was raised at the above meeting but as I suggested to those present an exemption from depreciation on this particular occasion for the reason of saving our world heritage-listed wonder of the world, the Great Barrier Reef for generations to come should be sought in the

Friday, August 14, 2020 submission to governments by the CCRC. Credit must also go to our new council for they are the first council in many years to allocate in their first budget substantial funds for the purpose of sealing and attending to road network hotspots in our vast region.

I have gained some encouraging responses from local politicians.

I encourage all who may be interested in this proposal to discuss it with your councillor as soon as practicable.

Matt Dyason Innisfail

Kindness always pays TO the gentleman who gave me ‘only $12’, the price of a small piece of Corn Brisket on special which will give my wife & I three meals or buy six loaves of bread which will last us four weeks. Yes we can still buy it for $2 a loaf at our local IGA. Now to lead up to the story.

I needed an ‘allen key’ to fix a spray in the bathroom.

I wasn’t game to call a plumber as last time I called a tradesman, it cost me $26.50 for the job and $80 call out fee. As a pensioner this was a big plug. I went down to the local hardware store but they only had sets which I wasn’t game to buy as the one I thought may fit cost $17 and if it didn’t, I was $17 down. As we don’t go out much, then only if we have to.

I decided to pick up my wife and go for a drive to Tully. We stopped at Pacific Fasteners where the man behind the counter informed me he only had sets. I informed him I was a pensioner and I couldn’t take the chance of buying a set as you couldn’t try the key & if it didn’t fit I would be well out of pocket. He measured the spray, said “hold on a minute” and came back with a set and said this is only $5, as I thought and I’m very hard of hearing, I said I can afford that. I’ll take that and I said how can they afford to make an article like that for $5. Then he said no it’s $12. As I only had $38 to last until next pension day which was a week away I did a quick bit of thinking. I thought it has got to be fixed as it was making a big mess in the bathroom. I got my wallet out and he said you don’t need that it’s already been taken care of.

To that gentleman I can only say thank you; I was so over-awed I did not even shake your hand or ask you your name; I’m Sorry.

Thank you very much once again.

- ‘A grateful pensioner, Cardwell’.

Cassowary Coast tourism recovery hopes HOW tourism is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and downturn in the Cassowary Coast region has been reported to this week’s Council meeting.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council said it had continued towards assisting local operators with support and identifying their common challenges. Businesses have expressed they need two things to survive through to the next tourist season in June 2021: customers and support initiatives.

to Townsville. Farm workers are still a very big part of the Tully, Innisfail and Cardwell market. Not a lot of interstate travelers have arrived just yet. Late in July, the interstate numbers gradually increased.

“June and July has seen an increase in visitor activity, noticeably after the Queensland borders were opened early June, and during the July school holidays.”

“Continuing Jobkeeper (a federal govt program) support beyond September is specifically identified by local businesses as an essential need for surviving through to the next tourism season,” the report noted.

A number of operators have used the situation to review and improve their business practices and/ or marketing, supported by industry initiatives and webinars. “Bookings can be very last minute as nobody is making future plans, so it’s all the week before travel or the week of travel that people call up,” the report said.

According to the report in Council’s agenda, there has been an increase of visitation during school holidays and on the back of Tropical Coast Tourism campaigns which have targeted people from Cairns

“Mission Beach is doing quite well in most areas. There are some that didn’t get as much of a rush as others but the holidays were great for the local economy. Many are saying that the majority of custom-

ers are Townsville and Cairns locals coming through on weekends, some are staying for a couple of nights. As opposed to the traditional winter travelers who stay longer.”

The picture has not been as positive for Innisfail: “Innisfail – in general isn’t doing much better,” the Council update said. “They have still got farm workers coming but a lot of them are waiting to see what happens. Kurrimine Beach and Bramston are full at the moment, Paronella Park has been filling up most nights. It is hit and miss based on location, location like the beaches are doing good, but Innisfail itself not as good with accommodation still slow.”

School holidays and the weekends of the shows were good for Cardwell, with mostly Townsville to Cairns visitors again. “Some caravan parks are busy while others are not. Tully still has a lot of farm workers as their main guests. Slowly seeing more people and Butler Street looks fairly busy most days.”

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Thrifty and Affordable recipes DO you have a thrifty and affordable recipe idea?

Each year the Tully Support Centre gathers recipes from staff, volunteers and community members to be included in the recipe database.

Out of this database the TSC chooses 40 or so recipes to be included in the annual Thrifty and Affordable Recipe Book which is distributed to TSC clients accessing Emergency Relief financial assistance, and interested community members.

The home cooked meal A home cooked meal is becoming increasingly rare. The family ritual that our parents and grandparents enjoyed, of creating a meal to be shared with friends and family, is at risk of being lost to time.

Interestingly, it is time that seems to be the biggest factor in the move away from the family, prepared

and eaten meal.

I learnt to cook in my parents’ kitchen; both mum and dad were good cooks. I can also remember reading my grandmother's cookbooks and the tactile sensation of turning the pages, reading the recipes and seeing the black and white image of the finished dishes.

Not only is the family meal a great way to pass on cooking skills to our children but it is also a great way to spend time with our kids and talk with them. Standing shoulder to shoulder with anyone, rather than face-to-face; is a non-confrontational way to talk and you are more likely to get a positive response.

Eating out or an ‘easy meal’ is great every now and then and gives everyone, including the cook a night off, but eating out can be expensive. It is with this in mind that the TSC has gathered a large collection of thrifty and af-

fordable recipe ideas over the years.

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Tully Support Alcohol fuelled violence is not OK News Centre with

ALCOHOL can impair your decision-making processes and lead to confrontations and senseless violence.

• Avoid fights - or risk the physiShane Greenwood cal, emotional and legal consequences All too often a split-second decision

• Don't use an angry or aggres54 Street, Tully canBryant result in people getting hurt-or4068 even 1004 sive tone when speaking with people killed when they just went out to have a good time.

Violence is not the answer to solving disagreements and there can be serious If you have a recipe for long-term consequences for both the a healthy, affordable meal person throwing the punch and the perthat you would be willing son who is punched. to share please email the Throwing a single punch can: TSC at maxine@tullysup• Rob you of your future portcentre.com.au mail to PO Box 212, Tully or drop • Have negative impacts on your it in to the centre. family The Tully Support • Cost you your employment Centre is funded by the • Prevent overseas travel Queensland Government • Result in the lifelong guilt of havand services communities ing taken another person’s life. Victims throughout the Cassoof a single punch: wary Coast.

• Don’t always walk away with The Centre is located just a bruise at 54 Bryant Street in Tul• Can have a permanent disability ly, opening hours Monday, • May need ongoing care by famTuesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm & 2pm ily and friends to 4pm and Wednesday • May not be able to work again 9am to 1pm & 2pm to • May never be able to travel due 6pm. to disability To register your interest or more info about groups and other services please call 4068 1004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre.com.au or follow us on Facebook: ‘Tully Support Centre Inc’.

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• Stay in well lit, public places with good security • Move to a different location or venue to get away from aggressive people • Let a bouncer know if someone is being aggressive • Scout the venue and leave if it seems too rowdy or risky •

Avoid known trouble spots

• Drink responsibly so that you maintain control over yourself • Remove mates from potential conflict situations before they develop, or •

Call it a night and head home

• May die because of their injuries. Remember that it is ok to just walk away.

Here are some tips for avoiding violence: • Walk away from conflict – you have a choice •

Avoid going out with friends

Volunteers wanted for new Braking the Cycle learner driver mentor program MARIA GIRGENTI PCYC INNISFAIL is about to launch an exciting new program, ‘Braking the Cycle’ and is looking for learner driver volunteer mentors to support young people to achieve their driver's licence and improve their life opportunities.

In 2020, the program has been expanded to run at 48 PCYC Queensland locations throughout Queensland and is supported by the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC).

Braking the Cycle is a learner driver mentoring program that empowers young people currently facing barriers, to undertake the mandatory 100 hours of supervised driving required to obtain their licence.

This program matches young drivers aged 16 to 25 years with a volunteer mentor and provides a safe vehicle to support participants to complete their logbook hours and achieve their licence.

Braking the Cycle’ coordinator Bonnie Lugg is looking forward to PCYC Innisfail's launch of the learner driver volunteer mentor program

Two brand new vehicles and comprehensive training will be provided, and the program is expected to get underway in September.

Mentors not only provide practical instruction to help participants develop positive road safety attitudes and safe driving behaviours, they also offer encouragement, positive support and community connection.

Obtaining a driver's licence assists young people to secure employment, access further education and training opportunities and remain connected to family, friends and their community. This mobility is a particularly important aspect for those living in remote and rural communities where public transport is limited.

Previous program statistics have revealed an average of 70% of graduates gain employment or go onto further education within three to six months of gaining a licence.

Braking the Cycle aims to create safer young drivers and increase social inclusion and workforce participation of disadvantaged at risk young people through mentoring, education and assistance to obtain a driver's licence.

Since 2013, Braking the Cycle has helped over 1,600 young people obtain their driver's licence

through a network of over 485 volunteer mentor drivers, over 50 vehicles and the support of more than 50 government, community and corporate partners.

Braking the Cycle has been awarded 15 State and National Road Safety Awards and in December 2018 received the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award.

Program coordinator Bonnie Lugg said she is excited about the program and can't wait for it to get started to assist local youth, as well as provide them with independence and positive opportunities.

Volunteer driver mentors are needed to support young people with obtaining their driving hours.

Mentors must hold an Open Licence (minimum of 12 months), possess or be willing to obtain a Blue Card and be able to commit for one hour per week, with flexible hours available.

For further information on how to become involved as a mentor, please contact Bonnie on 0428 737 071 or via email: bonnie.lugg@ pcyc.org.au.

COMMUNITY

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Babinda craft ladies sew hard to meet face mask demand DAVID GARDINER

THE growing need for face masks in southern Australia during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the quiet town of Babinda, with a group of arts and crafts ladies working vigorously to keep up with demand.

Out of their store in Munro Street and from home, the volunteers at Babinda District Arts & Crafts started busily sewing the masks when demand began picking up from the start of August just as Victoria and parts of NSW went back into lockdown.

said Milevskiy. “People are just realising it’s safer to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.”

Milevskiy is one of three ladies making the face masks. In hers, she is using fabrics with bright, flamboyant prints. “If we do have to do this, then let’s have fun with it.”

The craft ladies believe they’ve al-

ready had a fair bit of experience making the masks and are prepared to make lots more if they have to. Milevskiy said they have kept children closely in mind when choosing colours and prints, for example comic book heroes. “Dinosaurs, sporting things, animals, all sorts of things that appeal to children because I think they’re ones we might have a bit of trouble with getting to wear it. But then again, they like to play with them.”

While the face masks are going “as fast as I’m putting them out”, the pandemic-forced demand for the accessory has also meant the Co-op shop has enjoyed exposure to a whole lot of new customers, who are starting to realise what other arts and crafts they have on

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sale. “It’s all arts and crafts people that are local that sell their gear in here and having the masks is bringing people in.

While they’re here they have a look and see what else is around and often end up buying other things as well which is really good.”

Compared with other similar face masks the Co-op has looked up online, they believe their product is very competitively priced. They range from $8 per men’s mask, to $6 for the women’s version and kid's masks are $4 each.

Any queries about orders for the face masks can be directed to the Babinda Arts and Crafts Co-op on (07) 4067 2044, or through their Facebook page.

Customers, mainly concerned friends and relatives of residents of the two states, have been coming into the Coop since the word spread around that the ladies were creating their own face masks in three different sizes and many varying colours and prints. The buyers are mostly sending the masks down to their loved ones and friends, in many cases because of unavailability of masks where they live.

The masks are sewn using quality cotton fabrics and there is an inner lining on each one, effectively creating a double-layer product.

Co-op manager Dot Milevskiy said she first started making masks when her niece in Victoria ordered some. “And then I thought, I’ll just put some in the shop, and then it’s just snowballed from there,” she said. “We’ve made over 200 in the last two weeks.”

But it’s not just the COVID-19 ‘hotspots’ where the hand-made masks are being sent. Areas interstate and even close to Babinda have also heard about the products and wanted to stock up.

“An awful lot have gone down to Victoria, I know that and some have gone to the Sunshine Coast, to the Tablelands,”

Babinda Arts & Crafts Co-op's Dot Milevskiy and Belinda Coombs with the face masks

Cassowary Coast legal fees questioned by ratepayers MAX TOMLINSON WHO will bear the considerable cost of Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Chief Executive Officer James Gott’s legal fees – Mr Gott himself or the CCRC ratepayers?

Fred James, President of the Cassowary Coast Residents and Ratepayers Action Group, categorically believes the ratepayers will be saddled with the bill, estimated to be in excess of $2 million.

However, Council has a different view.

The matter came to a head last week when Mr James succeeded in having a number of documents relating to the long-running affair released 10 months after he had lodged a request with the Office of the Information Commissioner.

The documents, which have been posted on the CCRRAG’s Facebook page, relate to legal action between Mr Gott and Mission Beach residents Paul and Julianne Toogood. Mr Gott is suing the Toogoods for defamation.

“We believe the documents clearly show that the Council’s insurance policy does not cover Mr Gott’s defence and that the ratepayers will have to foot the bill that is now in excess of $2 million,” Mr James said.

“It’s as plain as the egg of their face and is not open

to interpretation.

“The Council issued a statement that appeared in The Cairns Post on Saturday that we believe is a blatant lie,” he said.

“Why not admit the truth?”

A Cassowary Coast Regional Council spokeswoman issued a cautious response to Mr James’s allegations.

“Due to a strong statement to Council by the Judge at its most recent court hearing, Council’s position on all and any requests, be that private or public, is to not volunteer unnecessary information which may impact the subject’s right to a fair trial,” she said.

“With regard to any question about due process being followed in current legal proceedings, our new Council has vigorously investigated all legal matters currently underway.

“Additionally, these matters are passed through our Internal Audit Committee and the Queensland Audit Office.

“If both our local and State audit authorities see no red flags, then I assure everyone to trust that all due processes are in place to ensure Council is practising ethical and responsible governance.”

Mr James’s claim that ratepayers would wind up paying Mr Gott’s hefty legal bill was supported by Mis-

sion Beach residents Paul and Julianne Toogood who are being sued by Mr Gott.

“We just want the Council to admit the truth,” said Mr Toogood.

Julianne Toogood said, “We are not legally trained people but the documents clearly prove what we have been saying for ages.

“We object to lies being told and to our own rate money being used to sue us,” she said.

“There are no excuses anymore; the documents that are now in the public forum are clear proof of what we have been saying for months.”

The CCRC spokeswoman said, “it should be assumed that a private request to information would inevitably appear in the public domain.

“We are grateful that the Office of the Information Commissioner deems certain documents to be of sufficient public interest that it should be released to offer assurance to our community,” she said.

“We’re pleased to see these documents be released which confirm our insurers are covering the defamation case in accordance with the usual terms and conditions including excess of course.”

With both the Council and the Ratepayers Action Group digging in, more legal action seems inevitable.

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CRIME WRAP

August 6 Stolen farm equipment, Eubenangee BETWEEN midnight and 6pm on Tuesday August 5 a Zon gas gun and two nine litre gas bottles were stolen from a Eubenangee Road farm.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2001642303.

Assault charges, Innisfail A 16-year-old girl has been charged with assault.

It will be alleged that at around 3pm Monday afternoon, the teenager was asked by staff to leave a restricted area of an Ernest Street business. As she has left the premises, it will be alleged she has thrown food that has hit the staff member.

She was located Tuesday afternoon and will appear in the Innisfail Children's Court at a later date.

Found phone, Innisfail THE pictured phone was handed into the Innisfail police on Monday morning.

They are both scheduled to appear in Innisfail magistrates Court on August 17.

Innisfail Police July traffic opera tion DURING the month of July, Innisfail police conducted a traffic operation focusing on the fatal five; speeding, distraction, fatigue, drink and drug driving, and failing to wear seat belts.

During the month officers conducted over 500 roadside breath tests and issued over 35 traffic infringement notices to drivers in relation to speeding, failing to obey give way and stop signs, and failing to wear seat belts.

One driver allegedly returned a positive roadside breath test for drink driving.

August 10 Theft from vehicle, Kurrimine Beach A vehicle that was involved in a traffic crash on Murdering Point road on August 4 has had a large number of industrial tools stolen from within.

The vehicle sustained extensive damage as a result of the crash and was unable to be secured.

Between August 4 and August 7, a number of industrial power tools and hand tools were reportedly stolen from the vehicle.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote reference number QP2001654138.

High Range Drink driver, Mission Beach AROUND 1.30am on Saturday morning, a 24-yearold South Mission Beach man was intercepted for a roadside breath. He was transported to Mission Beach Police Station for further testing.

It will be alleged that as a result of that test he returned a reading of 0.183 per cent BAC. The man’s licence was suspended, and he is scheduled to appear in Tully Magistrates Court on September 17.

Friday, August 14, 2020 of the vehicle was smashed and entry was gained to the vehicle.

Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2001686521.

Found bike, Lily Street THE pictured bike was located on Lily Street, Innisfail around 4pm on Monday afternoon.

Anyone with any information about the bike’s owner is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2001679721.

Proof of ownership will be required before the bike is released to the owner.

Regardless of the value of your bicycle, police encourage all bicycle owners to ensure they have appropriately recorded their bicycle identification details and keep them stored in a safe yet easily accessible place at home.

Dob in a Dealer Month: Innisfail detec tives need your help DETECTIVES across the Cassowary Coast are encouraging local residents to dob in a dealer during the month of August.

Residents are urged to report any suspicious or unusual behaviour such as significant purchases of pseudoephedrine or a continual stream of vehicles coming and going at a residence.

Innisfail CIB Officer in Charge Detective Sergeant Stephen Bull said a number of calls have already been received in relation to the campaign.

“As a direct result of public tip offs, warrants have been executed at a number of Innisfail residences and five people have been charged with 16 drug related offences,” Detective Sergeant Bull said.

Detectives will be on hand every day during August to speak directly with concerned residents as a part of the month long crack down; they can be contacted on 07 4061 5750.

Members of the public play an important role in helping police to shut down drug-manufacturing syndicates and arrest drug suppliers.

‘Dob in a Dealer’ is an initiative of Crime Stoppers (Ph: 1800 333 000) and local police, and reports can be made anonymously at any time through the online reporting form on the Crime Stoppers website, or by calling the police.

Innisfail police get out and about on two wheels

Is this your bike?

Charges, Innisfail:

Found at the Innisfail skate park The phone was reportedly located at the skate park on Fitzgerald Esplanade around 8.30am that morning.

A 59-year-old East Innisfail man was charged with one count of contravene a direction and obstruct police on Saturday night.

The phone can be collected from the police station.

Proof of ownership will be required.

At about 9pm, officers attended a Ryan Street address in relation to loud music.

August 7 Supervisor and learner driver return high range drink driving reading, Innisfail A 23-year-old man and a 26-year-old man were both charged with drink driving around 3am this morning.

They were intercepted by police on Lily Street for a roadside breath test.

It will be alleged that the 23-year-old driver, who is on a learners licence, returned a reading of 0.176 per cent BAC and the 26-year-old supervisor of the learner driver allegedly returned a reading of 0.186 percent BAC.

Police had previously attended the address around 12.40am on August 5 and issued a noise abatement direction for 96 hours.

BETWEEN operational requirements, rainy days and then the very hot days, the window of opportunity for us to do bike patrols can become a bit limited.

Luckily, at this time of the year we are pretty much guaranteed low temperatures and dry days, giving us the perfect opportunity to dust off the bikes and slip in a few bicycle patrols.

Over the past couple of weeks officers have been travelling around the inner suburbs and CBD via bike.

Feel free to stop and chat with the officers when you see us around, we will happily talk to you about all things policing.

If you become inspired to do a little cycling yourself, go to https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Travel-and-transport/ Cycling/Cycling-safety.aspx for the Queensland Government bicycle road rules and safety information, so that you can stay safe while out and about.

When officers arrived, it will be alleged the man has become belligerent with officers and resisted officers during his arrest.

He is scheduled to appear in Innisfail Magistrates on August 24.

August 12 Damage to vehicle, Japoonvale BETWEEN 5pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday afternoon, damage was done to a vehicle at a Kroger Road address.

Initial reports suggest that the driver’s side window

Police bike patrols

MOTORING GUIDE

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Professional team ready to help

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EVIN and Kayleen Stonehouse of Mobile Windscreens & Tinting Innisfail/Tully have more than 40 years’ experience in providing outstanding workmanship and exceptional customer service including previously being involved with panel repairs.

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We offer a full range of windscreen replacement and glass repair services for motor vehicles and heavy machinery to houses and shops.

Our employees are professional, dedicated, experienced, passionate and take pride in all their work.

To help you turn down the heat in your car, home or office, we offer quality tints from SunTek offering a lifetime warranty.

We also provide household, commercial and machinery glass cut-to-size.

See our website for other products and services from wipers to steering wheel injecting to headlight restoration and watermark removal.

We have a large workshop in Innisfail and we

As Kevin and Kayleen always say you cannot be successful without a great team which is what we have here.

Most employees have been with Kevin ranging 8-9 years which speaks for itself.

With the future of windscreens changing we are too. Exciting times, as last week we received our equipment and certifications from Hella Gutmann Solutions. This means we can now do ADAS recalibrations in our Innisfail workshop. With ADAS camera technology, this will allow us to provide windscreen re-calibrations when required.

If your vehicle boasts ADAS safety features, it is crucial for the re-calibration to be performed when your windscreen is replaced.

What is ADAS? ADAS include a wide range of safety features for vehicles, such as autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane assist, night vision cameras and adaptive lighting.

A timely reminder; regarding insurance – you can choose your repairer. Just call us and ask how if you have any problems.

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With split system air conditioning throughout; the home presents well with its fresh, neutral

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Natural light floods the kitchen, dining and living spaces, creating an inviting space for entertaining or relaxing.

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SHOWCASE

Prime development land at Bramston Beach

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HE one hectare property is positioned along a quiet, no through street known as Armanasco Road, just off the main town thoroughfare of Evans Road.

Encompassing the site is reserve, bushlands and some privately owned residential and rural lands.

Set just a short stroll west of the Bramston Beach waters, the subject site is north facing and overlooking bushland.

Ideal for a large homesite, the property has the added potential for future subdivision with a development approval current till 2025.

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Solidly built brick veneer 3 bedroom home is close to walking/bike track, bus stop and town. The front of the home has a lovely patio for relaxing that captures the breeze and the rear of the home contains a BBQ area for entertaining with friends and family or just sit back and enjoy the sunset.

• 3 airconditioned bedrooms.

• Bore and town water – perfect for the gardener.

• Remote lock-up garage.

• Fully fenced 1,012sqm yard .

• Large masonry block shed with power.

• Close to town and bike/walking track.

This home has a lot of potential so be sure to add this to your inspection list. $330,000 - http://aarealty.net/property/1191/ Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

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3 bedrooms, 1bath, 1 garage. Land area 809 sqm.

• Brick veneer home, kitchen/dining combined, separate lounge.

• Bathroom and separate toilet, lots of storage, private front porch, • More car ports / entertainment area at the rear and internal laundry.

• Garden shed and side access to back yard.

• Property is mostly all fenced. Rented at $270 per week.

Priced to sell at $219,000 neg. Offers Welcome. http://aarealty.net/property/1181/

Location: 11L Armanasco Road (via Evans Road) Agent: S tacey Quaid 0418 773 258 Price: For sale via expression of interest

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• Seven bay fully enclosed machinery shed with power, mezzanine and fully concreted floor.

• Five fully fenced well maintained Brachiaria pastures.

• Permanent springs and creek service all five paddocks.

• Highway frontage with B-double access.

This property has too many features to mention and is a must see for anyone looking for a breeding or fattening block 20 minutes from Innisfail. $1,600,000 – http://aarealty.net/rural/1166/

THE PERFECT ENTERTAINER. Setback from the road, surrounded by established gardens is the double storey family home on a spacious 800sqm of land.

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Leading out from the kitchen is a spacious undercover entertainment area which will make your guests very envious, plus it has its own bar. Downstairs offers opportunity for more family living area or space for a workshop. Also, just minutes walk away from a picturesque walking track with river views that leads to the Innisfail CBD. The Vendor is very motivated to sell and has priced this lovely home accordingly for a quick sale… $195,0000 List 1210 Weblink: http://aarealty.net/property/1210/

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Local state high school located nearby, further schools, hospital and centre of town are just a short drive away.

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Rotary Park opposite Police Station These rostered positions operate from

Kennedy/Murray River/Warrami/Silkwood Drivers needed for the 2020 sugar cane This SUNDAY, August 16, 7 am to 12 noon season. Seeking expressions of interest Supports Inghamarea.

Palliative Care

COOK / ASSISTANT COOK Resume to tullypub@bigpond.net.au or Phone 4068 1044 after 10 am

from experienced and qualified HC drivers.

These rostered positions operate from Successful applicants will have: Kennedy/Murray River/Warrami/Silkwood • A current HC licence area.

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The ability to successfully pass a Successful applicants will have: TruckSafe medical • A current HC licence A demonstrated commitment • Thetoability to successfully pass a TruckSafe medical teamwork and safety •

A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and safety

Experience with tippers is an advantage Experience and female drivers are encouraged to with tippers is an advantage and female drivers are encouraged to apply. apply.

For more information, or to For apply, email more information, or to apply, email plowe@frankloweandsons.com.au plowe@frankloweandsons.com.au

SHOP L O CA L

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is seeking applications for the following positions:

PV:007/20 Supervisor Capital Work – Water and Wastewater PV:008/20 Senior Operator Applications close on Monday, 31 August at 10:00am Apply via Council’s website:

www.frankloweandsons.com.au www.frankloweandsons.com.au

www.frankloweandsons.com.au

FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL NOTICES MOWEN, Alice June Aged 90 years.

Late of Warrina. Innisfail.

WANTED TO BUY Ride-On Mowers Any Condition

Instant Pickup – Cash Paid

0408 465 162

Loving Mother and Mother-in-law of Kathryn and Ken Robinson.

Patricia and Ron Watson, Bernard and Terry Mowen, Debra and John Tissizis, Sharon and Heinz Gaugg. Loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother (G Gma) of their families.

Followed by interment in the lnnisfail Cemetery.

Live Stream can be viewed at www.blacksfunerals.com.au/tributecentre

Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully (07) 4068 1188 Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc.

Servicing the Cassowary Coast for Three Generations

James Gott Chief Executive Officer

John Deere

Beloved Wife of Bernie (dec).

All Relatives, Friends and Staff of Warrina are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service for Alice commencing at 10.30 a.m Friday 21st August 2020 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals, 18 Scullen Av. lnnisfail

www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/positions-vacant

APPRENTICESHIPS Applications are invited for apprenticeships with our Company in the following trades, to commence work in February 2021.

Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical (Fitting & Turning) Engineering Tradesperson – Fabrication (Boilermaking) Engineering Tradesperson – Electrical (Electrical Fitter Mechanic) Engineering Tradesperson – Mechanical (Diesel Fitter) Tradesperson - (Plumbing)

We Support Local Business.

Give us a call and see how we can help yours.

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The apprenticeships being offered would suit applicants who have recently left school. Education and personal details are to be completed on our standard Apprenticeship Application Form and copies of school results should be attached.

The application form is available from the Tully Sugar website (www.tullysugar.com) or the Tully Sugar Administration Office.

Applications will close on Wednesday 2 September 2020 and should be emailed to abarrie@tsl.com.au or addressed to – Training and Recruitment Tully Sugar Limited PO Box 441 TULLY QLD 4854

LANDSCAPING If you want any LANDSCAPING done!

I design and install gardens including irrigation, garden paths, install waterfalls, ponds and turf.

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Community Support Centre Innisfail Inc

Make a submission from 15 August 2020 to 4 September 2020 Material Change of Use: Low Impact Industry (Mechanical Repairs and Vehicle Inspection Workshop)

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Where: 50 Abergowrie Road, Trebonne On: Lot 1 on SP319015 Approval sought: Development Permit Application ref: MCU20\0004

AUCTION OF IMPOUNDED/ ABANDONED VEHICLES

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1.30pm Council’s Impound facility, off the Tully/Mission Beach Road, Tully Vehicles can be inspected 1 hour before the auctions or by prior arrangement.

Phone:

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MONDAY, 21st September, 2020, 5.30pm Meeting Rooms, Innisfail Multi-Service Hub 13-17 Donald Street, INNISFAIL

ALL WELCOME. The evening will include a light supper and a showcase of Centre activities.

Please contact Council by phoning 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au or via mail to PO Box 887, lnnisfail Q 4860 or in person at either one of Council’s Customer Service points.

INNISFAIL AUCTION LOT 1 BLUE HOLDEN ASTRA

LOT 12 YELLOW MITSUBISHI LANCER

LOT 2 SILVER HOLDEN ASTRA

LOT 13 WHITE MITSUBISHI LANCER

LOT 3 BLUE MITSUBISHI PAGERO

LOT 14 BRONZE HOLDEN COMMODORE

LOT 4 BLUE NISSAN PULSAR

LOT 15 WHITE HOLDEN RODEO

LOT 5 SILVER KIA WAGON

LOT 16 BLUE HYUNDI GETZ

LOT 6 MAZDA 626

LOT 17 BLACK HYUNDI GETZ

LOT 7 WHITE NISSA PULSAR

LOT 18 WHITE NISSAN PATHFINDER

LOT 8 WHITE HYUNDI ACCENT

LOT 19 SILVER MITSUBISHI

LOT 10 SUBARU FORRESTER

LOT 20 WHITE HOLDEN COMMODOR E

LOT 11 GREY HOLDEN COMMODORE

LOT 21 WHITE MITSUBISHI MAGNA

Nominations for Management Committee are now being accepted.

PHONE 4043 8400

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

Auction venues: 9.00am 26 Downing Street,Mighell

Give us a call and see how we can help yours.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Hinchinbrook Shire Council PO Box 366, INGHAM QLD 4850 council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au 4776 4609 www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au

Notice is hereby given that the vehicles that Council has taken possession of under the provisions of S100of the Transport Operations Road Use Management Act will be disposed of by auction on Wednesday 26th August on site at Council’s impound facilities in Tully and lnnisfail.

A detailed list of the vehicles on offer, including payment and removal options,is available on the Council’s website at http://www.cassowarvcoast.gld.gov.au/public-notices.

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PAYMENT OF RATES Rates for the period 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020 were issued on 10 August 2020.

The closing date for ALL ratepayers paying rates is FRIDAY, 9 October 2020.

A discount of 10% will apply to the General Rates only and will be allowed if payment of all rates and charges are received on or before close of business on the last day of the discount period as set out on the rates notice.

Rates outstanding after the closing date will accrue interest at the rate of 8.53% p.a. compounded daily and charged monthly.

Payment of rates may be made using any one of the following options:Payment by Bpay By internet or by phone, contact your participating Bank, Credit Union or Building Society to make a payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account. Please quote the Biller Code 243386 and Reference Number as shown on the front of the rate notice. Also refer to your financial institution for cut off times for processing of payments.

Payment by Australia Post Present your notice to any Australia Post outlet, call 13 18 16 or go to www.postbillpay.com.au Payment by Bpoint Call Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 276 468 any time or visit www.cassowarycoast. qld.gov.au and follow the links to make this payment from your Mastercard or Visa.

Paying in Person Payments can be made in person to:Innisfail Office Tully Office 70 Rankin Street, Innisfail 38-40 Bryant Street, Tully Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday 8.30am-4.30pm Ph: 1300 763 903 Ph: 1300 763 903

Cardwell Library Balliol Street, Cardwell Monday 10am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Tuesday - Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 5pm Saturday 9.00am to 12.00pm Ph: 1300 763 903 Council Offices - Payments can be made by cash, cheque, Eftpos & credit cards (Mastercard & Visa) Payment by Mail Make your cheque or money order payable to: CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL and crossed “NOT NEGOTIABLE”. Post to The Chief Executive Officer, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, PO Box 887, INNISFAIL Q 4860. If a receipt is required, tick the “receipt required” box, tear off the stub and retain top portion for your records.

If mailing your remittance, please allow sufficient time for your payment to reach Council’s office before the closing date. It is strongly suggested that payment is not left until the last few days as Council does not accept responsibility for postal or other unforeseen delays.

For any further information, please contact the Rates Section on 1300 763 903.

Signed:

JAMES GOTT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

TULLY AUCTION LOT 1 HOLDEN ASTRA

LOT 14 BLUE TOYOTA SEDAN

LOT 2 GREEN SUBARU

LOT 15 BLUE PEUGEOT

LOT 3 RED TOYOTA ECHO

LOT 16 WHITE MAZDA

LOT 4 SAAB9-3WRECK

LOT 17 WHITE HOLDEN COMMODORE

LOT 5 RED FORD FALCON

LOT 18 WHITE TOYOTA COROLLA

LOT 6 WHITE TOYOTA COROLLA

LOT 19 WHITE MITSUBISHI

LOT 7 SUBARU OUTBACK [BURNT]

LOT 20 BLUE FORD

LOT 8 RED NISSAN PULSAR

LOT 21 GOLD TOYOTA CAMRY [WRECK]

LOT 9 WHITE HYUNDI

LOT 22 WHITE HYUNDI XCEL

LOT 10 BLUE MITSUBISHI

LOT 23 SILVER FORD FALCON

LOT 11 BLACK MITSUBISHI MAGNA

LOT 24 WHITE HOLDEN UTE

LOT 12 SILVER NISSAN

LOT 25 SILVER FORD FALCON

LOT 13 WHITE MITSUBISHI MAGNA

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Students Lachlan, Adrian, Emma, Jake and Leng received Encouragement Awards

Friday, August 14, 2020

Principal Melissa Wieland and PE teacher Liana Windeknecht presented the inaugural swimming trophy to winning Musgrave house captain Jonah

Flying Fish Point State School holds first swimming carnival in over 20 years

MARIA GIRGENTI

FLYING Fish Point State School held its first ever annual inter-house swimming carnival in over 20 years, capping off a highly successful water safety program.

Students were encouraged to come dressed in their sports house colours to support their teams, while parents, friends and family were on the sidelines to cheer on students from the two sporting houses as they battled it out in the pool.

The inaugural perpetual wooden trophy was hand-crafted by Isaac Cook, who kindly donated his time and materials which made a wonderful addition to the swimming carnival and program.

Principal Melissa Wieland said she was impressed

by the level of skills displayed by students during the program, and how hard they worked to learn about important aspects of water safety.

"It was a fantastic day and the students were a credit to themselves and the school demonstrating teamwork, responsibility and safety. From all observations the students thoroughly enjoyed themselves and are already looking forward to next year’s carnival."

Students who placed first, second and third in each race received ribbons and points awarded to their respective sports houses.

Points were achieved in freestyle, dive for treasure, breaststroke and ‘Best Splash’ events, and Musgrave finished as overall winners on 252 points against Nickeely on 194 points.

Mission Beach State School Year 6 Camp GORDON ROBERTSON (PRINCIPAL) LAST week I had the pleasure of attending the year 6 camp at the Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre.

This camp, held annually at Tinaroo for our year 6 students, provides a fantastic opportunity for our school leaders to build on their communication, teamwork and social skills while at the same time developing a greater understanding of their own personal capabilities.

Although very tiring and at times trying for them, they come through the camp each year with great stories about their experiences and, generally, big smiles on their faces. I know that when I am speaking to past students from time to time, year 6 camp often comes

up as one of the highlights of their time at our school.

I was particularly impressed by the high level of participation and great behavior from our children again this year. I know the teachers at Tinaroo speak highly of our Mighty Mission students and look forward to our visit each year.

Many thanks to the parents who once again put up their hands to accompany the class – Brendan, Mark and Leon. Without this support, we may not be able to take the children on camp.

Thanks also to the teachers who prepare for the camp and are willing to give up their own time to make this happen each year.

Encouragement medals for displaying persistence and resilience during the two-week swimming program were awarded to students Leng (Juniors), Jake and Emma (Years 1/2), Lachlan ( Intermediate -Years 3/4) and Adrian (Seniors - Year 5/6).

A special thanks to those parents who came along to support our students and it was wonderful to see students' families cheer on the students.

Mrs Wieland also wanted to thank the staff for supporting students with the water safety program and swimming carnival.

"Our students are very fortunate to have such supportive and dedicated staff to make events like this possible for your children."

Year 6 Camp News Hello! Year 6 went to Lake Tinaroo last week for a 4 day survival trip.

We learnt how to canoe, abseil and much more!

We all used the 5 keys of success and the red group ended up breaking 2 records! We also got to make our own dinner with a trangia set and we had to sleep in bivvies…. It was freezing! But overall, we had an amazing time, challenged ourselves, worked together and I’m sure we’d all love to do it again. Big thanks to Mr Pezutto, Mr Wildsoet and Mr Rowe.

Mia & Alyssa

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Getting More Clean Seed Cane FROM Herbert Cane Prodcutivity Services (HCPSL), Ingham A few years ago, Dr. Jeff Hoy (international sugarcane pathologist) from Louisiana reviewed practices globally to manage the impact of RSD transmission and spread. On reviewing the Australian and HCPSL practices (during his visit) his best advice for the industry was, “Flood the industry with Clean Seed cane. Managing sugarcane diseases like RSD will be a challenge for the Herbert cane industry going forward, especially given that vast areas cane harvesters harvest daily.”

Planting clean cane into commercial fields is the easiest way to increase cane productivity on a farm. The graph below clearly shows that growers who regularly obtain and use Clean Seed cane have higher cane yields than those who do not in the Herbert cane growing region.

The following HCPSL activities are underway or in the pipeline to increase uptake and access to Clean Seed cane: 1. Increase the area planted to HCPSL Clean Seed plots to make more cane available for growers to purchase annually.

HCPSL has recently leased a 16.84 ha farm just outside of Ingham to grow more Clean Seed cane for the local industry. Planting on this farm will commence in 2020.

HCPSL has leased farms at Stone

River and Macknade which are used to propagate up and coming varieties from the SRA and Wilmar plant breeding programs and varieties to be distributed to growers.

HCPSL also has commercial arrangements in place in the Abergowrie, Hawkins Creek and Ingham Line areas to propagate Clean Seed cane.

These Clean Seed plots will meet the industry’s growing demand for more Clean Seed cane moving forward.

2. Increase the amount of plant tissue cultured plantlets grown by growers annually.

In 2019, 6500 and in 2020, 9,500 plant tissue cultured plantlets were supplied to growers throughout the district; this propagation method is increasing in use annually.

Nineteen growers have ordered 16,890 tissue cultured plantlets for 2021; this will be the largest order on record for HCPSL. Fifteen of the 19 growers have never ordered tissue cultured plantlets before, with most growers ordering new varieties SRA26 and SRA28. HCPSL staff can assist growers who are planting plantlets for the first time. HCPSL also hires out a water wheel planter to enable growers to plant tissue cultured plantlets.

3. Hot water treatment of cane.

HCPSL owns and operates 2 long hot water treatment (LHWT) tanks facility located at Victoria Mill, which allows

growers to treat their own cane. HCPSL currently treats up to 80-200t of cane annually through the LHWT tanks.

4. Mechanisation of cutting Clean Seed from HCPSL plots.

In 2019, HCPSL purchased a whole stalk billet and billet harvester to make it easier for growers to access material from the HCPSL Clean Seed plots.

These two units are mobile and will move into plots where there is demand for cane.

HCPSL has hired a whole stalk plant cutter to service the HCPSL Stone River

farm and a billet harvester to service the HCPSL Macknade farm.

Dr. Hoy’s final comment for our industry was “Start by having your fields planted with Clean Seed cane, this is the best tool you have to manage RSD long term.”

HCPSL is listening to its members and is trying to provide more accessible Clean Seed cane to its members going forward.

Herbert cane farmers wishing to obtain Clean Cane from HCPSL, please call 4776 1808.

Source: HCPSL and SRA for the Herbert region.

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2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 59,102 CCS Season estimate

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In addition to these improvements, two new grower-managed products will also be available for the 2021 Season: • The Grower Floor Price Contract, which lets growers lock in a minimum return with potential for higher returns if the market rises • The Defaulting Target Contract, which lets growers set a pricing target but default to the Harvest Pool if it doesn’t fill before the season starts Growers are reminded that they should read QSL’s full Pricing Pool Terms, available at www.qsl.com.au, before choosing any pricing product.

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“The Global raw sugar price is notoriously volatile, so it’s really important that our state’s cane farmers and sugar millers are able to make the most of favourable pricing when it’s available.

- Greg Beashel

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NRL Tipping

Paul Ketchell: Tully Tigers Head Coach.

Chris Zanoletti: Babinda Footy Legend.

Cameron Miller: Spilla Sports Show.

Mitch Seri: Herbert River Crushers Head Coach.

Storm Panthers Eels Sharks Cowboys Raiders Knights Tigers

Roosters Panthers Eels Titans Rabbits Raiders Knights Tigers

Storm Panthers Eels Sharks Rabbits Raiders Knights Bulldogs

Roosters Panthers Eels Sharks Cowboys Raiders Knights Tigers

Roosters Sea Eagles Souths Storm Knights Panthers Cowboys Eels Pat Bailey: Rugby League, Administrator, North Qld, Footy Identity.

Shane Muriata BELIEVE it or not, Titans top Qld teams It seems hell has frozen over, the sea is not salty anymore and Santa Claus will drop some presents along with Jack Frost to North Qld pending COVID-19 border restrictions, because the Gold Coast Titans are now the best Rugby League team in Queensland. As I, like most people watching the Titans Cowboys game, sat totally confused and bewildered that finally the Strip could say they not only have the better night life and chances of the government giving SE East Qld the centre of the universe tag, they will now proudly wear the number one badge that only has had two previous owners. Don’t worry, not everyone, including me did not see this coming, but common sense will always prevail, and like the great Roman City that was the superpower of its time, all things must come to an end.

“Qld is one of the richest

nurseries in the world when it comes to producing rugby league talent The Brisbane Broncos’ run of good fortune has finally caught up with them, with a near rep side in their ranks, six premierships and over 100 State of Origin players to go through their great club, they are now a victim of their own success. The Cowboys on the other hand, after suffering many years of being the back up singers for the Backstreet Boys, it seems their candle has dimmed a little since the retirement of JT and the success he brought. The one thing I will say to all of our Qld supporters who either back one of the two NRL sides that are struggling at the moment, get behind the Titans, because their success will only make our great state even better. It's not worth it, trust me, to get angry at your team when things aren’t going your way. We should be thankful that Qld is one of the richest nurseries in the world when it comes to producing rugby

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league talent, and most of them usually turn out to be Hall of Famers. So, from one Qld club to another, to all the Titans supporters who have waited for your time in the sun, this is your moment, so take it as you have deserved every victory coming your way.

The Tully Tigers travelled to Cairns on the weekend to play a strong Northern Pride B side that had some quality players on display that added to an already action packed after at Stan Williams Park. If I am going to gather anything from the Northern Pride’s involvement in these games, is that now I understand why the Innisfail Leprechauns walked away when the idea was thrown up for this concept. But all that aside, footy was back, a Tigers jersey was worn and our Shauny Nona was back in an orange shirt. Massive points to my favourite Campo Benny for an outstanding game, as with young Fleggy who was unstoppable up the middle.

Aiden Bennett showed that a beautiful hairline wasn’t needed to get all the attention, and Fabian proved once again that a 40-year-old beast still looks good without a shirt on. All that aside, I really liked the looks of Siggsy, who was brutal in the middle, and his bash brother Agent Cody Macintosh both ate some metres against a more fancied opponent. The clincher of the day to make us feel like footy was really back wasn’t the expensive food, or Shawny’s 80s Salt ‘n’ Pepper hairstyle, but the bad refereeing that seems to always accompany every Tigers team in history every time we travel to Cairns. Welcome back footy, we missed you.

The new kings of Qld, with Ash Taylor leading the way for the Gold Coast Titans.

Seri’s Predictions

ROOSTERS vs Storm: Blockbuster of a game. Storm have been riddled with injuries to key players which will make it hard for them. Roosters in a tight one.

Warriors vs Panthers: Panthers are at the top of their game currently and I think they will be easily too strong for the Warriors.

Eels vs Dragons: Eels are cruising through the season playing good football. Dragons on the other hand seem to be quite inconsistent and I think will find it hard.

Sharks vs Titans: Tipping the Sharks as I think they have more to play for. Titans are coming off a good win but the Sharks need to keep winning to push a finals case.

NRL Ladder

Team W D L PD PTS 1.

Panthers 11 1 1 11 23 2.

Storm 11 0 2 11 22 3.

Eels 11 0 2 11 22 4.

Roosters 9 0 4 11 18 5.

Raiders 8 0 3 11 16 6.

Knights 7 1 3 11 15 7.

Rabbits 7 0 5 11 14 8.

Sharks 7 0 5 11 14

Cowboys vs Rabbitohs: Tipping an upset here.

The Cowboys were horrible last week but I think they can bounce back against the Rabbitohs who aren’t at their best either. Playing in Townsville is a factor and after a spray from coach Josh Hannah about doing the jersey an injustice I think the Cowboys could sneak away with a win here.

Raiders vs Broncos: Broncos are in turmoil currently. Impossible to tip them.

Knights vs Manly: Manly have proven to be quite inconsistent of late. Knights are flying under the radar and I think they will get the win.

Tigers vs Bulldogs: Both teams are coming off big losses. Hard game to tip. Tigers in a close one.

Team W D L PD PTS 9.

Manly 6 0 6 11 12 10.

Tigers 5 0 6 11 10 11.

Warriors 5 0 7 11 10 12.

Dragons 4 0 8 11 8 13.

Titans 4 0 8 11 8 14.

Cowboys 3 0 9 11 6 15.

Broncos 3 0 9 11 6 16.

Bulldogs 2 0 10 11 4

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Maroon Mentality

GREG SHANNON

THIS time of year we are usually discussing the state of origin series and this is a special one because it has been 40 years since the very first interstate game between Qld and NSW was played under origin rules. Over this time all interstate matches, which actually started in 1908, were played under residency rules.

Despite the COVID-19 restrictions altering our lives, including the way sport is conducted in 2020, there are plenty of things happening around this 40-year anniversary including the release of several books on Origin.

One such book is called ‘Maroon Mentality, The Tragedies, Inspirations and Hidden History behind Sports Greatest Gladiators’.

Written by journalist Rob Burgin, I have to admit up front I am biased towards this book because Rob is a friend of mine.

Maroon Mentality is about the players who have worn the maroon for Queensland since 1980, their backgrounds, and who and what influenced them to eventually wear the maroon jersey.

It is a fascinating look at their lives, especially away from the playing field.

There are stories of families escaping Eastern Europe after World War II, stories of childhoods spent in poverty, working in shipyards, following family traditions into the game and the influence of coaches and mentors - and it is amazing how many players are connected, which so often happens in sport .

Sport helps develop community and this book highlights this so well.

My connection with the author goes back to the early 2000s when Rob was working for the Townsville Bulletin and I was just starting with the Cowboys, we soon learnt we had something in common, a love of the Brisbane Wests club.

Rob had actually played for Wests, I was just a faraway supporter from a childhood spent listening to the old Brisbane rugby league games on the radio when growing up on a family wheat and cattle property on the Western Darling Downs.

I never saw Wests play live but felt connected.

Sport can do that.

I followed them be-

cause one of their players was related to our neighbours, a player called Steve McCosker. The Wests players I followed via radio also included Max Williamson from Innisfail, which was a town name that always fascinated me as a kid.

Of course I had no idea where Innisfail was back then but when Kerry Boustead burst on the scene in 1978, every kid in Queensland who followed rugby league knew about Innisfail!

Queensland origin players connected to the Wet Tropic Times reading area are all in this book; Greg Dowling, Sam Backo, Kerry Boustead, Billy Slater, Ty Williams, Grant Rix and so on.

By the way Steve McCosker gets a mention too because he is connected to Darren Lockyer and Casey Maguire. Sport connects!

Books like this can help us feel connected in these challenging times but don’t take my work for it, get a copy and see for yourself.

Such books can also help us get through until November when the actual 2020 origin series will occur as a stand-alone event!

Innisfail JR Under 12s team remain unbeaten after top of the table clash MARIA GIRGENTI AFTER five rounds of competition, Innisfail JR Under 12s Division 1 team remains unbeaten. The final score was 3-2 to Innisfail JR, and Reed Bonassi was once again on fire scoring all three goals.

For the past couple of years, Damien Musumeci has adapted a practical coaching method used at SAP training with a whiteboard and markers, so each player understands their positions, tactics and what is expected of them.

The Innisfail JR Under 12s team have not shot to the top of the ladder before, an impressive achievement considering this is the first time Innisfail JR have fielded an Under 12 team in the Cairns competition.

They had a perfect start to the season where they travelled away and defeated Edge Hill Black 3-0 with Reed Bonassi scoring all three goals.

"They are a great group of kids who listen and want to learn, turn up for training and put in the hard yards. It's great to

have the kids back on the soccer field."

Players of the Match were Julian Sujana, Crawford McElroy, Chloe Musumeci, Jordan Mauloni and Trent Finta.

The team was the same as last week however, last week they welcomed back John Cunningham.

In Round 6 of FNQ Football fixtures, Innisfail United Premier Women Reserves will play Leichhardt at Jeff Pezzutti Park at Woree, while 2nd Division and 3rd Division teams will play Southside Comets at Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan at 6.30pm and 8.30pm on Friday evening.

On Saturday, Innisfail Under 13/14s Division 3 team will travel to play Leichhardt Black, Under 13/14s Division 1 team will be up against Leichhardt White and Innisfail JR Under 12s Division 1 side will play Leichhardt Black at E Park, Manunda.

Innisfail Premier Youth, Premier Women's, Premier Reserves and Premier Men's teams will play Leichhardt at their home grounds on Sunday.

Damien Musumeci (coach) and Kaila Musumeci (assistant coach) with Innisfail JR Under 12 Division 1 team, undefeated and top of the ladder after five rounds of competition

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Weather fines up for Aliens, UFOs and Pickleball GABI PLUMM AS part of the Cardwell UFO Festival, the Alien Pickleball Come, Try and Play day was set for Saturday 8th August.

The weather forecast during the week was dodgy to say the least, players from Cairns and Malanda expected the worse; that we would have to cancel. But as weather forecasts often go, each day the rain moved south, away from the tennis courts in Cardwell. Copious prayers were sent heavenward to beg for a rainfree event. And they worked. Saturday’s early cloud cover disappeared over the southern mountains and the sun shone, very hot as it turned out.

The day started with a muster at the courts, 29 players including Councillor Barry Barnes turned out for a photo-

graph under the Bendigo Bank banner.

Gabi Plumm, the organiser and president of the Cardwell & District Pickleball Club, gave a welcome to country acknowledging the traditional owners then explained the format for the day.

Five pickleball courts would host groups of four players playing three games. After each game the doubles pairs split so that everyone played with and against all the others.

Most players had three-quarter-hour to 1-hour sessions on court meaning they all had nine games and played with nearly all the other players. There were no prizes as this was a purely social day.

Gabi took three lessons: John and Prosie de Bruyn from Cairns enjoyed the first lesson with their two daughters

Eina (10) and Parker (13) followed by a ‘dinking’ game in which each pair hit gentle-but-technically-quite-challenging shots from the Kitchen Line over the net in an attempt to get the ball (a plastic ball with holes called a Whiffle ball) into the Kitchen area which is 7 feet from the net. After that lesson came Councillor Barry Barnes who learned the strokes very quickly and had a swift game with Gabi. Last but by no means least, was our local MP Nick Dametto who enjoyed a lesson in the company of Stan Skeates and Deb Clancy who demonstrated shots with Gabi and then played a short game. Both Nick and Barry took to the game as if they’d been playing all their lives!

Lunch at 1.15pm brought all the play-

Innisfail District Tennis Association welcomes new head coach MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL District Tennis Association has welcomed new head coach-manager Jason Cheel, with lots of emotion and even tears as the tennis community farewelled Wayne Fielder from Baseline Tennis Academy.

Fielder has been head coach in the Cassowary Coast region for the past 12 years.

Fielder said what he found most rewarding was building the database of tennis players in the Cassowary Coast and taking young kids from the age of 4-5 years on the pathway to representing Queensland such as Juliet Santitto, Logan Lizzio and Chace Crema.

During his time as coach, he developed homegrown coaches with 15 secondary school students having completed a two-year school-based apprenticeship and achieved a Certificate 3 in Sport and Recreation.

From these, Sophie Stefanon, Rowan Santitto, Brad Lewis and Evan Fielder went on to become qualified tennis coaches and started a career in coaching.

Isaac Santitto also entered the USA college tennis pathway, and his sister Juliet earned a scholarship on the Sunshine Coast at one of the top tennis academies.

"My proudest moment was watching my son Evan's tennis journey starting as seven-year-old, to assisting younger kids before moving on to become a qualified coach, and when Evan and Lacey Argent from Cairns were the captains of FNQ JDS team of 16 who won the Queensland JDS State Title in 2017," said Fielder.

"The only thing that got me through one of the most difficult times when we tragically lost our son, Evan

was the amazing support we received from these tennis families."

He expressed his thanks to the hardworking committees of Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach as well as Baseline families for their support and welcoming his family when they first came from England to Australia.

After 12 years in the role, Fielder is now coaching at Cairns International Tennis Centre and said he had every confidence handing the reins to Cheel as he felt he was a great coach to take over the program.

Jason Cheel grew up on the Gold Coast where he completed his schooling and has always been involved in sports.

His father John Cheel was a good swimmer but especially a talented AFL player in the 1960s and 1970s for Footscray, Bulldogs and Southport Magpies. and was named one of 150 legends of the game.

In his younger years, Cheel played a lot of tournaments and was in the top 10 junior tennis players in Queensland until he was 18 and was Gold Coast junior champion.

He also achieved a scholarship and at the age of 18 played College tennis in Mississippi, United States for a year and a half. Since the age of 24, coaching has been his main job.

He worked for two months for the Japanese Tennis Federation which involved assisting their coaches, as well as the French Polynesian Tennis Federation for a year where he worked with their Open team in Australia who wanted to compete in the Davis Cup. Cheel was also one of five head coaches at North Sydney Tennis World for four years.

His focus is on game skills, shot selection and learn-

ers together for drinks and victuals.

The Lions Club generously offered their kitchen for us to keep drinks cold, or warm up pies from the Bakery as well as enabling the purchase of drinks for $2 a can. Thank you, Cardwell Lions Club!

After lunch the sound of laughter and ball on paddle was heard once more as players took to the courts. Everyone had a chance to play with players of all ages from other clubs, showing just how inclusive this game is. Huge thanks to Thea and Cardwell UFO Festival, Lyn Kidd for making Alien ‘eyes’ as well as Jeff Potts for his invaluable help and technical savvy, and the committee of Cardwell & District Pickleball Club. Thank you for a great day! We are planning the next one already.

ing the right technique to avoid injuries so players can enjoy tennis well into the future, as well as developing fitness and stamina.

"I'm looking for players who have good skills, fitness, commitment, motivation and be able to handle pressure and control their emotions on court, as it's a tough game so you need to work that bit harder than the next person to win a tournament."

"I hope to get kids genuinely interested in the game and build them up into well rounded tennis players. In regional areas, it's much harder and players need to be committed and travel more to gain experience with other good players."

For further details on coaching, Jason can be contacted on 0434 975 950, via email: cheeltennis@gmail. com or by joining Cassowary Coast Tennis Academy private group on Facebook.

Members of Innisfail District Tennis community said goodbye to head coach Wayne Fielder (white hat) after 12 years and welcomed new head coach/ manager Jason Cheel (grey shirt)

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Innisfail golfers compete in Cairns and El Arish tournaments

Caine Cockle had strong performances in Cairns and El Arish tournaments MARIA GIRGENTI SEVERAL Innisfail Golf Club members recently travelled to compete in the Mercedes Benz City of Cairns tournament at Cairns Golf Club.

Firstly, the women's tournament was held on July 25-26 with over 60 ladies competing.

Addi Butorac had a fantastic round with a Nett 65 to take out the A Grade Day 1 Nett winner. Unfortunately, despite suffering from injury Butorac pushed on through to finish her round on day two.

Butorac finished in second place in A

Cardwell Golf

Cindy Cockle finished 3rd Nett in Ladies Division 1 at El Arish Open

Grade Nett over the two days and just missed out on the big prize.

The men's tournament was held over three days, from July 31 to August 2 with a field of over 200 men and juniors. On the first day there weren't any spectacular scores, however it didn’t stop the men from turning up the next day for round two.

Playing under his handicap, Caine Cockle was the C Grade Nett winner with Wombat Johnston a few shots behind him and placing third in C Grade Nett.

At the end of the three days, the

LADIES’ Thursday competition was won by Kass Marshall (34), second June Kane (32) and third on a countback Anne Jodrell (30).

Thursday's 13-hole Sporters was won by Ash White (33), with Don Peachey (32) second, Lou Virt (29) third and Alan Power (28) fourth. The rundown was Ian Ingram (27), June Kane, Kev Martin and Bill Kirkwood all with 26 points.

On Saturday an Irish 4-ball was played with the winners being Kev Martin, Keith Hoare, Rowly Mott and Jackie Olditch (93) and in second place Peter Topen, Sneza Lazarus, Chris Taylor and Christine Taylor (89).

Thursday Ladies’ 18 hole comp and Sporters. Saturday is the Foursomes Championship.

PLEASE NOTE: competitions will be played in groups of four at 10 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.

Ladies’ Pennants between Cardwell, Tully and El Arish On Sunday the second round of the Ladies’ Pennants was played at Cardwell. Twenty-five ladies took to the course in lovely sunny conditions. Cardwell (129) took out the honours on the day getting the 10 points with Tully (125) in second adding 8 points to their total and El Arish (120) took the 6 points. After the two rounds Cardwell is on 18 points, El Arish on 16 points and Tully on 14 points. The third and last round will be played at Tully in October.

The individual winners on the day were Audrey Gower, Tully (36) on a countback from Kass Marshall, Cardwell (36) second, with Debbie Sutherland, Tully (33) on a countback from Hipas Donald, El Arish (33).

The best nine went to Denise Walton, Cardwell with 20 points.

Addi Butorac was the A Grade Day 1 winner and finished in A Grade Nett in the Cairns golf tournament

highest placing player who travelled to Cairns was Caine Cockle finishing in sixth place in his grade for Nett. Congratulations to everyone.

Recently, some Innisfail Golf Club members competed in El Arish Open at El Arish Country Club Open which was held over two days in perfect weather conditions.

Caine Cockle was Junior Nett Runner Up, Shane Trembath was 3rd Nett in B Grade Men's and Cindy Cockle was 3rd Nett in Ladies Division 1.

Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors continue to support and sponsor the Innis-

fail Open to be held on September 5-6 which will be a 36-hole Individual Stroke event.

This year golfers will battle it out for $2,500 worth of prizes in five divisions: Men's A, B, C Grades, Ladies Division 1 and 2, and there will be daily Gross and Nett prizes.

Nomination forms can be found via www.innisfailgolfclub.com.au website.

Please forward all individual nominations to captain Luke Peters via email lukepeters82@gmail.com by Friday, August 28.

Babinda Golf Club prepares for Open event Preparations are fully underway for the Babinda Golf Open on the August 22-23 weekend. Organisers have been taking advantage of a good spell of fine weather to sand the greens and generally spruce up the course for the popular event. Volunteers have been thanked for their valued help with maintenance so far.

Club volunteers and officials will be making every effort to keep the greens in top order for the Open, a 36-hole stroke event with Men, Ladies and Junior Divisions.

COVID-19 restrictions will still be in place for the event, but the Club is confident of a well attended weekend on the 9-hole, Par 72 course. Vice-President Gabrielle Anthony said there is still plenty of time for players to register. “We usually field around 60 play-

ers, with some travelling from Mossman, down from the Tablelands or up from Tully and Cardwell. It is an Far North Queensland Selection Series event so we attract some great players from around the north,” she said.

Babinda Golf Club said it is grateful for the generous sponsorship from Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors, as well as main prizes donated by Wal Anthony.

The registration link is on the Babinda Golf Club Facebook page, or players can email or leave a message at the clubhouse. 4067 1790. Tee times will be between 9.30am and 11.30am. It will cost each player $25 entry per day, and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Players can register in Men's A, B or C, Ladies or Junior Divisions.

Volunteers have been thanked for their continued help maintaining the course

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Bowls News Innisfail Bowls ON Thursday it was good to see 32 bowlers on the green. Good work by the selectors saw the team of G Anderson, S Pagano, and new bowler J Kempster run out the winners. The team of D Lowe, M Clifford and J Krematsos took out the Jackpot. On Saturday 17 players enjoyed an afternoon of social bowls.

Two of the club’s long-time bowlers Sergio Dalla Pozza and Sam Pagano sponsored an all-day fours tournament last Sunday to celebrate their birthdays, which enables them to claim the right to the title of OBE (over bloody eighty).

A full green of 64 players helped them celebrate with a full day of bowls in perfect weather conditions and enjoyed lunch and afternoon tea catered for by Innisfail Bowls club ladies.

The winners on the day were Denis Jacoora, Garry Davies, Mark Weaver and Michael Hooker. In second place was Sergio Dalla Pozza, Sam Pagano, Snow Clark and John Poplin, third was Kevin Deegan, John Phillips, Wayne Petrolis and Michael Greenwood and fourth was Gordon Goes, Peter Broccardo, Alan Morrison and John Fossey.

Congratulations to the winners and a special thanks to Sergio and Sam for putting on the day. Normal bowls are played on Thursdays commencing at 1.00pm and names need to be in 12.30pm. The selectors will be waiting to hear from 12 noon.

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Babinda Bowls Club WINNERS of Thursday social bowls, John Sheehan, Joe Vella, Les Holland & Jim Azzopardi. Runners up were John Wakefield, Ron Trackson & Ron Omodei.

Names in by 1 for 1.30 start for Thursday & Sunday social bowls. Men’s A singles semi final between Joe Vella & Kevin Anderson to be played soon! Organise a marker.

Open Pairs game of Joe & George vs Kev & Jim to be played sometime soon!

Stalwarts of Innisfail Bowls Club Sergio Dalla Pozza and Sam Pagano had a special cake to celebrate their 80th birthdays

Now that we are getting back to some normality, put your name in the book if unavailable for pennant play. We are combining with Innisfail for pennants this year, with Div 1 to be played over the Queen’s birthday weekend in October. Div 2 is to be played on Saturdays, possibly commencing on August 22.

Holmes and Jim Dunn 19 to 16. Jeff Crossman and Tony Koop defeated Russell Petersen and Mario Marbelli 18 to 15.

Club Competitions - 2020 Men’s Open Singles Winner: Phil Kite. Runner up: Rico Basaglia.

Sunday Aug 9 Mixed Social Bowls - Legend: L (Lead), 2 (2nd), 3 (3rd), S (Skip) Winners: John Lone, John Piotto, Cliff Johnson Scores: John Lone (L), John Piotto (3rd), Cliff Johnson (S) defeated Max Thompson (L), Jan Craven (3rd), Michael Porta (S) 28 to 7. Bev Eddleston (L), Pat Ryan (3rd), John Hamlyn (S) defeated Michael Bube (L), Alf Di Bella (3rd), Tony Koop (S) 30 to 20. Maria Moore (L), Ren Cantatore (3rd), Peter Herman (S), defeated John Holmes (L), Alan Torielli (3rd), Elsa Piotto (S) 26 to 25. Tom Lawlor (L), John Eddleston (2nd), Luisa Di Bella (3rd), Stan Richards (S) defeated Bob Bell (L), David Horsley (2nd), Norma Evans (3rd), Rico Basaglia (S).

Friday Aug 14 Men’s Pairs Names in by 1.45 pm; Phone 4776 2117; Game starts at 2.15 pm; Bar Open.

Interclub Competition – Moduline Trophy. Ingham vs Macknade at Ingham Bowls Club, Saturday Aug 15 at 1.30 pm Ingham Team to be selected from: Len Barbi, Rico Basaglia, Bob Bell, Gary Brierley, Michael Bube, Ren Cantatore, Andrew Cole, Jeff Crossman, Alf Di Bella, John Eddleston, John Holmes, Cliff Johnson, Phil Kite, Tony Koop, Lawrence Molachino, John Piotto, Michael Porta, Pat Ryan, Max Thompson, Alan Torielli, Glen Torrisi, Brad Wilson.

Sunday Aug 16 Mixed Social Bowls Names in by 12.30 pm; Phone: 4776 2117; Games start at 1.30 pm; Bar Open.

Sunday Bar – Cliff Johnson. Sunday Selector – Ren Cantatore.

Ingham Bowls FRIDAY Aug 7 Pairs Winners: Andrew Cole, John Hamlyn Scores: Andrew Cole and John Hamlyn defeated John Eddleston and Phil Wright 28 to10. Tom Lawlor and Stan Richards defeated Brian Joyce and Matt Mee 20 to 10. Des Hoffman and Michael Porta defeated Dennis Parton 18 to 10. Bob Bell and Cliff Johnson defeated John

Silkwood Bowls Club

Innisfail bowler Sam Micale bowls in the fours tournament played in Innisfail last Sunday

WE are nearly back to normal times and the club’s Championships are well on their way.

Wednesday August 5, Men’s Singles Championships: Brian Brooks defeated Delmo Tarditi 25/20.

Ladies’ Singles Championships: Denise Charman defeated Jean Messina 26/4.

Social Bowls: Team of Alan Hudson, Lee Mayell and Jenny Annear defeated Dennis Donavan, Shirley Noble and Wayne Mayell 21/18; Ron Gaveen and Kerry Donavan defeated Barry Green and ‘Woody’ Annear 25/19.

Friday August 7, Men’s Singles Championships: Shane Dunne defeated Robert Nowell 25/4.

Sunday August 9, Ladies’ Pairs Club Championships: Denise Charman and Lee Mayell defeated Jeannette Bucklar and Karin Rastoll 31/10. Men’s Singles Club Championships: Brian Brooks defeated Morris Pedrola 27/23. Social Games: Daniel Gauci, Anna Della Bella and Jenny Annear defeated Delmo Tarditi, Shirley Noble and Tony ‘Visitor’ 24/10. Dan Dunne and Kerry Donavan defeated Ron Giveen and Byron Mayell 29/15. Dennis Donavan and ‘Woody’ Annear defeated Bary Green and Wayne Mayell 22/12.

If you want to try a game of bowls you are very welcome to have a game with us following the strict COVID 19 Safety Plan.

Please take note of our new Club contact No. 0459 211 552. You can also follow us on Facebook. We play Wednesdays and Sundays from 1pm; play starts at 1.30pm. Friday Night Barefoot Bowls: 6pm start with a BBQ, followed by a game of bowls, not forgetting social distancing. See you there.

Email: silkwoodbowlsclubinc@gmail. com. Tel: 0459 211 552

Ingham Ladies Bowls THE Finals of the Ladies Championship Singles was a great game, score went one way then the other, truly an exciting game that would be up with the best televised. Congratulations to Janice Casanovas who narrowly defeated Elsa Piotto 25/22. Championship Pairs J Fenoglio, A Rutherford defeated J Colson, G Cockrell 19/10. Social play: R Doherty, B Eddleston, N Evans 12 v P Redshaw, M Moore, L Melvin 10; W Coe, L DiBella 24 v M Spano, K Rotondo 17. ‘Cut Throat’: J Craven 54, S Ryan 48, S Di Bella 27. Championship Pairs comp continues next week players required P.Miguel/B.Eddleston v N.Evans, J.Craven; E.Piotto/L.Dibella v S.Ryan/K.Rotondo; C.Wickens/M.Moore v L.Melvin/J,Casanovas. Umpire A.Rutherford. Afternoon Tea Sandy and Bev. Social selectors Jan Cas. And Marian Spano. Rinks available for social play.

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Bowls News Macknade Bowls SOCIAL played on the August 6: Triples: Coral Gard, Karen Dunn, Marilyn Hugo 21 def Jock O’Brien, Vic Holland, Gavin Dumschat 15; Jack Thompson, Ron Turner, Jake Morgan 25 def Len Schifilliti, John Patrick, Harold Walklate 10; Mario Marbelli, Pam Morgan, Trevor Fox 28 def Jim Dunn, Shelly Wright, Christa Patrick 13; Lui Marbelli, Col Kirby, Smithy Walklate 21 def Brett Haupt, Pam Turski, Jim Hugo 11; Joe Turski, Francesca Rosadi, Lin Ebeling 24 def Nev Bywater, Des Hoffman, Dave Ebung 16.

Rinks: John Tucker, Linda Hoffman, Ross Fichera, Wendy Wiles 21 def Nev Cooper, Lidia Marbelli, Marie Thompson, Kev Straits 12.

The Men’s Championship Pairs began on August 8: Bob Brooker and Trevor Fox 24 def Phil Wright and Nev Bywater 10; Brett Haupt and Michael Blake 22 def Mal Dorey and Bart Cummins 11.

Games to be played this week are: Vic Holland & Des Hoffman vs Bob Brooker & Trevor Fox; Brett Haupt & Michael Blake vs Mario & Lui Marbelli; good luck to all bowlers.

Social played on the August 9: Triples: Bob McLehose, Bill Ellis, Phil Jenkins 20 def Karen Dunn, John Newbury, Alicia Cooper 17; Nev Cooper, Shelly Wright, Gavin Dumschat 26 def Len Schifilliti, Pam Morgan, Smithy Walklate 24; Lidia Marbelli, Trevor Fox, Linda Hoffman 27 def John Patrick, Jan Newbury, Ross Fichera 10; Jock O’Brien, Francesca Rosadi, Lin Ebeling 26 def Jim Dunn, Harold Walklate, Jack Righetti 16; Mario Marbelli, Pam Turski, Wendy Wiles 29 def Joe Turski, Coral Gard, Jean McLehose 7.

Rinks: Lui Marbelli, Des Hoffman, Christa Patrick, Noeleen Barrett 20 def John Tucker, Vic Holland, Margaret Peters, Dave Ebeling 15; Brett Haupt, Noel Elbourne, Ron Turner, Kerryn Haupt 31 def Nev Bywater, Rhonda Brown, Jan Leach, Des Peters 10.

A great day of bowling. There will be bowling on Thursday and Sunday; please have your names in the book or call Lui on 0429183035 to have your name put on the list.

Please if you are NOT playing and you have put your name down, let Lui know before 12 noon. See you all on the green.

Noorla Bowls Club (Ladies) LADIES Social Mixed Bowls: Wednesdays commencing at 1.30pm. For more information or to nominate, please call 4776 2179. Names in by 1pm, dress code is mufti. All welcome.

Social Results: Wednesday August 5 H Magennis, S McComiskie, V Raiteri, K Wegert 27 (d) I Byrns, M Bandiera, P Poggio, S Cotton 14; C Pizzi, M Todd, J Leonardi, C Cobb 25 (d) D Bandiera, C Hewett, G Byrns, R Peterson 16.

Congrats to trophy winners, C Cobb & team.

Competition Results: The 2020 Ladies Singles Championship has now been completed with Carmen Cobb successful on finals day. Congratulations to Mia Bandiera for achieving Runner Up and to all participating players for your good sportsmanship. Championship Singles Round 1, July 15 : C Hewett 25 (d) S Pizzi 13, C Cobb 28 (d) C Ellems 3, R Rose 27 (d) V Raiteri 5, M Bandiera 26 (d) C Pizzi 10; Round 2, July 20: M Bandiera 26 (d) R Rose 17. July 28: C Cobb 25 (d) C Hewett 6; Final, July 29: C Cobb 26 (d) M Bandiera 15.

Competition Called:

Friday, August 14, 2020 Championship Pairs Second Round, commencing 9.00am, Wednesday, August 12 – C Hewett & V Raiteri (v) N Mancuso & M Bandiera, R Rose & C Cobb (v) C Pizzi & S Pizzi. Round 3, Wednesday August19, 9.00am – R Rose & C Cobb (v) N Mancuso & M Bandiera; C Hewett & V Raiteri (v) C Pizzi & S Pizzi.

Nominations for the 2020 “B” Grade Singles have now reopened. Names on the board or to Games Director please. Nominations close at end of play, Wednesday August 19, with the first round scheduled to commence on Wednesday August 26 at 9.00am.

Happy Home Festival scheduled for Wednesday August 19 has been postponed with a new date to be advised.

Noorla Trophy to be played at Macknade Bowls Club Tuesday, August 24; cards called 8.45am for 9am start.

Please see the board for teams selected.

Afternoon Tea Roster: Wed August 12 - Mia Bandiera, Wed August 19 - Sue Pizzi.

Tully Bowls BEAUTIFUL weather for bowling. On Wednesday Aug 5 we played 2-4-2. Winners were Margaret Fanna and Dutchy. Sunday Aug 9 saw 12 bowlers play two games of 10 ends with afternoon tea after the first game. Winners were Val Bradley, Judy Hood and Warren Cresdee (visitor). Several of our men went to Innisfail on Sunday to play in Innisfail’s Classic. On Monday Bev Achilles and Val Zamora travelled to Marlin Coast with other FNQ players to play pennants against Marlin Coast. Sad to say we lost on the day, but thoroughly enjoyed our game.

Don’t forget to call our club if you are interested in learning to play bowls. We are always looking for new members. Visitors are always welcome; life is short, enjoy your sport! Cheers!

Tully Bowls Club Ph 4068 1230.

Lidia Rutledge caught and released grunter

Phoenix Rutledge, the first fish (wish) she has ever caught.

Noah flathead catch and release

Last Wednesday at midday, Jan Van Tienen from Innisfail caught this 69cm 4.5kg Coral Trout on the reef at Goudge Bank using a Braid 50 LB line.

FISHING

Friday, August 14, 2020

Fishing News

Wet Tropic Times

RoLy Newton

WHAT a great weekend and at this stage it looks like the weather gods are going to smile on us for the rest of the week. Conditions were fantastic which allowed the larger boats to travel out to the Continental Shelf where there were very good catches of nannygai, job fish and some big red emperor reported. Closer in on the deep water rubble patches around the main reefs the great fishing continued with plenty of nannygai, spangled emperor and tea leaf trevally caught.

Up on the reef shallows reasonable catches of coral trout and red throat emperor were caught from the bottom and some nice spanish mackerel were taking floaters.

The spearos also did well with good numbers of coral trout, blue tuskers, spanish mackerel and crayfish.

The good news here is that as we move into spring and the weather warms up, the fishing is just going to improve.

Those that fished the various shoals in the shipping channel had mixed results, most reported having to put in a fair bit of effort to catch mostly small spanish mackerel and a handful of school and spotted mackerel. There were plenty of small undersized nannygai, however legal fish were few and far between.

It was a different story up at the patches and silver sands east of the Barnard Islands where the spotty and school mackerel finally came on the bite in a big way.

I don`t know if they bit all day however they certainly went crazy at times. These schools have been under a lot of pressure from both commercial and amateurs and stocks don`t seem to have recovered properly yet, so please only take what is needed.

The large spanish mackerel have moved inshore and are being caught in reasonable numbers around

the Family Group of Islands. Some of the spanish have been really big with several fish over the 20kg mark being caught. Most of these fish have been caught by trolling wolf herring, unfortunately the sharks remain a problem around 40ft Rock and several other areas.

Those bottom fishing around the islands have been catching mostly island trout and grass sweetlip. There have also been some reports of fingermark and grunter being caught in the deeper holes and ledges.

The warmer conditions have also brought the mangrove jacks and barra back on the bite with some very good catch reports over last weekend. They are still requiring a lot of effort but the fishing will improve as we get closer to summer. The winter species such as whiting and bream are still around in good numbers and the grunter continue to be caught both in the coastal creeks and the Cardwell area.

Those that have taken the time to chase blue swimmer crabs have been very successful and the odd mud crab is still being caught.

I have heard no reports from the freshwater reaches of the Tully or Liverpool, I guess conditions have been so good everyone is fishing the blue water.

At this early stage of the week the good weather is to continue with ideal conditions forecast for this weekend. This will allow boats to travel out to the main reefs or to head out to the islands or down to the feeding grounds wide of the Barnard islands to chase a mackerel.

The smaller run in the morning tides will allow those that wish to chase a barra or a jack plenty of opportunities. Either side of the evening tide will be ideal to chase a grunter along the edge of the sandbars. The family fisherman could pump a few yabbies over the midday low tide and then fish for whiting and bream during the first of the afternoon incoming tide.

Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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Lidia Rutledge caught and released bream

HULL HEADS JULY/ AUGUST 1.57m 2.15m 2.09m 1.01m 2.8m 1.44m 2.2m 0.84m 3.02m 1.3m 2.34m 0.66m 3.23m 1.16m 2.49m 0.5m 3.42m 1.03m 2.62m 0.39m 3.54m 0.94m 2.71m 0.35m 3.58m 0.9m 2.74m 0.43m 3.51m

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SPORT Senior Footy is back on Tully Grandstand THE senior rugby league players laced up their boots for a welcome return to the field last Saturday. The first round of the six week Lightning Challenge was played between Northern Pride teams, Tully Tigers and Cairns Brothers at Stan Williams Park in Manunda.

Several Northern Pride regulars were back in action including Tully products Matthew Musumeci and Jack Campagnolo, and the squad also boasted former NRL and World Cup stars.

In game one Northern Pride Reef Kings took on Cairns Brothers where Cairns scored first through a slick short pass from Jordan Biondi-Odo to send fullback Jackson Clarke over on the left edge, and the conversion was slotted by Biondi-Odo. In the second game between Northern Pride Giants and Tully Tigers, the Pride registered first points when Matthew Musumeci went over on the left edge in the opening minutes and took an early 4-0 lead after Matt Egan hit the uprights on the conversion attempt.

Tully Tigers registered first points on the scoreboard right on the half time siren through Phil Nona and a conversion by Shaun Nona had the score 20-6 at half time. Northern Pride registered a convincing win with 44-12 over Tully at full time.

The second round of the Lightning Challenge will return to Stan Williams Park, Manunda this Saturday August 15, kicking off with Northern Pride Reef Kings against Tully Tigers at 2.00pm, followed by a clash between Cairns Brothers and Northern Pride Giants at 4.00pm.

August 22 will see an exhilarated Tully Tigers hosting their first game at the brand new Tully Grandstand.

If you want a seat in the grandstand you need to act fast and get in contact with Anthony Emmi to reserve your seat by Tuesday August 18 at the latest.

Only 50% of the seating will be available as there will be a COVID-Safe plan in place for the new grandstand.

Matthew Musumeci scored the first try for Northern Pride Giants against Tully Tigers

The official unveiling of the grandstand is yet to happen due to COVID and it will be announced when this can occur, but the community are able to get exited that they can already use a facility they have worked hard Jack Campagnolo scored two tries for Northern Pride Giants against his former club Tully Tigers to get.