2020 July 31st Newspaper Edition

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News in Brief MP’s office to chase up uncertainty over tank removal THE office of the Member for Hill, Shane Knuth MP will chase up recent comments made by the owner of the old molasses tank in Babinda, Aurizon. Aurizon recently said it had no plans to remove the tank, despite the dilapidated structure’s future being debated for several years.

The Babinda Chamber of Commerce said it had been told that Queensland Rail, which owns the land the tank is on, had previously been advised by Aurizon that the company would proceed to remove the deteriorating tank and its surrounding infrastructure.

In March this year, the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey wrote to Knuth’s office, assuring him this was the case. But a spokesman for Knuth’s office said it appears Aurizon has gone back on its word, and that it will chase up the statement with the Minister’s office.

Babinda Hospital secures healthcare equipment from local Freemasons NEW equipment will help to improve patient comfort at Babinda Hospital, thanks to the generosity of the Pyramid Highleigh Freemasons Lodge.

With the assistance of Hand Heart Pocket, the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, the Lodge has committed more than $5,000 to help Babinda Hospital to purchase two standard and two bariatric wheelchairs as well as a laryngoscope.

The donation was made after the recent sale of the old Bartle Frere Freemasons Lodge building, which is on a large block of land next to the hospital.

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Pyramid Highleigh Freemasons Lodge representative Mal Holst said it’s not the first time they’ve gotten behind the local hospital which looks after as many as 3,500 patients a year.

“The Freemasons’ support of Babinba Hospital dates back many years and following the recent amalgamation of Bartle Frere and Pyramid Highleigh Lodges, we made the unanimous decision to make this donation to the hospital,” Holst said. “The work of Babinda Hospital is essential to the region, given that the next closest hospitals are in Cairns and Innisfail and the more resources that we have locally, the better it is for the community.”

Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive Officer Gary Mark said the organisation was pleased to augment the grassroots charity work of Pyramid Highleigh Freemasons Lodge. “Enhancing the quality of life of patients in smaller rural hospitals is a very worthy cause, and we are appreciative of Pyramid Highleigh Freemasons Lodge for identifying this need in their local area,” Mark said. “By combining our efforts, we have been able to make a bigger difference for the community of Babinda.”

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TULLY Swimming Pool Shade Cloth Opening by Rotary Club Tully is happening on Tuesday at 3.30pm August 11. The Club President, District Governor, and the Mayor will be in attendance. All are welcome to come as it is open to the public.

Tully & District Chamber of Commerce TULLY & District Chamber of Commerce has decided to run a Show themed Mega Markets on September 12 in the Main Street.

They are wanting to invite stall holders and community groups to come and participate, and hope locals and tourist will come and support them. Contact Christine at president@tullychamber.com.au

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The old Bartle Frere Freemasons Lodge next to Babinda Hospital

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Crocs roam free under Labor’s watch A NUMBER of close calls between crocodiles and residents in Hinchinbrook has again highlighted the failure of the State Labor Government’s crocodile management policy, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto.

Mr Dametto said he was extremely concerned for the welfare of residents in the community of Beach Holm after they contacted him recently with reports of two crocodiles stalking the banks of Black River.

“My office and I have been liasing with residents for the past few weeks about this issue, strongly lobbying Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch’s office to get rangers to remove these crocodiles as they pose an unacceptable risk to the community.

Disappointingly, we are still waiting for a response,” he said.

“Unfortunately, we have a situation where bureaucrats in Brisbane seem to put the life of a dangerous, overpopulated animal above that of human beings and their pets.”

Mr Dametto said Katter’s Australian Party’s Safer Waterways Bill, which was voted down by both major parties last year, advocated for a controlled reduction of the crocodile population and egg harvesting in waterways that surround populated areas.

“Here we had a solution that would reduce the number of crocodiles in populated waterways, but neither Labor nor the LNP are interested. The safety of North Queenslanders seems to be a low priority for them,” he said.

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“Multiple constituents have told me of sightings of crocs in areas where they have never been

either through a controlled cull or relocation to an approved crocodile farm.

before, which tells me they are grossly overpopulated. This is due to decades of inaction by both

Under the KAP’s proposal, authorised landholders would be permitted to decide whether to

Labor and the LNP to tackle this problem head on. A responsible reduction of crocodile numbers

euthanise, relocate or retain crocodiles inhabiting their property. If they choose to have a crocodile

will reduce the risk of potential attacks and let people better enjoy our local waterways.”

permanently removed, the landholder can either do this themselves or accept payment from

The Bill, which was introduced into parliament by Hill MP Shane Knuth, also sought to establish a

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Cairns-based “Queensland Crocodile Authority” which would be required to remove all rogue

“Katter’s Australian Party will continue to fight for this common-sense policy that restores the

crocodiles living in urban areas or waterways used by people for recreation. This would be achieved

balance between crocodiles and humans in our waterways,” Mr Dametto said.

another person who wishes to permanently remove

Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto has blasted Labor’s lax approach to crocodile management in the North.

Cassowaries the focus of awareness campaign MAX TOMLINSON MISSION Beach residents and the newly elected Cassowary Coast Regional Council are working together to safeguard the coast’s threatened cassowary population.

South Mission Beach-based Councillor Trudy Tschui and Cr Jeff Baines convened a meeting of interested

parties on July 3 following the untimely death of muchloved local cassowary, Mrs C, who was hit by a car on June 16.

“We had 22 people there who all shared a determination to further protect the local cassowary population,” said Cr Tschui.

“There are a number of measures we are looking at to ensure these magnificent birds are properly protected.

“We looked at better and more appropriate signage, speed reductions, control of feral and domestic animals and a broad-based education campaign,” she said.

“The importance of education within the broader community and how to properly and respectfully interact with our iconic namesake should not be underestimated.

“That begins with people understanding the negative impacts of their driving and feeding habits which are the leading cause of issues for cassowaries.

“The death of Mrs C has made us all aware of the fragility of the local cassowary population and our role in protecting their habitat,” she said.

The meeting was attended by representatives of Mission Beach Cassowaries Inc. Group, Queensland Parks and Wildlife, the local indigenous community and other interested bodies.

Liz Gallie, President of Mission Beach Cassowaries Inc. Group, said the whole community had a role to play in protecting fragile cassowary numbers.

“We need a holistic approach that ensures the welfare of these beautiful creatures is front and centre whenever we look at development that might impact on their natural habitat,” she said.

Photo by Liz Gallie

Ms Gallie, who has lived at Bingil Bay since 1974, said the human footprint in the Mission Beach area

had come at the expense of cassowary habitat.

“If you look at aerial views of the region, it’s clear that the rainforest habitat of the cassowary has been squeezed and fragmented by human encroachment,” she said.

“We need to be constantly asking ourselves, how will this development impact on the cassowary?

“People bring with them pet dogs and cats and inadvertently introduce exotic weeds that proliferate in our climate and impact on the rainforest.

“Hand-feeding cassowaries, which might seem harmless, should also be discouraged.

“We need to maintain reserves and corridors for these territorial birds to move through,” said Ms Gallie.

“I would like to see the Council buy back key blocks of land, establish buffer zones and wide cassowary corridors.

“I would also urge the Council to enact by-laws to ensure humans and cassowaries can co-exist better,” she said.

Ms Gallie, a respected environmentalist, said the newly elected Council had shown keen interest in addressing the plight of the cassowary population.

“I’m optimistic about the direction in which we are moving,” she said.

“The cassowary is a vital part of the region’s attractions – not just for the tourism industry but for environmental and diversity reasons – and must be protected at all costs.”

State Minister for Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey, who visited Mission Beach shortly after Mrs C’s death, said a dedicated cassowary land bridge would be incorporated into an upgrade of the Bruce Highway at Smiths Gap north of Tully.

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REGIONS FAILED AGAIN BY STATE LABOR GOVERNMENT

THE Regional and Rural Affairs Committee Senate Inquiry into the Queensland State Government’s contentious ‘Reef Regulations’ completed public hearings in Brisbane today, after hearing evidence LNP Senators described as damning for the State Government.

The inquiry, initiated by Queensland LNP Senator Susan McDonald in 2019 after meeting with distressed Queensland farmers, heard evidence from farming groups, environmentalists, reef scientists and the State Government over two days.

Senator McDonald said the evidence painted a grim picture of the State Government’s consultation process with the deployment of blunt force regulation to further demonise agriculture, despite Queensland farmers having always demonstrated a willingness to engage with scientifically sound environmental and sustainability programs.

“I was disappointed listening to farmers say how little effort the State Government put into going on farm and helping them improve land management practices,” she said.

“These regulations unfairly and incorrectly would have us all believe farmers aren’t interested in protecting the environment.

“It’s sad to see a State Government cashing in on Queensland’s farmers’ $12.9 billion contribution to our economy, and demonstrating such low regard for the progress being made by farmers to improve water quality – or for the costs they have incurred in doing so.

“These regulations have been developed with one purpose: to showcase the government’s ‘Green’ credentials to win over environment-focused voters in Brisbane.

“The Queensland Government has ignored the fact

that study after study shows that runoff from farms has been reduced by industry, and that the actual amounts of runoff reaching the reef proper is minuscule.

“Numerous science witnesses said that agriculture mainly affected inner reefs, and it was noted that these inner reefs only make up about 3% of the whole Great Barrier Reef.”

Senator Canavan said that with only 3% of the reef’s corals impacted by farm runoff, this wouldn’t stop the Labor State government from pushing on with their an-

KEY FACTS: Agriculture in Queensland contributes $12.9 billion to the economy.

Queensland cane farmers have been working alongside government and scientists for a decade to improve reef health by investing in Canegrower’s Smartcane BMP. Any impact by the agricultural industry is limited to the inner reefs, which make up about 3% of the whole Great Barrier Reef area.

The reef regulations will reduce the Queensland economy by $1.3 billion over 10 years.

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“To top it all off, the Queensland government confirmed their Greens-inspired regulations will cost the average grower $38,000,” Senator Canavan said.

“This is why the Liberals and Nationals fought for this inquiry. We fought for farmers so they could have their say about these unjust and ideological regulations, despite the Katter’s Australian Party MPs’ opposition.

“Katter’s Australian Party professes to stand up for regional Queensland, but every step of the way they have opposed this inquiry. They opposed growers and industry having their say, putting the facts on the public record and exposing Labor’s destructive actions.”

Senator Gerard Rennick was amazed that the State Government’s regulations were set to cost farmers billions, at the precise moment when we need our economy growing to recover from the COVID pandemic.

“Analysis from industry advocates Canegrowers shows the State Government’s regulations will cost the Queenslanders $1.3 billion over the next 10 years due to a reduction of crops of up to 30%.

“It’s not a coincidence the regulations will crush the sugar industry, this is exactly what the State Labor Government wants.

“A 30% reduction will see a loss of around $110 million a year for cane growers in Queensland and the potential closure of two mills due to a reduction in the crop.

“This is just another example of the Labor party, supported by the Greens, pushing a ideology that seeks to destroy regional farming communities and businesses.

They don’t care about those in the bush”.

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Preparation for Ageing information sessions

COMMUNITY Support Centre Innisfail is hosting a series of free public Preparation for Ageing sessions for people of any age, which are being run by Tracey Ashton, a social worker from Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc. The first session - Elder Care for Your Assets will be held at Community Support Centre Innisfail, 13 - 17 Donald Street on Thursday, August 13 from 1.30pm - 3.30pm.

This will be followed up with a Processes to Home and Aged Care session on Thursday, October 8 and Advanced Care Planning: Capacity, Enduring Power of Attorneys and Advanced Health Directives session on Thursday, December 3.

For enquiries and registrations, please contact the Community Support Centre Innisfail on 4043 8400.

Tully & District Orchid Club THE Tully & District Orchid Club is holding its first monthly meeting in many months.

The meeting will be at the residence of Locky and Kass Marshall at 19 Sanctuary Crescent, Wongaling Beach on

Saturday, August 1, commencing at 1.00pm.

Members and visitors are welcome.

Anyone attending will be required to use the hand sanitiser provided and social distancing will apply. Everyone is asked to bring along a chair.

There will be an entry fee as normal and there will be an orchid demonstration but no raffle. One lucky person will take home a small orchid plant.

Afternoon tea will be provided by the Club and anyone attending is asked NOT to bring a plate, due to present conditions. Looking forward to your attendance, stay safe and well.

Museum fundraising BABINDA Museum is continuing with its drive to raise at least $40,000 to fully fit out its Munro Street premises so it can open to visitors.

Babinda Taskforce, which will operate the Museum, said it welcomes any donations from individuals or organisations which might like to help get the attraction up and running.

The Museum has ample collections and displays to start, but needs the funding to finish off electrical, lighting and cabinet displays inside the old shop alongside Babinda Taskforce’s offices at 51 Munro St. Fundraising events are being considered in the near future.

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100% impact on farmers to justify an unsubstantiated impact on reef SARI HYYTINEN THE most recently implemented regulations on farmers regarding water runoff resulted in an uncomfortable sitting at the beginning of this week for the Senate inquiry: Identification of leading practices in ensuring evidence-based regulation of farm practices that impact water quality outcomes in the Great Barrier Reef.

In September last year the Green Shirts movement and Dr Peter Ridd, represented local farmers and travelled to Canberra to push for a Senate Inquiry into Reef science. The group met with various Senators and Lower House MPs to raise their concerns about Queensland Labor’s continued attacks on farming and regional areas. An inquiry was then initiated by Queensland LNP Senator Susan McDonald in 2019 after meeting with distressed Queensland farmers.

Farmers were concerned that they were being overregulated to the point of losing their economic viability as an industry to protect the inshore reefs which constitute 3% of the reef. The farmers raised the question as to whether their impact on the reef has been scientifically verified. Their main concern was that there appears to not be a scientific consensus on the farmers impact on the reef nor is there an adequate support system for farmers to ensure that they are maintaining best practices; particularly because seven internation-

al scientists called the ‘whistleblower team’ found a 100% replication fail regarding eight experiments that showed that acidification would make reef fish hyper and all of these experiments have been conducted by the same organization (JCUs Coral Reef Centre) which informs our local farmers that their runoff is having significant impact on the reef.

Cane farmer Mario Quagliata, a member of the team of farmers who attended Canberra to push for the inquiry back in 2019, made a presentation at the inquiry.

“We need the truth,” said Mr Quagliata, “because at the moment there are scientists saying that we are not damaging the reef while other scientists saying we are.

“People like me are confused. But again as I said [at the hearing] after 40 years of growing up on my farm and seeing no change in the creeks and of the wildlife that lives on my farm, it begs you to want to wonder if you are having an effect.

“I would expect them [Qld LNP] to have a look at the outcome of this Senate inquiry. I would then expect them to help fund what we are looking for [office of science quality assurance] and then if it’s found farmers are not having an effect on the reef - tear up the reef regulations.

“If it’s proven we are have some contribution but not as bad as this current government thinks, assess that

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and work out what we got to do.

“I’m not one to say if we are doing damage, we are going to ignore it, but I want the truth. The truth is not there at the moment.,” he said.

The farming community has made a concerted effort to reduce their runoff from farms over the last decade since Canegrowers invested in Smartcane BMP. It appears that the current reef regulations on water management for farmers have been created to protect the inshore reef which makes up 3% of our Great Barrier Reef.

Dr Britta Schaffelke, Research Program Leader, says only a small proportion of the GBR coral reefs are located in the area affected by land runoff.

“While comparatively small in area, many of these inshore reefs support locally important diving, snorkelling and recreational fishing, and indigenous communities and traditional owners have strong links to these reefs as an important part of their sea country,” she said.

“Well-known places with fringeing coral corals like Low Isles, the Frankland Islands, Dunk Island and the Whitsundays and Keppel Island group are in the affected area.”

Reef policy failings outlined at Senate hearing KEY failings in the way governments have approached policy to assist the Great Barrier Reef have been exposed by the sugarcane growers’ organisation CANEGROWERS at a Senate inquiry in Brisbane.

Grower representatives from eight CANEGROWERS district organisations along with state CANEGROWERS Chairman Paul Schembri have appeared before the committee over the past two days, leaving their farms during the busy harvest season.

“The depth of feeling about this issue among growers is so great that, even with limited flights and the fact that this is the busiest time of year, they felt they had to attend when the committee decided to only take submissions in Brisbane,” CANEGROWERS CEO Dan Galligan said.

“We wanted the Committee members to know that growers are committed to efforts to understand and, where necessary, better manage the interactions between farming and water quality in the catchment,” Mr Galligan said. “But the Queensland Government’s escalation last year of its regulation on farming in reef catchment areas has exposed significant deficiencies in the way governments develop policies.”

CANEGROWERS has made four key recommendations in its submission to the Senate inquiry: • Remove the regulatory burden on growers and adopt long-term support for on-farm innovation; • Restore growers’ confidence in policy through a review of the way the science used to justify it is man-

aged and scrutinised; • Ensure water quality targets are credible and realistic; and • Develop trustworthy methods for evaluating improvements in farm practices and water quality.

“Fundamental to our concern is that the cane industry has been regulated for 10 years and there is no evidence that this heavy-handed approach is driving any meaningful change in the industry,” CANEGROWERS Innisfail Chairman Joe Marano said. “What has been driving change is our best management practice program, Smartcane BMP, and other projects which have focused on and worked with growers.

"A blunt regulatory strategy risks eroding this spirit of cooperation and, because of flaws in its design and intent, risks the future of the sugarcane industry.”

A CANEGROWERS analysis has found the Queensland economy would suffer a $1.3 billion hit if the Queensland Government proceeded with the underlying intent of its regulations to push nitrogen use by sugarcane growers down 30% below industry best practice levels. Read more about the report here “This misguided intent to push nitrogen use below best practice levels is behind reef targets, programs and report cards that are rolled out by governments,” CANEGROWERS Herbert River Chairman Michael Pisano said.

“It puts the future of our industry and communities at risk with no direct evidence it would be of any benefit

to the Reef.”

In addressing the science used by government to justify the regulations, CANEGROWERS is advocating for a review and overhaul of way that research on Great Barrier Reef water quality is funded, managed, scrutinised and used to develop policy.

“We want a more open and robust process around the research, free of political interference,” CANEGROWERS Burdekin Chairman Phil Marano said.

“Growers have shown a willingness over past decades to engage in environmental and sustainability programs where the approach is open cooperation and collaboration – and these are achieving results.”

CANEGROWERS is also calling for an independent review of the seriously deficient Paddock to Reef program of the Queensland Government which purports to assess industry progress towards water quality targets.

“The current process undervalues and seriously underestimates growers’ achievements by only looking at activity within government programs,” CANEGROWERS Mackay Chairman Kevin Borg said. “This leads to a distorted view of reality and the incorrect claim that change is not happening fast enough, and regulation is necessary.”

CANEGROWERS believes addressing all of these issues will rebuild the confidence of the community, and growers, in the design and implementation of measures to address impacts on the Reef.

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Setting a precedent SARI HYYTINEN THE importance of setting a precedent in law can only become understood when you become part of a legal matter.

I understand that are a lot of people are concerned about the lenient sentences that have been given for a variety of different offences in more recent years. I recently observed a social media post reporting that a known pedophile guilty of multiple offenses received a suspended sentence. Through my own personal experience, I have observed the challenge for a judge. It is difficult to go against the common precedent that is already in play and be the first to set a new precedent.

When it came to my case (being hit by a truck and suffering from a traumatic brain injury) the results now mean that defense lawyers can push for a separation of charges. When a person is charged and convicted of driving affected by drugs and causing injury to a person the matter generally results in an instant jail sentence. However, the defense lawyer for my matter was able to separate being affected by drugs and dangerous driving which resulted in a suspended sentence (the equivalent to a penalty for a drink driving charge).

Despite being appealed the matter was not brought to the attention of the courts in an aggressive enough fashion and was thrown out of court.

This indicates that only people who have enough money to keep a matter aggressively before the court system are able to set a new precedent or appeal poor sentences.

What does this mean for Australia’s 99%?

It is the same concern that I hear constantly that people who have money are the ones deciding what is good for all of us.

This begs the question that if you are part of the 99% how can you be protected if the 1% are making bad decisions that set precedents that affect all of us?

The 1% may have had a family member that for a particular reason needed them to fight hard in the legal system to set a new precedent, however, once the precedent has been set how do we stop it from becoming used for reasons that are not as valid?

I don’t know the answer to this, but the last few years have raised a lot of questions for me about how we look after Australia in a way that benefits the 99%.

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council updates

Showground surface needs repair

SEVERAL items were on the agenda of last week’s meeting of Cassowary Coast Regional Council, including work being started to repair damage to the surface of the field of the newly completed Tully Grandstand at the Showground. Council had identified there needed to be some work done on the field, due to damage caused during the construction of the Grandstand. A contractor has started work to repair the surface, and a specialist turf consultant will be engaged to ensure the works are appropriate.

Possible move of Visitor Centre INNISFAIL’S ‘Golden I’ Visitor Information Centre might be relocated in the near future from its caravan in Anzac Park. One new site is the Sugar Heritage Centre (Sugar Museum) at Mourilyan, recognised by Council for its “great work” in promoting tourism and in being a destination piece for the community. Another possible alternative location would be in the Innisfail Conservatorium. Under Council’s operational plan, there will be a Visitor Information Centre strategy review, and both proposals will be canvassed in further discussions within the Councillor Information Session and in the wider community.

Two-lane traffic at Upper Daradgee Rd

THERE has been major progress of the Upper Daradgee Road, which has had work started over the past few weeks, including realignment of the water main, the removal of a temporary fence, the progress of the new road, negotiation with land holders, plans and funding. The expectation was that shoulder widening would be complete by this week, weather permitting.

This will then facilitate two-lane traffic and the removal of the stop lights. Negotiations have progressed with landowners to acquire the required land. Funding has been secured under the Disaster Relief Funding Arrangement (DRFA).

One Mile Creek dredging COUNCIL is in the process of detailed assessment of expressions of interest into the dredging of One Mile Creek at Cardwell. Submissions closed and eight confirmed expressions of interests were received. A preliminary analysis of the submissions has revealed various methodologies for the removal of silt from One Mile Creek. The Cassowary Coast region will receive a total of $1.5 million in federal government funding to dredge the Creek. The project is expected to significantly improve water access, safety, and business opportunities to the town and surrounding areas.

Brief from the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo Hinchinbrook Community Resilience Officer IN development of the Management Group COVID-19 Recovery Plan, it was identified through consultation with key economic and human/social stakeholders that a position within Council is required to assist with the delivery of the Recovery Plan to ensure both the success of the recovery initiatives identified and the future resilience of the community in the face of future disaster events.

Working directly with the Hinchinbrook Shire Council and the community, the Community Resilience Officer will plan, promote and activate opportunities that support and build resilience across the Hinchinbrook Shire in alignment with initiatives identified in the COVID-19 Recovery Plan.

Through the implementation of key priorities contained within the Recovery Plan, the Officer will support the community through ongoing change impacting small businesses, development, and the wider community. An application for funding has been submitted under the 2019-2020 Resilience and Risk Reduction funding program to establish the position.

River Gauge Inspections Staff have been in contact with the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) to organise the annual preventive maintenance inspections of river gauges, rain gauges and CCTV installations that comprise of our flood management and warning systems. At this stage, the inspections are programmed to be car-

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ried out late September, early October 2020.

General rate concession on new residential dwellings Are you aware of Council’s initiative to support and encourage the construction of new homes in our district through rating concessions.

As part of Council’s Economic Development Strategy, general rates on each property upon which a new residence is constructed will be waived for a period of two (2) years following the date of issue of the Final Inspection Certificate. Contact Council for further details and conditions applicable.

Election Costs Council has been charged $95,422 by the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) for its services in delivering the 2020 Local Government elections.

Whilst the ECQ has the responsibility to run elections, individual Councils are responsible for the costs associated with same.

For 2020, eleven polling booths were utilised including the TYTO early voting centre. With a view to reducing costs which are ultimately borne by the rate payer, future Councils will need to look at the number of booths operating.

Seven of the eleven booths in Hinchinbrook were attended by less than 200 voters. We did argue this cost issue with the ECQ based on previous numbers, but to not avail.

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Margaret Cerezo

Jim Colyer

FRIDAY 7 Lee Porter

FRIDAY 14 Lee Porter

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Caroline Dyer

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Lee Porter

Lee Porter

Kay Ison

Kay Ison

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Chrissy Argyros,

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Chrissy Argyro,

Chrissy Argyros,

Carol Carstensen

Carol Carstensen

Carol Carstensen

Carol Carstensen

Terry Ryan,

Veronica Lizzio,

Marilyn Weigand,

Lisa La Spina,

Bruno Barra,

Francis Lizzio,

Melissa Hall,

Megan Cairns,

Ken Blair,

Lori Smith,

Roy Favier,

Marilyn Weigand,

Judy Hood

Stan Smith

Sam Pappalardo

Trish Lardi

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Jan Pease,

Jan Pease,

Jan Pease,

Marilyn Weigand,

Marilyn Weigand,

Carol Carstensen,

Marilyn Weigand,

Carol Carstensen

Carol Carstensen,

Marilyn Weigand

Carol Carstensen

Megan Cairns,

Anne Pacey,

Sue Althas,

Margaret Schafer,

Loraine Cargnello,

Debbie Pennisi

Janette Evans,

Joan Mercer,

Josie Pease

Bob Wellington

Jill Mackay Dina and Lou Campagnolo Terry Kachel

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Marilyn Weigand,

Marilyn Weigand,

Marilyn Weigand,

Carol Carstensen,

Carol Carstensen,

Carol Carstensen,

Sue Robson

Trish Lardi

Anita Stapley

Noelene Worsley Kate Henry, Pam Cridland, Gordon Williams, Avis Ray

Sue Robson,

Rod Bradley,

Carol Carstensen,

Mary Bacic,

Val Bradley,

Tanya Fair,

Linda Mackay,

Leslee Marker,

Leslie Southen

Mary Mac Donald,

Donna Jones

Karen Edwards

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COMMUNITY

Friday, July 31, 2020

Four Etty Bay life savers recognised for excellence

FOUR everyday heroes from Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club have been recognised for their dedicated service and excellence at the NQ Branch Surf Life Saving Queensland Awards.

The usual formal awards ceremony could not be held due to COVID-19 gathering restrictions, so lifesavers from across the region gathered ‘virtually’ to recognise those who have gone above and beyond.

Shayne Cini was named Volunteer of the Year. He held the positions of Vice Patrol Captain, Age Manager, Surfboat Captain during the 2019/2020 season and will hold these roles for the 2020/2021 season.

Cini, who first became involved in surf lifesaving in 1996, said it was nice to be recognised and he felt privileged to be part of such a great club and family.

In addition to his active patrolling duties, Cini is the club's water safety IRB Driver for all nipper/junior sessions, and in all five North Qld branch carnivals, championships and triathlons in the North Queensland area.

A qualified fitter and turner by trade, off-patrol Cini has completed new work projects including the con-

struction of a new ski trailer, a new surf boat trailer and two IRB stands for motors.

Stuart Turrell was the recipient of the Official of the Year award for his huge contribution as a referee, judge, starter and course set up at many carnivals in the North Queensland branch region in the past year.

Turrell, who previously won the Rookie Coach of the Year award in 2012, said he loves seeing people having fun and would love to see more people join up and keep the sport going. A valued club member since 2010, Turrell knows about life challenges as he has a hearing impairment, however he has not let this impede his ability of always being aware of what is happening around him.

Marty Westcott, who has been involved in the sport for seven years, won the Rookie Coach of the Year award for his coaching of the club's junior lifesavers.

Westcott gained his development coaching accreditation across all disciplines and is dedicated to ensuring all nippers enjoy themselves by participation.

"This award came as a nice surprise and I feel humbled to be recognised. It's great to be involved in Etty Bay Club as it's one big family who all help each other

out, and as my three children are involved, we can all participate together as a family."

Kylie Worth received the prestigious Andy Frizzell OAM OBE Award for Services to Junior Activities. She currently holds the roles of developmental coach, age manager, BM, FA and primary beach coach for Etty Bay Club.

Worth is also an active and dedicated patrolling member with 63 hours of patrol and water safety for the year, a total of 487 since gaining her bronze medallion.

She spends many of her own personal hours to research and develop innovative training programs each week to improve fitness levels of Etty Bay Nippers.

"It truly is a great honour and privilege to receive an award in the same class/category as these incredible people, and this would not have been possible without their help and mentoring," she said.

The four award winners will now go on to represent NQ Branch at the Surf Life Saving Queensland Awards of Excellence in August.

Shayne Cini, Stuart Turrell, Marty Westcott and Kylie Worth from Etty Bay were recognised for their efforts at NQ Branch Surf Life Saving Queensland Awards

Mirriwinni wins Australia Post Retail title MIRRIWINNI Post Office has been named Australia Post’s 2019/20 Network and Regional Winner, following an earlier decision by Australia Post to cancel the annual Awards made to licensed post offices across Australia. Due to the uncertain impact of the COV-

ID-19, Australia Post announced it would cancel the 2019/20 Retail Reward program at the end of March.

At the time, Mirriwinni LPO was leading the ‘Retail Rewards’ program in both the far north network and the Queensland/Northern Territory Region - and was ranked 6th in Australia. Mena Creek finished second and Cooktown third in the Far North Network category.

"Nine months into the program, it was disappointing, considering the effort many Licensees had put into the many programs and promotions during this time, but it

was understandable given the uncertainty of the pandemic," Mirriwinni Licensee, Bryan Walker said. "We were thrilled when executive general manager Nicole Sheffield contacted us with the good news."

Nicole Sheffield said: "Due to the amazing efforts of our licensees and the broader Australia Post team over the past few months, I'm pleased to advise that we are reinstating retail rewards prizes for 2019/20.

All National, Regional and Network leaders as at 31st March 2020 will receive prize letters in coming weeks.

Congratulations on your fantastic results!"

The annual Retail Rewards program gives Post Offices the opportunity to demonstrate excellence in customer and community service, sales, promotion of Australia Post programs and new initiatives, safety,

security and compliancy. Each month focus areas are announced and targets based on previous results are set and distributed to each of the 4,000 Licensed Post Offices in Australia. Monthly, intermittent and annual prizes are awarded.

Australia Post CEO, Christine Holgate also congratulated the LPO Retail Reward winners and at the same time announced a special ‘Thank You’ bonus payment to all Australian Post Offices. "The one-off thank you payment is being made to thank our people for their exceptional efforts throughout the ongoing disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic," she said.

Australia Post outlets and workers have never seen anything like the volume of parcels as a result of increased online shopping brought on by the pandemic.

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Robert and Patricia Connolly celebrate 60 years of marriage DAVID GARDINER TOLERANCE, understanding, trust and acceptance that neither partner is perfect are some of the main qualities Robert and Patricia Connolly attribute to a successful marriage. The couple are celebrating their 60th, or diamond, wedding anniversary on August 6 and are looking forward to marking the occasion with many of their loved ones.

After just over a year of engagement they were married in 1960 at Gordonvale, but have spent most of their lives in Innisfail, Robert mainly in the sawmilling and sugar industries and Patricia in nursing and postal services.

“I think neither of us is perfect,” said Patricia of the couple’s relationship, built up over the six decades. “We understand each other, where each other is coming from. We have trust in each other and have trusted God.” Patricia trained as a registered nurse in Brisbane then was able to gain a transfer to Innisfail, where she worked at Innisfail Hospital for a few years, before putting her career on hold to raise four children – two boys and two girls.

Robert started off his work life as an apprentice cabinetmaker, moved into sawmilling for a while then onto the sugar industry in transportation, including

truck and train driving. When he retired in 2002, he had spent 32 years driving sugar cane trucks out of the South Johnstone Mill.

He said he has always taught his children tolerance, and wanted to be sure his young family grew up to get along with each other. “They have arguments, sure, but nothing that breaks the bonding of family. I was determined to teach my kids to be close,” said Robert. Their family has grown to include 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Patricia went back to nursing, the odd cleaning job, waitressing, delivering mail on a pushbike and even taking over the South Johnstone Post Office for a year, before retiring at the same time as Robert. “I rode my bicycle up and down the hills,” she said.

Robert said so busy had their lives become, it seemed to go by in the blink of an eyelid. “One day I came home and Pat was crying”, said Robert. “I said, what’s the matter? She said, there’s nobody here. I said, it’s our time now.”

The couple took a long trip around Australia from 2002-2004 and enjoyed every moment of it. On their anniversary next Thursday August 6, they will be celebrating with family in Townsville, where three of their children live, and at least six of their grandkids will join in.

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Married 6th August 1960 St Michaels Church, GORDONVALE

Innisfail and District Historical Society reopens museum doors MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL and District Historical Society now in its 35th year will reopen its museum doors to the public on Monday, August 3 after four months of lock down due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although the doors have been closed, volunteers have been working behind the scenes at the museum busily conducting research, cleaning, filing, as well as dealing with email enquiries and Facebook messages requesting information and copies of photos of family members.

Recently, the museum received archives from Kurrimine Beach Progress Association from 1958 - 1982, and there are lots of artefacts, memorabilia and displays from the early days of the northern end of Johnstone Shire.

Volunteers are always busy working on family history projects, as well as keeping active and interesting window displays.

As of August 3, the museum will open to members of the public from 10.00am 12.00 noon Monday to Fridays and Saturdays from 9.30am - 11.30am.

Visitors and locals are welcome, and group bookings subject to COVID-19 conditions can be made by contacting Val Robertson on 4061 2731 or via email: idhs1234@gmail.com.

Anyone entering the museum will be required to sign an attendance register with their contact details as per COVID-19 regulations.

The museum had been busy since Australia Day 2019, when the Society was presented with the Community Event of the Year Award for 'Cyclone' Centenary of 1918 Cyclone.

Other social highlights have been its 35th anniversary lunch where Connie Symons received Life membership, the 50th anniversary of the current Post Office building display at Innisfail Show, Art Deco Street Walk in August and Christmas/End of Year luncheon at Mena Creek Hotel, where long-serving retiring Secretary Diana O'Brien was presented with Life membership.

on family history projects, so any donations of old photos, artefacts and historical memorabilia from members of the community are welcomed and the association is always looking for new and enthusiastic volunteers to come onboard.

At the not-for-profit organisation's AGM held in early March, there was a changing of the guard as Val Robertson who was President for 32 years stepped down from the role, and Trish Ernst was

elected as the new President and will be ably assisted by new committee members Sharon Sawdy as Vice President and Lynn Callegari as Secretary/Treasurer.

The newly revised Innisfail Historical Society Facebook page helps promote the Museum and Society and is where volunteers and members of the public can keep updated.

The museum was grateful to receive a donation of a large bookcase from Innisfail Courthouse which will make a great addition to their display cases.

Over the past year, a number of eye-catching window displays generated interest which included Australia Day, Chinese New Year - Year of the Pig, Feast of the Senses, Art Deco, 60 years of the Canecutter monument, 50 years of the current Post Office building, 'In the Pink' supporting Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Group for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Christmas.

Gloria Ballington, Lynn Callegari,Val Robertson, Trish Ernst and Sharon Sawdy from Innisfail and District Historical Society look forward to welcoming people Volunteers are always busy working back to the museum when it reopens on August 3.

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Tully Support Centre News with

Shane Greenwood

The TSC is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast.

The TSC is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully.

Opening hours are Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm.

Friday, July 31, 2020 To register your interest or more info about groups and other services please call 40 681 004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre. com.au or follow us on Facebook: ‘Tully Support Centre Inc’.

54 Bryant Street, Tully - 4068 1004

THE Tully Support Centre’s parents’ group Explore, Develop, Grow (EDG) has returned to face-to-face meetings every Tuesday from 9:30am – 11:00am in the TSC Community Development Room.

Due to physical distancing requirements weekly groups will be limited to seven participants. In addition, parents are encouraged to connect through email and social media to join in the fun or get some great ideas and useful information.

Please contact Maxine on 4068 1004 or email maxine@tullysupportcentre.com.au for more information.

EDG is a weekly group providing a social connection for all people in caring roles within our community, linking them with information and services through regular topics and a participant driven approach to information provision.

The TSC provides free morning tea, snacks, tea and coffee. There is also art and craft, and regular activities based on group feedback.

Over the past 12 months there have been indoor activities including playdough, interactive books, memory match, colour-ins, shapes and numbers, healthy cooking and parenting workshops; and outdoor activities including footpath chalk art, bubbles, water play, games and painting.

EDG is a semi-structured group, encouraging input from participants into the activities and information provided by the group.

The goal of EDG is to provide planned and purposeful activities, encouraging child centred engagement, role modelling appropriate parent/child interaction, supporting parents to set boundaries, and to supporting child cognitive development.

If you would like more information about EDG please contact Maxine on 4068 1004.

The Knit Wits of Babinda MEGAN BAYLISS

Knit wits Babinda - Caption: An example of the Knit Wits’ work

COMMUNITY, ‘Knit Wits’ of Babinda need your help, please. This is a call out to all businesses and textile crafters who want to be involved in three yarn bombs before the end of the year: September, October, and December, in Babinda.

A yarn bomb is a form of vertical street art, an art installation that uses colourful displays of knitted, crocheted , sewn or woven fibres rather than paint or chalk graffiti. We plan to cover all of the steel poles in the Babinda main street business area with knitting, crochet, sewing or weaving.

• If you are a Babinda business owner, we would love your permission, and help, to yarn bomb the poles outside your shop. You can request themes/colours that suit your business but remain in keeping with the purpose of each of the yarn bombs (Sept is Peace Week; Oct is “It’s not the Harvest Festival” and Dec is Christmas).

• If you are a knitter, crocheter, sewer or weaver, we would love to match you up with a business to help theme their poles. For example, you may like to knit lamb legs to hang outside the butcher, or houses on the poles outside the real estate.

• If you don’t fibre craft yourself but you know someone who does, we would love you to ask them if they would help make pieces for the bombs: we are immediately after symbols and motifs of peace and solid blocks in Christmas colours.

Visitor responses to our yarn-bombs so far are overwhelmingly positive with many links to #Babinda on social media.

Warwick is famous for the Jumpers and Jazz yarn bomb each July, but due to COVID-19 it is not going ahead in 2020.

Instead, Babinda Knit Wits plan to yarn it up and get everyone yarning about Babinda, particularly with social media links back to our local businesses.

The Knit Wits of Babinda aim to make this an inclusive community development project: we want you; we need you; we will support you.

If you want to sit and craft with us, meet us at Trolley Coffee in Babinda on Thursday mornings between 9.30am and noon. If you prefer to use your needles at home, be our guest.

For further information, to knit/crochet/sew/weave for the installs or to register your business as interested, call Megan Bayliss on 0422 594018.

DINING GUIDE

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Family run Tully “Top Pub”

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ETER and Sharon are part of a family group who entered the Hotel Industry in 1981, with the purchase of the Victoria Hotel, at Goondiwindi.

The “Vic” was the stomping ground for two football codes and became the local wedding venue.

Sharon and Pat (her mother) decorated and catered for two siblings’ weddings

before buying hotels. The two were inseparable for years, Jim (Pat’s husband) queried why we spoke when we obviously knew what the other was thinking.

The family then bought the Brunswick Hotel in Brisbane, and made their first foray into Backpackers with the 1989 World Expo. While the Queens Arms Hotel won industry awards for food.

Hotel Tully was purchased in 2006, taking Peter and Sharon back to their country roots.

There was the obvious attraction of the very familiar backpackers and functions, with the advantage of gaming. Ashley managed the hotel until Peter and Sharon could live on the premises.

Peter and Sharon taught the children about hospitality in the bars, bottle shop and bistro at Hotel Tully.

Bess majored in the bars, Issy focused on the bottle shop, Little Gus, all of 10 years, is frequently seen in the bottle shop with Peter, when he is not having sleepovers with friends.

Peter and Sharon Burgess with Sharon’s daughter, Katy Burgess

Sharon’s daughter Katy came from high school to learn about pub life and now with COVID-19 has returned home to study on line and assist with the hotel.

James works at the “Top Pub” between flying contracts as a commercial pilot. He is currently throwing his weight around in the bottle shop.

There are many stories circulating about the “Top Pub”, but the one that rings true to me is the “Ghost” in the front bar.

Living on the premises everything can be heard at all hours. Sharon questioned Little Pete as to why she made all the racket cleaning in the front bar.

The blood drained from Little Pete’s face as she went pale and said it was the Top Pub ghost that had lived in the bar since the fire.

Peter with Wally Lewis sign

Three generations have seen the hotel industry change from basically a crowded public bar to a food and party destination and now an entertainment venue.

Pat and Sharon spent many hours in the country pub kitchen cooking home style meals and accommodating various wedding couples’ requests for their big day.

These early days working together as a mother and daughter team and all the learned wisdom has been brought to the Top Pub’s kitchen and we are excited to watch the development in Butlers and the Shed.

Sharon and Peter’s Mum, Pat Burgess

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CRIME WRAP

July 24

Appeal for witnesses, Silkwood: BETWEEN 6pm on July 23 and 8am on July 24, a white Toyota Hilux was parked at a business at the intersection of the Bruce Highway and Silkwood Japoon Road.

It will be alleged that during the time above, a blacks Kings vehicle awning was removed from the vehicle.

Police are appealing to any motorists who would have been travelling along the Bruce Highway, Silkwood during that time, particularly any vehicles with dash cam footage to come forward.

ceive substandard work where the materials used are of very low quality or contact is unable to be made with the alleged contractor after a deposit has been paid.

They are usually very persistent and have been known to use stand over tactics or even offer to drive potential victims to the bank to collect a deposit.

Any residents approached by people selling bitumen for driveways should make inquiries into the seller to ensure they are legitimate.

Suspicious activities should be reported to police or the Office of Fair Trading on 13 74 68.

July 29

Traffic Crash, Kurrimine Beach A 62-year-old Ambrose woman was issued a $400 fine

Friday, July 31, 2020 after allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign in the Kurrimine Beach area yesterday (July 28) which caused a two-vehicle traffic crash.

Investigations indicate that a white Colorado was travelling south on the Bruce Highway at about 11.30am towing a caravan when the driver of a gold X-Trail, the 62-year-old Ambrose woman, failed to stop at the intersection of Murdering Point Road and pulled out in front of them.

The 60-year-old interstate driver was unable to brake in time and hit the X-Trail, causing both vehicles to spin 180 degrees and flip onto their sides.

Both drivers and the passenger in the Colorado received medical treatment for minor injuries and observation.

Anyone who may have information in relation to this matter is urged to contact police and quote police reference number QP2001528272.

Bitumen bandits sighted around the Cassowary Coast: POLICE are urging residents of the Cassowary Coast to be vigilant of people offering to do bitumen work at unrealistic prices.

We have previously provided a release on similar scams found here: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/farnorth/bitumen-bandits/.

The alleged trades persons approach potential victims with a varied sales pitch where they claim to have bitumen left over from a project up the road earlier in the day and would sell the bitumen and labour for a cheaper price.

The alleged persons use the line of offering the cheap price “for today only.”

They typically go to people with acreage who have long driveways up to the house or to small businesses with car parking areas.

A number of residents across Queensland have reported that after agreeing to do the job, they either re-

Don’t be scammed SADLY, scammers are still resorting to fake emails, text messages and phone calls in the hope of pilfering something from you, from log-in details to all your personal information, and even money.

Scammers will try many tricks and will even pretend to be from legitimate companies. They are increasingly using trusted government and businesses brands to trick people into falling for scams.

If a government or private business contacts you advising your account is closing or you owe money and you don’t use that business then delete it or hang up on them. Don’t even entertain it.

If a company you do use makes contact with you and advises that you owe money or there is an issue with your account, and you are sure there is not, then take the details of the person you’re talking to and call the company back via the number you have for them.

No business will ask you to pay a bill with gift cards like iTunes etc, so if a business tells you that’s how they want you to pay a bill, it is a scam.

Be vigilant of investment scammers who promise the world but leave their victims with broken dreams and empty bank accounts.

Stay alert for ‘phishing’ scammers who pretend to be from well-known businesses and government departments who are trying to con unsuspecting victims out of their personal information and money.

If you think you have received a scam, you can contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). They run SCAMwatch and can be contacted through: •SCAMwatch Infocentre: 1300 795 995 •SCAMwatch website: www.scamwatch.gov.au Or attend your local police station and ask for a copy of the ACCC book ‘The little black book of scams’ a guide to spotting, avoiding and reporting scams and consumer fraud.

The book is also accessible online through the ACCC website www.accc. gov.au.

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TROPICAL 0 2 0 2 uly J GARDENING

Amazing GREVILLEAS – a show stopper in any garden

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ELL we are fast approaching the beginning of Spring. What a great week of cooler weather, there is a winter after all. We are still in the prime time to be planting vege, herb and flower seedlings (if we don’t get to much extra rain).

We always have a great range of seedlings for you to choose from. If we don’t have it, we will try and get it in for you. That’s the motto of As Green As Garden Centre.

We are so lucky to have so many beautiful plants that grow up in the tropics – let’s talk about the amazing Grevillea. The Grevillea has about 350

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different species. They are part of the Proteaceae family and are native to the rainforest and open habitats throughout Australia, New Guinea, New Caledonia, Sulowesi, and other Indonesian Islands.

The Grevillea is an evergreen plant ranging from ground covers, small shrubs, medium shrubs and tall trees. The ground covers grow to approximately 50 cm and the trees can get as tall as 35 metres - that being the Silky Oak. Flowers range from small spider like flowers to large toothbrush shaped flowers, all rich in nectar, which the honeyeaters love. The flowers come in a range of colours from pink, reds, yellow, cream and orange. They make a great screening plant.

Grevillea’s are sun lovers, but can tolerate a bit of shade. They definitely don’t like to sit in water, so if you are planting one make sure it drains well or mound it up. Grevilleas can either be planted in the ground or in a pot. Make sure you use a good quality native potting mix and native fertiliser, as Grevillea don’t like too much phosphorus.

They are fast growing, long flowering and low maintenance plants, and respond well to pruning to bush them up. To propagate, they can be grown by cuttings or seeds. So ask yourself why don’t I have a Grevillea planted in my garden.

Let’s talk about scale – what is it and how do we treat it? There are two types of scale – hard or armoured scale and soft or bark scale, and there are many different species in these two groups, all part of the Hemiptera app family. Scale ranges in all types of shapes and sizes from barely visible to large and round, oval shaped or flat depending on which variety it is. The colours can range from brown, white, black and orange.

Hard scale lives and feeds under a protective spherical armor and the crawlers do not move

around the plant much. It only produces two or more generations per year and they don’t produce honeydew. Hard scale ruptures and destroys plant cells they are feeding on and can bypass the plants vascular bundles that transport the nutrients through the plant.

Soft or bark scale only produces one generation per year. They produce honeydew, highly active crawlers and they have a protective body wall.

The soft scale feeds on the plants fluids that move through the vasclum system. After the fluids pass through the soft scale this produces large amounts of honeydew. This is a clear sticky liquid which encourages the growth of sooty mould. (A black coloured fungus that covers the leaves and can interfere with photosynthesis). Ants can also be attracted to this honeydew and this can also spread the scale.

Plants can look withered and sickly, leaves can become yellow, heavily infested plants may die. To treat hard scale use a oil base insecticide such as white oil, pest oil or neem oil. This will suffocate them.

To treat soft scale you can still use an oil base, but because they tap into the plants fluid a systematic (means that the insecticide will be absorbed into the plant causing the plant to become poisonous to anything that feeds on it) insecticide would probably work better.

We always have a great range of plants to suit all climates from the beach to the rainforest, and our fruit tree range is enormous. So come in and have a browse and don’t forget if we don’t have what you are looking for we will do our best to find it for you. What a magic place we live in, keep smiling and get out into your garden. It’s a great place to be.

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THANKS NOTICE

FRANK (FIDO) HANLON

WILLIAM GEORGE JOHNSTONE

Passed away at Warrina Home, Innisfail PRIVATE FUNERAL HAS BEEN HELD

THANK YOU

Big thank you to all the staff at Warrina Home, Innisfail, Blacks Funerals, and all family and friends for your kind words and help on the passing of our brother and uncle, FRANK HANLON

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IN MEMORIUM Stewart Arthur Smith

The family of the late William (Bill) Johnstone wish to thank Doctors and Staff of the Tully Hospital for their care; and Tully Ambulance for their care and assistance.

Thank you also to Heritage Funeral Directors and Fr Hilary Flynn for a beautiful service and to everyone who sent their condolences.

LANDSCAPING

18.6.1948 - 3.8.2000 Arthur, Twenty years without your jokes, Laughter, poems, cartoons and love.

We go on, but miss you every day.

“Caught, and like the infinite star, Fade into the stillness of another day.”

If you want any LANDSCAPING done!

With all of our love, Chris, Tamasyn, Sian and Jamie.

Sandy and Allan.

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

SITUATIONS VACANT

Contact Tony on (07) 4066 9774

FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL NOTICES

WANTED TO BUY John Deere

WANTED

EXPERIENCED CLEANER 10 Hours per week Resume to: tullypub@bigpond.net.au or Phone 4068 1044 after 10am

Ride-On Mowers Any Condition

Instant Pickup – Cash Paid

0408 465 162

Experienced Payroll Officer We are seeking a Payroll Person; experienced persons only need apply.

MYOB knowledge an advantage.

The position is full-time (37.5hrs/week).

DICKMAN, Gabriel Mosley. (Choko) Aged 72 years. Late of Tully Formerly of Jumbun.

Loving Father and Father-In-Law of Cheryl (dec), Cameron, Brett and Leanne. Adored Grandad and Great Grandad of their families. Loved Brother, Brother-In-Law, Uncle and Friend to many.

Due to current restrictions the Funeral Service for Gabriel (Choko) will be by family invitation only.

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Applications to ins@canegrowers.com.au close Friday, 14th August, 2020.

MARKETS INGHAM RAINTREE COMMUNITY MARKETS Rotary Park opposite Police Station

This SUNDAY, 2nd August, 7 am to 12 noon Supports Ingham Palliative Care

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

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SILKY OAK CREEK BRIDGE REHABILITATION INTERMITTENT CLOSURES Innisfail District Chamber of Commerce Industry and Tourism will be holding its

AGM

at the Innisfail Golf Club, Palmerston Drive, Innisfail on the 25th of August 2020 commencing at 6pm Nomination Forms available online at www.innisfailchamber.com.au or via email on request to secretary@innisfailchamber.com.au Nominations must be provided, complete and signed, to the secretary via email or dropped to QLD Country Bank, 88 Rankin St, Innisfail, no later than 4pm 11th August 2020.

Nominations can only be accepted from Current Members.

Membership Forms also available on our website.

COVID-19 distancing will apply to all persons attending the event.

AUCTION OF IMPOUNDED/ ABANDONED VEHICLES

Cassowary Coast Regional Council wishes to advise Silky Oak Creek Bridge will be closed intermittently for up to two months from 3 August 2020.

Council’s

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facility,

1.30pm Council’s Impound facility, off the Tully/Mission Beach Road, Tully

• concrete repairs to the deck

As a result, smoke may be seen in the Eubenangee area.

• concrete repairs to piles and the western abutment.

The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.

Silky Oak Creek Bridge is located on Silky Oak Creek Road, south of Tully.

Alternative access is available through Arcidiacono Road and motorists are asked to follow directional signage and traffic control measures.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause.

If you have any questions about this project please contact Council on 1300 763 903 or at enquries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

Pursuant to Section 277E(1) of the Local Government Electoral (2020 Quadrennial Election) Regulation 2020 (Qld) it is advised that no member of the public will be permitted within the Level 2 Boardroom of the Tully Civic Centre, 38 – 40 Bryant Street, Tully at any Council Meetings until further notice.

INNISFAIL AUCTION

Further, pursuant to Section 277E(2), Local Government Meetings shall be made available via live streaming from Council’s website.

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 9 RED SUBARU OUTBACK

LOT 20 WHITE HOLDEN COMMODOR E

LOT 10 SUBARU FORRESTER

LOT 21 WHITE MITSUBISHI MAGNA

LOT 11 GREY HOLDEN COMMODORE

LOT 1 HOLDEN ASTRA

TULLY AUCTION

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

Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.

For more information, please call the Innisfail office of QPWS on 4061 9853.

NOTICE is hereby given that the Cassowary Coast Regional Council has scheduled the following meeting dates and times for the Months of August 2020 to December 2020.

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.

LOT 2 SILVER HOLDEN ASTRA

This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for the natural regeneration of endangered wetland communities within Eubenangee Swamp.

NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATES

ALL COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

LOT 12 YELLOW MITSUBISHI LANCER

Smoke from Eubenangee Swamp National Park

These works will include:

Vehicles can be inspected 1 hour before the auctions or by prior arrangement.

LOT 1 BLUE HOLDEN ASTRA

Community Announcement – Planned Burns

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct a series of planned burns within Eubenangee Swamp National Park from Wednesday 29/07/2020, as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks.

Council has identified the need to undertake rehabilitation works to extend the serviceable life of the bridge.

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.

Auction venues: 9.00am 26 Downing Street,Mighell

Department of Environment and Science

LIVE STREAMING VIA THE COUNCIL WEBSITE Go to Council’s website www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au and click ‘Council Meeting Live Stream; Alternatively just type in www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/live-stream MEETING

Local Government Meetings (commence at 9:00am)

DATE 13 August 2020 27 August 2020 10 September 2020 24 September 2020 8 October 2020 22 October 2020 12 November 2020 26 November 2020 10 December 2020

James Gott Chief Executive Officer

LOCATION Tully Civic Centre 38 – 40 Bryant Street Level 2 Boardroom (Closed to the Public)

PO Box 887, Innisfail Q 4860

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTIONS CROSSWORD SOLUTIONS No. 12879 C L O T U I O S V E A L U M B F R R A Y

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We Support Local Business. Give us a call and see how we can help yours

Phone: 4068 0088

QUIET LOCATION

MODERN HOME Spacious open plan living area, Four bedrooms all have builtin cupboards. Fully air conditioned. Fully tiled living area. Double lock up garage. Fully fenced back yard. Vehicle access to back yard.

Spacious living area Four bedrooms, three have built-ins Three rooms have air conditioning plus living area Fully tiled floor coverings Ideal 1st home buyer Just $265,000

PHONE JOHN 0408 611 455

KEEN TO SELL. JUST $369,000

PHONE JOHN 0408 611 455

OUT IN THE COUNTRY This solid four bedroom home situated just 5-10 minutes out of town. * Open Plan Living * Fully Air-Conditioned * Some Security Screens, Ceiling Fans * Huge Fully Lockable Shed * Cement Rendered Walls Inside & Out * Town Water * Extra Undercover Machinery Shed $390,000

PHONE JOHN 0408 611 455

DUPLEX * Walking Distance to State Primary School * Only Minutes Drive to CBD * Duplex on 1,012 sqm * Cement Rendered Inside and Out * Each Duplex has 2 Bedrooms * Front Patio * Garden Shed * Currently Rented $190,000

PHONE JOHN 0408 611 455

SELLERS KEEN TO SELL

MOURILYAN

* Spectular views

Solid inside and out.

* Open plan living

3 Bedroom low set

* Polished timber floors * Large timber deck * 10-15 minutes drive west from Innisfail * 2.7 Hectares of land

home with Garage and car port. Open plan kitchen/dining/living.

Beautifully polished timber floors. Great Starter or

* Quiet location

Investment property. Was rented for $270p/w.

$350,000

$180,000 neg.

PHONE JOHN 0408 611 455

PHONE Manuela 0428 835 994

PERFECT FAMILY HOME â&#x20AC;&#x201C; INNISFAIL

COMES WITH GRANNY FLAT

This home is situated in walking distance to the Innisfail CBD. Well maintained and presented it is capturing the breeze and Natural light with plenty of windows and louvres.

A little bit of TLC and you have a great Family Home. 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, Open plan living and

Open plan designed with second bathroom and 4th bedroom down stairs.

kitchen upstairs. Self contained Granny flat down

Plenty of undercover area.

stairs.

Fully fenced back yard $280,000 neg.

PHONE MANUELA 0428 835 994

$215,000 neg.

PHONE Manuela 0428 835 994

RIVER AND TOWN VIEWS

LISTINGS WANTED!!!

Executive 4 Bedroom 2 bathroom home.

PLEASE CALL US FOR FREE VERBAL APPRAISALS

Modern kitchen, open plan, large timber

area down stairs also. Must See.

FOR SELLING PURPOSES ONLY

$449,000neg.

MANUELA 0428 835 994

deck with Views. Plenty of undercover

PHONE MANUELA 0428 835 994

JOHN 0408 611 455

Campbell Real Estate 34 Edith St, Innisfail Ph 4061 1455 www.campbellrealestate.com.au

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LIFE STYLE PROPERTY with INCOME

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HIS 5.52ha property offers the perfect country lifestyle as well as an income via the attached registered Bed and Breakfast. The large home provides room for the whole family and has been kept immaculately maintained.

Three farm sheds provide plenty of room for the equipment. One shed is a fully enclosed Workshop. The property has a back up generator which is able to run the whole house if necessary.

Crystal clear swimming holes are nearby.

Open plan living areas and a large front verandah with gorgeous views.

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3 airconditioned bedrooms  Close to town and bike/walking track  Bore and town water – perfect for the gardener  Remote lock-up garage  Fully fenced yard and Large masonry block shed $330,000 - List # 1191 Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563 

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3 bedrooms with air conditioning.  Two bathrooms.  Fully tiled throughout.  Huge open plan living room.  Covered entertainment area.  Double carport and Colorbond shed $315,000 - List #1039 Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563 

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FANTASTIC BRICK HOME IN BELVEDERE!

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Modern and spacious plus family room.

Compact kitchen with good appliances.  Kitchen and dining combined.  Entertainment area plus 2 bay lockable shed with skillion.  No back or front neighbours.  Stylish home close to beaches and harbour.  Just minutes to schools and other conveniences. $319,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1211/

Solid block inside and out.

Open plan kitchen, dining, lounge.  Back sun room / office.  Front & back porch.  Single carport and side access to back yard.  Beautiful inground pool brand new. $249,000 https://www.realestate.com.au/ property-house-qld-east+innisfail-133946506

Contact Fran 0401 191 258

Contact Fran 0401 191 258

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Double storey 3 b/r home  Fully airconditioned  Large 1,103sqm block  2 street access  Close to school and bike/walking track $290,000 - List #1194 

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Open plan living  3 bedrooms  Reverse cycle air conditioning in living and main bedroom  Fully fenced yard  Two street access $190,000 - List #1219 

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

EXQUISITELY RESTORED CHAPEL

REALLY IS ! RIGHT IN TOWN.

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Location: 102 Warrakin Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Carports: 5 Agent: Campbell Real Estate Manuela Siliato. Phone 0428 835 994 Price: 690,000 neg.

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A magnificent cement rendered church transformed into a delightful Air B&B makes this an Idyllic Investment Property…  Spacious open plan living with majestic cathedral stained glass windows  Two bedrooms, with floor space for a third.  Outdoor kitchenette in the undercover entertainment area.

This property is in a platinum location with country lifestyle ambience and going at a very alluring price and is just a few minutes walk to the magnificent Paronella Park. So be quick to snap up this rare piece of real estate. Use it as lucrative B&B or just make this, home sweet home yours to live in… $375,000 neg. List #1170 Contact Connie on 0410 008 918

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The perfect entertainer

INNISFAIL

Location: 149 Palmerston Highway Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Carports: 2 Agent: A&A Realty Kylie, Phone 0428 944 563 Price: $265,000

SURROUNDED by established gardens, this home boasts a lounge, open plan kitchen/dining area and recently renovated bathroom.

The internal timber staircase leads you to three good sized bedrooms and a study, big enough for a fourth bedroom with two bedrooms having air conditioning and built in cupboards.

The double garage has remote garage doors.

The back yard is an entertainer’s delight with a pergola and barbeque area and the front and rear patios offer the perfect area for outdoor dining.

FOR SALE $320,000 49 Bryant Street, Tully

THREE SHOPS PLUS UPSTAIRS RESIDENCE

Approx. 809m2 allotment in the main street. Three shops in this complex; previously utilised as a restaurant, café and retail outlet. Upstairs has been partly finished with two kitchenettes and a bathroom. There is potential to renovate and create a great investment property.

Web: https://www.ljhcommercial.com.au/a5dgya View: By Appointment Contact LJ Hooker Tully – 4068 1100

ONLINE AUCTION

WEDNESDAY 5 AUGUST Jamie Powell, Rajeev Varghese

and Jesvinder Singh On instructions from Govt Depts, Receivers, Loss Adjustors, QLD Police, Importers & Private Vendors

Iron & Brass Foundry LIVE ONLINE AUCTION - 9AMNorthern START - Wangan GENERAL GOODS & CHATTELS

BLACK WATCH 26 FLYBRIDGE, 9 METRE TRAY TRUCKS, VW DUNE BUGGY, MAN LIFT, MITSUBISHI ROSA & TOYOTA COMMUTER BUSES, LANDCRUISER WAGON, IPADS & COMPUTERS, OFFICE FURNITURE, HARDWARE & TOOLS, DEXION PALLET RACKING, COMMERCIAL CATERING

CONTROLLED SOCIAL DISTANCING VIEWING TUESDAY 4 AUGUST 9AM - 6PM AT 401 SHERIDAN STREET, CAIRNS NORTH PLEASE NOTE: NO AUCTION DAY SITE ACCESS, LIVE ON LINE ONLY Visit our Website to Create Your Account for Online Bidding & subscribe for our Flyer & Catalogue - www.quaidauctioneers.com.au Note: A 15% Buyers Premium will be added to the knockdown price of each lot sold. This is a (GST Incl.) Sale

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Aspiring young entrepreneurs at Good Counsel College MARIA GIRGENTI BUDDING young entrepreneurs at Good Counsel College established eight different business ventures as part of their studies and a day was set aside for pre-order sales to be distributed to their customers.

The ‘Business Ventures’ program has been run at Good Counsel College for over 20 years, however this year it presented added challenges due to COVID-19.

During COVID-19, students mainly worked on their projects for five weeks from home and attended classes via online Zoom lessons before returning to the classroom.

Students brainstormed ideas and created a business prototype, made logos, slogans, and compiled a detailed seven-part Business Plan outlining their eco-friendly/sustainable idea and reasons why it was a good product. Also covered were budgets, materials used, expenses, how it would be produced, advertising and places it would be sold, and target audiences.

They also learned about the importance of organisation, time management and team work, as well as the value of business owners giving back to the community. Part of the project was adding up sales, calculating profits after expenses and donating a portion to their chose charity.

In keeping with recycling and sustainable products, one business served lemon granita and used bread sticks as spoons, while others used newspaper to wrap their charm bracelets, as well as keychains and necklaces made from bottle tops.

There were no cash sales on the day, instead online orders had to be placed and paid for by students and staff prior to distribution.

Brendan Verri came up with the idea of a lavender-scented homemade sanitiser using aloe vera gel, rubbing alcohol and water, which he thought was appropriate with COVID-19 and flu season.

He collected small recycled water bottles for the product and promoted it with a poster and video. A total of 13 200ml bottles were sold for $6.50 and after expenses, resulted in an overall profit of $13.00.

‘Donut Pop - your daily dose of sugar’ satisfied everyone's sweet tooth, Funkie Scrunchies were a unique fashion accessory, Tea Party Plants presented in tea cups brightened up everyone's day, ‘2 Cool 4 School’ sold lemon granita, and hot chocolate and iced coffee provided a dose of happiness. Handy Sanitiser was a popular choice for maintaining hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic, Zak's Fresh Juices were refreshing, Be A Bottle Top Model sold poly keychains and necklaces and A Little Luck had unique charm bracelets to bring luck to

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those who wore them.

Business teacher Ourania Conomos said the 15 students were to be commended on their commitment, effort and dedication to the success of their business venture.

Mrs Conomos also wanted to thank all the families of students involved for their help and support during the process.

A percentage of the profits made by the businesses were donated to a charity chosen by the students which included Hunger Project Australia, Red Cross Foundation, One Girl Australia, One Tree Planted, Envision Hands, World Vision Coronavirus Appeal, drought appeal and troubled youths in the community.

Parent Natalie Dodds is sold on the tea party plants in tea cups which was the business idea of students Leah Peak and Molly Dodds

Teacher Tiffany Harman (far right) with the products made by Year 9 students Brendan Verri, Dakota Brighton and Tess Wilson

Now Taking Enrolments for 2021 from Prep to Year 6 Places are limited. Enquire today to secure your place.

Prep Parent Information Night

6th August 5:30pm

We still accept out-of-catchment students to fill vacancies. If you reside outside the catchment area and wish for your child to attend Goondi S.S you are invited to complete an “Expression of Interest” form.

Contact the school for information on the catchment requirements.

Email: admin@goondiss.eq.edu.au Phone:

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DEADPOOL FLY AMONG NEW SPECIES NAMED BY CSIRO DURING the past year CSIRO scientists have given scientific names to 165 new species, including tributes to Marvel characters Deadpool, Thor, Loki, and Black Widow along the way.

Paying homage to another name creator, they also named a fly after Stan Lee, the comic book creator who named the Marvel characters.

CSIRO entomologist Dr Bryan Lessard, who himself goes by superhero name ‘Bry the Fly Guy’ on social media, said naming new species is an important super-power in solving many of the world’s challenges.

“Deadpool fly is an assassin with markings on its back that resembles Deadpool’s mask,” Dr Lessard said.

“We chose the name Humorolethalis sergius. It sounds like lethal humour and is derived from the Latin words humorosus, meaning wet or moist, and lethalis meaning dead.”

CSIRO bee and wasp expert Dr Juanita Rodriguez said naming new species

Deadpool fly (Humorolethalis sergius) has markings on its back that resemble Deadpool's mask. has a fun side but is also vital science for our everyday lives – understanding differences between species can help save their lives and our own.

“We discovered a new species of spi-

der wasp that is only found in an area badly impacted by bushfires this summer, so now we can carefully monitor its recovery,” Dr Rodriguez said.

“Spider wasps have venom that could be useful for treating Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy, but most Australian spider wasp species are unknown to science.”

The five flies with Marvel universe names are: • Stan Lee’s fly is Daptolestes leei and shares his characteristic sunglasses and white moustache • Thor’s fly is Daptolestes bronteflavus, meaning blond thunder • Loki's fly is Daptolestes illusiolautus, meaning elegant deception • Black Widow's fly is Daptolestes feminategus, meaning woman wearing leather • Deadpool’s fly is Humorolethalis sergius, from the Latin for wet or moist, and dead, and shares his mask markings.

CSIRO scientists also named: • 151 new insects • Eight new plants, including two species of Lobelia from Queensland, one vulnerable and one endangered • Two new fish, the Smallfin Eucla Cod and Roberts Eucla Cod, collected several decades ago and stored at the Australian National Fish Collection in Hobart. Previously only one species of Eucla cod was known to exist.

• One new mite that lives on a lizard • Three new subspecies of bird, including the Red-tailed Black Cockatoo and two Rufous Grasswren subspecies.

Dr Lessard said with only a quarter of Australian insects known to science, the more species are named, the better we can understand their super powers.

“We named two new species of colourful soldier flies from recently burned

Close-up of the mask-like markings on the thorax of the Deadpool fly (Humorolethalis sergius). national parks. These species are found nowhere else in the world,” Dr Lessard said.

“Soldier flies have an important role in nature as nutrient recyclers. Losing such species could have knock-on effects in ecosystems and food chains.

“We are interested in identifying new insect species that might be useful pollinators, nutrient recyclers or the next food source to support the agricultural sector.”

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Cane train derailment DAVID GARDINER

A sugar cane train derailment at Goondi, north of Innisfail last weekend, blocked the main cane line for several hours before the locomotives could be uprighted and moved.

The “double-header” locomotives, hauling up to 60 fully laden six-tonne cane bins, derailed at a section of track known as ‘Dillon’s Loop’ on the southern corner of Dillon Rd and the Bruce Highway, opposite the selfserve banana farm.

The derailment happened on Sunday morning and was cleared later that night. MSF Sugar, which owns the locomotives, would not say how the incident occurred, what caused it, or the extent of impact the derailment had on its South Johnstone Mill crushing schedule.

“In this instance, apart from confirming that the incident was relatively minor with no serious injuries or significant property damage, the company will be offering no further comment to the media as the incident is an operational matter which is currently under investigation by the company,” MSF’s company secretary Brad Egerton said in a brief statement.

Cane train derailment near Innisfail

species of marine invertebrates collected from the abyssal depths off the eastern coast of Australia while onboard the CSIRO Research Vessel (RV) Investigator, including two species named after the ship, a carnivorous sponges named Cladorhiza investigator and a polychaete worm named Petta investigatoris.

CSIRO thanks the many research partners involved in collaborative projects to describe and name Australia’s biodiversity.

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MILL STATISTICS ACROSS THE REGION

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SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL

Cane Crushing Statistics for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 6 ending Thursday, July 23

Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020

Crushing statistics for Week 5 ending Sunday, July 26

2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes 95,009 497,635 Cane Crushed 737 Tonnes Cane 733

2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 36,054 CCS

190,680 11.37

11.41

Season estimate

Crushed / hour CCS

Season estimate Balance to crush

1,433,500

12.23

11.63 2,400,000 1,902,365

HERBERT RIVER Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 5 ending Saturday, July 25 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 133,212 CCS

11.57

Season estimate

676,392 11.31 4,160,000

Horticultural growers seek clarity on future of government laboratories

THE region’s leading horticultural advocacy group wants clarity from the Queensland Government on the status of leaf and soil testing facilities.

FNQ Growers Chair Joe Moro said there were concerns the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries no longer provided laboratories for leaf tissue and soil testing in Far North Queensland.

“Our region’s growers are at the forefront of innovation and have diversified into a number of

different crops over the years,” Mr Moro.

“Critical to the establishment of new industries, and the long-term viability of well-established crops, is the availability of infrastructure and services that support horticultural growers.

“This includes leaf and soil testing.

“We believe the absence of these facilities puts our growers at significant disadvantage and could hinder opportunities for our growers, and the region-

al generally, to contribute to the state’s longterm advantage as a premier fresh food producer.”

Mr Moro said a strong DAF strong presence at Mareeba and South Johnstone was critical to support the long-term viability of our horticultural industry which is worth more than $1 billion to the Far North Queensland economy and supports 35,000 jobs.

FNQ Growers has written to Queensland Premier seeking clarification on the issue.

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Muriata WITH the 2020 State of Origin Series being pushed back to November after the NRL Grand Final, a lot of speculation has been gathering momentum in recent times about the possibility of Cameron Smith coming back for one more shot. If you think about it, the planets will align for the great man, because the season will be done, and there is no chance of injury that would railroad the Storm’s chances. Just imagine that, Queensland needing the champion number nine, series locked, and coach Kevin Walters calls on the master to break free of old age and bring the shield back home where it belongs.

So you’re reading this and wondering where is he going with it? Well, this is my chance to talk about the greatest comebacks in history, not just in footy. Standing at number five, the great Steven Bradbury. When the Gold medal race started, Steve was at the back of

Seri’s Predictions TIGERS-WARRIORS: I think the Tigers will have too much strike power for the Warriors. With four Warriors players returning to New Zealand, I think they will do it tough for the remainder of the season.

Dragons-Rabbits: Tough game to pick. Both teams have been a bit inconsistent but I think the return of Latrell Mitchell just might be the boost the Rabbitohs need.

Broncos-Sharks: The Sharks actually don’t impress me that much but I just can’t bring myself to tip the

Paul Ketchell: Tully Tigers Head Coach.

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the pack, just waiting for his chance to make a play.

Then, one by one, each competitor pushed their way past each other in search of glory, only to fall down on the last corner and watch our Aussie glide over the finish line unmatched for the gold medal. If you have ever done a Bradbury in your life, then take a bow, because that’s the ultimate compliment anyone could ever get.

Number 4, Allan Langer 2001 Origin 3. Just when Qld looked to have lost all hope, Wayne Bennett calls Alfie in England and asks if he would be up for the challenge. Alf’s response, “What took you so long coach?”

So at 37 years old, the prince of Lang Park came back and mesmerised the blues in a display for the ages.

Number 3, Shawn Michaels WWE Title. After taking a long sabbatical leave from the ring, HBK came back and showed the world (me) that he was and always will be the showstopper.

Number 2, Denzel Washington Training Day Oscar.

When the great Shane Muriata lookalike Denzel won an Oscar for Best Actor in 2004 for his role in Training Day, it was the smoothest acceptance speech since principal Skinner took on the role of head honcho at Springfield Elementary. Denzel was cool, handsome and just the best, showing everyone that he was still

Broncos. They started well last week but returned to their usual ways in the second half. For the Sharks, Shaun Johnson seems to have found his attacking groove.

Roosters-Titans: I think the Roosters were a bit complacent against the Warriors last week and I doubt Trent Robinson will allow that to happen again this week against a struggling Titans outfit.

Cowboys-Raiders: I have been very impressed with the Raiders and their ability to perform with so many injuries to key players. They seem to have a great club culture and I think they will be too strong for the Cowboys.

Mitch Seri: Herbert River Crushers Head Coach.

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Cameron Miller: Spilla Sports Show.

Rabbits Tigers Broncos Roosters Raiders Panthers Eels Storm

NRL Ladder

TEAM W D L PD PTS 1. PANTHERS 9 1 1 11 19 2. STORM 9 0 2 11 18 3. EELS 9 0 2 11 18 4. ROOSTERS 7 0 4 11 14 5. RAIDERS 7 0 4 11 14 6. KNIGHTS 6 1 3 11 13 7. SHARKS 6 0 5 11 12 8. SEA EAGLES 6 0 5 11 12

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Number 1, without further ado, and it pains me to say it, but the 2015 NRL Grand Final between the Cowboys and the Broncos. It had everything that would make this one a classic. First Brisbane scored, with 7 time winning coach Bennett sitting in the box looking as relaxed as I would at KFC. When the Cows finally hit back, then the game went into overdrive. As halftime saw all the Qld supporters drink enough XXXX Gold to fill up Sydney Harbour twice, the second 40 would produce legendary memories that would be talked about for ages. With under a minute to go, Brisbane looked like scoring off a Milford run, then the tide changed.

The Cowboys got a penalty, then with 20 or so seconds left, Thurston was dancing around with the ball figuring out who to pass it to. Then, with under 10 seconds, Michael Morgan runs down the blind, accelerates, and then pops a ball to Kyle Feldt that would lead to the defining moment of his career. He runs across the try line, plants the ball as the full time siren sounds, to take his team within a chance of winning it from a conversion. Obviously we know the rest, but that moment will forever stick with me. Not a happy moment, but nonetheless, the greatest comeback moment of all time.

Sea Eagles-Panthers: Game of the round. Both teams are coming off some good wins. I think it’ll be a very close game. Could go either way. I’m tipping Manly in a tight one.

Bulldogs-Eels: The return of Mitchell Moses helped guide the Eels to a solid win last week and while the Bulldogs are gutsy I just think they might struggle to score points against the Eels’ defence.

Storm-Knights: Storm are the ultimate professionals and with the Knights’ terrible run of injury last week I think the Storm will be too strong.

Chris Zanoletti: Babinda Footy Legend.

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Andrew CrippsCelebrity Tipper, Mate, Overall good guy.

Rabbits Tigers Broncos Roosters Cowboys Panthers Eels Storm

TEAM W D L PD PTS 9. TIGERS 5 0 6 11 10 10.

RABBITOHS 5 0 6 11 10 11.

DRAGONS 4 0 7 11 8 12.

COWBOYS 3 0 8 11 6 13.

WARRIORS 3 0 8 11 6 14.

TITANS 3 0 8 11 6 15.

BRONCOS 3 0 8 11 6 16.

BULLDOGS 2 9 11 4

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Then NOW and

GREG SHANNON THIS time 10 years ago.

With no origin series this time of year it seems a little strange, by now we are usually in the middle of a hard fought series and this has been the case with interstate rugby league for over 100 years.

This season is different thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the exception of the war years 1916-18 and 194245 interstate rugby league has featured in the middle of winter just about every year since 1908 and of course since 1982 the series has been played under origin rules.

Prior to this, apart from the one off origin games in 1980 and 1981, all interstate series between Qld and NSW were played under residency rules and it was often the case that a Qld player would be lured south to a Sydney club and then come back playing for NSW the following year. The same can also be said for several of Qld most notable players from yesteryear who were in fact originally from NSW. Studying the history of the game throws up many insights which may be lost in the present day, 24 hour news cycle world where everything seems to change so quickly, but when it comes to Qld v NSW the basics have not changed.

NSW have always had the bigger population and more players to choose from, Qld have always had a certain determination and tribalism that is inherent in our character and we just love to beat NSW. Once a player puts the Qld jersey on, we usually forget which club they play for or where they come from.

Historically it has always been this way and at this time 10 years ago, the QRL staged a wonderful event to recognize all the players who have represented Qld at senior level since 1908.

This event was the unveiling of a wall of honour at Brisbane Suncorp stadium which lists the names of all Qld players from 1980-87.

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SPORT To be able to recognize the efforts of all players who have worn the Qld jersey was so important and remains so. In days gone by players would hold down full time jobs so to make a rep side, meant time away from work. Plenty of these players came from NQ and especially the “Wet Tropics Times” region.

The list includes former Qld, and Australian five eight Bob Banks, who was originally from NSW but played much of his rugby career in Queensland country areas Charters Towers, Toowoomba, Cunnamulla, Rockhampton, and

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Cairns, from where he represented Qld and Australia between 1952-61. In 1963 Bob also led Tully to Foley shield victory. Other former players in attendance at this event 10 years ago include Tully’s own Qld and Australian rep Angelo Crema and Innisfail Ron Tait, Cairns Alan Gil and Australia oldest international, Noel While who was from Newcastle but played in Townsville in 1947 from where he proudly represented Qld. Another notable former player there that day was Lionel Morgan, who became the first indigenous player to rep-

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resent Australia. Originally from Northern Rivers NSW, Lionel made the Qld and Australian side in 1960 from Brisbane club Wynnum Manly.

We may not have the 2020 origin series underway at the moment , but it is planned for November and there are many great memories to look back on, memories made by hundreds of former players who wore the maroon with pride and determination before and after the origin series began and we should always remember their efforts.

Former Qld players in front of the wall of honour at Suncorp Stadium in 2010, Sammy Hunter ( Toowoomba), Alan Gil (Cairns), Ron Tait (Innisfail), Noel White (Townsville), Lionel Morgan (Wynnum Manly) and in front, Bob Banks.

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LADIES' Thursday competition was won by Christine Taylor (37) with Tracey Cousemacker (34) in second place.

WE couldn't wish for more perfect playing conditions for our Open Championship, and we thank Teitzels Thursday's 9-hole Sporters was won by Ian Burchell IGA Tully for their sponsorship of the weekend, and (23) in a countback from Alan Power (23) with Warren Stahel (22) in third and Tracey Cousemacker (20) in also thank all visitors who played to make the Chamfourth place. The rundown was Andrew Herbertson, Lou pionship such a success. The course was in pristine Virt, Lindsay Hallam and Ian Brooks all with 19 points, playing condition thanks to our greenkeeper, and all precautions were in place with Covid-19 regulations, and Alan Chellingworth and Phil Wyatt 18 points. thanks to members of our committee.

Saturday’s Stableford was won by Rod Rackley (37) Results are as follows: on a countback from Hugh Henry (37) with Kev Martin Saturday men’s 18 hole nett: 1st d Wylie on a c/b (36) in third on a countback from the rundown of Mick to s worth 2nd both on 62 - s Thompson 3rd on 64.

Murphy (36), Dave Hoare (36) and Brian Wishart (35).

Sunday men’s 18 hole nett: 1st M Graves Bochow 65 Saturday is the Monthly Medal with the Ladies playon a c/b to H Spiegler 3rd 65 - S Buckham 3rd on 66. ing off the red tees, sponsored by Anne Jodrell and the Men’s 36 hole a-grade gross: 1st D Cameron 134 Men playing off the blue tees, sponsored by Graham 2nd J Perkins 135 - 3rd M Croghan 143. Men’s 36 hole Gardiner. A big thank you to the sponsors. b-grade gross:1st G Camilleri 151 - 2nd C Bidgood 152 PLEASE NOTE: competitions will be played in - 3rd M Morgan 160. Men’s 36 hole c-grade gross:1st groups of four at 10 minute intervals, registration is still S Buskman 157 - 2nd D Wylie 163 - 3rd D Crane 170. via timesheet. Register by email to enquire@cardwell- Men’s 36 hole a-grade nett: 1st R Mcconnell 132 - 2nd golfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigpond.com, M Bowchow 135 - 3rd W Sheehan 140. Men’s 36 hole or by phone or text to 0414 359 314. The timesheet b-grade nett:1st G Thompson 137 - 2nd L Perkins 140 can be viewed on the Cardwell Golf Club website, card- - 3rd S Trembarth 143. Men’s 36 hole c-grade nett: 1st wellgolfclub.com.

S Worth - 2nd R Johnston on a c/b to P Carter 3rd 143.

Saturday's ladies’ 18 hole nett: 1st H Donald 63 2nd M Pavan 69 - 3rd L Spiegler 70. Sunday ladies’ 18 hole nett:1st H Donald on a c/b to F Lomas both on 69 - 3rd L Spiegler 70. Ladies’ 36 hole div-1 gross: 1st J Reed 171 - 2nd T Cousemacker 187 - 3rd K Marshall 196. Ladies’ 36 hole div-2 gross:1st H Donald 178 - F Lomas 195 - 3rd J Barrett 236. Ladies’ 36 hole div-1 nett: 1st M Pavan 141 - 2nd T Lohmann 152 - 3rd C Cockle 167. Ladies’ 36 hole div-2 nett: 1st L Spiegler 139 - 2nd J Bishop 165 - 3rd H Phillips 183.

Juniors’ 36 hole gross: 1st T Whittle 135 juniors’ 36 hole nett: 1st S Capilos 142 - 2nd C Cockle 145.

Saturday men’s ntp winners: 2/11 A Thompson - 4/13 D Wylie - 5/14 J Perkins - 6/15 S Croghan. Saturday ladies’ ntp winners: 2/11 L Spiegler - 4/13 K Marshall - 5/14 T Cousemacker - 6/15 nil. Sunday mens’ ntp winners: 2/11 R Mcconnell - 4/13 L Perkins - 5/14 M Croghan - 6/15 M Croghan. Sunday ladies’ ntp winners: 2/11 nil - 4/13 M Pavan - 5/14 L Spiegler - 6/15 nil. Saturday's men’s longest drive: #8/17 D Cameron Sunday's men’s longest drive: #8/17 T Whittle. Saturday's ladies’ longest drive: #8/17 H Donald. Sunday's ladies’ longest drive: #8/17 K Marshall.

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Touch football action between Rusty Mangoes and Crunchers

Rusty Mangoes and Crunchers clash in the first round of touch footy games

Touch footy returns FOR the past two Wednesdays, the lights have been switched on and touch football action was back at Wangan Sports complex with games played as a prelude to the start of the mixed season on August 5.

Fifteen teams have nominated for the mixed competition and these include Falcons Family, Trademasters, Cowboys Family, Tomahawks, Yippy Try Ah, Wii Not Fit, Rusty Mangoes, Crunchers, All Stars, Ambush, T J Concreting, The Gooseys, Rivers, Oh Dio and Rusty

In the first week four pre-season games were played on four fields in one time slot and three games in the second time slot.

If your team is forfeiting, please call Deb on 0447 777 306 so the other team can be informed and teams are reminded nomination fees of $150 are now due to be paid.

All teams must supply a referee for the time slot indicated or they will be left out of next week's draw.

Team captains are asked to report to

A real family affair in Innisfail United 3rd Division Men's team MARIA GIRGENTI IT was very much a family affair and an extra special moment last Friday evening as Innisfail United Club President Paulo Di Carlo and his son Jasper took to the field together, along with Jasper's three uncles and his cousin Daymon Franco in the Innisfail United 3rd Division Men's team which played Mareeba.

Jasper Di Carlo was just four months old when his father Paulo took on the role of President and it is possibly the first time in club history there have been five Di Carlos to play together.

Innisfail has another father and son duo with Darren Timms and his son Jachaiya also playing together in 3rd Division Men's team.

Innisfail's Premier Reserve Ladies had a 1-1 draw against Marlin Coast while Innisfail United 2nd Division Men's game finished in a hard fought 3-3 draw against Mareeba and Innisfail United 3rd Division had a narrow 3-1 loss against Mareeba/Vanuatu.

Innisfail JR Under 12 team kept up their winning form, defeating Edge Hill Yellow by 4-2 at Tiger Park in Cairns with Reed Bonassi scoring three goals and one goal to Blake Musumeci.

Innisfail United Under 13/14 Division 3 was the second team to register a win in Round 3 fixtures with a dominant 12-0 victory over Edge Hill.

the office to obtain their team sign-on sheet and players are asked to come to the grounds 'ready to play.'

Mangoes Family.

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With two wins from two and sitting on top of the FNQ Premier Men's ladder, Innisfail travelled north to clash with Edge Hill - the defending premiers, grand final champions and Crad Evans winners for the top of the table clash.

The stage was set with Innisfail's Ricky Tuigaloa, Eamonn Ross and Harry Corica in the middle of the park, while Edge Hill Tigersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chris O'Hare, Jesse Casson and Joshua Taylor led the way, as well as new signing Joshua Pin. Edge Hill Premier Men's team showed why they are defending premiers downing Innisfail by 5-0 at Tiger Park while Innisfail Reserves also suffered a loss, 4-2.

Innisfail United Premier Ladies had a heavy 6-0 loss and Premier Youth went down to Edge Hill by 4-0.

Innisfail United Under 13/14 Division 1 travelled north and went down 3-2 to Edge Hill Yellow in a tough physical encounter. Goal scorers were Julian Sujana and Harry Corsi.

Player of the Match: Kael Newcombe This week's team was: Kael Newcombe (goalkeeper), Zaviah Di Carlo, Kaden Berryman, K J Crowley, Michael Cunningham, Casey Moloney, Trent Finta, Jordan Mauloni, Crawford McElroy, Chloe Musumeci, Ashton Vecchio, Julian Sujana, Harry Corsi and thanks to Sammy Darveniza for stepping up

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Whistles are not available for loan, so referees are asked to supply their own or ask at the office for plastic ones.

There are several important points relative to Innisfail Touch Association being able to Return to Play as per Stage 3 Field Team Sport and Touch Football guidelines.

Spectators are welcome, however, 1.5 metres social distancing is required for all off field activity including players.

On Wednesday, the final pre-season games were played on four different

fields at 6.00pm, 6.50pm and 7.40pm time slots before the season officially starts next Wednesday.

There is ample signage around the venue, and everyone is asked to follow protocols as closely as possible to help keep a COVID safe environment by being responsible for one's own actions and 'Doing the Right Thing' to ensure the game will go on.

PIayers and supporters can keep updated on weekly draws, upcoming events and other important information by visiting Innisfail Touch Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page.

to play. Coach: Steven Berryman and Assistant Coach: John Cunningham.

Round 4 FNQ Football fixtures kick off tonight, when Innisfail United Premier Women Reserves will be at home to play Southside Comets at 6.30pm and 2nd Division Men's team will play Edge Hill at 8.30pm.

Another full day of soccer action will be played on two fields this Sunday, when Innisfail United host Southside Comets at Castor Park, with Innisfail JR Under 12s at 9.30am, Premier Youth at 10.00am, Innisfail United Red Under 13/14 Division 1 will play Stratford White at 10.30am, Under 13/14 Division 3 at 12.00pm, Premier Women's at 12.00pm, Premier Reserves at 2.00pm, Premier Men's at 4.00pm, Father and son duo Darren Timms and Jachaiya play while 3rd Division Men's team has together in Innisfail United 3rd Division Men's team a bye.

Jasper Di Carlo (third from left) with his uncles Leonardo Di Carlo, his father Paulo Di Carlo and his uncle Marc Di Carlo who played together in Innisfail United 3rd Division Men's team against Mareeba

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Ingham Bowls Winners, Adrian Peno, Clint McPherson, Aron McPherson, Bill Bowen.

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RESULTS of Friday, July 24, Men’s Pairs Winners: Russell Petersen, Mick Porta, who defeated Des Hoffman, Pat Ryan 32 – 12. Andrew Cole, Peter Herman defeated John Eddleston, Tony Koop 26 – 13. Trevor Pallanza, Stan Richards defeated Stan Cotton, Jimmy Dunn 23 – 13.

Gary Brierley, Kevin Walker defeated Kevin Lawlor, Phil Wright 20 – 12. Treigh Cuzner, Nathaniel Cuzner defeated Dennis Parton, Brad Wilson 13 – 12.

Friday, July 31, Men’s Pairs Names in at the Club by 1.45 pm; Call: 4776 2117. Game begins at 2.15 pm. Bar Open.

Sunday, Aug 2, Mixed Social Bowls Names in at the Club by 12.30 pm. Call 4776 2117. Bar Open Selectors – Rico Basaglia Sunday Morning Bar – Alan Torielli.

Invitation Fours 2020 Picture 1: 2nd place, L-R Pat Ryan, Alan Torielli, Ren Cantatore, Phil Kite, with John Hamlyn.

Picture 2: 3rd place, L-R Jeff Crossman, Kevin Walker, Glen Torrisi, Frank Pallanza.

Picture 3: 4th place, L-R (Unknown), Wayne Handley, (Unknown), with Ren Cantatore Team: G Milne, Luchi, Wayne Handley, Barry Saroglia.

Picture 4: 5th place, L-R Brad Wilson, Treigh Cuzner, Ren Cantatore, Nathaniel Cuzner, missing player Stan Richards.

Picture 5: 1st place, L-R Adrian Peno, Clint McPherson, Aron

McPherson, Bill Bowen with ren Cantatore.

On the weekend 25 & 26 Jul 2020, we had 64 players making 16 teams from Charters Towers, Cutheringa, Gold City, Hughenden, Ingham, Innisfail, Jubilee, Magnetic Island, Noorla, Proserpine, South Townsville, Suburban, Thuringowa, West Cairns & Yungaburra attended Ingham Bowls Club for the 2020 Invitation Fours.

Thanks to Peter Herman, John Hamlyn and Kevin Walker, for organising the weekend, arranging the team play and updating scores after each round, a big thanks.

Thank you to all our sponsors for helping to make this another successful event. Your assistance during these hard times is greatly appreciated. Ren Cantatore, thank you for going around collecting money for prizes from all the sponsors: Carey Accountants Pty. Ltd, Hinchinbrook Hotel, Ingham Cellarbrations, Coscer Financial Professionals, Cantatore Pharmacy, Ingham Plaza Pharmacy, Liddle & Sons Pty Ltd, Harvey Norman, Tropixx Motel, Johnny’s Fish Bar & Takeaway, Station Hotel, Chiesa Butchery, Ingham Cabs,Ingham Travel, Donadel Electrical, Zanotto Plumbing, Lisa Maree Ladies Fashion, JK’s Deli, Louie Tomba, Louie Piotto.

Congratulations and thank you to all the ladies who provided delicious meals and other snacks over the weekend: Norma Evans, Lynette Melvin, Elsa Piotto, Patti Miguel, Carmel Wickens, Janese Craven, Alison Rutherford, Luisa Di

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Ingham Bowls 2nd Prize, Pat Ryan, Alan Torielli, Ren Cantatore, Phil Kite, with John Hamlyn.

Bella, Maria Spano, Janice Casanovas, Judy Fenoglio, Grace Cockrell, Sandy Ryan, Maria Moore, Bev Eddleston.

Thanks also to the BBQ team, Alf Di Bella, Luisa Di Bella and Joyce Covell for the steak, onions, coleslaw, lettuce and bread meal on Saturday night. Louie Tomba and Louie Piotto, your entertainment on Saturday night was as usual, enjoying and very entertaining.

Ingham Bowls Sportsman Prize, Cutheringa Bowls

Thank you to Elsa Piotto for Club working on the inside bar, John Piotto, Tony Koop and the volunteers who stepped in. Also to everyone on the outside bar, John Piotto, Len Mahon, Alf Di Bella, Max Thompson and Michael.

Special thanks to Rico Basaglia, for the many hours updating the Covid Rules, printing posters to be displayed at the Club, as per instructions and arranging the 1.5 rules crosses.

Another special thanks to Gary Costigan, NQ President and Alan Leverton, NQ Chairman of Umpires and Vice President for coming up to watch some of the play. Congratulations Gary on becoming a Qld Selector.

Ingham Bowls 3rd Prize, Jeff Crossman, Kevin Walker, Glen Torrisi, Frank Pallanza, with Ren Cantatore.

Thanks to Paul Hallam and Tony Koop for picking up the raffle prizes from the sponsors and to Paul Hallam for selling the tickets.

Finally, thank the players for your friendship, good sportsmanship and supporting the event. It is a pleasure catching up with you all Ingham Bowls 4th Prize, Proserpine Bowls Club year after year.

Winners: Gold City – Charters Towers Bill Bowen, Clint McPherson, Aron McPherson, Bill Bowen 2nd: Ingham Bowls Club Pat Ryan, Alan Torielli, Ren Cantatore, Phil Kite.

3rd: Jeff Crossman, Kevin Walker, Glen Torrisi, Frank Pallanza.

4th: G. Milne, Luchi, Wayne Handley, Barry Saroglia.

5th: Treigh Cuzner, Stan Richards, Brad Wilson, Nathaniel Cuzner.

Sportsman: Mitch, D. Melchert, R. Haller, Steve Hinds.

Ingham Bowls 5th Prize, L-R Brad Wilson, Treigh Cuzner, Ren Cantatore (President), Nathaniel Cuzner, (absent Stan Richards).

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Wet Tropic Times

Friday, July 31, 2020

Innisfail Men's Bowls

South Johnstone Bowls

LAST Thursday afternoon saw 32 bowlers on the green. It was a great afternoon of bowling and the winners were: Kevin Foord, Peter Smith and Mat Achello by a close margin.

THE first round of the A Grade Singles games were played last weekend with the following players progressing to the next round : S McInerney, D Leach, M Hooker and J O'brien. Congratulations to all players.

Next weekend the following games are to be played : S Ollson vs T Kerrigan in the B Grade Finals, K Deegan vs

D Leach, J O'brien vs K Foord in the A Grade Singles, Foord vs F Caltabiano, R McCarthy vs S McInerney in the A Grade Pairs. Tim Kerrigan will contact all players regarding details of the games.

WE welcome everyone back to our club after the recent events and thank everyone for obeying the rules and keeping their social distancing.

Brown, Lidia Marbelli, Jean McLehose 12; Jim Dunn, Margaret Peters, Linda Hoffman 24 def Jack Thompson, Pam Morgan, Jack Righetti 9; Bob McLehose, Des Hoffman, Don Williams 18 drew Nev Cooper, Warren Newcombe, Dave Ebeling 18.

This was followed by another good roll up of 22 bowlers last Saturday afternoon. The winners were: John Fossey, Pam Anderson, Diana O’Brien and Richard Russell.

Club competition singles games were played last Sunday morning, when Snow Clark defeated Donald Holdsworth, Alf Siliato defeated Graeme Anderson and George Edgerton defeated John Morrison.

Members are asked to check the notice board for any upcoming club games to be played as requested by the Games Director.

Silkwood Bowls Club HAVING good weather makes all the difference of which we were blessed with this week.

Wednesday - social bowls results: Jean Messina and Dennis Donovan def Ron Giveen and Kerrie Donavan 25/24. Jeannette and Delmo Tarditi were too strong for Anna Della Bella and Karin Rastoll and defeated them 25/12.

Sunday July 26 - Men’s Singles Club Championships are in full swing now - Bryan Meyer defeated Daniel Gauci 25/16 and the Monday game was decided between Morris Pedrola and Len Charman with a win to Morris 26/13.

Not forgetting our Sunday Social Games with a very good attendance – and who could resist the beautiful weather we are having lately. All games were tightly contested: Team Dennis Donovan with Shirley Noble and Mirella Berryman defeated Team Delmo Tarditi with Byron Mayell

and Kerrie Donovan 19/14.

Team Ron Giveen and Wayne Anear defeated Team Morris Pedrola and Agnes Tait/Cain 28/25. Team Anna Bella with Jenny Anear and Wayne Mayell defeated Team Alan Hudson with Lee Mayell and Karin Rastoll 20/19.

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

Please take note, our new Club contact no is 0459 211 552. You can also follow us on Facebook. We play Wednesday 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 our social distancing. See you there.

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

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY July 22 afternoon bowls was washed out so some players enjoyed a game of cards.

Sunday July 26 afternoon 26 Bowlers enjoyed two games of 10 ends. Winners were Mary Basic, Dutchy and John Jones.

Nice to see a few visitors joining us.

Club Championship Singles saw Peter Smith defeat Gordon Williams.

Tuesday July 28 Bev Achilles, Judy Hood, Mary Basic

and Val Zamora played in FNQ 4-2-4s at Tully; four teams competed, two from Innisfail and one from Silkwood and Tully. The Silkwood Team of Denise Charman, Jean Messina, Louise Hoskins and Lee Ann Mayell were the winners after three games. Nice to see everyone back on the green.

Reminder that the Men's AGM is being held this Saturday, August 1, at 11.30am.

Macknade Bowls Social Bowls played on Sunday 26th July Rinks: Mario Marbelli, Jan Leach, Pam Turski, Bart Cummins 22 def Dave Whiting, Vic Holland, Hazel Newcombe, Des Peters 16 Triples: Cherie Kirby, Francesca Rosadi, Wendy Wiles 21 def Nev Bywater, Ron Brown, Alicia Cooper 12; Michael Blake, Col Kirby, Des Golinski 24 def Len Schifilliti, Mal Dorey, Lih Ebeling 12; Anna Fudriga, Trevor Fox, Robyn Whiting 21 def Joe Turski, Christa Patrick, Gavin Dumschat 15; Lui Marbelli, Shelly Wright, Smithy Walklate 35 def Rhonda

A wonderful day was had by all with the weather not too blustery.

There will be social bowls on Thursday and Sunday. Please have your name in the book or call Lui Marbelli on 0429183035 to put your name down.

Play begins at 1.30pm until 5pm; all are welcome but we are allowed only 50 players at this time so first in best dressed.

Happy bowling and see you on the green.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

PERFECT weather conditions prevailed on Tuesday as 16 ladies from Silkwood, Tully, South Johnstone and Innisfail competed in a 4-2-4 day at Tully Bowls Club.

A team of Denise Charman, Jean Messina, Louise Hoskins and Leigh Myall were the winners of all three games.

While last Wednesday was a wash out, this week was a brilliant day for Wednesday bowls at Innisfail.

It was close competition in the two rounds of Championship Singles games, where Helen Paterson defeated Maisie Smith and Pam Anderson had a win over Dian Catelan.

Beautiful weather to be out playing In the social game, Eileen Hamann, bowls and enjoying the sunshine…don’t Bev Anderson and Jan Dunn 21 defeatworry about the aches and pains until ed Sue Morrison, Marcia Ryall and Catomorrow. terina Cook 17.

The B Grade competition is ongoing, with Helen Paterson, Ann Rule and Diana O'Brien all tied up with one win each.

Innisfail hosted ladies from Mossman Bowls Club in the first round of FNQ Pennants on Monday, July 20: Denise Charman's team defeated Mossman 27-12, Elieen Hamann's team finished with a thrilling 22-22 draw over Mossman, while Louise Hoskins' team had a convincing 28-10 win over Marie Crees' Mossman team.

Overall, Innisfail defeated Mossman with 77 points to 44 and Innisfail had a bye on Monday, July 27.

The next round of FNQ Pennants will be contested between Innisfail and Mareeba on Monday, August 3 at Innisfail at 10.00am.

Comp photos

Noah barracuda catch and release

Clinton Rutledge catch and release barramundi

Noah’s Hawk eye Herring, catch and release.

FISHING

Friday, July 31, 2020

Fishing News

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RoLy Newton

SEA conditions came down nicely over last weekend allowing the larger boats to travel out wide to the outer reefs. Congratulations go to John Tschui and crew who managed to catch a big sailfish while trolling for tuna on the Continental Shelf. John, who has just refurbished his boat, was delighted, with the sail swimming off strongly after release. The fish was caught on one of the new Nomad DTX minnows which the manufacturers claim can swim as deep as 15 metres.

The main reefs fished reasonably well with most boats managing catches of coral trout, tricky snapper and spanish mackerel.

The deep water shoals and wrecks also fished well, mostly nannygai and job fish along with some big red emperor which were caught out on the edge of the Shelf.

Unfortunately the shoals in the shipping channel didn't live up to expectations over the weekend, with most boats lucky to manage a couple of spanish mackerel and that was after a fair bit of effort. The grounds a couple of miles east of Dunk Island did produce some good spotty and school mackerel but not in the huge numbers we expect at this time of year. Let’s hope the schools are just late coming, we haven’t had a really good season for several years now.

After a very promising start early in the season, the spanish mackerel numbers have been scarce around the inshore islands over the last month. Conditions have not been perfect however there has been very little bait around the more popular areas. Let’s hope we can manage a good run of weather, as the water cleans up we should see the bait schools turn up and the mackerel with them.

There has been some mackerel caught off the Clump Point Jetty and loads of herring reported around the pylons. We should see some great fishing off this

The estuary fishing for bread and butter species such as grunter, bream, flathead and whiting has been quite good over the last few weeks and this weekend’s tides will be perfect for this style of fishing. The anglers regularly catching quality grunter put a lot of effort in and earn their fish with some of the fish recently caught in the coastal creeks over the 60cm mark (real trophy fish).

The cooler conditions have made luring the creeks for barra and mangrove jacks difficult, however I have had some photos of quality barra and jacks sent through to me. To be honest you need to be really switched on to regularly catch these summer species at this time of the year. Just a few more weeks, and as conditions warm up they will be a lot easier to catch.

At this early stage of the week I can find conflicting weather forecasts for this coming weekend. The more positive forecast is for 15 to 20 knots on Saturday morning dropping down to 10 to 15 knots by the afternoon. If this forecast is correct there is a chance the larger boats may be able to travel out and chase a mackerel at the more popular inshore spots.

Either side of the early morning high will suit those wishing to fish for grunter around the edge of the sand bars or the deeper holes at the mouth of the rivers.

Either side of the midday low will be perfect to pump Last Sunday morning Connie Torrisi caught this Red a few yabbies and fish for whiting, bream and flathead Emperor at Goudge Bank Reef using pilchard as bait during the afternoon run in tide. which was released due it to being undersized.

Good Fishing - Roly Newton - Tackle World Tully

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SPORT Tully Motorcycle Club: Back on Track

Sophie Zonta, Cr Teresa Millwood, Cameron Zonta, Dan Allder a committee member of Tully Motorcycle Club, David Liddle the treasurer of Tully Motorcycle Club, Cooper Millwood and Gordon McDermid the president of Tully Motorcycle Club.

SARI HYYTINEN UP until the more recent easing of restrictions the COVID-19 lockdown denied avid motocross fans the opportunity to get on the track. Once they were allowed back the Tully Motorcycle Club moved fast to organise their first practice session for July 19.

Seventy participants both young and old from around FNQ came to be involved in their first day back on the track. The “local practice day running today (July 19) generated kids from as far as Cairns, Mareeba, Ross River Townsville and they all come here for a bit of a fun day,” said Gordon McDermid the President of Tully Motorcycle Club, “To me I think it is great for the kids to come here and learn new skills, it is different than riding on the headland. I would rather them be here than riding on a Headland where there are tractors. It is a safer environment for them to come here and have a bit of fun.

The parents will spend the day here with the kids

and some parents will ride. Motocross is such a great sport because it is very family oriented. That is what I love about it.”

The four dedicated club members have been working hard to freshen up the motocross track and would appreciate the assistance from members of the community who are committed to motocross and are able to come and help out with maintenance tasks.

“The track had been the same for quite a lot of years.

In the last two years we have undertaken a lot of track changes,” said McDermid.

When the Wet Tropic Times asked what the future held for the Tully Motorcycle Club, they answered that they would like to see the area better utilized, and have considered one of the ways this could occur is by locating other clubs that benefit from sharing the same facilities.

The type of club they feel would most benefit from the motocross facility is a mountain bike club. “There is quite a lot of land around here. They could do a lap

on the track and then let it go out source into the Hedland for a scrub ride,” said McDermid.

If a club feels that they would benefit from the facility the current volunteers of the Motorcycle Club would like to have a meeting with your club to ensure that everything is organised correctly. They are happy to be contacted via the Tully Motorcycle Club Facebook page.

In supported her son, an avid motocross fan, Cllr Teresa Millwood came and attended the first day back on the track for the Tully Motorcycle Club.

“It is my first time here today, but it is great to see the wonderful support of all the families here. A lot of individuals young and old. The area has great potential and it's a great community group.

I have spoken to the club officials and they are pretty keen to share this sport facility with sporting groups that would be able to utilise the same space. The venue attracts a lot of people from all over the North.”