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THEN AND NOW

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Cardwell Monster BIGGER & BETTER …

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Diamond wedding anniversary celebrated by Sam and Mary Vecchio MARIA GIRGENTI LONG term Innisfail residents, Sam and Mary Vecchio (nee Melita) recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary quietly with their daughter and her family but plan to have a proper celebration with family when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Sam, who is the eldest of five siblings was born in the town of Linguaglossa in the province of Catania, Sicily to parents Filippo Vecchio and Alfia Pagano. He went to school in Linguaglossa.

Life was hard in Sicily for Sam as he worked with his family on the land. He wanted to make a better life for himself, so at the age of 21 he came out to Australia to cut cane in Innisfail.

Mary was born in the town of Mascali in the province of Catania, Sicily to parents Leonardo and Rosa Melita and had two sisters.

After the tragic loss of her mother at a very young age and her father a soldier in the war, Mary, at the age of eight was adopted by Carmelo and Orazia Pettinato, her aunt and uncle in Australia and arrived in Innisfail in late 1949.

Mary completed third grade in Sicily and after arriving in Innisfail attended Sacred Heart Convent School (now Good Counsel Primary). She finished school in grade 8 and went to dressmaking class where she learned to sew. While Mary didn't go out to work, she used her sewing skills and worked at home for others.

Even though Mary was living in Australia, she kept in touch with her sisters and father in Sicily. It wasn't until 31 years later when Mary returned to Sicily to visit her family where she was reunited with her elderly father.

Sam and Mary met at the Sugar Festival at Innisfail Showgrounds in October 1959.

Mary said it was custom back then to have my parents with me and I hardly went anywhere without them. I saw Sam with a group of friends and they were talking and laughing so we joined in.

Sam had cousins we knew so they came and asked my parents and Mary for Sam's permission to court me. "I said yes, although my parents were apprehensive as they didn't want me to marry a cane cutter but agreed if that was my

wish."

"When Sam came to our house, he was told by Mum I would not be allowed to go out alone with him and he didn't object. As my parents got to know Sam, they grew to love him, and after they were informed as to his family all was good."

The pair married on April 24, 1960 which was attended by 400 guests and the reception took place at Paronella Park which was a popular wedding venue at the time.

After they were married, Mary's parents helped them to buy a shop which was named Sam Vecchio's Sports Store where Mary worked alongside her husband for 32 years while juggling motherhood and bringing up their three children.

The couple were blessed with three children and three grand-children.

Sam has always enjoyed fishing and been actively involved as a volunteer with the Feast of the Three Saints for 25 years and Innisfail Italian Community for about 20 years.

Mary has a passion for plants, tending a garden and also has a keen interest in world affairs and loves animals. Along with Sam, she has also been an active volunteer for over 20 years with the Feast of The Three Saints and Innisfail Italian Community.

The couple have had many highlights in their long marriage including bringing up their three children and celebrating their achievements, as well as special family events.

"We feel extremely blessed to reach our 50th anniversary and now our 60th with relatively good health. It was an amazing experience when we travelled to Italy for the first time after 31 years and to USA where we got to meet our cousins."

Mary's philosophy in life is to respect others and do no harm, to cultivate friendships, "I'm so grateful we have many friends, and as for a long-lasting marriage you need plenty of give and take, be kind to each other but most importantly love each other."

Sam said the key to successful and harmonious marriage is "to give in (especially to your wife's demands) and take," while his life philosophy is to " be respectful and don't harm others."

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Sam and Mary Vecchio on their wedding day in 1960

Sam and Mary Vecchio recently celebrated 60 years of marriage and plan to have a proper celebration in the near future

LOCAL AFFAIRS

Cardwell Monster PETER MCCULLAGH CARDWELL’S newest resident is causing a stir, and certainly creating ripples in the small beachside town.

Affectionately known as “Nessie” this 4 metre long crocodile bears similarities to the Loch Ness monster, albeit on a smaller scale.

Shannon Bussenschott from the Beachcomber Restaurant in Cardwell had the opportunity last week to film Nessie and a ‘close’ encounter with an unsuspecting visitor.

Whenever Nessie is around he’s sure to drag a crowd.

Robyn Smith, proprietor Ob La Di in Cardwell, knows when Nessie is out. “You see people stopping and he pulls a crowd, there’s cameras out and a real buzz in the town.

“He was drawing a crowd, perhaps a dozen people watching and taking pics. Someone was walking along the beach so Nessie retreated to safety and submerged himself.

The guy walked right past where he was, perhaps no more than 4 metres away, Nessie was hidden from view.

I’ve seen him fairly regularly, and he’s got to be at least 4 metres long, it’s hard to tell, but I’m being conservative here.”

“I think people need to keep a COVID-Croc safe distance, I really do not think he is a threat, he just wants to catch some warmth and relax on our beaches.”

“Nessie” at the north side of the Cardwell jetty.

Further along the beachfront, Janet Arnold from the Cardwell Beachfront Motel sees Nessie on a regular basis.

“He’s here almost on a daily basis. There’s two of them. I think he has a partner, she’s a little smaller, but they like to get out and about together.”

It appears the croc considers the area north of the Cardwell jetty as his territory. Frequently seen by tourists and locals sunning himself on the sand, retreating into the safety of water if the crowd grows to large or moves too close.

Social media is abuzz in Cardwell with tales and truisms surrounding Nessie. He is even rumored to have his own Instagram page @NessieTheCardwellCroc.

Whilst the crocodile may have a name, Nessie, he still is a wild animal and needs to be treated with respect and caution. Keep a safe distance, be mindful when walking on the beach and be sure to share any pic you snap of Nessie.

Cardwell is a great spot for lunch, and the locals will welcome you warmly.

“Nessie’s” ‘close’ encounter with an unsuspecting visitor.

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“Nessie” enjoying a swim.

Covering a w i d e r area from Ingham to Babinda Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, June 11, 2020 Page 3

COMMUNITY NEWS Community In-Briefs Calling for tenders

CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council last week advertised seeking a suitable management candidate for the Mission Beach Aquatic Centre.

The aquatic centre comprises a 6 lane, 25 metre heated lap pool, a billabong/leisure pool, an indoor heated therapy pool as well as a café and kiosk.

Tenders close July 8, and full details can be found at LG Tender Box.

Dressing up the rubbish

Council is seeking feedback on their new rubbish bin enclosures. Several examples have been installed in Innisfail, opposite the Innisfail Pool.

The new bin enclosures will house a larger bin, (240 litres) and will not require as frequent collection.

The new design incorporates an art deco motif, however the design does allow for personalization to reflect the region.

Head to Council’s Facebook page to give your feedback.

Building resilience against cyclones

THE Household Resilience Program was recently announced by the Queensland Government as part of the economic recovery strategy from COVID-19 and is now open for applications.

The program provides funding to help eligible home owners in coastal parts of Queensland improve the resilience of their homes against cyclones.

The $21.25 million expansion of the Household Resilience Program is part of the first stage of the state’s economic reset, The Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs, to help the state recover from COVID-19. $11.25 million was funded by the Queensland Government and $10 million was funded by the Australian Government.

Owner-occupiers who live in a house built before 1984, located within 50km of the coastline from Bundaberg to the Queensland/Northern Territory border, can apply to receive a Queensland Government grant of 75% of the cost of improvements (up to a maximum of grant value of $11,250 including GST).

Approved applicants must make a minimum 25% co-contribution towards the approved program works undertaken paid directly to their approved contractor.

The upgrade work must total $3,300 or more.

Approved grants are restricted to one per household. Funding for the program is limited, and grants will be awarded until the funding capacity is met.

For more information: www.qld.gov.au/housing/buying-owning-home/financial-help-concessions/household-resilience-program

Health management plans required as restrictions ease

FOLLOWING Stage two easing of COVID-19 restrictions by Queensland Government this week, Cassowary Coast Regional Council welcomes the return of local markets and small-scale events of no more than 20 people with a plea for everyone to maintain vigilant with social distancing while out and about.

Council has this week announced that it will re-open public facilities which can be booked for events of up to 20 people, however all those seeking event permits must supply their own health management plans as advised by the State Government.

It is not Council’s role to regulate social distancing in the community. Liability of managing attendees and venue logistics according to a health management plan lies with the coordinator and is governed by State Government through Queensland Police.

Blanket Stage two guidelines request that social distancing be facilitated at all events and gatherings which includes four square metres per person or a queuing distance of 1.5m per person, and to have adequate sanitation available to everyone.

Council advises special considerations be made by event organisers to minimise risk wherever possible, and that all should contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) to ensure their health management plans are adequate.

For further information go to: www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0037/976492/business-activity-undertaking-qas.pdf or www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/legislation/cho-public-health-directionsunder-expanded-public-health-act-powers/business-activity-undertaking-direction

School Holiday Fishing Competition

INNISFAIL Optical has organised a school holiday fishing competition with all proceeds going to Meal On Wheels.

Open to all primary and secondary students, with fishing boundaries between Cairns and Lucinda.

Prizes include gift vouchers and Maui Jim Sunglasses. Full details can be found on the Innisfail Optical website: www.innisfailoptical.com.au

Kuranda Scenic Railway special offer.

Services recommence with the Kuranda Scenic Railway Saturday June 13. As part of The Queensland Escape Sale, book your Heritage Seat when we return for special weekend-only services on June 13 & 14 and again on June 20 & 21. Normal timetable will resume from Saturday 27 June.

Call Cairns Travel Centre to book on 1800 577 245.

The health and safety of our passengers and staff remains our top priority therefore social distancing and heightened hygiene measures are in place onboard and at our stations.

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Women's anger workshop rescheduled A FREE 'Honour Your Anger' workshop for women to help them understand this emotion and create a more positive outcome has been rescheduled at Community Support Centre Innisfail, 13-17 Donald Street, Innisfail.

The centre is now able to host up to 10 participants with social distancing rules and the use of hand sanitiser, so this workshop which is proudly funded by the Queensland Government will now be held on Tuesday, June 23 from 9.00am to 1.00pm.

For further enquiries, or to register please call reception or Carol Kroger on 40 438 400, and if there is sufficient interest an evening workshop will be run on an alternate day.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Rockingham Aged Care Services in Cardwell DURING the last couple of months here at Rockingham the Residents have expenciened changes that could have never been anticipated.

Group Activities and Daily lifestyle choices ceased with no residents allowed to leave the facility and no visitors permitted to come in. Our residents and their families have struggled with the new challenges they have faced during this pandemic, Covid 19 stopped the world.

to be very captivating to our audiences. Our Library Trolley has provided reading material, crosswords and magazines for those in their rooms. Some activities didn’t change like the popular Bingo and Coffee club where we practiced our social distancing mandates.

We held our own ANZAC day service in the Breezeway of the facility which was a nice personal touch and well received.

gardens.

Recently, we held a barbecue Lunch in our breezeway, for the residents which definitely lifted the spirits of many.

The idea of the barbecue is to lessen the effects of isolation brought about by the pandemic, and we believe our first one worked so well we hope to do one each month while the pandemic is still active.

During these times our resilient residents have kept us busy through various activities, including sunshine gardening, Knitting Club, Armchair Travels and Musical Concerts from all over the world thanks to Youtube. This has proven

Our residents have challenged themselves in learning about technology through utilising the iPad and Facetime app to communicate face to face with family and friends, for some this was a chance to explore family houses and

Our residents are over the hardest days of Covid-19 with visitors returning under strict restrictions and the increase of activities and Daily Living at the home. The home is starting to go back to a normal routine we will continue to stay safe and keep our residents safety as our number one priority.

Cardwell Rockingham Aged Care Services Johns Birthday

Cardwell Rockingham Aged Care Services ANZAC service

Cardwell Rockingham Aged Care Services ANZAC service

Cardwell Rockingham Aged Care Services barbecue day

Cardwell Rockingham Aged Care Services ANZAC service

Cardwell Rockingham Aged Care Services adult colouring

Cardwell Rockingham Aged Care Services knitting club

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COMMUNITY NEWS Sari Hyytinen CCIN Editor’s Column

BIO: OWNER/EDITOR of CCIN. Sari was born and raised in Tully. After she completed a Bachelor of Social Work in Townsville she moved to Sydney for ten years. Whilst in Sydney she worked in Youth homelessness at Youth Off The Streets and completed writing courses with the Sydney Writers Centre. Sari returned to FNQ and with the assistance of her father started CCIN. Ten weeks after starting CCIN she was involved in a very serious car accident; sustaining life-threatening injuries. She unable to work for a number of months and her family helped her through this period.

When she was well enough she returned to running the Newspaper while continuing to overcome her injuries; coping with a traumatic brain injury. She has been lucky to have supportive staff and a supportive community as she continues to go through a difficult time.

AFTER the short hiatus of quieter times that COVID-19 brought the

Our Expansion is Happening Fast expansion is has quickly accelerated the speed that is needed to complete tasks. We have many volunteers in the area and they would know how much organisational work goes into starting something new.

Though I have been in the industry for the last 4 years there are still lots of things that need to be considered. Branding is the big thing. We will be changing our name to Wet Tropic Times. It is much catchier than Cassowary Coast Independent News. I am glad it is much shorter. I am sure that even after the transition has occurred there will still be members of the community that call us the Tully Times. It is good to stay in print and exciting to see the changes that will soon happen. I hope that everyone will enjoy seeing us back in print.

Cassowary Coast region to receive boost of $2.37 million from COVID Works for Queensland program CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council is one of 20 Far North Queensland communities set to benefit with a jobs boost after an injection of $2.37 million funds through COVID Works for Queensland program.

These funds will help create employment opportunities and new assets such as libraries, bike-ways and footpaths, caravan parks, sport and recreation facilities and critical water sewer and waste management infrastructure through $38.8 million from the Palaszczuk Government’s $200 million COVID Works for Queensland program.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the funding would have an enormous impact on the region. "While Queenslanders are resilient, it has certainly been a difficult time for everyone and this program will provide a huge lift for employment opportunities, local economies, and most importantly community spirit."

Member for Barron River Craig Crawford welcomed the allocation of $38.8 million to councils across the Far North.

“This means the delivery of projects that will have longterm economic benefits and increase liveability in our com-

munities,” he said.

On May 19, 2020 the Premier announced $200 million for a COVID Works for Queensland (2020–21 COVID W4Q) program to be delivered during 2020–21 as part of the Queensland Government's Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland Jobs.

COVID Works for Queensland was designed to help councils get their communities back on their feet. For the past three years, the Works for Queensland program has highly successful throughout regional Queensland, delivering more than 19,000 jobs, and every council will be given a boost to deliver job-creating infrastructure and maintenance projects.

Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said the COVID specific works program was estimated to create or support up to 8,000 jobs across Queensland. "Hundreds of those will be right here in Far North Queensland, which is great news for all our residents."

Far North Queensland councils who will receive COV-

ID Works for Queensland funding: Cairns Regional Council - $7.42 million; Croydon Shire Council - $1.02 million; Etheridge Shire Council - $1.05 million; Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council - $2.38 million; Aurukun Shire Council $1.91 million; Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council - $1.46 million; Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council - $1.17 million; Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council - $1.07 million; Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council - $1.24 million; Pormpuraaw Aboriginal Shire Council - $1.39 million; Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council - $1.63 million; Torres Shire Council - $1.44 million; Cook Shire Council - $1.99 million; Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council - $1.24 million; Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council - $1.07 million; Cassowary Coast Regional Council - $2.37 million; Douglas Shire Council - $1.43 million; Mareeba Shire Council $2.52 million; Torres Strait Island Regional Council - $2.88 million and Tablelands Regional Council - $2.12 million.

Across the three rounds of the Works for Queensland program, these councils have received $158.38 million which has supported or created more than 3,800 jobs.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hope for the dairy industry after landmark court decision.

THIS week we saw the power of the little guy take on and win against a giant. Emily Brett stood up and fought the Federal Government for the destruction they caused to the cattle trade when they banned live export to Indonesia.

She did this almost entirely by herself. People gave her lip service but substantially it was Emily alone – and this gives us great hope for what can be achieved in the dairy industry.

The Liberal and Labor Governments destroyed dairy through deregulation and they have never been brought to account. The Galutes that are purported to represent the dairy industry agreed to take $100,000 in compensation for the loss of the quotas, which were valued at nearly $1m.

Dairy farmers have also lost nearly $100,000 of net income per annum, and half the nation’s farmers have left the land.

I put my job on the line and nearly lost my seat by taking my support from the Liberal party to the Labor party in 2013, on condition that Gillard - who had shattered the cattle industry - was removed and Kevin Rudd reinstated.

I knew what Kevin would do once he got in the saddle and within seven days of becoming PM he was in Indonesia, within nine days the live cattle market was reopened and within two months the price had climbed back up to double what it had been.

I paid a very high price for that move. People didn’t understand the intricacies of the politics and so my majority went from 64% to 52% and I nearly lost my seat.

But as the great JT Lang said, “It was not important to me that I should have to sacrifice my seat in parliament, what was important was that I sacrificed it for a good cause.”

And at the time, there was no better cause. I may have been spat on by the majority at the time, but the history books take the long view and even if I had have lost my seat, I still would have said it was a good cause, and a good trade off.

Members of the LNP, who have lied through their teeth more times than I can count on the topic of dairy, are ‘shameful, little puppets-on-a-string’ taking $200,000 a year. They don’t represent their areas or the dairy farmers, instead, they represent their political masters - the powerful rich people who finance their parties.

I challenge you to have the guts to save the dairy indus-

Send your letters to: editor@ccin.com.au

try. If you can’t cross the floor, all you have to do is abstain from the vote. I plead with them, all they have to do is just not vote on the issue of a minimum farm-gate milk price and you will be remembered in the history books as one of the two heroes who defied their party, represented their area and acted with conviction.

We only need two LNP members to abstain. Do this and save the dairy industry. Do this and save the dairy men and women from the long death march they have been on for the last two decades. Do this and become immortalised in the pages of history as a hero.

Bob Katter, Kennedy MP.

Guilty HOW can we trust a councillor to do the right thing, when they cannot get the simplest things right. Cr. Heath knew he was doing the wrong thing when he failed to declare his interest in Innisfail Seafood, and more the point, surely the CEO knew what Cr. Heath’s business relationships were.

So how did he get away with this for so long.

Good riddance, Innisfail does not need councillors like this. As they say in American baseball, three strikes and your out.

Disillusioned Innisfail Resident

The views and comments made in letters to the editor are not necessarily the views and opinions of this paper.

The Cassowary Coast Independent News reserves the right to cut content deemed as inappropriate, or not publish letters.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Council Corner

LIFE is starting to return to normal for the Cassowary Coast, if today’s planned Council meeting is indicative.

Across the Coast, community organisations are preparing and submitting applications for Community Assistance Grants from Council.

Cardwell Chamber of Commerce plan to conduct with Council funding a Cardwell Business and Tourism Expo, Far North Freefall Skydiving Club will conduct this year a five day event/competition. In addition the 37th Innisfail and District Dance Competition will return along with Innisfail Town ‘Open’ Celebration events, Orchid Expos, and El Arish Cenotaph Park Improvements to coincide with their Centenary Celebration.

In total over $39,000 in community based grants will be submitted to today’s Council meeting for approval.

In preparation for next financial year’s budget, Council will present their proposed Schedule of Fees and Charges. In summary: there are 839 fees and charges with 463 remaining unchanged or reduced. A total of 51 fees have \been discontinued and 53 new fees and charges to be added to the schedule.

Pensioner discounts are now introduced for dog registrations. The first desexed dog registration for a pensioner is free and a small fee for any additional dog. The Queensland Government waste disposal levy increases have been deferred for an additional six months, increasing from $75 per tonne to $80 per tonne effective January 1, 2021.

Perhaps the most interesting matter on the agenda, and likely to be subject of great debate throughout the region is 5.4 Remuneration Tribunal Report, to be presented by Michaela Johnstone, Corporate Governance Officer.

The recommendation accompanying the

report is as such: “That Council resolves to adopt the remuneration schedule as determined by the Local Government Remuneration and Discipline Tribunal in accordance with Section 244 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 or resolves to adopt a lesser amount.”

The recommendation is that remuneration for Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Councillors be increased by 2% from July 1, 2020.

This increase will see the Mayor receive $133,196 pa, Deputy Mayor $83,247 pa and Councillors $70,759 pa.

Remuneration increases were a hotly debated issue in previous years, both within the Chamber and on social media. To place into context the wages received by a Councillor are less than those received by many of the Council administrative workers. Our Councillors are placed in the firing line every day by the community and held accountable, as they should by higher levels of government.

It is essential for our region’s development to attract the very best and brightest Council employees and Councillors should be no different. We need experienced leaders from our Community, prepared to place their businesses on hold for a minimum of four years and serve our community. The remuneration should be appropriate and in proportion to the level of accountability the community expects from our leaders.

The Cassowary Coast is classified as a category 3 Council and remuneration is the same for similar Councils, including Noosa, Whitsunday, Tablelands and 11 other similar profiled Councils.

A Councillor in Cairns will receive $108,222 per annum.

Residents can view a live stream of Council’s meetings, visit www.cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au/live-stream.

Something fishy FORMER Cassowary Coast Regional Councillor Ben Heath has been found to have engaged in misconduct in office for a third time after failing to record his involvement in a seafood business and relationship with the owner on his register of interests.

The Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA) launched an investigation after receiving a referral from the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) about Cr Heath’s alleged interest in Innisfail Seafood.

The OIA found that prior to being elected in 2016, Cr Heath began a personal relationship with the owner of the business and was extensively involved in its operation both before and during his term in office.

While Cr Heath had been a paid employee for about six months he also worked in an unpaid capacity from April 2016, the month after he was elected, until he purchased Innisfail Seafood mid-way through the council term in July 2018.

During that time he performed a range of duties such as picking up supplies, serving customers, and marketing activities which included promoting the business on Facebook.

One post showed him working behind the counter and in another he promoted the price of prawns.

While Cr Heath did not dispute his involvement in Innisfail Seafood, he argued it was “gratuitous and no benefit was received”.

He contended that he was only required to record his financial interest in the business on his register of interests once he had purchased it.

But the Councillor Conduct Tribunal (CCT) found Cr Heath had engaged in misconduct as his involvement with the business constituted a ‘non-financial interest' and the failure to record it was a “dereliction of his responsibilities”.

The CCT found that even before purchasing Innisfail Seafood Cr Heath’s activities were directed towards the promotion, advancement and operation of the business and that promotional activities showed he was integrally linked to it, thereby raising a real, perceived or potential conflict of interest between his private life and his duties as a councillor.

The CCT also found that Cr Heath demonstrated his awareness of the interest, and his statutory obligations to act in the public interest, having declared a material personal interest at two committee meetings in 2017 which considered an application by Innisfail Seafood.

It ordered him to make a public admission of his misconduct at a council meeting within 90 days of receiving the order, noting that registers of interests exist to promote transparency in decision making and that councilors must make full and accurate disclosures of all financial and non-financial interests.

The CCT ruling is the third misconduct finding against former Cr Health who was sanctioned in 2019 for failing to record a personal interest on his register of interests and failing to inform a council meeting of a personal interest in a matter before council.

Cr Heath was defeated at the recent local government election.

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AROUND THE SCHOOLS

Plenty of fun to be had at Giggly Friends Playgroup MARIA GIRGENTI GIGGLY Friends Playgroup, a community playgroup hosted by Silkwood State School which caters for children from birth to five years of age is back up and running in a dedicated air-conditioned classroom every Monday from 8.30am - 11.00am.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 10 adults can attend and must maintain social distancing amongst themselves only.

The group offers fun play-based learning in a happy and safe environment and qualified teacher aide Belinda Santarossa conducts activities such as painting, messy play, reading, numeracy, music, dancing, arts, crafts and outdoor play (weather permitting).

It is a great opportunity for parents to socialise with other parents and share experiences while enjoying a morning out watching their children play.

Mums, dads, grandparents and carers are all welcome and tea and coffee is provided.

Silkwood State School will cover the membership fee to Playgroup Queensland for all families that attend which is an amazing saving of $40 per family.

Bring along a hat, water bottle and morning tea for your child.

For further information, contact 4065 1333 or check out Giggly Friends Playgroup Facebook page to see a number of fun activities and the fantastic play space available.

Parents chat while Angus is busy with play dough.

Anita McFarlane assists her daughter Isabelle with a craft activity

COMMUNITY NEWS

Out of Commission PETER MCCULLAGH

Collectively they cover west to Mt Isa, north to Torres Strait islands and east to Willis Island.

SPEND any day on the Cairns Esplanade and you will be amazed by the number of tourists and local you see utilising this great public space.

The QG Air service provides an exception level of support and service to our emergency services here in Far North Queensland.

You will also see regular aerial visits to the Cairns Hospital by the Cairns Rescue helicopter.

Kestrel Aviation, currently have a planning application before Council, seeking approval for a Material Change of Use on a property located in Mission Beach.

QG Air operates and maintains the service based in Cairns as well as other major centres throughout Queensland.

Recently the QG Air Cairns Rotary aircraft (rescue helicopter) was out of commission for almost 24 hours. Grounded at the Cairns Hospital helipad with an electrical fault, requiring parts to be freighted from south.

An electrical fault can and will occur with a well maintained aircraft. It’s important to understand this will happen, and when it does emergency services need to swing to ‘Plan B’ as a backup.

The Cairns based operations for QG Air covers a large area here in Far North Queensland. The rescue chopper is regularly sighted within the Cassowary Coast as well as over the Tablelands and Daintree and further north towards Thursday Island. The Cairns Rescue Helicopter is a critical and well utilised service in Far North Queensland.

This one aircraft can be called north of Cairns to attend an emergency patient transfer and then within the hour be required to fly south to our region to attend traffic accidents.

Last month, a 76-year-old woman was flown to the Townsville Hospital by the QG Air rescue helicopter after a quad-bike accident near Innisfail.

This application if successful allow Kestrel Aviation to establish a helicopter services business in Mission Beach eventually offering to the community and government a mixture of emergency services.

The Mission Beach location selected by Kestrel is strategic, located half-way between Cairns and Townsville, potentially providing support during bushfire season, maritime search and rescue as well as emergency service support to QG Air as and when required.

Ray Cronin, founder and Managing Director, Kestrel Aviation believes this development will provide significant value to the community in the region.

“Last summer, Australia suffered an unprecedented level of bushfire extreme events. Our crews down south worked alongside all government agencies to battle these fires.

“Having a base here in Mission Beach makes sense. The Cassowary Coast region for the past few years has experienced regular fires during summer, whilst not to the extent of some communities south, but we do have a need here.

What are the options when the QG Air helicopter is unavailable due to mechanical or electrical faults, or even on call to an emergency north of Cairns?

“When we are fully established our goal is to provide an important hub for emergency services here in the region.

Facilities will be available for QG Air to refuel, our engineers available as well as our aircraft to ensure the region is covered from an emergency services perspective as and when required.”

Covering a massive geographical area, QG Air has two Rotary Wing Aircrafts in Townsville (one primary and one backup), as well as one aircraft in Cairns.

Currently the planning application is before Council and will be dealt with either later this month our during July’s meetings.

QG Air rescue chopper grounded in Cairns.

Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, June 11, 2020 Page 9

CCIN Super Quiz One point for each correct answer.

1. Patience is another name for which popular card game?

2. How many times has Queen Elizabeth II visited Australia?

3. Who won the 2019 Big Bash League Final?

4. In which sport would you encounter a dohyo?

5. From which sport would you find John Cena?

6. Name the Supercar Team Fabian Coulthard drives for.

7. Name the inaugural captain for the NQ Cowboys in the NRL. 8. Who was the most recent Australian to win a singles crown at Wimbledon?

9. Who has been the most successful Australian swimmer at Olympic Games?

13. Who captained Australia in more cricket test matches, Ricky Ponting or Allan Border?

14. The Coral Sea lies off the coast of which Australian State?

15. Sheffield is in which Australian state?

16. How many countries are larger in size than Australia?

17. Australia has the world’s largest sand island, what is its name?

18. Name Australia’s western most point?

19. The Tamar River flows to which Australian town/city?

24. What is the animal on the Western Australian flag?

25. What Australian animal was featured on the two cent coin?

26. Who designed the Sydney Opera House?

27. How many ships were in the first fleet?

28. In what year was decimal currency introduced?

29. Johnny O’Keefe’s nickname was?

30. Who has a hit in the early 90’s in Australia with Love Shack?

20. What is the tallest waterfall in Australia?

21. Which Nordic country invented the sauna?

10. Who won the 2019 NRL Grand Final?

11. Name the coach for the QLD Roar in the A League 12. Name the Australian cricket captain who replaced Kim Hughes as captain.

22. Name the winery located in Silkwood?

23. Who has been awarded both the Australian of the Year and the Young Australian of the year?

ANSWERS:

1. Solitaire 2. Sixteen. 3. Melbourne Renagardes 4. Sumo wrestling 5. WWE 6. DJR Team Penske 7. Laurie Spina 8. Lleyton Hewitt 9. Murray Rose 10. Sydney Roosters 11. Robbie Fowler 12. Allan Border 13.Allan Border 93 Tests 14.

Queensland 15. Tasmania 16. Five (Russia, Canada, China, USA and Brazil) 17. Fraser Island 18. STreep Point (Shark Bay) 19.

Launceston 20. Wallaman Falls 21.Finland 22.Murdering Point Winery 23. Kathy Freeman 24. Black Swan 25. Frilled Neck Lizard 26.

Joem Utzon 27. 11 28. 1966 29. The Wild One 30. B-52s

COMMUNITY NEWS

Tuesday, June 9 DRINK DRIVER, INNISFAIL: At about 3.30am Saturday morning officers intercepted a 30-year-old Mission Beach man on Edith Street for a road side breath test.

As a result of that test he was transported to Innisfail Station for further testing where it will be alleged he returned a reading of 0.119 per cent BAC. His drivers’ licence was suspended and he was issued with a notice to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court on August 3 in relation to drink-driving.

TRAFFIC CRASH, COMOON LOOP: A 44-year-old Burketown man was issued with a $533 traffic infringement notice on Monday for driving without due care.

It will be alleged around 10am he has lost control of his motorbike as he has attempted to overtake a caravan on a curved section of the highway.

He was transported to Innisfail Base Hospital with minor injuries.

BREAK AND ENTER, TULLY: Police are investigating a break and enter to a Tully business between Saturday afternoon and Monday morning.

Initial information suggests entry was gained to the Andersen Street business by breaking a chain that was securing the gate.

A number of items were reportedly stolen including, car polish, electric buffer and alloy rims for a Holden Colorado.

Anyone with any information are encouraged to contact police and quote QP2001188125.

Monday, June 8 SPEEDING OFFENCE, KENNEDY: A 47-year-old Palm Cove man was issued with a $444 traffic infringement notice on Sunday afternoon.

At about 3pm, the man was intercepted on the Bruce Highway allegedly travelling at 122km/h in a 100km/h zone.

TRAFFIC OFFENCE CHARGES, INNISFAIL: Police charged a 32-year-old Innisfail man on Saturday night with drink-driving and driving with a court disqualified license.

Police intercepted the man on Rankin Street around 10.30pm for a roadside breath test.

As a result of that test, he was transported to Innisfail Station for further testing, where it will be al-

leged that he returned a reading of 0.108 per cent BAC. It will be further alleged his drivers’ licence was disqualified by the court.

He was issued with a notice to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court on June 29.

TRAFFIC CRASH, BABINDA: Police were called to the intersection of School and Munro Street in Babinda around 8pm Saturday night.

As a result of the crash, a 36-year-old Babinda man was charged with drink-driving and issued with a traffic infringement notice.

It will be alleged that the man failed to give way at the intersection and collided with another vehicle.

As a result of a breath test, it will be further alleged that the man returned a reading of 0.105 per cent BAC. His licence was suspended and he scheduled to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court on July 6. He was also issued with a $400 traffic infringement notice for failing to give way.

No one was injured in the crash.

HIGH-END SPEEDING, KENNEDY: A 41-year-old Mourilyan man was detected on the Bruce Highway at Kennedy around 6pm Friday, allegedly travelling 157 km/h in a 100km/h zone.

He was issued with a pre-impound notice, and a high-speed suspension notice along with a $1,245 traffic infringement notice.

DRUG DRIVER, INNISFAIL ESTATE: On June 6, a 19-year-old Innisfail man was intercepted on Bergin Road at about 3.30pm for the purpose of a roadside drug test.

As a result of the test, he was issued with a 24 hour driver’s licence suspension.

It will be further alleged he had never held a driver’s licence and the vehicle was unregistered and uninsured.

He was issued with two traffic infringement notices amounting to $853 for the vehicle being unregistered and uninsured and issued with a notice to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on September 7 for driving unlicensed.

The relevant samples were forwarded to a laboratory testing facility for scientific analysis and officers will await those results before determining further enforcement action.

FOUND PROPERTY, O’BRIEN’S HILL:

Friday, June 5 DRUGS LOCATED, BABINDA: Police intercepted a man on Munro Street around 10pm Saturday night.

It will be alleged that as a result of that intercept, officers conducted a search of the vehicle and located large quantities of cannabis and assorted drug paraphernalia.

A 34-year-old Innisfail man was charged with 13 drug related offences including seven supply dangerous drugs charges.

He is scheduled to appear in Cairns Magistrates Court August 24.

Whilst police were conducting patrols of the Belvedere area they located the pictured property on Shaw Road.

Police are encouraging residents of the Innisfail area to check and ensure they are not missing any belongings.

If you believe this is your property, you are urged to contact police and quote the reference number below.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

What to do if you witness a fight SEEING people fighting can cause conflicting emotions. Do you call the police, do you break up the fight or do you walk away?

What can you do that will protect you without putting yourself in harms way and also allow you to be proactive?

Call the police, if you are witnessing people fighting call the police, do not assume someone else has or will.

Do not run into the fight and try and break it up, vio-

Even if you are not medically trained you may be

lent people often don’t discriminate, and you are likely

able to provide comfort to the person. Call an ambulance and wait with the person until police and ambu-

to get hurt or injured.

Don’t walk away from the victim, if you witness a fight and the aggressive person has left the area and

lance arrive.

Remember: You can still be active in a fight while remaining outside of it. Call the police, find help, shout

you see there is someone who is seriously injured,

to break it up, stay by the injured person and wait for

don’t walk away.

the police and ambulance to arrive.

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council invites INVITATION FOR TENDERS tenders for the sevenCCW000098, tenders referred to CCW000097, above, which form part of CCW000101, Council’s CCW000099, CCW000100, 2019 REPA Road Repairs.

CCW000103 & CCW000104 The Queensland Government's Code of Cassowary Coast Regional Council invites Practice Building and Construction tenders for for the the seven tenders referred to above, which form partbuilding of Council’s Industry applies to the work Road Repairs. associated2019 with REPA this project.

It is a requirement Theproject Queensland Government's of of this that any person whoCode undertakes Practice forbe thecompliant Building and the work withConstruction the Code.

Industry applies to the building work Tender documentation mayItbe from associated with this project. is obtained a requirement of this project that any person who undertakes the LG Tender Box System; the work be compliant with the Code. www.LGtenderbox.com.au Tender may10 beJune obtained from fromdocumentation 6am Wednesday 2020. the LG Tender Box System; Tenders must be lodged at www.LGtenderbox.com.au fromwww.LGtenderbox.com.au 6am Wednesday 10 June 2020. by 5pmTenders 6 July 2020 Closing must ('the be lodged at Time'). www.LGtenderbox.com.au Council reserves the right to invite all by 5pm 6 to July 2020 ('the tenderers change theirClosing tendersTime'). to take Council reservesinthe to invite all account of a change theright tender specification. tenderers to change their tenders to take Council's this tender can be account ofrepresentative a change in thefor tender specification. contacted on Leslie.Lewis@ccrc.qld.gov.au.

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RURAL REPORT

Clump Point Mission Beach Boating Infrastructure Project taking shape WORKS on the Clump Point Mission Beach Boating Infrastructure Project are progressing well with decking units soon to be constructed, two 30m floating pontoons, gangways and extra pin berth piles which will enable larger ships to berth.

Mission Beach Clump Point are being undertaken by De-

These works to upgrade the public boating facilities at

delivery of Element 1 in mid-December 2018 and on-site

partment of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) with the project being delivered in two phases with two separate contractors.

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of the project was completed in February 2020. Residual Element 1 works (road surfacing etc) will be carried out after completion of the Element 2 in-water works.

In late May 2019, the Jetty Specialists was awarded the contract for delivery of Element 2 which started in February 2020 and works are scheduled to be completed by late August 2020.

Element 2 works include construction of an access jetty; two berthing pontoons; a floating walkway; six pen berths and five swing moorings.

The detached breakwater is now in place.

An extensive traffic management plan is in place during construction which includes measures to avoid impacts on the environmental and cultural values of the area, avoids impact to cassowaries and minimises disruption caused by construction traffic.

The scope of works at Clump Point will provide improved boating infrastructure, facilitate local economic development, enable joint commercial and recreational usage, as well as respect the rich natural environment and cultural heritage of Mission Beach.

This project will support the Mission Beach community by assisting the re-establishment of a reef-based tourist market and provide improved recreational boating facilities.

New sugarcane variety available for Far North and Herbert regions

SUGARCANE growers and millers in the Herbert Region and in Far North Queensland (FNQ) will have access to a new sugarcane variety developed by Sugar Research Australia (SRA).

The new variety, called SRA28, has been approved for release by a committee of sugarcane growers and millers in these two respective growing regions, and its release follows extensive development and trials. It will be available for planting in the FNQ region this year and in the Herbert next year.

SRA Far North Queensland Plant Breeder, Dr Felicity Atkin, said that in SRA’s trials SRA28 had shown competitive performance with existing varieties Q200 and Q208 with respect to cane yield and sugar content (CCS), across all trial sites and crop classes.

“In our trials, SRA28 has been a reliable germinator, but has shown some variable germination when long hot water treated in a couple of propagations,” Dr Atkin said. “Its initial growth is slower than most commercial varieties, but it has good canopy closure, which is an important trait for helping growers to control weeds. It stands up straight and tall, which makes it good for harvesting.

“It also tends not to flower greatly, which is another positive trait for the industry, as well as having a good resistance to important diseases such as Pachymetra root rot and Leaf Scald. It is intermediate resistant to smut.”

She said the variety had been tested on a range of commercial farms across the Herbert and FNQ. Mulgrave grower John Ferrando has an SRA Final Assessment Trial (FAT) on his property and has been a collaborator with SRA variety trials for more than 35 years.

“This new variety SRA28 is on the edge row of our FAT and is looking good at the moment,” Mr Ferrando said. “It has had a tough season so had a slow start, but it now has a bit of moisture under it and looks to be a nice stand of cane.”

He said these on-farm trials were valuable in helping gather information for farmers and millers in a range of conditions, and he congratulated the local SRA plant breeding team on their thorough work constructing the trial and gathering data.

SRA28 will be available for distribution to growers for planting this year in FNQ, and 2021 in the Herbert.

Dr Atkin thanked all SRA’s farm collaborators, members of the Regional Variety Committees, and the local productivity service organisations in their ongoing collaboration with the local breeding program.

More information on SRA28, and other sugarcane varieties for the Herbert and FNQ Region, will be available in the 2020/21 SRA Variety Guides, which will be available for growers and millers of the region later this year.

RURAL REPORT

Additional Road Funding for Cassowary Coast

MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth has warmly welcomed much needed additional road funding in his electorate.

"It is not only a safety priority, but it is a result of years of raising these problems in parliament and constant lobbying from constitutes about the shocking state of our roads," he said.

Mr Knuth said he welcomes the $2.7M upgrade to the troublesome section of the Innisfail Japoon Rd, $7M to the Boogan Rd and the $3M to the Palmerton Highway, near the Henrietta Creek section.

He also thanked the Main Roads minister for giving attention to the Hill Electorate which includes previously announced funding of $6M for the notorious East Feluga intersection and $24.9million for the 90km section on the Bruce Highway at Cowley.

Mr Knuth pointed out that this was successful due to constitutes constantly lobbying for the need to fix these roads.

However, more work needs to be done on the Bruce Highway from Tully to Gordonvale and the Japoon to Silkwood road, which could create local jobs and safety to road users.

Mr Knuth had previously led a campaign to ensure that local contractors are given an opportunity to construct our roads as they know the region and are conscious of weather conditions.

"In the past, we have seen roads fall to pieces just a few short months after they have been upgraded by southern and Western Australia contractors who have no idea about the Far North's forever changing conditions," he said.

He pointed out the melting tar incident on Millaa Millaa Malanda Rd where even some semi-trailers and vehicles were bogged down in tar.

The Palmerston Highway, linking Innisfail with the Tablelands has for years been dubbed ‘pothole city’. Motorists and truck drivers have constantly called for the government and Transport and Main Roads to find a permanent solution to the never-ending holes that appear after the smallest amount of rain.

This has spurred Member for Hill Shane Knuth to be-

come a strong advocate for the highway even long before it became a part of his electorate.

Mr Knuth said he had been on Main Roads and the Ministers back since way before he inherited the southern section of the Palmeston Highway which took in the notorious section of road between Henrietta Creek and Gooligan Creek.

Back in 2017, while it was outside his electorate, Mr Knuth was aware of the complaints and lobbied and secured $3M in funding for the Henrietta Creek section to be upgraded but sadly just four months later it all fell to pieces.

After many complaints from constitutes recently, Mr Knuth was back out on the highway to point out to Main Roads, the seriousness of the problem.

Now he is rejoicing that work is being carried out to fix the potholes and further rehabilitation works will be undertaken in the Henrietta to Gooligan Creek section but he said a more permanent solution, like the road south of Gooligan Creek to Crawford’s Lookout, was needed.

“While we are thankful that works are in the planning, now we want to see the same high standard of work undertaken like the Gooligan Creek to the Crawford’s Lookout,” he said.

“The last thing road users want to see are maintenance crews back out there four months later.”

Mr Knuth was advised by TMR district director Ross Hodgman that crews attended the area on June 1 to install warning signage.

“Due to the recent heavy rainfall our crews are attending to road maintenance in a number of areas,” MR Hodgman said.

“TMR will commence a rehabilitation project at Henrietta Creek in August 2020 with works expected to be complete by March 2021, weather permitting.

“We are also progressing a rehabilitation on the Palmerston Highway at Belvedere near Shaw’s Hill.”

He said TMR was also investigating options to improve safety at the intersection of Palmerston Highway and Henderson Drive to allow safe B-Double turning movements at

the intersection.

“We will continue to ensure regular maintenance works and emergent repairs are carried out in a timely manner with safety works taking priority,” he said.

“Any further works on the Palmerston Highway will be prioritised against other important projects across the state.”

Member for Hill Shane Knuth has warmly welcomed the road funding in his electorate.

"It is not only a safety priority, but it is a result of years of raising these problems in parliament and constant lobbying from constitutes about the shocking state of our roads," he said.

Mr Knuth said he welcomes the $2.7M upgrade to the troublesome section of the Innisfail Japoon Rd, $7M to the Boogan Rd and the $3M to the Palmerton Highway, near the Henrietta Creek section.

He also thanked the Main Roads minister for giving attention to the Hill Electorate which includes previously announced funding of $6M for the notorious East Feluga intersection and $24.9million for the 90km section on the Bruce Highway at Cowley.

Mr Knuth pointed out that this was successful due to constitutes constantly lobbying for the need to fix these roads.

However, more work needs to be done on the Bruce Highway from Tully to Gordonvale and the Japoon to Silkwood road, which could create local jobs and safety to road users.

Mr Knuth had previously led a campaign to ensure that local contractors are given an opportunity to construct our roads as they know the region and are conscious of weather conditions.

"In the past, we have seen roads fall to pieces just a few short months after they have been upgraded by southern and Western Australia contractors who have no idea about the Far North's forever changing conditions," he said.

He pointed out the melting tar incident on Millaa Millaa Malanda Rd where even some semi-trailers and vehicles were bogged down in tar.

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RURAL REPORT

Jobs full steam ahead in $46m NQ/FNQ rail upgrade

ANOTHER two bridges have been upgraded as part of the Queensland Government’s $46 million rail line upgrade between Cairns and Townsville.

Speaker of the Queensland Parliament and Member for Mulgrave Curtis Pitt said old timber bridges between Tully and El-Arish had been replaced with sturdier, safer concrete and steel structures, sparking 150 jobs for steel fabricators, precast manufacturers, quarry suppliers and labourers.

“With up to 6,600 trains travelling through this section every year, this project is an important building block for the future of the North Coast line and our economy,” Mr Pitt said.

“The 1,453km North Coast line is a critical link for rail services from the Far North all the way down to Brisbane.

It carries goods and supplies that keep our supermarket shelves stocked, exports from our primary producers and connects many of our communities,” Mr Pitt said.

“Replacing these old timber bridges improves the overall safety, durability and reliability of the line, while also reducing the costs associated with regular maintenance and repairs.”

The upgrades between Tully and El-Arish bring the total number of bridges replaced since 2019 to 11.

Mr Pitt said five additional bridges would be replaced between Cardwell and El-Arish from now until October.

“It’s great to see these works forging ahead and ultimately bringing us another step closer to achieving a more reliable and safer rail network.”

The $46 million timber bridge upgrade project is due for completion in December 2020, weather permitting.

SPORT GOLF NEWS Innisfail Golf

Monday June 8 CONGRATULATIONS to our winners from last weekend! (Saturday 6) Even though the weather wasn't that great, there were plenty of members who braved the conditions to get out to play!

Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal The conditions were a little tricky to start the morning groups off, with a few light showers predicted by Livio.

Our captain Luke Peters and B Grade champion, Aman Singh set the early pace with tied 67 netts in the morning groups. A score that would be tough to beat in the conditions.

The afternoon groups tee'd off in better conditions with less interruptions by the rain. Jake Cockle put together a solid round, but couldn't convert birdie opportunities over the closing holes to seal the win.

It came down to a count back between Luke & Aman to decide the winner. Aman parred the back 9 to seal the deal! Well done Aman for a great round!

Results: 1. A Singh 75/67/39, 2. L Peters 79/67/39, 3. J Cockle 70/68/38, 4. M Costello 88/72/34, 5. J Lombardi 87/72/34, .

C Cockle (Jnr) 96/73/33, 7. K Walsh 88/73/33, 8. M Wilkinson 83/73/33, . C Alman 90/74/33 and 10. P Tattam 80/74/32.

NTP’s: 2 & 11 G Johnson, 7 & 16 S Trembath, Friday Comp Bac 9: Great to see more players out for the Friday comps. Congratulations to Jason Edmonson on the win Results: 1. J Edmondson 20 and 2. J McGrath 15.

Wednesday Comp Front 9: The Wednesday comp is really starting to hit its peak with over 20 players in the field for the day. You needed to shoot a good round to get the win. Well done to Craig Alman for holding his nerve over our President Des Hensler Results: 1. C Alman 20 c/b and 2. D Hensler 20.

NTPs: A Butorac Let's hope this week the rain will move off the coast for some great weather leading into our Club Championships, that start this weekend. Best of luck to all the members 2020 / 2021 Memberships Members please be advised that memberships are due for the 2020/2021 Golfing season. More information to come.

Upcoming Events Wed Comp – from 12pm groups or 4 permitted Fri Comp – from 12pm groups or 4 permitted IGC Club Champs – 13 / 14 June & 20 / 21 June Monday June 5 GREAT participation for our golf competitions last week & thank you very much to our Committed 3G network for their continued work on the course. The course is in excellent condition!

June Club Championships: Our Club Championships are fast approaching! June 13th & 14th are the first two rounds with the final two rounds following on the 20th & 21st. So make sure you are getting out for some practice to hoan your skills!

Wednesday Comp - Front 9 Well done to all that got out for a hit, it was tight at the top.

Congratulations to Rod Ingram for grabbing the honors!

1st - R Ingram 19, 2nd - I McDonald 18 and 3rd - M Schafer 18 NTP - R Lehtsalu Friday Comp - Back 9: The numbers are improving for the Friday comp, well done to Mark Schaffer, getting closer to the new goals!

1st - M Schaffer 19 and 2nd - A Butorac 18 NTP In Electrics Stableford Saturday: 34 players teed it up for the In Electrics Stableford. With the groups out to four now, the good scores are rolling in!

Shane Trembath & Rauno Lehtsalu were tied at the top with great scores of 39 points, with Shane edging ahead on the outback.

Great to see Marty Costello get amongst the prizes as well. Great work guys!

1st - S Trembath 39pts, 2nd - R Lehtsalu 39pts, 3rd - M Costello 38pts, 4th - S Todd 38pts, 5th - R Mills 36pts, 6th - C Alman 36pt s and 7th - I Saunderson 35pts.

NTP: 2/11 K Walsh and 7/16 T Mann Junior Golf With restrictions easing Cindy & Jake are in the process of bringing Junior Golf back to the club in July! Parents, Grand Parents & Gaurdians, you are more than welcome to bring the Juniors out for a hit to get their skills focused for the FNQGA Junior Golfing Season which will commence soon.

2020 / 2021 Memberships Members please be advised that memberships are due for the 2020/2021 Golfing season. More information to come.

Upcoming Events Wed Comp - from 12pm groups or 4 permitted Fri Comp - from 12pm groups or 4 permitted Saturday Comp - Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal IGC Club Champs - 13/14 June & 20/21 June

Cardwell Golf

LADIES’ Thursday competition was played on a perfect sunny, cool day. Tracey Cousemacker (36) was first, followed by Debbie Sutherland (28) second.

Thursday’s 9 hole Sporters was won by Chris Taylor (22), followed in second by Tracey Cousemacker (21) with Wayne Sheahan (20) in third. The rundown was Peter Topen 19, Warren Stahel and

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Dave Hoare both with 18 points and Ian Ingram and Phil Pentecost both on 17.

On Saturday the Craig Moore Memorial Monthly Medals generously sponsored by the Mission Beach players was hotly contested.

The Ladies’ winner was Jackie Olditch (78) with Anne Jodrell (81) in second place. The men’s winner was Clint Isaac (67) followed

by Terry Moss (69) second, Ian Burchell (74) third in a countback from Rod Rackely (74) in fourth and the rundown of Keith Hoare (74), Wayne Sheahan and Greg Smith both with 75 points and Bert Pajonk and Geoff Reading both 76 points.

Thursday, Ladies play a Stableford, followed by Sporters. Saturday will see the first round of the Cardwell Club Championships which will be played over 72 holes, two weekends of 18 holes on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a separate Saturday competition for those not playing in the Championships.

PLEASE NOTE: competitions will be played in groups of four at 10 minute intervals, registration is still via timesheet. Register by email to enquire@cardwellgolfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigpond.com or by phone or text to 0414 359 314. The timesheet can be viewed on the Cardwell Golf Club website, cardwellgolfclub. com.

El Arish Golf NATURALLY it had to happen - drizzly damp conditions for the 1st 2 rounds of our Club Championships, but perfect weather Monday!!! What did we do wrong?? We had 24 players for our 1st round of the Championships, plus Sat was also our Monthly Medal comp.Results: The ladies winner - Kelly Cavallaro with 70 Nett, followed by Marie Pavan on 73 Nett.

The mens winner -Gavin Camilleri with a great 62 Nett and Stewy Worth R/Up on a close 63 Nett.

Sunday’s 2nd round: Ladies Results: Kelly Cavallaro winner on 74 Nett, but only just, as 3 Ladies came in with the same Nett score, so it was a c/ back on the last 6 holes with Fran Lomas R/Up, followed by Jo Bishop.

Mens Results: Winner Col Bidgood on 63 Nett, followed by another c/back for R/up with Paul Topper claiming the result 43/39 followed by Stewy Worth 3rd 43/40.

Lets hope the weather gets confused and gives us a fine weekend for the finals of our Championships.

SPORT

Greg Shannon

Then & Now

Well how good is it to have Rugby league back on TV!

THIS weekend the Cowboys take on the NZ Warriors.

Since both clubs entered the expanded national league in 1995, (then called the Australian Rugby league), the NQ Toyota Cowboys and NZ Warriors have had many inspired clashes and player movement between the two sides has also occurred. One the Norths great players, Qld origin forward Jason Lillyman played a long career with the Warriors and other notable Cowboys players like Brent Tate and David Myles played for both clubs in their long careers. Locally Ingham’s Paul Dezolt also spent some time with the Warriors after a long career with the Cowboys.

The rivalry between NQ and NZ goes back a long way though, way before 1995.

The history of NZ side’s coming to Australia is very important to the game of Rugby league since it was a New Zealand team made up of ex rugby union players, known as the ‘all Golds” who helped introduce the game to Australia back in 1907.

Tours of Australia by New Zealand national sides known as the “Kiwis” became common and matches between NQ rep sides and NZ were a highlight on the rugby league calendar.

Back in 1978 one such memorable match took place in Townsville between the North Qld representative side and NZ, with NQ winning 27-20.

The NQ side that day included Silkwood’s Kerry Boustead who was well on his way to making rugby league history, going from Innisfail Souths to North Qld, Qld Country, Qld and ultimately Australian selection all in the space of a few months and he was still only 18 years old!

His older brother Ian had played for Qld in 1976, and when young Kerry burst on the scene in 1978 it was another real shot in the arm for Queensland rugby league supporters. Those were the days before the origin concept, when players were selected for Qld or NSW based on residential basis and generally it was hard for a Qld based player to make the Australian side. What Kerry achieved in 1978 was just incredible going from country rugby league all the way to Australian selection.

That match between NQ and NZ in 1978 was not only a victory for NQ but allowed local rugby league fans a chance to see Kerry in action before he ultimately moved to Sydney to forge out a long career in the game. Of course he came back after his playing days were over to help start the club we know as the NQ Toyota Cowboys!

The passion and enthusiasm, displayed by NQ side’s pre Cowboys, like the 1978 side was every bit as strong as it is today and historically we can look back now and see that passion to represent NQ helped build the foundation for having a side in the national competition.

Horse lovers learn riding and dressage skills MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL riders are back enjoying their horses and a few recently took part in private lessons with coach Yvonne Van Reeuwijk at Innisfail Horse and Pony Club to improve their general riding and dressage skills.

Horse and riders of varying abilities practised a series of pre-determined dressage movements, known as 'figures' or 'movements' which are the basic foundations for those who may wish to take part in dressage competitions in the future.

The 45-minute lessons focused on rhythm, relaxation of the horse and then working into good contact, so the horse becomes accustomed to the rider and their aids.

One of the riders, Annette King who rode Honey has enjoyed riding horses for a long time and always loved dressage.

Mrs King said she was not looking to compete, but rather to improve her dressage skills, as she enjoys the sense of accomplishment and the feeling of harmony you achieve with the horse.

Dressage competitions take place in a specific sized arena which has 12 lettered markers placed symmetrically indicating where movements are to start and finish and where changes of pace or lead are to occur.

In all competitions, the horse has to demonstrate the three paces: walk, trot and canter, as well as smooth transitions within and between these paces.

Although it is the horse that is judged, not the rider, the rider is given a score out of 10 for position, seat, correctness and effectiveAnnette King riding 'Honey' ness of aids, at the end of the test.

Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, June 11, 2020 Page 17

SPORT

Cairns District Junior rugby league update ON Monday, the Cairns District Junior Rugby League clubs along with QRL representatives and Referees Association held their monthly meeting, with the main topic of discussion revolving around whether junior rugby league will proceed this season.

Cairns District Junior Rugby League Chairman Jodi Ste-

vens said there is lots to consider moving forward, and after hearing from 10 of the clubs, options were discussed and it was decided to hold off until June 30 for a final decision on this year's season.

The consensus was to wait and see if any more COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, mainly the number allowed at

Junior rugby league players attend first North Queensland Country Development Day in Innisfail

NRL Telstra Premiership 2020 Pos Team

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Tully Junior Rugby League U17 Girls award winners for 2019.

NRL Round 5 Games Sea Eagles v Broncos: Warriors v Cowboys: Eels v Panthers: Rabbitohs v Titans: Knights v Storm: West Tigers v Raiders: Bulldogs v Roosters: Dragons v Sharks: Season 2020 Stats Points: Kyle Flanagan (Roosters) 44; Mitchell Moses (Eels) 43; Kalyn Ponga (Knights) 38; Benji Marshall (West Tigers) 31; Valentine Holmes (Cowboys) 28: Tries: David Nofoaluma (West Tigers) 6; Ben Hampton (Cowboys) 4; Kotoni Stagg (Broncos) 4; Edrick Lee (Knights) 4; Kyle Feldt (Cowboys) 4: Goals: Michell Moses (Eels) 19; Kyle Flanagan (Roosters) 18; Kalyn Ponga (Knights) 13; Benji Marshall (West Tigers) 13; Jarrod Croker (Raiders) 12: Tackles: Apisai Koroisau (Panthers) 207; Damien Cook (Rabbitohs) 196; Alex Twai (West Tigers) 195; Jeremy Marshall-King (Bulldogs) 186; Issah Yeo (Panthers) 180:

Innisfail 2019 Junior Rugby league team.

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a venue. Clubs are positive they would like some form of rugby league to be played this year.

If there are any parents or guardians of players who would like to contribute in any way and help the season get underway, they are encouraged to get in contact with their local club and find out how they can assist.

SPORT

DESPITE conditions being far from perfect there were fishing opportunities over the weekend with most boats opting to fish the estuaries. Mud crabs are still plentiful enough to make the effort worthwhile and there were some good catches in the Hull, Murray and Hinchinbrook areas. It seems catch numbers are dropping but there is still reasonable numbers of good full bucks around.

There has also been some good Grunter being caught with the Murray river and Hinchinbrook area being the star performers. I struggle to get consistent catches of Grunter mainly because they are not normally my main target species. They are more a afterthought when the Barra and Jacks fishing is slow. However with recent catches of fish consistently up in the high 50`s and even high 60`s it is a species I am going to have to give more time to.

Most of the Grunter are being caught on large peeled prawn or fresh herring although captures on small soft plastics such as the Chase Bait prawn or 3 and 4 inch paddle tails are now becoming common.

I did notice a couple of boats fishing for Grunter at Tamo Shanta Point over the weekend, however I haven`t as yet heard any positive reports.

When the tides are right the Cardwell foreshore has been producing some great Grunter and the occasional Fingermark for the shore based angler.

Obviously the Barra and Mangrove Jack fishing has been

slow, however reports keep coming in of some very good quality fish still being caught in the Hinchinbrook region. Once the water temperatures begin to stabilize and we get a couple of warm days they will come back on the bite. Fishing around concentrations of prawns or jelly prawns will often get you a fish when things are tough.

I have heard several reports of big Whiting being caught in the estuaries especially the coastal creeks. Whether these fish are just climatic or if they enter the estuaries when the prawns are at their thickest is a anyone’s guess, but it definitely seems to coincide.

We are now well into June and the Spanish and School Mackerel should have well and truly arrived. The various weather reports are suggesting that we are in for 15 to 20 knots of wind again this weekend. However it is quite possible the winds will be lighter close in to the coast. Hopefully this will allow anglers to fish for school mackerel in these close in areas such as off the Hull river and Tamo Shanta point. The accepted method is to drift the current lines with pilchards, but I favour trolling pilchards as I can then use more lines. By using a downrigger or by putting varying amounts of weights on your trolled bait you can avoid tangles and cover the whole depth spectrum. This is also a good way to find some great bottom fishing country, so keep your eyes on the sounder.

This weekends early morning run out tide is perfect to fish for grunter, try the various rubble patches or the drop offs along the edge of the sand bars. Either side of the midday low tide will suite those that wish to fish for Barra and Jacks in the estuaries.

Another option would be to try for whiting and bream during the afternoon run in tide. There are several places you can pump fresh yabbies, these are a prime bait.

Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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Derek Maynard with a solid winter Jack taken on the all new Jackson JESTER lure that is about to land at Tackle World Tully.

Bowls NEWS

Innisfail Ladies Bowls WITH the further easing of COVID-19 restrictions, Innisfail lady bowlers were able to enjoy roll ups for the whole afternoon last Wednesday.

There were 16 ladies on the green with spare rinks in-between.

Yesterday, the ladies celebrated the 90th birthday of one of their long-time members Myra Sultana.

This year's Women's Northern Challenge which was to be held in Ingham has unfortunately been abandoned with participants from Cairns, Tablelands, Cassowary Coast, Townsville and Mackay.

All Innisfail ladies are invited to phone in on Wednesday before 1.00pm with play to commence at 1.30 and 20 players allowed on the green.

Innisfail Mens Bowls GOOD news with further restrictions being eased we are permitted to have 20 bowlers on the green at any one time.

It was great to see all the happy bowlers enjoying their game and mateship again on Thursday afternoon.

The games director will be manning the club house phone on Thursday from 11:30 for the names to fill the 1pm and 3:30pm

time slots.

Come on down for a social afternoon which will also help your club on the road to recovery.

Social distancing regulations and self-sanitizing will be adhered to.

Happy bowling everyone.

Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, June 11, 2020 Page 19

SPORT

Benched PETER MCCULLAGH THOMAS Flegler will start on the bench in tonight’s game against the Sea Eagles. This is one of a number of changes forced upon the team in the wake of their demoralising loss to the Roosters.

After suffering two humiliating defeats in succession, Brisbane Broncos coach Anthony Seibold needed to make dramatic changes.

Former players and bronco fans have all shared one voice this week, expressing disappointment at the less that adequate performance on the field from their team, who suffered a crushing 59 point to zip loss against Sydney Roosters last Thursday night.

Matt Lodge fronted the media at training earlier in the week, describing criticism that the team gave up too easy were fair, and admitting to the media perhaps the players thought they were better than they were.

Former Broncos great, Gordon Tallis stated he was embarrassed by the Broncos round four performance.

On social media fans have vented all week with some forums already predicting a bottom 4 finish, if not the wooden spoon.

Changes were inevitable, and some of the changes announced earlier this week were predictable, however the naming of Ben Te’o in the team was a surprise for most.

“Ben Te’o is going to come into our 17 – it’s an opportunity to have a bigger body in our group and he’s got a lot of experience,” said Seibold.

“We only need him to play a small role off the bench for us – he’s played in the biggest games in both rugby codes all around the world.

Sweeping changes were made to the line-up for Thursday night’s clash with Manly at Central Coast Stadium.

Sweeping changes were necessary, the Broncos had conceded 93 points in two ganes whilst only crossing the line once to score a total of 6 points from two game.

In the starting team, Kotoni Staggs returns from suspension to take his spot in the centres in place of Jesse Arthars.

Corey Oates moves in from the wing to start at second row, where he played much of his junior football, with the exciting Xavier Coates earning an opportunity on the wing.

Joe Ofahengaue moves off the bench to start in the other backrow spot, while Matt Lodge regains his starting spot in the front row after recovering from a serious knee injury.

The experienced Ben Te’o, a former Queensland State of Origin representative and NRL Premiership winner, has also been named after signing with the club last week.

Te’o will start off the interchange, having been named on an extended bench with Tesi Niu, Rhys Kennedy, Tom Flegler, Jamil Hopoate, Richie Kennar, Tom Dearden and Ethan Bullemor.

Weekend Team Lists Broncos: 1. Jamayne Isaako, 2. Xavier Coates, 3. Kotoni Staggs, 4. Darius Boyd, 5. Herbie Farnworth, 6. Anthony Milford, 7. Brodie Croft, 8. Matthew Lodge, 9. Corey Paix, 10. Payne Haas, 11. Corey Oates, 12. Joe Ofahengaue, 13,

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Patrick Carrigan, 14. Tesi Niu, 15. Ben Te’o, 16. Thys Kennedy, 17. Thomas Flegler, 18. Jamil Hopoate, 19. Richard Kennar, 20. Tom Dearden, 21. Ethan Bullemor Sea Eagles: 1. Tom Trbojevic, 2. Jorge Taufua, 3. Brad Parker, 4. Moses Suli, 5. Reuben Garrick, 6. Dylan Walker, 7. Daly Cherry-Evans, 8. Addin Fonua-Blake, 9. Danny Levi, 10. Martin Taupau, 11. Joel Thompson, 12. Curtis Sironen, 13. Jake Trbojevic, 14. Lachlan Croker, 15. Corey Waddell, 16. Sean Keppoe, 17. Taniela Paseka, 18. Morgan Boyle, 19. Jack Gosiewski, 20, Tevita Funa, 21. Brendan Elliot Cowboys: 1. Valentine Holmes, 2. Kyle Feldt, 3. Justin O’Neill, 4. Esan Marsters, 5. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow, 6. Scott Drinkwater, 7. Jake Clifford, 8. Francis Molo, 9. Reece Robson, 10. Jordon McLean, 11. Mitch Dunn, 12. Coen Hess, 13. Josh McGuire, 14. Reuben Cotter, 15. Tom Gilbert, 16.

Shane Wright, 17. Gavin Cooper, 18. Corey Jensen, 19. Peter Kola, 20. Jason Taumalolo, 21. Tom Opacic Warriors: 1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 2. Patrick Herbert, 3.

Hayze Perham, 4. Gerard Beale, 5. Adam Pompey, 6. Kodi Nikorima, 7. Blake Green, 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown, 9.

Wayde Egan, 10. Lachlan Burr, 11. Elisea Kotoa, 12.

Tohu Harris, 13. Adam Blair, 14. Karl Lawton, 15. Poasa Faamausili, 16. King Vuniyayawa, 17. Jack Murchie, 18.

Agnatius Paasi, 20. Peta Hiku, 21. Isaiah Papali’I, 22. Channel Harris-Tevita