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Council moves for a restructure Page 3 A WELCOME TO GIRRAMAY COUNTRY

Cyber Bullies are cowards PETER MCCULLAGH

IN 1839, English author Edward BulwerLytton wrote, “the pen is mightier than the sword.” As true as it was then, it unfortunately is so true today.

Bulwer-Lytton could never have imagined a world as we have it today. A world where the written word is so freely spread and virtually every global citizen has access to write what they like, when they like and have it ‘published’ on platforms that have the ability to amplify and broadcast the message to millions in seconds.

A world where checks and balances and responsible management of the written word

a mobile phone, it’s no wonder the instances of cyber bullying are skyrocketing.

BillyGuard website went live in February 2020 and currently receives between 16,000 and 20,000 web visitors on a daily basis.

“When we first started looking at setting up, we assumed our core target was young people, but that’s not entirely right. Adults engage in cyber-bullying practices as well. Be it work related or as a result of a relationship breakdown.

BillyGuard offers a free service to people who believe they are victims of cyberbullying. Their first step is to confirm the

PAGE 4 Bullying Stats

► 7 out of every 10 children aged 12-13 experience at least 1 bullying like

behaviour within a year. ► In 2015, 1 in 5 Year 4 students experience bullying on a weekly basis ► 1 in 4 Children aged 8 - 12 who completed the eSafety Commisisoner’s Youth Digital Participation Survey experienced unwanted contact and content while online. www.aihw.gov.au/reports/children-youth/australias-children/contents/ justice-and-safety/bullying The Make Bullying History Foundation in 2018 revealed even more worrying figures.

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THE first full council meeting of the new Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC), held last Thursday (May 14), has raised concerns over the efficiency of the administration layers of council.

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Minor conflict of interest at first council meeting raises questions over efficiency of administration

Advertising: Debra McAteer

After the meeting, a minor conflict of interest was identified in relation to a planning decision that in-

dealt with in accordance with due process.’

While the conflict of interest is a minor issue in the grand scheme of things, it does raise questions over the amalgamation of all levels of council and newly elected officials.

volved a councillor. As per standard procedure, the

Larger councils in the state have administrative

councillor should have declared the conflict prior to

staff overseeing potential conflicts of interest in pro-

the commencement of the discussion.

ceedings. It’s an initiative that some members of the

However, it’s clear the conflict was also missed by the ‘safety net’ levels of council that work to pre-

local community hope CCRC might implement sooner than later.

vent issues like this from occurring. The councillor in

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question is at the beginning of a steep learning curve

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F R E Q U E N T LY ASKED QUESTIONS

On much of the Cassowary Coast where we get our water from small creek intakes, the turbidity in

We never used to have boil water alerts, why do we have them now?

Government water regulator requires that Council must tell the community to boil water.

The water is the same water, or better than, we have been drinking for decades. The only thing

What is Council doing to stop boil water alerts?

 $3.2M Bulgun Creek 4.5Ml Intake (Tully and surrounds)

Council has invested heavily in water storage facilities to avoid boil water alerts:

Creating water storage facilities allows Council to turn off water from the usual creek intakes during

 $5.2M Wheatley’s Hill 4.6ML reservoir and chlorination facility (South Mission Beach)

high rainfall (when turbidity readings are high); and use stored water for community drinking

that has changed is the strict application of health standards by the State Government water regulator for turbidity.

our water increases after heavy rainfall (particularly after a period of dry weather). The State

Page 2 Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, May 21, 2020

 $7.01M Nyleta 3.3ML reservoir, new filtered intake and chlorination facility (supplies North Mission Beach to Kurrimine Beach)  $480k Cardwell (an alternate supply bore, chlorination facility and control system)

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Trim the fat YESTERDAY Cassowary Coast Regional Council voted to restructure Council delivering genuine cost savings and flattening the layers of management.

A major restructure was announce for the Office of the CEO, including a total restructure of the Media and Communications team and the abolishment of the position of Executive Manager.

The Executive Manager’s position has been one shrouded in controversy after being established as a result of an independent report commissioned by the last council.

Bill Davis was the consultant, then appointed to the newly recommended and established role of Executive Manager, only to leave under a cloud after an alleged incident involving a female staff member at a Council Water Facility.

The current Executive Manager, Anne Pleash joined Council in early 2019. The Executive Managers position has been removed and the rumour mill suggests she may have been offered to redeploy into a rather junior position within Council.

Along with the removal of the position of the Executive Manager, the Digital Communications Advisor is removed, and both Communications Officers will be redeployed into Delivery Services with a restructure of roles and responsibilities.

Of special note is the removal of the position of Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services leading to the redundancy of Manfred Boldy from Council.

There were numerous redeployments and re-

moval of existing vacant positions, leading to a slimmer and potential more nimble Council.

Johnstone.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Mayor, Mark Nolan, believed this restructure needed to be planned internally without engaging external consultants for expediency and cost benefits.

An external consultancy will be engaged to review the performance of the CEO. It is critical to ensure the external consultants are totally independent and at arm’s length from Council with no histories and relationships.

“The engagement of a consultant to make recommendations to Council on this organisational structure would add a time delay which would not be logical.”

A question was taken from Councillor Millwood asking if the person conducting the external review would be made aware of the facts surrounding the CEO and legal backgrounds.

The Mayor went on to state he had given specific instructions to the CEO forbidding any restructure of the blue collar sector of Council.

The review will be wide ranging and take into account all events and performances.

“The process is about structure, strategy and the opportunity for economies of scale providing savings and not related to personalities or performance.”

The motion to accept the recommendations was moved by Councillor Pervan and seconded by Councillor Barnes and carried with a majority of 5 votes.

The meeting moved to the matter of the method for the performance review of the CEO’s position.

The Mayor was at pains to stress that this review was not about offering or not offering an extension of contract to the current CEO. The CEO and Councillor Baines both left the meeting after declaring actual or perceived conflicts of interest.

The report into the review of the Method of the Performance Review of the CEO was presented by the Corporate Governance Officer, Michaela

The matter was put to a vote and carried unanimously.

A request has been placed to Council seeking a copy of the report tabled to allow for a full and open assessment of the planned restructure.

It would be fair to say that social media is mixed with regard to the results of today’s meeting and it is important to note the savings mentioned in year one of $902,000 was after all allowances were made for redundancies.

The move for the communications team away from the Office of the CEO potentially marks an increased function of informing and engaging with the community as to what Council’s doing with rates monies. The down-scaling from a team of three to only two members could be viewed as a return to the traditional roads, rubbish and rates for Council and the communications will focus more on community relations and keeping residents informed and involved.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Proposed Organisational Restructure redesigned role of Manager of Community Rela- from structure The Changes: tions and Services • Disaster Co-ordinator moved to Delivery Office of the CEO: • Executive Manager removed from structure • Digital Communications Adviser removed from structure • Program Manager abolished, a new role created in the Office of CFO titled Business Opportunities and Improvement Lead • Executive Personal Assistant to the Executive Manager removed from structure; incumbent of that role moved to Delivery Services retitled as Support Officer • Executive Personal Assistant to the mayor will move to a reporting relationship only to the Coordinator Governance role • Senior Organisational Communications Officer will move to the Delivery Services and reports to a redesigned role of Manager Community Relations and Services • Senior Media Communications Adviser will move to Delivery Services and report to the

Office of the CFO:

Services

• Graduate Accountant role (vacant) removed from structure • Program Manager role redeployed as Business Opportunities and Improvement Lead • Business Analyst is incorporated into the structure (redeployment opportunity) • Systems Administrator is removed from structure

Delivery Services Department:

• Local Law Officer (vacant) removed from structure • Administrative Services Officer in the Regulatory Services team is removed from structure, occupant redeployed to role of Business Analyst • Environmental Health Officer (vacant) removed from structure

Infrastructure Services Department:

• Supervisor Waste Water Treatment role will not be filled once occupant retires, removed

Planning and Regional Development: • Director removed from structure • Executive Personal Assistant to the director removed from structure, incumbent redeployed • Manager of Regional and Community Development redefined and retitled to Manager of Community Relations and Services • Regional Tourism and Development Officer removed from structure • Administration Officer for Planning and Regional Development removed from structure; incumbent returns to substantive role • Housing and Administration Officer (part time) will be supported by the Support Officer; redeployment role

People and Culture:

• Organisational Specialist removed from structure; replaced with a lower classified role titled Co-ordinator Skills Development

Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, May 21, 2020 Page 3

Cyber Bullies are cowards PETER MCCULLAGH

IN 1839, English author Edward BulwerLytton wrote, “the pen is mightier than the sword.” As true as it was then, it unfortunately is so true today.

Bulwer-Lytton could never have imagined a world as we have it today. A world where the written word is so freely spread and virtually every global citizen has access to write what they like, when they like and have it ‘published’ on platforms that have the ability to amplify and broadcast the message to millions in seconds.

A world where checks and balances and responsible management of the written word is difficult; due to technology and resources.

Welcome to the digital era, the age where our opinions are broadcast and our sense of outrage and ability to strike back is unfettered.

Lady Gaga calls social media “the toilet of the internet”. When social media is used correctly it is powerfully good. The family and friends of Toyah Cordingley rallied an Australia-wide campaign to forever remember Toyah and bring whoever was responsible for her murder to justice.

For every great example there are multiple examples of social and digital media used for the purpose of pulling people down and inflicting grievous harm to them.

The effects of bullying can change and in some cases end a person’s life. The death of a family friend’s son, caused by bullying was the catalyst for Glen Campbell, founder and Managing Director of BillyGuard, a free service that enables people to take action against bullies to stop them.

“Enough is enough, the senseless loss just hit us hard. Something needed to be done,” said Glen Campbell.

“The web is like the Wild West, lawless and out of control, as laws come into play in the Wild West, it became more civilised. It’s that time now for the web.

With approximately 48% of children aged between 6 and 12 having access to or owning

a mobile phone, it’s no wonder the instances of cyber bullying are skyrocketing.

BillyGuard website went live in February 2020 and currently receives between 16,000 and 20,000 web visitors on a daily basis.

“When we first started looking at setting up, we assumed our core target was young people, but that’s not entirely right. Adults engage in cyber-bullying practices as well. Be it work related or as a result of a relationship breakdown.

BillyGuard offers a free service to people who believe they are victims of cyberbullying. Their first step is to confirm the reported cases truly constitutes cyberbullying. One bullying is established, BillyGuard can work with the social media companies and internet service providers to serve cease and desist notices to the bullies.

In some cases service providers can cancel and refuse services to bullies, effectively disabling the platform the bully works within.

Tackling cyber-bullying is not all about taking the big stick to perpetrators.

BillyGuard also work on educating cyber users as to what constitutes bullying, what the effects of the bullying can be and ways to change behaviour to reduce or remove bullying.

“There’s two ways to change behaviour, the carrot or the stick. We prefer to work with both, so we would prefer to bring about an informed positive change and not always force a change. But rest assured, with the support of the social media industry as well as technology providers we can and we will make a difference.”

BillyGuard has 27 staff across 11 countries and is totally self-funded.

To find out more about BillyGuard, visit their website, www.BillyGuard.com . If you believe you are a victim of a bully or troll, register your details and support can be as easy as a mouse click away.

Bullying Stats

► 7 out of every 10 children aged 12-13 experience at least 1 bullying like

behaviour within a year. ► In 2015, 1 in 5 Year 4 students experience bullying on a weekly basis ► 1 in 4 Children aged 8 - 12 who completed the eSafety Commisisoner’s Youth Digital Participation Survey experienced unwanted contact and content while online. www.aihw.gov.au/reports/children-youth/australias-children/contents/ justice-and-safety/bullying The Make Bullying History Foundation in 2018 revealed even more worrying figures. ► 59% of students nationally in Australia say they have experienced bullying. ► 1 in 5 say they have experienced it on a weekly basis ► 4 in 5 students recognise the seriousness of the issue ► 80% stating it is a problem in their school ► 20% state it is an extremely or very serious problem What constitutes Facebook bullying?

Much like bullying that occurs face-to-face, Facebook bullying can take many different forms. Even a seemingly mild bullying offence can have a lasting psychological impact, depending on the person being bullied.

Here are just a few general examples of Facebook bullying: Private messages involving derogatory comments or threats Public comments within profiles, pages, or posts Sharing sensitive or unflattering images or videos of the victim Posting explicit or threatening images or videos to the victim’s profile or page Pages or groups set up for the purpose of tormenting a victim or victims Exclusion from private pages or groups causing the victim to feel left out Note that bullying doesn’t have to involve words. In many cases, images, memes, or videos are used to make a victim feel bad.

It’s also important to note that Facebook bullying is often not confined to the platform itself. It may be taking place across several social media platforms, and possibly via emails, texts, or face-to-face interactions too.

COMMUNITY NEWS DFV throughout the Cassowary Coast region from Cardwell to Babinda.

This program provides Court Support, Child and Adult Counselling services and support to undertake security upgrades for community members experiencing DFV. The CCDFVS provides intensive and therapeutic support in a safe environment, delivered by qualified and experienced staff.

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HE month of May is Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month. This month seeks to promote healthy relationships and the right of everyone to feel safe in their own home.

Unfortunately, Australia experiences high rates of DFV with one in four women experiencing DFV in her lifetime and around 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year.

DFV rarely stops by itself and it can have damaging effects on your physical, emotional and mental well-being.

Counselling is a therapeutic process providing a compassionate, non-judgemental environment allowing you to express your feelings, fears and concerns, while respecting your right to make your own decisions.

The counsellor will work with you at a pace that you are comfortable with, to understand and manage identified emotions, behaviours, relationships and that the violence is not your fault.

DFV is not only confined to physical acts of violence.

Child counselling

DFV also includes: physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological and financial abuse. It also includes any threatening and/or controlling behaviours, including the use of spiritual or cultural beliefs, to justify violent or abusive behaviour.

DFV involves an ongoing pattern of behaviour aimed at controlling the other person through fear. It can occur within any relationship, towards any person, at any time.

Children cannot be shielded from the effects of DFV. Children witnessing DFV consistently show higher rates of depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms, behavioural and cognitive problems than children and young people not living with DFV. The CCDFVS ensures that child counselling services are delivered in an age appropriate manner, tailored to meet the needs of the young person.

Does this sound familiar?

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• The relationship is great, everything’s going well (honeymoon phase) • Walking on eggshells, moody, nit picking yelling (tension building phase) • Smashing belongings, violence, hitting, choking, sexual violence (acute explosion phase) This is the cycle of violence; let us help you break the cycle.

Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service The TSC Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence service (CCDFVS) supports community members affected by

The CCDFVS provides weekly court support in Innisfail and Tully.

The CCDFVS court support can provide: • assistance preparing applications • information regarding DVO order conditions and court processes • emotional support during court • advocacy with court staff and police By contacting us prior to your court date, we are able to provide you with a better court support service, tailored to meet your

needs. However no appointment is necessary for court support and our worker is available on the day to respond to any questions you may have.

We are here to help, but unfortunately we cannot provide legal advice.

For legal advice call Legal Aid on 1300 65 11 88

Staying safely in your home The CCDFVS can provide assistance in developing options to remain safely in your home close to social and community supports, including friends and family, school and work.

Privacy and Confidentiality We understand confidentiality keeps you and your family safe! We respect your right to privacy and we do not discuss your information with anyone without your consent.

Important numbers In an emergency dial: 000 DV Connect: 1800 811 811 (24 hours) Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24 hours) Men’s Line OZ: 1300 364 277 (24 hours) Men’s Line QLD: 1800 600 636 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732 (24 hours) Parent’s Line: 1300 30 13 00 Kid’s Helpline: 1800 55 18 00 Legal Aid: 1300 65 11 88

Remember, in an emergency always dial: 000.

The Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence service is funded by the Queensland Government through the Department of Child Safety, Youth and Women.

The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully, opening hours Monday to Thursday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

To register your interest or more info about groups and other services please call 4068 1004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre.com.au or follow us on facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.”

CASSOWARY COAST DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE SERVICE (CCDFVS)

Supporting women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

If you or someone you know is currently experiencing, or has experienced domestic and family violence, support is available.

The CCDFVS is able to provide:  Adult and Child counselling  Case Management  Court Support  Crisis Intervention  General Support  Assistance with DFV orders  Safety Planning and Risk Assessments  Assistance with security upgrades  Advocacy  Information and  Referral services Services are provided in Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell.

For more information or to see one of our counsellors, please Phone 4068 1004 or Email: ccdfvs@tullysupportcentre.com.au

A partnership between the Tully Support Centre Inc and the Queensland Government Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, May 21, 2020 Page 5

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.

Is COVID-19 the final nail in the coffin for regional media?

SADLY COVID-19 feels like ‘the straw that broke the camel’s back’ for many regional publications. “152 community and regional newspapers scattered around the country that have suspended printing due to the pandemic,” www.msn.com/ en-au/news/australia/how-are-we-going-to-know-whos-died-

the-cost-of-losing-regional-news /ar-BB14kt8A?ocid=se2 In recent years newspapers have been struggled with the impact on their revenue due to technically based platforms and the ramifications of the potential disinformation on social media when compared to more tradition media markets is yet to be felt.

The loss in advertising revenue has led to an ongoing quest for locally base media to ensure they are able to stay economically viable in the changing market as they continue to report on the news that matters the most to their region. Who is going to report on the local council? Who is going to report on local sporting teams? Who is going to report on local schools?

“The impact of this reduction in advertising revenue is most evident in relation to local and regional news providers, which do not have the large potential audience of metropolitan and national titles,” Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Digital Platforms inquiry June 2019.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The legacy of non-action IT is with great anger and great thanks I advise that around 120 doctors, almost every North Qld doctor (excluding temporary, overseas and Qld Health paid), have asked for the protection of regional areas such as North Qld. Every Member of Parliament in North Qld except for the ALP, and one other, are in agreement for regional quarantine.

The State ALP Members take writing instructions from Brisbane and place their own areas in jeopardy.

It’s very disappointing.

In every contagion outbreak (fruit and vegetables, stock, pigs, chooks, horses) you quarantine the area of contagion or you quarantine the clean areas.

That is elementary.

In this case they have refused to quarantine off and protect the million people that live in North Qld. Once we got over the overseas cases (cruise ships) there was not a single case except those that came to us from the high contagion area of Brisbane.

If they had done what was requested by the doctors and North Qld MPs, we would have been contagion free for arguably two months.

Infinitely worse still, they sent an employee of the Government, without any screening, from the high contagion area of Brisbane to the nil contagion

area of North Qld - and ‘actually infected’ our greatest fortress of protection, Cairns Base Hospital.

Again we hear the Rockhampton nurse infected a nursing home after visiting Brisbane.

The only two cases we’ve had are from the incompetent hypocrisy of the Qld Government. They seem to have some hatred of North Qld. The Qld Government’s tardiness in allowing the Cowboys the rights enjoyed by every other team to train, their continuous constrictions on the sugar industry, farmers, job farmers and contractors to save the Barrier Reef, their declared policy to phase out coal and coal fired industries, and a nice thundering silence from the Unions and power stations except for the Qld CFMMEU. To have such a callous disregard for the life and welfare of North Qld, when all that is required really was moving the fly in miners from South East Qld from two weeks on/two weeks off, to six weeks on/six weeks off with screening.

The initial fear was for our regions’ health, now the pervading legacy is the destruction of local businesses and many livelihoods.

- Bob Katter, Member for Kennedy.

Cancellation Of The 2020 Innisfail Show 9th & 10th July 2020

The 2020 Innisfail Show that was to be held on July 9th and 10th this year has been cancelled. The Management Committee of the Innisfail & District Show Society Inc. had no option due to the health threats, containment measures and uncertainty related to Corona virus- COVID 19.

With regret, the committee wishes to inform the public, sponsors, key stakeholders, volunteers, members, exhibitors and competitors of this decision.

We appreciate the efforts and commitments that many individuals, businesses and other community groups have made to support this year’s show and understand that this decision will be disappointing to many of you whom take great pride in presenting the Annual Show to the community.

Our committee will now start focussing on delivering a bigger and brighter 2021 Innisfail Show for our local community. We will be in contact with our sponsors, trade exhibitors and other stakeholders in the near future to complete the cancellation process.

We thank you for your understanding during this period.

On behalf of the Innisfail Show Society we wish you all good health and happiness and look forward to seeing you at the 2021 Show.

Yours sincerely, Louis Zahra President

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. Send your letters to: editor@ccin.com.au or text: 0473 350 465 Page 6 Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, May 21, 2020

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clubs, community organisations and service clubs who will benefit from this facility.

General Business proved a contentious time, with Councillor Tschui raised issues regarding the non-re-opening of the Mission Beach Aquatic Centre.

Community feeling is still running high regarding this decision of Council and social media is still campaigning strongly for an early re-opening.

Councillor Nolan reported that all Councillors had been lobbied to reopen the facility, however with COVID-19 restrictions combined with the government’s requirement for two lifeguards to be on duty when members of the public are using the facility; he believes Council has made the right decision.

Additional General Business discussion centred on the Cardwell Mountain Bike Trail.

A project receiving government funding to commission a report outlining options, user groups, business benefits and risk assessments.

This project has strong support from the local Cardwell community and elected official and could prove to be of significant value to the local economy.

The next regular monthly meeting of Council is planned for May 28 and will be live streamed.

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THURSDAY May 14 saw the first full Council Meeting the new Cassowary Coast Council term.

With a packed agenda, it appeared much of the discussion and argy bargy occurred in the Council Information Sessions in the weeks prior to this meeting.

CCRC Finance Manager Leah Bradley presented recommendations for Council to adopt a new COVID-19 Rates Financial Hardship Policy.

With the adoption of this new policy there is now a clearly defined process for ratepayers who are suffering financial impost due to COVID-19. The policy allows Council to waive interest on outstanding rates; setting an agreed payment plan and Council will place on hold debt recovery related to rates through external agencies until June 30, 2020.

COVID-19 has bitten the tourism industry hard in our region. Redbull Defiance is postponed for 2010 whilst TARGA is still planned to proceed later this year.

Councillor Barnes (Div 1.) encouraged Council to commence gearing up for the increased domestic tourism market, with restrictions still imposed upon international travel it is envisaged the domestic market will flourish.

The Visitor Information Centres will need to cater for increased enquiries as well that, our region should be ramping up for cater for increased recreational vehicle (RV) visitors.

Tully could see changes in the coming years with speculation raised by Councillor Barnes that the area could be better served by relocating the Tully Library from its current location over into the Tully Civic Centre and some administrative offices relocated into the Dorothy Jones Building.

Delivery Services Director, Adam Sadler believed Council was presented with a great opportunity to review this idea. “Most definitely something we should consider as an opportunity.” However cautioned that we needed to ensure community consultation was engaged.

In the week leading up to the Council meeting, Councillors and staff toured the new Tully Multi-Purpose Grandstand facility to inspect current works.

Works are progressing well with July as a practical completion date, weather permitting.

Councillors spoke from the floor praising the quality, size and facility being constructed.

This community asset will directly benefit four key user groups from the rugby league clubs through to the Show Society. In addition to the four key users there were an additional 14 other user groups ranging from sporting

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Warrina Residents Celebrate Despite COVID-19 PETER MCCULLAGH SOCIAL distancing is the buzz-word for the year.

However for residents in an aged care facility, social distancing can take an enormous toll.

Loneliness and isolation are always a threat to residents who have increased needs and a desire to still converse, participate and interact.

Warrina Innisfail Aged Care in Innisfail has taken great precautions and extra attention to minimise the impacts of COVID-19 upon residents.

Some modifications to visiting schedules and times needed to be implemented to protect all residents; however this was supplemented with an increased focus on resident events (COVID safe).

Warrina Innisfail CEO, Peter Roberts is pleased with the way staff, volunteers, resident’s families and friends have all worked together during the COVID lockdown.

“We needed to protect the health of all our residents, as well as ensuring they did not struggle from isola-

tion.

“Extra activities have been organised and the energy level from residents and staff has been amazing, it’s been a pleasure and honour to witness.

ANZAC Day 2020 was a high point for the month.

Warrina Innisfail resident, Allan Scott planned and presented the Warrina Innisfail Residents Service that day. The service included a laying of the wreath, donated by Innisfail RSL, and attended by a large number of residents.

The morning started early for residents from Villanova Centre with a “Dawn Service”, social distancing observed, ensuring the residents help Light up the Dawn in memory of those who served and paid the ultimate price.

Mother’s Day could never be forgotten, and flowers and cake and a special morning tea were the order of the day. Residents joined with family and staff in a socially distanced morning tea, with the dining areas awash with colour from many amazing bouquets of flowers.

Throughout the world one of the true heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the front-line health care workers.

“Our healthcare staff have done an amazing job, keeping our residents healthy, happy and safe. We all gathered to celebrate International Nurses Day with management, residents, friends and family all congratulating and thanking our care staff.”

Whilst COVID-19 presents challenges to everyone, it is important to accept the most at risk from any infection are those with a compromised immune system, our elderly and also our indigenous members of the community. Warrina Innisfail Aged Care have and continue to take great precautions to protect their residents, staff and families during this difficult time.

With the easing of restriction we all bear responsibility to ensure we practice good social distancing and good hygiene, for our family, our children and most of all, our parents and most vulnerable.

A beautiful Mother’s day cake enjoyed at Villanova

Dawn Clark admiring her Mother’s Day Hostel Resident’s Rae Kelly Flowers

Villanova Care Manager Jane Murphy & resident William Wagner presenting a poem at Villanova Anzac Day Ceremony

Villanova Resident Bruno Foschi with Villanova Resident’s attending the Dawn Service ANZAC Day wreath.

Recognising International Nurses Day 2020

Warrina CEO Peter Roberts and Allan June Phillips & Els Bromell – saying thank you for International Nurses Day. Scott – Anzac day Ceremony

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A welcome to Girramay Country VISITORS will have even more reason to stop and break their journey in Cardwell after the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) approved the commissioning of additional Bagu to add to the already impressive Indigenous Entrance Statement.

As part of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), CCRC Community Development Officer, Kath Hansen promoted a selection of community arts initiatives including the commissioning and installation of three additional contemporary Bagu sculptures to join the three already greeting north-bound visitors to Cardwell.

administer a significant local fund for the development of arts related projects for the community of the Cassowary Coast.

An independent RADF committee assesses applications against an Arts Queensland RADF funding criteria. Funds are available to individual professional artists, arts and cultural workers or project coordinators who are based within the Cassowary Coast region.

Funding approval was granted at the recent CCRC meeting for Innisfail born dancer and choreographer Raymond Blanco to develop a dance theatre production for presentation during the Cairns Indigenous Arts Fair in 2021.

More information regarding RADF funding and projects can be found on Councils website, www. cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/regional-arts-development-fund-radf

The Bagu is a traditional tool unique to certain Rainforest Aboriginal people from the wet tropic regions of North Queensland. The contemporary Bagu sculptures adorning traditional patterning, can be found not only gracing the entrance to Cardwell but also outside the Cairns Cultural Performance Centre.

Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre Manager, Joann Russo is excited to collaborate with the Girramay people, to showcase their artwork and create increased awareness of the rich cultural history of the Traditional Owners in the Cardwell area.

Daniel Beeron, Garraway Traditional Owner and artist with the Girringun Aboriginal Art Centre: “I am excited to see the Bagu group grow and allow visitors to get a better understanding of the Girramay culture that is present within the Cardwell community.”

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Chuck another snag on the barbie IT’S no longer the three R’s of local government, roads, rubbish and rates, a fourth has been added recreation. The Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Parks Furniture Program for 2019/2020 has been recently finalised.

Across our region nine parks have received a makeover with over $110,000 spent ensuring these publicly used assets are given more than a lick of paint, they have received a good makeover and new facilities installed.

Bingil Bay Camp ground was the last to be com-

pleted with the installation of barbecue facilities. The community parks and campsites throughout the Cassowary Coast are important community assets.

Old gas barbecues were replaced in four parks, Etty Bay, Bingil Bay Camp Ground, Coconuts and Scheu Park Innisfail.

Lions Park in Tully received replacement electric barbecues.

Four parks received upgrades to picnic tables as well as shelter structures.

Currently all barbecues remain closed to the pub-

lic, to be reviewed June 12, in line with stage 2 of the Federal Government’s Roadmap to a COVIDsafe Australia plan.

Thousands of residents enjoy these facilities on an annual basis. The parks also have a critical role to play with travellers to and through our region.

These parks are a reason for travellers to stop and spend extra time in our region. They encourage visitors to enjoy our facility hospitality and assist in building a positive memory of our region.

Knuth:Virgin Australia MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth said the potential bid

by Queensland Investment Corporation to become a stakeholder in Virgin Australia should not be ruled out and warrants investigation.

Mr Knuth said having a stake in an airline could be beneficial.

“After 16 years as a State MP, I have been frustrated with the sale of profitable assets in my time such as the coal component for Queensland Rail and the privatisation of retail energy sector,” Mr Knuth said.

“We also cannot forget the sale of the State Government Insurance Office. Since then we have seen insurance prices skyrocket.

“These assets raked in billions of dollars to the

Queensland economy which saw much of this money go back to hospitals and schools but now it is going overseas.

“This proves that the free market policy has failed this country.”

Mr Knuth said if nothing else COVID-19 has taught our politicians that we cannot continue to rely on overseas.

“We need to weigh up what the loss of Virgin Australia would mean for the tourism industry in Northern Queensland,” he said.

“Even though this it is a volatile industry this is the first that I have seen a government even consider investing in an asset.”

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He said governments needed to build up Australian assets and manufacturing industries to create more jobs and get the money flowing back into our own economy.

“Over the last 30 years, governments have persistently sold our profitable assets,” he said.

“If we are going to continue to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to bail out an airline, which is still owned by a foreign enterprise, then having an invested stake in the asset should not be a crime.”

“At least we can influence to reduce the massive high costs of flights in rural and regional areas.”

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Edmund Kennedy Owen Stanley John Martin Kenny Matthew Flinders

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2/ What Australian television series 12/ The Mission Beach Aquatic filmed five of its series in the Centre is located in? waters off Mission Beach?

A. Marks Park B. Marcs Park A. Sea Patrol C. Wongaling B. Barrier Reef D. The Town Common C. Escape from Scorpion Islands D. Lost 13/ Name the chocolate manufacturer located on El Arish 3/ What design was tiled into the bottom of the Dunk Island Resort Mission Beach Road? swimming pool?

A. Charley’s Chocolate Factory A. B. C. D.

Cassowaries Ulysses butterfly Feral pig Bird of Paradise

B. Charlie’s Chocolates C. Willy Wonka Chocolates D. Mission Cocoa Chocolates

14/ The Southern Cassowary Can 4/ Name the first European settlers run at speeds up to? in Mission Beach A. 40km/hr B. 50km/hr A. The Cutten brothers C. 60km/hr B. John Martin Kenny D. 70km/hr C. Thomas Ingram D. The Porter brothers 15/ The Southern Cassowary have been known to fly what distance?

5/ Name the Australian Prime Minister who holidayed regularly A. Hundreds of kilometres as they and owned property in Mission migrate from the Daintree Beach?

B. Short distances as they flee a A. B. C. D.

John Gorton Malcolm Fraser Robert Menzies Harold Holt

predator C. Several metres to stun and kill prey D. They are a flightless bird

6/ Name the television personality 16/ What is a casque? who fled to Mission Beach to hide A. The outcrop of land that links a low from drug dealers in the 1970s coral reef to the mainland B. The ‘helmet’ on a Southern A. Bruce Paige Cassowary B. Mike Higgins C. The rear facing talon on an adult C. Paul Taylor cassowary D. Brian Cahill D. The colour of the plumage on a 7/ In 1939 the first township in the cassowary hatchling region was surveyed by D Ryland.

17/ What was the original This township was called? profession of Edmund James A. South Mission Beach Banfield – the beachcombing B. Mission Beach hermit on Dunk Island?

C. Kenny A. Doctor in Townsville D. Bobby B. Marine Biologist in Cairns C. Journalist in Townsville 8/ Who was the explorer who D. Police Officer in Cairns named Dunk Island?

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James Cook Edmund Kennedy Edmund James Banfield Matthew Flinders

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Laurie Trott Dorothy McKellar William Blake Wilfred Owen

18/ What was the name of the famous book penned by Banfield?

A. B. 9/ The poem Mission Magic in the C. book Magic of Mission was written D. by?

A Full and Rewarding Life Confessions of a Hermit A Life Well Lived Confessions of a Beachcomber

10/ Where were mustard gas trails were held during WW2?

A. B. C. D.

Bingil Bay Wongaling Beach South Mission Beach Dunk Island

ANSWERS:

1. (B) Owen Stanley, 2. (A)Sea Patrol, 3. (B) Ulysses Butterfly, 4. (A)Cutten Brothers, 5. (D) Harold Holt, 6. (B) Mike Higgins, 7. (C) Kenny, 8. (A) James Cook, 9. (A) Laurie Trott, 10. (B) Wongaling Beach, 11. (B) 970ha, 12. (B) Marcs Park, 13. (A) Charley’s Chocolate Factory, 14. (B) 50km/hr, 15. (D) They are a flightless bird, 16. (B) The ‘helmet’ on a Southern Cassowary, 17. (C) Journalist in Townsville, 18. (B) Confessions of a Beachcomber

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Alcohol fuelled violence is not OK Alcohol can impair your decision-making processes and lead to confrontations and senseless violence.

All too often a split-second decision can result in people getting hurt or even killed when they just went out to have a good time.

Violence is not the answer to solving disagreements; and there can be serious longterm consequences for both the person throwing the punch and the person who is punched.

THROWING A SINGLE PUNCH CAN: • Rob you of your future • Have negative impacts on your family • Cost you your employment, • Prevent overseas travel • Result in the lifelong guilt of having taken another person’s life

• May never be able to travel due to disability • May die because of their injuries Remember that it is OK to just walk away.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS AVOIDING VIOLENCE: • Walk away from conflict – you have a choice • Avoid going out with friends who you know get aggressive • void fights - or risk the physical, emotional and legal consequences • Don't use an angry or aggressive tone

when speaking with people • Stay in well lit, public places with good security • Move to a different location or venue to get away from aggressive people • Let a bouncer know if someone is being aggressive • Scout the venue and leave if it seems too rowdy or risky • Avoid known trouble spots • Drink responsibly so that you maintain control over yourself • Remove mates from potential conflict situations before they develop, or • Call it a night and head home

VICTIMS OF A SINGLE PUNCH: • Don’t always walk away with just a bruise • Can have a permanent disability • May need ongoing care by family and friends • May not be able to work again

Lost without you, Cassowary Coast FOUND AVANTI MOUNTAIN BIKE, CARDWELL:

FOUND PHONE, INNISFAIL: A mobile phone was lost at a Rankin Street supermarket late February.

The phone was handed in to police on February 25.

Police would like to return the phone to the rightful owner, the front screen has a unique image. Proof of ownership is required. Please quote QP2000392576.

FOUND BOAT, MOURILYAN:

Cardwell police are trying to locate the owner of the bike pictured below.

Officers believe the bike to have been stolen from the front of a Victoria Street business between 8am and 5.30pm on Monday, May 4.

The bike was located on Marine Parade.

Anyone with any information in relation to the owner of the bike is urged to contact police and quote the reference number QP2000921321. Proof of ownership will be required before the bike is released.

Avanti Blackthunder QP200092132

Around December 1, 2019, the boat pictured below was located in the Moresby Creek, south of New Harbour Line Road.

Police would like to reunite the boat with its rightful owner.

If this boat belongs to you, please contact police and quote QP2000392576.

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

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LOCATED: STOLEN CASSOWARY TROPHY, MOURILYAN

Police are appealing for assistance to help catch the thief who allegedly stole beloved cassowary trophy ‘Carlos’.

Do you know who took Carlos?

Carlos first appeared at the athletics club in 2016, and soon became the trophy for the club making an appearance every club night.

Carlos became a permeate fixture in February 2020 when he was erected outside the club shed on Castor Street.

During the evening of Thursday, March 5, Carlos’ metal post was knocked over and he was stolen.

On Monday, May 4, officers received information that Carlos had been found.

Children playing in a cane field near the southern end of Castor Park located him in the cane field.

Carlos has now been returned to the club.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have any information on who took Carlos’ and his whereabouts between March and May and are encouraged to contact police, quoting reference number QP2000470277.

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Monday, May 18 PEDESTRIAN INJURED IN TRAFFIC CRASH, EAST INNISFAIL: Police are investigating after a 47-year-old man was injured on Saturday morning when he was struck by a vehicle on Mourilyan Road.

Initial investigation suggest that the vehicle has come over the crest of the hill and stuck the pedestrian at about 12.05am.

The pedestrian received some cuts to his head and required treatment.

Investigations are continuing.

DRINK DRIVING, INNISFAIL: Police have charged a Whitfield man after a traffic intercept in Innisfail on Saturday morning (May 16) for a roadside breath test.

As a result of that test, he was transported to Innisfail Police Station for further testing.

It will be alleged that the man was intercepted on McGowan Drive at about 2.20am and returned a

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reading of 0.166 per cent BAC. Police will also allege that they observed a bag of cannabis in the footwell of the vehicle and the man was drug diverted in relation this.

The 48-year-old man is expected to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court on August 17, charged with drink driving.

Friday, May 15 YOUTH CHARGED, SOUTH JOHNSTONE: South Johnstone police charged a 16-year-old local boy on Monday with one count of unlicensed driving, driving an unregistered vehicle, two counts of obstruct police and three counts of Trespassing.

It will be alleged that a number of complaints were received from members of the public in relation to an unregistered vehicle being driven around the South Johnstone and Wangan area over a number of days by a young person.

On Monday at about 1.30pm, information was received in relation to the location of the vehicle. Police allegedly located the person who subsequently ran from police through neighbouring yards.

The boy was located at home later in the day and

was arrested.

He will be dealt with according to the Youth Justice Act 1992.

DRINK DRIVER, MENA CREEK: At about 3am this morning, a 35-year-old Mena Creek man was intercepted for a roadside on Mena Creek Road.

As a result of that test, the man was transported to Innisfail Police Station where it will be alleged he returned a reading of 0.151 BAC. He was charged with one count each of high range drink driving, and holder of a class C learner licence failed to comply with requirements (learner must not drive motor vehicle unless L plates displayed and clearly legible), and two counts of contravention of an order.

The man is scheduled to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court today.

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.

New cops hit the beat in Innisfail

FRESH from the Brisbane Police Academy, two first year constables were recently posted to Innisfail Police Station to bolster ranks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia Dutton and Liam Watson are the new faces who were part of a group of 84 officers (12 female and 72 males), aged between 19 and 52 which have taken up placements in the Far North and other regions throughout Queensland.

During their six months of intense training at QPS Academy in Brisbane, recruits covered tactical skills, station duty, effective communication, as well as three lots of legislation phases and paperwork.

They also had to undertake real life scenarios role plays and were assessed upon how they handled each situation.

The first year constables undertook two days of orientation before being placed with experienced Field Training Officers Constable Nicholas Anderson who will mentor them in community policing as they put into practice the skills and knowledge gained from academy training.

This will also involve rotations and spending time working in specialist sections such as Child Protection Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), scenes of crime and prosecutions.

Constable Dutton was born and raised in Brisbane where she completed her schooling and after high school while studying at university worked in a cafe where she got to speak with other police officers and gained first hand their perspectives on how policing

differs from country to city etc.

She went on to complete a four year double degree in Criminal Psychology, Criminal Justice and Psychological Science at Griffith University and the day after graduation lodged her application for the police force.

As part of her university studies placement, Dutton also volunteered with Crimestoppers in Brisbane which provided a great opportunity to gain valuable community experience and build networks.

Dutton said policing had always appealed to her as she wanted to work with people in the community in a job which offers different challenges every day, keeps you active and always adapting to a variety of diverse situations.

This is Dutton's first time in Far North Queensland and she is already loving being in Innisfail as everyone has been very welcoming. "My first preference was to police in a smaller region and I'm really looking forward to spending the next 12 months here."

Both officers said they were keen to learn the fundamentals of the job in general duties, while Constable Watson said in the future he may like to work in the traffic branch.

Watson is originally from a small town of Saltburn, in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom before migrating to Australia 11 years ago where he settled on the Sunshine Coast.

While in Brisbane, Watson completed a two year Bachelor degree of Computer Programming and has almost completed a 15 month Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence in Programming.

He also gained valuable life experience having pre-

viously worked in sales at Telstra, security, transit officer and also had his own carpet cleaning business.

Watson said he decided to join the police force as he loved the diversity of the role and situations and being able to use his communication skills when dealing with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. "My grandfather who was in the police cadets in England has always shown a keen interest in my police career."

The posting of the two officers amid the added challenges of COVID-19 has meant they are more aware of safety, as well as heightened hygiene methods being practised, dealing with issues presented during lock down and social distancing measures.

For those considering going into the police force, the two new constables said 'get involved in your local community, gain experience dealing with people and networking, a strong work ethic and excellent communication are important qualities in order to be a good police officer.'

First Year Constables Liam Watson (left) and Georgia Dutton (second from right) are the new fresh faces at Innisfail Police station who recently commenced general duties and will be mentored

by Field Training Officers Constables Erin McCallum and Nicholas Anderson

Lost without you: Found property, Innisfail The property pictured below was reportedly found left in a bag at a Scheu Street address.

Police believe the property may have come from break

It will be alleged that during the first week of June 2019, four young people were disturbed at the Scheu Street address and a bag was left behind containing the pictured property.

weekend of June 1 and 2.

Officer are appealing to the public to help locate the rightful owners of the property.

Quote this reference number: QP1901146043 within

and enters with in the East Innisfail area over the If you believe this is your property, you are urged to contact police and quote the reference numbers below. the online suspicious activity form.

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RURAL REPORT

It’s ‘Onland to Online’ for Cassowary Coast farmers CASSOWARY Coast farmers are not letting COVID-19 stop them from learning more about soil health.

When on-farm group workshops had to be cancelled, farmers from Innisfail to Tully turned to Zoom and other apps for interactive soil and grazing sessions via their laptops, ipads and mobile phones.

Terrain NRM’s Rowan Shee said a group of farmers in a Digging Deeper Plus program helped to pilot the organisation’s move to online learning.

“They were keen to keep the momentum going when our on-farm sessions with soil agriculturalist David Hardwick had to stop, and that fitted in with what we wanted to achieve with our new Onland to Online project,’’ he said.

“We looked at a lot of different options to see what would work best for our farmers. It’s been great to see everyone’s enthusiasm. The first online workshops weren’t without glitches given the challenges of new apps and internet connectivity in rural settings but it’s all running smoothly now and we’re getting some great responses from landholders.”

Terrain NRM is a not-for-profit organisation leading innovative solutions to protect the landscapes of our region, while also supporting local industries and communities to continue to prosper. Through two Australian Government-funded and one Queensland Gov-

ernment-funded program, Terrain has been supporting farmers to learn about soil health practices.

Farmer Michael Cavanagh said the switch to online learning had been relatively smooth.

“I had no idea what Zoom was beforehand, but we followed the directions and got hooked up and it’s been good. I think we could keep going from here, once Coronavirus restrictions change, with a mixture of both being out in the paddock and online.”

Mr Cavanagh has been part of both the Digging Deeper and Grazing Naturally workshops, with an interactive online session this week on how to better understand each farmer’s soil test results in Digging Deeper and a session with Dick Richardson on planning paddock rotations at the end of the pasture-growing season in the Grazing Naturally program.

Terrain NRM’s Jen Mackenzie said Grazing Naturally workshops had been tailored to the online world, with smaller groups of landholders and shorter sessions.

“Some graziers have told us that the online workshop format is easier for them, especially with kids doing their schoolwork at home while adults are doing their learning,’’ she said.

“This is the chance for us to cover the theory sections so everyone is up to speed when we next get a

chance to get out in the paddock together.”

Plans are now afoot to expand Terrain NRM’s online learning opportunities.

“At the moment we are focused on the needs of landholders in our regular programs but we are also now looking at opportunities for the future,’’ Terrain CEO Stewart Christie said.

“This technology will never replace face-to-face interactions and learning, but we believe this approach can be expanded throughout our organisation to reduce health and safety risks to staff and partners, increase productivity and reduce our carbon emissions.

“We have invested heavily in recent years in remote working and on-line learning. COVID-19 has forced us to accelerate and innovate in this area and it is a no-brainer for us to keep expanding the delivery of our other programs.”

The Digging Deeper Plus program is supported by Terrain NRM through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. The Grazing Naturally workshops are run through the Herbert Gully and Grazing Program and Upper Johnstone Integrated Project and funded by the Australian Government’s Reef Trust IV program and the Queensland Government’s Natural Resources Investment program respectively.

Nominations now open for QSL Grower Representative Members QUEENSLAND Sugar Limited (QSL) is calling on cane growers from across the state to consider nominating a local grower or putting their own name forward to become a QSL Grower Representative Member.

CEO Greg Beashel said QSL Grower Representative Members played an important role in representing the interests of growers throughout Queensland.

“Our Grower Representative Members are the voice of growers and a vital communication link between QSL and cane farmers throughout the state,” Mr Beashel said.

“We are encouraging growers to nominate a representative from their local mill area who is connected to growers and has the enthusiasm and desire to not only be their voice, but also keep them updated on QSL activities.

“They are also encouraged to put their hand up and nominate themselves if they feel this is a role they’d like to take on.”

Mr Beashel said QSL was owned by the industry it served and had a membership comprising growers and millers.

“Under our constitution, our Grower Representative Members consist of one representative from each single mill area, and where a mill area is part of a mill group, like the Burdekin, that number of representatives from the mill area is equal to the number of mills in the mill group,” he said.

“In addition, there is a representative from CANEGROWERS and Australian Cane Farmers Association (ACFA), which brings the total QSL Grower Representative Member positions to 23.”

Mr Beashel said the role officially provided members with voting rights on key matters of importance at QSL general meetings, including the Annual General Meeting. However an even greater opportunity existed to provide feedback outside of the more formal meetings.

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“It is important that QSL listens to growers to ensure that we continue to maximise the value we deliver to the Queensland sugar industry,” Mr Beashel said.

The QSL Grower Representative Member position is an unpaid role with a three-year term.

To nominate as a representative for a mill area, you must be a sugar cane grower who supplies sugar cane under contract to a mill in your relevant mill area.

Nomination forms must be lodged with QSL by 5pm QLD time on Friday 12 June 2020.

If QSL receives more nominations than the designated number of Grower Representative Members required for a particular mill area, a vote will take place.

That region will be notified that a vote is to take place and voting papers will be made available.

Nomination forms and further information is available on the QSL website at www.qsl.com.au, your grower organisation or your local QSL Growers Services Team representatives.

RURAL REPORT

Pre – harvest CCS sampling WITH season 2020 just around the corner the question often asked this time of year is which variety or block to harvest first?

One of the key strategies the Tully sugar industry is working on, through the Tully Variety Management group with SRA is to find more high early CCS varieties so that we can start the crushing season as early as possible, weather permitting of course.

To do this we trial the new varieties in all Tully sub districts by sampling for CCS every 2 weeks over a crop age time of 10 to 14 months. This is done for at least 2 years before a new variety is recommended for commercialization.

In addition we also try to assist growers in deciding which variety or block to harvest commercially at the start of the season by pre-harvest sampling. Pre-harvest sampling has been carried out for many years in Tully and up until season 2018 growers would have to bring samples to the mill to be processed through the small stationary small mill situated behind the cane inspector’s office.

Since 2019 this is all done in field using a mobile mill, the same one we trial the new varieties with.

This mobile mobile mill was the idea of growers working closely with Tully Sugar through the Tully Variety Management group, and from this week, May 18 we are ready to start pre-harvest sampling for season 2020.

The mobile mill crushes the cane with the juice collected analyzed using a device called a polarimeter. From the polarimeter we get a reading which is put through an online calculator supplied by SRA. This online calculator

gives a potential CCS reading which allows a comparison between Varieties or blocks to harvest. Ideally we do the same block or variety at least 2 times, a fortnight apart to determine how quickly it is maturing.

Growers who wish to carry out pre harvest sampling of their own farms need to collect 6 stalks of cane from at least 2 different stools at least 10m in from the headland from any row except an outside row. The sample needs to be labelled with farm number, block number, and variety.

Depending on the demand the samples will be processed on farm or taken to a central collection point for processing with results emailed.

To book the mobile mill or discuss pre harvest sampling please call 0400586968.

Move against Reef regs welcome CANEGROWERS welcomes the attempt by the Queensland Opposition to halt the implementation of further, intrusive and unnecessary regulation on the state’s sugarcane growers.

“We’ve spent a decade arguing that the regulation of farm practices, wielding a big stick against growers, is counter-productive to delivering a sustainable future for both the Great Barrier Reef and the sugarcane industry,” CEO Dan Galligan said.

“Our members are achieving great things through voluntarily committing more than 70% of the state’s cane farm land to best practice through the globally-recognised accreditation program Smartcane BMP.” CANEGROWERS believes the best way forward is to recognise the achievements of the sugarcane industry and build on them by working with, and not against, farmers and communities.

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AROUND THE SCHOOLS

St Rita's Scallywags Playgroup has new air-conditioned space All the louvres were replaced with sliding glass windows which has created more light and brightened up CHILDREN and parents at St Rita's Scallywagys the area, the sandpit out the front has been replaced and Playgroup in South Johnstone have been enjoying their are in the process of building a cubby house with the fully air-conditioned space and the centre has been up- final stage of works being the erection of shade cloths graded thanks to a Community Gambling Benefit Fund in the near future. of $35,000 received at the end of 2019 with works Members of the playgroup community are extremecompleted just before Australia Day. ly grateful to Sinton Constructions for completing the earthworks, Glen Cini who will be building the cubby house.

Innisfail Glass and Aluminium installed the windows, Jade from Melville Air installed the air conditioning and Tully Turf farm supplied the turf which was laid by Frank and Vicki Conomo and Raymond Riera.

They also wish to acknowledge the InnSt Rita's Scallywags Playgroup coordinator Vicki Conomo with parents and their children enjoying activities isfail Catholic Parin their newly air-conditioned play space in February ish for their financial MARIA GIRGENTI

support with the project.

At the annual Christmas party in December 2019, the group received a generous donation of $500 from South Johnstone Youth and Community Association which will be used to purchase new bikes.

In February, members of the group also held a sausage sizzle and cookie sale fundraiser outside Harvey Norman and these funds will go towards on-going improvements and upgrade of resources.

Currently, the centre is closed due to COVID-19 which came into effect on March 20, however when restrictions are lifted and things return to normal, the playgroup which caters for children for birth to five years operates weekly on Tuesday mornings and is run by coordinators April Riera, Lexie Shorney and Vicki Conomo.

Fun activities are regularly being posted online for parents to do with their children at home and keep them busy while the centre is closed.

This year Scallywags will celebrate 25 years and any past members who attended the playgroup should keep an eye out for birthday celebrations to be held in the future.

Important updates on COVID-19 and children's activities can be accessed on St Rita's Scallywags Playgroup Facebook page or further enquiries can be made by contacting St Rita's School, South Johnstone on 4065 9500 during school terms.

Remaining students to head back to school from Monday

IMOGEN KARS

THE first influx of students to go back to school have had a successful and smooth week according to staff around the region. Parents and students have both been praised for their cooperation with the newly implemented procedures, including pick-ups, drop-offs and social-distancing. The remaining grades are expected to return to school on Monday, May 25 due to the low number of new Covid-19 cases across the state.

This week at Tully State High School, students are slowly transitioning back to school-based learning.

Year 11’s and 12’s went straight back to work last week

with face-to-face lessons, while years 7 to 10 will continue “Learning @ School” online for the rest of the week before returning on Monday. In a bid to limit student contact, the school has also implemented virtual assemblies that can be enjoyed by the students from the comfort of their classrooms.

Down the road at Mission Beach State School the preps, grade ones and children of essential workers are continuing to do a great job at adapting to the times. Staff are encouraging thorough hand washing at school, as well as closely monitoring parent, visitor and contractor access to the grounds until restrictions have eased. With upper grades expected to return from

Art by Lavinia and Jessica in front of the amazing new "Snack Shack"

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Monday, the staff are feeling prepared and ready to get back into it.

To bring a smile to the dials of returning students, the MBSS tuck shop has also had a groovy facelift.

Art by Lavinia painted a dreamy mural of fruit and veggies, which Mrs Shaw says aims to “bring a bit of colour into the school and make it nice for the kids’ return”. Mrs Shaw also ran a competition to come up with a catchy name for the tuck shop, and received some great submissions from the students. In the end, “Snack Shack” was the winner, submitted by student Jessica. Congratulations, Jessica!

Mission Beach State School's bright and bold new mural by Art by Lavinia

SPORT

STRONG winds and poor conditions kept most boats inshore over last week. There was a small unsuspected break in the weather last Thursday evening which allowed a few fortunate’s to travel out around the close inshore areas. They reported some nice Fingermark and Grunter both from the islands and from the sheltered waters of the Hinchinbrook channel.

Most of the fishing has been in the estuaries with good numbers of crabs being potted in most of the coastal creeks and the Hinchinbrook area. Those that have been the most successful have spread their pots out and then concentrated their efforts in the most productive areas. In most cases this means going a couple of days in a row. I don`t know if it is luck or not but most of the crabs I have been getting have been full, a far cry from previous years.

I personally have found the fishing for Barra and Jacks in the estuaries tough. I have had some success however the fish have been mostly small. We are finding some better fish but they have not been feeding properly and the hook ups have been poor, resulting in the lure pulling out or a jumped fish. Despite this a group of super keen younger fisherman are showing us oldies how to do it with some very good fish being reported in to us at the shop, and their photos showing up in the social media.

Water temperatures in the estuaries have dropped with 25 to 26 degrees being the average last week, finding bait and warmer water can be the key to success. After saying that we are supposed to be in for a cold spell over this coming weekend, this could cause a short term shut down on the barra.

There still seems to be plenty of Grunter in the estuaries, I have even had them taking small soft plastics readily. On a recent trip to the Hinchinbrook region a small paddle tail rigged with a flasher blade got results when things were quiet. This rig has been very successful on Grunter and Flathead as well as the normal Barra and Jacks, they are called a flashy swimmer if anyone is interested.

Bowls NEWS

Innisfail Mens Bowls WELCOME Bowlers. Due to some Corona Virus restrictions being eased, we will be resuming Thursday afternoon bowling. We are permitted 10 bowlers on the green at any time. So we are looking at two (2) time slots. One being at 1.00pm until 3.00pm then 3.30pm until 5.30pm.

The club house phone will be manned from 12.00pm with names in by 12.30pm please indicating a preference of time slot.

This format was played on Saturday and bowlers had an enjoyable afternoon.

Please adhere to the social distancing and self-sanitizing regulations.

The club house kitchen and bar will not be operating as yet.

At this very early stage of the week the weather forecast for this weekend is for 15 knot south westerlies for Saturday with the wind dropping off on Sunday. If this is correct it could allow boats to travel out wide to the main reefs for the first time in several weeks. The fishing was very good before the southerlies set in with good numbers of Coral Trout, Nannygai and Red Emperor being caught. The various shoals in the shipping channel were also fishing well with some great catches of Nannygai and school sized Spanish Mackerel. There was even the odd school Mackerel turning up. With the cooler conditions I would expect the Mackerel numbers to have increased. In late May we normally start to see the Spaniards start to turn up around the islands and school Mackeral start to move in to the inshore grounds such as those off the Hull river. Time to start ganging hooks and getting your trolling rigs ready.

This weekend those that wish to fish for grunter in the estuaries should look at either side of the morning high tide. Either side of the mid afternoon low tide will suite those wishing to chase Barra and Jacks. Another great family option would be to pump some yabbies and fish for Whiting and Bream during the afternoon run in tide.

Don`t forget the crab pots.

Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

info@ccin.com.au

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LADIES’ Thursday competition was won by Sneza Lazarus (39) with Christine Taylor (37) second.

Thursday’s 9 hole Sporters was won by Christine Taylor (21) on a countback from Terry Moss (21) with Keith Hoare (20) third on a countback from the rundown Ian Ingram, Kevin Brown, Lou Virt and Peter Topen all on 20 points.

On Saturday groups of four were again out on the course for the Stableford. One step towards getting back to normal.

The winner was Rowly Mott (37) on a countback from Terry Moss (37) with Dave Hoare (36) third on a countback from Kev Martin (36), Warren Stahel (36) and Wayne Sheahan (34).

Thursday, Ladies play a Stableford, followed by Sporters.

Saturday will be a Stableford.

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.

Cassowary Coast Independent News, Thursday, May 21, 2020 Page 19

Cassowary Coast

Independent SPORTING NEWS

Bowlers return to the green MARIA GIRGENTI ON Saturday, Innisfail Bowls Club members returned

Players must observe the social distancing rule of 1.5m at all times and practice good hygiene with only 10 players allowed on the green surface.

commenced social play following the recent relaxation

Social play will resume with two sessions allowing 10 players on the green following the protocols laid down by Bowls Queensland and club management.

of COVID-19 restrictions regarding public gatherings.

Those players wishing to have a game should phone

to the green for the first time since late March and

Members of Innisfail Bowls Club were thrilled to return to the green for social play on Saturday.

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the club to obtain a time slot.

Club president Alf Strano has welcomed the relaxation of rules governing play and advised Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday social days will return in the restricted format.

Members are advised bar facilities will not be operating during this period.