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Tully Multi-Use Sporting Complex and Grandstand is officially declared open Member for Hill Shane Knuth and Richard Whipp Managing Director of WIP Construction with members of just some of the community user groups who will benefit from use of the new facility

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Tully Multi-Use Sporting Complex and Grandstand is officially declared open

Dreams' - Build It and They Will Come, after three games were held this year and grandstand seats quickly sold out.

"It will be great to see it at full capacity once COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

The facility will generate so many opportunities, not only for rugby league but the wider community as it gives us the capacity to hold major sporting, entertainment and recreational events in Tully," said Emmi.

The project was supported by the Palaszczuk Government with a $3 million investment through its successful $365 million Building our Regions funding program and $3 million from the Federal Government's Building our Future program. The contract was awarded to WIP Construction in Cairns and work commenced on September 11, 2019. An estimated 40 jobs were created throughout the project ranging from earthworks, concreting, block laying, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire/security, roofing, plastering and painting.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan and Division 2 Councillor Teresa Millwood unveiled the plaque at the official opening of Tully's Multi-Use Sporting Complex and Grandstand MARIA GIRGENTI THE $7.1 million Tully Multi-Use Sporting Complex and Grandstand constructed at Tully Showgrounds was officially opened by Mayor Mark Nolan and Division 2 Councillor Teresa Millwood who cut the ribbon and unveiled the plaque in the presence of dignitaries and members of user groups.

This project has been four years in the making since the closure of Percy Pease Grandstand in 2017 which served the community for 80 years. It was named after Percy Pease who was the Minister of Lands during the 1930s, and his valuable contribution to the region has been recognised by CCRC with a spe-

cial plaque erected in his honour at the rear of the building.

The impressive undercover 600-seat facility has been delivered on-time and on-budget and is anticipated to attract as many as 8,000 visitors per year for major regional sporting carnivals and year-round events in Tully. After much lobbying with user groups and community by Member for Hill Shane Knuth, the new facility became a reality.

sidered for the Tully Multi-Use Sporting Complex and Grandstand, including an emphasis on quality of spectator sight lines to the arena and playing field. The grandstand’s facilities for players, teams and officials meet the National Rugby League (NRL) guidelines for a regional facility, as well as disability access and usage including installation of a lift.

Donations from community organisations, received well before state and federal funding had been secured, proved instrumental as they helped give the project early momentum.

Tully Tigers President Anthony Emmi paid tribute to Queensland and Australian Federal government Ministers, members and representatives, as well as former CCRC Mayor John Kremastos and staff for their support and resources to bring the project to fruition.

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The grandstand facility is managed in association with Cassowary Coast Regional Council and community user groups, Tully Tigers Rugby League Club, Tully Junior Rugby League Club, Tully Touch Football Association and Tully District Show Society. The three level multi-use sporting complex is complete with a covered grandstand, canteen/kitchen, function room, change rooms, massage rooms, medical rooms, meeting room, bar area and rest-room facilities. It will also serve as an important vital Disaster Coordination Centre for the community.

The facility will serve the community by 19 different local organisations and sporting groups including the Australian Army, Relay for Life, Australian Stock Horse Association, Tully and District Chamber of Commerce, Tully Basketball Club, Tully District Show Society, Tully Futsal Club, Tully Gem Club, Tully Girl Guides, Tully Gym and Trampoline Club, Tully Junior Rugby League, Tully Kennel Club, Tully Lions Club, Tully Netball Association, Tully Rotary Club, Tully Support Centre, Tully Tennis Association, Tully Tigers Rugby League Club and Tully Touch Football Association.

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Community Group Fundraising

EXPRESSIONS of Interest are being invited from not-for-profit community groups and organisations to participate in Hinchinbrook Council’s upcoming Fundraising and Economic Stimulus Program, with a focus on supporting local economy and community groups.

This program has been developed in alignment with the Hinchinbrook COVID-19 Recovery Plan and aims to assist with the economic recovery of businesses and community groups in the Hinchinbrook Shire. An information session will be held at the TYTO Conference and Event Centre, 5.30pm Wednesday, November 18, for community groups that express interest or require further information. To express your interest in being part of this fundraising program or to RSVP for the information session, please contact Council’s Community and Development Services Executive Assistant, Claudia Fenoglio on 4776 4761 for the necessary assistance.

COMMUNITY Tully Men’s Shed receives unused funding from arts & crafts

IN conjunction with the Tully Arts & Crafts Club, a donation of remaining funds has been donated to the Tully Men’s Shed as the Tully Arts & Crafts Club is no longer running. The funds donated will go towards the Tully Men’s Shed building project. Donations of that kind are graciously accepted.

Work starts on Stage One of Babinda intersection upgrade STAGE One of works on the Bruce Highway-Babinda intersection upgrade have started, including widening and resurfacing works as well as turning lanes on Howard Kennedy Drive.

The works will also include new line marking, provision for bike riders, additional signs, an additional guardrail, vehicle activated warning signs, replacement of some lighting and, installation of footings and electrical conduits for planned new traffic signal lights.

Pedestrian access will remain unchanged and temporary kerbing will be in place on Howard Kennedy Drive to prevent access to the new turning lanes until the traffic signals are installed. Stage two, including the installation of the traffic signals, is expected to start in mid-2022 after completion of separate works on nearby Queensland Rail infrastructure.

WITH Gel blasters, laser skirmish, a petting zoo and plenty more to do it was a fun afternoon in Trebonne last Saturday for all who attended.

(L to R) David Harnet (Vice President Tully Men’s Shed), Bob Long (President Tully Men’s Shed), Dianne Richards (Past Treasurer of Tully Arts & Crafts), and Noel Richards (Past President of Tully Arts & Crafts)

Road Safety Week GET involved in National Road Safety Week: Sunday, November 15 to Sunday Nov 22, where we remember those we have lost on our roads. Mayor Ramon Jayo said he encourages all road users to take the Road Safety Pledge and lead the way by promising to drive so that you and others survive. “Together we can strive towards safer roads, for not only our community, but the whole of Australia,” he said. To take the Road Safety Pledge or for more information visit www.roadsafetyweek.com.au.

Cattle Sales CONGRATULATIONS to David Joyce, and Cody and Holly Sheahan for a most successful Stud Cattle sale held right here at the Orient on Saturday, November 7.

Mayor Jayo said: “It was a most enjoyable and interesting morning watching the sale proceed online, the first online sale conducted by Tropical Cattle Brahman.

Looking at the very relaxed and content nature of impressive stock on offer, I would have to say that the cattle enjoyed the rather quiet nature of the auction as well! Well done to all concerned.”

Crad Evans Shield 2020 Champions SATURDAY, November 7 saw an epic battle between the North and Far North Queensland football teams take place to decide the Crad Evans Shield 2020 Championship. Congratulations to the Ingham Football Club Reserve Grade ladies who fought and won the tough contest, to be crowned the Best in the North.

Acknowledgement of the tireless efforts must go to the committee members, coaches, players and supporters who should be proud of this momentous achievement.

Council supports more overseas banana farm workers Work has started on the Babinda intersection upgrade

As part of the assessment process the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries made referral to Queensland Health, Council and the Local Disaster Management Group in relation to controls for COVID-19 and on Farm Quarantine. The application for Jobs Australia Enterprises Ltd (Speedie Staff Solutions) covers the agribusinesses: Peacefully Valley Farming (Zahra’s) – six staff; Kalfa Pty Ltd (Binder) -- four staff; Marlin Blue Pty Ltd (Russo) – five staff; LMB Farming Pty Ltd (Buchanan) – 10 (five in each house) staff; L and J Horsford Pty Ltd (Horsford) – five staff; and Nourish Banana Company Pty Ltd – (Buchanan) – four staff.

The banana industry has had many challenges with COVID-19 and a compounding impact again recently

by Panama TR4 disease. The industry is about to enter into its peak season with agribusinesses crying out for skilled labour to get produce to the Australian market.

Hinchinbrook Shire Council Family Fun Day

Calling Local Businesses COUNCIL is calling for Round Two of HSC 20/21 Register of Pre-Qualified Supplies for Trade Services and Trade Supplies. All trade service and trade supply companies are encouraged to register as a pre-qualified supplier. This is a great opportunity for local companies to work in conjunction with Council. Those tenderers that had submitted a response from Round One, are not required to resubmit any documentation. Interested businesses can contact Council’s Procurement Services on 4776 4665 for assistance with submitting documentation. Applications close 2.00pm Friday 27 November 2020.

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CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council has supported applications by six banana farm properties in the Tully and Innisfail areas to bring in an additional 34 workers under the Commonwealth Government’s Pacific Labour Scheme and Seasonal worker program.

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(L-R) Andrew Portelli - CCRC Local Disaster Coordinator, Sergeant Scott Hayes - Executive Officer Innisfail District Disaster Management Group, and Truus Biddlecombe - Vice-President Mission Beach Community Support Inc

Cyclone Preparedness information evening OVER 80 people attended a recent community information session at the Mission Beach Resort hosted by Mission Beach Community Support Inc. Impressed with the experienced speakers, attendees took personal notes and made decisions on the night that will leave them well prepared for the upcoming storm season. It was great to learn that the major service providers are well represented in the Cassowary Coast area, and decision making for recovery and assistance are made locally here in our region.

Topics covered were: home emergency readiness, access to information, generator use and troubleshooting before the season sets in and personal resilience, ie how the body acts in a traumatic situation. Officer in Charge of the Mission Beach Police Station, Rob Smith and Sergeant Scott Hayes, Executive Officer for the Innisfail District Disaster Management Group, spoke at length about the importance of being prepared and to follow the BOM Site and the CCRC Disaster Dashboard. Andrew Portelli, CCRC local Disaster Coordinator, provided extensive information on how to deal with a cyclone or flood and emphasized the importance of being prepared and to look after your neighbours.

Local Red Cross volunteers Georgina Duggan and Truus Biddlecombe spoke about their experiences in the field and the many avoidable mistakes people have made in the past. Danny Dade from Mission Beach Generator Hire gave handy tips about using a generator. SES controller Bill Toffler advised the meeting that on Tuesday, November 17, sandbags and plastic will be available at Frogs Hollow Community Hall, South Mission Beach Road from 6pm till 8 pm. Closing the session was retired Psychologist Bruce Parry who gave some helpful advice on how to cope during and after the event.

The presentation is available on the MBCS website www.mbcs.org.au, or by emailing: truus@4852mbca.com.

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Are you ready for Christmas?

SARI HYYTINEN I must admit I have never looked forward to a Christmas break as much as I do this Christmas.

I am exhausted. 2020 has been a year where a lot of us have had to work extra hard just to keep things going. Lots of businesses have failed and some have improved.

I hope in 2021 Australia will sit in a strong economic position over all despite the closures that have occurred.

The modern working market has a lot of young people appreciating how connected we can work using technology. COVID has shown people that this is a viable way to work. Being in a modern media organisation I have been able to access the skills of people from as far as Adelaide to help me with different projects.

We are not limited by distance. However, I am concerned that people won’t spend a lot of time meeting people outside of the digital profession that they have chosen for themselves. I feel that community thrives on people establishing connections and building their community towards the greater good. How are we able to accomplish this in a virtual way? People are hosting virtual parties and maybe this will increase over time.

I am not sure what society will look like soon.

Things are very different from when we were young and spent most of our time outside on our bikes and hanging out with our friends who lived on the same street.

Cardwell needs Council attention, reader says

I’VE been around these parts for 87 years and in Cardwell these past 20-odd and I’ve never seen this town more stuffed than it is now. First those geniuses in Brisbane decided Cardwell should be part of Innisfail and not Ingham and now the state politics we have to share Hinchinbrook with north Townsville, they outnumber us like Innisfail and Tully in the council which is just typical if you ask me. Look at Port Hinchinbrook, it's been clogged for ten years, it would have been dredged by now if it were in Innisfail. Look, would somebody explain why the council won’t hire any more people in their info centre. What about the Bush Telegraph museum in Cardwell? It could be like Herberton or Paronella Park with a bit of money in it, but why bother you might say, well we got unemployment coming out of our wazoo down here and anybody who thinks Hinchinbrook is going to save the day has another thing coming.

Sal Agostino Jnr Port Hinchinbrook

Cardwell resident takes issue over Visitor Centre IN 2016, The Cassowary Coast Council decided to end its arrangements with The Rainforest and Reef (Visitor Information Centre) in Cardwell and set up its own Tourism Information Centre. It now looks more like the Council wanted to save money; they haven’t invested

in the new info centre. The Rainforest and Reef employed three people; the council has only one employee and on weekends has only volunteers. This is not a criticism of either the staff or the volunteers, but why does the council employ several staff at the Tully Information Centre and one in Cardwell? Why is Tully more important than Cardwell; why does the Innisfail Council treat us as second rate?

Debbie Spilling Bilyana

MPs congratulated

I WRITE to congratulate the ALP Palaszczuk Government on its re-election with an increased majority.

I congratulate all four of the FNQ ALP Members who were re-elected: Curtis Pitt with a strong majority in Mulgrave; Craig Crawford in Barron River; Michael Healy in Cairns and Cynthia Lui in Cook.

I also congratulate ALP candidate in Hill, Michael Hodgkins who increased the ALP vote and came in second to Shane Knuth but above the LNP. I congratulate Shane Knuth on his re-election. It would have been fitting for him to congratulate the Palaszczuk ALP Government in his report in the Wet Tropic Times on November 6.

The achievements Shane lists are achieved because of the ALP Queensland Government providing a lot of funding in the Hill electorate. The people of Queensland showed strong support for the ALP Palaszczuk Government because of strong, honest government over the last term kept Queenslanders safe with COIVID-19 policies and stood strong against pressures from New South Wales and Federal governments.

Gordon Dilger INNISFAIL

NAIDOC week: Raising the flag SARI HYYTINEN HINCHINBROOK Shire Council and NAIDOC committee members came together on Monday, November 9 at the TYTO precinct in Ingham to raise the flag. ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ is the theme for NAIDOC

After they have raised the flags acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia Incymore Sailer,Victor Cassady and Mayor Ramon Jayo prepare to cut a cake for the members of the community in attendance.

week 2020, as it recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.

“It is all about celebrating the two cultures, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture, awareness and acknowledge-

ment. We want to have a diverse range of people come along. It is not just for Torres Strait Islander or Aboriginal people to attend any of these functions, it is for everybody,” Joanne Cassady, a member of the NAIDOC committee said.

“It is good to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land through the flag raising ceremony.

It shows their connection with the land and continuing connection with the land which we acknowledge by raising the flag,” Mayor Ramon Jayo said.

Incymore Sailer raising the flag for Torres Strait Islander culture,Victor Cassady raising the flag for Aboriginal culture and Mayor Ramon Jayo raising the Australian flag.

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Innisfail Inner Wheel Club inducts 20202021 executive committee MARIA GIRGENTI OVER 40 members and guests recently attended the Innisfail Inner Wheel Club annual change-over lunch meeting at Queen's Hotel where their incoming committee for 2020-21 were inducted.

Maggie Townley was inducted as President, Gloria Pietrobon (Vice President and Correspondence secretary), Melina Andrejivic (Secretary), Kay Galipo (Assistant secretary), Cherrill Spina (Treasurer), Ruth Layt (Assistant treasurer), Rhonda Mayocchi (Social convenor), Dolly Veneran (International officer), Anna Bertei (Club correspondent), Mary McDowall (Historian and Editor) and Maggie Townley (Cord blood).

Committee members are Ruth Layt, Kay Galipo, Rhonda Mayocchi and Mary McDowall.

Outgoing President Lyn Moore presented a comprehensive report of her year as President, thanked all outgoing committee members and then handed over to incoming President Maggie Townley.

Last July, was the changeover luncheon at Kurrimine Beach Motel where the President's journey began with the exchanging of flowers and gifts for both incoming and outgoing members of the executive committee.

The club's 57th birthday celebrations were held in August at Brothers Leagues Club Shamrock Room which was a huge success.

September's guest speaker was Anna Kotza's daughter, Patrice Honnef, who presented an engaging and powerful talk on the annual 'We Will Remember’ Forum held at the Shire Hall which provides high school students with the platform to speak about soldiers, the many wars and what it means to them.

In October, the club celebrated International Day at the community hub with a wonderful food by Jane's Catering. International correspondent Dolly Veneran and Anna Bertei ran the event and lots of fun was had by all with lots of games and quizzes.

Club President Lyn Moore was invited

Innisfail Inner Wheel Club 2020-2021 executive committee who were inducted at their change-over luncheon meeting held at Queen's Hotel

by Fitzgerald Rotary President Sam Pagano to Good Counsel College for the intense presentation on ICE - 'Not Even Once,' delivered by a former ICE addict Esther Degen who imparted very powerful words to all students.

Rotary has taken on this challenge to help set up assistance for addicts in rural communities such as ours, which Innisfail Inner Wheel presented a donation to Rotary to support the cause.

ing members Lunder Seamer, who was a very talented musician.

In early March, 11 members attended the Cassowary Coast Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal lunch with finger food prepared and served by Innisfail State College students. The club also presented a donation to the cause on the day.

The club has pledged a signed and stamped Cordillia and The Deep Sleep book to Innisfail Library.

At the end of March COVID-19 struck and created havoc so plans for guest speakers, Cord Blood Day at Nerada, and birthday celebrations were placed on hold.

Sadly, they have lost one of their much-loved members Sue Evans, however it was pleasing to be able to honour her memory in the rose ceremony at a recent conference in Cairns.

The Melbourne Cup was celebrated at the club's general meeting with many members winning the sweeps created

by Jan Arnell and Margaret Boyd.

A peach blossom drive was held to raise funds for Cord Blood research, a core Rotary project.

International Inner Wheel Day was celebrated on January 10 at El Arish Tavern which was a huge success. This year the club lost one of our long serv-

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland

Innisfail Inner Wheel outgoing President Lyn Moore (right) hands over the Chain of Office and badge to incoming President Maggie Townley

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MARIA GIRGENTI MORE than 60 visitors and their families were recently given a rare glimpse into the operations of El Arish Auxiliary Fire and Rescue Station at a Community Open Day where they had the opportunity to have a look through their brand-new station.

There were interactive activities for the children and fire fighters demonstrated the tools and techniques used at a road crash rescue scene, as well as the rare opportunity to sit in and check out all aspects of a fire engine, storage areas and training facilities were made available to members of the public.

Fire station captain Andrew Hogg and firefighters showed off their headquarters at the old bakery site and there was extensive fire safety information on display, including educational activity packs for children.

El Arish Auxiliary Fire Station is one of 25 stations in the Far Northern Region which covers 269,224 square kilometres and stretches from Cardwell in the southeast to Torres Strait Island communities in the north and Gulf of Carpentaria in the west.

The station currently has a crew of seven and a recruit but are always looking for new Auxiliary Firefighters with a high level of physical and mental fitness to be part of a team and are willing to make a commitment to the role and community.

Anyone interested in a rewarding job can come along to the station's training nights which are held on Wednesdays at 7.00pm. They can also find out more details by visiting the website: https://www.qfes.qld. gov.au/employment/jobs/auxiliary-firefighter.html.

Fire fighters need to be aged 18 and over, be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have permanent residency, have held a manual C-class licence for 12 months, undertake a medical and be willing to obtain a Blue Card prior to employment with QFES. They also take part in continuous core training such as road crash rescue and practical firefighting scenarios.

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El Arish Fire & Rescue Station gives community a rare insight into its operations QFES fire fighters may respond to a diverse range of situations including structural, landscape and vehicle fires, road crash rescues, swift water and water rescue, storm and natural damage, building fire safety, hazardous condition incidents, land, marine, air and urban search and rescue, crime scene, missing person

and forensic searches and animal disease outbreaks.

The QFES aims to protect person, property and the environment through the delivery of emergency services, awareness programs, response capability and capacity (preparedness), as well as incident response and recovery for a safer Queensland.

El Arish station firefighters Tracee Harris, Dan Geiger, Matt Tozer and George Phillips demonstrated the spreader and cutter tools used at a road crash rescue scene

Ren Cantatore

RENATO Luigi Cantatore, was born on Thursday 2 February 1933, in Ingham North, Queensland.

He started his school years at Victoria Plantation School, then went to Townsville Grammar School to complete his secondary education. Ren participated in all sports and excelled in most.

In 1952, he commenced an apprenticeship in pharmacy in Townsville, then in 1956, he travelled to Brisbane where he attended a tech college to obtain his Diploma in Pharmacy.

Whilst there, a friend nominated him to compete in the long jump and triple jump at the Qld Athletic Championships.

He won the long jump with a leap of 23 feet two inches, and finished second in the triple jump.

As a consequence, he was selected to represent Qld in both these events at the Australian Championships. He gained a bronze medal in the long jump and then was selected to attend the Olympic trials. Ren didn’t compete, because it interfered with his pharmacy exams.

In 1957, he qualified as a pharmacist and returned to Ingham, where he worked in a pharmacy owned by Angelo Nucifora. After a couple of years, he purchased the pharmacy from Nucifora. In the same year he married Livia Deambrogio. They have two children, Geoffrey and Trina, who have produced four grandchildren.

Ren continued playing all types of sport and then was introduced to bowls in 1961. In 1963 he was elected to the Ingham Bowls Club Council. He is still

on the Council, having served for 20 years as Secretary and as President for the last 11 years. This is an outstanding achievement, 57 years serving the club.

Ren has many bowling achievements, which include winning the Open Singles on 29 occasions. He also won the North Qld title and the District Champion of Champions twice. Ren has been in a winning team in the Dunn Cup 17 times, 15 times as a skip.

In 1980, Ren was selected in the Qld State side and represented the State on 40 occasions. In 1989, he represented Qld, when Qld won the Australian Sides Championship event.

When not bowling, or looking after the club, Ren enjoys watching sport and old westerns on TV, gardening and playing on the computer.

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Trial Babinda Shuttle service to start next week DAVID GARDINER A BABINDA to Cairns shuttle service running two days a week starts next Tuesday, November 17 and will be available until the end of December initially.

Operated by Sapphire Transfers, the service will run into Cairns every Tuesday and Thursday at 9.00am, from outside Roddo’s News in Munro Street, with the return trip leaving Cairns Central in McLeod St at 3.00pm. The fare is $20 each way.

Special pick-ups in Babinda can be arranged in advance, but may incur an extra charge.

Sapphire is also offering to “drop off at your door within the Babinda township.”

Matt Grooby from Sapphire Transfers said the shuttle can drop people anywhere in Cairns along the Bruce Highway/Mulgrave Road route, as well as Cairns Central (main drop off and pick up point), Cairns Hospital and Cairns Airport. “If you want to be picked up from anywhere other than Cairns Central you need to communicate this with the driver and exchange mobile phone numbers,” Grooby said.

Roddo’s is taking bookings and selling the fares, with names and numbers sent to Sapphire Transfers the night before. “We can take payment on board if we need to, but prefer most bookings to go via the newsagent’s,” Grooby said.

“We can take pets with prior notice and within reason. We also have good cargo space if you need to bring things back although we would draw the line at a fridge or washing machine.”

Dropping off at the Cairns Airport is no problem, Grooby said “as long as you are confident you have plenty of time to make your flight. Airport pick up is more challenging. We suggest booking a private transfer with us for $70 direct from Airport to Babinda - much cheaper than a taxi. Same going the other way if the shuttle times don't suit.”

According to passenger and other operational requirements, Sapphire Transfers said it might use smaller people movers for the shuttle from time to time, but mostly the service will be in their silver Mercedes Sprinter 11-seater.

Vehicles are not wheelchair equipped, but they have room on board to carry them.

Grooby said they are keen to hear from any local business or resident who needs an item delivered to or collected from Cairns, as this could help keep fares down.

“If the service is supported then we will continue beyond December and could possibly add another day if warranted.”

Sapphire Transfers' Matt Grooby with his shuttle bus, starting a service from Babinda next Tuesday

BABINDA TO CAIRNS SHUTTLE

Every Tuesday and Thursday Including Xmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

The trial shuttle service runs until the end of December including Xmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, and New Year's Eve, Thursday, Dec 31.

BABINDA TO CAIRNS PRIVATE TRANSFERS $70

Departs Cairns Central (McLeod St) 3.00pm

Are you catching a flight, visiting friends, having a night out or going to a special event? Whatever it is we can offer door to door transport any time of the day for $70 for between one and six passengers.

Price valid to 31 December 2020

Half the price of a taxi

Departs Babinda 9.00am from out front of Newsagency

Cost $20 each way

Must book a day in advance

Book and pay at Newsagent Special pick up and drop off locations can be arranged – Well behaved pets are allowed

Not available Christmas Day Prices valid to 31 December 2020

0400 285 764

Phone: Email: info@sapphiretransfers.com Web: sapphiretransfers.com

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Good Counsel rugby league team win Ty Williams Pride head coach Ty Williams with the Cup for fourth consecutive year Nothern undefeated Good Counsel Primary Under 10s rugby

league team who won the Ty Williams Cup for the fourth consecutive year in Cairns

MARIA GIRGENTI GOOD Counsel Primary School's U10 rugby league team recently competed in the Ty Williams Cup at Jones Park in Cairns and went through the entire car-

nival undefeated, winning all five games in their pool.

This is the fourth year in a row Good Counsel Primary team have finished the carnival undefeated. The winning team was made up of Will Kris, Archer

Ingram, Tyson Catelan, Luca Franco, Quinn Devaney, Brayden D'Urso, Ethan English, Cooper Healey, Chaise Di Carlo, Travis Sinton and Brodie Masina.

Ten teams participated with five teams in each pool, which saw GCP up against Cairns West 1 and 1, St Thomas' School Mareeba, Gordonvale and Yorkeys Knob in 15 minutes games.

Ethan English and Travis Sinton were the top try scorers for GCP in the carnival. Prior to the carnival, the boys put in the hard yards training for a month with HPE teacher Hayley Russell where they

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The team especially wanted to thank their awesome HPE teacher Mrs Russell for her coaching and support.

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THE RESULTS of the second session of the President’s Trophy were Korma Byrne and Sandy Mollenhagen (both from Tully) coming first with 65.7 per cent. Marlies Maussen and Joan Aranas came an equal second with Alan Giles and Steve Vigh with 55.5 per cent, and third place went to Wendy Coe and Margaret McSweeny with 52.7 per cent. The winners will be announced next week.

Today, Friday, November 13: Social Bridge. Please be seated by 8.45am.

Tuesday, 17th November is a ‘Help with Play’ session. Please be seated by 6.15pm.

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

Tip of the Week: ‘Using Judgement Counting High Card Points’ Learn to think in terms of “good” and “bad” HCP. Here are some guidelines for applying this concept. (a) The 4-3-2-1 count for ace, king, queen, jack is imprecise. What a fluke it would be if it reflected the value of high cards exactly! It undervalues aces and overvalues jacks, and to an extent queens. (b) Whereas aces have a constant value, lower honours are worth more

together than apart. Queens and jacks combined with other honours of the same suit are worth more than queens and jacks alone. (c) Honours in short suits pull less weight than honours in long suits. Honours in suits with no low cards at all should be discounted a bit.

Here’s why. If you’re declarer, and dummy has J54 in the suit, you’ll take four tricks with AKQ2 but only three with AKQ. If dummy has two low cards in the suit, you’ll take three tricks with AKQ, but you have a chance to take four tricks with AKQ2. (d) Spot cards count for something.

Promote hands that have tens and nines; demote hands that do not.

An alternative to thinking “good” and “bad” is to think in terms of half-points.

You might count J64, AK32, J8, K843 as only 11½ HCP because of its stray jacks in relatively short suits.

However, 643, AKJ2, 83, KJ84 would be worth 12½ HCP because both jacks are working with honours in the longer suits.

To see more about the Bridge Club, visit our website: www.ingham. bridgeaustralia.org.

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Musgrave crowned champions at Flying Fish Point Interhouse Athletics Carnival

DESPITE some rain in the morning the skies cleared in the afternoon and the sun shone brightly for Flying Fish Point

State School's Athletics Carnival.

shot put, high jump, ball games and tug 'o' war.

Students from Prep to Year 6 took part in events including 800m, 200m, sprints, long jump,

Only senior ball games were played and Musgrave and Nickeely tied with 16 points to both be

Rheyn, Robert and Nekeil competing in one of the sprints

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Musgrave sports captain Jonah accepted the interhouse athletics perpetual trophy on behalf of the winning house

Flying Fish Point State School age champions and Spirit of the Carnival winners MARIA GIRGENTI

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crowned the ball games champions, while Musgrave finished as overall champions on 805 points scoring 666 points in field events, 16 in ball games, 12 in relays and 111 par-

ticipation points.

Principal Melissa Wieland said she was very impressed with the display of students' behaviour, participation, effort and sportsmanship on the day with plenty of cheering and encouragement.

Points were allocated to those students who every event they placed in and the student with the highest points was awarded Age champion for the year they were born.

Age champions were as follows: 2015 Girls: Taku 2014 Boys: Xeng Girls: Emma 2013 Boys: Braxton Girls: Jessica 2012 Boys: Jacob 2011 Boys: Bailey Girls: Kamryn and Katrina (tied) 2010 Boys: Hunter Girls: Anna 2009 Boys: Nekeil Girls: Winter 2008 Boys: Jonah Girls: Abbey

The Spirit of the Carnival award was chosen by staff for a certain student who put in 100% effort no matter where they finished always smiling and helped and these were Talis (Boys) and Alisha (Girls).

Mrs Wieland also wanted to thank all school staff, and Jason Bawden for organising the day and tuckshop ladies, as well as Mel Urquhart for allowing the six Year 12 Sport and Recreation students from Innisfail State College to attend and support our inter house athletics carnival.

Ashley, Maria, Chanelle, Tage, Nathaniel and Ike provided great assistance staff with each of the events. They helped coach the younger students with aspects of field events, were always willing to assist when asked and supported with set-up and helped make the day run very smoothly, especially for a small school with limited staff.

Former Flying Fish Point State School students, Cougar and Rose Chapman were very respectful and provided great help on the day.

Jake and Matthew Wieland also did a fantastic job helping with the setting up of marquees, lifting equipment, raking and measuring.

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LADIES across the region who have had breast cancer surgery and are undergoing treatment will be given a positive lift thanks to 100 care bags donated by Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Group, to be distributed by Breast Care nurses in Cairns.

The care packs were presented to Breast Care Nurses Stacey Brimstone, Deirdre Duyvestyn and Benedicte Houfflain at a special volunteers' morning tea held at Cairns Hospital.

The morning tea was provided by Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation to acknowledge the dedication and hard work done by the many volunteers who support patients in the community.

Tony Williamson, CEO of Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation and Volunteer Program manager Annette Jarrett were also in attendance, as well as members of breast cancer groups from Innisfail, Cairns and Mossman/Port Douglas and volunteers.

Items for the packs were purchased from Innisfail businesses Rothnies Pharmacy, Chemist Warehouse and Larsens Newsagency and Bookshop who were very generous with donations of items and providing great deals.

IBCSG wanted to thank Commonwealth Bank Innisfail, Innisfail Leprechauns, as well as the many individuals and businesses from Cairns, Tablelands and Cassowary Coast community for their generous support.

The care packs contained face masks, sanitiser, antiseptic wipes, tissues, toothbrush, eucalyptus drops, rose scented moisturiser, sorbolene cream, Bio Oil, jellybeans, IBCSG pen and carry bag and distributed by Breast Care nurses to ladies from Thursday Island to Cardwell, Tablelands and further west.

McGrath Foundation Breast Cancer Nurse Deirdre Duyvestyn gave a special thanks to the group for the packs which

Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Group members Gail Bromell and Zoe Dunne with the 100 care bags presented to Cairns Breast Care Nurses Stacey Brimrose, Deirdre Duyvestyn and Benedicte Houfflain will go to ladies who have had breast cancer surgery and those undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.

The packs have already reached ladies throughout the region who have made contact via email to express their appreciation.

Amanda wrote to say how delighted she was to receive the bag of goodies and sent a photo of the products . "I was having treatment and my beautiful BC Nurse Deidre hand delivered it to me."

"Things like this just make you feel special and cared for. Thank you for your generosity and I know for sure that every single product in this bag will be used."

Another lady, Judith wrote: "I just wanted to thank you for the lovely good-

ies bag I received after my operation. It certainly made a grey day brighter and had lots of useful treats."

IBCSG keeps funds locally to assist ladies in Far North Queensland who have been diagnosed with breast cancer by offering support services such as specialised bra fitting days and promoting breast cancer awareness in the community.

Two of the Breast Care nurses are funded by the McGrath Foundation and the team of three work in Cairns alongside BreastScreen Queensland to support around 300 new patients every year who are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Duyvestyn said the Breast Care nursing team provides physical, emotional and psychological support, advice, education and can coordinate care.

Bush tucker garden opened in Cardwell CARDWELL’S first Bush Tucker Garden has been opened by Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan.

The garden was the brainchild of Council and the Girramay People. “The Girramay people are the Traditional Owners of the area in and around Cardwell,” Cr Nolan said. “The theme for Naidoc Week this year is ‘Always was, Always Will Be’ and the garden is a small representation of how our First Nations people managed the land to sustainably provide-both for eating and for medicinal purposes.”

The garden will include a variety of plants that will provide edible roots, leaves, flowers, seeds or fruits. Cr Nolan said the garden is the outcome of hard work between Council, the Historical Society and the Girramay people and Girringun Corporation.

“The Bush Tucker Garden is located at the Cardwell Visitor Information and Heritage Centre and will be open seven days a week.”

The Bush Tucker Garden is located at the Cardwell Visitor Information and Heritage Centre and will be open seven days a week.

Ribbon cutting at the new Bush Tucker Garden, Cardwell

The nurses are available from the time of diagnosis throughout treatment and beyond, for free and without a doctor’s referral.

Statistics reveal 55 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia every day, and it is estimated about 19,800 women and 167 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia in 2020.

Breast care nurses can refer people to other support services to assist them in managing their physical and emotional needs in relation to their breast cancer diagnosis.

They can also act as a 'sounding board' to discuss treatment options and give evidence-based information and tools to help with decisions relating to treatment.

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Out with the old and in with the new

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E have just installed an Impressionist 4 dispensing tower by Rodenstock, It replaces our Impressionist 3, and builds on a history of industry leading dispensing equipment going back to 2011.

So what is a dispensing tower? Why is it important? How does it affect you, and your vision?

As the person responsible for the installation of these devices, as well as the implementation and training, I can certainly tell you it is a question I asked myself a lot in the early days. They cost a lot of money, are cumbersome to install, take up valuable space and importantly increase the dispensers time per patient by around 4 times which increases our cost to supply the glasses reducing our margin. For these reasons they are not at all popular with big box optometry and have a penetration rate of circa 15% with private practice.

For all of their apparent detractions they have some massive benefits, to you, the patient. They are far more accurate than other alternatives (more on that later), the experience for the patient is far more streamlined, they allow us to accurately sell optical products you cannot buy from most other practices.

And while they do indeed increase dispensing time considerably, they are invaluable at trouble-

shooting problems. Anecdotally in practice I would say that 80% of patient issues with their glasses stem from incorrect positioning or different frame wear.

So what are the alternatives?

In the past the industry standard was to sit opposite from the patient and dot where their pupils sat in their chosen lens. This was not particularly accurate, as each dispenser and indeed patient are differing heights, there is movement and human error. Excluding all of this the permanent marker used to dot the position of the pupil is typically 1.5mm in diameter, meaning even with a super slick operator accuracy could only be considered within 1mm at best, It also only yielded a horizontal and vertical pupil position.

Tablet and phone-based systems are gaining momentum as they are far cheaper to develop and cost next to nothing for the store. Unfortunately they are often, arguably, even less accurate than the dotting technique. They typically only have one lens (or two very close together) which gives them no ability to triangulate the position of the patient or their glasses, some will incorporate a credit card for size and therefore distance and other reference dots on the patients glasses. The camera also has no

way of knowing what angle it is being held vertically or horizontally.

Why are we so excited about our new Impressionist 4? From the patient’s point of view, with an impressionist 4 the patient puts on their glasses as they will wear them (without a jig), walks up to the mirror and a photo is taken and they can go on their way.

From our point of view we are able to ensure the patient is standing at a set distance, their head a set angle, vastly reducing variables. Giving us vertical and horizontal position of the pupil accurate to 0.1mm, tilt and wrap of the frame accurate to 0.1 degree, distance from the patient’s eye to lens down to 0.1mm, even the patient’s head tilt and gaze direction all of which can effect the patients vision and the performance of their lenses.

Finally combined with the DNEye by Rodenstock we can offer fully compensated, tailored lenses like the Freesign Expert DNEye, that won the best lens available in Australia at last year’s Australian Optical Awards.

Innisfail Optical is one of only eight stores Queensland wide to be able to sell this product.

We are excited, we hope to see you soon.

The time has come to recognise people as individuals, with eyes of different shapes and sizes. To ensure the sharpest possible vision, we need to create lenses based on every person’s individual eye measurements.

And that requires a paradigm shift in how the industry measures and develops lenses. This way, glasses will ensure the sharpest possible vision.

Innisfail Optical is proud to offer the latest lens technology from Rodenstock.

39 Rankin St, INNISFAIL, QLD 4860 Phone: (07) 4061 1506

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CRIME WRAP

October 30 to November High end speeding, Currajah A 31-year-old Mount Louisa man was intercepted by the Innisfail road policing unit at about 1.30pm on Friday, October 30. It will be alleged that he was travelling at 142km/h in a 100km/h zone on Henderson Drive. He was issued with a high-speed suspension notice and a traffic infringement notice for $1245.

Found bike, Innisfail THE pictured bike was located near an Emily Street primary School on Monday, November 9 at about 4.30pm.

If you believe this is your bike and wish to claim it, you can call Innisfail police property section during business hours.

Proof of ownership will be required, this can be in the form of photographic evidence.

a 54-year-old Bulgan man, lost control of his Nissan Xtrail at the intersection of Brosnan and Murray Street, Tully and crashed into a creek.

attempted to resist arrest before spitting on an officer.

Officers conducted a roadside breath test upon that result, he was transported to Tully station for further testing, where it will be alleged that the driver returned a reading of 0.159 per cent BAC. He was charged with one count of drink driving and is scheduled to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on November 26.

Stealing, Mission Beach

Traffic crash, Cardwell CARDWELL police are investigating a traffic crash that occurred at about 6.15pm on Monday evening (Nov 2). Initial investigations suggest that a 49-yearold Cardwell woman has driven her vehicle through the intersection of Brasenose and Bowen Street and has collided with a cyclist.

The cyclist, a 76-year-old local man, sustained non life-threatening injuries to his back and leg. Investigations are continuing.

Stealing, Babinda A 45-year-old Cairns North man will appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on November 24, charged with stealing after an incident in Babinda on Friday evening (November 6).

It will be alleged that the man entered a licensed premises at about 6pm on Munro Street and walked to the spirits section before taking a bottle of alcohol, putting it down his pants and walking out without paying.

Drink driving, Innisfail POLICE have charged a Goondi Bend man after a traffic intercept in Innisfail on Friday evening (November 6).

It will be alleged the man was intercepted on Edith Street at about 7pm for a roadside breath test and returned a reading of 0.092 per cent BAC.

Is this your bike? If so contact police and quote QP2002330829

Break and enter incidents, Cardwell BETWEEN October 24 and 31, entry was gained to a Keith Williams Drive, Cardwell address. Initial investigations suggest entry was gained by louvers on the upper level of the house being removed. A number of spirit bottles were stolen from the address. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact Police, and quote reference number QP2002250721.

Meanwhile, police are investigating a break and enter at a Raleigh Street address between October 21 and November 9. Entry was gained to the property after a rear door was forced open. Items including games consoles, audio equipment, and jewellery were stolen from the address. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2002330705.

If you are going to be away for a period of time, don’t forget to secure your home before you leave. Be sure to lock all doors and windows before you go. Give your home the “lived in” look when you’re away; this can be done by using timers to have a light come on and the radio playing.

Adjust the volume on your telephone to low so it is not obvious the home is unoccupied. Let your neighbours know you are going away and have someone come by the house to collect your mail. By having someone coming and going from the address regularly, this will give the impression that the house is not unoccupied.

If you come home and find that your house has been broken into, report it to police and do not touch anything. Forensic evidence can easily be destroyed and it is important for police to see your home exactly as it was left to obtain evidence.

The 32-year-old man is expected to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 23, charged with drink driving.

Public nuisance, Innisfail Estate A 44-year-old Caravonica man will appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 23 after an incident in the Innisfail Estate on Sunday evening (November 8).

He is facing charges of commit public nuisance, obstruct police and serious assault of police.

POLICE are investigating after a TV was reportedly stolen from a business on Pacific Parade sometime between 12pm on Saturday afternoon and 7am on Sunday morning.

Initial investigations suggest an unknown person/s have entered a building and removed the TV from a conference room.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police and quote QP2002323639.

Drink driving POLICE have charged a Redlynch man after a traffic intercept in Mission Beach on Saturday morning (November 7). The man was intercepted on El Arish Mission Beach Road at about 12.30am for a roadside breath test and allegedly returned a reading of 0.144 per cent BAC. The 45-year-old man is expected to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on November 16, charged with drink driving.

Driver unaccompanied, Mission Beach POLICE have issued a Carmoo man a Traffic Infringement Notice after a traffic intercept on Sunday morning (November 8). The man was intercepted on Lindsay Road at about 11.30am for allegedly driving a vehicle without an open licence holder supervising. He was issued a ticket for $213.00 and incurred four demerit points.

Stolen standpipe, Lower Tully BETWEEN 3pm on November 8 and 7am on November 9, a flat hose and standpipe were reportedly stolen from a property on Tully Hull Road.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2002330382.

Bonnet be gone, Innisfail A 60-year-old local man was intercepted by officers on River Avenue around 7.30am on Saturday (Nov 7) morning after they allegedly detected his vehicle travelling along with no bonnet.

It will be alleged the man was on Flying Fish Point Road at about 9.30pm yelling and swearing at another person known to him.

The driver allegedly said that the bonnet had just been painted and he was in the process of taking it to have it re-fitted.

Police will further allege that when told by police to stop the yelling and swearing, he has continued and

This deemed his vehicle to be defected and he was issued with a $133 traffic infringement

Traffic crash, Tully POLICE are investigating a single vehicle traffic crash that occurred around 9.45pm on Tuesday night (November 3). Initial investigations suggest the driver,

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Missing a bonnet

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INGHAM Location: Taylors Beach Bedrooms: 4

Highset property at Taylors Beach

Bathrooms: 2 Agent: P eter Reitano – 4776 5007 or 0407 167 108 Inspections by appointment Price: $ 275,000 negotiable

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lounge and kitchen area, rumpus room, extra shower and separate toilet and the laundry.

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The 1,000 square metre block is a short distance from the local boat ramp and facilities.

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

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Includes cattle yards. Places to build your dream home with lovely views included. *approximately List #1271

‘Expressions of Interest’ Close 4pm Thursday 3rd December 2020 Inspections available by appointment. * All offers will be presented to the Owners. Offers may be accepted prior to closing date.

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Lowset luxury block home with a land area of 800sqm. Situated in a modern subdivision it features a stylish kitchen complete with gas cooking, wall oven, rangehood and dishwasher and open plan living. There are four bedrooms with the master having an ensuite, and built-ins throughout.Main bathroom and toilet and spacious laundry with more storage. Air conditioning, security screens and tiled floors, a back entertainment area, pergola and two good sized lockable sheds, one approximately 4 x 6 metres and the second approximately 5 x 7 metres. Veggie garden also. There is side access to a backyard which is fenced. A truly lovely property. $449,000. http://aarealty.net/property/1156/ Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

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Wet Tropic Times SHOWCASE BRAMSTON BEACH Location: 11L Armanasco Road (via Evans Road) Agent: Stacey Quaid 0418 773 258 Price: $385,000

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HE 1Ha property is positioned along a quiet, no through street known as Armanasco Road, just off the main town thoroughfare of Evans Road.

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

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

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

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FREEHOLD GRAZING PROPERTIES FOR SALE by Expressions of Interest closing Friday 27 November at 4pm LOT 194 (178) HEIDKE ROAD & LOT 2 RUSSELL ROAD, NORTH JOHNSTONE, QLD 4885 RURAL

Lot 194

Lot 194

All images used are for illustrative purposes only and may include neighbouring land and properties not included in sale.

Lot 2

Stacey Quaid 0418 773 258 141.61Ha* freehold in total

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

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Offered in one line or individually

Lot 194 - 3BR home, machinery shed & covered yards and stock loading area, storage shed & fencing

Grazing and forested land

Located in reliable rainfall area + watercourses and bores

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RECEIVERS’ SALE MISSION BEACH TROPICAL NORTH QLD

Mission Beach is made up of 4 villages linked by 14 km of beach and is located approximately midway between Cairns and Townsville

Diverse economy centred around tourism, agriculture and local industry

Access to the Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics Rainforest and nearby islands including Dunk Island and Bedarra Island

6 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS

23 Mitchell Street, South Mission Beach Elevated beachfront Open: Sat 12:00 - 12:45pm 3 2 2 1

2 Conch Street, Mission Beach Quiet location close to beach Open: Sat 11.00 - 11.45am 3 3 1 1

16 Reid Road, Wongaling Beach Absolute beachfront Open: Sat 9.00-9.45am 4 2 2 1

13 Pacific Parade, Mission Beach Close to beach and village 3 1 1

19 Donkin Lane, Mission Beach Central Village location Open: Sat 10.00 - 10.45am 2 1 2

1 Jessie Lane, South Mission Beach Elevated with island views 5 3 5 1

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28 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach Area: 809m2* Zoning: Township (Tourism Precinct)

1 Banfield Parade, Wongaling Beach

Area: 1133m2* Zoning: Township (Residential Choice Precinct)

62 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach Area: 1012m2* Zoning: Township (Tourism Precinct)

3 Nautilus Street, Mission Beach

Area: 960m2* Zoning: Residential

5 Southward Street, Mission Beach

14 Seaview Street, Mission Beach

6 Casuarina Crescent, Mission Beach

103 Reid Road, Wongaling Beach

Area: 801m2* Zoning: Residential

Area: 601m2* Zoning: Residential

Area: 805m2* Zoning: Residential

Area: 607m2* Zoning: Residential

*APPROX. OUTLINES AND LOCATIONS ARE INDICATIVE ONLY.

FOR SALE VIA EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST - CLOSING 12PM FRIDAY 11 DECEMBER 2020 AVAILABLE INDIVIDUALLY, IN-ONE-LINE OR ANY COMBINATION RAY WHITE MISSION BEACH Dick WIlliams 0419 734 705 dick.williams@raywhite.com

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Under Instructions from Barry Kogan, Jonathan Henry, Anthony Connelly and Jamie Harris as Receivers and Managers

Tigers Leagues Club celebrating 15 years of business with our $5000 Birthday Cash Bash

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Start collecting your tickets from the 1st of December• Main draw will be on Saturday the 9th of February at 7.30pm

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Lay- By now for Christmas $10 - $20 GIFT IDEAS GALORE FOR SECRET SANTA Extended shop hours in December Don’t forget to enter our Lucky Shoppers “IN HOUSE” draw & other shopper gifts.

at Igguldens & IGGsToo TULLY, 17 Butler St; IGGsToo, Banyan Plaza; CARDWELL 83 Victoria Street. PH: 4068 1295

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JULIE’S BEAUTY SPOT - Phone 4068 2788 - 1 Still Street, TULLY

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Spend $99* or more in one transaction and receive these stunning Sterling Silver 7mm Cultured Fresh Water Pearl Earrings in Gift Box. SJ00032 *Excludes Pandora

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178 Edith St INNISFAIL 4860 Phone: 4061 8272

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BIRTHDAYS Wishing my beautiful daughter,

Amira Braun, a very happy 10th Birthday for November 17. Welcome to the Double Digits Club!

Hope your special day brings you as much joy as you bring us. Love you always Mum, Jase, Marnie, Arelie and all your family and friends XOXOXOXOXO

WANTED

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Musical Minded People to join the

HERBERT RIVER DISTRICT BAND Contact Louie Piotto 0408 776 071

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Phone: Mick 0487 094 883

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To meet, please call:

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

Quote Code 65

WANTED TO BUY John Deere

Ride-On Mowers Any Condition

Instant Pickup – Cash Paid

0408 465 162

OPEN DAYS

Friday 13th, Friday 20th, Friday 27th, N O V E M B E R 2020, 9 am – 11 am

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING ENROLMENTS FOR 2021 PREP – YEAR 6

FELUGA STATE SCHOOL OFFERS YOUR CHILD:

 A supportive caring environment that allows children to develop to their full potential.  Small multi-age classrooms.  Quality individual and small group activities with experienced and dedicated staff.

ENQUIRIES: PHONE

4068 6153

Proposed Development Make a submission from 16 November 2020 to 7 December 2020 Operational Works: Modification of Category 3 Levee

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

Servicing the Cassowary Coast for Three Generations

We Support Local Business.

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

Phone:

4068 0088

Where: Herbert Riverbank (Halifax Levee) On: Adjacent to Various Allotments Approval sought: Development Permit for Operational Works Application ref: OPW20\0002 You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Hinchinbrook Shire Council PO Box 366, INGHAM QLD 4850 council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au 4776 4609 www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

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SITUATIONS VACANT TRUCK & QUAD DOG TIPPER DRIVER POSITION for local loads from the Tablelands to Innisfail region.

DESCRIPTION: This casual position is located on our East Palmerston farm. Remuneration will be reflective of the experience demonstrated.

The successful applicant must be able to work independently as well as part of a team while being able to carry out directions diligently and thoroughly.

Must have the ability to keep thorough records and documentation. Problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast paced, highly changing busy environment would be advantageous.

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

• PV:031/20 – Educational Leader

WE ARE HIRING! Applications close on Wednesday, 18 November, 2020 at 10:00am Apply via Council’s website: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/positions-vacant

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PRODUCTION OPERATOR ADVERTISING

DUTIES INVOLVED (but not limited to) are: • Carting loads from various Tablelands locations to Innisfail region • Local loads around the Innisfail region • General tractor work as required during quieter periods Successful applicants must hold a valid HC Drivers Licence.

For more information contact 0482 423 020.

Send applications to applicationslmb@gmail.com detailing your previous employment history and valid references.

James Gott, Chief Executive Officer

Please send your resume to: info@wettropictimes.com.au

Applications close Friday, 27th November, 2020.

SITUATIONS VACANT

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Drop resume at WEyour ARE HIRING! PRODUCTION OPERATOR 22 Meyer Avenue, The Wet Tropic Times Newspaper Drop your resume at wants to employ a Wangan224871 or email it to Meyer Avenue, Junior Advertising Trainee Wangan 4871 or email it to joe.vecchio@nibf.com.au commencing January 11, 2021 joe.vecchio@nibf.com.au

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGS

AGISTMENT

INGHAM BOWLS CLUB INC.

THREE POSITIONS AVAILABLE: • APPRENTICE MECHANIC • MOTOR MECHANIC or 3rd YEAR APPRENTICE • SPARE PARTS INTERPRETER

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The

Applications including resume to:

of the Ingham Bowls Club will be held at 9 am, Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the Clubhouse.

paul@bartractoyota.com.au

Nominations for Council must be lodged with the Secretary by Saturday, November 21, 2020.

The Service Manager

R. Basaglia, Secretary

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INGHAM RAINTREE COMMUNITY MARKETS

Rotary Park opposite Police Station

This SUNDAY, November 15, 7 am to 12 noon Supports Ingham Palliative Care

SHOP LOCAL

AGISTMENT AVAILABLE Agistment for cattle is available on a long term lease in the following locations: LOCATION:

APPROXIMATE CARRYING CAPACITY: El Arish ....................................... 100 Head Steers Leichhardt Road ......................... 120 Head Steers Caravan Hill ............................ 100 Head Breeders Sandy Creek Road ................... 80 Head Breeders Full terms and conditions are available on application or by calling Tully Sugar Limited on 4068 4777.

Expressions of interest close on Friday, 27 November, 2020 and should be addressed to: Mr John Edwards Chief Operating Officer Tully Sugar Limited PO Box 441 TULLY QLD 4854 or e-mail to: jedwards@tsl.com.au

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Agnes Kim

Registered Acupuncturist

Private Health Fund Rebates Traditional & Laser Acupuncture Cupping Therapy Holistic Treatments, Healing & Pain Relief

AIRCONDITIONING

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INSTALLING AND CLEANING

•Michael Electrical Contractor Licence: 82279 • Arctick Dean 0400 029 488Licence: L045699 • RTA Number: AU45324

Tully: Tuesday and Saturday Innisfail: Wednesday and Friday

mickodean@hotmail.com Michael Dean 0400 029 488

0474 531 775

mickodean@hotmail.com

Walk Right In, Sit Right Down For

Gents Haircuts ............... $15 Ladies Haircuts .............. $20 Children Haircuts from ... $10

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BARBERS

BARBER – INGHAM OPEN: Monday to Saturday

Constructions  MAINTENANCE

QBCC: 1140513 Renovations Maintenance PHONE: Splanlift Sheds New Homes

0428 312 340 QBCC: 1140513

BUILDER OF NEW HOMES / RENOVATIONS / EXCAVATIONS AND TIP TRUCK HIRE QBCC REGISTERED 1240132

www.purkonconstructions.com.au andrew@purkonconstructions.com.au

KIT ONLY OR COMPLETE Cassowary Coast Sheds BUILDS COMPLETE BUILDS

0410577944 0410 577 944

WeONLY are LOCAL KIT OR and we put back into our LOCAL COMMUNITY! COMPLETE BUILDS

CABINETMAKERS

BUILDER OF NEW HOMES /

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Weather conditions are BRUTAL! Cassowary Coast Weather conditions are Sheds BRUTAL! Cassowary Coast understand that.

We are LOCAL and we put back into our LOCAL COMMUNITY!

0419 711 946 Office: 4068 8099

Back in Motion Chiropractic

Cabinetmaker ANDREW PURKISS 0410577944 BUILDER/OPERATOR tropwd60@bigpond.net.au

0410577944

Sheds understand that.

Specialising in Kitchens, Shops & Office Fitouts Vanities & Robes

Practice Hours: INNISFAIL

Kevin Sorensen –

Mobile: 0419Mobile: 026 069 - Phone: 4068 069 8004 - Phone: 4068 8004 0419 026 26 REID ROAD, BEACH 4852 - Phone: Mobile: 0419 026QMISSION 069 8004 26 MISSION REID ROAD, BEACH4068 Q 4852

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ABN 21 035679387 1 Watkins Street, Tully

Cabinet Maker & Carpenter Tuesday 8am - 12pm Everything from KitchensThursday to Odd 9am Jobs- 6pm

61193 Bruce Highway FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR Diggers Creek, EL ARISH, Queensland

Tully: 4068 2225

0437 742 449 – AH Innisfail: 4068 5375 4061 2225 Email. ching19635@bigpond.com

RELIABLE

PRESSURE CLEANING  Domestic and Industrial  Driveways - Paths - Shed Floors  House (Exterior) and Roofs and Mould Removal  Gutter Cleaning  Machinery

Contact Trevor and Brenton Edwards 0427 665 571 or 4068 7456

REID ROAD, MISSION BEACH Q 4852

Back in Motion Chiropractic

 FAMILY CARE  PEDIATRICS  PRE & POST NATAL CARE  SPORTS INJURIES

INNISFAIL 4061 2225 Monday - Friday

B. App Sci (Human Movement and Health Studies) B. Hlth Sci (Chiropractic) M. Clinical Chiropractic

TULLY 4068 2225 Tuesday and Thursday Please welcome our new dentist,

DENTISTS

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Call Paul Sabadina for a QUOTE

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1/27 Owen Street, Innisfail 26 Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6pm CHIROPRACTORS

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QBCC No 1214279

 NEW HOMES AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTOR

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BUILDER OF/ EXCAVATIONS NEW HOMES / RENOVATIONS AND TIP TRUCK HIRE RENOVATIONS / EXCAVATIONS QBCC REGISTERED 1240132 AND TIP TRUCK HIRE BUILDER/OPERATOR

Ph: 0428 312 340

Cassowary KIT ONLY Coast Sheds OR

ANDREW PURKISS ANDREW PURKISS BUILDER/OPERATOR BUILDER/OPERATOR

www.purkonconstructions.com.au ANDREW PURKISS Mike Priestley Mob: andrew@purkonconstructions.com.au

 SPANLIFT SHEDS

Email: smithygreg@bigpond.com EMAIL: smithygreg@bigpond.com

BUILDERS

BUILDERS

Cynthia, 20 Lannercost St, INGHAM  Ph: 0400 393 089

www.purkonconstructions.com.au QBCC REGISTERED 1240132 andrew@purkonconstructions.com.au

 RENOVATIONS

Dr Love-Amrit Singh

To book an appointment please

PHONE: 4061 1134 www.InnisfailDentists.com.au

0400 506 7

Lic. # 69644 Au 26240

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Servicing & Repairs to all Cars, 4WD & light commercials

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FOR ALL YOUR PEST PROBLEMS

GARY ANDREWS OUR CASSOWARY COAST SPECIALIST

Felix Reitano Furniture

Phone 4068 1685 REMOVALS

After Hours 0418 739Across 979 Town,

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ARY 0179

Modern Diagnostic Equipment Wheel Alignments Clutch & Gear Box Repairs Steering, Suspension & Brake Repairs Safety Certificates - LV & LT Trailer Repairs Log BookServicing 109 Cartwright Steet, INGHAM PHONE:Tyres 4776 5007

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Soil test for Pachymetra before planting

Greg Shannon

GROWERS are reminded that now is a good time to soil sample, not only for nutrition for next year’s crop but also to see what levels of Pachymetra exist on blocks that are going into fallow.

Pachymetra Root Rot is a root disease caused by a fungus which can impact all areas of the sugar industry value chain. The disease attacks the sugar cane root system, causing yield and stool loss, often accompanied by an increased level of soil going to the mill.

It was first identified in the wet tropics in the 1980s (Magarey 1989) and its impact can be a limiting factor to both productivity and cane quality. Management includes monitoring the level of Pachymetra through soil sampling and where possible planting a high yielding resistant variety. Research by SRA, much of it done locally, has determined the critical levels of Pachymetra spores/kg of soil at which crop yield loss can occur.

Generally the cortical levels start at 50,000 spores/kg for standing crops. It is worth pointing out though that Pachymetra is not a stand-alone issue and management of it needs to be considered along with the many other factors affecting yield and cane quality.

Surveys to monitor this disease were carried out in Tully in 2004 and 2007 by SRA (BSES) and then in 2013 and 2018 by Tully Sugar Limited working with the local SRA lab. These surveys are designed to highlight the issue and remind growers of the need to soil test before planting.

Through these surveys we saw a lift in the levels of Pachymetra in Tully by 2013, which more than likely

followed the changeover in varieties once smut hit the industry in 2007. Many of the smut susceptible various were Pachymetra resistant, so we had to move to a range of varieties that could handle smut but were only intermediate for Pachymetra, like Q208 and Q200.

Over a period of time the levels of Pachymetra start to increase slowly in intermediate varieties, plus the very wet years around 2010-11 could have played a role in helping the disease increase in spores/kg in some sub districts and possibly other regions as well.

In the 2018 survey we saw a good drop in the levels in each of the Tully sub districts, following some drier years plus the introduction of some better yielding Pachymetra resistant varieties like Q253, and Q251.

We now have an increasing number of higher yielding Pachymetra resistant varieties that are showing yield promise like SRA 6 and SRA 26 and these should help keep the levels of Pachymetra down to a manageable level in the years ahead.

So Pachymetra is something to consider when going into fallow to help decision making for planting in 2021 and now is a good time to sample, especially with the local TCPSL 2 for 1 deal still in place. Take one sample, get one free.

For more information call Greg Shannon, TSL on 0400 586 968 or Peter Sutherland, TCPSL on 0429 022 702.

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Bowls News Ingham Ladies’ Bowls INGHAM Trophy afternoon saw us host our sister clubs, Noorla and Macknade; an enjoyable time was had by all that attended. The day’s play was sponsored

by Alison Rutherford; thank you Alison for your continued support. The day’s winners were N Mancuso, G Cockrell and Elsa Piotto who defeated K Haupt, W Coe, J Casanovas, V Raiteri 17/7.

Runners Up: M Spano, B Eddleston, K Rotondo, A Fudriga 20 defeated C Pizzi, J Colson, C Wickens, C Cobb 15; R Rose, L DiBella, S Ryan 16 v C Hewitt, C Ellems, L Melvin 9; M Moore, J Fenoglio, J Craven 13 v S DiBella, A Rutherford, N Evans 11.

Next week sees us playing at Noorla; remember it is an early start again. See you all on the green there.

Ingham Ladies Bowls Club only managed to play three Club Championships this year, a strange year that started off well before COVID-19 decided to play havoc with our schedule; better luck in 2021.

Results were: Championship Singles, Janice Casanovas; R/U E Piotto.

Championship Pairs, Louisa Di Bella & Elsa Piotto; R/U Judy Fenoglio & Alison Rutherford. Championship Rinks, Sandy Ryan, Jan Craven, Kay Rotondo, J Fenoglio; R/U Pat Miguel, I Mahon, B Eddleston, J Colson.

Winners of Ingham’s Presentation of Trophies day were Elsa Piotto, Grace Cockrell and Nella Mancuso

Macknade Bowls SOCIAL played on November 5 Rinks: Elsa Piotto, Lui Marbelli, Trevor Fox, Dwayne Piotto 23 def Brett Haupt, Mario Marbelli, Max Thompson, Jan Colson17; John Piotto, Coral Gard, Francesca Rosadi, Ross Fichera 37 def Wixi, Kaye O’Sullivan, Ian Wood, Len Schifilliti 13.

Social played on November 8 Rinks: Mario Marbelli, Coral Gard, Trevor Fox, Bart Cummins 29 def Jack Thompson, Anna Fudriga, Marie Thompson, Kerryn Haupt 10; Lui Marbelli, Francesca Rosadi, John Eyre, Ross Fichera 31 def Michael Blake, Jan Leach, Garry Harvey, Jack Righetti 11.

THIS week at Silkwood Bowls Club Wednesday, November 4: Barry Green and Anna Della Bella def Bryan Brooks and Alan Hudson 22/17; Dan Dunne, Dutchy and Ron Mathews def Denise Charman, Karin Rastoll and Delmo Tarditi 19/18.

Elio Crema Cup, November 7 & 8: Section 1 and Section 2 teams coming from Edge Hill, Brothers Edmonton, Cairns, Gordon Vale, Tully, Marlin Coast, Innisfail, Babinda, South Johnstone, West Cairns and Silkwood contested each other over five rounds in a playoff to determine the final competitors.

A thrilling finish between Edge Hill and Innisfail took place and kept everyone in suspense until the very last end, where Innisfail secured a win by one shot. Congratulations to all teams.

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

Our contact no is 0459 211 552. In doubt of play, give us a call. Email: silkwoodbowlsclubinc@gmail.com.

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Tully Bowls Club Anna Fudriga, Kay Rotondo, Beverley Eddleston and Maria Spano were Runners Up on Presentation of Trophies Day.

Silkwood Bowls Club

Men’s Singles: Mal Dorey 25 def Dwayne Piotto 20; a very close game and well done to Dwayne in his first singles competition.

Please have your name in by 12.30pm to Lui on 0429 183 035 for a game on Thursday starting at 1.30pm; there will be NO bowls on Sunday this week.

Our condolences go out to the family of our Life Member Heather Biviano.

LEGEND: Lead (L), Second (2nd), Third (3rd), Skip (S) Men’s Pairs, Friday Nov 6 Winners: Andrew Cole, Pat Ryan; Scores: Andrew Cole, Pat Ryan defeated Ian Wood, Peter Herman 24 to 14; Albert Bison, Allen Torielli, Ren Cantatore def Kevin Lawlor, Rico Basaglia, Tony Koop 23 to 21; Gary Brierley, Cliff Johnson def Delmo Ganza, John Hamlyn 17 to 15; John Eddleston, Stan Cotton def John Holmes, Kevin Walker 16 to 14.

Mixed Social Bowls, Sunday Nov 8 Winners: Michael Bube, Jan Craven, Alf Di Bella; Scores: Michael Bube (L), Jan Craven (3rd) Alf Di Bella (S) def Bev Eddleston (L), Kevin Walker (3rd), Tony Koop (S) 30 to 12 - 21 points to 7; Maria Moore (L), Ian Wood (2nd) Norma Evans (3rd), John Hamlyn (S) def Jan Colson (L), Stan Cotton (2nd), John Eddleston (3rd), Ren Cantatore (S) 24 to 12 - 17 points to 9; John Lone (L), Len Mahon (2nd), Elsa Piotto (3rd), Rico Basaglia (S) def Roger Celotto (L), Grace Cockrell (2nd), Pat Ryan (3rd), Cliff Johnson (S) 28 to 20 - 19 points to 9; Kevin Lawlor (L), Alan Hodson (3rd), John Piotto (S) def Max Thompson (L), Luisa Di Bella (3rd), Peter Herman (S) 23 to 16 -17 points to 10 points.

Thursday Barefoot Bowls has been postponed until further notice.

Men’s Pairs, Friday, Nov 13: Names in to Club by 1.45 pm; Phone 4776 2117; game starts at 2.15 pm; bar open.

Sunday, Nov 15: Dunn Cup Celebrations, Mixed Social Bowls. Names into the Club by 6pm Saturday, Nov 14; phone 4776 2117; game starts at 1.30 pm; bar open. Free BBQ after the game.

Sunday Bar Roster: Frank Pallanza; Sunday Selectors: Allen Torielli and Rico Basaglia.

NO bowls on Wednesday, November 4, due to catering at the club.

Sunday, November 8: Team 1 - John Taylor, Margaret Fanna (11) v Team 2 Leno Ceccato, Bev Harrop (5); Team 3 - Michael Knight, Judy Hood (5) v Team 4 Robyn Brunello, Joanne Townsend (11); Team 5 - Mary Bacic, John Jones, Ron Senini (12) v Team 6 - John Brown, Pauline Edwards, Pam Staier (4).

After Smoko: Team 1 (11) v Team 3 (5); Team 2 (8) v Team 4 (8); Team 5 (3) v Team 6 (13). Winners on the day were John Taylor and Margaret Fanna.

Club Championship, Mixed Pairs: John Brown, Judy Hood (29) def Mary Bacic, Ray Downing (13); Peter Smith, Val Zamora (23) def Mick deVries, Margaret Fanna (18).

Please put names in the book for Ham Day, Sunday December 6, Luncheon Dec 11, and Army Day. Our Club House is available to hire for functions.

Please phone the club on 4068 1230 for more information. Cheers!

Friday, November 13, 2020

Noorla Bowls - Winner, 2020 B Grade Singles Championship, Sue Pizzi

Noorla Ladies’ Bowls SOCIAL Bowls Results, Wednesday, October 21: G. Byrns, S Cotton 23 (d) A Bisson, K Wegert 22; H Magennis, A La Rosa, R Peterson 28 (d) M Todd, G Bisson, P Poggio 5.

Wednesday, October 28: G Bisson, J Leonardi, A Bisson, C Cobb 25 (d) C Pizzi, A La Rosa, V Raiteri, S Cotton 17; I Byrns, C Hewett, G Byrns, R Peterson 22 (d) M Todd, S Scott, C Ellems, K Wegert 19.

Wednesday, November 4: H Magennis, V Raiteri, A Bisson, K Wegert 26 (d) C Hewett, M.Todd, A La Rosa, S Cotton 24; R Rose, C Ellems, G Byrns 19 (d) I Byrns, P Poggio, G Rose 13.

Competition Results: Congratulations to Sue Pizzi for coming up trumps in the “B” Grade Singles championship for 2020 and also to Rosemary Rose who achieved runners up in this event.

Round 3, Tuesday, October 10: S Pizzi 25 (d) C Hewett 7. The final round of the 2020 Championship Pairs was played on Wednesday, November 4: congratulations to R Rose & C Cobb for taking out top spot in this event and to C Hewett & V Raiteri for achieving second place. R Rose, C Cobb 28 (d) N Mancuso & M Bandiera 11. Consistency Singles, October 28: C Cobb 150 (d) C Pizzi 90; C Ellems 154 (d) M Bandiera 136; R Rose 155 (d) V Ratieri 95; October 10: C Cobb 154 (d) R Rose 126.

Date Claimers: Noorla Ladies, Presentation of Trophies afternoon Wednesday, November 18: Cards called at 12.45pm for a 1.00pm start. Names to the Games Director please.

Next Committee Meeting: AGM, Wednesday, November 4, commencing at 9.00am followed by Monthly Committee Meeting and Christmas Luncheon.

Ladies’ Social Mixed Bowls Wednesdays commencing at 1.30pm. For more information or to nominate, please call 4776 2179. Names in by 1pm; dress code is mufti. All welcome.

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Bowls News Babinda Bowls Club

WINNERS of social bowls on Thursday were Les Maxwell/Joe Vella/Jim Azzopardi. Runners up were John Sheehan/ Kevin Anderson/Ron Omodei. Names in by 1.00 for 1.30pm start next Thursday.

The Elio Crema Shield was held at Silkwood over the weekend, with six of our bowlers (half of the available members) representing the Club.

The Babinda ‘5-A-Side Medley Day’ is to be held on Sunday, November 29.

Five bowlers (three men and two ladies) to contest singles, pairs, triples and fours over eight games of 50 minutes duration, with each player to play four games. This is a novel and fun day; still room for two teams.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday produced some very close game results with the team of John Fossey, Greg Steve, Don Lowe and John Kempster running out winners

of the day.

In mixed pairs results, Sam Pagano and Bev Anderson defeated Mal Clifford and Ann Windsor, while Sergio Dalla Pozza and Eileen Hamann defeated both Presidents Alf Strano and Diana O’Brien.

Doug Juhas and Snow Clark played a competitive game of bowls and defeated Steve Howe and John Fossey in the club pairs.

In club triples, Terry Curran, Graeme Anderson and John Kremastos defeated Ian Humphries, Matt Achello and Louie Fedalto in a close encounter.

Congratulations to the team of John Phillips, Mal Bright, Chris McCaffery and ‘strong arm’ Sergio Dalla Pozza who defeated Edge Hill 22-21 in the final of the Coastal Division of the Elio Crema Shield. They will now play Yungaburra who were the winners of the Tableland Division at Mareeba this Sunday.

In conclusion, please check the notice board for any club games yet to be played.

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Innisfail Ladies Bowls THE final of the Edgerton Three Bowl Pairs promises to be a great game of bowls.

In the semi-finals played on Wednesday Eileen Hamann and Ann Rule defeated Lyn Stevenson and Joan Atkinson 33-9 while Pam Anderson and Dell Steve defeated Bev Anderson and Catarina Cook 28-11.

Next Wednesday afternoon, Eileen Hamann and Ann Rule will face Pam Anderson and Dell Steve to determine the overall winner.

Two social games were played on Wednesday where Louise Hoskins and Diana O’Brien 15 defeated Sue Morrison and Dian Catelan 13.

Jan Edgerton, Deb Fitzgerald and Jan Dunn 17 defeated Daphne Kirkman, Marg Hesp and Jan Dunn 11.

Ladies are reminded the monthly meeting will be held next Wednesday, November 18 at 11.00am.

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clubs to hold their Christmas break-up days with South Johnstone first up on Tuesday, November 17 commencing at 10.00am.

Work continues to progress well on the bowl’s club’s retaining wall.

South Johnstone Bowls TEN bowlers enjoyed a game of social bowls last Sunday afternoon. In the triples game Roy McCarthy, Kevin Villialba and Cathy Hitchings won both their games against Albert Holder, Vera Rowe and Tim Kerrigan.

In the pairs game the teams of Louise Hoskings and Peter Hitzke, and Anna Rowbottom and Fred Caltabiano, both won a game each.

The overall winners on the day went to Roy Mc Carthy’s team.

Friday night bowls are on again this Friday: names in by 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start; come along for a fun night of bowls.

Innisfail golfers crowned FNQGA Foursomes B Grade champions THE Innisfail Golf course is in fantastic condition thanks to all the members who make the effort to maintain the course and clubhouse.

Congratulations to Innisfail's Jake and Caine Cockle, the newest Far North Queensland Golf Association Foursomes B Grade champions, played at El Arish Country Club on November 1.

The Cockle combination played well to hold off Gordonvale members Rob Riggal and Michael Morgan by two shots to claim victory.

Well done to Jim Ferguson who shot the lights out on Wednesday Allsporters competition and

is currently running tied second in the Maurie Jarrot Consistency series.

Results 1st - Jim Ferguson 22pts 2nd - Craig Alman 20pts NTP - Craig Alman Aman Singh and newcomer Josh Jones played well in Friday's 9-Hole competition to be tied and in the countback.

Results 1st - Aman Singh 19pts 2nd - Josh Jones 19pts NTP - Lance Masina A field of 30 players braved the hot conditions to battle it out for the prizes in Saturday's 18-Hole Custom Build Constructions Stableford. The course was in great con-

Cardwell Golf THURSDAY’S Ladies' competition was won by Kass Marshall (37) with June Kane (35) in second place. NTP was Anne Jodrell and the approach shot was taken by Sneza Lazarus.

Thursday's 13-hole Sporters winner was Phil Wyatt (32), second was Kev Martin (31) and third Keith Hoare (30) on a countback. The rundown was Peter Topen (30), Sneza Lazarus, Giff Pershouse and Dave Hoare all on 29 points.

On Saturday the Men’s Monthly Medal sponsored

by Col Woods was won

by Mick Hurcum (67)

followed by Greg Dearlove (68) in second on a countback from Rowly Mott (68) in third place.

The Ladies’ Monthly Medal sponsored by Mandy Carucci was won by Denise Walton (64), followed

by Marina Hoare (71).

The rundown went to Andrew Green (69), Dave Hoare and Phil Pentecost (70), Warren Stahel (71) and Rod Rackley, Geoff Reading and Phil Wyatt on 72 points. NTPs Keith Hoare with two pins, Phil Pentecost, Rod Rackley, Greg Smith and Jackie Olditch.

On Sunday the Local Community Ambrose,

dition and the balls were running forever.

3 & 12:

Jake Cockle and Addi Butorac were the best of the morning groups and held the clubhouse lead on 36 points.

5 & 14: Mick Wilkinson

Lance Masina, Des Hensler and the club's latest Hole in One expert John Lombardi also came in with 36 points.

Ian Street closed out well and secured the win with an impressive 38 points.

Results 1st: Ian Street 38pts c/b 2nd: 38pts

Lance

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NTPs 1 & 10: Addi Butorac 2 & 11: Aman Singh the last for the year, was enjoyed by 10 teams.

The Local Community led by Seafarm contributed a wonderful array of prizes. It was a nine hole four person Ambrose. The winners were the Rednecks (Ian Burchell, Tracey Hennessy and Liam and Lisa Bamber), in second place were Partee-on (Nigel Baker, Brent Petersen and Keith and Lyn Bagley), in third place the TUGAS (Andrew Herbertson, Paul Walton, Ray Carucci and Bill Dorries), and in fourth DILLIGAF (Kass Marshall, Ian Brooks and Mick and Lil Hurcum). The longest drives were Mick Hurcum (Men 0-26 handicap), Kenny Kane (Men 27+

4 & 13: John Tizissis 6 & 15: Trent Mann 7 & 16: Vaughan Smith 8 & 17: 9 & 18: Robert Mills Innisfail juniors competed in one of the final weekends for the junior golf season at the club.

They played in carts due to the heat and had a great time with Sam Costello and Aidan Herbert playing well for their wins.

Results 9 Hole - 1st: Sam Costello

Innisfail's Caine and Jake Cockle are the newest Far North Queensland Golf Association Foursomes 6 Hole - 1st: Aidan Her- B Grade champions which was played at El Arish Country Club bert handicap), Mandy Carucci (Ladies 0-36 handicap) and Lil Hurcum (37+ handicap).

timesheet can be viewed on the Cardwell Golf Club

Thursday: Ladies’ 18hole comp and Sporters.

Saturday is the 2020 Medal of Medals and John Guyatt Memorial Shield sponsored by Greg Smith, Cardwell Post Office; once again, thank you for your valued sponsorship.

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Please note: competitions will be played in groups of four at eight-minute intervals, registration is still via timesheet.

Register by email to: enquire@ cardwellgolfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigpond. com, or by phone or text to 0414 359 314. The

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Gough Plastic Ingham Rallysprint

SARI HYYTINEN SAFETY is paramount when organising a competition and its importance became crucial when car number 18 rolled five times. The Townsville City Autosport Club (TCAC), the event organisers, were well prepared to respond in the case of an emergency and it was not long before an ambulance came to assist.

The participants felt excited to be able to compete in such a great event hosted in a beautiful part of Queensland when the council had made lots of effort to ensure that the roads were in good condition for the event. Greg Fitzgerald who has been competing for fifteen years. Fitzgerald came to the rally as the navigator for car 7, a 1974 Toyota Celica.

“We are here because TCAC have put in a lot of hard work to organise the event and the Hinchinbrook council have allowed us to come here,” Fitzgerald said. “My passion is rally, it is quite a historical sport. One time it was about reliability of cars and going the distance and it still is. It is a test of man and machine. It is two men or women in a machine getting through

to the end. It’s a challenge, it’s an adventure and when the driver, the navigator and the car are all working together perfectly, time slows down.”

When speaking with participants regarding the dangers of participating in an event like a sprint rally, they informed me they are aware of the dangers and have their cars fitted with a roll cage and all the protective equipment required to help keep them safe.

From the start of COVID it has affected the sport, but participants were excited to be getting back to it now, coming from Cairns down to Rockhampton. If the participants in the sprint rally liked the event then it may become the location for a future state event.

“We had planned this event earlier in the year, but due to COVID we had to cancel it. This is an opportunity that the council contacted us about.

We are more than happy to come up and support the Ingham district,” one of the organisers from TCAC, Geoff Nicol said.

“We have got everything from a three time Australian rally champion to four beginners.”

“The best thing about holding events in the Her-

bert district is you get an opportunity to really show off the region. We have got Broadwater state forest behind us. We have competitors camping up here at the moment. They will also have an opportunity to pull up at our pubs, restaurants, cafes in the middle of Ingham and really enjoy even the outskirts of Ingham while they are visiting the region,” state member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto said.

Gavin Reibelt VK4ZZ, Lyndall Reibelt VK4ZVTI and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Demetto

Friday, November 13, 2020

Tully/Mission Beach junior cricket teams register wins

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Innisfail Thunder and Tully Tier 2 (Under 13) cricket teams who played on Saturday at Goondi Sporting complex

Mission Beach Tier 2 (Under 13) cricket players Charlize Liddle, Jaxon Liddle and Braydon Smith

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TULLY/MISSION Beach Tier 3 cricket team played against Rovers at Miller Oval in Tully last Saturday. Tully/Mission Beach played very well again and managed to have Rovers all out for 78. In return the home team scored 80 in 18.3 overs with the loss of only two wickets.

This week's shoutout goes to captain Brendan Verri for making 40 runs not out, Jackson Lindsay for his bowling figures of 1/8 in 3 overs and Julian Getejanc for his motivation and great catch in the field.

Innisfail Thunder were up against Tully in Tier 2 at Goondi Bend, Innisfail on Saturday. Innisfail batted first and scored 9/75 (total 54). Tully chased the score down scoring 6/129 (total 111).

Mission Beach Tier 2 (Under 13) cricket team played a home game against Innisfail Monsoon last Saturday at MARCS Park and played well to claim the win.

A special mention to Charlize Liddle for top scoring with 40 runs, Jaxon Liddle with impressive bowling figures of 3/21, as well as young Braydon Smith for scoring his first runs and bagging his first wicket.

In Round 3 of the Jimmy Maher Cup Blue competition, Innisfail played Mulgrave where Mulgrave batted first after winning the toss.

Mulgrave scored 5/160 from 29 overs and in reply Innisfail fell well short with 6/52. Callum Scullen was the pick of the Innisfail bowlers with 3/27 and 13 runs.

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first grade player Christo Van Vuuren from Mission Beach Cricket Club earned selection in the 16-19 years Peninsula Boys cricket team to contest the Peninsula School Sport Regional Championships from March 7-9, 2021 in Redlands.

Kyte Keen from Innisfail District Cricket Association has gained selection in the Under 15s Northern Flames (combined Far North (Cairns) and North (Townsville) Queensland) Girls Cricket team and will contest the Under 15 Female State Championship held at Redlands, Brisbane from December 14-17.

After a week's break due to representative games, local senior cricket fixtures will return this weekend.

First grade player Christo Van Vuuren from Mission Beach Cricket Club has been selected in the 16 - 19 years Peninsula Boys cricket team and compete in Brisbane next March in the Regional Championships

Tribute to football Legend Evan Blackman CLARE WATSON INDIGENOUS football legend Evan Blackman, who passed away on November 1, is fondly remembered as an amazing rugby league player and all-round gentleman by his friend Vlad Polich.

“I wish to inform the Community of North Queensland of the passing of a rugby league legend who played for Southern Suburbs in Innisfail for several years,” Polich said. Blackman was Captain Coach of Southern Suburbs, Innisfail in 1968 and had represented Innisfail in the Foley Shield on many occasions.

He started playing for the Southern Suburbs through his close friendship with the then captain of the team, James Foreman.

Polich remembers the old days with pride, playing Rugby league with his good friend. “He was a gentleman, and he was one of the best rugby league players I’ve ever played with.” They met in 1964 when Blackman first came to Innisfail, and over the years formed a hard and fast friendship that comes through the intense comradeship shared in a football team. A particularly special memory for Polich was playing alongside Blackman in 1967 for the Foley shield competition in Mareeba where they were up against the Eacham team.

Blackman is remembered as a wonderful friend, and was well loved by everyone on the team. Not only a great friend, he was also a very respected player.

“Evan was ever eager on the football field and will always be remembered on his ability to break the line with his speed off the mark and the uncanny side step that resulted in many tries he scored or set up,” Polich said, “he was the kind of man that could just score a try from nothing. He was very quick.”

In 2017 the Innisfail Rugby league Centenary put together a list of the top Indigenous players of the last hundred years and the following was posted on their Facebook page: “Last night at the Leprechauns/Mossman game, the Centenary Committee acknowledged

Indigenous Legends who played rugby league over the past 100 years.” Evan Blackman’s name is displayed alongside other Indigenous footy legends.

Innisfail has won four Foley Shield Grand finals in their history, and Blackman was playing for Innisfail for two of those.

In 1968 Blackman headed back down south, and Polich became the President of the Southern Suburbs

in January of 1967, until June of 1972 when he moved on to Cairns. He describes those years in the 60s as “a golden hour for footy”, with cities and towns being filled to the max for Rugby League games. “Evan was a great club man and a sporting gentleman both on and off the field, as well as a great family man,” Polich said. “He will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends.”

The 1966 Southern Suburbs team and some Committee members. Back row- Brian Denmead, Roy Camp, Vlad Polich, Evan Blackman, Les Pezzutti,Vic Kovacich, James Foreman (Captain Coach) George Amigdalos, Bill Boycon, Jack Foster. Front row- Jim Foreman (Junior), Tom Sandiman, Alan McComski, Kevin Duve, Chris Morris, Tom Slater, Ken Mucken, Greg Bandiera, Stephen Foreman and Gerry Grasso.

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Local cyclist Ken Dyson smashes record from Innisfail to Cairns MARIA GIRGENTI ON the morning of Friday, August 28, Innisfail cyclist

Ken Dyson set off from the Innisfail Post Office in only the second attempt on the Innisfail to Cairns record since 1953.

With excellent weather conditions including a tailwind, Dyson made extremely rapid progress with his speed frequently approaching 50kmh.

Making his way through Cairns, Dyson was severely hampered by traffic lights and roadworks but pressed on strongly to reach the Cairns Post Office and shave more than 14 minutes off the previous record.

Lachlan Davis from Kin Kin, Noosa who set the previous record in June 2018, congratulated Dyson on his "astonishing achievement" of completing the 88.51km journey in 2:08:21, at an average speed of 40.7kmh.

"Beating that time would take an incredible effort, and not likely from me!" he added.

Dyson, who previously made an unofficial record from Innisfail-Millaa Millaa to Innisfail, said aside from the roadworks he was very happy with how the ride had panned out.

He has now set his sights on other point-to-point records in the region, including the 62km ride from Innisfail Post Office to Millaa Millaa Post Office, as well as Tully to Cairns which is 140kms.

Local cyclist Ken Dyson has ridden his way to an official record after he blitzed the previous record from Innisfail to Cairns which was previously set in 2018

His latest achievement is now registered on the Road Record Association of Australia website. This association was established in 2018 to preserve, ratify and encourage road cycling records throughout Australia.

Friday, November 13, 2020 Point-to-point records are usually always from post office to post office, although in small or regional towns who don't have a post office, a significant landmark such as the Town Hall can be substituted.

On October 25, Dyson took part in the Club Championships which was a 60km race around Mareeba.

Last month, Dyson was part of Cassowary Coast Flyers who were the first male team across the line at the 70.3 IRONMAN Cairns Asia-Pacific Championship with a total time of 4:36. Luke Mills did the 1.9kms swim leg, Dyson completed the 90kms cycle and Ben Melville 21.1km run.

Dyson was part of the Cassowary Coast Flyers Luke Mills - Swim - 27:35 Ken Dyson - Bike - 2:36 Ben Melville Run - 1:27 Total time: 4hrs 36min) and were the first male team across the line in the 70.3 IRONMAN Cairns Asia-Pacific Championship held last month.

In January this year, Dyson competed in Australian Masters Titles in Adelaide where he finished fifth in the 20km time trial which is based on individual performance against the clock. He finished seventh in the 60kms road race and 10th in the criterium (60 - 65 years age group).

When he was in England, Dyson started road racing at the age of 14 where he won junior championships before he moved to Australia in 1991. He has called Innisfail home for 11 years.

The avid cyclist rides a Trek Madone carbon fibre bike weighing 7kgs and averages 300 to 400kms weekly with regular training runs around the region including the Palmerston Highway, Mourilyan Harbour, Etty Bay, Bramston Beach and Mission Beach.

So far Dyson has clocked up 14,435 kms which he monitors on the Strava app and is aiming to reach 17,000 kms by the end of the year.

Tully/Mission Beach Pickleball Club Games

PLAYED in the ‘Igloo’ on October 20, 2020

Eleven members rocked up to play doubles and results were as follows:Gina & Doug defeated Coral & Don; Jeff & Edna were beaten by Edith & Bea; Don & Doug defeated Trish & Coral; Edith & Stan lost to Gina & Jeff; Stan & Gina overpowered Edna & Edith; Jeff & Coral defeated Don & Bea; Stan & Doug overpowered Kate & Trish; Gina & Edith were beaten by Edna & Jeff; Bea & Stan won with Don & Kate failing to score; Coral & Gina overwhelmed Trish & Doug; Kate & Stan beat Don & Edith; Bea & Kate defeated Edna & Edith; Stan & Don lost to Doug & Jeff who swapped and Don & Jeff lost to Stan & Doug.

Gina & Trish failed to score against Coral & Edith; Stan & Bea defeated Coral & Edith; Kate & Gina overpowered Edna & Trish; Coral & Stan defeated Don & Jeff; Doug & Edna lost to Bea & Edith; Kate & Coral were beaten by Trish & Gina; Don & Stan lost to Jeff & Edith; Coral & Edna were beaten by Kate & Bea; Stan & Edith defeated Jeff & Trish; Don & Coral lost to Bea & Kate.

Gina six wins.

Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/groups/282796549606462 On October 10, our club members attended a World Pickleball ‘Come and Try’ Day held in Malanda. The day was very successful and the Malanda Club gained several new members as a result. Pickleball is gaining impetus worldwide.

On Wednesday, October 14, our club tried night Pickleball. The lighting and temperature were excellent for the game, and those who work in the daytime, could attend. It has been decided to hold night games fortnightly. In November, we played on the 11th and will play again on the 25th commencing at 6pm. Everyone is welcome to come and have a go. All equipment (except Tully/Mission Beach Club Members at Malanda closed-in shoes) is supplied.

Each game of doubles takes about 10 minutes to play. Twenty-four games for a two hour period is very good going.

Similar to singles in table tennis, the winning side needs to score 11 points. If the score is close, a team needs to lead by two points to win.

This is only Edna’s second week of Pickleball and she has picked it up remarkably, already playing competitively.

Well done, Edna!

Members played a different number of games, but the players who won most matches for the morning were: Stan with eight wins, Bea scored seven wins and

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Tully Netball Association players aged 9 - 14 years, coaches and managers at a Cairns netball carnival held in August TULLY Netball Association’s transformation journey started in 2014, when for a very long time there were limited and intermittent netball experiences offered to junior players aged 5-17.

Membership numbers were slowly shrinking, and the association's future growth and sustainability was limited without junior netball programs to help attract members, build skills, as well as retain players, umpires and coaches.

At this time, girls wanting to participate in Net Set Go or play junior netball fixtures needed to travel to Innisfail.

“The community response to Net Set Go and junior netball programs and competitions was overwhelming” So, a small group of dedicated, determined, and hardworking community-minded volunteers within the association developed and introduced Net Set Go and junior netball programs to provide netball experiences for juniors aged 5-17 years within the Tully district and southern Cassowary Coast.

The community response to Net Set Go and junior netball programs and competitions was overwhelming, and participation demand for netball in Tully was so strong it resulted in membership more than doubling over a five-year period. This was a massive achievement, but at the same time it compounded the longterm problem of netball delivery in Tully.

TNA is a long-standing sporting association in the Tully district, however the delivery of netball in Tully

has been problematic.

For many years, netball in Tully was played at the Cassowary Coast Regional Council owned facility at Tully Showgrounds which had one indoor and one outdoor court.

After the introduction of the junior netball program in 2014, club membership grew from 60-70 members in 2013 to upwards of 186 members in 2019. To accommodate the rapidly increase of participation demand, training and competitions were being conducted at up to three different venues in Tully each week on different days of the week.

The association was very disjointed, and it was a mammoth task to manage activities, programs and fixture competitions across these venues.

In 2017, after extensive community collaboration with Cassowary Coast Regional Council, it was established the council owned facilities were unable to be developed further to accommodate netball in Tully.

“In 2020, TNA was excited to have achieved their biggest goal with all grades of competition being played on the same night at the one venue, Tully State High's Multipurpose Centre.”

In 2018, Tully State High School and Education Queensland offered Tully State High's Multipurpose Centre as an alternative facility for the home of Tully

Netball.

After extensive community collaboration with Tully State High, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Netball Queensland and Department of Sport and Recreation, TNA developed a strategic plan focused on forming a partnership with Tully State High and moving all netball activities to the school's Multipurpose Centre.

In 2020, TNA was excited to have achieved their biggest goal with all grades of competition being played on the same night at the one venue, Tully State High's Multipurpose Centre.

This collaborative process, partnership, and subsequent shift of activities to Tully State High School was so successful that the Department of Sport and Recreation used TNA as a case study for Activate Queensland Active Environments grant initiative currently directed at delivering quality infrastructure that prioritises physical activity in educational settings and responds to community needs.

The hard work, success, growth and strong community profile achieved by TNA has not gone unnoticed and this year the association was recognised for their achievements with a state award, and were named Small Community Netball Association of the Year from Netball Queensland.

In 2018, Jane Nolan, TNA Junior netball coordinator was awarded a Cassowary Coast Regional Council Australia Day 'Service to Sport Award,' followed by Jenny Crema, former treasurer and registrar who received the same award in 2020.

Both recipients were instrumental in the introduction, ongoing development and success of junior netball and division three programs and have advanced the association through strategic planning initiatives and successful grant applications for equipment and infrastructure projects.

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Friday, November 13, 2020 opened at its current location at Silkwood-Japoon Road, Silkwood.

Silkwood Gun Club was officially opened by The Honourable JA Row MLA on June 15, 1969 and prior to its current location operated off two farms on No 6 Branch and Atherton Road.

The club was destroyed

by Cyclone Larry in 2006 and rebuilt then it went into hiatus for around six years until it was kicked off again by President Peter Robertson and his committee.

Silkwood Clay Target Club is reaping the awards as members are enjoying the benefits of the upgrades to their facilities made possible through State government funding. ment funding of $109,320 to upgrade the existing tive and members of Silk- and the Palaszczuk govMARIA GIRGENTI LAST year, Silkwood Clay Target Club was successful in securing Queensland state govern-

which has enabled them to complete construction of a new trap layout, including trap house, a new storage shed, as well as

switchboard at the clubhouse.

A letter has been sent on behalf of the execu-

wood Clay Target Club to Mick de Brenni Minister for Housing and Public Works, Digital Technology and Sport thanking him

ernment for their support and contribution.

In 2019, the club celebrated 50 years since it

Since 2012, the club has gone ahead in leaps and bounds due to the number of members who have volunteered many hours of their time and provided materials, skills and expertise to improve facilities.

This latest State funding has improved the sporting club's facilities and enabled more people in the surrounding area to enjoy what Silkwood Clay Target Club has to offer.

Innisfail shooter Lorry Calleja wins Top Marksman trophy for eighth time at Nashos shoot

LAST Saturday a field of 23 shooters assembled at the SSAA Ravenshoe and District Branch range and braved hot conditions for the annual Nashos Inter-branch rifle shoot competition.

Defending Nasho Marksman trophy holder from the Kurrimine August competition, Lorry Calleja drew barrier one and as range officer Gordon Gentle raised his red flag, the field including one New Zealand competitor were off to a quick start.

Hosts, Tableland Branch, fielded 10 shooters (seven Nashos) closely followed by nine shooters from the Innisfail branch (eight Nashos) and coming from behind were four shooters from Cairns branch (two Nashos).

Competition rules were established at the betting ring before the commencement of the shoot which were as follows: Rifle/Benchrest at 50m 10 rounds = 100 points, Rifle/Standing/ unsupported/offhand at 50m 10 rounds = 100 points, Pistol/Standing (best 10 of 13 to count) at 15m 10 rounds = 100 points. Highest possible score = 300 points.

Only Nasho members were eligible to win the Top Marksman trophy while nonNasho members were eligible to win the Highlanders trophy for the highest score and A 'Tail-enders Trophy' was created to recognise the importance of competing for those who finish at the rear of the field.

All scores including guests were considered for the Branch average total.

It was a branch trifecta for the Top Score with Innisfail shooter Lorry Calleja first across the line to record the high-

est score of 244.3, followed by Cairns shooter Adam Russo with 241 and Tableland shooter Brendan MacRae from Malanda with 220 points.

Russo was the winner of the Highlanders trophy for the highest nonNasho score having won the competition in 2018. MacRae recorded the highest score in 2019 with 244.1 points.

of their facilities, a brand-new enclosed annex, rifles and pistols, as well as coaching.

Niki Roach and Miriam Newton-Gentle did a great job with keeping scores

and directing the catering team while range officer Gordon Gentle assisted by Gary Sandilands conducted the shoot in an efficient manner. The next Nashos shoot will be held at Ravenshoe on May 8, 2021.

Top Nasho Marksman Trophy in first place was Calleja (Innisfail Branch) 244.3 points, second place was John Hewer (Tableland Branch) with 209.2 points and third place John Barbetti (Tableland Branch) with 206.1 points.

Lorry Calleja has now won this trophy on eight occasions since 2017 when he first competed. Last year's competition winner at Ravenshoe and trophy manufacturer Ray Byrnes was back in the field in sixth place with a creditable 202 Competitors who took part in the Nashos Inter-branch rifle shoot competition points.

Former Catering Corps soldier Di held in Ravenshoe on Saturday including winner of the day Lorry Calleja (Innisfail) Mecking took out the 'Tail-End Char- proudly holding the Top Nasho Marksman Trophy. Photo: Brendan MacRae lie' Award and was very proud of her achievement.

Branch scores are as follows: 1st place: Tableland Branch with an average score of 179 points for their 10 shooters, 2nd place: Innisfail Branch with an average score of 167 points for their 9 shooters and third place went to Cairns branch with an average score of 166 points for their four shooters.

At the end of the event, Tableland Branch President John Hardy thanked John Anderson and their host members for their support of this year's event and a donation was handed over in appreciation of this support. This included use

Innisfail shooter Di Mecking was thrilled to pick up the 'Tail-End Charlie' award

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Etty Bay hosts North Queensland Branch Surf Life Saving Championships MARIA GIRGENTI PERFECT weather conditions prevailed for the North Queensland Branch Surf Life Saving Championships held recently at Etty Bay beach and hosted by Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

Clubs from Etty Bay, Port Douglas to Mission Beach participated with Etty Bay Club winning the Team March Past on Sunday morning.

Etty Bay’s boat crew of David Jones, Jesse Witt, Daley Jones, Marty Cook and Paul Rinaudo had a clean sweep, winning all three of their races against Ellis Beach and Cairns boat crews.

Sandy the Surf Rescue

Dog stopped by for a visit to check in on the Green Cap activities and is always a huge hit with the Nippers.

The following Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club members were presented with age champion trophies: Under 10: Elle Gracie (Runner Up) Under 11: Isabella Peake (Runner Up) Under 13: Eden Cini (Runner Up) Under 14: Kodi Worth (Winner) 35-39 age group: Kylie Worth (Runner Up) 35-39 age group: Marty Westcott (Winner) 40-44 age group: Blaise Cini (Runner Up)

40-44 age group: Adrian Conroy (Winner) Isabella Peake, Beau Westcott, Eden Cini, Charlotte Cook, Kai Westcott, Kodi Worth, Daisy Conroy, Natalie Cook and Kai Greven from Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club were selected to compete in the Youth State Titles to be held in March next year on the Sunshine Coast.

It was a great team effort to be able to organise Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club Senior March Past and host the branch carnival in such challenging times. There were great numbers on the beach, and everyone competed in the true spirit of fun, friendship, family and fitness.

Competitors at the start of the Under 17s master's board rac

Sandy the Surf Rescue Dog was a huge hit with Gabriella, Logan, Teo, Ava and Lani

Etty Bay competitors Isabella Peake, Sasha Darveniza and Jemimah Conroy

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Innisfail fighters clean up at Beast Championship 4 in Gladstone MARIA GIRGENTI FOUR fighters from Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail had a clean sweep with four wins and three returned home with new Queensland state title belts after they competed at Beast Championship 4 Fight Night in Gladstone on Saturday.

This tournament featured 18 bouts with Quinton Smith and Kyle Mayocchi featuring on the main and co-main on the fight card in front of a capacity crowd.

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

Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport which uses a combination of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai fighting techniques and involves standup striking, as well grappling and ground fighting.

In his debut MMA Lightweight fight, Jonathan Kuhn won with a devastating first round KO against Amateur MMA fighter Jai Ruane from Victoria. He is hoping to enter the cage to fight again in Brisbane on December 5 where he will contest his first title belt.

Kuhn trains hard in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Fusion Fight and Fitness Cairns and Innisfail gyms and competes in both disciplines.

Brodie 'Smiling Assassin' Mayocchi who has an undefeated MMA 9-0 record and two title belts and stepped up in age to challenge himself against his opponent Jake Piper from Ronin Academy in Townsville.

Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail team Daryl Mayocchi with Jonathan Kuhn, Kyle Mayocchi, Quinton Smith, coach Clayton Cook, Brodie Mayocchi, Kristy Mayocchi and Kaity Mayocchi. Photo by Barefoot images. stopped the fight after his opponent Taj Fewquandie from Brisbane sustained a shoulder injury while he was pinned down on the canvas to claim the Knockout of the Night Award and is the new Adult Lightweight 70.3kg Amateur MMA champion.

Brodie, aged 15 won the bout in first round submission with a brutal rear naked choke of his opponent on the canvas to successfully defend his Junior Featherweight MMA 65.8kg title.

Quinton 'Da Hitman' Smith, aged 17 stepped up in weight and had a win via unanimous decision over five three-minute rounds in a brutal encounter against his much older and wiser opponent Luke 'Rattlesnake' Ruddick, aged 27 to claim his first Pro Adult Featherweight 65.8kg Muay Thai title belt and 10th straight title fight win.

Kyle 'KRUSHA' Mayocchi, aged 17 won his bout via a TKO in the first 30 seconds of round one and referee

Ruddick from Rockhampton had 16 fights, including pro fight experience, while Smith now has 30 fights under his

Jonathan Kuhn, Kyle Mayocchi, Quinton Smith and Brodie Mayocchi from Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail all had wins at Beast Championship 4 in Gladstone on Saturday with three fighters bringing home Queensland title belts. Photo by Barefoot images.

belt with 26 wins and four losses, added a 10th title belt to his collection and picked up a handy purse.

Smith dedicated his title fight win to Innisfail State College Year 12 student and schoolmate Darcy McKay who was tragically killed in a car accident on September 27.

For the rest of the year, Smith will have a well-earned break from fighting, but will return to training next week as next year he hopes to score his second pro fight at Beast One Championship in Brisbane.

All fighters especially wanted to thank their coaches Clayton Cook, Braid Jackson, Grattan Willey and Daryl Mayocchi who helped them prepare physically and mentally for their fights and for being

pushed to new limits.

They also paid tribute to their sponsors, families and supporters for their loyal support.

Due to his original opponent withdrawing due to injury, Clayton 'The Athlete' Cook from Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail for his retirement fight is now matched up against the highly experienced Corey Crittenden from Brisbane in the main event on November 21.

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

Quinton Smith is declared the unanimous winner over his opponent Luke Ruddick to claim his first Pro Featherweight Muay Thai title belt at Beast Championship 4 in Gladstone on Saturday. Photo by Barefoot images.

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the morning and were off the water by mid morning.

The bait schools have been turning up inshore and the fingermark are on the chew with some very good fish being caught on both lures and live bait. I haven't heard much about grunter however the tides were far from perfect for this species and I am sure they will bite well as the tides start to build.

The neap tides over last weekend better suited fishing for mangrove jacks and that was reflected on social media with some great photos turning up of massive jacks.

The fishing will improve even more through the week on the building tides and by the time this report goes to print the tides will be a little large. Anglers fishing for jacks will have to concentrate on either side of low tide.

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jungle perch. Try surface lures early morning or of an evening and small diving lures and soft plastics during the day. The sooty grunter are in full breeding mode at the moment and should be handled carefully. Try to release the fish while still in the water or place them on a wet towel. Both sooty grunter and jungle perch will take flies well, so if you wish to try something different, a 6wt fly outfit is perfect.

We have the last coral finfish closure on this weekend, (Nov 12 to 16) so even though light winds are forecast, chasing reef species is out.

However species such as grunter and fingermark and all the various pelagics are okay so there are still plenty of options.

There are still a few spanish mackerel around and we should soon see the greys starting to turn up.

Some of the local jetties such as the one at Clump Point, Mission Beach are holding huge schools of bait at the moment with plenty of predators hanging around feeding on this bait.

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are also perfect to fish for grunter in the coastal creeks or the Hinchinbrook island areas. Try either side of the morning or evening high tide. The Cardwell foreshore and jetty will provide plenty of opportunities for both

grunter and fingermark.

If lure fishing is your speciality I would try either side of the mid afternoon high tide.

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THE STRONG nor-easterly winds we endured over the past weekend were inshore and conditions remained quite good out wide on the main reefs.

As has been the pattern over the past month most boats did very well fishing the main reefs and drop offs, mostly with coral trout, red throat, stripies and moses perch. The deeper water shoals and wrecks are still hit and miss with boats having to search various spots to find fish. When found the spoils have been rewarding, with some very good small and large mouth nannygai and the odd red emperor and cobia. The inshore rubble patches must be a nursery for juvenile red emperor at this time of year with large numbers being released.

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Ingham FC Reserve Women Crad Evan Shield Winners for 2020 SARI HYYTINEN

AFTER a disappointing end to their season Ingham FC Reserve Women did not give up. Their Aussie battler strength took them to the Crad Evans Shield, and they came home the winners for 2020.

Crad Evans is where the Minor Premiers from Queensland play the Minor Premiers from FNQ. The Ingham FC Reserve Women are now rated as the best team in between Queensland and FNQ. “I scored the winning goal in the first half. It was a very tough game because we don’t usually play in the heat. Winning Crad Evans is a highlight,” Ingham FC Reserve Women team member Akema Greenaway said.

For spectators observing the match off the field and seeing young Ms Greenaway play every position on the field during the match it would be surprising to learn that young Ms Greenaway had considered not competing anymore.

Halfway through the season Ms Greenaway had quietly approached Coach Rodney Fascetti and said due to the pressure they were feeling she and her sister were going to walk away from soccer. “I tried to help them under-

stand why the pressure is on them. It is because they are so good. She (Ms Greenaway) can play any position on the field. She just doesn’t realise how good she is. She is one of the future stars of our game,” Coach Fascetti said.

Though the game was ultimately successful, there were a few cringe worthy moments during the shield for the team.

“In a matter of five minutes into the second half we missed a penalty shot by Amy Godfrey and 10 minutes later we hit the cross bar. If we had put all our chances away, we would have won it quite easily. We put too much pressure on ourselves,” Coach Fascetti said.

“I think winning a Crad Evans is a lot better than winning a grand final because that means we are the best reserve grade side in FNQ,” Ingham FC Reserve Women team member Rendall Perakovic said. “Going into the game I got on my phone and researched players. I noticed that Leichhardt's number 10 has scored 30 goals all season, so she is like a mini Kirralee who is on our side. Coach Fascetti knew that we had to man mark her because obviously she can score.”

Ingham FC Reserve women played a Akema Greenaway scored the winning point in the first half as she works hard on the field in the second half. strategic game and