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Hinchinbrook Shire CEO Alan Rayment resigns SARI HYYTINEN IT was with excitement that CEO Alan Rayment was appointed to his position as CEO at the Hinchinbrook Shire Council in 2018, after coming from Winton Queensland. Rayment had resurrected an Australian icon, the Waltzing Matilda Centre, and remade Winton into a tourist destination.

With all the natural beauty of the Hinchinbrook Shire the community hoped Rayment could turn the catch phrase ‘The Hinchinbrook Way’ into a tourist buzz slogan, building up tourism hype to put Hinchinbrook on the map as a must see destination.

But now, after just two years, Rayment has resigned.

Most recently there have been court hearings in the Cairns magistrate court that came about due to the strategic restructuring Rayment conducted with staff positions. The purpose of the restructuring was for the council to ensure that staff were engaged in best practice.

Community members who did not want to be named asked the Wet Tropic Times to find out if Rayment had resigned due to these court cases.

When WTT asked Mayor Ramon Jayo if the Hinchinbrook Council CEO had resigned and whether it was in relation to court proceedings he responded: “Unfortu-

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nately, Alan has resigned.”

“The resignation is nothing at all to do with recent industrial action but rather due to family reasons. Unfortunately, Alan’s wife has been residing in Brisbane for quite a while now taking care of her ageing mother recently widowed and Alan feels he needs to support his wife and not live apart as he has been doing for quite a while,” said Mayor Jayo. “I fully understand his situation and at the end, I suppose he has correctly put his family before his career.”

It was reported that the restructure of Hinchinbrook staffing saved the Hinchinbrook electorate $1.3 million.

Regardless of the circumstances surrounding his resignation, a member of the community who contacted the WTT said the Hinchinbrook Shire must now look to the future and members of the Hinchinbrook Shire would still like to see Hinchinbrook become a tourist mecca. They hope that the next CEO will catch the same drift and “live the Hinchinbrook way.”

Cassowary Coast CEO to move on SARI HYYTINEN CEO James Gott has advised the Cassowary Coast Regional Council in a more than reasonable notice period that he will not be seeking reappointment to his current position; his contract expires on September 4, 2021.

With due consideration made to the items Gott currently manages, he advised the councilors at the September 10 meeting that it may be prudent to put in place a longer succession period for the next CEO. “(The purpose is so) the incoming officer can be fully reasonably and effectively briefed,” said Gott.

“I would like to thank Mr Gott for giving us so much of his time,” said Cr Barry Barnes. “I don’t know if people realise, but Mr Gott is one of the longest serving CEOs in Queensland (Having been welcomed as CEO to the CCRC by Mayor Kremastos in 2016). It is 38 years to be exact. In 2005 he was awarded a service medal for outstanding service to local government. During his time as CEO at CCRC, he has implemented an asset management plan and has changed the shape and dynamics of our operational structure and also dealt with COVID-19. So thanks very much.”

The mayor, Cr Mark Nolan, dispelled rumours currently circulating on social media that the CCRC will be employing two CEOs, saying this is not the case.

Once a CEO’s contract has concluded it is standard practice for there to be a changeover period of about three months, if the council chooses for this to occur.

The item was not voted on. Cr Nolan informed the meeting that the councillors would vote on whether there would be a handover period in year’s time.

CCRC. Succession Planning meeting

LGIAsuper supports ‘Young Managers’ in Local Government A 34-year-old local from the Cassowary Coast has been recognised for leadership excellence at a prestigious award ceremony last on 27 August.

Daniel Bradford, Program Manager at Cassowary Coast Regional Council, received LGIAsuper Young Manager of the Year award at 2020 LGMA Queensland Awards for Excellence.

The LGMA Qld Awards for Excellence recognise the tireless work and outstanding achievements of leaders in Queensland local government.

LGIAsuper spokesperson Andrea Peters said nominees were selected for representing innovation, drive, and professionalism in their various fields.

“The Young Manager of the Year Award for Leadership and Management Excellence is given to a Queensland Local Government employee who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and whose performance is worthy of special recognition,” she said.

“Daniel Bradford from the Cassowary Coast Regional Council was awarded the prize in recognition of his ability to build teams, work through conflict and share a vision.” Ms Peters said.

Daniel was recognised for his community engagement efforts and his role as an advocate for the impact the work of council has on young people and their participation in outdoor activities.

“LGIAsuper has supported local communities for 55 years and know these kinds of selfless actions exemplify the resourcefulness and dedication of Queensland local government,” Ms Peters said.

“Daniel is one of the inspiring and hardworking Queenslanders working in local government and we are proud to recognise his leadership ability and passion.”

Daniel joins a long list of award recipients who are fashioning the future of Queensland local government.

LGIAsuper is proud to stand behind these individuals and recognise their achievements. Thank you to all entrants.

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Red Cross Emergency Services WE are now recruiting Red Cross Emergency Services General Volunteers for Cassowary Coast Regional Council area. Anyone interested may apply by visiting our Website or by clicking on the following link. https:// volunteering.redcross.org.au/cw/en/job/496456/emergency-services-volunteer-cassowary-coast Interviews will be held on Tuesday the 15th of September from 5 pm at the MB Resort.

Taylors Beach Dredging THE project has now been completed successfully with approximately 4,000 cubic metres of sand removed from the channel. The good news is that the amount removed has not increased each time the dredging activity is undertaken. This indicates the operation is successful and is sustainable in the long term.

Storm Water Program THERE is a complex stormwater network across various areas of the Shire. During a recent inspection on select older pipes, using closed circuit television (CCTV), it was identified that several pipes contained structural defects indicating they were nearing the end of their design lives. In a bid to be proactive, Council has commenced a 10 year maintenance program to address root intrusion and sediment ingress that ultimately reduces the capacity of the network. The planned relining of stormwater pipes will complete a structural refurbishment of the pipes giving them another 50 years of expected life.

Congratulations from Mayor Jayo.

Northern District RSL Vice President.

Alan feels humble to have received a National and Queensland life Membership of the RSL Organisation.

He thanks all members and his Family for their support over many years.

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David Ryan, Secretary

Great Northern Clean Up 2020 AS part of the Clean Up Australia Campaign there will be a Great Northern Clean Up (GNCU) at Hull Heads on Sunday 13 Sep 2020 from 9:00 am.

In response to feedback that the cooler months of August-October are the best time for a Clean Up north of the Tropic of Capricorn, the GNCU was launched in 2009. This years sees the 12th anniversary GNCU. All are welcome to help.

Local GNCU organiser, Bruce Stockwell, invites people from Tully Heads, Hull Heads and anywhere else for that matter, to join him on Sunday 13 September from 9:00 am to help clean up rubbish from the local area. People holidaying in the area are welcome to join the fun. You are advised to wear a hat and covered shoes. Bring gardening gloves if you have them.

The base for the GNCU is the caravan park in Luff Street, Hull Heads.

RSL Australia Life Membership for Alan Corcoran ALAN Corcoran, who served in the RAAF for six years as a permanent and four years as a reservist, was awarded RSL Australia Life membership on Sunday, September 6.

He joined Tully RSL Sub- Branch in the early 80s. He became secretary of Cardwell Shire Council ANZAC Day Committee in 1982. He remained in this position until the Shire amalgamated. By this time Tully RSL Sub-Branch had taken over the running of ANZAC Day parades in the Shire. Alan served as ANZAC Day Parade Marshall for over 20 years. He continues to serve as Dawn Service Parade Marshall. Alan served as Tully RSL president for approximately 12 years. He still speaks highly of those members who have remained in top committee positions for many years. This includes Secretary David Ryan, Treasurer Gordon Williams and Building officer Ken Blair.

Alan has attended at least four state conferences and many more events on a district level.

Alan is currently Sub-Branch Vice President. The Sub-Branch continues to prosper under current president Mr Bob Toy. During his RSL time, Alan spent five years as Far

Bentzen challenged her dismissal under the Local Government Act and the Queensland Industrial Commission Act, the matter going to an unfair dismissal hearing after unsuccessful mediation. Hinchinbrook Shire Council was represented at the hearing by its Mayor and Chief Executive Officer, and a barrister.

Family day care growth means demand for more educators AN influx of applications for Cassowary Coast Family Day Care has resulted in the urgent need for local residents to consider becoming an educator, with Mission Beach and Tully surrounds particularly in need. The Family Day Care service has home-based educators from Innisfail to Tully, caring for 115 children aged six weeks to 12 years.

With 15 educators already engaged by the program, Council is seeking at least six more to fulfil immediate needs of current families on the waitlist. Cassowary Coast Councillor for Community and Culture, Trudy Tschui said this is a great opportunity for stay-at-home parents who meet prerequisites to gain a Certificate III, Early Childhood Education and Care.

For potential Educators whose work has otherwise been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, Cassowary Coast Family Day Care offers a secure future income as its services remain uninterrupted to ensure parents and caregivers can continue working, regardless of whether that be from home or in a workplace.

CONGRATULATIONS to Scott and Danielle Gibson of Scott Gibson Building, as winners of the Master Builders North Queensland Housing & Construction Awards for building Health Facilities up to $5 million. The quality of design and work that produced the Ingham Health Hub is simply outstanding. It is testament to the talent we have here in Hinchinbrook, local grown talent that can deliver the best quality of product throughout the North.

A belated congratulations to Tony the Barber for achieving 40 years of continuous service attending to the hair affairs of our district. Tony has enlightened many a client with not only their hair, or lack of hair problems, but with much authoritative information on just about any fact of life, political or otherwise as all good barbers should. That is why Tony is regarded as the King of Barbers and we wish him all the best for another 40 or so snipping years.

her doctor. The certificate was dated from August 5, 2019 until the end of that month, but Bentzen said she was denied the sick leave by Council and advised of her termination on August 22.

“Our coordination unit will guide potential Educators throughout the initial set up process and offer continued support throughout their journey,” she said. “This is an opportunity to run your own business and control your own future, to work from home with flexible hours and working arrangements.”

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Hinchinbrook Council vs former executive in unfair dismissal hearing A decision will be made over the next few weeks on the result of a two-day hearing by the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission over the termination last year of a former senior manager at Hinchinbrook Shire Council. The hearing went over two days in Cairns last week.

Hinchinbrook Shire Council Former executive manager of development & planning and environmental services, Rosemary Bentzen, claimed she was unfairly dismissed after submitting a doctor’s certificate.

Bentzen said she submitted the medical certificate to her employer a day after obtaining the certificate from

Current Educator, Georgina Zadelj has been with Cassowary Coast Family Day Care for thirteen years and highly recommends the opportunity to anyone who is looking for a secure work-from-home business opportunity. “Family Day Care’s unique business model allowed me to be my own boss with the flexibility to suit family life,” said Zadelj.

Interested applicants should contact the coordination unit to discuss this opportunity by calling 1300 763 903 or emailing: enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov. au.

Scott Gibson Building wins Master Builders’ award HINCHINBROOK Shire Mayor Ramon Jayo has congratulated Scott and Danielle Gibson of Scott Gibson Building, Ingham, as winners of the Master Builders North Queensland Housing & Construction Awards for building Health Facilities up to $5 million. “The quality of design and work that produced the Ingham Health Hub is simply outstanding,” Cr Jayo said. “It is testament to the talent we have here in Hinchinbrook, local grown talent that can deliver the best quality of product throughout the North.”

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Elderly Cardwell residents fuming over Council ‘penny-pinching’ fee MAX TOMLINSON A group of elderly Cardwell residents who have had free use of the Cardwell Community Centre since 2017 have accused the Cassowary Coast Regional Council of penny-pinching after being hit with a $160-a-week fee.

The group, which uses the hall to play table tennis, say they can’t afford the new fee.

Henry Ryagard, 85, said he had been trying in vain to raise the matter with the Cardwell divisional Councillor Barry Barnes, Mayor Mark Nolan and the Chief Executive Officer.

“They won’t answer my calls and won’t even acknowledge receiving my letters,” he said.

“We use the hall three times a week to play table tennis; it’s a good way for us to get some exercise.

“The Council might think $160 a week is peanuts but we’re mostly pensioners and have to watch every penny.”

Sue Metcalfe said the decision to charge the group to use the hall came out of the blue.

“Henry got a call from the library where he usually picks up the key to the hall to say he had to pay the new fee of $160 a week or he wouldn’t get the key,” she said.

Mrs Metcalfe said the cost to Council would be minimal as the group only used a couple of fluoro lights and a small amount of electricity to boil the kettle for a cuppa.

“There are usually between two and 10 of us that use the hall three times a week and we bring our own cups and clean up after we’ve finished so I can’t see how they can justify hitting us with this new charge,” she said.

“Table tennis is one of the few sports that older people can play and it’s good for rehabilitation as well as a social outing.

“My husband’s got crook knees and he looks forward to getting a bit of exercise but that’s in jeopardy now.

“The average age of the group is 77; some of them are battling cancer and other ailments and look forward to getting some exercise.”

Mrs Metcalfe is no stranger to conflict with the CCRC after battling to get a disabled toilet installed at the Cardwell swimming pool.

“Someone’s got to stand up for what’s right,” she said.

A spokesperson for the CCRC said “Council was working with the group in question to achieve a mutually agreeable solution.

Cardwell Residents Terry, Rita and Henry

Cardwell - possible major mountain bike tourism destination CARDWELL is on track to achieve its vision of becoming a world leading mountain bike (MTB) destination following the appointment of internationally renowned specialist agency - ‘World Trail’ - who have commenced feasibility investigations.

World Trail is one of the largest and most experienced MTB trail companies in the world having designed, planned and constructed hundreds of projects across 20 countries. Among their achievements is the Blue Derby trail in Tasmania which is now synonymous around Australia and the world as the nation’s premier mountain bike tourism destination, accredited for revitalising the regional township’s economy.

Director of World Trails, Glen Jacobs will lead the feasibility study which he anticipates to deliver positive findings.

"When we first heard news that the Cassowary Coast Regional Council were considering entering the global ride destination market, our whole team was excited,” Jacobs said. “The destination features spectacular coastlines, pristine sandy beaches, beautiful tropical islands, the Great Barrier Reef, the majestic Hinchinbrook Island and stunning rainforest mountains, complete with amazing waterfalls and swimming holes,” he said. “Combine these extraordinary natural assets with a friendly forward thinking community, we see Cardwell’s potential as a significant ride destination not only in Australia, but throughout the World."

“We look forward to receiving the results of this study later in the year in anticipation of progressing our plans to the next phase.”

‘Cardwell Tropical Mountain Bike Destination’ is a community initiative led by the Kirrama Range Road Support Group Inc, Girramay Aboriginal Corporation and Council. It aims to diversify the local economy and provide meaningful opportunities in accommodation, food and beverage and bike-riding tourism as well as cultural, adventure and eco tours.

World Trails’ study is expected to be delivered in late 2020, and should it demonstrate that the project is feasible, the project will enter the next phase; a detailed business case.

The $100,000 study is co-funded by Council and the Queensland Government.

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan is confident that through this appointment, Cardwell will receive the best possible advice toward seeing the vision come to life.

“Glen Jacobs is the first and only Australian to be inducted into the MTB Hall of Fame and the fact that he is so enthusiastic about Cardwell gives us great confidence that we’re on the right track,” said Mayor Nolan.

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Does Australia’s political decisions reflect what their constituents want?

SARI HYYTINEN WHEN you must vote party lines does that mean you have to go against your own personal values and the desires of your constituents?

This looks to be the case in Australian politics. In Queensland when voting on a controversial pieces of legislation party members in either the LNP, Labor or Greens appear to vote along party lines and not for what their constituents want. An LNP party member voted against what she informed her constituents that her party stood for and what she would vote for. She never answered why this occurred, but I am assuming that she chose to vote along party lines and not for what her constituents wanted and against the people who voted her in.

For community members this now means that we need to start paying more attention to what our elected members do and not what they say they will do.

I would like to see more major party members cross the floor so that they vote with what is in the best interest of their constituents and not what is in the best interest of the city counterparts.

Many people who live in rural areas are voting independent and we now have the shooters, farmers and fishers party for this reason.

Call to action for our quiet Australians to not be so quiet: Vote with your head and not because I have always voted for that party. Make sure that the person you vote for is willing to cross the floor in support of their constituents and is not going to ignore what is in the best interest of their constituents to vote along party line.

Concerns over possible new traffic lights for Babinda I am not sure of the status of the traffic lights that were supposed to be installed at the Munro St/Bruce Hwy intersection at Babinda, but if circumstances have changed I would like the decision makers to consider the following: Pedestrians will be thrust into a false sense of security thinking a green light for them is a 100% safe crossing.....until a red light runner takes them by surprise with catastrophic consequences. Crossing now is safe with the safety barrier island midstream, i.e. pedestrians are only required to watch one direction of traffic at a time.

The real estate on the Eastern side is finite thus negating the need to accommodate for population growth. The decrease from 80k to 60k through the intersection has evidently been successful in decreasing traffic accident regularity and severity, so why get lights?

Having stationary vehicles

around a corner that is preceded by overtaking lanes may not be a problem but sure has the potential for some good old 'rear ending'.

The regularity of incidents at the recently installed traffic lights at Innisfail will support this and the impact on businesses while they were being installed should be seen as a warning as well.

Apart from slowing & interrupting the flow of traffic, the millions of dollars they will cost also has to be considered, if there is no gain.

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Councillor responds to claims over hospital fundraiser visit MR Hutchisson (Letters to the Editor, WTT, Sept 4, 2020) for your information yes I did call in briefly at the Tully Hospital Foundation car wash on Saturday morning 29/8/2020. I would just like this opportunity to point out a few truthful facts to the community before you

Community & councillor call for public transport in Babinda DAVID GARDINER

BABINDA’S lack of public transport to and from the major centres of Cairns and Innisfail has prompted the local community and a councillor to call for the state government to step in and offer solutions.

The town has no regular public transport services and the community said it is a continual problem for young people trying to get to training or new jobs, and senior citizens needing to go to medical appointments.

Community advocate Lance Armstrong-Waters said although part of the Cairns Regional Council area, Babinda is socially disadvantaged because of the virtual zero public transport between the town and other centres. “You hear horror stories of people who can’t afford much, having to pay up to $120 on an Uber-type private service just to get to a medical appointment in Cairns,” Armstrong-Waters said.

“Compared to other areas, there is a massive inequality of services.”

Council has made efforts in recent years to make a strong case for public transport in Babinda, highlighting the town’s demographics.

Councillor Brett Moller said there is no doubt Babinda meets the public transport criteria for a disadvantaged community that is deserving of public transport. “Babinda meets that criteria in terms of the percentage of its population that are elderly, 20.5 per cent over 65 compared to the state average of 15.3 per cent, and indigenous, 8.1 per cent compared to the state average of 4

per cent,” Cr Moller said. “The single biggest issue raised with me as the Division One Councillor is the lack of public transport in Babinda.”

In a 2016 survey, public transport was identified as the number one priority. “From the inability of the elderly to travel to Cairns for medical appointments, to residents looking for employment in Cairns or young people seeking to source training and educational courses in the city, the absence of public transport left a huge gap in the economic, health and educational opportunities for our Babinda and district residents,” Cr Moller said.

Armstrong-Waters, who runs the Babinda Community Shed and works closely with several other local community groups, said rather than relying solely on the state government to come up with subsidised public transport solutions for Babinda, Cairns Council could at least look into the possibility of funding a ‘Coaster’ bus fitted with

Friday, September 11, 2020 paint your negative picture of me.

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Clearly you are not local or have a short memory as I fundraised for the Queensland Cancer Foundation for five years and raised over $100,000 from this very generous community. I have played a very active role in this community over the years and I still do.

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I did NOT have a sausage at the car wash although I did purchase some tickets and I further put a call out on Facebook for the foundation which resulted in some donations.

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I was not the only councillor to make a brief visit as Councilor Tschui also made a brief visit.

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While I was there I also spoke with a resident about a drainage problem.

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No I did not wash a car and did pose for a picture and had to leave as I had a medical appointment.

So I am sorry that I have upset your expectations but please use factual information when referring to me as your statement is very misleading.

Cr Teresa Millwood Division 2 Councillor up to 30 seats.

He said another option might be for the state government to extend Innisfail’s public bus services to Babinda. “Existing scarce bus trips from Babinda to Innisfail cost at least $20, which compared to equal distances in Cairns suburbs are about $5-$6 per trip, he said.

“Babinda’s transport needs seem to get pushed aside because it is a sleepy little hollow. If the council and government get together to jointly fund services, they could come up with a long-term solution for our transport needs here.”

Cairns Regional Council made submissions to the Department of Transport and Main Roads, draft Far North Queensland Transport Plan, in February 2019, highlighting the desire for Babinda to be connected to Cairns City. Whilst the plan identified Babinda as a ‘key centre’, Cr Moller said no action by the state government has been forthcoming to extend public transport past Gordonvale.

“Our Council will continue to lobby and advocate to the Qld State Government in the lead up to the October election and beyond for Babinda to be treated fairly in the identified need for public transport.”

Where's the bus? Lance Armstrong-Waters, a community advocate for public transport in Babinda

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Cassowary Coast region on show during TARGA Great Barrier Reef event MARIA GIRGENTI CLOSE to 90 touring and tarmac rally cars rolled into MARCS Park, Mission Beach on day two for a lunch break with this year's TARGA Great Barrier Reef event showcasing the Cassowary Coast region for the first time.

Anthony Genocchio from Innisfail competed in the Classic GT category in his 1983 Holden Commodore VH Group III SS along with his co-driver Robert Horsfall from Townsville.

Well-known local identity Len Oliveri took part in the Classic Rally Tour in his 1980 Chrysler Valiant with two different co-drivers Graham Hampson and Tage Tveit.

Genocchio made his debut into the Targa world at Targa Tasmania 2011 and last weekend was his third Targa Great Barrier Reef event. His usual navigator Scott Hamilton from Sydney was unable to take part due to COVID-19 restrictions.

In last year's event, Genocchio and co-driver Scott Hamilton finished second in the Classic GT class and 12th overall in their 1983 Holden HDT Commodore.

Based in Innisfail, Genocchio said he

has always loved tarmac rally cars and his father Jim had a passion for motorsports and raced in speedway.

He was thrilled to be taking part again, saying he loves the freedom of “being able to drive flat out on the awesome twisty roads that you drive every day in the region.�

This year's event started at Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns last Friday and on Saturday, cars lined up at Bamboo Creek for the first stage before two further stages at South Johnstone, Mena Creek and Silkwood.

Things were going well for Genocchio who was leading in the Classic GT category until disaster struck and he and navigator Robert Horsfall ended up stuck on the side of the road in Innisfail after the final stage of Day Two. He finished the second day first in his class and fifth outright, however mechanical issues meant he was out of the race.

It was shaping up to be an epic battle between Genocchio and Gold Coast combination of Jon and Gina Siddins in their 1970 Datsun 240Z, before mechanical issues also forced the Siddins out of action.

The three day rally featured a re-

Len Oliveri from Innisfail drove his 1980 Chrysler Valiant in the Classic Rally tour category of TARGA

Tony Quinn and co-driver Brian Foster in their 2018 Nissan GT-R R35 finished first overall and claimed his maiden TARGA Great Barrier title

Innisfail driver Anthony Genocchio competed in Classic GT category in his 1983 Holden Commodore but due to mechanical issues was forced out of the race at the end of the second day jigged course which saw drivers travel around Cairns, Innisfail and the Atherton Tablelands and covered a massive 912 kilometres, which included 211 competitive kilometres across 18 stages.

After leading the field and GT out-

right classification on the second day, Queensland businessman and two time TARGA Tasmania champion Tony Quinn and co-driver Brian Foster in their 2018 Nissan GT-R R35 finished just over four minutes clear of the field to claim his maiden Great Barrier Reef crown.

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Tully Support Centre News with

Shane Greenwood

54 Bryant Street, Tully - 4068 1004

CHILD Protection week runs from September 6-12t and the focus of this year’s Queensland campaign is ‘protecting children is everybody’s business’. Child Protection Week in Queensland is coordinated by the Child Protection Week Committee under the auspicing body of ACT for Kids.

This year the Tully Support Centre (TSC) is helping to raise awareness that all adults have a responsibility in keeping children safe from harm. This year the TSC is partnering with the Tully Chamber of Commerce at the Tully Monster Market Faux Show on Saturday, September 12, from 8am–12pm.

The underlying theme of this year’s event is that

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Child Protection Week everyone can lend a hand by being aware, speaking up and protecting and nurturing our young people to grow into strong, compassionate and capable adults.

The TSC has developed interactive colouring in books for young people, which helps develop a positive sense of self, lets children highlight what’s important to them and those people in their lives who help keep them safe. These books will be handed out free of charge, along with crayons, stickers and wristbands.

Make sure you stop in at the TSC stand to get yours!

If you have any concerns about a child in our community you can contact the Far North Queensland Regional Child Safety Intake service on 1300 684 062.

Alternatively, if you would like to make contact with your local Family and Child Connect service you can call 13FAMILY (13 32 64) and be referred to the closest office. Of course you can always call the TSC on 4068 1004 and speak to one of our support workers.

For the complete list of key messages from this year’s campaign or for more information on this year’s Child Safety Week or information about child protection in our community go to www.childprotectionweek. org.au.

The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast.

The Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully; opening hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 4pm, and Wednesday 9am to 1pm & 2pm to 6pm.

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

Five-day poker run riders overnight in Tully Heads CLARE WATSON TULLY Heads was full of the sounds of motorbike engines as 373 riders doing a five-day charity ‘poker run’ down the east coast gathered to stay the night at Googarra Beach caravan park last Monday, September 7.

The riders began in Mount Molloy on Sunday September 6, then arrived in Tully Heads on Monday. They are continuing their trip stopping at Bowen, Theresa Creek Dam, Bouldercombe, and ending in Monto on Friday. The purpose of the ride is to fundraise for Queensland Spina Bifida, which provides support for 700 children statewide. The fundraising happens along the trip, with dress-ups, raffles, bingo, nightly activities, and even crab races in Bowen.

Poker Run coordinator Alecia Bellamy said: “This is our nominated charity, and we do it every year.” The trip is run by the Southern Cross Association, and begins annually on the first Sunday in September.

Usually, the bikers stop at schools along the way. Bill Shead, a member of the Southern Cross Association committee and who works for Qld Spina Bifida gives talks at the schools, educating children on Spina Bifida and how they can help. This year because of COVID-19 they have only been able to stop at two schools, where Shead gave a talk to the children from a safe distance.

Ron and Nina Jordan own the Googarra caravan park, and were happy to welcome the bikers to Tul-

ly Heads. It was the first time they hosted the poker run, and did a lot of preparation, including following a COVID-safe plan. The Tully Rotary Club provided the catering for the evening activities. “The Rotary is involved which is great to have that money coming into the community,” Nina Jordan said.

A poker run is where you ride to five different locations and each person collects a card. The person with the best hand at the end of the trip wins a prize. This particular poker run is much larger and longer than regular ones, and so is the prize, a bounty of $1600.

The poker run was originally started 23 years ago with just 45 mates who went riding on the weekend.

They decided they should use their riding as a means to bring about some good, and one of them just happened to work at Qld Spina Bifida. He suggested that they ride to raise funds for children with Spina Bifida, and the event has grown greatly since then, raising over $600,000 for Spina Bifida over the years.

Nina Jordan also isn’t new to the Southern Cross Association, and was involved with them elsewhere a long time ago. “It’s great to see people getting together after COVID, and you can feel their spirits lift,” she said.

All funds are gathered at the end of the poker run, expenditures are removed, and the entire remaining amount is donated to Qld Spina Bifida. Go to www. spinabifida.org to learn more about what they do and how you can support them.

Dion, Lance, and Scott all wearing their Southern Cross Association shirts

David (left) and Gary (right) setting up their tents at Googarra caravan park

Left to Right: Chris, Russell, and Brandon with their bikes

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Innisfail Daffodil Day raises $1,754 for Cancer Council Qld MARIA GIRGENTI VOLUNTEERS from Cancer Council Queensland Innisfail branch set up a table in the main street of Innisfail for Daffodil Day where they raised $1,754 over two days for the Cancer Council Queensland through the sale of silk daffodils, merchandise and raffle.

Single and bunches of three silk daffodils, as well as the floral arrangement raffle prize were made with love and hope by Aurora and the lucky winner of the raffle was Mary Corica.

Daffodil Day is one of Australia’s most popular fundraising events and this year marks the 34th year since it was established.

The vibrant yellow daffodil is recognised internationally as the symbol of hope for all people affected by cancer.

Cancer Council chose it as their emblem as the bright yellow colouring heralds the return of spring, representing new life and growth.

This year, the Daffodil Day Appeal aims to raise more than $2 million for

life-saving cancer research, however it will look a little different this year.

During the month of August, people were encouraged to donate a daffodil to help make a difference by raising funds for life-saving cancer research.

Sadly, with close to 150,000 Australians diagnosed with cancer every year, most people have been touched by cancer.

Every donation helps fund world-class research into cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment options and each year communities come together to support the vital work done by Cancer Council Queensland with all funds raised going towards research, support services, advocacy and prevention programs.

Cancer patients living in the Cassowary Coast region can utilise the Marylyn Mayo Lodge in Cairns which assists patients and families while they are undergoing cancer treatment and now has two cars to provide transport to and from hospitals.

The Cancer Council Queensland lodge is one of six across the state and

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Hayley Accatino and her two-year-old son Emmett bought a silk daffodil in support of Daffodil Day from Innisfail Cancer Council volunteers Maria Sabadini and Sonja Wilkin at their stall outside Jill's Stationery is only made possible through the support and fundraising efforts of their supporters.

Volunteers from the Innisfail branch wanted to thank the local community and businesses for their fantastic support of the work done by Cancer Council

Queensland.

In Queensland, one person is diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes and those who wish to support this year's Daffodil Day Appeal can still make an online donation by visiting www.daffodil. com.au/donate.

Cardwell art retreats at Butterfly Valley

Kiera Lea and her guests taking a photo with one of the the butterflies they spray Guests creating all natural beauty products painted ing natural and simple products, basic for years.” mous info center crocodile tourist attracCLARE WATSON A Cardwell artist known as Kiera Lea ran two wonderfully successful beginner art retreat weekends in August at Butterfly Valley near Cardwell, with guests attending from Cairns, Townsville, and Mission Beach.

The art retreats went for two nights from Friday to Sunday, starting on August 21 and August 28. Kiera ran two daily artistic master classes for approximately four hours each, covering all things art and DIY. The attendees created scene scape painting with acrylics, learnt the art of spray painting, made DIY gift packaging, and DIY beauty and wellness products such as face scrubs, healing balms, and massage oils us-

pantry ingredients, essential oils, and beeswax. “My favorite part was bringing everyone together and seeing different personalities come together to make a creative tribe,” she said.

A part of the spray painting workshop was the painting of two giant butterflies to go on top of the gates to Butterfly Valley, which were handmade by Mick, the property owner.

The first retreat had eight ladies attend, and the second one had twelve ladies and eight children, as the weekend retreat was designed to be a family friendly event. Kiera said “It was great to see women open up and really explore their creativity, after not doing so

Kiera only came up with the idea to hold an art retreat weekend six weeks before the first one was held. “I didn’t want to just be a painter, and I wanted to give people something interactive,” she said. “I love the fact that an idea can really be brought to life in a short amount of time.” The spontaneity didn’t give her long to plan, however she had much more interest than anticipated, and had to expand and hold retreats over two weekends instead of one to accommodate all the artists.

Kiera is an active local artist in Cardwell, and has spent many hours volunteering her painting skills for members of the community. She painted the fa-

tion, and the sunrises on eskies which were especially done for the Cardwell markets. “I’ve always loved art,” she said. Kiera has also done artworks for local Cardwell businesses, and is currently building her own business, which is centered on helping other women to set up their creative businesses.

Since the art retreats were such a huge success, Kiera is now in the process of planning more of them for the September to October period. “My business and what I want to do, is inspire women to step into their passion.”

Visit kieralea.com to stay tuned in, find out future retreat dates, or learn more about what she does.

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Volunteer Coastguard Innisfail flotilla provides vital service

Call for support: Australian Volunteer Coastguard Innisfail Flotilla Commander Neville Duncan next to the rescue vessel 'Korara' based at Mourilyan Harbour MARIA GIRGENTI THE brave and dedicated crew members of Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc QF15 Innisfail Flotilla based at Mourilyan Harbour have continued to provide first class services to the boating community throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Throughout the COVID-19 lockdown period from March until mid-July, the flotilla had three crew members on call-out and maintaining the rescue vessel.

During this time, the boat was also not operating, and crew members were unable to take part in vital training or meetings.

COVID-19 has presented its own share of challenges as the organisation has been unable to conduct vital fundraising by selling raffle tickets up town, public Open Days, as well as their steak stall at the Innisfail and District Show.

Previously, the organisation has also been presented with donations from Innisfail Italian Community raised from their Dinner Dances and these events have also been cancelled this year.

Flotilla Commander Neville Duncan said it was important people understood what an asset the volunteer service is to the community.

"Any funds raised through our usual avenues go towards keeping our rescue vessel operational, so by not having a presence in the community this year it has really hit us hard."

He said while Innisfail, Cairns, Tully, Cardwell and Ingham flotillas receive important State government funding of $20,000 plus annually, this does not fully cover the costs to refurbish and replace primary rescue vessels and operational costs.

In 2023, their rescue vessel 'Korara' is due for replacement or refurbishment which will be a costly exercise.

An assessment from a boat builder and surveyor has determined the vessel is in sound condition, and while both options are costly the flotilla is looking at refurbishment rather than replacement.

"With dwindling numbers, Innisfail Coastguard are encouraging more volunteers especially younger members to come aboard and be part of a rewarding service. Recently, Innisfail has recruited a new member, however our flotillas along with others in the region are always looking for more," Mr Duncan said.

Those interested in signing up need to be aged 18 and over, with volunteers required to complete three self-paced induction courses including: basic knowl-

edge of the Coast Guard structure, Seamanship and Safety, where members are taken for a tour of the vessels and through the headquarters to find out where things are located and important things to be aware of.

Once all three inductions are successfully completed, members will be sworn in as a Provisional Coast Guard Member.

Anyone wishing to be part of the Boat Crew will need to complete a First Aid course and obtain a radio licence.

There are opportunities for members to further their knowledge and advance in the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association, or as a member of the Rescue Crew by undertaking formal training in all theory and practical aspects of Coast Guard activities.

At present, a coast guard member is required to do duty once every three weekends and the hours are from 8:00am until 5:00pm on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays (if it falls on your shift).

To find out more detailed information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Innisfail Coast Guard on 4063 2396, Flotilla Commander on 0408 635 786 or Flotilla Administration Officer on 4063 2593.

Government intervention for Google and Facebook RECENT threats and disingenuous claims by global tech giants Google and Facebook, provide a stark and compelling reminder of why Government intervention is necessary to force these two global behemoths to the table to negotiate with news media businesses; the subject of their current posturing, Country Press Australia president, Bruce Ellen said.

The negotiating framework outlined in the ACCC’s Mandatory Code exposure draft, proposes like any sensible commercial business arrangement where parties have equal bargaining power, appropriate recognition and recompense is exchanged for the costs incurred by one party in producing a product, then used by another for commercial benefit.

But of course, the power imbalance between two of the most powerful businesses ever seen, and news media businesses, particularly small independent publishers, is immense.

The core of this matter, is that the significant cost of

producing independent and objective news and journalism by news media businesses vital to our democracy, is being used by the global tech giants to drive increased audiences and engagement, and build trust in their platforms, providing them with both a direct and indirect commercial benefit.

This is primarily in the form of paid advertising on the tech giants’ various platforms that is leveraged by the size and engagement of their audience, all contributed to by the content taken from news media businesses.

The fact that this commercial benefit to the tech giants, has been at the expense of advertising revenue that previously supported the provision of public interest journalism in news media businesses, massively compounds the challenges facing our democracy in sustaining independent and objective reporting, analysis and investigation.

This concern is particularly acute for regional, rural and small publishers, where the economies of scale

available to large corporate media conglomerates do not exist. Recent closures of regional newspapers and local broadcasting newsrooms highlight the challenges.

Regional and rural communities should not be excluded from this vital part of our democracy, that holds those in power to account, and sheds a light on injustices in those local communities.

Until the Australian Government lead the world in December 2017, by directing the ACCC to investigate competition in the media and advertising services market, escalating concerns about the future of public interest journalism, were largely being ignored by those outside the industry.

Country Press Australia applauds the Federal Government and ACCC for their determination to bring the global tech giants to the table to address a serious matter that should be of vital concern to all Australians, Mr Ellen said.

Curtains

Blinds

30 Butler Street, TULLY TULLY Drapery have been around the curtain and blind industry for over 20 years.

We now specialise in curtains and blinds. Peter is our measure and install expert, while Christine runs the showroom.

The showroom is airconditioned with a comfortable seating area to relax and check out all the fabrics, colours and styles.

Clients are welcome to take samples home. We recommend picking fabrics and colours in the environment they will be installed in.

There are many styles to choose from starting with the reliable roller blind, either in block out, light filtering or screen fabrics.

The vertical blind and the panel glide are a perfect mate for doors with the roller blind on the windows in matching fabrics.

Other options are the Roman blinds available in many fabrics and the new Veri Shades which is a beautiful stylish option with a select range of fabrics for doors or windows.

Not to forget outdoor awnings. They come in different styles and fabrics.

We do have a few different styles on display in our show room including the ever popular plantation shutters.

All of these options help with our extreme heat and sun damage to your furniture and floor coverings by blocking out direct and reflected light.

This also helps with your air conditioning as well.

Peter and Christine are locals and try to give the best possible service and after sales service.

Local businesses support local community and sporting clubs.

Go Local to Grow Local

Cyclone rated Oz Roll Roller Shield Shutters have also become very popular in our region.

They are also available in day/night roller blinds, screen for day and block out for night.

Curtains, made to measure or ready made are still very much in demand.

Shift workers are also catered for with the cassette blinds which come with a headbox and side channels, no light seepage, better sleep.

We have an extensive range of ready made curtains to choose from and a huge range of fabrics for made to measure curtains.

HIGH SET TIMBER HOME 3 Bedroom high set timber home in a cul de sac on a level block with rural outlook and no rear neighbours.

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Offers over $160,000 will be considered

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Auction – Sat 26 Sep at 10:30am – On Site View: Sat 12 Sep at 2:00 – 2:45 pm

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ON THE BRUCE HIGHWAY • Approx. 11,300m2 block just north of Cardwell • Previously a Service Station & Convenience Store • Fuel tanks on site as well as a large shed and two toilets

FIVE BEDROOM, THREE BATHROOM DWELLING

Located in Tully, 18 lots are being offered for individual sale. These lots provide an exciting opportunity to own a piece of land within walking distance of the town centre, schools and various other services. The 18 lots range in size from 749m2 up to a spacious 1380m2.

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Contact Hercules - 0458 681 007 View: Sat, 15 Feb - 9am - 9:45amArgyrosWeb: ljhooker.com.au/9JUGYA Contact: LJ Hooker Tully – 4068 1100

There are a variety of lots on offer, with both flat and elevated lots available offering direct access to sealed streets, while others provide privacy at the end of a cul-de-sac. All blocks have access to all town services including power, phone, water, sewage and are ready for you to design and build your dream home.

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40 Campbell Street -

938m2

Lot 2 on SP230734 -

42 Campbell Street -

981m2

Lot 3 on SP230734 -

44 Campbell Street -

983m2

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46 Campbell Street -

910m2

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48 Campbell Street -

902m2

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15 Campbell Street -

916m2

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9 Gourley Street -

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7 Gourley Street -

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5 Gourley Street -

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1 Gourley Street -

1047m2

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1032m2

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4 Gourley Street -

922m2

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6 Gourley Street -

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Lot 44 on SP230734 -

20 Pease Street -

749m2

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46 Pease Street -

826m2

Lot 64 on SP237078 -

6 Patane Court -

984m2

Located in the heart of the Cassowary Coast, you are spoilt for choice only mere minutes to countless walking trails through picturesque world heritage listed rainforests with hidden waterfalls, private swimming holes and the Great Barrier Reef. Within 30 minutes’ drive, you can be at the seaside in Mission Beach or at Cardwell.

Tender documentation may be obtained from the LG Tenderbox System: https://lgtenderbox.com.au from 6:00am on Wednesday 9 September 2020.

Tenders must be lodged at https://lgtenderbox.com.au by 10:00am on 5 October 2020 (‘the Closing Time’).

Council reserves the right to invite any/all tenderers to change their tenders as outlined in Part 1 – conditions of tender.

All Correspondence to be through the LG Tenderbox Forum.

James Gott

Chief Executive Officer

27 MARTINUZZI CLOSE, NEW HARBOURLINE

151 PALMERSTON HIGHWAY, BELVEDERE, INNISFAIL, QLD, 4860

INSPECTION TIMES 4 PM TO 4.30 PM This lowset steel frame home consists of three bedrooms with the master having an ensuite.

There is a combined lounge/dining, separate kitchen complete with gas cooking and an internal laundry.

There is a front verandah, a rumpus area, and ample room for two vehicles, a garden shed and fenced back yard.

The land area is 1,600 sqm divided into two titles making it easy to offload one if need be.

Only one close neighbour, suburbia with a country feel.

The home is on a school bus route and just minutes to the Innisfail CBD.

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• 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

• Airconditioning and fans.

• Large under cover entertainment area.

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• Shed big enough for the boat. $270,000 - http://aarealty.net/property/9985/

3 2 2 land area 986 sqm Highset Queenslander with a huge kitchen and outdoor undercover entertainment area.

Currently tenanted, this property is certainly worth an inspection.

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• Close to town. $199,000 - http://aarealty.net/property/9529/

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

Contact Kylie on 0428 944 563

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• One side the house looks onto tropical rainforest with lots of flora and fauna adding to its tranquil ambience.

• The kitchen has a presentable appeal and sports a bay window looking onto a pond and a private backyard.

• 2 bedrooms have sliding doors with convenient access to the verandah. Living area has open plan living and looks onto the pool.

• A very relaxing living area with 2 timber feature poles to add to its charm.

This lovely 3 bedroom masonry beach home has many great features including 2 Layers of R4 insulation in the Ceiling and 3 sided verandah making this home more comfortable over the summer months, ceramic tiles throughout internally and a favorite feature is the Ionized in-ground pebble tec pool. More importantly this Great Value Home is just a short walk to the beach and school and just minutes away from boat ramps. All this for only - $299,000 List # 1240 Weblink: http://aarealty.net/property/1240/ Contact Connie on 0410 008 918

3 1 1 land area 1,280 sqm • Lovely family home with loads of space.

• Large kitchen / dining combined and great lounge area.

• Plenty of storage underneath all lockable.

• Huge block complete with bore, fruit trees and chicken coop.

• Ideal rental opportunity, close proximity to most conveniences.

• Handy to sports clubs, eatery, school. $210,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1235/ Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

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3 1 1 land area 800 sqm • Very neat and tidy in masonry block.

• Open plan kitchen / dining / lounge.

• Kitchen complete with pantry and breakfast bar.

• Spacious laundry with linen press along one wall.

• Low maintenance tiled floors throughout.

• Front porch and lockup garage.

Presently returning $280 per week in rent.

Affordable at only $249,000 http://aarealty.net/property/1227/ Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

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TENDERS

IN MEMORIUM

Chris Kurz

9/6/1956 - 13/9/2018

Always in our hearts.

INVITATION FOR TENDERS

21/01/1924 to 13/09/2019

– Contract COL000011 Sale of Council Owned Land – TULLY Qld 4854

In Loving memory of our much loved husband, father and grandfather.

It’s sad to believe it’s 12 months since you left us.

We miss your smile and your voice we loved to hear.

You will always be someone special, kind and true With a loving and generous heart That’s how we remember you.

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Your life was a blessing.

Your memory a treasure.

You are loved beyond words.

And missed beyond measure.

We miss your laughter and happy face.

MARIO GUARRERA

Annette, Adam, Ella, Ty, Carla, Cliff, Nate, Kenzie and Rusty.

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Find it in the Wet Tropic Times CLASSIFIEDS

Cassowary Coast Regional Council invites tenders for Contract COL000011 Sale of Council owned land – Tully Qld 4854.

Always loved and forever in our hearts.

Your loving wife, children and their families.

Council is offering eighteen (18) residential lots in Tully for individual sale via tender.

FOR SALE

Tender documentation may be obtained from the LG Tenderbox System: https://lgtenderbox.com.au from 6:00am on Wednesday 9 September 2020.

HAY FOR SALE Small square bales mulch hay 3 and 4ft round bales suitable for feed or mulch

Ph. 0408 856 557

Tenders must be lodged at https://lgtenderbox.com.au by 10:00am on 5 October 2020 (‘the Closing Time’).

Council reserves the right to invite any/all tenderers to change their tenders as outlined in Part 1 – conditions of tender.

All Correspondence to be through the LG Tenderbox Forum.

James Gott Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC NOTICES

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

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

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

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

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

Payment of rates may be made using any one of the following options:-

DEATH NOTICE

CUDDIHY, John Denis Aged 78 years, Late of East Feluga Loved Father of Elle and Jack. Brother of Kevin (dec) and Maureen.

A Private Funeral Service has been held.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Signed:

JAMES GOTT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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WARRINA INNISFAIL

Notice of Annual General Meeting

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The Annual General Meeting of Warrina Innisfail will be held at Chjowai Hall, 18 McGowan Drive, Innisfail on Tuesday 22nd September 2020 at 6.00pm.

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Ordinary business 1. To receive and consider the financial reports of Warrina Innisfail and the reports of the Directors and Auditors for the financial year ended 30th June 2020.

2. To elect three directors in accordance with article 6.2(e) of the Constitution.

Nominations for Director Any two members may nominate another member for election as Director by lodging the nomination form signed by the nominee and signed by the proposer and seconder.

The Nomination forms must be lodged with the Secretary at Administration Office, Warrina Innisfail, Warrina Street, Innisfail Qld 4860 after 1st September 2020. Nominations close on 8th September 2020. Nomination forms may be obtained from Administration Office, Warrina Innisfail or by calling 07 40302500.

A list of candidates will be available for inspection and collection by members at the Warrina Innisfail administration office from 9th September 2020.

Proxies Members entitled to attend and vote at the annual general meeting may appoint another member as their proxy to vote on their behalf. A proxy must be a member of the company, but may only accept the proxy of one other member. To be effective, proxy forms must reach the Secretary at Administration Office, Warrina Innisfail, Warrina Street, Innisfail Qld 4860, or to fax number 07 40617223 not later than 4.00pm Thursday 17th September 2020. The approved Proxy forms may be obtained from Administration Office, Warrina Innisfail or by calling 07 40302500.

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For further information and application packs, please visit our website:

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Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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Greg Shannon

One Eye Setts for Propagation

TCPSL’s Mark Dilema with the one eyed setts being trialed as a way to increase propagation of clean seed

WITH planting in full swing it is coming up to the time when new seed cane is planted for next year’s commercial planting. One of the critical decisions growers have to make is which varieties to propagate?

Clean seed for planting is critical, especially to manage the risk of Ratoon Stunting Disease (RSD) and as the name suggests, RSD gets worse as the crop ratoons get older, so to start with clean seed for planting is very important.

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We always recommend growers replenish clean stocks of the main older varieties like Q208, Q200, KQ228, as well as the newer ones like Q253, Q240, Q250 every few years just to maintain the best chance of high yields and when it comes to the more recently released new varieties, there are even more choices.

This is why TSL and the Tully Variety Management Group run trials of these new and newer varieties for each sub district, to try to work out as quickly as possible which ones will work commercially and should be propagated up for commercial planting.

Locally, Tully Cane Productivity Service operates the clean seed plots to provide clean seed for propagation and always try to produce as much clean seed of a desired variety as possible.

Over the years the industry has put a lot of time and effort into maximizing the propagation process, ranging from hand cutting and planting to tissue culture.

Another way to do it is to plant what is known as ‘single eye setts’. This is not new technology but locally a refinement of the process is currently being undertaken by TCPSL. TCPSL manager Peter Sutherland, who has a wealth of knowledge in this area from his days in Proserpine has set up a process in Tully to streamline the production of single eye setts.

This involves setting up a micro nursery on the SRA site to grow the single eye setts or one eye setts (OES) as they are sometimes known which, as the name suggests, are new cane plants grown from small segments of a cane billet with just one eye to grow from. OES has been used for many years by BSES and now SRA to maximise the planting material in the cane variety breeding program.

Locally the innovation comes from a process where the OES material is pre-germinated at optimum temperature and only viable eyes are then planted.

Temporary plastic igloos are used to help control the environment for the OES as they are usually established during the winter months.

Once we recommend a new variety for propagation, processes like OES and Tissue Culture will help get the new varieties to growers quickly and provide another cost effective alternative for propagation.

Anyone wanting to know more can call Peter on 0429 022 702.

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MILL STATISTICS ACROSS THE REGION SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL Cane Crushing Statistics

for 2020 Crushing statistics for Week 11 ending Sunday, September 6 2020 Crushing Weekly Season to Season Date Total Tonnes Cane Crushed 71,519 CCS Season estimate

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Sterile fruit flies contribute to reduction in Queensland fruit fly population RELEASES of sterile fruit flies at two Australian locations have significantly reduced Queensland fruit fly numbers.

The pilot, which ran from September 2019 to mid-April 2020 in Hillston, NSW and Cobram, VIC involved releasing sterile fruit flies each week from a plane and is part of the Hort Innovation research project - Post Factory Pilot of SITPlus Fly production.* Cobram agronomist Russell Fox said, “The sterile fruit fly releases have worked well so far and are widely supported by local growers and community. The program is a very useful complement to the regional fruit fly management strategy.”

Goulburn Murray Valley Regional Fruit Fly Coordinator Ross Abberfield said, “The timing of the SITPlus project has been ideal to fit in with our area wide management activity.

“In Cobram, the sterile fruit fly releases contributed to an 83% reduction in Queensland fruit fly activity.”

Plant and Food Research New Zealand Plant and Food Scientist, Lloyd Stringer said, “The rate of capture of wild male Queensland fruit fly in traps is on average 10 times higher in Mooroopna than in Cobram where sterile flies are being used.”

In Hillston, initial analysis indicates wild Queensland fruit fly were detected in very low numbers in town and almost undetected on nearby farms. Residents claimed they were able to eat their backyard fruit for the first time in years.

The project is a pilot that enables grower groups to confidently consider

the Sterile Insect Technique, or SIT, for management of Queensland fruit fly. The project is testing efficacy of Queensland fruit fly SIT in the field and rearing sterile flies in localised centres. It’s also testing the development of quality control procedures in the dedicated rearing out centres. The project also underpins economic modelling for future operational Queensland fruit fly SIT use.

Hort Innovation SITPlus Program Director Dan Ryan said, “A well-established method of pest insect control, the sterile insect technique is based on the mass rearing, sterilisation, and release of targeted pest insects. Once released in the environment, the sterile insects’ mate with their wild counterparts which disrupts reproduction and suppresses pest population numbers.”

Ross Abberfield said, “In the Goulburn-Murray Valley, an area-wide management program coordinated through Moira Shire Council has been in place since June 2017. This activity has included the removal of feral fruit trees, abandoned orchards, and neglected urban trees on both public and private land. This non-SIT area-wide management program activity has shown that Queensland fruit fly activity has reduced by 57%.”

Dan Ryan said, “The area-wide program has been an important contribution to achieving Cobram’s outstanding success.”

Season two of the SITPlus Pilot begins in mid-September and will continue through to April 2021.

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CRIME WRAP Sept 3 - Sept 9 Officers executed a search warrant at an address on Moriarty Street in Goondi Hill on Monday morning (September 7).

AT about 10am, a 19-year-old Westcourt man and 19-year-old Goondi Hill woman were located at the address, allegedly in possession of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol, amphetamine and large sums of money.

Police will also allege that they located drug utensils and other items used in the commission of drug offences.

Both are expected to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on September 28, charged with one count each of possess dangerous drugs, possess dangerous drug Schedule 2 quantity, possess instructions for producing dangerous drugs, possess anything used in commission of crime, possess anything for use in commission of crime, possess property suspected of being the proceeds of an offence, possess property suspected of having been used in connection of drug offence and trafficking in dangerous drugs.

Drug search warrants executed in Cassowary Coast area

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DETECTIVES from the Criminal Investigation Branch, Child Protection Unit, Tactical Crime Unit and General Duties executed seven search warrants at addresses across Cassowary Coast on Thursday, September 3.

As a result, ten people have been charged with a total of 29 offences after the seizure of cannabis, cannabis seeds, drug utensils, methylamphetamine, pharmaceutical tablets, fireworks, a cannabis grow tent and clothing that is alleged to have been worn during a recent enter with intent occurrence.

A 58-year-old Mourilyan Harbour man is expected to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on September 28, along with a 36-year-old Goondi Hill woman and a 22-year-old Innisfail man charged with drug offences.

A 56-year-old Innisfail man is expected to appear on September 14, while a 47-year-old Goondi Hill man, a 46-year-old Innisfail woman, a 47-year-old, 51-yearold and 59-year-old Mourilyan Harbour men and a 26-year-old South Johnstone man are all expected to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court on September 21 charged with drug offences.

Drink driving, Bombeeta A 19-year-old Eubenangee man was subject to a breath test after a traffic crash on Innisfail Japoon Road in Bombeeta at 9pm on Friday afternoon (September 4).

As a result of the test he was transported to Innisfail Police Station for further testing where it will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.082 per cent BAC. His licence was suspended for 24 hours and he is scheduled to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court on November 9.

Fail to leave licensed premises, Cardwell POLICE have charged a Flying Fish Point woman after an incident in a licensed premises in Cardwell on Monday afternoon, September 7.

It will be alleged that the woman became abusive to staff at about 2.50pm when she was asked to leave the licensed premises due to having a life ban.

The 34-year-old woman is scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on October 26, charged with failing to leave licensed premises, being drunk and disorderly on a licensed premises and two counts of failing to appear in accordance with undertaking.

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The same woman was also later charged with assault occasioning bodily harm after an incident at a residence on Victoria Street, Cardwell.

Police will allege that the woman became involved in a verbal altercation with a woman known to her at about 9pm, when she punched a man who was a visitor at the address.

The woman was due to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court after that incident.

Serious assault Police, Innisfail POLICE have charged a Cullinane woman after an incident in Innisfail on Tuesday night (September 8).

Police were called in relation to an altercation on Sundown Road at about 6.20pm and when police arrived, they located the woman walking along Emily Street.

It will be alleged the woman became aggressive when speaking to police and when asked to step back from police she spat at an officer.

The 42-year-old woman is expected to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court on September 28, charged with public nuisance and serious assault police.

Wilful damage, Innisfail POLICE have charged a local boy after an incident in Innisfail overnight (September 9).

It will be alleged that the boy threw his metal scooter at the front window of Innisfail Police Station, twice, causing it to smash, before attempting to run away.

He was arrested a short distance away from the station on McGowan Drive at about 8.50pm and taken to the Watchhouse, where he refused to provide Police with his identity.

The 17-year-old is expected to appear in the Innisfail Children’s Court at a later date, charged with two counts of wilful damage and one count of contravene a direction.

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I’m swinging on the Tarzan course on the high ropes it was terrifying. I look down and Mrs Hawkins was taking photos. I smile with a face full of horror. I keep walking as my leg slips. I forget that I have a harness on, I thought I was going to fall. My leg feels like jelly. I don’t think I can go on. By the time I got to the platform I could feel my face turned from horror to pride. The Tarzan course was challenging but I knew I had to persist through it.

- Excerpt from Molly’s account

Muddy, adventure, Exciting, caring, amazing, Smells like the bush, HOLLOWAYS

I loved camp because all the Holloways teachers were nice and I also loved high ropes because it was the highest I’ve been and the boating was fun because we had the best driver. It was John and he went fast when we asked him nicely with manners. The dinner was good. For the first night we had burgers, they were yum! I had a bun with meat, lettuce, cheese it was yummy.

- Excerpt from Shannon’s account

- By Jesse

I Was mucking around making mud balls then, suddenly, I WAS STUCK! “HELPPP I AM REALLY STUCK” I called hoping for someone to come to my rescue, But no one was coming to help so I decided to try call for help again. “Help Someone, please?....”I screamed at the top my lungs. Since no one was coming I sprang into action Pulling my legs and begging for freedom. Then I was free! Suddenly I heard calls from Finn Otto. So, I slopped over to Finn, then started to pull him free. “Almost there, pull your leg and you should be free!” I noted. He pulled his leg but it was not budging. “It won’t budge” he cried. A few Moments later, he Was like Flash in the mud, he was free.

- Excerpt from Izzy’s account

After a little ride around in the boat we put some crab pots down in the murky water. We were spotting birds for the bingo card but then we saw a crocodile! To me it looked like a fat goanna. We called over on the radio for the other boats to come have a look at it. After that we started to spot a lot of birds so we put them all down on the bingo card. Then we had some fruit and home baking in the boat. After that we saw another crocodile on the bank. Later, we saw some random things like a rainbow umbrella thing and a chair and table. We went under the bridges and realised that Molly was sleeping/ resting on the boat. So I got her camera and took a few photos. Then we started heading back to the boat ramp.

It was fun!

- Excerpt from Matilda’s account

I felt it, great lumps of muck oozed between my toes in great waves of stench! The all too familiar giggles and squeals of my friend challenged to overcome their thrashing as the muck pulled them deeper and deeper.

I steadied myself, feeling every inch of my body trembling with fear - then took the plunge! My heart racing with excitement, I rolled through the mud, rushing to join my classmates in their own dirt bath!

Thank you to my classmates, your entrancing smiles and laughter kept everyone feeling good!

Thank you to Mrs Hawkins and Mrs Timms, your joy and confidence helped everyone stride through every challenge with pride!

- Excerpt from Simone’s account

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Tully State High School

LAST week year 11 and 12 students competed in the annual Walker Memorial and Teitzel’s IGA Rugby League matches. These matches are contested between teams composed of year 11 students versus year 12 students. The Walker Memorial match is played in memory of past students, the Walker brothers, who were keen Rugby League players.

The matches were highly anticipated with many students having limited opportunity for Rugby League in 2020. The teams trained during lunchtimes over many weeks and team captains showed great leadership in organising their teams.

The girls’ match was a see-sawing affair, with both teams trading tries over the opening half. The year 11 team managed to edge ahead before the final whistle, winning four tries to three (no conversions taken).

Congratulations to Brooke Tongalea who was awarded the player of the match.

The year 11 team started the boys match strongly, dominating possession to post some early tries. To the year 12 team’s credit they dug in and didn’t give up, fighting back with some great attacking raids and a try to Thomas Busch. The year 11s were able to control the ball throughout the match and ran away winners 38-6. Congratulations to Sam Ulutui who was awarded the player of the match.

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Good Counsel College community celebrates Feast Day

Year 11 and 12 students from Good Counsel College who took part in the annual Grade of Origin rugby league match at Callendar Park which saw the Year 11s victorious MARIA GIRGENTI GOOD Counsel College had belated and adjusted celebrations for Catholic Education Week and Saint Marcellin Champagnat Feast Day which started with Year 10 students attending Mass at Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church.

This culminated in the whole school heading to Callendar Park to watch the annual Grade of Origin rugby league match between Year 11 and Year 12 Boys. It was a fierce contest between both grades, in an afternoon of high spirits and impressive sporting prowess, with the year 11 team emerging victorious 40-32 at full time over their older counterparts. Callum Ah Kee scored a hat trick of tries and was named Player of the Match.

GCC especially wanted to thank Kate Haren for her contacts, Liam Kenny and Leon Hallie for their coaching at lunch and refereeing, as well as the ground staff at Innisfail Brothers for preparing the venue for the game.

As GCC is one of 54 Marist schools in Australia, special patronage is paid to Saint Marcellin Champagnat whose feast day is usually celebrated on June 6, the day of his death in 1840.

Marcellin House is named after Saint Marcellin Champagnat who founded the Marist Brothers in 1817.

Marcellin Champagnat was born in Marlhes, France in 1789. At the end of the French Revolution, aged 16, he entered the seminary and was ordained a priest in 1816 with his first appointment to the parish of La Valla.

Three months after his ordination, Marcellin was called to the home where 16 year old Jean-Baptiste Montagne was dying, and as he listened to his confession, realised the young man had little religious or academic education.

This encounter with Montagne and his own difficult school experience convinced him he had to do something to combat the illiteracy and spiritual poverty of young people in rural France.

Six months after his ordination, Marcellin founded the Marist Brothers religious community.

The Marist Brothers are a group of Catholic men who dedicate themselves to teaching a Christian ed-

ucation to young people from poor, rural and isolated areas in France, and the work of the Marist Brothers has spread widely to every corner of the world.

A small group of Marist Brothers first came to Innisfail in 1938 to start the Mother of Good Counsel School

for boys, which was 82 years ago and 47 years of service to the community up until 1983.

In 1955, Marcellin Champagnat was declared Blessed by Pope Pius XII and was canonised by Pope John Paul II on April 18, 1999.

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Cameron Smith

Bevan Walker Northern Pride Assistant Coach, Innisfail Legend.

Chris Zanoletti: Babinda Footy Legend.

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SO to make everyone uncomfortable, let’s get it out of the way already and talk about the much anticipated comeback of Sonny Bill Williams to the NRL. He is the most over rated, self-centred piece of monkey crap that has ever graced the beautiful game that is Rugby League.

Whatever the fanfare or bromance you may have with SBW in previous years, well that wasn’t shared by yours truly as I thought there were better and interesting topics to discuss than that flog. The continental plate shifting in Hawaii that causes volcanoes and the Nat Geo celebrating crocodile month had more appeal than Sonny Bill, but somehow the league found a way James Tedesco to build up the Grand Final rematch between the Raiders and the Roosters. Look, he’s had all the success, “He’s so unpredict- probably more than I will ever have, but rugby league able, and even though is more than a circus show about a single player, so get he plays for the Blues, over yourself SBW, no one cares.

Ok, with that vent out of the way, it’s time to speak he does things that no about the last game of the rugby league season for the one else can do”.

Tully Tigers and the Northern Pride, which will be the Cain Banu and Allan Reis memorial game this Saturday night at the Tully Showground. This day will be an action packed weekend as it is also our one and only Tully Junior Rugby League Super Saturday. Make sure you make the trek down to the grounds and support our future Hall of Famers when the footy kicks off in Cameron Smith the morning.

Then later that evening, our senior Tigers will do bat-

“There’s only one per cent between him playing a good or a bad game. The GOAT always has a say about what happens at the end”.

“Nathan Cleary has been dominant, but Smith may pip him, Josh Papalli could be a smokey”.

Cameron Miller: Spilla Sports Show.

Friday, September 11, 2020 tle against the Northern Pride which will follow with the presentation of the trophies that celebrate our mates who are no longer with us. It is very hard to put into words of what these guys meant to us, but here goes.

Cain Banu was one of the most loyal footy mates I have played with. He was much older than me, but he reached out to me when I first started to play seniors. He made sure his son Thomas was in the dressing room with us, laughing and getting into mischief and so he could lead our team out. He made me feel protected when I played with him, because I knew he would always look out for me when things got rough.

His good mate Sam Samperi always said “If you had a mate like Cain, you had a pretty good life”. Champion bloke forever.

To my special mate Allan Reis, well, how hard is it going to be remembering you again this weekend? I am not sure how we became friends, but it ended up being something I treasure dearly. I would push you back to the dressing room, you would talk cheeky to everyone on the way and bag me about my wheelchair pushing skills. Then when the evening finished, we laughed, joked about how silly Leon Hallie sounded telling jokes or just how stupid I looked if I wore different shoes.

On the day we had your funeral, I struggled to sleep the night before, and because I knew whatever I said would not do you justice. Then that morning, I drove to the showground and sat on the bench that was your spot and cried. Then I stopped and came to a realisation thinking that no matter what I said, you would still tell me, “stop being an arse, and carry on”. I’m not sure what an angel in heaven is supposed to be like, but I bet when Cain and Allan arrived, the standard of being a good one went up another notch. Gone but never forgotten.

Seri’s Predictions Top 5 Dally M Finalist

Nathan Cleary

Mitch Seri: Herbert River Crushers Head Coach.

“Just can’t go past Nathan Cleary, with the season he has had. By far the most dominant player in 2020”.

Cameron Smith

Paul Ketchell: Tully Tigers Head Coach.

“No other player has much contribution than Cam. He determines the outcome of most games, so it’s hard to go past him”.

Team 1.

Panthers 2.

Storm 3.

Eels 4.

Roosters 5.

Raiders 6.

Knights 7.

Rabbits 8.

Sharks

Can the goat Cameron Smith win another Daily M? 5. Clint Gutherson: The Eels superstar has been outstanding for a much improved Eels team this year.

Always in the thick of things and is right up there in try assists in 2020.

Will be in with a good chance.

4. Cameron Smith: Love him or hate him there is no doubt that Cameron is still playing as good as any time in his career. For me the most influential player in the current game. Whilst he might not have the electric speed out of dummy half,

his ability to control the speed of the game with his kicking and tactical play is still the best in the NRL. 3. James Tedesco: Right up there with the best players in the world.

James has all bases covered with an electric running game and a silky smooth passing game which is imperative for modern day fullbacks.

2. Jack Wighton: Jack has been a shining light for the injury depleted Canberra Raiders. After the injury to star hooker Josh Hodgson I think

NRL Ladder

W D L PD PTS 15 1 1 17 31 14 0 2 17 28 13 0 3 17 26 12 0 3 17 24 11 0 4 17 22 11 1 4 17 21 9 0 6 17 20 9 0 6 17 18

With the season Nathan Cleary is having can he finish 2020 with the Dally M Medal as the NRLs best player? nearly everybody put a line through the Raiders’ premiership hopes.

Jack has become the go-to player and has a damaging running game.

Will score Dally M points regularly for the Raiders.

1. Nathan Cleary: By far the standout player in the NRL to date. Guiding a youthful Panthers who have now set a record for most consecutive wins. Completely in control of every aspect of his game. Will be hard to beat.

Team W D L PD PTS 9.

Tigers 8 0 6 17 14 10.

Warriors 6 0 7 17 14 11.

Dragons 6 0 9 17 12 12.

Manly 6 0 9 17 12 13.

Titans 5 0 10 17 12 14.

Cowboys 4 0 11 17 8 15.

Broncos 3 0 12 17 6 16.

Bulldogs 2 0 13 17 4

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Local athletes return to training

Parent/coach Gavin Devaney watches Dominic Bryan in flight during long jump MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast Athletics is thrilled to be back up and running and recently a skills development night was held at Castor Park with Shaun Lethem from Little Athletics Queensland who worked on flop skills and scissors in high jump, while other coaches worked on athletics, discus and long jump.

Once Stage 3 restrictions were lifted in mid-July, most of the winter centres including Cassowary Coast, Tully, Tablelands and Mulgrave were able to start back up after some four months of lock down due to COVID-19.

Lethem worked on scissors jump with the younger athletes and flop jump with the older athletes and said while the wet and slippery grounds proved difficult, all athletes gave it their best shot.

Lethem who covers from Mossman in Far North Queensland to Tweed in New South Wales completed a world wind road trip and visited centres in Mossman, Tolga, Cassowary Coast, Ross River, Townsville, Rockhampton and Agnes Water.

LAQ have provided the club with guidelines to follow and while there are some restrictions in place, the club nights have been running smoothly due to the support from their families.

Despite COVID-19, there are strong numbers in 2020 with 70 children between the ages of five and 16 taking part in Friday club nights.

EH Westbury and Co were thanked for generously giving their time, effort, expertise and materials to install drinking fountains at the club’s shed. CCA also gave a huge shout out to Damon McLeod and CCA

dad Jason Aquilina who finished off the installation.

The club house is sporting new signage, which was arranged by Centre Manager Brenda Gracie, done by SOS Signs and put up by dads - Carl D'Urso, Gavin Devaney and Steven Toolen, while new spotlights have recently been installed at the clubhouse by local business, D'Urso Electrical.

The club also received funding through the COVID SAFE Active Clubs Kickstart program thanks to the hard work of new grants officer Kylie Franks. The program provides $2,000 funding for operating expenses, equipment, or training to assist organisations to re-establish their operations post-COVID-19. The funds will be used to purchase electronic timing devices which will mean less people involved.

Back in March, Lincoln Fay, Noah Fay and Quinn Devaney all travelled to State Championships in Brisbane. Lincoln and Noah were in QE2 Stadium when the lockdown announcement was made while Quinn was standing at the gate.

Andrea Devaney said while this was certainly very disappointing as the kids had put in months of training and after so much anticipation. However, as a mum, Devaney said she was incredibly proud of their resilience in such a sad situation. Quinn commented: "They wouldn't have done this unless they really thought it was the right thing to do."

At the end of August, a large group of athletes competed in the annual Tablelands Interclub Pentathlon in Tolga where lots of personal bests were achieved and a record was set by Braxton D'Urso.

While the LAQ Winter Carnival has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, members hope to partic-

Ingham Bridge Club LAST Friday’s results: Steve Vigh and Betty Collins were the winners with 108 points closely followed by Alan Giles and Nella Albrecht on 105 points. Gillian Marano and Judy Vigh came third with 92 points. There were four full tables and one ‘Help with Play’ table.

Friday, September 18: Social Bridge.

Please be seated by 8.45am.

Tuesday night bridge will recommence soon. The first session of our Club Championship Pairs will be played on Friday, September 25 and the second session the following Friday. If you need a partner phone Ann on 0408 090 451.

Tip for the Week: “When you're bid-

Zac Gracie practices his flop in high jump under the close eye of Shaun Lethem LAQ development officer

ding”.

Always search for a major suit fit if one is possible, even if you've already found a fit in a minor suit. If you have a four card major you can show at the one level, always bid it. Consider playing 3NT instead of 5C or 5D when you have the strength for the game, but your only fit is in a minor suit. Keep the bidding simple. If you have a fit for a partner's major, always raise.

If you have a fit for a partner's suit, "stretch" to raise, especially in a competitive auction. If you have extra trumps (one more than you need for an eight card fit), feel free to compete to the three level if the opponents bid over your two level part-score.

ipate in Athletics North Queensland Championships to be held in Mackay from October 2-4.

CCA extended a huge thanks to LAQ Senior Development Officer Shaun Lethem for working with their athletes, and Wally Plath from Peak Performance Track Club for willingly volunteering his time to come and share his knowledge on track starts and running techniques. The club was also very fortunate to have two of the parents, Maria Guglielmi working on discus and Gavin Devaney on long jump.

Members can visit Cassowary Coast Athletics Facebook page for further information on club nights, updates and upcoming events.

Parent Maria Guglielmi provides discus coaching to Quinn Devaney before his throw

Stay low on misfits. When you have a minimum hand without support for a partner and he doesn't show support for your suit, stop bidding as soon as possible.

Unless you have game-going strength, don't bid higher just to show yet another suit and don't bid 2NT. Your goal is to stop in a reasonable contract, not a perfect one.

If you have length in the suit the opponents opened and are in doubt about what to bid, just pass, even when you have opening strength. Don't show your problem by thinking too long about what to do.

Always assume your partner has a minimum point count until he tells you otherwise. There are two types of bids that pinpoint your point count range -any notrump bid and any bid of an "old"

suit (one that you or your partner have bid previously). If you're making any of these bids, be sure you show your point count by making the bid at the proper level.

If you know you have 25+ combined points, jump to a game in your suit or notrump. Don't give your partner a chance to pass below game level.

If you have an invitational hand and you think you and your partner might have 25+ points, make your bid one level higher than necessary.

If you have minimum strength, show it by making your bid at the lowest level available.

Remember - Bridge is fun!

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

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Innisfail United 3rd Division team secure win over Souths FC

MARIA GIRGENTI

ROUND 8 of FNQ Football fixtures kicked off on Friday evening where Innisfail United 3rd Division team registered a solid 4-1 win against Souths FC (Gordonvale) at Castor Park, Mourilyan.

This was followed by Innisfail United 2nd Division team who played Douglas United FC (Port Douglas) and had a 2-0 loss.

Innisfail JR Under 12 team are now sitting top of the ladder after they had a fantastic 11-1 win over Atherton Eagles with Reed Bonassi again in scintillating form scoring six goals, Jasper Curzon 2, Happy Venables 2 and Jack Bertram 1.

and 3rd Division teams played Leichhardt FC on Tuesday evening at Castor Park, Mourilyan while on Saturday, Innisfail Premier Women's team and Under 13/14 Division 3 will travel away to play Mareeba United FC. On Sunday, Innisfail Premier Youth (Under 18s) will play Edge Hill FC at 10.00am at Castor Park, Mourilyan; Under 13/14 Division 1 team are up against Edge Hill Yellow at 10.00am on Steve Corical Oval 2; Innisfail JR Under 12s play Edge Hill Yellow at 10.30am; Premier Reserves against Edge Hill at 2.00pm; Premier Women Reserves play Edge Hill on Steve Corica Oval 2; and Premier Men's play Edge Hill at 4.00pm.

Innisfail players Darrin Timms, Ben Zecchinati and a Souths player jump to head the ball in the 3rd Division game

Innisfail's Jimmy Vue (left) and a Port Douglas player compete for the ball in the 2nd Division game

Leo Di Carlo (left) and a Souths player contest the ball in the 3rd Division game

Innisfail United results - Round 8 - FNQ Football fixtures played on Saturday in, Atherton, Mareeba and Cairns:Under 13/14 Division 3 - 4-0 loss to Mareeba United FC Under 13/14 Division 1 - 2-2 draw against TAS Goals: Kayden Crowley 1, Trent Finta 1 (Endeavour Park) Premier Youth (Under 18's) - 4-0 loss against Mareeba Premier Womens - 3-0 loss against Mareeba ba

Premier Women Reserves - 4-2 loss against MareeReserve Grade - 3-2 loss against Mareeba Premier Men's - 1-1 draw against Mareeba Round 9 FNQ Football fixtures: Innisfail United 2nd

Silkwood Clay Target Club Annuals results SILKWOOD Clay Target Club had a great turnout for their two-day Annuals event held over the weekend and the weather was perfect compared to some other years.

No issues were encountered with social distancing and a great weekend was had by all, especially those who managed to win events.

Everyone was very pleased to see the club's most senior veteran shooter, Joe Collins, who will turn 94 in a couple of weeks, demonstrate his ability by taking out first in the first three C Grade events and winning C Grade Overall High Gun. A huge thanks to all the visiting and travelling shooters who participated in the club's shoot over the weekend especially all those that assisted in any way with the event, in particular the kitchen, office and bar staff. The club is also extremely grateful to our major sponsors Sacoa and Incitec Pivot, as well as all other minor sponsors, friends and family for helping make the event a huge success.

Results were as follows: Event 1: 45 Target Medley Overall winner: Nathan Thurston 75/75 AA - 1st: Uncle Tony Caruso 74/75; 2nd: Joe Caruso 123/125; 3rd: Ron Gough 122/123 A - 1st: Alan Poggioli 74/75; 2nd: Josh Alvero 73/75; 3rd: Joe Zappala 122/125

B - 1st: Sarah Sebastiani 71/75; 2nd: Alex Seawright 90/100; 3rd: Luke Zammit 87/100 C - 1st: Joe Collins 72/75; 2nd: Sandra Crapella 90/100; 3rd: Bill Evans 88/100 Event 2: 30 Target Point Score Overall winner: Uncle Tony Caruso 123/123 AA - 1st: Ron Gough 122/123; 2nd: Ned Di Salvo 102/105; 3rd: Phillip Craig 89/90 A - 1st: Rayce Burgess 89/90; 2nd: Peter Robertson 87/90; 3rd: David Hobbs 89/93 (shoot off) B - 1st: Michelle Russell 85/90; 2nd: Liane Robertson 87/93; 3rd: Rob Draper 86/93 C - 1st: Joe Collins 105/108; 2nd: Bill Evans 84/90; 3rd: Luke Duncan 118/126 (shoot off) Event 3: 50 Target Double Barrel Overall winner: Nathan Thurston 126/126 AA - 1st: Uncle Tony Caruso 125/126; 2nd: Ben Beazley 83/84; 3rd: Bruce Murphy 82/83 A - 1st: Dave Ellery 73/74; 2nd: Josh Alvero 72/74; 3rd: Joe Sebastiani Jnr. 54/56 B - 1st: Alex Seawright 57/58; 2nd: Alan Floreancig 56/58; 3rd: Luke Zammit 48/50 C - 1st: Joe Collins 49/50; 2nd: Luke

Duncan 48/50; 3rd: Joseph Micallef 46/50 Event 4: 30 Target Handicap 1st: Ron Gough 50/51; 2nd: Chris Santarossa 43/44; 3rd: Angelo Russo 38/39; 4th: Bryan Sanderson 36/37 and 5th: Brendan Draper 35/36 Event 5: 50 Target State Continental Double Barrel Championship Overall winner: Ben Beazley 81/81 AA - 1st: Paul Crapella 80/81; 2nd: Phillip Craig 60/61; 3rd: Andrew Casella 52 53 A - 1st: Josh Collins 50/50; 2nd: Dave Ellery 52/53; 3rd: Brendan Draper 51/53 (shoot off) B - 1st: Neil Worsley 52/55; 2nd: Alf Strano 52/53; 3rd: Michelle Craig 45/50 C - 1st: Bill Evans 47/50; 2nd: Luke

Duncan 56/60; 3rd: Nicholas Patterson 55/60 (shoot off) Veteran: Peter Robertson 49/50 Ladies: Riley Mikkelsen 47/50 Junior: Harrison Birch 47/50 High Guns Overall: Ron Gough 291/295 AA: Chris Santarossa 289/295 A: Rayce Burgess 284/295 B: Alex Seawright 269/295 C: Joe Collins 272/295 Ladies Riley Mikkelsen 276/295 Veterans Uncle Tony Caruso 285/295 Junior Harrison Birch 272/295

Some of the High Guns overall winners from Silkwood Clay Target Club Annuals held over the weekend

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Bowls News Babinda Bowls Club WINNERS of Thursday's social bowls were Rod McCrae/Ron Omodei, runner up Bill Price/Les Holland/Jim Azzopardi.

Thursday and Sunday social bowls: names in by 1.00 for 1.30 start.

The next pennant game will be played at Babinda and Innisfail on Saturday, Sept 12. Check the board for players selected.

The Babinda Men’s 4s, scheduled for Sunday, August 30, which was cancelled because of inclement weather, will be held later in the year when a suitable date can be found!

Annual General meeting will be held on Sunday, September 20, commencing at 11am.

Tully Bowls A very close scoring game was played with great harmony and friendship for the finals of the Men’s Club Championship Singles. Mick de’Vries 25 defeated Peter Smith 22. A truly great game from both players. Congratulations!

Wednesday afternoon was enjoyed by 24 players and winners out of the hat were John Brown, John McGough and Adele Reed. Sunday was Fathers’ Day and was a free day for our men. Winners were Janette Kos, Bev Achilles and Ray Downing.

In the Champion of Champions played in Yungaburra, Tully singles champion Mick de’Vries played and won three games to advance to the finals this Saturday in Yungaburra. Congratulations on a mighty effort Mick and all the best for your final! A great achievement from a new bowler!

Club championship pairs saw Bev Achilles and Judy Hood 24 defeat Val Bradley and Margaret Fanna 14 to proceed to the finals.

Our club welcomes new players and visitors to join us. Please call the club or come down for a visit sometime. Happy Days!

Ingham Bowls LEGEND: Lead (L), Second (2nd), Third (3rd), Skip (S) Men’s Pairs, Friday, Sep 4

Winners: Russell Petersen, Stan Richards.

Scores: Russell Petersen (L), Stan Richards (S) defeated Don Williams (L), Bill Dickie (S) 25 to 11; Trevor Pallanza (L), Allen Torielli (S) defeated Dennis Parton (L), Tony Koop (S) 22 to 13; Kevin Lawlor (L), Cliff Johnson (S) defeated Gary Brierley (L), Andrew Cole (S) 23 to 16; John Holmes (L), Stan Cotton (S) defeated John Eddleston (L), Jim Dunn (S) 18 to 13.

Social Mixed Bowls, Sunday, Sep 6 Winners: Roger Cellotto (L), Grace Cockrell (2nd), Tom Lawlor (3rd), Stan Richards (S).

Scores: Roger Cellotto (L), Grace Cockrell (2nd), Tom Lawlor (3rd), Stan Richards (S) defeated Maria Moore (L), David Horsley (2nd), Tony Koop (3rd), Allen Torielli (S) 21 to 15.

Thursday Barefoot Bowls has been postponed until further notice.

Men’s Pairs, Friday, Sep 11 at 2.15 pm: names in to Club by 1.45 pm; call 4776 2117; game starts at 2.15 pm; bar open.

No social mixed bowls this Sunday, Sept 13, due to red pennants

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Silkwood Bowls Club President Tony Cates (2nd from right) congratulated Silkwood team members who were the overall winners of the Men's Classic Fours event

Silkwood Bowls Club SOCIAL Bowls, Wednesday, September 2: Alan Hudson, Ron Giveen and Delmo Tarditi def Bryan Brooks, Anna Della Bella and Wayne Myell 26/17; Denise Charman and Lee Mayell def Barry Green and Denis Donavan 30/10.

Sponsored by the Weipa Bowls Club, on Saturday our big event of Classic Men’s Fours took place under good weather conditions. Fourteen teams contested the all-day event with players coming from South of Tully to north of Cairns. 4 prizes were to be won and the competition was fierce. The four winning teams played extremely tight games and were only separated by ends taken into consideration. The winning team with Skip Shane Dunne, 2nd Morgan Dunne, 3rd Dan Dunne and Lead Steve. Howe had 2 two Wins+50 Shots+27 Ends.

Second Place went to Skip S McInerney, 2nd K Foord, 3rd D Leach, Lead F Caltabiano two wins+50+23 Ends. Third

The South Johnstone team finished as runners up in the Men's Classic Fours at Silkwood Bowls Club on Saturday Place went to Skip T McCalary, 2nd M Bucklar, 3rd J Rilley, Lead R Moody two wins + 49. Fourth Place went to Skip T Burns, 2nd J O’Brien, 3rd M Roots, Lead S Olsen two wins + 48.

Sunday, Sept 6 - Social Bowls was well visited: Barry Green, Jean Messina, Carol Lowe def Delmo Tarditi, Mal Curry and Lee Mayell 31/14; Daniel Gauci, Anna Della Bella, Agnes Cain/ Karin Rasoll def Denise Charman, Nola Curry and Chris Lower 22/21; Alan Hudson and Denis Donavan drew with Brian Brooks and Byron Mayell 22/22.

As usual we hold our Barefoot Bowls every Friday night, starting with a BBQ followed by a game of bowls. Social bowls is on Wednesday and Sunday starting at 1pm.

Our contact No. 0459 211 552; email: silkwoodbowlsclubinc@gmail.com. All are welcome.

Noorla Ladies’ Bowls FRIENDLY rivalry was once again enjoyed by Noorla, Macknade and Ingham clubs at Noorla last Wednesday for the annual Ingham Trophy. Congratulations Ingham Ladies for taking the trophy home with five and a half Rink wins, followed by Noorla with four and a half Rink wins and Macknade with two Rink Wins.

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Competition Drawn, Round 2 “B” Grade Singles Wednesday September

23 at 9.00am: S Pizzi (v) R Rose; C Pizzi (v) C Hewett. Date Claimers: Noorla’s Happy Home festival to be played at Noorla, Wednesday, September 9; cards 8.45am for 9am start. Carmel Mammino Trophy to be played at Noorla, Wednesday, September 16 at 1.00pm.

Next Committee Meeting: Wednesday, 7th October, 2020 at 9.00am.

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.

Silkwood bowlers wins Men’s Classic Fours event SILKWOOD Bowls Club hosted their annual Men’s Classic Fours on Saturday which attracted a full green of players and was a huge success. The weather was very kind and the Silkwood team made up of Shane Dunne, Morgan Dunne, Dan Dunne and Steve Howe finished as first prize winners with two games, one loss and 50 points having won 27 ends. Runners up were the South Johnstone team of Shane McInerney, Fred Caltabiano, David Leach and Kevin Foord who had the same score but won 23 ends. Thanks to all who attended and played on the new green with an extra special thanks to our loyal sponsor, Weipa Bowls Club.

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Macknade Bowls SOCIAL Triples: Bill Dickie, Smithy Walklate, Jim Hugo 23 def Jim Dunn. Des Hoffman, Jean McLehose 11; Joe Turski, Trevor Fox, Des Golinski 24 def John Tucker, Lidia Marbelli, Dave Ebeling 10; Toma’s Garate, Francesca Rosadi, Don Williams 30 def Nev Bywater, Karen Dunn, Ross Fichera 8; Mario Marbelli, Pam Morgan, Judy Marsden 18 def Brett Haupt, Pam Turski, Mary Tuxworth 14; John Patrick, Rhonda Brown, Wendy Wiles 17 def Len Schifilliti, Shelly Wright, Lin Ebeling 16 (this was an up and down game with so many heads going from one to the other with the bowling from the skips); Lui Marbelli, Jake Morgan, Maralyn Hugo 21 def Phil Wright, Coral Gard, Jan Colson 11; Nev Cooper, Christa Patrick, Harold Walklate 19 def Bob McLehose, Alan Morris, Gavin Dumschat 15.

Moduline Trophy - Macknade vs Noorla These games were nearly dismissed due to the inclement weather but true to form with a clean up, the games were continued: Bob Brooker, Jack Thompson, Trevor Fox, Des Hoffman 28 def T Garate, T Fracchia, M LaRosa, P Quaoria 9; S Cotton, P Rodriguez, J Leonardi, P Poggio 27 def Nev Bywater, Joe Turski, Nev Cooper, Gavin Dumschat 16; N Ingram, P Menegon, R Williams, J Vezzoli 21 def Brett Haupt, Lui Marbelli,

Golf News

Cardwell Golf

LADIES' Thursday competition was won

by Sneza Lazarus (37) with Jackie Olditch (36) in second place. Thursday's 13hole Sporters was won by Geoff Reading (30), second Jackie Olditch (28) C/B and third Sneza Lazarus (28). The rundown went to Ian Brooks (27), Anne Jodrell, Des Ward and Peter Topen all with 26 points.

Saturday’s Men’s Monthly Medal sponsored by Phil Pentecost went to Kevin Tombs (65) on a countback from

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Julie Anders with a $1.10 of Tinaroo barra

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Len Schifilliti, Bart Cummins 15; J Mucica, P Aranas, G Rose, S Scott 22 def Mario Marbelli, John Tucker, Phil Wright, Harold Walklate 12; Michael Blake, Jim Dunn, Mal Dorey, Al Morris 15 def G Accornero, D Guazzo, N Craven, C Menegon 13. Noorla won 4 games to 1.

Mixed Triples Results, September 6 Bob Brooker, Trevor Fox, Pam Morgan 25 def John Tucker, Alan Morris, Judy Marsden 24.

Social, September 6 Triples: Joe Turski, Christa Patrick ,Gregor Roberts 23 def Len Schifilliti, Karen Dunn, Don Williams 17; Brett Haupt, Lui Marbelli, Kerryn Haupt 20 def Bill Dickie, Ruth Brooker, Gavin Dumschat 14; Bob McLehose, Harold Walklate, Jack Righetti 26 def Phil Wright, Pam Roberts, Des Golinski 19; Ron Brown, Rhonda Brown, Linda Hoffman 26 def Nev Cooper, Shelly Wright, Lin Ebeling 9; Anna Fudriga, Des Hoffman, Wendy Wiles 17 drew Nev Bywater, Ross Fichera, Smithy Walklate 17 3x4: Michael Bake, Pam Turski, Mary Tuxworth, Dave Ebeling 22 def Jim Dunn, John Patrick, Alicia Cooper 7.

This week-end, September 12-13, the Men’s Pennants will be played in the Hinchinbrook region with all three clubs represented and facing bowlers from all over the North Qld area. We wish them all the best and good bowling. The Macknade green will host the Townsville clubs.

There will be social bowls on Sunday and Thursday; please have your names in by 12.30pm on Ph 4777 7153.

Moduline Trophy - Macknade vs Noorla Mick Murphy (65) second and Greg Smith (73) third. The Ladies’ Medal sponsored by Angela Dearlove went to Mandy Carucci (65) with Anne Jodrell (79) second. The rundown was Ian Brooks (64), Geoff Reading (74), Greg Dearlove (75) and Dave Hoare (76).

Thursday Ladies’ 18-hole comp and Sporters. Saturday is the September Monthly Medal. The Men are sponsored

by Phil Pentecost and will play off the blue tees and the Ladies are sponsored

by Angela Dearlove, off the white tees.

PLEASE NOTE: competitions will be played in groups of four at 10 minute intervals, registration is still via timesheet.

Register by email to enquire@cardwell-

golfclub.com or jackieolditch@bigpond. com or by phone or text to 0414 359 314. The timesheet can be viewed on the Cardwell Golf Club website, cardwellgolfclub.com.

El Arish Golf

ANOTHER week of fine playing for our comp. Tuesday’s Stableford results: Winner - Tony Haydock on 38 followed

by Rhonda Bliss r/up on 35. Rhonda once again has it all worked out to take out NTP for Ladies on #5/14, with Marie Pavan taking #4/13 All In and the approach shot on #8/17 won by Frank Tomasino, who actually holed in!!

Thursday’s Sporters last week played the 1st Nine Stableford sponsored by Midway Butchers/Innisfail with results as follows: Winner - Neil Martin 23, 2nd Wayne Kimberley 19 with G Dixon 3rd on 17. Least Putts won by Mick DeVries (on a c/back) with 11 putts. NTP results: #2 and #7 Mattie Smith - #3 Wayne Kimberley - #8 Rhys Camilleri. Midway Butchers Sponsorship much appreciated by the Club and winners.

Saturday was our 7th Monthly Medal comp for 2020, playing a Stroke event.

Ladies’ results were very closely contested, with three players coming in on 67 Nett and the final decision resulting in Lisa Spiegler - Winner, with Fran Lomas r/up. Men’s results: Winner - Peter Carter on 61 Nett, Arthur Hamilton r/up on 64 Nett. NTP results: #2/11 Mens - Paul Marland, #4/13, All In Steve Buchanan and again Rhonda Bliss taking the Ladies on #5/14.

This Saturday 12th a Single Stroke event to be played sponsored by our Patron:- Kevin Kelly. Times: Rego 12.00;

Tee Off 12.30.

Ingham Golf TUESDAY’S veterans’ event was held in El Arish, with some Ingham players taking honours, including Ross Fitzgerald on 36 points, Julie Reed, 33 points on a countback from Cheryl Skene, and Deb Giles on 32 points.

On Wednesday some terrific scores were presented, with Julie Reed the winner in a countback from Ruth Saint with 39 points and Lesley Beltrame on 38 points.

Twenty-two players lined up on Thursday, with the winner being Dario Fanti, from runner-up Peter Clark, and rundown prizes going to Stewie Cocking, Don Jurd, Brian Scanlon, Bob McClelland, Aurelio Mason and Ron Kerkwyk.

Saturday saw twenty-four players brave some early showers to play a single stableford. Steve Hart proved to be the victor with 38 points, closely followed by Steve Marbelli on 37 points.

Run-down prizes went to Andrew Bye, 37, and Mick Poggioli, Cam West and visitor J. Barker all on 36 points.

A 4-BBB stableford competition on Sunday yielded some great scores in a field of 34 players. Winners were the team of Peter (‘eagle’) Skene and Randi (‘ace’) Tuxworth (they told me to say that!!) with 49 points. Runner-up prize went to Ian and Ross Fitzgerald’s brotherly team with 47 points, and the Captain’s team of Brian Scanlon and Mick Poggioli followed with 46 points.

Next weekend the club hosts the Closed Championships.

FISHING

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Fishing News

LUCINDA SEPTEMBER FRI 11

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12:57 am 5:33 am 11:15 am 6:06 pm 12:57 am 5:51 am 11:51 am 6:29 pm 1:08 am 6:16 am 12:24 pm 6:57 pm 1:27 am 6:45 am 12:57 pm 7:27 pm 1:51 am 7:19 am 1:32 pm 7:59 pm 2:20 am 7:56 am 2:08 pm 8:34 pm 2:51 am 8:36 am 2:47 pm 9:10 pm

1.6m 1.84m 1.29m 2.63m 1.44m 2.01m 1.08m 2.87m 1.27m 2.21m 0.86m 3.12m 1.1m 2.44m 0.63m 3.36m 0.92m 2.67m 0.45m 3.55m 0.75m 2.87m 0.33m 3.66m 0.63m 3.01m 0.33m 3.65m

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SPRING CAMPING CATALOGUE – OUT NOW!

RoLy Newton

UNFORTUNATELY there have been no chances to travel out to the reef or islands over the past week due to the strong south-easterly winds. So fishing opportunities have been limited to the estuaries and freshwater. Luckily the estuary fishing improved through the week and by the weekend there were some good barra and mangrove jacks being caught.

Most of the action has been in the coastal creeks with some great reports coming from the Liverpool, Tully and Murray rivers. Four inch paddle tail soft plastics and prawn copies such as the Zerek and Chase Bait have been the most successful. The new Jackson Jester hard body also accounted for some great fish with several jacks in the high forties being caught.

The coastal river estuaries have also been fishing well for grunter, whiting and flathead. Those doing well on the grunter are putting in lots of effort, in most cases fishing for several hours either side of high tide with baits of prawns, mullet and herring. Grunter will take a well presented lure and several have been caught on small hard bodies and small soft plastics while fishing for jacks. Although I haven't got it all worked out I regularly catch grunter on lures; the tip is to keep the lure as close to the bottom as possible to maximise bites.

The lure fishing in the Hinchinbrook Channel went quiet during the start of the strong winds and rain, however it has improved and there were some good fish caught during last weekend. Once the weather improves and the water temperatures continue to rise we will see some great fishing. The barra were well and truly on the bite before the last lot of bad weather moved in, so hopefully this weekend we will see some great fishing.

The middle freshwater stretches of the coastal creeks have been fishing very well with some great bar-

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in tide during the afternoon. I would fish the morning run out tide for barra and jacks and either side of the late afternoon tide for grunter. Hopefully boats will get a chance to try for a large spanish mackerel around the islands of an early morning. Try using large live baits or drifting or trolling a wolf herring.

ra, sooties and the odd freshwater jack being caught.

The barra have been turning up around the weed beds and backwaters, so try any of the soft plastic prawn copies.

Further upstream in the upper reaches the fishing has improved dramatically with good numbers of sooty grunter and jungle perch being caught on both hard bodies and soft plastics. Stealth is needed and once you drop a fish or miss a strike the snag is shutting down, so make your first cast count. The upper freshwater will be at its best by late September.

As the water temperatures improve the quality of fishing in Tinaroo is improving dramatically. Julie and Ando Anders managed eight barra from 12 hook-ups over two days’ fishing last weekend. Julie managed the largest fish at 110cm, while there were several more barra caught in the 80s and 90s. Well done, this is champagne fishing.

Ando mentioned that during the previous trip the barra were mainly hooked on the side of the head while all fish were hooked in the mouth last weekend.

This is a sure sign that the barra were biting properly.

At this early stage of the week the various weather sites are giving varied predictions for this coming weekend. The most promising site is predicting light winds on Saturday with the winds starting to pick up through Sunday. If this proves correct we may well have a chance to travel out wide to the islands and the larger boats may get a chance at getting to the reef; we can only hope. This weekend we have only a small run in the tide during the morning with a lot larger run

Timothy Redfearn receiving his $50 gift voucher for winning the August fishing comp.

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JOHNSTONE RIVER SEPTEMBER

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1.59m 1.92m 1.25m 2.7m 1.43m 2.1m 1.04m 2.95m 1.25m 2.31m 0.81m 3.2m 1.03m 2.54m 0.58m 3.44m 0.82m 2.77m 0.38m 3.63m 0.63m 2.97m 0.25m 3.73m 0.49m 3.1m 0.24m 3.72m

Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully

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2:16 am 5:42 am 11:56 am 6:26 pm 1:46 am 6:09 am 12:30 pm 6:50 pm 1:49 am 6:37 am 1:03 pm 7:17 pm 2:06 am 7:09 am 1:38 pm 7:48 pm 2:32 am 7:45 am 2:14 pm 8:22 pm 3:04 am 8:23 am 2:52 pm 8:57 pm 3:37 am 9:03 am 3:31 pm 9:33 pm

1.47m 1.64m 1.21m 2.33m 1.36m 1.76m 1.03m 2.53m 1.23m 1.93m 0.82m 2.72m 1.08m 2.12m 0.63m 2.91m 0.92m 2.31m 0.46m 3.07m 0.77m 2.48m 0.35m 3.16m 0.66m 2.6m 0.35m 3.15m

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Innisfail’s Paige De Brincat achieves national, world judo rankings MARIA GIRGENTI

Paige De Brincat (right) from Innisfail Judo Club has been ranked number two in Australia and 11th in the world in her weight division

HARD work has paid off for Paige De Brincat, aged 16, from Innisfail Judo Club who has been ranked number two in Australia and number 11 in the world in the Under 52kg weight division.

De Brincat's ranking was achieved after she won gold by defeating opponent Australian judo team member Alyssa Fry in Cadets 52kg weight division at the Oceanic Open and Oceanic Cup held last year in Perth from November 2-4. It was the largest and highest calibre judo event ever held in Australia, attracting 500 competitors from 82 nations.

Prior to competing in the Oceanic Open, De Brincat achieved her brown belt grading in September last year. This process involved being judged by a panel of three in Cairns to demonstrate Kata - controlled movements - partnered by her father Joey De Brincat and Francis Newman from Cairns and was judged Best Kata of the Day. She had three weeks preparation before the competition where she worked with Ricky Bruschi and state coaches Xavier Barker and Andy Schmidt from Coral Coast Judo Club in Mossman.

In February 2020, De Brincat also competed in the Sydney International but didn't place and soon after disaster struck when she injured her shoulder and then tore her AC (shoulder) joint while competing in the Innisfail Annual tournament in March.

The COVID-19 lockdown proved a godsend for De Brincat as her shoulder was able to heal properly with proper rest and recuperation. This is De Brincat's last year competing in Cadet Girls before she moves up to the next division of Senior Women.

During COVID-19 members continued to hone their judo skills while at home and took part in online Zoom lessons run by State coaches and guest coaches.

Since mid-July Innisfail Judo Club members have returned to the mats for full contact training

A competition was run by Judo Queensland for the most creative home workout video which was won by Lily De Brincat who took out first prize of a State tracksuit, while Riley De Brincat won second prize of a tropical themed State Championships polo shirt designed by his father Paul.

Since mid-July, around 30 Innisfail judokas were thrilled to return to full contact training for the first time in four months with one new member taking up the sport.

Junior development squad training will start up soon with sessions held on a rotational basis at Innisfail, Cairns and Mossman judo clubs.

A North Queensland regional competition was held in Cairns at Northern Beaches in August where Paige De Brincat placed second and third (two divisions) and Johnny De Brincat placed first. Major events such as Queensland State Championships, Queensland Judo Championships and National Championships have been cancelled due to COVID-19 and will take place in 2021.

Judokas are preparing to compete in a regional level event in Cairns on October 24-25 to replace the State Championships event.

Innisfail Judo Club has a COVID Industry Safe Plan in place which means the mats and Dojo are sanitised before and after each training session. Any members and spectators who are unwell are urged to stay home.

New members are always welcome especially Mon Stars age group of 6-8 years. Training sessions are held at the Dojo - Pavilion 1, Innisfail Showgrounds on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mon Stars (6 -8 years) from 6.00pm - 7.00pm and nine years to adults from 6.00pm 7.30pm.

Further information, updates and details on upcoming events can be found at Innisfail Judo Club Inc’s Facebook page.