2021 December 10 Newspaper Edition

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NORTH QLD CALLS FOR FREEDOM OF CHOICE

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INNER WHEEL CLUB OF INNISFAIL HELPS TWO LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

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ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE WAS HIGHLIGHTED AT INNISFAIL STATE COLLEGE AWARDS

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Christmas festivities across the region Pages 2 and 3

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Regional Rainfall Report

WEATHER

Rainfall statistics gathered from http://www.farmonlineweather.com.au/ and http://www.bom.gov.au/

Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Mostly sunny 23 - 35 Cardwell Mostly sunny 24 - 34 Tully Mostly sunny 22 - 34 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 23 - 32 Innisfail Mostly sunny 23 - 33 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Partly cloudy 23 - 34 Cardwell Partly cloudy 24 - 33 Tully Partly cloudy 23 - 33 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 24 - 31 Innisfail Partly cloudy 23 - 33

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Festive celebrations in Forest Beach's Progress Park FOREST Beach Progress association hosted Christmas Carols last Friday evening. Gerry Leigh and Emma performed for those who attended, and there was a Fireworks Display. Pastor Daniel K Jones from Life Church Ingham came to open the festivities with prayer.

It was a solid vocal performance from the Forest Beach State Primary School students. Their P&C catered for the sausage sizzle the community enjoyed.

On the night, a hundred community members flocked to the park with their blankets, chairs and best carolling voices ready to enjoy a good night.

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Cardwell Carols by the Foreshore

Tully Carols by Candlelight

CARDWELL residents enjoyed singing Christmas Carols on the Foreshore last Saturday, December 4.

Tags labelled boy or girl of various ages are available from NewsXpress Tully, Raycare, and Good Vibrations.

Simply take a tag and buy and wrap an appropriate gift.

Christmas was in full swing in Cardwell last weekend.

Live entertainment was on offer, a free sausage sizzle, and Santa flew overhead in a helicopter. His elves brought his special mailbox to ensure all the letters reached the North Pole.

Local children enjoyed the fun and treats on offer.

The community would like to thank the Cardwell Lions Club, the Cassowary Coast regional Council, Cardwell Community Events, Cardwell Early learning, TCI Structural engineering, and the Tully support centre for sponsoring the event.

IT was great to be able to hold the Carols night once again after missing out last year due to covid 19. About 300 people attended the night and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, catching up with friends and family and singing carols.

A big thank you to Teitzel's IGA for providing the Sausage sizzle and to the Baptist Church (in particular Rob Hurst) for cooking the sausages and getting them into the hands of the crowd! The Catholic ladies did a wonderful job making tea and coffee and serving the delicious cakes and others goodies donated by many others. Margaret Hyytinen and Rene Fischer kept the children entertained with Christmas crafts and the jumping castle and slide are always a hit with the kids too. Our Christmas craft and goodies stall raised $550 which will go towards School Chaplaincy.

Ice cream was provided by the Seventh Day Adventist church and was a cool way finish the night.

Local talent was enjoyed in between sets of carols and the Tully State School Grade Prep/1 item of Aussie jingle bells a highlight!

Many thanks to all the volunteers who set up and pack up, the choir, musicians and sound guys - the night would not happen without the combined efforts of many people.

Our prayer is that Tully enjoys a safe, happy and blessed Christmas this year and a new Year full of hope and promise.

are hoping that our community will be just as generous this year in helping to bring joy and love to our children.

Gifts were brought along to the Carols by Candlelight night on Sunday 5th Dec, and placed under the large Christmas tree. The gifts can also be left at the participating stores or at the Tully Support Centre up to the 17th December.

The gifts will be distributed in time for Christmas with help from the Tully Support Centre. We want the children of Tully and the surrounding district to know that we do care for them and to spread a little more joy and hope at Christmas. So why not give a gift to a child in our community this Christmas.

Tully Carols by Candlelight Gift Giving Tree 2021 AS part of the Tully Carols by Candlelight event, the organizers (the combined churches of Tully) incorporate a gift giving tree. We know that there are many children around the world that face hardship but at this time of the year we would like to encourage people to bless a child who is in challenging circumstances in our community.

Each year over 100 presents are donated and distributed to children in our district. There were many happy and delighted faces as children received a gift from someone in their own community. This will be the 17th time we have held the Gift Giving Tree in conjunction with the Tully Carols by Candlelight and we

The Tully Carols by Candle light 2021

The Christmas carol choir in full swing

Jonathan, Shekinah, Keanu, and Georgina enjoying the evening

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Tis the season in Tully THE annual drive around town to spot the Christmas light set ups has once again been made easier this year.

The Facebook group ‘Tully and Surrounds Christmas Lights’ has compiled a list of streets with spectacular Christmas displays so people know where to go to find a show. To get your Christmas display/street on the list head to their Facebook page and let them know.

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Lions Club of Innisfail Lioness donate BBQ to Villa Nova

seeks donations for the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

To support this Appeal, a resident may deliver gifts, nonperishable food items, or monetary donations to the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Office until 5.00 pm Wednesday 15 December 2021.

RESIDENTS at Villa Nova aged care home in Innisfail will now be able to enjoy barbecued fare thanks to the generous donation of a new BBQ by the Lions Club of Innisfail Lioness.

Santa Claus Photo Opportunity

Villa Nova residents Katie Grima and Bruno Foschi attended the barbecue presentation, along with Kevin Bliss from Warrina/Villa Nova Board of Directors, who wanted to express their gratitude to the Lions Club of Innisfail Lioness, and members Dot Mears and Judy Skaines.

Hull River National Park THE Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) will conduct a planned burn within Hull River National Park during December 2021 - weather permitting as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks and forests.

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

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

This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.

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

For more information, please call Innisfail office of the QPWS on (07) 4241 8209.

News in Brief

Hinchinbrook Mayor’s Christmas Appeal JUST a reminder for those interested, the Council

IN partnership with Hinchinbrook Blue Light Association, Council will be holding Santa photos at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library. Families can bring their children along and take their family photos with Santa for a gold coin donation. Santa’s appearance times: • 9.30 am to 11.30 am Saturday 11 December 2021; • 9.30 am to 11.30 am Saturday 18 December 2021; and • 10.30 am to 11.30 am Tuesday 14 December 2021.

Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards People’s Choice Award COUNCIL would like to announce that the People’s Choice Award for the Sixth Birdlife Art Awards goes to Isabelle Gair-Hemsley with her artwork “Family” (#44). Congratulations to Isabelle for her mixed media artwork of a family of curlews. The Sixth Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards exhibition has now closed. The Hinchinbrook Art Awards Exhibition opened on Friday, 3 December 2021, in the John Coburn Gallery. The exhibition will remain on display until Sunday, 30 January 2022.

Update Due to the sudden influx of Flying Foxes, Council wishes to remind residents that morning dispersal activity, including audible deterrents and the use of bird fright, will remain ongoing between 4.30 am and 7.30 am each morning to dissuade any animals from attempting to roost in undesirable locations. For further clarification regarding the dispersal activities, don’t hesitate to contact Council on 4776 4740 for the necessary assistance.

TYTO Self-contained RV Park Closed COUNCIL would like to advise that the TYTO RV Park closed on Monday 29 November 2021 and will reopen on Tuesday 1 March 2022, weather permitting. For further information on the TYTO RV Park, please call the Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre on 4776 4792.

Visitor Information Centre Christmas Hours HINCHINBROOK Visitor Information Centre (VIC) will be changing its operating hours from Thursday 23 December 2021 to Friday 31 December 2021. During this time, the VIC will be opened from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. The VIC will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day. Regular operating hours will resume on Sunday 2 January 2022.

Expressions of Interest for Youth Holiday Program

Villa Nova residents Bruno Foschi, Katie Grima and board member Kevin Bliss, with Lions Club of Innisfail Lioness members Dot Mears and Judy Skaines at the presentation of the new barbecue.

COUNCIL is seeking Expressions of Interest from interested community members and service providers to develop a Youth Program during the 2022 Easter School Holidays. Applicants must be over 18 years of age, hold a current Blue Card, and be willing to be inducted into Council’s Ambassador Program. Council is also seeking volunteers to support the service provider with the delivery of the program. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and hold a current Blue Card. To express your interest or for further information about the Youth School Holiday Program, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Council. Expressions of Interest close at 5.00 pm Friday 17 December 2021.

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North QLD calls for freedom of choice CLARE WATSON THOUSANDS have gathered once again across Far North QLD on the weekend to protest the controversial vaccine mandates set to come into effect across the state on December 17.

The movement's message is clear: that everyone should have the right to bodily autonomy without coercion through loss of jobs and personal freedom. Protesters call on local councils to throw out the State Government's restrictions imposed on unvaccinated people. Protests in other council areas throughout QLD have succeeded with their mission, and those council areas will not be upholding the mandates.

Innisfail and Mission Beach held 'Freedom Rally's' for the first time on Saturday, December 4 and Sunday, December 5, respectively. Massive crowds also gathered in Cairns, Townsville, and every other major city in Australia and worldwide.

Innisfail's rally on Saturday at 1 pm in the Anzac Memorial Park attracted over 400 people, an impressive turnout for a first-time event. There were guest speakers, singing, and the sharing of support groups and resources. Bob Katter was in quarantine at the time and was unable to attend, so Shane Knuth read a speech on his behalf, which Katter had written for the event. The message of the event was 'standing for freedom of choice. No to segregation, no to discrimination.'

Mission Beach saw over 200 people protesting the mandates on Sunday at 2 pm at the Village Green, where there were speeches and a march. In true Mission Beach fashion, they also had a 'Free Choice and Non-Discrimination Concert'.

The Facebook page 'Cassowary Coast Business Alliance – Pro Choice' also held a public forum for "empowering another on their rights as business owners and employees" on December 3 at the Mission Beach Tavern, with over 60 attendees.

Facebook groups for the Far North have attracted thousands of followers, creating a massive online community of support for those who do not want to discriminate or be discriminated against. One such group is "FNQ Businesses United: Cairns & Far North Queensland," which, as of December 9, had 24.9 thousand members.

Pauline Hanson tabled a bill in the Australian Federal Senate on November 22 to prevent discrimination; however, it

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was voted against. Hanson opened her speech with the following, "Once again, I rise in this chamber with a heavy heart to bear witness to the demise of Australian democracy and freedom. Once again, I am forced to remind this chamber of the most essential foundation for a successful free democracy, the right to choose. Once again, I am moved to lament the theft of this most fundamental human right from the Australian people by the very representatives who are charged with protecting it. And once again, I am obliged to call out rogue premieres for authoritarian overreach and call on the Prime Minister to show some leadership and reign them in."

Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke against the QLD mandate saying that everyone "should be able to go out and get a cup of coffee." People against the mandates say that a cup of coffee is the least of anyone's problems, as thousands of hospitality and contract workers across the state are set to lose their jobs on December 17.

Locals braved the hot summer sun to attend the Innisfail rally

Mission Beach locals advocating for freedom of choice.

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It is the season to be Jolly!

SARI HYYTINEN AS we fast approach the silly season, business owners want to ensure we are tying up all loose ends and preparing for 2022.

But instead of stressing about what is in store in 2022, business owners need to stop! Stop worrying and take a short break. Spend time with your family. It is crucial to make sure you take that time to chat your breath. I know that it is hard to wait for a shop to open again to access a product, but patience is a virtue.

At the end of January 2022, the Wet Tropic Times will be opening an office in Ingham. I have been working hard for us to offer digital products. The new products will be available when the Ingham offices doors open.

But instead of worrying about what is happening next year, it is essential to reflect on why we work.

It is so we can provide for the people about who we care. Still, when it comes to a holiday like Christmas, when our family and extended family gathering, it is essential to think about them and be present.

Next week’s edition is the last edition for 2021, and whilst we make sure we take a break and spend time with our families, make sure you take one too!

A return of the Upper House In Queensland?

DID I not see that our beloved premier was making a speech on the possible return of the Upper House of Queensland Parliament?

The Upper House was revoked in 1924 by the then Premier (The Euramo Born) Ted Theodore. Older readers might remember his brother, Stephen, was a Cardwell Shire Councillor.

Applications for the Upper House were approved or rejected by the British appointed (even after 1901) State Government. If successful, appointees could hold their seats for as long as they wanted. These men (and they were always men) were the first line of defense against anything potentially dangerous to the gentry.

So what, I hear you say, thanks for the history lesson, but it’s completely irrelevant. Any restoration would be fully democratic, but will it? Let’s look at the Federal Upper House. Can you name the 12 Senators who represent Queensland? You know who your local MP is, but not senators, despite them also representing you.

Did you know, one of those 12 senators has quit politics, and her replacement will soon be chosen? Not by the people, but her political party, unless, entirely, but extremely unlikely, the Premier of Queensland decides to appoint her own candidate, like Joh Bielke – Pietersen did in 1975, after a vacancy caused by the death of a Labor Senator.

It is not uncommon for one party to lose in the Lower House but win the Upper. Despite being rejected by the people, they decide what becomes law and what doesn’t. Or otherwise in concert with smaller, fringe dwelling parties with few actual voters. Don’t you think that’s a bit similar to the good old days of the 19th century.

Bruce Spilling Bilyana

Funding increased to ensure the full scope of improvements for the East Feluga intersection

Friday, December 10, 2021

Disappointed resident THE following is an extract from the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Minutes Item 8.7 dated November 25, 2021.

Cr Jeff Baines advised that Innisfail, on Sunday, December 5, 2021, the 3rd Combat Support Battalion with four hundred plus of their personnel and quite a bit of army machinery to exercise its “Freedom on the City” given to them by the Johnstone Shire Council post their reconstruction efforts after Cyclone Larry.

Cr Baines encouraged the community to support this impressive 3rd Combat Support Battalion March which commences from ANZAC Park at 5.00 pm on Sunday, December 5, 2021.

On Sunday at 4.00 pm, the few spectators present, many unaware of what was going on, witnessed a spectacular army parade which travelled from ANZAC Park to Jack Fossey Park on the Innisfail Esplanade.

An event of this stature would require a build-up of advertising weeks before the special occasion.

This magnificent spectacle would require considerable planning, of which the Council would have been apart.

At a considerable cost to the ratepayers, the Cassowary Coast Regional Council has a contract with the free paper Cairns Local News for a fortnightly four-page supplement called Community Connect to promote Council news and local events.

The December 3 edition of this paper gave no coverage or promotion of this event whatsoever.

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council has a media department and tourism promotion group. Both departments failing to use their own paid supplement to promote the event is an absolute joke.

A special thank you to the Australian Defense Forces for providing residents who witnessed the Parade and Ceremony with a reason to be extremely proud of the service personnel who defend our country and its values.

John Fossey Innisfail

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STATE Member for Hill Shane Knuth is wrapped with announcing that the East Feluga Intersection upgrade will receive further funding.

The dangerous intersection was brought to Mr Knuth's attention after being elected as the local member in 2017 and meeting with concerned residents at the deadly section on the Bruce Highway and East Feluga intersection.

For some years, he has been on the Government's back for funding to upgrade the intersection, which is notorious for accidents and near misses.

Residents have been fighting to have the Bruce Highway, East Feluga intersection (10 minutes from Tully) fixed since 2014 – they even erected a sign to alert drivers to the danger after numerous accidents and near misses and launched a 600 strong petition - four years later, the tragic death of an 18-year-old devastated a family and the community.

"Last year the State and Federal Government committed $6M in funding towards the upgrade as part of the 15-year Bruce Highway Upgrade Program, and they have recently announced a further increase of $2.38M funding for the project bringing the full allocation for the intersection to $8.381M," Mr Knuth said.

"Work is expected to start this month and continue through to next year, with the upgrade expected to be completed in late 2022, weather permitting.

Member for Hill Shane Knuth meet with residents to lobby the Government to upgrade the Bruce Highway, East Feluga Road and Feluga Road intersection.

"Well done to all the residents and community who lobbied to get this intersection upgraded."

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Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail helps two local community organisations MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Meals on Wheels and Australian Volunteer Coastguard QF15 Innisfail flotilla received a financial boost with a generous donation of $500 each from Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail.

In August, the group raised funds by holding a Garden Party on Coronation Drive, East Innisfail.

Other recipients of funds included a $2,000 donation to Cord Blood research, $100 to the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal and $150 to Innisfail State College academic awards event.

Innisfail Inner Wheel Club is collecting donations of king single and single bed sheets, roll-on deodorants, bath towels, pillows, tea towels, bathmats, hand towels and king single mattress protectors.

Donations to the club and purchases of these items will assist vulnerable youth at Innisfail Youth & Family Care.

Australian Volunteer Coastguard QF15 Flotilla Commander Neville Duncan said these funds would assist with the purchase of new life jackets and safety equipment for their rescue vessel ‘Janine’ to meet survey standards.

The Innisfail flotilla is part of a national marine rescue organisation run entirely by volunteers.

Coastguard volunteers patrol local and coastal waters, marine radio services, search and rescue, and public boating education.

Anyone interested in finding out more about the varied volunteer roles with the Australian Coastguard is welcome to visit the Innisfail headquarters at Mourilyan Harbour on Saturday, or Sunday between 8.00 am - 5.00 pm.

The funds will assist Innisfail Meals on Wheels with purchasing new equipment

for the kitchen.

each day, three days per week.

Manager Rita Russo expressed her appreciation to Innisfail Inner Wheel Club. These funds will enable the notfor-profit organisation to continue supplying freshly cooked nutritious meals to elderly, fragile and disabled residents in the local community.

At the AGM held in September, the election of the new 2021 - 2022 committee took place, with John Kremastos (President), Vince O’Brien (Vice President), Linda Phillips (Secretary), Lois Toms (Treasurer) and Life member Jan King as a mentor.

Innisfail Meals on Wheels is currently preparing and delivering 100 meals

Innisfail Meals on Wheels is always looking for more volunteer delivery

drivers, and off-siders on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10.30 am - 12.30 pm.

Delivery drivers are allocated to six runs throughout the region, with the longest run being Cowley and Kurrimine Beach.

Please phone 4061 1919 or send a message via Innisfail Meals on Wheels Facebook page for further information.

Innisfail Inner Wheel members, Rhonda Mayocchi and Gloria Pietrobon (President), presented Coastguard Innisfail flotilla Commander Neville Duncan and Rita Russo - Innisfail Meals on Wheels manager with a $500 donation.

Tully Support Centre News with

Shane Greenwood

54 Bryant Street, Tully - 4068 1004

THIS week I would like to speak about money, and with Australians set to spend big again this Christmas, it’s hard not to get caught up in a rush to buy the perfect Christmas presents.

Each year, I write a Christmas message asking people not to give their families the gift of debt but instead focus on their friends, families, and children.

After all, no one writes to Santa to ask for an enormous outstanding debt!

Financial pressure is felt in all aspects of our lives.

It impacts our relationships with our partners, our children and our friends. While genuine money cannot buy happiness, a lack of it certainly contributes to stress, conflict, and relationship issues.

This year I ask everyone to remember two things.

Spend within your means; an expensive Christmas is not necessarily a better one. Your children will still love you, and your family and friends will still care. Every January, I see parents who have extended limits, maxed out their credit cards and given their families the gift of debt to try to buy that magical Christmas.

Christmas is about family and friends, not about presents and money.

Secondly, shop locally whenever possible. By shopping locally, your money stays in your community, creating jobs, better services, and a brighter future for all our children.

How can the Tully Support Centre help?

Domestic and Family Violence Support The TSC Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service (CCDFVS) supports community members affected by DFV throughout the Cassowary Coast region from Cardwell to Babinda.

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

Support Staff The Queensland Government funds TSC support services. Sometimes it is hard for people to see any light at the end of the tunnel when they are under financial pressure. TSC support staff can help make sense of what is going on, create a plan to achieve your goals and link you with services.

TSC family support services are provided inhome support to families in Mission Beach, Cardwell, Kurrimine Beach and all areas in-between.

Centrelink Agent

The Federal Government funds the TSC Centrelink agent. We can assist you in applying for payments, uploading documents, and registering for online services. We also have a free phone, fax and computer access for Centrelink business and a worker who can assist. Remember, we are not Centrelink, but we will do everything we can to help.

Positive Youth Recreation The Cassowary Coast Regional Council funds the Tully Youth Centre (TYC). It is open Tuesday to Friday after school and during the school holidays. The TYC is located next to the igloo in the Tully Showgrounds. It is a safe place for kids to go after school, and it’s free.

There are many free activities, food and drinks, and it is fully supervised.

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

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

To register your interest or more info about groups and other services, please call 40 681 004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre. com.au or follow us on Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.”

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Community Bank Mission Beach pledges $11,000 to local organisations in 2021 COMMUNITY Bank Mission Beach has announced the final sponsorship recipients for 2021, pledging $11,000 across six organisations throughout the calendar year.

Mission Beach Community Support Inc, Mission Beach Outrigger Canoe Club, Cinema Paradiso, Mission Beach Cassowaries and Tropical Coast Tourism were recipients. They will share $8,500 in sponsorships as part of the 2021/22 round. They join Mission Beach Community Arts Centre who received a backing of $2,500 earlier in the year.

Since Community Bank Mission Beach was established in 2008, the organisation has donated $251,000 to community organisations.

Branch Manager of Community Bank Mission Beach, Kerry Mamo, explained how the sponsorships demonstrate a deep connection with the Mission Beach community.

"Each organisation was assessed by their capacity to support the health and wellbeing of Mission Beach's community, enhancing liveability through events and entertainment, or economic development to support the local economy," Ms Mamo said.

"It is a great reminder of the good that banking locally can do when profits are returned to benefit local people and our communities."

"This year's sponsorships add to the investment we've made locally since 2008, with a total investment of $251,000 returned to Mission Beach in that time."

Mission Beach Community Support Inc. received funds toward a Mental Health First Aid Course, an event President Sheila Lawler says would not have happened without help.

"Thanks to Community Bank Mission Beach, more people in our community can recognise the warning signs of mental illness and have the skills to offer their support.

"It's wonderful to know our bank is invested in supporting our community's health and wellbeing."

Bendigo Bank's Community Bank model is based on a 'profit-with-purpose' philosophy, which means profits are returned directly to the local community that has generated them. Notably, the community decides where those profits are reinvested. The fact that branches are locally owned and operated with funding returned to that particular community is distinct from other banking institutions.

More than $272 million has been returned to Australian communities for some excellent initiatives over the past 23 years, just from people choosing to do their everyday banking with their local Community Bank. It has been estimated the investment has unlocked further government funding, realising community projects exceeding many multiple millions of dollars nationally.

About Community Bank Mission Beach: Community Bank Mission Beach was established in 2008 by community members who crowd funded to establish a local banking branch. The parent company is called Mission Beach Community Enterprises Limited which is owned by shareholders, most (if not all) who have strong links to Mission Beach. This company operates the local branch under a franchise agreement with Bendigo Bank.

About the Bendigo Bank’s Community Bank model:

Since 1998, the Bendigo Community Bank network has now grown to include more than 300 branches Australia-wide. Our Community Banks are wholly owned by their local communities, employing almost 1,600 people and overseen by more than 1,950 directors. Our purpose is to feed into the prosperity of our customers and communities - not off them. To date, more than $272 million has been returned to strengthen and underpin the local communities which they support.

Community Bank Mission Beach branch staff Kerry Mamo, Stefanie Raiti and Emily Kelly.

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Friday, December 10, 2021

NORMALISATION of Port Hinchinbrook is a step closer today after the Cassowary Coast Regional Council officially assumed ownership of the community’s current sewage treatment plant (STP), Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said.

“With this support, alongside the local Council and the Federal Government, we have been able to prevent further environmental breaches at Port Hinchinbrook.

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“Finally sorting out this sh*#ty problem will likely see property values rise as there is now certainty in regards to this essential community service.”

The resumption of this key asset will enable crucial upgrades to the STP, funded through $12.4 million provided by the State and Federal Governments, to begin under local government ownership.

Residents of Port Hinchinbrook, near Cardwell, have been living in limbo for close to 10 years with the failings of the development first coming to surface after the impacts of Cyclone Yasi in 2011.

Sewerage, road maintenance and dredging remain the key issues, but now the tide has turned. Mr Dametto said residents of Port Hinchinbrook could breathe a sigh of relief at today’s news.

“After four years of actively working on this problem we have finally got certainty for residents after this keystone moment,” he said.

“This has only been possible thanks to all three levels of government – Local, State and Federal – working together and for that we are all very thankful.

“This is the first step towards normalisation of Port Hinchinbrook, and I must remind everyone that the fight is not over yet.

“Roads and dredging must be our next priorities.”

Mr Dametto, who made addressing the Port Hinchinbrook issues one of his main priorities when first elected in 2017, said the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s co-operation had been vital in turning things around.

“Credit where credit is due – the Deputy Premier, also the Minister for State Development, Dr Steven Miles has jumped to action on this,” he said.

Nick Dametto MP at the Port Hinchinbrook STP

Mission Beach Historical Society end of year celebration THE newly formed Mission Beach Historical Society met for the last time in 2021, with twenty members attending. Cakes, cheeses, fruits, biscuits, slices and fruit mince tarts loaded with the Christmas lunch table. Thanks were given to everyone who made contributions this year, including support from Cr Trudy Schui and C4 for providing the venue for our meetings.

The society has achieved so much in 2021: the Mission Beach Historical Society Facebook page, which is regularly updated; a developing website: missionbeachhistoricalsociety.weebly.com; 23 histories are completed, and fourteen are near completion; lively monthly meetings; three newsletters; and a logo designed by Leonard Andy, Djiru elder and artist.

Please let us know if you have any photographs, stories, or documents that would assist us.

We meet at C4, next to Mission Beach Tourism, on the first Thursday of the month at 10:30 am. Everyone is warmly welcome! We will meet again: Thursday, 3 February 2022.

If you are keen on local history, feel free to join the Mission Beach Historical Society.

Please contact: Dr Valerie Boll 0448801195 / valerieboll_27@hotmail.com or Mr Ken Gray 07 4068 7617 / kengray430@gmail.com.

Bank branch closures a symptom of market failure POSTCODE discrimination, bank branch closures and an ever-reducing appetite to lend to the bush are symptoms of market failure in the regional banking sector, Katter’s Australian Party Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter has said.

Speaking following the news that Charleville and Longreach, in Queensland’s south and mid-west, would lose their local Suncorp Bank branches in the coming months, Mr Katter said there was a growing onus on governments to intervene in the untenable situation that was stifling industry and population growth in almost every region removed from the coast.

“For many years not only have the banks been departing from their bricks and mortar, but also their obligation to provide loans in rural towns,” he said.

“It is now well acknowledged that postcode discrimination exists from all major lenders and trying to get a loan in Charleville is dramatically more prohibitive than Townsville or Brisbane – these decisions are driven by postcode and are often no reflection on the

suitability for an applicant’s security for a loan.

“Towns cannot move forward if people wanting to buy houses can’t get loans on reasonable terms nor can they attract people to buy businesses for the same reason.

“The main banks will keep saying that they still do business in the town but if you scratch below the surface, the reality is very different.

Mr Katter said loan applicants in rural and regional areas faced more stringent lending criteria that was callous and unworkable.

“In rural areas it is not uncommon for loan to value ratios (LVRs) to move from 10 to 50 per cent for a house, meaning instead of a 10 per cent deposit you need 50 per cent upfront or you are out of the ball game,” he said.

“Anyone paying any attention to these struggles on the ground must realise this is a problem and one that demonstrates market failure in the commercial industry.

“Where there is market failure, the

government is obligated to act; and acting is not an holding an ‘inquiry’ or offering platitudes of care and concern that mean nothing to the people whose lives are affected by this.”

Mr Katter said the answer to these issues, and to questions pertaining to rural development more broadly, was a government-owned or backed bank.

“To make initiating this process simpler, you could consider a model that has some of the necessary infrastructure already in place,” he said.

“For example, Australia Post was considering a model of this nature which would be the perfect vertical alignment for their operations.

“Bank lenders could operate out of Australian Post offices, similar to how it’s done in New Zealand through the NZ Post and its Kiwi Bank.

“The beauty of this solution is that is more likely to make money for the taxpayer than burden them, ultimately this model could be highly beneficial to the government’s bottom line.

“The last time the government (in this case, the State) owned a bank in Queensland it was sold, ironically, to Metway for around $1.5 billion – this is strong evidence of the opportunity here for the tax-payer.

“So, without waiting for an inquiry, why don’t we express our views publicly in regards to the direction we should move towards instead of waiting for a report that may never deliver anything?

“The western areas of Queensland desperately need to address this market failure – the closing down of the bricks and mortar branches is just the symptom of a much larger problem that is very much replicated across the entire country.”

Mr Katter said it was disappointing to hear that in the wake of the bank closures in the south and mid-west, the Member for Warrego had referred only to the work of the Federal Government’s Regional Banking Taskforce rather than assert a clear direction forward.

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Australian Artists Left Disappointed By Government Response To Shattered Arts And Creative Industry THE Australian Government has responded to an open letter calling for a vital reform in how the Arts and Creative Industries is represented in the Federal Parliament of Australia.

However, Australian artists James Bustar, Mark McConville and Lindsay Webb have been left disappointed and dismayed by the government’s response to the plight of the arts and creative industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The initial open letter was sent to Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher on the 11th August 2021, before being sent to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Premier of Victoria Dan Andrews.

As well as calling for reform, the letter also clarifies the devastating financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Arts and Creative sectors in Australia and the need for ‘industry specific’ Federally funded financial assistance to support those in the industries who need it.

Australian entertainer, juggler, now

turned activist James Bustar, said the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications response wasn’t good enough.

“We received a response, and it was very generic and unacceptable really,” James said.

“The arts and creative industry are struggling every day to make ends meet, pay rent and put food on the table.

We may be able to start performing gigs again, but we are fresh out of lockdown, and entertainers are still struggling.

“The government acknowledge this or care.

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“Not to mention that cruise ships are a huge work base for entertainers and revenue for the country too for tourism.

Yet Australian cruise ships have been cancelled in Australia until March next year. The government doesn’t plan to help the arts and creative industry.

“This industry needs a voice.”

After a gruelling 18 months, James Bustar is still fighting for the shattered industry, starting up ‘Save The Arts’

and made a heart-rending video about the emotional and financial effects that no support has had on the country’s entertainers and the arts.

Through the ‘Save The Arts’ campaign, Bustar has sought to directly raise awareness of the governmental neglect and lack of industry-specific support that was decimating the artistic community of Australia.

It all began with small clips and challenges.

The first challenge was called “An Apple A Day,” which challenged followers to throw an apple from screen to screen, from person to person, country to country. The challenge was a huge success, with 110+ entertainers from seven different countries globally participating.

Another successful campaign was the Arts Awareness Collaboration video named “If 2020 was a flight.” Bustar joined up with other artists to strip bare to illustrate they had been ‘stripped bare’ from their work.

Bustar said that nothing could have prepared him for the heavy price the Australian arts community would

pay with the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The pandemic has affected every aspect of the arts and entertainment sector, everyone from shoemakers for production shows, to lighting designers, to circus performers,” he said.

“I am doing this from my heart for the love of the industry and not for my own worth. Entertainment must live on, and we must stand to get our industry back on the road.

“There are so many entertainers (and other industries) who have had to step into other jobs just financially to get through this situation. It is truly heartbreaking.”

However, Bustar said he was pleased with the recent news from Create NSW who have announced Round 1 of its 2021/22 Arts and Cultural Funding Program, which will share $9.37 million amongst 198 recipients.

“This is a step in the right direction.

This funding will help struggling artists in NSW, and I hope the rest of Australia will follow suit,” he said.

Aussie industries crippled as Govt sells off advantage KATTER’S Australian Party Leader and Traeger MP Robbie Katter said Australia’s economies and industries would continue to suffer if the nation remained beholden to the international market for key commodities like urea.

He said was deeply alarmed that, despite global demand for urea skyrocketing, Queensland’s only manufacturer of the product had announced it would close its Gibson Island production plant in 2022.

Incitec Pivot, which has operated its Gibson Island factory for more than 50 years, currently employs 170 people and produces 280,000 tonnes of urea annually.

It has cited the rising cost of natural gas, which is vital in its production processes, as the reason for the closure.

In November the company provided a statement to the ASX confirming it was unable to secure an economically viable long-term gas supply.[1] Mr Katter said Queensland mined and exported an abundance of natural gas each year, with 23 million tonnes exported in 2020-21 alone.

“People on social media joking about not having pressies under the tree because of supply chain issues are gravely under-estimating the impact of the urea shortage,” he said.

“Without trucks, Australia stops, and most of our trucks cannot run without this product.”

Urea is a key ingredient of Adblue, a diesel fuel additive injected into exhaust systems to lower emissions, as well as a key ingredient of fertiliser.

China banned the export of urea in October to ease pressures on the price of their own domesticallyproduced fertilisers.

“Australia imports 95 per cent of its urea, and 80 per cent of that comes from China,” Mr Hawks said.

“Everyone in the trucking and agriculture industry in Australia could see what was coming as a result of China’s export ban.

“But we haven’t heard a peep out of the Australian Government except that they are ‘monitoring the situation’.”

He said it was perverse that the State Government had never implemented an effective gas reserve policy like Western Australia or most other developed countries.

“This has smashed opportunities for existing operations and also prevented proposed projects from getting off the ground,” Mr Katter said.

“Literally, factories slated for Australia have been abandoned and built overseas based purely on the way Queensland’s – and other states’ – LNG policies have been rolled out.”

Mr Katter said, in the New Year, he would write request that the State Development and Regional Industries Committee conduct a review into the Queensland natural gas sector, with a particular focus on gas supply conditions for local consumers.

This week, the KAP raised the alarm on the potentially debilitating impact the global urea shortage would have on Australia’s transport and agricultural industries.

KAP Federal Candidate for Herbert Clynton Hawks said China’s ban on exports of urea to Australia had crippled supply, and that immediate action was required from the Federal Government.

Clynton Hawks With Urea-based products

The majority of diesel trucks on the road require the Adblue additive in order to be compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards, which came into force in Australia in 2014.

Mr Hawks, himself a truckie, says Adblue prices were already on the rise and are expected to increase even further in the coming months, tripling to around $1,500 a tonne within a year.

“The dramatic price increase will put pressure on already-struggling trucking operators,” he said.

Mr Hawks called for the Federal Government to amend emissions control legislation to allow truckers to temporarily “turn off” their emission control systems until the urea supply situation is sorted out.

“This would ease the pressure on the supply chain,” he said.

The truckie turned political hopeful said the longerterm issue was addressing Australia’s reliance on overseas markets for the supply of critical commodities.

Friday, December 10, 2021

100 Years!

IT has been 100 years since Isidoro Musumeci came to Australia and settled in the Tully area. And now, 100 years on, Isidoro and his wife Giuseppina's grandchildren and great-grandchildren are grateful.

They are ever thankful for the foresight, courage and backbreaking work of their grandparents and parents, enabling them to enjoy living the lives they dreamed of us having.

In 1921 Isidoro Musumeci left his seaside hometown of Riposto, Sicily, for Australia. Isidoro arrived in Brisbane on December 12, 1921, dreaming of making a better life for himself. He travelled north to Mourilyan, where he worked for his sponsor for three years.

In 1924 along with good friends Salvatore and Mario La Rosa, they purchased a 40-acre uncleared property on Dallacy Road. In their first year, they produced 114 tonnes of cane for the Tully Mill and for plants. They were some of the foremost suppliers of cane to the Tully Sugar Mill.

In 1926 the La Rosa brothers' youngest sister, Giuseppina, ventured out to Australia. Isidoro and

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Giuseppina became acquainted and were married in Innisfail in 1926. They were blessed with three children, Phillip 1927, Norm 1928 and Katie in 1933.

In 1937 Isidoro and Salvatore sold their share of the farm to Mario. They purchased 40 acres of property from Archie Warburton straight across the Banyan creek on Syndicate Road. During the war, Isidoro was fortunate not to have been interned; this allowed him to keep working his farm.

By 1953 Isidoro and Giuseppina sold their farm to Phillip and Norm and moved to Thurles Street. Before retiring, Isidoro worked for the Tully Sugar Mill and on the farm for the next five years.

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(Ned) Di Mauro (Katie's late husband).

Phillip married Mary Catanzaro, and their children are Sid, Josie, Len and Marisa. Norm married Winifred Prentis, and their child is Allan. Katie married Ned Di Mauro, and their children are Mary-Ann and Sam.

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Len, Francesca, Sarina and Phillip Musumeci

L to R: Adults - Sarah Di Mauro, Mathew Di Mauro, Lyn Di Mauro, Salvatore Di Mauro (Sam), Jason Di Mauro, Rachel Di Mauro, Amanda Di Mauro, Brendan Cahill and Catarina (Katie) Di Mauro sitting on chair. L to R: Kids - Sophia Di Mauro, Savannah Di Mauro, Ayla Di Mauro, Leah Di Mauro (next to chair) and Sebastiano Di Mauro.

David, Lara, Paul, Nikki, Martin, Nicole, Kieryn, Jackson, John, Matthew, Julie and Stephen, Ella, Louis, Scarlett, Sid, Liam, Barbara and Georgia

Sid, Jose, Len and Marisa, Phillip and Mary Musumeci

Nik, Isabella, Marisa and Nicholas Papadimitriou

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Year 6 and Year 12 school photos

Class teacher Sarah Taifalos and Principal Cameron Wedgwood with Mena Creek State School Year 6 class.

Principal Peter Begemann with Goondi State School Year 6 students.

Good Counsel College Year 12 cohort. Photo: Advanced Life Photography

Principal Peter Begemann with Goondi State School Year 6 students.

Principal Chris Cattarossi and Silkwood State School Year 6 class.

| 13 Locals reminisce at Mount Saint Bernard College, Herberton centenary celebrations

Friday, December 10, 2021

MARIA GIRGENTI PAST staff and students, including a strong contingent of locals from the Cassowary Coast region and Babinda, returned to Mount Saint Bernard College, Herberton, to join in the centenary celebrations held in September.

The college, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, officially opened on September 21, 1921. It got its name from Fr Bernard Patrick Doyle, who came from Ireland in 1906, as it was his vision to establish a boarding school on the Atherton Tablelands.

In the early years, MSB catered for the education of primary school girls and boys until the closure of St Patrick's School in 1977.

MSB has responded to the changing needs and aspirations of students and their families, even hosting St Mary's School, Cooktown, during a period of World War II evacuation.

In 2006, the Sisters of Mercy gifted MSB to the Catholic Diocese of Cairns.

It is now under the stewardship of the Cairns Diocese's Catholic Education Services and the Mercy charisms of service, faith, hospitality and social justice.

Two MSB Mercy Heritage rooms, established this year, now permanently house archives, artefacts and memorabilia of the past 100 years.

Former students swapped College stories and the lasting impact the sisters, staff, and friends made on their lives.

It was creating a Heritage Trail as a self-guided pilgrimage that highlighted the college's key historic buildings and sites proved popular.

Past students did self-guided and guided tours, as it provided an

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opportunity to observe the change in the original convent and the developments.

Stories shared included various parts of the college, such as the dormitories, which now house classrooms and the dining area, a staff room.

Oriente Maggioli (nee Bianchi) looked back on her time at MSB with fond memories despite the challenges.

"Every Saturday afternoon, we mended our stockings and polished our shoes while Sister read the same story (The Robe) repeatedly."

"I recall having no hot water, early to bed and rise, and the bitter cold as we walked to St Patrick's for early Mass."

"Sr Mary Edna was an amazing woman, who taught us how to dance the waltz, Pride of Erin, Gypsy Tap." "When I left, I was thankful for the

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wonderful friends I made, for the care of the nuns, but most of all for the discipline and guidance in preparation for the big wide world."

The celebrations kicked off with a Welcome Liturgy and barbecue, culminating in the opening and blessing of the Centenary Labyrinth, Thanksgiving Mass and Gala Dinner.

Those who attended the gala dinner sang the College Song again and listened to inspirational guest speakers, former students Katarina Carroll, Queensland Police Service Commissioner, Lyn McLaughlin, Mayor of Burdekin, Sue Norris and Loretta Musumeci.

Overall, the weekend provided a deep sense of nostalgia for all who once again walked the halls of MSB, as it provided a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and friends.

Mary Rosano (nee Sardi), Rosanna D’Urso (nee Sardi) and Jenny Amatt who attended MSB in the 1960s and 1970s.

Natalie, Debra and Carina Cargnello caught up with former MSB staff members Sr Christina Randle and Sr Anne Moule.

Year 6 and Year 12 school photos Dina Campagnolo (nee Crema) who attended MSB from 1959 – 1962), her husband Louis and their daughter Sandra Flegler (1983 – 1987).

Mundoo State School Principal Kristina Haigh with Year 6 student Hunter.

Class teacher, Linda Gaia APRE and Principal Peta Bryan with St John’s School, Silkwood Year 6 class. Absent: Montana McGuire and Penelope Irvine (class teacher).

Oriente Maggiolo (nee Bianchi) attended MSB in the 1940s.

| SCHOOL Academic excellence was highlighted at Innisfail State College Awards

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INNISFAIL State College recently held awards presentations at the College and Shire Hall, where students received recognition of prizes and bursaries generously donated by businesses and local community members.

ISC values high academic achievement, community spirit, striving for improvement, teamwork and leadership.

The awards ceremony paid tribute to students who excelled in a wide range of academic, community and cultural subjects throughout the school year.

A total of 130 students received Academic Excellence medals who achieved at least two Very High Achievements during the year. There was nothing less than a High Achievement in their remaining subjects, whilst Subject prizes went to the highest achieving student in each subject.

Merit awards went to students who have consistently achieved Excellent or Very Good for Effort and Behaviour in every subject studied in 2021, whilst Academic Achievement Awards recognise a Very High level of achievement in any subject.

Students from the Diverse

Learning Centre received awards in various areas, including problem-solving, participation, communication and skill development.

The Most Outstanding Graduate (Applied Subjects) and Rangiah Family Bursary for Most Outstanding Graduate (General Subjects) will occur in February 2022.

Instrumental Music Awards Most Promising Instrumental Musician: Lila Wirth Most Improved Brass Student: Harry Worth Most Improved Strings Student: Kyanna Wirth Most Improved Woodwind Student: Zarah Stanley Most Improved Percussion Student: Dylan Rigano Most Outstanding Instrumental Musician: Alexia Guglielmi Spirit of Music Award: Tiarna McKay Award and bursary recipients: Year 7 Most Outstanding Student: Jarrah Humphreys Most Improved Student: Blake Nan JCU Shield Award: Happy Venables Active Citizenship Award: Lila Wirth

Year 8 Most Outstanding Student: Lily De Brincat Most Improved Student: Ava Doolan JCU Shield Award: Daisy Conroy Active Citizenship Award: Sara Kunstlin Year 9 Most Outstanding Student: Stefanie Sambo Most Improved Student: Kevin Simpson JCU Shield Award: Josie Ravenscroft Active Citizenship Award: Maddison McKay Year 10 Most Outstanding Students: Rhiannon Harrison and Topu Kennington Most Improved Student: Tyler Purcell JCU Shield Award: Caitlin Hegarty Active Citizenship Award: Leilani Setter QITE Encouragement Award: Xapheniah Ramsey-Tanner ADF Future Innovator Award: Adelle Page ADF Long Tan Leadership Award: Cameron Anderson and Thomas McPherson Year 11

Most Outstanding Student: Alexia Guglielmi Most Improved Student: Joss Landouw and Michaela McInerney JCU Shield Award: Tiarna McKay Active Citizenship Award: Kai Darveniza Halpin Partners Bursary: Kirrily Csukardy Halpin Partners Encouragement Award: Sam Barbagallo, Joshua Chapman and Anastasia Kovacich QITE Encouragement Award: Shamika Donaldson Griffith University Remarkable Award: Alexia Guglielmi TAFE at School Award: Kiara Foschi Webb Memorial Bursary: Tiarna McKay Year 12 Member for Hill Youth Volunteer Award: Julia Moran VPG Vocational Student of the Year Award: Alana Kelleher School-based Apprentice of the Year: Dennan Leihn School-based Trainee of the Year: Hayden Young McDonalds Innisfail Award: Chloe Jelfs QATSIF Young Indigenous Leader Awards: Ki-Shaun Fejo, Freda Walker, Nolear Walker

Tiarna McKay - Year 11 - JCU Shield Award and Webb Memorial Bursary.

TAFE At School Award Year 11 winner - Kiara Foschi

Innisfail State College Year 12 major award recipients.

Most Outstanding Year 11 student and Remarkable Award - Alexia Guglielmi.

Most Outstanding Year 7 student - Jarrah Humphreys.

Most Outstanding Year 9 student - Stefanie Sambo.

Most Outstanding Year 10 students - Topu Kennington and Rhiannon Harrison.

Friday, December 10, 2021 and Dekotah Terewaamu MSF Sugar Academic Bursary: Ethan Kneubuhler MSF Sugar Vocational Bursary: Jett Collins 4KZ/KOOL FM Bursary: Kristi Kramer JCU Shield Award: Anthony Spataro College Captains Awards: Dekotah Terewaamu and Noah Zanoletti ADF Long Tan Leadership Award: Zolton Milani CQUni Connect Gabrielle Turco

Award:

JCU Rising Star Scholarship: Danika Stacey ISC Citizenship Award: Freda Walker and Nolear Walker Alfio D'Urso Memorial Bursary: Lainee O'Brien Innisfail First National Real Estate Most Improved Student: Willow Harper Oades Science Paige Whatling

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TAFE at School Award: Miller Dorrington, Jett Wolff and Kyle Cutuli Harro's Dorrington

Award:

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Kateifides STEM Bursary: Felicity Caruana ISC Citizenship Award: Freda and Nolear Walker ADF Future Innovators Award: Felicity Caruana College All-Rounder: Rylee Donald

Most Outstanding Year 8 student - Lily De Brincat.

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Position Vacant Position Available on a Sugarcane Farm in the TULLY Area.

Duties involve the preparation of farm land, fertilising, spraying, machinery maintenance and general farm duties. Must have Drivers Licence. Experience in the operation of farm equipment preferred.

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The Tully Lions Club would like to thank the public for their support and the following people and businesses for their generous donations of vouchers and prizes: Murdering Pt Winery Good Vibrations Petals and Beanz S. Lowe & Sons Live Life Pharmacy Hotel Tully Star Woolworths Visyboard Tully Jewellers Opal Cav’s Marine Braddicks Auzzie Hair Design GF Rural Reed’s Betta Store Leahy’s Bananas Tully Raycare Pharmacy Biarritz Tully R S L Nutrien Ag Solutions Plantations Restaurant NewsExpress Tully Boutique Maree J K Robertson Palm Fabrics Ed Wickerson Tully Seafood Michael Ottone Tully Drapery Tigers Leagues Club Amy Iggulden Riverfront Café Innis.

Tully Sugar-COFCO And in particular for their donations and generous support throughout the year Kitchen Essentials As Green As Tully Tackle World Mitre 10 Tender Cut Butcher Tully Pies Mt Tyson Hotel Teitzel’s Supa IGA Drawn at the Mt Tyson Hotel at 6.00 pm on the 17th December. Prize winners will be notified and prizes collected from Iggulden’s

FUNERAL DIRECTORS FUNERAL NOTICES de Brueys, Robert

Aged 79 years. Late of Cardwell, Formerly of Cairns.

Beloved Husband of Elaine. Loved Father and Father-In-Law of Christopher and Carrie, Marina and David, Gabrielle. Cherished Papa of Hayley, Harvey, Chester and Clara.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Robert (Bob) commencing at 10.30a.m., Monday, 13th December, 2021 at The John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial Anglican Church, Cardwell.

Followed by interment in the Cardwell Cemetery.

HARATSIS, Tony

Aged 56 years. Late of Cairns Formerly of Tully Father of Anthony. Ex Partner of Emma. Son of Nicholas and Nola (both dec).

Brother of Sonia, John and Nicole (dec). Brother-In-Law of Ann. Uncle and Great Uncle of their families.

All Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Service for Tony commencing at 10.00a.m., Wednesday, 15th December, 2021 at the Tully Monumental Cemetery.

The Service will be Live Streamed via www.blacksfunerals.com.au/Tribute-Centre Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806

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6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

Uniting Churches Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail,

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10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach,

Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham

Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully Ingham Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9.30am - Bible Study; Sat 11.00 am - Main Service, 8 Stallan St, Ingham

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Ingham District Uniting Churches:

Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)

Seventh Day Adventist

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Tully Tongan Uniting, 5pm, Sun, 6a Mcquillan st, Tully,

Kurrimine Beach, 3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine Beach,

9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

Anglican Churches

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10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

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Cardwell Baptist Church,

Empower Church Innisfail,

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St John Anglican Church,

St Albans Anglican Church, 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial 9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell

3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

Catholic Diocese

St. Clare of Montefalco Church, Tully

St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail Our Lady of Fatima Church, El Arish Christmas Day - 10am St. John the Evangelist Church, Silkwood Christmas Eve - Vigil 6pm St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit Church, Mission Beach Christmas Day - 7am

Holy Trinity (Ingham), 6pm Sat, 9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith Street,Ingham All Souls, 7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate

Christmas Eve - Vigil 6pm Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, Cardwell Christmas Day - 9.30am Ingham Region Catholic Parishes: St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

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Extortion charges, Tully TULLY detectives have charged a 39-year-old Tully man with two extortion offences after he allegedly threatened to release images unless he received payment.

A complaint was lodged with interstate police on October 4, after the man threatened to release intimate images of a woman if she didn’t pay him a nominated sum.

Tully detectives commenced an investigation and took the man into custody yesterday afternoon.

He is scheduled to appear in the Tully Magistrates Court on January 6, 2022, charged with threatening to distribute intimate images and extortion.

Appeal for witnesses Possible hit and run bicycle crash, Tully POLICE appealing for any witnesses to the movements of a 20-year-old man who was located deceased next to the Bruce Highway at Tully Friday morning to please come forward.

Vision obtained from a local service station at the intersection of the Bruce Highway and Butler St shows the man leaving the business at 10.30pm on December

POLICE 2 on his bicycle.

Police believe it may be possible the man was struck by a vehicle on his way home, which is located just north of the service station.

At 11.45am today (December 3), a truck driver located the man’s body in a culvert on the side of the Bruce Highway and notified authorities.

Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have noticed the man (depicted in the vison) in the area at the time to contact them.

He was wearing blue jeans, a black long-sleeved shirt, grey sneakers, a blue baseball cap and a blue backpack.

Additionally, anyone with dashcam vision of the area between 10.30pm and 11.45am is asked to make contact.

Investigations are ongoing.

Enter premise, Innisfail INNISFAIL police charged an 18-year-old Innisfail man following an alleged burglary at a business in Edith Street on Friday, December 3.

Police will allege that around 11pm the man entered the yard of the business and used a wheelie bin to stand on to reach a window.

It will be further alleged the man entered through the window and stole a phone and a small amount of cash.

Police identified the man through CCTV footage.

The 18-year-old Innisfail man was located and arrested by police on December 4.

The man was charged with one count each of enter

Friday, December 10, 2021 premise and commit indictable offence and obstruct police. Police opposed the mans bail and he was remanded to re-appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court today.

Multiple offences, Innisfail POLICE have charged a 12-year-old Innisfail boy after he has allegedly broken into an education facility on Riley Street, South Innisfail.

Police will allege at around 9pm on Friday, November 26, the boy in the company of two others entered a building at the school.

They allegedly cut the wire to a CCTV camera and stole the camera.

All three have then left.

A representative from the school has reported to police on December 7.

Police have viewed CCTV footage and identified the boys.

During the investigation, they have been able to link the boy to an incident on Coronation Drive on the same night where he has allegedly tried to enter a home but was disturbed by the owner and fled.

The 12-year-old Innisfail boy was also linked to a burglary that occurred on Friday, December 3, where he has allegedly gained entry to a home in Mary Street and stole a watch and handbag.

On December 8, police located and charged the 12-year-old boy with one count each of enter premise and commit indictable offence, enter premise with intent to commit indictable offence and burglary.

He is set to appear in the Innisfail Children’s Court.

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Katter concerned over renewables rollout as power costs explode BOB Katter, Member for Kennedy, has weighed in on warnings provided by the Queensland Energy Users Network which revealed the exploding price of electricity across Queensland, arguing that while the electricity supply market was highly technical, the skyrocketing cost can also be attributed to an increased movement toward solar and wind.

“The reality is that the Queensland Government’s own budget report indicates a thousand million dollars a year of profits from generation, and it would be very surprising if there weren’t another thousand million profits coming from transmission and reticulation, which the corporations are overwhelmingly Queensland owned,” he said.

“State Member, Shane Knuth constantly quotes Peter Beattie as saying, ‘If we open it to competition, prices will go down’. In fact, the price of household power which had been just under $700 for 11 years skyrocketed after the Queensland ALP Government signed up to the National Competition Policy.

“Peter Beattie couldn’t have been more wrong. The price shot up to over $3,300 a household.

“The cost of producing high tech glass (solar panels) is extremely costly in terms of money, in terms of CO2 emissions and in terms of unreliability. Unless everyone is going to use it to turn their lights on during the daytime, we are talking about a hopelessly inefficient system.”

Mr Katter said that solar did have an important place in remote locations and even in remote subdivisions, pointing out that it can be excellent as a mass producer of electricity.

“In remote locations, solar is magic. In a city it is madness.

“Solar as an intermittent power supply is intrinsically unreliable since it works for only eight hours a day and it halves the income of the coal fired power station that is not selling power during daylight hours. So the unit cost goes through the roof.

“Forget about all this technical mumbo jumbo, the authoritative Finkel Report relied upon, and often quoted by both the ALP and LNP as well as crossbenchers, says solar is $78 megawatt/hour and wind can be a lot more expensive than that.

“As the Queensland Government, ALP and LNP, approach their target of nil coal fired power, more and more the price will not be coal fired power at $20 a megawatt hour, but closer to the cost of solar and wind which is nearly and over $80 a megawatt/hour.

“Now if the Government thinks we are going to stand aside while our natural wonderland turns into a

wasteland, they have another thing coming.

“If the next coal fired power station isn’t built to be coalfired, algae pond, zero emissions technology, then the KAP, the little political party I belong to, will wreak havoc.

“The major income for that power station will not be the sale of electricity, but the sale of algae to create feed for chooks, livestock and for human beings.

“We are not going to kneel to the new god of zero emissions. Please God we will walk into a new scientifically enlightened, better world where we enhance nature instead of destroying it,” he said.

“And with our Fuel Sovereignty legislation which has the support of the crossbench, we will reduce transportation emissions to negligible levels.

“Don’t talk. Do something.”

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Bowls News

Ingham Bowls Club

RESULTS of the barefoot bowls played on the 2nd. of December Lucky prize-winning team of the night was Steve Martin, Audrey Scott, Jan Johnson and John Piotto, losing to Donna Gosney, Roger Celotto, Andrew Cole and Alf Di Bella 11 - 28 Alex Ianuc, Tom Newsam and Stan Cotton defeated Anita Norton, Malynda Cole and Bob Bell 10 - 6 John Mc Carthy, Chris Johnson and Luisa Di Bella drew with Janet Mc Carthy, Danny Chappell and Maria Moore 10 - 10 John Holmes and Tony Koop were the winners of the Men’s Friday pairs defeating S Scott and Ian Muldowney 26 - 13 John Eddleston and Stan Cotton defeated Bob Bell and Stan Richards 25 - 17 Gary Brierley and Russell Peterson defeated Kevin Lawlor and Andrew Cole 19 - 15 16 players took to the green on Sunday for the mixed social bowls, with the prize-winning team being: Maria Moore, John Holmes, Janese Craven and Stan Richards defeating Roger Celotto, Bob Bell, Allen Torielli and Ren Cantatore 23 - 14 ( 18 points to 9 ) Judy Fenoglio, Norma Evans, Alf Di Bella and Tony Koop defeated Bev

Eddleston, Luisa Di Bella, Russell Peterson and Cliff Johnson 25 - 18 (17 points to 11 ) Men’s competition results... Handicap singles...

M Bube ( 20 ) defeated A Cole ( 3 ) 31 - 30 T Pallanza and F Pallanza defeated J Di Bella and P Kite 24 - 19 J Di Bella, G Torrisi and P Kite defeated T Pallanza, A Cole and F Pallanza 23 - 13 The last night of barefoot bowls for 2021 will be played this Thursday between 6 pm - 7:45 pm on December 9. A BBQ will be offered at the end of the play.

Call 47762117 before 5:30 pm to have your name put on the board.

Men’s Friday afternoon pairs will be played at 2:15 pm. Ring 47762117 before 1:45 pm to have your name put on the list.

Mixed social bowls will be played on Sunday, December 12, at 1:30 pm. Call 47762117 before 12:30 pm to have your name put on the board.

Babinda Club WINNERS of social bowls on Thursday were John Sheehan, Les Maxwell & Ron Omodei. Runner-up was Darryl Jensen, Gavin Blee & Jim Azzopardi. This was the last game for the year, with the green replacement finally commenced!!

Friday night was a big night for the

Babinda State School grade 6 students, with a formal dinner and disco night to celebrate the end of primary school.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls SWELTERING and humid conditions did not stop 31 bowlers from enjoying last Thursday’s afternoon of social bowls.

Winners for the day were Alf Strano, Sam Micale, Jamie Paterson and John Kremastos.

Last weekend saw two games of club competition fours played out.

Last Saturday, after shooting out to a 10-point lead after five ends, Chris McCaffery, Steve Howe, Dave Irwin and Warren Sinclair were lucky to hold on for a one-point win against Jim Martinod Graeme Anderson, Sam Micale and John Kremastos.

On Sunday, they were not so lucky going down to the team of Mick de Vries, Ian Humphreys, John Phillips, and Sergio Dalla Pozza.

Nominations for all 2022 club championships are on the notice board.

This Sunday, December 12, is the club’s presentation and Christmas Goose draw.

A game of bowls will take place in the morning, followed by lunch provided before the presentation and goose draw.

Come and support your club.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls INNISFAIL Ladies played their final day of bowls for 2021 in style on December 1, with a Trophy Day. Men’s President Alf Strano provided

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hams to the winning team and bottles of wine to the runners-up.

Helen Paterson and Diana O’Brien - 2 losses: 9 - 11 and 7 - 9.

Louise Hoskins, Ann Rule and Dianne Wheeler - 1 loss and 1 win: 3 - 8 and 7 - 5.

Bev Anderson, Marcia Ryall and Sue Morrison - 1 loss and 1 win: 4 - 9 and 9 - 7.

Daphne Kirkman, Dian Catelan and Catarina Cook - 1 win and 1 loss: 9 - 4 and 5 - 7.

Eileen Hamann, Dell Steve and Jan Dunn - 1 win and 1 loss: 8 - 3 and 6 - 4 Pam Anderson and Vera Rowe had two wins: 11 - 9 and 6 - 4.

The winners were Pam Anderson and Vera Rowe, whilst Eileen Hamann. Dell Stee and Jan Dunn finished as runners up (after a toss).

It has been an excellent year for the ladies enjoying the new kitchen, rejuvenated clubhouse, newly reinforced wall, and new green.

The ladies look forward to a full 2022 with pennants, as well as the usual local and district competitions.

Innisfail Ladies will now have a break from bowling. As January 26 is the Australia Day public holiday, we will return to play on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Silkwood Bowls Club SUNDAY, December 5: A few Silkwood Bowlers travelled to Tully Bowls Club to participate in their club Ham Day. It was a delightful afternoon as always; a couple of our bowlers were also in some of the winning teams. Well, Done!

Wednesday, December 8: Team: Denise Charman & Leeann Mayell def Rex Williams & Ann Hollingsworth 21/14 Team: Delmo Tarditi & Tim Wallis def Dutchy & Mirella Berryman 27/15 Attention! Silkwood Bowls Club Social days are Wednesday and Sunday, and we are now starting at 2 pm.

Have you played barefoot bowls before, or would you like to have a try?

December 11 Friday Night BBQ and Barefoot Bowls Night 6 pm will be the last time to come and have some fun before the restrictions come into place.

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All are welcome and free coaching is available.

December 17 is Our Annual Goose Raffle, BBQ & Bowls night starting at 6 pm.

You must contact the number below to register your name by December 16 for catering purposes and any further enquiries for this night.

Unfortunately, this year we need to abide by the government regulations, which start on December 17, regarding the entry of unvaccinated patrons.

Proof of double vaccination from the age of 16 will be required to enter.

For any further information, our contact is 0459211552

Farmers who participated in the annual Farmer’s Day at Innisfail Bowls Club last Friday.

You can also follow us on Facebook.

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Bowls News Tully Bowls Club WEDNESDAY, December 1.

Rex Williams/ Pauline Edwards /Rita Hudson. (8) v Ray Downing/ Bev Harrop/ Wendy Niven(10) Rod Bradley/ Pam Staier/(24) v Joan Mercer/Keith (10) Winners were Rod Bradley and Pam Staier Sunday, December 5. (HAM DAY) Thanks to Silkwood Club for supporting our Ham Day. 38 Bowlers enjoyed two games of 10 ends.

Team 1 John Brown/Len Charman/Pam Staier (13) v Team 2 Steve Szabo Delmo Tarditi/Bev Harrop (8) Team 3 Rex Williams/Pauline Edwards/ Rita Hudson (7) v Team 4 Mary Bacic/ Jean Messina/ Ron Senini (9) Team 5. Leno Ceccato/ Lee Mayell/ Wendy Niven (6) v Team 6. Ray Downing/Judy Hood/Avis Ray (9)

Winning team Judy Hood, Avis Ray and Ray Downing with President John Brown.

Team 7. Gordon Williams/Val Zamora/ Des (!5) v Team 8. Rob Newell/ Ray Wicks/Betty Cochrane (4) Team 9. Denice Charman/Rod Tennant/ Joanne Townsend (12) v Team 10 Robyn Brunello/ Adrain Woollard/Val Bradley (6) Team 11. Michael Knight/Tony Cates (7) v Team 12.

Rod Bradley/ Bev Achilles(12) Team 13. Peter Smith/ Ron French (14) v Team 14 John Taylor/ Joan Mercer (8).

After a lovely Smoko.

Team 1 (19) v Team 4 (3). Team 2 (6) v Team 9 (12).

Team 3 (2) v Team 6 (17). Team 5 (12) v Team 8 ((5).

Team 7 (7) v Team 10 (14).

Team 11 ((5) v Team (13). Team 12 (9) v Team 14 ((5).

A playoff was needed to decide the winners as 4 Teams ended up with a score of 24! Skips from Team 1, Team 9, Team 13, Team 6 played one bowl to the kitty, and the closest bowl was Team 6, then Team 1 and Team 9.

Winning Team 6 was Ray Downing/ Judy Hood/Avis Ray. 2nd was Team 1 John Brown/Len Charman/Pam Staier, and 3rd Team 9 Denice Charman/Rod Tennant/ Joanne Townsend. (See Photos of teams receiving their hams).

Golf News Ingham Golf EVERY Tuesday from December 7, till end of February Geoff and Fred, will be running a competition. Be at the club by 12:30 pm for a 1:00 pm hit off. This is open to all members.

Golf Club Presentation Night is set for Friday December 10, 6 pm. The cost of presentation night is $30 per person. Please pay in advance. You can pay at the clubhouse on competition days or by direct debit to the Ingham Golf Club account (BSB 084 629, Account No. 170425589).

The RUSSO & VELLA MACHINERY PTY LTD end of season 4 PLAYER AMBROSE will be held Saturday, December 11, 11 am for an 11:30 am start. Nominations have closed as the program is complete Elio Di Bella, a junior member of both the Ingham and Rowes Bay Golf Club's qualified earlier in the year for the Greg Norman Junior Masters.

The event is played over 72 holes between Monday, December 13 and Thursday, December 16, 21, with a cut after 54 holes.

It's one of the most decisive events in the Junior Golfing Calendar, with kids coming from all parts of Australia.

Tully bowls runner up team Ham Winners were Len Charman, John Brown and Pam Staier.

Winners of the Raffle.

members who helped to make the day successful.

Ham (1/2) was Ray Downing. Bacon and Eggs went to Mary Bacic and Pam Staier. Thanks to all those

Our Luncheon is on December 14 at 11.30 at the Club. Cheers!

Elio made the cut last year based on his equal best nett scores and ended up winning the best nett for his age group on a countback; however, this year, he has set a goal to make the cut for the gross event.

We wish Elio all the best for next week.

MEDAL OF MEDALS will take place Sunday, December 19, in conjunction with the December Monthly Medal.

Qualifiers for the Medal of Medals are: Cam West, Joe Pennisi, Mark Gusmeroli, Jayden Swarbrick (3), Lachlan Tennent (2 ), Mick Fluerty, Brian Scanlon, Ian Swarbrick, Steven Marbelli.

RESULTS: On Wednesday, ten ladies celebrated the end of the year with a luncheon at Hotel Hinchinbrook Hotel. They then adjourned to the clubhouse for the Ladies AGM and awards ceremony and dessert. Congratulations to all award winners and, in particular to Deb Giles, who had a stellar year, winning not only the prestigious Golfer of the Year award but the Most Consistent Player award. She also takes over as Club Captain.

Thursday's fourteen-hole competition welcomed nineteen players. The day's winner was Darcy DiBella with a very fine 53 ½ nett, followed by Adam DiBella with 61 ½ nett. Run-down prizes were awarded to Todd Cockburn, 64 ½, Aurelio Mason, 65, Ron Kerkwyk, 65 ½ and Gary Cantoni, 66.

On Saturday, a single stroke event was played. Sam Scuderi was the winner, with 69 nett. Runner-up was Aurelio Mason with 72 nett, and the run-down prize went to Jayden Swarbrick with 73 nett.

On Sunday, 38 players vied for honours in the Captains V's President Competition. The winner of the day was Carlos Gonzales with a great score of 46.

Aurelio Mason was runner-up with 40, followed by rundown winners Scott Costabeber with 38 and Lachlan Tennent on 37 points.

Saturday is the Russo and Vella Machinery 4 ball Ambrose, and a Single Stableford will be played on Sunday.

Happy golfing.

Cheryl

Tully Golf FEBRUARY’S Monthly Medal winner Mickey Davis successfully won this year’s Medal Of Medals final played on Saturday. Reeds Betta Electrical sponsored a single stroke event that was played in conjunction & was won by Rob Milini on a countback from Tony Gray with Tanu Wulf 3rd on a countback from John Pender.

NTPS 2/11 Ladies Clair Bourke & Men Steve Bowden 5/14 Innisfail visitor Ian Rule 7/16 Ladies Betty Favier & Men Les Edwards 9/18 Tanu Wulf. Tully Golf once again thanks Reeds Betta for their support. Next’s Saturday, see the annual ACME Insurance 3 Ball Ambrose break up the day.

Thursday’s Sporters 9 hole was won by Vesa Hyytinen, with the six holes going to Mike Kennedy.

The rundown winners were Ian Stewart & Graham Sinton, and Graham also won the least putts with 12.

NTPS 1/10 Graham Sinton 2/11 Rob Milini 3/12 Mike Kennedy 5/14 Maurie Smith 9/18 Mike Kennedy.

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Golf News Innisfail Golf Club LAST week turned out surprisingly well, considering the showers forecast all week.

What is the ruling?

A - There is no penalty B - Lance receives a one-stroke penalty C - Lance loses the hole

Please ensure you thank the grounds crew for keeping. They have put in a considerable effort to present the course in superb condition.

It was great to see Jim Ferguson back in the winner’s circle at Wednesday’s All Sporters 9-hole competition on November 24.

Please let Andrew Rose know if any members can lend a hand on Thursdays.

1st: Jim Ferguson 24pts

Results

A big thank you to outgoing committee members and congratulations to IGC 2021 - 2022 committee members, Jake Cockle (President), Debra Smith (Secretary), Bryce Hoad (Treasurer), Stephen Todd and Andrew Rose (Vice Presidents).

2nd: Caine Cockle Jnr 21pts c/b

A massive thank you to everyone who made the club’s Presentation night one of the best at the club for a long time.

1st: Loretta Gallagher 22pts

‘Doonga’ Rule and Vince Curtero played exceptionally and kept everyone dancing. Steve and Kathryn from Collins did a fantastic job with the table presentations, delicious food prepared

by Grayson from Roscoe’s Piazza.

IGC Rules & Etiquette Last week’s Quiz/Answer Macca completes a putt while holding an umbrella over his head to protect him from the rain. What is the ruling?

A - Macca is disqualified B - Macca receives a general penalty C - There is no penalty Answer - C - there is no penalty. A player can protect themselves from the elements by wearing protective clothing or holding an umbrella over their head.

But the player may not accept such protection from anyone else. Rule 10.2b(5).

This week’s Quiz In the Vandeleur & Todd Match Play final, Lance’s ball is in the water on hole two, but he decides to play it as he lies.

He deliberately touches the water in the penalty area during his backswing.

3rd: Arthur Rogers 20pts NTP - Loretta Gallagher Friday Sporters 9-hole competition November 26 Results 2nd: John Slater 21pts 3rd: Rauno Lehtsalu 20pts NTP - Addi Butorac A field of 35 players contested the 18-hole Lindsay Rural Stableford on Saturday, November 27, where the Vandeleur & Todd Matchplay final also played out.

Congratulations to Lance Doyle for edging out Allan Gould in a tough match up.

Doyle also edged out the rest of the field to win the Golf World sponsored voucher and Lindsay Rural Stableford.

9/18 - Colin Bidgood Please check out the Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region.

Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition from noon groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters Comp - from 12.00pm & 2.00pm groups of 4 permitted - online bookings Barrier Reef Motel - Sponsor Day December 11

El Arish Golf THIS last week of competition saw the summary of all the ‘facts and figures for our presentation night this Saturday 11.

Paul Marland won last Tuesday’s comp [30/11] with 37 Stableford points with Lindsay Perkins r/up on 36.

NTPs: Men’s #2/11 taken by Gavin Camilleri, All In #4/13, Lindsay Perkins, Ladies #5/14, Rhonda Bliss, Approach #8/17 Frank Tomasino.

Sporters Thursday [2/12] played the 2nd 9 Stableford and was a hard-fought decider, with three players coming in on 23 -a c/back took effect, but who could beat Ben Wiltshire, who had 3/5 on the last hole!!

Lisa Spiegler was r/up tipping Tony Gray.

Lindsay Perkins won the least Putts with 10.

NTP’s: #10 Gavin Camilleri, #11 Col Biddy, #12 Dave Rogers, #13 Paul Marland, #16 Jake Perkins, #17 Col Bidgood.

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ACME Insurance sponsored last Thursday’s winners. Thank you, Karen, for your sponsorship.

The winner of the Medal of Medals was decided in the play-off last Saturday 4.

Results: The Men’s Winner: Neil Worsley and the Ladies Winner: Caryl Lavell.

The December Monthly Medal with the following winners was also decided in conjunction with the play-off: Men’s: Neil Worsley 60, r/up Jamie Smith 66. Ladies: Fran Lomas 66, r/up Liz Marland 68.

NTP’s: Men’s #2/11 Gavin Camilleri, All In #4/13 Jamie Smith. Ladies: #5/14 Caryl Lavell.

The winners and the Club thank Brothers League Club/Innisfail for their support and sponsorship for our 2021 season.

On a ‘high note,’ we had a pleased golfer putting like never before, sinking the LUCKY PUTT [run every Saturday after the comp]. Paul Topper went home with a ‘cool’ $1850 winnings and naturally the biggest smile on his face how good’s that right on Xmas!

This Saturday, 11, we play a 2 Ball Ambrose/Choose - sponsored by DRUMMOND GOLF-Cairns, followed by our 2021 presentation of awards.

Have a great Xmas and stay safe.

Results 1st: Lance Doyle 37pts c/b 2nd: Rob Mills 37pts 3rd: Jake Cockle 36pts NTPs 1/10 - Trent Mann 4/13 - Lance Doyle 7/16 - Joshua Jones 2/11 - Colin Bidgood 5/14 - Matt Barclay 8/17 - E Nest, Debra Smith 3/12 - Jake Cockle 6/15 - Trent Mann

Luke Peters (right) with Glynis McGrath - Ladies Division 2 champion.

Innisfail junior golfers, including award winners Declan Coffey and Regina Gattera (Most Improved Boy and Girl).

Junior champion - Caine Cockle.

Club captain Luke Peters (right) with B Grade and Senior champion Ian Saunderson.

Joshua Jones - C Grade Men’s champion.

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Colin Wilkie returns to his old stomping ground MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Rugby League Football Club recently announced the return of one of its favourite sons, with the appointment of Colin Wilkie as Football Operations Manager for the 2022 season and beyond.

With the merge of the junior and senior clubs, Wilkie brings a wealth of experience.

He has been an Australian junior Kangaroo representative and previously contracted to NRL teams Melbourne Storm and North Queensland Cowboys.

He also represented the Northern Pride in Intrust Super Cup competition and Italy in the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. Wilkie won premierships in the Townsville and Cairns A-grade competitions and last played for the Tully Tigers A-grade team in 2018, who finished as runners-up in the grand final against Mossman-Port Douglas.

Born in Innisfail, Wilkie started his rugby league journey in the Tully Tigers’ junior ranks and completed his secondary education at Tully and Kirwan State High Schools.

He played for the Herbert River Crushers, who won the Townsville A-grade competition premiership in 2013.

In 2020, Wilkie was part of the Wynnum-Manly Junior Rugby League Club BRL support coaching staff.

Wilkie already has plans to fine-tune the club’s juniors solid development and recruited top-grade players to Tully’s senior squads.

The future of Tully rugby league is looking bright, with seven juniors recently picked in the Northern Pride Under 16 squad for the 2022 season.

Colin Wilkie last wore the Tully Congratulations to Cohen Emmi, Tigers jersey in 2018 when he was Ezekiel Ivey, Marley Helion, Philip part of the A-grade team who Coppens, Jesse Peck, Tureti Ryder and finished as runners up. Photo: Maria Girgenti Ben Roebuck for their selection.

Colin Wilkie has returned to the Tully Tigers Football Club, as the Football Operations Manager in 2022.

Tennis finals

'WHAT an excellent season for B Grade this year. It was intense competition throughout the year, and the teams were neck and neck to the finals. It was great to play an entire year with no rain interruptions, so if you're looking for a bit of fun and exercise, come along next year and join up.

A-GRADE - Thursday night, B-GRADE - Tuesday night, and Thursday Morning tennis.'

Tully Tennis Finals A-GRADE winners Dillion, Sasha, Kelly and Mac.

Kate Stevens & Mark Morrison

Kate Stevens, Mark Morrison, Stephen Santolin & Dot Paul

Silkwood Clay Target Club Christmas shoot A FIELD of 54 shooters from Bowen, Burdekin, Townsville, Ingham and Atherton attended Silkwood Clay Target Club’s Christmas competition shoot last Sunday.

Competitors shot in hot and humid conditions, and the winners took home a chicken.

All shooters who participated in all four events on the program took home a ham and had lunch provided.

Event 1 - Walk Back Walk Forward from 16m

- 20 Target AA - 1st: Angelo Russo 25/25 (Shoot off) A - 1st: Alan Poggioli 24/25 (Shoot off) B - 1st: Alf Strano. 20/20 C - 1st: Brett Coulthard 19/20 Event 2 - Point Score 25 Target AA - 1st: Mark Stella 76/78 (Shoot off) A - 1st: John Stella 72/75 B - 1st: Tehel HaymanRubach 69/75 C - 1st: Richard Stanhope 60/75 Event 3 – 25 Target

Sporting Clays (Only 3 Grades) A - 1st: Mathew Baldwin 24/25 B - 1st: Barry Bosworth 22/25 C - 1st: Alex Seawright 25/27 (Shoot off) Event 4 - 20 Target Turkey Shoot from 25m Winners: Ned Di Salvo and Alf Strano Silkwood Clay Target Club wanted to thank everyone for their efforts throughout the year and Alf Strano was one of the lucky look forward to seeing winners of the Turkey Shoot from 25m. everyone back in 2022.

Tehel Hayman-Rubach won the B-Grade - Point Score 25 Target.

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Cassowary Coast Chargers junior rugby union teams finish the season on a high MARIA GIRGENTI IT was a remarkable season for the debut year of the Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union and Chargers teams. They featured in the FNQ Rugby Union junior competition finals at Jones Park, Cairns.

The Under 16 Girls 7s team played two games and won their semi-final against Southside, Crusaders to book a grand-final match with Cairns Wanderers.

proud of the club's achievements in their first year of competition.

It has been a challenging and exciting season of growth for individual players, teams, the club and the Chargers' family.

The club finished with their heads held high and eagerly await next year.

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A huge congratulations to the Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union and Chargers teams for showing continuous improvement, commitment, resilience, persistence, and sportsmanship.

A special thank you and congratulations to the club's volunteer coaches, managers, assistants, first-aiders, as well as all who travelled to Cairns each week to support the kids.

This Saturday starting at 3.00 pm, the Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union Club and Chargers teams will celebrate their end-of-season breakup and presentations at Goondi Bend Sports Reserve.

They put in 100% in both games, played fiercely and displayed excellent Chargers' heart and sportsmanship.

The team has shown massive improvement each week, and their efforts paid off.

The Chargers defeated Wanderers in the grand final, and Takeisha Charlton picked up the Player of the Grand Final award.

Under 12 Boys faced Southside Crusaders in the grand final and finished as runners-up, whilst the Under 14 Boys had a ripper season and finished in third place.

In the grand-final, chargers Under 16 Boys met Barron Trinity Bulls and finished as runners up.

All players and families should be incredibly

Cassowary Coast Chargers Under 16 Boys team finished as runners up.

Cassowary Coast Chargers player, Jessica Ford with the ball in the Under 16 Girls 7s semifinal against Southside.

Cassowary Coast Chargers Under 14 Boys team finished in third place.

Two Southside players wrap up Milla Hayes in the Under 16 Girls 7s semi-final.

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Cassowary Coast Chargers Under 16 Girls 7s team - grand final winners.

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Marlion Swain

Lacey Zieger

Ella Croatto

Jaxen Swenson

Chilli Newman

Brady Devaney

Hayden Bradford

Ryan Aquilina

Jake Toolen

Sailah D’Urso

Jaxsyn Howell

Jacob Bradford

Zac Gracie

Addler Ingram

Lillee Barba

Siena Torrisi

Nathaniel Quibell

Sandor Zieger

Dominic Bryan

Indie Lambert

Noah Fay

In October, the club hosted a successful Tropical North Queensland Regional Championships in Mourilyan.

Indiana Bishop-Utschink

Bonnie-Ray Terry

Ella Croatto

Bronte Fay

Brady Devaney

Archer Ingram

Athletes achieved success at the Tolga Pentathlon, Coral Coast Carnival, Winter Carnival in Townsville, Twilight Meet in Cairns, Mackay Track and Field Carnival, and Little Athletics State Championships in Brisbane.

Jake Toolen

Rory Buckley

Jacob Bradford

Dustin Barba

Lillee Barba

Ghyan Bergin

Age champions received trophies based on points gained for attendance, the number of events they participated in on Friday nights, as well as the number of personal bests achieved.

Sandor Zieger

Veomarie Bathe

Noah Fay

20 PBs:

Lincoln Fay

Marlion Swain

Amiyrah Swain

Chilli Newman

Elle Gracie

Zac Gracie

Quinn Devaney

Siena Torrisi

Olivia Aquilina

Hayden Bradford

Ruby Torrisi

Dominic Bryan

Braxton D’Urso

Indiana Bishop-Utschink

MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast Athletics celebrated club and individual achievements of their 72 members at their annual awards presentation and break up barbecue held recently at Etty Bay.

Athletes received a record of their Achievement Level Awards issued by Little Athletics Queensland and McDonalds, which provides what they achieved in different events.

Club nights are all about individual performances.

Athletes push themselves for consistent self-improvement in all events and compete against themselves, striving to beat their personal bests.

Athletes who achieved 10 and 20 Personal Bests for the season received prizes.

10 PBs:

Byron McDermid

Age Champions: Under 6: Adalee Swenson and Mary Bryant (tied) Under 7: Girls - Sailah D’Urso Boys - Jaxsyn Howell Under 8: Girls - Amiyrah Swain; Boys - Hayden Bradford Under 9: Girls - Ella Croatto; Boys - Jake Toolen Under 10: Girls - Bronte Fay;

Boys - Brady Devaney Under 11: Girls - Chilli Newman; Boys - Ben Franks Under 12: Boys - Marlion Swain Under 13: Girls - Lillee Barba; Boys - Lincoln Fay Under 14: Boys - Zac Gracie Under 16: Girls - Veomarie Bathe Under 17: Girls - Alexia Guglielmi Before the awards presentation, the club held its AGM. Brenda Gracie (Centre Manager), Gavin Devaney (Assistant Centre Manager), Kylie Franks (Grants Officer/ Secretary), Sabine Zieger (Treasurer/Registrar/Records Officer), Stephen Toolen (Program Officer), Carl D’Urso (Technical Officer) and Andrea Devaney (Publicity Officer) are the 2021 - 2022 executive committee.

Adalee Swenson Mary Bryant Charlie Fay Sienna Barba William Toolen Amani Smith Ben Franks Cooper Ingram Liam Franks

Cassowary Coast Athletics Age champions.

Alexia Guglielmi, in her final year at the club received acknowledgement for 10 years as a member.

Cassowary Coast athletes who attended the awards presentation at Etty Bay.

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A bumper day of junior cricket in Innisfail MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Saturday, Innisfail hosted Mission Beach and Atherton Tier 2 teams in a four-game event at Goondi Bend Sports Reserve.

Mission Beach claimed the win scoring 7/111 (30 overs) in a fiercely contested game in reply to Atherton’s 7/103.

Tully/Mission Beach Tier 2 cricket team played ladder leaders Rovers at Miller Oval in Tully in their last game for 2022.

Winning the toss, our captain chose to bowl first and started the game with only eight players.

Austin Stuart bagged five.

Julian, Marko, and Riley took catches in the field, whilst JD Patane plucked a fantastic catch with a dive.

With a highly shaky start and the loss of 4 wickets after just three overs, Kade Corby strode to the crease, steadied the ship, scored 22 of 88 balls, and finished as the team’s highest scorer.

Unfortunately, Tully/Mission Beach fell short of the win, with a final score of 9/66 after 30 overs.

This week’s shout-out went to Kade Corby for his batting performance and Austin Stuart for his five-wicket haul.

Congratulations to Christo van Vuuren, Cassowary Coast Cyclones senior player and former Mission Beach junior cricketer.

Christo gained selection in the Under 18 North Queensland Country team announced in Mackay last weekend.

Cricket Far North - junior/ senior results Tier 3 - Jimmy Maher Cup Blue

- Crathern Park, Trinity Beach Saturday, December 4

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def by Barron 5/127 (36.2) (Liam Conomo 3/37 (7.2); Wade Henderson 1/14 (8))

Innisfail 8/27 (13.6)

Barron won by five wickets

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5th Grade - 35 Over competition - Innisfail TAFE Oval

Barron 5/201 (30) (Matthew Spataro 1/13 (4)) Barron won by 174 runs 3rd Grade - 40 Over competition - Miller Oval, Tully - Sunday, December 5 Cassowary Coast 8/126 (40) (Jayden Giddins 17/40; Brendan Verri *34 not out (108); Clint Ratatagia 13 (22))

Cassowary Coast 9/122 (35) (Michael Zammit 45 (54); Peter Constantine 24 (38)) def by United 3/123 (31.3) (Justin Walker 2/13 (5); Jacob Cullen 1/16 (6); Michael Zammit 2 catches) United won by seven wickets

Opening bowlers Austin Stuart and Dante van Vuuren bowled very well, kept their lines tight, with an outstanding contribution from the fielders.

By the fourth over, Tully/ Mission Beach returned to full strength and restricted Rovers to be all out for 108 off 29.1 overs.

Dante van Vuuren, Kade Corby and Jackson Lindsay all picked up one wicket, whilst Julian Getejanc had two and

Tully/Mission Beach Tier 3 cricketers Kade Corby and Austin Stuart.

Dan Bradford and Brendan Poppi with Innisfail Monsoons Tier 2 cricket team who played Atherton Gold last Saturday.

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Tully/Mission Beach Tier 3 cricketers Rohan McDavitt, Jackson Simpson and JD Patane.

Marty Costello and Jamie De Faveri with Innisfail Thunder Tier 2 cricket team who played Atherton White.

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Two local horse sports competitors pick up State Western Dressage awards MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL rider Hanna Corica and her horse Haverbecks Luna has taken out two State awards at the Western Dressage Association of Queensland End of Year Awards held in October.

Corica impressed with a secondplace (Reserve Champion - Youth) and a fourth in Basic Level Open competing against adults.

The accumulation of riders' points throughout the year determines the overall winners, with awards presented at the end of year State awards, held in conjunction with the State Championship Show over the October long weekend.

Western Dressage Association of Queensland - End of Year Awards Youth 2nd: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica Basic 4th: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica 5th: Squid and Pam Evans Level 1 2nd: Tassawoods Ace and Vivian Wearing 4th: Little Peppy's Princess and Julie Sain Level 2 2nd: Tassawoods Ace and Vivian Wearing 3rd: Little Peppy's Princess and Julie Sain At the Western Dressage Show 2 Series 5 held at Malanda Horse and Pony Club Arena on October 16 - 17, Corica and Sain achieved the following results: Introductory Level - Test C Youth

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Reserve Champion The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain Level 2 - Test C 2nd: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica

Basic Level (Sanctioned) Test C

2nd: The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain Basic Level (Sanctioned) Test D 2nd: The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain Reserve Champion The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain Level One Test C 2nd: The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain 3rd: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica Youth 1st: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica Level One Test D 2nd: The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain 3rd: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica Youth 1st: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica

Hanna Corica riding her horse Haverbecks Luna at a 2021 Western Dressage event in Malanda won two State awards.

Julie Sain riding Little Peppy’s Princess picked up two Western Dressage State awards. Photo: Real FNQ Horse Events

1st: Tezbar Tuff Gold N Acres and Hanna Corica Introductory Level - Test D 5th: Tezbar Tuff Gold N Acres and Hanna Corica Youth 1st: Tezbar Tuff Gold N Acres and Hanna Corica Introductory Level Champion (NonSanctioned) Basic Level (Non-Sanctioned) Test C 2nd: The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain Basic Level (Non-Sanctioned) Test D 2nd: The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain

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WITH the Ashes well underway by the time, this goes to press. It will be one of the most anticipated series against England we have had in Australia in a very long time. Forget about the uncertainty of what city will host a Test match instead of Perth; look, if it were up to me, then Miller Oval would get the nod every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Suppose the Aussies think this Summers edition against the Poms will be a walk in the park. In that case, you better get your heads out and be ready because I think I can even smell an upset somewhere along the way. They have some excellent cattle within their playing group, a veteran, a tosser in Broad, and the number one ranked Test Batsmen in the world in Joe Root, the skipper. Let's look at the players who I believe can turn this series on its head. A few weeks ago, I went through the Aussie team; let's look at the England Team.

Joe Root- The England skipper is the best batsman in the world at the moment, so being better than Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, and Steve Smith is enough to make me blush. He hasn't made a Test Century in Australia yet, so he's due. Anyone with a last name like this guy has my vote because I'll be rooting for him.

James Anderson- The old dog Jimmy will be running

in his last Ashes campaign and will be dangerous as ever, and we better be ready. He can still take wickets, and with 621 Test Wickets to his name, he will spearhead a world-class attack and has more swing than Janine, the cleaning lady, on a Friday night.

Chris Woakes- Can't help but like the guy, not because of his ability which he has a tonne of, but the fight he possesses. He won't back down from the Aussies; if anything, he will take the fight to them. They

Youth 1st: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica Level 2 - Test D 2nd: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica Youth 1st: Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica Reserve Champion Haverbecks Luna and Hanna Corica Youth Champion Sanctioned Hanna Corica The next Western Dressage show is on March 19 - 20, 2022, in Malanda, and the last show in the series will be in Innisfail on June 18 - 19, 2022.

will need him when it gets tricky.

Ben Stokes- My favourite England player, reminds me so much of the New Zealand great Chris Cairns; such is his all-around skills. He can change a game on his own and deliver with both ball and bat if needed.

That knock he did in the last Ashes in England to get the Poms home at Headingley will still be on the mind of the Australians, so we better be ready.

Ben Stokes England’s most dangerous player will be primed for a big Ashes campaign.

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LAST weekend, the early morning sea conditions allowed the larger boats to travel around the islands and headlands; however, it was very uncomfortable by lunchtime. Anglers managed the regular captures for this time of year, consisting of mainly Grass Sweet Lip and the odd Island Trout. This is the time of year that fishing is at its best in the evening or predawn with added possibilities of Fingermark and Grunter.

Schools of Mack Tuna and Grey Mackerel have also been harassing bait around the island and coastal headlands. Try casting small 45 to 70mm. Metal slugs to the front of these bust-ups and then a high speed retrieve back to the boat. I like to swap the trebles for singles, and you get a lot more solid hook-ups.

There have been reports of Grunter and Bream being caught around the rubble patches and the edge of the sand bars in the rivers in the estuaries. There has also been some quality Flathead in the shallows and some nice Pikey Bream in the snags.

The tides were a little large for Mangrove Jacks; however, they did come on the bite during the first of the late afternoon's run-in tide. The best method is to move up the river with the first push of the rising tide.

Another option with these large tides is to fish the upper tidal extremities where there is less water movement.

The freshwater reaches of the Tully and Johnstone rivers continue to fish well for Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch. Keeping well back from the water's edge and using a stealthy approach is required on the more frequently fished stretches of the river. This can significantly affect your success, especially with Jungle Perch. Would you mind trying to release the fish without taking them out of the water? (Barbless hooks can make a huge difference.)

There have been excellent reports from those fishing Tinaroo dam with plenty of Barra in the 70 to 90cm.

Size mark are being caught, and fish over the metre were turning up regularly.

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY with plenty of sizeable Sooty Grunter. The occasional Barra encountered during most day trips.

When writing this report which is very early in the week, the forecast is for light winds for this coming weekend. Despite the forecast, I would expect a northerly wind in the afternoon, so, I would plan your trip accordingly. Keep an eye out for storms and get an up to date forecast before putting the boat in the water.

If the forecast is correct, I expect many boats to head out wide for a fish. The Coral Trout have been biting well, and there has been plenty of Spanish Mackerel around the reef drop-offs.

There have also been reasonable numbers of Nannygai, and some big Cobia caught around the wrecks and rubble patches. Surprisingly small Spanish Mackerel and some school Mackerel have also been around the rubble patches between the reef and the shipping channel.

The minor early morning run out tide will suit those wishing to fish for Mangrove Jacks in the creeks. If Grunter is your target, try fishing on either side of the more prominent late afternoon high tide.

Koombaloomba dam is another excellent location

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Good Fishing Roly Newton

Katrina Isokangus with a very nice silver nannygai

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LUCINDA JOHNSTONE RIVER HULL HEADS DECEMBER DECEMBER DECEMBER FRI 10

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1.72m 1.23m 2.65m 1.06m 1.91m 1.31m 2.61m 0.95m 2.12m 1.33m 2.55m 0.86m 2.3m 1.34m 2.48m 0.8m 2.46m 1.35m 2.39m 0.76m 2.57m 1.38m 2.29m 0.75m 2.64m 1.4m 2.2m

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2.06m 1.28m 3.05m 1.04m 2.23m 1.37m 3.01m 0.9m 2.47m 1.39m 2.96m 0.78m 2.69m 1.39m 2.89m 0.72m 2.87m 1.39m 2.79m 0.68m 3m 1.41m 2.68m 0.67m 3.09m 1.43m 2.58m

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Tully Touch Football grand final winners MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Touch Football Association has finished a successful mixed season at Tully Showgrounds. Their grand finals were played, and respective age group champions were crowned.

All grand final games had fierce competition and close score lines.

A special thank you to players, committee members, volunteers who assisted with the barbecue, referees and Queensland Touch Football Game Development Officer Darin Trudgett for his assistance.

Season two, which kicked off in early August and finished in mid-November, featured six junior mixed teams, five family teams and ten Open teams.

Grand Final results: Junior Division winners: A Little Disorganised Junior Division runner up: Hot Chilli Peppers Under 11 Cash Dash Boys winner: Blake Blennerhassett Under 11 Cash Day Girls winner: Madeleine Jenkins Family Division winners: You Won’t Family Division runner up: Zulu Warriors Open Cash Dash Men’s winner: Marley Helion and Brett Binello Open Cash Dash Ladies’ winner: Aimee Jones

A-Grade Open winner: Out of Touch A-Grade Open runner up: Try’s the Limit

Tully Touch Football is looking forward to seeing new and returning players in 2022.

B-Grade Open winner: Jalapenos B-Grade Open runner up: Pirates In September, Tully Touch Football players represented the North Queensland Cyclones at the National Youth Championships held on the Sunshine Coast.

The players were Case Durighello, Brooke Johnston, Hayley Johnston, Ellie Jenkins, Kassidy Dore, Layla Jenkins, Madeleine Jenkins, Maeve Lowe and Molly Morice.

From these championships, Brooke Johnston, Hayley Johnston and Maeve Lowe gained selection to attend a Cowboys development squad on the Gold Coast in February 2022.

North Queensland Cyclones players Ellie Jenkins (Girls Under 14), Layla Jenkins (Girls Under 12) and Maeve Lowe (Girls Under 16) won National Youth B-Grade Open grand final winners - Jalapenos.

Championship awards at the North Queensland Touch Association regional dinner.

After representing Peninsula at the Queensland School Sport Under 12 Touch Football Championships, Kassidy Dore was selected for the Queensland Merit 10 - 12 years touch football team.

Under 11 ‘Vikings in Training’ player, Logan Jesse (with ball), is flanked by team-mates Ben Langdon and Declan Slattery. Photo: Brenda Morice

A-Grade Open grand final winners - Out of Touch.

Tully Touch Junior division grand final winners A Little Disorganised.

Junior division runners up - Hot Chilli Peppers.

Family Division winners - You Won’t.

Under 11 Cash Dash winners - Blake Blennerhassett (Boys) and Madeleine Jenkins (Girls).