2021 June 11 Newspaper Edition

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Friday, June 11, 2021 I N S I D E

ROTARY: 80 YEARS SUPPORTING TULLY PA G E 5

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LOCALS IMPRESS ON STAGE AT 34TH INNISFAIL YOUNG PERFORMERS COMPETITION

Italian Festival: Food, Hair and Fashion

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A SHARED LOVE FOR TORRES WEKA

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Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Cloudy 13 - 26 Cardwell Cloudy 15 - 25 Tully Scattered showers 14 - 24 Mission Beach Showers 16 - 24 Innisfail Scattered showers 16 - 25 Babinda Scattered showers 16 - 25 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Scattered thunderstorms 17 - 27 Cardwell Scattered thunderstorms 18 - 27 Tully Scattered thunderstorms 17 - 26 Mission Beach Scattered thunderstorms 19 - 25 Innisfail Scattered thunderstorms 19 - 26 Babinda Scattered thunderstorms 19 - 26

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Regional Rainfall Report REGION

INGHAM

CARDWELL

TULLY

INNISFAIL

BABINDA

Last 7 Days mm

33mm

42.7mm

164mm

68.8mm

139.1mm

MTD mm

48mm

55.7mm

201mm

125.4mm

182.5mm

YTD

2352mm

2008.3mm

3745.8mm

2276mm

3048.8mm

Huge investment in renewable energy future is a win for Qlders QUEENSLAND Conservation Council strongly welcomes the Queensland Government’s announcement today of $2bn for storage to support renewable energy in the state. “This is a great step towards a clean energy system that supports Queenslanders and Queensland jobs” said QCC Director, Dave Copeman.

“This announcement will be money in the pocket for Queenslanders over the coming decade. This public investment in storage will make more cheap, clean renewable energy generation possible. It will make the grid more secure, and help smooth out the evening peak in wholesale electricity prices.

“The Palaszczuk Government has already steered Queensland through a period of rapid growth in renewable energy. In 2020, renewable energy, including rooftop solar, supplied around 20% of Queensland’s demand”.

“We still have a long way to go until we reach the Queensland Renewable Energy Target of 50% by 2030. More importantly, we have a long way to go to reduce Queensland’s emissions as quickly as we need to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees.

Storage is a key way to allow more renewable energy to enter the grid. It can also help stabilise our current grid, whose vulnerability was exposed by the explosion at Callide C4. Energy Minister, Mick de Brenni, promised a “big battery blitz” following the incident. Today’s announcement is a great sign that the Queensland Government is putting its money where its mouth is and investing in the renewable energy future.

While the Qld Government has outplayed themselves today, the New South Welshman Energy Minister Angus Taylor has had a shocker. Today, his Kurri Kurri gas plant has been exposed by an independent

assessment that it’s not needed and won’t reduce prices.

And on Tuesday he announced he would waste taxpayers money on the lost bet of Carbon Capture and Storage, with another trial at Millmerran Power Station. The Federal Government is obsessed with supporting privately owned fossil fuel companies, holding back emissions reductions and the renewable energy transition.

Storage provides dispatchable, firm energy which can be used in place of dirty coal generation. We hope that the Queensland Government recognises the opportunities to reduce emissions through closing coal power stations as well as building renewable energy.

Queensland Conservation Council is the state’s peak non-government environment group. Our mission is to protect, conserve and sustain Queensland’s unique natural environment, making sure that our wildlife, rivers and landscapes continue to thrive for future generations. Visit queenslandsconservation.org.au for more information.

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Rotary: 80 years supporting Tully SARI HYYTINEN HOTEL Tully: The Top Pub will be hosting a special event this Saturday night to commemorate the last 80 years of the Rotary Service Club in Tully. There are many projects in the Tully region that can be attributed to the Tully Rotary.

There is a standing joke amongst Rotarians that Tully is starting to sink into the ground under the weight of Rotary commemorative plaques.

The Golden Gumboot, The Sugar Pioneers display, and the Town Entrance features are standout joint projects

between Tully Rotary and other service clubs, organisations and corporate entities.

This wonderful ongoing support has enabled the Rotary Club of Tully to pass back to the Tully Community projects and infrastructure with an estimated current day value of possibly more than four million dollars ($4,000,000).

Joining Rotary is catching up with mates whilst contributing to your community.

80 years down, but the best is yet to Butler Street Covered pedestrian crossing completed in 2007. come.

The Golden Gumboot completed in 2002,The Sugar Pioneers display 2009-2010.

Entrance feature completed in partnership with Tully Lions in 20102011.

SALE OF LAND FOR OVERDUE RATES In accordance with Chapter 4, Part 12, Section 142 of the Local Government Regulation 2012, Cassowary Coast Regional Council hereby gives notice that unless payment of all overdue rates together with any expenses incurred on the following land is paid, the said land will be sold by public auction on 19 June 2021 commencing 10.00am, Shire Hall Foyer, 70 Rankin Street, Innisfail.

Property Address:

Crossan Road,

Property Address:

MIDGENOO QLD 4854

11 Mary Street,

Property Address:

SILKWOOD QLD 4856

20 Rebecca-Jane Parade,

Property Address:

KURRIMINE BEACH QLD 4871

22 Jodrell Street, WEBB QLD 4860

Tenure:

Freehold

Tenure:

Freehold

Tenure:

Freehold

Tenure:

Freehold

Land Area:

0.1000 Ha

Land Area:

0.1012 Ha

Land Area:

0.1050 Ha

Land Area:

0.2474 Ha

Legal Description:

L203 M7881

Legal Description:

L21 RP706471

Legal Description:

L14 RP868984

Legal Description:

L150 SP140617

Title Reference:

50656239

Title Reference:

50615607

Title Reference:

50013314

Title Reference:

50357728

Property Address:

130 Djarawong East Road,

Property Address:

183 Mourilyan Road,

Property Address:

626 Mc Cutcheon Road,

Property Address:

167 Reid Road,

DJARAWONG QLD 4854

SOUTH INNISFAIL QLD 4860

MCCUTCHEON QLD 4856

WONGALING BEACH QLD 4852

Tenure:

Freehold

Tenure:

Freehold

Tenure:

Freehold

Tenure:

Freehold

Land Area:

22.1818 Ha

Land Area:

0.1012 Ha

Land Area:

82.058 Ha

Land Area:

0.0710 Ha

Legal Description:

L370 CWL630

Legal Description:

L12 RP709685

Legal Description:

L4 RP712192 & L1 RP735004

Legal Description:

L4 CWL3408

Title Reference:

21511137

Title Reference:

50022083

Title Reference:

20447186, 21122126

Title Reference:

21578045

Property Address:

31 Acacia Street,

Property Address:

4 Kookaburra Close,

Property Address:

Tully-Mission Beach Road,

GOONDI BEND QLD 4860

INNISFAIL QLD 4860

MISSION BEACH QLD 4852

Tenure:

Freehold

Tenure:

Freehold

Tenure:

Freehold

Land Area:

0.1005 Ha

Land Area:

0.0986 Ha

Land Area:

13.54 Ha

Legal Description:

L2 RP745565

Legal Description:

L6 I28166

Legal Description:

L4 RP747525

Title Reference:

21365102

Title Reference:

20906017

Title Reference:

21387239

All lands will be sold subject to any Mortgage, Lien, Bill of Sale, Caveat, Judgment, Writ or other Charge, Agreement or Process registered against or in any way affecting the property in favour of the Crown or any Crown instrumentality or any persons representing the Crown.

All enquiries should be directed to the Rates Coordinator on 1300 763 903.

James Gott Chief Executive Officer P O Box 887 Innisfail Qld 4860

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Italian Festival: Food, Hair and Fashion

Donna Zanotta a host at Mamma Cucina.

Ed Slater and Guido Giliberto: master chefs who cooked 1500 Arancini balls for the festival.

Guests Rick Smith and Joey greeting Tony Lamont: Punch and Judy Puppeteer.

Ingham High School students Heidi Mitchell and Holly Morton modelling their entries in sustainable fashion.

SARI HYYTINEN

the Italian Festival volunteers.

Ingham High school students Sheridan Chadwick, Heidi Mitchell, Holly Morton, Isabelle Krause, Shamietza Hawkins, Hannah De Bella and Erin Venables showcased their sustainable evening-wear creations. Jenna Fighera coordinated the event and chose this focus for their entries, recreating preloved clothing as part of the sustainable theme.

Bird Tribe came from Cairns to showcase their wearable art designs

that are inspired by nature and use natural plant dyes.

competition, young Mia Shemlowski surprised the crowd and came through with a strong win.

THERE was so much to do at the Italian Festival last weekend! Friday night showcased amazingly intricate designs as part of the Hair and Fashion show where sustainability was the theme for the event, while Saturday and Sunday’s festivities were a celebration of food, family and community.

"By Thursday I could feel the town come alive; there was an excited vibe in the air!" beamed Anne Accorsini, one of

State MP Nick Dametto along with the event’s hosts, Ms White brought the community together as they walked the crowd, discussing the various fashion trends and cuisine with local families and visitors.

Saturday saw a 70m line-up of customers waiting for their Italian feast from Mamma’s Cucina food stall. Master Chefs Ed Slater and Guido Giliberto cooked 1500 Arancini balls for the festival while chefs Lorraine Capozzo and Janet Astorquia were hard at work looking after squid, chips, peperonata and polenta.

Competing against a mixed competitors in Sunday’s spaghetti eating

Mia Shemlowski showing her empty food bowl as proof she had finished.

Spaghetti eating competition winner Mia Shemlowski taking her last bites.

Sunday saw children competing for the first time in an ice-cream eating competition. There was lots of brain freeze for the young competitors and despite a headache Noor Shareef maintained a steady pace and won the competition. Her mother Fathima Shareef was glad she brought her family to visit from Townsville and they were able to participate in the festival.

It was an amazing weekend for everyone involved. Large crowds of locals as well as visitors from outside the region provided an economic boost to Ingham whilst enjoying the culinary and artistic delights on offer.

Hair model Hayley Mombelli showing the intricacy of her hair design.

Noor Shareef showing her empty ice-cream bowl as proof she had finished.

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Chefs Lorraine Capozzo and Janet Astorquia looked after squid, chips, peperonata and polenta.

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Colleen King looking after her customers in her market stall Exotic Filled Candy and Licorice.

Ingham High School Students Friday night wait staff volunteers for the Hair and Fashion show.

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Deborah Mason and Jack Coward’s stall: Not only Cannoli.

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Hospital Car Parking LONG overdue is a solution to the Innisfail hospital car park situation. Great work to Shane Knuth, Mayor Nolan and our councillors for pushing the cause and bringing this matter before State Parliament.

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It’s a tough road up the hill from the middle of the street for the elderly and unwell patients who have to park some distance from the entrance. Let’s hope a solution is found in the near future.

Matt Dyason Innisfail

Let’s Support Cardwell Meals on Wheels Each Other LEE PORTER, SECRETARY

SARI HYYTINEN I admire shared loyalty in a community. There are times when towns have needed their members to stand together to see prosperity, and this is often done on the backs of community-minded people who volunteer at local events, local schools, local churches and local not-for-profits.

It is important that when we come together as a shared community, we recognise the efforts of others and share in the success of our communities.

As someone who works within and across several smaller local communities in the region, I see the importance of supporting, collaborating, advocating, and praising our neighbouring communities and recognising them as one region with amazing natural capital, diverse businesses and opportunities, and strong community values.

When the owner of the ‘Tully Times’ passed away, staff members and contributors assisted myself and my father to start ‘The Cassowary Coast Independent News’ (CCIN) which was a completely new endeavour. Later renaming the newspaper ‘The Wet Tropic Times’ was to honour the history of independent media in Tully. The Tully community has always seen the value in independent media and for that I am ever grateful.

When I returned to Tully after my accident and met my partner in Ingham, we discussed on multiple occasions expanding CCIN to include Ingham.

When Newscorp pulled out their editions from Innisfail and Ingham we saw it as time to expand our reach and an opportunity to bring together the Wet Tropics region from Babinda to Ingham into one publication.

ON 3rd June Cardwell Meals on Wheels Incorporated celebrated 40 years of service to the Cardwell community at Seabreeze Café Lounge. An enjoyable evening was enjoyed by current and past volunteers and clients with the Mayor Councillor Mark Nolan and his wife, Councillor Barry Barnes and his wife and also Winston Boysen, Service Manager of Churches of Christ Rockingham Home for the Aged, where our meals are sourced, along with members of kitchen staff in attendance.

Our organization was pleased to receive a recent donation from Woolworths and Reckitt Benckiser of shopping bags which contained various cleansing and sanitizing products for distribution to our clients, which has since been provided to them.

If anyone requires Meals on

Wheels services or wishes to become a volunteer deliverer please contact Lisa Cartwright, Convenor on 0428980104 or email cardwellmow@hotmail.com Meals are provided every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at a cost of $11 per meal and they are sourced from Churches of Christ.

The raffle was supported by Cardwell Art Gallery members Daryl Dickson, Jane Arnold, Libby Clegg and Annette Horner who donated their amazing art work for the prizes. We sincerely thank them for their generosity which provided funds needed to support our organisation.

Previously, Nick Dametto MP (who was unable to be present on the evening) had presented a framed certificate defining the long service to the community to our President Bev Altadonna, along with a $300 donation. We extend our appreciation to Nick for his support.

Margaret Thompson, Ben May and Dell Louden cutting the 40th cake

I hear occasionally that some people do not like sharing their newspaper with another town, as they fear they are losing something to that town, and that the region we now cover does not have a shared story. Sadly, small rural communities are unable to field the expenses of an independent newspaper.

I feel the need to share that printing costs alone for a newspaper come to approximately $2500/ week. Buying a newspaper does not contribute to staff wages, production costs, administration, accountants, etc, but is the fee to cover the weekly print costs.

The area I currently cover from Babinda through to Ingham has similar demographics, face some similar issues and all have a strong community focus. I would like to see us unite as a wider region in support of each other.

I want to reintroduce date claimers and ensure that they reflect the needs of the entire region. I want to see people from Innisfail traveling to Ingham for the Italian Festival and people from Ingham traveling to the Feast of the Senses in Innisfail. I want us to unite as a region and share in each other’s success and appreciate the Wet Tropics from one end to the other, and I hope that sharing news from across the region will help us to do that.

Lee Porter (Secretary) presenting the goods from WW and RB to Ernie Shepherd (Client)

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News in Brief Hinchinbrook Dutton Street Bridge

THE Federal Government has agreed to fund the construction of a crossing over Palm Creek along the Dutton Street road alignment as part of its flood resilience strategy for the Ingham township.

The bridge will be built at a height of approximately 2.5 meters over the current street alignment. This height commensurates with the high bank adjacent to the Ingham Hospital. The purpose of the bridge is to improve connectivity within Ingham which is cut in two by floodwater when the river levels reach 12.44 meters at the Ingham Pump Station.

This connection is critical for several reasons including disaster management agency resourcing.

At present, agencies including Queensland Police, Queensland Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, and the SES are required to pre-deploy resources on both sides of Palm Creek before flooding which is quite taxing on resources. It has also been a long-standing concern that two of Ingham’s three aged care facilities are located on the opposite side of Palm Creek to the Ingham Hospital which proves difficult for patient transfer in times of flood. The bridge will not provide total flood immunity as it will not be passable once floodwaters submerge McIlwraith Street, Ingham. However, to put that into perspective, since the year 2000 access through Herbert Street has been prevented a total of nine times whilst trafficability on McIlwraith Street has only been interrupted by floodwater on one occasion.

Council thanks the Federal Government for its support of the construction and acknowledges the contribution of the Queensland State Government for funding the designs and plans for the bridge following a commitment by Premier Anna Palaszczuk on her visit to Ingham during the 2018 flood events.

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Council would like to congratulate the following prize winners of the $25,000 Monster Raffle which was announced at Tasman’s Parkfest. The first-place prize went to Mark Tomba who supported Ingham Sportspower. The second-place prize was awarded to Carole Groundwater who supported Barnes Sewing Centre. Finally, the third-place winner was Cherie Glasgow who supported Ingham Garden and Gifts.

The estimated economic spend from the initiative was over $3.2 million with over 13,000 entries received.

Council would like to thank and recognise the businesses that provide exceptional customer service and participated in the $25,000 Monster Raffle initiative.

The Hinchinbrook business who sold the winning entry in each tier was also rewarded with prize monies to be spent in the Shire. $500 went to Ingham Sportspower. $250 went to Barnes Sewing Centre and finally, $125 went to Ingham Garden and Gifts

Dungeness Carpark – Opening Soon STAGE one of the Dungeness carpark will soon open.

This is the first stage of a multistaged project for the site.

Construction of the carpark was made possible via a combination of ratepayer money and State Government Works for Queensland funding.

This facility will help minimise bushfire risk to nearby buildings and alleviate parking congestion along Dungeness Road, Lucinda. Parking closer to the boat

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Council has a road sealing program in place and the carpark is scheduled to be sealed next financial year as part of this program, along with other areas of the shire, including stage two of Patterson Parade, Lucinda.

Road sealing machinery has to be transported into the shire as there is no local provider. This is an expensive process and Council seeks to complete a number of sealing projects concurrently to minimise cost and disruption.

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The carpark is just one project in the Dungeness area designed for locals and visitors. Domestic tourism is vital to the Region’s economy and these new facilities should see more visitors coming to our region and staying longer.

For further information on current roadworks, please visit Council’s website, Roadworks page or contact Council on 4776 4600.

Stage two of the carpark project hopes to see the carpark extend further to the East. This is subject to negotiations with the Traditional Owners. In addition, there are plans for solar powered lights and CCTV cameras to be installed.

OUR ECONOMY IS ON TRACK TO COME BACK Australia’s economy is on track to come back. In fact, our economy outperformed all major advanced economies in 2020. In the second half of 2020, it grew at the fastest pace on record and there are now more people in work than before the pandemic.

CONTINUING OUR COMEBACK To build upon the progress we’ve made, the next steps in the plan provide more support for individuals, families and businesses to help secure the economy and create more jobs.

JOB CREATION IS ON TRACK Over the next 10 years, many more local jobs will be created and secured through investment in roads, rail and community infrastructure.

More homes will be built in more communities thanks to HomeBuilder and the New Home Guarantee.

More training will be available through JobTrainer. And there’ll be new apprenticeships, traineeships and more places in higher education.

And there’ll be more opportunities for families to access work with more affordable childcare.

businesses to invest, to grow and to create more jobs.

We’re improving employment services so that employers and job seekers are more easily matched.

And our $1.2 billion investment in digital infrastructure, skills, and incentives means that more businesses in communities right across Australia can be part of the thriving digital economy.

LOWER TAXES & GREATER SUPPORT FOR MORE AUSTRALIANS

We’re supporting hard hit industries such as aviation, tourism and international education.

Tax cuts for 10 million low and middle income earners will put more money in their pockets to spend at local businesses, creating more economic activity and more jobs.

And continuing tax incentives, such as the Instant Asset Write-off, to encourage

It’s a plan that will not only help Australia come back, but come back better than ever.

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Locals impress on stage at 34th Innisfail Young Performers Competition MARIA GIRGENTI

at the Con Theatre.

ASPIRING young actors and actresses took to the stage for speech, drama and music sections in the 34th annual Innisfail Young Performers Competition

The Year 10 and over championship poem recitation section was won by Mercedes Micale with Louisa Winiarski in second place and Adam Nielsen in third.

In Secondary Speech and Drama, Mercedes Micale took out the Alyssa Oliveri Encouragement Award for Shakespearian Excerpt (Grades 7 and over), as well as the Tina Patane Speech Award.

Ella Nielsen was the recipient of the Paronella Park Primary Speech and

Zachary Scrivens (1st) and Giacomo De Faveri (2nd) in Vocal solo Own choice - Gospel or Devotional (Years 4, 5 & 6) section.

Drama Award and the Adjudicator’s Choice Award went to Louisa Winiarski.

First places were awarded to: Nico Azzopardi (2), Ella Nielsen (6), Ezamay Harris, Leisle Kuhle (2), Louisa Winiarski (4), Naomi Kuhle (2), Charlotte Boevink, Kalina Winiarski (4), Sofia Winiarski (3), Mercedes Micale (4), Michelle De Faveri, Alivia Herlihy, Zhen-FapaniCuthbertson, Albina Niceforo, Mei Hartnett, Valentina Brown, Zachary Scrivens (2), Daniel Anderson, Paul Hitchings and Scarlett Santariga.

Second places were awarded to: Summer Farman, Giacomo De Faveri (2), Isaac George, Brock Austin (4), Nico Azzopardi (2), Scarlett Santariga, Grace Sloan, Louisa Winiarski (4), Leisle Kuhle (4), Kalina Winiarski (3), Adam Nielsen (2), Naomi Kuhle, Sofia Winiarski (3),

Friday, June 11, 2021 Trinity Lee, Charlotte Boevink, Albina Niceforo, Luke O’Neil, Brandon Borsato, Zara Lee, Rose Jordan, Salina Wirth and Daniel Anderson.

Third places were awarded to: Isaac George, Brock Austin, Summer Farman, Giacomo De Faveri (2), Chaise Terewaamu, Neveah Williams, Kalina Winiarski, Sofia Winiarski, Naomi Kuhle, Louisa Winiarski (5), Michelle De Faveri (2), Jessica Neal, Jaxon-Robert Blake, Charlotte Boevink (2), Mercedes Micale, Leisle Kuhle, Alivia Herlihy, Summer Daley, Salina Wirth, Prin Dela Pena (2) and Hana Shimizu.

Highly Commended Certificates were awarded to Max Costello, Scarlett Santariga (4), Nico Azzopardi, Brock Austin, Trinity Lee (3), Adam Nielsen (2), Michelle De Faveri, Mercedes Micale, Louisa Winiarski, Jaxon-Robert Blake, Charlotte Boevink, Karsten Vis, Maddison Debel, Ruby Richardson, Maya Cottew, Jesse Daley (2), Paul Hitchings and Rose Jordan.

Mei Hartnett (1st), Brandon Borsato (2nd) and Summer Daley (3rd) in the Piano solo section Year 2 & Under.

Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service (CCDFVS) Supporting women and children affected by domestic and family violence.

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

Speech and Drama major award winners Ella Nielsen, Mercedes Micale, Louisa Winiarski and Sofia Winiarski.

The CCDFVS is able to provide: • Adult and Child counselling • Case Management • Court Support • Crisis Intervention • General Support • Assistance with DFV orders • Safety Planning and Risk Assessments • Assistance with security upgrades • Advocacy • Information and • Referral services

Services are provided in Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell.

For more information or to see one of our Counsellors please call 4068 1004.

54 Bryant Street PO Box 212 Tully QLD 4854 Tel: 07 4068 1004 Fax: 07 4068 1620 Email: info@tullysupportcentre.com.au

Paul Hitchings (1st), Daniel Anderson (2nd), Prin Dela Pena (3rd), Jesse Daley and Rose Jordan (Highly Commended) in Piano solo section Jazz or popular Year 5 & 6.

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Innisfail Cancer Council branch has raised over $10,000 MARIA GIRGENTI A RECORD number of 220 people enjoyed scrumptious fare at Australia's Biggest Morning Tea event held at Warrina Lakes which raised just over $7,100 for Cancer Council Queensland.

Last month, Innisfail Cancer Council branch volunteers also ran a lamington drive which raised a further $3,000.

The guest speaker was Claire Hope, Administration, Community Engagement North from Cancer Council Queensland in Cairns who spoke about the vital services and work done by the community-based organisation.

Those in attendance enjoyed a fun and relaxing morning which included live music by Phil Houston AKA The Lazy Tradie and the chance to win many lucky door prizes, cent sales, raffle prizes, as well as buy cheap local produce and handmade craft items.

In 2002, Lydia Massa’s daughter Luise Lambert who was living in America was diagnosed with Aplastic anaemia. Her daughter then flew home to Australia where she underwent a blood and bone marrow stem cell transplant and spent four months recovering in Royal Brisbane Hospital.

Her daughter’s incredible story of survival is what prompted Lydia to first become involved in Cancer Council Queensland in 2003 when she shaved her hair with Anna Lees.

Around 30,000 Queenslanders will be diagnosed with a form of cancer in 2021, which is one person ever 20 minutes. Every year, around 1,651 people in the Far North Queensland region are diagnosed with cancer, and the most common cancers are prostate, melanoma, breast, colorectal, and lung.

Cancer Council Queensland is committed to providing support to those diagnosed and living with cancer.

Free support and services are available to cancer patients in the Cassowary Coast, including accommodation and bus service to and from Marylyn Mayo Lodge in Cairns, access to turban and wigs, telephone and face-to-face counselling and a psychologist.

Information and support can also be obtained Monday to Friday from 9.00am - 5.00pm by calling 13 11 20 which is a free and confidential service.

Innisfail Cancer Council was especially appreciative to everyone who attended the event and for their extreme generosity, as well as Merle McAlonan and her crew of six who raised $1,150 by selling raffle tickets up town.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is celebrating 29 years in 2021, and every dollar raised helps the Cancer Council to fund research, support services, prevention programs and advocacy.

Last year, Cancer Council Queensland invested

$8.7 million into cancer research, as well as working with leading researchers to better understand the true burden of cancer, and targeting new ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.

In 2020, a total of 1,925 nights of accommodation were provided at Marylyn Mayo Lodge in Cairns, 558 people impacted by cancer called 13 11 20 helpline and 49,059 kms were driven by volunteers as part of the transport to treatment service.

The organisation also conducts research directed at understanding how to prevent cancer, ways to diagnose cancer earlier, how to assist patients achieve the optimum quality of life after a cancer diagnosis and best ways to support cancer patients and their families.

Innisfail Cancer Council branch members with guest speaker Claire Hope and community members who helped make their Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea a huge success.

Egging of Premises EGGS have recently been thrown at premises and vehicles around the Tully Township.

The local Catholic Church became a target last Thursday Night when an egg was thrown at the front door of the Church.

Two teenage boys instigated the incident. A spokesperson for the Church said teenage pranks have always been part of growing up but they need to be

aware of the damage that can occur as a result of these pranks, especially the targeting of vehicles.

The two boys are well identified after recording their activity at the Church and posting it on SNAPCHAT. This video was spread throughout the community and the vandals even named the brand of eggs they used: Stockman’s Eggs.

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Babinda butcher celebrates 40 years by winning gold at regional competition BABINDA Meat Mart took out the win at the Australian Meat Industry Council's annual Tropical Region Sausage King, Best Butchers Burger and Smallgoods competition on Sunday, in the Leg Ham on the Bone category with their Traditional Smoked Ham. Owners Tootie and Wendy Nucifora purchased the butcher shop from Tootie's parents more than 30 years

ago.

"I did my trade right here in this shop, working for my parents as soon as I finished school in 1981," Mr Nucifora said.

"So I guess I've been butchering for 40 years now; wow."

Friday, June 11, 2021 Mr Nucifora says he believes in a good quality smoke oven, the perfect blend of ingredients in the ham curing process, but most important of all is the traditional techniques.

"The whole process would take about three days for a good ham, too much longer, and it can get too salty.

"We are your traditional butcher. Everything comes in as a carcass and is boned out and processed right here on the premises; we still do it the old-fashioned way."

Customers from Cairns in the north and Tully in the south regularly make the trek to Babinda Meat Mart to satisfy their tastebuds.

"We love that we are from a small community, but we can offer a quality product and excellent service.

"We know the back story of every cut of meat, and we know exactly where it comes from.

"I think that's what makes us special and helps us thrive."

When asked what prompted him to start smoking and curing smallgoods, Mr Nucifora said he had always dreamed of making his own flavours and recipes.

"As soon as my dad bought this place when I was in school, I knew I wanted to be a butcher… a great butcher.

"We eat it all. If we can't eat it, we wouldn't expect anybody else to!"

After plenty of trials and staff taste-testing, Babinda Meat Mart has released their housemade Cheerios and Frankfurts.

Mr and Mrs Nucifora are proud to employ 12 locals from Babinda and surrounds.

Babinda Meat Mart also came in third place, winning Bronze for their Traditional Smoked Bacon in the Bacon Rasher category.

(L-R) Mark Nucifora,Tootie Nucifora and Liam Garner proudly display their winning ham and plaque.

Regional category winners will now progress to the state finals in Queensland later this year, ahead of the national finals in February.

Team Kath and Kim finally hit the road in charity rally to raise funds for Cancer Council MARIA GIRGENTI AFTER a false start, the two foxy ladies of Mena Creek, Jen and Jess Abbott aka team Kath and Kim have finally hit the highway as part of the Shitbox Autumn Rally to raise funds for Cancer Council Australia.

Over seven-days, mother and daughter, Jen and Jess Abbott and their white beast 'Shazda the Mazda' will drive from the Gold Coast to Alice Springs via the Gulf of Carpentaria, clocking up a total of 3,962kms.

The duo were due to head off from Alice Springs on May 22, but missed the start due to mechanical issues with Shazda, so joined the second rally group to do the route in reverse and finally set off on June 5.

The first day saw the intrepid travellers depart from the Gold Coast and drove a whopping 612kms to Taroom.

It was a theme of ‘Tutus and Tiaras’ on day two and after an early start for the pair at Taroom in 3 degrees they made their way to Alpha covering 619kms.

The third day from Alpha to McKinlay was a bit touch and go after Shazda arrived at camp on a trailer, however support crew mechanics managed to find a problem and it was fixed overnight.

The next leg is over 650km to the next camp, with 380km being unsealed so they are hoping the Shazda will see them through another day.

Taking part in the rally and raising vital funds for cancer research has deeper significance as they are flying the flag in honour of their late father and grandfather who passed away from bowel cancer.

Prior to the rally, the girls held a ‘Cardonnay & Canapés’ fundraiser night at Edge Hill Bowls Club on April 24, where guests dressed in the theme as their favourite Kath and Kim stars and enjoyed an afternoon

of canapés, chardonnay and lawn bowls.

The event raised just over $1,500 and having already raised $8,308 the foxy ladies of Fountain Gate have well surpassed their target of $7,500 for Cancer Council Australia.

Cancer Council is a significant funder for cancer research in Australia with research studies across all cancers and all stages of the cancer journey.

Community funds raised from events such as Shitbox Rally enables the funding of world-class research that reduces the impact of cancer for everyone.

To date, almost $24 million has been raised by Box Rallies which have supported ground-breaking projects, such as a research study to develop a vaccine that protects against lymphoma cancers, a

Jess and Jen Abbott aka Team Kath and Kim in Shazda the Mazda about to head off from the Gold Coast in the Shitbox Autumn Rally.

research trial to standardise international guidelines on melanoma removal, as well as a research grant to revolutionise the treatment of pancreatic cancer.

Every dollar counts and donations can still be made online via https://autumn2021.shitboxrally.com.au/ kath-and-kim/donate Follow the girls’ adventure on Instagram @ hornbags_hit_the_highway and Kath & Kim - Shitbox Autumn Rally 2021 Facebook page.

Team Kath and Kim - Jen and Jess Abbott have finally set off in Shazda the Mazda on from the Gold Coast to Alice Springs in Shitbox Autumn Rally raising funds for Cancer Council Australia.

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Babinda celebrates history ON Saturday 29th of May, the Babinda Community celebrated its communities’ history. The local Babinda State Hotel had its 104th Birthday, Babinda Museum held its first Friends of Babinda Museum Members Morning Tea, and The Babinda Museum Walk was officially opened. Babinda Taskforce started the long journey to establish a museum and historical walk four years ago. A museum in which the Babinda and District community’s history is celebrated not just in a museum but also throughout the streets and the local businesses, to ensure that our history is accessible to everyone. The Babinda Museum Steering committee has been busily working away in the background to complete stage one of the Babinda Museum Walk in which over 30 plaques will be featured on buildings within the Babinda CBD. Stage two and three will see the walk turn into a trail and extend to the surrounding area of Babinda. The historical walk is based on early settler history up until the 1950s.

Stage one of the Babinda Museum

Walk was officially opened by the Mayor Bob Manning of Cairns Regional Council, Mrs Margaret Buhagiar, wife of longterm taxi owner Tony Buhagiar and Mrs Barbara Turnbull, daughter of long-term taxi owner Mario Cutuli. Special Thanks to Councillor Brett Moller for his support of the project, Cairns Regional Council for their sponsorship and RV Park Visitor Donations which funded plaques.

Earlier Saturday morning the Babinda Museum Steering Committee hosted its sold out inaugural Honorary Friends of Babinda Museum Membership Morning tea in which three locals were presented with honorary membership awards. The three long term locals honoured were Annie Wonga, Ronald Stager, and Elsa Sganzarla. Each recipient was presented their award by Mayor Bob Manning.

The Babinda Taskforce and Babinda Museum Steering Committee are continuing to fundraise and seek grants from various bodies to complete the fitout of the Babinda Museum.

Official Cutting of the Ribbon to open the Babinda Museum Walk. Mayor Bob Manning, Margaret Buhagiar, and Mrs Barbara Turnbull.

Patsy Hannam, Kitty Anning, Mayor Bob Manning, Lee Antoni,Tanya Tuttle, Margaret Buhagiar, Mrs Barbara Turnbull, David Cannon, Councillor Brett Moller. (Patsy, Kitty, Lee,Tanya and David are on the Babinda Museum Steering Committee)

Mayor Bob Manning and Annie Wonga

Mayor Bob Manning and Elsa Sganzarla

Building approvals on the rise BUILDING approvals for new homes in the Cassowary Coast region are on the rise according to report presented at the Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Meeting in May.

$18,263,421.70.

A total of 59 building approvals for new homes have been issued by Council this year to the end of April worth a total of

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Councillor and Planning and Regional Development portfolio holder Nick Pervan said that this is the first time in at least five years where new home building approvals have outperformed new shed building approvals.

“Although we are still are operating in a COVID influenced economy; these statistics are very encouraging for our region as a whole, the building industry is flat out and the region is seeing not only the short term but also the long term benefit.

“It’s not just your traditional developers who have taken advantage of Councils development incentives, there have been a number of mum and dads who have been sitting on these opportunities for a long time and these incentives have assisted them in bringing these blocks to the market, each new lot means a new house which creates jobs and helps to support existing businesses within our community.”

Cr Nick Pervan.

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The overall trend for the year is demonstrated when the 2021 figures are compared with the number of overall approvals issued for the year to date (as at end of April), for the last five years:

April 2021 total approvals year to date – 59; April 2020 total approvals year to date – 24; April 2019 total approvals year to date – 24; April 2017 total approvals year to date – 31; April 2016 total approvals year to date – 29; The steady rise has been attributed to a number of factors including State and Federal stimulus packages such as First Home Owners’ Grant, Regional Home Building Boost Grant and the Home Builder Grant as well as Councils own development incentive policies. There has also been an increase in migration from southern states which has fuelled the need for home housing stock.

Council’s development incentives have been critical in creating a pipeline of new lots and development opportunities within our priority infrastructure areas which have allowed the building grants to be taken up and a number of new homes being constructed.

The region will continue to see these long term benefits through the take up of significant existing capacity within our road, sewer and water networks as well as revitalisation of our older suburban areas and central business districts.

Council’s Development Incentive Scheme can be found by visiting w w w. c a s s o w a r y c o a s t . q l d . g o v. a u / building-planning-investment/projectsincentives/developmentincentivescheme

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Shared Heart SARI HYYTINEN

A shared love for Torres Weka drew a crowd to the Maraka Stage in Ingham’s Rotary Park last Saturday.

It has been one year since passed away in a car accident. worked at Abergowrie and was way home when his car veered road.

Torres Torres on his off the

Hundreds including friends and family came together to celebrate Torres’ life and their shared passion for Christ. They shared stories of how their friend was the kind of man who was able to speak to kings and thieves and spoke of his sincere love for people. He was a caring person and loved by all who knew him.

Pastor shared a story of how Torres stopped for his friend when he saw

him on the side of the road. He did not realise it was his darkest day. His young friend was homeless and contemplating ending his life.

However, because Torres stopped to help, the young man felt hope and love, which gave him the strength to keep going.

Ywam helped the Weka family organise the event. People came from Cairns, Ayr, Townsville, Ingham and Abergowrie to meet in Rotary Park.

People from many different cultures and backgrounds came together to share in food and dance and to celebrate Torres’ life.

Judah Romney was one of the acts who performed and like many in attendance he came to sing for his Grace Sebona, Darren Raimo, Viana Fave, Arthur Sebona, Toru Weka, Lausi Weka and Juda Memafu. ‘brother’ Torres.

Cross shining over parent’s home near Abergowrie.

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Mission Beach Historians host quarterly catch up

THE newly formed Mission Beach Historical Society hosted a morning tea at Ninney Rise in Bingil Bay, with President Valerie Boll, and members able to return hospitality to the other museum members from the Cassowary Coast.

Djiru representative Leonard Andy provided Welcome to Country followed by an introduction to Ninney Rise by Sandal Hayes, who offered a special thank you to Councillor Trudy Schui, whose work and encouragement did much to establish the Mission Beach historians.

The Historical Societies of the region all agreed on the idea of quarterly visits to each other’s Museums which has been a great success. Late last year the El Arish Diggers Museum hosted interested members from other museums, followed by the Innisfail Museum in March and Mission Beach was pleased to continue the tradition at the heritage-listed Ninney Rise.

The morning tea was followed by lunch at the Bingil Bay Cafe, a very popular choice by the group.

All credits to Valerie Boll for the photos.

CRIME WRAP Attempted break charge, Innisfail POLICE have arrested and charged a 14-year-old Innisfail girl with an attempted break offence following investigations into the alleged damage of a local Innisfail business.

It will be alleged around 9.45pm yesterday (May 7) the

girl attempted to break into a business on Edith Street by repeatedly smashing a shop front windowpane with a concrete paver. She was unsuccessful and fled from the scene on foot.

Around 12.15am today, police located the girl at a Kookaburra Street address and took her into custody.

She was later charged with attempted enter premises with intent to commit an indictable offence and her bail was denied.

Serious assault of police, Mighell A 22-year-old Mighell woman has been charged over the alleged assault of a Tully Police Officer.

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It will be alleged during the search she has become aggressive towards police and attempted to leave the address on foot.

The woman was arrested and allegedly kicked a officer in the lower chest.

She was restrained however continued to attempt to kick officers.

She was later charged with one count each of serious assault on a police officer causing bodily harm and obstructing a police officer.

The woman was given bail and is scheduled to appear before Innisfail Magistrates Court on June 21.

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Year 6 into 7 Transition Program update 2020 transition photos and the same students in year 7 2021 Parent Information Evening Monday 14th June 6:00-7:00pm College Library Parents want to know how our Junior Secondary school is structured, who our staff are, and how and what their children will learn. Very importantly, parents want to know how their children will be looked after, and how our college will build their 21st century skills (critical thinking, communication, and personal and social skills).

We will share all of this information with parents at our Parent Information Meeting.

Students with diverse needs transition session Tuesday 15th June 9:00-10:30am Innisfail State College will be conducting an additional transition session for students with diverse needs who require a small group approach. Students will need to be transported to the college by private transport. College staff and primary school staff will greet students in the undercover play area outside the office at 9:00am. On conclusion of the morning visit, students return to their respective primary schools either by the Diverse Learning Centre bus or can be collected by their parents/guardians. For more detail, please contact Head of Inclusive Practices Ms Donna Curzon on 4078 0222.

Student Orientation Day Monday 21st June 8:40-10:30am All year 6 students are welcomed again into the college as part of the year long orientation program. This visit will focus on educating students about our school procedures and ways of working in junior secondary. These include ISC’s expectations for classroom routines and procedures (homework and bookwork), and positive behaviour for learning.

Parents and guardians from the primary schools will need to ensure their child arrives at Innisfail State College by 8:40 am. Students who usually travel to school by bus can travel on the bus to Innisfail State College on this day. We are grateful to Trans North for this support. At the conclusion of the orientation program, ISC staff will accompany students as they return to their primary schools by bus. This bus will depart ISC at 10:30am. There is no cost for students to participate in this program. The return bus to the primary school is also provided by ISC free of charge.

Working together for every student in our district Proud member of the Canecutter Cluster of Schools: Innisfail State College, Goondi SS, Innisfail East SS, Innisfail SS, Mena Creek SS, Mourilyan SS, Mundoo SS, Flying Fish Point SS, South Johnstone SS, Silkwood SS, Daradgee EEC.

Innisfail State College acknowledges the Mamu People, Traditional Custodians of the country in which this College is located, and pays respect to their Elders past and present and emerging.

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MARIA GIRGENTI OVER 150 children from day care centres and community kindergartens recently attended Mundoo State School for a fun day of activities to celebrate Under 8's Day where the school also promoted their Pre-Prep program.

Children from Watch and Wonder, Discoveries Mourilyan, Felicia's Little Learner's Family Day Care and C & K Innisfail Community Kindergarten participated in a fun filled day of interactive activities.

Year 4 - 6 students from Mundoo State School supported younger children from Prep to Year 3 take part in a range of activities which included: messy play, bubbles, slime, Geli Bath, parachute activities, face painting, sherbet and pasta necklace making.

There was also giant chess, play dough, nature collage, egg carton caterpillars, big blocks, hammer and nails, biscuit decorating, giant snakes and ladders, Go Noodle, iPads, Duplo, obstacle course and space rockets.

National Simultaneous Storytime took place in the Year 3 - 6 classroom, ribbon dancing, singing and puzzles in the library and Innisfail Fire and Rescue staff had an engine on display.

For the first time, 25 Year 10 students from Innisfail State College attended and volunteered their time to help out at the stalls.

A sausage sizzle was held, as well as coffee, tea, cake, and drinks at the tuckshop.

Under 8’s, initiated by Early Childhood Association, is a day designed to promote student learning and for children to embrace the joy of early childhood with activities to promote sensory play, as well as the development of fine and gross motor skills.

This is the school's third Under 8’s Day and hosting the event provided a wonderful opportunity to bring so

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many members of the community together to share in a morning of learning through play.

Until 1984, Under 8’s Week was originally known as Under 5’s week and is about acknowledging the importance of learning in the early years of a child’s life.

Each year there is a different theme that focuses on involving children in their local community with educational events and activities; this year’s theme is ‘Children celebrating outdoor play and learning.'

Mundoo State School Principal Kristina Haigh was pleased to receive positive feedback from the children and community. She especially wanted to thank all the staff, volunteers, and dedicated P & C Association members for making the event a huge success.

Anna Garner with her grandson Jaxen McDonald and Chilli.

Jordann Lyons,Year 10 student from Innisfail State College assisted Mundoo State School students at the Under 8’s Day.

Jenna Snow holding one-year old Ruby, Lexie Sheerans (Ruby’s Mum), Camila Thompson with Lionel aged 19 months and Ryan aged 18 months.

Lieutenant Jodie Alsop from Innisfail Fire and Rescue with educator Rachael Bach and children Ryan Torrens and Lakey Nosworth from Watch and Wonder Day Care.

Dametto delivers ultimatum to State, Feds on crime

THE State and Federal governments must co-fund a new youth detention centre or back Katter’s Australian Party’s relocation sentencing policy, says Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto.

Mr Dametto said news today that the watch-house was being used to temporarily house young offenders because Cleveland Youth Detention Centre was full left the State Labor Government with two clear options.

“They can either spend money building a regular detention centre to keep these young criminals off our streets or look at alternative sentencing options like the KAP’s relocation sentencing policy that could house these offenders at a fraction of the cost in the middle of nowhere,” Mr Dametto said. “The State Government

is struggling to balance the books going into this year’s State budget and I doubt the money is going to be there to fund something like a regular bricks and razor wire detention centre, unless the Federal Government is willing to put their hand into their pocket to stump up the cash.

The KAP’s relocation sentencing facility could built a fraction of the cost.”

A young person in a Queensland detention centre costs the State about $530,000 per year or $1455 per day.

Under the KAP’s proposed relocation sentencing structure, the cost per detainee would be about $90,000 per year cheaper using donga-style accommodation while its remote location would make up part of the security measures necessary.

“Labor MPs can keep trying to convince themselves that its weak youth justice policies are working but anyone in Townsville will tell you otherwise. Night after night, we see law-abiding citizens have their lives ruined by young thugs who have no fear of any consequences for their actions,” Mr Dametto said.

“For months, we’ve heard the LNP go on about how making breach of bail an offence was their silver bullet solution to fixing all youth crime in Queensland.

We heard MPs from their party condemn Labor during the debate over the Youth Justice Bill for their removal of breach of bail as an offence and reinstatement of detention as a last resort.

“Yet, when it came to changing the law so a detention order could be a first

option instead of the last to get these kids off our streets, the LNP seemed happy with the status quo and voted with Labor. The major parties are no better than each other when it comes to tackling youth crime.”

Mr Dametto said relocation sentencing “would help break the cycle when it comes to youth crime, where young offenders spend most of their time bouncing in and out of juvenile detention”.

“This is an opportunity to institute genuine reform of young offenders through instilling strict discipline and learning life skills so when they reintegrate back into society, they’ll be on the right path,” he said.

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science matters gregory swan

Weird Science – Water THERE is nothing that shows the divide between academic science and the real world than the study of the simplest, most common thing: water. The mainstream academic view is that pure water is all the same, and the substance that makes up 60% of humanity is nothing but a solvent and a substrate for other materials. This could not be further from the truth and is one of the main gaps between the real world and mainstream academic understanding.

Nothing is more anomalous or more versatile than water, yet so misunderstood. There is a famous quote

by Loren Eiseley, "If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.”

The most basic example is water quality testing.

The mainstream opinion is that a handful of tests should be done on community water to determine its safety, including for the presence of bacteria and other organisms as well as heavy metals. Water quality tests are routinely done in all cities to determine that it is safe to drink. The reality is, that only a handful of harmful compounds are tested for, and the constellation of compounds not tested for is killing us.

Several studies show that most cities’ water contains synthetic hormones, remnants of pharmaceuticals such as anti-depressants, and “forever chemicals” or polyfluoroalkyl substances. These “forever chemicals” are known for being resistant to heat, which is why they are used in fireproof materials, plastics, building materials, etc. A recent book by Dr. Shanna Swan, one of the world's leading environmental and reproductive epidemiologists, and professor of environmental, medicine and public health at Mount Sinai school of medicine, made waves when it pointed out that “forever chemicals” and environmental toxins will lead to human

RURAL sterility by 2045. A class of plastic by-products, called phthalates, has been shown to cause newborns with smaller penis size, disruption of hormones, and lower sperm count. The most shocking revelation is that “forever chemicals” such as phthalates are not tested in water quality tests. If they were, the majority of the developed world would be considered to have unsafe water.

This pollution of water is just one example of mainstream blindness to real issues, but the misunderstanding of water is more severe. The most important person to learn about to understand the real aspects of water is known as “the wizard of water”.

The “wizard of water” is a self-trained scientist named Viktor Schauberger, known to be responsible for the study of bio-mimicry, or engineering materials and devices. After a career as a forester studying streams, Viktor Schauberger noticed some anomalies around moving water, such as the ability of trout to remain perfectly still in a turbulent stream, or electric currents in specific parts of streams, and large temperature differences. This led to the discovery that not all water is made the same, and water that has gone through “imploding vortex” movements is of higher quality and contains different properties. Dr. Gerald Pollack, the author of “The Fourth Phase of Water”, is a university of Washington professor of bioengineering who has shown countless times that there is an additional phase of water in the same tradition of Viktor Schauberger.

Nobel prize winner Luc Montagnier, who was the real discoverer of HIV, has shown beyond doubt that water has a “memory” specifically with biological systems and DNA, showing “teleportation” of DNA using the transfer of water “memory”. Any one of these experiments should revolutionize our understanding of water, ourselves, and our environment, but regardless of the number of times they are repeated, mainstream academia can not accept that it dropped the ball for so long. Tune in next week to learn about the miracles that are possible with a real understanding of water.

Gregory Swan is an independent researcher, having a formal training in analytical chemistry with experience running biotechnology companies. He has been

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Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed in our Science Matters column are the personal views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions held by the Wet Tropic Times, its Editor, or staff.

“Nothing is more anomalous or more versatile than water, yet so misunderstood.”

$5.6 million to reach reef targets in the Murray and Mossman THE Mossman and Murray river catchments are on course to meet their reef water quality targets with a new $5.6 million investment announced by Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley. ‘Mobilising the Murray and Mossman’ will build on previous water quality initiatives supporting farmers with land management practice changes to reduce runoff of nutrients, sediment and pesticides. The new project will focus on helping sugarcane growers to minimise the loss of excess nutrients by matching fertiliser applications to crop requirements.

Stewart Christie, CEO at Terrain NRM, welcomed the additional investment and said the project was targeting win-win solutions for farming businesses and water quality.

“These catchments have already made really good progress towards the current catchment targets within Australia’s Reef 2050 Plan, with farmers adopting best management practices for water quality and implementing a variety of changes,” he said.

“This initiative is a boost to help reach targets, in both water quality and productivity.”

Funded by the Australian Government’s Reef Trust, the project is being delivered by Terrain NRM, Mossman Agricultural Services and Canegrowers Tully. Agricultural extension officers and agribusiness providers will work with cane farmers to identify factors inhibiting the uptake of fertiliser by plants.

Peter Lucy, Manager at Canegrowers Tully, said constraints included compacted soils, sandy soils,

weeds and poor drainage.

“The more we can help farmers address these constraints to their crop yields, the more we can prevent excess fertiliser losses running off into waterways,” he said. “The solution is different for every farm so it’s important to provide one-on-one support to farmers to identify and address their individual crop constraints.

“The Tully Extension Network has been providing extension support to sugarcane growers for several years now and this project will help us to continue supporting growers to refine their land management practices.”

Rebecca McHardie, Agronomist at Mossman Agricultural, said the biggest and most widespread limitation for cane productivity in the Mossman district was Ratoon Stunting Disease (RSD), a bacterial disease.

“One of our main focuses will be cleaning up RSD in our district to improve yields, which will have a knockon effect on water quality,’’ she said. “We plan to tie this in with whole-farm planning and a focus on soil health and fallow management.”

Mr Christie said the key to the success of reef water quality programs was finding solutions that benefitted farmers as well as the reef.

“The scale of work going on across our region to improve water quality flowing to the Great Barrier Reef is phenomenal and the latest Report Cards are showing positive results,” he said.

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Golf News Tully Golf Results SATURDAY'S Hotel Tully Monthly Medal was won

by John Mackenzie with a score of 70 nett, with Mike Harris beating John Pender on a count back with 72 nett for 2nd place and Carlo Manno in 4th with 73 nett.

NTPS 2/11 Ladies: Betty Favier Men: John Pender 7/16 Maurie Smith Thanks again to Hotel Tully for their kind support.

Next Saturday's competition is a Single Stableford sponsored by Trevor & Dawn Bailie.

Thursday afternoon’s Sporter's nine-hole winner was Norm Gray with Amar Gurung taking out the sixhole rundown. Winners were Les Edwards and Wade Stuart. Les Edwards showed he still has good touch around the greens, winning the least putts with 13.

NTPS 5/14 Amar Gurung 7/16 Wade Stuart & Norm Gray 9/18.

El Arish Golf IT was a busy week of play last week, with players competing in Saturday and Sunday games in our Club Championship’s first and second 18-hole events.

Round 1 of the Championships was also our Monthly Medal sponsored by Brothers Leagues Club.

Innisfail Results: LADIES: Winner Caryl Lavell 69 Nett followed by Hipas Donald r/up 73 Nett MENS: Winner Gavin Camilleri 61 Nett with Lindsey Perkins r/up 62 Nett NTP #2/11 MENS: Gavin Camilleri - #4/13 ALL IN: Dominck Camilleri with Kelly Cavallaro taking the Ladies on #5/14 We thank Brothers for their ongoing sponsorship of our 2021 Monthly Medal events.

Round 2: Sunday was our Secretary’s Trophy Day. LADIES: Winner Lisa Spiegler 61 Nett with r/up Liz Marland on 70 Nett MEN’s Winner Jake Perkins 63 Nett- r/up Stewy Worth 65 Nett NTP’s: MENS: #2/11 Jamie Smith ALL IN: #4/13 Dave Wylie LADIES #5/14 Fran Lomas Tuesday Results: Caryl Lavell, winner on 33 Stableford points, with Caryl also taking NTP ON #5/14.Thursday Round 3 Saturday is Captain’s Trophy Day, culminating Sunday with the President’s Trophy Day. SPORTERS played 1st 9 Stroke. Results as follows: Winner: Brad Davis 33 R/Up Gavin Camilleri on a c/back to Stewy Worth 3rd, both on 34 Least Putts Jamie Smith with 11 NTP winners: #1 Jake Perkins - #2 Tony Calcutt - #3 Col Bidgood - #4 Tony Gray - #8 Rod Rackley Last week’s Sporters was sponsored by Acme Insurance. Winners thank Karen for her sponsorship.

A Stableford Event will be played next Saturday 19th June, sponsored by Ergon Energy. There will be a 12.00pm registration followed by a 12.15pm draw, then 12.30pm Tee Off. New visitors are welcomed to come and enjoy the course.

Innisfail Golf Club LAST week the weather cooperated and the grounds crew have worked extremely hard to get the course looking amazing which is very much appreciated.

Members and social players are reminded to please repair their divots on the fairways/roughs and pitch marks on the greens.

The Medal of Medals final was held last Saturday during the Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal with 44 players registered.

The current Monthly Medal winners from December 2019 - May 2021 were: Dec 19: Geoff Johnston Jun 20: Aman Singh Jan 21: Shane Trembath Jan 20: Des Hensler Jul 20: Andrew Rose F e b 21: Colin Lyons Feb 20: John Lombardi Aug 20: Kevin Walsh Mar 21: Trent Mann Mar 20: Dan Carter Sep 20: James Scullen A p r 21: Shane Trembath April 20: Allan Gould Oct 20: Cindy Cockle M a y 21: Jake Cockle May 20: Rauno Lehtsalu Dec 20: Geoff Johnston The afternoon groups in Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition got out on the course however, it was a bit wet for the lunch time crew.

1st: Josh Jones 21pts 2nd: Caine Cockle Jnr 19pts c/b Last Friday saw one of the biggest fields in the Friday Sporters 9-hole competition with 15 players out on the course. Players needed to be on their game to get amongst the prizes. Vaughan Smith loved the new Pings and had a great score of 22pts.

1st: Vaughan Smith 22pts 2nd: Rod Ingram 21pts 3rd: Jake Cockle 19pts Saturday’s sponsored 18-hole competition, the Peak Aviation Stableford was held with a special thanks to Ian Saunderson and Peak Aviation Services for their continued support.

The Eagle has landed and well done to Allan Gould for hitting one around the trees on Hole 4 and rolling it into the hole for an unlikely Eagle.

The course was playing hard with the best scores coming on for the day at even par 36 points.

One of Innisfail’s newest members Blake Thomas held his own to fend off Stephen Todd in a count back.

1st: Blake Thomas 36pts 2nd: Stephen Todd 36pts 3rd: Marc Di Carlo 35pts Innisfail juniors were keen to get on the course but had limited time due to impending wet weather. The teams shot out on the course for a fun Ambrose over 4 holes which brought out their competitive streak.

One shot separated all three teams after play and it came down to the much anticipated dice roll for handicaps. Team FACO’S got the win after rolling five for handicap.

Junior golfers travelled up the hill on Sunday to play in the Atherton Junior Open.

Innisfail Club Championships are fast approaching on June 12 -13 and June 19 - 20. On Saturday night, June 12 after round one, the committee is holding the 2020 presentation night from 6.00pm.

Please register attendance with a committee member at the clubhouse for catering purposes. Dinner and light entertainment will be provided to recognise the club’s champions and volunteers.

A new competition sponsored by Vandeluer & Todd Solicitors and Drummond Golf is being introduced for all who love match play.

Match Play will be played over three qualifying rounds followed by quarter, semi and grand final rounds. The first round starts on June 26.

Members and visitors can register their interest, nominate or find out further information via email to: clubhouse@innisfailgolfclub.com.au or phone 0438 721 497.

The Southern Vets, for our Veteran golfers was hosted in Innisfail last Tuesday. The club hopes to continue holding their events for years to come.

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season are now payable. There has been a 5% increase this year for all memberships. Membership forms are available at the bar in the clubhouse.

Please visit Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf in the region.

Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00pm groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00pm and 2.00pm groups of 4 permitted – online bookings Saturday competition - Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal 2021 Club Championships June 12 - 13 and 19 - 20 Vandeleur & Todd Match Play Round 1 - June 26

PGA professional Luke Newman from Drummond Golf passed on valuable golfing tips to Innisfail junior golfers at a coaching clinic.

Vaughan Smith took out the Friday Sporters competition on May 28.

Blake Thomas won the Peak Aviation Stableford on May 29.

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Babinda Bowls Club WINNERS for Thursday Social Bowls: Gavin Blee/Joe Vella/Jim Martinod; runners-up were Darryl Jensen/Les Maxwell/Ron Omodei/Jim Azzopardi.

Result of A Singles Joe Vella defeated Rhys Tsakissiris.

Names must be in by 1.00pm for a 1.30pm start this Thursday. Beginners are most welcome.

On Saturday the Club will host a Bucks Party group for two hours of barefoot bowling, commencing at 11.00am. The Groom is joining his mates for social bowling followed by paint balling- all before getting married!

A Grade Singles games are set for Saturday for a 1.30pm start: Jim Martinod vs Ron Omodei Joe Vella vs Jim Azzopardi George Tsakissiris vs Gavin Omodei.

Markers are required.

Babinda Men’s all-day 4’s Bowls Day is to be held on Sunday 20th June, sponsored by Coral Coast Financial Services. They are looking for one more team to fill the green.

Ingham Barefoot Bowls RESULTS for June 3.

The card drawn for the winning team was, “The losing score nearest to 5.”

Winners: Jan Johnson, Danny Chappell, John Piotto lost to Chris Johnson, Lou Tomba and Alf Di Bella 4 - 8 Audrey Scott, Stan Richards defeated John Lone and Luisa i Bella 16 - 10 Malynda Cole, Sue Pizzi, Andrew Cole defeated Robin Fascetti, Michael Serence and Stan Cotton 14 -9 Carla Pizzi, Maria Moore, Carmen Mugica defeated Dianne Tomba, Tom Newsam and Glen Torrisi 22 – 6 Results for June 4 Friday Men’s Pairs Winners: John Holmes, John Hamlyn defeated Kevin Lawlor and Jim Dunn 36 - 11 Russell Peterson, Peter Herman defeated Allen Torielli and Ren Cantatore 21 - 13 Bruce Maggi, Greg Duncan defeated Kevin Walker and Tony Serra 18 - 15 Steve Moore, Bill Dickie defeated Phil Wright and Cliff Johnson 14 - 11 Tony Koop, Allan Hodson defeated John Eddleston and Ian Muldowney 19 - 18 Results for June 6: Mixed Social Bowls Winners: Maria Moore, Jeff Crossman, Allan Hodson defeated Sue Pizzi, John Eddleston and Tomas Garate 29 - 8 (19 points to 7) Bev Eddleston, John Holmes, Alf Di Bella, Cliff Johnson defeated Joe Girgenti, Michael Bube, Kevin Walker and Rico Basaglia 25 - 17 (16 points to 12) Rosemary Rose, Janese Craven, Tony Koop defeated Chis Stewart, Norma Evans and John Piotto 21 - 14 (19 points to 8) Carla Pizzi, Dave Horsley, Elsa Piotto, Allen Torielli defeated Roger Celotto, Johnny Leonardi, Luisa Di Bella and Ren Cantatore 21 - 15 (17 points to 10) Tuesday’s bar will be open from 4.00pm–6.00 pm.

There will be NO Barefoot Bowls June 10 and NO Men’s pairs June 11.

The Dunn Cup will be played on the Ingham Green on June 11-12-13. Come and witness great bowls being played! The bar will be open all weekend and

BBQ steaks can be purchased by spectators.

Noorla Bowls SOCIAL Results G. Bison, A. LaRosa, J. Leonardi and S. Cotton J. Gigente, N. Mancuso, B. Smallbon, K. Wegert, - M. Todd, C. Hewett, G Cowie, G. Byrns, - D. Moggon, P. Poggio, J. Vezzoli, R. Peterson Winners were J. Gigente, N. Mancuso, B. Smallbon, K. Wegert UPCOMING EVENTS Ladies 2021 Red Pennants June 14 - 16 Good Wishes and Great Bowling to Ladies selected to represent Noorla and to All participating Teams Please Note No Social Bowls Wed June 16 Ladies Triples to commence Wed June 23, 9 am to be run as Round Robin.

Championship Results B-grade Singles R. Rose 25, C. Kirby 16 Congratulations To our winning B-grade Men and Women’s Husband and Wife Bowlers - Glen and Rosemary Rose

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, June 2: 12 players played 2-4-2. David Packman, Joan Mercer(9) v Ray Downing, Judy Hood (17). John Taylor. Bev Harrop (12) v Peter Smith, Pam Staier (11) Graham Smith, Joanne Townsend (25) v Bev Achilles, Steve Bird (7) Sunday, June 6: 22 players enjoyed a lovely afternoon of bowls….Team 8 Mary Bacic, Rod Tennant, Rita Hudaon ((5) v Team 7 Leno Ceccato, Peter Smith, Pam Staier (9). Team 6. John Brown, Ray Wicks, Toni Buick (14) v Gavin Buick, Joanne Townsend, Joan Mercer (6), Team 4 Bev Achilles, Val Bradley, Ron Senini (3) V Team 3 Rod Bradley, Adrain Woollard Glen (9) Team 2 Ray Downing, Avis Ray(10) v John Taylor, Pauline Edwards (6).

After Smoko. Team 1 (9) v Team 2 (7) Team 3 (9) v Team 6 (13). Team 5 (10) v Team 8 (12). Team 7 (9) v Team 4 (7).

Friday, June 11, 2021 in taking bottles and cans to the depot for cash for the club.

Nice to have a group of 25 backpackers enjoy a game of bowls on Saturday afternoon. New bowlers players are always welcome at our club.

Good Luck to our Men’s Pennant Teams playing in Finals in Edmonton on the weekend. Cheers!

Innisfail Men’s Bowls LAST Thursday’s social bowls was enjoyed by 36 bowlers and the winners after a countback were Sergio Dalla Pozza, Mat Achello, and Bill Hoskins.

In club games played during the week, John Phillips prevailed over Sergio Dalla Pozza. Phillips will now advance to the A-grade final.

Congratulations to John Kremastos for winning the B-grade final against Joe Van Tienen. Kremastos also defeated Van Tienen in the C- grade final.

In the club fours final, Mick de Vries, Ian Humphreys, Michael Roots, and Gordon Goes defeated Jim Martinod, Graeme Anderson, Sam Micale, and John Kremastos in a close encounter 23-21.

The 1st Division pennants teams finally had a win defeating Edmonton by a margin of 12, whilst 2nd Division lost by a margin of 10 to West Cairns.

It was a disappointing end for Innisfail in the Men’s pennants season this year.

Thank you to our honorariums Gordon Goes, Dell Steve, and Steve Howe for sponsoring last Sunday’s club-selected mixed triples bowls.

Winners of the day were David Irwin, Helen Paterson, and Richard Russell. The runners-up were John Fossey, Sam Pagano, and Kim Mason.

The morning was capped off with a Subway lunch.

Self-selected triples will be played on the first Sunday of every month.

Visitors and newcomers are most welcome for social bowls days on Thursdays and Saturdays. Names need to be in by 1.00 pm.

Winners for the day were John Brown, Ray Wicks, Toni Buick. Players enjoyed socialising after the game.

We were lucky with the weather to play Ladies Pennants in Tully against Marlin Coast on Monday.

The combined team of S/wood, S/Johnston/ Tully won by 11 on the day. Great to see players enjoy lunch and refreshments after the game. (Only 3 more pennant games to play).

Thanks to Robyn Brunello for her continuous work

Honorariums Steve Howe, Gordon Goes, and Dell Steve with club selected mixed triples runners up John Fossey, Kim Mason, and Sam Pagano.

Honorariums Steve Howe, Gordon Goes, and Dell Steve with club selected mixed triples winners David Irwin, Helen Paterson, and Richard Russell.

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Bowls News Continued

Ingham Ladies Bowls 2 Games of Consistency were played today, both close and challenging games, with the players going over 30 ends each. Maria Moore leads up until the 18th end, Maria Spano overtaking her and finishing the game 152 to 147.

Our Club President Patti Miguel was narrowly defeated by Grace Cockrell 152/147 Social play K.Leverton, L.Di Bella, E.Piotto 22v K.Rotondo, J.Craven, W.Jones 11. J.Fenoglio, J.Colsen, N.Evans 23 v R.Doherty, K.Dunn, S.Ryan 5. Good luck to the Ingham players in the Ped Pennant next week

Silkwood Bowls Club THE week at Silkwood Bowls club Sunday, June 6 the SBC Club Championship Men Pairs /Round 1 was held.

Delmo Tarditi and Tony Cates were defeated by Dan Dunne and Russ Marsden 13/20.

Dan and Russ will now progress to the next round.

Congratulation to both.

Social Bowls Barry Green, Alan Hudson/Mirella Berryman and Annette Gauci def.Ron Given,Daniel Gauci and Beverley Marsden 31/17

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLE —FINAL—

LADIES A GRADE

Denise Charman played at her best and defeated Lee Mayell by 13 shots, congratulation Denise on your win and this year’s club champion.

Social Bowls Delmo Tarditi and Barry Green /Alan Hudson def.

Ron Given and Anna Della Bella 30/15 For those who want to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls—we offer FREE COACHING LESSONS. Age got no limit Every Friday night we have our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls

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FIVE members of Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club were recognised for outstanding work and sportsmanship with major awards at the North Queensland Branch Surf Awards of Excellence held recently at Cairns Surf Lifesaving Club, Palm Cove.

Jenny Jones, Blaise Cini, Greg Worth, Kodi Worth and Etty Bay Boat Crew will now represent Etty Bay and North Queensland Branch at the Queensland Surf Lifesaving Awards Excellence Gala Ball being held in Brisbane on September 25.

Blaise Cini, recipient of the Andy Frizzell OAM OBE Award first joined the surf lifesaving movement as a Nipper progressing through the junior ranks and gaining her Bronze Medallion in 1992.

She has always been an active member, dedicated patrolling member, strong surf sport competitor in all water and surf boat rowing, former Miss Etty

Greg Worth was named Senior Life Saver of the Year at the North Queensland Branch Awards.

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defeated Bev Anderson and Ann Rule 21 - 13.

In the social games, Lyn Stevenson, Eileen Hamann and Joan Atkinson defeated Louise Hoskins, Pam Anderson and Marcia Ryall 20 - 8.

Dell Steve, Maisie Smith and Dian Catelan defeated Sue Morrison, Jan Dunn and Dian Catelan 20 - 10.

The ladies will be back on the green next Tuesday, June 15 starting at 9.00 am, as 16 teams will contest the TFNQDLBA District Championship Triples.

Three games of 15 ends will be played with the four highest-scoring teams to play the finals on a neutral green in approximately two or three weeks.

Our contact No. 0459 211 552. in doubt of play give us a call. All are welcome.

Those who want to join us, come along, and try us out!

You can also follow us on Facebook.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls INNISFAIL Ladies had a very satisfying win against Mossman ladies in the pennants game played in Innisfail last Friday.

Yungaburra ladies were too strong in the pennants on Monday as both Innisfail teams were defeated.

On Wednesday, a round of the self-selected pairs was played where Helen Paterson and Diana O’Brien

Innisfail had a good win against Mossman in the pennants played last Friday at Innisfail Bowls Club.

Five members of Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club recognised with excellence awards MARIA GIRGENTI

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Bay Surf Girl (1998) and re-joined the club 11 years ago.

Cini keeps the young members engaged with their junior activities through her enthusiasm and dedication to improvement and helping them to gain confidence, especially in the water.

Greg Worth who was named Senior Lifesaver of the Year joined surf lifesaving in 2013.

Worth has immersed himself into the lifesaving way of life, after initially joining as a Nipper parent and completed Surf Coach Awards across all disciplines.

Jenny Jones, winner of the Clive Hammond OAM Silver Medal is the ambassador of the club being proactive with retention, as well as offering others guidance, encouragement, and support.

Lifesaving is a huge part of Jenny and her family’s life with over 30 years’ involvement.

Kodi Worth who received the Under 14 Junior Lifesaver of the Year has been

involved in the club since his family joined in 2012.

His parents Greg and Kylie, as well as brother Baylee have been actively involved in the club and its activities.

He has progressed through the junior ranks gaining all age qualifications and awards from green caps in Under 6 Under 14, including his SRC and is now an active club patrolling member.

Worth has been Etty Bay Age Champion from Under 6 - Under 14 and has won Etty Bay SLSC Junior Ironman event for the past two years.

He has won several Junior Activity awards and been a member of North Queensland and Queensland Youth teams.

Etty Bay Under 23 Boat Crew who won Sports Team of the Year achieved first place at North Queensland Branch Carnival and in 2021 third place against Under 23 boat crews at Skins Event in Noosa and Queensland State Senior Championship at Tugun in Reserve Surf

Jenny Jones pictured with her husband David received the Clive Hammond OAM Silver Medal.

Kodi Worth claimed the Under 14 Junior Life Saver of the Year Award.

Boat.

The crew was made up of Dave Jones (team manager and Sweep), Jesse Witt, Marty Cook, Paul Rinaudo (Stroke) and Daley Jones (Bow).

As a small club, Etty Bay is extremely grateful to all members for their dedication and commitment in a wide variety of roles, as this support ensures they can effectively carry out their duties in keeping all beach goers informed and safe.

Members of Etty Bay’s Under 23 Boat Crew won the Sports Team of the Year Award.

Blaise Cini won the Andy Frizzell OAM OBE Award.

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Silkwood Clay Target Club Annual Shoot

The Overall, AA, A, B, C, Ladies, Junior and Veterans High Gun winners at Silkwood Clay Target Club Annual shoot.

NINETY-NINE competitors attended Silkwood Clay Target Club’s and SACOA Annual shoot held last weekend.

The club welcomed visitors from Tasmania, Portland, Victoria, Bermagui, New South Wales, including annual visitors Phil and Michelle Craig.

There were also shooters from Newcastle, Tamworth, Guyra, New South Wales, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bowen, Burdekin, Townsville, Mundubbera (Gayndah Club), Atherton, Cooktown, Charters Towers, Herbert River and St Helens.

Days before the event, a dozen or so caravans parked themselves at the club and supported local businesses. The weather was perfect on Saturday and overcast Sunday but it never affected the shooting results which were very high.

Results were as follows: Day 1 Event 1 - 45 Target Medley Overall winner: Corey Tremlett (Rockhampton) 75/75 (75/75) Shoot off AA - 1st: Aaron Lemphers 75/75 (74/75); 2nd: Duncan Sutherland 75/75 (50/52); 3rd: Nathan Thurston 75/75 (48/50) All shoot offs A - 1st: Gil Alvero 73/75; 2nd: Frank Scamnello 72/75 (24/25); 3rd: Col Edgerton (Bowen) 72/75 (23/25) Shoot off B - 1st: Michael Heritage (Mount Isa) 72/75 (24/25); 2nd: Rob Mikkelsen (Townsville) 72/75 (16/25) Shoot off; 3rd: Robert Sapuppo 70/75

C - 1st: Patrick Wilkins 68/75; 2nd: Scott Harper 64/75; 3rd: Brett Coulthard 62/75 Event 2 - 30 Target Point Score Overall winner: Tony Caruso (Burdekin) 90/90 AA - 1st: Nathan Thurston 89/90 (6/6); 2nd: Barry Lansdown 89/90 (5/6) Shoot off; 3rd: Bruce Murphy (Townsville) 88/90 (18/18) Shoot off A - 1st: Frank Scamnello 89/90; 2nd: Michael Heritage 88/90 (6/6); 3rd: Frankie Robinson (Gayndah Club) 88/90 (5/6) Shoot off B - 1st: Rob Mikkelsen 85/90; 2nd: Isaac Sebastiani 84/90; 3rd: Tehel Hayman-Rubach 82/90 C - 1st: Scott Harper 81/90 (3/3); 2nd: Peter Scott (Townsville) 81/90 (0/3); 3rd: Dennis Chizzotti (Atherton) 78/90 Event 3 - 50 Target Double Barrel Overall winner: Corey Tremlett 50/50 (51/51) AA - 1st: Steve Rosendahl (Herbert River) 50/50 (50/51) Shoot off; 2nd: Wayne Cislowski (Burdekin) 50/50 (38/39); 3rd: Sam Waugh (Townsville) 50/50 (24/25) Shoot off A - 1st: Michael Jones (St Helens) 49/50 (32/32); 2nd: Steven Ryder (Townsville) 49/50 (31/32); 3rd: Luke Zammit 49/50 (23/24) Shoot off B - 1st: Alf Strano 50/50; 2nd: Alex Seawright 49/50; 3rd: Maurizio Nadalin 47/50 C - 1st: Michael Porter 46/50; 2nd: Peter Scott 45/50; 3rd: Dennis Chizzotti 44/50

Silkwood Clay Target Club Annual Shoot High Gun Grade winners with prizes donated by local sponsors.

Day 2 Event 4 - 30 Target Handicap 1st: Ben Beazley (Townsville) 30/30 (2/2) 2nd: Corey Tremlett 30/30 (1/2) 3rd: Angelo Russo 29/30 (17/17) 4th: Alf Strano 29/30 (16/17) 5th: Bryan Sanderson (Atherton) 29/30 (14/15) Event 5 - 50 Target Continental Double Barrel Overall: Ron Gough 50/50 (104/104) AA - 1st: Nathan Thurston 50/50 (103/104) Shoot off; 2nd: Ben Beazley 50/50 (65/66); 3rd: Jar Smaniotto 50/50 (29/30) Shoot off A - 1st: Col Edgerton 49/50; 2nd: Joe Sebastiani 48/50 (26/26); 3rd: Ross Aston 48/50 (25/26) B - 1st: Nick Pattinson 48/50; 2nd: Alex Seawright 47/50; 3rd: Isaac Sebastiani 46/50 C - 1st: Peter Neilsen 46/50; 2nd: Joe Collins 45/50; 3rd: Dean Kann 44/50 High Gun winners Overall High Gun: Nathan Thurston AA Grade: Corey Tremlett A Grade: Michael Heritage B Grade: Alex Seawright C Grade: Scott Harper Ladies High Gun: Kristin Williams (Cooktown) Junior High Gun: Riley Mikkelsen (Townsville) Veteran High Gun: Duncan Sutherland Ron Gough Achievement Award: Tehel HaymanRubach The club especially wished to thank the following sponsors for their generosity and outstanding support which made the weekend a huge success.

HeliServices Queensland, Coastal Marine & Outdoors, JAM Engineering, Daradgee Welding Works, GF Rural Supplies, Incitec, Visy, Marlin Blue, Ross Cannon, Adama Australia, NQ Power Equipment, Tropic Coast Farming, Pizzo’s, AIM Plant Services, Bronze Wing Ammunition, Coastal Backhoe Services, PJT Harvesters, Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail, NQAS, Town and Country AG Services, Seasol, Joe Collins, QMAC Machinery, Hall’s Firearms, Liddles Aerial Spraying, Kane Pumping & Irrigation, Soilsfirst, Honeycombes, Barry Lansdown, Peter and Liane Robertson, Tyre Plus, Bunnings, IBS, Liquourland, Cairns Hardware, Marano’s Fuel, Cumic Steel, Goodyear, Ron Gough, Cardwell Traders, Blairs Mufflers and Aluminium, Coastal Farm & Motorcycles, Island Coast Holden, Arming The Nation Firearms Training (Aaron Lemphers), Queensland Steel & Equipment Tully, North Coast Machinery and Silvano Zorzetto.

Tehel Hayman-Rubach was the winner of the Ron Gough Encouragement Award at Silkwood Clay Target Club Annual shoot.

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MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL United Football Club junior and senior teams were back in action on Friday and over the weekend and finished the eighth round with some good wins and mixed results.

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Four Innisfail United soccer teams register wins over Southside Comets

Last Friday, the 3rd Division Men’s team travelled to Pennell Field, Trinity Beach to face Marlin Coast.

The visitors were 2 - 0 nil down with 15 minutes on the clock, but stormed home with an epic 3 - 2 win.

Marcus Cini, Jasper Di Carlo and Damien Musumeci were Innisfail’s goal scorers.

Innisfail Premier Women’s team, bolstered by an impressive win over Marlin Coast last week, hosted the undefeated Edge Hill Tigers at Goondi Sports Reserve but suffered a 7 - 1 defeat.

The club expressed their gratitude to all those involved in enabling the ladies’ fixtures to be played at Goondi Bend, especially Scott Davies, Cameron Ferguson, Hayden Darveniza, Kyrene, Matt Howarth, Warren Gill, Annette Lyons and Kane Pumping, as well as Combined Sports Club and Innisfail Tigers for use of their facilities.

FNQ Football Round 8 results were as follows: Friday, June 4 – Goondi Sports Reserve Innisfail United Ladies Reserves vs.

Edge Hill Tigers Full time: 6 - 1 loss to Innisfail Innisfail 2nd Division Men’s vs. Marlin Coast - Pennell Field, Trinity Beach Full time: 7 - 3 loss to Innisfail Goals: Brandon Briggs 3 Saturday, June 5 Innisfail JC Under 12 Division 1 vs. Edge Hill White - Endeavour Park Full time: 2 - 0 loss to Innisfail Innisfail JC Under 13 Division 2 vs. JCU Strikers - Endeavour Park Full time: 1 - 1 draw Goals: Jacob Frumento 1 Innisfail JC Under 14/15 Division 1 vs.

Innisfail United Under 14/15 JPL team had a convincing 4 - 0 win at home over Southside Comets last Sunday.

Leichhardt Red - Jeff Pezzutti Park Full time: 3 - 0 loss to Innisfail Sunday, June 6 – Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan Innisfail Under 12 JPL vs. Southside Comets Full time: 2 - 1 victory to Innisfail Goals: Regan Dean, Karina Guglielmi

who has been sidelined for a few weeks due to an injury has been appointed as the team’s newest Assistant Coach and Manager.

Singh Mann Innisfail United Premier Reserves Men’s vs. Southside

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Full time: 2 - 0 loss to Innisfail

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Innisfail Under 13 JPL vs. Southside Full time: Innisfail went down 8 - 3 Goals: Reed Venables

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Innisfail Under 14/15 JPL vs. Southside Full time: 4 - 0 win to Innisfail Goals: John Cunningham 2, KJ Crowley 1, Trent Finta 1 The team wished Zaviah Di Carlo a speedy recovery after he was carried off the field with an ankle injury. Harry Corsi

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Innisfail Leprechauns A-grade side deny Atherton a win MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Leprechauns were at home against the winless Atherton Roosters last Saturday at Callendar Park where the home side prevailed 28 - 8 and denied the Roosters their first win of the season.

Aaron Jolley scored two tries for Innisfail and Andrew Garrett, Cedrick Valentine and Yaza Stephen chipped in with one try apiece whilst Jolley slotted three goals and Daniel Mooka one.

Yaza Stephen was named Player of the Match.

After the match, Innisfail’s A-grade coach Leon Hallie’s expressed his frustration as to no real game flow, which meant the team couldn’t really put together any passages of play for an extended period of time.

“With the crack down on high shots, and the amount of penalties it didn’t allow us to achieve what we wanted out of the game.”

“Effort is always there from the boys however, discipline is letting us down at this stage of the season which will have to be tidied up if we are to be a contender this year.”

“I was happy with Jayden Epong and Owen Williams who made their A grade debuts, whilst Elia Mooka had a solid start after his return from injury.”

Atherton proved too strong for the home side in the Under 18 game with a 26 - 16 win. One of Innisfail’s Under 16 players Luke Magnanini was rewarded with the Player of the Match award.

At full time in Reserve grade, the scoreboard was 30 – 16 in favour of Innisfail, and Matthew Barham was the Player of the Match.

Innisfail Leps Open Women’s team registered a convincing 16 - 4 victory over Atherton, with Melissa Banu being named Player of the Match.

CDRL Round 8 fixtures - June 5 - 6 A Grade Innisfail 28 defeated Atherton 8

Jayden Epong-Walker (with ball) made his A-grade debut for Innisfail against Atherton last Saturday. Photo: Maria Girgenti Edmonton 38 defeated Kangaroos 22

Edmonton 36 defeated Kangaroos 4

Yarrabah 26 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 12

Southern Suburbs 38 defeated Mareeba 24

Southern Suburbs 24 drew with Mareeba 24

Cairns Brothers 38 defeated Tully 12

Cairns Brothers 34 defeated Tully 12 Bye: Ivanhoes CDRL Ladder: Cairns Brothers 16, Innisfail 12, Yarrabah 12, Ivanhoes 10, Kangaroos 10, Southern Suburbs 10, Mossman-Port Douglas 9, Edmonton 7, Mareeba 4, Tully Tigers 4 and Atherton 2.

Reserve Grade Innisfail 30 defeated Atherton 16

Mossman-Port Douglas 52 defeated Yarrabah 16 Under 18 Atherton 26 defeated Innisfail 16 Kangaroos 26 defeated Edmonton 10 Mossman-Port Douglas 20 defeated Yarrabah 18 Mareeba 36 defeated Southern Suburbs 10 Tully 30 defeated Cairns Brothers 20 Open Women’s Innisfail 16 defeated Atherton 4 Kangaroos 28 defeated Edmonton 12 Ivanhoes 28 defeated Yarrabah 4 Innisfail Leprechauns, who are currently sitting second on the ladder will head south to Tully Showgrounds tomorrow for the highly anticipated Cassowary Coast derby and despite some close score lines, Tully are still seeking their first win of the season.

Innisfail’s Elia Mooka (with the ball) had a solid return to A-grade after injury and is close to being bundled over the sideline by Atherton.

Photo: Maria Girgenti

Devante Heron is halted by Atherton players in the Reserve grade match. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Colby Aldridge is over the try line, and about to plant the ball down for his first try in the Under 18 clash against Atherton. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Jessica Briggs (with the ball) is on the verge of being pushed over the sideline by strong Atherton defence in the Open Women’s game.

Photo: Maria Girgenti

Yaza Stephen scored a try for Innisfail in the A-grade game against Atherton and was named Player of the Match. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Tully Tigers Under 15 team remain undefeated Redlynch 30 defeated Tully 28

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Under 15

Tully Tigers will host a Super Saturday tomorrow, with junior games to be played before the senior teams host Innisfail Leprechauns in the Cassowary Coast derby.

TULLY Tigers junior teams were in action last Saturday at Tully Showgrounds, whilst Innisfail Brothers had a Super Saturday before senior games against Atherton at Callendar Park.

After seven rounds, Tully Under 15 team remain undefeated and are sitting top of the ladder, one point ahead of Redlynch.

Tully’s Under 16s are also undefeated and leading the competition, two points clear of Cairns Kangaroos.

The Tigers Under 13 team with only one loss for the season are currently sitting second on the ladder, two points behind Edmonton.

Competition for the top spots is fierce between Under 15 teams with Innisfail Brothers third on the ladder, snapping at the heels of Redlynch and Tully.

FNQ Rugby League Juniors - Round 7 results June 4 - 5 Under 13 Edmonton 42 defeated Innisfail 8 Tully 58 defeated Southern Suburbs 10 Under 14 Innisfail 48 defeated Edmonton 4

Tully Tigers Under 15 team with Southern Suburbs.

Tully Tigers Under 8 team in a round robin game with Redlynch.

Tully Tigers Under 6 league tag team who played Redlynch.

Tully Tigers Under 8 team in a round robin game with Southern Suburbs.

didn’t really reflect the effort our boys put in, so it was only upwards from here.

The new imports that debuted for the club went exceptionally well, considering they had limited preparation, which should please coach Paul Ketchell.

Reserve Grade was very unlucky not to get the win in what I thought was a winnable game, considering they had some good chances. Crucial errors and dodgy calls were the order of the day as it always is when playing the fish.

Now, to the game of the day, and that belonged to my under 18’s side, who overcame every known negative scenario to get the win in Cairns. From Global Warming, Piranhas, Fast and the Furious cars and even an emu that escaped the Cairns Zoo, nothing could stop my boys from winning the unwinnable!

Bash brothers Thomas Busch and Jonas Gumbleton stood up to lead the Avengers in the absence of Captain America, while young gun Remeagus the Ram was unstoppable. The butterbros Darian Burton and Andrew Leo were instrumental in winning that game, so a lot of praise must go their way.

Not to be outdone, Sonic the Hedgehog Bryson Beeron and fellow Speed Demon Zachary Ketchell scored some pretty mean tries between them. Shane Muriata point reborn superstar Nathan was at his usual awesome self, before succumbing to an injury that will have him sidelined for an extended time. All in all, I don’t think words can describe how I felt about these guys- but it will be business as usual when we take on the Leps at home Saturday night.

Now we move onto the next chapter that will be rewritten in the bitter rival between the Tully Tigers and their northern cousin, the Innisfail Leprechauns.

This feud was started way back when Tully accused the Leps of stealing their patent- the invention of the

light bulb and the wheel. If you think that was bad, the Tigers then got accused of sending in a spy after footy one night to the Innisfail KFC and taking photographs of the 11 secret herbs and spices that Colonel Sanders had entrusted to Tony DeAngelo the trainer. To make matters worse, Mick Dundee shot his last Crocodile Dundee right here in Tully at Clay Bank, when originally Flying Fish Point was going to win the bid.

Shane Muriata SO, the Origin has been played and hopefully Queensland got the job done in Townsville in front of a very loud crowd that annihilated everything that was Blue, but, where to from here? Do all regional cities have the right to now host these massive events that are usually only reserved for capital cities? Well, its obvious that yes, Brisbane and Sydney no longer take precedence over us as we are well equipped, if not better suited to, these main events.

Look, the showpiece event that is State of Origin will go back to the big smoke, but this has now opened the door for maybe a Bledisloe Cup to come north. Just imagine the All Blacks getting defeated in Townsville by the Wannabies! I mean, just imagine the tears from all our Kiwi family, like Daley and Jonnie Hughes! That alone would be worth the admission price, since we can’t even get close to them in the Rugby or eating a whole chicken.

On to more entertaining stories: the weekend of Rugby League around the grounds in the CDRL and, of course, the NRL. First to local league. The Tully Tigers travelled to Stan Williams Park on Saturday to take on the previously undefeated Cairns Brother A grade side that has more money than the Queen and Bill Gates put together. The game welcomed back Tully State School superstar Mr Daley, who just hours earlier piloted a Qantas 747 from NZ, changed a tyre on a B double and played half for the Tigers. The score line

Innisfail 32 defeated Edmonton 18 Tully 24 defeated Southern Suburbs 16 Under 16 Tully won on forfeit by Edmonton

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Whatever the case may be, or the reason that these two clubs will never exchange gifts at Christmas time, you can be assured of one thing: this Saturday night at the Tully Showground, you will see the Tully Tigers and the Innisfail Leprechaun throw everything baring the kitchen sink at each other and then some. So, make a date people, get into Tully for the game of the season as two tribes clash to end this battle for the ages. Whose side are you on?

Just a quick thank-you to all the volunteers that attend every sporting event that is going on around the north, whether its tennis, squash, lawn bowls or even soccer, you guys are the cornerstone of keeping the beat going for all people to enjoy some action. I met a few on the weekend and I must say, people, make sure you say a little thank you because they usually are the first people there and the last to leave. To the parents who give up their time, thank you for your efforts, you never cease to amaze me how humble you are. From the canteen team, officials or just someone filling up the bottles, thank you. Before anyone starts to abuse a coach or official, take time to realise that these guys are not result driven or wanting to win the big fancy trophy, they are there to help your kids have fun regardless of the talent. I tip my hat to all the volunteers of the Cassowary Coast, make sure you do the same. Have a great weekend and get out and support your local community.

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participants; a 22% increase on 2019.

MARIA GIRGENTI FOUR local athletes competed in the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games in Cairns and achieved success in their respective sports.

This year’s GBRMGs were held from May 20 - 23 and attracted 2,500

Spectators were able to watch masters of their sports, aged 30-60+, who competed across 17 sports which included archery, athletics (track and field), baseball, basketball, beach volleyball, cricket, cycling, duathlon, golf, hockey, netball, rugby league, softball,

Friday, June 11, 2021 road race at Gordonvale and claimed gold in the 60 - 64 Male age group with a time of 1:01:42. He also competed in the Criterium over 22kms and achieved gold in his age group.

swimming, target pistol shooting, tennis, as well as trail and road running.

The cycling competition included track racing, a 7.7kms road race around Gordonvale and Criterium at Bungalow was presented by Cairns Cycling Club and sanctioned by Cycling Australia.

Ken Dyson competed in the 40km

Shane Rossi was first in 40 - 44 age group and overall winner on the day with a time of 1:24:13, six minutes ahead of second place getter in the 21.1kms Half Marathon.

Donna Curzon competed in the Sprint Duathlon at Yorkeys Knob which consisted of a 5km run, 20km bike ride and 2.5km run. Curzon finished first overall in the 40 - 49 Female age group and was third female overall with a time of 01:15:20.

Peter Sullivan, formerly from Innisfail also competed in the Sprint Duathlon and took out gold in the 60 – 69 age group with a time of 1:15:38.

Natalie Cook, OAM was the official ambassador for this year’s GBRMG and delivered a keynote speech and secrets to success to a sell-out crowd of athletes and sports fans at the inaugural Sportsperson’s Dinner.

Cook was the first Australian woman to compete at five Olympic Games. She is also the only athlete to have competed in all five of the Olympic women’s beach volleyball tournament, since the sport was introduced in Atlanta in 1996.

Peter Sullivan and Donna Curzon who won medals in the Sprint Duathlon, with Shane Rossi who also won gold in the Half Marathon.

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Ken Dyson (middle) on the podium won gold in two cycling events at the Great Barrier Reef Masters Games.

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Her sporting highlights include a 2000 Olympic Gold Medal, 1996 Olympic Bronze Medal, Order of Australia Medal, FIVB Team of the Decade, Volleyball Hall of Fame and Australian Sporting Hall of Fame.

Donna Curzon pounding the pavement during the run leg of the Sprint Duathlon.

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The GBRMG was first held in Cairns in 2013, and since then it has been a biannual event. The next instalment is scheduled for May 25 – 28, 2023.

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Friday, June 11, 2021

Fishing News

RoLy Newton

ALTHOUGH the weather conditions were not suitable for trips to the reef last weekend the two days leading up to the weekend allowed boats to travel out wide.

The seas were still marginal, but the odd larger boat did make it all the way out to the shelf where they reported some great catches of both Large Mouth Nannygai and Red Emperor.

The closer reefs were more doable and even so the seas came up on Friday morning with boats forced to fish in 15 knot winds. I found the fishing tough and only managed a very modest feed of reef fish before deciding to head home later in the morning. A quick stop to fish a wreck on the way home was uneventful with no Nannygai to be found.

Thursday was the better day and boats reported some good Coral Trout and good numbers of Spanish Mackerel caught by floating baits.

The various shoals in the shipping channel have also started to fish well for Spanish Mackerel with reasonable numbers of early season fish caught.

Most of these fish were in the 5 to 6kg size range and responded to floating pilchards or high-speed spinning.

An ideal way to fish these shoals is to put out a pilchard or a Gar as a floater and then to high-speed spin with lures like the Arma Metalik.

Closer in around the islands the Spanish Mackerel have also started to arrive in reasonable numbers with some lovely fish in the 10 to 15 kg range caught by trolling wolf herring or floating live baits. The School Mackerel also start to turn up in numbers about now, so spots such as the grounds off the Hull River and the contour line inside of Dunk are well worth a try. As yet I haven`t heard anything from the Mackerel grounds wide of the Bernard islands however I am sure the odd fish will be there as well.

The coastal reefs have been well worth fishing with several very good Coral Trout caught during the last calm patch. The ever- reliable Grass Sweetlip and the occasional Gold Spot Cod make it a very enjoyable couple of hours spent on the water.

At this stage I have not seen a lot of surface action however the Queen Fish have been around the island headlands in numbers.

The estuaries in the coastal creeks are still suffering from the recent rain, however some nice Mangrove Jacks and Barra are being caught. The bait fisherman are managing some good Bream, Flathead and Grunter.

The mud crabs are still plentiful; you just have to put in the time and find where they are concentrated.

Unfortunately I haven`t heard anything of the fishing from the Hinchinbrook area over the weekend. There were some good Jacks, Barra and Grunter caught

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The freshwater reaches of the coastal creeks are still producing some good Barra, however they are getting more difficult to temp to bite. Small soft plastics or live baits seem to be the answer and fishing in the afternoon when the water temperature is a little warmer.

The smaller feeder creeks are still providing some top action with Sooty Grunter and the occasional Jungle Perch. In these cooler conditions some of the better Sooty Grunter can often be found sunning themselves in the sandy shallows on the edge of the pools.

At this early stage of the week (Monday) the forecast is for 10 to 15 knots during this coming weekend.

Hopefully this will allow boats to travel out around the islands and into the shipping channel. There is not very much run in the tide during the daylight hours however

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the larger evening tide will be perfect to target Grunter in the creeks and along the edge of the flats in the Hinchinbrook area.

Either side of the mid-morning low tide will suit those wishing to chase Barra and Mangrove Jack.

I have just heard that Fisheries are reviewing the Spanish Mackerel fishery with some feeling that it is overfished. I personally have found that they are not difficult to catch and that there are good numbers during the season. I feel that stocks have improved greatly since they were last looked at. I think that the inshore fishery for Barra, Threadfin Salmon, Grunter and even Fingermark (Golden Snapper) would be a better use of their resources and time. What do you think?

Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully.

Daniel Colombini aka The Fish Whisperer, with a high 40’s Jack caught on the Jackson Divitis90

Mark Abela with a nice Jack caught on a Zerek Prawn over the weekend.

The Jacks were on the go over the weekend - Pro Staffer Ryan Sanger getting stuck into the on the Jackson Jester minnow.

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Tully Tigers Under 15 team remain undefeated Page 29

Ingham’s Kingdom Boxing Show SARI HYYTINEN LAST Saturday night a crowd of six hundred and fifty people were treated to a boxing special which included fireworks, DJ sound and smoke machines coupled with some great boxing. They came and filled the Ingham Showground Grandstand. There were seventeen matches, and some amazing atmosphere.

Dean Poppi and the Kingdom Gym would like to put out a special thankyou to Wayne Forden and Robert Sorbello for their help in organising the event. They would also like to put out a big thankyou to Chelsea and Rachel Maloy, Sophie Poppi and all the people who helped set up. And to all the sponsors, Ingham Sugar City Rodeo committee for looking after the bar and Golden Roast Catering for the beautiful food. Look forward to seeing you all at the next one.

The event showcased from juniors to intermediate to senior and included two masters over 40 years of age.

The spectators were treated to some very exciting bouts which had them engaged all the way to the end.

The Ingham boxers that fought on the night were Bradley Condensado, Dylan Cox, Bonnie-Jaye Moloy, Shay Motti, Landis Sawkins, Caden Russo, Jesse Bezzene and Wayne Cutter a masters fighter.

One of the outstanding fights in the female division was Shay Motti who took on a very slick and strong boxer in Page Candy from Charters Towers. Shay’s original opponent withdrew from injury so Shay stepped up and give away weight and experience to take the

fight. Both girls put on a show stopping performance.

Ingham’s Kingdom Gyms slick boxer, puncher Landis Sawkins put on a great display of boxing against a talented and tough Townsville Hawks fighter Jaiden Menzies. On the night this bout had the crowd cheering and was down to the wire with Jaiden getting a split decision win. Well done both boys. It was a great match.