2021 June 18 Newspaper Edition

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QCWA TULLY CELEBRATE SHEEP AND WOOL

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Tully Rotary celebrates

80 Years

THE MISSION BEACH COMMUNITY CASSOWARY FESTIVAL RECEIVES A FUNDING BOOST

PA G E 7 AUDREY’S ANGELS OF HOPE SHINING LIGHT ON CANCER PATIENTS

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Page 4 Foreground Author Gilbert, Robert Mackay and Ron Hunt cut a celebratory cake.

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WEATHER Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Partly cloudy 12 - 25 Cardwell Partly cloudy 15 - 25 Tully Partly cloudy 15 - 24 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 17 - 23 Innisfail Partly cloudy 16 - 24 Babinda Partly cloudy 16 - 24 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Partly cloudy 11 - 24 Cardwell Partly cloudy 14 - 23 Tully Partly cloudy 13 - 22 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 15 - 22 Innisfail Partly cloudy 15 - 23 Babinda Partly cloudy 15 - 23

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80th birthday party MY darling family gave me an 80th birthday party on Saturday, May 8, 2001, at the Bowling Club, Tully. (I was 80 on Friday, May 7).

Tasmania in the south to Cairns in the north, they joined my friends from Tully, Innisfail, Kurrimine Beach, Mission Beach, Cairns, Townsville, Ayr, Dalby, and Brisbane.

All my children, grandchildren, and their families, relatives, and friends came. From

Even though I had told them that I did not want a party, I thoroughly enjoyed having

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everyone there and appreciated the effort that they all made to join me and celebrate my 80th.

They took many photographs, and I will try and send you some and the speech from Dorothea, my eldest child, that I thought was far too long but covered more than I knew about my life!

I especially thank everyone who came and wished me a Happy Birthday.

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News in Brief Hinchinbrook Hinchinbrook Business Awards 2021

CONGRATULATIONS to all the great local businesses and employees who were nominated for the Chamber of Commerce, Hinchinbrook Business Awards 2021.

Judging will take place between Monday, July 5, and Friday, July 16, 2021. The winners will be presented with awards at the award ceremony, to be held Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Best Restaurant Regional Winner THE Herbert Valley Steakhouse of Lee’s Hotel Ingham was recently awarded the winner of the 2021 Best Restaurant, Regional, at the Queensland Hotels’ Association Awards for Excellence. Congratulations to Glen Connell and staff for a job well done.

Cane Harvest Season THE 2021 crushing season is right around the corner, which means cane trains and farming machinery will shortly be about on the roads. Residents are reminded to approach all crossings with caution and to look out for cane trains. Not all crossings in the district have flashing lights to indicate a train is coming, so please be vigilant. Parents are encouraged to remind their children of the importance of safety during this time.

Good luck to all the crews in the harvesting, milling, and farming sectors. May you have a productive and incident free season.

COMMUNITY Goodyear Autocare Ingham RECENTLY at the Goodyear National Conference, Goodyear Ingham won the Queensland Regional Franchisee of the year for 2018-2020. Congratulations to Steven Devietti and staff for the excellent work.

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will not be allowed to participate in this volunteer event.

A complementary sausage sizzle will be provided on Saturday afternoon for those who partake in the cleanup. The Council encourages everyone to attend this event and enjoy what our beautiful region has to offer.

Santa Maria Centre and Catherine McAuley Crystal Creek Social Camp Out and Clean Up Centre opened at Gilroy Santa Maria College Event THE Council, in conjunction with Townsville Campsite Clean Up, is proud to support this social camp out and clean up event, held Friday, June 18 to Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Crystal Creek Campground. This event celebrates the hard work of so many dedicated people, as well as recognising the impact we are making for the environment. This is the third time we have targeted this area and previous efforts have not gone unnoticed. The event will occur over a two-day period, with clean up times running from 8.00am to 2.00pm on Saturday and Sunday. The objective is to relocate two dumped car bodies, to a location accessible by a tow truck. Rubbish will be removed between the Crystal Creek Campground and Insulator Creek with a skip bin available for waste disposal. Please note that the boat ramp and first camp sites are accessible with a two-wheel drive vehicle, with the beach being accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles only. All attendees must provide their own recovery equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and camping gear. If you attend without the appropriate PPE, you

CATHOLIC education’s commitment to our district schooling was evident on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with the opening of two magnificent buildings at Gilroy Santa Maria College. The Catherine McAuley Centre and Santa Maria Centre, state of the art function and learning facilities, were officially blessed and opened

by Bishop Tim Harris, and further add to the impressive campus that Gilroy Santa Maria has become since first teaching began in 1952.

Hinchinbrook Shire Hall Stage Wheelchair Access THE Council would like to advise that the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall is now completely wheelchair friendly with a wheelchair lift for the stage available. Thank you to Merle and Luke Rosadi for working with the Council to devise and locate the most appropriate infrastructure for our community.

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Lavinia from Mission Beach poses with a new Mural that she just finished painting on the side of Terry and Mamiko’s restaurant/ cafe in Cardwell.

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Honouring 80 Years and counting… of service by Tully Rotary SARI HYYTINEN LAST Saturday night saw the celebration of eighty years of history and service for the Tully Rotary Club. Three new members, and two new corporate members were welcomed into the Tully Rotary Club. The proprietors of local business, Teitzel’s Supa IGA, Craig and

Elle-May, were awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship, which is one of Rotary’s highest awards, for their contributions to the local community.

Those invited to attend a dinner hosted at Hotel Tully warmly shared in the journey of the Tully Rotary, how well it has performed, and how much benefit it has provided to the Tully community.

The Tully Rotary’s President’s collar now bears the names of past presidents over the 80 years, together with that of its current President, Malcolm Bright, who proudly wore the collar for the last time before it is retired to be framed, as this is the last year of district 9550.

District 9560 will be launched this year in July.

The New District 9560 is the second biggest district in the world and covers the region from Thursday Island to Bundaberg and out to Tennant Creek and up to Dilli. Governor-Elect, Martti Kannken, acknowledged that although it would be hard to travel the length and breadth of his district, he would make sure that he did.

Leadership. DG Martti Kannken, John Mills, Con Maneros, Malcolm Bright, John Selleras, Ron Hunt, William Moran, and Sari Hyttinen

Malcolm Bright, John Selleras, Rick Taylor, Michael Griffin and his wife, Jenny, Neale Johnston, and DG Martti Kannken

John Selleras, Joe Basta, Mitre 10 representative, Peter Daven, Craig Teitzel and his wife, Elle-May, Ron Hunt, and DG Martti Kannken

Craig and Elle-May Teitzel receiving the Paul Harris Fellowship Award

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John Selleras.

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Download the QWildlife app on World Crocodile Day THE Department of Environment and Science (DES) is acknowledging World Crocodile Day by thanking everyone who has downloaded the department’s QWildlife CrocWatch app.

country to view the most up-to-date information about crocodile sighting reports, find the locations of declared problem crocodiles, and access Crocwise public safety information.

Director Northern Wildlife Operations and Threatened Species Operations Lindsay Delzoppo said the QWildlife app helped keep people to stay safe in ‘Croc country’ by providing wildlife officers and the public with real-time information about crocodile sightings.

“As part of the Queensland Government’s 2021-22 Budget, DES was allocated continuing funding of $3 million per year to deliver its estuarine crocodile management program.

“It is great to see the QWildlife app is being so well received and it allows people to include photos or videos of crocodiles with their sighting reports, providing they can obtain those images without placing themselves in danger,” Mr Delzoppo said.

“The app also allows people in Croc

CRIME WRAP Unlawful use of motor vehicle, Ingham THREE teenagers have been charged following the alleged unlawful use of a stolen vehicle at Ingham and robbery in White Rock yesterday.

Shortly after 11.30am, police were advised a Toyota Landcruiser with three occupants attended a White Rock service station and allegedly stole fuel.

“This will allow DES to continue to respond to each crocodile sighting report, remove problem crocodiles from waterways and deliver Crocwise safety messaging to the public.

“Wildlife officers from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service can also continue to conduct scientific research to help improve its crocodile management practices.

Around midday, officers patrolling the Bruce Highway observed the same Toyota Landcruiser travelling south and notified police near Ingham, where a tyre deflation device was successfully deployed, disabling the vehicle.

The three occupants fled into nearby cane fields where they were taken into custody without incident.

A 17-year-old Railway Estate boy has been charged and denied police bail.

He is due to appear in the Townsville Children’s Court charged with armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and driving without a licence.

A 15-year-old Wulguru girl has

“In recent years, research by our scientists and wildlife officers has led to the development of a new technique using drone technology to capture and remove problem crocodiles.

“We are currently researching the use of sonar technology to detect crocodiles in day and night-time conditions.

“Our well-established crocodile management program strives to help people to stay safe in Croc country, while also seeking to conserve viable crocodile populations in the wild.”

To download the QWildlife app, please visit the app store. The QWildlife app is available for use on iPhone, Samsung and android phones.

Estuarine crocodile fast facts: • The species is listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the Nature Conservation Act

1992 • They can't digest animal fur or chitin (such as crab and crayfish shell), so these materials form into a ball in their stomach and are then regurgitated • The bodies of crocodiles are covered with many fine spots that act as tiny movement sensors, which they use for detecting the slightest movement of their prey in the water • Australia’s crocodile is the world’s largest – capable of growing up to 6m long and weighing in at over 1000kg • They have the most powerful bite of any animal, but the muscles that open their jaws are weak and their jaws can be held shut with duct tape • Crocodiles deliberately swallow stones to help maintain buoyancy.

been charged with armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

She is due to appear in the Townsville Children’s Court.

Street causing it to come down.

A 16-year-old Belgian Gardens girl will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

The driver of the truck, a 46-year-old Avenell Heights man was arrested and later charged with one count each of drink driving, driving without due care and attention and failing to comply with duties of a driver involved in a crash.

Serious traffic crash, Cardwell

Electrical service maintenance workers attended the scene and restored power to the effected area.

POLICE are investigating a serious single vehicle traffic crash that occurred overnight in Cardwell.

The man is due to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on July 1.

Around 12.30am this morning (June 15), a prime mover truck towing a trailer has collided into a power pole on Victoria

Police would like to urge anyone who may have information that may assist investigations to report it.

Investigations are continuing.

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, MIDGENOO QLD 4854 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.1000 Ha Legal Description: L203 M7881 Title Reference: 50656239 Property Address: 31 Acacia Street, GOONDI BEND QLD 4860 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.1005 Ha Legal Description: L2 RP745565 Title Reference: 21365102 Property Address: 22 Jodrell Street, WEBB QLD 4860 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.2474 Ha Legal Description: L150 SP140617 Title Reference: 50357728

Property Address: 11 Mary Street, SILKWOOD QLD 4856 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.1012 Ha Legal Description: L21 RP706471 Title Reference: 50615607 Property Address: 4 Kookaburra Close, INNISFAIL QLD 4860 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.0986 Ha Legal Description: L6 I28166 Title Reference: 20906017 Property Address: 167 Reid Road, WONGALING BEACH QLD 4852 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.0710 Ha Legal Description: L4 CWL3408 Title Reference: 21578045

Property Address: 183 Mourilyan Road, SOUTH INNISFAIL QLD 4860 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.1012 Ha Legal Description: L12 RP709685 Title Reference: 50022083 Property Address: 20 Rebecca-Jane Parade, KURRIMINE BEACH QLD 4871 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 0.1050 Ha Legal Description: L14 RP868984 Title Reference: 50013314 Property Address: Tully-Mission Beach Road, MISSION BEACH QLD 4852 Tenure: Freehold Land Area: 13.54 Ha Legal Description: L4 RP747525 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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Praise for Tully Hospital

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I was recently a patient in the Tully Hospital, and I would like to publicly thank everyone concerned with my case for the excellent care I received. From the admission staff, Doctors, Nurses, administration staff, kitchen, cleaners – all were efficient, pleasant, and caring.

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I am always impressed with locals who work hard to support their community. This week, we are celebrating 80 years of service by the Tully Rotary and 31 years of fighting the good fight to support his community from Graham Maifredi.

I have a constant nagging thought: “How did one community (The one I grew up in :) ) produce such an amazing support network for itself?”

Proverbs 22:6 ‘Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.’

The next day, I went to my private doctor and all the information had been sent to them regarding my hospital stay.

We often take our hospital for granted, but we can be immensely proud and confident of the part it plays in the health of our community.

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QCWA Tully Branch celebrate Sheep and Wool JILLIAN CABLE THE Queensland Country Women’s Association Tully Branch Hall was abuzz with activity on Thursday, June 10, 2021, with twenty-four members and guests in attendance for a special morning tea to celebrate sheep and wool’s contribution to Australia and to display and dedicate a beautiful and specifically themed quilt made by members of the Tully Branch.

Each year, the Tully Branch of the QCWA study a product, and this year’s theme has been ‘Sheep and Wool.’ The event was attended by Jean Rosendahl, who lives in Silkwood, and is the State Chairperson of the Agriculture and Environment Team.

The hall was decked out with a number of exhibits to celebrate sheep and wool, and attendees particularly enjoyed having their photograph taken next to the

‘Drover and his dog.’

A delicious morning tea was served, and the proceedings were opened by Craft Convenor, Frances Maloy, who recited the poem, ‘A Shearer’s Nightmare.’

Sharon Lord, who had coordinated the making of the quilt, then had the crowd singing along to ‘Waltzing Matilda’ and ‘Along the Road to Gundagai.’ The members involved in the making of the quilt were given a stirring round of applause. The Sheep and Wool quilt was then dedicated to the Tully Branch where it will stay proudly hanging on its wall.

The Tully Branch of the QCWA holds a craft morning in its hall at 5 Plumb Street every Thursday from 9.30am to 12noon. Visitors and prospective members are very welcome to attend. Please telephone Craft Convenor, Frances Maloy, on 0412 071 418 should you wish to receive any further information.

Having a strong Christian network around the community, I always assume this has been taught for generations and I can confirm that this is best practice from a neurobiological perspective. The most worrying thing I observe when it comes to raising children is how little (if any) influence parents have over their child’s development parents. So please make sure you do not rely on other people to parent your kids.

To get down to basics, educational facilities cannot do for children what their parents can do.

They cannot hug the children and they cannot socialise with them.

I studied the Neurosequential Method of Therapeutics in my last job in Sydney and, from my studies, I can state that fixing the damage of poor parenting and/or abuse that occurs before the age of six is what we need to do. We need to find out the child’s age when damage occurred and then help them complete tasks to counteract the damage.

The Sheep and Wool Quilt being dedicated to the Tully Branch of the QCWA.

To ensure we continue to produce good people, we need to make sure we retain community standards, such as those upheld by the members of our Tully Rotary Service Club. We need to make sure that we are focused on supporting the attributes that contribute to a person being a good member of the community.

Dawn Gauvin with the Drover and his dog display.

The best thing about the church is that it gives you an excellent list of ten fundamental rules: Do not lie. Do not cheat. Do not steal. Do not commit adultery. Do not bear false witness. Do not covet your neighbour’s wife. Do not covet your neighbours’ goods. Honour your father and your mother. Do not take the Lord’s name in vain. And remember to keep the Holy Sabbath day.

I am sure there will be those who will immediately think, but I do not believe in God. That may be, but one can nonetheless learn from these fundamental Judeo-Christian teachings that establish a good baseline of how to live your life.

For example, you may choose to think that recuperating on the weekend from a hectic week as ‘keeping the holy sabbath day.’ And it is up to you if you do or do not say the Lord’s name in vain, but respect for others who do goes a long way as well.

Jean Rosendahl (left) and Dawn Gauvin admire the Sheep and Wool-themed Quilt.

A display celebrating Sheep and Wool

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The Mission Beach Community Cassowary Festival receives a funding boost A surprise phone call from Donna Spratling from the Bingil Bay Cafe offering to host a fundraising dinner for the Mission Beach Cassowary Festival resulted in a fantastic $1,000.00 boost to the Cassowary Festival bank account!

We are so grateful for the wonderful community spirit shown by the owners of Bingil Bay’s favourite meeting spot, the dinner was sold out in 4 days and

was a great success.

The music provided by the talented ‘Twenty Strings’ had many people dancing on the impromptu dance floor, their European song list was extensive, culminating in the classic “Hernando’s Hideway” rebadged as “Down at the Bingil Bay Cafe”! The dinner was delicious, the dessert a culinary piece of art, and Max, the hospitality superstar,

attended to everyone with flair and humour.

Such a big thank you to Donna and Jeff, and all their amazing staff, their sense of community is on show all year round!

The Mission Beach Cassowary Festival is back on track this year after being cancelled in 2020 due to Covid.

Cassowary Festival coordinator Liz Gallie accepts the generous donation from Jeff and Donna Spratling photographed here with their friendly staff. Photo by Sandal Hayes

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The very popular event will be held at Ulysses Park on September 4, 2021. beginning with the Drumming of the Cassowaries Parade. A full programme will be advertised as the date draws near.

Community members are encouraged to participate in the many activities being planned. If you or your group are interested in having a stall, take part in the parade or volunteer to help on the day please contact the festival committee on 0414402315 or email cassowaryvestival@gmail.com

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Colourful road signs designed by the Mission Beach School kids decorate the Bingil Bay Cafe. Photo by Sandal Hayes

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COMMUNITY 8 | 34th Innisfail Young Performers’ Competition ends on high note Wet Tropic Times

MARIA GIRGENTI ASPIRING speech, drama, and music students were recognised for their talents on stage and collected major awards on the final day of the Innisfail Young Performers’ Competition at the Con Theatre last Tuesday.

The Vocal Championship (Year 7 & over) was won by Rhianne Hansell, with Albina Niceforo second, and Lily Darveniza third.

Kalina Winiarski, on flute won the Instrumental Championship (other than Piano) Year 7 & over, with Albina Niceforo second (guitar), and Sharnalyn Edwards in third place (violin).

The Piano Championship Year 7 and over was won by Jean Pluschke, with

Louisa Winiarski in second place, and Thomas Chen third.

First place awards: Valentina Brown, Zachary Scrivens, Jean Pluschke (2), Albina Niceforo (4), Michelle De Faveri (2), Prin Dela Pena, Paige McDonald (3), Thomas Chen, Cassandra Van De Burg, Seth Flannery, Goondi Trumpet Duet, Goondi Brass Quartet, Lily Letchford, Lara Madin (2), Ashlin and Tahlia, Daniel Anderson and Paul Hitchings, Isabelle Dunstan, Lily Darveniza, Delayna Lis, Kalina Winiarski (3), Louisa Winiarski (4), Brooke Murphy, WEB ensemble, TSHS Group 1, The Winiarski Girls, Jonathan Platz, and Sofia Winiarski (2), Second place awards: Mei Hartnett, Hana Shimizu, Jonathan Platz (2), Michelle De Faveri (2), Giacomo De

Faveri, Kalina Winiarski, Lara Madin, Hannah Siegmann, Zhen FapaniCuthbertson, Tori Barton, Lila Pitman, Elijah Senior, Lynzey and Lila, Goondi Grade 4 String Trio, Halle Phipps, Prin Dela Pena, Ellie and Seisha, Paul Hitchings, Giacomo De Faveri, Rose Jordan, Louisa Winiarski (2), Sofia Winiarski (2), Lio and Mei Woodfield, Rhianne Hansell, Keilani Bale, Hana Gaugg, TSHS Jazz Combo, ISC Clarinet Duo, Addams Family, Sharnalyn Edwards, and Innisfail State College 1.

Third place awards: Zara Lee, Kalina Winiarski (2), Lily Darveniza, Thomas Chen, Lila Wirth, Tori Barton, Sharnalyn Edwards, Kiara Brunker, Lacey Bowers, Giacomo De Faveri (2), Mourilyan Sax and Clarinet Duo, Innisfail East State School Drummers A, Esther Symes, Sahra Lis, Jesse and Halle, Daniel Anderson, Connor Worth, Alivia Herlihy, Lio Woodfield, Louisa Winiarski, Emily Starkey, Arienne Button, ISC Band 2, TSHS Duet 4, Sisters, Caitlin Hegarty, and Malanda State High School Trio 2.

Joanna Chen, Michelle, De Faveri (2), Jonathan Platz, Delayna Lis, Sofia Winiarski, Tiarni O’Brien, Kiara Brunker (2), Lily Darveniza, Hannah Siegmann (2), Oscar Van Haaren, Piper and Tazmin, Renae and Lilly, Goondi Wind Trio, Goondi Grade 5 String Quartet, Bridie McLeod, Isaak Galipo, Zara Lee, Prin Dela Pena, Caitlin Hegarty, Lila Wirth, Jasmine Giddins, Simeon

Friday, June 18, 2021 Edwards, TSHS Duet 5, ISC Saxophone Duo, Kyanna Wirth and Albina Niceforo, received Highly Commended Certificates.

Giacomo De Faveri was awarded the Mary Zahra Award with the highest aggregate in three solo sections – Years 4, 5, and 6.

De Faveri also won the Rachel Newcombe Encouragement Award for Primary Vocalist.

Albina Niceforo won the Bodnar Excellence Award for the highest aggregate in three solo sections - Years 10 and over.

Kalina Winiarski, who achieved the highest aggregate in three solo sections - Years 7, 8 and 9, was the recipient of the Beavon Family Award.

The Junior Accompanist Award was won by Louisa Winiarski.

Year 8 student, Jonathan Platz, was awarded the Ailsa Moyle Trophy and Bursary for the most memorable performance (other than choral).

The IYPCA Vocal Award for Secondary Vocalist (Year 7 and over) was won by Albina Niceforo.

Sharnalyn Edwards was awarded the George Kotzas Instrumental Award for Secondary Instrumentalist, whilst Lara Madin took out the George Kotzas Primary Instrumental Award.

A special Music Adjudicator's trophy was awarded to Sofia, Louisa, and Kalina Winiarski.

Zachary Scrivens was the recipient of the Parakas Family Trophy for the most entertaining solo from a stage musical/ operetta.

Musical/Instrumental adjudicator, Professor Rob McWilliams, joined competitors, committee members, and members of the audience on stage to sing the signature IYPC song ‘Friends to the End.’ Photo: Maria Girgenti

Some of the Innisfail Young Performers’ Competition major award winners: Sofia Winiarski, Kalina Winiarski, Louisa Winiarski, Giacomo De Faveri, and Albina Niceforo. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Instrumental Championship (other than piano) Year 7 & over winners: Kalina Winiarksi, Albina Niceforo, and Sharnalyn Edwards. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Babinda Teens take a trip down memory lane at third reunion the 1960s and 1970s.

MARIA GIRGENTI SIXTY people recently gathered at the Boulders Tavern for the third reunion of the Babinda Teens of

People travelled from Sydney, Townsville, Mareeba, Cairns, Innisfail, and Babinda to be part of the

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celebrations.

Before lunch, people mingled and there was a photo album of previous reunions and old photos to peruse.

Sharmayne Mitchell, the sole organiser of all three reunions, who has been living in Cairns for over 40 years, said Facebook and social media platforms had been most useful for tracking down people and communication.

After lunch photos were taken and then about 40 attendees convened at the Babinda State Hotel where the celebrations continued.

Everyone chatted, reminisced, and shared stories.

It was a great day of reconnecting with friends from their teenage years, some of whom they had not seen since leaving school.

The first reunion was held in 2013, when the teenagers of 1960s were celebrating their milestone 60th birthdays.

The next reunion, which took place in 2019, was for the ‘Class of 1969’ and teenagers who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s in the Babinda district.

Another reunion is planned to be held in two years’ time when the Babinda Teens will be turning 70.

Attendees at the Babinda Teens’ Reunion luncheon at Boulders Tavern.

Barbara Jeffs, Arlene De Andrea, Gail Giudice, Nora Costa, and Vicky Schilling.

Alan Zappala and Ian Scoines.

Bev Backhouse and Dorothy Atkinson.

CEO recruitment progresses COUNCILLORS along with Davidson Executive & Boards interviewed a number of candidates on Friday 4 June for the opportunity to become the new Cassowary Coast Regional Council Chief Executive Officer.

A preferred candidate was identified

by Councillors and Davidson Executive & Boards have now been instructed to proceed with the next step in the recruitment process which is reference checking and completing other preemployment checks.

Mayor Nolan said that Davidson Executive & Boards had advised that this part of the process typically takes around two weeks to complete. He said that subject to all pre-employment checks being completed to Council’s

satisfaction, that the next steps would be a report to Council and negotiation of an offer with the preferred candidate.

“Details of the preferred candidate will be released after pre-employment checks have been completed and subject to approval at a subsequent meeting of Council and acceptance of an offer from Council by the preferred candidate.

“Council has ensured absolute probity of process in the selection process and it was important that all checks and balances were complete prior to announcing details of the preferred candidate.”

Mayor Nolan said that this also demonstrated respect for the privacy of the preferred candidate.

Dennis Remedio,Terry Mitchell, and Tooty Giudice.

Maxine Dewis, Janice Ugarte, Sharmayne Mitchell, and Helene Beattie (seated in front).

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An historic walk-through Babinda’s ‘street museum’ DAVID GARDINER BABINDA may not have a fully-fledged museum up and running yet, but locals and visitors can, in the meantime, at least get a sense of its early settlement days, thanks to a “street museum” of sorts - an historic walk through the town.

Twenty or so plaques featuring the individual stories of a swathe of historic buildings have been put up along the

town’s main street, including outside the iconic State Hotel, unique because it was the only government built and run hotel in Australia.

The Munro Street walk, according to Babinda Taskforce’s Tanya Tuttle, has been devised as a celebration of the town’s history, “for not only visitors, but locals, many of whom have deep family history in the area.”

The local butcher was also a ‘state’ butcher and those with an interest in history may also be curious to know that the current town real estate office was once a bakery. The historical walk is based on early settler history up until the 1950s.

Eventually, there will be more than 30 plaques, including ‘out of town’, when stage two and three of the historic walk will start, taking in a trail as far down the road as Mirriwinni, some seven kilometers away.

“We want to try to take advantage of the large number of visitors who go

Friday, June 18, 2021 to the Babinda Boulders,” said Tuttle.

“Many do not stop in town but now we are encouraging them to look around the main street and find out more about our history.

“The Babinda Museum won’t just be inside a shop, it is already throughout the streets, in local businesses, all around us.”

The actual museum will be located in an old store alongside the Taskforce’s offices, but the final fit out is still $60,000 away. The project is continually applying for grants to hopefully fund its establishment and is planning many more fundraising events and drives.

On Saturday, May 29, the Babinda Community celebrated its town’s history.

The local 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.

A plaque on the Babinda Post Office/Residence

Babinda’s historic and unique State Hotel

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increasingly under stress. The good news is it can be achieved, you are not alone, and we are here to help.

Shane Greenwood

Unfortunately, most of the time we do not balance. We simply lean (or are pulled) towards the thing that is most urgent and then we lean towards the next task. However, by dealing with only the most urgent task or issue, we actually make it harder for ourselves, in

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The Balancing Act TRYING to strike a balance in life is never easy, especially when we are

Two of the plaques on the walk, showing Babinda’s sugar industry’s history. the long run.

So how do you strike a balance?

Expectations THE first step is to have a clear understanding of everything that you are expected to do. Work out who needs your time; boss, partner, children, self, and others; others may include community groups and sporting teams in which you may be involved.

Do not forget to include yourself! We tend to put ourselves last, but this will only add to the problem.

The best way to work out what everyone expects from your time is to ask them. Make a list of your own needs and wants, so that you have a clear understanding of yourself before you start trying to include everyone else.

However, when you try to have these conversations with a loved one it can sometimes be difficult. Consider that if you are having difficulty striking a balance, they may also be as well.

Prioritising and Structuring Time BY this stage, you have probably realised that you need an extra 3 days a week and 10 hours a day to get everything done! Go through the lists with those around you to prioritise what needs to be done and when. Consider their expectations and needs as well as your own.

Once you have prioritised the tasks, worked out where you need to be and when; it is time to put it in a format you can use. Some people use a calendar, a diary or phone reminders. By blocking out time - work, family, and time for yourself - it is easier to strike a day-today balance.

Once we are on top of what is expected of us each day, it will not be so hard to cope when something out of the blue happens.

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Health and exercise TRY to structure time to look after your health. As most of us are very time

Three long-term local residents were presented with honorary membership awards. Annie Wonga, Ronald Stagger, and Elsa Sganzarla were each presented their award by Mayor, Cr Bob Manning. poor, try to combine things, exercise and family time go well together; take a walk, ride, play a game.

Remember to structure sleep into your daily routine. If you miss sleep one day, it will affect you the next. Poor diet and lack of exercise also negatively impact energy levels, sleep, and resilience.

Try not to take work home with you Easy to say!!!

BUT what about when your family’s future and quality of life depends on the health of your business or your job. By being open about it, at least your family will understand why you have to work so much and why you are stressed.

Remember it is not about big changes.

By doing a little bit every week to strike a better balance, you improve your health, reduce your stress, and improve your quality of life.

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Hillbilly Hoedown, Art in the Park, and Jazz up the Jetty CLARE WATSON CARDWELL Community Events hosted another successful weekend of fun, festivities, and art, which had locals and visitors flocking to the beautiful Cardwell foreshore last weekend on Saturday, June 12 and Sunday, June 13.

band the ‘Hillbilly Goats’ provided more entertainment and live music from 7 pm to late in the evening.

The weekend kicked off with a ‘Hillbilly Hoedown’ foreshore party beginning with live music by ‘The Bluewings Band’ at 5 pm. Food trucks and an open-air bar opened at the same time, which saw hundreds of people enjoying the cool June weather, food, drinks, Cardwell Jetty views, and live music. An award-winning

On Sunday morning the fun kicked off again at 8am with the ‘Art in the Park’, Cardwell Jetty markets on the foreshore selling all manner of goods including plants, woodwork, local honey, handcrafted jewelry, and handcrafted clothing. The ‘Jazz up the Jetty’ project was open from 9 am to 12 pm displaying art from Cardwell artists, businesses, and community groups. The art pieces were hung or placed all over the railings of the Cardwell Jetty, creating a fantastic open air art gallery experience over the water that can only found in Cardwell. Entertainment for the children was

L to R: Doris Kinjun, Lilly Muriata, Fiona Croft, and Erica Muriata

L to R: Noel Treharne, Geoff Moffatt, and Daryl Dickson

That Rockabilly Guy performing on the foreshore

Kerry Robertson with her jellyfish display

available, along with more food vans and live music by ‘That Rockabilly Guy.’ The Cardwell Lions joined in and held a barbeque right in front of the jetty, raising important funds for their community projects.

Cardwell businesses participated in an art treasure hunt on the Saturday called ‘Hidden Art.’ “Whilst trying to construct a machine to bring Aliens to earth, The Cardwell UFO Festival Committee have accidentally built a time machine and now some of the most famous artists in history are lost in Cardwell…” the Hidden Art sheet explained. “Luckily, we can track through their paintings – can you help us find them and send them home?”

Participants followed clues leading them all over Cardwell hunting for the hidden art pieces, and people who found the art pieces received free entries into the raffle draw.

Cardwell Community Events created the fun, artfocused weekend to bring people to the small seaside town and boost the local economy, and even the light drizzle of the morning could not dampen the spirits of the day.

The weekend also coincided by a few days with the completion of Cardwell’s latest mural, gracing the side of Terry and Mamiko’s new café – restaurant. The mural was created by Art by Lavinia from Mission Beach, and cleverly has a fishing rod for visitors to pretend to hold, which is catching a massive barramundi, straight out of the mouth of a big crocodile – classic Cardwell style.

Marjorie and Doris Kinjun enjoyed a day at the Cardwell markets with friend Fiona, while Aunty Doris showed Erica Muriata a few more basket weaving techniques.

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Wet Tropics Management Authority Cassowary Awards Finalist INGRID Marker has been a citizen scientist researching Cassowaries for 30 years in the Mission Beach and across the Wet Tropics bioregion. As the founder of Cassowary Keystone Conservation, Ingrid has been championing for responsible pet ownership and has formed many healthy partnerships with various community groups, Indigenous Land Sea Rangers, Terrain Natural Resources, the Wet Tropics Management Authority, the Department of Environment and Science (DES), Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), FNQROC, and the CSIRO, and she is a Core Trainer with CAFNEC. Ingrid was invited to assist the Lockhart River Research station and Indigenous Rangers to map and locate Cassowaries after a cyclone ripped through the area.

The onsite caretaker of the Garners Beach Rehabilitation Centre for many years, Ingrid witnessed firsthand the plight of these iconic endangered species from loss of habitat, car strike, and roaming domestic or pig dogs, and has successfully raised many orphaned chicks to be released back to the wild. As a member of the Cassowary Recovery Team, she has spent many years lobbying for amendments to the Animal Management Act and, with support from researchers,

had listed dogs as one of the three known threatening processes to Cassowaries’ future survival.

Ingrid has just been nominated as a finalist in four out of the nine categories for the upcoming Cassowary Awards to be announced in Cairns on June 19.

Starting a new project called “Guardians of the Wet Tropics”, our focus is to promote healthy social connections and understanding to neighbours living adjoining the World Heritage Areas. To appreciate the rich biodiversity, unique, and endangered ecological values that are in your backyard, and highlighting the privilege and responsibilities of living within the Wet Tropics bioregion, we hope the community will want to protect and enhance this World Heritage Listed irreplaceable ecosystem for future generations.

Wet Tropics Management Authority Cassowary Awards- Finalist in CATEGORY 1: Thorsborne Award for Community Conservation and Rehabilitation For contribution to the improvement of natural values of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. This category may include neighbours, landholders, community groups, or individuals who rehabilitate and protect the

Friday, June 18, 2021 fauna, flora, and other natural landscape elements of the Area.

CATEGORY 3: Innovation and Research This category recognises the original, inventive, and creative contributions and achievements, which have improved or advanced understanding and management of the Area. This category includes those who have carried out innovative research, developed applications, or applied other programs, or technologies in new ways to present or manage World Heritage values.

CATEGORY 4: Education For recognition of individuals or groups, such as community-based educators or university and school staff, who go above and beyond their role to facilitate active learning by imparting exceptional understanding and appreciation of the Area. This may include developing school programs, facilitating and supporting research projects, or teaching the skills required to contribute to, advocate for, and promote awareness of the Area.

CATEGORY 6: Peter Hitchcock Community Champion Award This category recognises those who provide an inspiration to others through their commitment and hard work advocating for the Area, through championing solutions and raising the profile of issues affecting the well-being of the Area.

Audrey’s Angels of Hope shining light on cancer patients FALLON ROOCKE AUDREY'S Angels of Hope is a charitable organisation, supporting, encouraging, and assisting over 60 cancer patients and their families in and around the Ingham region.

This incredible organisation is led by the extraordinary, Gracie Cooper. Not only is this woman and the entire organisation shining a light on the lives of cancer patients and their families through their work, they also continually go above and beyond the call of duty to offer acts of kindness to individual cancer patients, whilst inspiring strength and positivity through their actions.

Gracie Cooper is a wife, a mother of four daughters, a sister, a grandmother to 18 grandchildren, a greatgrandmother to four great-grandchildren, and, in recent years, has also been the ‘angel’ who has been shining her light through Audrey’s Angels of Hope since it was established in 2013.

Gracie established Audrey’s Angels of Hope after battling breast cancer herself and experiencing firsthand the emotional and physical toll that this terrible disease can have, not only on the patients themselves but also their families and friends.

Gracie was diagnosed with breast cancer and had a mastectomy in 2007 and, in 2015, she was told that she was a ‘walking time bomb’, facing another mastectomy and a grim outlook. However, Gracie’s determination and positive outlook gave and her and her family the strength to win the battle, overcoming their fears and defying the medical diagnoses.

A few years before her second battle with cancer, Gracie’s sister, Audrey, fell victim to stomach cancer.

Gracie was by Audrey’s side every step of the way through her battle. Audrey sadly lost her long and difficult battle to cancer in 2012.

Gracie described Audrey as “one of a kind, with a light that shone bright,” and she became the ultimate inspiration for Gracie to begin her work as part of Audrey’s Angels of Hope.

It was after this tragic event that Gracie came to the overwhelming conclusion that more had to be done to protect the mental wellbeing of cancer patients. While donations to cancer research support the long-term goal of finding a cure for cancer, Gracie knew that there are also countless sick and frightened people who require emotional support through their individual battles.

“Cancer patients and even their friends and families need a shoulder to cry on, a coffee to distract them

from their daily struggles, help with simple housework jobs, a hand filling out the never-ending paperwork and sometimes they simply need someone with whom to chat and to answer their questions,” Gracie said.

“It was a little push from my daughters and niece that helped me branch out to make my dream to help others who were facing cancer come true. It was in 2013 that Audrey’s Angels of Hope was born and since then we have established a powerful group of people who are able to provide support to individuals and families.”

“We assist cancer patients and their families financially and help out with everyday chores, as well as other activities that we see as essential, like sending them away for a stress-free weekend, with all expenses covered by us. Sometimes a weekend away from reality can be the very best thing!” Gracie said.

“While we provide as much financial and physical help as possible, a large part of what we do is providing emotional support to cancer patients and their families.

I contact around 4-6 cancer friends through Facebook

on a nightly basis, making them laugh, listening to their worries, answering their questions, or simply providing a small distraction from their illness.”

“If I, or any of the team at Audrey’s Angels of Hope can make someone smile while they are battling this terrible illness, I feel as though we have made a small difference, and that is what we aim to do,” Gracie said.

Gracie and the team at Audrey’s Angels of Hope are a group of incredible and generous individuals, working to make a difference in the lives of others. They give so much of themselves to bring a little ray of sunshine into cancer sufferers lives, making them feel loved and cared for.

They give emotional and practical support, hold raffles, afternoon teas, organise patient gatherings, send patients on holidays, and raise funds that are distributed to those battling cancer. If you would like to find out more about this incredible group or provide support, please visit their Facebook group called, Audrey’s Angels of Hope.

Back row: Judy Reardon (since passed away in a car accident) Gracie Cooper, Linda Williams, Dana Hammond, Sandra Hammond, and Natalie Hulett.

Front: Alana Finocchiaro, Chloe Marshall, Destiny Marshall, Kristina Marshall, and Donna Gileppa.

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Weird Science – Water CONTINUING from last week on the subject of water, there are a number of experiments and applications which show that the mainstream understanding of water is limited. Viktor Schauberger, the “wizard of water” created a number of technologies and applications of his imploding vortex-based water theories. The invention that put him on the map was his design of a log flume, a channel with a water flow running down a mountain for transporting giant logs of timber. The Prime Minister of Austria could not access a fortunes worth of timber because of the location deep in a mountain forest. Viktor Shauberger showed that by using his theory of water vortexing, he could float a 2 foot diameter log on a foot of water, down a winding log plume with sharp turns. Nobody originally thought it was possible, but by creating the right geometry of water currents, the proper temperature and putting a small fin on the logs, Viktor was able to use the momentum of the log moving downhill to spin the log as it travelled, preventing it from getting caught around sharp corners and shallow water.

This earned Viktor a political position in the Ministry of Forrest, with a salary so high there was political

COMMUNITY blowback. Viktor later went into private industry and sold his log plumes commercially. His scientific underpinnings of the imploding vortex structure of water movement were not accepted by academics of the time. Adolf Hitler heard of Viktor’s unique theories and summoned him for a meeting, with the famous scientist Max Plank as a scientific advisor. The meeting went well and ran overtime, but the concept that academic science was blind to some basic naturalistic understandings of water was so upsetting to the hard-nosed academic Max Plank, that he blurted out, “Science has nothing to do with nature!”. Even without the respect of mainstream academics like Max Plank, Hitler remained fascinated with Shauberger’s theories.

While Shauberger refused all of Hitler’s offers of funding and collaboration, there were multiple military research programs based on his theories for the development of rockets, weapons systems and exotic physics-based propulsion aka anti-gravity research.

Shauberger went on to work miracles with his understanding, in one case being able to slow down and reinvigorate an entire river but precisely placing an egg shape material in a location that would create a vortex flow with the river running by. He went on to create devices which produced “healing water”, or water that had clusters of ions in the shape of spheres and torroids, which were easier for the body to process at a cellular level and helped shuttle the transport of nutrients in and toxins out of the cells. This “healing water” just mimicked the natural process of vortexbased turbulence that water goes through in the earth.

Using a pipe-based system for the water supply is opposite to this idea and creates “dead” water. In fact, a survey in Germany identified a number of towns

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which had a miraculously low cancer rate and when researching what was different, they found that these towns relied on an underground water supply not a central piped-in supply.

While academic science does not respect these ideas, it does not stop industry from using these technologies for profitability. “Magnetic Water” is often used on poultry farms to lower rates of infection.

Companies such as Watreco and Wasserwirbler have developed water nozzles in the tradition of Viktor Shauberger which vortex water to structure it and are used in industry for producing healthier water, ice with more robust properties and water which does not produce scaling in heating and cooling systems.

In my experience, structured water is more powerful than any supplement or vitamin and if you have the resources, purchasing a small unit from Watreco would be an excellent investment into your health.

Gregory Swan is an independent researcher, having a formal training in analytical chemistry with experience running biotechnology companies. He has been involved with studying COVID19 and assisting a number of commercial companies with research and business operations.

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.

Frog Motel introduced to Abergowrie State School FALLON ROOCKE ABERGOWRIE State School’s Year 5 and 6 students recently unveiled an exciting new project that they have been working on, called the ‘Frog Motel.’

This concept came to fruition at the recent leadership camp at Paluma where attendees found that there were many frogs living in the toilets. As this was both inconvenient for toilet users and unsafe for the frogs, the leadership team came up with the idea that they could make a frog motel to keep them out of the toilets and out of harm’s way.

Once they returned back to school, the students’ task for the subject ‘Design Technology’ was to design and make a product that supports wildlife to coexist

with humans at Abergowrie State School.

the children thoroughly enjoyed the project.”

During lessons, students spent time researching different designs on the internet, as well as investigating and exploring instructions and materials that could be used to create the ‘Frog Motel’. Students were each able to design their own model and include whatever materials they wished to use. The designs were detailed and well thought out and included measurements and drawings. Teachers, Mrs Martin and Ms Schafer, selected the best design out of the classes to then be pursued and created into a fullyfunctioning ‘Frog Motel’.

“The Year 6’s were lucky enough to have a shopping trip to Mitre 10 with Ms Schafer to purchase the materials needed and the bamboo was given to us by Mr Brown.”

Abergowrie State School’s Teaching Principal, Laura-Beth Martin, said “It was a great exercise, and

Abergowrie State School students with the finished Frog Motel

“After a lot of hard work and taking turns in moving the pot, we eventually got it to this position. First, we tipped a bag of pebbles into the pot and then placed the bamboo uprights in and tipped in more pebbles to keep the bamboo secure.”

“We then placed a plant and solar lights in the pebbles to attract insects and filled the bamboo with water. And voila, our frog motel was finished!”

The project was a huge success, and the students and teachers now await the arrival of their four-legged green friends!

The completed Frog Motel.

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El Arish School 100 committee hosts old fashioned Variety concert

LAST Friday, the El Arish State School 100 Committee, a sub-committee of the El Arish Hall committee, held their first 'good old fashioned' fundraiser variety concert in anticipation of El Arish State School’s centenary, which will be held on September 24 – 25, 2022.

The fundraising Variety Concert was attended by over 250 people, who came from near and far to enjoy the line-up of talented singers, dancers, actors, actresses, and poets across the region.

Moris Dal Zilio was the MC for the night and the opening act was El Arish State School’s student choir, a fitting performance for such an occasion.

El Arish State School 100 Committee Secretary, Marie Carman, stated "The Committee hoped to come together with the locals for a night of light-hearted fun and entertainment.”

“It was reminiscent of the old days of the Hall when the spirit of community was high, and we were so pleased with

El Arish State School students on stage.

the overwhelming support.”

The night ended with a surprise finale as the audience joined in and sang a rousing rendition of ‘I Still Call Australia Home.’

The Committee have plenty of tricks up their sleeve, so keep an eye out for upcoming events in the lead up to the centenary.

The next event is a Gala Cent Sale which will be held at the El Arish RSL Memorial Hall on August 7.

Doors open at 12.00pm for a 2.00pm start, entry is $5 and there will raffles, lucky door prizes, and afternoon tea.

For further information, please visit El Arish State School 100 Facebook page or contact May Perger on 0419 685 442.

David Benn

Bob Bracewell, Lorna Williams, and Mark Watson ran the kiosk.

Magician/clown David Ryan with Darcy and Madison Walton.

Mena Creek State School’s 101st celebrations MARIA GIRGENTI

THE Mena Creek State School community will celebrate 101 years of delivering quality education in 2021, with a full day of events this Saturday, after centenary celebrations were cancelled last year due to COVID-19.

On the actual day the school opened last year, a special assembly was held and attended by past, present, and future students, teachers, and community members, and a cake was cut.

Historical records indicate Mena Creek locals first began thinking about a school in mid-1912.

It was not until years later in early 1920 that Mena Creek School was erected and completed with Mabel Fenwick appointed as the school’s first teacher.

The school, which was a simple high-set timber building on sturdy timber stumps, was officially opened on March 15, 1920.

Miss Fenwick was the first Principal, and 13 students were enrolled for the December quarter which increased to about 30 in 1926.

Mena Creek was an isolated community with only a few tracks connecting it to Innisfail and Silkwood. The tram, train line, and horses provided transport and cars were a rare sight.

From the beginning, Mena Creek was a multicultural school with families of many different races, and this has remained constant over the 100 years.

Over 10 decades, the school community has experienced many challenges such as The Great Depression, World War II, cyclones, and, more recently, COVID-19.

There have also been many changes, including the introduction of the telephone, cars, decimal currency, television, electricity, and septic toilet systems.

Students started with slates, ink wells, and dipping pens, and in the 1990s moved onto modern technology such as computers, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, mobile phones, and the internet.

Over the years, the Monkey bus, fancy dress balls at Paronella Park, break up days, and school fetes were some of the popular school highlights.

In 1970, the school celebrated its 50th jubilee and a bus shelter shed was built to mark the occasion.

It was a three-teacher school in the 1980s with 60 to 80 students, and prior to 1984 the school consisted of only one building with things becoming cramped due to increased numbers.

A new ‘modular’ double classroom was opened in 1985, followed a year later by a covered play area, and a new toilet block in 1989.

In 2021, there are enough laptops and computers for each student. Senior students can program Lego Mind Storm robots, and the school has a well-equipped library with a wide variety of books.

There are also a great supply of sports equipment, musical instruments, and science resources.

Mena Creek has two multi-age classrooms. Prep to Year 3 students and Years 4 - 6 have separate classrooms, so teachers can focus more on individual students. The school has spacious classrooms and students can participate in instrumental and class music and art.

The colourful playgrounds are admired, and sport is always popular. The school oval has a long jump pit, cricket pitch and tennis courts. During Physical Education, students have been learning skills in rugby league, netball, and soccer.

For further information on the 101st celebrations this Saturday, please visit Mena Creek State School’s 100 Year Reunion public group Facebook page.

Mena Creek State School over the years in 1960 and in 2020.

Mena Creek State School when it was first built in 1920.

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Field team assesses fish barriers ahead of removal work CAN a small fish navigate the Murray and Herbert rivers and tributaries? That is the basis for a new project to remove barriers preventing juvenile fish including Barramundis and Jungle Perch - from moving upstream to nursery grounds.

More than 3500 potential fish barriers have been identified in the Murray and Lower Herbert basins and a field team is now inspecting hundreds of them to prioritise work at causeways, culverts, and areas with weed and feral pig problems.

The new Fish Homes and Highways project is being delivered by Terrain NRM to address threats to nationally significant wetland areas and coastal ecosystems.

Terrain’s Deb Bass said constructed barriers like weirs, causeways, pipe, and box culverts could stop freshwater fish species that spawn in estuaries from safely moving upstream to wetlands to mature into adults. Not being able to reach nurseries to mature impacted fish populations and diversity.

She said constructed barriers were just one of the challenges for fish.

“Aquatic weeds like hymenachne can build up, creating a physical choke as well as a chemical barrier where there is simply not enough oxygen left for fish to move through safely. Add feral pigs to the mix, which tear up waterways and create physical barriers, and

you have a serious problem.”

“Impacted fish include iconic species like Jungle Perch, Barramundi, Mangrove Jack and Tarpon.”

Experts have used high resolution imagery and desktop analysis to identify the potential barriers in the Murray and Herbert catchments. Three hundred Terrain NRM’s Rowan Shee (left) and Richard barriers, considered the top-priority ones, are now Hunt (right) with Catchment Solutions’ being physically investigated by a field team.

Matt Moore check for fish species in a drain Ms Bass said other factors, including stream at Kyambul lagoon in Tully’s Murray River movement, flow rate, distance from the coast, physical catchment. specifications of barriers, and ease of modification are then considered.

“This way we can find out what interventions will have the best bang for buck as well as the best ecological outcomes for fish,” she said.

About half of the barriers are on private property.

“We have been welcomed onto properties by landholders. It is fabulous having very specific local knowledge added to the mix – farmers really see the value in this project because having healthy fish populations is something of which to be proud. There are a lot of commercially and recreationally important Catchment Solutions’ Matt Moore assessing fish that need connectivity – no-one wants to lose the the area below a potential fish barrier in opportunity to go fishing.”

Waterfall Creek.

The team will continue their fieldwork for another The Fish Homes & Highways project is funded by two weeks so give them a wave if you see them! the Australian Government’s Reef Trust program.

Positive outcome for sugarcane growers in FTA AUSTRALIA’S sugarcane growers have welcomed the opportunity to grow sugar exports to the United Kingdom under an in-principle trade deal between the two countries.

“The proposed UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement will deliver a positive economic benefit for us through immediate and substantial up-front tariff-free access for 80,000 tonnes of Australian sugar,” CANEGROWERS Chairman Paul Schembri said. “This is

a significant boost on the 9,925 tonne quota to the whole European Union prior to Brexit.

“Importantly too, this agreement with the UK allows for the sugar trade to grow over time by 20,000 tonnes each year for the next eight years.

“Australian sugar hasn’t had this kind of access since 1973 when the UK joined the then European Common Market.”

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Farming and Reef: Don’t Demonise the Farmers THE first of two public hearings have been held into Nick Dametto, Member for Hinchinbrook’s, Environmental and Other Legislation (Reversal of Great Barrier Reef Protection Measures) Amendment Bill 2021.

The Bill sets out to repeal the ALP Government’s 2019 legislation which demonises farmers and regulates the agricultural industry into oblivion.

“This is unfair legislation we are trying to reverse. The ALP legislation is based on questionable science. Until this science is independently audited, replicated and checked - the 2019 ALP legislation must be reversed,” said Mr Dametto.

Agriculture remains the backbone of North and Central Queensland. Each year the sugar industry alone contributes $1.1 billion to our state’s economy and 44,000 direct and indirect jobs.

“The agricultural organisations that will appear before the committee represent the reef’s greatest protectors: growers, farmers and

people who own the land.

“They know what to do; they know how to manage their land,” Mr Dametto said.

regular contact with CANEGROWERS during the long-running negotiations and we thank the Australian Government for its efforts in securing an agreement with a substantial and positive outcome for the sugar industry.

“Australian sugar is of high quality, sustainably and ethically produced and well placed to top up local beet sugar production so that UK refiners can meet domestic consumption demands,” Mr Schembri said.

“Australia has well-established markets in the Asia-Pacific region and these will continue to be the main focus of our sugar sales. A UK-FTA will provide a welcome diversification for our exportoriented industry.

“With 85% of our sugar exported, this deal reached by the Australian Government with the UK opens new opportunities for trade, new opportunities to capture price premiums and a chance to grow our industry.”

own a reef-based tourism business, ‘Townsville Watersports’. Mr Dametto’s father also owned a dive boat and game fishing boat that operated on the reef.

“Fundamentally, agriculture and the reef should not be treated mutually exclusively. That is why there needs to be a better balance.

“Both can continue to thrive for generations to come without causing such economic destruction to the agriculture industry.

The next committee public hearing into the Bill will be 3 September 2021 in Brisbane.

Mr Dametto pointed out the ALP Committee Chair Arron Harper, State Member for Thuringowa’s refusal to allow regional hearings into the Bill and was in effect trying to silence growers..

“This is all about Labor silencing our sugar growers across regional Queensland. Only holding hearings in Brisbane allows easy access for wellfinanced environmental lobby groups and silences the voice of those affected by this the most.

“Holding these hearings in the middle of cane planting season and while growers are preparing for harvest will limit the opportunities for those economically and financially affected to have their story heard,” Mr Dametto said.

Prior to State politics Mr Dametto grew up on the family cane farm, worked on the family banana farm and went onto

Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto speaking the Public Committee Hearing on Friday 11 June 2021.

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Mayor Mark Nolan and Councillor Jeff Baines with Katharine Aquilina from Paronella Park who have achieved Advanced Ecotourism Certification.

IN a major boost to the region’s local tourism industry, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is joining Ecotourism Australia’s ECO Destination Certification program and has begun the journey towards becoming a Certified ECO Destination.

The ECO Destination Certification Program is a world first by Ecotourism Australia. The program was developed to identify genuine ecotourism and nature tourism experiences in Australia.

The ECO Destination Certification is part of an international program with Green Destinations providing the certified region, international recognition and opportunities.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Councillor and Environment portfolio

holder Jeff Baines said as a destination the region offered world heritage listed locations such as the heart of the Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef on our doorstep. Visitors come for our beautiful environment and unique wildlife, such as the Southern Cassowary, and to connect with traditional culture, so achieving ECO Destination Certification will officially recognise our world class natural experiences and attract new visitors to our stunning area.

“We already have a variety of naturebased experiences offered here and it is the ideal time to build on this. The certification will assure visitors that our destination provides high-quality naturebased tourism experiences, which has a well-managed commitment to quality

and sustainable practices.

“Gaining the world recognised ECO Destination certification will set the Cassowary Coast apart from other destinations,” said Councillor Baines.

“Many travellers want to visit places that make them feel good. Ecotourism is ecologically sustainable with a focus on experiencing natural areas and is one of the fastest growing forms of tourism.

“In Covid recovery, there is no better place than the Cassowary Coast - here you can experience sceneries that are unique to this area and offer you freedom

to escape from the crowds. There really is something for everyone in our region and our destination will be ready to welcome eco- minded international tourists when the borders reopen.”

Council is asking businesses to share their sustainability stories as part of the journey towards the Cassowary Coast receiving ECO Destination Certification.

Businesses can also undergo ECO Certification themselves. Find out how to join the journey by visiting www. cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/ecotourismcertification or emailing ecodestination@ ccrc.qld.gov.au.

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districts had higher levels of Pachymetra, and, in extreme cases, the crop roots can be so damaged that the crop falls over. We call this Stool tipping.

Greg Shannon

The 2013 survey showed that the incidence of Pachymetra was extremely high, but the 2018 survey indicated the levels had almost halved, possibly due to the drier seasons that occurred from 2014 to 2018.

WITH the harvest now underway and, hopefully, the ground starting to dry out, it might be a suitable time for growers to consider Pachymetra soil sampling, especially in the high-risk sub-districts where plough out has been harvested ready for fallow.

We know the higher risk sub-districts because of successive surveys undertaken in Tully over many years. Pachymetra is a soil fungal disease, which damages the cane roots.

The most recent surveys were conducted in 2013 and 2018 and both surveys showed that certain sub-

As this year’s harvest progresses, any blocks marked for fallow can be sampled to give an indication of the level of Pachymetra in the soil.

To take the sample, we take soil cores right next to the cane roots from at least 20 sites across a block.

The samples are processed right here in Tully at SRA. The only way to really manage Pachymetra is to monitor the levels through soil testing and if the levels start to climb above critical levels, change to high yielding Pachymetra-resistant varieties in the next crop cycle. The critical levels for fallow start at 60000spores/ kg soil.

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As an industry, we are now also in a good situation with higher yielding Pachymetra-resistant varieties available than we had in 2013.

Back then, we really only had a few Pachymetraresistant varieties, and they were not particularly high yielding.

However, we now have at least 4 high yielding Pachymetra-resistant varieties, for example Q253, SRA 6, SRA 16, and SRA 26 and while these will not all grow everywhere, they all seem to do well in the sub-districts where Pachymetra is an issue.

As these varieties become more prominent, the Pachymetra levels will likely drop further when we undertake our next planned survey in 2023.

Tully growers can also access the TCPSL 2 for one deal where every Pachymetra sample you take, (which cost $50), you get one free.

For further information, call TSL on 0400586968 or TCPSL on 0429022702

Pachymetra Soil Surveys Tully 2004-2018

The drop in spores/kg soil in 2018 (green) is obvious when compared to 2013 (Brown).

Knuth expresses concerns on East Coast spanish mackerel fishery management MEMBER for Hill, Shane Knuth, has written to the Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, expressing deep concerns over the management of the Spanish Mackerel Fishery along the East Coast

by Fisheries Queensland.

Mr Knuth's office has been contacted by commercial and recreational fishers concerned at a possible closure of the Spanish Mackerel fishery in 2022.

The concerns have arisen after the inaugural East Coast Spanish Mackerel Working Group meeting on May 17 and 18, 2021 in Brisbane, and the subsequent communique issued from the meeting, published on the DAF website.

In the communique Fisheries Queensland advised the current draft biomass for Spanish Mackerel is estimated to be 17 per cent of unfished biomass.

As 20 per cent unfished biomass is the trigger point where a fishery is recommended to be closed under the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy and National Guidelines, this has obviously rung alarm bells that Fisheries Queensland could potentially close the fishery in 2022.

Mr Knuth said questions must be asked of the management of the fishery if the Biomass reading is true.

2027 management targets set in the Queensland Government’s Sustainable Fisheries Strategy."

"The communique noted the commercial Spanish Mackerel harvest, since quotas were introduced in 2004, has only been on average 300 tonne annually, which is well below the total annual allowable commercial quota set

by Fisheries Queensland,” he said.

Mr Knuth, said according to DAFs own report and estimates, the fishery biomass should be near the 60 per cent level.

“Even if an additional estimated 170 tonne annually taken by recreational fishers is included, we are still well below the annual commercial quota limit."

Mr Knuth said the last time a stock assessment was completed by the department was in 2018, where according to the "Stock Assessment of Australian East Coast Spanish Mackerel - Predictions of stock status and reference points" released by DAF it states:

"My question to the Minister is how can the Spanish Mackerel fishery Biomass be under the closure trigger point of 20 per cent, if the annual quota, set by Fisheries Queensland has never been reached in 17 years?” Mr Knuth said.

“Either Fisheries Queensland have got their management since 2004 terribly wrong and should be held accountable, or the Biomass reading is incorrect, and the process and methodology used is severely flawed."

"The current Queensland total allowable commercial catch quota is 574.6 t.

Spanish Mackerel is the staple fish for many restaurants and fish and chip shops in North Queensland and there is increasing demand for the delicious fish in southern Queensland and interstate.

“The results suggest annual harvests of around 550 t (across all sectors) will build the biomass towards the 60 per cent level, consistent with the

"Any closure of the fishery could have devastating effects on the North Queensland economy and the fishing industry."

If this occurs then Fisheries Queensland should be held responsible for poor management of the fishery over the past 17 years and compensation must be paid to those affected," said Mr Knuth.

The stock assessment is currently undergoing independent scientific peer review, which will be available in the coming months and the working group has requested more detail on projections for different rebuilding strategies for discussion at their next meeting.

Following the working group input, public consultation is planned to take place in late 2021, allowing the consideration of feedback and a decision on management action to be made ahead of the 1 July 2022 fishing season.

Mr Knuth warned against a knee jerk reaction by Fisheries Queensland.

"I am calling on the Minister to respond, intervene, and ensure that any decisions made by the department on the fishery are based on correct data and by working in partnership with commercial and recreational fishers in the region.

They have a vested interest in ensuring the fishery thrives and are best placed to provide reliable information and data to the department."

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Tully Golf Results JUNE 12: Light drizzle greeted the 20 brave souls who took to the Tully Golf Club to compete for prizes donated by Trevor and Dawn Bailie.

Wade Stuart won the day with a fine score of 38 points, with Amar Gurung coming in 2nd on a countback from Rob Milini with 37 points.

NTPS 2/11 and 5/14 and 7/16 all went to Noel Wagner, with Wendy Holloway winning 7/16 for the Ladies, and Jim Boston taking out 9/18.

Thanks again to Trevor & Dawn.

Next week sees the start of our Mitre 10 Club Championships. The first 36 holes will be played over Saturday and Sunday and are being sponsored by Kitchen Essentials and Tully Office Supplies. Please remember that the tee off is being brought forward to 10.45am so all can start on the 1st tee.

Thursday afternoon Sporters 9-hole winner was Noel Wagner, with Norm Gray taking out the 6-hole.

Rundown place getters were Ernie Gower and Michael Andersen. Self-proclaimed worst putter in Far North Queensland, Ernie Gower, somehow won the least putts for the day. NTPS 2/11 Jim Boston, 3/12 Mick Ellicott, 5/14 and 7/16 Rob Milini, and 9/18 Steve Wells.

El Arish Golf ANOTHER big week of events at the Club this week, with the final two days of our Club Championships.

All eyes stared down the drenched course Sunday morning for our final day - we bit the bullet after only a half-hour delay from the proposed tee off and the elements then favoured us!

Saturday’s ROUND 3/Captains Trophy day had the following NETT results: LADIES Winner - Kelly Cavallaro 67 with R/Up Hips Donald 70. MENS Winner - Gavin Camilleri 60 - R/Up Col Bidgood 62.NTP results: - #2/11 Men’s - Jake Perkins - #4/13 All In Gavin Camilleri - #5/14 Ladies Kelly Cavallaro.

Sunday, our final day, playing for the President’s Trophy, with the following NETT results: - LADIES Winner Caryl Lavell 68 - R/Up Lisa Spiegler on a c/back 75. MENS Winner Paul Topper on a c/back to Lindsay Perkins both on 61.NTP’s- #2/11 Men’s - Wayne Bolton - #4/13 All In - Dave Wylie - #5/14 Caryl Lavell. Final calculations for the Club Winners: - LADIES: Div2 Club Champion - Caryl Lavell with 351 Gross - Div3 Club Champion - Hips Donald with 383 Gross.72 Hole Nett over the field winner: Caryl Lavell with 283 Nett, with Caryl, taking the Seniors Champion on 351 Gross.

MENS: Div1 Club Champion - Jake Perkins 263 Gross - Div2 Club Champion - Col Bidgood [on a playoff] 296 Gross - Div3 Club Champion - Lindsey Perkins 308 Gross. 72 Hole Nett over the field winner: Lindsey Perkins 252 Nett - Seniors Champion - Gavin Camilleri with 296 Gross. We congratulate the winners on their ‘expertise over the four days. And all the players for putting the challenge out there!!

SATURDAY is a Stableford event sponsored by ERGON ENERGY - great trophies to compete for!

TIMES: Rego 12.00 - DRAW 12.15 - TEE OFF 12.30

SPORT a great effort from Peter Ryde in second place.

1st: Caine Cockle Jnr 22pts 2nd: Peter Ryde 21pts 3rd: Ian Rule 19pts NTP: Josh Jones On June 4, there were great numbers playing in the Friday Sporters 9-hole competition with 16 players battling it out. Jeff McGrath was the winner by one shot.

1st: Jeff McGrath 19pts 2nd: Rauno Lehtsalu 18pts c/b 3rd: Jake Cockle 18pts Saturday Sponsored Comps – 18 Holes On June 5 had one of the biggest fields seen at the club, with 43 players out on the course and 15 members who battled it out for the Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal and Medal of Medals Champion.

Club Captain Luke Peters was leading the morning groups with an impressive 68 Nett, closely followed by Stephen Todd with 69 Nett, and Allan Gould at 70 Nett.

Gould was in the hunt for the Medal of Medals win and led the players for most of the day.

The afternoon groups lit up the scoring with great rounds from Ian Street and Kevin Walsh to post a 68 Nett in a tie with Peters.

The round of the day came from Josh Jones with a magic round of 67 Nett to win the June Monthly Medal.

Walsh played extremely well and claimed the Medal of Medals Champion.

1st: Josh Jones 67 Nett 2nd: Kevin Walsh 68 Nett c/b 3rd: Luke Peters 68 Nett c/b 4th: Ian Street 68 Nett Temperatures were freezing last Sunday morning at

Friday, June 18, 2021 the Atherton Golf Club for the Atherton Curlew Junior Open. Innisfail had 10 Juniors compete and, for some of them, it was their first away event.

Well done to the Juniors and thanks to the parents for travelling to Atherton.

Innisfail award winners were: 18-Hole Boys B Grade winner: Caine Cockle 9-Hole Novice Girl Nett winner: Regina Gattera 9-Hole Modified Boys Gross winner: Declan Coffey 9-Hole Modified Boys Gross runner-up: Sam Costello 6-Hole Modified Boys winner: Brennan Coffey 6-Hole Modified Boys runner-up: Finn Jensen 3-Hole Modified Boys winner: Olly Jensen There will be a new competition sponsored by Stephen Todd from Vandeluer & Todd Solicitors and Drummond Golf for all who love match play, with the first round on June 26.

Members are reminded that Innisfail Golf Club memberships for the 2021-2022 golf season are due

by June 30.

Please visit Innisfail Golf Club’s Facebook page to keep up with golf around our region.

Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition: Tee off 12.00pm and 3.00pm, groups of 4 permitted.

Friday Sporters competition: Tee off 12.00pm and 2.00pm, groups of 4 permitted; online bookings.

June 19 - 20: Club Championships - course closed.

June 25: Coaching with Luke Newman.

June 26: Round 1 - Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Match Play.

June 27: Junior Golf from 9.00am.

Innisfail junior golfers who competed in Atherton Junior Open and seven won prizes.

Innisfail Golf Club A WONDERFUL week of weather had the course in superb condition for the first rounds of the Club Championships last weekend.

Many thanks to the grounds crew for their efforts as the course was simply stunning.

Players, please remember to repair divots on the fairways and roughs, and pitch marks on the greens.

After the first round of the club championships, Ian ‘Doonga’ Rule played live music at last Saturday’s presentation night, which was enjoyed by all.

A field of 19 players were out for the Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition on June 2. Play was intense and well done to Caine Cockle on the win and

Josh Jones was the June Monthly Medal winner.

Kevin Walsh was crowned the Cairns Golf World Medal of Medals Champion.

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Bowls News Babinda Bowls THE results of the Social Bowls held on Thursday were: Winners: John Sheehan, Ron Trackson, and Ron Omodei.

Runner up: Gavin Blee, Joe Vella, and Jim Azzopardi.

Please have your names in by 1pm for a 1.30pm start this Thursday.

Beginners are most welcome.

All three games in the A Singles were washed out on Saturday. These games will be resumed when possible.

As of last Sunday, we are still one team short for the Babinda All Day Men's 4's on Sunday, June 20!

Innisfail Men’s Bowls IT was good to see a few visiting bowlers on the Innisfail green at last Thursday’s social bowls.

The winning team on the day was Alf Siliato, Snow Clark, Don Lowe, and Joe Van Tienen.

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

Last Sunday morning, in the Club Pairs, Alf Siliato and Alf Strano defeated Frank Catelan and Michael Roots, 26 – 17, in a rain-interrupted match.

The mixed Pennants season commences on June 19 in Tully and two teams of four are required.

Innisfail Ladies’ Bowls ON Tuesday, the Innisfail Bowls Club green was filled with players for the first time since it was renewed.

A total of 48 ladies from the Tropical Far North took to the green and competed in the District Championship Triples.

Innisfail, Silkwood, Tully, Edge Hill, Edmonton, Marlin Coast, Mareeba, and Yungaburra Clubs were represented.

Three games of 15 ends were played with the top four teams to go on to play in the finals in a few weeks’ time.

The sun shone and an excellent day of bowls was had by all.

On Wednesday, Innisfail lady bowlers played two social games.

Pam Anderson, Ann Rule, and Jan Dunn defeated Lyn Stevenson, Joan Atkinson, and Helen Paterson, 21 - 18.

SPORT In a close fought game, Diana O’Brien, Dell Steve, and Diane Wheeler defeated Dian Catelan, Sue Morrison, and Marcia Ryall, 15 - 14, taking the lead for the first time on the last end.

Innisfail Ladies are looking forward to participating in the Gum Boot Fours in Tully next Tuesday.

Ingham bowls EVENTS coming up The next Friday social will be held July 2.

The INGHAM LADIES’ OPEN will be held Saturday, June 26. Contact: Susan Cameron 0417 721 052. , Alternative Contact: Julie Reed 0467901306 Email: inghamladies@gmail.com There is a need for about ten buggies to be available for the Open. So far, only three have been offered. If you’re willing to hire your cart on this occasion, please respond to this email.

An Ingham A grade team participates in the Men’s pennant’s event July 9 – 11 in Pioneer Valley. Once again, a nomination sheet will be on the notice board.

Hotel Hinchinbrook and Hype Promotions, and Workwear Solutions are sponsoring. Thanks to you.

Ingham Veterans’ Open commences Monday, July 19 with a 4BBB Stableford 18-hole Medley, then Tuesday, July 20 Mens’ and Ladies’ 18 holes single Stroke (round 1 of 36 hole championship ), and ending Wednesday, July 21 with Mens’ and Ladies 18 single hole stroke (round 2 of 36 hole championship).

Stableford events will be held each of the days in conjunction. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the website www.inghamgolfclub.com.

INGHAM MEN’S OPEN will be held Saturday, August 7.

RESULTS: The Wednesday competition was able to go ahead with the winner of the Brooch Qualifier being Deb Giles with a nett of 77. Kim Moore, with nett 78, was runnerup. Deb Giles won Pin shots for her second shot on hole 9 and Janet Merryweather with her second shot on hole 16.

Brian McCarthy won Thursday’s fourteen hole competition with 59 nett. Runner-up was Reagan Chinotti with 60 nett. Run-down prizes went to Darryl King 62 ½, Adrian Chinotti 63 ½, Brian Scanlon 64 ½ and Robert McClelland 65. Nearest, the pin prize was won by Fred Smith on hole 10.

On Saturday, a single Stableford was played. The winner Carlos Gonzales emerged with 37 points, closely followed by Mick Poggioli as runner-up with 36 points. Run-down prizes went to Bob Lloyd, Fred Smith and Geoff Gionotti, all with 35 points.

The first round of the Cosca Pairs Championships was held on Sunday. The winning team was Ian and Jayden Swarbrick, with the runner-up team prize

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awarded to Marty Smith and Damian DiBella. Rundown prizes went to teams - Sam Scuderi and Ezio Brescianini, Brian Scanlon and Mick Poggioli, Aurelio Mason and Cameron Parkinson.

Next weekend, the club will host a single stroke event on Saturday and Sunday, the third round of the players’ championship.

Please consider making your buggy available for hire on Saturday 26th morning for the Ladies Open.

Let me know….

The week at Silkwood Bowls Club THURSDAY, June 10 Club Championship Ladies’ Pairs - final Congratulations to Denise Charman and Lee Mayell who played their best to claim this year’s Ladies’ Pairs Club Championship and commiserations to Beverley Marsden and Annette Gauci who gave their best to be the runners-up.

Club Championship Men’s Pairs The Men’s Club Championship Pairs continued.

Barry Green and Daniel Gauci were the stronger pair over Morris Pedrola and Len Charman. Barry and Daniel progress to the next round of play.

Sunday, June 13 Social Bowls Anna Della Bella and Berverley Marsden were defeated by Daniel Gauci and Alan Hudson/Mirella Berryman, 12/29.

Delmo Tarditi and Tony Cates defeated Ron Given and Russ Marsden, 22/12.

Wednesday, June 16 Ladies’ B Singles Club Championship Play Off In glorious weather, the two contenders played a very tight game until the last few ends where Beverley leapt ahead and won 25 shots over Lee, ending with 19 shots. Well done to both of you.

Social Bowls “Dutchy,” Anna Della Bella, and Doug Blackborn defeated Ron Given, Alan Hudson/Barry Green, and Delmo Tarditi, 27/21.

For those who want to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls—we offer Free coaching lessons are available, and age has no limit!

Every Friday night, we hold our traditional BBQ Barefoot Bowls.

Our contact number is: 0459 211 552. If in doubt of play, please give us a call. All are welcome.

Anyone who would like to join us, please come along, and try us out!

You can also follow us on Facebook.

Lady bowlers from the Tropical Far North who competed in the District Championships Triples played in Innisfail on Tuesday.

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Innisfail Red Devils Swimming Club celebrate a successful season MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Red Devils Club had an impressive return to competitive swimming with some outstanding results and efforts by its young swimmers.

This was the first season training under Head Coach, Nick Cook, and the club forged ahead despite COVID-19.

At the start of the season, there were 32 swimmers, which increased to 45 by its end.

Of the club’s 45 swimmers, 15 competed and produced some outstanding individual and team performances.

Their first event saw the club’s largest number of swimmers for the year competing in the Malanda Short Course Christmas meet.

Swimmers had a total of 87 individual events and achieved 21 firsts and seconds, 28 thirds and 16 PB’s.

Team members participated in the FNQ Long Course Championships which was the final competitive event for the season.

Nine swimmers attended the twoday meet in February at Smithfield’s BiCentennial Pool.

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In the 8 & Over and 12 & Over Mixed Freestyle Medleys, Innisfail finished fourth in the first relay swam by an Innisfail team for an awfully long time.

Multiple swimmers finished in fourth place in their events, none more agonisingly close than Kari Cini who finished .1 second behind the third place getter in the 50m Backstroke.

The club enjoyed an 87% success rate of PB swims, with Baylee and Kodi Worth, Eva Masina and Noah Cook swimming PB’s in every individual event they entered.

For the first time, Masina went sub 40 sec in the 50m Freestyle.

Eden Cini and Neena Curzon took out third place respectively in their Girls 12 year old and Girls 10 year old age champions.

Both girls qualified for the Peninsula School swim team, and Cini represented Peninsula in Brisbane.

Cini swam the 50m Freestyle and Backstroke, 100m Freestyle and Backstroke, for three PB’s and gained a wealth of experience.

Last month, the club held their end

of season awards presentation at the Innisfail Town Pool.

Club members took part in the inaugural ‘Devils Dash’, an 11 stage obstacle course race where small teams tested their skills and endurance.

Individual swimmers used strategy in the finale of It’s a Knockout’ competition as they aimed to improve their personal best times and become the club’s most improved swimmer.

Awards were as follows: T & L Solinas Trophy - Best Competitive Effort 10 & Under: Neena Curzon O Simeon Trophy - Best Competitive Effort 12 & Under Boy: Noah Cook Raebon Trophy - Best Competitive Effort 12 & Under Girl: Eden Cini President’s Trophy - Most Improved

Friday, June 18, 2021 Competitive Swimmer 10 & Under: Neena Curzon IBS Trophy - Most Improved Competitive Swimmer 11 & Over: Eden Cini Cyclone Cup - It’s a Knockout Winner: Leah Peake Devil’s Dash: Daisy Conroy, Kodi Worth, Isabelle Peake and Noah Rossi Junior swimmers, Eden Cini, and Neena Curzon (Bronze level), Charlotte Cook, Dean Kelleher, Eva Masina, Kodi Worth, and Latoya Ambrum (Blue level) achieved Bio Island Junior Excellence results this season.

Innisfail Red Devils Club looks forward to members returning to the pool in September.

It can assist anyone looking to improve their fitness, a better technique, or that elusive age champion win.

For further information, please visit Innisfail Red Devils Swimming Squad Facebook page, or send an email: innisfailswimming@yahoo.com.au.

Junior swimmers from Innisfail Red Devils with ribbons they won at the Malanda Short Course Meet.

Innisfail Red Devils’ senior swimmers who won ribbons at the Malanda Short Course Meet.

Innisfail Red Devils’ President, Marty Cook, and Coach, Nick Cook, with trophy winner Eden Cini.

Marty Cook and Nick Cook with Baylee Worth who was presented with the Coach’s Award.

Marty Cook and Nick Cook presented Neena Curzon with her trophy for Best Competitive Effort.

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Tully Tigers A-grade defeated by Innisfail in local derby

Tully Tigers’ Reserve Grade players latch onto Innisfail’s Ronan Doolan.

Photo: Maria Girgenti MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Tigers hosted Cassowary Coast rivals, Innisfail last Saturday, in the local derby and despite a strong second half comeback, the home side was defeated 25 – 18 in A-grade.

In the first half, the Tigers were kept scoreless as Innisfail romped in for two tries scored by Julian Christian, and a conversion goal by Aaron Jolley saw the visitors hold a 10 point lead.

Matt Laumea scored a double for the Tigers and one try to Tai Namaibai, whilst Phil Nona slotted three goals.

Innisfail’s second half try scorers were Tamati Huirama and Robert Garrett with two conversions, a penalty kick and field goal slotted by Jolley.

Innisfail Leprechauns’ A-grade coach, Leon Hallie, commented that it was a tough battle against the Tigers in Tully.

“Although Tully have yet to register a

win, the way they played against us it should not be too long before they do.”

“They were just as tough as any opposition we have faced this year.”

“Julian Christian was solid on debut for the club, and his experience was needed considering we were without Lata Fakalelu, Dan Sagigi, and Gabriel Stephen.”

It was a tight start to the Reserve Grade game with Tully’s only points scored through a penalty goal by Louis Carlaw. Innisfail held a slim four-point lead at the break and finished with a 16 - 6 win at full time.

The Tigers dominated the Under 18 game and stormed home with 22 unanswered points and kept Innisfail scoreless.

CDRL Round 9 fixtures, June 12 - 13 A Grade Innisfail 25 defeated Tully 18

Double try scorer for Tully, Matt Laumea, is tackled by Innisfail’s Tamati Huirama and Robert Haren in the A-grade clash. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Innisfail’s Open Women’s team had a huge win over Yarrabah in Tully last Saturday. Photo: Maria Girgenti Atherton 40 defeated Edmonton 38

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Tully 22 defeated Innisfail 0

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Innisfail’s Bodean Tanner runs into a wall of Tully defence in the Reserve Grade game.

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Kangaroos 46 defeated MossmanPort Douglas 0 Open Women’s Innisfail 38 defeated Yarrabah 0 Edmonton 42 defeated Atherton 0 Ivanhoes 20 defeated Kangaroos 16 Tomorrow, Innisfail Leprechauns have their longest and toughest road trip as they head north to Coronation Park to face CDRL reigning premiers Mossman-Port Douglas, whilst Tully Tigers, still seeking their first win of the season, travel to the Smithfield Sporting Complex, to face Ivanhoes.

Matthew Musumeci was back in Tully Tigers colours in the A-grade match against Innisfail.

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Qld jumper. I was one of the lucky ones who attended the game in Townsville, and boy, was it everything I hoped for minus the scoreboard. Let’s hope our boys can make it around for game 2 to save the series.

Muriata WHEN the dust finally settled, the cows went home, and the Roosters finished yelling out, get up, everybody. I guess the only question left that has to be asked “Where the bloody hell does Qld go from here?

Ok, I will not beat around the bushes here, but dam, I don’t know if Queensland can come back from this.

NSW dominated in every part of the game, including the warm-up, shoe fitting and hairstyles. I don't care if anyone likes this opinion, but Daley Cherry Evans was crap. He ran sideways all night; his option was none existence, and his face looked more lost than a bigfoot Yeti of Americas Got Talent singing Slim Dusty.

Cameron Munster was not any better with the ball in his hands, but his kicking game was spot on when kicking players, that is.

We can moan and groan until the cows come in, but our forwards did not aim up. NSW was all over us, and once we got behind, well, it was over before I could 'Fat lady singing'. Turbo was electric, Mitchell was dynamite, and well Cleary and his halves partner were playing like they were in the backyard against a group of wombats; such was our lack of movement.

The one thing I will say is that surely, we can’t give that performance again, because that was unworthy of a

It was billed as one of the biggest things to happen in Tully since the Hayley’s Comet pulled into our servo station for a Maxi Burger, and boy did Saturday nights footy deliver when the Innisfail Leprechaun and the Tully Tigers did battle at the Tully Showgrounds.

The start of the day belonged to the Women CDRL when the Yarrabah Seahawks and the Innisfail Leps side clashed in the rain, with Innisfail running away with the game in the end. The machine that is the Tully Tigers under 18s side keeps on rolling, notching up their 6th win of the season and taking the second spot on the CDRL ladder. As luck would have it, they played the team leading the 18s comp, the Ivanhoe’s Knights of Smithfield, in what will be the top of the table clash of the weekend. It was business as usual for the giant slayer Thomas Busch and bash brother Jerome Ketchell who monstered the Leps. Andrew Leo and Darian Burton continued to carve up in the halves, but it was winger Bryson Beeron putting on a show for the fans. He was seen flying high, leaping tall buildings, running faster than a train and even scoring tries that did not look possible.

Not to be outdone, Zackary Ketchell made sure no one forgot his name as he got in on the act. My boy Jonas Gumbo continues to grow strong every game, and I will make sure to get his name right this weekend, aunty Cuss. Special mention to the terminator Morgan Black, one of the fittest players I have ever encountered.

Clean sweep of wins for the Tully Tigers’ junior rugby league teams MARIA GIRGENTI LAST weekend, 120 junior rugby league games were played across the region at Jones Park, Cairns, Ravenshoe, Davies Park, Mareeba, Alley Park, Gordonvale, and Tully.

Last Friday night, Tully’s Under 16 team travelled to Jones Park, Cairns, and defended their unbeaten record with a strong 28 - 4 win over Cairns Brothers.

Tully Tigers’ junior teams had a Super Saturday, competing against the Innisfail Brothers, before the senior games against the Innisfail Leprechauns at the Tully Showgrounds.

After eight rounds, the Tully Under 15 team remained undefeated after a solid victory over the Innisfail Brothers.

The Tigers Under 13 team, with only one loss for the season, were too strong for their Cassowary Coast rivals, Innisfail.

Despite wet and miserable conditions, the Tully Tigers’ Under 8 teams played round robin games against the Innisfail Brothers.

Tully Tigers’ Under 16 players, Colby Thomson, Cohen Emmi, Braithan Ketchell, Cameron Nelson, and Jason Hallie who played this year in the Northern Pride’s Under 16 team.

Friday, June 18, 2021 Keep up the great work, Morgan. The score ended up 22-0 to the Tigers, but more must be done for this weekend game. The Tully Tigers Reserve Grade could be granted the unluckiest team in the comp after last Saturday's game as everything went against them.

Bad class, close calls and missed calls were the order of the day, but coach Barret remains upbeat. “We let the one getaway. We need to be more consistent, so hopefully, we get our mojo back sooner rather than later." The A grade game was the most heartbreaking one for our Tigers as this was the first time we fielded a strong team. Former Tiger himself, Leon Hallie was the only person who could make sense of that game.

“We completed. Too many mistakes from them, but they will trouble some teams, so keep your heads up".

The season has nearly reached halfway, so it’s time for some teams to make a run now if they want to feature in September.

Massive thanks to one Jane Henley and Mrs Murphy from Igguldens for helping a hopeless uncle trying to buy a present for a toddler’s birthday. It was a scene straight out of a movie with the dude not knowing what to buy, agreeing on everything they say and walking out happy that he eventually bought something that the family loved. Thanks, ladies, so glad our community has special people like you in it, and thanks to Igguldens clothing. I was popular when I turned up with my presents on Saturday. Also, a massive Happy 40th Birthday to my brother Ben Muriata. You are one of the most loyal friends a brother could ask for, and I will always be there for you, mate. Catch up for a beer on the weekend. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. team and played against the Townsville Blackhawks.

Thomson impressed in his first hit-out and scored two tries in his debut game.

Cohen Emmi was next to make his debut in the Northern Pride’s Under 16 team and scored a try in his first game against the Mackay Cutters.

Congratulations to Jason Hallie who received the Most Improved award, and Cameron Nelson the Players’ Player and Best and Fairest for Under 16 at the Northern Pride’s awards’ presentation last Saturday.

FNQ Rugby League Juniors’ Round 8 results for June 11 - 12 Under 13 Tully 34 defeated Innisfail 4 Under 14 Tully 28 defeated Innisfail 22 Under 15 Tully 22 defeated Innisfail 14 Under 16 Tully 28 defeated Cairns Brothers 4

The Under 8 players were then invited to run out of the tunnel with Tully Tigers’ A-grade players, which was an unforgettable experience for this future generation of rugby league superstars.

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

In March, Jason Hallie, Braithan Ketchell, Cameron Nelson, and Colby Thomson from the Tully Tigers’ Under 16 were named in the Northern Pride’s Under 16

For up-to-date information on FNQ Rugby League games and venues, please visit the following link https:// www.playrugbyleague.com/.../fnq-rugby-league-5074.

Innisfail Brothers’ Under 14 team in the Tully grandstand dressing room.

Tully Tigers’ and Innisfail Brothers’ teams after their game in Tully last Saturday.

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Riders shine at Western Dressage Show in Innisfail LOCAL riders competed in the North Queensland Quarter Horse Association’s Western Dressage Show #4 Series Four held at Innisfail Horse and Pony Club

1st: Eva Bisset Oshay and Noble Freedom

Elliott 2nd: Little Peppys Princess and Julie Sain Level One Test E 1st: QXH Smart Like Chisum and Leonie Elliott 2nd: Little Peppys Princess and Julie Sain Level One Champion: QXH Smart Like Chisum and Leonie Elliott Reserve Champion: Little Peppys Princess and Julie Sain Level Test C 1st: QXH Smart Like Chisum and Leonie Elliott 2nd: Little Peppys Princess and Julie Sain Level Two Test E 1st: QXH Smart Like Chisum and Leonie Elliott 2nd: Little Peppys Princess and Julie Sain Level Two Champion: QXH Smart Like Chisum and Leonie Elliott Reserve Champion: Little Peppys Princess and Julie Sain Special thanks to Steve Thake and Stacey Locastro (Judges), Bobbi-Lee Philp, Zoe Gravagna, and Natalie Sachetti (pencillers), as well as the NQQHA committee for a well-run weekend.

This was the final show in Series Four and High Point award winners will be announced at the September show.

The A Class Western Performance show and Versatility Challenge scheduled to be held in Innisfail on June 5 - 6 were postponed due to waterlogged fields and will now be held on July 31 August 1 In conjunction with the Western Performance Show, a Ranch Versatility Challenge, including Ranch Pleasure, Ranch Trail, Ranch Reining, and Ranch Conformation will be held on Saturday and judged by Shane Massingham.

Abbi Rushton from Mena Creek riding Wyeena Green Acres. Photo: Real FNQ Horse Events

1st: Remember Chisum and Leonie Elliott 2nd: Navan Miss Legal Roc and Rita Carey 3rd: Squid and Alexis Evans 4th: The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain 5th: Rivolet Cadet and Elissa Rummery Youth 1st: Alexis Evans and Squid Basic Level (Non Sanctioned) Test E 1st: Remember Chisum and Leonie Elliott 2nd: The Lazy Colonel and Julie Sain 3rd: Squid and Alexis Evans 4th: Rivolet Cadet and Elissa Rummery 5th: Wyeena Green Acres and Abbi Rushton Youth 1st: Alexis Evans and Squid Basic Level (Non-Sanctioned) Champion Remember Chisum and Leonie Elliott Youth (Non-Sanctioned) Champion Alexis Evans Basic Level (Sanctioned) Test C 1st: Paris and Pam Evans 2nd: Strabbal Dunit On Deck and Paula Byrne 3rd: Squid and Pam Evans 4th: Remember Chisum and Leonie Elliott 5th: Toyboy Jagger and Sara Bala Basic Level (Sanctioned) Test E 1st: Strabbal Dunit On Deck and Paula Byrne 2nd: Remember Chisum and Leonie Elliott 3rd: Squid and Pam Evans 4th: Paris and Pam Evans Basic Level (Sanctioned) Champion: Strabbal Dunit On Deck and Paula Byrne Reserve Champion: Remember Chisum and Leonie Elliott Level One Test C 1st: QXH Smart Like Chisum and Leonie

Pam Evans riding Paris. Photo: Real FNQ Horse Events

Julie Sain riding Little Peppys Princess. Photo: Real FNQ Horse Events

Results were as follows: Introductory Level Test C 1st: Navan Miss Legal Roc and Rita Carey 2nd: Wyeena Green Acres and Abbi Rushton 3rd: Toyboy Jagger and Sara Bala 4th: Noble Freedom and Eva Bisset Oshay Youth

Introductory Level Test E 1st: Wyeena Green Acres and Abbi Rushton 2nd: Noble Freedom and Eva Bisset Oshay Youth 1st: Eva Bisset Oshay and Noble Freedom Introductory Level Champion Wyeena Green Acres and Abbi Rushton Basic Level (Non-Sanctioned) Test C

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THE International Rafting Foundation (IRF) was set up in 2000. The World Rafting competition held in 2019 was considered an extreme rafting event (natural setup). There will soon also be stadium events held.

Discussions for rafting to become part of the Olympics are currently underway.

With the strong possibility of the Olympics being held in Australia in 2032, it would be exciting for the Tully River to be used to host rafting, as many Olympic events are held outside of the main venue.

The 2019 World Rafting competitions in Tully was broadcasted to 1 billion homes across the globe.

In viewing terms, this was the equivalent of 7 million or more people who witnessed the action in the Tully River across the globe, broadcasted predominantly by the BEIN network in the Asia Pacific, and repeated regularly on sports channels across Europe.

Press releases went out to 35 different countries every day, with some countries having three stations that would share the news, and others up to fifteen.

In Australia, we had a fantastic response. In Japan,

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there was a strong following for the Japanese women’s team.

There were billions of hits on the various social media platforms of all the different teams and the IRF. Despite the traction created by all the views and the worldwide enthusiasm about one day being able to visit Tully to enjoy a rafting experience, COVID came along the following year and shut down the momentum and all the events and related commercial enterprises not just in Tully but across the globe.

Some businesses started their activities again six months after COVID hit, and now, one year later, several countries have recommenced their competitive events.

It would be wonderful if our Prime Minister would engage in discussions with World leaders to resume competitions. A potential starting point would be to open a specific Trans-Tasman bubble for competitors.

Mr Maifredi has a few ideas to support locals and local enterprise to get people back out on the river.

He thinks it would be great to host another ‘Rumble on the River’ competition where participants find clues as part of the mystery event.

Another idea could be using the safest section of the river to host day events for schools or corporate groups.

Image Credits: Sean Clarke, Media, Marketing & Sustainability, International Rafting Federation.

Silkwood Clay Target Club Herbert River Gun Club shoot LAST Sunday, a number of Silkwood shooters attended the monthly shoot at Herbert River Gun Club in Ingham, where the weather was unpleasant with misty rain.

Results were as follows: Event 1 - 25 Target Double Barrel (Cash Divide) AA - 1st: Barry Lansdown 24/25; 2nd: Daryl Grant 22/25 A - 1st: David Hobbs 25/25; 2nd: Rob Pack 24/25 B - 1st: Ted Matthews 22/25; 2nd: Gary Gimbert 21/25 C - 1st: Joe Collins 22/25; 2nd: Daniel Castorina 21/25 Event 2 - Single Barrel (Cash Divide) AA - 1st: Daryl Grant and Barry Lansdown 25/25 A - 1st: Steven Pack, Rob Pack and David Hobbs 20/25 B - 1st: Gary Gimbert 20/25 C - 1st: Joe Collins 21/25; 2nd: Daniel Castorina 18/25 Event 3 - 25 Target Point Score (Cash Divide) AA - 1st: Barry Lansdown and Ben Beazley 72/75

A - 1st: Tony Vincenzi 72/75; 2nd: Rob Pack 68/75 B - 1st: Gary Gimbert 72/75; 2nd: Ted Matthews 64/75 C - 1st: Joe Collins 65/75; 2nd: Daniel Castorina 58/75 Event 4 - Double Barrel Continental (Cash Divide) AA - 1st: Barry Lansdown, Ben Beazley, and Barry Bosworth 25/25 A - 1st: Steven Pack 24/25; 2nd: Tony Vincenzi and David Hobbs 22/25 B - 1st: Ted Matthews 24/25; 2nd: Gary Gimbert 21/25 C - 1st: Joe Collins 21/25; 2nd: Daniel Castorina 18/25 Event 5 - 15 Target Double Rise AA - 1st: Ben Beazley 24/30; 2nd: Barry Lansdown 19/30 A - 1st: Barry Bosworth 24/30; 2nd: David Hobbs 23/30 B - 1st: William Bosworth 23/30; 2nd: Gary Gimbert 20/30 C - 1st: Greg Mina and Steven Pack 21/30

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WHILE the weather has not been perfect, there have been several opportunities for the larger boats to travel out wide to fish the main reefs. Most boats have reported reasonable numbers of Coral Trout and assorted reef fish. The Spanish Mackerel have been around in huge numbers, with anglers reporting plenty of action by floating both live or dead baits and trolling lures.

The Nannygai remain a little more elusive; there have been some great catches, while other anglers have struggled to find the schools.

The shoals and rubble patches in the shipping channel have also been fishing well, with good numbers of school size Spanish Mackerel and the occasional Doggie Mackerel being caught.

The majority of boats have also reported some nice Grass Sweet Lip and Coral Trout but again a shortage of Nannygai.

As the water clears, large bait schools have started to move close to the islands and along the coast. This should quickly attract the schools of Tuna, Trevally and Doggie Mackerel that we begin to see at this time of year. It is often worthwhile jigging under these schools for Fingermark and Grunter; they forage around picking up the scraps and wounded baitfish.

Spanish Mackerel have also moved in close around the islands and headlands; these are larger versions in the 10 to 15-kilo size range and show a preference for trolled wolf herring and live baits.

Bottom fishing around the coastal islands has been reasonable, with catches mainly consisting of Grass Sweet Lip and Island Trout. There have also been some excellent reports of both Grunter and Fingermark.

The fishing for Barra and Mangrove Jacks has slowed, but some delicious fish are still being caught both in the coastal creeks and the Hinchinbrook region.

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Those bait fishing the estuaries have reported good numbers of big Bream and lots of school size Grunter.

The edges of the creek mouths are full of jelly prawn with lots of giant Tarpon, school-sized Trevally and the occasional Barra feeding on them. There has also been plenty of Flathead lying in ambush along the edge of the drop-offs and along the flats.

The Mud Crabs are still around in good numbers, so don`t forget the crab pots.

The low midday tides will cause problems at some ramps, such as Port Hinchinbrook.

Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully.

I have heard very little from the freshwater and expect things to be quiet until we get a warm spell.

At this early stage of the week, it looks like we are in for some good weather later in the week. Hopefully, this will carry on until the weekend and allow boats to travel out to catch a Mackerel; time will tell.

If the weather conditions take a turn for the worse, the ideal run in the tides on the weekend is perfect for fishing for Mangrove Jacks and Barra in the creeks, and I like the afternoon run in tide. Anglers could also fish this same tide for Bream, Flathead or Whiting. Either side of the evening, high tide will suit chasing Grunter up on the Hinchinbrook flats and in the coastal creeks.

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Tully Cane Farmer Graham Maifredi

Awarded the Order of Australia Medal

SARI HYYTINEN

A secret nomination passed the clearance of four referees, went before the Governor-General, and came up gold for Tully Cane Farmer, Graham Maifredi, who is to receive a 2021 Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services worthy of particular recognition.

It came after Mr Maifredi won a 10-year fight through a quagmire of regulations and differing opinion to successfully bring the World Rafting Series to the Tully River in 2019.

Now in 2021, he aims to continue his fight for his district. It takes a particular

person to commit themselves to working hard to better their community and not just for themselves.

These are the types of people who deserve recognition.

Mr Maifredi fondly remembers his humble beginnings as a farmer’s son, “I can still remember chipping weeds as a five-year-old with my grandfather.”

“I went from wanting to be a bin tracker driver to being a Boiler Maker at the (Tully) Sugar Mill; I got an apprenticeship there.”

“I finished eight weeks ahead of my block, so I had an early spring break from my apprenticeship. However, the

next day there was a training course happening on the Tully River. So, I took on the training course in November 89.”

“I started as a competitor as a 21-yearold. We got on to a plane, and we went to Hong Kong via Cathay Pacific straight out of Cairns. It was one of the first flights on that route to the Project Raft set up by Russians and Americans to form peace between the two nations.

It was like a peace rally. It was a good idea.”

“We were leading all the way until the last round where we missed a turn and lost by 3 seconds. We finished second back in 93.”

It was an unusual entry onto the world stage, which in 2019 brought millions to witness rafting in Tully. However, the most exciting thing Mr Maifredi shared about joining world rafting was that it allowed him to mix with many different cultures.

One of the rivers on which he competed in the early years went eight times faster than the Tully River during a flood.

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Image Credits: Sean Clarke, Media, Marketing & Sustainability, International Rafting Federation.