2021 May 14 Newspaper Edition by Wet Tropic Times

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REGION INGHAM Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Last 7 Days mm 1mm Mostly sunny 19 - 28 Cardwell Partly cloudy 20 - 27 MTD mm 6mm Tully Showers 19 - 26 Mission Beach YTD 2310mm Scattered showers 19 - 25 Innisfail Scattered showers 20 - 27 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Sunny 16 - 26 Cardwell Mostly sunny 17 - 26 Tully ASSISTANCE Dogs Australia is Calling for Partly cloudy 17 - 25 The Australian Public to Help Name One of Its Mission Beach Puppies Through The #Namethebravectopup Partly cloudy 19 - 25 Campaign Innisfail ADA helps Australians with a disability find Partly cloudy 18 - 26 a four-legged companion, to provide ongoing support and an unbreakable bond. May 2021: Assistance Dogs Australia and Bravecto are joining forces to name one of ADA’s puppies, through the #namethebravectopup campaign. Before the puppies are placed with a family, they are given a name, usually selected by ADA. However, this time round, it’s up to the Australian public to decide a name for one of ADA’s precious pups. Consumers will be asked to enter their favourite two-syllable name starting with ‘B’ and explain why their name should be chosen to win in 25 words or less, via a Facebook

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With the Bravecto and ADA partnership, each dog is protected against fleas and paralysis ticks which in turn reduces ADA’s vet bill expense significantly. ADA puppies are placed completely free of charge with clients across Australia. However, each puppy with the inclusion of training, food, veterinary treatment, kennelling costs and client placement, costs up to $40,000. Mr Lord adds: “The most important thing is the health and welfare of our Assistance Dogs. With the great support of Bravecto, our pups and dogs are protected from fleas and ticks. We trust Bravecto to help keep our dogs happy and healthy for our clients.” It’s important assistance puppies are given a name at the start of their training, as it’s crucial to their development. It takes two years to train an ADA puppy, with countless hours invested from expert trainers to transform each puppy into a fully-qualified Assistance Dog. To enter the #namethisbravectopup campaign visit https://www.facebook.com/ bravectoau

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News in Brief Mother’s Day

7 Kookaburras in full voice 7.30am on Mothers Day On top of Shire Hall Barbara Kremastos from Larsens has never heard or seen Kookaburras in town before They were continually laughing apparently Either depicting rain on horizon, a snake, or territorial noise, and another guy said 4 Willy wagtails making a lot of noise this morning too at his place.

please contact Irene Braddick on 0422 013 387, or Col Batts on 0428 681 295. If no one can be found, the proceeds will be spent within the community. The Tully and Mission Beach Clubs have already agreed to purchase a defibrillator for the Tully Community Support Centre, and it is near to the time when the Tully Club will make their annual donations to the various support groups in our community. Cassowary Coast Regional Council is currently collecting household batteries for recycling. There is a collection bin in the Civic Centre in Bryant Street. The Lions Clubs will still maintain the bins in Mitre 10 at both Tully and Mission Beach. The photograph shows Lions President, Col Batts, presenting a cheque to Alf McDonald of the Tully Masonic Club, to continue the work on the room for Eli Waddell. This construction on Eli’s behalf was undertaken with the generous assistance of many local people and was organized by Alf.

Tully Lions Club THIS year, Tully Lions Club celebrates 50 years of service to the Tully and surrounding district. Over the years, members have come and gone, but all have made a difference. Thousands of hours of community service have been undertaken over this time, to help our fellow man, and through such foundations like: Diabetes, Recycle for Sight, Drug Awareness, Childhood Cancer, Children’s Mobility, Youth of the Year, Need for Feed, Yasi - Feet on the Streets, Eye Health and Skin Cancer Screening. We have made a difference! If you know any past members who would like to attend, please contact Irene Braddick on 0422 013 387 or email: tullylions@gmail.com Venue: Hotel Tully Function Room, Butler Street, Tully

Hinchinbrook News in Brief Tully Lions Club news THE Tully Lions Club recently conducted a raffle, with the aim of raising money to send a student to Camp Kanga for a week of interesting and fun activities. It was a great success, and the club would like to thank the local community for their generous support. The raffle was drawn last Friday night, and the winner of the television was Don Taylor. Strangely, none of the clubs in the area have been able to find students who would like to attend the camp. This could be since, for the first time, the camp will be held during the school holidays (July 3-10). Or, perhaps, it is because there are no visiting overseas students. If any young person aged 16 to 18 years is interested in attending the camp, they should

Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021 Time: 6:30pm for a 7pm start Cost: $35pp (buffet) RSVP: Thursday, June 10, 2021

Hinchinbrook Business Workshops HINCHINBROOK businesses are invited to participate in social media workshops to be held by Socialeyes Media at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre. Socialeyes Media is a digital agency, which is passionate about assisting businesses to build effective social media and online marketing strategies. The first workshop is a Facebook Masterclass held from 5.00pm to 7.00pm, on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. This will be followed by an

Instagram Masterclass from 10.00am to 12.00pm, on Thursday, May 20, 2021. These workshops are free to all Hinchinbrook businesses and will be facilitated by experts in the field. If you are interested in attending these workshops, please contact the Council’s Tourism and Business Officer on tel. 4776 4600 for further information, or to RSVP.

Townsville Expo THE Council and the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism will be attending the region’s largest outdoor adventure, home and lifestyle event at Reid Park, Townsville, from May 14 to 16, 2021. This is an opportunity to engage with Hinchinbrook locals and plan your next Hinchinbrook getaway. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, attend the Townsville Expo to discover the breathtaking natural attractions that are in our own backyard.

Small Business Month MAY is Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM), celebrating the small businesses, which make a vital contribution to our economy. The QSBM celebrations will include the Family at Mungalla Station, and traditional Kupp Murri Feast, at 4.00pm, on Thursday, May 27, 2021. The Business Breakfast, with Gus Balbontin, will take place at 7.00am, on Friday, May 28, 2021. Gus is an investor, entrepreneur, business

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founder, and explorer, who has spent two decades helping businesses adjust their strategies, products, services, culture, and individuals, to better deal with rapidly changing markets. Both the Business Breakfast with Gus Balbontin and Family at Mungalla Station are proudly supported by the Queensland Government, Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, and Mungalla Aboriginal Tours. Tickets are available for purchase on the Townsville Tickets’ website.

Works Notice – Rotary Park THE Council is pleased to announce that the Rotary Park upgrade works will commence from Monday, May 17, 2021, weather permitting, for approximately six weeks. During this time there will be closures to parts of Rotary Park, including the existing playground. The Council requests that the public to be cautious around the works being undertaken, and to adhere to signage as directed. The Council would like to thank the community for its cooperation whilst these upgrade works are being undertaken. The Rotary Park Upgrade is a joint initiative of Works for Queensland Funding, Local Roads, and Community Infrastructure 2020- 2021, and the Queensland Government. For further information, please contact the Council’s Infrastructure Assets Manager, Monica Accornero, on tel: 4776 4706.

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Tully’s water quality is a stand-out

Left to right: Greg Shannon, Cane Productivity Development Manager, Tully Sugar; Nyssa Henry, Chief Scientific Officer, Officer of the Great Barrier Reef; Chris Condon,Tully, and Murray Canegrower; and Don Colls, Lower Tully Canegrower. Photo by Jillian Cable JILLIAN CABLE LOCAL cane and banana growers, their industry representatives, and other interested parties, came together with scientists and government delegates, at the Tully Water Quality Science Forum, held at the Grandstand, Tully Showgrounds, on May 7. The event was organised by Fiona Barron, Wet Tropics Paddock to Plate Coordinator, and her team from Terrain NRM. It was a wellorganised and informative morning with the scientific data, its modelling, and outcomes, well-presented in a ‘plain English’ format by the scientists involved in its analysis and modelling, and an opportunity for the non-scientists in the room to ask questions and present their viewpoints. Of the fifty-four participants, local Canegrowers included Chris Condon who has farmed in the Murray and Tully regions for twenty years; Don Colls, a farmer in Lower Tully for 26 years; and David Singh, a cane and banana grower from Kennedy; amongst many others. Also present were Greg Shannon, Cane Productivity Development Manager, Tully Sugar, and Peter Lucy, Manager, Canegrowers Australia. The event was opened by a stirring ‘Welcome to Country’ delivered by Clarence Kinjun, a Gulngay Traditional Owner. A highlight of the morning was the advice from Ryan Turner, Principal Scientist – Water Quality Investigations, Department of Environment & Science, Australia, that there appeared to be a downward decline over time in Diuron concentrations in the Tully River, and, whilst still being reviewed, this is good news and local farmers should be proud. The Wet Tropics Waterway Health Report Card 2020, reporting on data from July 2018-2019, was presented by locally born identity, Nyssa Henry, Principal Scientist, Office of the Great Barrier Reef. The Tully Basin

region remained ‘good’ with the score increasing from 63 in 2017-18 to 68. Farmers of the Wet Tropics region were acclaimed for the recorded significant increases in the area of sugarcane land farmed using nutrient management best practice since 2018. This included an increase in best practice of 16.2% in the Tully catchment. Tully also recorded a 7.8% increase in sugarcane land using pesticide management best practice since 2018. These are standout results!

Broaden the science, fund new technology, and support our growers SENIOR Research Scientist – Catchment to Reef, at James Cook University, Jane Waterhouse, provided an overview of the Great Barrier Reef and its water quality, at the Tully Water Quality Science Forum on May 7. She highlighted the Reef’s highly diverse 345,000 km2 and 2,600km of coastline, and annual economic value of $5.7 billion. She also delivered a short summary of the Scientific Consensus Statement (SCS), which is to synthesise the best available scientific evidence to support decision-making and ensure that the Reef policy is current. The SCS is updated every five years and includes a risk assessment and management prioritisation. Its scope is broad, and concerns not just agriculture, but is also intended to include aquatic coastal systems, urban areas, ports, social factors, and delivery options. In 2017, a scientific peer review determined that ‘the Reef’s ecosystems continue to be in a poor condition, and that the greatest water quality risks were nutrients, fine sediments, and pesticides.’

Danielle Skocaj, Principal Researcher – Soils, Nutrients, Farming Systems, at Sugar Research Australia, asked if the impact of climate variability (as distinct from climate change) on water quality and farmers’ productivity was being considered, and if there was any government funding to research this factor. She was advised that climate variability was recognised as an issue and that funding to research it was a decision for government. Kennedy cane and banana farmer, David Singh stated that he would like to know the percentage of the effect of climate variability on the Reef versus the percentage due to land development. He opined that funding and research should be proportionate to what is causing the damage. Carl Mitchell, from the Office of the Great Barrier Reef, provided an overview of the Paddock to Reef Integrated Monitoring, Modelling and Reporting Program and its scope across all sources of land-based water pollution. The program’s stewardship extends to public lands, agriculture, urban and industrial areas. He advised that a pilot program for Councils was being developed and that the next Regional Report Card will provide information collected from this pilot. When asked why the focus was on farmers and graziers, Nyssa Henry, referred to the Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan’s FAQs which outline that everyone needs to play their part in improving water quality but that ‘the largest contribution to nutrient, sediment and pesticide run-off is broad scale agriculture.’ It states that ‘Urban and other land uses, including marine and industrial, contribute less than 1% to the fine sediments discharged onto the Reef. Urban areas contribute 9% of the anthropogenic dissolved inorganic nitrogen load and may be important at local scales. (2017 Scientific Consensus Statement)’. Danielle Skocaj, from Sugar Research Australia, questioned the small amount of data collected from the paddock monitoring sites and opined that there needed to be a minimum quantity of quality data monitoring. Carl Mitchell responded that they were working out the gaps to build better data and would be very keen to run more trials with farmers assisting to obtain the data needed. Peter Lucy, Manager, Canegrowers Australia, asked from which properties the data had been collected, and was advised that the data was spatial data, and thus, privacy protected. Nyssa informed attendees that the Water Quality Report Card is used to report to Federal and State Ministers, using the best available science following independent review. It is also used to develop policy and to calculate if the program represented best value for money. She advised that they needed more farmers to opt in to increase the data collected. A local farmer stated that they would like to know the return on their investment in new management practices and to receive data that was more specific to

their needs. Richard Hunt, Science Technical Officer at Wet Tropics Waterways Partnerships, spoke on the diverse partners in the Wet Tropics Waterways’ Team. He defined waterways as including freshwater, estuarine, inshore. and offshore waterways. The team assesses the conditions of the waterways i.e.: water quality, habitats and how these relate to plants and animals living in them, by sourcing data from existing monitoring programs. On being asked, he confirmed that only fish are monitored, due to resourcing issues. He noted that the Wet Tropics Report Card for Tully was a pleasing ‘B’ (good), for water quality concentration (not load). Adam Northey, from the Management Practice Adoption (MPA) Program of Paddock to Reef, provided an overview on how data was collected and interpreted to monitor the adoption of improved land management practices and systems, and to report on the land management target. Initially, the target was for 80% of landholders adopting improved processes by 2013. In 2017, the target was changed to 90% of land in priority areas under agriculture to be managed using best management practice systems for water quality. From this target, the Sugarcane Water Quality Risk Management Framework 2017-2022 was created which considered the proportional area of sugarcane water quality risk in the areas of soil, nutrients, and pesticides. It adopted data from 2016 as the benchmark and each year would seek evidence of management practice changes against the benchmarks and revise the benchmark. The areas reported upon have also increased over time, resulting in more data being collected. Adam advised that the current targets end in 2022 and will be the subject of an independent review. Once the new targets are determined, there will need to be consultation with key stakeholders and benchmarks will need to be updated to determine existing compliance with the new targets. As a consequence, the Risk and Quality Frameworks will also need to be reviewed. Brendan Powers from APSIM presented on 10 years of water run-off monitoring at the two sites in Tully. He noted that from the 13 soils, 39 climate files, 7 soil management, 6 nutrient management, 4 mill mud management, 4 planting dates and 6 rotation start years, a total of 743,488 simulations had been modelled. David Waters, Principal Scientist (Modelling), spoke on catchment modelling and the question of ‘why model, why not just monitor’, with advice that the pollutant loads vary with climate, modelling spans a fixed climate period to highlight land management improvement, and it also explores future scenarios. The modelling considers changes in industry (both new and ending) and has three external reviews over the course of the program. Continued on page 5...

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CONTINUED from page 4... Ryan Turner, Principal Scientist - Water Quality Investigations, Department of Environment & Science, Australia, provided an overview of the Pesticide Reporting Portal. He advised that it was non-point source monitoring, as everyone upstream has an impact on the river. All data is available and downloadable to the public. Diffuse contaminants, event conditions and ambient conditions are monitored. Currently, large scale water and sediment monitoring is cost prohibitive with some monitoring stations costing in excess of $100,000. However, recent technological advances in Queensland, significantly reducing the price points of different types of monitoring equipment, will revolutionise water monitoring and allow more comprehensive data to be received in real time. Ryan also advised that the total amount of sediment load can be influenced by discharge (flow), water quality concentrations and catchment size. It is also influenced by what is happening in the catchment – its condition, land use, geology etc. He informed attendees that nitrogen is mobile and changes. The Pesticide Guidelines in the National Water Quality Management Strategy consider that the greater the concentration of pesticide, the longer it remains and the more repeated the exposures, then the greater the impact and biological risk. Dr Nader Sallam, Project Officer with Sugar Research Australia, enquired about standard variation data and Ryan responded that there was less variation

in the Wet Tropics and that the data is location specific, but that he would be happy to provide it. Another attendee asked that the Department considers monitoring the river upstream to determine if issues with water quality were coming from areas higher than the farms. Ryan responded that he had done this previously in another area, where the farmers were trained to take the data. Ryan opined that he would actively encourage the farmers to become involved. He also advised that, on average, only 13% of Tully’s nitrate load comes out of the Tully Gorge rainforest. An attendee stated that there would be more cost benefit for farmers if they were able to know the exact location of the source of any problem. A major concern raised by the growers was the resetting of the targets, and whether or not they would be realistic, and if regulation would be imposed as a result. They were informed that the Practice Adoption Targets would have a five-year timeframe and advised that Water Quality Targets will also be reset in 2022, including setting the nitrate concentration. The farmers were informed that a stakeholder target working group would be formed, together with further engagement, and that it is anticipated that draft targets would be released in March 2022 and finalised by mid-2022. The growers reiterated their trepidations with ensuring they can still maintain yield, the need for more specific data, and larger data sets, and

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for cost-benefit analyses relevant to their situations. Most coastal Wet Tropics’ residents, agriculturalists included, enjoy fishing, spending time on the water, and eating its bounty, and they care about the waters and the Reef’s condition. The local farmers are largely selfemployed businesspeople, personally responsible for their livelihoods and very hardworking. The land management practice changes already adopted in Tully have resulted in the good Report Card, but also increased costs to them, with an example provided of the extra labour costs involved in harvesting partial areas of their farms over a longer period in order to reduce run-off. The passion and intellect of the scientists is impressive. Their modelling has been acclaimed internationally. Their funding scope, and use of only existing available data, and its limitations, should be noted. A model is only as accurate as its data and selected variables or assumptions. But we should also note the opportunities presented by new technology to widen data collection, if funded. The drive of the scientists to identify the issues affecting the Reef and offer to engage directly with the farmers, to train them to source more data and desire to have more opt into the program should be respected. And therein lies the key – more data overall, more specific data, the adoption of new technology, a broader scope, and additional funding for this, and to research climate variability, to undertake cost-benefit analyses, and to financially

support the farmers should further changes to management practices be mandated resulting in significant impost upon them; most particularly if a ‘one size fits all’ approach is adopted due to what might (or not), on deeper and more specific investigation, be identified as the poor practices of a few, or, indeed, from an entirely different source. It is hoped that ongoing robust engagement with the growers will allay their fears, not reinforce them, and that the targets set will not negatively affect yield, be realistic, and either easily and cheaply achieved, or, alternatively, suitably funded. The Tully Water Quality Forum was an excellent opportunity for the scientists, government representatives, member associations, and the growers to meet and respectfully exchange viewpoints. It is up to the State and Federal Ministers to ensure that this goodwill is harnessed. Jillian Cable CMgr FIML CAHRI GAICD DESS (Juris) Fr is a Business Consultant specialising in Corporate Governance, Compliance, Change and Human Resource Management, and a Freelance Journalist for the Wet Tropic Times. She has recently settled in Tully and is not affiliated with the growers, the scientists, or the government.

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ANNETTE Horner, Treasurer of Cardwell MOW, and her husband, Patrick, have decided to leave Cardwell and move south, resulting in Annette resigning from her position. Annette has been a Cardwell Meals on Wheels Volunteer for 10 years and became its Treasurer in 2013. In appreciation for her services and contribution to the community, a farewell brunch was held at the Cardwell Beachcomber Restaurant on Thursday, May 6, when President, Bev Altadonna, presented Annette with a gift, and wished her and Patrick well in their new endeavours. Cardwell MOW will celebrate its 40th year of service in 2021, and on June 3, will hold a function at the Seabreeze Café Lounge, commencing at 5.30pm, for Volunteers and Clients. Anyone who has been involved with our organisation over the last 40 years is welcome

to attend this special event, and for catering purposes should please contact President, Bev Altadonna, by telephone on: 4066 8836, or via email: cardwellmow@ hotmail.com by May 27.

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Deliverer, please contact Lisa Cartwright, Convenor, on mobile no: 0428 980 104 or via email: cardwellmow@ hotmail.com. Meals are provided every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at a cost of $11 per meal and they are sourced from Churches of Christ.

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‘Us Versus Them’ is the worst way to think SARI HYYTINEN ‘US Versus Them’ is currently being used a lot in our society and it does not serve a purpose that benefits most people. When in war, both sides need to believe that the other side lacks humanity, or they will not be able to fight against them. I often ask myself ‘who benefits by making workers think that their bosses are only out to exploit them, and bosses who think that workers only want to make a wage that is so exorbitant that it will destroy the company?’ This, to me, appears to be a ‘divide and conquer’ tactic, used to only cause division, rather than to establish positive working relationships. These types of assumptions ensure that very few people want to be in business anymore because it is rarely sustainable, and ultimately results in a significant increase in unemployment (or underemployment). Existing businesses, as a consequence, may decide out-source to other countries for cheaper wages, with which no new player in the Australian market can compete (continuing to then maintain their monopoly). If you are a worker, then I am sure that you often wonder why your employer makes the decisions that they make. If you are an employer, then I am equally sure that you wonder why your staff make the decisions that they make. ‘Assumption’ is the mother of all screw-ups. If you have never inspected the accounts for a business and are assuming than your boss is rich, and all their decisions are being made for purely selfish reasons, then perhaps you need to do a bit more research and find out why your boss is making their decisions. If you are a boss and you think that staff members are constantly asking for items that only appear to benefit them and not the team, perhaps you need to dig a little deeper into their lives and learn more about what is affecting them. Office culture is important. If you do not know why the people around you do what they do, and you are not willing to ask, then you will never understand their motivations. If you only work on assumptions and assume they made a decision for all the wrong reasons, then you are going to want to ensure that they are not able to keep making such decisions. In the longer term, the work environment will become a place that no one wants to go because it is no-longer a team but is just a group of individuals caught in the same area who believe they are right when they probably are not. Being friends when you work along side each other matters. It matters more than you realise.

Tully treated second-rate IT is most disheartening to see that the Mayor and the Planning department of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council are, once again, treating our town and rate payers as second-rate citizens. The Government gave $500,000 to be spent on a total refurbishment of our Caravan Park to comply with 5-star standards. I do not consider that demountable toilets and no

Friday, May 14, 2021 laundry meet 5-star standards. With $250,000 spent on demountable toilets, who pocketed bonuses etc. from the $250,000 spent on such shoddy buildings? Our town is trying to attract VISITORS, not send them further afield. I understand that if all the money is not spent on that facility, then the balance has to be returned to the government. To the Mayor, I consider your treatment of this town to be an absolute disgrace. Where are your priorities towards this town? None are evident! You are obviously trying to extract the remains of this money for the Innisfail area, which is only a small part of this Shire. Not once have you put an ARTICLE in the local newspaper in regard to our Caravan Park, to me that is just showing how gutless you are. Vicky Goldsmith Tully

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Mother’s Day Biggest Morning Tea a huge success JILLIAN CABLE WITH gloriously sunny, but not too hot weather, around fifty people enjoyed a happy and extremely successful ‘Mother’s Day Biggest Morning Tea’ on Sunday, May 9, at Googarra Beach Caravan Park, and helped raise vital funds to assist those impacted by Cancer. Whilst an ideal opportunity to treat mothers on their special day, many unaccompanied men attended to show their support for such a good cause. The event was organised by Nina Jordan, owner with her husband, Ron, of the Googarra Beach Caravan Park, and raised $1,640 for the Cancer Council. Nina has participated in the Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea since 2016. Unfortunately, last year’s event was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Nina was once again strongly supported by the

Nina Jordan (left), caravan park owner and organiser of the Mother’s Day Biggest Morning Tea, and Leah Isaacs (right), from Googarra Beach Caravan Park, behind one of the morning tea tables.

community’s generous response to her call for donated prizes for the day’s raffles. There were 70 prizes donated by businesses and individuals, together with a Lucky Door prize of a $100 gift voucher donated by IGA Tully. Petals and Beanz donated posies for all the ladies who attended. “I wish to express my heartfelt thanks to all the donors. You will receive a personal letter of thanks from me for your wonderful community spirit. I know that many of you were hit hard by COVID-19. I am truly overwhelmed by your kindness and support,” advised Nina. “I could not hold this event without the help of my staff and the wonderful ladies of the local community. A special thank you to you all!” Nina added. Everyone who came had fun, met some new people, and caught up with old friends; and all are looking forward to next year’s event!

Some of the many, generously donated prizes. Photos: Jillian Cable

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Kings of the High C Three Tenors tribute show coming to Innisfail

Popular Australian tenor, Roy Best; soprano, Alison Jones; and narrator, Chris McKenna; will light up the stage in Promac Productions' new show, ‘Kings of the High C Pavarotti, Domingo & Carreras...Their Lives and Hits’, at Con Theatre on May 21 MARIA GIRGENTI AFTER the extremely successful ‘The Great Tenors’ show in 2019, Promac Productions return to Innisfail for the ‘Kings of the High C Pavarotti, Domingo & Carreras....Their Lives and Hits’

performance on Friday, May 21, at 7.00pm, and is one of the first live shows to return to the iconic Con Theatre postCOVID. This new production is dedicated to the 'Big 3' of Pavarotti, Domingo and

Carreras, their lives, and their hits, in one big show set against a backdrop of wonderful imagery on the big screen. Roy Best from Opera Australia, and currently guest soloist with the Australian Pops Orchestra, will be joined on stage by international Soprano and leading lady, Alison Jones, together with rising virtuoso on the piano, William Schmidt, and narrator, Christopher McKenna. The audience will be treated with the highly popular songs made famous by three of the most successful tenors the world has ever known, together with a sprinkling of Boccelli. Their classic hits include ‘Libiamo’ from La Traviata, ‘O Sole Mio’, ‘Nessun Dorma’, through to Broadway hits such as ‘Be My Love’, ‘Strangers in Paradise’,’ Loveliest Night of The Year’, ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ amongst many others. Best, who was born in a small country town near Melbourne, enjoyed singing from a young age and was a member of his Primary School’s Choir. Some years later, he was invited to audition for the Metropolitan Boys’ Choir. He was also part of the Australian Children's Choir and was offered his first role in ‘Tosca’ with the Australian Opera at the age of 10. During his high school years, Best

Last Friday’s Social Session was won by Marlies Maussen and Joan Aranas with 63.5 per cent. Roslyn Doherty and Norm Louk came second with 62.1 per cent, and Dawn Way and Nuala Clayton were third with 56.3per cent. Tuesday night’s session was won by Gillian Marano and Ken Muhling with 57.5 per cent, followed, very closely, by Alan Giles and Delmo Ganza in second place with 57 per cent. Steve Vigh and Roslyn Doherty came third with 47 per cent. On Friday, May 14, we will hold the ‘Elda Lyon’ Pairs. Please select your own partner and be seated by 8.45am.

usually make 8 tricks, and, occasionally, one side can make 9 tricks. However, it is rare for either side to make 10 tricks. Firstly, you may well go minus when they were going minus. There is a prevalent feeling that the judgement of the opposition is infallible, but they are just as prone to error as you. As they are likely to fail at the 3 level, why take that result away from them. Secondly, there is a far higher incident of penalty doubles at the 4 level, since they know you are bidding beyond your means. While you will frequently escape unscathed with your 2 level and 3 level bids, it will not pay you to venture to the 4 level. To learn more about the Bridge Club, please visit our website: www.ingham. bridgeaustralia.org

On Tuesday, May 18, a ‘Help with Play’ session will be conducted. Please be seated by 6.15pm. If you need a partner, please telephone Ann on 0408 090 451. Tip of the Week: Do not compete for a part-score at the 4 level. In order to make 4H or 4S, you need 25 points, therefore you need the same to make 4C or 4D. If both sides are bidding and you know you do not have the points for game, it is unwise to venture past the 3 level. When the points are roughly equal and both sides have a fit, both sides can

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Ken Muhling and Alan Giles came second in the Townsville Bridge Club’s Novice Pairs.

struggled with his singing voice and, as a result, put his singing on hold for quite some time. It was not until 1999, when he joined a choir, that his love of singing was re-ignited. He began taking lessons and his new tenor voice evolved. Best's singing career did not take off until he was aged in his early 40s. Following completion of an adult apprenticeship as a mechanic, Best worked for 17 years restoring and racing vintage cars and V8's. A pivotal moment for Best occurred in 2006, when he appeared on the ABC reality series, ‘Operatunity Oz’. He was one of the show's finalists and was offered a place to perform with professional opera singers in ‘Rigoletto’ at the Sydney Opera House. Since then, Best has been in principal roles in many operas with numerous orchestras and performed alongside Australia's finest artists, Marina Prior, and James Morrison. The trio are excited about returning to Innisfail as Best said they had received a warm welcome and the audience had been extremely appreciative. "We are hoping the community of Innisfail will embrace the return of live shows to the theatre and enjoy being taken on a unique musical journey of the world's three most famous tenors." Seats are limited, so do not miss out on the new ‘Kings of the High C’. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $35 or $30 prepaid online, Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) $75, and $15 Students via www.trybooking.com/BQIRF link.

Ingham Bridge Club WHAT a great win! Congratulations to Ken Muhling and Alan Giles on coming second in the Townsville Bridge Club’s Novice Pairs last weekend. Well done, you two!

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Women on Wheels for Mother’s Day CLARE WATSON A debut event, Women with Wheels, held by Cardwell Community Events, was a huge success and had crowds flocking to Cardwell over the Mother’s Day weekend. “We were very happy with the whole weekend; it was a really good weekend for Cardwell,” said Thea Ormond, who was an organizer of the event. We just had lots of people all day coming and going; the whole main street was full of cars.” Festivities kicked off on Saturday at 4:30pm, with a special talk called ‘Looking for Adventure’ from Anne-Marie Lescot, a motorbike rider originally from the south of France, who has travelled extensively throughout Australia. She told captivating stories of the wilds of Australia, crossing the Tanami Desert in the 1970’s on her Suzuki 370 SP. She

also travelled the Kimberley and went on a wild adventure to the tip of Cape York. Some of her stories included almost being caught in a bush fire, crossing flooded croc infested waters, coming off her bike a few times, and dealing with riding in deep sand and on rocky roads all over Australia. Her ‘go get ‘em’ attitude has brought her through life and death situations and earned her great respect within the biking community. Whenever she was told it was too dangerous to go, she went anyway, and picked up some amazing stories of community, survival, and generosity along the way. Lescot now lives in Cairns, and still rides every day. She encouraged women to take adventure into their own hands and get out and explore this beautiful country. Saturday also saw the Townsville band, Midlife Crises, play on the Cardwell foreshore, drawing crowds for the live

Marie Dunn from Townsville, winner of the 2021 Women with Wheels Judges choice – Car. Photo by Fiona Croft

music and drinks in the beautiful ocean air and friendly community environment. On Sunday morning, May 10, there were over 50 market stalls at the Mother’s Day Markets, with everything from plants, homemade goods, condiments, to different flavours of banana bread. Food trucks were on hand for hungry shoppers, and there was entertainment for children, with a blow-up bouncy castle with a slide provided by Partyzone from Townsville. “The event just brings so much to the town,” Ormond said. The Herbert River Community Band also provided live music for the morning, and the Cardwell Lions held a BBQ to raise money. The main event of the weekend was the Women with Wheels Show, where women from all over the region came and showcased their motorbikes and cars. People from Townsville, Tully,

Midlife Crises playing at the Cardwell Foreshore on Saturday night. Photo by Clare Watson

Cardwell, Ingham, Innisfail, and Cairns, flocked to the event. The categories included a People’s Choice Award, and Judges Award, for both the cars and motorbikes. The People’s Choice Award was also a fundraiser for Mission Beach teenager, Tomika Read, who is suffering from a rare neurological disorder and is undergoing treatment in Brisbane, raising $405.85. Marney Mynott from Cairns, on her Softail Slim S 2, won both the People's and Judges Choice Awards for the motorbikes. Annette Treseder from Mission Beach, with her 2020 5 litre GT Mustang, won the car People's Choice Award, and the Judges Choice Award went to Marie Dunn from Townsville, with her 2009 VE Commodore 6-cylinder wagon. Ormond is already planning the next year’s Women with Wheels event. “We received great feedback and look forward to growing it into a bigger event each year.”

Annette Treseder from Mission Beach, winner of the 2021 Women with Wheels - People's Choice – Car Mustang. Photo by Fiona Croft

Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service (CCDFVS) Supporting women and children affected by domestic and family violence. If you or someone you know is currently experiencing, or has experienced domestic and family violence, support is available. The CCDFVS is able to provide: • Adult and Child counselling • Case Management • Court Support • Crisis Intervention • General Support • Assistance with DFV orders • Safety Planning and Risk Assessments • Assistance with security upgrades • Advocacy • Information and • Referral services

Marney Mynott from Cairns, winner of both the People's and Judges Choice Bike, on her Softail Slim S 2 at the 2021 Women with Wheels. Photo by Fiona Croft

Services are provided in Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach and Cardwell. For more information or to see one of our Counsellors please call 4068 1004.

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

Anne-Marie Lescot in Cardwell after giving her talk ‘Looking for Adventure.’ Photo by Clare Watson

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CRIME WRAP

COMMUNITY A 23-year-old Bambaroo man was also intercepted travelling in a Toyota Landcruiser around 3.30pm Sunday afternoon allegedly travelling at 141km/h in a 100km/h zone. The three drivers were all issued with a $1,245 traffic infringement notice, eight demerit points and a licence suspension notification.

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The 49-year-old Earlville woman driving the Suzuki Alto was flown to Cairns by helicopter for medical treatment. The passenger of the Suzuki Alto along with the driver and passenger of the Hyundai Accent were treated at the scene before being transported to hospital.

Investigations are continuing. Unlawful use of a motor Break and enter, Goondi Single vehicle traffic vehicle THE pictured Honda XR100 motorbike was allegedly AT around 4.30am on May 3, a Toyota Yaris was stolen stolen from a Knox Avenue address between April 26 crash, Damper Creek

from a Pease Street, Tully address. Two boys, both aged 17 from Wongaling Beach, will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act in relation to this incident.

Burglary, Innisfail Estate POLICE are investigating an attempted burglary at a Terka Street address on May 5. Initial investigation suggests that at around 1.30am, the resident of the address was disturbed by a noise. The resident pulled a curtain open and as a result, disturbed three people who ran from the address. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police and quote QP2100823590. Police want to remind residents of the importance of ensuring you take adequate measures towards home security. Remember to: • Ensure external doors and windows are locked when you are not at the house or when you are a distance from the property (e.g. in the backyard or at a neighbours house) • Consider fitting security screens to your doors and windows and ensure they are locked • Keep trees and shrubs trimmed to ensure visibility to your property • Lock away items of value such as bikes, lawn mowers and garden tools • Keep garage doors closed and locked when not in use • Consider installing security lighting including sensor lighting • Consider engraving property • Record serial numbers and keep them in a safe place for easy reference • Become familiar with your surroundings, neighbours and the cars that they drive

and May 4 during a break and enter at the address. Initial investigations suggest entry was gained through an unlocked window. Other property stolen includes a Play Station 4, Play Station 4 games, Play Station 4 controllers and a smart watch. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police.

High range speeding VASA Views Cairns Road Policing Unit intercepted a 52-yearold Babinda man around 9am on the Bruce Highway allegedly travelling at 141km/h in a 100km/h zone. Kennedy Townsville Road Policing Unit intercepted two drivers on the Bruce Highway at Kennedy across the weekend. A 53-year-old Kirwan man travelling in a Subaru Impreza was intercepted around 3pm on the Bruce Highway allegedly travelling at 146km/h in a 100km/h zone.

The driver and only occupant of the vehicle, a 28-year-old Atherton woman, received a small number of abrasions from the incident. She was able to remove herself from the vehicle and was transported to hospital for observation. Investigations are continuing to determine the cause of the crash.

Drink driving charge, Innisfail AT around 1.30am this morning (May 11), a 37-yearold Mena Creek man attended the front counter of the Innisfail Police Station to have an outstanding matter resolved.

Theft from vehicle, South Innisfail POLICE are investigating the wilful damage to a vehicle and the theft of the pictured shoes. Initial investigations suggest between midday on May 6 and 6pm on May 7, three windows on a yellow Nissan Tida were smashed and entry was gained to the vehicle when it was parked on Mourilyan Road. A pair of Converse sneakers (pictured) were stolen from the vehicle.

It will be alleged he had driven his vehicle to the police station whilst heavily intoxicated. Officers conducted a breath test and he was charged with drink driving and driving an unregistered vehicle. He is scheduled to appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on May 24. He was issued with documents in relation to the outstanding matter.

Traffic crash, Flying Fish Point Road, Innisfail Estate AT around 11.30am on Sunday morning, police attended a traffic crash on Flying Fish Point Road. A 32-year-old Wangan woman driving a blue Mitsubishi ASX attempted to make a U-Turn and collided with a white Honda CR-V, pushing this vehicle into a parked white Hyundai i40.

High range drink driver, Tully A 39-year-old Tully man was allegedly three times over the general alcohol reading when he was intercepted on Saturday morning. He was stopped by police for a roadside breath test around 2.30am on Bryant Street. As a result of that test, he was transported to Tully Police Station for further testing where it will be alleged he returned a reading of 0.155 per cent BAC. He was issued with a notice of suspension and a notice to appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on June 6.

CARDWELL Police attended a single vehicle traffic crash that occurred at around 6.30am this morning (May 11).

The driver of the Honda CR-V received minor injuries and was treated by ambulance officers at the scene. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact police.

The driver of the blue Mitsubishi ASX was issued with a traffic infringement notice for making an improper U-Turn.

A weekend of serious traffic crashes across the Cassowary Coast

Armed robbery, Innisfail

POLICE want to remind motorist to stay focused to their surrounds particularly whist driving at night and when approaching intersections and roundabouts.

It will be alleged she entered an Edith Street business around 6.30pm and approached staff stating she had a gun and a knife.

Two vehicle traffic crash, Silkwood FOUR people were fortunate to not receive any life threatening injuries after their cars collided Saturday afternoon (May 8). Police are continuing their investigations into the two vehicle traffic crash that occurred around 2.40pm. Initial investigations have established a blue Suzuki Alto was travelling east on the Silkwood Japoon Road towards Kurrimine Beach and has failed to stop at the intersection, colliding with a white Hyundai Accent and then with a railway crossing power pole.

POLICE have charged a 34-year-old Ravenshoe woman following an alleged attempted armed robbery in Innisfail last night (May 11).

She then allegedly demanded a number of pharmaceutical drugs. Customers in the store approached and apprehended the woman until police arrived. Upon police arrival she was taken into custody without further incident. There were no weapons located. Further enquiries led to police seizing a small quantity of drugs (nitrazepam and tramadol). She was charged with one count each of attempted armed robbery, possess dangerous drugs and possess restricted drugs and is due to appear in Innisfail Magistrates Court today (May 12).

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Dancers finish on high note in final days of 38th IDBDS dance competition

Cassowary Coast dancers major award winners: Heleana Kuhn, Adelle Page, Bianca Brant, Karla Calleja, and Amity Stewart. Photo: BWP Studios Modern Jazz Solo 16 years MARIA GIRGENTI THE 38th annual Innisfail & District Ballet & Dance Society competition wrapped up in fine style, culminating in the awards presentation last Wednesday evening, with several local dancers taking home trophies. Adjudicator, Maria Shanks, from Buderim said she was impressed with the high level of talented dancers in Far North Queensland, especially in the tap section, and loved seeing so many stunning costumes. During the eight days, Adjudicator Shanks provided professional feedback and strived to encourage and inspire all young performers to continue their journey of participation in the performing arts. Dancers who placed first, second and third at the Innisfail competition have automatically qualified to represent their dance community at the 2022 Showcase Australian Dance Championships from January 16 – 22, on the Gold Coast. Local dancers featured strongly and received first place trophies, second and third medals, VHC medals and ribbons, and HC ribbons, over the final three days of competition with the results as follows:

1st: Karla Calleja National Solo (excluding Scottish & Irish) 18 years and under 1st: Adelle Page 3rd: Bianca Brant VHC: Amity Stewart Song and Tap Solo 15 - 18 years 2nd: Bianca Brant 3rd: Karla Calleja All Abilities Solo (any age) 1st: Desmond Venturato, Matthew Hodgson, Krystal Her, Charis Dorrington, Jade Leecherta, Kai Duncan, Ghislaine Ross, Pa Nhia Her, Makayla McDonnell, and Frances Hoad Modern Contemporary Solo 15 years 3rd: Bianca Brant Song and Dance Championships Senior (15 - 18 years inclusive) 2nd: Bianca Brant 3rd: Karla Calleja Tap Championships - Junior (11 years & under inclusive) Slow & Fast 1st: Amity Stewart Modern Slow/Lyrical Solo 11 years VHC: Heleana Kuhn Modern Jazz Solo - 11 years

Modern Contemporary Solo 11 years

HC: Heleana Kuhn

VHC: Heleana Kuhn

Song & Soft Shoe Solo - 12 - 14 years

Dance Works Academy won second place with their performance of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious in the Song & Dance Groups 13 years & under. Photo: Maria Girgenti

2nd: Adelle Page HC: Michelle De Faveri and Chloe Broccardo Hip Hop Solo 12 years & under 1st: Heleana Kuhn Song & Dance Championships Intermediate - 12 - 14 years 1st: Adelle Page 3rd: Chloe Broccardo VHC: Michelle De Faveri Modern Championships - Junior - 11 years & under (slow & fast) 1st: Heleana Kuhn Speed Tap Solo - 18 years & under 2nd: Emma Russell VHC: Michelle De Faveri HC: Stevie Chizzotti Any Style Trio (maximum age 18 years) HC: Alexis Cavallaro, B'Elanna Timms and Haylee Brown Hip Hop Solo 13 - 18 years 2nd: Emaleigh Willey VHC: Casey Cook Musical Theatre/Cabaret (18 years & under) 1st: Adelle Page 2nd: Michelle De Faveri 3rd: Bianca Brant Major award winners: Junior Modern Champion: Heleana Kuhn Intermediate Song & Dance Champion: Adelle Page Intermediate Tap Champion: Adelle Page Most Promising Tap Dancer: Adelle Page Aggregate Runner Up (12 -14 years): Adelle Page Age Champion (15 - 18 years): Bianca Brant Most Outstanding Costume (Ursula Song & Dance): Bianca Brant Most Promising Cassowary Coast Senior Dancer: Karla Calleja Senior Tap Champion: Karla Calleja Aggregate Runner Up (15 - 18 years): Karla Calleja Junior Tap Champion: Amity Stewart Most Promising Cassowary Coast Junior Dancer: Amity Stewart

Michelle De Faveri in the Waltz Tap Solo 12 -14 years section. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Mia Terry was awarded a VHC in the Intermediate Tap Championships 12 -14 years. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Adelle Page was awarded first place for her Russian Scarf Dance in the National Solo 18 years & under

Karla Calleja won third place in the Waltz Tap Solo 15 -18 years. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Multimillion-dollar facility to Optimise the Ingham region FALLON ROOCKE ENTREPRENEURIAL, philanthropic, and inspirational, are all words used to describe Kara Christopher, the woman leading Ingham’s Optimise Health and Wellness to new heights, with a state-ofthe-art allied health, primary healthcare facility, currently in development. Optimise Health and Wellness was established in 2018 by Kara Christopher and provides health and rehabilitation services to a broad range of clients, from children to the elderly, disadvantaged youth to people battling illnesses and mental-health conditions. The business’ primary focus is forming authentic relationships and

Kara Fien, Lorelle Ravell, from the Optimise Health and Wellness team

building community capacity, and this multimillion-dollar facility will ensure this continues to evolve. It will be the first of its kind to Ingham, with countless benefits anticipated to be had throughout the region. “We have spent over two years working on options for this development, and we are thrilled to be another step closer to our brand-new space, which will be just under 500 square metres,” Mrs Christopher advised. “We are really excited about this, not only for us, but for the opportunities that this new facility will bring to the Hinchinbrook and Lower Cassowary Coast region.” When Optimise Health and Wellness opened in January 2018, the team was comprised of only two Occupational Therapists, a Receptionist, a Therapy Assistant, and a Trainee Health Worker. The business was so well received by the community that it has grown to a team of 47 staff, offering various services and capacities.

MUNDOO State School (MSS), a small school with a lot to offer, is continuing to grow its enrolments, and had a busy and productive First Term in 2021, with many activities and events. MSS's excellent reputation for academic and social/emotional wellbeing programmes is highly acclaimed within the local community, with Mundoo being a school of choice. The school welcomed new Prep Year 2 Teacher, Jessica Rynne, who completed a Bachelor of Primary Education Degree and, for the past four years, has been teaching Prep - Year 2 at Banana State School in Central Queensland. New Teacher Aides, Jade Reitano and Deb Stevens, are filling in whilst Lori Baker is on leave. Kristina Haig, who has been Principal at Mundoo since July 2015, stated that staff take pride in delivering excellent education through high quality teaching and learning programmes, as well as by providing a supportive school environment.

time, and input have been invaluable.”

“In anything that we do, we want to achieve something special. This new building will allow the community to access and utilise the innovative space in the way our participants currently do, as well as allowing for increased space for services to be delivered comfortably.”

The new space will allow new services to be added to address the needs of all participants, as well as a large open plan area that can be used for functions, exhibitions, health education programs and much more!

Located in a prominent area of Ingham, with street frontage on Cartwright and Elanor Street, the design will blend modern architecture with the beautiful Station Hotel beside the property. “It’s a multimillion-dollar project, and we are happy to be reinvesting back into the community,” Mrs Christopher stated. “We started to work with I4Archietecture earlier this year, and Josh from JW Construction joined us for the entire journey. Their knowledge,

“We have spent a significant amount of time exploring a variety of options that will meet our functional and practical needs, but that will also be financially viable.”

In addition, the start-of-the-art space will allow the team to grow, and new roles will be advertised to fill these positions towards the end of the year. “Our main goal is to create lasting and positive relationships for people who need it most, as well as providing access to services for our local community.” “The business is booming because of the amazing staff we have and the benefit these programs provide to the community as a whole,” said Mrs Christopher.

Concept artwork for the construction of a multimillion-dollar allied health, primary healthcare facility for Optimise Health and Wellness.

Mundoo State School to celebrate 125 years of education MARIA GIRGENTI

“As our business developed, we found that we really needed to have additional space to deliver services to our community in the way we intend for them to be delivered – totally accessible,” Mrs Christopher said.

"This year, we will be focusing on building the literacy capabilities of students in the early years. We value our close partnership with parents and the wider community to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment." "Our small school truly offers a personal approach to education and has a proud tradition of providing our students with opportunities to grow as happy, confident, responsible, and successful learners."

participate in the Queensland Virtual STEM programme run through the Global Tropics Future Project and the Queensland Virtual STEM Academy at Thuringowa State High School. MSS’s Playgroup is held in the school’s library, on Wednesdays from 9.00am - 11.00am. The cost is a gold coin donation to assist with the provision of tea, coffee, and resources. Families need to bring a hat and morning tea for their children. Adults in attendance are required to sign in and use hand sanitiser. In Term 1, students participated in swimming, cross country, and the

Bullying No Way Day, and parent information sessions were held. Upcoming events are the Under 8s Day on May 19, the camp at Tinaroo from July 13 – 16, and Mundoo School's 125th Celebrations and Fete on 13 - 15 August. Enrolments are still open for Term 2 from Prep to Year 6. For further information, please contact the school on telephone number: 4064 2250 or via email: admin@mundooss. eq.edu.au and for upcoming events and updates, please visit Mundoo State School’s website and Facebook page.

Classrooms have received a makeover, with new furniture. Ten iPads have been purchased for lower school years. The Tuckshop is open every Friday, with orders to be received by Thursday morning. The Breakfast Club is open every morning from 8.15am, thanks to generous donations from Innisfail Woolworths and Ned's Bananas. Students strive to abide by the school rules of ‘Be Safe, Be A Learner and Be Respectful’ and the School motto of ‘Honour First’. MSS offers camps, sports programmes and selected students

Principal Kristina Haig with Mundoo State School’s Senior Leaders

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See you at the Festival INGHAM, May 28 to June 6, 2021

FTER a forced cancellation of the Australian Italian Festival in 2020 due to COVID-19, it is exciting to share with you the news that the 2021 Australian Italian Festival will be held this year. The committee is eager to present to the region a fantastic event full of great food, entertainment and fun for all ages. The Carnivale in TYTO Parklands which is the feature event, is scheduled for June 5 and 6, 2021, and will feature entertainment, great food and fun for all ages. Children 16 and under are free if accompanied by a paying adult. Wilmar is once again the proud sponsor of our “Kids Corner”, where all rides and entertainment is free of charge. This year Tommy the Train is included as part of the entertainment for the children. There are some changes to the festival design this year, with new events added and venues changed. However, the core ideals of a cultural festival that celebrates Italian migration’s influence on the Hinchinbrook Shire’s cultural identity will still be evident. The first event is an exhibition TYTO Gallery on May 28, 2021, which traces the Canecutters history. The exhibition is open to the public from Saturday, May 29. On May 28 is a Regional Dinner which is a ticketed event. The dinner will include authentic Italian dishes for all to enjoy and we have entertainment. Come dine under the stars at TYTO and enjoy the ambience of great food, wine and entertainment. The Regional Dinner is sponsored by Coscer Financial Partners. The Hair and Fashion Extravaganza is a regular feature of the Australian Italian Festival

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ter tainme and will be held on June nt, F o o d, Compe 4 at TYTO Parklands. titions This year we have and Kid’s Cor ner is added an upcycle/recycle fashion competition. Local designer, Trish Bellero, has run workshops for secondary school students to assist them with their designs. This competition is open to adults as well. The Hair and Fashion Extravaganza is sponsored by NQIB Insurance. (North Queensland Insurance Brokers) New to the Festival is TYTO Ephemera. This exciting RADF (Regional Arts Development Fund) supported installation art event collaborates with Ingham Arts Action, and local artists will bring art to the park. Artists will be asked to respond to either the natural beauty of the parklands and wetlands or the unique cultural mix of Hinchinbrook Shire. This exhibition will coincide with the Festival and beyond the final weekend. We are fortunate to have Homunculus Theatre Company as part of the Festival in 2021. They will be running a masks workshop on the Saturday before providing roving entertainment around the Festival site. http://homunculustheatre.com.au/ Regional Arts Network (RASN) have sponsored these performances and workshop. Come for the Festival and stay for a while is our catchphrase. Stay to enjoy all that the Our major sponsors: natural beauty of the Hinchinbrook has to offer. In the district we have the best of bush and beach, great shopping, friendly accommodation and people. As you can see there are lots going on both before and after the festival.

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Late of Abergowrie Road, Ingham Loving Husband of Maureen; Father of Katrina & Paul; Father in-law; Brother; Brother in-law; Much loved Grandfather of Kirstin, Amber, Samantha & Alexanda; Great Grandfather of Mckenzie, Aria & Kade; Uncle; Cousin and Friend to many. All Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service of the late MATTI KANGAS which is to commence at 10.00am Tuesday, 18th May, 2021 at St Mark’s Lutheran Church, Townsville Road, Ingham. No Cortege. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations to Palliative Carers Committee Inc. PO Box 155 Ingham, Qld 4850 would be appreciated.

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Weird Science Rupert Sheldrake GREGORY SWAN IN science, observations of the world are the most important thing, much more important than theory, rules, or scientific consensus. Anyone studying applied sciences starts to see areas where the theories or rules cannot explain observations of the world. This happens across many fields. One scientist, Rupert Sheldrake, has made a life's work of understanding these anomalous aspects of life on earth. Rupert Sheldrake, a biologist, noticed that genes and DNA do not seem to be able to explain how an organism forms its structure. Sheldrake, in this regard, is correct, we do not seem to be able to explain how organisms form based on genetics alone, in fact, we cannot predict a person’s height accurately looking at their DNA, regardless of the amount of artificial intelligence and bio-analytics used.

Rupert Sheldrake has studied the statistical behaviour of humans and animal populations, as well as patterns in the universe, and has created a theory of a "morphogenetic field", or a field which connects all organisms and physical processes that contains "blueprints" or a type of collective consciousness. Sheldrake believes this morphogenetic field contains information, but not energy in the traditional sense. These fields are believed to be created by physical forms but also influence new physical forms. Based on this, DNA may not be a total blueprint for an organism, but a blueprint for a type of morphogenetic field antenna, which downloads the rest of the information from the field. In this context, it is important to note that science cannot explain where memory and consciousness is stored. The brain may not be a computer; it may be an antenna that accesses consciousness from a higherlevel informational field, like a morphogenetic field. This theory was developed from some extremely interesting observations, such as experiments showing dogs and cats getting excited when their owners are coming home. Another observation was how caterpillars retain memory as butterflies, even though they go through a change which liquidates their bodies and brains, preventing any memory being physically stored. An observation, to which almost everyone can relate, is that many people can feel when they are being watched. Sheldrake has shown this to be the case with a controlled experiment. Another interesting experiment was done by Sheldrake on BBC television, in front of 8 million viewers. He showed a hidden

Friday, May 14, 2021 image and then explained what the hidden image was. He then broadcast this in other places in Europe and conducted a survey to see how many people recognized the pattern of the hidden image. A famous experiment that validated this theory was the “Hundredth Monkey Effect”, where animal experimenters were feeding monkeys fruit and observing how they acted. Some of the monkeys found that you can wash the sand off the fruit in the water, and other monkeys observed them and then started doing the same thing. Around this time, experimenters noticed all around the world that monkeys started spontaneously carrying out the same action. These observations and experiments have been collected in a book, "Seven Experiments That Could Change the World: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Revolutionary Science". 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.

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Knuth hits out over mass water releases SUNWATER is releasing an average of 395 megalitres of water from Tinaroo Dam every day for the month of May and could increase that amount to 500ML a day which will impact severely on farmers and recreational users in the dry months to come. Member for Hill Shane Knuth is questioning the State Governments decision to release water for environmental flows when we have had significant rainfall and mass flooding in our region. “Already the Barron River has had at least four to five floods this year and is being replenished by springs and creek flows,” Mr Knuth said. “Farmers are extremely concerned as to why Sunwater is releasing water after the recent wet and I am outraged that they are releasing such an exorbitant amount. “People are excited to see dam levels reach over 90 per cent. However, as we all know these levels can drop

significantly, over the winter period, and if Sunwater continues to release high volumes of water.

About 30 years ago the maximum release of water was 150 mega litres a day.

Mr Knuth is asking why has Sunwater now easily doubling that amount of water for release?

“We don’t want to see water allocations for farmers cut in six months’ time when it could have been avoided.” Mr Knuth said he had been on contact with Sunwater and has written to the Minister questioning the amount of water they are releasing straight after significant rainfall. “It is ridiculous to throw this water away. Farmers are planning for their crops now which are to be planted in 6 months’ time. If water is going to be released now dam levels could drop significantly and this will affect water allocations,’ he said. “This is why we need urgent approval and funding for the North Johnstone Transfer to go ahead.” He said that the Tablelands needed water security, not be worried that allocations will be cut every year.

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Bowls News South Johnstone Babinda Bowls THE winners of Thursday’s Social Bowls Bowls were Les Maxwell, Ron Omodei, and

LAST Saturday saw both the Division 1 and Division 3 Teams play at South Johnstone, with the Division 1 Team wining against Brothers Edmonton, and the Division 3 side being defeated by Tully.

The Social Bowls on Sunday was a special day for all the Mothers who came along to play a social game. In the Triples, the team of Fred Caltabiano. Steve Ollson and Lyn Myrela were victorious over Albert Holder, Kevin Villalba, and Tim Kerrigan. In the Pairs, Rooster McCarthy and Cathy Hitchings won against Shane McInerney and Vera Rowe This Friday night, the South Johnstone Bowls Club will be holding a celebration night for the longest serving member of the club, and Club Patron, Wally Kriesel. All members and guests are invited to come along and celebrate with Wally and enjoy a great night of Bare Foot Bowls. Division 1 will travel to West Cairns this Saturday. The team is comprised of S. McInerney, R. McCarthy, T. Burns, T. Edgerton, A. Hansen, J. O’brien, M. Roots, D. Leach, K. Deegan, K. Foord, S. Raciti, and K. Albert.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls FINALLY, the weather conditions were perfect for last Thursday’s Social Bowls, and a great roll-up of 30 bowlers played two games of triples. The winners of the day were Snow Clark, Steve England, and Bill Hoskins. It was good to see club games being played during the week. In club pairs, Mick de Vries and Ian Humphreys were too strong for Mal Clifford and John Kremastos. Frank Catelan and Mike Roots prevailed over Graeme Anderson and Gordon Goes, in a close game; whilst Chips McCaffery and George Edgerton defeated Sergio Dalla Pozza and Doug Juhas. In A-grade Singles, Sergio Dalla Pozza defeated Sam Micale whilst Jim Martinod defeated Mal Bright. An extra end had to be played in the B-grade Singles before John Kremastos defeated Warren Sinclair. Please check the notice board for more games to be played. Congratulations to our 3rd Division Pennants’ team after their win against Silkwood. Despite some improved bowling on previous games, the First and Second Divisions’ teams both suffered defeats. Please check the notice board for Pennants’ teams.

Ron Trackson. The runner ups were John Sheehan, Bill Price, Joe Vella, and Jim Azzopardi. Please have your names in by 1pm, for a 1.30pm, start this Thursday. For next week’s competitions, please check the board and/or organize your own games! Pennants on Saturday will be held as follows: Division 1 at Gordonvale Division 2 at Babinda -vs- Marlin Coast Division 3 at Innisfail -vs- Tully.

Ingham Ladies’ Bowls THE finals of the Championship pairs were played, and J. Craven and N. Evans defeated an unlucky B. Eddleston and P. Miguel, 22/5. Social Play: P. Brown, J. Colson, J. Fenoglio, and L. DiBella 22 -v- R. Doherty, M. Moore, A. Rutherford, and G. Cockrell, 14. Cut-throat Singles: E. Piotto 103, J. Casanovas 78, K. Rotondo 41. For Social Play next week, any competitions, plus photos, please check our Facebook page.

The week at Silkwood Bowls Club

Delmo Tarditi, 26/25, in a close game. Ladies A-grade Single Club Championship Tuesday, May 11 Lee Mayell and Jean Messina had to play 29 Ends to determine who would be the first to reach 25 shots. Congratulation to Lee Mayell who finished with 25, followed by Jean Messina with 20 shots. Social Bowls Wednesday, May 12 Ann Hollingsworth and Anna Della Bella defeated Alan Hudson and Tim Wallis, 32/14. Barry Green and Brian Brooks defeated Delmo Tarditi and Bev Marsden, 28/20. For those who wish to experience the fun and challenges of lawn bowls, we offer FREE COACHING LESSONS! 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. SBC members and those who wish to join us, the Annual Membership fee is $100.00. For second club members, the yearly fee is $ 20.00. You can also follow us on Facebook.

Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, May 5 John Taylor and Joanne Townsend 14 -v- Ray Downing and Joan Mercer 14. Mary Bacic and Pam Staier 11- vJudy Hood and Val Zamora 10. Winners of the free drink were Mary Bacic and Pam Staier. Sunday, May 9 There were free Green Fees for all ladies for Mothers’ Day. 16 players competed in 2 games of 10 ends (2-4-2). Team 1, Ian Revi and Ron Senini (8), -v- Team 2, Adrian Woollard and Bev Harrop (11). Team 3, Leno Ceccato and Pam Staier (11) -v- Team 4, Ray Downing and Toni Buick (5). Team 5, Gavin Buick and Joanne Townsend (8) -v- Team 6, Mary Bacic

Friday, May 14, 2021 and Val Zamora (8). Team 7, Robyn Brunello and Joan Mercer (6) -v- Team 8, Rod Tennant and Lou Brunello (11) It was nice to see Rod, Lou, and Ron, helping in the Kitchen after smoko!!! 2nd Game Team 1 -v- Team 8 (18-4). Team 4 -vTeam 2 (10-7). Team 3 -v- Team 5 (147). Team 6 -v- Team 7 (7-7) The winning Team for the day was Team 3, Leno Ceccato and Pam Staier. Tully defeated South Johnstone in the Men’s Pennants Division 3 on Saturday. Well done! Players are reminded to put their name on the board for Mixed Pennants, Consistency and Men’s Singles. The Draw will be held very shortly. In Club competition Walking Pairs Mary Bacic and Avis Ray defeated Val Zamora and Joanne Townsend. They now play Bev Achilles and Judy Hood. Ladies Championship Singles Judy Hood defeated Mary Bacic, to take top honours. Congratulations!!

Macknade Bowls PLAYED Thursday, May 6 Social – Triples: M. Marbelli, F. Rosadi, M. Hugo, defeated L. Marbelli, C. Gard, K. Nixon 17 to 13. Social – 4/3: G. Nixon, S. Walklate, K. Haupt, D. Golinski, defeated B. Haupt, J. Hugo, H. Walklate 22 to 14. We celebrated our mothers and furmothers with a lovely afternoon tea and white carnations. Played Sunday, May 9 Social – Rinks: M. Marbelli, A .Fudriga, S. Walklate, S. Wright defeated B. Haupt, L. Marbelli, H. Walklate, K. Haupt 23 to 20. Social – Rinks: J. Thompson, P. Wright, C. Gard, S. Gough, drew L. Marbelli, L. Schifilliti, M. Thompson, J. Righetti 22 to 22.

DIVISION 3 of the Men’s Pennants at Innisfail on Saturday, May 8 Two teams from Innisfail/Babinda were too strong for the two Silkwood teams and declared 2 Wins of 23/11 and 21/11. Congratulation to the Innisfail teams. Ladies’ Queensland Championship

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Last week’s Queensland Ladies’ District Championship resulted in our TFNQDLBA Bowlers claiming a successful 4th position, out of 20 competing, to put TFNQDLBA on the map. Congratulations! Silkwood Men’s Single Club Championship on Sunday, May 9 This was a close decider of who will be progressing to the next round to ascertain the 2021 Club Champion. Len Charman and Tony Cates went headto-head until the last end, when Len Charman was first to reach the 25th shot. Thank you to both for the very entertaining game. The results were: Len 25 shots and Tony 24 shots. Social Bowls Barry Green and Alan Hudson/Mirella Berryman defeated Lee Mayell and

Macknade Bowls: (L-R) L. Marbelli, M.Thompson, K. Haupt, S. Walklate, and S. Wright.

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Golf News Tully Golf ON Saturday, May 8, we played a 4BBB, with prizes donated by Dave Morris, of Morris Milk. Thirty-six players teed-off under perfect conditions. Winning the day on a count back, with 45 points, were the team of Amar Gurung and Wade Stuart, relegating Jim Boston and Johno Dean to second place. Rounding out the placings was the father and son team of Carlo and Charlie Manno. Rumour has it that young Charlie finished the day with sore shoulders from carrying the old fella all day. NTPS 2/11 Ladies: Betty Favier. Men’s 2/11: Walter Miller, with Amar Gurung taking out 7/16. Thanks again to Morris Milk for putting on a great day. Next week’s game is a Single Stroke, sponsored by Raycare Family Pharmacy. Thursday afternoon’s Sporters had 32 players, with Debbie Sutherland taking home the 9-hole comp with 20 points, and Ted Davis winning the 6-hole with 14 points. Rundown prizes went to Geoff Grainger with 18 points, and Johno Dean, on a count back, with 17 points. Jim Boston took home the prize for the least putts, having 12. NTPS 1/10: J. Wagner 2/11, Steve Wells 3/12, Jim Boston 5/14, L. Wise 7/16, Mick Ellicott 9/18. B Grade: Debbie Sutherland C Grade: Steve Wells.

El Arish Golf FINE weather equates to satisfying scores in our three competitions last week. On Tuesday, we played a Stableford event, with the added chore of ‘keeping tally of putts’. Fran Lomas came home the winner with 40 Stableford, followed by runner-up, Marie Pavan, on 37. Fran went on to win the least putts with 24. NTP on #2/11 Men’s’ was taken by Wayne Bolton. The #5/14 Ladies was won by Rhonda Bliss and the Approach

SPORT Shot on #9/18 ‘Wayne’s World’ was won by Marie Pavan. The sponsor was thanked by the winners for their sponsorship of the day. Sporters’ Thursday had a great field of 37 players, with several new members joining up. The 1st 9-Stroke was played with the following results: 1st: Ben Lowe on 25 2nd: Wayne Kimberley on 29 3rd: Caryl Lavell on 30. Least putts: Gavin Camilleri on a c/b with 14. Mattie Smith had great tee shots winning NTP on #1 - #2 - #4 and #7, with Rod Rackley taking #3. The winners thanked As Auto & Spares for their sponsorship on the day. A Stroke event was played on Saturday with the following results: Men’s’ 1st: Troy Kopp 65 Nett 2nd: Gavin Camilleri on 66 Nett Ladies’: 1st: Fran Lomas 66 Nett 2nd: Colleen Ingold 67 Nett NTP Men’s’ #2/11 Gavin Camilleri #4/13 All-In Colleen Ingold #5/14 Men’s’: Troy Kopp; Ladies: Fran Lomas This Saturday, a Single Stroke event, sponsored by G.A. Flegler, will be played - see you on the course!!

Innisfail Golf IT has been wonderful to experience fantastic golfing weather last week. A sincere and heartfelt thank you to the Grounds Crew for completing the work on the golf course. The Innisfail Classic was held over two days last weekend. Thanks to everyone for downloading the Check In Qld App; it is a lot easier to check in now. Saturday sponsored competitions – 18 holes A special thank you to the team at Cairns Golf World for their continued sponsorship. In turn, to reward the continued support from our members, Golf World have increased the Monthly Medal prizes.

Golfers took to the course and enjoyed fine weather conditions at the Innisfail Golf Club Classic

The rain pelted down last Saturday morning, but, as the saying goes ‘If you don’t play in the rain in Innisfail, you don’t play much golf.’ On a difficult and waterlogged course, Jake Cockle was the best score in from the morning groups, with 70 nett. He was closely followed by Addi Butorac, who was second at 71 nett. The afternoon groups had better weather, but still had a wet course. The players tried hard but could not chase down the leader. 1st: Jake Cockle, 70 Nett 2nd: Addi Butorac, 71 Nett 3rd: Stephen Todd, 72 Nett With the possibility of rain, the Juniors played a short course and were introduced to stableford scoring, which was good lesson for these emerging players. No Junior Golf was held last weekend, due to the Innisfail Classic, which featured 18-hole Juniors, Caine Cockle and Kai Greven. Members are advised annual club memberships will shortly be due and are to be paid by June 30. The Medal of Medals final will be held on the June Monthly Medal and will include the winners of the Monthly medal from December 2019 to May 2021. Congratulations to Fred Costello who was the lucky winner of the Innisfail Junior Golf Mother’s Day raffle and special thanks to all who purchased tickets and Larsen’s Xpress for their support. Please check out Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around our region. Upcoming events - May May 14 - Friday Sporters competition May 15 - Top End Apps 4BBB Stableford May 16 - Junior Golf May 19 - Wednesday All Sporters May 21 - Friday Sporters competition May 22 - Vandeleur & Todd Stableford Matchplay May 23 - Junior Golf May 26 - Wednesday All Sporters May 28 - Friday Sporters competition May 28 - Coaching with Luke Newman May 29 - Peak Aviation Single Stableford May 30 - Junior Golf

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Stephen Todd competed in the first day of the Innisfail Golf Club Classic

Addic Butorac in action on the course on the first day of the Innisfail Golf Club Classic last weekend

Golfers on the course during day one of the Innisfail Golf Club Classic

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Innisfail United Football Club’s junior and senior teams secure solid wins

Ashton Vecchio and Trent Finta were goal scorers for Innisfail United in the Under 14/15s JPL game against Marlin Coast. Photo: Maria Girgenti MARIA GIRGENTI

Jack Garae scored six goals for Innisfail United Premier Men's Reserves

AFTER wet weather forced the postponement of FNQ Football fixtures for the past two weeks, soccer action and glorious weather made a welcome return last weekend, with Innisfail hosting Marlin Coast Rangers at Steve Corica Oval on Saturday. Last Friday, the Innisfail Premier Ladies’ team were at home against Leichhardt, and, despite a determined effort, had a narrow 3 - 1 loss, with Kayla Turner the sole goal scorer, whilst the Premier Ladies’ Reserves had a 4 - 0 loss. Innisfail's 3rd Division Men's team travelled up the hill to face Atherton and triumphed with an 8 - 4 victory. Goal scorers were Damien Musumeci 4, Leo Di Carlo 2, Marcus Cini 1, and Jasper Di Carlo 1. After a dominant first half display, the Innisfail United Premier Reserves’ team

were 4 - 0 in the lead at half time over Marlin Coast Rangers and went on to score a comprehensive 10 - 0 victory and three, well-earnt, points. After two weekends of FNQ Football fixtures having been washed out, Junior Premier League games resumed last weekend, with three games played at Steve Corica Oval on Saturday. The Under 13 JPL registered a 5 - 2 win over Marlin Coast, whilst the Under 12 JPL team went down to Marlin Coast 4 -1, with Regan Dean scoring Innisfail's only goal. The Innisfail United U14/15s JPL team played against Marlin Coast at Steve Corica Oval last Saturday and were victorious with a 6 - 2 win. The goal scorers were Zaviah Di Carlo 2, Trent Finta 2, KJ Crowley 1, and Ashton Vecchio 1. The Innisfail United Under 14/15s Division 1 team travelled to Endeavour Park, Cairns, and were defeated by Atherton 4 - 1. The Innisfail United Premier Youth team lost against Marlin Coast 2 - 0. The Innisfail United Premier Men's team held a slim 1- 0 lead over Marlin Coast at half time and ended a great day with a convincing 5 - 0 win. The first round of the Johnstone River Junior conference also began last Saturday at Steve Corica Oval, with the Boogan, Mission Beach, Innisfail Tigers and Tully Flames teams from Under 6 to Under 11 in action. Round 5 FNQ Football fixtures will see Innisfail United's 3rd Division team hosting JCU Strikers at Steve Corica Oval this Friday, May 14, at 6.30pm, followed by the 2nd Division at 8.30pm.

Reed Bonassi in the Under 13 JPL game against Marlin Coast. Photo: Maria Girgenti

Jujhar Singh in the Under 13 JPL game between Innisfail United and Marlin Coast at Steve Corica Oval 2. Photo: Maria Girgenti This Saturday, May 15, the Innisfail Premier Youth, Premier Reserves Men’s, and Premier Men's, as well as the Under 12, 13, 14/15s JPL teams will travel to play Edge Hill at Tiger Park, Manunda.

Tehel Hayman-Rubach shoots her way to C Grade High Gun State champion MARIA GIRGENTI PROMISING young shooter, Tehel Hayman-Rubach, from the Silkwood Clay Target Club competed at the Queensland Clay Target Association’s (QCTA) State Trap Carnival at Roma from May 1 – 3, where she was crowned C Grade High Gun champion, and returned home with the winner's sash, a gold and a bronze medal, and finished 10th overall in juniors. The carnival attracted over 300 shooters from across Queensland, with a field of 60 shooters in C Grade, 40 in the women's category, and 40 juniors. The 15-year-old, who was one of the youngest competitors at the carnival, started in C Grade and then moved up to B Grade before the handicap event on the second day. She claimed gold in the C Grade Double Barrel, with a perfect score of 50/50. Hayman-Rubach was sitting second overall in C Grade, only two points behind Dusty Dallas aged 13/14, until the Point Score, where she achieved a score of 143/150 to finish third. The B Grade Point Score ended in a shoot off with three other competitors,

who included a 15-year-old boy, and a man and a woman both aged in their 60s - 70s, with Hayman-Rubach eventually claiming bronze. Having only taken up the sport with her father, Joshua, two years ago, this was Hayman-Rubach's third competition this year. Hayman-Rubach said she has a fiercely competitive nature, and was extremely nervous, but was pleased at how well she performed under pressure. As her father was unable to attend, Hayman-Rubach's aunt, uncle and mother drove her to Roma for her first state competition, where she joined fellow shooter, Emma Thurston, also from the Silkwood Clay Target Club. Hayman-Rubach especially wished to thank the Silkwood Clay Target Club, in particular, Barry Lansdown, for his coaching, information and advice, as well as the Atherton Gun Club and members, Montana and Dave Ellery, for their continued support. During the COVID lockdown in 2020, Hayman-Rubach kept busy by working alongside her father in his concreting business and her shooting was put on hold for six months.

Sport and fitness play an important part in Hayman-Rubach's life, as she previously played rugby league for Edmonton Storm and was part of the Under 14s Cairns District Rugby League representative team in 2018 - 2019. The Year 10 student at Babinda P-12 State School also plays touch football and takes part in a BEAST program three times a week at school, which involves burpees, sprints, beep tests and push ups. Hayman-Rubach now has her sights set on competing at the Silkwood Clay Target Club's Annuals next month, which is a great lead-up event to the Northern Zone Shoot in Townsville in August, where she hopes to perform well and gain selection in the Northern Junior/Women's teams. Her future aspiration is to one day represent Australia in shooting and compete at the Olympics. Any individuals and businesses interested in becoming Tehel's sponsors to assist her to compete in future carnivals, should please contact Joshua Hayman-Rubach on 0410 470 472 to discuss options.

C Grade High Gun State champion,Tehel Hayman-Rubach, wearing her winner's sash, and gold and bronze medals which she won at QCTA State Trap Carnival in Roma. Photo: Maria Girgenti

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Shane Muriata JUST so you are aware, all of you North Queensland Cowboys supporters who tried to call me after the game to let me know my team, the Bronx, had been beaten by your side, please let me be the first to tell you that my mobile just happened to go flat, Telstra went down, I was out of range, and the dog ate the ‘phone, which would explain why I could not take any calls. I really appreciated everyone taking the time to show their concern for me when Valentines Holmes kicked the winning field goal, thank you all so much! As for the game itself, well, it was nothing short of a classic, to which we have become accustomed when our Queensland sides do battle in the local Derby. I thought Jake Clifford was fabulous in his comeback game; he really put his stamp on the match. In reality, Brisbane should have won, but you cannot tell that to Linda Davies, as she already believes the Cows are the greatest thing since sliced bread! Oh, and yes, there were other games. The 50-0 thrashing by the Melbourne Storms inflicted upon the hapless Bunny’s was something to behold! I mean even the Hubble Telescope did not see that one com-ing. Addo Carr just keeps going like a car, scoring 6 tries, pretty much

the same amount of push ups I did last night at the gym. The Dragons, Parra, and the Knights, were all back into the winners’ circle, but the most exciting victory was the Sea Eagles’ effort against the Warriors, who looked more like Gus the Bus than Jake the Muss. In local footy news, the CDRL Tigers were given a lesson in footy on the weekend, when the Cairns Kangaroos jumped all over them like, well, a Kangaroo, in scenes reminiscent of the movie classic Skippy! The only thing to report that is remotely worth mentioning, is that Superman Darian Burton played three games which included 18s, Reserve Grade, and A grade. I also wish to make special mention of mountain man, Thomas Busch, who played like a man possessed. The last time I saw someone running over people like him, was when Achilles defeated Hector in Troy down near the Banyan Bridge. Massive congratulations to Jonnie Hughes and Jenna Morgan for the birth of their son, well done! With Game 1 of the 2021 State of Origin series only a few weeks away from announcing their teams, I have come up with a team that should take Queensland to back-to-back series’ wins when we take on the Blues. Like every other year, the ‘NSW Lose’ will have more talent to choose from, so we will once again call upon our soldiers to do the job. Wayne Bennett has stepped down as coach, but with a departure

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comes an arrival of someone who, I be-lieve, deserves his chance, Paul Green. We have an array of stock, so it is important to get it right. Jake Friend is no longer there, so Harry Grant will have more of a role to play this series. Kaylin Ponga will be back, so that reshuffles the back three. Here is my team. Please send in your teams to the Wet Tropic Times by next Monday if you have one.

Queensland State of Origin Team 1. Kaylin Ponga

4. AJ Brimson 5. Kyle Feldt 6. Cameron Munster 7. Daly Cherry-Evans 8. Christian Welch 9. Harry Grant 10. Josh Papalii 11. David Fifita 12. Felise Kaufusi 13. Jarrod Wallace 14. Reed Mahoney

15. Ben Hunt

2. Valentine Holmes

16. Thomas Flegler

3. Dane Gagai

17. Jadyn Su'A

Harry Grant needs to step up after last year.

Cassowary Coast athletes win a swag of medals at Mackay Track and Field Carnival MARIA GIRGENTI

FIVE members of the Cassowary Coast Athletics Club recently competed in the annual Track and Field Carnival hosted by Mackay Athletics Club at the Mackay Aquatic and Recreation Complex. Ryan Aquilina, Braxton D'Urso, Quinn Devaney, Brady Devaney, and Sailah D'Urso, were in action in the events, which were held over two days and, for most of these athletes, this was the first big meet post the commencement of COVID-19. In March, Braxton D'Urso brought home two gold medals and one silver medal at the LAQ State Championships in Brisbane, and, in Mackay, he won five gold medals and broke three meet records. Durso's younger sister, Sailah, who is in her first year of athletics, competed in her first meet and impressed all with three third placings. Quinn Devaney won medals in each of his six events and broke his personal best in the 200m by three seconds which clearly thrilled him. This first ANQ regional event on the calendar was open to all members of athletics clubs across Australia, aged four and above, and attracted athletes of all abilities from Mackay, Bowen, Central Queensland, Moranbah, Biloela, Bundaberg, Townsville, Emerald, Whitsunday, Keppel Coast, Rockhampton, Brisbane, Tablelands, and Cairns. The family-friendly carnival was both fun and well organised and provided an excellent opportunity for like-minded athletes to come together and compete.

The results of Cassowary Coast athletes were: Braxton D'Urso - Boys 9 years Gold: 100m (record) - 14.60 Gold: 200m(record) - 31.68 Gold: High jump - 1.18m (record): previous record - 1.15m Gold: 800m - 2:59.09 Gold: Long jump - 3.56m Ryan Aquilina - Boys 9 years Gold: Discus (500g) - 19.04m Silver: Shotput (2kg) - 5.41m Bronze: Long jump - 3.05m Bronze: 60m hurdles (60cm) - 13.93 Bronze: 800m - 3:24.59 Quinn Devaney - Boys 10 years Silver: long jump - 3.67m Silver: 200m - 31.13 Silver: 400m - 1:14.14 Silver: 60m hurdles (60cm) - 12.28 Bronze: Discus (750g) - 17.23m Bronze: 100m - 15.07 Brady Devaney - Boys 9 years Gold: Shotput (2kgs) - 5.71m (PB)

Bronze: 200m - 35.40

Sailah D'Urso - Girls 6 years 3rd:

60m - 12.92

3rd:

80m - 17.34

3rd:

100m - 22.83

Cassowary Coast athletes are preparing for the ANQ Twilight Meet at Barlow Park, Cairns, on Saturday, May 22, in which athletes aged four and above of all abilities will participate in a great night of track and field competition.

Cassowary Coast athletes, Brady Devaney, Ryan Aquilina, Sailah D’Urso, Braxton D’Urso, and Quinn Devaney, who recently competed in the Mackay Track and Field Carnival

Ryan Aquilina returned home from Quinn Devaney brought home six the Track and Field medals from the Mackay Track and Carnival in Mackay Field Carnival with five medals

Brady Devaney won two medals at the Mackay Track and Field Carnival

Braxton D'Urso won five gold medals at the Mackay Track and Field Carnival and broke two meet records

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Innisfail Leprechauns A-grade too strong for Mareeba

Innisfail Brothers Under 15s team registered a 26 - 14 win over Mareeba at Davies Park last Saturday

Innisfail Leprechauns Open Women's team had their first hit out for the season against Cairns Kangaroos at Vico Oval last Sunday RNIS de Mano is a sport from the Phillipines. It means “harness of the hand”. Arnis is an old Spanish word for armour. Arnis de Mano first came from the island of Luzon. It is a description from Spanish soldiers of the wrist guards worn by Phillipino Martial Artists when they practised. In Innisfail, Mr Duane Tait from Tait’s Family Martial Arts is the only 2nd Dan in Queensland providing training under the Melbourne Guro Master Elias Baera.

# Good exercise. # Your hands and sticks are weapons. # Discipline and self control. # Social interaction. You can train at East Innisfail State School on Thursdays from 4pm to 5pm. Pay as you go.

MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Leprechauns A-grade team travelled up the hill to Mareeba last Saturday and scored a courageous 27 - 18 win over the Mareeba Gladiators at Davies Park, with Hakeem Mooka bagging three tries. Aaron Jolley and Yaza Stephen chipped in with one try apiece, while Jolley slotted three conversions and one field goal. Innisfail A-grade Coach, Leon Hallie, said it was a tough game and the boys had to work extremely hard to earn the win. "Mareeba are always tough at home and made us work for the entire 80 minutes." "Elia Mooka is still out for another three to four weeks and another concern is Leon Walker, who is possibly out for the remainder of the season with a knee injury." "The team is looking forward to the bye this weekend, so they can be refreshed to take on the Cairns Kangaroos at home." Innisfail's Reserve Grade team had a 26 - 16 loss to Mareeba and the Gladiators Under 18s were too strong with a 38 - 6 win over Innisfail. Last Sunday, the Innisfail Leprechauns Open Women's team began their season campaign at Vico Oval and went down to the Cairns Kangaroos 40 - 26. As the girls did not have a full bench, they all had to step up and put in a mammoth effort. CDRL Round 5 results of May 8 - 9 A Grade Innisfail 27 defeated Mareeba 18 Southern Suburbs 40 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 20 Cairns Brothers 54 defeated Yarrabah 24 Ivanhoes 24 defeated Edmonton 18 Cairns Kangaroos 60 defeated Tully 10 Bye: Atherton Ladder: Cairns Brothers 10, Innisfail 7, Kangaroos 7, Ivanhoes 6, Southern Suburbs 5, Edmonton 5, Mossman-Port Douglas 5, Yarrabah 4, Mareeba 3, Atherton 2, and Tully Tigers 2. FNQ Rugby League Juniors’ Round 3 results of May 8-9 Under 13 Edmonton 36 defeated Tully 8 Mareeba 38 defeated Innisfail 22 Under 14 Mareeba won on forfeit by Innisfail Bye - Tully Under 15 Tully 42 defeated Mossman-Port Douglas 0 Innisfail 26 defeated Mareeba 14 Under 16 Tully 24 defeated Ivanhoes 16 In Round 6 of CDRL fixtures to be held on May 15 16 , Innisfail have the bye, whilst Tully Tigers will host Mossman-Port Douglas in three grades this Saturday.

Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Tai Chi and Arnis De Mano Instructions by:

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Benefits from this sport are that it is:# A practical way of defending yourself. # You learn to disarm an opponent. # Defence against multiple knife attacks. # Teaches you to think fast.

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Innisfail Judokas win big at Judo Queensland’s State Championships MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL Judokas recently competed in Judo Queensland’s State Championships, a Queensland State team qualification event, held in Cairns at Redlynch Indoor Sports Stadium There were 180 nominations with 175 judokas from 19 clubs including Cairns, Northern Beaches, Townsville, Mackay, Mount Isa, Corinda, Coral Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Toowoomba. There were many great throws, hold downs and foot sweeps on both mats, as well as excellent displays of sportsmanship, modesty, respect, and friendship. Innisfail Judo Club members came home with seven gold, nine silver, and seven bronze medals and the club ranked #2 out of 19 as the Best Academy, with 422 points, with 34 wins and 32 losses. Coby De Brincat and Cedrick Valentine were selected by the Referees to be awarded ‘Spirit of Judo’ prize packs.

The next day after competition, despite hot conditions and tired and sore muscles, many Judokas participated in Queensland State team training with National Coach, Sensei Gavin Kelly, Queensland Coaches and Club Coaches at the Northern Beaches Judo Club. Allan Surha received a special mention for refereeing and being graded to a State A Class Referee. The club especially wished to thank Paul De Brincat, Joe De Brincat and Ricky Bruschi, for their coaching and encouragement, parents/carers for their support and cheering on all Judokas, as well as all the incredibly hard-working volunteers who helped make the event possible, by organising, packing up and transporting a large amount of equipment to Cairns, then setting it up and packing it up again. Innisfail Judo Club members will be in action at the North Queensland Regional Judo Competition #3 - Coral Coast Open at Mossman Shire Hall this Saturday, May 15. This is a State Team qualification event.

Cienna Leaver (blue Gi) won gold at Judo Queensland’s State Championships. Photo: David Leaver

Sensei Ricky Bruschi with Flynn and CharliRose Nurzenski who both won gold at Judo Queensland’s State Championships in Cairns

Results were as follows: Junior Boys (-30kg) 3rd:

Darcy Tew

Junior Boys (-46kg) 2nd:

Patrick Cannon

Junior Girls (-29kg) 1st:

Flynn Nurzenski

Junior Girls (+52kg) 1st:

Charli-Rose Nurzenski

Senior Boys (-45kg) 2nd:

Jonathan De Brincat

Senior Girls (-32kg) 2nd:

Emily Ryder

Senior Girls (-44kg) 3rd:

Georgia McTaggart

Senior Girls (-48kg) 2nd:

Lily De Brincat

Senior Girls (-63kg) 1st:

Cienna Leaver

Cadet Men (-55kg)

2nd: Riley De Brincat Cadet Men (-60kg) 1st: Coby De Brincat 2nd: Seth Leaver Cadet Women (+70kg) 2nd: Jade Banno Junior Men (-60kg) 1st: Coby De Brincat 3rd: Riley De Brincat Junior Men (-66kg) 2nd: Noah Zieth Junior Women (-78kg) 1st: Jade Banno Senior Men (-66kg) 3rd: Noah Zieth Senior Men (-73kg) 3rd: Ben Sultana Senior Men (-100kg) 3rd: Cedrick Valentine Senior Men - Open 3rd: Ben Sultana Veteran Men's 30+ (-66kg) 1st: Allan Surha No Limits Division 1st: Jack Zieth

Seth Leaver (white Gi) in his bout against Noah Zieth at Judo Queensland’s State Championships. Photo: David Leaver

Coby De Brincat won gold and Riley De Brincat won bronze in Junior Men (-60kg) division

Lily De Brincat won silver in Senior Girls (-48kg) division

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Luke Rosadi – World’s fastest paraplegic drag racer and modified race car owner

TIFFANY PORTER

Vital Statistics THE car: A 2012 VE E3 HSV Maloo upgraded to a 7L engine with twin turbos. The man: Luke Rosadi has the illustrious reputation of being the fastest paraplegic drag racer in the world, clocking 8.8 seconds for the quarter mile at a night race at the Springmount Raceway at the end of last year, and beating his personal best speed on the first day of the Northern Nats last weekend, clocking a blinding 157.11mph (253kph). Rosadi was only 18 years old, and just out of school, when a motorcycle accident riding motocross in Malanda, at the tea plantations, left him a paraplegic and in hospital for six months. It was not until 2013 that he received his opens and saved up to upgrade to the 2012 HSV Maloo from his old V6. He wanted to be involved in racing again and was inspired by local boys with souped up cars. He recently achieved sponsorship from Haltech, who put in a new ECU. Although uncertain that he is the Number One in the world in his class, he is incredibly happy to achieve his record times, and, due to the altitude at this track holding his speed back, he expects to achieve a time in the high 7’s in Sydney or Melbourne, which would “definitely” beat the Australian, and maybe, the world record. Racing has another happy side effect for him, as “it is all adrenaline, nothing seems to worry me, or my pain, all my nerve pain goes away so it is good. It may not be for long, maybe 8 or 9 seconds, but it is worth it”. He has not come across many wheelchaired drivers around here but knows there are a couple in Brisbane and other cities, and “they are not going as quickly as this thing yet”. Rosadi got to 9.5 in the old LS3 and supercharger, and recently upgraded to

the 7L with the twin turbos. Rebuilding and upgrading the car never stops, “you just keep going higher and higher and higher, and faster, faster, faster,” he stated. He plans to be back at Springmount Raceway soon, to keep running in the ECU and get used to driving a turbo, which is a totally different experience to driving a supercharged. He has to adapt and get used to the modified controls, including setting a self-changing shift. Rosadi has raced at multiple tracks including the powercruise at Willowbank Raceway in Ipswich, and the major

tracks in Mackay, Mareeba, and Barnaby, and is considering expanding his horizons to race in Sydney and Melbourne soon, to “get into the video scene” for Haltech Heroes. He did go to Rocky for the street races but had to shelve his car after it “played up a little bit”, and only did the cruise, which was disappointing after driving ten hours to get there. He has no plans to leave his hometown, Ingham, gearing up to take to the road for the national circuit. “It is a bit different. It is something I have never done before, going into the cities and all that,” he mused, adding “I am starting to

get the hang of it”. The fans: A lot of youngsters come up and want photos, including a few before his race on Saturday. He is easy-going and is happy to have them in the car doing what they feel like, even starting it. Musing on his new status as a role model, he said he feels “happy actually, I did not think I would ever be a role model to someone else”. The advice: “Stay in school, get a job, work hard, stay away from all the trouble, and put your mind into it, and you can do anything, I reckon, that is what I go by anyway,” Rosadi advised.

Luke Rosadi getting out of his car after breaking yet another record.

Leah McGuckin with a good trout from a reef trip during last week’s good weather.

Dean Giardina caught his first big Barra, on live bait, 74cm off Cardwell.

Gena Harris with a Mother’s Day grunter caught at first light.

Fishing News

UNFORTUNATELY, the boating conditions were not as good as hoped last weekend. The larger boats managed to travel to the main reefs, however, the smaller boats struggled, and were forced to fish the reef shallows, as the seas out on the rubble patches were not pleasant. The reports received were of good numbers of Coral Trout in the shallows, and some Nannygai and Sweet Lip from the rubble patches. Most boats managed a Spanish Mackerel or two by floating baits out the back of the boat whilst bottom fishing. The various rubble patches in the shipping channel were not able to be fished well, with most boats struggling to find Nannygai, and having to settle for mostly Grass Sweet Lip, and the odd, school size, Spanish Mackerel. The fishing will hot up in the shipping channel as the month progresses, maybe it was just a bad weekend. Closer in, around the islands, there have been good numbers of Grass Sweet Lip, and some nice Island Trout, and Gold Spot Cod, reported caught. The Fingermark have been on the chew, with some excellent fish caught. Unfortunately, the majority of fish hooked have been taken by sharks, which seem to have been absolutely ravenous over the past week. I went out for a pre-season search for a Spanish Mackerel. My preferred method is trolling ribbon fish, as this allows me to check out likely areas fairly quickly. I found plenty of what I presume were Queen fish on the sounder, and the occasional lone Spaniard. After about one hour trolling, we hooked an excellent Spanish Mackerel, only to have it eaten by a shark near the boat. I know I keep harping on about the Bull Sharks, but they really are a problem. We went home in disgust. The reports received from the coastal creeks recounted that the fishing was slowly improving, with

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY some nice Barra and Mangrove Jacks caught over the past week. This is the time of year where we start to swap to the winter species, and good numbers of Pikey Bream, and some nice Whiting, are also starting to be caught. The mud crabs are well and truly on the move, with excellent numbers being caught over the past week, both in the coastal creeks and the Hinchinbrook region. The fishing in the Hinchinbrook area has been reasonable, with some magnificent Barra and Jacks being caught. Unfortunately, the better fishing has been in pockets, so some anglers are doing very well, whilst others are struggling. I have had 3 superb trips in a row at Hinchinbrook with respect to Barra, however, I managed a big doughnut last week. The fishing in the freshwater has been fantastic over the past week, with lots of terrific Barra being caught by land-based fisherman on both lures and live baits. Of interest is the size of some of these fish, with Barra in the 70`s and 80 cm, being common. Please keep your wits about you as there are crocs everywhere these days, and this style of fishing can be extremely scary. If it does not feel right, leave! Trust your instincts! They have saved my backside a couple of times.

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The young and the fit continue to catch some genuinely nice Jungle Perch and Sooty Grunter in the feeder creeks into the Tully and Johnston rivers. This is not easy fishing, and they earnt their photograph. At this early stage of the week, at the time of writing, the various weather sites are predicting 10 to 15 knots on Saturday, rising to 20 knots on Sunday. If this is correct, it will be uncomfortable for the smaller boats. The small tidal run in the daytime tides this weekend should allow the water in the estuaries to clear. Either side of the afternoon low tide are favourite times of mine to fish for Mangrove Jacks and are reasonable for Barra. The tides are also ideal for a predawn or evening raid on the Fingermark around the sheltered inshore waters or the Hinchinbrook Channel. Although most crabbers like more run, these tides are ideal to set them up along the flats, as they will stay submerged in the shallows for most of the day, if set correctly. Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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Rubber burns the road at Northern Nats

A popular burnout car burning some rubber in preparation to launch down the drag track

Racers warming up their tyres with cars queueing up behind them next to camp parking

A line of cars with bonnets removed to show what’s under the hood

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quarter mile, drag strip with a reputation for having the “funniest”, and one of the largest, burnout pads in Australia. Since its opening, it has hosted many competitive events, such as Diesel Kings, Track Championship, Tropical Meltdown, Thunder in the Tropics, FNQ Motorsports Club Khanacross, Test & Tune, and Race Ya Mate.

Show & Shine, Drag Racing, Roll Racing, Burnouts, Power Skids, Supercruise, and Go to Whoa. It closes with live music under the Main Marquee.

This 3-day event that has been running for 5 years, was cancelled in 2020 due to the Coronavirus. It lures people from all over Australia due to its large cash prize pool for the winning entrants, the famously wellconstructed Springmount Raceway, and the excellent weather. Attractions at the Northern Nats include the

The Wet Tropic Times is proud to feature some of the top and up-and-coming personalities of the Northern Nats and asked some of the star show-goers give us the MO on their cars, their participation, and what advice they would give to enthusiasts, young and old, looking to get into the game.

PHOTOS BY SARI HYYTINEN AND TIFFANY PORTER THE Northern Nats, the “biggest horsepower festival in North Queensland”, was held last weekend on Friday, May 7 to Sunday 9 May 2021. One of the top car head events in Far North Queensland, the Northern Nats has been running since 2016, the same year the Springmount Raceway was opened. It started with 250 entrants and 10,000 spectators and has been growing steadily ever since. The Springmount Raceway is a state-of-the-art.

The Northern Nats was created in 2016 by Cairns’ Town Planner, Evan Yelavich, who runs the track with his wife, and partner, Lee Harvey, both car-crazy show enthusiasts.

A race car sponsored by El Arish Butchers prepares to launch

An acid green show car on display in the undercover pavilion

Jason Smith from Ingham.

Robert Bonassi from Ingham.