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WEATHER Cassowary Coast Council Has Had Enough Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Partly Cloudy 32 - 23 Cardwell Partly Cloudy 31 - 23 Tully Sunny 32 - 22 Mission Beach Sunny 31 - 23 Innisfail Sunny 31 - 23

Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Scattered Showers 31 - 22 Cardwell Scattered Showers 31 - 23 Tully Scattered Showers 31 - 23 Mission Beach Raining 30 - 23 Innisfail Raining 30 - 23

THE Cassowary Coast Council has announced the appointment of an Independent external investigator and taken the extraordinary step of releasing a statement via Facebook Monday evening, titled 'Enough is Enough'. Published in its entirety below as follows: ENOUGH IS ENOUGH As a Council we welcome constructive, respectful debate and criticism as we work to deliver services for our community.

However, we will not tolerate the distribution of defamatory, disrespectful and muckraking dialogue and commentary on social media platforms and other mediums which is detrimental to the mental health of members of our community and our much valued team members.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council's newly appointed CEO, Andrew Graffen, says 'Enough is enough' and warns Council will not tolerate such comments and bullying behaviour.

Mr Graffen says, "It's disappointing that a small group of people are fixated on sharing negative and often misleading commentary about Council employees".

"I don't understand the motive behind some of the things I have read and can only assume these people are trying to score cheap political points, have a personal axe to grind, or simply have nothing better to do with their time than try to cause harm to others."

"What is most concerning is some of the commentary being presented as truth when it is nothing more than rumours and slander.

It's time to change the conversation and refocus on why we choose to call this region

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home.

These past two years have not just been difficult for our community but also challenging on a global scale and now more than ever we need to work together and support one another."

Council can assure the community that it is focused on a leadership team, which evokes professionalism and integrity. In the spirit of transparency, Council is formally announcing that it has engaged an external independent investigator to consider conflict of interest and conduct accusations and will work cooperatively with the investigator and any relevant agencies in this process.

To protect the integrity of this process and the privacy of individuals it is not appropriate to speculate on the identity of any persons involved or any potential outcome. An update on key recommendations for improvement will be provided at the conclusion of the investigation.

As CEO, "I'd like to take this opportunity to assure all team members and the community that our organisational values and good governance guide us in dealing appropriately with any challenges we face and that we will work through them in a respectful manner".

"However, I urge anyone following toxic social media pages to strongly consider unfollowing them. These pages don't represent broad community opinion".

Council appreciates the support and encouragement it generally receives throughout the region and will continue to welcome feedback from anyone who is keen to offer ideas and criticism in a respectful way so that it can continue to put our Community First.

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Tully Tigers President, Anthony Emmi, receives Good Australian Award Continues from P1

TULLY TIGERS Rugby League Club President Anthony Emmi has been presented a Good Australian Award for his services to the rugby league in the region.

Mr Emmi was presented the award

by Cassowary Coast Council Deputy Mayor Barry Barnes and Hill MP Shane Knuth on Saturday night (5/2/2022) during the Tully Tigers Jersey Auction.

The Good Australian Award, instituted by Kennedy MP, Bob Katter, recognises hardworking and honest North Queenslanders, and recipients of the award can use the post-nominal letters G.A. after their name.

Bob Katter said Mr Emmi’s work with junior and senior rugby league players in the Tully area had resulted in two local boys playing in the National Rugby League (NRL).

“Thomas Flegler has already played for Queensland in the State of Origin, and I do not doubt that Jake Clifford will

get an Origin jersey as well,” Mr Katter said.

“Anthony has spent countless hours training our young players and administering the game we all love.

“He was also a driving force behind Tully’s new grandstand and rugby league facilities. He contacted Shane Knuth and myself and ensured we got the funding from the State and Federal Governments.”

Hill MP, Shane Knuth, said Anthony Emmi whole-heartedly deserves the award.

“I have never met anyone so passionate about his community or about seeing young people from different walks of life and backgrounds excel,” Mr Knuth said.

“Further evidence of his great work was when Anthony Emmi was awarded an Australia Day Award for Service to Sport in 2020.”

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COVID-19 Testing Clinic, Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre Update,

Regional Arts Development Fund Public Applications Now Open for Round Two 2021-2022

INGHAM Walk-in COVID-19 Testing Clinic Residents are advised that Queensland Health runs a Walk-in COVID-19 Testing Clinic located at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre.

Available clinics: • 9.00am – 11.00am Wednesday 9 February 2022; • 9.00am – 11.00am Thursday 10 February 2022; and • 9.00am – 11.00am Friday 11 February 2022.

A Vaccination Clinic for children aged 5 to 11 will commence at 10.00 am on Saturday 12 February 2022.

APPLICATIONS for funding through Council's Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program are open from Monday 31 January 2022 until 5.00 pm Friday 4 March 2022.

RADF provides funding to successful applicants for up to 70% of the total project cost.

To download an application form and to find out more, visit www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au, or contact the TYTO Regional Art Gallery.

The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

Tree Removal and Replacement - Dutton Street and Herbert Street Ingham ON Monday, 7 February 2022, Council began removing trees as part of the next phase of the Dutton Street Culvert Crossing project and Herbert Street Stormwater Drainage Renewal Program.

Please be advised that the trees will be replaced with suitable species upon completing the upstream earthworks.

Reconciliation Action Plan Meeting COUNCIL invites all First Nations people to attend a meeting to discuss developing a Reconciliation Action Plan for the Hinchinbrook area.

Date: Tuesday 22 February 2022 Time: 5.30pm Where: TYTO Jabiru Room, 73-75 McIlwraith Street Ingham RSVP: Not required For further information, please get in touch with Council.

Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre ON Monday, 31 January 2022, Ryan and Sarah Sheahan commenced the operation of the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre.

Programs Offered: • Parent and me classes; • Learn to swim for all ages; • Mini, Junior and Senior Squad; and • Aqua Aerobics.

Opening Hours Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 6.30pm; Friday 6.00am to 5.00pm; Saturday 9.00am to 4.30pm and Sunday 9.00am to 4.00pm.

Where To for Waste Oil? USED motor oil produced from vehicles, farm machinery and especially boats poses a threat to the environment and our valuable resources, including agriculture and tourism. Of the 500 million litres of lubricating oil sold in Australia each year, up to 100 million litres' goes missing', emptied in household bins and skips, used for weed and dust suppression, or illegally dumped on land or in waterways.

One litre of used motor oil can contaminate one million litres of water and release various hazardous materials into the environment, including lead, cadmium and arsenic.

It is not all bad news, though. Used motor oil does not wear out and can be cleaned, refined, and used again and again in various ways.

It is also easy for Hinchinbrook residents to recycle, which is free.

Take your waste oil and fully drained oil filters to the Halifax Resource Recovery Centre or Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre to dispose of appropriately.

Remember, waste oil and filters are regulated waste, and fines are considerable for illegally dumping these items in your yellow lidded and red lidded curbside bin.

We can all do our part to protect our incredible natural environment for generations to come.

ability to better regulate and enforce the complaints being made.

These changes include: • Clarifying the extent of regulated parking areas in the Shire; • Restricting smoke nuisance in a residential area; • Clearly outlining the obligation to maintain a building or structure so as not to cause a safety hazard or visual blight for the community; and • Ensuring that appropriate connection to sewerage infrastructure occurs before temporary occupancy of structures (while in the process of constructing a home) occurs.

Council is seeking feedback on these proposed amendments by 5.00pm Monday 28 February 2022.

Feedback must be in writing and include the person’s name, address and signature.

Submissions may be posted to PO Box 366 Ingham QLD 4850, delivered to Council’s Office at 25 Lannercost Street Ingham or emailed to council@ hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

For further information on the proposed changes, please visit Council's website, Current Local Laws page or contact Council on 4776 4600.

Public Art Exhibition Opening Wrap-up COUNCIL’S Public Art Exhibition at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery opened at 6.00pm on Friday 4 February 2022 which attracted 47 attendees.

The exhibition is a selection of Council’s public art collection featuring many Hinchinbrook Art Award winners.

The Hinchinbrook Art Awards began in 1977 and Council has acquired an artwork through this competition each year.

This exhibition will remain on display at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery until 4.00pm Sunday 27 February 2022

Complaints Received by Hinchinbrook Shire Council A number of consistent and ongoing complaints about local issues that affect people’s use of private and public property have been received by Hinchinbrook Shire Council.

Council is undertaking a number of minor changes to Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management) 2012, Subordinate Local Law No. 1.3 Establishment or Occupation of a Temporary Home 2012, Subordinate Local Law No. 3 (Community and Environmental Management 2012) and Subordinate Local Law No. 5 (Parking) 2012 to give Council the

Councillor Donna Marbelli with Councillor Andrew Lancini and wife Dale Lancini.

NEWS IN Cassowary Coast Shire BRIEF Art From The Start’ workshops in Cardwell CARDWELL Gallery presents ‘Art from the Start’ workshops with Rosemary Cresswell held every Thursday at Artworks, Tully Street Cardwell.

These weekly sessions cater to beginners and emerging and or established artists to develop, enhance, and/or share skills in a relaxing and

encouraging environment.

Rosemary Cresswell, Cardwell Gallery member and established artist, will mentor artists.

Participants may pursue their own works or request guidance with a particular artform, from drawing to the use of acrylics, oils, or watercolours.

Basic materials are provided at the first workshop.

Artists may need to purchase specific items according to their preferred art form.

Each session runs from 9.00 am - 12.00 pm. The cost is $5 and free for concession card holders, with tea/coffee provided.

For expressions of interest or further information, please get in touch with Libby Clegg on 0428 316 209.

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Dametto calls for turning lane at Five Mile Creek, Bruce Highway KATTER’S Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto is calling for a turning lane at Five Mile Creek Road along the Bruce Highway following numerous near misses and fatalities on the Ingham to Cardwell stretch.

Mr Dametto said that this section of the Bruce Highway was extremely dangerous as motorists come to a standstill to turn on to Five Mile Creek Road, which leads to the popular swimming spot Five Mile Creek.

our regional and remote Queensland towns.

conditions must remain a priority.”

“We will continue to see more and more tourists visiting natural attractions such as National Parks and as

Mr. Dametto is proposing to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads a turning lane near Damper Creek at the Five Mile Creek Road turn off on the Bruce Highway.

traffic increases to these destinations, safe road

“Currently there are no turning lanes on the Bruce Highway for the Five Mile Creek swimming hole off the Five Mile Creek Road, causing immense safety concerns for motorists,” he said.

“This is an issue that has been raised in the past by constituents on multiple occasions and a turning lane at Five Mile Creek Road is a suggestion that I have proposed in Parliament previously.”

Five Mile Creek is a feature of Cardwell State Forrest and is a favourite swimming spot for many locals and visitors.1 “This destination is one that is promoted by Visitor Information Centres, business owners and locals.

Along with the Cardwell Spa Pool, it’s a ‘must’ when visiting the region to cool off,” Mr Dametto said.

“As the drive market increases due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic there will be more Australians choosing to travel within Australia by road. This has vast economic benefits especially for

Ombudsman welcomes red tape buster for tradies, licensed workers THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Bruce Billson says small business tradespeople and licensed professionals are better able to meet the demand for their skills wherever they are in the nation, as more states and territories implement an Australian Government initiative to cut red tape.

South Australia and Victoria are the first states to remove the need for licenced workers to apply and pay for an additional licence to work across state borders, as part of the Australian Government’s Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme.

The Scheme is currently in place and applies to an expanding range of specific trades and licenced professions in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the Northern

Territory, with Western Australia working to join from 1 July 2022.

Mr Billson says the Australian Government reforms, progressively enacted by states and territories, is providing thousands of small business tradespeople the flexibility to work in different areas of the country.

“This red tape busting reform is helping small business tradespeople and other licensed professionals who want to meet the demand for their skills across the country,” Ms Billson says.

across state borders.

“My office has advocated for these important reforms and supports the efforts of the Australian Government’s Deregulation Taskforce to reduce red tape.

“It is an excellent outcome for the projected 168,000 people, including many from small businesses, that will directly benefit from these changes each year.

“The scheme offers small business employers the opportunity to secure skilled workers from interstate.

“We remain committed to working towards removing unnecessary headwinds for small businesses wherever possible to help make Australia the best place to start, grow and transform a business.”

“It also means small business professionals such as real estate agents, teachers and lawyers have more scope and greater ease to work more seamlessly

The Automatic Mutual Recognition Scheme is expected to add over $2.4 billion to the Australian economy over the next 10 years.

Reef protection regulations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for sugarcane growers in the Wet Tropics region From 1 December 2021, under the minimum practice agricultural standard, you will need a farm nitrogen and phosphorus budget to calculate the amount of fertiliser you can apply. This must be developed prior to applying fertiliser in the 2022 season.

The requirements still use soil testing and the regulated method (including parts of the SIX EASY STEPSTM), to work out N and P rates for each block.

However, you can now refine these rates across your farm as long as you do not exceed the whole-of-farm amount.

Refining rates with support from an appropriately skilled person and based on sound agronomy can help to improve nutrient use efficiency.

Find out more For further information, including a video outlining the process to develop a budget, or to order an information pack: visit | www.qld.gov.au/ReefRegulations

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This week I would like to talk about time.

In particular, how we use our time. Our time is limited, and it is the most with precious thing we have Shane Greenwood to experience, offer and 54 Bryant Street, Tully - 4068 1004 invest in.

We are well reminded to stop and smell the roses. To not be so busy that we miss the little things in life, those moments that slip away in a cloud of paperwork, responsibilities, and social pursuits. By slowing down from time to time, we can make that experience more meaningful.

You notice more of the world around you - the sights, sounds, smells around you – as well as the people you are with. As a result, what you are doing becomes more meaningful.

However, we are equally reminded to seize the day. To not allow life’s opportunities to pass us by, a genuine case of blink and you miss it. But you have to position yourself to seize those opportunities: whether by simply being aware of what is happening around you; undertaking extra study or work experience; looking after yourself physically and emotionally; or putting away a small amount of savings to prepare for that rainy day. You put yourself in a position to take advantage of that opportunity and not be just another “not the right time” missed chance.

Ask yourself. How do I use my time?

Can my time and energy be better focused somewhere else? Do I give enough of my time to those around me who need it most? Do I give too much of my time to something – positive or negative? There is no right or wrong way to invest your time. Working, family, studying, relaxing, fishing, volunteering, reading, the list goes on. Each of these is valuable, but so is your time.

If possible, try and undertake activities that achieve more than one goal. For example, going for a walk with a friend for regular catchup is both social and healthy. The key is to get the most out of your time, not devalue it.

So how do we devalue our time?

Procrastination, avoiding complex or unwanted tasks; Failing to plan; Worrying about things you can’t control; Exposing yourself to negative people and destructive or dysfunctional relationships; Dwelling on past mistakes; and Failing to change behaviours that lead to unwanted outcomes; are all ways we devalue our time, and ourselves.

Choose not to waste time. It is a choice. Plan how to use your time – including how you will use your free time. Decide what is not worth your time or how you can get better value out of your time. It may also help to speak to someone who can help make sense of everything going on around you.

But most of all, value yourself – it’s your time you’re investing. Remember, life is astounding, but time is fleeting!

The TSC is funded by the Queensland Government and has been servicing communities throughout the Cassowary Coast since 1991.

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

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

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I love meeting new people who share the same values SARI RUSSO

I have found in my life that meeting people who share my values is not as easy as one would think. I have to say that I always get excited when I meet a person who shares my values.

Now that I am in media, I often meet people who are smooth talkers but not necessarily good at their job. And I am tired of people managing important portfolios and projects who only have self-promotion skills!

I think it is essential to understand the people that influence our community.

Particularly when they do not share our values, and they have gotten onto the political bandwagon because of the 'mighty dollar.' Not because they have the right skills to manage a community.

Generally, the people who have the skills are not smooth talkers, so they don't get voted for.

If smooth talkers are the ones elected and not the ones who have the skills, when it comes to choosing our political leaders, we currently don't have the best system.

We are all aware of the campaigning for the next election that starts straight after an election is held.

I am curious to know whether I am the only one around this region who thinks this way. What do you think about our leaders? Do you think we are choosing the right people for the job? Do you feel like they represent you and your community, or do you think that they just vote party lines and still vote party lines despite the negative impact on their constituents?

When I look at the people representing our country, I see people who are not at the top of their field and don't deserve their positions in our society.

And don't seem to make much effort to research their portfolios themselves.

Instead, let me vote in a person who is the best academically rather than a person who is a great person to chat to but does nothing to back up what they are saying.

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Loaded Sweet Potato Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes 2 ½ serves per portion Ingredients 4 small sweet potatoes, washed 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil + extra for drizzling 1 onion, diced 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin

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To serve: 1 avocado, deseeded Juice of half a lime Freshly ground pepper Sour cream, reduced fat Coriander leaves, roughly chopped Method PREHEAT oven to 200°C. PRICK the surface of the sweet potatoes with a fork then drizzle each with olive oil and wrap individually in foil. Place on a baking tray.

ROAST for 30 minutes or until soft and a knife passes through with no resistance.

SLICE each potato in half lengthways and mash the insides to soften with a fork.

HEAT frying pan on medium heat then add oil once hot. Fry the onion, garlic and spices until soft, about 5 minutes.

ADD the black beans and heat through.

TOP each potato with bean mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.

MAKE guacamole by mashing the avocado in a small bowl and mixing through the lime juice and some ground pepper.

SERVE the sweet potatoes with a dollop of guacamole and sour cream and sprinkle with coriander.

Alternative: Prick the surface of the sweet potatoes with a fork and wrap each one in a damp paper towel.

Microwave each potato individually on high for 6 minutes, or until soft and a knife passes through with no resistance.

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Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail celebrates Inner Wheel Day MARIA GIRGENTI CLOSE to 20 members of Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail and guests enjoyed a special luncheon at the newly refurbished Crown Hotel, Innisfail, on January 11 to celebrate International Inner Wheel Day. Inner Wheel Australia District A76 Chairman Kazzandra Maunder also attended the luncheon.

Maunder is a teacher who resides in Emerald and can only make official club visits during the school holidays.

Last month, Innisfail Inner Wheel Club members presented new linen and pillows to Innisfail Youth and Family Care, assisting vulnerable youth staying at the shelter.

A $500 donation from the club went to Warrina Innisfail to provide additional activities, resources and entertainment for the elderly residents at the two aged care homes during COVID-19 lockdowns and beyond.

Clubs celebrate Inner Wheel Day on January 10 worldwide. Members aim to provide service and friendship to local people and communities.

The first Inner Wheel Club was formed on January 10, 1924, in Manchester, England, by the wives of Rotarians, and now the organisation welcomes women from all levels of society.

Inner Wheel is active in more than 104 countries worldwide, with 3,885 clubs and more than 103,000 members, with a strong focus on its objects of true friendship, personal service, and fostering international understanding.

The International Inner Wheel theme for 2021-22 is ‘Pink First’ which has the main priorities of Health, Education, Opportunities and Empowerment of women and girls.

Inner Wheel’s values are the relationships between its members, communities and individual lives outside

the organisation who have positively benefitted from its actions.

As one of the most prominent women’s voluntary service organisations, members provide personal service in different areas and support local, national, and international causes.

Since 2001, clubs have raised funds to support the national project – Cord Blood Research, which has raised over 3.3 million dollars and appointed 56 research grants, thus enabling the employment of

several researchers.

Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail has raised over $35,000 for Cord Blood Research since 2002.

Innisfail, Cairns, Trinity After Dark, FNQ Tablelands and Townsville Inner Wheel clubs are part of the District A76 District.

In 2024, Inner Wheel will celebrate 100 years since the formation of the first club.

Innisfail Inner Wheel members celebrated Inner Wheel Day with a luncheon at the Crown Hotel, Innisfail.

Mirriwinni couple, Roy and Jill Beven 67th wedding anniversary celebration MARIA GIRGENTI LONG-TERM Mirriwinni residents Roy and Jill Beven (nee Carr) celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on February 3, with a special dinner at Wai Young Restaurant, Innisfail, surrounded by family.

ROY, the eldest of six siblings, was born in Babinda to parents Charles (Nugget) and Hazel Beven in October 1934.

JILL, born in Babinda in September 1935, was the fourth out of six children to parents Tom and Milly Carr.

ROY attended Mirriwinni State School from 1940 1944, before attending St Augustine’s College from 1944 - 1949.

AT the age of 14, Roy walked out of school due to being hit on the wrist with the cane for name-calling by one of the brothers.

ROY attended Gatton College for twelve months, then worked as a labourer at Wolfram Mine, Irvinebank for three months.

HE cut cane manually with a cane knife at the family farm in Mirriwinni for six years.

ROY received the call-up for National Service in 1954 and did his basic army training at Wacol.

FOR the rest of his life, Roy worked on the cane farm at Bucklands Road, Mirriwinni, before retiring in 1994.

JILL started her schooling in Biloela at six after evacuation from Babinda in World War II. JILL started at Babinda State School one year later, then completed Years 8 - 9 at Herberton State High School.

AT 16, Jill started nursing at Cavalry Hospital and worked there for two years. Two years later, she worked as a shop assistant for Jack Martin and Watty Jago in Babinda.

THE pair, who had known each other since they were kids, started dating when Jill was 17.

THEIR six children, 19 grandchildren and 32 greatgrandchildren are their pride and joy, and they feel incredibly blessed to have been together for so long.

THEIR philosophy for a long-lasting marriage is “to stick together through the tough times and the good times will follow.”

THEIR first date was at the movie theatre in Babinda, owned by the Slapes, later demolished in the 1956 cyclone.

ROMANCE blossomed, and the couple married in Gordonvale Church on February 3, 1955, in front of Jill’s parents and Roy’s mother.

IN 1926, Jill’s parents bought a cane farm on Bucklands Road, Mirriwinni, which was subsequently sold to Roy’s parents in 1932.

AFTER their nuptials, Roy and Jill moved into a house down the road before moving into their current residence, where they have lived for 56 years.

SINCE moving into their house, the couple has completed renovations which is their pride and joy, along with their immaculate garden and thousands of plants tended by Roy. THEY have witnessed changes in the local community, including the transition from physical labour to mechanical harvesters in the sugar cane industry.

“THE buildings have changed dramatically, although the pub, the oldest building in Babinda still looks great.”

“IT was sad to see the demise of the Babinda Mill which opened in 1916, and no more sport such as cricket, rugby league and tennis in the area.”

A photo of Roy Beven and Jill Carr was taken around 1954.

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Kennedy Valley Family Improves Cattle, Pasture and the Land A new focus on the land underneath their cattle’s feet is racking up wins for Peter and Mariah Chiesa Brahman breeders.

The Kennedy Valley graziers have seen a significant improvement in pastures since they began changing their grazing management practices six years ago, moving to smaller paddocks and grazing the land more intensely.

“We had 130 hectares of cane, banana (and guinea grass) that was fenced into six paddocks – we’ve pushed it out to 16 paddocks averaging five to seven hectares with a solid 60 per cent of the pasture now being improved species with a heavy legume influence,’’ Peter said.

“It allows us to manage our feed a lot better, and to have our finger on the pulse when it comes to selling cattle at an optimum time.”

“We run all our cattle in one herd now. We have minimal inputs.

With smaller paddocks, they always have fresh feed available. We move them regularly. In the wet season, that can be every couple of days.

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“When we had the Please submit resume to admin@forcecivil.com.au or contact the office on bigger paddocks, we’d (07) 4068 3993 for more information about the position. have parts that were protein and energy for our cows. always overgrazed and parts that were overgrown or underutilised. Now “There is still a long way to go but we’re improving cattle can evenly graze paddocks, allowing the more our country to be more in line with nature.” desirables a chance to grow, spread and thrive.

Terrain’s soil health projects are funded through the

Peter said grazing management workshops, hosted

by Terrain NRM in the Tableland and Ingham regions over the last couple of years, had helped him look at his grazing land management from a different angle, building on the knowledge he and Mariah had gained over the years.

“We put a bit of stress on a paddock, eat the grass down and then give it a rest for a time period that depends on the paddock’s recovery. It could be anywhere from two weeks to four months. With the rest period, grasses can send down their roots, set carbon and sugars into the soil and grow a healthier plant with better water retention and nutrient value.

“Breeding cattle is a long-term project, and learning how to manage the country is part of it,’’ the thirdgeneration farmer said. “We’re always looking for ways to run our country better. I’m not a big fan of synthetic fertilisers, so I’m interested in different approaches.

“Grasses are coming up without us planting a thing. There has been a significant improvement in the land, and in turn, we are providing more

The Chiesa’s Kennedy property was showcased at a field day in the Tully region, hosted by the farmerled group Lower Wet Tropics Soilcare and supported by natural resource management organisation Terrain NRM.

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Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

For more information about the Lower Wet Tropics Soilcare Group, contact Alan Lynn on 0419 722 101.

Extended family: Peter and Mariah Chiesa with Elin and Halle, their dogs Gator, B2 and Fredrick and their cattle.

Fears For Our Feathered Friends LEXY MARQUIS WITH the popularity of raising ducks, chickens, geese, guinea fowl and other poultry in our region, poultry keepers should be aware of the potential for Botulism.

Botulism is a neurotoxin produced by an actively growing spore-forming, gram-positive, anaerobic bacteria called Clostridium botulinum which lives in soil and freshwater sediment.

The bacterium is widespread worldwide and has two forms - rods and spores. It looks like a rod when it’s active, and if it goes dormant, it looks like a spore.

Under certain conditions, spores return to rod form and produce an exotoxin.

The exotoxin thrives in rotting waste and is further concentrated in maggots which may feed on the rotting vegetation or animals dead from botulism.

The maggots may be eaten by other animals, thus continuing the cycle. Invertebrates such as maggots, larvae and worms are immune to the toxin.

Botulism cases are more prevalent during the wet season as bacteria multiplies in warm and wet conditions. Suppose birds consume wet, decomposing, rotting or contaminated feed or vegetation, carcasses, maggots or contaminated water. In that case, there could be a chance this matter could have the toxin.

Rotting plant matter, which multiplies the toxin, may enter swimming or drinking sources, especially where oxygenation of the water is poor, or the water is stagnant. If the contaminated water is ingested, the bird will consume the toxin.

Area’s birds can roam should be carefully inspected regularly. Any rotting decaying matter such as dead toads, rodents, rotting food and maggots etc., should be removed. Any uneaten food scraps should be removed regularly. Old or wet feed must be disposed of carefully, and only fresh, clean feed offered.

Provide feed in clean containers, not on the ground. Ensure that clean freshwater is provided in clean containers. Fly control should be in place to help minimise the potential for the carcass to maggot cycle.

Birds affected with Botulism display symptoms of flaccid (floppy) paralysis affecting the limbs and neck and will be unable to hold their heads up. Neck feathers become loose and come out easily. The third eyelid may be visible, or the eyes may be closed. No wounds, diarrhoea or nasal discharge is associated with avian botulism. Several birds in the flock may be struck simultaneously, especially the largest, due to flock behaviour and pecking order.

Unless only a tiny amount of the toxin were ingested, birds affected with botulism would generally die in 12 - 24 hours as the paralysed neck muscles prevent breathing. Steps can be taken to care for affected birds by protecting them from the sun, with soft bedding and head support in a safe and quiet place.

Affected birds cannot swallow, so any food or water in the mouth may lead to pneumonia. Water should only be offered if and when the bird can lift its head and cluck. If no improvement is made within 24 - 48

hours, they are unfortunately unlikely to survive. Birds that survive after 48 hours are likely to recover. Ensure humans in contact thoroughly wash their hands and skin even if wearing gloves. Antibiotics and vitamins have improved outcomes in some cases. Contact your vet for further advice.

If any animals under your care become sick or injured, contact your veterinarian immediately for advice and assistance.

A photomicrograph of Clostridium botulinum bacteria. This is a photomicrograph of Clostridium botulinum stained with Gentian violet. The bacterium C. botulinum produces a nerve toxin, which causes the rare, but serious paralytic illness Botulism.

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A bolder plan is needed for health CANEGROWERS Chairman Paul Schembri

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Another year has started with the Australian Medical Association rolling out a campaign for a tax on the sugar content of soft drinks. It is slick and colourful but

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that it has achieved its goal

livelihoods of our members and for this reason, we

of reducing obesity.

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In fact, a South African found that more than half of the population gained weight in 2021.

are dire and not in debate here. Overcoming them at a

A study commissioned by the National Economic

personal level is challenging and addressing them at a

Development and Labour Council in South Africa

national population level is complex.

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National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

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countries like South Africa

it misses its mark and risks major damage to regional economies.

world,

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showed that in the first year of the sugar tax it caused

production would be affected.

A loss of reputation for the industry and its product through a scapegoating tax has the potential to be devastating to jobs and livelihoods on farms, at sugar mills and in the thousands of businesses which supply and support them.

Solutions to this complex web of issues is where the

16,621 jobs losses and the equivalent of a $108 million

Maybe people do need to reduce the amount of

funding, energy and ideas must be directed – to bold

decline in the industry’s contribution to the country’s

sugary drinks they consume. I’m sure if that’s the case,

plans and not social media campaigns against a single

Gross Domestic Product.

their doctor will suggest that as one part of a wider

ingredient in a single product line, promoting a tax as some sort of silver-bullet solution to chronic disease.

In light of this, we have to reject outright the AMA’s

strategy to improve their health.

claim that its proposed $0.40 per 100 grams of sugar

Putting us and our reputation, our industry and

As the Chairman of CANEGROWERS, I have the

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thousands of jobs at risk is not, by the South African

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POSITION #2: TRUCK/DELIVERY DRIVER FACTORY HAND (ASSISTANT) – MR License required for deliveries of EPS products and assist in factory between runs. Basic tool knowledge and Fork Lift Ticket desirable but not essential. Fulltime Position 38+ hrs week.

Fair and equitable workplace.

Applicants must be able to pass work entry physical, D&A test.

Send resumes to: craig@norfoam.com.au or Phone: Craig on 0447 843 550

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Salary range: $36.64 - $38.28 p.h.

Duties/Abilities: To provide cleaning and patient care as part of the Operational Services team and ensure a safe and secure environment is maintained for staff, patients and visitors by responding to security incidents, fire alarms and other internal emergencies within the Tully Hospital buildings and grounds.

Tully Hospital is part of the CHHHS is situated in Far North Queensland and provides health services to an estimated population of 10,000 people.

The Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the southern portion of the Cairns City Council fall within the Cassowary Hub boundary.

Some of your duties will include but are not limited to; • Patrol the Tully Hospital buildings and grounds regularly to ensure a safe working environment for staff, patients and visitors.

• Undertake security requirements for helicopter medivac landings.

• Undertake initial response and containment of fire and security incidents and act as emergency controller for all non-clinical incidents until briefing, and where relevant, hand over to a senior State Emergency Services Officer while continuing to maintain effective hospital communication and liaison during the course of the incident.

• Conduct preliminary investigations into breaches of various Acts and Regulations which relate to the health facility and provide advice to the Manager, Operational Services.

• Ensure QHealth “no smoking” and regulated parking policy provisions are observed within the Tully Hospital and advise the Supervisor Operational Services of breaches.

• Whilst not mandatory, possession of relevant qualifications in fire safety and security (such as Certificate II and /or III Security Operations) would be well regarded.

For further information and applications please go to the below link; https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH404924 Enquiries: Annette Lo Monaco 07 4068 4162 Job Ad Reference: CAH404924 Application Kit: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH404924 Closing Date: Monday 21 February 2022

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To undertake as part of the Operational Service Team in the provision of safe, cost effective and quality operational services to patients of the Tully Hospital.

Salary range: $33.65 - $36.49 p.h Duties/Abilities: Builds and maintains good working relationships by communicating openly and effectively with management, staff and clients.

• Participates within a team by effectively contributing to the Operational Service Department and the District’s quality activities and processes.

• With minimum supervision daily work routines are performed to a high standard by following the Work Task Instructions, maintaining full compliance to OH&S practices, Infection Control policy, Waste policy, District and Department policies and in accordance with the Queensland Health Catering, Cleaning, Laundry, Standards and Guide Lines meeting required time frames.

• Maintain facility cleaning programme including routine basic maintenance of equipment not subject to trade qualifications. General internal and external cleaning duties which include light and heavy cleaning tasks such as cleaning high and lows, including walls and ceilings, cleaning of windows, security screens, furniture and fittings, sweeping of pathways, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of floor surfaces associated with clinical and non-clinical areas. The collection and removal of all waste. Washing and folding of hospital linen.

• Prepare and present food in a safe, efficient and competent manner for the inpatient’s and staff in accordance with the Hospital’s Food Safety Program and other statutory regulations.

• Assist Health Team members in the provision of patient care associated with the clinical areas, such as lifting, turning escorting patients, performing patient’s shaves, baths, morgue transfers or other tasks as directed by the Nursing Staff.

Enquiries: Annette Lo Monaco 07 4068 4162 Job Ad Reference: CAH404949.

Application Kit: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-CAH404949 Closing Date: Monday, 21 February 2022.

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Fire Safety and Security Officer/ Operational Services Officer

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You can apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job.

A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles.

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Uniting Churches Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail,

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Renegade Lass Misfortunes School subject (coll) Friend Look narrowly Theatrical entertainment Positive pole of a battery Worship as divine Walking stick Meshed fabric Hoard

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10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach, Kurrimine Beach, 3pm, 1st Sun of month, Kurrimine Beach Chapel (beside the motel), 5/9 Hawthorne Dr, Kurrimine

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Beach, Tully Tongan Uniting, 5pm, Sun, 6a Mcquillan st, Tully, Ingham District Uniting Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues) Road, Bamboo Creek

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Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church,

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Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

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St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

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Anglican Churches St Albans Anglican

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CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12971 I O S U P P I A A C U M C O M A E L T R A C C L O S E L L E M K G A T U R E O E

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10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit, Mission Beach 7am Sun,

121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Catholic Parishes: St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

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Election time in grower-led CANEGROWERS CANEGROWERS is calling for members to step forward and nominate for one of the 81 representative positions in the peak sugarcane farming organisation.

“As a truly grower-led and grower-driven organisation, these triennial elections are a significant time for CANEGROWERS,” CEO Dan Galligan said.

“In this process, any member can nominate for a position on their district CANEGROWERS board.

“I urge all growers, men and women of any age, who want to be an active part of the sugarcane industry’s future to get involved.

“The strength of CANEGROWERS is the many people who have ideas to put forward and who want to contribute to solving district challenges and realising opportunities for sugarcane growers.”

The 13 district CANEGROWERS boards nominate representatives to the 20-member CANEGROWERS Policy Council, contributing their district perspectives as it investigates, discusses, and decides on policy and strategy issues for the whole industry. Notably, the Policy Council will also elect the next State Board of CANEGROWERS. “At every level in the organisation, it is growers making decisions about advocacy and action on behalf of their fellow growers,” Mr Galligan said. “That is what has made CANEGROWERS relevant and dynamic for almost 100 years, and what will carry the organisation and the industry into the future.

“Growers who have been involved in representative roles always talk about the great sense of pride and satisfaction at contributing and the rewards and camaraderie of working with colleagues from across the industry.”

Nominations are open from now until 25 February, after which every member in a district requiring a ballot will have the opportunity to vote for the members of their district board.

RURAL

Friday, February 11, 2022

Searching for mahogany gliders Hinchinbrook Island, Mission Beach, Balgal Beach A tropical island with an ideal habitat for the endangered mahogany glider is a new focus in species recovery efforts.

Researchers recently installed wildlife cameras in the forests of Hinchinbrook Island - one of Australia’s largest island national parks - as part of the first population survey since Cyclone Yasi hit the region in 2011.

The elusive gliders are known to live in patches of woodland between Tully and Ollera Creek, north of Townsville. Still, their numbers are unknown, with the last count at just 1500 to 2000 before the cyclone tore through their habitat.

Terrain NRM’s Andrew Dennis said field officers were working with James Cook University researchers to explore just beyond these areas – at Hinchinbrook Island, Mission Beach and Balgal Beach – where habitat modelling work had shown quality mahogany glider habitat.

Twenty cameras were installed for six weeks in three different woodland areas on Hinchinbrook Island recently, returning no mahogany glider footage but recording sugar glider action in the final hours before they were taken down.

“It’s tantalising because sugar gliders are a smaller glider which is often in the same forests as the mahogany glider,” Dr Dennis said. “We’ll be setting up cameras on the island again.”

James Cook University researcher Eryn Chang has also been using cameras on the mainland, along with catch and release trapping. Her team has so far taken tiny tissue samples from the ears of 22 mahogany gliders to understand populations and their genetic health better.

“Mahogany gliders are very difficult to catch - some nights we record nothing, or we see sugar or squirrel gliders and no mahoganies,’’ she said. “It’s a slow process to build up data, but one that’s important for this species.”

Cameras were recently installed in an ant-plant nature refuge between Mission Beach and Tully and at Balgal Beach and Clement State Forest near Townsville.

James Cook University tropical biologist Dr Conrad

Hoskin said looking for mahogany gliders within the known distribution areas and beyond them was the first step.

“Then we’ll be selecting some key populations to monitor through time,” he said.

“Six sites have been selected in known glider habitat where cameras will be secured in trees for six to eight weeks for systematic population monitoring, to be replicated in future years.”

Once the best methods for long-term monitoring have been identified by researchers, Terrain NRM will continue the program with community groups such as Wildlife Queensland.

Terrain’s Andrew Dennis said the population survey was an important step in a larger project that included working with landholders and conservationists on planting native trees to bridge gaps in glider habitat. It also includes work with Girringun Aboriginal Rangers on controlled burns in the pockets of remaining woodland to stop rainforest from thickening and preventing gliding between trees.

It’s all part of a ‘Biodiversity Hot Spots – Tackling Woodland Threats’ project, supported by Terrain NRM through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

“Only 20 per cent of the original mahogany glider habitat remains, and it’s fractured into almost 1000 individual pieces,’’ Dr Dennis said. “Protecting what remains and establishing wildlife corridors is essential for gliders to reproduce, have food sources and maintain genetic diversity.”

To find out about the project, visit www.terrain.org. au/woodlands-tackling-threats

SPORTS

Innisfail United Football Club senior men start training MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL United Football teams are looking forward to the upcoming season, as senior men’s teams have started pre-season training.

Twenty players have hit their straps at senior men’s training sessions on Thursdays from 6.30 pm.

Innisfail United’s home ground at Castor Park, Mourilyan, is sporting a new LED scoreboard, courtesy of Community Benefit Funding grant and Squids Engineering for the framework, Baps Electrical, Expressway Signs and Kane Pumping & Irrigation.

Lynne Reid and Michael Reid from OSSEM have partnered up with Innisfail United for the 2022/23 seasons.

Ossem is a sponsor for all the club’s coaches and managers and can assist with player injuries if needed.

Paul Piccolo, who has been involved with the club for over 30 years, has taken on the head coach of the Premier Men’s team for the first time.

His aim is for the Premier Men’s team to make finals this season as he believes the club has the talent and the players.

Players need to be committed to training twice a week, punctual on game days and positive.

Innisfail United senior men’s players go through their paces during a training session at Castor Park.

Training focuses on improving players’ conditioning and stamina to be well prepared for the upcoming season.

Jayden Zecchinati, an Innisfail United player for

two years, has stepped up to captain the Premier Men’s team.

Players are moving up from Under 18s and Reserves to be part of the Premier Men’s team. There is healthy competition among Reserves players striving to break into the Premier Men’s team.

In the opening round fixture of the FFA Cup, Innisfail United has drawn against Southside Comets. At this stage, the match will take place on February 26 at Southside, Edmonton, with a 7.00 pm kick-off.

In 2022, Steven Berryman is coaching Under 18s, Paulo Di Carlo and Mick Maguire (3rd Division), whilst Alex Ihnatiuc will lead the Premier Reserves Men’s.

Please get in touch with 0408 253 762 for further information.

Training for Under 18s started on February 3, with sessions held on Thursdays at 5.15 pm.

The club is always looking for fresh players, referees, coaches and volunteers to become involved in the 2022 season.

Please visit the Innisfail United Football Club Facebook page and send a message for further information and updates.

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Bowls News Ingham Bowls UNFORTUNATELY, rain washed out barefoot bowls last Thursday.

Men's Pairs Results for Friday the, February 4.

B Bell, B Wilson defeated K Lawlor & P Kite 24 -10 T George, S Richards defeated C Johnson & T Koop 19 - 16 J Eddleston, K Turvey defeated T Pallanza & I, Muldowney, 16 - 14 Prize-winning team of the mixed social bowls competition played on Sunday, February 6 was Eric Dundas, Norma Evans & Cliff Johnson defeating Bob Bell, Janese Craven & John Piotto 27 - 14 ( 19 points to 10 ) John Holmes, Judy Fenoglio, Alf Di Bella & Tony Koop defeated Roger Celotto, Lidia Marbelli, Dave Horsley and Stan Richards 28 - 21 ( 17 points to 13 ) Max Thompson, Luisa Di Bella & Mario Marbelli defeated Maria Moore, Elsa Piotto & Peter Herman 26 - 19 ( 17 points to 10 ) Men's Competition Results.

A Grade Singles.

S Richards 25 - C Johnson 11 F Pallanza 26 - L Barbi 11 A Cole 26 - A Torielli 19 Triples.

J Di Bella, G Torrisi & P Kite defeated P Ryan, R Cantatore & R Basaglia 25 - 18 Weather Permitting Barefoot bowls will be played 6 pm - 8 pm on February 10.

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Please be mindful times could alter due to changes with the Covid restrictions & Extreme heat.

FEBRUARY Sunday 6

For any further enquiries club contact ph.

0459211552, or you can follow us on our Facebook page.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls IT was pleasing to see different names in the winner’s circle at last Thursday’s social bowls with the team of John Morrison, Peter Broccardo and newcomer Steve Stotter declared winners.

Visitors are most welcome for a game of social bowls on Thursdays with names in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start.

Results of Club Singles played last week: Michael de Vries defeated Warren Sinclair, Ian Humphreys def Matt Achello, Snow Clark def Jamie Paterson, Doug Juhas def David Irwin, Bob Chaplain def Warren Sinclair, Joe Van Tienen def Ted Dorrington, Steve Howe def Peter Smith, Mal Bright def Bob Chaplain and Peter Smith def Matt Achello.

In Club Pairs, Alf Strano and Alf Siliato defeated Mal Clifford and Sam Micale in a remarkably close game. Whilst Gordon Goes and Graeme Anderson defeated Snow Clark and Greg McDonald.

Players, please check the whiteboard for games to take place this week.

Working bees are still happening on Tuesday mornings, so come along and lend a helping hand.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls IT was great to have fourteen ladies take to the green on Wednesday.

Men's Friday Afternoon Pairs will be played at 2:15 pm. Please have names in the club by 1:45 pm.

Paterson did it so effectively that she may now become a left-handed bowler.

Bar Roster: S Richards Social Selector: R Cantatore

Pam Anderson, Dell Steve and Joan Atkinson demolished Eileen Hamann, Diana O’Brien and Marcia Ryall 26 - 4.

Lyn Stevenson, Anna Rowbotham, Catarina Cook and Bev Anderson defeated Louise Hoskins, Ann Rule, Dian Catelan and Helen Paterson 20 - 13.

Silkwood Bowls

All ladies, especially our senior trio, are relishing the opportunity to spend time together.

WEDNESDAY 9.2.2022

Ann Rule was the lucky winner of the money card and will provide afternoon tea next Wednesday.

Wednesday saw a Triples game with Team Denise Charman, Len Charman & Delmo Tarditi, defeating Team Dutchy, Sergio & Tim Wallis 22 to 18. A game of pairs between Team Barry green & Lee-ann Mayell defeated Team Rex Williams & Tony Cates 22 to 19.

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Innisfail Ladies monthly meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 23 at 11.00 am.

Helen Paterson provided ladies with afternoon tea and bowled (with her left hand) despite her broken wrist.

Mixed Social Bowls will be played on Sunday, February 13, at 1:30 pm. Call 47762117 before 12:30 pm to have your name put on the board.

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are still mandatory for entry into our clubhouse, and proof of vaccination will be needed to enter. We also ask if you are not feeling well to please take care and stay at home.

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

Pairs Roster Duty: P Herman

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Tully Bowls Game of 10 Ends began at 2.30.

Team 1. Peter Smith/ Leno Ceccato/ Joanne Townsend (12) v Team 2 Ray Downing/Judy Hood/ Joan Mercer ((2).

Team 3. John Brown/Val Zamora/Wendy Nevin (11) v Team 4 Gavin Buick/Ron Senini/ Rita Hudson (5) Game of 8 Ends Team1 (16) v Team 3 (3). Team 2 (1) v Team 3 (16) The winning Team was Peter Smith/Leno Ceccato/ Joanne Townsend. Each received $10. Runner up team was John Brown/Val Zamora/Wendy Nevin, who each received a free drink.

After the game, members enjoyed drinks and a few good laughs!

The book is open for Championship nominations.

No bowls Wed afternoon as the club is doing catering.

AGM next Sunday at 9.30. See you there. Cheers!

Babinda Bowls OUR new green has finally been installed and is looking good.

The first social game was held on Sunday.

Winning team: Tayla, Tash, Luke & George and runner-up team: Joan, Wyatt, Bill & Rhys.

We will attempt to play social bowls on Sundays in addition to Thursdays. Names are to be in by 1 for a 1.30 pm start. Bowlers from other clubs are very much welcome on these days.

Club competitions can now commence with the draw to be carried out. Check the board.

Noorla Ladies Bowls WELCOME to another bowling year at Noorla Ladies Bowling Club.

We have just commenced our bowls again on Wednesday 9th and are happy to say to anyone who would like to join our club you are most welcome.

We play on Wednesday afternoons at 1.30pm start, names to club on 47762179 by 1.00pm.

We are a friendly club and usually play mixed bowls Wednesday afternoon if there is no competitions pending. So come along and enjoy an afternoon with us. See you there.

Sunday 6.2.2022 Sunday social consisted of a game of triples with Team Anna Della Bella, Daniel Gauci & Delmo Tarditi defeat team Alan Hudson, Tony cates & Barry Green with a score of 24 to 19.

Saturday 5.2.2022 Len Charman & Rex Williams travelled to Marlin Coast Bowls Club to play in the District Open Pairs.

Unfortunately, they didn’t progress through to the next round but had fun trying. It was an enjoyable day.

Bowls Social Days Social Days are Wednesday and Sunday with the sign on 1.30 pm and start at 2 pm.

Our Friday BBQ & Barefoot Bowls Night is yet to start. A Date & Time will be announced soon.

AGM & General Meeting Silkwood Bowls Club Inc. AGM & General Meeting 13th February 2022 at 10.30 am.

Covid Restrictions Due to the Government Covid Restrictions, only fully vaccinated bowlers and guests are permitted to enter & play. No more sign-ins are required. Masks

Innisfail Ladies lawn bowlers had fine weather on February 2 for their first roll up in 2022.

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Golf News Tully Golf

FEBRUARY 5: Golf Results The HOTEL TULLY Monthly Medal.

The new owners of the Top Pub drew overwhelming applause and heartfelt thanks when they chose to renew their Monthly Medal sponsorship.

Three minutes up the road at Merryburn at 11 am was a tropical downpour, but as we drove into the course, there was not a drop of rain in sight!

But the weather gods were keeping the rain in store for us. The first four holes were fought out in drenching rain, and lo and behold, it cleared after that.

Then twenty-two hardy players slugged it out for the coveted monogrammed shirt.

And the winners nett scores were: First: Mike Ellicott 71 Second – Tanu Wulf 72 Third - The evergreen Brice Henry 74 Fourth - Mike Kennedy 75 NTP’S Men 7/16 – Carlos Ferreira Ladies 2/11 – Betty Favier February 3: Sporters Results 9 Hole – Norm Gray 18 (C/B) 6 Hole – Graham Sinton 13 (he is playing so well lately) Rundown Brice Henry 18 Bruce Dorante 17 (C/B) Putts Mike Ellicott 12 NTP’s 1/10 Roy Favier 2/11 Brice Henry 7/16 Mike Kennedy 9/18 A Grade Jim Boston B Grade Bruce Dorante C Grade Norm Gray Well played by all the brave souls!!

Come along and join the fun!

El Arish Golf OUR first official Tuesday comp went ahead last week [1st February] with a return of excellent scores for our winners: Paul Marland came in with a 65 Nett, with Caryl Lavell R/Up on 66 Nett - before presentation, the adage was quoted:- Beware the Injured Sportsman!!

Paul also went on to win NTP on #5/14, with Graham Roberts taking #8/17.

Sporters [Thurs 3rd] played the 1st 9 S’ford with Lisa Spiegler winning on 22, followed by Wayne Bolton r/up on a c/back with 20.

NTP #2 was taken by Paul Marland, and Graham Roberts took #4. Unfortunately, our Monthly Medal was cancelled due to ‘LAKE EL ARISH’ taking over our course on Saturday. Players will be advised of the future date.

Following are details of our Opening Weekend to be held on February 19 and 20. On Saturday 19 is a 4BBB S’ford Medley. On Sunday 20th, a Single Stroke event. Great Men’s and Ladies prizes sponsored by: Golf World - Cairns.

For nominations: please Text or Message: CAMO 0448 345 139 or Email: camolot@outlook.com.

FEES: BOTH DAYS $50 or SINGLE DAY $30.

Don’t be disappointed, nominate asap!

SPORT Here’s hoping for a good few games this week!!

This Saturday 12 and Tuesday 15 times: Rego noon - Draw 12.15 - Tee off 12.30 pm. Of course, our opening weekend is set to a Time Sheet.

Ingham Golf INFORMATION for upcoming events is below: Every Tuesday till the End of February, Geoff and Fred will be running a competition. Be at the club by 12:30 for a 1:00 hit off. This is open to all members.

The Ladies will play each Wednesday beginning 9th February.

Be there for the 2:00 pm start.

The Thursday 14-hole competitions are continuing over Summer also. Be at the club by 12:30 for a 1:00 pm hit off.

Results For the Last Week: On Tuesday, nine players created a competition which was won (again!) by Alan Cockburn with 36 Stableford points, followed by runner-up Brian Scanlon with 31 points. Fred Smith took the run-down prize with 29 points.

Thursday saw a giant field of twenty-one players compete in the fourteen-hole competition. Dennis King was the winner, with a nett 65 1/2. Runner-up was Fred Smith, also with 65 ½ nett. Run-down prizes went to Brian Scanlon, 66, Henry Matthews, 67, Paul Menegon and Albert Bison, 68 ½, and Peter Skene 69 ½.

Saturday saw a Stableford being played again.

Allan Cazzulino took the winner’s prize with 43 points, followed by runner-up winner Ian Swarbrick who ended with 39 points. The run-down award went to Joe Pennisi with 37 points, and Colin Noble won the pin shot.

On Sunday, another Stableford was played.

The winner was Fred Smith with 39 points, and the Runner-up winner was Allan Cazzulino with 38 points.

Run-down winners were Adrian Chinotti with 37, Jayden Swarbrick with 35 and Ian Swarbrick with 34 points. Jayden Swarbrick won pin shots on hole 7 and Lachlan Tennent on hole 12.

Happy golfing…

Cheryl

Innisfail Golf Club

LAST week the grounds crew kept busy as stacks of rain and humidity meant rapid grass growth.

A shout out to the boys for getting the course mowed for last weekend’s Monthly Medal.

Please let Jake Cockle or Andrew Rose know any members who can lend a hand for a few hours on Thursday.

A big thank you to BCF Innisfail and Stephen Lyons for organising BCF shirts and hats for the volunteers.

Their new kits look snazzy, and it keeps them well protected from the sun during their work on the course.

IGC Rules & Etiquette Congratulations to Rob Mills for winning January’s trivia question. It could very well be Millsy’s lucky week after he won a Titleist Pro V, a Monthly Medal and celebrated his retirement.

This week’s Quiz Deb plays her second shot, searches for the ball briefly and then announces she will go back and play a provisional ball.

Deb drops and plays her provisional from where she played the original stroke.

Deb then continues searching for her original ball and finds it within three minutes of when she first started searching.

What is the ruling?

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Deb must continue with the original ball 2.

Deb must continue with the provisional ball 3.

Deb can choose to continue with either ball Friday Sporters 9-hole competition - January 28 Results: 1st: Bryce Hoad 21pts

Friday, February 11, 2022 2nd: Jake Cockle 19pts 3rd: Rauno Lehtsalu 17pts NTP - Rauno Lehtsalu There were minimal showers around for the Peak Aviation Single Stableford on Saturday, January 29; however, the course was excellent despite the weather.

In wet course conditions, a field of 30 players got down to business and tried to dodge the intermittent showers.

Addi Butorac shot a personal best round for the year with an impressive 40 points in the morning groups and clubhouse leader.

The afternoon groups tried their best, with John Slater bombing his driver to get 37 points. Craig Alman and Mark Schaffer were also impressed with 39 points.

Results: 1st: Addi Butorac 40pts 2nd: Mark Schafer 39pts c/b 3rd: Craig Alman 39pts NTPs 1/10 - Jake Cockle 4/13 - Luke Peters 7/16 - Paul Tattam 2/11 - Jake Cockle 5/14 - Jake Cockle 8/17 - E Nest 3/12 - Des Hensler 6/15 - Colin Bidgood 9/18 - John Lombardi Please visit the Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region.

Upcoming Events Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00pm groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00pm groups of 4 permitted - online bookings Saturday competition - Golf World Monthly Medal Stroke - 7.30 am and 12.00 pm groups of 4 permitted - online bookings.

February 12 - Innisfail Skip Bin Hire Stableford February 13, 20 & 27 - Junior Golf February 19 - Hoad Business Development Stableford February 26 - Midway Butchers 4 Ball Best Ball Innisfail Open Classic - April 23 - 24

Addi Butorac won the Peak Aviation Single Stableford on January 29.

Bryce Hoad won the Friday Sporters competition on January 28.

Innisfail Golf Club grounds crew volunteers on the course sporting their new BCF shirts.

SPORT

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Local MMA fighter Kyle Mayocchi takes on the world in Abu Dhabi MARIA GIRGENTI MIXED Martial Arts athlete Kyle Mayocchi from Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail represented Australia in the 2021 IMMAF World Senior and Junior Championships held at Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Zayed Sports City from January 24 - 29.

Team Australia, a strong contingent of nine athletes, got off to a dream start with triple wins on the first day of competition.

Mayocchi, aged 18, competed in the Male M Junior Lightweight 70.3kg. In his first round on day one def Amirdin Akbarov (Kyrgyzstan) via Split Decision Round 3 (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).

Coopar Royal (Australia) def Iuri Rodrigues (Portugal) via Unanimous Decision - Round 3 (30-27, 30-27, 20-27).

Daniel Mitchell (Australia) def Lenin Prakash (India) via Unanimous Decision - Round 3 (29-28, 2928, 30-27).

Mayocchi went up against the world number one ranked Junior Lightweight from Tajikistan and last year's winner in the next round. This older and much bigger opponent was fresh after having a bye in the opening round.

Behruz Khurshedzoda (Tajikistan) def Kyle Mayocchi (Australia) via Unanimous Decision - Round 3 (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

Mayocchi said he loved the experience of fighting against the best, has learned a lot and will make significant improvements.

Royal then faced Shamil Alikhanov from Bahrain in the second round.

In the Men's Featherweight division, Daniel Mitchell, aged 24, overcame Lenin Prakash from India and met Bekzat Zhassiya from Kazakhstan.

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Mayocchi, who will compete in the junior category for another three years, will return to represent Australia again in September.

Mayocchi qualified to represent Australia and was invited to compete in the Championships in Abu Dhabi after a dominant win in NZMMAF's amateur event in New Zealand in 2021, which featured the best New Zealand fighters.

The UAE Jiu-Jitsu and MMA Federation hosted the Championships with support from the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in partnership with Palms Sports.

Athletes battled it out for gold, silver and bronze medals across 16 male and female weight categories in Junior and Senior divisions, which played out across up to four cages over six days.

A total of 421 athletes from 56 nations competed, including Australia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England, France, Innisfail's Kyle Mayocchi represented Australia and won his Greece, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, first fight at the International Mixed Martial Arts Foundation Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, Polynesia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Championships in Abu Dhabi last month.

65.8 kg, Erin Carter - Women's F: Jr Lightweight 70.3 South Africa, Tajikistan, Ukraine kg, Jordan Thomas - Men's M: Lightweight 70.3 kg, and USA. Mayocchi was part of team Australia, which Auryn Parmley - Men's M: Light Heavyweight 93 kg included: Troy Fumo - Men's M: Strawweight (52.2) and Patrick Best - Men's M: Light Heavyweight 93 kg. kg, Coopar Royal - Men's M: Bantamweight (61.2 kg), Faine Mesquita - Women's F: Bantamweight 61.2 kg, Daniel Mitchell - Men's M: Featherweight

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This weekend’s pre-season games between the Northern Pride and Townsville Blackhawks, in several grades, means it will be a great weekend of preseason rugby league for Tully and the Cassowary Coast. Not to mention that the North Qld Toyota Cowboys are coming to town!

Cairns v Townsville is nothing new; in fact, the rivalry goes all the way back to the very early days of the game in North Qld, to 1918 when the first season of what was then known as the “Inter-city Cup” competition was played.

The inter-city cup lasted from 1918 to 1924. It was the first genuine attempt to stage a northern competition between major towns, with Cairns, Townsville and Mackay the original three sides, and Innisfail eventually joined them. Often the final came down to a Cairns v Townsville clash.

During the inter-City cup era, the first major administration body was set up to run the game in North Qld. The North Qld Rugby league (NQRL) was formed in 1920 and was the first governing body to administer the game, which had been adopted by all northern towns by that year, except for Mt Isa, who joined in 1929.

The inter-city cup became the Crowley cup in 1925, with more northern towns added to the competition.

In 1933, the Crowley cup became the Carlton Shield.

Towns and regions like Ayr and Home Hill, Bowen, Proserpine, Ingham, Tully, Atherton and Eachem, Charters Towers and Mt Isa all joined and played in various grades and levels of competition from the Crowley cup days right through to 1948 when the Carlton Shield was revamped and renamed the Foley shield. The Foley shield became well known throughout the rugby league world, and all of those same towns and centres continued to compete.

Imagine the type of world it was back when the inter-city cup was first played in 1918?

T h e First World War was still going, which meant that many potential p l a y e r s were away, in uniform, fighting the war. Then just getting to games would have been a

Troy Fumo, Jordan Thomas and Auryn Parmley progressed as far as the quarter-finals on day three (Australia Day) but were subsequently eliminated mammoth undertaking.

Travel from Cairns to Townville had to be done by sea, as the main railway between the two cities wasn’t completed until 1925. There were few cars or roads for cars in 1918!

The rivalry between Cairns and Townville existed through the various competitions from the Intercity cup to Foley shield, and today, we could say it continues between the two Q Cup sides, the Northern Pride and Townsville Blackhawks.

The carton with this Column is from the 1924 Cairns rugby league handbook. The more things change, the more they stay the same!

The A grade trail match between the NQ Toyota Cowboys and Northern Pride will also be a drawcard this weekend in Tully, with many younger Cowboys players getting a run.

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Shane Muriata

OK, so before we get onto the Rugby League good news story that always seems to accompany me wherever I go, let's get the Justin Langer coaching cricket saga off my beautiful hairy chest before I start to Hulk up like the Incredible Hulk.

If winning the Ashes was the highlight of the Summer here in Australia, then the assassination of the head coach JL from the Australian Cricket Board was the most ridiculous thing to happen to our summer game since Sandpaper gate.

We needed a saviour and a coach who would bring some respect and credibility, we needed the game of cricket to take centre stage for the right reasons, and with our success in the swimming months, that looked the go. Instead, we find ourselves asking more questions.

As a passionate lover of cricket (and KFC), this message is directed at ACB, who run cricket in our country. In my honest opinion, you guys are a bunch of gutless yellow bellies who have disgraced yourselves and to the Baggy Green. I think you should hang your heads in shame and maybe give yourself an uppercut while you're at it because right now, you have damaged our game.

To Justin Langer, mate, hold your head high

SPORT because we still think you're a great coach.

Now that I have vent my anger, it is time for roses, cakes, fried chicken, and Pepsi Max to take centre stage. I now happily get to report on the Tully Rugby League Jersey Auction that stole the limelight on the weekend at the Tigers leagues Club.

As the great Peter Jones took centre stage and spoke about his excellent NRL career with John Hopoate by poking fun at each other, the night broke all the records that proceeded this special evening of fundraising for our great club. The night is usually a culmination of great food and company, with keen and avid club supporters from the local community bidding for jerseys.

From Fullback (my old position) right through to the bench spots (my actual place), everyone scratches and claws their way to have their names of businesses associated as the prime sponsor of that jersey.

The night was so huge that it became our greatest ever Jersey Auction night as the Tully Tigers Rugby League Club raised just on a record $33,500.00 to the crowd's delight.

It must be said that with great success comes great people. My mate Anthony Emmi, the great President of the Rugby League World, earned a special award on the night for his solid and unbelievable contribution to the game.

Legendary and all-around great bloke Shane Knuth and Barry B presented Anthony with a Federal Minister Awards for his service. So if you see the bloke, let him know that my car still needs servicing, and let him know he's doing a great job of being one of the

Tully Tigers Old Boys Club 1,2,3. Angelo Crema,Peter Lucy and the great John Jones. Colin Wilkie and former WCW wrestler Barry ‘Razor’ Campo.

Friday, February 11, 2022 most recognisable and remarkably active community members since Adrian Duro walked me home from the Tigers Premiership celebrations in 2004.

As some locals are already aware, the Tully Tigers Old Boys Club has been going for a few months now thanks to one brilliant yet handsome looking guy Colin Wilkie who has taken it upon himself to bring some mojo back to the Tully Showgrounds.

When working out the order of the Old Boys Club numbers, it was a no brainer that the top three belonged to some fair dinkum legends who deserve the top three. Congratulations to Angelo Crema, who has taken number 1, Peter Lucy No.2 and John Jones No. 3. All these players have contributed mightily to the club's success, both on and off the field.

Congratulations.

Don't forget if you have signed up to the Old Boys Club, that payment is due as we have our first Rugby League match at the Tully Showgrounds this weekend with the Northern Pride Representative Teams taking our field of dreams in a great night of footy. If you're around Saturday night, make sure you get down to support our local state team.

On a side note, welcome back to school to all our children who enjoyed the extended break as we head into the new year. All the best to our year 12s in Ingham State High, Gilroy, Gowrie, Tully State High (go Nathan M, Jason H, and Dominic K, Jonas G), Innisfail State College (go Musa), Good Counsel and Babinda State High, who head into their last year of the show before you join the actual circus. Hopefully, it's a great last ride to the finish line in 2022.

The great Peter Buttsworth receiving Life Membership to the Tully Tigers.

Silkwood Clay Target Club FORTY-TWO shooters participated in Silkwood Clay Target Club’s monthly shoot last Sunday in overcast conditions but dry and little wind.

The number of shooters from all grades who are shooting possibles is unbelievable.

Under the new scoring system, there is no escape from shooters going up or down a grade as the computer has shooters marked.

Results: Event 1 - 25 Target Double Barrel (Cash Divide)

24/25, Ned Di Salvo 24/25 and Neil Kidcaff 24/25 B - 1st: Luke Zammit 25/25, Alan Birch 25/25 and Tehel Hayman-Rubach25/25 C - 1st: Kyle Heidenreich 22/25; 2nd: Allan Millwood 21/25 Event 2 - 50 Target Point Score AA - 1st: Michael Thurston 172/175 (148/150); 2nd: Chris Santarossa 171/174 (148/150); 3rd: Jar Smaniotto 159/162 (148/150) Shoot Off

AA - 1st: Nathan Thurston 25/25 and Chris Santarossa 25/25

A - 1st: Neil Kidcaff 147/150; 2nd: Ned Di Salvo 146/150; 3rd: Gil Alvero 145/150

A. 1st: Santo Greco 25/25; 2nd: Andrew Casella 24/25, Mark Stella 24/25, Josh Alvero 24/25, Angelo Russo 24/25, Sandra Crapella 24/25, Gil Alvero

B - 1st: Alan Birch 146/150; 2nd: Michael Heidenreich 145/150; 3rd: Tehel Hayman-Rubach 143/150

C - 1st: Peter Vit 135/150; 2nd: Kyle Heidenreich 134/150; 3rd: Allan Millwood 127/150 Event 3 - 25 Handicap 1st: Angelo Russo 30/30 (25/25); 2nd: Josh Alvero 29/30 (25/25); 3rd: Joe Zappala 28/30 (25/25) Shoot Off Event 4 - 25 Target Continental BD AA - 1st: Ron Gough 80/80 (25/25); 2nd: Jar Smaniotto 79/80 (25/25) Shoot Off A - 1st: Mark Stella 70/70 (25/25); 2nd: Neil Kidcaff 69/70 (25/25) Shoot Off B - 1st: Alf Strano 25/25; 2nd: Alan Birch 32/34 (23/25) Shoot Off C - 1st: Allan Millwood 23/25; 2nd: Peter Vit 21/25

Friday, February 11, 2022

Fishing News

RoLy Newton

THE weather conditions over the weekend ruled out fishing out wide for the average-sized trailer boat.

However, the better conditions we experienced during the days leading up to last weekend did allow many boats to fish out wide. Coral Trout catches were very good for this time of year; however, the Red Throat numbers have dropped away. It seems as quickly as this species appeared after Cyclone Seth, they will disappear. Most boats also reported catching Spanish Mackerel, primarily by fishing a floating bait while bottom fishing.

Last week, the light winds also allowed the smaller boats to target the inshore reefs and rubble patches.

Most reported catching the occasional Trout and good numbers of Grass Sweet Lip. Those specialising in Fingermark also did quite well with some great fish reported caught from the islands and coastal headlands on fresh Squid or live baits.

Surprisingly, a reasonable number of School or Doggy Mackerel is still being caught. Boats are reporting up to four fish being caught per session.

These fish are mostly a bycatch being caught while fishing for other species. Interestingly most of these Schoolies are in roe.

The Barramundi season has gotten off to a slow start. The fishing in the estuaries in the coastal creeks is tough. This is normal with the estuaries affected by the rain we regularly get at this time of year. The better fishing has been in the Hinchinbrook Channel; however, even the fishing there has not been consistent. Some boats have been doing quite well, while other competent anglers have found the fishing tough. Some excellent Barra and Mangrove Jacks have been caught primarily from around the sheltered waters in the heart of the Channel.

There have also been good numbers of Blue Salmon, and the occasional Threadfin caught along the edges of the Hinchinbrook flats.

Surprisingly some of the better fishing has been had along the Cardwell esplanade with good numbers of Barra, Blue Salmon and the occasional Grunter being caught.

Land-based anglers have also managed to catch Barra inside Mourilyan harbour and from the Clump point Jetty and boat ramp.

By far, the better Barra fishing has been from the freshwater sections of the Johnstone, Maria, Tully and Murray rivers. Anglers target the entrances of the feeder creeks and drains, especially if they are running dirty. The various backwaters have also been producing some great fish. It always amazes me how big some of the Barra are caught from right up high in the rivers. Usually, these areas fish better in the afternoon as the water temperatures rise a couple of degrees during the day's heat.

Although traditionally hard body lures cast and worked erratically along the edges of the feeder creeks has been successful in the past, most anglers are now turning to weedless soft plastics. Some of the more productive lures so far this season has been the Jackson Joker, Jackal Squirrel, Zerek prawns and the newly released Sicario soft plastic paddle tails.

Looking forward to the weekend, the various weather sites predict a 20 knot south-easterly which will rule out offshore fishing. The good news is that we will have ideal tides to fish the estuaries.

I like either side of the weekends afternoon low tide to fish for Barra and prefer the late afternoon incoming tide to chase Mangrove Jacks in the creeks. Either side of the evening, high tide would suit fishing for Fingermark and Barra around the deep holes in the streams in the sheltered waters of the Hinchinbrook channel or Mourilyan Harbour.

I would pick either side of early morning high tide to fish along the Hinchinbrook flats for grunter. This same high tide would also be perfect for fishing for Barra,

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Tony Mossop worked hard to temp this barra out of the timber on a shutdown bite with the suspending Jackall Squirrel.

Grunter and Salmon along the Cardwell esplanade.

We are starting to move into some of the best months of the year to chase mud crabs, and the prawns should begin to gather on the beaches.

I would expect the Barra fishing in the freshwater to continue to be good.

Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

Fishing Comp Entries

TIDE TIMES LUCINDA FEB FRI 11 Feb 12:36 am 1.19m 7:15 am 3m 1:56 pm 1.55m 6:57 pm 2.34m SAT 12 Feb 1:03 am 1.09m 7:39 am 3.14m 2:16 pm 1.48m 7:20 pm 2.42m SUN 13 Feb 1:28 am 0.99m 8:02 am 3.24m 2:32 pm 1.44m 7:42 pm 2.49m MON 14 Feb 1:52 am 0.9m 8:27 am 3.32m

2:48 pm 1.41m 8:03 pm 2.57m TUE 15 Feb 2:16 am 0.83m 8:51 am 3.38m 3:05 pm 1.39m 8:26 pm 2.65m WED 16 Feb 2:40 am 0.78m 9:16 am 3.41m 3:25 pm 1.36m 8:52 pm 2.71m THU 17 Feb 3:04 am 0.78m 9:42 am 3.41m 3:48 pm 1.35m 9:21 pm 2.74m

JOHNSTONE RIVER FEB

“Nick Moore with his 1100mm Queenfish caught on a live bait in Missionary Bay. It was released to cap off a great day’s fishing in super calm conditions”

“This 80cm Blue Salmon was the highlight of Vicki Fechner’s recent day of fishing in Hinchinbrook Channel. Hooked on a peeled prawn it fought right to the boat and just fitted in the net”

FRI 11 Feb 1:18 am 1.13m 7:40 am 2.65m 2:40 pm 1.49m 7:11 pm 2.07m SAT 12 Feb 1:47 am 1.03m 8:04 am 2.75m 2:55 pm 1.42m 7:39 pm 2.13m SUN 13 Feb 2:14 am 0.95m 8:27 am 2.83m 3:12 pm 1.38m 8:04 pm 2.2m MON 14 Feb 2:39 am 0.87m 8:51 am 2.9m

HULL HEADS FEB FRI 11 Feb 1:18 am 1.13m

Last Wednesday, February 2, Joe Van Tienen from East Innisfail went reef fishing on Goudge Bank and caught a Coral Trout and Spangled Emperor.

Sean O’Brian Andergrove with a healthy early season Barra caught live baiting in the Hull River

3:31 pm 1.35m 8:28 pm 2.26m TUE 15 Feb 3:02 am 0.8m 9:14 am 2.94m 3:51 pm 1.33m 8:52 pm 2.32m WED 16 Feb 3:25 am 0.76m 9:39 am 2.97m 4:13 pm 1.3m 9:17 pm 2.38m THU 17 Feb 3:50 am 0.76m 10:03 am 2.98m 4:39 pm 1.28m 9:46 pm 2.4m

3:31 pm 1.35m

7:40 am 2.65m

8:28 pm 2.26m

2:40 pm 1.49m

TUE 15 Feb 3:02 am 0.8m

7:11 pm 2.07m

9:14 am 2.94m

SAT 12 Feb 1:47 am 1.03m

3:51 pm 1.33m

8:04 am 2.75m

8:52 pm 2.32m

2:55 pm 1.42m

WED 16 Feb 3:25 am 0.76m

7:39 pm 2.13m

9:39 am 2.97m

SUN 13 Feb 2:14 am 0.95m

4:13 pm 1.3m

8:27 am 2.83m

9:17 pm 2.38m

3:12 pm 1.38m

THU 17 Feb 3:50 am 0.76m

8:04 pm 2.2m

10:03 am 2.98m

MON 14 Feb 2:39 am 0.87m

4:39 pm 1.28m

8:51 am 2.9m

9:46 pm 2.4m

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Local MMA fighter Kyle Mayocchi takes on the world in Abu Dhabi

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Alexandra Worth is swimming for sick kids

MARIA GIRGENTI IN February, LOCAL primary school teacher Alexandra Worth will participate in the 2022 Starlight Super Swim Challenge.

The Super Swim challenge is for all ages, all fitness levels, anywhere in Australia.

Challengers can select their distance and fundraising goals and participate individually or as a team.

The Starlight Children’s Foundation did so much for Worth and her family while undergoing life-saving open-heart surgery thirteen years ago in a Brisbane hospital.

“This is such a wonderful foundation that brightens the lives of seriously ill children and their families.”

“It helps sick kids forget about their illness for a while and rediscover the joy of childhood.”

“Being sick myself when I was young, I know how difficult each day can be, and the biggest thing is the emotional impact it has on families.”

Worth, aged 23, has always wanted to do the swim challenge and decided it was time after finishing her university studies.

Her mother took her to swimming lessons at three months, and she has loved the water ever since.

Worth is addicted to the water and does swimming training five days a week. She also enjoys heading out to the islands and the reef and, late last year, sailed to Fitzroy Island.

Whilst in primary school, Worth was an extremely competitive swimmer; however, swimming became more of a fitness sport when she increased her athletics training.

Her least favourite stroke is butterfly, breaststroke is her favourite, but she loves swimming in general.

Please visit Worth’s official page via https:// superswim.org.au/alex-worth to follow her swimming journey to donate.

So far, her tally is $975, with her target set at $1,000, and all funds go to the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Worth expressed gratitude at the overwhelming support she had received from the local community with donations towards this worthy cause.

A first-time author of ‘Heart of Gold,’ Worth also intends to donate a couple of her books to the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

Her first training swim on January 25 was 12kms, which is 240 laps of a 50-metre pool.

Since February 1, she has swum over 24kms, intending to reach 60 - 70kms this month.

Worth, who has been working as a kindergarten teacher, is excited to be returning to her old primary school in 2022.

She is thrilled to be teaching Year 1 students in the same classroom when she was in Year 1 and to have taken over from Lynne Guli, who was her teacher.