2022 February 18 Newspaper Edition

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Innisfail’s quiet achiever, John Beare, awarded an OAM

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WEATHER Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Isolated thunderstorms 24 - 32 Cardwell Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 32 Tully Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 31 Mission Beach Scattered thunderstorms 24 - 30 Innisfail Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 31 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Mostly sunny 24 - 31 Cardwell Isolated thunderstorms 23 - 31 Tully Scattered thunderstorms 21 - 30 Mission Beach Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 30 Innisfail Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 31

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Life in our backyards HI All! I haven’t written my animal stories for a while.

Time to let you know what’s happening.

Last year I had a few noisy neighbours move in next door.

They love to travel with their whole community.

Busy, flying in and out all day from their treehouses.

I also have another almost daily visitor who leaves his deposits everywhere. Full of all kinds of seeds.

Yep! you guessed it: a Local hero, Cassowary.

Starlings nest northeast of the east coast of Australia.

We have been privileged to follow their daily activities closely.

Until next time Katriina Hyytinen

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Weekly Bible Verse “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”

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Innisfail’s quiet achiever, John Beare, awarded an OAM STORY & PHOTO BY MARIA GIRGENTI VETERAN Innisfail builder John Beare received the most prestigious award, the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), for a lifetime of community service through various organisations.

He was one of 545 Australians awarded OAMs announced in this year’s Australia Day Honours List by the Governor-General.

Although the announcement came as a complete surprise, Beare said the recognition humbled him incredibly.

Beare, who was born in Innisfail and lived in the area all his life, landed his first job at Penny’s supermarket and then worked at See Poy’s Furniture Factory, where he completed his trade as a wood machinist/cabinet maker.

His love of volunteering first started when he joined the Goondi Scout Group.

During Cyclone Winifred in 1986, he was an Innisfail SES Group Leader. He collaborated tirelessly with his team to ensure the community’s safety.

Achievements: Master Builders’ Association: Founding member Innisfail-Tully Division since 1961; Former Divisional Chairman, Secretary and Delegate Brothers League Football Club - Innisfail Leprechauns - President of Innisfail Leprechauns - 2002-2007; Board member since 2001; Builder who refurbished the clubhouse facilities; made a Life Member - 2012 Rotary Club of Innisfail-Fitzgerald: Assistant Governor; President - 1990; Member - over 20 years; Chairman - Innisfail Harvest Festival Committee 19961998 State Emergency Service: Group Leader - 19811986; Member 1976-1986

Goondi Scout Group: Member - 1965-1975 - former committee Member-Chairman - Scout Leader Innisfail Harvest Festival committee - 15 years Former owner of Beare Building which started in 1960 - trained 24 apprentices.

Innisfail & District Men’s Shed: inaugural member since 2013; President since 2020 Innisfail Probus Club: member since 2001; President - 2005 Awards Innisfail-Fitzgerald Rotary Club - Paul Harris Fellow Award - in recognition of Rotarians who have shown they are prepared to go the extra mile to support people in need.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Australia Day Lifetime Contribution Award 2021 - an active community member for over 60 years.

He felt a profound sense of pride in 2006 when Innisfail Leprechauns’ teams displayed remarkable resilience after Cyclone Larry decimated the town.

“Our home ground was destroyed, so the teams had to play away games, yet against all odds the Under 18, Reserves and A-Grade teams went on to claim all three premierships, and full credit went to A-grade coach Terry Aquilina.”

“It’s incredibly rewarding to be able to help people and give back to the local community.”

“Volunteering is a fantastic way of meeting new people and forming social connections in a wide range of different circles and age groups.”

At 89 years of age, Beare is still giving to the local community he grew up in and shows no signs of slowing down.

The official presentation of his OAM will take place mid-year at a special ceremony in Brisbane.

John Beare from Innisfail has achieved the highest honour of an OAM for a lifetime of community service.

Re-heated election promise a band-aid fix to broken Youth Justice system KATTER'S Australian Party Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto is sceptical of today's announcement that Townsville police numbers will be bolstered and said even an "army" of officers would be unable to quell the region's youth crime crisis without a radical overhaul of the Queensland Youth Justice system.

Mr Dametto said that on the day Police Minister Mark Ryan travelled North to announce what was effectively a re-heated 2020 pre-election promise to provide more local police, news reports detailing a Townsville Magistrate's scathing assessment of the Cleveland

Youth Detention Centre had been published.

Today, the Townsville Bulletin reported that when sentencing a 16-year-old boy who has an "extensive criminal history" and had previously been sent to detention 19 times, Magistrate Eoin Mac Giolla Ri said the centre was falling short of the "bare minimum ... acceptable in a civilised society."

He was quoted as saying while the youth's most recent offending would normally attract a sentence of six months, the trying conditions at Cleveland meant it was inappropriate to subject the teenager to further detention.

Training Rooms in Ingham and Ayr

Mr Dametto said the Youth Justice Department's claim in response to the news report that "COVID-19" was the reason behind the centre's issues, which are largely exacerbated by staffing shortages, was laughable.

He said COVID-19 was a virus that could not indefinitely be held responsible for the impact of policy decisions made by governments.

"If the State Government cared enough to get to the heart of the problems it has with detention centres, it would quickly learn the reason it has a lack of staff has more to do with an intolerable work environment than it

does with COVID-19," the Hinchinbrook MP said.

"I am not going to comment on individual court cases but a situation where any offender- child or adult - cannot be sentenced appropriately and to the full extent of the law because of the Government's inability to run its detention centres is unacceptable."

Mr Dametto said Queensland's Police and Youth Justice Ministers needed to respond to whistle-blowers' allegations and acknowledge its detention centres were in crisis.

He also encouraged the Legal Affairs and Safety Committee to take his request for an inquiry into the State's youth detention centres seriously and allow the voices of staff to be heard.

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News in Brief Cassowary Coast The Healthy Family Nutrition Program NEXT month, the Community Support Centre Innisfail is running ‘The Healthy Family Nutrition’ Program aimed at parents and caregivers.

Topics covered in the program include: • Nutrition.

• The Healthy Eating Pyramid.

• Understanding food labels.

• Encouraging children to adopt good eating habits.

• Healthy lunchbox ideas.

• Saving money when food shopping and food safety.

This program runs on two Fridays, March 11 and 18, at Community Support Centre Innisfail, 13 – 17 Donald Street, Innisfail, from 9.30 am - 12.30 am.

Anyone wanting to attend can register by calling the Centre on 4043 8400 or emailing familycounsellor@ csci.org.au.

River Feast stallholder applications open now STALLHOLDER applications are now open for the Australian Bananas River Feast in Innisfail on Sunday, March 27, from 9.00 am - 2.00 pm, part of this year’s Feast of the Senses.

The Feast of the Senses is calling for artisanal market stalls for the Australian Bananas River Feast event.

Anyone with unique stalls using local fruits, food, gourmet delights, produce and materials, arts and crafts, and all creative locally made products.

There is a site along the Innisfail riverfront to suit all kinds of displays, including farmers/growers, producers, general stalls and community/not-for-profit groups.

Stallholder application forms are available on the Feast of the Senses website or via the following link https://form.jotform.com/213170152406847.

Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network update DUE to the current wave of COVID-19 cases predicted to peak at the start of February, Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network decided to cancel its February event.

The next event planned is on Tuesday, March 15, a dinner at the El Arish Tavern with Kirsten Pills, who will speak about the Healing Power of Writing.

The executive committee is down to Shannon Siebel (President), Louise Robertson (Vice President) and Gitta Yelds (Treasurer), so please be patient as the committee do their best to make plans and keep everyone updated.

CCBWN’s AGM is in May. There will be vacancies on the executive committee, so please consider if you may be able to volunteer this year to help plan events and keep the group’s social events happening.

Clean Up Australia Day CLEAN Up Australia Day is coming up on Sunday 6 March 2022 Don’t forget to gather a team and get ready to clean!

Registrations are now open for Clean Up Australia Day 2022.

Pick a location and register online at www.cleanup. org.au.

Register by Friday 18 February 2022 to ensure your clean-up kit arrives in time.

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Friday, February 18, 2022 the local community groups and organisations to hire for meetings or networking events.

Hinchinbrook businesses are encouraged to contact TAFE Queensland to learn more about upskilling their workforce to increase business productivity and maximise efficiency.

To find out more, visit www.tafeqld.edu.au.

Hinchinbrook Shire Council Reconciliation Action Plan ATTENTION Local Suppliers, Contractors and Service Meeting Providers.

Keep up to date with opportunities available through Council by visiting the Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page on Council's website.

Current opportunities include: • RF005206 - Development of Cemetery Strategy and Masterplan; • RF005231 - Mattress Processing at Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre; and • HSC 22/01 - Preferred Supplier Arrangement – Provision of Building Certification Services.

Should you require any further information, please get in touch with Council's Procurement Services on 4776 4665.

COUNCIL invites all First Nations people to attend a meeting to discuss ideas on 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 contact Council.

DO you or someone you know have a project idea to contribute to Arts and Culture in the Hinchinbrook Shire?

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

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

To download an application form and find out more, visit Council's website, Grants and Funding page or contact the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on 4776 4725 or gallery@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

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

12.00 pm Where: Ingham Picture Theatre 76 Townsville Road Ingham Cost: $20 RSVP: Essential Mad Maestros is a celebration of music's eccentrics through the ages. In it, David brings to life 25 of music's greatest and weirdest personalities in a virtuoso performance of narrative, character acting and piano playing. Bach, Beethoven, Sir Thomas Beecham, Al Jolson and many others are resurrected, or, in the case of living musicians such as Philip Glass and Jose Carreras, actually impersonated, with pinpoint accuracy, not to mention David's hilarious send-up of today's top pop singers.

In Mad Maestros, you will laugh a lot, cry a little, and marvel at the beauty of the piano when played by a master.

Mad Maestros will again be an unforgettable concert of laughter and beautiful music.

Morning Melodies - Mad Regional Arts Development Maestros JOIN us for David Scheel's brand new show, Mad Fund Public Applications Maestros.

Round Two 2021-2022 Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022, Time: 10.30 am to

Dungeness Carpark Line Marking – Request for Feedback THE bitumen sealing works at the Dungeness Carpark have commenced, with the carpark scheduled to reopen by Saturday, February 26 2022, weather permitting.

As part of the Dungeness Carpark works, Council requests feedback on the proposed line marking plan.

A copy of the line marking plan can be downloaded from Council's website Public Consultation page.

Feedback is required by 5.00 pm Wednesday, March 2 2022, which can be emailed to council@ hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Ingham TAFE Campus TAFE Queensland Business Development Manager (north region) Mandy Elliott said network coverage at the Ingham campus has expanded.

Students visiting the Ingham campus hub can use their own device to connect to free WIFI to access course materials, online services, and other student resources.

Tables, chairs, lounges, and ottomans have also been placed in the hub, making it an inviting and comfortable space.

Students would not be the only ones to benefit from the multi-purpose area.

The hub will allow TAFE Queensland's Business Development Team to meet with job providers or local employers to discuss funded training opportunities or customised learning options.

The Ingham campus hub will also be available for

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PROVING that once again, Babinda is a small town that punches above its weight, SPAR Babinda has won three awards in SPAR Australia's 2021 annual Retail Awards Program.

A Virtual Awards night was held on Tuesday, October 26 2021, with the two prominent awards being 'SPAR Store' and 'SPAR Express Store' of the Year.

The Awards are designed to reward and recognize consistent achievement and performance throughout the year, with SPAR Babinda coming away with SPAR Store of the Year 2021.

The Awards night also included 'department' awards: SPAR Grocery, SPAR Express Grocery, SPAR Dairy/ Freezer, SPAR Express Dairy/Freezer, SPAR Fresh Food, Spar Express Fresh Food, and Food To Go. SPAR Babinda also won two of these department awards - the SPAR Grocery Award and the SPAR Fresh Food Award.

This is quite an achievement with more than 150 SPAR stores in Australia in Queensland and New South Wales.

The owners of SPAR Babinda, Helen and Diane Fantoni, were quick to point out that they are just one of several Babinda businesses that excelled in 2021.

Babinda Springs was named the winner of Australia's "Best Natural Spring Water Brand" at the 2021 Australian Enterprise Awards. The Babinda Bakery once again topped The Cairns Post's 'favourite bakery in the region' poll.

The Babinda Meat Mart also earned a major award at the Australian Meat Industry Council's annual Tropical Region Sausage King, Best Butchers Burger and Smallgoods competition, winning the Leg Ham on the Bone category with their Traditional Smoked Ham. That is a lot of excellence coming from the 'sunshine in the rain' that is Babinda.

Helen and Diane Fantoni receiving one of their SPAR Australia Retail Awards.

Insurance Premiums Poised for Massive Reduction LEXY MARQUIS NEW federal legislation expected to be passed will see insurance premiums in cyclone-prone areas significantly reduced by a forecasted 46% for homeowners, 58% for certain strata’s and 34% for small and medium businesses. Full details are yet to emerge regarding the data modelling for the proposed reductions.

The Federal Government supported Cyclone, and Cyclone-related Flood Reinsurance Pool draft legislation was released late last year. After consultation with industry and community groups is expected to pass parliament this fortnight.

Over 880,000 policyholders are expected to benefit under the changes, including small business marine property insurance.

Presently the cost of insuring a house in the north can be up to 20 times more than a house in Sydney.

Approximately 25% are uninsured in Northern Australia at present, and high premiums have been a factor in bankruptcy in some instances.

About 6% of households discretionary spending goes to insurance.

From the 1st of July 2022, an expected savings of $2.9 billion over ten years is forecast. Federal government-backed guarantees will underpin the reinsurance pool to the tune of $10 billion.

The Morrison government said they reaffirmed their commitment to maximising the potential for northern Australia by making it more resilient and liveable by ensuring cyclone-prone areas insurance premiums were made affordable.

The ACCC, with a $15.4 million budget for the purpose, will monitor pricing to ensure transparency on how the benefits of the pool flow through to policyholders.

PAYMENT OF RATES Rates for the period 1 January 2022 to 30 June 2022 were issued on Tuesday, 25 January 2022.

The closing date for ALL ratepayers paying rates is FRIDAY, 25 February 2022.

A discount of 10% will apply to the General Rates only and will be allowed if payment of all rates and charges are received on or before close of business on the last day of the discount period as set out on the rates notice.

Rates outstanding after the closing date will accrue interest at the rate of 8.03% p.a. compounded daily and charged monthly. Should you not be able to make payment in full by the due date, please contact the Rates Section to discuss your payment arrangement options. Please note, if you have a current direct debit facility in place to pay off the rates, this is a type of payment method and is NOT an approved payment arrangement.

To save you time and effort and also minimise your Covid risks, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is asking our customers to assist in limiting direct physical contact with each other and our staff, during the Rates period. We therefore encourage our customers to please pay their Rates online via BPay, BPoint or over the phone.

Payment of rates may be made using any one of the following options:Payment by Bpay By internet or by phone, contact your participating Bank, Credit Union or Building Society to make a payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account.Please quote the Biller Code 243386 and Reference Number as shown on the front of the rate notice. Also refer to your financial institution for cut off times for processing of payments.

Payment by Australia Post Present your notice to any Australia Post outlet, call 13 18 16 or go to www.postbillpay.com.au Payment by Bpoint Call Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 276 468 any time or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au and follow the links to make this payment from your Mastercard or Visa.

Paying in Person Payments can be made in person to:Innisfail Office 70 Rankin Street, Innisfail Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Wednesday – 9:30am – 4:30pm Ph: 1300 763 903

Tully Office 38-40 Bryant Street, Tully Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Wednesday – 9:30am – 4:30pm Ph: 1300 763 903

Cardwell Library 4 Balliol Street, Cardwell Monday - Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Ph: 1300 763 903

Council Offices - Payments can be made by cash, cheque, Eftpos & credit cards (Mastercard & Visa)

Payment by Mail Make your cheque or money order payable to: CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL and crossed “NOT NEGOTIABLE”. Post to The Chief Executive Officer, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, PO Box 887, INNISFAIL Q 4860. If a receipt is required, tick the “receipt required” box, tear off the stub and retain top portion for your records.

If mailing your remittance, please allow sufficient time for your payment to reach Council’s office before the closing date.

It is strongly suggested that payment is not left until the last few days as Council does not accept responsibility for postal or other unforeseen delays.

For any further information, please contact the Rates Section on 1300 763 903.

Signed:

ANDREW GRAFFEN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Depression continues to be a severe issue in our rural communities SARI RUSSO DEPRESSION is a complex topic to discuss, but unfortunately, it is a battle that many suffer in our current area.

Many are aware of the current exorbitant suicide rates in rural areas that may result from giving up the battle of depression. The primary advice in the modern era is to move away from the problem.

I’m afraid I must disagree with this.

As a sufferer of depression, post my accident, running away from the situation did seem like the most obvious solution to the problems I faced.

The hopelessness from feeling like you are trapped in a situation and nothing can be done is overwhelming.

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Can Mayor Nolan Explain?

ONE couldn’t help but chuckle when reading the article, “Cassowary Coast Council Has Had Enough”, in last week’s paper, with its references to “good governance” and “organisational values”.

Indeed this Council should rename itself the ‘Council of Spin’.

Council has ratepayers?

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New CEO Graffen of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council (CCRC) condemns social media and its “rumours and slander” yet acknowledges that he is establishing an independent external investigation into the very issues raised by social media.

If there was no substance to these claims, why would he need to launch any investigation?

If social media had not brought to the public’s attention the alleged goings-on by several Council Directors, their actions would likely have been swept under the carpet.

‘Unfollow these toxic pages’ requests Graffen because presumably, heaven forbid, you might learn about CCRC goings-on that we don’t want you to know

I have chosen instead to take the depression head-on.

As many of you are aware, I believe in having a relationship with Jesus. I look to the word to read what it says and trust in his promises at a time like this.

I want to share a scripture with you ‘Are you tired, Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me, and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a rest. Walk with me and work with me – watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me, and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” Matthew 11:28 MSG. I am not through my battle yet, but I come closer to being an overcomer of depression every day.

Sweet and Sour Chicken Serves: 6 Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes 1 serve per portion Ingredients Sauce: ½ cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple) 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium 1 tablespoon tomato sauce 2 tablespoons cornflour 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, halved then sliced 1 garlic clove, minced 400g chicken breast, sliced 1 carrot, sliced into rounds 2 teaspoons ginger, grated ½ red capsicum, diced ½ green capsicum, diced 440g tin pineapple pieces, drained

about.

Unfortunately, as has become typical at the CCRC over the past two terms, transparency of key matters is virtually non-existent.

Rather than go back and run CCRC as per the Shannon/Brennan regime, the new CEO is, unfortunately, continuing the same practice of ‘closed meetings’ which exploded under CEO Gott.

And which had previously been condemned by the current Mayor when he was a councillor.

Here, not only do we have no idea what the allegations actually are, but the CEO provides no commitment that the public will be informed as to the identity of the consultants, so their ‘independence’ can be ascertained, their terms of engagement, whether they will seek input from the public, nor that the report and its findings and/or recommendations will ever be publicly released.

A real ‘Yes Minister’ approach.

So more than likely, another costly whitewash is heading the way of ratepayers.

Why the new CEO has not been able to convince councillors to clear the decks and cast off the divisive baggage of the previous CEO by improving transparency and halting the absolute waste of ratepayer monies on pointless legal adventures is beyond comprehension.

And where is our CCRC Mayor Nolan?...should he not be the spokesperson and public face of Council and not the CEO. Dominic Mobbs Wongaling Beach The views and opinions expressed in this article are the personal views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions held by the Wet Tropic Times, its Editor, or staff.

Method MIX together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.

PREPARE a cornflour slurry by mixing the cornflour with water in a small bowl or mug. Set aside.

HEAT oil in a wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and stir fry for 1-2 minutes.

ADD the chicken and carrot to the wok and cook until chicken is sealed but still pink inside (2-3 minutes).

Add the ginger and capsicum and stir fry for a further 2 minutes.

ADD the sauce to the wok and stir until it starts to boil. Simmer for a further 3 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.

STIR through the cornflour mixture and simmer until sauce thickens. Add pineapple pieces and take off the heat.

SERVE with brown rice.

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team

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Cairns Museum

Chinese workers cutting cane at Victoria Plantation, Ingham - Image Credit State Library of Queensland CAIRNS Museum revives a forgotten chapter of Far North Queensland’s Chinese history The rediscovery of a Chinese temple is at the heart of a new Cairns Museum exhibition revealing the untold story of Chinese settlement in the Ingham region at the turn of the 20th century.

Rediscovering the Buk Ti; Chinese Settlers in the Lower Herbert Valley brings to light the rich heritage of Chinese families, the role of Chinese men in the development of the sugar industry and the movements of settlers back and forth to China as they navigated the then White Australia policy.

Buk Ti Goong (temple) in Halifax was their cultural hub, but its existence had faded into the past until a small group of volunteers from the Ingham Family History Association Inc began researching the region’s Chinese history.

The temple was built in the late 19th century and remained functioning with a caretaker through to the 1930s.

“It not only allows locals to discover more about the rich history of the Far North, but also explores the business and family links between Cairns Chinatown as the largest Chinese hub outside of Brisbane - and a smaller regional community 230 kilometres south.”

The exhibition, which received a ‘best project’ accolade at the 2021 Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards, was created with the assistance of Dr Sandi Robb, a historian with specialist knowledge of Chinese history and heritage in North Queensland.

Dr Robb has just been appointed to the role of Collections Manager at Cairns Museum.

“Dr Sandi Robb has a sound knowledge of the museum sector and collections management,” Ms Anderson said.

“She is able to see the big picture whilst taking care of routine detail, achieve the business outcomes required and deliver these in a positive way that aligns with our organisation values and behaviours.

“Fittingly, the deity Buk Ti is the Emperor of the North or the Northern God,” said Cairns Historical Society and Cairns Museum Executive Officer Fleur Anderson.

“She is known to collaborate and consult with her colleagues, volunteers and other stakeholders in a professional, respectful and flexible manner.”

“The Cairns Museum is excited to bring this regional story to Cairns.

Rediscovering the Buk Ti; Chinese Settlers in the Buk Ti Goong - Image Credit Howard Shaw Collection.

Lower Herbert runs from February 19-April 30.

Houng Yuen's General Store, Ingham - Image Credit Nerry Leong at Houng Yuen’s, courtesy Mary Leong

Ingham storekeeper Hong Sung and son Ah Hip, 1903 - Image Credit National Archives of Australia

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Good Counsel Primary School Prep students for 2022

Jess Sinton (teacher) and Bianca Borg (school officer) with Good Counsel Primary School Prep S class.

Katie Cavallaro (school officer) and Julia Honnef (teacher) with Good Counsel Primary School Prep H class.

Mission Beach Community Gardens Is Growing Our Community LEXY MARQUIS

LAST Wednesday, the Mission Beach Community Gardens proudly hosted their inaugural community participation and open day, attracting people near and far. Some curious attendees even travelled from Kuranda to join in the special occasion.

Within six weeks since the concept was born, tremendous progress has been created by the group of volunteers who are working hard to establish the project, situated on 1.6 acres of undulating slopes located at 16 Bingil Bay Road, Maria Creeks (within the wider Mission Beach area).

The concept has several interconnected branches, including newly created space to grow community gardens, private allotments to grow fruit and vegetables available to rent for a

small annual fee and a designated area for activities to support children being home-schooled.

The community gardens site is located on an old cattle paddock previously over-run by guinea grass, which has now been slashed and burned.

Sections of the garden have been seeded with a green manure cover crop consisting of cow-pea, sweet pea, lab-lab, sun hemp, barley, millet and legumes, amongst others. The purpose is to fix nitrogen from the atmosphere into the soil and improve its structure.

The cover crop will be chopped and dropped as mulch to support the sowing of the food crops. Further additions will be made to improve the soil quality.

During the last six weeks, much progress has been made, including creating a defined meeting space and

erecting a duck house and cucumber trellis. Food produced in the community garden area will be distributed among those who participate in the project, and surplus produce will be available for sale in the local community, with proceeds invested back into the gardens.

Timber, tools, irrigation piping, pavers, seating, wheelbarrows, hay bales and other general items would be gratefully appreciated. The group is explicitly seeking a donation of earth-moving equipment, which is vitally needed to perform further works at the site.

The facilitators of the Mission Beach Community Gardens uphold the philosophy of collaboration. All are welcome to share ideas, focusing on respect for individual and diverse contributions.

The group meets twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. They have a registered code for donations through the bottle return scheme Containers for Change # C10547972

Interested community members are encouraged to visit, lend a helping hand, or share their ideas, knowledge and skills. The group aim to bring people from all walks of life together regardless of age or ability, including seniors whose skills and experiences will be highly treasured and valued.

Items are being sought to assist in fulfilling the various activities, so dig deep in the back of your shed for the bits and pieces you no longer need.

You are also invited to attend the Mission Beach Community markets on February 26 from 8:00 am- 11:00 am, which will host a delightful selection of locally grown produce and hand-made craft.

If you have any questions or ideas, feel free to contact Brian Puckey on 0428185848 (Project Manager) Like the Mission Beach Community Gardens Facebook page for regular updates.

FORCE CIVIL

has vacancies for both

HR AND MC LICENCED DRIVERS

For the 2022 sugar cane season, on both the Mill Mud contract and the Sugar Haulage contract. Both contracts will be a 24 hour operation, with drivers on roster for both day and night shifts.

To be suitable for this position, applicants will be required to demonstrate the following: • Clear driving history for the previous 5 years • Experience in driving MC / B-Double applications (Sugar contract) • HR licence (Mill Mud contract) • Proven attitude to maintaining care of trucks and machinery • Positive attitude with regards to Safety • Must be able to pass a drivers pre-employment medical • Local knowledge and experience will be highly regarded, but not a prerequisite for applying to this role

Photo credit - Mission Beach Community Gardens

Please submit resume to admin@forcecivil.com.au or contact the office on (07) 4068 3993 for more information about the position.

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Innisfail resident Santa Coco reflects on 102nd birthday milestone STORY & PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI WELL-KNOWN local identity, Santa Coco (nee Maccarone) from Innisfail, celebrated her 102nd birthday last Sunday with an afternoon tea at home surrounded by family and close friends.

The eldest of five, Santa, was born in Milo (Sicily) on February 13, 1920, to parents Salvatore and Agata Maccarone and is now the only living sibling in her family.

At the age of two, Santa came to Australia with her mother to join her father, who had already migrated there for a better life. They travelled from Townsville to Mourilyan Harbour on a sugar boat.

She attended Silkwood State School until Year 5 and recalled walking five miles (around 8kms) to and from school every day at the age of five.

"We had nothing fancy, and life in those early days was tough." Santa's family faced prejudice language barriers and endured their fair share of hardships.

Santa recalls her family lived in a barracks in Japoonvale during the cane cutting season. When the gangs arrived, they had to move to the horse stables, where they slept on fertiliser bags and had kerosene boxes for chairs and a slab of wood for a table.

After leaving school at the age of 10, Santa worked hard at home, and her father taught her how to read and write Italian from newspapers.

Santa learned how to sew in her spare time and was known for her expert needle embroidery and sewing skills.

On January 22, 1938, her marriage to Joe Coco took

place at Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Innisfail, followed by their wedding reception in the family cane barracks.

"Life in the 1930s was simple. We had nothing, just the Mill loco that came once a week on a Friday to bring supplies or take you to town."

During World War II, Santa's husband went away on two-year internment, leaving Santa behind to care for their two-year-old daughter and conduct the farm work, including ploughing and cane planting.

Joe and Santa retired from farm life in 1978 and then moved to Innisfail, where Santa still lives today.

Santa and Joe were married 64 years before he sadly passed away, aged 94, on December 25, 2002.

In 2016, Santa was one of the oldest students who attended Silkwood State School's centenary celebrations and cut the cake.

Santa, who still speaks Sicilian, lives independently with her loyal companion, a ginger cat named 'Barrack' (named after Barack Obama) and loves reading, crocheting and pottering in the garden.

Santa has two daughters, Freda and Tina, five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

Santa enjoys catching up with her family and friends. She has an infectious laugh, always generates a positive vibe and lights up the room wherever she goes.

She is an inspiration to all around her, and Santa says she lives by the philosophy of having a 'lighthearted attitude to life, as well as plenty of hard work along the way.'

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Santa Coco celebrated her 102nd birthday milestone on February 13 with family and friends.

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Along with its obvious street appeal, this outstanding Belvedere property’s real charms lie in the expansive living areas, large rear deck and the manicured rear gardens and pool/entertainment area. The property is also conveniently located on a local bus route, allowing ease of access to the CBD, local schools and other facilities. An inspection is needed to truly appreciate this special property.

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Contact Louise on 0448 751 963

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Once you arrive at this idyllic property, hidden away from the world, you won’t want to leave. The very spacious 3 bedroom, air conditioned home has a large living area, formal and casual dining, 2 outdoor entertaining/barb-que areas with superb views of the surrounding manicured gardens.

Add to that, 2 large farm equipment sheds, bore, 10,000ltr water tank, solar hot water and your own little creek and you have your retreat from the world. This rare property will not last so arrange an inspection today.

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This home stands proudly in one of Innisfail’s more sought after areas. The exterior walls are double brick and the roof is tiled for extra strength. Timber kitchen complete with appliance cupboard.

Dining area and loungeroom complete with a bar.There are four bedrooms with the master having an ensuite.

Main bathroom complete with bathtub and separate shower.

Spacious laundry and clothes lines with privacy walls. Some air conditioning also. Fully fenced. Furniture and white goods may be included in the sale. Handy to Innisfail CBD, schools, Hospital and most other facilities. Well worth an inspection. Properties are selling fast!

$420,000 List #1469 https://aarealty.net/property/1469/

Contact Fran on 0401 191 258

Land Area 775 sqm

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• 3 bedroom home • Short 100m walk to local primary school • Huge 2,360sqm block • 10km to Innisfail

$280,000 - List #1344 https://aarealty.net/property/1344/

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THANKS NOTICE Thank You

GIUSEPPE PEZZUTTO

WANTED TO BUY

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

John Deere

AGM NOTICE

Died 9.12.2021 A special thank you to the Tully Hospital, Doctors, Nursing Staff, Office Staff and Domestic Staff for all their care of Giuseppe while in hospital; and also the Paramedics for your help.

Thank you to everyone who attended his funeral, sent flowers and cards, provided food and support. Thank you to Fr Crowley, Fr Flynn, Fr Jose and the St Clare’s Ministries. Thank you to Black’s Funerals for their outstanding professionalism. May God bless you all.

Rita, Anthony, Leon and Families

Ride-On Mowers

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Fully self contained Yorkeys Knob, Cairns Pet Friendly 2 persons 1 night $139.00 $1 39.00 2 persons 2 nights $2 $258.00 58.00 Phone: 4055 7158

DEATH NOTICE GARTH SHEARER, late of Bribie Island, formerly of Mission Beach (1978 -2002) and Tully (1957 -1965), passed away peacefully at Villa Nova Care Centre, Innisfail on 10th February 2022. Aged 94 years.

Beloved husband of Joy (dec’d); father of Lynn, Laurie (dec’d), Christian (dec’d), Janet and Jason; grandfather of Myfanwy; great grandfather of Cressida and Vincent and beloved father-in-law to Norm, Catherine and Bec, friend to many more.

To those who knew him he was always there to ‘lend an ear’, have a beer and share a laugh. He will be sadly missed by his family, his numerous friends, the staff at Villa Nova and the local community.

May he rest in peace. … in a while crocodile!

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Dearly Loved Husband of Kathy, Loving Father and Father-in-law of Lisa and Chris, Jason and Cheryl, Kelly and Steven.

Adored Grandfather of Tyler, Kaden, Ammie, Clayten, Amelia, Layla, Dylan, Riley.

Beloved Son of Mario (dec) and Anna.

Loved Brother, Brother-in-law and Uncle.

All Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Service for Robert commencing at 10.00 am TUESDAY 22nd February 2022 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals Crematorium, 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail.

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INGHAM RAINTREE COMMUNITY MARKETS

Rotary Park opposite Police Station This SUNDAY, February 20, 7 am to 12 noon Supports Ingham Palliative Care

FUNERAL NOTICES

Aged 65 years. Late of Martyville.

We Support Local Business...

MARKETS

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GUARRERA, Robert John (Gurry)

ETTY BAY SLSC will hold their AGM on

Any Condition

GIARDINA, Emmetje (Emmie) Aged 84 years.

Late of Mission Beach Road.

Dearly Loved Wife of Emanuele (dec).

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Italo, Gina and Colin, Bettina and Steven, Nick and Julie.

Cherished Oma of Brodie, Jake, Dean, Gemma, Sophia, Hannah and Willem.

Beloved Sister of Corrie, Ineke (dec), Wim (dec) and Nieske.

All Relatives and Friends are respecfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Emmie commencing at 1.30 pm FRIDAY 25th February 2022 at St Clare of Montefalco Catholic Church, 13 Mars Street, Tully. To be privately cremated.

Funeral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully (07) 4068 1188 Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc.

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FRIDAY, 11th March, 2022 at our Clubhouse Junior @ 6pm and Senior @ 6.30pm All Members are invited to attend

SITUATIONS VACANT

Norfoam Innisfail is a manufacturing plant of EPS (foam) products for the building and food packaging industries.

POSITION #1: FACTORY HAND - Casual 30+hrs week leading to fulltime for right applicant.

Forklift ticket desirable but not essential. Factory is hot and humid work conditions. Profile cutting machine training for right applicant, basic computer skills required.

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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GENERAL NOTICES PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE Attention is directed to an application for Permanent Road Closure of an area over part of Church Street, East lnnisfail adjoining Lot 87 on RP712481 and shown as Lot A on Drawing CNS 22/0048.

Objections to the application must be submitted no later than 24th March 2022, in writing to the Department of Resources Atherton Office at PO Box 210, ATHERTON QLD 4883, by email to lasslsteam1enq@resources.qld.gov.au or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads Any objections received may be viewed by other parties interested in the proposed road closure under the provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009.

If you lodge an objection, please include in your objection letter whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access request under the Right to Information Act 2009.

For further details and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the Department of Resources Atherton Office, on (07) 4028 5635 quoting reference number 2021/004229 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/land/state/roads

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1/27 Owen Street, Innisfail Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6pm BAIT ~ FISHING TACKLE ~ HOMEBREW & CAMPING SUPPLIES BOAT & TRAILER ACCESSORIES ~ PORTA LOO CHEMICALS TULLY

1 Watkins Street, Tully Tuesday 8am - 12pm Thursday 9am - 6pm

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32 MACROSSAN STREET HALIFAX QLD 4850

Tully: 4068 2225 Innisfail: 4061 2225

PH / FAX 07 477 77234

Back in Motion Chiropractic

 FAMILY CARE  PEDIATRICS  PRE & POST NATAL CARE  SPORTS INJURIES

INNISFAIL 4061 2225 Monday - Friday

B. App Sci (Human Movement and Health Studies) B. Hlth Sci (Chiropractic) M. Clinical Chiropractic

TULLY 4068 2225 Tuesday and Thursday

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Phone: Willem 0423 826 714

MAKER

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Ph: 0408 598 516

QBBC Lic No: 042363 ABN: 20 918 868 764

DENTISTS

DENTIST

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nance - Repair FLOOR SANDING

Floor s now open at Sanding GMR and in Street Innisfail.

Polishing 2131 of Timber ne at Floors

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MECHANIC

ROSS HARRIS MECHANICAL REPAIRS P:

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Modern Diagnostic Equipment 0411Wheel 360 456Clutch & ABN: Alignments Gear47099883863 Box Repairs Steering, Suspension & Brake Repairs Safety Certificates - LV & LT Trailer Repairs Log Book Servicing Tyres

Phone 4068 1685

HINCHINBROOK CENTRAL SHOPPING CENTRE

After Hours 0418 739 979

PH: (07) 4776 2733 | Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 8.30am -5.30pm Wednesday: 8.45am - 5.30pm | Saturday: 8.30am - 12.30pm Sunday: as per Local Hours Roster

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SKIPS

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Machinery

George Culverhouse 07 4068 0870

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PRESSURE CLEANING

Servicing & Repairs to all Cars, 4WD & light commercials

TILERS

MINI DIGGERS

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Baptist Churches

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9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate

Sugar Reef Baptist Church,

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

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Baptist Family Centre Innisfail,

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Empower Church Innisfail,

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Uniting Churches Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs:

27 Pointed remark (coll) 29 Complain (coll) 30 Very small quantity 32 Give up ones rights to 34 Long difficult journey 35 Impetuous ardour 36 Cause to become hostile 38 Indian bread 40 Honour 41 Feel abhorrence for 42 Collection 43 Used bombastic language

Innisfail,

DOWN: 2 Slightly open 3 Irritates 4 Prophetic signs 5 Rooks cry 6 Fruit 7 Relating to a sovereign 8 Ventilated 10 Blackcurrant flavoured liqueur 12 Sham 13 Outdoor military pageant 15 Essence 17 Conjuring 21 Entangle 22 Writing instrument 23 Sea bird

SUDOKU No. 234

26 Fruit 27 Senegals capital 28 Unit of heredity 29 A dangerous person 31 Fame 32 Roman goddess of agriculture 33 Citizens of Denmark 34 Cat 37 Sort 39 Painting and sculpture

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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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 Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church,

10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence

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

Lutheran

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

Y A D P R I B A A N L T U H A M Z A D R

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

Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail,

Anglican Churches

CROSSWORD SOLUTION No. 12972

Beach, Tully Tongan Uniting,

St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel

Church,

Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street,

Holy Trinity Anglican

Innisfail

Church

St John Anglican Church,

Holy Trinity (Ingham),

5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully

9:30am, Sun, 37 McIlwraith

John Oliver Feetham

Street,Ingham

Pioneer Memorial

All Souls,

9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway,

7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile

Cardwell

Road, Victoria Estate

Catholic Diocese

12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach

St Rita’s Babinda,

7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda

St Clare of Montefalco Church,

Mother of Good Counsel,

6pm Vigil Mass, Sat

6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail

9am, Sun, 13 Mars St, Tully Our Lady Star of the Sea,

Our Lady of Fatima,

5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday),

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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ripener application to make sure there is enough field data for a grower to make an informed decision on which block to treat.

Greg Shannon

IT may only be mid-February, but already we are thinking about the pre-harvest sampling process for the 2022 crop.

Traditionally cane crops were sampled much closer to harvest, usually in May. In days gone by, growers would drop the samples at the back of the mill office for processing through the small stationary mill.

Since 2019, this sampling has been done in the field using the mobile mill, and the demand

for this service has increased in recent years with the increased use of crop ripeners.

We now start sampling the crop in March so that growers can sample different blocks to see which one will potentially benefit most from the application of crop ripeners.

Generally, ripeners take between 6-10 weeks to work, so applying the ripener needs to occur in late April.

This means we start sampling blocks at least a month before

The way the sugarcane crop grows, sugar is made in the leaves through photosynthesis.

It is then transported back down through the stem, so usually, the crop fills up with sugar from the stem base first.

This means the bottom half of the cane plant has a higher concentration of sugar than the top half, especially early in the year.

As the crop matures, the difference between sugar concentrations in the top and base of the crops is reduced.

Once this difference is meagre, usually below an arbitrary figure of 1, we say the crop is mature and ready for harvest.

Friday, February 18, 2022 Therefore, sampling cane crops from March means we cut the stalks in half sample the top and base separately. This continues into June, once the harvest actually starts.

To make the field sampling even more efficient, TSL has upgraded the Ute set up for the mobile mill in recent weeks with extra water storage and electric pumping, plus extra lighting so that we can operate even on the overcast days early in the year.

On another note, it was sad to hear of the recent passing of former Abergowrie grower Ron Giddins. Ron was just a fantastic bloke, and he and his family were a massive support to me when I first joined the sugar industry. I am sure I speak for all the industry when I say Ron will be greatly missed.

Extra lighting and water storage will feature in this year's mobile mill sampling.

Making Mulch ACCC Report Shows the Importance at The Tully Tip Of Ongoing Investment In Gas LEXY MARQUIS

TIGHT global gas markets have reinforced the importance of continued investment in Australia’s gas A new round of mulch is being created at the Tully tip to resources to avoid the supply shortfalls and high prices the delight of gardeners in the region. Green waste is being experienced internationally. collected at the Cassowary Coast tips (except Murray The Australian Competition and Consumer Upper) at no charge for residents and recycled into free Commission’s (ACCC) latest Gas Inquiry Interim mulch.

Report found that while domestic gas contract prices The pile of green waste is scooped by an excavator and placed into the tub grinder. The green waste is rose slightly between March and August 2021, Australia ground down to size, and the resulting mulch travels avoided the up to 230 per cent price increases seen overseas in the Asian LNG spot market. out via the conveyor belt and is stacked into a pile.

The council then periodically turns the pile with machinery, and it will soon be ready for use across the region. Bring a bag or some boxes and a pitchfork and load up or collect mulch in your covered ute or trailer.

The free mulch is for domestic use, and for commercial use, there is a small fee. Phone the council to find out when the mulch will be ready.

You can also pop into the tip shop to drop off unwanted usable items and see what goodies are available. You might find something that is perfect for your next project.

Look out for my future article where we make a movable Duck House almost entirely from items acquired from the Council Tip Shop.

Don’t forget that wearing sensible closed-toed shoes when visiting the tip is an essential requirement.

There is no guarantee the mulch is free of chemical applications.

Mulch protects the soil. The documentary film Back to Eden is available on YouTube and has been seen more than 50 million times. It details the power of mulch in mimicking nature as God intended and discusses the benefits of no-till gardening.

The ACCC notes that timely investment and advancement of gas basins and infrastructure is critical to avoid an earlier than previously forecast gas supply shortfall in the south.

Southern states are likely to rely on gas from the north to avoid a shortfall on certain days later this year. This is predominately due to reduced forecast production in the Gippsland and Cooper Basins.

Consistent with the Government’s 2021 National Gas Infrastructure Plan, the ACCC notes that over the long term, the development of basins such as the Beetaloo (NT), North Bowen (QLD), Galilee (QLD) and Gunnedah (Narrabri, NSW) would help to alleviate the shortfall.

The report also notes that although low emissions alternatives may assist supply in the medium to longerterm, technologies like hydrogen will not help sooner than 2030.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said the ACCC acknowledged the Government’s measures to bring forward new domestic supply and protect Australian households and businesses from the kinds of price and supply issues experienced in other countries.

“The ongoing supply of affordable gas is crucial to helping Australia’s economy as it rebounds from the impact of the COVID pandemic,” Treasurer Frydenberg said.

Minister for Industry, Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said domestic gas contract prices remained internationally competitive at around $6.70–$9.60 a gigajoule. In contrast, Asian LNG spot prices increased steeply over the reporting period.

“Australia has been fortunate to escape the devastating price impacts seen in Europe due to their energy crisis. Accelerating the gas-fired recovery is essential to ensure this does not happen here,” Minister Taylor said.

Tip Mulch - Photo credit - Trish from Cassowary Coast Council

“While the report notes some positive signs for infrastructure investment in expanding south-bound

capacity, the Government will continue to assist industry where needed through our Future Gas Infrastructure Investment Framework.

“It is clear from the ACCC that underinvestment in the gas sector cannot continue.

“This report is a stark warning that we cannot allow activism to slow gas projects. Without unlocking gas, we will feel the price pressures being experienced overseas.

“A Labor-Green partnership is a real threat to future gas supplies and gas prices.”

The ACCC also notes that Government-led initiatives such as the Energy Ministers’ pipeline reforms and the voluntary Code of Conduct will help constrain market power, improve price transparency, and benefit gas users.

Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt said the interim report highlighted the need to develop Australia’s vast gas resources further. The ACCC flagged a tightening east coast domestic supplydemand balance in 2022.

“The Government recognises the importance of regularly looking for new opportunities to improve gas supply in the east coast market,” Minister Pitt said.

“This Government understands the importance of opening gas developments in Australia. We have committed to release new Strategic Basin Plans to unlock supply. Plans for the Beetaloo Basin and the Galilee and North Bowen basins have been released, and we are working on the Cooper and Adavale Basins’ Plan.

“The ACCC notes the uncertain supply outlook emphasises the importance of the Heads of Agreement signed with major producers, which continues to ensure competitive gas supply into the domestic market. The ACCC will continue to closely monitor LNG producer compliance with the Heads of Agreement.”

“I also fully endorse the ACCC’s strong encouragement of state governments to not adopt blanket moratoria or bans on gas development – these reckless bans cannot come at the cost of our energy security.

“It should be a concern to all Australians that this is exactly what The Greens have proposed in a Bill put before Parliament as part of their deal to support Labor if they hold the balance of power in a hung parliament.”

The ACCC report is focused on the east coast gas market and is available on the ACCC website.

Friday, February 18, 2022

Bowls News

Babinda Club

A & B Singles competition has been drawn up and displayed on the board. Games will be called for Saturdays. If unavailable, put your name in the book to save confusion. You can organize your game at a time to suit.

Thursday social bowls winners: Matt Lock (better bowler than golfer!), Les Maxwell & Gavin Omodei.

Runners-up were John Sheehan & Ron Omodei.

Later in the year, we will organize a game with the golfers, golf in the morning and bowls in the arvo after lunch.

Sunday social bowls winners: Tayla, Joan, Luke & Ron, runner-up Wyatt, Bill, Tash & George.

Names in by 1 for 1.30 pm start on Thursday & Sunday for social bowls.

Tully Bowls THE Tully Bowls Club held their AGM on Sunday 13th February.

The new President is Joan Mercer, the first female President of the club since our amalgamation in 2011.

Congratulations Joan!

Vice President: Rod Bradley, Treasurer: Pam Staier (until end of Feb) Secretary: Joanne Townsend.

Game Directors: Rod Bradley/ Val Zamora Selectors: Betty Cochrane/Joyce Nash/Toni Buick/ Ray Downing.

There are three extra Members of the committee: Toni and Gavin Buick, and Val Zamora.

Gardens/Lawns/Green: Gavin Buick/John Taylor/ Ray Downing.

Club Contact for functions: Judy Hood/Bev Achilles Fire and Safety: Peter Smith Bar Provider; Ray Downing Kitchen Provider: Avis Ray. Congratulations to all members who have taken a position for 2022. Let us hope we have a good year.

(Covid free!)

The AGM was followed by a general meeting, light lunch and afternoon Bowls.

Sunday Afternoon.

Team 1. Rod Bradley/Leno Ceccato/ Rita Hudson (11) v Team 2. Gavin Buick/John Brown/Betty Cochrane/ValZamora (22) (played 16 Ends) Team 3. Judy Hood/ Joan Mercer (4) v Team 4 (12), Team 5 Ray Downing/Pam Staier (6) v Team 6 Peter Smith/Ron Senini (13) Team 6 (12) v Team 3 (1). Team 5 (11) v Team 4 (9).

The winning Team was Peter Smith and Ron Senini.

All enjoyed a cool drink after the humid game.

Nomination sheets for championships games are on the board. We want to get started as soon as possible.

The cutoff date will be decided at our management meeting on Sunday. Cheers!

Newly elected Tully Bowls Club President Joan Mercer.

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Silkwood Bowls

ANGIE Fotti, Tom Newsam and John Piotto were the lucky prize-winning team of the barefoot bowls played on Thursday, February 10, defeating Mark Girgenti, Audrey Scott and Bob Bell 10 - 8 Yvonne Roberts, Donna Gosney, Maria Moore & John Lone defeated Lui Tomba, Diane Tomba, Jan Johnson and Alf Di Bella 24 -5 Chris Johnson. Roger Celotto and Max Thompson defeated Robyn Fascetti, Danny Chappell & Luisa Di Bella 11 - 6 Results of Men’s Pairs played on February 11: R Peterson & P Ryan defeated T Pallanza & P Herman 25 - 12 B Bell & I Muldowmey beat G Brierley & T Koop 24 - 15 M May, J Eddleston & K Turvey defeated J Holmes, K Weggert & T George 15 - 13 Mixed Social Bowls Results for Sunday, February 13 The prize-winning team was: D Tomba, D Horsley & R Cantatore, defeating M Thompson. L Di Bella & C Johnson 24 - 5 ( 23 points to 4 ) D Piotto, N Evans & J Piotto defeated J Lone, S Ryan & P Herman 24 - 21 ( 19 points to 10 ) M Moore, B Bell & S Richards defeated J Fenoglio, J Eddleston & E Piotto 19 - 12 ( 19 points to 8 ) R Celotto, J Craven & A Di Bella defeated B Eddleston, J Holmes & A Torielli 18 - 16 ( 16 points to 11 ) Men’s Competition Results: B Grade Singles: M Thompson defeated T Pallanza 25 - 5 A Grade Singles: B Wilson defeated L Mahon 25 - 6 Handi- cap Singles: S Richards defeated A Cole 31 - 25 Barefoot Bowls will be played Thursday, February 17, between 6 pm - 8 pm Call 47762117 before 5:30 pm to have your name put on the list.

Men’s Pairs will be played on Friday at 2:15 pm Call 47762117 before 1:45 pm to have your name put on the board.

P Kite on Pairs roster Duty.

Mixed Social Bowls will be played at 1:30 pm on February 20.

All welcome. Call 47762117 to have your name put on the board.

Please have your names in the club by 12:30 pm.

Bar Roster: C Johnson Social Selector: A Torielli

SUNDAY games consisted of pairs with Team Dan Dunne & Mirella Berryman with a big win against Team Daniel Gauci & Tony Cates. A game of triples with team Denise Charman, Barry Green & Alan Hudson defeated team Rex Williams, Len Charman & Delmo Tarditi 21 to 17.

Bowls Social Days Social Days are Wednesday and Sunday with a sign on at 1.00 pm starting at 1.30 pm.

Our Friday BBQ & Barefoot Bowls Night, a Date & Time will be announced soon.

Covid Restrictions Due to the Government Covid Restrictions, only fully vaccinated bowlers and guests are permitted to enter & play. Masks are still mandatory for entry into our clubhouse. Proof of vaccination will be needed to enter.

Times may alter due to changes with the Covid restrictions & Extreme heat.

For any further enquiries club contact ph.

0418445037, or you can follow us on our Facebook page.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls A BIG thank you to Club Secretary Gordon Goes for putting up the prize money at last Thursday’s social bowls afternoon. It attracted 42 bowlers who played seven rinks of triples.

After two games, the winners were Jim Martinod, Ian Revie and Matt Acello, with Sergio Dalla Pozza, Justin Walker and John Kremastos as runners up.

Congratulations to Sergio Dalla Pozza for receiving life membership of Innisfail Bowls Club. Over the years, he has held various club positions and lives and breathes bowling, so this award is well-deserved.

To conclude a delightful afternoon, Dalla Pozza shouted to everyone a celebratory drink, matched by the President’s purse.

Results of Club Singles played during the week: Jim Martinod defeated Sam Micale; Bob Chaplain defeated Warren Sinclair; Jamie Paterson defeated Peter Smith; Barry Smith defeated Ted Dorrington, and Sam Pagano defeated Alf Strano.

Alf Siliato had to dig deep and play his best game to defeat Joe Van Tienen, who kept him honest for the whole game.

Players, please check the whiteboard for upcoming competition games.

Nomination forms for Club Triples and Mixed Pairs will be up on this week’s notice board.

New members and visitors are most welcome with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start

A full green of bowlers at Thursday’s men’s social games at Innisfail Bowls Club.

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Golf News El Arish Golf IT was all fine for our 3xcomps last week, with TUESDAY 8th comp playing a S'ford event.

The results are as follows: Winner - Jamie Smith on a c/back to Gavin Camilleri, both on 34, with Camo also taking NTP #2/11 and Jim Boston taking #4/13.

We welcomed a new member Mark into the club who submitted his 1st card towards obtaining his GA H'cap. Hopefully, he will be more relaxed this week with his game! [we've all been there].

At Sporters Thursday, February 10 played our 1st official Sporters comp for the 2022 season -playing the 2nd 9 S'ford sponsored by Coastal Marine.

Winner - Tony Gray, with 2nd and 3rd going to a c/back, resulting in Luke Borgna coming in 2nd and Harry Spiegler 3rd, both on 21. Rod Rackley won least Putts with 13.

NTP results: #10 Jamie Smith - #11 Lisa Spiegler #12 Jason Piner - #13 Graham Roberts - #16 Wayne Kimberley - #18 Dot Corrin.

Many thanks to Coastal Marine for coming on board again for sponsorship during our 2022 season.

Saturday, February 12, we got to play our postponed February Monthly Medal - sponsored very generously again by one of our major sponsors: Brothers League Club/Innisfail.

Awe-inspiring results were recorded: Men's Winner: - Harry Spiegler 61 Nett, followed by Wayne Bolton on 85.

Ladies Winner: - Lisa Spiegler 63 Nett [keeping it in the family] with R/Up Kelly Cavallaro on 70 Nett.

NTP Mens #2/11 - Jamie Smith - NTP All In #4/13 Hipas Donald - NTP Ladies #5/14 - Lisa Spiegler.

Saturday, we commenced a 'twist' to sponsorship

by Stewy Worth. Stewy is sponsoring the LOWEST GROSS SCORE- MEDLEY result on each Monthly Medal Day for the season, with this month's winner: Paul Marland.

Winners would like to thank Brothers for sponsorship last Saturday.

This weekend is our Opening Weekend - 19th and 20th. A timesheet is in progress, with some slots still open for late nominations.

Please contact: by Text or Message: CAMO 0448 345 139 or email:camolot@outlook.com.

FEES: Both days $50 or Single Day $30 - this includes lunch, which will be served on completion of the comp each day. TEE off times start:10.30, with intervals of 5-8 minutes. Don't delay - join us and enjoy the day.

Tully Golf SATURDAY 12 February 2022 Results It was beautiful Tully February sunshine for Maurie and Cathie Smith’s sponsored Stableford event, and there was a great turnout.

The winner’s scores were: First: Niall Trickey 39 (C/B) Second – Jim Boston 39 Third – Mike Davis 37 Fourth -Kevin Edwards 36 NTP’S Men 2/11 - Rob Milini 7/16 – Mike Ellicott Ladies Not won Thursday 10 February 2022 Sporters Results 9 Hole – Mike Ellicott 18 6 Hole – Carlos Ferreira 13

Rundown Bruce Dorante 17 Rob Milini 16 (C/B) Putts Rob Milini 13 NTP’s 1/10 Walter Miller 2/11 Mike Kennedy 3/12 Debbie Sutherland 7/16 Rob Milini 9/18 B Grade G Sinton

Friday, February 18, 2022 their season last Sunday morning.

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 3.00 pm groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm groups of 4 permitted - online bookings February 19 - Hoad Business Development Stableford February 20 & 27 - Junior Golf February 26 - Midway Butchers 4BBB Innisfail Open Classic - April 23 - 24

Innisfail Golf Club AFTER rain washed out the Cairns Golf World Monthly Medal, it was subsequently moved to last Saturday.

A special thank you to the grounds crew for preparing the course for a great weekend of golf.

If any members can lend a hand on Thursdays, please let Jake Cockle or Andrew Rose know.

PGA professional Luke Newman will resume member lessons and junior coaching clinics on Friday, February 25, from 3.30 pm.

If you feel their game needs tweaking, please get in touch with Luke, whose details are in the clubhouse.

IGC Rules/Etiquette This week’s Quiz (Replayed) 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?

A. Deb must continue with the original ball B. Deb must continue with the provisional ball C. Deb can choose to continue with either ball The course played long on Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition on February 2, where Vaughan Smith shot a personal best of one over for the round.

Results: 1st: Vaughan Smith 22pts 2nd: Colin Bidgood 19pts 3rd: Joel Saunders 18pts NTP - Addi Butorac Congratulations to new member Ryan Twaite for stringing a great round together and a personal best of 22 points at the Friday Sporters 9-hole competition on February 4.

New Friday member Terence ‘Tee Dog’ Hogan also cleaned up the skins.

Results: 1st: Ryan Thwaite 22pts 2nd: Caine Cockle 19pts 3rd: Norm Stewart 18pts NTP - Geoff Johnston A total of 100mls of rain resulted in a wash-out of the Golf World Monthly Medal 18-hole competition on Saturday, February 5.

One group of crazies braved the weather and course swimming pools to get amongst the golf.

Rob Mills, Dan Carter, Kevin Walsh and Glenn Powell ventured out for a well-earned practice run.

Powell won the chocolates with Carter one shot back, whilst mudlark Mills was four shots back.

Walsh had to retire after tearing a rib cartilage during the 20-metre dog paddle looking for his ball in the newly installed water feature that had developed on hole 7.

Mills and Powell won the ticket, whilst Mills took out the minor titles nobody wants to win in the group - the snake and the shortest drive on the last, both costing him a shout.

After a long school holiday break, the juniors started

Geoff Johnston had the NTP in the Friday Sporters competition on February 4.

Vaughan Smith won the Wednesday Sporters competition on February 2.

Ryan Thwaite won the Friday Sporters competition on February 4.

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Muriata WELL, what a week in sports it has been. From the land of my old Kung Fu Master Bruce Lee, who taught me so much back in the second grade, the Olympic Games in China has been a golden one for the Aussies.

I didn't even know we had that many athletes competing at these games, to tell you the truth. When someone usually mentions anything to do with the Winter Games, my mind typically races to my first experience of snow and Olympics, and that's the Jamaican Bobsled team and, of course, Steven Bradbury. Who can ever forget his face crossing the finish line when all of the competitors fell at the finish line, and he won a gold medal. And whoever can forget Sanker, eight times pushcart champion in all of Jamaica, changing the Olympic games forever. So if you get a chance, make sure you get on the telly to catch some great coverage of the games. To see our Aussies in action or get on to see the famous Matthew Carmichael, an absolute champion of a journalist. Either way, you won't be disappointed.

With a new Rugby League season in 2022, the Tully Tigers have recruited very well in the past few days by picking up two semi-professional players from the Auckland New Zealand Rugby League nursery, home of a few legendary All Blacks Players.

Although Rugby Union is the number one sport in NZ, both Lonnie Papanie and Peter Uelese realized that to chase their dreams of playing rugby league for a living; they had to start moving to Australia. "The opportunity to play real footy was one of the main reasons to come here," beamed Lonnie. " When we were told that we were moving into the most Rugby League fanatical town in the north, we knew we made the right choice. We wanted to come here and prove ourselves," stated Peter. Our goal is State League, but we also want to help rebuild the Tigers".

After speaking with both recently signed players regarding their move and intentions, Lonnie and Peter's attitude and personality already affected me, which gave Tigers Recruitment guru Colin Wilkie an idea.

So what's ahead? " I think both boys will hit the ground running. They are young, and ready for the challenge, and coming with the recommendation of being handy talents, I think we have something special here on our hands".

The Tigers first trial will be in Tully on the 12th of March against rivals the Herbert River Crushers, which won't be an easy game as per usual. In the past, the Ingham club has been one of the most outstanding teams in the North, so it will be business as usual when both teams hit the field next month. A special shout out congratulations to Jack Campagnolo, who will play his first NRL Trial when he suits up for the famous South Sydney Rabbitohs. It's been a

long journey, and on behalf of everyone here at the Banyan town, good luck Jack.

These are just a couple of extraordinary mentions for a few special people in this week's edition who are worthy of my column.

First Ann Pacey of Lower Tully. Thank you so much for your kind messages in the last month or so. They have provided some great words of support and sun shining moments when the rains are around. If you don't already know, Ann has been a legend in the Tully area for more than forever, and she still is to this day. Thank you so much, Ann. And last but not least, to my special niece Samantha Davis, who I had the privilege of attending her baby shower last weekend. I did not know what I was doing, but (I thought it was a bunch of mums and babies swimming, hence

The two recruits for the Tully Tigers are Peter Uelese on the left of Colin Wilkie in the middle and Lonnie Panani on the Right of Colin Wilkie. the name, baby shower) I still felt very important because I was invited to a sacred event. It brought some tears to my eyes when you walked in with that ever glowing 'Mantha' smile. Thank you, Tamzin Muriata, for inviting me. I had

a ball. To all the soon to be mums out there, I take my hat off to you because you people are the real superheroes. If by chance, any of you are having a baby shower soon, my number is 555 555. I'll bring the cake.

Sergio Dalla Pozza awarded Life Membership of Innisfail Bowls Club STORY & PHOTO BY MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Thursday, stalwart Sergio Dalla Pozza received Life Membership of the Innisfail Bowls Club for over 30 years of dedicated service.

Club Secretary Gordon Goes presented Dalla Pozza with a special plaque in the presence of committee members and a complete green of 42 players.

After Dalla Pozza played his first game of bowls in 1970, he then participated in Farmer’s Day events before finally joining Innisfail Bowls Club in 1990.

In 1994, he won the B-Grade Singles championship and then won the A-Grade Singles championship in 2002, 2008 and 2015.

From 2002 to 2008, he held the role of Club President and was also the greenkeeper for four years.

Since joining the club, he has played in pennants, social bowls, competitions, and other unique bowls days and events in Innisfail and throughout the region.

After defeating Mossman in the final, Dalla Pozza was proud to be part of the Innisfail Bowls Club team who brought home the Sam Rinaudo Memorial Shield in 2021.

He is a larger-than-life personality, best known for his bright red Vespa scooter, which he regularly rides to the club on bowls days.

On non-bowling days, he enjoys playing cards with friends at the clubhouse. He is a regular attendee at club meetings and presentations.

His favourite saying on the green, popular among members, is ‘Where you bin all day’? When someone delivers a good bowl.

In 2020, Dalla Pozza and Sam Pagano celebrated their 80th birthdays at the club.

He is a loyal supporter of the club and extremely generous with sponsorship of bowls days and prizes in the Christmas Goose Club draw.

In late 2021, he donated an electric water cooler to the club, an item highly appreciated by all the members, especially when playing bowls during the hot and humid summer months.

Sergio Dalla Pozza received Life Membership of the Innisfail Bowls Club last Thursday.

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Innisfail's Jessica-Rose Clark ready to rumble again in UFC Las Vegas MARIA GIRGENTI MIXED martial arts fighter Jessica-Rose Clark from Innisfail will return to the octagon this Saturday to square off with Swiss MMA fighter Stephanie Egger in the women's bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night 48 at UFC APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada.

After spending a year on the sideline with a severe knee injury, Clark won a comeback against Joselyne Edwards in 2021.

Clark, who has been a professional fighter since 2012, is up against Egger, aged 33, from Switzerland, who has been in the professional arena since 2015.

Clark, aged 34 (11 W-6 L in MMA, 4 W-2 L UFC), is striving for three straight wins after stopping Sarah Alpar in September 2020 and securing a unanimous decision over Joselyne' La Pantera' Edwards at UFC 41 Las Vegas in October 2021.

After two consecutive losses to Jessica Eye and Pannie Kiandzad, Clark returned to the winner's circle with back-to-back wins over Bec Rawlings and Paige VanZant.

Egger (6 W-2 L MMA, 1 W-1 L UFC) picked up her first victory with the promotion at UFC Fight Night 193, where she finished Shanna' The Shanimal' Young via TKO by elbows early in the second round. This win was an impressive rebound from Egger's decision loss in her UFC debut to Tracy Cortez in 2020.

Previously, Egger had three wins by TKO, two by submission (RNC, armbar) and one by decision, including four first-round finishes.

Clark has 18 professional MMA fights behind her and has three wins by KOs, two by submission and six by decision.

This women's bantamweight bout promises to be an exciting match-up, as both fighters are looking to break into the official promotional rankings.

She lives in California, trains at Combat Sports Academy (CSA) Gym with head coach Kirian Fitzgibbons and has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).

Clark, who has a new management team, Iridium Innisfail's MMA fighter, Jessica-Rose Clark, will Sports Agency, is thrilled with the match-up against face Stephanie Egger at UFC Fight Night 48 in Egger.

Las Vegas. Photo: Juan Cardenas

Silkwood Junior Football Club Sign on Day MARIA GIRGENTI A DEDICATED group of volunteers are fighting hard to keep Silkwood Junior

Football club alive, as well as save their impressive grounds and clubhouse facilities from closure.

These

committee

members

are

Stephen Andrijevic (President), Anthony Barbagallo (Vice President), Sandra Andrijevic (Secretary), and Alfina Barbagallo (Treasurer).

They hope to restore the club and grounds to their former glory, not only for the town but for the game of soccer and other sports in the Cassowary Coast region.

John Bovey Junior Football Silkwood State Scopelliti was Chairman.

formed the Silkwood Club in 1976/77, and School Principal Bruno elected as the first

As the home of the Johnstone River Football Association, Silkwood was the nursery ground for players such as Steve Corica and Kim Carroll.

Silkwood boasts one of the best junior grounds in the region, with excellent facilities and is located centrally to service Tully, Mission Beach, Silkwood and Innisfail.

Silkwood Junior Football Club players in action against the Innisfail Tigers.

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

Chrys hrys & & Duane uane T TaiT aiT

Suitable for all ages and levels JOIN NOW!

Contact us via our Facebook page

The club wishes to promote the facilities as a multipurpose hub for juniors, seniors and schools, not just for soccer but other sports.

Due to the location of Silkwood, out

SO much to learn when you train at Tait’s Family Martial Arts. The benefit of having defence skills builds more confidence within.

Train Mondays through to Thursdays at East Innisfail State School.

of town and halfway between Tully and Innisfail, keeping the soccer grounds is crucial for local youth to be involved in sporting activities, fitness, social interaction and emotional well-being.

Jamie Gosling Football Academy, based in Holloways Beach, recently visited Silkwood State School, St John’s School and other schools in the local region.

JGFA ran clinics to stimulate interest among primary school students to play soccer and a recruitment drive for junior players.

A Sign-On and training session will take place at Silkwood Soccer grounds next Wednesday, February 23, at 5.00 pm, for any junior players in the region interested in playing soccer, including former players of Silkwood, Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail clubs.

The club’s AGM is on Wednesday, March 9 at 6.30 pm at the grounds.

Anyone interested in supporting the club to keep the facilities alive is welcome to attend.

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Fishing News

RoLy Newton

SATURDAY'S forecast changed in the latter part of last week, so suddenly we had fantastic sea conditions.

The lucky anglers that follow the forecast daily and were able to muster up a crew headed out with most boats reporting spectacular fishing. Those fishing the deepwater shoals and wrecks managed some nice Nannygai and some excellent Red Emperor. We should also start to see the catch numbers of Spangled Emperor increase in late February and March.

The reef shallows also fished well, with most boats managing good numbers of Coral Trout and mixed reef fish. The vast numbers of Red Throat that we were catching a few weeks ago have disappeared as quickly as they had arrived. The Spanish Mackerel are still being caught by boats fishing the reef drop-offs and pressure points.

Surprisingly boats fishing the inshore shoals in the shipping channel are still managing a few Spanish and School Mackerel.

Those fishing the islands and coastal headlands also did quite well with some very good Fingermark caught on both live baits and soft plastics. The grass and rubble patches around the islands also produced well with some lovely Grass sweet Lip, Gold Spot Cod and the occasional School Mackerel.

The Queenfish and Trevally have also been schooling around the island headlands and some isolated reefs with a good current flow.

The estuaries have been different, with most anglers finding the fishing tough. Due to freshwater runoff, it isn't easy to fish the estuaries in February and March. The Barra move up into the freshwater to feed at the mouth of the feeder creeks. The Mangrove Jacks favour reasonably clean water so move out of the estuaries.

The Hinchinbrook channel offers more opportunities; however, most boats have also found fishing tough even there. The best chance for a Barra and Jack in the channel is to find some decent water quality and then look for bait. Barra seems to prefer prawns over everything else this time of the year. Find the prawns and the Barra usually are there; unfortunately, it doesn't necessarily mean they will bite.

The recent rain has the mud crabs on the move, with most boats at least managing a decent feed. I have been setting my pots in the Hull and have found most of the crabs kept have been just legal and not quite full. I have heard better crabbing reports from the Hinchinbrook region.

Certainly, the better fishing over the last week has

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info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY been up in the freshwater reaches of the coastal rivers such as the Murray, Tully, and Johnstone. Find a feeder creek pushing discoloured water into the main river, and the Barra should be there. Weedless soft plastics work very well here, especially the prawn imitations such as the Zerek and Chase Bait versions.

Many anglers prefer to fish with live baits (mud cod), usually managing the larger fish. The lure fisherman has the advantage of moving around a lot easier. They usually catch larger numbers but smaller fish.

At this very early stage of the week, the weekend's weather forecast varies depending on what site I am looking at. Anything from a maximum of 16 knots through to calm seas and excellent boating conditions, so as always, you will have to get an up-to-date forecast before heading out.

The daytime tides are reasonably large, so if you want to chase Fingermark or fish the deeper water, you will have to take advantage of the smaller run in the nighttime tide or just fish during the tide change.

Either side of the morning, high tide will suit fishing for grunter up on the flats of Hinchinbrook or along the edge of the sandbars. The afternoon low and the first of the incoming tide will suit those wishing to fish for Barra or Jacks in the estuaries. Another option for Barra would be to fish the upper tidal limits of the rivers; the Barra will move upstream into these areas with the tide.

Of course, the crabs are moving, so it would pay to put a few pots in.

Lastly, better Barra fishing will still be had by fishing the mouth of the feeder creeks up in the middle freshwater reaches of the rivers.

Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

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TIDE TIMES LUCINDA FEBRUARY FRI 18 Feb

3:30 am 0.84m 10:09 am 3.36m 4:14 pm 1.34m 9:55 pm 2.72m SAT 19 Feb 3:57 am 0.98m 10:38 am 3.25m 4:45 pm 1.35m 10:34 pm 2.66m SUN 20 Feb 4:28 am 1.19m 11:11 am 3.07m 5:20 pm 1.39m 11:22 pm 2.55m MON 21 Feb 5:06 am 1.47m 11:48 am 2.84m

6:09 pm 1.45m TUE 22 Feb 12:28 am 2.43m 6:07 am 1.79m 12:38 pm 2.56m 7:26 pm 1.51m WED 23 Feb 2:32 am 2.39m 9:33 am 1.99m 2:09 pm 2.31m 9:31 pm 1.45m THU 24 Feb 5:03 am 2.67m 11:36 am 1.78m 4:19 pm 2.28m 10:57 pm 1.25m

JOHNSTONE RIVER FEBRUARY FRI 18 Feb

4:16 am 0.8m 10.29 am 2.94m 5:07 pm 1.27m 10:19 pm 2.39m SAT 19 Feb 4:46 am 0.92m 10:57 am 2.85m 5:38 pm 1.27m 10:57 pm 2.34m SUN 20 Feb 5:20 am 1.1m 11:28 am 2.71m 6:15 pm 1.3m 11:43 pm 2.25m MON 21 Feb 6:00 am 1.34m 12:04 am 2.52m

7:02 pm 1.34m TUE 22 Feb 12:48 am 2.16m 6:58 am 1.64m 12:49 pm 2.28m 8:14 pm 1.38m WED 23 Feb 3:18 am 2.15m 9:53 am 1.84m 2:22 pm 2.06m 10:08 pm 1.34m THU 24 Feb 5:22 am 2.39m 12:23 am 1.69m 4:40 pm 2.03m 11:39 pm 1.18m

HULL HEADS FEBRUARY FRI 18 Feb

3:27 am 0.74m 10:16 am 3.47m 4:14 pm 1.22m 10:11 pm 2.8m SAT 19 Feb 3:52 am 0.89m 10:47 am 3.35m 4:48 pm 1.27m 10:49 pm 2.73m SUN 20 Feb 4:20 am 1.11m 11:19 am 3.14m 5:27 pm 1.34m 11:35 pm 2.6m MON 21 Feb 4:55 am 1.41m 11:58 am 2.88m

6:17 pm 1.42m TUE 22 Feb 12:39 am 2.47m 5:51 am 1.75m 12:47 pm 2.59m 7:33 pm 1.49m WED 23 Feb 2:29 am 2.43m 9:20 am 1.96m 2:17 pm 2.34m 9:21 pm 1.44m THU 24 Feb 4:44 am 2.68m 11:22 am 1.75m 4:33 pm 2.32m 10:59 pm 1.24m

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Massive day of rugby league action at Tully Showgrounds STORY & PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

SPECTATORS had their first taste of footy for 2022 with four pre-season trial games hosted by Tully Tigers Rugby League Football Club at Tully Showgrounds last Saturday.

Earlier in the day, Northern Pride ran training clinics at Tully Showgrounds for coaches and players from Under six up to seniors.

The first three games highlighted

Friday, February 18, 2022

Northern Pride and Townsville Blackhawks teams in Harvey Norman Under 19 Women’s teams, Cyril Connell Challenge Under 16 and Mal Meninga Cup Under 18.

The Northern Pride Host Plus Cup team registered a convincing 36 - 12 win in the trial game against North Queensland Young Guns and first hit-out for 2022, ahead of their season opener against Ipswich Jets on March 19.

Northern Pride held a 20 - 12 lead at halftime, courtesy of a double by former

Northern Pride player Ben Roebuck (with ball) in the Under 16 trial game against Townsville Blackhawks.

Mark Rosendale (with ball) scored a double for the Pride against NQ Cowboys Young Guns.

NRL flyer Gideon Gela-Mosby who played out of the left centre.

Almost 20 minutes into the second half with no points added; however, this soon changed when an imposing Joey Ratuvakacereivalu injected barnstorming runs during his short and sharp stint on the field.

Former Tully product Mark Rosendale also impressed the Pride squad and scored a double.

The NQ Cowboys Young Guns squad featured Cowboy’s brightest emerging

talent, with several players spending the pre-season with the NRL squad.

Northern Pride 36 (Tries: Daniel Woodhouse 2, Gideon Gela-Mosby 2, Mark Rosendale 2, Steven Stafford 1; Goals: Eddie Daniels) def NQ Cowboys Young Guns 12 (Tries: Zac Laybutt, Brenton Baira; Goals: Zac Laybutt 1).

Trial game results: Under 19 Women’s Townsville Blackhawks Northern Pride 6

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Under 16s Townsville Blackhawks 20 defeated Northern Pride 8 Under 18s Townsville Blackhawks Northern Pride 4

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Former NRL star Gideon-Gela Mosby (with ball) starred for the Pride with two tries in the trial game against NQ Cowboys Young Guns.

Northern Pride and Townsville Blackhawks players in action during the Under 19 Women’s trial game