2022 July 1 Newspaper Edition

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Friday, July 1, 2022 I N S I D E

ROLL UP, ROLL UP TO THIS YEAR’S INNISFAIL & DISTRICT SHOW PA G E 7

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HINCHINBROOK AND CASSOWARY COAST RELEASE THEIR BUDGETS FOR 2022-2023

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A Night of Bohemian Dreams

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Regional Rainfall Report

WEATHER Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Showers 17 - 24 Cardwell Showers 19 - 23 Tully Showers 19 - 23 Mission Beach Showers 19 - 23 Innisfail Showers 19 - 23 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Scattered showers 16 - 23 Cardwell Scattered showers 18 - 23 Tully Showers 18 - 23 Mission Beach Showers 19 - 22 Innisfail Showers 18 - 23

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Let’s Make our Home Beautiful!

BY LIZ TODD (BOARD PRESIDENT) TULLY Nursing Home is currently undergoing some much-needed home improvement!

The Leisure Lounge has been painted, the gardens are undergoing a makeover, and now we are looking at purchasing new furniture for the lounges, dining rooms, and outside areas. This will improve the comfort, style, and ambience for our many residents and their families.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we do apply for grants. However, they do not cover all the improvements we would like to make. We are asking individuals and businesses from our generous community if they would like to contribute to this project. All donations are tax deductible. Information about how to donate is available at tullynursinghome. com.au or on our Facebook page.

The love of a Mum!

We would love to update the gazebo

Happy Birthday Mary!

Spiritual Food with Jessica pretension that sets itself up against the Driemel knowledge of God, and we take captive DO we really know what it means to be a child of God?

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Yes, we know our sins were paid for on the cross by Jesus, but what else does it mean?

In life, sometimes situations come about, and we can often find ourselves in challenging circumstances. For example, the end of a marriage, A friendship that has come to an end, unforgiveness, anger, disappointment, the list goes on.

But how we respond to these situations/circumstances determines what will happen next.

Will you end up in bondage, or will you walk in freedom?

This is where being a Child of God matters.

The bible tells us that as children of God, we can take our burdens and worries and lay them at the feet of the Father. That we can put on the Armour of God and walk in freedom.

The bible is an instruction manual that is there as a guide to get us through just about anything life throws at us.

We need to remember that we are not victims but overcomers.

As children of God have been given authority. We don't have to accept every thought & emotion, and we don't need to carry around anything heavy on us. We are invited to carry the Yoke of Jesus, which is easy and look to the Holy Spirit to tell us what to do.

We demolish arguments and every

every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV "For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Matthew 11:30 NIV But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

John 14:26 NIV So my question is, Are you using everything God has freely given to us as his Children. Do you truly know the value of Jesus' death?

I find that we, as the Body of Christ, often forget just what he has given to us as his Children. God wants a relationship with us, and he is the greatest 'everything' we could ever want or need. He has given us so much more than just going to him with a list of wants and needs.

God desires to know you!

You will find that your life will turn around as you regularly communicate with him and talk to him like a friend, obey the holy spirit & the scriptures, and walk in his given authority. How amazing is it to walk in Freedom!

Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honour God with your bodies.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 NIV

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News in Brief

Hinchinbrook New Free Procurement Portal CALLING all local businesses!

Council is using VendorPanel Marketplace to engage local suppliers in a fair and transparent quotation process.

Businesses are required to register to be visible to buyers and able to receive Request for Quotations.

It is free and easy to register. Register today via Council’s website, E-Procurement Portal page.

New Ingham Cemetery Masterplan Public Consultation COUNCIL has engaged a consultant to prepare a Masterplan for the New Ingham Cemetery.

The aim of the Masterplan is to judiciously plan the development of the site and considers the potential for beautification and efficiencies whilst offering more interment choices throughout the New Ingham Cemetery.

The Masterplan responds to current demand and emerging trends whilst considering operational constraints, Council budget and community expectations.

Council is seeking feedback on the New Ingham Cemetery draft Masterplan before finalising.

To complete the survey, please visit Council's website, Public Consultation page. Survey closes 5.00pm Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

RSL Hinchinbrook IMG_2744. Franco Pagliuso President, Jenny Hill Lt (Ret), Mayor of Townsville, Shane Hill, Rick Butler Master of Ceremonies.

The boat ramp will still be functional during this time, and traffic control will be in place, however, parking will be limited. The Contractors have advised Council they will avoid any work over weekends, where possible.

During the upgrades, users may prefer to use alternate boat ramps, including Flying Fish Point, Innisfail or Mourilyan Harbour.

For more information, contact the Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 763 903 or via email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au. Alternatively, to find the closest boat ramp for you visit

News in Brief Cassowary Coast Community Gathers to Pump it at the Cardwell Pump Track A crowd of wheels, including skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters and mountain bikes, assembled at the opening of the Cardwell Pump Track today, all eager to be the first to test out the new facility.

“The project has been largely driven by the community, including Cardwell Lions, the Cardwell Mountain Bike Trials group, the Kirrama Range Road Support Group, Cardwell Care and local indigenous elder, Marcia Gerry.

The Cardwell Pump Track, was built by World Trials, one of the largest and most experienced mountain bike trail companies, and aims to attract the attention of riders of all abilities and experiences. It is a great facility for riders to practice and perfect their skills in anticipation for the opening of the Cardwell Tropical Mountain Bike Trail Project.

Coconuts Boat Ramp Car Park Upgrade CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council will be undertaking upgrades to the car and trailer parking at the Coconuts Boat Ramp, located on Fern Avenue, Coconuts. The upgrades are expected to begin on Monday, June 27, pending weather conditions, and will be undertaken by local contractors. The project involves upgrading the existing roadway (from Fern Avenue towards the cul-de-sac end) to a two-way sealed standard including a turn-around area, provision of a formalised car parking area for cars and trailers, and a designated pedestrian pathway connecting the boat ramp to the car parks. The construction work will be carried out in stages and is expected to be complete by the end of August.

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A Night of Bohemian Dreams

Mia Simmonds and Jake Bradley.

Debutantes of 2022. spirit and support the community has displayed in supporting this wonderful annual community event. An enjoyable night was had by all!

The Official Party for this event comprised of Father Kerry Crowley, Mr Shane Knuth, Mr Nick Dametto, Mr Mark and Marsha Nolan, Mr Richard and Roxy Graham, Ms Rosa Lanzo, Mr Rick and Kathy Chappel and Mr John

and Dina Milone. These special guests also greeted the young women and their partners.

The 21 young ladies were presented

by Matrons of Honour, Rhiannon Lizzio and Catherine Aspinall, to Father Kerry Crowley, who spoke of the young women stepping up and stepping out as valued members of the community.

This event would not be possible without the contributions of many volunteers in the Tully Community. We would like to commend the Catholic women for supplying supper throughout the night, Sophie Cridland, Gina Durighello and Maria La Fauci for selling tickets before and during the event and Blume Photography for capturing images on this special night.

Special mention must also go to the generosity of Green As Garden Centre, the Langdon Family (Mt Tyson Hotel), Craig and Ellen-May Teitzel (Tully IGA) and the many volunteers involved in the setup and pack-up of the night.

Jane Berge led this year's committee.

It relied on the expertise of Raymond and Carla Evans, Maria La Fauci, Gina Durighello, Alicia Johnston, Jane Henley, Lidia Mackay, Cherie Jenkins, Sharon Chappel, Erin McBride, Mark Poole, Talei Hall, Jenny Crema, Georgia Moloney and Kelly Cavallaro, acting on behalf of the St Clare's Parish. The committee is extremely grateful for the

Sasha-May Flegler – Mac Flegler

Kate Watson and Kohl Macare.

Sasha-May flegler and Mac Flegler.

Regan Nash and Dimi Babsek.

Reese McNamara and Lane Rigato

Blake Morice and Aimee Dean

SHARON CHAPPEL ON Saturday, June 25, the 2022 St Clare's Catholic Debutante Ball was held at the MPC. The night's theme was Bohemian Dreams, inspired and brought to life by Alicia Johnston and Lidia Mackay. Around 400 people supported this fantastic community event.

Many weeks of dance practices put together and executed by Raymond and Carla Evans; Derrick and Wendy Finlayson led to the pinnacle dance exhibition by debutantes, partners and junior attendants.

This consisted of 4 presentation dances followed by the 'Rock and Roll Jive' for parents and guardians of debutantes and their partners to dance along to. Raymond Evans presented a special tribute to Mario Racanello. The latter invited all guests to take to the dance floor and dance any way they liked to "Livin' on Love" by Allan Jackson. Mario was a tremendous, committed supporter of the Tully Catholic Debutante Ball for many years and played a major part in preparing debutantes partners and the junior attendants in previous years.

Junior Attendants Eden Emmi - Sebastiano DiMauro Grace Chaffey - Lincoln Calleja, Debutantes & Partners Ava Wilkinson – Bayley Walton Jorjah King – Phoenix Markham Mia Simmons - Jake Bradley

Korey Roberts and Layla Morton.

Arleeya Dore – Arky Rose Erin Tait - Austin Stuart Kate Watson - Kohl Macare Belle Birrell - Liam Johnson Dimi Babsek - Regan Nash Tayla Milini – Jordan Walker Charlotte Sharpe – Luke O’Neil Angelika Andreson – Max Dibella Latifah Cronin - Brett Brunello Layla Morton - Korey Roberts Reese McNamara - Lane Rigato Kyanna Pike - Blake Kitchen Sarah Jacobs - Hayden Tamblyn Grace Mea – Jai Hawkins Phoebe Jamieson – Jack Rodda Maeve Lowe – Xavier Collins Aimee Dean - Blake Morice

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A Night of Bohemian Dreams continued

Phoenix Markham and Jorja King.

Sarah Jacobs and Aimee Dean.

Dimi Babsek and Arleeya Dore

PAWS UP, WHO’S REGISTERED? July. Up here it means blue skies, cooler nights and dog registrations.

Yep, it’s a Queensland law that every dog over three months has to be registered once a year, every year. This helps keep track of dogs and owners in case anything happens. It’s also a good time to check if your four-legged friend is microchipped.

BE AS AWESOME AS YOUR DOG THINKS YOU ARE Search ‘Cassowary Coast Good Dog Owners Guide’

Erin Tait and Austin Stuart.

Tayla Milini and Jordan walker.

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Get on the winning side!

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN IT is essential to understand that when it comes to our spiritual walk, it isn’t about feeling nice all the time. We are in a battle, and we must be willing to fight. To be able to fight, it is crucial to know that we can trust our Father God, who is there with us in the battle.

I am sure most of you know the quote – ‘If you can’t stand for anything you will fall for everything.’

And, when I look around, I see a world falling for everything. It can seem almost pointless to believe in God when you look out at a society where no matter how badly a person behaves, you can’t question their behaviour, nor are you allowed to think they are misbehaving. I see a community that doesn’t value the rule of law or remember why laws were enacted in the first place.

I understand that everyone has a story of how their lives became how they are, and they need support. Many people whose lives started with lawlessness have no hope of breaking free.

Help is not leaving them unchanged and accepting that they will continue living as they have been. It is looking at ways that we can help them work towards better behaviour and better opportunities.

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Letters to the editor Vale Ian (Doonga) Rule

IAN Rule has passed away and Joan and I are unable to be there to show our respects.

Ian was a strong and honest Councillor on the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

He played and sang with his band at a function when Premier Peter Beattie and Member for Mulgrave

Warren Pitt presented me with a Life Membership of the ALP. Ian was a strong tennis player with a huge forehand and was ready to call a point against himself when we self-umpired a match.

REST IN PEACE MATE. Gordon and Joan Dilger Innisfail

Flying Fish Point State School students strive for success in 2022 MARIA GIRGENTI FLYING Fish Point State School started in 2022 with 50 students, including six Preps and completed two busy and productive terms.

The school welcomed new parttime junior class teacher Sophie McKenna and Karen Ford, Head of Curriculum, who services schools of the CCPRI cluster.

Melissa Wieland, who is in her third year as Principal, said this year’s core focus is improving number and inferential comprehension outcomes for all students and building a positive learning culture.

Ly Xeng and Kamryn (captains) Coby (vice-captain) Xavier (Nickeely sports house captain) Bailey (Musgrave sports house captain) The Student Council, comprised of senior leaders and Year 5 students, meet fortnightly to share ideas and plan and run studentled social activities to encourage a student voice.

FFPSS strives to improve student learning outcomes and has established intervention programs in literacy and numeracy to enable individual students to achieve personal learning goals and aspire beyond year-level benchmarks.

The school has a wide range of cultural backgrounds. It takes pride in acknowledging culture and identity in its Arts Program and annual World Expo celebration.

FFPSS has an active sporting calendar, and students participate in weekly sports and the annual District Cross Country and Athletics carnivals.

All year levels can participate in water safety awareness programs for two weeks each year and a swimming carnival.

Both teaching classrooms now have new air conditioners and interactive smart screens.

Replacement of the library roof took place over the Easter holidays, and classrooms were painted in Term two and will continue next term.

FFPSS received funding as part of the Opening the Gate program,

so this year offer a playgroup supported by a qualified Early Years teacher and teacher aide for the first time.

The school rules are based on Be Respectful, Be a Learner and Be Safe and new signage supports these new school rules.

Breakfast Club, kindly supported

by Woolworths, runs three days a week, whilst tuckshop is on Thursdays.

FFPSS has an active PBL (Positive Behaviour for Learning) School and provides regular opportunities for students to learn positive behaviours in a safe and respectful environment.

Karen Gangemi leads the school’s PBL team and collaborates with other PBL leaders from across the region to make improvements.

During term 2, students participated in the Innisfail Young Performers’ Competition Choir Day, NAPLAN assessment, and the inter-school athletics carnival.

Prep to Year 6 enrolments are still open; further information is available by contacting the school.

If you look at history, you can see the lawless cultures’ impact on everyone in those societies.

It is important to remember that if you are walking through the most challenging upbringing and want to do things better, a God is walking beside you through the valley if you want him to walk with you .

He can help if you let him.

Get on the winning side.

“Count on it: Everyone who had it in for you will end up out in the cold— real losers.

Those who worked against you will end up empty-handed— nothing to show for their lives. When you go out looking for your old adversaries, you won’t find them— Not a trace of your old enemies, not even a memory.That’s right. Because I, your God, have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go. I’m telling you, ‘Don’t panic. I’m right here to help you.’

Isaiah 41:13 MSG Teacher Karen Gangemi with Flying Fish Point State School’s leadership team.

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Roll up, roll up to this year's Innisfail & District Show MARIA GIRGENTI THERE is something for all ages at this year's 107th Innisfail & District Show on July 7 - 8.

Model trains and Innisfail & District Model Aero Club display, Rollo the Clown, pig races, car and motorcycle display, Carter's Animal Farm, Radical Reptiles, roving entertainers, Top End Entertainment show, including an illuminated fire show, and live music on both nights are a selection of the entertainment and acts on offer.

This year's Banana Packing Championship will see a fierce rivalry with a State of Origin theme, as New South Wales and Queensland packers go head-tohead.

Other highlights include judging horses, bananas, papaw, cattle, poultry, canines, art, needlework, cooking, horticulture, birds, fruit and vegetables,

The beef cattle section always attracts large numbers of entries.

photography, sugarcane and woodwork, and a display of works from the local primary and secondary schools.

The two colossal show action days will culminate in spectacular fireworks by Xplosive Art around 8.30 pm.

Sideshow bonus coupons for the Innisfail & District Show are on sale.

Tickets are available for sale at Larsen's Newsagency and Jill's Stationery. The last sale for tickets takes place at 11.00 am on Thursday, July 7 or until sold out, so get in quick to avoid disappointment as there are limited numbers.

For the first time, show entry tickets can be purchased online via the following link: https://events. humanitix.com/the-innisfail-and-district-show-society-

Mollie and Jemima Carey from Brisbane, granddaughters of locals John and Diana O’Brien had fun at last year’s Innisfail Show.

SIDESHOW BONUS DOLLARS SHEET OF 30 TICKETS FOR $25

ON SALE 20TH JUNE UNTIL 11.00 AM 7TH JULY AT JILL’S STATIONERY, LARSENS NEWSAGENCY, until sold out.

Thursday, Adult 16yrs & Over

$17

Friday, Adult 16yrs & Over

$17 Aged/Vet/Disability Pension $10

SCHEDULES

AVAILABLE @ LARSENS NEWSAGENCY, JILLS STATIONERY, INNISFAIL STOCKFEED & VET LINES, MOURILYAN NEWSAGENCY, PICNICS COUNTRY CRAFTS. www.innisfailshow.com.au

Proof will be required at gate for eligibility Child Friday 5-15 yrs, Thursday Free

$8

Further information on events, tickets, show office times, schedules and closing dates for entries is available by visiting the website www.innisfailshow. com.au.

Tickets are $25 for $30 worth of tickets, and these bonus dollars are for rides, games or food in the sideshow alley only.

INNISFAIL & DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY INC & SHOWMENS GUILD OF AUSTRALIASIA

GENERAL ADMISSION

inc-annual-show.

INNISFAIL & District

The animal farm is always a huge hit with youngsters and adults alike.

SHOW

7TH & 8TH JULY, 2022

Free Buses - Transport Buses FREE Thursday, 7th July 5-10pm and Friday 9th July 3-10pm (King George Park →Central Markets→KMart→Showgrounds, Half Hourly) Gates open Thursday 7th July 11:00am Friday 8th July 9:00am

FAMILY PASS

(2 ADULT TICKETS FOR THURSDAY & FRIDAY & 2 CHILDREN)

$40

AVAILABLE FROM SHOW OFFICE

tickets available to be purchased online at – www.innisfailshow.com.au and Facebook - Innisfail Show

Entertainment OFFICE Big Top Entertainment 8.10pm Doyles Family Fun Show – Kids Corner, face painting, music and singing.

Model aeroplane display Chainsaw carving Pig Racing Model Train Display Animal Nursery Roving Entertainers – Mad Hatters Radical Reptiles Custom Car & Motorcycle display – bottom shed Thursday night Band - Beer Body Friday night band - Lazy Tradie Fireworks both nights 8.30 pm

HOURS

10 AM TO 2.30 PM FROM TUESDAY 14th JUNE TO FRIDAY 24TH JUNE OFFICE HOURS 10.00A.M. TO 5.00P.M FROM MONDAY 27th JUNE TO WEDNESDAY 6TH JULY PHONE 40613 051 EMAIL innisfailshow@ gmail.com

CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES DOGS......................................................................24th JUNE PHOTOGRAPHY....................................24th JUNE AT 3.00P.M. POULTRY, CAGE BIRDS & PIGEONS...............................30th JUNE BEEF CATTLE.........................................4TH JULY AT 5.00P.M. NEEDLEWORK & HANDCRAFT...............4TH JULY AT 5.00P.M. WOODWORK..........................................4TH JULY AT 4.00P.M. DOMESTIC............................................6TH JULY AT 10.00A.M. ORCHIDS ....................................................ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN PAVILION ON 6TH JULY BETWEEN 2.00PM AND 8.00P.M.

HORTICULTURE......................ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN PAVILION ON 6TH JULY BETWEEN 5.00P.M. & 9.00P.M. ONLY ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED THURSDAY HORSE & RING .............................................................CARDS AVAILABLE IN CENTRE RING ON BOTH DAYS ART..........................................................5TH JULY AT 5.00PM PAPAW...................6TH JULY BETWEEN 5.00P.M. & 8.00P.M. BANANA...................6TH JULY BETWEEN 5.00P.M. & 8.00P.M. SUGARCANE............................................7TH JULY AT 4.00PM

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Hinchinbrook RSL: 22nd Annual Anniversary National Servicemen’s Association of Australia THE Ingham Branch of the national service members’ association held a commemoration ceremony last Saturday, June 25.

Those in attendance paused to pay their respects to those who have fought for Australia’s security as a nation and those who died for the Australian Flag.

Due to the recent controversy around the Australian Flag, many national servicemen are now asking, ‘How is the importance and history of the Australian flag being taught in the current schooling environment?’

“One Flag, One Country. No loyalty is being taught to primary schools, no flag raising ceremony,” said David Robino – National Serviceman, “In the forties and fifties we lined up, reciting an oath or God save the King, as the Australian flag was raised.”

Australia’s national service members would like something similar introduced into the modern schooling environment.

Vale Tina Patane MARIA GIRGENTI

TRIBUTES poured in as the Innisfail community mourned the loss of Tina Patane OAM, from Cowley, a well-respected, quiet achiever who dedicated her life to children’s education.

Agata (Tina) Patane was born on June 25, 1941, in Ingham, the eldest child of Biagio Patane and Angelina Torrisi and named Agata after her grandmother.

She was a first-generation Australian to Sicilian parents, with English being her second language.

Tina’s family experiences in Halifax instilled the concept of family and community as core values that Tina carried throughout her life.

She completed her senior education at St Patrick’s boarding school in Townsville and made lifelong friends.

Her first job was at the National Australia Bank Halifax in 1957. She enjoyed using her knowledge of the Italian language and dialects to assist customers.

Tina met Sam Patane in Ingham and married on January 5, 1963; earlier this year celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary.

As well as being a mother and working the land, Tina still found time to learn new skills. She studied cake decorating, flower arranging, ballroom dancing with Sam, and speech and drama studies.

Her cakes followed her family and friends’ major life events across generations, and she took extreme pride in her garden, especially her roses.

Principal of the Innisfail Speech and Drama Academy, instructing local students at the Con Theatre for over 40 years.

For 20 years, Tina volunteered at the Etty Bay Life Saving Club and took on various roles such as secretary, treasurer and North Queensland branch manager.

Tina sadly passed away on March 12, 2022, aged 80 and has left a considerable void in the hearts of all who knew her.

In recognition of her services and contributions to the lifesaving community, Tina received life membership of Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club in 1991 and The North Queensland Branch, Surf Life Saving Queensland, in 1995.

Tina devoted her life to teaching speech and drama for 43 years, right up until her passing.

As Sam passed away on June 7, 2022, Tina lives on through her three sons, John, Bruce and Mark, five grandchildren and extended family.

Tina leaves a legacy through her passion for education, teaching speech and drama and her tireless volunteer work.

She taught valuable life skills to over 1,000 students, many of whom have forged successful careers, including doctors, lawyers, engineers, political advisors, radiologists and journalists.

If a student had uncompleted work, she would collaborate with them until completion, even if it meant long hours. Working hard and determination were her strengths, and she has passed these attributes on to her students.

In 2016, Tina received a Medal of the Order (OAM) for multiple years of outstanding service to the performing arts and the community with Etty Bay Surf Lifesaving Club.

Agata (Tina) Patane OAM, has left this world, For over 30 years, Tina volunteered with the Innisfail but will always hold a special place in the Young Performers’ Competition Association and as hearts of many in the Innisfail community.

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Tully Craft Group A group averaging fifteen ladies, sometimes more, meet each week at the Tully Uniting Church Hall for Craft. The ladies provide each other with friendship and support at the sessions.

In the caring atmosphere, the group teaches and shares many new skills, keeping the craft skills alive in the community and catering for many different craft forms. They sew, knit, embroider, crochet, applique, patchwork, and do many more types of crafts, each lady working on the projects that she is most comfortable with.

The number growth to twenty-five members shows

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the welcoming and supportive nature of the group.

The mornings are an inexpensive source of companionship, lovely morning teas are provided, and there is often an opportunity for lunch at one of the Tully eateries afterwards.

A range of supplies is kept on hand at the Hall to allow everyone access to craft tools and materials. The group makes items for victims of Domestic Violence, knit Trauma Teddies, blankets and other things for Red Cross, the Flying Doctors, and the Tully Nursing Home.

All are welcome to attend any Thursday from 9 am to 12 noon at the Church Hall at 16A McQuillan Street, Tully. For further information, please call Sharon on ph: 40162130 or Frances on ph: 0412071418.

Tully Celebrates NAIDOC 2022 Tully NAIDOC Street Procession 2018

TULLY community members are invited to come and join the NAIDOC 2022 Celebration with this year’s theme ‘Get Up Stand Up - Show Up’ with event to be held on Friday 8 July.

The planned event will start with a Street Procession from the corner of Mars and Bryant Street outside the Tully Community Support Centre. With a Rally from 9.30am and Street Procession to commence at 10.00am.

The Street Procession will wind its way down Bryant Street taking a left turn and heading down Butler Street and concluding at Pioneer Park. Celebrations continue with activities and information stalls from Tully Community Stakeholders along with a barbeque lunch.

Tully Community NAIDOC Celebration 2018

All are welcome to attend the Street Procession and activities in the park.

Tully Community NAIDOC Street Procession Funded by Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnership and Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

Street Procession Arts & Crafts Activities Information Stalls

Light Lunch

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Friday 8 July

Rally from 9.30am Outside Tully Support Centre for 10.00am Start Followed by Family Day at Lyons Pioneer Park

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Locals helping locals with donations made to three community organisations MARIA GIRGENTI

Farmhouse Vegetable Lasagne Serves: 8

White sauce:

Cook time: 1 hr 30 minutes

1 litre milk, reduced fat Pinch nutmeg 4 tablespoons cornflour

3 serves per portion

Method

Prep time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 brown onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium capsicum, diced 2 sticks celery, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 1 small eggplant, diced 1 medium zucchini, grated 1 cup mushrooms, diced 3 tablespoons tomato paste 400g can tomatoes, reduced salt 1 cup vegetable stock, reduced salt ⅓ cup red wine (optional) ½ bunch rosemary 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 2 tablespoons dried thyme 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon dried sage Pepper, to taste

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PREHEAT oven to 160°C. HEAT oil in a large saucepan and cook onion until softened, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and all other vegetables. Cook for a few minutes stirring constantly.

ADD tomato paste, canned tomatoes, vegetable stock, wine and herbs.

BRING to the boil and simmer for about 30 minutes. Do not reduce the sauce too much as any excess will be absorbed in the pasta/ lasagne sheets.

HEAT milk and nutmeg in saucepan, add cornflour and stir until it thickens.

LAYER the tomato sauce, a lasagne sheet and white sauce in the baking dish. Repeat with two more layer.

SPRINKLE with cheese and bake for approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

Recipe courtesy of Anne Fomiatti, Texas Branch

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THREE local community organisations have received a financial boost, with a generous donation of $800 each, raised by organisers of the ‘Rock by The River’ cabaret.

The idea to hold a cabaret was born when five local ladies and friends, Rhonda Mayocchi, Ourania Conomos, Nicole Hoare, Gina King and Kerryl Gangemi, were in Cardwell socialising over the May Day long weekend in 2021.

This second ‘Green Tick’ Rock by the River’ cabaret, a private invitation-only event was at full capacity with 130 people who danced the night away to live music by local band ‘Zacariah.’

The event held at the Innisfail Bowls Club on March 12 featured a licensed bar and lucky door prizes.

Proceeds from ticket sales enabled three individual

local community organisations to benefit as each received a generous donation.

Boogan Stars Junior Football Club has purchased new club T-shirts for each child registered in the Mini Stars program (3 - 5-year-old), which are arriving soon.

Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club will use these funds to purchase new lifesaving equipment for youngsters participating in the Nipper program.

The Nippers program offered to children aged 5 to 13 years equips them with the tools, knowledge and experience to stay safe in the water.

Children build meaningful relationships with likeminded individuals and keep fit and healthy whilst learning lifesaving skills and enjoying time at the beach.

Innisfail Horse and Pony Club will use the funds to purchase club shirts or club saddlecloths for riding members.

Rhonda Mayocchi, Kerryl Gangemi and Gina King, presented a donation of $800 to Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club members, which will benefit their Nippers program. Absent: Nicole Hoare and Ourania Conomos.

Kerryl Gangemi, Rhonda Mayocchi and Gina King presented a donation of $800 to Boogan Stars Junior Football Club coaches and volunteers, which will benefit youngsters in their Mini Stars program. Absent: Nicole Hoare and Ourania Conomos.

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Society monthly meeting WHERE: Tully Masonic Hall Murray Street Tully When: July 2, 2022 Time: 12.15 for 12.30 start This month’s presentation by Lachlan Marshall will be a video showcasing the growing practices of one of the biggest Phalaenopsis orchid growers in the world Ter Laak Orchids.

Avid orchid grower and longtime society member, Lachlan Marshall, will discuss how automated production by this company and others have affected many small Phalaenopsis growers,

effectively pushing them out of the market.

He will also discuss the findings from the 2000 Michigan State University study which was the nemesis for this global change in Phalaenopsis production.

All visitors are warmly welcomed.

Afternoon tea is provided and you can purchase tickets for a chance to win in our regular raffle. For further enquiries please contact society president, Helen Vincent on 0427 895 989 or e: helli. vincent@bigpond.com

Cardwell Meals on Wheels July Roster 2022 Friday, July 1 Lee & Don Porter

Monday, July 4 John Newsome & Marina Hoare

Wednesday, July 6 Ian & Jennifer McCallan

Friday, July 8 Mandy McGree & Ros Oellermann

Monday, July 11 Julie Davis & John Dempsey

Wednesday, July 13 Colleen & Rod Tennent

Friday, July 15

Debbie Clancy & Stan Skeates

Monday, July 18 Caroline Dyer & Carol Palmer

Wednesday, July 20 Hazel Stephen & Lyn Jensen

Friday, July 22 Alan & Allison Chellingworth

Monday, July 25 Eric Wagemaker & Marina Hoare

Wednesday, July 27 Fran Brady & Elaine DeBrueys

Friday, July 29 Sue Hart & Katrina O’Brien

Tully Meals On Wheels July Roster 2022 Friday 1 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Anita Stapley Kate Henry Pam Cridland Gordan Williams Avis Ray

Monday 4 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Terry Ryan Bruno Barra Ken Blair

Wednesday 6 Jan Pease Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Dina and Lou Campagnolo Lyn & Neil Reardon

Friday 8 Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Sue Robson Marilyn Weigand Renata Viero

Monday 11 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Veronica Lizzio Lyn Miller Chris & Peter Mclean

Wednesday 13 Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Jill Mackay Debbie Pennisi D Hawkett P Boswell

Friday 15 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Trish Lardi

Mary Bacic Pam Cridland Marilyn Weigand Viena Morris

Monday 18 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Chrissy Argyros Mary McDonald Karen Edwards Roy Favier Sam Pappalardo

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SOME people are born to create, and this young artist is undoubtedly on the frontline for creatives.

will attend the Mission Arts opening on Friday night, July 1, 6 – 8 pm.

At the beginning of this year, Danny began to collect sticks, seeds, pumice stone, rope, coconut husk, paperbark, driftwood, and shells from the Mission Beach shoreline. He then chose stencils and had a friend use a jigsaw to cut them out of wood.

Besides the wood, paint and glue, everything used is recycled, which is very usual for all artwork Danny creates.

Danny was already well into forming the project he had submitted to the Upcycle – Reef exhibit at Mission Arts when his family and friends realised that the work would fit well with the criteria.

He was then inspired to really put effort into finishing and collating his work into artistic pieces for the exhibit.

At 21 years of age, Danny, with muscular dystrophy, is constantly looking at used materials, natural and items that would usually go into land fill.

Turning them into something creative.

He is currently also attending weekly pottery sessions and upskilling with this medium. His visions are his own, and he is relentless in pursuing them.

You can see some of Danny’s work at the current Mission Arts Exhibit called ‘Upcycle – Reef’ from July 1 to August 2. And to meet the artist in the flesh, he

We’ve gone cashless

Wednesday 20 Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Janette Evans Josie Pease Trish Lardi Loui Crema

Thursday 21 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Anita Stapley Leslee Marker Julie Jordan C & K Littlemore

Monday 25 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Lisa LaSpina Margaret Schafer Sue Robson Carol Carstensen

Wednesday 27 Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Anne Pacey Loraine Cargnello

Friday 29 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Trish Lardi Mary Bacic Pam Cridland Marilyn Weigand Viena Morris

As of 1 July 2022, Cassowary Coast Regional Council is cashless.

This means that Council will no longer accept payments by cash or cheque at our Customer Service Centres and other Council run facilities. You can still pay using EFTPOS, AMEX, Visa and Mastercard. Rates can be paid in cash, by taking your rates notice to Australia Post.

Visit cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/go-cashless to learn more about the different ways you can make payments *Waste Transfer Stations will still accept cash payments.

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council: Budget Back to Basics

CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council's 2022-2023 Budget was handed down at a Special (Budget) Meeting on Wednesday 29 June 2022.

Mayor Mark Nolan presented the budget and associated Operational Plan noting that this had been the toughest budget in his seventeen years as a Councillor.

“We have deliberated hard on minimising the impacts of recent land valuation changes, whilst ensuring we can raise sufficient revenue to deliver essential services and fund critical capital works and renewal of infrastructure. Cr Nolan said.

“We acknowledge that our community is hurting, the impacts of the housing crisis and the rising cost of living cannot be underestimated and we understand that times are tough for many of our residents. This Council has a responsibility to share the burden where we can.”

Cr Nolan said Council has focused on “getting back to basics” for the 20222023 budget.

“This focus whilst not able to reduce the impact of external factors, has allowed Council to prepare a responsible budget, based on providing a sustainable level of essential services to the community and getting the basics

right through funding of maintenance and renewal of critical infrastructure.

The budget sees a number of changes to Council’s rating strategies, aimed at sharing the burden of cost of living pressures that are being experienced across the region and reducing the impact of Queensland Government’s land valuations. The gross general rates will not be increased, with the minimum residential rate remaining at $1,171.

By having a 0% gross general rates increase, those property owners unable or struggling to pay their rates on time will see no change to their general rates beyond the impact of the new valuations.

“What has changed is the General Rates Discount which has been reduced from 10% to 5%. This change equates to an additional $1.53 per week on average, for ratepayers who continue to pay their rates on time.” Cr Nolan said.

Cr Nolan said for those in hardship or just looking to manage household budgets, a wide range of payment arrangements remain available.

“Through this budget Council continues to support the most vulnerable members of our community and will retain the $300 Pensioner Rebate, Rating Concession of 100% for eligible community organisations as well as providing our community the option of

interest free payment arrangements.

These concessions allow our community, sporting groups and notfor-profits to reinvest back into the great work they do for our community.

The Budget will see Council invest in the future of the region with a $34.8M Capital Program.

Highlights of the budget include: • WATER - $6.6 million continued investment to further develop water security within the Cassowary Coast.

• TRANSPORT - $8.43 million toward transport including renewal and upgrades of sealed and unsealed roads to improve road conditions across our region.

• ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT $150k committed to working with our community to establish a roadmap through development of an Economic Development Strategy.

• WASTE MANAGEMENT - $315k investment continuing Council’s commitment to improve infrastructure and meet our target of a 35% reduction in waste to landfill by 2025.

• RECREATION AND NATURAL AREAS - $1.1 million investment toward recreational and natural areas across the region.

• SEWERAGE - $11.2 million continued

investment to help cater for population growth and renewal of aging assets.

Cr Nolan said he was excited to advise that this year Council will be doing something it hasn’t done before - visiting localities across the region to bring the budget to the community.

“It is my hope that these meetings will provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions and better understand our budget decisions and priorities. I look forward to personally communicating how this budget will benefit our community.

More information regarding dates and times will be released in the coming days.”

“Leading our region is a significant responsibility. It’s not one this Council takes lightly. We recognise that every cent of ratepayer funds must represent an investment in a better future.

This is a budget that gets ‘back to basics’ with funding allocated to areas where it is needed and rationalised based on community priorities to ensure the greatest benefit to you, our community.” Said Cr Nolan.

For more information about the 20222023 Budget visit cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au/budget.

Hinchinbrook Council's Budget Adoption for 2022-2023 SARI RUSSO AS the Hinchinbrook Mayor and Councillors adopted the Hinchinbrook Council Budget for 2022-2023, they shared their recognition of the battle that rural communities are now engaged in.

The council are aware of the rising inflation, the compromised supply chain, the increased electrical and insurance costs that every business and household is managing, and they are aware that in the current challenging season it is crucial to manage finances wisely.

“I think what we need to realise is that our budgets have been very fiscally prudent in the past. We have had minimal rate rises. They have been well below CPI including a 0 one when Covid hit, but we were able to manage our costs a lot better at that stage.

With the external forces that are happening now, which we cannot control, we just cannot absorb any further cost increases as we have done in the past.

I think we have done a good job. I think you (Hinchinbrook CEO, Councillors and staff) should be proud of yourselves, …

It is only going to get worse; it is only going to get harder,” said Mayor Ramon Jayo, “Thank you very much.”

As the cost-of-living pressure have had a profound impact on residents Council has delivered the Budget with a modest 2.75% increase on the rate in the dollar, well below Queensland CPI of over 6%. In dollar terms this will see a general rate increase of $44.36 per annum to residential properties.”

The following are some of the highlights of the Budget:

• Continuation of the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan: Unfortunately, Covid caused the cancellation of the meetings that were planned last year; however, the creation of an action plan remains on the forefront of Council goals.

• Waste Management and the legislative compliance issues: The council recognises that waste management is now becoming the costliest activity on council’s books.

With the State government introducing a commitment to zero waste in land fill by 2050 there will need to be practical strategies adopted by councils to ensure they meet this commitment. There will need to be more recycling and waste reuse strategies applied.

To meet this commitment a stricter user pays system will be introduced.

To achieve this commitment the four annual waste vouchers have ceased and bulk rubbish collections.

To take control of the state waste levy there is a need for individuals to take control of their individual waste generation and disposal habits and this will not be achieved if the community continues to foot the bill though bulk waste disposal systems.

• Lack of growth: There was only an increase in 4 rateable properties in Hinchinbrook. There needs to be an increase in both commercial and residential properties in Hinchinbrook.

“Council will pay particular attention to revitalising the property development appetite through the removal of red tape and incentives where pertinent,” said Mayor Ramon Jayo.

• The return of school-based trainees and an increase in cadets into Council’s workforce:

• Council will operate the JL Kelly Theatre while efforts to find a permanent operator to lease this facility continue.

The current Mayor of the Hinchinbrook council and current Councillors recognise that it is crucial to focus on the next generation considering the skills shortages that are currently occurring nationwide.

The Hinchinbrook Council representatives would like residents to find their future in Hinchinbrook and in the council.

Council has advertised for any interested party to operate the JL Kelly Theatre. At this stage, no one has expressed an interest to run it. Council still believes that the operation of the theatre is best outsourced.

However, Council has budgeted for Council staff to run events at the theatre for this year as efforts to contract it out continue.

• A Capital Works Program of $11 million including: The completion of the Dutton Street Culvert Crossing, the construction of work on Cell Three at Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre; and continuing to maintain Council’s water and sewerage infrastructure including reservoir cleaning, switchboard and pump replacement, hydrant upgrades and designing a new inlet valve for the Ingham Water Treatment Plant.

• $3.7 million worth of road improvements at: Covells Road; Gangemis Road; Golloglys Road; Quabbas Road; Capellaris Road; Hamleigh Road; and Orient Road.

• Council will continue to advocate for the Dungeness all tide access with the State Government; and • Council has budgeted $125,000 to support community and regional events through the grants process.

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Rockingham Home Aged

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Care Service,

Church,

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6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4

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Baptist Family Centre

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10am, Sun, 6 Plumb

11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd,

Street, Tully

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Halifax,

Mission Beach,

8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St,

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Halifax

Beach Rd, Mission Beach,

Blue Haven Lodge,

Tully Tongan Uniting,

Ingham, 11am

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(2nd & 4th Tues)

Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study,

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11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence

Road, Bamboo Creek Tully Seventh Day

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

Lutheran

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

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Seventh Day Adventist

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Seventh Day Adventist

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Anglican Churches

Cardwell

St Albans Anglican

St John Anglican Church,

Church,

3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel

9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street,

Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

Innisfail St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully

Holy Trinity (Ingham) 6 pm Saturday Service.

9:30 am, Sunday.

37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham

John Oliver Feetham

All Souls,

Pioneer Memorial

7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile

9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway,

Road, Victoria Estate

Catholic Churches

12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach

St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St,

St Clare of Montefalco

Babinda

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 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

Our Lady Star of the Sea, 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,

Christ the King,

Canossa Chapel, 10am,

7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10

Sunday, St Teresa’s College /

Harbour Road, Mourilyan

3819 Abergowrie Rd

Holy Spirit, Mission Beach

St Teresa’s, Trebonne,

7am Sun,

10am

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previous years, the industry has poured enormous resources into researching the best way to manage this pest sustainably. This work has been successful, and over the past 18 years or so, Confidor has been a significant success for managing the pest after BSES researched it in the 1990s.

Greg Shannon

THE issue of Greyback cane grubs was mentioned a few weeks ago in this column and is undoubtedly topical, with the incidence of some crop damage from these pests quite evident throughout the local sugar cane industry since May. The amount of damage to this year’s crop is noticeable, but it could be a whole lot worse if not treated this year.

Since the 2000s, the Australian sugar cane industry has used a very effective product to manage grey back cane grub called Imidacloprid, an insecticide commonly sold as “Confidor”. This is a very widely used product in agriculture and the home garden.

The Greyback beetle is a native species, so they were here before sugar cane, but it just so happens that the larvae of this beetle, the cane grub, love to eat the roots of sugar cane crops!

Through Sugar Research Australia and BSES in

Locally over the past five years, we have also achieved success in ensuring that any potential offfarm impacts from product use are minimised so that we can keep using it sustainably.

Friday, July 1, 2022 Two new Tully-based SRA agronomy staff have organised these meetings, both working on the new Murray project, Nancy Rincon and Erin Headon.

They are supported by Tully Sugar, TCPSL and Tully Canegrowers.

All are welcome to attend, but we will need to RSVP, so to RSVP, please call Erin at Tully SRA on 0447109376.

SRA will provide further information regarding these meetings very soon as well.

SRA researchers are also looking to the future to find other products to manage the pest and to keep our industry up to date with this latest cane grub research, including any fine-tuning of Imidacloprid use. We will be having several meetings in the Tully region.

One meeting will be specifically for growers and will be held in the Murray Rural Fire Brigade shed, next to the Murray upper shop, on July 12, starting at 3 pm and going to around 4.30 pm.

Then a second meeting will occur specifically for industry advisors the following day, July 13, and this one will be held at the Tully Mill rec Hall between 10 am-12.30.

SRA researchers Doctor Kevin Powell and Emilie A Grey back cane grub Filios will be the main presenters.

Protecting Australians from asbestos and knowing your obligations ASBESTOS SAFETY AND ERADICATION AGENCY THE Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency has launched a new information campaign informing residential property buyers, sellers, renters and landlords of their responsibilities and rights when it comes to asbestos when buying or renting a home.

If a home was built before 1990, it can contain asbestos both inside and outside. Asbestos is still found in 1 in 3 Australian homes.

Asbestos is known to cause cancer. Asbestos is dangerous when damaged, disturbed during renovation or repairs or deteriorating. But by knowing where asbestos can be in a residential property, we can all keep safe.

The Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency CEO Justine Ross says it is vital buyers, sellers, renters and landlords are aware of their rights and obligations, when buying, selling or renting a home “The campaign will encourage sellers to disclose the presence of asbestos in their properties, to minimise the health risks for buyers. In some states and territories, they may be legally obligated to do this” Ms Ross said.

“Similarly, we want landlords to identify, disclose and manage the presence of asbestos in their properties, to minimise the health risks for renters. Landlords may also be eligible for tax deductions for asbestos testing and removal.”

TULLY SUGAR CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 4 ENDED 24/6/22 Week

Tonnes Crushed

Cane 106,603

“The outcome we are hoping to achieve is to educate buyers and renters about how to stay safe around asbestos, by understanding where it might be in a home and how to manage it appropriately.”

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SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 2 ENDED ENDED 26/6/2022

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Crop estimate for season

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Cane 193,829

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2022 to date

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Tonnes Crushed

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Here’s to a successful, safe harvest OWEN MENKENS, CANEGROWERS CHAIRMAN

THIS is an exciting, busy and nerve-wracking time for sugarcane growers and the coastal sugar regions from Mossman to the Gold Coast.

Within weeks, all of Queensland’s 19 sugar mills will be operating and for the next five months or so will be processing our sugarcane.

This year the pre-season estimate is for a bigger crop than last year thanks to soaking summer and autumn rain. Around 30 million tonnes are expected to be cut, transported and crushed to make sugar.

filling all of their roles for the season and I want to give a shout out to the hundreds of people working in the sugar mills.

As growers we want the mills to run as quickly and efficiently as possible – mid-June to mid-November is the preferred crushing period when the cane is at its best. We look forward to achieving this every year as any breakdowns or unscheduled stoppages can extend the length of the season and the longer it drags on, the more it affects the bottom lines of everyone in the industry.

To cut and move 30 million tonnes of cane safely, we also need everyone’s vigilance and patience.

If you’re on the roads in sugarcane regions, please keep a look out for cane trains and trucks. There could also be harvesters, tractors and other machinery moving along or crossing roads to go from farm to farm.

Trying to save a few seconds of travel time by risking your life with one of these big vehicles, carrying tonnes and tonnes of sugarcane is definitely not worth it.

Here’s hoping for sunny and dry weather to keep the harvesters moving and mills crushing!

If you’ve seen a cane train heading to a sugar mill, imagine the crop chopped into billets and filling three million cane train wagons. That’s a very long train!

Getting to this point this year has been a challenge.

Flooding and storms have taken a toll on the crop in some areas and damage will make harvesting difficult.

We’ll keep a wary eye on the weather right through to December. Further rain could seriously disrupt harvesting if the ground gets too wet for machinery to move through without causing too much damage.

We have struggled, along with other agricultural industries, to fill all the jobs in harvesting crews.

CANEGROWERS, along with the harvesting contractors, has promoted the opportunities and we have had some success including reaching out to farm regions interstate where this time of year is quieter to lure people to the tropics for winter.

We are grateful to everyone who is hopping into the driver’s seat of a harvester or haulout – whether it’s their first cane season or they’ve been doing it for years. It is a big community effort to get the job done.

In some regions there are still vacancies so it you’re interested, please take a look at the CANEGROWERS website.

The milling companies have also had challenges

Asparagopsis now commercially available to beef producers LOWERING methane emissions through the use of Asparagopsis seaweed as a feed supplement has become a reality, following its first commercial sale earlier this month, according to Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) and FutureFeed.

The first commercial sale of Asparagopsis feed supplement in Australia by CH4 Global is a significant step forward for the industry. This comes following the discovery that adding a small amount of Asparagopsis seaweed to a ruminant’s existing feed can reduce their methane emissions by over 80%.

The importance of this discovery towards carbon neutrality by 2030 (CN30) has resulted in industry participants working tirelessly to make the product available to producers.

FutureFeed was formed in August 2020 to commercialise the technology developed by Australia’s national science agency CSIRO, together with MLA and James Cook University.

FutureFeed the company, is supported by an impressive group of investors comprising of GrainCorp, Harvest Road Group; Woolworths Group; AGP Sustainable Real Assets; Sparklabs and-Cultiv8 Joint Venture.

FutureFeed has issued licenses to seaweed growers which enables supply of Asparagopsis to the livestock market.

There are currently three licensees in

Australia: CH4 Global, Sea Forest and SeaStock.

a meaningful impact on emissions from livestock.”

Beyond licenses, FutureFeed has been busy establishing the foundations for a successful industry. This includes furthering the foundational science through research, development and trials subjected to rigorous peerreview to further support the discovery.

Certification standards and a trademark are under development to ensure the robustness and credibility of the value chain.

CSIRO Chief Executive Dr Larry Marshall said the first commercial sale of FutureFeed was an exciting turning point for translating breakthrough science into solutions.

Cassandra Kelly, Senior Advisor to FutureFeed, said the first commercial sales in Australia completed by CH4 Global was “another significant milestone” in the Asparagopsis journey.

“It’s both inspiring and humbling to reflect on how the industry has managed to engage the brains trust, community and investment support in just under four years to make a product launch like this a reality,” Ms Kelly said.

“Just a few years ago, Asparagopsis was a largely unknown seaweed that was not cultivated in commercial quantities and had very few applications outside of niche cosmetics and as a condiment in Hawaii.”

“Now we are seeing a new industry with the capability to support local communities and the creation of jobs whilst working together to make

methane

“CSIRO is proud to have been part of the FutureFeed journey, including going through our revolutionary ON program to accelerate the idea from benchtop to business,” Dr Marshall said.

MLA Managing Director, Jason Strong, said emissions avoidance was a critical component of the red meat

industry achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.

“MLA is continuing to work on a range of tools and technologies for producers to cost-effectively reduce emissions and increase productivity by demonstrating environmental stewardship credentials to customers, consumers and the community,” Mr Strong said.

“We are proud to be working alongside FutureFeed in rolling out Asparagopsis to a range of commercial partners. Asparagopsis is one of many exciting tools the industry can embrace in working towards our goal of carbon neutrality at the end of the decade,” Mr Strong said.

For more information on the products available, visit Asparagopsis commercialisation – Information for producers

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Golfers on the course during day four of the Innisfail Golf Club Championships.

Innisfail Golf Club A MASSIVE thank you to Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail for sponsoring this year’s Innisfail Golf Club Championships.

A special thank you to the club’s hard-working volunteers who take great care of the course each week to keep it immaculate, all those who worked over both weekends with the pins, mowing the greens, organising the tee times, score updates, Facebook, prizes, cooking the BBQ, running of the bar, and all the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.

Congratulations to everyone who competed over the four rounds, and it was great to see some fresh faces on the course.

IGC Rules & Etiquette Last week’s Quiz During a stroke round, Millsy may practice from a bunker close to the putting green of the hole he just completed.

True or False?

Answer: False. A player may practice putting or chipping on or near the putting green just completed, but such practice

Friday, July 1, 2022 strokes must not be made from a bunker.

Rule 5.5.

This week’s Quiz During the Club Championships, Trent plays a left-handed stroke with the back of the head of a right-handed club.

What is the ruling?

A - There is no penalty B - Trent receives a penalty stroke C - Trent receives two penalty strokes It has been a long time since we have seen 27 points for 9 holes in Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on June 15.

Results 1st: Ryan Thwaite 27pts 2ns: Addi Butorac 21pts c/b 3rd: John Lombardi 21pts NTP - Jake Cockle A solid round in Friday’s Sporters competition on June 17, after hitting out of bounds off the 10th.

Results 1st: Jake Cockle 19pts c/b 2nd: Luke Peters 19pts 3rd: Colin Bidgood 18pts NTP - Luke Peters This year’s event saw the best field in a Club Championships for 20 years, and congratulations to all the winners.

Overall Champions: A Grade: Andrew Rose B Grade: Caine Cockle C Grade: Geoff Johnston Ladies Div 1: Addi Butorac Ladies Div 2: Cindy Cockle Junior: Caine Cockle Senior: Addi Butorac 72-hole Nett: Caine Cockle 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

Members on the final day of the Innisfail Golf Club Championships.

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Innisfail Golf Club Champions - Cindy Cockle (Division 2 Ladies), Addi Butorac (Division 1 Ladies & Senior), Andrew Rose (A-Grade Men’s), Over the final two days of competition on June 19 - 20, some convincing Caine Cockle (B-Grade Men’s & Junior) and Geoff Johnston (C-Grade Men’s). wins and tough battles played out.

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Golf News Tully Golf LAST week’s B Grade winner in the Tully Country Club Championships was Porpoise.

Porpoise is a long-time member of the Club and an example for us all. He was unsatisfied with a 15 handicap at Tully (or thereabouts), and he went to the more innovative place, YouTube.

After watching those golfing videos that teach you how to “fix” your perceived weaknesses, he found the right ones.

He followed then. He practised...he applied ..and his handicap reduced significantly and et voila! He beat off all the B Grade challengers at the Championships, consistently using his newfound skills.

Porpoise is an excellent example for all of us! His current handicap is around 11, his lowest handicap ever.

No doubt he will find it more difficult at the 11 mark, but his determination to make himself a better golfer will win through...

Porpoise

El Arish Golf TUESDAY, June 21, we played a Stableford.

The winner with 35 points was Graham Sinton NTP's: #8/17: Graham Roberts #9/18: Gary Strawbridge Thursday, June 23: Sporters competition sponsored

by Kurrimine Holiday Park Playing the back 9 single stroke.

It was won by Lisa Spiegler with 28nett, followed

by Rhys Walton in second place with 29 nett. Graham Anderson won third place with 31 points.

The least putts had a four-way tie with 13 putts.

Chris Dunner was the lucky player drawing the best card to win the voucher.

NTP's: #10: Greg Eales #11: Graham Roberts

#12: Lisa Spiegler #13: Tony Gray #16: Matty Smith #18: Wayne Kimberley Saturday, June 25, the Single stroke was sponsored

by Raycare.

The men's winner with 67 nett was Paul Topper, followed by Rhys Camilleri with 67 nett.

The lady's winner was Fran Lomas with 67 nett on countback from Rhonda Bliss with 67 nett.

NTP's; #2/11: Paul Marland #4/13: Rhonda Bliss.

Congratulations to Paul Topper for winning the lucky putt and taking home $800.

Thank you to all sponsors the last week, and thank you to all the visitors who came to enjoy our course.

This Saturday, July 2, is our monthly medal, so good luck to all players.

Ingham Golf UPCOMING Events at Ingham Golf Club July 1– Friday Night Social July 2 – 4BBB Stableford July 3 - Players Championship Round 3 – Single Stableford July 9 – Single Vs Par July 10 – Single Stableford.

Results: Sunday, June 26, Hinchinbrook Hotel June Monthly Medal Winner: Hank Care (68 nett) Runner up: Mick Poggioli (70 nett) Rundown: Steven Marbelli (71 nett C/B), Lachlan Tennent (71 nett) Women’s Competition Wednesday, June 22: Last Wednesday saw the ladies playing the first round of the MacDonald Cup. A Stableford event played over three rounds, with the two highest scores playing off in a matchplay competition at the end of the three rounds.

Winner: Julie Reed (37 points) Runner up: Deb Giles (35 points) Pin shot winners: Lee Irvine, Bruna Quadrio, Julie Reed Saturday, June 25: Last Saturday saw the biggest event of the 2022 women’s calendar played – the Ingham Ladies Open 2022 The course was immaculate, with many out-of-town players commenting on the course presentation.

Thanks to the never-ending efforts of all our volunteer workers. A great field of 47 competed in 2 divisions for prizes donated by our major sponsors – Chemist Warehouse Townsville and the DiBella Family.

Beautiful orchids were donated by Mick Fluerty, an annual donation, for the Pin shots.

The results are as follows: Division 1 (0-22) Gross Winner: Bev Smith (Hepburn Springs) 80 Gross Runner up: Julie Laslett (Townsville) 83 3rd Place: Gail Kum Sing (Magnetic Island) 89 Top of the Rundown: Megan Jeffree (Mystic Sands) 90 Nett Winner: Deb Giles (Ingham) 68 Nett Runner up: Julie Reed (Ingham) 69

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3rd place: Rhoni Morley (Tropics) 72 Top of the Rundown: Pamela Lyons (Rowes Bay) 77 Division 2 (23 +) Gross Winner: Anne Hatfield (Rowes Bay) 97 Gross Runner up: Kelli Eastwell (Rowes Bay) 100 3rd Place: Lee Rawlinson (Magnetic Island)101 Top of the Rundown: Lee Irvine (Ingham) 104 Nett Winner: Margaret McManus (Rowes Bay) 69 Nett Runner up: Hipas Donald (ElArish) 75 C/B 3rd place: Debbie Curnow (Rowes Bay) 75 Top of the Rundown: Liz Marland (ElArish) 77 Pin shots: 0-16 – 2nd shot #7 – Bev Smith (Hepburn Springs) 17-20 – 2nd shot #5 – Julie Reed (Ingham) 21-24 – 2nd shot #10 – Meryl Cheetham (Tropics) 25-31 – 2nd shot #12 Angela Simpson (Rowes Bay) 32-47 – 4th shot #1 – Liz Marland (ElArish) All handicaps – 1st shot #9 – Margie Shultink (Rowes Bay) Thank you to all players who travelled to our event.

Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers THIS week’s game was in Ingham and was for the inaugural Mike Dann trophy. The event was an aggregate Stableford competition though only a small field of 17 competed. The weather held and an enjoyable round of golf was played.

Results Tuesday June 28, 2022: Winners: Brian Scanlon and Mike Poggioli (67 points) Runner up: Paul Menegon and Roy Favier (66 points) C/B Top of the Rundown: Geoff Gianotti and Ron Kerkwyk (66 points) Rundown: Sue Cameron and Deb Giles (65 points) Pin shots: Men 2nd shot #4: Gary Cantoni Men 1st shot #5: Mike Poggioli Women 2nd shot #10: Deb Giles Women 1st shot #9: Allison Chellingworth Upcoming Events: July 5 – Visit to Mystic Sands (Individual Stableford) July 12 & 13 – Tropical Coast Veterans Open (Cardwell) July 18, 19, 20 – Ingham Veterans Open July 26 – Visit to Rowes Bay (Individual Stableford)

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Bowls News Babinda Bowls THE Social bowls winners last Thursday, June 23, were George, Dan McCulloch & Jim Azzopardi. The Runner-up were John Sheehan, Kevin Anderson & Jim Martinod.

Names are to be in by 1 for 1.30 pm start for Social bowls on Thursdays.

Round 9 of the pennants on Saturday, June 25, at Tully. Names on the board.

The Semi Final of the open pairs was held last Saturday, June 25, defending champions Gavin Omodei & Jim Azzopardi got up in a close game over Darryl Jensen & Ron Omodei.

The final of the A Grade singles was held last Sunday, June 26, with Gavin Omodei defeating Jim Martinod.

No Sunday social bowls with wet weather setting in.

SPORT Names into the club before 1:45 pm.

K Walker on Pairs Duty Roster for July 1.

Mixed Social Bowls will be played at 1:30 pm on Sunday, July 3. Please have names into the club by 12:30 pm Bar Roster: M Bube Social Selector: T Koop Ingham Bowls Club members wish the Dunn Cup team of Andrew Cole, Glen Torrisi, Phil Kite & Frank Pallanza good bowling and good sportsman during the cup. 4 days of games will be played at Cutheringa bowls club commencing on Thursday, June 30, with the final to be played on Sunday, July 3. May the force be with you all!

Ingham Bowls FRIDAY afternoon pairs results for June 24: The prize-winning team was Cliff Johnson & Peter Herman, defeating Kevin Walker & Tony Koop 24 - 11 Jim Dickerson & Ian Muldowney defeated Gary Brierley & Pat Tyan 21 - 14 Patrick Dickerson, John Hamlyn & Ren Cantatore defeated John Holmes, John Eddleston & Terry George 22 - 12 Sunday Mixed social bowls results for June 26: The prize-winning team was: Jan Johnson, Max Thompson, Dave Horsley & Peter Herman defeated Angie Foti, Stewart Scott, Jim Dickerson & Elsa Piotto 27 - 15 (21 points to 8) Maria Moore, Len Mahon & Tony Koop defeated Kristy Dickerson, Allen Torielli & Rico Basaglia 23 - 13 (19 points to 8) Luisa Di Bella, Ren Cantatore 7 John Hmlyn drew with John Holmes, Kevin Walker & Cliff Johnson 24 24 (Team Hamlyn won on the scoring system 15 points to 13) Barefoot bowls are back this Thursday night between 6 pm - 8 pm Call 47762117 before 5:30 pm to have your name put on the board.

New players are welcomed. No bowls, no worry!

The club will supply bowls.

Men’s pairs will be played at 2:15 pm on Friday afternoon.

the win.

Congratulations to Yungaburra Bowls Club!

The lady’s pennant with a combined team of bowlers from Sth Johnstone, Tully & Silkwood had played another round who were defeated by West Cairns with the score of 40 to 26.

Our social days are Wednesday & Sundays with sign in at 1 pm for a 1.30 pm start.

Due to wet weather or competitions being played on some social days we encourage you to contact the club to avoid disappointment.

The contact number is below.

NO Friday Night Barefoot bowls or BBQ. Lawn bowls, why not come along to one of our social days. It’s friendly, it’s fun, and if you are new to the area then this is a great way to meet new friends. All locals & visitors welcome.

For all enquires contact the club on 0475759808 or follow on our Facebook page.

Tully Bowls JUNE 22: Dennis Shirlaw/Anthony Fitzsimmons v Shane/Gavin Buick 16-11

Innisfail Men’s Bowls TWENTY-SEVEN bowlers took to the green for last Thursday afternoon’s social bowls. Sergio Dalla Pozza’s team claimed the winner’s title on the day.

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

Last Saturday, the Division 1 Pennants team suffered a defeat at the hands of South Johnstone.

Whilst in better news, the 3rd Division teams won by one shot against South Johnstone to remain undefeated.

This week Division 1 play away at Edge Hill, and Division 3 play at Silkwood. Please check the whiteboard for teams.

The Club Triples draw is now out, so players, please organise for your games to take place.

Nomination forms for the club Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles are up on the notice board, with the draw to take place in the next couple of weeks.

The club will host its annual Lightning Fours this Sunday starting at 9.00 am. Please come down and lend a helping hand and watch a good bowling display.

On Monday afternoon, the final of the Club Singles between Mick de Vries and Alf Siliato.

A great final played by both ladies.

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Michael Knight/Robyn Brunello v Peter Smith/Joan Mercer 22-19 Winning Team Michael and Gavin.

June 26: No bowls today due to wet weather.

Tully Ladies have nominated 2 Teams to play in Macknadeian Fours, Tuesday, July 5.

Men’s Pennants, June 25: At the Silkwood bowling grounds Tully was defeated by Silkwood in both games that were played.

Saturday, July 3: Tully will host at their facility a game of Tully verse Babinda. Please put your name forward if you can help in the kitchen.

Championship Singles winner for 2022 was Elsa Piotto defeating Janese Craven in a very closely contested match 25-22

Silkwood Bowls SILKWOOD hosted the 2022 Daveson Cup on Sunday, June 26.

This is an annual event between Yungaburra & Silkwood Bowls Clubs, and some fantastic bowls was played throughout the day under wet conditions.

Unfortunately, there could only be one winner. The final score was Silkwood on 170 & Yungaburra on 189 for

Yungaburra Bowls Club President Alf Hogan & Lee-ann Mayell Silkwood Bowls Club President.

Ladies Pennants, June 27 was held at West Cairns.

St Johnstone, and a combined team from Tully and Silkwood were defeated in both games against West Cairns. Only 2 Games to go!

Members are reminded to register for 8 a side team.

Flyer for names is on the Notice Board.

Let’s hope the weather fines up soon, so that we can get back on the green! Cheers!

Silkwood Bowls DENISE Charman & Lee-ann Mayell and bowlers from Cairns & Tablelands & a bowler from Tully Bowls Club participated in the TFNQDLBA District Championship Singles over a two day competition at Mareeba Bowls Club.

Congratulations to the 2022 District Championship Singles winner Denise Charman from Silkwood Bowls Club. This was a fantastic final game to watch against Judy Rick from Bros Edmonton coming down to the last end.

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Innisfail and District Tennis Association hosts the Junior Development Series MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL and District Tennis Association hosted the two-day Junior Development Series (JDS) tournament at their club on June 4 - 5.

This tournament attracted over 40 children, who competed in Mixed Green Ball Singles and 17 and Under Boy’s Singles, conducted over two Divisions and 17 and Under Girls’ Singles events.

The JDS is a tournament circuit specifically designed for players of a beginner to intermediate level.

Zahmel. She started her tennis journey at the Innisfail Tennis Club at around nine years of age when Milo Bradley was the club coach.

Zahmel is based at Malpass Tennis in Brisbane.

Thanks to the parents, Cody from Tennis Queensland, Leon Awee for running the event, and Margaret Tinney and Kathy Martin for operating the canteen.

Last weekend, Innisfail hosted the Innisfail Age Junior Series from June 25 - 27.

Each tournament enables players to experience crucial competitive match play and skill development opportunities.

The Green Ball event was fun to watch as these players are just starting out on their tennis tournaments journey.

Vanessa Fitzgerald of Blitz Tennis Academy, Edmonton, took out the event, whilst Dorian Adcock of Cairns finished as runner-up.

The 17 and Under Boys’ Division 1 event was a great display of skill and sportsmanship, with Taichi Sato of Cairns narrowly defeating Billy Haoda of Cairns 6 - 4.

Francis Morove of Cairns won the 17 and Under Boys’ Division 2 event over Dylan Cahill of Blitz Tennis Academy 6 - 2.

Local girl Genevieve Lindsay, who now attends school in Cairns, took out the 17 and Under Girls’ Division 1 event.

Lindsay trains in Cairns with Sophia Kawane, who claimed the runners-up trophy, whilst Innisfail Tennis Association member Natalie Wolff finished in third position.

Kiralee Cook of Cairns won the 17 and Under Girls’ Division 2, with Karma Havini as runner-up.

Congratulations to all the youngsters who participated, especially the age division champions and runners-up.

These youngsters put on a display of fantastic tennis skills and great sportsmanship.

Throughout the event, the club had a visit from Kelli

Winner,Taichi Sato (right) and Billy Haoda (runner-up) - 17 and Under Boys’ Division 1.

Kiralee Cook (winner) and Karma Havini (runner-up) - 17 and Under Girls’ Division 2.

Francis Morove (winner) and Dylan Cahill (runner-up) - 17 and Under Boys’ Division 2.

Vanessa Fitzgerald (winner) and Dorian Adcock (runner-up) - Green Ball event.

Singles winner, Genevieve Lindsay (right) and runner up, Sophia Kawane - 17 and Under Girls’ Division 1.

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Shane Muriata

AFTER months of planning and excitement, the weekend was here. The Tully Tigers U13 were off to Gordonvale's Alley Park, home to Suburbs, to compete in the Nate Myles Carnival.

From the start of the carnival, we could tell we were in for a good time as organiser Madonna is so well planned.

The players were gifted with bags embroidered with their names and the NMC logo to remember this great weekend. The boys were excited and nervous for their first game against local league competitors Ivanhoe's. The boys played well and came away with a 12-0 win.

Now with the first game under our belts, the boys were keen to play again and next on the schedule were the Mackay Magpies. After 20min of football, the Tully Tigers had done it again and came away with a 12-4 win at full time. At this point, we got a decent break to recover. The boys were treated to Subway, and team photos that each player will receive thanks to the Tully Tigers Committee and the fundraiser ran by the team.

We were halfway through our first day's games with two wins, and the boys were excited. Game 3 had us play against the Moranbah Miners, the whole team played hard and had fun, and it showed in the final score of 36-4, with Tully taking the win for the 3rd game in a row.

It was 4 pm Saturday afternoon, and for the first time, we were playing on Field 2 in front of the grandstand, and it was the Tully Tigers v Western Loins Kings.

After a tricky 20min of football and a lot of noise in the stands, the Tully Tigers were victorious with a 16-12 win over the Western Lion Kings. The day was done, and we were sitting well in our pool with one game left to play to decide if we would make the semi-finals.

Sunday morning, we arrived, and the boys were sore from a big day of games

the day before. Still, they were not ready to go down without a fight in true Tully style.

They would need to be prepared as they took on another Tiger-loving club, Townsville's Central Tigers.

This was the game to seal our fete into the semis. Could the young U13 Tully Tigers do it……….. Of course, they could; they are Tully Tigers. After another action-packed 20min of football, the Tully Tigers were too strong for the Central Tigers, winning 12-4.

Wow, who would have thought the little town of Tully would be in the SemiFinals. The players, staff, parents and supporters were excited, to say the least. To make it even better, our local

neighbours Innisfail Brothers were also in the semi-finals on the field next to us.

Could it be the 2 Cassowary Coast sides in the Grand Final? Only time would tell.

As we walked to field 1 for the SemiFinal game against Souths White, the team received many good wishes and encouragement from other teams and supporters.

It was a great feeling to know we had people's support. Players and supporters from all over created tunnels for our team to run out onto the field. The atmosphere was intense. After the final whistle was blown, a tired and sore Tully Tigers team was beaten 16-8 by the Souths White. The coach from Souths spoke to our boys after the game and said that we did great for a team from a small town as they had combined two sides to make their team. Playing footy was over for the Tully Tigers, but not for the carnival. The kids lined the fields to watch the grand final of the Souths White v Brahmans, which would end seeing Souths White take out the Carnival 168. Getting a team to a carnival doesn't just happen. We can't thank coach William Cunningham, Trainers Shane Greenwood, Richard Duiker and Adrian Durighello for everything they do for

Nate Myles Cup 2022- Team Manager Tegan Duiker

Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Arnis De Mano

Training at Tait’s Family Martial Arts can be an investment in your child’s education of life skills.

We train at East Innisfail State School from Mondays through to Thursdays.

Children’s classes: 4 pm to 4.45 pm Adults classes: 5.15 pm to 6.15 pm.

You are entitled to 2 free lessons.

Friday, July 1, 2022 our boys; they go above and beyond and genuinely care for this team of boys. Thanks to all the parents, family, and friends who came and supported our team. I know they appreciate it so much with the smiles on their faces when surprised by unexpected visitors is heart-warming. Thanks to Spilla for donating five shirts for players of the match for each of our games over the weekend. I'm sure the boys who received them will wear them with pride.

Thanks to everyone involved in the Nate Myles Carnival, from the organisers to the referees to the volunteers; it's a memory we will have forever.

Master Coach and legendary bloke Will Cunningham said that the weekend wasn't possible without some great volunteers "I want to thank the offcials who made the weekend happen, great people. And finally, the players, I think you guys are awesome". There is one last person that needs to be thanked from my end, and that is Team Manager Tegan Duiker. She wrote the whole column this week and did a fantastic job, so good I might be out of a job. So the last words should belong to her.

"There isn't much more to say than UP THE RIVER!!!

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Tully Tigers' A-Grade rugby league team to go pink/ purple for a worthy cause MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Tigers Rugby League Football Club is hosting a Women in League round on Saturday, July 9, acknowledging women's valuable contribution to the game, whilst raising funds for the Tully Hospital Foundation.

The A-grade players will be kitted in special one-off pink/ purple jerseys and purple shorts for their home game clash against Kangaroos.

With the FNQRL season over the halfway mark, and competition for points is crucial for both teams as they push to improve their position

on the ladder.

A special ladies' event will occur at the Tully Showgrounds function room (Level 2). On arrival, guests will enjoy a complimentary drink, nibblies, raffles, lucky door prizes and a guest speaker.

Additional food and drinks are available, and members of the Tully Old Boys Club will run the bar/ canteen on the day.

Before the A grade game, an auction of all 17 game-worn player jerseys will take place, and all proceeds will be donated to the Tully Hospital Foundation.

Tickets are $20 and can be

purchased at Tully Drapery or online via the following link: https:// www.eventbrite.com.au/e/tullytigers-women-in-league-roundtickets-369450986847.

At the auction, it is expected there will be fierce bidding for highly sought-after jerseys, with players wanting to purchase their own jerseys.

Tully Hospital Foundation keeps funds locally, and proceeds will go towards building a Palliative Care room at the Tully Hospital.

Rugby league action kicks off with the Under 18 game at 3.00 pm, Reserve Grade at 4.30 pm and A-Grade at 6.00 pm.

Young and upcoming Tully Tigers players Darian Burton and Braithan Ketchell, sporting the A-grade pink/purple jerseys up for auction at the Women in League round on July 9.

Tully Tigers players at training, including Darian Burton and Braithan Ketchell wearing the oneoff A-grade jerseys up for auction.

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Innisfail’s JessicaRose Clark, primed to do battle again in UFC 276

MARIA GIRGENTI

MIXED martial arts fighter Jessica-Rose Clark from Innisfail will return to the octagon this Saturday, July 2 (approximately 8.00 am on Sunday - US time), to square off with Lithuanian MMA fighter Julija Stoliarenko in the women’s bantamweight (61.2kg) bout at UFC 276 at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.

With both fighters coming off a loss, they will be striving hard to get back into the winner’s circle.

Clark’s two-fight winning run ended at UFC Vegas 48 last February, after submission by Stephanie Egger, in the first round.

Before that defeat, Clark picked up a TKO win over Sarah Alpar in her only bout in 2020 and then won on points over Josylene Edwards in her only Octagon appearance last year.

Clark, aged 34, is a former XFC Australia women’s bantamweight champion and Roshambo MMA women’s bantamweight champion.

She also fought for Invicta FC, Titan FC, and Battlefield Championships before joining the UFC in 2017.

She registered wins over Bec Rawlings and Paige VanZant in her first UFC bouts, but since then has gone 2-3.

Clark’s overall record of 11 -7 - 1NC includes three knockouts and two submission wins.

Stoliarenko, aged 29, from Lithuania, heads into this UFC bout on a three-fight losing skid.

Her most recent fight saw her have a loss via unanimous decision to Alexis Davis in a bloody contest at UFC Vegas 47 earlier this year.

Before that fight, Stoliarenko snared the vacant Invicta FC bantamweight champion at the Invicta FC: Phoenix Series 3 on March 6, 2020.

She began her fighting career at Fighters Arena and KOK World Series before joining The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters tournament, where she had a loss to Pannie Kianzad in the semi-finals.

Stoliarenko appeared in the TUF: Heavy Hitter finale but suffered a narrow defeat by Leah Letson via split decision. She has a fight record of 9-6 -1, with eight submission wins.

Jessica-Rose Clark has been training hard in preparation for this Saturday’s UFC showdown against Julija Stoliarenko. Photo: Natalia Barthe.

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A clean sweep for Innisfail Leprechauns’ rugby league teams against Edmonton STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI IN a scrappy affair, Innisfail Leprechauns’ A-grade rugby league team claimed a 42 - 18 victory over Edmonton Storm at Callendar Park, Innisfail, last Saturday.

Ethan Vick, who played in his second A-grade game, scored his first fourpointer.

The encounter was not dramafree, with two Innisfail players and one Edmonton player spending 10 minutes in the sin bin and an Innisfail player sent off.

Innisfail’s try scorers: Aaron Jolley, Yaza Stephen, Cedrick Valentine 2, Pateresio Vota 2, Andrew Garrett and Ethan Vick. Sterling Addo-Nona 4 goals and Daniel Mooka 1 goal. Man of the Match: Andrew Garrett.

After the game, Leprechauns A-grade coach Leon Hallie said he thought the score was a bit flattering, considering they did not have a flow of possession.

“There were some good individual performances, some frustrating penalties and sinbins, which did not really let the game flow.”

“Also, the greasy conditions played its part, but it is another two points which keeps us chipping away with the competition leaders.”

At full-time in Reserve grade, Innisfail registered a 22 - 18 victory over Edmonton.

Innisfail’s try scorers: Bodean Tanner, Jayden Rudken, Ronan Doolan, Starrison Whaleboat and Kyle Kris.

Michael Morton 1 goal. Man of the Match: Bodean Tanner.

Innisfail’s Under 18 team had a convincing 38 - 18 win over Edmonton.

Innisfail’s try scorers: Cadmas Creed 2, Cameron Nelson, Mitchell Forrest, Elias Johnson, Jack Lodge and Jordeas Aruba. Cameron Nelson 2 goals, Malachi Donaldson 2 goals, Jack Lodge 1 goal. Man of the Match: Jack Lodge

The Edmonton defence wrapped up Innisfail’s Daniel Mooka (with ball) in the A-Grade match.

Results - CDRL Round 11 fixtures June 25 - 26 A Grade Innisfail 42 def Edmonton 18 Southern Suburbs 26 def Tully 20 Ivanhoe Knights 36 def Atherton 26 Mossman-Port Douglas 40 def Cairns Brothers 34 Kangaroos 48 def Mareeba 12 Bye: Yarrabah FNQRL A-Grade Ladder - Round 11: Atherton 18, Cairns Brothers 18, Mossman-Port Douglas 18, Innisfail 16, Ivanhoe Knights 16, Kangaroos 14, Southern Suburbs 10, Yarrabah 8, Tully 6, Mareeba 4 and Edmonton 0.

Reserve Grade Innisfail 22 def Edmonton 18 Tully 38 def Southern Suburbs 12 Ivanhoe Knights 12 def Atherton 10 Cairns Brothers 36 def MossmanPort Douglas 12 Kangaroos 62 def Mareeba 10

Jack Lodge (with ball) was Innisfail’s Under 18 Player of the Match.

Innisfail’s Under 18s player Jordeas Aruba scored under the posts against Edmonton.

Under 18s Innisfail 38 def Edmonton 18 Tully vs Southern Suburbs - Tully won the game on forfeit by Southern Suburbs.

Atherton 40 def Ivanhoe Knights 8 Kangaroos 60 def Mareeba 6 Byes: Cairns Brothers and Yarrabah In Round 12 fixtures, Innisfail Leprechauns teams travel to Alley Park, Gordonvale, to clash with Southern Suburbs, whilst the Tully Tigers have a tough road trip to face Mareeba at Davies Park.

On Saturday, July 16, State League action hits Callendar Park, Innisfail, with two games between the Northern Pride and Wynnum Manly Seagulls.

Gates open at 1.30 pm, and the Hastings Deering Under 21s game kicks off at 3.30 pm, followed by the HostPlus match at 5.30 pm.

Bodean Tanner (with ball), a try scorer received Innisfail’s Reserve-Grade Man of the Match award.

Cadmas Creed (with ball), was a double try scorer for Innisfail in the Under 18s game against Edmonton.

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Fishing News

RoLy Newton

UNFORTUNATELY, the weather last weekend restricted fishing to sheltered waters. Reports that came in from the estuaries were of reasonable fishing in the coastal river estuaries with boats managing a variety of species consisting mainly of Bream, Whiting and Flathead. Live or freshly caught prawns were the prime bait, with many boats reporting that catching larger baits such as mullet and herring was challenging.

Other species caught were also more specialised, such as Grunter and the occasional Fingermark. Most of the Grunter was school-sized fish ranging from undersize through to 50cm. There were exceptions, with some anglers reporting fish in the 50 to 60cm size.

Not bad, considering the tides were far from perfect for this species.

The Fingermark were primarily small in that 35 to 45 cm. size range.

The Barra seemed quiet, which is not unusual for these cooler months. I have found scaling down your lure size and having ultra-sharp trebles will help your chances of hooking a Barra. They seem to swipe at the lure and are often foul hooked under the chin rather than in the mouth. A few warmer sunny days will help put the Barra back on the bite.

Surprisingly, photos have been placed on social media of some excellent Mangrove Jacks caught over last weekend. I am not surprised that a few Jacks were captured as the tides were perfect. It's just that they were caught by casting soft plastic frogs in the shallows. I would have thought that small plastic paddle tails or small deep-diving hard bodies would have been much more productive. The frog imitations are usually fished on the surface with a constant, reasonably fast retrieve. It is a stimulating way to fish, with some of the surface strikes being spectacular.

The Hinchinbrook Channel seemed to fish better than the coastal creeks, probably due to slightly warmer water temperatures.

The occasional Barra were caught up in the freshwater reaches of the rivers by anglers fishing shallow backwaters. I also saw some photos of quality Barra that had recently been caught in shallow creeks and drains running through cane paddocks.

Very few anglers fished the upper freshwater limits of the creeks, there were a few Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch, but overall the freshwater was quiet.

Looking forward to this weekend, it does not look promising regarding getting out to the islands or reefs.

Unfortunately, the fishing will again be restricted to the coastal creeks and Hinchinbrook Channel.

I particularly like the early morning run in tide to fish for Mangrove Jacks in the coastal creeks. The small

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FRESH LOCAL GAR AND WOLF HERRING IN STOCK

info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY

TIDE TIMES LUCINDA JULY FRI 1

SAT 2

Daryl Young from Brisbane caught this 55cm barra in the Murray River – The cold conditions made the fishing difficult! run in the tide will put a lot of anglers off; however, look for pressure points such as the narrowing of the river, especially the narrow channels along the edge of sandbars. I find the fish will line up here for an easy feed. The late afternoon run-in tide will have more water movement; however, daylight will be limited, so it is better suited to bait fishing. This same evening tide will be the better option for those wishing to fish for grunter.

We should also see some nice Bream, Whiting and Flathead caught on either side of the afternoon tide.

The mud crabs are still being caught in good numbers, so why not set a few pots.

Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully

SUN 3

MON 4

4:46 am 1.64m 9:31 am 2.08m 3:49 pm 1.00m 10:58 pm 2.9m 5:21 am 1.7m 10:01 am 2.02m 4:16 pm 1.09m 11:31 pm 2.81m 6:10 am 1.74m 10:40 am 1.95m 4:45 pm 1.21m 12:09 am 2.72m 7:39 am 1.73m 11:39 pm 1.88m

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JOHNSTONE RIVER JULY FRI 1

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5:35 am 1.52m 9.47 am 1.84m 4:32 pm 0.93m 11:15 pm 2.55m 6:08 am 1.56m 10:13 am 1.80m 4:59 pm 1.00m 11:47 pm 2.49m 6:51 am 1.59m 10:49 am 1.74m 5:31 pm 1.11m 12:25 am 2.42m 7:54 am 1.59m 11:44 am 1.69m

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HULL HEADS JULY

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Ethan Radel with his first Giant Herring from a recent trip to Weipa.

5:20 pm 1.36m 12:55 am 2.64m 9:01 am 1.63m 1:04 am 1.85m 6:16 pm 1.53m 1:53 am 2.57m 9:53 pm 1.48m 3:02 pm 1.93m 8:01 pm 1.69m 3:01 am 2.53m 10:31 am 1.29m 4:39 pm 2.15m 10:13 pm 1.72m

4:28 am 1.55m 10:03 am 2.08m 3:44 pm 0.99m 11:02 pm 2.97m 5:05 am 1.61m 10:38 am 2.02m 4:08 pm 1.09m 11:35 pm 2.89m 5:54 am 1.66m 11:23 am 1.96m 4:36 pm 1.21m 12:16 am 2.79m 6:58 am 1.67m 12:21 pm 1.91m

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6:10 pm 1.23m 1:10 am 2.35m 9:31 am 1.52m 1:10 pm 1.65m 7:06 pm 1.39m 2:10 am 2.29m 10:32 am 1.39m 3:36 pm 1.72m 8:49 pm 1.53m 3:23 am 2.26m 11:10 am 1.23m 5:00 pm 1.92m 10:43 pm 1.58m

5:16 pm 1.36m 1:03 am 2.69m 8:21 am 1.61m 1:34 pm 1.9m 6:28 pm 1.53m 2:03 am 2.61m 9:35 pm 1.46m 3:06 pm 1.99m 8:35 pm 1.65m 3:18 am 2.57m 10:21 pm 1.25m 4:30 pm 2.22m 10:18 pm 1.65m

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Football fever hits Castor Park, Mourilyan STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Saturday, over 350 junior soccer players converged on Castor Park, Mourilyan, to participate in the second Football Queensland Far North and Gulf - Johnstone River Miniroos Conference in a massive day of soccer action hosted by Innisfail United Football Club.

The first Mini Carnival in June saw local junior teams in action against Atherton and Malanda.

This carnival is designed to give youngsters valuable game time aligned with the senior games between Innisfail United and Mareeba Bulls.

Boogan Stars, Innisfail Tigers, Mission Beach Barracudas and Tully Flames Clubs fielded teams from Under 6/7 to Under 10/11 and played Mareeba.

The Boogan Stars Junior Football Club has over 100 players registered, with five Under 6/7 teams, three Under 8/9 teams, three Under 10/11 teams and 20 youngsters in the Squirts (3 - 5 age group).

Coaches: Kellen Briggs (Squirts); Kylie Goodwin, Sharon Stephenson, Jason Guarrera, Tom Ogilvie and Michael Russo (Under 6/7); Michael Blair, Aaron McKell and Erik D'Urso (Under 8/9); Charles Manitto, Damian Musumeci, Carl D'Urso and Trent Locastro (Under 10/11).

Erik D'Urso is the club's new President, Trent Locastro (Vice President), Claire McKell (Secretary), Kylie Goodwin (Treasurer), and Aaron McKell (Registrar) make up the Boogan Stars committee.

Boogan Stars Under 8/9 and 10/11 teams are sporting a new playing strip, and the jersey sponsors are D'Urso Airconditioning & Electrical, Tassal and Innisfail Family Health.

Innisfail Family Health and OPAL. Mission Beach Barracudas Football Club has around 70 youngsters, ranging from 3 - 12 years, with a significant percentage of young females across the age groups and 12 players in the Under 5 Squirts program.

The club has a new President, Jason Monteforte, with Shara Cassidy (Treasurer) and Peta Smith (Registrar). Players certainly stand out in their new playing apparel and training shirts featuring vibrant colours of the sea and rainforest.

The club sponsors are Cavs Marine & Outdoor, Oasis Hair Studio and Benny's Line Caught Fishing.

On the Tully & District Show weekend, all junior teams will travel to Atherton on Saturday, July 23, for a Mini Carnival to play Atherton, Malanda and Dimbulah teams, whilst on August 27, players will participate in another Mini Carnival in Mareeba.

There was loads of action with an inflatable soccer field, PCYC Play-Station trailer and a chance to win $200 cash in the Cross Bar Challenge, kindly donated

by Giueni Motors, during halftime of the Premier Men's game.

Boogan 1 and Mareeba Orange Under 8/9 B teams.

The club shirt sponsors are Mourilyan Bakery, Retreat Beauty, LRF Repairs, ACM Custom Rods, Innisfail Glass & Aluminium, Ignite Financial NQ,

Innisfail played nine games of soccer against Mareeba United Bulls, which kicked off with two Under 12 games, Under 13, 14, 16, 18, and 23 matches, followed by the Premier Ladies and Premier Men's.

Coach, Sharon Bradford with the Innisfail Tigers Under 10/11 team.

Action in the Under 12s game between Innisfail White and Mareeba.

Tully 2 and Innisfail Tigers 2 Under 6/7 teams in action.

Boogan Stars 1 and Mareeba Orange Under 10/11 teams.

Tully 2 and Mission Beach Blue Under 8/9 B teams.