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CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council is now featured on Ecotourism Australia’s Green Travel Guide which launched a new and improved website on the advent of World Environment Day.
The Green Travel Guide is a longstanding resource for environmentally-conscious travellers and includes a searchable database of travel experiences and destinations that have been certified by Ecotourism Australia.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said it was the first time we have been listed on the Green Travel Guide and it is a great platform to promote Ecotourism businesses in our community.
“The Cassowary Coast prides itself on the amazing rainforests and reefs that surround the area and we are pleased to be able to recognise the businesses within the community that are working to sustain our natural environments.
“Currently the region has four amazing tourism facilities listed on the site and we are encouraging other businesses to work towards being Eco Certified,” said Mayor Nolan.
“The Cassowary Coast has also begun its own journey to becoming Eco Certified as a whole destination in order to continue to protect our unique environment for years to come.”
With research showing that over half of global travellers want to travel more sustainably in the future and the demand for high-quality, immersive nature-based travel experiences growing particularly in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions, Ecotourism Australia CEO Rod Hillman says the launch of the new Green Travel Guide couldn’t have come at a better time.
“People are increasingly looking for experiences that bring them back to nature, that refresh them not just physically but also emotionally. The demand for sustainable, nature-based tourism is growing and at the same time people are becoming more savvy about the holiday decisions they make, wanting to have a positive impact on the places they visit.
“The new Green Travel Guide makes it easy for visitors to plan their holiday itineraries around ECO certified experiences – those that are backed by a strong, well-managed commitment to sustainable practices.”
Explore the Green Travel Guide at www. greentravelguide.org/ or find out more about Ecotourism by visiting www.ecotourism.org. au/.
Alternatively, to find out how your business can become Eco Certified email ecodestinations@ccrc.qld.gov.au or visit cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/ecotourismcertification.
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The bodyguard Michael Bryce continues his friendship with assassin Darius Kincaid as they try to save Darius' wife Sonia.
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Wet Tropic Times | 3 Drivers outraged over El Arish roadworks
MOTORISTS are frustrated after having to deal with the roadworks on the El Arish Range at Smith’s Gap for almost 12 months and are now getting angry with the hold up.
State Member for Hill, Shane Knuth, said it was becoming a joke and that residents needed answers as to what is taking so long.
Mr Knuth said he had constantly been on the back of Transport and Main Roads and then, out of frustration, put a question on notice to the Minister for answers as to the delays last week, and has now been informed that works have recommenced, and that the south bound lane is expected to be reopened by June 29, weather permitting.
“These roadworks at Smiths Gap have been underway for an extraordinarily long period and many times works have come to a complete stop, sometimes for weeks, causing confusion, red light delays, anger, frustration, and dangerous conditions for road users,” Mr Knuth said.
Mr Knuth called on the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey, to take action and is pleased that works have recommenced, but he still wants answers.
“Now is the time for works to be completed before someone is seriously hurt,” he said.
“If this was in the southeast corner you can bet that this would not be an issue.”
Mr Knuth said it had already been reported that there had been accidents at the road works and many people were angry with delays.
“My office has been contacted by a lot of frustrated people, who have at times not seen workers on the ground doing work, even in fine weather, for at least a couple of weeks at a time,” he said.
“If construction started in July 2020, how are the works not already completed?”
The $13.8 million Smith’s Gap project is fully funded by the Australian Government’s Bruce Highway Overtaking Lane Program which includes a new overtaking lane and a new fauna crossing for cassowaries.
Tully Men’s Shed is on the move and needs your help
JILLIAN CABLE
TULLY’S congested Men’s Shed is on the move, having secured a 20-year lease with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council over Tully’s old Scouts’ building. Unable to work with ease, constrained in ensuring full work, health, and safety compliance by the overcrowding, and with a significant quantity of materials and equipment having to be stored privately off-site, the members of Tully’s Men’s Shed are delighted to have secured a much larger space. But it comes at a cost.
The current Men’s Shed was purpose-built nine years’ ago following receipt of a Federal Government Grant after Cyclone Yassi. The move to the former Scouts’ Hall will take place over three to four months and the members have already cleaned their new premises and upgraded the electrical wiring. However, they have a long-list of matters which will require their attention to make the building fit-for-purpose, including, but not limited to, the upgrading to 3-phase power, new flooring (the old needs replacing), gutters, timber storage, shelves, and mezzanine floors. They also hope to fit out the existing shed as a metal workshop. They are seeking support from the community, particularly its tradespeople and businesses, to assist. No donation of time, goods (old or new), or money is too small. Please telephone the President, Bob Long, on 0456 814 330 if you can assist.
Tully’s Men’s Shed is a community-based, nonprofit, non-commercial organisation that is accessible to all men and whose primary activity is the provision of a safe and friendly environment where men are able to work on meaningful projects, allowing them to make friends, learn new skills, feel safe, and maintain good health. Any donation will be tax deductible.
Currently with twenty-five members, the Tully Men’s Shed is actively seeking new members. All men are welcome and those with trade skills that they would be willing to share would be most particularly appreciated. All new members receive a full induction and are trained in machine safety.
All tools and equipment, covering a range of trades, are supplied and there are both wood and metal workshops. The impressive equipment includes wood and metal lathes, planers, thicknessers, compound saws, welders, drill presses, and sanders, to name a few.
Tully’s Men Shed is a member of the Australian Men’s Shed Association (AMSA), which services more than 1200 Men’s Sheds and is recognised as one of Australia’s largest male-based community development organisations. The AMSA is funded by the Federal Department of Health and provides practical support to Men’s Sheds and delivers a wide range of services, aims to improve the health and wellbeing of members, and to reduce the number of men who are at risk from preventable health issues that may emanate from isolation. A major achievement for the Association was the formal recognition by the Federal Government of the role that Men’s Sheds play in addressing social isolation, health, and well-being.
Please feel free to come along during opening times, which are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 8.30am to 12noon and have a look for yourself. The Tully Men’s Shed is currently located at 15 Plumb Street, Tully, behind the Tully Branch of the QCWA. Please do not hesitate to contact the President, Bob Long, on 0456 814 330, should you require any further information.
Cassowary Coast News in Brief
Smoke from Eubenangee Swamp National Park
THE Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service & Partnerships (QPWS&P) will conduct a series of planned burns within Eubenangee Swamp National Park from Thursday 24/06/2021 until 1/07/2021, as part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for parks.
As a result, smoke may be seen in the Eubenangee area.
The aim of this burn is to reduce the volume of forest/ grass fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.
This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for the natural regeneration of endangered wetland communities within Eubenangee Swamp.
Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions.
For more information, please call the Innisfail office of QPWS&P on 42418209.
Unlocking Tully’s Past Exhibit Opening
THE grand opening of an exhibit that will focus and highlight the rich history of Tully. • Date / Time: 24 June 2021- Commences 12pm. • Location: Tully Library • Interview opportunities: Mayor Mark Nolan, Councillor
Millwood.
The results of the recent community survey conducted by the Tully Library indicated the desire for increased access to the Local History collection. This collection is not currently accessible by the public.
In response this project involved the purchase of an interactive display table and two glass display cases to be situated in the heritage-listed area of the Dorothy Jones Library.
The interactive display table will feature a range of local history storylines using images, news stories and documents. For example: history of cattle, timber and banana industries; multi-cultural settlers (Irish, Italian, Greek, Finnish); cyclones; building Kareeya Power Station.
Hinchinbrook News in Brief
Waste Disposal Fees Looking to Rise 2022-2023
WHAT was interesting to note from the State Budget was the absence of a commitment towards extending the annual payments to the Council to offset the cost of kerb side municipal solid waste levies past 2021- 2022. As you may recall, the State Government introduced a waste levy payable by Councils for waste deposited to landfill. The intention of the levy was to send a clear signal to the Queensland community to reduce waste generation and to recycle and reuse more, thus reducing waste to landfill. When the State announced it would introduce this levy in 2018, it made repeated promises that householders would not be left paying a wheelie bin tax as a result of its levy. Household rubbish collected by kerbside was essentially exempted by the agreement of the Government to recompense local authorities for the value of that levy component. With that offset gone, which appears may be the case starting 2022-2023, anyone with a red lidded wheelie bin can expect their cleansing charge to go up a minimum of $85.00 per annum for starters, as local authorities proceed to recoup the levy costs payable to the State. Costings on the increases to gate fees at landfills is yet to be done. It must be remembered that the intent of the waste levy is to reduce the amount of waste going into landfill through an increase in reuse and recycling. The levy, originally calculated at $75.00 per tonne, is only payable on what goes into the landfill. It is quite simple, the more you recycle the less you pay. That is why Council has been concentrating on pushing the recycling message, including the bin auditing activities throughout the Shire of recent. The State waste levy is quite simple to interpret. If you do not separate your waste, be prepared to pay the waste levy tax. For more information on Council’s waste management activities, please visit Council’s website, Waste and Recycling page.
Bruce Highway Deviation
IT is noted in State Budget papers that $200,000 has been allocated by Department of Transport and Main Roads for expenditure in 2021-2022 for the commencement of planning for the alignment and corridor preservation of the Ingham to Cardwell Range deviation program. Stay tuned.
Vandalism
IT is disappointing to report that our beach side amenities and furniture at Forrest Beach suffered extensive damage through vandalism this past Friday night. We need to know who the perpetrators were so that we can seek to recover the significant cost to the ratepayer for the necessary repairs. If you have any information that could assist in identifying the culprits, please let me know. Anonymity is assured.
Single Use Plastics Ban
AS of Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Queensland will be introducing bans on certain single use plastics, including plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, bowls, plates, and polystyrene cups and containers. As many community groups provide takeaway food and drink as part of their community or fundraising activities, this may affect how they operate. As such, they may benefit from information on how to comply with the new bans. To help these groups prepare, the Queensland Government has contracted the Boomerang Alliance to conduct a series of early evening forums across the State to answer questions. Boomerang Alliance will be conducting a forum to be held in Ingham from 5.30pm6.30pm, Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the Noorla Bowls Club. To RSVP, please visit Eventbrite’s website www.eventbrite.com.au/e/ qld-plastic-ban-tour-2021- tickets-156022305917.
Ingham Show Hinchinbrook H2O Stall
THE Council’s Utility Services Department has enhanced customer experience with the launch of the Hinchinbrook H2O Customer Portal, thus empowering customers with more information about their water supply than ever before. Available on various electronic devices, the Customer Portal allows customers to view water use and set up automatic alerts to notify them of high usage or leaks. To assist residents with signing up to the customer portal and registration of their properties, Council staff will be at the Ingham Show on Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25, 2021. Please bring along proof of identity to assist in the property registration process.
Ingham Show Public Holiday Closure
COUNCIL wishes to inform the community that the below facilities will be closed Friday 25 June 2021 and reopening Monday 28 June 2021 due to the Ingham Show Public Holiday. • Lannercost Street Office and Council Depot; • Hinchinbrook Shire Library; • Halifax Sub-Branch Library; • TYTO Regional Art Gallery; and • Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre.
Please be advised that the Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre and Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre will remain open Friday 25 June 2021.
Halifax Transfer Station will be closed Friday 25 June 2021 and usual operating hours will resume Saturday 26 June 2021.
Domestic wheelie bins will continue to be serviced as normal.
For further information or enquiries please contact Council on 4776 4600.
Ingham Show Council Recycling Stall
THE Council and MAMS are once again joining forces in the fight against the contamination of the Shire’s recycling bins by attending this year’s Ingham Show with a mission to engage families to Recycle Right. Become a Recycling Hero by showcasing your skills in both recycling and shooting some hoops. Council and MAMS will be launching the new #DontWasteHinchinbrook app to assist community members to identify what waste to put in which bin.
Tully Lions club
TULLY Lions Club celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday night, June 19, at the Top Pub Function Room.
With sixty people in attendance from all over the state, many memories were shared. We thank everyone who made the effort to come along and help us make the night a wonderful success. Many thanks to our Sponsor Club of Cardwell Lions.
A special Treasurer’s Exemplary Award was presented to Peter Buttsworth. The new executive was inducted by DG Elect, Gay Rebgetz. President Michael Ottone, Secretary Irene Braddick, Treasurer Peter Buttsworth, and Immediate Past President Col Batts
We also had the pleasure to present Michael Ottone with the top Lions Award, a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. The cake was cut by Ed Wickerson, longest serving member of Tully Lions at 48 years, and Bill Clough, Charter Member of Cardwell Lions Club.
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Southern Suburbs/Innisfail Rugby League Reunion,
I wish to advise that the Southern Suburbs/ Innisfail Rugby League Reunion will be going ahead on Saturday, September 18, 2021, with a dinner to be organised with the Innisfail Brothers Leagues club.
Due to many past players of the 1957 to 1975 era that have shown their interest to attend, it is imperative that we know by Saturday, July 17, 2021, who is definitely coming, as you may miss out due to the number for whom we can cater.
Please phone Ron Schilling on 0412456365 or Vlad Polich on 0408783756 and advise them if you will be attending.
Thank you for your co-operation or you will miss out.
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Tully Coast Guard Fundraiser
Rural people are smart people
SARI HYYTINEN
AFTER running at a loss in 2020, it was great to be back out fundraising for the local Coast Guard with around 200 people coming to enjoy the feast presented by the Coast Guard.
Volunteers were glad to have made a profit by hosting the event.
THE most amazing thing about living in a rural area is that by travelling a short distance you can see some spectacular views and you can meet some friendly critters along the way (And a few not so friendly critters).
A lot of our time is spent socialising with our friendship circle in amazing surroundings. Yes, we work, but our lives are not totally focused on our work, or they should not be. We ensure that we take the time to practice good community relations. We understand what the word community really means. This is what ‘living rural’ has a greater capacity to facilitate than living in a city.
The sense of priority in rural areas is different and that is a good thing, not a bad thing.
My Grandad used to travel a lot and he often said he was glad to return to Eden (Cardwell) to his wife, Eve (my grandma’s name was actually Eva). Growing up ‘rural’, you have access to the natural environment in ways that are not available in the city (unless you make a lot of coin).
One of the concerns I often hear is that people who live in cities, people who have limited, to no access to the natural environment, are the people making decisions for the people who live and work in the natural environment every day.
When I did my degree, we knew that theory informs practice, but that they are different, and when you finish your studies and are out working in the field, you will find that you do not use most of the theory in which you have been trained because it does not always work in practice. You will then learn how the theory is adapted to fit into the practical working culture.
I agree that people who live in the city should not make the decisions for people who live in the natural environment as they do not have the practical experience to ensure that their theories actually work and are fit for purpose.
I am sure that everyone the city who has completed a degree and then gone to work in their chosen profession would understand that there is a difference between the theoretical knowledge they learnt and how that was applied to their working environment.
I wonder why they would think that their theoretical “academic” knowledge would work in a rural environment when they have never worked in any practical way to see how the theory applies in an operational way?
Do they believe that the people who work practically on the land are somehow dumber than those who have been trained in theory in a city?
Road rehabilitation for Wongaling Beach Road
CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council will resume road rehabilitation works on Wongaling Beach Road, between Tully-Mission Beach Road and Coolibah Street, recommencing stage one of the project today on the 22 June.
The planned works will involve removing the worn asphalt surface, excavating the existing road layers, importing new road material before construction of a new asphalt surface and installation of line marking.
Asset Sustainability portfolio holder Councillor Barry Barnes said the Council has a focus on continual improvement to our community assets and ensuring community safety.
“Through this upgrade, Wongaling Beach Road will see much improved road conditions for the travelling public, along with new line markings to increase safety.
“The road has been deteriorating over the past years and receiving continuous quick fixes so this project comes at a time when it is most needed,” said Councillor Barnes.
“The project is anticipated to be completed within three stages across four weeks. The project did begin earlier this month, however due to prolonged wet weather it was slightly pushed back. Council wishes to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.”
Council has advised work will generally be carried out between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Saturday and there will be increased heavy vehicle traffic movement in the project area as the site is established and large machinery is brought in to renew the road.
There will be temporary lane closures, with traffic controllers and traffic lights present to assist in managing traffic around the site.
During the works, motorists can expect to see periods of excavation up to half a meter and heavy machinery working close to the travel lane.
Reduced speed limits will apply to keep motorists and construction workers safe. Motorists are urged to obey all roadwork signs and directions for their own safety and the safety of our team.
During construction it is likely that access to properties along Wongaling Beach Road will be affected for short durations. Council’s project team will contact impacted residents and business owners where necessary to discuss specific requirements and make alternative arrangements for parking or access during these times.
This project is fully funded by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.
To be kept informed about this project, please send an email to: shareddeliveryservices@ccrc.qld.gov.au, with the subject line “Add to Wongaling Beach Road mailing list”. Alternatively you can contact Council at 1300 763 903.
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Jean Vallianos awarded Red Cross Life Membership
JILLIAN CABLE
LOCAL Tully identity, Eugenia (Jean) Vallianos was awarded a Life Membership of the Tully Branch of the Red Cross at a morning tea held in her honour at the Red Cross Hall on June 08, 2021.
Jean has been a member of the Red Cross since 1998.
Mrs Wyn Smith AM, Chair of the Red Cross’ Queensland Division Advisory Board, and Mr Garry Page, Director of the Red Cross in Queensland, travelled to Tully from Brisbane, to mark the occasion, in the presence of forty guests. Wyn presented Jean with her Life Membership and Garry read the citation. Congratulations to Jean on this outstanding achievement.
Mrs Jean Vallianos receives her Red Cross Life Membership from Mrs Wyn Smith AM, Chair of the Red Cross’ Queensland Division Advisory Board. Mrs Jean Vallianos, Mrs Wyn Smith AM, and Mr Garry Page, Director of the Red Cross in Queensland.
Captured on film - Migration As Art
FALLON ROOCKE
TO highlight the inspirational and educational work that Australian Artist, Stephen Copland, is doing, Italian filmmaker, Davide Celoria, crafted a film to highlight the uniqueness of his project, ‘Migration As Art’. The film tells the story of Stephen Copland’s development of the ‘Migration As Art’ project and museum in Conzano and was recently screened at the Italian Festival Gala Dinner. The oil on canvas painting ‘Flag’ was exhibited at TYTO gallery along with a collection of historical photographs on the history of cane cutting in the region over previous weeks.
Earlier this year, Mr Celoria, from Vercelli, set out to the hilltop town of Conzano to capture film footage for a short film he was making about the future Migration As Art Museum in Conzano. The film, destined for screening at the annual Italian Festival in Ingham, drew attention to the connected towns on opposite sides of the world. Conzano has been named ‘the land of the Australians’ due to its legacy of migration to North Queensland.
Drone footage from Mr Celoria captured stunning aerial vistas of the verdant patchwork of the agricultural landscape around the hilltop town of Conzano. On the ground, Emanuele Demaria, Mayor of Conzano, spoke of the history of emigration and the pride of hosting the museum there. Artist, Albina Dealessi, shared her enthusiasm and anticipation for the art project, its contextual relevance, and the artistic benefit such a cultural initiative would bring to the town, and to wider audiences.
The success of the Celoria film and Migration As Art project has resulted in an invitation for Copland to present at upcoming Migration conferences in Luxembourg and London this year.
Davide Celoria’s film will be a great historic document for the Hinchinbrook Shire as well as Queensland, to promote the ‘international’ aspects of the region and, specifically, the twin town relationship between Conzano and Ingham. The film will also be shown in the historic Villa Vidua, Conzano. In September, it will be screened in conjunction with the inauguration of the naming of the new ‘Museum Square’ in Conzano. The Migration As Art designated exhibition space will be devoted to showcasing artwork about migration in its many and varied forms created by Australian Artist, Stephen Copland, over a thirty-year period.
As international travel remains uncertain, Meredith and Stephen, who are in Australia, are working with the Commune and friends in Conzano. Initial renovation works commence with the re-roofing of the museum building, then raising funds will continue to develop the Migration As Art Museum.
For enquiries, more information, or potential sponsorship opportunities, please contact Stephen Copland at migrationasartmuseum@gmail.com
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Delivering responsive, respectful, empowering and therapeutic services to Cassowary Coast community members affected by domestic and family violence. Relevant qualification and professional experience essential. Applications close 12 noon, Monday, 31st of May, 2021 For an application pack please email: shanegreenwood@tullysupportcentre.com.au
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Migration as Art: The painting created by Stephen Copland specifically for the Italian Festival was on show with a collection of historical photographs on the history of cane cutting in the region.
Horse and bike collide at this year’s Innisfail & District Show
THE Invitational Horse versus Bike Barrel Race challenge, now in its third year, kicks off in the centre ring right in front of the grandstand at the Innisfail & District Show on Thursday, July 8, at 7.00pm.
It promises to be a fun-filled event for spectators and competitors alike, as it features two separate events, a triangle barrel race and a straight pole race.
Spectators will be on the edge of their seats as they guess which horsepower will take out the winning accolade.
The finale will be exciting when a few competitors swap their trusty steeds in a feature race, just to add a little fun and humour to the event.
This promises to be a real grudge match for those being able ride both in the same night and at a competitive standard.
A horse can give a motorbike a run for its money, with the rider being able to command a horse to change direction and turn much easier and quicker than the relatively complicated procedure of turning a bike.
However, the bike has the definite advantage on the straights, because of their torque and ability to quickly reach a higher top speed.
This event is not to be missed and immediately afterwards is the Stevo Extremo Fire Show and Grinder Girls at 8.00pm, followed by the spectacular fireworks’ display at 8.30pm, so secure your seats early and strap yourselves in for an adrenaline packed time.
Motorcycle riders at the start of the Horse -v- Bike Barrel Race challenge at a previous Innisfail Show. Motorcyclist, Luke Weaver, competing in the invitational Horse -v- Bike Barrel Race at the Innisfail Show.
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Extremo Fire & Grinder Girls show 8.00pm Doyles Family Fun Show – Kids Corner, face painting Horse V Bike (Thursday night 7.00pm)
Teddy Powell Steam Engineer Lego City Display
Bundy Kegs – Cooperage display
Dinosaur Park with Roving Dinosaurs Animal Nursery
Roving Entertainers – Mad Hatters
Radical Reptiles
Custom Car & Motorcycle display – bottom shed
Chainsaw carving
Thursday night Band – Area 13 Friday night band – Mates Rates Fireworks both nights 8.30 pm
Entertainment OFFICE HOURS 10 AM TO 2.30 PM FROM TUESDAY 15th JUNE TO FRIDAY 25TH JUNE OFFICE HOURS 10.00A.M. TO 5.00P.M FROM MONDAY 28th JUNE TO WEDNESDAY 7TH JULY PHONE 40613 051 EMAIL innisfailshow@ gmail.com
INNISFAIL & District & District 8TH & 9TH JULY, 2021 SHOW
Free Buses - Transport
Buses FREE Thursday, 8th July 5-10pm and Friday 9th July 3-10pm (King George Park →Central Markets→KMart→Showgrounds, Half Hourly) Gates open Thursday 8th July 11:00am Friday 9th July 9:00am
CHECK IN AND YOU’RE GOOD TO GO!
We’re using the new Check In Qld app to help keep everyone COVID safe.
Check In Qld is easy to use. All you need to do is: • visit www.covid19.qld.gov.au/ check-in-qld for links to download the app from Google Play or Apple App stores • Fill in your details once when you first open the app • Open the app when you visit us • Scan our QR code or enter the unique pin for this venue Your security is our priority • The Check In Qld app is safe, secure and private. Your details will be stored securely by the Queensland Government for 56 days to assist with contact tracing (if required). • If you don’t have a smartphone or in the event of technology or internet outages, there are other ways we will record your information. • Thank you for supporting our business and doing your bit to keep Queenslanders safe.
Questions? Call 134 COVID (13 42 68) or visit www.covid19. qld.gov.au Available on Google Play and the App Store.
CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES
DOGS......................................................................25th JUNE PHOTOGRAPHY....................................25th JUNE AT 3.00P.M. POULTRY, CAGE BIRDS & PIGEONS...............................1st JULY BEEF CATTLE.........................................5TH JULY AT 5.00P.M. NEEDLEWORK & HANDCRAFT...............5TH JULY AT 5.00P.M. WOODWORK..........................................5TH JULY AT 4.00P.M. DOMESTIC............................................7TH JULY AT 10.00A.M. ORCHIDS ....................................................ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN PAVILION ON 7TH JULY BETWEEN 2.00PM AND 8.00P.M. HORTICULTURE......................ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN PAVILION ON 7TH JULY BETWEEN 5.00P.M. & 9.00P.M. ONLY
ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED THURSDAY
HORSE & RING .............................................................CARDS AVAILABLE IN CENTRE RING ON BOTH DAYS ART..........................................................6TH JULY AT 5.00PM PAPAW...................7TH JULY BETWEEN 5.00P.M. & 8.00P.M. BANANA...................7TH JULY BETWEEN 5.00P.M. & 8.00P.M. SUGARCANE............................................7TH JULY AT 4.00PM
Ingham 2021 RSL Debutante of the Year
TWENTY beautiful Debutantes were presented to the Deputy President of the Herbert River RSL, Ed Slater, and the RSL Ball Committee President, Lynette Croton, on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
Congratulations to the 2021 RSL Debutant of the Year, Paige Sorbello and her partner, Cameron Provians.
The runner-up was Isabella Melara and her partner, Wil Hunter.
Thank you to all involved, especially the volunteers.
Photos credited to Cheryl Larsen
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APPLICATIONS are open for Queensland schools to join the Great Barrier Reef Education Experience Program as part of the Palaszczuk Government’s Economic Recovery Plan.
Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said schools could now apply to receive the reef experience school excursion subsidy.
“This three-year program will turn the Great Barrier Reef into Queensland’s biggest classroom and create new tour opportunities for reef operators from Bundaberg to Cooktown,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“More than 40 registered marine tour operators have already jumped onboard to share their reef knowledge.
“To ensure schools across the State can be part of the program, the Palaszczuk Government will pay up to $150 for each student joining an overnight reef education excursion and $40 for an eligible day excursion.”
Mr Hinchliffe said the program would deliver a unique outdoor learning opportunity for more than 6000 students.
“Not only will the Reef Education Experience boost the next generation’s understanding of Queensland’s greatest living asset, this also supports local jobs and the tourism industry’s economic recovery,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“The Great Barrier Reef program joins the popular Outback Queensland Education Experience Program in offering Queensland students the chance to immerse themselves in our State’s amazing natural history.”
Queensland-based The Busy Group administers the Education Experience Programs.
More information and the school application form are available: www. qldeducationexperiences.org.au
Wet Tropic Times | 11 Students get head start through mentorship program
THE Innisfail State College (ISC) Connect Student Mentoring program has commenced in 2021 allowing students real life industry experience across a number of services within the Council.
Since 2018, the Cassowary Coast Regional Council has been providing ISC students the chance to gain invaluable insights into the professional workplace and have the chance to explore career aspirations, further their self-development and enhance their work readiness skills.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said the Council is open to providing opportunities for youth transitioning into local employment and this year we were able to place students in Libraries, Customer Service and Workshop teams.
“It is such a beneficial opportunity for students who are looking to move into local employment in the coming years to receive strong mentoring from workplace professionals.
“Through the program, students get exposure to various day-to-day tasks as well as solving problems, challenging the students to grow and develop professionally,” said Mayor Nolan.
ISC Head of Junior School and facilitator of the program, Kylie Azzopardi, said students really reap the benefits of this program and the experience they receive often drives them to pursue further work experience or internships.
“This program enables students to explore potential careers and gain industry experience as well as developing skills such as teamwork and problem solving through one-on-one mentoring. Their chosen mentors are wonderful role models.
“The feedback I receive from students is how varied the work is from week to week. Students are excited to attend the program,” Mrs Azzopardi said.
The Cassowary Coast Regional Council also collaborates with other local schools to support youth development through work experience opportunities.
For further information please contact us on 1300 763 903 or email at enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au.
Hinchinbrook Waste Mobile App
REMEMBERING to take the bin out has never been easier. Council is excited to announce the official launch of the #dontwastehinchinbrook app.
The new app developed by the MAMS Group in partnership with the Hinchinbrook Shire Council can take the hassle out of putting your bin out.
The #dontwastehinchinbrook app allows residents to enter their residential address and receive information on domestic wheelie bin collection for their area.
The app has features such as reminders for the next collection and provides waste sorting tips.
‘This is a marvellous way to ensure residents put their bin out on the correct day to ensure timely collection,’ said Cr Lancini.
‘Residents can also submit forms for damaged bins, stolen bins, missed services, bin issues or general enquiries. Put simply, the app takes the hassle out of remembering what goes in what bin, and helps service our region with plenty of information about waste,’ said Louise Lannen, Business Manager of the MAMS group.
The app is extremely user friendly and Council encourages residents to download the #dontwastehinchinbrook app via the Apple Store or Google Play.
MAMS Group has fully funded the #dontwastehinchinbrook app in partnership with Council.
For further information or enquiries please contact Council’s Waste and Compliance Coordinator, Veronica Aster on 4776 4600.
ISC Head of Junior School Kylie Azzopardi, Supervisor of Mechanical Trades Workshop Luke Crook, Year 9 Student Jayden Wahlin and Senior Diesel Fitter Ian Hodgson in the Workshop
