Wet Tropic Times, 2022, August 19, Newspaper Edition

TimesWETTROPIC Friday, August 19, 2022 $2 Local People - Local News PAGE 9 PAGE 6 PAGEINSIDE10 LIFEGROWINGCANEINCITYIMMERSINGBEACH?MISSIONFROMVIGNALEKNOWANYONEDOESPTEXTMESSAGESAND-DOTHEYENRIGHOURLANGUAGEORDENIGRATEIT?FOLKTHE Five days of roaring fun at this year’s Tropical Art Deco Festival 1920s attire is all the rage for this year’s Tropical Art Deco Festival next month. Bruce Highway, TULLY Phone: 4043 9900 Email: sales@islandcoastford.com.au All New Ranger in Stock Now

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TULLY Craft Group has been at it again! Very dynamic as always. An 85-year-old member has crafted a lot of teddies and toys to go to the needy and many toiletry bags to go to the Domestic Violence Groups. Each week on a Thursday morning, we meet at the Tully Uniting Church from 9 am to noon, chatting, laughing, talking crafts and everything possible. The experts in the Group show beginners how to do any and every craft imaginable. Please join us if you enjoy meeting lovely ladies and want to learn anyAllcraft.are welcome and made feel part of the Group straight away. Our joy is in creating and giving. If you have that need, please come along. We would love to have more members already. Our numbers are around 25, but not all can come every week, although some hardy faithfuls do just that! The toys and bags were made by an 85-year-old Member.

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Leviticus 26:1 NIV I encourage you all to remove these objects from your homes. Also, any jewellery that you may be wearing. (Amethyst necklaces) are very common. In your time, come before the Lord and repent.

“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:9-10

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2 | Wet Tropic Times Friday, August 19, 2022COMMUNITY Regional Rainfall Report REGION INGHAM CARDWELL TULLY INNISFAIL BABINDA Last 7 Days mm 1mm 2.2mm 8mm 8.8mm - mm MTD mm 4mm 2.2mm 37mm 28.4mm 15.2mm YTD 1285mm 1389.2mm 2866.3mm 2799.4mm 3468mm Managing Editor/ Director Sari wettropictimes.com.aumanagement@Russo Advertising @wettropictimes.com.auads Production Clare wettropictimes.com.audesigns@Watson AdministrationReception/ Katriina Hyytinen wettropictimes.com.auinfo@ Tomorrow - Saturday Ingham Sunny 12 - 28 Cardwell Sunny 14 - 27 Tully Sunny 13 - 27 Mission Beach Sunny 16 - 25 Innisfail Partly cloudy 15 - 27 Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham Partly cloudy 14 - 26 Cardwell Mostly sunny 15 - 25 Tully Partly cloudy 14 - 25 Mission Beach Partly cloudy 17 - 24 Innisfail Partly cloudy 18 - 25 OUR DETAILS Office: 22 Lannercost Street Ingham, QLD 4850 Phone: (07) 4068 0088 Website: wettropictimes.com.au Email: wettropictimes.com.auinfo@ Mail: PO Box 1100 Tully QLD 4854 OUR WEATHERTEAM

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Idolatry WHEN you think of idolatry, what does your mindIdolatrythink?means: extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or someone. Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the Lord your God. Leviticus 19:4 NIV You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the Lord your God. Exodus 20:3-5 NIV I believe that anything I put before my God is anWhereidol. have you been putting your time lately? Into sports, watching TV, your hobby. While it's healthy to have these things in life, we should not let them prevent us from spending time with God. For example, If you can watch TV for 2 hours but can't find 10 minutes to communicate with God, then you have made TV your idol. Regarding crystals and stones, Occultists believe that human beings, and the world in which we live, are charged by invisible mystical energies. They believe these energies can be focused and directed by 'sacred stones', such as crystals and other talismans, to induce physical healing and spiritual enlightenment. In addition to involvement with crystal power, occultism is associated with many mystical practices: astrology, numerology, divination, tarot cards, psychic healing, mediumship, spirit channelling, Eastern religions, ritual magic and sorcery. All of which are demonic. Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, and do not place a carved stone in your land to bow down before it. I am the Lord your God.

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Five days of roaring fun at this year’s Tropical Art Deco Festival

During the festival, a visit to the Innisfail Historical Society Museum in Edith Street’s Canecutter Court between 10.00 am and 2.00 pm for a closer look at Innisfail’s history. There is something for all tastes, with five days of Art Deco fashion, fun and music, featuring a mix of free and ticketed events. This event is right on your doorstep, so do not miss out and book now. For a copy of the events program and information on how to book for ticketed events, visit the new Innisfail Historical Society website at www.innisfailhistory.com. au/about-6. Information is also available on the Tropical Art Deco and Innisfail Historical Society Facebook pages and the Council website.

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The festival kicks off on Wednesday, September 14, with the Innisfail Historical Society’s Cemetery Walk at the Innisfail cemetery.

Over the next four days, other events include selfguided Art Deco town walks; Shire Hall guided tour, Gangsters and Gals Basket Cabaret, Champagne Mystery Movie, Paronella Park tours, Lions Club of Innisfail Lioness Markets, Speakeasy Party Cruises, jazz music in Edith Street and the fabulous Fashion Parade at the Con Theatre. “This year, we have added a guided tour celebrating our Art Deco Heritage and local history, with a bus tour on Thursday, September 15, from Innisfail to Cardwell. This will be a wonderful day out for visitors and locals alike,” said festival convenor Kerry Linton.

THE second Tropical Art Deco Festival, hosted by the Innisfail and District Historical Society, will take place in September.Sincesecuring a Cassowary Coast Regional Council Major Event grant, it has been a busy time for the organising committee, made up of Historical Society members and representatives of groups who will host events as part of the five-day festival.

The festival concludes with the Vintage Market at the Shire Hall on Sunday, September 18, with free entry, refreshments and entertainment on the verandah from 9.00 am - 3.00 pm. An Antiques Roadshow style valuation for vintage goods is available on the day for a gold coin donation. Patrons can bring along their family heirlooms and have them valued by antiques expert Nick Watling. Most events encourage people to wear an Art Deco style fancy dress to celebrate the town’s Art Deco heritage, and stunning architecture, which came about after the 1918 cyclone destroyed the town. “Dressing up is optional of course,” Ms Linton said, “However we would love to see people get into the spirit of the event, wearing the fashions of the era as possible. There will also be great 1920s music to help patrons get in the mood.”

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THE 2022 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards nominations are now open, and tickets are available.TheAwards have been established to recognise and foster excellence within Townsville North Queensland’s tourism industry. The awards allow the industry to recognise the people, places, organisations and events that have gone above and beyond to offer superior tourism experiences for visitors to the region. Nominating is simple and takes less than five minutes.Whynot nominate your business or an individual that showcase the breadth of tourism experiences in our own backyard.

“You want a track that lets the smaller kids, who are just starting out, learn and explore the skills safely, but you also want a track for the more experienced riders to come back time and again and try new tricks.

First 5 Forever is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with Council.

• Nominations close Monday, August 22, 2022; • People’s Choice Awards close Tuesday, September 27, 2022; and • Award Ceremony and Gala Event – Friday, October 14,For2022.further information, please visit Townsville Enterprise website, 2022 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards page https://bit.ly/3C6INPg.

Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland IN case you missed the memo, this year the May and August rounds were combined to make way for the $100,000 Disaster Recovery Round.

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On your bike! - there is a new pump track in Babinda

THE newly completed pump track in Bill Wakeham Park, Babinda featuring 300-metres of bends, jumps, and bumps is already proving a huge hit.

The next round, round 115, will open in September 2022 and close at midnight on 31 October 2022. For the most up to date information about round openings and announcements, please visit the Gambling Community Benefit Fund Queensland Facebook page.

Condolences to the Ladner Family COUNCIL wishes to pass on condolences and thoughts to the Ladner family for the loss of local icon, Mr Doug Ladner. The Hinchinbrook community will not be the same as a result of his passing. As an active member of the Hinchinbrook SES up until his retirement, Mr Ladner had received a number of awards including Citizen of the Year 1999, Queensland Flood and Cyclone Citation 2010-2011, Meritorious Clasp and National Clasp, both after 35 years of service, and the State Emergency Services 40 years of Service Award in 2018. Mr Ladner was always passionate about giving back to the community and encouraged residents to do their part and make a difference to help others when they needed it the most.

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Date: Thursday, August 18, 2022 Time: 7.30am to 9.00am Where: Rotary Park Stage Come along for a chat and catch up, BYO coffee cup.For further information, please visit the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce Industry and Tourism Facebook page.

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Acknowledgement and validation of children’s feelings builds connection, restores calm, and helps children feel heard and understood. Choosing stories to share with your children that explore complex feelings such as ‘The Colour Monster’ by Anna Llenas or ‘I Am Horton’ by Cynthia Schumerth are a great way to model these emotions.

Stoters Hill Waste Transfer Station offers the community a full range of reuse and recycle services to maximise the diversion of materials from landfill.

The site also has a dedicated community drop-off area to safely accept materials that are not recyclable or Itrecoverable.alsohasa reuse shop with a range of quality, second-hand household items recovered from site.

The community is welcome to visit but must abide by the following site entry conditions for all Cassowary Coast Waste Transfer Stations: - Wear suitable enclosed footwear. No bare feet, thongs, or sandals

• Stage One – Small businesses can register interest in the grant program by completing a simple online form until midnight August 19, 2022; and

• Stage Two – A number of businesses will be selected through a ballot process and invited to complete a full application. All valid registrations of interest will have an equal opportunity of being selected. Businesses invited to complete an application will have two weeks to submit. A key eligibility criterion for this grant is the business must have a turnover of between $300,000 (minimum) and $600,000 (maximum) in the last financial year (2021–22).Forfurther information or to register, please visit https://bit.ly/3dv4Gxt.

First 5 Forever Tips SOMETIMES there is nothing better than knowing that someone understands or empathises with you when you are having a difficult time. The same goes for children. It can be frustrating trying to learn or do something when you are just building language and fine motor skills.

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- Compliance with signage and requests of site staff is always mandatory

- Children must always be supervised - No smoking on site - Animals must always remain in vehicles For more information regarding Waste Transfer Stations on the Cassowary Coast please visit www.

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Cassowary Coast Regional Council has seven Waste Transfer Stations - Stoters Hill (Innisfail), Tully, Bells Creek (El Arish), Cardwell, Murray Upper, Hull Heads and Mission Beach. As of Monday, August 15, 2022, Stoters Hill Waste Transfer Station, west of Innisfail will commence extended operating hours at the facility.

The $130,000 project adds to the appeal of Bill Wakeham Park and is close to other facilities, including a basketball court, skate park, amenities, and plenty of wide-open space for free play.

The new operating hours at the transfer station will be 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The facility’s weekend hours for Saturday and Sunday will continue to operate 9:00am to 4:00pm. The extension of hours will better align with the needs of the local community, business, and patrons.

Key dates are as follows:

The Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) Survey

Round Two Now Open SMALL businesses seeking to improve their productivity and efficiency are encouraged to apply for a Business Boost Grant of up to $15,000. Previous Business Boost Grant recipients used the funding to introduce online booking systems, redevelop their website, develop a customised workplace health and safety system, and train their staff. Businesses will need to co-contribute at least 30% of the total cost of their proposed project with grant funding paid following successful completion of the project.Toapply for grant funding, a new two-stage application process has been introduced:

“There has been a call from families in Babinda for a facility like this, which provides children with the chance to be active in a fun and comfortable environment,” Cr Moller“Thesaid.new track provides a circuit with a range of jumps, slopes and curves that will challenge little kids and big kids who are young at heart.

Extended operating hours for Stoters Hill Waste Transfer Station WASTE Transfer Stations provide the community with a location to recycle and dispose of their waste items.

These Connect mornings will be held every third Thursday of each month.

2022 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards

THE AGRC at the Australian Institute of Family Studies is conducting a research study about gambling trends in Australia.Theaimof the study is to monitor trends in gambling participation and impacts on health and wellbeing. The AGRC is seeking people who gamble on landbased poker machines to complete a confidential online survey during August 2022. For this time, participants will be offered to enter into a draw to win one of five $200 gift vouchers, provided by ForAGRC.further information or to complete the survey, please visit https://bit.ly/3dkjlLC.

Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller said, with a huge increase in bike sales and cycling activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the new pump track would be put to beneficial use.

Wet Tropic Times | 5Friday, August 19, 2022 COMMUNITY GURRINY YEALAMUCKA HEALTH SERVICES ABORIGINAL CORPORATION YARRABAH Community leaders are fed up with the behaviour of a small number of community members and universally declare, “Enough is Enough”. Led by Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council Mayor, Ross Andrews, Yarrabah community leaders gathered today to lend their collective voice, appealing for community members to take a stand against the escalating youth crime issues here in Yarrabah and across far north“EnoughQueensland.isenough, the community is sick and tired of the behaviour of a small number of community members, along with an apparent lack of supervision and responsibility from some parents. “We are not talking about hundreds of kids creating issues, it’s less than a dozen who are running riot, and we need their parents as well as the youth justice system to take responsibility, and help to bring these kids under control, he said. The recent figures for joyriding paint a grim picture. The number of joyriders has almost tripled in the past few years, creating a feeling of anger and despair within the Yarrabah community.

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“It’s got to stop before we have a repeat of the tragic circumstances of a few years ago in our region. “The consequences for these young offenders do not discourage them. What we need is the government, community, families and justice system to work together to fix this. “There does not appear to be sufficient deterrents in place, so we have some of our youth running riot. Service providers and Queensland Police Services in the Yarrabah Community try their utmost best, but the disengagement is quite challenging.”GurrinyYealamucka Health Services chief executive, Suzanne Andrews sees the car theft issue as part of wider issues in Yarrabah.“Thesolution is not just a simple one of punishment for crimes committed. We need to address many of the social issues that contribute to this problem. We have to treat and address the causes and not just the symptoms. “Over crowding along with unemployment and economic disadvantage all contribute to this problem.“What we do need is greater accountability and responsibility along with a willingness from governments to address many of the social determinants that contribute to the rising crime rates here,” she said. offenders in Yarrabah. The program is run by Gindaja Treatment and Healing in Yarrabah in association with YETI (Youth Empowered Towards Independence) based in Cairns. Ailsa Lively, chief executive office with Gindaja Treatment and Healing is seeing and experiencing the frustration of parents and the Yarrabah community on a daily basis. “We applied for funding for a second support officer but unfortunately it was knocked back. “The Youth Bail Support Officers are a vital cog in this issue. We need to work with the youth offenders, designing plans that address their issues and reducing the instances of them reoffending. The support of government is critical here,” Ms Lively said. Mayor Ross Andrews called upon the wider far north Queensland community not to judge Yarrabah by the actions of a handful of the community, but instead join with his community leaders and petition for changes to the Youth Justice Act as well as greater accountability from parents of the offending youth. Mayor Andrews has been advocating for a few years now the introduction of the Families Responsibility Commission (FRC) to workshop its intent as an intervention and prevention program to complement service delivery and to restore personal responsibility and greater accountability back into the community against youth crime

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Yarrabah elders and mayor 8:00am 3:00pm Two trees per Cassowary Coast resident I n n i s f a i l C o u n c i l N u r s e r y S u n d o w n a n d C a m p b e l l S t r e e t , I n n i s f a i l T u l l y C o u n c i l N u r s e r y B e s i d e D e p o t A n d e r s o n S t r e e t , T u l l y Trees will be available from nurseries on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 August and; Thursday 25 and Friday 26 August

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THE organisers of the Cardwell UFO Festival would like to thank everyone for coming to the festival. They would like to hear from you so, before you all fly away please provide them your feedback. Your feedback will help them as they start their planning for the 2023 Cardwell UFO Festival. Please provide your feedback to go into the draw to WIN a $100 VISA card. UFO Festival 2022 Silkwood State schools Honour Board Awards

Re: Open Letter: No Helicopters Here in Mission Beach WE wish to support the proposal. And encourage Mr Cronin to relocate his helicopter business away from Mission Beach. Mr Cronin is a decent man and deserves to be successful too. with thanks, Penelope Goward and Neil Clarke Djiru SouthCountryMission Beach Does anyone know P Vignale from Mission Beach?

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN THE Bible talks a lot about our heart’s condition regarding our relationship with Christ. It is very much about our heart’s condition and not the way we think that matters to God.

NEWS of the passing of Mr Doug Ladner has saddened residents of the Shire, as we remember Doug’s commitment and service to the community. As an active member of the Hinchinbrook SES up until his retirement, Mr Ladner had received several awards including Citizen of the Year 1999, Queensland Flood and Cyclone and Citation 2010-2011, Meritorious Clasp and National Clasp, both after 35 years of service, and the State Emergency Services 40 years of Service Award in 2018. “Mr Ladner was always passionate about giving back to the community and encouraged residents to do their part and make a difference to help others when they needed it the most” said Mayor Ramon Jayo. Council wishes to pass on our condolences and thoughts to the Ladner family at this time. The Hinchinbrook community will not be the same. Mr Doug Ladner receiving his State Emergency Services 40 years of Service Award in 2018

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I am now spending my prayer time asking the Lord to create in me a clean heart as I want to be worthy in his eyes, not worldly eyes. ‘Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right and steadfast spirit within me.’

Psalms 51:10 AMP I want to see God when I leave this earth, and the only way this can happen is through being in a right relationship with him. This is not about what I do but about my heart’s condition and my love for God.‘Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will seeMatthewGod.’

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‘There is a way which seems right to a man and appears straight before him, But its end is the way of death.’Proverbs 14:12 AMP I often make a mistake in my walk with Christ of taking things to a logical place and not really understanding that the hurts in my heart were affecting the outcome. No matter how rational I was trying to be, I just wasn’t getting any peace.

I, David, am in the process of writing a book on Queensland Maritime History and would like to include a photograph taken by P Vignale at Mission Beach back in 1964. The image is off American adventurer William Willis arriving at Mission Beach on his raft Age Unlimited on September 9, 1964, after sailing across the Pacific. The image is in the John Oxley Library collection but is still under copyright held by the photographer. So far, I have been unable to locate P Vignale to obtain permission to use this photograph. My search has included the John Oxley Library, google, linkedIn and white pages but I have been unable to locate P Vignale by these means. If you or anyone you may know have any knowledge of P Vignale I would be very glad to hear from you so that he can get in touch with him/her. Yours sincerely, David IfTaigumJonesyouknowP Vignale, can you please email editor@ wettropictimes.com.au and we will pass on your details to David Jones.

Passing of a Hinchinbrook Stalwart Marks Tragic Loss for the Community

Dr Catton said a number of possible solutions had been floated throughout northern GPs, including a double or tripling of the rural incentive payment.

This week Mission Arts Theatre Ensemble were rehearsing for their new children’s show, “Princess Shelley and the Wicked Witch of the Wild Water.” This is an ambitious project for the little group. Not only are they moving between three venues in three nights to make sure that as many children in the area can see the show as possible, they have taken on a huge task with the set, lights, music and large cast.

Don said families who come along will enter the enchanting world of Princess Shelley and watch her battle with the Wicked Witch of the Wild Water. “You’ll see castles, kings, queens, princes and princesses, witches and silly dolphins in this tale of hope, friendship and love”.

Mr Katter said he has also asked the Minister to reverse the decision to water down the region's ability to attract doctors but conceded it was unlikely to be overturned. "Half my term in office was spent fighting for a North Queensland medical school, which we got at James Cook University (JCU)," he said. "Our kids previously went to Brisbane's University of Queensland, and they never came home. Townsville's JCU has been turning out over 200 Doctors a year now for 15 years, and yet our doctor shortages are higher now - even though, in theory, we've trained 3000 extra doctors locally. "Two of the doctors in my electorate, Grant Manypeney from Mareeba and Rod Catton from Innisfail, are working into their 70s. They are still working because they don't want to let their communities down. "Medical graduates should be made to complete two years' service in country areas, and the Federal Government should pay doctors serving in rural and regional areas an extra $80,000 a year to retain them.

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Artistic Director, Don Sanderson, said “We must be nuts to try to pack up after each show and then set up the next day in a totally new setting.” The group’s first show is at the Mission Beach State School on Friday 26. Then they move to the Performing Arts Studio at the Tully High School Saturday 27 and then onto the Con Theatre in Innisfail for a matinee performance on the Sunday.

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"It will not be a great cost to the taxpayer. People are in pain waiting for doctors. People are dying waiting for doctors and the answers are there right now," he said. Deloitte issued a General Practitioner workforce report earlier this year, which said the nation was facing a doctor drought of up to 9,000 doctors by 2030. Innisfail local, Dr Rod Catton, who has been fighting the issue for nearly two years now and travelled to Canberra to make representations to the former Minister for Health, said the Government had very little control in solving the problem, and the only solution left was financial incentives.

"It has to be carrot or stick, and I don't think there is any stick left in our society, however you look at it. Most have been tried and tossed out," Dr Catton said. "The Government needs to cook up some new carrots and we need to know from them, what are the incentives they are offering to attract doctors to the regions?"

Mr Katter intends to make submissions to the Minster for Health over the coming weeks in anticipation of a meeting at the September sitting.

DOCTOR shortages in regional and remote GPs may be a thing of the past if a decent federally funded incentive program is offered, luring them to country areas, Kennedy MP, Bob Katter, has said. Mr Katter, who has been in state and federal politics for nearly 50 years, said the fight to maintain an adequate health workforce in North Queensland had been a constant battle. Mr Katter said he feared that the Federal Government's recent expansion of the distribution priority area (DPA) would lead to an immediate exodus of doctors out of rural and remote areas. The new government's changes see all GP catchments in Modified Monash Model 2 (MM 2) areas automatically gain DPA status with immediate effect. It means places like Sunshine Coast can compete for medical staff from the same pool that very remote parts of the country like Cloncurry tap into. These inclusions in priority status also enable them to recruit from an expanded pool of doctors, including Overseas Trained Doctors (OTD). In a Question with Notice submitted to the Minister for Health, Mark Butler, Mr Katter asked, "Is the Minster aware that recent changes to the scheme has allowed areas such as Canberra, Hobart and the Sunshine Coast to be classified as 'regional', and therefore are now eligible for OTDs that were formally destined for genuinely rural areas?"

Health Dept DPA expansion leaves carrots the last resort for rural GPs

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Smith, Officer Commanding 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR) during the battle of Long Tan in the Vietnam War.

“At that time in Australia there was growing opposition for the war, and so upon their return our Vietnam veterans did not always receive the acknowledgement they were due. Today they form the backbone of our veteran community.”

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said the Vietnam War was era-defining, and the longest conflict Australia was involved in during the 20th century. “The some 60,000 Australians who served in Vietnam deserve our utmost gratitude and respect; 521 gave their lives in the conflict and over 3,000 were wounded,” Minister Keogh said. “Around fifteen thousand of them were conscripts through the National Service Scheme.

The world-leading Open Arms Veterans & Families Counselling service was established by Vietnam veterans 40 years ago, when it was known as Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service, and has grown into Australia’s only dedicated, military aware mental health support service today.

Vietnam Veterans’ Day is held on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, the costliest single encounter fought by Australian troops during theThewar.Battle of Long Tan was one of many actions, large and small in which Australians fought in Vietnam.Onthis day we remember all those who served and sacrificed and thank you for your continued contribution to the community. The Long Tan Bursary was also established thanks to the support of VietnamTheseveterans.special bursaries are available to children and grandchildren of Australian veterans who served in the Vietnam War to help students complete post-secondary education. There are 37 bursaries available, each worth up to $12,000 over three years of continuous full-time study.“Iencourage all eligible students to apply for a Long Tan Bursary, as we pay tribute to the brave men and women who served during the Vietnam War,” Minister Keogh said. In 2023, the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War will be recognised with a commemorative program including a commemorative service at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial, at Anzac Parade in Canberra. To learn more about Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, visit the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Anzac Portal. For more information on the Long Tan Bursary, please visit the DVA website.

Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/.

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1 packet taco shells 1 cup cheddar cheese, reduced fat, grated 1 cup sour cream, reduced fat Salsa: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 eggplant, cut into small cubes 1 red capsicum, diced 1 red chilli, finely diced ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped 400g can crushed tomatoes Method PLACE lamb into a slow cooker on low heat, sprinkle rosemary, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, turmeric and pepper over lamb. ADD 1 cm of water to slow cooker, place lid on and cook for 8 HEAThours.oilin medium saucepan over medium heat and cook onion and garlic for 2 minutes. ADD eggplant, capsicum, chilli, cumin and coriander and cook for 6-8 minutes, until eggplant starts to soften. ADD tomatoes and gently simmer for 30 minutes. REMOVE lamb from slow cooker and gently pull apart then place on a serving dish. SERVE lamb with tacos, salsa, cheese and reduced-fat sour Recipecream.courtesy of the Country Kitchens team Lamb Tacos and Eggplant Salsa

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Empowering women through education and health is a priority for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA). The QCWA Country Kitchens program, funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland, supports Queenslanders to adopt healthier lifestyles. To find out more about the program visit https://qcwacountrykitchens.com.au/.

MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS AND MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL YESTERDAY, on Vietnam Veterans’ Day, Australia pauses to recognise the men and women who served in the Vietnam War, 60 years after the first Australian defence personnel were sent to South Vietnam.

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Dr Strambi says young people have always been innovators when it comes to new words and expressions in our language, combining words learned from their parents with new phrases to create frequently used idioms.“Ironically, once new expressions enter everyday language and become common, they lose their novelty and appeal for young people who then create new words and phrases to differentiate their identity and social group. The same trend can be seen with social media channels such as Facebook, created in 2004 by university students. Once their parents started using it, young people moved on.”

From an original limit of 160 characters, messages are now media-rich (including emojis, photos, videos and GIFs), can be sent by various channels, and have morphed from private social exchanges to useful communication tools for governments and businesses. “Where once they were purely social channels, SMS is now also used to send ‘pushed notifications’ such as reminders of payment dates, weather alerts, appointments and critical health messages,” Dr Strambi says. “Text messaging has changed the way we communicate and while deep concerns have been expressed about how detrimental textspeak is to literacy and grammar, there is no real evidence to suggest that is the case. “Despite the concerns often expressed by language purists, nearly three decades of electronic communication have demonstrated that speakers learn to switch confidently and accurately between formal and informal language. It has even been suggested that text messaging may in fact enrich literacy, rather than hinder it.”

Single-use plastic fresh produce bags, also known as barrier bags, will be removed from all 12 stores across the ACT from September 14. During the trial, customers will be encouraged to bring reusable bags to help them complete their shopping, or reusable mesh fresh produce bags will be available for customers to buy instore.Coles Chief Operations and Sustainability Officer Matt Swindells said the initiative is expected to reduce about 11 tonnes of plastic each year. “Under our Together to Zero waste ambition, we are always looking for ways to reduce reliance on unnecessary and problematic single-use plastics packaging and provide sustainable solutions to our customers,” he said. “This will be the first time a major Australian supermarket will trial a completely reusable method of helping customers purchase their fresh fruit and veggies.“Wewill be looking closely at how our ACT customers respond. These insights will inform our consideration for potentially rolling this out to our customers nationally.” To further reduce plastic in stores, Coles recently rolled out fresh produce bags made with 50% recycled plastic across the country. The bags can be returned to REDcycle bins at any Coles supermarket to be recycled. The plastic barrier bags will continue to be used in delis and in Coles Online orders, and paper bags will still be available in the fresh produce section for customers to pack their mushrooms. The move follows Coles’ recent introduction of the Marine Reusable Shopping Bags made with 80% recycled plastic, including 20% marine waste collected from coastlines, beaches and waterways.Colesis also striving to become Australia’s most sustainable supermarket by reducing unnecessary plastics in its Brand products. Earlier this year, Coles removed plastic scoops from Coles Tropical Paradise and Coles Ultra Original and Sensitive laundry powders, saving three tonnes of plastic in a single year[1]. For more information on how Coles is working Together to Zero waste, visit coles.com.au

Text messages and – do they enrich our language or denigrate it?

Coles Removes Single-Use Plastic Fresh Produce Bags in Australian-First Trial

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Reusable bag special offer for ACT customers ahead of the trial COLES GROUP

In the book Exploring Language in Global Contexts, UniSA linguist Dr Antonella Strambi and Flinders University lecturer Dr Olga Sanchez Castro devote a chapter to addressing the impact of technology on language, citing more efficient communication and the role that young people have played in driving this change.

It’s almost 30 years since the first text message was sent by 22-year-old UK software programmer Neil Papworth on 3 December 1992, wishing his colleague ‘Merry Christmas.’

The only constant about language is that it changes, Dr Strambi says. “There is evidence to show that language is becoming more informal and more efficient – both influenced by technology – and text messaging has led that transformation. It is an asset, not an issue.”

Every day, nearly 20 billion text messages are sent worldwide, with more than 3000 emojis to choose from. Short message services (aka SMS) are the single most used feature on a smartphone, but have they denigrated or improved our language?

A new book co-authored by a University of South Australia academic gives an insight into how text messaging – celebrating its 30th birthday this year –has been driven by technology and young people.

COLES will remove single-use plastic fresh produce bags in ACT supermarkets from next month in a trial that will encourage customers to bring in reusable options for their fruit and veggies.From August 31 until September 13, ACT customers who spend $5 in store on fruit and veggies will receive a free 3-pack of reusable mesh fresh produce bags – made with 90% recycled materials – in preparation for single-use plastic bags being removed from stores.

Mr Marino said he enjoyed the stability and diversity that came with working at Wilmar Sugar, which enabled him to make some great friends over the past four“It’sdecades.thepeople that make the mill,” he said.“I have stayed with the company for over 40 years. Not many people get the opportunity to work somewhere for so long.”Mr Marino and his wife Lorraine are in the process of moving to Townsville to be closer to their children, and their first grandchild, who was born this month (August).MrPage, who has taken over from Mr Marino, has a background as a Logistics Officer at Tully Sugar Mill. “It’s been a good and fun challenge to take on this role,” Mr Page said. “I spent five weeks working closely with Tony as we transitioned over, which has been a great start to the job, and I am at the point now where everything is really starting to click. “I’m looking forward to working closely with the Cane Supply team, local growers and harvesting contractors to get the 2022 sugarcane crop off the ground.”

TULLY SUGAR CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 11 ENDED 12/8/22 Tonnes Cane Crushed 101,438 1,019,466 Tonnes Cane Crushed per hour 709 683 C.C.S. 13.14 12.32 Crop estimate for season 2,900,000 BALANCE TO CRUSH 1,880,534 2022 to dateWeek HERBERT REGION CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 9 ENDED 13/8/2022 Tonnes Cane Crushed 209,165 1,404,447 binAverageweight 6.7T 8.6T C.C.S. 12.02 11.62 Crop estimate for season 4,700,000 BALANCE TO CRUSH 3,295,553 2022 to dateWeek SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 8 ENDED 14/8/2022 Tonnes Cane Crushed 73,074 467,942 CrushedPercentage 31.60% C.C.S. 11.77 11.31 Crop estimate for season 1,480,000 BALANCE TO CRUSH 1,012,058 2022 to dateWeek OWEN MENKENS, CANEGROWERS CHAIRMAN ADVOCATING on behalf of Queensland’s sugarcane farming families and the communities they support is at the very heart of what CANEGROWERS does as an organisation.Weatherit’s pounding the halls of power or more general community engagement, it’s our job to tell the powerful and positive stories of our industry’s past, present and future. Rarely do we get an opportunity to engage one-on-one with government decision-makers and the general public simultaneously.That’swhy this year’s Ekka Show week in Brisbane was such a resounding success for the industry. For the first time ever, CANEGROWERS came together with other industry stakeholders to operate a stand in the Ekka’s agricultural hall where city folk, most of whom had little or no understanding of the sugar industry, could come along and discover what it is we do. Over the course the week, thousands of people flocked to the sugar stand to gain a new and better understanding of theInindustry.fact,according to Ekka organisers, the sugar stand was one of the biggest attractions in the agricultural hall this year.This was largely due to the use of virtual reality headsets, which took visitors on an immersive journey through the production process, from planting to packaging. It was incredible to witness firsthand the joy and amazement expressed by men, women and children of all ages as they were immersed in the life of a cane farmer, harvest operator and mill worker. But it wasn’t only the general public who gained a valuable insight into the importance of the industry and the pivotal role we could one day play in the success of Queensland’s bioeconomy.

Pictured at Wilmar Sugar’s Proserpine Mill are retiring Cane Supply Manager Tony Marino (left) with Jed Page, who is stepping into the Cane Supply Manager role.

AFTER four decades in the sugar milling industry, Proserpine Cane Supply Manager Tony Marino is heading into a well-deserved retirement. He has passed the torch on to Jed Page, who made the move south from Tully to become the new Cane Supply Manager for Wilmar Sugar’s Proserpine Mill.Mr Marino has worked across seven Queensland sugar mills since starting his career as a Graduate Cane Inspector in 1981.“Atthe time, CSR was recruiting university graduates and I had just finished a Bachelor of Business in Rural Management at Gatton. Because of the demand for cane inspectors, I was able to gain valuable experience and move up the ranks fairly quickly,” he said. “I first started at CSR’s Goondi Mill near Innisfail, which included a brief period at Hambledon Mill just outside Cairns, not far from where I spent my childhood on the family farm. Both of those mills have since shut down. “Over the years, I’ve worked in all of Wilmar Sugar’s milling regions, Townsville head office, and most of its mills. I’ve spent time at Victoria and Macknade mills in the Herbert, Invicta in the Burdekin, Plane Creek Mill at Sarina and more recently Proserpine Mill.” The latter part of Mr Marino’s career was spent in Cane Supply Manager roles – nine years at Plane Creek Mill and the last five years at Proserpine Mill.

Sweet legacy for sugar industry veteran

Federal Agriculture Minister Murray Watt, Queensland Agriculture Minister Mark Furner and Federal Opposition leader Peter Dutton, all attended the stand and engaged directly with industry representatives from CANEGROWERS, SRA and NSW miller Sunshine Sugar. Even the Queensland Governor, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young dropped by to check out Sunshine Sugar’s new low-GI sugar product and hear about Sugar Plus, the industry’s plan to become a central player in the futureWhilebioeconomy.manyofthe visitors knew little or nothing about sugar production, some unfortunately came to the stand with a negative view of the industry, often related to environmental or health concerns.Butregardless of their preconceived ideas, all visitors left with a more positive and factual understanding of the sugar production process. Like all industries in today’s world, the sugar industry requires a social licence if we are to continue operating successfully.Weachieve this by engaging directly with the community and the decision-makers and educating them on the steps we have taken over many decades to become one of the world’s most efficient, sustainable and forwardthinking producers of sugar. In this respect, the 2022 Ekka was a huge success for the Queensland sugar industry.I’dlike to thank all of the CANEGROWERS and SRA staff who took time out from their already busy work schedules to set-up and man the stand over the course of 10 days. I’d also like to thank Sunshine Sugar for the use of their virtual reality headsets, which were instrumental in the success of the sugar stand. Both SRA and the Australian Sugar Milling Council also provided information flyers, posters and giveaways for visitors, which all contributed to the sugar stand’s popularity.

Mr Marino is part of a multigenerational sugar industry family. “My grandfather started working in the sugar industry in the 1920s on a farm at Fishery Falls near Gordonvale, my father continued on his legacy and my son and I both ended up working for Wilmar Sugar – me as a Cane Supply Manager and David as the Assistant Production Superintendent at Inkerman Mill in the Burdekin.”

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Alan spends most of his time in the garden, nurturing his vegetables, some of which are quite unusual. “I had a New Guinea bean growing at one stage. They grow very long if you leave“Mythem.neighbour saw it and was surprised at the size. He thought it looked like a baseball bat,” Alan laughed. Alan finds gardening very enjoyable and relaxing. “I feel like I’m doing something useful and productive with my time.

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THE 2022 My Home Awards for public housing tenants in Queensland are now open.Minister for Communities and Housing Leeanne Enoch said the awards were a chance for public housing tenants to be recognised for their efforts in gardening, arts, culture, volunteering and community connections. “Many thousands of public housing tenants across our state work hard to improve their homes and make their communities better places to live every day,” Minister Enoch said. “They understand the importance of creating warm and welcoming homes for themselves and their families. “We want to recognise the efforts of those everyday Queenslanders who show pride in their homes and make a positive contribution to their communities.”The2022My Home Awards is open to tenants of all ages, including children. Minister Enoch said there are prizes across nine different award categories that allow people to embrace their creative sides and community spirit. “Tenants are invited to enter their garden or tell their story about home, community or celebrating culture. “There are six garden categorieshouse garden, balcony garden, courtyard garden, edible garden, communal garden, and children’s garden. “Everyone is welcome to enter, whether you are experienced or new to gardening.“Aswell as gardening, you can use a creative medium such as a story or poem to convey what your home means to you.”TheConnections category, introduced last year, focuses on celebrating connections to home, community and culture.“This could be ways you volunteer, support your neighbours, celebrate cultural events or other ways you connect,” Ms Enoch said.

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Seventh Day Adventist AnglicanLutheranChurches AOG / ACC / Churches of Christ Baptist Family Innisfail,Centre 9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate 6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully Cardwell Baptist Church, 11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell Sugar Reef Church,Baptist 9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham EmpowerInnisfail,Church 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail Seventh Day Innisfail,Adventist 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit, Mission Beach 7am Sun, 12 Webb Rd, BeachWongaling St Clare of Church,Montefalco

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LAST Thursday afternoon social bowls winners were Mal Clifford, Jamie Paterson and John O’Brien. Visitors and new members are most welcome with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start. Thirty-two bowlers attended the mixed afternoon of bowls on Saturday sponsored by Rothnie’s Pharmacy.

Next Mamerello/Bachiellaweek: Trophy at Noorla 8.30 am. Social bowls at our club in the afternoon players names in by 12.45 pm. Innisfail Ladies Bowls AFTER eight years in the leadership role, Diana O’Brien has retired as President of Innisfail Ladies Bowls.AtWednesday’s AGM, Helen Paterson became the new President, whilst Dell Steve is the new Vice President.Allother positions are unchanged. The first round of the Three Bowl Pairs competition took place where Maisie Smith and Dian Catelan defeated Helen Paterson and Diana O’Brien 28 - 10. Competition was remarkably close in the two games of social bowls. Pam Anderson, Daphne Kirkman and Jan Dunn defeated Eileen Hamann, Dell Steve and Addi Butorac 15Sue14. Morrison, Bev Anderson and Jan Edgerton defeated Lyn Stevenson, Ann Rule and Caterina Cook 19 - 17. Ladies are looking forward to playing in the TFNQ Graded Fours at South Johnstone on Monday August 29.

This year’s Innisfail Ladies Open Championships Singles winner Maisie Smith (left) and runner up Lyn Stevenson.

South Johnstone Bowls Club

Mylanda Cole, P Reyland, Len Barbi & Cliff Johnson drew with J Cunningham, Kevin Lawlor, Naomi Porrovecchio & Len Mahon 12 - 12 ( 10 points to 16 )

Barefoot bowls will be played on Thursdays between 6 pm - 8 pm Call 47762117 before 5:30 pm to have your name put on the board. Men’s Pairs will be played on Fridays at 2:15 pm, and names into the club before 1:45 pm. P Herman on Men’s Pairs Duty for August 19 Mixed Social Bowls will be played on Sundays at 1:30Callpm47762117 before 12:30 pm to have your name put on the list. Visitors Saturday,Selectorwelcome.ATorielliAugust 20, the Royal Hotel and Terry White Chemmart Trophy’s will be played against Macknade on the Ingham green at 1:30 pm. Club Selectors will contact the players selected.

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The winners were Eileen Hamann, Justin Walker, John Fossey and Maise Smith, with Gordon Goes, Sam Pagano, Graham Kirkman and Jan Dunn as runners up. Last Sunday, a game of Club Triples took place, and the scores were level at 15 - 15 after 18 ends and an extra end played. The team of Graeme Anderson, Steve Howe and John Kremastos defeated Gordon Goes, Ian Revie and Greg McDonald. Please check the notice board for games in Triples, Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles. A reminder the Men’s AGM is on Thursday, August 25 at 12.15pm.

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The prize-winning team of the night was Chris Johnson, Angie Foti, Mylanda Cole & Max Thompson, defeating Jan Johnson, Donna Gosney, Maria Moore & Alf Di Bella 16 - 13 Dianne Tomba, Danny Chappell, John Lone & Stan Richards defeated Mark Girgenti, Robyn Fascetti, Luisa Di Bella & John Piotto 12 - 10 Men’s pairs results for Friday, August 12: Russell Peterson & Terry George defeated Pat Ryan & Stan Richards 26 - 8 Cliff Johnson & Ian Muldowney defeated Gary Brierley & Phil Kite 19 - 11 Allan Don, Laurie Molochino & Ren Cantatore defeated Kevin Lawlor, John Eddleston & Allen Torielli 27Mixed9 Social results for Sunday, August 14: The prize-winning team was: Angie Foti, John Holmes, J Cunningham & Ren Cantatore, defeating Bev Eddleston, Michael Bube, Dave Horsley & Stan Richards 21 - 20 ( 16 points to 11 )

Ingham Ladies Bowls CLUB Championship Triples: M. Spano, J. Fenoglio, N. Evans 22 v K. Rotondo, J. Craven, S. Ryan 20. Great game ladies. Social bowls: A. Foti , W. Coe 18 V J. Johnson, L. DiBella 14 D. Toomba, P. Miguel 21 v R. Doherty, J. Casanovas 13. M.Cutthroat:Moore 61, B. Eddleston 44, G. Cockrell 25.

THE last week has been a little slow out at the club with most of our bowlers going to Weipa, playing in the Weipa Classic and going to Malanda Bowls Club on So,Sunday.wehad no social bowls on Sunday. The Sunday jackpot still stands at $342. This Friday night, August 19 is our bare foot bowls night and sausage sizzle. Club opens from 4 pm, start bowling at 6:30 pm and is $15 per person. For more information contact Stephen on 04083834579.Seeyouon the green! Silkwood Bowls SUNDAY, August 21, 2022, there will be no social bowls played due to the club holding its 70th Anniversary Celebration Games. Our social day consisted of 3 games of triples and 1 game of pairs. Team Barry Green, Dennis & Rob were defeated by Sergio, Jim Daiar & Tim Wallis 50 to 5. Team Greg Matfin, Neil Lawrence & Don defeated Team Terry Corocrah, John Shepherd & Jenny Daiar 23 to 12. Team Ron Giveen, Peter & Cyril Large were defeated by Mick de Vries, Anna Della Bella & Alan Hudson 39 to 10. Pair’s game was with team Delmo Tarditi & Ann Hollingsworth defeating Team Graeme Wallace & Chris 23 to 18. Our social days are Wednesday & Sundays with sign in at 1 pm for a 1.30 pm start. Due to unforeseen changes which may occur with our social days due to competitions and weather we encourage you to contact the club on the number below for all enquires. 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. Innisfail Men’s Bowls

Ingham Bowls INGHAM Bowls Club Men’s News: Sixteen players enjoyed the evening playing barefoot bowls on Thursday, August 11.

Winner:Results:Deb Giles (65 nett) Runner Up: Julie Reed (71 nett) Rundown: Ruth Saint (73 nett) Pin shots: 2nd shot#12: Sue Cameron Longest Putt #2/16: Wendy Gibson Last shot #3/17: Ruth Saint Best putting scores were Julie Reed (28) and Deb Giles (30) Next week’s game, August 24, is a Single Stableford event. El Arish Golf TUESDAY August 9 comp was a ‘captains winning day’ with Gavin Camilleri [men’s captain] winning on 40 S’ford and R/Up Colleen Ingold [ladies captain] on 36 pts. NTP #4/13 All-In won by Graham SintonLadies#5/14taken by Wendy Guild. The approach on #8/17 [with a chip in] won by Fran Lomas. Sporters Thurs 11/8 played the 2nd 9 S’Ford with a ‘triple countback’ to determine winners, resulting in Mark Mitchell winning, R/Up Ken Gear and Ian Stewart 3rd all with 22 pts. Least putts won by Gavin Camilleri with 11 [this also a c/back].

NTP’s: #11 Mark Mitchell - #12. The approach on #16 Ian Stewart#13 Ross Thompson - #14 Liz Marland - the Approach #18 Gavin Camilleri. Winners thank A.S Auto & Spares for their sponsorship last Thursday. Our comp last Saturday August 13, wasn’t entirely about hitting the ball - we had to put our ‘thinking caps’ on also - we played a 4BBB Captain’s Joker sponsored by Gavin Camilleri - it was a very interesting day of scoring [as our cardsThedisplayed].winningteam: Fran Lomas/Frank Tomasino came in with 80 points with the R/Up team: Paul Marland/Graham Roberts on 70. NTP’s: Men’s #2/11 Paul Marland#4/14All In - Frank Tomasino - #5/14 Ladies - Wendy Guild. Winners all personally thanked Gavin for his Thissponsorship.Saturday,August 20 is a Club Sponsored S’ford event - enjoy the day!

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Winner:Men:-Results:Maurie Smith – Tully (39 points) Runner Up: Roy Favier – Tully (32 points TopC/B) of the Rundown: Jonno Dean –Cardwell (32 points C/B) JimRundown:Boston – Tully (32 points) Steve Wells – Tully (31 points) Mike Harris – Tully (29 points C/B) Ron Kerkwyk – Ingham (29 points) 1stPinshots:shot#2/11: Jonno Dean 1st shot #7/16: Geoff Gianotti - Ingham

THURSDAY, August 11: Our very first Jack Attack game commenced on Thursday night with 8 very enthusiastic teams competing.Itwasgreat to see such a happy group playing 2 Games of 5 ends (2 bowls triples). The winning team on the night was “TheTalentless Tigers”’ The competition is ongoing for 5 weeks. Players enjoyed a BBQ before playing. $30 meat tray Raffle was won by Judy Hood. Congratulations to our President Joan Mercer for encouraging us to participate in the playing of Jack Attack!Wednesday, August 10: 18 Bowlers enjoyed another great afternoon of 2-4-2 andJohntriples.Taylor/Val Zamora (12) v Peter Batley (8. Peter Smith/Lyn Davis (26) v PeterBenson/Yoni Buick (12) Rod Bradley/Rita Pezzutto (27) v Jim/? (16) Ray Downing/Val Bradley/Pam Staier(13) v Gavin Buick/Ken Cowan/Steve Davis (25). Winning team PeterSmith/ Lyn Davis. Runner up Gavin Buick/Ken Cowan/ Steve Davis. Sunday, August 14: 26 Bowlers today. Team 1 Michael Knight/Val Bradley (9) v Team 2 Joanne Townsend/ Pam Goodwin (10) Team 3 Peter Smith/Dennis Shirlaw (8)v Team 4 Rod Bradley/David Mc Grath(10) Team 5 Gavin Buick/Judy Hood/ Colleen Tennant (12) v Team 6 Terry James/Bev Achilles/Donte Fitzsimmons (4) Team 7 John Taylor/Joan Mercer/Pam Staier (10) v Team 8 Ron French/ Robyn Brunello/Rita Hudson (5) Team 9 Leno Cercato/Rod Tennant/Toni Buick(4) v Team 10 Ray Downing/Rita Pezzutto/Anthony Fitzsimmons(17)AfterSmokoTeam1(6)vTeam 4(6). Team 2 (8) v Team 3 ((9) Team 5 (16) v Team 8 (2) Team 6 (12) v Team 9 (9). Team 7 (17) v Team 10 (5) Wining Team Gavin Buick/Judy Hood/Colleen Tennant. Runner up John Taylor Joan Mercer/Pam Staier.Bowlers enjoyed socialising after the game. visit from the Army and RSL Members was as enjoyable. Club Consistency Peter Smith 157 v John Taylor 103.Tully play club. Coaching it, Cheers! Al Coenic , Gordon Williams (RSL) with President Joan Mercer. (Army v RSL day)

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UPCOMING events: August 20 – Single Stableford August 21 – 4BBB Stableford August 27 – Single Stableford August 28 – Hotel Hinchinbrook August Monthly SeptemberMedal3– Single Stroke September 4 – Players Championship Rnd SaturdayResults:6Competition Stableford August

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Winner:6: Elio Di Bella (39 points) R/Up: Carmelo DiBella (38 points) Rundown: S. Finn (37), B. Marriott (33) Sunday – Single Stroke August 7: Winner: Ian Cotter (67 nett) R/Up: Elio DiBella (69 nett C/B) Rundown: Darren Tennent (69), Carmelo DiBella (70), A. Mason (72) Women’s Competition: On Wednesday, August 10, we played our August Monthly Medal (Count Putts). As always, we appreciate the sponsorship from Marty Smith of the Hotel Hinchinbrook for his continued support of our Monthly Medals. The course was in excellent condition, and our thanks go to the hardworking volunteers who maintain it.

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THIS week Single Maurie Smith from Tully Julie Reed women’s

having a terrific round and many countbacks for the remaining men’s prizes.

Rundown: Betty Favier - Tully (28 points) 2ndPinshots:shot#2/11: Kass Marshall 1st shot #7/16: Julie Reed Next week’s game is a Single Stableford in Ingham and is the return visit by Rowes Bay Vets. If you haven’t already done so, please let Sue Cameron know if you are playing so the draw can be done. Please be there by 8.30am for an 9 am start.

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Winner:Women:-Julie Reed - Ingham (32 points) Runner Up: Kass Marshall - Cardwell (31 points) Top of the Rundown: Lee Irvine - Ingham (30 points)

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Wet Tropic Times | 17Friday, August 19, 2022 SPORT Tully Golf SATURDAY, August 13, Stableford Competition Results: Saturday was a beautiful calm day, and the course was in terrific shape thanks to the hard work of all the volunteers. The event was sponsored by Mike Jennifer and Dylan Ellicott. The early bird starters featured prominently! 1stResults:TonyGray 36 2nd Gerard Straatman 35(C/B) 3rd Maurie Smith 35 4th Carlos Ferreira 34 2/11NTP's:Ken Gear-one of our welcomed 2/11visitors!Kim Robertson 7/16 Maurie Smith 7/16 Kim Thursday,RobertsonAugust11, BAIDA Sporters 9Results:HoleSteve Wells 20 (C/B) 6 Hole Brice Henry 15 CarloRundowns:Manno 18 Andrew Roatz 17 (C/B) 2/11NTP's:Mike Ellicott 7/16 Mikey Davis 9/18 A Grade Mike Kennedy B Grade Brice Henry C Grade Andrew Roatz Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers

He also played for Qld and Australia in the 1997 Superleague tri-series and played in the one and only super league Grand final for Cronulla against the Brisbane Bionics in 1997. In 1999 Paul moved north to play for the NQ Toyota Cowboys. He became the club's first Qld state of origin representative when selected for games 2 and 3 of the series that year. As history shows, that was just the start of his NQ Toyota Cowboys career which continued years later when he returned as coach in 2014 and led the club to the 2015 NRL premiership. Paul Green has left us way too soon, but his achievements in the game at all levels will be remembered. Committee

18 | Wet Tropic Times Friday, August 19, 2022SPORT MARIA GIRGENTI LAST weekend, over 100 junior rugby league games played out across the region at Jones Park, Cairns, Tully Showgrounds, Smithfield Sporting Complex and Stan Williams Park. Under 6 to Under 16 teams from Innisfail, Tully, Edmonton, Kangaroos, Cairns Brothers, Mossman, Mareeba, Ivanhoe Knights, Redlynch, Yarrabah, and Southern Suburbs took to the fields over the weekend, with games starting last Friday evening. At Jones Park, last Friday night, Innisfail’s Under 15 team registered a 34 - 24 victory against Kangaroos. Last Saturday, Tully’s Under 13 team had a thrilling two-point win over Edmonton at Tully Showgrounds. Tully’s try scorers: Alexander Greenwood 2, Jonah Ryder, Kade Corby, Jackson Solien and Case Durighello. Goals: Riley Berge 4. Also, at Tully Showgrounds, the Tully Tigers’ Under 14 team ground out a 14 - 14 draw against Edmonton. Tully’s try scorers: Reggae Dorego and Miki Toquero.

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VALE PAUL GREEN IT was with great sadness that we learnt last week of the untimely passing of Paul Green. A person who achieved a great deal in life, both on and off the rugby league playing field. Over the past week, much has been written about Paul's professional career as a rugby league player and coach in the ARL and NRL. However, looking into his playing days before he played in either the ARL or NRL reveals how deeply involved he was in the game from a very young age. Paul's family have been involved with Brisbane's Wynnum -Manly cub for several generations. In fact, one of his relatives, David Green, was captain of Wynnum-Manly when they won the BRL premiership in 1984 and what makes this achievement unique is that the Australian captain at the time, Wally Lewis was in the team but wasn't captain! David Green later moved to North Qld and played in Townsville.Paulgrewup in the rugby league family and played with Wynnum through the juniors, and also wore the maroon of Queensland from a young age with Qld Colts. Graduating to senior football, he played in the Qld Cup with Brisbane Easts under Coach John Lang from 1991-93, featuring in several Grand finals during this time.When Coach Lang moved south to coach Cronulla in 1994, he took several promising Brisbane Easts players with him, including former Cairns junior Geoff Bell and Paul Green and both later joined the NQ ToyotaWhileCowboys.playing for Brisbane Easts, Paul also made the 1992 Qld Residents side to tour NZ and Fiji. In that Qld resident side was former Innisfail player Kev Marty and Tully's own Matt Clifford, as well as Jason Hetherington, who, like Paul, went on to play state of origin for Qld and whose son Kobe plays for the Brisbane Broncos with Tully's Tom Flegler. Also in the squad was Sarina player Steven Bella, younger brother of Qld, and Australian forward and original Cowboys player Marty Bella. Not a bad side! On tour, this Qld resident side defeated both the Fiji President XIII 30-8 and Fiji 30-14 and also defeated NZ Maoris 20-16. After joining Cronulla in 1994, Paul's career continued to move forward. In 1995 he was named the winner of the Rothman medal (now the Dally M award) as the best and fairest player in the Sydney competition.

Actioncontest.inthe Under 13s game between Tully and Edmonton. Wins for Tully Tigers’ and Innisfail junior rugby league teams

Goals: Mitchell Davis 1 and Miki Toquero 1. Last Saturday at Jones Park, Innisfail Brothers’ Under 13 team registered an emphatic 50 - 0 win over Redlynch, whilst Innisfail’s Under 15 team defeated Edmonton 26 - 12. Currently, Tully is sitting second on the Under 13 ladder, with Innisfail third. Tully’s Under 14 team is currently sitting fourth, Innisfail Under 15s fifth, whilst Tully is third, and Innisfail fifth on the Under 16 ladder.

FNQ Rugby League Juniors - Round 13 resultsAugust 12 - 13 Under 13 Tully 32 def Edmonton 30 Innisfail 50 def Redlynch 0 Cairns Brothers 46 def Southern Suburbs 12 Mareeba 28 def Ivanhoe Knights 12 Bye: TullyUnderKangaroos1414drewwith Edmonton 14 Ivanhoe Knights 20 def Southern Suburbs 10 Cairns Brothers 26 def Kangaroos 10 Byes: Innisfail, Kangaroos and Mareeba Under Innisfail1534 def Kangaroos 24 Mareeba 40 def Ivanhoe Knights 10 Cairns Brothers 32 def Redlynch 24 Edmonton vs Yarrabah (game forfeited) Under 16 Cairns Brothers 38 def Innisfail 20 Mareeba 20 def Ivanhoe Knights 16 Tully vs Southern Suburbs (game forfeited) Byes: Edmonton and Redlynch Round 14 this Friday and Saturday is the final round of the normal season before the semi-finals. Tonight, Innisfail’s Under 15 team face Redlynch at Jones Park, whilst tomorrow the Tully and Innisfail Under 16 teams clash in the local derby at Tully Showgrounds, along with the Tully Tigers’ Under 13 and 14 teams against Mareeba, whilst Innisfail’s Under 14 team face Edmonton at Petersen Park. Innisfail’s Under 13 team has a bye. Please visit the following link for up-to-date information on FNQ Rugby League games, times, and venues Competitions/Competition/2022-fnqrl-coast.https://www.playrugbyleague.com/

Tully and Edmonton Under 13 rugby league teams in action at Tully Showgrounds. A Tully player tried to offload in the Under 13 game against Edmonton. Tully and Edmonton Under 13 teams had a tight

THE weather gods turned it on for the Coconuts’ Outrigger Canoe Club’s reunion social paddle and BBQ on August 6 to celebrate 25 years of paddling in 2022. There was reminiscing about bygone paddling days, stories told, and stacks of laughter, with a display of club shirts and trophies from over the years.

Paddlers who participated in the reunion social paddle at the club’s 25th anniversary event.

In his professional boxing debut, Quinton Smith (right) tested the undefeated Stoneleigh Jackson.

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Local Muay Thai fighter Quinton Smith is ready to rumble in Brisbane

Current members in attendanceVicki and Brett Mackereth with son Jake, Tracy and Adrian Darveniza with son Hamish, Catrina and David Cook, Nicole Lutton, Matthew Abbott, Jeffrey Belbin, Brodie Alder and Ute Holzrichter. Coconuts paddler Nicola Hoey currently represents Australia at the Great Britain IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships in London. This Saturday, August 20, the club is hosting its first regatta since 2018 at Coconuts Beach, Innisfail.

Paddlers enjoyed glorious weather conditions for a social paddle to celebrate the club’s 25th anniversary.

Past members in attendance - Leanne and Matt Sharrock with son Noah, Carly and James Dunne with daughter Lacie, Bart Dryden, John and Kathy Darveniza, Linda and Brett Gaia, with son Billy and daughter Tilly, Tracey Gallagher, Julie Dunn, George Bugeja, Tanya Quirk, Hazel Holland and Mark Tottenham, Gabrielle and John Hickerton, Darren, and Fawn Westerhuis.

This NQ Outriggers AOCRA Grand Prix Round 4 Regatta promises stacks of excitement, kicking off at 6.15 am with a blessing of the boats, then a day full of paddling action, with various races varying in length from 2.5km to 12km. It will involve a wide range of age groups, including families, with over 200 people competing on the day. Paddlers in senior, junior and novice divisions will participate in the 25 Year 2,500m OC6 Challenge, with a prize awarded to the overall winning crew.

Coconuts’ Outrigger Canoe Club ‘going nuts’ for 25 years of paddling from 1997 - 2022

Past and present members who attended the Coconuts Outrigger Canoe Club 25th anniversary celebrations.

MARIA GIRGENTI LAST month, local Muay Thai fighter Quinton Smith from Athlete Muay Thai Gym, Innisfail, made his 66.68kg professional boxing debut in Brisbane. On July 22, Smith, a multi-State Muay Thai champion, stepped into the ring against undefeated boxer Stoneleigh Jackson from Pittsworth, Toowoomba, in Boxing Bazaar 3 event by Four Elements Promotions at the Greek Club.

Jackson, a professional fighter with 280 amateur bouts, has an impressive fight record of 5 - 0. It was a tough bout, and Smith went five rounds against Jackson, where he won every three-minute round except for the third. Although he lost the bout on points, Smith received his first ever eight seconds count in the ten years he has been fighting. Smith has been training hard and now sets his sights on his next fight over 3 x 3-minute rounds (full Muay Thai rules) against Deren Chen at Muay Thai Boxing Eruption 21 event this Saturday, August 20, at Eagle Sports Complex, Brisbane. Smith’s Muay Thai record currently stands at 35 fights, 30 wins, five losses and two KOs. His opponent, who fights out of PTJ Gym in Sydney, aged 26, is a professional Muay Thai fighter with a 100 fight record. Smith is ready for the challenge.

Chen, originally from Sydney, started Muay Thai in 2013 and began fighting whilst living in Thailand for twoHeyears.has 20+ professional bouts under his belt and is a Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Stadium and Thapae Stadium champion.

This event will have positive flow-on economic benefits for the local economy in expenditure on accommodation and other goods and services, as well as providing an opportunity for visitors to experience firsthand the facilities and scenic attractions the area offers. After a full day of paddling, starting at 6.00 pm, the celebrations continue with a buffet dinner at Warrina Lakes, medal presentations, music, and entertainment.

Quinton Smith (right) dominated four of the five rounds against Stoneleigh Jackson in his professional boxing debut in Sydney last month.

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Innisfail’s double goal scorer Jacob Moloney and the Redlynch goalkeeper fought for the ball in the Under 23 Men’s game.

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STEAK Burgers win one for the ages!!! In scenes reminiscent of Cathy Freeman winning Gold at the Sydney Olympics in the 400m Final before 100,000 screaming adoring fans, the cauldron that is the Tully Showground erupted when the full-time siren sounded when Tully State School defeated the St Clare’s All Stars in a classic. The game itself was the product of two great teams battling it out for glory. Super Coach Anthony Emmi knew it would be a cracker of a game, “What a game, it’s a great thing for the kids, can’t wait until next year”. If you thought Anthony Emmi’s presence was unbelievable, then you wouldn’t believe the reception local Olympian legend Paul Fleming received when his homecoming was complete when he rode into town last Wednesday. I had the absolute privilege to meet up with the great man at the Tully State School Multicultural Day last week when he gave a memorable speech to students about his long, arduous road to the Olympics “It’s great to be home, this place is truly heaven. I got to see my old year seven teacher Mr Hamill. Colin Wilkie has done a lot to get me here, so a thank you is in order for him.” Beamed Fleming. After doing a day at the primary school, he made his way over to his former playground Tully State High School to meet up with some teachers who are still there since he left, “It’s so great seeing them, I can remember that I wasn’t the most perfect student, so I had to learn the hard way. Many of these teachers supported me. I am forever grateful,” laughed Paul. To top the week off, he was the special guest at the Tully Tigers Indigenous round on Saturday night, where instead of being a spectator, he proudly painted himself up and danced with the local students. As Sunday arrived for his departure back to Sydney, his last activity was a swim at the famous ‘Alligators’. Local legend comes good. Now that’s a story worth telling. With only a handful of games remaining in the National Rugby League competition, things are heating up for the annual musical chairs game for the final eight spots left to make the playoffs. The Chocolate Soldiers in the Penny Panthers still look like the team to beat, and I hate, but the Storms will be there about. Put it this way; if Cameron Munster is fit and has a silly-looking haircut that looks like mine during Xmas 2021, then they have a great chance of emptying the beverage store and winning the title.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI LAST Sunday, six Innisfail United Football Club teams were in action at Castor Park, Mourilyan, against Southside, Redlynch and Leichhardt in the next round of the Far North and Gulf fixtures. Last Friday, Innisfail United Division 2 Men’s team had a 3 - 1 victory over Southside Comets at Walker Road, Edmonton, whilst the Division 1 Men’s team had a 3 - 3 draw against Leichhardt at Jeff Pezzutti Park, Woree. The two Innisfail United Under 12 teams recorded wins. Innisfail United Football Club’s junior end-of-season celebrations will occur on October 22 at Mission Beach Aquatic Centre with presentations for Under 12, 13 and 14 teams and a pool party from 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm. The senior awards presentation is on November 5 at Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail starting at 6.00 pm with more details to follow. Football Queensland Premier League - Far North and Gulf results: August 12 - Walker Road, InnisfailEdmontonUnited Division 2 Men’s vs Southside Comets time: 3Carlo 2 - Jeff Pezzutti Park, Division Full-time: 0 - 1 loss to Innisfail Innisfail United Under 14 vs Southside Full time: 0 - 3 loss to Innisfail Innisfail United Under 16 vs Redlynch Strikers Full time: 2 - 4 loss to Innisfail AshtonGoals: Vecchio 2 Innisfail United Division Under 23 Women’s vs Leichhardt Full time: 0 - 2 loss to Innisfail Innisfail United Under 23 Men’s vs Redlynch Strikers Full time: 6 - 0 win to Innisfail JacobGoals: Moloney 2 Kye JacobCameronGoathamEpongVecchio

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The Red Rooster team from Bondi could cause some upsets along the way, as the actual Red Rooster drive-thru does for me. Cowboys can even win it but won’t, so apologies, all you NQ fans) (Linda Davies) I really want my team, the Bronx, to do well, so the fact that they will even compete in September is enough for me. My guess, well, I really believe the Cronulla Sharks from the Shire can take the flag in 2022. Why? They just look good, and anything that looks half decent to me has a chance. I mean, ask the workers at Innisfail KFC. By the way, thank you to the nice lady at KFC a few weeks who threw in a couple of free chips because she thought I was a famous artist, which is actually my dad. Thank you. The last thing I want to highlight in my column this week is the importance of checking in on each other. Since the recent and untimely tragic passing of former NRL coach Paul Green, I think we must have a conversation about each other’s wellbeing. It shouldn’t take a famous NRL figure or anyone famous to highlight this stained blemish because we lose too many great people to suicide every day, including family and friends. It is so hard to spot or recognise someone who is struggling with everyday life hurdles, so a simple ‘ check-in’ is needed. It is said that anyone could be facing hard times behind closed doors, men, women, black, blue or even brindle. It doesn’t discriminate; all we know is it could be someone you love that needs someone to reach out. So, if you get a chance, contact your mates, family or just someone you know who might need a few good words of encouragement. Sometimes that’s all it takes to help your fellow human beings out. A special shout-out to Les and Kerry Black for your patience and assistance during my time of grief. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, Black Funerals, for everything.

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Samuel Frumento (red/white) and three Southside players vied for ball possession in the Under 13

Goalkeeper, Elliott Ferguson made a crucial save for Innisfail in the Under 23s Men’s game against Redlynch.

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Tully's try scorers: Emmanuel Mukindi, Braithan Ketchell, Lonnie Papani and Christopher Coppens. Phil Nona 3 goals. At full-time in Reserve grade, Tully registered a convincing 40 - 24 win against Mossman-Port Douglas.

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Tully's try scorers: Sakaraia Buli, Aggie Anau, Willie Tusa 2, Thomas Banu, Jonty Ivey and Jeramiah Callope. Luke Fitzgerald 6 goals. Tully State School prevailed with a dominant 40 - 12 win over St Clare's School All-Stars in the annual primary school clash to lift the Ken Hamill Rugby League Cup. Edmonton after a forfeit Mareeba Kangaroos18 Ivanhoe Mareeba Yarrabah won after a forfeit Southern CairnsSuburbsBrothers Edmonton

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Tully’s Reserve grade player Jonty Ivey scored under the posts against Mossman-Port Douglas.

Torres Strait Islander dancers took to the field during Tully Tigers’ Indigenous round. Tully Tigers'

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Mossman-Port Douglas posted the first points in the second half and extended their lead by 22 - 4. Tully scored another try before the Sharks posted more points. Two consecutive tries put Tully back in contention only four points behind, and it looked like a comeback surge was on the cards. Just when it looked like Tully could cause the season's upset, a late try by Mossman-Port Douglas all but sealed the 32 - 22 victory.

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Mossman-Port Douglas players halted Tully’s Diega Teaukura (with ball) in the A-grade game.

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI TULLY Tigers A-grade rugby league team gave ladder leaders MossmanPort Douglas a scare when they hosted the ladder leaders last Saturday at Tully Showgrounds.Thiswasthe Tully Tigers Rugby League Football Club's Indigenous round and celebrated with a display of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island dancing, and a live concert by Busby Marou wrapped up the Super Saturday. The massive day of rugby league started in the morning with junior games, followed by the Ken Hamill Rugby League Cup curtain-raiser game and senior games late afternoon.

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The Sharks started the game strongly to take a 16 - 0 lead before Tully scored just before halftime to go into the halftime break trailing 16 - 4.

Tully State School team won the annual Ken Hamill Rugby League Cup and celebrate with St Clare’s School, Tully team.

Try scorer for Tully, Thomas Banu (with ball) in the Reserve grade match against Mossman-Port Douglas.

Award: Nicholas Pervan (Adrenalin) and Charles CamugliaChampion(Geronimo)VisitingAngler (non-CCRC resident): Greg Hamilton (Black Magic) 4,000 pts on c/b Champion Junior Angler: Carly Dunlea (Dun Deal) Runner Up Junior Angler: Byron Pallister (Miss Nic) Champion Female Angler: Tahlia Riggs (Keep’r) 2,000 pts Champion Male Angler: Greg Hamilton (Black Magic) 4,000 pts Champion Angler: Adam Oldano (OB1) 4,000 pts on c/b Event organisers thanked all competitors and sponsors for their valued support. A special thanks went to the committee for all their time and help to organise the event, weigh masters and everyone involved behind the scenes to make the event a success.

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MARIA GIRGENTI SIXTEEN boats participated in the annual Innisfail Game Fishing Club Billfish Tournament held from August 7 - 10, with anglers vying for impressive prizes and trophies. This year’s Sam Pagano Memorial Innisfail Billfish Tournament honoured a life member of the Innisfail Game Fishing Club and fishing extraordinaire who passed last December. Over the four days, anglers braved wet, windy and rough conditions with 48 billfish tagged and released. A skipper briefing followed by a BBQ dinner and Calcutta at Innisfail Bowls Club kicked off the event on Sunday, with breakfast, lunch and dinner packs provided by Mourilyan Bakery and Roscoes Piazza. At the end of each fishing day, weigh-ins needed to occur before the allocated time, with points awarded for each billfish tagged and points/kg for gamefish (must be at least 6kg and 10kg Spanish Mackerel). The tournament attracted fiftyseven anglers, which included four females, four juniors and 49 senior male competitors.Localboats and crew - Geronimo, Keep’r, Southern Comfort, Best Catch II, Ruby Tuesday, Over the Moon and Just Wingin’ it, whilst Adrenaline with a local crew had Andrew and Bella Hart aboard from the Australian TV fishing program Line and Sinker. Reel Work, Dun Deal, Black Magic, Ningaloo (local crew), Sheriff, Bounty Hunter and Miss Nic – Cairns, whilst OB1 (Townsville) had a local crew. After the final day of fishing, a dinner and awards presentation took place at the Johnstone Shire Hall, catering by Roscoes Piazza. Sam Pagano Memorial Innisfail Billfish Tournament results: Champion Boat (+7.5m): OB1 (8,000 pts) Runner Up Boat (+7.5m) Reel Work (6,000Championpts) Boat (-7.5m): Just Wingin’ It (5,000Runnerpts)Up Team (-7.5m): Dun Deal (2,000Championpts) Skipper: Leigh O’Brien (OB1)Champion Deckhand: Chaise Sales (OB1) Highest Point Scoring Fish - Other Than Billfish (+7.5m): Rod Collins (Ningaloo)HardLuck

The winning boat ‘OB1’ cruised past the imposing pirate ship ‘Notorious’ on the Johnstone River.

Story: Ross Fenn (Ningaloo) - no steering Champion Angler Day 1: Storm Perkins (Just Wingin’ It) Champion Angler Day 2: Adam Oldano (OB1) on a countback by 10 mins to Carly Dunlea Champion Angler Day 3: Louis Gosper (Just Wingin’ It) Champion Angler Day 4: Greg Hamilton (Black Magic) First Billfish Tagged Day 1: Davin Van Dorssen (Ruby Tuesday) Last Billfish Tagged Day 1: John Camuglia (Sheriff) First Billfish Tagged Day 2: James Duddy (Geronimo) Last Billfish Tagged Day 2: Graeme Celledoni (OB1) First Billfish Tagged Day 3: Louis Gosper (Just Wingin’ It) Last Billfish Tagged Day 3: Stuart Wright (Miss Nic) First Billfish Tagged Day 4: Greg Hamilton (Black Magic) Last Billfish Tagged Day 4: Dan MeadeFallen(OB1)Fisherman

The local crew aboard ‘OB1’ which took out the Champion Boat (+7.5m) prize.

Davin Van Dorssen (middle) aboard ‘Ruby Tuesday’ tagged the first marlin of the competition on his birthday (August 7) pictured here with crew members Ken Van Dorssen and Jason Ardern.

Boaties braved rough conditions during the Innisfail Billfish tournament

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Photo: Maria Girgenti Game fishing boats on the picturesque Johnstone River during this year’s Innisfail Billfish tournament.

Local boat ‘Ruby Tuesday’ and crew David Lynch, Craig Ardern, Davin Van Dorssen, Craig Abela and Ken Van Dorssen.

Game fishing boat crews on their boats at the Innisfail Wharf laid flowers and observed a minutes’ silence in memory of Sam Pagano.

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LAST weekend the water conditions were reasonable on Saturday; however, Sunday was more marginal, with most boats having to remain closer inshore. The larger boats that travelled out to fish the outer reefs and beyond game fishing found the fishing very good, with reports of plenty of Spanish Mackerel, Schools of Yellow Fin Tuna and some nice Wahoo. I have had very few reports from boats bottom fishing; however, one boat reported doing very well on the Nannygai. The Innisfail Game Fishing Tournament was hugely successful, with some 48 billfish caught and released. The main reefs are fishing well for Coral Trout, Red Throat and various reef species such as Stripeys and long-nosed Emperor. There have also been good numbers of Spanish Mackerel caught around the pressure points and reef drop-offs. The deep water rubble patches and wrecks are fishing reasonably well for Small and Largemouths Nannygai, Tea Leaf Trevally and the occasional Spaniard and Cobia. The closer in shoals that typically hold good numbers of Spanish, Spotty and School Mackerel have not been consistent. Mackerel are being caught, however, not in the numbers of previous years. The Spotty Mackerel will start migrating south shortly. It has not been a good year for this species due to both numbers and limited opportunities to fish for them due to weather conditions. The speed at which the Spotty Mackerel schools disappeared makes me concerned over the future of the Spanish Mackerel fishery. I certainly have strong reservations about aspects of the findings the Department of Fisheries have come up with; however, I haven`t heard anyone disagree with the idea of a spawning closure. Maybe this is the compromise. I have heard very little from anglers catching Nannygai from these close-in shoals. I expect the bottom fishing to improve as the water temperatures warm. The fishing around the islands and coastal reefs has been excellent. The numbers of Grass Sweet Lip are improving, and there has been plenty of Coral Trout being caught. Most boats that have been fishing for School (Doggy) Mackerel have found reasonable numbers and have been pleased with their catches. The Spanish Mackerel are being caught around the island headlands, not huge numbers, but 1 or 2 quality fish. This is plenty, with the average size around the 10 or 12-kilo mark. Surprisingly good numbers of Fingermark are still being caught both on live baits and by jigging soft plastics or vibes. Some are being caught around the local islands and headlands; however, the larger catches are reported in the Hinchinbrook island region. The large tides were not ideal for casting lures in the estuaries; however, there were still good numbers of Mangrove Jacks and some nice Barra caught. The Bream are still prolific in the estuaries, and flathead catches are increasing. The Grunter are now starting to enter the estuaries in more significant numbers, and we should hear some great reports over the next few weeks. With the excellent weather conditions, I have had no reports of anglers fishing the freshwater reaches of the coastal creeks and rivers for Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch. Ando, a local Tully plumber and his wife Julie had an incredible weekend at Tinaroo Dam on the Atherton Tablelands. They managed 18 Barra over three fishing sessions, with at least half of the fish being over the magic metre mark. The Anders are Tinaroo specialists and normally do better than the average angler; however, this would have to be right up there with the best fishing I have ever heard of in the dam. Well done. At this early stage of the week, the weather sites are varied with their forecast for this weekend. Most forecast around the 8 to 10 knots for Saturday and rising on Sunday. Hopefully, this will allow anglers another opportunity to head wide and fish the islands and reefs. Forecast change and conditions are marginal, so be sure to get an up-to-date forecast before heading out. Either side of the mid-day low tide will suit those that wish to fish for Barra and Jacks in the creeks. Either side of the evening, high tide will be your best chance of a Grunter or Fingermark in the creeks or along the drop-offs in the Hinchinbrook Channel.

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Gena Harris making the most of the good weather over the weekend landing this big Blue Salmon. Ando and Julie from Ando’s Plumbing smacking the barra up at Tinaroo!

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Bull riders from Cairns, Ingham, Mount Molloy, Mossman, Clermont, Atherton Tablelands, Rockhampton, Charters Towers, Hopevale and Townsville took part with 55 bucking bulls in action. A special mention to bullfighters Dalton Poole and Nathan Brown for putting their bodies on the line in the arena to keep all the competitors safe. Event organisers wanted to thank Innisfail Horse and Pony club for hosting the Great Northern Bullriding Series, Kyle Milgate (chute boss), Les and Rebecca Lamont and Matty Bee (bull contractors) Zane from Tropical Vets, Frank Morelli (truck driver) and Mareeba Transport. The Great Northern Bullriding Series finals will take place in Atherton on November 5 at Mungalli Creek DairyTheStadium.Innisfail Horse and Pony Club wanted to thank the following locals for their contribution and generosity to the event: Daltos Contracting, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Innisfail & District Netball Association, Malanda Show Society, Innisfail & District Show Society, Innisfail Cattle Sales and Innisfail Stockfeed Saddlery. A special thank you to all the volunteers and members, Queensland Ambulance Service, security, Queensland Police Service - Innisfail station, sponsors and food vendors.

The hardworking Innisfail Horse and Pony Club volunteers who ensured the sell-out event ran smoothly. Photo: Innisfail Horse and Pony Club

Winning Novice cowboy Hayden Davis from Charters Towers. Patrick Hart from Hopevale was the top cowboy in the Open Bullride section. Ingham’s Brayden Spina won the Junior Bullriding competition. Bonnie Milgate from Mareeba, the only cowgirl in the competition.

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INNISFAIL Horse and Pony Club hosted the inaugural Great Northern Bullriding Series in Innisfail on August 6. The sell-out event provided spectators thrills and spillsInnisfailgalore.last staged a bull ride back in 2017, when the Professional Bull Ride event rolled into town at Callendar Park. Thousands flocked to the Innisfail Horse and Pony Club grounds for a night of adrenaline-pumping bullriding and entertainment. On a night that saw a display of extreme bucking bull action, Hopevale cowboy and former St Teresa’s College Abergowrie student Patrick Hart came out on top. They won the Open Bullride, with Mareeba’s Wyatt Milgate a close second.

The Great Northern bucking chutes and the small arena was set up on Pony Club grounds close so patrons could get up close and personal with the entertainment.Therewas pre-show entertainment with a danceoff, heaps of giveaways, a licensed bar, a wide variety of tasty food options onsite, and the Ringers Western pop-up store had the latest western wear. After the bull ride, the good times continued with drinks flowing at the Garra bar and a country DJ playing late into the night.

Thousands flock to Innisfail for the inaugural Great Northern Bullriding Series event

Charters Towers cowboy Hayden Davis took out the Novice Bullriding competition. Ingham cowboy Brayden Spina was victorious in the Junior Bullriding competition, whilst Clermont cowboy Ian Lamont won the Mini Bullriding section.