Wet Tropic Times, 2022, August 26, Newspaper Edition

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Once consultation is complete, it is envisaged that removal works in accordance with the scheduled Coconut De-nutting Program and Reduction Strategy will commence in November 2022 and it may take a couple of years to achieve the desired outcomes, due to budgeting and resource constraints.Forfurther information, please contact Council’s Public Spaces Team on 4776 4740.

A final draft of the Coconut Reduction Strategy will be made available to the public via Council’s website, Public Consultation page in due Residentscourse.arereminded that Council has set a limit for the number of Coconut Palms that it can afford to maintain into the future.

Coconut De-nutting Program

God longs to rescue the lost, heal the sick, restore marriages, break the power of addiction, mend broken hearts, restore hope, lift the poor and transform communities. Imagine houses of prayer in every town. Imagine churches filled with people who pray and then stand back and watch God change lives before their eyes. Imagine places where God heals bodies and relationships. Local Houses of Prayer is an initiative flowing out from the move of God at Ffaldy-Brenin, Wales and now emerging in Australia. Typically commencing with 2-3 people who adopt a small community for Jesus, they meet to worship, pray and release blessings to see the breaking in of the Kingdom of God. Miraculous stories of hope, healing and restoration are being released through ordinary people!Dear reader; ‘We bless you from this place where God’s presence is being poured out. We speak to you in His Name and bless every household and every marriage. We bless the relationships between your family members of different generations and we bless your health. We bless the work of your hands. We bless every wholesome enterprise that you may prosper. We bless the flocks of your herd and the crops of your fields. We bless pupils of our schools that God aid your learning, and your teachers, that your school be a wholesome place for all. We pray for places of worship that the word of God and the Spirit of God may flow out. We bless the hearts of all the people who are in our community. We bless you to know the overspill of the Kingdom of God. We bless you in the name of Jesus to know God, His purpose for your life, and His blessings upon you and your family and the situations in your life. May The Lord Bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you. May The Lord be gracious unto you and grant you His peace. Amen.’ With love from the Blakeys. on Earth

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ON Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Council adopted the new Coconut De-nutting Program and Reduction Strategy that will decrease the number of Coconut Palms on Council managed lands to less than 330. Council has adopted the strategy to reduce the ongoing maintenance costs related to the twice-yearly de- nutting required to reduce Council’s public liability associated with Coconut Palms. Over the next couple of weeks, Council staff will be focussing on logging potential Coconut Palms for removal across the Shire that have been nominated as part of the longer-term Coconut De-nutting Program and Reduction Strategy. Coconut Palms identified for maintenance or removal will be labelled with coloured flagging tape and their locations entered into Council’s GIS database to garner community feedback.Coconut Palms marked with red tape will be earmarked for removal, while those marked with green flagging tape are likely to be Councilmaintained.will be consulting with potentially affected residents throughout this time, seeking nominations for removal, or negotiation for maintenance on Coconut Palms due to historical value. Should you have any particular concerns regarding Coconut Palms on Council managed land adjacent to your property, please contact Council’s Public Spaces Team to discuss further or arrange an on-site meeting.

“Local Houses of Prayer is an initiative flowing out from the move of God at Ffald-yBrenin, Wales and now emerging in Australia.” Many are witnessing the transforming power of God’s Spirit through practicing the Ministry of Blessing. Miraculous stories of hope, healing and restoration are being released through an army of ordinary people! Come and learn how to release Heaven's purposes to earth, through a lifestyle of prayer and blessing that transforms lives and communities. Free Training Day

IN the years since a converted hill farm in Wales called Ffald-y-Brenin became a retreat centre, God has drawn thousands of seekers with His tangible power to meet with them by His Presence in an outpouring of grace.

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TOOBANNA State School celebrated their centenary last Saturday, chalking up One hundred years since opening on August 16 1922. The school staff and thecommitteeorganising were delighted with many past students, family and local community members who attended the event.The program commenced with a welcome from Principal Janene Franklin, local MP Nick Dametto, Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo, the P&C President and the Centenary Committee Spokesperson. The classrooms were open with historical school records and textbooks, photos of students and school events, current curriculum displays, and student work samples. The contents of the time capsule opened from the 75th Jubilee were also displayed, some of which will be returned to the capsule along with current school items of interest soon. The centenary cake was cut by the oldest and youngest Toobanna students in attendance together with members of the school community.Thechildren were well catered for with a jumping castle, organised games and fun in the playground while past students caught up and reminisced about their school days. All in attendance had a good time.

In October 1921, the expenditure, £496, was approved by the Department of Public Works erection of a new State School, Toobanna.

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Toobanna State School: Celebrating 100 years Fact about the small school:

On July 21, 1922, the Department of Public Instruction announced 12 years of age, and their fathers were farmers, lengthsmen, labourers and a •dentist.Afurther six children enrolled at the school in August 1922 In 1935: Rooms in and

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WONGALING Beach residents will soon benefit from a new playground as Cassowary Coast Regional Council moves forward with plans to install a nature play space at Alan Wheatley Memorial Park. Council awarded the contract for the build to Mission Beach-based company, G-Force Landscaping, with works expected to begin mid to late September and take around two to three weeks to complete, weather and construction conditions permitting. A recent survey allowed residents to comment on the proposed design with more than 80 submissions, and 64% of respondents were in favour of the nature playCouncilspace. reviewed the feedback and noted the positive response to the design. The feedback also provided Council with an increased understanding of the primary use of the park, with most respondents visiting the park monthly for around one to two hours, travelling from the greater Mission Beach area. Council would like to thank residents for taking the time to contribute to the future of this space. CCRC takes pride in its parks and public spaces and aims to ensure they meet the community’s needs now and for generations to come. Outdoor activities such as nature play improve focus, motor skills and physical health and assist children in developing resilience, independence and self-awareness. The new nature play playground will complement the nearby facilities at Rotary Park.

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Work is set to begin on constructing a viewing platform at parklands, located next to the Flying Fish Point boat ramp. Located where the sea meets the Johnstone River, the area is perfect for weddings and other events.

Queensland Road Safety Week 2022

THIS year’s Queensland Road Safety Week theme is ‘Road Safety Starts With Me’ and will run from Monday 22 August to Friday, August 26, 2022. Hinchinbrook Shire Council are marking this important week by turning the Rotary Park playground lights and Council’s Main Office lights yellow to spark a conversation about why road safety starts with us. We all have a role to play to make our road safe, so we encourage you to do the same. We are asking everyone to consider how road safety starts with you:

The six-by-three-metre platform complements the current environment, with no trees removed and minor trimming undertaken to increase the panoramic views.

To read more about the proposed design, please visit alanwheatleymemorialparkplayground.www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/

RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

R U OK? Day 2022

DO you or someone you know have a project idea that could contribute to Arts and Culture in the Hinchinbrook Shire?Applications for funding through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program are now open until Friday, August 26, 2022.

au. Hinchinbrook Health and Wellbeing Program 2022 THE free Hinchinbrook Health and Wellbeing Program is nearly halfway through its 2022 schedule. There are only a few sessions left to attend Yoga, Seated Dance, Gentle Exercise, or the Walking Group which are hosted at 10.00am on Wednesdays at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre. Aqua Aerobics is hosted every Tuesday at the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre and will run until Tuesday, November 29, 2022. For further information, please visit Council’s website, Events Calendar page www.hinchinbrook.qld. gov.au.

R U OK? Day is on Thursday, September 8, 2022 – A day of action to remind Australians that every day is the day to ask ‘are you OK?’ and start a meaningful conversation whenever you spot signs that someone you care about might be struggling with life. To raise awareness for

Interested community members can apply for a permit to use the area for their event by contacting Council on 1300 763 900 or via email enquiries@ccrc. qld.gov.au.

CCRC has engaged a local business to deliver this project, with works expected to commence early this month. Works should take about three weeks to finish, weather and site conditions permitting, and the immediate area will remain open during these works.

"We used to have a thing called freedom in Queensland, but those freedoms are seriously under attack by this Government.

SHANE KNUTH MP - MEMBER FOR HILL MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth said the Founding Fathers of the Labor movement would be turning in their graves over how far the party had fallen from its traditional values. This was in response to the revelations of a letter, leaked to media, of correspondence from the Education Department to severely penalise and docks a percentage per week over 18 weeks' pay from 900 Queensland teachers, teacher aides, cleaners and admin staff for not being Covid vaccinated."TheLabor

• Is it leaving five minutes early to beat the school rush;

• Is it setting up properly before you start the engine - phone in cradle or turned on ‘do not disturb’, or having your playlist/ podcast/radio sorted to avoid driving distracted.

"I have never, in my 18 years in State Parliament seen such a prolonged vindictive attack against workers and everyday people who have been segregated from our society."

WEDDINGS and other unique events will soon be able to take advantage of the picturesque scenery of Flying Fish Point with a new project to commence shortly.

The raised wooden deck constructed about 300 millimetres above adjacent level will be a minimal maintenance platform.

R U OK? Day, the Rotary Park playground lights and Council’s Main Office lights will shine yellow on Thursday 8 September 2022 to reinforce the power of a conversation in our community. Further information can be found at www.ruok.org.

For further information on what you can do to participate in Road Safety Week, please visit https:// bit.ly/3PwZQwL. Regional Arts Development Fund Public Applications Round One 2022-2023

Cassowary Coast relief teacher William Ritchie said he would not return to work while the Government continues to discriminate against teachers. Mr Ritchie said he has been vaccinated but still believes this is discrimination and will refuse to work for the Education Department for the rest of the"Thereyear. is a teacher shortage at the moment, and they need every teacher they can get but I have already rung and told the department that I will not be working for the rest of the year in protest," Mr Ritchie said.

New viewing platform at Flying Fish Point to take advantage of scenic views

Labor no longer for Queensland Workers

"Every parent in Queensland should be concerned that the Government is penalising their children's teachers for making a personal choice. We were already struggling with teaching staff, which has an effect on our children's education, before this disgraceful action.

Local team awarded Nature Play contract at Wongaling Beach

CCRC will provide further updates on the playground installation as it occurs.

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• Is it stopping at the amber light rather than speeding up to beat the red light; or

party founders would have fought tooth and nail against this type of tyranny to strip teachers and other education workers of any of their salary, simply because they have made a personal choice not to be vaccinated against Covid," Mr Knuth said. "These are average hard-working people. They are our family members and friends who contribute to their communities."FortheGovernment to act against people in such a manner and treat them basically as criminals is an absolute disgrace."Statements by the department made in the letter such as "lost trust" and "acted inappropriately" are degrading to these hard-working Queenslanders.

"They are talking about how serious this disciplinary action is, yet it doesn't matter if you are vaccinated or not; you can still get Covid and pass it on. This latest advice from the department to those affected is nothing short of vindictive and senseless.

• Is it resisting the urge to nudge into a long queue of traffic without properly giving way;

RADF provides funding to successful applicants for up to 70% of the total project cost. To download an application form and to find out more visit Council’s website, Grants and Funding page or contact the TYTO Regional Art Gallery on 4776 4725 or gallery@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

• Is it resisting the urge to park illegally to drop-off or pick-up a loved one;

Quiz Me Quick Authorised by the Queensland Government, William Street, Brisbane. Advertisement Queensland Health Plan We're expanding Townsville Hospital, and creating a new Mental Health Unit for Cairns Hospitalmeaning better healthcare for North Queensland.

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Teams of four guess different aspects of music from a chosen period. This year's music questions were from the '80s with a more mellow lineup than the usual rock and roll list from the '60s and '70s. While this suited some younger participants, it wasn't good news for the team named 'The Gutta Boys', who travel each year from South Australia to compete and have reigned as the winners for 7 of the last 10 years. This year the 'Blue Heroes' from Charters Towers won first place with the local team 'Cassowarriors,' who usually trail at the bottom of the pack, taking out second place. Third place was the 'Raging Revolutionaries' with team members from South Australia and Mission Beach. This year there were thirteen tables of teams with participants travelling from as far as Tasmania to join in the fun and frivolity.Funds are raised by teams paying to answer questions and other activities, including guessing the number of bottle tops and raffles and finishing with an auction of prizes donated by businesses around the region. The air guitar competition is hotly contested and is hilarious entertainment. The entry fee includes a smorgasbord meal for the guests at the end of the day. A special thanks go to the support team of roustabouts and scorers Angela Chapmen, Brendalee Foley, Dan Marshall, Lyndon Marshall and Jodie Smith and memory retainer Ned Marshall. Chappy said, "without the support team, the show wouldn't happen!".Thefunds raised for the past eight years have been donated to Mission BeachMissionCassowaries.Beach Cassowaries spokesperson Liz Gallie said, "We are so grateful for Chappy's support. "Funds donated to Mission Beach Cassowaries enable us to raise awareness and have input into planning that will help better protect cassowaries and the things people love about Mission Beach". Next year's event is already in the planning. The song for the air guitar competition is 'Choo Choo Mama' by Ten Years After. Chappy said, "So start practicing!" The theme will be 70's rock andTheroll.number of tables is capped at 15, so if you know your 70's music and would like to be part of the quiz fest being held in May 2023, call or email Chappy to find out more. 0418 898 940. quizmequick@iinet.net.au

NOTHING rivals the colourful fun-filled afternoon of entertainment at the private annual fundraiser held in the garden at Baden (Chappy) and Angela Chapman's privateTheresidence.event held last Saturday, August 20, marks the 16th year Chappy and Angela have raised funds for a community cause. A showman at heart, Chappy assumes the role of Quizmaster and takes to the stage for a fast-paced music quiz fest.

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If you and your Council are so grievously concerned with money, you should consider redirecting funding from the Australian Italian Festival, which surely, after many years of operation, no longer needs ratepayer funds to Nancysurvive.andI have supported the Café since the beginning because we believe that it is a way for our young people to receive excellent training and a qualification in hospitality without having to leave town.

As an added bonus, a valuable community asset is in use once more. I strongly urge you to reconsider this decision, have meaningful negotiations around the rent, keep the Café open and stem the exodus of young people from ourPeterAYourstown.faithfullyveryangryratepayerMills

Bishop Emilianos and Fr Dimitri Tsakas with members of the Philoptohos Ladies Association of Innisfail.

John Kotzas, President of the Dormition of Theotokos Innisfail presented Bishop Emilianos with two local books. Bishop Emilianos and Fr Dimitri Tsakas with committee members of The Dormition of the Theotokos Innisfail parish.

Letters to the editor

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Who Are We?

Letting Emotion Get the Better of them AS a Cowboys fan, I was devastated by the recent sudden passing of Paul Green, and I didn’t even know him. I can’t imagine how his friends and family feel. On the weekend, the Cowboys played the Sydney Roosters and were Lackluster. A reporter on the TV said, “They let emotion get the better of them, with premiership favourites below them now firing, it’s a bad time to let one drop,” as if she was trying to compare mourning with laziness. Since the tragedy, we have heard the usual lip service to mental healthcare. Suppose Peter Vlandys really wanted to lead by example. In that case, he could have postponed or cancelled the match or if Shane Webcke and Jonathon Thurston were too upset to do their jobs in the media? But the NRL still expected the players to run out on Saturday or at least somebody to run out on Saturday. Had he cancelled the game, of course, it would have been unfair to the Sydney Roosters, currently in a battle to make the semi-finals and always the favourites to win the game. So instead, a match that looked to be a real cracker was let down by the Cowboys’ poor performance, so again, we blame the team in mourning. There are things more important than Rugby League.

On October 26, 2004, Archbishop Stylianos ordained Emilianos a deacon in Adelaide, and in December of the same year, Emilianos had a transfer to Perth to establish the Holy Monastery of Saint John of the Mountain.Here,Emilianos received ordination to the priesthood and consecration as Abbot of the Holy Monastery by his Grace Bishop Nikandros on January 7, 2005. He became a Spiritual Father by Bishop Nikandros on March 23, 2008. Since then, with the Holy Archdiocese of Australia’s blessing, he travelled to Brisbane and Darwin for the Holy Sacrament of Confession.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI HIS Grace, Bishop Emilianos of Meloa received a warm welcome from the parish community of The Dormition of the Theotokos Innisfail during his inaugural visit as Bishop of Queensland to Far North Queensland. The Greek community felt honoured to have Bishop Emilianos visit their small but one of the oldest parishes in Australia and join in their Panayiri celebrations and the Birth of St John the Baptist on June 24. In 1934, under the guidance of Archbishop Timothos, the Greek Orthodox community of Innisfail constructed a place of worship, and its consecration took place on November 10, 1935. The Greek Orthodox Church in Innisfail was the first constructed outside of a capital city, second in Queensland and sixth in Australia. At the festive luncheon, attended by visitors from Tully, Cairns and Townsville, John Kotzas, President of the Dormition of Theotokos Innisfail, presented Bishop Emilianos with two books - the 60th anniversary of Dormition of Our Lady Innisfail Church and the 50th anniversary of Philoptohos Ladies Association of Innisfail.Emilianos of Meloa was born in 1971 on the island of Kalymnos. He completed his education at the ‘First’ Primary and ‘First Nikephorian’ High School in Kalymnos before studying at the School of Physiotherapy in Thessaloniki. After two months in the city, in 1989, Emilianos visited Mount Athos, where he met Saint Paisios, and formed a connection with the Holy Monastery of Simonos Petra and its Abbot, Elder Aimilianos. At the end of 1990, Emilianos became a novice monk at the Holy Monastery of Simonos Petra. In November 1993, tonsured a Great Schema Monk by Elder Aimilianos.

Dear Mayor Jayo,

On September 6, 2009, Emilianos received elevation to the rank of Archimandrite, by the late Archbishop Stylianos, at the Holy Monastery of St John of the Mountain.Atthe end of October 2019, His Eminence

The local Greek community welcomed Bishop Emilianos to Innisfail

Archbishop Makarios of Australia invited Emilianos to Sydney, where he received elevation to the position of Chancellor of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of our Lady. Since 2019, Emiliianos has been performing his Chancellor duties at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.Afteraunanimous election by the Holy and Sacred Synod of our Ecumenical Patriarchate as Bishop of Meloa on November 28, 2019, his ordination as a Bishop took place on Christmas Day of the same year in Sydney by his Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.

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SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN THERE are times in our lives where we just need to be reminded of who we are. The world around us will bring us doubts about who our God is. God is!: God is Everlasting, he never becomes tired or grows weary while simultaneously depositing new strength in us. (Isaiah 40:28) God is our provider and help, never sleeping but instead, watching over us. (Psalm 121:2-4) God grants us with overwhelming victory and never allows anything to separate us from his love. (Romans 8:35-39) God holds our concerns because he cares for us (1deeply.Peter 5:7) If you have seen God do good things for you, why would you doubt that he will continue to do good things for you? The world will also make you doubt who you are. So make sure you don’t forget who you are: We are co-heirs with Christ Jesus (Romans 8:17) We are more than conquerors. (Romans 8:37) We are his masterpiece and workmanship to do good We(Ephesiansworks.2:10)areGod’svery own possession. (1 Peter 2:9) We are called out from the darkness and into the (1light.Peter 2:9)

ON Friday night, I was shocked and angered to learn that you and your Council are evicting 4850 Training Café from the Tyto precinct over apparent rent issues with little or no attempts at finding a resolution. This is a venture that should be supported at almost any cost. Instead, with this appalling and callous decision, you have branded yourselves anti-youth, anti-training, anti-jobs, and anti-community.

Innisfail community pays homage to fallen soldiers on Vietnam Veterans' Day

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Individuals and other members of military units and community groups, including Innisfail Volunteer Coastguard and Queensland Fire & Rescue Service, also laid wreaths.

The Battle of Long Tan exemplifies Australian soldiers channelling the same attributes of bravery, teamwork and endurance their forebears displayed in earlier conflicts. By the time the Vietnam War had ended, over 60,000 Australians had served during a decade of conflict between 1962 and 1972, with the tragic loss of 521 lives and over 3,000 wounded.

The Battle of Long Tan was fought between the Australian Army and Viet Cong forces in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan in South Vietnam on August 18, 1966. This battle continued for over three hours in torrential rain amid the mud and shattered rubber trees. A total of 108 warriors from D Company (6RAR), outnumbered 20 - 1 and up against 2,500 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese enemy troops, triumphed with honour, decency and courage.Parade marshal Di Mecking brought the parade to attention. At the same time, the Last Post played, a minute's silence, reading of The Ode, followed by theBJReveille.Price said a dedication prayer before the piper Marc Darveniza played the lament for the wreath-laying ceremony.MickLevin laid a wreath for Long Tan Vets, Edmund Hitchings for 1 RAR, David Grima for all National Servicemen, Bob Davis for 9 RAR, Jeff Baines on behalf of CCRC Mayor, Peter Hutchinson for 9 RAR and Max Luxton for 3rd Cavalry regiment.CraigStrutt laid a wreath on behalf of Innisfail RSL, Cr Jeff Baines for Sergeant' Chicca' Baines, the fallen and Special Air Service, Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club, Di Mecking for 51 FNQR, Jason Sou for RAAF, Bob Raymond for RAN and AAFC CWOFF Leslie Cavanagh for 107SQN.

Di Mecking laid a wreath on behalf of Army - 51 FNQR.

Vietnam Veterans, branch members of Innisfail/Babinda/Tully National Servicemen’s Association of Australia and members of AAFC 107SQN.

An intimate group gathered for a solemn Vietnam Veterans' Day commemoration service at the Innisfail RSL cenotaph and paused to honour those who had made the supreme sacrifice.

Vietnam Veterans, ex-service men and National Servicemen stand at ease during the commemoration service in Innisfail.

As the Reveille played, the four flags rose to full mast, and the parade stood at ease before dismissal. Whilst in action, a total of 18 Australians lost their lives, with 24 wounded. However, that number exceeded any other single-day loss in the Vietnam War.

THIS year marks the 60th anniversary of Australia's Commitment to South Vietnam from 1962 - 1975.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

1st: Archie’s Law - Jockey: Frank Edwards; 2nd - Devil - Jockey: Chris Whiteley; 3rd - The Lout - Jockey: Nathan Day. Race 2 - QTIS Maiden Plate 900m1st: Rothero Essgee - Jockey: Denicious Smith, 2nd: Bean Warrior, Jockey: Nathan Day; 3rd: Cody’s Boy - Jockey: Wanderson D’Avila.

Results:

Junior (Under 13) Girls’ - Charlize Di Carlo (runner up) and Arison Deicke (winner).

Fashion, fun and fillies at Innisfail Banana Industry Race Day

Millinery winner - Donna Gandini.

Fashionable Filly (13 - 17 years) - Sophie Cockrem (winner) and Amelie Cockrem (runner up). Lady of the Track (Under 35 years) - Shynade Smith (runner up) and Dannii Kruckow (winner).

8 | Wet Tropic Times Friday, August 26, 2022COMMUNITY MARIA GIRGENTI HUNDREDS of punters flocked to the Innisfail Turf Club Banana Industry Race Day on August 13 for the massive nineraceAustralianprogram.Banana Growers’ Council sponsored the popular annual event and held a special luncheon for patrons in the covered pavilion. Judges Rebecca Conlan, Bianca Spannagle and Tim Marsh, selected the junior and senior Fashions on the Field entrants, with prizes and sashes presented to the overall winners.

Best Dressed Man - Peter Firth (runner up) and Peter Di Bella (winner).

Race 4 - Benchmark 45 Handicap 1,100m - 1st: Captivated - Jockey: Shane Pawsey; Trainer: Fred Wieland; 2nd: Sir Roland - Jockey: Nathan Day; Trainer: Jenny Ball; 3rd: Yabulu Princess - Jockey: Wanderson D’Avila - Trainer: TerryRaceMcGovern.5-Benchmark 60 Handicap 900m - 1st: Big Flash - Jockey: Stephen Wilson; 2nd: Sarandos - Jockey: Chris Whiteley; 3rd: Cochrane - Jockey: Wanderson D’Avila. Race 6 - Benchmark 55 Handicap 1,500m - 1st: Noir Jack - Jockey: Leeanne McCoy; 2nd: ZalmatianJockey: Nathan Day; 3rd: New Zealand horse, Always Sacred - Jockey: Chris Whiteley.Race7 - Benchmark 55 Handicap 1,500m - 1st: Fiorente Star - Jockey: Nathan Day; 2nd: Mystery ‘N’ Magic - Jockey: Stephen Wilson; 3rd: Mach Seven - Jockey: Masayuki Abe. Race 8 - Banana Cup Open Handicap 1,800m - 1st: Fast Train - Jockey: Chris Whiteley, 2nd: UK horse, New King - Jockey: Graham Kliese; 3rd: New Zealand horse, Play Me Now - Jockey: James Baker - Trainer: Stephen Potiris fromRaceInnisfail.9-Open Handicap 1,200m1st: Love On Sunday - Jockey: Stephen Wilson; 2nd: Loud Noise - Jockey: Masayuki Abe; 3rd: El of A SagaJockey: Denicious Smith. Fashions on the Field winners: Junior Girl (Under 13): Winner: Arison Deicke; Runner Up: Charlize Di Carlo Junior Boy (Under 13): Winner: Nate Austin; Runner Up: Eamon Gilbert Fashionable Filly (13-17 years): Winner: Sophie Cockrem; Runner Up: Amelie Cockrem Lady of the Track (Under 35 years): Winner: Dannii Kruckow; Runner Up: Shynade Smith Lady of the Track (35+ years): Winner: Angelique Di Bella; Runner Up: KymberleeMillinery:CockremWinner: Donna Gandini

Best Dressed Male: Winner: Peter Di Bella; Runner Up: Peter Firth Best Dressed Couple: Winner: Libby Spannagle and Leeroy Nain; Runner Up: Renee and Matty Day

Race 3 - Benchmark 45 Handicap 1,100m - 1st: Zakheera - Trainer: Megan Purvis; 2nd: Mymill - Trainer: Terry McGovern; 3rd: Haneda - Trainer: Maria Potiris from Innisfail.

Race 1 - 900m QTIS Maiden Plate

The next date on the local racing calendar is the Innisfail Annuals on Saturday, October 15, which is one of the biggest social events of the year.

Lady of the Track (35+ years)Angelique Di Bella (winner) and Kymberlee Cockrem (runner up). Best Dressed Couple - Leeroy Nain and Libby Spannagle (winners) and Renee and Matty Day (runners up).

Fashions on the Field judges Rebecca Conlan, Tim Marsh and Bianca Spannagle.

“I’d like to invite the Environment Minister to see with her own eyes the house that’s on the brink of falling into the Herbert River in Abergowrie or the property that has lost thirty to forty metres of riverbank in Hawkins Creek.“You bet the soil and debris from this collapsing house, which could possibly even contain asbestos, is falling straight into the Herbert River and potentially washing out to the GBR.

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So how do you strike a balance? Expectations

Prioritising and Structuring Time By this stage, you have probably realised that you need an extra 3 days a week and 10 hours a day to complete everything! Go through the lists with those around you to prioritise what needs to be done and when. Consider their expectations and needs as well as your own.

Once you have prioritised the tasks and worked out where you need to be and when it’s time to put it in a format you can use. Some people use a calendar, a diary or phone reminders. By blocking out time - work, family and time for yourself - it is easier to strike a dayto-dayOncebalance.weare on top of what is expected of us each day, it will not be so hard to cope when something out of the blue happens. Health and exercise Try to structure time to look after your health. As most of us are very time-poor, try to combine things, exercise and family time go well together; take a walk, ride, or play a game. Remember to structure sleep into your daily routine; if you miss sleep one day, it will affect you the next. Poor diet and lack of exercise also negatively impact energy levels, sleep, and resilience. Try not to take work home with you Easy to say!!! But what about when your family’s future and quality of life depends on the health of your business or your job? By being open about it, at least your family will understand why you have to work so much and why you’reRemember,stressed.it’s not about big changes, by doing a little bit every week to strike a better balance, you improve your health, reduce your stress and improve your quality of life.

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Dametto calls for matched funding to resolve Herbert River erosion impacts

Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon has announced the State Labor Government will fund $1.2 million for a range of on-ground remediation work and research at the Spyglass Research Station in the Burdekin region.

The first step is to have a clear understanding of everything that you are expected to do. Work out who needs your time; boss, partner, children, self, and others; others may include community groups and sporting teams that you may be involved in. Don’t forget to include yourself. We tend to put ourselves last, which will only add to the problem. The best way to work out what everyone expects from your time is to ask them. Make a list of your own needs and wants so that you have a clear understanding of yourself before you start trying to include everyone else.However, sometimes when you try to have these conversations with a loved one, they can sometimes be challenging. Remember, if you are having difficulty striking a balance, they may be as well.

TRYING to strike a balance in life is never easy, especially when we are increasingly stressed. The good news is it can be achieved, you are not alone, and we are here to help. Unfortunately, most of the time, we do not balance. We simply lean (or are pulled) towards the most urgent thing, and then we lean towards the next task. However, we make it harder for ourselves in the long run by dealing with only the most urgent task or issue.

The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully, opening hours Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 4 pm, and open until 6 pm on Wednesdays.Toregister your interest or more info about groups and other services, please call 40 681 004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre. com.au or follow us on Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.”

NICK DAMETTO- MEMBER FOR HINCHINBROOK STATE Member for Hinchinbrook and Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto, is calling for $1.2 million matched funding to assist Hinchinbrook’s landowners in addressing the erosion impacts along the Herbert River.

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The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast.

State Member for Hinchinbrook and KAP Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto at affected property in Hawkins Creek.

“The State Labor Government is quick to point the finger at our farmers for sediment runoff, but it appears they are quick to turn a blind eye to pressing issues such as erosion along the Herbert River.”

“The Herbert River is a river system prone to erosion due to the sheer volume of water that flows through each wet season. There’s only so much adjacent landholders can do with limited funds to protect the banks that continue to erode.

The Hinchinbrook MP said if the State Labor Government is concerned about erosion and sediment runoff to the GBR, it should invest in solutions for the Hinchinbrook region, where houses are on the brink of falling into the Herbert River.

The funding will help graziers and landowners develop cost-effective solutions to address the impacts of gully erosion on local waterways and the Great Barrier Reef (GBR). Minister Scanlon said gully erosion occurs over time when rainfall or floodwater washes away soil along natural drainage lines or around roadways and dirt tracks.“The soil enters waterways where it becomes suspended sediment and reaches the reef where it blocks the light that seagrasses and corals need to grow,” Minister Scanlon said.

“Recently, we have been advocating for increased funding for the Herbert River Improvement Trust to help maintain, restore and future-proof the banks of the Herbert from further erosion,” Mr Dametto said.

“The poultry standards are part of a suite of animal welfare standards and guidelines that aim to harmonise animal welfare legislation and provide clarity and consistency for industry and consumers,” he said. “The new standards will also assure Australia’s trading partners that we have strong standards of animal welfare.”

East coast black jewfish season closed after catch limit reached

“These standards cover a range of welfare requirements for poultry including chickens, ducks, pigeons and emus,” Minister Watt said.

Other proposed changes include the provision of water to all ducks, environmental stimulation for breeding chickens, and improvements to the minimum light intensity and required periods of darkness, ventilation, and temperature parameters for all poultry species.Minister Watt said there was strong interest in the standards following 167,000 public submissions during the consultation period.

TO CRUSH 930,399 2022 to dateWeek Independent Panel Finalises Proposed New National Poultry Standards

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said the proposed standards balanced contemporary animal welfare science with feedback from an extensive engagement process that was part of the independent review.

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The following rules apply to ensure the sustainability of black jewfish: a commercial catch limit of 20 tonnes per year on the east coast and 6 tonnes per year in the Gulf of Carpentaria; a recreational in-possession limit of 1 for recreational anglers, with black jewfish becoming a no-take species when the commercial catch limit is reached; a requirement for black jewfish and mulloway to be kept whole while on board a vessel in any Queensland waters in order to prevent the processing of the fish at sea to remove the valuable swim bladders, and for scaly jewfish to be kept whole while on board vessels on the east coast; and closures to all fishing around key aggregation areas of Hay Point and Dalrymple Bay coal terminal.

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“This will provide certainty for industry, allow producers to plan for the future and assure the public that Australia’s poultry standards balance contemporary science and community expectations.”

In the 2021-2022 financial year, Australian hens laid 6.3 billion eggs worth $1.1 billion in supermarket sales. The annual value of chicken meat production is over $2.85 billion. Australians consume more chicken meat per capita than any other kind of meat. Percentage C.C.S. 12.27 Crop 1,480,000 BALANCE

THE commercial 20-tonne catch limit for black jewfish in Queensland’s east coast waters has been reached, putting the species off-limit to all fishers until next year.Fisheries Queensland Executive Director Dallas D’Silva said black jewfish was now a no-take species for commercial and recreational fishers in east coast waters until early 2023. “All fishers are reminded that the notake applies to all east coast waters, while the key areas where black jewfish aggregate at Hay Point and the Dalrymple Bay coal terminal are closed to all fishing to protect the species,” he said.“Fishing for black jewfish in the Gulf of Carpentaria remains open at this stage until a 6-tonne annual limit is reached.”

“It also proposes the phase-out of conventional chicken cages, commonly known as battery cages, over the next 10 to 15 “Statesyears.and Territory governments must now look at the standards with all agriculture ministers to consider the next steps by early 2023.

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“It is my hope that all states and territories will work together to ensure nationally consistent regulations for poultry.

10 | Wet Tropic Times Friday, August 26, 2022REAL ESTATE TULLY SUGAR CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 12 ENDED 19/8/22 Tonnes Cane Crushed 121,540 1,141,007 Tonnes Cane Crushed per hour 745 689 C.C.S. 12.99 12.39 Crop estimate for season 2,900,000 BALANCE TO CRUSH 1,758,993 2022 to dateWeek HERBERT REGION CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK 10 ENDED 20/8/2022 Tonnes Cane Crushed 204,342 1,608,789 binAverageweight 6.9T 8.8T C.C.S. 12.39 11.72 Crop estimate for season 4,700,000 BALANCE TO CRUSH 3,091,211 2022 to dateWeek SOUTH JOHNSTONE MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS FOR WEEK ENDED 21/8/2022 Tonnes Cane Crushed 81,659 549,601

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Poultry Panel has finalised the development of proposed new Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines for Poultry, which have now been made public.

Mr D’Silva said black jewfish were vulnerable to overfishing, and there was a risk of black-marketing due to the extremely high market prices for their swim“Significantbladders.penalties can be imposed on fishers caught doing the wrong thing,” he “Anysaid.commercial or recreational fisher found in possession of black jewfish during the closure will be in breach of the Fisheries Act and could face a maximum fine of “Any$143,750.fisherfound in possession of commercial quantity of black jewfish, with the intention of black marketing the fish, may be subject to a maximum fine of $431,250 or three-years imprisonment.”

Crushed 37.10%

For information about the management of black jewfish in Queensland, visit www.daf.qld.gov.au.FollowFisheries Queensland on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (@ DAFQld).

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THE Cardwell Tropical Mountain Bike Trials Business Case has full funding, thanks to a combined funding effort from the Cardwell community, Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the Queensland Government. Tourism portfolio holder Councillor Renee McLeod said the community concept of the Cardwell Tropical Mountain Bike Trails Project would continue to be driven by the community.

"Together we have already achieved completion of the early mountain bike infrastructure - Cardwell Pump Track andHinchinbrookfacilities." MP, Nick Dametto, congratulated CCRC and the Cardwell Tropical Mountain Bike Network for their advocacy and efforts in securing funding through Queensland Government's LGGSP."Theincreasing popularity of mountain biking has fuelled the development of trails and competitive events all over Australia and with Cardwell's diverse terrain and magnificent scenery this project has the opportunity to restore the region's tourism industry," Mr Dametto said."Cardwell, which is located between Townsville and Cairns and surrounded by beautiful natural assets like Hinchinbrook Island, Cardwell Spa Pools and Five Mile Creek, throw some challenging mountain bike trails in the mix, and you have the right formula to create the ultimate eco-tourism destination.Council's partnership with the Girramay Traditional Owners, Cardwell Community representatives and other key stakeholders will continue as the project progresses.

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Community, Council and State to fund a business case for ride destination

For more information on the Cardwell Tropical Mountain Bike Trail Project, please visit gov.au/CardwellMTBproject.www.cassowarycoast.qld.

"The business case will evaluate the benefits, costs and risk associated with establishing a world-class network of mountain bike trails in Cardwell and highlight the economic benefit which this project could bring to Cardwell, the Cassowary Coast and the broader Far North Queensland Region," Councillor McLeod said. As part of the Queensland Government's 2022-24 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP), Council has secured $60,000 toward the Cardwell Tropical Mountain Bike Trails Business Case, in addition to $15,000 raised by Cardwell Care and the Cardwell and District Community Branch of the Bendigo Bank.

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The LGGSP provides funding to support councils to deliver priority infrastructure projects that improve the liveability of communities and support economic growth and employment.

At the July local government meeting, Council approved a contribution of $25,000 to be reallocated towards the business case, following the postponement of the 2022 TARGA Great Barrier Reef event, resulting in a fully funded business case now.

Councillor McLeod said since the community invited Council to assist and support their vision, they have adapted its project management and engagement processes to complement the community leadership, partner with the community in decision-making, and provide agility to adapt to community and Girramay timelines and methods.

Late of Atkinson St. Ingham Loving Husband of Matina (deceased); Father & Father in-law of Manole & Lesley, Van & Olga, Kerry & John Russo; Much loved Grandfather; and Friend to many.

12 | Wet Tropic Times Friday, August 26, 2022 CLASSIFIEDSTimesWETTROPIC FUNERAL NOTICES SHOP LOCAL POSITIONS VACANT imes WET TROPICT SEENBEINTHEWETTIMESFuneral Home – Chapel & Crematorium Bronze Plaques – Funeral Bonds 18 Scullen Avenue Innisfail (07) 4061 6806 66 Butler Street, Tully (07) 4068 1188 Members of the Australian Funeral Directors Assoc. Servicing the Cassowary Coast for Three Generations WANTED TO BUY | FOR SALE | COMMUNITYWantedNOTICES Price to erect 6x9m boat shed South Mission Kit on site 0418187391 HOUSE AND PET SITTER With Requiredreferencesfrom15th of September for Approx. 5 weeks 5km from Tully ph: 40686152 POSITION VACANT Flegler Group require an experienced irrigation person at TGR farm. Phone Peter: 0439 737 656 or email resume to fleglergroupptyltd@bigpond.com POSITIONS VACANT Flegler Group require two tractor drivers experienced in v-blading and butt injecting at TGR farm. Phone Peter: 0439 737 656 or email resume to fleglergroupptyltd@bigpond.com Tully Nursing Home Inc Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Tully Nursing Home Inc. will be held in the Leisure Lounge of Tully Nursing Home on Wednesday 21st September 2022 at 7.00pm. Management Committee Nomination forms are available from Tully Nursing Home & will need to be returned by 14th September.

All Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Greek Orthodox Funeral Service of the late Lex Kanakis which is to commence at 11.00am Friday, 2nd September, 2022 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Abbott Street, Ingham followed by his interment in the Lawn Section of the New Ingham Cemetery. An Invitation to attend is also extended to Members of the Ingham Rotary Club. Flowers accepted and or Donations to Ingham Palliative Carers Committee, PO Box 155, Ingham Qld 4850 would be appreciated.

KANAKIS – Alexandros (Lex) (Aged 89)

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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 6pm Vigil Mass, Sat 9am, Sun, 13 Mars St, Tully Our Lady Star of the Sea, 5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday), 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Parishes:Catholic St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd St Teresa’s,10amTrebonne, Cassowary Coast UnitingInnisfail,Churchs: 10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach, Tully Tongan Uniting, 9am, Sun, 16 Mcquillan st,Tully, Ingham District Churches:UnitingIngham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues) St AlbansChurch,Anglican 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial 9am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach Holy Trinity (Ingham) 6 pm Saturday Service. 9:30 am, Sunday. 37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham All Souls, 7:30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

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Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell Mission Beach Family Church, 6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell

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PRIZE winning team of the barefoot bowls played on August 18 was Robyn Fascetti, Patrick Dickerson & Jim Dickerson defeating Chris Johnson, Jan Johnson & Stan Richards 10 - 9 Dianne Tomba, Danny Chappell & Maria Moore defeated Mark Girgenti, Mylanda Cole & John Lone 22 - 3 Jackpot did not go off, now standing at $129OnFriday, August 19, 16 players contested in the men’s Friday pairs: Winners of the day were Jim Dicherson & Peter Herman 25 defeating Kevin Lawlor & Cliff Johnson 6 Allan Dow & Terry George defeated Russell Peterson & Ian Fisher 19 - 11

Mixed Social Bowls results for August 21:Prize winning team was Maria Moore, John Hamlyn & Elsa Piotto defeating Judy Fenoglio, Norma Evans & Alf Di Bella 27 - 19 (19 points to 8) Mylanda Cole, Leslie Deal, Dave Horsley & Ren Cantatore defeated Jim Dickerson, Grace Cockrell, John Eddleston & John Piotto 20 - 16 (17 points to 10) Bev Eddleston, Max Thompson, Luisa Di Bella & Allen Torielli defeated Chris Deal, Peter Reyland. Janese Craven & Stan Richards 19 - 14 (17 points to 10) Men’s competition results: Handi-cap singles Dwain Piotto defeated Russell Peterson 31 - 21 Stan Richards defeated Michael Bube 31 - 25

John Hamlyn & Andrew Cole defeated Laurie Molochino & Stan Richards 2216 Pat Ryan & Ian Muldowney defeated Gary Brierley & Tony Koop 12 - 11

Innisfail Ladies Bowls ON Wednesday, patroness, Audrey Rackley, very generously sponsored a trophy day with six teams taking to the green.There were four games of triples played and two games of pairs. The overall winners were Louise Hoskins and Lyn Stevenson (it was an ‘ell of a day!). They had two convincing wins of 115 and 9 - 4. Ladies will participate in the second George Kotzas sponsored day on Saturday then the TFNQDLBA Graded Fours on Monday. Next Wednesday, Ann Rule and Joan Atkinson will play Jan Edgerton and Caterina Cook in a further round of the Club Three Bowl Pairs. Silkwood Bowls SUNDAY, August 21, was Silkwood Bowls Club 70th Anniversary. Members past and present were acknowledged for their continued support over the past 70 years. Our members were joined by our annual visiting bowlers and bowlers from Innisfail & Tully Bowls Club for a wonderful afternoon of 2 games of 3 bowl triples. Meat trays from Bishops Silkwood Butchery were the prizes for the1stday.place winners were Rod Bradley, Ken Clark & Daniel Gauci with a score of 25,2nd place winners was Sergio, Dan Dunne & Ann Hollingsworth with a score of 24,3rd place winners was Delmo Tarditi, David Thomas & Mirella Berryman with a score of 21. Congratulations to all our winners.Wednesday, August 24, 2022 was 3 games of triples, team Terry Corocorah, Anna Della Bella & Tim Wallis being defeated by Sergio, Jim Dalmer & Cyril Large 21 to 19. Ron Giveen, Pete & Ann Hollingsworth defeated Brian Brooks, Alan Hudson & Mirella 31 to 8. Team Mick de Vries, Neil Lawrence & Jenny Dalmer defeated team Delmo Tarditi, Barry Green & Rob 28 to Our19.social days are Wednesday & Sundays with sign in at 1 pm for a 1.30 pmDuestart.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.

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Ingham Bowls

Social Selector: P Herman

Last Sunday, Silkwood Bowls Club celebrated its 70th anniversary, where 25 bowlers enjoyed a BBQ and participated in club-selected three bowl triples - two games of 10 ends. First prize winners: Snow Clark (Innisfail), Daniel Gauci and Rod Bradley (Silkwood) with a score of 25.

Bowls News

Silkwood Bowls Club President Lee-ann Mayell (far right) congratulated runners up, Dan Dunne, Ann Hollingsworth (Silkwood) and Sergio Dalla Pozza (Innisfail) - with a score of 24.

The final of handi-cap singles will now be played between Dwain Piotto & Stan Richards on a date to be announced. Inter-club results Ingham v Macknade Terry White Chemmart Trophy Ingham 2 Mkd 1 Royal Hotel Trophy Ingham 3 Mkd 1 Barefoot bowls are played on Thursdays between 6 pm - 8 pm Call 47762117 before 5:30 pm to have your name put on the board. New players are welcomed to come and try playing bowls. The club have lots of bowls for you to use.Men’s Friday afternoon pairs are played at 2:15 pm Names into the club before 1:45 pm K Walker on men’s pairs duty for AugustMixed26social bowls are played every Sunday at 1:30 pm Names to be into the by 12:30 pm New players and visitors welcomed to comeRostersalong.for August 28: Bar roster: K Walker

Winner:Women:Joyce Valenti – Rowes Bay (39 points)

Runner Up: Betty Favier – Tully (37 points C/B)

Top of the Rundown: Lee Irvine – Ingham (37 points)

Rundown: J. Reed, B. Quadrio, D.Giles, K. Marshall, C. Smith (Tropical Coast Vets) L. Martin, M. Schultink, C. Lloyd (Rowes Bay) Pinshots: 0-20 H’cp. 2nd shot #10: Lyn Martin (Rowes Bay)

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Runner Up: Gary Cantoni – Ingham (42 points) Top of the Rundown: Allan Cockburn – Ingham (40 Rundown:points) M.Fluerty M.Dann, A.Cantoni, R. Favier, B. Scanlon, G. Gianotti, M. Poggioli, S. Finn, R. Kerkwyk, H. Matthews, M. Smith (Tropical Coast Vets) A.Schultink, N. Napier, R. Wilkinson, G. Ballinger, M. Valenti, S. Martin, J. Coope, D. Scott, S. Holmes (Rowes Bay Vets) Pinshots: 0-15 H’cp. 2nd shot #6: Norm Napier (Rowes Bay) 16-20 H’cp.2nd shot #7: Henry Matthews (Ingham) 21-25 H’cp. 1st shot #10: Geoff Gianotti (Ingham) 26+ H’cp. 2nd shot #9: Mike Dann (Ingham)

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LAST Thursday’s social bowls winners were Sergio Dalla Pozza, Sam Pagano and Dennis Ryan. New members and visitors are most welcome, with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start.

2ndPinshots:shot#10 – Julie Reed Last shot #2/16 – Lesley Beltrame Longest Putt #1/15 – Eva Milgate

Ingham Ladies Bowls

Jack Attack on Thursday night is continuing to be a very enjoyable night. Please feel free to come down and check out the competition. New players are always welcome. Cheers! Innisfail Men’s Bowls

Winner:Results:Julie Reed (34 points C/B) Runner Up: Lee Irvine (34 points)

21-30 H’cp. 2nd shot #12: Joyce Valenti (Rowes Bay) 31+ H’cp. 3rd shot #4: Cheryl Lloyd (Rowes Bay)r Next week’s game August 30, 2022, is in Cardwell and is a single stableford event. Please be there by 8.30 for a 9 am start.

What a fantastic Saturday it was! Generously sponsored by The Shack (Lorina and Jake Priestley) Lots of laughs as Lorina handed out the prizes. Thanks so much! Beautiful sunshine and smiles all round with over 35 players competing in the Stroke event. And Rob Milini tried his hardest to win all the meat trays in the raffle but was exposed and it was 68 Vesa Hyytinen 69 Jamie Smith 70 (C/B) Brice Henry Team 6 Rod Tennant/Pauline Edwards/Rita Hudson Team 7 Robyn Brunello/Pam Goodwin/Steve Watts Team 8 Bev Achilles/Ken Cowan/Dave Mc Grath After Smoko Team 1 {12) v Team 2 (13). Team 4 (9) v Team 7 (14). Team 5 (19) v Team 8 (1). Team 6 (11) V Team Winning3(9)Team Ray Downing/Dennis Shirlaw/Mary Bacic. Runner up Team Rod Tennant/Pauline Edwards/ Rita Hudson. In Championship Consistency Bev Achilles 153 defeated Des Roberts 147. Joanne Townsend 152 defeated Gavin Buick 128.

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On Saturday, August 27, is Mixed bowls sponsored by Rothnie’s Pharmacy with names to be in by 12:30 pm.The Innisfail Bowls club AGM is on Sunday, September 11 at 10.30 am, and club memberships are now due.

Next week’s game August 31, 2022, is Nilo and Antionette Martin Trophy Day, a stableford event.

Runners Up: Jayden and Ian Swarbrick (70 points C/B)

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70 2/11NTP’sKim Robertson 2/11 Arthur Gray 9/18 Betty Favier 9/18 Andrew Frazer Thursday Baida Sporters Results: Thanks again to our generous sponsor Baida 9Chickens.HoleBrice Henry 20 6 Hole Steve Wells 14 (C/B) NTP’sKevinPuttsTanePhilRundownsBaronTakaiPeaseWoops!We forgot to put them out! Great results and congratulations everybody. Next Saturday will feature the very special 4BBB Mick Baillie Classic. His generously donated prizes total $1000! Longest drives. Nearest the pins everywhere... you name it! Be there! Golf News Tully Bowls WEDNESDAY, August 17. 24 Bowlers played 18 Ends of 2-4-2. Peter Smith/ Pam Staier 21 v Ron French/Joam Mercer 17. Dennis Shirlaw/Joy Pears 14 v Joanne Townsend/Eileen 17. John Taylor/Steve Gorrie 12 v Gavin Buick/Des Roberts 26. Ray Downing/Jill Watts 14 v Steve Davis/Peter Batley 26. Robyn Brunello/Toni Buick 9 v Michael Knight/Richard 18. Peter Benson/Anthony 20 v Bob Woodford/Lyn Davis Winning pair was Gavin Buick and Des Roberts. Each receiving $10 IGA Card and $5. Sunday, August 21. We played 2 Games of 10 ends on a lovely afternoon. 3 rinks of Triples and 1 rink of pairs. Team 1 Peter Smith/Judy Hood 17 v Team 2 John Taylor/Joan MercerTeam6.3 Ron French/Joanne Townsend/ Jill Wats11 v Team 4 Des Roberts/Val Zamora/Colleen Tennant 7. Team 5 Ray Downing/Dennis Shirlaw/Mary Bacic 12 v

THE Mammino/Bachiella Trophy was played at Noorla green between, Ingham, Macknade and Noorla and the Ingham Ladies took home the Trophy. It was a lovely morning, thank you Noorla for your hospitality.Socialgames at our club: L. DiBella, J. Casanovas, K. Rotondo, P. Miguel 19 v J. Fenoglio, J. Craven, A. Rutherford, E. Piotto 14. M. Spano, B. eddleston, M. moore 21 v D. Gosney, R. Doherty, W. Coe 6. Players for Noorla Trophy Wed. August 31, 8.15 am. L. Melvin, E. Piotto, N. Evans, S. Ryan, J. Fenoglio, L. Di Bella, J. Craven, A. Rutherford. Check Facebook page for competition next week. Social play at club pm. Babinda Bowls SOCIAL bowls on Thursday, winners were: Brandon Smith, Ann & Gavin Omodei, runner-up Darryl Jensen, Dan McCullock & Rusty. Social bowls on Sunday, winners were Brett, Penny & Luke, runner-up were Allan, Ken & Joan. Names in by 1 for 1.30 pm start on Thursday. Sunday August 28, will be the Babinda Men’s 4’s, sponsored by Norweld Australia. This is a crowded weekend of bowls, with the doubling up of club events!!

As a result, we are 6 players short of only having 12 teams. Any bowler interested in a game, please give Ron a call on 40672092.

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Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers

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Winner:Menvisit.Results:Paul Menegon – Ingham (42 points C/B)

Rundown: Damian DiBella & Joe Pennisi (70), Women’s Competition: On Wednesday August 17, 2022, we played the second round of the MacDonald Cup, a single Stableford event. The course was in terrific condition, thanks to the dedicated volunteers who do such a great job maintaining it. There are three rounds of MacDonald Cup qualifying, the last one being held on October 5 with the 2 best Stableford scorers playing off in a match play competition. There were some very close scores and a countback decided the result on the day.

Wet Tropic Times | 17Friday, August 26, 2022 SPORT Ingham Golf Club UPCOMING events: August 27 – Single Stableford August 28 – Hotel Hinchinbrook August Monthly Medal September 3 – Single Stroke September 4 – Players Championship Rnd 6 SaturdayResults:Competition

Tully Golf

Sunday Competition Cosca Aggregate Stableford – 2 player

Winners:(14/8/22)ScottLane & Aurelio Mason (74 points)

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After a great game of controlled bowling from both teams, Jim Martinod, Michael Roots and Mal Clifford defeated Alf Strano, Alf Siliato and Snow Clark in a game of Club Triples. Players, please check the notice board for games in the Triples, Mixed Pairs and Consistency Singles.

Winner: Ted Garrigon (37 points C/B) Runner Up: Julie Reed (37 points) Rundown: Ian Swarbrick (35 C/B), Jayden Swarbrick (35), Allan Cockburn (34 C/B), Mark Gusmeroli (34).

SATURDAY, August 20, Competition Results:

Stableford (13/8/22)

THIS week August 23, 2022, we played in Ingham. This was the return visit by Rowes Bay and a great field of forty-eight players enjoyed the day. Many thanks to the large number of Rowes Bay golfers who travelled to Ingham for our event. The course was in excellent condition thanks to all our hardworking volunteers. The competition was a single Stableford event. Tropical Coast Veteran golfers are due to go to Rowes Bay on October 4 for our return

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What is the ruling?

Scott Nuttall won the IGC Monthly Medal on August 6.

2nd: Jake Cockle 22pts c/b 3rd: Caine Cockle (Junior) 22pts NTP - Colin Bidgood

Innisfail Golf Club

2nd: John Slater 36pts

THE sun is shining, and the weather has been spectacular of late in time for two full days of golf last weekend.

A – Patto is disqualified B – The penalty is disqualification; however, the match committee may waive this. C – There is no penalty Answer – C. Rule 3.3b. This week’s Quiz During the Club Championships, Jake started with 14 clubs and has left his clubs beside the green. Tiny has backed into them with his cart and bent his 8-iron.

Last Sunday, Innisfail junior golfers competed in the Innisfail Junior Open organised by the club’s junior Coordinator Cindy Cockle. Please check out Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page to keep up with golf around the region.

Upcoming Events

1/10 - 4/13 - Debra Smith/Geoff Johnston, 7/16 - Luke 2/11Peters-Colin Bidgood, 5/14 - Luke Peters, 8/17 - E Nest

Last Saturday, the club hosted the Hoad Business Development Stableford, followed by the Innisfail Junior Open on Sunday.

1st:ResultsNorm Stewart 23pts c/b

1st:ResultsMark Schafer 23pts 2nd: Jake Cockle 19pts 3rd: Ryan Thwaite 18pts NTP - Colin Bidgood

Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm groups of 4 permitted Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm - online bookings

The Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Innisfail Open, a FNQ Player of the Year and Selection Series event is on September 3 – 4 and the course will be in top condition.

Scott Nuttall won the IGC Monthly Medal on August 6. Norm Stewart won Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on August 10. Jake Cockle finished second in Wednesday’s All Sporters and Friday’s Sporters competition on August 10 and 12.

Last week’s Quiz During the Monthly Medal, instead of recording his usual signature on his score card, Patto records his initials.

Colin Lyons and Allan Gould started ok with 34 points each. Mick Wilkinson stayed in the zone to shoot the 37 points with a wash and hold the clubhouse lead. The afternoon groups bolted up the leader board, with the Lyons boys and Bryce Hoad tied on 35 points, with a wash or two each.

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John Slater also played well and could have grabbed the lead without a wash on 12, but finished on 36 points, even with his handicap. Congratulations to Wilko for holding his nerve coming down the stretch.

3rd: Stephen Lyons 35pts c/b

PLAYERS presented some decent scores again last week - is it the fact we had a bit of run on the fairways?

Nomination forms for the Innisfail Open are available at the bar. IGC Rules & Etiquette

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A - Jake can replace the club or continue to use it in its damaged state. B - Jake cannot replace the club but may use it in its damaged state. C - Jake can replace the club and must not use it in its damaged state. Fresh from a spell, Norm Stewart quietly went about his business and got the win over the Cockles in Wednesday’s All Sporters 9-hole competition on August 10.

Last Saturday, August 20, we played a S'ford event with Dot Corrin coming in with a winning score of 39, followed by Geoff Grainger R/Up on a c/back to Liz Marland on 33. NTP: Men’s- #2/11 taken by Scott Welsh - #4/13 All-In Greg Eales Ladies Liz Marland on #5/14. This Saturday, August 27, a 2 Ball Ambrose will be played sponsored by KLP Taxation and on Sunday, August 28, is the Innisfail Hospital Charity Day: a 9 Hole 4BBB Ambrose will be played/choose your partner – Tee-off is 9am/Shot Gun Start- be there by 8.00 to enjoy your scrumptious Breakfast. Enjoy your games.

1st:ResultsMick Wilkinson 37pts

Golf

The 36-hole individual stroke event costs $60 per player ($30 per day), which includes competition fees and catered lunch. Golfers in Men’s A, B and C Grades and Ladies Division 1 and 2 with daily gross and nett prizes and a total prize pool of $2,500.

A great field competed for prizes in the Goondi Hill Hotel Stableford on Saturday, August 13, where the course did not give up any easy scores.

What is the ruling?

Last Tuesday's comp [16th] Fran Lomas won with 37 S'ford with R/Up Bill Tofler on 36. NTP Mens #2/11 taken by Ken Gear, with the Approach on #6/15 won by Rob Wright. Sporters Thursday August 18 played the 1st 9 Stroke: Winner: - Geoff Grainger 25 - R/Up: Fran Lomas 29, with Graham Roberts 3rd on 30 - Geoff also won the least putts with 11. NTP's: - Paul Marland took #1 and #2 - Walter Miller #3 - Rod Rackley #4 and the Approach #7 with John Frazar taking the Approach on #9. The winners and the Club would like to thank Island Coast Radiators for their sponsorship last Thursday.

NTPs

3/12 - Stephen Lyons, 6/15 - Andrew Rose, 9/18 - Allan Gould

September 3 - 4 - Vandeleur & Todd Solicitors Innisfail Open

One player played better than their handicap for the day.

Another player fresh from a spell shot a personal best of nine at Friday Sporters competition on August 12.

1st:ResultsScottNuttall 70 nett 2nd: Luke Peters 70 nett 3rd: Allan Gould 71 nett NTPs and Longest Putt 1/10 – Marc Di Carlo, 2/11 – Stephen Todd, 7/16 –Jake Cockle 3/12 – Troy Jones, 4/13 – Ian McDonald, 9/18 – Paul 5/14Tattam– Trent Mann, 6/15 – Trent Mann A huge thank you to the grounds crew for their efforts preparing the course.

Representatives from Friends of the Red Cross Innisfail, Herberton, Gordonvale and Tully branches also attended.Thebranch’s

Cairns Kangaroos- While sitting outside the top 5, the Cairns-based side will still make a good run for the flag because they basically have nothing to lose. Always boasting a formidable forward pack, the blue and gold army will be ready to take them all on.

Innisfail – Our only chance of a Cassowary Coast team challenging the comp, Leon Hallie, has them primed for a big September. With the games getting fewer for the legendary Robbie Haren in 2022, this could be the perfect way to send him out the only way he deserves, a champion. Watch for my man Dan Sigs to have a big final. Cairns Brothers- If Star Wars has the Force, then the CDRL finals will always have the fish. The Brethren have featured in every finals campaign since the Great Wall of China was built, and they often win too. Don’t write the fish off yet, even if you don’t like them.

Branch President Helen Walsh (left), presented Melina Andrijevic with a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of her 10 years of service as Treasurer.

Incoming office bearers received their Badges from Councillors Teresa Millwood and Trudy Schui. Over the past 12 months, the group, which currently has 55 members had an active presence in the community. Members attended the ANZAC Day services at Silkwood State School, Kurrimine Beach dawn service and march.Members made trauma teddies and delivered them to the Innisfail Hospital, Silkwood and South Johnstone Ambulances.Thebranch successfully secured a grant for $2,500 to purchase a laptop, printer, two gazebos, a trestle table and small tables. This year, the branch sent $4,000 to Australian Red Cross headquarters. The branch holds Hoy at Kurrimine Beach Motel on the first Wednesday of each month at 9.00 am, followed by a meeting at 11.00 am. On the second Sunday of the month, the branch has a stall at the Kurrimine Beach Progress Association Markets selling merchandise, coffee/tea, scones and the Red Cross recipe book, now in its seventh edition. These monthly markets run from 7.00 am until 12.00 noon at the Kurrimine Beach Progress Hall. The branch always welcomes new members, and anyone wanting to find out more information can contact Helen Walsh on 0419 687 776.

Member for Hill Shane Knuth and Chairman CCRC Mayor Mark Nolan with Silkwood- Kurrimine Beach Red Cross branch 2022 - 2023 office bearers.

Wet Tropic Times | 19Friday, August 26, 2022 SPORT AS the Cairns District Rugby League 2022 season comes to the final hurdle of the annual musical chairs for the finals spot, all clubs in the top 6 still have a chance to take the title at Barlow Park.

Mossman Port Douglas Sharks- The team to beat. Winning the last few years of the CDRL flag usually means you’re at the top of the mountain, and the Sharks have been peaking right at the business end of the season. After Yarrabah took out the last title, the Sharks will be keen to finish the season as the number 1 team in the north. It was with great sadness that the news broke of the passing of local legend John Preece. As many would retell of their time in the sun with the great man, mine started back when I had just started playing under 18s for the Tully Tigers. I had heard great stories of John playing days up north and later coaching in around the Mulgrave area. Still, it was his love of entertainment and media work that I came to love the bloke. Wherever he would do a show, footy presentation, or the CDRL Grand Final day, I would go to all of them just to see him. I would often sit with John and talk footy as if I was at the local library, getting as much information as I could about the past players and what he thought of the state of today’s game. He would tell me about the players he coached and what to look for in a person to be able to coach into footballers. He was the voice of every Tully Tigers home game and would usually take the piss out of anyone who needed a laugh. As time passed and he left the district for greener pastures, he unofficially passed the mic baton onto me at a Tully Tigers auction night. I told him I was a little scared about doing those gigs that he made famous. It was like coming out to bat after Don Bradman; such was his legendary status. He called me every now and then to check if I was going ok and would often give me advice on the little things in life: footy, laughing and footy. Thank you, John Preece, for always being the voice. You simply were one of the best blokes I have ever met around the game of rugby league. RIP mate.

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Atherton Roosters- A good footy finals series needs an excellent remote town team. The Roosters fit the bill as well as anyone. A few beers have gone under the bridge since the Tableland outfit has lifted the silverware. Still, if they get it right, Jermain Pedro and his boys can finally take it back up the Palmerston.

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Ivanhoes Knights- The Smithfield team has always had a long tradition in finals footy, and they stamped their shot at the trophy on the weekend against the Tigers. Don’t be too surprised if they turn up on GF day.

Helen Walsh continues in her role as President, which she has held for 18 years, Jill Calnan and Barbara Kendall (Vice Presidents), Gail Bromell (Secretary), Nan Monti (Assistant Secretary), Kathy Ferguson (Treasurer), Caryn Coutts (Assistant Treasurer), Carol Turner and Helen Walsh (Trauma Teddy Coordinators), Jill Calnan (Merchandising Officer), Dianne Dodson (COVID Lead), Barbara Kendall and Maryellen Butler (Publicity Officers), Gail Bromell and Helen Walsh (Market Convenors), Helen Walsh and Dianne Dodson (Hoy Coordinator), Delma Connolly (Movie Morning Coordinator) and Maryellen Butler and Dianne Dodson (Junior Red Cross Leaders).

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The branch is exceptionally proud to have the South Johnstone State School Junior Red Cross as part of its branch, especially as it is the only Junior Red Cross still active in Australia. Shelby Harrison and Alyssa Sly delivered the South Johnstone State School Junior Red Cross report. After ten years of service, Melina Andrijevic stepped down as Treasurer. She received a Certificate of Appreciation, whilst Gail Bromell has held the role of Secretary for ten years.

Silkwood-Kurrimine Beach Red Cross branch AGM

THE Australian Red Cross - SilkwoodKurrimine Beach Red Cross branch held their AGM at Kurrimine Beach Motel to officially induct their new 2022 - 2023 office bearers elected at their July meeting.CCRC Mayor Mark Nolan chaired the 34th AGM of the branch. He invited the guests in attendance, including Winifred Smith AM, Australian Red Cross Queensland Divisional Advisory Board Chair, Garry Page Queensland Director Australian Red Cross, Natalie Musumeci North Queensland Regional Manager, Member for Hill Shane Knuth and Fr Hilary Flynn.

Gracie was born to play soccer as 11 years ago; next month, she arrived unexpectedly at Castor Park, during her brother’s soccer break-up, when Charles Manitto was the Boogan Stars President.Manitto said Elle’s strength and determination in goal is remarkable. Although usually shy, she displays excellent leadership and communication, organising her players on the field.

MARIA GIRGENTI THREE Mean Greens from Tully Swimming Club competed at the Far North Queensland Short Course Championships held at Tobruk Memorial Pool, Cairns, from July 30 - 31.

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Blake Riley finished with firsts in the 4 x 50m relay and 100m IM. Riley also received the Joyce Leeon Perpetual Trophy for the overall fastest eight-yearold across all 50m events.

Shaun Riley, Sophie McCallum and Blake Riley. Blake Riley won the Joyce Leeon Perpetual Trophy.

Two local soccer players starred in the victorious Under 12 Peninsula Girls’ team

MARIA GIRGENTI ELLE Gracie and Addison Tanti from Innisfail performed outstandingly at the 2022 Queensland School Sports Peninsula Under 12 Girls Football State Championships held at Wynnum Wolves Football Club, Tingalpa, from July 2831.The Under 12 team, which had 11 girls from Cairns, two from Innisfail, and one from Mareeba, finished undefeated and number one in the State, which Peninsula has not won since 2013. In true champion style, Gracie, the goalkeeper, did not concede a goal in seven of their eight games. Gracie, aged 10, has been playing soccer since the age of three, starting with the Boogan Stars Squirts program and currently plays in the Under 10/11 Boogan team coached by Charles Manitto.Forthe past two to three years, Gracie has trained with Brett Howard from Professional Goalkeeper Tuition Academy, firstly in Innisfail and more recently in Cairns, for extra training before she travelled away. Brett Howard said for her age Gracie has a natural talent as a goalkeeper due to her other sporting endeavours of athletics and netball. Four weeks before the championships, once a week, Howard worked with Gracie on movement/positioning relative to ball positioning, fundamental saving

techniques, distinct types of distribution techniques, and one vs one saves. This additional training ensured Gracie had the fundamentals and confidence to perform at the Championships. It obviously paid off throughout the event, as she only let one goal in. “Elle is a willing learner and always striving to improve as a sports person. She has an ability to apply as best she can the specific skill sets required by a goalkeeper.

Sophie McCallum achieved two first places, three-second places and three thirdMcCallumplaces. collected the Distance Champion Runner Up, third place14-year-old Age Aggregate Champion and joint winner of the 2021/2022 Junior FNQ Rising Star award. The team finished with an impressive seventh overall out of twelve clubs, so congratulations to Blake Riley, Shaun Riley and Sophie McCallum on a terrific weekend of McCallumracing.recently competed in the Queensland State Short Course Championships in Brisbane and finished top 10 in the State for 14-year girl's 100m Backstroke and 50m Backstroke. At Tully Swimming Club's AGM held last month, their committee for the 2022/2023 season are Melissa Riley (President), Jo Sichter (Vice President), Roslyn Butcher (Secretary), Michelle Perkins (Treasurer), Leona Bradley (Registrar), Cheryl Quabba (Advertising/ Publicity Officer) and Ridge Grimsey (Coach).TheFNQ Long Course season kicked off last weekend with the Central Cairns Swimming Club meet at Woree. Tully members will compete at upcoming meets throughout the region.

PeninsulaResults: vs Capricornia 6-1 Peninsula vs Northern 3-0 Peninsula vs Met North 2-0 Peninsula vs Wide Bay 3-0 Peninsula vs South West 5-0 Pooling Team vs Sunshine Coast 1-0 Pooling Team vs South Coast 1-0 Pooling Team vs Metro West 0-0 Both girls earned selection in the Peninsula team after participating in three trials in Innisfail, Cairns and Brisbane.Theteam listened and thrived under the direction and constant encouragement of their coach Dean Ashton.During the championships, Tanti, aged 11, played in the left or right back position as a defender but can also play in the centre midfield. Tanti has been playing soccer since the age of four, first starting with the Innisfail Tigers Squirts and currently plays in the Innisfail Tigers Under 10/11 team.Whilst Gracie and Tanti missed selection in the Queensland team; their current performances indicate they are both players to watch in the future. This was a fantastic experience for both girls, who will continue training hard and fine-tuning their individual skill sets for the same opportunity next year.

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Shaun Riley won six medals at the Far North Queensland Short Course Championships. Blake Riley and Sophie McCallum with their trophies and awards.

Addison Tanti was also part of the winning Under 12 Peninsula Girls’ team at the Football Championships in Brisbane.

Tully swimmers impress at FNQ Short Course Championships

Shaun Riley had first places in 100 freestyle and 100m backstroke, second in 100m and 50m fly, third in 50m and 100m breaststroke.

Elle Gracie was the goalkeeper in the victorious Under 12 Peninsula Girls’ team at the Football Championships in Brisbane.

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Two Ivanhoe Knights players halted Tully’s Abraham Waireg-Ingui (with ball) in the Under 18 clash.

Tully Reserve grade player and try scorer Emmanuel Mukindi (with ball) in the Ivanhoe Knights game.

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Tully Reserve grade player Rex Yallon (with ball) proved a handful for the Ivanhoe Knights

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Nathan Muriata scored a double for Tully in the Under 18s game against Ivanhoe Knights. Tully’s Darian Burton scored a try in the Reserve grade match against Ivanhoe Knights.

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TULLY Tigers’ rugby league teams hosted Ivanhoe Knights in their final games of the season last Saturday at Tully Showgrounds. The massive day of rugby league started in the morning with junior games, followed by three senior games against Ivanhoe Knights in the afternoon. Ivanhoes registered a 30 - 12 win over Tully in the A-grade game. Tully’s try scorers: Phil Nona 2. Phil Nona 1 goal and 1 penalty goal. Tully clung to a 20 - 16 win against Ivanhoe Knights at full-time in Reserve grade. Tully’s try scorers: Emmanuel Mukindi, Jonty Ivey, Saimoni Naaica, Lomiga Fatu and Darian Burton. In the Under 18 game, Ivanhoe Knights defeated Tully Tigers by 56 - 16. Tully’s try scorers: Nathan Muriata 2 and Jeramiah Callope 2. Goals: Nathan Muriata 1 and Abraham Waireg-Ingui 1. Results - CDRL Round 19 fixtures - August 20 - 21 A IvanhoeGrade Knights 30 def Tully 12 Mossman-Port Douglas 38 16 Kangaroos 36 def Yarrabah Atherton 56 def Mareeba 20 Cairns Brothers 42 def Southern Suburbs FNQRLEdmontonA-Grade - Round 19: Mossman-Port Douglas 34, Cairns Brothers 32, Innisfail 30, Atherton 26, Ivanhoe Knights 24, Kangaroos 22, Southern Suburbs 14, Tully 12, Yarrabah 10, Mareeba 8 and Edmonton TullyReserve0.Grade20defIvanhoe Knights 16 Innisfail 32 def Mossman-Port Douglas 22 Kangaroos 40 def Yarrabah 18

Tully Tigers’ rugby league teams clashed with Ivanhoe Knights in the final home games

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Atherton 30 def Mareeba 10 Cairns Brothers 26 def Southern Suburbs 18 Under 18 Ivanhoe Knights 56 def Tully 16 Mareeba 34 def Atherton 32 Kangaroos 86 def Yarrabah 10 Cairns Brothers 100 def Southern Suburbs 0 Byes: Innisfail and Edmonton In Round 20, the final fixtures of the regular season, Innisfail Leprechauns teams travel to Vico Oval, Cairns, on Sunday to clash with Kangaroos, whilst the Tully Tigers’ have a bye. After the final round of the regular season this weekend, the top five teams in A-Grade, Reserves, Under 18 and Women’s advance to the final series at Barlow Park, Cairns.

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LAST Friday, Innisfail United Division 2 Men’s team secured Football Queensland’s Far North & Gulf Minor Premiership after a 2 - 0 victory over Port Douglas at Jeff Pezzutti Park, Woree. Also, last Friday, Innisfail’s Division 1 Men’s team had a home game against Edge Hill, which ended in a 2 - 2 draw. Goals: Max Pringle and Amos Smith. Innisfail United Football Club had their last home games of the season last Saturday with eight teams in action at Steve Corica Oval. After the end of the competitive season, Innisfail United Summer 6s kicks off on October 13 for Under 6/7, 8/9, 10/11, 12/13, 14/15, Mixed Over 30s, Mixed Under 30s, Ladies and Men’sThisteams.popular social football competition runs on Thursday nights until the final week on Friday, December 2. A date change for Innisfail United Football Club’s junior end-of-season celebrations, which is now on October 23 at the Mission Beach Aquatic Centre, with presentations for Under 12, 13 and 14 teams and a pool party from 10.00 am - 2.00 Footballpm.Queensland - Far North & Gulf Augustresults:20-Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan

Tully Tigers’ and Innisfail junior rugby league teams set to play in the semi-finals

Innisfail United Division 2 Men’s team clinched the Far North & Gulf Minor Premiership

Tully’s Under 13, 14 and 16 and Innisfail’s Under 13 team have secured their spot in the semi-finals.Innisfail’s Darnell Stagg finished the season as the Under 13 top points scorer (144), Tully Tigers’ Ezekiel Ivey top try scorer (15) and Cohen Emmi top point scorer of the Under 16 Also,competition.at Tully Showgrounds, the Tully Tigers’ Under 14 team had a scoring feast against Mareeba and finished with a dominant 44 - 0 victory. Tully’s try scorers: Reggae Dorego, Lachlan Mothe, Miki Toquero 2, Curtis Hayley, Tyrell Forbes 2, Peter Solien and Alexander Greenwood. Goals: Mitchell Davis 4. Last Saturday at Jones Park, Redlynch narrowly defeated Innisfail by 2218 in the Under 15 game. Innisfail’s try scorers: Ben Walker, Ryan Millard and Braith Clubb. Goals: Kyson Sue San 3. Rugby League - Round 14 results -

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Tully Tigers’ Under 13 team face Edmonton tomorrow in the semifinals at Jones Park, Cairns.

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Full time: 1 - 8 loss to Innisfail Goal: Samuel Frumento Innisfail Under 18 vs Leichhardt Full time: 3 - 3 draw AshtonGoals: Vecchio Marcus Cini 2 Innisfail United Under 14 vs Edge Hill Full time: 2 - 0 win to Innisfail AidanGoals:Van Bael Reed InnisfailBonassiUnited Under 23 Women’s vs Leichhardt Full time: 2 - 2 draw Innisfail United Reserve Men’s (Under 23s) vs Leichhardt Full time: 3 - 1 win to Innisfail Goals: Jacob Vecchio 2 Fredy Schneiders Innisfail United Premier Women’s vs Leichhardt Full time: 1 - 1 draw Goal: Jordyn Howell Innisfail United Premier Men’s vs Leichhardt Full time: 1 - 4 loss to Innisfail Goal: Jayden Zecchinati

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Full time: 0 - 2 loss to Innisfail Innisfail Under 13 vs Edge Hill

Action in the Under 16s game between Innisfail and Tully. Photo: Maria Girgenti.

Innisfail United Division 2 Men’s team celebrated after taking out the Far North & Gulf Minor Premiership.

Tully’s Under 13 team finished their last game of the regular season in style with a comprehensive 56 - 10 win over Mareeba at Tully Showgrounds last Saturday. Tully’s try scorers: Alexander Greenwood 5, Kaedyn Ketchell 2, Kade Corby, Jonah Ryder, Denan Anderson and Kaebel Bauer. Goals: Riley Berge 7.

MARIA GIRGENTI LAST weekend, the final regular games of the junior rugby league season played out across the region at Jones Park, Cairns, Tully Showgrounds, Petersen Park, Edmonton, Alley Park, Gordonvale and Vico Oval, Mooroobool.

THE weather conditions last weekend were far from perfect, with the lighter winds occurring in the days leading up to the weekend. Additionally, the boats that manage to travel out wide reported the quality of the fishing dropping off as the tides got smaller closer to and over the weekend. Some excellent Coral Trout, Nannygai and the occasional Red Emperor were caught early in the week, with the fishing becoming tougher.Itwas hit and miss because it was closer around the rubble patches and contour lines just wide of the islands. Some boats reported outstanding catches of Spotty and Doggy Mackerel while others struggled. The Spanish Mackerel were more consistent, with most boats managing a decent Spanish or two from around the islands and coastal reefs. Anglers and Spearos both reported some very nice Coral Trout being taken from the coastal reefs, and good numbers of Grass Sweet lip and Gold Spot Cod were caught bottom fishing and working soft plastics. I have also heard of some great catches of Fingermark on both bait and soft plastics. It seems that the Fingermark love these conditions this year, and I can't remember a year when their numbers have been as high as this. The fishing in the coastal creeks continues to improve as daytime temperatures rise. Indeed, the Barra are far from straightforward; however, there are good numbers of Mangrove Jacks being caught. Water temperatures in the Hinchinbrook shallows and flats are warmer than in the creeks. Once you find the schools of Barra, some excellent fishing can be had. The Barra on the Hinchinbrook flats move around, and to do well, you must find the fish. I have never seen another fishery quite the same. The Barra tends to be much more predictable in the coastal creeks. The Bream and Flathead numbers in the rivers are still very good, and Grunter catches are becoming moreMudconsistent.crabcatches were poor over last weekend; however, I expect them to improve as the tides build up to this weekend. I have heard very little from the freshwater reaches of the coastal creeks; however, with strong winds predicted for this weekend, I would expect a lot more effort to catch a Sooty or Jungle Perch over the next week. The fresh has been given several weeks' break through winter, and I would expect the fishing to start to improve. The warmer water during the afternoon will fish better, especially in the larger rivers. The forecast for this coming weekend is not good, with high winds predicted. This will confine fishing to the coastal creeks and the calmer waters of the Hinchinbrook Channel.

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24 | Wet Tropic Times Friday, August 26, 2022SPORT SPORT Tully Tigers’ rugby league teams clashed with Ivanhoe Knights in the final home games... Page 21 MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL MMA athlete Kyle Mayocchi has added a new belt to his name after he claimed the Amateur MMA Australian Featherweight 65.8kgs title at Norths Leagues Club, Sydney, on August 5. IWKBF and Northern Beaches Combat Sports staged the Showdown 10 MMA Cage Series ProAmateur event. In the Semi-Main Event, Mayocchi took on an undefeated fighter Alexander Poniris from Warrior Academy,MayocchiSydney.fromFusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail got the win over Poniris by submission and improved his Amateur MMA fight record to 4 - 1 - 0. After rocking Poniris in the opening exchange, Mayocchi dominated the stand-up for the first three rounds with his hands and then finished the fight 55 seconds into the fourth round with a standing guillotine. Mayocchi also received the Showdown MMA Fighter of the Night trophy. Mayocchi thanked Craig Jehn and Brian Ebersole for the opportunity to fight on their show and Poniris for theHematch-up.alsowanted to thank all the training partners at Fusion Fight and Fitness Innisfail and Fusion Fight and Fitness, as well as De Been Jiu-Jitsu, Hyperfly Australia, Doordie, Trainade, Phuket Top Team, IMMAF Australia, Champ Mouthguards, Havokk, World Gym Northside, ADP Electrical, Cassowary Cabinets, DS Energy Services, All Phase Building Construction, Innisfail Glass and Aluminium, Mangotti Farming, Engage, Unfamiliar Apparel, Kirby Growcott, Ignite Martial Arts Academy and Gamebred Academy.

Kyle Mayocchi (right) and his good mate Daniel Mitchell, who competed together at the IMMAF World Championships in 2021, with their latest title belts.