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LAST Saturday the President of Tully Rotary Brian Ernst presented Ron Hunt with a plaque for fifty years of service. The plaque was presented at the Tully Rotary’s Xmas break up at the Flame Tree Coffee Lounge where there were thirty members and guests in attendance.
When Ron reflected on the time as part of the Rotary, he spent leading several teaching & Building Classes to the Solo man Islands he said, “The years in the Solomon Islands were very humbling. How people with so little can still be happy. We all should realize that we do live in the “Lucky Country.”
“The best moments are when a worthwhile Community project is completed the feeling of pride and that I was able to be part of it.
“Of all the projects that Tully Rotary has Constructed for the Tully Community the Gumboot is a stand out. It was constructed to bring Visitors into town. It did and continues to do so. Tully Rotary is now entering its 81st year of service to the Tully Community and it has been my privilege to have been part of that for the last 50 years.”
Over the year Ron has held most positions in the Club, has led Several teaching & Building Classes to the Solo man Islands (mid 901s), Was twice President: 1980 and 2011, was the Citizen of the Year in 2002, has received the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellowship awards twice: 1990 and 2012, received the Order of Australia Medal in 2011 and the Lions International Melvin Jones Fellowship award in 2017.
PRICES Plus understand that Christmas can be a challenging time for some members in the community, and it was with this in mind that we embarked on our #GiftofEssentials initiative to support grass roots local charities through donations of gift cards to help people and families in need.
Prices Plus is a proud 100% Australian Family owned and operated business with our head office in Beenleigh. We are proud to support and be an active member of our communities. The first Prices Plus Store was launched in 1988, located in the Brisbane suburb of Marsden.
With 29 stores across two states, this year we wanted to do something that would help
our local communities in a year that has been tough for many, especially in the lead up to Christmas. Our store stocks a variety of items from essentials such as hygiene products, to gifts, toys and Christmas items, allowing the purchase of many different options to help people in need.
Across all stores we raised over $28,800, with our Tully store raising $1,382.20 in gift cards for Tully Support Centre. The Tully Support Centre services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast providing Domestic and Family Violence counselling, family support services, community development activities and individual support. On average the TSC connects with around 350 clients per week.
Since 2005, the TSC has been providing
locally sourced, non-perishable food items at no cost for families in our community. During that time, we have responded to over 20,000 requests for assistance. However, the TSC does not receive government funding and relies on fundraising and donations to continue to provide this assistance.
The inaugural #GiftofEssentials was a huge success with Prices Plus will contributing 30cents to of every $1 donated. We are delivering these donations as gift cards to our charity partners to use in hampers, provide essentials and gifts for disadvantaged people. Thank you to our wonderful customers for your support. We are so grateful to be helping to make a difference in our communities.
Go to https://marketing.pricesplus.com. au/2022-xmas-gift-of- essentials to see all the charities Prices Plus and Prices Plus Overflow stores supported and how much has been raised.
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FOR to us, a child is born, to us, a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6 NIV
Christians have been celebrating the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ for thousands of years now.
Christmas is about Jesus. We celebrate the free gift of Salvation so that we may enter heaven. The relationship we have with God. The gift of the Holy Spirit, and so much more.
After Jesus was born in
Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him."
Matthew 2:1-2 NIV
I've always told my children Christmas is about Jesus, and we are celebrating His birth and being grateful for all He has given us. I want them to know the truth that Jesus is the reason for the season.
Though it troubles my heart to see what we have made Christmas today, I hold to knowing that God is still on the
throne and the truth will prevail. He will continue to speak His word and call many by name through every generation.
I believe people are looking for joy, peace and hope at Christmas but missing the reality of where they can actually experience itin Jesus.
And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son.
1 John 5:11 NIV
But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is
conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins."
Matthew 1:20-21 NIV
Many know the verse:
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16 NIV
I encourage you to hold this one close to your hearts this Christmas and remember the true meaning and all we have been given.
Thank you, Father, for Jesus,
I pray that your eyes may be opened to know the truth. Have a Merry Christmas!
LAST Friday saw another successful Christmas Street party in Tully.
There was a fashion parade on the main street, Tully’s Samoan community showcased their dancing skills, the Grinch came to try and steal Christmas, but he couldn’t stop Santa from making an appearance. There were junior gymnastics performances, musical stylings from local artists and much more.
Enjoy some photos of the action.
EARLIER this month, South Johnstone State School held its annual Volunteers Thank You Morning Tea in the Dianne Dodson Library hosted by Year 6 students to thank all those community members who gave up their time to assist students and make the school a better place.
This event was to say thank you for
all those parents, carers and members of the community for their loyal support throughout 2022.
Guests enjoyed a scrumptious morning tea and refreshments, waited on at their tables by Year 6 students and enjoyed two musical performances by the school choir.
After the cutting of a special cake made by Perry’s Cakes, it was then distributed among students and guests.
MANY years ago, Christmas in the community centred squarely on Jesus - His birth in Bethlehem, the reverence and awe that surrounded the announcement of His coming and His love and grace that flowed to humanity. Things have progressively changed in more recent times with less emphasis, even on the religious nature of Christmas. So who is Jesus – the one that came on that holy night?
It’s amazing what we read about Him. He was, and is, a person with the following nature: faithful, gracious, selfless, compassionate, humble, fair, honourable, truthful, not afraid to speak about injustice or to call out evil, a person of integrity, of encouragement, of power, of authority, without hypocrisy, pure, holy and a person of relationship. These are the qualities that build people up, cause them to grow and mature, that bring collaboration and a peaceful, strong, joyful community. He saved those who were rejected by society and offered a relationship to God the Father through mercy, forgiveness and love. That’s why there was so much joy when the angels announced His birth to the shepherds with the words ‘Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward men’.
What an example to us today; there is no better person to get to know and to look to. A person of honour that no one should be ashamed of. This Christmas, let’s draw close to Him. He promises that as we seek Him out, we’ll find that same love, grace and mercy. Be filled with joy this Christmas! Christ, the saviour, was born into your world, and His presence is with those who draw close to Him.
Bless you
Rob Magarey Pastor, Tully Family ChurchAS we come to yet another Christmas, our lives continue on. “Where did the year go?” You will hear many people say. In some ways, life continued with familiar beats, and in other ways, we had to figure out new rhythms. Whether these familiar beats or new rhythms are stressors or comforts, frightening or exciting, they are a part of our lives on this earth, and we all have to navigate these.
Oh! I almost forgot it’s CHRISTMAS! With all the business, it’s easy not to take the time to reflect on Christmas – the celebration of God becoming a baby boy to bring salvation to the world. “I have good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born; he is Christ the Lord.” Said the Angels to the Shepherds.
Many people intuitively believe there must be a creator; imagine that this God became human. It’d be the most amazing event in all history! This is what Christmas celebrates! So this Christmas, I want to simply remind us of the coming of Jesus, is God coming to be with us. That’s what this day is about. The
heart of the Christian faith isn’t rules, but God the Son who comes to us so that he can help us.
Whatever season of life we are going through, God is with us. We do not walk this life alone, even though it might sometimes feel like it. God gave us his Son to be one of us because we are special to him and so that we would know that God does understand what it’s like to be an actual human being, experiencing real human joy and sadness and everything in between. God does not promise to take us out of the world nor stop life’s hardships, but he does promise that he will always be with us. Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us. Jesus is always with us, supporting us, guiding and protecting us.
As we go into Christmas, I pray that you will have a time of great joy. Celebrating Jesus as you get together with family and friends to share in a time of feasting and generosity. But no matter what this Christmas is for us, remember it is first and foremost the promise that Jesus loves you, that Jesus saves you, and he is with you now and forevermore. Amen, and Merry Christmas!
Christ’s Blessings to you all!
everything he had in the form of Jesus.
How should we respond to this? We live in a materialistic culture, and we tend to think of the most generous gifts as being those that are the most expensive. But this is not so. The best gift you can give is yourself. At Christmas, try to slow down in all the rush and travel and shopping. Try to be with those you love. And spare some time and thought for those who cannot be with their loved ones at Christmas –emergency workers, defence members, transport workers. We especially pray for the unloved ones who will be alone this Christmas. We are all children of a loving God.
So I pray for you all at Christmas, believers and people without belief, for you are all loved. As God emptied himself for us and gave us his son Jesus, please give yourselves for others. Not with material gifts or extravagant Christmas dinners – but with each other. Be with those whom you love. And may our Lord Jesus also be with you and bless you, and may love guide all your paths.
Keith Joseph, Bishop of North Queensland
Rev.
Greg Rankin Ingham Uniting Church
CHRISTMAS is a hectic time – shopping, cooking, gifts, holiday travel, and more shopping! But behind all the advertising and the jingle bells and Santa Claus and tinsel – behind all this, there is a baby born just over 2000 years ago. This baby Jesus was later called the Christ, and the celebration of his birth became Christ Mass – or Christmas.
Now, much of what we think about Christmas is probably wrong – Jesus was certainly not born in December (more likely September), and the three wise men did not show up just after the shepherds. We don’t even know if there were three of them! But what we do know – what is known from non-Christian historians – is that Jesus was born and certainly existed. He grew up in ancient Palestine, followed the family trade of carpentry, had a very successful and charismatic ministry, and died on the cross. As much as we know anything from the ancient world, we know this.
So why is all this important? Because 2000 years later, his followers gather worldwide to celebrate his birth, but more importantly, his death and resurrection. We believe that we are assured of salvation in this death and resurrection. For that reason, we thank God at Christmas for the birth of baby Jesus.
Jesus taught us that the greatest gift of all is love: God is love and commanded us to share this love with all. So at Christmas, we celebrate this greatest gift: that our God of love gave
CHRISTMAS is a time when families and friends all over the world gather to celebrate. Here in Australia, we give gifts to our loved ones and overeat pavlova! However, Christmas is much more than presents and food and catching up with family. It is the day every year where the world stops in celebration of an event from over 2000 years ago that cut the records of time itself in half from BC to AD. The time when Jesus Christ was born.
Luke 2:10-11
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Saviour has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
The birth of Jesus was humble by worldly standards. The only reason it had such a significant impact on humanity was His death. Thirty-three years later, after spreading the news that He had come to save the world, living a perfect life, and performing a myriad of miracles, Jesus died. With Him died Satan’s hold on this world. Jesus died as the sacrifice for us so that we can have life, and then He conquered death and rose again. He took our place so we can live forever with God, who made us. All we must do to receive this gift is accept it. This Christmas, ask Jesus to forgive your sins, tell Him you want to receive the gift of eternal life He died for, and follow Him. It’s that simple!
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Stay safe, and enjoy the holidays!
Tully Family Baptist ChurchLOCALS Robert Kopp, Alf Gullotta and Sam Corica in Car 409 went off the beaten track for a worthy cause, participating in two events in this year’s Variety Bash, raising funds for Variety - The Children’s Charity of Queensland.
Kopp and Corica participated in the Variety Bash from Winton to Yeppoon via Birdsville from August 29 - September 7.
“Through her sheer determination, within two weeks, Tomika came out of paediatric intensive care unit and two weeks later had her tracheostomy removed.”
“She was in rehabilitation until August and then went to Cairns with the support of Spinal Life. Finally, she was able to go home and is doing regular physiotherapy.”
Due to the loss of function in her right arm and hand, Tomika cannot propel a manual wheelchair alone.
IN many families, Christmas is a time to celebrate family and enjoy a brain break from work. Still, for me, it is a time to celebrate all that has been given to me by Christ.
As the last days of 2022 are fast approaching, it is essential to acknowledge that it has been another tough year for many businesses. It is a challenge to stay joyous and festive during such challenging times and to believe that a good God would ever let you go through such difficult times.
For me staying positive is focusing on Jesus and my relationship with him and knowing that he is in control and has my back.
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”
Romans 8:28 NKJV
Faith and trust are the fundamental part of walking with Christ. It is crucial to have a relationship with him where you know that even though we may be going through challenging times, Christ is there with us. He is going to make something good from the challenges. Trust him!
If it has been a challenge to stay positive for you, let God in, as he always has you covered.
Alf and Antoinette Gullotta, Helen and David Regan, Robert and Clare Kopp took part in the 12-day Variety 4WD Adventure from Townsville to Cape York in June.
Robert Kopp is the most experienced, having completed 17 Variety Bashes, Alf Gullotta, 14 and Sam Corica, 13.
Car 409, along with 4WDs 91, 12 and 707, fundraised to purchase a Magic Mobility V6 powered wheelchair for a local battler to regain greater independence.
In March 2021, Tomika Read, aged 16, from Mission Beach, was living an everyday life spending the day kayaking with friends before she quickly began to lose movement in both sides of her body.
Tomika’s mum Jillian Read said it was a shock diagnosis of Transverse Myelitis. This rare neurological condition causes sudden spinal cord inflammation, resulting in the loss of movement.
“Tomika had been kayaking with friends and not noticed anything different,” Jillian said.
“But she came home and had a shower, which is when she started to notice she had lost movement in both sides of her body.”
“Things moved so quickly and soon we were in a helicopter being airlifted to the Townsville University Hospital.”
What began as a fun and enjoyable day soon turned into months of travel between hospitals and ongoing treatment, with Tomika defying the odds as she learned to walk again.
“Thankfully, the doctor organised a plasmapheresis (blood filtration) as it saved her life.”
“Tomika was then flown to Brisbane, where we were told it is unlikely, she would ever walk again.”
This motorised wheelchair provides 17-year-old Tomika with greater independence, as she can now get around at school and in the community without relying on assistance.
It can cross challenging terrain, which allows Tomika to go camping and continue living her active lifestyle.
Mission Beach Lions Club assisted Tomika with the purchase of walking bars and raised another $4,000 to buy a Pilates reformer.
This year’s Variety Bash, which attracted over 400 participants, raised the highest amount ever, $ 2.3 million, while the 4WD event raised $390,000 for sick, disabled and disadvantaged children.
MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth said the completion of the Feluga intersection upgrade was a great Christmas present for locals.
Mr Knuth outlined that the community had been lobbying for the East Feluga Intersection upgrade since way before he was first elected as the local member for the region in 2017.
At the time he met with many concerned residents at the deadly section on the Bruce Highway and East Feluga intersection.
“We are over the moon that this project has been completed as this is one of the most dangerous intersections I have ever encountered,” Mr Knuth said.
“Bob Katter and I pushed this on behalf of the community and finally in 2020 the State and Federal Government
committed $6M in funding towards the upgrade as part of the 15-year Bruce Highway Upgrade Program and last year they announced a further increase of $2.38M funding for the project bringing the full allocation for the intersection to $8.38M.”
Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter said the intersection was a serious concern where you had two s-bends in the main road and no safe turning lane into Feluga.
“I have never seen such a dangerous intersection in all my life,” Mr Katter said.
“Sadly, it took the tragedy of a young life being lost for both Governments to
fund this upgrade.
“The whole community threw their weight behind this, and it is finally safe.”
Long-term Feluga resident Ross Threlfall said several years ago there was a petition put forward for safety improvements at the intersection after two deaths and a number of serious accidents and near misses.
“The intersection, prior to the upgrade, didn’t have any provisions for turning in,” Mr Threlfall said.
“We now have that with these upgrades which makes it feel a lot more comfortable and safer.”
THIS year’s Stocking Take came to $8400, with a grand total of $1200 raised on the last Day. The following are some examples of projects that have been accomplished due to the money raised through the sale of tickets for the stockings by the Tully Rotary Club. 1. Blood pressure machines for Tully Nursing Home
Tully Pool Shades
Tully Highway Signs
Golden Gumboot
Butler Street Covered Pedestrian Crossing Provision of TV's fer the Tully Hospital:
Tully Nursing Home Aviary
Cemetery Disabled Toilet
Primary School Students Walkway
Mars Street School Bus Shelter
Seat of Knowledge in Bryant Street 11. Donations for projects for Ambulance Service, Blue Care, Tully Hospital, Tully Nursing Home, Red Cross, Senior Citizens, Salvation Army, Tully Schools projects to name a few. 12. Hull River Pontoon & Washdown 13. Violet Smith Park Shelters & Covered footpath & Town clock
Thanks to all that contributed.
Winners: -
Stocking 1 winner M. Durighello
Stocking 2 winners Joe & Kath Camilleri
2nd Prize A – G Hinchin
2nd Prize B - V. Bach
3rd Prize A – H. Baldwin
3rd Prize B – L. Giandon
4th Prize A – L. Sattler
4th Prize B – L. Hardy
Special Draws: -
1. G. Blaha
2. N. Mackay
3. P. Mansfield
4. S. Mulley
5. B. Robson
6. A. Batten-Smith
7. V. Zamora
8. J & K Camilleri
9. S. Greenwood
10. G. Blair
Tuesday 3
Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Terry Ryan , Di, Ken Blair, D Clarke
Wednesday 4
Jan Pease, Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Dina and Lou, Campagnolo Lyn & Neil Reardon
Friday 6
Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Anita Stapley, Kate Henry, Pam Cridland, Gordan Williams, Avis Ray
Monday 9
Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Veronica Lizzio, Lyn Miller, Chris & Peter Mclean
Wednesday 11
Jan Pease, C Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Jill Mackay, Megan Cairns, R Battiato, D Hawkett, P Boswell
Friday 13
Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, D Hawkett, P Boswell, Sue Robson, Carol Carstensen
Monday 16
Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Chrissy Argyros, Mary McDonald, Karen Edwards, Roy
Favier, Sam Pappalardo
Wednesday 18
Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Janette Evans, Josie Pease, Trish Lardi, Loui Crema
Friday 20
Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Trish Lardi, Mary Bacic, Pam Cridland, Marilyn Weigand, Viena Morris
Monday 23
Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Sue Robson, Marilyn Weigand, Renata Viero, Lisa LaSpina
Wednesday 25
Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, A Pacey, Loraine Cargnello, Miriam Pappalardo, Desley Reid
Friday 27
Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Anita Stapley, Leslee Marker, Julie Jordan, C & K Littlemore
Monday 30
Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Veronica Lizzio, Lyn Miller, Chris & Peter Mclean
Public Holiday – New Year (No Deliveries)
Kitchen: B Carne, R Marshall, R Robino, N Knowsley
Driver/Delivery: S & P Murdoch, C Mcleod, R Robino & R Radel
Kitchen:- B Carne, R Marshall, P Murdoch, M Cominardi
Driver/Delivery: P Robino & R Radel, L Mcgrath & M Moore, M&H Matthews, W Ashley
Kitchen:- B Carne, R Marshall, S Kemp, R Phillips
Driver/Delivery: W Pavetto, E&S Lenti, S&P Murdoch, L Spina, P Robino
Kitchen: B Carne, R Marshall, P Robino, M Girgenti
Driver/Delivery: L Sartor & C Bain, Rotary, P Robino & R Radel
Kitchen:- B Carne, R Marshall, P Murdoch
Driver/Delivery: P Robino & R Radel, F & J Boon, J Armstrong & Y Oakes, W Ashley
Kitchen: B Carne, R Marshall, R Phillips
Driver/Delivery: R&S Vankerkwyk,
L Mcgrath & M Moore, V Cutting & C Mcleod, S Rutherford & J Hardwick, R Robino
Kitchen:- B Carne, R Marshall, P Robino Driver/Delivery: P Robino & R Radel, C Mcleod, J & L Schifilliti
Kitchen:- B Carne, R Marshall, P Murdoch
Driver/Delivery: P Robino & L Sartor, D Girgenti & R Quabba, Hsc, W Ashley
Kitchen:- B Carne, R Marshall, R Phillips, S Kemp
Driver/Delivery: J Stokes,L La Spina & Mr, B Molachino & A Kemp, G&G Cockrell, P Robino
Kitchen:- R Marshall, B Carne, P Robino
Driver/Delivery: C Mcleod & R Radel, L Mcgrath & W Pavetto, Rotary
Kitchen:-B Carne, R Marshall, P Murdoch, M Cominardi
Driver/Delivery: P Robino & R Radel, C Carey, J Armstrong & Y Oakes, W Ashley
Kitchen:- B Carne, R Marshall, R Phillips
Driver/Delivery: R Leach, C Mcleod & R Radel, C Carey, W Pavetto & J Bell, P Robino
MARIA GIRGENTI
IN August, Silkwood State School's Student Council hosted a 'Hollywood' themed Disco with a red carpet and photo booth.
The whole school community, including Principal Chris Cattarossi, practised their 'Nutbush' and 'Macarena'
dance moves, which they proudly displayed at the disco.
After the school danced, with encouragement, most parents enthusiastically joined in.
Whilst the Student Council decided to host a Disco to create a social opportunity for students, these events also provide a fantastic opportunity
for parents and staff to interact in an informal and relaxing environment.
On the night, the Student Council, aided by adult volunteers, ran the tuck shop and made a tidy profit.
This fundraising contributed to providing opportunities for student's excursions, such as Prep - Year 3 classes participation in this year's
Innisfail Young Performers' Competition and Year 4 - 6 camp.
Silkwood State School thanked K-mart Innisfail for donating two $25 vouchers as prizes for students who came in costume and graced the red carpet.
MARIA GIRGENTI
IN August, St John’s School welcomed Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) Silkwood branch members to celebrate their momentous
milestone of a one-hundred-year service to the community.
The QCWA ladies are part of an active group committed to improving the lives of people living in regional, rural and remote Queensland.
QCWA Silkwood President, Jean Rosendahl, spoke to St John’s students about the history and initiatives the Silkwood branch has achieved over the years.
Students discovered volunteers built the Silkwood QCWA Hall in 1937 from logs donated by local farmers.
During this time, members banded together and supported each other and communities through tough and good times.
These ladies have shone their light and given hope to Australian families during war times, floods, droughts, bushfires and cyclones.
The current serving members are incredibly proud to continue the traditions of early members.
These committed ladies volunteer their precious time lobbying for worthwhile causes which benefit the local community and are willing to share
their vast knowledge of cooking and crafts.
Two years ago, the St John’s School felt blessed to have Silkwood QCWA ladies teach students how to knit teddy bears during their lunch breaks.
The QCWA ladies gave these teddy bears to the Flying Doctors Service to comfort sick children.
St John’s School captain Finn Jensen publicly acknowledged how proud the school is of Silkwood QCWA’s commitment to having an active local branch.
St John’s School community wishes the QCWA Silkwood branch every success in the future. It felt honoured to help them celebrate the centenary milestone with a high tea, commemorative banner and floral painting.
Mrs Rosendahl stated how delighted she was that St John’s students had chosen to learn about their excellent association.
These commemorative gifts take pride in being displayed in the QCWA Silkwood Branch Hall.
EARLIER this year, Southern Cross Catholic College from Annandale faced Good Counsel College in their first rugby league game as part of their O'Kane Cup Development Tour to Cairns.
The Southern Cross 1st XIII senior boys team kicked off their tour in style with a 24 - 4 victory over Good Counsel College at Callendar Park, Innisfail.
The Townsville boys relished the opportunity to play rugby league on the hallowed turf of Billy Slater Oval. They turned it on in front of a large, vocal local
crowd over two 25-minute halves.
The Players-Player award went to Brandon Gibbs, with Isaac McKeown, Lachlan Doherty, Malik Martin, Jed Bryant and Brady Horan among the try scorers.
The senior 1st XIII Rugby League boys loved their time on the O'Kane Cup Development Tour, which included games against schools in Ingham, Innisfail and Cairns.
The boys had a jersey presentation
and camped overnight at Gilroy Santa Maria College, Ingham before they travelled to Innisfail to take on Good Counsel College.
An epic battle of the Cassowary Coast played out in an interschool rugby league game between Tully State High School and Innisfail State College senior teams.
The game did not disappoint, as both teams were in a hard-fought tight contest over two 30-minute halves.
TSH was in control for the majority
of the match, with an impressive commitment to their defensive efforts.
Within the game's first five minutes, their defence proved exemplary as they faced three repeat sets on their defensive line without allowing a try.
A late try by ISC put the score 18 - 16 in favour of Tully with a conversion kick right on full time to lock up the scores.
The win was a complete team effort, and a wayward kick by ISC saw Tully snatch a thrilling two-point victory over their northern Cassowary rivals.
IN August, Australia’s only triple Winter Olympic luge athlete Alex Ferlazzo visited Good Counsel College and Lower Tully State School to share his Winter Olympic journey.
GCC and Lower Tully were among 10 schools and three sports clubs during his Far North Queensland community road trip. He covered over 1,000km in five days, supported by Olympics Unleashed.
The Olympics Unleashed Program connects athletes with schools across the country to inspire, encourage and motivate students to chase their sporting dreams and provided lessons in goal setting, overcoming challenges and developing resilience.
His presentation aimed to inspire, encourage and motivate students to be their personal best, whether in school, at home, on the sporting field or with friends.
Ferlazzo talked about his journey through sporting pathways to become a three-time Olympian, what life is like as an elite athlete, building resilience, and how to set and achieve goals.
He outlined his challenges in the sport, including changing teams, being
stuck in Australia for 18 months due to COVID-19 and using the power of the mind to deal with nerves/emotions.
The Olympics Unleashed program takes Olympians and aspiring Olympians into schools across Australia to inspire and motivate students to be their personal best.
Earlier this year, Alex Ferlazzo created luge history at the Beijing Winter Olympics as the first Australian to finish in the top 20, having finished 16th overall.
He is Australia’s first-ever triple Olympian in Luge. He made his Winter Olympics debut in 2014 at 18 in Sochi, Russia, where he finished 33rd in the Men’s Luge event.
He went into the second round of competition in 19th. Still, he displayed class with a 58.122 in run three, his best of the match to date, before a sizzling 57.877 in his final run to move into 16th position on combined times.
After a random meeting in gym class between his mother and an athlete recruit, Ferlazzo, aged 27, the oldest of four from Townsville, first started luge at the age of 15.
His luge journey started in Sydney, where he was one of 20 who participated in the talent identification program.
Soon after, he tried luge on ice for the
Every year, Ferlazzo spends six
months training in the heat and humidity of Townsville down Mount Stuart.
In luge, competitors lie feet first on their sled and, whilst hurtling down an icy track, can reach speeds of up to 140 kilometres per hour as they strive for the fastest time possible.
Ferlazzo also visited Mourilyan, Good Counsel Primary, El Arish, Murray River Upper, Tully, Victoria Plantation and Abergowrie State Schools.
TIARA Herbert, a Year 6 Flying Fish Point State School student, set a shining example in 2022 with her sporting and academic achievements.
Last month, Herbert competed in the School Sport Australia 10 - 12 years Track and Field Championships at
Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Brisbane.
After setting a sizzling pace in the 200m heat, Herbert finished National champion after winning the 12-year-old girl's 200m final with a time of 26.17secs.
Herbert was part of Good Counsel Primary School's combined team and won the Super 9s Rugby League carnival at Callendar Park in August.
Herbert competed in the Interschool Athletics Carnival held at Goondi State School in July. She broke the 100m record set in 1988 with 13.56 secs.
Herbert was 100th of a second off
breaking the 200m record, took out the 12-Year Girls Age Champion and was named Athlete of the Carnival.
She attended Peninsula Athletics trials held at Barlow Park, Cairns.
Here she broke the 100m record (13.20 secs), first place in 200m (27.36 secs), Shot Put (7.71m), Long Jump (4.57m) and second in 800m.
Her results earned Tiara selection in the Peninsula team to compete in the Queensland School Sports Athletics 10 - 12 years Championships in Brisbane.
At these championships, Herbert placed fourth in the 100m final after winning the heat and semi-final.
She placed second in the 200m and earned selection in the Queensland team to compete in the National Championships in Brisbane.
After participating in the Cassowary
Coast team rugby league trials at Callendar Park, Innisfail, Herbert gained selected in the Peninsula Under 12 rugby league mixed team and competed in the Under 12 State Rugby League Championships on the Gold Coast.
Herbert placed second at the Innisfail District cross-country trials and participated in the Peninsula trials.
Staff at interschool carnivals commented that Herbert displayed excellent sportsmanship and cheered on her fellow competitors.
A proud Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander, her family background is Groote Eylandt, the largest island in the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Before coming to Flying Fish Point State School in 2022, Herbert attended Millaa Millaa State School.
Not only is Herbert a talented allaround athlete, but she is also a strong academic student and exemplary role model, especially for younger students, following the school's 'On Point' rules of Be Safe, Be a Learner and be Respectful.
A Year 6 student leader, Herbert was in the school's Senior choir at Innisfail Young Performers' Competition which won first and second place.
As Herbert heads to high school in 2023, her goal is to gain selection in the Queensland Athletics team.
Her motto is to "believe in yourself, and if you have a setback, never give up."
AOG
Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell
Churches of Christ Baptist Family Centre Innisfail, 9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate 6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church
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
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, Wongaling Beach
St Clare of Montefalco Church, 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 Catholic Parishes: St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham
St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd
St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am
Seventh Day
Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail, 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
Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully
Cardwell Baptist Church, 11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell Sugar Reef Baptist Church, 9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham
Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail, 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 Uniting Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)
St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham
Empower Church Innisfail, 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail
St Albans Anglican Church, 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail
St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully
John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial 11am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell
St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach Holy Trinity (Ingham) 6pm Saturday Service. 8:30am, Sunday.
37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham All Souls, 7am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate
LAST Thursday night, December 15, we had the endof-season Tully Variety Management Group meeting and BBQ with a healthy crowd of 65 attending.
During the meeting, a rundown was given of the year’s activities, which included the fallow crop work earlier in the year, the pre-harvest sampling for ripener use and general harvest, plus the running of the nine variety trial sites throughout the district.
A general rundown of the year’s activities can be summarized as follows:
February- April - Fallow crops work
March – June – pre Harvest sampling for crop ripener use for possible early season start.
June- August general pre-harvest/ ripener sampling June – September – Plant cane monitoring
June – November CCS Curve trend analysis across
CHRISTMAS is just around the corner, and we look forward to enjoying quality time with friends and family.
December-January is usually a quiet period in the sugar industry. The crush is complete, planting has finished, and growers get to kick back and take it easy for a few weeks.
Unfortunately, 2022 has not been a usual year. Of Queensland’s 19 sugar mills, just four have completed crushing. As of mid-December, we still had almost three million tonnes of cane in the paddock waiting to be harvested.
In some districts, the crush may even extend to the end of January, which is unprecedented.
For those outside the industry, a few extra weeks of harvesting may not seem like a big deal. The problem is, the further we get from the optimal finish date in November, the more the sugar content of the cane reduces until it eventually costs more to harvest than it’s worth, leaving growers working at a loss.
the nine sites
October – Early December - ratoon crop monitoring
Apart from the season summary, we also had an update from TCPSL’s Peter Sutherland and from Tully Sugars Ian Speziali, who was standing in for Chief Operating Officer John Edwards who had a prior family engagement.
The meeting was closed by Tully Canegrowers chair Bryce MacDonald.
Following the meeting, as has become the tradition now, we had a BBQ catered for and run by the growers, which is always a highlight of the year.
HCPSL staff from Ingham could not attend this year’s event. Still, many thanks go to them for the excellent cooperation we enjoy between the two districts for this work. Several Herbert growers could attend, and we also welcomed new staff from IBSCPSL to the meeting.
Local SRA staff, including district manager Phil Patane, were also at the meeting. All of this work happens locally due to SRA doing the overarching and often behind-the-scenes research.
2022 was a massive year for the Tully sugar industry, and the TVMG is just a snapshot of the wider industry community.
Personally, I believe we have been very fortunate and somewhat blessed, and it means being very thankful and appreciative.
The TVMG is open to all growers and is now in its 11th season in its current form. We always pay homage to the fact that such grower groups existed before 2012 in Tully as well.
So now the mobile mill and all the sampling gear have been cleaned down, serviced and put away for a few months before we start the whole process again in 2023!
We are also planning to get around and see more growers in early 2023 to go through the data and recommendations the TVMG develop.
For anyone who missed last week’s meeting, please call 0400586968 to obtain a copy of the presented report. Finally, I would like to wish everyone a happy and holy Christmas 2022 and a happy new year 2023.
That is the situation we are approaching now for many growers across the industry. It is both frustrating and concerning, especially given the rising costs of farm inputs.
Several factors have contributed to this unfortunate situation. Some are out of our control, like the weather and crop size, while others we can influence, such as poor mill performance.
Another issue that has caused significant disruptions this year, over which we can have some influence, is workforce shortages.
Whether it is mill workers, truck drivers, haulout drivers, harvester operators, agronomists, researchers, administration staff, or policy advisors, there are many opportunities for employment in the sugar industry.
The career choices available are diverse and varied and located not only in the paddocks of Queensland’s cane-growing regions but also in our regional towns and even in Brisbane.
CANEGROWERS has been working closely with
of the attendees at the end-of-year TVMG meeting on December 15
the Primary Industries Education Foundation Australia to develop curriculum-aligned education resources that teachers can use to educate students about the industry and available opportunities.
But it is more than just students who can have a future in the industry. Workers wanting a career change may also find the industry a perfect fit for their skillset. Even retirees and grey nomads looking for seasonal work to supplement their retirement incomes may find opportunities open to them.
If you are reading this and considering your career prospects in 2023, why not look at what the sugar industry offers?
It is a time of change and evolution within the industry, so there has never been a more exciting time to get on board.
I would like to wish all readers a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Please take care when on the roads over the festive season. Harvesting crews are still hard at work, meaning large farm machinery will be out and about on the road this Christmas.
It’s been a long and challenging season for all sectors of the industry.
La Nina weather conditions have caused major disruptions to the 2022 crush and we’ve lost a significant amount of time to wet weather.
The Herbert region produced a bumper 4.9M tonne crop, boosted by in-season rain, but Commercial Cane Sugar (CCS) levels have trended below budget for the whole season.
Over the past fortnight, a number of growers have decided to stand over cane due to uneconomic CCS levels.
About seven per cent of last week’s cane supply tested below 7 CCS, which falls below the payment threshold under the Cane Supply Agreement.
Our consultation with grower representatives yesterday (Tuesday) and today (Wednesday) focused on anticipated quantities of cane supply, in the face of prevailing ground conditions and declining CCS levels.
It was agreed that there is an inadequate amount of cane available on a regular basis to support the commercially justified operation of the Herbert mills.
Preliminary indications are that, by the time we crush out tomorrow, we will have processed 93 per cent of the forecast Herbert crop.
I’d like to thank all Herbert growers, harvesting contractors and our Wilmar employees for their hard work and perseverance during a challenging season.
FRIDAY Sporters competitionDecember 2
Results
1st: Luke Peters - 21pts
2nd: John Slater - 20pts
3rd: Bryce Hoad - 17pts
Wednesday All Sporters competitionNovember 30
Results
1st: John Slater - 22pts
2nd: Geoff Johnston - 21pts
3rd: Ryan Thwaite - 20pts
Canadian Foursomes - November 26
Results
1st Jeff McGrath and James Scullen - 66 nett
2nd Ian McDonald and John Lombardi - 68.5 nett
3rd Addi Butorac and Mike Davis 69 nett NTPs
1/10 - Paul Tattam and Ian Saunderson
2/11 - John Lombardi
3/12 - Jake and Cindy Cockle
4/13 - Colin Bidgood and Joshua Jones
5/14 - Darren Ritchie and Luke Peters
6/15 - Addi Butorac and Mike Davis
7/16 - Andrew Rose
8/17 - Debra and Vaughan Smith
9/18 - Stephen Lyons
Upcoming Events
December 24 - Goondi Hill Hotel 4BBB Stableford
December 28 - Wednesday All Sporters - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm
December 23 & 30 - Friday Sporters
competition - 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm
December 31 - Midway Butchers Single Stableford
IGC Presentation - moved to January 27, 2023
John Slater, winner of Wednesday’s All Sporters nine-hole competition on November 30.
LAST Thursday December 15, Social bowls was attended by 6 bowlers for the last game of the year, and we had a few showers to finish off. Winners of the day were Bill Price, Les Maxwell & Kevin Anderson. Runner up were Tom Stager, Gavin Blee & Ron Omodei.
Enjoy the break and see you in the new year for social bowls and the commencement of the Barry Wallace Mem. Shield January 7.
SUNDAY, December 11:
Our Last day of Bowls for 2022 saw 18 players play 2 games of 10 Ends.
Team 1 Leno Cercato/Joan Mercer/ Rita Hudson (10) v Team 2 Ray Downing/ Rita Pezzutto/Jason Harrop (3)
Team 3 Rod Bradley/Joanne Townsend/Pam Staier (8) v Team 4 Peter Smith/Lou Brunello/Val Bradley ((15)
Team 5 Gavin Buick/Robyn Brunello/ Bev Harrop and Betty Cochrane (11) v
Team 6 John Taylor/ Pauline Edwards/ Toni Buick (9)
After Smoko
Team 1 (13) v Team 4 (9). Team 2 (5) v Team 5 (16) v Team 2 (5).
Team 3 (15) v Team 6 (6).
Winning Team was Gavin Buick/ Robyn Brunello/Bev Harrop and Betty Cochrane. Winning prize was $25 Vouchers for Tigers League Club. Congratulations!.
Wednesday, December 14:
Our Annual Club Luncheon
31 Bowlers enjoyed a lovely lunch catered for by Cassowary Coast Catering.
After lunch we had a surprise ‘Bowls Awards Presentation’ instigated by our Club Secretary Joan Townsend.
Bev Harrop and Pam Staier did a great job doing the presentations much to the delight of all present.
Thanks, Joanne, for the great entertainment!
President Joan Mercer then had the honour of presenting the Trophies to the winners of the Club Championships.
(Photos were in last week’s paper)
Our Club is now in recess until early January. Hope you all have a Merry Xmas. We look forward to seeing you on the green next year,
Happy New Year!! Cheers!
LAST Thursday’s social bowls had Christmas hampers as prizes, and the winning team on the day was Alf Siliato, Peter Smith, Snow Clark and Peter Broccardo.
Visitors and new members are most
Luke Peters (middle) with John Lombardi and Ian McDonald who finished second in the Canadian Foursomes on November 26.
welcome on Thursdays, with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start.
For a few weeks, there are no social bowls on Saturday afternoons.
Early in 2023, the club will put a call-out for players to contest the Barry Wallis and Sam Rinaudo Shields.
IGC club captain Luke Peters (left) with Jeff McGrath and James Scullen, winners of the Canadian Foursomes on November 26.
Fascetti & B Bell 12 - 10
D Tomba, A Foti & S Cotton def D Gosney, M Moore & A Di Bella 14 - 8
Prize winning team of the Men’s Friday Bowls played on the 16th of Dec was J Eddleston, P Ryan & I Muldowney defeating J Dickerson, J Hamlyn & P Herman 23 - 14
B Bell & A Torielli def S Scott & R Petersen 23 - 21
Results of the Christmas afternoon of bowls played on Sunday December 18:
B Eddleston, M Moore, G Cockrell & R Cantatore 2 wins +23
B Bell, D Horsley, J Eddleston & J Piotto 1 win 1 draw + 21
A Foti, M Thompsom, P Miguel & N Evans 1 win 1 draw +20
S Scott, A Cole, R Petersen & F Pallanza 1 win 1 loss + 18
M Cole, M Bube, J Hamlyn & A Torielli 1 win 1 loss + 18
H Dickerson, T Pallanza, L Di Bella & P Herman 1 win 1 loss + 15
D Gosney, J Dickerson, P Ryan & E Piotto 2 losses + 8
J Lone, J Holmes, S Ryan & T Koop 2 losses +6
Happening at our club this week: Call 47762117 or 0487240397 to nominate for any of the following games.
As this is the last write-up for 2022, Innisfail Bowls Club wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
BAREFOOT Bowls results for December 15:
Prize winning team was H Hobbs, M Girgenti & P Dickersen defeating S Rossington, L Erba & C Brehault 18 - 9
C Johnson, L Di Bella & S Scott def R Fluer, D Chappell, J Johnson & J Lone 11 - 8
P Altadonna, T Camenzuli, M Cole & J Piotto def S Altadonna, A Norton R
Last Thursday Barefoot bowls for 2022 will be played on December 22.
Names into the club by 5:30 pm please
A free sausage sizzle will be offered to all players to finish off a successful year of barefoot bowls.
Men’s Friday afternoon pairs will be played on December 23 at 2:15 pm.
Names on the board by 1:45 pm
P Kite on Pairs Duty for December 23.
On Behalf of all the members and their families we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy 2023
MISSION Beach junior cricketers Riley Berge and Marko Van Vuuren were part of Cricket Far North (CFN) Under 13 team, who finished as champions at the Northern Conference Cricket Championships played in Home Hill.
Van Vuuren, named Top Bowler for the competition, also received recognition for his five-wicket haul against Central Queensland in Round 3.
The CFN Under 14 team featured Kade Corby (Tully) and Tadhg McDavitt (Mission Beach), whilst the CFN Under 12B team featured Jacob Bradford, Jackson Poppi (Innisfail) and Shaun Riley (Mission Beach).
The CFN Under 12B team progressed to the grand final against Central Queensland and finished as runners-up.
Jackson Poppi amassed 205 runs and finished the tournament as the leading run scorer at an average of 51.25.
Brodie Masina, Giacomo De Faveri (Innisfail), and Archie Walker (Mission Beach) featured in the championship-winning CFN Under 12A team who played in Mackay.
Results:
Round 1 - December 12 - Home Hill
Under 13
Far North 132 (38.1) (Riley Berge 17 (49)) def
North Queensland 64 (27.5)
(Marko Van Vuuren 1/6 (4) 2 maiden overs; Riley Berge 2 catches, 1 stumping, 1 run out)
Far North won by 68 runs Round 2 - December 13
Mackay-Whitsunday 73 (30.3) (Marko Van Vuuren 2/22 (8); Riley Berge 1 stumping) def by Far North 2/74 (22.3)
Far North won by 8 wickets Round 3 - December 14
Central Queensland 79 (34)
(Marko Van Vuuren 5/31 (8); Riley Berge 2 catches, 2 stumpings) def by
Far North 4/81 (21.1) (Riley Berge 12 (15))
Far North won by 6 wickets Grand Final - December 15
Far North 4/118 (24.2) def
Central Queensland 9/117 (40) (Marko Van Vuuren 3/17 (80
Far North won by 6 wickets Round 1 - December 12 - Mackay Under 12A
Far North 7/146 (40)
(Giacomo De Faveri 23 (55) def by
North Queensland 4/147 (39.4)
(Giacomo De Faveri 1/13 (4.6); Brodie Masina 1/26 (5)
North Queensland won by 6 wickets Round 2 - December 13
Mackay-Whitsunday 71 (31.1) def by Far North 7/176 (40)
(Archie Walker 34 not out (60); Giacomo De Faveri 19 (34)
Far North won by 105 runs
Round 3 - December 14
Central Queensland 118 (40)
(Giacomo De Faveri 2/15 (6) and 1 run out) def by
Far North 3/119 (29.3)
(Giacomo De Faveri 39 (59)
Far North won by 7 wickets
Grand Final - December 15
Far North 1/86 (20)
(Giacomo De Faveri 33 not out (72) def
North Queensland 82 (40)
(Giacomo De Faveri 2/8 (6); Brodie Masina 2/12 (6)
Grand Final - December 15 - Mackay Under 12B
Far North 134 (38.3)
(Jackson Poppi 42 (79) def by
Central Queensland 8/135 (35.1)
(Jackson Poppi 3/20 (4); Shaun Riley 1/13 (2)
Central Queensland won by 2 wickets
ON November 19, the Mayocchi Brothers hosted the NQ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Spring Cup tournament at Innisfail State College.
This competition, open to all juniors and adults (Gi and no Gi divisions), encouraged
competitors of any age to evaluate their skills and improve their Jiu-Jitsu.
Around 120 competitors from Townsville, Gold Coast, Cairns and Innisfail participated in the tournament.
In the fight brackets, twoperson divisions saw the best of three, whilst all three and fourperson divisions were roundrobin.
Proceeds from this event will assist Kyle Mayocchi from Innisfail, who will represent
Australia at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation of Australia (IMMAFA) World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, in February 2023.
Codey Toft finished with double gold after wins against a mighty opponent, Jordan Sorensen.
Adam Ghidella, who competed in his first tournament, won double silver, whilst Luke Butler claimed silver and bronze, and his sister Lara Butler won gold and silver
in their first BJJ competition.
Results:
Boys Gi/Pee Wee I (7 years) -22kg
1st: Seth Santarossa
Boys Gi/Pee Wee II (8 years) -24kg
2nd: Ryika Growcott
Boys Gi/Junior I (10 years) -33.2kg
3rd: Mason Zadelj
Boys Gi/Junior I (10 years) -48.3kg
1st: Oliver Zadelj
3rd: Luke Butler
Boys Gi/Junior III (12 years) -48.3kg
1st: Xavier Zadelj
Boys Gi/Teen I (13 years) -48.3kg
2nd: Connor Onaindia
Boys Gi/Teen III (15 years) -73kg
1st: Codey Toft
Boys No-Gi/Pee Wee II (8 years) -25kg
2nd: Seth Santarossa
3rd: Ryika Growcott
Boys No-Gi/Junior I (10 years) -37kg
3rd: Mason Zadelj
Boys No-Gi/Junior I (10 years) +46kg
2nd: Luke Butler
Boys No-Gi/Junior III (12 years) -38kg
2nd: Oliver Zadelj
Boys No-Gi/Junior III (12 years) -50kg
1st: Connor Onaindia
2nd: Xavier Zadelj
Boys No-Gi/Teen III (15 years) +70kg
1st: Codey Toft
Girls Gi/Pee Wee (7 years) -22kg
2nd: Kaity Mayocchi
Girls Gi/Pee Wee I (7 years) -30.20kg
1st: Lara Butler
Girls Gi/Junior II (11 years) -27kg
2nd: Kaida Growcott
Girls No-Gi/Pee Wee I (7 years) -22kg
2nd: Kaity Mayocchi
Girls No-Gi/Pee Wee II (8 years) -31kg
2nd: Lara Butler
Male Gi/White/Adult -82.3kg (Middle)
2nd: Adam Ghidella
Male No Gi/White/Adult -91.0kg (Heavy)
2nd: Adam Ghidella
Male Absolute Gi/White/Adult
1st: Troy Kapea
Male Absolute No-Gi/White/ Adult (Open Weight)
1st: Troy Kapea
LAST weekend, the Cassowary Coast Cyclones A-grade cricket team registered a convincing win as Cricket Far North action returned to Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns.
After rain interrupted the earlier match between Barron and Mulgrave, Cassowary Coast got on the field against Rovers with no loss of game time.
After losing the toss and being sent into bat, the Cyclones finished on 7/198 (40).
Openers Jasran Kalkat and Usop Drahm got off to a flyer and reached a 50-run opening stand in the 10th over.
Drahm top scored with 54 (82), well supported by Kalkat 21 (35), Alan Kelley 26 (37), and Luke McAvoy 34 (38), which included a six into the grandstand,
keeping the runs flowing.
Cooper Luce 17 (31) and Andrew McFadden 22* (14) took the momentum into the break, with 34 runs scored in the last four overs.
Rovers had a slow start after opening paceman Joel Stewart applied early pressure and conceded only five runs from his first four overs.
Young gun Austin Stuart supported Stewart at the other end, and medium pacer Connor Lindsay ignited the pitch; however, missed opportunities saw Rovers’ openers progress to 0/69.
McFadden made the crucial breakthrough in the 17th over with the first ball of his spell when he dismissed Rovers’ captain via LBW.
Soon after, the combination of a brilliant one-hand
grab at mid-wicket from Kalkat and McAvoy’s off-spin, who added an LBW soon after to have Rovers 3/77 at halfway drinks.
Rovers’ powerhouse Brenton Edwards went after McFadden and dispatched him for a straight six; however, four balls later, McFadden had his wicket caught behind by Luce.
The ‘Mack Attack’ soon claimed the Rovers top 5 (McAvoy 3/21 (8.0), McFadden 2/32 (6.0)), and Rovers were 5/104.
Stewart eventually reaped the rewards for his excellent opening bowling spell when he returned and blew away the tail (3/14 (7.0)).
Rovers lost all their wickets for 150 runs, and Cassowary Coast gained the bonus point with a 48-run victory.
Cricket resumes on January 7, 2023, when the Cyclones travel to Loder Park to face a high-flying Atherton.
MARIA GIRGENTI
INNISFAIL United Football Club hosted another successful Summer 6s social tournament, with close to 60 teams participating in the eight-week competition since October 13.
This annual community event, which is in its fifth season, is for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced, with a focus on enjoying the game's social aspect.
Teams ranged in age from Under 6 - 13 in juniors, men's and ladies, mixed under and over 30s, A-Grade and over 50s.
The social competition attracted a mixture of fresh and returning players, with youngsters and parents having lots of fun.
Summer 6s rules include a maximum of six players per team on the field; mixed teams must always field a female player, the ball is not to rise above shoulder height in general play and shots on goal can take place from anywhere in the opposition's half.
Games have two 20-minute halves, with a fiveminute half-time break and a swap of ends.
The club wanted to thank all the players, parents, volunteers and canteen staff for their ongoing efforts and support in making Summer 6s a success once again.
Players participated in the final round of fixtures on November 30 at Castor Park, Mourilyan, which even included a surprise visit by Santa, who handed out lollies to the delight of the youngsters.
UNFORTUNATELY, last weekend's weather conditions were not ideal for boating, with a storm on Saturday morning and choppy seas on Sunday. The days leading up to the weekend were good, with many boats heading out to the main reefs and managing great catches of Coral Trout, Red Throat Emperor and mixed reef fish.
The rubble patches and wrecks also fish well, with some nice small and largemouth Nannygai and some large Cobia being caught. Sharks remain a problem in the reef shallows and around the deeper rubble patches and wrecks.
Closer around the islands, there are vast schools of small baitfish, which have attracted lots of small schools and Spotty Mackerel. These fish have ranged in size from undersize to around the 60 cm. mark. Surprisingly the school Mackerel that I have kept have been full of roe. Some very lovely Grey Mackerel, Trevally and Queenfish have also been caught. I have mainly trolled smallish 10 to 12-cm lures or small metal vibes. When I see some surface action, I have been casting in metal lures such as the Arma Mettallik and using a high-speed retrieve.
Bottom fishing and jigging soft plastics around the islands and headlands have also been successful. The bait fisherman has been mainly targeting Grass Sweet Lip and Coral Trout. However, there has also been some nice Fingermark, and Tusk fish also caught. With the Spanish Mackerel closure now over, some school-sized fish have been captured from the reefs and rubble patches, and the occasional big fish have been caught from the islands.
The rivers and estuaries suffered from the storm we had early on Saturday morning. The water in the estuaries had been extremely clear; however, due to the rain, they are now running dirty. This has affected the fishing, especially in the coastal rivers and creeks. There was some quality Grunter starting to be caught, not many but large fish. The Mangrove Jacks have been around in numbers, and there has even been some nice Fingermark being caught in the rivers. The
rivers were full of small herring and prawns; let's hope we get enough rain to freshen everything up, and then hopefully, the rivers can return to normal for the Christmas break. Keep your fingers crossed.
When the rivers are discoloured, the go-to destination, of course, is the Hinchinbrook Channel. There is always some fishable area. We are fortunate to have it.
Lastly, on the estuary information, hopefully, this rain will flush the crabs out of their holes into the river.
The freshwater rivers and creeks will take a few days to return to normal. Tinaroo dam is a popular destination for camping through the Christmas break. In the last few years, the restocking of Barramundi has been very successful, and it is easier to catch a Barra than it used to be. If you are going to give it a try, remember the impoundment fishing license, the money raised enables the restocking.
Looking at the various weather sites, we could be in for some reasonable weather over this weekend. Get up-to-date forecasts before heading out and enjoy yourselves.
Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Roly Newton
Tackle World Tully
am 0.31m 10:53 am 3.68m 5:13 pm 1.20m 10:49 pm 2.52m MON 26 4:48 am 0.5m 11:49 am 3.56m
6:19 pm 1.29m 11:49 pm 2.38m
TUE 27 5:45 am 0.76m 12:48 pm 3.38m 7:39 pm 1.33m
WED 28 12:58 am 2.27m 6:51 am 1.05m 1:55 pm 3.19m 9:07 pm 1.27m
THU 29 2:20 am 2.24m 8:10 am 1.32m 3:05 pm 3.02m 10:20 pm 1.13m
MARIA GIRGENTI
IN October, Tully Little Athletics Club celebrated a successful season with their awards presentation and sausage sizzle at Rotary Park, Mission Beach.
These awards recognised the efforts and outstanding achievements of their 51 athletes throughout the 2022 season.
The Club Champion Award is for the athlete with the most attendance and Personal Best points throughout the season.
Chase Frumento
Senior High Achiever
Saxon Solien
Junior High Achiever
Billy Morris
Senior Most Improved Jake Ball
Junior Most Improved Blake Riley
Vanora Noonan claimed the
Encouragement Trophy for her dedication, sportsmanship, excellent listening skills and respect for parents and officials.
Top 5 Overall Point Holders
Chase Frumento
Cooper Sichter
Billy Morris
Layla Morris
Jake Ball and Emmett Frumento (fifth place tied).
The Top 21 Point Holders received trophies.
Encouragement Award Runners up Jackson Solien
Kace Hodgson Mia Costa
Indy Grimaz
Record breakers: Dean Giardina, Rajveer Singh, Lachlan McKiernanNewman, Jackson Solien, Saxon Solien, Chase Frumento, Layla Morris, Billy Morris, Kace Hodgson, Nina
Trickey, Vanora Noonan, Shaun Riley and Charlie La Fauci.
Shaun Riley achieved National glory with a medal in Discus at the School Sport Australia 10 - 12 years Track and Field National Championships held at Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, Brisbane, from November 17 - 21.
Riley placed first in the 10 Years Boys 500g Discus with a throw of 39.21m.
Shaun Riley, Chase Frumento and Rajveer Singh competed at the AllSchools Queensland Track and Field Championships in Brisbane.
Riley has been the Queensland State champion for 10 years in Discus, with a throw of 36.69m.
Frumento placed 11th overall in Shot Put, ranked 8th in the Discus final and achieved high personal bests with both throws.
For further information on Little Athletics, please message the Tully Little Athletics Facebook page or email: laqtully@gmail.com.