Wet Tropic Times, 2022, December 2, Newspaper Edition

Tully Carols by Candlelight Gift Giving Tree 2022

AS part of the Tully Carols by Candlelight event, the organizers (the combined churches of Tully) incorporate a giftgiving tree. We know that many children worldwide face hardship. Still, at this time of the year, we encourage people to bless a child in challenging circumstances in our community.

Over 100 presents are donated and distributed to children in our district each year. There were many happy, and delighted faces as children received a gift from someone in their own community. This will be the 18th time we have held the Gift Giving Tree in conjunction with the Tully Carols by Candlelight. We hope our community will be just as generous this year in helping bring joy and love to our children.

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boy or girl of various ages are available from NewsXpress Tully and Raycare, Simply take a tag and buy and wrap an appropriate gift.

Bring your gift along to the Carols by Candlelight night on Sunday, December 4, and place it under the large Christmas tree, or if you are not attending the carols night, the gifts can be left at the participating stores or the Tully Support Centre up to December 16.

The gifts will be distributed in time for Christmas with help from the Tully Support Centre. We want the children of Tully and the surrounding district to know that we care for them and spread a little more joy and hope at Christmas. So why not give a gift to a child in our community this Christmas?

Tully Carols by Candlelight 2022

Sunday 4 December 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Tully Cyclone Shelter

Come and join in the spirit of Christmas by singing traditional and modern carols at the Tully Carols by Candelight 2022. Sing along with the choir or enjoy the local talent.

Free: Jumping castle, sausage sizzle, kids craft activities, ice cream, tea/coffee and cake.

For Sale: Christmas goodies/craft, soft drinks and glow candles

Christmas Gift Giving Tree: Bring along your Christmas gifts for the children of our shire.

SUPA

Combined Churches of Tully and Mission Beach

Spiritual food with Jess

Spiritual Spouses

INCUBUS and Succubus

Spiritual Spouses are not only a biblical thing, but they are a real thing. They are destroying people's lives, marriages and families.

A spiritual spouse is when a demonic spirit claims you as their husband or wife, either by their consenting or non-consenting.

When they can enter by non-consent, this is when a spirit has entered through an open door through sin.

This spirit can cause division between people, build bridges between people and try to stop you from building relationships.

These spirits are incredibly jealous and responsible for causing friction and division in families and relationships.

These spirits violate God's Word. God never intended for people to marry spirits.

Read through:

Genesis 6: 1-5 for a complete reference.

The sons of God saw that the daughters of humans were beautiful, and they married any of them they chose. The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward— when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown.

Genesis 6:2, 4 NIV

People deal with spirits having relationships with them even to this day. This is what you

would call Incubus and Succubus spirits. Incubus is the Male form, and Succubus is the Female form.

Demons can shapeshift and take on human form.

In the bible, you can see angels appear as human beings, including fallen angels.

When a door is opened in the spiritual realm, we don't get a say on what spirit walks through the door. Any spirit can enter; this is not something we have control over. This is one way Spiritual Spouses can enter.

Psalm 23:1-4

Other methods are through fornication, watching pornography, engaging in spiritism or channelling spirits, doing rituals, evoking demons, idolatry and so on.

One way to know if you have a spiritual spouse is if you frequently have relations in dreams, and it feels like it actually happened when you wake up. These spirits can disguise themselves to appear as any person in a dream.

I find this is not something spoken of, but it is real. I encourage you to seek your God and the Church for deliverance if you are experiencing this.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Opening of the Fronton mural at Trebonne

SARI RUSSO

DESPITE the pending rain, a strong crowd of the Basque Community, Trebonne residents, the Hinchinbrook community, friends, and family travelling from as far as Mareeba to the Burdekin gathered in Trebonne for the opening of a mural dedicated to the history of the Fronton last Saturday.

The Hinchinbrook way website informs of the history of the Fronton and shares that 'During the 1950s and 1960s Spanish and Basque cane cutting gangs worked and lived on the surrounding farms. During this time the Mendiolea family sponsored many of the Basque immigrant cane cutters and offered them companionship and a good home-cooked meal.'

And that 'During the harvest season, the Spanish Handball Club would organise many large gatherings of up to 200 people. Nights were filled with dancing; barbecues and many other traditional games were played. The Basque card game Mus; the weight lifting contest Harrijasotzaile which required the lifting of a set of piedras or weight lifting stones and

Txingas (Chinga), a competition in which the competitor had to cover a distance carrying a 50-kilogram weight in each hand were just some of them.' https:// www.hinchinbrookway.com.au/ things-to-do/culture-art-history/ the-trebonne-fronton/

After Michael Mendiolea opened the proceeding, Mayor Ramon Jayo shared his personal usage of the facility growing up in Trebonne, "The Fronton was the place that all of us kids drifted to and congregated at. This was our tennis court, our squash court, our roller-skating rink, our skateboard park, our dance floor. For the schools, our fetes and BBQs. It was the epicentre of our community."

Local artist David Rowe shared his challenges painting the Mural. "You gotta produce and aesthetic piece, you have gotta produce something that works… You need to create a connection to the place, the people and its history… It was a rough game."

Over the course of twenty-two years, Barbara Debono and Dr Bianka Vidionja Balanzatequi have worked tirelessly to ensure that the History of the Fronton is recognised for the valuable

contribution it has made to the Trebonne and broader Hinchinbrook Community. They researched the facility, and after completing their research, they both feared the Fronton would be destroyed. "It was in a sorry state and really looked ugly and unkept. Barbara's Maltese father-in-law Sam Debono had been one of the workers on this magnificent concrete structure and my husband Mark's uncle was the founding secretary of the Spanish handball club founded on June 24, 1960… Barbara and I had a sentimental investment in recording the history and hoped the structure would be preserved for posterity. To that end and the hope that the powers that be were listening at the conclusion

of this research we ended with four proposals," said Dr Bianka Vidionja Balanzatequi.

They proposed that the court would be heritage listed, that it would be placed under the council's management, that an information board would be installed, and a mural of the game being played would be painted as a mural its walls people would be able to see from the road as they were driving past and it would invite them to stop and share in the location's history.

After the opening of the Mural, Barbara Debono and Dr Bianka Vidionja Balanzatequi have been successful in all four of their goals.

During her speech, Bianka

shared that the Mural does not mean that the community's children cannot come to the facility to play the modern version of handball. But she shared that sadly, the facility can no longer be used for the game it was intended for, pelota mano. Bianka shared there are no longer young people in the area who would like to play the game, and it is now missing everything that used to make it a viable facility for pelota mano.

"The flag (in the Mural) proudly proclaims the Basque heritage of the court and game and contribution of the Basque people to this community. I am very honoured to say that we have in our attendance today one surviving player of the original game played on this court, Felix Jayo (Mayor Ramon Jayo's father)."

Hosts Barbara Debono, Local Artist David Rowe, Dr Bianka Vidionja Balanzatequi, Michael Mendiolea family descendant of the Mendiolea family that sponsored the Basque immigration to the area and Mayor Ramon Jayo.

Mural on the walls of the Fronton.

Innisfail Youth and Family Care receive boost with $500 CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grant

STORY AND PHOTO BY MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL Youth and Family Care (IYFC) is the recipient of a $500 CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grant after the Innisfail branch and employees nominated the organisation to recognise the essential support services it provides vulnerable youth and families in the local community.

It was the inspiring and farreaching impact of the work done by IYFC which was a crucial factor in the organisation receiving the grant.

Since 1917, CommBank employees have supported Australian youth through their workplace giving program and community grants.

IYFC is a community-based notfor-profit organisation providing support to children, young people, families and the disadvantaged in times of crisis. When they are abused, in or out of home, or find themselves homeless or suffering from illnesses, they find it difficult to acknowledge or seek help.

The community-based organisation runs nine programsYouth Shelter, Domestic Violence Support Service, Domestic Violence Crisis Housing, Long Term Community Housing, Crisis Accommodation for Families, Wet Tropics Community Housing, Youth Recreation and Support Centre and Youth Support Program, Emergency Relief, and the agent for Department of Housing and Public Works in Innisfail.

IYFC DV Support Service delivers Domestic, and Family Violence Educational and Awareness programs in the community, with

Women's Safety Circle and Men's Better, Changes for our Future, in collaboration with Mamu Health Service.

The organisation continues to maintain a high standing within the local community, government and non-government sector, regarded as professional and fair. Working collaboratively and holistically with care and compassion focuses on positive changes and outcomes for youth and families.

IYFC CEO Anita Laksa said they are extremely grateful to CommBank's Innisfail team for their nomination and continued support.

"There is a great need for these support services, and these funds will greatly assist us to continue delivering support to homeless,

disadvantaged/vulnerable families in the community and enable us to purchase new furniture for our crisis and domestic violence accommodation."

"From July 2022 to June 2023, IYFC has a focus on working with the homeless in the local community, providing outreach support with the goal to find permanent accommodation."

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a spike in domestic and family violence and financial abuse. We have seen the vital work IYFC has done supporting the vulnerable through these domestic violence programs to reduce these incidents in the local community," said CommBank Innisfail branch manager Kirsty Magill.

Lamb Kebabs

Serves: 4 (makes 8 kebabs)

Prep time: 15 minutes + 1 hr marinating

Cook time: 15 minutes

1 serve per portion

Ingredients

¼ cup red wine

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 tablespoon dried rosemary

500g lamb steak, fat trimmed, cut in 2cm cubes

1 cup mushrooms, cut in 2cm cubes

½ red capsicum, cut in 2cm cubes

½ green capsicum, cut in 2cm cubes

1 apple, cut in 2cm cubes

1 pear, cut in 2cm cubes

Mint dressing:

1 cup mint, chopped

1 teaspoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon honey

⅔ cup boiling water

Method

MIX red wine, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and rosemary in a bowl. Add lamb and marinate for at least one hour.

THREAD marinated lamb, vegetables and fruit onto skewers, alternating.

COMBINE mint dressing ingredients in a bowl and drizzle over the kebabs.

COOK on medium heat on a BBQ or a chargrill pan for 15-20 minutes or until the meat is cooked through. Rotate occasionally.

SERVE the kebabs hot with your choice of side salad.

News in Brief

Hinchinbrook

STEVE WHIPPS, MEDIA OFFICER, INGHAM COAST GUARD

Recently local State Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto attended Ingham Coast Guard’s November meeting to present the Flotilla with a certificate showing appreciation of 50 years of continuous service to the Hinchinbrook community. Commander Rex Testoni accepted the award on behalf of the Flotilla, with much appreciation shown by the assembled volunteer members.

To date this year, Ingham Coast Guard has been called out to 20 distressed vessels and has safely rescued 49 people.

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

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

Ingham Coast Guard receive congratulatory award from local State Member

CommBank Innisfail staff members Renee Brown, Kylie Franks and branch manager Kirsty Magill (second from left), congratulate IYFC CEO Anita Laksa (second from right) on receiving a $500 CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grant.

Recipe courtesy of Kerry Hampstead, Wallangarra Branch

Glitz and glamour of Good Counsel College Year 12 formal

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON November 17, all the excitement, glitz and glamour of Good Counsel College formal filled the Innisfail Shire Hall as 200 people gathered in a special celebratory dinner to farewell the Year 12 graduating class of 2022.

Students met on the riverfront and mingled with parents, family, friends and guardians whilst they admired how stunning their classmates looked before a range of shiny vehicles, which included a semi-trailer and classic vintage cars, transported them in style to the majestic Shire Hall.

Guests entered the venue, splendidly decked out and transformed, a fitting farewell for the 45 Good Counsel College, senior students.

Tania Ramsey conducted the Welcome to Country, followed

by the official opening and graduate entrances, introduced individually by Brenton Pappas, Assistant Principal - Wellbeing.

Father Kerry Crowley offered grace before graduates and partners, parents, and invited guests enjoyed a buffet meal catered by Roscoes Piazza.

College captains Thomas Herbert and Clara Cini delivered the graduates' address, Keralea Jenkins spoke on behalf of the parents, and Principal Rosa Lanzo gave her final address to the graduating class of 2022.

After a selection of delectable desserts, Sophie Barnes and Arvind Singh Mann spoke on behalf of the Year 12 students, and cupcakes were distributed by vicecaptains Leanne Nguyen and Sharnalyn Edwards and a Year 12 graduation slideshow/video played.

A photo booth equipped with heaps of props proved popular

with students and families throughout the evening as they captured the fun and formal snaps.

The College especially wanted to thank Cassowary Coast Regional Council for the

Audio & Lighting Solutions for audio visual equipment, HDeVolution for videography, Vital Photography, Kris Pierantozzi for the graduation cakes, Nav Batth, Good Counsel College student and staff graduation committees, as well as parents/guardians, support/office staff and everyone who made it such a memorable event.

venue, caterer Roscoes Piazza Innisfail, Cheryl-Lee Florist for table decorations, Spectrum Sounds for entertainment and photography, Cassowary Coast

Erin Darveniza and Elliott Ferguson.

Talia Bulstrode and Drey Vue.

Julia Gilbert and Daniel Brant arrived in style.

Lily Nutting.

Rose Bonello (red dress) surrounded by her family.

Yolanda Jenkins (right) and her Mum Sandra Jenkins.

Sharnalyn Edwards and Anthony Cristaldi with family members.

Erin, Tamsin and Sasha Darveniza.

Leo Garner, Jujjar Singh, Drey Vue, Dylan Manitto, Arvind Singh Mann, Knight Mitchell and Ryan Portelli.

Please stop requesting free advertising

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

SADLY, I need to address this issue again. The mistaken belief that purchasing a newspaper for $2 ensures that mine and my staff’s wages are paid continues to persist despite the fact there has never been a time that the purchase of a newspaper has ever paid the wages and overheads of the newspaper staff. They have always been wholly and solely to cover the cost of print.

This belief is not and has never been based on any facts. A newspaper cannot afford to place free advertising.

Despite this reality, the requests continue to come in weekly.

Therefore, I now feel the need to share in practical terms why the answer is no. There are, however, different arrangements with different groups. However, there still needs to be a financial contribution for each arrangement regarding advertising upcoming events.

When a newspaper is sold, part of that cost goes to print, part to the distributor and part to any unsold editions. Print costs alone come to approximately $2300 every week.

Wages, rent, electricity, etc., all come from advertising. It is rare that once all the expenses of print/distribution are paid, there is anything left for any other cost.

The following is a response I wrote to one community member just last week:

‘It is very disappointing to get a request for free advertising of events as my staff, and my own wages are paid for by advertising. We do not have other jobs that pay our wages and then volunteer to create the newspaper in our free time.

Despite the knowledge in the community that a newspaper is run as a business and not a charity, every week, multiple requests will come to the newspaper from different associations or groups in the community requesting that I advertise their event for free.

What is free is the writing of an event once it has already happened; if there is a journalist/freelancer able to cover the event or when there isn’t a person available, the group provide the newspaper with a media release.

Free advertising is not a feasible request as it fails to acknowledge that the ‘advertisement’ will go through a minimum of three people’s hands before it gets to print, and then there is the absorbent print cost we need to account for weekly.’

I will say again, “Please stop asking for free advertising as we can’t afford to promote your event for free. It still costs us and without getting paid to promote your event you are asking us to pay for something with money that we do not have.”

Letters to the editor

The Salvation Army Christmas Letter to the Editor

CHRISTMAS is one of the busiest times of the year for The Salvos.

I’ve been a Salvation Army officer for over 30 years –meaning over 30 Christmases of collecting, community outreach and lunches, carols, hamper packing, donation pickups and drop offs. It’s easy to get swept up in the busyness – but in amongst it all, it’s important to come back to what matters most, why we do what we do at The Salvos over the Christmas season.

One of our Christmas stories is from Fiona’s family, who would have spent Christmas homeless if it were not for the help of The Salvos. What did The Salvos do that meant the most to her?

“They showed us unconditional love,” she said, “and our lives changed forever.”

‘Leave no one in need this Christmas’ is our message – not just physical need, but in terms of practical support, personal connection, kindness and love.

Christmas is very hard for those unable to make ends meet, for those suffering from the crippling financial impacts of the last few years. It’s extremely

hard for people that are without family or a support network, many of whom feel completely disconnected from society at a time when connection with loved ones increases for most.

What is meant to be a time of celebration, sadly isn’t for lots of Aussies – and that’s why The Salvos do what we do.

By ensuring people have access to food, hampers, vouchers and toys for their children, we hope to spread love, peace, joy and a sense of belonging. Not just so their Christmas is a joyous one, but so that they know their community is behind them, support is there – that they’re loved.

Our goal is to make Christmas a safe and happy time for everyone – which is why we ask you to please give what you can to ensure no one is left in need of a warm meal, a gift, a safe place to sleep or a little bit of love this Christmas.

If you would like to donate to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, or if you need support, please visit salvationarmy.org.au or call 13 SALVOS (13 72 58).

Major Bruce Harmer

National Public Relations Secretary for The Salvation Army

Have an opinion? Send a letter to the editor

Robin McKee's presentation from the Ingham Family History Association

squash and basketball.

In 1971 Robin and a friend moved to Sydney, where she worked as a Clerk in various businesses.

This occurred at a morning tea with some association

Robin and her cousin in Townsville.

Robin is a descendant of one of the first settlers in the Herbert River Valley. Her great-grandmother, Mrs Isabella Campbell, a widow from Scotland, worked at Gairloch Mill. The family story is that Mrs Campbell was the first to produce sugar from cane juice in a saucepan stirring with a cup.

Mrs Campbell married George Wickham, and together they operated "Planters Retreat Hotel," which was the first hotel but second licensed hotel in the district. Mrs Campbell-Wickham took on the license in 1882.

The hotel was well known for good food, spirits, and service. Several important district meetings were held at the hotel, and one meeting was the naming of Ingham.

Isabella Campbell-Wickham operated the hotel until her daughter, Isabella, and son-in-law, George Hunter, took over in 1887. The Hunters held the license from 1893 to 1903.

Robin attended Our Lady of Lourdes and Santa Maria Schools and, upon completing her schooling, went to work in the family business of FMS until it became ITCO in 1971.

Robin played several sports, including tennis,

Tully Meals on Wheels roster

Friday 1

Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Anita Stapley, Kate Henry, Pam Cridland, Gordan Williams, Avis Ray

Monday 5

Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Terry Ryan, Di, Ken Blair, D Clarke

Wednesday 7

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

Friday 9

Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Lisa LaSpina, Margaret Schafer, D Hawkett, P Boswell

Monday

After 15 years, she returned to her roots and settled back in Ingham, where she worked for the electrical store Chandlers.

On her retirement, she volunteered for Meals on Wheels and joined Ingham Family History Assoc Inc and The Herbert River Museum, where she was Treasurer for both organisations.

In 2019 Robin moved to Townsville to be closer to family, where she resides in a nursing home.

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

Wednesday 14

Jan Pease, C Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Jill Mackay, Megan Cairns, R Battiato, D Hawkett, P Boswell

Friday 16

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

Monday 19

Wednesday 21

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

Friday 23

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

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

ROBIN McKee was acknowledged with a Certificate of Appreciation by Ingham Family History Association Inc for her local research and membership over the last 19 years.

members,

2023 Australia Day Award Nominations Now Open, Christmas Light Competition and Community Christmas Events

2023 Australia Day Award

Nominations Now Open

Council is now seeking nominations for Australia Day Awards to be presented on Australia Day 26 January 2023.

Categories include:

• Citizen Award for a person 27 years or older on Thursday 26 January 2023;

• Young Citizen Award for a person under 27 years on Thursday 26 January 2023;

• Junior and Senior Sports Awards, senior category over 18 years, junior category under 18 years;

• Senior and Junior Cultural Awards;

• Community Event Award; and

• Individual Achievement Award for a significant contribution to a local community group/s either as an official, coach, office bearer or in some other official or volunteer capacity.

Any resident in the Hinchinbrook Shire during 2022 is eligible and their contribution or performance may have occurred during 2022, or over a number of years.

Further information regarding Award categories as well as Nomination Forms are available on Council’s website, Australia Day Celebrations page under Community and Environment or from the Council Office, 25 Lannercost Street Ingham.

Nominations are to be submitted to the Chief Executive Officer, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, PO Box 366, Ingham, by 5.00pm Wednesday 4 January 2023, to allow judging by a local selection panel.

Coconut Palms De-nutting and Reduction Strategy

Consultation for the Coconut Reduction Strategy closed on Friday 28 October 2022, allowing the community and potentially affected residents to seek nominations for removal and/or negotiate maintenance on Coconut Palms.

The final Coconut Reduction Strategy for the 2022-2023 financial year is now available to the public and can be accessed via Council’s website, Public Consultation page. No further consultation or negotiations will take place this financial year.

Coconut Palm removals and denutting works commenced Monday 28 November 2022 with completion anticipated by the end of the year.

It is envisaged that removal works in accordance with the scheduled Coconut De-nutting Program and Reduction Strategy may take a couple of years to achieve the desired outcomes due to budgeting and resource constraints.

For further information, please contact Council’s Public Spaces Team on 4776 4740.

Donation for Kennedy Regiment Library

Tom Exelby Junior of Gatton Queensland, donated a Certificate of Discharge belonging to his late grandfather Tom Exelby, who served in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during WWII.

The certificate details that the Stone River man entered the AIF in June 1942 and was in full time service in Australia for six hundred and twenty days before his discharge on 9 January 1945.

This item will add to the historically, valuable collection of books, ephemera and other materials preserved in the Special Collections room.

Tom Exelby presented the certificate to Felix Reitano, who accepted it on behalf of the Kennedy Regiment on Monday 14 November 2022.

The Kennedy Regiment Library along with local history items and historical memorabilia make up the Special Collections at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library.

Donations of historical significance from members of the public are always welcome at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, people feel reassured that their historical items, not necessarily valuable in monetary means, hold true value to the Hinchinbrook Shire as they piece together the history of the Shire and will be preserved for the future.

There may be outages during this upgrade window, with more intensive works to follow into 2023.

Locals can register for updates here https://bit.ly/3F1LP8y.

44th Hinchinbrook

Art Awards Exhibition Opening Night

Join us for the Opening Night of the 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards.

Date: Friday 2 December 2022 Time: 6.00pm

Where: TYTO Regional Art Gallery

Live music, canapes and a cash bar will be available on the night.

Semi-formal attire required.

Roadworks Notice - Bruce Parade Lucinda

Council wishes to advise that drainage renewal works on Bruce Parade Lucinda have commenced with completion anticipated by Friday 16 December 2022, weather permitting.

For further information on current roadworks, please visit Council's website, Roadworks page or contact Council.

Council would like to thank you for your cooperation during this necessary phase of works.

Hinchinbrook Blue Light Association Lower Herbert and Beaches Christmas Light Competition

Judging will take place on Saturday 17 December and Sunday 18 December 2022.

To enter, simply text 0481 249 644 with your name, best contact number, address and reference "Christmas Light Comp" before Thursday 15 December 2022.

Save the Date for 2022 Community Christmas Events

• Forrest Beach Carols - Friday 9 December 2022;

• Taylors Beach Christmas PartySaturday 10 December 2022;

• Trebonne Action Group Christmas BBQ in the park - Saturday 10 December 2022; and

• Lucinda Carols - Wednesday 14 December 2022.

Upgrades

Work is expected to begin on the Forrest Beach Fixed Wireless Tower upgrade from Thursday 1 December to Friday 16 December 2022.

Hinchinbrook Blue Light Association are hosting a Christmas light competition involving Halifax, Cordelia, Braemeadows, Bemerside, Macknade, Lucinda, Taylors Beach and Forrest Beach.

Works - NBN Fixed Wireless

Image: Peter Maltby (member of the Kennedy Regiment), Hazel

Lex Exelby, Felix

Tom

and Arnold Exelby.

Image: Mr and Mrs Clause with the elves at Late Night in Hinchinbrook 2021.

Academic excellence highlighted at Innisfail State College Year 7 - 9 Awards

AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST month, Innisfail State College held awards presentations for Years 79 in B Block Auditorium and Shire Hall, where students received recognition for outstanding achievements throughout the 2022 school year.

ISC highly values traits such as academic achievement, community spirit, striving for improvement, teamwork and leadership.

The awards ceremony paid tribute to students who excelled in a wide range of academic, community and cultural subjects throughout the school year.

Award winners:

Year 7

Most Outstanding Academic Student: Bella Lor

Most Improved Student: Jaidah Cook

JCU Shield Award: Frankie-Rose Tagget

Active Citizenship Award: Reyne Savage

Year 8

Most Outstanding Academic Student: Jara Ward and Jarrah Humphreys

Most Improved Student: Tahlia Pearce

JCU Shield Award: Natalie Wolff

Active Citizenship Award: Chloe Wieland and Lachlan Lyons

Year 9

Most Outstanding Academic Student: Lily De Brincat (second consecutive year)

Most Improved Student: Kean Casey

JCU Shield Award: Sebastian Vang

Active Citizenship Award: Dallas Rudken

Junior Encouragement Award (new in 2022): Hayley Wollschlager

In October, ISC instrumental music students lit up the stage at their annual Instrumental Music Finale concert.

All four ensembles played with musicality and conducted themselves with maturity, demonstrating both individual success and community pride.

The night culminated in the presentation of major awards by Donna

Instrumental

Most Improved Junior Concert Band:

Most Improved Senior Concert Band:

Most Improved Strings: Kyanna Wirth

Most Outstanding Instrumental Musician: Arienne Button

Spirit of Music Award: Regina Gattera

Tully High School Pickleball Players End the Year On The Court

JILLIAN CABLE

A group of Tully State High School 10 Health and Physical Education students who started having Pickleball lessons with the Tully Mission Beach Pickleball Club as part of their sport curriculum on October 12, 2022 had their final lesson of the year on November 23, 2022.

There was a total of eighty-one (81) student attendances over the seven weekly sessions.

Playing each week from 9 am to 10 am, the students have travelled to the Igloo by bus every Wednesday morning, with their Teacher, KatieAnn Flegler, to ensure that they would be able to maximise their time on the Pickleball Courts.

Pickleball Couch (and Australian Men’s 60+

STORY

Curzon and Sally Hammett.

Music Award winners Year 7 Most Promising Instrumental Musician: Esther Symes

Christopher Spataro

William Benn

Year 7 award winners: Frankie-Rose Tagget, Jaidah Cook, Bella Lor and Reyne Savage

Year 8 award winners: Lachlan Lyons, Natalie Wolff, Chloe Wieland, Jara Ward, Jarrah Humphreys and Tahlia Pearce.

Year 9 award winners: Hayley Wollschlager, Lily De Brincat, Dallas Rudken and Sebastian Vang. Absent: Kean Casey.

Pickleball Doubles Gold

Medallist), Ron Neyenhuis, has introduced the students to all aspects of the game and hopes that some of the students will go on to become regular players and members of the club.

Tully State High School 10 Health and Physical Education Class Students with Pickleball Coach, Ron Neyenhuis (Left to right back row: Alyssa, Ellie, Hayley, Sari, Brooke, Melinda, Bonnie, Livinia and Ms Fleger. Left to right front row: Reece, Ron Neyenhuis and Jordyn).

Byron and Reece from Tully High School at Pickleball

South Johnstone Ambulance committee members recognised with voluntary service awards

MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST month, two South Johnstone Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) members received recognition with service awards with a special presentation in the presence of guests from Innisfail, South Johnstone and Silkwood LAC at Mourilyan Café.

Lisette Brake, aged 87, received acknowledgement for 35 years of dedicated voluntary service to the Queensland Ambulance Service as a LAC member.

Brake received a framed Commissioner's Certificate of Appreciation and service pin, presented by James Forman, OIC Cairns QAS and former OIC at South Johnstone QAS.

Brake's involvement first started on October 4, 1984, as a QATB committee member before it became QAS, and took over after the passing of her husband, Les. Hence, her actual service is 38 years.

From March 1985, Brake held the role of President for 28 years before moving to the position of Vice President until September 2022.

Foundation member/member of the Local Ambulance Advisory Council and Emergency Services Advisory Committee member until 2004.

Brake and Johnstone Shire Council helped organise a successful Regional LAC conference in Innisfail, where Gerry Fitzgerald, Commissioner, a forebearer involved with the naming of Fitzgerald,

received a 'Fitzgerald Creek' sign.

She was a representative on QLAC until 2004 and, until recently, represented South Johnstone LAC at conferences.

Up until 2004, Brake had visited all local ambulance stations, with her presence always warmly welcomed by officers.

In 2000, Brake received Rotary's prestigious Paul Harris Fellow for her service to the community in various volunteer positions, especially in the ambulance.

Brake received the LAC Achiever of the Year accolade at the QAS Star Care 2010 Awards in Cairns, presented by QAS Deputy Commissioner Russell Bowles.

A member of Tully Rural School Board (1960 - 1962) and helped gain support from smaller schools to have a separate high school.

Brake was a South Johnstone Ladies, Auxiliary tuckshop member from 19631969.

Brake held the role of Treasurer for Innisfail Blue Nurses for many years, and from 1965 - 2010 had active involvement as a member of the Order of Eastern Star, where she gained local, district and state-level activities.

John Darveniza, aged 75, received recognition for 33 years of dedicated voluntary service.

John's father, Frano Darveniza, joined the SJ ambulance committee in the

1950s. On April 4, 1954, he supported a motion to recognise 40 years of service to South Johnstone by Bill McConaghie.

After 1985 Frano entered a care home in Cairns, aged 87; John joined the South Johnstone LAC.

When John joined, Lisette Brake was already on the committee, and he was already a member in 1989 when Frano passed away.

In 2019, John's son, Adrian Darveniza, the third generation of the Darveniza family, joined the LAC.

Frano attended a meeting of South Johnstone Ambulance on November 4, 1953, so it is close to 70 years that a member of the Darveniza family has been on the committee.

South Johnstone Ambulance LAC members John Darveniza and Lisette Brake received voluntary service awards.

James Forman Cairns QAS OIC with Lisette Brake and her family members Mark and Margaret Brake.

James Forman presented the 35year service certificate and pin to Lisette Brake.

James Forman with members and guests from Silkwood, South Johnstone and Innisfail LAC.

Destiny Seeds of Radiant Life College

Shared challenges Ingham Meals on Wheels roster for December 2022

OFTEN when we face challenging times, we tend to feel like we’re the only ones doing it tough. This can be true not just of individuals, but at an industry level too.

The 2022 season has been a particularly challenging one for individual sugarcane growers and for the industry as a whole.

While the season started off promisingly, with plenty of optimism around the high world sugar price, there has been growing frustration over poor weather impacting harvesting operations and poor mill performance extending the season length.

There has also been a lot of anxiety among growers about sky-rocketing input costs, especially fuel and fertiliser.

In fact, there have even been murmurs that price gouging at the local level may be responsible for the rising costs.

However, a recent trip to London for the 2022 World Association of Beet and Cane Growers (WABCG) conference brought home to me the fact that this is far from a localised problem and Australia is not alone in facing these challenges.

Around the world, farmers are facing the same concerns about rising input costs and what it means for their production and bottom line.

While these price rises are beyond the control of any one industry or nation, it is comforting to know that we are all in the same boat and that Australian growers are not being unfairly disadvantaged.

Like Australia, other sugar producing nations are also examining ways to diversify their sugar industries.

WABCG members had a unified position on how sugarcane and beet

can, through diversification, be part of a solution to climate change.

We are in a unique position through the production of ethanol, electricity and biogas to reduce the overall carbon output of the world.

More needs to be invested in these areas, as well as in the development of aviation fuel and bioplastics, but for this we need positive government policy settings at state and federal levels.

While in London I also attended a meeting of the Global Sugar Alliance, where members called on India to fully comply with its international trade commitments and stop dumping pricedistorting subsidised sugar onto the market.

Maintaining a high world sugar price is the best way to ensure our growers and the communities they support can absorb rising input costs and remain viable. We can only do this if India stops unfairly distorting the world market.

The Global Sugar Alliance also acknowledged the big push from consumers for sustainable products, including sugar.

Thankfully, through the hard work of growers over the past decade, the Australian industry is well advanced in this regard.

Through our grower-led best management practice program, Smartcane BMP, and more recently our Blockchain Sustainable Sugar Project, we are well on the way to positioning Australia as the world’s premier sustainable sugar nation.

There is more work to be done, but CANEGROWERS is working hard with our members and industry partners to ensure we have a bright future for the industry and regional Queensland communities.

FRIDAY 2

KITCHEN: B Carne, M Cominardi, R Marshall, P Murdoch

DRIVER/DELIVERY: R Robino & R Radel, A Lynch & M Moore, M&H Matthews, W Ashley

MONDAY 5

KITCHEN:- B Carne, R Phillips, R Marshall, S Kemp

DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Stokes, R Radel & C McLeod, I Merritt, L La Spina & V Cutting, J Hutcheson

WEDNESDAY 7

KITCHEN:- B Carne, R Marshall, S Bennett, P Robino

DRIVER/DELIVERY: S&P Murdoch, NQIB (Kate & Donna), W Pavetto & J Bell

FRIDAY 9

KITCHEN: B Carne, R Toth, R Marshall, P Murdoch

DRIVER/DELIVERY: P Robino & R Radel, F & J Boon, J Armstrong & Y Oakes, W Ashley

MONDAY 12

KITCHEN:- B Carne, R Toth, R Marshall, R Phillips

DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Hendersen, E&S Lenti, I Merritt, R Radel & W Pavetto, P Robino

WEDNESDAY 14

KITCHEN: B Carne, R Marshall, R Toth, S Bennett, P Robino, M Girgenti

DRIVER/DELIVERY: L Sartor & C Bain, ROTARY, C McLeod & R Radel

FRIDAY 16

KITCHEN:- B Carne, R Marshall, R Toth, P Murdoch

DRIVER/DELIVERY: L Sartor & P Robino, D Girgenti & R Quabba, HSC, W Ashley

MONDAY 19

KITCHEN:- B Carne, R Marshall, R Toth, N Knowsley

DRIVER/DELIVERY: R & S VanKerkwyk, A Lynch & M Moore, V Cutting & C McLeod, S Rutherford & J Hardwick, P Robino

WEDNESDAY 21

KITCHEN:- B Carne, P Robino, N Knowsley

DRIVER/DELIVERY: C McLeod & R Radel, C Bishop & L McGrath, J & L Schifilliti

FRIDAY 23

KITCHEN: B Carne, M Cominardi, R Toth, P Murdoch

DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Hutcheson, P Robino & R Radel, C Carey, J Armstrong & Y Oakes, W Ashley

MONDAY 26

– PUBLIC HOLIDAY – NO DELIVERIES

WEDNESDAY 28

KITCHEN:-B Carne, P Robino, S Bennett, S Kemp

DRIVER/DELIVERY: ROTARY, C McLeod & R Radel, L McGrath & W Pavetto

FRIDAY 30

KITCHEN: B Carne, P Murdoch, S Kemp, M Cominardi

DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Stokes, P Robino & R Radel, C McLeod, J Armstrong & Y Oakes, W Ashley

“Combined these factors are placing enormous pressure on growers ability to remain viable long- term, with some growers at breaking point,” Mr Moro said.

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FNQ GROWERS

FNQ Growers have joined the chorus of agricultural groups demanding answers from a supermarket giant over claims it asked its suppliers to cut costs rather than ask for prices rises for produce.

There are reports that fresh produce suppliers in

some growing regions have received letters from Coles seeking their cooperation in finding alternatives to requests for increased prices.

Commenting on the reports, FNQ Growers president Joe Moro said Australian fresh produce growers were battling pandemic disruptions, extreme floods, skyrocketing fertiliser and fuel prices and labour costs.

“The request by Coles supermarket group, which accounts for more than a quarter of the Australian fresh food and grocery market, shows little empathy for the plight of our farmers and a distinct lack of understanding of the sector’s value to the Australian economy.”

Mr Moro said the prices farmers received for their produce did not match production costs, which had increased significantly across all commodities.

DATE: Monday 12th December 2022 Time: 5.30pm

VENUE: Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail

Appointment of Directors 2022 – 2023

Nominations are called for Directors and are open to Financial Members of Past Brothers Leagues Club (Innisfail) Limited and / or Past Brothers Rugby League

Football Club, cnr Campbell & Ernest Streets, Innisfail

Forms can be collected/returned to reception 10am to 5pm Mon-Fri

Nominations close with the Secretary at 5pm on Monday 28th November 2022

RECEPTION / ADMINISTRATION - VEHICLE SERVICE DEPT

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Excellent customer service skills

• Demonstrated administration ability

• Good computer skills

• Basic vehicle knowledge

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Great team-player focus

• Current open drivers license

Training will be provided for the successful applicant, and ongoing Toyota training is also provided. Above Award wages will be offered to the successful candidate. For more information, please call Paul on 0407 160 524.

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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

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

Baptist Churches

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

Non-denominational

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

Lutheran

AOG

Uniting Churches

Bowls News

Babinda Bowls

SOCIAL bowls on Thursday, November 24, winners were: Tom Stager & Kevin Anderson, runner-up were John Sheehan & Ron Omodei.

Names in by 1 for 1.30 pm start on Thursday.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

LAST Thursday afternoon’s social bowls saw 28 bowlers on the green with the team of Sergio Dalla Pozza, Sam Micale, Matt Aucello and Peter Broccardo declared winners.

The runners-up were Michael Roots, George Edgerton, and Jamie Paterson.

Visitors and new members are most welcome with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start.

The final of the Mixed Pairs played out last Friday afternoon, where Sergio Dalla Pozza and Diana O’Brien proved too strong for Peter Smith and Joan Atkinson.

In the Consistency Singles, Gordon Goes finished strongly to defeat Snow Clark.

The club’s presentation and Christmas goose is on Sunday, December 11 with a hamper day on Thursday, December 15.

Tully Bowls Club

THURSDAY, November 23:

After a BBQ tea 10 Bowlers enjoyed 1 rink of triples and 1 game of pairs.

Rod Bradley/Robbie Milini 8 v Ray Downing/Joan

Golf News

El Arish Golf

SOME great scoring last week at our comps.

Last Tuesday November 22: Won by Hipas Donald on 40, with Fran Lomas R/Up on 37.

Ladies NTP on #5/14 won by Lisa Godfrey, with the Approach shot All-In on #9/18 won by Frank Tomasino.

Thursday November 24 Sporters played the 1st 9 S'ford with the following results :-

Winner: Tony Calcutt 22 - Brad Davis R/Up 21 - Ross Thompson 3rd on a c/ back 20.

Least Putts also taken by Tony Calcutt with 12.

NTP's: Gavin Camilleri taking #1 and #2 - Graham Anderson #3 - Maurie Plant #4 - Approach #7 Hipas DonaldApproach #9 Ben Wiltshire.

We thank Coastal Marine for their sponsorship last week.

Saturday, November 26 was almost going to be a 'non-event' but positive thinking cleared the skies for our tee off at 12.30 pm.

We played a S'ford comp sponsored by Peter Carter/Innisfail Brakes - with the following results: - Men’s Winner: Paul Wright and Ladies Winner: Lisa Spiegler.

Men’s R/Up: Ian Stewart and Ladies R/Up: Fran Lomas.

PIN Results: Approach shot on #1/10 – Men’s: Jamie Smith/Ladies: Colleen

Ingold.

Mercer 21

Robyn Brunello/Val Bradley/Ryan Milini 18 v Scott Welham/Carmen Milini/Rhys Milini 10. Sunday, November 27:

20 Bowlers enjoyed 2 Games of 10 Ends.

Team 1. Scott welham/Judy Hood 3 v Team 2. Peter Smith/Lou Brunello 14.

Team 3. Robyn Brunello/Val Bradley 13 v Team 4. Ray Downing/Mary Bacic 9

Team 5. Rod Bradley/Ron French/Avis Ray/Bev Harrop 12 v Team 6. Joanne Townsend/Pauline Edwards/Rita Hudson 11

Team 7. Gavin Buick/Pam Staier/ Toni Buick 15 v Team 8. Des Roberts/Joan Mercer/Jason Harrop 5.

After Smoko

Team 1. (8) v Team 4. (7.) Team 2. (15) v Team 3 (7) Team 7. (3) v Team 5. (14) Team. 6. (7) v Team 8 (17)

Winning Team Rod Bradley/Ron French/Bev Harrop and Avis Ray.

Runner up Team Peter Smith/Lou Brunello.

Our Ham Day is on this Sunday, December 4 starting at 1 pm. Names in the book please.

Our Club Luncheon is on December 18 at the Club House. Club is paying $15 per member towards the cost. Names in the book please.

Joan Mercer, Joanne Townsend. Bev Harrop. Pam Staier, Robyn Brunello. Judy Hood, Pauline Edwards and Val Zamora attended the Sth Johnstone Club Xmas Party on Tuesday. Thanks Sth Johnstone for a lovely Day! Cheers!

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

INNISFAIL Ladies enjoyed their participation in the South Johnstone Christmas Bowls Day on Tuesday.

November 4BBB 22:

Unfortunately, rain stopped bowls on Wednesday afternoon only 45 minutes on the green.

Eileen Hamann, Jan Dunn and Helen Paterson had a lead over Lyn Stevenson, Diana O’Brien and Marilyn Allen 5 - 3.

Sue Morrison, Dell Steve and Margaret Johnston were in front of Louise Hoskins, Ann Rule and Bev Bandiera 5 - 4.

The ladies then retreated to the Club to enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea provided by Addi Butorac.

Innisfail look forward to welcoming ladies from all over the Tropical Far North on Tuesday at their Christmas Bowls Day.

Silkwood Bowls

ON Tuesday, November 29 four ladies from Silkwood Bowls Club attended Sth Johnstone Bowls Club Ladies Christmas Party for a wonderful enjoyable afternoon with a game of bowls and scrumptious afternoon tea.

Sunday, November 27 seen a game of pairs with team Denise Charman & Rob Nowell defeat team Barry Green & Alan Hudson/Lee-ann Mayell 34 to 19.

Team Rex Williams & Delmo Tarditi were defeated by team Anna Della Bella & Daniel Gauci 25 to 19.

Christmas is fast approaching with bookings for Christmas parties, BBQ & Bowls nights, to enquire contact the club on number below.

Our annual Goose Raffle night with lots of prizes to be won, will be held on Friday, December 16, 6pm BBQ & Bowls, Raffles commence at 8 pm, for further details and registering for catering purposes please contact us on number below.

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

All locals & visitors welcome, never played before not a problem we can assist you.

For all enquires contact the club on 0475759808.

2/11 Gerard Straatman

20 players competed in Ingham in this event.

Winners: Stephen Finn & Julie Reed Runners Up: Mick Poggioli & Brian Scanlan

7/16 Betty Favier

9/18 A Grade Mike Kennedy

B Grade Kevin Edwards

C Grade Les Douglas

NTP 2nd shot #3/12 – Men’s: Paul Wright/Ladies: Lisa Spiegler.

NTP #4/13 – Men’s: Jamie Smith/ Ladies: Fran Lomas [on a 'lucky draw'] –NTP #5/14 - Men’s: Paul Wright / Ladies: Lisa Spiegler –

Approach on #9/18: - Men’s: Paul Wright/Ladies: Marion Wright [with a chip in].

We were fortunate in being able to personally thank Peter Carter for his sponsorship day - he also enjoyed the round, in the company of Joe James, who due to major surgery is not able to join in the game yet!!

The big playoff is on this Saturday December 3 as we play our Medal of Medal decider for the P.O.Y awardgood luck to all those involved.

Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers

NOVEMBER 15, Pat Mullins Memorial

Trophy 4BBB:

22 Players competed in Tully.

Winners: Coleen Mikkelsen & Kass Marshall (47 points)

Runners Up: Maurie & Cathie Smith

Top of the Rundown: Mike Dann & Jim Boston (42 points)

Rundown: Mick Fluerty & Ian Fitzgerald (41), Allison & Alan Chellingworth (39 C/B), Aldo Cantoni & Ewan Lovell (3()

Top of the Rundown: Aldo Cantoni & Jim Bussitin

Rundown: Maurie & Cathie Smith, Mike Dann & Roy Favier Pinshots: Women: Both were won by Julie Reed Men: Stephen Finn & Aldo Cantoni

These were the last competition games for the 2022 season.

Tully Golf

RESULTS November 26, 2022

28 players contested the American Foursomes sponsored by the 3 Amigos.

Taking out 1st place was the team of Brian Ernst & Graham Sinton.

2nd place went to father & son team Jules & Wade Henderson with Amar Gurung & Vesa Hyytinen rounding out the placing.

NTPS 2/11 Wade Henderson & 7/16 Graham Boyd.

Next weekend will be a single stroke for prizes donated by Reeds Betta Electrical in conjunction with the Hotel Tully Star Liquor Medal of Medals.

Thursday’s Sporters

9-hole winner Graham Sinton 20 points with Nobby Reardon winning the 6 Hole on a count back with 14 points.

Rundown winners Ewan Lovell & Vesa Hyytinen both with 19 points. Jules Henderson won the putts with 12. NTPS 1/10 Roy Favier

Ingham Golf Club

MAJOR winners for 2022 – Presentation Night, November 19

Bradley Smith Memorial Player of the Year: Michael Poggioli

Hotel Hinchinbrook Medals of Medals: Henk Care

Bricks and Penny’s Players Champion: Sam Scuderi

Cosca Pairs Champions: Gary Cantoni and Steve Finn.

Saturday, November 19 – Corona Cup

Winners: I. Cotter and Les Rolling

Runner Up: S. Hart & G .Cantoni

Rundown: L. Tennent & J. Swarbrick, I. Swarbrick & R .Shand, D.Tennent & S. Marbelli

Sunday, November 20. Single Stableford:

Winner: Stephen Finn

Runner Up: Todd Cockburn

Rundown: Bobbie Marriot

Next Week: December 3 – Single Stableford

December 4 – Hotel Hinchinbrook Monthly Medal & 10am AGM

Women’s Golf: No competition was held last week. This week we will be holding our presentation day and breakup lunch

Golf News

Innisfail Golf Club

LAST week, the amazing grounds crew and volunteers renovated the greens, so a huge thank you to them for their efforts.

Innisfail junior golfers, Caine Cockle, Regina Gattera and Keean Greven recently gained selection in Peninsula teams in their respective categories.

The trio will travel to the Sunshine Coast in May 2023 to represent Peninsula at the Queensland State Golf Championships.

Innisfail’s pennants teams travelled to Mossman for Round 8 of FNQGA Pennants and played a tough competitor in Gordonvale.

Unfortunately, all three grades went down, with Trent Mann, Caine Cockle, Luke Peters and Ned Jacobsen the only winners.

After last Sunday’s result, confirmation is that Innisfail’s A-Grade pennants team has made it to the semi-finals, which is the first time since IGC returned to pennants in 2016.

Last week, Innisfail travelled to El Arish, to play Halfmoon Bay, a tough opponent in all grades.

IGC’s presentation night is now on January 28, due to many members being away and a delay in the trophies.

Congratulations to Glynis McGrath who won the Atherton FNQ Vets round in convincing style.

McGrath shot 42 points for her division, 10 points clear of the next lady and even defeated the boys.

IGC Rules & Etiquette

Last week’s Quiz

During a stroke round, Ian Street, Geoff Johnston and Marc Di Carlo had an organised tee time of 12.00pm. Marc arrived at 12.02pm after Street and Johnston had teed off, but just in time to play in the correct order.

What is the ruling?

A: There is no penalty.

B: Di Carlo is disqualified.

C: Di Carlo gets a 2-stroke penalty

Answer: C. As Di Carlo arrived and was ready to play within five minutes after his starting time, he gets a penalty of two strokes for failure to be ready to play at the start time, established by the committee.

If Di Carlo had arrived more than five minutes after his starting time, the penalty would have been disqualification.

This week’s Quiz

For relief without penalty to be available, temporary water must be visible before the player takes their stance.

True or False?

At Innisfail Seafood’s Stableford on November 19, Ryan Thwaite and Barry Scott were the best of the morning groups and looked to retain the lead for the win, with an impressive 45 points.

Jeff McGrath and Ian McDonald teed it up with Scott and John Lombardi, so it was on for the youthful at heart and old. Both teams battled it out for a tie on 46 points after play.

Results

1st: Jeff McGrath/Ian McDonald 46pts c/b

2nd: Barry Scott/John Lombardi 46pts

3rd: Ryan Thwaite/Scott Nuttall 45pts NTPs

1/10 - Jake Cockle 4/13 - Brad Snow 7/16 - Steen Hansen

2/11 - Scott Nuttall 5/14 - Craig Alman 8/17 - E Nest

3/12 - Scott Nuttall 6/15 - Jake Cockle (Eagle) 9/18 - Ian McDonald

A warm welcome to Darren Ritchie, a new golfer to the club and great to see a newbie getting the job done in Friday’s Sporters 9-hole competition on November 18.

Results

1st: Darren Ritchie 20pts

2nd: Paul Tattam 18pts c/b 3rd: Jeff McGrath 18pts

NTP - Luke Peters

Wednesday All Sporters - November 16

Results

1st: Ian Street 26pts

2nd: Glynis McGrath 25pts

3rd: Colin Bidgood 24pts

NTP - Luke Peters

On November 12, at the Hogan & Associates Stableford, the course had stacks of runs, which fitted Ian Saunderson’s game like a glove, as he busted out his equal best round in the morning of 71 off the stick and 43 points.

George, an Innisfail local for years, then started playing golf in Gordonvale, Geoff Johnston and Craig Alman tried their best on 39 points.

Results

1st: Ian Saunderson 43pts

2nd: Bryce Hoad 41pts

3rd: Craig Alman 39pts NTPs

1/10 - Marc Di Carlo 4/13 - Geoff Johnston/Debra Smith 7/16 - Andrew Rose

2/11 - Ian Saunderson 5/14 - Andrew Rose 8/17 - E Nest

3/12 - Vaughan Smith 6/15 - Trent Mann 9/18 - Ian Saunderson

Friday Sporters competition - November 11

Results

1st: John Abbott 20pts

2nd: Geoff Johnston 19pts

3rd: Jeff McGrath 18pts

Wednesday All Sporters competition - November 9

Results

1st: Joshua Jones 24pts c/b

2nd: Jeff McGrath 24pts

3rd: Allan Gould 23pts

NTP - Jim Ferguson

Upcoming Events

Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm

Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm - online bookings

IGC Presentation night - moved to January 28, 2023

Junior golfers, Caine Cockle, Regina Gattera and Keean Greven earned selection in Peninsula teams and will compete in the Queensland State Golf Championships in May 2023.

Ian Street won Wednesday’s All Sporters on November 16.

John Abbott won Friday’s Sporters nine-hole competition on November 11.

Ian Saunderson, winner of the Hogan & Associates Stableford on November 12.

Good Counsel Primary School cricket team crowned FNQ regional champions

MARIA GIRGENTI

IN October, twelve teams battled it out for bragging rights in this year's FNQ Woolworths Cricket Blast School Cup Regional finals played in Cairns.

Good Counsel Primary School Boys' A-team finished as champions.

GCPS won their spot in the FNQ Woolworths School Cup Regional finals after winning the Cassowary Coast division last term.

This eight-a-side competition allowed teams to take on the best of the best from the FNQ region with eight overs per team (16 overs per game).

In their pool, the GCPS played three pool games and finished undefeated, which booked themselves a spot in the final against St Thomas,' Mareeba, also

undefeated.

GCPS secured victory over St Thomas,' Mareeba in the final by 120111 in an extremely tight match.

Their batting and bowling was on fire all day, and in the final, their teamwork made the dream work.

GCPS champion Boys' A cricket team: Brayden D'Urso, Cooper Healey, Brodie Masina, Chaise Di Carlo, Alex Pensini, Tyson Catelan, Quinn Devaney, Luca Franco and Max Costello.

A huge thank you to GCPS coaches Liam Kenny and Hayley Russell.

Other results:

B-Boys: St Anthony's School, Dimbulah/Runners up: St Clare's School, Tully

A-Girls: Mareeba State School/

Runners up: Tolga State School

This event provides primary and secondary opportunities to participate in

a competitive one-day T20 carnival.

The main objectives are to provide a safe and friendly environment for everyone to participate, maximise participation, and continue the development of basic motor and cricket skills learned in the Woolworths Cricket Blast programs.

Shane Muriata

WITH the Rugby League season over, Santa Clause coming and former NRL player Ben Barba going north, it is a sign that the silly season is upon us.

Ok, I must tell everyone who doesn't want to know, but Barba has signed with the Mossman Sharks for the 2023 CDRL season for a truckload of money and then some.

So, is this a good thing for our local league? Well, yes. The mere thought of an ex-NRL Premiership player amongst bush footy will do wonders for our kids. They will get first-hand access to a superstar, with many autographs signed in every town he plays in.

The elephant in the room cannot be ignored; his exit from the game was not the best look. But if we gave the original bad boy Todd Carney a chance, then I'm all for giving this bloke a go. Ben Barba, welcome to the greatest footy show in the country.

Along with Rugby League, crabbing, crushing sugar and cutting bananas,

boxing is one of the truest north Qld past times that has created some of the country's most legendary athletes.

A good mate and champion bloke, big Dan Fawks has been running the Tully Boxsing Club for almost a year now and has already seen the fruits being ready to pick.

After having a quick sparring session with the big fella, which I won, we sat down and discussed his plans of bringing the sport in a big way back to the sugar town.

Tully has one of the richest histories with boxing; the talent that has come out of here is mind-blowing. After checking out his home set-up boxing gym, it literally blows me away what he does.

It's not just his work training boxers but attracting the local kids away from the temptations of falling wayward of the law. It's about training beyond the ring and having self-discipline.

Recently the club was joined by local boxing royalty and Olympian Paul

Fleming and current Brisbane Broncos Forward Thomas Flegler, who came down to have a session with the local kids. They were awed by the number of talented teens, both boys and girls, in attendance.

"When Paul and Thomas came along, it just gave everyone a boost. It's so good seeing locals who made it onto the world stage come and give something back." With the north boasting some of the greatest boxing clubs, like the legendary Babinda Boxing club, it's the long-time locals who make it

"Blokes like Kevin Smith have helped me get boxers like Jonas Gumbleton, Basil Dore, Jonty Ivey and Santana Fawks Into events, and they can only get better".

In 2023, Tully will host another North Qld Boxing Gala, their facilities will be upgraded, and the sport will make a massive comeback. Great work, Big Dan. The community needs more people like you to help younger kids. If you can help, get behind this bloke, he's a gem inside the body of a boxer.

Good Counsel Primary School champion cricket team.

Good Counsel Primary School cricket team celebrated their win.

St Clare’s School, Tully cricket team made the finals and finished as runners up to St Anthony’s School, Dimbulah.

Former NRL player Ben Barber. Dan Fawks of Tully Boxsing Club.

Innisfail United Football Club gala awards senior presentation

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST month, Innisfail United Football Club celebrated a successful season. It recognised senior teams and individual achievements at their awards presentation dinner held at Brothers Leagues Club with over 150 people in attendance.

The club continues to grow in strength with 180 members and had 13 junior and senior competitive teams in action this season.

For the first time, Premier Ladies and Under 23 Ladies teams made the final series, along with Under 23 Men's, 2nd Division Men's and Under 14s, with 2nd

Division winning Football Queensland's Far North and Gulf premiership.

Long-term president Paulo Di Carlo thanked all the club's valued major sponsors for their support, individual player sponsors, club patrons Tony Buzolich and Joseph Camuglia and welcomed onboard new sponsors Lindsay Transport and Therapy North.

Di Carlo also acknowledged committee members: Will Darveniza, Donna Vecchio, Annette Lyons, Kyrene and Matt Howarth, Keralea and Paul Jenkins, all canteen workers, maintenance crew, as well as coaches, managers, volunteers, parents and supporters.

Coaches: Paul Piccolo, Amber Overton, Alex Ihnatiuc, Mareeta Nicolau, Kye Gotham, Tyron Brown, Steven Berryman, Warren Gill, Mareeta Nicolau, Max Pringle, Paulo Di Carlo and Michael Maguire.

IUFC Life member Paul Musumeci presented Paulo Di Carlo, Scott Davies, Jason Mifsud, Chris Lizzio, Jimmy Vue, Benjamin Zecchinati, Bianca Borg, Kayla Turner and Tom Orr with outstanding continuous service and commitment awards.

IUFC's newest Life member is Raymond Lyons, who has been involved with the club for 25 - 30 years and presented by Robert Giueni.

Perpetual Awards

Club Person of the Year: Lachlan Lyons

Senior Male Player with Most Potential: Elliott Ferguson

Senior Female Player with Most Potential: Sophie Barnes

Senior Male Club Player of the Year (Tony Tolich Trophy): Benjamin Zecchinati

Senior Female Club Player of the Year (Di Carlo Family Trophy): Jordyn Howell

Junior Male Player with Most Potential: Reed Bonassi

Junior Female Player with Most Potential (Amber Overton Trophy): Karina Guglielmi

Under 16 Boys

Player’s Player: Kael Newcombe and Ryan Holly

Coaches’ Award: Kaden Berryman

Best and Fairest: Sammy Darveniza

Under 18 Boys

Player’s Player: Thomas Herbert Coaches Award: Isaac Darveniza

Best and Fairest: Kael Newcombe Premier Ladies

Player’s Player: Malorie Haworth

Coaches Award: Michelle De Faveri

Best and Fairest: Chloe Musumeci

Under 23 Ladies (Reserves)

Player's Player: Alex Fry

Coaches Award: Jordann Lyons

Most Improved: Brenna Bird Best and Fairest: Alex Fry

2nd Division

Player's Player: Michael Maguire

Coaches Award: Rowan Lavis

Best and Fairest: Leonardo Di Carlo

The Robert Giueni Award: Damien Musumeci 1st Division

Player’s Player: Ryan King

Coaches Award: Bador Frindedsen

Best and Fairest: Amos Smith

Under 23 Men’s

Player's Player: Jacob Vecchio

Coaches Award: Ethan Crossland

Best and Fairest: Chris Lizzio

Premier Men's

Player's Player: Matthew Piccolo

Coaches Award: Benjamin Zecchinati and Ricky Tuigaloa

Best and Fairest: Jayden Zecchinati

Innisfail United Under 18 players.

IUFC’s Under 23 Men’s team, Football Queensland’s inaugural Far North and Gulf League Cup champions.

IUFC’s newest Life member Raymond Lyons (middle) with his son Lachlan and daughter Jordann, who also won awards.

IUFC’s Premier Women’s team featured in the final series.

IUFC members who received outstanding service and commitment awards.

Tony Buzolich (far left) with IUFC Perpetual trophy winners. Absent: Karina Guglielmi.

Innisfail Leprechauns' senior rugby league awards presentation

AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

OVER 100 people gathered for the Innisfail Leprechauns Awards presentation night held in late September at Brothers Leagues Club to celebrate club and player achievements throughout the 2022 season.

Major sponsors Chemist Warehouse, Ron and Dan's Butchery and Century Cranes received a special mention, along with minor sponsors, coaching and volunteer support staff, players, managers, medical staff, water runners, committee members, leagues club staff, board members and all volunteers who did line marking, BBQ, gate ladies and canteen/bar staff.

The awards celebrated what has been an extremely successful year for the club.

Innisfail's Reserve and A-Grade teams featured in the FNQRL finals series, where Reserve Grade finished

as runners-up in the grand final, whilst A-Grade bowed out in the elimination final after a loss to Ivanhoe Knights.

Three Innisfail players and one volunteer gained nominations as finalists at top CDRL awards.

Jason Hallie was one of three finalists for Rookie of the Year - Tom Tassell Memorial Award, Des Haren was one of 11 finalists for Volunteer of the Year - Ron Ambrum Award, whilst A-grade players Aaron Jolley and Tomasi Skelton were two of 14 finalists for the prestigious FNQRL Gold Medal.

Award winners: A Grade Player of the Year: Tomasi Skelton

Best Back: Andrew Garrett

Best Forward (Max Williamson Memorial Shield): Johann Turner

Most Improved Player: Cedrick Valentine

Player of the Finals: Sterling Addo-Nona Reserve Grade

Player of the Year: Robert Meeks

Player of the Finals: Bodean Tanner

Best Back: Ethan Vick

Best Forward: Zane Walsh Most Consistent: Michael Morton Under 18

Best Back: Malachi Donaldson

Best Forward: Mitchell Forrest

Most Potential Player (Ron Waugh Memorial Shield): Cameron Nelson

Most Improved Player: Foua Taloaina

Player of the Year: Cameron Nelson

Perpetual Trophies

Most Potential Player (George Jeffs Memorial Shield): Jason Hallie

Top Try Scorer: Simione Taga and Pateresio Vota (11)

Rookie of the Year: Jason Hallie

Dedicated Service: Des Haren and Ian Willmett

Club Person of the Year (Cheryl Bowie Memorial Shield): Max Singh

Most Dedicated Player (Bimbo Boycon Memorial Shield): Robert Haren (17 years’ service)

STORY

Tomasi Skelton, A-Grade Player of the Year.

A-Grade Best Forward - Johann Turner.

Robert Meeks - Reserve Grade Player of the Year.

Cameron Nelson - Under 18 Player of the Year and Most Potential Player.

Foua Taloaina - Under 18 Most Improved Player.

Jason Hallie - Club’s

Potential Player and Rookie of the Year.

ANGLERS found the sea conditions a little choppy last Saturday. Combined with the possibility of storms stopping most boats from heading out wide for an overnighter. However, it was possible to fish close around the islands with anglers managing some very nice Grass Sweet lip, Gold Spot Cod and the occasional Island Trout.

Those who were live baiting or jigging soft plastics managed some real quality Fingermark and good numbers of Golden and Brassy Trevally.

Sunday was completely different; we had flat, calm seas and ideal boating conditions once the early morning storms departed. Boats heading out to the reef were amazed at the number of schools of both Mack and Blue Fin Tuna. These schools were spread from the islands out to the main reefs. These Tuna can be frustrating fish to catch; the best bet is to cast small metal slugs at the leading edge of the schools and

wind as fast as you can manage to retrieve them. Small metal lures in the 25 to 50 gram have small treble hooks in relation to the size of the fish you are targeting, so it’s best to swap them over to online singles. These hooks are purpose-built for the job, and once the fish are hooked up, you don`t drop anywhere near the number of fish as you would on trebles.

The main reefs fished reasonably well, with most boats managing good numbers of Coral Trout and mixed reef fish such as Red Throat Emperor and Tuskers.

The deeper water rubble patches, wonky holes and wrecks have mainly fished well for Nannygai, Tea Leaf Trevally and Cobia. Several boats mentioned that they had to spend some time finding a school of Nannygai, which can often be tide related.

The large amount of run in the tide hampered those wishing to lure fish to the coastal creeks, despite the fact that good

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numbers of Mangrove Jacks along with some big Tarpon have been reported caught. The best fishing was around the change in the bottom of the tide and the first of the push-in.

It has not been a good year for Grunter in the creeks, and although the tides were good, only a few quality fish were caught.

At this time of year and on these bigger tides, we see some big Queenfish and Trevally entering the creek systems, so it always pays to have a spin rod ready with a popper or a stick bait attached. Some of these fish can be huge and look for erupting schools

of bait. They also often leave sizeable wakes as they swim up the river.

The Hinchinbrook area has been fishing much better for Grunter, with some fantastic catches reported. The Fingermark have also been around in numbers, being caught on live herring or by jigging vibes or soft plastics.

The freshwater fishing in the Johnstone and Tully rivers has been excellent, with good numbers of Sooty Grunter in the middle stretches and Sooties and Jungle Perch in the higher reaches. Anglers are also commenting on the numbers of Mangrove Jacks they are seeing. These fish will regularly swim with the schools of Sooties, and trying to single out the Jacks from the masses of Sooty Grunter can be frustrating.

The weather forecast for this weekend varies between the different weather sites. The better forecast is 15 knots Saturday, dropping to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. The worst is forecasting 20 knots all weekend, dropping next week. I am writing this report very early in the week so, as usual, get an up-to-date forecast before heading out.

Looking at the tides for this weekend, they are ideal for fishing for Grunter. I like either side of the early morning or evening high tide. Those wishing to chase Jacks must put up with the heat and fish either side of the low midday tide. Some rain is forecast; hopefully, that will fall overnight. We can only hope.

Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

RoLy

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A bumper day of junior rugby union action in Innisfail

MARIA GIRGENTI

ON November 12, Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union hosted Round 6 of FNQ Rugby fixtures, with six local teams in action at Cec Anderson Oval, Goondi Bend Sports Reserve.

All competitive teams took to the field, which included Under 12, 13, Girls’ 7s, Under 14 Boys, Under 15 Girls’ 10s and Under 16 Boys’.

Spectators witnessed a full afternoon of scintillating action between Cassowary Coast Chargers and Cairns Wanderers, and Southside Crusaders teams.

At 3.00 pm, Cassowary Coast Under 12 Boys’ and Under 13 Girls’ teams kicked off as they faced Cairns Wanderers.

Scores

Under 12

Chargers 42 def Wanderers 28

Under 13 Girls’

Wanderers 24 def Chargers 12

Chargers 10 def Southside Crusaders 5

Under 14 Boys’

Chargers 69 def Wanderers 0

Under 15 Girls’

Chargers 20 def Southside 0

Chargers 39 def Wanderers 0

Under 16 Boys’

Chargers 26 def Wanderers 5

Before the home games, a fantastic crew of volunteers helped prepare the clubhouse and fields.

The club wanted to thank the parents and friends

who volunteered at the gate and ran the barbecue/ canteen to help make the event a resounding success.

Everyone displayed great spirit and culture, setting a shining example of the club’s continued development.

A special mention to the Cairns teams who made a huge effort to travel to Innisfail and highlight fantastic rugby union talent and outstanding sportsmanship.

“It is fantastic to see rugby union growing in the region. Hosting these home games provided us with an amazing opportunity to bring the game to local families who are not always able to travel to Cairns,” said Chargers President Bart Dryden.

Since mid-October, five Cassowary Coast Chargers

teams have been competing in FNQ Rugby junior competition, with most games played on Friday nights at Jones Park, Cairns.

Over six weeks, the club ran weekly sessions of Get into Rugby for Under 10s with fantastic participation, where youngsters played games to develop their kicking and chasing skills. This skill-based program proved so popular it went for an extra week.

Tonight, the FNQ Rugby junior grand finals take place at Jones Park, Cairns, with the Chargers Under 14 Boys’, Under 15 Girls’ and Under 16 Boys’ teams vying to secure first place on the ladder.

Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union Club’s endof-season break up, and presentations will take place at their clubhouse on Saturday, December 10.

The Under 14 Boys’ rugby union game between Chargers and Cairns Wanderers teams.

Chargers and Southside Crusaders Under 15 Girls’ teams.

Miki Toquero (with ball) in action for the Chargers in the Under 14 Boys’ game against Cairns Wanderers.

Cassowary Coast Chargers and Cairns Wanderers Under 14 Boys’ teams in action.

Chargers and Cairns Wanderers Under 12 Boys’ teams.

Chargers and Southside Crusaders Under 13 Girls’ teams.