Wet Tropic Times, 2022, December 9, Newspaper Edition

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Currajah Hotel Motorcycle Show raised $3,000 to assist a local family

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

IN September, one hundred and fifty shiny and loud motorcycles were displayed at the annual Currajah Hotel Motorcycle Show in Wangan, with $3,000 raised for the Wollschlager family, who sadly lost a loved one to pancreatic cancer.

There were 46 bikes registered in 11 categories, and 250 people streamed through the gate.

A monster raffle with over $1,200 in prizes was up for grabs, as well as hot food, games, a sausage sizzle and live music from 'Moefo' and 'The Love Handles' throughout the afternoon.

Raffle winners: 1st: Sandra and 2nd: Amy.

Each year, the bike show committee carefully selects a different recipient of funds, whether a local resident is doing it tough or a worthy community/charitable organisation.

Previous recipients of funds from the bike show include Daniel Tutavake (spinal injury), Friends of the Hospital Foundation, Innisfail Meals on Wheels, Cassowary Coast Paws & Claws animal refuge, Armani Mercer (MLD) and Trista Cataldo (chronic kidney disease).

Trophy winners:

Best British Old (pre-1985): Berky (BSA)

Best British New: Jo (Enfield)

Best European (BMW, Ducati, Guzzi, Aprilia): Dave (Ducati)

Best Jap: Kristy Wells (CBR 500)

Best Harley Old (pre-1986): Spring (1973 Shovel)

Best Harley New (1987): Tim (2007 Standard)

Best American: Tim (2007 Standard)

Best Custom Bike (All makes): Scott (HRD Vincent)

Best Ladies Bike: Amy (GSXR 600)

Best Dirt Bike: Lisa (XR 250)

Best Three-Wheeler: Hubert (Road King/ Sidecar)

Oldest: Berky (BSA)

Best Paint Job: Tim (2007 Standard)

Best Burnout: Jo (Yamaha)

People's Choice: Tim (2007 Standard)

Publican's Choice: Harley (Evo)

Staff at the Currajah Hotel especially wanted to thank all the staff, volunteers, and sponsors for their generosity and support, which helped make the event an enormous success.

These fantastic local businesses included:

Thomo's Mowing, North Coast Machinery, Innisfail Brakes, Nev's Concreting & Form Setting, Innisfail Seafood, Kmart, J&R Cabinets, Innisfail Exhaust & Radiator Service, Lodge Excavations, Allan Sultana Constructions, Ron & Dan's Butchery, Todds Transport, BCF, Innisfail Stockfeed Saddlery & Vet Lines, Cairns Hardware, Cignall, Smart Computer Solutions & Smart Phone Repairs, Mellick Centre, B & M Earthmoving, Coles, Roscoe's Piazza, Garradunga Hotel, Col's Vinyl & Canvas Goods, NQ Bobcat & Excavator Hire, Larsen's NewsXpress, Star Liquor, Deluxe Trophies, Bruno Foschi Painting Contractors, Cassowary Coast Caravans, Tempyst Hair & Beauty, Boujee Projects and Dave Roberts.

Office: 22 Lannercost Street Ingham, QLD 4850 Phone: (07) 4776 0485 Website: wettropictimes.com.au Email: info@ wettropictimes.com.au Mail: PO Box 1100 Tully QLD 4854

Spiritual food with Jess

Taming the Tongue

THE tongue has the power of death and life. It can build up and encourage but can also tear down and destroy. It can exalt, and it can curse.

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.

Proverbs 18:21 NKJV

Your tongue devises destruction, like a sharp razor working deceitfully. Psalms 52:2 NKJV

As I looked through scripture, I realised that there are so many verses referring to the tongue and the words we speak. I saw that the tongue operated in two ways: through life or death.

As I read and dug deeper, it is evident that our words greatly impact our day-to-day

lives, even more than what we realise.

The power of the human tongue is that it can make a person believe they'll never amount to anything. The tongue can also have the opposite effect and make a person feel encouraged that they can achieve anything. A microphone is a great way to make a person heard from a far distance, but that same microphone can also cause a concert to halt in a second.

The verse below clearly paints a picture of what the tongue is capable of.

But no man can tame the tongue. It is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.

James 3:8-10 NKJV

So how do we tame the tongue? How do we keep ourselves from such wickedness?

Peter writes what we must do about the tongue: keep it from evil and our "lips from speaking deceit." this means co-labouring with the Spirit and allowing Jesus to strengthen us to keep this wicked muscle member of our body tamed. Have you found in some situations that the tongue likes to speak before the brain tells it what to say, and you've found yourself wishing you had said nothing? Peter puts it like this; if we love life and desire to see a good day, then keep the tongue from speaking evil words and our lips from lying because "a lying tongue" is an outrage to God.

A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood. These are some of the things that God hates.

Proverbs 6:17 NKJV

Alf Barbera on his 2015 Breakout Harley Davidson motorcycle at the Bike Show.

A selection of the shiny and loud machines on display at the Currajah Hotel Motorcycle Show.

Two of the female riders who took part in Currajah Hotel Motorcycle Show.

Motorcycle riders at the Currajah Hotel Motorcycle Show.

Banana growers among Reef Champions

AUSTRALIAN BANANA GROWERS COUNCIL

DECEMBER 2, 2022: Innovative practices and a willingness to share experience saw banana growers Ben and Matt Abbott recognised with a Reef Champion Award this week.

The Reef Champion Awards are an initiative of the Reef Alliance, with support from the Australian and Queensland governments.

Brothers Ben and Matt received the 2022 Reef Pesticide Stewardship Champion Award, recognising the exemplary efforts of an individual or farming business to improve their practices and reduce run-off.

The Abbotts, based at Mena Creek in Far North Queensland (Johnstone Catchment in the Wet Tropics), run a completely organic enterprise. While the industry as a whole has reduced the use of pesticides significantly in the last 20 years, the Abbotts use no synthetic chemicals and maintain organic certification covering both their banana and papaya produce.

“Our farming practices today have been 40 plus years in the making and we would not be where we are today without the hard work our parents Robert and Jenny put in,” Matt said.

“Farming has its fair share of challenges, but we love what we do and the team we do it with. This Award is a credit to the hard work and dedication everyone has put in.”

The Abbotts’ decision to move to organic production was driven by the desire to be more sustainable and tap into the niche organic market.

The early years of conversion were tough as the land and soil adjusted to reduced chemical inputs. The new style of farming also meant a complete change in mindset for those used to relying on chemical interventions. Now though, the Abbotts feel their decisions regarding farm layout, plant health and practices have been well worthwhile.

They use natural solutions such as intensive de-

leafing and reduced plant density to integrate pest management and plant nutrition. Weeds and grass are controlled through a unique slashing program combined with human-powered manual weed removal.

Farming without pesticides is challenging, costing more in labour and machinery. The Abbotts are constantly trialling new ways to improve farm management for their own business and the environment.

Australian Banana Growers’ Council Chair Stephen Lowe congratulated Ben, Matt and their teams on behalf of the industry.

“Many banana growers have gone to great lengths to improve their practices on-farm and the Abbotts truly

exemplify this,” he said.

“They are highly regarded within our industry and much further afield. I hope they’ve found a moment in amongst the busyness of farming to reflect on this great achievement.”

ABGC’s Strategy Manager, Michelle McKinlay, said the Award was well-deserved recognition of years of hard work.

“I would also thank the Abbotts for the countless hours they have given back to industry, through participating in projects, speaking at events like Congress, putting their hands up to trial new ideas and generally being incredibly approachable and generous with their experience.”

New Committee for 2023 for the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce

THE newly elected committee for the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce are very excited to discuss their vision for the year ahead with the membership and receive their feedback on any additional priorities they would like to see included. The upcoming meeting will have a guest speaker from Telstra who will provide an update on the new infrastructure work currently being planned or delivered in the Hinchinbrook Shire.

Taking their positions as the new executive and committee elect for 2023:

President – Mary Brown

Vice President – Peter Reitano

Secretary – Kieran Volpe Treasurer – Tracey Castles Committee Members – Alicia Cavelli – Good Energy Massage & Health; Marg Oxley – Happy Days Training; Ann Vardenega – Photo-Graphico; Rebecca Zaghini – Wild Local

The key Priorities the new executive have identified and would like to share with members for year ahead are:1. Introduction of quarterly business breakfast – first planned for Mid-late March 2023

Monthly coffee catch ups

Business networking events

4. Hosting the local Business Awards event – planned for August/September 2023

5. Revisit how the Hinchinbrook Gift Card program is being supported and to remind card recipients presently held within the community that this is a great opportunity to use them leading into Christmas season. Also explore what additional benefits can be progressed for business owners who support this card program.

6. Strengthen contacts and build networks with state and federal government agencies, service delivery providers and other business stakeholder

groups who visit the Hinchinbrook community regularly to ensure Chamber is providing information sharing between these organisations and the Chamber membership.

7. Continue to deliver relevant information relating to business owners and managers, when grant opportunities, workshops or training are being offered to the Hinchinbrook community.

8. Growing Chamber membership by exploring options to encourage the micro business community to join the Chamber membership.

From the moment it made its way onto our shores over 50 years ago, the Hilux quickly established itself as an Australian classic. A workhorse and family mover, no adventure is complete without one. And for good reason. Combining power with on-road presence, the Hilux continues to prove itself from generation to generation. Nothing beats the unbreakable connection between you and your Hilux.

Visit your local Toyota Dealer or go to toyota.com.au/HiLux

Matt and Naomi Abbott at the Reef Champion Awards night in Cairns (November 30).

News in Brief Cassowary Coast News in Brief Hinchinbrook

Lighting of Rotary Christmas Tree ignites festive spirit at Innisfail Christmas Street Party

MARIA GIRGENTI

HUNDREDS of people gathered in the town centre and Canecutter Court, Innisfail last Friday to be part of the Rotary Club of Innisfail Fitzgerald/ Innisfail Christmas Crew’s Christmas Street celebrations and to witness the lighting of the Rotary Christmas Tree.

The celebrations included an inflatable climbing wall, jumping castle, horse and pony rides, laser tag, market stalls and food vans, including Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club, visits by Elsa, Danny the Clown, The Grinch and Roaming Wild, as well as live entertainment which culminated in a special visit by Santa and Mrs Claus and the drawing

of 20 Christmas crackers raffle. Event organisers donated $500 towards the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal to support those in need in the local community.

Cardwell: History on the wall

Samoan dance group

Lions Club of Innisfail Lioness spread Christmas cheer

Lighting of the Tree Ingham

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Tully Carols by Candlelight

Lions Club of Innisfail Lioness members Catherine Caltabiano and Christine Pascoe (President) donated 125 individual Lions Christmas cakes (valued at $270) to Megh Ghale (far left) from Innisfail Meals on Wheels.

Lioness Club members Marsha Nolan and Christine Pascoe (President) made a donation of $500 in vouchers to Jim Arnell (middle) from Innisfail's St Vincent de Paul Society, as well as a $500 donation to the Salvation Army.

Hundreds of people flocked to the Innisfail CBD and Canecutter Court for Rotary/Innisfail Christmas Crews’ Street Party, which included the lighting of the Christmas tree.

The Grinch even made an appearance with local dancers from Dance Works Academy.

Mrs Bridie Phillips is standing to the left of a painting of her late husband Bert. On the right is Diane and John Bach near Diane’s parents Don &Sonny Russell. The mural was painted by Mission Beach artist Lavinia Letherby and has proven very popular with the local and travelling public. Each painting represents the many hundreds of people who served their country in time of war and who settled in the Cardwell district. Lest We Forget!

Christmas carols Singers

Tim Hyytinen helping the kids at the art conner.

Combined-Churches singing group

Thursday the

community was able to enjoy the lighting of their Christmas Tree and an uptown market to kickstart Christmas events across the region for 2022.

Destiny Seeds of Radiant Life College

Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers Association

MIKE DANN, TREASURER OF THE TROPICAL COAST DISTRICT VETERAN GOLFERS ASSOCIATION

MEMBERS of the Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers Association recently wound up their playing season when they held their Annual Presentation Day at Tully on Tuesday, November 29. The day's proceedings teed off with a welcome to members and guests by President Julie Reed before members settled down to the business of the Annual General Meeting.

In her Annual Report, President Julie commented that the year had been challenging for the Club. Membership continued to decline, as had attendance at games, while the weather was a more significant factor this year than in the past, although with re-scheduling, most programmed games were completed. Among these were the return games with Mystic Sands and Rowes Bay Clubs, and the efforts of the organisers of the games at Cardwell and Ingham were much appreciated.

Members were disappointed that they could not play scheduled games at Innisfail and Babinda and only manage a limited number of games at

El Arish due to the home clubs having difficulties obtaining volunteers to officiate and operate Clubhouse facilities on the day.

President Julie acknowledged a resurgence of interest by Cardwell members after a period where they experienced difficulty in providing catering and bar service, which contributed to fewer members participating in games at that centre. It is hoped that all members will appreciate the improved conditions by increasing the numbers playing in the scheduled games in the coming year.

Unfortunately, with travel costs increasing, members seem to be restricting their travel to games as attendance at games has declined throughout the playing season. Club membership numbers are also lower this year, but there is still a stalwart group of players prepared to work and play to keep the Club alive. President Julie paid tribute to two of the long-time Ingham members who passed away during the year. Both Fred Smith and Phillip Curro, in their way, had made significant contributions to our Tropical Coast Vets and their home club.

Special mention was made of the greenskeepers and volunteers from each Club who maintained the courses throughout the year and to Sellars Bananas for their contribution to the association through their donation of bananas for sale at games.

Congratulations were extended to all competition

and trophy winners. At the same time, an expression of thanks was made to committee members Secretary Sue Cameron, Captain and standin Secretary Geoff Gianotti, Points Co-ordinator Deb Giles, Handicapper Julie Reed and Treasurer Mike Dann for their work on and behind the scenes and Vice-President Roy Favier for entertaining members with a weekly joke. Thanks were also extended to the volunteer games organisers in each playing centre for their efforts.

Members once again handed Julie Reed the responsibility of President and heading up the Executive Committee for 2023. Roy Favier and Deb Giles were re-elected as Vice-presidents, while Sue Cameron and Mike Dann retained their positions as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. Geoff Gianotti was also re-elected as Captain and Assistant Secretary, with Steve Wells accepting the role of Vice-Captain. Deb Giles was appointed as Points Coordinator while Julie Reed retained the responsibilities of Handicapper.

In a departure from the usual format for the day due to the uncertainty surrounding the weather, the Annual Presentation of Trophies then took place.

Trophy winners for the various competitions held throughout the year were as follows.

Hen of the Walk: Last winner of 2 consecutive competitions during the year Deb Giles (Ingham)

Best Individual Stableford Winning Score for the year: Ladies: Kim Moore (Ingham) 38pts, Men: Paul Menegon (Ingham) 42pts

Annual Putting trophies,

where the best 3 out of 4 scores were counted, were won by Allison Chellingworth (Cardwell) 89 putts for the women. In contrast, Michael Poggioli (Ingham), with 82 putts, took out the men's section.

The W & D Sorensen Trophy was won by the Ingham team of Henry Matthews and Paul Menegon with a score of 43 Stableford points. An aggregate Stableford competition was played for the new Mike Dann Trophy replacing the Yamaha Trophy, with the winners being Michael Poggioli and Brian Scanlon of Ingham, scoring 69 points. The Pat Mullins Memorial Trophy played as a 4BBB Stableford replacing the Irish 4Ball event, was won by the Cardwell combination of Kass Marshall and Coleen Mikkelsen with a score of 47 points.

The Club Championships were contested over three rounds, with players allowed to drop their worst result. In the Ladies Competition, the Gross Winner was Julie Reed (Ingham) 182, with Deb Giles (Ingham) 185 as Runner-Up, while Allison Chellingworth (Cardwell) 137 was the Nett Winner and Coleen Mikkelsen (Cardwell) 144 Runner-Up.

The Division 1 Gross Winner for the men was Allan Cockburn (Ingham) 162, with RunnerUp Michael Poggioli (Ingham) 173. Nett Winner was Michael Fluerty (Ingham) with 141 and Runner-Up Brian Scanlon (Ingham) with 144. In Division 2, Alan Chellingworth (Cardwell) 177 was the Gross Winner, with Ron Kerkwyk (Ingham) 187 as Runner-Up. Nett Winner was Geoff Gianotti (Ingham) 143 from Runner-Up Roy Favier (Tully) 147.

The annual competition for the Golf World Trophy is always very keen and close. The results are obtained from the best 10 scores recorded overall for Individual Stableford events played throughout the year.

This year there was a tie in the Men's section with Michael Fluerty (Ingham) and Roy Favier (Tully), both of whom recorded a total of 328 points. Julie Reed (Ingham) took out the Ladies' Competition with a total of 336 points.

The prestigious Cec Ryan Memorial Trophy is decided using the best 12 Stableford scores recorded in events from which a Stableford score can be obtained in the Men's Competition. This year's winner was Michael Fluerty of Ingham, with a total of 404 points.

Over the year, points are allocated according to where each player finishes in each competition. These points count towards the Player of the Year Awards, which in 2022 were won by Julie Reed (Ingham) with 69 points in the Ladies' section and Michael Fluerty (Ingham) in the Men's section with a total of 60 points.

Following the Presentation of Trophies, Members and their Guests enjoyed a tasty lunch prepared by the Ladies of the Tully Golf Club, for which all those who present truly appreciated their efforts and expressed their thanks.

After lunch, those Members who had the stamina and did not require a nap ventured onto the course to contest a 2 Ball Ambrose, thankfully over 9 holes. Maurie and Cathie Smith (Tully) 26.5 took out the winners' prize, with another Tully team of Mike Harris and Steve Wells as runners-up on 27.5.

Many Thanks to All members and supporters who maintained their association with the Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers Association during 2022. We look forward to continuing this into 2023 and beyond when the new season begins at Cardwell on February 28, 2023. We wish all members, supporters and readers and their families a very Happy Christmas and may the New Year fulfil your wishes in the very best way.

Michael Fluerty Winner Player of the Year,

Julie Reed

Michael Fluerty and Roy Favier Winners Golf World Trophy

Michael Poggioli and Brian

Scanlon winners Mike Dann Trophy

Kass Marshall and Coleen Mikkelsen Winners Pat Mullins Memorial Trophy

Ron Kerkwyk Runner-up Championship Div 2 Gross

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2023 Australia Day Award Nominations

HINCHINBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL

COUNCIL is now seeking nominations for Australia Day Awards to be presented on Australia Day, January 26, 2023. Categories include:

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

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

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

• Senior and Junior Cultural Awards;

Beginning to look a lot like Christmas

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

NOW, as we wind down to the Christmas holidays, it is great to be looking forward to spending time with family.

I recently heard a report that during COVID and the inability to move around, many people had started to believe that their neighbours and friends were more their families than their blood family.

I can’t say that I understand this, though, in recent times, I have noticed less value placed on the role of the family.

As I am soon to be a mother, I must understand the future impact I will have on another person. I want my child to see me as someone who has shown them, unconditional love. A person has taken responsibility for caring for them and not passed it to the education system.

For those in Business, we are already looking ahead to 2023 and what is in store for us in the coming year.

I am excited to announce that we will be printed on Thursdays in 2023.

I do believe in the importance of the church family.

Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

I Peter 3:8-9 NKJV

• 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 Council’s Main Office, 25 Lannercost Street Ingham.

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

Councillor Donna Marbelli said “Why not nominate someone you think is worthy of an award by completing and submitting a Nomination Form? There are many people in our community whose service or outstanding contribution to the community ought to be recognised through these Awards”.

An artistic celebration of talent and community

BIANKA VIDONJA BALANZATEGUI

A large and appreciative gathering on Friday evening at the Hinchinbrook Regional Art Gallery marked the 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards. This annual event showcases regional artists' work from various media, including digital art.

The evening was compered by Councillor Donna Marbelli, who, along with renowned professional artist and filmmaker Dr Jan Cattoni and talented and versatile local artist Louise Plint of Elements Studio, judged the Awards. Dr Jan Cattoni, speaking on behalf of the judges, remarked on the high quality of the 120 works entered in the Awards and the difficulty that presented in awarding winners for the eight sections.

Dr Cattoni observed that it takes a "community to grow and sustain an art culture". The strong local group representation in the 2022 Awards certainly reflects the local art community's strength and breadth of talent.

Regional artists appreciate the opportunity the Hinchinbrook Art Awards offers them to exhibit their

work. Former local Tony DiGiacomo, who won the Ceramics section with his porcelain piece 'Poised,' commented how lovely it was to exhibit in his hometown. At the same time, John Benfer, winner of the Photography award with his photograph 'Fire Light at Davies Creek', reflected that he felt the event was "not about winning but being part of an exhibition."

Local artist Dr Ann Vardanega, renowned for her experimental work, took out two awards, the Local Artist Award for her photographic work 'Untitled #5, from The Scorched Landscape Series and the Digital Art Award for a work entitled 'A Moment of Mindfulness' (a still moving image with soundscape).

The Hinchinbrook Art Awards allows young artists to exhibit and have their work evaluated. While Lucy Tento was awarded the Youth Award for her pencil drawing 'Wisdom', Carli Kite's oil painting "Collective Vision', being judged the best work from all sections, earned her the prestigious Open Award.

Other award winners were Rose Knight for the oil painting 'She Comes'. Zoe Mewing won the award for the Watercolour section with her entry 'Eastern Spinebill'. Ann Bartholomeusz's ink, gouache and crayon work entitled 'Sista' was the Mixed Media winning entry, while Julie Dowd's monoprint 'Pattern Friends' was the judges' choice in the Works on Paper section. In the final section, Sculptural Form, the awardee was Philip Denham with his 3-piece set 'Bagu & Jiman' rendered from Milky pine with ochre.

It is possible to view the exhibition in Tyto Gallery daily from 10 to 4 until January 29, 2023 (public holidays excepted). Please do use the QR code to enter your choice for the People's Choice Award.

Congratulations to Hinchinbrook Emergency Service Cadets

Congratulations to our Hinchinbrook Emergency Service Cadets graduating from the class of 2022. The graduation and Awards Ceremony took place at the Lucinda Hotel on Monday 3 December 2022 with presentations to all 24 cadets.

Cadets undergo learning in all aspects of emergency services and disaster management and given the qualifications achieved, the residents of Hinchinbrook are in good hands for future assistance as may be required.

A special thank you to the adult leaders and mentors including Mark, Gio, Natalie and many others who unselfishly give up many many hours of their time to train and guide these youngsters in their learning.

Parents thinking of enrolling their children in this very worthwhile learning program in the New Year should contact Mark Regazzoli on 048 113 837.

Santa Claus Photo Opportunity Council in partnership with Hinchinbrook Blue Light Association will be holding Santa photos at the Hinchinbrook Shire Council Foyer.

Santa's appearance times:

• 10.00am to 12.00pm Thursday 15 December 2022;

• 10.00am to 12.00pm Friday 16 December 2022; and

• 10.00am to 12.00pm Wednesday 21 December 2022.

Families can bring their children along and take their own family photos with Santa for a gold coin donation.

Ambassadors Christmas Party

The 2022 Ambassadors Christmas Party took place on Tuesday 29 November at the Hinchinbrook Hotel.

30 Ambassadors received awards recognising their years of service for assisting the Hinchinbrook Shire Library, TYTO Regional Art Gallery and Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre.

Council is extremely grateful for their continued contributions and support over the years.

44th Hinchinbrook Art

Awards

Exhibition Opening Night Wrap Up

The opening of the 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards was a smash hit on Friday 2 December 2022.

A record 154 people were in attendance to witness the award presentations on the night celebrating the 120 artworks in the competition.

The winners of the 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards are as follows:

• Overall Winner - Collective Vision by Carli Kite;

• Local Artist Winner - Untitled #5, from The Scorched Landscape Series by Ann Vardanega;

• Youth Award Winner - Wisdom by Lucy Tento;

• Section 1: Painting (2D) WinnerShe Comes by Rose Knight;

• Section 2: Water Colour WinnerEastern Spinebill by Zoe Mewing;

• Section 3: Mixed Media WinnerSista by Ann Bartholomeusz;

• Section 4: Digital Art Winner –A Moment of Mindfulness by Ann Vardanega;

• Section 5: Works on Paper Winner – Pattern Friends by Julie Dowd;

• Section 6: Photography WinnerFire Light at Davies Creek by John Benfer;

• Section 7: Ceramics WinnerPoised by Tony DiGiacomo; and

• Section 8: Sculptural Form Winner - Bagu and Jiman (threepiece set) by Philip Denham.

The 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards will be on display until 4.00pm Sunday 29 January 2023.

Voting for the People's Choice Award will remain open until the close of exhibition.

Photo Challenge

The Christmas in Hinchinbrook Photo Challenge 2022 is here! Get all of your friends, family, mates, work crew or fur babies together and send us your Christmas themed happy snaps!

Council is looking for Hinchinbrook's most photogenic Christmas Pictures. To submit your pictures, please private message Hinchinbrook Shire Council's Facebook page by Wednesday 14 December 2022.

We are excited to see the community spreading the Christmas Cheer.

Flying Fox Management Program Update

The last Christmas and New Year period saw sudden influxes of flying foxes that were taking up residence in undesirable locations within the Ingham township.

With the festive season fast approaching, Council wishes to remind residents that morning dispersal activities, including the use of audible deterrents such as bird fright, will remain ongoing between 4.30am and 7.30am each morning to dissuade any flying foxes from

attempting to roost in undesirable locations. It is recommended that all pets are secured during the operation times.

The community is urged to contact Council's Biosecurity Team on 4776 4740 to report any such locations or sightings after daily dispersal activities are complete.

Private landholders are reminded that if flying foxes land in your trees, you are permitted to dissuade them from staying by use of nondestructive disturbance techniques including smoke, water sprinklers, visual deterrents such as imitation predators, bright lights and noise from various commercial and improvised products. Please do not attempt to touch a Flying Fox with bare hands.

For further information on what you can and cannot do with Flying foxes, please visit the Department of Environment and Science website at www.des.qld.gov.au.

Should you require any further information or assistance regarding

this matter, please contact Council’s Biosecurity Team on 4776 4740.

Hinchinbrook

Visitor Information Centre Christmas Hours

Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre (HVIC) will be changing their operating hours from Thursday 22 December 2022 to Sunday 22 January 2023.

During this time the HVIC will be opened from 9.00am to 4.00pm.

On Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day the HVIC will be closed.

Normal operating hours will resume on Monday 23 January 2023.

TYTO Self-contained RV Park Closed

Council would like to advise that the TYTO RV Park closed on Wednesday 30 November 2022 and will reopen on Wednesday 1 March 2023, weather permitting.

For further information, please call the Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre on 4776 4792.

Santa Claus Photo Opportunity, 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards Exhibition Winners Announced and Christmas Photo Challenge

Image: 2022 Ambassadors Christmas Party.

Image: Mayor Ramon Jayo and Nick Dametto MP with adult leaders and mentors associated with the Hinchinbrook Emergency Service Cadets.

Good Counsel College celebrates students’ excellence at awards night

MARIA GIRGENTI

ON November 9, the Good Counsel College community celebrated the individual achievements of its students at their annual Awards presentation held at the Innisfail Shire Hall.

Awards went to students for academic, vocational, sporting, cultural and citizenship activities. The College congratulated all major award winners for demonstrating excellence and diligence throughout 2022.

Academic Medals

Year 7: Gurmaan Singh, Jarrod Goodes, Hayley Schramm, Lydia Ungil, Scarlett Tabone, Joanna Ma, Ella Nielsen, Kiranjot Kaur, Denise Deac, Isabelle Peake, Lexie Evans, Holly Finch, Rose Jordan, Uy Pham, Stephanie Van Haaren, Sienna Vue and Danni Zammit.

Year 8: Rhya Maxwell, Isabelle Horsford, Sharnie Hang, Rose Nguyen, Ryan Maccarone, Naman Singh, James Kenny, Ainsley Cavallaro, Hemi Acheson, Matilda Fudge, Abigale Hudson, Ceira O’Brien, Kara Scuderi, Grace Wone and Rylee Zammit.

Year 9: Alexis Onaindia, Xavier Sutton, Saskia Habermann, Riley Jones, Ashton Vecchio, Natasha Lee Bow and Daisy Hang and Ella Giueni.

Year 10: Henry Carpenter, Jorjia Mansfield, Georgina Stone, Annelise Azzopardi, James Macgillivray and Lachlan Maccarone.

Year 11: Adam Nielsen, Dakota Brighton, Noah Maguire, Logan Lizzio, Emily

O’Brien, Harry Morrison and Pavel Habermann.

Year 12: Daniel Slater, Leanne Nguyen, Tamsin Darveniza, Sharnalyn Edwards, Talia Bulstrode, Elise Bartlett and Erin Darveniza.

Sporting Merit Awards: Mia Terry, Isabelle Peake, Hannah Dryden, Yolanda Jenkins, Lucian Di Carlo, Teneisha Ah Khee, Rylee Jones, Zac Gracie, Elliott Ferguson, Nate Pensini, Ryan Millard, Logan Walker, Cody Weldon, Matilda Jensen and Clara Cini.

Sporting Honour Awards: Emily O’Brien and Miki Toquero

Junior Sportsperson of the Year: Miki Toquero

Senior Sportsperson of the Year: Clara Cini

Contribution to Sport: Sharnalyn Edwards

JCU Shield Awards: Denise Deac (Year 7); Isabelle Horsford (Year 8); Saskia Habermann (Year 9); Jorjia Mansfield (Year 10); Harry Morrison (Year 11) and Talia Bulstrode (Year 12)

JCU Rising Star: Tamsin Darveniza

Major Awards

TQN TAFE at School Award: Emma Luxford, Nicholas Stone and Nicholas Taifalos

Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year: Anna Redding and Emma Onaindia

Student Apprentice/Trainee of the Year: Julia Thompson

CQU Academic Excellence Award: Daniel Slater

Tropical Vets Science Award: Lillian Nutting

Stan Fraser All-Rounder: Thomas Herbert

Innisfail Masonic Lodge Bursary Award for Citizenship: Emma Luxford

ADF Long Tan Future Innovators Award - Year 10: Henry Carpenter

ADF Long Tan Leadership Award - Year 10: Georgina Stone

ADF Long Tan Future Innovators Award - Year 12: Leanne Nguyen

ADF Long Tan Leadership Award - Year 12: Arvind Singh Mann

The Arts Creative Visionary Award: Frangipani Harvey

Member for Hill Junior Citizenship Award: Xavier Sutton

Perseverance Award Year 9/10 (in memory of Julie Lee): Jason Schramm

Perseverance Award Year 11/12 (in memory of Julie Lee): Talia Bulstrode

Cultural Awareness Award: Jujjar Singh

Compassion Award (in memory of Jeff Schneider): Clara Cini

Marist Schools Australia Award for Christian Leadership - Year 10: Georgina Stone

One Spirit in Christ (in memory of Terry Tierney): Sharnalyn Edwards

Year 10 Dux: Jorjia Mansfield and Henry Carpenter

Year 12 Dux: Leanne Nguyen

Leanne Nguyen - Year 12 Dux. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Jorjia Mansfield - Year 10 Dux. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Talia Bulstrode - Year 12 JCU Shield. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Lillian Nutting - Innovation in Science. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Thomas Herbert - Stan Fraser All Rounder. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Clara Cini - Senior Sportsperson of the Year. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Henry CarpenterADF Long Tan Future Innovators Award Year 10. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Daniel Slater - CQU Academic Excellence Award. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Xavier Sutton - Member for Hill Junior Citizenship Award. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Anna Redding and Emma Onaindia - Vocational Education and Training Student of the Year award winners. Photo: Richard Curzon.

Mourilyan State School community welcomed new Principal Russell Barlow

GIRGENTI

THE Mourilyan State School community recently welcomed a new Principal, Russell Barlow, who brings over 20 years of education experience to the role, including office administration and teaching.

He completed his secondary education in Brisbane at Wavell State High School and a Bachelor of Education through James Cook University.

His work experience included working for QANTAS as an international imports/exports officer, where he worked in a diverse team. This job involved the use of mathematics.

Barlow’s roots are in Brisbane; however, he moved to Cairns in the early 1990s then to the Atherton Tablelands in 2000.

His first teaching appointment was at Mareeba State School before taking on leadership roles as Teaching Principal across the region.

He also worked in Teachers’ Payroll for Education Queensland in their Central office, then moved to Cairns as Business Manager (previously known as Registrar) of Edge Hill State School.

For the past eight years, Barlow held the role of Teaching Principal in small schools, including Millaa Millaa, Irvinebank, Mt Surprise, Cardwell, Julatten and Seville Road (Brisbane).

“I aspired to be a famous basketball player, until at the age of 18 when I became involved with the Education Department.”

“My passion for teaching sparked when a TAFE teacher stated, one day you will make a great classroom teacher and the rest they say is history.”

“I love seeing student improvement as they grow and find it extremely rewarding when I see and hear from former students and told I have made a positive impact on their lives.”

Barlow said as Principal, his top academic priority is to follow through with the school’s current Improvement Agenda of increasing the percentage of students who achieve A/Bs in English whilst ensuring all students are learning in a safe and supportive environment.

“Mourilyan State School has dedicated staff and an initiative-taking P&C Association, who put in a huge effort at school and in the wider community, which I believe makes the school unique, as well as a safe place to learn and succeed.”

“I like to think of myself as a ‘Mr Positive’ and that I have a natural ability to interact positively with any child. By identifying their position and assisting them when they need a willing listener goes a long way to solving any problem.”

“I love sport, especially rugby league and fishing and can converse about these with anyone.”

“Those who know me well are aware I am very approachable with any concerns and will assist or help wherever I can.”

Barlow said he looks forward to being part of the school and the broader Innisfail community.

He has three children and a loyal canine and in his spare time loves fishing, golf and rugby league, with the Brisbane Broncos as his favourite NRL team.

Year 6 photos Cassowary Coast schools - Northern region

STORY AND PHOTO BY MARIA

Mourilyan State School leaders Bailey and Jade welcomed new Principal Russell Barlow to the school community.

Teacher Jenny Murray, Karen Bridges (teacher aide) and Acting Principal Karen Ford with South Johnstone State School Year 6 students. Absent: Reeko.

Year 5/6 teachers Bonnie Molineux and Melanie Locke with Innisfail East State School Year 6 students.

Silkwood State School Year 6 students - Lily, Nyree, Oscar, Ethan, Mack, Laga and Claire.

Teacher Karen Gangemi and Principal Melissa Wieland with Flying Fish Point State School Year 6 students. Absent: Kamryn and Coby.

Cent

MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL CommBank branch, in conjunction with Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Group, held their seventh annual Cent Sale and 'Paint the Town Pink' initiative in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Australian women, apart from non-melanoma skin cancer.

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, estimates show in 2022, a diagnosis of 20,640 new breast cancer cases in Australia (212 males and 20,428 females).

Survival rates continue to improve in Australia. Overall, the five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with breast cancer is 91.8% and 86.5% for men.

Zoe Dunne, IBCSG coordinator, said, "women of all ages are urged to self-check their breasts, and those aged 40 to 74 years to accept Breast Screen Australia's invitation of a free screening, as it could potentially save their lives."

The cent sale and Pink Day raised $6,000, which will go directly to IBCSG for more care packs and specialised bra fitting days.

The Breast Care nurses in Cairns have already distributed 300 care packs to patients diagnosed with breast cancer from Thursday Island to Cardwell, Tablelands and further west to Croydon.

IBCSG is preparing an additional 100 chemotherapy/ radiation care packs, the first 100 post-surgery care packs, and care packs more suited for male patients.

Businesses joined in the spirit of 'Paint the Town Pink,' by decorating their shop fronts and windows in support of breast cancer awareness, with staff members also donning pink on October 28.

It was a real community effort, as the cent sale/raffle at Commonwealth Bank and a raffle by All Women Atherton raised $2,753.15.

Janelle Cutuli and Kelly Sciacca raised $1,572 from their event at Madella Coffee, Sapore di Italia $250 through a percentage of coffee/cupcake sales, All Women Atherton $145, $500 from 100s Club at Brothers Innisfail, Woolworths $123, $100 - Pink Picnic at Johnstone River Community Garden and Carana Hair & Beauty Salon $50.

IBCSG especially wanted to thank Innisfail CommBank staff, all the businesses, individuals and the broader community for their continuous support through cash donations and cent sale prizes.

IBCSG is currently running a Christmas raffle with a total prize valued at $650, including a $150 voucher from Midway Butchers and $100 vouchers from Innisfail Seafood, Roscoes Piazza, Crown Hotel, Woolworths and Kmart.

Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 on sale at Innisfail Seafood and Midway Butchers, or message Innisfail

Breast Cancer Support Group Facebook Page for bank account details.

The drawing of the Christmas raffle will take place on December 17.

For further information on IBCSG, please visit the Facebook page or send an email to: innisfailbcsupport@ gmail.com.

IBCSG members Zoe Dunne and Gail Bromell with Sapore di Italia staff who donned pink in support of breast cancer.

Innisfail CommBank staff with IBCSG members and a customer at the Pink Cent Sale.

Rothnie’s Pharmacy Billie Karamaena and Rosa Duggan got into the spirit of pink.

It was a sea of pink among the staff at K-Mart Innisfail.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

EARLIER this year, Innisfail lost Connie Riera, a community champion who lived an inspirational life of 98 years, which spanned four generations.

Recently, Connie’s daughter Vivien Dyason and Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail members planted a ‘Buckinghamia celsissima’ rainforest tree (commonly known as Ivory Curl) at Warrina Lakes in honour of Connie’s long, accomplished life, her love of gardening and inspirational volunteer work.

Constance (Connie) was born in Innisfail on September 16, 1923, the eldest daughter of Giovanni and Maria Sorbello and older sister to Nancy, now aged 94.

Connie’s family grew sugarcane at Sandy Pocket between the felled rainforest tree stumps.

She attended Moresby State School in 1929, where each day she walked four and a half miles (approximately 8kms) along a horse track through the thick scrub until later when she upgraded to riding a horse to school.

In 1942, the Sorbello family had to walk off their farm due to an infestation of cane grubs.

This was a challenging time at the beginning of World War II, as men left for war service and women had to take their places at home.

At 19, after achieving top exam results, Connie became a Postmistress at Moresby Post Office.

Connie completed her studies and became a qualified tailoress. Over the years, she taught drafting/ sewing and made over 500 wedding dresses.

In 1947, Connie met the love of her life Martin Riera,

and after they married a year later, Martin bought a cane farm on Henderson Drive.

The couple had two daughters and enjoyed ten and a half years of married life until 1958 when Martin tragically died in a farming accident.

Suddenly, Connie was a widow with Vivien aged four, Robyn six months, and the family’s future changed forever.

Despite the challenges as a female in a maledominated industry, the resilient Connie continued farming successfully for 34 years and paved the way in the community to recognise women’s abilities on farms.

In 1968, Connie married Vince Cuartero, who had a son, John.

Connie lived to help others and, in recognition of

her services to the community, received a Cassowary Coast Regional Council Lifetime Contribution Australia Day Award in 2015.

Innisfail Garden and Horticultural Club - 12 years

Soroptimist International Club, which aimed to improve the status of women and assist the underprivileged - 30 years

Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail - 20 years

Weight Watchers - 20 years

Innisfail Toastmasters Club - 40 years

From 1960 to 1995, Riera raised funds for local organisations and schools by hosting lavish garden parties in her famous country garden.

In March 2022, Connie received a Queensland Council of Garden Clubs Biennial Awards 2020 for Most Contribution by an Individual to a Club.

Connie sadly passed away on April 18, 2022, and her loss has left a considerable void in the hearts of her family and friends.

Connie’s spirit lives on through her two daughters and five grandchildren.

Connie Riera may have left this world, but the local community will always remember her outstanding and inspirational volunteer work.

Connie’s daughter Vivien Dyason (second from left) and Inner Wheel Club of Innisfail members planted a tree at Warrina Lakes in honour of Connie Riera.

Christmas Eucharist St John Tully 24th 5pm

Christmas Eucharist JOF Cardwell 24th 7.30pm

Carols Holy Trinity Ingham 24th 11pm

Christmas Eucharist Holy Trinity 24th 11.30pm

Christmas Eucharist Holy Trinity 25th 8.30am

Christmas Eucharist St Alban Innisfail 25th 9am

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Part-Time Position

Thank you Louie SANTOLIN

On the 11th November 2022, at age 82, Louie passed away unexpectedly in Atherton Hospital. He was a gentle, kind and proud family man, loved by all who knew him.

He will be sadly missed.

Louie’s family would like to sincerely thank all who attended his funeral, sent condolences, flowers, and kind support.

Special thanks to Kerry and Geoff from Blacks Funerals for their care and personal attention.

AOG

Churches of

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 Adventist

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

Baptist Family Centre Innisfail, 9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate 6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church

Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully

Cardwell Baptist Church, 11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell

Sugar Reef Baptist Church, 9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

Uniting Churches

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

Catholic Churches

Anglican Churches

Lutheran

Cassowary Coast

Hinchinbrook Turtle Challenge

HINCHINBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL

COUNCIL has installed signs on all major beach accesses asking residents and visitors to report any signs of turtle nesting to Council.

Our beaches are privileged to have both Green and Flatback Turtles nest frequently along our shorelines, and Council is doing all it can to gather as much data on these species as possible.

Knowing where and how many turtles are nesting on our beaches is important for several reasons. Firstly, it helps Council understand the relative importance of Hinchinbrook in the broader population dynamics of turtles across the region, Great Barrier Reef and worldwide. Secondly, confirmed nesting sites add

significant weight and access to funding and investment opportunities for programs such as the Hinchinbrook Community Feral Pig Management Program, since feral pigs are known predators of turtle eggs. Lastly, it adds to the wilderness values that many people come to the Hinchinbrook Shire to experience.

Between November and January, nesting Green and Flatback Turtles lay about 50 and 100 eggs per clutch respectively and may nest more than once per season. Hatching occurs approximately 12 weeks later (January to April), where the hatchlings migrate out to sea and hopefully return some 30 years later to breed themselves.

If you see a nesting turtle on the beach, or even

evidence of their tracks from the night before, Hinchinbrook Shire Council would greatly appreciate as much information as possible on the location to allow officers to manage and monitor the site until it hatches.

Residents are encouraged to gather information on the GPS location, take a photo of the nesting site and/ or tracks, with some obvious landmarks in the photo. This allows officers to record and monitor the situation. Alternatively, sightings can be logged through the ‘Eye on the Reef’ app, using the ‘Sightings’ tab. You can add a photo, mark the GPS location and make comments about the turtle or nesting sight. This data adds directly to Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority’s collaborative citizen science programs about the reef.

Please report nesting Sea Turtle sites to Council on 4776 4740.

FNQ GROWERS

FNQ Growers has welcomed news from Sunwater about a trial which is providing electricity tariff relief for relift irrigators.

The savings are associated with the cost of electricity Sunwater uses to pump water to farms.

President Joe Moro said the 202021 results of Sunwater’s Electricity Cost Pass Through (ECPT) trial were recently presented to the Tinaroo Water Committee.

“Historically, there has been huge debate about soaring electricity prices for those relift irrigators, around 100

growers in the Mareeba and Mutchilba area who pump water from the Mareeba Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme,” Mr Moro said.

“As a result of lobbying efforts, Sunwater carried out a trial and secured special tariffs to be able to pass on savings to relift irrigators.

“The pass-through rate to be applied to irrigation bills is a credit amount of $15.01/ML.”

The trial ends on June 30, 2023, after which Sunwater will collate the final results and seek customer feedback before determining whether a permanent

ECPT mechanism will be implemented.

Mr Moro said growers were also encouraged to apply to the Queensland Regional Industry Development Authority to claim a rebate to offset water used to irrigate horticultural crops.

The Horticulture Pricing Rebate Scheme provides rebates of 35 per cent. It is funded by the Queensland Government to the tune of $81.6 million over three years.

Mr Moro urged irrigators to apply for the rebate soon, to avoid missing out.

“We thank the Queensland Government for providing the funding,”

Mr Moro said.

“Water is an essential input for horticultural growers,” Mr Moro said. “Any help irrigators can secure to offset or lessen the soaring input costs is worth applying for.”

Rebates are available to irrigation customers supplied by Sunwater and available in relation to irrigation water charges for the three-year period 202122, 2022-23 and 2023-24.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.qrida.qld.gov.au/ program/horticulture-irrigation-pricingrebate-scheme

Tropical Coast District Veteran

Golfers

THE annual presentation day was held on Tuesday, November 29.

A 2 Ball Ambrose event over 9 holes was held in the afternoon after presentations and lunch, with the field avoiding the wet weather.

Results of the Ambrose Competition: Winners: Maurie and Cathie Smith (Tully) nett 26.5

Runners Up: Mike Harris and Steve

Wells (Tully) nett 27.5.

Starting date for next year has been set for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, in Cardwell.

Hope to see you all then.

Ingham Golf Club

THE course has been in terrific condition. Many thanks to the volunteers for their tireless work.

Saturday, November 26 – Lionel and Trish Fuller Golf Day: Winners: L. Tennent & M. Gusmeroli

Runner Up: A. Tennent & D.Tennent Rundown: J. Swarbrick & S. Marbelli

Sunday, November 27 – Single Stableford: Winner: Russel Shand (42 points)

Runner Up: David Ross (41 points) Rundown: S. Hart (34), B. Scanlan (32) Saturday, December 3 - Single Stableford: Winner: Carlos Gonzales (39 points C/B)

Runner Up: Brian Scanlan (39 points)

Rundown: Aurelio Mason (38) Sunday, December 4 - Hotel Hinchinbrook Monthly Medal Single Stroke:

Winner: Ian Swarbrick (68 nett)

Runner Up: Brian Wilkinson (72 nett) Rundown: Mick Poggioli (73 nett C/B), Scott Costabeber (73 nett),

Next Week: December 10 – Single Stableford December 11 – Russo & Vella Ambrose Women’s Golf

The ladies have completed their competition season for the year and the results of the yearly competition were as follows:

Closed Championships:

Gross Winner: Deb Giles

Nett Winner: Ruth Saint

Eclectic Winner: Julie Reed

Putting Comp. Winner: Julie Reed

MacDonald Cup Winner: Julie Reed

Golfer of the Year: Deb Giles

Most Consistent Player: Deb Giles

Medal Of Medals: Deb Giles

Competition games will resume in March 2023.

Golf News

Tully Golf

GOLF Results December 3, 2022: Congratulations to Star Liquor's Medal of Medal winner Gerard Straatman who beat home the other finalist shooting a 68 nett. Gerard also won the Reeds Betta Home Living day as well. Mike Kennedy came in second with a 69 nett, Amar Gurung then came in third in his second last game at the Tully Club with a 70 nett, with Tanu Wulf then finishing fourth on a count back with a 71 nett. Noel Wagner took out the coveted prize of a bottle of Rum kindly donated by Star Liquor Warehouse with his approach shot on number 9.

NTPS 2/11 Ladies: Kim Milini Men's: Mike Kennedy

7/16 Ladies Betty Favier & the Men Maurie Smith.

Next Saturday, see the ACME Insurance breakup day three ball Ambrose being played with a shotgun start at 11.30 am.

Thursday's Sporters saw ever-green Simon Strutt win the 9-hole with 22 points 6 hole winner was Mike Ellicott with 14 points. Rundown winners were Louis Lardi with 20 points & Mike Kennedy with 19 points. Norm Gray handled the flat stick the best, winning with 12 putts.

NTP 1/10 Simon Strutt

2/11 Mike Kennedy

7/16 Simon Strutt

9/18 A Grade Mike Kennedy

B Grade Daryl Edwards

C Grade Nobby Reardon

Thursday, November 8, was the Xmas breakup day for Sporters.

El Arish Golf

WE had a ‘Graham’ day last Tuesday November 29, with Graham Sinton winning on 34 S’ford points, then also taking the Approach shot on #8/17.

Bill Tofler came in R/up on 33.

Then the ‘other’ Graham [Roberts] won the NTP Men’s on #2/11.

Other Pin winners were: Scott Welsh taking the All-In on #4/13 and Lisa Godfrey taking the Ladies on #5/14.

Sporters Thursday, December 1, played the 2nd 9 S’Ford, resulting in:

Winner: Greg Eales 26 - R/Up: Graham Anderson on a c/back to Dulcie Donaghy - both with 19.

Least Putts won by Kevin Tombs with 13.

PIN winners: Mattie Smith #11Lindsay Perkins #12 - Dulcie Donaghy #13 - Approach #16 Kevin Tombs - #17 Gavin Camilleri - Approach #18 Fran Lomas.

We thank Karen/ACME Insurance for her sponsorship on the day.

Saturday, December 3 was the PLAYOFF for the Player of the Year Monthly Medal winners, resulting in:Men’s Winner: Geoff Grainger with Lisa Spiegler the Ladies Winner. We also played our December Monthly Medal: Men’s Winner: Greg Eales on 60 Nett

- R/Up: Geoff Grainger 64 Nett.

Ladies Winner: Lisa Spiegler on 61 Nett - R/Up: Fran Lomas [on a c/back] with 68 Nett.

PIN winners: Men’s #2/11 Gavin Camilleri - All-In #4/13 Greg EalesLadies #5/14 Colleen Ingold.

We thank Brothers Leagues/Innisfail for their final sponsorship of our Monthly Medal for the 2022 season.

Saturday, December 10, we play a 2 Ball Ambrose sponsored by Drummond Golf/Cairns. Representatives from Drummond Golf/Cairns will personally present winners after the game - this will be followed by our End of Year Presentation and Xmas BBQ.

Innisfail Golf Club

A LITTLE bit of rain has worked wonders for the course which is looking greener than the last few weeks, and the grounds crew has it looking immaculate for last weekend’s play.

Innisfail’s men’s pennants teams travelled to El Arish in Round 9 of FNQGA pennants to play another tough competitor in Halfmoon Bay.

All three grades went down, with Colin Bidgood, Caine Cockle, James Scullen and Darryl Gould, the only winners.

A special mention to Darryl Gould and James Scullen on their first pennants win.

This weekend, Innisfail’s A-Grade team will travel to Mossman Golf Club, to play in the semi-final against a tough opponent in Cairns.

IGC Rules & Etiquette

Last week’s Quiz

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

True or False?

Answer: For free relief, the temporary water must be visible before or after the player takes their stance.

This week’s Quiz

Ian McDonald and John Lombardi are partners in foursomes. McDonald hits his drive and is unsure if his ball is out of bounds. If the boys decide to play a provisional, who hits the provisional?

A: McDonald

B: Lombardi

C: Either player can hit the provisional Wednesday’s All Sporters competition is getting better and congratulations to John Abbott with 27 points, who only won by a shot over John Slater on November 23.

Results

1st: John Abbott 27pts

2nd: John Slater 26pts 3rd: Luke Peters 25pts c/b NTP - Darren Ritchie

It was John Abbott’s week again, with another win in the Friday Sporters 9-hole competition on November 25, closely followed by Rod Ingram and Glynis McGrath.

Results

1st: John Abbott 20pts

2nd: Rod Ingram 19pts c/b 3rd: Glynis McGrath 19pts NTP - Luke Peters

On November 26, it was a great turn out to IGC’s AGM and thanks to all that attended.

After the AGM, the Canadian Foursomes required a good combination of two players.

John Lombardi, Ian McDonald and Jeff McGrath liked the teams’ format, as

they featured in the prizes for a second week in a row.

A great team’s performance from Jeff McGrath and James Scullen saw them post an unbeatable score of 66 nett.

The next best team was, McDonald and Lombardi on 68.5 nett, whilst Addi Butorac and Mike Davis, along with Geoff Johnston and Ian Street tied on 69 nett.

Results

1st: Jeff McGrath/James Scullen 66 nett 2nd: Ian McDonald/John Lombardi 68.5 nett

3rd: Addi Butorac/Mike Davis 69 nett NTPs

1/10 - Paul Tattam/Ian Saunderson 4/13

- Colin Bidgood/Joshua Jones 7/16Bryce Hoad/Andrew Rose

2/11 - Ian McDonald/John Lombardi

5/14 - Darren Ritchie/Luke Peters 8/17

- The Smiths

3/12 - The Cockles 6/15 - Addi Butorac / Mike Davis 9/18 - Stephen Lyons

Upcoming Events

Wednesday All Sporters competitionfrom 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm

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

IGC Presentation - moved to January 27

New golfer, Darren Ritchie had the Nearest to the Pin in Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on November 23.

John Abbott won Wednesday’s All Sporters and Friday’s Sporters competitions on November 23 and 25.

Rod Ingram finished second in Friday’s Sporters competition on November 25.

Luke Peters had the Nearest to the Pin in Friday’s Sporters competition on November 25.

Bowls News

South Johnstone Bowls

ON Sunday, November 27, fourteen teams visited the South Johnstone Bowls Club for the annual Sponsors Day for three games of three bowl triples.

The fierce competition saw two teams ending up in a tie after three games. After a countback, the winning side of Tony Burns, Mike Greenwood and Muka were successful, with Kevin Foord, Michael Hooker and Louise Hoskings in second place with Kevin Deegan, John Obrien and Jason in third place.

The South Johnstone Bowls Club would like to thank the Weipa Bowls Club, Currajah Hotel and Sportz Look Innisfail for their ongoing support and sponsorship of the club. Your support is very much appreciated.

On Sunday, December 18, all members and guests are invited to the club for a game of bowls commencing at 9:00 am, followed by a BBQ lunch and Christmas Goose Raffle.

this week, check the board for your nominations.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

LAST Thursday’s afternoon social bowls winners were Bob Chaplain, Ted Pearce and Peter Broccardo.

New members and visitors are most welcome for social bowls on Thursday and Saturday afternoons, with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.15 pm start.

Doug Juhas had a win over Peter Smith in a game of Consistency Singles.

This Sunday, December 11 starting at 10.00 am with a game of bowls followed by lunch, Christmas goose draw and presentations.

Next Thursday, December 15 will be a hamper day.

Silkwood Bowls

SILKWOOD bowlers over the last few months have been progressing through the draw consisting of mixed pairs for the clubs 2022 Ernie Bucklar Shield. Congratulations to Denise Charman & Tony Cates defeating Barry Green & Mirella Berryman 23 to 20.

Sunday, December 4 the club was closed as members were involved in the Kennedys Christmas Fun day at Gordonvale & Tully Bowls Club Ham Day, was enjoyed by all.

Some of our ladies attended Innisfail Bowls Club Ladies Christmas party on Tuesday, December 6 for a game of bowls, raffles, cent sale and a scrumptious afternoon tea.

Babinda Bowls

SOCIAL bowls last Thursday, December 1:

Winners were Trevor Backhouse & Ron Omodei, Runner-up were Gavin Blee, Matt Lock & Les Maxwell.

Welcome to Trevor who recently moved to Babinda, and Gavin resuming now that the crushing season has finished.

No bowls were held last Sunday.

Names in by 1 for 1.30 pm start on Thursday and Sunday.

Club competition singles and pairs will be drawn up

country players of the time was Toowoomba’s, Greg Platz.

Our annual Goose Raffle night with lots of prizes to be won, will be held on Friday, December 16, 6 pm BBQ & Bowls, Raffles commence at 8pm, for further details and registering for catering purposes please contact us on number below. Silkwood Bowls Club Goose Raffle Night is open to our communities’ family, friends and visitors for a fun night. Never played bowls before not a problem we can assist you.

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.

players who have made origin and Australian sides in the last 20 years, it has worked!

NOW Then

THE Kerry Boustead book launch a few weeks ago was a great event. Written by Brisbane-based author Murray Barnett, Kerry’s book is excellent. It fills a gap in Qld rugby league history.

As mentioned in previous columns, there will never be a player in the modern era do what 18-year-old Kerry Boustead did in 1978, go from playing country league through to representing Qld and Australia in one season.

The way the game is set up now, it would be impossible, as any young player with potential is signed to an NRL club and goes through the whole pathways system that currently exists. Players from the NRL are selected for the origin and/or for Australia.

Back in the 1970s era, though, a country-based player could play in a series of rep matches, including making the Qld Countryside and play a combined Brisbane side, to make the Qld side.

Back then, the Qld countryside was sponsored by the Theiss Toyota Company.

That’s right, Toyota was sponsoring rugby league in Qld long before 2003, when the current sponsorships with the NQ Toyota Cowboys began!

The 1978 “Thiess Toyota Country” side had some success against Brisbane, and one of the best-known

Greg and his brother Lew both came from a Darling Downs wheat farm, and both made Qld and Australian sides in the 1970s.

Lew made the 1975 Australian side from Brisbane club Wynnum – Manly, while Greg made the Qld side from the Wattles club in the Toowoomba competition.

By 1978 Greg was a veteran in the Qld stateside, having made his debut in 1976, and he was one of the experienced players who was there when Kerry Boustead made the Qld country and Qld sides that year.

Then for the second test of the 1978 three-test series against New Zeeland, Greg was selected for Australia, along with Kerry.

Greg continued to play for Wattles in the Toowoomba competition for a few years after making the Australian side. Also, he coached Toowoomba in the Qld state league in the early 1980s.

He worked as a plant pathologist in the wheat industry, only retiring a few years ago; it was a different time back then. Players had whole professions away from the game.

Kerry Boustead and Greg Platz did what was almost impossible back then: make an Australian side while playing in Qld country rugby league competitions.

Kerry’s book outlines the efforts he had to go to achieve this. The motivation it gave him to later help start the Cowboys so that there was a pathway for country players to reach the top of the game without having to move to a Sydney club or Brisbane.

Judging by the number of NQ Toyota Cowboys

By the way, there is an Ingham connection to Greg Platz, as his nephew, Jesse, played for the Herbert River Crushers for seasons 2007-8 while working as a TV journalist in Townsville.

Greg Platz in the Thiess Toyota Country jersey

QRL History Committee

Kiwi Deegan, John Obrien, Jason (3rd)

Louise Hoskings, Michael Hooker, Kevin Foord (2nd)

Gavin (Sportslook) Mike Greenwood, Mukka Tony Burns (1st)

Local juniors benefit from

football development clinic

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

EARLIER this year, Queensland Touch Football’s North Queensland Development Officer Katie Geiger visited Innisfail and Tully as part of her two-week road trip to North Queensland.

After starting in the Whitsundays, Geiger clocked up over 2,000kms over two weeks to visit seven affiliates and stacks of schools, highlighting the programs Queensland Touch Football offers.

Geiger also visited clubs and schools in Cairns, Gordonvale, Townsville, Charters Towers, Airlie Beach, Mackay and Proserpine.

During a free development clinic at Wangan Sports Reserve, Geiger ran skills and drills, including passing,

scooping and dumping, and fun game plays.

Youngsters and their parents who came along scanned the program’s QR code and received a free Queensland Touch Football cap.

In 2022, Geiger won the NQ Sportswoman of the Year award and, after trials held over two weeks in Brisbane, gained selection in the Queensland Touch Football Women’s 40s squad that competed in the State of Origin event at Coffs Harbour in August.

Geiger earned this accolade for her work developing touch football in the North Queensland region and her enthusiasm and passion for the sport, which goes beyond, making her a standout in touch football.

She coached and played in the NQ Cyclones

Women’s 35s team, which made the National Touch League grand final in 2021.

She also played in last year’s Queensland State of Origin team, which won the series.

“Touch football has loads of health benefits, it is a fantastic way to meet people and have fun, whilst keeping active as it provides a fantastic cardio workout in a friendly team environment.”

“Players only need to possess the simple skills of running, passing and catching and with no tackling, there is a minimal risk of injury.”

Katie Geiger gave instructions to the juniors who attended the touch football development clinic.

Juniors who participated in the

Fierce rivalry and pride on display at School of Origin rugby league/league tag challenge

AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

IN September, Innisfail State College and Good Counsel College battled for rugby league and league tag supremacy in the second annual School of Origin challenge held at Callendar Park.

In the first game, the Year 7/8 Girls contested the Jeanette Bradtke Cup in a league tag match where Good Counsel College had a dominant 30 - 0 victory over Innisfail State College.

ISC Player of the Match: Jessie Ellen Miskin; GCC Player of the Match: Hannah Dryden.

The Year 7 Boys’ rugby league game followed, where teams played for the Steven Lacaze Trophy. ISC had a strong start and held a 26 - 10 lead at halftime.

ISC then ran away with the game in the second half and claimed the trophy with a comprehensive 56 - 16 victory.

ISC Player of the Match: Reece Harris; GCC Player of the Match: Timmy Pham.

ISC dominated GCC in the Year 9/10 Girls’ league tag game with a 44 - 6 win to claim the Kate Haren Cup for the second year.

ISC Player of the Match: Lily De Brincat; GCC Player of the Match: Stacey Hang.

The highly anticipated 8/9 Boys’ rugby league clash did not disappoint. After an entertaining first half, GCC held a slim two-point lead at halftime.

GCC posted the first points in the second half through Miki Toquero to extend their lead.

ISC then scored three tries to snatch the lead and finished victorious by 2622 to lift the Greg Bandiera Shield for the second consecutive year.

ISC Player of the Match: Ben Walker; GCC Player of the Match: Ryan Millard and Miki Toquero.

In Greg Bandiera’s absence, four of his best mates Norm Carr, Peter Foreman, Lance Bourke and Wayne Gough, presented the Shield to the winning ISC team.

A special thank you to the coaches, players, officials, families, spectators, Kate Haren, Jeanette Bradtke, Steven Lacaze and Greg Bandiera’s mates for presenting the trophies and Leon Hallie and Innisfail Leprechauns for the use of their facilities.

STORY

Good Counsel and Innisfail State College Year 7/8 Girls’ league tag teams faced each other in the Jeanette Bradtke Cup.

Jeanette Bradtke with Good Counsel’s Year 7/8 league tag Girls’ team who won the Jeanette Bradtke Cup.

Rugby league action in the Steven Lacaze Cup between Year 7 Boys’ teams from Good Counsel and Innisfail State Colleges.

Kate Haren with Innisfail State College Year 9/10 Girls league tag team, winners of the Kate Haren Cup.

Steven Lacaze with Innisfail State College’s Year 7 Boys’ team who won the Steven Lacaze trophy.

WITH the sea conditions less than perfect last weekend, most boats were forced to stay in close and fish-sheltered waters. However, the conditions leading up to last weekend were ideal, allowing boats to head out wide. Most boats are doing very well on the edge of the shelf with routine catches of Red emperor, Nannygai and Jobfish. Trolling has also been very successful with some quality Yellow Fin Tuna and the occasional Wahoo and Dolphin Fish.

Some excellent Coral Trout are being caught off the main reefs on a line and by Spearfishing.

The various wrecks and rubble patches produce good numbers of small and largemouth Nannygai, Tea Leaf Trevally and Cobia. The problem is the sharks; any hesitation in winding up the fish and a shark has it, resulting in most of the better Nannygai being taken.

There is a product out now called shark guard, which is not infallible but helps. It's in the shape of a snapper sinker and can be fixed to the main line or clipped on and lowered down after the fish is hooked.

Closer around the islands and headlands, masses of bait have attracted Tuna, Trevally, School and Spotty Mackerel.

It is usual for some School (Doggy) Mackerel to still be around this time of year but unusual for the Spotted Mackerel. This bait is very small; I have had some success with small vibes and metals. Trolling hard bodies or spoons is working, but sometimes it can be frustrating. I didn't try drifting with pilchards. That may be the answer; however, the schools seem to move around, and you can only try.

Bottom fishing around the islands has been good with some lovely Island Trout, Grass Sweet Lip, Nannygai and Gold Spot Cod. Those targeting Fingermark have also found some good fish; however, again, the problem is avoiding the sharks.

There have been a few nice Grunter caught close along the Cassowary Coast. Still, the better numbers are definitely coming from the Hinchinbrook region.

With the Barramundi closure in its 2nd month, most anglers are targeting Mangrove Jacks in the estuaries. Small deep diving lures such as the Jackson Jester and the Jackal Squirrel have been the standouts. In the soft plastics, it has been various prawn patterns and small paddle tails such as the Cast Prodigy. With the large run in the tide last weekend, most anglers targeted the Jacks in the brackish water.

With all the rain we received last week, we had a reasonable run on the mud crabs, not huge numbers, with most boats managing 3 or 4 crabs for an overnight

set with eight pots. There has also been plenty of prawn in the creeks.

There has also been Tarpon in the estuaries, and some huge Queenfish and Giant Trevally caught in the coastal creeks. Keep a spin rod handy loaded with a popper or stick bait.

The freshwater fishing remains good; the Tully river runs clear, while the Murray and Johnstone are still slightly coloured. I am writing this report early in the week; all the rivers should be clear by the weekend unless we receive some big storms.

Talking to anglers, it seems that the Barra fishing in Tinaroo was tricky due to the windy conditions last weekend. However, the wind has now dropped away, and I would expect ideal conditions this week. Plenty of big Barra stories will be circulating in social media by the time you read this report.

At this early stage of the week, the forecast is for good boating conditions for this coming weekend. I expect northerly afternoon winds, so the smaller boats would be advised to return early.

The Mission Beach fishing competition will be held this weekend, so hopefully, the conditions will stay good. There is a small spike forecast for Friday, but then they expect it to drop away, so keep your fingers crossed. The weigh-in is at the Mission Beach Tavern, so you can enjoy a drink while you watch the proceedings.

This weekend the early morning run-in tide will suit those wishing to chase grunter in the estuaries, while the late afternoon run-in will suit fishing for Jacks in the creeks. This evening tide will also suit fishing for Fingermark around the islands, headlands and Hinchinbrook Channel.

Good Fishing Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

TUE 13 3:55 am 1.32m 12:53 pm 2.67m 10:40 pm 1.66m

WED 14 12:35 am 1.71m 4:22 am 1.50m 2:05 pm 2.63m 11:04 pm 1.55m

THU 15 2:37 am 1.73m

8:06 am 1.65m

3:18 pm 2.65m 11:17 pm 1.42m

Mark Abela with a quality Mangrove Jack from the Hinchinbrook Channel.

SPORT

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Local equestrians achieve success at Western Dressage Championships

MARIA GIRGENTI

LOCAL equestrians Juliane Corica, her daughter Hanna from Innisfail and their horses travelled 1,600 kms to compete in the Fraser Coast Western Dressage Championships from October 5 - 6, followed by the Western Dressage Association of Queensland (WDAQ) State Championships from October 7 - 9 held at Maryborough Equestrian Centre Indoor.

Juliane and her new stead 'Decked Out Calboy,' which she has had for only eight months, returned to his hometown of Maryborough and picked up first at the Fraser Coast Championships in the Introductory Level Test and sixth in Basic Level Test in only their second show together.

Hanna Corica, aged 16 and 'One Special Whiz' (Ellie), won an overall third Youth Champion in the Fraser Coast Championships and a Fraser Coast Western Dressage cap.

At the State Championships, Hanna Corica and One Special Whiz (Ellie) finished with an overall third in Youth Champion. They won a beautiful halter sponsored by Lou's Halters.

Despite missing a few shows in the last season, Hanna Corica and her horse Haverbecks Luna placed third (Youth) at the WDAQ End of Year awards.

At the WDAQ end-of-year awards, Julie Sain and 'The Lazy Colonel' placed second (Basic Level) and fourth (Level 1).

WDAQ State Championship Show results

Day 3 - Sunday, October 9Judge - Steve Thake Youth

2nd: One Special Whiz and Hanna Corica

Level 1 Test E (Round 2)

4th: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Youth

3rd: One Special Whiz and Hanna Corica

Day 2 - Saturday, October 8Judge: Laurel Manning

Level 1 Test C (Round 1)

4th: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Youth

3rd: One Special Whiz and

Hanna Corica

Day 1 - Friday, October 7Judge: Laurel Manning

Basic Level Test C (Round 1)

3rd: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Youth

2nd: One Special Whiz and Hanna Corica WDAQ State Championship Show Level 1

5th: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Basic Level

4th: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Youth

3rd: One Special Whiz and Hanna Corica

Fraser Coast Western Dressage Association ChampionshipsMaryborough

Day 2 – Thursday, October 6Judge - Lyn Roberton

Introductory Level Test D

1st: Decked Out Calboy and

Juliane Corica

Basic Level Test D

1st: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Youth

2nd: One Special Whiz and Hanna Corica

Level 1 Test D

4th: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Youth

3rd: One Special Whiz and Hanna Corica

Day 1 - Wednesday, October 5 - Judge - Christina Girling

Basic Level Test B

2nd: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Youth

2nd: One Special Whiz and Hanna Corica

Level 1 Test B

3rd: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Youth

3rd: One Special Whiz and

Hanna Corica

Overall Champions

Level 1

4th: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Basic Level

Reserve Championship Trophy: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo

Youth

3rd: One Special Whiz and Hanna Corica

FCWDA Championship Show Overall Champions

Basic Level

Reserve Champion: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Level One

4th: Roanie's Roc Star and Teresa Russo Youth

3rd: One Special Whiz and Hanna Corica

Hanna Corica on One Special Whiz. Photo: Soul Imagery Equine and Pet Photography.

Juliane Corica on Decked Out Calboy. Photo: Jim Whitaker.

Teresa Russo on Roanie’s Roc Star. Photo: Jim Whitaker.

Hanna Corica on One Special Whiz. Photo: Jim Whitaker.

Julie Sain on The Lazy Colonel. Photo: Jim Whitaker.