Wet Tropic Times, 2022, October 14, Newspaper Edition

Conservation, the focus at

Cassowary Day in Mission

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New Parklet Program launched

CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

CCRC has launched a new Parklet Program which will provide an opportunity for food and beverage business owners within certain areas, to apply to extend their outdoor dining within the road reserve and create new and better dining experiences.

Parklets are car parking spaces, temporarily transformed into places to meet, eat and relax with outdoor seating and greenery.

The Parklets Program is available at various locations on the Cassowary Coast and aims to create new and interesting

places that safely extend the service area of restaurants and cafes.

They provide an opportunity to support existing local food and beverage business owners, whilst positively contributing to the broader community and creating a feeling of vibrancy.

Residents have approached Councillors seeking more El fresco type dining facilities across the region and CCRC is now delivering.

The Parklet Program, supported by CCRC’s Small Business Charter represents a fundamental change for how businesses and dining precincts operate.

Parklets not only support restaurants and

cafes to increase their seating capacity, trade and revenue, but they also support the creation of local jobs.

CCRC remains committed to working with the local business community to ensure a fair, transparent and streamlined process is in place that balances the needs of local businesses and parking regulations to ensure the safe operation of these Parklets.

Interested parties need to meet the necessary safety and building standards required for the Parklet structure. These are outlined in CCRC’s Parklet Policy and associated Parklet Guidelines available at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/ DoingBusinessontheCassowaryCoast.

Spiritual Food with Jess

Interpretation and Symbols

WHEN seeking an interpretation of the Prophetic, we should look first to God and his word. The Bible is full of parables and stories from which come the answers to the things God shows and tells us.

Examples:

The mustard seed parable is an example of faith (a metaphor), and incense represents the prayers of the saints.

The seed is a symbol for the word of God, and a candlestick symbolising the church.

If you have a dream or vision that has the same symbolic images as in the Bible, it will hold the same meaning.

After seeking God and reading scripture, a second place to look for interpretation is in expressions/sayings that are stored in our memory. The Holy Spirit will use these and use them as pictorial language. God

takes these sayings and uses them to speak spiritual truth.

In Judges 7:9-15 A barley cake appears to Gideon in a dream. Gideon had spent much of his life as a thresher of wheat and barley. The barley cake was a symbol from his symbolic spiritual alphabet and had a distinct meaning to him.

Gideon arrived just as a man was telling a friend about his dream. "I had a dream," he was saying. "A round loaf of barley bread came tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent with such force that the tent overturned and collapsed."

Judges 7:13 NIV

In the same way, God will speak to us through expressions familiar to you but might not be to someone else.

A third way to interpret comes from our own personal revelatory alphabet. This is similar to the second way in that the objects or symbols do not mean the same thing to you as they would to someone else. In the Bible,

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the same symbol or image sometimes means something different depending on how it was used or who received it. For example, a black cat could symbolise witchcraft to someone and another a companion (loving pet).

I had once had a moment of frustration and was angry at myself. I sat down and cried out to God and said how can you love me. I suddenly heard the words.

"I see your true colours

And that's why I love you

So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors

True colors are beautiful, they're beautiful

Like a rainbow."

God had spoken to me using the words of Cindy Lauper to connect to my current circumstances.

I hope this brings understanding to all who see and hear in the spiritual realm.

God is good.

Conservation, the focus at World Cassowary Day in Mission Beach

MARIA GIRGENTI

ON September 24, World Cassowary Day celebrations took place at Mission Beach, with an Open Day at C4Community for Coastal and Community Conservation Environment Centre and Nursery.

World Cassowary Day, which began in 2014, recognises the conservation efforts of people working to protect the southern cassowary and its habitat, the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforests.

This event aimed to bring like-minded individuals together and an opportunity for wildlife experts who rescue and rehabilitate local wildlife to share information and encourage and inspire each other in their campaign to protect cassowaries.

It focused on cassowary, turtles/local wildlife conservation and included C4, Mission Beach Wildcare, Frog Safe, Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland, local Mahogany Glider and Bat Protection groups, Birdlife Northern Queensland and Brettacorp.

Mission Beach Historical Society had a display that focused on environmental stories and the history of conservation in the Mission Beach area.

Keynote speaker Dinouk Perera, Senior Wildlife Officer from the Department of Environment and Science, said across Australia, the population estimate for Southern cassowaries, the species located on the Cassowary Coast, is only 4,000.

Statistics reveal since September 2021, 21 cassowary fatalities (17 in the Cassowary Coast region). 13 were caused by vehicle strikes, three by dog attacks and one from injuries.

He spoke about how to deal with cassowary incidents/accidents, how to behave when meeting a cassowary in the wild, and the dangers of feeding wild cassowaries.

Daryl Dickson, President of Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland - Cassowary CoastHinchinbrook branch, Chair of the National Mahogany Glider Recovery team, local artist, illustrator and author delivered a presentation about the critically endangered Mahogany Glider, the Mahogany Glider Recovery Program and supplier White’s Wires exciting new barbless wire.

Graziers and landholders requested robust and safe fencing with excellent strength and tension.

This fencing uses the same process as barbed wire; however, it is high tensile, but there are no barbs in this twisted wire, so it is stock and wildlife friendly.

A special thank you to Ian Shankly, C4 and all those. They have been working towards a better fencing solution for farmers and wildlife.

Event organisers also wanted to thank Dinouk Perera from the Department of Environment and Science (DES), Daryl Dickson, Mission Beach Historical Society, Brettacorp and Mission Beach Wildcare.

Six educational signs launched at Etty Bay by Cassowary Coast Regional Council, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Science (DES), coincided with World Cassowary Day on September 26.

These signs created by First Dog on the Moon artist Andrew Marlton, an award-winning political cartoonist for the Guardian Australia, feature a cartoon cassowary named ‘Snitty.’

They use humour and wit to discuss cassowaries’ behaviour and what visitors should and should not do when they come across the protected species.

These signs aim to stand out from traditional signage/messaging used and influence a change in the behaviour of people visiting the region.

Please call 1300 130 372 and select the ‘cassowary’ option to report cassowary sightings.

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Department of Environment and Science Senior Wildlife Officer Dinouk Perera delivered an informative presentation on cassowaries.

Daryl Dickson spoke about the Mahogany Glider, its preservation and the exciting new barbless wire fencing, which is stock and wildlife friendly.

One of the six newly installed cassowary signs at Etty Bay.

2022 Maraka Entrants and Sponsors

Pets, Painting and Pricey

PRIMP your pets and practice your painting because Pricey will be broadcasting Live from the Ingham Maraka Festival Fence Painting & Pet Parade morning at the Ingham Showgrounds next Saturday, October 22, 2022.

The family-friendly event starts at 9 am and provides loads of fun and lots of laughter with heaps of prizes and giveaways up for grabs.

Maraka President Kieran Volpe said the Fence Painting & Pet Parade event was a firm favourite for local youngsters and that Pricey would undoubtedly “take the fun to a whole new level”.

“It’s ramping up to be a great day, we’ve got face-painting, so many freebies to giveaway and great prizes including cash and vouchers for the kids,” said Mr Volpe.

“We welcome all pets to the parade, from your fur-babies to your feathered friends and even the scaley varieties too.”

“We’re so grateful for the support of Tropical Vets, who have sponsored this event for some time now, and we’re

pleased to have Triple M come on board as a major sponsor too.”

Entry is free and registration is not required, however kids are reminded to bring their own watercolour paints and painting supplies to join in the fun and to keep dogs on a leash at all times.

Following the Fence Painting & Pet Parade, kids will be getting ready for the Maraka Procession which kicks off at 5 pm before converging in Rotary Park for Mardi Gras, the highlight of the Maraka Festival.

Keep an eye on Ingham Maraka Festival’s Facebook page for more information.

Entrant 1: Courtney AitkenRotary Club Of Hinchinbrook, Optimise Health and Wellness, Justine's Hair Design and Harmony Designer Nails.

Entrant 2: Chiara Cosentino - Ingham Lions Club, Cosca, Snippers Hair and Beauty and Elders Insurance.

Entrant 3: Emma Castles - Ingham Lions Club, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Justine's Hair Design and I-love Boutique

Entrant 4: Jess Maslin - Apex Club of Hinchinbrook, Ingham Wholelife Pharmacy, Gaggiano Custom Panel & Paint and LaDah Hair

Entrant 5: Kaiti-Rae BeattsLower Herbert Halifax Lions Club, Wilmar, BP Halifax and Bossi Boots

MARAKA COMMITTEE

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News in Brief Cassowary Coast

Cassowary Coast: Boaties, it is time to have your say

DO you own a boat or jet ski in the Cassowary Coast?

If so, then it is time to have your say.

Maritime Safety Queensland is seeking local feedback regarding recreational boating facilities in Queensland.

The truth will set you free

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

I was blessed last weekend to be invited to go on the yearly Tully Family Church camp, where the presence of the Holy Spirit was so strong that it could only be described as ‘open heaven.’

I don’t understand how anyone can deny the opportunity to feel his presence and how real he is.

What have you surrendered your life to that you don’t want to find out whether God is real and learn about the grace he can give you that the lives in the Bible so clearly showcase?

You may never have encountered the Holy Spirit in your daily life. Still, when you get the opportunity, it changes everything.

One of the most amazing stories is how Saul, also known as Paul (Saul was the apostle Paul’s Jewish (Hebrew) name. As his ministry to Gentiles began, he became known by his Roman (Latin) name, Paul), persecuted the Christians of the New Testament. He then encountered the Holy Spirit, dedicated his life to Christ, and wrote most of the New Testament.

‘Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord [and relentless in his search for believers], went to the high priest, and he asked for letters [of authority] from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any men or women there belonging to the Way [believers, followers of Jesus the Messiah], men and women alike, he could arrest them and bring them bound [with chains] to Jerusalem. As he travelled he approached Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him [displaying the glory and majesty of Christ]; and he fell to the ground and heard a voice [from heaven] saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting and oppressing Me?” And Saul said, “Who are You, Lord?” And He answered, “I am Jesus whom you are persecuting, now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”’ Acts 9:1-6 AMP

Suppose you have never had the opportunity to encounter the Holy Spirit. In that case, I suggest you go and visit a place where “Two or more are gathered in his name,” as he is guaranteed to be there.

‘”Again, I say to you, that if two believers on earth agree [that is, are of one mind, in harmony] about anything that they ask [within the will of God], it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in My name [meeting together as My followers], I am there among them.’ Matthew 18:19-20 AMP

I encounter the Holy Spirit each time I attend Cross Culture Church Ingham (formerly life church) and Tully Family Church.

They are the best places to be if they are a church that actively invites the Holy Spirit into their meetings.

Spanning from the Innisfail, the Coconuts and Mourilyan Harbour, to Clump Point at Mission Beach and South Mission Beach, as far as Cardwell and Tully Heads, the Cassowary Coast region has around 16 boat ramps.

By completing the online survey, you can assist in:

Prioritisation of future projects

Inform the way boating infrastructure is built

Provide valuable input to Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2022.

This is an excellent opportunity for recreational boaties to let Marine Safety Queensland and Department of Transport and Main Roads, know what they want, whether it be improvements and additions or new infrastructure.

The survey is open until Friday 14 October so to have your say please follow the link https://cutt.ly/EVAbxFa.

Department of Transport and Main Roads - Notice of Works

THE Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) wishes to advise of the commencement of works which will involve rock bolting, installation of fibrecrete, sheet piling and rock netting to reinforce the slopes.

This reduces the risk of rocks falling onto the road surface and mitigates the effects of embankment erosion in these locations.

The works will start on Monday, October 17 and crews will be on-site between 6.00 am and 6.00 pm, Monday to Saturday.

Subject to weather and construction conditions the works will:

• start on the Palmerston Highway and take about seven days to complete

• then move to the Gillies Range Road

• expected completion in mid-November

For the safety of workers and road users, there will be changed traffic conditions, whilst the works are conducted.

Temporary speed limit reductions and single lane closures will be in place during the day and night (excluding Friday 4.00 pm-6.00 pm and Sundays), under the control of traffic lights and/or manual traffic controllers.

Several intermittent, full closures will be required at times so, road users should expect delays.

Variable Message Signs (VMS) will be in place on the approaches to the work site to ensure motorists are aware of the changed traffic conditions. Any changes in dates due to poor weather will be posted on the VMS.

If you require further information about these works, please contact 4045 7144 or via email: cairns.office@ tmr.qld.gov.au.

Tully Craft Group

AS they continue to gather together weekly the Tully Craft group have been making Toiletry Bags which we fill with all sorts of toiletries for the Tully Support Centre.

Bella’s Bircher Muesli

Serves: 2

Prep time: overnight

Cook time: 0 minutes

Fruit and veg: 1 serve per portion

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats

½ cup yoghurt, natural, low fat

½ cup water

1 small green apple, grated

⅔ cup mixed berries Cinnamon to taste

Small handful nuts and seeds (eg. almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds) finely chopped (plus extra to serve – optional)

Yoghurt to serve (optional)

Extra fruit to serve (optional)

Method

MIX everything together in a container with a lid and refrigerate overnight.

SCOOP half of the mixture into a bowl, top with yoghurt, extra fruit and sprinkle of cinnamon (optional).

What’s Great About It?

This bircher muesli makes a great base to experiment different toppings with. Add in any other fruits or vegetables including grated carrot for an additional veggie boost!

Recipe courtesy of Isabella Maugeri, Brisbane City Night Branch

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/.

Community Activity Grant Funding

Recently, Council approved a number of Community Activity Grant Applications.

Congratulations to the Annual Forrest Beach Surf Lifesaving Club who received $3,500 excl. GST to support the Annual Forrest Beach Surf Lifesaving Carnival to be held at Forrest Beach, and the Annual Maraka Festival Committee who received $12,000 excl. GST to support the annual Maraka Festival to be held in Ingham from Saturday 15 to Saturday 22 October 2022.

Queensland Mental Health Week

Queensland Mental Health Week is held from Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 October 2022.

It is a week to encourage everyone to think about their mental health and wellbeing and encourages people to seek help when needed.

This week allows us the opportunity to understand the importance of mental health in our everyday lives. It affects how we think, feel and act, and helps determine how we relate to others, handle stress, and make choices.

The Rotary Park Fountain has been dyed purple to spark conversations and raise awareness for the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing.

For further information, please visit www.qldmentalhealthweek.org.au/.

Get Ready Hinchinbrook

This week is Get Ready Queensland Week! It is time for Queenslanders to get ready for the upcoming severe weather season.

It is easy to be prepared in just three steps:

• Step 1: Understand your risk;

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• Step 2: Make an emergency plan; and

• Step 3: Pack an emergency kit.

If you need help on knowing what to do, keep an eye on the Hinchinbrook Disaster Information Facebook page each day for tips.

For more information, visit Council's website Disaster and Emergency Information page, or Get Ready Queensland https://bit.ly/3Bs2M7Q.

Little Red in the Hood

Families are invited to a performance of Little Red in the Hood.

Little Red loves her Granny and her neighbourhood!

Her mottos are ‘Keep Australia Beautiful’ and ‘Be a Recycle SuperHero’. Everyone in ‘the hood’ thinks Red is pretty amazing!

Will Little Red get there first and save Granny from the big bad wolf?

Date: Thursday 20 October 2022

Time: 10.00am to 11.00am

Where: TYTO Conference and Events Centre

Cost: Free RSVP: Essential

For further information or to RSVP, please visit Council's website, Events Calendar page.

Memorial Ash Bead Class

Join Barrier Reef Glass for the Memorial Ash Bead Class at 10.30am on Sunday 23 October 2022 at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery.

In this class you will learn how to incorporate a tiny amount of ashes from a beloved person or pet into beads handcrafted by you, to produce pieces of memorial art that

The Royal Australian Regiment and Hinchinbrook Shire Council invite you to the

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you can wear or display. Closed in shoes are essential.

Safety glasses, lamps, glass and all materials will be provided.

Classes are a maximum of five people to ensure personal attention.

Beads that you make can be taken home on the day or they can be annealed (to strengthen them) following the class, set as jewellery and then posted to you at an additional cost of $10 (payable on the day).

Enamelling Beginners Class

Join Barrier Reef Glass for the Enamelling Beginners Class at 1.30pm on Sunday 23 October 2022 at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery.

Learn the art of firing glass on copper and make your own jewellery.

You will learn: cleaning copper; counter enamelling; decorative techniques; sifting; raking; wet packing; overlaying colours and setting and finishing.

You will take home a pair of earrings handmade by you! You will have a large number of designs to choose from including many of those shown on the Barrier Reef Glass Bead website.

Classes will be kept intimate and all materials will be provided.

Future Management of Council’s Coastal Reserves – Second Round of Workshops

Council, with support from various technical consultants, have developed a series of draft actions and invites all interested Hinchinbrook residents to attend the second and final round of community consultation sessions.

The actions and implementation of the proposed Erosion Assessment

and Options Analysis developed for each coastal location will be discussed.

First round community consultation participants were provided with foundational information to understand how Lucinda, Taylors Beach and Forrest Beach came to be, and the various coastal processes occurring in these areas.

During these workshops, the community actively contributed additional local knowledge to enhance what was already available via mapping and works undertaken over many years, in order to develop a shared understanding of the system.

Following the first round of community workshops, Council invited the public to have their say on the future management options of their chosen coastal location via a community survey.

The results of these surveys can be found on Council’s website, Shoreline Erosion Management Plan Community Consultation page.

Interested residents are welcome to attend the following sessions:

Lucinda Coastal Reserves

Date: Monday 31 October 2022

Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Where: Lucinda Point Hotel Motel

Taylors Beach Coastal Reserves

Date: Tuesday 1 November 2022

Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm

Where: Halifax Hotel

Forrest Beach Coastal Reserves

Date: Wednesday 2 November 2022

Time: 6.00pm to 8.00pm

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Where: Forrest Beach Community Hall

Please register your interest via RSVP to Council’s Natural Assets Team, Breanna Camp bcamp@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or 4776 4740 for catering and seating requirements by no later than 4.00pm Friday 21 October 2022. Please note spaces at each session are limited.

For further information, please visit Council’s website, Hinchinbrook Shoreline Erosion Management Plan Community Consultation page. 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards Council invites artists from the local, regional and national arenas to enter the 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards.

Entry forms are due by 4.00pm Tuesday 8 November 2022, along with associated entry fees of $25 per entry.

Artworks are to be delivered to the TYTO Regional Art Gallery, from Monday 21 November 2022 to Monday 28 November 2022 between 10.00am and 4.00pm daily.

paid or entered into a

Half Yearly Rate Notices were due for payment on or before Friday 30 September 2022. If you have not

payment

please contact us as soon as possible. Please note that interest accrues daily on all outstanding amounts.

Council encourages ratepayers who may have difficulty with payments to discuss a payment plan as soon as possible.

If you have not received your Rate Notice, please contact Council on 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au to arrange a copy.

Public Community Shed Meeting

Mount Fox

Members of the community are invited to attend a Community Shed Meeting:

Date: Tuesday 25 October 2022

Time: Commencing at 3.30pm

Location: Mount Fox Cricket Grounds

This consultation offers residents the opportunity to meet with the Mayor, Councillors, Chief Executive Officer and a number of Officers to raise matters or discuss concerns that may be occurring in the area.

This meeting is open to all members of the public, however is particularly focused on

of the

Fox community.

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Maraka Festival

Council

Queensland Mental Health Week, Council’s Coastal Reserves – Second Round of Workshops and 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards

Image: Forrest Beach Surf Lifesaving Carnival held at Forrest Beach.

Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Lower Alcohol Options at Bowls Clubs

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A new campaign to encourage moderation when drinking will be rolled out to every bowls club in Australia. A partnership between social change organisation DrinkWise and Bowls Australia.

The campaign - ‘Lighter Choice. Better Bowls.’ - will be launched on Saturday, October 8, at the Everton Park Bowls and Community Club in Brisbane by Minister for Sport and Aged Care, the Hon. Anika Wells MP.

Lighter choice.

Better bowls encourages lawn bowlers across Australia to swap fullstrength alcohol for zero, low and midstrength options to help promote health.

The campaign will see the introduction of zero, low, and mid-strength alcohol options at Australian bowls clubs, supported by fun and informative posters, bar mats and coasters at the 1,846 bowls clubs across Australia, promoting positive drinking messages to the game’s 700,000 participants nationwide and the many hundreds of thousands that visit bowls clubs throughout the year.

Recent DrinkWise research found half of Australian drinkers were looking to cut back on their alcohol consumption, highlighting the potential to tap into zero and low-alcohol alternatives, particularly

for those drinking at risky levels.

Almost three-quarters (70%) of Australian drinkers aged 55+ believe there is an opportunity for consumers to take greater responsibility and control of their drinking habits.

Minister Wells said: “This is a great way to highlight the importance of healthy choices. The message of the campaign is to encourage players and all Australians to look at their consumption and how to incorporate lower alcohol alternatives for health benefits.”

“I think we see the unity and the connection that sports, like bowls, bring. Initiatives like Lighter choice. Better bowls. promote stronger communities and encourage Australia’s almost 700,000 bowls participants to consider their consumption.

“As Aged Care Minister I am often speaking to older Australians who yearn to be part of communities and sports like bowls help foster friendships.”

DrinkWise CEO Simon Strahan said this new campaign with Bowls Australia provides a vital springboard to promote behavioural change. It’s an opportunity to remind all Australians that to reduce the risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury, healthy men and women should drink no more than ten standard drinks a week and no more than four standard drinks on any one day.

“Our aim is to remind bowlers of all levels and those who frequent bowls clubs for social gatherings to make informed choices if drinking and consider zero, low and mid strength alternatives as a way to cut back on their alcohol consumption.”

Bowls. Australia President Bob Boorman is enthusiastic about this meaningful, fun, new campaign with DrinkWise.

“We know that catching up in the clubhouse following a game of bowls is an important weekly routine for around three quarters of a million Australians who play at their local bowls clubs and we want to increase both the availability and awareness of the mid, low and zero alcohol alternatives now available to

players, members and guests.”

“Bowls Clubs are also integral to our local communities, and we want to ensure that as players, members and guests come together to socialise, have a meal, catch up with friends and family, and play bowls, they are making safe and responsible choices and having a great experience.

Our clubs will also work to stock and promote a range of mid, low and zero-alcohol beverage options. The DrinkWise moderation resources will help to explain the why behind them in a fun and informative way to educate bowls participants and supporters across our 1,846 clubs around the country,” Boorman said.

This new education campaign with Bowls Australia continues DrinkWise’s behaviour change collaborations that emphasise the importance of safe and responsible consumption for players and bowls club visitors.

Dametto to Introduce Biofuel Bill

NICK DAMETTO HINCHINBROOK MP

MORE clean, “green” fuel would be produced in Australia if Katter’s Australian Party Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP, Nick Dametto, gets his way, as he plans to introduce his Liquid Fuel Supply (Minimum Biobased Petrol Content) Amendment Bill 2022 into the Queensland Parliament this week.

The Private Members Bill aims to introduce legislation to crack down on and deliver higher fines to fuel suppliers who do not comply with the State’s four per cent bio-based petrol mandate, which has been in operation since 2017 but has never been reached.

It would also require for the first time that a minimum quantity of ethanol (nine per cent) be present in E10 fuels to assure customers of what they’re putting in their tanks.

The Hinchinbrook MP said for too long, Government had given fuel retailers a free pass, and it was time to crack down on those who were not complying with the biofuels mandate.

“When the mandate came into effect it was understood that fuel retailers who didn’t sell at least four per cent ethanol blended fuels would face fines, but to this day no fines have been handed down despite the mandate never being reached,” he said.

“The KAP Bill is about enforcing a mandate that has been in place since 2017.

“It’s time to end the Government’s ‘faux support’ of the biofuel industry, and actually commit to phasing out low quality regular unleaded petrol in favour of E10.”

According to the National Transport Commission, transport accounts for 18 per cent of all of Australia’s carbon dioxide emissions,[1]

“The Governments continues to put pressure

on us all to reduce our environmental footprint, yet they continue to allow the big fuel companies to sell Queenslanders some of the dirtiest fuel in the world,” Mr Dametto said.

“It has been said using a ten per cent ethanol blend can reduce tailpipe emissions by up to 28 per cent.

“This legislation aims to build demand for ethanol in Queensland by ensuring the E10 that customers are purchasing has a required amount of biofuel in the blend.”

Mr Dametto said there was currently no enforced minimum for ethanol content in E10 fuel, which meant retailers could advertise fuel as ethanol-blended E10 regardless of the content.

“At the moment, people have no assurance as to what they’re actually putting in their vehicle when they fill up with E10, customers who choose E10 for the environmental benefit or to support the sugar industry are potentially being shortchanged,” he said.

“To build and add solidarity in any emerging market, the part that Government needs to play is through either funding or regulation.

“Since the Ethanol mandate became operational in 2017, because of an unwillingness to police the industry, we have seen the closure of ethanol production facilities like United Petroleum’s Dalby BioRefinery.

“Queensland has a thriving sugarcane industry and investors waiting to put their hands in their pockets; we just need to show that there is demand for this clean, locally produced fuel.

“The upsetting thing is, ethanol has never been afforded a chance, and the Palaszczuk Government now seem to be bypassing it all together in their plight to get Queenslanders to trade in their internal

combustion engine vehicles for electric.

“While the Government keep banging on about EVs and charging superhighways, the reality for the vast majority of the State is electric vehicles are not only cost-prohibitive but do not have the mileage to make them a practical solution for some time.

“Ethanol, if produced at scale, could be as cheap as chips; with increased demand, production costs could plummet; this would be a real-world solution to our skyrocketing unleaded fuel prices.

https://www.ntc.gov.au/light-vehicle-emissionsintensity-australia

Police honour fallen comrades on National Police Remembrance Day

MARIA GIRGENTI

QUEENSLAND police officers from the Cassowary Coast Patrol Group and staff marched solemnly up the main street of Tully before a service at St Clare's Catholic Church, Tully, to remember and honour their fallen comrades on National Police Remembrance Day.

The service commenced with a procession by pipers, senior officers and flag bearers, Senior Constable Cameron Fell, and Constables Kevin Swinburn Shaun Nicolaas and the singing of the Australian National Anthem.

Chaplain Father Hilary Flynn welcomed the congregation and reiterated the importance of this day on the policing calendar.

Police chaplain Reverend Will Span started the service with the opening prayer.

Acting Chief Superintendent Rhys Newton then read the Police Commissioner's Address on behalf of Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM.

Acting Inspector Brett Jenkins read the Honourable Mention of Police Officers on behalf of the staff members and serving officers who had died in the past year, and moments of silence were observed for each.

Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Cini, Innisfail Police Station, read The Roll of Honour for those killed in Australia and Australasian jurisdictions in the past year, and silence was observed.

The Queensland Police Service acknowledged the dedicated service of all staff members, retired and serving police officers who had passed away from injury/illness, and those killed in the line of duty in the past 12 months both in Queensland, nationwide and across Pacific jurisdictions.

This year marks 33 years for National Police Remembrance Day services which have taken place in

regional centres throughout Queensland since 1989.

National Police Remembrance Day, which takes place annually in September, marks the Feast of Saint Michael (the Archangel), the Patron Saint of Police, who was always fighting evil.

In the history of the Queensland Police Service, 148 police officers have sacrificed their lives whilst on duty since 1861.

QPS members, community organisations and members of the public laid wreaths, and floral tributes, whilst organist Roy Favier played 'How Great Thou Art' and an offering collected to support the work of Police Legacy.

As Marc Darveniza piped the Lament, Senior Constable Jarrod Geesu recited The Police Ode before Sounding of the Requiescat, a minute's silence and affirmation.

In a new tradition, retired Sergeant Gary Burkin handed over the Memorial Baton on behalf of all retired officers to junior officer Constable Maree Mulcahy, who accepted it on behalf of all current QPS members.

This symbolises goodwill and the community's trust in QPS members.

The baton hand-over is a symbol of policing moving to enable the protection of society in each new age.

After Chaplain Will Spann read the Police Prayer, the service concluded with the recovery of flags. Those in attendance enjoyed light refreshments.

Services in the Far North Region also took place in Cairns, Atherton, Port Douglas, Weipa and Thursday Island.

A procession of QPS officers and staff from the Cassowary Coast Patrol Group marched in Tully for National Police Remembrance Day on September 29.

QPS officers flag bearers during the National Police Remembrance Day service at St Clare’s Catholic Church. Tully.

QPS officers lit a candle at the National Police Remembrance service in Tully.

QPS officers laid wreaths and floral tributes.

CLASSIFIEDSTimes

POSITIONS VACANT

TO WHOM MAY IT CONCERN

Nellie Epong resigned from Mandubarra Aboriginal Land and Sea Inc on 21 may 2018.

Permit for Turtle Rehab was in Nellie Epong name, and did not close Turtle Rehab.

VISA

See in-store

EXPERIENCE

POSITION VACANT – LEGAL SECRETARY

The Role

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to work full time or part time. Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• communications with clients, solicitors and stakeholders;

• reception duties;

• diary management; • file management including filing, opening/closing matters, saving documents/correspondence;

• drafting correspondence and legal documents;

• billing and accounts processing;

• general office duties and administrative support.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• excellent Microsoft Outlook and Word skills;

• ability to communicate effectively both oral and written;

• excellent organisation and time management skills;

• high level accuracy and attention to detail;

• hard-working, motivated and pro-active approach to work;

DEATH NOTICE

Daphne Joan O'Neill

We Would like to announce the passing of our Mother Daphne Joan O'Neill aged 93 years at the Tully Nursing Home on Sunday 9/10/22

A big Thank You to all her wonderful friends for their love and support and also all the fantastic staff at the Tully Nursing Home for their tender care whilst Mum was a Resident for just over 3 years. Very much appreciated!

From her Family Sheryn, Terry and Shayne

• professional conduct, with a key requirement of confi dentiality, and presentation.

Please forward your application letter and resume to: leah@rossmanganosolicitors.com.au.

Applications close on Monday 17th October 2022

VEHICLE SERVICE DEPT RECEPTION/ADMINISTRATION

We consider this full-time position to be a vital role in our company. You will be welcoming customers to our business, advising them regarding the servicing they need for their vehicle (based on Toyota recommended guidelines), and assisting them to book their vehicle for servicing. Other responsibilities include: allocation of jobs to workshop, invoicing, ordering workshop supplies, processing warranty claims, etc.

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. For more information, please call Paul on 0407 160 524

If you would like to join our team, please send your application including details of experience in a similar role and resume to paul@bartractoyota.com.au

Tully State School

Position Vacant

Administration Officer – Ulysses SEP Cluster

Permanent Position

Minimum 16 hours week with possible increase

We are seeking a highly organised, motivated team member to manage the Ulysses Cluster SEP office based at Tully State School. The ideal applicant needs to have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to engage in a friendly and professional manner. Applicant will be required to work independently and as well as part of team.

This role will require an individual with effective time management and attention to detail skills and be highly reliable. Experience with Microsoft Office is highly desirable.

Duties will include but not be limited to customer service and administrative tasks to support the effective operation of the Ulysses Cluster Special Education Program.

How to Apply:

Application packages can be collected from Tully State School or requested via email admin@tullyss.eq.edu.au

Applications must include a resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).

Applicants must include a maximum 1-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the ‘your role' section as a guide.

The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Bluecard.

Applications are to be forwarded to: Business Services Manager

Tully State School PO Box 573, Tully Qld 4854 admin@tullyss.eq.edu.au

Applications close: Tuesday 25 October 2022 at 5.00PM.

CLASSIFIEDS

Brothers Rugby League Football Club Innisfail Inc.

NOTICE OF AGM FOR 2022

be held on Monday 14th November at 5.30pm

the Board Room at the Leagues Club

written nominations for positions must be handed into the Secretary no later than 4pm on Thursday 10th November and must be seconded by a financial member of the committee.

members are invited to attend”

AGM Notice

Rugby League Inc.

Meeting 6.00pm,

2nd of November

Grandstand

room.

Positions

NOTICE

GENERAL MEETING MISSION BEACH BOATING ASSOCIATION INC.

Held at

Function Room

BEACH RESORT

19th October,

5.30 pm

Monday 17th October.

HCPSL AGM 2022 INVITATION TO HCPSL MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Annual General Meeting Date Claimer

Monday the 17th of October, commencing at 7am with breakfast and the formal proceedings

at 7:30am.

Where: HCPSL offices located at Fairford / Abergowrie Road, Ingham.

Guest Speakers: Dr. Phil Jackson and Terry Morgan- “The use of molecular markers for new variety selection by the Wilmar plant breeding program”.

For catering purposes, please phone 47761808 if you will be attending.

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE HCPSL AGM.

Church times across the region

AOG / ACC /

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully

Baptist Churches

Churches of Christ Baptist Family Centre Innisfail, 9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate

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

Catholic Churches

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

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

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)

Lutheran

St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

Non-denominational

Empower Church Innisfail, 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

Anglican Churches

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

of

start to prepare for

many growers

for

year’s fallow crop planting, which should begin in a few weeks, depending on the weather conditions.

Locally TSL, along with TCPSL, SRA, and commercial resellers, run a series of grower information meetings in October – November to highlight the benefits of good fallow crops and introduce new research to help enhance our fallow cropping in the Tully district.

While traditional legume fallow crops, like Cowpeas and Soybeans, have been around for a long time, over the past decade or so, we have also had new varieties of both introduced into the system, and other fallow crops like Sunflower, Japanese Millet and Crotalaria (Sunn hemp) have become popular. Sunn hemp is a major fallow crop used by the Cofco mills in Brazil.

The way we manage fallow crops has changed over the past 20 years or so as well.

Traditionally fallow crops like Cowpeas were planted by broadcasting seed and lightly dicing in after the old cane crop had been ploughed out. We can still do

that these days, but other ways of planting have also become popular. One way is to plant the fallow crop seed directly into the old cane mound where the cane has been sprayed out. Another variation is to plant the seed directly into the cocaine mood and spray the cane with a selective herbicide later. We call both systems “low Energy input “because no significant cultivation is involved.

Then when the fallow crop is fished, we tend to spray it out and let the organic matter rot down.

The main reason we promote fallow cropping in Tully is to help promote good soil health. Still, in more recent years, emphasis has also been placed on how much potential organic Nitrogen could be available for the next cane crop, and by spraying the fallow crop out instead of discing it in straightway helps maintain possible organic N in the system.

Since 2015 TSL and others have provided a fallow crop measuring service where we can take samples of fallow legume crops in February- March and estimate how much potential organic Nitrogen is available. It is an estimate only but also serves to back up locally the recommendations made by SRA in the six easy Steps programme.

Since 2017 all of this crop measuring data and fallow crop information has been published in conjunction with SRA in a booklet called the “Tully Fallow crops Guide”. Locally SRA staff are also working on other aspects of fallow cropping through the Murray project, and the information developed from this current work

will be included in future publications of this guide.

Meanwhile, the latest edition (2022-23) of the Tully Fallow Crops Guide will be launched on October 25th with two industry meetings planned:

- 9 am Pantovic’s shed on Granadilla road, El Arish

- 4 pm Murray Rural Fire Brigade in the Murray.

During these meetings, we will go through the latest fallow crop information included in the guide and seed resellers will also be in attendance.

All are welcome, for further information, please call 0400586968

Community Consultation on the Coconut Palms De-nutting and Reduction Strategy

HINCHINBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL

ON Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Council adopted the new Coconut De-nutting Program and Reduction Strategy that will decrease the number of Coconut Palms on Council managed lands to less than 330. Council has adopted the strategy to reduce the ongoing maintenance costs related to the twice-yearly denutting required to reduce Council’s public liability associated with Coconut Palms.

Council has completed the logging of potential Coconut Palms for removal across the Shire that have been nominated as part of the longer-term Coconut De-nutting Program and Reduction Strategy.

Coconut Palms identified for future maintenance or removal have been entered into Council’s GIS database as a point of reference to gauge community feedback.

Public consultation is now open to the community and potentially affected residents, seeking nominations for removal or negotiation for maintenance on Coconut Palms. Should you have any particular concerns regarding Coconut Palms on Council managed land adjacent to your property, please contact Council’s Public Spaces Team on 4776 4740 to discuss further

or arrange an on-site meeting.

A final draft of the Coconut Reduction Strategy is now available to the public and can be accessed via the below link. Please note that the below mapping will be updated on a regular basis and will reflect any negotiated changes that may be made during the consultation period. https://maps.hinchinbrook.qld.gov. au/ portal/apps/webappviewer/index. html?id=90355d08669e43eabbf20d1abca3b4c8

The consultation period will close 4.00 pm Friday, October 28, 2022.

Residents are reminded that Council has set a limit for the number of Coconut Palms that it can afford to maintain into the future.

Once consultation is complete, it is envisaged that removal works in accordance with the scheduled Coconut De-nutting Program and Reduction Strategy will commence in November 2022, and it may take a couple of years to achieve the desired outcomes due to budgeting and resource constraints.

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

Growers observing a Tully fallow crop earlier this year with Dr Skojac of SRA

Golf News

Tully Golf

SATURDAY, October 8, Whisky Day

Winners:

With thanks to the providers of the whisky Ted and Marie Davis we were proud to announce the winners. It is the early bird starters yet again! Mudgee Man Steve Gorrie has finally cracked it as we knew he would.

1st Steve Gorrie 38 (C/B)

2nd Tony Gray 38

3rd Morgan Smith 37

4th Jamie Smith 36 (C/B)

NTP's:

2/11 Betty Favier and Mike Kennedy

7/16 Jim Boston

Ingham Golf Club

UPCOMING events: October 15 – Single Stableford

October 16 – Cosca Pairs Championship News:

Around the course and clubhouseFor those still alive in the singles or pairs matchplay please continue to get through your games to ensure we finish these by presentation night.

Results:

Saturday Competition - Single Stroke October 8, 2022:

Winner: Jayden Swarbrick (69 nett) R/UP: Lachlan Tennent (71 nett) R/Down: Sam Scuderi (72 nett), Cameron Watt (73 nett), Steven Marbelli (73 nett)

Sunday Single Stableford October 9, 2022:

The Nilo and Antoinette Martin Family Golf Day was played on October 9, 2022. The Martin family have been great supporters of the club sponsoring both a men’s and women’s event each year. The golf club wishes to thank both Nilo and Antoinette for their ongoing support of the golf club.

Winner: Russel Shand (37 points) R/UP: Ted Garrigon (36 points) R/Down: Sam Scuderi (34), Todd Cockburn (33), Gary Cantoni (32), Danny Benedetto (32)

Women’s Competition October 5, 2022:

Last Wednesday turned into a lovely fine afternoon after a showery morning, the rain doing the course a great deal of good with only a few puddles in some of the gullies. The Nilo and Antionette Martin trophy has now been rescheduled for Wednesday 19, October. We played a single Stapleford event, Round 3 of the MacDonald Cup qualifying.

Results were:

Winner: Eva Milgate (29 points)

Runner up: Deb Giles (27 points) Pinshots:

Last shot#1/15: Deb Giles

Longest Putt #3/17: Eva Milgate.

The MacDonald Cup final is a match play event between players scoring the 2 highest Stapleford scores over the 3 rounds. Finalists are Julie Reed (37 points) and Deb Giles (35 points).

This match is to be played by the end of October at a time suitable to both players.

Next week October 19, 2022:

The Nilo and Antionette Martin trophy, single Stableford event will be played.

Tropical Coast District Veteran Golfers

THIS week’s game October 11, 2022, was a single Stapleford event played at Mystic Sands Golf Club. Many thanks to the organisers, ground and catering staff.

Results: -

Men:

Winner: Frank Ostrowski (Mystic Sands) 39 points

Runner Up: Stuart Jones (Mystic Sands) 35 points

Top of the Rundown: Jim Ollett (Mystic Sands) 32 points

Rundown: Ron Condren (Mystic Sands)31, Wayne Butler (Mystic Sands (31), Rod Ingram (Rowes Bay) 30, Chris Wadey (Mystic Sands) 30, Brian Scanlon (Ingham (29)

Pinshots:

Men:

NTP # 13: Geoff Gianotti (Ingham)

NTP # 6: Brian Scanlon Straight Drive: Ron Condren Women:

Winner: Teresa Jewell (Mystic Sands) 41 points

Runner Up: Julie Reed (Ingham) 34 points

Top of the Rundown: Merle Dickenson (Mystic Sands) 32 points

Rundown: Sue Cameron (Ingham) 29 points

Pinshots:

NTP #9: Julie Reed

NTP #12: Julie Reed

Next week’s game October 18, 2022, will be played in Tully and is a single Stapleford event. Be there at 8.30am for a 9 am start.

El Arish Golf Report

OUR dry course lent to some impressive scores last week. There was lots of run on our shots!! Tuesday, October 4, the S’ford comp was won by Scott Welsh with an unbeatable score of 44. Followed by Lisa Godfrey on 40. Naturally the GA handicappers had great pleasure in lowering both their handcap’s!!

Scott also took NTP All-In #4/13Marie Pavan taking the Ladies on #5/14 and the Approach Shot #7/16 - Dave Rogers.

Sporters Thursday, October 6, was sponsored by Karen/Acme Insurance.

Results:

Winner: Dave Rogers on 20 [also taking the Approach shot on #9/18] R/Up: Hipas Donald 19 - 3rd: Rod Rackley on a c/b 18 - Least Putts: Wayne Kimberley 11.

NTP winners: #2/11 Wayne Bolton#3/12 Gavin Camilleri - #4/13 Tony Little - Approach #7/16 Tony Gray.

All winners thank Karen/Acme

Insurance for her sponsorship.

Saturday, October 8, we played a S’ford comp sponsored by Rick & Tracy Taylor/Tully Office Supplies.

Results:

Men’s Winner: Troy Kopp 37 - R/Up Wayne Bolton 36.

Ladies Winner: Colleen Ingold 35 - R/Up Hipas Donald 34.

NTP’s:

Men’s #2/11 Troy Kopp - All-In #4/13 Scott Welsh - Approach #7/16 Ian Stewart.

Unfortunately, none of the Ladies were good enough to get on the green on #5/14!!

Many thanks to Rick and Tracy for their generous sponsorship.

For all you Golf enthusiasts, this weekend is a big one as we are playing our Southern Classic 4BBB Comp: - we have a time sheet in progress - never too late to submit a team before the weekend - contact Gavin: 0448 345 139.

Hope to see you there for the challenge!!

Innisfail Golf Club

THE annual Variety All Trades and General Public Charity Golf Day is on today, October 14 at Innisfail Golf Club.

This fun social 4 Ball Ambrose event raises funds for Variety the Children’s Charity of Queensland which helps sick and disadvantaged children.

A special thank you event sponsors Dynamic Timbers, Topcon Builders, Micale Cabinets, Kenfrost Homes, Adbri Masonry, Hurney Partners, Goodyear Innisfail, Raine & Horne Innisfail, Aluminium Roofing Solutions and Matchport Materials Handling.

Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition - September 28

Results

1st: Josh Jones

2nd: Jim Ferguson 3rd: John Lombardi

NTP - Ryan Thwaite Calleja Carpentry StablefordSeptember 24

Results:

1st: Scott Nuttall 41pts

2nd: Jeff McGrath 38pts

3rd: John Lombardi 37pts

NTPs and Longest Putt

2/11 - Ian Street 3/12 - Jeff McGrath

4/13 - Marc Di Carlo 5/14 - Scott Nuttall

6/15 - Colin Bidgood 7/16 - Chris Paterson

9/18 - Rob Mills

Friday Sporters 9-hole competitionSeptember 23

Results

1st: Colin Bidgood 19pts

2nd: Geoff Johnston 18pts

3rd: James Scullen 18pts

NTP - Colin Bidgood

Upcoming Events

October 19 & 26 - Wednesday All Sporters competition - tee off 12.00pm and 3.00pm

October 14, 21 & 28 - Friday Sporters competition - tee off from 12.00pm and 2.00pm - online bookings

October 15 - Lindsay Australia Monthly Medal

October 16 - Cairns Junior Open

October 22 - MG Pies 4 Ball Better Ball

Stableford

October 22 - Ravenshoe Junior Open

October 28 - Junior coaching with Luke Newman

October 29 - Russell Sign & Print Stableford

Josh Jones won Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on September 28.

Scott Nuttall won the Calleja Carpentry Stableford on September 24.

Colin Bidgood won Friday’s Sporters competition on September 23.

Silkwood Clay Target Club donates $1,000 to Cancer Council Innisfail branch

SILKWOOD Clay Target Club held its annual Flash Target Charity shoot in September.

This fundraiser event for local cancer support groups saw $500 donated for breast cancer and $500 to prostate cancer.

Cancer Council Queensland Innisfail branch volunteers expressed their extreme gratitude to Silkwood Clay Target for their generous donation, which will assist cancer patients and their families with vital support services.

On October 2, twenty-one members attended the club’s monthly shoot in perfect weather conditions, with some excellent scores.

Results:

Event 1 - 25 Target Double Barrel (Cash Divide)

AA - 1st: Ron Gough, Duncan Sutherland, Bryan Sanderson, Aaron Lemphers and Ned Di Salvo - all 25/25

A - 1st: Frank Scamnello 25/25; 2nd: Tony Vincenzi and Barry Lansdown 24/25

B - 1st: Alan Birch 25/25; 2nd: Michael Heidenreich

Bowls News

Babinda Bowls

NO Social bowls was held on Thursday as it was too wet.

Social bowls last Sunday, October 10, winners were John & George, runner-up Jordan & Natasha.

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

The Babinda Men’s 4’s bowls day will now be held on Sunday, October 30, after rain postponed this day on August 28. Nominate your team early.

Tully Bowls

WEDNESDAY, October 5:

14 Bowlers enjoyed night bowls after BBQ tea.

Gavin Buick/Rita Pezzutto 17 v Ray Downing/Val Bradley 7. Scott/ Pauline Edwards/Ryan Milili 28 v John Taylor/ Carmen Milini/Rhys Milini 6

Joanne Townsend/Toni Buick 10 v Rod Bradley/Joan Mercer 18, Sunday, October 9:

Great to see 24 Bowlers enjoy 2 Games of 10 ends.with smoko between games.

Team 1 Scott William/Louie Brunello/ Toni Buick 4 v Team 2 Michael Knight/ Joan Mercer/Val Bradley 14

Team 3 Ray Downing/Judy Hood/ Bev Harrop 11 v Team 4 John Taylor/ Rita Pezzutto/Avis Ray/Mary Bacic 10

Team 5 Robyn Brunello/Paulime Edwards/Bev Harrop 7 v Team 6 Rod Bradley/Val Zamora/Donte Fitzsimmons 12

Team 7 Joanne Townsend/Ray Wicks/ Rita Hudson 1 v Team 8 Peter Smith/ Leno Ceccato/Pam Staier19.

After Smoko:

Team 1 (2) v Team 8 (15). Team 3 (9) v Team 6 (5)..Team 7 (15) v Team 2 (2). Team 5 (10) v Team 4 (3)

Winning Team 8 Peter Smith/Leno

24/25

Event 2 - 25 Target Point Score

AA - 1st: Bryan Sanderson 75/75; 2nd: Jar Smaniotto 74/75

A - 1st: Tony Vincenzi 71/75; 2nd: Barry Lansdown 70/75

B - 1st: Alan Birch 73/78; 2nd: John Stella 72/78 (Shoot off)

Event 3 - 25 Target Handicap

1st: Peter Neubecker 25/25; 2nd: Peter Threlfall 33/35; 3rd: Aaron Lemphers 32/35 (Shoot off)

Event 4- 30 Target Medley

AA - 1st: Bryan Sanderson 50/50; 2nd: Ron Gough 62/65 (Shoot off)

A - 1st: Frank Scamnello 61/65; 2nd: Barry Lansdown 59/65 (Shoot off)

B - 1st: John Stella 46/50; 2nd: Kyle Heidenreich 45/50

Event 5 - 25 Target Continental

AA - 1st: Ron Gough 33/33; 2nd: Gil Alvero 32/33 (Shoot off)

A - 1st: Frank Scamnello 25/25; 2nd: Barry Lansdown 26/27 (Shoot off)

B - 1st: Alan Birch 26/26; 2nd: Michael Heidenreich 25/26 (Shoot off)

Ceccato/Pam Staier. Runner Up Team 3 Ray Downing/Judy Hood/Bev Harrop.

New Players are always welcome. Ring the Club on 40681230 or call in when we are at the club. Cheers!

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

LAST Thursday afternoon’s social winners were Mick de Vries, Sam Pagano and David Cook.

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

In Club Triples competition, the team of Doug Juhas, Warren Sinclair and George Edgerton overcame a fastfinishing team of Bob Chaplain, Peter Smith and Sam Pagano, after scores were level going into the last end.

In the Mixed Pairs, Sergio Dalla Pozza and Diana O’Brien defeated David and Catarina Cook, whilst Snow Clark defeated David Irwin in the Consistency Singles.

There are still a lot of club games unplayed, so players, please organise for these games to take place.

The Cassowary Coast Carnival of Bowls is on October 22 - 23 played between Innisfail and South Johnstone Bowls Club greens.

Working bees take place every Tuesday morning with any help very much appreciated.

Ingham Bowls

BAREFOOT bowls results for Thursday, October 6.

Prize winning team with the highest winning margin was:

Donna Gosney, Malynda Cole & John Piotto 16 v Mark Girgenti, Maria Moore & Bob Bell 6

S Rossington, Danny Chappell & Patrick Dickerson 10 v L Pershouse, K Brehaut & Jim Dickerson 8

No cards were left of the men’s pairs

Maria Sabadini and Sue Moir, Cancer Council Innisfail branch volunteers are extremely grateful for Silkwood Clay Target Club for their donation of $1,000.

played on Friday, Sorry no results!

Mixed social bowls results for Sunday, October 9:

Prize winning team was:

John Holmes, Dave Horsley & Elsa Piotto defeating Bev Eddleston, Alf Di Bella & Ren Cantatore 28 - 12 (19 points to 8)

Kevin Lawlor, Luisa Di Bella, John Eddleston & Tony Koop defeated Peter Reyland, Judy Fenoglio, John Piotto & Allen Torielli 25 - 22 (17 points to 11)

Max Thompson, Norma Evans & Rico Basaglia defeated Maria Moore, Gary Brierley & Cliff Johnson 23 - 18 (18 points to 11)

Barefoot bowls will be played on Thursday between 6 pm – 8 pm

Call 47762117 before 5:30 pm to have your name put on the board.

Men’s pairs are played on Friday’s at 2:15 pm

Please have names into the club before 1:45 pm

Kevin Walker on pairs duty for October 14.

October is Come and try playing lawn bowls month!

So, on Sunday, October 16, members have been asked to bring friends along to try this great sport.

Play commences at 1:30 pm. Call 47762117before 12:30 pm to have your name put on the list. All welcome!

A free sausage will be offered to all players at the completion of play.

Rosters for October 16:

Bar: S Richards

Social Selector: P Herman Innisfail Ladies Bowls

INNISFAIL Ladies felt saddened to hear of the death of Joan Paterson, a former bowler who is fondly remembered.

Ladies are invited to wear their Bowls Club uniform to her funeral at 10.30 am on Tuesday, October 18 at Black’s Funeral Chapel.

Two games of social bowls played out on Wednesday.

Eileen Hamann, Daphne Kirkman,

Joan Atkinson & Jan Edgerton defeated Sue Morrison, Lyn Stevenson, Jan Dunn & Helen Paterson 14 - 6.

Louise Hoskins, Diana O’Brien and Caterina Cook defeated Maisie Smith, Bev Anderson and Dian Catelan 15 - 12.

Ladies are looking forward to hosting the TFNQDLBA Presentation Day on Monday October 31.

Ingham Ladies Bowls

RESULTS of club comps played Wednesday 12:

Consistency Singles: N. Evans defeated E. Piotto 153/117.

Club rinks: R. Doherty, W. Coe, L. DiBella, L. Melvin 25 v Y. Roberts, M. Spano, J. Casanovas, S. Ryan 23.

Social play: A. Barron, B. Eddleston, M. Moore, A. Rutherford 18 v J. Johnson, D. Gosney, K. Rotondo, P. Miguel 13.

Please go to Facebook for next week’s competition games.

Silkwood Bowls

SUNDAY, October 16, there will be no social bowls due to the club holding its annual Mixed Triples competition.

Wednesday, October 12, in a game of triples, team Neil Lawrence, Peter Smith & Mirella Berryman was defeated by team Barry Green, lee-ann Mayell and Alan Hudson/Rex Williams 25 to 14.

Delmo Tarditi, Denise Charman & Len Charman versed Brian Brooks, Rob Newell & Tim Wallis 28 to 9.

Sunday, October 9, a game of pairs was played with Rex Williams & Mirella Berryman being defeated by Delmo Tarditi & Allan Hudson the score was 25 to 12.

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

Due to unforeseen changes which may occur with our social days due to competitions and weather we encourage you to contact the club on the number below for all enquires.

All locals & visitors welcome.

For all enquires contact the club on 0475759808.

Local boxers crowned Queensland State champions

LOCAL boxers Kevin Simpson and Sanraj Grewal Singh from Babinda Boxing Club and Jonas Gumbleton and Santana Fawkes from Tully Boxsing competed in the Sunstate Amateur Boxing League Queensland Titles on September 24, hosted by Art of Strength Boxing Townsville at Kelso PCYC and returned with medals.

A crowd of 150 - 200 witnessed two thrilling sessions of boxing action.

Grewal Singh, aged 13, picked up the gold medal in the School Boys Flyweight 51kg Division with a first-round stoppage against Parker Chatfield from Knuckles Boxing Gym, Townsville.

Gumbleton and Fawkes (School Girls 13 - 14 years) won gold medals with walkovers and finished as Queensland title holders in his division.

Gumbleton then fought Lochlan Duncombe from Hawks Boxing, Townsville, in the Senior Heavyweight 91kg division and claimed silver.

Simpson claimed gold in a walkover with no matchup in his Junior Welterweight 63.5kg 15 - 16 years age division.

Simpson stepped up to the next age division, where he fought Jase Thimble from Palm Island in the Intermediate final and collected a silver medal.

Both boys train at home and twice a week with their coach Eric Norman at Babinda Boxing Club, focusing on sparring skills, technique, strength, stamina and general fitness.

Simpson also trains twice a week at Tully Boxing to assist Gumbleton and his coach Dan Fawkes.

After receiving an invitation from King of the Ring promoter Paul John, Simpson, Thimble, Gumbleton and Brayden Nullajar will compete in the Indigenous All Stars vs The Rest of the World Amateur boxing event promoted by King of the Ring Boxing and Anthony ‘The Man’ Mundine at Arena Sports Club, Yagoona, New South Wales from November 5 - 6.

Simpson, aged 15, has been boxing since the age of 10 and achieved 2 x Golden Gloves champion, 2 x Queensland champion (2021), Golden Gloves and Queensland champion (2022) with his current record14 fights - eight wins and six losses.

Simpson, Grewal Singh, Gumbleton and Fawkes

have earned a place in the SABL Queensland team to contest the National Titles in Melbourne from December 1 - 3.

Simpson’s family is running a raffle and number boards to assist with Kevin’s boxing journey costs.

There are 12 fantastic raffle prizes up for grabs, with the top prize of $650 cash, drawn in mid-November.

Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10

Pay ID 0401156795 or contact Elisha Barba at 0431 091 209.

His family have also established a Go Fund Me page, and to donate, please visit https://www.gofundme. com/f/kevins-boxing-journey.

Babinda Boxing Club’s Christmas Cent Sale fundraiser is on Saturday, November 26, at Babinda Bowls Club.

Stacks of fantastic prizes are up for grabs, as well as starboard, raffles and lucky door.

Doors open at 12.00 pm, and the cent sale starts at 2.00 pm. Entry is $5 for adults and $3 for children.

Please get in touch with Christine Norman on 0407 129 945 with bookings essential due to COVID-19.

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Queensland State title holder Sanraj Grewal Singh (left) with Babinda Boxing Club coach Eric Norman.

Sanraj Grewal Singh won a gold medal and School Boys 51kg Flyweight division Queensland State title.

Kevin Simpson (right) stepped up and won silver at the Queensland State Titles in his Intermediate bout against Jase Thimble from Palm Island.

Kevin Simpson won gold in Junior Welterweight 63.kg 15 - 16 years division with a walk-over.

Jonas Gumbleton won gold (walk-over), then stepped up and claimed silver in the Senior Heavyweight 91kg division.

Red Bull Defiance Australia Adventure Race fever hits Mena Creek State School

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THE Red Bull Defiance Australia Adventure Race, a world-class endurance event held over three days in the Cassowary Coast region from August 26 - 28, saw over 200 competitors, support teams and spectators.

On the second day, Stage 3, mountain biking competitors tackled the Gorrell Track, inland from Mission Beach, over 53km and crossed the finish line on the Mena Creek State School oval.

Mena Creek State School ran refreshments and food stalls, including drinks, steak sandwiches/ sausage sizzle, as a major fundraiser.

As competitors reached the finish line in stages from 2.00 pm - 7.00 pm, it was a long day; however, the students were the winners on the day, with $1,360 raised for the Student Council.

This event provided a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come together and support the community whilst raising funds to assist students.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council and Tourism Events Queensland supported the event, which attracted stacks of the country’s best endurance athletes.

Teams of two covered over 150km of track, river and ocean via trail running, mountain biking, rafting, ropes challenge, mystery activities and kayaking through some of Australia’s toughest and most beautiful terrains.

The weekend delivered wet weather and rough seas, which added an additional component for participants; however, all athletes were up for the challenge and still crossed the finish line.

Inspired by Braden Currie, New Zealand’s foremost triathlete and multisport racer, the course featured six key stages designed to challenge athletes over two extremely testing days.

Each day involved multiple disciplines, taking

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SO when you think the footy is done and dusted, along comes the Rugby League World Cup Tournament that will take place in the UK.

International Footy in League is a strange beast compared to every other code. Australia is expected to win every time they wear the Green and Gold against any team in the world.

We, as a country, usually ride the bandwagon because we know we are better than pretty much everyone else. Still, when we get beaten, we shrug our shoulders and say, "Oh well, at least my team won the NRL".

Why is this? Well, as plain as day, our Clubs and State of Origin footy have more meaning and pride in our footy hearts than a Kangaroos jersey.

Sure the pinnacle of footy or anything sports is representing your country. Still, it's not as appealing to us as the Wallabies beating the All Blacks. (I told you I would fit that in somewhere, Daley)

We care if we win but really don't care as much as everyone else when we lose. So for the sake of our country, Cameron Munster and Co, please just win the World Cup so we can sit back and enjoy seeing the Poms and Kiwis getting beaten.

So who do I think is the most hated Rugby League player? Let's get this done so Linda Davies and co will have a good night's sleep when I mention their number one. At number 5, without further ado, is none other

competitors through stunning terrain and scenery as Red Bull Defiance challenges all athletes mentally and physically.

Red Bull Australia created a custom bike helmet featuring some of our region’s most iconic animals for endurance athlete Courtney Atkinson to wear during the event.

Teams of two covered over 150km of track, river,

and ocean via trail running, mountain biking, rafting, and kayaking vying for the title of champion.

Competitors started Day 3 at South Mission Beach, kayaking around Timana/Thorpe Island to Dunk Island.

Presentations followed once competitors crossed the finish line on the final day.

After Stage 3 - mountain bike leg, the Two Shells team crossed the finish line at Mena Creek and finished second overall - female teams.

than Roosters hard man Jarred Wharia Hardgrieves.

Although an absolute beast of a forward, he is, without a doubt, one of the biggest tossers when it comes to foul play. If I ever get the chance, and that's a fat one, if he ever decides to run it straight, I'll give him a hefty Sonny Bill Williams shoulder charge that should send him to the year 2054.

At number 4 is none other than Latrell Mitchell. Look, I like the guy, but it seems every other hating Roosters fan can't stand the bloke. He plays the game tough, sometimes a little over the top, and his attitude seems to match a year-nine high schooler not getting his way. Mitchell, I think it's time you grew up, bro.

At number 3, and one of my favourites is the Rabbitohs half, Cody Sooky Walker. Every time the Bunnies look like they are losing, this guy blames everyone else, including the guy that sells the hit dog. He pushes players who take him on, mouths off at the refs when he's not getting any calls and goes missing. If spitting the dummy in footy was a thing, this guy holds the trophy. Cry me a river, Agent Cody.

Taking the number 2 spot is not even a player, but a footy commentator, Paul DH Kent. This bloke is a dead-set tosser and clown when it comes to covering the footy on Fox Footy 360. He bags players like he's coached a hundred games, belittles NRL legends like he's one and always seems to run his mouth at the game as if it owes him something. Paul Kent, shut the hell up and sit down; you are blocking my and everyone's view.

Last but not least, the most hated, overrated, ass clown NRL player that takes the number one spot with a bullet is an idiot and self-proclaimed fool Jerome Lui from the Panthers. Don't get me wrong; he can play a bit. Still, as far as a footy player that you want your kids to aspire to, this drop kick has all the behaviour attributes to fit the description of a castrated bull. He

One of the Red Bull teams enjoyed a wellearned breather after they crossed the finish line at Mena Creek.

carries on when his team is winning but goes missing like Mars bar in my lunch box when things get hard. Your good, bro, just not that good.

A special community shout-out to the Tully Hospital Foundation Ball organisers held last weekend. After hearing all the excellent goss about the evening, the night was a complete success, with many turning up looking more beautiful than Jessica Mauboy working in KFC dressed as Princess Leia. Congratulations on a magnificent night. If you're not too busy this Saturday afternoon, get down to the legendary Mt Tyson Hotel in Tully for the Rugby League Awards Presentation night for the Jumbun Rugby League team. Mick and his incredible staff will ensure a great night.

Jerome Lui. The games most overrated

Local Wins Gold at Australian Pickleball Championships

CASSOWARY Coast local and Tully / Mission Beach Pickleball Club member and coach, Ron Neyenhuis brought home a gold medal in the 60+ Men’s Doubles at the 2022 Australian Pickleball Championships held in Brisbane at the Brisbane Tennis Centre from 30 September to 03 October 2022.

On the first day, Friday, 30 September, Ron finished 4th in the singles competition (60+ age group), narrowly missing out on the bronze medal playoff in three tight and epic games (sets).

Entering the second day with enthused confidence, Ron played in the Men's doubles (60+age group), which had a difficult start due to some wind changes that made outdoor play a challenge. Ron and his playing partner, Brian Alston from Ballina NSW, managed to finish 3rd in their pool, which meant they played the team finishing 2nd in the semi-final. A rain-delayed and subsequently shortened match saw them get through 15-9

The final was neck and neck throughout the game and they triumphed with the score at 16-14.

“My pleasure was that I played the best I could in that final, which I put down to the hard work I had focused on prior to the championships” Ron said.

“After a lifelong tennis career with mild success locally in Melbourne, with now the achievement of being a National Gold medallist is somewhat surreal but very rewarding.”

This well-deserved success and Ron’s resultant euphoria comes after he had a Melanoma skin cancer diagnosis in 2014, lung dissection in 2016 after it had

metastasized, with further spread leading to a bowel dissection in 2019 and a recurrence on scar tissue on the lung late in 2021. Ron, his family and his Pickleball colleagues are all glad that his current status is 'all clear' after some radiation at the start of this year.

“Being ‘all clear’ and then this win at the Australian Championships have certainly given me a positive outlook to continue my fight against Melanoma” Ron advised.

“Our move (with my wife Julie) to the far north Queensland tropics has been a wonderful distraction from a bleak prognosis and ongoing scans, medical appointments etc. The Cassowary Coast is truly a

remarkable area to spend retirement and the people here are very friendly and welcoming.”

“Come see us at the Tully/Mission Beach Pickleball on our Open Day from 10am to 2pm on Sunday, 23 October. Grab a paddle, have a fun time, and a light lunch and refreshments with friendly people! All ages accepted with no need of any other skills. Bring a pair of runners. I will even give you some free playing tips.

The 'Igloo' Tully showgrounds is where it’s at! Entry from Brosnan Street.”

The Men’s Doubles 60+ Medallists (left to right) Silver: David Casserly & Leigh Thatcher(both from Halidays Point NSW); Gold: Ron Neyenhuis (Tully/Mission Beach Pickleball Club) & Brian Alston (Ballina NSW) and Bronze: Graham Haling & Peter Trevorrow (both from Cairns)

South Johnstone lawn bowler Louise Hoskins wins silver at the Australian Multi-Disability Championships

SOUTH Johnstone lawn bowler Louise Hoskins represented Queensland at the Australian Multi-Disability Championships supported by Right at Home, held at Mermaid Beach Bowls Club, Gold Coast, from September 30 - October 5 and finished with a silver medal.

Players’ categories are based on their disability, stance, balance, how they bowl; and Hoskins competes in the Sporting Wheelies B-7 class for bowlers with a spinal injury, whilst other bowlers may be in wheelchairs, have missing or damaged limbs, are deaf or visually

impaired.

After topping their group, Queensland’s Louise Hoskins and Commonwealth Games silver Serena Bonnell progressed to the final of the B5-B8 Women’s Pairs against New South Wales.

In the final, the Queensland duo of Louise Hoskins and Right at Home Australian Para Jackaroo Serena Bonnell (Broadbeach) faced New South Wales Michelle Campbell and Right at Home Para Jackaroo Joanne Hunter.

New South Wales shot out to an early lead and claimed the 17 - 12 win over their Queensland rivals, which saw

Hoskins and Bonnell claim silver.

Hoskins also played in the Women’s B7/8 Singles.

After complications from surgery in 2109, Hoskins suffered a rare spinal injury called Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) and cannot bend, so she uses a special support stick to stabilise her body when delivering the bowl.

Hoskins’ Queensland team took out the overall team championship, plus multiple other medals, including a gold and silver in the Men’s B5/6 Singles Championships Tony Bonnell (Queensland) - gold and Brett Sellars (Queensland) - silver.

Annette Goldsworthy and Cheryl Lindfield claimed bronze after they defeated Victoria 20 - 6, whilst Damien Delgado and Cooper Whitestyles won gold in the B7/8 Men’s Pairs.

In the B5/6 Men’s Pairs, Brett Sellars and Tony Bonnell claimed gold, whilst Serena Bonnell won gold in the B5/6 Women’s Singles.

The Nationals played at Broadbeach, and Mermaid Beach Bowls Clubs on the Gold Coast featured six national events staged simultaneously and consecutively - Australian Under 18, Champion of Champion, Multi-Disability, Senior Sides, Australian Sides and Australian Championships.

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Club Mermaid’s Linda Heron (left) and Glenda Manne from Right at Home (right) with B5-8 Women’s Pairs silver medallists, Queensland’s Louise Hoskins and Serena Bonnell. Photo: Bowls Queensland.

Louise Hoskins (standing fourth from right), was part of the Queensland team who won the overall team championship at the Australian Multi-Disability Championships held on the Gold Coast. Photo: Bowls Queensland.

Ron Neyenhuis in action at the Australian Pickleball Championships in Brisbane

Local motocross riders continue to tear up the tracks

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THROUGHOUT 2022, local motocross riders have ripped up the tracks competing in the Central Queensland Motocross Series and JR’s Motorcycle TNQ MX Series.

Tyler Sacchi, Luke Weaver and Ayden Edgerton have travelled long distances and succeeded in the sixround CQMX Series and five-round TNQ Series.

Results:

Ayden Edgerton

CQMX Series

Round 1 - Biloela

5th - 85cc

12th - 125cc

Round 2 - Yeppoon

2nd - 85cc

11th - 125cc

Round 3 - Emerald

2nd - 85cc

11th - 125cc

Round 4 - Rockhampton

2nd - 85cc

14th - 125cc

Round 5 - Gladstone

2nd - 85cc

9th - 125cc

Round 6 - Mackay

2nd - 85cc - Senior class

7th - 125cc

CQMX ChampionshipOverall

2nd - 85cc - Senior class

JR’s Motorcycles TNQ MX Series

Round 1 - Charters Towers

1st - 85cc

5th - 125cc

Round 2 - Mareeba

2nd - 85cc

5th - 125cc

Round 3 - Townsville

2nd - 85cc

5th - 125cc

Round 4 - Proserpine

1st: 85cc (13 - 16 years)

5th: 125cc

Round 5 - Tully

Overall

1st: 85cc (12 - Under 16 years)

5th: Junior Lites 125cc

Tyler Sacchi

CQMX Series

Round 1 Biloela - did not

ride (injured)

Round 2 - Yeppoon

2nd - 65cc

3rd - 85cc

Round 3 - Emerald

3rd - 65cc and 85cc

Round 4 - Rockhampton

2nd - 65cc and 85cc

Round 5 - Gladstone

2nd - 65cc and 85cc

Round 6 - Mackay

2nd - 65cc and 85cc

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3rd - 65cc

2nd - 85cc Junior class

JR’s Motorcycles TNQ

MX Series

Round 1 - Charters Towers

2nd - 65cc and 85cc

Round 2 - Mareeba

1st - 85cc

3rd - 65cc

Round 3 - Townsville

2nd - 85cc

3rd - 65cc

Round 4 - Proserpine

1st: 85cc

6th: 65cc (crashed)

Round 5 - Tully

1st: 85cc (9 - Under 12 Years)

3rd: 65cc (10 - Under 12 Years)

Luke Weaver

CQMX Series

Round 1 - Biloela

1st - MX2

5th - MX1

Round 2 - Yeppoon

1st - MX1 and MX2

Round 3 - Emerald

1st - MX1 and MX2

Round 4 - Rockhampton

2nd - MX1

1st - MX2

Round 5 - Gladstone - did not ride

Round 6 - Mackay

1st - MX1

2nd - MX2

CQMX ChampionshipOverall

2nd - MX2

3rd - MX1

JR’s Motorcycles TNQ

MX Series

Round 1 - Charters Towers

1st - MX1 and MX2

Round 2 - Mareeba

3rd - MX1

1st - MX2

Round 3 - Townsville

1st - MX1 and MX2

Round 4 - Proserpine

1st: Veterans 30 - 40 years

4th - MX1

2nd - MX2

Round 5 - Tully

1st: MX1

1st: MX2

1st: Veterans (30 - Under 40 Years)

TNQ ChampionshipOverall

Luke Weaver

1st: MX2

1st: Veterans (30 - Under 40 Years)

2nd: MX2

Tyler Sacchi

1st: 85cc (9 - Under 12 Years)

3rd: 65cc

Ayden Edgerton

1st: 85cc (12 - Under 16 Years)

5th: Junior Lites 125cc

Tyler Sacchi in action on the racing track. Photo: Coolview00 Photography.

Ayden Edgerton rode his way to success on the motocross circuit. Photo: Coolview00 Photography.

After six rounds, Ayden Edgerton finished with an overall second place 85cc in the Central Queensland Motocross Series Championship.

Luke Weaver continued to impress in the MX1 and MX2 divisions. Photo: Coolview00 Photography.

Tyler Sacchi, aged 11 has been racing competitively since the age of seven. Photo: Coolview00 Photography.

to the BOM forecast, the winds gradually dropped through Saturday, allowing a window of opportunity for boats to head out on Sunday morning.

it was the small window of opportunity, or maybe the Bathurst supercars got in the way; however, for once, the various boat ramps were not jam-packed, making launching and retrieving your boat extremely easy.

I talked to a group of customers that travelled out wide in a large trailer boat who managed to battle with some Dog Tooth tuna and various other game species along the shelf.

Most boats, however, were content to fish the inshore reefs or do a quick run to the islands. The large tides also limited opportunities, with boats being forced to fish the shallow country or take advantage of the less tidal run over the tide change.

Most boats managed some nice Small Mouth Nannygai, Grass Sweet Lip and the occasional Coral Trout. There were also a few Fingermark and Grunter caught.

There are still reasonable numbers of Spanish Mackerel from around the islands, with some good fish in the 8 to 15-kilo size range caught mostly by trolling Wolf Herring (Ribbon fish) baits. These baits are deadly, especially on the larger Spaniards we get at this time of year. There has also been a few School (Doggy) Mackerel and Grey Mackerel being caught.

Although there were none reported caught over last weekend, this is also the time of year that we start seeing the Golden Trevally and Queenfish schooling around the island reefs and rubble shoals.

The massive tides and dirty water made fishing in the estuaries difficult, especially in the coastal creeks. A few Barra and Mangrove Jacks were caught; however, most mentioned the going was tough. The Tully and Johnstone's upper brackish reaches did better, with the fish moving up into the upper tidal influences with the rising tide. Soft plastics such as the Zerek Prawn and small paddle tails seem to get the best results in these situations. Of course, live baits such as mud cod or skinny nipper prawns are deadly.

The Hinchinbrook channel is a great area to fish in these large tides, try fishing the mangroves fringing the shallow flats that run the length of the channel during the top part of the tide and then fish the drains in the creeks as they empty during the last half of the runout tide. The Barra and Jacks congregate around the mouth of these drains and feed on the prawns, herring and mullet forced out of the drain as the tide drops.

I noticed quite a few crab pots in the rivers. The anglers I talked to stated they were managing 1 or 2 legal muddies for an overnight set.

The freshwater reaches of the Tully and Johnstone are now fishing very well with good numbers of Sooty Grunter, Jungle Perch and the occasional Barra. Tinaroo dam is also fishing well, with the next two

months offering the best fishing for the year. Don't forget the freshwater fishing permit. The money goes to restocking, so it is a no-brainer to do the right thing.

At this early stage in the week, the weather forecast is for winds to drop through Friday and drop further through the weekend. If this forecast is correct, the larger boats should be able to head out wide and fish islands or carry out to the main reefs. There is very little run in the tide which means the water will clear up, making it ideal conditions for those wishing to spearfish. I have also found that these neap tides are ideal for chasing Mangrove Jacks in the creeks, take special note of the incoming tide early on Saturday morning.

I absolutely love fishing the incoming tide. Try small deep, diving, hard bodies such as the Jackson Joker or weedless soft plastics such as the Zerek prawn. Look for current flow, and I find that if the Jacks are skittish, try standing off and making long cast past the fish and then drift the lure to them.

These same neap tides are also ideal for fishing for Fingermark around the headlands and islands.

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Ryan Sanga with a good JP caught on a Daiwa Slippery Dog surface lure.

Daniel Colombini with a good Jack from the weekend.

Harry Lindley with a very nice Spanish mackerel caught on a trolled wolf herring on Sunday.

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Tully Tigers’ junior rugby league awards presentation

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LAST month, Tully Tigers’ Rugby League Football junior teams celebrated an incredibly successful season and individual achievements at their presentation night held at the Tigers’ Leagues Club, Tully.

One hundred forty were in attendance, including eighty players and sixty parents/guests who enjoyed a buffet dinner before awards presentations in the Under 13 to Under 16 age groups.

Special guest Benn Campagnolo shared his rugby league journey to date. He provided excellent advice to the juniors on patience, perseverance and resilience.

At a separate presentation at Tully Showgrounds, Under 6 to Under 12 players in the non-competitive age groups received medallions.

Each team coach delivered a season overview and commended players on their dedication, efforts and improvement throughout the year.

Tully Tigers’ Under 13 and Under 16 teams played in the FNQ Rugby League Coast competition grand finals at Jones Park, Cairns.

The Under 13 team finished as runners-up, and hopefully, in 2023, they can go one better.

Tully Tigers’ Under 14 team fell just short of the grand final after a heartbreaking semi-final loss in golden point.

The Under 16 team had immense talent on the field and was the jewel in the crown across the Tully Tigers’ Club, claiming the FNQRL Under 16s premiership after winning last year’s Under 15 premiership title.

Ben Roebuck and Marley Helion from the Under 16 premiership winning team represented the Tully Tigers in the North Queensland Cowboys’ Under 16 team. They played against the Brisbane Broncos in Rockhampton.

Award winners:

Under 13

Best and Fairest: Kaedyn Ketchell

Best Back: Riley Berge

Best Forward: Denan Anderson

Most Improved: Blake Scikluna

Coaches Award: Jackson Solien

Player of the Finals: Alexander Greenwood Teammate Awards: Noah Herrod and Riley Emmi

Under 14:

Coaches Award: Peter Solien

Most Improved: Phillip Mow Player of the Finals: Phillip Mow

Best Back: Miki Toquero

Best Forward: Jaxon Taylor

Best and Fairest: Reggae Dorego

Under 16:

Player Awards:

Rookie of the Year (Under 15): Sipi Sipi

Coaches Award: Phillip Coppens

Best Back: Xzavier Carlaw

Best Forward: Cohen Emmi

Player of the Finals: Marley Helion

Best and Fairest: Ben Roebuck

Girls:

Coaches’ Award: Ava Durighello

Most Improved: Mikayla Geesu

Best Forward: Shiloh Babsek

Best Back: Neveah Mothe-Day

Best and Fairest: Layla Ivey

Major Awards:

Male Junior Player of the Year: Ezekiel Ivey

Female Player of the Year: Layla Ivey

The Tully Tigers’ Club thrives on volunteers, so an endless thank you to all board members, bar staff, canteen staff, referees, coaches, managers, League Safe staff, sports trainers, volunteers, parents and supporters for contributing to a successful 2022 season.

Tully Tigers’ Rugby League Football Club President Anthony Emmi and Operations Manager Colin Wilkie with Ezekiel Ivey (Junior Male Player of the Year).

Layla Ivey won the Junior Female Player of the Year and Best and Fairest awards.

Tully Tigers’ 2022 representative players Marley Helion, Cohen Emmi, Ben Roebuck, Ezekiel Ivey, Phillip Coppens, Jesse Peck and Lakeisha Ulutui.

Jonathan Taylor (left) congratulated Phillip Mow who won the Under 14 Most Improved and Player of the Finals awards.

Tully Tigers’ Under 13 team finished as runners up in the FNQRL competition.

Tully Tigers’ Under 16 team won back-to-back FNQRL premierships, after the Under 15 team won it in 2021.