Wet Tropic Times, 2023, April 13, Newspaper Edition

WEATHER

Tomorrow - Saturday

cloudy 18 - 35

Regional Rainfall Report

Partly cloudy 21 - 32

Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham

Partly cloudy 20 - 34

Cardwell

Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 32

Tully

Scattered thunderstorms 22 - 35

Mission Beach

Scattered thunderstorms 23 - 32

Innisfail

Scattered thunderstorms 21 - 33

Spiritual Food with Jess

NOW that Easter has come and passed for another year, I wanted to ask what Easter means to you?

Not just about the three days we celebrate in remembrance but what it all means to you. What it is that you take away from the crucifixion and the resurrection.

What do these things mean to you in your everyday walk and life as a Christian?

Satan thought he had won when Jesus died on the cross, but God raised Jesus from the dead and defeated Satan once and for all!

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Jesus' death is something we, as Christians, should be grateful for every day. While the three days symbolise what he has done, it holds powerful and significant value in my everyday walk as a Christian. Because of his death and resurrection, we have been given all we have - from God.

Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those with leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.

Matthew 10:8 NIV

The verse above is only possible because of the sacrifice Christ made for us and is one

CRIME WRAP

Arson charge, Flying Fish Point

DETECTIVES from Innisfail

Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a 55-year-old man in relation to a house fire at Flying Fish Point this morning.

Police were called to Elizabeth Street at approximately 5.55 am, to reports of a house was on fire.

It will be alleged the fire was deliberately lit, destroying the property.

No one was physically injured.

A 55-year-old Innisfail man was located at a Flying Fish Point address at approximately 8 am and taken into custody.

He has been charged with one count each of arson (domestic violence offence) and contravention of a domestic violence order.

Investigations remain ongoing. Police appeal to anyone with

of my favourites.

He didn't just give us the gift of Eternal life, He gave us so much more. The new testament is full of the miracles, goodness, love, and compassion we can access and pour out upon others because of Jesus!

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

John 3:16-17 NIV

Need I say more? I encourage you to read your bible and give thanks.

Not just at Easter but every day.

information or relevant CCTV or dashcam footage in the area at the time, to come forward.

Quote this reference number: QP2300592355

Grievous bodily harm charge

Innisfail

APR 11, 2023

A 17-year-old Deeragun male has been charged with grievous bodily harm following an incident in Innisfail yesterday.

At 5.30 pm, police were called to the footpath between Charles Street and Kookaburra Street in Innisfail following reports a 63-year-old man had been seriously assaulted.

He was transported to the Cairns Hospital with serious head and facial injuries before being flown to Townsville. He remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the alleged assault or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the area at the time, to come forward.

The 17-year-old boy will appear in Children’s Court at a later date.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld. gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld. com.au.

Innisfail's Driver Reviver to trial at a new location IGGULDENS

CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

AFTER the program closed state-wide earlier this year, the Driver Reviver in Innisfail will trial at a new location in The Con Theatre.

In January, the Driver Reviver located at Fred Drew Rest area, located north of Innisfail, closed along with 22 other sites across Queensland.

The Driver Reviver, currently led by the Queensland Police Service (QPS), in partnership with local volunteers, including the Lions Club of Innisfail Lioness, is a necessary service to travellers passing through the town.

This program and partnership between QPS and local community groups combat one of the fatal fivedriver fatigue.

Upon hearing about the site's closure,

local community groups reached out to Council to see if they could find any practical solutions.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council has agreed for the Innisfail Driver Reviver to run out of The Con Theatre for the Easter school holiday period as a short-term solution and trial.

Member for Hill Shane Knuth stated he was overly concerned when the State Government announced the closure of Driver Revivers in the Hill Electorate and across Queensland.

He was in the process of launching a petition to save these Driver Revivers as they are a safe place for drivers to pull over, prevent fatigue and save lives.

CCRC, QPS, and local community groups' solution was to trial Driver Reviver at The Con, which is a win-win for the community and all road users.

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Greenwash deception Persists!

SARI RUSSO

THE Rainforest Reserves organisation has been campaigning hard to stop the Deception, Greenwashing, and Spin reported to community members who believe that supporting the windmills built in the tablelands rainforests will assist in the reduction of carbon emissions.

The Wet Tropics Community has yet to learn these projects will stop access

from Ravenshoe to Tully and that the Jirrbal aboriginal custodians will have to ask permission to access the industry site. The public must be made aware that the coastal ranges or the rivers and creeks are approved to be large-scale heavy industrial sites.

The Greenwashing spin that has been promoted regarding these projects has led the environmentally-minded members of the community to believe

that they are not supporting a heavily industrialised site but are supporting a farm that is green, clean, and renewable, that this Project will be nature positive, or that offsets and mitigation ‘will fix it.’ This is deceptive to our Government and the public. The change of land use to a ‘wind farm’ offers our Government and the public a perception that this proposal will address climate change to replace fossil fuels, reduce emissions, and produce high energy output.

A community member of Mission Beach asked the question on social media regarding the article published in our March 16 edition, ‘What next? Wind Turbines are becoming environmental disasters.’ This is a small confirmation of the lack of understanding of the damage to our native rainforests that these projects will do.

The concerns for the rainforest have been raised by Rainforest Reserves Australia https://www. rainforestreserves.org.au/ who have committed to doing exemplary work on maintaining the biodiversity of our native rainforest with their focus on caring for injured and orphaned Cassowaries, revegetation projects, operating a large nursery for native trees to be grown and planted back into the Tablelands Cassowary Rehabilitation Facility, promote and campaign to protect Australia’s wilderness and wildlife from industrial development and more https:// www.rainforestreserves.org.au/whatwe-do

Qld State Planning Code 23 allows proposed wind developments to be assessed without community consultation, and avoidance of assessment under the Nature Conservation Act.

There have now been 783 submissions made regarding the Columbine from individuals, organisations, networks and local Government.

Some concerns raised by these submissions:

• Construction and operational impacts of the Project and the cumulative effects in the context of other wind farm projects in the region;

• Loss of habitat, survey effort and impacts from the introduction of weed and pest species contributing to the reduction of MNES species, including koala, magnificent brood frog and red goshawk;

• Indirect impacts to the Wet Tropics Queensland World Heritage Area and its associated Outstanding Universal Values, including clearing of wet sclerophyll forest;

Last week Apple, under guidance from their CEO Tim Cook chose to abandon their multimillion-dollar electricity purchase agreement with Twiggy Forest - backed Windlab’s proposed Upper Burdekin Wind Farm. This is because of the catastrophic ecological impacts the Project will inflict on threatened wildlife onsite, including Endangered Koalas, Sharman’s Rock Wallabies, Greater Gliders and Red Goshawks. The community are asking Twiggy Forest to do the right thing and throw the Upper Burdekin wind farm project out – or Forrest will forever have blood on his hands for driving our wildlife closer to extinction.

Weekly Bible Verse

Kaban wind development seen from the Cassowary Coast, FNQ. Turbine blades each have a vast span of 79 metres yet no mitigation deployed.

John 8:12 NIV

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When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Innisfail State College's 2023 student leadership team

MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL State College started 2023 with a total of 1,027 students, including 164 Year 7s, 132 Year 12s and 44 Diverse Learning students,

All students strive for continual improvement in all areas whilst striving to live by the four pillars of Respect, Responsibility, Learning and Safety, as well as achieve the College's motto of 'Individual Success and Community Pride.'

ISC welcomed six new teaching staff: Ms Alex Smith (English), Isaac Hoddle (English), Rohana Purcell (SEP), Fiona Watt (Science), Shelby Pringle (PED/Science) and Karleigh Strickland (Japanese).

School priorities include curriculum, behaviour, and teacher improvement through coaching, as well as boosting each student's learning by helping to focus on spelling and writing, home study, assignment work and ensuring

completion of work to the highest possible standard.

The new K Block toilets are up and running, and the College's re-roofing program has been completed.

ISC's new after-school learning program, homework club, aims to provide students with literacy and numeracy support, primarily targeted towards those who require extra support in these areas.

This club, delivered and supported by trained teacher aides, runs every Monday and Thursday.

In February, at a special assembly, college captains, vice captains, house captains, student leaders, and Indigenous leaders, together with this year's Year 12 cohort, accepted their badges of office and pledged before the whole student body, parents and specials guests at a special assembly on February 20.

This year's College captains are Tess

Wilson and Cameron Anderson, whilst Jordann Lyons and Michael Spataro are Vice captains.

ISC Year 12 student leaders are Jade Leecherta, Mai Tong Vang, Masalina Matthew, Saruka Toby, Teija Budd, Molly Dodds, Malachi Donaldson, Harrison Grambower, Olivia Hancock, Lucinda Kenway, Ashley Lynn, Indy-Anna Nunan and Xaphenia Ramsey-Tanner.

ISC Sports house captains

Bedarra: Gweneth Korkatain and Luke Magnanini

Fitzroy: Faith Huxham and Rhiannon Harrison

Hinchinbrook: Kate Walker and Blake Wells

Orpheus: Griffin Lewis-Masters and Thomas McPherson

Indigenous leaders:

Junior: Layla Geary, Dulita Billy, Sianna Harte, Reyne Savage, Reece Harris, Kayden Assan, Dylan Barba and

Harpah Ketchell.

Senior: Dallas Rudken, Lateesha Fischer, Aaron Ambrum, Ebony Harris, Masalina Matthew, Malachi Donaldson, Saruka Toby, Jeremiah Banu, Lachlan Kovacich and Tshala Fischer.

Year 8 student leaders: Ella-Rose Holst, Bella Lor and Reyne Savage.

Year 9 student leaders: Amity French, Lachlan Lyons and Chloe Wieland

Year 10 student leaders: Dion Rudken and Daisy Conroy

Year 11 student leaders: Maddison McKay, Kyanna Wirth, Eliza Cook, Kai Greven, Emily Starkey, Natalie Cook and Ebony Harris

International Ambassador: Maddison Mckay

Band captains: Zarah Stanley and William Benn

Strings captains: Kyanna Wirth and Matilda Grima

Acting Principal Tanya Martin said the Heads of Departments from Years 7 - 12, Diverse Learning Centre team members and support staff are the 'go-to people' in each grade, where students can direct any social, emotional, behavioural, attendance and academic enquiries.

ISC vice-captains, Michael Spataro and Jordann Lyons and captains Tess Wilson and Cameron Anderson.

ISC sports house captains.

ISC Year 12 student leaders.

ISC Year 10 and 11 student leaders.

ISC Junior Indigenous leaders.

ISC Year 8 and 9 student leaders.

Dine With a Beautiful View

CATERING AVAILABLE, GRAZING BOXES ON REQUEST

TUDIO Café specialises in fresh gourmet salads, rolls and wraps. Healthy fruit salads, chia bowls and muesli cups topped with a selection of fresh seasonal fruit. A great range of sushi and rice paper rolls, which are our top sellers.

SSet right on Mission Beaches waterfront, Plenty Restaurant & Bar offers contemporary dining with stunning ocean views overlooking Dunk Island. Day or night, Plenty Restaurant and Bar is chic yet laidback, with alfresco seating perfect for capturing the sea breezes and coastal setting, complemented by a seasonal menu of simple yet creative Modern Australian dishes, designed to delight and inspire. Offering guests a special dining experience where nothing is too much trouble.

Variety is the spice of life, and we work hard for our menu to have something for everyone.

We have introduced Primal Coffee to the Far North, served hot or cold – our Cold Brew is mouth-watering! There is an extensive range of iced cold drinks, including cold-pressed juices, bubble tea and frappes.

Plenty Restaurant and Bar draws inspiration from Asian roots. The menu is focused on fresh seasonal local produce show casing some of the local seafood on offer. Plenty Restaurant and Bars flexible interior and exterior layout cater for all sma and large functions.

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Our Pensioner Tuesday - 3 meal options for only $12.00 (served 12 - 2pm only)

Thirsty Thursday - Parmageddon night only $18 with a choice of toppings and includes a pot.

Daily - $15 Lunch Special includes a Pot of Drink (except Sunday)

BEST

Do you need catering for a work function or birthday party? No catering job is too big or too small. All we need is 24 hours' notice!

On the Bruce Highway at Shop 3, 121 Edith Street. Our shop is easy to find – look for the green neon signs. Call ahead with your order if you're in a hurry.

Those with more time stop in and check out the artwork created by the business owner or the Wet Tropicsthemed umbrellas hanging from the ceiling.

Variety is the spice of life, and we work hard for our menu to have something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you in-store and on our socials.

Plenty also offers full wedding packages from casual canape style dining to a more traditional table seated function.

Current trading hours at Plenty Restaurant and Bar are Friday to Sunday offering both a lunch and dinner service. Hours of trade are extended in the peak season.

An online booking system is now available at Plenty Restaurant and Bar to ensure you can secure your table of choice. This can be accessed via Facebook or Google Profile. You can contact the restaurant on 07 4068 7709.

New shared pathway project at South Mission Beach

CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

WET TROPIC

Times

Doctors know that they are called to ‘Do no harm’

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

THIS week, I was asked whether the media had a similar ethical responsibility to the medical profession. When I paused to reflect on this, I realised that despite needing to be responsible and report both sides of a story to ensure that we are as unbiased as possible, there is no ethical responsibility to write articles that do not harm our society.

What I mean by this is that there often come moments on the journey where a story arises that, despite being a significant headline, is the kind of story that we know will cause untold damage to an industry if we choose to publish it or vice versa. There are stories we know that will repair a mistaken understanding of an industry if we determine to publish them.

Does the media have an ethical responsibility for the greater good? Sadly no, and there really isn’t any moral responsibility. Suppose a story leads to more sales, then it is often chosen for publication despite the ramifications.

We all know that the media walk past the 99% of people doing the right thing at an event to write a story on the 1% who misbehave. This is the same for any industry the media reports a story on.

The distrust exists for media because when they share a story, a question arises: ‘ Is there an acutal problem here in the industry or are you just reporting on the rare case of a person doing the wrong thing?’

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON the first Friday of every month, as part of their activities program, Life Ur Way participants travel to the Innisfail Bowls Club on the Corso, East Innisfail, to engage in various activities.

Many generous and knowledgeable volunteers run the Innisfail Bowls Club, including Helen and Jamie Paterson, Alf Strano, and Gordon Goes.

These volunteers are always happy to see the Life Ur Way group and get involved with the participants

A NEW shared pathway at South Mission Beach will improve connectivity and encourage locals and visitors to leave their cars at home and explore the area on foot or bike.

This new 225-metre pathway will provide a vital connection from Wongaling Beach to South Mission, allowing more people to walk/ride safely.

More people are walking and riding, so CCRC is progressing with several regional plans to make walking/cycling a safe and convenient way to get around our towns. This includes the Bingil Bay pathway, currently under construction.

These projects follow the demonstrated growth in walking/riding across Queensland and Australia.

The 2021 National Walking and Cycling Participation Survey revealed that 4.89 million Queenslanders (about 95.9% of the population) walk weekly. The number of people riding every week has increased by around six per cent since the previous survey conducted in 2019.

The State Government proudly supports Cassowary Coast Regional Council to deliver better active transport facilities.

This $400,000 investment in the shared pathway by

the Queensland Government creates safer bike-riding infrastructure, so more people are riding more often and staying healthy.

This project will install a concrete shared path three metres to 2.5 metres wide, which will run along South Mission Beach Road, near Seafarer and Commodore Streets.

It will also include extending an existing concrete culvert and installing new underground drainage infrastructure and a kerb and channel.

Works will commence from early April, with completion expected by late June, subject to weather and site conditions.

Nearby residents may experience minor noise impacts from machinery.

During works, minor vegetation removal will take place to allow the pathway installation.

CCRC will try to minimise any vegetation impacts; however, the majority, but not all, of the vegetation clearance, will occur next to the drain, which is primarily weeds and other invasive species.

This project is possible through joint funding by CCRC and the Queensland Government’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants program.

Life Ur Way participants bowling over their personal goals

to assist with teaching and helping them improve their game technique.

To ensure the inclusivity of the activity, Life Ur Way purchased a portable ramp that enables safe access to the green for participants, whilst the club provides bowling aids/equipment and recently purchased bright, vibrant, easy-to-see bowls, which helps participants to identify their bowls easily.

At each outing, morning tea for the participants and volunteers is provided, courtesy of Life Ur Way programs officer Tara Daley who bakes fresh scones served with whipped cream, strawberry jam and coffee or tea. “It is something all the participants and volunteers really look forward to,” stated Tara Daley.

• Lawn bowls provides heaps of benefits to participants, including:

• Low-impact sport

• Improved coordination and skill development

• Increased confidence and self-esteem

• Enhanced mental wellbeing

• Community connectedness and support

• Therapeutic exercise that can improve fitness

• Teamwork

• Positive attitude

• Social outing with friends

• Being Sun Smart

The club also has a pool table and dart board for participants when it is too hot on the green or raining.

The participants always have a wonderful time at the club with heaps of laughs, fun activities, and the added benefit of helping them achieve their NDIS goals.

Life Ur Way’s Tara Daley stated, “It has been a real joy to watch and see them grow as individuals. I love the way they all support each other and provide great encouragement. Next term, I will be starting a mini LUW tournament, with individual scores recorded and prizes up for grabs by all at the end of term, along with a certificate.”

The Innisfail Bowls Club recently applied for a grant to erect a weatherproof cover over the playing green. Life Ur Way Directors Anthony Cini and Alison Den-Hartog assisted with drafting letters of support and attending meetings at the Council to support the proposal.

An undercover playing surface would provide considerable benefits to club members and the wider community who wish to use the club’s facilities, such as Life Ur Way groups, especially with the heat and rain experienced in this region.

Life Ur Way’s Tara Daley, participants Darrel, Nadia, Renee and Innisfail Bowls Club member Diana O’Brien watch on as Cecil prepares to bowl.

Robbie and Katrina enjoyed playing darts.

Robbie concentrated on his shot at the pool table.

Illegal Camping, 2023 April and May Public Holiday Closures and Have your Say Lions Park Lucinda

Illegal Camping

Council has recently placed several new signs in areas of illegal camping hotspots.

Please note that camping is not permitted within the newly signed areas.

Camping is defined as vehicles being stationary for longer than three hours, between 9.00pm and 7.00am.

This allows for people to picnic and utilise driver fatigue rest stops.

If campers are seen exceeding the three hour limit within the designated times, please report to Council, and Local Law Officers will investigate.

2023 April and May Public

Holiday Closures

Lannercost Street Office and Council Depot

• Closed Tuesday 25 April 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 26 April 2023; and

• Closed Monday 1 May 2023 and reopening

Tuesday 2 May 2023.

Hinchinbrook Shire Library

• Closed Tuesday 25 April 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 26 April 2023; and

• Closed Monday 1 May 2023 and reopening

Tuesday 2 May 2023.

Halifax Sub-Branch Library

• Closed Tuesday 25 April 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 26 April 2023; and

• Closed Monday 1 May 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 3 May 2023.

Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre

• Remaining open on Tuesday 25 April 2023; and

• Remaining open on Monday 1 May 2023.

Halifax Resource Recovery Centre

• Closed Tuesday 25 April 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 26 April 2023; and

• Closed Monday 1 May 2023 and reopening

Wednesday 3 May 2023.

Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre

• Remaining open on Tuesday 25 April 2023; and

• Remaining open on Monday 1 May 2023.

The TYTO Regional Art Gallery is closed due to maintenance and will reopen 6.00pm Friday 5 May 2023 for the Exhibition Opening Night of “Drawing

You In - Carl Lumholtz in the Herbert by Artist Valerie Keenan”.

Please note, Domestic Wheelie Bins will continue to be serviced as normal.

Hinchinbrook Agriculture Workforce Forum

Join us for the Hinchinbrook Agriculture Workforce Forum.

Tea & Trivia

Date: Friday 21 April 2023

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

This forum will enhance your strategic workforce planning capabilities by providing options to future proof your workforce.

Date: Friday 14 April 2023

Time: 12.30pm

Where: Hinchinbrook Shire Hall

25 Lannercost Street Ingham

Cost: Free

For further information or to RSVP, please phone Council or email events@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Have Your Say - Lions Park Lucinda

Council is seeking ideas on possible aesthetic enhancements of the foreshore and parkland in the vicinity of Lions Park Lucinda.

To have your say, please complete the online survey by visiting Council's website, Public Consultation page by 5.00pm Wednesday 19 April 2023.

Run Army 2023

Join the Australian Army by participating in the 'Run Army 2023' for Legacy Brisbane.

Run Army allows the community to follow in the footsteps of generations of diggers, pushing themselves mentally and physically.

Register with team 'Hinchinbrook Park Runners' for the 5km or 10 km walk/ run.

Date: Sunday 23 April 2023

Time: 7.00am start

The starting point is located at the Eleanor Street car park. For further information or to register, please visit www.runarmy.com.au/register.

Seniors Month Grants Now

Open

Eligible organisations can now apply for grants of up to $2,000 to build social connections and increase participation of older people in local communities.

Applications close Sunday 30 April 2023.

For further information or to apply, please visit www.qldseniorsmonth.org. au/apply-for-a-grant.

Customer Experience Survey

Extended

Council would like the community to take part in a Customer Experience Survey. Results from the survey will assist in the development of a Customer Experience Strategy.

This strategy is expected to highlight Council's interactions with the community.

To provide your feedback, please visit Council's website, Public Consultation page.

Survey closes 5.00pm Sunday 14 May 2023.

13 APRIL 2023

ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS 25 APRIL 2023

INGHAM DAWN PARADE

All Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Servicewomen are invited to attend the Dawn Parade assembling at the Mafeking Tree, opposite the Ingham Police Station at 4.15am Tuesday 25 April 2023. At the conclusion of the service, all those attending are invited to the RSL Clubrooms for coffee.

RSL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY AT INGHAM

This ceremony, conducted by the Herbert River Sub-Branch of the RSL, will take place at the Ingham War Cemetery commencing at 6.00am.

HALIFAX PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Halifax Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble at 8.10am near the gun on Victoria Terrace, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Gordon Schmierer. The parade will move at 8.15am, march along the main street of Halifax to the Lion’s Clock and return to the Cenotaph where a wreath laying ceremony will take place.

FORREST BEACH PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Individuals, schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Forrest Beach Progress Association Parade and Commemoration Ceremony. All marchers taking part in the parade are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Mr Richard Scobie, in Corbett Park near the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, at 6.50am. The parade will move at 7.00am, march along Palm Street to the Memorial Site in Progress Park where a wreath laying ceremony will take place. Light refreshments will be provided after the ceremony.

INGHAM PARADE AND COMMEMORATION CEREMONY

Schools and local organisations are invited to participate in the Anzac Day Parade and are requested to assemble, under the direction of the Parade Marshall, Captain Felix Reitano Retd, in Rotary Park adjacent old Barra Motors building, at 9.20am to march on the northern lane of Herbert Street into Palm Terrace to the Cenotaph where the commemoration ceremony will follow, wreaths will be placed on the Cenotaph and the Last Post and Reveille sounded. The parade will then be dismissed at the completion of the service.

FLAGS

Business people in the Shire are encouraged to display flags which are to be flown at half-mast from 8.00am until noon, and at the masthead for the remainder of the day.

WREATHS

The Committee respectfully suggests that persons considering the laying of Wreaths give consideration to the substitution of an Inscribed Book either instead of, or as well as, a Wreath. These books will then be presented to local Schools for inclusion in their Libraries as a lasting memento of the Ceremony.

ORDER OF MARCH

Airforce Cadets; Returned and Service Persons; National Servicemen’s Association – Ingham Branch; Band; Military contingent; Scouts; Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School; Ingham State Primary School; Country Schools; Ingham State High School; St Teresa’s College and Gilroy Santa Maria College

“LEST WE FORGET”

Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities

Keep up to date with opportunities available through Council by visiting the Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page on Council’s website.

Current opportunities include:

• HSC 23/04 - Supply, Install and Service of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).

Tender closes 2.00pm Tuesday 2 May 2023

Should you require further information, please contact Council’s Procurement Services on 4776 4665.

Sugar Prices Surge to New Highs

SIMON HOOD- WILMAR MANAGER GROWER MARKETING

THE last month has seen a surge in the #11 sugar futures contract, with new highs recorded for all contracts on the board.

This has catapulted the balance of the 2022 crop to a high of $775/t for growers who are still to finalise target pricing for last season.

A major beneficiary of the higher prices has been the Wilmar Production Risk Pool. As of the end of March, the forecast pool valuation was $709/t actual ($685/t IPS). This is an excellent result for growers who have chosen to use this marketing option for some or all of their crop.

For the upcoming 2023 season, prices are also making new highs, along with the 2024 and 2025 seasons. At the time of writing, the highest target price filled for 2023 was $690/t, $600/t for 2024 and $550/t for 2025.

We are getting a lot of enquiries from our growers about what is driving the price. Obviously, the physical market remains tight, with northern hemisphere crops cutting out a bit quicker than hoped and Brazil yet to fully come online.

Our forecasts have 22/23 season with a global supply and demand deficit of over 2 million tonnes of sugar. For the 23/24 season, we are currently projecting the trade flows to remain tight even with a massive Brazilian crop factored in.

The recent rise in the oil price and the decision by the Brazilian government to raise the tax rate on gasoline will underpin concerns for the sugar supply from the world’s largest exporter. A weaker AUD has also helped nudge prices higher.

Nevertheless, there is a market saying that high prices cure high prices. Growers need to asses where their current production costs are and whether the forward prices on offer make sense to provide certainty of income for their business.

Our marketing consultants are currently busy with growers finalising their pricing for the 2023 season. The deadline for nomination is April 28. There is a lot of fresh enquiry for our GMPRS product following excellent grower results this year.

For any queries, please contact your Herbert Grower Marketing Consultant Franco Zaini on 0419 476 770.

Probus Club of Innisfail’s new committee for 2023 - 2024

MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST month, the Probus Club of Innisfail held its general and Annual General Meeting with sixty-eight members in attendance, along with five invited guests from the Rotary Club of InnisfailFitzgerald, Mission Beach/El Arish, and Ingham Probus Clubs.

The new member, Sonja Wilkin, who was introduced by her long-time friend Rhonda Thomas, was inducted. At the

same time, Bruno and Bev Bandiera received their 20-year membership pins.

President Richard Rees delivered a short acceptance speech, followed by well wishes from Chrystine Macdonald, Secretary of Mission Beach/El Arish Probus Club, Carole Willoughby, President of Ingham Probus Club and Tracey Turner, President of Rotary Club Innisfail-Fitzgerald Club.

The new management committee for 2023- 2024 is made up of:

Richard Rees (President); Carolyn Broom (Vice President); Marianne Pearce (Secretary); Maria Pozzebon (Treasurer); Imelda Barry (Welfare Officer), Frances Lagana (Dining Out); Judyth Langford (Trips Organiser); Geoff Duffield (Publicity); Jean McMillan and Judy Edwards (Speaker coordinators); Frank Agli (Newsletter); Lance Pearce (Photos/Historian); Catherine Caltabiano (Birthdays/Anniversaries), Linda Coulson, Jim Brown, Rene Sceresini and Judi Rees (Attendance/ Reception) and Joyce Said (committee member).

The Probus Club of Innisfail, which currently boasts a membership of 87, is a not-for-profit social club for retired/

semi-retired members of Innisfail and surrounding areas, offering the opportunity for social interaction with like-minded people with a variety of activities each month.

Meetings occur at 9.00 am in the Russ Hinze Building at Innisfail Showgrounds on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Morning tea and guest speakers are highlights at the meetings, whilst social events such as trips, dine-outs, and movie matinees are constantly being organised. Transport is available if required.

For further information, please contact Club secretary Marianne on 0429 653 775.

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REAL ESTATE

This conveniently located old Queenslander style home combines many of its original features with some stylish updates, making it a great family home or investment.

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trees, town water connected and power near boundary.

There are many ideal locations on the block to build your home and enough space for a shed.

• Conveniently situated 3km* to the beach, 13km* to Innisfail and 10km* to Mourilyan Harbour boat ramp.

Probus Club of Innisfail’s 2023 - 2024 committee - Back row: Geoff Duffield, Jim Brown, Linda Coulson, Rene Sceresini, Catherine Caltabiano, Joyce Said, Carolyn Broom and Lance Pearce.

row: Imelda Barry, Maria Pozzebon, Judyth Langford, Frances Lagana, Judi Rees, Jean McMillan, and Judy Edwards. Seated: Richard Rees and Marianne Pearce.

Newly elected President Richard Rees (far left), presented Bev and Bruno Bandiera with their 20-year membership pins.

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE

White Street and Coral Sea Drive in Cardwell will be closed to vehicle traffic for the Coral Sea Battle Commemoration March between 10.00am and 11.00am on Sunday 30th April 2023.

The march will travel from White Street Park to the Coral Sea Battle Memorial. For further details contact Anne Mealing on 0427668569

Daphne: Nearly a Century Living on One Farm

THE death has occurred of one of Daradgee’s longestterm residents. Daphne Turner, born in 1925, lived on a Daradgee farm for 95 years. She passed away recently at ninety-seven at Warrina Nursing home, where she spent the last two years of her life.

Daphne had a wealth of knowledge of the history of Innisfail and documented life in the Daradgee and Garradunga districts. She was the only child of Ethel and Ellis Blundell, the first owners of her family farm. Her father was a pioneer, inventing farm equipment for the sugar cane industry. The farm is still in family hands.

Daphne scored well in the scholarship exams at Daradgee School. However, WWII cut short her education. Instead, she made camouflage nets as part of the local war effort. Daphne also played her piano accordion at Farewell and Welcome Home parties for troops at Garradunga Hall.

A soldier from Canberra, David Turner, married Daphne in 1946. With the increasing mechanisation of the sugar industry post-war, he helped his father-in-law invent the Blundell mechanised cane planter.

Daphne and David worked as a team on the farm, raising their five children. Daphne did the books for the farm, stripped cane for planting and provided delicious smokos. Their family has since grown to ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

FUNERAL NOTICE

ARNOLD, Maria (Mary)

Daphne worshipped her whole life at one church, St Alban’s Anglican Church, Innisfail. In it, she was baptised, confirmed, and married. Recently, family and friends gathered there to celebrate her life at her funeral service. Two days before she died, Daphne attended a St Alban’s Church service despite failing health.

THANKS NOTICE

Turner, Ethel Daphne (nee Blundell)

Passed away 22 March 2023

The family of the late Daphne Turner, wish to extend our sincere thanks for the condolences and support that we have received from friends, relatives and carers.

We also thank St Albans Church, Innisfail, especially Father Michael Lindsay, Anthony and Mary-Anne Kahler, and members of the Guild and Mother's Union.

Our gratitude extends to Dr Birchley and his staff, Warrina Aged Care Innisfail, and Blacks Funerals.

Daphne held official positions with the Garradunga and Far North Queensland Country Women’s Association. Her community service extended to Innisfail with the Bowling Club, Meals on Wheels, the Church Guild and Mothers Union.

Her strong connections with family, farm and community were sustained by her faith throughout her life.

Church times across the region

AOG / ACC / Churches of Christ 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

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

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. 9am, Sunday. 37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham All Souls, 7.30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate

Building inspectors may soon be shooting laser beams, saving the construction industry millions of dollars

PROJECT IS LED BY UNISA PHD STUDENTS KIERAN MAY AND ALLISON JING, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF UNISA RESEARCHERS PROFESSOR NING GU, DR JAMES WALSH, PROFESSOR BRUCE THOMAS, AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ROSS SMITH.

NEW eye-tracking technologies being developed by Australian engineers to identify building defects early in the construction process could save companies millions of dollars, time, and resources.

The technology, embedded in 3D headsets, is designed to help construction workers undertake more thorough checklists, cutting down on the estimated 60 per cent of building costs related to fixing mistakes.

University of South Australia PhD student Kieran May, computer scientist Dr James Walsh and colleagues from UniSA’s Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments, have designed a tool that combines building information modelling and eye gaze data captured during a standard building inspection.

“The augmented reality headsets shoot laser beams out of the bottom of the user’s eye to track where they are looking in a 3D model when they do a building inspection,” Dr Walsh says.

The eye-tracking technology validates the checklist process, ensuring that construction workers are doing a thorough inspection by matching their eye gaze data against the 3D architectural building model.

“The tool ensures that people doing a building inspection are not just walking through a room, but spending enough time to thoroughly check essential elements, identifying that light switches, taps, cables, or pipes are the correct ones and are properly installed.

“Depending on the nature of the build, whether it’s

bespoke or more standardised, the temptation is to tick checklist boxes without doing a rigid inspection, and that can cost thousands of dollars if defects are not picked up early on.”

Dr Walsh says the eye-tracking data does not replace a checklist, but validates it, so defects must still be manually recorded.

“For the construction industry, at the end of the day it’s all about costs and timelines. The earlier we can identify what has gone wrong, the quicker we can fix it and the cheaper it is going to be to remedy it.”

The researchers are working with construction

partners to evaluate the tool on site over the life cycle of a building project.

“One of the great things about this project is that it’s an example of how our PhD students and researchers are working on real-world applied problems that can help industry now, not in 10 or 20 years,” Dr Walsh says.

The project was presented at the 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality in Singapore.

A video explaining the technology is available at: https://youtu.be/m5jhWzcl_v8

Ash Barty set to smash Australian Made Week 2023

SODA COMMUNICATIONS FOR AUSTRALIAN MADE CAMPAIGN LIMITED

SHE’S a former Young Australian of the Year, an Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon champion, and has excelled in other endeavours, including golf, cricket and as an author, role model and a proud Ngarigo woman. Now Ash Barty is serving one of her most patriotic points yet as the ambassador for Australian Made Week 2023 (15–21 May).

Ash will be representing Australia as she highlights how seeking out and

buying products bearing the Australian Made logo supports local growers, producers and businesses and benefits the Australian economy.

Ash said buying goods and produce made in Australia also comes with an added feel-good factor.

“There are so many benefits to buying Australian made, including creating and supporting local jobs and boosting the economies of cities and towns where the goods are produced,” she said.

“There’s a huge amount of choice when it comes to local goods, plus you can buy with confidence knowing that

goods carrying the Australian Made logo have been grown and manufactured locally to Australia’s high standards.

“I grew up on some iconic Aussie brands, so I’m incredibly excited to have this opportunity to be part of the Australian Made campaign and spread the word about homegrown favourites and newcomers. Having travelled the world, I feel so much pride in our country and the high-quality goods it produces.

“Nothing would make me happier than knowing my involvement in Australian Made Week had encouraged people to support our wonderful country.”

The latest figures from Roy Morgan Research show Australians are as committed as they’ve ever been to supporting local manufacturing and production. Four in five (86%) say buying Australian is important to them, while 67% state they ‘often’ or ‘always’ buy Australian-made products. Impressively, 99% of Australians aged 18 and over are aware of the Australian Made logo.

Australian Made Chief Executive Ben Lazzaro says he couldn’t think

of anyone better to draw attention to Australian Made Week and help push that recognition to 100% than Ash.

“This is a great time to remind everyone about the direct economic impact buying Australian can have on the livelihoods of thousands of Australians throughout the supply chain,” Ben said.

“Ash is the perfect ambassador to highlight the best this country has to offer. She is an inspiration and loved by Australians. She has a long-standing history of supporting Australian Made brands including Vegemite and Esmi Skin Minerals, so working with Australian Made is a natural extension of this.

“There’s an Australian Made option in just about every product category you can think of, from high-end health and beauty products to industrial materials.

“During Australian Made Week, we’ll be highlighting the stories of some of the people behind the more than 4,400 businesses that consider their Australian Made certification a badge of honour.”

Keep your eyes out for the Australian Made, Australian Grown green-andgold logo, Australia’s most trusted, recognised and widely used country of origin symbol.

Consumers can learn more about Australian Made Week and find genuine Aussie products at australianmadeweek. com.au and share their Australian Made purchases on social media using #AustralianMadeWeek

Ash Barty is ambassador

Reminder to be Croc Wise

SARI RUSSO

THE Archer Point (Archer Point is located north of Cairns) crocodile incident is an important reminder to be croc wise.

It is important that ALL crocodile sightings are reported in a timely manner.

Crocodile sightings can be reported to DES by using the QWildlife app, by accessing the sighting report online, or calling 1300 130 372. DES investigates all crocodile sighting reports that it receives.

It’s important everyone in Croc Country practises “Crocwise” behaviour, in particular:

• Expect crocodiles in all waterways even if there is no warning sign

• Obey all warning signs – they are there to keep you safe

• Be aware crocs also swim in the ocean and be extra cautious around water at night

• Stay well away from croc traps – that includes fishing and boating

• The smaller the vessel the greater the risk, so avoid using canoes and kayaks

• Stand back from the water’s edge when fishing and don’t wade in to retrieve a lure

• Camp at least 50 metres from the edge of the water

• Never leave food, fish scraps or bait near water, camp site or boat ramp

• Never provoke, harass, or feed crocs

• Always supervise children near the water and keep pets on a lead.

Regarding the reported Archer Point sighting the Wildlife officers from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) arrived in Archer Point to commence

SPORT

and NOW Then QRL History Committee

THIS weekend’s NQ Toyota Cowboys clash with NZ, Warriors, in NZ, and this will be the 46th clash between the two clubs, with a healthy rivalry having built up since 1995.

Back in that year, both the NQ Cowboys and Auckland Warriors debuted in the expanded national league, with 1995 the year the league went from 16 to 20 teams. Apart from NQ Cowboys and Auckland Warriors, two other new teams started, the South Qld Crushers based out of Lang Park in Brisbane and the Perth-based Western Reds.

When the NRL was formed in 1998, both the SQ Crushers and Western Reds ceased to exist, making the Cowboys and Warriors, now known as the NZ Warriors, the only two NRL clubs from the class of 1995.

The rivalry between the two rugby league regions has a long history, though, way before 1995.

NZ sides have been touring Australia since 1908; in fact, it was a touring NZ side in 1908 that helped kickstart the game in Australia. Still, they didn’t venture further north than Brisbane in those early years.

Then by the 1930s, NZ sides would go as far north as Rockhampton to play, and finally, in 1952, 71 years ago, the first NZ side came to NQ to play an NQ

side for the very first time.

From that year on, NQ nearly always had a game against the touring NZ side, and in 1995, this rivalry changed to the NQ Cowboys playing the Auckland Warriors. The win-loss is very close, with the Cowboys winning 22 and the Warriors 23 of the games so far!

Historically one of the pivotal clashes between NQ and QZ took place in 1978 when the NQ rep side defeated NZ 2720 in Townville. By all reports, this 1978 clash was one for the ages, with NQ getting up to the delight of the crowd, who only got to see an NQ side play a few times a year.

Not like today, where we have a team in the NRL playing every week of the season

One member of the victorious 1978 NQ side was an 18-year-old winger who was on his way to becoming a fullyfledged Qld and Australian player that year – Kerry Boustead from Silkwood.

Also on the NQ side that year was Ingham’s Phil Gormley, who went very close to making the Qld side from Ingham in 1978 and 1979.

So let’s hope the NQ Toyota Cowboys can succeed this weekend when they take on the Warriors on their home soil and keep the healthy rivalry alive and well.

an investigation following the reported crocodile attack. The wildlife officers met with QPWS rangers, Yuku Baja Muliku rangers and Traditional Owners, undertaking site assessments.

There were no further sightings of a crocodile reported in the area.

Archer Point is known croc country. Remember, you are responsible for your own safety in croc country.

The front cover the 1978 NQ v NZ clash.

Bowls News

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

INNISFAIL Ladies were extremely disappointed to have only one visitor for their Easter Day Bowls Day on April 5.

Ladies played three games of social bowls with two games of triples and one game of pairs over 14 ends.

The team of Sue Morrison, Bev Anderson and Maisie Smith were the overall winners with a score of 21 - 6.

Daphne Kirkman, Helen Paterson and Dian Catelan finished second with a winning score of 17 - 7.

Eileen Hamann and Marilyn Allen defeated Anna

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Rowbotham and Catrina Cook 13 - 5 and finished third.

Eileen Hamann won the money card, Helen Paterson the Spider, whilst Sue Morrison won the lucky door prize.

The first Lead toucher was Margaret Johnston, the Second toucher was Diana O’Brien, and the Skip first toucher was Daphne Kirkman.

Audrey Rackley donated a fabulous Easter raffle prize featuring a basket of Easter eggs and a homemade fruit cake, with Maisie Smith, the lucky winner.

Ladies feasted on a huge afternoon tea prepared in expectation of a much larger crowd.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

LAST Thursday’s social bowls winning team was Michael de Vries, Steve Stoter, Peter Broccardo and Barry Anderson.

In an A-grade Club Singles game played last Saturday, Doug Juhas had a comfortable win over Gordon Goes 26 - 17., which went for 28 ends in extremely hot and humid conditions.

New members and visitors most welcome, with names to be in by 12.30pm for a 1.00pm start.

The Games Director has asked for more club games to be played as soon as possible.

This season’s pennants games draw is on the notice board which will commence on May 13, with a home game against South Johnstone.

Pennants will be played over a period of 5-6 weeks so, please notify selectors of your availability.

Tully Bowls Easter Triples

TULLY Bowls Club held their Annual Easter Triples on Easter Saturday.

Players came from Ingham to Yungaburra to enjoy the day.

16 Teams played 3 Games of 15 Ends in very hot conditions.

Winning Team. Alf Sillato/Sno Clark/Sam Micale

2nd place Shane /Michael Roots/Vera Rowe

3rd place. Denice Charman/Len Charman/Lee Mayelle

Players enjoyed a cool drink or two after the game. Thanks to those members who supplied the beautiful afternoon tea.

Lots of work goes into running these events and we thank all those members who did the hard yards.

Especially our President Joan Mercer and Vice President Rod Bradley. Look forward to next year!

Wednesday, March 30:

Team 1 Sean Prinsloo Joan Mercer(13) v Team 2 Robyn Brunello/Val Bradley (11)

Team 3 Rod Bradley/Jason Harrop/Rhys Milini (17) v Team 4 Ray Downing/Pauline Edwards/Ryan Milini (10)

Sunday, April 2: Another hot day saw 18 bowlers play 2 games of 10 ends.

Team 1 Ray Downing/Joan Mercer/Val Bradley(9) v Team 2 Gavin Buick/Rod Tennant/Rita Hudson (7).

Team 3 Sean Prinsloo/Lou Brunello/Ron Sennini (7) v Team 4 Peter Smith/Robyn Brunello/Toni Buick (12)

Team 5 Joanne Townsend/Pauline Edwards/Jason Harrop (15) v Team 6 Rod Bradley/Val Zamora/ Avis Ray Mary Bacic (4)

After Smoko

Team 1 (4) v Team 4 (14). Team 2 (9) v Team 5 (17). Team 3 (2) v Team 6 (16).

To celebrate her 87th Birthday Pauline Edwards donated $60 prize money for the winners.

Winning Team was Team 5 Joanne Townsend/ Pauline Edwards/Jason Harrop.

Winners out of the hat were Team 2 Gavin/Rod T/ Rita H.

Club Championships

Mens Singles Ray Downing 25 v Lino Ceccato 18

Steve Szabo 25 v Sean Prinsloo

Jason Harrop 26 v Gavin Buick !8

Ladies Singles Robyn Brunello 25 v Marilyn Hagley 14

Bev Achilles 25 v Joanne Townsend 9

Consistency. Bev Achilles 150 v Sean Prinsloo 140.

A Big thank you to those Members who helped with our working bee on such a hot day. Well done!

We wish Club member Carmen Milini a speedy recovery and hope to see her happy face back at bowls soon.

The Winners of the Tully Bowls Easter Games

Sue Morrison, Bev Anderson and Maisie Smith, Easter Day winners.

Easter Day runners up: Dian Catelan, Helen Paterson and Daphne Kirkman.

Margaret Johnston, winner of the best Easter hat.

Doug Juhas (white hat) and Gordon Goes on the green last Saturday in the A-grade singles game.

Winners Sam Micale, Sno Clark and Alf Sillato.

2nd Shane, Michael Roots and Vera Rowe.

3rd Lee Mayelle, Denise and Len Charman.

Golf News

Innisfail Golf Club

IGC’S committee hoped all their members and social players had a Happy Easter.

The course is looking superb, and the fairways are running so it is the perfect time to get out and play golf.

Thanks to the grounds crew for getting the course looking amazing.

Nominations are now open for the Innisfail Classic on April 22 - 23.

IGC Rules & Etiquette

Last week’s Quiz

For Andrew Rose to take free relief from water in the general area of the course, temporary water must be visible before he takes his stance.

True or False?

Answer: False. The water must be visible either before or after the stance is taken. Rule: Temporary Water

This week’s Quiz

During pennants, Bobby’s ball is in the penalty area in shallow water. He decides to play the ball as it lies. Bobby deliberately touches the water in the penalty area in his back swing.

What is the ruling?

A. No penalty

B. One stroke penalty

C. Loss of hole

In Wednesday’s, All Sporters competition on March 29 it was great to see Bryce Hoad fresh from a spell who picked up the win, plus the skins.

Results

1st: Bryce Hoad 22pts

2nd: Des Hensler 21pts c/b

3rd: John Abbott 21pts

NTP - Des Hensler

Darryl Gould just edged ahead of Craig Alman and the big brother to get the win in Top End Apps Friday Sporters competition on March 31.

Results:

1st: Darryl Gould 18pts

2nd: Craig Alman 17pts

3rd: Allan Gould 16pts

NTP - Craig Alman

The course was in mint condition and the morning groups started with a bang in Innisfail Seafood’s Monthly Medal Stroke on April 1.

Andrew Rose is showing good form of late with another round under par, helped by an eagle on 15 and tied with Darryl Gould, who is also in a purple patch on 68 nett.

Rose held the lead for a bit, until Jack Johnston shot a personal best on the back nine and grabbed the lead by one with 67 nett.

The afternoon groups struggled in the heat and windy conditions it was awesome to see Debra Smith and Glynis McGrath back on the course.

Barry Scott and John Lombardi played in the same group and tied on 70 nett.

An afternoon highlight was Craig Alman’s pitching wedge from 11 almost going in the hole for an ace. He made his nervous two-inch putt.

Results:

1st: Jack Johnston 67 nett

2nd: Andrew Rose 68 nett c/b

3rd: Darryl Gould 68 nett

NTPs

1/10 - Andrew Rose 4/13 - Debra Smith 7/16 - Andrew Rose

2/11 - Craig Alman 5/14 - R Todd 8/17 - E Nest 3/12 - Jack Johnston 6/15 - Andrew Rose (Eagle) 9/18

- Aman Singh

Last month, IGC hosted Rounds 4, 5 and 6 of the Survivor Golf Series, where their volunteers and members did a fantastic job of preparing the course in preparation for a full course, as well as helping with the cooking.

The visiting team of Shrek & Wreak won Round 4.

In round 5, Jake Cockle and Ian Saunderson played an amazing round with the lowest score off the stick for the weekend, placing them tied on -12 nett, which forced them into a three-way playoff against Bid

Goodies.

Unfortunately, Cockle and Saunderson just did not land it close enough in the final attempt of the playoff.

Luke Peters and Trent Mann were on fire in Round 6 and determined to secure the golden ticket to the Port Douglas final in December with a clear win and finished -10 nett.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm

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

Bryce Hoad, winner of Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on April 29.

Darryl Gould, winner of Friday’s Sporters competition on April 31.

Jack Johnston, winner of Innisfail Seafood’s Monthly Medal Stroke on April 1.

Jake Cockle and Ian Saunderson played in the Survivor Golf Series in Innisfail last month.

Cassowary Coast Athletics have hit the ground running

MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST month, a group of enthusiastic youngsters keen to run, jump, and throw a discus, javelin or shot-put attended Cassowary Coast Athletics' Sign On Day at Castor Park, Mourilyan.

The club is for more than just youngsters with a talent for athletics. It also emphasises building skills and confidence in every child.

There is also a focus on participation, enjoyment, technique, setting personal goals and continued selfimprovement rather than winning.

It is an excellent place for kids (and parents) to meet new people, bring families together, and join an encouraging, fun community.

Little Athletics promotes the importance to 'Be Your Best', and their motto is 'Family, Fun and Fitness.'

Little Athletics Queensland is for youngsters aged five to 16 years. All athletes from 17 years and under must register with Little Athletics Queensland, and children aged 5 years to 16 years should produce their birth certificates.

The club is affiliated with Little Athletics Queensland and Athletics North Queensland. Children must have already turned five to sign up, or once they turn five, they can register.

At the AGM, the club's 2023 - 2024 committee is Brenda Gracie (Centre Manager), Gavin Devaney (Assistant Centre Manager), Megan Swenson (Secretary), Sabine Zieger (Treasurer), Sherrie Mann (Registrar), Kristy Williams (Records), Stephen Toolen (Program), Andrea Devaney (Public Relations), Stephen Toolen, Carl D'Urso and Trent Mann (Technical Directors), Ruth Boustead (Life Member) and Teresa Caltabiano (committee member).

Established in 1997, Cassowary Coast Little Athletics has produced many national and Australian champions.

Weather permitting, club nights take place every Friday night (including school holidays) with warm-up at 5.15 pm, then a set program of events from 5.30 pm - 8:30 pm.

The program changes weekly and includes events such as running from 60m to 800m, hurdles, walks, long jump, triple jump, high jump, shot put, discus, and javelin athletes need to wear closed shoes for all events.

Last month, Cassowary Coast athletes Dominic Bryan, Ruby Torrisi, Siena Torrisi, Braxton D'Urso and Elle Gracie competed at the LAQ McDonalds State Championships held at Townsville Sports Precinct from March 24 - 26.

All athletes did themselves, their club and region proud by giving their all and displaying excellent sportsmanship.

Results:

Braxton D’Urso - Under 11 Boys

1st: 100m (13.40)

3rd: 400m (1:04.52)

Ruby Torrisi - Under 10 Girls

2nd: Discus 500g (28.80m) 1cm between 1st and 2nd

3rd: Shot put 2kg (8.54m)

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SO much to learn when you train at Tait’s Family Martial Arts. The benefit of having defence skills builds more confidence within.

Thursdays at East Innisfail State School.

CCA athletes, Ruby Torrisi, Siena Torrisi, Elle Gracie and Braxton D’Urso.

Braxton D’Urso won gold in the 100m final and bronze in the 400m.

Ruby Torrisi won a silver in Discus and bronze in Shot Put.

Dominic Bryan did his club proud at the LAQ McDonalds State Championships.

Budding young athletes listened to long jump instructions at CCA’s Sign On Day.

“Start now....don’t put off until tomorrow. You too can gain the confidence you need to pursue life while having fun at the same time.”

IT'S been a long time since we were lucky enough to have the brilliant weather we just experienced over Easter. The mornings were fantastic; however, you did have to contend with a westerly if you were heading to the reef. Of course, it did blow up a little in the afternoons, making it uncomfortable for the smaller boats.

The fishing was hot and cold, with boats working hard for their fish on Thursday and Friday. As we moved away from the full moon on Saturday and Sunday, the fishing improved dramatically. Unfortunately, many boats struggled again on Monday due to the tiny run in the tide.

I have heard several reports of boats doing well out wide fishing the edge of the continental shelf with good numbers of Nannygai, Red Emperor and Jobfish.

There were also good numbers of Coral Trout and mixed reef fish caught by fishing the main reefs. Boats had to move regularly until they found the structure holding the fish.

This was the same for the spearos as well, with boats having to move around to find the fish or crays.

Several boats reported catching Spanish Mackerel by trolling lures or floating out baits.

Boats fishing the deep water rubble patches and wrecks found the going tough; some mentioned failing to find fish on their favourite rubble patch and returning a few hours later to find it covered in fish. Most boats managed Nannygai, and the occasional cobia and sharks remain problematic.

I travelled out to the islands twice over the weekend. I was amazed at how much Spanish Mackerel I found on the sounder. On Friday, I found one school with twenty or thirty fish. I had to put effort in to get the strike, but with the fish around 13 kilos, I didn't even try for a second. I also found some massive Queen fish and Golden Trevally.

I did hear reports of Fingermark being caught in the evening or very early in the morning, mostly on live bait. A few Fingermark were caught on vibes and soft plastics; however, fishos had to try to get the lures past the Golden Trevally and Queenfish, which were far more receptive.

The odd school of Tuna could be found busting up bait; however, the amount of surface activity generally was disappointing.

I found a few Mangrove Jacks in the estuaries; however, the fishing could be much faster. The long

period of hot, calm weather is having an effect. Water temperatures are still over 30 degrees and will need to come down a little to have the Barra and Jacks really come on the bite.

The Whiting and Bream are starting to move into the estuaries, with some nice fish caught over the weekend. The large tides this coming weekend will suit chasing these great family sportfish. I would pump some yabbies or cast net some fresh prawn on the bottom of the low midday tide and fish the run-in.

There were some excellent catches of mud crabs over the last week, so get out the crab pots.

The freshwater reaches of the coastal rivers have been fishing very well for Barra, Sooty Grunter and some lovely Jungle Perch. Tinaroo should also have fished well on either side of the weekend's full moon; however, at this stage, I have heard very few reports.

I am writing this report on Monday, and most families are just returning, so I haven't had a chance to talk to them.

Looking forward to this coming weekend, the forecast at this very early stage of the week looks quite good, with chances to travel out to the islands or reefs a possibility. They are forecasting a westerly, which, if it eventuates, will need to be considered.

The early morning high tide will suit fishing for Grunter in the creeks or the Hinchinbrook Channel. This same tide will offer chances for a Spanish Mackerel, Golden Trevally or Queenfish around the islands or inshore headlands.

The tides are too large to fish in the deep water, so most anglers will probably fish the shallows. The low midday tide will create access problems to the boat ramps and creek mouths.

Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully

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Ryan Sanger with a double up on sooties.

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Local soccer goalkeepers soak up Valencia experience

MARIA GIRGENTI

IN late 2022, two aspiring and talented goalkeepers, Elliott Ferguson from Innisfail and Myles Howard from Cairns, travelled to Spain to participate in a nine-day Professional Goalkeeper Tuition (PGT) Valencia CF Academy experience.

These eight goalkeepers, aged 16 - 25 years, trained with other highly motivated, dedicated, and like-minded goalkeepers who want to take their game to the next level.

Six males and two female goalkeepers came from Sydney (1), Brisbane (3), Mackay (1), and Townsville (1).

They trained at Valencia CF's own training centre, 'Ciudad Deportiva' in Paterna.

All coaches were from Valencia CF Under 18s, Reserve Men's, Laliga Ladies and Men's teams.

Players participated in twelve sessions of 1.5 hours, depending on the theme, and for three days, had two training sessions.

Training sessions focused on skill set development and game-like scenarios, which covered movement

into the correct position with speed, crossing, saving, distribution by feet/hands, and positional awareness relevant to the ball (drop, engage and support).

It also brought in other factors, such as body language (presence), communication, concentration/ focus, and the drive to excel more.

At each training session, coaches ensured goalkeepers got out of their comfort zone and pushed them to their limits.

Ferguson learned about the culture and commitment required to play at an elite level, as well as the mental and physical aspects of the game.

Howard said he gained an insight into the intensity and consistency required in his development/ performances.

Ferguson, now aged 18, has been playing soccer for 12 years and in-goals at the age of 10 when Brett Howard ran a goalkeeping clinic at Silkwood Junior Football Club.

Howard, aged 16, has played soccer since he was four.

For six years, Ferguson has attended PGT. He travels to Cairns once a week for training during school terms from January to December and attended PGT National camps.

Since age 10, Howard has attended PGT and training sessions once a week.

Howard has attended the PGT National camp for the past five years, with his sixth this year.

In 2022, Ferguson started the season as Innisfail United Premier Men's team goalkeeper.

After a broken hip, Ferguson returned late in the 2022 season. He played a key role in Innisfail United's Reserve grade team winning the Crad Evans Shield.

Howard's game has improved to a higher level, and at the age of 16 made his debut in FNQ Premier Men's team in 2022.

Howard's Football Queensland Development program performances earned him selection in the Australian Joeys camp in Townsville last June/July.

Ferguson aims to play his best soccer in the Premier Men's Cairns competition.

In 2023, Howard aims to play in Leichhardt's Reserve Men's team, pushing for selection in the Premier Men's team.

Brett Howard, PGT Cairns coach, stated, "It was a fantastic opportunity for Ferguson and Howard to understand the work ethic, dedication, commitment, consistency, and efforts required to perform at a highlevel."

PGT goalkeepers during a training session with Valencia CF Academy coaches at Ciudad Deportiva’ in Paterna.

The group of PGT goalkeepers in Valencia, Spain who attended training sessions to broaden their goalkeeping skills.

Elliott Ferguson and Myles Howard were two of the PGT goalkeepers who trained in Valencia. Innisfail goalkeeper, Elliott Ferguson honed his skills during the training sessions in Valencia.