Wet Tropic Times, 2023, August 10, Newspaper Edition

Close Encounters: Ingham Locals Help Train Personnel

Australian Army Reserve soldiers from Battle Group Waratah patrol the main street of Ingham, Queensland while carrying out protection operations as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

Deputy Mayor of Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Councillor Andrew Cripps conducts an in scenario key leadership engagement in Ingham, Queensland as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

An Army Reserve soldier from Battle Group Waratah mans a minimi machine gun mounted on a Bushmaster vehicle in Ingham, Queensland while carrying out protection operations during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

Corporal Romtin David and Private James Connolly from Battle Group Waratah question a driver at a vehicle check point while conducting protection operations in Ingham, Queensland as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

Close Encounters: Ingham Locals Help Train Personnel

SARI RUSSO | MEDIA EXTRACT - DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

TALISMAN Sabre 2023 brought real-life close encounters to the Australian Armed Forces and US Military personnel in Ingham.

Throughout the last fortnight, visitors and residents of the Hinchinbrook community may have come into Ingham to go shopping and encountered Battle Group Waratah conducting a patrol. They may have gone to buy fuel and been confronted by Battle Group Waratah conducting a patrol. They could be at home, and just outside their Ingham residence, there may have been mock combat training underway.

Over the last two weeks, Ingham residents were on high alert, waiting for their next encounter as they provided a realistic training ground for the Australian Army and US Armed Forces to improve their skills in communicating with the public during military operations.

Over the last few months, Ingham residents have enjoyed being an active training ground for 3 Brigade’s Exercise Brolga Run, Exercise DIAMOND STRIKE 23 and most recently, Talisman Sabre 2023, where there were over 200 members of the Army Reserve, mainly from New South Wales, were in the Herbert River town, practising protection operations.

During Talisman Sabre two soldiers from the Australian Army Reserve and three from the US Army Reserve were being tested in Civil-Military Cooperation with various role-playing actors and local politicians, creating exercise-based dilemmas for them to handle.

US Army Captain Karen Fong from the 448th Civil Affairs Battalion, based in Washington state, was impressed with the realism confronting Battle Group Waratah.

“For us this is top notch training, we don’t get some of that experience back in the US, the role players that we have are always members of the US Armed Forces,” CAPT Fong said.

“For us to have this kind of training, its immeasurable.”

Army Reserve Captain David Tobin from the 2nd (Australian) Division based in Sydney says. At the same time, US Army Civil Affairs and Australian CivilMilitary Cooperation (CIMIC) are slightly different; they are working towards the same goal.

“We are trying to reduce the impact of military operations on civilians, remove those friction points with the local community and also enhance interoperability with the US civil affairs team,” CAPT Tobin said.

“It’s been a great learning experience for us and vice versa for them as well, to see how we work together and the different mechanisms about how we work.”

A host of role-playing civilians put the Australian and US CIMIC team through a range of scenarios familiar to recent operations.

The town of Ingham warmly received the temporary residents during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023.

The Deputy Mayor of Hinchinbrook Shire Council, Councillor Andrew Cripps, gave his time to role-play as himself in the exercise scenario.

CAPT Tobin says the realistic training in Ingham significantly enhances the capability of CIMIC.

“It’s been a great opportunity for us to apply what we are trained to do with some real time people, the role players,” he said.

“This exercise also made us think outside the box and I think exercise control has done a really good job at creating a sense of realism in the scenario.”

“We interacted with the role players, many of whom come from the local community who have also embraced this activity.”

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United States Army Public Affairs Staff Sergeant Brittney Adams and Warrant Officer Class 2 Shane Harris speak with a civilian role player while Private James Hoffman stands nearby in Ingham, Queensland as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023. *This image has been digitally altered for operational security

Local talent needed for Tropical Art Deco Festival Roaring 20’s Basket Cabaret auditions

MARIA GIRGENTI

AUDITIONS are open for Innisfail’s Tropical Art Deco Festival’s Roaring 20’s Basket Cabaret at the Innisfail Shire Hall on Friday, September 15.

Brisbane-based Western Standards Productions’ Melissa Western, the show’s creator and leading performer, will be in Innisfail on August 13 - 14 to audition local talent to appear in the Roaring 20’s Basket Cabaret.

The festival convenor, Kerry Linton, said, “This show has plenty of opportunities for community engagement and has been designed to incorporate and promote talented locals to make this an unforgettable event.”

VooVoo, a bubbly heiress in 1920s Innisfail, is turning 21 and throwing the party of the year to celebrate.

Performed by the multi-talented Melissa Western and her hot jazz band, The Roaring Twenties is an immersive cabaret-style production featuring an authentic ninety-twenties sound with an

Australian finish.

Register to audition in person or with a video submission if you have a secret or not-so-secret talent and would like to join the show.

It could be a comedy routine, song, dance act, spinning a yarn, party piece, or magic trick with old, young, solo and group performances welcomed.

For further information, please visit www.innisfailhistory.com.au/about-6 and click on the link to jotform or visit the Tropical Art Deco or Melissa Western Facebook page to register your interest.

Innisfail residents may remember Melissa’s fabulous ‘Ella, Etta, Eartha’ show and performance at Morning Melodies in 2022.

Tickets for the Roaring 20s Basket Cabaret are on sale now via Try Booking, on Innisfail and District Historical Society’s website or Tropical Art Deco Facebook page, where an event program for the September 1317 festival can also be downloaded.

Aged Care Taskforce Principles Welcomed

NATIONAL SENIORS AUSTRALIA

NATIONAL Seniors Australia welcomes the announcement of the Aged Care Taskforce draft aged care principles.

Chief Advocate Ian Henschke said these guiding principles will help drive the much-needed reforms and reflect what our members and the wider community have been telling us for years.

“Older people tell us they want to stay in their own home and not go into an aged care home, so we’re pleased this is one of the key priorities,” Mr Henschke said.

“We also have long called for a simpler, fairer, more transparent system. This is now listed as a key part of the way forward. Most importantly, accountability for all funding received is now enshrined,

so taxpayers and recipients of care can have confidence in the system they pay for.

“These principles are a good way to start the funding reform process, along with the commitment to community consultation. Older people, their families and the community should have their faith restored in aged care, which is a fundamental part of Australia's health care system.”

Principle 1 – The aged care system should enable and encourage participants to remain in their home for as long as they wish and can do so.

Principle 2 – Aged care funding arrangements and their outcomes should be fair, simple, transparent and sustainable.

Principle 3 – Government is and will continue to be the major funder of aged care. Government funding should be focused on care costs. Personal contributions should be focused on accommodation and everyday living costs with a sufficient safety net.

Principle 4 – Government and participant contributions should be sufficient to provide quality and appropriate care delivered by a skilled workforce, allowing and encouraging innovation by the health, hospital and aged care systems.

Principle 5 – There should be accountability for funding received from government and participants, how it is spent, and the quality of the services provided.

Principle 6 – The residential sector should have access to sufficient, and new, capital to encourage the development of new accommodation and upgrades to existing accommodation.

conduct auditions for Innisfail’s Tropical Art Deco Festival Roaring 20’s Basket Cabaret on September 15.

Melissa Western will be in Innisfail on August 13 - 14 to

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Forgiveness

SARI RUSSO

PEOPLE can say sorry when they believe they committed a crime. However, if the victim of the crime has not grieved their hurts and forgiven, it does not matter how many times sorry is said, nor whether reparations are made. The only thing the victim will feel towards their perpetrator is hurt.

They are looking to find relief from the pain they are suffering. The hurt may have happened years ago, but to that person, it is the same as if it just happened yesterday, as they are still in the throes of it in their heart.

They may even keep sharing their hurt story repeatedly because that is all they can identify with; for them, it is all they can see.

How do we bring healing to the victim when all they see is their hurt and pain?

The answer is not to say any more sorries, nor is it to give more compensation. The victim needs a supportive environment to air their grievances. A place where they feel heard and grieve the loss they felt as a victim.

If you know a person suffering from pain they need to grieve, please be the person to whom they can run. Let them share their pain without judgement. Let them heal.

Community is better when we support each other and grow together.

Spiritual food with Jess

Destructive Words and Demonic Influence

SUBMITTED BY JESSICA DRIEMEL ON BEHALF OF JAKE KAIL - JAKEKAIL.COM

JUST as our words can be edifying to others, they can also be destructive. Our words are not meant to be evil or corrupt but to build others up and impart grace to them, as we saw earlier: "Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers" (Ephesians 4:29). But the enemy wants to use our words as weapons of destruction. He comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Reckless and destructive words are one of his choice weapons.

With his mouth, the godless man would destroy his neighbour, but the righteous are delivered by knowledge. (Proverbs 11:9 ESV, emphasis added)

Notice that godless words are destructive and that we can be delivered from their influence through knowledge. We must know the truth and learn to discern when we are under demonic attack through the harmful words of another person. We must also understand that destructive words like slander, false accusations, and cursing do not merely cause discouragement. They can actually do great damage to our souls. Consider the following verses:

"The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood…" (Proverbs 12:6 ESV)

"A worthless man plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire." (Proverbs 16:27 ESV)

"There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." (Proverbs 12:18 ESV)

"Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, From the rebellion of the workers of iniquity, who sharpen their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows—bitter words, that they may shoot in secret at the blameless; suddenly they shoot at him and do not fear." (Psalm 64:2-4)

Notice the types of things that godless and destructive words are compared to: murderous ambush, a scorching fire, being stabbed with a sword, and being shot at with arrows. And many other biblical examples could be given. As weapons are used to destroy a person's body, evil words are used to destroy a person's soul. The Bible is very explicit about this. Destructive words do violence to the soul. Sometimes harmful words are referred to as verbal abuse. Still, I propose that this term does not even do it justice according to the biblical descriptions. According to the Bible, it's more like murder through words or verbal assassination!

This is serious stuff. And demonic assignments are released when we come under this type of verbal assault.

Just like words of encouragement, blessing, and prophecy can be inspired by the Holy Spirit and impart grace, destructive and corrupt words can be inspired by the devil. Even Peter, one of Jesus' main disciples, once spoke words influenced by satan (see Matthew 16:23). Words of accusation, unrighteous judgement, slander, and otherwise malicious terms can release demonic assignments against the ones spoken to or spoken about.

The Bible says that we are to take the shield of faith to protect us from the fiery darts of the wicked one (see Ephesians 6:16). I have found that one of the ways that the devil's flaming arrows come to us is through people's destructive and bitter words (see Psalm 64:24, quoted above).

Bitter words, filled with anger or hatred, are like arrows shot at a person. False accusations and authoritative negative statements can release curses. There have been multiple occasions when I felt as though I were coming under unusual spiritual warfare, only to find out that false accusations, slander, and other malicious words were spoken about me behind closed doors. These words released evil spirits and demonic assignments against me that needed to be resisted and broken off me. Thankfully, we can stand on the promise of Isaiah 54:17:

"No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment

You shall condemn.

This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me," Says the Lord.

Bible Verse

Satay Chicken Salad

Serves: 4

Prep time: 20 minutes + 1

hour marinating time

Cook time: 15 minutes

2 serves per portion

Ingredients

Chicken:

500g chicken thighs, fat

trimmed, cut into strips

1 tablespoon red curry paste

2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced salt

½ teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon curry powder

¼ cup coconut milk, reduced fat

2 teaspoons sesame oil

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Salad:

¼ red cabbage, shredded

¼ green cabbage, shredded

1 carrot, julienned

200g cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup bean sprouts

4 spring onions, finely sliced

1 bunch coriander, leaves only

1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve

⅓ cup unsalted peanuts, to serve

Method

ADD the chicken, red curry paste, soy sauce, turmeric, curry powder, coconut milk and sesame oil into a medium bowl and mix until combined.

Set aside to marinate for around an hour.

HEAT the vegetable oil in a fry pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until cooked through, turning occasionally.

MIX the lime juice, honey, soy sauce, curry powder and peanut butter in a small bowl. Transfer to a small saucepan with the coconut milk and heat gently for 5 mins, stirring continually, until combined.

ADD the cabbage, carrot, tomatoes, bean sprouts, spring onions and half the coriander into a large bowl. Toss to combine. Mix in half of the satay sauce until well combined.

ASSEMBLE by portioning the salad into bowls and placing the chicken in top. Pour over the remaining satay sauce and sprinkle with coriander and peanuts. Serve with a wedge of lime.

Recipe courtesy of QCWA Country of Study Recipes 2021: Malaysia

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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/.

Disposal of Used Plant by Auction, Portable Shade Project, SwimStart Initiative and FairPlay Vouchers Now Open

Disposal of Used Plant by Auction

Council's used plant is being disposed of by auction commencing 10.00am

Thursday 10 August 2023.

Inspection of used plant can be arranged with Pickles, located 787 Ingham Road Bohle, from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm.

Used plant for auction includes:

• PA00454 - 07/2015, Mitsubishi, Fuso Canter 815, Crew Cab Tipper –(Pickles Stock number 61288556); and

• PA00455 - 07/2015, Mitsubishi, Fuso Canter 815, Crew Cab Tipper –(Pickles Stock number 61288544).

For further information please visit Pickles' website https://bit.ly/3OHau77.

Portable Shade Project Applications for Cancer Council Queensland's 2023

Portable Shade Project is now open.

Help your club become SunSmart and cover them in shade.

This year, non-profit sporting clubs and community groups catering for children and young people (0 to 18 years) are eligible to apply. For further information or to apply, please visit https://bit.ly/3Qq3Q6p.

SwimStart Initiative

The SwimStart program is a new $4.768 million initiative designed to increase access to swimming lessons for children between the ages of zero and four.

Under SwimStart, eligible parents, carers, or guardians can apply for a voucher worth up to $150 for their child. This voucher can be used towards in-person weekly or intensive learn-toswim programs that meet the minimum session requirements and are offered by registered SwimStart activity providers.

It's important to note that each child is eligible for only one voucher per calendar year.

It is anticipated that the program will open for applications in late 2023. Register your interest and to keep informed of the

G R E A T G A T S B Y

program’s key dates and eligibility requirements, please visit https://pulse.ly/ oxs4vqx33k.

FairPlay Vouchers Now Open

FairPlay is now open for applications for eligible children aged 5 to 17 years. Parents, carers or guardians can apply for FairPlay vouchers valued up to $150 for their child to use for sport and active recreation membership, registration, or participation fees with local registered activity providers. To find out if your child is eligible, please visit https://pulse.ly/b2f4h9xyl2.

August Mega Movie Weekend

• Joy Ride (MA15+) - 6.30pm

Friday 18 August 2023;

• Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (M) - 10.30am

Saturday 19 August 2023;

• You Hurt My Feelings (MA15+) - 2.30pm

Saturday 19 August 2023;

• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (M) - 6.30pm

Saturday 19 August 2023;

• Barbie (PG) - 10.30am Sunday 20 August 2023 (come dressed in pink. Prizes to be won); and

• Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One (M)2.30pm Sunday 20 August 2023.

The JL Kelly Theatre is your theatre. Enjoy the entertainment. Pre-purchase your tickets from www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au or simply purchase at the door.

RootBound Festival

RootBound Festival is a four day music, arts, and landcare festival, held on the stunning coastal wetlands of Mungalla Station in Nywaigi Country, east of Ingham Queensland. RootBound aims to create a safe space for new entries into the community from all walks of life, while at the same time, nurturing music and the arts, playing and dancing, reveling in the company of the beautiful connections we make along the way. Come and bind your roots with ours at RootBound 2023.

Date: Friday 11 August 2023

Where: Mungalla Station Ingham

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:

For further information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://rootbound.com.au/.

Ingham Toyota Forest Rally

Hosted by Townsville City Autosports Club, the Ingham Toyota Forest Rally will be revving into action again on Saturday 12 August 2023.

The event will take place in the Lannercost and Abergowrie areas, with spectator points available at the corner of Jocks Lodge Road and Manor Creek Road Broadwater.

Rally cars will stop for servicing between stages at the CWA Abergowrie Hall grounds (beside the Cloakeys Pub).

Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of rally cars flying through the forest.

Food Business Licence

Renewals

Council would like to remind all Food Business Licence holders that licences expire on Thursday 31 August 2023.

Renewal invoices for 2023-2024 have been issued.

If you have not received your invoice, please contact Council.

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North Queensland quarry owner exposes wind blade 'graveyard' discovery

ON BEHALF OF BOB KATTER, FEDERAL KENNEDY MP

ON THURSDAY, KATTER'S Australian Party MP Bob Katter provided the Federal Environment Minister with an "out" for her looming decision on a proposed 86-turbine wind farm in North Queensland.

In his question without notice, Mr Katter referred the minister to Tasmania's Franklin Dam – a project which had received State approval but was overturned by the Federal Government based on its obligations to protect heritage-listed sites.

Mr Katter said erecting 86-turbines in the periphery of the virgin jungle at Chalumbin, near Ravenshoe, would threaten endangered bird species and should receive federal attention like Franklin Dam.

"Whilst applauding your brake applied on this project so far, would you agree with local professor Tim Nevard's summary that Chalumbin destroys 200km of nature wonderland turning it into an industrial wasteland," Mr Katter asked.

Mr Katter's question comes after visiting a Ravenshoe quarry just last week belonging to local operator Blake Kidner where a pile of retired blades lay dormant, to help set the record straight on their treatment.

Mr Kidner advised Mr Katter an online video had surfaced where a journalist had allegedly trespassed onto his property to film the disused wind blades and attempted to portray them as "dumped" in the forest, with creative camera angles.

Mr Kidner said while the journalist made valid points in his video about the difficulty of recycling materials used in renewable energy, he was upset the reporter entered his property to portray the incorrect image.

Mr Kidner said had the journalist asked for permission for entry, he likely would've supported his video.

"They were going to landfill but my dad thought the blades were too good to throw away, surely in a circular economy we can find a better use for them," Mr Kidner said of the 15-year-old blades.

Mr Kidner admitted the material – primarily fibreglass – made it difficult to recycle, but was adamant they had not been dumped in the forest, and he was working with researchers to explore recycling potential.

"There's a road here, a firebreak all around, there's an office and shed behind us that we work out of every day, so they're clearly not dumped out in the bushland,"

Mr Kidner said describing the site."

Mr Katter said while he also agreed with the journalist's statements about renewable energy, the method undertaken did not help the cause of "achieving cheaper electricity."

"When we're trying to get cheaper electricity, it does not help our cause to go sneaking around in bushland misleading people," Mr Katter said.

However, he said governments ought to take notice of the inert blades sitting at the Kidner quarry and questioned how many quarries would be able to prevent landfill waste, "all for 15 or so years of intermittent power when 86-turbines go up at Chalumbin."

Work is underway in Cassowary Coast to upgrade the nbn® Fixed Wireless network

NBN

WORK has started on the upgrades to the nbn Fixed Wireless network in El Arish and Cowley, which will benefit households and businesses across Australia, including in the Cassowary Coast, providing access to faster speeds* and extending the coverage of the nbn Fixed Wireless network.

The $750 million investment in the nbn Fixed Wireless and nbn Sky Muster satellite network – $480 million from the Australian Government and $270 million from nbn – is on track to be completed by around December 2024.

When complete, the investment will expand the reach of the existing nbn Fixed Wireless footprint by up to 50% and enable two new high-speed fixed wireless plans – Fixed Wireless Home Fast and Fixed Wireless Superfast*. The additional capacity and reach available on the upgraded network will also enable approximately 120,000 existing Sky Muster satellite-only premises to access nbn Fixed Wireless for the first time.

Work has begun to enable the upgrades, including nbn introducing new technology and replacing some hardware on our fixed wireless towers.

nbn will use 4G technology and software enhancements as well as introducing 5G mmWave technology to help deliver more coverage, minimise congestion and offer access to higher speed tiers on the nbn Fixed Wireless network**. nbn will be among the first in the world to deploy 5G mmWave technology at this scale for a dedicated fixed wireless network.

The tower upgrades will mean some planned outages that may impact homes and businesses and their ability to use their nbn service while the work is underway. Nbn will make all reasonable efforts to minimise service interruptions; however, there are occasions when towers must be taken offline.

The upgrade work will begin in Cassowary Coast in the coming weeks.

Impacted homes and businesses should be notified of any outages via their retail service provider. Information will also be available via the nbn website: www.nbnco.com.au/support/networkstatus .

The tower works will not impact nbn fixed line or nbn Sky Muster satellite services.

Kylie Lindsay, head of nbn Local QLD, said:

“There is increasing demand for faster internet from homes and business across Australia, and we are continuing to invest in the nbn network to stay ahead of demand.

“We are excited to have begun work upgrading the nbn Fixed Wireless network in El Arish and Cowley, which will be a game changer for up to a million households and businesses across Australia*.

“These tower works are critical to the delivery of our program but will mean some planned outages that may affect homes and businesses and their ability to use their nbn service while the work is underway.

“After the tower works are completed, we expect that faster download speeds during the busy period will become available across the nbn Fixed Wireless network**.

“We are asking the community to prepare for these outages and have backup connectivity if needed.

“We encourage people to check the network status page (www.nbnco. com.au/support/network-status) on the nbn website and watch out for communication from their retail service provider about how the planned outages may impact them.”

In addition to tower upgrades, homes and businesses may also need to update their nbn devices at their premises to get the benefits of the upgrades. nbn will contact those impacted directly. Not all devices will need to be replaced.

nbn continues the full rollout of the program and, in April 2023, announced the start of moving 120,000 eligible premises currently in the nbn satellite footprint to the expanded nbn Fixed Wireless footprint – with around 25,000 of these homes and businesses now able to access fixed wireless for the first time.

For more information and to register for updates, customers are encouraged to visit our blog for an update on nbn’s Fixed Wireless and Satellite Upgrade Program: https://www.nbnco.com.au/ blog/the-nbn- project/delivering-abetter-broadband-experience-for-thebush

Cassowary Coast Business Women's Network's Longest Table fundraiser event to 'fork cancer.'

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON July 25, CCBWN gold member Kendell and David Bishop of Silkwood Valley Beef hosted a unique Cassowary Coast Business Women's Network event at their stunning farm location.

This event also combined with The Longest Table fundraiser to 'fork cancer'.

Through the event's ticket sales/raffle, $864 was raised and donated to The Hospital Research Foundation Group for life-saving cancer research.

Fifty guests watched the glorious sunset over the picturesque Silkwood Valley while sipping their complimentary glass of champagne.

Later, they sampled delicious Silkwood Valley Beef from the grazing table and connected with like-minded women for a good cause.

The night concluded around the fire, where guests swapped stories on food, business and life.

Innisfail Florist supplied a stunning flower box as the centrepiece for the long table, along with other decorative items.

A special mention to Michele Ryan from I Hate Cooking - Innisfail and Emma Heuchan, who assisted in the kitchen and staff at Bishop's Silkwood Butchery, who handpicked the beef.

CCBWN members Ibu and Bean, Gitta's Bookkeeping & BAS Services, Mollydooker Designs, Harle's Electrical, Tropic Training Solutions, Kerry Clow

Consulting, As Green As Garden Centre, Bishop's Silkwood Butchery, The Butcher's Wife's Brew, O'Brien Electrical Innisfail and JK Robertson Property Law donated raffle prizes.

At the CCBWN's AGM in May, the 2023-2024 committee was elected with Kendell Bishop (President), Kerry Clow (Vice President), Louise Robertson (Secretary), Gitta Yelds (Treasurer), Jill Weeks, Ourania Conomos, Deb Harle and Luci Kenway (Meet and Greet).

In two months, membership has grown to 30 women from a diverse range of industries and hopes for the network's continued growth.

CCBWN, which was formed in 2010, provides business networking, support, and development, as well as the opportunity to share business ideas and experiences for women in all kinds of businesses in the Cassowary Coast region, covering Innisfail, Tully, Mission Beach, El Arish, Kurrimine Beach, Silkwood and Cardwell.

CCBWN's objectives are to facilitate networking with like-minded women, encourage, nurture and support the ideals/goals of women, provide a voice for businesswomen, promote personal and professional growth within the community, foster the development of new business initiatives for women and enrich the lives of women through friendship.

Every month, a different guest speaker or workshop to educate or inspire the attendees, and members can apply to be a guest speaker or host a workshop.

Guests arrived and mingled at Silkwood Valley Beef for CCBWN’s July fundraiser event.

Guests relaxed and sipped champagne, whilst they enjoyed the breathtaking views of Silkwood Valley.

The rolling hills of Silkwood Valley made a stunning backdrop, as guests soaked up the picturesque location and views.

Kerry Clow, Nicole Hoare and Ourania Conomos.

The sunset certainly did not disappoint over Silkwood Valley at CCBWN’s Longest Table fundraiser event.

Mourilyan State School P&C Association’s High Tea raises $4,549.30 for student resources

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

IN mid-May, Mourilyan State School Parents and Citizens’ Association recently hosted their ninth annual Bring Your Own Tea Cup High Tea fundraiser held for the first time at Johnstone Shire Hall, where over 188 guests enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of food, wine, prizes and entertainment.

Local crooner Mr Sean O’Brien provided the musical entertainment with his vast repertoire of easy-listening modern songs and tunes from yesteryear.

A stunning photo backdrop supplied by Tracy Yearwood from China & Lace High Tea Hire proved a massive hit with stacks of happy group snaps taken. Guests enjoyed a fashion parade of clothing, shoes, bags, scarves, jewellery and fascinators available at Larsen’s NewsXpress.

Event organiser Renee McLeod wanted to thank her committee, sponsors, and all the ladies for their tireless work, especially the decadent sweets from the High Tea crew, Roscoe’s Piazza, who supplied the finger

foods and Innisfail-Fitzgerald Rotary Club for running the bar.

Throughout the afternoon, twenty-four lucky winners took home fantastic cent sale prizes, raffles and lucky door, and a silent auction of various prizes donated by individuals and local businesses.

Judge extraordinaire Tracy Yearwood, who was farewelled on the day, awarded flowers to the best teacups winners in the Most Colourful, Unique, Prettiest and Unusually Shaped categories.

This popular annual event raised $4,549.30 through a raffle, silent auction and cent sale.

This event is a major P&C Association fundraiser, with all profits used to purchase updated learning resources/equipment for students to improve their valuable learning and the costs of school excursions and camps.

Ladies who modelled the range of fashions and accessories sold at Larsen’s NewsXpress.

Guests who attended the High Tea.

The hardworking

Church times across the region

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell Mission Beach Family Church, 6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach Cross Culture Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care

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

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

Baptist Churches

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, 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

Tully Show Results

Caged Birds Results

L & P Walmsley: Champion Budgie, Reserve Champion Budgie, Champion Bird of Show, 27 X 1st, 6 X 2nd, Champion

Love Bird, Reserve Champion Love Bird

A Buffa: 32 x 1ST

R Heggie: Champion Canary, Reserve Champion, Canary7 X 1ST

B Lawrence: Champion Finch, Reserve Champion Finch, Champion Parrot, Reserve Champion Parrot, 14 X 1ST, 3 X 2ND

Section 1: HORSES - Results 2023

District Pony Hack 14hh & under

1st Ainslee Dubbins - Bucky

2nd Chelsea Daley - Celestial Park

Aimee’s Allure’s

Open Pony Hack 14hh & under:

1st Ainslee Dubbins - Bucky

Pony Hack for Mares 14hh & under:

1st Chelsea Daley - Celestial Park

Aimee’s Allure’s

Pony Hack for Geldings 14hh & under:

1st Ainslee Dubbins - Bucky

CHAMPION Pony Hack: Ainslee

Dubbins - Bucky

RESERVE CHAMPION Pony Hack:

Chelsea Daley - Celestial Park Aimee’s

Allure’s

Maiden Galloway Hack over 14hh and under 15hh:

1st Ella Rose Holst – Teddy

2nd Owen Sheppard - Indiranga Acres

Shadow

Novice Galloway Hack over 14hh and under 15hh:

1st Eva Bisset O’Shea - Spirit

2nd Owen Sheppard - Indiranga Acres

Shadow

3rd Ella Rose Holst - Teddy

Ladies Galloway Hack over 14hh and under 15hh:

1st Jamaica Bisset O’Shea - Spirit

2nd Owen Sheppard - Indiranga Acres

Shadow

Youth Galloway Hack over 14hh and under 15hh:

1st Eva Bisset O’Shea - Spirit

2nd Ella Rose Holst - Teddy

District Galloway Hack over 14hh and under 15hh:

1st Eva Bisset O’Shea - Spirit

3rd Natalie Jones - Cedawood

4th Teiryn Smith - DS

Lightweight Hack 15hh & over:

1st Teiryn Smith - DS

2nd Juliette Touze - Willhedo

Heavyweight Hack 15hh & over:

1st Natalie Jones - Cedawood

2nd Jamaica Bisset O’Shea - Noble

Freedom

3rd Teiryn Smith - Billabong

Ladies Hack 15hh & over

1st Natalie Jones - Cedawood

2nd Jamaica Bisset O’Shea - Noble

Freedom

3rd Teiryn Smith - DS

CHAMPION Hack: Chloe TaylorNaaman Celebration

RESERVE CHAMPION Hack: Jamaica

Bisset O’Shea - Noble Freedom

SUPREME CHAMPION HACK: Chloe

Taylor - Naaman Celebration

105cm (U16pts) Championships AM5

238.2.2

1st Georgie Coates - Tiger Bug

2nd Charlotte Lee - I’m Kakadu

3rd Abigail Lee - Laced Up

110cm OPEN AM5 238.2.2

1st Mitch Everingham - Renovator

2nd Georgie Coates - Tiger Bug

3rd Charlotte Lee - Hazardous

4th Danielle Camp - Riverside Kan Kan

120cm OPEN AM5 238.2.2

1st Mitch Everingham - Renovator

2nd Charlotte Lee - Hazardous

3rd Danielle Camp - Riverside Kan Kan

Rare Fruits –

Results:

Boy or Girl Rider 7 years and under 12 years:

1st Ainslee Dubbins - SP Buckshot

2nd Chelsea Daley - Celestial Park

Boy or Girl Rider 12 years and under 15 years:

1st Eva Bisset O’Shea - Spirit

CHAMPION Junior Rider under 17 years: Eva Bisset O’Shea - Spirit

RESERVE CHAMPION Junior Rider under 17 years: Ainslee Dubbins - SP

Buckshot

Lady or Gent Rider 17 years and over:

1st Jamaica Bisset O’Shea - Little

Mulgrave

2nd Chloe Taylor - Naaman Celebration

3rd Natalie Jones - Cedawood

4th Owen Sheppard - Indiranga Acres

Shadow

CHAMPION Adult Rider 17 years and over: Jamaica Bisset O’Shea - Little

Mulgrave

RESERVE CHAMPION Adult Rider 17 years and over: Chloe Taylor - Naaman

Celebration

Maiden Pony Hack 14hh & under:

1st Chelsea Daley - Celestial Park

Aimee’s Allure’s

Novice Pony Hack 14hh & under:

1st Chelsea Daley - Celestial Park

Aimee’s Allure’s

2nd Ella Rose Holst - Teddy

3rd Owen Sheppard - Indiranga Acres

Shadow

Open Galloway Hack over 14hh and under 15hh:

1st Eva Bisset O’Shea - Spirit

2nd Ella Rose Holst - Teddy

3rd Owen Sheppard - Indiranga Acres

Shadow

CHAMPION Galloway Hack: Eva Bisset

O’Shea - Spirit

RESERVE CHAMPION Galloway Hack: Ella Rose Holst - Teddy

Maiden Hack 15hh & over:

1st Teiryn Smith - Billabong

Novice Hack 15hh & over:

1st Natalie Jones - Cedawood

2nd Jamaica Bisset O’Shea - Spirit

3rd Teiryn Smith - DS

4th Juliette Touze - Willhedo

District Hack 15hh & over:

1st Chloe Taylor - Naaman Celebration

2nd Natalie Jones - Cedawood

3rd Jamaica Bisset O’Shea - Noble

Freedom

4th Teiryn Smith - DS

Open Hack 15hh & over:

1st Chloe Taylor - Naaman Celebration

2nd Jamaica Bisset O’Shea - Noble Freedom

Class 1. Backyard Grown, 2-5 Tropical or Ultra Tropical not listed in any other categories:

First: Trina Mckiernan

Class 2. Rare Tropical Fruits:

First: Max Orsmond

Second: Trina Mckiernan Class

3. Best commercial box/carton of a Tropical Exotic Tree fruit: Peter Ducca

Sugar CaneResults

Stool Exhibit – Major Variety Q208

First: V & J Nicotra

Second: M & A Zonta

Stool Exhibit – Major Variety Q200

First: DA & TR Marsilio

Second: M & A Zonta

Stool Exhibit – Major Variety Q250

First: M & A Zonta

Second: Stool Exhibit – Major Variety

KQ253

First: M & A Zonta

Stool Exhibit – Major Variety Q240

First: M & A Zonta

Stool Exhibit – Minor Varieties KQ228

M & A Zonta

Stool Exhibit – Minor Varieties Q252

M & A Zonta

Stool Exhibit – Minor Varieties SRA26

V & J Nicotra

Stool Exhibit – New Varieties SRA28

V & J Nicotra

Stool Exhibit – Other Varieties Not

Previously Listed

3 Sticks – Major Variety Q208

First: RJ & V Zamora

Second: SJ Farming

3 Sticks – Major Variety Q200

First: DA & TR Marsilio

Second: DA & TR Marsilio

3 Sticks – Major Variety KQ253

First: M & A Zonta

Second: M & A Zonta

3 Sticks – Major Variety Q240

First: Log Cabin

Second: M & A Zonta

3 Sticks – Minor Varieties KQ228

NL Marsilio

3 Sticks – Minor Varieties Q252

SJ Farming

3 Sticks – Minor Varieties Q186

Barefoot Farming

3 Sticks – Minor Varieties SRA15

SJ Farming

3 Sticks –Minor Varieties SRA26

DA & TR Marsilio

3 Sticks – New Varieties SRA28

DA & TR Marsilio

3 Sticks – New Varieties SRA9

Barefoot Farming

3 Sticks – New Varieties SRA37

SJ Farming

3 Sticks – Other Varieties Not Previously

Listed

Log Cabin

Historical Variety – 3 Sticks

Lucas Hardy

Heavy and Sweet

First: Mac Farms Pty Ltd

Second: Sj Farming Pty Ltd

Best Stool: V & J Nicotra

Best Three Sticks: DA & TR Marsilio

Highest Aggregate Points for an Exhibitor: M & A Zonta

Tom Elston Memorial Award Highest Points: M & A Zonta

Champion – “Best in Show” V & J Nicotra

TYTO: This Is Who We Are

DR BIANKA VIDONJA BALANZATEGUI

THE annual Ingham Arts Action Group member's exhibition for 2023, 'This is who we Are,' which opened on Friday night, August 4, at the Tyto Regional Art Gallery, leaves no doubt that Ingham is richly blessed with many talented artists. Those in attendance were clearly impressed by the quality and number of exhibits.

The Ingham Arts Action Inc. (formerly Ingham Art Society) was established in

1963 and has welcomed many creatives over the past 60 years.

This exhibition demonstrates the diverse artistic genres and mediums and the diversity of skills and techniques the Arts Action Group embraced. This diversity is evident in the grouping of work; sculpture, printmaking, painting, ceramics or pottery, and photography.

Some artists exhibiting are professionals, while others are just beginning or mid-way in their creative journey. Some artists work in a single

area of interest or genre; others in several. Some are traditional in their approach, while others are more experimental.

Guest speaker Dr Ann Vardanega, whose own impressive work is exhibited in this exhibition, described how the artists share an intimate insight into who they are in each creative work displayed. She explained that there is a pleasure and often frustration in producing art. For most artists, it is a calling, part of their lives, filling their souls with joy. Each

artwork exhibited has an underlying meaning only known to the artist. At the same time, the viewer is drawn to the work by their own personal preferences, history, and emotional stance. Viewers are encouraged to engage with the exhibition with this in mind actively.

In addition, visitors are invited to read the artists' profiles on the main wall. The audience is not often offered such a literal insight into the artist's background. Instead, they are left to imagine who the artist is and what they are about. This is a compelling addition to the exhibition.

'This is who we Are' is on display until 4.00 pm Sunday, September 3, 2023. The TYTO Regional Art Gallery is open daily 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.

Sugarcane growers to benefit from specialised support

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE

SUGARCANE growers committed to reducing nutrient run-off into the Great Barrier Reef will soon have access to specialised support thanks to a $3.6 million investment by the Queensland Government.

Scott Robinson Acting Executive Director of the Office of the Great Barrier Reef, Department of Environment and Science, said industry experts are invited to apply for a share in funding under the Sugarcane Practice Change Program for projects that will help sugarcane growers manage the use of nitrogen and phosphorus on their farms.

“Successful applicants will provide agronomic advice and support to help cane growers to undertake actions, such as implementing nutrient management plans and addressing yield constraints, to reduce nutrient loads in water flowing to the Great Barrier Reef,” Mr Robinson said.

The funding is part of the Queensland Government’s $125 million investment to support the cane, grazing, banana, horticulture and grains sectors across the Reef catchments to improve production, profitability and sustainability whilst improving the quality of water in local waterways and the Reef ecosystem.

This includes more than $20 million for industry Best Management Practice programs, the Grazing Resilience and Sustainable Solutions program, and extension work and research programs managed by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Mr Robinson said the Sugarcane Practice Change Program builds on the previous success of a suite of nutrient management planning projects in the Wet Tropics, Burdekin, Mackay, Whitsunday and Burnett Mary Regions.

“Sugarcane growers have told us how much they value opportunities to work one-on-one with industry experts to gain valuable insights on how they can

improve their productivity and profitability through improved nutrient application methods which reduce fertiliser costs whilst allowing them to maintain or improve their crop yields.

“This program will also capitalise on previous investments by the Queensland Government to focus on a whole-of-industry approach that works directly with growers to improve land management practices across the Reef catchments.”

Protecting the Great Barrier Reef is one of the Queensland Government’s key priorities, and continuing to work with landholders, farmers and industry groups will be essential to ensure the health of the Reef is protected now and into the future. For more information, including details on the eligibility criteria, please visit QTender – DES1231311. Similar funding opportunities will soon be available for projects focused on the grazing industry, with the horticulture industry to follow in 2024.

Labor is losing control of fire ant eradication program

ON BEHALF OF THE HON DAVID LITTLEPROUD MP

LEADER of The Nationals and Shadow Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is warning Labor is losing control of its National Fire Ant Eradication Program, with Labor failing to commit to the funding required.

It comes after the Invasive Species Council’s analysis of a leaked fire ant eradication report compiled by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries showed there would be a surge in fire ant numbers without additional funding.

The council says the National Fire Ant Eradication Program Response Plan 2023-2027 shows there is evidence of a $49 million shortfall in fire ant funding for 2023/24, risking the spread of the super pest across Australia. Mr Littleproud said the developments were deeply concerning.

“Time is ticking and the Federal Labor Government must act,” Mr Littleproud said.

“The Federal Labor Government should be contributing their share of funding that is required under the $133 million Response Plan immediately, so Queensland can get on with the job.

“The Queensland Government should be implementing an effective, efficient and appropriate response to what is required under the $133 million response plan for 2023-24.

“The Federal Government should also be taking a leadership role as Chair of the Agriculture Ministers across Australia to get a commitment.

“However, we now know in the Response Plan, a funding option was reduced to just $84 million, as some jurisdictions, including the Albanese Labor Government, hadn’t got their internal funding sorted. This isn’t good enough.”

The plan also says there needs to be $592 million spent over the next four years to control the pest and implement funding for 2023-24 now.

Mr Littleproud added the lack of action was undermining previous work that had been done under the Coalition Government, with the Invasive Species Council warning red fire ants could now spread beyond current containment zones into western Queensland and New South Wales.

“Fire ants are also now on the Gold Coast and just five kilometres from the border. If the fire ants reach New South Wales, it will be devastating.”

Tully Sugar Crushing Statistics

South Johnstone Crushing Statistics

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Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills

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Bowls News

Innisfail Bowls Club hosted the District Eight-ASide and Champion of Champion Pairs finals

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON Saturday, July 29, South Johnstone Bowls Club hosted teams in the District Champion of Champion Pairs semifinals.

Steve Pitt and Neil Robson (Marlin Coast) knocked out Innisfail’s Alf Strano and Alf Siliato 26 - 10, whilst Rod Enman and Dwayne Brooks (Weipa) knocked out B Wright and Kevin Deegan (South Johnstone) 24 - 18.

Edge Hill’s Nick Twining and Colin Kelly (substitute for Lyle Braggins) defeated Gavin Johnson and Mal Gordon from Yungaburra 27 - 14.

Ivon Spletter and N Bates (Atherton) defeated S Carolin and Alby Radford (West Cairns) 25 - 16.

Twining and Kelly (Edge Hill) then defeated Spletter and Bates (Atherton) 26 -17, whilst Pitt and Robson (Marlin Coast) had a 24 - 9 victory over Enman

and Brooks (Weipa).

On Sunday, July 30, Innisfail Bowls Club hosted the District Champion of Champion Pairs final between Edge Hill and Marlin Coast.

Edge Hill’s Nick Twining and Colin Kelly faced Pitt and Robson from Marlin Coast in the final.

Twining and Kelly (Edge Hill) claimed victory over Pitt and Robson (Marlin Coast) 20 - 10 in the final.

Edge Hill will now travel to Townsville to play in the Zone playoffs on August 25.

Innisfail Bowls Club also hosted the TFNQ District 8-A-Side competition, now in its second year.

Bowls Queensland commenced a new State-wide Interclub State 8-A-Side, starting at the Club, through to the District level, then onto Group playoffs and culminating in State Finals.

This State 8-A-Side mixed event encompassed club sides of four women and four men who contested women’s pairs, men’s pairs and mixed fours disciplines.

Each Club wishing to enter a side will have an intraclub playoff if needed; if a club only has one side nominated, they will progress.

Successful club sides then advance

to District playoffs, with the winning club side advancing to group playoffs.

This year’s TFNQD 8-A-Side competition featured South Johnstone, Yungaburra, Atherton, Edge Hill and Weipa.

Kevin Foord, Louise Hoskins, David Leach and Cathy Hitchings, Kevin Deegan, and Michael Hooker from South Johnstone were up against Edge Hill in the final.

In 2022, South Johnstone claimed the District 8-A-Side title. Still, Edge Hill, who remained undefeated in the roundrobin tournament, claimed the trophy after defeating Weipa in the semi-final and South Johnstone in the final.

Edge Hill now progresses to group playoffs, and these eight group winners will then contest the State 8 A-Side Final on November 11 - 12 at Capalaba Sports Bowls Club.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

LAST Thursday, the weather was kind for an afternoon of social bowls and the winning team was Peter Smith, Snow Clark, Sam Pagano and David Irwin.

Unfortunately, Innisfail’s Michael de Vries and Jamie Paterson were knocked out of the A-Grade and B-Grade Singles in the District Champion of Champions played at Marlin Coast on August 5.

On Sunday, Innisfail’s third division pennants teams were defeated by Edmonton in the TFNQDBA finals played at Marlin Coast.

Members, please do not forget the weekend of August 18 - 19 is Innisfail Bowls Club’s centenary celebrations.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

INNISFAIL Ladies were incredibly happy to host the TFNQDLBA Champion of Champions bowlers from July 24 - 28.

Unfortunately, the weather was not kind, but players persisted with all games completed despite losing a day’s play on Wednesday.

A strong contingent of Innisfail Bowls Club members attended the funeral of former player Esther Manly last Tuesday in Cairns, a sad loss to the community.

Persistent wet weather forced the cancellation of the Tropical Far North Queensland District Ladies Bowls Association District Championship Pairs due to take place at Innisfail and South Johnstone Bowls Clubs last Tuesday and this event will now take place in October.

Last Wednesday, a small contingent of players enjoyed social bowls.

Ann Rule, Helen Paterson, Catrina Cook, Maisie Smith and Jan Edgerton convincingly defeated Dell Steve, Jan Dunn, Margaret Johnston, Eileen Hamann and Diana O’Brien 21 - 9.

Excitement is building amongst members in anticipation for the Innisfail Bowls Club Centenary celebrations this month.

South Johnstone’s District 8-A-Side fours mixed team of Kevin Foord, David Leach, Louise Hoskins and Cathy Hitchings.

Michael Hooker and Kevin ‘Kiwi’ Deegan represented South Johnstone in the District 8-A-Side Men’s Pairs.

South Johnstone bowlers, Di Deegan and Anna Rowbotham competed in the District 8-A-Side Ladies Pairs.

TFNQDBA Vice President, Tony Burns (middle) presented District Champion of Champion Pairs winners Colin Kelly (left) and Nick Twining from Edge Hill.

Edge Hill defeated South Johnstone to win this year’s District 8-A-Side competition.

Shane Muriata

WITH the finish line just on the horizon in the National Rugby League, it's that time again to have a punt and give my opinion on who will lift the big golden trophy at the end of September. Which team should start planning what costume to wear for Mad Monday?

Ok, so I am going to cut to the chase here. Roman Reigns should not have won that title match at Summerslam, and what the hell was Jimmy Uso doing taking his brother out, Jey?

Now I have offloaded that heavy burden. Let's talk footy.

First on my list are the two-time Premiers Penny Panthers, the League Ladders and the best team of the last three years. Although they are the front runners in 2023, they don't look like the dominant team that brushed aside every team to two Championship Rings. Being the king of the Blue Mountains (no pun intended), the chocolate soldiers look ok, but I can't see them at the end. Like my right knee, after much action and dominance with countless titles in hopscotch, footy, egg and spoon race and cartwheel greatness, they are done after a great run.

Now to the great Melbourne Storms, the most winningest team for the last 20 years. Have they got it in them for another shot at the flag?

The answer is no. Bellamy's men have the cattle to round up a good stock, but I just feel no butchers will take them.

You may ask, Shane, what the hell would you know about good meat? Well, see Gary at Tender Cut Butchers; he'll tell you when I shop for the best they offer. I'm more picky than Princess Kate Middleton when she chooses shoes to rep the royal family on a night out (true story).

It hurts me to say this (It hurt me with 'wahs' like when the Deathly Hallows Part 1 came out and broke me like no other sequel - being the long-suffering Harry

Potter fan I am), but if its time to win the title and take it back across the Tasman to boast to all the union players, well, 2023 might be the season.

Shaun Johnson is playing career-best footy, and the team is playing the right tune with head composer Andrew Webster waving that little band thing around to a good song.

Now the Cows, Queenslands saviour since Pineapple and the giant Golden Gumboot that has more green than the song The Green Green Grass of Home.

While collecting Ws for the last six weeks, I will say something that may rub a little salty with some Cowbells fans. After looking like a title-threatening team in that run of theirs, this team will sink faster than a XXXX Gold at the Mt Tyson Hotel on a Friday night in Andrew Leo's hand.

In all honesty, it will take more from them to even make it, and if they do, they will be among the first teams eliminated.

Last but not least on my list of 'See ya later alligator'

are the Sydney Roosters and the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Man, what a disappointing season and players these two clubs have produced this year.

Born in 1908 when League first started in this country, these dinosaurs should have been extinct long ago with T Rex and Anthony Emmi footy celebrations. James Tedesco needs to retire. I mean, like right now. Sam Walker should walk away, JWH should stay home, and Trellmit should have remained on the sideline.

The only teams I will reserve some praise for are the Sharks and maybe Parra, but don't worry, my time of bagging you will come.

So, there you have it, it sounded harsh, and I meant it to be. If you were offended that your team didn't receive any praise from Uncle Shane, then cry me a river like all the Cows fans at the derby game last weekend.

The only thing worth mentioning is how good Shaun Johnson is playing. I think the dude will win the Dally M.

Bowls News

Ingham Carnival Afternoon

THE day saw 40 ladies from the local clubs enjoy a very windy bowls competition.

RD 1

S, Achenwald, T. Mawson, J. Casanovis.

S. Pizzi - 18 v D. Garbutt, R. Doherty, F. Rosardi, E. Piotto 6.

J.Johnson, L. Ritchie, G. Cockrell, J. Tyson - 10 v A. Cooper, M. Moore, D. Moggan, R. Rose - 5.

C. Pizzi, H. Coyle, K. Rottondo, R. Brown - 11 v L. Deal, G. Bison, J. Fenoglio, L. Melvin – 7.

B. Eddleston, S. McLeish, P. Miguel, A. Fudriga - 11 v I Byrnes, M. Spano, J. Morris, A. Morell - 7.

D. Gosney, J. Leach, A. Rutherford, S. Ryan - 14 v D. Tomba, M. Bandiera, S. Gough, N. Evans - 6.

Rd 2

[skips only] S. Ryan v E. Piotto 18/4

R. Brown v A. Fudriga 21/11

J. Tyson v A. Morell 17/4

L. Melvin v S. Pizzi 12/5

N. Evans v R. Rose 7/7.

Overall winner of the day on a

countback D. Gosney, J. Leach, A. Rutherford, S. Ryan, runner up R. Brown’s team and in third place J. Tyson’s team.

Our sincere thanks go to our sponsors of the day Keith and Rita Phillips.

On Thursday morning our green was used for a playoff in the Champion of Champion B Grade Fours [District level]. The windy conditions prevailed, but it was a good game between Macknade player K. Haupt and Noorla player C. Pizzi. Keiran the winner 25/16.

Good luck in your next round.

Ingham Bowls

BAREFOOT bowls results for August 3:

Prize winning team with the highest winning margin was R Sutherland, M Girgenti, S Scott & J Lone 16 defeated C Johnson, A Johnson, M Coly & J Dickerson 3

R Holmes, D Gosney, D Tomba & A Di Bella def G Holmes, A Holmes, D Chappell & S Cotton 13-10

L Gardener, H Hobbs, L Pershouse & P Dickerson def K Holmes, T Cottell, C Breo & J Piotto 15-8

Men’s pairs results for Aug 4:

Prize winning team was J Leonardi &

T George 27 defeated H Magennis & S Cotton 8

J Eddleston & G Byrnes def T Mawson & A Torielli 24 - 11

S Scott 7 T Koop def J Harrop & J Hamlyn 21-10

A Bisson & I Muldowney def R Cantatore & L Molochino 21-17

Mixed Social bowls results for Aug 6:

Prize winning team was D Tomba, P Ryan & P Herman defeating A Foti, A Di Bella & T Koop 41-20 (22 points to 7)

P Reyland, D Horsley, R Basaglia & C Deal def S Scott, C Hockington, N Evans & A Torielli 24-12 (21 points to 7)

J Johnson, L Deal, J Hamlyn & R Cantatore def R Sutherland, J Fenoglio, A Johnson & K Walker 20-12 (18 points to 8 )

Happening at our club this week: Call 47762117 or 0487240397 to nominate for any of the following games.

Barefoot bowls played on Thursdays between 6 pm – 8 pm

Names on the board by 5:30 pm

Men’s Pairs played at 2:15 pm

Names on the board by 1:45 pm

S Richards on duty for Fri Aug 11:

Mixed social bowls played on Sunday’s at 1:30 pm.

Names into the club by 12:30 pm

On roster for Aug 13:

Bar: S Richards

Social selectors: L Mahon & A Di Bella

Tully Bowls

SUNDAY, August 6:

At long last the rain has gone, and we had a good rollup of 30 players ready to enjoy a great afternoon of bowls.

Team 1 Rita Pezzutto/Avis Ray/Lyn Davis (3) v Team 2 John Taylor/Bev/ Pam/Donte (14)

Team 3 Peter Baker/Lou Brunello/ Jason Harrop (7) v Team 4 Robyn Brunello/Judy Hood/ Rita Hudson (12)

Team 5 Peter Smith/Ray Wicks/Joy Pears (7) v Team 6 Peter Batley/Dale Hall/Hazel Rose (9)

Team 7 Gavin Buick/Lyn Newland/ Toni Buick (6) v Team 8 Ray Downing/ Pauline Edwards/ Joan Mercer (14)

Team 9 Lino Cercato/SteveDavis/ Joanne Townsend (2) v Team 10 Rod Tennant/Val Zamora/Kobi Schwartz (9)

After Smoko

Team 1 (11) v Team 4 (7).. Team 2 (2) v Team 9 (19).

Team 3 (16) v Team 6 (9)..Team 5 (10) v Team 8 (13).. Team 7 (11) v Team 10 (8)

Winning team Ray Downing/Pauline Edwards/Joan Mercer.

Runner up Rod Tennant/Val Zamora/ Kobi Schwartz.

Club Championship Mixed Pairs John Taylor/Rita Pezzutto defeated Peter Smith/Rita Hudson

Shaun Johnson -The best player in the game right now.

Tully Touch Football winter season grand finals

MARIA GIRGENTI

IN June, Tully Touch Football capped off a successful season with the juniors and senior men’s and women’s grand finals played at Tully Showgrounds.

A special thank you to everyone one involved especially the players, parents, coaches, referees and spectators.

Grand finals results:

A-Grade Men’s Winners: Galaxy vs Magic Touch 7-6

B-Grade Men’s

Winners: Ruck it Straight vs Old Fellas 7-5

C-Grade Men’s

Winners: Low Expectations vs Better than Ready 8-5

Ladies

Winners: Fizzy Toes vs Freaky 14s 4-3

Juniors - Under 10

Winners: Freddos vs Picnics 2-1

Juniors - Under 12

Winners: Crunchies vs Kit Kats 6-5

In early July, Tully Touch 16 Girls’ team, placed fifth out of 18 teams at the Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup (JSC) in Rockhampton.

Tully was one try away from the semifinals and proved highly competitive against the top four teams.

These local Tully girls and their teammates from Innisfail and Thuringowa were impressed with their top-quality play at the State-wide event.

At JSC, Tully’s Freya McManus, Hayley Johnston, Brooke Johnston

and Ellie Jenkins finished second in the Under 16 Girls Relay, with McManus named MVP and Stella Berge, the Players’ Player.

A huge thank you to the team coach and manager (also daughter/mother) duo Maddie and Maria Crema.

The coaching and support provided to the girls was excellent and greatly appreciated by everybody involved.

A special mention to the Tully Touch community for their words of encouragement from home.

Freddos team - Under 10 champions.

Kit Kats team - Under 12 runners up.

Galaxy team - Men’s A-Grade champions.

Magic Touch team - Men’s A-Grade runners up.

Fizzy Toes team - Ladies’ A-Grade champions. Crunchies team - Under 12 champions.

Mars Bar - Under 12 team.

Tully Touch Under 16 Girls team who performed well at the Queensland Touch Football’s Junior State Cup in Rockhampton.

Tully Tigers' Under 18 rugby league team toppled ladder leaders, Mareeba

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON Saturday, Tully Tigers' senior rugby league teams travelled to the chilly Tablelands. They faced Mareeba Gladiators in three grades at Davies Park.

In A-grade, Tully suffered a 40 - 14 loss at the hands of Mareeba.

Tully's try scorers: Fabien Tauli, Maximus Patullo, Colin Wilkie. Goals: Morgan Black.

In Reserve grade, Tully were unlucky to go down to Mareeba by two points.

Tully's try scorers: Jordon Ketchell, Ronald Uhila, Darian Burton and Thomas Banu. Goals: Jordon Ketchell 2.

The young Tigers caused an upset with a solid 24 - 16 victory over ladder leaders Mareeba in the Under 18s game.

Tully's try scorers: Jaiden Mothe, Cohen Emmi 2 and Jace Taylor. Goal: Cameron Nelson 3 and 1 penalty goal.

Innisfail's senior teams travelled north to Mossman and wins against MossmanPort Douglas in two grades. Results - CDRL Round 17 fixturesAugust 5 - 6

A-Grade

Mareeba 40 def Tully 14

Innisfail 42 def Mossman-Port Douglas 30

Ivanhoe Knights 32 def Yarrabah 20

Cairns Brothers 90 def Edmonton 4

Kangaroos def 78 Southern Suburbs 0

Bye: Atherton

FNQRL A-Grade ladder - Round

17: Innisfail 28, Ivanhoe Knights 28, Kangaroos 26, Cairns Brothers 23, Mossman-Port Douglas 22, Yarrabah 22, Mareeba 20, Tully 13, Edmonton 10, Atherton 9 and Southern Suburbs 4.

Reserve-Grade

Mareeba 22 def Tully 20

Innisfail 30 def Mossman-Port Douglas 26

Ivanhoe Knights 46 def Yarrabah 18

Cairns Brothers 32 def Edmonton 10

Kangaroos 46 def Southern Suburbs 14

Under 18

Tully 24 def Mareeba 16

Cairns Brothers 32 def Edmonton 14

Kangaroos 86 def Southern Suburbs 6

Byes: Innisfail and Atherton

In Round 18 FNQRL fixtures, on Sunday, Tully Tigers travel away to clash with Southern Suburbs at Alley Park, Gordonvale, whilst Innisfail face Cairns Brothers at Callendar Park in their final home game of the season.

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Jaiden Mothe, one of Tully’s Under 18 try scorers against Mareeba.

Tully’s Cohen Emmi scored a double against Mareeba in the Under 18s game.

Tully A-Grade player, Maximus Patullo scored a try against Mareeba.

Darian Burton, try scorer for Tully against Mareeba in Reserve grade.

Tully’s Reserve-grade captain Jordon Ketchell and try scorer against Mareeba.

Colin Wilkie, one of Tully’s try scorer in the A-grade clash against Mareeba.

FISHING NEWS with Tony Mossop

NO joy for reef and inshore fishermen last week, with the rain and strong winds continuing to dominate the local weather pattern.

Some brave soles fished the river systems, generally with good results; big flatheads continue to be present around the river mouths, eagerly taking both lures and bait.

Flatheads can be very aggressive feeders this time of the year and will chase anything they can catch. Big yellow-tail winter bream are also caught in good numbers foraging along the bottom in rubbly grass beds. They will feed on small prawns, yabbies and small crabs.

Bream have a tough mouth that lets them crush the crabs to be eaten. Chase bait makes a very realistic crab lure that can be very effective in the right areas.

Jacks and Barras are still being caught despite the water temperature dropping.

Barras generally won’t feed when the water temperature is dropping. Still, when it stabilises at a low temperature, they seem to acclimate and feed again.

Red bream don’t seem to be bothered by cold water. In fact, some of the best jack fishing I have experienced has happened on very chilly days and nights.

This week’s weather is improving; the rain seems to have cleared, and the wind is easing into the weekend.

Saturday and Sunday are not too-early morning highs with a low after lunch should see the mackerel fishermen ready and raring to go.

Keep an eye out for the birds chasing bait, then try casting metal slugs into the bait schools; trolling garfish

or wolf herring is a good option, also. Pilchards under a float is an all-time favourite. Concentrate your effort around that high, then again on the mid-day low.

River fishermen have an early high tide to take advantage of, then a nice steady run out to the low tide after lunch—an excellent opportunity to spend a day on the river. Prawn lures work well in these colder conditions. The new Rapala imposter and the clone prawn have been tried and are working well, with good catches of both Barra and Jacks reported.

Don’t forget to take your crab pots as well; there have been reports of crabs caught in good numbers.

After such a long run of terrible weather, getting out on the water and enjoying the fantastic area we live in will be great.

Good Luck

Tony Mossop Tackleworld Tully

Store manager Derek Maynard with a solid Jack caught on the new DUO DEEP FEAT lure.

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Tully and Innisfail, junior rugby league teams, push for finals contention

MARIA GIRGENTI

TULLY Tigers and Innisfail Brothers teams were in action at Jones Park, Cairns, in Round 12 of FNQ junior rugby league fixtures at Jones Park, Cairns and Redlynch.

Tully Tigers Under 14 team played a gutsy game against Cairns Brothers, which ended in a 32 - 32 draw.

Tully trailed in wet and muddy conditions by 20-14 at halftime.

Cairns Brothers extended their lead to 26-14 in the second half.

Even when things went against them, Tully refused to give up and fought gallantly to take a 32 - 26 lead with five minutes left in the game.

In the dying seconds, Cairns Brothers posted a try, slotted the conversion, and drew the game.

Innisfail’s Under 14 team registered a convincing 36 - 16 victory over Redlynch, whilst Tully’s Under 15 team had a dominant 26 - 6 win over Ivanhoe Knights.

Innisfail Under 14 try scorers: Reece Harris 2, Leslie Bawden 2, Jack Croatto, Declan Coffey. Goals: Ashton Stepanoff 5 and Declan Coffey 1.

Tully’s Under 15 try scorers: Nicholas Muriata, Tyrell Forbes, Tamakaimoana Wilson, Reggae Dorego and Bailey Wiltshire. Goals: Billy Helion 3.

After 12 rounds of the FNQRL competition, Tully’s Under 14 is sitting second on the ladder, the Under 15 team in fourth, whilst Innisfail Brothers Under 13 team is in second, Under 14 and Under 15 teams in fifth and Under 16 in fourth.

FNQ Rugby League junior results: Round 12 - August 4 - 5

Under 13

Redlynch 44 def Tully 4

Cairns Brothers 4 def Cairns Kangaroos 0

Ivanhoe Knights 22 def Mossman 18

Edmonton 56 def Mareeba 10

Bye: Yarrabah

Under 14

Tully 32 drew with Cairns Brothers 32

Innisfail 36 def Redlynch 16

Cairns Kangaroos vs Suburbs (game forfeited)

Bye: Ivanhoe Knights

Under 15

Tully 26 def Ivanhoe Knights 6

Cairns Kangaroos Gold 16 def Innisfail 0

Cairns Brothers 32 def Suburbs 4

Mareeba 20 def Cairns Kangaroos Blue 10

Bye: Edmonton

Under 15 Girls - Round 6

Tully 24 def Atherton Red 0

Innisfail 28 def Kangaroos 12

Edmonton vs Atherton Blue (game forfeited)

Under 16

Innisfail 46 def Cairns Kangaroos 0

Mareeba 50 def Redlynch 6

Cairns Brothers 42 def Edmonton 10

Bye: Ivanhoe Knights

STORY AND PHOTOS BY

In Round 12, the Tully Tigers Under 14 rugby league team registered a draw against Cairns Brothers.

The Tully Tigers Under 15 rugby league team defeated Ivanhoe Knights in Round 12.