Wet Tropic Times, 2023, August 17, Newspaper Edition

A local trio go off-road in Variety Bash to raise funds for children in need

STORY AND PHOTO BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ROBERT KOPP, Alf Gullotta and Sam Corica from Innisfail have gone off the beaten track in Car 409 for a worthy cause, participating in this year’s Variety Bash, raising funds for Variety - The Children’s Charity of Queensland.

Madonna and Chubb Stevens from Mackay will drive the AW 409 2004 Toyota Landcruiser Ute (supply vehicle).

On Tuesday, Kopp, Corica and Gullotta set off in a 10-day Variety Bash from Toowoomba to Cairns from August 15 - 24.

Their Neverland-themed 1970 VF Ford Valiant station wagon stood out from the 80+ other Bash vehicles, decked out with a plywood pirate boat with sails complete with flashing lights, designed and built by Robert Kopp.

This year’s route, which started in Toowoomba, included stopovers in Surat, Morven, Lara Wetlands, Clermont, Mackay, The Rocks, Ingham, Mareeba and finished in Cairns.

Along the way, bashers will visit and have lunch stops at 18 schools, including Mt Fox, Blackhall, Barcaldine, Nebo, Collinsville, Surat and Clermont State Schools, ranging from 7 students up to 244.

Alf and Antoinette Gullotta, Helen and David Regan, Robert and Clare Kopp will take part in the Variety 4WD

Adventure from Canberra to Yarra Valley in November, with Kopps in Car 409, Regans in vehicle 707, a 2023 Ford Ranger and Gullottas in vehicle 91, a 2013 Toyota Hilux.

Robert Kopp is the most experienced, having participated in 18 Variety Bashes, Alf Gullotta, 9 and Sam Corica, 13.

Funds raised enable Variety - the Children’s Charity to provide grants of equipment, services and scholarships to assist sick, disadvantaged or special needs children in achieving their dreams and reaching their full potential.

This annual event, which started in 2003, would only be such a success with the all-year-round support and generosity of local businesses, tradesmen and sponsors.

So far, Car 409 and AW 409 are taking part in the Bash from Toowoomba to Cairns and have already raised $18,000.00, whilst vehicles 707 (Regans), 409 (Kopp) and 91 (Gullotta) 4WD Adventure have also raised $18,000.

All monies raised go directly to Variety and not to any individuals/team members participating in the events.

All event levies are paid by the team taking part and not from any funds raised.

The crew wished to thank Bernie from Geraldton GrafX, who has created themed signage on Car 409, 4WD 409 and AW 409 since 2003.

Their adventures would not be possible without the generosity of their sponsors, Dynamic Timbers, Adbri Masonry, Micale Cabinets, Goodyear Autocare Australia, Innisfail, Raine & Horne, Hurney & Partners, Cairns Hardware, Innisfail Mini Skip Hire, Maurice Grasso Motors, Findex, FNQ

Roofing Solutions, Andersens Emerald, Matchport Materials Handling, and Topcon Builders.

A special mention to Innisfail Pro Motors, Phil Heathwood, Reithmuller (Crowies Paints, Tully), Advanced Auto, Bursons Auto Parts, Innisfail and Col’s Upholstery for getting them on the road.

Robert Kopp, Sam Corica and Alf Gullotta from Innisfail have embarked on this year’s Variety Bash in their Neverland-themed 1970 VF Ford Valiant from Toowoomba to Cairns.

dispensing could create pharmacy oligopoly

ON BEHALF OF BOB KATTER KAP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR KENNEDY

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KATTER’S Australian Party MP Bob Katter said he would be supportive of the Coalition’s disallowance motion (now delayed) on the government's 60-day dispensing policy, fearing the changes would destroy communities and create a pharmaceutical “big two”. The proposed changes set for September 1 will allow patients to purchase 60 days’ worth of medication

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with one script – effectively halving the income of the chemist, and allowing larger businesses with a stronger buying power to out compete smaller community operations.

Mr Katter immediately and urgently raised the alarm over the proposal when contacted by dozens of pharmacists in his electorate in April, stating smaller pharmacies feared medication shortages would lead to a “drugs tug-of-war.”

“So if you don’t have the medication, where are all the customers going to go – to whomever has them obviously – the big two,” Mr Katter said.

“If you have an oligopoly in supermarkets in relation to food, you might go hungry, however if you have and oligopoly in relation to pharmacy you may die.”

“The short-term sugar hit out of this was supposed

to help with the cost of living but anyone that thinks a short-term benefit offset by an oligopoly in the industry are so brainless that I hope they never express their opinion in public again.

“The big two in the industry are forced to reduce their prices to meet what village pharmacies prices are offering, however if we don’t have the village pharmacies then nobody is forcing them to reduce their prices.

“And we can’t be taking community pharmacies for granted, they’re leaders in our towns with sports and business.”

Mr Katter said he wanted to thank the Pharmacy Guild led by Trent Twomey and all the pharmacists in his electorate who passionately raised the issue with him.

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Local athlete Sharnie Nelson is primed to represent Australia in CrossFit at the Masters League Games

Carana Hair and Beauty Salon for four years.

Nelson, a relative newcomer to the sport, first started with weightlifting and soon became hooked.

“I just love the sport as it makes me feels amazing. I have achieved things I never thought possible, and the team spirit and family aspect at the gym is amazing.”

CrossFit combines Olympic weightlifting, gymnastics and cardio (rowing, running, cycling and swimming). It is constantly varied in weight and intensity.

The Masters League Games will attract 400 competitors from Australasia, including athletes from New Zealand and Asia, who participate with 18 athletes in Nelson’s age division.

Nelson follows a program prepared by her coach and trains five full days per week and one day of cardio (running, cycling, swimming), which includes 45 minutes of weightlifting and conditioning of 15 - 20 minutes.

Her staged training regime will see her weights increase and six to seven weeks before the Games will ramp up her conditioning to increase her strength and speed.

Nelson has been competing since 2020 and participates in local CrossFit competitions in Cairns and Innisfail.

Nelson teamed up with Emily Canu and Josephine Borsato in June and won her first CrossFit competition at CHALK Cairns.

She aims to complete her Certificates 3 and 4 in Fitness this year, enabling her to do coaching and personal training at the gym.

Brothers Leagues Club, Laudham Park Loam and Sand, Townsville and Carana Hair and Beauty Salon have generously sponsored Nelson, with further fundraisers events planned.

MARIA GIRGENTI

LOCAL athlete Sharnie Nelson, from Primed FightnFit Gym, Innisfail, has gained selection to represent Australia in CrossFit at the Masters League Games at Rotorua Energy Events Centre, New Zealand, from October 27 - 29.

The mother of three nominated and registered for the online component of the Masters League Games, which involved a four-week program of different workouts.

At each weekly workout, her coach Erin Higgins Nelson judged her, and Nelson registered her completed times, weights and repetitions, as well as submitted video footage.

In the online component, Nelson finished third in Queensland in her respective age division (40 - 45 years).

Then Nelson travelled to Brisbane to compete against the other top five Queensland competitors in her division, where she finished second.

As Nelson finished in the top two, she gained selection to compete in New Zealand and is the only Far North Queensland athlete.

Nelson was born and raised in Innisfail, having completed her schooling at Flying Fish State School and Innisfail State High School.

A hairdresser for 25 years, Nelson has worked at

Sharnie Nelson is gearing up to represent Australia in CrossFit at the Masters League Games in New Zealand.

Sharnie Nelson (left) and her coach Erin Higgins at the gym.

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Tully

Mostly sunny 14 - 27

Mission Beach

Mostly sunny 16 - 25 Innisfail

Mostly Sunny 14 - 27

Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham

Mostly Sunny 11 - 27

Cardwell

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Tully

Partly cloudy 12 - 25

Mission Beach

Mostly sunny 16 - 24

Innisfail

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St John's School, Silkwood students' Always reaching for new Heights' in 2023

MARIA GIRGENTI

ST JOHN'S School, Silkwood, started the year with 68 students, which included 11 Preps and has three class structures of Prep - Year 1/2, Years 3/4 and Years 5/6.

The school community welcomed new Year 5/6 teacher

Nerissa Camilleri, Prep teacher

Rosemarie Pensini and Father Hilary Flynn, Silkwood's priest in residence, who conducts school visits and Masses.

New Principal, Linda Gaia, officially appointed in May, started at the school in 1999 and has been involved as a learning support teacher, Social Emotional Learning Coordinator, APRE, upper and lower schoolteacher, and upper schoolteacher since 2001.

This year's core focus is improving student grammar, punctuation, numbers and algebra outcomes.

St John's has updated IT equipment with new laptops for upper school students and the use of one-to-one two-in-one laptops.

In Term 1, Sultana

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Constructions completed a new toilet block at the school, which includes accessible toilet/shower facilities, parents changing tables, as well as purpose-made cleaner storage.

Local music teacher, Miss Natasha De Faveri, provides keyboard lessons at the school, and Helen Belbin runs Move and

Groove fitness classes.

St John's 2023 leadership team

School captain: Max Vice-captain: Tayla

McKillop sports house: Clayton (captain) and Scarlett (vice-captain)

Francis' sports house: Sean (captain) and Jake (vice-captain)

Justice Squad: Audrey (President), Ned (Vicepresident), Luke (Treasurer), Claire and Noori (Fundraising officers), Max and Tayla (Media

officers) and Billy and Oakley (committee members).

The Justice Squad members run activities such as 100 boards, Shrove Tuesday pancakes, raising funds for St Vincent de Paul Society Winter Appeal and Project Compassion.

Last year's NAPLAN results saw St John's Year 5 students Number 8 out of all Far North primary schools and one of only two in the top 10 from the Cassowary Coast.

St John's has 'one-stop' learning with an onsite St

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Light Bearer

A Light-bearer is a disciple of Christ called to intentionally care for, encourage & link members of the Body of Christ. They are also known as helpers, assistants, servants, caregivers, facilitators, mediators, communication officers, ambassadors, delegates, administrators & coordinators, to name a few.

Light bearer, Where are you?

Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

Matthew 5:15 NIV

Do not proclaim God's words with your mouth but meet with darkness when all is said and done. Do not allow your uncrucified flesh to become your master.

For whatever is hidden is meant to be disclosed, and whatever is concealed is meant to be brought out into the open.

Mark 4:22 NIV

Stay in the light. Do not choose to dance with darkness and money. Do not be entertained by these things. What are the things of this world if not your Idol?

For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced

John's Catholic Community Kindergarten for children aged 3 - 5 years, run by qualified teacher Cheryl Piotto.

The school has an active P&F Association that meets regularly and organise fundraising activities throughout the year, such as pie drives, lamington drive, discos, raffles and free dress days.

In 2023, St John's School, Silkwood, celebrates 75 years of providing quality education, whilst the Kindergarten celebrates 22 years.

themselves with many griefs.

1 Timothy 6:10 NIV

Light Bearer, Where are you?

Don't allow raw emotions to lose; your words to cause destruction. Why, Light Bearer, do you ignore God's conviction?

Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not be.

James 3:10 NIV

"Even now," declares the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning." Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.

Joel 2:12-13 NIV

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Principal Linda Gaia and teacher Lisa de Buck with St John’s State School Year 6 leadership team and Justice Squad members. Absent: Audrey and Claire.

Client-focused family practice, Hogan and Associates CPA celebrated 90 years in business

MARIA GIRGENTI

THIS year, HOGAN & Associates CPA, incorporating Patrick Hogan & Hogan, celebrated 90 years in business and held a special event at the Johnstone Shire Hall last month to celebrate this milestone with 110 past and present clients.

Current clients, Thelma Mellick and Alf Strano are among those who have had the most extended association with the firm.

Roscoe’s Piazza catered for the event; Sweet Creations by Amy made the cake pops, Cheryl-Lee Florist, table centrepieces and balloons, whilst Russell Signage made the banners and coasters.

Terence Hogan’s grandfather, Patrick Hogan’s chosen profession was medicine; however, because of his brother’s injuries during World War I, which consequently impacted his family physically and emotionally, he chose accounting.

Patrick Hogan commenced his professional career in 1921 at Cummins and Campbell Ltd in Cairns and qualified as an accountant in 1927.

He gained employment with A L Nevitt & Co Public Accountants in Cairns before relocating to Innisfail to become an accountant/taxation officer with Innisfail District Canegrowers.

In 1933, Patrick Hogan opened his own practice, and as it expanded, he rented and refurbished the second floor of the Commercial Banking Company of Sydney, located on the corner of Edith and Rankin Streets, and later rebranded the National Australia Bank.

Patrick enlisted in RAAF in 1942, where he served until 1945. Upon his return in 1946, his practice was looked after by other senior accounting staff. He continued working on his business with good faith and determination until his untimely death in 1974.

Terence’s father, Michael, joined his father in the practice in 1968, thus establishing the firm Patrick Hogan and Hogan.

In 1981, Mike offered Wayne Halpin a partnership, and the business evolved into Hogan and Halpin, trading as Patrick Hogan and Hogan.

With continued dedication and integrity from Michael, Wayne and their team, the practice flourished with a focus on the growth of their clients and gaining rewards from seeing them reach their full potential and succeed in their business ventures.

Hogan and Hogan was one of the first practices in the north to embrace new technology, replacing hand-written ledgers, cash books and income tax returns with computer-generated documents.

Due to scheduled renovations to what was then the NAB building, the Hogan and Halpin families decided to move to purpose-built premises at the bottom floor of Suite 1, 1 Ernest Street.

During the construction of the building, the practice rented property on the Esplanade, the current location of Riverside Dental.

When Terence Hogan came on board in 1983 as an undergraduate, he learned excellent life/business skills from his father and Wayne Halpin. He strived to uphold the business’ integrity and diligence.

Terence became a business partner in 1999, and in 2003, with guidance and support from his father, Hogan & Associates CPA was founded.

Currently, the firm employs eight staff, from bookkeepers, accountants, undergraduates and office administration, who look after clients from various industries, such as cane farmers, restaurants, cattle farmers, retail and construction.

Terence’s daughter Madeline commenced part-time work at the

practice in 2012 while undertaking business studies.

In 2015, she joined the Hogan & Associates team as a full-time accountant, the fourth-generation accountant involved in the family business.

Patrick Hogan, founder of the accounting firm which started in 1933.

Michael Hogan, carried on his father Patrick’s family accounting business.

Selia Maingay and Thelma Mellick.

Terence, Michelle and Madeline Hogan are the third and fourth generation to be involved in the family business.

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Keeping our Great Barrier Reef marked safe

SARI RUSSO

A primary concern I have, which I have mentioned before, is since returning from Sydney to Tully and starting the Cassowary Coast Independent News is, how misrepresented our independent farmers and our fisheries industry are.

I want people to understand that our farmers do not want to destroy their environment. Still, even if they did in practical terms, it only benefits them if they don’t.

Whether they live next to the Great Barrier Reef or not, they must make every effort to ensure their fertiliser stays on their soil. The reality for farmers is that any fertiliser that runs off the paddock and into the river and then to the ocean is not a good use of money for them as it does not fertilise their product.

One of the first interviews I conducted with a cane farmer showed me how much a farmer invests in ensuring little to no runoff from their farms. Now many of our farmers are BMP registered, meeting industry standards as the government requested to ensure little to no runoff from their farms to the Great Barrier Reef.

Suppose you hear the story that the creeks are still running red in the Tully Cane farming areas. In that case, I suggest you travel up into the rainforest and see that it runs red before it gets to any cane farms.

Despite how hard Australians work to protect our Great Barrier Reef, there is still a battle.

Recently the Great Barrier Reef was listed as safe.

As the Great Barrier Reef is listed as a world heritage area, Australia is obligated to UNESCO to ensure it is marked safe, or they will step in and take action.

https://whc.unesco.org/

UNESCO lists the following Factors* affecting the property identified in previous reports

• Changes to oceanic waters

• Groundwater pollution

• Marine transport infrastructure (Coastal development, including the development of ports, shipping lane impacts, and grounding of ships)

• Non-renewable energy facilities (Liquefied Natural Gas facilities)

• Marine transport infrastructure (ports)

• Other climate change impacts

• Storms

• Surface water pollution

• Temperature change

Storms in our area are rumoured to be the leading cause of our current concerns for our Great Barrier Reef. The impact of the extra freshwater on the reef is termed ‘freshwater ponding’. It has a significant effect, particularly as coral needs highsalinity water for optimal growth.

How do Australians ensure our reefs remain marked safe?

Local lease opportunities promote economic growth opportunities

CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

AT last month’s, Local Government Council Meeting, CCRC supported two local community organisations, South Mission Beach Surf Lifesaving Club and the Hinchinbrook Branch - Australian Stock Horse Society, with new lease agreements.

South Mission Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SMBSLSC) have occupied the Kennedy Esplanade site for 30 years and during that time has grown into a thriving sporting club, with over 100 members.

In addition to promoting health and fitness to its members, SMBSLSC provides essential surf lifesaving services, supports emergency services including, fire, police and ambulance, contributes to regional events such as Red Bull Defiance and provides training in critical aquatic search and rescue skills.

CCRC was pleased to grant SMBSLSC a 30-year lease renewal which also transfers all assets and improvements to the lessee.

Council appreciates the dynamic services and community interactions the Club provides, and the new lease will ensure this service can continue to enhance the quality of life for our community.

The Hinchinbrook Branch - Australia Stock Horse Society approached Council requesting a lease for the old Silkwood Soccer Grounds to establish a purposebuilt stock horse camp draft facility.

The vision for this area is to host camp drafting events with the potential to attract 1,000 to 15,000 people over their three-day events.

The Australia Stock Horse Society has a proven track record of supporting events, such as the Tully Bull and Bike Ride, and the new ten-year lease, allows their current camp draft schedule to expand in Silkwood.

The lease will present an exciting opportunity to the community, with additional training facilities, and improved facilities for members and visitors with the arrangement to retain the tennis courts for community use.

These agreements are a win-win situation for both lessee, Council and the community, who will see greater economic benefit from future events, with the activation of Silkwood and promotion of the Cassowary Coast region as a destination for camp drafting events.

The granting of these leases provides greater economic and social opportunities for community while also positively contributing to Council’s progress in reducing ongoing asset and maintenance expenditure on our register.

Weekly Bible Verse

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light.

Genesis 1:1-3

Sumac Roasted Chicken and Cauliflower

Serves: 2

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

1½ serves per portion

Ingredients

½ medium cauliflower, cut into florets

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon ground sumac

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

2 chicken tenderloins, fat trimmed

150g cherry tomatoes

2 large kale leaves, inner stem removed, roughly chopped

2 lemon wedges, to serve

2 wholegrain bread rolls

Method

PREHEAT oven to 200oC. Line a small roasting pan with baking paper.

PLACE the cauliflower florets in the pan and drizzle with half the oil. Roast for 15 minutes.

COMBINE the sumac and paprika on a plate. Using a clean plastic bag, add remaining oil and chicken and toss to coat before covering chicken pieces with spices.

ADD tomatoes and the chicken to the roasting pan and cook for 5 minutes.

ADD kale to the roasting pan, basting with pan juices. Roast for a further 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked.

SERVE with lemon wedges and a bread roll on the side.

Recipe courtesy of Cynthia Daniels, Maleny Branch

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

Have Your Say on the September School Holiday Movies and Community Road Safety Education Grant Now Open

2023 North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards - Nominations Now Open

Save the date for The North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards to be held on Friday 10 November 2023.

The awards recognise and foster excellence in our region’s tourism industry and provides a platform to acknowledge the people, places, organisations and events that have gone above and beyond to offer superior tourism experiences to visitors in the Townsville North Queensland region. Key dates are as follows:

• Nominations opened on Tuesday 8 August 2023;

• Nominations close on Monday 28 August 2023;

• Public voting opens on Tuesday 5 September 2023;

• Public voting closes on Tuesday 10 October 2023; and

• Awards Gala Event to be held on Friday 10 November 2023. For further information, please visit Townsville Enterprise website, North Queensland Tourism and Events Awards page https://pulse.ly/zuhx9kp1q0.

Have Your Say - September School Holiday Movies

In addition to Council's September Mega Movie Weekend, we are seeking ideas from residents on possible movies to bring back to the JL Kelly Theatre over the 2023 September School Holidays.

To ‘Have your Say’, interested community members are required to complete the survey by 11.59pm Wednesday 23 August 2023 by visiting https://bit.ly/3P7BTiV.

Sensory Storytime

Babies and toddlers will enjoy play based learning with hands-on sensory play activities designed to encourage development of fine and gross motor skills. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions or discuss concerns with a Queensland Health Clinical Nurse. Baby scales are also supplied as well as educational material.

What: Sensory Storytime with First 5 Forever

When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month

Time: 10.30am

Where: Hinchinbrook Shire Library

Cost: Free

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.

Renewal invoices for 2023-2024 have been issued.

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

Community Road Safety Education Grant Now Open

Community Road Safety Education Grants provide an opportunity for not-for-profit groups to support local road safety initiatives that drive a change in behaviours and attitudes to road safety in local communities.

Vietnam Veteran’s Day 2023

The community is invited to attend the Ingham Cenotaph on Friday 18 August 2023 from 10.45am for an 11.00am service, as we continue to honour the service and sacrifice of all Vietnam veterans.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Council is excited to offer the following opportunities:

• Grants Advisor.

Applications close 5.00pm Thursday 17 August 2023.

• Operator (Mower).

Applications close 5.00pm Thursday 24 August 2023.

• Corporate Governance and Risk Advisor.

Applications close 5.00pm Tuesday 29 August 2023.

• Human Resources Manager.

Applications close 9.00am Monday 4 September 2023.

For further information visit Council's website, Careers at Council page or scan the QR code below.

Please contact the Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 4776 4614 for further information.

First 5 Forever is a State Government and State Library of Queensland initiative which directly supports parents and caregivers in providing key language and literacy skills to our region’s under 5’s.

Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities

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.

Food Business Licence Renewals

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

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 23/11 - Construction of Taylors Beach Revetment Wall.

Tender closes 2.00pm Monday 4 September 2023.

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

WORKS NOTICE

MOUNT FOX ROAD REPAIR

Council wishes to advise that intermittent pavement repair works commenced on Mount Fox Road Mount Fox on Tuesday 15 August 2023.

Ongoing works will occur between 7.00am and 4.00pm weekdays and possibly some Saturday’s. Possible delays and a number of traffic conditions will be in place during these times until Friday 1 September 2023, weather permitting.

Council would like to thank the community for their patience and understanding for the duration of works.

For further information on current roadworks, please visit Council’s website, Roadworks page or contact Council on 4776 4671.

4776 4600

This grant aims to support Queensland communities with the development and delivery of effective road safety education initiatives that support people to be safer road users.

Applications close 5.00pm Friday 29 September 2023

For further information or to apply, please visit Department of Transport and Main Roads website https://bit.ly/3OVz8kh.

Growing Disconnect: The Ag Industry Training Gap

last five years, only 250 TAFE students statewide had completed a Certificate III in Agriculture and only six of those students completed the course in North Queensland.

“WHEN I quizzed the Minister about what plans were in place for TAFE Queensland to attract more people into the agricultural sector, I wasn’t very inspired by the departmental response,” Mr Dametto said.

“Currently the big plan put in place by the Government is to fund the Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP) in Queensland high schools. The program offers no incentive for students to show an interest in agriculture, it’s just something they might elect to do if their school happens to participate in the program.

ON BEHALF OF NICK DAMETTO, HINCHINBROOK MP AND KATTER’S AUSTRALIAN PARTY (KAP) DEPUTY LEADER

HINCHINBROOK MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto, used his time during Budget Estimates to question the Minister for Training and Skills Development, the Hon. Di Farmer, about the Government’s plans to bolster the agricultural industry’s skilled workforce capability.

The Hinchinbrook MP’s concerns arose after receiving the Minister’s response to a Question on Notice earlier this year that revealed in the

DREAM COME TRUE”

WE are excited to announce the opening of a new mechanical workshop located at 198 Edith Street, Innisfail. These premises have been serving our community for many decades under the name of “Innisfail Exhaust”, and it is ready to serve again

under the name “INNISFAIL MOTORS GROUP.”

Innisfail motors group features Brand new High-Quality equipment and offers excellent knowledge and service to our region. We offer Mechanical and computerised diagnostics and repairs,

including transmission, comprehensive logbook services, suspension, tyres, brakes, batteries and accessories.

We have been local for many years, and our Focus is to serve for many years to come.

“SERVE AND SERVE SOME MORE”.

“On top of that, we’re being told by industry that although agricultural courses exist in some schools, there is no specialty training available for those who teach it. To have teachers lacking industry experience or specialist knowledge, I question how students are going to get the most out of school based agricultural courses or programs.

“During the Estimates Hearing we heard how millions of dollars is being poured into TAFE Queensland’s ‘centres of excellence’, as well as various other funds and strategies, all intended to deliver a skilled workforce for the Ag industry.

“This all sounds very impressive, but for the industries sake I hope Labor isn’t just trying to dazzle us with dollars instead of brilliance. TAFE Queensland must start to increase their output if we are to see a return on this investment.

“I don’t know how much horse riding or cane planting gets done in these flash news learning centres, but I suspect it isn’t much. They’ve completely missed the mark when it comes to simple, old school farm skills that are essential if anyone is going to play a “dirt under the fingernails” role in Ag.

“This Government can’t deny that they have dropped the ball on Ag training, one person in North Queensland per year obtaining a certificate III in Agriculture is an embarrassment. Hopefully, this balls up will be the wake- up call necessary to snap this Government and TAFE Queensland into gear.

“Industry experts are saying, ‘what did the State Labor Government expect after formalising their decision to close Queensland’s Agricultural Training Colleges without doing anything meaningful to fill the void’.

“I’m not here to point out the short falls of government without also putting forward a commitment to work with industry and government to come up with solutions to deliver locally facilitated skills-based training, but we need to start working the ground on this one soon if we have any chance of cropping the next Ag workforce of the future.”

Hinchinbrook MP and KAP Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto.

Thursday,

August 17,

2023 QSL Grower Representative Member election results

QSL Managing Director and CEO Greg Beashel thanked those who participated in the elections, either as a candidate or voter, and congratulated those who were elected as QSL Grower Representative Members for the next term.

“The QSL Grower Representative Member role is a volunteer position, so we truly appreciate the time that they dedicate to the position, away from farm and other industry commitments, and the contribution they make to both QSL and the industry we serve,” Mr Beashel said.

“Providing an important communication link between QSL and growers throughout Queensland, the QSL Grower Representative Members are a pivotal part of our business. They deliver valuable feedback which is vital to driving innovation in all areas of QSL.”

The following growers have been appointed Grower Representative Members for the new three-year term:

Bartrac Toyota…A legacy of service!

In addition to the new group of elected representatives, both the Australian Cane Farmers Association Limited (ACFA) and the Queensland Canegrowers Organisation Limited (QCGO) have one appointed representative each, taking the total number of Grower Representative Members to 21. ACFA Chairman Don Murday is the current ACFA-appointed member, while the current QCGO representative is QCGO Chairman Owen Menkens.

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Bartrac Toyota recently received recognition for 45 Years as a Toyota Dealer during the Toyota Awards.

Their commitment to servicing the community is as strong as ever with a fully-equipped workshop, soon to include wheel alignment and EV Charging capability.

Employees are an integral part of the business and there are several positions available currently. With the retirement of Lou Piccio (after nearly 34 years of service), applications are also welcome for the position of salesperson.

The iconic Toyota models continue to tick all the boxes, and with the new Prado anticipated in 2024 it’s a good time to check out the showroom.

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WELL, it is that time of year again. Time for a Farm walk!

Next Tuesday, August 22, we will stage the annual Tully Variety Management Group (TVMG) farm walk on the TSL Jenkins farm off Leichhardt Road in Riversdale.

This event will be similar to the one held last year on the same site, where growers can see how the new and newer cane varieties bred by SRA grow, particularly ones that have only just been released to the industry, like SRA 32 and SRA 37.

We will also have the CCS curve trend data from mobile mill sampling, which started in June, plus some biomass data to predict what kind of yields in terms of t//ha can be expected from these newer varieties in different parts of the Tully region.

The TSL Jenkins farm site is in a fairly waterloggedprone ground, which is precisely where such a variety

Most varieties will perform in better soil, but we want to know how they can perform in more adverse conditions, and after the recent rain, there has been plenty of harsh conditions for the Varieties to deal with.

The site has been expanded since last year with a new planting of 19 varieties to complement the 23 that are now 1st ratoon. The TSL Farm Manager Sean Hodgson and his team have all carried out this work.

The event on August 22 will start at 3 pm for 3.30 pm, and after the farm walk, which will take about an hour, we will discuss the following:

a) Early Season update summary - Greg Shannon

b) Crop Ripener programme update - Greg Shannon and Peter Reed

1.TCPSL update – Peter Sutherland

d) SRA update – Phil Patane.

e) Closing remarks – John Edwards (TSL) and Bryce Macdonald (Tully Canegrowers)

All growers and industry people, including anyone

from the South Johnstone and Herbert regions, are welcome. The information that SRA will provide, in particular, will apply to the wider area covered by the Wet Tropic Times.

The event will finish around 5.30 pm, followed by drinks.

The TSL Jenkins Farm TVMG site will again be the venue for the 2023 Farm Walk on August 22

Greg Shannon

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 Service,

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

Delegates visit growers in the Herbert District to understand and observe the impact that regional program on-ground activities are having on improving farming practices and water quality

CANEGROWERS HERBERT RIVER

A team of six delegates of the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) recently met with Herbert District growers to see a sample of the work funded under the Reef Trust Partnership, including the Lower Herbert Water Quality Program (LHWQP).

It was an opportunity for delegates to speak with on ground staff and growers and learn how the Lower Herbert Water Quality Program has had an impact and why funding like this is important for water quality and practice changes.

The new DCCEEW team were keen to get an ‘on the ground’ perspective from funding recipients and key stakeholders, with the feedback giving them a better understanding and appreciation of the information they receive through the progress reports, annual work plans and reports.

Herbert Grower Chris Bosworth said extension staff on ground building relationships is important for the success of programs and builds trust with growers.

“Finding staff to stay in the district has been an ongoing challenge but we are working towards getting young school leavers interested in the sugar industry to keep them living and working in our community,” said Mr Bosworth.

The LHWQP is giving growers the tools, knowledge, and innovation to make changes quicker than they would without the support and advocate for the sugar industry to be more environmentally and financially sustainable.

Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor and Grower Ramon Jayo said growers value their land and the environment and rely on the land to make a living.

“We want to look after it and programs like the LHWQP help to accelerate practice changes. Without them it would be a lot harder to make changes, especially after a tough season,” said Mr Jayo.

The Lower Herbert Water Quality Program aims to prevent 140 tonnes of dissolved inorganic nitrogen from entering the Great Barrier Reef lagoon from the Herbert

River catchment each year. Under the Reef 2050 plan to reduce runoff of dissolved inorganic nitrogen the Herbert River is one of the highest priority river catchments. The $16.2 million program is funded by the partnership between the Australian Government’s Reef Trust and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation with coordination support provided by CANEGROWERS Herbert River.

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Bowls News

Ingham Ladies Bowls

CHAMPIONSHIP Triples Final was a game worth watching:

The lead changed several times, ending with the team of N. Evans, J. Fenoglio, M. Spano defeating A. Foti, G. Cockrell, E. Piotto 22/19.

Social play:

I Byrnes, T. Mawson, M. Moore 18 v D. Tomba, J. Johnson, K. Rotondo and S. Ryan 18/15 D. Gosney, J. Casanovas, A. Rutherford v R. Doherty, B. Eddleston, L. Melvin 17.

Social play only next week 1.30 pm start. All welcome.

B Eddleston, B Mc Kinnon, R Basaglia & A Torielli 2722 (17 points to 10)

R Sutherland, N Evans & F Pallanza def D Tomba, S Cotton & G Torrisi 21-20 (16 points to 10)

Happening at our club this week.

Phone 47762117 or 0487240397 to nominate for any of the following games.

NO barefoot bowls this week due to the Theatre restaurant being held.

Men’s Pairs will be held on Friday at 2:15 pm

Names into the club by 1:45 pm

F Pallanza on pairs duty for Aug 18.

Mixed Social bowls played every Sunday at 1:30 pm

Names on the board by 12:30 pm.

On roster for Aug 20.

Bar: J Hamlyn

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

AT last, Innisfail Ladies were able to enjoy a lovely afternoon of social bowls without any rain last Wednesday.

During the game, Eileen Hamann was able to offer some valuable coaching for newer players.

In social games, Eileen Hamann, Marilyn Allen and Jan Dunn 15 defeated Helen Paterson, Dian Catelan and Carol Cash 11.

Ann Rule, Sue Morrison, Jan Edgerton and Diana O’Brien 20 defeated Dell Steve, Maisie Smith, Margaret Johnston and Catrina Cook 12.

Ladies are looking forward to participating in Innisfail Bowls Club’s centenary celebrations this week.

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

Tomorrow, Friday, August 18 is the official day of Innisfail Bowls Club’s centenary celebrations starting at 1.00 pm.

All club members are requested to wear full uniform for a photo shoot.

Highlights of the afternoon includes unveiling of the plaque, burying of the time capsule, cutting of the Centenary cake and afternoon tea.

This Saturday evening is the Club’s centenary dinner, followed by Club Selected Triples on Sunday with one game of 14 ends.

The cards will be called at 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start and $10 green fees include afternoon tea.

Please wear club uniform, there will be a free sausage sizzle at 12.00 pm and prize money of $150 awarded to the winning team and $75 for runners-up.

Tully bowls

GREAT weather for Bowls!

Wednesday Afternoon, August 9:

Team 1Gavin Buick/Betty Cochrane/Toni Buick (12)

v Team 2 Steve Davis/Joy Pears (6)

Team 3 Judy Hood /Lyn Davis (6) v Team 4 (10)

Team 5 Ray Downing/Hazel Rose (5) v Team 6 Joanne Townsend/Jan Forsyth (16)

Second game

Team 1 (9) v Team 4 (5), Team 2 (13) v Team 5 (8) Team 6 (8) v Team 3 (7)

Sunday Afternoon, August 13:

Team 1 Peter Smith/Jason Harrop/Kobie (14) v Team 2 Lyn Newland/Kim Harrop/Jan Forsyth (2)

Team 3 Ray Downing/Joan Mercer/Mary Bacic/Toni Buick (11) v Team 4 John Taylor/Val Zamora/Ian Revie (7)

Team 5 Lino Ceccto/Jack Forsyth/ Bev Harrop (11) v Team 6 Rod Tennant/Pauline Edwards/Hazel Rose (7)

Team 7 Robyn Brunello/Joanne Townsend/Joy Pears (7) v Team 8 Rita Pezzutto/ Lou Brunello/Rita Hudson (16)

After Smoko

Team 1 (19) v Team 8 (4).. Team 2 (11) v Team 7 (11).. Team 3 (9) v Team 6 (9).

Team 4 (7) v Team 5 (7)

Winning Team Peter Smith/Jason Harrop/ Kobie Club Mixed Consistency Finals. Peter Smith defeated Joanne Townsend.

Club Championship Ladies Pairs. Joanne Townsend/ Marilyn Hagley defeated Bev Achilles/Judy Hood.

Local Bowlers from Tully Compete in State Titles

Ingham Bowls

MEN’S Pairs results for August 11:

Prize winning team was Rob Sutherland & Terry Goerge defeating Allan Johnson & Graham Byrnes

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J Harrop & I Muldowney def BG Brierley & A Cole 27-12

T Mawson & S Cotton def P Ryan & R Peterson 2013

Mixed social bowls results for Aug 13:

Prize winning team was J Holmes, J Craven & L Mahon defeating L Deal, D Horsley & J Piotto 27-10 (21 points to 10)

A Foti, C Deal, J Eddleston & E Piotto def A Johnson, J Fenoglio, A Di Bella & S Richards 24-11 (18 points to 9)

H McKinnon, P Reyland, D Piotto & R Cantatore def

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

TWENTY-FIVE bowlers were on the green for Thursday afternoon social bowls and the winning team was Doug Juhas, Sam Pagano and Bill Hoskins.

A member of the Tully Bowls Club competed in the State Titles for Multi Disability bowlers recently held in Mackay. Rod Bradley partnered a friend from Bundaberg (Annette Goldsworthy) in the Disability Pairs and he also competed in the Disability Singles.

The pairing won four out of five of their matches and this was enough to entitled them to compete for the bronze medal. In the Bronze medal game, their opponents were two Qld representatives (one of them having competed for Australia at a Commonwealth Games). They were unsuccessful in this game, finishing fourth in the pairs.

Rod had success in his five singles matches, winning two out of three matches on the first day. His first opponent on the second day was the Commonwealth Games competitor and his second was an ex Qld Representative. He lost both of these matches, playing well in both, and losing the second match at the last end. This match going the full period of two hours fifteen minutes.

Winning Team: M Spano, J Fenoglio & N Evans

Runners up: A Foti, G Cockrell and E Piotto

Marilyn Allen, Jan Dunn, Carol Cash and Dian Catelan kept a close eye on the bowls head.

Innisfail ladies, Jan Edgerton, Margaret Johnston, Catrina Cook and Sue Morrison on the green last Wednesday.

SPORT

Silkwood Clay Target Club August shoot results - August 6

EVENT 1 - 25 Target Double Barrel

AA - 1st: Barry Bosworth (Herbert River) 25/25; Ron Gough (Silkwood) 25/25

Golf News

Innisfail Golf Club

LAST weekend, the weather Gods finally smiled down at Innisfail Golf Club, with players hoping for finer weather ahead.

A big thank you to new sponsors for the 2023-2024 golfing year, with Darren from Drummond sponsoring IGC's Monthly Medal prizes. Dynamic Timbers & Tech Tune have come on board as silver sponsors.

The new sponsors' signage installation has started, which will soon see new tee bed signs on the course.

The Gordonvale crew have two race days where they cannot play, so they play in Babinda and Innisfail on those days, and both clubs travel to Gordonvale to compete for the title.

A group of 14 travelled to Gordonvale to play the three-club challenge. Tough conditions on the course, and the Innisfail crew just missed the title but had an enjoyable day out mixing with the three clubs.

Congratulations to Ian Street

A - 1st: Santo Greco (Silkwood) 25/25; Barry Lansdown (Silkwood) 25/25; Brian Harrison (Shepparton) 25/25

B - 1st: Bruce Hall (Melbourne) 24/25; Alf Strano (Silkwood) 24/25

C - 1st: Peter Turner (WVCTC) 24/25; 2nd: Peter Neilsen (Silkwood) 22/25

Event 2 - 50 Target Point Score

AA - 1st: Michael Thurston (Silkwood) 148/150; 2nd: Ron Gough (Silkwood) 152/156; 3rd: Barry Bosworth (Herbert River) 151/156

A - 1st: Brian Harrison (Shepparton) 152/159; 2nd: Joe Zappala (Silkwood) 149/159; 3rd: Timothy Friend (Canberra) 157/165

B - 1st: John Stella (Silkwood) 129/150; 2nd: Sandra Crapella (Silkwood) 128/150; 3rd: Alf Strano (Silkwood) 131/156

C - 1st: Peter Turner (WVCTC) 142/150; 2nd: Allan Millwood (Silkwood) 124/150; 3rd: Lazlo Szabo (Silkwood) 121/150

Event 3 - 50 Target Continental

AA - 1st: Ron Gough (Silkwood) 54/54; 2nd: Paul Crapella (Silkwood) 53/54; 3rd: Michael Thurston (Silkwood) 74/76

A - 1st: Brian Harrison (Shepparton) 49/50; 2nd: Joe Zappala (Silkwood) 47/50; 3rd: Timothy Friend (Canberra) 50/54

B - 1st: Sandra Crapella (Silkwood) 45/50; 2nd: John Stella (Silkwood) 42/50; 3rd: Alf Strano (Silkwood) 41/50

C - 1st: Peter Turner (WVCTC) 48/50; 2nd: Peter Neubecker (Silkwood) 38/51; 3rd: Lazlo Szabo (Silkwood) 37/51.

for a fantastic performance at the July 15 - 16 Mossman Open.

After a shaky first day, Street turned it on in the final ten holes to claim the B-Grade Gross and Senior champion.

Innisfail juniors Caine Cockle and Gattera performed well in the Atherton Open on August 5 - 6.

On day two, Gattera almost had a hole-in-one and finished with an NTP and Ladies C-Grade Nett Runner up.

Caine Cockle shot his personal best round on day

two with a couple of lovely birdies and a great short game to finish as Men's A-Grade Nett champion.

At the El Arish Open on July 22 - 23, Jake Cockle shot the best Gross round on day two and secured third overall Gross.

Regina Gattera played her first non-junior Open at El Arish and came home with third in Ladies' Division 2 Nett, whilst Caine Cockle picked up an NTP.

After being unable to get a mower on the course for almost three weeks, the grounds crew have the course in fantastic condition.

As the Vandeleur & Todd Innisfail Open draws closer, this means more hands-on the

course to help. So, please let Jake Cockle or Andrew Rose know if anyone can spare an hour or two to lend a hand.

This week’s Quiz

Craig hits his tee shot off the first tee towards OOB. Craig hits another ball but fails to call it a provisional.

What is the ruling?

A. Craig can choose whichever ball he wants.

B. Craig must continue with the original ball.

C. Craig must abandon the original ball and continue play with the second ball.

Wednesday All Sporters Rained out Midway Butchers - Friday Sporters Comp Rained out

Drummond Golf CairnsMonthly Medal Rained out and rescheduled to August 19.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm

Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pmonline bookings

Sandra Crapella took aim.

Shooters who took part in SCTC’s monthly shoot on August 6. Photo: SCTC.

Mark Stella on the shooting range. Photo: SCTC.

Barry Lansdown had a break in between shooting. Photo: SCTC.

Innisfail junior golfer, Regina Gattera finished with a NTP and Ladies’ C-Grade Nett Runner up in the Atherton Open.

At the Atherton Open, Innisfail junior golfer, Caine Cockle was winner of the Men’s A-Grade Nett.

Innisfail’s, Ian Street won the B-Grade Gross and Senior champion at the Mossman Open.

Jake Cockle Jake Cockle secured third overall Gross at last month’s El Arish Open.

BeachRuns at Mission Beach

JULIE LIGHTFOOT

PALM tree-lined beaches recently became a running track for more than 140 people at the Cassowary Coast Multisport Club’s 2023 Mackays Group Beachruns@ Mission.

From the half marathon to the 1km kid’s dash, this year’s event attracted record numbers.

“A big shout out to everyone who came along to run or walk and to all our volunteers and sponsors – we loved seeing you all from near and far enjoying this event which is in its 11th year and is one of our major events for the year,” club president Richard Blanchette said

Mackays Group Beachruns@Mission features a

21km run the length of the beaches, a 10km classic, the Coral Coast Financial Services team relay event, a 5km fun run and the 1km kids dash. This year’s event was strongly supported by Mission Beach, Tully and Innisfail runners and walkers but also brought runners to the region from Cairns, Townsville and the Tablelands.

Funds raised will help junior athletes to build on their experiences by representing the region at events within Queensland and interstate.

Mackays Group Beachruns @Mission is also supported by Dunk Island Adventures, Mission Beach Resort, Community Bank Mission Beach – Bendigo Bank, Tasman Holiday Parks, Tassal Group, Wobble in Bicycles and Coral Coast Financial Services.

With Beachruns over for another year, the Cassowary Coast Multisport Club is gearing up for its major event - the Ona Mission Multisport Challenge on Sunday, September 10.

This event features ocean paddling, rainforest and island running, and a bike ride on beach, road and rainforest trails. It’s open to individuals and teams.

Find out more, and see the Beachruns results at www.ccmclub.org.au

Shane Muriata

WE are living in a generation of change! As a nation, we can all proudly say in 20 years that in the year 2023, we lived in a time of Australian Sporting history when the revolution of women's Sports finally turned the corner.

As the world's most sporting-loving country, this moment will be as crucial as our first-ever Olympic Gold medal. Never have we seen such a massive shift in the sporting landscape, and it's something we can own.

With the newly formed AFLW, NRLW, Women's Big Bash Cricket and Super Women's Rugby, it took one of the oldest sports in the world to launch Women's Sports into the future.

Soccer has been played in our country for as long as we can remember. Not too long ago, Women's Soccer was just an afterthought played in front of, at most, 70 people. How have times changed.

The 2023 Women's Soccer World Cup in Australia has progressed not only soccer but the entire world's approach and idea of what can be achieved from here on out for our young girls.

Crowds upwards of 70,000 people have been a regular count in every match, even when the Matilda's aren't playing. Sponsorship, endorsements and lives

will be changed forever, and you know what? It will be for the better.

To all the hard-working parents, coaches, trainers and anyone who encouraged and believed that their daughters should chase their dreams, for those who paved the path before it became a smooth ride, this moment belongs to you. To our Matilda's, we love you more for what you have achieved to make it possible.

Speaking of paving the way by knocking down doors are the Tully Tigers under 15s girls who will be playing the game of their lives when they suit up for their Last Dance in the Grand Final this Friday night in Cairns. With players boasting legendary surnames that belong to Rugby League royalty like Durighello, Burton, Mothe, Gutchen and Davies, it's no wonder this team will be one to watch in the decider.

As the girls were going through their paces at training, I had a chance to catch up with Super Coach Solien, Captain Patchy, and player Gutchen to get their insight into how they will fair this weekend. "We have

worked very hard; these girls deserve this chance. We have such a good balance; if we turn up ready to go, then we should do well," beamed Coach Solien.

Captain Patchy was both excited and nervous but knew they would be ready if they trained well. "We have such a great bunch, good speed, and great defenders. If we can use that, then we're a chance," said Patchy. Gun player Shiolah Gutchen also said she couldn't wait for Friday to come. "We have been waiting for this moment all year, we have trained hard, and now it's here. Hope we can do our town, families and fans proud. I just want to thank our coach, she has done so much for us. We couldn't have done it without her, we love you coach" said Gutchen.

So there you have it. In a time of Women's Sports taking the headlines for all to chase their dreams, our under-15 girls will be chasing glory when their Grand Final offers them a lifetime of memories. Hopefully, destiny awaits them. Good luck, girls.

Tully’s Under 15 Girls’ rugby league team set to clash with Innisfail in the big dance

MARIA GIRGENTI

TULLY Tigers’ and Innisfail Brothers teams were in action at Jones Park, Cairns, in Round 13 of FNQ junior rugby league fixtures at Tully Showgrounds, Stan Williams, Cairns and Alley Park, Gordonvale.

Tully Tigers’ Under 15 Girls’ team booked a grand final berth after a dominant 42 - 4 over Kangaroos. They will face their Cassowary Coast arch-rivals, Innisfail, in the big dance tomorrow (Friday) night at Jones Park, Cairns.

In their final home game of the regular season, the Tully Tigers’ Under 14 team had a convincing 48 - 12 victory over Mareeba.

Innisfail’s Under 13 team registered a 32 - 26 win against Kangaroos, whilst Tully’s Under 15 team went down by eight points to Cairns Brothers.

After 13 rounds of the FNQRL

competition, Tully Tigers’ Under 14 sits third on the ladder. The Under 15 team is in fifth, whilst Innisfail Brothers Under 13 team is in second, Under 14 in fifth and Under 15 and 16 teams in fourth.

FNQ Rugby League junior results: Round 13 - August 11 - 12

Under 13

Mareeba 38 def Tully 24

Innisfail 32 def Cairns Kangaroos Gold

26

Cairns Brothers 54 def Ivanhoe Knights

4

Cairns Kangaroos Blue 30 def Mossman

18

Edmonton 40 def Yarrabah 34

Bye: Redlynch

Under 14

Tully 48 def Mareeba 12

Innisfail vs Ivanhoe Knights (no results available)

Cairns Kangaroos 54 def Redlynch 4

Edmonton vs Suburbs (no results available)

Bye: Cairns Brothers

Under 15

Cairns Brothers 22 def Tully 14

Innisfail def Mareeba (game forfeited by Mareeba)

Cairns Kangaroos Gold 24 def Suburbs

22

Edmonton 50 def Cairns Kangaroos

Blue 6

Bye: Ivanhoe Knights

Under 15 Girls - Semi-final 1

Tully 42 def Kangaroos 4

Innisfail 52 def Atherton Red 6

Under 16

Ivanhoe Knights vs Mareeba (game forfeited by Mareeba)

Cairns Brothers 62 def Redlynch 12

Cairns Kangaroos 34 def Edmonton 16

Bye: Innisfail

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Tully Tigers’ senior rugby league teams are finals bound after triple wins against Southern Suburbs

STORY AND PHOTOS

BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON Sunday, Tully Tigers’ three senior rugby league teams travelled north. They faced Southern Suburbs at Alley Park, Gordonvale, in their final games of the regular season.

Tully Tigers finished the season on a high, with a triple threat of wins over Southern Suburbs, and for the first time since 2018, two of their teams will feature in the FNQRL finals.

Tully secured a 3020 win over Southern Suburbs in an emotionally charged A-grade clash.

Sam Schui impressed in his A-grade debut with a try and a well-deserved Man of the Match award.

Tully’s try scorers: Sam Tschui, Tupou Fifita, Zane Walsh, Paul Ketchell, Morgan Black

and Rhaymus Tomarra.

Goals: Morgan Black 3.

In Reserve grade, Tully claimed a win and finished fourth on the ladder to book a finals spot.

Tully’s try scorers: Ronald Uhila 2, Rhaymus Tomarra, Darian Burton and Jordon Ketchell.

Goals: Jordon Ketchell 3 and Luke Fitzgerald 1.

With a win in the Under 18 game, the young Tigers finished fifth and will also play finals footy.

Tully’s try scorers: Shadrach Guligo, James Muriata, Jace Taylor 2, Xzavier Carlaw, Phoenix Frazer-Cairns, Sipi Sipi and Jaiden Mothe 2.

Goals: Phoenix FrazerCairns 5/9.

On Saturday, Innisfail’s senior teams hosted Cairns Brothers at Callendar Park in their final home game.

Innisfail’s Reserve grade team clinched the

minor premiership with a win over Cairns Brothers, whilst the A-Grade side let the minor premiership slip away after they went down to Cairns Brothers.

Mareeba finished the season on top of the ladder and claimed the minor premiership and a win by Ivanhoe Knights saw them claim the top spot and the A-grade minor premiership.

Results - CDRL Round 18 fixtures - August 1213

A-Grade

Tully 30 def Southern Suburbs 20

Cairns Brothers 48 def

Innisfail 26

Mareeba 36 def Yarrabah

28

Ivanhoe Knights 78 def Edmonton 12

Atherton 34 def MossmanPort Douglas 22

Bye: Kangaroos

FNQRL A-Grade ladder

- Round 18: Ivanhoe Knights 30, Innisfail 28, Cairns Brothers 25, Kangaroos 24, MossmanPort Douglas 22, Mareeba 22, Yarrabah 22, Tully 15, Atherton 11, Edmonton 10 and Southern Suburbs 4.

Reserve-Grade

Tully 28 def Southern Suburbs 10

Innisfail 40 def Cairns Brothers 24

Mareeba 38 def Yarrabah

36

Ivanhoe Knights 54 def

Edmonton 10

Mossman Port Douglas 22 def Atherton 16

Under 18

Tully 46 def Southern

Suburbs 6

Innisfail 42 def Cairns

Brothers 36

Edmonton 16 def Ivanhoe

Knights 14

Byes: Kangaroos and Atherton

This Saturday, August 19, FNQRL action moves to Jones Park, Cairns,

for the first week of the finals series, where Tully’s Under 18 team face Innisfail and Reserve Grade clash with Cairns Brothers.

All three Innisfail senior teams have booked themselves a spot in the finals.

Shadrach Guligo dived over and scored Tully’s first try in the Under 18 clash.

Tully’s Xzavier Carlaw (with ball), a try scorer in the Under 18 game.

Rhaymus Tomarra crashed over for a Tully try in Reserve Grade and A-Grade.

Tully Reserve-grade player, Ronald Uhila (with ball) bagged two tries against Southern Suburbs.

Sam Tschui dazzled in his A-grade debut for Tully and nabbed a try.

Despite the Suburbs defence, Tully A-grade player, Zane Walsh planted the ball down for a try.

After the game A-grade team members made a final tunnel for Tully Tigers stalwart, Fabien Tauli (with ball) who will retire after the 2023 season.