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Four pieces of medical and physiotherapy equipment have been provided to Atherton Hospital courtesy of the Atherton Friends of the Foundation.
A subsidiary of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, the Atherton Friends group fundraises through weekly bingo, a shopping trolley in the hospital and other raffles, donations and fundraising activities.
Atherton Friends of the Foundation president Dianne Williams was delighted to see the equipment in place.
“Our community works so hard fundraising for the hospital and it’s so amazing to see the fruits of their labour,” Mrs Williams said.
The equipment is comprised of a trust care walker for physiotherapy, a vital signs observations tower, a zimmer dermatome and a maxi walker.
Atherton Hospital Medical Ward Nurse Unit Manager Anlin Chalakkal said the maxi walker was a great asset, particularly for bariatrics admissions with reduced mobility.
“With this new equipment, we can make sure of patient safety. Our physiotherapists
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found this very useful when they try to help the patient. Overall it has increased the staff confidence as well as patient safety and wellbeing,” Ms Chalakkal said.
The Zimmer Dermatome is an air-driven skin grafting knife to upgrade current instruments. Atherton Hospital perioperative services Nurse Unit Manager Lena Bath said it would be the first of its kind in Atherton and provides exceptional results with consistent, reliable skin graft retrieval. “This equipment will prevent Atherton’s more complex patients requiring skin grafts from being transferred to Cairns for treatment. For our community, that is about 130 patients a year who can be treated close to home in Atherton,” Ms Bath said. “We value the kind generosity of the Hospital Foundation for the purchase of this valuable equipment,” she said.
Atherton Hospital physiotherapist Amy Lockyer was grateful for the purchase a trust care walker and observations tower.
“The trust care walker can be used by people with the use of only one arm. This new walker has already been used several times on the ward for people with various arm fractures and has been vital in increasing their independence, aiding in timely equipment for home trials and ultimately speeding up discharge home from hospital,” Ms Lockyer said.
“We are very thankful to the Hospital Foundation for their funding to purchasing our new walker. “The observations tower will sit in the physiotherapy rehabilitation gym where group exercise programs, including falls prevention, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, are run. It is used to check blood pressure and oxygen before starting the exercise groups, which helps make sure everybody is fit and able to participate! The observations tower is also used by the Speech Pathologists while doing swallowing assessments to monitor the patient’s oxygen levels with much higher accuracy than the small portable monitors previously used. Allied Health has not previously owned an observations tower and are very thankful to the Hospital Foundation for providing the funding so that we now have one on hand whenever it’s needed.”
Foundation CEO Gina Hogan said it was rewarding to see the equipment in place and used as a result of fundraising activities.
“The Atherton Friends group work incredibly hard and it’s amazing to see all the end result that’s benefiting patients and staff in this community,” Mrs Hogan said.
“Kudos to the bingo ladies and all the other hard-working Atherton Friends who do so much for their community,” she said.
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17 Butler St, TULLY, 4068 1295 & IGGsToo, Banyan Plaza
Josie Raso, Luci Bultman, Bev Prescott, Dorothy Bew, Di Williams, Jo Barnes, Lyn Swan, Rosa Lee Long Phyne Dugdell and Anna Williams.
THE Cardwell RSL Sub Branch welcomed the Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter and local artist Lavinia to view the recently completed Commemorative Mural.
This event on Australia Day was organised at very short notice and the committee was delighted with the turnout.
Serves: 6
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
1 serve per portion
Ingredients
12 giant/jumbo pasta shells
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh or frozen spinach, packed 350g ricotta
½ cup parmesan
1 egg, lightly beaten
Black pepper
1 tablespoon Italian herbs
½ cup fresh basil, chopped
2 cups tomato passata
Extra parmesan, to serve
Method
THE Mission Beach Historical Society is reaching out to Cassowary Coast residents for information regarding a photograph of a boat taken in the early 1920s (see enclosed).
If you have any information, please contact Dr Valerie Boll on 0448801195.
The Mission Beach Historical Society is preparing its inaugural exhibition ‘Echo of the Past – Historical photographs from Mission Beach, 1890s – 1950s’, which will take place at the Art, Print, Frame Gallery at Mission Beach from the 14 March to the 14 April 2023.
Coinciding with the anniversary of the 1918 cyclone (10 March), a series of historic photographs (portraits, landscapes, social events and work life scenes), a slide show of photos and Djiru cultural objects will provide
an insight in the diverse history of Mission Beach.
The Mission Beach Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting all of Mission Beach’s history to ensure that future generations may fully see and appreciate the rich heritage of our community.
We meet at C4, next to the Mission Beach Tourism Information Centre, the first Thursday of the month at 10:30am. Everyone is warmly welcome!
If you are keen on local history, feel free to join the Mission Beach Historical Society.
Please contact: Dr Valerie Boll, president, 0448 801 195 / valerieboll_27@hotmail.com or Mr Ken Gray, secretary, 07 4068 7617 / kengray430@gmail.com
PREHEAT oven to 180°C and bring water to boil in large pot.
COOK pasta shells till al dente or according to packet instructions.
HEAT olive oil frypan over low heat. Add spinach and sauté for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
ADD ricotta and parmesan to cooked spinach and mix through.
ADD egg, pepper, Italian herbs and basil to spinach and cheese mixture.
POUR passata sauce into a medium casserole dish, to fill it between a quarter to halfway up the sides.
SPOON the spinach mixture into each pasta shell and place the shells in the dish, open side up. COVER dish with aluminium foil and bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
REMOVE foil and finish in the oven on broil setting for 5 minutes or until golden on top.
SERVE with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Recipe courtesy of Kathryn Howard, QCWA Cook at Home Challenge Winner
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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/.
A PASSIONATE advocate for the sugar cane industry, environmental warrior and a talented young First Nations artist were among those acknowledged with awards at the Cassowary Coast Australia Day celebrations held at the Cardwell Community Hall last Thursday.
Colin Ritchie, named as Citizen of the Year has been a long-term volunteer of various community groups in the Cassowary Coast region.
These include: the Local Ambulance Committee (26 years), foundation member of Innisfail/Babinda/Tully National Servicemen’s Association branch (early 1980s), Probus Club of Innisfail, Queensland RSL Service member for over 30 years, QFES fireman for 32 years, assisted with clean-up and repairs after Cyclones Winifred, Joy, Larry and Yasi, foundation member of Innisfail Men’s Shed (2014) and for over 20 years assisted elderly and disabled residents with maintenance/repairs.
Young Citizen of the Year, Cameron Anderson, an Innisfail State College Year 12 student, is a current school captain and Music Band captain.
In 2022, Anderson was a joint winner of the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Leadership Award.
Anderson currently volunteers at the Innisfail Mini Rail where he does train/track maintenance and cooks the sausage sizzle at the group’s monthly
events and at the monthly markets.
Mayor Mark Nolan said it was an honour to present awards to outstanding Cassowary Coast residents at the Australia Day ceremony.
“It was a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge the commitment and achievements of outstanding individuals who have volunteered their time, skills and passion to make generous and powerful contributions to the community, and inspired others to be the best they can be in their pursuit of excellence.”
Citizen of the Year: Colin Ritchie
Young Citizen of the Year: Cameron Anderson
Lifetime Contribution: Sheila Lawler (Mission Beach Lions - over 25 years/ Local Ambulance Committee)
Lifetime Contribution: Joseph Marano (over 30 years of volunteer service with a variety of groups and commitment to the sugar cane industry - 25 years)
Lifetime Contribution: Jo-Anne McElhinney (Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club - 18 years)
Community Event of the Year: Innisfail Game Fishing Club (Sam Pagano Innisfail Bill Fishing Memorial
Tournament 2022) - 60 competitors, 16 boats, and 48 billfish tagged.
Young Sports Person of the Year: Tiara Herbert (athletics/rugby league/ swimming)
Young Sports Person of the Year: Braxton D’Urso (athletics/cross country)
Sports Person of the Year: Yolanda Jenkins (cross country, netball)
Service to Sport Award: Brigid Darvenizia (Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club - 16 years)
Cultural Award: Toshandai Fejo (arts/ painting)
Young Cultural Award: Lily Darveniza (arts/music/singing/dance)
Sustainable Environment Award: Ian Shankly (revegetation/reforestation techniques/care of injured/orphaned cassowaries/wildlife friendly fencing.
Achievement Award: Robyn Smith (Cardwell Chamber of Commerce/ Cardwell Seafest/Cardwell Garden Club.
Achievement Award: Zoe Dunne (Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Group - 14 years)
Excellence and Innovation Award:
Mark Giffin (founder/owner - Rural Medical Imaging Innisfail - 16 years)
Excellence and Innovation Award: Mark and Judy Evans (Paronella Park30 years)
Excellence and Innovation Award: Randall Russell (Paradise Walk/Run Mission Beach)
LACHLAN Buckman – For his achievements in many sports, but particularly javelin. He recently competed in his first international event for javelin at the Oceania Championships where he broke the meet record and placed first in Under 18 Mens javelin (competing as a 16 year old). Lachlan has been ranked number one in Australia for javelin since 2019 and is currently ranked third in Under 17 Javelin in the Commonwealth. Lachlan was also a member of the Queensland School Boys football team at the Australian School Sport Football Championships.
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Lachlan Erba – For his achievements in many sports, particularly squash. Lachlan was selected in the Queensland New South Wales combined team to compete against New Zealand. He is the 2022 Ingham State High School Sportsman of the Year and Elite Sportsman of the Year. Lachlan was also Captain of the Queensland Squash team and is ranked number two in Queensland. Lachlan also excels in touch football and rugby league.
Grant Swarbrick – For his contributions to Herbert River Junior Rugby League over many years. Grant has held many executive positions during his involvement with the club with 2023 being his third year as President. Grant also coaches and mentors the junior teams. In 2022 he was instrumental in forming the first Herbert River Under 15 Girls Rugby League team in the Townsville competition. He also campaigned strongly in 2021 to re-form an Under 14 boys team in the competition, a team which are still playing today. In 2022 Grant’s commitment to rugby league was recognised by Queensland Rugby League and he was awarded with a trip to the State of Origin. He is passionate about getting kids of all abilities to
play and enjoy rugby league.
Nikki Crozzoletto – For her cultural contributions particularly playing violin to a very high standard. Nikki was Ingham State High School Senior Cultural Student of the Year in 2022. She has participated in all school ensemble events and also regularly plays violin at school and community events. Nikki is also a talented artist, entering her artwork in the Ingham Arts Festival and the annual Ingham Show.
Sarina Di Bella – For her volunteer involvement with Australia Day Concerts and Ingham Junior Arts Festival. Sarina has coordinated the Australia Day Concert for the past 5 years. She has also been involved with organising and running the Ingham Junior Arts Festival over a number of years. Sarina continues to be involved in coaching school students who participate in the Junior Arts Festival each year.
Tammy Collins – For her contributions to the community through organising fundraisers for Palliative Care. Tammy is a dominant, motivational and proactive force, giving up her time selflessly towards fundraising events. 100% of her fundraising efforts go to Palliative Care.
Noorla Bowling Club – Annual Noorla 4’s – In 2022 the Noorla 4’s Invitational Bowls Competition was held in November with 16 teams of four players attending. Teams from Darwin (two teams), Yeppoon, Mackay, Townsville, Brandon, Yungaburra as well as Ingham teams competed in the competition, all in great spirit, and many returning each year for a great event and for the famed “chicken and spaghetti’ put on by the Noorla ladies.
Lesley (Lex) Pryor – For her contributions to the community in her capacity as a foster carer for over
20 years. During this time Lex has cared for over 50 children. She also regularly assists members of the community who are struggling with financial and/ or social challenges by taking in their children in an unofficial capacity for as long as necessary. Lex has a special interest in helping First Nations members of our community and all eight of her current foster children are First Nations people. Lex is always willing to volunteer for anything and everything to assist in the school community. Lex is a well-known, well-loved and indispensable member of the Halifax Community, who never complains, is never too busy and never too tired to help others.
David Schofield – Nominated for his contributions to the community through a number of local clubs, including Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Ingham Gymnastics Club and Herbert River Swimming Club. He was Ingham State High School 2021 Junior School Captain and Junior Secondary Scholar. He is a young community leader always assisting and mentoring younger club members. In 2022 David was upcoming Lifesaver of the Year for Forrest Beach Surf Live Saving Club, represented North Queensland Schools at Queensland Schools Championships, and represented Herbert River Swimming at Queensland Club Championships. He also gained coaching qualifications for gymnastics.
Shire Citizen Award
Graeme Gibson – Nominated for his contributions to the community, particularly through Forrest Beach Surf Live Saving Club. Graeme has been an active member of the Club for 51 years and has held many executive positions during this time. He is still an active patrol member and is a life member of Forrest Beach and North Barrier Branch. Graeme has also been involved in local rugby league for a number of years as coach and Senior First aider. He is also a life member of Herbert River Junior Rugby League and Senior Crushers. He is an excellent role model who always shows respect to the young and the community, always helping out anyone in need. Graeme recently had the honour of being selected to carry the Queens Baton in recognition to his commitment to community.
THIS is something that we ask ourselves a lot.
This is a pivotal question for me this year, particularly since we are starting a new year, and I need to think about the changes coming up for life and company this year. The new advertising that will be on offer, having a baby and how I will manage these changes.
I was asked just yesterday whether I had made plans to manage my company whilst the priority of my life is set to change dramatically to looking after a newborn.
Who am I going to be in this new season? This has been a significant puzzle in my mind. How do I manage to be a mother and a business owner? I have struggled to think about the best way for this to happen.
After having this conversation during the day, in the evening, I attended a church meeting where I was overwhelmed by the potential support that is on the way in my life.
I am talking pre-emptively, but when people in your life are trustworthy and support you no matter what, you know things will always work out.
My parents are both strong supporters of their children. Not perfect, but no one ever is. But when they see their children in need, they help.
There are so many blessings in my life. Newly married with a baby on the way. A husband that looks after me more than I would ever have expected. (He is a bit of ‘the modern man.’ Kind of different from what you expect from a rural farmer). Parents that look after me. A church that looks after me.
God is good! All the time.
AS I was reading, what stood out to me was the verses about the Tongue being wicked and the link between the Tongue and the physical health of our bodies.
I have written in a previous article about 'Taming the Tongue'. The Tongue has the power of death or life. It can build up and encourage but also can tear down and destroy. It can be exaltation, and it can curse.
As I have pressed into this topic more recently, the Lord really got me thinking. That verse wasGracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24 NIV
I realised that the words we speak have the power of life and
death. I know, right? It says it. It seems pretty obvious. So Gracious words bring healing to our bones, so I realised wicked words bring death to our bones.
Moving forward this year, I would like everyone to keep track of our words, not only to others but to ourselves and even our thoughts. I challenge you to Speak gracious words, and with every negative word/thought, I encourage you to repent and to see the repercussions/ effects the words have on your physical body and health.
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the Tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18 NIV
The Tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it
FRESH from the Brisbane and Townsville Police Academies, three first-year constables received postings to Innisfail Police Station and started general duties last December.
Joshua McGrath, Jesse Motteram and Andrew Marr are the new faces who have taken up placements at Far Northern police stations.
During their six months of intense training at the QPS Academy, recruits covered driver training, firearms, computers, domestic violence, mental health, arrests, drink driving, tasers, traffic crashes, physical skills, and heaps of legislation.
For the next 12 months, these First Year Constables will practice skills learnt at the academy and acquire new skills as they face the challenges of 'real world' policing.
Experienced Field Training Officers, Constables Georgia
Dutton, Zac McAulay, Jenna Cormie, Kieran Duffin and Melissa Patrick, will work alongside the new constables and mentor them in community policing.
The officers will work day and night shifts, rotations, and spend time in specialist sections, such as the Child Protection Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), crime scenes, custody, domestic violence and prosecutions.
Constable Motteram, who was born and raised in Mackay, previously worked in the field of mental health and disability support for 12 years.
He completed ten years in the Army Reserve in Brisbane, which included training in Tully in 2014.
He holds a Certificate III in Fitness and joined the police after encouragement from friends in the service.
After high school, Constable McGrath from Beaudesert joined the Army as an infantry soldier at Brisbane's 6RAR for seven years
will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21 NIV
Our words also cause a reaction. Everything spoken can cause a ripple effect leading to the actions of one's self. These actions and decisions can also lead to curses.
Ezekiel tells us that the parents' decisions will bless or curse the generations to come.
"What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: "'The parents eat sour grapes, and the children's teeth are set on edge'?
Ezekiel 18:2 NIV
Before we speak, we need to think more about the consequences of our words. The words we use lead to several outcomes, sometimes not always for the better.
I encourage you to be wise, seek wisdom and speak life.
and did army training in Tully in 2017, followed by a seven-month deployment to Iraq in 2018.
He finished with the Army a year ago and applied for the police service.
Constable Marr, who graduated from the Townsville Academy, was born in Echuca, Victoria.
Before joining the Army, he became a qualified chef and worked at various venues in Victoria.
For seven years, he worked in the ADF as an infantry officer, and during his last posting of three years in Tully, he met his wife, who is a local and settled in the area.
His mother previously worked in Victoria Police, and his love of helping others in the ADF inspired him to join the police service.
After the Army, he volunteered for three years at Innisfail SES, which he found extremely rewarding.
For those considering going into the police force, the three new constables said, 'give it a shot' and gain life experience, whilst they felt confidence, empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills are important qualities to be a good police officer.'
On behalf of Council, we would like to congratulate the 2023 Australia Day Award winners and nominees. Without committed, community minded people like you, our community would be a poorer place. Congratulations also goes to the two residents that we welcomed as Australian Citizens as part of the ceremony on Australia Day. There is no greater privilege than our citizenship.
It is a life long commitment to Australia’s values of freedom, democracy, equality and respect. In addition to the Official Awards and Ceremonies that are hosted each year on Australia Day, this year Council held a Pool Party in partnership with the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre and a Beach Party at Forrest Beach in partnership with the Forrest Beach Progress Association and Surf Life Saving Club.
269 residents enjoyed a day of free entry to the Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre where smiles were on the faces of everyone who cooled down in the pool, the smell of a free sausage sizzle drifting through the air followed by cold drinks to keep hydrated.
Forrest Beach foreshore was a sea of happy faces. Beach goers enjoyed a day cooling off in the water while being entertained with music and activities and spending quality time with family and friends.
The food and drinks served by Forrest Beach Progress Association and the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club catered to everyone's needs. It was a day enjoyed by everyone.
To view the images taken on the day, please visit Council's website, Photo Gallery page under Community and Environment.
Cameras added to Hinchinbrook
Disaster Dashboard
Thank you to the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads for making more flood cameras available to residents via Council's Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard and on Queensland Traffic's website.
The following locations are currently feeding regular still images to the Dashboard:
• Bruce Highway at Helens Hill Road (one image);
• Bruce Highway at Pombel Road (one image);
• Bruce Highway at Haughtys Road (one image);
• Bruce Highway at Gairloch (one image);
• Anabranch Bridge (four images);
• Bruce Highway at Seymour River (one image);
• Bruce Highway at Arnot Creek (one image);
• Abergowrie Bridge (two images); and
• Dalrymple Creek (two images).
Residents are encouraged to familiarise themselves with our latest addition to the Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard before the wet season is upon us.
To access the Disaster Dashboard and flood camera images, please visit disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au, click on the Map Layer ‘Flood Cameras’ and choose which camera you would like to view.
PCYC Emergency Services Cadets Hinchinbrook Unit Take Up New Base in Halifax
Monday 30 January 2023 saw the PCYC Emergency Services Cadets (ESC) Hinchinbrook Unit take up new residence within the Halifax State School complex.
Special guests from Education Queensland, Emergency Services and PCYC ESC Program Coordinator attended the event.
It is fantastic to see that the PCYC Cadets continue to expand.
Thank you to the Cadets, parents and guardians for your continued support within the Shire.
A thank you also goes to the Department of Education for facilitating access to the new premises.
A Fresh Start on your Waste Journey
With the festive season behind us and the new year well under way, here are six small ways we can step up in 2023 and make a big impact both locally in the Hinchinbrook Shire and globally.
1. Go paperless – switch your bills and bank statements to an electronic version to save on paper waste and the resources needed to deliver mail;
2. Cut food waste – on average, Australian households throw out more than $2,000 worth of food a year, which once landfilled produces huge amounts of the greenhouse gas, methane; Bring your lunch to work to save money and packaging, do more batch cooking and freeze food, and put your fruit bowl in the fridge.
Apart from bananas and whole pineapples your fruit will stay fresher for longer;
3. Buy less stuff! – overconsumption is costing us the Earth, not just in money, but the resources needed to make all the things we buy and the environmental costs of their eventual disposal. This year why not swap things for experiences and make memories instead of waste;
4. Decluttering and donating –round up the things your family no longer need and save them from landfill by having a garage sale at home, donating useable items to local charities or dropping items to Council’s Tip Shop, currently located at the Halifax Resource Recovery Centre;
5. Start composting – organic material makes up close to half of what we throw away in our wheelie bins each week, and as mentioned earlier produces methane, a gas 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Composting is easy and fun, and you don’t need a big back yard. There are benchtop or undersink units that are clean and odourless; and
6. Recycle right – use your kerbside bins the right way by reducing contamination in your yellow bin and save valuable resources by not throwing recyclables in your red bin. If you are unsure of what goes where, refer to the waste section on Council’s website or download the #DontWasteHinchinbrook
App to your Smartphone.
Whilst it is easy to feel that what we
Do you or someone you know have a project idea that could contribute to Arts and Culture in the Hinchinbrook Shire?
Applications for funding through Council's Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program are open for Round Two from Monday 30 January 2023 until 5.00pm Friday 24 February 2023.
RADF provides funding to successful applicants for up to 70% of the total project cost.
To download an application form and to find out more visit Council's website, Grants and Funding page or contact the TYTO Regional Art Gallery.
The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
do as individuals does not matter, with just a few minor changes, we can collectively make a big difference this year (and beyond) when it comes to our waste and recycling journey.
Is Your Pet Microchipped?
Council wishes to remind the community that it is a requirement under Queensland Legislation to have all dogs and cats microchipped with current and relevant information.
If you have already microchipped your pet, please ensure that the details are up to date.
Not only is it necessary, it also assists Council in returning your beloved pet quickly if they have escaped your yard, and potentially avoid any fees.
It goes without saying, there are penalties for intentionally not microchipping your cat or dog. For further information, please visit Council's website, Microchipping page under Community and Environment or contact your local vet.
Half Yearly Rate Notices
Half Yearly Rate Notices will be issued soon.
Make the switch today and register to receive your rate notices electronically.
Simply visit Council’s website, Rates Fees and Charges page or scan the QR Code to complete the online registration form.
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IN 2022, South Johnstone State School students participated in technology and coding as part of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities.
Engaging in coding activities enables students to build academic foundations to help them throughout their schooling and develop skills like teamwork and flexibility.
SJSS believes students learning how to code can develop creative expression, fun activity, builds academic foundations and is a valuable skill as understanding computers will only become more critical as technology advances, which may lead to sound careers.
Students learn that coding tells a computer program how to function.
Use of programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, C++, and HTML, computer scientists build games/ websites and can even tell robots what to do.
Every time someone purchases items online, checks a weather app or starts a favourite video game, they can thank coders for teaching the device how to do its job.
Students learn programming
languages have distinct functions, including websites that use different programming languages than robotics.
Video games use scratch programming, python programming in - (Robotics, artificial intelligence, video games, and social media apps), Java programming in - (Operating systems, Android devices, and apps), Luna programming in - (Robotics, video games), HTML and CSS programming is in - websites and are the main platforms we develop in our weekly lessons at SJSS STEM lessons.
By learning basic computer programming concepts, students of all ages can set the stage for exciting careers, as many jobs require or prefer a degree of coding experience.
SJSS students and parents are surprised to learn graphic designers, animators, and film and video editors all use computer science principles in their jobs.
With technology increasingly prevalent across so many industries, even basic coding knowledge can help our students no matter what career they decide to follow; these skills will support them in their careers.
Employment opportunities include special effects artists and animators,
WEDNESDAY 1
KITCHEN: B Carne, R Marshall, P
Robino, N Knowsley
DRIVER/DELIVERY: S & P Murdoch,
NQIB (Donna & Kate), C McLeod & R Radel
FRIDAY 3
KITCHEN:- B Carne, R Marshall, P
Murdoch, M Cominardi
DRIVER/DELIVERY: P Robino & R
Radel, I Merritt, M & H Matthews, W Ashley
MONDAY 6
KITCHEN:- R Marshall, R Phillips, S Kemp
DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Stokes, V
Cutting & C McLeod, I Merritt, L
LaSpina & P Robino
WEDNESDAY 8
KITCHEN: R Marshall, P Robino, M
Girgenti
DRIVER/DELIVERY: L Sartor & C Bain,
ROTARY, L McGrath & W Pavetto
FRIDAY 10
KITCHEN: R Marshall, P Murdoch, N
Knowsley, R Toth
DRIVER/DELIVERY: P Robino & R
Radel, F&J Boon, J Armstrong & Y
Oakes, W Ashley
MONDAY 13
KITCHEN: B Carne, R Marshall, R Phillips
DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Henderson, E &
S Lenti, P Robino & R Radel, I Merritt & C Carey
WEDNESDAY 15
KITCHEN: B Carne, R Marshall, P Robino, N Knowsley
DRIVER/DELIVERY: C McLeod & R Radel, L McGrath & J Schoneveld, J & P Schifilliti
FRIDAY 17
KITCHEN: B Carne, R Marshall, P
Murdoch
DRIVER/DELIVERY: L Sartor & P
Robino, D Girgenti & R Quabba, HSC, W Ashley
MONDAY 20
KITCHEN: B Carne, R Marshall, N
Knowsley
DRIVER/DELIVERY: R & S van Kerkwyk, P Robino & R Radel, V Cutting & C McLeod, S Rutherford & J Hardwick
WEDNESDAY 22
KITCHEN: B Carne, R Marshall, P Robino, N Knowsley
DRIVER/DELIVERY: ROTARY, W Pavetto, L McGrath & L Carey
FRIDAY 24
KITCHEN: B Carne, R Marshall, P Murdoch, M Cominardi
DRIVER/DELIVERY: KEITA, C Carey, J Armstrong & Y Oakes, W Ashley
MONDAY 27
KITCHEN:- B Carne, R Marshall, R Phillips, S Kemp
DRIVER/DELIVERY: R Leach, R Radel & C McLeod, B Molachino & A Kemp, G&G Cockrell
web developers, digital designers and software developers.
SJSS students begin learning the basics of coding in Prep when their brains are so intuitive and adaptable for
intaking and processing new findings.
Image-based games allow prereaders to grasp early programming concepts without writing actual lines of code and extend into more advanced coding areas by Year 1 up to Year 6. At SJSS, students from Prep to Year 6 fly drones to learn to code, engage in fun activities and understand ways of working in STEM.
Wednesday 1
Jan Pease, Marilyn Weig and Carol Carstensen, Dina and Lou Campagnolo, Lyn & Neil Reardon
Friday 3
Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen, Anita Stapley, Kate Henry, Pam Cridland, Gordan Williams, Avis Ray
Monday 6
Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand Terry Ryan, Di, Ken Blair, D Clarke
Wednesday 8
Jan Pease, C Carstensen, Marilyn Weig and Jill Mackay, Megan Cairns, Bree D Hawkett, P Boswell
Friday 10
Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weig and D Hawkett, P Boswell, Sue Robson, Carol Carstensen
Monday 13
Chrissy Argyros, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weig and Veronica Lizzio, Lyn Miller, Chris & Peter Mclean
Wednesday 15
Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand Janette Evans, Josie Pease, Trish Lardi, Loui Crema
Friday 17
Marilyn Weig and Carol Carstensen, Trish Lardi, Mary Bacic, Pam Cridland, Marilyn Weig and Viena Morris
Monday 20
Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen, Chrissy Argyros, Mary McDonald, Karen Edwards, Roy Favier, Sam
Pappalardo
Wednesday 22
Jan Pease, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weig and A Pacey, Loraine Cargnello, Miriam Pappalardo, Desley Reid
Friday 24
Marilyn Weig and Carol Carstensen, Anita Stapley, Leslee Marker, Julie
Jordan, C & K Littlemore
Monday 27
Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weig and Sue Robson, Carol Carstensen, Lisa
LaSpina Marilyn Weig and Renata
Viero
SARI RUSSO
"NO one has done what he has done Fifty-seven years in one industry and never missed a season," said Tom Johnston, an owner of a farm that Mr Gary Faccin has been harvesting for the last twenty-seven years, "Here was the most amazing part he never missed a day. His cane was on the points every day."
Mr Faccin is a man who has never wanted any acclaim for the life that he has lived
and the work he has done for the sugar industry. Yet, his mates wanted to ensure that he was recognised, leading to the first inaugural ''Local Hero Award'Award' presentation at Euramo Pup.
Mr Faccin started to work in the sugar industry at age 15 in 1966 in the position of railway builder. This position required that rail tracks be built into the paddock so that hand cutters could load their cane onto the horse-pulled rail. He then took on the role of cutting cane by
hand. Over fifty-seven years, he has cut over three million tonnes of sugar cane. At the age of 71, he is still cutting.
Mr Faccin is known for his manufacturing genius. That he is the man who knows how to make his machines run like clockwork, he was the first person to bring track harvesters to the region in 1972.
"The track harvesters have been a God send for this area," said Mr Faccin, "…We finished
13 ahead that year, and that year changed the rules of the mill. One of the things I get joy out of, and in one way, is how they gave me the name God over there (in the sugar mill). The mill two-way had just come into the harvesters at that time, and I had a good friend of mine who has since passed away, who was having a tough day. His harvester was bogged down and had only cut 6 bins. The mill called me and asked if I wanted more bins, and I said
yes, another hundred. The crew of my mate on the two-way who were struggling with their cutting said, "We have only cut 6, and he wants another hundred. He must be God."
Despite the opposition at that time, Mr Faccin started harvesting in the way that continues today.
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Applications are invited from interested persons for permanent part-time and temporary part time cleaning positions at Innisfail State College The vacant positions are: 2 x 30hrs a week and 1 x 19 hrs week Permanent , and 1 x 12 hrs a week temporary for all of 2023.
The role of the Cleaner in a school is to contribute to the efficient and effective operation and environment by providing a high level of cleaning support ensuring a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
Applicants are requested to obtain an application package containing the Position Description. Applicants must address the selection criteria contained within the position description by submitting a one page application.
Application packages for the positions are available from the college office from Monday, February 6th (Office hours Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 4.00pm)
Applications are to be forwarded to:
Business Services Manager
Innisfail State College
45 Flying Fish Point Road
Innisfail Qld 4860
Applications close on Friday February 17th at 4pm
Education Queensland actively supports and encourages workforce diversity and equity. A nonsmoking policy operates throughout all school buildings. Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the successful applicant being issued with a “Suitability Card” from the Commission for Children and Young People.
AOG / ACC /
Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG,
Baptist Churches
Churches of Christ Baptist Family Centre Innisfail, 9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate
9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell
Mission Beach Family Church, 6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach
Life Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham
Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell
St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda
Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail
Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit, Mission Beach 7am Sun, 12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach
St Clare of Montefalco
Church, 6pm Vigil Mass, Sat 9am, Sun, 13 Mars St, Tully
Our Lady Star of the Sea, 5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday), 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Catholic Parishes:
St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham
St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd
St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am
Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence
Road, Bamboo Creek Tully Seventh Day
Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully
6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully Cardwell Baptist Church, 11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell Sugar Reef Baptist Church, 9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham
Uniting Churches
Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail, 10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach, Tully Tongan Uniting, 9am, Sun, 16 Mcquillan st,Tully, Ingham District Uniting
Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)
Lutheran
St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham
Non-denominational
Empower Church Innisfail, 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail
Churches
St Albans Anglican Church, 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail
St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham
Pioneer Memorial
11am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell
St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach
Holy Trinity (Ingham)
6pm Saturday Service. 8:30am, Sunday. 37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham All Souls, 7am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate
THE owner of Queensland’s bulk sugar terminal facilities, Sugar Terminals Limited (STL), has announced it will take over terminal operations from not-for-profit operator Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL), issuing a termination notice for its Operating
QSL Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Greg Beashel said the termination notice from STL came as a surprise, with no prior advice from STL or consultation with STL shareholders or industry stakeholders on this decision.
Agreement
Under the terms of the existing Operating Agreement, QSL will continue to be the operator of the state’s bulk sugar terminals (BSTs) until 30 June 2026.
QSL Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Greg Beashel said the termination notice from STL came as a surprise, with no prior advice from STL or consultation with STL shareholders or industry stakeholders on this decision.
“QSL has a long and proud history of operating Queensland’s bulk sugar terminals and we are disappointed that STL would take such a unilateral action providing only vague and inaccurate justification in their public announcements,” Mr Beashel said.
“As a material shareholder of STL and the largest BST customer, QSL can see no business case that justifies the termination of the existing Operating Agreement and the insourcing of operations to STL.
“For over half a century, QSL has been a global leader in sugar terminal logistics while operating the state’s facilities on a cost-recovery-only basis, helping to minimise the costs passed back to industry as they access vital export markets.
“STL must consider the full transitional costs for shareholders, as well as the loss of the considerable ongoing savings and benefits delivered through QSL’s
Mr Beashel also strongly refuted STL’s position that a perceived conflict of interest provided grounds for justifying termination.
“QSL has always taken our robust ring-fencing obligations seriously, which are similar to those in other industries, to ensure QSL’s Operations and Marketing divisions are managed and operated separately. These provisions have been extremely effective, with all independent external audits confirming compliance,” he said.
QSL General Manager Operations Adam Viertel echoed Mr Beashel’s comments and said QSL was committed to continuing to provide world-class service as operator of the BSTs.
“Since the Operating Agreement with STL began in 2017, QSL has delivered over 98% of shipments in full, on time and within specification with no increase in operating costs since that time, during a challenging period which has included a global pandemic, cyclones, floods, and now the largest inflation increase in over 20 years,” he said.
“Our priority at this time is squarely focused on our employees and continuing to run Queensland’s bulk sugar terminals in the safe, efficient and reliable manner we have done for decades,” he said.
QUEENSLAND’S 2022 cane crush is finally over. Unfortunately, we are at least a month behind where we should be regarding the crop cycle, which creates difficulties for growers, especially given the wet season is now upon us.
Now is the time for growers to put in the final touches for next year’s crop. The ground needs to be prepared, and bedforms or fallow crops planted.
The current cane crop is growing well, but unfortunately, so are the weeds; therefore, this is also the time for spraying chemicals.
Growers will make decisions about the amount of chemical used, the timing of application, and the spray
placement based on the weather and the conditions of the crop being sprayed.
For many of us, these decisions are second nature due to practical experience and trials done in previous years.
However, the initial work carried out to ensure the efficacy and safety of all new and existing chemicals is also a hugely important factor. This all comes back to one thing - research.
We are lucky in the sugar industry to have a worldclass research body in Sugar Research Australia.
Not only do they carry out a considerable amount of research into all facets of growing and milling, but they also develop and own the varieties of cane we grow in
the paddocks.
This is unusual in the agricultural sector as most industries are beholden to large overseas companies for their seed stock.
With this in mind, growers need to be at the forefront in providing SRA with input into their research.
Growers are the ones who eventually have to make a living out of this research, so it is essential they get input into the process.
CANEGROWERS has always worked closely with SRA, and we will continue to do so to ensure the continued vitality of the industry and the regional communities we support along 2000 kms of Queensland coastline.
PEAK sugarcane industry body CANEGROWERS is calling on Sugar Terminals Limited (STL) to explain its decision to abandon a long and successful commercial partnership with Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL) for the operation of the state's bulk sugar terminals.
CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens said the bulk sugar terminals, which give Australian sugar a competitive edge over other sugar exporting nations, were built on the back of investment by growers. Still, STL had failed to consult growers before announcing its decision.
"These terminals are industry assets, and they remain one of our main competitive advantages, allowing Australian sugar to be traded as a reliable, high quality, sustainable product into our most valuable markets in a timely manner," Mr Menkens said.
"There seems little justification for this change and it appears to be more about
corporate manoeuvring."
Mr Menkens also questioned why STL had not clarified in its public statements that the current operating agreement with QSL requires a three-year notice period.
"STL have not consulted with anyone in industry about this matter and they have chosen not to make it clear that their agreement with QSL has a threeyear notice period," he said.
"While technically CANEGROWERS has no say in this agreement, given their stated intent, we call on STL to clearly explain to growers why they are determined to take this course of action."
There is no disputing that QSL has operated the terminals safely and efficiently, and its performance has been highly scrutinized.
CANEGROWERS is now calling on STL to make clear the following:
• How they intend to operate the terminals to deliver lower operating costs and an improvement in efficiency
• How these cost savings will flow through to growers
• What the forward operating strategy is for the terminals
• How STL will ensure this strategy is used to benefit the Australian sugarcane industry and not be
distracted from seeking alternative business models driven by a focus on shareholder returns
"The successful operation of these terminals is vital to the overall success of Australia's sugarcane industry," Mr Menkens said.
"QSL's smooth and efficient operation of our terminals has ensured the industry maintained a competitive edge. This move by STL is threatening that competitive advantage and growers are rightly concerned. They deserve an explanation."
A HUGE thank you to the grounds grew for getting the course mowed in preparation for last weekend.
Builders have started the renovations downstairs at the club, with the Men’s toilets under construction for a few weeks.
In the interim, the Ladies’ toilets is a shared facility until construction is completed.
The club apologises for any inconvenience but look forward to seeing the finished result.
IGC Rules and Etiquette
Last week’s Quiz
Tiny accidently left his driver at the clubhouse during the Friday competition and was playing with 13 clubs, with three wood the longest club in the bag.
On the seventh hole Johnny brought his driver to Tiny who added it to his bag.
When measuring the relief area on the eighth hole, Tiny was unsure if he measured relief with his 3 wood or driver.
What is the ruling?
A: The relief area is measured with the three wood
B: The relief area is measured with the newly added driver
C: Tiny can choose either
Answer: B. The length of the longest club in the bag, other than a putter. Rule 4.1b(1).
This week’s Quiz
The nearest outside points of boundary stakes at ground level define out of bounds.
Wednesday All Sporters - January 4
Results
1st: Luke Peters - 23 pts
2nd: Colin Bidgood - 23pts
3rd: Darren Ritchie - 22pts
Friday Sporters competition - January 6
Results
1st: Jake Cockle - 18pts
2nd: Norm Stewart - 18pts
3rd: Colin Bidgood - 17pts
NTP: Colin Bidgood
Monthly Medal - January 7
Results
1st: Paul Tattam - 68 nett
2nd: Stephen Todd - 69 nett
3rd: Marc Di Carlo - 70 nett
NTPs and Longest Putt
1/10 - Chris Calleja 2/11 - Andrew Rose
3/12 - Chris Calleja 4/13 - Darryl Gould
5/14 - Colin Bidgood 6/15 - Andrew Rose
7/16 - Marc Di Carlo 9/18 - Jake Cockle
Wednesday All Sporters - January 11
Results
1st: Terry Saunders - 23pts
2nd: Caine Cockle (Junior) - 22pts
3rd: John Lombardi - 21 pts
NTP: Ian McDonald
It was tight at the top of the leader board in Wednesday’s All Sporters nine-hole competition on January 18, with Ian Street and Colin Bidgood on 23 points. Bidgood just got the win on a countback.
Results
1st: Colin Bidgood 23pts c/b
2nd: Ian Street 23pts
3rd: Norm Stewart 22pts
NTP - Jake Cockle
Club captain, Luke Peters is liking the nine-hole competitions of late, having notched up his second win in the last three weeks at Friday Sporters competition on January 20.
Results
1st: Luke Peters 19pts
2nd: Colin Bidgood 18pts
3rd: Ryan Thwaite 17pts
NTP - Ned Jacobsen
Of late, the team competitions are proving popular among members, and it is fantastic to see lots of teams hit the golf course for the Hoad Business Developments
4BBB Stableford on January 21.
Club captain, Luke Peters and Darren Ritchie shot out of the gates well with 44 points with Peters almost shooting a personal best.
Jake Cockle and Troy Jones combined well to be one point in front on 45 points, leading the field after the mornings play.
The afternoon groups put up a good match, with Barry Scott and James Scullen equalling 44 points set by Peters and Ritchie.
The ones to watch were the Lyons brothers who snuck in with 45 points and snatched the win from Jones and Cockle on a countback.
Results
1st: Colin and Stephen Lyons 45pts c/b
2nd: Troy Jones/Jake Cockle 45pts
3rd: Barry Scott/James Scullen 44pts c/b
NTPs
1/10 - Luke Peters 4/13 - Peter Stenzel 7/16 - Darren Ritchie
2/11 - Barry Scott 5/14 - Jake Cockle 8/17
3/12 - Craig Alman 6/15 - Colin Lyons 9/18 - Darren Ritchie
Weekly Events
Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm
Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm - online bookings
Club captain, Luke Peters won Wednesday’s All Sporters on January 4 and Friday Sporters competition on January 20.
INNISFAIL Bowls Club kicked off their centenary celebrations in 2023 with a mixed bowls event last Wednesday, January 25.
Before play, bowlers gathered for a special flag-raising ceremony of the club’s centenary flag.
In hot and humid conditions, forty bowlers took to the green, played two bowl fours and completed two games of 10 ends.
Winners on the day were Ian Gaffney, George Edgerton, Roz Frazer (Edmonton) and Sam Micale, whilst in second place, based on their first game score, were Dennis Ryan, Barry
Anderson, Carol Morris (Edmonton) and Peter Smith.
The Innisfail Bowling Club, founded in 1923, had Joe Skeen as the inaugural President and those foundation members included N R Mighell, J H Payne, T Nisbet, L J Duffy, J Wright, E Venables, J T Robertson, C J Duffin, J Stewart, J T McNamee (foundation Secretary).
L J Duffin, the inaugural Patron, was the longest-serving President for eight years, from 1929 - 1936.
G Catelan was the most prolific Singles Champion, having won the title eight times over 14 years, with his first win in 1955 and last in 1968. He also holds the record for most successive wins, four in a row from 1960 - 1963.
November 1971 - function room/ kitchen area built, and removal of the old toilet block and tool shed - officially opened on June 24, 1972.
December 1972 - old building demolished - new clubhouse completed and officially opened on July 28, 1973, which is still in use today.
The youngest bowler to win the Open Singles Championship was Clem Kinbacher in 1970, aged 34, whilst Sir Joseph McAvoy was the oldest to win the Club Championship, aged 64 in 1974.
H Moran was the first member bestowed Life Membership in 1950. Sergio Dalla Pozza is the most recent member to receive Life Membership in 2022.
Before 1936, the club only had men playing with the Innisfail Ladies’ Bowling Club, founded on November 24, 1936, by President Edgar Venables Senior.
The inaugural officer bearers were Mrs I Bonas (President), T H Gilmore and Mrs S Jones (Vice Presidents), Mrs A J Smallwood (Secretary), Miss D Bliss (Treasurer) with Mesdames Saddlier, J Ede, Petersen, Daeguish and B King.
Mrs D Curtis, the first Ladies’ Patroness, was appointed on July 6, 1937.
In 1937, the Innisfail Ladies’ Bowls Club was affiliated with the Far North Queensland District Ladies’ Bowling Association.
Mrs Greenlees was the Innisfail Ladies’ Games Director, appointed in September 1938.
Current member Joan Anderson holds the record for the most prolific Singles championship, having won the title 13 times over 16 years. She registered her first win in 1983, was club champion in 1998 and holds the record for most wins in succession, six in a row from 19931998.
Throughout 2023, the club is hosting various centenary events, with the major celebrations to be held in mid-August.
THIS year history will be made with the Dolphins becoming the first new side to enter the NRL since 1995 when the NQ Cowboys, Auckland Warriors, South Qld Crushers and Western Reds joined the expanded national competition then known as the Australian Rugby league ( ARL ).
Since 1998 this competition has been known as the National Rugby league (NRL), and the Dolphins, based at the Redcliffe club, will become the 17th team in the competition.
Some talk has centred on the new club's playing roster and the perceived lack of big-name player signings. Still, it must be noticed that they have signed seven current or former state-of-origin players. Jarrod Wallace ( from the Titans ) and Anthony Milford ( from the Knights), Brenko Lee ( Broncos ), Edrick Lee ( ( knights ), and Hamiso Tabuai-Fodopw ( from the Cowboys ) have all played origin for Qld in the last 4 or 5 years, while Felise Kaufusi ( Storm) and Tom Gilbert ( signed from Cowboys ) were part of the 2022 Qld squad.
Like all NRL clubs, the Dolphins have a strong rugby league history to fall back on. Rugby league had been part of the Redcliffe community since the 1940s, and the club formally joined the big league, which in those days was the Brisbane Rugby league competition in 1960. The club's first big-name signing was a former Qld and Australian player, Ken Mc Crohon, who signed in 1959 to lead the charge to the big league.
Then in 1965, Redcliffe won their first "A" grade premiership, winning the BRL competition with another former Australian player as captain-coach, Henry Holloway. Henry was also a former NSW and Qld rep, and one of his players in that 1965 side was a 21-yearold centre from Roma called Arthur Beetson.
Redcliffe were always close to finals football and always had a big following through the 1970s and 80s, and some of the game's best-known players wore the club colours during this time. Australian coach Frank Stanton coached the club in 1980, and in 1981 Arthur Beetson returned after his long and illustrious career in Sydney for one final playing season as captain-coach. Some other well-known Redcliffe rep players through that era were Qld reps Peter Lies, Ian "Bunny" Pearce, Tony Obst and Greg Oliphant, while in the early 1980s,
Mark Murray, Wally Fullerton-Smith, Bryan Neibling, Greg Consecu, and John Ribot all played origin for Qld and made the Australian side while playing for Redcliffe. Add to the list Dave Trewhella who played much of his career with Redcliffe before moving to Sydney and making the NSW-origin and Australian side in 1989.
Some of the NQ connections to Redcliffe include Ken McCrohon's grandson Sam Obst who played for the Northern Pride, and Henry Holloway coached in Ayr and Townsville in the 1970s.
Closer to home, our local state member of parliament, Shane Knuth, had a successful 97 first-grade career with Redcliffe in the mid to late 1980s and actually played for the club in the last-ever grand final of the old BRL in 1987.
THE third Peter Longford Australia Day Cup, hosted by South Johnstone Bowls Club, played out last Thursday, with a full green of bowlers vying for a share of the prize money.
Forty-two bowlers from Innisfail, South Johnstone, Silkwood, Herberton and Marlin Coast played two selfselected mixed three-bowl triples with two games of 10 ends, or until the bell (1hr30m time limit).
dead ends resulted in a spot the jack.
Margaret Longford and her daughter, who sponsor the event, could not attend the presentation of the Cup to the winning team of Sergio Dalla Pozza, David Leach and Broghan Fisher-Leach.
The team in second place with two wins + 5 was Ian Gaffney, Tyler Edgerton and John O’Brien.
In third place, on a countback by one shot, was the trio of Len Charman, Denise Charman and Morris Pedrola.
South Johnstone Bowls Club hosts
the annual Peter Longford Australia Day Cup in Peter’s honour as a respected club member.
‘Pumpkin’ Peter Longford leaves behind his legacy as a real gentleman and great bowler and for his contribution to the South Johnstone Bowls Club both as a player and in promotion of the game throughout the district on local radio and in print media.
Longford passed away on January 12, 2020; however, his memory lives on through his wife Margaret, daughter Leanne Bolger, grandson James, and extended family members.
Those who knew him will remember his larger-than-life personality, passion for bowls and love of the South Johnstone Bowls Club.
Len and
Scoring on the day saw teams with a win collect two points plus the margin, and if tied, the team scoring the greatest number of shots claimed the victory. All
LAST December, Innisfail Horse and Pony Club celebrated a successful year with an end-of-season break up and awards presentation at their Goondi Hill clubhouse.
2022 major award winners:
Club Attendance: Ella Holst
Club Presentation: Lahni Madsen
Junior Club Representative: Lahni Madsen
Senior Club Representative: Charlotte Boevink
Club Person of the Year: Carmel Cavallaro
Most Enthusiastic: Charlotte Boevink
Most Improved Horse: Lyrica, owned by Lahni Madsen
Most Improved Rider: Ella Holst and Charli Cini
Olympic Disciplines: Lahni Madsen
Innisfail riders competed at various gymkhanas throughout the region, including Freshwater, Babinda, Mareeba, Ravenshoe and Innisfail and achieved success with ribbons and trophies.
In 2022, club member Janelle McDermid was bestowed with a Life membership.
Janelle McDermid (nee Hemming) joined Innisfail Horse and Pony club as a nine-year-old in 1969.
She has been an active member whilst her own children moved up through the pony club ranks and is now supporting her grandchildren with their riding skills and club activities.
McDermid regularly rides as Clerk of the Course at Innisfail Turf Club’s race meetings.
Janelle’s husband, Clarry McDermid, also received a Life membership for his years of contribution to the
club and local youth.
The club secured $3,000 as part of Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Community Assistance Scheme annual grant and hosted a successful cent sale.
At last year’s Feast of the Senses River Feast, the club raised funds as community recycle collectors.
Last year, the club’s major events were the phenomenally successful inaugural Great Northern Bullride Series and Innisfail Gymkhana. The club is excited to hold these events again in 2023.
Now in its 63rd year, the Innisfail Horse and Pony club executive committee made up of Danielle Cini (President), Daniel Madsen (Vice President), Julianne Madsen (Secretary), Carmel Cavallaro (Treasurer), and Max Neale (Patron) aim to continue increasing membership to build in strength.
UNFORTUNATELY, the weather conditions over last weekend were too volatile for boats to head out wide to fish the main reefs. The weather conditions frequently changed throughout the day, alternating from calm to squalls and rain showers. I managed to head out for a few hours to fish the close-in headlands and islands on Sunday. Despite the dirty water, I was amazed at the amount of bait. I even managed to catch a small Grey Mackerel and received several missed strikes. I am sure the fish will be there as soon as the water clarity improves.
I am writing this report on Monday, so I can't comment on the fishing results throughout this week; however, there could be a break in the weather allowing for some offshore fishing opportunities.
The estuary fishing was also slow over the weekend. I did hear of some Mangrove Jacks and Flathead being caught; however, most of the estuaries had inferior water quality. In these conditions, the Hinchinbrook Channel offers the best opportunities, especially around the heart of the channel. This area around Fishers creek is sheltered and not affected as adversely by flooding or the wind.
Some of the sheltered land-based options around Cardwell can also fish well. Try fishing around the top half of the tide; some very good Grunter, Salmon and Barra are caught along the foreshore. Strolling along the beach and casting in the vicinity of bait schools with shallow running lures or soft plastics can be very rewarding. Another alternative is to cast net some live mullet or prawn. I prefer fishing them on the bottom with a small sinker.
As most of you would know, the Barra season opened up again on Wednesday. The tides on opening day were ideal, and hopefully, we will hear plenty of good reports over the next week. I suspect the easier fishing will be in the freshwater reaches of the coastal rivers such as the Johnstone, Tully and Murray. Target the mouth of the feeder creeks and drains with live baits and lures. Often the better fishing will be in the afternoon; as the water temperatures rise through the day, the Barra will come on the bite. The tracks leading into these areas are often waterlogged, so do the right thing, ask for permission and then walk in rather than
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destroy a farmer's headland.
Crocodiles frequent all these areas, so stay within the water and keep alert.
There was very little fishing in the headwaters of the coastal rivers due to flooding. As the water clears, more opportunities will be available. The Jungle perch use these flooded conditions to travel down to the salt water to breed. This time of year, I regularly catch them in the middle and lower freshwater limits of the river; however, I am yet to catch one in the estuaries, so where they breed precisely is a mystery to me.
At this early stage of the week, the weather looks a little volatile, so be sure to get an up-to-date report before heading out. The weather sites are predicting 5 to 10 knots of wind from the northeast; this weather pattern is often wrong, hence the warning.
Either side of this weekend's early morning high tide will be perfect for chasing Grunter, Salmon and Barra along the coastal foreshore either in a boat or landbased. It will also be a great tide to fish for Grunter in the Hinchinbrook Channel.
Either side of the low afternoon tide will suit those wishing to fish for a Barra around the headlands and the coastal creeks. As mentioned earlier, there will be lots of Barra action around the feeder creeks in the freshwater reaches of our major rivers.
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AFTER impressive performances at last year’s National Youth Championships on the Gold Coast, seven touch football players from the Cassowary Coast earned selection in the Q Youth Academy touch football teams.
Skye Barba and Tahlia Hayes from Innisfail and Tully’s Ellie Jenkins and Brooke Johnstone gained selection in the Under 16 team, coached by Maddie Crema from Tully and Bobbie McMinn, whilst Innisfail’s Lily De Brincat and Summer-Rose Phair and Tully’s Layla Jenkins feature in the Under 14 Cowboys’ Girls teams.
The girls will attend the Q Youth Academy at the Gold Coast Performance Centre from February 10 - 12, where they will train and play against fellow Queensland teams, Titans and Broncos.
The Q Youth Academy is a three-day intensive touch football training camp for athletes aged 12 -17 years, aimed at players looking for a pathway to compete at state, national and international levels.
The camp includes agility and skill components, fitness testing, body
management, injury prevention, and an elite induction with world-class guest speakers.
Players gained selection by Queensland Touch Football from within the boundaries of the existing NRL Touch Premiership permits - Cowboys (from North Queensland and Central Queensland), Broncos (from Sunshine Coast and Brisbane), and Titans (from South-West Queensland and South Queensland and Border Districts).
Last September, at the National Youth Championships, Hannah Dryden, Lily De Brincat and Summer-Rose Phair played in the NQ Cyclones Under 14 Girls A-team that progressed to the semi-finals were unlucky, finishing third overall out of 17 teams.
In its 30th year, this annual three-day event attracted the largest numbers, with 111 boys’ and girls’ teams from Under 12 - 18 age groups in action.
Lillee Barba played in the NQ Cyclones Under 14 Girls’ development team.
Skye Barba and Tahlia Hayes featured in the Under 16 Girls’ team, and both
received the Coaches’ Award, which is an impressive achievement, especially for Barba in her first year competing at the National Youth Championships.
De Brincat received the Under 14 Girls’ MVP Award.
Local award-winning referee Deborah Mortimer stated, “It certainly was a privilege to watch and referee the girls as they did themselves, their families and their region proud.”
De Brincat represented the NQ Cyclones Under 14 Girls A team, who all played their hearts out over the four days in an exciting display of touch football.
The girls finished second in Pool A, then went down in the semi-finals against the first-placed team in Pool B and finished third overall from 17 teams.
Hannah Dryden was one of the thirdhighest try scorers in her NQ Cyclones Under 14 team.
Skye Barba, Dryden and De Brincat will compete in this year’s National Youth Championships to gain further development and high-level competition, which this carnival offers.
