A healthy seagrass meadow can be likened to the grass in a grazing paddock. The big difference is that seagrass meadows thrive under salty water and attracts special grazers such as green turtles and dugong.
The Mandubarra Indigenous Rangers have recently mapped their region's distribution of seagrass meadows. James Epong, a Mandubarra traditional custodian, says seagrass mapping is helping to build a closer connection to sea country. Our monitoring of turtle nests over the years tells us that healthy seagrass correlates with more turtle nests. Monitoring seagrass health can help us to identify where seagrass rehabilitation works need to be focused on to increase and sustain healthy green turtles and dugong populations.
Mapping will also inform management of erosion control and sediment run-off.
Did you know that seagrass rehabilitation is happening in our region?
James Cook University, Mandubarra and OzFish have joined forces to rehabilitate the seagrass meadows in Mourilyan Harbour, and it's been a great success. Seagrass provides a big bang for buck in our marine ecosystem, and it's well worth facilitating the expansion of the meadows.
These meadows provide ecosystem services day in and day out for free, benefiting humans and marine life. Some ecosystem services include:
• Improved water quality. The grass works like a filtration system by settling out sediment, pollutants and nutrients
before reaching the Reef;
• Food and habitat for green turtles and dugongs;
• Nursery conditions for juvenile crabs and prawns;
• Sequesters blue carbon (carbon stored in marine ecosystems);
• A highly efficient generator of oxygen;
• Coastal buffer. Seagrass meadows protect the shoreline from erosion and storm surges in rough weather by slowing the flow and reducing swell.
When you're out boating, please slow down in seagrass territory and refrain from anchoring. Reduce sediment runoff in backyards and work sites by using a cover such as grass, plants or mulch. Seagrass meadows are an ecosystem bursting with life and a big service provider working 24/7, so let's do our bit to keep them tip-top. Sea turtle feeds
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AFTER five years of development following the initial proposal, history was made this past Saturday with the grand opening of the Babinda Museum.
The dream of this small community has finally been achieved after many years of commitment and hard work with the official opening of the community museum on Saturday, January 21, 2023.
The ribbon cutting honour went to Cairns Regional Council Mayor Bob Manning OAM and the daughter of George Jago, to whom the museum is dedicated, Ruth Boustead.2
A very high rainfall area surrounded by Queensland's two highest mountains, Babinda district is a thriving community with a strong identity and rich history.
It is this history, culture and environment that is on display and, according to Dr Jo Wills, Museum Development Officer from the Queensland Museum Network, many of these stories are uniquely Babinda and "you won't find them anywhere else".
In her role assisting communities throughout the Far North to manage, interpret and preserve their collections, Dr Wills said it has been a real privilege helping the Babinda Museum steering committee to deliver their vision.
"This project was special as the committee has stayed true to the values we set out in the original strategic planning document - remembrance, reconciliation, regrowth and resilience," said Dr Wills.
"It's been a real community effort. That resilience and regrowth has been realised through the committee's perseverance over the years, their willingness to embrace new skills and even through using recycled museum cabinetry and infrastructure. Their commitment to being inclusive and representative has resulted in liaising with First Nation's representatives and families and going to extraordinary lengths to identify compelling community stories."
As well as the Mayor, State Member for Hill Mr Shane Knuth MP and Cairns Regional Council Division 1 Councillor Mr Brett Moller were also in attendance.
Councillor Moller said not only can the Babinda Museum form part of a larger tourism strategy, but importantly, it has strengthened the community's social fabric, bringing it together to share in its history.
Creating a community museum involves researching, collecting, collating, fundraising efforts, and in this instance, lots of 'jigsaw puzzle' funding.
Successful applications to various grant programs became the primary source of financing for the development and establishment of the museum.
Steering committee member Tanya Tuttle said the development of the Babinda Museum also benefited from tremendous community support and local corporate sponsorship.
"The community really got behind us (the steering committee) as they identified a need for this sort of
project and also because it was such a collaborative exercise; we really engaged with the community and whoever wanted to be involved in the storytelling could be involved."
Dr Wills said this sort of grassroots, participatory approach is also conducive to sustainability and succession planning, with a real diversity of people from differing backgrounds and ages involved in the project.
Mrs Tuttle also said that while "starting from scratch" meant a long gestation period, it was beneficial in one
sense as the committee was able to start from 'the ground up', rather than having to attempt to update or revamp an existing space.
"The committee are all absolutely thrilled with the final result; the space looks beautiful and some of the stories that have been told by our local families and are on display are really spectacular."
A volunteer steering committee-led project and a Babinda Taskforce economic development initiative, the Babinda Museum will be open to the public Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 am-3 pm, with entry by donation.
From the moment it made its way onto our shores over 50 years ago, the Hilux quickly established itself as an Australian classic. A workhorse and family mover, no adventure is complete without one. And for good reason. Combining power with on-road presence, the Hilux continues to prove itself from generation to generation. Nothing beats the unbreakable connection between you and your Hilux.
Visit your local Toyota Dealer or go to toyota.com.au/HiLux Bartrac
THERE has been widespread and mixed community reaction to changes in public place bins which occurred in late 2022, as a part of Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Bin Optimisation Project.
The aim of the program was to remove the 55-litre bins and replace them with 240-litre wheelie bins at strategic locations.
These new 240-litre bins increase CCRC’s waste capacity collection and more efficient, streamlined waste collection and improvement on current processes.
CCRC’s Chief Executive Officer Andrew Graffen wished to acknowledge the feedback provided by community and thanked residents taking the time and for their honesty to directly advise Council of their concerns and opportunities about the provision of public bins and servicing.
In 2022, CCRC will be undertaking a review of the Bin Optimisation project, with community feedback informing this process.
The CEO acknowledged execution of the Bin Optimisation Program did not meet community expectations and CCRC is committed to addressing the concerns raised and gaps identified through community feedback.
For more information on the Bin Optimisation Project please visit yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/binoptimisation-project.
AT December’s Local Government meeting, Cassowary Coast Regional Council adopted the Unsealed Roads Improvement Plan for execution across the region.
CCRC committed to providing improvement in the unsealed roads services, as contained in its 202223 Operational Plan, as well as a priority area in its Community Voice Action Plan.
Last September, CCRC endorsed the release of the ‘draft’ Unsealed Roads Improvement Plan and invited community consultation for a period of four weeks to guide the Plan’s Development.
Residents provided feedback on the Draft Plan and commentary on whether any of the outlined initiatives should be changed, reprioritised or removed.
Council officers reviewed all feedback and adjusted the Improvement Plan (outlined in the document), to align with this feedback.
A higher priority will be given to gravel material review and improved drainage moving to become medium-term initiatives planned to be undertaken in 2024.
Whilst several contributions suggested all gravel roads be sealed, it is not sustainable for CCRC to seal 525 kilometres of unsealed roads, with an estimated cost of $525 million to upgrade.
Several short-time initiatives will be delivered in 2023, which will boost productivity, upgrade priority unsealed road sections, as well as improve internal processes and effectiveness.
The full Unsealed Roads Improvement Plan is available to view online at www.https://yoursay. cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/unsealed-roadsimprovement-plan.
AS part of Innisfail Game Fishing Club’s ongoing commitment to the region, President Nicholas Pervan recently presented a $500 donation to the Australian Volunteer Coastguard QF15 Innisfail Flotilla Commander Neville Duncan.
These funds will help with the operational costs to keep their rescue vessel on the water.
The Innisfail flotilla is part of a national marine rescue organisation run entirely by volunteers.
Coastguard volunteers are involved in patrol of local and coastal waters, marine radio services, search and rescue and public boating education.
The Coastguard is crucial to keeping boaties safe on the water and always on call to provide help when needed.
The Innisfail Game Fishing Club encouraged others to donate whatever they can, so the Coastguard can continue their important work.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
1 ½ serves per portion
Ingredients
250g lean pork mince
1 granny smith apple, grated
1 teaspoon seeded mustard
1 small onion, finely diced
¼ cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
1 sage leaf, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
½ cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 wholegrain burger buns
2 cups salad vegetables
Method
COMBINE pork mince, apple, seeded mustard, onion, breadcrumbs, sage and egg in a bowl.
DIVIDE mixture into 4 even patties.
HEAT a large non-stick frypan over medium-high heat.
ADD patties to the pan and cook on each side for 6 minutes.
COMBINE the macadamia nuts and Dijon mustard in a separate bowl.
SPREAD macadamia mustard onto the burger buns and top with patty and salad vegetables.
Recipe courtesy of Sara Faddy, 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/.
A special thanks from the Innisfail branch of Cancer Council Queensland.
Members of the Innisfail branch of Cancer Council Queensland wanted to sincerely thank all
the individuals, local businesses and friends who supported their Christmas raffle.
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.
Innisfail branch - Cancer Council Queensland
THERE is so much in store for my company in 2023.
I know I mentioned in my second last editor column for 2022 that 2023 will be the year that all the hard work my husband and myself have spent building digital products that we can offer will finally come together. Yes, as I mentioned we will be bringing back our weekly film segment. But what I haven’t yet mentioned are the digital products that we will soon offer.
The types of products will be digital film advertising or album packages. Short films are great for show casing things that have happened and inviting people to things that are coming up. I am looking forward to sharing what we have been working on with you through the newspaper, social media, updates on our website and in the front window of our office.
We are going to be seen everywhere and we will help you do the same in 2023.
THE Innisfail Community Band which commenced around 12 years ago, now has an Honorary Patron after the nomination and subsequent acceptance of Member for Hill Shane Knuth.
Group representative Richard Graham commented that band members recently decided to investigate appointment of a Patron for the group.
“A couple of members discussed the idea of a Patron and from then on it was an extremely easy decision to nominate Shane Knuth.
Shane is not only a great advocate for our group but also for the Arts in general. He has supported a full range of local projects we have been involved in and always takes the time to come and see us at performances and rehearsals.”
Knuth happily accepted the group’s unanimous nomination and received a special plaque in recognition of his advocacy and support.
The book of Acts is one amazing book sharing the most incredible stories of the power and workings of the Holy Spirit. God poured out His Spirit on the Apostles on the day of Pentecost - and then on many others. We see there were incredible miracles, signs and wonders performed.
God did extraordinary miracles through Paul so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, their illnesses were cured, and the evil spirits left them.
Acts 19:11-12 NIV
As we move through time and look at where the Church is today, we don't see so much of what took place in the book of Acts.
I have often questioned God 'why'? Why, generally, today, are we not walking in the same authority and power that the Apostles did? It's the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the grave that lives in us, which is also the same Spirit that He breathed on the Apostles.
(And with that, He breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit.
John 20:22 NIV)
Below are just a few verses from the book of Acts that speak about
the miracles performed through the disciples:
A prison gate was miraculously opened (Acts 12:10). Paul blinded Elymus (13:11-12). Paul performed miracles in Iconium (14:3,4). At Lystra, Paul healed a crippled man (14:8-18). Paul healed a woman possessed by an evil spirit (16:18). The miraculous earthquake unloosed all the chains and doors in the Philippian prison (16:26).
In Ephesus, twelve men spoke in tongues and prophesied (19:6). Paul performed other miracles in Ephesus (19:11,12). In Troas, Paul raised Eutychus from the dead (20:8-12). Paul was not affected by the viper at Melita (28:3-6). Paul also healed those on the island who were diseased (28:8-9).
So why don't we see all these things happening today?
My view is that the modern-day Church is preaching a watered-down version of the Gospel, preaching Jesus as the ticket to heaven and love but leaving it at that. Some things to consider: Do you know the gift (including any spiritual gifts) God has placed on your life; do you know what God has called you to? When was the last time you heard deliverance preached? Have you seen people set free from demonic activity or being healed? Have you experienced people moving in the prophetic gift?
What is God saying through the prophets?
People are more excited and scream louder at a football game than sharing and proclaiming the good news.
In many cases, the power of God has been quenched, maybe because some are afraid to pursue and step out in the Spirit of God. Others may be afraid of the 'things of God'. Still, others want to control what happens rather than allow God to move as He decides. We can trust God in these things because He is good and only has good things for us.
Still, others say miracles and wonders were only for the Apostles, while the scripture clearly states otherwise. In fact, we need to see those suffering made whole (being healed), set free and finding the peace of God.
Christians all have the same Bible - Catholic, Anglican, Uniting, Baptist, and Pentecostal. Still, we as humans tend to pick and choose what we accept and proclaim of the word of God.
I'll finish with this verse:
As you go, proclaim this message: 'The kingdom of heaven has come near.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
Matthew 10:7-8 NIV
• Aged 25 years or older
• An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant), temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on a pathway to permanent residency or a New Zealand citizen.
• Able to successfully complete the training and undertake work
THE Tully Support Centre (TSC) has successfully received funding under the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training Skilling Queenslanders for work initiative.
Following on from the success of the 2022 program, there will again be a partnership with MiHaven Training to deliver NO COST nationally recognised Certificate II & III qualifications for 30 more disadvantaged learners face to face in Tully.
Courses commence February 2023 – call to secure your place now
• SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality
• SIT20421 Certificate II in Cookery
Places are already filling up quickly. Contact Maxine on 40681004 or email maxine@tullysupportcentre. com.au to secure your place
• To be eligible, participants must be:
• Queensland residents
The TSC has successfully delivered Skilling Queenslanders for Work projects throughout the Cassowary Coast Region, supporting over 250 community members to successfully achieve a nationally recognised qualification, gain or retain work and improve their confidence and employability.
For more information about the program or program eligibility, contact Maxine on 40681004 or email maxine@tullysupportcentre.com.au
The TSC is funded by the Queensland Government and has been servicing communities throughout the Cassowary Coast since 1991.
The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully, opening hours Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 4 pm and Wednesday from 9 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 6 pm.
To register your interest or more info about groups and other services, please call 40 681 004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre. com.au or follow us on Facebook “Tully Support Centre Inc.”
Join us on Australia Day as we come together as a nation to celebrate what is great about Australia and being Australian with free festivities including entertainment, Citizenship Ceremony, Australia Day Awards and cutting of the Australia Day cake.
Date: Thursday 26 January 2023
Time: 9.00am to 11.00am
Where: Hinchinbrook Shire Hall, 25 Lannercost Street Ingham
For further information regarding the Australia Day Pool Party and Beach Party, please see flyers below.
Taylors Beach Swimming Enclosure
Please be advised that the Taylors Beach swimming enclosure on Boat Ramp Road (downstream) has been removed due to net damages and is not safe for public use.
For further information please contact Council's Public Spaces Team on 4776 4740.
Vote Now for People's Choice Award
Voting for the People's Choice Award in the 44th Hinchinbrook Art Awards is open until the close of exhibition 4.00pm Sunday 29 January 2023.
To vote for your favourite artwork, come into the TYTO Regional Art Gallery and scan the QR code to the survey. Only one vote is permitted per person.
The recent wet weather serves as a timely reminder to make sure you have your disaster season preparations in place.
Being ready will make a world of difference to you and the people you care about during and after a disaster or emergency event.
To be ready, you need to prepare your property and have your Emergency Kit ready.
Emergency Kits need to include provisions for at least three days (but we recommend seven days given the unpredictable nature of our flooding), including food, bottled water, any medications you may need, provisions for pets and animals, a fully charged mobile phone with a SIM card, car adaptor for charging your phone, first aid kit, cash (ATM’s and EFTPOS may not be available for a number of days), a radio, toilet paper and torches.
You can download your Emergency Kit checklist from Council’s website, How to be Prepared page and build your kit so that you are prepared when the need arises.
Prepare your home by removing items around the yard that could become flying debris in strong winds, and securing outdoor furniture and garden items.
Residents in beach areas should familiarise themselves with the Storm Tide Evacuation Guide –available on Council’s website, Storm Tide Information page – to determine whether their home may be at risk of inundation.
Check out our Storm Surge video for some tips on what to do in the event that you need to evacuate.
People with homes in the red or orange zones should ensure they have a back-up plan to move to friends or family should the need arise.
For more information regarding disaster preparedness please visit Council’s website, Disaster and Emergency Information page www.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au, the Queensland Government Get Ready website, www.getready.qld.gov.au, or the Emergency Management Queensland website www.disaster.qld.gov.au.
During a disaster event the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG), the organisation responsible for delivering the disaster management needs for the Hinchinbrook Shire, provides more detailed information to locals and their families outside the Shire via the Hinchinbrook Emergency Management Dashboard (Disaster Dashboard), Council’s website and the Hinchinbrook Disaster Information Facebook page.
Please visit the Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard at www.disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au for accurate information regarding current weather conditions and updates including local and state road conditions and flood cameras.
You can now 'opt in' to receive email notifications about weather warnings (choose your locations), emergency news from the LDMG, river flood notifications including choice of river/stations and notification level (Minor, Moderate or Major).
Subscribe via the ‘Opt-In Notifications’ link on the Disaster Dashboard.
The function of the Local Area Warden is to be the community liaison between the LDMG and the community.
Local Area Wardens operate in isolated areas of the Shire and provide the LDMG with information regarding their respective localities enabling effective and meaningful decisions to be made.
All Local Area Wardens volunteer their time and often go above and beyond what is expected of them.
Their assistance in disaster situations is truly invaluable and we would like to convey the community’s gratitude for everything that they do.
Take the time to find out who your Local Area Warden is, and keep their contact details in a safe place.
Local Area Warden contact information is available on Council’s website, Disaster and Emergency
Information page and Electronic Community Noticeboards around the Shire.
The Flood Height Comparison Charts list significant heights at Ingham Pump Station and their probable effects around Ingham and downstream.
There is a specific Flood Height Comparison Chart for Lower Herbert – Halifax.
These charts tell you where to expect flood water at different heights of the river based on past flooding events.
For instance, water will start flowing into Palm Creek when Ingham Pump Station reaches 9.6 metres.
Water will start flowing onto the Anabranch Bridge when Ingham Pump Station reaches around 8.99 metres.
If you do not have a Flood Height Comparison Chart, please visit Council’s main office to collect one, or visit Council’s website, Flood Information page to download a copy.
Council in cooperation with Hinchinbrook Aquatic Centre presents
LACHLAN Buckman – Nominated for his achievements in sports, particularly javelin. He recently competed in his first international event for javelin at the Oceania Championships, breaking the meet record and placing first in Under 18 Men's javelin (competing as a 16-yearold). Lachlan has been ranked number one in Australia for javelin since 2019, is currently ranked third in Under 17 Javelin in the Commonwealth. Lachlan was also a Queensland School Boys football team member at the Australian School Sport Football Championships.
Alissa Carey – Nominated for her sporting achievements in a range of sports. Alissa is 2022 Ingham State High School Sportswoman of the Year, as well as Netballer of the Year and Age Champion for swimming, athletics and cross country. Alissa gained selection in the Northern Rays Netball team and the Under 19 Queensland training squad. She also coaches referees and mentors younger players in a range of sports.
Lachlan Erba – Nominated 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.
Liam Fascetti – Nominated for his sporting achievements, particularly in squash. Liam was Under 15 Northern Region Redbacks Champion for club squash. He has captained his team to two grand finals this year. He has represented North Queensland and Queensland in school and club squash and received the Queensland Sharks Achievement Award for winning seven out of nine games at the Australian Championships in 2022. Liam is currently ranked number one in North Queensland and Queensland and number nine in Australia.
Jess Furber – Nominated for her sporting achievements in a range of sports. Jess represented Herbert River at the 2022 North Queensland Trials for cross country, athletics and gymnastics. She went on to place the top six overall at regionals for gymnastics. Jess was awarded 2022 Gilroy Santa Maria Junior Sportswoman of the year and was interhouse/interschool swimming, athletics and cross country age champion. She was presented Ingham Branch Best Overall Gymnast in 2022 and awarded Herbert River Netball Junior Most Valuable Player in 2022. Jess also excels at junior rugby league, rugby union and regularly assists with coaching and umpiring duties.
Levi Murray – Nominated for his achievements in many sports, including rugby league, athletics and rodeo. Levi competed in his first North Queensland
Zone Australian Bushmans Campdraft and Rodeo Association, winning and placing in Under 11 Steer-ride and Mini Bull Ride. This has qualified Levi for the National Finals for Under 11 Mini Bull Ride being held in Tamworth this year. Levi also represented Herbert River in cross country, touch football, Under 11 and 12 rugby league in 2022. He was awarded Our Lady of Lourdes 2022 Sportsman of the Year.
Ally Rhodes – Nominated for her sporting achievements in squash. Ally was the number one seeded player for North Queensland Schoolgirls Open Squash and Northern Region Redbacks teams. She was selected in the Queensland Under 17 girls Sharks team and is currently ranked number four in her age group for Queensland and number 13 for Australia. Ally also dedicates time to helping to coach and mentor juniors and beginner players each week.
Grant Swarbrick – Nominated 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, which is still playing today.
In 2022 Grant's commitment to rugby league was recognised by Queensland Rugby League, and he was awarded a trip to the State of Origin. He is passionate about getting kids of all abilities to play and enjoy rugby league.
Nikki Crozzoletto – Nominated 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 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.
Anthony-Liam Pennay – Nominated for his contributions as a talented young cellist. Anthony is an Ingham State High School instrumental program member and plays with a high skill level. He was awarded the Ingham State High School Overall Junior Cultural Award in 2022. His dedication to his instrument has been recognised, and he has been allowed to attend State Honours Ensemble Program in Townsville. Anthony has also entered artwork in the Ingham Arts Festival and Ingham Show.
No nominations were received for this category.
Anne Accorsini – Nominated for her active volunteer involvement with a number of community organisations. Anne is currently Hinchinbrook's Community Services Director of the Rotary Club. She has coordinated and worked on Rotary projects for many years, including stalls at Maraka, Ingham Show, Tasman Turtle and Christmas Carols. She also regularly assists at TYTO Regional Art Gallery openings. Anne has been heavily involved in the Ingham Maraka Festival for some years and has held executive roles on this committee. She also regularly volunteers for the Australian Italian Festival.
Karen Cavallaro – Nominated for her contributions to the community, mainly through her involvement on the Maraka Festival Committee. Karen has spent many years working with the committee, including as Vice President, to ensure the festival takes place each year. She has taken on the role of organising sponsors, following them up for the event each year, and assisting with running all associated events. Karen is also a former member of the Ingham Lions Club.
Tammy Collins – Nominated 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.
Graeme Gibson – Nominated for his contributions to the community, mainly 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 as a coach and Senior First aider for some years. 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 Queen's Baton in recognition of his commitment to the community.
Sharan Kelley – Nominated for her contributions to the community through coordinating the Ingham Show over many years. She has held and still currently holds multiple executive positions on the Ingham Show Committee and has done so for some years. Sharan researches and assists with developing and lodging grant funding applications to source office equipment and display equipment to assist with improvements for show displays. She takes leave from her regular job each year so that she can assist with the running of the Ingham Show. She has also previously assisted the Ingham Jockey Club and Ingham Rodeo.
Cinzia McEwen – Nominated forher contributions to the community. Cinzia has been a long-time member of the Ingham Theatre Group, holding many executive positions during her involvement. She is also an active member of the Herbert River Jockey Club and Meals on Wheels, volunteering her time to these organisations. Cinzia has also performed, and Emcee'd at Forrest Beach and Lucinda Carols by Candlelight and is a past committee member of Ingham Scouts, Ingham Kindergarten and Ingham State Primary School.
Donald Oswin – Nominated for his contributions to the community as a volunteer for many organisations and clubs, including the Australian Italian Festival Committee (life member), Ingham Sugar City Rodeo, Halifax Bay Hut Owners Association, Herbert River Apex and Ingham Dirt Bike Club.
Donald has held executive positions for many of these organisations during his involvement. He has spent many volunteer hours coordinating improvements to the Ingham Dirt Bike Club grounds and seeking advice and assistance from other clubs to help keep the club properly affiliated and running successfully.
Lesley (Lex) Pryor – Nominated for her contributions to the community as a foster carer for over 20 years. During this time, Lex has cared for over 50 children. She also regularly assists community members who are struggling with financial and/or social challenges by taking in their children unofficially 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 the school community. Lex is a wellknown, well-loved and indispensable Halifax Community member who never complains, is never too busy and tired to help others.
Helen Shaw – Nominated for her contributions to the community. As an Allied Health and Pharmacy Assistant, Helen brings joy to all those around her. She always spreads kindness and joy by dressing up for occasions such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween, handing out gifts to patients, families and staff. She has fundraised for Hospital Christmas decorations and resources for dementia patients by holding trivia nights. Helen is an active member of the Forrest Beach Progress Association and assisted in coordinating the 2022 Forrest Beach Carols event, which delighted 300 locals. She has won awards for her Allied Health and Pharmacy Assistant role at Ingham Hospital.
Grant Swarbrick – Nominated for the Reasons previously mentioned.
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, and Ingham teams, competed in the competition, all in great spirits. Many return each year for a great event and the famed "chicken and spaghetti" by the Noorla ladies.
Simone DiMaggio – Nominated for her contributions to the community through her role as Ingham State High School Vice Captain. Simone was recognised for her citizenship to her community by receiving the Queensland Order of Australia Citizenship Award. Simone has volunteered at all school events, including tuckshop, socials, Anglican Debutante Ball, Kindy Quiz, and Theatre Restaurant, to name a few. She also represented her school at all ANZAC Day parades. She has a "can do" attitude and is always willing to help, making her stand out.
Caitlin Lenzo – Nominated for her contributions as an outstanding young citizen within the Ingham State High School community. Caitlin is a positive role model who always puts others ahead of herself. She was an active member of the Ingham State High Schools executive committee in 2022. Volunteered at many school events such as Kindy Quiz, tuckshop and school breakfast program. Is a quiet achiever, always working in the background and producing incredible results.
David Schofield – Nominated for
his contributions to the community through several 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 the 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.
Anne Accorsini – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.
Karen Cavallaro – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.
Graeme Gibson – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.
Barbara Horsley – Nominated for her contributions to the community, mainly through her involvement with Ingham Family History Association. Barbara joined the Family History Association of North Queensland Ingham Branch in 1997.
Cinzia McEwen – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.
Lesley (Lex) Pryor – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.
Helen Shaw – Nominated for the reasons previously mentioned.
Mario Torrisi – Nominated for his contributions to the community as a tireless community worker raising money for many charities. Mario is constantly working and lobbying to improve
services for the Ingham community. He was instrumental in building various monuments in Ingham, such as the Alpini Monument, Sicilian Clock and Canecutter Statue, to name a few. Mario has also produced some pictorial history books concerning the Herbert River district. He also created cane furniture and has made many donations of his furniture to community groups to raffle as fundraisers.
02/08/1941 - 30/01/2020
Your presence we miss. Your memories we treasure. Loving you always, even though three years have passed we have forgotten you never.
On behalf of Agale & Ketchell families, we send our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to family & friends who supported us with messages of condolence, floral tributes, donations, and contributions during the recent funeral of our Elder Ruth Agale
We sincerely thank Black's Funerals, Mr. Ron Fredriksson, Jehovah Witness community, Tully Blue Care Service, Dr. Alana Young, Doctors & staff at Innisfail & Tully Hospital, Mamu Medical Health Services, Tully Ambulance Service, Tully Taxi service, Tully Ray care Chemist, Mulanaburra Housing for your services and support during this sad time.
We eso our Marigeth, hunters, cooks, caterers, venue provider at Tully State School. Wishing u all a happy 2023 ahead.
God Bless. Koeyma Eso. Many Thanks
This full-time position is in Tully, fitting bullbars, towbars, trays and other accessories to new vehicles, as well as carrying out minor servicing.
The successful candidate will have the following:
• Basic mechanical skills
• The ability to use hand tools and power tools
• The ability to follow installation instructions
• Good attention to detail
• Current open drivers license
• The ability to work in a team, as well as individually
Applications including resume to paul@bartractoyota.com.au
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To undertake as part of the Operational Service Team in the provision of safe, cost effective and quality operational services within the Mission Beach Community Health Centre and Tully Hospital.
• Ensure the confidentiality of patient and facility information, by recognising the need for client/patient privacy to be respected at all times.
• Builds and maintains good working relationships by communicating openly and effectively with management, staff and clients.
• Participates within a team by effectively contributing to the Operational Service Department and the District’s quality activities and processes.
• With minimum supervision daily work routines are performed to a high standard by following the Work Task Instructions, maintaining full compliance to OH&S practices, Infection Control policy, Waste policy, District and Department policies and in accordance with the Queensland Health Cleaning and Laundry, Standards and Guide Lines meeting required time frames.
• Maintain facility cleaning programme including routine basic maintenance of equipment not subject to trade qualifications. General internal and external cleaning duties which include light and heavy cleaning tasks such as cleaning high and lows, including walls and ceilings, cleaning of windows, security screens, furniture and fittings, sweeping of pathways, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping of floor surfaces associated with clinical and non-clinical areas. The collection and removal of all waste. Washing and folding of hospital linen.
• If completing shifts at Tully Hospital, assist health team members in the provision of patient care associated with the clinical areas.
Enquiries: Annette Lo Monaco 07 4068 4162
Ref: CAH465116
Closing Date: Tuesday, 7 February 2023 M7795 You
Churches of
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 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
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 Family Centre Innisfail, 9:30am, Sun, 12 Tierney St, Innisfail Estate 6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church
Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully
Cardwell Baptist Church, 11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell Sugar Reef Baptist Church, 9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham
Uniting 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)
St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham
Empower Church Innisfail, 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail
Anglican
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
ON Christmas Eve, long-term Tully resident Moyae Keen celebrated her 100th birthday in fine fashion.
She celebrated her special milestone by completing 3km in the Paradise Run, Mission Beach, with her son and his family, followed by waffles and ice cream for breakfast.
Moyae then attended bingo with her friends at Tully Leagues Club, which on a rare occasion, stopped to sing a Happy Birthday to her.
After bingo, all of Moyae's family and friends joined her for lunch at the Tully Leagues Club.
She received congratulatory letters from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and other politicians and a
letter from King Charles III.
Iris Moyae Keen (nee Bowler) came into this world in a railway residence as a home birth on December 24, 1922, in the rural town of Morven, Queensland.
Her parents were William Edgar Bowler and Constance Kinkead Bowler, and Moyae was the eldest of three girls, Ailsa and Elaine who have both sadly passed.
Moyae, as she later chose to be known, attended primary school at Maryborough, then worked as a secretary and did home duties.
Moyae married Alfred Keen on April 5, 1956, at the Congregational Church in Buranda, a suburb of Brisbane.
The couple had two children, Bill and Mary, and after 39 years of marriage, Moya sadly lost Alfred in 1995.
During her 29 years living in Tully, Moyae has fond memories spent at Tully Leagues Club and Senior Citizens Club, whilst the hardest challenge in her life was losing her husband.
Moyae, a resident of Tully Nursing Home, enjoys playing cards and bingo,
and her greatest joy is spending time with her family, which includes six grandchildren and eighteen greatgrandchildren.
Moyae's philosophy for longevity is getting good sleep, a beer a day and spending quality time with family.
IN late 2022, South Johnstone State School students planted, watered, and spread mulch in their new Bush Tucker Garden on the school grounds.
This project, coordinated by P&C Association President Cassie Villari, came to life after the school successfully applied for a $1,000 Woolworths Land Grant.
Norm Mears donated his time and machinery to prepare the garden, with trees donated by Glen from Cassowary Coast Regional Council Nursery, Dr Fay Falco Mammone and the team at Johnstone Region Landcare & Johnstone Catchment.
The range of trees planted are native to the region and edible bush tucker, which include river cherry, quandong, Davidson plum, native ginger, lomandra and native cordyline.
Students worked alongside Mamu Rangers (Country, Culture, Community), the driving force behind the project, with collaboration between Johnstone Region Landcare and Johnstone Catchment and the Cassowary Coast
Regional Council nursery.
Designed by Senior Mamu ranger Fran Joyce, the Bush Tucker Garden features a rainbow serpent shape through the middle (creator of land and water) and a yarning circle with seating and a fire pit.
Plaques in the garden will include the standard, scientific and language names of each species, incorporating a visual learning experience for students and visitors to the school.
It is aptly named, ‘Yamani Bush Tucker Garden’, which means Rainbow Serpent, a significant theme in the project.
SJSS especially wanted to thank Norm Mears and his team of helpers, Mamu Rangers Francis Joyce, Shai Ivey, Brendan Purcell and Matt Gillis, Cassowary Coast Regional Council Nursery and Johnstone Region Landcare.
Since last July, the Mamu Rangers and Terrain Natural Resource Management have conducted monthly routine water sampling as part of the Healthy Waterways program at specific sites across the Johnstone River catchment.
Here they are testing for nutrients,
THROUGHOUT North Queensland, and extending as far south as Stradbroke Island, there have been more than 105 crocodile sightings in the last month, sparking calls by Katter's Australian Party (KAP) MPs for the Government to
stop prioritising crocodiles over human lives and get serious about crocodile management.
KAP Deputy Leader and Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto said that crocodiles were a continuous point of contention across the Hinchinbrook electorate. Still, the recent wet weather has seen an influx of crocodile sightings reported to
the Hinchinbrook office.
"Crocodiles numbers have exploded everywhere across the North but recent reports from constituents in the Tully Heads area are causing me particular concern, especially sightings of a threemetre-long crocodile acting aggressively at the local boat ramp," he said.
"Crocodiles are moving into areas where they haven't been seen for over 50 years - early last year, a large crocodile took up residence in the centre of Ingham at the TYTO Wetlands, and in December, a large Labrador was taken by a crocodile in Cairns - you would think such occurrences would cause the Department to take swift action, but they seem to have a snail-like response to removing these problem crocodiles.
"The recent sighting of the Stradbroke crocodile indicates crocodiles are moving further south, and now that it is a south-east corner problem, the Department seems to be responding to the sighting with lightning pace.
"Now that South-East Queenslanders are being threatened with what the North
have been forced to live with for years, we might see the Government listen to the Katter's Australian Party and take a more proactive approach to reducing crocodile numbers."
Hill MP Shane Knuth said the KAP's Safer Waterways Bill presented logical, sensible changes to how we handle the crocodile population in North Queensland, which the Government ignored.
"Fishermen and recreational boaties are constantly under threat and popular inland waterways and tourist beaches are no longer safe," Mr Knuth said.
"Just sticking up a sign and promoting people to "be croc aware" doesn't cut it. We need a more proactive approach to safeguard the public and protect human life."
KAP is currently reworking their Safer Waterways Bill to re-introduce it into the Queensland Parliament during the year in a bid to make sensible legislative reforms to enable better crocodile management across Queensland.
to regional Queensland. It is the lifeblood of many of our regional towns and cities.
IT’S that time of the year again when, after indulging over Christmas, we promise to do things differently in the year ahead - eat a little better, drink a little less, and get a little healthier.
Queensland’s sugarcane farmers are also starting the new year, hoping their industry can improve in 2023.
The 2022 season has been one of the toughest and most frustrating in recent years, and for some growers, it’s not over yet.
As of January 10, at least three sugar mills were still crushing cane, more than a month after the expected finish date.
Where mills have finished crushing,
cane is often left unharvested, costing growers in lost income.
It’s true that the unprecedented length of this season is partly due to wet weather and the resulting larger-thanexpected crop.
But the fact is, poor mill reliability has played a massive part in the season dragging out so long.
The late start in many areas, frequent mill break-downs, and poor logistical management have caused delays across the industry.
Too often, this has been coupled with poor communication from mills to growers, which has been a cause of frustration for many.
The sugar industry is hugely important
Growers have been playing their part to ensure we have a strong and vibrant industry for many years.
The harvesting sector is also doing an amazing job, often under challenging conditions, while struggling with a shortage of skilled workers.
But growers and harvest contractors can’t carry the industry alone. It doesn’t matter how much cane we grow or harvest; if we can’t crush that cane efficiently, the industry will continue to suffer.
We have an excellent opportunity to be essential to Queensland’s burgeoning bioeconomy. But to do this, we need the mills to be at the cutting edge of technology.
Due to the extended season, mills now have a much shorter window to carry
out all the necessary maintenance and capital works required for a successful crush in 2023.
We need as many skilled people as possible to work in the mills to get this task done, as time is closing in on the 2023 crush.
The mills have resolved to pull out all the stops to ensure the necessary work is completed and we do not have a repeat of the poor performance witnessed in 2022.
I urge them to stick to this New Year’s Resolution for the benefit of growers, our regional communities, the Queensland economy, and of course, the milling sector itself.
Happy New Year to all readers. I hope 2023 is a safe and prosperous year for all.
A workshop hosted by FNQ Growers has delivered an update on a project which aims to help improve water trading on the Tablelands.
It aimed to continue the engagement with the Tableland's grower community, share information about the digital water market, and understand the areas of focus for the project team to refine its grower-led design.
The workshop was part of the Scaling Next-Generation Water Markets in Northern Australia project, co-funded by CRC for Developing Northern Australia and led by Civic Ledger and Inclusive Growth Partners with FNQ Growers.
The next-generation water market will remove the need for intermediaries and create accessible and up-to-date water market information on availability and price for both temporary and permanent water allocations.
FNQ Growers President Joe Moro said the project aimed to deliver a
more transparent, efficient approach to water management for temporary and permanent allocations.
He said the project to be rolled out across the Tablelands would include irrigation system water and groundwater.
"It's an innovative approach to water management," Mr Moro said.
"One of the key benefits will be the live water market data – which means irrigators will be able to see what water is available immediately in turn, helping
them with critical on-farm decisions during peak periods where water markets play an important role to meet additional water demands."
Civic Ledger Chief Executive Officer Katrina Donaghy said the project would look to recruit irrigators to trial the digital water market between April and June 2023.
"The vision is to create a nextgeneration water market that operates like a share market –
controlled by the Tableland's grower community," Ms Donaghy said.
The project team will be looking for members interested in engaging in the digital water market pilot, members who are already using onfarm digital technologies to help with farm management or members who are active in water markets or would be if there was a better way to trade water.
An expression of interest will be published on FNQ Growers' Facebook page in mid-March 2023.
SUNDAY, January 15:
Our First day back for the New Year saw 18 Bowlers enjoy a game of 10 Ends followed by half a game before the rain arrived to cool the air.
Sunday, January 22:
Another humid day but we managed to get 24 Bowlers to have a great afternoon.
President Joan welcomed everybody including first timer junior Kobie, and our New Member Sean Prinsloo from NZ.
Team 1 Peter Smith/Bev Harrop/Pam Staier (5) v Team 2 Rita Pezzutto/Avis Ray/Betty Cochrane (8)
Team 3 John Taylor/Lou Brunello/Kobie (8) v Team 4 Leno Ceccato/Judy Hood/ Donte (10)
Team 5 Gavin Buick/Joan Mercer/Jason Harrop (15) v Team 6 Ray Downing/Sean Prinsloo/Rita Hudson (9)
Team 7 Robyn Brunello/Pauline Edwards/Toni Buick (9) v Team 8 Des Roberts/Val Zamora/Bev Achilles/ Mary Bacic (10)
After Smoko
Team 1 (7) v Team 8 (15). Team 2 (7) v Team 7 (3). Team 3 (4) v Team 6 (22). Team 4 (7) v Team 5 (19).
Winning Team on a count back was Gavin Buick/ Joan Mercer/Jason Harrop. Runner up Rita Pezzutto/ Avis Ray/Betty Cochrane.
Our playing times are Wednesday and Sunday Afternoons starting at 1.30 pm. Name in the Book before 1 pm, thanks. Cheers!
IN December, Innisfail Bowls Club celebrated individual and team achievements throughout 2022 at their annual awards presentation held at the club.
In 2022, Innisfail won the TFNQDBA Division 3 Pennants with the team made up of Steve Howe, Greg McDonald, Doug Juhas, Mal Clifford, John Kremastos, David Irwin, Bob Chaplain, Graeme Anderson, Gordon Goes, Warren Sinclair and Peter Smith.
Championship winners: Men’s A-Grade Singles
Winner: Michael de Vries
Runner Up: Alf Siliato
B-Grade Singles
Winner: Bob Chaplain
Runner Up: Peter Smith
C-Grade Singles
Winner: Jamie Paterson
Runner Up: Bob Chaplain
Championship Pairs
Winners: John Phillips and Sergio Dalla Pozza
Runners Up: Michael de Vries and Ian Humphreys
Championship Triples
Winners: Mal Clifford, Michael Roots and Jim Martinod
Runners Up: Doug Juhas, George Edgerton and Warren Sinclair
Championship Fours
Winners: John Phillips, Ian Humphreys, Michael de Vries and
Sergio Dalla Pozza
Runners Up: Alf Strano, Alf Siliato, Snow Clark and Greg McDonald Mixed Pairs
Winners: Sergio Dalla Pozza and Diana O’Brien
Runner Ups: Peter Smith and Joan Atkinson
Consistency Singles
Winner: Gordon Goes
Runner Up: Bob Chaplain
Innisfail Ladies Bowls Awards
A-Grade Singles
Winner: Maisie Smith
Runner Up: Lyn Stevenson B-Grade Singles
Winner: Dell Steve
Runner Up: Catarina Cook
Winners: Eileen Hamann and Dell Steve
Runners Up: Maisie Smith and Dian Catelan
Innisfail
(runner up).
SOME rain over the Christmas period had the course damp underfoot, but play continued.
A huge thank you to the efforts of the fantastic grounds crew over the last twelve months.
In 2022, Innisfail pennants teams completed a long and successful FNQGA pennants season.
The A-Grade team played well all season and secured a spot in the semi-finals against last year’s winner Cairns Golf Club.
Despite a gallant effort, the team, unfortunately, fell short, losing 4/1. Andrew Rose was the only winner, with close matches from Trent Mann, Jake Cockle, Paul Tattam and Colin Bidgood.
Caine Cockle was the only player to win all matches he played, whilst Ryan Thwaite won his first three matches.
Rob Mills, James Scullen, Darryl Gould and Ned Jacobsen registered their first wins for their club.
Three Innisfail teams qualified for the Survivor Golf final at Mirage Golf Club, Port Douglas.
Colt Barba, Stephen Lyons, Caine and Jake Cockle, Colin Bidgood and Lance Doyle came close, but no cigars.
The Survivor Golf Series will return to Innisfail Golf Club in
March.
Last December, Innisfail junior Caine Cockle attended the Greg Norman Junior Masters in the Under 15 division at Palmer Golf Club, Gold Coast.
Cockle played some solid golf on the Par 71 course, a much more challenging course than his local club and finished with rounds of 88 (77) 82 (71) 79 (68).
After the three days, first or second in Nett would see Cockle progress to the fourth day; however, he finished third in Nett and just missed out, which is still a fantastic effort.
Monthly Medal - December 3
Results
1st: Barry Scott - 65 nett
2nd: Ian Saunderson - 66 nett
3rd: Darren Ritchie - 66 nett NTPs and Longest Putt
2/11 - Aman Singh
3/12 - Luke Peters 4/13 - Jack Johnston
5/14 - Scott Nuttall 6/15 - Trent Mann
7/16 - Addi Butorac 9/18 - Luke Beilby
Wednesday All SportersDecember 7
1st: Ned Jacobson - 22pts
2nd: John Lombardi - 20pts
3rd: John Abbott - 20pts
NTP - Joshua Jones
Friday Sporters - December 9 Results
1st: Caine Cockle - Junior22pts
2nd: Ian McDonald - 21pts
3rd: Luke Peters - 19pts NTP - Craig Alman
Hoad Business Development Single Stroke - December 10
Results
1st: Darryl Gould - 65 nett
2nd: John Slater - 65 nett
3rd: Ryan Thwaite - 67 nett NTPs
1/10 - Craig Alman 2/11 - Luke Beilby
3/12 - Ian Saunderson 4/13Darren Ritchie
5/14 - Ryan Thwaite 6/15Barry Scott
7/16 - Luke Beilby 9/18 - Ian Saunderson
Wednesday All SportersDecember 14
Results
1st: Dan Carter - 23pts
2nd: Craig Alman - 23pts
3rd: John Lombardi - 23pts NTP - Dan Carter
Friday Sporters competitionDecember 16
Results
1st: Jeff McGrath - 19pts
2nd: Darryl Gould - 19pts 3rd: Colin Bidgood - 17 pts NTP - Alan Gould
Peak Aviation StablefordDecember 17
Results
1st Joshua Jones - 48pts
2nd: Troy Jones - 37pts
3rd: Ian Saunderson - 37pts NTPs
1/10 - Ian Saunderson 2/11Scott Nuttall
3/12 - Joshua Jones 4/13Luke Peters
5/14 - John McCarthy 6/15Barry Scott
7/16 - Joshua Jones 9/18 - Ian Saunderson
Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition - December 21 Results
1st: Rob Mills 26pts
2nd: Rauno Lehtsalu 24pts
3rd: Luke Peters 23pts NTP - Ian Street
Friday Sporters 9-hole competition - December 23 Results
1st: John Lombardi 21pts
2nd: Ryan Thwaite 20pts
3rd: Craig Alman 19pts NTP - Rob Mills
December 24 - 10 teams contested the Goondi Hill Hotel 4BBB Stableford.
Results
1st: Craig Alman/Rob Mills 47pts
2nd: Ian Street/Peter Stenzel 43pts
3rd: Darren Ritchie/Colin Bidgood 42pts
NTPs
1/10 - 4/13 - Trent Mann 7/16Darren Ritchie
2/11 - Aman Singh 5/14 - Luke Beilby 8/17 -
3/12 - Luke Beilby 6/15 - Jake Cockle 9/18 - Jake Cockle
Friday Sporters competitionDecember 30
1st: Caine Cockle
2nd: Darryl Gould
3rd: Ryan Thwaite NTP - Darryl Gould
Midway Butchers Single Stableford - December 31
Results
1st: Jake Cockle - 40pts
2nd: Peter Stenzel - 40pts
3rd: Craig Alman - 35pts
NTPs and Longest Putt
1/10 - Craig Alman 2/11 - Barry Scott
3/12 - Barry Scott 4/13 - Ryan Thwaite
5/14 - Scott Nuttall 6/15 - Peter Stenzel
7/16 - Craig Alman 9/18 - Kevin Walsh
Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm
Friday Sporters 9-hole competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm - online bookings
ON
Results:
Event 1 - 25 Target Double Barrel (Cash Divide)
AA - 1st.Jason Sapuppo, Chris Santarossa, Mark Stella - 25/25
A - 1st: Frank Scamnello 25/25; 2nd: Peter Threlfall, Joe Zappala, Ned Di Salvo, Santo Greco and Graham Facer 24/25
B/C - 1st: Liane Robertson, Sandra Crapella and William Armstrong - 25/25
Event 2 - 25 Target Point Score
AA - 1st: Nathan Thurston 75/75; 2nd: Michael Thurston 74/75 (137/138) - (Shoot off)
A - 1st: Frank Scamnello 74/75; 2nd: Brendan Draper 73/75
B/C - 1st: Liane Robertson 72/75; 2nd: Emma Thurston 68/75
Event 3 - 25 Target Single Barrel
AA - 1st: Nathan Thurston 25/25; 2nd: Bryan Sanderson 24/25 (25/26) - (Shoot off)
A - 1st: Graham Facer 24/25; 2nd: Santo Greco 23/25
B/C - 1st: Peter Luppi 22/25; 2nd: Alf Strano 21/25
Event 4 - 30 Target Medley
AA - 1st: Chris Santarossa 50/50 (74/75); 2nd: Bryan
Sanderson 50/50 (73/75) - (Shoot off)
A - 1st: Barry Lansdown 49/50; 2nd: Ned Di Salvo 47/50
B/C - 1st: Emma Thurston 47/50; 2nd: Peter Luppi 42/50 (63/75) - (Shoot off)
Event 5 - 25 Target Continental
AA - 1st: Mark Stella 25/25 (52/52); 2nd: Jar Smaniotto 25/25 (51/52) - (Shoot off)
A - 1st: Santo Greco 25/25 (26/26); 2nd: George Bugeja 25/25 (25/26) - (Shoot off)
B/C - 1st: Rob Draper 24/25; 2nd: Sandra Crapella 23/25
CLOSE to 40 people attended Innisfail and District Tennis Association’s presentation evening held at South Johnstone Bowls Club to celebrate the club and their member’s achievements throughout the 2022 season.
Members played social lawn bowls, followed by a BBQ dinner, dessert, and awards presentation.
Encouragement Awards: Colleen Carroll
Barry Anderson
Dylan Ryder Kai Greven
Natalie Wolff
Alyssa Wolff
Court Inspector Award: Frank Witt
Every Ready Battery Award: Chante Spanton
Voluntary Work Acknowledgement Award: Mike Ernst and Margaret Tinney
Peter Greven, Siddharta Nair and Kerry Spollen received acknowledgement for their work on the management committee.
Season 1 - Monday night doubles: A-Grade
Winners - Logan’s Lobsters: Logan Lizzio, Nicholas Pervan, Floren Deac and Barry Anderson (35 - 23 games).
Runners up - Pete’s Net Nuts: Peter Greven, Kerry Spollen, Kai Greven and Frank Witt.
B-Grade Winners - Phil’s Ball Whackers: Phil Miskin, Margaret Tinney, Peter Snodgrass and Colleen Carroll (25 - 14 games).
Runners Up - Rhonda’s Net Nabbers: Rhonda Valmadre, Kim Humphrey, Dylan Ryder and Suwaree Usher.
Season 2 - Monday night doubles: A-Grade
Winners - Logan’s Ace Kickers: Logan Lizzio, Nicholas Pervan, Jesse Witt and Frank Witt (26 - 22 games)
Runners Up - Kerry’s Net Nuts: Kerry Spollen, Roselyn Cecchi, Natalie Wolff and Tony Leacy
B-Grade
Winners - Dean’s Laser Shots: Dean Hardy, Chante Spanton, Kathy Martin and Mike Ernst (27 -23 games)
Runners Up - Tiara’s Big Hitters: Tiara Walsh, Colleen Carroll, Suwaree Usher and
Club Championships
Junior Boy Champion
Winner: Dylan Ryder
Runner Up: Kai Greven
Junior Girl Champion
Winner: Natalie Wolff Runner Up: Alyssa Wolff Junior Doubles Winner: Dylan Ryder and Alyssa Wolff
Runners Up: Natalie Wolff and Keean Greven
A-Grade Men’s Singles Winner: Kai Greven Runner Up: Nicholas Pervan A-Grade Ladies Singles
Winner: Logan Lizzio
Runner Up: Natalie Wolff
B-Grade Men’s Singles Winner: Brad Sultana
Runner Up: Dean Hardy B-Grade Ladies’ Singles
Winner: Colleen Carroll Runner Up: Chante Spanton A-Grade Doubles
Winner: Kai Greven and Dylan Ryder Runner Up: Kerry Spollen and Mick Burgess B-Grade Doubles Winners: Chante Spanton and Peter Snodgrass
Runner Up: Colleen Carroll and Mike Ernst
After IDTA’s AGM, the new 2022 - 2023 management committee is Barry Anderson (President), Peter Greven (Vice President), Kathy Martin (Secretary) and Margaret Tinney (Treasurer) with Siddharta Nair (Assistant Vice President/committee member), Phil Miskin, Mike Ernst and Kerry Spollen (committee members).
2022 highlights: IDTA signed a 20-year lease with Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Appointment of new head coach Heiner Wirtz-Fielding
A Rural Sustainability Grant of $3,000 assisted with coach recruitment and associated costs to run, Come and Try/ Open Days, Meet and Greets and registration fees.
A $3,000 Cassowary Coast Regional Council Grant for materials to install drainage along the edge of Court 6 to stop water and mud going onto the court and installation of a retaining wall.
A $2,524 Volunteer Grant enabled the purchase of two bar stools in canteen, six new chairs, new stove and printer/ photocopier.
I would like to wish everyone all the best for 2023 and hope everyone managed some form of a break over the festive season. So far, 2023 has delivered a mixed bag for boaties with periods of reasonably light winds; however, this has been offset by lots of overcast weather, rain and the possibility of storms. I have managed a couple of successful reef trips; however, I have mainly concentrated my fishing on the coastal reefs and islands. This way, I could manage a few hours fishing and at the same time be safely home quickly if I could see a storm building.
The larger boats that could travel at speed travelled out wide to fish the grounds along the continental shelf. There have been reports of some boats doing it tough, and the lucky ones managed some lovely Nannygai and Red Emperor. Trolling the shelf has resulted in mostly Wahoo and Dolphin Fish. However, I did hear one report of some Blue Marlin being caught wide off the continental shelf.
The main reefs have been fishing very well with good numbers of Coral Trout and mixed reef fish such as Tuskers and Sweet Lip. Most boats that have taken the time to drift out a live bait or pilchard have also managed a Spanish Mackerel.
The rubble patches, wrecks and wonky holes have all produced plenty of Nannygai, Tea Leaf Trevally and Cobia. The sharks continue to be a problem; however, occasionally, things come together, and you can have a shark-free trip.
Closer around the islands, the fishing has been excellent, especially when the water clarity has been reasonable. Large schools of bait have been moving along the coast, attracting Pelagic such as Trevally, Queenfish, School and Grey Mackerel. Trolling smaller deep diving lures or casting metal lures are the most successful methods to fish for these species under these circumstances.
Bait fishing, especially in the early morning, has also been successful, with most boats managing catches of Grass Sweet Lip, Gold Spot Cod and Coral Trout. There has also been plenty of large and Small Mouth Nannygai; however, as usual, most have been under legal size. The Fingermark have also been around in good numbers, and Squid has been reasonably plentiful.
The estuaries have been badly affected by the rain;
however, when the water clarity has been reasonable, there have been chances with some quality Mangrove Jacks and Flathead making up most of the catch. Despite the freshwater flush in the rivers, legal mud crabs have been scarce, with most boats only managing one or two keeper crabs for an overnight set.
The Barramundi season opens next week on February 1, and indications are that it will be a good season. If the rain persists, we will see a lot of fish coming from the freshwater reaches of the Tully, Murray and Johnstone rivers. The mouth of the feeder creeks, drains and backwaters are the prime areas, get permission before entering a property and keep an eye out for crocs.
The freshwater has been fishing well for Sooty Grunter and some lovely Jungle Perch. Tinaroo Dam has also fished well, with many reports of big Barra being caught last weekend.
At this early stage of the week, the weather sites predict light winds for this coming weekend. Get an upto-date report before heading out, but a reef trip is a real possibility.
Suppose we don’t get too much rain and the water quality in the estuaries is decent. In that case, we should see some excellent Mangrove Jacks and Flathead caught during the morning run-out tide over the weekend. The building tides next week should allow plenty of opportunities for the opening of the Barra season.
Roly
Tackle World Tully
pm 1.38m SAT 28 3:18 am 2.39m 9:21 am 1.82m 3:32 pm 2.51m 10:48 pm 1.25m SUN 29 5:16 am 2.62m 11:36 am 1.77m
5:05 pm 2.42m 11:48 pm 1.10m
MON 30 6:22 am 2.92m 12:46 pm 1.61m 6:08 pm 2.43m
TUE 31 12:33 am 0.97m
7:06 am 3.15m
1:29 pm 1.47m
6:52 pm 2.46m
WED 1 1:10 am 0.87m
7:43 am 1.38m 2:01 pm 0.96m
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CARMEN WALKER | MISSION BEACH SAILING CLUB
LOCAL sailor Lachlan Heath (Lachy) began sailing the 8ft wooden Sabots in Mission Beach and Tinaroo over 30 years ago. He has refined his hobby to compete in national and world championships in off-the-beach boats and yachts. Lachy’s latest sailing campaign was the 2022 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which certainly lived up to the expectation of the fast and furious offshore race that it can be.
This would be Lachy’s second Sydney to Hobart yacht race, but his first sailing on the 46ft yacht Mayfair. He had been sailing with the Mayfair crew (no relation to the investment company) in other offshore regattas for some time now. And despite the icy conditions, big seas and hairy moments of this race, Lachlan is already planning his next Southern Ocean race.
The forecast leading into the yacht race was for a cruisy downwinder that was to end in a gruelling southerly buster. Depending on how fast the crews could sail the yachts would depend on whether they were to endure the blasting southerly winds and big seas. Lachy kept his finger on the weather pulse in the fortnight leading into the race and ran many head miles in preparation for the potential wild ride down the Tasmanian coast.
The crew aboard Mayfair handled the conditions exceptionally, and on day two were running in 2nd place on handicap. All was well until that afternoon, nearing the bottom of Tasmania. The boat ran into trouble as the wind gusts hit over 100km/hr. The mainsail sustained broken battens for most of the race but only began causing problems when the wind increased on the nose. The experienced crew performed running repairs on the mainsail, enabling more speed, stability, and optimal sailing angles.
That final 130km leg of the race took a mammoth 24 hours to complete, and the broken battens cost Mayfair time and places in the 109-boat fleet. Despite this, after 69 hours, they finished 28th in line honours and placed 6th out of 34 boats in the non-professional division. A wild ride on the high seas is indeed what Lachy faced, which he handled with mental strength, his lifetime of sailing experience and the camaraderie of the Mayfair crew.
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“sailing
