Wet Tropic Times, 2023, June 15, Newspaper Edition

Discover Unique Local Gifts and Treasures

PARONELLA Park, nestled in the heart of the Cassowary Coast, is not only a historical treasure but also a paradise for unique and locally sourced gifts. If you're looking to find the perfect present that captures the essence of this enchanting region, look no further than the diverse offerings available here. For wine enthusiasts, they stock a selection of wines from Murdering Point Winery.

If you're searching for handcrafted jewellery, the artisans of Mission Beach showcase their talent through stunning pieces that reflect the beauty of the natural surroundings. These intricate designs make for extraordinary gifts that will be cherished for years to come.

Capture the region's picturesque landscapes with postcards and greeting cards featuring the works of local photographers. These thoughtful and visually striking mementos are perfect for sending a piece of the Cassowary Coast to loved ones afar.

For food lovers, Silkwood's pepper is a must-try. Grown locally, this high-quality spice adds a touch of flavour to any dish, making it an ideal gift for culinary enthusiasts.

Paronella Park also boasts a collection of t-shirts and baby clothes from talented local designers. These one-of-a-kind garments showcase the creativity and vibrant spirit of the region, making them a delightful

choice for fashion-forward individuals or as adorable outfits for little ones.

Remember to indulge in the rich and aromatic coffees and teas sourced from local plantations—the perfect way to start the day or treat a coffee lover.

Supporting local artists is made easy at Paronella Park, where you can find a variety of artworks that capture the area's beauty. From paintings and sculptures to unique crafts, these pieces reflect the region's artistic talent and cultural heritage.

Lastly, consider woodwork made from recycled timbers, an eco-friendly choice showcasing local artisans' craftsmanship. These sustainable creations make for distinctive gifts and promote environmental conservation.

With its diverse range of locally sourced and artisanal products, Paronella Park offers an extraordinary shopping experience that lets you take home a piece of Cassowary Coast charm.

Weekly Bible Verse

Ingham Probus Club: State of Origin

THE Ingham Probus, a Ladies and Gentlemen's Club, geared up for the first State of Origin match at their monthly meeting last month and enjoyed witnessing the win for Queensland. The Club has a waiting list as they needed to cap their numbers to fifty-two due to the demand to be involved.

They have a games day where they all come and play Cards, Bridge, Mahjong, Rumminkins and any game they choose with friends. Many stay on for lunch.

They recently returned from a threeday trip to Magnetic Island to attend the Theatre Restaurant and had a great time and have other great trips in store.

Some of the Probus club members ready for Game Barber Cynthia and

The Voice Referendum: Concerned First Nations People’s Message to Australia

ENGLISH WORDS TRANSCRIBED VERBATIM FROM CINDY ROBERTFACEBOOK OPEN VOICE HTTPS:// FB.WATCH/L8UGBEGFPR/

“MY people don’t want it. Majority of my people do not want this referendum to go ahead.

My name is Cindy Roberts and I come from the Widjabul tribe. We are a tribe of the Bundjalung Nation and today I just come with a message. Today I want to share about what is going on in this country they call Australia.

As you know come October, we have a referendum that is coming, and they are asking the Australian people to vote yes or no. But before we get to that stage I ask, and I am asking all the people out there in this country, in this great county beautiful country do you honestly know what this is about? Do you know what you are saying yes to? Do you know what you are saying no to? Until we have a balance here of knowing what exactly this is all about with the referendum, what powers are given and what powers are taken.

Even as the first Nations people we talk about sovereignty. We don’t want to lose our sovereignty in this country. This land was never bought or sold; this land was invaded. Within their constitution we have never been apart of the constitution. Even in the 90s, the 1967 referendum they classed us citizens. We became citizens in our own country.

Now you know that is not right even in itself. You can’t become a citizen of somewhere you already belong to.

There were things done through that referendum that disempowered my people. Clauses within their constitution struck out. So, referendums are not always positive and a good thing.

We need to be mindful, and we need to be careful on what the people are saying yes to.

Through the process of these referendums comes trickery. They are not going to tell you that bit so we need to be wise in all our ways.

I come to you today with a message, because I am speaking from the heart. Because I am concerned about this nation. I am concerned about my people;

I am concerned about all Australians. I am concerned about our children, and I am concerned about generations to come.

We need to be protecting this country and you need to know within your heart what is right and what is wrong. And that is the reason why I am here today. To spread a message.

We have a responsibility as a first nations people to look after country. We can’t change history of what has happened, but we can make a difference now. And we need to continue to look after country. All the people who dwell upon our land as first nations people we have to protect them because it is now our responsibility.

Because this is where we struggle, we struggle with a corporation that wants to control, manipulate, disempower. We need the truth, and we need to be telling the truth.

This Australian corporate government needs to be telling the truth on what this is really all about.

Because I don’t know about you mob,

but I see darker days if this referendum goes ahead. Because as you know I am not for the referendum as a first nations woman. I’m against.

My people don’t want it. Majority of my people do not want this referendum to go ahead.

Because I can tell you now Australia, they have not consulted my people, my elders of the Bundjalung nation. They haven’t spoken to us in any way shape or form.

The corporation that they established for the voice was established and already registered back in 2019, so this was all planned before it even come to this.

Australia, why are they asking you to say yes. Why are they asking you to vote for this referendum and not my people? Why are they asking you to make a decision for us? Shouldn’t we be making this decision? Shouldn’t we be the ones self determining our own lives, our own affairs for our country to protect all Australians?

Because our sovereignty is under

threat. This is why. Believe it or not our sovereignty protects all Australians. Why should my people be put into a constitution that committed genocide from generation to generation to generation in this country?

Why do you think we would want us to be in a constitution that committed nothing but crimes against humanity? Crimes of war against the sovereign. The original people of this land. Why would we want to be in that constitution?

Have you Australia ever asked us that question?

My advice I can only say to all Australia, please don’t put us in that constitution. If you put my people in that constitution we will not only lose our national sovereignty and our rights over our tribal lands, but you will lose our protection as a sovereign people because our sovereignty will be ceded through a corporation.

We are up against a foreign corporation that is running this country, so stop handing them everything on a silver plater Australia and become self determined and stand with the first nations people.

So that is my message to you today Australia. Let’s unite and as you know where I stand, it is a no from me for a voice to parliament.”

WEATHER

Tomorrow - Saturday

Ingham

Scattered showers 16 - 25

Cardwell

Scattered showers 17 - 25

Tully

Showers 17 - 25

Mission Beach Showers 19 - 25

Innisfail Showers 18 - 25

Tomorrow - Sunday Ingham

Mostly cloudy 15 - 26

Cardwell

Mostly cloudy 17 - 25

Tully

Showers 16 - 25

Mission Beach

Scattered showers 18 - 25

Innisfail Showers 18 - 25

CCBWN looking to grow the network!

CASSOWARY COAST BUSINESSWOMEN’S NETWORK

THE Cassowary Coast Business Women’s Network (CCBWN) elected its new executive committee at its Annual General Meeting on May 30 at The Great Flavours of India, Innisfail.

CCBWN Secretary Louise Robertson said it was a night of good networking, great food, and an enjoyable guest speaker.

“Guest Speaker for the evening was David Burston from Toastmasters” Mrs Robertson said. “He showed us how important it is to use story in making connections with your customers and that the other key components to a good speech was your mindset and being memorable. His message to members was to make sure you are talking about the benefits of your products or services rather than the features.”

“The CCBWN have filled all executive positions for the 2023-2024 year”.

Past President Cr Trudy Tschui commended those taking up new positions and was excited that all executive positions had been filled for the first time in a while.

New President Kendell Bishop from Silkwood Valley Beef said the outgoing committee deserved thanks. “Congratulations

on a job well done last year” Mrs Bishop said. The next CCBWN event will be held on July 25, 2023 at Silkwood and will be hosted by our Gold Member Silkwood Valley Beef.

It will be a sundowner combined with The Longest Table to raise funds to Fork Cancer. Full details will be released on our Facebook page and website or you can email info@ ccbwn.org.au for further information.

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THE FIRST & THE LAST

IN the chapter following Jesus' statement that the first will be last and the last will be first, Jesus tells a parable.

"So the last will be first, and the first will be last."

Matthew 20:16 NIV

The picture paints a story of labourers complaining about other workers who did not work as long & hard as they did and were paid an equal amount. (Fewer hours for the same amount of wage) In other words, they saw their own labour as worthy of compensation. But they considered their fellow workmate's

labour to be less worthy of reward. Jesus ends the parable with the statement, "So the last will be first, and the first will be last"

Matthew 20:16 NIV

The interpretation presented before us is based on the content of the parable is that all believers, no matter how long or hard they work during this lifetime on earth, will receive the same basic reward: Eternal Life.

The thief on the cross (Luke 23:39–43), whose life of service was limited to a moment of repentance and confession of faith in Christ, received the same reward of eternal life as did many other biblical Prophets who faithfully served God.

But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus answered, "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise."

Luke 23:40-43 NIV

Scripture also points out that heaven has different rewards for various services, with the ultimate prize of eternal life being given to everyone equally, based on God's Grace in Jesus.

"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Romans 10:13 NIV

Regional Rainfall Report

New Executive L to R: Lucinda Kenway from Silkwood Valley Beef, Deb Harle from Harles Electircal, Ourania Conomos from Tropic Training Solutions, Jill Weeks from Plum Tack, Gitta Yelds form Gitta’s Bookkeeping & BAS Services, Louise Robertson from JK Robertson Property Law and The Balanced Biz Mum and Kendell Bishop from Silkwood Valley Beef (Absent: Kerry Clow from Kerry Clow Consulting

David Burston from Innisfail Toastmasters presenting Attendees at AGM

Tully Lions Club welcome their committee

IN his speech on Monday 12, incoming President Martin Braddick informed that there would be new items in the year ahead among the regular community projects that the Tully Lions Club organise yearly.

• An expansion of our Children’s Vision screening program

• More socialising opportunities

• New members

Outgoing President Michael Ottone shared the positive year for the Tully Lions: More tickets had been sold on the meat trays due to an increase from $30 to $50 for the trays, a large number of battery recycling was completed, and Lions members Martin and Irene Braddick assisted the Lions children’s Vision Screening sessions at local schools and schools within the Tully Lions Zone.

Secretary Irene Braddick and Treasurer Peter Buttsworth chose to continue their positions into the coming year.

Letters to the editor

Choices

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Staying fair despite the challenges of increasing living costs

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

IT is a battle taking on the current cost of living issues. Many people look at their outgoings and are currently not paying for extra items they might consider luxury items.

You might have yet to consider spending some of your hard-earned cash on an Australian-made and owned product, necessary items and not a luxuries.

We live in a time where lots of items are being produced overseas instead of locally produced despite knowing that the standards do not exist in the overseas products that Australian producers require to make their products.

Still, many Australians will buy what is cheaper instead of a better-quality item—the more jobs we support overseas, the fewer jobs we will have in Australia.

We should counteract this problem. We think of a product that we love that is wholly Australian-made and owned and put some of our hard-earned cash into buying the product and keeping the product produced in Australia.

WE have a petition in over 100 businesses around the cassowary coast to ask our council (The Cassowary Coast Regional Council) to accept cash again after they went cashless last year.

One of the important things I learnt during my studies in the mental health field is that giving people choices empowers them and improves their wellbeing. Taking choices away from people leaves them in despair, depressed and angry.

As far as I understand it one man, in our council, the CEO, decided to take away people’s choice to how we spend our money!

There was no vote, no choice. His choice!

People are traumatised. After years of tragedy and trauma, from the devastating bushfires down

south, immediately followed by the confusion and division covid caused, taking away yet another choice is downright heartless. Our elderly are especially distressed.

Since we started this petition to bring cash back, I’ve notice how incredibly uniting it is, nearly every single one of the people we speak to is on board.

Now, wouldn’t the CEO, want our council, to be a part of something so uniting after all we have been through.

Sharon Haddock

Bingle Bay

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are the personal views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions held by the Wet Tropic Times, its Editor, or staff.

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Oliveri’s Deli in Innisfail celebrates 40 years and 100 years of trade

MARIA GIRGENTI

THIS year, Oliveri’s Continental Deli, a European-inspired authentic deli in Innisfail’s CBD, is celebrating 40 years in business and 100 years since it began trading.

Len Oliveri’s grandparents, Pietro and Maria Oliveri, had strong ties with Innisfail since 1896, along with Len’s parents John and Mary.

Anita Oliveri (nee Raciti) also has a long connection with Innisfail, as her parents, Antonio and Agata (Tina), first arrived in Tully in the early 1950s.

The Deli began trading in the early 1920s (circa 1923), as a general merchant store, along Fitzgerald Esplanade, Innisfail, under Saraceni & Co.

Len and Anita Oliveri purchased the delicatessen in 1983 from a family who had run the business for the 60 years prior.

During the cane-cutting era, Oliveri’s flourished with the influx of migrants to Innisfail, especially Italians, Greeks and Maltese.

Oliveri’s also sold alcohol, and as wine sales were popular among Italians, it had its own underground cellar where wine was stored in large vats and sold by the gallon.

When Oliveri’s purchased the Deli, it suffered due to the opening of Woolworths in Innisfail.

Six months later, Oliveri’s faced the opening of Coles and experienced a considerable decline in sales for the first three weeks.

Slowly they introduced new products, always trying to keep the local Italians and ethnic community happy, whilst dealing with two major chain stores.

Initially, the gift shop started in the Deli, which has also been trading for 40 years.

In 1986, Cyclone Winifred wreaked havoc on Innisfail, and Oliveri’s suffered significant damage and stock loss.

Customers’ feedback indirectly selects various lines of stocked products.

In 1990, as demand increased,

Oliveri’s started making bread rolls with speciality products for a quick lunch on the run.

In 2002, their 19th year of trading, The Lonely Planet discovered Oliveri’s, which is still recommended as a must-visit destination.

Their original coffee supplier, Bushells Robert Timms, is still used today and known as ‘the best coffee in town’.

In 2006, after Cyclone Larry decimated Innisfail, Oliveri’s, the only business with a generator and Jagad’s Café fed thousands of people for six days whilst the town had no power or water.

After the cyclone, as regular customers who became good friends, Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lynne specifically requested Oliveri’s Deli to cater a luncheon at the Shire Hall in 2014.

On April 29, 2018, Oliveri’s Deli hit international fame when Michael Portillo from Great British Railway Journeys visited Innisfail to film the Art Deco buildings as part of SBS’s Great Australian Railway Journeys TV series.

Malcolm Turnbull, Peter Beattie, John Howard, Anna Bligh and Pauline Hanson are among the dignitaries who have visited the Deli.

Currently, Oliveri’s employs 13 staff, renowned for their extensive product knowledge and friendly customer service.

Delma Hampson is their longestserving staff member, employed since 1990, Maria (2007), Norma (2009), Violetta (2018) and Heidi.

The Deli’s three focus areas are customer service, product knowledge and quality products.

Providing customers with products that cannot be found in other stores makes their business unique.

Antonio Saraceni, the original owner of the Deli, now known as Oliveri’s.

Len Oliveri displaying some of the salamis available in the Deli during the late 1980s.

Anita (fourth from left), Len Oliveri (sixth from left) and Oliveri’s Deli staff members with Sir Peter Cosgrove and his wife Lynne at the Shire Hall in 2014.

Exercise Diamond Strike,

Exercise Diamond Strike

7th Brigade will be conducting military training in Ingham and the road between Ingham, Mount Fox and Herveys Range Development Road.

Exercise Diamond Strike will commence on Saturday 24 June to Tuesday 27 June 2023.

During this time, training will occur during the day and night.

Residents are advised not to be alarmed if they hear and see military vehicles, helicopters and aircraft, as well as military personnel carrying weapons and using blank ammunition.

The Australian Defence Force will work closely with Council and will continue to update the community on activities that occur during this time. Should you wish to contact the Australian Defence Force, please phone 1300 333 362.

Port of Lucinda Foreshore Clean-Up Works - No Public Access

The Port of Townsville has contracted Keita Services to undertake foreshore clean-up works at the Port

of Lucinda, with completion anticipated by Friday 16 June 2023.

The clean-up will see unlawfully abandoned and dumped building debris removed from the rock wall zone.

There will be no public access to the foreshore, unsealed roadways, or informal parking areas during this time.

The public jetty will remain open and motorists are requested to find alternative parking in allocated spaces on Bruce Parade/Dungeness Road during the works period.

Should you require further information, please contact the Port of Townsville on 4781 1500.

Dog Registration Renewals

Please take the time to update your details with Council to ensure you receive the right renewal notice with the right fee.

Let us know if:

• Your contact details have changed;

• If your pet has been desexed; or

• If you no longer have your pet.

You can update your details by visiting Council's Main Office, or by visiting Council's website https://bit.ly/3CjK8ko.

Household Resilience Program Phase Three Extended

The Household Resilience Program has been extended by a further $20 million for Phase Three.

The Household Resilience Program provides funding to help eligible home owners in coastal parts of Queensland improve the resilience of their homes against cyclones. To find out more about the Household Resilience Program, including eligibility criteria, visit www.qld.gov.au/strongerhomes.

Suicide Intervention Training

Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre is hosting a one day suicide intervention course to provide residents with the confidence to recoginise and assess a person who may be at risk of self harm or suicide.

Date: Wednesday 21 June 2023 or Tuesday 8 August 2023

WORKS NOTICE

Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm

Where: 71 Townsville Road Ingham

Cost: Free

Morning tea will be provided, please bring a packed lunch.

To register your interest please contact Hinchinbrook Community Support Centre on 4776 1822 or email communitysupport@hcsc.org.au.

Football Queensland Winter Holiday Clinic - Ingham

Have fun and make friends at the winter holiday clinics for boys and girls aged 4 to 14 years old.

Date: Thursday 29 June to Friday 30 June 2023

Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm

Where: Sportsman Parade Ingham

Register now at https://bit.ly/43tuzCU.

Ingham FC Ladies Day

Come and support the Ingham boys take on Burdekin, while enjoying drinks and nibblies at the Ingham FC Ladies Day.

Date: Saturday 24 June 2023

Time: Gates open at 2.00pm for a 3.00pm start

Council wishes to advise that construction works have commenced on Hamleigh Road Ingham and Capellaris Road Blackrock. Ongoing works will occur between 6.00am and 5.00pm with a number of traffic conditions in place during these times.

Council would like to thank you for your cooperation during this necessary phase of works. For further information on current roadworks, please visit Council’s website, Roadworks page or contact Council on 4776 4671.

Cost: $55 per ticket

Please note, tickets cannot be purchased on the day. For further information please contact Chloe Day and Sarah Fascetti on 0499 983 591.

Nominations Now Open for Australian of the Year Awards 2024

Australian of the Year Awards provide all Australians with the opportunity to recognise someone who demonstrates our great Australian spirit. Nominations for the 2024 Australian of the Year Awards close Monday 31 July 2023. It only takes one nomination to elevate a recipient’s voice, help them access more support or give them the recognition they deserve.

The four categories open for nominations are:

• Australian of the Year;

• Senior Australian of the Year (those aged 65 years or over);

• Young Australian of the Year (ages 16 to 30); and

• Australia's Local Hero. Nominate today at https://bit.ly/3ClXEnE.

Innisfail branch smashed a fundraising record of $9,223 for Cancer Council Queensland

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

A RECORD crowd of over 200 people enjoyed scrumptious fare at Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at Warrina Lakes on May 26, which raised a record $9,223 for Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ).

Innisfail Philoptohos Ladies presented a $300 donation to the cause, part of the proceeds from their sell-out Greek sweets and fried halloumi stall, at this year's Innisfail Feast of the Senses.

Those in attendance enjoyed a fun and relaxing morning and the chance to win stacks of lucky door prizes, cent sales, and raffle prizes, bid on an auction, and buy fresh local produce and handmade craft items.

Guest speaker Anna Lees from Innisfail spoke about her father's cancer diagnosis in 1973 and her cancer journey.

Whilst her father was in Brisbane for over six months of treatment, he received assistance from the Queensland Cancer Fund (as it was then known).

This inspired Lees to give back, and at the age of 13, she became involved in the door-knock appeal, with her Dad as the driver.

These funds raised assisted patients in travelling south for treatment, as there was no radiation/chemotherapy in the Far North region back then.

Until 1999, Lees continued her involvement with the door-knock appeal and, for two years, hosted the ABMT at her South Johnstone home.

After moving to East Palmerston in 2000, Lees became reunited with Lydia Massa, a family friend.

Around 2004, Massa hosted her first ABMT at her home with 50 invited guests. The following year it took place at East Palmerston Hall with 180 guests

and was run by volunteers.

Over the years, Lees took on the roles of Leukaemia Foundation ambassador, branch chairperson, and Relay for Life chairperson.

In 2020, Lees received a Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma diagnosis and underwent six months of treatment in Cairns.

During this time, Lees received assistance from CCQ and the Leukaemia Foundation, and CCQ also helped her when diagnosed with non-related breast cancer.

Each year, around 1,813 people in the Far North Queensland region receive a cancer diagnosis, with prostate, melanoma, breast (female), bowel, and lung the most common cancer types.

Free support and services are available to cancer patients in the Cassowary Coast, including accommodation and bus service to and from Marylyn Mayo Lodge in Cairns, access to turban and wigs, telephone/face-to-face counselling and a psychologist.

In 2023, ABMT is celebrating 30 years, and every dollar raised helps the Cancer Council to fund research, support services, prevention programs and advocacy.

CCQ also conducts research directed at understanding how to prevent cancer, ways to diagnose cancer earlier, how to assist patients in achieving the optimum quality of life after a cancer diagnosis and the best ways to support cancer patients and their families.

Five of the Innisfail Philoptohos Ladies who presented a $300 donation to Cancer Council Queensland - Innisfail branch President Lydia Massa (second from right) and Sue Moir (second from left).

Guest speaker, Anna Lees (third from right) with Innisfail Cancer Council branch volunteers and supporters.

Herbert River RSL- Ingham - 29th June 2023 Brothers Leagues Club – Innisfail - 30th June 2023 Silkwood Hotel – Silkwood - 4th July 2023

Pumpkin, Polenta and Herb Muffins

Serves: 12

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30-35 minutes

½ serve per portion

Ingredients

300g pumpkin, peeled and cut into 4cm pieces

1 cup wholemeal flour, self-raising

½ cup flour, self-raising

1 cup instant polenta

½ small red capsicum, very finely chopped

1 tablespoon thyme leaves

2 tablespoons pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

1 cup natural yoghurt

2 eggs

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated

Method

PREHEAT oven to 200ºC. Line a 12-hole muffin pan with baking paper.

STEAM the pumpkin for 5-10 minutes, or until soft, then mash with a fork and let cool.

COMBINE the flours, polenta, capsicum, thyme and half the pepitas in a large bowl, making a well in the centre.

WHISK the yoghurt, eggs and oil in a separate bowl until combined.

STIR the mashed pumpkin and cheeses through the egg mixture. Pour into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.

DIVIDE the batter evenly among the muffin holes and scatter the remaining pepitas over the top.

BAKE for 30-35 minutes, or until the muffins are golden and a skewer comes out clean.

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team

Tully Community Preschool & Kindergarden: Give notice of Intention to Branch with C&K

TULLY COMMUNITY PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARDEN

WE would like to inform you of some exciting changes to our kindergarten program. Following on from the discussion at the past committee meetings, careful consideration and extensive consultation with past management committees and staff, we have decided to APPLY to transition from our current AFFILIATE agreement with C&K Kindergarten to a BRANCHING agreement.

As a volunteer parent management committee, we need help with the time, pressure, and demands of running a kindergarten, which is a complex small business, and we find it difficult to recruit parents to volunteer their time and skills. To ease this burden,

we have begun the process to branch, which would significantly reduce risk and provide increased benefits to parents, staff, and most importantly, the children.

We believe this transition will allow us to continue to provide our children with the best possible learning environment, and we are excited about the opportunities it will provide. Should our application be successful, C&K will hold a community consultation meeting detailing more information about branching and answering any questions you may have. We will keep you informed about the progress of this initiative, and we welcome any feedback or questions you may have.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our kindergarten program.

What’s the Voice referendum about?

It’s about whether we should change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by setting up an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. A referendum is the only way to change the Australian Constitution.

What is the Voice?

The Voice would be a permanent body that gives independent advice to the Australian Parliament and Government on matters that affect First Nations people.

How will the Voice be set up?

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/.

The Voice aims to help the Parliament and Government to make better decisions and deliver better outcomes for First Nations people.

How it’s set up would be determined after the referendum with input from First Nations people, the broader public and the Government. The Parliament would then make a law to set up the Voice.

The intention is that its members will be chosen by and representative of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from across Australia.

Be ready for the conversation, get informed at Voice.gov.au

Mena Creek, State School students, are 'Living Through Learning' in 2023

STORY AND PHOTO BY MARIA GIRGENTI

MENA Creek State School has completed two busy terms and started 2023 with one new Prep and 28 students.

During Term 1, Jen Abbott continued her excellent work on Tuesdays, teaching P-4 Science and P-3 English.

In Term 2, MSS welcomed new fulltime Prep - Year 3 teacher Olika Tavake with eight years of teaching experience in Brisbane and on Yam Island, Torres Strait.

Cameron Wedgwood, Principal at Mena Creek School for 14.5 years, said this year's focus is on attendance 95% and over, as well as English, ensuring foundations for each student are in place to ensure future success.

All Year 6 students have a responsibility as leaders and as good role models to younger students.

MCSS is committed to delivering explicit learning opportunities in a safe learning environment, embracing and respecting students and families to nurture students who believe in themselves and value learning.

MCSS is a Reef Guardian and Sun Smart school, a small co-educational school servicing students from Prep to Year 6 in supportive, multi-age learning environments.

The Teaching and Learning teamwork promotes students in their academic and personal growth by providing highquality explicit teaching and learning episodes tailored to each student's needs.

Contemporary learning using computer technology is vital to students' learning, evident in the school's excellent student-to-computer ratio.

MSS is located opposite the awardwinning tourist attraction Paronella Park, allowing students to access diverse learning opportunities, including sustainable energy, biodiversity and tourism.

All parents and new members are welcome to join the P&C Association, with meetings held each month at 3.30 pm in the senior classroom.

Students aim to follow the school's motto, 'Living Through Learning,' and Code of Conduct to be Respectful, Responsible, Peaceful, Safe and Striving for Excellence.

MCSS boasts two adventure playgrounds, a tennis and basketball court, and a large sports oval.

MCSS is part of the Silkwood Mena Creek Sports Association, which along with Silkwood, South Johnstone and Mundoo State Schools, participate in an annual athletics carnival.

During Term 1, Years 4, 5, and 6, students participated in Water Safety and Swimming program and NAPLAN.

MCSS always welcomes new enrolments; further information is available by contacting the school office.

Principal Cameron Wedgwood with Mena Creek State School Year 6 leaders, Makahli, Ryder, Hannah, Tyrell, Luca, Sienna, Indy and Prep student, Sonny.

Global Sugar Traders Visit Cane Country

SIMON HOOD- WILMAR MANAGER GROWER MARKETING

TWO of Wilmar’s global sugar traders shared the latest market intel with Herbert canegrowers earlier this month, during a series of grower meetings in north and central Queensland.

Senior sugar traders, Peter Bingham from London and Neil Foo Zhizhou from Singapore, spent a week visiting Wilmar’s milling regions and addressing large grower turnouts.

Peter dived into the supply and demand fundamentals pulled together by the Wilmar global team.

Behind Peter and Neil sit a team of research analysts and a global network of information sources. The granular detail they can talk to regarding the demand and supply issues in each of the origin and consumption destinations is impressive. In short, the near-term outlook remains supportive of prices.

Even with the elevated price there is only minor demand destruction, which is growing globally at roughly 2M tonnes of sugar a year. The past few years have seen a substantial drawdown of global stocks as demand continues to outstrip supply, so there is little room for a slip-up in the current Brazilian crop.

Moreover, the potential for development of the El Nino weather pattern has traders alert to possible delays in the ongoing Brazilian harvest and the risk to the Indian monsoon which is critical to the next major crop supply.

Neil Foo Zhizhou focused on the macro factors affecting the sugar market and presented some possible longerterm scenarios. A major element of his thesis is the massive amount of US dollar debt that is projected to increase exponentially. This will lead to persistent

inflation with the outcome of continually rising commodity prices.

Not surprisingly growers liked what they heard. However, Neil was quick to point out that these are projections based on hypothesis and assumptions and there is no certainty to outcomes.

Nevertheless, growers were happy to chat to Neil following the presentation to dig deeper into his thinking.

For any queries, please contact Proserpine Grower Marketing Consultant Shirley Norris on 0437 803 019. Plane Creek growers can contact Angus McKerrow on 0419 238 536

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Wilmar senior sugar traders Neil Foo Zhizhou (left) and Peter Bingham were well received during their visit to the Herbert and Wilmar’s other milling regions.

IN MEMORIAM PUBLIC NOTICES

In Memory of

Glenn White – “Brobie” - “YT”

13/03/1963 – 13/06/2020

My heart is still broken, I miss you so much. The kids & Browny are doing you proud, just wish we had you here, the leader of our Crowd.

AMLA Your Sis xo

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TUESDAY A.M: THE BINGO PLAYERS

Numbers are called alternate Tuesday mornings 9am to 11.30am. Book of 5 $10, Jackpot Sheet $2 each = $12 per session. 2 sessions usual. Lucky Door, monthly raffle. $4 per person includes morning tea. Contacts: Toni Farrell 0433675318 and Tookie Baker 0457860087

TUESDAY P.M: CARDWELL CARDS & MAH JONG

12.30 to 4.00pm. Bolivia, mah jong or game of choice. New comers welcome. Doesn't matter if you don't know how to play, learning is part of the fun. $4 includes a'fternoon tea. Contacts: Kate Boyle 0408575573 and Gwenda Kingston 0408183833

WEDNESDAY: CRAFT GROUP 9.00am to 11.30am Cross Stitch, Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery, Card Making plus. $4 to share in this creative group. Contact: Janet Schmid 0431920852

SATURDAY: CARDWELL PATCHWORKERS

9am to 11.00am. Hand Sewing, QuUts, Special Projects plus. $4 includes morning tea Contact: Pattie Papworth 0420812080 SO MUCH TO SEW, SO MUCH TO DO, SO MUCH TO SHARE. AND THEN THERE'S SUNDAY - OUR SPLENDID BBQ LUNCH DAY. OPEN FROM 10.00AM. $10 PER PERSON. THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED IT SAY "AWESOME"

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Where: 4 Porter Promenade, Misison Beach

On: Lot 13 on RP724164

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Church times across the region

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG,

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

Catholic Churches

St Rita’s Babinda, 7am, Sun, 15 Church St, Babinda

Mother of Good Counsel, 6:30pm Sat Vigil, 9am, Sun, 90 Rankin St, Innisfail

Our Lady of Fatima, 10am, Sun, 32 Glasgow Street, El Arish, St John the Evangelist, 6pm, Sat, 4 Harold Street, Silkwood, St Rita’s South Johnstone, 7am, 1st, 3rd & 5th/month, 5 Green Street, South Johnstone

Christ the King, 7am, 2nd & 4th/month, 10 Harbour Road, Mourilyan Holy Spirit, Mission Beach 7am Sun, 12 Webb Rd, Wongaling Beach

St Clare of Montefalco

Church, 6pm Vigil Mass, Sat 9am, Sun, 13 Mars St, Tully

Our Lady Star of the Sea, 5pm Sun (except 1st Sunday), 121 Victoria St, Cardwell Ingham Region Catholic

Parishes:

St Patrick’s, 8:30am, Sunday, 18 Abbott Street, Ingham

St Peter’s, 7am, Sunday, 10 Scott Street, Halifax, Canossa Chapel, 10am, Sunday, St Teresa’s College / 3819 Abergowrie Rd

St Teresa’s, Trebonne, 10am

Seventh Day Adventist

Seventh Day Adventist Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

Baptist Churches

6:30pm, Sun, Ladies Church Tully Baptist Church, 10am, Sun, 6 Plumb Street, Tully Cardwell Baptist Church, 11am, Sun, Bruce Highway, Cardwell Sugar Reef Baptist Church, 9:30am, S, “The Knightclub” 38 Herbert St, Ingham Baptist Independent, 11am, Sun, 77 Halifax Rd, Ingham

Uniting Churches

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail, 10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach, Ingham District Uniting

Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)

Lutheran

St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham

Non-denominational

Empower Church Innisfail, 10am, Sun, 191-193 Mourilyan Rd, South Innisfail

Anglican Churches

St Albans Anglican Church, 9am, Sun, 83 Rankin Street, Innisfail

St John Anglican Church, 5pm, Sat, 2 Black Street, Tully John Oliver Feetham Pioneer Memorial 11am, Sun, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

Holy Trinity (Ingham) 6pm Saturday Service. 9am, Sunday. 37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham All Souls, 7.30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate

Wilmar Sugar mills start the 2023 season

WILMAR

INVICTA Mill in the Burdekin has kicked off the 2023 season for the Wilmar Sugar group of mills.

The first bin was tipped at Invicta Mill about 9am yesterday (Tuesday 6 June), signalling the start of production for Australia’s leading sugar manufacturer.

Wilmar’s other Burdekin mills are also starting this week. Pioneer Mill got under way last night (Tuesday 6 June), Inkerman Mill is scheduled to start today (Wednesday) and Kalamia Mill is scheduled to start tomorrow (Thursday).

General Manager Operations Mike McLeod said Wilmar expected to process about 15.9 million tonnes of sugarcane across its eight mills this year, to produce about 2 million tonnes of raw sugar.

“There’s a lot of optimism surrounding the 2023 season,” Mr McLeod said.

“There are projections for a return to drier, El Nino weather conditions,

which will make for smoother harvesting and crushing operations than we experienced last year.

“We’re also seeing strong global

Gala dinner to honour horticulture

FNQ GROWERS

FAR North Queensland’s horticulture industry will be recognised and celebrated at a gala dinner in September.

Hosted by the region’s leading advocacy group, FNQ Growers, the dinner will be held at the Springmount Raceway, Arriga, near Mareeba, on September 1.

FNQ Growers chair Joe Moro said the evening would celebrate the achievements of horticulture in the region which was worth around $1 billion.

“Horticulture is one of the economic pillars of the far north,” Mr Moro said.

“Our industries continue to evolve, with new crops breaking ground, new growing methods and advancements in technology.

“Our event is an opportunity for us to showcase our

Time to rethink ethanol

CANEGROWERS CHAIRMAN OWEN MENKENS

AUSTRALIA is amid a cost-of-living crisis, which shows no sign of letting up any time soon.

The price of everything from housing to groceries is skyrocketing, and continual rate rises by the Reserve Bank are doing little to stem the soaring inflation.

Every day we hear heartbreaking stories of the pressure rising costs are putting on families.

Whether it's seniors foregoing healthcare checkups to reduce medical bills, or single parents skipping meals so their children don't go without, people are struggling to make ends meet everywhere we look.

Of course, beyond creating employment in the regions and contributing billions of dollars to the national economy, the sugar industry can do little to help ease these cost-of-living pressures.

However, there is one place where, with the appropriate government support, the sugar industry could significantly reduce costs on everyday Australians – at the bowser.

The soaring petrol price, now regularly over $2 a litre in many places, is a massive burden on Australian families.

Right now, there is little we can do to influence that price; we are totally at the mercy of the global oil market.

But many Australians might be surprised to learn that other sugar-producing nations have much greater control over their domestic fuel prices.

Brazil, for example, uses its sugar industry extremely efficiently to keep the cost of fuel low for consumers.

It does this by switching seamlessly between sugar production and ethanol production, depending on the prevailing global conditions.

Brazilian mills will produce more sugar when the world's sugar price is high. When sugar prices are low, but oil prices are high, mills will produce more ethanol.

The end result is Brazilians pay significantly less at the bowser than Australians. Brazilian motorists currently pay around 3.3 Brazilian Reais per litre of petrol, equivalent to one Australian Dollar. Can any Australian remember the last time they paid $1 for a litre of petrol? I know I can't.

And Brazil is not the only country seeking to keep fuel costs low by using its sugar industry more efficiently. India has already boosted ethanol production in recent years. It is expected to divert more than six million tonnes of sugar annually towards ethanol by 2025.

Tully Sugar Crushing Statistics

For week 2 ended 09/06/23

sugar prices of around $800/tonne –something we haven’t seen in decades.”

Mr McLeod said Wilmar Sugar had invested $200 million in its sugar milling assets this year to underpin reliability and performance.

“We’ve carried out a massive capital and maintenance works program in much shorter timeframe than usual, due to the late finish to the 2022 season.

“Our people have done an excellent job of delivering these major projects in time for the start of the 2023 season.”

Invicta Mill Production Superintendent James Wallace said there was a lot of excitement and anticipation around the start of every new season.

“The team’s excited about all the effort we’ve put in during the maintenance season to get the factory ready to go and we’re really looking forward to seeing how the season unfolds.”

Wilmar’s Plane Creek Mill at Sarina will start the season on June 12, with Proserpine Mill to follow on June 13.

The Herbert mills will kick off June 19.

growers and the many industry stakeholders.”

A key focal point of the event will be honouring nominees in the prestigious Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year and announcing the 2023 winner.

Mr Moro said while the industry embraces changes growers remained at the heart of horticulture and the award aimed to recognise leadership and innovation. A special produce auction will also take place to raise funds for the Mareeba Hospital. More details along with ticketing information will be released later.

Australia can do this, too, albeit on a smaller scale. But for this to happen, we need state and federal governments to work with the industry to fund ethanol production and storage facilities.

This could not only significantly reduce the price Australians pay for fuel, easing the cost of living pressures, but it would also boost our national fuel security, making us less susceptible to global shocks. We live in a large country, with limited or no public transport options outside major cities. Cars are a necessity.

There is no reason Australian families should continue paying through the nose simply to carry out their daily lives. Especially when, with a little bit of courage and foresight, we could follow the lead of other sugar-producing nations and take control of our own fuel destiny.

South Johnstone Crushing Statistics

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Invicta Mill Production Superintendent James Wallace on the first day of the 2023 season.

Invicta Mill Production Superintendent James Wallace and Operations Coordinator Brody Di Bella oversee the start of production for the 2023 season.

Steam’s on and sugar production has begun at Wilmar’s Invicta Mill in the Burdekin.

MOBILE Mill for Seed Cane- Tully growers are reminded that the pre-season CCS sampling of commercial cane to be harvested is now in full swing, and this service is available to anyone who requests it. This service will continue until the season's third round or when requests stop.

In addition, this service can also include sampling

seed cane for CCS levels before planting.

For seed cane, we are looking for virtually the opposite of what we want from commercial cane. Obviously, we want good tonnes/ha and high CCS for the commercial cane. However, we want lower CCS for seed cane so that the cane is still actively growing, giving it a better chance of good germination once planted.

By doing a mobile mill test of seed cane, we test the plant's top and base to ensure the CCS is low. One way to secure lower CCS for seed cane is using seed cane to less than 12 months of age, especially for some varieties like Q250 and SRA 28.

So over the next few months, if seed cane is close to getting older than 12 months of crop age because planting is delayed by wet weather, then in the coming months, we can sample it through the mobile mill and determine its likely CCS status. This can give peace of mind because, despite delays, the CCS may still be low and suitable for planting.

Flowering and suckering are other factors that are starting to influence the 2023 Tully crop.

Flowering his year is greater the in 2022. Still, not excessive; in fact, over the last few weeks, we have been analyzing the flowering of several varieties and found in most cases that it is light to moderate, which means in a 1m of cane if there are 10 stalks, 3 to 5 are flowering. The only variety that is flowering heavily is Q232.

For suckering, the recent rain has meant that we have now exceeded the long-term average rainfall for June (200mm), and in many cases, suckers are starting to develop. If we get a mild to warm winter, these suckers could impact the final CCS of the crop, so there could be a case for using crop ripeners to suppress suckering after 2nd round.

To discuss the possibility of using ripeners after 2nd round, growers can call 0400586968 to discuss.

Indigenous male appointed to Wet Tropics Management Authority Board

WET TROPICS MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

THE Wet Tropics Management Authority (the Authority) is celebrating the appointment of a new director to its Board.

A Djabugay and Yidinji man, Mr William EnochTranby, has been appointed as a Director for the Authority. He brings a wealth of experience working within the tourism industry, promoting the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area (the Area) nationally and internationally.

Mr Enoch-Tranby has over a decade’s experience developing and delivering cultural tourism experiences, for which he has received multiple industry awards.

The appointment was made following a nomination from the Australian Government Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek.

Mr Enoch-Tranby is now one of three Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples to sit on the Authority’s Board, including the Chair, Ms Chrissy Grant, an Eastern Kuku Yalanji woman and Director, Ms Ailsa Lively, a Gunggandji woman.

Ms Grant said: “Mr Enoch-Tranby’s appointment to our Board is an important step towards not only providing another voice for Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples to the Authority and its decision-making processes, but he also will be representing a younger demographic, which has been an aspiration of the Board, to take into consideration the perspective of the next generation of Indigenous leaders.”

“His award-winning experience in tourism will also be a great asset in delivering the Authority’s Wet Tropics Sustainable Tourism Plan 2021-2031 which has a strong focus in developing enterprise of Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples,” Ms Grant said.

Mr Enoch-Tranby has previous experience sitting

on the Tourism Tropical North Queensland Indigenous Tourism Positioning Advisory Committee, the Tourism Tropical North Queensland Indigenous Steering Committee, and the Queensland Rail First Nations Steering Committee and was the first Indigenous person inducted into the Queensland Young Tourism Leaders Program.

The Wet Tropics Management Authority Board of Directors is established under the Wet Tropics World Heritage Protection and Management Act 1993.

The Board consists of seven directors, including an executive director. Both responsible Ministers jointly nominate the chair of the Board and an Aboriginal director. Two directors are nominated by the

Queensland Government and two by the Australian Government.

These six directors are appointed by the Queensland Governor in Council for a term of up to three years and serve on a part-time basis. The Executive Director of the Authority is a full-time, non-voting board director.

The Wet Tropics Management Authority Board’s key function is implementing programs to meet Australia’s international obligations for the World Heritage Area under the World Heritage Convention. Persons are qualified for appointment as directors if they have qualifications or extensive experience in a field related to the Authority’s functions.

Greg Shannon

New Authority Board Director Mr William Enoch-Tranb

Bowls News

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

TWENTY-EIGHT bowlers took to the green for last Thursday afternoon’s social bowls.

The winning team on the day was Sergio Dalla Pozza, Peter Smith, Moses, and Peter Broccardo.

New members and visitors are most welcome with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start, with latecomers not accepted.

In the A-Grade Club singles, Cieran Smith defeated Steve Stoter, Alf Strano defeated Steve Howe and Sergio Dalla Pozza defeated Cieran Smith.

Last Saturday Innisfail’s third division pennants teams defeated Babinda in Babinda, winning both rinks whilst first division teams had a bye.

This weekend, Innisfail’s first division teams travel to Edge Hill, and third division travel to Silkwood.

Pennants teams are on the notice board so if selected and you are not available, please notify selectors.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

LAST Wednesday, in the B Grade Ladies Singles competition a close game played out.

Marilyn Allen defeated Jan Dunne 25 - 20, with Allen winning four shots on the last end.

Two games of social bowls were enjoyed despite the prediction of rain.

Louise Hoskins, Diana O’Brien and Maisie Smith defeated Lyn Stevenson, Ann Rule and Carol Cash 20 - 10.

Sue Morrison, Daphne Kirkman and Margaret Johnson defeated Eileen Hamann, Dian Catelan and Margaret Johnson 13 - 10.

Silkwood Bowls Club hosted the TFNQDLBA Weipa Shield from May 27 – 29, sponsored by Weipa Bowls Club.

This tournament saw 48 ladies on the green where teams played four games of 12 ends in a round robin format and faced all teams once.

Twelve TFNQDLBA clubs competed, which included Silkwood, Innisfail, South Johnstone, Tully, Weipa, West Cairns, Edmonton, Edge Hill, Marlin Coast, Yungaburra, Mareeba and Mossman.

The overall winning team was Mareeba with Edmonton as runners up.

The Innisfail Bowls Club which sits on the picturesque point where the Johnstone and South Johnstone Rivers meet....... is celebrating its Hundred Year Anniversary this year. This friendly, active, and growing community club has a wonderful program of activities planned through the year leading up to the date of our Centenary Celebration on Friday 18th Aug 2023.

Our Events

Ladies Centenary Classic

Wednesday 28th June from 9am:

16 teams from around the Far North will be participating in 2 games of competition, lunch and afternoon tea, with money prizes and all participants will be asked to play in "Old Fashioned White Uniforms".

Mens' Centenary Lightning 4's Saturday 9th july:

The Mens’ Club is hosting Mens' Centenary Lightning 4's with 64 players from around the Far North.

This is a full day of 4 games with money prizes and includes lunch, afternoon tea and presentations.

Official Ceremony

18th August 2023 2-4 pm:

Attended by members, invited guests and local dignitaries including Shane Knuth MP and Mayor Mark Nolan. All bowlers and Community welcome.

Raising of the Centenary Flag

Unveiling of plaque

Burying the Time Capsule

Cutting of the cake by our Club Patrons

Display of memorabilia of the club Afternoon tea

Centenary Dinner 19th August:

The highlight of the celebrations will be the Centenary 3 Course Dinner on 19th August from 7pm at the Innisfail Bowls Club, including: Music and Entertainment. Booking will be essential and is open to all past and present Bowls Club Members and their friends and families.

Centenary Mixed Triples 20th August:

$10 includes a sausage sizzle, one game of 14 ends for members with afternoon tea and presentation. First prize $150 for the winning team and $75 for the runner up team.

Other Events include: Sat 23rd Sept - Mens' Centenary Invitation Fours. December 10th - Presentation Day, including Twilight Bowls 100 prizes Christmas Goose Club and BBQ.

Please contact Alf Strano 0408456889 or Dell Steve 0438 612 410 for any further Information or comment.

Innisfail and Mareeba ladies on the green at Silkwood during the Weipa Shield held from May 27 - 29.

Silkwood, South Johnstone and Mossman ladies who played in the Weipa Shield.

Shane Muriata

THE Tully Tigers travelled to the fishbowl for last Sunday's games when they took on the fish eaters Cairns Brothers at Stan Williams Park Cairns. Our 18s was an incredible sight at full-time when they knocked off the top team in spectacular fashion. Man of the match, Jamie Muriata, was simply outstanding, carrying the Muriata name through the next wave of footy superstars. Congratulations, Jamie. Now pay back that $20 you owe your uncle Shane. The Tigers Reggies were once again pipped near the end when they ran into injuries to give them a chance. Jordon H and Big Marty looked like they were booking extended periods on the sidelines; hopefully, the bye helps the wounded.

A Grade could count themselves unlucky after a seesawing match against the George Burgess Brethren, as six points was all that separated the two teams at full-time. King, Prince and President of Tully State School, Mr Daley's comeback is looking to be on hold after straining another nagging injury. Coach Spiller and Wilkie were thrilled with our young guns in Coen Emmi, who stood up against seasoned players.

Golf News

Innisfail Golf Club

INNISFAIL’S Club Championships, sponsored by Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club took place over two weekends.

Yet again the grounds crew had the course looking fantastic which is a testament to their efforts.

Last Saturday, 54 players registered to play in the Club Championships which is a club record.

IGC Rules & Etiquette

Last week’s Quiz

During the Lindsay Australia Stableford, Caine is about to replace his ball on the green and accidently drops his ball on his ball marker which causes the ball marker to move.

What is the ruling?

A. There is no penalty, and the ball marker must be replaced on its original spot.

B. Caine receives 2 penalty strokes, and the ball marker must be replaced on its

The bye should help redirect our team and prepare us for the run home. Best on the ground was Pete Brian ToO, who was strong once again. New guy Feao Tongia made an impact, as did brother man Marky Boy Rossendale. On behalf of the Tigers, I wish Baptiste Fabrio all the best on his next journey down south and thank you for your contribution to the black and gold jersey. And to finish it off, Happy Birthday to my brother Ben Muriata.

As the State of Origin teams of Queensland and New South Wales finally get selected for game two of the 2023 series, it doesn't come without laughter, head shaking and a touch of conspiracy theory that even has the moon landing seems legit.

Ok, so the footy gods have been kind to me lately with Brisbane winning games, Karl Stefanovic making me laugh every morning, and the Cardwell Choices Fish and Chips deal always makes me smile.

I am forced to put on my selector's hat and nitpick where it's gone wrong, as my Southern cousin would say. In my opinion, just like the band playing the sad music while the Titanic was going down, Blues Coach Brad Fittler will go down with the sinking NSW ship because his idea of not selecting Nicho Hynes but sticking with Jerome Luei has everyone scratching their heads.

I mean, Mitch Moses, really? Adam Reynolds would've been the obvious fit, but if Freddy Krueger Fittler believes his blades are ready to carve Qld up, then take me now cause I have seen it all.

What is the ruling?

Innisfail legend and Qld coach Billy Slater has picked an excellent team, and one I can say should be able to wrap up the series and take an unassailable 2-0 lead.

I'm actually just satisfied my boy Fleggy will be there, so whatever way Coach Slater goes is acceptable to me. It was also a fantastic surprise to see big Corey Horseborogh get a jersey, even though it's number 19. Without any word of a lie, this dude is yours truly reincarnated. He's big, fat, and not really talented; he scores tries and bags meat pies. I mean, if that's not me, then who the hell is?

I predict Queensland will get it done at Suncorp 2810, and everyone in Queensland downing the sunshine state limit of 2000 mangoes to celebrate.

original spot.

C. Caine receives one penalty stroke, and the ball marker must be replaced on its original spot.

Answer: A. There is no penalty if the player, opponent or another player in stroke play accidently moves the player’s ball or marker on the putting green. Rule 13.1d.

This week’s Quiz

During pennants, Darren’s ball is stuck in a bush. The bush itself is growing from an area of ground under repair but the ball is hanging outside the GUR. Darren takes free relief using the spot directly under where the ball lies to measure the relief area. Darren drops the ball correctly and takes his next stroke.

A. Darren loses the hole, for playing the ball from the incorrect spot.

B. There is no penalty.

C. Darren receives a one-shot penalty for taking relief for an unplayable ball.

Wednesday All Sporters 9-hole competition - May 31

Results

1st: Rob Mills 25pts

2nd: Geoff Johnston 24pts c/b

3rd: John Slater 24pts

NTP - Jake Cockle

Friday Sporters 9-hole competition -

June 2

Results

1st: Darryl Gould 21pts

2nd: Jake Cockle 20pts

3rd: Norm Stewart 19pts

NTP - Darryl Gould

On June 3, the weather turned it on, and some incredibly good scores came in for Medal of Medals.

Five players tied on 71 Nett and Ryan Thwaite shot a personal best of 74 off the stick and 63 nett.

Caine Cockle shot one of the 71 nett and held the lead for the Medal

of Medals by two shots over Innisfail’s captain Luke Peters.

The afternoon groups thought about giving up when they saw the score on the leaderboard but played on in hope.

The best of the players in the afternoon was Des Hensler on 68 nett who would be outright second however, none of the players in contention for the Medal of Medals could better Caine Cockle’s score.

The Medal of Medals winner with a great round of 71 nett was Caine Cockle.

Results

1st: Ryan Thwaite 63 nett

2nd: Des Hensler 68 nett

3rd: Colin Bidgood 71 nett c/b

NTPs

1/10 - Andrew Rose/Addi Butorac 4/13Geoff Johnston 7/16 - Paul Tattam

2/11 - Colin Bidgood 5/14 - Vaughan Smith 8/17 - E Nest

3/12 - Caine Cockle Jnr 6/15 - Darren Ritchie 9/18 - Ian Saunderson

Upcoming Events

Wednesday All Sporters competitionfrom 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm

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

Rob Mills, winner of Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on May 31.

Darryl Gould, winner of Friday’s Sporters competition on June 2.

Caine Cockle, IGC’s Medal of Medal overall winner on June 3 with 71 nett. Ryan Thwaite, finished first in the competition on June 3.

SPORT

Silkwood Clay Target Club Annuals

SILKWOOD Clay Target Club held its Annuals on June 3 - 4, attended by 79 members from as far away as Tasmania. The weather was not ideal on Saturday, however after a heavy rain overnight Sunday turned out beautiful.

Event 1 - 30 Target Medley

Overall winner: Nathan Thurston 50/50

(75/75) - Shoot off

AA - 1st: Bruce Murphy 50/50 (71/75) -

Shoot off

2nd: Joseph Rossato 49/50 (99/100) -

Shoot off

3rd: Aaron Lemphers 49/50 (97/100) -

Shoot off

A - 1st: Ben Beazley 48/50 (73/75) -

Shoot off

2nd: Benji Micallef 48/50 (72/75) - Shoot off

3rd: Cameron Cislowski 47/50 (72/75) -

Shoot off

B - 1st: Liane Robertson 49/50 (74/75)

- Shoot off

2nd: Michael Heidenreich 49/50 (67/75)

- Shoot off

3rd: Rob Mikkelsen 47/50 (71/75) -

Shoot off

C - 1st. Chantal Morelli 47/50

2nd: Wyatt Rossato 46/50

3rd: Peter Neubecker 45/50

Event 2 - 50 Target Point Score

Overall winner: Tony Caruso 150/150

AA - 1st: Aaron Lemphers 149/150

2nd: Joseph Rossato 149/150 (157/159)

- Shoot off

3rd: Michael Thurston 148/150 (156/159)

- Shoot off

A - 1st: Joe Scalia 147/150

2nd: Rod Miller 144/150 (183/189) -

Shoot off

3rd: Wayne Benson 144/150 (180/189)

- Shoot off

B - 1st: Kristin Williams 143/150

2nd: Jeff Dunstone 140/150 (143/153) -

Shoot off

3rd: Rob Mikkelsen 143/150

C - 1st: Wyatt Rossato 136/150

2nd: Chantal Morelli 136/10

3rd: Russell Howlett 130/150

Event 3 - 50 Target Double Barrel

Overall: Joseph Rossato 50/50 (75/75)

- Shoot off

AA - 1st: Nathan Thurston 50/50 (69/70)

- Shoot off

2nd: Bruce Murphy 50/50 (68/69)Shoot off

3rd: Michael Thurston 50/50 (53/54)Shoot off

A - 1st: Peter Threlfall 50/50 (52/53)Shoot off

2nd: Alex Seawright 49/0 (84/85) - Shoot off

3rd: Joe Scalia 49/50 (83/85) - Shoot off.

B - 1st: Michael Heidenreich 48/50

(58/60) - Shoot off

2nd: Tehel Hayman-Rubach 48/50

(57/60) - Shoot off

3rd: Kristin Williams 48/50 (51/54)Shoot off

C - 1st: Toni Scott 48/50

2nd: Wyatt Rossato 46/50 (50/55)Shoot off

3rd: Chantal Morelli 46/50 (49/55)Shoot off

Event 4 - 30 Target Handicap

1st: Tehel Hayman-Rubach 30/30

2nd: Ned Di Salvo 29/30 (39/40) - Shoot off

3rd: Scott Harper 29/30 (34/36) - Shoot off

4th: Michael Thurston 29/30 (33/35)Shoot off

5th: Peter Robertson 29/30 (32/35)Shoot off

Event 5 - 50 Target State Continental Single Barrel

Overall: Aaron Lemphers 49/50 (52/53) - Shoot off

AA - 1st: Tony Caruso 49/50 (51/53)Shoot off

2nd: Joseph Rossato 48/50

3rd: Gil Alvero 46/50 (47/51) - Shoot off

A - 1st: Rod Miller 47/50

2nd: Ned Di Salvo 44/50 (52/59) - Shoot off

3rd: Benji Micallef 44/50 (52/59) - Shoot off

B - 1st: Michael Heidenreich 43/50 (44/51) - Shoot off

2nd: Jeff Dunstone 43/50 (443/51)Shoot off

3rd: Emma Thurston 41/50 (43/52)Shoot off

C - 1st: Russell Howlett 42/50 (46/54)Shoot off

2nd: Wyatt Rossato 42/50 (45/54)Shoot off

3rd: Chris De Brueys 42/50 (43/52)Shoot off

Junior

1st: Kyle Heidenreich 41/50

Ladies

1st: Rebekah Rosendahl 42/50

Veteran

1st: Barry Bosworth 46/50

2023 High Gun Champions

Open - 1st: Tony Caruso 324/330

AA - 1st: Joseph Rossato 322/330

A - 1st: Joe Scalia 310/330

B - 1st: Michael Heidenreich

C - 1st: Wyatt Rossato 296/330

Junior

1st: Tehel Hayman-Rubach 292/330

Ladies

1st: Riley Mikkelsen 312/330

Veteran

1st: Wayne Reeves 307/330

SCTC President Chris Santarossa (left) with Tehel Hayman-Rubach, Junior High Gun champion.

Chris Santarossa (left) with Michael Heidenreich, B-Grade High Gun champion.

Chris Santarossa (left) with Kyle Heidenreich, 50 Target State Continental Single Barrel junior winner.

Chris Santarossa (left) with Ned Di Salvo, who finished second in two events.

Chris Santarossa (left) congratulated Aaron Lemphers, overall winner of the 50 Target State Continental Single Barrel event.

Chris Santarossa (left) with Liane Robertson, who finished first in the 30 Target Medley (B-Grade).

Tully Tigers' Under 18 rugby league team sealed a gritty win over Cairns Brothers

STORY

AND PHOTOS BY MARIA

GIRGENTI

TULLY Tigers' senior teams travelled to Stan Williams for a Sunday afternoon clash with Cairns Brothers in three grades.

The A-Grade clash was good enough as Tully came ready for the contest and tested the Cairns Brothers' defence.

In a dramatic tussle, Tully continued to push Cairns Brothers, which saw the scores locked up four times as the lead changed numerous times throughout the game.

Tully's try scorers: Diega Teaukura, Mark Rosendale, Morgan Black, Maximus Patullo and Ponepate Tongia. Goals: Baptiste Fabre 3.

Despite a gallant effort, Tully's Reserve grade suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of the Cairns Brothers.

Tully's try scorers: Jordon Ketchell and Samuel Utului.

In the Under 18 contents, the young Tigers continued their winning form and finished with a 26 - 14 victory over Cairns Brothers.

Tully's try scorers: Xzavier Carlaw 2, Blake Morice, Barry Cairns and Brayden Davies. Goals: Cameron Nelson 2 and Phoenix Frazer-Cairns 1.

Last Saturday, Innisfail Leprechauns faced competition leaders Kangaroos at Callendar Park. They caused an upset with a 33 - 12 win in A-grade.

Innisfail's try scorers: Aaron Jolley, Abraham Waireg-Ingui, Daniel Mairu, Stewart Ingui and Devante Heron. Goals: Michael Morton 5 and 1 penalty goal, and Aaron Jolley had a 1-point field goal.

Nothing could separate Innisfail and Kangaroos in the Reserve grade game, which ended in an 18 - 18 draw.

Innisfail's try scorers: Starrison Whaleboat, Tyreyce Chambers and Colby Aldridge. Goals: Tyreyce Chambers 3.

Results - CDRL Round 10 fixturesJune 10 - 11

A-Grade

Cairns Brothers 32 def Tully 26

Innisfail 33 def Kangaroos 12

Edmonton 78 def Southern Suburbs 8

Yarrabah 32 def Mossman-Port

Douglas 30

Ivanhoe Knights 48 def Mareeba 16

Bye: Atherton

FNQRL A-Grade ladder - Round 10: Cairns Brothers 16, Innisfail 14, Ivanhoe Knights 14, Kangaroos 14, Mossman-Port Douglas 14, Yarrabah 14, Edmonton 10, Mareeba 10, Tully 9, Atherton 5 and Southern Suburbs 2.

Reserve-Grade

Cairns Brothers 48 def Cairns Brothers 8

Innisfail 18 drew with Kangaroos 18

Edmonton 28 def Southern Suburbs

16

Ivanhoe Knights 28 def Mareeba 10

Yarrabah 34 def Mossman-Port Douglas 26

Under 18

Tully 26 def Cairns Brothers 14

Kangaroos 44 def Innisfail 10

Edmonton 46 def Southern Suburbs 0

Mareeba 46 def Ivanhoe Knights 8

Byes: Atherton and Yarrabah

Women's

Ivanhoe Knights won after a forfeit by Tully

Yarrabah 44 def Mossman 10

Byes: Kangaroos, Edmonton and Atherton

All teams have a bye, and when Round 11 FNQRL fixtures return on Saturday, June 24, Tully Tigers' teams host Edmonton Storm at Tully Showgrounds, and Innisfail Leprechauns teams travel away to face Mareeba in three grades at Davies Park.

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Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, Tai Chi, and Arnis De Mano

S O much to learn when you train at Tait’s Family Martial defence skills builds more Thursdays State School.

Training is like sweeping the floor. Just because we’ve done it once, doesn’t mean the floor is clean forever. Every day the dust comes back. Every day we must sweep.

Tully’s Xzavier Carlaw celebrated after scoring his first of two tries in the Under 18 match against Cairns Brothers.

Blake Morice, a try scorer for Tully against Cairns Brothers in the Under 18s clash.

A Cairns Brothers player is sandwiched by a Tully three-man tackle in Reserve grade.

Tully’s Ronald Uhila (with ball) is surrounded by Cairns Brothers players the Reserve grade game.

Two Cairns Brothers players halted Tully’s Feao Tongia (with ball) in the A-grade game.

Tully’s Cameron Nelson (with ball) is solidly met by Cairns Brothers A-grade players, Tom Spark and George Burgess, former NRL star for the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Last Friday and Saturday, the sea conditions moderated enough to allow boats to travel out to the islands, inshore rubble patches, and reefs. The fishing was surprisingly good (especially Friday), with good numbers of Grass Sweet Lip, Gold Spot Cod and Island Trout caught. The different Mackerel species were around with some quality School; Grey and Spotted Mackerel were caught by floating baits and trolling lures. Some nice Spanish Mackerel were also caught from the wider islands and shale patches, mainly by trolling lures. Tuna schools could be found in the broader areas, especially around the cleaner water.

Those that fished for Barra and Mangrove Jacks in the estuaries found the going tough, especially in the coastal creeks. Those who fished the Hinchinbrook area fared better, with several positive reports from the middle (heart) and southern sections.

There has also been some very good Flathead, Whiting, and Grunter caught in the coastal creeks and Hinchinbrook Channel estuaries—some excellent catches of Grunter, particularly quality fish, some over the magic 60cm size mark.

The fishing in the freshwater continues to slow; some Sooty Grunter, Jungle Perch, and Barra were reported, but numbers are well down. We are now in winter mode; we will get some chances of better fishing, especially when we have multiple days of warmer and stable weather. Most anglers will now rule out locations such as Tinaroo Dam until late August.

Species such as the various Mackerel Species will now dominate catches through the periods of better sea conditions. Flathead, Bream, Whiting and Grunter will be the primary targets in the estuaries.

Species purists will still manage some summer species; however, it will be too hard for the majority.

Looking forward to this coming weekend, the forecast at this early stage of the week is for the seas to

come up on Friday and start settling again on Sunday. Depending on the weather, boats could fish the inshore islands, reefs and shoals on Sunday. The School and Spotty Mackerel have all started to arrive, with the inshore grounds already fishing reasonably well. Other than that, anglers will be once again confined to the estuaries. Either side of the early morning or evening high tide will suit fishing for Grunter in the estuaries.

Either side of the afternoon low will suit the purist that wish to target Barra and Jacks. In these cooler conditions, I have been getting a bite time on these species just before the bottom of the tide. Remember, the change of tide will be approximately 1.5 to 2 hours after the forecast change once inside the rivers. On low tides such as this weekend, the exposed sandbars at the mouth of the rivers hold up the water flow resulting in delayed tide changes inside the rivers.

This afternoon's low tide will suit those that wish to pump some fresh yabbies and fish for Whiting and Bream during the incoming tide.

This will be my last fishing report. I am retiring from the shop, and the new owners, Tony and Karen Mossop, will be in the reins from next week.

I want to thank all my loyal customers for their

ongoing support over the 47 years I have owned the business. It has been greatly appreciated.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my working life and wish Tony and Karen the best of luck. Everything will remain the same in the shop, with all the same staff and excellent service; however, Karen and Tony will bring renewed enthusiasm, and some needed new ideas. See you on the water.

Roly Newton Tackle World Tully

LUCINDA JUNE

SPORT

Tully Tigers’ Under 18 rugby league team sealed a gritty win over Cairns Brothers...

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Tully and Innisfail junior rugby league teams registered wins

LAST Saturday, Innisfail hosted Cairns Brothers and Tully teams in Round 8 of FNQ junior rugby league fixtures, with Under 6 - 15 teams in action at Callendar Park.

Tully’s Under 14 team annihilated Redlynch with a comprehensive 58 - 12 victory at Jones Park, Cairns, whilst on Friday evening, Tully’s Under 15 team registered a 34 - 16 win in their clash with Cassowary Coast rivals Innisfail at Tully Showgrounds.

Currently, Tully’s goal kicker Riley Berge is the top points scorer in the Under 14 competition with 82 points.

Tully’s Under 14 try scorers: Junior Ivey 3, Denan Anderson 2, Benjamin Muriata 2, Alexander Greenwood 3, Case Durighello. Goals: Riley Berge 5, Kaedyn Ketchell 1.

Tully’s Under 15 try scorers: Tyrell Forbes, Nicholas Muriata, Reggae Dorego, Miki Toquero 2 and William Dodd. Goals: Mitchell Davis 5.

Innisfail’s Under 15 try scorers: Christian Venturato and Bishop Wickliffe-Adams 2. Goals: Christopher

Brown 2.

At Jones Park, Innisfail’s Under 16 team registered a 12 - 4 win over Mareeba last Friday.

Innisfail Under 16 try scorers: Floyd Sakail 2. Goals: Kyson Sue San 1 and 1 penalty goal.

After eight rounds of the FNQRL competition, Tully’s Under 14 has now moved to second on the ladder, the Under 15 team has moved to third, whilst Innisfail Brothers Under 13 team is in third, the Under 14 team in fifth, Under 15, fifth and Under 16 in third.

FNQ Rugby League junior results: Round 8 - June 9 - 10

Under 13

Cairns Brothers 26 def Innisfail 14

Mossman 32 def Tully 4

Cairns Kangaroos Blue 26 def Redlynch 14

Yarrabah 24 def Mareeba 12

Edmonton 50 def Ivanhoe Knights 0

Bye: Cairns Kangaroos Gold

Under 14

Tully 58 def Redlynch 12

Cairns Brothers 26 def Innisfail 22

Southern Suburbs 30 def Mareeba 22

Edmonton 40 def Ivanhoe Knights 6

Bye: Cairns Kangaroos

Under 15

Tully 34 def Innisfail 16

Edmonton 22 def Ivanhoe Knights 12

Cairns Brothers 22 def Cairns Kangaroos 14

Cairns Kangaroos Blue vs Southern Suburbs

Bye: Mareeba

Under 15 Girls - Jones Park

Innisfail 52 def Atherton 10

Tully 38 def Kangaroos 4

Under 16

Innisfail 12 def Mareeba 4

Ivanhoe Knights 42 def Edmonton 24

Cairns Brothers 28 def Cairns Kangaroos 14

Bye: Redlynch

MARIA GIRGENTI

Tully Tigers’ Under 14 team are now second on the ladder after a huge win over Redlynch in Cairns.

Tully’s Kaedyn Ketchell (with ball) made vital metres in the Under 14 game against Redlynch. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

Kaebel Bauer (with ball) looked for support in the Under 14 clash against Redlynch. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

Jackson Solien proved a handful for the Redlynch defence. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

Junior Ivey, a Tully try scorer against Redlynch in the Under 14s game. Photo Kerry Anderson.