Wet Tropic Times, 2023, June 22, Newspaper Edition

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THIS YEAR’S 108TH INNISFAIL & DISTRICT SHOW DON’T FORGET TO MAKE YOUR WAY TO INGHAM SHOW DR ROB MAGAREY SRA TULLY’S RESEARCH SKILLS RECOGNISED

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New sign unveiled at the Mandubarra Aboriginal Land & Sea Community Awareness Day

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST month, Mandubarra Aboriginal Land & Sea Inc hosted a successful Community Awareness Day at Taifalos Park, Kurrumine Beach.

A Reef Walk/Talk, beach clean-up, and cultural activities took place, including weaving by Jitta Art, face painting, dance, arts, kids play activities with Goondoi Arts Aboriginal Corporation, and a Junior Rangers Conservation Park tour and mapping activity.

On the day, GBRMPA, QPWS, Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, MALSI TUMRA, Land & Sea Rangers, Biosecurity and Junior Rangers had information tents promoting awareness.

Mandubarra people, Sharon Casey, Naomi Epong, Sheyanne Kyle, Larrence O’Donnell, Shanielle Kyle, James Epong, Usop Drahm, Jayden Crump, Rebecca O’Donnell, Sean Kyle and Melissa Ball, unveiled a new Sea Country Sign, now permanently installed at the Maria Creek boat ramp, Kurrimine Beach.

A special announcement took place with a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement between the two sea country families, a fantastic milestone for our sea country custodians and the

start of a long and rewarding partnership for future generations.

This event took place in partnership with Cassowary Coast Regional Council, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.

Mandubarra traditional owners are a clan group of the Mamu speaking people and their connections expand from jabun (the coast) out across wajali (the sea).,

Mandubarra Sea Country runs from Hall Point, on the southern side of Mourilyan Harbour, south along the Queensland coast to the mouth of Maria Creek, Kurrimine Beach, north and south Barnard Islands group, as well as coastal and outer reefs, including Sisters-Stephens Reef and the King Reefs.

Mandubarra Aboriginal Land & Sea, a not-for-profit organisation incorporated in 2009, represents and promotes the interests of Mandubarra Sea Country traditional owners as custodians of their ancestral lands, seas and waters.

In April 2018, Mandubarra traditional owners entered into a Traditional Use of Marine Resources Agreement (TUMRA) accredited by the Australian and Queensland governments through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

In 2020, Mandubarra undertook a project to unite and map their Sea Country cultural values. Since then, Mandubarra has employed two Cultural Referral

Mandubarra senior and junior rangers took part in a conservation park tour.

Officers.

In 2021, Mandubarra Land & Sea Rangers commenced and currently have five Rangers and one Sea Grass Project Officer, all working on country.

As active custodians, they are concerned about the health and survival of Sea Country within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and hold obligations for the ongoing care of the places, birds, flora and fauna.

They recognise marine green sea turtles and dugongs are threatened by growing pressures and are committed to the conservation and protection of these and all marine species by rescue, rehabilitation and release.

Seated front: Mandubarra elders - Bernice Drahm, Noreen Wood, Henry Epong, Andrew Appo and Shane Epong. Standing: Anthony Edwards Jnr (Goondoi), Rebecca O’Donnell, Sharon Casey, (Mandubarra), Tracey Dickman and Anthony Edwards Snr (Goondoi).

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HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN

WERE you ever baptised as a baby?

Have you attended and participated in Holy Communion?

Did you know that being baptised as a baby and participating in Holy Communion do not get you into Heaven?

The Bible tells you clearly how to get to Heaven: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever BELIEVES in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

John 3:16 NIV

A Priest in a religious church pouring Holy water over you isn't going to get you into Heaven. After all, it was religious people who nailed Jesus to the cross.

Mandubarra people Sharon Casey, Naomi Epong, Sheyanne Kyle, Larrence O’Donnell, Shanielle Kyle, James Epong, Usop Drahm, Jayden Crump, Rebecca O’Donnell, Sean Kyle and Melissa Ball unveiled the new Sea Country sign.

his blood—to be received by faith.

Romans 3:23-25 NIV

The Bible is clear on 'How to get to Heaven'. It is not by religion or by thinking I'm a good person, so I'll go to Heaven.

The Bible tells us that we have all fallen short of the Glory of God; that's why he sent his son Jesus. It is a confession of the mouth spoken in faith by one's own will that allows you to enter the kingdom of Heaven.

The answer is in the scriptures:

- If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9 NIV

- Jesus answered, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6 NIV

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For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. God presented Christ as a sacrifice of atonement, through shedding

Not once does the Bible mention behaving religiously as the way to Heaven. Nor 'being good/good deeds' or religious practises as the key to entering Heaven.

Hell is a genuine place; unfortunately, it may be a reality for some of us.

Mandubarra staff at the newly erected Sea Country sign at Maria Creek boat ramp, Kurrimine Beach.

Win for Cassowary Coast in the 2023/2024 Budget

ON BEHALF OF SHANE KNUTH KATTER HILL MP

MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth said after four years of lobbying, the new Kurrimine Beach Boat Ramp facility funding was officially confirmed.

"It has been many years of lobbying from the community, Cassowary Coast Regional Council and myself, and it is great to see $3.5M allocated in the 2023/2024 budget," Mr Knuth said.

"The local community has held several meetings with TMR to get the design right, with the council adding the last piece to the puzzle by committing to the foreshore development.

Regional communities thrive on outdoor lifestyles and rely on access to rivers, islands and the reef. Still, poor boating facilities can stop locals and tourists from enjoying these attributes.

Croc attacks, sting rays and safe water access have been a big concern for boat users for many years, and it is great to see the new boat ramp given the green light.

I want to thank the Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Mark Bailey, for committing to the final $3.5M in funding for the construction of this vital project."

Mr Knuth said the Hill electorate also had several other wins in the State Budget, with schools across the region

being allocated more than $9.2M, health $1OM, roads $99M and development and infrastructure $3M.

For roads, the Cassowary coast was allocated over $5OM in upgrades to the Bruce Highway from Cairns to Innisfail and Innisfail to Ingham, along with bridge upgrades on Flying Fish Point Road and Mundoo Road, Bamboo Creek.

Mr Knuth also acknowledged the

funding for preschool swimming lessons through the SwimSmart program, something he had supported and campaigned for.

However, Mr Knuth expressed disappointment with the lousy increase to the Patient Subsidy Travel Scheme, where rural and regional patients must travel to access specialist services.

"The KAP were instrumental in

securing the last increase, over 11 years ago and have campaigned heavily for another substantial increase, yet patients only received a pitiful 4 cents a kilometre extra considering the cost of living has multiplied over this period.

Mr Knuth also added that while the Government's handout of $550 to help ease electricity costs sounds fantastic, it is tempered by an estimated 25% increase in electricity prices next month.

Mayor Mark Nolan shares his gratefulness for Kurrimine Beach Boat Ramp funding

CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

CASSOWARY Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan welcomed the commitment from the Queensland State Government in the 2023-2024 Budget. He thanked Minister Mark Bailey for supporting the advocacy of this much-anticipated project.

"The funding of $3.5 million through the State was the last piece of the puzzle to ensure this project can

be delivered.

"This commitment has been a long time coming for the local community, who have been at the forefront campaigning for safer, modern and a fit-for-purpose facilities to meet the current and growing needs of the area.

"We were able to work as one through collaborative efforts with the community, Member for Hill Mr Shane

Knuth and Council's advocacy, including our 2023 Advocacy Plan; and we thank the community and Mr Knuth for the "final push" to see this outcome delivered.

"I think it's not only good for the local community and their boating and recreation needs but will also be of great benefit for additional visitation to Kurrimine Beach and surrounds, and of course, local businesses will benefit from that too," said Mayor Mark Nolan.

Kurrimine Beach Boat Ramp graphic-A graphic design of the new Kurrimine Beach Boat Ramp.

WEATHER

Tomorrow - Saturday

Mostly cloudy 17 - 28

Something for everyone at this year's 108th Innisfail & District Show

MARIA GIRGENTI

THIS year's 108th annual Innisfail & District Show on July 13 - 14 has something for everyone, including the popular sideshow alley and stacks of entertainment.

On both nights, Firemaster Felix Chen from Pyrotechnique - Fire Dance Theatre is set to mesmerise with a fire and laser performance set to music at 8.20 pm in front of the grandstand, followed by the nightly fireworks.

At the PCYC end of the grounds, a static engine display is set to be a real hit among show-goers.

The Australian Banana Packing Championship attracts fierce competition amongst teams with a Backpacker's Challenge.

Live music by bands Beer & Body on Thursday and Face Ache on Friday in the beer garden area will provide entertainment throughout the night.

This year's show will again operate under a COVID Safe Plan. Patrons should still observe social distancing, regular hand sanitisation, and, if unwell, stay home.

No smoking unless in a designated area with locations on the show map.

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Entries are now open in all categories, including horticulture, domestic (culinary), art, woodwork, needlework/ handcraft, bananas, paw paws,

sugar cane, beef cattle, horse/ ring and orchids.

Schedules are available at Larsen's Newsagency, Jill's Stationery, Innisfail Stockfeed & Vet Lines, Mourilyan Newsagency and Picnics Country Crafts or via www.innisfailshow.com.au.

Terry Doyle and the Mad Hatters will provide roving entertainment, whilst the Doyle Family Fun Show and Kids Corner will keep the youngsters busy with face painting, singing, dancing, arts and crafts.

Youngsters will also love the RESTA Radical Reptiles with snakes and lizards. At Carter's Family Farm, they can cuddle and pat chickens, pigs, sheep, ducks, cows, horses, and goats.

A firework display by Xplosive Art will be a highlight at approximately 8:30 pm on both nights.

Free buses will run every half hour on Thursday, from 5.00 pm -10.00 pm and on Friday, 3.00 pm-10.00 pm, with pickups from King George Park, Central Arcade and Kmart to Showgrounds.

Gates open on Thursday at 11:00 am and on Friday at 9:00 am.

The Showmen's Guild of Australasia sideshow bonus dollars, a sheet of 30 tickets for $25 (cash only), are on sale from June 19 until 11.00 am on July 13 at Larsen's Newsagency and Jill's Stationery until sold out.

A family pass (two adult tickets

and two children for Thursday and Friday, including a car pass) are available for sale at $40 and must be pre-purchased online or from the Show office.

From June 20 - 23, the Innisfail Show office is open from 10.00 am - 2.30 pm, then 10.00 am - 5.00 pm from June 27 to July 12, and for any enquiries, phone 4061 3051 or email: innisfailshow@gmail.com.

Admission prices at the gate are as follows: $17.00 per adult (16+ years); Aged/Veterans/ Disabled/Pensioners $10.00 (ID required); $8.00 per child (5-15 years); children under five free. Cars $2.00. On Thursday, entry is free for kids aged under 15 years.

A special thank you to

Regional Rainfall Report

Data obtained from https://rainfall.willyweather.com.au/qld/far-north

Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the Queensland Government.

Felix Chen from Pyrotechnique - Fire Dance Theatre will bring his spectacular fire and laser performance to this year’s show.

The Australian Banana Packing Championship is always hotly contested.

Sideshow alley is always hugely popular at the Innisfail & District Show.

Families and youngsters flock to the showbags stands.

Cardwell Volksfest

WELL done Cardwell Volksfest organiser and volunteers, it was another spectacular festival. A special thanks to Cardwell Coast Guards for the awesome food, and to Cairns committee members for events.

Members of the Wet Tropics, and further afield, had built their own cars and enjoyed the luxury of driving somewhere they could showcase their vehicles.

Winners of our Cardwell Volksfest ‘Dubs by the Jetty’

Car Show for 2023

1. Most Popular Bay KombiLeonie Mundey

2. Most Popular Split Screen Kombi - Peter Graeme (Mudgee)

3. Most Popular Beetle - Shane Cattle

4. Most Popular Buggy/BajaNick Dametto

5. Most Popular Transporter T3- Amanda Hughes

6. Here for the Show not the Shine - Lee & Joanna Kirby

7. Best Theme - Leonie Mundey

8. Most Functional CamperDaniel Storer & Lucy Beswick

9. Most Fun VW - Leonie Mundey

10. Most Popular Other VWWayne Nesbitt

11. Furthest Travelled - Dave & Julie Robbins

12. Most Popular Modern post

2000 watercooled - Logan Grima

13. Peoples Choice - Jess & Adrian Carver

14. Sponsors Choice Car of Show - Leonie Mundey

Congratulations to all the winners.

Letters to the editor

Red Shield Appeal

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WET TROPIC

Communicate

SARI RUSSO

IT is essential in our lives to build connections. Connections that we can trust. Link ourselves to people we can share our hearts with. That we know will keep our confidence.

So how do you go about building the right connections?

I am glad when I hear of people that have been firm friends for over twenty years, having gone through thick and thin to ensure the success of the connection.

But deep friendships in this day and age are becoming harder to develop. It seems to me that our moral standards have digressed to the point in Western Society that we have diminished our ability to be known as trustworthy people at an interpersonal level.

It worries me that when a friendship becomes challenging, we don’t fight to keep the friendship; we instead jump ship to make a new friendship. This seems to be the case for dating/marital relationships.

I am not saying that we should stay in abusive relationships or friendships, but I am saying that not all things we disagree with are battles to end a relationship or friendship.

So how do you go about building the right connections?

I think the most crucial thing is self-reflection when you come to a place of conflict and ask the person questions, not just assume you understood what they were saying/doing.

Over the years, many battles that started in my mind dissipated once I had a conversation and discovered they were not battles, just misunderstandings. Don’t throw away a friend based on a misunderstanding. Don’t allow hurt to fester if you have never discussed the behaviour to know why it is happening and to share your own wounds.

Communication is key. Stop jumping ship for no real reason, only to find yourself in the same battle again because you won’t communicate.

WINTER is here. It's tax time, and it's that time of year when many of us seek to hit the reset button as the new financial year rolls around – a fresh start.

But for The Salvation Army and the thousands of people we support, it means something very different, particularly this year. We are extremely worried about those most vulnerable in our community, who are presenting to our services nationwide, some for the first time.

Not only is it the coldest time of year in many parts, but we are also facing one of the most severe economic challenges we have seen in years; the cost-of-living crisis and soaring utility bills are leaving everyday Aussies facing devastating and impossible choices.

One mother, 42, has told us: "I wear multiple layers of clothing to keep warm. I avoid turning on the heater and try not to waste or use excessive amounts of water."

Another mother of three, 34, said: "I turn off the hot water and electricity at night. I use the barbecue for cooking and organise the kids' clothes to minimise the use of the washing machine. We only flush the toilet when necessary. We limit showers to a maximum of three minutes. Instead of using public transport, we

With this in mind, we want to simply say thank you. Thank you to the Australian public, who has given so generously to the Red Shield Appeal to ensure that families and individuals like those I have mentioned can access our services wherever they are in Australia.

Thank you for thinking of others when it would be so easy to just think of yourselves. One of the greatest traits of Australians is that when the going gets tough, Aussies reach into their pockets and help someone in need. I love that about Australia.

But it isn't over yet. The Salvos hope to raise $37 million by June 30 to ensure our services and programs nationwide can continue so nobody struggles alone.

This end of the financial year, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to The Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal by visiting salvationarmy. org.au or calling 13 SALVOS.

Major David Collinson

The Salvation Army

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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The Cardwell Coast Guard Has Re-Formed

strong public support for our $10.00 Sunday lunches and raffle monies enabled the Not-for-Profit

Psalm 19:7-8

New International Version

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul.

The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,

Any member of the public wishing to volunteer with the RSL, don't hesitate to get in touch with Rob on 0477964402. Or anyone wishing to join the Cardwell Coast Guard, please call 0427668556.

making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.

The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

THE Cardwell RSL Sub Branch committee were delighted to present the recently re-formed Cardwell Coast Guard with a cheque for $1,000.00 to help cover the

the QF23 Flotilla.

Tasman Turtle’s Big Day Out - A Great Day for the Whole Family and Last Chance to Enter 8th Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards

Tasman Turtle’s Big Day Out - A Great Day for the Whole Family

The TYTO Parklands will be alive with eco-friendly activities, games, food and entertainment this Saturday 24 June 2023 from 9.00am to 2.00pm.

Join Tasman and his team of friends Jack Sparrow, Hoopnosis, Circus with a purpose and Carters Farm for an entry free day of fun and discovery.

Ariel The Little Mermaid will be in our very special environment and waste area, Eco Cove. She is looking forward to meeting some little people for regular story reading and talks about how we can better look after her home under the sea.

Eco Cove will have plenty of games like Rubbish Ball and Ocean Litter pick-up, or test your mini waste-worriers fishing skills at Fiskdamm, a Swedish take on lucky dip.

Visit Carters Farm Petting Zoo for cuddles with some furry friends or chill out under the trees and enjoy local favorite band Obsession, while you have a bite to eat from one of the food vendors, Lion’s Club, Rotary Club, Audrey’s Angels

and Frosty Whip to name a few. Educators United team will be hands on in the kid’s craft corner assisting your little ones with making Fuzzy Art Flowers, Wooden Boats, scratch board Mandalas and decorating TYTO tote bags.

Adrenaline Games will be back by popular demand with their gelsoft and laser tag games for the adventurous.

Tasman Turtle’s Big Day Out is a free event.

The environmentally fun filled day has something for everyone, and will be jam packed with family entertainment, free craft and eco-friendly activities.

Roadside Mowing Council is urging the community to take care when mowing or slashing their properties and to avoid casting grass clippings out onto the road.

This practice is considered dangerous for road users, especially during wet weather, due to clippings making road surfaces slippery.

It is important that a safe road environment is maintained to ensure the safety of road users.

Last Chance to Enter 8th Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards

TYTO Regional Art Gallery

invites artists from local, regional and national arenas to enter the 8th Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards.

TYTO Regional Art Gallery will be hosting the awards to inspire and create awareness of birdlife within the Hinchinbrook region. Celebrating the best in current practices across several media, the Awards are an excellent platform for both emerging and established artists to showcase their work.

Artworks can be entered into the following sections:

• Painting (2D);

• Watercolour;

• Mixed Media;

• Digital Art;

• Works on Paper;

• Photography;

• Ceramics; and

• Sculptural Form. All entries will be automatically entered into the following categories:

• Open Award;

• Local Artist Award (Hinchinbrook Shire residents only);

• People’s Choice Award; and

• Youth Award (For artists 18 years and under at the date of opening night).

Entries close 4.00pm Friday 30 June 2023.

All entrants are required to attend the Exhibition Opening Night on Friday 6 October 2023 or send a representative on their behalf.

For further information or to download an Entry Form and Terms and Conditions, please visit the TYTO Regional Art Gallery Website, Art Awards page, or phone 4776 4725.

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.

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.

Date: Saturday 24 June 2023

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

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.

Ingham Toyota Forest Rally

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

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

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

Come and enjoy the sights and sounds of rally cars flying through the forest. For further information please visit Townsville City Autosports Club - TCAC Facebook page.

with 54 Bryant Street, Tully - 4068 1004

INTERNATIONAL Men's Health Week is an important opportunity to raise awareness of men's health issues and what it means to be healthy.

The theme for 2023 is "Healthy Habits". This year Men's Health Week focuses on supporting Men to create Healthy Habits and the importance of.

• Eat - top tips about food and health for men

• Sleep - why sleep is as essential as exercise and nutrition

• Drink - how does alcohol impact men's health

• Move - top facts you should know about exercise and men's health

• Connect - why mateship is good for men's health

Why is Australian male health so in need of attention?

More males die at every stage of life. More males have accidents, more males take their own lives, and more males suffer from lifestyle-related health conditions than females of the same age.

According to Men's Health Week website:

• 6 of the 8 suicides that occur daily in Australia are Men.

• Unemployed Men are 5 times more likely to suicide than unemployed Females.

• 1 in 5 Men will experience anxiety.

• 1 in 8 Men will experience depression.

• Men will live the last 11 years of their lives in poorer health.

• On average, Men die 5 years earlier, and

• Are also 3 times more likely to die of skin cancer, liver

disease or lung cancer.

Simple Changes

However, there are simple changes Men can make to improve their physical and mental health:

• Walking 30 minutes daily reduces your risk of heart disease by 25%.

• Sleeping 7-8 hours a night reduces their risk of a fatal heart attack by 60%.

• Being active reduces your risk of depression by 60%.

• Drinking less than 10 alcoholic drinks a week halves your risk of Type 2 Diabetes.

• Eat a healthy balanced diet.

We are all busy, and it is a common excuse Men have not to make changes. But being healthy doesn't have to be a chore, and it doesn't have to take precious time. Eat less, move more, choose healthier options and enjoy your life!

Stretch your arms catching fishing, bowl some leggies to kids (or your mates), mow the lawn, walk the dog, and dance with your partner; it is not hard and will improve your health, life and relationships.

WAIT – yes, work can be exercise. But it does not always have a good impact on our mental health and our relationships.

Start the conversation

Men are stubborn creatures, to say the least. We are slow to take preventative measures and don't go to the doctor. Unfortunately, eating healthy and exercising seem to still be things to be made fun of, while drinking to excess and a 'beer gut' or a 'Dad-bod' are badges of honour to be worn proudly and even boasted about!

The reality is if we spent half the time maintaining ourselves as we do our utes, our fishing gear and our sheds, there would be no problem. Considering most Men's health issues and diseases are preventable by simple lifestyle changes, isn't it time to start that conversation and make those changes?

Men's Health Week is the time and the opportunity

to make changes where needed and share in the good things that are happening.

Please start those conversations with the men and boys in your life. For more information on Men's Health week go to www.westernsydney.edu.au/mens-healthweek

The Tully Support Centre is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast.

The Tully Support Centre is located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully, opening hours Monday to Friday from 9 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 4 pm; and open until 6 pm on Wednesdays.

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."

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Tax Time

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Our clients are more than a number to us.

We are committed to providing high quality professional and speedy service.

Leann & Dayle understand that accounting and bookkeeping can sometimes be confusing and always time-consuming.

That’s why, since 2018, PnL Accounting Services has provided accounting, taxation and business advice for individuals and small business clients across the Cassowary Coast region of North Queensland.

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Update: Serious traffic crash, Tully area

QPS MEDIA JUN 15, 2023

A pedestrian has died from injuries sustained in a traffic incident in the Tully area on May 8.

Investigations indicate at 1.50am a 4WD was travelling north on the Bruce Highway at Midgenoo when it struck a man who appeared to have been lying on the road.

The man, aged in his twenties, was airlifted to Townsville Hospital where he died from his injuries on June 10.

The driver of the 4WD was not physically injured in the incident.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.

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Cassowary Coast weekend crime wrap

CONSTABLE GWYNEVERE COOPER

JUN 19, 2023

Grievous bodily harm charge, Flying Fish Point

POLICE have charged a 32-year-old Coconuts man following an alleged assault at Flying Fish Point on January 27.

It will be alleged at approximately 7pm on January 27, the man attended a Feldt Street address when a physical altercation has ensued with a 27-year-

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CRIME WRAP

old man known to him.

The 32-year-old is alleged to have punched the man in the head before leaving the area.

The 27-year-old sought medical attention for a broken jaw and reported the matter to police a couple of days later.

An investigation was commenced with officers from Innisfail Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) locating the man yesterday, June 18.

He has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm.

The 32-year-old was denied police bail. He is scheduled to appear in the Innisfail Magistrates Court today.

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Burglary charge, Innisfail

POLICE have charged a 15-year-old Innisfail boy following an investigation into an alleged break-in at Innisfail on June 14.

It will be alleged at approximately 2am on June 12, the boy entered a Fitzgerald Esplanade address and stole a number of items before leaving on foot.

An investigation was commenced, with police viewing CCTV footage.

At approximately 1am on June 17, the boy was located on Edith Street and arrested. He was charged with one count of enter dwelling and commit.

His bail was denied and will appear in Cairns Children’s Court at a later date.

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Motorbike theft, Innisfail

POLICE are appealing for witnesses, especially those with dashcam or CCTV, to come forward in relation to a break

and enter offence at an Edith Street business between 1 and 2am on Friday morning, June 16.

A motorcycle similar to that pictured below, is alleged to have been stolen.

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If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www. police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www. crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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Pictured: Red and White 2021 YCF F150 motorcycle

Police believe the persons pictured in this image may be able to assist officers with the investigation.

Mundoo State School’s time capsule re-burial

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST month, Mundoo State School held a special ceremony to acknowledge 128 years of quality education and the resealing and reburying of the time capsule raised in 2021.

This symbolic occasion was witnessed by special guests, parents, friends, staff and students.

The time capsule, buried in 1995, was last opened as part of the school’s 125th-anniversary celebrations, which took place in 2021, a year later due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The time capsule’s contents, on display in the library, included newspapers, students’ work/drawings/stories, photos, letters, a 75th-anniversary book, school shirts, floppy disc, medal and teaspoon.

Lori Baker, a staff member at Mundoo State School for 35 years, provided an overview of the time capsule’s contents.

Items from 2023 provided by students, staff and community members were added to the time capsule, which

included a letter written by current school captain Isabella.

Initially, Mundoo was a Provisional School, which opened on August 5, 1895, with Ms Margaret O’Drane as the first teacher and twenty-four students enrolled, which increased to thirty-three by December.

The school suffered severe damage in the 1906 and 1918 cyclones and was later rebuilt.

In 1910, Mundoo changed to official State School status.

On August 12, 1951, the newly extended aerodrome opened, which meant planes were even closer to the school grounds.

There was another move to a new site and school in 1955, with two bright and airy classrooms.

The school’s enrolments had increased to 105 in June 1955, and by 1961 numbers had reached 201; however, the construction of B-Block did not occur until 1962.

There have been many changes, including the introduction of the telephone, cars, decimal currency, television, electricity, septic toilet systems, computers and school uniforms.

Over ten decades, the school community has experienced challenges such as The Great Depression, World War II, cyclones, floods and, more recently, COVID-19.

In the late 1960s, a major project was the construction of the tuckshop, partially funded by the annual spring function, which included a car parade,

fashions and a dance.

Additions in the 1990s included the construction of a modular building that provided classrooms for Years 2, 3 and 4, an undercover games area, an adventure playground, a ‘clothes hoist inspired’ shade cover, and the establishment of the Don Russell Memorial Garden.

Since its opening, one thing that remains unchanged at Mundoo State School is the emphasis on strong family values and community involvement with parents, students, teachers and the wider community.

Les Moule, a lifelong member of Mundoo State School’s P & C Association and his wife Yvonne had the honour of placing the time capsule in the reservoir for sealing.

The time capsule is scheduled to be raised again in 2045, the 150th anniversary of Mundoo State School.

Steak and Vegetable Casserole

Serves: 6

Prep time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 1 ½ hours

2 ½ serves per portion

Ingredients

750g steak, fat trimmed, diced

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 large onion, diced

3 carrots, diced

2 celery sticks, diced

2 capsicums (red or green), sliced

4 medium potatoes, roughly chopped

2 tablespoons plain flour

150mL water

Marinade

½ cup water

500mL beef stock, reduced salt

3 teaspoons soy sauce, reduced salt

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon sherry

Method

COMBINE marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add steak and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

PREHEAT oven to 180oC.

HEAT oil in large saucepan or ovenproof pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery, cooking gently until onion begins to caramelize. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

REMOVE steak from marinade and add to pot, cooking for 5 minutes or until brown on all sides. ADD cooked onion mixture back to the pot, along with capsicum, potatoes and marinade liquid.

COMBINE flour and a small amount of water in a bowl to form a smooth paste. Add remaining water, mixing to create a smooth slurry. Add to pot, stirring to avoid lumps.

PLACE lid on pot and bake in oven for 1 ½ hours. SERVE with steamed greens.

Recipe courtesy of Heather Seigmeier, Warra Branch

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

Mundoo State School P&C Association members Les and Yvonne Moule re-buried the time capsule.

Division 4 Councillor, Nicholas Pervan with Mundoo State School Acting Principal, Andrew Maley, staff, students and P&C Association members.

The hospital servicing Australia’s wettest town has this week celebrated 100 years of care

QUEENSLAND HEALTH

CELEBRATIONS were held in the Babinda community last weekend June 16-17 marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of Babinda Hospital.

Babinda famously records Australia’s highest total rainfall each year, and its historic hospital buildings has survived decades of flooding, fires, cyclones and other natural disasters.

Past and present staff joined the broader community and dignitaries at an official celebration at the hospital on Friday, including a time capsule burial, and then at a 1920s-themed dinner dance celebration at the Babinda RSL Hall on Saturday.

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Chief Executive Leena Singh paid tribute to everyone who had contributed to the central role Babinda Hospital has played in the local community throughout the decades.

‘I’d like to acknowledge all of the hospital staff from 1923 to today who have played an important role in delivering professional and personal care to patients from around the Babinda area over this time and thank them for continuing to provide care for the local

community,’ Ms Singh said.

A celebration cake was cut by two of the hospital’s longest serving staff members, Enrolled Nurses Diane MollerNielsen, and Colleen Martinod, who have both worked at Babinda Hospital collectively for more than 90 years.

‘That we have staff still working at Babinda Hospital for more than 40 years speaks volumes about what an important facility this is, and how it is appreciated by the community,’ CHHHS Board Chairman Clive Skarott said.

‘I would like to thank all of the committee members and their volunteer helpers who organised the great celebrations for this important milestone.’

BABINDA HOSPITAL TIMELINE

Late-1800s – town of Babinda founded

1912 – population of Babinda estimated to be 100 people

1923 – Health Department establishes Babinda Hospital in timber wards

1925 – Maternity unit added to Babinda Hospital

1926 – Morgue established at Babinda Hospital

1946 – Babinda Hospital expanded

with new brick buildings and dedicated maternity wing

1949 – new nurse quarters built onto Babinda Hospital

1950 – Matron’s House built on site

1952 – second nurses’ quarters built onto site

1969 – ward block opened, accommodating 23 patients. Solarium also added.

1982 – extension to ward block opened,

providing nursery, delivery room and operating theatres

2010 – Queensland Health purchases

Babinda private GP practice and integrates into hospital services

2023 – Babinda Multi-Purpose Health Services has an emergency department, 11 acute and 11 residential aged care beds, 4 consultation room clinics, 4 procedural spaces and 1 mental health consult room.

Chair), Kerry Grigg (Director of Nursing, Rural and Remote Services), Bronwyn Luxon (Babinda Hospital Director of Nursing), Dr Rene Cremen (Director of Rural Medical Services), Linda Bailey (A/Executive Director Rural and Remote)

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION LOCATED AT KURRIMINE BEACH

Telstra plans to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility located at 3 Ranleagh Street, Kurrimine Beach, QLD 4871 (Lot 23 on Plan K79817) www.rfnsa.com.au/4871038

1. Telstra Limited (A.C.N 051 775 556) are currently upgrading existing mobile network facilities to allow for the introduction of 5G to Telstra’s network. As part of this network upgrade, Telstra proposes the installation of NR850 (5G), LTE1800 (4G), LTE2100 (4G), LTE2600 (4G), NR3500 (5G) and NR/ LTE2600 (4G/5G) technologies at Kurrimine Beach locality and surrounds.

2. The proposed works at the above site include the removal of four (4) panel antennas, the installation of four (4) panel antennas (each no more than 2.8m long), the installation of two (2) ‘Air’ antennas, the installation of two (2) Remote Radio Units (RRUs) and the removal and installation of associated ancillary equipment. All internal equipment will be housed within the existing equipment shelter located at the base of the facility.

3. Telstra regards the proposed installation as a Low-Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 2018 based on the above description.

4. In accordance with Section 7 of C564:2020 Mobile Phone Base Station Deployment Code, we invite you to provide feedback about the proposal. Further information and/or written submissions should be directed to Michelle Nguyen, Aurecon Australasia Pty Ltd (A.B.N 54 005 139 873) via email to: michelle.nguyen@aurecongroup.com or via post to: Michelle Nguyen, Aurecon Australasia PO Box 23061, Docklands, VIC, 8012 by COB on 6/07/2023.

PUBLIC NOTICES

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"

A GLIMPSE OF WHAT HAPPENS AT CARDWELL RSL LIFE CAN BE FUN - CHOOSE A GROUP TO JOIN AND LAUGH WITH

Church times across the region

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell Mission Beach Family Church, 6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach Cross Culture Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham Churches of Christ Care Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson

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

Hello residents of Ingham and Hinchinbrook Shire!

Australian agrifood industry set to benefit from extension of honey bee genetic program

AGRIFUTURES AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA will continue to be home to a national honey bee genetic improvement program until at least April 2024, with Plan Bee announcing it has been extended for another year.

The extension means that the program, delivered as part of the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Rural R&D for Profit Program, will continue its mission of establishing a national honey bee genetic database to improve the productivity and profitability of Australia’s agriculture sector.

The program began in 2020 and has made significant progress in furthering the adoption of modern genetic selection practices in Australia. It has been stunted by several disasters, including the 20192020 bushfires, flooding in eastern Australia and most recently, the NSW varroa mite incursion – which led to the destruction of the program’s colonies in Tocal.

The extension allows the program to launch a series of planned initiatives that could have immeasurable long-term impacts on the quality of Australia’s honey bee stocks. That’s according to Plan Bee Program Lead Paul Blackshaw.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the vital work of Plan Bee,” said Mr Blackshaw.

“We’re currently preparing to launch version two of the Plan Bee Breeding Manual, a vital resource which is already helping beekeepers and breeders to unlock the potential of modern science to improve the quality of our honey bees.”

“This resource helps breeders select from desired traits, including pest and disease resistance, futureproofing the industry from threats like varroa.”

The project team continues to seek input from the beekeeping industry and encourages all beekeepers to participate in the program.

“We are always looking to work closely with breeders across the country to build our national genetic database. With each contributing bee breeder, our data set improves, allowing us to make better choices when selecting for traits.”

The benefits of a successful national genetic improvement program transcend the honey bee industry. In fact, around 65% of agricultural production in Australia depends on pollination from honey bees, according to the 2010 report Pollination Aware, The

Real Value of Pollination in Australia.

“Whether it be pollination productivity, resistance to disease, or ability to stay active for longer, genetic selection helps bee breeders, beekeepers and growers to become more productive and sustainable.”

“Each year we are faced with new challenges, whether that be disasters, incursions or the simple premise of feeding more people with fewer resources. Better bees can help us face these challenges head on, and thanks to modern genetic practices we’re on the right path.”

This work is a first for the Australian honey bee industry, and the project extension will enable the industry to develop estimated breeding values for honey bees and further extend best practice standardised

selection methods for breeders.

Plan Bee: https://agrifutures.com.au/plan-bee/

(National Honey Bee Genetic Improvement Program) is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment as part of its Rural Research and Development for Profit program. The project is further supported by AgriFutures Australia, the Department of Primary Industries, University of Sydney, University of New England Animal Genetics and Breeding Unit, Better Bees WA Inc, Wheen Bee Foundation, Costa Group, Olam, Beechworth Honey, Monson’s Honey and Pollination, South Pacific Seeds, Australian Queen Bee Breeders Association, Australian Honey Bee Industry Council, and commercial beekeepers.

HED: New yellow crazy ant infestation detected at Goldsborough

WET TROPICS MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

AN infestation of yellow crazy ants has been uncovered in the tranquil Goldsborough Valley near Gordonvale. Officers from Biosecurity Queensland made the discovery during a routine yard check and immediately alerted the Wet Tropics Management Authority.

Yellow crazy ants are one of the world’s most invasive species. Their ability to form massive supercolonies and their extremely aggressive nature make them a significant threat to not only the Wet Tropics’ fragile ecosystem but to our community and the region’s economy as a whole.

This formidable foe has been present in the Cairns region since 2001, but thanks to the persistent efforts of the Wet Tropic Management Authority, widespread infestations have been contained in recent years.

The Authority’s Executive Director Scott Buchanan said, “This a significant discovery. Had it remained undetected, it would have had the potential to wreak havoc on the World Heritage Area.”

Mr Buchanan emphasised that the detection serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of ongoing surveillance. “While we have made great progress towards reaching our goal of eradication in the region, continuous monitoring is vital to protect not only the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area but also our local communities and industry.”

Survey results so far indicate a cluster of infestations approximately 85 hectares in the Goldsborough area. “This is a large and complex invasion, and we will determine the full extent in the coming weeks” Mr Buchanan said.

Fortunately, despite the unwelcome news, the Authority expects to be making an announcement in the coming weeks of the eradication of two earlier infestations south of Cairns.

Project Manager Lucy Karger said these successful eradications highlight the importance of residents remaining vigilant. “The earlier we can detect infestations, the sooner we can begin work on eradicating them. If you notice ants in your backyard

that you suspect are yellow crazy ants, please do not hesitate to contact the Wet Tropics Management Authority for a free property inspection.”

Treatment of the new site in Goldsborough will begin soon and the Authority is confident that with the help of the community, they will prevail in the fight against this latest threat.

“We’ve been working with local landholders and residents to gain access via their properties, and we are grateful for the support and assistance the Goldsborough community has provided,” Ms Karger said.

The Wet Tropics Management Authority administers the $24 million Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program, which is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments to combat the spread of the highly invasive species.

If you think you may have seen yellow crazy ants, please contact the Authority on 4241 0525 or yca@ wtma.qld.gov.au for a free property inspection.

Dr Rob Magarey SRA Tully’s research skills recognised

SARI RUSSO

DR Rob Magarey a sugar cane plant pathologist at the Sugar Research Australia (SRA) facility in Tully has won this year's Excellence in Ag Research prize. The prize was awarded at theAustralian Farmer of the Year awards for his contributions to pest and disease management in the sugar industry.

A new pathogen which causes Pachymetra root rot which is a damaging disease found only in Australia was discovered by Dr Magarey.

There was then pressure placed on the SRA facility in Tully to find solutions to the 50 million dollar a year problem caused to the sugar cane industry by the pathogen.

“The good thing is we did find solutions,” said Dr Magarey.

The facility then became world experts on the pathogen instantaneously and Dr Magarey travelled across the pacific as a consult 50 times to Papua New Guinea and New Zealand where he saw a lot of potential for the sugar industry.

"There are many potential opportunities for sugar cane as an environmental crop,” said Dr Magarey.

Dr Magarey has observed that sugar cane has the potential to be utilised in the production of energy producing biomass that could be converted into different types of fuel, not just in production of sucrose.

Tully Sugar Crushing

Bowls News

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start.

In a game of Club Pairs, Matt Aucello and Jamie Paterson defeated Gordon Goes and Dennis Ryan.

Innisfail’s first division pennants teams recorded their first win of the season, defeating Edge Hill, by winning two rinks to one with an aggregate of two shots.

Meanwhile, Innisfail’s third division pennants teams had a win against Silkwood by a narrow margin winning both rinks.

Selectors are looking for players to contest the mixed eight-a side format. If you are interested, please let selectors know.

Tully Bowls

WEDNESDAY, June 14:

Team 1.Sean Prinsloo/Stan Milne/Peter Butler(7) v Team 2 Ray Downing/Val Zamora/Rita Hudson (6)

Team 3 Rod Bradley/Judy Hood/Val Bradley (16) v Team 4 Gavin Buick/Joan Mercer/Toni Buick (7)

2nd Game

Team 1 (2) V Team Team 4 (11) Team 2 (7) v Team 3 (14).

Sunday, June 18:

Good to see a turnout of 26 Bowlers.

Team 1 Gavin Buick/Ron French (7) v Team 2 Peter Smith/Lou Brunello(15)

Team 3 Rod Bradley/Joan Mercer (5) v Team 4 Ray Downing/Bruce Williams (18)

Team 5 John Taylor/Val Bradley/Helen Williams (13) v Team 6 Joanne Townsend/Pam Staier/Kobe S (3)

Team 7 Leno Cercato/Judy Hood/Toni Buick (12) v Team 8 Sean Prinsloo/Rod Tennant/Philip Holmes (8)

Team 9 Robyn Brunello/Rita Pezzutto/Avis/Betty (11) v Team 10 Des Roberts/Pauline Edwards/Colleen Tennant (12)

After Smoko

Team 1 (9) v Team 4 (7). Team 3 (6) v Team 2 (15)

All winners won their 3 games.

After the games the ladies enjoyed a beautiful afternoon tea, cent sale and raffle draw. Followed by presentation to the Winners by Club President Joan Mercer.

Many Thanks to Ray Downing for all his help, and to those lady members who so willingly give their time to make these events so successful. Well Done!

IN the next round of Club Championship Singles competition, Daphne Kirkman was victorious over Lyn Stevenson 25 - 17.

Two very different results emerged in the social bowls games.

Louise Hoskins, Ann Rule and Marilyn Allen played out a drawn game of 13 – 13, against Bev Anderson, Helen Paterson and Margaret Johnson.

Eileen Hamann, Vera Rowe and Jan Dunn had an interesting game against Sue Morrison, Diana O’Brien, Maisie Smith and Dian Catelan.

The score was 9 - 9 at the afternoon tea break, however Hamann’s team played an amazing second half to win 26 - 11 at full time.

Two Innisfail teams participated in the Tully Gumboot 4’s at Tully on June 20.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

LAST Thursday afternoon’s men’s social bowls saw twenty-eight bowlers on the green with the winners, a team of visitors consisting of Tony Burns, Albert Holder, Tim Kerrigan, and Ian Gaffney.

Visitors and new members are most welcome, with

Team 5 (4) V Team 8 (!!)

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

Winning Team of the day was Peter Smith/Lou Brunello.

Club Championships:

Mens Singles: -

Steve Szabo def Ryan Milini

Ray Downing def Rhys Milini

Peter Smith def Steve Szabo in a close game.

Ladies Singles: -

Bev Achilles def Judy Hood

Tully Ladies hosted our Annual Gumboot 4’s on Tuesday, June 20:

Great to see players from Yungaburra, Marlin Coast, Edmonton, Ingham, Macknade, Noorla, Silkwood, Innisfail and Sth Johnstone.

Teams played 3 games of 12 Ends. Congratulation to the Winning Team of G.Buttigieg/D Charman/Louise Hoskins/L Mayell.

2nd place was A Morells Team from Macknade. 3rd place was D Beggs Team from Edmonton.

Bowlers on the green at last Thursday’s men’s social bowls afternoon.

Twenty-eight bowlers took part in Last Thursday’s social men’s bowls at Innisfail.

2nd place: Adele Morell’s team from Macknade.

3rd place: Daphne Beggs team from Edmonton.

Glynnis Buttigieg, Denise Charman, Louise Hoskins, Lee Mayell with Tully President Joan Mercer.

Championship Pairs runners up, Joan Atkinson and Ann Rule and winners, Lyn Stevenson and Daphne Kirkman after the final played on May 31.

NOW Then

QRL History Committee

GREG SHANNON

WE highlighted the players who have made Qld senior sides from the Wet Tropic Times catchment area a few weeks ago. Over the next few weeks, we will look at each town and the players involved in more detail.

So to start at the top and work our way down, we look at Babinda.

It may surprise some modern-day rugby league supporters to know that Babinda was once a separate rugby league town, like most North Qld towns, having its own competition and a representative side that played against other North Queensland towns in various inter-town competitions from the early years of the game.

In fact, rugby league started in the town in 1918 with clubs like Town, Mill and Mirriwinni.

The various inter-town competitions were fiercely fought, tribal affairs and in the pre-world War 2 era especially, when transport was a real challenge, train travel was often the only way the teams and supporters could travel to play.

The three Inter town competitions that existed for much of the game's history prior to 1995 were the Crowley Up 1925-31, the Carlton Shield 1933-47 and the Foley Shield 1948-1994.

Babinda claimed a significant piece of rugby league history in 1947 by winning the last ever Carlton Shield, and then in 1948, they won the first ever Foley Shield.

What made Babinda stand out in the years straight after World War 2 was the local rugby league administrator's initiative to look further afield and sign well-known players. In 1946 they managed to sign the current Australian fullback Dave Parkinson, who was from the Newcastle area and played two tests for Australia against Great Britain in 1946. In 1947 Dave

Bowls News

Ingham Bowls

SORRY no barefoot results for June 15 as cards were unable to be found.

Men's pairs results for June 16:

J Hamlyn & A Cole def G Brierley & K Turvey 20-16

P Ryan & P Herman def R Cantatore & R Peterson 23 - 19

P Saver & T Koop def H Magennis & S Cotton 2216

S Scott, K Walker & S Richards def B Bell, C Mullel & T George 26 - 10

Prize winning team of the mixed social bowls played of Sunday June 18 was, Chris Deal, R Peterson 7 R Cantatore def T Arkink, B Smallbon, N Evans & J Hamlyn 24 - 14 (20 points to 9)

J Holmes, A Di Bella & L Mahon def B Bell, D Horsley & P Herman 18 - 14 (18 points to 9)

A Foti, S Scott, J Craven & J Crossman def Trudie Mawson, M Thompson, K Walker & E Piotto 24 - 20 (17 points to 11)

Tim Mawson, S Cotton & J Piotto def Leslie Deal, J Eddleston & T Koop 23 - 22 (17 points to 11)

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

Barefoot Bowls played every Thursday between 6 pm – 8 pm

Names on the board before 5:30 pm

Men's Pairs played every Friday at 2:15 pm

SPORT

Parkinson led Babinda to Carlton Shield victory over Townsville!

Dave moved back south to play for Balmain in 1947, but the Babinda officials were able to sign former Qld captain Jack Gaylor from Ipswich in 1948. That was the year the northern inter-town competition was revamped and re-named the Foley Shield to honour former player and administrator Arch Foley.

With Jack Gaylor as captain, Babinda won the inaugural Foley shield, and what made this achievement more remarkable was the fact that four brothers from the Jago family, George, John, Walter and Albert, all played!

Another famous player to move north to play for

Babinda was Qld and Australian representative Pat McMahon, who joined in 1950 and went on to play one game for Qld from Babinda that year. Yet another former Qld player to play in Babinda during this time was Harry Linde, who also came up from Ipswich.

More Foley Shield finals appearances came in the early 1950s. Still, by 1954 the town had joined the Innisfail competition and, in 1978, the Cairns competition.

Nothing can take away the success Babinda had as a stand-alone town in NQ rugby league until the 1950s or the fact that they pioneered the move to attract wellknown players north to add to the local competition, something all northern centres started doing with equal success.

Names into the club by 1:45 pm

F Pallanza on men's duty on June 23:

Belated Mother's Day celebrations this Sunday, June 25:

Mixed social bowls will be played at 1:30pm followed by a sausage sizzle & sweets.

For catering purposes names on the board as early as possible please.

On Roster this Sunday.

Bar: K Walker.

Social Selector: R Cantatore

Congratulations to the Dunn Cup team that has been selected for 2023:

Jeff Crossman - Lead

Brad Wilson - 2nd.

Phil Kite - 3rd.

F Pallanza - Skip

Reserves: A Cole, R Peterson & T Pallanza

Winners: P Kite & A Cole

Runners Up: J Piotto & D Piotto (father/son duo)

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Mixed results for Innisfail United Football Club teams

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL United Premier Men's team, sitting fifth on the ladder, faced Leichhardt Lions at home last Saturday and registered a gutsy 3 - 3 draw in wet and slippery conditions.

Innisfail United Under 23 Men's team registered a 4 - 0 victory over Leichhardt, whilst the Under 18 team went down 2 - 1 to Leichhardt.

These games were part of a huge weekend of soccer action at Castor Park, Mourilyan, with junior teams from Under 6/7 to Under 12 also in action.

Last Friday evening, Innisfail

United Division 2 team had a 22 draw against Leichhardt.

The Ladies' game between Innisfail United and Marlin Coast Rangers was postponed.

Round 13 - FNQPL Far North & Gulf fixtures - June 16 - 17

June 16 - Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan

Innisfail United Division 1 Men’s vs Leichhardt

Full time: 2 - 2 draw

Innisfail United Division 2 Men's vs Leichhardt Lions

Full time: 5 - 2 loss to Innisfail

June 17 - Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan

Innisfail United Under 12 vs Leichhardt

Full time: 3 - 1 loss to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 13 Division 1

Full time: 6 - 2 loss to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 13 Division 2

Full time: 3 - 1 win to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 14 vs Leichhardt

Full time: 3 - 1 loss to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 16 vs Leichhardt

Full time: 4 - 0 loss to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 18 Men’s vs Leichhardt

Full time: 2 - 1 loss to Innisfail

Goal: John Cunningham

Innisfail United Under 23 Men’s vs Leichhardt

Full time: 4 - 0 win to Innisfail

Goals:

Liam Crossland

Ezekiel Saour

Kalomarona Taea

Brandon Briggs

Innisfail United Premier Men’s vs Leichhardt

Full time: 3 - 3 draw

Goals:

Nilau Iaukou

Liam Barry

Benjamin Zecchinati

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Action in the Under 16s clash between Innisfail United and Leichhardt.

Innisfail’s Reed Bonassi (second from left) and Leichhardt players contested the ball in the Under 16 game.

Innisfail United and Leichhardt Under 18 players kept an eye on the ball near the goal box.

Innisfail United and Leichhardt players contested the ball in the Under 18 match.

Innisfail United and Leichhardt Under 18 players vied for ball possession.

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Innisfail and Tully netball teams to compete at Queensland Netball’s Junior State Age competition

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

INNISFAIL and Districts and Tully Netball players are geared up to compete at Netball Queensland’s Junior State Age (JSA) competition at Townsville City Netball Association from June 24 - 27.

IDNA will field an Under 13 and 14 team.

Previously, Tully players have represented Innisfail, but for the first time, three teams (Under 12, 13 and 14) will compete as a club at this year’s JSA.

JSA, a major participation, community-based state competition for players aged 12 - 14 who represent their club at the highest representative level, is expected to attract over 1,900 juniors from all over Queensland.

For the past ten weeks, teams have been busy preparing, with Tully’s three teams training individually once a week. Then all teams participating in strength and conditioning sessions once a week.

Players have taken part in normal fixtures and travelled to Cairns for weekend carnivals, competing against teams from Mareeba and Cairns.

Last Sunday, players participated in a Cassowary Coast clinic in Innisfail, focusing

on shooting, defence and centre-court skills and games.

IDNA’s Kaitlyn Onaindia achieved her Level C referee qualification and will officiate at the JSA.

Innisfail and District Netball

JSA teams

Under 13

Clair McBride

Charlotte Goodes

Piper Featherstone

Asrielle Brown

Miyah Huya

Shelby Puccini

Torah Puccini

Stella Balbi

Elle Gracie

Coach: Olivia Walker

Manager: Darlene McBride

Under 14

Lucy Moyle

Bailey Quabba

Shiloh Edwards

Shaylee McCulloch

Estelle Setter

Callista Masina

Jaidah Cook

Jemimah Conroy

Ella Picini

Isabelle Peake

Coach: Sally Wright

Manager: Alana Moyle

Tully Netball JSA teams

Under 12

Emily Quabba

Caylah King

Mya Tauli

Bree Dickman

Sienna Wilcox

Evie Wilson

Lexie Waters

Ashlin Thomson

Coach: Fabien Tauli

Manager: Marie Tauli

Scorer: Cheryl Quabba

Under 13

Makayla Kleinhans

Amber Dore

Erin Luxford

Zara-Jade Flegler

Amelia McEntee

Amaya Whaley

Summer Sichter-Santolin

Marcades Jacobs

Coach: Annette Luxford

Manager: Kirstel Kampe

Scorer: Jacqui Whaley

Under 14

Ruby Wilson

Charlize Gee

Hannah Morris

Ellie Smith

Ellah King

Logan Rigato

Corrinne Feild

Gracie Reed

Coach: Kate Maloney

Manager and Scorer: Tanya Smith

IDNA 2022 - 2023 committee: Alana Moyle (President), Blaise Cini (Vice President), Kellie Harrison (Secretary), Kimberley Ganley (Treasurer), Darlene McBride (Registrar), Leigh Onaindia and Kylie Wilson (Canteen convenors) and Jenny Jones (Grants Officer).

In 2023, IDNA has 240 registered players made up of Under 12 (6 teams), Under 16 (7 teams), B-Grade (5 teams) and A-Grade (6 teams).

Last month, IDNA was awarded a $1,000 grant to support their umpiring and coaching clinics.

This grant enabled IDNA to continue empowering aspiring umpires and coaches.

IDNA especially wished to thank Jessica Speziali for nominating IDNA and Australia Post for their generous support.

Recently, IDNA was announced as a successful recipient of funding in Round 3 of the Sport & Recreation Active Clubs initiative.

The Queensland Government provided $2,000 to IDNA as part of the Activate! Queensland strategy to enable Queenslanders to participate in sports and recreation activities. These funds will be used to purchase on-field equipment such as nets, hoops, bibs, first aid, and maintenance equipment.

Anika Duiker

Giselle Pezzuto

IDNA JSA Under 13 coach Olivia Walker put defence players through their paces.

IDNA’s Leisa Spinella worked with centre court players at the Cassowary Coast clinic.

Last Sunday, players honed their shooting skills at Bessie Spiller Courts in Innisfail.

IDNA coaches with Innisfail and Tully netball players who are competing at the Junior State Age in Townsville.

Wins for Innisfail and Tully junior rugby league teams

MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST Saturday, Innisfail Brothers and Tully Tigers junior rugby league teams were in action at Jones Park, Cairns.

Innisfail’s Under 16 team annihilated Edmonton Storm with a comprehensive 48 - 0 victory, whilst Tully’s Under 15 team registered a 22 - 14 win against Cairns Kangaroos Gold.

Innisfail’s Under 16 try scorers: Cody Weldon 2, D’Artanyan Connolly 2, Ben Walker, Bishop WickcliffeAdams and Kai Cooper 2. Goals: Kyson Sue San 7 and Zack Blanckensee 1.

Tully’s Under 15 try scorers: Nicholas Muriata, Kaedyn Ketchell, Miki Toquero and Alexander Greenwood. Goals: Billy Helion 2 and Mitchell Davis 1.

In Round 3 fixtures, Tully Tigers’ Under 13 -15 Girls team had a 28 - 16 victory over their Cassowary Coast rivals Innisfail.

Tully’s try scorers: Samantha Patch, Clancy Black 2, Shiolah Gutchen 2 and Amelia Solien. Goals: Samantha Patch 2.

Innisfail’s try scorers: Arianna Martin 2, Lakeisha Ulutui and Tiara Herbert.

Tully’s Under 14 team struggled with numbers due to players away for Peninsula touch football duties and injuries and, despite a determined effort, had their first loss of the season to a strong Kangaroos outfit.

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

FNQ Rugby League junior results: Round 9 - June 16 - 17

Under 13

Cairns Kangaroos Blue 54 def Tully 6

Cairns Brothers 24 def Edmonton 10

Ivanhoe Knights 22 drew with Mareeba 22

Mossman 28 def Cairns Kangaroos Gold 10 Yarrabah vs Redlynch (game forfeited)

Bye: Innisfail

Under 14

Cairns Kangaroos 36 def Tully 24 Innisfail vs Mareeba (game forfeited)

Edmonton 44 def Cairns Brothers 18

Southern Suburbs 22 def Ivanhoe Knights 10

Bye: Redlynch

Under 15

Tully 22 def Cairns Kangaroos Gold 14 Cairns Brothers 50 def Mareeba 0

Ivanhoe Knights 22 def Cairns Kangaroos Blue 10

Southern Suburbs 40 def Edmonton 10

Bye: Innisfail

Under 15 Girls - Jones Park and Atherton - Round 3

Tully 28 def Innisfail 16

Atherton Red 36 def Atherton Blue 4

Kangaroos 14 def Edmonton 0

Under 16

Innisfail 48 def Edmonton 0

Redlynch 40 def Ivanhoe Knights 26

Mareeba 16 def Cairns Brothers 12

Bye: Cairns Kangaroos

It has been a pleasure to look after you !!!

And many of you have become good friends and told us of the fish that got away and the fish that didn't.

Tackelworld Tully have grown from small beginnings to a very successful business thanks to you.

Congratulations to the new owners of Tackleworld Tony and Karen Mossop.

I wish them all the very best, Roly Newton

Junior rugby league action in the Under 14 game between Tully Tigers and Cairns Kangaroos. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

Tully’s Kaebel Bauer (with ball), in the Under 14s game against Cairns Kangaroos. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

Tully’s Denan Anderson (with ball) ran away for two tries in the Under 14 clash against Cairns Kangaroos. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

Tully and Cairns Kangaroos Under 14 players during their game at Jones Park, Cairns. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

Roly Newton of Tackleworld Tully would like to THANK his loyal customers for their continued support over the last 47 years.

FISHING NEWS with Tony Mossop

UNFORTUNATELY, the sea conditions were unsuitable for boats to travel to the reefs this week. However, Several boats made it to the shoals and shipping channel, where they caught some nice Spanish, schoolies and doggy mackerel.

Not in significant numbers, but well worth the bumpy ride out.

Large schools of bait fish around the islands are attracting tuna, trevally, mackerel and queen fish. Those who braved the conditions have been catching reasonable fish.

Most fishermen have concentrated on the rivers and headlands this week. Plenty of good-sized grunters have been caught along with flathead and whiting. Around the mouths, Barra and Jacks continue to fish reasonably well even with this terrible weather.

Reasonable amounts of crabs are being caught; remember, fresh fish frames are by far the best bait for crabbing.

So far, this weekend's forecast looks better 5-10 Friday, increasing to 10 -15 knots Saturday and Sunday. Always get an updated forecast before planning your trip.

If you are going to chase grunter this weekend, the early morning run-out tide will be your best bet; along with prawn and fresh fillet bait, we also have some beautiful herring bait in the shop at the moment.

Grunters love foraging along the bottom, as the tide run uncovers shellfish, crabs, worms, small fish and prawns.

Of course, where the river narrows, the run will increase and improve your chance of catching better quality fish.

Jacks, Barra, trevally and Flathead, should be up on the flats as the sun warms the slow-running water. Look for drains coming out of the mangroves running onto the flats as the tide drops; the bait fish must come out. Also, gutters coming out of the deeper water up on the flats can act like a pathway for the fish to get up

on the flat; as the current slows, the water will clear, making drains and gutters more visible.

Roly Newton Retires from Tackleworld Tully After 47 years of living and working his passion

ROLY has chosen to retire as the sole proprietor of Tackleworld Tully. “It was just time to retire, and I want to do some travelling, and remain fishing. I am still active enough to be able to do that,” said Roly.

When he was just 22 years old, Roly chose not to make his career in Newton Engineering but instead to follow his passion for fishing and the outdoors and started Tackleworld in Tully.

When Roly was asked whether he got out on the

water to fish to build his client base at Tackleworld, he said, “It helps, but I don’t do it (get out on the water) because I have to, I do it because I absolutely love it. If I don’t get on the water, I start getting fidgety, so I get on the water once or twice a week.”

Roly shared that there are still a few colleagues who, like himself, could also live and work in their passion.

“We have got quite a few examples here; we have got Dave Bradley with Australian Fly Fishing. He is full time guiding. We have got Thomas Brewer down at Mission Beach. He is living his passion for the outdoors and the environment. David Knopfler he is doing overseas trips and guiding.”

Over the years, Roly has mentored one or two school-aged boys or men a year to work in the shop after school. He has assisted them as they found their passion. Some have gone on to do outboard apprenticeships, become fishing guides and start lodges.

“Jack Grinstead, who is up at Weipa now, is (fishing) guiding and living the dream,” said Roly, “One even moved to South Africa and started up a lodge over there.

“Over the time they work in the shop they become more and more important to us. These days they do social media. We might be giving them an opportunity

JOHNSTONE RIVER JUNE

HULL HEADS JUNE

to work at the shop, but at the same time they are doing a magnificent job of advertising and promoting our new products that come in.”

Two notable influencers currently on social media from Tackleworld Tully are Ryan Sanga and Daniel Colombini.

Roly shared the changes that have happened in sales over the last 47 years, that there have been many, and that he is happy to still come and help the new owners of Tackleworld if they ask for his help.

Tony Mossop, Tackleworld Tully.

SARI RUSSO

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Tully Bowls Club celebrated its 75th jubilee

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON June 3, Tully Bowls Club celebrated its 75th jubilee with a Community Barefoot Bowls Come and Try Day.

This event was sponsored by Cassowary Coast Regional Council and hosted in partnership with Mamu Health Service Deadly Choices program.

Past members in attendance included Gordon Williams, June Bird, Carmen Tarditi, Sid Achilles (former club President), Dennis Ronan, Max Riipinen, as well as Jenny Flegler, whose mother and in-laws had considerable input into the running of the club.

Bowls Australia Regional Bowls Manager Nick Twining and TFNQDBA President Mal Mackney presented the club with a special plaque.

During afternoon tea, the committee thanked sponsors Bartrac Toyota, Cav's Marine, Kitchen Essentials, Tully Raycare Pharmacy, Live Life Pharmacy, Tully Jewellers, Boutique Maree, Tully Top Pub, Aussie Hair, Tully Tender Cuts, Mitre 10, As Green As Nursey, Betta Electrical, IGA and Rod Bradley.

Towards the end of 1946, the inaugural President, Mr S B Best and his committee requested the lease of 2.5 acres of land on the banks of Banyan Creek from Tully Co-operative Sugar Mill, with a view to build a bowling green and clubhouse.

Their request was then presented to the Mill's shareholders, and a ballot was held and granted.

An old wooden house was found and temporarily set up well back on the block to allow for a new building to be built when funds became available.

In the late 1940s, the club sold debentures at 10 pounds each to assist with renovation costs and building of the green.

In May 1950, the club had strong membership, with 88 active members plus 43 non-playing members.

Under the leadership of President Ron Flegler, the new extension was opened on October 24, 1981, which included the current bar, lounge area, secretary's office, bowls room and toilets.

Club highlights:

October 1948: Official opening of green and refurbished clubhouse attended by 60 members of clubs throughout the North.

1957 - Club extended and cold room installed

August 1967 - Tully Bowling & Recreational Club changed its name to Tully Bowls Club

1976 - A triples team of Tully's Brian Rick, Bill Riordan and South Johnstone's Henry Cardier won the Cairns 100 Centenary competition.

1984 - Tully's Brian Rick won FNQDBA Champion of Club Champions trophy

June 13, 1989 - Tully Bowls Club became incorporated.

1994 - Poker machines installed 2011 - Amalgamation of the Ladies and Men's clubs. Mary Bacic, President for five years, has won the A-Grade Ladies' Singles championship most often (13) since 1993.

In 2022, under the auspice of Bowls Australia, the club ran a five-week Jack Attack barefoot bowling competition.

From this successful competition, the club started a junior coaching program.

Currently, Tully has around 48 full members, including five juniors (Under 18), and this community club is run solely by volunteers.

Carol Mercer (President), Rod Bradley (Vice President), Joanne Townsend (Secretary) and Robyn Brunello (Treasurer) make up the club's current committee.

Tully Bowls Club is available for hire for private

functions, training, barefoot bowls and meetings.

Players at the Tully Bowls Club around 1946.

Photo: Cassowary Coast Libraries.

Tully Ladies, A Dickinson, E Schmidt, Mrs Lawson and F Blunt around the 1960s.

Tully Bowls Club President Carol Mercer (third from left), and Life members, Betty Cochrane, Lino Ceccato and Mary Bacic cut the 75th jubilee cake.

Current and past members of Tully Bowls Club at their 75th jubilee celebrations.

Nick Twining, Bowls Australia Regional Manager (third from left), presented Tully Bowls Club committee members with a special 75th anniversary plaque.