Trini Corn Soup

Serves: 6

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 60 minutes

Catch (TACC) Declaration to be withdrawn, as the information upon which it is based has been questioned by independent reviewers.

“QSIA commissioned an independent analysis of the facts and figures behind Fisheries Queensland’s 2021 East Coast

Spanish Mackerel Stock Assessment and the draft report had just been received,” Mr Bobbermen said.

“The cuts should not go ahead until the Queensland Government has called in experts to completely review the work that the fisheries department, Fisheries Queensland, has carried out to come up with their catch cuts decision for the 2023-24 financial year.

“Fisheries Queensland is cutting the total allowable catch for professional fishers on the East Coast from 578 tonnes this year to just 165 tonnes in the 2023-24 financial year.

“And now an independent analysis of the Fisheries Queensland figures has concluded the figures should be thoroughly re-examined.

“On the basis of what has been found, Fisheries Queensland is prepared to cause serious financial hardship to fishing families throughout the East Coast.

“That’s not how our fisheries resources should be managed or primary producer livelihoods should be manipulated.”

Hinchinbrook MP and KAP Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto has echoed the calls made by QSIA to pause the reduction of the total allowable catch until such time as the independent report can be digested and the figures comprehensibly reviewed.

“Unless the Government has some hidden agenda, there is no reason why they can’t put a pause on powering ahead with these industry destroying reductions to quota while the Department is reviewing this latest report that could change everything.

“The full and final version of the report is yet to be made available but early indications are that Fisheries Queensland should never have relied upon the figures to make such a far-reaching and detrimental decision.

“If it turns out the independent report supports Fisheries Queensland’s position then we would have no other option but to accept it. But I bet my fishing pole that the Government has diddled the books to align with their objective to slowly but surely kill off mackerel fishing along the East Coast.

“Current figures indicate that Australian is a net importer of seafood with over 70% of all seafood coming in from overseas. I am pretty sure this Government is hell-bent on seeing that rise to 100% for wild, locally caught product.

“I have written to Minister Furner urgently seeking that he pauses the reduction in the Spanish mackerel allowable catch until such time as the calculations and working out by Fisheries Queensland is thoroughly reviewed.

“If this goes ahead you can expect less fish and more crumbs on your burger or prices soaring to double next time you order a piece of Spanish mackerel at your local fish and chip shop.”

3 serves per portion

Ingredients

2 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 chives, sliced

2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped

2 celery stalks, diced

¾ cup split peas

1 capsicum, diced

1 sweet potato, peeled and diced

¼ cup coriander, chopped (optional)

1 teaspoon black pepper, ground

300ml vegetable stock, reduced salt

300ml water

400ml can coconut milk, reduced fat

5 cobs of corn, sliced into 4 pieces

400g can corn kernels, drained

1 carrot, diced

1 cup pumpkin, peeled and diced

1 habanero chilli, whole (optional)

Method

HEAT olive oil in a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat.

SAUTÉ onion, chives, garlic, and celery until soft and translucent.

ADD split peas, capsicum, sweet potato, coriander, black pepper, vegetable stock and water and stir to combine.

BRING to the boil then reduce to simmer for 30 minutes or until the split peas are soft.

BLEND the soup mixture with a stick mixer.

ADD coconut milk, cobs of corn, corn kernels, carrots, pumpkin, and whole habanero chilli (optional). Simmer for another 20 minutes on low heat.

REMOVE the habanero chilli before serving.

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens 2023 Country of Study

Recipe Collection – Trinidad and Tobago

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/.

June 2023 General Meeting Update, Tasman Turtle’s Big Day Out Wrap Up and Ingham Station Open Day

June 2023 General Meeting Update

At Council's General Meeting held on Tuesday 27 June 2023, Council:

• Approved the Hinchinbrook

Local Government Area

Biosecurity Plan (HLGABP).

The plan provides strategic direction for the management of priority weeds and pest animals (invasive biosecurity matter) on all land tenure within the Hinchinbrook local government area, and has been developed for the entire community; and

• Adopted the Hinchinbrook

Shire Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP).

The SEMP provides a road map of actions for Council to consider as the challenges of increased erosion due to changes in environmental conditions, sand supply, rising sea levels and likely increase in severe weather events impact the future and longevity of our coastal communities. This plan will be sent to Department of Environment and Science for endorsement.

Other updates from the General Meeting include:

• The adoption of a Debt Policy and Financial Hardship Policy as part of the 2023-2024 Annual Policy Review.

Ariel the Little Mermaid enjoyed her visit back to TYTO as she got to meet lots of children who took up the opportunity to get their photo taken with her at the Eco Cove.

Last Chance to Enter 8th Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards

Hand Embroidery

at TYTO Regional Art Gallery

Due to popular demand, Artist Kerry Robertson will be back at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery demonstrating hand embroidery on Thursday 29 June 2023 from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

Come and check out the exhibition THREADS on display and have a chat about all things embroidery with Artist Kerry Robertson.

Tasman Turtle’s Big Day Out Wrap Up

TYTO wetlands came to life on Saturday morning as 1,615 people came through the gates to discover a day filled with fun and excitement. A great way to kick off the June school holidays celebrating a day filled with craft, eco activities and everyone’s favourite green friend Tasman Turtle.

Jack Sparrow kept everyone on their toes with his mischievous ways.

Adrenaline Games were nonstop action while the petting zoo was kept very busy with all the animals receiving lots of cuddles.

Tasman Turtle hopes that everyone had a great day celebrating with him and he looks forward to seeing you all next year on Saturday 22 June 2024.

To view the images taken on the day, please visit Council's website Photo Gallery page.

Ingham Station Open Day

Come meet your local fire fighters at the Ingham Station Open Day.

Watch demonstrations, learn how to bowl a fire hose and much more.

Date: Sunday 2 July 2023

Time: 10.30am to 1.00pm

Where: Ingham Fire Station 29-33 Eleanor Street

For further information, please see poster below.

The Black Hand Award-winning actor and producer Anthony LaPaglia unravels an epic story of Italian organised crime gang - the Black Hand - which terrorised Italian Australians working around the cane fields of North Queensland in the 1930s.

The Black Hand premiered 8.30pm on Tuesday 27 June 2023 on ABC iview and ABC TV.

To watch the episode, please visit https://pulse.ly/1qlv1e2j7f.

Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre Road Safety Initiative

Council in partnership with Department of Transport and Main Roads are continuing to operate the Road Safety Initiative at the Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre offering free tea and coffee to visitors.

Council would like to thank Coles for sponsoring Council’s Road Safety Initiative by providing milk for the program.

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

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.