Wet Tropic Times, 2023, June 8, Newspaper Edition

Vintage cars rolled into Innisfail

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

OVER 50 shiny, vintage cars and 100 drivers and passengers rolled into the Cassowary Coast and Innisfail as part of the inaugural Northern Tour rally by The Veteran Car Club of Australia - Queensland.

These cars, their owners and passengers came from all over Australia, including Tasmania, Victoria Queensland and New South Wales.

VCCAQ members Glenn Ridolfi from Mirriwinni organised the Innisfail rally, assisted by Len Oliveri from Innisfail.

Over the three days, hundreds of locals flocked to Brothers Leagues Club, Innisfail to view the array of cars on display.

Innisfail was one of the stops on the group’s twoweek touring rally, which started with different routes in Mackay from May 14 - 17.

After the group left their camp in Mackay, the cars were packed up and towed to Ayr, a trip of approximately 300kms.

After a three-day tour of Ayr from May 20 - 22, the cars made their way to Innisfail, approximately 350kms for a three-day tour from May 25 - 27.

This event highlighted the region and provided economic benefits with touring rally members staying at August Moon Caravan Park and River Drive Van Park.

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Whilst in Innisfail, the cars made their way out to Australian Sugar Heritage Museum, Mourilyan Harbour, Paronella Park, Garradunga Hotel and Bramston Beach and attracted loads of attention and interest from motoring enthusiasts.

For two days, the cars were on display at Brothers Leagues Club carpark before the group headed to Wangan, Palmerston Highway and then to Department of Primary Industries, South Johnstone for lunch.

On the final day of the rally, 70 drivers, passengers dressed in formal Edwardian attire and enjoyed a gala dinner at Brothers Leagues Club.

After the rally, drivers remained in the region whilst others explored the Atherton Tablelands.

The Vintage Care Club of Queensland, which is based in Brisbane became a reality in 1956 after informal rallies took place in 1954 and 1955. It remains the only club in Queensland dedicated exclusively to the conservation, restoration and use of Veteran (pre1919) motor vehicles, as well as the research and preservation of that period’s motoring history.

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Innisfail’s Len Oliveri with his 1926 Morris Cowley Bullnose car.

Mick Bufi, aged 85 from Mourilyan with his 1964 XM Ford Falcon Deluxe sedan which he has owned for five years and took him three years to restore.

Len and Rosemary Kennedy from Toowoomba with their 1911 Maxwell AB Runabout.

A selection of shiny vintage cars on display at Innisfail Brothers Leagues Club car park.

The Australian Italian Festival Delivers

DR ANN VARDANEGA, DIRECTOR AUSTRALIAN ITALIAN FESTIVAL

THOSE who braved the somewhat damp weather over the weekend were rewarded with a line-up of entertainment worthy of a city festival.

The Australian Italian Festival delivered its' 28th event over the past weekend. With food, entertainment, competitions, demonstrations and children's entertainment, there was something for everyone.

Stage One pumped all weekend with entertainment from Paul Ettore Tabone, whose powerful operatic voice resonated with the young and old audience. Paul, a local talent now based internationally, was able to return to Australia to perform at the festival.

The line-up continued with Zumpa and Taranta/ Meanjin, a Brisbane-based Traditional Italian Folk

Band, accompanied by Taranta/Meanjin, a traditional dancer. Their music transported the audience to the villages and vineyards of regional Italy with the sound of traditional instruments and melodic voices.

Also featured during the weekend were crowd favourites Cosima De Vito, Dean Canan, 1RAR Band, Orpheus Chamber of Strings, and of course, Attori and Fortunato and his band.

It was a massive line-up of entertainment.

We were fortunate to welcome elders and dancers from the Warrgamay Aboriginal Tribal Council to be part of our weekend. Troy Wyles Whelan delivered Welcome to Country before a smoking ceremony led by Whelan Soloman Wyles. The traditional dancers encouraged festival visitors to join them in dancing 'on country' to mark the official start of the festival.

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2023 Ingham Catholic Debutante Ball

RITA MELARA - CHAIRPERSON, INGHAM CATHOLIC DEBUTANTE COMMITTEE

ON Saturday evening, June 27, nine beautiful young ladies and their attentive partners from the Ingham Region Catholic Parishes debuted and were presented to Bishop Timothy Harris, Bishop of Townsville, in the presence of proud family and friends at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall. The hall was stylishly decorated with dusty pink velvet, feathers and a multitude of shimmering lights.

The Debutantes' arrival into the hall, presentation to the Bishop and presentation dances, the Maxina and Angel Waltz, were accompanied by musicians Mrs Vera Di Bella and Mrs Lynda Wright. They continued to dance the night away to the Rock and Roll Barn Dance, the Gypsy Tap, the 16 Step, the Oslo Waltz, and the Wild Wild West. These dances were perfected over many months under the tutelage of Mr Douglas and Mrs Violet Adams, and Mrs Virginia Scovazzi. Debutantes and their partners also danced a special round of the Gypsy Tap with their parents.

Miss Ashleigh Smallwood was honoured to cut the Debutante cake, and her partner, Mr Bailey Marini, delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of the Debutantes and their partners.

The Official Party included Bishop Timothy Harris, Father Damian McGrath, Parish Priest, Matrons of Honour Mrs Paula Henderson and Mrs Christine Timms, Maids of Honour Miss Trista Kopeshke, partnered by Mr Nicklas Finocchiaro and Miss Lily-

Rose Torrisi, partnered by Mr Ben Hitchcock, Flower Girls Miss Quinn Demorest and Miss Isla Neitz, and Page Boy Master Shaun Venturato. Invited guests included Father Shilbun Kurian, the Principals of our local Catholic schools, Mr Kevin Barnes, Mr Angus Galletly and Mrs Paula Martin, together with Mayor Raymond Jayo, Mr Nicholas Dametto, Member for Hinchinbrook, Mrs Judith Fenoglio, Principal of Ingham State High School, and their partners.

The Gilroy Santa Maria College's Parents and Friends Association, and its sub-committee, the Ingham Catholic Debutante Ball Committee, were honoured to facilitate, for the second time, this year's Ingham Catholic Debutante Ball. Committee Chairperson, Ms Rita Melara, and her Committee would particularly like to thank all the Debutantes and their partners for participating so enthusiastically and thank all who contributed, in big ways and small, to the success of the evening and to the continuation of this proud 90 plus year tradition in our parish and district.

Catering: Marian & Peira Catering

Music: Neville Milne's One-Man Band

Photography: Mostyn Swain Photo Graphic Artisan

Videography: Postle Photography

Cake: Creative Bakes by Diana Hall Debutantes and their partners for the 2023 Ingham Catholic Debutante Ball were:

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Lara is the daughter of Stephen and Christine Deambrogio. Lara is partnered by Damien Marino, son of Anthony and Kerrianne Marino.

CHLOE GEDDES

Chole is the daughter of Philip and Kelly Geddes. Chloe is partnered by Codey Masters, son of Neil and Jeanette Masters.

LILY HOBBS

Lily is the daughter of William and Eileen Hobbs. Lily is partnered by Joshua Venables, son of Anthony and Marie Venables.

JACINTA JEFFERY

Jacinta is the daughter of Mark and Sheridan Jeffery. Jacinta is partnered by Ryan Rutherford, son of Steven and Andrea Rutherford.

ELLA CROSS

Ella is the daughter of Richard and Erin Cross. Ella is partnered by Nathan Venturato, son of Steven and Kandy Venturato.

DANIKA MARSH

Danika is the daughter of Blane Marsh and Carol Fulton. Danika is partnered by Cash Ormonde, son of Noel and Thea Ormonde.

HOLLY THOMSON

Holly is the daughter of Lachlan Thomson and Penny Milton-Thomson. Holly is partnered by Alexander Nunns, son of Peter Nunns and Melissa Wines.

ELLA ANDERSEN

Ella is the daughter of Brendon and Natalie Andersen. Ella is partnered by Ewan Duffy, son of Anthony and Bridgette Duffy.

ASHLEIGH SMALLWOOD

Ashleigh is the daughter of Simon and Felicity Smallwood. Ashleigh is partnered by Bailey Marini, son of Nathan and Wendy Marini.

Regional Rainfall Report

Top Row: Codey Masters, Joshua Venables, Cash Ormonde, Bailey Marini, Ryan Rutherford. Third Row: Damien Marino, Lara Deambrogio, Ella Andersen, Ella Cross, Jacinta Jeffery, Nathan Venturato. Second Row: Alexander Nunns, Chloe Geddes, Danika Marsh, Ashleigh Smallwood, Lily Hobbs, Holly Thomson, Ewan Duffy. Front Row: Nicklas Finocchiaro, Trista Kopeshke, Paula Henderson, Bishop Timothy Harris, Christine Timms, Lily-Rose Torrisi, Ben Hitchcock. Floor: Isla Neitz, Shaun Venturato, Quinn Demorest

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Don’t be disappointed

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

WE are often challenged to the core of ourselves when working with people.

It is funny how instead of focusing on our behaviour, we often focus on the people around us.

It is essential to identify that if the same behaviour has occurred with multiple people in multiple situations, we must recognise that we are the common denominator.

The common denominator on an issue that I witness weekly is the continued belief that community newspapers exist as charitable organisations. This false belief has caused problems for newspaper organisations across Australia.

We don’t exist as a charity; we exist as a business that produces a product that needs to be paid for.

As independent printed media continues to decline, I am still bombarded with those who believe an independent newspaper can afford to advertise its community events for free.

As a member of the Queensland Country Press Association, I have the opportunity to talk with other newspaper owners, and it is the same battle across the board.

As a business person, the most important thing to recognise is whether we are producing a product that people want and whether it is a product that enough people wish who are willing to contribute to ensuring that wages and bills are paid financially.

Suppose you are a person that believes that communities need their voice. In that case, you also need to be aware that it is something that needs your financial support for it to exist.

Letters to the editor

Thank you

I am writing to publicly express my appreciation for the altruism demonstrated by Mick, the owner of Celtic Construction & Utility Services (CCUS), a local Tully business. I randomly approached Mick regarding a persistent driveway issue at the Tully Nursing Home. Without hesitation, he volunteered his workers, their valuable time, and the necessary materials to rectify the "crater-like" potholes in the Home's driveway and ensure the continued safety and comfort of residents, staff, and visitors to the Home.

His willingness to help exemplifies the spirit of community involvement.

I am immensely grateful to CCUS for the generosity and support displayed. Their work certainly had an instant impact, and I hope it will serve as a temporary solution until the Cassowary Coast Regional Council addresses the matter…

I extend my deepest gratitude to CCUS and hope their noble example inspires others to lend a helping hand when needed in the community. The CCUS commitment to our local community is truly commendable.

Thanks again, Mick and Co.

Tina Feluga

Innisfail CBD Revitalisation Project

I refer to the Cassowary Coast Regional Council advertisement on the front page of the Wet Tropic Times, dated June 1, 2023, asking residents to Have their Say regarding the Innisfail CBD Revitalisation Project.

I acknowledge details of this project are available to Council residents and ratepayers, but how many will avail themselves to access the Cassowary Coast Regional Council website.

I have viewed the proposed plan and as it is of such significance, the Cassowary Coast Regional Council should take out a full-page advertisement in the Wet Tropic Times, so locals may view the proposal in print. This advertisement should show the aerial view of the CBD site and outline the 47 proposals being considered.

This would reach a far wider audience than just direction to a website.

John Fossey East Innisfail

Pea and Mint Risotto

Serves: 2

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 60 minutes

2 serves per portion

Ingredients

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

1 brown shallot onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, finely sliced

1 cup risotto or arborio rice

1 L chicken stock, hot

1 cup frozen peas

¼ cup mint leaves, chopped cracked black pepper

2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Method

HEAT oil in large pan then add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and heat through.

ADD rice and stir until each grain is coated in the oily onion mixture.

SLOWLY add the stock, about 100ml at a time, stirring until absorbed by rice before adding more. Repeat until you have added in all of the stock.

ADD peas and heat through until tender then add mint leaves and stir.

SERVE with cracked black pepper and parmesan cheese on top.

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team

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/.

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May 2023 General Meeting

Update

At last week’s General Meeting held on Tuesday 30 May 2023, Council approved the following Community Activity Grant (CAG) applications:

• Australian Italian Festival received an increase to the original grant funding approval of $2,000 in-kind to $7,000 inkind support, for the Australian Italian Festival held on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 June 2023; and

• Herbert River Pastoral and Agricultural Association Inc was approved for $10,000 (excl. GST) plus $7,000 in-kind support for the Annual Ingham Show being held on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 July 2023.

Council also noted the following applications which were pre-approved by the panel to support local organisations and individuals in areas of achievement, community activities, community organisation support and festivals and events:

• Trebonne State School Parents and Citizens Association was approved for $500 (excl. GST) for the Small Schools Under 8’s Day held on Wednesday 31 May 2023;

• Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA) was approved for $1,720 (excl. GST) to assist with the 2023 QCWA Northern Regional Conference being held on Thursday 6 July to Sunday 9 July 2023;

• Ingham State High School Parents and Citizens Association Inc was approved for $750 (excl. GST) for Creative Generation 2023 being held on Sunday 9 July to Sunday 16 July 2023;

• Macknade Community Sporting Club Inc was approved for $650 (excl. GST) for the Macknade Tropical Mixed Fours Carnival being held on Saturday 15 July to Sunday 16 July 2023; and

• Ingham Bowls Club Inc. was approved for $650 (excl. GST) for the Ingham Bowls Club Invitational Fours being held on Thursday 29 July to Friday 30 July 2023.

Other updates from the General Meeting include:

• Awarding of Tender HSC 22/18 - Waterfall Creek Bridge Replacement (Design and Construct), El Alamein Road Abergowrie in the sum of $595,798 to Keita Services Pty Ltd; and

• Awarding of Tender HSC 23/04 to deliver the supply, install and service of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), a system of software and hardware elements used to monitor, gather and process real time data Shire wide in water and sewerage operations in the sum of $1,474,086.

To read the full agenda and minutes, please visit Council’s Website, Meeting and Minutes page.

Yanks Jetty Update

The dislodged walkway connecting the pontoon to the Jetty will be retrieved and transferred to the mainland for repairs, prior to its reinstatement.

It is anticipated that the walkway will be retrieved in early June 2023, weather permitting.

It is expected that the repairs are minor, and inspections of the immediate area will be carried out to verify whether the coral has been damaged. The pontoon is open to the public, however Council advises all users to exercise caution around the Jetty. Council would like to thank the community for their cooperation and patience whilst these repairs are being undertaken.

WORKS NOTICE

JL Kelly Theatre Events and Marketing Survey

How do you find out what is going on at the JL Kelly Theatre? Council wants to understand how our community, and patrons of the JL Kelly Theatre are finding out about what is on at the Theatre and invite the community to participate in the Theatre's Events and Marketing Survey by visiting bit.ly/45oPs3k.

Your participation will assist Council to continue to grow patronage by targeting marketing and ensuring the theatre continues to be a welcoming and vibrant community asset.

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is Hitting the JL Kelly Theatre with a Bumper Line Up of Festival Favourites

Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is on the road again for a huge 25th year, home delivering some of the finest and funniest comedians to every corner of the nation.

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow kicked off in April with the ultimate comedy road trip! With over 70 stops on its journey, neighbourhoods across Australia can expect to see familiar favourites from this year’s festival line up, alongside the most talked-

Council wishes to advise that resealing works commenced on Wallaman Falls Road Wallaman Falls on Monday 29 May 2023, with completion anticipated by Friday 9 June 2023, weather permitting.

Works may occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Saturday, with traffic control in place, as required. 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.

Big Day Out

about breakthrough stars of the moment all jam-packed into one show stopping night of laughs.

Stopping at the JL Kelly Theatre on Friday 9 June 2023, the show will be hosted by Mike Goldstein and confirmed stars include Alex Ward, Chris Ryan and Harry Jun with the final comedian yet to be finalised.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the Hinchinbrook Shire to be part of and we need everyone to show their support ensuring we can continue to bring this type of entertainment to the JL Kelly Theatre.

Strap yourself in Ingham and join us for a night designed to satisfy all your comedy cravings:

Date: Friday 9 June 2023

Time: 8.00pm

Where: JL Kelly Theatre

76 Townsville Road

Ingham

RSVP: Essential

For a one way ticket to laughter, those looking for their next comedy fix can book now at www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.

This is a show that no one will want to miss out on.

For more information about the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, please visit www.comedyfestival.com.au/2023.

2023 General Meeting Update, Yanks Jetty Update, and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is Coming to Ingham

Generous Donation from LiveLife Pharmacy, Mission Beach

FOR the last two years, Mission Beach Historical Society (MBHS) members have captured and documented some of the Mission Beach histories. One of the society’s growing challenges has been to find effective ways to share and exhibit MBHS collections. Being at a significant disadvantage, MBHS relies heavily on online presence and displays without a museum or a building.

Despite such hurdles, a range of exciting and innovative projects have been undertaken, thanks to skilled members and community support.

The Mission Beach Historical Society would like to thank Jamie and Amanda Dalton, LiveLife Pharmacy in Mission Beach, for their very kind donation, which will positively impact the local community. Their generous contribution allowed MBHS to purchase some muchneeded IT equipment.

MBHS would also like to thank Matt Ruthof, One Fish Technology, South Mission Beach, for his help in selecting

Silkwood/Kurrimine Beach Red Cross members spread Mother’s Day cheer

MARIA GIRGENTI

THE Silkwood/Kurrimine Red Cross branch is exceptionally proud to have the South Johnstone State School Junior Red Cross as part of their branch, especially as it is the only Junior Red Cross still active in Australia.

Recently, Silkwood/Kurrimine Beach Red Cross and South Johnstone State School Junior Red Cross members spread some cheer when they delivered Mother’s Day cards and gifts to residents at Warrina aged care home.

Silkwood - Kurrimine Beach Red Cross branch members have maintained a close relationship with South Johnstone State School and kept the Junior Red Cross members engaged in their local community.

Since 2018, Year 3 - 6 students who became Junior Red Cross members learned skills such as sewing, craft, origami, knitting, cooking and weaving.

Junior Red Cross, formally established in Australia in 1918, is an iconic part of Red Cross history. Youth were engaged in Junior Red Cross Society Groups through their school and/or their local Red Cross branch.

By the 1930s, there were numerous Junior Red

and ordering the most suitable computer and for ongoing support.

MBHS is dedicated to collecting, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting all of Mission Beach’s history to ensure that future generations may fully see and appreciate the rich heritage of our community.

Cross Groups across Australia, and youth members were actively engaged in Red Cross activities and volunteer work.

Members recite the Pledge and strive to follow the seven Red Cross principles of Humanity (value people, not systems), Impartiality (no discrimination), Neutrality (take initiatives, not sides), Independence (respond to needs, not politics), Voluntary Service (committed with a desire for no personal gain), Unity (work together to achieve our purpose) and Universality (work has no borders).

MBHS members L. Lang, D. Holmes, V. Boll and L. Andy with Jamie and Amanda Dalton, LiveLife Pharmacy, Mission Beach@MBHS

Valerie Boll, MBHS president and Matt Ruthof, One Fish Technology @T.Tschui

Silkwood/Kurrimine Beach Red Cross branch members, Luke, Kody and Maryellen Butler, Richard and Dianne Dodson, Lara Butler and Helen Walsh at Warrina aged care home.

Silkwood/Kurrimine Beach Red Cross branch President Helen Walsh with Warrina residents Els Bromell and Betty Westbury.

New Owners for Island Coast Motors Tully

SARI RUSSO

LOCAL couple Brian and Gail Ernst hang up their hat at Island Coast Motors Tully and call it a day. After twenty-three years at the well-known Bruce Highway dealership, they have welcomed the new owners, the FNQ Motor Group PTY LTD, to Tully.

and they hope that you will welcome and support the new owners the FNQ Motor Group PTY LTD.

Cameron Semark (Managing Director), Justin Ryan (General Manager) & Robbie Morris (Financial Controller) have recently and jointly purchased Innisfail Mazda/Nissan, along with Island Coast Ford/Mitsubishi. Having recently sold Brighton Motor Group in Melbourne, the trio are all cut initially from a Queensland cloth.

Originally from Mackay, Cameron attended Secondary school at St Mary's Catholic College in Cairns. Robbie and his extended family have been Mackay locals all of their lives. Having spent 16 years in Brisbane & Melbourne, Justin is returning to Queensland. Before moving to Brisbane & Melbourne, Justin had spent most of his life in Bundaberg.

myself, are so humbled by our recent acquisition. For some time now, we've wanted to return to North Queensland, which has always been where we've called home.

"Both businesses present great opportunities for the future and have come with quality, long-term and genuine staff, who've already made us all feel

very welcome to their workplace, and township/s. We know we're new to the Cassowary Coast and its community, but assure everyone that we have a genuine interest, in entrenching ourselves (And Our Families), in your community, along with making substantial financial investments within the Business and local community."

After taking over Island Coast Holden in July 2000, Brain and Gail purchased the former Tully Motors business in 2014 and changed the name to Island Coast Ford and Island Coast Mitsubishi.

The couple have seen many changes in the motor industry over the years and faced a few challenges. The most notable was when in 2020, they were faced with the demise of their flagship brand Holden on top of battling the pressures on businesses that COVID was causing.

Tough decisions had to be made, so the Ford and Mitsubishi business was moved to the empty Holden premisesand it was business as usual!

"We couldn't have done it without our amazing staff, past and present," said Brian and Gail. Over the years, many staff have come and gone, but some have remained and become like family to the couple.

Many young men in the Cassowary Coast community have been fortunate in their career paths by being offered apprenticeships from Gail and Brian, who have steered them in the right direction.

As a community-minded couple, they have always supported the community by sponsoring sporting clubs and donating to local fundraisers. It was their way of saying thanks to the people of Tully for their support.

They want to thank the Tully community for Welcoming them in 2000 and supporting a local family business,

All three gents are family men with young children and have spent most of their lives running dealerships and working in the Motor Industry across Brisbane, Melbourne & Auckland.

Cameron relocated his family back to Cairns last year and said he was looking to relocate to the Cassowary Coast area later in the year to be closer to the dealerships.

He formed FNQ Motor Group Pty Ltd throughout 2022. The group settled Innisfail Nissan & Mazda in May and Island Coast Ford & Mitsubishi in June.

The two sites became "FNQ MOTOR GROUP" late last week.

They plan to expand the two sites extensively and are currently engaged in a redevelopment of the properties next to the Tully showroom, where they are developing a largely used car operative in the township. Cameron commented, "Both Robbie And Justin, along with

Spiritual food with Jess

THE Fear of God

As we met in Prayer last Friday, the Lord put 'The Fear of God' in my heart. I thought for a moment, spoke to my prayer partners, and said there is no fear of God anymore.

The second thing that impressed upon me was the need to walk in the Spirit. We need to be more in tune with what God is saying. I feel we should be walking in the Spirit and living it out just as much as we live here physically. The Spiritual realm shouldn't be foreign but second nature; God intended it to be as real to us as the physical world.

I have a message from God in my

heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: Psalm 36: 1-4 NIV 'There is no fear of God before their eyes. In their own eyes, they flatter themselves too much to detect or hate their sin. The words in their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good. Even on their beds, they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course and do not reject what is wrong.

It is peculiar that some fear the evil one, Satan and are terrified of the demonic. Yet they don't fear the one true God, the One who has all power and authority over Satan. The God who will throw Satan into the pit of hell on the last

day. Many prostitute themselves to the demonic and allow circumstances and other things to reside within our families and communities contrary to God's Word.

We need to stand confidently on the foundation of God and His Word and not conform to the patterns of this world.

As Christians, we should not prostitute ourselves (give ourselves over) to spirits, demonic in nature, which set themselves up as "gods" in this world. When we give in to these things, they demand our worship and take our will captive. There is much bondage and addiction in our community because of this.

There are many examples in our community where we have accepted

ungodly values and are now beginning to pay the price. When these values are presented, we need to talk to the Holy Spirit and ask Him how to respond to the situations before us. Our response should be spiritual/Godly; our walk in everyday life needs to have more of a Godly influence, led by the Spirit of God.

Deuteronomy 32: 17-18 NIV

'They sacrificed to false gods, which are not God— gods they had not known, gods that recently appeared, gods your ancestors did not fear. You deserted the Rock, who fathered you; you forgot the God who gave you birth'.

We will answer to God on the day of judgement. Will you walk in the Spirit and the reverent fear of God?

Brian and Gail Ernst handing over the ownership to Cameron Semark.

Justin Ryan - Red Car

Robbie Morris - White Car

Cameron Semark - Blue Car

Digital campaign highlights job opportunities in the sugar manufacturing sector

AUSTRALIAN SUGAR MILLING COUNCIL

TWO employees from Tully Sugar have been featured in a new digital campaign launched by the Australian Sugar Milling Council (ASMC) to highlight the training and apprenticeship opportunities available throughout regional Queensland and the sugar industry’s significant economic and social contributions to the state.

The campaign, which coincides with the start of the annual sugarcane crushing season in Queensland, consists of video profiles of eight apprentices from Queensland sugar mills, including Tully Sugar, Wilmar Sugar’s Victoria Mill (Ingham) and Pioneer Mill (Brandon), Mackay Sugar, and Isis Central Sugar (Bundaberg Region).

Fitter and turner Alex Miskin is a thirdgeneration employee at Tully Sugar, who completed his apprenticeship in December 2022.

“My grandfather was one of the head draftsmen and my father is a carpenter and concreter here. I wanted to follow behind them and work in the sugar mill, and being able to do my apprenticeship at Tully Sugar gave me good grounds

for higher learning,” he said.

“I enjoyed my apprenticeship at Tully Sugar because there’s a lot of varieties of machinery and equipment that you can work on, the people you get to meet and work with helping you out through the workplace, getting the knowledge and understanding you need.

“Being able to do my apprenticeship at Tully Sugar’s has given me good grounds, given me higher learning, there’s multiple opportunities to learn in which trade you want to follow, I would definitely recommend being an apprentice at Tully Sugar.”

Ben Willis has also followed in his father and grandfather’s footsteps to work at Tully Sugar. He is currently in the second year of his electrical apprenticeship and said the mill provides him with the opportunity to learn a wide variety of skills that he may not receive elsewhere.

“Here we’re open to so many things we can work on,” he said.

“Being an electrician we have the opportunity to do welding, fitting, all sorts of stuff.

“I want to see out my apprenticeship here at Tully Sugar and keep going

here.”

ASMC Chief Executive Officer Rachele Sheard said the sugar industry is the lifeblood of many regional communities along the Queensland coastline, supporting over 19,000 jobs and injecting close to $3.8 billion directly and indirectly into the state economy.

“The sugar manufacturing sector is part of the economic fabric of regional Queensland communities and offers attractive and skilled career pathways,” Ms Sheard said.

“This campaign puts a face to our apprentices and highlights the important role the factories play in providing training and career opportunities, financial security and a great lifestyle in regional Queensland.

The Sugar Milling Apprentice campaign will be promoted through social media, industry events and partnerships, and also profiles apprentices from

Ms Sheard said she hopes the campaign will help raise awareness of the important role the sugar manufacturing sector plays in Queensland’s economy and inspire more young people to pursue apprenticeships in the industry.

“Having diversified sources of

Ongoing frustration over Bruce Highway roadworks near El Arish

employment and investment has never been more important for our regional communities, who without the agriculture sector, would have been severely impacted during the pandemic.

“Not only do our sugar factories offer rewarding career pathways and financial security to regional Queenslanders and their communities locally, but we are a progressive, future-focused sector that will make a significant contribution to our state’s renewable energy agenda over the next decade.”

Minister for Skills and Training, Brendan O’Connor, endorsed the Sugar Milling Apprenticeship campaign, highlighting the importance of securing the next generation of skilled workers.

“The sugar industry is so important for Australia, and we need the next generation of skilled workers to support it into the future,” he said.

“An apprenticeship in the sugar sector can lead to a rewarding, secure and well-paid job in a vital Australian industry.”

Visit www.asmc.com.au to view the campaign and for more information about careers in the sugar manufacturing sector.

complaints as well.

"I am very frustrated and so are a lot of my constituents about the road works that are being repeated," deputy mayor Barnes said.

ON

BEHALF OF SHANE KNUTH KATTER PARTY MP FOR HILL

ROAD users have been left angry with the constant road works on the Bruce Highway.

Member for Hill Shane Knuth said if there was a stretch of road and roadworks users were fed up with it was the El Arish range section of the Bruce Highway.

"We have not seen as much frustration from the community than with this section of road and people are over it," Mr Knuth said.

''There have been two painful sections of road works, along the Smiths Gap/ El Arish Range which has be drawn out over a number of years which include Smiths Gap, and the pavement rehabilitation works further southwards.

""There are numerous complaints about stop and go lights with no workers on site, reports of a number of

Tully Sugar Crushing Statistics

For week 1 ended 02/06/23

serious accidents in this area and the costing, to get this one section right, has blown out.

"Drivers continually being held up at the number of stop and go lights causing people to be late for work and appointments."

He said he had continuously raised this section of road works with Transport and Main Roads and expressed his and the community's frustration.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council deputy mayor Barry Barnes said council had receive a lot of

''They were only done a very short time ago and it is a safety issue. We have had incident after incident here and now the cane season has commenced.

"Farmers are being affected by not being able to cross the road.

"Where is the quality assurance? We have spent millions on doing the road previously and now they are digging it up once again.

"If our ratepayers saw us doing that, I think there would be hell to pay."

'Threads'- Art from The Head, Heart And Hands

DR BIANKA VIDONJA BALANZATEGUI

A small but appreciative crowd attended the opening of the latest exhibition at the Tyto Regional Art Gallery: 'Threads' on Friday, June 2. In launching the exhibition, Hinchinbrook Shire Councillor Donna Marbelli brought the audience's attention to the niche display in the foyer featuring the work of emerging artist David Wilkinson who, together with his wife, moved from the UK to Townsville two and a half years ago.

Wilkinson paints scenes from places he finds, especially beautiful, atmospheric and awe-inspiring. Painting is, for him, a means of expressing a lifelong love of being in the natural environment. Most of what he paints is of Australia or Scotland, but the themes of the paintings to be seen in the niche are all painted following a tour down the coast of the Northwest Scottish Highlands in 2022.

Sally Moroney, an artist whose work is familiar to the Hinchinbrook community, explained that the exhibition in the main gallery takes its names from the fibre and textile artists that meet monthly at Mission Beach.

The group holds an annual exhibition at either Mission Beach Community Arts Centre or Tyto Regional Art Gallery,

Ingham. The exhibition collaborates with The Cassowary Coast Yarners, who focus on knitting and crochet, and the fibre and textile artists who meet as the Ingham Art Action Group. As Wilkinson points out, collaborations are essential for emerging and established artists.

The artworks displayed in 'Threads' showcase many techniques and mediums, including textile collage, basketry, eco-dyeing, printing, machine and hand embroidery, crochet and knitting, weaving, clothing embellishment and felting. Many artworks use dyes and materials derived from nature or depict nature's beautiful and intricate forms, complementing the niche display.

Some of 'Threads' works are purely decorative, but others are functional art, such as Sandy Brazier's felted journals, Laurice Collins's shawls, Meryl Harding's crochet hats, Louise Plint's

eco-dyed cushions, and the wearable art by Julie Dowd,

Impressive collaborative installations include "Tree and Leaf", where many members of the Mission Beach community contributed hundreds of leaves formed in various textile techniques, and "Blooming", a lovely artwork made from flowers created by Cassowary Coast Yarners.

Of particular note are the spectacular machine-embroidered artwork by Sandy Bielenberg, the exquisite nature-themed embroidery by Annette Anderson, and the meticulous woven art from Kerry Robertson.

A poignant artwork is "In my Mothers Garden," in which Sal Badcock has replicated in crochet the flowers she remembers from her Tasmanian childhood. Similarly sentimental is Jane Milanovic's "Survey Map," which depicts the portion of land taken up in

Abergowrie by her father-in-law, who had escaped war-torn Europe to seek a new life in Australia.

For more information regarding Threads and the Ingham Art Action Inc., contact threads@missionarts.org.au, or Ingham Art Action Inc. New members are always welcome, whether you would like to learn some new techniques or would enjoy the company of other artists!

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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"

LANSDOWN, Jeannie Margaret

Aged 47 years. Late of Cardwell

Beloved Wife of Barry.

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Marina and Paul, Julian, Nicholas and Kvitka. Cherished Nanna of Dylan, Reilly and James.

Loved Sister of Allison and Heather. Sister-in-law and Aunty of their families.

All relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Service for Jeannie commencing at 1.30p.m. Wednesday, 14 June, 2023 in the Chapel of Blacks Funerals Crematorium, 18 Scullen Avenue, Innisfail.

The Service will be Live Streamed via our website www.blacksfunerals.com.au

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,

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

Bowls News

Tully Bowls

THURSDAY, June 1:

Once again, Tully Bowls Club was host to the Army v RSL Anzac Shield Bowls Day. What a great enjoyable day! Tully Bowlers joined with the RSL Members to fight out for the Shield.

After a delicious afternoon tea, a presentation of the Anzac Shield, which Tully/RSL won, was made by club President Joan Mercer; thanks to the Army and RSL members for having this wonderfully fun day Annual event.

See the photo of the presentation.

Sunday, June 4: 16 Bowlers enjoyed 2 Games of 10 ends.

Team 1 Gavin Buick/Rod Tennant/Val Bradley (6) v Team 2 Rod Bradley/Jason Harrop/Rita Hudson (10)

Team 3 Lino Ceccato/Joey Le’Bretton (14) v Team 4 Pauline Edwards/Toni Buick (12)

Team 5Peter Smith/Avis Ray/Pam Staier (11) v Team 6 Joanne Townsend/ Lou Brunello/John Simpson (6)

After Smoko

Team 1 (7) v Team 5 (12). Team 2 (10)

v Team 6 (3). Team 3 (9) v Team 4 (7).

Saturday, June 3:

Tully Bowls Club celebrated their 75 Jubilee. Memorabilia will be on display for a week or two, so if you are interested, come down and look. Beautiful memories!

See photos and write-up in Cassowary Coast Times. The Tully Bowls Club thanks all Members who worked so hard to prepare for this particular day, especially our President Joan Mercer.

Ingham Bowls

PRIZE winning team of the barefoot bowls played on June 1 was: Fluer, Danny Chappell & Jim Dickerson loosing to Mark Girgenti, Robert Sutherland 7 John Lone 12-19

Chris Johnson, Malynda Cole & Alf Di Bella def Pam Johnson, Dianne Tomba & Bob Bell 12-10

Angie Foti, Donna Gosney & Stan Cotton def Jan Johnson, Mark Martin & John Piotto 17-11

Prize winning pairs team played on June 2 was J Eddleston & I Muldowney

26 defeating T Mawson & G Burnes 11

G Brierley & T George lost to K Lawlor

& T Koop 15-17

B Bell, R Peterson & R Cantatore def

S Scott, P Ryan & J Hamlyn 15-10

Prize winning team of the mixed social bowls played on June 4 was J Eddleston, R Cantatore & R Peterson defeating A Foti, D Horsley & J Hamlyn 34-10 (23 points to 6)

J Holmes, J Craven & K Walker def B Eddleston, A Di Bella & E Piotto 31-21 (21 points to 9)

P Reyland, J Crossman & T Koop def K Lawlor, P Ryan & J Piotto 21-12 (18 points to 10)

Happening at our club this week: Call 47762117 or 0489240397 to nominate for any of the following games.

Barefoot Bowls played every Thursday between 6 pm-8 pm

Names into the club by 5:30 pm

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

Names on the board by 1:45 pm

K Walker on duty for June 9.

Mixed social bowls played every Sunday at 1:30 pm

Names on the board by 12:30 pm

On roster for June 11:

Bar: C Johnson

Social Selector: T Koop

Wishing all lady bowlers playing Red Pennant in the Herbert River area good bowling, good sportsmanship and have fun.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

INNISFAIL Ladies helped celebrate the 95th birthday of Joan Andersen, their champion bowler for 23 years.

Despite a forecast of showers last Wednesday, Innisfail Ladies enjoyed a beautiful afternoon of bowls.

In the Championship Pairs final, Lyn Stevenson and Daphne Kirkman defeated Ann Rule and Joan Atkinson 22 - 13.

It was a close game until the last two ends and all bowlers played great bowls.

The two social games were extremely close.

Sue Morrison, Dell Steve and Jan Dunn played out a 16 all draw against Louise Hoskins, Diana O’Brien and Carol Cash.

On the last end, Eileen Hamann, Helen Paterson and Vera Rowe went down to Bev Anderson, Jan Edgerton and Dian Catelan 18 - 19.

Innisfail Ladies travelled away and played their next pennants games against West Cairns on June 5 and then travel away to face Edmonton on June 26.

Tully bowlers, Army and RSL members at Anzac Shield Day 2023

Captain Brooke Wright, President Joan Mercer and RSL President Al Coenik.

Innisfail and Tully ladies pennants teams battled it out at Innisfail Bowls Club on May 26.

On May 26, Innisfail defeated Tully by three at Innisfail, in round three of TFNQDLBA Division 2 pennants.

Shane Muriata

NOW that the Origin dust has settled after Game One of the 2023 series and we Queenslanders have stopped celebrating, we can cast our maroon eye on Game Two at Suncorp Stadium. This is where we can finish this show

and shut the series down.

All the talk since the Adelaide opener has been around NSW after losing their halfback Nathan Cleary during the weekend's game and who they will select to replace him.

Honestly, and from the bottom of my heart, I don't care if they picked Bugs Bunny. But I love these sports like soap operas they are creating, so let me have a crack.

The apparent half combo plug-in is the Shires Nicho Hynes and most likely Cody Walker from the Rabbits. Still, my sneaky suspicion is that they will retain Luai, and everyone in the sunshine state will be happier if he is there so we can beat his sorry ass.

Luai can't play on the back foot and lacks the finishing power they needed when they were in front in Origin One, so he should be the first to go.

I am sorry to say this to all my Roosters fans, but James Tedesco is not up to Origin anymore. He's slow, gets in the way and hogs the ball too much.

Blues Coach Brad Fittler will stick with him in the number one jersey and keep him as captain, and if they go down, Fittler, along with Teddy, will go down with the ship faster than Jack Dawson on the Titanic.

Our biggest threat is Latrell Mitchell,

and if he's playing, those Blues could have a chance with him in the team. I heard from the late mail that the injury that kept him out could be the same one that cuts him again from the line-up.

Whichever way Freddy goes, there's no denying that his men are facing the biggest State Of Origin game in NSWs history.

On the flip side, our Maroons can't afford to turn up to Suncorp and expect to win. We have to go there and take what's ours.

Legendary coach Billy Slater knows all too well the special powers that Lang Park holds for any visiting Blues team, and we will need all the magic to finish this Fairy-tale story.

I must admit that when we left Gagai and Ponga out, I wasn't sure we did the right thing, but Hammer and pretty boy Reece Lightning Walsh proved me wrong.

They played in the true spirit of Origin, never giving up and cherishing that moment on their watch in that famous maroon jersey.

NSW will come back better, and we should be wary of this. Suncorp will have 50,000 screaming, over-the-top fans ready for this game, but I think Slater's men will finish the job in a close one.

If anyone has spare tickets, accommodation and a ride down, please let me tag along because I can guarantee this will be the biggest State Of Origin game in the history of our code. Bring it on, son; it's on like Donkey Kong!!!!

competition.

Golf News

Innisfail Golf Club

THE stage was set with Peters, Caine Cockle, Scott Nuttall, Garry Lobenwein, James Ferguson, Jake Cockle, Barry Scott, Paul Tattam, Jack Johnston, Vaughan Smith and Mick Wilkinson, Monthly Medal of Medals winners from June 2022 to May 2023 scheduled to battle it out in the Medal of Medals last weekend.

Last week, thanks to efforts of the grounds crew, the course is in mint condition.

After working on the course

for the last six weeks helping the grounds crew, Billy has returned to work at the farm.

Members, the timesheet is now open for Day 1 and 2 of the Club Championships, which start this weekend.

Like last year, there will be daily Gross and Nett prizes, plus overall champions for each grade/division. The cost is $40 payable on the first day.

IGC Rules & Etiquette

Last week’s Quiz

In the Monthly Medal, Trent concedes Luke’s short putt and knocks his ball away. Luke takes his ball and plays from the next tee.

What is the ruling?

A. Luke is disqualified.

B. Luke receives a two-stroke penalty.

C. Both Trent and Luke receive two stroke penalties

Answer: A. If the player fails to hole out at any hole, they must correct that mistake before making a stroke to begin another hole. If the mistake is not corrected in that time, the player is disqualified. Rule3.3c.

This week’s Quiz

During the 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 two penalty strokes, and the ball marker must be replaced on its original spot.

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

Norm Stewart stunned the field with a four-shot victory, in Wednesday’s All Sporters 9-hole competition, but the handicapper is looming.

Results

1st: Norm Stewart 26pts

2nd: Joshua Jones 22pts c/b

3rd: Colin Bidgood 22pts c/b

NTP - Rod Ingram

Innisfail club captain, Luke Peters showed a bit of form with a good win over the old boys in Friday’s Sporters 9-hole

Results

1st: Luke Peters 19pts

2nd: Rob Mills 16pts c/b

3rd: Jim Ferguson 16pts c/b NTP - Jake Cockle

In Saturday’s Stableford, the morning groups got off to a great start with Jack Johnston holding his own and the clubhouse lead on 38 points, closely followed by Colin Bidgood, Ian Saunderson and Marc Di Carlo on 37 points.

The afternoon groups played well but found it hard to get the points. Chris Calleja played to his handicap to finish eighth, until Debra Smith grabbed the lead with a two-putt par on 18.

Results

1st: Debra Smith 39pts

2nd: Jack Johnston 38pts

3rd: Colin Bidgood 37pts c/b

NTPs

1/10 - John Slater 4/13Caine Cockle Jnr 7/16 - John McCarthy

2/11 - James Scullen 5/14Marc Di Carlo 8/17 - E Nest

3/12 - Chris Calleja 6/15 - Chris Calleja 9/18 - Debra Smith

Upcoming Events

Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm

Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pmonline bookings

Qld Coach and Innisfail legend Billy Slater ready to take his men to glory.

Reece Walsh was outstanding on debut.

Norm Stewart won Wednesday’s All Sporters competition.

Joshua Jones finished second in Wednesday’s All Sporters competition.

Luke Peters won Friday’s Sporters competition.

Debra Smith won the Saturday Stableford.

and NOW Then QRL History

Committee

WELL, last week was undoubtedly a good one for Qld supporters, with wins in both state-of-origin matches!

The Wet Tropics Times readership catchment area, if we count as Babinda, Innisfail, Tully and Herbert River, was represented in both games with Qld origin coach Billy Slater originally from Innisfail and Tully’s Tom Flegler and Romy Teitzel playing. There is also a further connection with Qld prop Lindsay Collins. His Grandfather is Lionel Williamson, who played for Qld and Australia from Innisfail in the 1960s. His great

uncle Henry Williamson also played for Qld in 1971 from Townsville.

Before the 1980s, history tells us many players made it all the way to the Qld and Australian selections from Babinda, Innisfail, Tully and Herbert River local competitions. Since 1982 the list of origin players from these towns is also impressive, and Tom Flegler and Romy Teitzel have added to this in the last week!

moved to one of the Wet Tropic Times towns after playing for Qld or Australia, and many fall into this category. This is a topic for a future column. Still, this list includes Qld and Australian players Bob Banks who played in Tully in 1963 and Qld 1959 Captain Don Meehan, who had a long career in Herbert River after playing for Qld.

Then, of course, there are more who made Qld and Australian sides after playing in one of these towns, like Babinda’ s George Ambrum, who made the 1972 Australian side while playing for North Sydney and Innisfail Ian Boustead, who made the 1976 Qld side from Wynnum Manly. Not to mention Innisfail’s Trevor McDonald, who played for Qld and Australia from Toowoomba in 1959.

This list of Qld players doesn’t include those who

In modern times it is all based around the NRL and NRLW, and Ty Williams, Billy Slater, Tom Flegler and Romy Teitzel continue to keep the local area in the spotlight as a great rugby league community.

Tully and Innisfail, junior rugby league teams, continued their winning form

MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST Saturday, Tully Tigers hosted Edmonton in Round 7 of FNQ junior rugby league fixtures, with Under 6 - 15 teams in action at Tully Showgrounds.

Tully’s Under 14 team annihilated last year’s defending premiers Edmonton Storm with a comprehensive 62 - 12 victory, and the Under 15 team finished with a 12 - 12 draw in their clash with Edmonton.

Tully’s Under 14 try scorers: Alex Greenwood 4, Denan Anderson 3, Lance Ivey 2, Benjamin Muriata and Fynn Hawkins. Goals: Riley Berge 7, Case Durighello 1.

Tully’s Under 15 try scorers: Miki Toquero 2. Goals: Mitchell Davis 2.

At Jones Park, Cairns, Innisfail’s Under 13 team registered a convincing 28 - 20 victory over Ivanhoe Knights, whilst the Under 14 team finished with a 42 - 18 win against Southern Suburbs.

Innisfail’s Under 13 try scorers included: Benjamin De Paauw, Brock St John, Zaeden Kitching-Ely and Bodhi Spry. Goals: Cohen Daniel 4.

Innisfail’s Under 14 try scorers

included: Leslie Bawden, Reece Harris, Zyon Toms, Ryley Hagley Williams and Leo Mauloni 3 Goals: Ashton Stepanoff 5.

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

FNQ Rugby League junior results: Round 7 - June 2 - 3

Under 13

Innisfail 28 def Ivanhoe Knights 20 Edmonton 38 def Tully 20

Mossman 34 def Mareeba 6

Cairns Brothers 28 Cairns Kangaroos Blue 6

Cairns Kangaroos Gold 28 def Redlynch 18

Bye: Yarrabah

Under 14

Tully 62 def Edmonton 12

Innisfail 42 def Southern Suburbs 18

Cairns Brothers 32 def Mareeba 8

Cairns Kangaroos 54 def Redlynch 6

Bye: Ivanhoe Knights

Under 15

Innisfail 20 def Ivanhoe Knights 18

Tully 12 drew with Edmonton 12

Southern Suburbs 34 def Mareeba 12

Cairns Kangaroos Gold 16 def Cairns

Kangaroos Blue 14

Bye: Cairns Brothers Under 15 Girls

Innisfail 52 def Atherton 8

Bye: Edmonton

Under 16

Innisfail 16 def Ivanhoe Knights 10 Mareeba 42 def Edmonton 6

Cairns Kangaroos 12 drew with Redlynch 12

Bye: Cairns Brothers

The Tully Tigers Under 14 team who had a huge win over Edmonton.

Graeme “Scotty Macrae

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SPORT

Hundreds of junior soccer stars on show first Mini Carnival

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

HUNDREDS of junior teams converged on Castor Park, Mourilyan, on June 3 for the first Mini carnival, which featured Malanda and Atherton teams in wet and muddy conditions.

A handful of more senior Mission Beach players teamed up with Boogan Stars and Innisfail Tigers players for a match against Malanda Under 12/13.

Boogan Stars, Innisfail Tigers, Mission Beach Barracudas and Tully Flames Clubs field teams from Under 6/7 to Under 10/11.

Under 6-7, teams have four players per side, no goalkeeper, with games

played over two 20-minute halves and are about learning rules and skills in a game situation with an on-field coach.

Under 8-9, teams have seven players per side, including a goalkeeper, and games consist of two 20-minute halves with a five-minute halftime break.

Under 10-11, teams have nine players per side, including a goalkeeper, with games played over two 25-minute halves.

Mini carnivals provide an excellent opportunity for junior players to gain valuable game experience, so clubs encourage all teams to participate.

The next Mini Carnival is on Saturday, June 24, where Cassowary Coast teams

travel away to Mareeba and then to Atherton on Saturday, July 22.

Innisfail United junior and senior teams also suited up at Castor Park with games against Malanda, Edge Hill and Stratford in a massive day of soccer action.

Innisfail United Football Club junior and senior results

Friday, June 2 - Castor Park, Mourilyan Innisfail United Division 1 vs Edge Hill

Full time: 4 - 6 loss to Innisfail

Innisfail United Division 2 vs Edge Hill

Full time: 1 - 1 draw

Saturday, June 3 - Castor Park Innisfail United Under 13 vs Edge Hill

Full time: 1 - 2 loss to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 13 Division 1 vs Redlynch

Full time: 1 - 2 loss to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 14 vs Edge Hill

Full time: 7 - 2 win to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 16 vs Edge Hill

Full time: 7 - 3 win to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 18 vs Edge Hill

Full time: 5 - 0 win to Innisfail

Innisfail United Ladies vs Stratford

Full time: 3 - 3 draw

Innisfail United Under 23 vs Edge Hill

Full time: 2 - 4 loss to Innisfail

Innisfail United Premier Men’s vs Edge Hill

Full time: 4 - 0 win to Innisfail

Sunday, June 4

Innisfail United Division 1 vs Souths Gordonvale

Full time: 5 - 4 win to Innisfail

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

Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Arnis De Mano

Instructions by:

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.

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

Suitable for all ages and levels

Innisfail Tigers Under 8/9 B teams in action. Tully and Malanda Under 10/11A teams.

Innisfail Tigers Under 6/7B players.

Boogan Under 8/9A players in action against Malanda.

Innisfail United and Malanda Under 12 teams.

Mission Beach and Malanda Under 6/7D teams.

Innisfail local a Bayer Rural Angler of the Year finalist

PETER SOMERVILLE CURRIE COMMUNICATIONS

A fishing team from Lindsay Rural North Queensland has been awarded the first spot in the final round of Bayer’s prestigious national fishing competition.

A TEAM of anglers from Lindsay Rural North Queensland has been awarded an early place in the final round of a national fishing competition supporting rural mental health.

David McDowell heads up Lindsay Rural’s team competing in the 2023 Bayer Big Fish Challenge.

The Bayer Big Fish Challenge is a friendly fishing competition that supports rural mental wellbeing through a partnership with The Fly Program.

Bayer Crop Science donates $1 per centimetre of the largest fish per species per team to The Fly Program, funding additional places for rural Australians on mental health retreats.

Ordinarily, the top performing finalists at the end of the year are invited to attend a final round of competition for the chance to be crowned Bayer Rural Angler of the Year.

However, Bayer Crop Science national key account manager, Ben Thompson, said a change to the competition rules this year allow Lindsay Rural North Queensland to claim a ticket, being the

top performing team on April 30.

“David’s team had raised $1417 by April 30 this year, just four months into the competition,” Mr Thompson said.

“The impressive total is not only good news for David, who will now travel interstate to compete for the title of Bayer Rural Angler of the Year, but it’s also good news for rural Australians more broadly.

“Bayer’s retreats, which are funded through the competition, address the serious consequences of the mental health challenge which faces rural Australians.

“We know people living in regional rural Australia face more barriers to accessing healthcare than those in major cities, making it harder for them to maintain good mental health.

“Bayer is a leader in health and agriculture. This program is just one of the ways in which we are helping improve the physical and mental health of rural Australians.”

Mr McDowell himself can attest to the importance of the program, having previously attended one of Bayer’s retreats.

“It was a soul-healing experience,” Mr McDowell said.

“It was great to spend some time with other like-minded people, who also

worked in the ag industry, and to realise there’s a lot of other people in similar situations to you.

“You get time to reflect and share your struggles in a supportive environment.

“I think a lot of farmers are struggling at the moment with high input costs and various other challenges, so I’m pleased to have been able to raise so much money for the competition and afford others from our community the same opportunity to attend these retreats.

“I’m really excited to get this early chance to compete to become 2023

Bayer Rural Angler of the Year.”

The competition will be held early next year.

“It’s a very different experience to what we have here, but I learnt a lot on the retreat and I’m looking forward to putting it all into practice again next year.”

Competition organisers remind local anglers that it's not too late to a participate in the 2023 Bayer Big Fish Challenge. If you’d like to enter a team, drop a line to info@bayerbigfish.com.

Tully’s Romy Teitzel impressed for Queensland in her State of Origin debut

MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST Thursday, former Tully rugby league product Romy Teitzel had an impressive debut for Queensland in the opening Women’s State of Origin against New South Wales played at Parramatta’s CommBank Stadium, Sydney.

Queensland held off a late surge by New South Wales to claim victory by 18 - 10 in front of a record crowd of 12,972 who witnessed an outstanding display of rugby league.

Another Tully product Thomas Flegler, aged 23, featured in the winning Queensland Men’s State of Origin who defeated New South Wales by 26 - 18 in the series opener at Adelaide Oval.

Despite a controversial sin-binning of the Maroons prop for a high tackle on Tom Trbojevic, Flegler has escaped suspension.

For the past two years, Teitzel, aged 24, has been part of the Queensland squad and made an impact after coming off the bench.

Teitzel’s strong form for Mackay Cutters in the BMD Premiership earned her a call-up in this Queensland Maroons squad and then named in the opening team.

After coming off the bench, Teitzel made an immediate impact and came so close to scoring on debut.

Teitzel admitted to feeling nervous and stated it was the fastest and most physical game she had ever played.

The second and final game will be played at Townsville’s Queensland Country Bank Stadium on June 22, where New South Wales needs to win by at least nine points to defend their title.

Teitzel started playing rugby league at 15 as a Tully Tigers junior.

In the inaugural year of the North Queensland Marlins, Teitzel played in the Under 16 team, then after completing her schooling, she moved to Townsville, where she signed with the Western Lions at 19.

Teitzel went on to represent Queensland Women at the National Championships and then picked up NRLW contracts, having played for the Brisbane Broncos and Newcastle Knights. She was part of the NRLW Newcastle team, who won their maiden premiership in 2022.

In 2021, Teitzel was first named as 18th player in the extended Women’s State of Original Queensland squad, so this year’s debut was highly anticipated.

Last year, Teitzel was the inaugural team captain of the Newcastle Knights NRL Women’s team. She made her NRLW debut for the Brisbane Broncos in 2020 before signing with the Knights and moving to Newcastle in late 2021, but this year returns to play for the Brisbane Broncos.

Teitzel’s father, Craig, played first-grade rugby league for the Western Suburbs Magpies, Illawarra Steelers, Warrington Wolves and North Queensland Cowboys.

Innisfail’s Bianca Ambrum caught up with Romy Teitzel and her father Craig after the opening Women’s State of Origin game in Sydney on June 1.

Brisbane Broncos prop Thomas Flegler, was part of the Queensland Men’s team who defeated New South Wales in the first State of Origin game on May 31.

Innisfail-based fisherman, David McDowell, will compete to become the Bayer Rural Angler of the Year.

UNFORTUNATELY, last weekend sea conditions were not suitable for offshore boating. There was a brief opportunity on Saturday morning; however, conditions dropped away quite quickly with both wind and rain.

I have heard no reports of any offshore captures at all.

We put the boat in for Three hours fishing around the bottom of the tide in the Hull on Saturday afternoon and managed 3 Mangrove Jacks and a Trevally.

The fishing was tough, with the few Jacks we raised often short-striking the lures, leading to brief hookups and then the hooks pulling out. Conditions were far from favourable with continual light rain. This is the pattern as we head into winter; we will get some hot bites; however, we need a few days of warm, calm conditions for that to happen.

The conditions were more suited to fishing for Grunter; however, I have heard no reports. I suspect most anglers stayed at home and racked up some browny points.

Some nice Flatheads have been caught around the river mouths over the last week. Small diving lures or soft plastics hopped over the flats will usually get results. Look for small channels or edges leading off sand bars for best results.

The mud crabs have been around in numbers; however, you must sort through all the undersized

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crabs to manage a couple of keepers. The population of mud crabs in the coastal rivers is excellent; however, legal bucks are a different story.

The quality of the fishing in the freshwater reaches of the coastal creeks dropped away over the weekend. The recent rain has dropped the water temperatures, making the fish reluctant to bite. Some notable captures have been taken by anglers fishing with live bait or soft plastics, mainly Barra. A few warm sunny days and the Barra, Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch will return on the bite.

Looking forward to this coming weekend; the weather forecasts are varied. Some sites forecast 10 knots, while others predict 15 to 20 knots. We can hope for some reasonable boating conditions to allow us to at least travel to the islands. The new Spanish Mackerel limit of 1 per person and a maximum of 2 per boat comes into regulation on July 1. The limitations on the other species of Mackerels remain unchanged.

This weekend, the early morning run-out tide will suit those wishing to target Grunter in the estuaries or the Hinchinbrook Channel. Either side of the late morning low tide would be the time to target Barra or Mangrove Jacks in the creeks. If you are land-based, either side of this low would be a great time to walk around the estuary sandbars casting lures for Flathead. There have been some big Flathead over the 60cm mark caught in the last few weeks.

The Whiting should have entered the estuaries in numbers, so the afternoon run in the tide will be ideal for targeting these excellent-eating fish. The bottom of the tide will not be low enough on most sand bars to pump yabbies, so buy some quality prawns and cut them up into small baits.

Good Fishing, Roly Newton, Tackle World Tully

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Ryan Sanga with a beautiful saratoga from a recent trip up North.

Beck Hall receiving her $50 gift voucher – Feb winner.

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Tully Tigers’ senior rugby league teams roared with three wins over Southern Suburbs

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

TULLY Rugby League Football Club had a massive weekend of footy action, starting with a full day of junior games last Saturday, followed by the senior teams on Sunday at Tully Showgrounds.

Tully Tigers’ senior teams hosted Southern Suburbs in three grades last Sunday.

The Tigers piled on the points in the A-Grade clash to breathe hope into their season campaign with a scintillating 62 - 26 win over the Cockatoos.

Daley Rata-Makene made his presence felt and scored a double in his first game back in Tigers’ colours.

Tully’s try scorers: Baptiste Fabre 2, Daley Rata-Makene 2, Ponepate Tongia, Mark Rosendale, Cohen Emmi 2, Diega Teakura, Morgan Black, Maximus Patullo and Elia Mooka. Goals: Baptiste Fabre 4 and Alexander Smith 3.

In Reserve grade, Tully continued to flex their muscles and finished with a 38 - 18 win over Suburbs.

Tully’s try scorers: Nathan Muriata 2, Jordon Ketchell 2, Rhaymus Tomarra, Lomiga Fatu, Luke Fitzgerald and Rohan Nona. Goals: Luke Fitzgerald 3. The young Tigers side proved too strong for Suburbs with a 54 - 14 in the

18s game.

Tully’s try scorers: Brayden Davies, Cooper McAllister, Jace Taylor, Jai Hawkins 2, James Muriata 2, Jaiden Mothe and Raymond Amosa. Goals: Phoenix Frazer-Cairns 7.

Results - CDRL Round 9 fixtures -

June 3 - 4

A-Grade

Tully 62 def Southern Suburbs 26

Cairns Brothers 26 def Ivanhoe Knights

14

Mareeba 38 def Mossman-Port Douglas 28

Edmonton 30 def Atherton 24 Yarrabah 37 def Kangaroos 36

Bye: Innisfail

FNQRL A-Grade ladder - Round 9: Cairns

Kangaroos 14, Mossman-Port Douglas

14, Cairns Brothers 14, Ivanhoe Knights

12, Yarrabah 12, Innisfail 10, Mareeba

10, Tully 9, Edmonton 8, Atherton 3 and Southern Suburbs 2.

Reserve-Grade

Tully 38 def Southern Suburbs 18

Ivanhoe Knights 22 def Cairns Brothers

18

Mossman-Port Douglas 54 def Mareeba

16

Atherton 26 def Edmonton 16

Kangaroos 28 def Yarrabah 20

Under 18

Tully 54 def Southern Suburbs 14

Cairns Brothers 16 def Ivanhoe Knights

12

Atherton 22 def Edmonton 4

Kangaroos 40 def Yarrabah 10

Bye: Innisfail and Mareeba

In Round 10 FNQRL fixtures, Tully Tigers have a Sunday afternoon clash with last year’s defending premiers, Cairns Brothers, at Stan Williams Park, Cairns, whilst on Saturday, Innisfail Leprechauns host Kangaroos in three grades at Callendar Park.

Daley Rata-Makene (with ball) had a dream comeback for Tully, with two tries against Southern Suburbs in the A-grade game.

Baptiste Fabre planted the ball under the posts for his first try in the A-grade game.

In the A-grade clash against Suburbs, Tully’s Cohen Emmi pounced on a kick and scored a try.

Despite desperate defence by defence, Ponepate Tongia crashed over for a try in the A-grade clash against Suburbs.

Tully’s Jace Taylor barged his way over for a try in the Under 18 game.

Nathan Muriata (with ball), a double try scorer for Tully in the Reservegrade match.