Wet Tropic Times, 2023, May 18, Newspaper Edition

Mission Beach Historical Society commemorates the 100th anniversary of E. Banfield's death

BORN in England in 1852, Edmund James 'Ted' Banfield grew up in Australia. His journalism brought him to Townsville in 1882, and the work pressure took him to Dunk Island in the Great Barrier Reef, where he lived for twenty-five years with his wife, Bertha.

His articles, sometimes under the pen-names 'Rob Krusoe' and 'Beachcomber', appeared in the Lone Hand, North Queensland newspapers, and the Queensland Geographical Journal.

In 1908, his first book, 'The Confessions of a Beachcomber', expressing his labour of love in listing and naming the botanical specimens, birds, reptiles and

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underwater life around him, was published in London, becoming an international classic as its descriptions of island life intrigued people around the world. Banfield described Dunk Island as his "Isle of Dreams—this unkempt, unrestrained garden where the centuries gaze upon perpetual summer".

He became ill towards the end of May 1923 and died on 2 June 1923.

Join the Mission Beach Historical Society (MBHS) to commemorate the anniversary of E. Banfield's death on Thursday, 1/06, at 10.30 am at the C4 Theatrette, 55 Porter Promenade, Mission Beach.

Enjoy a short presentation, a slide show and a display. Morning tea will be provided.

Each attendee will receive a copy of the abridged

version of the MBHS Banfield story.

Free admission for MBHS members - $10 for nonmembers.

For catering purposes, RSVP by Friday, 26/05/2023 - comment on the MBHS Facebook event or email info@mbhs.com.au

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Edmund James Banfield, 1901 National Library of Australia

First home of E. Banfield, Dunk Island, 1936 Cassowary Coast Libraries

Hinchinbrook and Cassowary Coast Raise Awareness and Go Purple

SHANE GREENWOOD Domestic and Family Violence Month

THE month of May is Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month. This month seeks to promote healthy relationships and the right of everyone to feel safe in their home.

This year the TSC is encouraging the Cassowary Coast to go Purple for the month of May, wear purple on May 24 and enjoy a girl’s night in on either the 24th or 26th of May.

Cassowary Coast Goes purple

Now in its 5th year, Cassowary Coast goes purple to raise awareness of DFV in our community by encouraging businesses and individuals to wear purple and decorate their homes and businesses in purple during May. Over 50 businesses participated in the 2022 event throughout the Cassowary Coast and Cairns.

While the whole month may be difficult for some, we encourage everyone to join Purple Week from May 22 to 26 and wear purple on Tuesday, May 23.

Please show your support by taking a photo and sharing it on Social Media #cassowarycoastgoespurple #tullysupportcentre

Hinchinbrook Goes Purple

For the first time, the TSC is partnering with the team from Hinchinbrook Community Support to turn

Hinchinbrook purple. Wear purple, decorate your homes and businesses and help raise awareness of DFV in our community. Together let’s say Not Now, Not Ever to DFV in Hinchinbrook and the Cassowary Coast.

Please show your support by taking a photo and sharing it on Social Media #tullysupportcentre #hinchinbrookcommunitysupport #hinchinbrookgoespurple

Girl’s Night In 2023

The TSC Girl’s Night In has grown in popularity over the last five years. To allow as many people as possible to participate this year, we are combining our virtual Girl’s Night In with two activities held in Cardwell and Tully. Over the last five years, community members have connected virtually throughout Australia, including as far away as Brisbane and Tasmania.

The virtual Girl’s Night is being held on Thursday, May 25. The TSC is asking you to join us in putting your feet up, enjoying a cuppa or glass of wine, putting on a movie, taking a photo and posting to Facebook using the hashtags #DVawareness #Girlsnightin #tullysupportcentre

For more information about the Girl’s Night in Tully or Cardwell or the virtual Girl’s Night In, contact Maxine on 40681004 or email maxine@tullysupportcentre. com.au

DV in Australia

Unfortunately, Australia experiences high rates of DFV, with one in four women experiencing DFV in her lifetime, and around 1.3 million women are victims of physical assault by an intimate partner each year. The

TSC is also receiving increasing support requests from male domestic violence victims.

DFV is NOT ONLY CONFINED TO PHYSICAL ACTS OF VIOLENCE.

DFV also includes; physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, psychological and financial abuse. It also consists of any threatening and/or controlling behaviours, including using spiritual or cultural beliefs to justify violent or abusive behaviour.

DFV involves an ongoing pattern of behaviour aimed at controlling the other person through fear. It can occur within any relationship, towards any person, at any time.

Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service

The TSC Cassowary Coast Domestic and Family Violence Service (CCDFVS) supports women and children affected by DFV from Babinda to Cardwell.

This program provides Court Support, Child and Adult Counselling services delivered by qualified and experienced staff.

Important numbers

In an emergency, dial: 000

DV Connect: 1800 811 811 (24hrs)

Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24hrs)

Men’s Line OZ: 1300 364 277 (24hrs)

Men’s Line QLD: 1800 600 636

1800 Respect: 1800 737 732 (24hrs)

Parent’s Line: 1300 30 1300

Kid’s Helpline: 1800 55 1800

Legal Aid: 1300 65 11 88

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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News in Brief Hinchinbrook

Paul Tabone put on A Tremendous Show at Palms Nursing Home

Tuesday

THE home felt honoured and engaged in a hype of excitement, as Paul Tabone, a locally grown boy now an international opera superstar, provided the home with a tremendous show.

Paul engaged the residents. There were tears and big smiles. The residents were all

very proud, especially for his mum, who had worked at the nursing home.

During his visit, Paul told the residents about his life journey and how he got to where he is today. He shared a unique program he does in other nursing homes bringing music to those with cognitive dementia.

News in Brief Cassowary Coast

Three playgrounds given a new lease of life

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recreational sport events, sport initiatives, as well as a facility improvement project.

Seven groups will receive over $30,000 for initiatives that stimulate economic activity and drive spending into businesses throughout the Cassowary Coast.

A Dunk Island outrigger event, Tully Cane Productivity, Innisfail Pasta and Sugo event and 2023 Cardwell Seafest are among the events and initiatives.

Three P&C Associations will receive around $5,000 each to support initiatives which will aid in the reduction of waste and support environmental sustainability practices within Mourilyan, Murray Upper and Mission Beach State Schools.

Round 2 - Community Grants Program recipients:

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RECENTLY, Cassowary Coast Regional Council has undertaken playground renewal works at three locations throughout the Cassowary Coast.

These works focused on replacement of out-dated infrastructure and playgrounds with new and improved furniture and play equipment.

Now re-opened and ready for play, these revamped playgrounds are at Scheu Park, Etty Bay and Cowley Beach.

CCRC’s Recreational and Natural Area Renewals Program funded these works.

Seventeen local community groups to receive funding

CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL

SEVENTEEN local community groups will benefit from the second round of Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s 2022 - 2023 Community Grants Program, with $69,425 in funding.

This program supports non-profit community organisations to develop and deliver projects, programs and events which benefit, enhance and meet community needs.

Six groups received over $25,000 for events/initiatives under the Program’s Community Well-being and Lifestyle category. Projects cover signage/promotion for

Spiritual food with Jess

POWER and Authority

If a landscaper is working on your lawn and you ask him to remove a tree, you have permitted him to remove it. He has all the authority he needs to take the tree out. However, if he does not have the right equipment, he cannot uproot the tree. He needs power and the right tools to get the job done.

When it comes to walking in the ministry of Jesus, including healing the sick and setting captives free, we need both authority and power. Authority comes from the fact that the Lord has commissioned us for the task and authorized us to cast out demons and heal the sick.

The problem is many believers don’t realize the authority we

• Tully-Mission Beach Pickleball - Ready for Play

• Rotary Club of Innisfail - Riverfest

• Tully Men’s Shed - connectivity project

• Tully Motorcycle Club - facility project

• Innisfail Game Fishing Club - signage and promotion

• Cassowary Coast Athletics - promotion

• Tully Rugby League Club - QRL Northern Pride vs Souths Logan game

Economic Development

• Cairns Italian Festival - Innisfail Pasta and Sugo Festival event

• Tully Cane Productivity Service - sugar cane nursery project

• Kurrimine Beach Fishing Club - signage and promotion

• Mission Beach Outrigger Club - Dunk Island Outrigger event

• Innisfail Historical Society - Tropical Art Deco Festival

• Cardwell Community Events - Bike and Boats Expo

• Cardwell Seafest - 2023 Seafest

Environmental Sustainability

• Mourilyan State School P & C - Growing Green Kids project

• Murray Upper School P & C - Waste Warriors

• The Rainforest School - school recycling program

have in Christ. But even when we do know but we do not obtain the power to perform these actions, we will not be as effective as we should be.

The power we need is the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Acts 10:38 says, “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.”

The same Holy Spirit comes upon us and releases His supernatural gifts in us, empowering us to do the works of Jesus.

Let’s ask the Lord for a greater revelation of our authority in His name. And let’s pursue a greater empowerment of the Holy Spirit in our lives. As we walk in authority and power, we will see the kingdom of God advancing and the kingdom of darkness defeated!

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Paul Tabone singing for Mary Romano the lady with the blue jumper and Maria Casale.

Paul’s mum Monica Tabone and Paul.

Teitzel’s IGA Tully Named Queensland IGA Store of the Year

SARI RUSSO

TEITZEL’S IGA Tully was recently awarded the Queensland IGA Store of the Year for 2023. This means that Teitzel’s IGA Tully will now go into the running to win the same awards at the National IGA Awards of Excellence, to be held on the Gold Coast in July.

The Queensland IGA State Board Chairman Frank Spano and General Manager Metcash Food Roy Leisk presented the awards to the store teams.

Roy Leisk, the General Manager of Metcash Food, said the Queensland IGA Awards of Excellence acknowledge the hard work, excellence and commitment to their local communities that Queensland IGA stores have demonstrated throughout the year. “Craig, Ellie-May and the entire team at Teitzel’s IGA Tully go over and above every day to meet the needs of their local shoppers and demonstrate that good old-fashioned personal service goes a long way. Not only do they put their heart and soul into delivering a great offer and excellent value, but they have also created a local hub that helps bring the community together. They have extensive local and specialty products and great customer service. Congratulations to the entire team, this award is truly well-deserved.”

When speaking on the win, Craig Teitzel said: “It would be impossible for Ellie-May and I to run a successful business, win awards like this and do what we do at our store without the hard work, loyalty and dedication of our amazing team. We can’t thank them enough. We love what we do and the entire team is committed to supporting our local community. A huge thanks also goes to our local shoppers – we genuinely look forward to seeing you in store every day and can’t thank you enough for your ongoing support.”

Teitzel’s IGA Tully took home the awards for many reasons, including:

• The store owners, Craig and Ellen-May, have put their heart and soul into the store, and the store is known as a local hub with an extensive range, excellent customer service and a communityminded mentality.

• A team that is known for going over and above to meet the needs of the locals, whether it’s sourcing local and specialty products or being first to market on new and emerging products, the team are always looking for opportunities to

improve their offer and deliver great value for their local shoppers.

• A high-standard offering with an extensive range to suit locals and travellers.

At Teitzel’s IGA, the entire team is passionate about their customers and always goes above and beyond to deliver a first-class shopping experience.

All finalists are leaders within the IGA brand and have consistently

demonstrated extremely high levels of retail excellence.

IGA Queensland Awards of Excellence were held at the Sheraton Hotel Fiji and were hosted by Victoria Vollmer, the host of Fiji’s most popular Breakfast Radio show, LegendFM Breakfast.

The night formally recognises, highlights and celebrates the achievements of some unique teams and individuals across the IGA network.

Euramo Cane Railway Level Crossing

THISyear will see an increased presence of Cane Trains crossing the Bruce Highway at our Euramo Cane Railway Level Crossing due to the closure of our Main Cane Railway Bridge for repairs.

The plan is that the bridge will be operational for the 2024 crushing season.

Additional control measures will be put in place to notify the public and road users of the change in cane railway traffic movements at this level Crossing.

Tully Sugar has been working closely with TMR (Cairns) and QR with this increased presence

of Cane Trains across the Bruce Highway and the QR Mainline.

Tully Sugar also asks that the community as a whole to be more alert and take extra care when travelling along the roads that traverse our cane rail network through the Euramo and Lower Tully areas due to the increase in train movements in that section of our cane railway network.

Take Care and Look out for Trains

Tom Peatey Cane Supply and Transport

Manager

Tully Sugar Limited.

PRESENCE OF CANE TRAINS OVER THE BELOW CROSSING BRUCE HIGHWAY- EURAMO

Frank Spano, Craig Teitzel, Kyjel Spencer, Ellen-May Teitzel, and Roy Leisk from Teitzel’s IGA Tully accepting their awards.

Letters to the editor

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Time goes so fast!

SARI RUSSO NEE HYYTINEN

IT is interesting to remember how often you heard this phrase growing up and were chomping at the bit, thinking, ‘Ah no, it isn’t going fast enough.’ You just wanted to be in the world and experience all the things the adults were experiencing.

As Mother’s Day has just passed, it is an excellent time to reflect on what mothers do for their children. It is a good moment to remind mothers that sometimes you must stop. You will never stop caring. You will never stop giving your love and support to your family, but there are moments when you also deserve to receive some care.

As a new mum, most of my time is focused wholly and solely on the ever-present needs of my daughter, yet the irony is that does not mean that the time is spent with her. It means that my time focuses more on ensuring her needs are met.

It is SO true that new parents do need to stop and spend that time with their child before it is too late. It is excellent that Lil Miss Mackenzie is a great companion for me to have as I work. But making sure that I remember to take that time to spend on her exclusively before it is gone is so essential.

There have been challenges, but I don’t want to miss the blessings of having a child.

Thank you - Tyto Gallery

THE Tyto Gallery in Ingham has, without a doubt, a most professional gallery team. Some of the best I have had the pleasure to work with during my arts career.

My exhibition, Drawing YOU in - Carl Lumholtz in the Herbert, has been very successful, and a large part of that success is due to the effort, diligence, care and

Weekly Bible Verse

Galatians 2:20, NIV: I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

attention made by the staff. My thanks to you, Renee Poppi, Dianne, Kelannei and Leonie. You have done a magnificent job. My thanks also to Councillor Donna Marbelli for your part in the proceedings at the opening and your support throughout. Valerie Keenan

Valerie Keenan PhD Tully

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A local trio to walk proudly in The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay, Cairns leg

MARIA GIRGENTI

THREE passionate Veterans advocates from the Cassowary Coast will participate in the Cairns leg of The Legacy Centenary Torch Relay, which starts at Tobruk Memorial Pool on May 24.

They gained selection from thousands of compelling applications, and all torchbearers had personal connections with Legacy or the defence community, Alexis Valiente, Patty Flood-Warren from Tully, and Gina Ryan from Mission Beach will proudly carry the torch in the Relay hosted by Legacy Australia and Defence Health.

Gina Ryan's husband, David, sadly passed away in January, so Gina and her daughter Megan regard it as an honour to take part after they received an invitation to take his place.

"Legacy has been extremely supportive to my needs provide excellent assistance help access the services you need."

For many years, David Ryan was a devoted Legatee. He was assigned to support Alexis Valiente and Patty Flood-Warren when they lost their fathers, so they both formed a strong connection with him.

Valiente's father, Eric Bryde, aged 90, was a World War II veteran who served from 1943 - 1946, and Flood-Warren's father served in Vietnam.

Alexis Valiente from Tully, a volunteer Legatee for Far North Queensland Legacy, first became involved with Legacy in 2013 after her father's passing.

"The support my mother and I received emotionally and socially from Legacy was invaluable."

"Our dedicated legatee advocated for our rights and entitlements and was always there for us, whenever we needed advice or just someone to talk to in the earlier stages of our loss."

"Legacy became somewhat of a second family to my mother and I and provided an opportunity for us to mingle with other women and families who had also experienced loss."

"In 2017, I was honoured to be inducted as a Legatee and since then have proudly given my time

to help support beneficiaries in Cardwell, Tully and Mission Beach."

"I know from my own personal experience, how important it is to continue with the work that Legacy does."

Legacy provides a range of services tailored to the diverse individual needs of veterans' families, including case management, referral pathways, well-being, financial assistance, advocacy and personalised care.

A network of dedicated volunteers known as Legatees, who receive support or help connect those in need to social workers/mental health professionals, deliver these services.

The Relay started in Pozieres, France, on April 23, then travelled to meet His Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace, London, before arriving in Western Australia, where it began its six-month journey around all Australian states.

The torch journey, which runs until October 13, will clock up over 50,000kms, carried by around 1,500 torch bearers, supported by 2,000 volunteers, stops at all 45 Legacy Clubs worldwide and hopes to raise $10 million.

Far North Queensland Legacy services over 200 widows and families of deceased or incapacitated veterans from Cardwell to Thursday Island.

Torchbearers are fundraising for Legacy, and so far, Valiente has raised just over $700 and hopes to reach her target of $1,000.

Please visit http://www.legsforlegacy.com.au/ fundraisers and search Alexis Valiente and Patty Flood-Warren to donate, as every dollar goes towards supporting the families of deceased/ incapacitated veterans.

Pictured with Justin Ryan, Megan Ryan (far left) and Gina Ryan (third from left), will proudly walk the Legacy Centenary Torch Relay in honour of David, who passed away in January.

Legacy Centenary torch bearers, Patty FloodWarren and Alexis Valiente at this year’s ANZAC Day service in Tully.

Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook 2023, Upcoming Events and Feral Pig Aerial Shoot

Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook 2023

Be part of the ‘Find your Future in Hinchinbrook’ movement.

On Tuesday 23 May 2023 from 1.00pm to 5.00pm, ‘Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook’ will be held at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre and will showcase local career and employment opportunities and training pathways available to residents of the Shire.

The event offers a chance for parents and carers to support and encourage their child, and play a more informed role in their career planning process.

It also provides an opportunity for those who may be looking for a career change, new employment or upskilling opportunities, to explore pathways to making that change.

North Queensland Visitor Information Centre Volunteer Conference

From Wednesday 17 May to Thursday 18 May 2023, Council hosted the 2023 North Queensland Visitor Information Centre Volunteer Conference at the Hinchinbrook Shire Hall.

Council is pleased to see volunteers from Townsville,

Burdekin and Charters Towers regions attend the two day conference.

The Conference coincides with National Volunteer Week which runs from Monday 15 May to Sunday 21 May 2023. Council took this opportunity to say thank you to our valuable Volunteers for the time and service which they dedicate to serving their communities.

Super Mario Bros (PG)

A Brooklyn plumber named Mario travels through the Mushroom Kingdom with a princess named Peach and an anthropomorphic mushroom named Toad to find Mario's brother, Luigi, and to save the world from a ruthless fire-breathing Koopa named Bowser.

Date: Saturday 20 May 2023

Time: 10.30am

Where: JL Kelly Theatre 76 Townsville Road Ingham

Cost: $10 - $15

Air: Courtina a Legend (MA) Follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball: Michael Jordan.

Date: Saturday 20 May 2023

Time: 2.30pm

Where: JL Kelly Theatre

Cost: $10 - $15

Mafia Mamma (MA 15+)

An American mom inherits her grandfather's mafia empire in Italy. Guided by the firm's consigliere, she hilariously defies everyone's expectations as the new head of the family business.

Date: Saturday 20 May 2023

Time: 6.30pm

Where: JL Kelly Theatre

Cost: $10 - $15

80 for Brady (M)

The movie is inspired by the true story of four best friends and New England Patriots fans who take a life-changing trip to Super Bowl LI to see their hero Tom Brady play, and the chaos that ensues as they navigate the wilds of the biggest sporting event in the country.

Date: Sunday 21 May 2023

Time: 10.30am

Where: JL Kelly Theatre

Cost: $10 - $15

Mavka: The Forest Song (PG)

Mavka - a soul of the Forest - faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as

guardian to the Heart of the Forest, when she falls in love with a human - the talented young musician Lukash. The story is about the magical power of love.

That kind of love that enables human nature to find the magic within and reveals abilities and qualities that empower a person to reach beyond possible and to hold against evil and human vice

Date: Sunday 21 May 2023

Time: 2.30pm

Where: JL Kelly Theatre

Cost: $10 - $15

National Simultaneous Storytime - The Speedy Sloth

Join us at Rotary Park, as we read "The Speedy Sloth" by Rebecca Young and illustrated by Heath McKenzie at the same time as other libraries, schools, and educational facilities across Australia.

Date: Wednesday 24 May 2023

Time: 11.00am

Where: Rotary Park Ingham

To RSVP please visit https://bit.ly/3VYq6Fb.

Feral Pig Aerial Shoot to Commence in June 2023

Council, in co-operation with the Department of

Council wishes to advise that reconstruction works on Tokalon Road Blackrock commenced on Monday 15 May, with completion anticipated by Friday 16 June 2023, weather permitting.

Works may occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Saturday.

A full road closure will be in place between 169 Tokalon Road and 232 Tokalon Road for the duration of these works.

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.

Environment and Science and the Department of Resources, intends to conduct an aerial shoot to control feral pigs.

The areas covered during this program will include “The Orient”, Lamari’s on Suthers Road, “Mungalla”, Accornero’s on Abswold Road, and parcels of land that are under the management of participating organisations between and adjacent to Palm Creek to the North, and Insulator Creek to the South. Weather permitting, this program will take place on Thursday 1 June 2023 and Friday 2 June 2023 between the hours of 5.30am and 6.30pm each day.

To ensure the safety of the public while this program is being conducted, access to the National Parks Estate, Bronte Road and the Halifax Bay Wetlands will be closed during these times. Access to huts on Bronte Road will be permitted outside of the planned control times.

Should you require any further information or clarification concerning this matter, please contact Council’s Biosecurity Team Leader, Matthew Buckman on 4776 4740 for the necessary assistance.

Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook 2023

HINCHINBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL

BE part of the ‘Find your Future in Hinchinbrook’ movement.

Influence our next generation, inspire future entrepreneurs, or simply motivate a career selection or change.

On Tuesday, May 23, 2023 from 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm, ‘Find Your Future in Hinchinbrook’ will be held at the TYTO Conference and Events Centre and will showcase local career and employment opportunities and training pathways available to residents of the Shire.

For anyone pondering their future in Hinchinbrook, this event is the complete picture all in one location.

‘Find your Future in Hinchinbrook’ presents an enormous variety of possible career pathways, providing the spark that could set someone on their path or discover a possibility that had not been considered.

The event offers a chance for parents and carers to support and encourage their child and play a more informed role in their career planning process. It also provides an opportunity for those who may be looking for a career change, new employment or upskilling opportunities, to explore pathways to making that change.

Councillor Mary Brown said “Businesses attending the event will

have the opportunity to showcase their career and industry opportunities, whilst connecting with potential employees, other businesses, training providers and Government agencies. ‘Find your Future in Hinchinbrook’ will provide an opportunity to bring together

representatives from diverse industry, employment and training sectors in the one location. It will provide an environment where information can be shared “face to face” and business industry networks strengthened”.

‘Find your Future in Hinchinbrook’

will bring active prospects and allow businesses to demonstrate products, answer questions and meet their market.

For further information or to express your interest in participating as an exhibitor, please contact the Council’s Events Team via email events@ hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or phone 4776 4618.

BE HEALTH SMART

“My son, Duane and I own and operate Tait’s Family Martial Arts and thought sharing what is important and necessary for the community to hear. Martial arts can greatly benefit children and adults of all ages for several reasons, including building confidence, reinforcing discipline, teaching respect, better listening, team building, setting and achieving goals and even relieving stress.

Skills like empathy, responsibility and self-discipline need to be learned no matter what age a person is. The study of martial arts is a useful way to teach developing children these skills that can positively affect behavior and character education now and in the future.

We do not teach violence. Our programs help people carry themselves with confidence and respect, improve social

skills and have friends for life. To conclude, martial arts can help calm and focus minds while teaching them important skills, and stressing physical violence as a last resort. Practices such as Taekwondo and Hapkido are much more than a means of teaching people a sport, but gaining life skills.”

love to make you smile

Preventative Dentistry

Children's Dental

Visiting Orthodontist

Restoration Dentistry

Tooth Replacement

Custom Mouthguards

Major Tooth Repairs

Dental Surgery

Tooth Whitening

Teeth Alignment

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

Lessons in Taekwondo, Hapkido, and Arnis De Mano

Instructions by:

C HR Y S & D U A N E T A I T

C HR Y S & D U A N E T A I T

Suitable for all ages and levels

Did you know Agape has two meanings?

One is “Fatherly Love of God for humans”, and the other means “Person’s mouth wide open”.

Agape Family Dental comprises of several clinicians, and we would love to take this opportunity to explain how we all work together as a team to bring you the best possible care.

When you visit us, you will see that Dr Nollie and Tui working alongside each other to give you the best treatment outcome! Having Tui and Nollie work together allows Dr Nollie to have more time to treat the community requiring any urgent work.

When needed, referrals are made to our orthodontist, Dr Mark Blandy, who visits our surgery in Tully once a month.

Dr Nollie is a dentist who will look after all your dental needs, from toothaches,

crowns, bridges, veneers, implants, and dentures, to name a few.

Tui is an oral health therapist that has two roles. The first role is disease prevention involving cleaning, scaling, and polishing of your teeth and oral health education and promotion.

The second role is giving kids their checkups and any required treatment while ensuring they leave smiling.

Lizanne is our on-site Dental Technician who makes your new dentures, denture repairs, custom-made mouth guards and whitening trays!

While visiting Agape, you will also meet our lovely, Team of Dental nurses, Jaye, May, and Ava, and our Friendly office staff, Frances and Casey, who help make every day run smoothly.

2023 Season outlook

AUSTRALIAN SUGAR MILLING COUNCIL

AS the first of 19 Queensland sugar factories begin steam trials this week, sugar manufacturers throughout the State are looking forward to a safe, prosperous and incident-free season.

The Australian Sugar Milling Council believes that the return to El Nino conditions is helpful and should limit the weather-induced disruptions to harvesting and milling; that was the case during the past two years.

The starting estimate for the

Queensland sugar cane crop is 30.55 million tonnes, up by about 400,000 tonnes on the pre-season 2022 forecast but down by about 700,000 tonnes on what was eventually processed.

In 2023, sugar production is estimated at between 4.0 and 4.5 million tonnes, while more than 850,000MW/h’s of renewable electricity will be generated at mills. Two sugar factories in the Northern sugarcane growing regions of the State will commence operations in the week commencing 22 May, with the rest of the factories starting from early June onwards.

The Australian Sugar Milling Council CEO, Rachele Sheard, noted that last year’s extended harvesting season had significantly compressed the annual shutdown period when sugar factories undertake most of their maintenance and capital activity, putting pressure on costs and schedules. Sugar manufacturers across the state have invested over $200 million of capital and maintenance, including new technology introduced into sugar factories over the past five months.

“Sugar manufacturers and growers have a shared ambition for a successful harvesting and sugar manufacturing season to take full advantage of the dry start to harvesting conditions and the record high sugar prices that are

available for this year’s production,” Ms Sheard said.

More than 16,000 workers are directly engaged in the sugar industry during the harvesting and sugar production season, and regional communities will experience a solid boost to their economic activity on the back of a successful season.

Another positive for the industry is that the very profitable price outlook that prevails for the Australian industry is expected to bring a halt to the steady decline in the area planted to sugarcane experienced in the past five seasons. This is important for all the industry, particularly for sugar factories, enabling them to maximise throughput, sugar production, and returns.

Johnstone Region Landcare Group has secured $1.08

native rainforest trees for future regional revegetation and carbon credit projects.

One of Johnstone Region Landcare’s project outcomes is the increase of riparian vegetation on creeks and riverbanks adjacent to farms in the Johnstone River catchment. The project will restore four hectares of riverbank and creeks at priority sites in the Johnstone River catchment, reducing sediment and nutrients flowing into waterways.

MARIA GIRGENTI

FOLLOWING on from the successful delivery of a Reef Assist project between 2020-2022, the Johnstone Region Landcare Group has secured a further $1.08 million in funding for two years under the Queensland Government’s Reef Assist 2.0 program through the Queensland Reef Water Quality Program.

In late 2022, the Queensland Government doubled their initial commitment to $20 million for the second round of Reef Assist projects, with several being funded in the Wet Tropics region.

Over the next two years, Johnstone Region Landcare’s Reef Assist 2.0 project will provide employment, training, and empowerment for 27 locals (focusing on youth and Indigenous people) in conservation and land management practices. It will support the group in propagating over 100,000

The revegetation activities within this project aim to reduce erosion and water pollution in the Great Barrier Reef Lagoon. The Reef 2050 Water Quality Improvement Plan (Reef 2050 WQIP) water quality targets list the reduction of dissolved inorganic nitrogen (DIN) as a high priority and the reduction of fine sediment, particulate phosphorous and nitrogen as a moderate priority in the Johnstone River catchment.

Project Manager Adrian Hogg stated, “training and employment in this project significantly contributes to local capacity building and expertise in tropical riverbank revegetation projects. We hope to encourage landholders in the region and younger generations to be more involved in these revegetation activities.”

Adrian specifically highlighted the value of the employment component in the Reef Assist program’s delivery outcomes, stating, “Our project offers a unique opportunity for local young people who are participating in

Reef Assist 2.0 program

JobFind’s Transition to Work Program to have meaningful and paid on-thejob experience, working outdoors, and restoring the natural environment.”

The Australian Government’s Transition to Work program is a specialist pre-employment service for youth aged 15 - 24. Program providers deliver intensive, personalised support to assist local young school leavers develop practical skills to obtain future employment, including apprenticeships and/or training/education.

The intense focus on employment in the first iteration of the Reef Assist program meant that Johnstone Region Landcare could get off to a flying start in 2023, having a project team in place that completed their Certificate III in Conservation and Ecosystem Management in the past year, and

working under the continued leadership of previous supervisors Adrian Hogg and Katherine Fischer.

“The majority of the project’s funding will be spent on local employment, and at local businesses meaning it is also injecting a much-needed economic boost to the Cassowary Coast region.”

“Overall, we see this as a big win for our local environment, water quality, bank stabilisation and native wildlife, for young people, employment, and the regional economy.”

Johnstone Region Landcare wants to expand its volunteer base to assist with native tree propagation in our nursery at 2 Stitt Street, Innisfail. We welcome volunteers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.00 am until 12.00 pm, and all are welcome.

The Johnstone Region Landcare team at their Stitt Street, Innisfail site.

Volunteers and the Reef Assist crew working together to propagate native plants.

The Budget Banana – Increase in $1.1bn transport charge is a split too far

ON BEHALF OF HON BOB KATTER MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR KENNEDY

AUSTRALIANS will be slugged with a hidden increase to the cost of their fruit, vegetables and most goods with the Federal Government’s plan to raise an additional $1.1bn through the Heavy Vehicle Road User charge.

Kennedy MP Bob Katter warns that the proposal for an 18 per cent increase in the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge to balance the 2023-24 Federal Budget will cause significant price increases

of goods throughout Australia but particularly in the North.

“Unless transport companies, farmers or small businesses can afford this burden, we will all have to pay the price at the checkout.”

Mr Katter said one transport company he’d spoken to in North Queensland considered this proposed budget measure would increase its annual costs by $461,000.

“Transport companies cannot, and will not, afford this cost and will have to pass on the charges to their customers – farmers and small businesses.”

As indicated by the banana graphicthe return that an Australian farmer can get for their produce is generally split to 50 per cent wages, a further 49 per cent to cover transport, fertiliser, packaging, and farm maintenance with only 1 per cent remaining for the farming family.

Mr Katter said a 6 per cent increase in transport costs per year over three years would not only increase transport costs for farms but also increase the transportrelated fertiliser and packaging costs –leaving nothing for the farming families.

“Either the consumer pays more for Australian fruit and vegetables or

farmers walk off the land and small business will shut.”

“Something must give, either government reverses this insidious charge, or transport companies, farmers and small business go bust, or we all pay more at the checkout.

“The headline cost-of-living budget

measure, the $500 in relief to our hip pocket will last less than a week – what about the other 51 weeks?

“We are in a cost-of-living crisis, we need a government with an understanding of the implications of its decisions and the gumption to make real and tangle decisions that will assist all Australians.”

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Jacobsen, Brian Rex

Late of Cardwell, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at Oz Care Malanda on the 11th May 2023 aged 83 years.

Adored husband and best friend of Dawn, much loved father of Russ and Paul, beloved grandfather of Luke and Bella. Brian will be greatly missed by his Cardwell community.

Family and friends of Brian are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service which will be held graveside at Cardwell Cemetery on Tuesday, 23rd May commencing at 11:30 am.

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President, Cosimo Tedesco, and the Three Saints Committee would like to express their sincere gratitude for the support provided by devotees, members, volunteers that helped to make the 73rd Feast of the three Saints such a success.

Thank you to the members and volunteers who contributed time and energy to prepare for and organise the feast for 2023.

Thank you to all our sponsors for their ongoing support and sponsorship of the Feast of the Three Saints this year and in previous years. We look forward to your continued support over the coming years.

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Church times across the region

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

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

Uniting

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

Cassowary Coast Uniting Churchs: Innisfail, 10.30am, Sun, 8 Scullen Ave, Mighell, Innisfail Mission Beach, 8am, Sun, 2224 Tully-Mission Beach Rd, Mission Beach, Tully Tongan Uniting, 9am, Sun, 16 Mcquillan st,Tully, Ingham District Uniting Churches: Ingham, 10am, Sun 16 Herbert St, Ingham Halifax, 8am, Sun 12 Anderssen St, Halifax Blue Haven Lodge, Ingham, 11am (2nd & 4th Tues)

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

SUNDAY, May 14:

22 Bowlers enjoyed 2 Games of 10 Ends on Mother’s Day.

Team 1 Ray Downing/Joan Mercer (6)

v Team 2 Peter Smith/Judy Hood (11)

Team 3 Sean Prinsloo/Trevor Holmes/ Mary Bacic (13) v Team 4 Robyn Brunello/Joey/RonFrench (7)

Team 5 Rod Bradley/Lino Cercato/ Avis Ray (7) v Team 6 John Taylor/Jason Harrop/Toni Buick (8)

Team 7 Joanne Townsend/Pauline Edwards/Val Bradley (8) v Team 8 Gavin Buick/Lou Brunello/Sandy Holmes (8)

After Smoko

Team 1 (11) v Team 2 (5).. Team 3 (4) v Team 6 (7).

Team 4 (11) v Team 7 (19). Team 5 (15) v Team 8 (6)

Winning Team out of the hat was John Taylor/Jason Harrop/Toni Buick. Club Championships.

Ladies Singles (A)

Judy Hood 25 v Mary Bacic 14

Mixed Consistency

Joanne Townsend def John Taylor

Robyn Brunello def Bev Achilles

Mens Singles (A)

Ray Downing 25 v Jason Harrop 17

Rhys Milini 25 v Des Roberts 24.

Our 75th Anniversary is fast approaching, June 3. Arrangements are underway! Watch this space!

Visitors are always welcome at our club. Free Coaching is also available for those who wish to play this great game. Please ring the club on 40681230 or just call in when we are playing.

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

LAST Wednesday, May 10, featured another round in the Innisfail Ladies Championship Pairs.

Marilyn Allen and Dian Catelan proved too strong for Diana O’Brien and Jan Dunn with a 24 - 10 victory.

Some ladies were on fire with very decisive wins, the order of the day.

Maisie Smith and Louise Hoskins defeated Sue Morrison and Daphne Kirkman 21 - 7 in social games.

Eileen Hamann, Ann Rule, Joan Atkinson and Jan Edgerton defeated Lyn Stevenson, Bev Anderson and Vera Rowe 22 - 3.

Innisfail Ladies are looking forward to home pennant games against Edmonton on May 22 and against Tully on May 26.

Ingham Bowls

BAREFOOT bowls results for May 11:

Prize winning team with the highest margin was Trinity Cotell, Malynda Cole, Stewart Scott 7 John Piotto defeating C Brehaut, Donna Gosney, Ian Wood & Patrick Dickerson 13 - 9

Mark Girgenti, Angie Foti & Alf Di Bella def C Johnson, Dianne Tomba & Bob Bell 13-8

Mens Pairs results for the 12th of May. S Scott & T Koop def J Crossman & R Peterson 19-12

B Bell & I Wood def K Lawlor & P Herman 16-11

T Mawson, M Bube & A Cole def M Girgenti, J Eddleston & T George 22-5

Mixed Social bowls results for Sunday, May 14:

Prize winning team was D Tomba, P Reyland & J Piotto defeating Trudie Mawson, Alf Alfonsi & P Herman 35-21 (21 points to 9)

B Eddleston, J Holmes & E Piotto def Tim Mawson, M Thompson & A Cole 3317 (21 points to

T Arkink, M Moore & T Koop def Tracy Page, D Horsley & J Eddleston 23-12 (17 points to 10)

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

Barefoot Bowls played every Thursday between 6pm-8pm Everyone welcome to join in have a game of lawn bowls.

Names into the club by 5:30 pm

Men’s Pairs played on Fridays at 2:15 pm

Names on the board by 1:45 pm

T Koop on Pairs Duty for May 19:

Irene Paris Trophy will be played between Noorla, Macknade & Ingham on Saturday & Sunday May 20, 21 on the Ingham Green.

Starting times: 12noon Saturday

8:30 am Sunday

No Mixed social bowls will be played this Sunday, May 21.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

LAST Thursday’s social bowls afternoon saw 30 players on the green with Sergio Dalla Pozza, Alan Morrison and Ian Revie, the winning team.

Mal Clifford, Peter Ryan and John

Fossey were the lucky winners of last Thursday’s jackpot.

New members and visitors are most welcome, with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start. And no latecomers are accepted.

In a game of Club Pairs, Mick de Vries and Ian Humphreys outlasted Snow Clark and Greg McDonald in a match that went for four hours.

Players, there are more outstanding club games, so please organise for these games to take place.

Last Saturday saw the start of the 2023 pennants season. In 1st division, South Johnstone proved too strong for Innisfail and won all three rinks.

A better result for Innisfail’s thirddivision teams, who defeated Babinda 47 - 31. This Saturday, Innisfail’s first division teams travel to West Cairns, whilst Innisfail’s third division teams are at home to Silkwood.

Selected teams are up on the notice board, so if you are unavailable, please notify the selectors.

Championship Pairs winners for 2023 L-R. Lynette Melvin & Elsa Piotto

Innisfail ladies Ann Rule and Bev Anderson on the green, with Vera Rowe and Jan Edgerton in background at social bowls last Wednesday.

Innisfail, South Johnstone and Babinda Division 1 and 3 teams took to the green last Saturday in Innisfail for the first games of the 2023 pennants season.

Pennants’ action between Innisfail, South Johnstone and Babinda Division 1 and 3 Pennants teams in Innisfail last Saturday.

South Johnstone and Innisfail Division 1 pennants’ teams battled it out on the green.

Shane Muriata

SUPPOSE you thought Ricky Balboa conquering Darago was one of history's most significant boxing bouts. In that case, you are mistaken because on May 27 in Tullywood (Tully), Tully Boxsing Club will hold the greatest ever boxing event on this side of the hemisphere anyone has ever seen since I fought Ben Hur.

The excitement could not be contained while speaking to local legend and head honcho Dan Fawkes about the upcoming tournament, "Mate, this night will define boxing in Tully. We will have interstate, regional and local fighters all coming together in one night," beamed Dan.

As a lot in the local area

would know, big Dan has done nothing less than extraordinary work to bring this club back to greatness. He has given up all of his time and made himself available to train young talent while holding down a full-time job and raising his kids.

When we talk about local community members who give up more than their time, big Dan is at the top of the tree. "Our local boxers will be on show against fighters who will travel from Victoria. This will be one of the biggest nights in Tully Boxsing history, and we should be proud, because I am."

Every fighting Club in the north will be in attendance and well represented, so the card will read like an Olympian

Golf News

Innisfail Golf Club

THE re-turfed area on the eight green is settling in and grass is starting to grow as planned.

These areas are marked Ground Under Repair (GUR) and players can take free relief no closer to the hole if you are chipping or putting through the GUR.

For the past four weeks, Billy has been helping our grounds crew.

Billy is currently on an eightweek return-to-work program with Work Cover and learning new skills every day. His duties involve, mowing, whipper snipping, tree pruning, turf cutting, running the bar and heaps more.

Members, if you see Billy at the bar over the next few weeks, make sure you give him a shout out for his efforts.

Over the last few months, Innisfail’s Peninsula Golf juniors have been busy with their fundraising, cooking up a storm, and washing cars/golf carts for with incredibly satisfied customers.

Congratulations to the lucky winners of $2 number board, Easter raffle, $5 number board and Mother’s Day raffle.

$2 number board: Michael Mair

Easter raffle: Lindy

$5 number board: Sue Edwards

Mother’s Day raffle winners: 1st prize: Debra Smith, 2nd

event. Jonty Ivey, Diega, and of course, one of my alltime favourite boxers, Kevin Simpson, will be them to carry the sharp end of the state flag, so it already looks like a good night.

I really want to take this opportunity to give Dan and his many helpers, family and friends

who have stepped up and made this event possible. Good all round bloke Dorey Tyres have also thrown his weight and time behind this worthy event, as do the great and legendary El arish Butchers. Hopefully, this community will get behind something as massive as this because, mark my word, our region will produce the next

Champion of this state, country, and, indeed, the world. This event will start the greatest domino effect of unearthing the most extraordinary talent we will ever see in this generation of the North. I will be there to witness it, will you?

prize: Helen; 3rd prize: Shirley.

Thank you to Scott from Woolworths Innisfail, Jagad's Café, The Deep Anchor Restaurant, Innisfail RSL and Innisfail Golf Club for their support.

IGC Rules & Etiquette

Last week’s Quiz Glen starts the Monthly Medal and uses his distance measuring device before the second and third shot. The device can make adjustment for slope which was turned on.

What is the ruling?

A. Glen gets two penalty strokes.

B. Glen gets four penalty strokes.

C. Glen is disqualified.

Answer: C. A player may obtain information on distance or direction from a distance measuring device however the device must not be used to measure elevation changes.

As the player used the device on two separate occasions the player is disqualified. Rule 4.3a.

This 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?

D. Luke is disqualified.

E. Luke receives a 2-stroke penalty.

F. Both Trent and Luke receive two stroke penalties

In Wednesday’s All Sporters on May 3, Ned had the lead on 25 points until Colin Bidgood played out of his skin with two under the card and 28 points.

Results

1st: Colin Bidgood 28pts

2nd: Ned Jacobsen 25pts

3rd: John Abbott 22pts

NTP - John Slater

Tough scoring ensued in Friday’s Sporters competition on May 5 which saw Ned Jacobsen pipped again on a countback.

Results

1st: Jake Cockle 17pts c/b

2nd: Ned Jacobsen 17pts c/b

3rd: Luke Peters 16pts c/b

NTP - Jake Cockle

On Saturday, May 6, the Gordonvale crew played in Innisfail with another recordbreaking field of 56 players and the Pro Pins were worth a whopping $56 each.

Richo led the way for the Gordonvale crew taking out the day on countback with 68 nett, however the Innisfail team took the chocolates in the inter-club challenge.

The eagle landed on the sixth as Jack Johnston holed out from 110 metres with his trusty pitching wedge.

With a total of five players under par (by handicap), Mick Wilkinson matched Richo on 68 nett and won the IGC Monthly Medal Stroke.

Craig Alman, Darryl Gould and Caine Cockle played well and tied on 69 nett.

Results

1st: Mick Wilkinson 68 nett

2nd: Craig Alman 69 nett c/b

3rd: Darryl Gould 69 nett c/b

NTPs

1/10 - Troy Jones 4/13 - Colin Lyons 7/16 - Barry Scott

2/11 - John Lombardi 5/14Craig Alman 8/17 - E Nest

3/12 - Stephen Lyons 6/15Jack Johnston (Eagle) 9/18Peter Stenzel

The stage is set for next month’s Medal of Medals and monthly winners are eligible to win annual club membership, with the best Nett finish out of the 12 players.

June 22 - Luke Peters Sept 22 - Garry Lobenwein Dec 22 - Barry Scott Mar 23 - Vaughan Smith

July 22 - Caine Cockle Jnr

Oct 22 - Jim Ferguson Jan 23 - Paul Tattam Apr 23 - Jack Johnston

Aug 22 - Scott Nuttall

Nov 22 - Jake Cockle Feb 23 - Jack Johnston May 23 - Mick Wilkinson

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

Colin Bidgood, winner of Wednesday All Sporters competition on May 3.

Jake Cockle, winner of Friday’s Sporters competition on May 5.

Mick Wilkinson, winner of IGC’s Monthly Medal Stroke on May 6.

Ned Jacobsen finished second in Wednesday’s All Sporters (May 3) and Friday’s Sporters (May 5) competitions.

NSAA FNQ Inter-branch rifle shoot results, Tinaroo

ON Saturday, May 6, the National Servicemen’s Association of Australia Tableland branch hosted a successful Nasho inter-branch rifle shoot at Tinaroo.

Twenty shooters, including two ladies, contested the Allen Dean Memorial Shoot competition for three trophies in fine, blustery conditions.

Allen Dean was a Cairns Branch Nasho who passed away on ANZAC Day this year, aged 88 years.

Competition rules established before the commencement of the shoot: .22” Rifle/ Benchrest @ 50m - 15 rounds = 150.15 points; .22”

Rifle/Standing/ unsupported/offhand @ 25m - 10 rounds = 100.10 points; .22”

Pistol/Standing/ unsupported/offhand @ 25m - 10 rounds = 100.10 points - Highest possible score = 350.35 points

Only National Servicemen (nonassociation people included) were eligible to win the Top Marksman Trophy manufactured by Tableland Branch Patron Ray Byrnes.

All total scores, including guests, were considered for each Branch average.

Three Tableland Nashos had success contesting the FNQ Nasho Marksman Trophy; however, seasoned shooter

Rusty Vonarx recorded the highest total score for the disciplines shot (327.6).

Competition organiser Ray Byrnes (298.8) finished second, whilst last year’s competition winner from 12 months ago, Doug Smith (287.4), placed third.

Blake O’Day, the youngest shooter on the day, won The Friends of Nashos Trophy with (245.1) for non-Nashos, having recorded the highest total score of the disciplines shot.

Yungaburra shooter Louise AndersonClemence (231.3) finished second, while Mareeba shooter Serge Venturato (225) was in third place.

Innisfail branch President David Grima (137.1) received the Encouragement Trophy for the shooter who recorded the lowest total score of the disciplines shot.

NSAA Tableland Branch, who fielded 13 shooters (9 Nashos), registered an average score of 246 to finish first, followed in second place by NSAA Innisfail/Babinda/Tully branch (7 Nashos), who recorded an average score of 201, whilst the NSAA Cairns Branch disappointedly did not have any shooters.

After the event, Ray Byrnes thanked hosts Q66 SSAA Atherton Branch Pistol

Club for the use of their range and range officers before he presented trophies to the winners.

He also expressed gratitude to Terry Edmondson (Tableland branch) for supervision of the scoring and to Alma Bensi (Innisfail), who assisted.

Shooters then enjoyed a barbeque meal and social interaction.

The recommended dates for the next inter-branch shoots are: NSAA Innisfail at Kurrimine Beach on Saturday, August 19 and NSAA Tableland on Saturday, November 4, at Ravenshoe.

Tully District and Cassowary Coast junior cricket awards presentation

MARIA GIRGENTI

IN March, the combined junior awards for Tully District Cricket Association, Mission Beach Cricket Club, and Cassowary Coast Cyclones took place at MARCS Park, Mission Beach, to celebrate individual and team achievements during the 2022 - 2023 season.

Tier 2 juniors is a Mission Beach team, Tier 3 juniors is a combined Tully and Mission Beach team, whilst the Cassowary Coast Cyclones field senior teams.

Tully junior cricket awards presentation

Tully Cricket Award winners:

Batting Award: Sebastian Di Mauro

Bowling Award: William Robertson

Champion Player: Clay Chappel

Tully Cricket Far North representative player: Kade Corby

Cassowary Coast Tier 3

Champion Bowler: Jackson Simpson (13 wickets, 9 average)

Champion Bowler: Tadgh McDavitt (13 wickets, 14 average)

Champion Batter: Riley Berge (200 runs)

Champion Player: Jackson Lindsay (178 runs, 7 wickets, 4 catches, 1 run out)

Champion Player: Riley Berge (200

runs, 8 wickets, 1 catch, 2 run outs, 2 stumpings)

Cassowary Coast Tier 2

Champion Player: Archie Walker

Tully Cricket

Champion Batter: Sebastian Di Mauro (96 runs, 7 wickets) - 8 games

Champion Bowler: William Robertson (11 wickets, 6 maiden overs) - 11 games

Champion Player: Clay Chappel (9 wickets, 6 maiden overs and 90 runs)9 games

Tully District Cricket Association President, Jake Robertson with Cassowary Coast Tier 3 players.

Jake Robertson with TDCA Tier 2 champion trophy winners, Sebastian Di Mauro, William Robertson and Clay Chappel.

Jake Robertson with Tully District Cricket Association Tier 2 players.

Jake Robertson with Cassowary Coast Tier 2 champion player, Archie Walker.

Jake Robertson (far right), with Cassowary Coast Tier 3 champion trophy winners Jackson Simpson and Tadhg McDavitt (Bowling) and Riley Berge (Batting).

Jake Robertson (far right) with Cassowary Coast Tier 3 champion player trophy winners, Jackson Lindsay and Riley Berge.

FNQ National Servicemen’s inter-branch rifle shoot competitors, including the three trophy winners at Tinaroo.

Tully Tigers’ senior rugby league teams go down to Innisfail in the Cassowary Coast derby

TULLY Tigers’ rugby league teams faced Innisfail Leprechauns in the local derby last Saturday at Callendar Park.

Innisfail registered a 32 - 18 win over Tully in the A-grade game. Tully’s try scorers: Maximus Patullo, Ponepate Tongia and Baptiste Fabre. Goals: Baptiste Fabre 3.

Innisfail’s try scorers: Abraham Waireg-Ingui 3, Ashton Galea, James Clark and Tamati Huirama. Goals: Michael Morton 4.

In a nail-biter with both teams locked up, in the dying seconds of the Reserve-grade game, with the scores locked up, Innisfail’s Christopher Brown slotted a screamer field goal right on the siren to break the deadlock and snatch one point on their Cassowary Coast rivals.

Tully’s try scorers: Jeremy Dickman 2, Zackary Ketchell and Louis Carlaw. Goals: Luke Fitzgerald 3.

Innisfail’s try scorers: Jackson Laza, Hakeem Mooka and Stewart Ingui 2. Goals: Jezareel Heron-Jia 1 and Cameron Anning 2.

Despite Tully holding an early lead in the Under 18 game, Innisfail launched a solid comeback to defeat the Tigers by six.

Tully’s try scorers: Logan Deloryn, Benjamin Roebuck, Jai Hawkins 2 and Shadrach Guligo. Goal: Phillip Coppens.

Innisfail’s try scorers: Kenneth Banu 2, Vincent Anau, Logan Peach and Elias Johnson. Goals: Xapheniah Tanner 3 and 1 penalty goal.

Results - CDRL Round 6 fixtures - May 13 - 14

A-Grade

Innisfail 32 def Tully 18

Mossman-Port Douglas 38 def Innisfail 16

Cairns Kangaroos 32 def Ivanhoe Knights 18

Mareeba 32 def Atherton 16

Yarrabah 34 def Edmonton 26

Cairns Brothers 48 def Southern Suburbs 14

Bye: Mossman-Port Douglas

FNQRL A-Grade ladder - Round 6: Cairns Kangaroos 10, Ivanhoe Knights 8, Innisfail 8, Cairns Brothers 8, Mossman-Port Douglas 8, Yarrabah 8, Edmonton 6, Tully 5, Mareeba 4, Atherton 3 and Southern Suburbs

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Reserve-Grade

Innisfail 23 def Tully 22

Cairns Kangaroos 42 def Ivanhoe Knights 24

Atherton 18 def Mareeba 14

Edmonton 46 def Yarrabah 10

Cairns Brothers 54 def Southern Suburbs 6 Under 18

Innisfail 28 def Tully 22

Ivanhoe Knights 32 def Kangaroos 26

Mareeba 26 def Atherton 20

Edmonton 44 def Yarrabah 6

Cairns Brothers 48 def Southern Suburbs 12

Bye: Cairns Kangaroos

This Saturday, Queensland Cup action returns to Tully Showgrounds as the eight-placed Northern Pride is up against Souths Logan Magpies, currently sitting second, in Round 9 of the HostPlus Cup.

Both teams will be fired up as both teams are fresh off wins last Saturday, as Souths Logan registered a thrilling 20 - 14 victory at home over Tweed Seagulls, whilst Northern Pride clung on for a narrow 32 - 30 win over the Western Clydesdales.

The Hastings Deering Colts game kicks off at 4.00 pm, followed by the Host Plus Cup at 6.00 pm.

In Round 7 of FNQRL fixtures, Tully Tigers have a bye, whilst Innisfail Leprechauns teams travel to Cairns for a Sunday afternoon clash with Cairns Brothers at Stan Williams Park.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

Baptiste Fabre, a try scorer for Tully in the A-grade game against Innisfail.

In the A-grade game, Fabien Tauli (with ball) looked for a gap in the Innisfail defence.

Tully’s Logan Deloryn scored a try against Innisfail in the Under 18s match.

Ben Roebuck found the try line for Tully in the Under 18s game.

Tully’s Samuael Ulutui (with ball) made a strong surge up the middle in the Reservegrade clash.

Tully Reserve-grade player Jeremy Dickman (with ball) scored a double against Innisfail.

Junior soccer stars lit up Castor Park, Mourilyan

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

HUNDREDS of junior teams converged on Castor Park, Mourilyan, on May 6 and kicked off their season as Innisfail hosted the Mareeba Bulls.

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, and 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.

Tully Flames Junior Football Club has started the season strongly with 73 players.

The club’s 2023 - 2024 committee is Kate Mason (President), Kaitlyn Marsilio (Vice President), Rachael Hodgson (Secretary), Tim Wilcox (Treasurer) and Stephanie Grimaz (Registrar).

In 2023, the club’s sponsors are Tully Welding Works, Agape Family Dental, Bonassi’s Quarry, Durighello Welding and Tully Sugar.

On Thursdays, only 27 youngsters aged 3 - 5 years attend Squirts training with coaches Jesse Barra, Dom Cavallaro and Vinny Palmus.

This season, 17 players make up three teams in the Under 6/7 age group, with Kate Mason, Anthony Marsilio and Jake Robertson as coaches.

Nineteen players make up two teams in Under 8/9, coached by Rachael Hodgson, Alicia Johnston, Ben and Rebecca Watson, whilst ten players make up one team in the Under 10/11 age group coached by Lani Miller and Tim Wilcox.

The remaining age groups attend training sessions in Tully on Thursday afternoons from 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm, with games played at Castor Park, Mourilyan, on Saturdays.

Innisfail Tigers Soccer Club has 81 juniors registered, who make up five Under 6/7 teams, three Under 8/9 teams and three Under 10/11/12 teams.

Coaches for the 2023 season are as follows: Jade Melvin, Mark Nucifora, Chris Wray and Tyrone Gil

(Under 6/7); Steven Tanti, Evan Coppin, Michael Blair, Donny Ferrau, Mark Brischetto and Aaron Forsyth (Under 8/9) and Steve Bailey and David Marks (Under 10/11/12).

Their 2023 - 2024 committee is Steven Tanti (President), David Marks (Vice-President), Tahyne Gil (Treasurer), Amy Wray/Rebecca Sapuppo (Secretary) and Lexie Shorney (Registrar).

Team training sessions occur on Wednesday afternoons from 5.15 pm - 6.15 pm at Goondi Combined Sports Complex (bottom fields).

Mission Beach Blue and Mareeba Bulls Under 8/9 junior teams.

Boogan Dingoes (white) and Boogan Barras (green) Under 6/7 teams.

Coach Aaron Forsyth with the Innisfail Tigers Under 8/9 Team 3.

Coaches Alicia Johnston and Rachael Hodgson with the Tully Hurricanes Under 8/9 team.

Boogan Dolphins and Mission Beach 2 Under 6/7 teams.

Mission Beach Football Club President Jason Monteforte with Mission Beach 1 Under 8/9 team.

SPORT

Tully and Innisfail, junior rugby league teams, claimed wins over Redlynch and Mareeba

Goals: Ashton Stepanoff, Reece Harris, Jack Croatto and Leo Mauloni 2.

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

FNQ Rugby League junior results:

Round 4 - May 12 - 13

Under 13

Innisfail 34 def Redlynch 30

Yarrabah 32 def Tully 22

Mossman 18 def Mareeba 8

Cairns Kangaroos Gold 46 def Ivanhoe Knights 0

Cairns Brothers 22 def Edmonton 4

Bye: Cairns Kangaroos Blue

Under 14

Tully 32 def Mareeba 12

Innisfail 64 def Redlynch 6

Edmonton 54 def Southern Suburbs 4

Cairns Kangaroos 50 def Ivanhoe Knights 0

Bye: Cairns Brothers

Under 15

Tully 48 def Mareeba 6

Cairns Brothers 46 def Innisfail 8

Southern Suburbs 20 def Edmonton 6

Cairns Kangaroos Gold 38 def Ivanhoe Knights 10

Bye: Cairns Kangaroos Blue

Under 16

Cairns Brothers 16 def Innisfail 12

Cairns Kangaroos 20 drew with Ivanhoe Knights 20

Redlynch 34 def Edmonton 12

Bye: Mareeba

MARIA GIRGENTI

IN Round 4 of FNQ junior rugby league fixtures, Tully Tigers’ and Innisfail Brothers teams were in action at Alley Park, Gordonvale and Jones Park, Cairns.

Tully’s Under 14 team had a dominant second half. They claimed a solid 32 - 12 win over Mareeba, whilst the Under 15 team finished with a dominant 48 - 6 victory over Mareeba at Jones Park.

Tully’s Under 14 try scorers: Alexander Greenwood

2, Jayden Wilson, Lance Ivey 2 and Kaebel Bauer.

Goals: Riley Berge 4.

Tully’s Under 15 try scorers included: Miki Toquero

2, Bailey Wiltshire, Tyrell Forbes 2, Reggae Dorego, Nicholas Muriata and Jaxson Taylor. Goals: Billy Helion

4, Mitchell Davis 1 and Jaxson Taylor 1.

At Alley Park, Innisfail’s Under 14 team crushed Redlynch 64 - 6, whilst Innisfail’s Under 13 team registered a 34 - 30 victory over Redlynch.

Innisfail’s Under 13 try scorers included: Jaaziniah David, Zaeden Kitching-Ely 2, Marlion Swain and Noah Rossi.

Innisfail’s Under 14 try scorers included: Julian Santarossa, Reece Harris, Declan Coffey, Jack Croatto

2, Cody Dunford, Leo Mauloni 4 and Tallis Barba.

Tully’s Under 14 team had a solid win over Mareeba last Saturday in Cairns.

Tully Tigers’ and Mareeba Gladiators’ Under 14 teams in action at Jones Park. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

A Tully Tigers player is met with a wall of Mareeba defence in the Under 14 game. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

Tully and Mareeba Under 14 teams break after a scrum. Photo: Kerry Anderson.

SPORT

Former Tully netballer, Sasha-May Flegler, starred in the Queensland Under 17 team who finished as National Champions

National Netball Championships held last month at CDU Stadium in Marrara, north of Darwin.

The 38th edition of the championships featured two teams from each state and territory who competed across six days.

Following last year’s Nissan State Titles in Brisbane, selectors initially picked a total of 57 athletes across both squads, and both squads identified travelling teams of 12 players each.

Both teams also featured four training partners.

Flegler, who played in the centre position for the entire semi-final and final, was part of the undefeated Under 17 Queensland team who triumphed with a two-goal victory over defending champions New South Wales.

Led by 32 goals from Tia Crombie, the Rebecca Stower-coached Queensland team overcame a slow start to win the gold medal match, 42 - 40.

MARIA GIRGENTI

FORMER Tully netball star Sasha-May Flegler, who played for the Northern Mendi Rays club at last year’s Nissan State Titles, gained selection in this year’s Queensland 17 and Under squad.

Netball Queensland (NQ) selectors named the 17 and Under and 19 and Under teams who competed at the

Tia Molo and Flegler (centre) provided attacking impetus from the midcourt, which enabled Crombie and goal-attack Kirra Tappenden to keep the score ticking over.

In the semi-final, Queensland snatched a thrilling two-point victory over Western Australia in double extra time.

Results:

Round 1: Qld 70 def Northern Territory 7

Round 2: Qld 43 def Victoria 28

Round 3: Qld 33 def South Australia 25

Round 4: Qld 45 def Western Australia

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Round 5: Qld 42 def Tasmania 17

Round 6: Qld 40 def New South Wales 34

Round 7: Qld 43 def Australian Capital

Territory 23

Semi-final: Qld 45 def Western Australia

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After their team’s gold-medal winning performance at the National Netball Championships in Darwin, Flegler is

one of seven from Queensland’s 17 and Under squad who have earned selection in the National Pathways Squad.

Flegler will play alongside Ellie Brice, Holly Comyns, Jada Delaney, Gemma Huchings, Tia Molo and Kirra Tappenden.

A panel of Netball Australia’s Pathway Head Coach Anita Keelan, chair of selectors Michelle Wilkins and selector Jacqui Illman picked these squads.

During the July school holidays, the National Pathways Squad athletes will participate in training camps organised by Netball Australia at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra.

Lessons

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

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.

Thursdays State School.

Sasha-May Flegler, played centre in the Queensland Under 17 team at the National Netball Championships in Brisbane. Photo: Netball Queensland.

Sasha-May Flegler, was part of the championship winning Queensland Under 17 netball team at the National Championships. Netball Queensland. Photo: Netball Queensland.

Sasha-May Flegler (middle), former Firebird Leanne Guthrie (left) and the Honourable Shannon Fentiman MP, after Queensland’s Under 17 team dress presentation. Photo: Netball Queensland.

Fishing News

RoLy Newton

UNFORTUNATELY, we just experienced another wet and windy weekend, with all fishing confined to the estuaries and freshwater. I am writing this report on Monday, and I can see a brief drop in the wind forecast for tomorrow. I can feel a cold coming on and will try to get out to the islands for a quick fish. Hopefully, if I target some of the more eastern islands headlands, such as forty foot, I can manage an early-season Spanish Mackerel. There should also be some nice Queenfish around, and maybe a Fingermark or Coral Trout will succumb to a vibe or soft plastic. All these species, plus Trevally and School Mackerel, should be plentiful now that the water temperatures are finally dropping.

Of course, this is at the expense of a drop in Barramundi and Mangrove Jack numbers; however, last year, I found that targeting Barra during the periods of rising temperatures, I had some great results through the winter months.

Last weekend Saturday was wet and windy, making fishing the estuaries difficult. Some Mangrove Jacks and Barra were caught; however, most anglers found the going fairly tough.

The sheltered waters in the Hinchinbrook Channel offered the best opportunities, with some nice Barra and Mangrove Jacks coming from the sheltered central sections.

The snags in the estuaries are now starting to attract the schools of Pikey Bream, which often sit up high in the structure. I have heard some anglers remark that they rarely catch Jacks and Barra when the Bream are present; however, I have found the opposite and get excited, considering the Pikey Bream a great sign.

The reports coming from those that fished the freshwater reaches of the rivers and creeks were varied. Plenty of reports of Barramundi; however, managing a solid hook-up was challenging, which is typical behaviour when the water temperatures have dropped. A few sunny days and the Barra will come back on the bite. I have found that targeting the Barra in the mid to late afternoon when the water temperatures have risen will give better results.

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Last weekend, a few anglers targeted Sooty Grunter and Jungle Perch in the smaller feeder creeks. Again the fishing was better in the afternoon, with some nice fish caught mostly on soft plastic lures such as the smaller Cast Prodigy. These are excellent paddle tail soft plastics with a deadly action; the tail will wobble on the slowest of retrieves.

The mud crabs have been relatively consistent, with most boats managing a reasonable feed for an overnight set. The pots are full of undersized crabs. It’s just a case of sorting through them until you find the legal ones.

Looking forward to the weather this coming weekend, most of the forecast are for 10 to 15 knots on Saturday, with the wind rising to 15 to 20 knots late Sunday afternoon. Hopefully, this will allow the larger boats to target the islands and inshore reefs. The smaller early morning incoming tide will suit targeting Barra and Mangrove Jacks in the estuaries.

Another great family-orientated alternative would be to pump a few yabbies on the afternoon low and then fish for whiting, Bream or Flathead during the afternoon run in tide.

Either side of the mid-morning high tide would be a great time to target a Spanish or School Mackerel around the islands.

Good Fishing

Roly Newton

Tackle World Tully

TIDE TIMES

LUCINDA MAY

JOHNSTONE RIVER MAY

HULL HEADS MAY

Dallas Sutton with a Jungle Perch caught on a Zerek ‘Absolute Shrimp’.

SPORT

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Kingdom Boxing Draws a Crowd to Ingham

SARI RUSSO

EACH year the crowd gets bigger and bigger. Last Saturday night, Kingdom Boxing drew a seven-hundred-plus crowd to Andy's Roadhouse in Ingham.

There were some outstanding bouts on show during the night. The talent on display started with juniors from as young as ten years of age and went up to the elite senior boxers.

Kingdom Boxing would like to congratulate the Australian Boxing Council (ABC) fighters for the way they represented their club. Damien and Dwayne deserve to be commended for their incredible teamwork. ABC were a blessing, and so were their boxers. The SEQ boys walked away with three of the five gold cups and two very close runner-up silver ones.

"I hope you guys enjoyed the

country's hospitality. We would love to have the ABC team up this way again in the future," said Dean Poppi from Kingdom Boxing.

We at Australian Boxing Council are very proud of the performances of:

• Calvin Jensen, who won the main event

• Dominic Bailey, who won his bout

• Coen Watson, who also won his bout

• Noah Mclachlan and Stefan who both lost their bouts on very close split decisions

"Couldn't be more proud of Danny Spina. He has lost 28kg since joining the Gym. He suffered a back injury a week before his pre-matched bout and was doubting whether he would be able to fight on the night. But he healed up 100%, fronted up, and was part of a great bout with Taigin from the Dreams

Gym. Both boys put on a great show of grit and determination well done and congrats on the win Taigin. It was well deserved," said Mr Poppi from Kingdom Boxing.

The Australian Boxing Council would like to thank Dean Poppi from Kingdom Boxing and the Sunstate Amateur Boxing League Inc for making the event happen and for their commitment to future bouts. They already have events in the works.

Kingdom Boxing would like to thank all of our incredible sponsors, attending clubs, local and regional communities, the Australian Boxing Council and the crew at Sunstate Boxing for another successful event.