Wet Tropic Times, 2023, October 12, Newspaper Edition

Police honoured fallen comrades on National Police Remembrance Day

MARIA GIRGENTI

QUEENSLAND police officers and staff from the Cassowary Coast Patrol Group marched solemnly up the main street of Innisfail, before a service at Mother of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Innisfail, to remember and honour their fallen comrades on September 29, National Police Remembrance Day (NPRD).

The service commenced with a procession by clergy, band members Marc Darveniza (pipes), Cameron Ferguson (drum major), David Cornish (Tenor drums), senior officers led by marshall Constable Andrew Marr and flag bearers, Constables Kevin Swinburn, Shaun Nicolaas, Kellen Briggs and Senior PLOs Michael Sands and Stacey Kneubuhler, and the singing of the Australian National Anthem.

Father Hilary Flynn welcomed the congregation, reiterated the importance of this day on the policing calendar and started with the opening prayer.

Assistant Commissioner Brett Schafferius then read the Commissioner of Police Address on behalf of Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll APM.

Acting Inspector Brett Jenkins read the Honourable Mention of Queensland Police officers and staff members who had died in the past year, and moments of silence observed for each.

Acting Senior Sergeant Mark Cini, Innisfail Police Station, read The Roll of Honour for those killed in Australia and Australasian regions in the past year.

As Sergeant Cini read the names, Acting Senior

Sergeant Ali Duggan and Administration Officer Juliane Corica lit the candle as a symbol of the Christian belief in eternal life and silence observed.

The QPS acknowledged the dedicated service of all staff members, retired and serving police officers who had passed away from injury/illness, and those killed in the line of duty in the past 12 months both in Queensland, nationwide and across the Pacific region.

This year marks the 34th anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day services, which has taken place in regional centres throughout Queensland since 1989.

NPRD, which takes place annually in September, marks the Feast of Saint Michael (the Archangel), Patron Saint of Police, who always fought evil.

In the history of the Queensland Police Service, 150 police officers have sacrificed their lives whilst on duty since 1861.

As piper Marc Darveniza played the Lament, QPS members, community organisations and members of the public laid wreaths and rose petals, as the hymn 'How Great Thou Art' played and an offering collected to support the work of Police Legacy.

Acting Senior Constable Ali Duggan recited The Police Ode before Sounding of the Requiescat, a minute's silence and the affirmation.

Retired Sergeant Michael Harris then handed over the Memorial Baton on behalf of all retired officers to junior officer Constable Andrew Marr, who accepted it on behalf of all current QPS members.

The baton hand-over is a symbol of policing moving to enable the protection of society in each new age.

After Detective Sergeant Mathew Mattock read the Police Prayer, the service concluded with the recovery of flags, and then those in attendance enjoyed light refreshments at the Parish Centre.

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Restoring the Supernatural

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WHEN we read the book of Acts, we see many miracles occurring.

From Jesus's (Christ's) ministry, the believers became known as 'Christians,' and from them arose what we know today as the Body of Christ 'The church'. Evidenced in the early Church were the supernatural miracles that Jesus performed; Jesus even stated that we, 'the church,' will do greater things than He.

I tell you that whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these because I am going to the Father.

John

14:12 NIV

The signs and wonders Jesus demonstrated drew many to Him. He became famous throughout Israel, and word spread because of his supernatural acts.

When you think of the modern-day Church, What do you think of? What is the Church known for?

The modern-day Church is known for singing, praying, helping others, volunteering and meeting the needs of others—most often physical needs, for example, giving food and clothing to those in need.

When we look at the Church in the Book of Acts and the modern-day Church, we often see two completely

different churches. In one Church, the supernatural is evident; in others, the 'acts of man' dominate.

It's time that the supernatural is restored in the modern-day Church. We need to fix what is lacking. How did we stray so far from what Jesus established?

We need to be known again as the Church of the supernatural, to be known as a place that sees all the same miracles that Jesus did and even greater!

So, how do we move in the supernatural? Firstly, by being filled with the Holy Spirit and obeying what the Spirit says.

Jesus's Apostles failed to do deliverance the first time due to a lack of faith (no intimacy with God).

We must build our relationship with Christ by communicating in a quiet time with him alone (this is often called going to meet with God in the secret place).

Many times in scripture, Jesus went away alone to pray before miracles, signs and wonders took place the next day.

And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name, they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; [18] they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well."

Mark 16:17-18 NIV

Band members led the procession of QPS officers and staff from the Cassowary Coast Patrol Group, who marched their way up Rankin Street, Innisfail on NPRD.

The flag party at the front of the NPRD procession in Innisfail.

During the church service, members of the QPS laid floral tributes and scattered rose petals.

Current and former QPS officers, staff and volunteers after the NPRD service.

Environmental benefits ignored as Parliament rejects Biofuels Bill

ON BEHALF OF NICK DAMETTO | KAP DEPUTY LEADER AND HINCHINBROOK MP

QUEENSLAND'S ethanol and biofuels industries have been dealt a significant blow as both major parties, and surprisingly even the Greens, voted against Katter's Australian Party's (KAP) Liquid Fuel Supply (Minimum Biobased Petrol Content) Amendment Bill 2022 (the Bill).

The Bill offered a potential lifeline to Queensland's struggling ethanol and biofuels industry. Its rejection raises concerns about the missed opportunities for Queensland's economic growth and environmental sustainability in ethanol, sugar cane and grain production.

Hinchinbrook MP and KAP Deputy Leader, Nick Dametto first introduced the Bill into the Queensland Parliament in October 2022. The Bill sought to strengthen Queensland's biofuels industry by increasing penalties for fuel retailers that fail to comply with the State's four per cent bio-based petrol mandate, which has never been achieved since being implemented in 2017.

Secondly, the Bill sought to assure consumers that the E10 they choose to purchase for their vehicle actually contains a minimum quantity of ethanol (nine per cent). Currently, there is no floor value for ethanol content in E10, and the fuel could have as little as one per cent ethanol.

The Hinchinbrook MP said he introduced the Bill not only because of its environmental benefits of reducing greenhouse gas emissions but because it would also support regional economies and communities by providing an increased market for locally grown crops.

"Producers such as the Dalby BioRefinery have been crying out for State Government support. The KAP has always backed ethanol in Queensland, and that is why we put together this simple piece of legislation.

"The four per cent ethanol mandate has never been met and there have

been a number of exemptions given. In fact, up to a quarter of all retailers in Queensland currently have an exemption for not selling four per cent bio-based petrol from the total volume of all petrol sold," Mr Dametto said.

"Not one fine has been handed out to those larger retailers who have failed to comply with the mandate, and that is why KAP introduced two amendments within this legislation.

"The first amendment was to double the fines for those larger, non-compliant retailers. This would send a strong message to those deliberately rorting the system. Secondly, consumers who choose to do the right thing by the environment and want to support the grain and sugar industry should be assured that when they purchase E10, they are getting at least nine per cent ethanol in that fuel.

"Currently, in Queensland, there is no floor in the ethanol content in bio-based fuels, meaning E10 could contain as little as one per cent ethanol. New South

Wales has a floor of nine per cent and a ceiling of ten per cent, which is also easy to achieve in Queensland.

"Tonight, it was pretty disappointing that I had to respond to several Liberal and Labor MPs who had obviously not even bothered to read the legislation. The errors and misconceptions included everything from getting the actual penalty amounts incorrect through to spreading blatant falsities about E10 in Queensland and how small businesses would be adversely impacted.

"The Bill was very straightforward and wouldn't have impacted on smaller retailers at all. Mum and dad service stations are already automatically exempt from the mandate under the existing legislation and guidelines.

"Thank you to the Member for Mirani and the Member for Noosa, who both saw this Bill for what it was and voted with KAP.

"As for the others, both sides of Parliament, united in their negligence, have done a huge disservice to

Queensland and our State's biofuels industry by misinterpreting this Bill. I am not sure how either of their constituents and political supporters from the sugar cane growing regions will feel about their decision."

KAP Member for Hill, Shane Knuth MP, said the Bill was so simple and uncomplicated that it should have been a no brainer to support.

"It does not disadvantage small retail fuel operators who remain exempt under the current legislation," he said.

"All it does is simply ensure that Queenslanders are getting what they pay for and retailers promoting E10 are actually supplying E10 mixed fuel with at least nine per cent ethanol.

"The Government not supporting this Bill sends a clear message that all their posturing on a clean future for Queenslanders is just an act."

The rejection of the Bill comes as a significant setback for both the ethanol industry and Queensland's broader goals of environmental responsibility.

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Hinchinbrook Shire: National Police Remembrance Day

LAST Friday, September 29, Police officers and staff remembered and honoured their fallen on national police Remembrance Day. This year marks the 34th anniversary of the

National Police Remembrance Day services. The service was held at the Ingham Holy Trinity Anglican Church. This year, two extra candles were lit to honour and remember Constable Matthew Arnold and Constable Rachel McCrow.

The commissioner of Police's address was read by acting Inspector Graeme Paterson. A morning tea at the Conroy Hall followed the service.

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The essence of Hinchinbrook birdlife displayed at TYTO Regional Art Gallery

DR BIANKA VIDONJA BALANZATEGUI

BIRDS of a kaleidoscope of colours, in various settings are impressively represented in a range of mediums at the 8th Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards Exhibition, which opened on Friday, 6 October, at the TYTO Regional Art Gallery. The exhibition was a resounding success, with many high-quality entries in most categories.

The exhibition always attracts substantial sponsorship, and this year, 77 works of 52 artists, including 17 local artists, both emerging and established, are exhibited. Celebrating the best in current practices across a number of media, the Awards are designed to celebrate, inspire, and create awareness of birdlife within the Hinchinbrook region.

About 150 people attended, including many visitors from out of town who appreciated the ample seating on the lawn in front of the gallery, the bar operated by the Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook and tasty canapes.

A recent pleasant enhancement to

exhibition opening nights has been the provision of music, a talented young solo violinist on this occasion.

The MC on the night was Councilor Wallis Skinner. At the same time, Councilor Donna Marbelli, local art practitioner Dr Ann Vardanega and professional artist Ruth Chaplain were judges.

Ruth Chaplain is the daughter of former councillor Sherry Kaurila and Mauno (Doc) Kaurila. She lives on a cattle station near Cloncurry, from where she practices her art and conducts a business: Chaplain Creative.

Ruth said of the exhibition that "the annual Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards showcased a remarkable array of artwork, demonstrating both the diversity and the exquisite beauty of bird life at Tyto. The pieces I had the privilege to judge were of an exceptionally high standard, a testament to the talent and dedication of the artists. Each piece conveyed the essence of Tyto's birds in different ways, which made the judging process tricky. Having the other two judges involved made the process

thoroughly enjoyable and I thank the Hinchinbrook Shire Council for having me!"

Nick Dametto MP also remarked on the high quality of the exhibition.

Comments from those in attendance reflected great interest in and admiration of the artworks and genuine appreciation of such an enjoyable evening to celebrate the exhibiting artists and their work.

Winners of the various categories were:

Painting: Azure Kingfisher by Michael Ferris

Watercolour: Wandering Whistling Duck by Heather Byrne

Mixed Media: Catch of the Day by Pete Marshall

Digital Media: TYTO's Feather by John Benfer

Works on Paper: Tooth Billed Bowerbird by Valerie Keenan

Photography: Yellow Honeyeater by Wally Beresford

Ceramics: Bonding by Carolyn Brumby

Sculptural Form: Far Eastern Curlews by Sally Moroney

Youth: Vibrant Harmony by Hamish Darvenza

Local Artist: Depth & Harmony 1 by Sharon Cislowski

Open Award: All about the bling by Helen Thrift Brooks

It is possible to view the exhibition in Tyto Gallery daily from 10 to 4 until Sunday, 29 October 2023 (public holidays excepted).

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What Culture is Australia?

SARI RUSSO | BA SOCIAL WORK

ONE of the things I consider a lot in our modern days in Australia is what are the core foundations of our culture. Is there a shared culture we all work towards, believe in and value that makes us all Australian? Is there a culture shared by First Nations, Second Nations, and more recent immigrants?

I am sure you have all been listening to the news reports on the war that has broken out between Israel and Hamas. And perhaps you have already picked a side. But can you, as an Australian, walk together with a fellow Australian if your core values are fundamentally different?

I am asking if it is a core Australian value to believe it is OK for Hamas to have kidnapped and slaughtered young children alongside the older demographic they also killed.

Just this week, we saw pro-Palestine/Hamas supporters walking to the Sydney Opera House wearing the colours of Palestine and waving flags and supporting Hamas while many Australians are now sharing their support of the Jewish nation of Israel.

In Australia, we celebrate being multicultural, but in my opinion, there are elements of different cultures that do not work well collaboratively. Were Australia to ever erupt into a civil war would one side believes it is OK to slaughter innocents to achieve their goals?

The history of Jews in Jerusalem goes back to before Christ, and the region was predominantly Jewish until the Jews were dispersed around the area due to the Jewish-Roman wars not long after the birth and death of Christ. And then, the Roman Empire took hold of the territory.

There was a significant period when the area was no longer predominantly Jewish and after the land changed hands a few times, it wasn’t until 1948 that the land was conquered by the British who then established the State of Israel.

It was back in 1948, when the first Arab/ Israeli war was started, 75,000 Palestinians were displaced from the area currently occupied by Israel. So, is the displacement that occurred 75 years ago justifying what is happening now, or is there more we need to know?

As Israel does not control Gaza, Hamas does, I assume it is not due to poor leadership from the Israeli government that there must be more to the story. I cannot believe that Australians are OK with cold blooded murder.

Mission Arts Welcomes New Management Committee

CONGRATULATIONS and Thank

You to the incoming Mission Arts Management Committee. These individuals have stepped forward to lead Mission Arts for the upcoming year and were elected at the AGM, held on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

Returning members include Neil Clarke (President), Don Sanderson (Vice-President), IreneMartin Braddick (Secretary), Simon Linden (Treasurer) and Committee Members Sally Moroney, Brigitte Mackenzie-Wright, and Yoko Yasui.

New members include Christine Bluett (Assistant Secretary), Trudy Horniblow (Assistant Treasurer) and Marylyn Pett (Committee Member).

We thank each of these individuals for their ongoing volunteer contributions - including

time, talent and energy - to further the strategic vision and ongoing operational needs of the Mission Beach Community Arts Centre.

Cassowary Coast Business Women's Network networking event

MARIA GIRGENTI

IN August, Cassowary Coast Business Women's Network hosted a networking event at Mission Beach Resort, where a group of women shared ideas, advice and tools on how to be successful in business and overcome challenges.

CCBWN Vice President Kerry from Kerry Clow Consulting facilitated the small group discussions, and this event highlighted the heart of CCBWN and one of the core reasons why it exists.

With the support of like-minded women in business and the sharing of ideas/processes that have worked for them, you can achieve so much more.

Women supporting women is what CCWBN is all about. Feedback received on the night included, "there was such a great diversity of businesses. I am

so inspired now and filled with ideas to improve my business."

A few solutions discussed included:

- Focus on promoting your value rather than just your price point

- Know your technology and keep it up to date

- Eat the frog for breakfast (do the hard task first to avoid procrastination)

- Take dance breaks to shift your energy

- Coffee with the boss - have one-on-one casual chats with your staff to learn about any issues the office may have

- Weekly toolkits - wins/challenges/learnings - to build trust amongst staff

- ask your staff to provide testimonials to help with recruitment

A few key points for success are:

- have firm boundaries (professional and personal)

- build relationships with your clients and customers and personalise your service

- personalise your story

- engage external support when you need it

- be proud of being a woman in business

Gitta Yelds from Gitta's Bookkeeping & BAS Services won the business card draw and was last month's event sponsor.

CCBWN wanted to thank all who attended, shared their ideas, asked questions and connected with other women to make it a thoroughly enjoyable and informative evening.

Mission Arts Management Committee (2023-2024)

Ladies who attended CCBWN’s networking event at Mission Beach Resort.

Discussions of ideas took place between women who attended CCBWN’s networking event in August.

Local women networked and discussed ideas/ strategies on how to be successful in business.

A group of local businesswomen enjoyed exchanging ideas and laughs around the table.

Get Ready Hinchinbrook… and WIN, Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities, and Aussie Bird Count

Council Staff Get Ready Planning, preparation and training are well underway for Council to be ready to support the community during natural disasters, as we approach the 2023-2024 disaster season.

30 staff members recently participated in refresher training sessions on skills needed to support, inform and assist the community before, during and after disasters such as floods and cyclones.

When it comes to extreme weather events in Queensland, it is not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’.

Council’s disaster management and preparedness display is set up at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library (73-75 McIlwraith Street Ingham) for the month of October 2023

Make sure you pop in to pick up your disaster preparedness information and resources, to help you and your family get ready.

for important information and tips on being prepared for events such as flooding, cyclones, heatwaves and bushfires.

Tender closes 2.00pm Friday 3 November 2023. Further information is available by downloading the tender documents via Council’s website, Current Procurement and Tenders page.

Register for the Aussie Bird Count

Make a difference for bird conservation by giving a moment of your time to count the birds that are counting on you.

yards, backyards, courtyards, parks and play areas to count how many birds they see to provide a snapshot of Australia’s more common bird species.

It is a fun, simple and safe activity observing nature, which is proven to provide benefits to mental health and wellbeing.

Get Ready Hinchinbrook… and WIN!!

This week is Get Ready Queensland Week (Monday 9 October to Sunday 15 October 2023), which means it is time for Hinchinbrook Shire residents to get ready and prepare their households for the upcoming severe weather season.

Being ready will make a world of difference to you and the people you care about during and after a disaster or emergency event.

Households that are well prepared before natural disasters occur, are more resilient and are able to recover faster. There will also be fun activities for the kids, as well as the opportunity to win an NRGVault Portable Power Station – such a handy addition to your household disaster preparedness and emergency kit!

Be sure to ask for your entry when you visit the preparedness stall at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library during Get Ready Week, and keep an eye on the Hinchinbrook Disaster Information Facebook page

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Date: Friday 27 October 2023

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

Where: TYTO Conference and Events Centre 73-75 McIlwraith Street Ingham QLD 4850

Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities

Attention Local Suppliers, Contractors and Service Providers

Keep up to date with opportunities available through Council by visiting the Current Procurement and Tender Opportunities page on our website.

Current opportunities include:

• HSC 23/20 - DRFA Preferred Supplier Arrangement.

Tender closes 2.00pm Monday 30 October 2023; and

• HSC 20/19 - Management of Green Waste Services.

Participate in the Aussie Bird Count during Bird Week in October and use your observation skills for a 20 minute period to make a simple but important contribution to Birdlife Australia’s conservation initiatives.

Each year people across the country head out to their front

Collecting this data at the same time each year allows us to look at the trends in our bird communities over time. Think of birds as a barometer for nature, as their health and wellbeing is one of nature’s best indicators.

Download the Aussie Bird Count app and get involved or learn more at www. aussiebirdcount.org. au and join the flock for Australia’s largest citizen science project – Aussie Bird Count.

Image: Staff participating in disaster training sessions.

Image: Council’s disaster management and preparedness display located at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library.

North Barrier Branch Surf Life Saving Carnival

FORREST Beach Surf Life Saving Club held the North Barrier Branch Carnival last weekend with participants from Sarina, Eimeo, Mackay, Ayr, Townsville’s Picnic Bay and Arcadian Surf Life Saving Clubs descending on the Hinchinbrook

region. The Forrest Beach Surf life Saving Club came in third overall.

Competitors from ages under eight nippers to masters competed in a range of beach and water events, showcasing lifesaving skills in the swim, board race, rescue tube race, ironman and woman events, beach flags and sprints, as

well as the favoured team events in the beach relay, board relay, swim teams and the Cameron relay.

Saturday was a big day for the U8s as,

for some, it was their very first carnival. Unfortunately, the weather on Sunday shortened the activities, but it was a fantastic experience for all involved.

Be health smart

October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

PLEASE support locals going through Cancer.

Chemo Chics Breast Cancer Support Group and The Innisfail Breast Cancer Support Groups are for both Women and Men on the Cassowary Coast and in October they raise money for supporting Local Breast Cancer Ladies and Men going through Treatment.

Local shops are participating by having DONATION TINS on their counters.

And also decorate their shops for BREAST CANCER MONTH

Both support groups have Facebook pages you are welcome to look up.

The Oncology Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre in Cairns refers women diagnosed with Breast Cancer to the

explain to patients what will happen to them now that they have received a positive diagnosis. Particularly as it can be very confronting and hard to believe you have been diagnosed.

They explain what will happen to their group members regarding treatments and how the side effects of the drugs will affect their wellbeing and their families. Family members may find it challenging to see their relatives so unwell.

They explain what procedures must be done, what services can be accessed for financial help, and reimbursement for travel and accommodation while visiting Doctors and having treatment in Cairns.

The groups support McGrath Foundation, which provides Breast

Symptoms of Breast Cancer:

• New Lump in the breast or thickening in the breast, especially if in only one breast

• Bloody discharge from the nipple

• Changes in the shape and texture of the nipple

• Redness somewhere on the breasts

• Sore nipples

• Discomfort or swelling in the armpit

• Breast dimpling of the skin

It is estimated that 20,600 Australians were diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2022. That is 1 in 7 women annually.

Debra can be contacted on 0455536574, or Therese can be contacted on 0428188 366

Chemo Chics

Breast Cancer Support Group

Mission Beach, Tully

Cassowary Coast

Contact: Debra Mc Ateer 0455 536 574

Therese Forrest 0428 188 366

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Welcome to the team!

Michael and the team at George & Matilda Eyecare for Innisfail Optical o er comprehensive eye examinations using the latest clinical technology and eyewear solutions, with an extensive range of designer frames & sunglasses from some of the biggest global fashion houses to choose from.

INNISFAIL Optical with George & Matilda welcomes our new Full Time Optometrist, Mike Targett, from Melbourne, to the G&M family.

Originally from New Zealand, Mike graduated from Auckland University in 1992, and his first job was in the Eye department at Auckland Hospital.

After that, he had a choice to move to either Christchurch (earthquake city) or Australia in 1993, so he decided that Melbourne was a better destination. He also worked in Victorian regional towns in collaboration with a cataract surgeon.

Mike decided in 2023 to have a "Sea Change" to experience the everchanging climate and the warmth and character of the people in Far North Queensland. He has not been disappointed.

Mike has been an optometrist for over 30 years and brings an extensive knowledge of Optometry. He is keenly interested in Contact Lenses as he has

worn them for over 40 years.

He is certified to prescribe therapeutic eyedrops for Glaucoma, Dry eye Disease, and other eye problems.

The Practice has an array of technology to test your eyes and check for glaucoma, macula degeneration, and many other eye disorders. And we can refer to specialists for care and surgery if required.

We have an exciting range of quality frames and sunglasses, including Maui Jim Sunglasses, which can also have prescription lenses made in the exact style and clarity as the standard lenses. We also have Nike and Titanium Stepper frames for ladies and men. Titanium will not rust or corrode, which is so important in our climate.

For all of your visual requirements, pop in to see the very friendly and experienced team at Innisfail Optical with George and Matilda.

Innisfail State College Year 12 formal photo

St Clare’s School Tully Year 2 students, winners of a ground-breaking national school mapping competition

MEDIA RELEASE - SHE MAPS/ST CLARE’S SCHOOL, TULLY

ST CLARE’S School, Tully, is the proud recipient of the Classroom Drone Essential Pack, valued at over $2,500, thanks to a winning entry in the national ‘How Cool is your School’ competition. This competition, designed to encourage students to become more aware of the green shade on their school grounds, announced its national winners.

Established in 2019, the annual ‘How

Cool is Your School’ competition is the brainchild of She Maps, a groundbreaking national drone and geospatial education provider, encouraging students to learn mapping skills as young as possible.

The annual competition, run in term two, asked students to calculate the percentage of green infrastructure or green shady space they have at their schools and then challenged them to think of solutions to make their school a little bit greener and more of an inviting space to be in.

Each age group from Under 612+ has prizes awarded for the best map meeting cartographic (mapping) conventions.

“The Year 2 students calculated St Clare’s School Tully has around 18% shade,” said St Clare’s School, Tully Principal Karran Burzacott.

“We have determined planting additional trees, particularly in the play areas used by our younger students, could assist us in making our school a little bit greener.”

“The competition encouraged our

students to think critically about a problem in our school environment and build their mapping skills in this authentic context.

Winning this competition enables us to embark on a learning with drones program in 2024 as part of our focus on developing STEM in our school.”

The prizes are only possible with the generous support of Bennett & Bennett, a long-established South-East Queensland surveying, town planning and spatial solutions organisation.

“They have kindly committed to sponsoring a classroom drone kit and She Maps Classroom Drone Essentials - Online Together program, valued at $3,089 to one lucky Queensland school,” said Mr Mead.

This year, the ‘How Cool is Your School’ Competition surpassed She Maps’ expectations, with 887 individual entries received from schools across Australia.

“The quality and quantity of the entries this year totally surpassed our expectations,” said She Maps CoFounder and Education Director Dr Karen Joyce.

“This competition aims to get as many students engaged and learning mapping conventions from as young an age as possible.

“It is designed to help bring the focus on sustainability and the importance of trees in the school environment.”

From the entries received, the average percentage of shade found at these schools is approximately 25%.

“We aim to continue to collaborate with schools to increase the amount of shade available at their schools, with the hope that all schools can reach 30% by 2030,” said Dr Joyce.

Innisfail State College Year 12 students dressed to impress at their formal held in September.

Photo: Vital Photography.

St Clare’s School, Tully Year 2 class, winners of the school mapping competition, with teacher Georgia Moloney, teacher/librarian, Penelope Irvine and Principal, Karran Burzacott.

Goondi State School and Innisfail East State School leadership team photos

Back row: Goondi State School Principal Tania Kaitara, Elias (school leader), Addison (school leader), William (school leader), Azalea (school leader), Elliot (school leader) and Isireli (school captain). Front row: Salina (school leader), Ariana (sports captain), Jaxon (sports captain), Callum (sports captain), Darcy (sports captain), Fahtisa (sports captain) and Angel (school captain).

Innisfail East State School captains, vice-captains and sports house captains.

COMMUNITY

Loud Shirt Day 2023

ELI Waddell from Tully will once again be raising money for Loud Shirt Day on Friday 20th October – with this being his seventh year taking part.

One to two in every thousand children born in Australia have a significant and permanent hearing loss, and Eli was one of those children. Eli was diagnosed with a hearing loss when he was 9 months old. He initially used hearing aids before being referred to Hear and Say where he received bilateral implants at 16. Now 27 years old, Eli is a muchloved member of his local community and lives a good life.

Eli receives ongoing support from Hear and Say with regular speech therapy lessons and hearing tests. He will need this support to continue to learn to speak clearly and hear properly. Without Hear and Say, Eli would struggle to communicate and to be understood, which is important in helping him live a full life. Eli works at the Mt. Tyson Hotel on Monday’s and Thursday’s and does his volunteer Mail Run every Friday. He also attends Reading Group with his

friends, goes to gym, cooks, and loves to draw. Eli’s love of drawing has resulted in him starting his own business selling his artwork, which he will be launching soon.

Each year, local businesses, schools, kindergarten, and Day Care Centres also get involved – getting loud and raising money. This amazing community continually rallies around and supports Eli year after year, and he is very grateful for this. That is why Eli raises money every year for LOUD SHIRT Day.

It’s his way of saying thank you to Hear

and Say for the ongoing support they provide to him and his family.

This year, Eli is raffling a chest freezer and a $300 meat voucher from Teitzel’s IGA in Tully. The total prize is valued at $700, and tickets are $2 each. Eli will be selling tickets on Sunday morning outside IGA in Tully. He will also be at

Goondi State School Geraldton sport house captains, Callum and Ryan.

the Mt Tyson Pub this Thursday and next Thursday afternoons for the raffles. Eli goal is to raise $3,000 this year. Look out for Eli and his supporters on Friday 20th and shout out if your business is getting loud so he can pop in for a photo. Thanks again Tully and surrounds. We appreciate your support.

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PUBLIC

NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Ingham residents are advised that a Fireworks Display will occur in Rotary Park, Herbert St Ingham at 8pm on Sat 28 Oct 2023.

Please ensure that pets are secured before the

Questions can be directed to Maraka President Kieran Volpe on 0419795189.

PUBLIC NOTICE

ROAD CLOSURE

Ingham residents are advised that road closures will be in place on Lannercost and Herbert Streets, Palm Terrace and surrounding streets from 4pm - 11:30pm on Sat 28 Oct 2023 for the Maraka Procession and Mardi Gras. Detours will be in place to facilitate passage within and through Ingham.

can be viewed on the Ingham Maraka Festival Facebook page.

Questions can be directed to Maraka President Kieran Volpe on 0419795189.

Innisfail Touch Association

Annual General Meeting

Date: Monday 20th November 2023

Time: 6:00pm (general meeting to follow)

Location: Wangan Sports Complex

POSITION VACANT

A position has become available at the Tully Community Preschool and Kindergarten for a Cleaner.

The position is a Casual based contract starting Wednesday 18th October 2023, minimum 10 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Ideal Applicants will have:-

• An ability to work unsupervised

• An ability to utilise heavy/awkward cleaning equipment

BISBAL, Marjorie Elizabeth

Allan, Stephen and Family, would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended Majorie’s funeral service, sent flowers, cards and made phone calls.

Special thanks to Rev Michael Lindsay, Anthony Kahler, Ron Henderson (Innnisfail RSL), Doctors, Nurses and Staff of the Innisfail Hospital, Church of England Mothers Union, OES and Blacks Funerals. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 12 Oct 2023 to 1 Nov 2023

Proposed Material Change of use for a Warehouse (20 Self-storage units within existing building)

Where: 15 Hynes St, South Johnstone, QLD. On: Lot 85 on RP703611

Approval sought: Material Change of use for a warehouse (20 Self-storage Units within existing building)

Application ref: MCU23/0037

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Jonas Griffin-Fodaro PO Box 887, Innisfail, QLD 4860

E: Jonas.Griffin-Fodaro@ccrc.qld.gov.au

P: 07 4030 2256 www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

• A thorough understanding of cleaning and safe work practices

• A conscientious attitude towards hygiene standards

• Flexibility in work arrangements

• A preparedness to become familiar with the relevant government acts/regulations

• Previous experience in cleaning/maintaining environmental hygiene would be favourable.

• Interested persons can deliver a letter of application, resume and references to the Tully Kindy or email to admin@tullykindergarten.com.au by 4pm, Monday 16th October 2023.

October 12, 2023

No. 13055

Church times across the region

AOG / ACC /

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire

Baptist Churches

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 Churches

Cassowary Coast

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

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

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Cane harvest on the home stretch

CANEGROWERS

QUEENSLAND'S 2023 sugarcane harvest has finally hit the halfway mark, with over 50% of the estimated 30.1 million tonne crop now cut and crushed at the state's 19 sugar mills.

Rain early in the season, combined with below-par mill performance, had delayed the crush in some districts. Still, the long-expected El Nino has brought ideal harvesting conditions, enabling many districts to make up ground in recent weeks.

Tableland district, which kicked off this year's crush on May 21, is now on the home stretch, as is Bundaberg, with both districts having crushed more than 75% of their crop. Meanwhile, Burdekin, Queensland's biggest cane-growing region, has crushed around 65% of its estimated 8.2 million tonne crop.

Some regions, such as Innisfail and Plane Creek, are yet to hit the halfway mark, however, while the problemplagued Rocky Point district is struggling to get its season up and running.

"It's a bit of a mixed bag across the industry," CANEGROWERS Chairman Owen Menkens said.

"After falling behind early in the season, the dry weather has helped us make up ground, and if the weather holds and the mills perform as they should, we're expecting most districts

will finish crushing in late-November or early-December.

"There are a few mill areas, however, where crushing is likely to continue into the Christmas curfew period. Rocky Point in particular is really struggling due to ongoing problems with the mill's co-generation plant. It's an infuriating and frustrating situation for growers in the district, and sadly it seems to be a perennial problem."

On a positive note, Mr Menkens said 40% of Queensland's cane-growing area is now accredited in the industry-led, and government-funded, best management practice program, Smartcane BMP.

"This is a real success story of the industry, especially considering that the uptake of similar programs in other Australian ag sectors is significantly lower, often not even in the double digits.

"Smartcane BMP is recognised by global sugar sustainability gatekeepers Bonsucro, ProTerra and VIVE as meeting their sustainability criteria. That means 40% of the raw sugar exported from Australia is certified as sustainably produced.

"This is a huge selling point for Queensland sugar at a time when consumers are actively seeking out sustainable products."

Mr Menkens said growers are putting a lot of time, money, and effort into

proving their sustainability credentials, and CANEGROWERS has worked with KPMG to develop a blockchain platform that can trace sustainably grown sugarcane from the paddock to the packet.

The onus is now on sugar marketers to do their part and ensure growers receive their product's true value, he said.

"For several years, CANEGROWERS has encouraged growers to become certified, not simply to improve their farming systems and increase the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of their businesses, but also on the promise that accreditation would one day attract a premium for their sugar.

"It has taken a lot of time and effort, but we are finally on the cusp of realising that goal, as the recent shipment of sustainably grown sugar to the UK proves.

"The government is playing its part, opening new markets for Australian sugar, and the growers are certainly doing their bit, adopting sustainable farming practices and seeking Smartcane BMP certification.

"But if we want to build on the momentum of the Smartcane BMP program and revitalise the industry through diversification, for the benefit of the entire supply chain and the communities in which we operate, then growers must be recognised and rewarded for their efforts."

Working together we can achieve much

OWEN MENKENS, CANEGROWERS

CHAIRMAN

DISUNITY is death - it's a phrase you often hear bandied about, especially in politics. And it's true, of course, in all aspects of life.

Since humans first started battling each other with clubs and stones, the importance of presenting a unified front has been clear.

Whether it's warfare, politics, disaster recovery, business, or sport, you are unlikely to enjoy consistent success if you aren't working as a unified team.

For this reason, CANEGROWERS has been such an effective voice for Queensland's sugarcane industry for almost one hundred years.

With thirteen district offices, one in each cane growing region serving the needs of local growers, and a state office in Brisbane conducting policy and advocacy work at state, national and international levels, this grower-led organisation has achieved many

Tully Sugar Crushing Statistics

For week 19 ended 6/10/23

impressive and important outcomes for growers.

From grower choice in marketing legislation to introducing a federal industry code of conduct to address the imbalance of power between growers and millers, CANEGROWERS works tirelessly to improve outcomes for growers, the industry, and our communities.

We represent 70% of Queensland sugarcane production, and we are firmly committed to achieving the best outcomes possible for our members in the short-term while also constantly working towards the creation of a stronger, diversified industry that is not only a powerhouse of the Queensland economy and a leading player in the Australian bioeconomy revolution, but also a world leader in the export of traceable, certified sustainably produced sugar.

But to achieve this, we need to remain a unified voice. We need to work together and focus on what unites us, what is positive about our industry, and what

South Johnstone Crushing Statistics

For week ended 8/10/2023

our potential can be.

I often find that behind the veil of what looks like multiple organisations, the growers at heart are all striving for the same thing. We want strong representation and unifying initiatives that benefit us all. Fragmentation of our messages causes confusion, which results in a less-than-optimal outcome for all growers.

The CANEGROWERS' membership profile extends from some of the smallest family farms to many of the largest producers and everywhere in between.

All our members understand that the success of their business goes hand-in-hand with the success of the whole industry. It's a team sport.

Through our strength in numbers, we get leverage. Combining resources and perspectives means that we can garner attention from policymakers at the local, state, national and international levels.

This is what working together can achieve.

Wilmar Sugar

Herbert region mills

For week 16 ended 7/10/23

Golf News

Innisfail Golf Club

THE grounds crew have done a fantastic job on the course and their efforts are appreciated.

If you have some time spare during the week, or on Thursdays, we really need some help doing whipper snipping and tree trimming. Please contact Andrew Rose or Jake Cockle if you can lend a hand.

This year, FNQ have included Open Champions (A, B & C Grade) into the upcoming FNQ Champion of Champions field held at El Arish Golf Club.

This year, IGC Club’s champions (A, B, C, Senior and Junior and Innisfail Open winners) will take part in this event.

Club Champions: Jake Cockle, Allan Gould, Luke Beilby, Ian Saunderson and Caine Cockle Jnr.

Open Champions: Andrew Rose, Allan Gould and Geoff Johnston

The team shirts for the pennants team have arrived and IGC is gearing up for the first round of FNQ pennants against Southern Districts at Gordonvale

SPORT

Golf Club at the end of this month.

Darryl Gould put on a clinic, won lots of skins and Wednesday’s All Sporters competition on September 27 with 29 points.

Results

1st: Darryl Gould 29pts

2nd: Paul Keenan 26pts c/b

3rd: Vaughan Smith 26pts

NTP - John Cavanah

In Friday’s Sporters competition on September 29, John Lombardi just kept President Jake Cockle at bay with a one-point victory.

Results

1st: John Lombardi 19pts

2nd: Jake Cockle 18pts

3rd: Norm Stewart 17pts c/b

NTP - John Lombardi

A special thank you to the Walker Family for another fantastic weekend celebrating Mark at the Mark Walker Memorial event held from September 29 - October 1.

A lot of juniors were out in force on Friday and then also played the 3-Ball Ambrose on Sunday.

It was pleasing to see so many people on the course

on Sunday with families, club members and social players who participated in the fun on course.

4BBB - Saturday, September 30

Results

2nd: Luke Peters and Trent Mann 47pts

2nd: R and F Stepanoff 46pts

3rd: Joshua Jones and Marc Di Carlo 45pts

3-Ball Ambrose - Sunday, October 1

Results

1st: Purple Cupcakes 27 nett

2nd: Bench Warmers 28.25 nett

3rd: Bronthers 28.70 nett

Upcoming events

Wednesday All Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm

Friday Sporters competition - 9-hole Stablefordfrom 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm - online bookings

Luke Peters and Trent Mann, winners of the Mark Memorial Trophy at the 4BBB on September 30.

The Purple Cupcakes team, winners of the Mark Walker Memorial 3-Ball Ambrose event on October 1.

Teams who participated in the Mark Walker Memorial 3-Ball Ambrose event on October 1.

John Lombardi, winner of Friday’s Sporters competition on September 29.

Bowls News

Ingham Bowls

GREAT to see the number of bowlers enjoying barefoot bowls growing every week.

Last Thursday, September 28 we enjoyed the cool evening.

The team with the lowest winning margin claimed the prize on October 5. The team was: E Giacomi, L Breo, P Dickerson & L Perhouse defeating D Neilson, H Hobbs, T Cottel & J Piotto 15-14

Z Kite, J Johnson & P Kite def G Kite, D Gosney &

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

INNISFAIL and South Johnstone Bowls Clubs hosted the Tropical Far North Queensland District Ladies Bowls Association Carnival of Bowls from September 30 - October 2.

This competition, now in its third year saw full greens as nine players from Innisfail, Edge Hill, Mareeba, Yungaburra, Edmonton, Marlin Coast and Mossman clubs contested Pairs, Triples and Fours disciplines.

S Richards 15-7

T Camenzulie, A Foti & T Pallanza def A Chitty, C Johnson & S Cotton 12-4

G Holmes, R Holmes, D Tomba & M Cole def W Volpe, Fleur, D Chappell & J Lone 9-6

Men’s pairs results for October 6:

J Harrop & A Cole def R Cantatore & K Turvey22-9

R Peterson & P Fernell def T Mawson & S Cotton

19-16

Prize winning team of he mixed social bowls played on the 8th of Oct was M Moore, A Di Bella defeating J Holmes, M Thompson & L Mahon 31-13 (22 points to 6)

P Reyland, N Evans & F Pallanza def A Foti, J Eddleston & A Torielli 28-9 (20 points to 6)

L Di Bella, J Piotto & R Cantatore def B Eddleston, D

The round robin format meant every club played against each other with eight games played over three days.

In the Pairs, teams played 12 ends, Triples 14 ends and Fours 16 ends with excellent results registered.

After finishing twice as runners up, in a tight contest, Mareeba pipped Edmonton by one point and claimed the winning title.

Winners: Mareeba - 253 points

Runners Up: Edmonton - 252 points

Third: Yungaburra

Fourth: Marlin Coast

Fifth: Edgehill

Sixth: Innisfail

Horsley & S Cotton 21-16 (18 points to 8)

Happening at our club this week.

Call 47762117 or 0487240397 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 played every Friday at 2:15 pm

Names on the board by 1:45 pm

F Pallanza on duty for October 13:

Mixed social bowls played every Sunday at 1:30 pm

Names on the board by 12:30 pm

On roster for October 15: -

Bar: T Koop

Social selector: P Herman

Seventh: Mossman

A special mention to Colleen Thompson, her match committee and Dareyle Hester for their organisation and scoring of the event.

In a round of the B-Grade Ladies Singles, Diana O’Brien defeated Joan Atkinson. O’Brien then met Jan Dunn this week.

Two games of social bowls took place, where Eileen Hamann, Helen Paterson and Catrina Cook defeated Maisie Smith, Bev Anderson and Jan Dunn 17 - 4.

Marilyn Allen and Sue Morrison defeated Ann Rule and Dian Catelan 15 - 7.

At the end of this month, Innisfail ladies are looking forward to their involvement in the Palmerston Cup at Yungaburra.

Ladies from the seven clubs, who played in the Carnival of Bowls hosted over three days at Innisfail and South Johnstone Bowls Clubs.

Members of the Mareeba team, winners of this year’s Carnival of Bowls.

Edmonton finished as runners up in the Carnival of Bowls, one point behind Mareeba.

Innisfail and Edmonton ladies on the Innisfail green during the Carnival of Bowls.

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

Shane Muriata

Kangaroos team:

1. James Tedesco

2. Dylan Edwards

3. Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow*

4. Kotoni Staggs*

5. Selwyn Cobbo*

6. Cam Munster

7. Daly Cherry-Evans

8. Payne Haas

9. Ben Hunt

10. Tino Fa’asuamaleaui

11.Cameron Murray

12. Liam Martin

13. Isaah Yeo

14. Harry Grant

15. Lindsay Collins

16. Patrick Carrigan

17 Reuben Cotter

18. Nicho Hynes

19. Jake Trbojevic

WITH the NRL Grand Final hangover done, won and dusted, I have finally exited from my doomsday bunker to face the world regarding the Broncos' downfall.

Life goes on. I got a haircut, started exercising and now seeing a shrink to help me understand why Reece

Bowls News

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

THE winning team for last Thursday afternoon’s social bowls was Sergio Dalla Pozza, John Morrison and Peter Ryan.

New members and visitors are most welcome, with names to be in by 12.30 pm for a 1.00 pm start.

Club Triples results: Wayne O’Neill, Steve Stoter and Warren Sinclair defeated Gordon Goes, Sam Micale and Sam Pagano.

SPORT

Walsh didn't win the game for us. All that aside, my attention has now shifted to the 2023 Rugby League Pacific Championship starting in Townsville this weekend, which will involve Samoa, Australia, Tonga, PNG, Cook Islands and New Zealand in this first-ever tournament.

Although the green and gold usually have a broader talent pool to pick from (our third-grade side could beat any nation in the world), the team that will be up against an excellent Samoa side that coach Mal Meninga has selected is far from a popular one.

The 2023 Dally M player of the year, Kaylin Ponga, who was voted the best player in the NRL, can't even make the side. Dylan Edwards, the best fullback from the past three Panthers premiership-winning teams, will start on the wing and the most out-of-form player, James Tedesco, is our run-on number one.

These selections are just as stupid as Forrest Gump's laptop password, 1Forrest1.

Coach Meninga, I'm not happy, but still, I will support you cause Katoni Staggs and Cobbo deserve their debut jerseys, and it looks like Isaiah Yeo will get first crack at the 13 over Carrigan.

Munster will partner with DCE while Cleary recovers, while the Hammer will get his first shot at a green gold jersey, which will be worth the admission price alone.

I will be at the Test match this weekend in Townsville, and I will be wearing my Kangaroos jersey with pride, but if the Usos of Samoa beat the Aussies, then Mal Meninga, call me. I'm here all week.

After a brief but exciting conversation with local legend Leanne Clarke, Pickleball was introduced to me in a manner I had never expected. I took in all the excitement of the game. Then I received some awesome reviews from Pickleball Rep star Ron Neyenhuis on the ins and outs of this exciting new sport sweeping the globe and, by the looks of things, the Cassowary Coast Region.

Jim Martinod, Mal Clifford and Michael Roots defeated Michael de Vries, Ian Humphreys and Peter Smith.

Matt Acello, Joe Van Tienen and Jamie Paterson defeated Alf Siliato, Alf Strano and Snow Clark.

Please arrange to play any outstanding Triples and Consistency Singles games.

Innisfail Bowls Club’s Christmas Goose board is organised, with any donations appreciated.

Please contact Steve Howe for any donations, as the club is aiming to have 100 prizes for its 100-year celebrations.

Ingham Ladies Bowls

COMPETITION Club 4s:

A. Barron, T. Mawson, J. Casanovas, E. Piotto 24 v D. Toomba, K. Rotondo, A. Rutherford, L. Melvin 20. Social play:

A. Foti, J. Fenoglio, J. Craven 21 v I Brynes, L. DiBella, S. Ryan 17.

J. Johnson, M. Moore, N. Evans 21 v D. Tomba, A. Rutherford, E. Piotto 16.

Tully Bowls

WEDNESDAY, October 4:

Team 1 Ray Downing/Val Bradley/ Ryan Milini (6) v Team 2 Rod Bradley/Rob Milini/ Pauline Edwards (7)

Team 3 Peter Smith/Pam Staier (11) v Team 4 Darryl Stumbles/Carmen Milini (8)

Sunday, October 8:

What a wonderful Day we had playing Macknade Teams in Tully for our annual Shield challenge.

It’s always a pleasure to host these interclub games. We had 56 players enjoy 2 games of 10 Ends.

At the end of the day Macknade were the winners by 5 points!

Unfortunately, our President Joan Mercer was away so presentation of shield to Macknade was done by Vice President Rod Bradley.

Thanks to those members who make sure the green

The USA currently has 48 million players registered, and it's not only a matter of if but when these sports will take off here. I will be attending my first game in the coming weeks at the Tully Igloo, so I suggest a decent crowd rock up and support your local Pickleball games.

On a side note, how good was it to catch up with local soccer icon Lou Lardi, Former WWE Champion, and son Paul Lardi during the week? It was like old times, laughing, bagging each other, and talking about how I once ran the hundred metres in 9.87 Seconds in High School to the tuckshop line.

I'm keen for another catch-up, mate; hopefully, some local 95-00s WalTyKirMa graduates will make themselves ready for an eventual catch sometime this millennium.

It would be good to even say hi to some of you still out there. I know we all have our lives, but I am sick of saying, "We should catch up." Whatever happens, the invite is on the tables, dinner at yours if you're keen. Stay kind, legends.

and the gardens are up to scratch and looking good. And thanks to the Tully Ladies for the lovely Afternoon Tea after the game, not forgetting our Toni in the Bar.

Winner of the Meat Tray Raffle was Ray Wicks.

These Special Days do not just happen, and we thank all those Members who work behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly.

All in all, a Great Day.

Playing Times are Sundays 1.30 pm start and Wednesday evening 5 pm start. Names in 30 minutes before game. New Members are always welcome.

Tully Macknade Bowls

Ian Humphreys (bowling), Michael Roots and Mal Clifford (seated), played a game in the Triples competition.

Vice President Rod Bradley presenting shield to Macknade president Michael Blake.

Tully Tigers’ junior rugby league teams Under 6 - Under 12 presentations

MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST month, Tully Tigers’ Rugby League Football junior teams celebrated the 2023 season at Tully Showgrounds, where players in the non-competitive age groups from Under 6 to Under 12 received medallions and enjoyed a free sausage sizzle and drinks.

This season, the club had strong participation with 130 juniors in the Under 6 - 12 age groups.

Each team coach delivered a season overview and commended players on their dedication, efforts and improvement throughout the year.

Graysen Sala received the Junior Player of the Year award, whilst Sala and Archie Walker were recognised with representative awards after selection for Peninsula.

Throughout the year, Tully Tigers Under 10 boys and

girls participated in the Gorden Tallis Cup in Townsville. The Under 8 team had their first taste of playing in a carnival at the Dean Schifilliti Shield hosted by Herbert River Junior Rugby League in Ingham, whilst the Under 11 team took part in the Laurie Spina Shield in Townsville.

A special mention to Teitzel’s IGA Tully for their continued support throughout the year and both IGA together with Mondelez, who donated meat trays, a Cadbury hamper and chocolate boxers for the raffle at the presentation.

This raffle raised over $400, enabling the club to purchase new equipment for the 2024 season.

The Tully Tigers’ Rugby League Football Club, which thrives on volunteers, wanted to thank all the committee, canteen staff, referees, coaches, managers, League Safe staff, sports trainers, volunteers, parents and sponsors for contributing to a successful 2023 season.

Tully Tigers Under 6 players with their medals.

Coaching staff with Tully Tigers Under 7 players.

Tully Tigers Under 9 players with coaches.

Tully Tigers Under 10 players after they received their medals.

Tully Tigers Under 8 players.

Tully Tigers Peninsula representative players, Archie Walker and Graysen Sala.

Tully Tigers Under 18 captain, Xzavier Carlaw (left), presented Graysen Sala, Junior Player of the Year award winner.

Local cyclists tackled the Cairns to Karumba Charity Bike Ride and empowered rural education

MARIA GIRGENTI

LOCAL riders pumped pedals over

780kms in the annual Cairns to Karumba Charity Bike Ride from June 24 - July 3. They raised funds for children's education in rural areas.

For 25 years, this event embodies the spirit of adventure, camaraderie, and community support.

Cycling enthusiasts who have embarked on this adventure traverse five Shires as they travel east to west across the base of Cape York.

This year's ride had favourable weather, breathtaking landscapes, and a commitment to giving back.

Innisfail BUG (Bicycle Users Group) riders participated in the event, which included diverse participants.

This ranged from seasoned rider John Darveniza, aged 75, who tackled the challenge as the oldest rider, to 15-yearold Jason Schramm, who claimed the title of the youngest rider.

Other riders from the BUG group were John King, Dan Elsden, Tony Pattison, Emily Pattison, Tracy and Donna Darveniza.

Highlighting the power of community support, this year's ride saw incredible fundraising efforts by participants.

Jason Schramm emerged as a star after he secured $5,070 in donations, which made him the highest fundraiser.

His commitment to the ride and the cause exemplifies the spirit of giving back, which the C2K bike ride stands for.

Dan Elsden from O'Brien Electrical Innisfail is equally deserving of recognition, whose fundraising efforts totalled $3,760.

These impressive fundraising efforts help make a tangible difference in the lives of children who deserve equal

access to education, regardless of their geographical location.

The ride does not just involve long days in the saddle but has varied entertainment along the way.

There was music, dress-up days, Silly Socks Day, Superhero Day, a no-talent show, and the annual Calcutta at the Georgetown Pub.

Another ride highlight is the 'Race the Train' day, where a group of riders raced the Gulflander Train for 155km from Croydon to Normanton.

The pack, which included Innisfail riders Tony Pattison and Tracy Darveniza, averaged just over 36km per hour for 4hrs:15 mins to beat the train by 35 minutes.

Behind every successful ride are the volunteers who make it all possible.

Sue Pattison, Kathy Darveniza, Peter, Michelle and Hayley Schramm supported the group in various volunteer roles, including board members, catering and drink stop crews.

Their dedication and hard work contributed to the seamless execution of the event, and Innisfail BUG riders are already looking forward to next year's event.

Local cyclists, John King, Dan Elsden, Emily Pattison, Tracy Darveniza, Jason Schramm, Kathy Darveniza, John Darveniza and Tony Pattison.

The oldest and youngest cyclists, John Darveniza and Jason Schramm.

Cyclist pack 1 who raced the Gulflander train pack and beat it by 35 minutes during the Cairns to Karumba Bike Ride.

Peter, Michelle and Hayley Schramm volunteered as the drinks stop crew.

FISHING NEWS with Tony Mossop

LAST week, reef fishermen who took advantage of the good mid-week weather conditions reported mixed results.

Some fishermen caught good coral trout and some lovely red throat emperor. While others reported tough going, I suspect with the smaller tides the coral trout will generally only feed right on the change, making the fishing challenging for the rest of the tide. Smaller tides can adversely affect some fishing styles but greatly benefit other methods.

Deep-water fishing is one style that benefits significantly from the smaller tides.

In and around the islands, there were still a few doggie mackerel being caught; however, Spanish mackerel seem to have slowed down considerably.

Some reasonably good trout were reportedly caught, along with some grassie sweetlips.

Fingermark fishermen were able to take advantage of the smaller tides fishing in the deeper holes, with some promising results reported.

Squid were plentiful at night, making fantastic fresh bait. Some good quality grunters were also reportedly caught on fresh squid.

Spearfishermen could also take advantage of the smaller tides with more transparent water to spear some good trout and crayfish around the islands.

The Tackleworld team, Derek and I, hit the channel on Sunday in blustery conditions, landing several small barras and four nice mangrove jacks.

A nice-sized flathead and some estuary Cod were also caught and released.

Generally, fish in the estuaries has been slow, with few catches reported.

Our freshwater specialist Ryan and Daniel had a great day in the river on Sunday, landing some quality black bream, barra and jungle perch.

A variety of lures were used; the squidgies 4” curl tail was the standout, though.

This week’s weather forecast looks good going into the weekend; the river fishing should be fantastic with the building tides coming up to a new moon.

For those fishermen who like to watch the barometer, it should start dropping slowly and stabilize on about Friday.

Generally, the fishing for the next couple of days should be good. For the weekend bait fishermen, the high tide a couple of hours after daybreak should be your best bet.

Try to fish the last of the run-in, then the first couple of hours of the run-out.

Remember to always use the freshest bait you can get your hands on to better your chances.

For the lure fishermen, it’s the opposite; the early afternoon low tide is the key; lure the last couple of hours out, then catch the first run-in tide. Hopefully, this will get the results you are chasing.

Always get an up-to-date weather forecast before you plan your next trip. Don’t forget the coral reef fin fish closure from October 12 to 16 and the Spanish mackerel closure from October 12 to November 2.

Good luck, and stay safe.

Tony Mossop

Tackleworld Tully

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Pro Staffer Ryan Sanger with a Barra from the freshwater.

SPORT

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Local junior cricket teams hit the pitch for first games of the season

MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST Saturday, Cassowary Coast Cyclones Tier 2 (Under 13) teams battled it out at Boustead Park, Kurrimine Beach, in round 1 of Cricket Far North’s James Hopes Cup competition.

Cassowary Coast Cyclones (Teal) started strongly, reaching 2 for 123 before the Orange team made several late strikes.

Teal finished with a healthy total of 7/152, as Quinn Devaney (28) top scored, whilst Shaun Riley and Kyuss Barba bagged two wickets each.

In response, Cassowary Coast Cyclones (Orange) started cautiously, with Teal taking regular wickets, until Archie Walker (53* not out) blasted the innings into life with a steady rain of boundaries, but Orange fell short and finished 7/141.

In his first game, Nash Juhas bagged two wickets, whilst Jackson Poppi also collected two wickets.

Cassowary Coast Teal won the game by 11 runs.

The Cassowary Coast Cyclones Tier 3 (Under 18) team travelled to Edmonton and took on Mulgrave in round 1 of Cricket Far North’s Jimmy Maher Cup.

Bowling first, the Cyclones took early wickets regularly before Aiden Getejanc (4 wickets) and Riley Lindsay (3 wickets) ripped apart the Mulgrave batting.

Mulgrave lost all their wickets cheaply and only managed to score 85 runs.

In response, Cyclones batters scored freely, with Matthew Spataro (37* not out), Karina Guglielmi (23) and Riley Lindsay (22*) as the top scorers, as the team amassed a massive score of 170 in just 24 overs.

Results:

Round 1: James Hopes Cup - October 7 - Boustead Park, Kurrimine Beach

Cassowary Coast Cyclones (Orange) won the toss and elected to bowl.

Cassowary Coast Cyclones (Tea)l 7/152 (30)

(Brodie Masina 23 (17); Max Costello 22* (26) not out; Cooper Healey 17* (28) not out). def

Cassowary Coast Cyclones Orange 7/141 (30) (Nash Juhas 2/13 (2); Jackson Poppi 2/14 (3) and 1 catch).

Round 1: Jimmy Maher Cup (Under 18) one-day competition - October 7 - Walker Road Sports Precinct, Edmonton

Mulgrave won the toss and elected to bat.

Cassowary Coast Cyclones 5/170 (24) def

Mulgrave 85 (33.4)

Senior competition

Round 1 - 4th Grade one-day competition - October

Norths won the toss and elected to bat.

Cassowary Coast Cyclones 3/84 (19) (Michael Zammit 22* (8) not out); Joel Stewart (19).

def

Norths 8/77 (32) (Pavneet Singh 4/16 (7); Davinder Kumar 2/12 (7)).

The junior cricket season kicked off last weekend with Cassowary Coast Tier teams in action at Kurrimine Beach.

Cricket action between Cassowary Coast Tier 2 (Under 13 teams) at Kurrimine Beach.

Cassowary Coast Tier 2 teams battled it out in the first round of the James Hopes Cup.

A batter kept a steady eye, as his bat contacted the ball.

A junior batter watched the ball as it whizzed past to the wicketkeeper.