Wet Tropic Times, 2023, October 5, Newspaper Edition

Innisfail Turf Club Treasurer, Des Haren presented the trophy and prize to winning Innisfail jockey/ trainer, Ngarie Nelson.

Junior Girl (Under 13) - Harlem Di Carlo (runner up) and Grace Connor (winner).

Leeroy Nain and Libby Spannagle with Junior Boy (Under 13) winner, Leon Spannagle.

Fashionable Filly (13 - 17 years) - Rachel Kidcalf (runner up) and Imogen Green (winner).

Jess and

Fashion, fun and fillies at Innisfail’s Banana Industry Race Day

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

HUNDREDS of punters flocked to the Innisfail Turf Club Banana Industry Race Day on September 30 for the six-race program.

Wet weather forced the postponement of this event from August 5 to the new date in September.

Australian Banana Growers’ Council sponsored the popular annual event and held a special luncheon for patrons in the covered pavilion.

Innisfail trainer Maria Potiris had resounding success as jockey Pietro Romeo rode six-year-old mare Enuff Roses second past the post in the Class B Handicap 1,200m, a second place for five-year-old gelding Air Force Ace in the Benchmark 45 Handicap 900m race, ridden by Lacey Morrison, then a dead-heat for second with eight-yearold gelding, Play Me Now (NZ) in the Banana Cup Open Handicap 1,800m race, ridden by Isabella Teh.

Judges Susan Orr and Tim Marsh selected the junior and senior Fashions on the Field entrants, with prizes and sashes presented to the overall winners.

Results:

Race 1 - 900m Benchmark 45

Handicap 1st: Bean Warrior - Jockey:

Jenna Edwards - Trainer: Rodney Miller; 2nd - Airforce Ace - Jockey: Lacey

Morrison - Trainer: Maria Potiris; 3rd

- The Lout - Jockey: Scott SheargoldTrainer: David Reynolds.

Race 2 - Open Handicap 1,100m - 1st:

Ruby July - Jockey: Carl Spry - Trainer: Michael Lee; 2nd: My Best Effort, Jockey: Scott Sheargold - Trainer: David

Reynolds; 3rd: Prime Ruler - Jockey:

Graham Kliese - Trainer: Fred Wieland.

Race 3 - Class B Handicap 1,200m -

1st: Taormina Rhythm - Jockey: Ngarie

Nelson - Trainer: Ngarie Nelson; 2nd:

Enuff Roses - Jockey: Pietro Romeo

- Trainer: Maria Potiris; 3rd: Hey Bull

- Jockey: Carl Spry - Trainer: Sarah

Acornley.

Race 4 - Benchmark 55 Handicap

1,500m - 1st: Roth’n’bell - Jockey: Morgan Butler; Trainer: Ray Moller; 2nd: Eroe - Jockey: Pietro Romeo; Trainer: Bob McGuire; 3rd: Vivenzo - Jockey: Graham Kliese - Trainer: Michael Morrison.

Race 5 - QTIS Maiden Plate 1,500m

- 1st: Duyfken - Jockey: Morgan Butler; Trainer: Mark Dale; 2nd: Liza In Lights

- Jockey: Scott Sheargold; Trainer: David Reynolds; 3rd: Athena’s SecretJockey: Lauren Guernier; Trainer: John Manzelmann.

Race 6 - Banana Cup Open Handicap

1,800m - 1st: Red Light RoxanneJockey: Lacey Morrison; Trainer: Alwyn Bailey; Dead heat for 2nd: Star Status

- Jockey: Morgan Butler; Trainer: Fred

Wieland; 2nd: Play Me Now (NZ)Jockey: Isabella Teh - Trainer: Maria Potiris.

Fashions on the Field winners:

Junior Girl (Under 13): Winner: Grace Connor; Runner Up: Harlem Di Carlo

Junior Boy (Under 13): Winner: Leon Spannagle; Runner Up: Nate Austin

Fashionable Filly (13-17 years):

Winner: Imogen Green; Runner Up: Rachel Kidcalf

Lady of the Track (Under 35 years):

Winner: Dannielle Atkinson; Runner Up: Libby Spannagle

Lady of the Track (35+ years): Winner:

Kymberlee Cockrem; Runner Up: Jen

Marsh

Millinery: Winner: Jen Marsh

Best Dressed Male: Winner: Peter Dibella; Runner Up: Ryan Cody

Best Dressed Couple: Winner: Angelique and Peter Dibella

Best Dressed Couple - Backpacker

Winner: Jean Luc and Jess

Local jockey/trainer, Ngarie Nelson rode six-year-old gelding, Taormina Rhythm (No 10) to victory in Race 3, the Class B Handicap 1,200m race.

Best Dressed Couple - Angelique and Peter Dibella

Young Contemporary (Under 35 years) - Libby Spannagle (runner up) and Dannielle Atkinson (winner).

Lady of the Track (35+ years)Kymberlee Cockrem (winner) and Jen Marsh (runner up).

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News in Brief Hinchinbrook

Hinchinbrook Blue Light Youth Awards (Inaugural HBLYA)

BLUE LIGHT ASSOCIATION

HINCHINBROOK BRANCH

AT our recent branch meeting, it was unanimously passed that our branch fund a Hinchinbrook Blue Light Youth Award of $100 for youth in our community.

The award is not specific to academic or sporting achievement but is an encouragement award for our youth. The nominations for the award are made each month, and a recipient is selected.

In September, the first recipient of the award was decided.

Members of the branch then attended Ingham, where the recipient was Liam Fascetti, for his achievement in sports, where he will soon participate in the Australian Junior Squash Championships in Brisbane

and for his achievements in soccer.

Congratulations, Liam. The Bluelight Association Hinchinbrook Branch wish you all the best in the future.

The award was presented by our members Merle Rosadi and Jan Maranoni.

Tully Meals On Wheels Roster

for October 2023

Monday 2

Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Terry Ryan, D Clarke, Ken Blair, M Blair

Wednesday 4

Jan Pease, Bree, Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Dina and Lou Campagnolo, Jill Brighton, Shirley

Friday 6

Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Anita Stapley, Kate Henry, Pam Cridland, Rita Becker, Avis Ray

Monday 9

Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Veronica Lizzio, Lyn Miller, Chris & Peter Mclean

Wednesday 11

Jan Pease, Bree, C Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Jill Mackay, R Viero, Marilyn Weigand, D Hawkett, P Boswell

Friday 13

Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Sue Robson, D Hawkett, P Boswell, Sue Robson, Carol Carstensen

Monday 16

Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen,

Chrissy Argyros, Trish Lardi, Loui Crema, Roy Favier, Sam Pappalardo

Wednesday 18

Jan Pease, Bree, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Janette Evans, Josie Pease, Mary McDonald, Karen Edwards

Friday 20

Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Trish Lardi, Mary Bacic, Pam Cridland, Marilyn Weigand, Viena Morris

Monday 23

Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Sue Robson, Carol Carstensen, Sue Robson, Lisa LaSpina

Wednesday 25

Jan Pease, Bree, Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, A Pacey, Loraine Cargnello, Miriam Pappalardo, Desley Reid

Friday 27

Marilyn Weigand, Carol Carstensen, Anita Stapley, Leslee Marker, Julie Jordan, C & K Littlemore

Monday 30

Carol Carstensen, Marilyn Weigand, Sue Robson, Carol Carstensen, Lisa LaSpina

Philippians 1:6

Spiritual food with Jess

Uncompromisingly offending

IF you don't believe in God and read the Gospel, you're likely to be offended at some stage.

Even those who believe accept scriptures they agree with but at other times reject verses they find offensive.

"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Matthew 5:11 NIV

For example, some believe that the gifts were only for the Apostles and that miracles don't occur today - but if you read scripture, you'll find that's not what it says.

Jesus performed many miracles, from healing diseases, casting out demons, raising people from the dead (I wonder if this is where the word Zombies originated), and restoring sight to the blind.

In Matthew 12 and John 5, Jesus healed on the Sabbath; even though these miracles were beyond the realm of human possibility,

the religious people were offended that they occurred on the Sabbath.

The questions to ask yourself are, Will you proclaim the word of God uncompromisingly, in its entirety, even if the world is offended?

Despite what the world thinks, despite the judgement of man,

Despite the offence of others, will you speak the truth, talk about life, lay everything down, lean on Christ, and take up your sword to fight against the darkness of the world?

In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted

2 Timothy 3:12 NIV

Regional Rainfall Report

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

Liam Fascetti.

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

Students at St Rita's School, South Johnstone, are moving 'Forward to a Better World' in 2023

MARIA GIRGENTI

ST Rita's School, South Johnstone, is committed to academic excellence and embracing Gospel teachings, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

The school community started 2023 positively, with the return of former staff member Peta Bryan as Principal, four classes and 82 enrolments, which has currently grown to 92.

With projected enrolments, student numbers are expected to reach around 100 by 2024, leading to exciting changes in class structures.

Lower School Prep - Year 2 will be straight classes, Years 3/4 and 5/6 multiage, with straight classes for Mathematics.

St Rita's dedicated staff partners with families to provide students with the best possible educational outcomes.

It is a collaborative learning community that includes students, parents, staff, and parishioners.

The school strives for a

holistic approach to education, addressing spiritual, physical, cultural, social, and emotional aspects.

St Rita's is well-equipped with outstanding academic programs/resources and offers opportunities for students to engage in effective learning.

Junior school students have individual access to iPads, while upper school students use Chromebooks.

All classrooms now have the latest SMART Boards, whilst a dedicated Technology teacher assists staff in enhancing their skills to create engaging, blended learning experiences for every student.

St Rita's offers a diverse range of extra-curricular activities tailored to cater for different learning needs and styles:

These include a free STEM Club: to assist working families Monday to Thursday, 3:00 pm-5:00 pm; Readers Cup; Premier's Reading Challenge; Art club; Sewing lessonsupper school; School choir; private piano lessons; Innisfail Young Performers; Justice

Squad; Camps/excursions and Engagement Officer for lunchtime sporting activities.

The Parent and Friends (P & F) Association is constantly fundraising and providing students with state-of-theart resources/equipment and various learning experiences.

The school strongly believes

in community engagement and collaboration, which includes visits from police, ambulance/ fire brigade staff, celebrating Catholic charism in Catholic Education Week, hosting masses, and encouraging participation in Under 8s Day with the broader community.

St. Rita's Scallywags

Playgroup, for preschool-aged

children (0 - 5 years), operates each Tuesday morning and celebrate 28 years in 2023.

The school takes pride in its partnership with the community, aiming for excellence in all endeavours and fostering a mindset amongst students to use their gifts and strengths to contribute positively to a better world.

We

getting ready to welcome your child to Feluga State School!

Our comprehensive Prep Transition Program aims to provide future prep students with many fun and engaging opportunities to learn about the school and begin settling in Our goal is to have students feel safe, happy and excited about starting their learning at Feluga State School.

Parents must remain at school during transition sessions

Principal Peta Bryan and teacher Lisa Curtis with St Rita’s School, South Johnstone captains, sports captains and Justice Squad members.

Times WET TROPIC

Doing a deep dive into the facts

SARI RUSSO | BA SOCIAL WORK

ARE you the kind of person that is willing to admit it when you are wrong?

Admitting you are wrong is a challenge for most people. It requires a lot of humility. Sadly, this is often an issue for people who have been mistreated when they made mistakes. Or people who are known for their intelligence; therefore, admitting they are wrong goes against being the person they are known for.

Taking people at face value is not always the best action in heated situations. Doing the deep dive and researching the information when you don’t know what you are looking for is also not the most intelligent tactic.

And yet, that is what tends to happen in conflicts. People immediately want to believe their friend. They want to think that their friend is a person who would never lie to them.

Sadly, what does not looking at all the facts result in? People thinking they know what is happening when they don’t.

So, how do you get to the truth of a situation if you don’t know where to look and people are covering their tracks?

You go to the person you know with the skills in the area that needs to be looked into.

This is why lawyers often charge an hourly fee for their time. The time it takes to research the facts and not be taken in by the first story you hear is essential when dealing with conflict.

To protect their misconduct, people can come across as kind and caring even when they are lying to you (or not giving you the whole story - which in their minds might not be a lie, but just so happens to paint them in a better picture).

Some people are lied to by their family members, and of course, they want to believe the lie.

It is a challenge when you look at people you love and admire and they are being taken for fools by people who have learnt how to cover their tracks.

If you want to know the truth, be willing to go to the core information, not just believe sanitised input from your friends when they are not willing to look into the information in its entirety.

Are you willing to acknowledge that what they first thought about the situation is, in fact, not true?

The more amusing thing is how adamantly those people are that they are right when some simple research only proves them wrong.

Letters to the editor

No, Thank You

NO wonder many Australians claim not to know what the Indigenous ‘Voice to Parliament’ referendum is all about. The Albanese Labor Government didn’t hold a Constitutional Convention or provide equal and adequate public funding to both the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ cases. As a result, a relatively un-engaged and underinformed public is being asked to contemplate a change in the Constitution. When they don’t know, they’ll vote ‘No’. Who can blame them?

I am distressed by the division this referendum has inflicted on our community. Growing up in rural Far North Queensland, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have always been part of my life. I count many among my friends. My objections to the proposed change to the Constitution are threefold - based on first principles, an aversion to risk and an enduring support for our current constitutional arrangements, which I consider settled and sound.

First, equality before the law is a fundamental principle of Australia’s legal and political system, with the Constitution a foundation stone of both. To insert a new Constitutional provision that would treat one group of Australians differently from another - based on ethnicity – seems to me completely incompatible with that fundamental principle. Simply put, I don’t think one group of Australians should have legal, political, or constitutional rights not enjoyed by others.

Second, the Uluru Statement from the Heart makes it clear the ‘Voice’ is the first step towards and, indeed, will be leveraged to achieve “Treaty”. It’s dishonest to assert this referendum is only about recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Constitution. It would be an entirely new and untested provision in the Constitution, justiciable by and subject to interpretation by the High Court and all the novel jurisprudence that may come from that.

I worry about “sovereignty not ceded” activism. The question of Australia’s sovereignty has a particular meaning to me - being the Crown exercising power through the legislative (parliament), executive (ministers) and judicial (courts) branches of government, each established (directly and indirectly) through our representative democracy (the people). To what extent would a “Treaty” require us to reimagine Australia’s constitutional sovereignty?

My support for Australia’s existing constitutional arrangements is inseparable from the above concept of Australian sovereignty. This brings me to my third concern. The “Voice” would not be a democratically elected parliament, an independent court, or an accountable executive within the Australian Constitution – so what would it be? Grafting an unknown institution like the “Voice” onto our Constitution is undoubtedly a recipe for legal, political and constitutional risk.

It is disingenuous of ‘Yes’ advocates to pretend otherwise. The vacuum created by the lack of detail from the Albanese Labor Government has fuelled regrettable excesses at the extremes on both sides of the argument. There is an utter lack of clarity about how the “Voice” would improve the welfare and circumstances of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and we have no idea how much it would cost taxpayers. So, No, thank you.

Yours Sincerely,

Andrew Cripps Ingham

Farmhouse Vegetable Lasagne

Serves: 8

Prep time: 30 minutes

Cook time: 1 hr 30 minutes

3 serves per portion

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 brown onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium capsicum, diced

2 sticks celery, diced

2 medium carrots, diced

1 small eggplant, diced

1 medium zucchini, grated

1 cup mushrooms, diced

3 tablespoons tomato paste

400g can tomatoes, reduced salt

1 cup vegetable stock, reduced salt

⅓ cup red wine (optional)

½ bunch rosemary

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Method

PREHEAT oven to 160°C.

HEAT oil in a large saucepan and cook onion until softened, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and all other vegetables. Cook for a few minutes stirring constantly.

ADD tomato paste, canned tomatoes, vegetable stock, wine and herbs.

BRING to the boil and simmer for about 30 minutes. Do not reduce the sauce too much as any excess will be absorbed in the pasta/ lasagne sheets.

HEAT milk and nutmeg in saucepan, add cornflour and stir until it thickens.

LAYER the tomato sauce, a lasagne sheet and white sauce in the baking dish. Repeat with two more layer. SPRINKLE with cheese and bake for approximately 45 minutes to an hour.

Recipe courtesy of Anne Fomiatti, Texas Branch

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

September 2023 General Meeting Update, Temporary Closure of Rotary Park Public Toilets and Storm Season Clean Up Days

September 2023 General Meeting Update

At last week’s General Meeting held on Tuesday 26 September 2023, Council approved:

• Funding of $3,000 (excl. GST) for the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s 2023 Carnival to be held in Forrest Beach on Saturday 7 October and Sunday 8 October 2023. The event attracts participants from as far south as Sarina, with an estimated participation of 400 individuals.

Other updates from the General Meeting include:

• The appointment of KJ Moss Pty Ltd t/a Uninet Enclosure Systems as Council’s preferred tenderer for the hire and maintenance of the Forrest Beach swimming enclosure associated with Tender HSC 23/12.

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

Temporary Closure of Rotary Park Public Toilets

Council announces plans for maintenance works to occur at the Rotary Park public toilets. Planned works include resurfacing the toilet floors to improve hygiene and amenity of these public facilities.

Temporary closure of the Rotary Park public toilets will commence Thursday 5 October 2023, with works completed and toilets expected to re-open Saturday 7 October 2023, weather permitting.

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and advises directions to alternative toilet facilities will be displayed. Transportable toilet facilities will also be available at the site during the works period. For further information, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Assets Manager on 0476 480 933.

Storm Season Clean Up Days Storm Season is almost here.

Hinchinbrook residents are invited to take advantage of Council’s free waste disposal days to prepare their properties.

Eligible items can be dropped off at the Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre (WHLRRC) during normal opening hours on the following dates:

• Sunday 22 October 2023; and

• Saturday 11 November 2023.

If attending one of Council's Storm Season Clean Up days, residents need to be aware of, and adhere to, the following rules:

• Loads must be sorted prior to arrival and be placed within the correct collection bins or collections areas. Any mixed loads will be charged as general household waste;

• Tree trunks and limbs are to be no more than 1.2m long and under 400mm in diameter;

• Only items from domestic sources will be accepted free of charge;

• Residents are only able to dispose of eligible items free of charge at the WHLRRC. Standard fees apply for any items disposed of at Halifax Resource Recovery Centre; and

• As this service is only offered to Hinchinbrook residents, proof of residence is required. The following items will not be accepted under the free program:

• General household waste;

• Food waste;

• Car bodies;

• Tyres;

• Mattresses; or

• Commercial waste.

NBN Upgrades

Over the past two years, Council has been working closely with the NBN Local North Queensland Team on securing connectivity improvements across our region.

SALES NOTICE

We are pleased that advocacy has paid off, with a Fibre to the Premise technology flip announced for eligible homes and businesses in Ingham, as well as a Fixed Wireless network upgrade program underway to unleash faster speeds in towns such as Lucinda, Halifax, Forrest Beach and Abergowrie. The upgrade works will be underway over the coming 18 months, with NBN to provide more information over coming months.

pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia (and over 150 other musculoskeletal conditions), chances are they impact you or someone you know.

There are often few visible signs of the pain and suffering caused by these conditions.

Most people are unaware of the enormous impact they can have – that is why Rattle Ya Bones Day was created.

This year’s message is “Get informed and Get supported”. Learn more about conditions like arthritis, back pain and others, to help you and those you love live well by visiting Musculoskeletal Australia's website www.msk.org.au.

Warrgamay Yibiyibi Djingarrabali Exhibition

Opening Night

Join us for the Exhibition

Opening of Warrgamay Yibiyibi

Djingarrabali

Date: Friday 3 November 2023

Rattle Ya Bones Day

Rattle Ya Bones Day is a National Day of Awareness for all muscle, bone and joint conditions. This awareness day is held every year on 31 October. A better understanding of muscle, bone and joint conditions starts with awareness. With one in three Australians living with a muscle, bone or joint condition like arthritis, back

19 BANKSIA STREET ALLINGHAM

Council offers the following land for sale by negotiation pursuant to Chapter 4 Part 12 Division 3 of the Local Government Regulation 2012:

Property Description: Lot 25 RP 738534

Title Reference: 1193064

Type: Freehold

Land Area: 0.0800 hectares

Property Address: 19 Banksia Street Allingham

Local Government: Hinchinbrook Shire Council

Property is sold as is where is and no warranties or representations are given by Council.

Council has no obligation to provide vacant possession. Any enqiuries for offers are to be forwarded to Samantha Camerlengo at Collection House Group on 1300 314 443 or emailed to samc@clhgroup.com.au.

For further information, please contact Council’s Revenue Team.

Time: 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Free event, cash bar and canapes provided.

Bookings are essential for catering purposes. Book online for this event at www.hinchinbrooktickets.com.au.

Exhibition on display from 6.00pm Friday 3 November 2023 to 4.00pm Friday 1 December 2023.

TYTO Regional Art Gallery is open daily 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Tea & Trivia

Come along and keep your mind nimble whilst enjoying locally baked delights, tea and coffee, and the opportunity to catch up with friends and loved ones

Date: Friday 27 October 2023

Time: 9.30am to 11.30am

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

Image: Mayor Ramon Jayo and CEO Michelle Webster with NBN representatives.

Hinchinbrook Shire Council

https://www.hinchinbrook.qld. gov.au/our-council/meetingsand-minutes/ Extracts from the Hinchinbrook Shire Council unconfirmed meeting minutes from September 26 BUSINESS

1. INFRASTRUCTURE AND UTILITY SERVICES

1.1 INFRASTRUCTURE and UTILITY SERVICES ACTIVITY REPORT

Consideration of Report to Council from Director Infrastructure and Utility Services dated 14 September 2023 regarding summary of activities undertaken during the month ending 31 August 2023.

Resolution – That Council receive and note the information in the Report. Carried 7-0

1.2 INFRASTRUCTURE and UTILITY SERVICES MONTHLY STATUS REPORT

Consideration of Report to Council from Director

Infrastructure and Utility Services dated 14 September 2023 regarding monthly Infrastructure and Utility Services Status Report for the month ending 31 August 2023.

Resolution – That Council receive and note the information in the Report. Carried 7-0

1.3 APPEAL of WATER LEAK RELIEF DECISION

Consideration of Report to Council from Director Infrastructure and Utility Services dated 15 September 2023 regarding an appeal of decision by Chief Executive Officer regarding a Water Leak Relief Application by property owners of 24 Bruce Parade Lucinda.

Resolution – That Council reject the appeal on the basis that the previous decision by the Chief Executive Officer was made correctly and the leak does not qualify for relief in accordance with the Council’s Water Leak Relief Policy. Carried 7-0

2. CORPORATE and COMMUNITY SERVICES

2.1 CORPORATE and COMMUNITY SERVICES ACTIVITY REPORT

Consideration of Report to Council from Director Corporate and Community Services dated 15 September 2023 regarding summary of activities undertaken during the month ending 31 August 2023.

Resolution – That Council receive and note the information in the Report. Carried 7-0

2.2 CORPORATE and COMMUNITY SERVICES

STATUS REPORT

Consideration of Report to Council from Director Corporate and Community Services dated 14 September 2023 regarding monthly Corporate and Community Services Status Report for the month ending 31 August 2023.

Resolution – That Council receive and note the information in the Report. Carried 7-0

2.3 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPORT for the PERIOD ENDING 31

AUGUST 2023

Consideration of Report to Council from Finance Manager dated 13 September 2023 regarding a report of Council’s financial performance and interim position for the month ending 31 August 2023 and to measure progress against Council’s approved budget.

Resolution – That Council receive and note the information in this Report. Carried 7-0

2.4 REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATION FORREST BEACH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

Consideration of Report to Council from Development and Regulatory Services Manager dated 14 September 2023 regarding a Regional Economic Development Grant application received from Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club and seeking approval of the Assessment Panel recommendation for funding.

Resolution – That Council approve the funding of $3,000 (excl. GST) for the Forrest Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s 2023 Carnival. Carried 7-0

2.5 HSC 23/12 – HIRE AND MAINTENANCE OF A SWIMMING ENCLOSURE AT FORREST BEACH

Consideration of Report to Council from Finance Manager dated 15 September 2023 informing of the tender process undertaken, the evaluation outcome, and to recommend an appropriate contractor for the hire and maintenance of a swimming enclosure at Forrest Beach associated with Tender HSC 23/12.

Resolution – That Council:

A. Appoint KJ Moss Pty Ltd t/a Uninet Enclosure Systems as Council’s preferred tenderer for HSC 23/12 – Hire and Maintenance of a Swimming Enclosure at Forrest Beach at a cost of $439,030 (excl. GST) for a period of five years, expiring 30 June 2028; and

B. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009, to negotiate and enter into

contract, finalise and execute any and all matters in relation to this procurement activity.

Carried 7-0

2.6 APPLICATION for CONVERSION to FREEHOLD CANTAMESSAS ROAD ABERGOWRIE LOT 119 on CWL2123

Consideration of Report to Council from Development and Regulatory Services Manager dated 7 September 2023 regarding a request from the Department of Natural Resources seeking Council’s views and comments concerning an Application for Conversion to Freehold Land described as Lot 119 on CWL2123. The allotment is approximately 20.26ha in size, unimproved, zoned Rural and is currently leased for agricultural use.

Resolution – That Council advise the Department of Resources it has no objection in relation to the Application for Conversion to Freehold Land described as Lot 119 on CWL2123, subject to noting it is the landowners responsibilities to ensure and maintain all access provisions.

Carried 7-0

2.7 REFERRAL AGENCY RESPONSE – DESIGN and SITING

17 BARRAMUNDI STREET TAYLORS BEACH – LOT 122 on RP726627

Consideration of Report to Council from Development and Regulatory Services Manager dated 6 September 2023 concerning a request for a Referral Agency Response – Design and Siting variation lodged by Robert and Colleen Ford seeking to establish a new Class 10a patio extension structure on the eastern portion of the property located at 17 Barramundi Street Taylors Beach – Lot 122 on RP726627. The proposed siting entails an encroachment on the front boundary setback towards Barramundi Street. The property has an area of 708m² and is currently improved with a single dwelling, shed and swimming pool. The proposed Class 10a structure has dimensions of 3.38m (W), 6.6m (L) and 3.51m (H). The structure is proposed to be constructed at 2.618m from the rear boundary in lieu of the 6m Queensland Development Code (QDC) requirement.

Resolution – That Council issue a Referral Agency Response for the proposed Class 10a patio extension structure on land located at 17 Barramundi Street Taylors Beach, formally described as Lot 122 on RP726627, subject to conditions, as set out in Attachment A. Carried 7-0

2.8 REFERRAL AGENCY RESPONSE – DESIGN and SITING

17 FRASER STREET

INGHAM – LOT 5 on RP706965

Consideration of Report to Council from Development and Regulatory Services Manager dated 6 September 2023 concerning a request for a Referral Agency Response – Design and Siting variation lodged by Benk Marketing Services Pty Ltd t/a Patio World on behalf of Graham and Jo-Anne Grieve seeking to establish a new Class 10a deck structure on the northern portion of the property located at 17 Fraser Street Ingham – Lot 5 on RP706965. The proposed siting entails an encroachment on the two front boundary setbacks towards Griffith Street and Fraser Street. The property has an area of 1,206m² and is currently improved with a single dwelling. The proposed Class 10a structure has dimensions of 3.6m (W), 6.788m (L) and 5.39m (H). The structure is proposed to be constructed at 5.7m from the front boundary towards Fraser Street and 2.4m from the front boundary towards Griffith Street in lieu of the 6m Queensland Development Code (QDC) requirement.

Resolution – That Council issue a Referral Agency Response for the proposed Class 10a deck structure on land located at 17 Fraser Street Ingham, formally described as Lot 5 on RP706965, subject to conditions, as set out in Attachment A. Carried 7-0

Mayor Jayo adjourned the meeting at 10.00am for morning tea and the meeting resumed at 10.15am

2.9 REFERRAL AGENCY RESPONSE – DESIGN and SITING

26 TREVALLY STREET TAYLORS BEACH – LOT 100 on RP725121

Consideration of Report to Council from Development and Regulatory Services Manager dated 6 September 2023 concerning a request for a Referral Agency Response – Design and Siting variation lodged by Ryan Bird c/- Rapid Building Approvals on behalf of Richard Jones seeking to establish a new Class 10a shed structure on the north-eastern portion of the property located at 26 Trevally Street Taylors Beach – Lot 100 on RP725121. The proposed siting entails an encroachment on the rear boundary setback towards the boundary of Lot 392 on CP899640 and side boundary setback towards the boundary of Lot 101 on RP725121. The property has an area of 708m² and is currently improved with

a single dwelling and garden shed. The proposed Class 10a structure has dimensions of 10.0m (W), 11.4m (L) and 4.072m (H). The structure is proposed to be constructed at 500mm from the rear boundary and 900mm from the side boundary in lieu of the 1.5m Queensland Development Code (QDC) requirement.

Resolution – That Council issue a Referral Agency Response for the proposed Class 10a shed structure on land located at 26 Trevally Street Taylors Beach, formally described as Lot 100 on RP725121, subject to conditions, as set out in Attachment A. Carried 70 2.10 RECONFIGURING A LOT – SUBDIVISION (TWO LOTS INTO SIX LOTS)

49098 and 49124 TOWNSVILLE ROAD TOOBANNA LOT 1 on RP732217 and LOT 2 on RP735015

Consideration of Report to Council from Development and Regulatory Services Manager dated 8 September 2023 concerning a Development Application from Northpoint Planning on behalf of John Peebles for Reconfiguring a Lot – Subdivision (One Lot into Six Lots) at 49098 and 49124 Townsville Road Toobanna formally known as Lot 1 on RP732217 and Lot 2 on RP735015. The subject allotment is designated within the General Residential Zone of the Planning Scheme. The subject allotments are connected to Council’s reticulated water services, however are not connected to Council’s sewerage services. Lot 1 on RP73221 contains a dwelling house and ancillary structures and Lot 2 on RP735015 is currently unimproved vacant land. The proposed reconfiguration will result in Lot 1 with an area of 2.052ha, Lot 2 with an area of 801m2, Lot 3 with an area of 8,915m2, Lot 4 with an area of 8,950m2, Lot 5 with an area of 9,007m2 and Lot 6 with an area of 1,619m2.

Resolution – That Council approve the proposed Reconfiguration of Land –Subdivision (Two Lots into Six Lots) on land located at 49089 and 49124 Townsville Road Toobanna formally known Lot 1 on RP732217 and Lot 2 on RP735015, subject to conditions as set out in Attachment A. Carried 7-0

2.11 RECONFIGURATION OF LAND – REARRANGEMENT OF BOUNDARIES (TWO LOTS INTO TWO LOTS)

26 FERN STREET and 11 ACACIA STREET FORREST BEACH LOTS 403 and 418 on A7741

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CONSIDERATION of Report to Council from Development and Regulatory Services Manager dated 12 September 2023 concerning a Development Application from Hansen Surveys Pty Ltd on behalf of Denise Bray for Reconfiguring a Lot – Rearrangement of Boundaries (Two Lots into Two Lots) at 26 Fern Street and 11 Acacia Street Forrest Beach formally known as Lots 403 and 418 on A7741. Lot 403 has frontage to Fern Street and is improved with an existing dwelling, Lot 418 has frontage to Acacia Street and is also improved with an existing dwelling and shed. The proposed rearrangement is to allow for formalised access to Lot 403 from Acacia Street and will result in Lot 403 with an area of 1,190m2 and Lot 418 with an area of 834m2.

Resolution - That Council approve the proposed Reconfiguration of Land –Rearrangement of Boundaries (Two Lots into Two Lots) on land located at 26 Fern Street and 11 Acacia Street Forrest Beach, formally known as Lot 403 on A7741 and Lot 418 on

A7741, subject to conditions, as set out in Attachment A. Carried 7-0

2.12 RECONFIGURATION OF LAND – REARRANGEMENT OF BOUNDARIES (FOUR LOTS INTO FOUR LOTS) FORREST BEACH ROAD BRAEMEADOWS

LOTS 2, 3 and 4 on RP726065 and Lot 1 on RP712276

Consideration of Report to Council from Development and Regulatory Services Manager dated 8 September 2023 concerning a Development Application from Neil and Liz Bosworth for Reconfiguration of Land – Rearrangement of Boundaries (Four Lots into Four Lots) at Forrest Beach Road Braemeadows, formally known as Lots 2, 3 and 4 on RP726065 and Lot 1 on RP712276. The subject allotment is designated within the Rural Zone of the Planning Scheme. The subject land has no existing dwellings and comprises a total area of 54.4ha with all allotments falling under the 30ha minimum lot size. The proposed reconfiguration will result in Lot 1 with an area of 11ha, Lot 2 with an area of 12.5ha, Lot 3 with an area of 9.2ha Lot 4 with an area of 22.8ha and

10m wide drainage easements within each lot.

Resolution - That Council approve the proposed Reconfiguration of Land –Rearrangement of Boundaries (Four Lots into Four Lots) on land located at Forrest Beach Road Braemeadows, formally known as Lot 2 on RP726065, Lot 3 on RP726065, Lot 4 on RP726065 and Lot 1 on RP712276, subject to conditions, as set out in Attachment

A. Carried 7-0

3. MAYOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE SERVICES

3.1 MAYOR and CHIEF EXECUTIVE SERVICES ACTIVITY REPORT

Consideration of Report to Council from Chief Executive Officer dated 14 September 2023 concerning summary of activities undertaken during the month ending 31 August 2023.

Resolution – That Council receive and note the information in the Report. Carried 7-0

3.2 MAYOR and CHIEF EXECUTIVE SERVICES MONTHLY STATUS REPORT

Consideration of Report to Council from Chief Executive Officer dated 14 September

2023 concerning monthly Mayor and Chief Executive Services Status Report for the month ending 31 August 2023.

Resolution – That Council receive and note the information in the Report. Carried 7-0

3.3 APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Consideration of Report to Council from Chief Executive Officer dated 14 September 2023 regarding appointment of Mary-Anne Uren to the position of Chief Executive Officer in accordance with Section 194 of the Local Government Act 2009.

Resolution – That Council appoint Mary-Anne Uren to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective from Monday 13 November 2023 for a five year term.Carried 7-0

3.4 COUNCILLOR MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT

Consideration of Report to Council from Chief Executive Officer dated 14 September 2023 providing Councillor Activity Reports for the month ending 31 August 2023 to ensure transparency and public scrutiny.

Resolution – That Council receive and note the information in the Report. Carried 7-0

CONFIDENTIAL ITEM

That Council close the

meeting to the public and move into Closed Session at 10.30am under Section 275 (1)(f) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 to discuss Item 4.1 as it is a matter involving legal proceedings.

That Council move out of the Closed Session at 10.57am

4. INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES DELIVERY

4.1 WARRENS HILL LANDFILL CELL ONE CAPPING FAILURE

Consideration of Report to Council from Director Infrastructure and Utility Services dated 18 September 2023 seeking delegation to authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate a resolution regarding the failure of the Cell One Capping Project at Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre.

Resolution – That Council authorise the Chief Executive Officer to negotiate a resolution with GHD regarding the failure of the Cell One Capping Project at Warrens Hill Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre. Carried 7-0

CONCLUSION – This concluded the business of the meeting which closed at 11.00am.

APPROVED, CONFIRMED and ADOPTED on 24 October 2023

Cardwell Seafest 2023

CARDWELL and the surrounding community enjoyed another weekend of Seafest festival fun! There was a strong turnout for the very first Kids Jetty Fishing Comp, with 54 registered and another eight that came in late. The jetty was full of keen little anglers.

The following are winners of some of the events over the festival: Winner of the prawn peeling challenge:

Katelyn. She peeled ten topgrade banana prawns in 46 secs!

We’ve checked out the world and Australian records, and she’s in the running. Katelyn thanks her Dad, Mark, for making her peel the

prawns every Christmas!

If you feel you are a prawn peeling expert, the current time to beat to peel one prawn is 4.1 seconds. Let’s see if the time can be destroyed at the Cardwell Seafest next year.

Jessie’s Pie Eating Challenge:

A new Champ, Jessie, with an outstanding time of 2.18 secs, defeated reigning Champ Michael, whose fastest time is 2.58secs.

Photo competition winners: Jess Row (Dollyunder the Jetty) Mark Brady (Sunset ) Runners up: Andrea Saunders Jetty

And Junior Nate Hodgson

A fantastic turnout for the Car n Bike show:

Best Australian: Rick Black Regal Valiant

Best Non-Australian: Andrew Jamieson, the green VW Combi

Best Paint: Rick Black Valiant

Best Interior: Scott Green, the Red 1971 Valiant XY Falcon

Best Bike: Arthur Pickle 2010

Honda Fury

People’s Choice: Peter Thomas 2017 Mustang

Overall, Champion: Ricks Black Valiant

Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Extracts Cassowary Coast Meeting Minute from the meeting held September 28:

Section 3.1 of the meeting minutes

PETITION - Banyan Park Upgrade (Tully) CCRC

Executive Summary Council has received a petition from Mr Callan Marneros as the Principal Petitioner in relation to the "Banyan Park Upgrade (Tully) CCRC". The petition states, "We, the undersigned residents petition the Council and ask that it completely remove any and all further consideration of the proposed redevelopment plan Option 1 - involving the relocation of the Bus Shelter from its exiting location in the centre of Banyan Park to Hort street. We also seek to have the 2nd proposed development plan Option 2 - amended so that it does NOT remove any of the existing parking on either side of the street. This includes all of the parallel parking on the Pacific Fastener side of the street as well as all of the adjacent parking on the Banyan Park side of the street."

This report receives the petition.

Section 5.1 of the meeting minutes

PROPOSAL for Council to establish a Regional Health Care Centre

Executive Summary

The 2022 Community Scorecard identified that access to primary health care was the communities second highest priority. The survey saw a stronger priority for improved access to primary health care from respondents in Mission Beach which has a population of 4,000+ with no doctor after the Tristar Medical Group closed its medical centre at Wongaling Beach in December 2021. Since then, Mission Beach residents have had to travel to Innisfail or Tully to see a doctor or possibly further to Cairns or Townsville. Medical centres in Innisfail and Tully are also at capacity with long wait lists.

Despite the apparent patient demand at Mission Beach, medical and allied health practices are unwilling to take the financial risk of opening a new medical centre there as they are uncertain if they can source qualified doctors and staff to

make it economically viable.

To address this problem, Council officers propose that Council takes the financial risk of leasing and operating the old Tristar premises at Wongaling Beach Shopping Centre with its current fitout in situ for a period of at least 12 months. During this time health care providers can hire medical rooms at the centre from Council at subsidized rates while they attempt to source permanent qualified staff. During that 12 months Council will also continue to lobby State and Federal governments for assistance. After 12 months Council and the health care providers will assess if the centre is viable and can remain open or if it should be closed.

Whilst health care is not traditionally the responsibility of local government, Council officers believe that the potential direct and indirect benefits of a new medical centre opening in Mission Beach outweighs Council’s investment and the risk of the proposal failing.

Section 5.2 of the meeting minutes

2024 Australia Day Awards Program

Executive Summary

The Cassowary Coast Australia Day Awards provide the opportunity to publicly celebrate, acknowledge and honour the outstanding contributions of individuals and groups working tirelessly to improve the Cassowary Coast community by promoting the social, cultural, economic and environmental prosperity of our region through personal accomplishments, inspirational behaviours and/or successful completion of projects, initiatives or events.

This event aligns with the Council’s Visions - Our community is enjoying enhanced liveability with a strong sense of pride, belonging and connection, with improved access to quality health and wellbeing and community services.

At present, Council does not have a Policy to support the Australia Day Awards. It should be noted that the records of the past winners of the awards and associated processes go back thirty years. The Australia Day Awards is a program rewarding community service

and personal achievements at a local level and is administered through a nomination program, which is assessed by a local selection committee and Awards, in the form of certificates, prizes and medals.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council and our community celebrate Australia Day with official Australia Day Awards Ceremony/Ceremonies conducted in a location or locations decided by Council. Council will co-ordinate the public nomination and disbursement for the Australia Day Awards in accordance with the Australia Day Policy and Guidelines put before Council for consideration.

The Cassowary Coast Australia Day Photography Competition, centred around the theme of "Home," is an initiative designed to celebrate the diverse interpretations of the concept of "Home" within the Cassowary Coast region. This competition, in accordance with the Guidelines as presented, aims to engage amateur photographers residing in the Cassowary Coast Local Government Area, providing them with a platform to showcase their talent and perspectives while highlighting the beauty of our region.

Section 5.3 of the meeting minutes

COMMUNITY Grants and Support Program – Youth Sports Bursary Executive Summary

Council provides Community Grants

and Support to respond to community priorities and need, and create a more sustainable and resilient community by delivering social (including health and wellbeing), cultural, environmental and economic outcomes through the funding streams. Council is required to prepare and adopt a Community Grants Policy in accordance with the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld).

Council resolved to withdraw from the North Queensland Sports Awards in June 2020 (Resolution Number LG0714) and develop a locally-based sports bursary program. The aim of the program was to support the region’s sporting community… to complement the existing Community Assistance Scheme suite of sport and recreational services that include Youth Assistance financial support, annual grants and grant writing workshops to the community.

Council recently undertook a review of the Community Grants Program and adopted the revised Community Grants and Support Policy and Community Grants & Support Program Guidelines (Resolution LG1558 August 2023).

Council continues to review the effectiveness and equity of the various community support initiatives and Council is asked to consider amendments to the Community Sports Bursary Program. Further amendments regarding support of sports initiatives will be brought to Local Government Meetings in Quarter 2, 2023-2024 for Council’s consideration.

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MINI EXCAVATOR & MINI SKID STEER LOADER, MESSAGE BOARD TRAILER, FORKLIFT, COMMERCIAL BLACK POLY PIPE, FABRICATION REO U BARS, COUNTER WEIGHTS, HIAB, CEMENT PIPES, TRAILER COMPRESSORS, ENCLOSED GENERATORS, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, CEMENT CULVERTS & PIPES

Tully, Queensland

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 06 October to 27 October 2023

Telecommunications Facility (Monopole, Antennas and Equipment Shelter/Cabinets – Max Height: 30m)

Where: Hynes Street, SOUTH JOHNSTONE QLD 4859

On: Lot 1 on RP743130

Approval sought: Development Permit for Material Change of Use

Application ref: MCU23/0027

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Cassowary Coast Regional Council PO Box 887, Innisfail QLD 4860 enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au / 1300 763 903 www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

Proposed Development

Make a submission from 06 October to 27 October 2023

Telecommunications Facility (Monopole, Antennas and Equipment Shelter/Cabinets – Max Height: 30m)

Where: 601 Old Tully Road, FELUGA QLD 4854

On: Lot 92 on CWL591

Approval sought: Development Permit for Material Change of Use

Application ref: MCU23/0024

You may obtain a copy of the application and make a submission to: Cassowary Coast Regional Council PO Box 887, Innisfail QLD 4860 enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au / 1300 763 903 www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au

Public notification requirements are in accordance with the Planning Act 2016

NEW & USED CAR SALESPERSON

Bartrac Toyota is a locally owned and operated Toyota Dealership, established in 1974. We pride ourselves on our customer focus, and team spirit. Providing cars to our region for 45 years, we pride ourselves on superior service and customer care from one generation to the next.

Tully is an agricultural township located on the beautiful Cassowary Coast in Far North Queensland. Halfway between Townsville and Cairns, it’s close to all necessities and just 20 minutes from Mission Beach, making it the perfect sea/tree change.

A permanent full-time position has become available in our Sales Department. Whilst not essential, previous Dealership (Toyota) experience is preferred.

To be successful in this role you will need to be a great team player, working together with all our departments to ensure the best possible results for our customers. Reporting directly to Dealer Principal, you will need:

• Prior experience – minimum 2 years

Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Excellent sales and service skills, with a high regard for our customers’ needs

• A thorough knowledge of vehicles, features and products

To be proactive in generating new sales leads as well as maintaining existing sales contacts

• To give attention to detail throughout the sales process, as well as after sales service

Good computer literacy (training will be provided in our Company’s software)

• Current Open Drivers License

Applications must address the criteria listed above. Bartrac considers this position to be key in their ongoing commitment to customer service and satisfaction. For this reason, only suitably qualified persons should apply.

Remuneration will be according to the relevant Award, and commensurate with the successful candidate’s demonstrated abilities and experience, as well as commission on sales. A company vehicle is also included in the package.

Applications, including your response to the criteria above, and current resume should be emailed to: michell@bartractoyota.com.au

October

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

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, 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

Mareeba fruit growers’ cooling solution creates jobs thanks to RED Grant

QRIDA

• North Queensland lychee and pomelo operation Nastasi Farming

4Gen named one of 24 successful businesses to receive a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant under Round Five of the Palaszczuk Government’s successful program

• The family farm operation will use the RED grant to fund a cold room, creating up to two local jobs

• Overall, the fifth round of the RED Grants program has provided $3.9 million in funding and is expected to create up to 215 direct, long-term jobs

MAREEBA lychee and pomelo farm Nastasi Farming 4Gen is building a cold room to preserve fruit quality and creating up to two local jobs with a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant.

The family operation is installing a purpose-built cold room to package fresh produce ready for market.

Given the short shelf-life of lychees, the cold room will be critical to prevent the fruit degrading in the North Queensland heat.

The cold room will also create new opportunities for the operation, including expanding into new markets and packing for other local farms.

The cold room is expected to be up-

and-running by next year, and will create up to two direct, full-time jobs.

Nastasi Farming 4Gen is one of 24 businesses approved for the fifth round of the competitive RED grants program with a total funding of $3.9 million. Overall, the fifth round of the RED Grants program is expected to create up to 215 direct, long-term jobs.

Grants are available for up to $200,000

with a 50 per cent cash contribution requirement from applicants to fund projects which generate economic and employment opportunities related to primary production value chains across rural and remote Queensland.

Over five years, the Palaszczuk Government’s RED Grants program has provided a total of $13.3 million in funding to support 59 successful regional agribusiness projects, worth

more than $52.4 million and estimated to create over 2,500 new direct and indirect jobs.

A sixth round of RED Grants, supporting Indigenous-owned agribusinesses and projects aimed at low-emissions agriculture, has been allocated for the 2023-24 financial year, with applications to open later this year.

For more information about the RED Grant scheme visit qrida.qld.gov.au/ program/rural-economic-developmentgrants

The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) administers the RED Grant scheme on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Quotes attributable to Nastasi Farming 4Gen co-owner Sam Nastasi:

“Without the coldroom, we were not able to pack our fruit on site and were forced to outsource an external packing facility. This required additional challenges and added costs with having to source refrigerated transport and prechilling the fruit using a hired cooling facility.

“The coldroom facility is essential for overall quality of the fruit. If not cooled accordingly risk of damage to the skin may occur, making the lychees unsaleable.

Nastasi received a Round Five RED Grant to build a cold room to store their fresh fruit.

“With the cooling no longer a barrier, we now have the opportunity to grow the business by planting more fruit trees and increasing the overall production.”

Cost of living continues to squeeze housing supply

MASTER BUILDERS AUSTRALIA

THE Australian Bureau of Statistics August Building Approvals and Home Lending data is showing early signs of improvement but is still below the adequate levels required to boost much-needed housing supply.

Master Builders Australia CEO Denita Wawn said the Government must not take its foot off the accelerator when it comes to tackling the housing crisis and supporting the building and construction workforce to deliver on our targets.

“Builders and tradies have a big job ahead of them to ensure we can build enough homes to start tackling rental inflation and meeting our Housing Accord objectives.

“We need to ensure tradies are spending as much time as possible on the tools without unnecessary delays and disruptions.

“The cost of building homes continues to be inflated

Tully Sugar Crushing Statistics

For week 18 ended 29/09/23

through unnecessary delays and barriers including planning impediments, lengthy approvals processes and high developer charges.

“Worse still, the Federal Government risks magnifying costs and regulatory obstacles with its farreaching ‘Closing Loopholes’ Bill.

“The IR Bill means businesses will have even more of their time absorbed by compliance and red tape issues - instead of being out there building new homes.

Master Builders Australia chief economist Shane Garrett said August 2023 saw a 7.0 per cent increase in the volume of new home building approvals.

“Both detached houses and higher density home building approvals shared in the expansion up 6.0 and 8.8 per cent respectively.

“However, the volume of new approvals is still considerably lower than this time last year.

“Over the year to August 2022, new home building approvals are still down by 13.0 per cent.

South Johnstone Crushing Statistics

For week ended 1/10/2023

“Detached house approvals have suffered a sharp reversal since their peak during the COVID.

“The pipeline of higher density home building activity, which is critical to ensuring adequate rental supply, has been weak since even before the pandemic.

“We still need to see a sustained improvement in the volume of higher density home building in order to relieve inflation which is at 15-year highs,” said Mr Garrett.

CEO Denita Wawn added: “The decision by the RBA to hold interest rates for a fourth consecutive month is a welcome reprieve for mortgage holders and renters who are bearing the brunt of the cost of living crisis.

“The effect of the RBA’s tightening cycle is still flowing through to the sector and dampening investment.

“Master Builders has forecast 2023-24 will see home starts decline by another 2.1 per cent to around 170,100, well below the 200,000 needed per year to meet population growth.”

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills

For week 15 ended 30/09/23

Mareeba lychee and pomelo growers Sam and Charles

Locally designed biodiversity credit scheme field tested across the region

TERRAIN

ONE of the world's first biodiversity credit schemes, designed in the Wet Tropics, has reached a new phase in its development, with field testing at more than 30 revegetation sites now happening across the Wet Tropics region.

Environment and Science and the World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia was welcomed as the Cassowary Credits Scheme progressed to an on-ground testing stage.

Designed by Terrain NRM, the scheme will enable Far North Queensland land managers to generate tradable units of habitat restoration, known as 'Cassowary Credits', which will be sold on environmental markets to investors ranging from philanthropists to governments and corporates.

Ms Robertson said Cassowary Credits focused on restoration of Far North Queensland tropical rainforest habitat. She said up to 50,000 hectares of land had the potential to be part of the scheme.

"This is land that's considered unsuitable for agriculture based on soil type, slope or closeness to watercourses," she said.

be used to build regional capacity for larger-scale restoration projects and to incorporate Accounting for Nature methodology into the scheme to widen its scope to include carbon projects with environmental co-benefits.

"Our hard work is already paying off with the Cassowary Credit Scheme recently being discussed informally at the United Nations Biodiversity Conference, COP15, in Montreal, and during the Financing for Nature initiative launched by the World Economic Forum.

"Through this work, Terrain and the Queensland Government are helping to lead the way in Australia's emerging biodiversity credit markets.

Terrain NRM's Bronwyn Robertson said new co-funding from the Queensland Department of

Bowls News

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

LAST Wednesday, two games of the Ladies B-Grade Singles competition took place.

Diana O’Brien defeated Catrina Cook, whilst Jan Dunn defeated Margaret Johnston.

Two more rounds of games took place this week.

In the social game, Eileen Hamann, Sue Morrison, Jan Edgerton and Helen Paterson defeated Marilyn Allen, Dian Catelan, Daphne Kirkman and Lyn Stevenson 25 - 13.

Innisfail Ladies participated in the Carnival of Bowls played at Innisfail and South Johnstone Bowls Clubs from September 30 to October 2.

Over the three days, nine players from seven clubs competed in fours, triples and pairs.

Ingham Bowls

RESULTS of the barefoot bowls played on September 28: -

Prize winning team with the lowest score was:

D Nielson, P Dickerson & L Perhouse Losing to C Breo, H Hobbs & G Torrisi 6 -13

P Altardonna, M Cole & S Cotton def K Clancy, D Chappell & JPiotto 15-13

A Chitty, T Camenzuli, C Johnson & P Fennel def W Volpe, D Gosney, G Wright & A Di Bella 9-8

L Di Bella, J Johnson & J Dickerson def A Foti, M Girgenti & J Lone 15-12

Men’s Pairs results for September 29: -

S Richards & P Fennel def J Dickerson & R Cantatore 17-10

G Brierley & P Herman drew with J Eddleston & P Kite 16-16

P Ryan & T Koop def H Magennis & K Turvey 15-12

J Eyers & S Cotton def P Dickerson & J Hamlyn 14-13

Terrain NRM has been working with private industry, government, scientists, indigenous groups and wildlife experts to design and develop the new ecosystem services market scheme.

Ms Robertson said the new funding would also

SPORT

Prize winning team of the social bowls played on October 1: -

Teana Artink, M Thompson, R Peterson & E Piotto defeating A Foti, L Di Bella, J Eddleston & T Koop 2212 (21 points to 6)

M Moore, K Walker & R Cantatore def J Holmes, A Di Bella & J Hamlyn 28-14 (19 points to 9)

Tom Arkink, D Horsley, J Craven & P Herman def B Eddleston, L Mahon, J Piotto & S Richards 27-14 (19 points to 9)

Happening at our club this week!

Phone 47762117 or 0487240397 to nominate for any of the following games.

Barefoot bowls played every Thursday between 6 pm-8 pm

Names into the club by 5:30 pm

Men’s pairs played at 2:15 pm every Friday.

Names into the club by 1:45 pm

S Richards on duty on October 6: -

Mixed social bowls played every Sunday at 1:30 pm

Names into the club by 12:30 pm

On roster for October 8: -

Bar: M Bube

Social Selector: R Cantatore

Tully Bowls

SUNDAY, October 1:

President Joan Mercer welcomed 22 Bowlers to play 2 Games of 10 ends on a lovely afternoon.

Team 1 Gavin Buick/Joan Mercer (18) v Team 2 Des Roberts/Rita Pezzutto (3)

Team 3 Ray Downing/Michael Knight/Pam Staier (2) v Team 4 Robyn Brunello/Pauline Edwards/Mary Bacic (12)

Team 5 Peter Smith/Bev Harrop/Avis Ray (21) v Team 6Leno Ceccato/Lou Brunello/Rita Hudson (11)

Team 7Joanne Townsend/Val Zamora/Val Bradley (7) v Team 8 Rod Bradley/Judy Hood/Toni Buick (10)

After Smoko

Team 1(19) v Team 2 (2); Team 3 (27) v 6 (6)

Team 4 (11) v Team 7 (7); Team 5 (11) v Team 8 (5)

Winning Team Gavin Buick/Joan Mercer

Runner up Team Peter Smith/Bev Harrop/Avis Ray. Team of Darryl Stumbles/Ray Downing/Jason

"Biodiversity credit markets are in their early stages. There is huge potential – for landholders, for companies and other businesses to drive nature repair, and for greater investment in habitat restoration across the Wet Tropics region."

The Queensland Government's Land Restoration Fund initially funded the Cassowary Credit Scheme's development.

Harrop/Joey played in Emilio Crema Classic in Marlin Coast on Saturday.

Wednesday Afternoon Bowls start at 5 pm.

Club Championship Mixed Pairs.

Ray Downing/Joanne Townsend defeated John Taylor/Rita Pezzutto.

New Players and Visitors are always welcome.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

LAST Thursday afternoon’s winning social bowls team was Snow Clark, Albert Holder and Kevin Bliss.

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

Congratulations to the Innisfail team of Sergio Dalla Pozza, Ian Humphreys, Wayne O’Neill and Peter Smith who won three games in the Elio Crema Cup and progressed to the semi-final last Saturday at Yungaburra and Marlin Coast.

Section 1 and 2 games between Innisfail, South Johnstone, Mossman, Dimbulah, Yungaburra and Herberton were played in Yungaburra, with Section 3 and 4 games between Edge Hill, Tully, Marlin Coast, Cairns, Babinda, West Cairns, Brothers Edmonton and Stratford played at Edge Hill.

Innisfail defeated Mossman, Atherton and Mareeba and faced Dimbulah in the semi-final played at Marlin Coast.

In the semi-finals, Edge Hill defeated West Cairns 25 - 13, whilst Dimbulah defeated Innisfail 23 - 18.

Edge Hill then defeated Dimbulah in the final and claimed the Elio Crema Cup.

Teams have contested the Elio Crema Cup in the Far North for over 50 years in various forms.

Originally, it was an inter-district game, with teams for FNQDBA and ATDBA playing off in district knockout competitions, for the right to play off in the inter-district final.

Elio Crema aged in his late 80s, is a well-known and respected member of Mareeba Bowls Club and was one of the ‘founding fathers’ of lawn bowls in Dimbulah in 1963, when he and a group of Italian immigrant tobacco farmers decided they needed a sport.

Club Triples and Consistency Singles games are to be played as soon as possible.

“Terrain NRM has been working with private industry, government, scientists, indigenous groups and wildlife experts to design and develop the new ecosystem services market scheme.”

Cassowary Coast athletes excelled at the Coles Winter Carnival in Townsville

MARIA GIRGENTI

IN June, members of Cassowary Coast Athletics achieved resounding success on the track and field at the LAQ Winter Carnival held at the Townsville Sports Precinct.

This event attracted just under 300 athletes from Tully, Tablelands, Mossman, Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Ipswich, Gold Coast, Chinchilla Mackay, Warwick,

CCA members Hudson Wii, Jaxen Swenson, Parker Wii, Noah Boyd, Ruby Torrisi, Jaxen Swenson, Siena Torrisi, Braxton D’Urso, Tiara Herbert and Sailah D’Urso did themselves and their club proud displaying excellent sportsmanship, as well as personal bests, records broken and a swag of medals.

Braxton D’Urso broke the Under 12 Boys 100m record, Ruby Torrisi created a new Winters record with a massive throw of 30.68m in the Under 11 Girls 500g Discus, whilst Tiara Herbert registered a new meet record in Under 14 Girls’ 100m.

Results:

Parker Wii (Under 11 Boys)

2nd: 100m

Sailah D’Urso (Under 9 Girls)

1st: High Jump 0.75m; 70m Run/Sprint and 200m

2nd: 100m, 400m and 800m

Noah Boyd (Under 8 Boys)

1st: 200m

3rd: 100m

Ruby Torrisi (Under 11 Girls)

1st: Shot Put 2kg - 9.30m; Discus 500g - 30.68m (Record); Javelin 400g - 14.32m

Jaxen Swenson (Under 11 Boys)

2nd: 80m Hurdles 60cm and achieved PBs in all events.

Braxton D’Urso (Under 12 Boys)

1st: 100m - 13.47; Long Jump - 4.56m; 400m - 1:03.89; 200m - 27.99; High Jump 1.10m - 1.26m

Tiara Herbert (Under 14 Girls)

1st: 100m - 12.99 (Meet record); Javelin 400g - 24.04m;

200m - 27.17

2nd: 400m

Siena Torrisi (Under 13 Girls)

1st: Shot Put 3kg - 8.07m; Discus 750g - 26.97m

3rd: 400m

At the end of July, CCA members competed at the Coral Coast ANQ Carnival, hosted by Cairns Athletics at Barlow Park, where Braxton D’Urso broke the 200m meet record set by T Parravacini in 1992.

This event is for athletes of all age groups from four years to Masters’ and provides an opportunity to compete against other athletes from other clubs with varying experience levels.

Jorgie D’Urso was the only girl in her Under 6 Girls age group but ran against boys her own age and held her own.

Evelyn Skinner (Under 8 Girls) did herself proud and achieved placings.

Results:

Braxton D’Urso (Under 12 Boys)

1st: 100m (13.58); 200m (27.20 Record), Long Jump (4.37m)

Sailah D’Urso (Under 9 Girls)

1st: 100m (17.41); 200m (35.99); 800m (3:12.87); Long Jump (2.67m) and High Jump (0.97m)

Ruby Torrisi (Under 11 Girls)

1st: Discus 750g (25.01m) and Shot Put 2.0kg (8.84m)

Siena Torrisi (Under 13 Girls)

1st: Discus 1.0kg (22.14m) and Shot Put 3.0kg (7.94m)

3rd: 100m (PB)

Between them, Siena and Ruby Torrisi returned home with six medals.

Sailah, Braxton, and Jorgie D’urso at the Coles Winter Carnival in Townsville.

Jaxen Swenson finished with a silver medal in the hurdles.

Tiara Herbert broke a meet record and brought home four medals.

Sailah D’Urso with two of the six medals she won at the Winter Carnival. Noah Boyd on the podium at the Winter Carnival in Townsville.

and NOW Then

QRL History Committee

BEFORE moving on to discuss the Qld rep players from the Herbert River district, we need to pause and pay tribute to yet another former Australian player who recently passed away, Lionel Morgan.

Lionel, a lightning-fast, elusive winger, thrilled crowds with his pace some 60-odd years ago.

He came from the Tweed River district of Northern NSW, but it was in Qld that he made his name in rugby league when, in 1959, the then 21-year-old ventured over the border to join the Wynnum-Manly club in the old Brisbane rugby league competition.

After impressing for Wynnum, Lionel made the 1959 Combined Brisbane side to play in the Bulimba Cup, which was a competition played between Combined Brisbane, Toowoomba and Ipswich.

By 1960, he was elevated to the Qld side for the series against NSW and scored a try on debut. Qld lost that game 22-21, but Lionel continued to impress with another try in game two, which Qld won 17-12.

That year, the French rugby league team were touring Australia. In the second test of the 3 test series, he was selected on the wing for Australia.

His Australian debut was every bit as good as his Qld one, scoring two tries and helping Australia to a resounding 56-6 victory over France.

He played in the third test of that series for Australia. He scored a try in the memorable 13-0 Qld victory over NSW to draw the 1960 interstate series.

At the end of the 1960 season, a Rugby league world cup was staged in the UK. Lionel was selected in the Australian World Cup squad, joining Innisfail-based Jimmy Paterson and Burdekin-based Noel Kelly in the national squad.

Back home for season 1961, Lionel continued to play for Wynnum, Combined Brisbane and Qld.

His Qld representative career continued until 1963,

Shane Muriata

OH well, the fairytale didn't come true for me or the Brisbane Broncos, but it indeed showed how good the Panthers were.

We can agree, and it suffocates me to say, coming from a lifelong Bronx fan. But still, the Penrith Panthers are the greatest NRL team of the modern era by winning last Sunday's GF 26-24 over the Brisbane Broncos in Sydney.

The first half was what we thought it would be, with both sides throwing everything, bare the kitchen sink at each other. And after going back and forth for 40 nervous minutes, we only had a two-point ball game to

playing 12 times in the maroon, scoring nine tries.

His point-scoring ability was even more impressive since he was a noted goal kicker. In fact, in one Bulimba Cup match in 1962, he scored five tries and kicked six goals for Combined Brisbane against Ipswich!

When Lionel made the Australian side in 1960, he officially became the first Indigenous player to represent Australia in Rugby league and a thoroughly humble gentleman, Lionel continued to give to rugby league long after he retired as a player in the 1960s.

In fact, he was a mentor for the Qld U16 Indigenous team right up until he was well into his 70s.

Lionel had four sons, all of whom played rugby league. One, Brad, was part of the very successful Wynnum-Manly sides of the mid-1980s, including players like Wally Lewis, Gene Miles and Greg Dowling.

In 2008, Lionel was named as a winger in the Indigenous team of the century, and he was part of a QRL event in 2010 where a wall containing the names of all Qld players from 1908-87 was unveiled at Suncorp stadium.

Lionel was 85 years of age when he passed away two weeks ago.

show at halftime.

Suddenly, Ezra Mam lit up the game on his own, scoring a hat trick of tries in the blink of an eye. With the Broncos leading by 16 and already engraving the NRL trophy, enter one Nathan Cleary.

It's true what they say: only the Champions stand up in the championship games, and this bloke was that man.

They were trailing 24-8, and then Cleary singlehandedly clawed the game back in favour of the Penny Panthers and won it on the back of his mastery.

When he crossed at the end, it was like a dagger had gone through my heart, and my Bronco's life had ended; such was the devastation.

I literally cried, kicked and broke my Bronx chair, threw out all my Bronx gear and have been in house arrest lockdown since last Sunday's GF.

Honestly, that was the best chance anyone had to beat the Panthers, and as for my Bronx and Flops,

well, the premiership window has closed.

We won't get another chance until the next millennium or the next time we see Harold Holt at Cronulla Beach, whichever comes first.

It's a truly disappointing way to end the NRL season if you are a Panthers hater, but they deserve it.

It pains me greatly to say this, and I will only say it once. Move over Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, and Laurie Daley; bow down Wally Lewis, Darren Lockyer, Jonathan Thurston, Cooper Cronk and Billy Slater because there is only one GOAT: Nathan Cleary.

All hail the new king, King Nathan Cleary.

In community shout-outs, I want to give a special mention to one Ms M at Palm Fabrics in Tully. I had the absolute honour to speak with her, and she reminds me of the great community members who make our region the best. If you have any fabrics-related jobs, please don't hesitate to drop into Palm Fabrics and say hello to a local legend.

Lionel Morgan was standing right with fellow former Qld players at the Qld player's wall in 2010. Innisfail's Ron Tait is middle standing, and Tully's 1963 captain, Bob Banks, is in front

Just not good enough.

Winners are Grinners,and Flops and his Bronx crew can cry a river.

SPORT

Local netballers benefitted from Queensland Firebirds clinics in Innisfail

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

THROUGHOUT July, Queensland Firebirds captain Kim Ravaillion and vice-captain Lara Dunkley ran netball clinics at Innisfail and District Netball Association courts as part of their regional tour, supported by Suncorp.

Ravaillion, from Sydney, who plays in the centre position, has enjoyed back-to-back premierships with the Firebirds, a World Cup title, and Commonwealth Games gold.

Dunkley, who plays in wing attack, hails from country Victoria and was appointed the Firebirds vice-captain in 2022.

These players engaged with Far North region netball associations and clubs, and after the clinics, participants and community members had an opportunity to interact with the two Firebirds’ players for autographs and photos.

One hundred and twenty aspiring netballers, aged 5 - 17 years participated in clinics held at two different time slots, with rotational game-based activities every 20 minutes.

While Ravilillion worked on agility and footwork, Dunkley focused on attack, defence, and ball skills.

During their regional tour, the Firebirds held a meet and greet and clinics at Cairns Netball and Mareeba. These clinics aimed for youngsters to learn new netball skills, make new friends, have fun, build confidence, and develop teamwork and communication skills.

The Firebirds hope to visit as many regional areas

as possible to promote community participation and well-being, with their goal of becoming the most loved team in Queensland.

Whilst in Innisfail, both girls made a special presentation of a signed Firebirds dress, netball, and gift bag to members of the IDNA committee.

As part of their regional tour, Firebirds players also visited Goondiwindi, Warwick, Gladstone, and Townsville.

Earlier this year, IDNA fielded and Under 13 and Under 14 team in the Challenge Division at the Junior State Age held at Townsville City Netball Association courts.

Both teams put in considerable effort, and whilst they did not achieve the desired results, it provided a fantastic learning experience. It assisted players in their game development, which will help IDNA move forward in 2024 and beyond.

Queensland Firebird captain, Kim Ravaillion put aspiring young netballers through their paces on the court.

Lara Dunkley, Queensland Firebird vicecaptain with budding local netballers during their clinics in Innisfail.

Queensland Firebirds players, Kim Ravaillion and Lara Dunkley with the first group who attended their netball clinic in Innisfail.

Queensland Firebirds players, Kim Ravaillion (far left), and Lara Dunkley (third from right), presented IDNA President Alana Moyle (President), and members Sally Wright and Olivia Catelan with a signed Firebirds netball dress.

Over 900 pest fish reeled in at Innisfail's Tilapia tournament

MARIA GIRGENTI

THIS year's annual Tilapia Tournament at Warrina Lakes was a resounding success, with hundreds of fishing fanatics casting lines in and 940 pesky Tilapia removed from the local waterways.

The three-and-a-half-day event took place from September 20 - 23, during the first week of the school holidays, and proved a popular pastime activity for families and children at home.

On the first day, a massive 92.2kg of fish were caught, with 53.85kg of fish reeled in on the second day.

Tilapia, known as the 'cane toad of our waterways,' is a declared noxious fish, which is such a pest and a biohazard from the point of view of them spreading further around the region.

Tilapia, an introduced ornamental fish

in the 1960s, have adapted exceptionally well to our waterways.

These fish are hardy and very tolerant of poor water quality, pollution, low oxygen levels and all sorts of water temperatures. They are successful breeders that can exist in extremely high populations.

These declared noxious fish threaten native fish stocks and the environment.

It is imperative to eradicate the numbers of these destructive fish to keep the local waterways healthy and productive for future generations.

Whilst Warrina Lakes is not ordinarily open for fishing, the tournament aims to reduce tilapia numbers in the lake environment significantly.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council presented this event in partnership with sponsors which included BCF, Game Fishing Club Innisfail, Berkley, Soils

First NQ, Coastal Marine & Outdoors, Manitto's Auto Centre, Harvey Norman, Allan Sultana, Kmart, Innisfail Seafood, SNS Building and Construction, Torre's Pharmacy and Tackleworld.

The Johnstone River Community Garden assisted with the Tilapia removal and turned it into compost through the process of a fish lasagna.

Tilapia tournament award winners: Tilapia Tadpole (5 Years and Under)

Most Fish Caught: Blakely Perkins - 56 Tilapia Tadpole (5 Years and Under)

Longest Fish: Levi Zipperer 30cm

Tilapia Trapper (6 - 12 Years) Most Fish:

Katrina Roos - 60

Tilapia Trapper (6 - 12 Years) Longest

Fish: Christian Geary 31cm

Tilapia Teen (13 - 18 Years) Most Fish: Lucian Di Carlo - 50

Tilapia Teen (13 - 18 Years) Longest

Fish (Tied): Aaron McKay and Jarrah Sydes 30cm

Tilapia Tamer - Most Fish (Wednesday to Friday): Tyson Catalan - 119 Fish

Tip to Toe - Longest Fish: Noah Pensini 32.5 cm

Best School: Good Counsel College259 Fish

Safety and Sportsmanship: Hazel Maddocks and Darius

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Addler Ingram, Tyson Catelan, Archer Ingram, Brandon and Mason Borsato with their haul of Tilapia.

Tavish and Jaggah Caltabiano with their catch at the Tilapia tournament.

Zayden Zipperer with one of the Tilapia he caught.

Levi Zipperer, winner of the Tilapia Tadpole award - 5 Years and Under - (Longest Fish).

Tyson Catelan, winner of the Tilapia Tamer award (Most Fish overall) and Addler Ingram.

FISHING NEWS with Tony Mossop

LAST week, getting to the reef proved difficult once again.

The last couple of days in the school holidays showed some promising signs, but then the rain showers turned up.

It has been a very frustrating year as far as the weather is concerned. The fishing was good for those who could take advantage of the small windows of good weather when they did turn up, with plenty of trout and red throat emperor caught.

Spanish mackerel have also stood out this year, with good numbers and good-sized fish still being caught.

Around the islands last week, with the bigger tides, fishing in the sheltered bays was the preferred option. Plenty of grassies and grunter and some good-sized coral trout were caught. Queenfish and trevally schools will continue to stay around the islands while the cooler water temperature persists.

River mouth continued to produce some good-sized flatheads along with bream, trevally and grunter.

Small herring and jelly prawns appear on most tides' bottom, encouraging the fish to feed actively.

Generally, if you can find jelly prawns, you should catch fish.

Up in the rivers, the smaller barra have eagerly taken lures while the bigger fish still prefer live baits.

Good-sized red bream have been caught both on fresh bait and lures. October is my Favorite month of the year to chase red bream; as the water temperature increases, the bigger fish will dominate the area and furiously take any bait within its territory.

The freshwater continues producing good-sized bream, lots of smaller barras, and the occasional red bream. Even with the showers continually altering water flow, many jungle perch have been caught in the more isolated pools that make up our streams and river systems.

A variety of top water and smaller hard body lures are working the best at the moment.

This weekend's forecast looks good Friday -Saturday but deteriorates into Sunday. With little run in the tides, it's an excellent opportunity to chase a finger mark in the deeper water.

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Trolling or floating bait for a mackerel could also be a good option, especially on the tide changes.

In the rivers lure, fishermen have an early morning high down to a midday low, perfect for a morning luring. For the bait fishermen, Saturday's high tide, just in the dark, does not get any better for a barra or jack. Always get an up-to-date weather forecast before planning your next fishing trip, and stay safe. Good luck, Tony Mossop, Tackleworld Tully.

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Barramundi caught by Tropical Dave.

Tristan Peach fishing the freshwater while the wind blows.

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Local lawn bowler Louise Hoskins to represent Queensland at the Australian Para Nationals

STORY AND PHOTO BY MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST month, South Johnstone bowler Louise Hoskins was named in the Queensland Women’s Para team along with Serena Bonnell, Annette Goldsworthy and Cheryl Lindfield to compete in the Australian Para Nationals.

Hoskins gained selection along with Serena Bonnell, Annette Goldsworthy and Cheryl Lindfield.

This event will take place at the Warwick Bowling Club, Western Australia, from October 6 - 9, and each player will contest both singles and pairs disciplines.

Mossman’s Bernie Wolland was named in the Queensland Men’s Para team, along with Tony Bonnell, Damien Delgado, Brett Sellars, Cooper Whitestyles and Clive Williams.

The Queensland Para team, who claimed the overall best-performed State last year at Mermaid Beach and won four gold, two silver and one bronze, will be keen to defend these titles in Perth.

Last December, Hoskins and teammate Jo Hunter were named in the Right at Home Australian ParaJackaroo Women’s multi-disability squad after solid performances at the inaugural Nationals last November.

After trials for the World Bowls Championships earlier this year, Hoskins gained selection in the Australian Para Jackaroos Women’s para pairs and teamed up with Jo Hunter in the Multi-Nations event on the Gold Coast.

Hoskins was presented with an exclusive, personalised Australian cap number 28P by good friend and fellow Australian and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Serena Bonnell.

This lead-in international competition featured New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, Hong Kong, China, Norfolk Island, Australian Jackaroos Green and Yellow teams, and Queensland, who replaced Malaysia.

Multi Nations games were spread over Paradise Point, Mudgeeraba and Helensvale Clubs, with the Women’s Para games played at Broadbeach and Musgrave Hill Bowls Clubs.

On March 25, Hoskins debuted for the Para Jackaroos Australian Yellow in the pairs against Serena Bonnell and Cheryl Linfield (Australia Green).

Hoskins and Jo Hunter played New Zealand’s Teri Blackbourn and Julie O’Connell on the second day.

Days one to six contained pool matches of each discipline, whilst the final half of day six and all of day seven staged the medal contests.

The Australian duo played each team twice and returned home with a bronze medal in the Women’s Para Pairs.

Para Women’s Pairs results

Gold: Australia Green (Cheryl Lindfield and Serena Bonnell) 14 def New Zealand (Julie O’Connell and Teri Blackbourn) 9.

Bronze: Australia Yellow (Louise Hoskins and Jo Hunter) 15 def Hong Kong (R L Yuet Chan and L Wai Tang) 14.

Lawn bowler, Louise Hoskins, who made her debut with the Australian Para-Jackaroo Women’s Para team earlier this year, will represent Queensland at the Australian Para Nationals in Western Australia this week.