Wet Tropic Times, 2023, September 28, Newspaper Edition

Variety Charity Golf Day in Innisfail raised a record $10,790 to assist sick and disadvantaged children

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

AN All Trades and General Public Variety Charity Golf Day held on September 22 at Innisfail Golf Club received fantastic support, with a field of 85 taking part in the four-ball Ambrose event.

Golfers mustered at 8:30 am and enjoyed breakfast before a shotgun start at 9:30 am, which concluded with a barbecue lunch after 12:30 pm, followed by presentations.

This year's event promoted and organised by Robert Kopp, Sam Corica and Alf Gullotta, smashed a fundraising record of $10,790 for Variety Queensland - the Children's Charity, which helps sick, disadvantaged and children with special needs.

Funds raised enable Variety - the Children's Charity to provide grants of equipment, services and scholarships to assist young people to follow their dreams and achieve their full potential.

This annual golf event started in 2003 and is only such a success with the all-year-

round support and generosity of local businesses, tradesmen and sponsors.

In August, as Team Neverland, Kopp, Corica, and Gullotta took part in this year's Variety Bash from Toowoomba to Cairns in Car 409, and their 'Jolly Roger' pirate vehicle won the Best Theme award.

The event, which had 330 bashers, raised over $1.6 million for Aussie kids in need.

A special mention to Charity Golf Day major sponsors: Dynamic Timbers, Adbri Masonry, Hurney Partners, Topcon Builders, Micale Cabinets, Goodyear Innisfail, FNQ Roofing Solutions, Raine & Horne Innisfail, Matchport Materials Handling, Andersens

Emerald, Meyer Timber

Queensland, Maurice Grasso Motors, Bradken Boogan, Innisfail Skip Bin Hire.

Charity Golf Day supporters: Innisfail Pro Motors, Geraldton

Grafx Signs, Goondi Hill

Hotel, Rotary Club of Innisfail/ Fitzgerald, Beachside Nail Art and Beauty by Alina, Hume

Doors & Timber, Flick Anticimex, Mission Beach Tavern, Innisfail

Seafood/The Depot Expresso

Innisfail, Carmel Cavallaro

ENJO, Bunnings Warehouse, Innisfail Hardware, CherylLee Florist & Bridal, Mourilyan Bakery, Currajah Hotel, ZandTee, Midway Butchers, Bishop's Silkwood Butchery, The Butcher's Wife Brew, Crown Hotel, Weipa Wildflowers, Oliveri's Deli and Innisfail Golf Club.

Results:

1st: Birdies Gone Begging 30pts

2nd: Hurney & Partners 31pts

3rd: Patto’s Plumbing 31pts

Goondi Hill Hotel - 32pts

Here for the Piss 33pts

Dynamic Timbers - 34pts Bradken 34pts

Where’s Wally 35pts

The Flamingos 35pts

Innisfail United 36pts

Sultana Constructions 36pts

Cane Cutter Construction 36 pts

Mission Impossible 37pts

Bogey Men 38pts

O’Farrell Builders 39pts

Super Six 40pts

Ying and Yang 42pts

Raine & Horne 45pts

Team Austin 45pts

The Partee Girls 45pts

NTPs

Ben Clarke

Hole 1 - Patto’s Plumbing

Hole 7 - Glen Hurney

Longest Drive: Patto’s Plumbing and Lachlan (Super Six)

Perpetual awards:

Danny Boothby Memorial Trophy - Outstanding Team

Effort: The Partee Girls (Mission Beach)

Dennis Keilbach ‘Hook, Line & Sinker’ Memorial Trophy: Team

Bradken Boogan

David King (Kingy) ‘Gone Fishing’ Memorial Trophy: Where’s Wally team

Sam Corica (far left) with Team Bradken Boogan, winners of the Dennis Keilbach Memorial Trophy.

Sam Corica (second from left) with Where’s Wally team, winner of the David King Memorial Trophy.

The Partee Girls from Mission Beach, winners of the Danny Boothby Memorial Trophy for Outstanding Team Effort.

Sam Corica and Robert Kopp with the Sultana Constructions team (light blue shirts), who finished on 36 points.

The Innisfail United team in front of the award-winning Variety Bash Car 409.

Cane growers save costs in ‘sweet spot’ fertiliser trials

TERRAIN

FORTY-ONE farmers from Mareeba to Ingham have trialled changes to their cane-growing practices across 10,000 hectares of land to find the sweet spot for productivity and sustainable agriculture.

Changes have ranged from using enhanced efficiency nitrogen fertiliser and applying fertiliser at variable rates to improving soil health through compost production, mill mud application and planting legumes fallow crops. They have also included upgrading soil and yield mapping to understand each cane block better.

The Wet Tropics Reef Trust IV Repeated Tender program is funded by the Australian Government and delivered by Terrain NRM in partnership with Cairns Canegrowers, Herbert Cane Productivity Services and Tully Canegrowers.

Here is what three growers had to say:

MARIO QUAGLIATA – TULLY

THE old days of “six bags to the acre” are gone on Mario’s cane farm in the Tully region. Ask him how he’s successfully dropped his rates from 187 to 140kg of inorganic nitrogen per hectare, and he’ll tell you he’s been using “witches brews”.

Mario has trialled bio-stimulants, among a range of other changes, and he credits that with the reversal of an initial drop in yield when the Wet Tropics Reef Trust IV Repeated Tender program began on his land.

“In the first two years it felt like we were going backwards. But last year we saw yield increase that looks to be a combination of very favourable growing conditions and, we’re thinking, a liquid product that supposedly unlocks phosphate in the ground. I’m applying it at the same time as fertiliser and it looks to be giving the cane something to balance out the lower nitrogen input.”

Mario has also tried seaweed and worm juice as supplements in recent years, with varying results.

He’s now considering extending the current biostimulant trial to other parts of the farm. He has 400 hectares under cane with owned and leased land. He’s also adopted semi-zonal tillage and legume systems.

The home farm has a bioreactor, which was constructed as part of the Wet Tropics Major Integrated Project - a 10-metre trench between sugarcane paddocks and a nearby drain that is trapping paddock run-off. Water is slowly filtered through woodchips, where bacteria strips it of nitrates.

“We keep trying. The funding and assistance helps. We need a few more years to see the results given all the variables, and to see if other products come on board.”

PAUL MARBELLI – INGHAM

THIRD-GENERATION cane farmer Paul Marbelli describes the last three years as a ‘learning curve’. But he says they’ve led to cost-savings and a much better understanding of what his soil needs across 200 hectares of diverse cane blocks.

The Ingham grower reduced his inorganic nitrogen use to an average of 135 kilos per hectare over plant and ratoon cane with the “peace of mind” that the Wet Tropics Reef Trust IV Repeated Tenders program was a financial buffer if he’d dropped too far for his land and the seasons.

“I probably reduced it a little too much,’’ he said. “Now I know how low I can go before starting to lose production when conditions are not as favourable, I’m back around the 140 mark and following soil tests and the Six Easy Steps nutrient management program to the letter.”

The project also helped him to move into variable rate fertiliser application. “Getting a rate control system fitted means we know more accurately how much fertiliser we are placing, so we can be more confident in reducing nitrogen.”

In addition, the Marbellis have focused more on their mill mud application.

“Our farms are close to the mill so we’ve used a lot of mill by-products over the years. But previously we haven’t reduced our fertiliser rates where we’re using mill mud. Now we’ve got more confidence to do that. With fertiliser prices doubling, there is plenty of incentive. There are huge cost savings in finding the balance between minimising impacts on the environment and maintaining a productive farming business.”

ANDREW VELLA –ABERGOWRIE

ABERGOWRIE cane grower Andrew Vella’s change to enhanced efficiency liquid nitrogen fertiliser has enabled him to average 140kg per hectare on the family’s farms, which collectively have 300 hectares under cane.

Application is down to between 80 and 100kg per hectare on plant blocks - depending on whether he can get a legume crop in or not - so that rates can remain higher on ratoons.

“With the rising cost of fertiliser, you don’t want to waste it. But when you’re cutting back on nitrogen you want to still be able to maximise your production. You want the plant to use the whole lot. It’s a challenge because our growing season varies every year. Sometimes we get a lot of late growth.”

He believes new products, like enhanced efficiency

fertiliser, are the key to dropping nitrogen fertiliser rates because “you’re not losing as much nitrogen to volatility or leaching”. But they are currently a more expensive option – and that’s where the Wet Tropics Reef Trust IV Repeated Tender program has helped.

Developing a customised nutrient management plan with an extension officer was another advantage. And an accompanying increase in soil tests has shed light on soil health needs, including application of more lime. Cane production on the Vella farm remains in the top five in the sub-district.

Andrew says water sampling is a well-established practice in the catchment, where automated sampling stations have been in place for three years, with information relayed back to farmers.

“Imidacloprid, for cane grubs, is one of the biggest worries. We are now using slow-release Suscon maxi granules, allowing us to use less liquid. If there’s a problem, we’ll work out a way to fix it.”

TREVOR PARKER, TERRAIN NRM

TERRAIN NRM’s Trevor Parker said the program has helped growers to reduce the financial risk of determining optimal inorganic nitrogen application rates and, as a result, many farmers have made permanent changes.

“In the tropics, with our variable rainfall from season to season, timing fertiliser application and improving fertiliser efficiency to minimise nitrogen losses is a big challenge for the industry,’’ he said.

“Financial support provided through the Repeated Tenders program gave growers the confidence to work out their sweet spot for nitrogen application and this has resulted in a collective reduction of 1000 tonnes, which is a good cost saving.

“Some found they’d gone down too far in terms of its effect on yield, but then they readjusted to rates that were still below their old rates. Others experienced no yield changes. And some growers are now reporting yield increases.

“This has been all about working with cane growers to match fertiliser use more closely with crop requirements, leading to the same or better yield and profitability results. A good thing about the program was that growers could choose what actions to take. They also had support from extension officers beyond their cane blocks - in things like improving recordkeeping, becoming a BMP-accredited grower if they weren’t already and developing a customised nutrient management plan.”

Paul Marbelli.

Mario Quagliata.

Andrew Vella.

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News in Brief Hinchinbrook

Temporary Closure of Rotary Park Public Toilets

HINCHINBROOK SHIRE COUNCIL

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, October 5, 2023, with works completed and toilets expected to re-open Saturday, October 7, 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.

Annual Spring Flower Show for the Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society

SARI RUSSO

LAST weekend, the Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society enjoyed a positive turnout compared to recent years for their 2023 Spring Flower Show. There were a lot of eye-catching colours from the plants on display.

Robert Jackson - President of Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society, shared, “The numbers were up this year on people coming through the door, and the sales were good. We have plants on sale, and we also have pots on sale for a good price.”

He also shared that more people want to join the club this year, and in the coming month, members will be enjoying a trip to Townsville.

A local Ingham nursing home enjoyed making their yearly visit to the club’s flower display.

Spiritual food with Jess

Peace in letting go

HAVE you ever had a relationship that drains you, that just takes the life out of you?

Just because someone presents well does not necessarily mean their heart attitude is good or that they will be a good influence. Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”

1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV

Likewise, if we don’t keep our hearts right, we may also have a bad influence on others.

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it flow the issues of life.

Proverbs 4:22 NIV

As a child, I heard the saying, “You are known by the company you keep.” Looking back on my memories, that statement sure does hit hard.

Moving forward and looking at who is currently in your life, can you say that you are at peace with those you spend the most time with? Negative attitudes held by others can

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affect us all.

We need God’s wisdom and discernment on whom we decide to spend time with.

Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person; do not associate with one easily angered, or you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared.

Proverbs 22:24-25 NIV

I encourage you to pray and lift up anyone the Lord brings to your heart when praying about your relationships. If you sense things are not quite right, pray, then let go and let God work in those you have prayed for. Let Him guide you on who you relate closely to.

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Bruno Fighera with his Paphiopedilum Saint Swithin. Bruno was the winner of both Grand Champion Orchid and Reserve Champion Orchid.

Louie Peloni with his Neo Candy Dawn. Louie and Teri Peloni were the winners of Grand Champion Foliage with Reta Young the winner of Reserve Champion Foliage.

Guests at the Annual Spring Flower Show for the Herbert River Orchid & Allied Plant Society.

Become Terrain NRM Board’s next ‘Emerging Leader’

DO you have a passion for the Wet Tropics region, the environment and sustainable agriculture? Do you want to know what goes on inside a boardroom and see first-hand how good governance underpins successful businesses?

Terrain NRM is looking for the next

‘emerging leader’ to join its board of directors.

The Emerging Leader program is entering its sixth year, creating an opportunity for a new young leader to take on a 12-month paid mentoring

program. ‘Emerging Leaders’ participate in board meetings and learn from Terrain NRM’s directors and its leadership team.

The Board’s Deputy Chair Lucy Friend is a former ‘Emerging Leader’.

“As a young person who had never been on a board before, the role gave me an opportunity to gain practical experience and build confidence,’’ Lucy said.

“I’ve studied governance and read about the theory of being a director but practicing it with the guidance of great mentors gave me the skillset I needed to progress my understanding and my career.

“My ideas and viewpoints were valued, and they contributed to boardroom decisions, so the benefit was mutual.”

Lucy is also North Queensland Airports’ Environmental Manager

and a community volunteer across conservation, agriculture, youth support and mental health sectors. She said the Emerging Leader opportunity was open to a wide range of people, and believes diversity is important.

“We’ve had Emerging Leaders from sectors including business, tourism, environment, economic and agricultural,’’ she said.

“We want to encourage young people from all backgrounds to apply. Everyone who lives in this region is impacted by natural resource management in one way or another. The ‘Wet Tropics Plan for People and Country’ is for the whole community and everyone’s contribution is valuable.

Terrain NRM is an independent notfor-profit natural resource management organisation that works with the Wet Tropics community to advance the sustainable use of land and waterways, protect environmental values and support healthy, viable communities.

To find out more about the Emerging Leader opportunity on Terrain NRM’s Board, visit www.terrain.org.au/aboutus/employment

MHSL Mental Health Community Forum –Referendum

ATMamu Health Service Limited, we are committed to promoting and safeguarding the mental health and well-being of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities during the Voice Referendum. We understand the emotional impacts that may be experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people pre- and post- the Voice Referendum. Our aim is to offer comprehensive mental health support, ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members have the resources and care needed throughout

this period and beyond.

This forum will include activities with prizes to be won, a light lunch will be provided and information available from the Australian Electoral Commission.

For more information regarding this forum, please call Mamu Health Service Limited – Community Support Service Manager Brett Ambrum on 40615100 during regular business hours.

Where: Warrina Lakes, Innisfail

When: Friday 29th September 2023

Time: 10:30 am

Lucy Friend took on the ‘Emerging Leader’ role on Terrain NRM’s Board and has since become a Director and, most recently, a Deputy Chair of the Board.

A ‘wheely fun time’ at the newly opened Warrina Lakes Pump Track

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Rural Battles

SARI RUSSO | BA SOCIAL WORK

WHEN reading spiritual food with Jess this week, I felt convicted regarding the need to ensure that I position myself in a social circle with people who care about the community, who care about each other and are not engaged in spiteful gossip.

There are many pluses to living in a small community and walking alongside communityminded people. The joy of watching community events comes together with lots of care and hard work. The pleasure of sharing in growing your community to a place where people feel welcome. Where they feel loved and cared about.

Unfortunately, the local gossip pool is a big minus in a small community. The Chinese whispers that happen and destroy people and their integrity. Gossip that often is not based on a shred of evidence but just a few people with hard hearts is a recurring negative of the small communities I have been a part of.

It is a challenge to walk alongside people with the wrong intentions towards their fellow man when it is not even based on a difference of opinion.

Weekly Bible Verse

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON Saturday, September 16, a large crowd gathered, and heaps of bikes, scooters and skateboards were in action at the official opening of Warrina Lakes Pump Track.

Before officially cutting the ribbon, the unveiling of featured artwork by local traditional artist Toshandai Fejo took place.

The new artwork featured at Warrina Lakes titled ‘Our Jina Our Journey’ represents the strength and knowledge our old people hand down within the community and the hearts of youngsters laying the path of many future generations.

“This artwork represents the coming together of children and young people and the community who utilise these Warrina Lakes facilities.”

“This piece is all about embracing children and young people to be empowered in their lives, individual identity and to reach for the stars.”

“It fosters understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture, and as an artist, it provides a platform to show my expression through art, preserving culture.

This project, funded by the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Cassowary Coast Regional Council to support local arts and culture. Activities on the day included face painting, balloon artistry, a circus interactive play area, a lucky door prize and a professional rider demonstration by Ryan from World Trails.

Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club ran a BBQ and sold cold drinks as a fundraiser, whilst Innisfail SES had an information stall.

CCRC appreciated the community support and patience during the work delays due to unfavourable wet weather but persevered to deliver this project.

Cr Nicholas Pervan stated, “Pump tracks provide a fun and exciting riding space that nurtures important skill-building and is a safe learning environment away from vehicular traffic.”

The community provided feedback on the final design, which included two pump tracks.

A smaller track caters to beginners, with a larger track for older and experienced riders, which includes rollers and large berms, multiple transitions, dragon back, and doubles.

The pump track, part of the Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan, CCRC continues to deliver the priority projects to achieve an attractive, welcoming, and functional facility for residents and visitors.

World Trails, one of the largest mountain bike trail companies with hundreds of projects across 20 countries, constructed the Warrina Lakes Pump Track to attract the attention of riders of all ages, abilities and experiences.

Funding of $400,000 from the Australian Government through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program made the Warrina Lakes Pump Track project possible.

This program supports local councils in delivering priority road and community infrastructure projects.

Traditional local artist, Toshandai Fejo after the official unveiling of her artwork ‘Our Jina Our Journey’ at Warrina Lakes.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor and councillors cut the ribbon and officially opened the new Warrina Lakes Pump Track.

Ryan from World Trails wowed the crowd with his riding skills and stunts on the newly opened Warrina Lakes Pump Track.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Proverbs 3:5-6

2023 NQ Sportstar Awards Hinchinbrook Finalists, Lower Herbert Water Quality Program and Sensory Storytime

Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre Road Safety Initiative

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

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

2023 NQ Sportstar Awards Hinchinbrook Finalists

Congratulations to our very own Hinchinbrook Shire finalists!

• Caden Russo;

• Lachlan Buckman;

• Liam Fascetti; and

• Joesph Pennisi.

Celebrating sporting excellence and recognising the incredible talents of North Queensland athletes. We look forward to the finalist results at the upcoming 2023 NQ Sportstar Awards being held in Mackay on Saturday 4 November 2023.

Wishing them all the best!

VendorPanel Supplier and Community Information Session

Local suppliers, contractors and service providers are invited to attend a VendorPanel Supplier and Community Information Session, presented by VendorPanel on how to use the VendorPanel Marketplace and better the chances of your business securing work with Council.

Date: Thursday 28 September 2023

Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Where: Hinchinbrook Room, Level One Council's Main Office

Cost: Free

To RSVP please visit Council's website, Events Calendar page.

Lower Herbert Water Quality Program

Attention primary school teachers, parents and students!

Get creative and join CANEGROWERS Herbert River Water Quality colouring and idea competition.

Entries opened Monday 2 October 2023 and close on Monday 13 November 2023.

Winners will be notified via email on Monday 20 November 2023.

Prizes up for grabs are:

• Most engaged school (based on numbers of entries);

• Best idea on how to look after the environment; and

• Best or most creative colouring. Please note entries can only be made by students currently enrolled in grades one to six.

To download an Entry Form and view the Terms and Conditions, please visit https://bit.ly/3rmobiV.

2023 Hinchinbrook Health and Wellbeing Program

Check out next weeks' free Health and Wellbeing program.

Seated Exercise

• Wednesday 4 October 2023

• 9.00am to 10.00am

• Optimise Health and Wellness, 31 McIlwraith Street Ingham

Yoga

• Thursday 5 October 2023

• 5.30pm to 6.30pm

• Wholebeing Initiative, 28 Lannercost Street Ingham

Yoga

• Friday 6 October 2023

• 9.00am to 10.00am

• TYTO Precinct, 73 McIlwraith Street Ingham RSVP is essential. For further information or to RSVP, please visit Council's website, Events Calendar page to register.

Proudly supported by Hinchinbrook Shire Council, the Queensland Government and Health and Wellbeing Queensland through ActiveKIT Round 2.

Sensory Storytime Spark the imagination of your child with hands on sensory play, nursery rhymes and stories.

Come dressed for messy fun every 3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30am at the Hinchinbrook Shire Library. For further information please visit https://bit. ly/46kwVox or contact Hinchinbrook Shire Library on 4776 4614

Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund Opening Soon

The Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport is thrilled to announce the new $45 million Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund.

Projects must align with one of these funding categories:

• Inclusive and Accessible: to support projects that improve accessibility and inclusivity, like new and upgraded changerooms and amenities that meet universal design principles; and

• Safe, Quality and Efficient: to support projects focused on creating more safe, quality and efficient facilities across sport and recreation venues.

Applications close on Thursday 16 November 2023.

For more information on the Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund visit https://bit.ly/48qMrkw.

Image: Wilmar representative Garth Yates with Hinchinbrook Visitor Information Centre staff member Leah Manenti.

Hinchinbrook - Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study 2022

NICK DAMETTO MP

THE long-awaited Recreational Boating Facilities Demand Forecasting Study is now available to the public.

The recommendations are only suggestions and are not binding. Review by the relevant agencies will need to take into account certain criteria before making an informed decision on how the recommendations may be carried out.

It is promising to see these projects identified. I am committed to working with our local councils and Marine Safety Queensland to make these recommendations a reality.

Below is a summary of recommendations identified by the study for Hinchinbrook boating facility projects.

Hull River, Hull Heads

Recommendation: Add a boat ramp lane to the south of the existing ramp. Construct 40 CTU parks.

Priority Listing #2: Required to meet demand within the next five to ten years.

Port Hinchinbrook

Recommendation: Undertake dredging feasibility study to assess if all-tide access can be established and maintained in a fiscally responsible manner. If it can, formalise an increase to 90 CTUs and dredge channel to allow all-tide access.

Priority Listing #4: Required to meet demand within the next fifteen to twenty years.

**Please note that this is separate to the current emergency dredging project currently being worked through by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

Dungeness

Recommendation: Construct a third floating walkway adjacent to the northernmost (downstream) ramp lane, and a new ramp lane to the south of the existing southern floating walkway.

Reconstruct retaining

wall/revetment.

Priority Listing #1: For immediate planning and design.

Taylor’s Beach

Recommendation: Construct additional boat ramp lane and fixed sloping walkway if a feasibility study concludes it is appropriate. Provide additional 40 CTUs.

Priority Listing #2: • Planning and design intended to provide capacity within 5-10 years.

Cassady Creek

Recommendation: Cassady Creek: Construct a new 2-lane boat ramp with centralised floating walkway, turnaround area and 35 CTU parking spaces.

Priority Listing #3: Planning and design intended to provide capacity within 10-15 years.

Forrest Beach

The study made no recommendations

for the facility at Forrest Beach, instead the facility at Cassady Creek has been identified to be improved or relocated to give more options when conditions on the open coast make launching or retrieving a vessel impractical.

Bushland Beach, Stony Creek

Recommendation: Improve parking capacity by semi-formalising the open areas around the facility.

Priority Listing #2: Required to meet demand within the next five to ten years. To access the full reports for each Local Government Area, please follow the link below:

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/ dataset/recreational-boating-facilitiesdemand-forecasting-study-2022?fbclid= IwAR2hlnSY9V0YotrOK86vklMW9uTX

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Government failure: Vulnerable children targeted for exploitation and criminal recruitment

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

ACROSS North Queensland, shocking revelations have emerged regarding the Government’s shortcomings in safeguarding vulnerable children, particularly those under state care and lumped in the controversial “resi-care” system.

Operation Uniform Kalahari was launched in Cairns in January 2022 and aimed at investigating the alleged grooming and exploitation of children. To date, police have charged twelve offenders with offences against 52 child victims in the State’s Far North.

It’s been alleged that the suspected offenders offered drugs to children in exchange for sexual acts or recruited them to engage in criminal conduct. This criminal behaviour was broadly known by those “within the industry,” and Hinchinbrook MP and Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Deputy Leader Nick Dametto said he tried to bring these distressing reports to the

attention of the Police Minister but was brushed aside.

“Earlier this year I asked the Police Minister if he was aware of reports that children were being exploited criminally and sexually by adults. The Minister denied that the Queensland Police Service was aware of any such activity,” Mr Dametto said.

“A few different things concern me about the Minister’s response. Firstly, Operation Uniform Kalahari was already underway at the time I asked this question, so either the Police Minister lied, or he wasn’t aware of what the Queensland Police Service was working on under his watch.

“Secondly, if the Police Minister did know of such allegations, and in true Labor fashion chose to craft his response using words that weren’t specifically untrue but also weren’t specifically accurate, then I find that also very alarming, deceptive and simply disappointing.

“The honourable response would have been to acknowledge the existence of a problem, address it

and explain what the Queensland Police Service are doing about it.

“The State’s failing resi-care system is currently under review following reports of abuse and neglect, and frankly, the review has been a long time coming. I really hope that the results shine a spotlight even more on the system’s flaws and the long-term adverse effects that it has on our youth.

“The Queensland Family & Child Commission, who has oversight of the review, recently published an interim report that even in the early stages has highlighted various inadequacies across the resi-care regime, including a lack of services and specialist care for kids with high needs.

“Child exploitation is sometimes viewed as an overseas problem and not considered an issue that happens in Australia, but the reality is children have been recruited to commit crimes, coerced into dangerous situations, and subjected to unimaginable exploitation closer to home than many people realise.

“These crimes are being committed against children placed in resi-care houses scattered amongst our suburbs. It is a well-known fact that youth workers in these resi-care homes have no legal mechanism to keep children at the facility. They often abscond and become vulnerable to those who prey on them for exploitation; this is a stain on the Government’s conscience for failing to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children in Government care.

“Once the review is finalised, the public should expect a genuine and transparent response from the Child Safety Minister followed by a commitment from the Palaszczuk Government to completely overhaul the failed child safety and resi-care systems, but I am not holding my breath.

“To begin with, various options and strategies could be explored to reduce the number of children in resicare, and one of those options that KAP consistently puts forward is Relocation Sentencing.

“Not all the kids in resi-care are criminals or have been in contact with the youth justice system, but for those who have, instead of dumping them in a risky resi-care facility, those kids could be sent out bush where they are safe for up to twelve months and can begin to foster long-term and life-changing habits that will steer them down a different life path.”

St John’s School, Silkwood 75th anniversary celebrations

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

IN 2023, the St John’s School, Silkwood community marked significant milestones, with St John’s School celebrating its 75th anniversary of providing quality Catholic Education and St John’s Community Kindergarten, 23 years.

The celebrations kicked off on Friday, September 8, with a meet and greet and buffet dinner at Kurrimine Beach Motel.

On September 9, a full day of activities included a roll call, group photos in the decades, a display of old school and kindergarten photos and memorabilia in the hall, tree planting, a car display, open classrooms, raffles, food stalls and a souvenir stall.

The youngsters kept occupied with face painting, lucky dips, arts and crafts, and olden-day games.

Visitors attended a special Mass at St John’s Church and then enjoyed a BBQ dinner, arancini, gelato, tea and cake stall, music, dancing and student performances.

St John’s proud history began in 1948 when Parish Priest Fr Alfred Natali and the Missionary Franciscan Sisters founded the school.

In 1947, Parish Priest Fr Natali purchased an old solid concrete building for 500 pounds. He converted it into three classrooms to serve as a school.

A year later, five Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (three Irish and two Australians) started lessons with 20 students enrolled.

The official opening of the St John’s Silkwood Convent and School took place on May 9, 1948, which became St John’s Catholic School in 1988.

Students were from the Silkwood area, of Italian heritage, and their parents worked in the sugarcane industry.

The Sisters served the local community for 40 years before they left at the end of 1987.

Technology has become an integral part of St John’s School during the past seven decades.

Interactive intelligent boards have replaced traditional chalkboards, and digital resources used instead of textbooks.

Teaching methods have significantly evolved as educators use a studentcentred approach that encourages critical thinking and exploration instead of traditional Rote learning.

St John’s teachers now

facilitate inquiry-based learning, enabling students to actively participate in their education and develop a deeper learning of subjects.

From February 2001 until December 2008, St John’s Silkwood Community Kindergarten operated from the preschool/kindy room and playground at St John’s School.

Initially, it was licenced with the Office for Early Childhood Education and Care and fully affiliated with the Creche and Kindergarten Association.

Local resident Angelique Taifalos, former staff and the executive committee raised funds to build a new purposebuilt Kindergarten building in Harold Street, Silkwood.

In August 2008, construction started, with the building project completed on November 14, 2008.

On November 15, 2008, Andrew Cripps MP officially opened the new Kindergarten building with a blessing by Bishop James Foley.

Many local families accessed the service when sessions commenced at the new facility on January 27, 2009.

At the end of November 2009, enrolments had reached a record of 26 students, with up to 22 attending three days per week.

In 2023, new playground upgrades are planned, with a new area of permanent climbing and balancing equipment.

Former St John’s School, Silkwood students 1948 - 1967.

Former St John’s School, Silkwood students 1968 - 1977.

Former St John’s School, Silkwood students 1998 - 2007.

Former and current St John’s School, Silkwood students 2018 - 2023.

St John’s School, Silkwood 2023 staff members.

Current student and St John’s School, Silkwood captain, Max Belbin and former staff member, Sr Elizabeth had the honours of cutting the special 75th anniversary cake.

St John’s School, Silkwood Principal Linda Gaia, P&F Association President Brett Gaia and Bill Dixon, Executive DirectorCatholic Education Services, Cairns Diocese planted a silkwood tree.

Time for sugar marketers to step up

OWEN MENKENS, CANEGROWERS CHAIRMAN

EARLIER this month, a ship loaded with Queensland sugar sailed up the River Thames to the Tate & Lyle Sugars refinery in London.

It was the first tariff-free shipment of Australian sugar exported to the United Kingdom in half a century, making it a pretty big deal.

As a result, plenty of newspaper column inches, radio interviews, and television news segments were dedicated to covering the shipment and hailing the success of the government’s free trade agreement with the UK.

However, what most people might be yet to realise from perusing these reports is the role a particular group of Queensland sugarcane growers played in making this shipment possible.

While the A-UK FTA opened the door for Australian sugar, Tate & Lyle only wanted that sugar if it was certified as being sustainably grown. They were even willing to pay a premium for sustainable Aussie sugar.

Queensland Sugar Limited, the marketer that organised the shipment, was only able to meet that demand and achieve that premium thanks to the hard

work of those cane growers who have voluntarily sought accreditation in the industry’s best management practice program, Smartcane BMP.

This industry-led program, which is supported by funding from the State Government, is now recognised by international sugar sustainability gatekeepers Bonsucro and VIVE as meeting their sustainability criteria and has therefore become a cornerstone of the industry’s plans for growth and diversification.

Already over 40% of Queensland’s sugarcane producing area is accredited in the program, putting us miles ahead of many other ag sectors that have introduced similar programs.

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 the program 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 this first 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.

Now it is time for sugar marketers to come to the table and ensure that producers of certified sustainable sugar receive a premium for those efforts.

As consumers become increasingly conscious of how the products they purchase are made, and actively seek sustainable alternatives, demand for sustainably produced sugar will only grow.

The Australian industry wants to lead the world in this area, and growers are working hard to achieve this.

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.

First and foremost, marketers must pass on premiums. But more than that, they must innovate and create new sustainability marketing pools and products where growers can realise the full value and potential of their sustainably produced sugar.

'War on Australian farming': Growers fear lime industry collapse

ON BEHALF OF BOB KATTER MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR KENNEDY

NORTH Queensland lime growers fear industry collapse in their region as the Federal Government confirms, in its own words, "that fresh lime fruit from Mexico" imported into Australia "does not pose a biosecurity risk."

Katter's Australian Party MP Bob Katter said he had little faith the government could seriously control the threat of pests and diseases by allowing the import of Mexican limes after it recently completed its risk analysis.

Mr Katter wrote to the federal agriculture minister expressing his concerns over biosecurity issues associated with importing Mexican limes, including the threat of, but not limited to, citrus scab, citrus leprosis and Asian citrus psyllid - which is a vector for the most devastating citrus disease worldwide.

Tully Sugar Crushing Statistics

For week 17 ended 22/09/23

"These limes I would argue have around 20 different diseases that we don't have in Australia. Well you believe in the tooth fairy, if you believe we're not going to get those diseases in Australia," Mr Katter said.

"We've had disease outbreaks that have cost this country hundreds of millions of dollars because you opened the door.

"I think the minister and the department officials should be sued if those diseases break out."

Mr Katter also questioned what ethical standards would be considered when permitting the import of these limes, with questions surrounding disparity in wage standards, input costs and whether Australia even needed additional limes.

Tablelands grower Karen Muccignat has farmed limes at Mutchilba, west of Mareeba, for over 30 years and has fought against several import proposals over the past six years, including the South Pacific in 2017, before "keeping at bay" a call to ship in Mexican citrus.

Wilmar Sugar Herbert region mills

For week 14 ended 23/09/23

"In my submissions (against Mexican limes) I had pointed out a few diseases they'd missed, and we've been sending them back to the drawing board," Ms Muccignat said.

"But they only allow you to speak on pests and diseases, because of trade agreements, you can't speak on how it will affect your industry - the economic effects."

Ms Muccignat said North Queensland growers were already at a disadvantage to their southern counterparts due to the tyranny of distance impacting costs of inputs and transportation.

"We grow 52 weeks a year, down south, they don't operate during winter. So that's when we make up a bit of ground with our costs because there's an oversupply during the summer, and sometimes we're hardly breaking even.

"So Mexico has a similar climate to ours, but their inputs would be nothing compared to ours. I wouldn't be surprised if they can send their fruit here for the same price it costs us to produce."

She said another element the government had failed to acknowledge was the major supermarkets' power and influence over fruit trading agents.

"For example, the market might be saying a tray of limes is worth $70 or so, but the supermarkets don't want to pay over $50. That puts the agent under pressure, and then they'll turn to those Mexican limes to please the retailer.

"There are more protocols for us to ship to another state than there are for Mexican limes to come here.

"It really just feels like a war on Australian farming."

In his response to Mr Katter, the minister said: "The science is clear that fresh lime fruit from Mexico is not a pathway for establishment of these organisms and does not pose a biosecurity risk."

The minister did not respond to questions on the economic impacts of the decision.

Greg Shannon

WELL, the season is rolling along well and even though it has rained again and slowed everything up, we are starting to turn our attention to fallow crops. This year, there probably won't be any fallow ropes planted until November. Still, we are beginning the process of getting the latest information ready for growers.

Locally, our fallow crop meetings will take place later in October, and every year since 2017, we have produced a "Tully Fallow Crops" booklet with SRA, which highlights the latest work we do on monitoring fallow crops plus any also includes any new intimation that has come to hand on fallow cropping since last year.

The idea of a fallow crop is as old as agriculture, with the soil needing a rest to build up organic material for the next crop. We often call fallow crops "break" crops for this reason. When one plant type, for example, sugar cane, has been grown for 5 or 6 years in the one paddock, the soil needs a break, so we plant a fallow crop, which is an entirely different plant type to sugar cane. The microbiology in the soil that goes with each plant type is different.

The most common fallow crops we grow here in Tully are legumes, and the most common legume is called a Cowpea and, in particular, one called Calypso, which can handle more moisture better than the older traditional Cowpea which is called "Meringa".

This particular legume covers the ground very well, and by the time the fallow crop is finished, by next April- May, the soil has had a good rest, and plenty of new organic material has been added to the system.

Over the past few years, we have been trying innovative ways to grow these fallow crops and trying new types of fallow crops that are not legumes, such as sunflowers, millets and even some plants belonging to the brassica family, such as radishes. They all do the job of giving the soil a break from sugar cane.

One fallow crop system we are using more and more now in Tully is one we have started calling a "Low Energy Input System," where the legumes are planted right beside the old sugarcane crop.

No major cultivation is used to prepare the ground; the legumes are planted beside the old cane row, which is sprayed out before or after planting the legumes. When sprayed out after, the herbicide used is one that will not affect the legumes.

This means the soil is always covered leading into the wet season, and hopefully, this system reduces the cost of planting the legumes.

Currently, the latest 2023-24 edition of the "Tully Fallow Crops" booklet is being prepared and will be

North QLD farm building accommodation for up to 50 workers with RED Grant

QRIDA

• North Queensland banana, sugar cane, and cattle operation Mackays 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 fourth-generation family business with farms at Lakeland and Tully will use the RED grant to build accommodation for up to 50 workers to expand into new produce, creating up to 20 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

NORTH Queensland banana, sugar cane, and cattle operation Mackays is diversifying into new produce and building rural accommodation for up to 50 workers thanks to a Rural Economic Development (RED) Grant.

Mackays is installing 17 selfcontained transportable buildings at its Lakeland property to help remove the risk of production interruptions due to labour and accommodation shortages.

The purpose-built accommodation will create up to 20 full-time, direct jobs, with construction expected to be completed by next year.

The fourth-generation family business with farms at Lakeland and Tully is also planning an expansion into a range of new crops, including avocadoes, cowpeas, and irrigated cotton.

Mackays 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 that 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 https://www.qrida. qld.gov.au/program/rural-economicdevelopment-grants

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 Mackays Chief Executive Officer Alex Hutton:

"The on-farm accommodation is necessary to provide the existing and expanding workforce a reliable form of accommodation and is a critical component in facilitating the farms expansion and achieving its future productive capability.

"This, in turn, will assist in employee attraction and retention and streamline on and off-farm supporting operations for the business.

"The project directly facilitates the creation of new roles of varying skill sets including general farm labour roles, agronomists, fuel, chemical and nutrient suppliers, aerial operators, and consultants, in addition to those roles required to manage the accommodation precinct, such as site manager and cleaners."

North Queensland cattle and horticulture operation Mackays is building rural accommodation to house up to 50 workers thanks to a Palaszczuk Government Rural Economic Development Grant.

ready to hand out at the industry meetings later in October.

The 2022-23 version of the “Tully Fallow crops booklet

Working smarter not harder with QRIDA’s Sustainability Loan

Andrew Vassallo has been working hard to improve the sustainability of his business by reducing labour and improving water efficiency across his 120 hectares of sugarcane in Brightly, 40 kilometres west of Mackay.

Andrew was able to access a Sustainability Loan through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) to purchase a centre pivot and he’s been reaping the rewards ever since.

“I accessed the Sustainability Loan and a majority of those funds went towards the centre pivot irrigation.

“I’m a one-man operation so the labour savings were huge for just the amount of country it covers,” he said.

In addition to reducing on-farm labour, the centre pivot has provided Andrew with more control and flexibility over his irrigation.

“As farmers, we’ve all got a social license to operate and we were doing a lot of water sampling on-farm so we were seeing what runoff we were getting regarding herbicide, chemical and nitrogen.”

“With the pivot, I can control how much

water I can put on, the uniformity is unbelievable, we don’t get any runoff,” he said.

Having a local Regional Area Manager available who understood the local industry and ask questions was a great advantage for Andrew through the application process.

“Working with our local [Regional Area] Manager, the whole process was so simple.

They had a great understanding of the sugar industry, which was a benefit.”

“The application process gave me a

better understanding of my business, the detail that QRIDA were looking for, gave you a better understanding of how your business operated.”

“The whole process was pretty straight forward, to be honest,” Andrew said.

QRIDA’s Sustainability Loan offers up to $1.3 million to help growers and producers invest in the latest infrastructure to create a viable future for their farming business. To find out more, contact your local Regional Area Manager on 1800 623 946 or visit qrida.qld.gov.au.

Loans or First Start Loans could help grow your farming business*.

Andrew Vassallo says the centre pivot irrigation has reduced labour and improved the water efficiency of his enterprise.

FUNERAL

HECHT – Norma (Aged 97)

Late of Willow St. Allingham

Beloved Wife for 71 years to Charles (deceased); Cherished Mother & Mother in Law of Roslyn & Paul Beale; Deanne & Robert Boothey; Julie & Philip Williams; Marian & Robert Heard; Pamela Hecht; Annette (deceased) & Thomas Merrin; Beloved Nanna of 8 Grand Children & 15 Great Grand Children; Beloved Sister of Cecily MacAlpine; Sister in Law of Muriel Johns; Aunt, Cousin & Friend to many.

All Relatives & Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service of the late Norma Hecht which is to commence at 10.00am Friday, 6th October, 2023 at the Uniting Church, Herbert St. Ingham. No Cortege.

INGHAM FUNERAL SERVICES

106 Lannercost Street, Ingham Qld 4850

Ph: 4776 2393 A/H Mob: 0419 024952

AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC – TRADE QUALIFIED

A position has become available in our Toyota Dealership in Tully which services the Cassowary Coast Region.

Just 20 minutes from Mission Beach this makes a great ‘sea’ change. This position is full-time 38hrs/wk (Monday-Friday) respecting the need for a good work/life balance. Overtime and weekend work may occasionally be required, but is not a regular occurrence.

Dealership experience is not essential. Internal and external manufacturer’s training will be provided. Opportunities to advance your career exist, and we will facilitate this wherever possible.

The successful candidate should have:

• Trade qualification & own tools essential

• The ability to carry out all general mechanical servicing and repairs

• The ability to test and diagnose faults

• Current RWC and Air-conditioning licenses (beneficial, but not essential)

• Current open drivers license essential

• The ability to follow instructions and work in a team, as well as individually

• Eligibility to work in Australia

• Third or Fourth year apprentices also welcome to apply

SALARY: $65,000 - $70,000 (in keeping with qualifications)

Enquiries to Paul on 0407 160 524.

Applications including resume to paul@bartractoyota.com.au

2023 Annual General Meeting

31st of October 2023 5:30pm Tully Support Centre 54 Bryant Street, Tully QLD 4854

Tea, coffee and light refreshments provided

Please RSVP by Thursday the 12th of October on 40681 004 or info@tullysupportcentre.com.au for catering purposes.

If you would like a copy of the TSC Membership form, Management Committee nomination form, or Proxy form please contact Shane on 4068 1004 or email info@tullysupportcentre.com.au completed forms must be returned by Thursday the 12th of October.

September 28, 2023

CROSSWORD

No. 13053

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

Bowls News

Tully Bowls

WEDNESDAY Evening, September 20:

12 Bowlers enjoyed 16 Ends of Triples.

Team 1 Ray Downing/Pam Staier/ Rob Milini (11) v Team 2 Sean Prinsloo/ Rita Pezzutto/Carmen Milini (8)

Team 3 Rod Bradley/Judy Hood/Rhys Milini (19) v Team 4 Peter Smith/Bev Harrop/Ryan Milini (7)

Sunday Afternoon, September 24:

A good roll up of 26 Bowlers played 2 games of 10 Ends.

President welcomed members and Visitors.

Team 1 Robert Edwards/Ray Wicks (6) v Team 2 Joanne Townsend/Jason Harrop (7)

Team 3 Darryl Stumbles/Pauline

Edwards/Pam Staier (13) v Team 4 Ray

Downing/Joey Le’Bretton Rita Pezzutto/

Val Bradley (7)

Team 5 Lino Ceccato/Des Roberts/ Karen Blair (14) v Team 6 John Taylor/ Lou Brunello/Rita Hudson (11)

Team 7 Robyn Brunello/Ron French/ Joy Pears (8) v Team 8 Greg Blair/Val Zamora/Bev Harrop (6)

Team 9Les Evie/Judy Hood/Toni Buick (11) v Team 10 Peter Smith/Joan Mercer/Donte (14)

After Smoko

Team 1 (13) v Team 2 (5). Team 3 (12) v Team 10 (10)

Team 4 (6) v Team 9 (11). Team 5 (15)

V Team 8

Team 6 (2) v Team 7(15)..

Winning Team (5) Lino Ceccato/Des Roberts/Karen Blair and Team 7 Robyn Brunello/Ron French/Joy Pears. Members enjoyed socialising after the game.

Ingham Bowls

BAREFOOT bowls results for September 21:

Prize winning team this week with the highest winning score was J Pudnicks, M Girgenti, M Cole & J Piotto defeating S Pudnicks, W Volpe, A Foti & J Lone 19-10

F leur, D Chappell & K Weggert drew with A Chitty, J Johnson & S Cotton 7-7

T Camenzuli, D Gosney, R Sutherland & J Dickerson def T Cottrell, L Perhouse, C Breo & P Dickerson 16-13

Results of the men’s pairs played on September 22:

K Lawlor & P Herman def J Happop & R Cantatore 26-11

P Ryan & K Walker def D Holland & T Koop 26-15

D Fennel & I Muldowney def T Mawson & R Peterson 23-15

G Brierley & K Turvey def J Di Bella & J Hamlyn 22-10

Mixed social results for of September 24:

Prize winning team was Tom Arkink,

A full green for Innisfail Bowls Centenary Men’s Invitational Fours

STORY

AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON the weekend of September 23 - 24, a full green of 72 bowlers from across the region participated in Innisfail Men’s Bowls Centenary Invitational Classic Fours, one of the club’s centenary events in 2023.

Teams included players from Innisfail, South Johnstone, Tully, Cairns, Tablelands, Mossman, Ingham, Townsville and Brisbane, who played five games of 16 ends or (2 hrs 20m), with placings worked out on wins plus aggregate score (win = 2 points and draw = 1 point).

The first day started with one game, lunch, followed by games two and three.

On the second day, players started with breakfast, the fourth game, lunch, and the fifth game and concluded with smoko and presentations.

Teams were vying for $10,000 in prize money, with prizes awarded to the top four teams, Saturday’s winners, a Lucky Losers team and rink winners.

Winners: David Wells, Frank Pallanza, Damian Johnson and Jacob Chivers (10 + 102)

2nd place: Kim Mitchell, Wayne Hewitt, Mac Smith and Rob Wilson (9 + 86)

3rd place: Ashley Hammond, Jeff Hammond, Steve Henson and Chris Henson - Edge Hill (8 + 83)

4th place: Nick Twining, Michael de Vries, Lyle

Braggins and Frank Obah (8 +76)

Innisfail Bowls Club President Alf Strano wished to thank event sponsors Weipa Bowls Club, FNQ Motor Group, Innisfail Family Law, A & A Realty, Goodyear Tyre & Brakes, Innisfail, Morris Milk, Goondi Hill Hotel, Midway Butchers, Rivers Insurance, Hogan & Associates CPA and Brothers Leagues Club Innisfail.

He also thanked the ladies who worked in the kitchen, bar staff, raffle prize donors, volunteers and everyone who contributed to making the event a huge success.

Thursday afternoon, the social bowls winning team

J Fenoglio, J Eddleston & A Di Bella defeating P Gatti, B Eddleston, P Fennel & L Mahon 23-12 (20 points to 6)

S Gatti, L Di Bella, J Holmes & A Torielli def Tina Arkink, P Reyland, D Horsley & R Cantatore 17-16 (17 points to 9)

Happening at our club this week.

Phone 47462117 or 0487240397 to nominate for any of the following games.

Barefoot bowls played every Thursday between 6 pm – 8 pm

Names on the board before 5:30 pm

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

Names into the club by 1:45 pm

K Walker on duty for September 29. Mixed social bowls played every Sunday at 1:30 pm

Names on the board by 12:30 pm

On roster for October 1: -

Bar: P Ryan

Social Selectors: L Mahon & A Di Bella

was Bob Chaplain, John Kremastos, Rob Croatto and Richard Russell.

New members and visitors were most welcome, with names to be in by 12:30 pm for a 1:00 pm start.

In Club Triples, Steve Howe, John Kremastos, and Greg McDonald defeated Doug Juhas, Bob Chaplain and George Edgerton.

Please check the notice board for Club Triples and Consistency Singles games to be organised and played as soon as possible.

An Innisfail team will contest the Elio Crema Cup in Yungaburra this weekend.

IBC Men’s President Alf Strano (third from left) with Damian Johnson, David Wells, Frank Pallanza and Jacob Chivers, winners of IBC’s Centenary Invitational Men’s Fours.

Lyle Braggins, Michael de Vries, Nick Twining and Frank Obah finished in fourth place.

Last weekend, a full green of bowlers contested IBC’s Centenary Invitational Men’s Fours tournament.

Bowlers who took part in the two-day Centenary Invitational Men’s Fours tournament at Innisfail Bowls Club.

RESULTS from the Competition that ran each Thursday evening for five weeks starting August 10:

Winning Team: The Incredibowls 52 points – Captain: Alice McNamara; Runner Up 51 points Mixed Bagz – Captain Kyjel Spencer; 3rd Place 30 points: Guacabowly – Captain Danielle Anderson.

Teams taking part: Guacabowly, Holy Bowly, As Green As, Camilla Parker-Bowles, Great Bowls of Fire, Bowled Moves, The Incredibowls and Mixed Bagz.

Thank you all, and it was pleasing to see each team deliver some pretty good bowling, becoming adept at the finer points of the game, even down to measuring from the Jack to the nearest bowl to decide who won the end and solving what happens when the Jack ends up in the ditch.

A special rink for Primary School children operated with a Rookie Rollers game each week.

Thanks to IGA and Mixed Bagz for donating two Meat Trays for the raffle on the final night.

Thanks also to the dedicated members of Tully Bowls Club who turned up each week to run the competition.

Banyan Barefoot Bowls Bash 2023 held by Tully Bowls Bowls News

Innisfail Ladies Bowls

TWO relaxed social games of bowls were played last Wednesday.

Louise Hoskins, Marilyn Allen, Ann Rule and Lyn Stevenson defeated Maisie Smith, Bev Anderson, Diana O’Brien and Lyn Stevenson 16 - 11.

At the monthly meeting, important decisions were made in relation to next year’s calendar of events.

Innisfail Ladies will have two dates on the TFNQDLBA calendar, a Cassowary Classic in June and a Christmas party in December.

Next week, ladies will begin the 2024 Championship games, so they can join the Champion of Champions against other clubs.

Louise Hoskins won the money card a fortnight ago and Lyn Stevenson was last week’s lucky winner.

Five Innisfail ladies took part in the President’s Day at Silkwood Bowls Club on September 12.

On September 13 in a social game, Diana O’Brien and Lyn Stevenson defeated Daphne Kirkman and Margaret Johnston 16 - 8.

Helen Paterson, Eileen Hamann, Dell Steve and Marilyn Allen participated in Ingham Ladies Bowls Club’s 90th anniversary celebrations, which saw a full green of lady bowlers from across the region.

On the day, ladies played two games of 12 ends and enjoyed a light lunch and afternoon tea.

Eileen Hamann, Margaret Johnston, Helen Paterson and Joan Atkinson defeated Dell Steve, Vera Rowe, Catrina Cook and Joan Atkinson 15 - 10.

From Left. Winning Team Members: Daley Rata-Makere & Andrew Sinton; Life Members TBC: Betty Cochrane, Leno Ceccato, Mary Bacic, Winning Team Captain: Alice McNamara. Absent Winning Team Member: Beck Hall.

Some of the Banyan Barefoot Bowls Competitors.

Innisfail Ladies who played social bowls last Wednesday afternoon. Last Wednesday, Innisfail Ladies enjoyed an afternoon of social bowls.

Louise Hoskins and Maisie Smith on the green.

Shane Muriata

IN one of the most anticipated Rugby League Grand Finals in history on the horizon, it has been a long time since we will have a genuine contest between the two best NRL teams this season, the Brisbane Broncos and the Penrith Panthers.

When Melbourne and the Wahs eventually got knocked out, it was obvious that the dance floor only belonged to two that could really Tango.

Penrith has been the benchmark for a few years now, but the team from the Sunshine State can and will come ready lock and loaded.

So where will this one be won, you ask?

Well, there's only one answer, in the forwards.

Both sets of pigs have future Hall of Famers in Hass, Fisher-Harris and Fleggo, but my money is on Yeo and Carrigan to carry their team to the flag.

With that all said and done, you can't ignore that the two number 7s in Cleary and Reynolds will have a huge say in who laughs and who cries.

Both conductors control everything that happens in their bands.

They must both bring their A-Game for a shot at premiership glory and to sing 'We Are the Champions' at night end.

I've had Thurston as the greatest half of all time, but if Cleary wins a three-peat, he may overtake JT as the GOAT.

If you thought all that was the star attraction of this September classic, then you should have remembered the Fullbacks running around this Sunday night in Sydney town.

We have never had so many talented Fullbacks lighting up our TVs in the game's history.

Dylan Edwards and Reece Walsh will put on a show

that will live on in infamy.

The Panthers rely on getting a good start with speed and aggression, so the Broncos must shoot out of the blocks as soon as the whistle blows.

It's no secret that Penrith understands how to win the big ones; in my opinion, it's there's to lose.

The Broncos had possession of the wooden spoon only two years ago, so making it this far is an achievement.

Suppose they genuinely believe they can offload that spoon and get past that chapter in their club's history. In that case, nothing short of the bronze Provan Summons Trophy has to leave Sydney on a plane bound for Brisbane, Queensland, on Sunday night at about 10:30 pm.

So, buckle your butts, sit your mug down, grab a beer or six, and stack a burger cause the 2023 edition of the NRL Grand Final will be on like Sonic, Mario Bros and Donkey Kong all put together.

My tip is the Bronx by 13.

Atherton Tableland Gun Club monthly shoot results - September

ATHERTON Tableland Gun Club’s monthly shoot took place on Sunday, September 24, where 30 shooters contested four events.

The day started with showers of rain, before it cleared early, only to be replaced by 30km winds, which made all events, particularly the double rise event extremely challenging for competitors.

Results:

Event 1 - 30 Target Medley

AA - 1st: Jar Smaniotto (Silkwood) 71/75; 2nd: Anthony Bennett (Hobart) 68/75

A - 1st: Scott Harper (Atherton Tableland) 49/50; 2nd: Kristin Williams (Atherton Tableland) 68/75

B - 1st: Peter Vit (Atherton Tableland) 45/50; 2nd: Alan Poggioli (Atherton Tableland) 44/50

C - 1st: Daniel Beard (Atherton Tableland) 41/50; 2nd: Paul Hickson (Atherton Tableland) 39/50

Event 2 - 25 Target Single Barrel

AA - 1st: Jar Smaniotto (Silkwood) 28/30; 2nd: Anthony Bennett (Hobart) 27/30

A - 1st: Greg Braid (Atherton Tableland) 23/25; 2nd: Frank Scamnello (Silkwood) 21/25

B - 1st: Andrew Casella (Atherton Tableland) 22/25; 2nd: Edgar Collins (Atherton Tableland) 21/25

C - 1st: Daniel Beard (Atherton Tableland) 19/25; 2nd: Paul Hickson and Chris de Brueys (Atherton Tableland)

18/25

Event 3 - 25 Target Handicap

Open

1st: Paul Hickson (Atherton Tableland) 25/25

2nd: Chris de Brueys (Atherton Tableland) 23/25

3rd: Bryan Sanderson (Atherton Tableland) 24/27

Event 4 15 Pair Double Rise

AA - 1st: Jar Smaniotto (Silkwood) 26/30; 2nd: Graham Walker (Atherton Tableland) 25/30

A - 1st: Kristin Williams (Atherton Tableland) 25/30

B - 1st: Frank Scamnello (Silkwood) 26/30; 2nd: Bryan Sanderson (Atherton Tableland) 22/30

C - 1st: Daniel Beard (Atherton Tableland) 22/30; 2nd: Scott Harper (Atherton Tableland) 28/40

SCTC member, Jar Smaniotto achieved great success, winning three events in AA grade at Atherton Tableland Gun Club monthly shoot last Sunday. Photo: SCTC.

Shooters who took part in the 25 Target Handicap event. Photo: Atherton Tableland Gun Club.

SCTC member, John Stella on the shooting range in Atherton. Photo: Atherton Tableland Gun Club.

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Innisfail Swimming Pool managers Ian and Julie Arthur, recognised for two decades of dedicated service

MARIA GIRGENTI

IN May, Ian and Julie Arthur were recognised for their invaluable contributions to the local community as managers of the Innisfail Swimming Pool & Swim School for 21 years.

The Arthurs took over from Barbara and Laurie Kent as Innisfail pool managers in 2002, and a typical day at the pool started before 5:00 am and finished at 6:00 pm.

Running the business involved massive family involvement and sacrifices, as their two daughters, Hayley and Renee, taught lessons about lifeguard duties and filled in the gaps, along with Julie’s Mum, Christine Robinson, who ensured the Learn To Swim program ran smoothly.

Julie always had a long association with swimming, competitively, as well as getting her children involved in the swimming club.

She was a Learn to Swim instructor for the previous managers; her mother also worked for them.

“When the opportunity came along to take on the managers role, I knew it was something we would enjoy and accepted the challenge.”

Julie Arthur (nee Robinson), who was born in England, moved to Australia in 1974.

Her primary schooling started in Darwin, and after moving to Innisfail in 1982, she attended Innisfail State Primary School and Innisfail State High School.

In 1982, Julie joined Innisfail Red Devils, where she trained with Phil McLeod, with who she was involved until she moved to Brisbane in 1987, to further her swimming career and trained with Brett Sutton.

Julie represented Queensland at the Age and Open Nationals, represented Australia for European and New Zealand Nations, and held world rankings in the 800m and 1,500m freestyle.

Ian, who was born in Innisfail, attended Goondi

State School and Innisfail State High School.

Both Julie and Ian are qualified lifeguards and coaches, with Julie a Learn to Swim teacher, whilst Ian holds certification in Pool Operations Water Quality.

The dynamic duo provided Learn to Swim programs for children starting six months of age, teaching them lifesaving skills, confident swimmers and moving into junior squads and competitive swimming.

Julie has taught swimming/water safety to two generations, having taught the babies/children of parents she taught 25 years ago when she first started as a Learn to Swim teacher.

“We found it a challenge to fit everything, as most of our time was spent at the pool, so we usually held any special occasions at the pool.”

They especially wanted to thank the swimming community of Innisfail and surrounding areas for their ongoing support.

“It has been an absolute privilege teaching lifesaving skill of swimming/water safety to the younger generations and so rewarding to see them gaining confidence.”

They also extended a huge thank you to all staff members who helped them and the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

Whilst they will miss the people, especially the children, the pair are looking forward to not working seven days a week and spending more quality time with their family/grandchildren.

As of August 1, Grimsey’s Aquatics took over the operation of Innisfail Swimming Pool, with Bianca and Jamie as the new managers.

Innisfail Swimming Pool managers, Ian and Julie Arthur with their daughters Hayley and Renee, after they received official recognition by the Cassowary Coast Regional Council for 20 years of service.

All parents are able to train for free with their child each a ernoon, 4pm to 4.45pm, Monday through to Thursday.

After 21 years, Julie and Ian Arthur have finished as the managers of Innisfail Pool and Swimming School.

Julie Arthur has taught a multitude of children swimming lessons and water safety at Innisfail Swimming Pool.

Ian and Julie Arthur (red shirts) with lifeguards at Innisfail Swimming Pool.

Tully Tigers Rugby League Football Club ends year on high with a local representative game of cultural heritage

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

TEAM pride and cultural heritage were on display last Saturday when Tully Tigers Rugby League Football Club hosted the local representative game between Queensland Italy and Jumbun Indigenous All Stars, which attracted a healthy crowd at Tully Showgrounds for their final taste of footy in 2023.

Before kick-off past and present, Tully and FNQRL, TDRL players and State league stars lined up in both teams to observe a minute’s silence for a member of the Jumbun community who recently passed away.

Many familiar faces were on the North Queensland Italian side, with Benn Campagnolo, Dylan White, Cohen

Emmi, Cameron Nelson, Colin Wilkie, Morgan Black, Ashton Galea, Brett Brunello, Andrew Brunello and Dominic Biondi.

Jono Zangrande, coach of the Queensland Italian team, has a rich family history with the Tully club, with his father having played for the Tigers.

Team captain Matthew Bonanno, who has a proud Italian heritage and previously trained with the Italian World Cup squad, was part of the Queensland Italian team and played his last game.

The Jumbun Indigenous All-Stars featured Thomas Banu, Darian Burton, Rhaymus Tomarra, Phil Nona, Jeremy Dickman, Matthew Ivey, Simon Muriata (captain), Trevor Mathieson, Darryl Grant, Samuael Utului, Junior Fifita and Zane Walsh.

Brett Brunello scored first for Italy before Jumbun hit back with a try to Samuael Ulutui, and Italy led by two.

In the first half, Italy posted two more tries through Ashton Galea and Benn Campagnolo, and Italy went into the break with a commanding 18 - 4 lead.

Jumbun scored first in the second half, and then it was all Italy with another try to Galea and four-pointers to Dylan White and David Casale.

Despite Jumbun throwing everything at Italy in the second half, Italy proved too strong and claimed a 36 - 8 win.

Result:

Queensland Italy 36 def Jumbun Indigenous All Stars 8 @ Tully Showgrounds - September 23

Queensland Italy try scorers: Ashton

Jumbun try scorers: Samuael Utului and Elijah Roy.

Galea 2, Benn Campagnolo, Dylan White, Brett Brunello, and David Casale. Goals: Dylan Gaggiano 5 and Matthew Bonanno 1.

Samuael Utului crashed over for Jumbun’s first try in the game against Queensland Italy.

Jumbun’s Rhaymus Tomarra (with ball) is tackled by Queensland Italy’s, Cohen Emmi.

Ashton Galea (with ball), ran away with two tries for Queensland Italy.

Rugby league action between Queensland Italy and the Jumbun Indigenous All Stars.

The Jumbun Indigenous All Stars team on the ground prior to kick off.

The Queensland Italy team who defeated Jumbun Indigenous All Stars.

FISHING NEWS with Tony Mossop

LAST week’s weather conditions allowed plenty of boats to get out wide to our main reef systems. Good trout and red throat emperor were reportedly caught.

Some better-sized nannygai and red emperors were caught out wider in the deeper water.

With little tidal movement and calm conditions, the deeper water fishermen can concentrate their effort and pinpoint smaller structure areas, sometimes increasing their catch rate.

I had the pleasure of fishing with Roly Newton on Tuesday morning, chasing mackerel around the islands.

Roly targeted the 10.59 am high tide, slow trolling, ganged wolf herring on a downrigger.

His preferred method for the morning didn’t take long to get the result we were chasing, with a good-sized Spanish mackerel being caught. It is always good to fish with someone who has a great understanding and appreciation of our fishery.

Reasonable coral trout and grassy sweet lip were also reportedly caught. Finger-mark were targeted, with good results reported.

Plenty of smaller barras in and around the rivers continued to show up, eager to take both lures and baits, with good-sized red bream being caught.

Flathead and bream continue to be the standout species caught around the river mouths, with some reasonable grunter also turning up.

Freshwater fishing has continued to be strong; plenty of bream, some nice barras and a few red bream have

been caught.

The new live target prawn has been a standout in the freshwater so far, accounting for some big jungle perch. Most of these bigger fish have seen every lure known to mankind, so they will eagerly take it when you show them something new.

This week’s forecast is winds easing into the weekend with bigger tides and a full moon. For the weekend, fishermen, out around the river mouths and up on the flats, should see the predator fish chasing bait schools on the morning high tide.

Try fishing for the best results for two to three hours before and after the high. Don’t forget to take your crab pots with you; crabs seem more active with the bigger tides.

Always get an up-to-date weather forecast before planning your next trip.

Good Luck, Tony Mossop, Tackleworld Tully.

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Tully Little Athletics finished third overall at the LAQ Winter Carnival in Townsville

MARIA GIRGENTI

IN mid-June, Tully Little Athletics (TLA) members performed exceptionally well at the LAQ Winter Carnival at Townsville Sports Precinct, with stacks of personal bests, placings, medals, and club records broken.

TLA also finished third overall in the carnival, an impressive achievement for the small club.

Twenty members competed with athletes in the Under 7 - 8 age group receiving participation medals whilst athletes from Under 9 - 16 age group received medals for first, second and third placings.

TLA’s Under 7 - 8 athletes who competed were Nylah Johnston, Susanna Lizzio, Aherlow Driemel, Willow Driemel, Georgia Harman, Mia Costa, and Emmett Frumento.

TLA club records broken: Billy Morris (Under 9 High Jump, 800m); Nina Trickey (Under 10 1,100m Walk); Layla Morris (Under 11 1,500m Walk); Heath Driemel (Under 11 1,500m Walk); Chase Frumento (Under 12 1,500m Walk) and Lachlan

McKiernan-Newman (Under 16 100m, Triple Jump).

Results:

Lachlan McKiernan-Newman (Under 16 Boys)

1st: High Jump 1.35m - 1.55m; Triple Jump

2nd: 100m

Cooper Sichter (Under 15 Boys)

1st: 100m Hurdles 76cm

2nd: Javelin 500g

3rd: Shot Put 4kg

Suzanna Lizzio (Under 7 Girls)

2nd: Discus 350g

Georgia Harman (Under 8

Girls)

1st: Long Jump

Aherlow Driemel (Under 7 Girls)

1st: 100m, Long Jump

3rd: 200m

Mia Costa (Under 8 Girls)

1st: 60m Hurdles 45cm

2nd: 200m

3rd: 70m, 100m

Willow Driemel (Under 8 Girls)

3rd: 200m

Tarique Noonan (Under 9 Boys)

1st: 100m

2nd: 70m

3rd: High Jump 0.80m; Boys

8 - 16 Years 100m Run/Sprint

Handicap Gift Race; Discus

500g

Billy Morris (Under 9 Boys)

1st: High Jump 0.80m; Long Jump

2nd: Discus 500g; 200m; Shot

Put 2kg

3rd: 100m; 800m

Louisa Lizzio (Under 9 Girls)

3rd: Shot Put 2kg

Nina Trickey (Under 10 Girls)

1st: 1,100m walk

Blake Riley (Under 10 Boys)

1st: Discus 500g

2nd: 1,100 walk

3rd: Shot Put 2kg

Layla Morris (Under 11 Girls)

1st: 1,500m Walk

2nd: High Jump 0.95m; Triple Jump

3rd: 100m, 400m; 200m, Discus

Heath Driemel (Under 11 Boys)

2nd: 1,500m Walk; Javelin

400g; 800m

Liam Swanson (Under 12 Boys)

3rd: 80m Hurdles 68cm; High Jump 1.10m

Shaun Riley (Under 12 Boys)

1st: Discus 750g

2nd: Shot Put 2kg

3rd: Javelin 400g

Chase Frumento (Under 12 Boys)

1st: 1,500m Walk

2nd: Javelin 400g

3rd: Discus 750g; Shot Put 2kg; Triple Jump

Mackenzie Lavis (Under 12 Girls)

1st: Discus 700g - 20.20m; Javelin 400g

3rd: Shot Put 2kg

Vanoora Noonan (Under 12 Girls)

2nd: 1,500m Walk; Shot Put 2kg

Emmett Frumento (Under 8 Boys)

1st: Discus 500g

2nd: Shot Put 1.5kg; 60m Hurdles 45cm

Tully Little Athletics finished third overall at the LAQ Winter Carnival in Townsville.

Tully Little Athletics who competed at the Winter Carnival in Townsville.

Tarique Noonan finished third in the 100m Run/Sprint Handicap Gift Race. Nina Trickey and Layla Morris.

Blake and Shaun Riley returned home with medals.

Emmett Frumento, Mia Costa, and Willow Driemel with their participation medals.