Wet Tropic Times, 2024, June 20, Newspaper Edition

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Tully 100 – Celebrating History and Community

Spiritual food with Jess

1 Timothy 2:11-12 NIV

[11] A woman should learn in quietness and full submission. [12] I do not permit a woman to teach or to assume authority over a man; she must be quiet.

I'm sure you've often heard this scripture. It is generally taken out of context, so I encourage you to look into its history.

Timothy taught in the church at Ephesus. At that time, there was a cult-like group of Women. The women dazzled themselves in jewels and were known to be superior to men.

This is why the letter to the church of Ephesus came about.

What this group of women were teaching within their cult-like group was contrary to the word of God.

Therefore, the letter wasn't to stop women from Speaking in God's kingdom but to stop women who came from this "group" from thinking that they were superior to men.

1 Corinthians 11:3 NIV

[3] But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.

If we read scripture, we will find that there are many times that God uses women to share his word.

Acts 21:8-9 NIV

[8] Leaving the next day, we reached Caesarea and stayed at the house of Philip the evangelist, one of the Seven. [9] He had four unmarried daughters who prophesied.

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Tully 100 – Celebrating History and Community

SARI RUSSO

I joined the crowd on the streets of Tully to witness the community coming together to celebrate 100 years of pioneering spirit and the resulting friendships.

The following is a list of events from the last few weeks of celebration.

• Read to Me Day, hosted by the Tully & District Chamber of Commerce, with the theme of 100 years of reading in the Tully District, again proved a hit with students from schools across the Cassowary Coast, who converged on Butler Street for a fun day of reading and activities.

• Hundreds attended the two Historical Cemetery tours, which included interesting stories on local pioneers of Tully, such as Ernest Langley, Brice and Jeanie Henry, Mamie Grant, Giuseppina Quagliata and Dr John and Sue Bulman.

• Tully Hospital Friends of the Foundation Canecutter's Smoko sold out, and the vast array of vintage and modern vehicles on display attracted plenty of interest.

• Tully 100 Street Parade started at Banyan Park

and finished at Tully State Primary School. It featured a variety of businesses, community groups/ organisations and schools.

• The Tully 100 Civic Reception included official speeches, a historical presentation, and a recreation of the auction of the first Tully lots.

• The Tully 100 Dinner Dance featured musical entertainment by the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Band, and the bar was run by the Tully Tigers senior rugby league teams.

• Tully 100 - 100 Years of Fashion Tea Party

• Tully State School's centenary celebrations included an official ceremony, school song, roll call, meet-andgreet, school tour, and entertainment by past and present students.

• Combined Tully Churches Service celebrated 100 years of the town and community.

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TULLY was explicitly created to service the surrounding sugar cane plantations and later branched into different industries. Through the trials of pioneering in North Queensland, Tully has developed the character and engineering required to produce people who excel in their area of expertise.

The chair of the Tully 100 committee, SRA Plant Pathologist Dr Robert Magarey, won the Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research.

The following Tully-born family currently excel or formerly excelled in their different industries:

Rugby League player Essay Banu, Squash player Lisa Carol Camilleri, Italy international rugby league footballer Jack Campagnolo, Retired Australian soccer player Kim Marie Carroll, Australian professional rugby league footballer Jake Clifford, Australian politician who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland Andrew Peter Cripps, Australian professional boxer Paul Fleming, Australian former professional rugby

league footballer Peter Jones, Australian former rugby union player Timothy Paul Kava, Australian former professional rugby league footballer Aaron Ketchell, Australian environmentalist. She is the founder and President of the Rainforest Conservation Society in Queensland, Australia Aila Inkeri Keto, Australian stage, film and television actor (1951 – November 20 2016)

Russell John Kiefel, Australian politician Shane Andrew Knuth, former Australian politician Eamon John "Ted" Lindsay, former Australian politician Max Richard Menzel, Italy international rugby league footballer Joel Riethmuller, Australian former professional rugby league footballer Craig Teitzel.

Tully (known initially as Banyan) was surveyed as early as 1883, but the town was built later. The settlement began to grow in 1924 when the government decided to build a sugar mill. The mill, completed in 1925, was the largest in Australia then.

Despite many new cane farmers being Italian during the 1930s, the Australian "British First" employment policy and

from May 1940 until mid-1943, Italy was at war with Australia, led to the Tully Sugar mill leadership being predominantly Irish until the late 1950s when Peter Borgna was elected as a Director of the Tully Sugar Mill.

The Italians, in particular, faced the risk of internment, discrimination, and other forms of harassment.

Many new cane farmers were Italian because the American restrictions on southern European migration at that time diverted many to Australia. With previous Italian settlements around Ingham, new settlers were drawn to places near their countrymen. The Italians were the most prominent non-AngloCeltic migrants in Queensland before World War II.

As part of the celebrations on

Saturday, June 8, the diverse backgrounds of those who have lived in the Tully community and attended Tully State Primary School were recognised. My family were members of the Tully Finnish Society, formed before 1939, which has since been dissolved.

I enjoyed attending the Tully Street Parade and observing the efforts of my Finnish relatives on the various floats.

I also reflected on being born in Tully Hospital when you could still be and being able to attend Tully's preschool when it was

still in use before attending both Tully State Primary and High Schools.

Witnessing the musical performances from our Irish community at the Tully Primary School was beautiful.

Observing my nephew's and cousin's children in the crowds at Tully State School was reminiscent. They are now part of the next generation, making their way through the school halls, onwards and upwards, to discover their future as they develop the potential to go anywhere in the world.

Ok, Tully, where are we going from here?

Book fair MC

WET TROPIC

Kicking goals for VCFS

SARI RUSSO - BA SOCIAL WORK

AS a sufferer of VCFS, Dylan Crema sets and surpasses his goals. This is not just an achievement for him but a testament to his power and his team’s collective efforts to showcase that adaptive athletes are elite athletes with just as much, if not more, character and strength as their able-bodied counterparts.

Velocardiofacial syndrome, or VCFS, is a multifaceted condition with over 30 distinct characteristics. These include defects of the palate, heart, learning abilities, and unique facial features. The severity and manifestation of VCFS can vary significantly among individuals. It may affect the body in the following ways: the immune system (which helps to fight off infections), the Endocrine system (the series of glands that release hormones for average growth and development), and the Neurological system (the brain controls centres for learning, speech and hearing, and moods).

Dylan showcases extraordinary commitment to overcoming these added challenges as he takes on his CrossFit journey.

Growers fear being casualties in the mill-union conflict

CANEGROWERS CHAIRMAN OWEN MENKENS

AS I busily prepare my farm for harvest and look out over an excellent sugarcane crop, it's hard to imagine better conditions for harvesting Queensland's crop.

The sun shines, and the cane flowers sway gently in the breeze.

Even up north, in our most rain-soaked districts of the Wet Tropics, the sky is finally blue, and the paddocks are slowly drying out.

But something is missing from this idyllic scene.

It's the rumble of harvesters, the mill stacks' steam, and the cane juice wafting on the breeze. In short, what's missing is the harvest itself.

By this time in mid-June the Burdekin crush should be well underway. The Plane Creek, Proserpine, Herbert River, and Tully districts should also be ramping up.

Instead, harvesters lie dormant, and the rollers at nine of Queensland's largest sugar mills are silent as workers at eight Wilmar mills and Tully Sugar take industrial action to demand better pay.

This type of action puts growers in a difficult position.

On the one hand, mill workers are often family members and friends, people from the local community that we care

about and we want to see thrive in our industry.

On the other hand, growers have put a lot of time, effort, and money into getting their crops ready to be harvested at the optimal time of year; when the cane is fully grown, the sugar content is highest, and the weather conditions allow harvesters into the paddocks.

If growers can't remove their canes in a timely manner, the harvest will likely extend into Christmas and possibly even the New Year's period.

The later the crush, the more likely it is to run into the start of the wet season, which makes the cane harder to harvest and lowers the sugar content so much that it may become financially unviable to harvest.

But an extended crush will impact more than this season. Growers will have a shorter window to plant next year's crop, and lateharvested ratooning cane will have less time to grow, resulting in a smaller crop next year.

This doesn't just sap grower income over consecutive years; it impacts the economic health of the entire community and everyone who works in our industry.

At the end of the day, workers have a right to demand better pay, and employers have a right to maintain a viable business, balancing costs and returns.

Ultimately, the umpire at Fair Work Australia may be forced to decide a fair and reasonable outcome.

But I know I speak for all growers when I say I hope it doesn't come to that. I hope mill owners and unions can agree quickly, with as little impact on the crush as possible.

Caught in the crossfire is a dangerous place to be, and growers are desperately hoping their livelihoods don't become collateral damage in this dispute.

Harira (Lentil and Chickpea Soup)

Serves: 6

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 2 hours 30

minutes

2 ½ serves per portion

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, finely diced

500g beef or lamb stew meat, diced

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 tablespoon paprika

½ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped

½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

700g tomato puree (passata)

1L beef stock

1L water

1 cup dried green lentils

400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup vermicelli egg noodles, broken into bite sized pieces

Method

HEAT a heavybottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Add oil, onion, beef, ginger, paprika

half the coriander and parsley, and salt and pepper.

SAUTE for 5-10 minutes or until the meat has browned and onion is translucent.

ADD tomato puree, stock and water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for two hours or until the meat is tender.

MEANWHILE, place the lentils in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil then cover and lower the heat to simmer for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside.

ADD the chickpeas to the soup and cook for a further 10 minutes or until the chickpeas have softened.

ADD the noodles and drained lentils and simmer for a further 5 minutes or until the noodles are cooked.

SPRINKLE with remaining coriander and parsley and serve. Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens 2024 Country of Study Recipe Collection –Morocco

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/.

Hinchinbrook Welcomes its Five Newest Australian Citizens in June 2024

Hinchinbrook Welcomes its Five Newest Australian Citizens in June 2024

Yesterday morning, Wednesday 19 June 2024, Mayor Ramon Jayo proudly welcomed five new Australian citizens during a heartwarming Citizenship Ceremony held in Council’s Chambers. The newest members of the Hinchinbrook community are Mr Peter Miller, Ms Carol Vercoe, and Mrs Angela Chishanga along with her children Natalie Chishanga and Nathanial Chishanga.

The ceremony was attended by several Councillors, Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto as well as family members of the new citizens, who came together to celebrate this significant milestone.

“The decision to become an Australian Citizen is a major one. Like other major life decisions, it is an event that involves commitment, responsibility, public recognition, celebrations of the present, and hopes for a common future” said Mayor Jayo.

“It was a privilege today to formally authorise and welcome Peter, Carol, Angela and her children as new Australian citizens. I offer them my congratulations and wish them the very best for their future” added Mayor Jayo.

The Hinchinbrook region values and celebrates our diversity, and Council extends its heartfelt congratulations to our new citizens and wishes them all the best in their new chapter of life.

New Kitchen Complex Opened for Ingham Meals on Wheels

On Tuesday 18 June 2024, Mayor Ramon Jayo officially opened the new kitchen complex for Ingham Meals on Wheels, now located on Eleanor Street Ingham.

Meals on Wheels Ingham was first established roughly in 1983, initially at Conroy Hall and later at premises located at Gedge Street Ingham.

Due to the diligence of many committed committee members over the years, and the many willing volunteers, Meals on Wheels have provided the needy and elderly of our district with a most essential service ensuring the proper sustenance needs of valued community members.

To the committee, congratulations on this milestone achievement.

Congratulations for the excellent service you administer to our community, and thank you all for the work that you do.

Congratulations on having the foresight, drive and tenacity to forge improvement for the benefit and welfare of our district.

Herbert Street Footpath Renewal Project Works

Residents are advised that Keita Services Pty Ltd has commenced the Herbert Street Footpath Renewal ProjectStage One.

The project is anticipated to be completed during September 2024, weather and site conditions permitting.

During construction there may be minor disruptions to parking bays and pedestrians.

Council would like to thank you for your cooperation during this necessary phase of works.

This project is jointly funded by The Australian Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase Four and Hinchinbrook Shire Council.

For further information on current roadworks, please visit Council's website Roadworks page or contact Council.

Regional Arts Development Fund Round One Now Open

Do you or someone you know have a project idea that could contribute to Arts and Culture in the Hinchinbrook Shire?

Applications for funding through Council's Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Program Round One are now open until Monday 8 July 2024.

RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government

and Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

To download an application form and to find out more, visit Council’s website, Grants and Funding page, or contact the TYTO Regional Art Gallery via email gallery@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au.

Have you seen Redwood?

Be on the lookout for Redwood and report it to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23. Redwood is a prohibited invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014

Early detection and reporting are the key elements in preventing Redwood from becoming a major problem. It invades open tropical rangelands, especially along roadsides, and forms dense thickets that replace native vegetation.

For further information on how Redwood can be prevented and controlled, please visit Biosecurity Queensland's website https://bit.ly/45xUE5w.

What's On at the JL Kelly Theatre

• Morning Melodies: Mad Maestros by David Scheel - 10.30am Wednesday 26 June 2024;

• Festival of Small Halls7.00pm Wednesday 10 July 2024;

• Morning Melodies: Viva Pavarotti featuring Paul Tabone - 10.30am Thursday 8 August 2024; and

• Night Show: Viva Pavarotti featuring Paul Tabone7.30pm Thursday 8 August 2024.

For further information, visit Council's website, Events Calendar page.

Image: (Left to right) Cr Kate Milton, Cr Mark Spina, Cr Mary Brown, Nick Dametto MP, Mr Peter Miller, Miss Natalie Chishanga, Mr Nathanial Chishanga, Mrs Angela Chishanga, Ms Carol Vercoe, Mayor Ramon Jayo, Chief Executive Officer Mary-Anne Uren and Cr Andrew Carr.

Image: Redwood, prohibited invasive plant.

Showcasing the new Meals on Wheels facility in Ingham

SARI RUSSO

THE new Meals on Wheels facility, equipped with a state-of-the-art kitchen, was unveiled to a crowd of one hundredand eighty-people Tuesday June 18. This facility will not only serve as a hub for meal preparation but also as a community space for socializing and support.

The Meals on Wheels volunteer community are not just providing a service but hold a deep-rooted commitment to supporting locals in need and Ingham’s elderly.

From its humble beginnings in Conroy Hall, where it provided 6 meals, the service has grown exponentially, now delivering 160 meals weekly, a testament to our community's progress and commitment.

“Ingham Meals on Wheels owes its success to the selfless dedication of our many volunteers – whether in the kitchen or with deliveries, and the invaluable guidance of our management committee members and kitchen coordinators,” Mrs. Phillips gratefully acknowledged.

The new Ingham Meals on Wheels was officially opened by Mayor Ramon Jayo and blessed by Anglican Diocesan Archdeacon Father Kenneth Lay.

A list of the full donors/sponsors (Provided by Nick Dametto Hinchinbrook MP and KAP Deputy Leader) include:

• Lower Herbert Halifax Lions Club$362,000 for building

• Keith and Rita Phillips - $55,000 for land

• Keita Services Pty Ltd - $32,560 for generator

• Lahtinen Electrical and Refrigeration$20,931 for air conditioners

• Anonymous - $26,563 for combi oven, $18,786 for solar system and $7,272 for cool room panelling

• Wheeling for Willy - $20,022 for ovens and cooktops

• Devision Property Group - $27,105 for installation of cool room, kitchen racks and sinks

• Community Gambling Fund Grant$22,514 for combi oven

• Foundation for Rural & Regional

Tasman Turtle's Big Day Out

SATURDAY 22 June 9:00am - 2:00pm

The TYTO Parklands will come alive for Tasman Turtle’s Big Day Out on Saturday 22 June 2024 from 9.00am to 2.00pm, with eco-friendly activities, games, food, entertainment and more!

Join Tasman and his team of friends, Jack Sparrow, Hoopnosis, Circus with a Purpose, Loop de Lou Face Painting and Carter’s Farm for a free day of fun and discovery.

Ariel The Little Mermaid will be in our very special environment and waste area, Eco Cove. She is looking forward to meeting some little people for regular story reading and talks about how we can better look after her home under the sea.

Eco Cove will have plenty of games like Rubbish Ball and Ocean Litter Pickup, or test your mini waste-warrior’s fishing skills at Fiskdamm, a Swedish take on lucky dip.

Renewal Grant - $22,172 for dishwasher

• Commonwealth Home Support Programme Grant - $18,370 for exhaust canopy

• Stronger Communities Grant - $17,380 for blast chiller

• Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Hand Heart Pocket - $16,395 for flooring

• Hand Heart Pocket - $7,680 for security cameras

Visit Carter’s Farm Petting Zoo for cuddles with some furry friends, or chill out under the trees and enjoy local favourite band, Obsession, and our talented local artists while you have a bite to eat from one of the food vendors: Lion’s Club, Rotary Club, Not Only Cannoli, Nomadic Fix Coffee and Frosty Whip, to name a few.

Educators United team will be hands on in the kid’s craft corner assisting your little ones. Adrenaline Games will also be back by popular demand with

their gelsoft and laser tag games for the adventurous.

The Dancer’s Academy of Ingham will put on another showstopper performance! The 2023 Maraka Princess will be making an appearance, assisting with the activities.

Tasman Turtle’s Big Day Out is a free event. The environmental fun filled day has something for everyone, and will be jam packed with family entertainment, free craft and eco-friendly activities.

We hope to see you there!

Dylan’s going to the CrossFit Games FUNDRAISER

Dylan Crema,

A resident of fAr north QueenslAnd, wAs born with VCfs, A ChromosomAl deletion syndrome. in the pAst two yeArs, he hAs shown inCredible dediCAtion to his heAlth, embArking on A Crossfit journey.

his AChieVements Are nothing short of remArkAble-A weight loss of 30kgs, An 8th plACe in the world lAst yeAr, And this yeAr, A 4th plACe in the Crossfit semi finAls, A 3rd plACe in the oCeAniA finAls At toriAn, And A QuAlifiCAtion for the prestigious wheelwod AdAptiVe gAmes in texAs. let's All join in CelebrAting dylAn's inCredible journey!

It's undeniable that adaptive athletes are elite athletes, and Dylan Crema, along with his dedicated team, is a living testament to this. They are not just focused on their personal achievements, but are fully committed to spreading this mindset in the wider community, inspiring others to push their limits and embrace their potential.

Do you not know? Have you not heard?

The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Rural

OVER the past month, the 2024 Tully Variety Guide has been released to industry.

This locally produced variety guide is designed to complement the very informative SRA Northern region Variety guide, also recently released to the industry.

While the SRA guide covers the whole Wet Tropics from Tully to Mossman and provides extensive information on pests and diseases and adoption rates, the Tully guide covers just the Tully Sub-districts and doesn’t discuss any pests or diseases except Pachymetra.

One way we describe it is that the SRA North guide has 90% of the information growers will need, while our local guide provides the final 10% to the local subdistrict level.

The 2024 Tully guide works by considering Pachymetra resistance. The latest TSL—SRA district survey shows the high-risk sub-districts (EL Arish, Feluga, Lowed Tully, and Syndicate) and the best varieties to help manage this soil disease, including Q253 and SRA 6.

Inside the guide, we cover the major soil types and preferred harvest times, whether early (June- July), mid (August- September), or late (October—November) for the reach sub-district from El Arish down to Kennedy.

This information is based on mobile mill sampling carried out for several years before a new variety is fully included in the guide. Then, as commercial data becomes available, we use it to double-check our recommendations.

All of this work is carried out under the banner of the Tully Variety Management Group (TVMG), which is run by Tully Sugar with assistance from TCPSL, SRA, and

local agribusiness.

The 2024 guide also includes some local growth traits, which come from observations made while sampling the cane. In some cases, this information is very sub-district-focused.

We have also included options for crop ripener use and harvest times for all recommended varieties.

The guide includes all of the locally recommended varieties, now number 19, which is far from the nine that were recommended a decade ago. This is different from the total number of varieties available for the Wet tropics, which is more like 25, but just the ones we recommend locally.

The 2024 Tully variety guide will soon be available online. It can also be sent to growers via email or in hard copy. This particular 2024 edition was produced with the assistance of TCPSL.

Greg Shannon

COMMUNITY INFORMATION FORUM INNISFAIL

WEDNESDAY 10 JULY 2024

ANZAC MEMORIAL PARK, INNISFAIL, 10 AM

All are welcome to attend

Mamu Health Service Limited is hosting a Community Information Forum in Innisfail, and we extend a warm invitation for you to join us. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in informative discussions with our Board and Staff members, where they will share insights on our programs and services.

Activities and light lunch will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there.

PH: 1800 765 966

What’s better: Chinese CO2 or Australian ethanol?

OFFICE OF HON BOB KATTER MP | FEDERAL MEMBER FOR KENNEDY

KATTER’S Australian Party MP Bob Katter has questioned why Australians are charging their EVs with solar panels manufactured using Chinese coalfired power stations, under the guise of “reducing emissions,” when enforcing biofuels would provide an instant reduction and save the economy billions

of dollars.

On Wednesday, Mr Katter asked the Federal Environment Minister why Australians were sending $48bn overseas to purchase fuel, and then paying over $2 per litre, while Brazil was manufacturing its own ethanol and enforcing 49 per cent, so its motorists could pay $1.10.

“Everyday in parliament we hear net zero and emissions reductions. So is it

better to have our EVs fuelled by solar panels whose production and smelting in China belches mass clouds of CO2 polluting our atmosphere,” Mr Katter asked.

“Is it better to impose a tax on regional Australians – the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard - to try and reduce emissions, or, can we put ethanol in our vehicles instead?

“Is it better to send $48bn overseas each year to buy our fuel, or can we manufacture our own using sugar cane (and other crops), and be paying $1.10 like Brazil?”

Mr Katter said while acknowledged the minister’s response which referenced the harvesting of invasive weeds, currently spread throughout the rich productive soil of northwest Queensland, to manufacture biofuels, he said he was sick of “hot air” from

governments when it came to tangible action.

“While we skip around the real solutions for emissions reduction with vehicle taxes, or ‘Net Zero Authorities’ we’re watching tangible solutions literally wash out the drain.

“I’m talking about removing the pricky acacia (invasive weeds), building the Bradfield Scheme and irrigating inland, rich-soil, empty Queensland and building industrial sized sugar plantations to manufacture ethanol; instead we’re letting the annual rainfall of North Queensland wash out to the Great Barrier Reef.

“I’m talking about converting our current sugar mills to produce byproducts of ethanol and electricity –so we have true renewable energy – not ‘renewable energy’ that’s burning CO2 in China.”

INNISFAIL

Roll up, roll up to this year’s 109th Innisfail & District Show

MARIA GIRGENTI

THIS year's 109th annual Innisfail & District Show on July 11 - 12 has something for everyone, including the popular sideshow alley, new additions and stacks of entertainment.

Local whip cracker/maker Sheryl Cavanagh features on Thursday night, with a return of the pig and duck races and a local bee-keeping display in Pavilion 2.

Two new show events are the Queensland Country Bank Young Farmers Challenge on Thursday night and the Tug o’ War featuring teams of five on Friday night, sponsored by Exodas Tully.

Another new addition in Pavilion 1 is the photo booth with props, along

Local whip cracker Sheryl Cavanagh will entertain the crowds at this year’s Innisfail Show.

CLOSING DATES FOR ENTRIES

DOGS 8th JULY

PHOTOGRAPHY 28th JUNE AT 3.00P.M. POULTRY, CAGE BIRDS & PIGEONS 4th JULY

BEEF CATTLE 8TH JULY AT 5.00P.M. NEEDLEWORK & HANDCRAFT 8TH JULY AT 5.00P.M.

WOODWORK 8TH JULY AT 4.00P.M. DOMESTIC 10TH JULY AT 10.00A.M.

with Big Bang Education’s science demonstrations/interactive activities, where children of all ages can create and keep three different science experiments.

This year, showgoers have a chance to win a two-night stay for up to five guests in a family beach house at the Big 4 Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park.

Collect a stamp map, head to the three points, collect the stamps, then place entries in the box at the poultry pavilion, with the lucky winner drawn after Friday night’s fireworks.

Slippery Gypsy (Thursday) and Infinity Duo (Friday) will perform live in the beer garden area from 4.30 pm - 8.30 pm, then a DJ from around 8.30 pm onwards.

No smoking unless in a designated area with locations on the show map.

On Thursday, the Young Farmers Challenge will see teams of four compete in a timed course, which will include fencing, roping, first aid and fruit packing.

Entries are now open in all categories, with schedules available at Larsen's Newsagency, Jill's Stationery, Innisfail Stockfeed & Vet Lines, Mourilyan Post Office and Picnics Country Crafts, or via www.innisfailshow.com.au.

A firework display by Xplosive Art will light up the sky at approximately 8:30pm on both nights.

Free buses will run every half hour on Thursday, from 5.00pm -10.00pm and on Friday, 3.00pm-10.00pm, with pickups from King George Park, Central Arcade and Kmart to Showgrounds.

Gates open at 1.00pm on Thursday and 9:00am on Friday.

The Showmen’s Guild of Australasia sideshow bonus dollars, a sheet of 30 tickets for $25 (cash only) are on sale from June 17 until 12.00pm on July 11 at Larsen's Newsagency and Jill's Stationery until sold out.

A family pass (two adult tickets and two children for Thursday and Friday,

Big Bang Education will host interactive science activities for children of all ages.

INNISFAIL SHOW

including a car pass) are available for sale at $40 until 1.00 pm on July 11 and must be pre-purchased online, or from the Show office.

From June 18 - 21, the Innisfail Show office is open from 10.00 am - 2.30 pm, then 10.00 am - 5.00 pm from June 25 to July 10, and for any enquiries phone 4061 3051 or email: innisfailshow@ gmail.com.

Gate admission prices: $17.00 per adult (16+ years), Aged/Veterans/ Disabled/Pensioners $10.00 (ID required); $8.00 per child (5-15 years); children under five free. Cars $2.00. On Thursday, entry is free for kids aged under 15 years.

Online tickets are on sale now via the website, or Innisfail Show Facebook page.

A special thank you to Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the Queensland Government.

Pig racing returns to this year’s Innisfail Show on July 11 - 12.

11TH & 12TH JULY, 2024

Gates open Thursday 11th July 1.00 PM Friday 12th July 9:00am

• FIREWORKS BOTH NIGHTS 8.30 PM

• Photo booth Pavilion 1

• Big Bang Science interactive Pavilion 1

• Carters Animal Farm

• RESTA Reptile Show

ORCHIDS ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN PAVILION ON 10TH JULY BETWEEN 4.00PM AND 8.00P.M. HORTICULTURE ENTRIES ACCEPTED IN PAVILION ON 10TH JULY BETWEEN 4.00P.M. & 8.00P.M. ONLY ENTRIES NOT ACCEPTED THURSDAY

HORSE & RING JUMP RING ENTRIES THROUGH GLOBAL ONLY, SPORTING ON THE DAY CENTRE RING

ART 9TH JULY AT 5.00PM PAPAW 10TH JULY BETWEEN

5.00P.M. & 7.00P.M.

BANANA 10TH JULY BETWEEN

5.00P.M. & 8.00P.M.

SUGARCANE 10TH JULY AT 4.00PM

• Static Engines

• Pig & Duck Races

• Face Painting, Art & Crafts

• The Mad Hatters Family Fun

Shows

• Cheryl Cavanagh Whip Cracking

• Qld Country Bank-Farmers Challenge – THURSDAY NIGHT

• Magic Clown Shows

• Tug o war – FRIDAY NIGHT

• Thursday night Band – Slippery Gypsy

• Friday afternoon music – Infinity Duo

• Friday night DJ – Dance to your favourite tunes

• BANANA PACKING CHAMPIONSHIP Thursday and Friday nights

• Innisfail Show Stamp map competition, win a 2 night stay at Kurrimine Beach Big 4 Holiday Park – pick up entry form from entry gates.

& DISTRICT SHOW SOCIETY INC & SHOWMENS GUILD OF AUSTRALIASIA SIDESHOW BONUS DOLLARS: SHEET OF 30 TICKETS FOR $25 ON SALE 17th JUNE UNTIL 12.00 PM 11TH JULY AT JILL’S STATIONERY, LARSENS NEWSAGENCY, Cash Only, until sold out.

School

The Innisfail State School community welcomed the new Principal, Jemma McClafferty

STORY AND PHOTO BY MARIA GIRGENTI

IN 2024, the Innisfail State School community welcomed a new Principal, Jemma McClafferty, who brings a wealth of knowledge and education experience to the leadership role.

McClafferty attended primary and high schools across New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.

She has achieved a Bachelor of Education, Master of Education (Leadership), and Graduate Certificate (Trauma-Aware Education).

Before becoming a teacher, McClafferty worked as a swimming teacher/coach.

“I have always had a passion for education, teaching and learning.”

Her teaching career started at Caboolture State School, and after three years, she transferred to Yarrabah State School.

Previously, McClafferty held the role of Principal at McDonnell Creek and Murray River Upper State Schools, Deputy Principal at Hambledon and Balaclava State Schools, as well as

Head of Department at Balaclava State School, with teaching experience from kindergarten to Year 7 across three regions.

“It is a privilege to be a Principal.”

“What I find most rewarding is to witness the growth and success of students, families and staff, fostering a positive and inclusive school culture, as well as contributing to the overall development of a thriving school and community.”

“My top academic priorities at ISS are the systematic delivery of the Australian Curriculum and a culture that promotes learning.”

ISS ‘Central’ is an incredibly special place and I will embrace the motto, ‘Together, we achieve greater things.’

McClafferty believes the attributes that make an excellent Principal are honesty, accountability, integrity and action.

“As Principal, I will use my knowledge and experience to lead pedagogy with enthusiasm and commitment to achieving quality learning outcomes for all students and early learners.”

“I will support and build staff capability

and facilitate collegial engagement, so ISS has strong Australian Curriculum implementation to ensure student engagement and improved achievement across every learning area.”

ISS is a dynamic school recently recognised as a Partnerships Initiative school.

From the recent review at the end of 2023, the key affirmations are that staff view all students as the most important part of the ‘Central School’ family; a high priority is placed on providing the appropriate range of resources to support the learning/ wellbeing needs of every student; the

school has a comprehensive complexcase management process, and all staff speak of the school team being highly connected and supportive of each other.

McClafferty is the Chair for Queensland Representative School Sport (QRSS) - Swimming.

Over the past decade, she has travelled to State Championships and/or National Championships with swimmers from the Cassowary Coast district.

“I am passionate about sporting opportunities/pathways and looking forward to being more involved in Cassowary Coast events.”

Working Together Today Towards Tomorrow

Our clients are more than a number to us.

We are committed to providing high quality professional and speedy service.

Not just tax agents, we provide bookkeeping and accounting services to small and medium size businesses including start up advice.

We act as a sounding board when you are making decisions for the future of your business.

Innisfail State School students with new Principal Jemma McClafferty.

Cardwell Volksfest 2024

CASSOWARY COAST DENTURES Shop 6/79 Victoria Street Cardwell. Qld Phone: 0436450287 for all appointments

We cover all areas of dentures, Mouthguards and sleeping appliances. If you’re in trouble for snoring or you’ve got missing teeth, or just having trouble with your dentures, give us a call and make an appointment on 0436450287.

We are offering FREE consultation advice on how we may be able to help you.

Congratulations for Travelling the furthest in your VW - Leeanne and Blair Pegrum coming from Bundaberg 1169 kms.

Most Popular Beetle went to Leigh Brown and More Power Automotive Team for Norma.

Best custom went to Shane Cattle for Coca Cola Bug.

Best Theme went to Leonie Mundey for Paris & Congratulations again as Most popular Kombi was also Leonie Mundey.

Most Functional camper winner Andrew Jamieson for "Sage"

It’s my personality, not my looks award went to Joanna Kirby for Frangapani

Most popular Water Cooled Modern vehicle went to Anthony Schnider for T Roc

Most Popular Transporter T3 onwards is Andrew Phillips

Best Baja / other went to Lee Kirby for Sanchez

The People’s Choice Award went to Nick Dametto Hinchinbrook MP and KAP Deputy Leader.

The Observation Rally Fun winners.

Flegler Group have positions available on their Tully Gorge Road farm for:

• Mechanic/Maintenance Person. Experience in bearings and seals maintenance on tractors and trailers is essential.

• Tractor Operator.

• Irrigation Operator. Experience with micro sprinklers is essential. The approved applicants must be able to work unsupervised. Immediate start.

Check us out at www.fleglergroup.com.au Phone Peter on 4068 1510

Tully Family Church, 9am, Sun, 2 Watkins St, Tully

Cardwell AOG, 9:30am Sun, Shire Hall, Cardwell

Mission Beach Family Church, 6pm, Sun, Unit 3, 2-4 Stephens Street, Mission Beach

Cross Culture Church, 10am, Sun, 28-32 Townsville Road, Ingham

Churches of Christ Care

Rockingham Home Aged Care Service, 9am Fri, 3rd Fri of month, 40 Jamieson St, Cardwell

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

Day Adventist Innisfail, 10:30am, Sat ,Bible Study, 11am, Sat, 114 Lawrence Road, Bamboo Creek Tully Seventh Day Adventist Church, Sat 9:30am Sabbath School, Sat 11am, 1 Edward St, Tully

Baptist Churches

Uniting Churches

Cassowary Coast

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

St Marks Lutheran Church, 9am, Sun, 34 Townsville Road, Ingham Non-denominational

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 5pm, Sat, 45 Bruce Highway, Cardwell

St John Anglican Church, 3pm, 3rd Sun of month, Motel Chapel, Kurrimine Beach

Holy Trinity (Ingham) 9am, Sunday. 37 McIlwraith Street, Ingham All Souls, 7.30am, Sun, 10 Four Mile Road, Victoria Estate

Celebration of the Launch of the Djiru Videos

MISSION BEACH HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ON Thursday, June 6, 2024, Mission Beach Historical Society (MBHS) members and valued guests gathered at the C4 Theatrette, Mission Beach, to celebrate the

launch of two new Djiru videos - focusing on Djiru traditional ecological knowledge and Djiru significant cultural places, part of the 'On Djiru Country – Djiru short video series'.

In 2022, MBHS collaborated with Leonard Andy, the Djiru Traditional Owner, and Peter Marsh, the filmmaker, to produce a series of three short videos— 'Clump Point', 'Lagoons', and 'Djiru artefacts'—which are available for viewing on the MBHS website's Djiru page.

5). Leonard Andy spoke about raising awareness and preserving the Djiru cultural heritage. Peter Marsh gave attendees a preview of the work accomplished, followed by morning tea.

The two new videos, a result of our collective efforts, will be readily accessible to all on the MBHS website's Djiru page. We invite you to explore and immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage they showcase.

The Queensland government supported this project through Arts Queensland. MBHS would like to thank all those involved with and supporting MBHS projects.

For this new project, MBHS once again fostered a spirit of collaboration, working hand in hand with Leonard Andy, the Djiru Warrangburra Aboriginal Corporation, and Peter Marsh. This collective effort is a testament to our shared commitment to preserving and celebrating the Djiru cultural heritage.

The launch coincided with Reconciliation Week (May 27 - June 3) and World Environment Day (June

Remember that reconciliation is not a destination but a journey that we are all responsible for nurturing daily.

If you are interested in local history, please visit the MBHS website at www.mbhs.com.au or join the Beach Historians.

Leonard Andy and Valerie Boll ©T.Bauer

Girringun board members, Viv Edwards-Cassady, Valerie Boll and Shane Knuth © MBHS

Bowls News

Ingham Ladies Bowls

RD 1 Championship Triples:

G. Wright, L. DiBella, E. Piotto 23 v T. Mawson, M. Moore A. Rutherford 14.

Social Play:

J. Fenoglio, S. Ryan, E. Piotto 17 v J. Casanovas, J. Craven, N. Evans 8;

D. Tomba, A. Foti, T. Mawson, K. Rotondo 18 v L. DiBella, I. Byrnes, M. Spano, A. Rutherfof 15. Cutthroat:

B. Eddleston 64, I>Mahon 49, L. Melvin 47. C. Triples Rd 2:

M. Spano, F. Fengolio, N. Evans 29 v G. Wright, L. Dibella, E. Piotto 13.

K. Rotondo, J. Craven, S. Ryan 15 v B. Eddleston, J. Casanovas, L. Melvin 13.

Innisfail Men’s Bowls

Social Play:

D. Tomba, A. Foti, T. Mawson, J. Fenoglio 18 v J. Johnson, I. Byrnes, M. Spano, A. Rutherford 15. D. Gosney, J. Casanovas, E. Piotto 17 v L. DiBella, M.

Winning team of the Magpie 4’s: L Di Bella, J Casanovas, J Craven & N Evans.

Moore, N. Evans 10.

Our 2 Pennant teams skippered by E. Piotto and N. Evans played at Thuringowa on Thursday in the Magpie 4s and N. Evans took out the 1st Prize and E. Piotto 2nd Prize.

and Innisfail Bowls Club hosted the family wake.

went down by 14 shots and two rinks to one.

On June 12, club members attended the funeral of long-term member and former club champion, Louie Fedalto

LAST Thursday’s social bowl winners on June 13 were Alf Siliato, Doug Juhas, Les Cali and Peter Broccardo, whilst the runners-up were Wayne O’Neill, Snow Clark, Albert Holder and Justin Walker.

Social bowls winners on June 6 were Alf Strano, Greg McDonald, Jamie Paterson and Bill Hoskins, with Michael de Vries, Doug Juhas and Denis McAllister as runners up.

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

In Club Singles, Mark Elliott defeated Tony Burns, Michael de Vries defeated John Phillips, John Fossey defeated Cieran Smith, Jim Martinod defeated Doug Juhas and Gordon Goes defeated Sam Micale.

In Club Fours, Tony Burns, Gordon Goes, Sam Pagano and Mark Elliott defeated Jim Martinod, John Kremastos, Steve Stoter and Peter Ryan.

Time is running out to have club games played, so please organise your game and play them.

In pennants played on June 8, Innisfail ‘s third division teams had a good win against Tully on both rinks.

Innisfail’s third division teams had a bye on June 15.

Innisfail’s first division pennants teams had the bye on June 8, then played Edge Hill on June 15, where they

This Saturday, June 22, Innisfail’s first division teams travel to Edmonton, whilst third division play at South Johnstone. On June 9, another successful Sunday morning of social mixed bowls took place, followed by brunch.

Winners of the morning were Mark Elliott, Jamie Paterson and David Irwin. A huge thank you to the Innisfail Ladies for their sponsorship and the next Sunday social mixed game is on July 14.

Innisfail Bowls Club’s Invitational Fours is on Sunday, July 7, so come down and watch a display of good bowling and lend a helping hand.

2nd. G Wright, J Fenoglio, S Ryan & E Piotto

Players who participated in men’s social games on June 6 at Innisfail Bowls Club.

Men’s social bowls played in Innisfail on June 6.

Gordon Goes (with hat) defeated Sam Micale in a round of Club Singles played on June 7.

Innisfail Bowls Club members paid their respects and remembered long-term member, Louie Fedalto, who sadly passed away earlier this month.

SPORTS COMMENTATOR SHANE MURIATA

LONG, long ago, in a galaxy far, far away........

Cue the Star Wars intro music and welcome to Game 2 of the 2024 State of Origin series, where NSW will attempt to put their most excellent Sith Lord, Lattrell Mitchell, to face the Jedi Order Master Daley Cherry Evans in a dual that will decide the fate of the galaxy.

Well, it's not quite like that. Still, the Blues are attempting to rescue the series at the MCG to take the game to a decider in Brisbane, with the Maroons looking to wrap up the 2024 edition in Melbourne next week. Blues coach Madge Maguire has gone to the state's ultimate big game player by adding Trell Mitt to the team, with Mitch Moses also added to the side after

they dropped Nicho Hynes after one game.

It's a cruel world, and Hynes was only given one chance to make the jersey his own. Instead, they threw him out to the dumpster to save face. In my opinion, it's a stupid idea; they never pick and stick, and it shows how they treat their players after one game.

Rumours circulated that NSW would target gun fullback Reece Walsh again in game 2, so we expect another physical encounter. I'm okay with going after a player if it's within reason, not trying to end their career.

If they follow that ploy and intention, it shows they aren't really in the mindset of the job at hand, which will play right into the hands of Billy Slater's men.

Cobbo being dropped is a break for him; he looks lethargic and may benefit from the rest. Capewell will do a job, and if Gagai has to come into the game, then we all know what he is capable of in a Maroon jersey because the guy is a beast in State of Origin.

He is easily one of my all-time favourite players; he more than deserves his comeback jersey. NSW will throw everything, barring the kitchen sink, at this game

Golf News

Innisfail Golf Club

THE course is in immaculate condition, due to the huge efforts of the grounds crew.

Anyone who can lend a hand for an hour or two, please contact Jake Cockle or Andrew Rose at the club.

Wednesday All Sporters - May 29

Washed out.

Friday Sporters competition - May 31

Results

1st: Luke Peters 21pts

2nd: Paul Tattam 19pts

3rd: John Abbott 18pts

NTP - Max Costello Snr

On June 1, wet weather played a factor in the Monthly Medal and Medal of Medal Final, as 15mls of rain fell overnight, which delayed the morning groups tee off times.

Chris Patterson put together another stella round 66 nett to win the Monthly

because it's do or die, and there will be no tomorrow if they go down, so Queensland must be ready for the unpredictable.

Dylan Edwards will be a handful during the game, but our backs are just as, if not better, with the Hammer ready for another try-scoring match. This one will be much closer, but we should wrap up the series.

I predict Qld 28-20, Walsh is the Man of the Match. Order will be restored, the Queensland Empire will go on, and Jedi Master Billy Slater will rule the galaxy by telling NSW after game 2, "I am your father!"

3rd: Allan Gould 71

c/b Medal Of Medals Final

The Medal of Medals final was a close affair as Max Costello and Jake Cockle tied on 71 nett, with Costello unlucky in the countback.

Under 55s

Results

1st: Chris Patterson 66 nett

2nd: Andrew Greive 68 nett

3rd: Jake Cockle 71 nett

Over 55s

Results

1st: James Scullen 67 nett

Results

1st: Jake Cockle 71 nett c/b

2nd: Max Costello Jnr 71 nett

3rd: Rob Mills 81 nett

NTPs

1/10 - 4/13 - Jake Cockle 7/16 - Paul Tattam

2/11 - Des Hensler 5/14 - Max Costello Jnr 8/17 - E Nest

3/12 - Jake Cockle 6/15 - Jake Cockle 9/18 - Regina Gattera

Upcoming events

Wednesday All Sporters competitionfrom 12.00 pm and 3.00 pm

Friday Sporters competition - from 12.00 pm and 2.00 pm - online bookings IGC Club Championships - June 22 - 23

Medal from James Scullen on 67 nett and both won Drummond Golf Cairns vouchers for their efforts.

2nd: John Slater 70 nett

nett

Luke Peters, winner of Friday’s Sporters competition on May 29.

Chris Patterson, the Under 55s Monthly Medal winner on June 1.

James Scullen, the Over 55s Monthly Medal winner on June 1. Jake Cockle, winner of the Medal of Medals final on June 1.

Tully Tigers senior rugby league teams faced Mareeba in the Allan Reis and Cain Banu Memorial round

STORY AND

PHOTOS BY MARIA GIRGENTI

ON June 9, Tully Tigers hosted Mareeba in three grades at Tully Showgrounds, as part of a huge weekend of centenary celebrations of the Tully township.

It was also the annual Allan Reis and Cain Banu Memorial Day and fundraiser for Tully Hospital Friends of the Foundation.

Mareeba dominated Tully A-grade side and went into the half time break with a solid 30 - 0 lead over Tully.

In the second half, Mareeba added three tries, before Phil Nona scored Tully’s first and only try for the match and Morgan Black added the extras.

Mareeba continued to pile on the points and had a runaway 62 - 6 victory.

Tully Tigers Reserve Grade team reclaimed top spot on the ladder after a 54 - 4 win over Mareeba.

Tully’s try scorers: Jerome Ketchell, Thomas Banu 2, Lester Mam 3, Paul Ketchell, Sam Tschui, Isiah Ketchell and Kemu Anis. Goals: Jonathon Lavell 4, Isaiah Ketchell 1 and Luke Fitzgerald 2.

A tight contest ensued in the Under

19 clash with both teams locked at 1010 at half time.

Mareeba posted three tries before Tully staged a fight back with three tries and held a slender two-point lead.

As the clock wound down, the young Tigers’ hopes had their hopes dashed when Mareeba scored in the dying seconds and snatched a 32 - 28 victory.

Tully’s try scorers: James Muriata 2, Clint Blennerhassett, Jace Taylor and Xzavier Carlaw. Goals: Cameron Nelson 2 and Blake Morice 2.

After the games, members of the Reis and Banu families presented Man of the Match trophies and embroided towels to Tully Tigers players Phil Nona (A grade), Samuael Ulutui (Reserve Grade) and Cooper McAllister (Under 19).

FNQRL Round 11 fixtures - June 8 - 9

A Grade

Mareeba 62 def Tully 6

Innisfail 28 def Mossman-Port Douglas 16

Cairns Brothers 46 def Edmonton 24

Ivanhoe Knights 32 def Yarrabah 24

Kangaroos 54 def Southern Suburbs 28

Bye: Atherton

FNQRL ladder Round 11: Cairns

Brothers 22, Edmonton 17, Innisfail 17, Ivanhoe Knights 15, Mossman-Port Douglas 12, Atherton 12, Kangaroos 11, Yarrabah 9, Mareeba 7, Tully 5 and Southern Suburbs 3.

Reserve Grade

Tully 54 def Mareeba 4

Innisfail 32 def Mossman-Port Douglas 22

Edmonton 30 def Cairns Brothers 24

Ivanhoe Knights 30 def Yarrabah 26

Kangaroos 22 def Southern Suburbs 18

Under 19

Mareeba 32 def Tully 28

Edmonton 40 def Cairns Brothers 28

Ivanhoe Knights 32 def Yarrabah 18

Kangaroos 24 def Southern Suburbs 0 Byes: Atherton and Innisfail Women’s

Yarrabah 24 drew with Ivanhoe Knights Atherton 40 def Edmonton 10

Bye: Kangaroos

This weekend, Tully and Innisfail teams have a bye and in Round 13 fixtures, Tully have a tough road trip north to face Mossman-Port Douglas in two grades on June 29, whilst Innisfail also travel away for a chilly Sunday afternoon clash against Atherton.

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Despite

Mareeba defence, Tully’s Jamie Muriata planted the ball down for his second try in the Under 19 game.

Cooper McAllister (middle), Tully’s Under 19 Man of the Match trophy winner in the Allan Reis and Cain Banu Memorial Day against Mareeba.

Lester Mam (with ball) bagged three tries in Tully’s huge win over Mareeba in Reserve-Grade.

Samuael Ulutui, Tully ReserveGrade Man of the Match trophy winner.

Mareeba players prevented Jonathon Lavell (with ball) from reaching the try line in the A-Grade game.

Tully’s Phil Nona (second from right) received the A-Grade Man of the Match trophy.

Tully Tigers Under 8 junior teams played a curtain-raiser game before the A-Grade game against Mareeba.

SPORT

Wins for Tully and Innisfail junior rugby league teams

MARIA GIRGENTI

LAST Saturday, Tully Tigers and Innisfail Brothers junior rugby league teams were in action at Tully Innisfail, Edmonton and Mareeba.

Innisfail’s Under 13 Boys team had a solid 30 - 10 victory over Mossman, whilst Tully’s Under 14 registered a 28 - 16 win over Redlynch.

Currently, Innisfail’s Under 13 Girls team sit third on the ladder, Innisfail Under 17 Girls are in top spot, whilst Innisfail’s Under 15 Girls are sitting fifth

and Tully Tigers Under 15 Girls, sixth.

After nine rounds, Innisfail’s Under 13 Boys team sit third on the ladder, whilst Innisfail’s

Under 14 and Under 17 Boys teams are ladder leaders.

FNQ Rugby League Coastal

junior results:

Round 9 - June 14 - 15

Under 13

Redlynch 20 def Tully 16

Innisfail 30 def Mossman 10

Southern Suburbs 44 def

Cairns Brothers 10

Edmonton 36 def Mareeba 24

Cairns Kangaroos 38 def

Ivanhoe Knights 26

Under 13 Girls

Southern Suburbs 50 def

Innisfail 0

Atherton 14 def Ivanhoe

Knights 8

Bye: Cairns Brothers

Under 14

Tully 28 def Redlynch 16

Mareeba 36 def Mossman 26

Edmonton 50 def Southern Suburbs 0

Cairns Brothers 28 def Cairns Kangaroos Gold 22

Cairns Kangaroos Blue 34 def

Ivanhoe Knights 10

Under 15

Cairns Brothers 28 def Tully 14

Edmonton 58 def Innisfail 6

Ivanhoe Knights 24 def Mareeba 20

Cairns Kangaroos 46 def

Atherton 14

Under 15 Girls

Atherton 34 def Tully 18

Innisfail 28 def Southern Suburbs 16

Edmonton 40 def Mareeba 24

Bye: Kangaroos

Under 16

Cairns Brothers 30 def Tully 6

Kangaroos 34 def Innisfail 12

Ivanhoe Knights 26 def

Southern Suburbs 14

Under 17

Innisfail vs Cairns Kangaroos (game forfeited)

Atherton 20 def Redlynch 16

Mareeba 42 def Mossman 6

Bye: Cairns Brothers

Under 17 Girls

Mareeba 22 def Innisfail 16

Kangaroos 28 def Atherton 20

In Round 8, played on June 8, the Tully Tigers Under 15 Boys team had a convincing 42 - 16 win over Mareeba at Davies Park.

FISHING NEWS with Tony Mossop

LAST weekend's favourable weather conditions provided a golden opportunity for our fishermen to venture out to our main reef systems. The small tides were a boon for the deep-water enthusiasts, who were able to venture out in pursuit of nannies and red emperors. The results were outstanding, with our seasoned fishermen easily reaching their bag limits of nannygai. The reef also proved to be fruitful, with good quality coral trout and red-throat emperor being reeled in. Spanish mackerel were a common sight, caught by drifting a gang-hooked pilchard out the back while fishing.

Our islands were not left behind in the fishing frenzy. Tuna, Queenfish Trevally, and Mackerel were all reeled in, adding to the variety of the catch. School and spotty mackerel were caught by trolling hard-bodied lures and drifting pilchards under a float. Spanish mackerel were also not far behind, caught by trolling both garfish and wolf herring. The ease of rigging these baits these days, thanks to the wealth of information available on Google and most good tackle stores, has made fishing more accessible. Good catches of coral trout and grassy sweet lip were also reported around the islands. As the water temperature drops, coral trout will move up into the shallow water in search of warmer conditions.

Spear fishermen were treated to near-perfect conditions last week. Divers reported good trout and nice Crayfish being speared over the weekend.

Back in around the river mouths, Barra is being caught on the rocky headlands as well as red bream and finger-mark on both hard-bodied and soft plastic lures. Inside the river mouths, winter bream flathead trevally and whiting are all being caught in good numbers. Lure fishermen use small hard-bodied lures and small soft plastics around the sandbars and gutters. Bait fishermen fishing in the same areas use yabbies, prawns, Squid and mullet strips to catch the same species successfully.

MONTHLY $50 TACKLE WORLD VOUCHER TO BE WON

Please email, post or drop your photos into our office, along with your name, phone number and details of your catch for your chance to win the monthly voucher. Your photo will appear in the following issue of the Wet Tropic Times, and the winner will be drawn on the last Thursday of each month.

info@wettropictimes.com.au PO Box 1100, TULLY, 4854 70 Butler Street, TULLY

Further up the rivers, Barramundi and Red bream are still the dominant species being targeted. Cooler weather and smaller tides have made the fishing slower, but fishermen who alter their tactics with the changing season are still able to catch reasonably good-quality fish.

Fishermen are also reporting plenty of good-quality crabs still being caught. The crabs can't reach the mangrove flats on the smaller tides, so they spend all their time in the river, making them easier to catch.

Further upstream in the freshwater, big black bream and jungle Pearch will take a while to get used to the cooler conditions. However, you should still be able to encourage them to take a smaller, well-placed lure.

Looking ahead, the weather for this week seems to be taking a turn for the worse, especially towards the weekend. However, with a full moon on Saturday and small day tides, river fishing is expected to be exceptionally good.

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

Stay safe, and good luck

Tony Mossop

Tackleworld Tully

LUCINDA JUNE

Josh Abela with a chromed up winter barra that ate a 130mm Fuze Doctor rigged weedless.

SPORT

Wins for Tully and Innisfail junior rugby league teams... Page 26

Mixed results for Innisfail United Football teams

MARIA GIRGENTI

ON Saturday June 15, Innisfail United Football Club junior and senior teams played at Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan against Leichhardt Lions in Football Queensland’s Far North Premier League fixtures.

Soccer action kicked off last Friday when Innisfail’s Division 1 and 2 Men’s teams faced Atherton at Castor Park, Mourilyan, where Division 2 had a 10 - 0 win and Division 1 suffered a loss.

Currently, Innisfail’s Division 2 Men’s and Under 23 Men’s teams are top of the ladder, with the Under 12/13 Girls team in second place.

Innisfail United Football Club appreciated the support received from Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

Recently, the club was successful in securing $5,500 in the latest Community Infrastructure Grants, which will assist with the upgrade of lights at Castor Park, Mourilyan.

This grant funding aims to assist organisations in developing and improving infrastructure to aid the growth and engagement of sports/recreational activities in the region, for the benefit of the community.

Football Queensland – Far North Premier League

Results:

June 14 – Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan

Innisfail United Division 2 Men’s vs Atherton Eagles

Full time: 10 – 0 win to Innisfail

Innisfail United Division 1 Men’s vs Atherton

Full time: 10 – 0 loss to Innisfail

June 15 - Steve Corica Oval, Mourilyan

Innisfail United Under 13 Division 1 -

Bye

Innisfail United Under 14 vs Leichhardt

Full time: 5 - 4 win to Innisfail

Goals:

Luca Franco 2

Panuwat Phunklang 2

Tyson Catelan 1

Innisfail United Under 15/16 vs Leichhardt

Full time: 5 - 0 loss to Innisfail

Innisfail United Under 18 vs Leichhardt

Full time: 6 - 3 loss to Innisfail

Goals:

Ashton Vecchio 3

Innisfail United Under 23 Men’s vs Leichhardt

Full time: 3 - 2 win to Innisfail

Goals:

Christopher Clauss 1

Francesco Trotter 1

Julian Sujana 1

Innisfail United Women’s vs Leichhardt

Full time: 3 - 0 loss to Innisfail

June 15 - Endeavour Park, Cairns

Innisfail United Under 12/13 Girls vs Stratford Dolphins - Endeavour Park

Full time: 9 - 0 win to Innisfail

Goals:

Bridie McLeod 3

Kit Moloney 1

Scarlett Di Carlo 1

Innisfail United and Ravenshoe Under 13 Division 2 teams battled it out. Photo: Tom Orr.

Innisfail and Stratford Dolphins Under 14 players at Castor Park on June 8. Photo: Tom Orr.

Action in the Under 16s game between Innisfail and Stratford. Photo: Tom Orr.

Innisfail United Under 23 Men’s team is currently top of the ladder.

Photo: Tom Orr.

Innisfail and Stratford players in the Women’s game at Castor Park on June 7. Photo: Tom Orr.

Innisfail United Premier Men’s team. Photo: Tom Orr.