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Eastwood St homeowners (L-R) Di Santacatterina, Jan Quinn, Clive Quinn and Tony Lanzi, among many in the street fighting the ‘character’ covenant
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Babinda homeowners fight virtual heritage listing rules
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Solar panels on a character listed home: “I’m sure they didn’t come with those back in 1939.”
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Babinda homeowners fight virtual heritage listing rules DAVID GARDINER HOMEOWNERS on a block in Eastwood Street, Babinda are fighting to overturn a Council ‘character covenant’ and guidelines which place tough restrictions on what they can and can’t do with their houses. The restrictions are very similar to those applied to heritage listed buildings. About 20 houses on both sides of Eastwood street between Mill Street and School Street - a central spot in town parallel to the main street - are affected by the rules, publicly available as a ‘brochure’ on Cairns Regional Council’s website. But most of the homeowners have said they were not aware of the strict design and renovation restrictions until recently. The covenant was first issued in 2016 but residents said Council decided to change it at the end of 2020 - with submissions required to be into Council by January 31.
The homeowners have engaged a town planner to make a full submission to Council firmly objecting to the covenant and its implications. The Council brochure states: “Both sides of the street display a high level of consistency in their arrangement and respective periods of development.” But homeowners argue this is not the case - because most if not all of the houses have gone through various additions, modifications and improvements over many decades and are certainly not in their original design or condition. “Some have got solar panels on them, so I’m sure that they didn’t come with those back in 1939. There’s nothing that’s original about this street, I’m not saying they’re not nice houses, but there’s no character and they’re boring. People want to improve them,” said Santacatterina. “No-one’s going to be stupid enough to do something to their house that’s
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going to degrade the appearance of the house or the neighbourhood, because it’s going to take your house value down too.”
an application to Council for any development and it will be assessed against the requirements (assessment benchmarks) within the CairnsPlan 2016.”
Clive and Jan Quinn said they were prevented from putting better cyclone-resistant windows into their house. “We wanted to put in sliding windows for cyclones, we were told ‘no’. We were trying to hold all those placement windows closed during Larry.”
The statement added: “The requirements within the CairnsPlan 2016 for Neighbourhood character do not prevent residents from extending, renovating or improving their homes. However, the area has been identified as having character value due the age, architecture and consistency of built form in the streetscape.
Cairns Regional Council said it wrote to the residents to make submissions about the covenant changes in early November, giving a January 31 deadline. But the homeowners said none of them received a letter and only found out about the covenant changes about two weeks ago. In a statement, Council’s planning department said: “A person may make
“The purpose of the Neighbourhood character overlay code is to ensure that any development including extensions, renovations or improvements to existing dwellings in this area are designed to be consistent with and sympathetic to the character of the area and not detract from the character of the area.”
Some residents want to do renovations and improvements such as raising the height of their carport roofs to fit in their vehicles, but have not been allowed to by Council. Others can not even put up an awning for shelter at the front of their properties, or a small fence. They’re concerned the tight restrictions will affect liveability and salability. “None of us are young so conceivably we’ll have to do alterations to our homes to make them more liveable for us,” a homeowner, Di Santacatterina told the Wet Tropic Times. “Since this has come up, and I’ve been talking to people, I’ve had three people who’ve said to me, I wouldn’t have bought a house here if I’d known this was on it.” Tony Lanzi, whose house is on the north side of Eastwood Street, said he sympathises with his neighbours across the road who aren’t allowed to erect any new sheltered areas at the front. “They can’t put a carport up, they can’t change their front stairs, they’ve got to get out in the pouring rain, walk to the front of the door and get drowned like rats to get into their house.”
Part of the Council covenant listing tight restrictions
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2021 Cassowary Coast Australia Day Award winners
A WOMAN who devoted herself to many community events and committees and is always ready to ‘roll up her sleeves’ to help her community, a young woman known for
her cultural and sporting achievements and a sunflower message that told the world ‘G’day’ and went viral are some of the achievers recognised in the Australia Day Awards
for 2021. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said on Australia Day we reflect, respect and celebrate and what better way to cele-
brate the day with a celebration of the region's high achievers. “The calibre of nominations for the 2021 Cassowary Coast Australia Day Awards had been out-
Award recipients at the Cassowary Coast Australia Day award ceremony
1st is Fred James, Co Winner of Community Event of the Year for his sunflowers with Debra Lars from Mission Beach.
Shane Greenwood from the Tully Support Centre received an award for Excellence and Innovation
standing. There has been a high standard of nominations across all award categories.” “We have had a tough year with the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has not stopped the people of our community stepping up to the plate and demonstrating that stereotypical Australian spirit. “Our local awards are important as they provide us the chance to acknowledge and thank all the locals who go above and beyond. Award winners • Citizen of the YearTruus Biddlecombe • Young Citizen of the Year: Lori Edgerton • Lifetime Contribution Award: Alfred MacDonald • Lifetime Contribution Award: James Boyd • Lifetime Contribution Award: David Ryan • Lifetime Contribution Award: Connie Symons • Lifetime Contribution Award: John Beare
• Lifetime Contribution Award: Leila Porter • Lifetime Contribution Award: Estelle Kopp • Lifetime Contribution Award: Noelene Byrne • Community Event of the Year: Sunflower G’day from Oz- Frederick James • Community Event of the Year: From War Horse to Plough Horse (100th Anniversary of WW1 Settlement of El Arish) - El Arish Diggers Museum Committee • Service to Sport Award: Michelle Lloyd • Young Sports Person Award: Michael Lindsay • Cultural Award: Marie Carman • Young Sustainable Environment Award: Tully State High School • Achievement Award: Melissa La Spina • Achievement Award: Sullivans Trail Volunteer Group • Excellence and Innovation Award: Shane Greenwood
Truus Biddlecombe was awarded Citizen of the Year 2021
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2021 Hinchinbrook Shire Australia Day Award Winners
HINCHINBROOK Shire Council would like to congratulate the Hinchinbrook Shire Australia Day Award Winners for 2021 and thank everyone who contributed to the success of the event. “All nominees and winners have made an outstanding contribution to the community through sports, culture and service and I offer my congratulations to the winners.” said Mayor Ramon Jayo. Australia Day Award winners are as follows: Congratulations to our 2021 Australia Day Award winners as follows: Junior Sports Award Alissa Carey – Nominated for her sporting achievements in a range of sports. Alissa is 2020 Ingham State High School Sportswoman of the Year. She is also Ingham State High School’s Netball and Athlete of the Year and Interschool Age Champion for swimming, Interhouse Age Champion for athletics and cross country. Alissa is captain of the Under 16 Magnetic North Steelcats and co-captain of the Under 19 Northern netball team. She also coaches, referees and mentors younger players in a range of sports. Senior Sports Award Jodie-Mae Lino – Nominated for her contributions to the community as President of the Herbert River Crushers Junior Rugby League. Jodie was instrumental in getting Junior Rugby League running this year with COVID as a major barrier. Jodie was also the driving force behind the very successful League Tag for juniors which saw 130 boys and girls register for the competition. She is the Canteen Convenor for the Herbert River Junior Crushers, League Tag and Touch Seniors and was heavily involved in arranging the Dean Schifilliti U8s Shield,
which unfortunately could not take place in 2020 due to COVID. Junior Cultural Award Not awarded as no nominations were received in this category. Senior Cultural Award Gladys Mann – Nominated for her contributions to the community through volunteering her time as a member of Herbert Valley Voices and Sing Australia since their inception. She also performs at various Carol’s by Candlelight events and the Australian-Italian Festival. Gladys also submitted many landscape paintings in the local Gallery and assisted in the painting of the mural at Forrest Beach. She ran the ‘Healthy Living’ group, providing gentle exercise, health education and a social outlet for its members and taught belly dancing for over 20 years. Ian Merritt – Nominated for his active involvement with Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook, Ingham Maraka Festival Committee, Pony Club, Polocrosse and Hinchinbrook Men’s Shed. Ian has been involved with some of these organisations for more than 20 years and during this time has held many executive positions, including President. Ian runs the Rotary Club’s Battery Collection Project with money raised going to Ingham Disability Support Group. He also volunteers for Meals on Wheels. Community Event of the Year Award PCYC Emergency Services Cadets Unit – Nominated for the coordination and operation of the Emergency Services Cadets Unit supporting youth from 12 to 18 years of age in participating in regular training activities. Successfully maintaining 16 cadets throughout the year, working around COVID restrictions
Shire Citizen Winner Peter Reitano and Nominees
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and introducing online training and activities including first aid and radio operations. Beryl Prior Memorial – Service to the Community Award Judy George – For her volunteer contributions to the community particularly through her involvement with the Leukaemia Foundation Ingham Branch and QCWA Halifax Branch. Judy is a Life Member of the Leukaemia Foundation and has held the role of Treasurer since joining in 1995. She has also been a member of QCWA for 36 years and held the role of Treasurer for the majority of this time. Judy continues to help with fundraising, selling of raffle tickets and assists with weekly bingos. Shire Young Citizen Award Veronica Lawlor – Nominated for her contributions to the Ingham State High School and wider community. Veronica was an active member of the school well being team in 2020, working tirelessly with the school nurse and other support
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staff in her enthusiasm to help others. She was awarded the Year 12 Citizenship Award last year at Ingham State High School and is always willing to volunteer to help anyone who needs it. Shire Citizen Award Peter Reitano – Nominated for his contributions to the community through his involvement in numerous volunteer groups for many years. Some of these groups include Rotary Club of Hinchinbrook, Maraka Festival Committee, Herbert River Crushers, Ingham Theatre Group, Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce, Hinchinbrook Australia Day Committee and past member of Junior Chamber International. Peter has held executive positions on almost all of these committees and is always offering his assistance. He is passionate about his community and his volunteering, lobbying and participation illustrate his devotion to making the Shire a better place.
Beryl Prior Memorial – Service to the Community Award - Judy George
Young Citizen Winner Veronica Lawlor
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So, on Australia day I say protect our nation, Protect OUR Nation. Provide protection for our industries, create new industries with Govt contracts, for motorcars, export gas and oil. There's no doubt our country has the means to supply all our diesel and petrol requirements, and yet we only supply three per cent. We must fight the fight to meet our own needs in the same manner as other strong nations, including the Europeans and Americans.
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Common sense is the solution, not a final resort SARI HYYTINEN
IT IS exciting to have our popularity continuing to grow. We are continuing onwards and upwards. I had heard of the significant decline of the competitive papers in the region and as their numbers declined, ours increased. I must admit that I am proud to say that we are half the way to the final numbers that our competitors had at the end of their production. This is from both areas, and we are still growing. I hear that crazy conspiracy theories become prevalent in areas where there is not a voice to address the concerns. I am happy to say that our journalists put a lot of effort into ensuring that we have a balanced approach to our investigative journalism. They ensure that they are getting both sides of a story. This can cause a group to feel upset when it is not how they feel about a topic, but it is important in a democratic society that we hear from both sides. When conveying information, a publication may not agree on a personal level, but their bias should not be so obvious that it is divisive instead of inclusive. Good journalists state the facts without hyperbole, and good journalists are increasingly hard to find amongst modern mainstream media organisations and publications. We are seeing a lot of divisiveness that needs to stop. We are not left or right wing. We are community, we are family. You are brothers from another mother or sisters from another mister. Let us approach the problems we need to solve together with this approach in mind. We are finding solutions for all of us, not just some of us. Stepping outside of ourselves and looking at something from a different or neutral perspective can help us develop pragmatic solutions, not emotional reactions. We need a more intelligent approach to find the best outcome for all.
‘Invasion Day’: have we learnt the lessons of the late 1700s? THIS was an empty land, there were 300,000 people living on a landmass the size of Europe. The First Australians that lived here in 1770 had little ability to defend themselves. Today, if you can’t see that cheap Chinese products cover most of our retail sector – case in point, they own and control nearly 60 per cent of our electricity supply in Australia - then you must be mad. The notorious Drew Pavlou case with the University of Queensland clearly shows they’re in control of numerous institutions in this country. And that is exactly what happened to the First Australians in the late 1700s. The ABC, as our Australian owned media outlet, is tapping into a message of division, and in so doing - aiding and abetting those wanting to divide and conquer. Instead of fighting amongst ourselves as we did in the late 1700s, we Australians should stand together. Let us learn from our mistakes, and I think of all the people that should be pointing this out are those of us who identify as First Australians. Pointing out to the children of the colonists that we must make sure we don’t make the same mistake, and we must act now because the sad reality is, we are already
David James Ryan DAVID has worked tirelessly for our community for 20plus years. David is a long-time secretary and welfare officer of Tully RSL Subbranch. He will assist anyone in need regardless of them being ex-service men or not. David’s work includes making sure our elderly citizens attend their medical appointments and confirm that they have transport available. David is a Vietnam Veteran having served as a conscript. David’s RSL du-
In an age where drones and missiles provide a defensive wall for an island nation, we have become vulnerable and have no defensive wall. A very accurate analogy of our situation is when we sent the 39th battalion up to Kokoda to prevent the invasion of Australia with one machine gun - well history is repeating itself. Winston Churchill’s great quote when Hitler invaded Russia, ‘Those who cannot learn from history are doomed to suffer again the same historical fate’. God bless, Bob Katter MP Federal Member for Kennedy
‘Not in my backyard’ IT occurs to me if I was to set up a new business, I would first look for local support, just makes getting the business viable so much easier. When the local council offer their support in six out of seven divisions for a proposal, there is little or no sense setting up in the one where the welcome mat is conspicuous by its absence. Of course one does wonder how the representative councillors would have voted if the project was muted for their area or whether it was a vote predicated on ‘not in my backyard’. We are all well aware what has happened to the last project receiving ‘overwhelming support’ from the CCRC. Perhaps this may be another doomed to not take off. Brian Bywater South Mission Beach. ties included playing a major role in the erection of a memorial cenotaph at Wongaling Beach. His co-organising of Anzac Day and other memorial services goes back many years. David has been a legatee for 34 years. He is currently treasurer of FNQ Legacy. David is also the QLD Representative of “Quilts for Valour”. This organisation recognises and honours men and women who have been to war as well as their family members. David assists at Mission Beach School and at the Mission Beach Information Centre.
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Parents’ group at Tully Support Centre EACH week on Tuesdays, a weekly group providing a social connection for all people in caring roles within our community, meets at the Tully Support Centre. The Parent’s group ‘Explore, Develop, Grow’ (EDG) meets on Tuesdays from 9:30am–11:00am in the TSC Community Development Room. The group links participants with information and services through regular topics and a participant driven approach to information provision. The TSC provides free morning tea, snacks, tea and coffee. There are also toys, art craft available, and regular activities based on group feedback. Over the past 12 months EDG activities have included: Indoor activities including, playdough, reading, memory match, blocks, colour-ins, shapes and numbers, toys, Healthy cooking and parenting workshops; and outdoor activities including playground, chalk, bubbles, water play, games and painting. EDG is a semi-structured group, encouraging input from participants into
the activities and information provided by the group. The goal of EDG is to provide planned and purposeful activities, encouraging child centred engagement, role modelling appropriate parent/child interaction, supporting parents to set boundaries, and to supporting child cognitive development. If you would like more information about EDG please contact Maxine on 4068 1004 or just come along on Tuesdays from 9:30am–11:00am. The TSC is funded by the Queensland Government and services communities throughout the Cassowary Coast. We are located at 54 Bryant Street in Tully. Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm, and Wednesday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm. To register your interest or more info about groups and other services please call 4068 1004, check the Tully Support Centre online at www.tullysupportcentre.com.au or follow us on Facebook: ‘Tully Support Centre Inc’.
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Flying Fox Management Update DUE to increased Flying Fox activity in recent weeks and attempts to establish a new camp adjacent to Berwick Street, Council will be escalating the current maintenance works program of dispersal activities commencing Wednesday 27 January 2021, weather permitting. The program will focus on the Berwick Street area and will be conducted from as early as 4.30am, It will involve the use of additional techniques that may cause some disruption to residents and members of the public in the area. Residents are asked to ensure that they secure all pets during the operation times. Council thanks residents for their continued support and assistance throughout the past 12 months and into the future as all efforts are made to disperse the flying foxes in accordance with the Code of Practice. Mayor Jayo has said, “Council staff commence work at 4.30am and we understand that the noise may cause some temporary inconvenience however, this is far better than allowing the group to return. We ask that you please
Throughout the course of the project Council and ground staff would appreciate that members of the public and local residents do not interfere with the works being undertaken. Private landowners are reminded that if flying foxes land in your trees, you are allowed to dissuade them from staying, by use of non-destructive disturbance techniques including smoke, water sprinklers, visual deterrents such as imitation predators and bright lights and noise from various commercial or improvised products. Please do not attempt to touch a bat with bare hands as we do not want you scratched or bitten. For further information on what you can and can not do with flying foxes, please visit the Department of Environment and Science website at www.des. qld.gov.au. For further information, please contact the Office of the Mayor and CEO on 4776 4600.
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Cassowary Coast Australia day Pool Parties CLARE WATSON THE SUN was well and truly out for Australia Day 2021, which was celebrated by communities at pool parties up and down the Cassowary Coast through a
Council initiative on Tuesday, January 26. This year the council worked with pool owners and held pool parties for the whole family in many different locations. In a statement before the day, Councillor
Mark Nolan said, “Council has partnered with local community groups to throw Australia Day pool parties. The pool parties will be held at Innisfail, Mission Beach, Tully and Cardwell. The pools will offer free entry, entertainment and prize giveaways.” “Community and mateship is the foundation on which this country was built, and I encourage all Cassowary Coast residents to come together to celebrate and reflect on the resilience of our community over the last year and the spirit of helping, giving and supporting that defines us as Australians,” Councillor Nolan said.
Friday, January 29, 2021 also did a dance and ceremony with the Didgeridoo. The 2021 Australia Day Pool Party Activities in the Cassowary Coast were aided by the National Australia Day Council. “The day went fantastic. Everyone had great comments. Obviously, the weather out there is beautiful, and we’ve got the water holes and falls. We’re really happy with the turnout today, and everyone that’s been here has said just how amazing it was, so a big success,” Sheahan said.
The initiative was a great success, with families packing out the pools in all four locations. The pool parties were held at Innisfail Memorial Baths from 10am to 2pm, Mission Beach Aquatic Centre from 10am to 4pm, Tully Pool Facility from 10am to 2pm, and the Cardwell Pool Facility from 10am to 4pm. The seaside town of Cardwell had an impressive 150 people attend their pool party. The public pool was packed with floaties for the kids to play with, and a massive blow up water slide. “We had heaps of blowups,” Lifeguard Kathy Sheahan said. Music blared and children yelled with happiness in their celebrations of the Nation-wide holiday. “People had a really good day.”
The giant blow-up water slide was definitely a highlight for the kids at the Cardwell Pool.
The Cardwell community events committee helped out by organizing and cooking for the barbeque, and the Cardwell Lions Club brought doughnuts to the festivities. The local Girramay tribe
From left to right: Emma, Haylie, and Holly enjoying the Cardwell Pool.
Australia Day Brekkie at Flying Fish Point Cafe
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Alf and Jan Strano celebrate 50 golden years of marriage MARIA GIRGENTI LONG term Innisfail residents, Alf and Jan Strano (nee Walker) from Kurrimine Beach recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise trip away with family to Palm Cove where they enjoyed dinner at Vivo’s then visited Kuranda and Tablelands playing tourists for the day.
no while Jan was born on August 26, 1952 to parents Norma and Edgar Walker. Before their marriage, Jan worked as a typist at the Tourist Bureau and Tropical Trials Army Unit at Cowley Beach. Alf and Jan met at a Rural Youth Ball in Mareeba in 1968 and on January 9, 1971 were married at Saint Monica's Cathedral in Cairns by Fr Hernon fol-
Alf was born in Innisfail on December 1, 1947 to parents Rose and Mario Stra-
Well-known local couple Alf and Jan Strano celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on January 9, 2021
Alf and Jan Strano made a handsome couple as they cut their wedding cake 50 years ago on January 9, 1971
Lori Edgerton Lori’s excellence is broad and includes her pursuit of cultural and sporting interests alongside her academic focus. Lori was a member of the college concert bad, and dedicated months of after-school and weekend rehearsals to school musicals. Lori is an outstanding sportswoman especially excelling in netball and touch football and is also a dedicated Surf Life Saving volunteer where she has been a reliable and energetic senior mentor to junior members of Etty Bay Surf Life Saving Club. Staff and students alike recognize in Lori her great leadership strengths, having elected her to the role of Innisfail State College Captain in Year 12, and President of the Student Council. Loris is extremely passionate about the environment and sustainability which motivated
her to implement a recycling initiative during her year as Student Council President. Her oratory skills are outstanding as evidenced by her victory in the Lions Youth of the Year public speaking competition in addition to being announced the overall winner for the Innisfail District in 2020. Lori has been awarded both a Merit Certificate (for consistently excellent effort and behavior grades) and an Academic Excellence medal (for consistently excellent academic achievement) every year of her six years of college enrolment. Lori accepted an early University offer in 2020 after winning a Leadership Scholarship at Bond University on the Gold Coast where she has commenced her Bachelor of Global Studies (Sustainability).
lowed by their reception held at House on the Hill which was attended by 170 guests. After they were married the couple lived in a canecutter's barracks on the Strano family cane farm in Cowley for six years. Before they bought their farm Alf bought a backhoe, the first one in the area, and was contracted by the local Council and main roads where he worked for many years to save for his dream of buying his own farm. While living in Cowley, they eventually bought a cane farm at Kurrimine Beach where they built their family home and have lived in since 1977. Jan raised their three children and helped on the farm and for more than 30 years has been a School Officer at St John's Catholic School Silkwood with varied roles including administration, small group intervention and is now mainly working with Prep/Year 1 students. The couple were blessed with a son Michael and two daughters, Lisa and Leanne. Alf who is a third-generation cane farmer also grows small crops including cucumbers, watermelons and passionfruit. He still enjoys farming to this day, is well respected in the industry and embraces new ideas, as well as tackling technological and environmental issues. He has seen many changes over the years especially the differences in farm-
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ing practices from cutting by hand to mechanical and advances in technology. The pair have a strong community involvement as Jan has been a member of St John's School P&F Association for over 10 years, including the role of President as well as an active member of St John's School Silkwood Parish for more than 40 years assisting with the faith community. Alf has been a Director in the Canegrowers Association for more than 10 years and still holds a position on the local cane productivity board. He is best known for his involvement with Feast of the Three Saints committee for more than 40 years where for close to 30 years he has held executive roles from Treasurer to President. For the past six years he has been the President of the committee which brings faith and culture alive in the small township of Silkwood and wider communities. Jan enjoys yoga, reading and gardening, especially flowers and orchids, while Alf is an active member at Silkwood Clay Target Club and loves tending to his vegetable garden. The couple have had many highlights in their long marriage including the births of their three children and five grandchildren. Their philosophy in life is "to work hard, have a good sense of humour, be resilient and adaptable to change, and they believe the key to a successful and harmonious marriage is having similar values, faith, commitment and being able to work through life's highs and lows." "Both of us value our faith, our family and life on the farm."
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Hinchinbrook Flood Height Comparison Chart
If you need assistance in finding these pages, please contact Council’s Disaster Management Officer on 4776 4746, who will gladly assist. For people who do not have a smartphone or access to digital data, this information may be obtained by phoning 1300 659 210.
involve the local community groups at each location. The proposed dates are August 7 or 14, 2021, with the event being undertaken over Friday night, Saturday, Saturday night and Sunday.
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Brian James, who catches snakes across the Babinda and nearby areas almost daily, went to Cairns on Tuesday, January 26 for the Australia Day awards. He didn’t win one this time, but has thanked the community for nominating him. “While I didn’t win, it is still an honour to be nominated,” he posted on Babinda News and Views. “Whoever nominated me I thank you sincerely. Nothing will change, I will still do what I love, 24/7 and free of charge. In fact I just got home in time to go and do a snake removal at Waughs Pocket. Thank You everyone, Cheers Brian.”
RATES notices for the second half of the year have been issued. Those ratepayers that have opted to go paperless will have received their notice via email and Australia Post will deliver paper copies shortly. Council will again be drawing the Half Yearly Rates Prize of $2,000 to be spent in up to five (5) local businesses. To be in the draw, all you have to do is pay your rates by the due date of March 31, 2021. Council encourages anyone experiencing financial hardship to contact the Rates office immediately to seek information on available assistance programs. Ramon Jayo Mayor
IT IS important that we remain vigilant and well prepared for any threat that may arise. Ex Tropical Cyclone Kimi was a good example of just how quickly adverse weather systems can develop. I have been approached by many people recently, concerning the use of Ingham Pump Station river height gauges as official flood warning readings rather than the traditional reliance on Gairloch. The flood warning reading was changed from Gairloch to Ingham Pump Station in 2014 to ensure timely and accurate reading for the residents of the Hinchinbrook Shire to prepare for a flooding event. Historically the Gairloch meter was used as the official warning location as it was the nearest accessible manual flood alert station prior to the establishment of an automated network of flood alert stations approximately 20 years ago. The construction of levees in the Lower Herbert over many years was proven to impact on the accuracy and sensitivity of the Gairloch gauge to the extent that Gairloch no longer was deemed an accurate prediction level to allow enough lead time for residents to prepare.
Cassowary Coast Major performance cars event moves 27 January 2021 to Innisfail this year
Local snake catcher thanks community for nomination
Community Education session on Healthy/ Unhealthy Relationships QUEENSLAND Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service Townsville is presenting a community education session on Healthy/Unhealthy Relationships at Tully Support Centre, 45 Bryant Street on Monday, February 1 from 10.30am11.30am. There will be a solicitor available for enquiries and a free morning tea and goodies bag provided for attendees. QIFVLS is a not-for-profit legal service that provides free culturally appropriate support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Friday, January 29, 2021 Islander peoples and communities suffering from the direct and indirect effects of family violence and sexual assault. For those wishing to attend, please RSVP by January 28 to Maxine Britton on 4068 1004 or via email: maxine@tullysupportcentre.com.au.
Innisfail & District Netball Association to host Sign On Days INNISFAIL & District Netball Association are holding three Sign On Days on February 2, 9 and 16 from 5.00 - 6.30pm at Bessie Spiller Courts Innisfail. Completed team packs and registrations need to be finalised by February 16. Junior registration fees are $170 while Seniors are $210. The Net programs will run for one term and are $100. The Net Set Go program for two terms is $150. Round 4 of FairPlay Vouchers are now open for children aged 5 - 17 years and closes March 17 or earlier if all vouchers are allocated. To see if you meet the eligibility requirements and to apply for a $150 voucher, please visit the link: https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/ sports/funding/fairplay/apply. Season fixtures get underway on February 23. All Under 13s and 17s Innisfail players are invited to nominate for the Marlin Coast Kenfrost Regional League with the first round to be played on February 28 at Cairns Netball Courts. Please contact Leisa Spinella on 0436 477 974 for further information and to nominate.
The Ingham Pump Station was CASSOWARY Coast Regional councildeemed a better site for timely and ac- lors have unanimously voted in favour curate predictions of flood effects in the of a major performance car event at the MAYOR’S MESSAGE town as the river is largely contained Innisfail Aerodrome in August this year. within the banks of the river until the To be known as the Cassowary Coast commencement of significant flooding. Autofest Performance Car Festival, the There is much more sensitivity to chang- event is expected to attract thousands of will deliver paper copies warning system reasonI many people did participants es in gauge height used at this location. en- spectators, and others and shortly. by Emergency Services this was they courage residents to use Council’s floodbecause will likely result in a boost to the local to send voice messages did not recognise the height comparison tonumber see what Council will againHeld be 444 444.of more economy than $1-million. to landlines and charts text – 0444 drawing the Half Yearly levels will affect and the action they in Ingham in previous messages to them mobile years, the 2021 So, for the future, if Rate Prize of $2,000 to phones a definedyou are need to within take. However, stillscreen able Innisfail Autofest event will run back-toyour comes up be spent in up to five (5) area about actual or to access Gairloch river heights 0444 444 444, do two local withthrough To be back with other businesses. prominent events likely emergencies. not disregard, in in the draw, the all you the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) ‘River heldanswer in the region August, Redhave Bull or Disasopen it as the to do is pay your rates The Local and Hinchinbrook Rainfall’ data or via Council’s Defiance adventure race and the Targa Emergency Services is by the due date of 31 Disaster Management ter Dashboard river sent heights display. Adrally car competition. trying to get aGBR message March 2021.Pease Park Group (HLDMG) to you. to may be set up for camping if accommoditionally, BOM are accustomed out an theemergency Council encourages alert regarding major providing a short narrative on the floodHalf dation is fully booked and Council anyoneout, experiencing $2,000 Yearly flooding during the 2018 warnings Unfortunately, issued periodically Rate throughout event tohardship the tune of financial to Innisfail will host the first Cassowary Coast Autofest Performance Car Festival in Prize will sponsor the event. contact the Rates office duration number of an event. instance, $10,000, also backing a street parade August athe significant of For Rate notices for the immediately to seek people in ourWarning community the Flood for Herbert Riverhalfthrough Innisfail. The eventonhighlights second of the information available did not receive the Catchment issued Tuesday, January 12, been year have issued. Performance Australia’s Car scene with assistance programs. message as they were Those Riv- ratepayers 2021 at 5.00pm “The Herbert Autofest Performance Car Festivals being not aware of thestated system that have opted to go er atdisregarded Gairloch is the currently 9.59m and will and call at paperless one ofhave the largest festivals of its type in or text with believing same steady minor flooding. The Herbert country received theirthe notice via and one of the few remainto be nuisance callers Mayor car festivals that email and Australia Postperformance River at Gairloch is expected to.....” ing street or marketers. The
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The recent heavy rains have seen flooding through Paronella Park and created a stunning spectacle with Mena Creek Falls full and roaring which has been a treat for visitors to the award-winning tourist attraction. Photo: Maria Girgenti
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Local author Matilda Bishop launches her fourth novel MARIA GIRGENTI LOCAL author and illustrator Matilda Bishop has launched her newest novel ‘Are You Kidding Me?’, and due to COVID-19 restrictions held a virtual reading at the 25th anniversary of the Mareeba Heritage Museum and Visitor Information Centre late last year. Bishop, who is now based in Cairns said her fourth novel follows a group of farm animals including four mischievous goats and one very confused cow as they wreak havoc on the town of Mareeba in the year 1925. The A5-sized novel was commissioned in honour of the Mareeba Heritage Centre’s 25th anniversary and adults and children alike can fuel their wild sides by joining the goats in trashing old Queenslander homes, devouring school lunches and stealing award winning cakes from bakeries. "During the 1920s, Mareeba was home to a large population of goats, and they had a habit of getting into a lot of trouble around the town,” explained Bishop. "In Are You Kidding Me, there is a scene where the farm animals are found sitting in the front rows of a courtroom hearing which is based on true events due to the courthouse doors being left open."
Matilda Bishop from Mena Creek has recently released her fourth novel ‘Are You Kidding Me?’ available for sale locally and online
Bishop aged 21 was born and raised in Mena Creek and began her career as an author and illustrator at the age of 14, when she published her first novel, The Parrot Party at Paronella Park, for the award-winning tourist attraction at Mena Creek, followed by SQUAWK! Take the Skywalk! (Mamu Tropical Skywalk) and The
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Cairns Aquarium Adventure. These three novels are available to purchase at these tourist attractions and via Matilda Bishop’s website. Bishop says she is currently working on a commissioned educational resource, due to be released soon. She said: “For as long as I can remember, I have been drawing, writing and daydreaming ideas for stories. My artistic brain stemmed from growing up in a family where imagination was encouraged, and we would spend weekends, afternoons and holidays hidden away in our art room experimenting with acrylic paints and hot glue guns." "I inspire to write, illustrate and publish more books and hope to make it a career. I particularly love bringing the personalities of animals into my books especially those of Far North Queensland." "My family has been a huge inspiration during my childhood as they were always very supportive of my artwork and taught me, I am capable for achieving great things. The amazing Australian author Graeme Base has been my other inspiration as his books Animalia, The Waterhole and The Sign of the Seahorse taught me that animals can have personality traits just like humans." Bishop works at Cairns Aquarium and is also a freelance designer with a passion for the conservation of natural habitats. She has a deep love for wildlife across the world, and is also currently studying a Diploma in Digital Media. Copies of her latest book are available for purchase at Mareeba Heritage Museum & Visitor Information Centre, via her website www.marobishop.com, and also at Larsen's NewsXpress Newsagency in Innisfail and via Marobi Facebook page. Her two books Are You Kidding Me? and The Cairns Aquarium Adventure are now available for readers to borrow at Innisfail Library.
Tully comes together to build room for Eli CLARE WATSON THE TULLY community pulled together under the direction of the Tully-Tyson Masonic Lodge to build a room for well-known local Eli Waddell, through November and December last year. “It is over and above what I expected to happen,” Eli’s mother Linda Waddell said. An area in their home that was previously a patio was closed in to create a special room for Eli to use. Although the new space still needs some electrical work, Eli has already been putting it to good use for his art, hangout space, and office. “This community has always supported Eli” Linda said. Eli is 24 years old and has a few
disabilities, including Down Syndrome, ADHD, and Autism, however as Tully locals know, he doesn’t let anything stop him from getting out and doing good in the community. He volunteers to do the mail run, works at Tyson Hotel, and fundraises. Now, the community has gone over and above to continue to support him. “Tully has such a wonderful community spirit, it’s amazing,” Linda said. Eli receives support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and they go out into the community to work and play. On rainy days, or when work is finished early, they have nowhere to go but it’s not time to go home yet. Eli needed a room to hang out in which provides him with some separation from home whilst
being at home. Thanks to the generous community, that’s now a reality. “It’s a space where they can support Eli, that allows separation within the family home.”.
Eli’s favorite part of the building of the room was the day when they poured the concrete slab.
● Damien, Mission Solar & Electrical Helped cover costs of electrical cables ● Steve, concreter
The project came about when a friend of Linda’s got in touch with their brother in England about Eli’s situation. The brother got in touch with Alf Macdonald from the Tully-Tyson Masonic Lodge to see if there was anything the Tully Freemasons could do to help. “Alf did an amazing job to pull it all together in the time he did,” Linda said.
The following people and organizations donated to the project: ● Qld Steel supplied the floor mesh
The project began in mid-November and was finished by the end of December, despite it being the busiest period of the year for most businesses.
● Hansons supplied the concrete ● Apex Glass & Aluminum supplied the window ● Mitre 10 top & bottom shops supplied the timber, sheeting, paint & all other bits & pieces ● Betta Electrical & Lions Club supplied the air-con ● Michael Dean, Houdini Airconditioning and Electrical supplied cabling, did the electrical work, and installed the air-con
● Phill, builder & form 15 ● Mike, builder ● 4 fit bin boys, wheeled the concrete from street to job site ● Linda & Lilly, supplied morning tea & lunch “We really appreciate what all of these people have done in the creation of this room,” Linda said. On Saturday January 15 at 3pm the Masonic Lodge held an afternoon tea in celebration of the completed project. Eli presented Alf with an artwork as a thankyou present for his hard work in the organization and building of the room.
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Max and Di Chalmers of Innisfail celebrated Australia Day in a big way with flags and hosted a special annual brunch at their home where friends and invited guests enjoyed a selection of fruits, an Aussie food feast followed by dessert which included traditional pavlova, bread and butter pudding and ice-cream. They have continued the tradition and hosted the annual brunch at their Innisfail home for 20 years.
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Egg & Spoon Race
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Tug Of War
Thong Throwing competition
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Applicants must have the following: • Experience in tractor and/or dozer operation • Commitment to workplace health and safety • Willing to work in various locations across North Queensland • Willing to be trained in different earthmoving types These may be full-time permanent positions for the right candidates. Above Award conditions.
Applications close on Wednesday, 3 February, 2021 at 10:00am Apply via Council’s website: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/positions-vacant James Gott, Chief Executive Officer
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ICHAEL and I hope everyone had a great Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. I find it hard to believe that it is nearly February already. How time quickly gets away from us. We have started our year with a bang with heaps of new shelving in the shed bringing everything off the ground and it looks great. Thanks Michael for doing it in the week before Christmas, and the hottest week of the year. But I must admit it is a 100 per cent better and worth the sweat and tears. Another public day has come and gone as well, Australia Day on Tuesday. I hope everyone celebrated with a great Aussie spirit, like most of us mowing the lawn after the huge down pouring of rain and a few quiet drinks and a snag on the barby. How many people know the Floral Emblem of Australia? It is the Acacia Pycnentha Benth aka Golden Wattle. When in flower the Golden Wattle displays the national colours of green and gold (Aussie Aussie Aussie). This is a symbol of unity to all Australians. The Golden Wattle is clearly suited to withstand Australia’s drought, wind and bushfires. The resilience of wattles represents the spirit of the Australian people. Indigenous peoples of Australia soaked the gum
of the trees in water and honey to produce a sweet toffee like substance. The tannin from the bark was known for its antiseptic properties. Now a little bit about our Foral Emblem and our history. When we were known as the Cardwell Shire Council (some time ago now) the Floral Emblem was the Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius) The Illawarra Flame Tree is in the family of Malvaceae and is native to Australia. It is a large tree, around 15 metres high and is deciduous (loses all its leaves when flowering). This happens around December-January. It can take about 8-10 years to flower but is definitely worth the wait. The Illawarra Flame tree has a beautiful pyramid shape and maple looking leaves, the flowers are red to scarlet. The flowers appear differently when viewed. They look bell shaped when viewed by the side and star shaped when viewed end-on. It has a deep root system which is ideal for growing as a street or ornamental tree, but it can be messy when it loses all its leaves. You can propagate by either by seeds, cuttings or grafting. The inner bark of the Flame Tree was used by Aboriginal Australians for making string, fishing nets and traps, and it was also a food source. The large seeds are rich in protein and taste like raw peanuts, cooked before eaten to ensure that all the irritating hairs were burnt off. But with the amalgamation of the Cardwell Shire Council and the Johnstone Shire Council on March 15, 2008 (says Google) to form the Cassowary Coast Regional Council the Floral Emblem was changed to the Golden Penda (Xanthostemon Chrysanthus). The Golden Penda is also a large street and ornamental tree exceeding 10 metres with a canopy of 5 metres, but is an evergreen tree (keeps all its leaves).
with Lisa and Michael Godfrey
Here is the list of all of Australian’s Territories and States Floral Emblems: • Commonwealth of Australia – Golden Wattle – Acacia Pycnantha • Australian Capital Territory – Royal Bluebell Wahlenbergia Gloriosa • New South Wales – New South Wales Waratah – Telopea Speciosissima • Northern Territory – Sturt’s Desert Rose – Gossyplum Sturtianum • Queensland – Cooktown Orchid – Vappodes Phalaenopsis • South Australia – Sturt’s Desert Pea – Swainsona Formosa • Tasmania – Tasmanian Blue Gum – Eucalyptus Globulus • Victoria – Pink (Common) Heath – Epacris Impressa • Western Australia – Red and Green Kangaroo Paw – Anigozanthos Manglesii. The above Floral Emblems are from Australian States and Territories but each town has their own Floral Emblems such as Brisbane is Red Poinsetta, Townsville is Poicianna and so on. Now we have to try and get organised for Valentine’s Day on February 14, 2021. We will have orchids in stock and gift vouchers will be available with no limit. New in stock are venus fly traps, climbing pitcher plants, and heaps of air plants (Tillandsia). New succulents and cactus are arriving and seedlings are slowly being topped up. So until next time, happy gardening and stay cool.
It belongs to the family Myrtaceae. It is fast growing and prefers full sun to promote mass flowering. The flowers are yellow which attracts honey eaters and the Golden Penda can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. The Golden Penda was also the theme plant for Expo 88 which was held in Brisbane.
Illawarra Flame Tree (Brachychiton Acerifolius)
Both trees are magnificent in their own right and naturally occur in rainforests from Cape York to Ingham.
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3 1 3 land area 1.16 hectares This is a property that needs to be inspected to appreciate its true beauty and picturesque setting. There is a cosy cement rendered home with 3 bedrooms plus office and a large family room which part of it could be converted into a 4th bedroom and to add to its charming appeal there is a slate flooring in the living area. This 1.16 Hectare oasis also boasts 3 outbuildings comprising of a masonry block studio, a workshop and an undercover shelter for more vehicles/boat or for entertainment. There is a water supply choice of town water or a bore and water-tank. What makes this property more amazing and very appealing to own is its immediate surroundings of an enchanting rainforest setting offering complete privacy and serenty, but still close by to schools and amenities and the only risk is that you could fall in love with this piece of utopia at first sight!!! Especially at this price $289,000 List #1300 http://aarealty.net/property/1300/
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4 3 6 land area 19.86 hectares Gorgeous rural property with beautiful rainforest and valley views. Two creeks form a boundary which will provide good water and is an attractive natural asset.The fertile soils would convert to a wide range of farming and / or grazing pursuits. Presently the land is being used for grazing and there is a small orchard also.The 32 x 18 metre steel framed shed has a 32 x 6 metre skillion attached. The shed also has a 6 x 6 metre room. There is a camp kitchen, shower and toilet within the shed.There is a lovely lowset masonry block home complete with air conditioning, fans and tiled floors throughout the common areas. There are 4 b/rs , 3 of which have built-ins, semi-ensuite and toilet in the laundry area. There is an open plan living area, a modern kitchen complete with pantry and features to numerous. Fixed wireless broadband also.Two verandahs, front having tiled floors and the rear with polished concrete. There are three 25,000 litre water tanks (two plastic, one concrete), three swimming holes and a licence to pump from the creek. With no close neighbours the property has outstanding views offering peace and serenity. Beautiful shade trees and lovely gardens. A must see. $650,000 Neg. http://aarealty.net/rural/1145/
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KITCHEN: R Marshall, D Sargent, B Carne, R Phillips, J Hutcheson, T Furlan
Lancini, S Kemp, J Hutcheson, B Carne
DRIVERS/DELIVERY: L LaSpina-J Colson, D & M Bandiera, NQIB, J Stokes
Terry Ryan Bruno Barra Swarbrick, T Contarino–J Schifilliti, L Judy Hood Wednesday 3 Castles–R Guazzo
Wednesday 3 KITCHEN: R Marshall, M Spina, V Hebbard, B Carne, J Hutcheson DRIVER/DELIVERY: ROTARY, I & D Purdon, P & I Farinola Friday 5
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Jan Pease Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen
Friday 19 KITCHEN: R Marshall, T Furlan, T Furlan, J Hutcheson, S Knight
Dina and Lou Campagnolo Terry Kachel Neil Reardon Friday 5
KITCHEN: R Marshall, M Cominardi, J Hutcheson, T Furlan, S Knight
DRIVER/DELIVERY: HS COUNCIL, L Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Anita Stapley Sartor-C Bain, D Girgenti-Z Kanakis
DRIVER/DELIVERY: C Carey, Lynch-M Moore, M & H Matthews
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KITCHEN: R Marshall, D Sargent, B Carne, R Phillips, J Hutcheson, T Furlan
Phillips, C Amos, J Hutcheson, B Carne,
DRIVER/DELIVERY: KEITA SERVICES, S Lenti-S Knight, I Merritt, J Henderson
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Kate Henry Pam Cridland Gordan Williams Avis Ray Monday 8 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand
Veronica Lizzio Francis Lizzio Armstrong-Y Smith Stan Smith
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Mary Bacic Linda Mackay Merilyn Weigand Melissa Hall Monday 22 Chrissy Argyros Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Lisa LaSpina
Megan Cairns Marilyn
Oakes, B Molachino-A Kemp, NQIB-D
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Weigand Trish Lardi
KITCHEN: R Marshall, M Girgenti, J Stokes, J Hutcheson, B Carne
Marbelli, J & P McGregor
Jan Pease Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Jill Mackay
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Friday 12 R Marshall, S Kemp, S Knight, J Hutcheson, T Furlan DRIVER/DELIVERY: J Armstrong-Y Oakes, F & J Boon, E Pelleri-E Cavalli Monday 15 KITCHEN: R Marshall, D Sargent, R Phillips, B Carne, J Hutcheson, T Furlan DRIVER/DELIVERY: M Bandiera-V Cutting, M Moore-A Lynch, J Hardwick-S Rutherford, R & S VanKerkerwyk Wednesday 17
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Debbie Pennisi Renata Viero Lee Gray
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Hatfield, L Overs, J Hutcheson, B Carne
Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Sue Robson
DRIVER/DELIVERY: I Merritt, ROTARY, C McLeod-R Radel Friday 26 KITCHEN: R Marshall, B Craissel, M
Sue Robson Carol Carstensen Leslie Southen Megan Cairns Monday 15 Marilyn Weigand Chrissy Argyros
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Cominardi, S Knight, J Hutcheson, T Mary McDonald Karen Edwards Roy Favier Sam Pappalardo Furlan Wednesday 17 DRIVER/DELIVERY: G & G Cockrell, C Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Carey, I Adams
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Jan Pease Carol Carstensen Marilyn Weigand Anne Pacey Loraine Cargnello Joan Mercer Bob Wellington Friday 26 Marilyn Weigand Carol Carstensen Anita Stapley Leslie Marker Donna Jones
CARDWELL MEALS ON WHEELS FEBRUARY ROSTER Monday 1/2/21
Monday 8/2/21
Monday 15/2/21
Monday 22/2/21
Anthony Cois & Jim Colyer
John Newsome & Annette Goodhew
Eric Wagemaker & Ros Oellermann
Maria & Brian Wishart
Wednesday 3/2/21
Wednesday 10/2/21
Wednesday 17/2/21
Wednesday 24/2/21
Ian & Jennifer McCallan
Colleen & Rod Tennent
Sue Hart & Gail Hutchins
Marina Hoare & Kay Ison
Friday 5/2/21
Friday 12/2/21
Friday 19/2/21
Friday 26/2/21
Michele Batho & Margaret Cerezo
Caroline Dyer & Lisa Cartwright
Meredith & Fraser Scott
Molly Dunn & Ray Cois
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POLICE
CRIME WRAP
property office during business hours Monday to Friday and quote the correlating reference number. Proof of ownership may be required.
Police reminders about school safety
Found property, Innisfail
Comb your hair and pull up the socks, it’s time for our North Queensland kids to head back to school!
Games equipment and bag; quote ref no QP2100128462
QP2002561664 Found Mountain Bike December 13 on Rankin Street;
(January 21), the pictured games console steering wheel and brake pedal was located inside the pictured bag on Tramway Street. Reference number QP2100128462. The pictured ring was located in the front foyer of the Innisfail Police station around 10.30am on January 18. At the time it was located there was no one in the foyer area. Reference number QP2100130527.
Ring found on Jan 18 - please quote QP2100130527 PLEASE quote QP2002561664 Around 8.30am Thursday morning
The pictured red Terrain Southern Star mountain bike was located on Rankin Street around 2.30pm on December 13, 2020. Reference number QP2002561664. If you can identify or are the owner of any of the pictured property, you can contact the Innisfail
Wednesday (January 27) marked the return to school for most kids throughout the region and it’s a timely reminder also for many road users across the Far North to take it easy in school zones. School zone times may vary from school to school however restricted speed times will be between 7am–9am in the morning and 2pm-4pm in the afternoon. During these times motorists must slow down to the designated speed (Usually 40km/h) and be extremely mindful about any young children who may be looking to cross the road.
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Stolen cars POLICE are seeking public assistance to help locate a number of vehicles stolen across the Far North in the past 28 days. Pictured is a Suzuki Swift stolen from Kurrimine Beach on January 24. Vehicles stolen this month: 58 Vehicle stolen this year: 58 Vehicles stolen in 2019: 659 Tips you can take to help prevent vehicle theft; • Remove all valuables from your vehicle • Ensure your vehicle is locked • Do not leave spare keys in your car • Ensure your keys are secured in a safe place out of plain view • Ensure that your home is secure
Local police will be performing high visibility patrols in school zones paying close attention to your speed, parking, stop drop and go zones and our pedestrian crossings to ensure all our little people stay safe on the roads. For those parents heading to school for the first time, give yourself plenty of time to get to school and pay attention to what’s happening on the road.
Stolen: 2018 white Suzuki Swift Qld Rego - 026ZQE. Stolen from Kurrimine Beach on Jan 24. Ref: QP2100151165
Four new police hit the beat in Innisfail
MARIA GIRGENTI
FRESH from the Townsville and Brisbane Police Academies, four first year constables were recently posted to Innisfail Police Station with two locals starting general duties. Karra Allder, Kellen Briggs, Dion Freeman and Michael McCormack are the new faces who were part of a group of recruits from the Townsville academy, aged between 19 and 47 from a broad range of professional and multicultural backgrounds. Michael McCormack and Dion Freeman came from the Brisbane Academy from a group of 79 aged between 18 and 52, and have taken up placements at stations in the Far North region. During their six months of intense training, recruits covered tactical skills, station duty, effective communication, as well as three lots of legislation phases and paperwork.
raised in Innisfail previously started as a school-based apprentice and completed his trade as a carpenter where he worked for eight years with local builder Michael Corica.
His father Jason is also in the police force with over 20 years' experience in Innisfail and for the past few years is based in Townsville where he works in the traffic branch. "While growing up and my Dad being a police officer was certainly an influence on my decision to join the force, but also while playing soccer for Innisfail United Premier Men's team I met Mick Maguire who spoke about the many positives of the profession." Allder, a mother of two children aged 11 and 9 is originally from Brisbane and who is now in Feluga, previously did office work in accounts/payroll before deciding to better herself and so applied
for the police force. "My grandfather was a police officer and I also have a good family friend who is now a detective in Brisbane which really inspired me to pursue a career in the police force." Dion Freeman who hails from north Brisbane previously worked in the Navy for 10 years as a mechanical/electrical fitter, electronics and project management which saw him travel to Arab and Asian countries, as well as Canada and Alaska. He has also completed Diplomas in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety and Project Management. After the Navy, Freeman started up a company which did civil work, before taking up a job where he did a lot of driving and FIFO work at Woleebee Creek gas site, south of Roma in the Surat Basin for six months, then a full-time main-
tenance supervisor in Brisbane before being accepted into the police force. Born in Liverpool in England, Michael McCormack at the age of 10 lived in New Zealand for five and half years before moving to the Sunshine Coast, where he lived for 11 years and worked in a supermarket before applying for the police force. His father is a police officer in Australia, while his aunt and cousin in England are also in the police force. For those considering going into the police force, the four new constables said, 'give it a go and gain valuable life experience, while they felt common sense, diligence, the ability to learn, adapt and work under pressure, patience, good sense of humour, as well as excellent communication are important qualities to be a good police officer.'
They also had to undertake real life scenarios role-plays and were assessed upon how they handled each situation. The first-year constables undertook two days of orientation before being placed with experienced Field Training Officers Constable Jasdeep Atwal, Senior Constable Brendan Welling, and Senior Constables Stephanie Lavery and Michael Blair, who will mentor them in community policing as they put into practice the skills and knowledge gained from academy training. This will also involve day and night shifts, rotations and spending time working in specialist sections such as Child Protection Investigation Unit, Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), scenes of crime and prosecutions. Constable Briggs who was born and
First Year Constables Kellen Briggs, Michaael McCormack, Karra Allder and Dion Freeman are the new fresh faces at Innisfail Police station who recently commenced general duties
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Better herbicide management: a key to farming “BETTER managing herbicides in a tropical environment,” was the topic of the recent Herbert Cane Productivity Services Limited (HCPSL) round of shed meetings held in mid-October.
The event was funded by the Queensland Government Reef Water Quality program and supported by HCPSL, Sugar Research Australia (SRA), the University of Queensland (UQ), and the Queensland departments of Environment and Sciences (DES) and Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF).
Farmers also got their hands dirty and were involved in a demonstration comparing different herbicides and pesticides in relation to how they move in the soil. The demonstration explained how herbicide solubility plays an important role in the management of off-site run
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right direction.”
Brian Adam, a Macknade farmer commented that, “the workshop easily explained why soil pH and organic carbon are really important when using herbicides, especially residual herbicides. I now have a better understanding now on when, where and how I should use herbicides better.”
Eighty-eight farmers attended the five workshops from across the Herbert River district. HCPSL has also established several in-field herbicide demonstrations across the district this year to show farmers different herbicide options available, variety susceptibilities to different herbicides and soil constraints that may contribute to crop yield losses and water quality issues.
Chris Bosworth (a Palm Creek farmer) attended the Ingham workshop: “The workshop activities were practical, easy to understand and it reinforced what I needed to do when managing herbicide use on my farm. I look forward to the release of the Pesticide Decision Support Tool in 2021 because it will greatly assist farmers and it is a positive step in the
It is planned to have a field day in 2021 to allow farmers to view things first hand; the various herbicides in use and the opportunity to ask technical staff from chemical companies and HCPSL questions on how to manage herbicides better.
University of Queensland Associate Professor Michael Warne introduced the new Pesticide Decision Support Tool, developed by DES and DAF, to the growers who attended the workshops. “With the introduction of reef regulations many growers have been asking - what herbicide options do I now have?” Professor Warne said. “The tool has been developed so it is practical and easy for farmers and advisors to use.” Farmers got the opportunity to use the tool first hand during the workshop. The tool will be made available to farmers and advisors early in 2021. Mark Zatta (Abergowrie farmer) comments on the Decision Support Tool and the workshop: “The tool and overall workshop was a real eye opener, and I learnt a lot. I have a better understanding now what herbicide options I have available to me to better manage water quality, minimise crop damage from herbicides and maintain my productivity.” During the workshop SRA and HCPSL staff working on the Cane to Creek project reported back the latest results from recent rainfall simulation trials assessing different herbicides in relation to loss and runoff.
Dairy farmers can seek help without fear of retribution: Ombudsman
THE Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman Kate Carnell says dairy farmers in dispute can get in touch with her office for initial guidance, without fear of retribution. Ms Carnell is encouraging dairy farmers to contact her office for information about the Dairy Code of Conduct or advice regarding how to handle a dispute under the Code. “My office understands that it can be very daunting when a small or family business finds themselves in dispute with a large business - especially when they rely on that business relationship
for their income,” Ms Carnell says.
“We are here to help. The first step when a small or family business comes to our office is to talk about their situation. We can provide guidance on how to resolve disputes, even in the early stages. “Rest assured that my office will not contact the other party involved, unless the dispute resolution process is formally entered into.” The Dairy Code of Conduct applies to all milk supply agreements entered into, or amended, on or after 1 January 2020.
“Under the Dairy Code, it is mandatory for processors and farmers to deal with each other in good faith,” Ms Carnell says. “Milk supply agreements are required to have an internal complaints handling procedure and a mediation process. A milk supply agreement may also have an arbitration option. My office can assist with mediation or arbitration if required. “We understand how important the farmer-processor relationship is and we work hard to assist with the dispute, while also respecting the business
relationship. “I want to remind dairy farmers in dispute that they don’t have to go it alone. Please reach out for help by calling my office. “In addition to the Dairy Code, my office can provide broader assistance to small and family businesses that need help with general business disputes, including issues with banks, or the ATO.” More information is available about ASBFEO’s dispute resolution services at asbfeo.gov.au - Phone: 1300 650 460 - Email: info@asbfeo.gov.au
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Local Sikh community supports Indian and Australian farmers DAVID GARDINER WHILE many celebrated Australia Day over a leisurely barbeque or a day at the park, beach, or watering hole, the Innisfail area’s Sikh community went out to rally in support of Indian farmers facing agricultural deregulation. January 26 is also Republic Day in India, where many of the families who attended the north Queensland rally on Tuesday still have close family members - especially in the state of Punjab, mainly a farming area. A line of nearly 70 carloads of supporters drove along Ernest St to ANZAC Park to rally for their compatriots in their former country, but also to remind Australia that it already has seen too many industries fall victim to deregulation and the unsustainable lowering of minimal pricing. In India, the Government is trying to replace decades-old policies with a ‘market-driven’ economic model, under which the middleman would be removed and farmers would be allowed to sell directly to supermarket chains and food distribution companies. The Government argues the reforms will give farmers the choice of what they sell, who they sell to, and for how much. But farmers believe the reforms will leave them at the mercy of big business and large conglomerate landowners, who will basically dictate the price they pay for goods and produce, bringing them down to “unsustainable” and “unrealistic” levels and putting many farmers out of business. Raj Jaspinder Singh, an organiser of the Innisfail rally, said small farms of less than five acres are struggling as it is, without large corporations coming in to dictate what to grow and how much. “Sooner or later they have to sell their farms to the corporations. The corporations want to make mega-farms like they have especially in the US and Brazil, and sooner or later the
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people on the land now become the labourers,” Singh said. Member for Hill Shane Knuth, a longtime champion of fairer rights for farmers, attended the rally and told the community that governments should be listening more to farmers rather than big corporations, who just want to cut minimum prices. “Here in Queensland we had 1500 dairy farmers back in the year 2000; we’re now in the 290s,” Knuth told the Wet Tropic Times, saying wool and sugar cane have also suffered from the removal of minimum price schemes and collective farm bargaining. “The last thing we want to see is more poverty, more
Rally attendees opposed farming deregulation and lowering minimum price schemes money in the hands of the big corporates and less being distributed to local people. I’ve attended numerous rallies over 20 years over bad government policy towards farmers, governments listening to the corporates over the farmers and the community.”
A rally in Innisfail’s ANZAC Park in support of Indian farmers
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Innisfail bowlers bring home Sam Rinaudo Memorial Shield MARIA GIRGENTI INNISFAIL bowlers had a great start to the year after defeating Mossman in the final last Sunday and bringing home the Sam Rinaudo Memorial Shield for the first time in its fifth year of competition. Games were played in Innisfail on Saturday in Section 4 where Innisfail defeated South Johnstone and Babinda before moving up to Atherton on Sunday
to play Edge Hill in the semi-final and Mossman in the final.
man. Scores: Pairs: 33 to 10, Triples: 21 to 17 and Fours: 25 to 11.
Teams in four sections played in pairs, triples and fours and the winning Innisfail players were Gordon Goes, Michael de Vries, Sam Pagano, Graeme Anderson, Sergio Dalla Pozza, Steve Howe, Alf Siliato, Alf Strano and Ian Humphreys.
Total: Innisfail 79 and Mossman 38.
The finals played at Atherton last Sunday afternoon saw Innisfail put in a great performance to overcome Moss-
Innisfail bowlers were victorious over Babinda and South Johnstone in Innisfail on Saturday in the first day of Sam Rinaudo Memorial Shield.
Last Sunday morning in Atherton, Innisfail 59 defeated Edge Hill 51, while Mossman 65 narrowly defeated Edmonton 63. This resulted in Innisfail going up against Mossman in the knockout final on Sunday afternoon. The Sam Rinaudo Shield was first
won by Edge Hill in 2017, then South Johnstone in 2018 followed by Marlin Coast in 2019 and Edge Hill in 2020. Innisfail Bowls Club President Alf Strano said it was fitting that they won the Shield for the first time in 2021, as Sam Rinaudo will be fondly remembered by many as a real gentlemen and great bowler with a long association with the Innisfail Bowls Club both as a player, committee member and in administration. He was also well known as a bus driver in the local region and for the many bowls and recreational trips he did over the years.
Innisfail bowlers travelled to Atherton on Sunday and defeated Edge Hill in the semi-final and Mossman in the final to bring home the Sam Rinaudo Memorial Shield. Photo: Peter Christopher
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Bowls News Ingham Bowls Noorla Ladies Bowls
THE LADIES’ First Committee Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 3; all members are invited to attend. Wednesday, February 10 will be our first day back on the green; 1.30pm start, names into the club by 12.30. Nominations are open for Championship Singles, Pairs ,Fours ,Triples and B Singles: please see Ladies Notice Board. The First Competition will be Championship Fours Round 1 commencing 24th February 9am Start. Nomination fees are set at $2 per event. Kookaburra Fours at Suburban Bowls Club, Monday, February 22. Three Games starting at 8.10am; see notice board for details. Samples of our new shirts have arrived. Please put your order information on form provided at club ASAP. Upcoming skills and training course at Cutheringa Bowls Club, Monday February 15; more info on the notice board.
Babinda Bowls Club NO social bowls last week; too wet.
Social bowls this Thursday: names in by 1.00 for 1.30pm start. Saturday, January 17 was the second game of the Barry Wallis Shield, and was played at Babinda. Babinda managed to defeat Innisfail; well done! Next game is to be played at Gordonvale on Saturday, February 20. We played the Sam Rinaudo Shield on Saturday, losing to South Johnstone, but defeating Innisfail. However, Innisfail went on to play in the semi-finals at Atherton on Sunday. Club Competitions for 2021 were drawn up and put on the notice board: Saturday open pairs, Joe Vella and Les Holland to play Les Maxwell and Bill Price at 1.30pm. On Sunday, Ron Trackson and Ron Omodei to play Rhys and George Tsakissiris. Players please check the notice board and notify selectors when unavailable to play.
Ingham Ladies’ Bowls
INGHAM ladies welcomed in their 2021 season with a good roll up and enjoyed a very social afternoon. They will carry on the tradition next week with ‘bring a friend afternoon’. Any ladies interested in trying out bowls as a fun game will be made most welcome - come along and give it a try! Results for this week: M Spano, N Evans, J Craven 18 v R Doherty, G Cockrell, L Melvin 14; W Coe, K Rotondo, L Di Bella 23 v S DiBella, J Fenoglio, P Miguel 17; A Barron, J Casanovas, E Piotto 22 v M Moore, C Barnes, E Piotto 16.
CLUB Competition Results: Open pairs, 2019 Semi Final Trevor Pallanza, Frank Pallanza defeated Allan Hodson, Cliff Johnson. Handicap Singles, 2020 Quarter Final Peter Herman defeated Joey Di Bella Barefoot bowls, Thursday, January 21 Winners: Audrey Scott, Kevin Lawlor, Alf Di Bella, Stan Cotton Scores: Audrey Scott, Kevin Lawlor, Alf Di Bella, Stan Cotton defeated Anita Norton, Jill Bell, Stan Richards, Bob Bell 11 to 6; Danny Chappell, John Lone, Maria Moore, John Piotto defeated Tom Newsam, Roger Celotto, Luisa Di Bella, Elsa Piotto 12 to 8. Men’s pairs,Friday, January 22 Winners: Russell Petersen, Tony Koop Scores: Russell Petersen, Tony Koop defeated Bob Bell, Andrew Cole 26 to 13; Gary Brierley, Jeff Crossman defeated S Scott, Ian Muldowney 23 to 16; Kevin Lawlor, Stan Richards defeated John Holmes, Peter Herman 19 to 12; John Eddleston, Stan Cotton defeated Joey Di Bella, Kevin Walker 20 to 15. Social mixed bowls, Sunday January 24 Winners: Kevin Lawlor, Andrew Cole, Rico Basaglia Scores: Kevin Lawlor, Andrew Cole, Rico Basaglia defeated John Holmes, Michael Bube, Sandy Ryan, Alf Di Bella 28 to 13 - 21 points to 9 points; Grace Cockrell, Joey Di Bella, Cliff Johnson defeated Roger Celotto, Norma Evans, Allen Torielli 20 to 15 - 18 points to 9 points; Carmel Wickens, Luisa Di Bella, Tony Koop defeated Judy Fenoglio, John Eddleston, Len Mahon 19 to 17 - 17 points to 10 points; Eric Dundas, Jan Craven, Ren Cantatore defeated Bev Eddleston, David Horsley, Peter Herman 20 to 17 - 15 points to 13 points. On Tuesday, January 26 we had 38 bowlers to celebrate Australia Day, one rink of fours, five rinks of triples, playing 18 ends. The winners of the day were Judy Fenoglio, John Lone, Stan Cotton. Scores: Judy Fenoglio, John Lone, Stan Cotton Defeated Tom Newsam, Kevin Walker, Jeff Crossman 25 to 10 : 19 points to 6 points Thanks to Coles Ingham for their sponsorship of the prize vouchers. Thanks to Alf Di Bella for cooking the delicious sausage sizzle and to the servers of the meal, Luisa Di Bella, Elsa Piotto and Jan Johnson. Thanks to the barmen, Alan Hodson, Cliff Johnson, Glen Torrisi. Thanks also to the photographers, Paul Hallam and Tony Koop. Another successful day in the warm tropical sunshine. Men’s pairs, Friday, January 29: names into the club by 1.45 pm; call 4776 2117; game starts at 2.15pm; bar open Social mixed bowls, Sunday January 31: names into the club by 12.30pm phone 4776 2117; game starts at 1.30pm; bar open. Selectors: John Hamlyn. Bar: Frank Pallanza. Barefoot bowls, Thursdays: Names into the club by 5.30pm; phone 4776 2117; game starts at 6pm; bar open.
Australia day mixed social bowls Left to right, Paul Hallam, Judy Fenoglio, Stan Cotton.
Australia day mixed social bowls Len Mahon
Australia day mixed social bowls Left to right, Eric Dundas, Maria Moore, Peter Herman
Australia day mixed social bowls Ethan Kauppila, Jesse Di Bella, Jake Neison, Damon Marbelli, Brody Mombelli
Dates for your diary: Monday, February 1 is Cleanup Day at 9am. Please remind anyone you see. Wednesday, February 3 is ‘Have a Crack at Jack’ so bring a friend or two. Names on the board by 12.30pm and cards will be called at 1.15pm. Anyone who might be interested in “having a go” is welcome to come along for a fun day. For further information phone President Patti on 0417 608 279.
Australia day mixed social bowls Jan Craven
Australia day mixed social bowls Elsa Piotto
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Bowls News Continued Tully Bowls SUNDAY, 17th January Our first game back after the Xmas break. Nice to see 14 bowlers brave the still humid conditions to enjoy two games of 10 ends: Team 1 Leno Ceccato/John Taylor 13 v Team 2 Judy Hood/ Lou Brunello 7; Team 3 Ray Downing/Val Zamora 5 v Team 4 Peter Smith/Joanne Townsend 11; Team 5 John Brown/Pauline Edwards/Joan Mercer 15 v Team 6 Robyn Brunello/Avis Ray/Ken Cowan 4. Afternoon Tea, then: Team 1(7) v Team 3 (9); Team 2 (13) v Team 4 (3); Team 5 (15) v Team 6 (1). Winning Team was John Brown, Pauline Edwards and Joan Mercer. Each received a $50 voucher for Tigers Leagues Club. Wednesday Night Bowls was a wash out. Sunday, January 24 Eighteen bowlers enjoyed a lovely afternoon after the rain: Team 1 Michael Knight/Judy Hood/Bev Harrop (7) v Team 2 Ray Downing/Val Zamora/ Ron Senini (4); Team 3 Leno Ceccato/ Adrain Woollard/Joan Mercer 8 v Team 4 Robyn Brunello/Lou/Brunello/John
Tully Golf TULLY Golf Club’s first Australia Day comp was held this week with 33 players taking part in a 4-ball ambrose comp. Winners on the day with 22 & 3/4 nett were Kade Spence, Louis Lardi, Amar Gurung and Jim Boston. Just beating the team consisting of five players with a 23 nett were Troy Jones, Jenese Ronan, Mikey Davis, Anne Barrie and Dave Cachia, and coming in 3rd
Innisfail Golf CYCLONE Kimi halted some golf last week and hopefully, the rain should ease soon to allow play. Thanks to our 3G team for getting on the course to mow when they can which is very much appreciated. The greens committee have put out some new distance markers on the course to define the 200m (Yellow), 150m (Blue) and 100m (Red). All news will now come via email: clubhouse@innisfailgolfclub.com.au after the club's email accounts were restructured by the committee. The television above the bar has been upgraded, so members can now enjoy some sports or leader board action when they are in the clubhouse. Payment options for social golfers have now been added to the club's website, so social players can now pay online for their social rounds and/or golf cart hire. The Wednesday All Sporters was cancelled due to wet weather, but the members were able to get out for a hit on Friday for 9-hole competition. Results 15/01 1st – Jake Cockle 19pts 2nd – Rauno Lehtsalu 17pts
Jones 2; Team 5 John Taylor/Joanne Townsend/Avis Ray 7 v Team 6 John Brown/Pauline Edwards/Pam Staier 7. Afternoon Tea then: Team 1 (14) v Team 4 (8); Team 2 (14) v Team 5 ((8); Team 3 (5) v Team 6 (17). Winning team was Judy Hood/Michael Knight/Bev Harrop. Each received a $50 voucher for Tigers Leagues Club. Wednesday Night Bowls: starting at 6pm to 8pm. No BBQ yet! Come along and enjoy night bowls. New Members are always welcome. We have coaches to help you join in and learn how to play. If you are interested please phone the club on 4168 1230, or just call in anytime that we are playing. We look forward to meeting you. Cheers!
Innisfail Ladies’ Bowls
INNISFAIL lady bowlers enjoyed their first day back on the green for 2021 this week on Wednesday, January 27. Two social games were played which saw place with a score of 25 nett was the Manno family, Carlo, Lavinia, Charlie and Jordan. Nearest to the Goon on 7 was Kass Marshall and closest to the Esky on number 9 was Troy Jones. The club would like to thank Troy and Jenese for organizing such a fun day and we hope to see this as an annual event. Don't forget this Saturday's opening of the Tully Golf season sponsored by Acme Insurance Brokers; 11.30 shotgun start. Saturday Sponsored Comps – 18 Holes It was a shake up for members playing a stroke round mid-month and given the conditions there were some great scores for the day. A field of 35 members ventured out for a hit which was great to see good numbers on the course. Andrew Rose shot out of the gates with an impressive 69 off the stick (1 under, 68 nett) to set a commanding lead, one shot clear of Paul Tattam and Rauno Lehtsalu 69 nett.
Eileen Hamann, Ann Rule and Joan Atkinson winning both games.
Louise Hoskins, Dell Steve, Vera Rowe and Sue Morrison had a win and a loss as did Pam Anderson, Bev Anderson, Helen Paterson and Jan Dunn, while Lyn Stevenson, Diana O’Brien and Catherina Cook had two losses. While work is being completed on the Innisfail green, ladies will relocate and bowl at South Johnstone Bowls Club on Wednesday afternoons. All members will be appropriately notified. Innisfail ladies look forward to a busy year with a full programme of Far Northern competitions beginning in earnest on March 1.
Innisfail Men’s Bowls WHAT a great way to start the year with the running of the Barry Wallis and Sam Rinaudo Memorial Shields with both gentlemen being long standing stalwarts of our club. In the Barry Wallis Shield, Innisfail are in the third position after two rounds after defeating Gordonvale 56-24 and losing to Babinda 36–29. The third round is to be played against Cairns at Gordonvale next month.
El Arish Golf PLAYERS did it the hard way in last Tuesday's comp, with conditions pretty moist under foot on several of the fairways and of course all our waterways stood up to the challenge to get the ball over! Our final very 'wet and bedraggled ' group to come in, had Paul Marland presenting the winning card with 36 S'Ford points. NTP All-In on #4/13 Jim Boston and 'Wayne’s World' please see a committee member and they will be more than happy to assist you. Junior golf will commence in mid-February (weather permitting) and the club is also organising Luke Newman from Drummond to visit the club once a month to assist with our Junior Development Program. Luke will also be available for members to book in lessons or sessions with a group on that day. Exciting times ahead for our juniors and our members.
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In the Sam Rinaudo Shield on Saturday, after a win against South Johnstone and a narrow loss against Babinda, we won by four points aggregate to advance to the final in Atherton on Sunday. Innisfail defeated Edge Hill 59–51 and were then convincing winners defeating Mossman 79–38 in the final. Congratulations to all bowlers on a job well done. Club games have recommenced over the last couple of weeks. Jim Martinod, Graeme Anderson, Sam Micale and John Kremastos defeated Doug Juhas, Bob Chaplain, Peter Smith and Greg Steve in the club fours. Gordon Goes and Graeme Anderson defeated Allan Morrison and Warren Sinclair, while Alf Siliato and Alf Strano defeated Steve Howe and Peter Smith in the club pairs. The games director has requested for as many games as possible to be played this weekend, so can players please organise. It was great to see 22 mixed bowlers enjoying themselves on the green on Australia Day with Don Lowe’s team winners of the social day. Social bowls is still being played on Thursday afternoons until contractors decide to rip up the green. Approach shot on #9/18 Fran Lomas.
Saturday's players were treated to finer conditions with a triple c/back for the winner. Neil Martin and Col Bidgood both presented a 35 score, then tied after the 9-hole c/back, still tied after the 6-hole c/ back, then decision reached after the 3-hole c/back with Col Bidgood Winner and Neil r/up. Our 2021 Season begins on Saturday, February 6, with our 1st Monthly Medal Comp. Times: Rego 12.00; Draw 12.15; Tee Off 12.30. For further information and updates on golf around the region, check out Innisfail Golf Club Facebook page. Upcoming Events Wednesday competition - from 12pm - groups of four permitted Friday competition - from 12pm groups of four permitted Saturday competition - Custom Build Constructions Stableford - 7.30am and 12.00pm tee off
The afternoon groups tried their best to get close to Andrew Rose but could only manage a 70 nett tie with Ian Street, Kev Walsh, Ian Saunderson and junior player Caine Cockle. Great effort to all that played! Results 16/01 – Hoad Business Developments - Stroke 1st – Andrew Rose 68 nett 2nd – Paul Tattam 69 nett c/b Members are doing a great job at booking their tee times online and anyone who requires assistance please ask a committee member. Thanks to all the members for adhering to the electronic check ins/outs for COVID-19. These changes will get easier to do the more we use them and if you need a hand or don't own a smartphone,
Jake Cockle was the winner of Friday's All Sporters 9-hole competition on January 15
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Cassowary Coast cricketers back in action
Shane Fawkes picked up one wicket during his bowling spell in the 3rd grade game against Atherton MARIA GIRGENTI CASSOWARY Coast senior cricketers returned to the field over the weekend after the season was delayed by two weeks due to wet weather. While the A and C grade sides suffered losses to Atherton, the 2nd grade Blue side registered a convincing win over Douglas in their 40 over match at Port Douglas on Sunday. Cassowary Coast won the toss and sent Douglas into bat first where they were bowled out in 38.5 overs for 137. In reply, Cassowary Coast cruised to victory in 37.2 overs for the loss of seven wickets. Daniel Bradford blazed 32 runs off 36 balls before falling LBW, while second top scorer was Rob Smith with
Austin Stuart claimed one wicket and a catch during Atherton innings in the 3rd grade game in Innisfail
24 and Thomas Herbert finished with an unbeaten 23. Bradford was also the pick of the bowlers with picking up four wickets, while Rob Smith was very economical with three maidens in his five overs and bagging three wickets. The team backed up well in the field with catches taken by Cooper Luce, Arun Singh Mann and Christo van Vuuren off Bradford's bowling. Results of Round 11 Cricket Far North senior fixtures: A Grade - Loder Oval, Atherton - Saturday, January 23
Davinder Kumar bowls his first over in the 3rd grade match in Innisfail and took one wicket Atherton 6/99 (37.3) (Luke Corlis 4/24 (9); Tajinder Vicky Kumar 1/9 (9)) B Grade - Port Douglas Sports Complex - January 24 Cassowary Coast 7/138 (37.2) (Daniel Bradford 32, Rob Smith 24) defeated Douglas 6/136 (29.2) (Daniel Bradford 4/22 (7.5), Rob Smith 3/6 (5)) 3rd Grade (Blue) - Innisfail TAFE Oval Sunday, January 24 Cassowary Coast 55 (29)
Cassowary Coast 97 (28.4)
defeated by
(Jasran Kalkat 42)
Atherton 4/61 (15)
defeated by
(Shane Fawkes 1/6 (3))
Round 12 CFN fixtures will see Cassowary Coast A grade at home against Norths this Saturday, January 30 starting at 10.00am, B Grade will host Mareeba this Sunday at 12.30pm and 3rd Grade will travel to Tully to play United this Sunday with play to start at 12.30pm. Innisfail Thunder Ladies will also be back in action travelling away to play Mareeba Choppers at Firth Park, Mareeba this Sunday, January 31 starting at 8.30am. Play will resume tomorrow in the Jimmy Maher Cup Blue junior competition with Tully/Mission Beach to host Barron/ Douglas at Miller Oval, Tully starting at 12.30pm, while Innisfail will travel away to play Atherton at Morrow Park 1, Tolga at 1.00pm.
Silkwood members participate in Atherton Gun Club monthly shoot
A FIELD of 46 shooters with a large contingent from Silkwood Clay Target Club took part in the Atherton Gun Club monthly shoot held last Sunday in sunny conditions with some wind which kept shooters on their toes. The six-man Atherton team beat The Silkwood team of six for the first time in years, but Silkwood still hold a narrow three-point lead which will be around 23 by the end of the year. Results were as follows: Event 1: 25 Target Double Barrel AA - 1st: Josh Collins (Atherton Tableland) 25/25; Jar Smaniotto (Silkwood) 25/25
A - 1st: Andrew Casella (Atherton
Tableland) 25/25
B - 1st: Liane Robertson (Silkwood) 25/25 C - 1st: Joseph Micallef (Atherton Tableland) 23/25; Bradley Price (Atherton Tableland 23/25 Event 2: 30 Target Medley AA - 1st: Paul Crapella (Silkwood) 73/75 (24/25); 2nd: Josh Collins (Atherton Tableland) 70/75 (21/25) A - 1st: Andrew Casella (Atherton Tableland) 48/50; 2nd: Mark Martin (Atherton Tableland) 45/50 B - 1st: Nick Pattinson (Atherton Tableland)70/75 (22/25); 2nd: Alexander Seawright (Silkwood) 69/75 (21/25)
C - 1st: Scott Harper (Atherton Tableland) 40/50; 2nd: Peter Neilsen (Silkwood) 59/75 (20/25) Event 3: 30 Target Point Score AA - 1st: Kristin Williams (Atherton Tableland) 90/90; 2nd: Peter Crapella (Silkwood) 88/90 A - 1st: Peter Threlfall (Silkwood) 87/90; 2nd: Peter Robertson (Silkwood) 86/90 B - 1st: Mario Raccanello (Silkwood) 84/90; 2nd: Rob Draper (Atherton Tableland) 82/90 C - 1st: Joseph Micallef (Atherton Tableland) 81/90; 2nd: Scott Harper (Atherton Tableland) 73/90 Event 4: 25 Target Handicap
1st: Peter Robertson (Silkwood) 27/27 (2/2); 2nd: Andrew Casella (Atherton Tableland) 26/27 (1/2); 3rd: Josh Collins (Atherton Tableland) 25/26 (0/1) Event 5: 25 Target Continental AA - 1st: Bryan Sanderson (Atherton Tableland) 51/51 (26/26) 2nd: Mark Stella (Silkwood) 50/51 (25/26) A - 1st: Peter Threlfall (Silkwood) 25/25; 2nd: John Stella (Silkwood) 24/25 B - 1st: Nick Pattinson (Atherton Tableland) 27/28 (3/3); 2nd: Mario Raccanello (Silkwood) 26/28 (2/3) C - 1st: Scott Harper (Atherton Tableland) 22/25; 2nd: Peter Neilsen (Silkwood) 21/25
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Friday, January 29, 2021
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flooded drains and creeks to use as live bait when the season opens next week. The social media are full of photos of big jungle perch and sooty grunter caught over last weekend. The smaller creeks are clearing allowing limited access. the coast will be worth a try, and there will be plenty of The exciting news of course is the opening of the barra caught off the foreshore such as along the Cardbarra season on Monday of next week. I have heard well esplanade. Keep an eye out for the resident croc, some very positive reports of good numbers of barras he is being seen regularly. being seen along the edges of the flooded creek enGood Fishing! trances, so hopefully we will see a very good opening. Weedless soft plastics are the best way to target Roly Newton these fish as you can cast them right up to the edge of Tackle World Tully the grass without snagging up, however at times you need to stir the barra up by aggressively working hard bodied lures such as the Jackson Prism or the famous Gold Bomber. This weekend the weather bureau is predicting winds around the 20knots. Add to this the low which is crossing the coast above Cooktown and then may head down the coast. At this early stage of the week it is not a cyclone but it definitely needs watching. The result is that most of the fishing will be done in the estuaries this weekend. This will allow anglers to scout around looking for newly downed trees etc and put together a plan for the barra opening. The crabs are starting to run as the creeks clear and there are plenty of prawns around. Either side of the mid morning low will suit those wishing to chase a grunter. Another option come Mon- “The count down is on for the start of the 2021 barra day would be to fish the morning incoming tide for a season – drop into Tackle World Tully and get check barra. In these conditions the many headlands along out the range of new barra lures we have in stock!”
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ANOTHER windy weekend has passed with very little chance to head out wide. There were a few limited opportunities to travel out to the islands last week, however you had to avoid the rain squalls and the wind was up by about 9am. Reports that have come in from the desperate was of reasonable numbers of grass sweetlip and a few island trout. Those jigging soft plastics did better with some nice queenfish and trevally added to the list caught. As I write this report on Monday the winds have dropped off and rain cleared, the shop is busy with keen anglers coming in and buying bait, preparing to head out wide for a fish on Australia day. Most are hoping that the wonky holes are flowing and the Nannygai are schooling. The Nannygai were not around in big numbers through early January so hopefully the big wet has them schooled up again. There should also be a few coral trout around the main reefs; I intend to head out and target trout in the 30 to 40 metre mark with plastics. The coastal creeks between Innisfail and Ingham have been flooded and running dirty with only limited opportunities. As the water cleared a little over the weekend there were the first reports of mud crabs being caught and a few grunter being taken around the river entrances. Those that headed to the Hinchinbrook Channel did better with reports of some nice grunter and mud crabs being caught. The prawns are starting to school up both in the estuaries and along the beachfront. This will bring the in blue and threadfin salmon and we will hear of some good catches over the next week. With the barra closure still in force until February 1, anglers have been catching mud cod and tarpon in the
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Watching out for new talent and remembering the legends Shane Muriata
cricket
WITH the cricket season winding down to its last lot of My first footy hero in a Cowboys jersey, and could he play. games in the BBL, I’m confused that a competition like this has to run for so long. Look, I have seen Moulin Rouge live at the theatres and in cinemas, and let me tell you that was more exciting than what the Big Bash has served up in the past week. First our Qld Heat side was in, then they were looking like winning the spoon to go with the other Qld team’s utensils, now they look like winning the meat raffle, lotto and the BBL Trophy. The season is too long and drags on with nothing to give the fans, because everyone lost interest around Xmas time after eating or drinking too much. Sure, the only time it is remotely worth watching is probably when Chris Lyn smashes the cricket ball into the 38th row of the Gabba, and even that’s getting duller than a Seinfeld rerun. The whole concept needs a revamp, because I’ve seen seven-year-olds organise a better game of cricket than this lot. Anyway, enough about the cricket. When one favourite pastime ends, another begins, and so is the early rumbling of the NRL season coming up on the horizon with the annual All Stars match to be played in Townsville. It’s a brilliant concept and it usually unearths the next wave of talent that are ready to step into the spotlight that were previously held by the likes of JTs, Cronk and Smith. Both sides represent some strong heritages in the game of Rugby League, and should be celebrated accordingly. The game's origins sort of in a way remind me of the game in Nth Qld when Rugby League was ruled by the strong and proud Foley Shield competition, which produced some of the game’s most talented players to walk planet Earth. One of my all-time favourites that came from our region was Innisfail’s legend Kerry Boustead. Lightning speed and a talent to find the try line, he even passed as a Ralph Lauren model such was his looks. Another old all-time favourite and not to be outdone in the beauty department is Cowboys gun Laurie Spina of Ingham, who I incidentally met during the 95 season when I was 15 years old. He had speed and vision which I vividly remember served him well when he out played Alfie Langer in Townsville one evening. If you ever see these guys around, give them a hello, because they are treasures in the Nth Qld book of Rugby League legends. A special community shout out to the Innisfail Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union Club President, Graham Anderson receiving a $500 donation from ICSA Rugby Union. Treasurer Richard Graham.
Cassowary Coast Junior Rugby Union Club