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LOCAL stud breeders are in for a busy day next weekend with many attendees set to flock to the third annual Tablelands Better Beef Open Day on Sunday, August 15. In 2021, a record 13 studs will take part in the event that will feature an array of elite seedstock with stud and herd bulls as well as females on display and for sale. Mandy Scott (pictured) from Millstream Springs Cattle Co is looking forward to opening her stud gates to visitors from near and far > STORY PAGE 27

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Janette Hodgkinson and Kailan Degnian received awards during Rural Fire Service Week.

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TWO DEDICATED and selfless fire volunteers have been recognised for their hard work and ongoing contribution to their respective communities as part of this year’s Rural Fire Service (RFS) week which runs until Saturday. Irvinebank Rural Fire Brigade member Janette Hodgkinson claimed the RFS Northern Region volunteer of the year gong, while Tinaroo rural fire

Brigade’s Kailan Degnian received the RFS Far Northern Region young volunteer of the year honours. Both received their awards at a recent local ceremony which also included the presentation of the emergency services medal to several RFS volunteers. More specifically a Queensland Fire and Emergency services spokesperson said Ms Hodgkinson received her accolade for “outstanding compassion, support, commitment

and diligence to the Irvinebank Rural Fire Brigade and the pivotal role she played in obtaining grants for the construction of the station." Ms Hodgkinson also received the award for the “successful consultation with the area office for the allocation of the first brigade appliance to allow the brigade to provide critical and invaluable emergency service delivery to the community." Mr Degnian was recognised

for “outstanding compassion, support, commitment and diligence to the Tinaroo Rural Fire Brigade as Third Officer and operational excellence providing critical and invaluable emergency service delivery to the community." QLD fire said the accolades are significant achievements for volunteers, with nominations received by their peers wishing to recognise their outstanding achievements and going above and beyond in normal duties.

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Taskforce to address youth crime issues

Mareeba Shire Council has made the call to start self-insuring a number of their own buildings and facilities.

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Council moves to self-insure

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MAREEBA Shire Council has made the gutsy decision to stop ensuring their facilities through a third party in a bid to keep the hundreds of thousands of dollars they pay for insurance, local The motion was passed at MSC’s July council meeting to begin self-insuring their own facilities, placing an equivalent amount to the typical annual premium into a self-insurance reserve. Other council insurance policies such as public liability, motor vehicle cover, professional indemnity will be maintained, the decision will take affect in the 2021/22 financial year.

Currently in the 2021/22 financial year, council is paying around $335,076.26 to a third party for their facilities which includes toilet blocks, council chambers and some community halls that are not currently leased. Leased properties such as the PCYC halls and the Leagues Club operate with their own insurance Now Council will be putting approximately $300,000 a year into the reserve which has the potential to fluctuate depending on annual reviews. MSC CEO Peter Franks said that due to the rise in insurance premiums and the continuing low rate on incidents, council made the call to self-insure.

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“We’ve had no claims on our facilities in the past seven years,” she said. “We pay nearly $400,000 a year to an insurance company to insure. “Because the risk is so low council has made the decision to take that money and put it into a reserve. “On the basis that hopefully we don’t have an incident, in a few years’ time we will have sufficient money in the reserve if something happens.” The reasoning behind council’s decision to move away from third party insurance was born from the continual increase of insurance premiums, and the low-level history of insurance claims and risk over the years.

Self-insurance may seem like a good idea on paper to stop pulling money out of the community and giving it to a third party, however the point of insurance is to act as a safety net. Someone may go their whole lives without making a claim on their car, home or contents insurance, but if people knew they wouldn’t take out a claim, they would never insure. Just in case something does happen, you are not left suddenly stranded without a car or a home. Until Council can secure a sizeable insurance reserve to cover the possibility of damages, they are floating in open water without a paddle.

THE troublesome issue of juvenile and youth crime offending in Mareeba will be addressed when the Mareeba taskforce convenes for the first time early next month. Local business, industry, government and community services representatives combine to make up the taskforce with the group to work through a number of agenda items including local juvenile and youth crime matters when the taskforce sits on September 6. A Council spokesperson confirmed the “Mareeba Taskforce is a joint initiative of the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce and Mareeba Shire Council to continue to promote Mareeba's prosperity and wellbeing.” “It is a means of bringing business, industry, community service and government agency representatives together to discuss and try and find ways to address the big issues for economic growth and community wellbeing.” The need for the taskforce to discuss and address juvenile crime issues, among other matters comes after a recent spate of crimes allegedly committed by youth of-

fenders in Mareeba. That includes a fire to a business, a morning robbery at a local pet shop and repeated vandalism to the cenotaph on Byrnes St. “Addressing youth crime is something that affects the whole community,” a Council spokesperson said. “It is recognised that the best results are achieved when social services, business, industry and government are involved in addressing and promoting actions to address the numerous underlying causes of this, as well as promoting preventative measures.” Another key aspect of the taskforce is to provide external stakeholders an opportunity to engage with the Mareeba community on key issues. Other important issues expected to be discussed in further taskforce meetings, among others, may include COVID recovery, grants and funding opportunities, investment attraction, community safety, youth justice issues and the needs of families with vulnerable children, housing, education, active recreation and sports and addressing disadvantage.

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Calls for new ambulance

Emergency trauma transport Nurse Julie Wyburn has retired after more than two decades as a trauma transport nurse.

A VETERAN ex-nurse who spent nearly 30 years in the back of ambulances saving lives has reiterated the need for Atherton Ambulance Station to acquire a new 519 dual stretcher ambulance for emergency service personnel to do their jobs effectively and safely across the Tablelands. Julie Wyburn who recently retired after 28 years as an Atherton Trauma transport nurse said the dual stretcher ambulance currently in use is unreliable, regularly breaks down and is not fit for purpose in emergency situations. “Atherton Hospital provides an amazing service for our community,” the veteran ex nurse said. “But it is seriously under resourced. We should keep lobbying for more equipment, staff and especially a new automatic double stretcher ambulance.” Ms Wyburn said the acquisition of a double stretcher ambulance would provide peace of mind for drivers and nurses. Atherton Ambulance station currently houses five acute ambulances and one patient transport bus. In recent days The Express has learned Atherton Ambulance Station will in fact acquire a new 519 double stretcher ambulance, perhaps as early to midnext year, depending upon its construction timeline and other factors.

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For nearly three decades Emergency trauma transport Nurse Julie Wyburn was tasked with treating patients on the run who required urgent and immediate care. That included ensuring she stabilized a patient’s condition during a regularly rushed commute from Atherton to Cairns Base Hospital’s emergency department. Incredibly, the tireless, selfless and now former employee spent 20 of her 28 years in the role on call 24-7 – an incredible act of commitment, reliability

and durability from a woman who estimates she travelled roughly 3.3 million kilometres inside the back of ambulances during her nearly 30 years on the job. “I will miss the Ambulance drivers that I worked with,” Ms Wyburn said, who clocked up nearly 60 years of service as a practicing nurse. “They are such a great bunch of people or as I like to think of them caring, cooperative problem solvers.” “Some of those trips were really scary medically, but we

would work it out together. “Atherton Hospital accident and emergency staff are wonderful. I could always count on them.” Prior to moving to Atherton in 1993 Ms Wyburn was a midwife at a few Sydney hospitals. “I knew I wanted to be a nurse from the age of 10,” she said. “One day I caught the train to Sydney Hospital and asked the matron if I could be a nurse, she said, ‘come back when you’re 16’, So I did and I’ve been nursing since I graduated in 1967.” The veteran nurse said she now plans to enjoy more time in the garden, join Yungaburra CWA and improve her bridge game.

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‘Tell em’ they’re dreamin’

Yungaburra woman pleas case to stay at van park contested debate Councillors, in a tight 4-3 carried decision, voted in favour of salvaging Yungaburra Memorial Hall – for the meantime – after it received an 11th hour reprieve. The hall’s stay of execution under the approved motion of “that Council acknowledges Yungaburra Memorial Hall has reached towards the end of its life as a community asset and that its removal be postponed for annual assessment” was a welcomed result for local community groups. Yungaburra Association Inc volunteers and officials from Tablelands Folk Festival played key roles in presenting formidable reasons why the aging hall shouldn’t face current demolition. Folk Festival officials said the annual festival generates close to $1M for the Tablelands region and it utilizes the hall throughout the event. In Atherton the Tablelands Visitor Centre looks set for future relocation. In a carried 5-2 motion Councillors agreed that the centre requires relocation, and as such Priors Creek was endorsed as the preferred location, while in the same motion Council will “Endorse (the) development of a concept draft design and costings for a new visitor info centre, as part of the broader Priors creek project.” Lastly, Cr Bilney and Cr

Clifton have thanked colleagues for their support after Mayor Rod Marti said no action will be taken against the pair following complaints made against them stemming back to November last year. “In weighing up the circumstances surrounding the complaints it is the Mayor’s view the Councillors acted in good faith in attempting to allay concerns of other constituents,” Mr Marti said. “It is the Mayor’s view that the journey and rigors of the

investigation for both Councillors have made them more selfaware and insightful. “There is valuable learning to be gained from the investigation journey itself which in this case the Mayor considers aptly and fairly matches the complaint. “The mayor further suggests that Councillors’ engagement with the community was not intended to override/supersede a resolution, rather to complement it and all Councillors have learnt from this experience.”

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Lakeside Caravan Park resident Jenny Sadar presents her case to TRC Councillors during a recent ordinary meeting in Ravenshoe.

BY MICHAEL WARREN IN SCENES somewhat reminiscent of classic Aussie movie “The Castle” a local woman says “tell em’ they’re dreaming”, if they think she’ll be forced to move from her permanent and humble digs at a picturesque caravan park on the Tablelands. Yungaburra resident Jenny Sadar and a host of her neighbours have spent the past month considering all options after being left shocked upon receiving individual written directives from Tablelands Regional Council advising them they must vacate their current premises by August 31. Ms Sadar owns her current MDTA dwelling and has lived and occupied site 13 at Lakeside Caravan Park for the past 10 years. Other residents have lived at the park for over 25 years. Ms Sadar has also paid years of rent for the land her dwelling sits on, however Council intends to put the park under commercial tender leaving the longtime resident fearful she’ll be left homeless in less than a month. A “Notice to leave form” letter addressed to Ms Sadar on June 22 by TRC CEO Gary Rinehart and obtained by The Express states that on October 29, 2020 Council made a decision at its ordinary meeting

regarding the future tenancy direction of the Lakeside Motor Inn and Caravan Park service. The letter added “In accordance with Council’s resolution, enclosed is a “notice to leave” form, please note the vacate date is August 31.” The letter also drew Ms Sadar’s attention to item two of the building approval general condition: “If the buildings or structures are not removed to the satisfaction of Council, Council or its contractor may complete the removal of works at a cost borne by the holder/occupier of the site with a minimum of two weeks notice from Council or lessee.” In total residents of 13 dwellings on the site have been asked to move and relocate their homes from the caravan park. Five of those are permanent homes, while the other seven are privately owned/holiday homes. Ms Sadar said the potential upheaval and relocation of her home would cost upwards of $16000, funds the resident said, she simply doesn’t have. Speaking before Council members at the latest TRC ordinary meeting in Ravenshoe just days ago Ms Sadar, during a powerful and emotional deputation delivered an impassioned plea urging Council to show compassion, empathy and to reconsider their decision. “We all have different cir-

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cumstances around work, health and life in general,” Ms Sadar said during her address to TRC Councillors. “We do not want to leave but at the very least we propose a period of not less than six months which would allow us all to take the steps necessary, for us, individually.” During business without notice the issue was again raised in which Lakeside Caravan dwelling owners appeared to receive a temporary and minor reprieve. A draft motion that Council “Authorise the CEO to approve extensions of time of up to 12 months to vacate premise” and “Authorise the CEO to reduce and waive Council fees and charges (e.g. dumping fees), where the CEO is satisfied that the payment of such fees and charges would cause financial hardship was carried 6-1.” During a mammoth near four and a half-hour Council meeting which finished close to 2pm local time there was a clear and collective audible gasp from the packed public gallery when the Lakeside Caravan group witnessed Deputy Mayor Cardew raise his hand against the motion. Moving forward all owners must now each apply for an extension of their “notice to leave” request with each case to be individually assessed Tablelands Regional Council. Meantime, in another hotly

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Young mothers Sophie White, Emma Peverill and Megan Wyatt are all concerned about the future of the Herberton Daycare.

Currently within Herberton there is only one childcare provider who has been privately operating for over 14 years. Now due to the increase in costs associated with running the service they have chosen not to reapply for their lease and no other suitable tenders were put forward. Emma Peverill and other young mothers from the Herberton community have stated that without the childcare service, many will be forced to move out of the town. “Saying this service is extremely important is an under-

statement, there are families that will have to move,” she said. “Which will affect businesses, the state and high school, a lot is depending on this little facility to keep going. “A daycare is like number one on a mother’s checklist, if I was going to move somewhere I want to know if there is a school, afterschool care, holiday care, and that’s what this facility provided.” At the recent TRC general council meeting council passed a motion to extend the timeframe for the current lease until

December 31 to help ease the burden on the community. The current providers have agreed to continue running the service until December 10 which coincides with the end of the current school year. One of the alternatives on the cards is the establishment of a not-for-profit kindergarten and/or childcare association that would be operated by a parent committee. This option is the most viable and the one that is currently being pursued Emma and other young mothers in Herberton. “We need to form a com-

mittee and we can’t move forward in anyway shape or form until we have this committee,” Emma said. “We need people to step up to fill the roles of president, vice president and so on. “We’re not even allowed to even try these next steps until the committee is formed.” If you are concerned about the future of Herberton and are looking for a way to help or want to be a part of the committee please email your interest to futureofherbertondaycare@ gmail.com

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Mareeba’s ANZ bank set to close Mareeba’s ANZ Bank branch is set to close early next year.

BY MICHAEL WARREN MAREEBA’S loyal ANZ customers face driving to Atherton or even Cairns in the coming months if they wish to do their face-to-face banking in the wake of the major bank announcing plans to close its Byrnes St branch early next year. In a surprise development local customers received an email over the past few days informing them the bank will cease to operate in Mareeba from Janu-

ary 12, 2022. The bank however has plans to leave a Smart ATM in Mareeba, so customers can perform the same transactions they would normally do inside a branch including making withdrawals and depositing cheques and banknotes. “We have notified customers personally about the closure and have let them know about all the alternatives available to them, including specialist teams on the ground in their region

that can help,” ANZ General Manager for Queensland, Jacqueline Auf der Maursa told The Express. “We have provided a closure period of about six months to allow time for us to work with our customers on alternative banking methods, including online banking, mobile lenders and phone banking. “In recent years, we have seen significant changes in how people use online and digital options to do a broad range of

things, including watching live sport, ordering groceries or doing their banking. “In the last year alone, 70 per cent of our customers preferred digital banking options and many of our few remaining passbook-only customers have been choosing to use debit cards for the first time. “Of those customers whose home branch is Mareeba, just 7 per cent use in-branch transactions to do their banking. People aren’t using branches like they used to. “Despite many people changing their own banking habits, we realise the transition will be more challenging for some customers, particularly in certain rural or remote locations, which is why we have a dedicated team to help them. “ANZ has a dedicated team that proactively calls elderly and vulnerable customers in areas where branches are closing to help them set up and navigate the ANZ App. The team also assists them with other options including phone banking and accessing bank cheques via internet banking.” Ahead of the impending closure the bank said it has factored in the future requirements of its current Mareeba employees and regular local business customers. “For our business customers we have relationship bankers that will continue to visit them at their locations and we have mobile lenders to help customers with their home loan needs where it is most convenient for them,” Ms Auf der Maursa said.

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ping and doing business locally with our community,” Mr Portella said. “If we have to travel to Cairns or another town to conduct our business and weekly banking, then it’s not viable for us. “I’m sure there are numerous other businesses that would have the same problem, so our only alternative is to switch banks. “ANZ is one of the big four, (banks) how long will it be before the other three make similar decisions? “Where does that leave us as a community?”.

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Businesses urged to tap into grants MAREEBA businesses are being encouraged to tap into grants, mentoring and support programs available under the Federal Government’s AusIndustry program. Guest speakers Renee Chilton, AusIndustry’s Townsville-based regional manager, and Graham Bell, a growth facilitator with the Entrepreneurs’ Programme, addressed the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce business lunch on Tuesday, July 27, outlining the services offered under the program and upcoming grant opportunities. Mr Bell said AusIndustry provided support to rebuild and grow business, commercialise new ideas and develop and implement new innovative solutions. “There are unique opportunities available that haven’t existed in the past,” Mr Bell said. “But you need to be brave, and willing to plan for the future which is really difficult to do. “No-one would have predicted what would have happened in 2021, so it’s not a matter of not planning but planning to get an idea of what you would like 2022 to be.”

Mr Bell, who is based in Cairns, is one of 135 growth facilitators engaged under the programme. He works with clients to identify areas for improvement, conduct a financial benchmark and develop a roadmap for growth. He said in the wake of the COVID pandemic, business scalability was important. “One of the key things at the moment is that business goes up and down,” Mr Bell said. “There are opportunities, however, it’s important to understand how flexible the business is – in being able to scale up and scale back.” Ms Chilton said AusIndustry offered support and services for a range of business needs, many of which are tied to grant programs. This includes new grant program called the Northern Australia Development Program, details of which are yet to be released. Ms Chilton said the program was aimed at projects that scale and diversify business and industries across northern Australia, and she encouraged businesses to prepare investment or business plans to take advantage of the grant program.

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Community Bank board appoints new directors RAVENSHOE-Gulf Country Community Enterprises Limited (RGCCEL) has appointed two new Directors to its Board and accepted the resignation of current Chair and Treasurer, Stirling Tavener. “Following their elections on Monday, July 19, RGCCEL is pleased to welcome Lara Wilde and Des Scanlon to the Board of Ravenshoe-Gulf Country Community Enterprises Limited,” a spokesperson told The Express. “Current Directors Anne Vosoba and Melanie Wilson will remain on the Board, and we look forward to continuing to work in partnership with Bendigo Bank to deliver community outcomes. “RGCCEL and Bendigo Bank recognise and acknowledge the important role Mr Tavener played in the growth and development of Community Bank Ravenshoe-Gulf Country, and we would like to sincerely thank him for his dedicated service.

“We would also like to express our gratitude to members of the Ravenshoe-Gulf Country community for their attendance at the recent Community Forum at the Ravenshoe RSL Club, which stimulated positive and constructive discussions regarding the future direction of Community Bank Ravenshoe-Gulf Country.” The spokesperson confirmed the Board and the Bank are currently working to prepare and deliver a new strategic plan for the future development of Community Bank Ravenshoe-Gulf Country, which will address how Bendigo Bank can better support staff, customers, shareholders, and local communities. “Bendigo Bank and its Community Partners take very seriously the role we play in local communities and we are proud to service, and support the wider communities of Far North Queensland,” the spokesperson said.

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Strawberry season here to stay BY SALLY TURLEY

IT'S STRAWBERRY time again on the Tablelands, and the good news is, that this year, it is not going to end. Shaylee Strawberries may have been closed for months, but they certainly haven't been idle. Huge changes have occurred in the region's favourite fruit outlet and those changes have been made with the local public in mind. For 30 years people have been flocking to Shaylee during the annual harvest to indulge in fresh berries, strawberry jam and ice-cream. But business owners, Joe and Alice Barletta wanted more for their customers and have spent a lot of time and money converting their place from a "Grab and go" drive through, to a destination, where patrons can come in, stay a while and enjoy all that is on offer. Capitalising on their view onto luscious strawberry fields framed by the spectacular series of 350,000 year old volcanic cinder cones, known as the "Seven Sisters," the Barletta's

have built a brand new contemporary, casual, dine in cafe with an extended menu. "We took over the business at the end of the 2018 season and had realized tourists weren't spending the time at Shaylee, that they were spending at other local attractions, because the only sit down area was impacted at times by wind and rain," Joe Barletta said . "We started the renovations late last year and they are almost complete now. The cafe is open for tourists and locals to come and enjoy out of the weather dining, seven days a week, from 9am to 4pm. The new menu includes a wide variety of gelatos and sorbets, coffees and teas as well as gourmet toasties, croissants and quiches for lunch and brownies, muffins, muesli pots, fruit salads and scones baked fresh by qualified pastry chef, Stephanie, for those in-between times. "The "pick your own" experience, which has always been very well received by the public, is only a couple of weeks

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away now. We are running about a month behind schedule this year because our Victorian supplier's harvest was held up a month by the weather," Mr Barletta said. With strawberry stocks selling out most days, the pressure is on the 50,000 young plants in Shaylee's two paddocks, to supply customer demand for one of the planets healthiest and most attractive fruits. The first fruit to ripen each spring, strawberries are packed with vitamins, fibre, and antioxidants. They are a sodiumfree, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie food, and are a good source of manganese and potassium. For hefty health benefits, including potentially improved heart and brain health, reduced risk of some cancers, and better management of type 2 diabetes, it is recommended that individuals eat a serving of eight strawberries a day. And if those eight strawberries happen to be mixed through a cold, creamy gelato, all the better.

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Glorious vistas of strawberry fields front the 350,000 year old volcanic Seven Sisters and right, the new dine-in Shaylee Cafe.

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Region's newest tourist attraction set to hold official grand opening

Investigators have spent the past week combing the scene for clues and evidence to determine how the fire started.

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Talaroo Hot Springs has enjoyed good tourist numbers since its soft opening to the public on June 26.

BY MICHAEL WARREN THE formal opening of an exciting new tourist attraction situated along the Savannah Way near Mt Surprise is just days away with a ceremony to be held to mark the special occasion. Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development Michael Healy MP will be on hand to publicly declare Talaroo Hot Springs open on Friday, August 13. The morning event will also

be an opportunity for guests and attendees to sample the delights of Talaroo, which will include a short, elevated boardwalk tour over the Hot Springs and surrounds and a soak in the magical healing waters. Talaroo has enjoyed steady visitor numbers since its soft opening to the public on June 26. “Things are going very well; the feedback for the tours, in particular, has been fantastic,” a Talaroo spokesperson told The Express.

“Our initial visitors have really appreciated the opportunity to hear the Ewamian story and to learn lots of really interesting information about at the Springs. “It makes the whole experience so much more meaningful than just taking a look at the Springs without any context and history.” The Hot Springs tours are accessible by doing a 45-minute ranger guided tour, which among other things shares stories about Talaroo’s history,

geology, ecology of the springs and contemporary work of Ewamian rangers. In the future guests will also be able to explore other parts of the Talaroo Station property, including the Einasleigh River and will be provided with a mud map on arrival showing accessible areas. Guests will be able to stay in powered or unpowered sites with future plans to offer glamping tents and self-contained cabins. Talaroo will be a dog friendly attraction.

INVESTIGATORS continue to comb through the burnt remains of both Hort St Cafe and Floral Magic in search of evidence to determine what triggered the blaze that caused both businesses to burn to the ground in the early hours of last Friday morning. Detective Senior Sergeant and Officer-in-Charge of The Tablelands CIB Brett Devine told The Express early last week that initial investigations suggested “that at this stage the fire doesn’t appear suspicious”, however that viewpoint is subject to change if contradictory evidence is uncovered. Just days ago Mareeba Police Senior Sergeant and Officer in Charge Derek Garner echoed Mr Devine’s comments. “Nothing much has changed

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Know your Quad bike laws BY KRISTYN KNOX

QUAD bikes are an important piece of machinery for many farmers in our region, but they also come with risks. They can be unstable on anything but flat terrain, and when travelling on an incline, there’s a risk of the bike tipping over. When quad bikes roll, they roll on top of the person, crushing arms and legs, and causing catastrophic spinal injuries. In the most tragic cases, they can kill. Having acted for a number of people who have been badly injured by quad bikes in our region, in my view, quad bikes are the most dangerous piece of equipment when it comes to injuries and deaths on farms. According to Safe Work Australia, last year there were 24 quad bike fatalities, of which nine occurred in Queensland. A number of new Australian standards have been introduced in recent years with the aim of reducing the risk of quad bike fatality or injury. These include requiring all

new and imported second-hand quad bikes to have a clearly visible rollover warning label and display the angle at which it tips onto two wheels. In addition, from October this year all general use quad bikes must be fitted with an operator protection device or have one fitted into its design. If you’re running a farm business, it’s your responsibility to ensure the safety and welfare of your employees and visitors to the site. This includes familiarising yourself with the new safety standards and making sure your operations are compliant. It’s also worth thinking carefully about whether a quad bike is the right vehicle for the job or if there are safer alternatives. If you are using quad bikes, make sure they’re safe to use and maintained regularly, and that riders have the proper instruction and training to use them safely. This should include practical training on the terrain where the bike will be used, especially if there are rocky, steep or uneven North Queensland’s Leading Automotive & Industrial Cooling System Specialist. A Family Owned Local Business with over 35 Years experience!

surfaces involved. Remember too that overloading a quad bike, or inappropriate towing, can significantly change its handling and stability, and increase the potential for roll over. Never allow children to ride adult-sized quad bikes, and make sure all riders wear personal protective equipment, including approved helmets, gloves and eye protection. Helmets are mandatory on roads, but we’d encourage all quad bike riders to get in the habit of wearing them whenever they are using a quad bike, including on private property. It could protect you from a serious head or brain injury. It might even save your life.

Kristyn Knox is a lawyer and heads Maurice Blackburn’s Tablelands office. This legal information is general in nature and should not be regarded as specific legal advice. If you have a legal question you would like Kristyn to answer you can contact her at kknox@mauriceblackburn.com.au

Millaa Millaa and Butchers Creek students recently learnt about road safety.

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FOR nearly two decades Warren Burton has been putting smiles on the faces of strangers and locals from across the country with his funny and wacky scarecrows outside his Kennedy Highway property on the outskirts of Mareeba. People may not know the name Warren Burton, but they certainly recognise his family of scarecrows parked outside his property, often changing with the weather and commenting on important events in the community or wider world. The family of scarecrows would often relay important, uplifting and warm messages to the many motorists and visitors along the highway. Before moving to the famous Kennedy Highway property

its climate for Warren’s health, Warren decided that Jake looked quite lonely, hence Jake’s family was born, his wife, children and even some cousins. “It all started from Warren just wanting to put a smile on someone’s face and brighten their day,” Nyree said. “We never expected that they would grow so popular and have such a profound impact. “We even had a float in the downtown parade every year.” When Jake and his family were abducted, truckies from up and down the coast were searching frantically from the cape to Brisbane for the scarecrow family. Now Warren has said goodbye to his Kennedy Highway property in favour for a small cattle property on Tinaroo Creek Road.

“It all started from Warren just wanting to put a smile on someone’s face and brighten their day” Warren and his wife Nyree had a cattle property near Butchers Creek, the place where it all started, where Jake, his first scarecrow was born. “I was coming home from work one day and on the verandah there was this man leaning on the door so I parked in the shed, and I wouldn’t get out of my car,” Nyree said. “I rang Warren and he said ‘oh that’s my friend Jake’ but I still wasn’t moving. “Then he came and told me it was his scarecrow so that was his very first one.” After choosing Mareeba and

“We’ve 'downsized' from five acres to 145 acres but we’ve gone from busy plant stall to cows which don’t require as much work I’m hoping,” Nyree said. “Cattle was his first love and the only time he never had cattle was when we were living on the highway. “He’s always had them and animals are good for people, good therapy.” Jake and his family have potential plans to visit the upcoming Tolga Scarecrow Festival if they can make time in their busy schedules.

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Warren Burton has been putting smiles on the faces of locals and travellers for nearly 20 years with his scarecrows – Jake, Lucy and family.

The scarecrows often got involved with community events including the Cardiac Challenge.

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Last straw for plastics IN JUST under a month single use plastics will be outlawed in Queensland prohibiting the sale of common plastic items such as knives, forks, food containers and more. The Single-use Plastics Ban brings Queensland in line with both South Australia and the ACT who enforced the ban earlier in the year. Come September 1, the sale of single-use plastic straws, stirrers, plates and bowls, cutlery and takeaway food containers and cups will no longer be prohibited unless you are an exempt business. Hospitals, dental and medical clinics, pharmacies, aged care facilities, medical suppliers or other clinics or facilities that provide health or disability care are exempt from the new ban. Minister for the Environment Meaghan Scanlon said that this ban is a step in the right direc-

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tion in reducing plastic waste. “Plastic pollution is spoiling our streets and parks, escaping into our ocean and waterways and killing our iconic wildlife,” she said. “Half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once and then thrown away and that litter is destroying our environment. “We’ve already seen the enormous benefits of the singleuse plastic shopping bag ban, with litter surveys showing a 70 per cent reduction in not just lightweight plastic shopping bag litter, but all plastic bag litter since the ban began on 1 July 2018.” To find out exactly just what items are banned as part of the new ban and how you can find alternatives head to the Queensland Government website for more information.

Commemorating VP Day on the Tablelands Men’s Shed install new IN COMMEMORATION of the 76th Victory in the Pacific Day (VP Day), Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) will unveil eight plaques in honour of those who served at the Rocky Creek Memorial Park. VP Day marks the day Japan surrendered its forces and therefore ended World War II. TRC Mayor Rod Marti said that the ceremony will recog-

nise many locals who served our country. “On the Tablelands, we remember the local men and women who served and those who were based on the Tablelands during WWII at a ceremony at Rocky Creek War Memorial Park,” he said. “This year is the 76th anniversary of victory in the Pacific and we’ll be dedicating seven

individual and one unit plaques during the ceremony as well as recognising Australian War Animals. “We’ll also be unveiling new signs about the area when it was a military hospital, and about wartime transport, war artists and other features of the site.” Guest speaker, World War II veteran Phil English OAM who

25 years of mental health support in rural Far North THE Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) is celebrating 25 years of dedicated mental health, taking up 10,00012,000 calls a year in rural and regional Queensland that are mental health related. After being endorsed by a Commonwealth-funded feasibility study and was originally delivered by clinical psychologist Robert Williams in 1996. Today, RFDS consists of more than 30 staff members now to facilitate the mental health team of call.

RFDS Outback Mental Health Clinical Lead, Dr Tim Driscoll said that over time, the stigma with mental health has decreased and they have continued to see more people, particularly men, utilising the service. “One of the biggest changes we’ve witnessed over the past 25 years is the readiness for people to acknowledge mental health concerns and actively do something to address them,” he said. “We’ve seen a lot of highprofile people such as celeb-

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served in the Royal Australian Airforce will also be attending to pay respects. The ceremony will take place at Rocky Creek Memorial Park at 9am on Sunday, August 15 with limited camping for self-contained vehicles in the neighbouring rest area. Anyone with flu-like symptoms is asked to stay home and pay respects on another day.

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Nominate a local hero you know

100 years for Hazel HAZEL Houlihan was born in Mareeba in 1921, now 100 years on she has celebrated her 100th birthday surrounding by her children, their children and even their children. Among the usual letters received when turning 100, Hazel got a special surprise receiving an autographed picture from Andre Rieu, a world-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor.

Hazel Houlihan (far right) celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends. Tablelanders have been encouraged to nominate a local public service hero as part of the annual Everyday Hero awards.

TABLELANDERS have been encouraged to identify and nominate deserving Queensland frontline and public service personnel for the annual QBANK Everyday Hero Awards. The yearly event recognises and celebrates the hard work, dedication and exceptional service Queensland Frontline and Public Service workers provide for their local communities, including those that serve across the Tablelands. The six award categories include Achievement, Ownership, Dedication, Working Together, Excellence and the Young Everyday Hero Award. More broadly people like Croydon Police Officer Sue Wieland demonstrate what the awards are all about. During the thick of COVID the local town of Croydon experienced a parvovirus outbreak that took the lives of multiple local dogs. Without access to a local vet and COVID restrictions not allowing the travelling vet to come to town and set up in their usual clinic, Ms Wieland along with her dedicated team, decided to utilise the open-air area at

the police station as a temporary pop-up veterinary clinic. With the police station providing a COVID safe facility, Sergeant Wieland contacted the travelling vet to travel more than 400kms to the town to set up clinic in the station where they facilitated the treatment of more than 30 dogs. “Police are called upon to take rapid action to help the community and that is exactly what we did,” Sergeant Wieland said. “Dogs are a part of our community and we needed to do what we could to support them. It was heartbreaking to see so many pets dying or becoming ill, so we are just so thankful that in the midst of COVID, we were able to make something positive happen.” For Sergeant Sue Wieland’s hard work and display of incredible dedication to community engagement, she has been nominated for a QBANK Everyday Heroes Award. Nominate your local everyday hero from the Tablelands before August 13 at www. qbank.com.au/communityproud/everyday-heroes-awards

Interest new talk on feral cats in FNQ Locals in the Wet Tropics are invited to a presentation held by TKMG about feral cats in the region.

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MAJORITY of Tablelands locals have encountered feral cats in the region, and the Tree Kangaroo and Mammal Group (TKMG) are hosting a talk to inform participants on the pests' on August 5 at the Malanda Hotel. The talk will be hosted by Tom Bruce PhD from James Cook University who has been investigating the ecology of feral cats in the Wet Tropics and hopes to further examine them further. "While feral cats have been well studied in more arid parts of Australia, and their role in decimating populations of in-

sects, reptiles, birds and small mammals is well known, less is known about their activities in the Wet Tropics,” he said. The presentation will discuss how the pest has become a large factor in the decrease of native small mammals and birds. Dr Bruce will present camera-trap surveys that he has undertaken across the Wet Tropics to answer the publics questions about feral cat distribution. Members of the public are invited to join TKMG for this presentation at the Malanda Hotel on August 5 at 7:30pm with COVID regulations applying.

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Little minds delivering fresh produce to the community

The Dimbulah Community Kindy has set up its fresh produce stall in front of Camp 64 Cafe.

BY ELLIE FINK THE little minds of Dimbulah Community Kindy have opened their first fruit, vegetable and plant stall outside Camp 64 Cafe as it’s yearly project in order to keep the start of their education flourishing. The kindergartens committee president Nellie Lane said that the kindy relies on the community's ongoing support to keep standing strong. “Our kindy relies on donations to operate and every year we do a fundraiser to help keep us going,” she said.

“We have approached a few businesses and so far TRACQS has donated our stall completely free of charge and Girle’s Signs have donated our stall’s signage. “We are asking the community if they have any leftover produce to kindly donate it to us to sell to the community.” As well as supporting the kindy and its future, the stall will also promote healthy eating to the students and the wider Dimbulah community and those passing through. “We focus a lot on healthy eating and where our food comes from, so this is a way to

also help educate their minds as well,” Ms Lane said. “We also hope that this will help people get involved when it comes to donating and we hope to have people supporting us and purchasing fresh produce. “Our kindy really does rely on this, and in our town kindy is an important start to our child’s education and we want to keep that going.” To visit the Dimbulah Community Kindy Kids stall, visit them at the front of Camp 64 Cafe at 45 Raleigh Street, Dimbulah.

St Joseph's Catholic Church celebrated 90 years last month with many locals attending the 2pm mass and afternoon tea.

Faith at St Joseph's Church standing strong for 90 years MORE than 300 members of the St Joseph’s Catholic Church gathered together at the end of last month in celebration of the historic building's 90th anniversary. The church was built during the Great Depression by Bishop John Heavey OSA, providing Atherton tradesmen with employment during one of the hardest eras in Far Northern history. Chair of the Parish Finance

Council Tim Jackson said that he was humbled to see the community come together in celebration and prayer. “We were delighted to see such a wide cross section of our community attend the celebrations for this milestone anniversary,” he said. “Through prayer and worship we have celebrated our relationship with God with the goal of enhancing the spiritual growth of each member of our

Christian community.” The 2.00pm mass welcomed Shane Knuth MP as well as former parish priests Pat McKenna, Greg Moses, Barry Craig and Joby Jose and current parish priest Mathew Kochuveettil. During the day's events, Bishop Foley gifted a painting of St Joseph and baby Jesus from his own collection to the parish.

Calling aspiring authors and illustrators on the Tablelands ASPIRING Tablelands children’s book authors now have the opportunity to learn the art of picture books with awardwinning children’s author Aleesah Darlison. Ms Darlison, author of The Daddy Shop, The Dream Bird and Fox & Moonbeam, said that the workshop will explore picture book structure, word counts and formatting and publishing guidelines. “The workshop will help aspiring authors brainstorm ideas and get story starters to help people get started,” she said. “I have asked attendees to bring any manuscripts as well to have a look at and we will look over the requirements when it comes to publishing the book as well.

OPENS 2 AUGUST Aleesah Darlison will host a children’s book publishing workshop for aspiring local authors and illustrators.

“I am super excited to see what the Tablelands aspiring authors and illustrators have in store.” The free workshop will be held at the Atherton Library on

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The “other” Australia an avid reader of history books, I’d say (Carl) von AAs note from Member Clausewitz put it bestyour – he is Federal probably the best writer on warfare – when he said, “a people without land will look for a land without people.”

The answer to coal is green—algae!

I asked a question in the Parliament of the consequence to Australia being unable to itself if China There is not a person in defend Australia, who isn’t embargoes Australian, our petrol. If that happens, then we will have no petrol and that isn’tbecause sick anditdisgusted singleKorea, no diesel comes outat of watching Singaporeevery and South industry close down and be transferred overseas. and neither of them are going to buck China.

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Robert (Bob) Taylor of Tolga.

Olympics, Commonwealth, Winter and Para games Shine on all winners who made it to fame. Representing our nation, they all stood the test Now wearing their medals to prove their success.

In that situation, America is not goingasked to be sending us “will A leading Australian commentator me on air, petrol, it’ll be wanting the petrol for itself. And all the rest of Aus-tralia be switching away from coal by 2050, creating it is contracted out and Australia is considered absolutely jobs in alternative industries?” I said, yes it will, yes it will. harmless. Our poor troops, our naval personnel in Cairns, It will cre-ate jobs...ininTownsville, China. our army personnel they can’t move, they are just sitting ducks.

If you close down the power stations, you close down the

This the situation that me; if you draw line Port coal ismines. The jobs areworries gone, and they’ve gone toatChina, Douglas and run it down the Australian coast through where they produce the solar panels that godraw on your Sydney, downalso to Melbourne, through Adelaide and a roof.dot Then it takes down single little around Perth, youevery are left with mineral a 93 per processing cent of Australia industry.which still looks like Australia. In that map of Australia (which I call the “other Australia”), there is less Theyaneed cheap power, power from solar sells at than million people livingthe there.

Australia’s national anthem is played loud and clear. One leads with our flag, so the crowds stand and cheer. Marching the arena with heads proud and high. Let the games begin with true Aussie pride.

around $80, while the power from existing coal-fired

Those chilling words of von Clausewitz, “a people without power $20!without people,” have never rung land willstations, look for is a land truer. And if you say that it is all desert country, well three With algae pond tech, we can turn power stations into quarters of it is. But in that desert happens to be our entire zeroore emission power stations. feeds on sunlight and iron deposits, all our coal, all Algae our minerals and half of our CO2. inPacific have –plans to extend algae pond water the topBio quarter and yet there is their no one living there. technology in Cairns and on the Tablelands. If we build a dam at Hughenden we will make from it $500 The finalised algae product can be used as fertiliser, for million a year for forever and if we replicate this project five hu-man supplements, or as stock feed cattle, times in the four midǦwest towns and thefor Gulf, it willpigs, chooks etc. So the answer actually is green… green algae. generate $4.5 billion for the country and add another half a million God bless, to that area. people

If we build it now, we can get our phosphate turned into fertiliser and out through the Gulf, and add another thousand million to the economy as well as another hundred thousand to the inland population. Do this, and Australia is no longer an empty country. God bless,

ROBERT (Bob) Taylor of Tolga was sitting in his Rangeview home with his wife witnessing the extraordinary efforts of Australia’s top athletes in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, efforts that brought him to tears. Stirred on by the passion and dedication our swimmers and other athletes have shown on the world stage, Mr Taylor decided to write the ‘Green and Gold Flag’ poem. Mr Taylor has been writing poems for over 20 years, initially a child migrant from England he never has access to formal education.

Before moving to the Tablelands Mr Taylor was a Park Ranger in Western Australia where he grew up, a dream he had since first arriving in Australia. It was in Northern Australia where he fed his passion for writing while all the other young men went out, he stayed back practising on his typewriter. “Tears were flowing out my eyes watching the Olympics and the people winning,” Mr Taylor said. “It was quite exciting and emotional to watch.”

Gold hangs on green ribbons with names inscribed For the sport they played, the pride they can’t hide. Now all share the dream they have and now hold. Forever our winners of the great Green and Gold. Our Gold is bright wattle, the Green are lush leaves. These colours were chosen like a true Aussie dream. The great Southern Cross among a canopy of stars. Depicted on our flag, the world knows who we are.

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Loni Fitzpatrick and FNQ Harp Connect are hosting a magical weekend of harp playing at Quinola Lakes this coming weekend (PHOTO: Kate Nutt Photography)

THOSE with a passion for folk music in the Far North are being welcomed to enjoy the sounds of the harp with FNQ Harp Connection at their retreat style workshop coming up this weekend at Quinola Lakes. Whether you play the instrument or simply just love to listen in with endless amounts of tea, the group is welcoming all to attend for its first ever getaway. Organiser and facilitator Loni Fitzpatrick said that this retreat is a great way to engage

with others interested in the art of harp playing. “We decided to host this retreat as a way to reconnect, reengage and rejuvenate and it is a wonderful opportunity for harpists to meet, learn and simply enjoy playing our instrument,” she said. “I'm incredibly appreciative to be a part of creating such an opportunity for not only myself but harpists and personally I have found it difficult to connect in person with fellow harpists up

here in the Far North. “We’re blessed to play such a beautiful instrument that does more than meets the eye. With the current circumstances picking up an instrument like the harp is a very rewarding experience.” The retreat will be held on the Quinola Lakes in Malanda on July 30 to August 1. To be apart of the retreat, RVSP on https://fnqharpconnection. mailchimpsites.com/fnq-harpretreat

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What happens after hours at the Museum A highly successful fundraising event with a moulin rouge theme was held at the Mareeba Heritage Museum on Friday night, July 30. The sold out event was enjoyed by more than 150 guests who were treated to live entertainment, comedy tours, fire eaters and so much more. Guest from all across the region took the chance to dress up for a night out of fun and entertainment.

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ENTERTAINMENT Cultures from around the world gearing up for Multicultural Festival’s return

Milli Krauss has been involved with the Mareeba Multicultural Festival since day one, and is just as excited for this year's event.

WITH the Mareeba Multicultural festival right around the corner people from different cultures and backgrounds are getting ready to present dances, food and fun come August 28. Milli Krauss of Mareeba is one of these people, coming from a Filipino background with a German husband, Mrs Krauss knows all too well about the mixture of cultures

on display at the Multicultural Festival, having been involved since its first year. The 59-year-old has been living in Mareeba for almost 37 years, 23 of those years she has been involved with the festival assisting in her husband’s food stall with German sausages and other items. Mrs Krauss was enchanted by the Multicultural Fes-

tival and how it was able to bring together cultures from all around the world. “The festival is amazing and every year we always succeed and do well,” she said. “There are always lots of cultural food and dances for people to enjoy. “I am really looking forward to this year’s festival.”

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ENTERTAINMENT Wallaby Creek Festival back and better than ever

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CAPE York Folk Club’s Wallaby Creek Festival is back again, showcasing talent from across the country over the last week of Queensland September school holidays. The festival is held on 26 acres near Wallaby Creek in Rossville and will host three days of musicians, bands, children’s entertainment and workshops.

This year, Wallaby Creek Festival will celebrate 19 years of entertainment, with headliners including Nineteen/Twenty and Kallidad. The gates will open at 12noon on September 24 and will close up on September 26, tickets can be purchased at https://wallabycreekfestival.org.au/tickets

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ENTERTAINMENT Route 33 will rock Savannah in the Round this October in Mareeba.

Route 33 to ready to rock Mareeba this October BY MICHAEL WARREN WHEN you think of popular Australian country music duos invariably Route 33 invariably comes to mind. Route 33, consisting of band members Trent McArdle and Jock Barnes successfully merge 90s rock, with country music, to consistently deliver an easy listening sound. The band’s 2019 release ‘Coro Drive’ helped establish them as one of the hottest acts on the Australian country music scene with the album debuting as No.1 on the ARIA

Australian albums chart. Upon the release of ‘Coro Drive’, band member Trent McArdle said he was ecstatic as ever that the album was so well received by fans and critics alike. “To be in the ARIA charts both country and all genres alongside the worldwide stars that we look up to and who are the reasons we are always striving to better ourselves and the music we create is an explainable feeling,” band member Trent McArdle said. “The support we continue to get from our fans is over-

whelming and we are forever grateful.” Far North audiences will get their chance to see Route 33 in person when the band takes the stage during several appearances at the upcoming Savannah in the Round country music festival in Mareeba this October. You can catch Route 33 on Friday October 1, at the Big Top Music Hall from 10pm, Saturday, October 2, at The Bull Bar from 11.30pm and Sunday, October 3, from 11.15pm at the Big Top Music Hall.

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Cattle industry juggernaut continues to rise BY SALLY TURLEY THERE have been more cattle price records broken at the Mareeba Sale Yards this year than there have been new world swimming records set in the Tokyo Olympic pool, and last Tuesday was no exception, with two more records toppling in the store section of the sale. In a large yarding of 1339 head, a pen of three yearling store heifers owned by Arthur Westbrook sold to a new sale-yard record of 552.2c/kg. Two of the heifers averaged 125kg and the third weighed in at 105kg to deliver a top of $690.25 and an average price of $653.44/hd. A pen of six yearling steers also smashed all previous sale records when they sold for an impressive 610.2c/kg to average 126kg and $768.85/hd on behalf of S and R White of Dimbulah. These new records followed on the back of the many other records broken at sales throughout the year. Last financial year finished on a high note when the June 29 Mareeba sale recorded two new store records of 400.2c/kg for a pen of heifers and a very exciting 538.2c/ kg for Mickey bulls.

The 2021/22 financial year also got off to a strong start and kept the focus firmly on young cattle, with the July 7 sale posting a new record of 420.2c/kg for a pen of store steers. Two weeks later at the July 20 sale, another three records for Cows, Mickeys and store Heifers tumbled. Topping the draft of 504 cows was a pen that sold for 403.2c/kg, the top pen from the 192 heifers on offer recorded a new high of 550.2c/kg and a select pen of the 262 bulls yarded, reached a staggering 630.2c/kg. This upward trend has also been reflected across the total sale yard averages being recorded from week to week. The June 22 sale included a few lines of rougher cattle to average 299.8 cents across the combined yarding of 1132head and apart from a spike in the June 29 result which was due largely to a large draft of 425 record price bulls, that average has been climbing gradually ever since. The average for the July 6 yarding of 946 head came in at 346 c/kg which increased slightly to 351c/kg for the 1602 head sold on July 13; just over 361c/kg across the 1638 head auctioned on July 20 and

371.45c/kg for last week's draft of 1339 head. Is it sustainable? Queensland Rural's Livestock Specialist, Wayne Shepherd believes so. He said last week's market was fully firm with a 3-5 cent price rise for cows. Mr Shepherd said the demand was still there in the market place and he already had over 400 head booked in for the next sale. He believed the next Charters Towers sale would also be very strong. Last week's sale was down almost 300 head on the previous week and the buying panel of 4 major export buyers and 2 local processors made it hard for the small group of keen, local buyers to operate in a very strong market bringing extremely steep prices for young, quality cattle. Heavier store steers and bulls sold to highs of 494.2c/ kg and 492.2c/kg respectively, cows sold to 348.2c/kg and bigger heifers realized a top of 422.2c/kg. Prime quotes were a little more modest but still very healthy, with Local Trade Heifers and cows bringing 368 and 334c/kg, Live Export Bulls made 382c/kg and Cows and Ox for Slaughter topped at 322 and 374c/kg.

Catherine McMahon from Upper Barron was one of the keen local buyers looking for cattle at last week's sale. She had her eye on this pen of quiet young weaners, but found their sale price of $5.58/kg too far beyond her budget. Scott, Toby and Tom Walker of "White Cloud," Millaa Millaa moved to the Tablelands nine months ago from Winton and were interested to see what prices were doing at last week's sale.

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Farming like childbirth says Dr Scott BY SALLY TURLEY

AS they prepare for their second Better Beef Open Day in less than two weeks time, Mandy Scott reflects on how life has changed for her and her husband Brett over the last few years. Just five years ago the pair of health professionals were living in Ingham, running a medical practice and getting their four children through school. Then Dr Brett Scott decided to indulge his life-long dream of owning a cattle property and establishing his own stud beef herd. The couple purchased a glorious 121.4ha ex-dairy property between Millaa Millaa and Ravenshoe, when it came on the market in 2016, named it Millstream Springs and got straight into establishing their very own Brangus stud. After discussions with the highly respected Pearce family, of Telpara Hills Brangus stud, at the Tableland's Upper Barron, they purchased Telpara Miss Foundation, who went on to become the actual foundation of the newly formed "Millstream Springs" Brangus Stud. "Brett liked everything about Miss Foundation. She was a big bodied cow with excellent temperament, a good udder and was built for ease of calving. She ticked all the boxes as the ideal female for us to base our stud on," Mrs Scott said. "We had her flushed, bought a mob of embryo recipients and started an IVF program with her eggs which went on to produce a total of 30 calves. All of her female progeny have been retained as breeders in the stud and some of the bulls have already been onsold." More recently, the Scotts decided to expand into breeding Speckled Park cattle, a breed combining Angus, White Park and Teeswater Shorthorn cattle that were developed in Canada

over several decades and registered as a breed in Australia in 2007. Noted for their strong maternal characteristics, their high marbling and fertility, their polledness and their attractive markings, it was what was under the skin that interested Brett and Mandy Scott. The breed's ability to achieve dressing percentages 10% higher and up to 70% has been creating quite a buzz in the cattle industry. "We have 10 Speckled Park embryo transplant recipients due to calve in the next 4 weeks and we bought two females when we were in Rockhampton for Beef Week. One of those is also in calf and the other is rising 11 months, so the new stud will get quite a boost over the next few months," Ms Scott said. As an urban South Australian, who trained as a nurse in Townsville, managed a medical practice in Ingham, was in the middle of raising 4 children and had never been near cattle in her life, Ms Scott admits the transition into property management was quite a challenging one. "I was afraid of cattle, but we had invested everything we had into this property, so somebody had to be here. I have had cold, rainy days where everything goes wrong from burst water pipes to a randy bull swimming the dam to get to girls in the ET paddock and the key breaking off in the tractor, while trying to slash a paddock and the mower blades becoming completely blocked after accidentally hitting a tarpaulin." When Mandy contacted Brett to seek advice on any of these situations, he had one nugget of wisdom to help her through her day – "It's like childbirth, you'll figure it out!" While character building in the long term, this was not exactly the response she was looking for. But five years on, after many lonely, frustrating days and end-

THE third annual Tablelands Better Beef Open Day is set to feature an array of elite seedstock with stud and herd bulls as well as females on display and for sale. The 13 studs in 2021 will open their gates at the same time on Sunday, August 15 which will allow visitors to plan their day in accordance with their preferred stud choices. The Better Beef Open Day has been loosely modelled on other, similar events, across the country. Event organisers are expecting a bumper turnout with last year’s crowds doubling in size compared to the event’s inaugural event. “We were pleasantly surprised how many people turned out in year one but we were blown away by the numbers last year,” President Nick Trompf said.

Mandy Scott enjoys working with cattle, especially ones like Miss Midnight Magic. This daughter of TH Miss Foundation 468L9 and Hollywood of Salacao23A53 is all class.

less challenges, Ms Scott said she has grown to love life on the land and would not choose to leave it and return to the medical world. With Brett catching up on medical training most weekends, she is handling preparations for the Open Day in her stride. Millstream Springs currently have two Brangus bulls ready for sale, Millstream Springs Bon Jovi Q4, born July 2019, is destined for sale in Rockhampton unless someone desperately wants him during the open day. Ms Scott said Bon Jovi, son of Telpara Hills Real McCoy 920J19 was a head turner and the type of bull they would want in their stud if he was not genetically related. In line with their current 80's rock star theme, the other bull, Millstream Springs Def Leppard Q5 is by Mr Newblood 50H, out of Miss Foundation 468L9. Weighing in at 900kg, the polled sire , born July 2019 displays good heavy bone, great temperament, structural correctness and has impressive EBV's for purchasers consideration. In addition to the bulls on

offer, Ms Scott said they would again be presenting a line of 20 Brangus/Brangus cross steers which should average from 250-350kg and which would be weighed closer to the day. "We have both Brangus stud and Brangus commercial sires available and plan to do the same with the Speckled Park stud, having the first of those bulls available for sale in late 2022," Ms Scott said.

Tablelands studs set for Open Day

Millstream Springs Q9 Night Ranger will be on display at the open day next month and Mandy and Brett will have semen from him on sale for interested buyers.

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CLUB NEWS

With Mareeba Rotary

Rotarians serve to change lives

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I'm not busking... 2021–22 Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta of the Rotary Club of Calcutta-Mahanagar, West Bengal, has urged Rotarians worldwide to become more involved in service projects. Mehta revealed the 2021–22 Presidential theme, Serve to Change Lives, to incoming district governors at the virtual Rotary International Assembly, speaking about how caring for and serving others is the best way to live because it changes not only other people’s lives, but also our own. Participating in service projects changed Mehta as a person and made him empathize more with others. Some of the poor conditions he saw in rural communities in India strengthened his commitment to service. “I truly understood the plight of my brethren. Rotary kindled the spark within me to look beyond myself and embrace humanity,” he said. Rotary Mareeba members travelled to Townsville in March to celebrate the 2020–21 Rotary year, the Centenary of Rotary in Australia and New Zealand, and to demonstrate that ‘Together We Are Stronger’ as Rotary Clubs and Rotarians. The last ever District 9550 Conference provided Rotarians the opportunity to get to know the future leaders of District 9560, get project ideas from the House of Friendship displays and participate in ‘people of action’ hands-on activities. Club members contributed donations for care packages for these sessions which included Care Packs for Kids, Days for Girls and Kate’s Campaign for change. A record was broken with 330 Days for Girls kits packed in an hour! At the special award presentations, Mareeba was recognised for our $100 per capita contribution to the Rotary Foundation and ? The 2021 FNQ Field Days more than delivered upon their promise to exhibitors and visitors alike that the event would be the strongest in history. The project of the Rotary Clubs

of Atherton and Mareeba marked the fifth event at the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds and attracted fantastic exhibitors like Dave Honeycombes, Six Wheeler Conversions PL, Raylene Srhoj Stylist, HR Products Australia, Community Bank Mareeba and Dimbulah, Country Bear, Serra Drilling, Pure Dust, Are you Bogged Mate? and many more. Together with strategic partners Mareeba Mazda, Mareeba Tyrepower and NQ Agricultural Services, the clubs coordinated a hugely successful three-day event attended by in excess of 15,000 people. Business from across Queensland and interstate are already making plans to be part of the 2023 Rotary FNQ Field Days. Rotary Clubs in Cairns, Northern Beaches, Mossman and Mareeba combined to deliver a World’s Greatest Meal Challenge on Saturday 12 June. Patrons had breakfast at participating venues to help Rotary raise funds to End Polio Now. For every $1 raised by Rotary, the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation contributed $2. A total of 19 cafes in the Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches and Mossman region got on board with 203 total participants. US$1343.40 was transformed into US$4030.20 with the matching of the Gates Foundation, contributed to the Polio Plus fund to fund 6717 vaccines and bringing us that much closer to polio eradication. The 2021–22 Rotary District Changeover from Districts 9550 and 9570 was historic, as District Governors Merewyn Wright and Adele Hughes hung up their respective collars and incoming District Governor Martti Kankkunen picked up the reins with a brand-new District 9560 one. DG Martti Kankkunen aims for newly amalgamated district to become one team with one goal — making a difference locally and internationally and learning more about Foundation activities. He encourages clubs to take up the call of our Rotary International President and each one, bring one to

boost membership. Closer to home, Maree Lopez stepped down as our leader, thanking members for the privilege of being President. Maree acknowledged the challenging year the club got through and wished James and his board well for the 2021-22 Rotary Year. Stepping up as President, James said “We owe a great deal of gratitude to Maree and her Board of Directors for holding the club together in what has been such a turbulent year.” He encouraged us to make do with what opportunities we can get and make hay while the sun shines. The team hit the ground running, recently meeting at the Rotary Shed at the rodeo grounds for a working bee to sift through a trove of Mareeba Rotary history and learn what Rotary is all about. Another is planned for Saturday 24 July from 8am to whip Rotary Park into shape. Everyone is welcome to come along and bring a friend, grinders, cleaning equipment and tools to cut branches. There are benches to be painted, toilets to be hosed and cleaned and a new fence to get underway. Morning tea will be provided. Please RSVP to ninaakselsengrant@gmail.com. Other date claimers include our Changeover on Friday 13 August and Rotary Youth Driver Awareness during Road Safety Week, Thursday 26 August. Finally, if you know a keen science student in grades nine and ten who would like to participate in a nationwide STEM outreach program, encourage them to visit scienceexperience.com.au and apply. Mareeba Rotarians meet fortnightly from 6.30pm on Wednesdays at Mareeba Leagues Club. Check us out on Facebook or visit mareebarotary. org.au. If you are interested in becoming a member of Mareeba Rotary, email Rotarymareeba@gmail.com – Chantelle Pedersen Youth Director

I'M OLD. I'm alone. Those that I loved have passed. You could say that I'm the last man standing. I accept my reality and life isn't bad. I've got a little house, a nice garden, and Doublies that come into the bird feeder. They make me laugh. I've also got hobbies that help fill the day. “Not enough!”, say the talking heads on TV and the seniors’ forums, “You've got get out and meet people.”. How do I do that? I'm not the life of a party. In fact, I'm the guy on the sidelines looking at his fingernails. I'm really shy. I'm alright with one-on-one but get me in a crowd and I want to hide. After much thought, I realised that the only thing I have to give is my flute playing. I'm not great but I can play quite a few tunes and they sound good. Maybe, with all that's going on in the world, playing a few tunes would lift someone’s spirits. I might even get some conversation and some smiles. I practised hard for a month and on a day of my choosing, I fronted up at a local grocery store and started playing. It did not go well. Nobody looked at me, nobody smiled, and no conversations. I didn't understand. That evening I realised that everyone thought I was busking. I wasn't of course. The definition of busking is a street performance for monetary reward. I didn't want any money! I made up a sign to put at my feet, “Busking for Smiles”, and fronted up again the next day. Well all the difference in the world! People smiled at me, gave me little waves, gave me the thumbs-up, and even stopped for a chat. A special moment, I must relate: A mother turned up on a bicycle that was towing a pram/ trailer. She parked at the bicycle racks. A little girl, a toddler, emerged from the pram/trailer. The little girl saw me and froze,

with her mouth open and eyes as big as saucers. I was worried but the mother wasn't. She smiled and then took the child's hand and off they went into the grocery store. A little while later they returned, and the mother sat the little girl on the bench across from me. Again, the little girl stared at me, but I noticed her expressions. Sometimes she'd smile, sometimes she'd frown, sometimes she'd cock her head to one side. But never took her eyes off me. I played my heart out for that little girl. When it was time to leave, the little girl clapped her hands and waved goodbye. That was so wonderful that I cried with silent tears of joy and played on... I can only play for about forty-five minutes then I get so tired. I'm old. So, I was getting ready to pack it up and go home for a nap when a Management Representative told me to leave because they don't allow busking. I said I wasn't busking but she pointed to my sign and said “.that says you're busking.”. Hoist on my own petard, indeed it said, “Busking for Smiles”. What could I say? I left... For the next four days I tried playing at other places but I eventually learned that I wasn't welcome anywhere in Mareeba. Someone was either yelling at me, telling me to move on, or denying me permission when I asked. Pity that none of them had the imagination and foresight to invite me into their shop as a gift of good cheer to their customers. What a feather that would have been in their cap, but no, they were hung up on the thought that I was busking. So I'm finished with the great “engagement” experiment and back in my yard, playing my flute for my Doublies – they don't seem to mind. Norm Carey MAREEBA

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Luxurious serenity

SITTING on over 3 acres of cleared land, welcome to the spacious waterfront oasis that is Lot 13 Platypus Close, Yungaburra. With views that stretch from the beautiful Lake Tinaroo to surrounding mountains, this home boasts a peaceful and private lifestyle. Does paddle boarding or water skiing straight from your doorstep appeal to you? Waterfront access from

your own backyard makes this possible. Built by Award Winning Builder, Higham Building Group, no expense has been spared in construction. Integrated indoor and outdoor living spaces take advantage of the home’s idyllic location. The kitchen hosts high quality stone benchtops, soft close drawers, butler’s pantry and a bi-fold servery, perfect for entertaining guests. The

Master Suite is a parent’s retreat, generous in size and features timber floors, plantation shutters opening to views of the lake, a luxury ensuite and walk in robe. Other spaces include 2 bedrooms which take advantage of water views, rumpus room/ formal dining, practical laundry, main bathroom with a walk-in shower, relaxing bathtub, and separate toilet. A 7m x 7.8m garage allows

This premium, waterfront acreage property is the epitome of Tablelands living.

plenty of room for 2 large vehicles, boat, or caravan. The features continue outside with a grand driveway lined with tall pine trees, fully landscaped gardens, a 6m x 9m shed with double roller doors which includes a bathroom, 3 large water tanks, established trees inviting wildlife and plenty of cleared yard space for children to run around and soak up the outdoors.

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ATHERTON 3

Rare Opportunity for 10 Acres

BEATRICE: 7 Biggs Road East • Lifestyle block with great potential • Three bedrooms with built-ins • Large shed • Divided into two fully fenced paddocks with water troughs • 4.28 hectares

$449,000

3 Must Go!!

TARZALI: 19 First Avenue • Located toward the top of the hill • New gas stove and oven • Brand new fridge included in purchase • Wood ﬁreplace • 1,214m2 allotment

$275,000

Lot 13 Platypus Close, YUNGABURRA $1,695,000 EXCLUSIVE to Michelle Raso Elders Real Estate Malanda 0428 116 136

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Investment Opportunity

MAREEBA: Unit 2 / 254 Walsh Street • Short walking distance to Mareeba CBD • Kitchen with plenty of benchtop space & storage • Spacious bedrooms • 90m2 ﬂoor area

$230,000

agent Michelle Raso on 0428 116 136 for more information on this Yungaburra property and to book in an inspection today.

Premium Lakefront Property BARRINE: 4 Old Boar Pocket Road • Direct access to Lake Tinaroo • Wraparound verandah with lake views • Hardwood ﬂoors • Large liveable shed • 1.30 hectares

Open to Offers

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New to the market – tastefully renovated family home in Malanda SITUATED within walking distance to the Malanda Primary School and CBD is this beautifully renovated masonry block family home. Feel the cushioning of the Sir Walter turf beneath your feet as you approach the front patio. Upon entry to the home you will observe spacious open plan living with a modern clean and crisp col-

our scheme and new floor coverings throughout the home. The spacious kitchen features plentiful bench and storage space more than ample when preparing for the extended family at Christmas. The living room offers a faux electric fireplace and access to the rear timber deck

and entertainment area. To the northern end of the home is the master bedroom with walk in robe and stylish ensuite followed by 3 more spacious bedrooms all with built-ins, centrally positioned in the home the laundry features built in cupboards as well as outside access. From the laundry you have access to the main

bathroom with separate toilet and vanity. Externally the property is nestled on a low maintenance 790m2 block with fully fenced back yard, double lawn locker and there is the added bonus of a secure lockup for the camper or trailer. Situated behind the home is a private community reserve for the few lucky homes

with access. Contact Exclusive Market-

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ing Agent Greg Smith on 0437 332 912 at First National Atherton.

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

MALANDA NOW $439,000 EXCLUSIVE to Greg Smith First National Real Estate Atherton 0437 332 912

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

LARGE FAMILY HOME IN HERBERTON

• Masonry block & Hardiplank highset 4 bedroom home on 842m2 block • Large kitchen with dishwasher, electric oven, cooktop and rangehood • Huge lounge room with rear deck / patio access • Double garage with separate storage room and laundry room • Walking distance to reputable schools, Wild River and local shops

Price: $299,000!! - Call Greg on 0437 332 912

WEEKENDER WITH WATER VIEWS!

• Open plan kitchen, living and dining room with polished timber floors • Master bedroom features built-in robes and it’s own ensuite • Large wraparound timber deck with a stunning outlook of water at Lakeside • Elevated 1,046m2 block is planted out with established trees & beautiful gardens • Ideal family home, AirBnb or the perfect weekend escape

Price: $490,000 - Call Kaydee 0417 468 941

ATHERTON’S ENCHANTED GARDEN

• Renovated Queenslander • Marble bench tops, island bench and dual wall ovens • Polished timber floors throughout • Modern wood heater set into the original fireplace • Land size 2016m² on two titles

Price: $595,000 - Call Brendan on 0447 809 808

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Watsonville wonderland LOOKING to escape the city? Somewhere secluded where you can enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the bush? Then this property might be just what you are looking for. Recently renovated the main residence is of solid masonry construction and showcases 3 bedrooms plus office. The kitchen is modern with new gas stove and oven as well as new flooring which flows throughout the home. Grand and open plan in design the living and dining areas are expansive in size and display a stunning fireplace along with timber features. The Balinese inspired bathroom showcases his and her walk-in shower and sinks, luxurious stone bath and beautiful tiles to the ceiling. The massive entertainment area creates effortless

indoor to outdoor living, allowing you to host all your friends and family. Smaller in size, the second dwelling has also been updates and features 2 bedrooms, fireplace, is tiled throughout and has a large 12m x 8m shed. This resiAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

dence is currently rented for $220 pw Contact exclusive agent Morgan Brennan at Ray White Atherton today on 0407 730 450 for further information. www.raywhiteruralatherton.com.au

WATSONVILLE $499,000 EXCLUSIVE to Morgan Brennan Ray White Atherton 0407 730 450

Seclusion, safety, serenity and style

ESCAPE from the city to the beautiful atherton tablelands. This lifestyle property is situated just over one hour’s drive from Cairns near the small, picturesque town of Millaa Millaa. This quaint and friendly dairy town is set amongst rolling green hills and waterfalls. With no hints of bushfires, floods, crime, earthquakes, and no covid. The secluded 2.98 ha hobby farm offers 6 acres of fully fenced grazing paddocks suitable for 5 head of cattle. The modern, low-set large

family home features ample entertainment areas inside and outside. The standalone and self-contained granny flat is spacious and tastefully decorated. • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 garages. • Secluded 2.98 ha hobby farm with 6 acres of grazing paddocks. • Landscaped gardens with rainforest and vista views. • 2km from Millaa Millaa town, 5km from Millaa Millaa Waterfall. • Modern family home (wheelchair friendly).

• Separate self-contained Granny Flat. • Large entertaining room with pool-table and bar. • Luxury en-suite and bathrooms. • Unlimited water supply. • Outdoor entertainment areas • Wireless NBN Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• No neighbours. • Live the dream • 2.98 ha (6 acres grazing)

LISTINGS WANTED! WHAT IS YOUR PROPERTY WORTH? Give us a no obligation call to ﬁnd out!

For more information, or to book your private inspection, call Susanne 0408 733 149 or Darren 0429 977 675 @ Tablelands.com & Malanda Real estate.

MILLAA MILLAA FROM $649,000 Susanne Reynolds Tablelands.com & Malanda Real Estate 0408 733 149

www.tablelands.com 45 James Street, Malanda: 4096 5446 13 Main Street, Millaa Millaa: 0408 733 149

Atherton

22 Main Street, Atherton - Phone: 4091 7111 Margaret Black: Principal

CUTE AS A BUTTON Herberton • 3 bedrooms + office • Pot belly fireplace • Enclosed verandah • High ceilings, T&G walls • Open entertaining space • 2 bay shed & 2 bay carport $299,000 ATH23186163 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

LAKE EACHAM ACREAGE Lake Eacham • Set on 2.25 hectares • Gently sloping this vacant block provides the perfect canvas • Close proximity to Yungaburra • Lightly treed with power available • Book the builder today! $350,000 ATH23146681 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

CHECK IT OUT Atherton • Conveniently positioned • 3 bedrooms with built-ins • Raked ceilings & exposed beams • Master with ensuite • Full length covered patio • Easy care gardens $329,000 ATH23181666 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

PUB WITH POTENTIAL Mount Surprise • Commercial kitchen • Bar + fridges • Beer garden + seating out front • Self-contained accommodation upstairs • 5x single room dongas $P.O.A. ATH22455185 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

HOME AMONG THE GUM TREES Herberton • 6 bedrooms • Main with ensuite • Open plan living/dining • Rumpus room • Entertaining area • 2 bay shed, set on 1 acre* $470,000 ATH23131619 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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Premium executive lifestyle

A SPACIOUS executive home, positioned in a sought after street and built by reputable local Builder. Tucked away at the end of a peaceful Cul-De-Sac on a 1/4 acre

block. Designed with a growing family in mind this home has everything on your wish list.....4 bedrooms, double garage, study nook, media room, open plan living, large

kitchen and integrated outdoor entertaining are with relaxing views to the surrounding mountains and pastures. The features of this executive home include:

• Open plan living/dining/ kitchen, vinyl plank flooring, air-conditioned, large bi-fold doors to patio • Large modern kitchen, stone bench tops, soft close

drawers, modern appliances, spacious servery, 900mm free standing oven. • 4 good sized built-in bedrooms, master with airconditioning, walk through wardrobe & en-suite. • The main bathroom features a bathtub, separate WC & powder room. • Separate study nook with a built in desk • Media room with double cavity slider doors can be closed off making it a great kids play room or a man's retreat. • The laundry is also a great size with plenty of bench space and full length linen cupboards. • Double garage with remote controlled panel lift doors and a storage nook. The home has been finished off to the last detail with Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Main St Real Estate is proud to present this Dual Exclusively listed property to the market and invites you to arrange your private inspection by calling Daimin on 0448 916 246.

30 Lavender Cres, ATHERTON Offers Over $600,000 Daimin Kochi Main Street Real Estate 0448 916 246

Stone Cottage hideaway

READY TO BUY OR SELL?

screens, window furnishings and blinds throughout. • Large timber deck with views overlooking the backyard and surrounding mountains. It also has a built in outdoor BBQ area with custom made cabinetry and steps leading down into the garden. • There are also full width mechanical blinds around the patio area which can be lowered for privacy and weather protection • Fully fenced block with side access to back yard.

where you can fully relax in your very own retreat. And if that is not getting your excitement level up well maybe the gourmet kitchen will. Complete with walk-in pantry, 900 mm gas freestanding stainless steel oven, stone bench tops, timber cupboards and easy access to the laundry. Special Features – Private and secluded, Marble tiles, Stone fireplace, Gourmet kitchen, Dams, Water tanks, Garden shed and And so much more.

LOOKING for your own elegant hideaway? We have the home for you. As you drive to the back of this 2.83 Ha piece of heaven with sound of the millstream flowing past the back of the property, you just can't help to stop and marvel at the craftmanship that has gone into this home. Stone, timber, and glass give this home its own signature that you won’t see anywhere else.

Rock pitch garden walls that line around dam and terrace the back of the home. Wander with me if you will through the double glass front doors through this intriguing living and dining space that showcases a stone fireplace that runs through to the master floor. Incredible views out the timber casement windows and doors that extend the full length of wall. Mable tiles line

the floor, giving the space a sense of charm and warmth especially next to the in-built library nook. As you drift up the stairs to the master suite, there is Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

This property has to been seen to be believed, so why not give Michael and the team from Town to Country Realty a call today on 0417 118 618 or (07) 4097 6900 and organise you inspection today.

57 Millstream Parade, MILLSTREAM $485,000 Michael English Town to Country Realty 0417 118 618

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

SO MUCH SPACE INSIDE & OUT • Open plan modern kitchen & dining area • Large lounge, wood heater, 2nd family room • 6 bedrooms, ensuite, a/c & WIR in master • Undercover entertaining area, built-in bar • Large 4 bay steel shed, 6x6m workshop • Solar HWS, tandem carport, fenced yard $420,000

ACREAGE BLOCK WITH CREEK FRONTAGE • 6941m2 block located in Peeramon • Titled & ready for an immediate start • Surrounding countryside views • Town water & underground power • Covenants to protect your investment • 6km to Lake Eacham picnic/swimming area $259,000

HIDDEN GEM IN HERBERTON • Quaint 2 bedroom weatherboard cottage • Enclosed wraparound front verandah • Silky oak French Doors to the lounge • Spacious eat-in kitchen/dining area • Living room, laundry, back porch • Fenced 420m2 block right in town $215,000

A GOOD PLACE TO START • 1980’s steel framed kit home • Perfect step onto the property ladder • Plenty of room to renovate and grow • Functional kitchen, carpeted lounge • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, garden shed • Huge backyard, 800m2 allotment $248,000

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY • Kairi Grain Silos, an iconic landmark • Townhouse style home, 2 bedrooms • Living space, eat-in kitchen, front patio • Master suite with built-ins on top floor • Internal access to silos, heritage listed • All machinery kept, some restored $238,000

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Privacy in Rangeview

LOCATED in the highly sought-after Rangeview area, this six-acre property offers so much potential. The solid block home offers privacy and seclusion from the ever-growing Atherton Tablelands. Set back from the road, a gravel driveway meets you at the main road and takes you up to the house alongside lushes bushlands. The house is located in the centre of the block, nestled between the trees. Consisting of three bedrooms and

one bathroom, it is ready for you to make your mark! Features include: • Three bedrooms with built-in robes • One bathroom • Fireplace • Fans throughout • Undercover veranda Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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• Three small garden sheds • May be suitable for subdivision – subject to council approval. To arrange an inspection call Crystal Fisher on 0409 161 689 at LJ Hooker. TOLGA $530,000 Crystal Fisher LJ HOOKER Atherton 0409 161 689

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Unique 200ha Tolga acreage

Rare opportunity to own 200ha Tolga acreage

Contact Collette for all your Real Estate needs! M: 0419 733 712 E: collette@athertonrealty.com.au W: www.athertonrealty.com.au

LOCATED a short drive from Tolga, Atherton and Tinaroo there is unique opportunity to own your own 200HA of rural lifestyle acreage which is suitable to a variety of applications including cattle breeding / horses ,lifestyle ventures, farm stay or B&B. This property is being offered For Sale for the first Time in decades. Features and improvements include... main homestead – • Solid Brick Home Approximately 24 Years Old • Open plan with raked ceilings in living area • Well appointed timber Kitchen with great cupboard space • 3 Bedrooms plus sepa-

rate office or 4th bedroom • Laundry with Built-ins • Full length veranda and tandem car port • Fenced inner yard with separate dog enclosures • Seasonal creek within walking distance from main home • 5kw Solar power system Two bedroom care takers accommadation – • Open plan living with a/c • Kitchenette • Two bedrooms • Separate Bathroom with WC's • Front and back patio • Garden shed • Located in a very private bush setting Other improvements • Approximately 100 acres

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24 Main St Atherton BUILD YOUR RURAL RETREAT! 930 Wooroora Road - $130,000

FABULOUS POTENTIAL 9 Norbury Circuit - $329,000

of arable land cleared • 15-20 acres of established Leucaena legume • Water supply is assured via a natural spring on the property • Two large dams plus livestock dams throughout the property • Machinery shed with power and water connected • Loading ramp and portable cattle yards with live stock shelter • Property is fully fenced Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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Call now for a FREE MARKET APPRAISAL GREAT ENTERTAINER 15 Cuda Close - $399,000

into 4 paddocks This is a very rare opportunity to acquire a large rural / life style property in the Atherton Tablelands minutes from Tolga. These sought after properties simply do not change hands very often. For further information contact Exclusive Marketing Agent Rino Gava on 0427 779 086 to arrange your private inspection. WEB ID: 768316

483 Marnane Rd, WALKAMIN $1,800,000 EXCLUSIVE to Rino Gava Atherton Realty 0427 779 086

Rino Gava 0427 779 086 Collette Rowston 0419 733 712 ATHERTON ACREAGE 4 Larfield Street - $698,000

 Approx 5.5 acres of open bushland  10 minute drive from Ravenshoe  No covenants and fully fenced  Town water and power both available

 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms  Currently tenanted @ $380 per week  4.5% net return  Low maintenance house

 Split level 3 bedroom home on a 987m2 lot  Open plan living, polished timber floors  Modern kitchen, large outdoor entertaining  Huge enclosed downstairs area

 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms  1.4 hectares / 3.6 acres (approx)  12 x 9m shed with 9 x 5.8m carport  Fully fenced with asphalt driveway

Rino 0427 779 086

Collette 0419 733 712

Rino 0427 779 086

Collette 0419 733 712

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When size does matter

IN a convenient location, only a few minutes from town, this 5 acre property with Atherton Creek frontage is great opportunity to get away from neighbours, with the benefit of still being close to town. In true Queenslander fashion, there are large verandas on three sides, the main bedroom, the living area and the kitchen all have access to the verandas, giving you plenty of options for outdoor living! The bedrooms are a good size, with two of them having built-in wardrobes, and the master having a walk-in robe. The bathroom is convenient to the bedrooms, and the master bedroom has direct access to the bathroom through the walk-in robe. The bathroom has a sepa-

rate shower and bathtub, and the separate toilet even has its own basin. The living areas are spacious, and they have large windows and doors letting in the breezes and heaps of natural light. Close by, the kitchen is quite large and serviceable, but there is potential to add value as it could be revamped with some new cabinetry and floor coverings. The current owners have undertaken some important updates to the property including a new roof to the house, and they have had a builder check all the stumps and tie-downs. The property also has a large open shed with a concrete floor, which is great for vehicle and other storage. There is also and bore and

two rainwater tanks on the property as well. The small lychee orchard is not presently being utilized. It could be revived and added to, or this area could be used as a paddock or whatever else you desire. There is also a good section of Atherton creek frontage providing a great spot for a swim and a relax. Features include.. • 4 bedrooms, 2 with built ins, 1 bathroom • Polished timber floorboards • Walk in wardrobe Address: Price: Agent:

Jeanette Suffield 0407 745 748

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• Tastefully renovated 4 bedroom home with open plan living and dining with floating timber floors • This 3910m2 block boasts a 10m x 9m powered shed, landscaped gardens and solar panels • Walking distance to town and in a quiet cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Malanda 18 Greenstreet Park Drive, Malanda

New Price - $599,000

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• Large kitchen with stone benchtops, soft close drawers and modern appliances, with views from bi-folding windows • Integrated outdoor entertaining, timber deck with relaxing views to the surrounding mountains and pastures • Construction less than 4 years old – Home is on trend and pleases with crisp whites, greys and stone & timber features 28 Lavender Crescent, Atherton

To book a private inspection call exclusive agent Remo Esposito on 0401 969 473 or drop into the Central Realty Mareeba office today for more information on this property.

296 Chewko Rd, MAREEBA $465,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

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• Big veranda, wraps around majority of home • Large open shed with concrete floor • Fenced house yard, 5 acres of land • Bore and rainwater tanks • Small lychee orchard • Atherton Creek frontage • Close to town

Insurance starts with a chat Contact Dee Cuda on 4095 6677 today Elders Insurance Tablelands Zoners Pty Ltd ABN 59097345474 trading as Elders Insurance Tablelands AR No. 254599 is an Authorised Representative of Elders Insurance (Underwriting Agency) Pty Limited ABN 56 138 879 026, AFSL 340965. Insurance is underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited ABN 78 003 191 035 AFSL 239545. Contact us for a Product Disclosure Statement to decide if a product is right for you.

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Position plus potential THIS timber home is guaranteed to please! Situated on a large 1,232m2 allotment, this home would be perfect for buyers who are just starting out, buyers who are looking for a renovation project or an investor looking to add to their portfolio. Features Include • 4 bedrooms plus sleepout • Open plan living with polished timber floors • Refurbished kitchen with a freestanding oven, ample storage space and a breakfast bar • Tiled bathroom

with a shower and basin. Separate toilet • Large Internal laundry • Private entertainment patio • Fully fenced 1,232m2 allotment with side access to the back yard • Garden shed • Chook pen • Currently tenanted for $290/week • Potential for unit development subject to council Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

approval • Ideally located only 800m from Atherton Town Centre. This home is currently tenanted please allow sufficient notice for inspections. For further information or to arrange an inspection, call sole marketing agent Raquel at Sommerset Realty on 0408 983 879.

55 Herberton Rd, ATHERTON $290,000 EXCLUSIVE to Raquel Cunzolo Sommerset Realty 0408 983 879

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WELCOME to your stylish, new home. Set in prestigious Riverlands Park Estate and surrounded by other quality homes it's not just an address…..it's a lifestyle. This 4 bedroom home is quality built, positioned on a premium sized allotment and encompasses stunning, neutral colour schemes, superior fixtures & fittings as well as a

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• 3 BEDROOM HOME + 1 BRM S/CONTAINED GRANNY FLAT • LOUNGE WITH FIREPLACE & BAR + 2ND LIVING AREA • NEW BATHROOM, LARGE KITCHEN, PATIO, ENT. AREA • 2.5 ACRES + WATER TANKS & BORE, 10 MINS TO MAREEBA PRICE: $470,000 JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

practical, stylish floor plan. Features include: • Stylish Hamptons style exterior with neutral colour tones plus quality fixtures and fittings throughout • Fully tiled throughout with 600mm polished porcelain tiles • Fully split system airconditioned • Generous open plan living area with bifold doors opening out to the patio • 4 Generous bedrooms with mirrored built-in robes & extra built-in drawers • Master bedroom with stunning fully tiled ensuite, walk-in robe with built-in cabinetry/dresser plus sliding door access to the patio • Striking central kitchen with 2 pac cabinetry, double door pantry, bi-fold servery window to the patio & stainless steel appliances including dishwasher • Opulent main bathroom, fully tiled to the ceiling with separate freestanding bath Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• Substantial, fully tiled rear patio • Large laundry with builtin cabinetry + sizeable builtin storage cupboards in the hallway • Security screens & tinted windows throughout • Fully tiled garage • Fenced on 3 sides with huge rear yard, room for a large shed & pool & side access on both sides • Very well located in sought after Riverlands Park Estate on the Cairns side of Mareeba, only 5 minutes to town centre The extensive list of quality features and stylish floor plan will impress. Inspection is highly recommended – open home this Saturday from 10am to 11am. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468. 17 Riverlands Dr, MAREEBA $545,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real estate 0417 700 468

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BUSY life getting you down? It’s time to head out of town. To most locals, Watsonville represents the getaway from the everyday where worries of the world melt away and days are measured not by clocks and schedules but by sunrise and sunset. Immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings; listen to the birds and the sounds of nature. Here you will discover a beautifully presented low maintenance home constructed of unbreakable internal and external masonry block walls. There are 2 spacious bedrooms and for year round

comfort, the home has ceiling fans and a combustion heater. For outdoor living there are two patios. Abundant water is available from the bore and rainwater tank. Children and pets can play safely in the 3,000m² allotment that has quality rabbit proof perimeter fencing. Discover peaceful living in Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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an excellent climate, 860 metres above sea level and only 30 minutes from Atherton. For more information, call Trisha Jackson at Professionals Atherton. Phone 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view more photos, visit athertonrealestate.com.au

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WATSONVILLE $250,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

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15. A light touch or push. 16. A small cake baked in a cup-shaped foil or paper container. 18. A person who watches or notices something. 19. Unpleasantly sticky. 21. Someone who lacks sense or substance. 22. A small lump of gold or other precious metal found ready-formed in the earth. DOWN 1. A bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid which aids digestion. 2. A machine for spinning with more than one spindle at a time. (historical) 3. An exclusive, typically small, group of people with a shared interest or identity. 4. In a state of excited movement. 5. A woman’s one-piece undergarment which covers the torso and legs. (plural) 6. A slender North American larch. 12. The system of pipes, tanks, fittings, and other apparatus required for the water supply. 14. A small dried fruit made from a small seedless variety of grape. 17. Creamy-white colour. 20. The lengthwise timber or steel structure along the base of a ship.

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Aries

March 21 to April 20

Take a look at yourself and prepare to make those changes you’ve been contemplating. Don’t fall into the trap. Someone you work with may be trying to make you look bad.

Puzzle solutions

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups of shredded coconut flakes ► ½ cup of sunflower seeds ► ½ cup of protein powder ► 1/4 cup of honey ► 1 teaspoon of vanilla ► 1 teaspoon of cinnamon ► 2 tablespoons of coconut oil ► 1/8 cup of water ►

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C. 2. Roughly chop sunflower seeds or other nuts you may wish to use in the blender until broken up into chunks. 3. Place all ingredients into a bowl and stir together, if you notice that it is too crumbly than try adding in another tablespoon of coconut oil and possibly more water. 4. Scoop cookies onto a cookie tray. 5. Gently press the cookies down to flatten. 6. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.

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April 21 to May 21

You may want to look into warm vacation spots. Don’t expect new acquaintances to be completely honest about themselves. Comfort is a necessity. Check your motives.

Cancer

Virgo

You will be overly sensitive when dealing with your personal life. You can enjoy the company of others and come in contact with an ideal mate, if you get out and mingle.

You need to be inspired and have your spirits lifted. Don’t share your dilemma with those you work with. You should sign up for creative courses. Concentrate on your work.

Aug 23 to Sept 23

June 22 to July 22

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Taurus

Scorpio

Libra Sept 24 to Oct 23

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Do something that will be stimulating and creative. You can get a promotion if you put in a little extra detail. Be careful how you handle friends and relatives, they may take things the wrong way.

Find out more, if you want to start your own business. Mingle with those who have similar interests, and you should be able to start something. Talk to those in a position of power about your intentions.

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Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20 Don’t go hog wild when it comes to entertainment or you could find yourself short of funds at the end of the month. Do you really want to start something with someone you can’t reason with?

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Don’t let your lover put demands on you. Be wary of those who have overly strong convictions. Opportunities to make advancements through good business sense are evident.

Leo

July 23 to Aug 22

You can avoid hassles by sticking to your work and refusing to get involved in gossip or idle chatter. Your family may not be pleased with your decisions.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21 Opportunities to get involved in self improvement projects will be rewarding. Deal with the needs of children and get into groups that deal with self awareness.

Pisces

Aquarius

Feb 20 to March 20

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Risks will not be profitable. This is not the day to be extravagant. You’re in the mood for love. You need to enjoy the company of those who enjoy the same pastimes.

Try not to be overly generous. Do yourself a favor and leave your plastic at home. Work at home if at all possible. You need an outlet. Unpredictable events will disrupt your routine.

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