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LIKE something right out of a movie, 13 local students camped out in their school library over a weekend recently to talk to other kids across the world through their radio. Kairi State School launched their amateur radio club, station VK4KSS, at the beginning of the year for their highest academic achievers and helped them obtain their licenses to communicate with other amateur radio stations. The students then competed in the international CQ Worldwide DX contest and spoke to other students across the world. Within 24 hours, the students contacted other amateur radio clubs from Alaska, Hawaii, USA, Jamaica, French Guiana, Madeira Island, Mozambique, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Czech, Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Oman, Arab Emirates, India, West Malaysia, Indonesia, Mongolia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, Ogasawara Island, Mariana Island and New Caledonia. Station VK4KSS, mentored by the Tablelands Radio and Electronic Club (TREC), showcased their skills to parents and friends at an opening ceremony before the competition. Enrichment teacher Jean McMas-

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ter was pleased with the outcome of the weekend and the achievements of her students. “It was fantastic, all the kids had a ball staying in the school library over night talking to students all over the world,” she said. “This is high level physics they are performing and it is a great way for them to get involved with STEM and learning about geography, cyber safety and cyber etiquette.” The school also recently won the Encouragement Award in the Queensland State Finals of the Resilient Australia Awards, which celebrated and promoted initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia. Students with their amateur radio licences will continue to utilise their equip-

ment through workshops and activities for the rest of the school year and hope to speak with more people from across the world. “A huge thank you to Sarah Dean, Senior Advisor Emergency Management, TRC, for initiating the project and providing ongoing support and Stuart Dunk, president of TREC, for his enthusiasm and guidance throughout the year,” Ms McMaster said. “Thank you both for your commitment as the project would not have happened without it. “We would like to acknowledge the TRC funding bodies - Queensland Resilience and Risk Reduction Fund (QRRRF) and Get Ready Queensland, which have both provided financial support to this project and without their money, this initiative would not have been possible.”

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‘Same playing field’ for clubs Southern Tableands sporting clubs are set to enter a new water era after TRC settled on a water rebate model BY RHYS THOMAS SPORTING clubs in the Tablelands Regional Council area will be able to receive a 100 per cent rebate on a set limit of their water usage after council adopted the Water Usage Concession Policy. After council did a thorough review of local sporting clubs and organisations it was decided to bring them all under one blanket policy after decades of prior arrangements that saw clubs like the Atherton Eagles not pay a cent to water their grounds. The Atherton International Club waters the field on behalf of both the Atherton Eagles and Atherton Touch association and was smacked by a surprise $12,000 water bill out of the blue which was then waived before receiving another $8,000 bill. Since then, council has been in the process of putting together a new water usage concession policy which applies to all clubs which use council water to irrigate their fields – it was passed unanimously at their recent meeting. Cr Kevin Cardew believes the policy will get all sporting clubs on the same “playing field” and allows for greater transparency. “The most important thing to me is to get everybody on the same playing field, there is no inconsistencies,” he said during the meeting. Eligible clubs can apply for the concession if they meet certain criteria which includes being a not-for-profit, rely on player fees and community support, not utilise gaming machines among

other criteria. Clubs are now eligible to apply for the concession and receive a 100 per cent rebate on 7.5ML/hectare for the water they use to irrigate their playing fields. The amount will degrade by .5ML/hectare each year, eventually leaving clubs with a 5ML/ hectare allowance from 2028 onwards. The policy includes this sliding scale to allow clubs to make arrangements to accommodate the proposed change, like pursing alternate water supplies. The Atherton Eagles are currently in the process of pursing a grant that will allow them to install a bore to irrigate their fields. Club vice president Jason Cummings said he is happy with the new rebate but believes the future could be dicey. “7.5ML is not a lot of water and a lot of people think it is, it is actually the Football Queensland recommended amount to keep a field alive,” he said. “Council has charged us over the year without the discounts, around $20,000 for water. “I think with a bit of management we can get our water usage down and make that cost affordable.” The water usage concession will only be calculated on the water used to irrigate the playing fields and will not include areas outside of the active playing surface such as toilet blocks, canteens, car parks, gardens and landscaping.

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TWO young cassowaries have finally returned to their home in the rainforest after spending the last several months in rehabilitation for illness and injuries. A baby southern cassowary chick was found at Wongaling Beach in April last year, displaying signs of illness and wildlife officers immediately took action to save and rehabilitate it. After unsuccessful attempts to reunite it with its parents, the bird was taken to Garners Beach Cassowary Rehabilitation facility for intense monitoring, care and a couple of months later it was transferred to the Rainforest Reserves Australia Tablelands Cassowary facility. “The Tablelands facility has a large, forested free-range enclosure that encouraged natural behaviours and reduced the likelihood of the bird becoming habituated to associating humans with food before it was released at Hull Heads National Park as a healthy sub-adult bird,” senior wildlife officer Dinouk Perera said. “The Department of Environment and Science would particularly like to thank Tropical Vet Ser-

vices for providing vet treatment and Rainforest Reserves Australia which operates the Tablelands Cassowary Facility. “We’d also like to thank C4 (the Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation) who provide food and care for cassowaries held in the Queensland Government Garners Beach Cassowary Rehabilitation facility.” The second cassowary chick was found with a neck injury at Maria Creek just outside El Arish, in April 2022. The chick’s injury was severe and was operated on at Tropical Vert Services before being monitored at Garners Beach Cassowary Rehabilitation Facility until it’s recent release at Clump Mountain National Park. The southern cassowary is listed as endangered in the Wet Tropics region with only an estimated 4400 cassowaries left in the wild. To report a cassowary sighting, call 1300 130 372. Each report will contribute to citizen science aimed at reducing the number of cassowaries killed on roads.

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AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2023 NOMINATE NOW Nominations are now open for Mareeba Shire Council’s 2023 Australia Day Awards The awards are open to residents and community groups of Mareeba Shire who have made an outstanding achievement or contribution within the community. Residents are encouraged to submit Nominations online on Council’s website. Nomination forms are also available from Council’s Customer Service Centres in Mareeba and Kuranda. All nominations must be received by Tuesday, 6 December 2022.

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Film captures 80 years of airport history STORIES of the past 80 years of the Mareeba Airport have been told through a new short film which premiered recently. Organised by FNQ Aviation Museum and filmed by Hudson Films, the video features locals John and Charlie Jennings, past Mareeba Shire Mayors Mick Borzi and Tom Gilmore, Brian Dunigan, Barry Dick, Wayne McGilvray, Yutaka Morohoshi and Karris Peebles. They were all interviewed about their memories of the airport spanning eight decades. The group explored the history and significance of

the landmark and it’s impacts throughout modern history. During World War II, the airport was home to the Royal Australian Airforce and the United States Airforce as they fought for freedom and today, the airport is home to crop dusters, helicopters, historic warbirds and many memories. The project was supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund. To view the short film, visit www.youtube.com and search Mareeba Airport’s 80th Anniversary Short Film 1942-2022

The film features locals, John (left) and Charlie Jennings of Mareeba.

Funding boost for Mt Carbine mine THE Mt Carbine tungsten mine is set for a big redevelopment after mine owners, EQ Resources Limited, secured a $10 million royalty-based funding package through the Regal Resources Royalties Fund. The first stage of funding is proposed to come in staggered stages and is subject to finalisation of the tax and legal due diligence and other landmark conditions, the first of which being the signing of the definitive agreement, followed by final environmental permitting for the restated open pit mining operations. EQ Resources intends to negotiate the terms for an addition-

al (second stage) $10 million. EQ Resources is Australia’s only primary producer of tungsten concentrate and the ongoing expansion project at Mt Carbine continues the company’s commitment to building a sustainable mining operation in the Far North. Advanced ore-sorting is playing a vital role in EQ Resources cost-efficient process flowsheet as well as facilitating production of Mt Carbine’s second value stream – green aggregates for road making and construction projects in Far North Queensland. EQR’s Chief Executive Officer Kevin MacNeill said the

funding could not have come at a better time for the company. “We are pleased having secured support from such a highprofile fund in the Australian resource space – we have developed a strong working relationship with the Regal Royalties team,” he said. “The timing to start this relationship is just about right, as we are scheduled to restart open cut mining from the Andy White pit in the second quarter of calendar year 2023. “Our upgraded Ore Reserve Statement published last month is the basis for an expanded mine plan reporting into the BFS Update due in a few weeks’ time.

“In addition to the secured funding package announced earlier this year, the royalty funding allows us to aggressively drill for further resources to the west and below the existing pit, with many drill targets at an advanced stage of planning.” Once fully commissioned, the mine is expected to host a permanent workforce of more than 100 workers with the current headcount being around 70.

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Monumental reward offered in Toyah Cordingley case A HISTORIC $1 million reward is being offered for any information on the whereabouts of Rajwinder Singh who is a key person of interest in the murder of 24-year-old Toyah Cordingley in 2018. Mr Singh was working as a nurse in Innisfail and fled the country to India just days after the murder, leaving behind his job, wife and their children. Just last month the Indian Government signed off on an extradition order meaning local authorities now have the power to arrest Mr Singh and return him to Queensland for questioning by the Queensland Police. Detective Acting Superintendent Sonia Smith said investigations into Toyah’s death, including bringing the person responsible to justice, remains a priority for the Queensland Police Service with the establishment of Operation Quebec Clarify. “A dedicated team of detectives from Cairns, Far North and the Homicide Investigation Unit has continued to work tirelessly towards ensuring justice for Toyah Cordingley and her family,” she said. “We strongly believe there are people in Aus-

tralia and overseas who could share information about the whereabouts of Rajwinder Singh.” In addition to the monumental reward, an appropriate indemnity from prosecution would be considered for any accomplice who first gives information which leads to Mr Singh’s arrest. Deputy Commissioner Tracy Linford said this was the first time an initial reward of $1 million had been offered in Queensland. “We are very grateful for the Government’s support in approving this significant reward which we believe will assist us in tracking down Rajwinder Singh,” she said. “It is critical we capture the attention of an international audience to reach this individual. “Police will not give up – we remain incredibly determined to find answers for Toyah’s family and will do whatever we can to bring them closure.” Anyone with information regarding the case or the whereabouts of Rajwinder Singh is urged to contact Queensland Police through the online portal (www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting). In addition, anyone in Australia with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Innovate with NBN grant program THE third round of the Innovate with NBN Grants Program is now open to help regional-based businesses and individuals transform their great ideas into game-changing achievements. Run in partnership with the Regional Australia Institute, the grant program is part of NBN’s commitment to lift the digital capability of people and business in regional Australia. In last year’s round, a host of applications were received from businesses right across regional Australia and this year, there is a total of $125,000 in funding up for grabs to support regional and remote businesses drive the development and adoption of their ideas. Businesses that are seeking to harness the benefits of the NBN network to develop products or solutions that improve digital participation, productivity or social outcomes for regional and re-

mote Australians are encouraged to apply. The program covers seven categories – agriculture, arts, education, health, indigenous business, tourism, and women in regional business – with each winner to receive $15,000. There will also be an overall Innovate with NBN Champion who will be awarded an additional $20,000. In 2020, Ravenshoe-based company Black Box took home the agriculture grant and last year, Gathar Jodie Mlikota, the general manager of a Cairns-based company, was named the woman in regional business winner. The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 20 November. For more information and to apply visit www. nbnco.com.au/innovatewithnbn

Member for Hill Shane Knuth presenting Dimbulah senior paramedic Charles Khan with his 25-year certificate for his service as a Justice of the Peace.

Award recognises Khan’s commitment to community AS MAN who is always there for his community, senior paramedic Charles Khan was recently awarded with a certificate from the Attorney General to commemorate his 25th year as a Justice of the Peace (JP). Member for Hill Shane Knuth had the honour of awarding Mr Khan with his certificate and was impressed with Mr Khan’s outstanding achievements as a JP for the last two and a half decades, a paramedic for the 28 years and as an auxiliary firefighter since 2005. Mr Khan first became a paramedic in July 1994 and was stationed in Mareeba, he then

moved to Dimbulah in 1996 where he met his wife and has been the local paramedic ever since. “My former boss is the one that requested I become a JP to help QPS at the time and on 18 April 1997, it was official,” he said. “Since then, I have done my best to help the community where I can – these sorts of services are especially needed in smaller communities. “I enjoy being a JP and I like to do it, if you can help your community where you can it is a great feeling to be able to give back.”

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Cairns detention centre defended CRIES for a solution to the growing youth crime epidemic that has plagued the Far North have been heard after Queensland Premier Anastasia Palaszczuk announced a possible youth detention facility for Cairns. However not everyone is on board with the idea. Organisations like Sisters Inside have come out against the announcement believing indigenous kids would be over-represented in the centre. Sisters Inside have started a campaign named “End Toxic Prisons – Block the Pipeline” which calls for the end of the incarceration of First Nations girls, boys and other criminalised young people. Member for Cook Cyn-

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui has defended her parties announcement on the possible new facility,

thia Lui has defended her parties announcement on the possible new facility, but remains strong in her view that intervention programs are still the best way forward. “We want to stop kids ending up in custody wher-

ever possible,” she said. “That’s why we invest in intervention programs like on country programs and the co-responder model. “For the vast majority of kids we deal with, it works – they never have contact with Youth Justice again.” Ms Lui understands consequences are expected for young repeat offenders and that the community has a right to be and feel safe. “Detention is really a last resort after all other options have been considered,” she said. “No final decisions have been made about building a youth detention centre in Cairns, but it would allow better connection to family and culture.”

More stolen cars equals costly insurance RESIDENTS of Mareeba and the surrounding areas can expect to fork out more to insure their cars than people living in similar areas due to the severity and frequency of stolen vehicles. The Far North region, including Cairns, recorded 1151 cars stolen in 2022 to date, over double the number of stolen cars just two years ago. Targeted members of the community have woken up to find their family car stolen and used for a midnight joyride, which often ends with the vehicle being destroyed or dumped. An RACQ spokesperson has revealed that in areas with a higher risk of stolen vehi-

cles, people can expect to pay more for their car insurance. “Insurance premiums are based upon the likely risk of damage and the costs associated with repairing or replacing a damaged item, including a property or vehicle,” she said. “In the case of motor insurance, a small component of this includes the risks associated with theft of the vehicle, but it’s not the overriding factor. “Motor insurance premiums may be higher for areas where incidents occur more often, or repairs are more expensive.” This can be seen across the board for all insurance companies, although they may vary in severity.

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sibility and police compliance, with Beam investing heavily in shared e-scooter technology for additional oversight over rider use. “We welcome the new legislation, which acknowledges the growing adoption of e-scooters as a mode of regular transport,” Beam General Manager Tom Cooper said. “The added technology in shared e-scooters that differentiates Beams from privately owned e-scooters, ensures that we can regulate Beam e-scooter use under the new legislation. “With e-scooter speeds on footpaths reducing to 12km/

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Museum revamped ahead of Remembrance Day 2022 A MOSSMAN war museum has received a makeover and is ready to welcome new visitors ahead of Remembrance Day. The team at Mossman RSL added hand-crafted boats and planes among other pieces of war memorabilia to their current collection over the past few months. Mossman RSL secretary Wally Gray now believes the venue is ready to welcome visitors and school groups. “We have some really interesting pieces on display, the war ships are hand crafted from scratch, we have old newspaper clippings, ex-military firearms, a medal display board and much more,” he said. Most of the memorabilia was donated by the local community over the years, the big poppy field was donated by Port Douglas CWA, the mosaic made from images of cenotaphs from Australia and New Zealand was donated by Mossman Bowls Club and the artwork outside the building was painted by students at the Mossman State High School. “A lot of spirit and hard work has gone into creating this museum and we would really like to share it with the community.” The museum, which has been collecting the memorabilia since 1918, also has a library where members can borrow books to read, or the public

can read them on site. If anyone would like to visit, please give Wally a call on 0448 686 415 for a tour. The museum opens on request, ahead of the Douglas Remembrance Day service outside Council’s Mossman Administration Building on Front Street. Remembrance Day is the anniversary of the Armistice that ended fighting with Germany in World War I. People around the world observe one minute’s silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, marking when the Armistice came into effect. Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said it was an important day to pause and reflect. “Douglas had more than 220 local soldiers enlisted in World War One, including the 41 who died on the battlefield, so it is important to remember the sacrifice they made so we could live freely in this beautiful part of the world,” he said. “I would like to invite everyone down to the Remembrance Day service to unite in solemn respect and remembrance for those who served and died.” Douglas Shire Council and Mossman RSL invite the public to attend and lay a wreath from 10.30am on Thursday 11 November.

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Spring clean ahead of Remembrance Day MEMBERS of the Malanda RSL sub-branch and the Malanda Men’s Shed worked shoulder to shoulder to spring clean the Eacham Memorial Gates ahead of its Remembrance Day service on Friday. Malanda’s service will commence at 10.30 am with president of the Malanda RSL sub-branch commander in the Royal Australian Navy, Christine Reghenzani. Prayers will be lead by Deacon Alban Hunt and there will be a recital of a story about a young Australian who enlisted as a horse-handler and driver in World War I. Malanda State High, Malanda Primary and Butchers Creek Primary will all have students taking part which will each read a paragraph of “In Flanders Fields” by John Mccrae.

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ON the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Australia will pause and honour the memory of the hundreds of soldiers who gave their lives in the first world war. RSL sub-branches, veterans, families and more across the Tablelands will pay their respects this Friday as Remembrance Day is observed across the country.

Ken Schaffer, Bob Egan and Neil Waite cleaning the Eacham Memorial Gates last week ahead of Remembrance Day this Friday.

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UPPER Barron residents are fed up with an unsealed section of the Upper Barron Road which has caused havoc with locals and incurred massive losses to a leading cattle producer. Locals met with Member for Hill Shane Knuth and Tablelands Regional Council recently and are now calling on the State Government to widen and seal the remianing 6km section. Mr Knuth said he couldn’t believe that a main road, which is a tourist route and is used daily by school buses, trucks and residents, is still a singlelane highway. “We have been pushing for this to be fully sealed for a number of years now and it is time that the State Government provided the funding to finish the remaining 6km of road,” he said. “The community is rising up and they have had enough. “We do appreciate that six years ago part of road was fully sealed and widened but most of this road is still a single lane and a death trap.” Angela Lynch said as a local resident and mum, the Upper Barron Road frightens her and her children daily. There is a bus shelter out the front of her property however her children refuse to use it and will wait inside the fence line until they see the school bus before stepping off the property. “They are too scared to use the bus shelter because they have previously been showered with rocks and dust from oncoming trucks which are trying to pass,” she said. “Now they refuse to come out and catch the bus which is really unacceptable.” She said something needed to be done to make the road safter for those on the side of the road as much as road users. Telpara Hills owner Trevor Pearce said he has had vehicles damaged and cattle hurt because trucks have been forced off the road due to oncoming traffic. Telpara Hills is one of Australia’s leading cat-

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which was travelling along the road forced off and smash, incurring huge losses. “These costs are huge because we have a main highway here which isn’t a highway,” he said. “We are proud of the top end, but we have big safety problems at the bottom end of the road because it remains a single lane highway.” At the recent Tablelands Regional Council meeting it was decided to write a letter to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey, requesting the widening and sealing of the remaining section of Upper Barron Road.

TO celebrate 100 years of the Barrine Masonic Lodge, the worshipful masters and brethren are hosting a re-enactment of the Consecration Ceremony for Barrine Lodge No 296 and Ravenshoe Lodge No 297. The event will be conducted by the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria this Saturday 12 November at the Atherton Masonic Centre, with the brethren, women and children all welcome to attend. The lodge’s history dates back to April 1922, when the first meeting was held at the Yungaburra sawmill office of Bro Thomas Wensley with 12 freemasons attending and Bro Charles Davis chairing. It was there they decided to build the Barrine Lodge and the brethren were determined to build it from the logs and timber available from the sawmill. Donations of lodge furniture were made, including a piece of stone donated by Bro King from the same quarry in Palestine that was used in the building of King Solomon’s Temple. This stone was later used to make two ashlars for the lodge. A site close to the historic Yungaburra State School was purchased for £40 to build the lodge and within six weeks, they had a meeting place. On 30 October 1922, the hall was officially opened with 54 brethren attending, including the M.W. Grand Master of Queensland, Charles Stumm K.C. Every Saturday closest to the full moon, the men would host their meetings and ride their horses home in the bright moonlight. RSVPs to the re-enactment can be made to 0418 879 308. The centre is located on the corner of Golfs Link Road and Elizabeth Street, Atherton.

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Lions donation helps keep Shire history alive

Mareeba Historical Society secretary Helen Kindt (centre) with Mareeba Lions Club members Deanna Percy (left) and Denis McKinley (right).

THE Mareeba Historical Society has received $350 to help keep their doors open, lights on and documented Shire history available for people to peruse after a donation by the Mareeba Lions Club. The Mareeba Lions club has been using the proceeds they gather from their regular sausage sizzle outside of Coles to assist local groups who dig into their own pockets to stay open. Society secretary Helen Kindt was extremely pleased to receive the donation and thanked the Lions for their support. The Mareeba Animal Refuge has been cited as the next organisation to receive a donation from the Lions. Mitchell Gale and Kahlia Sellers from Mareeba State School with mentor Zena Coyle (centre) after receiving their awards.

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Festival calls for new committee

Charity golf day pays off for locals NEARLY $50,000 was raised for organisations and families in need during the final Cops and Robbers Charity Golf Day. For the past 12 years the charity golf day has raised close to $250,000 to support local groups, this year, the beneficiaries were Police Legacy, Yungaburra Lions Palliative Care Scheme, Community Supporting Police, Atherton Girl Guides and Scouts and several local families. Cheques worth thousands of dollars were split up between the groups.

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Disappointment as Labor axes BBRF

BY ELLIE FINK

AFTER awarding more than $900 million worth of grants across the country, the Building Better Regions Fund (BBRF) has been axed by the Labor government and Member for Leichhardt and avid supporter of the grant program, Warren Entsch, is not impressed. The announcement was made recently by Labor’s Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King, who said The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) found BBRF grants favoured National Party elec-

torates and were not awarded on the basis of merit, but on the basis of rules that were not made clear to all applicants. Mr Entsch said the announcement did not make sense to him and that the decision was “just purely political”. “I am extremely disappointed by this, we have had five very successful rounds so far that have funded places such as the Cairns Aquarium, Cooktown Airport, suicide prevention events, domestic violence awareness events, cultural events and so much more,” he said. “Round 6 has been scrapped which means that those people who took the time to apply

for the funding cannot longer receive it. “Some of those projects take up to 12-18 months to complete and now that they have to apply for different funding, that has set them back in the process of competing them. “This is all just purely political,” Mr Entsch said. Ms King said those who applied for Round 6 have the opportunity to apply for a new grant, the Growing Regions Program, which will “provide new opportunities for regional local councils and not-for-profit organisations through an annual open, competitive grants process”.

THOSE with a passion for the Mareeba Multicultural Festival are being encouraged to get involved for next year’s event as nominations open for a new advisory committee. The Mareeba Multicultural Festival Advisory Committee is a dedicated group of volunteers who reflect the diverse cultures of the Mareeba shire. Committee members are required to attend regular meetings and assist with the organisation and delivery of this treasured event. The free, one day festival includes dance and music by hundreds of performers from many different cultures along with fabulous food showcasing a range of cuisines at the myriad of different stalls. Submissions can be made at MSC’s website on 11 November from 5pm.

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Culture camps seek support

Locals came together to honour the life of Emily Thompson during a Red Rose Rally.

Rally sheds light on domestic violence A RED Rose Rally was called in Atherton and other communities across Queensland last week to honour the life of 18-year-old Emily Thompson who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Strathpine last month. Since 2010, a rally has been called following the death of a Queensland woman at the hands of domestic violence. Several locals showed up to Anzac Park to pay their respects to the young Queenslander, dressing in black and standing in silence for 30 minutes.

The aim of the rally is to spread awareness within communities on the impacts of domestic violence, to act as a beacon of hope to those experiencing domestic violence and remember the lives lost to the epidemic. According to campaign “Destroy the Joint”, Emily is the 38th woman this year who has died at the hands of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone. Contact 1800RESPECT on their 24 hour hotline 1800 737 732.

INDIGENOUS leader Joseph Callope is appealing to the Mareeba community to donate basic supplies and equipment to help him run his successful and well attended men’s and youth group outings. The Wakaman tribe man established Bungaru Aboriginal Corporation several years ago and has been running camps for indigenous people to help them reconnect with their culture and provide on country rehabilitation opportunities. Joseph previously suffered with alcohol addiction himself and decided to break the generational cycle and give local indigenous people an opportunity to learn and heal on country. He is appealing for donations that will go towards running the camps, items such as tooth brushes, tooth paste, soap, sunscreen, sanity items for ladies and more. He is also looking for sleeping items such as sleeping bags, pillows, blankets and swags among other items.

Stationary equipment would not go astray as many of the youth that attend his camps communicate in different ways. “These simple items allow the youth in the camp to draw and write which is a huge expression of their thoughts, feelings and emotions,” Joseph said. “We all have different ways of communicating. “If you cannot help in these ways, a good feed at night-time or a biscuit and a cuppa also go a long way. “We all know the best yarns are around the fire with a snack, and a soft drink or some soup.” For more information and to donate any items, ring Joseph on 0457 593 237. Joseph is also organising a day at Mooraridgi Park in Mareeba on 26 November where he will present videos and photos of his camps and the stories of people who are seeking rehabilitation on country.

Residents resist park rezoning ATHERTON residents gathered at their favourite local park over the weekend, protesting its potential rezoning by Tablelands Regional Council. Several months ago, the council agreed to start the process to assess whether the un-named park at Maunds and Pink Street could be rezoned to medium density residential, before trying to sell it off. This decision was met with backlash from the community and residents who still utilise the park and a petition was made and gathered hundreds of signatures. If the council successfully pushes ahead with the rezoning, there will be a public notification period which will allow residents to send in objections to the proposal.

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Mareeba’s finest fashion stops the nation BY ELLIE FINK

A photomontage showing what the Chalumbin Wind Farm would look like from the Kennedy Highway.

D r a f t P u b l i c E n v i r o n m e n t R e p o r t o n ex h i b i t i o n Chalumbin Wind Farm, proposed to be located within two cattle grazing properties 15 km south-west of Ravenshoe, will be assessed by the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water through a Public Environment Report (PER). The draft PER is now on public exhibition until Friday, 16 December 2022. It includes full details of the ecological assessment work and findings, and the proposed impact mitigation measures, offset strategies and plans. Hard copies of the draft PER and supporting documents are on display at: • Tablelands Regional Council, front reception, 45 Mabel St, Atherton. • Ravenshoe Library, public reading area, 24 Moore St, Ravenshoe. • The Chalumbin Wind Farm Information Hub, 55 Grigg St, Ravenshoe. The draft PER and supporting documents are also available on the project website and can be found in the Invitation for comment – EPBC Act Public Environment Report post under the ‘News’ tab.

LOCAL fashion icon Gracyn Marsterson has made history in Melbourne, becoming the first female to ever place in the finals of the Best Suited Category at this year’s Victoria Racing Clubs Myers Fashions on the Field. Gracyn travelled to Melbourne for the racing carnival last week alongside local designer Liana Hastie from Sonlia Fashion and stylist Yahni Pole-Rindlisbacher from Hair by Yahni. Gracyn will now forever look back on her time in Melbourne as one of the most amazing experiences of her life. “I was so nervous but the whole experience was amazing,” she said. “I was such a tough competition because when Covid shut down the competition, people had two years to plan out their outfit, so it was interesting to see the trends coming out of it. “A huge congratulations to the winner. We actually ended up becoming pretty good friends and I loved his style – it was all very friendly competition.” Liana was with Gracyn every step of the way, documenting their time in Melbourne on Sonlia’s social media pages. She said she was beyond proud of Gracyn’s efforts during

Gracyn Marsterson has taken out runner-up for the Best Suited category at the Victoria Racing Clubs Myers Fashions on the Field. PHOTO: LIANA HASTIE.

the carnival. “She went onstage against 12 other online digital winners and came out in second place which was absolutely mind-blowing,” she said.

“She was the first female to place runner-up in the best suited category so it was great to see her out there repping the ladies. “It was absolutely amazing and I am so very proud of her.”

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Co mmu n i ty i n fo rmati o n s es s i o n s During the draft PER’s exhibition period community information sessions will be held at the project’s information hub in Ravenshoe. L oca ti on: 55 Gr i gg St, Ra v enshoe. Da tes: Tuesda y 29 & Wednesda y 30 Nov ember 2022. Ti mes: 10a m, 1pm, 3pm a nd 5pm ea ch da y. During the information sessions the project team will present an overview of the draft PER and be available to discuss its contents and answer questions.

Qu es ti o n s an d feedbac k Open times for the information hub in Ravenshoe have been extended to Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, as well as by appointment. For any questions or the latest information on the project please visit the information hub or contact the project team via the details below. C ha l umbi n Wi nd Fa r m Inf or ma ti on Hub 55 Grigg St, Ravenshoe Open Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and by appointment. Tel: 1800 731 296 Email: info@chalumbinwindfarm.com.au Website: chalumbinwindfarm.com.au or scan the QR code right on your mobile

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ICPA FUNdraiser a huge hit Feral deer strategy released BY SALLY TURLEY

The FNQ Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) Mt Garnet FUNdraiser exceeded all expectations recently, raising $30,000 for the organisation devoted to improving the quality of education of rural and remote children. After months of hard work by branch members, businesses responded, donating an impressive line-up of auction items and thousands of dollars in cash. Almost 200 people travelled from as far as Chillagoe, Charters Towers, Georgetown, and across the Tablelands to attend. The kids were well catered for, with expert instructors from AFL Cairns, Queensland Cricket and pottery and macramé organisations travelling out to Mt Garnet to teach them new skills and include them in team events not usually accessible in the bush. There was fairy floss, gift bags and givea-ways supplied by generous sponsors and the extremely well-patronised jumping castle that kept the never-ending line up of kids busy, giving parents a chance to socialise and relax. The evening's events kicked off with the Shane Knuth and Andrew Young sponsored Happy Hour, hosted by the town’s golf club members, who supplied nibbles before a home-cooked dinner which included a pig on the spit, lasagna, salad and desserts, all served under the magnificent Mt Garnet stars. Life memberships were presented to dedicated and long-serving members, Jenny Ford and Karen Pedersen during the night. The completely volunteer-based organisation has been kept alive by members like these since it began in 1971. Brian Rowland maintained a cracking pace, as he auctioned his way through the massive pile of donated items, managing to lighten both the atmosphere and everyone's wallets in the process. Dancing followed with live music by Carrizma, who entertained party-goers until

The jumping castle proved a huge hit with all the kids on the weekend of fun at Mt Garnet.

midnight and those who camped overnight were treated to a bacon and egg breakfast to fuel them up for the Sunday cricket sessions. Funds raised over the weekend will be used to maintain equity of access to education for geographically isolated children, paying for delegates to attend annual state and federal conferences and continue lobby-

Long-term ICPA member, Jenny Ford was awarded life membership for commitment to her branch, by FNQ President, Karen Muccignat at the Mt Garnet fundraiser.

ing politicians for better educational opportunities for students from Prep to university. ICPA FNQ President Karen Muccignat said their branch was overjoyed with the huge response they had received from throughout the community and they wanted to sincerely thank all those who had sponsored, supported or volunteered to help the branch in any way.

President of FNQ ICPA branch, Karen Muccignat, presents Karen Pedersen with her life membership for dedication to the organisation at the event on Saturday 29 October.

A NEW strategy to help landowners and local councils to deal with the impact of feral deer has been released. Feral Deer Management Strategy 2022-27 states that feral deer must be removed at the same rate the population would otherwise grow. Developed from a survey released at the beginning of the year, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries took in the over 400 responses on local feral deer. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the strategy would help build capac-

ity to control feral deer. “Feral deer numbers across Queensland are growing and pose an increasing threat to biodiversity, agriculture and public safety,” Mr Furner said. “The new updated strategy aligns with the Biosecurity Act 2014 and defines best practice management and a coordinated approach to control feral deer. “Local councils and landholders can now more effectively manage this growing problem through a combination of research, partnerships, planning and collaboration, improved understanding of impacts, practical knowledge, and appropriate control methods.”

Grow your Mo this November NOVEMBER marks Men’s Health Month, with Movember being one of the largest campaigns taking place throughout the month. Men are encouraged to grow moustaches to raise awareness of men's health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s suicide. While it is a fun event, it highlights that men’s health is often an under-serviced area of community health and more awareness is needed for men to look after their health. The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has seen an increase in men visiting local chemists who are experiencing symptoms of mental health issues. In the past there has been a stigma associated with mental health issues, but those days are long gone and no-one entering a pharmacy to discuss depression

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A JOINT INITIATIVE OF The Mareeba Chamber of Commerce and Mareeba Shire Council The Mareeba Chamber of Commerce and Mareeba Shire Council invite interested community members to attend the 2022 meeting of the Mareeba Community Taskforce. This is an opportunity to hear from guest speakers on the five priority outcomes that were identified at the inaugural forum in 2021. Speakers include representatives from the Mareeba Community Family Health Care, Mareeba Hospital, Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation, QLD Police and QLD Department of Children, Youth Justice & Multicultural Affairs. As well as representatives from the Mareeba Community Centre Inc, Crime Stoppers and Ngoonbi Community Services Indigenous Corporation.

Council is pleased to report on the significant achievements seen this year, despite ongoing economic challenges faced by Local Governments, businesses, and communities across Australia following the global pandemic.

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Mareeba Shire Council’s Annual Report 2021/22 was tabled at the Ordinary Council Meeting in October. The report highlights Council’s key achievements in delivering services to the Mareeba Shire over the past 12 months.

Council has maintained a focus on delivering affordable, quality services for our community by bringing down a balanced budget which is within the means of the ratepayers, and which remains true to our long-term financial plan. To read the report, visit www.msc.qld.gov.au and search "Annual Report".

MAREEBA MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE SEEKING NOMINATIONS Join a dedicated group of volunteers who reflect the diverse cultures of the Mareeba Shire. Members are required to attend regular meetings and assist with the organisation and delivery of this treasured event. Interested? Submit a nomination form, available on Council's website by 5pm on Friday, 11 November 2022.

Mutchilba Transfer Station Wednesday, 30 November and Saturday, 3 December 2022 Chillagoe Transfer Station Thursday, 1 December and Saturday, 3 December 2022 Mt Carbine Transfer Station Thursday, 1 December and Sunday, 4 December 2022 Dimbulah, Julatten, Kuranda and Mareeba Transfer Stations Saturday, 3 December and Sunday, 4 December 2022 Almaden, lrvinebank and Mt Molloy Transfer Stations Saturday, 3 December and Sunday, 4 December 2022 For more information, please phone Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 308 461.

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Big school fun for 2023 preppies A GROUP of little ones spent a day at a “big school” last week at Biboohra State School’s prep open day. With the 2022 year coming to an end, many families are getting their children prepared for their very first day of primary school in 2023. The open day allows incoming prep students to get comfortable with the school before their first day and principal Cherene Trimble was excited to see all the new smiling faces.

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book. “Have a radio and batteries as part of your emergency kit as that is also one of the best ways to get information during power outages,” Const. Day said. Police are encouraging the Tablelands community to always prioritise their own safety and those around them before considering additional actions they may wish to take during and after a significant weather event. “The urge to place yourself in a potentially dangerous situation during wild weather must be resisted, regardless of whether it means loss of property or inconvenience with travel to a destination,” Far North District Disaster Management Group Sergeant Bill Stanley said. “A serious risk during events with heavy rainfall is flash flooding. Water is heavy and powerful. It doesn’t take much flowing water to push a vehicle off a bridge or causeway. Don’t risk it. “The message, ‘If it’s flooded, forget it’ should always be in mind when your path is blocked by flood waters.” The message is, prepare now, know who to contact and stay out of harm’s way this season.

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MAREEBA is blessed with an abundance of bird species that range from tiny silver eyes to thick-knees, magpie geese, waterfowl and even bustards that are attracted to water and food that many suburban gardens offer. The dry season is hard on our wildlife, especially seed eating birds who must forage for food on the ground, much of which is burned off for ‘cultural’ and crop protection reasons. Marsupials – bandicoots, quokkas, wallabies and kangaroos also live in gardens and farms, as do rabbits and feral cats who are bolstered by native animals that include lizards, monitors, snakes, frogs, possums, insect bats and flying foxes, marsupial rats and mice, echidnas and quolls. All have been recorded, at least in my garden, which is only three kilometres from the post office. Drought-like conditions prevail in the dry and while birds can fly to more favourable surrounds the furred creatures are restricted to the home grounds they share with humans. Providing some food and water keeps them in your garden where you can enjoy nature at its best. Finches, quail, doves and pigeons are the worst affected but with many favouring our verdant gardens we can help with water and food to sustain them during the long dry. However, never feed them to the point where they become re-

An immature Black Butcherbird, a seasonal visitor to Mareeba.

liant on you to live, just enough to sustain them through the worse time of the seasons. When conditions become favourable, they will leave on their own accord to feeding and breeding grounds. Water dishes, fountains and garden sprinklers are ideal for attracting birds to your garden with food supplements, seed, cast-off greens and fruits added as an attraction for others, even meat for butcher birds and magpies that become remarkable trusting after only a short period, though they will prey on other species. Planting native fruit trees attracts many species of birds, especially those that migrate from New Guinea to breed here koels and channel-bill cuckoos. Flowering scrubs are ideal as food for honey and insect eating birds, and it matters little if they are native plants or not, if they

flower our native birds will feed on the blooms and the insects they attract. Flowering plants attract butterflies and bees in the day and moths at night and bring lingering sweet smells to your garden. It stands to reason that if you have a cat it will prey on all native species, no matter how house trained it is, as do some dogs, but most dog accept other animals if they are trained to do so. There you have, plant some flowing plants, put a bird bath under a shady place, and some seed out for finches, doves and pigeons and enjoy nature as never before. Dick Eussen is an international published author, outdoor writer/photographer and author of bestselling book, The Crocodile Coast – a novel set in Karumba.

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Crater Mountain coffee captures world's attention

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LUCY Stocker's passion for what she does emanates even more strongly from her than the rich aroma of roasting coffee beans that usually surrounds her. Not content to just grow excellent coffee, she continues to push the boundaries of her craft, seeking new techniques and new markets for their product. Lucy Stocker and James Masterman of Crater Mountain Coffee, Upper Barron have covered a lot of ground since choosing to leave their lives as mining engineers in Perth nearly five years ago and return home to set their agricultural vision in motion. Last November, they were basking in the thrill of receiving a bronze medal in the Filter category of the world's largest coffee roasting competition, the ‘Golden Bean,’ after putting their beans up for professional evaluation and blind tasting, against the world's best coffee growers. Just one season on and their coffee has again featured in the international spotlight, when it was selected for inclusion in the 2022 World Barista Championship and World Brewer's Cup, held in conjunction with the Melbourne International Coffee Expo. The World Barista Champi-

onship (WBC) is the pre-eminent international coffee competition staged annually by World Coffee Events (WCE) and the story behind Crater Mountain Coffee being part of that championship is a cultural event in itself. French rugby player and owner of coffee shops in the South of France, Tom Balerin was in Australia to represent Switzerland in the barista competition and needed a coffee to work with. Lucy and James have established a collaboration with Australian specialty coffee roaster, Ona Coffee's flagship Melbourne store, supplying them with some of their mountain beans. Their brand was recommended to Mr Balerin, he loved it and chose to use it in the competition. “He didn't make it to the final,” Lucy laughed “But he took the left over coffee from the competition back with him to promote in France and hopefully to begin retailing through his own coffee shops in France's most popular tourist region.” Meanwhile, Crater Mountain Coffee is being sold for $14 a cup in Canberra's Highroad coffee shop, another of Ona's national flagship cafes where coffee takes centre stage and is served in an endless array of brew methods of multiple origins and flavours.

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With their second commercial coffee crop harvested and the Crater Mountain Coffee reputation spreading across Australia and the world, Lucy Stocker has been busy participating in trials with Danish yeast manufacturers, Chr.Hansen to create new coffee flavours at their Upper Barron farm.

“We made a conscious decision to align our product with the ‘third wave of coffee’ connoisseurship, whose subscribers consider coffee an artisanal food, like wine,” Lucy said. “They want high quality coffee sourced from farms instead of countries. Their drinking experience is enhanced by increased knowledge of the coffee's uniqueness, including its source (cultivar), and its growing, harvesting, roasting and preparation methods. “Our crop is completely hand harvested, sorted and processed. Our roasting process is about bringing out the unique characteristics of each bean, and the flavor is clean, hard and pure.” Currently wrapping up this season's harvest, Lucy has been heavily involved with Danish bioscience company, Chr.Hansen, one of the world's largest suppliers of food cultures, probiotics, and enzymes to the wine, beer and dairy industries. As one of the test farms in-

volved with Chr.Hansen, Lucy is conducting 50 different trials in a bid to create new flavours in their coffees. After pulping, coffee beans are fermented for three to six days using wine or champagne bacteria to react with the beans' enzymes and bring out their fruity flavours. Next they are dried in the green house at 40-45 degrees for 20 days before being de-skinned to release the green bean. Then they are rested for a couple of months before being sent away to Canberra for tasting assessments. Every bean has been tracked using QR codes from the moment it entered the processing shed, to the point of cupping. Delayed by drizzle, this year's harvest had to be crammed into a two-week window. The 10 tonnes of cherry harvested is all destined for the specialty coffee market and Lucy said they were aiming to achieve the rarely attained 90-point average and $200/kg product range.

“Next year we want to step up in scale and efficiency, lifting our 7,000 trees to around 30,000 trees, gradually expanding until we are reach 100 per cent capacity on our 142ha Upper Barron property by 2025,” she said. “Traditionally an online business, we have started supplying local outlets, where people can ask specifically for our brand. We run Farm Open Days, includ-

ing a farm tour and cupping on the first Sunday of the month. “But with the harvest done and the last barrel of ferment in the drying room, I am getting sick of falling over the coffee stacked everywhere. I am looking forward to going and laying in the ocean for a week and daydreaming about our next big achievement in the global coffee scene.”

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Graziers seek feedback from Beef Awards BY SALLY TURLEY

AFTER 42 years of farming, Upper Barron graziers, Greg and Di Binnie are participating in their first ever carcase competition. They will be entering a pen of three home-bred and home-grown Charbray heifers into this month's Rocky Creek Abattoir's Best Beef Awards. “We have been breeding and fattening cattle for a long time and have had quite a few successful entries in the prime section of the Malanda show over the years,” Mr Binnie said. “We have used every available method to assess our cattle's performance. We use EBV figures when buying our bulls and believe the carcase competition is a good way to see if we are on the right track. “We take all our steers through to Jap Ox, channeling them into two separate markets - the smaller fellas go to Rocky Creek abattoirs and the fat cows and all the bullocks that will dress over 320kg go to JBS in Townsville. “We don't get much feedback on the eating quality of our cattle once they are sold and we are extra keen to participate in the Best Beef Awards because it is a Grass-fed competition. It will be good to toss our cattle up against the specs and see how they shape up. “We run a separate herd of select cows that we mate with good Brahman bulls from the Charters Towers Big Country Bull Sale to breed replacement heifer for the operation. The rest go to Charolais bulls for that extra weight from the cross, to be bred as a terminal herd of bullocks and spayed heifers. “The heifers are by Palgrove Charolais bulls out of high-grade Brahman cows and we have selected three that have good eye muscle area and even fat coverage. Our cattle are all pasture fed and we just feed the calves a bit of hay and molasses during weaning. “Most calves are weaned at eight months of age, all the weaners are blooded twice and the males are vaccinated against three day. We try and keep them clear of worms and ticks until they are

18 months old. We handle them as much as we can to educate them at a young age. “We put a lot of pressure on our heifers to calve or be well in calf by two years of age, they must mother well and have good udders. We find when the cow is in better condition, the calves grow more pre-birth, making it easier for us to trade in milk and two tooth cattle by 24-30 months of age. “At 10 months, the weaners are sent out to fatten on a mixture of Guinea and Hamil grass, Brachiaria, Setaria, Tinaroo glycine and Shaw creeping Vigna at a conservative stocking ratio of one steer or heifer to .6ha They usually do around .7kg and up to .8kg weight gain per day.” Long recognised by their industry as good operators, it has taken Greg and Di decades of hard work and dedication to put together their 385ha aggregation of highly productive Upper Barron and Malanda country and their quality herd of Brahman and Charbray cattle. “After seven years of looking, we bought our first 113ha farm in 1980. I was earning $117 a week ($6,084/yr) working as a butcher for Darcy Byrnes and we paid $85,000 for the block. The place was very run down and needed a lot of work repairing fences and building yards,” Mr Binnie said. “We had to clear the last of the country and plant all the improved pastures and couldn't afford to buy a tractor initially, so we had to use our horses for everything.” Mrs Binnie recalled how they used to put a roll of plain wire around their horse's necks and attach a container of herbicide to the pummel of the saddle and head out fencing and poisoning weeds, but said they were just tickled pink to have their own farm. “We had around 300 breeders agisted out at Gunnawarra, Wyoming and Yammanie Stations for nearly 20 years. We enjoyed it out bush. We would take lick out to the cattle every fortnight and just sit at the dam, watching them with their calves,” she said. “We kept tabs on everything and can follow our calves' bloodlines back four generations. We

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Upper Barron graziers Greg and Di Binnie are entering three Charbray heifers in the Rocky Creek ‘Best Beef Awards,’ being judged later this week.

operate a two-strike system with our heifers, mating them to two different bulls in two years. If they don't go in calf consistently or produce good-conditioned calves, they will be on the truck.” Both from Tableland farming families, Greg grew up on his family's Malanda dairy farm and Di, a Pensini by birth, grew up farming corn and hay. “We loved what we are doing so much, we thought because we had two children, we should try and buy another farm in case they wanted to come back to the land,” she said. “When we brought the cattle home from the

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Kuranda artist Connie Rovina will be showcasing her first solo exhibition at the Bailey’s Crystalbrook next month and is inviting the community to come along.

Kuranda artist set to showcase culture A FIRST Nation’s artist from Kuranda with a passion for showcasing her culture through paint will be opening her solo exhibition on 2 December at the Bailey Crystalbrook Hotel. Connie Rovina has been exhibiting her artwork worldwide since 1988, but this upcoming exhibition holds a special place in her heart. “This exhibition is particularly special as I connect spirits and build bridges between old, new and differing cultures in a respectful way,” she said. “My work combines traditional stories with modern Aboriginal art and fresh vibrant colour, dissimilar to Central Australian desert dot paintings, the Northern Territory raark and cross-hatched paintings, or desert wildflower country paintings.” Ms Rovina’s clan ties are the KukuThayp-

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Contact Natalie Freeman 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. Visit www.eldersinsurance.com.au to consider the Product Disclosure Statement and any applicable Target Market Determination to decide if the product is right for you.

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For local knowledge, dedicated service and exceptional results give Joe a call!

JOETORRISI.COM.AU JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468

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Stunning family living at Amaroo WELCOME to your stylish, near new home. Set in Amaroo Park Estate and surrounded by other quality homes it's not just an address…..it's a lifestyle! This 4 bedroom residence presents as new & encompasses crisp, neutral colour schemes & quality fixtures & fittings as well as a practical, stylish floor plan incorporating every conceivable extra.

Deceased Estate Clearout - Must Sell! 32 Mabel Street, Atherton | $459,000

Features include: • Approx 386m2 floorplan including a 44m2 extended patio area • Fully tiled throughout offering lots of natural light & neutral colour tones with large open plan living area • Closed media/lounge off the living area with sliding doors out to the patio • 4 Generous bedrooms, 3 with walk-in robes & 1 with built-in robe • Master bedroom with stylish his & hers ensuite & sizeable walk-in robe • Gourmet central kitchen with substantial walk-in pantry, glass splashback, stone bench tops incorporating waterfall ends, breakfast bar, plumbed in fridge space & superior appliances including a 900mm Ilve freestanding oven with gas cooktop & Bosch stainless steel dishwasher • Separate formal dining room with custom built cabinetry • Elegant main bathroom with shower & separate plunge bath plus external vanity • Generous laundry with built-in cabinetry & multiple hallway storage cupboards • 3rd toilet with easy ac-

cess from the entertainment area • Security screens, tinted windows & custom-made window furnishings throughout • Substantial, tiled patio directly off the living area with slide down blinds plus an extra 5.5m x 8m extension with exposed aggregate flooring – perfect for entertaining & family gatherings • Split system solar hot water & 3kw solar power system • Double garage with 5m x 2.4m tiled storeroom • Exposed aggregate driveway & 800mm wide cement pathways all round plus considerable concreted clothesline area Address: Price: Agent:

• Roll down sun protection blinds on the western windows • Fully fenced and immaculately landscaped 1284m2 allotment with double gated side access, automatic popup irrigation, rear garden area with an assortment of fruit trees & the added privacy of having no rear neighbours The extensive list of quality features and stylish floor plan will impress. Inspection is highly recommended. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468. 18 Amaroo Drive, MAREEBA Offers over $665,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

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Prestigious Residence on the edge of Sunbird Estate

UNIQUE PROPERTY IN ATHERTON CBD Rear Commercial Building and Off Street Parking

• PLUS Large accommodation residence • Minimum deposit & rents could pay the mortgage! • Redevelopment potential • Critical rental shortage = strong returns

Robyn Hawley-Whitton 0488 071 007 robyn@cpo.com.au Ian Tomasetig 0438 189 054 ian@cpo.com.au PAGE 24 The Express, Wednesday, November 9, 2022

• 4 bedrooms plus built-in office • His and her ensuites • Split systems throughout • Granite bench tops with stainless steel fittings • 8m x 12m Colorbond shed • Custom made outdoor cabinetry & BBQ • Manicured gardens with irrigation system

Price: Low $700,000s

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SATURDAY, 12TH NOVEMBER 11AM-12PM

ARE YOU SELLING? We have buyers!

PICTURE yourself living in luxury on half an acre in town! This beautiful home will surely capture your interest upon first glance. Fully renovated, it is completely move in ready so you can enjoy all the stunning features it has to offer. Entering the home you are greeted with lovely warm timber floors which immerse the open plan layout. The kitchen has been completely redone and showcases stunning finishes, appliances and an ample amount of storage.

Curl up and read a book, all while enjoying the cozy fireplace in the lounge room. Effortless indoor to outdoor living is provided by the covered patio, a perfect spot to entertain all your guests. Also featured are 3 bedrooms, all air conditioned and 2 with built-ins plus the master showcases a stunning ensuite. The office could be utilized as a small 4th bedroom. One of the key features is the size of the block; set on 2,308m2 with a large 12m x

7.5m shed + mezzanine with 3m high doors as well as a high clearance tandem carport ideal for a caravan or boat. Looking to reduce the power bills? With 10kw of solar panels and 5kw battery

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setup you are on your way. For more information contact Exclusive agent, Ray White Atherton. Call Suzey Whitby on 0438 090 306. www.raywhiteruralatherton.com.au/L20904951

7 Gibson Street, ATHERTON $777,000 EXCLUSIVE to Suzey Whitby Ray White Atherton 0438 090 306 or 4091 7111

6 ﬁnance approved buyers are seeking houses up to $300,000 in Ravenshoe, Malanda, Atherton areas + 5 couples wanting small acreage up to $500,000! Constant inquiry for anything around the Lake

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

DOWNSIZE OR INVEST Atherton • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit • Open plan living • Kitchen with ample storage • Small courtyard • Open bay carport • Corner block, close to schools $286,000 L20914016 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

INCREDIBLE GRAZING Ravenshoe • Set on 51.95 hectares • Improved pastures + fenced • 2 permanent creeks • Steel 3 bay machinery shed • 2x 2 bedroom duplex • 2 road accesses O/O $990,000 L16685087 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

0458 408 540

THE VIEWS Yungaburra • Set on approx. 19.8 acres • 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 kitchen home • Well fenced, 3 paddocks • Rainwater + solar (6.25kw) • 3 bay machinery shed • Cattle yards $ P.O.A. L19586763 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

VERSATILE LIFESTYLE Dimbulah • Situated on 30.83 hectares • Main home: 2 bed, 1 bath + office • Cottage: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • 28m x 7.5m + 11m x 7.5m shed • 30 acres* of improved pastures • Walsh River frontage + orchard $889,000 L19694705 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

PEACEFUL PARADISE Atherton • 4 bedrooms, 3 with built-ins • Master with ensuite & WIR • Large open plan layout • Modern kitchen, tiled throughout • Large entertainment area • Very private, set on an 1 acre O/O $599,000 L20864238 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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Pole home with B&B business for sale

Purpose-built Pole Home with Income is now on the Market PEACEFUL and serene with stunning mountain views, this master-built residential pole home with B&B income is the perfect opportunity to mix business with pleasure. Situated on the stunning Atherton Tablelands known for its rich diversity in food and nature experiences, visitors and locals alike can visit the many farms to sample home-grown produce, starting with Australia's oldest coffee plantation, then graze your way through the farmers' markets in Yungaburra or enjoy a tipple at a distillery. The property is situated in the township of Atherton and offers a great opportunity to secure a residential home with income or investment property on the Atherton Tablelands. Features include: • Elevated 1890m2 allotment taking in stunning views • Purpose built 6 bedrooms/4-bathroom pole home with income • Currently operating as

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Blue Gum B&B and listed on Airbnb • There is a channel manager linked to 60 websites such as Airbnb, booking. com, Expedia, wotif etc. Key dispenser enables non face to face check ins, allowing management off site. • B&B Business established since 2000 • Inground pool with undercover BBQ area • Amazing mountain / Tableland views • 10kw Solar with 13kw Tesla battery (System produces 60kwh per day) • Skillion Roof shed Built in 1998, the Pole home was designed to capture the surrounding mountain views while providing privacy. With plenty of space, the house can be used to relax and reflect in individual spaces or socialise and connect with friends and family. Floor-to-ceiling timber brings you in touch with the natural environment of the Atherton

Tablelands. The kitchen area provides a fantastic social environment with connections to the outdoor timber deck as well as the lounge and dining area. The home has three levels in total which offers a variety of options including comfortable separate family living while operating a B & B or

operate the property fully as a B&B business. This property could also operate and function beautifully as a dual residence or provide accommodation for live-in parents. The North facing side of the house captures the allday sun to provide winter warmth, with easy access to the extensive outdoor areas.

Opportunities to purchase a residential home combined with a business does not come along often. For furAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

ther details and to arrange your inspection contact Rino Gava at Raine & Horne Atherton on 0427 779 086.

36 Twelfth Avenue, ATHERTON $1,450,000 Rino Gava Raine & Horne Atherton 0427 779 086

MOUNTAIN VIEW ACREAGE, CREEK 13 Panoramic Drive

SOLID INVESTMENT 4 Larkin Close

WEEKENDS EVERY DAY 6 Eden Drive

NEW BUILD IN ATHERTON 3 Twine Close

• 3 bedrooms + 2 office spaces • Minutes to town centre • 2 bay shed with lean-to • Partially fenced with creek

• Brick home with security screens on 820m2 • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Double lock up garage + double carport • 2 living areas + shed Sale $409,000 ONO Web ID 16733698 Colle e Rowston 0419 733 712

• 1 acre situated at Tinaroo Rise Estate • Power & water ready to be connected • Close to Tinaroo Dam • Benched house pad

• 4 Bedroom newly completed home • Security screens and blinds • Pantry connects to kitchen and laundry • Double lock-up garage with remote Sale $545,000 Web ID 17281973 Colle e Rowston 0419 733 712

Sale Offers Over $498,000 Web ID 16733677 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

Sale OFFERS CONSIDERED Web ID 16733714 Rino Gava 0427 779 086

Atherton | 4091 1611 | 24 Main Street, Atherton rh.com.au/atherton

WARATAH, Malanda | Nth Qld ON

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BLUE RIBBON GRAZING Over 20 years of Biodynamic Farming 13km from Malanda Exceptional weight gains and carrying capacity Outstanding pastures, 4 spring fed creeks Undercover yards and 2 sheds Some of the best fattening country on the Tablelands Low cost, High yield No frost, No sedge, High annual rainfall AUCTION DATE: Wednesday 23rd November 2022 Commencing 11:00am at the Malanda RSL

For more information Contact: WARATAH | NORTH QLD | 61.2 ha - 151 acres LIVESTOCK & RURAL PROPERTY AGENTS

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SCOTT HART P: 0428 371 659 E: shart@qldrural.com.au JACKO SHEPHARD P: 0417 790 147

www.qldrural.com.au ID L20641302

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Striking industrial residence

IT’S a surreal experience walking into a property of this calibre and knowing you could be waking up here every day. No expense has been spared in the construction and landscaping of this very impressive residence set on a 4,000m2 allotment in the ever popular Rangeview Estate. An industrial theme is featured throughout, with a colourbond exterior, high ceilings and an expansive open plan design that exudes luxury and space. The entrance features a large glass panel door flowing through to a built-in fishpond. Guests are invited to wine and dine in the spacious stainless steel kitchen complete with a large in-built dining table, seating up to 10. The kitchen is fitted out with top quality appliances, a large walk in pan-

try and butlers pantry. The spacious living area features a combustion wood burner creating a warm indoor entertainment area that is the central highlight of the home. Large glass bi-folding doors open out to reveal the infinity pool overlooking established lawns and gardens. There are four spacious bedrooms in the immediate home, two of which have their own walk-in robes while the third can double as an office. A stand alone bath & separate shower overlooks the courtyard to form a spacious wet room. A second bathroom is conveniently located beside the master bedroom. Above the fourth bedroom/ media room is a mezzanine floor which serves as a massive multi purpose area, views are spectacular from this

height suggesting an home office might be very suitable, great storage is in place. To complete this spacious retreat there are two separate, self-contained studio rooms complete with a modern kitchen, living/dining and bedroom areas and their own stylish bathrooms. These rooms create a potential rental income, Airbnb or simply to host your extended family. A large list of features which continues with 18 panels of solar power with a 5.5KW solar invertor, a 3 bay colourbond shed with workAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

shop, poultry coup and an established array of fruit trees . Raised vegetable garden beds are growing quality produce and the entire property is landscaped with native plants. A property that oozes potential and improvements that make living off grid a breeze. Reap the rewards of the owners hard work, and contact Exclusive Marketing Agent Kaydee Chatfield 0417 468 941 at Main St Real Estate today to arrange your private inspection.

32 Filippo Close, TOLGA Offers Over $750,000 EXCLUSIVE to Kaydee Chatfield Main Street Real Estate 0417 468 941

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

RARE SIZE & A RARE LOCATION • 850m from the centre of Tolga village • Ideally located in a cul-de-sac street • Perfect for your dream home & shed • Block dimensions 41.7m x 47.9 - 2000m2 • Level allotment, fenced on 2 sides • Town services provided & covenant free $250,000

RARE GEM ON OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN • Solid clay brick home on 1 acre allotment • Spacious kitchen, dining & lounge, wood heater • 4 large built-in bedrooms, master with ensuite • 16 x 13m2 powered main shed with bathroom • 9 x 12m 2nd shed with roller door access both sides • 3.4klms to Atherton CBD & shopping centre $699,000

KAYDEE CHATFIELD 0417 468 941

ESCAPE THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE • 4.05Ha with family home, granny flat & office • Gallery style kitchen, dining, lounge with wood heater • 3 large bedrooms with built-ins, family sized bathroom • Separate 2nd dwelling, kitchenette, lounge 3 bedrooms • Separate 3rd dwelling currently set up as an office • Machinery shed, town water, bore, fully fenced $915,000

SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES • Masonry block home on 1012m2 allotment • Zoned light industry, main road frontage • 3 bedrooms with carpet, built-ins & ceiling fans • Modern kitchen, spacious open plan living/dining • Large enclosed entertaining area at the rear • Solid masonry shed/garage, lockable garden shed OFFERS OVER $380,000

SPACE THROUGHOUT, FANTASTIC VIEWS! • Modern block rendered home, 4001m2 allotment • 4 carpeted bedrooms, master with WIR & ensuite • Spacious open living/dining flows to enclosed patio • Well appointed kitchen, stone benches, dishwasher • Spacious 2nd living/entertaining area, timber gazebo • 6.6kw & 1.5kw dual solar systems, Colorbond shed $779,000

Phone 4091 6246 • www.mainstrealestate.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? Then you need an experienced, local Real Estate Agency that gets results. Call Remo or Vince today on 4092 2232.

159 Byrnes St, Mareeba Phone: 4092 2232

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IF you have been looking for a near new modern home in a residential sub-division that is the complete package, then look no further, as we have found the perfect home for you... Welcome to 10 Godwin Drive, Mareeba. Just minutes from town in the popular Kenneally Estate, this Tropic Coast home is just 12 years old and presents like new. It has amazing street appeal and whether you like your privacy, or you like to entertain, there is something here for everyone. The home consists of four good sized bedrooms, all with their own special features. The master bedroom is absolutely huge and has a large walk-in wardrobe, deluxe en-suite with his and

her showers, and it even has direct access to the family sized timber deck. The second bedroom has a smaller walk-in wardrobe while bedrooms 3 and 4 have built-in wardrobes. The living areas are laid out perfectly, with the kitchen overlooking the main lounge and dining area, but also with access to the timber deck and the additional lounge/TV room. The kitchen boasts a gas stove, electric oven, microwave and dishwasher, not to mention massive amounts of stone benchtop space and heaps of drawers for storage. Outside the 7m x 7m (approx.) deck speaks for itself, with heaps of room for those larger family get togethers, and bring the outside in

when you open up the huge double stacker doors that join the main living area to the deck. Staying outside, there is a powered 9m x 7m (approx.) Colorbond Shed with two roller doors which has plenty of space to store all of those toys. The lawn is irrigated and the gardens are low maintenance. There is a 5kW solar system and solar hot water, as well as a generator input point if you lose power. These guys have thought of everything! Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

The owners had the home built from a custom design, so you know there won't be another one like it. There is so much to mention, the only way you will be able to take it all in is if you come and have a look for yourself. You know this one won't last, so for more information, or to book your own private inspection, call Remo at the Central Realty Mareeba office today. Phone 0401 969 473. 10 Godwin Drive, MAREEBA $590,000 Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

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Make this Atherton house your home HERE you will discover a low maintenance home constructed of unbreakable masonry block external and internal walls. There are 3 bedrooms, all have built-in wardrobes, and the main bedroom has an ensuite with an easy access shower. For outdoor living there is private entertaining area with an easy-care tiled floor. The double lock up garage is also tiled and has vehicle access to the back yard.

For your peace of mind, the home is security screened. The 800sqm allotment is fenced and there is a lawn locker for the extras. Located walking distance to school and council parks. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

For more information, call Trisha Jackson at Professionals Atherton. Phone 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view more photos of this property, visit athertonrealestate. com.au ATHERTON $427,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

AUCTION SATURDAY 12TH NOVEMBER - 10AM RSL INNISFAIL - 18 FITZGERALD ESPLANADE, INNISFAIL 5 properties are to be auctioned in an ‘as is, where is’ condition. Bidding by phone is available via prior registration with arrangements being made no later than 24 hours prior to Auction. It is recommended to have your own representative present at the Auction. All boundaries lines are approximate only. Contacts: Alf 0418 774 849, Kylie 0428 944 563 or Louise 0448 751 963

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Auction 1 – Lot 3 Rainforest Falls Rd, Coorumba. Via East Palmerston - Land Area 1.179 ha Sloping block of land, includes one bore, bitumen road frontage, underground power access. Two sides with fenced boundary to cattle farm. Short walk to a freshwater creek to enjoy swimming and the peace of the rainforest.

Auction 2 – 23 Edith St, Innisfail. Commercial Building 118 sqm + shared easement. Ground floor is leased to 31/10/2024 + 3 year option.

Auction 3 – 6 Brownlee St, Innisfail. Land 1,012 sqm. Corner block of land including small shed with one roller door, constructed approximately 700mm aboveground and 24 sqm in area.

Auction 4 – 34 Payne St, Webb. Land 1,012 sqm. Residential block of land with one side boundary to cattle farm.

Auction 5 – Prince of Wales Island – Land 2,252 sqm. Lot 32 Muralag Beach Rd, Country Womans Beach. Oceanfront block with views to Horn Island. Includes small section of old dwelling needing work, an added on section may need demolishing. No power or water connected.

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Aries

Mar 21 - Apr 19

Cancer

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Libra

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This week, the storm breaks and ends with a rainbow. Frugality could be needed, take inventory, you will probably find you can make do nicely. Change is here, seeds planted 3 months ago are bearing fruit & are ripe for the picking. Jump in & take action. This week, you’re embracing what has value. Responsibilities around children (even furry ones) will be on your shoulders. Schedule changes due to this will need to be made. You will handle this with grace & love. Friend dynamics could change.

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This week, you’re taking steps toward security and prosperity. Frugality is in your bones, maybe it’s time to tap into it & crerate a side hustle using those skills to help others. If you’ve been diligently creating, you’ll start seeing the pay off.

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This week, you could go overboard with delight. Community is highlighted, you could feel called to fill your civic duty. Show your community spirit. In relationships you could find you’ve gone from 0-100 instantly. Enjoy the ride.

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This week, you’re finding some balance between work and play. Important conversations about division of responsibilites & opportunities to strengthen the team. Alterations in your work/ life relationships could usher in an ending & a bright beginning.

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This week, some effort brings big rewards. Turn your focus to home repairs, something you’ve put off will become necessary. You will probably wonder why you put it off. Rubber will meet the road in a work situation, an opportunity is very close. This week, you’re speaking on important topics. It’s time to have the conversation about your home & finances that you’ve been avoiding. Take the responsible steps, while it could be difficult, it’s ultimately for the best.

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This week, you could be the recipient of high praise. This is an excellent time for networking. Connect with those you aspire to be like, a chance conversation could lead to opportunities you only dream of. Live as though you already have it. Manifest.

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This week, the winds of change are blowing you in a new direction. You will be ready to face changes that you’ve been avoiding. These will happen more easily due to the healing you’ve been doing. You’ll be a different person in 12 months time. This week, you’re separating the old from the new. If you’re weighing up a decision, or trying to make some change. Writing down the pro’s and con’s, wants and releases, or journalling in general could give you the clarity you’re chasing.

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This week, you’re receiving messages from many sources. This is a good time to switch off & focus in silence. You’ll find you make remarkable progress. Embrace the change you’re facing, if anyone can handle it, you can.

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This week, what you gain now you might use for a lifetime. Whatever your focus, it will be laser precise & will have lasting effects to help your future. The decisions you make have the potential to completely change your life’s trajectory.

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SPORT Esposito vaults for the stars

Mareeba Shire Councillor Mario Mlikota, RACQ Foundation’s Bridgette Muller and cricket club president Irene Roy in front of the new cricket training nets.

Club nets big grant

TO help Mareeba’s best cricketers prepare for their competitions, Mareeba District Cricket Club has installed new training nets with the help of the RACQ Foundation. Club president Irene Roy had approach Mareeba Shire Council to find ways to upgrade the club, with Councillor Mario Mlikota helping Mrs Roy find the right grant. “We had an LGAQ conference in Mackay and there was a lot of stall holders there including an RACQ one,” he said. “That’s where I met Bridgette and I found out that her group gives out grants to community groups. “It is a wonderful asset to

have, and it will do wonders to the players. We will hopefully see a few grand-final winners coming out of the club.” Bridgette Muller is the senior foundation coordinator for the RACQ Foundation which helps community groups affected by natural disasters such as drought, bushfires and cyclones get back on their feet. She said she was proud to give Mareeba Cricket Club the $37,950 needed to help upgrade the nets. “It was really great to be out on sight to see the funding project being installed and to be able to help out the club,” she said.

A YOUNG Mareeba gymnast has taken the first step on her journey to potentially becoming a national champion after Natalia Esposito recently became the Queensland Level 6 vault champion. It has been a dream of Natalia’s ever since she first started gymnastics at five years old to become a state champion and now after achieving that feat, the 13 year old has decided to aim higher for either a national or commonwealth title. Gymnastics has been Natalia’s life ever since she quit dancing and has focused on perfecting her craft, making sure to train hard in all aspects of the sport. In recognition of her efforts, she was selected to participate in the state championships held recently and for her third time, was selected for the FNQ regional team to compete at states. “Becoming state vault cham-

pion was unreal, I was happy with my performance even before knowing my result,” Natalia said. “I compete in all the apparatuses and train hard to become a good all-around gymnast. “As you could probably tell my best apparatus is vault however my favourite has to be floor – you can’t go wrong with a bit of music and dancing.” Moving up to Level 7 is Natalia’s next goal which will open up new doors for her in gymnastics where she will be able to start to customise and create her own routines. “After that I want to continue my career and take myself to some important competitions with my ultimate goal being the Olympics,” she said. “I’m shooting for the stars and I hope that I can get where I want to be.”

13-year-old Natalia Esposito recently become a gymnastics state champion, but does not plan to stop there and hopes to one day compete in the Olympics.

Juniors earn black belts NEW young junior black belts have joined the ranks at Xthreem Tae Kwon-do after the Dimbulah club’s recent spring grading with 12-yearold Jack Pownall-Teece and 10-year-old Tian Schutte being promoted by master instructor Phil Quayle. A black belt in martial arts is a level of competency that must be earned, it cannot be bought and as a result, it does not come easily. Students must have the tenacity to attend regular training, the humility to accept constructive coaching and the adaptability to change when requested by their instructor. “Both these young men performed to the utmost of their ability and the grading was a very rewarding experi-

ence for both the students and their families – Jack and Tian displayed their dynamic ability with effective self-defense, free sparring several opponents,” instructor Quayle said. “They also demonstrated quality of technique and form performing black tip pattern “Choong-Moo” which comprises of 30 individuals defense and attack movements that students learn and memorize. “Delivery of speed, power and focus is essential with kicking and striking and for black belt gradings, this is demonstrated by breaking timber boards with front kick, side kick, spinning back kick, running jumping flying side kick over three students and a knife hand strike.”

Xthreem Tae Kwon-do master instructor Phil Quayle with fresh junior black belts Jack Pownall-Teece and Tian Schutte.

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RAVENSHOE & DISTRICT SPORTING SHOOTERS Field Pistol Silhouette: Gordon 12, Miriam 3. Open Pistol Silhouette: Paul 5, Gordon 1. Rim Fire Lever Action Rifle Silhouette: G. Hose 9, W. Hose 6. Pistol Cartridge Lever Action Rifle Silhouette: V. Harris 10, G. Gentle 8. Open Lever Action Rifle Silhouette: L. Mohr 13, J. Norman 12, J. Bennett 10, G. Gentle and W. Hose 9, D. Bax 6, J. Anderson and M. Roach 3. Please note the range will be closed next Saturday 12 Novem-

ber while we host our annual Nasho's event - volunteers needed and appreciated on the day. See ravenshoegunclub.com. au for calendar of shoots. ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday 2 November Carrington Hotel medley stroke winner: Arran Smith 67 nett, ruup Ernest Bingham 69 nett, third Haydn Flynn 71 nett. Thursday Ladies 3 November stableford competition winner: Dee Jierasak 42pts, ru-up Wendy Pelich 39pts. Saturday November Monthly Medal and Medal of Medals competition ladies winner: Lyn

Morrison 68 nett, ru-up Wendy Pelich 70 nett, third Leanne Godfrey 72 nett. Men’s Division 1 winner: Stephen McClarty 67 nett, ru-up Robert Stoward 68 nett. Overall and Division 2 winner: Warren Phillips, 63 nett. The Ladies and Mens Medal of Medal winners will be announced and presented their trophies at Presentation Night on 3 December 2022. Sunday's Yungaburra Butchery medley stableford winner: Lloyd Sawtell 42pts, ru-up Phil Henricks 40pts.

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Racing to the national finish line BY ELLIE FINK

THREE young local athletes are currently training harder than ever as they prepare to represent Queensland at the Australian All Schools Nationals for Athletics. Malanda State High School students Erika Koehlman, Paige Grose and Bronte Grose have done their school, community and state proud and will be travelling down to South Australia for the competition from 9-11 December. For a number of years, Erika has pushed herself to the limits to reach her running goals whilst completing her grade 9 studies. At the recent North Queensland championships, the avid sprinter smashed the leader board, coming second in the 3000 metres with a time of 11:01.24 and third in her 1500 metre race with a time of 5:16 – both personal bests. Track star Paige has been running for just as long as Erika, with the grade 10 student smashing personal bests in every single race she has done this year. She competes against the Australian champion for middle distance in her aged group and

constantly pushes herself to go further, faster. At the State Track and Field championships, Paige finished ninth in the 3000 metres with a time of 10:47 and twelfth in the 1500 metre with a time of 4:56. Bronte isn’t a stranger to representing Queensland, being selected for netball nationals earlier this year which she unfortunately could not attend due to Covid. At the beginning of June this year, her 400 metre time was 1:07.34 but after competing at the State Titles in Brisbane last week, she walked away with second place and a time of 59:26. She also competed at the North Queensland championships winning gold in the 400 metre and bronze in the long jump. To top it off, Bronte has been selected into phase two of the Queensland Academy of Sport “You for 2032” talent search for the 2032 Olympics. Training six days a week and working towards bringing their best athletic package to South Australia in December, these Malanda athletes are ready represent their small town with pride.

Malanda State High School students Erika Koehlman, Paige Grose and Bronte Grose are heading to South Australia next month to represent Queensland in athletics.

Malanda judoka show out

Malanda Judoka Daniel Shaughnessy, Anthony Crooks-Chen, Georgia Speare and Taylor Lander at the recent Judo National Championships.

JUDO practitioners from the Malanda Judo Club travelled down to the Australian Kodokan Judo National Championships in Adelaide and brought back some bling with all achieving medals in their divisions. At the beginning of last month, a team of four judoka from the club flew down to compete in the highly prestigious and competitive National Championships. Judo is an Olympic sport where players win matches by throwing their opponent or by obtaining a submission on the ground with a hold down, armlock or strangle. Matches are four minutes in duration and require skill, strength and endurance to win. Malanda Judo Club did extremely well for a small club from Far North Queensland even competing against each other at times. Club head instructor Winfried Weiss was pleased to see his students do well at Nationals. “It’s great to see that the extra effort and training everyone put in has produced such amazing results,” he said. “Malanda Judo Club has a long history of

producing state and national level players and our current judoka showed their courage, determination and talent to succeed at this level.” It was smiles all around for Daniel Shaugnessy who got first in the cadet male under 73kg and the Mens under 73kg (blue belt and below) division, as well as second in the cadet male open. Taylor Lander got third in both the boys under 16 under 70kg and the cadet male open competitions. Anthony Crooks-Chen beat out his fellow Malanda judoka to get second in the boys under 16 under 70kg category while Georgia Speare got second in both the cadets female open weight and the women’s under 78kg. Malanda Judo Club has been training and competing since 1985 and trains on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.30-7.30pm during school terms. Currently the club has approximately 50 players (kids and adults) with an even split between males and females.

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SPORT Mareeba’s Wyatt Milgate has made the choice to move overseas to either America or Canada to further pursue his bull riding career.

Arena achieves 7th Dan status

Mareeba Rhee Tae Kwon-do master instructor Gennaro Arena receiving his 7th Dan from Australia founder Master Chon Chul Rhee.

AFTER decades of practice, dedication and nurturing new martial artists, Mareeba Rhee Tae Kwon-do master instructor Gennaro Arena has been presented with his 7th Dan by Australia founder, Master Chon Chul Rhee. Instructor Arena has been involved with Rhee Tae Kwondo for almost half a century, 46 years of the 52-year lifespan of the martial arts in Australia. After trying out several other martial arts, Instructor Arena could not find one that suited his tastes, until Rhee Tae Kwon-do was brought to Mareeba. He immediately knew it would be the art he wanted to

pursue and set his initial goal to get his 1st Dan black belt. Now decades on, Instructor Arena felt incredibly honoured to be presented his 7th Dan by Master Rhee last week in Mareeba. “I felt very honoured, there are only a handful of us in Australia who have received a seventh degree,” he said. “I tried other disciplines but Rhee Tae Kwon-do was the one that turned my lights on.” Instructor Arena said he felt the same level of excitement upon receiving his 7th Dan as he did when he achieved his 1st Dan in 1978.

Bound for the big leagues BY RHYS THOMAS

GREAT Northern Bullriding champion and professional Australian bull rider Wyatt Milgate has decided to truly take the bull by the horns and move across the world to pursue his dream and passion for bull riding. Wyatt found himself on the back of a calf when he was just five years old in his first calf ride in his hometown rodeo, the Mareeba Rodeo. From then Wyatt never left a bull’s back and made it his mission to become the best bull rider he could be. He competed across the country over the following years into his 20s, accumulating numerous buckles along the way in his junior years and even a couple of rides in the Professional Bull Riding circuit. “It has literally been every year, I have

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not had a break even during Covid I was still riding wherever I could – practising at home, at other people’s properties,” he said. Even broken ribs, a punctured lung and a lacerated liver could not keep Wyatt out of the game for long – taking about a month to recover from his injuries before getting right back on the back of a bull. Wyatt is a four-time Great Northern Bullriding Series Finalist, the 2019 and just recently the 2022 champion after the recent finals in Atheron. Great Northern Bullriding Series spokesperson Peter Brown believes Wyatt has what it takes to make it overseas. “When he gets his stuff together and he gets over there, he could potentially be one of the 10 or 20 best bull riders in the world,” he said. Wyatt’s Dad, Kyle, competed in Can-

ada when he was riding and has connections in both the American and Canadian bull riding circuit. Using these connections, Wyatt hopes to move and live in either of the two countries and behind the arduous climb to the top of the bull riding ladder. “I want to exceed in my riding and if you want to prove yourself you’ve really got to go overseas – there is more competition in America and Canada,” he said. “I want to see what I can do and I know it will be a good time over there. “I am mainly going over for the memories, it will be a memory that I will have for the rest of my life.” While it would be nice to get straight into the pro circuit, Wyatt is prepared to duke it out in the amateur bull rides until he can prove himself and move up into the big leagues.

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Wyatt claims place as two-time champion HOMETOWN hero Wyatt Milgate has become a twotime Great Northern Bullriding Series Champion after winning the recent finals in front of a 3000 plus crowd at Atherton’s Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium on Saturday night. Heading into the finals it was anyone’s game with just a hair’s breadth separating ladder leader Lane Mellers and Wyatt and it all come down to the three rides on the night. Wyatt completed his first ride of the night and was unable to hold on for the following two rounds, including a three second go on Slide Out, a bull yet to be conquered by a cowboy. Pandemonium was slated to perform at the finals but due to a last-minute injury during loading, the organisers decided it best to sit him out. Lane on the other hand was unsuccessful in all three of his rides and gained no points, pushing Wyatt into first place and giving him the golden buckle and title of 2022 Great Northern Bullriding Series champion. Series spokesperson Peter Brown said there was an electric feeling across the ground during the finals. “The crowd was just ridic-

ulous, Atherton was probably our most vocal crowd of the year – they really got into the show,” he said. “The night ran smoothly, the weather was perfect and all around, it was just a really good night.” Wyatt’s younger sister Bonnie joined her brother in the winner’s circle on Saturday night after she won the Mini Bulls category as the only female bull rider on the night and the only one to ride time in the Mini Bulls. “What a great night for the family, the brother wins the open bull ride and the sister wins her first bull ride at Atherton as Tablelands locals,” Mr Brown said. An esky was auctioned off in the main arena during the bull ride to raise funds for the Make a Wish Foundation, which was bought by the John Cole Group for $2,000. “The Make a Wish Foundation will do really well with that which is great because they are looking after those less fortunate in our area,” Mr Brown said. Mr Brown said there will be big news coming for the 2023 Great Northern Bullriding Series within the next few months, saying the ride could potentially double in size.

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Atherton came alive for the final of the 2022 Great Northern Bullriding Series on Saturday night.

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