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P hoebe Sceresini' s family p lay ed in the charity crick et match on Sunday in sup p ort of breast cancer nurses. P ictured with P hoebe is Brendon N asser, P eter Sceresini, P aul N asser and Simon N asser.

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F riends, family , neig hbours and even strang ers p oured into L oder P ark in Atherton on Sunday to watch some crick et, heads being shaved and laug hs being had all while raising money for breast cancer nurses. The sp ecial crick et day was hosted by the Atherton Crick et Club in sup p ort of one of their own, P hoebe Sceresini ( N ee N asser) , who was recently diag nosed with breast cancer. P aul and Brendan N asser even waved g oodby e to their luscious lock s, shaving it down and dy eing the remainder of their hair p ink in sup p ort of Phoebe and countless others ghting cancer. STO Y PAGE .

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Little star to cut hair for charity BY MI CH AEL W ARREN A LITTLE girl with a beautiful heart and an e ually sel ess mindset will forgo some of her precious locks next month all for the purpose of helping others who could do with some cheering up in their time of need. Showing a level of maturity beyond her young years nineyear-old Dolly Frohlich-Motley plans to have around 4 0-4 5cm cut from her long hair so it can then be transformed into a wig and be worn by other children who have lost theirs because of cancer, alopecia or other medical conditions. “ olly ﬁrst mentioned she wanted to do this two years ago, so since then she has been growing her hair so that it would be long enough to be turned into a wig once it was cut,” Dolly’s proud mother ridget i ordFrohlich explained. “Dolly is someone that always tries to make others’ feel included, she enjoys helping other people and simply likes to make the world a better place. “We’ve already been blown away by people showing their support and being kind enough to donate on our fundraising page.” U nder Variety’s ongoing Hair with Heart campaign Dolly plans to get the chop on October 30. A variety spokesperson said wigs can cost families close to $6,000 and generally have a life of around one or two years. A child may req uire anywhere from two to four wigs throughout their adolescence

N ine- y ear- old D olly F rohlich- Motley p lans to cut her hair next month for charity .

meaning purchasing wigs doesn’t come cheaply. “I’m really excited and happy to be doing this to help other children,” the young school child explained. “I’ve been planning this for two years; my hair is now long enough so I can’t wait to get it cut next month.” You can make a donation to Dolly’s big chop and help her reach her target of raising $1000 by visiting https://hairwith-

heart.variety.org.au/fundraisers/ dollyfrohlich-motley/hair-withheart Meantime another local girl is also set to have her cut for charity in the coming weeks. K risty-Lee Dunn will part with her ponytail on September 22 as part of Cancer Council’s “Ponytail Project”. Ms Dunn hopes to raise $1000 for the campaign and said having her ponytail cut o is “a small price to pay to

improve the life of others’ that are experiencing a tough time because of cancer. Those interested in making a donation toward’s Ms Dunn fundraising e orts can do so at https://www.ponytailproject. com.au/fundraisers/kristy-leedunn Ms Dunn’s cut ponytail will also be used for wig purposes by those who have lost their own because of an array of different medical conditions.

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Mareeba Shire May or Ang ela Top p in, Mareeba P olice Station Senior Sergeant Oﬃcer-in-Charge Derek Garner, Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation CEO Gail Wason, Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro, Mareeba Indigenous Youth Connection to Culture project and Mulungu initiatives, Glenis Grogan and Youth Justice Deputy Director General Dr Phillip Brooks were among the attendees at a recent Mareeba Taskforce meeting.

Taskforce addresses key issues BY MI CH AEL W ARREN K EY priorities such as improved health services, transport connectivity and retaining a skilled workforce gleaned from a critical thinktank session are set to be actioned and implemented over the next 12 months following an important meeting by a local taskforce to ensure the ongoing long term prosperity and well-being of Mareeba.

The meeting, chaired by Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro saw a range of key stakeholders come together to hear stakeholder updates, the discussion of big issues, working group presentations and the prioriti ation of the most important actions and future opportunities. Those in attendance included Mareeba Police Station Station enior ergeant and cer-in-

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“It was pleasing to hear and see the ideas and priorities coming out of the discussion. “All of these align with Council’s vision to deliver a growing conﬁdent and sustainable shire for our community.” Mareeba Chamber of Commerce President Joe Moro said the Chamber was pleased to partner with Mareeba Shire Council to hold such a collaborative meeting.

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“It’s critically important that our community owns and drives the key priority actions which will contribute to building our local economy and livability,” Mr Moro explained. “There was some great input provided at the forum and it is now up to the taskforce to develop the three top level priority actions and attract State and Federal Government buy-in, where req uired.”

THE Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service will continue to stage a mass COVID vaccination event over the next few weeks’ in a bid to fast track and increase the overall vaccination rates across the region. Tablelanders will be able to get both jabs within a three week period with those aged between 12-59 years old invited and encouraged to attend Cairns Convention Centre to get their jabs. airns big fi er accination event started last Friday and wrapped up on Sunday with attendees recei ing their first jabs. A range of local doctors, nurses, pharmacists and administrators across 20 separate vaccination bays helped deliver the most recent vaccine rollout over the three days. Those who didn’t attend and still wish to recei e their first jab can do so this Friday through to Sunday. Those wishing to get their second doses can do so between October 1-3 and October 8-10. Registrations are preferred but walk-ins are available.

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THE aging population in Ravenshoe will now have better access to appropriate and a ordable aged care housing with the completion of the new Radcare Villas. Construction of the newly built to purpose homes started mid last year spearheaded by RADCARE Support Services based out of Ravenshoe. The new units have been speciﬁcally designed with the elderly in mind with handrails in bathrooms, wider doorways, remote operated garages and other handy features. Manager of RADCARE Support Services Tina Quayle had many thanks to give out at the

o cial opening ceremony last Thursday. This included Member for Hill Shane K nuth, Tablelands Regional Council, local builders and suppliers and of course the RADCARE committee. “The building of these units is a dream realiz ed after it being on the table some 15 years ago,” she said. “I feel very blessed to work with such a wonderfully supportive committee, who respect each other and between them have such extensive knowledge. “All of them volunteer their time to ensure we can still operate as an organiz ation, who beneﬁts o er clients across the

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THE ongoing saga about the future of the Barron Bridge looks set to continue for a while yet with a State Government commissioned report being conducted by Transport and Main Roads (TMR) not expected to be completed until mid to late next year. U pon its completion TMR is ﬁnally expected once and for all to o er its much-anticipated determination about whether it recommends to rehabilitate or replace the aging structure. It’s important to note however that any solution Transport and Main Roads subse uently identiﬁes and announces through their investigation remains unfunded.

The cumbersome bridge has been reduced to one lane only since October last year with frustrated motorists at the mercy of tra c lights at either end while welding works continue to take place under it. The slowness around the bridge investigation along with the ongoing delays and lack of transparency around the overdue Palasz cz uk Government’s $1.6M planning study into improved local road access has left one local MP scratching his head. “Let’s look at their record,” Member for K ennedy Bob K atter said of the current State Government. “ hey can ﬁnd b plus for an Olympic Games ex-

travaganz a party in Brisbane. hey can ﬁnd b for an underground rail line in Brisbane that no-one asked for and noone needed. “And yet they leave us in the Far North with a major highway permanently down to one lane with no solution in sight. “We will never be free from Brisbane unless we vote di erently. Most recently both Mr K atter and Member for Hill Shane K nuth MP pushed for the proposed K uranda Bypass road to be added to the National Land Transport Network so it could attain Federal funding and stand an increased chance of being constructed.

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A recent meeting was held by concerned locals to discuss the p rop osed industrial wind farm develop ment of Chalumbin.

BY MI CH AEL W ARREN MORE than 120 people banded together to discuss their concerns about the proposed industrial wind farm development of Chalumbin during a meeting convened by Rainforest Reserves Australia and the Farmers’ Network. Residents situated in and around Ravenshoe attended the K eep Chalumbin wild meeting at Ravenshoe Town Hall which saw two keynote presentations and a ﬁlm presentation by photographer Steven Nowakowski. Mr Nowakowski a keen environmentalist also discussed the ecological impacts of the K aban wind farm site and the potential destruction in store should the Chalumbin wind farm go ahead. “We need to protect the wilderness we have left,” Rainfor-

“We need to protect the wilderness we have left” est Reserves Australia CEO Carolyn Emms told The Express. “Over the last ten years we’ve seen our precious remnant habitat plundered for the sake of massive industrial energy developments. “This is simply placing corporate greed before the lives of our most vulnerable species and ecologies. “Habitat loss is killing animals and plants daily, damaging our delicate ecosystems,

destroying our water cycles and eroding our soils. “We cannot destroy habitat without impacting entire ecological systems we rely on to survive. “The solution is wholistic – we need to conserve the remnant wilderness we have left, increase carbon farming and support farmers to adopt regenerative agricultural practices.” The proposed site for the windfarm is 10km south of Ravenshoe. Meantime, a recent statement from Epuron said the area is an excellent wind resource with measurements showing particularly high night-time speeds. Epuron claims wind farms generate significant economic benefits for local and regional communities. ueensland s first wind farm opened in 2000.

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Mareeba prodigy attains PhD BY MI CH AEL W ARREN

A FORMER Mareeba student prodigy has put the latest exclamation point on an already highly successful and fulﬁlling academic career after recently attaining her PhD in Brisbane. Laura Leighton graduated from Mareeba State High School in 2010 having collected a swathe of awards during her senior education years prior to moving down south to start a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in genetics at the U niversity of Queensland. Some of those accolades included the 2010 Pete Doherty outstanding senior science student award for being among the top 10 science students in the state, a 2010 Order of Australia Association student citiz enship award and the Tablelands Re-

gional Council Young Citiz en of the year in 2011. Ms Leighton started her PhD at the Queensland Brain Institute, U niversity of Queensland (Bredy lab) in 2017 and submitted her thesis in January. Her PhD was conferred on August 16 this year. “A PhD is a higher degree by research which req uires three to four years of full-time laboratory work and a signiﬁcant contribution to new knowledge,” Ms Leighton explained. “Our particular laboratory group is interested in the molecular mechanisms of learning and memory. “Basically, we want to know how molecules that are present in brain cells for hours to days can give rise to memories that last for a lifetime. “I have worked with mice,

F ormer Mareeba State H ig h student L aura L eig hton recently attained her P hD .

cultured mouse neurons (mouse brain cells in a dish), and lots and lots of isolated biomolecules. “I' m especially interested in small noncoding RNAs and RNA modiﬁcation. My thesis was about 50,000 words and 136 pages. “My PhD has also taken me all over the world and included attending conferences and meetings in China, the U SA (California), Italy (Venice) and the Bahamas.” As it stands the science whiz

is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the same lab in which she completed her PhD. At present she continues to work on that same project plus the development of new methodology and creation of datasets for the lab. While she may be well entrenched in her academia career the former Far North resident remains grounded and grateful to those who initially helped along her journey. “I' m so lucky to have grown up on a farm surrounded by na-

ture and open space, and I think this upbringing is the reason for my interest in biology,” she said. “I was a weird nerdy little kid and I had fantastic parents and several great teachers who weren' t afraid of my q uestions and who would always help me ﬁnd new things to read and learn about. “By the time I got to high school I felt really supported by my community, and like I was part of the community and that people knew who I was and

wanted me to succeed. “My ﬁrst major exposure to research labs was the national youth science forum in 2010, and the Mareeba Rotary Club supported my application. “Cedric Davies actually invited me and my mum to his house to talk about why I wanted to go before he decided to support it. “I’m forever grateful for all of the support I’ve received and continue to receive from everyone in Mareeba.”

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Raechal Thorne was awarded the Excellence in Customer Service award at the 2019 Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Business Awards.

People’s Choice awards voting lines open VOTING lines are now open for the public to choose the winners of two People’s Choice awards in the 2021 Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. While a judging panel adjudicates the six business ex-

cellence award categories, the public gets to vote the winners of the Excellence in Customer Service and Community Group or Event of the Year. Voting lines will remain open until 30 September 2021 and Chamber president Joe Moro encouraged the commu-

nity to vote. “The customer service award recognises outstanding individuals that provide excellent customer service,” Mr Moro said. “Mareeba businesses pride themselves on going over and above for customers and I’m

pleased to see there are seven nominees. “The Community Event or Group of the Year recognises the outstanding contribution made by a community group or sporting club or an event of the year that attracts tourists to the community.”

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PREPARATIONS have ramped up ahead of Ravenshoe’s iconic Torimba Festival, an annual event which showcases and celebrates the town’s proud heritage as a former timber town and key Far North tourism destination. This year’s theme is 50 years in the forest, a tip of the hat to the event being established half a century ago.

As always the mardi gras parade will be a festival highlight, with locals and visitors alike to enjoy and participate in amusement rides, woodchop, a truckpull and heaps of di erent games and activities. The woodchop will foster plenty of interest as usual as will the timber craft exhibition with a range of talented craftsmen from across the country to showcase their work throughout the festival.

“The festival is a highlight of our year out here in Ravenshoe,” well known Ravenshoe resident Doreen Mortimore told the The Express. “This event always galvaniz es and brings our little community together. There is always something for everyone, which is the great thing about it. “We look forward to welcoming those from near and far early next month to experience and enjoy our special little town.”

Another not to miss event will be the Ravenshoe Chamber of Commerce “Hoedown” which will include a live performance from “Careless” at the Pony Club grounds from 6-11pm on Friday October 8. The Torimba festival ball and crowning of the festival Queens will take place at Ravenshoe Town Hall on Saturday October 16. The festival runs from October 2-16.

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Special service to commemorate Mt Mulligan disaster A NATIONAL disaster that rocked the very foundations of a small tight-knit Far North Queensland village will be commemorated during an upcoming event at Mount Mulligan. A State miners service will be held this Sunday, September 19 at Mount Mulligan to mark 100 years since a devastating explosion tragically killed 75 miners in the small township back in 1921. An ensuing Royal Commission determined the accidental

or untimely ﬁring of an explosive charge on the top of a slab of coal caused the disaster. “Following the 75t h anniversary of the incident back in 1997 we have held numerous reunions of ex residents and have carried out a number of projects in the town and mine environs,” Mt Mulligan Ex Residents Committee Secretary K en Best said. “A large number of ex residents and descendants are going to be at the one hundred year event which is being organised

as part of the Miners Memorial Day.” An event spokesperson said the Miners memorial day service had reached its max registration limit for those wishing to attend. Those who still want to be a part of the anniversary are encouraged to view a live stream of the event on the Queensland Resources Safety and Health Facebook page on Sunday September 19, from 9a m to 10.30am.

Mt Mulligan history captured in display

H elen K indt of the Mareeba H istorical Society with some of the p hotog rap hs of the new Mount Mullig an p hotog rap hic disp lay at the society ’ s building in Mareeba.

THE Mareeba Historical Society has dusted o some old books and photographs to put on a special photographic display to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mount Mulligan Mine disaster. While Mount Mulligan is most widely known for its mining disaster, member of the Mareeba Historical Society Helen K indt said that the town was much bigger and closer than people realise. Some of the photos and information on display was already held by the society, however the remainder was sourced through the mining warden annual report to Parliament, ranging from 1880 to the 19 60s. “This is a photographic display of Mount Mulligan, of the mountain, the town and we’ve included the disaster of course,” Helen said. “The display is about the whole area rather than just the mine, we have a section just on the disaster. “The rest of the photographs is basically the families that lived there, before and after the disaster and the infrastructure which is q uite surprisingly huge.” Coal was discovered within the mountain in 19 07 but hadn’t

started to be mined until about six years later in 19 13, the tragic gas explosion took place in 19 21, taking the lives of 7 5 miners. This mining disaster is still regarded as one of the largest and most severe of its kind in both Queensland and Australia. “The families that were at

many of the mining buildings removed. This special photographic display will be available for the whole of September, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s from 8am till 3.30pm and every other day from 10am to 2pm. The get the chance to see

“This is a photographic display of Mount Mulligan, of the mountain, the town and the mine disaster” Mount Mulligan at the time were absolutely devasted, they were a close-knit community,” Helen said. “Families lost husbands, sons, brothers, uncles, nephews, it was absolutely horrendous.” The mine continued operating until around 19 57 where it was closed completely and

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more about the town and learn about its history head to the Mareeba Historical Society building in Mareeba’s Centenary Park during the above hours during September. You can even organise another time to view the display by emailing sec@ mbahistsoc. org.au

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Living with the fires in Mareeba Shire GU LF Savannah NRM will hold upcoming community events for Mareeba Shire residents to talk about fires and share their knowledge and experience. he first of these e ents was held in Mount Molloy in late August with presentations from Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Australian

About people attended the rst in a series of Gulf Savannah Mount Molloy ural ire Brigade in late August.

Wildlife Conservancy, Mareeba Shire Council and Wetherby Station. Gulf Savannah NRM Project cer ackie Mc eod said about 30 people attended the event, to learn about Mareeba Shire’s ever-changing ﬁre proﬁle. “Every year, each season, is di erent. e see di erent

conditions for ﬁre management every season,” she said. “That’s due to increases in unpredictable seasonal conditions, and the way our environments respond to that. Land use change is a factor as well. “It’s crucial we continue to record key principles of successful ﬁre management in our community, adapt our strate-

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gies and work together. “The events are opportunities for all of us to help build a more connected and betterinformed community.” To register interest or enq uire about event locations, please contact Jackie either via email at Jackie.McLeod@ gulfsavannahnrm.org or by phoning 04 4 9 255 34 4 .

Ground crew call for more support TABLELANDERS intending to take to the air to start their Christmas holidays in the coming months could face untimely delays at airns airport if ights are grounded because of a general lack of ground crew operators and others who remain frustrated with the Australian Government. Last month the Australian Government announced a support package of $750 a week designed to protect local aviation jobs and ensure these skilled workers are available when normal ight schedules resume in coming months. owe er only airline sta are eligible, with specialist aviation ground operations sta employed by third party suppliers excluded. Without aviation ground operations, planes cannot take to the air. Aviation ground operations sta perform key functions at airports including tasks like conducting aircraft safety inspections before take-o taxiing aircraft onto runways, ensuring that baggage and cargo are safely balanced in aircraft holds and communicating with aircraft control towers. Australian Aviation Ground Handling Industry Alliance Chair Glenn Rutherford said Far North Queensland’s economic recovery this summer could be threatened.

“Our 9,800 specialist ground handlers are being denied the same ﬁnancial support from the government for doing the same work, at the same airport for the same airline as inhouse employees,” he said. “At Cairns Airport, 70 per cent of check-in, customer service and above wing operations are conducted by outsourced providers as well as 95 per cent of ramp, baggage and below wing operations. “If that protection is not extended to all aviation ground operations personnel, it will inevitably mean a large proportion of our workforce will pursue other more ﬁnancially secure work in the weeks ahead, after almost months of diminished or no work. “It will then take at least six months to recruit more workers when state borders reopen, train them up to government standards and have them accredited by the government. “That means we are likely to see many ights grounded in November, December, January and February owing to a nationwide shortage of professional a iation ground operations sta . “This is precisely the time when the Australian economy, and Queensland’s tourism sector, is set to recover from COVID-induced lockdowns and when demand for ights is expected to strengthen.”

Providing carers for your holiday HOLIDAY makers in the Far North will now have an easier time getting around with the upcoming launch of Out There Travel Care, providing visitors with mobility challenges and health concerns a helping hand. Out There Travel Care is a newly established service geared towards speciﬁc isitors to our picturesque region. he team of ualiﬁed tra el carers provide care and support services to tourists of the region, assisting them on their outings if needed. General Manager of Out There Travel Care K evin Field has said that it is an “exciting time” for him and his team, launching this new service. “It’s an exciting time for us

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Students ask R U OK?

Tara Ritching s, K ap reece Baldwin and N ik k i Cauchi.

Charlotte P hillip s, Carol G uerra, K ushla P hillip s and Rachael Talbot.

Amali D elai and I sabella F ielden with their g litter j ars.

PEOPLE across the region and Australia stopped for a minute last Thursday as they checked up on their friends, colleagues, peers and family’s wellbeing, asking the simple but important q uestion, “R U OK ? ” Students at Saint Stephens Catholic College (SSCC) got behind the message last week ha ing a ﬁ e days full of important mental health talks, workshops, arts and crafts and other activities.

N athan L eg g e, J anos Torma and X avier Berthun.

Calming glitter jars was on the agenda for the school’s students last Thursday as they took time out of their lunch break to create their own personal self-regulation tool to use. SSCC guidance counselor Havva Murat said that it is important for the students and others to realise that there is always someone there to speak too. “Youth suicide is on the rise it’s one of the biggest killers of young people in

Australia, probably worldwide,” she said. “So, it’s an important message to just make them aware that there is no stigma in asking for help, it’s not something they should be ashamed of. “And to look out for each other, most of the time as teachers and adults we don’t know what’s going on in their personal life but their friends can pick up on those changes much more easily.”

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13.5km for three good causes

J o Clay ton, Cathmar Ross, K irsty Mag ill and Mel Aalbers.

DOZ ENS of people joined together on Sunday to take on the 13.5km walk from Speewah campgrounds to the Red Beret in Redlynch, all for a good cause. The “Speewah to the Hat Walk for a Cause” donated up to $2000 all together for the three causes that they believed needed the greatest helping hand in the community. This year' s recipients were a local family, who lost their 12 year old daughter due to complications from an asthma at-

tack, a 13 year old girl Charlotte su ering with steosarcoma a rare bone cancer, and the Bikers Against Child Abuse Tablelands Chapter. Organiser Mick Dowling said that it has given him an amaz ing feeling hosting this walk and is thankful for the businesses who have gotten involved. “We made a call out to the community, asking if they knew anyone who needed a hand, then we go through them and see what we can do to help them

the best we can,” he said. “We have a few repeat walkers this year and we have been given so many generous donations from local businesses. “It is a rewarding feeling, I enjoy helping people and seeing the look on their faces when they get that little pick me up and it' s good to help them out when they need.” At the end of the walk, participants got together at the Red Beret for lunch and drinks and some ra es.

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Explore Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld these school holidays THE wildlife teams at K uranda K oala Gardens and Birdworld K uranda have been growing with excitement over the last few months as their hard work and dedication during the challenges of 2020 have been reaping rewards in the Spring of 2021. These twin wildlife parks located in the K uranda Heritage Markets collectively house a diverse array of local and exotic bird species together with rare and iconic Aussie species. At Birdworld K uranda the team has been caring for a range of di erse species in their o limits q uarantine facility with releases including enigmatic Love Birds, Mandarin Ducks and Golden Pheasants. There will be more surprises in store over the coming months. At the same time their maintenance team constructed additional shade structures which enhance viewing for visitors. Meanwhile, next door at

K uranda K oala Gardens upgrades to the wildlife enclosures have been moving at a pace to welcome new arrivals Catherine and Nic, a rare pair of Greater Bilbies from an Outback breeding centre, to the ‘ Nocturnal Wonders’ noctarium. K uranda K oala Gardens is part of the o cial breeding program for this species and the 10.30am daily feeding tour is a perfect time to learn more about them and other fellow creatures of the night including Northern Bettongs, Sugar Gliders and Frog Mouths. In the ‘ Aussie Bush Collection’, K oala mum ‘ Milky’ is caring for her 9 -month-old ‘ Bailey’ the K oala Joey. She’s a very attentive mum and always ensures her baby girl is close by. But the most excitement for the keepers has been watching the emergence of a bouncing Joey male Wombat. Mum ‘ Poppy’ was seen a labour in early January, they were

excited to see him during pouch checks and now he’s venturing from mum’s backward pouch to explore the world and enjoy some vegetable treats like sweet potato and corn. The Marsupial Talk at 2.30pm is a great way to catch a sneak peak of the new arrival. To make a visit to the K uranda wildlife attractions even more special these school holidays, the Freeman Family have created a special o er half price Wildlife Encounter photos for the September School holidays on presentation of the special voucher in this week’s Express to the photo team. Junior Express Readers will have the chance to win family entry tickets to K uranda K oala Gardens and Birdworld in our upcoming ‘ Name the Wombat’ colour in competition. Name suggestions and entries, will go to a panel of K uranda K oala Gardens’ wildlife keepers for ﬁnal adjudication.

K uranda K oala G ardens and Birdworld is home to an amaz ing array of Aussie animals. There is so much to see and do – y ou can have y our p hoto tak en cuddling a k oala, see the birds and feed the K ang aroos.

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Family fun in the park MAREEBA’S Arnold Park was the place to be last Thursday with little and big kids alike enjoying an exciting afternoon of activities at the Mareeba Family Fun Day. Plenty of families took the opportunity to attend the free family fun day with many enjoying an array of activities including a jumping castle, face painting, arts and craft, kids activities, entertainment, local services and priz es and giveaways. Among those in attendance was local mum Rebecca Franco who heaped praise on event or-

ganisers. “This is such a wonderful event for families,” Ms Franco said. “There’s something here for everyone. It’s awesome there is something for the kids to do straight after school. “I’d love there to be more types of things like this for kids and families in the afternoons here in Mareeba. “It’s also a great event because there is information on a range of services that people might need to use, so from that point of view it’s helpful as well.”

L eig hton, Brandon and L achy loved story time at the funday .

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J esse and Talitha F ranco with P ip p i the fairy at the family fun day .

ocal families ocked to Arnold Park for an afternoon of free fun with friends and family.

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Under 8s Day fun at Yungaburra YU NGABU RRA State School celebrated U nder 8' s Day on Thursday, September 2 with a focus on both hands-on and outdoor play and learning. The students were treated to a range of activities including an obstacle course, arts and crafts, hands-on sensory play and dancing.

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They even got the chance to explore the local emergency services vehicles, learning about how they support the community and keep people safe. “It was a wonderful community event, supported by many of our local businesses,” principal Jo McDougall said.

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Our Council Our Community Tablelands 2030+ Would you like to be involved in creating the vision for the Tablelands community? We’re looking for people to form a focus group to drive and create our community roadmap — Tablelands 2030+. Work with us to identify priorities and actions that will help shape our community now and for future generations. We’re looking for representatives from all demographics and sections of our community. Time Commitment Sessions are four hours and the first two in October are compulsory (catering and an inclusive, engaging experience are provided!). You can indicate preferred attendance times and methods. We welcome your attendance at the subsequent sessions to finalise the plan, but this is not compulsory.

Customer Service Standards Our Customer Experience Strategy and Customer Experience Standards outline our commitment to our customers and continuous improvement to ensure our services meet community needs and expectations. The Customer Experience Strategy shows how we will be a leading, customer-centric organisation that supports customers to transact and interact how they want and when they want. The Customer Experience Standards detail our commitment to providing everyone with a quality customer experience that is timely, respectful and consistent. They set out our response times across the full range of contact points, and how the community can help us deliver the best service we can. The strategy and standards form part of a wider framework of continuous improvements in delivering quality customer experiences. You can see them at trc.qld.gov.au.

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Do you need to build your digital marketing capabilities, knowledge and skills to improve your tourism or hospitality business? These skills enhance your understanding of marketing principles, communication channels and appropriate platforms ... and ultimately attracting more visitors! We are conducting an independent audit and selfassessment survey to identify gaps and inform training opportunities for digital innovation and growth of local tourism businesses. The end product will be a suite of online resources including training and workbooks. Local businesses will have access to the tools and resources tailored to their individual upskilling needs. The project will commence in the coming weeks so be ready to take part in the selfassessment survey when you receive it. Subscribe to receive our Business Matters e-newsletter and register your interest to be involved at TRCecondev@trc.qld.gov.au.

Sound like something you’d like to be involved in? Head to trc.qld.gov.au and complete an expression of interest by Thursday 30 September 2021. If you can’t be involved in the focus group, fill out our survey and let us know what you most value about living on the Tablelands.

We acknowledge the Tradition Custodians of the Tablelands Region and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Business Excellence Awards Do you know an exceptional business or not-for-profit organisation? Nominate them for a 2021 TRC Business Excellence Award. Nominations are being accepted across several categories so head to trc.qld.gov.au to recognise a worthy business or organisation. The awards are supported by gold sponsors — National Australia Bank, Costa, NBN Co and Tablelands Mining Group; and silver sponsors — Tafe Queensland. Contact us at TRCecondev@trc.qld.gov.au if you’d like to be a part of this great sponsorship opportunity. Winners will be announced at the Gala Awards Dinner on Saturday 20 November at the Atherton International Club.

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W ay s of Seeing W ay s of K nowing by L eig h Schoenheimer is a p art of the Tablelands Reg ional G allery ' s latest exhibition and work shop desig ned for y oung minds on school holiday s.

Boredom no more for kids at art gallery K IDS aged ﬁ e to will be bored no more o er the school holidays with lying Arts and ablelands Regional allery R hosting it s newest paper sculpting workshop alongside its newest exhibition “ terate laborate . terate laborate is a touring exhibition by eigh choenheimer whose art in estigates the notion of perception and meaning. he specially designed workshop for young children will ha e all materials pro ided with

Aging Well Expo for Senior’s

105 years for Edith

N RA N of eniors Month in ctober ablelands Regional ouncil R is calling upon businesses and organisations with an interest in hosting an e ent for their Aging ell xpo. he xpo will be held from aturday ctober at Merriland all. ith a few spots already taken for talks acti ities and entertainers from areas such as health legal aging well and community groups. o apply for a spot register your expression of interest to https www.trc. ld.go .au seniors-month

Edith J oy ce who resides at Malanda O zc are celebrated a milestone at the start of Sep tember, as she turned 105 . Edith has been described as sp rig htly , q uick witted and loved by all who k now her.

a fee of . so they can bring their fabulous creations home. he workshop will be held from . pm until pm on eptember and at R in Atherton with bookings to be made at https www. e entbrite.com.au e iterateelaborate-interacti e-papersculpture-craft-workshopticketsbefore eptember . All children must be accompanied by an adult. Ms choenheimer s exhibition will be on display at R until ctober .

Fresh food people nurturing young minds

R the power of technology year ﬁ e and six students now ha e the opportunity to participate in oolworths resh ood ids isco ery ours. Mareeba hire has been mainly targeted by oolies with AR and R acti ities gi ing students the ability to step into stores farm and start the con ersation about the beneﬁts of fruit and egetables. his new initiati e takes place after a recent sur ey showing that half of children aged six to could not correctly identify an apricot or beetroot. oolworths Atherton tore Manager Ronald uski said that his team is committed to helping Mareeba families make the right healthy decisions. “A big way we can do that is by educating younger Aussies about where food comes from the food production process Aussie suppliers and growers and the need to support a sustainable future he said. “Mareeba hire students can

disco er the importance of how their fresh food makes it into local stores and helps them build a healthier relationship with fruits and egetables. “ aking the resh ood ids isco ery ours online also enables teachers to bring the curriculum irtually to life e en if students are learning from home. chools interested in participating in the new digital program can re uest a free classroom kit that contains all the materials and lesson plans re uired along with access to a supporting resh ood ids isco ery ours app. he roll out of the new digital program will start with years ﬁ e and six and be a ailable to indergarten to ear four from early . o ﬁnd out more about oolworths resh ood ids igital isco ery our program and access tools isit www.woolworths.com.au disco erytours.

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The “other” Australia

A note from your Member Ȃ Federal ǡ ’ ȋ Ȍ Ȃ ǡ “a people without land will look for a land without people.”

Celebrating Atherton barber Sam Valastro

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Ǣ his sound advice to help solve the problems of the world. ǡ ǡ ǡ ͻ͵ Congratulations Sam on 50 years service! Ǥ ȋ “ ”), Ǥ

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Colleen Tay lor will launch her manuscrip t at Mutchilba Community Centre in the coming week s.

New manscript to recount precious family memories BY MI CH AEL W ARREN 15 YEARS of blood sweat and tears will come to its conclusion in the coming weeks when a passionate local resident launches a priceless manuscript dedicated to the generational tales and stories of the extended Taylor family. “Cooee-Cooee” penned by writer Colleen Taylor, is a collection of stories and a timeless walk through memory lane meticulously recounted through a treasure trove of family yarns and anecdotal information. From wedding recollections, to poems, to favourite family anecdotes the painstakingly put together o ering is not only a priceless family relic but a criti-

cal time capsule of local history that can be enjoyed by many for years to come. Ms Taylor will launch the manuscript during a special supper at the Mutchilba Community Centre on October 1, with Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela oppin on hand to o cially witness proceedings. “My motivation for putting this altogether is to preserve my families’ history for many years to come and for these stories to passed on to the next generation,” a proud Ms Taylor told The Express. “It’s a big relief to be close to launching this – it’s literally taken me 15 years to put it together. It’s kind of been written in chronological order;

it starts in the 1700s and goes from there. “I’m beyond excited to be sharing it – I’m really proud of it and hope those that read it really enjoy it.” Ms Taylor also has plans to launch the book in Ingham in December. Copies of the book will be available to buy for $65. Ms aylor will o cially launch her manuscript during a special event at Mutchilba Community Centre on Friday, October 1 from 6pm. That will be followed by a second event on Monday, October 13 at 10am at Dimbulah’s Camp 64. Copies of Ms Taylor’s book are available for purchase by calling 0474 035 1 11.

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discard its old neural pathways and create new ones to send and retrieve information. he children helped me ﬁnd my words again," Mrs Smith said. " They had heard about my illness and were just so happy that I was still alive and that I had come back to school that they had endless patience with me during my recovery. “I miss the children and there have been a lot of tears, but I am on long service leave now and will be replaced in term 1 next

AFTER 32 years of working at Mt Molloy State School, Faye Smith' s health has led to her retire from the job she loved but the 67 year old has found another passion to get her out of bed in the morning. With three kids and a mortgage creating the need to work, Mrs Smith starting her training with Distance Education and was initially assessed to be able to teach lower primary school children, while her Diploma in

Business Management enabled her to work in the o ce as well when the school was smaller. For over three decades, Mrs Smith worked in the school, grew to love the children she worked with and just got on with life but in she su ered a stroke following a brain bleed after a return ight from Melbourne. She lost her ability for speech and has had to develop new pathways through a process called neuroplasticity, which involves using repetition to help the brain

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fishery. Mr Laycock urges the community to work together to embrace the goals outlined in the Action Plan. “We are at a critical point for taking action, and we need to a collecti e e ort to see real change,” he said. “The Action plan provides a framework for the community to plan their fishing future on their terms. “It is supported by a significant community consultation process held to promote stewardship and best practice.” DSC is now seeking public comment on the strategy and the draft action plan, responses are req uested in by Monday September 27 2021. You can voice your opinion by either sending an email to communityliaison@ douglas.q ld.gov.aucommunityliaison@ douglas.q ld. gov.au or sending a letter to Douglas Shire Council at PO Box 7 23 Mossman Qld 4 87 3.

DOU GLAS Shire Council (DSC) has made the move to promote sustainable fishing practices across the shire, joining forces with community leaders and industry figures to launch a community managed sustainable fishing strategy. The strategy named Action Plan: Towards a Community Managed Fishery, has been developed by Marine Biologist Phil Laycock a pi otal figure in the recent Fishing for Future workshops and community events. There are four goals outlined in the action plan, goal one to recognise and strengthen community and cultural values linked to recreational fishing. Goal two is to strengthen and empower community and cultural stewardship of the fishery goal three will establish Douglas Shire as a fishing destination and goal four will see the development of a community driven

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Calling all empowering rural business women

P ure G old P ineap p les are encourag ing Q ueenslanders to trade p ump k ins for p ineap p les for carving this sp ook y season.

Carve pineapples this spooky season QU EENSLANDERS are being encouraged to support their local pineapple growers by swapping out their pumpkin carving for some sweet, spooky pineapple carving. Queensland pineapple growers Pure Gold Pineapples have put the task to locals to drop the American custom of carving pumpkins and instead support the local pineapple industry. To get people involved

and behind the cause Pure Gold Pineapples have released limited edition spooky pines that will be available on major supermarket shelves across Australia throughout October. General Manager of Tropical Pines Anthony Dobson said that him and his team are excitedly awaiting all the cool and spooky pineapple carving idea people come up with this year.

“This is our fourth year of Spooky Pines and we’re thrilled that Aussies have embraced this new tradition that supports local farmers,” he said. “We can’t wait to see what spooky creations people come up with this Halloween.” U nlike pumpkins carving pineapples doesn’t leave any waste as people can easily and simply use the excess to eat or chuck in a recipe. The Ag riF uture 2022 Rural W omen’ s Award are now op en. P ictured is Elisha P ark er of Q ueensland. P hoto by J esse Edwards.

EMPOWERING business women in rural areas across the region now have the opportunity to enter in the AgriFuture 2022 Rural Women’s Award. The Rural Women’s Award gives a bursary to a woman who is passionately involved in their rural area through emerging industries, businesses and communities. Next year' s awards will have tighter guidelines which req uire entrants to have an already existing project, business or program which falls into a community,

collaboration or commercial category. Each winner will receive a $15,000 bursary as well as access to development opportunities across the AgriFuture Alumni networks. Managing Director of AgriFutures Australia said that this award is important in recognising the hard work rural women do in industries across the region. “As an organisation dedicated to the long-term prosperity of our rural and emerging indus-

tries,” he said. “The Rural Women’s Award is just one of AgriFutures Australia’s initiatives ensuring those working towards the same vision are identiﬁed celebrated and empowered. “We know there are so many rural women doing amaz ing things in their industries and communities and we want to hear from them.” To apply for this award and for more information, visit https://agrifutures.com.au/peopleleadership/rural-womens-award

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Tina Caamano of Caamano F arms in Mareeba with the new L imeZ ello lime liq ueur that has been made in p artnership with F N Q Sp irits.

Lime farmer releases new licious liqueur Mareeba lime farmers, Caamano Farms has teamed up with local distiller FNQ Spirits to deliver a new locally, grown, produced and sold product, LimeZello. THE new lime lique ur was the brainchild of Tina Caamano, who with her family was looking to value add and better expand their lime business. With the looming threat of importing Mexican limes, local farmers have been feeling the pressure from one of the world’s largest lime exporters. After some qui ck calls around the region to some lo-

cal distillers FNQ Spirits was on board with the new product idea. Tina said that with Mexican lime imports putting pressure on local farmers, Caamano farms had to diversify and look outside of the box. “Everyone kept saying that we need to diversify, we need to value add and being one of the younger farmers in the region it was hard for me to fathom that I might have needed to pull out trees or whatnot,” Tina said. “I wanted to look at something di erent a di erent a enue really.” Whilst in talks with FNQ Spirits Tina also started speaking with Skybury and their success with their new liquor s and lique urs After ﬁnding out that ky-

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bury has also partnered with FNQ Spirits to release their range it was an easy choice for Tina and eased her worries. “It was really good to sit down with Troy and I think there was about 36 samples we ended up playing with di erent citruses that we have on the farm,” Tina said. “It’s nice to be a little creative and work with something di erent. “So far we have had really good feedback it will be nice to see where it goes, if not it was something fun creati e di erent and outside of the squa re.” Owner of FNQ Spirits Troy Read said his model from day one of opening his doors has been “everything I can do and get local, I will.”

“Out of every single bottle of alcohol I make nothing inside of any bottle comes further south than Tully,” he said. “I’m a bit of a lover of community and everyone supports everyone. “Even my labels are printed locally, we can get them cheaper down south, but the local guy has to send his kids to school and a life and a living to make.” The liquor products from both Skybury and Caamano Farms use produce that just miss out on being supermarket shelf ready, whether they are not the right siz e or shape or have some minor blemishes. K eep your eye out in local bottle shops around the region for the newest locally made lique ur, LimeZ ello.

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ENTERTAINMENT New artists to rock Savannah BY MI CH AEL W ARREN

F E STI V A L goers heading to Sava nnah in the Round in the coming week s can look f orward to a host of new artists f ollowing the announcement of a reva mped and revi talised lineup. O ngoing CO V I D enf orced border closures in NSW and V ictoria has seen f estiva l director Ja mes Dean work ove rtime to secure a range of replacement artists including the brilliant Jo hn Butler, Sheppard, San Cisco, I an Moss, Sneaky Sound System, A dam Brand, Sara Storer and Caitlyn Shadbolt. O ther additions to the new program include Russell Morris and Brian Cadd, G lenn Shorrock, Beccy Cole, L ittle Steely Brothers, Brad Butcher, H interland, J ames Jo hnston, os etter eld, lian a es, ssy H icks, H illbilly G oats, Roz Pappalardo, A urelle Brunjes, Robert Cini, and Talitha Ja e. Previ ously named f estiva l headliners Jo hn Williamson, L ee K ernaghan, Troy Cassar- Daley, G raeme Connors, Busby Marou, The Wolf e Brothers, Brad Cox and Casey Barnes are still all con r ed and will per or at t e f estiva l. F estiva l Director Ja mes Dean said he’ s “ guttered” to lose a number of artists due to CO V I D imposed lock downs down south but ensured the f estiva l is still going to be one to remember. “ Thankf ully we liv e in a country that’ s rich with musical talent f rom end to end,” he said. “ Something we would neve r do is compromise the q uality of the eve nt we’ re delive ring f or the Tropical North, so rest assured the 20 plus new artists we’ re welcoming to the eve nt today will make f or an incredible celebration of music - something we all need now more than eve r. “ We look f orward to welcoming many of the artists who can’ t make it this year to Sava nnah in the Round 2022.

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“ While they’ ll be sorely missed at the inaugural eve nt, we’ re delighted to have these new acts who are certain to help us delive r an eve nt worthy of our passionate and dedicated audience. “ That audience has been patiently waiting f or a f estiv al this f or ove r two years now, and the understanding and support they’ ve shown us is ve ry special and greatly appreciated.” Sava nnah will be a multi- f aceted f estiva l with the eve nt to also host an I ndigenous cultural program, community entertainment, local produce and goods, paddock to plate, and a f ull

range of accommodation options. e event no cially ic s oﬀ on September 30 with three- day ticke t holders to get access to an exclusive concert at the Big Top Music H all. * A rtists no longer attending in 2021; L ime Cordiale, Tex Perki ns ‘ The Man in Black’ , Shannon Noll, The McClymonts, F anny L umsden, F elicity U rq uhart, Ja smine Rae, Christie L amb, Darlinghurst, K irsty L ee A ke rs, Je tty Road, The Buck leys, Southbound, Rachael F ahim, Missy L ancaster, Blake O ’ Connor, Raechel Whitchurch, Y azm indi, A bbie F erris, Chelsea Berman and Ja ke Dave y.

CA L L of the Running Tide (CRT) E nvi ronmental Sculpture and Multimedia A rt f estiva l is being held in Mossman and Port Douglas f rom September 18 to 27. This year’ s f estiva l a highq uality curated eve nt and an invi tation by artists to engage meaningf ully with the uniq ue ecosystems f rom Rainf orest to Reef in the F ar North. The Call of the Running Tide inspires and challenges vi ewers to contemplate how t ey can a e a diﬀerence through art. CRT 2021 will be bigger and better than the previ ous eve nt in 2019. 38 interstate, regional and local artists have created multiple sculptures and multimedia works displayed in Rex Smeal Park, on t e la staﬀ ill wal , at the Northern end of F our Mile Beach and in Port Douglas The G arden of Plastic worksh ops are f or 7- 12 yearold children and are ke y during the eve nt. F unded by the Mossman Rotary Club and supervi sed by two enthusiastic, experienced artists. Parents can

drop t eir c ildren oﬀ or t e worksh ops between 10am2pm each day of the F estiva l at the Mossman Shire H all. Discarded and washed- up bottle tops will be attached to wooden panels on a large all ﬂoor area. elected panels f rom this installation will be used to create a mural at the new Paws and Claws f acility in Craiglie. Students f rom Port Douglas Primary school have also created artwork panels, and these will be on display at the Port Douglas Community H all. O rganisers anticipate 5 ,000 local and regional Q ueenslanders, but most interstate vi sitors will not be attending this year due to CO V I D. H oweve r, we invi te local and regional communities to f eel proud of this eve nt, be invo lve d, and share the experience with others. e o cial openin will take place at 6pm on F riday September 17 at the Port Douglas Community H all.

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ENTERTAINMENT Malanda country artist to release “Dream” BY MI CH AEL W ARREN

O NE of the region’ s f avo urite country music perf ormers is set to release her debut single in the coming weeks which comes with a message that we can all relate to – neve r stop dreaming. Malanda native Ja cynta’ L ee G laspy will release her debut single “ Dream” on September 19 and says it has “ a

f eel good melody” and an “ open road type of vi be” . “ L yrically, I wrote “ Dream” to encourage people at any age to hold onto hope and to ke ep your most passion f uelled dreams alive – no matter which way society or scheduled social ‘ ideals’ might try and sway you,” the 28- yearold recording artist said. “ I f eel, particularly in the

Malanda’ s J acy nta L ee G lasp y will release her debut sing le “D ream” in the coming week s.

personal curvi ng decade of your 20’ s, but also ve ry much in all decades of our live s, “ Dream” can stand as an anthem. “ I understand perceive d social norms and expecta-

tions nev er really go away though as we grow older, age provi des better perspective s. “ There’ s always time to dream, despite what they might say.” G laspy cites leading U S

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Come and take a walk through the beautiful Kairi State Primary School and discover a world full of varying art from across the globe. The school will be open for you to explore and enjoy a wonderful display. Please enter the school on the Poggoili Street side and please sign in before you start your journey.

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ENTERTAINMENT Holiday entertainment for the whole family AI N BO I n the spirit of Moana and F roz en, ' A inbo - Spirit of the A maz on' is the epic journey of a young hero and her Spirit G uides, " Dillo" a cute and humorous armadillo and " V aca" a goof y ov ersiz ed tapir, who embark on a q uest to sav e their home in the spectacular A maz on

TH E holidays begin with a marv ellous range of f amily mov ies at The Majestic this week to k eep ev eryone entertained. F irst up are the two new delightf ul f amily animated adv enture comedies – PA W PA TRO L : TH E MO V I E and the wonderf ul A I NBO portraying the A maz on Rainf orest. I f you enjoyed Moana or

F roz en, you will lov e this new one. A lso on screen is the new much anticipated action adv enture f antasy f rom the Marv el Studios, SH A NG - CH I A ND TH E L E G E ND O F TH E TE N RI NG S. F or all session times and inf ormation v isit the Majestic website www.majestictheatre.com.au

PHOTO OF THE WEEK Winning photo by Lisa McGregor

“My photo, Toasting Thailand has won this weeks theme of Fruit and Veg. I entered it a bit tongue in cheek as I didn’t have a great deal of pics with fruit or veg and thought it might get a bit of laugh. Must have had everyone wanting to be sitting poolside in Thailand. Taken whist staying at Pimalai Resort, at Koh Lanta Thailand for my sons wedding. Was a great drink and a great week.” J oin and enter y our p hotos at the Tablelands and Surrounds P hotog rap hy G roup F acebook p ag e.

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LETTERSto theEDITOR HISTORY EMAI L : editorial@ theexp ressnewsp ap er.com.au

Sup p ort local newsp ap ers WITH the advent and resultant repercussions of COVID-19 and its variants, we have all been encouraged by those in government, be it, Federal, State or Local, to give support locally. Whether it be the plethora of ever changing directives from Federal and/or State governments or those involved at the coalface of Local government, virtually A elected o cials ha e urged us A to Shop it, Buy it, Spend it or in other ways upport locals ﬁrst. Therein lies a very real problem. No matter what the level of government out of the three that exist, it appears what the elected and appointed o cials and their minions don’t always practice what they preach. While personal opinions are rife and free, so too are variants of misinformation, misinformed people and comprehension also a ected hence widespread confusion and eventual disarray. Take most Local Government public notices etc. for example. For far too long, Councils have taken to posting their information to facebook, the web or other electronic means, ignoring the pro en and more e ecti e publication of notices for public notice and attention once achieved by Councils via advertising in the local newspaper. The reduction in the number of community and suburban newspapers across regional Australia by News Limited and a few others has left a void in the regular and reliable public consumption and awareness of local government relative public information. While under Queensland Local Government laws, statutory advice must be published in the nearest paid publication, there are other items of information that clearly miss the mark. Critically, it must be remembered that locally, the circulation of The Express far and away exceeds that of the paid daily The Cairns Post many times over. Despite this, more and more of the Tableland Regional Council and Mareeba Shire Council notices are committed to electronic media only, no doubt in the vain hope that any resident interested will spend considerable time to search each particular website to glean relative information and to hell with the rest. The trouble is that while not every ratepayer has 24 hour or indeed, any, access to electronic communications, there also is a certain amount of self praising spin and photo opportunities produced by local government’s own Media Departments. It must always be remembered that miss or no information, a “secret squi rrel” approach to the responsible, active and accessible spreading of relevant and reliable media advice and notices more often than not breeds contempt and mistrust among the greater population. Recently I attended a cohort of local citi ens who through lack of e ecti e communication, did not know what the other was doing, often with the same intended aim. So how about it, those in Local gov-

ernment, to keep the most people better informed, don’t forget to buy locally and publish relevant information that applies to the public in truly local newspapers like the local Tablelands based and distributed Express. B arry S impson M A R E E B A

More common sense and vaccine p assp orts I HAVE just read the letters to the editor in the Express dated 8th September from Bill Schutz and Peter Campion. From the vitriol expressed by these two, one can only presume they hold the highest degrees in both law and medicine, if this is the case, please supply your degrees to the Express so as we can all see what geniuses we have residing on the Tablelands. I for one won’t be holding my breath to sight their degrees as sadly from their vitriol I believe that the only degrees they both hold would be one of ignorance and stupidity. Both of these apologies for academics presumably have not been vaccinated as they obviously believe this pandemic is nothing more than a hoax designed to strip them of their liberties. It would be interesting to see if either one got infected if they would expect our overworked medical personnel to deliver the best of treatment or whether their beliefs are strong enough that they would refuse any medical treatment since in their words this pandemic is nothing more than getting the u. My bet is that they would be scrambling to get to the front of the que ue demanding the best of treatment. The qui cker we have a vaccination passport to allow those of us community minded people who have been vaccinated can go out into the community knowing we are playing our part to protect those we come into contact with. In ending well said by Barry Simpson in his letter in the same paper it is certainly time for all double standards to stop. It seems if you play sport or have Prime Minister after your name you are automatically immune to getting or transmitting the virus. Scott D ixon M A R E E B A

I s fear becoming our dictator? AS I read in the news about the decisions our politicians and bureaucrats are making at the moment, supposedly with the support of the people, I wonder if we have lost our way. 100% of people die, but how many of us really live? Aussie culture used to be known for its can-do pioneering spirit - many of our heroes died young taking risks and living life to the full. Shouldn’t we strive to follow that example rather than locking ourselves away from an unseen virus or killing oursel es to a oid su ering at the end of life? In the Christian world view this life is just a training ground for an eternity spent with the One who loved us enough to die for us - His love castes out all fear

Let’s live our lives, treat each other as precious, and rejoice in the good that we have. Stuart W ithrington W O N D E C L A

Bank is committed to their members and community THERE is a recent trend of the major banks to reduce their trading hours and also to close branches in the regional areas. This is also occurring in other financial institutions as they look at cost cutting measures to maintain their profit margins in the increasing competiti e financial world. We have seen this occurring on a local level on the Atherton Tablelands with branch closures and reduced trading hours. Here at Queensland Country Bank we are continuing to provide a full banking service to our members from our 28 branches throughout Queensland. We remain committed to maintaining our opening trading hours and keeping our branches open to provide face to face service for our members. At Queensland Country Bank Silos Shopping Centre Atherton, we are open from 9a m to 4.30pm Monday to Friday to service the Atherton Tableland region. If your current bank branch has closed or has reduced trading hours we can provide a more convenient service for your banking needs. Call in to see us at the Silos Shopping entre to talk to one of our friendly sta about transferring to a bank that will provide you with a caring convenient service. T revor C ow an- H ack ett M anager, Q ueensland C ountry B ank A T H E R T O N

Safety rst on roads LEAD foots and panic merchants, take heart, it is ok to race on public roads, subject to Police and Targa arrival. Ask their permission ﬁrst. Any sanctions will greatly aid in adding to safety on our roads, already well renowned for their high standard of safety. With all best wishes. T ony F ord M A L A N D A

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t lli an p oto rap ic display ic ed oﬀ on t e st of September and to date all comments have been ve ry positive . A vi sitor had tears in his eyes as the photos brought back many memories. H e maintains this photographic display is one of the best he has seen and Mareeba and Mt Mulliganites shouldn’ t miss it. A wonderf ul way to share. A great collection, great memories. Would be grand to see more locals vi siting. This is your history, so don’ t miss it. Don’ t f orget we will be open eve ry day this month. Tuesday and Wednesday f rom 8am till 3.30pm. areeba ar et ay on t epte ber, . till noon. very ot er day till . t er ti es by appoint ent sec@mbahistsoc.org.au – We look f orward to hearing f rom you. While expanding a lot of time and energy getting the Mt Mulligan display organised, the other usual work also has to done. So, members are still ve ry busy, one scanning some council records pertaining to land divi sions etc onto the computer. A gain, a great way of conservi ng and preservi ng va luable local history inf ormation. r p oto rap ic database is steadily rowin , again many thanks to concerned people who want Mareeba Shire’ s local history preserve d. H istorical Society of Mareeba are always looki ng f or people with an interest in helping us conserve and preserve the history of the area. A nyone with a spare co ple o o rs per wee will be ost welco ed. ce type work is the most preva lent and it’ s a f un way of seeing what we hold in our many boxes of ‘ goodies’ . Smoko is always on the go and we are a f riendly group of people. We are situated in Centenary Park, 345 Byrne Street, Mareeba. The large green building between the V isitors’ I nf ormation Centre and the Mareeba A rts Centre. A s Telstra is playing games with us at present, we ave no p one contact, b t visit or nd s on ail sec@mbahistsoc.org.au We look f orward to seeing you f ace to f ace or online. Till next time, take care, stay saf e and get in contact! Cheers,

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STE P into a great location with this 3 bedroom masonry block home. L ocated in a q uiet area of town only 2 minutes f rom town centre and solidly constructed of pointed masonry block internally & externally the home f eatures open plan liv ing, a siz eable, modern k itchen and represents exceptional b yin or rst home buyers, anyone look ing to downsiz e or inv estors alik e. Features include: • 3 Bedrooms plus open plan liv ing area • A ir- conditioning & builtin robe in the master bedroom • G enerous siz ed bedrooms, bed 2 with air- condi-

tioning • Siz eable, modern k itchen • Dual access bathroom allowing it to be utilised as an ensuite f rom the master bedroom • L arge walk - in hallway storage cupboard • Security screens throughout • 2 car tandem carport • 3m x 6m garden shed • 997m2 corner allotment with generous rear yard & Address: P rice: Ag ent: Contact:

easy side access • Conv enient location only 2 minutes to Mareeba Town centre Don' t delay. Y ou can’ t go past this property f or a solid, low maintenance home t at s aﬀordably priced. F or further information or to arrang e a p rivate insp ection p lease contact exclusive ag ent J oe Torrisi on 04 17 7 00 4 6 8 .

70 K enneally Road, MA RE E BA $ 345 ,000 NE G E X CL U SI V E to Jo e Torrisi Jo e Torrisi Real estate 0417 700 468

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Incredible views peace and serenity O NL Y 9.5 k lms to the Malanda Township the property f eatures… • 2.05 H ectares (5 .06 A cres) – F enced Paddock & Separately F enced F ruit O rchard • Solid Steel F rame H ome – Recently Repainted I nside & O ut • L ow Maintenance Tiles

Throughout H ome • F ull L ength Patio Tak ing I n F antastic Countryside V iews • 4 Rain Water Tank s Totaling 38400L – Pressure Pumps To H ouse – Bore & Concrete Tank (Bore Not E q uipped) • O pen Plan K itchen & Dining A rea – New Benchtops I n K itchen Complete With Dish-

washer, Pantry & Brand New E lectric Stov e/ O v en • Separate L ounge Room rea ﬀ Patio • 3 G ood Siz ed Bedrooms • Bathroom Complete With Spa Bath & Separate Shower Recess • Double Carport & BBQ A rea • L ock able 6x6m Colour-

bond Shed With Power • 2nd L ock able G arden Shed – Pergola A rea • H igh F ence A nimal E nclosure • F ruit Trees I nclude Dwarf Mango & Banana, Nectarine, Peaches, O range, Black Sapote.

tate is p roud to p resent this Exclusively listed p rop erty to the mark et and invites Address: P rice: Ag ent: Contact:

y ou to arrang e y our p rivate insp ection by calling 04 4 8 916 24 6 .

141 H ogan Road, MA L A NDA $ 45 9,000 E X CL U SI V E to Daimin K ochi Main Street Real E state 0448 916 246

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A PEACEFUL LIFE BY THE RIVER • New roof & re-stumping • Spacious kitchen, separate lounge • Enclosed verandah, covered outdoor area • Upgraded bathroom & separate toilet • 6m x 6m shed with mezzanine floor • 2 street access to house & shed $274,000

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

SOLID DUPLEX INVESTMENT • Combined rental income $470 per week • Spacious front lounge rooms • 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom in each unit • Large yard, single carport / patio area • Close to town, parkland & golf course • Both units never empty, at end of cul-de-sac $390,000

MODERN FAMILY HOME IN CUL-DE-SAC • Solid block home, family friendly layout • Central lounge room & 2nd family room • Well appointed kitchen with dishwasher • 4 large carpeted built-in bedrooms, ensuite • Security screens, large private tiled patio • Fenced 841m2 block, tenanted till Sept. $395,000

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

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

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Highset Queenslander in central location

J U ST a s ort stroll ro t e ain street and in a very central location, t is i et eenslander is awaitin new owners. ocated across ro t e areeba tate i c ool, and st a stone s t row to t e towns vario s

sportin acilities, t is property is close to everyt in tayin tr e to t e classic eenslander style, t e o e eat res ardwood ti ber constr ction and ton e and roove walls and ceilin s inside. xternal walls are

weat erboard, a ain in tr e eenslander as ion. e itc en as plenty o stora e wit a wal in pantry, so e over ead s elvin and eno roo or a s all dinin table as well. e lo n e roo is close by, central to

t e o e and is ite cosy. e two bedroo s are a reat si e, wit t e aster roo easily acco odatin a in s ite and extra rnit re i yo wis . ot bedroo s ave ceilin ans and one as split-syste air con-

ditionin as well. eside t e lo n e roo is anot er roo w ic is c rrently bein sed as a t ird bedroo b t co ld also be sed as an o ce or st anot er livin space. e bat roo as a co bined s ower and t b, wit a separate toilet or extra convenience. a ndry is downstairs nder t e o se. lso nder t e o se is anot er area, reat or a , or stora e, and t ere is also a ood carport nder t e o se as well. tside are ini al and easy to aintain ardens, wit a lly enced yard, a per ect spot or ids and pets to play. ere is an ndercover area or second carport space o t t e bac , w ic is reat or ve icle stora e or st to eep a ew t in s o t o t e weat er. reat or anyone loo in or t eir rst o e on a b d et, or t e investor wis in to add anot er property to t eir port olio. t s well nown

t at rents are increasin and rental availability is droppin , and properties in central locations li e t is one are in i de and. i et eenslander in central location ard wood constr ction, ton e roove walls and ceilin s wo bedroo s pl s o ce t ird bedroo at roo wit s ower over t b and separate toilet ood si e itc en dinin wit pantry plit syste air-conditionin , ceilin ans lose to town, sc ools sportin precincts lly enced allot ent O p p ortunities lik e this one don' t stay on the mark et long , so book a p rivate I nsp ection with exclusive Ag ent Remo Esp osito on 04 01 96 9 4 7 3 or p op into the Central Realty Mareeba Oﬃce Today. ew o

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two o t ese tan s are lled by t e sprin cree close by , are ore t an eno or yo r water s pply. tory o e bedroo s bat roo s nternal external stairs itc en dis was er pantry eilin ans ireplace arport lar e, powered s eds water tan s olar p p ea ti l ardens F or more information, or to book y our p rivate insp ection, call D arren 04 29 Tablelands.com Malanda eal Estate. RR17 92

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

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Lush lifestyle property in Malanda O N oﬀer is t is bea ti l acre property only . ro alanda, t e per ect location to start yo r r ral li estyle drea . e bedroo bat roo o e is located on t e i est elevation to ta e in t e r ral views down t e valley across t e o nson iver. esi ned or privacy, space and indoor o tdoor livin , t e b ild o e as everyt in yo wo ld expect o a i -end odern o e. i loss tiles ﬂow t ro o t t e o e wit a spacio s livin area incl din a wood eater, bea ti l

itc en s owcasin ranite benc tops, wal -in pantry pl s plenty o stora e and t e dinin roo oﬀers direct access t ro to t e patio entertainin area or eﬀortless indoor to o tdoor livin . ll bedroo s are a decent si e and all ave air-con pl s b ilt-ins wit t e aster eat rin a spacio s ens ite. ro t e bac dec yo ave a ni cent vast r ral views o t e valley loo in over t e o nson iver. stablis ed r it trees s rro nd t e property, wit a well- rassed paddoc or cattle as well as rainwater

tan s and a bay loc able s ed. is property is ideal co bination o a residential and r ral li estyle so don t iss o t s t is property is bein sold via xpressions o nterest a price cannot be iven. closes t epte ber at p . ll oﬀers st be Address: P rice: Ag ent: Contact:

To book y our p rivate insp ection p lease contact Exclusive ag ent, Morg an Brennan at Ray W hite Atherton on 04 07 7 3 0 4 5 0 or ( 07 ) 4 091 7 111. www.ray whiteruralatherton.com.au/ L 13 18 8 25 0

MA L A NDA E xpressions of I nterest E X CL U SI V E to Morgan Brennan Ray White A therton 0407 730 45 0

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

HIGH PRODUCTION PROPERTY Malanda • Set on 169.5 hectares - 4 titles • Fenced into 40 paddocks • Steel cattle yards + feed pad • 360 meg water license • 2 machinery shed + 1 grain shed • 1x 4 bed home + 1x 2 bed cottage $P.O.A. ATH23091286 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

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SO MUCH PRIVACY Herberton • Set on 1,931m2 • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Steel framed Colorbond home li ing areas it replaces • 6m x 6m shed with power • Landscaped gardens & fenced $339,000 L13909497 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

COUNTRY VIEWS Tolga • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Potbelly stove in living • Outdoor patio • 3 fenced paddocks • Large 3 bay shed • Fully fenced with views $585,000 ATH22637930 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

MAKEOVER COMPLETE Atherton • Renovated inside & out • 3 bedrooms with built-ins • New modern kitchen • 2 toliets + separate laundry • Covered patio + small shed • Lockable garage + close to town $349,000 ATH23176838 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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Tabo Village A RE you looki ng your next inve stment? Why not own your own V illage? With an excellent rental return what are you waiting f or. The well- ke pt property is situated on approx. 23 acres backi ng on to bushland consists of 12 homes each with their own bathrooms and ranging f rom 2 - 4 bedrooms. Features: • 12 homes • Community gardens with an ove rhead sprinkl er sysAddress: P rice: Ag ent: Contact:

tem. • Town water • 23 acres (approx.) • Swimming hole • Walki ng distance to the local school and community. • Shower block • Currently tenanted with a 16.5 % gross rental return W hy not g ive Michael a call from Town to County Realty a call today on 04 17 118 6 18 or ( 07 ) 4 097 6 900.

Nymbool Road, MO U NT G A RNE T $ 749,000 Michael E nglish Town to Country Realty 0417 118 618

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READY TO BUY OR SELL?

TA K E a drive and discove r the love ly neighbourhood surrounding this modern f amily home. This property boasts Mazl in Rive r f rontage on your rear boundary creating a tranq uil escape in your own backya rd and the peace of mind kn owing you will neve r have rear neighbours. This home f eatures the f ollowing, O pen Plan livi ng/ ki tchen and dining with direct access to the tiled patio

Jeanette Suffield 0407 745 748

Malanda DIRREN RIVER BOUNDARY

• 125 acre parcel of land located between Tarzali & Millaa Millaa • Lucious rainforest, open spaces, plentiful water with just under 1 kilometre of Dirren River frontage and wildlife • Several locations you could build your dream home or bring a swag and camp by the billabong to get back to nature Millaa Millaa

$549,000

f rom both the dining and the livi ng room. Modern ki tchen with gas cookt op, large pantry, dishwasher and breakf ast bar. 4 Bedrooms all with Builtin' s and the master f eatures an ensuite. Double garage with remote panel lif t doors, the garage also provi des v ehicle access to the back yard through a rear roller door. The outdoor liv ing space is generous in size and the

Address: P rice: Ag ent: Contact:

P hone Michelle Raso on 04 28 116 13 6 for more information and a p rivate insp ection of this Atherton family home in a lovely neig hbourhood.

5 5 Danze r Drive , A TH E RTO N $ 485 ,000 E X CL U SI V E to Michelle Raso E lders Real E state Malanda 0428 116 136

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• 2.7 acres in Tarzali with Ithaca River boundary • 5 bedroom, open plan large masonry block home • Horse stable / chook pen, large powered lockable shed with shower, toilet & laundry Tarzali

$635,000

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spacious backya rd is f ully f enced. The home f eatures also include security screens, f ully tiled throughout, sealed drive way and a garden shed.

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

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Marvelous Malanda acreage

J U ST 5 km f rom the centre of Malanda, this marve lous 2 story home with a pool and ranny ﬂat on . a as eve rything f or the extended a ily. The block rendered main house has entry points f rom the f ront patio straight into the expansive tiled lounge, or the rear patio near the salt water pool w ic ﬂows into t e entrance reception area. F urther in there is a dining room servi ced by a modern ki tchen with a walk in pantry,

gas cookt op, electric ove n and plenty of room f or a couple o rid es. Down a short hall you will nd t e bat roo boastin a f ull length bath, shower and vanity. ere is an ad acent separate water closet. ﬂi t o stairs ta es yo to the master suite f eaturin polis ed ti ber ﬂoors, a walk in robe, toilet, va nity and views across t e pool. There are two more built in bedrooms with f ans, and a f ourth room that could ac-

commodate guests or be anot er lo n e roo . A f ew steps beyond the back door you will discove r t e s bstantial ranny ﬂat with its own parki ng spot, a ki tchen, bathroom, and open plan bedroom / lounge room with large built in robes and a an. e ind t e ranny ﬂat is the two sheds measuring . approx. and respective ly, givi ng you plenty of room f or hanging washing on a rainy day, and ve hicle and boat stora e alore.

There is a good bore supplying the sweetest tasting water in A ustralia to the property. Wander through the established gardens at the rear o t e property to nd a f ruit orchard with Davi dson Plum, G rapef ruit, O range, L ychee, Macadamia and Cof ee trees. troll alon t e tree lined boundary and catch a glimpse of the f orest animals including L umholtz' s Tree an aroos. The cubby house and

ﬂyin ox ive t e bi and smaller ki ds an extra option or o tdoor entertain ent. e o nstone iver is f rom the property where you can o aya in , s in or swi in on a ot day.

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P lease contact Brendan W illiams at F irst N ational Atherton for further details or to arrang e a p rivate insp ection of this marvelous acreag e in Malanda on 04 4 7 8 09 8 08 .

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

MA L A NDA NO W $ 665 ,000 Brendan Williams F irst National Real E state A therton 0447 809 808

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

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• Modern rendered block home with open plan design built in 2016 • Elevated house position with views over your block and rainforest • 12m x 8m powered Colorbond shed with 2 roller doors • Leslie Creek frontage Open Home: 10.00am - 10:30am, Saturday 18th September

Call Zach 0427 683 023

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IT H W A T E R V IE W

• 1,785m2 allotment in the popular location of Lakeside, Yungaburra • 4 bedroom split level home that provides an enormous amount of space • Master bedroom with a walk-in robe and recently renovated ensuite • Tiled entertainment area overlooking the backyard and swimming pool Open Home: 10:00am - 10:45am, Saturday 18th September

Call Kaydee 0417 468 941

IN V E ST M E N T O PPO R T U N IT Y

• 1 bedroom steel framed home situated close to the Ravenshoe CBD • Spacious 1,012m2 block allowing opportunity to build your dream shed • Large bedroom, spacious kitchen & living room, bathroom and laundry • Design of the home could accommodate 2nd or possibly 3rd bedroom • Currently tenanted at $250.00 per week

Price: $225,000 - Call Greg on 0437 332 912

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Nest or invest

H A V E you been looki ng f or an opportunity to get a start in the A therton Property Marke t, or f or an extra addition to your property portf olio? Well now is the time and here is the place. This little gem holds loads of potential f or the astute buyer. Ready f or you to secure and start adding your personal touches to make it " Ju st Right" . Close to all amenities this o e wo ld s it a rst o e buyer, small f amily or an inve stor. F eatures include; • Solid masonry block home • 3 bedrooms all with built in robes

• O pen plan livi ng/ dining room • Spacious ki tchen – electric f reestanding ove n, pantry, and ample cupboard & bench space • Tiled bathroom with a shower & basin. Separate toilet • I nternal L aundry • E asy care tiles, screens & ceiling f ans throughout home • U ndercove r entertainment patio ove rlooki ng rear vi ews – relax and entertain in priva cy! • 1 bay remote control carport • E stablished and wellmaintained gardens • F enced with ve hicle ac-

cess to backya rd • G arden shed • 810m2 allotment • I deally located only 2km s f rom A therton Town Centre. This home is currently tenanted please allow 24 hours’

notice f or inspections F or further information or to arrang e an insp ection, call sole mark eting ag ent Raq uel at Sommerset Realty on 04 08 98 3 8 7 9.

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2 Ju stin Street, A TH E RTO N $ 35 9,000 E X CL U SI V E to Raq uel Cunzo lo Sommerset Realty 0408 983 879

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Panoramic views to the hills

H E RE you can relax tak ing in t e a ni cent o tloo to t e hills, especially at sunset. Situated on an elev ated allotment is this master built home with a spacious open plan liv ing area and large windows to capture the v iews. There is ample bench and cupboard space including a pantry, and space f or a dishwasher in the k itchen. The bathroom has an easy access shower, and there is a separate toilet in the laundry. The established gardens of easy care plantings compli-

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ment the exterior with a pav ed driv e to the remote controlled roller doors of the two car gara e. ec rity screens are tted to windows and doors f or your peace of mind. L ocated in close proximity to the high school this low maintenance home is conAddress: P rice: Ag ent: Contact:

structed of clay brick that nev er needs painting.

F or more information, call Trisha J ack son at P rofessionals Atherton. P hone 4 091 3 95 5 or 04 19 18 3 3 14 5 any time. view more p hotos at athertonrealestate.com.au A TH E RTO N $ 349,000 Trisha Ja ckso n Prof essionals A therton 0419 183 145

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Atherton – price reduction A G RE A T f amily- f riendly layout combined with a conve nient location close to all f acilities make s this home an excellent choice f or the busy f amily. The home sits on land with 2 street access allowing great accessibility to the 7.5 m x 6m powered and insulated Colorbond shed. This modern 4 bedroom pl s o ce o e as a spacious open plan livi ng area with 2 separate livi ng spaces, a dining area suitable f or a large table, and at the hub is a well- appointed ki tchen. There is an established garden which includes seve ral mature f ruit trees including lemon, orange, mulberry, lon-

gon, tamarillo, peach, paw paw and passionf ruit. FE A T U R E S I N C L U D E : • 4 Bedrooms all with builtin cupboards & walk- in robe to the main • Main bedroom f eatures an ensuite bathroom ce • 2 Separate livi ng rooms • L arge dining area with space f or large table • Well- appointed ki tchen with pantry, dishwasher, space f or large f ridge with water connection • Main bathroom includes separate shower & bathtub • Tiled outdoor entertaining with access to internal living spaces

• I nternal laundry with external access • Reve rse Cycle A ir- conditioning to 2 bedrooms and in both livi ng areas • Security screens • Security system f eaturing 8 cameras with remote connection to smart phone • Skyl ights which bring light but not heat into ki tchen and hallways. • Solar hot water Address: P rice: Ag ent: Contact:

• I nsulated and powered 7.5 m x 5 m Colorbond shed with remote door access • Concrete pathways between house and shed. • F ully f enced Contact Exclusive Mark eting Ag ent Collette Rowston on 04 19 7 3 3 7 12 to arrang e y our p rivate insp ection. W EB I D 7 3 08 5 6 .

2 Tardent Street, A TH E RTO N NO W $ 45 5 ,000 E X CL U SI V E to Collette Rowston A therton Realty 0419 733 712

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4091 1611

24 Main St Atherton PERFECT BUSH HIDEAWAY 12 Ellie Street - $339,000

4 bed masonry block rendered home Full length verandah with views 7x4 metre Colorbond shed with power 1012m2 block with mature gardens

Rino 0427 779 086

WEB ID: 796681

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RURAL VIEWS MINS FROM TOWN 25 Hastie Road - $579,000

UNIQUE 200HA TOLGA ACREAGE 483 Marnane Road - $1,800,000

3 generous bedrooms with built-ins Superbly appointed quality kitchen Generous laundry/utility room with b/ins 6mx 6m Colorbond shed

200 hectares minutes from Tolga 4 brm home + 2 brm caretaker’s accom. Machinery shed and cattle yards Natural spring and established dams

Collette 0419 733 712

WEB ID: 804027

Rino 0427 779 086

WEB ID: 768316

Rino Gava 0427 779 086 Collette Rowston 0419 733 712 VACANT BLOCK - ATHERTON 6 Elwood Close - $159,000

957m2 vacant block of land Close proximity to primary and high schools Situated in a nice quiet cul-de-sac Town water, power and sewerage

Collette 0419 733 712

WEB ID: 799409

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ACROSS 7 . A f ried triangular sav oury pastry containing spiced v egetables or meat. 8 . H ard glossy substance that cov ers the crown of a tooth. 9. ppreciation o certi cate. 10. A cut of pork ribs with most of the meat tri ed oﬀ. 11. To mak e (something) wider or more general. 13 . A n entrance hall or other open area in a building used by the public.

DOWN 1. The lowest part or edge of something. 2. U sing interv ention to prev ent pregnancy. 3 . A small f urry animal which is similar to a mouse. 4 . A lev er pressed by the f oot in the playing of a musical instrument. 5 . pecially ade to t a partic lar person or thing. 6 . disease ca sin inﬂa ation o the nerv es and heart f ailure, ascribed to a de ciency o vita in . 12. To use the f aculty of reason so as to arriv e at conclusions. 14 . E xcessiv e bureaucracy or adherence to o cial r les and or alities. 17 . A n ancient city in the land of Shinar in which the building of a tower intended to reach heav en. 20. The hard white f at on the k idneys and loins of cattle, sheep and other animals.

Weekly Horoscopes Aries

Taurus

Promotions will be yours if you hav e acted prof essionally in times of crisis. Stay o t o ot er people s aﬀairs. Do not let others exhaust yo nancially.

Y ou will be a bit of a spendthrif t this month. Do not be surprised if your partner doesn’ t understand your needs. Y ou may not want to spend time around f amily or your home. I t will be all around you.

Cancer

V irg o

Y our competitiv e nature will enable you to win any contest you enter. Don’ t ov erspend on luxury items. I t’ s time to let loose. L oss or thef t may occur if you are careless with your belongings.

E motional disputes will only end in sorrow. Y our anger may be impossible to contain if you get into debates with f amily members. U se your creativ e talent in order to accomplish your goals.

March 21 to April 20

Puzzle lutions

June 22 to July 22

Zucchini, Bacon and Cheese Slice Ingredients 5 eggs 150g self-raising flour, sifted 375g zucchini, grated 1 large onion, finely chopped 200g rindless bacon, chopped 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 60ml vegetable oil

Method

1. Preheat oven to 170C. 2. Beat the eggs in a large bowl until combined. 3. Add the flour and beat until smooth, then add

zucchini, onion, bacon, cheese and oil and stir to combine. 4. Grease and line a 30 x 20cm lamington pan. 5. Pour into the prepared pan and bake in oven for 30 minutes or until cooked through.

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L Sept ibra 24 to Oct 23 L eav e things as they are f or the moment and f ocus on reaching your highest potential at work . Y ou are best to work behind the scenes on projects that req uire detail or precision.

Cap ricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Y ou can handle situations that req uire contact with institutions or large corporations. Y our mate needs extra attention and is f eeling rather insecure when you’ re not in sight.

April 21 to May 21

Aug 23 to Sept 23

Scorp io Oct 24 to Nov 22

Do the necessary chores and then do things that please you. Y ou will be able to pick up on f uture trends if you k eep your eyes peeled f or uniq ue ideas. E xpand your k nowledge and sign up f or courses and seminars.

G emini

May 22 to June 21

Dead end projects could plague you. Social ev ents held in your home will be successf ul and entertaining f or those who attend. Spend a q uiet day with the one you lov e.

L eo

July 23 to Aug 22

i c lties wit c ildren will surf ace if you try to break a promise you made. Put your energy into trav el, philosophy, and soul- searching. Y ou must tak e care not to ov er exert yourself if inv olv ed in sports.

Sag ittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21 G et out and experience the spice of lif e. Y ou should be putting in some ov ertime. Y our ideas may be a little ahead of their time; don’ t push them, instead just continue work ing on dev elopment.

P isces

Aq uarius

Feb 20 to March 20

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Y ou can expand your circle of f riends if you get out and socializ e. Y ou will not be pleased with f amily members who try to put demands on you when you just don’ t hav e the time.

Stop telling others about your problems. Minor health proble s ay ﬂare p i you hav en’ t been tak ing care of yourself or hav e been burning the candle at both ends.

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