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his work at the recent Orin Aya festival at Rossville, 300km north of Cairns.
Mareeba is famous in backpacking cir cles so it was an obvious choice for Martin to spend some time working and living in the Heregion.was even invited to present some of
“I never expected that not at all, I was imagining there were going to be around three people contacting me,” he said.
Martin has always been artistic but took it seriously when he was 15 years old, he started as a graffiti artist before moving to other areas of art.
requests with around 30 people messaging him asking to do some art, either a mural or a painting for them.
“Painting is always a puzzle, you never know how it is going to come up until you gather all the pieces,” he said.
“It is great to get in touch with local communities as well, when you go to a new place it is always nice to be able to contrib ute in a Martinway.”iscurrently in the process of do ing two murals, one in Cairns and another on a local farm in Mareeba.
AFTER taking to Facebook to promote his artwork and possibly grab a commission or two, artist Martin Andrés Gómez Mercado from Chile, was completely inundated with requests from locals to do murals, tattoos, canvases and more – a response he was not expecting.Martin initially travelled to Australia from New Zealand after he was invited to participate in a street art festival in Brisbane and is now in the process of completing his 88 days of his working holiday visa.
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He took to the Mareeba Community No ticeboard to promote his art and see if any one was interested in commissioning him.
Martin was completely swamped with
“As an artist everyplace, you paint works to showcase your art, so in that case coming from New Zealand and getting invited from another country was amazing.”
“It is always nice when things like that happen and you get that kind of reach with one post, photo, mural, painting or even one event, it helps your career
Artist leaves his mark on region
Chile national and artist Martin Andrés Gómez Mercado was completely blown away by the community response after offering his artistic services in town while he is living and working in Mareeba.
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“Conversationssaid. have been held with the Min ister for Employment and will continue until we can get a fair go for our regional, rural and remote areas.”
“We are competing with the mining sector and we need urgent help to fill these empty seats, the trucks can’t sit in idle for long, because once the weather sets in, that’s it for the season.
Up to 20 per cent of cane destined for the Moss man Sugar Mill could remain in the ground and unharvested as the mill suffers from a crippling truck driver shortage.
TCL Grovers Girls, Dianne Cortis, Carrie deBrueys and Brooke Dunshea.
MORE than $30,000 was raised over the weekend for the Moy amoya Foundation and the This Strong Mum foundation as peo ple came together to compete in the annual Smokey Blue Rally.
manages the transport and logistics for the fleet and he has recently lost two drivers to the lucra tive mining sector.
Rallying for a cause
Cube Logistics Tableland Mill site manager Ty Bensilum said he experienced trouble getting drivers for the Tableland Mill in the beginning of the season but nothing that would impact its pro
“Due to the critical driver shortage and pre dicted wet weather conditions over the coming months, there is a high probability of standover cane, which could see 10-20 per cent of the crop remaining in the paddock unharvested,” Ms Dw yer said.
The Mossman Mill is managed by Far North ern Milling and outsource their haulage to Logi trix Management Service while Cube Logistics is contracted for the Tableland Sugar Mill.
Far Northern Milling chief executive officer
Bronwyn Dwyer said if they were unable to find drivers, they could face significant losses which could have dire consequences on the mill’s viabil ity.
“We need 10 drivers immediately and another 30 in the coming months,” he said.
Dressing up in fun and quirky outfits and driving across the Tablelands, 100 participants spent Saturday supporting local businesses while raising aware ness for Moyamoya and cancer.
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Far Northern Milling is the second largest em ployer in the Douglas Shire, with 150 full-time employees during the season and 570 external seasonal jobs.
“Effectively, two years’ worth of income for the growers will be lost, not only will this se verely impact the growers’ bottom line, but that cane doesn’t go through the mill either and so the Mossman Mill, that’s already doing it tough, loses substantial income.”
Cube Logistics managed to retain 98 per cent of its drivers and continue operating as per normal by offering well above award wages.
“We are looking forward to next year’s rally!”
Paul Coveny of Logitrix Management Service
“The clock is well and truly ticking.
With the local sugar cane season well under way, the mill has been locked in a battle to get and retain drivers to haul sugar cane, with many driv ers instead choosing to work on mine sites across the ByState.comparison, the Tableland Mill overseen by MSF Sugar has managed to retain 98 per cent of their drivers by offering well above award wages however many growers on the Tablelands trans port their cane down to Mossman to be processed.
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“It was a huge success, and I am so thrilled we could put the names ‘moyamoya’ and ‘This Strong Mum’ out there,” organ iser Nicola Baker said.
Disco Divas team – Paula, Dee, Dani and Loretta dressed up for the annual rally
“Finding truck drivers to get this crop off is critical not only for our industry but for prosperity of our whole community.”
“We have come to the conclusion that if we aren’t able to get a workforce in Australia to do these essential jobs, then we will enter into discus sions with Government to get migrants in to do the jobs,” he
“We have had a few drivers come and go but we have maintained about 98 per cent of our driv ers,” he “Whensaid.we get into the end of October, start of November, we run into issues losing drivers be cause it is seasonal work so they may start look ing for alternative work to go to before they finish with the Kennedymill.”MP Bob Katter recently submitted a report detailing the critical labour shortages af fecting his electorate and provided numerous rec ommendations to address it.
Sugar hit hard by lack of drivers
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Libraries host school holiday fun
Original composer of the mural, Caroline Lieber, says she is excited to see the piece completed in the main street and hopes it at tracts more passerbys and bird watchers to the town.“The project took many years to complete but we are thrilled to see it finally up in the town,” she said.
Shire moves ahead with developments
From Tuesday to Friday during both weeks of the school holidays, the Herberton Library will be hosting “Paint a Pot” sessions where kids can paint a pot and take it home.
agistment services for 20 horses on seven paddocks on the property. It is also proposing to establish a horse-riding and equestrian school which would involve a new outdoor arena and an indoor arena.
The proposal, submitted by Meraki EC Pty Ltd, is for a site on the Kennedy Highway and, if ap proved, would allow the owners to provide horse
If approved, the school would operate up to six days a week and would involve a maximum of 20 clients per Meanwhile,day.
The six-metre-long mural is situated on the old post office veranda and is visible to those passing through the town from the Main Street.
For more information contact the TRC librar ies.In the Mareeba Shire, two libraries have ac tivities.
A MOSACIC mural showcasing Mount Mol loy’s “rascal bird” will be officially opened to the community today, Wednesday 21 Septem ber.Beginning the project in 2016, the mural depicts the Great Bowerbird’s antics and his prowess as he collects his trinkets.
Much like the bowerbird, the mosaic is made from a collection of mainly old tiles and bits of clay combined together to create the piece.
TWO development applications involving the ex pansion of a nursing home at Julatten and a new horse-riding school near Mareeba, will be decid ed by Mareeba Shire Council when they meet on Wednesday.Theapplication to increase the capacity of the Mt Kooyong Nursing Home near Julatten involves demolishing two of the buildings on site to allow for two new buildings which will accommodate an additional 12 units for elderly people, a nurse’s sta tion, two communal areas and storage areas.
LIBRARIES in the region area are putting on some fun activities to keep the kids entertained and busy these school holidays.
The Malanda Library will keep the kids enter tained with their Treasure Hunt which will be on until 1 October. Children get a map to follow and find the hidden treasures.
On Friday 23 September, and again on 30 September, the Atherton Library will provide a place for kids to plant veggies or native plants and take them home.
Another application to be decided this week, is a proposal to establish a horse riding and equestrian school near Mareeba which would also offer horse agistment services.
Zoo to You will also be hosted at the Ma reeba Library, with two sessions on Wednes day 28 September from 10.30am-11.30am and 12.30pm-1.30pm.TheKurandaLibrary will also host the Zoo to You event on Friday 30 September from 10.30am-1.30am. For bookings or informa tion call the Mareeba Library on 4093 9185 or Kuranda Library on 4086 4622 or book online.
At Mareeba Library on Wednesday (21 Sep tember), kids can experience join in a free Vir tual Reef Adventure that is sure to captivate chil dren of all ages. The event explores the jobs of different animals living on the reef – creatures like sea cucumbers, sea urchins, sea stars, fish andThesharks.Reef Creatures up Close event runs from 10am-10.30am. Bookings can be done by calling the library on 4093 9185.
Mareeba Shire Council has ap proved a controversial development at Warril Drive, Kuranda. The development involves a par cel of rainforest near Kuranda which will be trans formed into five residential blocks which had some has locals up in arms at the thought that trees and native wildlife will be sacrificed as a result.
The development was code assessable which meant locals could not put in a submission object ing to the project. Council approved the develop ment with a raft of conditions.
Mural highlights town’s bird
“Whatwith.happens in the future when the high-density housing is created, and then council decides that they need a park near
munity minded and upgrade this park loca tion for family uses and play equipment,” one man wrote.
Police also allege the man then entered the yard of a police residence before being escorted back to wards the licensed premises to retrieve personal be longings. The man has then allegedly tried to enter the premises again before being arrested by police.
BY ROBYN HOLMES
On 10 September, police were called after re ports of a vehicle driving erratically in the area and causing property damage. Police located the vehi cle abandoned on a mound of dirt near HerbertonPetford Road, with the man in a nearby caravan causing damage.
Mrs Ceola said she understood there was a housing crisis and it needed to be resolved but could not understand why land outside of the town could not be used.
“Why change a park – a park which probably was gifted to council as part of the redevelopment of the area by the develop ers. This land was intended to be used as parklands, what right does council have to sell it off?” she wrote.
“Urban and suburban areas need park lands for recreation so kids can practice sport, play, have birthday parties etc. Adults exercise there and locals meet which brings the neighbourhood together. Where else can people go to have shared space? Commu nity needs parklands,” one person wrote.
Live chicken causes stir at hospital
“I strongly believe this type of housing is not welcome on the Tablelands. It’s the one thing that makes the Tablelands and Atherton so nice,” one woman said.
The woman was visiting a person at the hospital on Sunday 11 September when she was asked by staff to remove the chicken from the premises.
As police approached, he allegedly exited the caravan armed with a knife. The 30-year-old Peera mon man was charged with drink driving, driving an uninsured and unregistered vehicle, driving un licensed and threatening violence.
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“If indeed council wants higher density
The 50-year-old Barrine man is expected to ap pear in the Atherton Magistrates Court on 27 Sep tember. Police also charged a Peeramon man after arresting him following an incident during which he allegedly armed himself with a knife when po lice approached him.
Antonia Peluchetti and her daughter Rena Ceola are trying to save an Atherton park from being sold off to developers.
“Parklands are more valuable in our community than dense housing. Keep the Tablelands beautiful,” another said.
The woman is expected to appear in the Ather ton Magistrates Court on 12 October, charged with serious assault of a public officer performing a function causing bodily harm.
Petition to save park
Police have also charged a man after an incident in Herberton on 9 September when he allegedly be came aggressive towards a bar manager after being asked to leave another patron alone.
“Our parents were the first to build on this development, purchasing two blocks in Pink Street – why they chose the blocks?
The petition, which has been signed by 387 people to date, has been launched by Rena Ceola, the daughter of 95-year-old Antonia Peluchetti who has lived across the road from the park, bordered by Pink Street and Maunds Road, since her and her hus band purchased two blocks there 50 years ago.The council is investigating whether to sell off the suburban park so it can be devel oped into medium to high density housing.
Mrs Ceola said instead of trying to sell the park off, the council should be concen trating on building up the park to make it more attractive for families to use like in stalling barbecues and play equipment in stead of “tearing out any play equipment left in the park”.
AN argument over bringing a live caged chicken into the Atherton Hospital has resulted in the arrest of a 54-year-old Mt Garnet woman.
housing in the area, then it is clear that the people who live in that higher density hous ing will need green space, somewhere for their kids to play, and somewhere where they can just escape the built environment.
Police allege the woman became aggressive towards a staff member grabbing her by the arm causing bruising, then hit the person to the back of the head before being restrained by other staff members and then arrested by police.
The petition has attracted many com ments from those who have already signed it, echoing Mrs Ceola’s views
“It has been proven over and over that high density housing cannot exist without the residents needing parks and open spaces nearby, yet council intends to use an exist ing park to create the very problem that many high-density communities are grap pling
A PETITION is now circulating in a bid to make Tablelands Regional Council change its mind about a proposal to sell off an Atherton park.
“Parks need to be preserved for future generations not sold for financial gain. Ex isting council will not always be the care takers,” was another comment.
In a letter to Mayor Rod Marti and coun cillors, Mrs Ceola said the sell-off proposal had her mother in “absolute distress”.
“This space is certainly not ideal for medium to high density housing! As the TRC is planning to sell this park: what is the plan after the sale? Developers buy up and as they self-certify their own buildings with some dubious methods employed in the buildings – we don't need ghetto style living in that area across from schools and kindergartens. TRC should be more com
Because of the parkland opposite it,” she wrote.“This planned medium to high density accommodation would change the whole lifestyle of those living around it and in par ticular, our Mum.”
by?“I am simply astounded by the shortsightedness of changing a park into high density living, instead of changing a lowdensity house into a high-density residence and retaining the park.”
“We need parks and this one needs some love it’s seen by everyone driving through out beautiful town but we definitely need more homes built – just need to find a better spot,” one woman said.
The man refused to leave the premises and was physically removed by the manager before he tried to fight him.
The reunion will be officially kick off from 4.30pm with a Welcome to Country at the front of Woodleigh College, now called Wicking House, and a meet and greet downtown from 6pm.A ball at the Herberton Old Shire Hall will of
The secretive Fernwren.
In the Action Plan for Australian Birds 2020, it was listed as Endangered and unfortunately this long-running population study ceased to be funded in 2016. The National and State status of this species is “least concern” and there is no recovery plan or conservation advice.
Woodleigh College and the Methodist hos tel hosted many students during their school ing years, most coming to Herberton from rural Queensland, Papua New Guinea and the Torres Strait
The tour will go for four hours, leaving from Mount St Bernard’s Catholic College with tick ets to be purchased at the Atherton Information Centre.Asecond ball will be held from 7.30pm at the Herberton Hall with country music played by Kurdaz Country Band. Entry and price will be the same as night before.
AnIslands.estimated 200 people who either attended Herberton State School or boarded at the hos tel or the college will return to Herberton from 23-25 September to celebrate the old days and relive all the memories of their schooling days.
At midday, Wild River Distillery will be do ing a tasting at the Royal Hotel, with special re union gin and tonics and special reunion bottles of gin available to purchase throughout the day.
A JAM-packed three days of excitement awaits former students attending the Herberton Meth odist Hostel and Woodleigh College reunion which kicks off this Friday.
Herberton State School students who boarded at Herberton Methodist Hostel and Woodleigh College pictured in the early 1900s (Photo supplied).
Dr John Grant has been studying the Fern wren for many years and at Thursday’s presen tation, he will impart new knowledge about this marvellous bird and addresses the question of why it might be threatened and its future out look.
Past students return to Herberton
Saturday morning from 8.30am will be a special World War II tour by John Hardy OAM, heading out to significant historical sites in Won decla and surrounding areas.
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Organisers of the event will also be selling re union mugs. All money left over from the mugs and from the dances will be divided and donated to a variety of community and charity groups in Herberton.Forfurther information or any questions, contact the “Sept 23-25 2022 Methodist Hostel, WRC, Herberton State School Reunion” Face book group admin.
ONE of the mysterious and ancient birds of high-altitude rainforests in northern Queensland will be the focus of free wildlife talk at Malanda on Thursday.Thesecretive Fernwren is an endemic Wet Tropics species increasingly confined to high elevations such as Mt Lewis.
Because it spends most of its time on or near the forest floor, usually in dense rainforest gul lies and slopes, it is more often heard than seen.
Long-running studies have shown a decline in abundance at lower altitudes and these studies have led to grave concerns for its future.
The question to be posed at the free talk at Malanda Hotel on Thursday is: “Is this an ex ample of the rapidity with which climate change can impact some species?”
Festivities will kick off on Friday with a golf day from 6.30am at the Atherton Golf Club. Keen players can contact the golf club for nomi nations on 4091 1283.
Despite its significance as one of the World Heritage endemics, little is known about the spe cies.Anyone is welcvome to attend the free Bird Life Northern Queensland talk at the Malanda Pub on Thursday from 7.30pm. for further Infor mation, call 0427 634 136.
fer attendees a night of dancing and singing to lo cal band Kick Start and a chance to catch up with old classmates. Tickets are $20 each (cash only) and entry is at the side entrance on the night.
A farewell recovery breakfast will start off Sunday morning at the Herberton Bowls Club from 9.30am hosted by the Lions Club.
Image: Martin Willis.
Fernwren future focus of free talk
The only species in its genus, the Latin name means “mountain watcher” and it is one of the scrub-wren or warbler group of Australian birds.
The DTMR contract for 2022-23 provides for $2.25 million, but for 2023-24, the department wanted the council to sign off on the reduced amount of $1.92 million.
After some discussion, the council agreed to a 12-month contract for 2022-23 even though the funds available for maintenance remain un changed from last year despite the rise in costs of materials and labour.
Pools need staff to stay afloat
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Infrastructure Services general manager Mark Vis told council DTMR had made it clear that al locations for this year and next year were fixed.
“They are not going to change,” he said.
“The State is still dictating terms to us and
A recent recruitment drive secured more staff and managed to keep the pool open, however more are needed for Mareeba as well as for both the Kuranda and DimbulahKeelwaterpools.Director Jason Salecich said without the necessary staff to help run day-to-day operations, the pools will be forced to restrict their operating hours.
Mr Salecich is imploring people to put their hand up to work at any of the pools.
“If they make mistakes, they say, ‘oops sorry’
Staff have been actively sought to fill positions at each pool with little to no luck, the Mareeba pool nearly had to close due to a lack of staff.
“When they do substandard works on the main roads and we have to maintain them, we cop the flak,” he said.
which we would like to think will significantly increase trade which means more demand,” he said.
we’re just copping it and until such time as some body stands up and says ‘no’, it will keep going,” he said.“We will just continue to take what is given to us by the State – prices are going up, their contract rates are coming down.
ration works from the contract, which had been moved to another program and would be offered to the council under a separate contract.
“Our ability to negotiate a higher amount for the second year is very slim,” Mr Vis said.
“There is a level of responsibility that comes with the job and that is keeping all of our community users safe.”
“If we don’t accept this (the contract), I have no dramas with that – I think there’s an opportu nity to move the staff that may be impacted by this to other areas of our operational budget.
To apply for a job at the Mareeba, Kuranda or Dim bulah pools, call 4092 1691.
“We are even providing the training free of charge and everything but they have to be willing to do that training.“Weare
“We are probably two staff short in every space and then you’ve got Mareeba which will have a splash park
TABLELANDS Regional Council has refused to sign a two-year contract for maintenance of State roads after the Department of Transport and Main Roads (DTMR) reduced the funds in the second year of the agreement by 15 per cent.
“The work is not labour intensive, there is a customer focus and all of the training will be provided so you will get trained and get that qualification.
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and move on.
“If we take a stand, it might hurt for a while but by golly, if we take a stand, it will be noticed and other councils may make a stand. If you want something changed, you’re got to put your head up to change it.”
Mareeba pool manager Lynette Koina has been running the Mareeba Pool on a skeleton crew with new members sorely needed for the Mareeba, Dimbulah and Kuranda Pools.
“The State is dictating terms and if you look at the amount for the following year, it is reduced – all the cost blowouts in materials fuel etc don’t seem to be taken into consideration.”
Cr Cardew said while he understood all the points put to the meeting, he remained firm coun cil should stand up and be counted on the issue.
“The day-to-day reality is that the people who get screwed is the council on the one hand, and the contractors, all local people, on the other – we have to try and screw them down when every in put they have is subject to the same kind of pres sures we’re subject to,” he said.
“Pools are a great place to work, early mornings and in the evenings,” he said.
Deputy Mayor Cr Kevin Cardew spoke strongly against signing any agreement with the department, saying he was “getting a little tired of the State Government putting imposts on local government to do certain things for them without much consideration” for the council involved.
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POOLS across the Mareeba Shire are experiencing a crippling staff shortage that could affect their ability to open and provide locals a release from the hot Austral ian Keelwatersummer. Pty Ltd secured the leases for the Ma reeba, Dimbulah and Kuranda pools last year in August from long-time lessee June Cotter and begun operating last September.
even looking for people just to operate the kiosk because they don’t have to be fully certified, that would allow us to use lifeguards for what they should be doing, supervising the pool instead of doing both.”
“Officers expressed that a reduction in service on State-controlled roads as a result of mainte nance and a future reduction of funding for the Routine Maintenance Performance Contract would not be accepted by council,” a report to councilDTMRstated.had explained that the contract values had not increased from the previous year because of the removal of work related to reseal prepa
Cr David Clifton said he wanted the Mayor and CEO to raise the matter formally through the Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC) in a bid to come up with a “collective stance” in relation to the funding.
He also cautioned council about not signing the contract and redeploying workers to other pro jects, saying there were impacts to consider, such as consulting with the workforce and relevant un ions.He did not believe that council opting to sign a one-year contract and withholding the second year would lead to a positive change in the funding for the second year.
Reduced funding for road maintenace
Tributes flow for former Mareeba Shire councillor
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“He advocated for an improved bridge on Leadingham Creek crossing in Dimbulah for many years as he was aware of the hard ship placed on local farmers during the wet season. A more floodresilient crossing was built in 2014.
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A First Nations man playing the didgeridoo for Dimbulah students.
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TRIBUTES are flowing for long-serving former Councillor Fred Cattarossi who passed away last week.
“As Mayor, I acknowledge his life of service. He made an im mense contribution to our shire and residents will reap the benefits of his dedication for years to come,” she added.
YOUNG people aged between 15-25 are being encouraged to complete an online survey to in form Tableland Regional Coun cil’s Youth Advisory Committee as they conduct a midway re view of its Youth Strategic Plan.
Youth encouraged to have their say in strategic plan
“Fred’s legacy lives on in many areas throughout our shire and most visibly in the bridge named after him.
STUDENTS from Dimbulah State School spent last Wednesday learn ing about the oldest living culture in the world during their NAIDOC DayThroughcelebrations.traditional dance and art, First Nation’s locals came along to share their stories and songs with the students at the small school.NAIDOC Day celebrations in Mareeba have been postponed to Saturday 15 October from 1pm to 4pm at the Mareeba Turf Club.
Showcasing culture was Tizzeem Starkey, Kyson Bong, Kim Parker, Gabriel Anderson and William Congoo.
Mr Cattarossi served on Mareeba Shire Council for 34 consecu tive years from 1973 to 2007. He was heavily involved in communi ty and sporting organisations and a charter member of the Dimbulah Lions of Mareeba Shire Council, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Fred’s family members and friends,” Ma reeba Mayor Angela Toppin said.
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Theopportunities.surveyalsoasks whether youth know where and how to access services for their health
People who fill out the sur vey are in the running to win one of three $100 gift certifi cates.The survey can be accessed by going to wintemberbeproject/youth-surveywww.trc.qld.gov.au/andmustcompletedbyFriday23Septobeintherunningtooneofcards.
The survey seeks to find out how young people feel about living on the Tablelands, asking questions about whether they feel socially connected through events like theatre and music, whether they feel part of the community through activities like volunteering and whether they feel they have adequate op portunities to develop through training, higher education and work
and wellbeing, whether they are able to access everything they need in the region, and what makes the Tablelands a great place for Participantsyouth. also can tell the committee what they believe are the challenges for young people living in the region and what are the three things they think would make the Tablelands a better place for youth.
Cr Hodge said while he understood her argu ment, he was still in favour of bringing the service in-house which would have the added bonus of up skilling local people.
But chief executive officer Gary Rinehart ex plained there were risks with taking that path.
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“In a small council, containing that within three resources is challenging. By using RMT, we are tapping into about 30 experts in their field which provides us that extra level of service that would be a challenge to find within an extra couple of re
“Yes, as long as we have IT, there are ongoing costs,” replied council’s systems and information manager Amanda Henderson.
“If we’re going to send $455,000, I would like to see it done in-house so that those salaries are spent in our region,” Cr Hodge said.
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Skybury CEO Candy MacLaughlin said attracting further inter national recognition was invaluable in gaining more distribution points and more market attention.
sewerage plants.
Mayor Rod Marti acknowledged that while it was a “a lot of money”, it would provide council with access to 20-30 IT experts.
“It’s an extraordinary amount of money, almost a half a million dollars and to put it in perspective we probably don’t spend that slashing roads,” Cr Hodge said.
“USA Spirits Ratings are to recognise, reward and promote spirit brands successfully created to identify and target a specific spirits drinker,” she said.
THE tastes of fresh local papayas and coffee infused into vodka has taken the United States by storm, with Skybury Farms and FNQ Spirits winning silver at the USA Spirits Ratings in San Francisco.
“That is why the USA Spirits Ratings is important – they spot light those spirit brands consumers really want to buy, identifying a clear market value for liquor trade buyers,” she said.
Papaya inspired vodka toast of United States
“Were we to seek to do this in-house, there is a risk of gaps in that service for periods of time when people resign and move on,” he said.
“IT is one of the areas where again, as a nation, we have been under-investing and we now find our selves with labour shortages in that space so it’s not unreasonable that there would be turnover and each time there is turnover, that risk sits with us.”
“The arrangement and the services provided by RMT basically covers the maintenance and support of our entire IT network,” she said.
The contract was awarded to Roberts and Mor row Technology (RMT) which has a head office in Armidale, NSW and other offices in Maitland,
NSW and in Townsville.
NEARLY half a million dollars will be paid to an information technology company to maintain Ta blelands Regional Council’s computer network and systems for the next 12 months but not before some councillors questioned why the work could not be doneCouncilin-house.eventually agreed to the contract, with Cr Peter Hodge and Deputy Mayor Cr Kevin Card ew voting against the motion amidst concerns such a large amount of money would be paid to a com pany outside of the region and high annual costs would continue indefinitely.
“It’s a lot of money but we are providing critical services to the community and we need to make sure our systems don’t routinely fail.”
“For any spirits brand to earn its place on a retailer’s shelf or a restaurant’s spirits list and then stay there - they need to be market able and consumer-driven.
Council debates costly IT contract
“That is everything that runs our IT across coun cil, also our connectivity and maintenance and sup port of IT in our depots, transfer stations and our
She said the three IT staff employed by council “look after things on the ground that can’t be done remotely – pretty much everything else is done by RMT”.“We have talked about the option of potentially doing it inhouse – one of the challenges we have seen in the past with that arrangement is having the skills required for the breadth of the services we have to cover,” Ms Henderson said.
“They do ongoing maintenance for that, and also assist us in doing ongoing improvement pro grams, monitor all our servers, our hardware, do rectification works, proactive patches, keep our se curity in check and do all the updates required to make everything run.”
sources to have that service done internally.”
“Is this going to be a continuing impost for us? For how long? Forever?” he asked.
The Ratings judge spirits from across the world on their quality, value for money and what they look like.
Scoring 83 points, Skybury Vodka came home with a silver for its “aromas of gravel road with chalky mineral characteristics on the palate” and “lingering ethanol finish”.
Cr David Clifton said while he recognised that RMT was proving council good value for money, he noted there was also $80,000 a year budgeted for the ongoing replacement of hardware on a 3-4 year basis that had to be added to the $455,000 RMT would receive.
Skybury CEO Candy MacLaughlin with staff Sara Cioni, Erica Mori and Laina Liki squeezing the fresh papayas into Skybury’s award winning vodka.
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Alexia Prizmic and Ciarra Iacutone with art on display. ofworkart.
Ciaran Carey, formerly of Ireland and Gemma Horner said it was great to see events like Abbey's exhibition happening on the Tablelands.
Local artist Katie Byrne of The Art Garage, Yungaburra and hus band and blacksmith, Alex Byrne came straight from work.
Artist Abbey Wilson (R), shows guests Toby and Zoe Watson an example of her work.
April Strickland of Tolga and Jessica Jackson of Walkamin enjoyed a night out.
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“My first experiences of art were painting alongside my older sister Katie, who encour aged me and allowed me to use her expensive art supplies. Being in Kate's studio, got me thinking creatively,” Abbey said.
THERE was standing room only when Malanda school girl, Abbey Wilson, supported by her lo cal and artistic community, staged her first ever art exhibition at “Sprout to Life” last Thursday night.Born in Wollongong, NSW, Abbey and her family moved to Malanda 13 years ago when she was three years old. As a home school student, Abbey enjoys exploring and painting some of the beautiful bush scenes on her creek-side fam ily
sometimes from photos and some times directly from nature, Abbey said she works regularly from “At the Art Garage” in Yunga burra, creating unique water-colour artworks of Australian natives and other botanicals.
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“From doodling on my school books, I went on to develop my painting skills. My dream is to become a full-time artist, and by following my love of painting, capture the beauty of Australia in the process.”
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ARTS of all mediums were on display last week for Mareeba State School’s annual art show spectacular. Every year, classes work to gether to create a display with a matching theme and technique to showcase to their families, friends and teachers throughout the week.
Students showcase amazing works of art
Young artist finds local support
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“My last time bull riding was The Caves Rodeo Bicentennial in 1988 –that was going to be my last rodeo as I was 34. The day before the rodeo I knew I had to give it away before I was hurt. The kids were there cheering me on.”In 2016, her sickness grew worse and she had her first spinal fusion on her lower back and was put in the in tensive care unit and operated on two days later where they discovered a per forated
Thatbowel.operation put her into a 25-day induced coma, 71 days on life support, 80 back in the ICU to administer antibi otics to control sepsis caused by kidney failure and double pneumonia and sev eral weeks of rehabilitation to learn to eat, walk and talk again.
ADRENALINE junky and fearless fighter, Dianne Luppi (nee Lucas) rode beasts triple her size at rodeos across the country in the 1970s by pretending to be a male to compete in the sport she loved most, whilst battling a rare ill ness.Her incredible life has recently been documented and turned into a novel by local author Frances Dall’Alba, telling Dianne’s story through her main char acter
Dianne was always sick in her younger years and soon learned she had a rare liver condition, making her aller gic to pain killers and preventing from ever consuming a drop of alcohol in her lifetime.The condition is something that she has struggled with every day, cop ing with constant pain since she was a child. Today, she drives from her home in Malanda to the Cairns Private Hospi tal up to three times a week for dialysis.
In one of their many moves, Dianne found herself in Perth falling in love with the many horses she would meet, wishing nothing more than to have one of herSchoolown.didn’t come easy to Dianne as she struggled with dyslexia, and she would often “wag school” to ride a horse she was gifted.
“Since then, I have undergone dialy sis for 15 months, a neck fusion during an eight-and-a-half-hour surgery where my blood pressure dropped dramati cally and put my body into shock,” she said.“My kidneys were working at 10 per cent so my specialist, Professor Rob Fassett, said they would try me off dial ysis for a few days and see how I went.”
“So, no matter how the story ends I have had a full life that I’m happy with.”
With her short hair and slender fig ure, pretending to be a male came easy and she dominated the arena and took out first place.
Frances first learned about Dianne through some research with the Aus tralian Hall of Fame and was capti vated by her story and how close she was to “Wehome.have a lot of incredible wom en in Australia, but I kept getting stuck on this one woman, because what she achieved, she'd done in Mt Garnet. As this was in the north, it was a place I could relate to and I couldn't seem to let it go,” Frances said.“Naturally, when I found her liv ing barely 10 minutes away from me, there was no turning back. And yet, I had never heard of her, had no idea of her achievements, and knew abso lutely nothing about her.
Queen of the chutes
books!”Eight Seconds is available to or der at com/francesdallalba/eightsecondswww.francesdallalba.wixsite.
in her life and yet she still achieved great things,” Frances said.
“My son Colin passed away from
Determined to get back on the back of a bull, 16-year-old Dianne found herself in the chutes at the Riverland Corral Rodeo in Mandurah, Western Australia pretending to be a man.
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“That got me hooked – seeing the bulls being bucked out was the most thrilling thing I ever saw.”
Dianne inspires author’s new book
In this time, she met the love of her life, Peter Luppi, who supported her and her children through thick and thin.
“I ended up winning and once they found out I was a girl they didn’t want to give me the first prize which was a trophy western saddle about eight inch es high,” she said.
At this time, the Australia Profes sional Rodeo Association’s (APRA) rules stated that women were not al lowed to compete but in 1966, Liz entered 12-year-old Dianne in her first poddy calf ride pretending to be a boy.
DianneGrace.was born in Mount Gambier and travelled across the country to live in mining towns for her father’s work and fell in love with country living.
leukaemia when he was 25 in 2006, my daughter Natalie works at the 24-hour Emergency Vet Clinic in Cairns as head nurse.“Her and my grandchildren, Sunny and Jada Grace Mawer, are my pride and joy, and they keep me going. Peter is a wonderful husband and takes really good care of me.
INSPIRED by the incredible life of Dianne Luppi, local author Frances Dall’Alba has released her book most recent novel “Eight Seconds”. Her main character Grace, which is Dianne’s actual first name is a wit ty, fierce and determined woman who overcomes diversity to make her way to the top spot.
“But she has an incredible story that I could have easily filled three
Dianne Luppi is happiest when she is on the back of a bull or horse, dedicating her life to the adrenaline rush she gets at every rodeo. With a new book inspired by her life being recently published, ELLIE FINK spoke with Dianne to learn about the adversity she faced and how she overcame it…
But when she was a young girl, her overwhelming desire was always horses so to get closer to the animals, Dianne began working at a poultry farm. Whilst working there she met Liz Johnson, who would take her to rodeos in the
“I end the Author Note hoping that the reader is left inspired, and to always live life to the fullest. Dianne has gone through so much adversity
Thatarea.was when Dianne’s need for adrenaline began to really emerge, finding herself at bull and bronc rides whenever she could wishing she was the one on the back of the dangerous beasts.
“Because the anti-discrimination laws had come in, I was allowed to ride in the open bull ride on contract bulls.
Author Frances Dall’Alba with Dianne Luppi and the book, Eight Seconds.
“To me, it was the most exciting thing I could do and had a passion for it, and I continued to compete at several rodeos when the chance arose.
“He was an ugly horse with a big Roman nose, long body and short legs, but he was fantastic to ride and would go from a gallop to sliding stop with just pressure on the rope.”
unable to receive a transplant due to lack of organ donors and the state of her“Icondition.hadto sell my horses as I was too sick to do anything with them,” she said.“Not sure how the story ends as I am being taken off the kidney transplant list but my life has been an adventure with lots of highs and lows.
Dianne dressed as boy to compete in rodeos.
As a woman, Grace is underesti mated by the men in the ring, win ning her first poddy calf ride at 12 but being refused the trophy because of herGracegender.and Dianne’s stories share many similarities and Frances hopes that through her book, she may be able to give Dianne the credit she truly deserves.
Dianne managed to spend four and a half years off dialysis, feeling healthy and fit until her kidney function de creased again to three per cent, becom ing sicker than Unfortunately,ever.at age 68, Dianne is
“His name was Megaton. I had no saddle or bridle, and I just rode him with a rope hobble strap around his neck,” she said.
A few years later, she felt the urge to go back to her love of bull-riding and took the opportunity to enter the Mt Garnet Rodeo, keen to show the crowd what a woman could do.
She rode the full eight seconds on the back of a steer and on the back of a huge buck jumper which gave her a “rough“Beingride”.long and lean, people mis takenly took me for a boy every time so I decided that I would join the APRA under the name of Deat Lucas which I managed to get away with for a few ro deos,” she said.
She began rodeoing again in Ma reeba, taking a pair of jeans and boots from a fellow cowboy to compete as Deat once again and was only a second short of time.
“I made time more than I bucked off but after being discovered as a girl, I was once again not allowed to com pete.”No longer allowed back in the chutes, 19-year-old Dianne decided to settle down and marry twice and have twoAfterkids. some rough years in an abu sive marriage, Dianne moved with her two children up to Cairns with three suitcases and $600 to her name.
“I used to walk five miles just to be near horses whether it was burning hot, raining or hailing just in the hope that if I cleaned people’s gear and stables that they would give me a ride. That was be fore Megaton was given to me.
Friends Elodie Fry and Hailee Fenton had fun together at the fete. Sonny Bird enjoys a treat.
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School P&C President Phillip Sly gives the thumbs up to the fete on Thursday.
Caden Allen has fun at the fete.
Keegan Kawangka enoys an ice-cream.
The popular animated family ad venture, “DC Super League Of Pets” and “Paws Of Fury – The Legend Of
Hank” continue for the duration of the holidays.Remember, as it's the holidays, there are heaps of extra shows from Wednesday to Sunday.
The light-hearted comedy drama “Good Luck To You”, “Leo Grande” starring Emma Thompson, Daryl Mc
Since his first album release in 1973, Clapton has re leased over 20 albums and sold over one million copies.
AS the holidays continue, there’s some great movies showing on the Majestic Theatre's big screen, includ ing something for the adults.
ONE of Australia’s foremost singer songwriters will take the stage at this year’s Savannah in the Round music festival thisRichardOctober.Clapton grew up in Sydney in the 1960s before hopping on a plane headed for London and then later to Germany where he wrote his first album, Prussian Blue in 1973.Likening
his style to those of American legends Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen, Clapton developed a sound based on melodic rock while his lyrics were poetic musings on his state of mind or the state of the nation.
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Richard Clapton will be just one of settalentedmanyartiststoperform at this year's Savannah in the Round festival in October.
Cormack and Isabella Laughland, which was appreciated by all who had seen it so far, is back for one final screening on Saturday evening.
Holiday entertainment continues on the big screen
In 2021 Clapton released his first cover album entitled Music Is Love (1966-1970), a timely homage to the music of peace, love and understanding covers songs from era re
Clapton released many highly acclaimed hits including, Girls On The Avenue, Capricorn Dancer, Deep Water, I Am An Island among others.
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Clapton ready to crank it up at Savannah in the Round festival
He was a mentor to the younger artists like Jimmy Barnes, INXS and Cold Chisel, in 1981 INXS had him produce their second album, Underneath the Colours.
lated artists such as Bob Dylan, Jefferson Airplane, Crosby andClaptonmore. will bring his four decades of experience to the stage at Savannah this years as he joins with some of the most experiences and talented country music stars in Aus tralia for the second ever Savannah in the Round country music festival from 30 September to 2 October. Tickets available online at www.savannahintheround.com.au
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Club members meet monthly in different loca tions around the region and while Barry has al ready travelled the Great Ocean Road, to Coober Pedy and Broome, he said he and his friend Linda Wells were looking forward to taking their mo tor home further afield to “somewhere we haven't been”.
THEY exist in every walk of life – the one that all the industry's best look up to – the legend's legend.Inthe northern Australian aviation sector, Mareeba’s Barry Dick is that man. Admired and respected by all who have known him, his life deserves recognition, but is far too big to be cap tured in a newspaper article.
His posting, as a reconnaissance pilot flying under enemy fire in a team of 12, two of whom would not make it out alive, put him back in touch with friend, Rex Budd, gunship commander and the first pilot to reach 1000 flying hours over two tours of duty in Vietnam.
Local legends like Terry Black, Danny Bird, Bunjie Scott, Kenny Simms, Brian and Colin Hughes, Gerry Wheedon, Mike Tully and Ken and Chris Atkinson came to the Mareeba flying school to qualify as pilots, have their licence en dorsed or, in the case of Terry Black, work as an instructor at the school.
Barry said his own first solo muster was a total disaster.“Itwas just a small mob of cattle on a small place west of Mt Isa. The 200 head went in 200 different directions and I lost the lot,” he recalled.
it was stints of volunteering as a North Queensland rescue helicopter pilot, commercial charter work, flying groups of 10 passengers in Bell 212 and 412 helicopters into mining camps in Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Timor and flying coast watch operations out of Thursday Island, Gove and Darwin, before per
Helicopter mustering pilot of 20 years, contract Ergon pilot and owner of Tinaroo Tableland Scenic Flights, Trevor Riley of Tolga, was delighted to catch up with Barry recently as Barry had performed his Biannual Flight Review at Mareeba in the past.
BY SALLY TURLEY
Helicopter pilot, Second Lieutenant Barry Dick strides toward his chopper to complete another flying mission in Nui Dat, South Vietnam in October 1969.
In the meantime, Barry Dick, also returned home and experienced his first association with North Queensland as part of the Army Survey Corp, spending six months ferrying their mapmaking team around the remote cattle stations of the StartingPeninsula.out at Cooktown, he visited many properties, including the 2300 square km “Rut land Plains” Station in the Gulf of Carpentaria, before running into Rex Budd again at Gamboola and going chopper mustering with him there in 1974.“He was poetry in motion,” Barry said.
That client list included names like Australian cattle king, Peter Sherwin, at one point the larg est landowner in the nation, who trained with him for a while on Brunchilly Station in the Northern Territory.“Thebush people were lovely to work with and most of the pilots I trained, have stayed a long time in the industry. I will always remember how excited all my students were to get through their training. It has been wonderful and I wouldn't swap any of it,” Barry said.
Mr Budd returned to Australia in the early 1970s and started helicopter mustering cattle at Wrotham Park's outstation, Gamboola, which was under the management of Kay and Gary Dollard.
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Barry said while he enjoyed “popping up and having a look around” all over the country, he had also been looking around Australia for a good place to settle down and make his next project idea a reality.
forming more marine pilot transfers out of Kar ratha, Western Australia.
Brought up in a family of sailors, Barry knew from an early age, that while he loved the ocean, he dreamed of mastering a different medium. At 16 years of age, he joined the RAAF (Royal Aus tralian Air Force) with a plan to become a pilot.
“But you can't fly 20,000 hours without a few incidents along the way. I remember dropping 100 feet through the New Guinea forest canopy in a freight-filled Hughes 500 when I couldn't out-fly a hill and managing to land the chopper's four oc cupants without injury on the jungle floor.
“You don't have to be a brilliant pilot – as long as you are reasonable at stick and rudder – but you do need to be a good thinker to keep flying a long time and I don't believe you have to be a good cat tleman to be good at mustering them – just a good communicator.“Aslongas you recognise your lack of expe rience and are prepared to land and ask the per son on the ground, ‘how would you like me to do this’, you should be okay.”
“My second muster on the Northern Territory border was a dream in comparison, every beast literally ran straight into the yard and I soon learned that while mustering mad cattle, it’s best to just sit back about 1km off them and manage them from a distance.”
“Feeling like a total failure, it was only later the unperturbed grazier told me he had already tried mustering the mob with bikes and horses with the same result.
par for the course.
Barry's next challenge was working for the first company in Australia to fly marine pilots, usually in a challenging night IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) operating environment, from Ham ilton Island out to the Hydrographers Passage boarding ground, around 200km off the coast of Mackay.Thisinitiative was a game-changer for ships that had previously sailed south to Rockhampton to circumnavigate the Barrier Reef, at the cost of around $10,000 a day. For almost five years, Barry delivered specialist mariners onto ships to manoeuvre them through difficult channels in the reef.Then
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After serving with the Survey Corp in New Guinea, Barry did a stint with the Accident In vestigation Unit, before leaving the Army in 1980 and spending four years flying charter flights above the Tropic of Capricorn from Rockhamp ton across to Alice Springs and north to Darwin for Air Mt Isa.
Chopper pilot contributes chapter to northern history
Following a distinguished aviation career, he established the north's first helicopter flying school in Mareeba in 1988 and went on to train, endorse or review almost every northern pilot, working both in and out of the cattle industry.
He graduated as an Aeronautical Engineer in Wagga Wagga in 1961, before doing detachments to Borneo, Thailand and Singapore servicing planes from his base in Malaysia, where he first met life-long friend and “father of the helicopter mustering industry”, Rex Budd.
Some four years and a list of delays and ex
cuses later, the Air Force looked no closer to put ting Barry inside a plane, so he switched track to the Army who, ironically, put him back through the Air Force's flying school for a couple of years training before he served as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War.
“I have had engine failures in single and twinengine planes, have had to land in a parking bay and in a paddock outside Mareeba. But that's all
Barry gained his mustering endorsement on one of Australia's largest cattle stations, the 12,212 sq km “Brunette Downs” with trainer, John Hall, before setting up a flying school for Air Mt Isa, doing the bulk of the training during his “down time” in the wet season.
These days, the still fit 80 year old spends his time learning the ukulele, gardening, brushing up on his amateur watercolour artist skills and per forming secretarial duties for the Far North No mads club.
“I opened Queensland's second chopper training school, the Mareeba Helicopter Flying School, in 1988 and began training a mixture of local clients, many from nearby cattle stations, and others that came from all over Australia and even New Caledonia.”
“I knew I was finally ready to set up my own school and Mareeba had the ideal climate, with plenty of fine flying days, it had good facilities and was located in the middle of the far northern cattle industry,” he said.
Born and raised in Port Macquarie, the son of an oyster farmer, Barry launched himself into a life so large that its events were eventually to have a significant impact on many aspects of the North Queensland way of life.
The Air Force assured Barry the best way to learn to fly was by first completing his appren ticeship as an aircraft engineer, so he could better understand the planes he would later command.
Five 920R4 sold for a mas sive $150,000, to create a new Australian record for a Brangus sire.The 151 registered online bidders from all around the country contributed more than a third of the total sale revenue, spending $1.7 Million to com pete with the packed house of on-site bidders and secure their
Achieving a gross sale fig ure of $3,019,000 for a total of 149 bulls and heifers, Telpara set a new national on-property sale
In the female section, a to tal of 28 Brangus heifers sold to a top of $44,000 to aver age $24,717 a head, while the
Nikki Howard and her four children, Hugh, Molly, Pippa and Theo, travelled from "Donford Station," Bowen to Saturday's sale, securing three bulls on the day.
chosen animals.
Doug and Stan Keough bought two bulls for "Welcome Downs" Station Einasleigh, including the $37,500 Big Town son, Telpara Hills Rancher 541S19.
Stud Stock agent An thony Ball predicted the 2022 Telpara Hills Brangus and Ul trablack Sale had the potential to set a new Australian record and attract buyers from four separate states, while attract ing significant online bidding support and Saturday’s “Most Wanted” Bull and Female sale outperformed all expectations.
eight Ultrablacks sold to a top of $24,000 to average $20,125, delivering an impressive over all sale average of $20,261 per head.The Pearce family would like to thank everyone who supported Saturday’s sale and The Express will feature a full sale report in next week’s edi tion.
Will Caldwell of "Milwillah" New South Wales and Telpara's Trevor Pearce were happy with the Caldwell family's purchase of the 1075kg Telpara Mach Five 920R4, who commanded a new Australian Brangus sire record price of $150,000 at Tolga on Saturday.
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The 107 Brangus bulls sold to a top of $150,000 to average $19,121 per head and the six Ultrablack bulls sold to a top of $38,000 to average a slightly higher figure of $20,000 each.
Lines of softer cattle like these cross-breeds will be on offer at the first Innisfail and Malanda store sales to be held in two and a half years.
THERE hasn't been a cattle sale in Innisfail since February and Malanda since March 2020, when Covid shut down the world but now, Queensland Rural Livestock specialists, Ken Weldon and Luke Hickmott, are excited about bringing those sales back this week.
“We currently have about a 60/40 ratio of cat tle on offer at the moment, with about 60 per cent cross breeds and 40 per cent Brahman cattle that should suit both local and western markets.
“It brings cattle to buyers that are just looking to pick up a few head for their paddock,” she said.
“Our new State sponsor, the University of Queensland, is providing a $2000 grant to Queensland’s finalists.
More information about the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award is available at womens-award.agrifutures.com.au/people-leadership/rural-www.
“It's really handy for smaller producers who work during the week and can't get to the Mareeba sales and being right on their doorstep reduces the costs involved for them. Spring rain has created a flush of new grass, so paddocks will be ready for stock.”Mr Weldon said it was a similar situation around“ThereInnisfail.willbe a lot of local buyer demand from farmers who have sold cattle and can't get to Mareeba or can't find the right article there to buy,” he “Aftersaid.along winter, the heat here now is mak ing the coastal feed start to fly.
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Bringing the sales back to the people
The EYCI (Eastern Young Cattle Index) lifted from 887.74c/kg to 1036.23c/kg during the same period.Malanda Show Society Inc representative Col leen McLucas said it was great to see the return of the Malanda sale as it had been missed by locals.
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“Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Westpac, the Queensland winner of the Rural Women’s Award will receive a $15,000 grant to further their work and represent Queens land at the national awards where they have the chance to win an additional $20,000 grant,” Mr Furner said.
“For women who feel they are not quite ready to apply for the Award, the Rural Wom en’s Acceleration Grant provides a bursary of up to $7000 for professional development.”
“We will have some good lines of 200-330kg cross-bred cattle, all locally born, bred and accli matised and ready to perform for buyers. Vendors will be booking into a confident market with a couple of southern buyers in attendance and an other La Nina forecast for the 2023 season,” he said.“The store market has been lifting week on week after a sharp Foot and Mouth Disease-relat ed slump in August and buyers are spending again.
“We would like to make this sale a regular event again, hopefully monthly if the support is there.”Dustyn Fitzgerald from the Charters Towers operation will be auctioneering and with food available at both venues and a bar supplying bev erages at Innisfail, it will also provide people with a great opportunity to catch up.
“In fact, we have had even more phone calls from re-stockers chasing softer droughty type steers than we have had from vendors keen to sell.”The Re-stocker Yearling Steer Indicator rolling seven-day average supports this observation, lift ing from a post FMD average price of 524.86c/kg on 29 July up to a 16 September level of 656.56 c/ kg, a rise of just under 128c/kg.
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RURAL women are being encouraged to enter the 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, with applications now open until 19
Mr Hickmott said they had been fielding a lot of enquiries from producers about dates for local sales and were pleased to be able to announce the first store sales of 2022 will be held at the Innisfail Showground at 6.30pm on Friday and at the Ma landa Showground, on Saturday at 9am.
October.Minister for Agricultural Industry Devel opment and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the AgriFu tures Rural Women’s Award was Australia’s leading award to celebrate and acknowledge exceptional women from rural industries and communities.Womenworking on a project or business that is positively contributing to rural indus tries and great lifestyles in regional commu nities are encouraged to apply.
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“We are expecting this to be a strong sale, so if you have cattle you are thinking about unloading, there is still time. Just call your preferred agent and we will fit them in,” Mr Weldon said.
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Preheat oven to 180°C and line a slice pan with baking paper. Beat the eggs in a large bowl then stir in the spring onions, carrot, zucchini, corn, mushrooms and cheese. Fold through the sifted flours.
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Smart refrigerators have a built-in touchscreen to interact with it, view recipes and videos, and even use it as a photo display, or a message board.Some smart refrigerators will also read out recipe steps for you while you cook. Some even have an internal camera so you can view the quantity of food inside without open ing the Smartdoor.mattresses are also be coming more common in the family home. They boost your sleep com fort by regulating temperature and tracking your sleep through sen sors. Smart beds can also adjust the bed's firmness and position to
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with extra cheese then top with the sliced to mato. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Cool before slic ing.
Smart mattresses can also have different temperatures on each side of the bed, and the best ones on the market also have speakers for mu sic and massage features to relax you before you sleep.
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A smart speaker will answer your questions on various topics, tell you the news, traffic, and weather, and even play games with your kids. It also acts as a hub that will allow you to set routines and operate other compatible devices like bulbs, water heaters, and coffee makers.
TECHNOLOGY is supposed to make your life easier, right? Smart homes are all the rage now and once you find your way around all the different devices on offer and decide upon which personal assis tant you want, things can come to getherTechnologicallyquickly. advanced and connected devices are what make a home “smart”. These run on your Wi-Fi and perform tasks aimed at making your life easier while at the same time, saving you money, time and effort.
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The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 PAGE 23www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au For more property details or to arrange an inspection contact 4091 3144 or visit: atherton.ljhooker.com.au ATHERTON 4091 3144 Highly Sought After Location ATHERTON: 8 Neal Street • Beautiful home on 801m2 block • Stone kitchen benchtops, walk in pantry, fully airconditioned and carpeted bedrooms • Relax on the back patio overlooking the stunning Atherton Tableland views Contact Agent 3 2 2 Change Of Pace MILLAA MILLAA: 5369 Palmerston Hwy • Stunning 1934 Silk Oak Queenslander • Well maintained home on ¼ acre • Unobstructed views of lush rolling farmlands and rainforest clad mountains • Big farmhouse kitchen with dishwasher, ample storage and bench space $450,000 4 3 4 Solid Home On Acreage BUTCHERS CREEK: 52 Mathers Road • 2 storey block home on 9,055m2 • 33 solar panels • Upstairs: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (including ensuite) • Downstairs: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, laundry $620,000 Why Rent When You Can Buy? HERBERTON: 20 Perkins Street • Situated on a 734m2 block in a prime location, just down from the main street • Charming 1930’s Queenslander home • Timber flooring throughout living areas • Covered patio in the backyard NEW PRICE: Offers In The Low $200,000s 2 1 2 5 1 houses l land l units l investments l acreage l farms l rentalsPROPERTY AMAROO Estate offers an amazing opportunity to build your dream home in a relaxed and quiet atmosphere on Lot 252 Karobean Drive with a breath-taking surrounding of nature and bush land of 2208 sqm. Featuring fully serviced lots, wide lot front age, sealed roads, town water, underground power, sewerage and NBN. Don’t miss the opportunity to turn your dreams into reality. Pop into Amaroo Land Sales Centre for any in formation or call Ryley on 0409 321 000 to ar range an onsite inspection, anytime that suits. www.amarooestate.com.au A rare opportunity to build your dream home
Upstairs features the clas sic high ceilings and timber VJ boards. Three spacious bedrooms; the master hav ing Queensland Maple built in cupboards and spoilt with warmth ducted from the downstairs wood heater. There are two sitting areas and a main bathroom. The
• 2 Permanent Creeks
• 7 Paddocks, Covered
The mud room which you enter upon through the car port has a huge walk in pan try/storage room, followed by the open lounge and dining. The fourth bedroom is just off the games room.
The spacious veranda wraps around three sides of the house with views of the colourful established gar dens, vegetable gardens, ru ral aspect and the inground self cleaning salt water swim ming pool with spa, waterfall and heat pump for all year round outdoor living.
• Sheds - Main shed (7m x 12m), Machinery shed (12m x 12m), Horse/Cattle Shed (9m x 9m with skillion) & the Origi nal farm shed has been con verted to storage, tack room and chook pen.
• Salt Water In Ground Swimming Pool
Private, Views, Loved, Timeless, Peaceful & Fam ily are just a few words that come to mind when I think of thisPerchedfarm. on the headland at the end of the drive but protected from the elements of nature this beautifully pre sented property features the following:
• The 7 paddocks have all new strainers and all fencing is in good condition. Predomi nately Brachi and Setaria grasses with an abundance of legumes. All paddocks are watered by trough or perma nent creek, Toohey Creek. The undercover timber yards has a crush and loading ramp.
• Numerous Sheds
• Queenslander - 4 bed room, 2 bathrooms, 3rd toilet
Double Storey Queens lander
Yards•Orchard, Vegetable Gar
Call Elders listed agent Shellie Nightingale on 0429 966 038 to arrange an inspection on this well built and maintained prop erty in Malanda.
Address: 48 Quinlan Road, YUNGABURRA
THERE'S nothing that beats living in the country and this property sure doesn't disap point those homely country
vibes. This 47 acre property is centrally located between Yungaburra, Malanda, Lake Eacham and is positioned just behind Lake Barrine, backing onto Gadgarra National Park.
floors are polished timber, all rooms are air-conditioned and aluminium casement win dows for low Downstairsmaintenance.isthehub of the family home. The beauti ful timber kitchen with stone bench tops is bright and airy with views from every window. There is a main bathroom and second separate toilet along with a spacious laundry.
dens• Established Gardens, Automatic watering system
• Ram and Electric Pump, tanks•Private & Views
Contact: 0429 966 038
• 8 kw Solar System
Price: Contact Agent
Agent: Shellie Nightingale Elders Real Estate Malanda
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Address: 4749 Gillies Range Rd, EAST BARRON Contact Agent Raquel SommersetCunzoloRealty 0408 983 879
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WHETHER you’re looking for land in the town centre or a home that you can tidy up & rent now with a view to devel opment later the location is key to this 915m2 allotment.
Location: The property is located approximately 10km from Atherton Town Centre & approximately 5km from Yungaburra.
• Roof has been replaced
x 30m 5 bay shed, 2 bays enclosed and lockable with 2 roller doors and a ce ment floor. Shed 2: 15m x 32m Hay storage/machin ery shed. Shed 3: 12m x 15m shed, 1 roller door, ce ment floor, mezzanine floor, storeroom, power connect ed, shower & toilet.
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Suitable land to grow nearly all different crops and trees.
Crop: The property is operating as a vegetable/ mixed cropping farm, cur rently under 26ha of Rho des grass and 19ha of corn.
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The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 PAGE 25www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au 84 Main Street, Atherton QLD. 4883 Phone: 0408 983 www.sommersetrealty.com.au879 *Free No Obligation Appraisal WHAT IS YOUR PROPERTY WORTH? Call Raquel today to find out!* houses l land l units l investments l acreage l farms l rentals PROPERTY JOEJOETORRISI.COM.AUTORRISI0417700468 MAREEBA For andknowledge,localdedicatedserviceexceptionalresultsgiveJoeacall!SOLD LISTINGSMOREWANTED! THE MARKET HAS CHANGED Before you make your next move – call me for sound and professional advice www.arearealestate.com.au Karen Ranie 0458 408 540 THIS 134.9 acre farm is located in between Ather ton and Yungaburra, well known for its fertile soils and reliable seasons. The property has ap proximately 1km of frontage to the Barron River. Area: 54.62ha (134.9acres)Water: This property has an allocation of Approx. 70megs of irrigation ground water and 80megs Barron RiverIrrigation:allocation.1x T&L centre pivot, water supply from the bore, watering the top pad dock and 4 hydrants suit able for a travelling irrigator pumped from the Barron River, watering the bottom paddock.Sheds:
Houses: House + Sepa rate Granny Flat. House 1: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, open plan living, large kitchen, rumpus room/ga rage, laundry, patio & solar power. Granny Flat: 2 bed rooms, 1 bathroom, open plan living, large kitchen, laundry, storeroom, an en closed entertainment patio/ garage & solar power.
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Address: 19 Mason Street, MAREEBA
It offers 2 street frontages, perfect for units or a duplex and is positioned only a stone’s throw from the main street with the following at tributes:•3bedrooms plus sleepout with multiple living areas
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The property has 2 near new large machin ery sheds and 1 workshop/ storage shed. Shed 1: 12m
The property has 600m*
SURROUNDED by thick forest and backing onto a permanent creek is this 2-bedroom cottage sitting on a spacious 7.51 Hectare (18.55 Acres). Live a private life, the property is well es tablished and many of the properties surrounding are of a similar size and are also heavilyPropertytreed.Features • 2 Bedroom Steel Framed Home – Steel Stumps • 1 Bedroom Features Built-In Cupboards • Spacious Kitchen Area With Electric Appli ances, Storage Room • Large Lounge/Dining Area•Full Length Front Deck • Main Bathroom & Com bined Laundry Area – Sepa rate Shower Recess • 9 x 7.5m Lockable Shed With Power – 3.4 x 9m Car port One Side – 9 x 3m Con crete Patio • Water Supplied Via 2 Concrete Rain Tanks & Pressure Pump • Permanent Creek Run ning Along Back Boundary For more information or a private inspection please call Exclusive Marketing Agent Daimin Kochi at Main St Real Estate Ather ton Address: 205 Byrers Road, WONDECLA Price: $399,000 Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Daimin Kochi Main Street Real Estate Contact: 0448 916 246 A secluded acreage in inDimbulahWondeclaacreagethelime-light
PAGE 26 The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au KAYDEE CHATFIELD 0417 468 941 DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246 Phone 4091 6246 • www.mainstrealestate.com.au SPACIOUS, MODERN, GREAT LOCATION • Modern family home, fully tiled throughout • 4 good sized built-in bedroomss, private ensuite • Central lounge, 2nd family room off kitchen • Well appointed kitchen, breakfast bench • Tiled rear patio, large carport, garden shed • 3 sides fenced, ceiling fans, security screens $495,000 RARE GEM ON OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN • Solid clay brick home on 1 acre allotment • Spacious kitchen,dining & lounge with wood heater • 4 large bedrooms with built-ins, master with ensuite • 16x13m2 powered shed with bathroom & laundry • 9x12m 2nd shed with roller door access both sides • 3.4klms to Atherton CBD & shopping centre $779,000 PRESTIGIOUS VACANT LAND • Snap up a piece of land to build your dream home • 803m2 allotment with covenants in place • Overlooking farmland with no rear neighbours • Prime location 4 mins from Atherton’s main street • 3 mins from hospital, showgrounds & swimming pool • Create a home in one of Atherton’s prestigious estates $170,000 SOLID & SPACIOUS BRICK HOME • Brick exterior home + shed close to town • Open plan kitchen, living & dining rooms • 3 bedrooms with built-ins, enclosed patio • 2nd bathroom has been added in the garage • 2 bay garage & 2 bay carport, small shed at rear • 820m2 fenced allotment with established fruit trees $409,000 QUINCAN COTTAGE YUNGABURRA • Located on the main road in Yungaburra CBD • Features 28.5m x 13m antique gallery • Café at rear, approved stainless steel kitchen • 2 outdoor covered patio areas for seating • Built-in office, could be used for living • 13.5m x 20m Colorbond shed with bathroom OFFERS OVER $750,000 houses l land l units l investments l acreage l farms l rentals PROPERTY
A UNIQUE opportunity has surfaced to secure a farm ing and lifestyle property only 45 mins* from Mareeba. Introducing 211 Bruce Weir Road, Dimbulah, for sale by Auction on Thursday 29 September at 11am in the offices of Colliers, 35 Lake Street, Cairns.
The auction will also be livestreamed online. Encom passing the characteristics of the agricultural way of life in tropical north Queensland, the property offers all the el ements of a farming estate with a huge 80Ha* of previ
ously cropped land and open forest, along with 8Ha* of Ta hitian lime Coveringtrees.a substantial 149Ha* over 2 titles, the freehold property is currently used for lime farming with extensively developed infra structures including houses andThesheds.balance of the prop erty is made up of open for est, previously cultivated paddocks, a holding dam, and irrigation infrastructures, with existing plant and equip ment included.
frontage to the Walsh River and 142ML of channel water allocations.Withthe lemon and lime industry of Queensland pro viding approximately 20% produce to Australia’s citrus industry, this is a ‘sub-lime’ opportunity to continue the current lime farming opera tions with the added possi bility of restarting production of annual cropping as well as grazing.
For more information con tact Stacey Quaid from Colliers on 0418 773 258.
You will enjoy coming home to this quality built, red brick construction with spa cious living areas and good sized bedrooms, there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy.
taining patio at rear
with direct access to the pa tio and out the back a small garden shed for all your gar dening tools.
• Central kitchen with plenty of cupboard space
• Fenced rear yard, with side vehicle access
This home represents great value for money and is ready to move into, so don't delay, arrange a Private Inspection with exclu sive agent Remo Esposito on 0401 969 473 or pop into the Central Realty Ma reeba office today.
Great value for money
• Single lock up garage, plus garden shed
• 3-way bathroom with powder room & separate toi let
you need an experienced, local Real Estate Agency that gets results. Call Remo or Vince today on 4092 2232. Boutique Property Management Service provided by a local for locals Linda has extensive local knowledge and realestate expertise. A wonderful communicator who always goes above and beyond for her clients. A true professional, I cannot recommend her more highly - Louise Linda Snart 0439 491 357 villagepropertyhub.au linda@villagepropertyhub.au Address: 10 Jamieson Street, MAREEBA Price: $380,000 Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba Contact: 0401 969 473
cious bedrooms, all have tiled flooring, built in ward robes and split-system airconditioning. The master is at the front of the home and has direct access to a large powder room and the main bathroom.Outside there is a large covered and concreted out door living area, a cool place which is perfect for large fam ily get togethers or BBQ's all year round. The backyard is a blank canvas with retained garden beds along the back fence ready for you to add your own personal garden ing
Thetouch.backyard is irrigated and fenced which is great for anyone with pets or children, and there is rear access for a vehicle just off the driveway. There is a single lock up ga rage and adjoining laundry
• Solid, red brick family home•3 bedrooms, all with built-ins & air-conditioning
• 2 Spacious living areas, plus dining area
Then
• Recently repainted in side• Covered alfresco enter
• Low maintenance 824m2 allotment, only min utes from town
IF you're looking for a solid home that's not going to break the bank, then look no further as 10 Jamieson Street, Mareeba could be the home for you.
There are two large liv ing areas, the first of which would be perfect for a TV room or family lounge, with carpet flooring there is plenty of space for the kids to play. This leads through to the second living area which is open plan and consists of a dining area, large galley kitchen and second lounge room.There are three spa
The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 PAGE 27www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au www.tablelands.com • Darren 0429 977 675 AS OF THE 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 Tablelands.com & Malanda Real Estate will be closed due to change of direction. We would like to thank all of our clients who have supported us over the years. Appreciated - Darren & The Crew houses l land l units l investments l acreage l farms l rentals PROPERTY 159 Byrnes St, Mareeba Phone: 4092 2232 THINKING ABOUT SELLING PROPERTY?YOUR
Price: $449,000
Unit 2 has a private patio with a rainforest outlook and a separate artist’s studio.
730 450 HANDY
Peace, privacy and paradise
PAGE 28 The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au 0419TrishaCall183 145 houses l land l units l investments l acreage l farms l rentals PROPERTY
Address: ATHERTON Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145 Brennan 0407 TO SCHOOLS
throughout
In the future you would have the option to retire and live in one and receive an in come from the other unit.
• Updated bathroom
Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Suzey Whitby Ray White Atherton
1 has a long-term tenant and Unit 2 is rented on a twelve month tenancy. The complex also saves you money as there are no Body Corporate fees.
This property offers amazing privacy, sur rounded by beautiful trees and rainforest it will feel like a tropical holiday with out leaving the front door.
Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306
LOCATED right in the heart of Atherton, but you will never know it.
with just a short stroll to Woo lies for all your shopping needs.The complex is separately titled making it easier to sell one later.
tor.Unit
• Semi-enclosed patio
Consisting of two sto reys to make the most of the ample amounts of space this home has to of fer.The upper level features plenty of space for the whole family and includes an open plan living and dining area, spacious kitchen with great cup board storage and a tiled sunroom/covered patio off the lounge; which could be utilised as an office or just a place to relax.
A small patio comes off the downstairs area allow
ASTUTE investors, check out this excellent opportunity to purchase this duplex. With a 100% occupancy rate earn ing you income straight away making it perfect for an inves
• Timber floors
Contact:
ing you to enjoy the sur round outlook. A peaceful creek is situated at the boundary of property and can be accessed down an
• Open plan living/dining
Contact: 0438 090 306 or 4091 7111
Address: ATHERTON
Each unit is also security screened for yours and your tenant’s peace of mind. Unit 1 has a private courtyard with an established garden.
O/O $350,000 L19287622
Atherton
A smart investment that will benefit for years to come www.raywhiteruralatherton.com.au 22 Main Street, Atherton - Phone: 4091 7111 Margaret Black: Principal Atherton THE YungaburraVIEWS • Set on approx. 19.8 acres • 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 kitchen home • Well fenced – 3 paddocks • Rainwater + solar (6.25kw) • 3 bay machinery shed • Cattle yards O/O $1,850,000 L19586763 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450 GREAT LIFESTYLE PROPERTY Lake Eacham • Set on 16.32 hectares • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home • Rainforest views • Waterfall, spring fed creek + bore • 2 bay shed + 1 bay shed • Open machinery shed $800,000 L19391114 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450 BOOK THE BUILDER Tolga • Perfect canvas for your new build • Set on a 4,000sqm block • Soil test has been completed • Views to the ranges • Great location • Will sell fast $272,000 L19986438 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306 WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR? Upper Barron • 4.26 hectares of lush pastures • Modern 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom • Large living & dining areas • 3 paddocks & good fencing • Rainwater storage & solar • Sheds: 18x10m & 12x10m $1,299,995 L18447858 Morgan
This strategically located complex makes a great ad dition to any portfolio. Each unit has 2 bedrooms and spacious open plan living. Both units have a shower recess designed for easy ac cess and a separate internal laundry each.
This quality duplex has much to offer to the retired
For more information, call Trisha Jackson at Profes sionals Atherton. Phone 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view more photos, visit athertonreal estate.com.au
• 3 large bedrooms with built-ins
• Separate office/study
Price: $547,000 Agent:
Also located upstairs are four good sized bed rooms, three with built-ins and air-con. The family bathroom features a spa bath and internal stairs al low you to access the low er level.Downstairs is a huge multipurpose room which could be used as a sec ondary living space or bed room as it features built-in storage. Additionally there is a laundry plus a shower and toilet.
Contact Exclusive agent Suzey Whitby at Ray White Atherton today on 0438 090 306 for more information. com.au/L19941354raywhiteruralatherton.http://www.
embankment.Plentyof car storage; there is a double garage as well as attached awning for extra parking.
Prime highway location with high visibility
the winter nights.
large undercover patio, com plete with weather blinds so you can use year round.
To find out more about this home please call exclusive agent Alex Payne today on 0409 328 153. Kennedy TOLGA
The home includes a substantial outdoor enter taining area which is fully lockable, plus there is lock able car accommodation. The property has town water and there is a bore should there be a require ment for larger quantities of water.The spacious home has several rooms which can be utilised to suit the needs of the new owner
There are plenty of win dows to allow a cool breeze to pass though during sum mer and reverse cycle air conditioning for all times of the year.
The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 PAGE 29www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au Looking to forCallSell?usa AthertonAppraisal.MarketFree|40911611 | 24 Main Street, Atherton rh.com.au/atherton SHED SPACE GALORE L41 Powell Road • 953m2 lot size zoned village • Two street access • Large shed • Power and water on site Sale $79,000 Web ID 16971925 Rino Gava 0427 779 086 WEEKENDS EVERY DAY 6 Eden Drive • 1 acre situated at Tinaroo Rise Estate • Power & water ready to be connected • Close to Tinaroo Dam • Benched house pad Sale $309,000 NEG Web ID 16733714 Rino Gava 0427 779 086 NOTHING BUT THE BEST 9695 Kennedy Highway • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + office • 12x9m shed with power, water & shower • 3 fenced paddocks + loading ramp • Creek access Sale Offers Over $1.1m Web ID 16733702 Rino Gava 0427 779 086 MOUNTAIN VIEW ACREAGE, CREEK 13 Panoramic Drive • 3 bedrooms + 2 office spaces • Minutes to town centre • 2 bay shed with lean-to • Fully fenced with creek Sale Offers Over $549,000 Web ID 16733677 Rino Gava 0427 779 086 houses l land l units l investments l acreage l farms l rentals PROPERTY
WELCOME to modern living in one of the Tablelands most sought-after estates.
Contact Exclusive Mar keting Agent Collette Rowston on 0419 733 712. WEB ID 975220
SITUATED in the Village of Tolga and opposite the Tol ga Racecourse, this solid 4-bedroom home sitting on 1 acre of land is being of fered for sale. The package includes horse stables and a training round yard.
The home itself consists of four spacious bedrooms, three of which have built in robes and the master fea tures a walk-in robe and en suite. Main bathroom offers both bathtub and walk-in shower, toilet is separate.
Enjoy your space and privacy with the established gardens. The block is flat and fully fenced and at the back is a two bay powered shed with large aviary attached.
Price: $550,000 Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Collette Rowston Raine & Horne Atherton Contact: 0419 733 712 Address: 84 Jessica Road, PEERAMON Price: Contact Agent Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Alex Payne LJ Hooker Atherton Contact: 0409 328 153
Address: 7427
The kitchen offers plenty of bench space as well as power points for all your ap pliances. Cupboard space is alsoMovingample.outside we have a entertainers delight with extra
including a large 2nd living room plus an entry room at the rear of the property.
Highway,
The hub of the home has a warmth to it with easy care, timber-look flooring and a slow combustion fireplace for
Family home on acreage
Well kept homes on large blocks welcome you on either side as you pull in to your driveway. Surrounded by roll ing hills, this home is perfectly positioned just nine minutes' drive to Malanda and ten min utes' drive to Yungaburra.
Horse stables provide great infrastructure for any one interested in these pur suits.These stables are cur rently being rented by a neighbour for his horses and this agreement could possibly continue if that was of interest.Excellent highway expo
sure provides another op portunity should you wish to establish a home-based business.Theopportunity also ex ists to purchase adjoining 1-acre blocks which are currently listed for sale sep arately.
Wasn't that long ago the locals didn't want bitumen all the way they liked the remoteness of their town. - Tim Prater Split the state then we might get things done up here in the north. - Muddy Hughes
– Stephen Accatino
This type of offending costs the QLD community millions of dollars every year and impacts on our local school’s ability to provide quality resources for students for theirSeniorlearning.Constable Matt Mitchell is urg ing members of the community to report any suspicious activity within our schools either through School Watch 13 17 88 or via Po licelink on 13 14 44.
Promises made back in 1990 when they shut the rail line down. Never delivered on promises ever – both major parties are a joke.
– Daniella Dee Jones
I’m certain there was a bit of arrogance and unfounded confidence in ourselves not to acknowledge, in kind, our British parliamen tary democratic heritage.
Throughout, I experienced challenging welcomes to members of the Royal Family by Maori in New Zealand and more recently Aboriginal smoking ceremonies and wel come to country in Australia.
Am I watching an episode of the old Brit ish TV comedy “Yes Minister” or is this our new hypocritical reality?
Sick and tired of bad driver behaviour
– Gayle Samuel
I pull over at every opportunity to allow others to pass if they are behind me. The ‘lo cals’ appreciate this and give a beep and/or a wave.Ihave driven all over Australia for work and pleasure for over thirty years, plus over seas, never had even a small accident and do consider myself a very good driver.
J. MALANDAZapala
I’VE had enough. For the past 10 years, I have gone from Malanda to Cairns once a week for work purposes. It is on a different day and time each week, and my length of stay also varies.
I AM not of the opinion that CO2 is a major factor in climate change. However, if you are a believer in this concept then surely it is a world-wide problem not a NIMBY issue?
Duringprotests.thevisit of Prince Charles and Di ana to celebrate the State of Victoria’s 150th Anniversary in 1985, I, among the Mayors and Shire Presidents and wives, attended a special concert and was entertained by Paul Hogan.We later had a closer look at the Royal couple on a visit to Mount Macedon to in spect the recovery from the 1983 Ash Wednesday bushfires in which six persons died and 400 homes and businesses burnt out
The Queen’s Xmas message to the Em pire and Dominions was broadcast from Auckland. I heard the Queen sadly express ing condolences to the victims’ families.
Our current Prime Minster supports our production of coal and gas for export because we are “not responsible for what other coun triesIsdo”.this not a head-in-the-sand moment for our Prime Minister who has legislated Zero Carbon for Australia?
Queensland is being held back by the incompetent, inept and corrupt Labor and Greens politicians and bureaucrats.
I was doing 50kmph both times – the speed limit is 60.
– Reg Parsons
From now on, if people like you come up behind me, I am going to slow down to 40kmph, or even less, and I will NOT pull over until there is an actual long passing lane.
WITH school holidays underway, we would like to wish students and parents taking a well-needed holiday a safe and happy break.
will have a zero tolerance with respect to persons found to be trespassing on education facilities.
CO2 not just our problem
During the school holidays and after
Double edged sword, on one hand it would be good to have it bitumen all the way into Chillagoe but on the other hand I can see that this beautiful area could easily be overrun with tourists and the environment damaged.
– Chris Rippin
PAGE 30 The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au Download for FREE GoogleiTunesfromorPlay Atherton Tablelands & Mareeba 96.7FM Amrun 94.1FM • Aurukun 107.7FM Coen102.7FM • Cooktown 96.9FM Doomadgee 105.3FM Kowanyama 107.7FM Lakeland 100.5FM Lockhart River 107.7FM Mapoon 101.3FM Mornington Island 107.7FM Pormpuraaw NormantonNapranum/Weipa106.1FM94.5FM98.5FM•NPA91.9FMWoorabinda99.7FMWujalWujal107.7FMYarrabah92.9FM READERS reacted to the article in The Express last week about the State Government failing to provide any commitment to seal the last remaining 3.5km of dirt road between Almaden and Chillagoe... VOCAL LOCAL LETTERS to editortheHave your say! Email editorial@theexpressnewspaper.com.au
Unfortunately, it is during the school holi days that many of the wilful damage and bur glary offences occur within our local schools.
tried to pass on the inside of a little stop area!
It was a shame we Australians were not more gracious to our Monarch and her chil dren when we failed to invite ex-Timber Top boy, Prince Charles (and Diana) to take up a two-year term as Governor General.
Better than it used to be – every year getting better.
Martin ATHERTONKerr
MY first memories of the late Queen were in 1953. My twin sister and I attended Muritai School in Eastbourne, Wellington. We were drilled on how to behave, given flags to wave as she and the Duke passed down Cuba Street,OurPetone.mother got to see her too. We were all so Thenexcited.theopportunity came up to see the Queen attend St Paul’s Cathedral, in Wel lington. Mum raved on and on, how beautiful she was, glorified by a lovely complexion. The visit was marred on Xmas Eve when Auckland-Wellington express was swept off a bridge at Tangiwai killing 151 persons.
Should have asked for a tunnel, appears they are easy to make.
But it’s not in South-east Queensland you silly people only South East Queensland matters to this lying Queensland Premier and nothing else.
If you are in that much of a hurry, leave five minutes earlier. Or, even better, stay at home.Ido not care if you have an accident, but I would care for the good driver you will hit.
Yes, ridiculous, should be sealed all the way. Went out there in a bus tour earlier this year, corrugations were so bad, shook the bus so bad.
However, over the last 3-4 years, some thing has changed for the worse on the Gil lies. On every single trip down I am passed on double white lines, once on three separate occasions.Today a woman driver came up behind me and dangerously tailgated, swerved all over the road, flashed her lights, shaking her fist at me, tried to pass on two occasions,
For what? There was nothing I could do until it was safe and there was room to move.
Are we are expected to create a whole new energy system to stop producing the 2 per cent of worldwide CO2 production that we produce, with all the impacts on our econ omy, but can, with a clear conscience, help the rest of the world with cheap energy that produces CO2?
Senior Constable Matt Mitchell, Mareeba High School’s police officer, is reminding parents, carers and guardians to know where your children are and to ensure they are pro vided with suitable supervision and activities over the school holidays.
This includes school students, no one should be using the schools as a “shortcut”, using recreational equipment on school grounds or playing sports on the ovals during the Policeholidays.will be performing extra patrols during the holidays around our schools and
– Don-Bev Kerr
– Fred Brunjes
And don’t bother with the hand gestures – I will use them in return. My rear and dash cams will be set up by next week, so at least your bad behaviour will be recorded.
The Maori will never give up their right to a Queen and now a King. It was Queen Vic toria’s government which withdrew 10,000 Imperial troops (from Australia’s colonies, India and elsewhere) from the New Zealand Wars of the 1860s in which more volunteer Australian militia died over the same time period than in the recent Afghan War.
in thePrincessranges.Diana almost gasped when one of our number – a British pentathlete miracu lously recovering from a broken neck and smiling – stood out, with a cast enclosing his head and torso, and a British Flag flying from a plaster dome!
I drive at 50km per hour, as it gets me there safely, I don’t wear out my brakes, and it does not make me feel sick.
– Jilly Brown
Do you shake your fists at the roadworks too?If you cannot be courteous and use com mon sense on a long, dangerous, winding road, don’t use it. If you are used to aggres sive and utterly stupid driving habits, go back to where you came from.
– Gerry Hilderson
school hours, it is an offence to be on school property without the express permission from the school principal.
Any person on school grounds may be found to be trespassing and charged with this offence.
Bruce INNISFAILJones
My mother was forever a Queen advo cate even though she later complained of the Scottish Highlands Clearances, denying her family (Duncan) land, resulting in, much later, her grandfather and grandmother emi grating to New Zealand in 1876.
God Save the King!
In 1981, I could nearly reach out and touch the Queen in Bourke Street, Melbourne as she was hustled into Myer. She was there to open CHOGM among very unprofessional and sometimes unrestrained police security – much of Melbourne was closed down be cause of
Same in Irvinebank. 30 years ago they promised 1km per year. Still 13km of dirt. The grades are a joke, as is the government.
Police on the beat these school holidays
When I was finally able to pull over into another little stop area, she roared past shak ing her head and giving rude gestures out of herAnwindow.almost identical thing happened on the way up the hill, different vehicle, differ ent driver, who then passed on double lines rather than wait 50 metres for me to pull over.
Memories aplenty of Queen Elizabeth
In 1990, the Pollies asked what do you want? A rail line or a sealed road? And the people said a road, - 30 years later no rail and no road. Spelled the death knell for the rail from Kuranda west. Who’s to blame?
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PAGE 32 The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au ITIRRIGATIONELECTRICAL SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS IN-STORE AND ON-SITE BURRATRONICS Shop 3, 203-215 Byrnes St, Mareeba P: 4092 7038 www.burratronics.com.au • Laptops, Tablets & Towers • Custom Systems • Phone & Tablet Repairs • Networking Solutions PAINTER HARDWARE RESORTPET 124 Mason Street, Mareeba (07) 4092 2433QBCC No. 1275266 GENERAL ENGINEERING All types of welding, lathe work and milling. OWNEDLOCALLYANDOPERATEDENGINEERING PEST DO YOU NEED A RELIABLE ELECTRICIAN? • Ravenshoe • Herberton • Millaa Millaa • Tarzali • Topaz • Malanda • Yungaburra • Atherton • Tolga • Walkamin • Mareeba Do you need a RELIABLE Electrician who shows up on time, CLEANS up after himself, and completes your work CHEERFULLY, without charging the earth? Call TODAY! Lic No 69788 Farms Sheds Shops Houses Maintenance Renovations Installations New Homes Repairs Call DANIEL 0433 158 941 smartelec@y7mail.com PLUMBING 284 Byrnes St, Mareeba | 4092 1659 | sales@outbacksolar.net.au | www.outbacksolarandoutdoors.com.au SOLAR: • OFF GRID • ON GRID • HYBRID MOBILE COVERAGE SOLUTIONS CONTRACTORELECTRICALLICENCEDLICENCEDINSTALLERSCCTV Electrical Licence: 86387 Security Licence: 4162579 FLOORING LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • Polished Concrete • Dust Controlled Grinding • Ceramic, Vinyl, Carpet Removal • Supply & Installation of Vinyls • Vinyl Planks & Carpets • Commercial & Domestic Phone Darrin 0428 917 539 Email: daz.northernfloors@gmail.comNorthernFloorsPtyLtdNorthernFloorsPtyLtd DIRECTORYEXPRESS 4092 3464 admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au Kat Child IRRIGATION DESIGN AND SUPPLY • Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Treatment • Water Tanks & Troughs • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot and Lateral Move Irrigators 50 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA • PHONE 4092 7788 RAVEN SHOE HARDWARE 19 Wormboo raven@iig.com.auStreet40976208 • Hardware • Plumbing • Flat Pack Kitchens • Paint • Nursery • Giftware • Jaycar • Building Materials • White Goods M. HARTLEY PTY LTD PAINTING CONTRACTORS BELL HARTLEY & CO. TRADING AS PO BOX MAREEBA1414, QBCC 1115490 P: 4092 1176 M: 0418 184 147 E: markterri70@bigpond.com OBLIGATIONNOFREEQUOTES! MAXIMUM PEST MANAGEMENT 100% Locally Owned & Operated!Max&Jodie Turner DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL Pre-ConstructionTERMITES | Pre-Purchase Inspections MAREEBA OFFICE: 1 Vaughan Street ATHERTON OFFICE: 30 Main Street W: www.maximumpestman.com P: 4092 1999 M: 0418 150 759 131 Boyles Road, Kuranda | Phone: PROFESSIONALEmail:www.kurandapetresort.com.au40938239graham@kurandapetresort.com.auDOGBOARDING • On the Tablelands at Kuranda • Dedicated Staff • Great Facilities • Highest Quality Diet • Lots of Play Time in Big Yards • Long or Short Stays RURAL DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL ROOFING PLUMBING DRAINAGE You’llneedagoodplumber! ABN 18 540 707 031 QBCC Licence No: 701045 • Residential Repair & Emergency Plumbing • Home Renovation & New Home Plumbing • Property Leak Detection • Sewer & Septic Plumbing • Hot Water Unit Repair • Free Quotes 0427 955 145 For ONLY $50 per week this spot could be yours! includes free online listing on www.theexpressbusiness.com.au Call Kat today on 4092 3464 or email admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au
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In keeping with Deborah’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
Fixed Term to March 2025
Full time (75 Hours / Fortnight)
Lots of love, Elizabeth, Peter, Jon, Jade Clayton.
An extended invitation to the former members of the Mareeba West Club, Mareeba Big Bore Rifle Club and the Masonic Lodge of Mareeba.
Location options: Mareeba or Georgetown
Adored Grandmother to Phillip, Matthew, Belinda, Michael, Alana, Kylie & Sheree and partners. Cherished Great Grandmother to Leearna, Skyla, Kaylee, Davin, Eliza, Kelly (dec.), Chanel, Hugo and Logan. Friend to many. Past member of the Mareeba Tennis Club and Mareeba CWA branch.
In AlmamyMemoryLovingofdearWife,ourMother,Grandma,Oma&MamaBEWICK
GOWAN, Guy Milton
SALE POITION VACANT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY90THTO Shirley
Applications close on Tuesday, 4 October, 2022 at 5.00pm and should be either emailed to: principal@tinarooeec.eq.edu.au Or posted to:
WORK SKILLS TRAINEE
Applications are invited for the positions of casual Cooks / Kitchen Hands at the Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre. Applicants must be available to work week days and between the hours of 6.00am and 7.30pm.
• A Working with Children Check. Confirmation of employment is conditional upon the applicant being issued with a Blue Card
Relatives and friends of Guy are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service, which is appointed to move from the Mareeba Anglican Church, 49-51 Constance Street, Mareeba on Monday 26th September, 2022 after a service commencing at 11:00am, for interment in the Mareeba Cemetery.
BIODIVERSITY OFFICER
The successful applicants will subject to:
Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens Atherton: 4091 2147 Mareeba: 4092 1013
Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 70 years” www.guilfoylefunerals.com.au
CASUAL COOKS / KITCHEN HANDS
For more information and to apply, go to: gulfsavannahnrm.org/employment
MARTIN, Neil Joseph
Freda Beryl SIMMONDS (nee MUNRO)
IN MEMORIAM
Guilfoyle Funeral Services
DISASTER RESILIENCE OFFICER
WILSON, Maxine
Applications Close: Monday 10 October, 2022 at 9:00am.
andCongratulationsbestwishesfor25thSeptember.
• Criminal History Check
Daughter of Ronald & Greta Munro (both dec.). Ex-Wife of Leslie. Loved Mother of Cheryl, Ronald, Debra & Maree. Mother-in-Law to Desmond (dec.), James & Gino. Sister & Sisterin-Law to Ronald (Darby) & Valmai (both dec.), Leslie (dec.), Jean & Rodney Fitchett, Dora & Don McHardie, Heather & William (Billy) Stirling (dec.). Aunty to their families.
Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on the 8th of September, 2022.
Applications should include a work history and details of any relevant qualifications held.
PAGE 34 The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au CLASSIFIEDS 4092 3464 admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au Kat Child EXPRESS Classified Deadline: 4pm every Friday CHURCH NOTICE WANT to wish someone in your life Happy Birthday? Call Kat at your friendly locally owned Newspaper on 4092 3464. MARRIAGE Celebrant - Cheryl Tonkin. T/lands - Rural - Remote. Ph 0407 670 954. WEDDING PAYMENT SYSTEM The Express would like to inform their valued clients that we do not issue 7 day accounts, however we can extend to you the establishment of a regular 30 day account or the below methods of payment. EFTPOS, Direct Payment Facilities and Credit Card Option FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE PHONE (07) 4092 3464 PRESBYTERIANS meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ALL WELCOME! FUNERAL NOTICE MOTORCYCLESWANTED 0400 079 544 2 or 4 wheels. Will pay cash! Pick up in areas.most CONTAINERSSHIPPING Sales, Hire & Transport. Self-PackMODIFICATIONSAustraliaRemovalsWide. P: 4091 7242 www.sticklizard.com.au FOR SALE BILL Black Mobile Butcher. Hang up to 7 days. 0408 922 812. BUTCHER LOCAL Mobile Farm Butcher - will travel. Ph Bryan 0407 691 752. MOBILE farm butcher. Ph John Hales 0409 638 882. FUNERAL BOARDMANDEBBIE Funeral Celebrant Final farewells with respect. 0410Phone328357 WORK WANTED WANTED CLEAN TABLELANDTOPSOILRED$7.50PerTonne+Delivery0418773504KENADONBRAHMANSQualityPolledGreyBrahmanBullsPhoneBarry0488202003 MOWING/ HOME MAINTENANCE DEATH NOTICE BIRTHDAYS 2018 Kea Nomad Mercedes Sprinter M700 2 + 1 berth, diesel, auto, 174,000 kilometres, motor home in pristine condition. Extras: Tinted windows, awning, reversing camera, new front tyres, 6 months rego + extra domestic battery for off grid use Price: ToLocated:$99,999MareebaView:TextPam 0438 382 302 1300 781 084
Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 70 years” www.guilfoylefunerals.com.au
Or Part Time (60 Hours / Fortnight)
With possibility of extension
Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same. We have to hide our heartache, When someone speaks your name. Sad are the hearts that love you, But with the love in our hearts, You walk with us forever. Forever loved & missed Robert, Lincoln and Roxanne, Stephanie and Colin, Kent and Melonie, Grand Children and Great Grand Children.
Beloved Husband of Doris. Loving Father of Karen, and James. Cherished Grandfather of Connor, Paige, Colt and Tate. Long term friend of Michael and friend to many.
Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on the 20th of August, 2022. Aged 65 years.
Late of Atherton. Formerly of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on 12th September, 2022 at Regis Redlynch. Aged 86 years.
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend.
Full Time (75 Hours / Fortnight)
Fixed Term 6 month contract
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Freda’s funeral service to be held at the Mareeba Bowls Club on Wednesday 21st September, 2022 commencing at 10.30am At the conclusion of the service the cortege will then proceed to the Mareeba Cemetery. Anders
Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on Monday the 12th of September, 2022. Aged 83 years.
Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 70 years” www.guilfoylefunerals.com.au
Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens Atherton: 4091 2147 Mareeba: 4092 1013
GARAGESALE Saturday8amSeptember24thto4pm 8 Elizabeth St, Atherton Fridges, toys,plants,clothes,kidscraftitems,material,babyitems.
Relatives and Friends of Maxine are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service, which is appointed to move from Mareeba Community Church, 2 Courtney Street, Mareeba on Friday the 23rd of September, 2022 after a service commencing at 10:30am, for interment in the Mareeba Cemetery.
Deborah will be forever loved and remembered by her family and friends.
Full Time (75 Hours / Fortnight)
Principal, Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre PO Box 65, Kairi QLD. 4872
Beloved Husband of Gina. Loving Father, Grandfather, Brother & Uncle. Neils wishes were fulfilled and a private cremation has taken place. Neil will be missed by all who loved him.
Located in Georgetown
Fixed Term to June 2023
FANNA, Deborah Neomi
Guilfoyle Funeral Services
Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre (EDUCATION QLD)
Passed away peacefully on 12th September, 2022. Aged 48 years.
Location options: Mareeba or Georgetown
For further information or to obtain a Role Description, please contact the Principal by email: principal@tinarooeec.eq.edu.au.
and
3/12/1941 ~ 18/9/2021
Guilfoyle Funeral Services Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens Atherton: 4091 2147 Mareeba: 4092 1013
GARAGE
We are also accepting Expressions of Interest for other upcoming positions via our website.
Or Part Time (60 Hours / Fortnight)
Resume and cover letter can be emailed greatnorthernpestmanagement@gmail.comto: Applications close 5th October, 2022.
Above award wage for the right person; tablet and laptop provided.
applicants must have:
All enquiries or clarifications must be via the online forum which will close 3 calendar days prior to closing time. Council officers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquiries.
Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD 4880
•Duties/Abilities:
This person must be results driven, capable of working alone, dynamic, self driven, and willing to get out of the office and build relationships.
Operational Services Officer
T-MSC2022-13
• Clean and maintain equipment to the standards in policies and procedure manuals.
About the position:
• Remote leave and bonus applicable for Cooktown residents
Ref: CAH443049
Full time y
• Based in Cooktown
• Maintain a high standard of personal and operational hygiene with a particular emphasis on Infection Control specifications.
Applications close 4.00pm, Monday 3 October, 2022.
Ensure a friendly and courteous manner when dealing with all persons, maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating tact and discretion in relation to personal and/or sensitive matters.
You can apply online at www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au A criminal history check may be conducted on the recommended person for the job. A non-smoking policy applies to Queensland Government buildings, offices and motor vehicles. PUBLIC NOTICE YOUR LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF MAREEBA A.G.M. SATURDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2022 9:30am, 345 Byrnes Street, Centenary Park, Mareeba - All Welcome! Please RSVP if attending for catering purposes - 4092 3599 - leave a message.
• Pest Control Licence (desired or willing to train) For more details please contact phone 07 4091 1176
We’re looking for the Right Person Is it You? y Marketing Executive
Careers QueenslandwithHealth
• Salary is $84,118 per annum including 5 weeks annual leave, plus 17.5% leave loading plus 10.5% superannuation guarantee
Cape York NRM works with the people of Cape York to encourage voluntary adoption of improved natural resource management across all land tenures and land uses on Cape York. We help people to work together and promote the sustainable use of Cape York’s natural resources.
The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 PAGE 35www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au CLASSIFIEDS Do you have di iculty reading from your Phone, Tablet, Laptop or Desktop Computer? Try it today! The Express has introduced cutting edge technology with the Ad Auris Media Player. You can now listen to each article with a simple click. LOCALYOUR CLASSIES 4092 3464 Make your ad stand out froM the rest... a dd CoLour !! PRIVACY POLICY The Express collects personal information to assist us in providing goods and services which you have requested to process competition entries, giveaways and to improve our products and services to you. We may be in touch by phone, mail, fax or internet to inform you of any services and promotions which may be of interest. If you would prefer us not to do so, please write to us at: The Express, PO Box 2243, Mareeba QLD. 4880 Access to your personal information can be obtained by calling (07) 4092 3464. HOW DO I CANCEL AN ADVERTISEMENT? Should you need to cancel an existing advertisement please call the office on (07) 4092 3464 before the deadline: Display Ads 9am Thursday; Classifieds 4pm Friday Prior to Wednesday’s publication date. Another method of cancellation is by: Emailing: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au Classified deadlines 4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication POSITION VACANT GET AN ADVERTISEMENTANDONLINELISTINGFORONLY$ 50 PER WEEK! A new place to find all of our great Local Businesses! Visit our new website: www.theexpressdirectory.com.au and join us in Supporting Local Business. The Express Online Directory supports our great Local Businesses and works hand in hand with our existing Business Directory The Express newspaper is locally operated and proudly independent. We provide comprehensive coverage of news and events across our region, and are passionate advocates for the local stories of each town in our region, and cover the issues affecting us all. In addition we also play an important role in promoting local businesses and organisations. The Express Directory in conjunction with our existing print Business Directory will further help connect our local residents with our great Local Businesses ensuring we reach as many potential clients as possible whether they search for trades and services online or in print. Take out an advertisement in the Business Directory your business will automatically get an online listing on The Express Directory all for a total cost of only $50 per week. Contact Kat Child today on 4092 3464 Or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.auformoreinformation. BUSINESSESOURSUPPORTLOCAL To get more out of your Local Advertising contact our team on 4092 3464 Visit www.theexpressdirectory.com.au and join us in Keeping Business Local.
Regional Agriculture Landcare Coordinator (RALF)
The primary focus of the role will be to assist with and implement activities that contribute to building knowledge, skills and capacity to adopt productive NRM practices through practice change and increase community skills, knowledge and participation in NRM in the region.
The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Monday, 10 October 2022.
PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN
The product is both Digital and Newspaper advertising, selling to a wide range of businesses across the region.
Applicants must apply via our website using the application kit found https://capeyorknrm.com.au/about/vacancieshere:
Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied.
Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.
LEASE & OPERATION OF AQUATIC FACILITIES AND CARAVAN PARK
Operational Services.
• Practice high levels of communication and interpersonal skills to create and foster team spirit within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Prioritise immediate tasks to provide support services of a high standard
Closing Date: Tuesday, 11 October 2022. M6457
This role is responsible for contributing and developing skilled and capable Landcare communities within the Cape York NRM region. Working closely with farmers, fishers, land managers, indigenous groups, landcare and catchment groups and other groups as required, to meet priorities within the Cape York NRM region.
To be considered for this position
• Permanent Full Time (75 hr fortnight)
If you feel that this is you, forward your resume to admin@cairnslocalnews.com.au
Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, VendorPanelvendorpanel.com.au/PublicTenders.aspx.https://www.
Enquiries: Karel Gribble | 07 4092 9370.
Provide effective and efficient Operational Services while at all times adhering to organisational standards, policies and procedures.
• Utilise all opportunities for continued education by attending workshops/in-service training
• A current drivers licence
A vacancy exists for an active person to join our team in Atherton. We are a local family business with over 20 years experience in the pest management industry. Responsibilities include all aspects of pest control work and ability to work unsupervised. Be a part of our dynamic team in a rewarding career.
• Comply with Human Resource Management practices including Employment Equity, Antidiscrimination, Occupational Health and Safety and Ethical Behaviour as applied in the working environment.
This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding marketing team in the Cairns region. We require an enthusiastic marketing/sales executive who can service existing clients and build a client base.
Captain Aiden Carson and coach Ben Fahlstrom lead the Roosters into this Saturday’s grand final which completes the Atherton Senior Roosters 104th season.
The Atherton Senior Roosters joined the CDRL competition in 1980 and have won three of their eight Under 18 grand final appearances during those 42 years.
PAGE 36 The Express, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au MALANDA EverydayMakingBetter!PHONE: 4096 7700 Email:2-10mail@sparmalanda.com.auEnglishStreet,Malanda TRADING HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 8AM - 6PM • SATURDAY: 8AM - 5PM • SUNDAY: 9AM - 6PM Proud Partner of the Atherton Senior Roosters since 2014! “SPAR MALANDA ROOSTERS UNDER 18” 53 MAIN STREET, ATHERTON PHONE 4091 1222 LOCAL JUNIOR AND SENIOR RUGBY LEAGUE SPONSORS FOR DECADES!
After leading the competition through to the half way mark, the young Roosters went off the pace in the later stages of the season but to their credit they have returned to form for the
THE Atherton Senior Roosters Under 18 side head to Barlow Park on Saturday looking to break a 18-year-old drought on premiership CDRL titles which was last won by the club back in 2004.OnSaturday, the Roosters meet minor premiers Kanga roos who they defeated in the major semi two weeks ago on their way to booking a spot in the grand final. Kangaroos downed Ivanhoes in last Sunday’s preliminary final and now return for another match up with the Roosters.
Coach Gary Benson and captain Dallas Johnson steered the Roosters to their first trophy in 1999 which was 19 years in theCoachmaking.James Crawford and captain Calvin Freeman fronted the 2002 title win while the 2004 premiership winning coach was Rob White and captained by Anthony Ball.
ATHERTON’S CDRL UNDER 18 GRAND FINALS 1988: Atherton vs Kangaroos (Lost) 1989: Atherton vs Brothers (Lost) 1992: Atherton vs Kangaroos (Lost) 1999: Atherton vs Innisfail (Won) 2000: Atherton vs Yarrabah (Lost) 2002: Atherton vs Yarrabah (Won) 2004: Atherton vs Yarrabah (Won) 2006: Atherton vs Innisfail (Lost)
Several players in this year’s side were part of the 2021 Roosters Under 18 team which fell one game short of the grand final.
The 2022 Roosters side has players drawn from all four Eacham junior clubs which includes Ravenshoe, Herber ton, Malanda and Atherton which highlights local talent from across the Tablelands.
Roosters Under 18 captain Aiden Carson is ready to lead his side intograndSaturday’sfinal.
Under 18s determined for victory
business end of the year.
“At the back end of the season, our higher grades were short and we had five or six boys each week play ing Reserves or A Grade.”
It would end up being the Kangaroos who put a stop to the Roosters 14-game winning streak, but the Roosters ended up getting revenge when they beat the Kangaroos in the second round of the elimination fi nals.The Roosters got the chance to sit out last week end’s round and let the boys get some rest before the grand final this weekend.
The Roosters have been waiting since Round one of this year’s season to play in the finals and according to coach Ben Falhstrom, the boys are still raring to go.
HEADING into their final face off for 2022, the Ather ton Roosters U18s are pre paring to cap off an incred ible season of top-notch rugby league in the CDRL with their grand final this weekend.TheRoosters begun the season strong, blitzing through the competition and beginning a long winning streak which helped them establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with.
“I am over the moon with how the boys went so far this season,” he said.
“We just took our season
one game at a time, we kept it simple and the boys have just“Atfollowed.thestart of the year when I took this on, I knew we had a good squad, it was just about how far we were going to take it.”
Falhstrom put it down to player injuries and not hav ing their best players on the field as some of them had to step up to the higher grades in either Reserves or A Grade to replace missing players.“Outof the last six games we have played we have lost the last four and I just put that down to rolling through the motions,” he said.
After a stunning perfor mance at the beginning of the season, the Roosters had a rough patch late in the season, losing several games before beginning of the finals.
“We had a few injuries and we went through our whole squad, we have a squad of about 26 and eve ry one of them took part in a game this year.
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Jayden Pue, Gabrielle Comerford, Kai Pue and “papa smurf” Shane Pue.
This Saturday Atherton will be travelling to Cairns to play against both Norths and Mulgrave respectively with the latter of the two being played under lights at Walker Road.
Duels in the dirt at Tepon Raceway
Mark Jordan and Jacobus Van Derkamp enjoyed the stop in Mareeba.
Opening the bowling for Atherton was debutante Matt Coleman who picked up opener Tim Ward off just his second ball.
TO cope with the increased number of new racers, Tableland Competition Car Club has cre ated a new class of beginners, D Grade.Agroup of youngsters, hav ing fun, learning to control their cars on a very unpredictable sur face.While Lach in the water truck battled to keep dust down on a rapidly drying track, the 25 driv ers were kept racing, thanks to the club’s hardworking volun teers.
Atherton bowler Alex Nasser fires one down in Saturday's game against Barron.
Youngster Chance Riggs picked up the prized wicket of Andrew Phelps in his second over and things were looking good for the home team how ever some sloppy fielding and dropped catches saw Barron run down the total in the 18th over.
Game one on Saturday saw Barron River win the toss and send a depleted Atherton side out to bat.
Game two was won by forfeit as were Rovers un able to field a team.
Andrew McCreath.
Atherton’s top scorer Logan Poggioli on 37 and Boorman with 15 put together a 43-run partnership and chased down the total to help the home team se cure a six wicket win in the 17th over.
RACE RESULTS:
Atherton were back on Sunday morning for the third of their scheduled matches to take on Casso wary Coast with a couple regular players back on theThepark.visitors won the toss and elected to bat and Atherton paceman Lockie Hollitt wasted no time claiming the scalp of Luke McAvoy on the 3rd ball of theDanday.Parnell (3/9) and captain Tommy Boorman (4/8) kept the pressure on with Cassowary Coast notching up a total of just 88 runs.
CHALLENGECARDIAC
Openers Chris Adams and Ken Webb got the team off to a good start, scoring 25 and 14 respectively be fore wickets fell consistently, Atherton ended 9/112 at the end of their 20 overs.
D Grade: 1st Harrison Jonsson; 2nd William Jonsson; 3rd Jus tin Toohey. C Grade: 1st Daniel Weller; 2nd Luke Cummings; 3rd Josh Dotti.B Grade: 1st Mick Schuch; 2nd Geoff Schulz; 3rd Corey Martin. A Grade: 1st Owen Jonsson; 2nd Andrew Mc Creath; 3rd Brad Brook.
Edward Smith and Luke Cummings.
Daniel Weller.
Riders Mica Martin, Sally Swanson and Mandy Plumb.
Mareeba Rotarians Nina Grant, president Caitlin Murray and Evan McGrath.
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William Jonsson.
THE 2022/23 cricket season officially kicked off over the weekend as Atherton’s first grade played host to multiple teams for the beginning of the Cricket Far North T20 competition at Loder Park.
Morning tea at Rotary Park, Mareeba Saturday 17 September
Mitchell White.
Race volunteers Michael and Lauren Mackellar with Rotarians Kevin Davies and Graham Jorgensen.
Mixed start for Atherton
The final showdown for the dirt track duellers will be at Tepon Raceway on Sunday 16 October.
The 11-year-old super star has been aged champion for both school and districts athletics car nival and will represent Mareeba and his school St Thomas’ Cath olic Primary with pride.
The 100 metre sprint is his star has been in athletics for years, with his father Adrian saying he has been involved in sports since he was young.
As well as athletics, Parsons has a love for his rugby league playing in the Under 11’s team this season and being dubbed Best and Fairest Player at the recent Mareeba Junior Rugby League presentation night.
Club president Shaun Fincham said that without the amazing support from the many different volunteers, the club would not have had such a great year of junior rugby league.
As well as being involved in school sports, Parsons attends “Little Athletics”, where he competes frequently alongside other high level athletes in the area.Recently he competed at the Queensland Championships for Little Athletics and came first in the 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, long jump and high jump.
To receive a Life Player award, jun iors must play 10 consecutive years for the club and to have six new Life Players after the recent season is a great sign of the growth and prosperity of junior league in Mareeba.
Rob McCarthy, Tony Martin and Rob Miller presenting 2022 Life Member Rachael Morgan and 2021 Life Member Brett Crooks (centre) with their award.
and Team Vella 2W+13 were at the pointy end of the leaders board.Whichever team could se cure three wins were still in the mix then it depended on the pointsThedifferential.finalresults were
THE “fastest kid in school” Ju lius Parsons will be heading to the Queensland Titles in Bris bane next month after dominat ing the track at his school athlet ics carnival, district sports and peninsula trials.
throughout this year, it cannot be un derstated,” he said.
Bowlers take on Yungaburra challenge
MAREEBA Junior Rugby League celebrated the end of a stellar season recently as they hosted their annual presentation event, giving praise and recognition to the many players and volunteers who made a difference this season.The club had 226 registered players spanning age groups from U6s through to U16s and for the second consecutive season, the club fielded a team in every ageThesegroup.teams were recognised for their season’s efforts at a recent pres entation day at their home ground at DaviesPlayersPark.got to take home trophies such as best and fairest, best forward, player’s player and more including a club player of the year award which was bestowed upon U15 player Bryce Fincham.Clubstalwarts Brett Crooks and Ra chael Morgan were recognised for their years of selfless dedication to the club and were awarded the 2021 and 2022 Life Member awards respectively.
Cooper sprintingTonkin for the win.
“I am off to the Queensland Titles in Brisbane next month and I am doing three events which are the 100m, 200m and 800m.“Iam feeling pretty excited but also a little bit nervous, but my dad is coming down to support me which will make it easier.”
He will make his way down to Brisbane for the Queensland Championships which kick off on October 11.
“Their efforts to attend training, gain accreditation and give back to the rugby league community is greatly ap preciated.”Thepresentation day gives the club a chance to thank and acknowledge each and every one of their members, from volunteers to officials and the players.“Presentation day allows us to thank our sponsors and volunteers, without their valuable contributions we wouldn’t have the club we do today,” Fincham said.
“It also allows us to acknowledge the efforts of the players, positively re inforcing the attributes of mateship and teamwork whilst acknowledging indi vidualTheachievement.”clubalsotook time to recog nise junior players who have been fully committed to Mareeba Junior Rugby League since day dot, with six new players receiving Life Player awards.
BY RHYS THOMAS
Under warm conditions the day began with the first game honours going to Team Thomp son +21 followed by Team Rick +10 and Team Lewis +9.
Mareeba Junior Rugby League players Rylan Srhoj , Zak McCurley, Bryce Fincham, Josh Barrese, Darcy Adams and Reece Boyle were all recognised as Life Players after playing 10 consecutive years with the club.
“The 82 registered volunteers con sisting of grandparents, parents, car egivers and siblings filling valuable on field and game day roles.
Game two saw a change in the leader board with a loss from Team Thompson causing them to slip with 6 teams com ing to the fore with 2 wins.
Team Vella: M. Weber, I. Wil son, Greg Johnson, W. Vella 3W+25, Team Rick : E. Rick, R. Jorgensen , D. Hefter, J. Rick 3W+22 and Team China: A. Rowbotham, A. Jones, E. Rowbotham, Gavin Johnson 3W+21.
Mareeba’s Julius Parsons is the “fastest kid in school” and is ready to represent St Thomas’ and the region at the school athletics Queensland Championships next month.
Sprinting to State success
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Junior cricketers come and try Junior league celebrates stellar season
RosenfeldtAshton fires into the wickets.
MAREEBA Cricket Club held a come and try and player sign on day last week. The afternoon gave young cricketers the opportunity to try out the sport and encouraged them to get involved in the upcom ing 2022 season.
Team Rick 2W+19, Team Coutts 2W+16 and Team China
“My main event is the 100 metre sprint and I love it because if you win the 100 metre sprint, that makes you one of the fastest kids in school,” Parsons said.
“I would like to thank all our vol unteers for their valuable contributions
Bryce Fincham was awarded 2022 Player of the Year.
IT was a jam-packed weekend of bowls in Yungaburra with 14 teams coming together for the Yungaburra $1000 challenge.
Race 4 on the card, the Savannah Campers & Trailers Qtis Ratings Band handicap over 1200m was taken out by Rambeau, ridden by Masayuki Abe and trained by Stephen Massingham, with Smarty Lee coming in second ahead of Masared.
Recently announced Mareeba Junior Rugby League life member Rachael Morgan was again recognised for her efforts as she was announced as a joint winner of the Volunteer of the Year award alongside Yarrabah’s Ashleigh Schreiber.
The meeting kicked off with the Cottage Café Maiden Plate over 1000m, taken out by The Lout, trained by Megan Purvis and ridden by Pietro Romeo, ahead of Dream Love and race favourite FineAccordingImpact. to the Steward’s Report, the start was delayed when jockey S. Sheargold, who was aboard Myzah, was kicked in the lower left leg behind the barriers. After being examined by am bulance officers, he was cleared to ride.
Mareeba’s Rachael Morgan shared the Volunteer of the Year award with Ashleigh Schreiber from Yarrabah.
Eagles fly off with grand final win
The final shot slotted by Alex Payne made it to the back of the net and after two cracker saves by Eagles goalkeeper Luke Barletta, the Eagles came home with the trophy.
Fast Train was the favourite with a start ing price of 2/1 and with jockey Shane Pawsey aboard, the seven-year-old gelding, took line hon ours in the Open Handicap run over 2000m.
Coach Joson Curcio and assistant Frankie Gallo are stoked the team brought home the vic tory and are proud of the boys and what they achieved.Atherton Eagles vice president Jason Cum mings said the win was a long time coming.
Second in the Cup was the Alex Mallifftrained Love on Sunday and another of Ryan’s horses, New King placed third.
“The boys deserve this, there has been a big shift in culture and thinking this past couple of years and it is awesome to see some recognition in results,” he said.
The Atherton Eagles Division One Men’s team have ended a six year dry spell after they claimed the 2022 grand final.
The two teams faced off on neutral ground at Endeavor Park in what proved to be a tight, well-matched game between the two Tableland clubs. Spectators and supporters were sat on the edge of their seats throughout the whole match as both teams battled it out.
This is the second local cup that Malliff has had to settle for second place, with another of his horses, Necessitas, coming second in Mareeba Cup on 3 September.
Race 2, the Tolga Hotel Class B Handicap run over 1000m, was won by Antique Lace, trained by Alex Malliff, and ridden by Rachel Shred, fol lowed by Denise’s Pride and Kid Mac.
with Macipenko placing third.
LOCALLY owned and trained Fast Train has tak en out the 2022 Atherton Cup, racking up succes sive cup wins for Tolga trainer Janel Ryan.
old mare trained by David Reynolds and ridden by Pietro Romeo, followed in by Vulpes and Ac tion Shale.
Joint under 18’s player of the year award recipients, Gladiator Tyrone Williams and Rooster Zamien Gilbert.
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ing again and bringing the game to yet another draw.The game went down to a penalty shootout to determine the 2022 Division One grand fi nal winner, spectators were on the edge of their seats as the teams took their shots.
While both teams missed out on the firstgrade gold medal to Mossman’s Eddie Daniel, they shared the U18 player of the year award with Mareeba’s Tyrone Williams and Atherton’s Zamien Gilbert announced as joint winners.
Going into second half the defence of both teams stayed strong as they played hard but with neither team managing to break away, the fulltime whistle blew to the tune of a draw.
Before Race 3 could start, officials permitted jockey Masayuki Abe to ride Our Chiquilla de spite that he was 1.5kg over the allotted weight. Trainer S. Cooper requested the jockey be able to ride given there was no other suitable rider avail
Mareeba was on the scoreboard first, but the Eagles quickly followed and tied up the score at one all at the half time whistle.
Owners, the Poggioli and Watson families, who picked up $11,700 in prizemoney, must have been happy and surprised at the win, given Fast Train only managed a fifth in the Cairns Amateur Cup last weekend.
Atherton Cup winner Fast Train (right) with jockey Shane Pawsey.
Tablelands show out at gold medal dinner
“We are really playing good football as a team”
The other feature race on the card, the Cos ta Well Grown Benchmark 50 Handicap over 1400m, was taken out by Laudeylou, a five-year-
With the game going into extra time, the Ea gles secured a cracker goal by Jaydon Wells to bring the scoreboard to 2-1, however Mareeba dug deep just before extra time was up, scor
Our Chiquilla managed a second place in the Central Tyre Service Open Handicap over 1200m, beaten across the line by the Sharlee Hoffmantrained Narda Shar with Scott Sheargold aboard,
able, with Abe copping the $300 fine that came with the permission.
Fast Train steams home for cup win
AFTER not appearing in a grand final for the past three years, the Atherton Eagles have ended a six-year grand final win dry spell with the Di vision One Men’s team win over town rivals the Mareeba Bulls on Friday night.
Juniors were also in the spotlight at the dinner with Limferd Lui from Herberton being awarded the U16s best and fairest silver medal for his ef forts in the local Eacham competition.
THE Tablelands was well represented at the re cent FNQ Rugby League gold medal dinner as both the Atherton Roosters and the Mareeba Gladiators took home several awards covering both their players and volunteers.
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15-year-old Breanne Wadley has had her name etched alongside Olympic gold medallists after being recognised as the Queensland Youth Sailor of the Year.
“I am happy to see my efforts recog nised by receiving a prestigious award likeNotthis.”wanting to miss out on any training, Breanne even suited up and sailed on the waters down in Brisbane during her brief visit to keep her skills sharp.She trains at least three times per week on Lake Tinaroo, cycles and at
Due to her achievements both on and off the water, Breanne was nomi nated for the Queensland Youth Sailor of the Year award, following on from a nomination last year in which she fin ished as a finalist.
roo Sailing Club – and is a shining role model to younger female sailors.
tends cross-fit and uses every opportu nity to learn and grow so that she can continue to be at the top of the sport that sheBreanne’sloves. name has now been etched into a perpetual trophy along side many famous names in sailing including previous Olympic gold med allists, a feat Breanne hopes to accom plish herself in the future.
BREANNE Wadleys has joined a high ly prestigious list of some of the most famous names in Australian sailing in cluding Olympic gold medallists after she won the Queensland Youth Sailor of the Year award in Brisbane recently.
“The Olympics are possible but it is a very long road till then but this award gets your name out there and gets you
After winning the Queensland award, Breanne has a chance to com pete for the Australian Youth Sailor of the Year award after going through an other selection process.
“Becausesaid. it is a youth championship all my friends from all different classes and types of boats are there.
BY RHYS THOMAS
recognised,” she said.
Her exploits are not just contained to the water as Breanne recently attained a qualification to become an Australia sailing instructor, constantly volunteers her time to her home club – the Tina
Out of the 10 nominations received for this year’s award, Breanne was chosen as one of the four finalists who were invited to attend the presentation dinner in Brisbane and when her name was called, she could not believe she had“Itwon.was a bit surreal to hear my name being called because I was not really expecting to win so it was a pleasant surprise,” she said.
She has been dominating Australia’s eastern coast sailing scene for the past decade alongside her older siblings –Travis and Kristen – and since August 2021, has won three state titles and one nationalBreannetitle.also just recently returned from competing in the largest youth championship ever, the ILCA4 Youth World Championship in Portugal and came 28th out of the 170 female com petitors – the entire championship had a total of 450 boats competing.
“I was up against some of my close competitors in normal racing and it was nice to beat them as well.
“You really have to commit to com pete in the Olympics and be sure it is what you want to do.”
However, she has chosen to not sit idle and is already away in Yeppoon competing in the Queensland Youth Championships with her brother Travis.
“I am really looking forward to it, we have done that regatta for the past 10 years and it is a really good atmos phere both on and off the water,” Bre anne
Photo credit: RoyalYachtQueenslandSquadron.
“There are always great coaches do ing the training at the beginning and I always learn a lot and meet new peo ple.”
Breanne has been sailing since she was four years old and feels right at home on the water, a fact she has proven many times over with numerous state, national and world championship titles under her belt.
Breanne sails towards lifelong Olympic dream
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