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Familes flocked to the official opening of the new $583,000 Tolga park on Friday to experience all the various elements of the community facility such as the all-ability playground, a multi-sport court for futsal and basketball, flying fox, a large “train” fort and more. Tablelands Mayor Rod Marti opened the new playground which was given the thumbs up by local children including Cooper Coyle from Atherton. PHOTOS PAGE 15.

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Julatten “Mum-preneur” recognised WITH motherhood being a challenge in itself, local author and publisher Crystal Leonardi knows how to balance four kids and her business, leading her to be nominated for the 2022 AusMumpreneur Awards.

AusMumpreneur is an organisation bringing entrepreneurial mums together and showcases their work within their businesses.

The awards, presented by the Women’s Business School, are designed to recognise the growing number of women who successfully balance motherhood and business in a way that suits their life and family.

Being a mother of four, Crystal knows the highs and lows of running her business Bowerbird Publishing and is keen to pass on lessons she has learned.

When her son Sebastian was diagnosed

with brain cancer, Crystal began to write her story “Boy of Steel” and taught herself how to publish a book without the help of major publicists during one of the most heartbreaking times in her life.

“As a self-published author, I learned how to successfully manage and market myself without the assistance of one of the ‘Big-4’ publishing houses here in Australia,” she said.

“I am heavily driven by a willingness to share the valuable and cost-saving lessons I learned with other upcoming writers and/or self-published authors.”

Since the release of her first book, Crystal has spoken at many events, telling her story as a mum to an ill child and as someone who took the leap of faith into the business world with no big corporate guidance.

Although still navigating the world of a cancer diagnosis, Crystal is proud to say she has come this far and is proud to be able to motivate others.

“I believe becoming a published author under such tragic circumstances has fostered a genuine motivation to help others,” she said.

“I have turned my tragedy into triumph. I have turned cancer into a best-selling book, and I have turned that book into a publishing company and a new career as a writer, mentor, and motivational speaker.”

The winners of the 2022 AusMumpreneur Awards will be announced at a glamourous event in Sydney this September.

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Car thefts spiral to record levels

BY RHYS THOMAS

MAREEBA is on track to set an unprecedented record for the number of stolen vehicles over a 12-month period, with latest data revealing vehicle thefts have quadrupled over the past six years.

Queensland Police statistics show that in 2016, 19 offences were recorded for unlawful use of a motor vehicle, compared to 73 in 2021.

Despite newer and more secure cars, better home security and the public being better informed about keeping their car keys secured, the rate continues to rise with 47 charges recorded for Mareeba already this year.

Mareeba Police Station officerin-charge Derek Garner urged locals to find better, more secure places to store their car keys besides the kitchen bench or bedside table.

“The bottom line is that you need car keys to steal a car these days so people need to commit a break-in as well, but there are more car thefts going on,” he said.

Sergeant Garner attributes the rise to the growing number of offenders involved and the use of social media to brag about their crimes.

“It is an increasing trend in youth and it was something that was on the horizon 10-12 years ago – the demographic for this offending type was a big group coming through and I think we are seeing

that eventuate,” he said.

“The simple fact is that a small number of youth offenders were committing a large number of crimes – the rate of offending a number of years ago is not as high as it is now so that core group of offenders has increased in size.”

Sgt Garner says just a small increase in the size of the offending group can cause an exponential rise in the number of offences.

“Say for instance you have one person who is committing 20 offences, if that simply increases to two people of the same capability, you have got 40 offences,” he said.

The prevalence of social media has had an influence on the rising number of stolen vehicles as offending youth aim for more “prestigious” cars and turn to social media to brag about their exploits.

“There is a practice these days to steal cars that are seen as prestigious and they do use social media a lot,” he said.

“The use of social media for that purpose by these groups creates competitiveness amongst them and I do not think the interaction in social media that way helps the cause at all.

“They are trying to get that acknowledgement amongst each other and those bragging rights.”

The increase in stolen vehicles is being reflected in the number of vehicles being worked on by panel beaters and car repair shops.

ASR Collision Specialist North Cairns estimator Nathan Davey is

appalled at the sheer number of stolen vehicles that have been towed into the shop recently.

“More than 50 per cent of towed in vehicles are stolen vehicles compared to 10-15 per cent just 12 months ago – 90 per cent of these stolen vehicles have been stolen by under-age children,” he said.

“There was one case where a client of one of the stolen vehicles followed the perpetrators through the juvenile court system and each of the four occupants received a maximum of 20 hours community service.”

The Mareeba community’s frustrations with the rising crime trend culminated in the Mareeba Crime Action Group hosting a public rally last year, with hundreds of people attending the event and unanimously voting on resolutions to address crime.

Group spokesperson Barry Simpson said the resolutions had been ignored while the State’s strategies continued to fail.

“The growth in crime over time has proved strategies that have been adopted are not effective and, in fact, they are grossly ineffective,” Mr Simpson said.

“These statistics show their strategies are failing dismally, there is a lack of leadership at both the local and state government levels.

“The police often say ‘we know who they are’, so why are they (the offenders) still doing it?”

Dermot Smyth was one of many boaters who competed in the Great Tinaroo Raid over the weekend.

Wooden boats grace the lake HUNDREDS of boats of all shapes, sizes and propulsion systems were wheeled out and launched on the bays of Lake Tinaroo over the weekend as the Wooden Boat Association of Cairns held their Great Tinaroo Raid.

The raid showcases people’s ingenuity and creativity when it comes to boat craft and was well attended by hundreds of participants and spectators.

There were four entries in the Peculiar Propulsion Race with first going to Dermot Smythe in his craft dubbed Migaloo, featuring a double fish tale propulsion system.

Second was Roger Fryer in Heron, a long way behind first using a pedal powered swimming pool pump.

In the rowing/paddling Race, Guy Summers took out first place, rowing in a Cornish flash boat.

Second went to Marc Richards in a 1950's canvas covered kayak.

Dermot Smythe took out third in a forward and backward rowing dinghy.

In the Seagull Race, Roger Fryer took out first in Silvergull 1, while second went to Peter Higgins in White Boat and Dermot Smythe in Foresight took out third.

At the awards ceremony members honoured the late Dr Tom Wright with some stories of his antics and renamed the Seagull Trophy, “The Dr Tom Wright Memorial Trophy”, Dr Tom won the inaugural race.  MORE PHOTOS PAGE 14

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A Lion’s pride

DENIS McKinley’s name has been etched into history alongside some of the most prominent and influential members of the Australian Lions after he received the highest honour the foundation can bestow.

In recognition of Denis’s years of selfless service to both the Mareeba Lions and the wider Mareeba community, he has been awarded the William R Tresise Fellowship Award.

Denis joined the Mareeba Lions Club just over a decade ago after being personally asked by a Lions member and receiving encouragement from former Mareeba Mayor Mick Borzi.

His volunteer contributions reach beyond the borders of Lions as he is

also an active member of the Save the Mareeba Hospital Group, the Mareeba Crime Action Group and the Mareeba Heritage Museum just to name a few.

“I have always been a communityminded person and I always want to see the best for our community whether that be in relation to health, law and order or just serving the community,” Denis said.

“I never get involved in anything seeking to get any kind of reward, I get rewarded just by doing what I do.”

Denis was named the Mareeba Lion of the Year twice during his volunteering career – in 2016-17 and 2019-20.

During this time, he also decided to take on more responsibility and ran the

club as president during 2017-19.

He is involved in several Mareeba Lions initiatives like the Bunny Seary lookout revamp and regular activities including their annual Metrogaine event.

Denis’s current focus is on a joint venture with the Dimbulah Lions Club to refurbish an old tobacco picker to donate to the Mareeba Heritage Museum for display within the grounds.

Mareeba Lions president Rico Cabassi was overjoyed to be able to present Denis with his award, saying there was no one else more fitting to receive it.

“Denis deserves this accolade 100 per cent, he fits the criteria,” he said.

Mareeba Lions president Rico Cabassi handing the William R Tresise Fellowship Award to longstanding Lion Denis McKinley.

COUNCILLOR COMMUNITY FORUMS

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All residents are invited to the upcoming Councillor Community Forums to be held throughout the Shire in July and August.

Councillors will present the 2022/23 Budget and provide an update on the latest news from Council. The forums are also an opportunity for members of the community to talk with the Councillors.

Forums are planned as follows: • Wednesday, 20 July - 5:30pm - Cedric Davies Community Hub, Mareeba • Monday, 25 July - 5:30pm - QCWA Hall, Kuranda • Wednesday, 27 July - 1pm - Irvinebank School of Arts Hall • Monday, 1 August - 5:30pm - QCWA Hall, Mt Molloy • Tuesday, 2 August - 5:30pm - Dimbulah Football Club • Wednesday, 3 August - 5:30pm - Speewah Rural Fire Brigade • Sunday, 7 August - 2pm - Chillagoe Hall

Residents are welcome to attend any session that suits their availability, at any of the venues.

For further information, please phone Council on 1300 308 461 or visit www.msc.qld.gov.au.

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First boost to $15,000 goal “We try to put money back into the community, especially to small organisations that are struggling to get the funding and sponsorship they need,” he said.

“The Animal Refuge is always on my list of organisations I like to help out and I know they are always chasing funding.”

Refuge manager Jennifer Walsh humbly accepted the support of the local dealership, expressing how grateful she was for the donation.

“This donation goes such a long way towards our vet bills which is one of our biggest needs,” she said.

“It is the thing that keeps us under the pump, and we are trying to raise enough money to keep helping these

A GENEROUS donation of $1000 has been made to the Mareeba Animal Refuge by the team from Mareeba Toyota and Hansen Ford – a big boost to help the facility to reach its $15,000 fundraising goal by November.

With the one of the biggest influxes of pet surrenders ever, the refuge is struggling to keep up with a significant increase in vet bills and have called on the community for help.

As such, the refuge has set a target of $15,000 to mark its 15th year of operation, with every cent donated going towards pet’s essential care.

Heeding the call for help, Mareeba Toyota sales manager Andrew Ford took no time at all to donate to the refuge.

animals, especially the few we have had recently who have very unusual and expensive problems.”

With the kennels and cattery filled to maximum capacity, the refuge also held an adoption day at Fantasy Tails pet shop over the weekend to help get kittens rehomed as soon as possible.

Four adoptions and one adoption trial took place with Doreen the kitten being adopted by Cath, Lorelei being adopted by Macey, Rainbow and Sangha being adopted by Sheree and long term resident Wanda now being trialled by Cheyenne.

A total of $110.50 was raised from cakes, money boards and general donations to help assist with vet bills and other essential needs.

Mareeba Toyota sales consultant Drew McKenzie and sales manager Andrew Ford with Mareeba Animal Refuge manager Jennifer Walsh (centre) and refuge resident puppy Emerald who accepted their $1000 last week.

Make, bake and grow at new monthly markets

BY RHYS THOMAS

A NEW “Make, Bake and Grow” market has emerged to fill the hole created by the Mareeba Market’s imminent move from Centenary Park to the turf club.

Marketgoers will soon have the choice between two different markets, with the Mareeba Historical Society and Mareeba Art Society announcing their own market in a bid to raise enough money to keep their doors open.

The new markets will be in direct competition with the original Mareeba Market, with the events to be held on the same days and times – the second and fifth Saturday of each month.

But Mareeba Art Society president Faythe Keogh said it was never their intention to compete with the existing markets.

“We are doing this out of necessity – we need to have an income, small as it may be,” she said.

“We both need an income to keep the lights on and pay bills

loss of opportunity for people to join to the Mareeba Markets.”

The first Mareeba Market day at the new location is scheduled for 13 August.

Meanwhile, the inaugural “Make, Bake and Grow” market will be held on 30 July and unlike the previous markets, will be held on land leased by the societies, removing the need to adhere to a requirement for a traffic management plan.

An estimated 20-25 stallholders can be accommodated on the land available.

However, products sold must be made by the stallholder or immediate family and marketeers must be members of either the art society or the historical society to run a stall.

Ms Keogh is hopeful the new event will hit the mark.

“People are used to coming here, we pick up the flow through traffic,” she said.

“They will have to follow signs if they want to go to the bigger market and that is why we are sticking to what people would need.

“If they ask where the bigger markets are, we will tell them it is over at the racecourse – we

so we can have a place people can show their wares.”

The decision by Mareeba Markets organisers, the St Thomas’ P&F Association, to relocate to the Mareeba Turf Club on Fenwick Street has been met with uproar by community members, with many condemning the move on Facebook while others supported it.

A flyer recently distributed by the organisers revealed the main reasons for the move related to traffic management issues and the need for more space.

“The most significant factor was the requirement for the St Thomas’ P&F to wholly manage the traffic and parking issues at Centenary Park – this would have meant additional expenses, time of set-up on market days and less available parking to market visitors and stall holders,” the flyer stated.

“There are 33 stalls on the northern end of the markets that are on Main Roads land that is marked as a road corridor and can be reclaimed by Main Roads at any time.

“At times, requests for stall sites have exceeded the number of available sites resulting in the

are not looking at being in conflict with them, we are looking at complementing them.

“It may draw some people away from the Mareeba Markets, but there are a number of marketeers who are also not happy about the move (to the racecourse).”

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Fund grants help community grow

COMMUNITY, sporting and cultural groups across the region have been awarded nearly $800,000 in grants, thanks to the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.

The grants are part of Queensland’s largest community grants program which distributes approximately $60 million each year to not-for-profit community groups.

In the latest round, several groups in Mareeba were successful, including the Rotary FNQ Field Days which received $75,836, $30,000 for the Mareeba Animal Refuge to build a storage shed, $32,354 for the Mareeba Heritage Centre to upgrade and fit out an office, and $15,000 to Mareeba Community Housing to install a fence and gates.

Mareeba’s sporting groups were also celebrating, with the town’s rugby league club awarded $54,879 to upgrade the scoreboard at Davies Park, $55,234 to Mareeba Tennis Club to upgrade kitchen appliances and $22,971 to Mareeba Swimming Club to purchase new equipment.

“I am always grateful when I see hard working local organisations who depend on volunteers and fundraising get funding. These organisations offer opportunities to locals and make a wonderful contribution to our communities,” Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said.

“I was really pleased that the Friends of the Animals received $30,000 to construct a storage shed. I know how hard they work to fundraise and their

commitment to protecting animals is commendable.”

Friends of the Animals manager Jennifer Walsh said the funding would make a huge difference.

“Since operating out of the new facility, we have been paying $165 per month for a storage container, as the new facility lacks storage space. This means we will no longer have this cost which will make a huge difference to us,” she said.

Mareeba Rugby League Club president John Arcidiacono welcomed their $54,879 grant.

“The grant will cover the cost of a scoreboard that will be a massive benefit to both junior and senior games, as it displays the scores and timing, and we can use it for advertising to give our

sponsors greater exposure,” he said.

“I would like to pass on my special thanks, as it’s not every day these grants come along.”

Other sporting groups in the region also benefited, with Tablelands Cycle Sports awarded $99,650 to rebuild mountain bike trails, $99,992 for Mt Garnet Amateur Turf Club to upgrade the roof of its facility, $6054 for the Tablelands Netball Association for new sound equipment, and $23,500 for Tablelands Competition Car Club to purchase a generator and shipping containers.

Malanda’s Lions Club was awarded $100,000 to construct and fit out a new pensioner unit, $12,460 to the town’s Bridge Club for new blinds, air conditioning and carpet, $28,481 to the Ma-

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landa Pastoral Agriculture and Industry Society to purchase outdoor seating and equipment, and $20,353 to the Malanda Theatre Company to upgrade its sound system.

Atherton’s RSL sub-branch will be able to install a solar system and air conditioning with their $49,000 grant, while Yungaburra State School P&C will spend their $37,250 grant to purchase a projector, stage and lighting.

Other recipients were Kuranda Traders Association ($4580 for new IT equipment), Tableland Community Housing Association ($10,000), Mount Molloy Boiler Block Benefit Committee ($9000), Tablelands Folk Festival ($10,000 for demountable storage containers), and U3A Atherton Tablelands ($11,451 for new IT equipment).

Mareeba QCWA members Donna, Pam and Rohan enjoying a morning of crafts with their new donated sewing machines.

AVID sewers at the Mareeba QCWA now have access to two new sewing machines, allowing the group to teach people young and old how to mend and create.

The machines and an overlocker were donated by Ergon Energy to help the ladies create “boomerang bags”, a sustainable reusable bag that can be used for many things.

Mareeba branch president Jessie Richardson said she was excited to receive the sewing machines and looked forward to the benefits they would bring.

“I am looking forward to seeing those wanting to learn about sewing to come and join our craft days on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9am to noon,” she said.

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Sam Fogliaresi works with a rock fascinating machine to prepare for the Tolga Gem Festival.

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Gem of a festival A FESTIVAL showcasing stallholders selling gems, jewellery, minerals, rocks of all shapes and sizes, lapidary supplies and lots of other interesting lapidary crafts will be held at Tolga later this month.

Hundreds of gem collectors, rock hounds, fossickers and jewellery enthusiasts from all around Australia are expected to attend the Atherton Tableland Mineral & Lapidary Club’s very popular annual Gem Festival on 31 July at Racecourse Road, Tolga.

Club president Trevor Hannam said a host of stallholders would be on hand selling everything from gems, rocks and minerals to crystals, jewellery and everything else to do with lapidary.

Fun activities such as sand pit fossicking and

gem sieving the traditional way, as well as the Peg Your Claim stand will ensure everyone has a great time as well as an opportunity to win a beautiful silver ring and pendant along with other prizes.

The club’s extensive display of members’ beautiful creative works in silver jewellery, cabochons, faceting, along with their mineral specimens collected on their many fossicking club trips also can’t be missed.

They also have the opportunity to see a working model of an 1816 hot air engine running a gold battery stamper.

There will food and drinks available all day.

The event is free to enter and offers free parking and goes from 7am-3pm on 31 July.

Pet friendly rental laws coming soon

BY ROBYN HOLMES

CHANGES to Queensland’s tenancy laws in October have been welcomed by a local animal refuge that says it has become common for people to surrender their pets in a bid to get accepted for a rental home.

New laws will no longer allow landlords to put a blanket ban on pets when they advertise their rental homes and only allow a property owner to refuse a pet on prescribed grounds.

The news comes as Mareeba Animal Refuge manager Jennifer Walsh says her facility is seeing a lot more pets surrendered because of the difficulty in getting an approval for a rental if pets are involved.

She said moving house had always been a major contributing factor to the reasons that people were forced to surrender their animals, but lately the situation had been exacerbated by the lack of available rentals and people’s desperation to find a home.

“It has always been very difficult to find a rental property that will allow pets. Now in these times of desperate shortage of rental properties available at all, the problem has been exacerbated,” Ms Walsh said.

“So many more people are homeless now and have no option but to give up their pets.

“Especially over the last few weeks we have had an influx of both dogs and cats for this very reason and currently we have a surrender waitlist for dogs that is quite long.

“We are also aware that all the other refuges in Cairns and surrounds are finding the same problem. Our biggest worry is, what is happening to all these poor animals who can’t find placement in a facility such as ours?”

The new laws dictate that landlords can only refuse a pet on the basis that the rental property is unsuitable for the proposed pet, the pet poses an unacceptable risk to health and safety, or keeping the pet would breach laws, by-laws or park rules.

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ble” conditions on having the pet at the rental property such as if the pet is not a type of animal ordinarily kept inside, they can require it to be kept outside at the premises.

If the pet is capable of carrying parasites that could infest the premises, landlords can impose a condition requiring the premises to be professionally fumigated at the end of the tenancy, and if the pet is allowed inside the premises, they can require carpets to be professionally cleaned when tenants move out.

FNQ Power Property manager Andrea Walker said that with the lack of rental houses available, it was a sad reality that some prospective tenants surrendered their pets to get approved.

“It’s more common than we’d like and it’s heartbreaking to see that people have to do this to get a home,” she said.

“I have pets and I know I could never give them up, so I really feel for these people, but I also understand property owners who have been burned before with damage done to houses through pets and they don’t want that to happen again.”

She said there were a number of other changes to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 and Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2009 which come into effect on 1 October.

“It’s certainly getting harder to keep up with all the changes but that’s why having a professional manage the property can be advantageous for property owners because that’s our job to keep up with those changes,” Ms Walker said.

“For example, the new laws allow tenants to undertake ‘minor repairs’ to the property without the owner’s consent and you have to be aware of what constitutes a minor repair.

“Some private owners don’t think they have to comply with the laws and that’s when you can get yourself into trouble.

“I think it’s in their interest to let a professional deal with these things.”

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Centre forges ahead A STRATEGY aimed at supporting the growth of the Herberton Mining Centre has been endorsed by Tablelands Regional Council.

The Herberton Mining Centre and Museum was established in 2005 on the heritage-listed Great Northern mine site in Herberton, owned by Tablelands Regional Council.

Since then, the centre has grown in size and significance as a regional museum, with a large and growing collection, interpretive displays and archives.

It also incorporates a visitor information centre, and has extensive external displays and gardens, with walking trails and mining archaeology spread across the 24-hectare mine site.

A team of some 30 volun-

teers and a part-time staff member at the centre have created an extensive archive and receive many research enquiries, while museum volunteers continue to develop and create new exhibits and accept donations of objects into the collection.

But the museum has previously lacked a policy that guides its collection or a strategy that will provide the facility with direction.

The new five-year strategy, coupled with a Collection Policy, was recently endorsed by the council and comes after researchers from James Cook University undertook a Significance Assessment of the museum’s collection, identifying 67 items of significance, 38 of which were of national signifi-

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The museum, as a whole, was identified as nationally significant, making a strategy even more important to guide the centre’s future and the Collection Policy to ensure industry-best practice was being undertaken.

The strategy outlines numerous actions including future upgrades to the entrance of the museum, improving environmental conditions for the collection and for visitors through climate control, reviewing parking and access for visitors, and developing guided tours for patrons.

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LOCALS who would like to get involved with the management of grants provided by the Mount Emerald Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to groups and organisations are being encouraged to become part of the Advisory Committee.

After three years of operations, the fund is again seeking involvement from locally-minded individuals from across the Mareeba and Tablelands areas, who live within 50km of Mt Emerald Wind Farm.

Through the wind farm, the fund has committed to distributing $200,000 every year of the wind farm’s operations into the local community.

Since its inception, the fund has proven extremely popular, providing over $700,000 in grants to nearly 100 local organisations.

Currently in its fourth year of operations, it continues to receive a large number of worthy applications which aim to deliver a positive and lasting benefit to the local region.

Advisory Committee chair Tom Braes OAM is encouraging all local citizens who want to make a difference to apply.

“Any local resident who knows the community well would be a great addition to the committee,” he said.

“We are looking for people who are involved in the region and understand where funding will have the greatest social impact.

“We are grateful for the contribution of departing Committee Member, Neil Setford from Tolga, who has been involved since the fund began in 2019. Through his efforts, Neil has ensured that funds provide positive outcomes for the area.”

The fund meets twice annually and provides an opportunity to advise on the successful delivery of community grants.

To apply for the Advisory Committee send a cover letter and CV to community@ratchaustralia.com or phone 1800 280 013 for more information.

Submissions close for the next round of funding on 31 July, with just over $100,000 remaining for distribution this year.

To apply go to https://mtemeraldwindfarm.com.au/community/ and download an application form. Send all completed application forms to community@ratchaustralia.com Grants will be given to clubs, community groups, schools and charities within 50km of the Mount Emerald Wind Farm or 40km of the Windy Hill Wind Farm.

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Newly graduated Custodial Correctional Officers (front) Emily Smith, Marty Gallen, Tessa Martin, Tracey Freeman, (back) Joshua Smith, Elijah Dicks, Ryan Footer, Nathan Hare and Justin Waples are on the job at Lotus Glen.

New graduates ready to serve LOTUS Glen Correctional Centre has welcomed nine fresh faces to the team, ready to serve on the “frontline of safety” as correctional officers.

New Custodial Correctional Officers Marty Gallen, Tessa Martin, Tracey Freeman, Joshua Smith, Elijah Dicks, Ryan Footer, Nathan Hare, Justin Waples, Emily Smith recently spent 10 weeks learning the ropes at the prison before graduating.

The officers were sworn into their new roles at a recent graduation ceremony and are now working with hundreds of inmates to help rehabilitate and educate them before they head back into society.

Officer Tracey Freeman isn’t a stranger to correctional services, beginning her career in Western Aus-

tralia before moving back home to the Far North. In the lead-up to her new role, she underwent a series of assignments to prepare for what happens within the prison’s walls.

“There was a lot of work on policies, acts and regulation as well as going through tactical responses, chemical agents and lots of communications skills,” she said.

“There was a lot to do in 10 weeks, including two weeks of placement on the ground and in the prison shadowing another officer.

“I can’t wait to be on the floor and start working and doing the best I can as a custodial correction officer.”

Acting Assistant Commissioner, Central and Northern Region Command Darryll Fleming ACM con-

gratulated the graduates who “joined the forward-thinking agency at an exciting time of transformation and growth”.

“Queensland Corrective Services is an essential part of our criminal justice system, delivering innovative, effective, evidence-based correctional services which contribute to a safer Queensland,” he said.

“Correctional officers make public safety the priority every day, striving to ensure prisoners and offenders are less likely to return to crime.

“Every interaction they have is an opportunity to address offending behaviour and to improve the vocational and life skills of prisoners, assisting in their rehabilitation and reintegration back into the community.”

A NEW partnership between CQUniversity and Tablelands Regional Council will see the establishment of a new regional outreach connection program to provide more communities in the with greater access to education and training.

The pilot program aims to engage more people in regional areas in vocational and higher education programs, with an aim to help secure and retain future workforces in the regions.

The program pilot will focus on healthcare training due to the ongoing need for regional communities to attract more skilled professionals.

It will then be evaluated by the university, the council, and industry and community representatives to assess community satisfaction and identify other priority training and education disciplines.

As part of the program, representatives from CQUniversity’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences will make regular visits to the Tablelands to provide regular in-person guidance and academic support to current and prospective students.

Program Leader and Nursing Lecturer from CQUniversity, Associate Professor Pauline Calleja said the program aimed to provide a personalised connection between the university and students studying online.

“Through this program we will be connecting students with the university and endeavouring to take the distance out of distance learning,” she said.

“As well as supporting current students in the region, prospective students will also be able to reach out

to us to discuss their career options in the health sector and seek guidance on the study and career pathways available to them.

“We will meet with any community members interested in study or research and provide high personalised support to existing students studying at all levels.

“We are interested in any input from community about our university and courses that we can bring to improve access to education and research opportunities to the regions.”

Professor Calleja said this approach was in line CQUniversity’s continued growth in the Cairns and Far North region which sought to support the development of highlyskilled workforces.

“By delivering this model of service close to home we can help more students to access vocational and higher education and help to remove the need for people to leave their communities in order to gain a qualification,” she said.

Tablelands Mayor Rod Marti said council was committed to providing the local community with greater access to education and to ensuring that locals had opportunities to gain skills so they could contribute to a strong regional workforce.

Professor Calleja and Associate Lecturer Nicole Jensen will be visiting the Tablelands throughout the remainder of the year (during the university’s term time) until the first week of October.

In the coming months, they will be at the Atherton Library on 25 July and on 1, 15 and 29 August, at the Ravenshoe Library on 8 August, and the Herberton Library on 22 August.

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Farmer’s new focus on sheep breeding and soil health TOPAZ’S Kerry Kelly is one of several farmers in the region who have decided to breed sheep in a break with tradition for the Far North.

The Kelly family branched into sheep farming six years ago, buying five Australian White ewes and a ram, and they’ve since built the herd up to 30 breeding ewes which roam the paddocks alongside cattle.

Marketed as “the wagyu of the sheep world”, Australian Whites were developed from four breeds of sheep to be a self-replacing, low maintenance breed that is adaptable to both cold and hot climates and has meat known for the low melting point of its fat.

Nowhere has their adaptability to rain been quite so well tested as in Topaz.

“Because of the amount of rain and wet ground here we need to keep a good eye of their feet, and to clip their hooves twice a year,’’ Ms Kelly said.

“We also need to be careful about worms, so we have six sheep paddocks and we rotate our sheep around them.”

She said there had been interest from others since her Australian Whites became the first sheep to be exhibited at the Malanda Show last year.

She brought sheep to the show again this year, including newly-born twins.

“I sell to abattoirs and individuals for eating and breeding. Most of our ewes are due to lamb in the next month or so. It’ll be 12 weeks before I wean them. In September or October, we’ll have lambs for sale again.

“There are quite a few other farms with small flocks – from Ravenshoe to Julatten and Eacham.

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Break from tradition: Kerry Kelly is farming sheep at Topaz on the Atherton Tablelands.

“You’ve got to put some effort in to make it work up here but it’s worth it.”

To increase and improve her flock, Kerry’s current focus is the land beneath their hooves. Hers is one of 10 farming families – ranging from graziers and cane growers to tropical fruit farmers – in the latest “Digging Deeper” soil health program run by Terrain NRM as a free mentoring program.

Funded by the Australian Government, it includes a soil test, workshops on soil science and soil test interpretation, farm visits by the group and oneon-one farm management guidance over a six-month period.

“We want more pasture diversity, and improving the pastures starts with the soil,’’ Ms Kelly said.

“I hadn’t tested soil on the farm before and soil chemistry wasn’t something I knew a lot about. Now that we’ve discovered our soils are too acidic, we are applying lime. And I’ll be testing and assessing the soil on a

six-monthly or yearly basis.

“I’ll also be working on getting a greater diversity of plants into our pastures.

“Understanding soil testing has been a real benefit. It's great to have a baseline and be able to see the improvements.”

Terrain NRM’s Sally Fields said participants in this year’s program had come from the Tully, Atherton Tablelands and Cairns regions, with produce ranging from the more traditional cane and cattle to fish, achacha and sheep.

“The common ground here is the soil. It has been great to see landholders getting fired-up to build up their soil structure, and to help them gain a deeper understanding of exactly why they would want to do this,’’ she said.

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NEW data has revealed that more than 200 indigenous people in Mareeba have been caught up in the collapse of the funeral fund, Youpla (ACBF).

The fund has gone into liquidation and is the subject of legal action by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) amidst calls for the Federal Government to step in to assist those who have been affected.

Mob Strong Debt Help financial counsellor Bettina Cooper said the collapse of the fund had left many out of pocket with no way of recovering the money they had invested which would have been used to pay for funeral costs.

“The collapse of the funeral fund Youpla (ACBF) is having a devastating cultural and financial impact on First Nations communities across Australia,” Ms Cooper said.

“Youpla targeted people who were doing the right thing by trying to ease the financial burden on their families when they passed. Instead, these families are in a state of deep despair, facing financial and cultural crisis.”

New data released by Youpla’s liquidators, SV Partners, on 5 July shows that Mareeba is seventh on the list for the number of people affected in different communities throughout Australia.

The data shows that a minimum of 20,000 people across Australia were affected by Youpla, including nearly 10,000 from Queensland, over 8,000 from New South Wales and over 1,000 from Victoria.

There are over 40 postcodes in Australia with 50 or more people

affected by the collapse of the fund, but Yarrabah was hit the hardest, with 786 people affected by Youpla in a town with only 525 homes.

Yarrabah resident Agnes Neal held a policy from 2006 until the fund’s sudden liquidation earlier this year.

“I feel betrayed. It’s left me traumatised, angry and stressed.

I’m stressed and wondering where am I going to go from here? We need the Federal Government to step in,” Ms Neal said.

The Save Sorry Business coalition is calling on the Federal Government to urgently assist people caught in the collapse of Youpla.

“It’s time for the new Federal Government to get up, stand up and show up for First Nations peoples,” Ms Cooper said.

“Elders are being left in morgues as the money their families were relying on to pay for Sorry Business disappeared overnight.

“The new Federal Government has an opportunity to show its commitment to improving the wellbeing of First Nation peoples.

“We are calling on the Federal Government to compensate all current and former customers of Youpla.

“Federal government action will help prevent further intergenerational harm and debt.

“Delay in any government response leaves families vulnerable to predatory lenders having no choice but to take out loans with high fees and charges to meet the cultural obligations of Sorry Business.

“This is expanding the gap rather than closing it,” she added.

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Mural wows judges at national competition

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A STUNNING new mural at one of the region’s most popular tourist spots has been recognised on the national stage, with the hand-painted artwork winning a gold award at the 2022 National Sign & Graphics Awards.

The Emerald Creek Ice Creamery recently underwent a brand facelift with the help of Leo Schoepflin Design and Atherton business Signhub was contracted to install the new signage including the mural.

The mural was done by Signhub signwriter Andy Lowe and apprentice Mia Caulfield and covers the entire back wall of the shop with beautiful, vibrant, hand-painted images of ice creams, sundaes and ice cream ingredients.

It was entered into the traditional signcraft skills/airbrushing or handpainted murals category and won gold. Mr Lowe also entered a design he did for the Cool Moon Motel in Ravenshoe while he was freelancing last year and took out silver.

Signhub entered three of their works into this year’s awards including the new entrance signs for Tablelands Regional Council, the Under Blue Skies Bookshop in Mareeba and the ice creamery.

Mr Lowe said while hand-painting the mural was time consuming, the result was more pleasing to the eye and environmentally friendly.

“There is a number of different ways this could have been done, this way gives you the most authentic look and it also means that kids can’t get here and pick away and pulls things off – it will last a lot longer,” Mr Lowe said.

“The most important thing about this mural is that it is green and environmentally friendly, what we are

Signhub Atherton owner Bob Ramsay with signwriter apprentice Mia Caulfield and signwriter Andy Lowe in front of the award-winning mural at the Emerald Creek Ice Creamery.

trying to do as a company is promote more of this kind of work.

“If this was a digital print job it would have been up in a day.”

Mr Lowe and Ms Caulfield spent a working week at the ice creamery doing the mural, applying several coats

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of paint and meticulously going over their work.

Mr Lowe believes the detail and time that went into the mural including the fastidious brush work, won the judges over.

“It is a great pat on the back for the

whole team and it is a good thing to bring across our point of difference,” he said.

“With this sort of line work, both sides of your brush are the line so there is a lot more to this job plus everything had to be second or third

coated.”

Despite the amount of effort, Mr Lowe and Signhub owner Bob Ramsay worked hard to find the right sweet spot between quality work and cost effectiveness for both Signhub and their customer.

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Laura rangers awarded for work on land

Laura Rangers Robert Ross and Samantha Lowdown preparing a filtered nutrient water sample for laboratory analysis.

INDIGENOUS rangers in Laura have been recognised for their efforts in preserving country and culture in the region, being named finalists for the 2022 National KPMG Indigenous Land Management Awards.

The awards acknowledge outstanding Indigenous community groups or individuals that are working towards improving land and/or sea use and/or enhancing or protecting an area on behalf of the community.

Guided by community elders, the Laura Indigenous Land and Sea Rangers have undertaken on-ground works to protect country and culture in the Quinkan Country National Heritage area since 2010.

Their work includes developing conservation management plans to better understand how the estimated 10,000 rock art sites surrounding the Laura township connect within the landscape.

Landcare Australia CEO Dr Shane Norrish applauded the fantastic work of the finalists, saying it highlighted the vast range of environmental and sustainability projects being undertaken by First Nations individuals and groups.

“First Nations peoples were the

first land carers and are the custodians of a knowledge system that has developed over 40,000 years,” Dr Norrish said.

“Their leadership and expertise are critical for improving land management to provide both ecological and agricultural benefits.

“This year’s finalists showcase the diversity of work being done by Indigenous land and sea managers across Australia.

“The success of their projects demonstrates the ongoing importance of building relationships, sharing knowledge and collaborating to address Australia’s greatest ecological pressures.”

A proud supporter of Indigenousled landcare initiatives, KPMG Australia National chairman Alison

Kitchen said the award provided a much-needed platform to celebrate Indigenous landcare excellence.

“This award ensures First Nations leaders in landcare continue to get the national recognition they deserve,” Ms Kitchen said.

“Celebrating First Nations champions through the National KPMG Indigenous Land Management Award produces a positive ripple effect by enhancing a broader understanding the importance of caring for country and promoting positive role models for a future generation of land carers.”

Trailblazers in cultural land management from across Australia will come together for the winner’s announcement at the awards on 24 August.

Finding loved ones past MORE than 30 visitors, volunteers and history buffs attended the Mareeba Pioneer Cemetery on Costin Street this month in an attempt to seek answers to where some of town’s pioneers are laid to rest.

Most of the visitors were descendants of many Mareeba pioneers who forged the foundations of the town and are buried at the historical cemetery.

The all-day event organised via the Mareeba History Facebook page, invited people to attend the cemetery to see if any unmarked graves could be located for their descendants.

Throughout the day, much cross referencing, inspections of marked graves and working out the methods of the many different sequences of how the plots were numbered identified 14 unmarked graves.

Event volunteer organiser Michael Musumeci said he was surprised at how many people turned out to find the graves of their relatives.

“We were quite astounded how many good folk arrived, keeping our volunteers quite busy, in locating these unmarked graves of their loved ones,” he said.

“Our Pioneer Cemetery is rich with history, and deserves so much respect.

“This cemetery alone is an encyclopaedia of Mareeba history – from our first pioneers, to World War I and II Anzacs, including many immigrants who made Mareeba home, the cemetery is rich with history, tragedy and folk who paved the way for our township and district.

“It truly deserves so much more and it would be great if the cemetery had a serious upgrade on presentation alone.”

Mr Musumeci said volunteers were quite successful in locating a number of unmarked plots.

“But sadly we also couldn’t locate a small number. We wished we could have answered every unsolved enquiry,” he said.

“If anyone within the district has any added records of the cemetery, in particular plot numbers and burial sequences, please make contact on our Facebook page.

“Over the years sadly many of the steel plot numbered markers have been removed and bunched up under trees or placed on other graves.

“This has also confused the issue but with sound research from many of our great members and the added help and support of our volunteers, we can solve many of these issues.

“We hope to organise another open day event to our members just like this successful one, so more families who are wanting to locate unmarked graves can attend.”

Currently, people on community service orders from the courts are cleaning up the many overgrown graves and keeping the grass well mowed.

“It’s great to see that this community service embodies the community spirit and respect, and all involved should be commended for their efforts,” Mr Musumeci said.

Anyone who is interested in history or the cemetery, can keep up to date by joining the Mareeba History Facebook page which has more than 6800 members.

“Through the page, we share our diverse history, unite old friendships and enrich our Mareeba history in every effort for our future generations to honour, remember and never forget,” Mr Musumeci said.

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Apels Solicitors and Notary are very pleased to welcome a new member to their team, Wendy De Bruyn.

Originally from South Africa, Wendy has been a practicing solicitor for the past 6 years. She attained her Bachelor of Law at the University of South Africa and was later granted the right of appearance in the High Court of South Africa.

Before moving to Australia, Wendy was Senior Associate in a leading development and conveyancing firm, working with the operation of trusts, companies, commercial and residential law fields as well as notarial bonds and sectional title development.

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Fluent in both English and Afrikaans, and conversant with South African laws, Wendy will be able to provide expert support to our growing local South African community.

Since moving to Australia Wendy has fallen in love with the Tablelands and our community.

She has discovered the great quality of coffee our local farmers produce boasting that “Aussie made coffees are the best”, whilst regularly spending her weekends hiking through the gorgeous surroundings of Mareeba and its neighbouring towns.

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Mackenzie Porter, Aurelle Brunjes and Amy Sheppard have been announced in the final line-up for Savannah In The Round this October in Mareeba.

Final line up set for music festival WITH less than three months to go, Savannah in the Round has announced the final artists that will grace the stage when it comes to Mareeba on September 30 for three days of live music, entertainment and fun fair activities.

Joining headline act and global superstar Brad Paisley and a host of other well-known names will be country music star Mackenzie Porter and Aussie pop diva Amy Sheppard.

Born in Canada and based in

Nashville, Mackenzie will join the Savannah family and come to Australia for her first tour down under.

Savannah in the Round 2022 also welcomes raconteur, troubadour, balladeer and poet, Mick Thomas' Roving Commission.

The additions don't end there, with rising country music star Amy Sheppard joining the fray.

Best known as co-lead singer of Australian pop megastars “Sheppard”, Amy recently made her foray

into the country music world with her first solo song “Nothing But Wild” back in April, blowing audiences away.

Beloved FNQ indigenous outfit Black Image Band have also joined the bill, alongside local independent country singer Aurelle Brunjes, foot stomping country-blues artist Big Pups, Tropical North Queensland artist Yazmindi, and the return of 2021 festival highlight, the Al Boulton Band.

The new additions to Savannah in the Round sit alongside an already massive line-up including the inimitable Jon Stevens, iconic folksters The Waifs, rock legend Tex Perkins performing his critically acclaimed show “The Man in Black”, Aussie rock idol Shannon Noll, homegrown country boy Adam Brand, and “Absolutely Everybody's” favourite popstar Vanessa Amorosi.

Then there’s classic Aussie rockers like Richard Clapton, Ross Wil-

son, The Black Sorrows and more, alongside all the country hitmakers of the moment like McAlister Kemp, Rachael Fahim, Darlinghurst, Southbound, James Johnston, Kirsty Lee Akers, The Buckleys and Blake O’Connor.

Savannah in the Round will again descend on the Mareeba Rodeo Arena from 30 September to 2 October for three days.

Tickets are on sale now at www. savannahintheround.com.au

Get drawn to the wild AWARD-winning wildlife artist Pete Marshall will host a workshop at Tableland Regional Gallery next month, coinciding with her exhibition “Drawn to the Wild and Inspired by Nature”.

The workshop for beginner and intermediate adult artists will be held on Saturday 27 August and will use dry media, with wildlife and domestic animals as the subjects.

Pete will have a mixed media show in our gallery inspired by her love of wildlife, travels around Australia, and from wild places and conservation projects she has visited around the world.

Dr Marshall is looking forward to the opportunity to share her skills and experience with the Tableland community.

The exhibition will be on display between 23 August to 24 September.

“It features wildlife of Tropical North Queensland together with some of my big cat and rural favourites,” he said.

“I’m keen to meet aspiring and established artists at the exhibition opening at 5pm on Friday 26 August.”

The cost of the workshop on 27 August, is $55, which includes materials. Book by going to tablelandsregional-

One of Pete Marshall’s artworks that will showcased at the “Drawn to the Wild and Inspired by Nature” exhibition.

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World-renowned comedian Joe Avati will bring his unique style of comedy to the Far North next month as part of the Cairns Italian Festival.

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Joe to bring laughter to Italian Festival ONE of the best comedians in Australia and known throughout the world for his unique brand of comedy, Joe Avati is set to bring a lot of laughs to the Cairns Italian Festival when he performs two shows next month.

Described as Australia’s answer to Seinfeld, Joe is celebrating 25 years of performing comedy through a brand new show, Live 25, which will include a whole set of funny stories to engage audiences.

After surviving the world’s longest lockdown in Melbourne, Joe is bursting with new material which he has been performing to audiences in Canada and the United States.

On 6-7 August, Joe will perform at Brothers Leagues Club in Cairns as part of the 10day Cairns Italian Festival program.

A second-generation Italian born and bred in Australia, Joe has become a firm fixture on the Australian comedy circuit with a unique style.

He is the world’s number one selling bilingual comedian. His massive cult following sees him crisscross the globe performing his unique brand of comedy (performing in both English and Italian) on both sides of the Atlantic where he sells out in the United Kingdom, the US and Canada where he enjoys rock star status.

Joe prides himself on creating clean comedy that is suitable for all ages and audiences and his success has been attributed to his inimitable style of telling stories and being able to extract from everyday situations a raucous laughter from any attentive audience with his observations.

He also has that unique ability to be able to say the things that everyone thinks but that no one articulates in their everyday speak.

Joe has been dubbed “the biggest comedian you’ve never heard of”, cleverly staying under the radar and sidestepping the limelight, but at the same time, he has managed to be one of the biggest draw cards in comedy around the world today.

He has the ability to make people feel an instant affiliation with him, he makes them feel proud of their heritage and he made being Italian cool again.

Many leaders in the world’s large Italian community have credited Joe as helping reignite the passion of being Italian.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see this world-renowned comic next month as part of the inaugural Cairns Italian Festival. Tickets can be purchased for the two shows at Brothers Leagues Club by going to www.cairnsitalianfestival.com.au

Whitlams return with country rock THE Whitlams has come out of Covid times with a brand new alt-country subsidiary.

The Black Stump band formed in recording sessions in mid-2021, where they cut tracks that veered from campfire intimacy to rollicking country rock.

They had such a good time that they decided to take the act on the road.

The Whitlams' alt-country offshoot, which will perform at Tanks Arts Centre on 30 July, sees Tim Freedman and drummer Terepai Richmond joined by an A-Team of country musicians.

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The Whitlams Black Stump Band will perform in Cairns on 30 July.

The band has 55 Golden Guitar Awards and 10 ARIA Awards between them, with two CMAA Producers of the Year - Rod McCormack and Matt Fell - joined by Ollie Thorpe on pedal steel.

This exciting new line up reconstructs The Whitlams' staples like “No Aphrodisiac”, “Blow Up the Pokies” and “You Sound Like Louis Burdett”, plays some new originals and pulls out a batch of surprising Ameri-

cana from Neil Young to Lyle Lovett.

The latest single “The Day John Sattler Broke His Jaw” is all over country radio. Rhythms Magazine said the track was “the best Australian song you’ve never heard. Until now. The Whitlams’ country version is a revelation”.

The Whitlams Black Stump Band will perform on 30 July at Tanks Arts Centre. To book, go to www.ticketlink.com.au

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ENTERTAINMENT Movies at Majestic just got better

Ready for Eureka big weekend JUST weeks after the highly successful Mareeba Rodeo, cowboys and cowgirls will be dusting off their hats and boots once again in preparation for this weekend’s Eureka Creek Campdraft, Rodeo and Races weekend extravaganza.

Kicking off tomorrow bright and early from 7am, the weekend’s festivities will run until Sunday, with camping and live entertainment available all weekend.

There will be tens of thousands of dollars in prizemoney up for grabs in the different events including $50,000 for the Eureka Creek Maiden Draft, $10,000 for the QLD Rural & CPC Open Draft, $6000 to be split in the Novice Draft and $1500 for the Roberts Family Restricted Ladies Draft.

Event organiser Tammy Sivyer said the committee was excited and ready to welcome thousands of people through the gates this weekend.

“Our event is still a bit old school and it had a number of different events, it has your campdrafting, cutting, old style bush races, fashions on

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The incredible action drama, TOP GUN MAVERICK, with Tom Cruise in the lead role is back by popular demand – so there's one final opportunity to see this incredible movie.

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It will be all action this weekend as the Eureka Creek Campdraft, Rodeo and Races weekend kicks off tomorrow. PHOTO BY PETER ROY PHOTOGRAPHY.

the field and not just ABCRA rodeo events,” she said.

“We do really try to plug it as a family friendly four-day event of camping and entertainment.

“It is where the young ringers can come in and have a crack at winning some trophies, buckles and prizemoney.”

Friday night events will deliver plenty of entertainment for the crowd, with bullock, steer and ladies bullock riding and chute bulldogging, before heading into Saturday night’s ABCRA affiliated events.

Patrons will trade their rodeo outfits for something more fashionable on Saturday as they head out to the track for the races and fashions on the field competition.

On Saturday night, patrons will be treated to an amazing display of bull riding with some of the best riders in the country travelling to compete across junior, novice and open categories alongside barrel racing.

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FNQ Growers president Joe Moro said he hoped the field day, which is being held at the Mareeba Turf Club on 29 July and will showcase a wide range of industries and their peak body representatives, would give growers some new direction and new ideas going forward.

“Cost issues have been really biting for growers, as increased supermarket prices aren't necessarily being passed on to producers. Fertiliser and fuel costs in particular, combined with concerns over the varroa mite outbreak and the threat of Foot and Mouth disease, have confidence at a bit of a low point right now,” Mr Moro said.

“Hopefully getting together with fellow growers, hearing about new developments within their industry and just letting their hair down at the free barbecue afterwards will be beneficial to all our farmers.” he said.

With a research and development focus, the field day presents an opportunity for new, current and potential growers to meet and network with the people behind their industries.

The recently elected CEO of Queensland Farmers Federation and previous Sunwater board director, Jo Sheppard, will be furthering discussions on the realities of carbon as another income stream for farmers.

CEO’s from Hort Innovations, the grower-owned, research and development corporation representing 37 of Australia's horticultural industries and the advocacy group for fruit, vegetable and nut growers, Growcom, will be there to update farmers on recent developments.

“Four years ago, we ran the day as an ‘Efficiency Forum’ and plan to present it in its new form every two years, as a way of bringing a wide range of na-

tional peak body representatives, farming and allied industries together,” Mr Moro said.

Field day guest speaker and Mareeba mango grower for the last 35 years, John Nucifora, will cover industry topics such as regional production, the lack of young farmers coming through the ranks and the need to re-enter the export arena.

“Mareeba grows around a quarter of Australia's mangoes and before Covid, we were exporting a million trays of fruit a year into China. Mango growing is not for the feint-hearted, you have to wear a lot of costs and need to be very vigilant to produce quality fruit,” Mr Nucifora warned.

After a “pretty ordinary year,” North Queensland director of Avocadoes Australia and Atherton avocado grower since 1978, Jim Koci, will also be focusing on talking to growers about creating export opportunities to boost returns on their beleaguered crop.

“A disrupted economy, oversupply issues and below average weather at the start of the Hass harvest have knocked us around a bit,” Mr Koci said.

“Prices are awful right now, but we have been growing avocadoes for 35 years and when you have a tree crop, you have it for life. Exporting is not the perfect solution, but we don't have a lot of other options at the moment.

“International quarantine protocols around fruit fly means we can only supply to non-protocol countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Japan, China and Thailand are off the export table for Australia.

“We are competing against New Zealand, Chile, Peru and Mexico for markets. Mexico produces two million ton of mangoes a year, compared to Australia's 70,000 ton capacity and they export directly into Japan, Korea

and China.

“We have done a lot of work with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry developing protocols to manage fruit fly and get it through the system, but the export freight system out of Cairns has been built around high value products like prawns and crayfish, making it too expensive for fruit growers.

“Cheaper freight alternatives are available out of Sydney, but the Cairns to Sydney freight component has to be factored in and using Sydney as a depot increases the food miles of our product, detracting from its "fresher on the shelves" advantage over Mexican and South American product.

“As the North Queensland and Bundaberg avocado season wraps up and we have less coming through from other states, the prices should pick up a bit, depending on the Western Australian volume. But next February, the problem will return with the new harvest and I am keen to get as many growers' views as possible during the field day.”

Citrus Australia Regional Committee FNQ chair Debbie Caamano said the field day was a good chance for all growers and suppliers to get together and meet the team of Citrus Australia and other groups on the day.

Mrs Caamano and her husband Jose farm 18,000 limes and 800 pomelo which they pack themselves and send to markets in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, sending all of their second grade limes to a juice factory in summer.

The field day will kick off at 10am with the Hort Innovation Forum and there will also be a range of commercial exhibitors.

After the official opening, the event continues with guest speakers exploring grower opportunities in cotton, carbon farming and carbon trading, export and innovation.

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Foot and mouth disease fears

BY SALLY TURLEY A cattle owner herself, Travel Experience managing director Uli Lenitschek is asking travellers to avoid contact with livestock, but if they do, to declare it when returning from international travel destinations.

Advice to travellers

With Lumpy Skin Disease and Foot and Mouth Disease on Australia’s doorstep, Member for Kennedy Bob Katter sought a briefing from the Federal Department of Agriculture this week regarding biosecurity prevention efforts.

Mr Katter shared feedback from representatives of the region’s livestock industry with Minister for Agriculture and Department of Agriculture Murray Watt for consideration.

Suggestions included working with Indonesian counterparts to prioritise vaccinations in areas of high tourism; mandatory bag searches for all returning passengers; foot baths upon arrival; an updated declaration card featuring the question “Have you been in Bali in the last six months?” and an on-farm ban period of two weeks upon return from infected areas.

“I’ve spoken to graziers and industry association representatives to understand what it is that they need from government. They all agree that biosecurity efforts need to be ramped up at all airports with returning passengers from Indonesia,” he said.

“The local industry understands the impact travel bans may have on trade relations, but most were supportive of increased presence at all airports receiving passengers from Indonesia and Bali, not just at Cairns and Darwin as it is currently.”

Travel Experience Atherton and Mareeba managing director Uli Lenitschek has added her voice to the discussion, asking travellers to do the right thing on re-entry into Australia.

“While it’s probably best to avoid contact with farms whenever possible, it is important to do a few simple things before departing Bali and arriving back in Australia – have a shower, launder any clothing worn as soon as possible, blow your nose and leave your boots in Bali,” she said.

“And remember, you will not be penalised for ticking the box acknowledging contact with livestock -you will be leading the way and doing the right thing for your country.

Checking for soil doesn't take custom officers long and you will be clear in no time. Millions of Australian animals will thank you for it.”

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AS Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt held face-to-face talks with his Indonesian counterparts in Jakarta last week, the phrase “Foot and Mouth Disease” (FMD) was on the lips of every livestock farming family across Australia.

Accompanied by Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, National Farmers Federation president Fiona Simpson and other senior agricultural officials, the high-powered delegation were in Indonesia to assist our neighbour in containing the frightening, highly-contagious outbreak that has been sweeping across their country since May. Late last week, Shadow Minister for Northern Australia, Senator Susan McDonald suggested suspending Bali flights or quarantining returning passengers and sending biosecurity and veterinary staff to Bali to help administer vaccines.

Producers have every reason to be worried about FMD getting into Australia, with University of Sydney’s Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety chair Professor Michael Ward, describing it as “the most feared livestock disease in the world”.

“It can cripple the livestock sector, cause immense animal suffering, destroy farming businesses nationwide, create world food insecurity and have massive trade impacts for Australia,” he said.

“It’s difficult to put a figure on the devastation an outbreak would cause, but our government is suggesting it would be in the vicinity of $80 billion – a hard number to imagine, but a few supporting industry statistics might make it a bit easier to grasp.

“Australia currently has a beef cattle herd of around 25.2 million head – 46.6 per cent of which live in Queensland – and a dairy herd of approximately 1.5 million. We farm 66 million sheep, 2.4 million pigs and are the largest exporters (28,000 tons) of goat meat globally.”

A total of 434,000 people are employed on-farm, in processing and retail, across the red meat chain, producing 2.4 million tons of beef alone, which adds $20 billion annually to Australia's economy.

Latest available figures show that 5700 dairy farms employ 46,200 people and produce just under nine billion litres of milk each year, while $7.2 billion worth of sheep meat is grown on 17,700 Australian farms,

the pork industry produces $5.2 billion worth of product and $145.5 million worth of goat meat is exported around the world.

“Ironically, FMD does not infect humans, and meat and milk from infected livestock would be considered safe to consume, but that won't help because FMD free countries would not buy disease-comprised product from Australia for fear of importing the disease,” Professor Ward said.

“What makes FMD virus so remarkable is its environmental resistance,” he said.

“It can persist on many inanimate objects, such as equipment used with livestock, people’s clothing and shoes, on the tyres of vehicles and in livestock transport.

“It can also persist in livestock feed and livestock products, such as meat and hides.

It can even remain infectious on the hands and within noses of those in contact with infected livestock, so everything associated with infected livestock can become contaminated, giving FMD a plethora of incursion pathways.”

With the disease now in Bali, authorities are fearful it will get into Australia due to the 1.4 million Australians who visit the Indonesian destination annually, with no quarantine or RT-PCR testing required.

“All it would take is for just one of those 1.4 million tourists who had come into contact with Indonesian livestock to neglect to shower, wash their clothing and footwear, blow their nose or declare their activities and Australian agriculture could be compromised,” Professor Ward said..

“When responding to an FMD incursion in developed countries such as Australia, the goal is eradication. Based on the economic impacts of the disease, it’s less costly in the long run to eradicate than to live with the disease.

“We haven't had FMD on our doorstep since the 1980s and Australia hasn't suffered even a minor outbreak since 1872, but the world will never forget the apocalyptic images of 6.5 million cattle carcasses being burned in Britain in the 20th century's worst outbreak in 1967-68.”

He said while vaccinating susceptible livestock was one potential weapon, the vaccine would need to match closely with the strain causing FMD and it would be purely a containment exercise, necessitating all vaccinated animals to still be destroyed eventually.

“Another problem is the host range of FMD. Besides managed livestock, in Aus-

tralia FMD virus could infect feral pigs, feral goats and wild deer. If Australia’s 25 million strong feral pig population became infected, its likely we could never eradicate FMD. “Even if a country demonstrates that elimination has been successful, it still wouldn’t be able to trade again for many months, as its trading partners gradually responded. This is why it’s so important to get on top of any incursion rapidly.”

Despite the fears being expressed throughout Australia, Agforce Queensland Cattle president and fourth generation grazier, Will Wilson, is urging livestock producers to “keep calm and farm”.

A self-described optimist, Mr Wilson said there were still plenty of positives in the current situation and a panic-fuelled selling frenzy would destroy the market, causing a similar price collapse as the actual arrival of the disease would do.

“Yes, the Indonesian outbreak is concerning, but FMD has occurred around the world, most commonly in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and South America. This is nothing new, FMD has been endemic in the Philippines since 1994,” he said.

Australia's FMD outbreak risk rating was 18 per cent before the Indonesian outbreak and that number hasn't changed. Interestingly it stands well below the 42 per cent risk rating of a Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) incursion, which would wreak similar havoc and, being transmitted by biting insects, is harder to control.

“Covid, the varroa mite in honey bees and Japanese encephalitis in our pig herds have helped finetune our response systems for an FMD incursion. It is our responsibility now to update our bio-security plans to protect our businesses.”

Mr Wilson said producers’ bio-security property plans could work to their advantage, allowing them to set conditions under which people enter their property, such as a minimum of 14 days after returning from overseas.

“This should give them time to blow their nose, have a shower and wash their clothes.

Hats can be as dangerous as shoes as carriers and the disease can survive for long periods in caked on mud on shoes, even if they have been through a foot bath,” Mr Wilson said.

“Now would be a good time for people without a functioning biosecurity system to have a think about what that could cost them.”

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Timely warning for caravanners

Rotary – inspiring future leaders

BY CHANTELLE PEDERSEN Youth Director BACK in April, Rotary Mareeba sponsored my attendance at the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), a unique, week-long leadership development program held at the Capricorn Caves in Rockhampton. Before attending, all I knew was that the personal and professional development program recruits high calibre young people 18-28 with identified leadership potential to access some of Australia’s most influential and motivational speakers.

The location also clued me in that there might be some caving.

Upon arrival, the cohort of strangers were sorted into Red, Blue, Yellow and Green teams led by facilitators who were participants of previous programs. Icebreaker activities soon warmed everyone up to each other. Our first night we explored the spectacular cave system.

We spent time in ‘the Cathedral’, a space with pews where opera performers take advantage of the amazing natural acoustics. Our guide turned all the lights off, and listening to music in pitch black was an amazing phenomenon that cannot be described with words alone.

We heard from an amazing line up of speakers. Emeritus Professor Kerry Reid-Searl AM is known for her nursing education work with silicone humanistic props, ‘Mask-Ed’ and ‘Pup-Ed’ simulations. Michelle spoke about Bridging Health, an organisation founded by her husband Rico committed to improving health care in underdeveloped countries, beginning with Tanna Island, Vanuatu. Anton Guinea, an entrepreneur, speaker, bestselling author, and founder of The Guinea Group of Companies reminded us that the answer to every question is no until you ask. Tot Moran, Rotarian and expert debater taught us about the valuable skill of public speaking, debate procedure and how approaching tasks logically and sequentially can make meetings meaningful.

We were pushed out of our comfort zone in the pursuit of growth, group development and leadership skills through a variety of physical, social and mental activities. By day two we were already putting our teamwork into practise on the high ropes course, trusting in our partners to hold our weight so we wouldn't fall.

Earlier in the week when we heard from Tot, we learned that we would be debating to a live audience of Rotarians, friends and family. With little time to prepare and one practise session, we were nervous. However, with our newfound courage from facing fears and the support of our peers, we found stepping up to

the challenge of public speaking very rewarding.

Throughout the RYLA week a number of activities that raise money for charity were undertaken, with participants responsible for selecting a charity to donate to. This year $558.30 was raised and donated to FNQ Foster Farms Inc. (FFF), a passion project close to my heart.

Suggestions for larger, well-established charities such as the Rotary Foundation, Fred Hollows and Make a Wish had been thrown into the mix. Before the vote, fellow participant Vy spoke to the group about how meaningful a donation like this would be to a smaller charity.

I believe this was a huge contributing factor to the vote going in FFF’s favour and a great example of the First Follower, a principle we had learned about in an earlier session. Until the first person takes action on another person's idea, the individual is just a lone nut dancing on a hill.

The whole week was an exercise in letting go of control. We learned that we were intentionally exposed to uncomfortable situations, such as no device access from 7am to 10pm, early morning starts, squeaky bunk beds and conversations where we had to allow ourselves to be vulnerable. The idea was that growth comes from discomfort. We also discovered that each of the sessions aligned with one of Tuckman’s Stages of Group Development – Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Adjourning.

I’ve made lifelong friends and returned a different person to the one who signed up for the experience, and I couldn’t be more grateful to Rotary Mareeba for sponsoring me, and the organisers who make the program possible. I encourage anyone wanting to unlock their own potential to consider applying.

Applications are now open for 2023. Contact ryla@rotary9560.org for more information.

Mareeba Rotarians meet fortnightly from 6.30pm on Wednesdays at Mareeba Leagues Club. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. If you are interested in becoming a member of Mareeba Rotary, email Rotarymareeba@gmail.com

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

By Kerri Redding The theme was ‘abstract’. My photo of the reflections of our pool fence and garden was chosen this week.

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Senior Constable Aleda Day talking with caravanners about towing capacity.

AS the rest of the country feels the increasing cold weather, the north is experiencing an influx of motorhomes and caravanners, who are taking advantage of our fabulous weather.

This Thursday, “grey nomads” will roll into Mareeba to attend the annual Christmas in July festivities held at Davies Park. With between 250-500 nomads expected to attend, swelling the already large number of visitors to the area, it is timely to remind all motorists to be patient and drive to road conditions.

Almost half of all crashes in 2020 and 2021 involving a vehicle towing a caravan and deemed to be at fault were caused by either the caravan or tow vehicle losing control. Knowing the limits of your vehicle is important. It can have real consequences for you, your passengers and other road users.

In the Far North, it is common to have to drive on dirt roads or roads that are smaller in width, making it more difficult when towing a caravan or camper.

Senior Constable Aleda Day of Crime Prevention Tablelands said a common mistake drivers made was not knowing how much they could tow.

“We often see vehicle manufacturers advertise a certain towing capacity for their vehicles and this can give drivers a false sense of security,” Senior Constable Day said.

“Just because a vehicle manufacturer states a vehicle can tow 3.5 tonne, it does not necessarily mean that the vehicle, fully loaded with passengers, fuel and luggage, can still tow 3.5 tonne.”

She said it was important to remember that weights often included a fully fuelled car, passengers and a fully loaded caravan, as well as extras on the vehicle such as bull bars, roof racks and aftermarket tyres.

“These can add up quickly and easily push your load over the weight limit for your vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) or your combination’s Gross Combination Mass (GCM),” Snr Const Day said.

“When this happens, the consequences can be serious for you, your passengers, your caravan, and other road users. When travelling with a poorly distributed load, your caravan may begin to sway or ‘snake’ which can lead to a crash.”

If faced with this, it is important for drivers to:  Remain calm. Do not panic. Do not accelerate and avoid the urge to apply the towing vehicle’s brakes.  Don’t stab at the tow vehicle’s brakes and don’t try to control the sway by steering into it.

 Keep the steering wheel pointed straight ahead as much as possible.  If the trailer is fitted with electronic brakes, activate them manually using the override feature.  Gradually release the accelerator and reduce speed until the swaying stops.  Once the vehicle has regained stability, slow right down and pull off the road at the first safe opportunity.  When safe to do so, check your load is distributed correctly and your tyre pressure is correct before you start driving again.

Apart from your normal driving responsibilities, towing requires a greater degree of knowledge and skill than normal driving.

Snr Const Day said the additional weight of a caravan or trailer could have a significant impact on the way a vehicle handles on the road.

“Towing is very different to everyday driving, and it requires additional driving skills and safety precautions,” she said.

“Cornering and the braking performance of vehicles are affected when towing.

“As a driver, you have a legal responsibility to ensure the towing vehicle, trailer and its load meet all legal and safety requirements.”

Police commonly see crashes occur when a caravan overtakes, merges or changes lane and clips the front of a car travelling behind it.

“Being aware of the length of your trailer is important. This includes having additional mirrors to see the full length of your car and trailer so crashes like these don’t occur,” Snr Const Day said.

“Drivers must be able to see down the full length of their vehicle and caravan. Simply having a camera on the rear of the caravan is not sufficient and may result in enforcement action being taken.

“It is suggested that before heading out on the road and towing a caravan, drivers should consider undertaking a towing course which are offered by various agencies.”

Given the amount of caravan crashes recently, police and state roads authorities will be clamping down on overweight trailers and ignorance will not be an excuse.

Snr Const Day said all drivers, including those towing caravans or campers, needed to understand the law and take responsibility for their actions.

“If you are unsure of how much your caravan and car weigh, drop into a weighing specialist and have it weighed correctly or drop into one of the free caravan weights days being held around the far north in the coming months,” she said.

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Family home on 3/4 acre Located at the end of a close with only one neighbour, this property combines warmth and character with beautiful views.

Being a high set house allows plenty of extra room for storage if required.

The block itself has a nice balance of lawn combined with established gardens and trees line the boundary giving privacy from the road.

Key features: • 13 Solar panels with 4.16kW inverter • Biocycle wastewater treatment system • Fully screened • Ceiling fans throughout • Bore & rainwater with pressure pump • Gas hot water • Close to local primary school Located 35 mins from Port Douglas and less than 90 mins from Cairns international airport, you can enjoy the fantastic nature and lifestyle on offer in Far North Queensland.

ENTERING via the front door a spacious sunroom welcomes you. The hub of the home is open and airy with high ceilings above and hardwood floors under foot which add to the rustic charm.

Open plan living connects the spacious lounge with the dining area and through to the kitchen where the timber theme continues with the benchtops and cabinetry.

All three bedrooms are well sized with large windows allowing daylight to fill them - the master also features a built-in wardrobe with mirror doors. The bathroom has tiled floor and linen cupboard for convenience.

At the rear of the home is a large, covered timber deck – the perfect place to soak up the mountain views and relax be it morning, noon or night.

Stairs at the side of the deck take you down below the house where laundry and additional toilet are located.

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16 Button Close, JULATTEN $399,000 EXCLUSIVE to Alex Payne LJ HOOKER Atherton 0409 328 153

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MALANDA: 2 Figtree Close • House and 2 bay powered shed on 3,689m2 block minutes from Malanda • Enjoy space, privacy and access to a creek flowing through the property • Large timber deck • Stone floor in dining area, hardwood floors in the living area and kitchen

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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

Call exclusive agent Alex Payne today on 0409 328 153 for more information.

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HERBERTON: 20 Perkins Street • Situated on a 734m2 block in a prime location, just down from the main street • Charming 1930’s Queenslander style home • Timber flooring throughout the living areas • Covered patio in the back

NEW PRICE: Low $200,000s

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Malanda SECLUDED, PRIVATE SETTING NEAR LAKE EACHAM

IDEALLY located on Janda street only minutes from schools and the Main Street of Atherton, this home has a lovely outlook from the back garden which is hard to find in town living.

This modern home is neat and tidy and offers a neutral colour palette which is very pleasing and will make it easy to turn this house into your next home.

This home features the following: • Open plan kitchen, living and dining area fully tiled and airconditioned and has been privately positioned to admire the serenity of the back yard and outdoor living area.

• Modern Kitchen with a large corner pantry, gas cookJeanette Suffield 0407 745 748

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top, wall oven, dishwasher and large fridge space.

• Generous sized airconditioned master bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite. Privately located at the back of the home with direct access to the patio.

• 2 more spacious bedrooms with built in robes.

• An internal laundry conveniently located beside the kitchen and features a built in linen cupboard with direct external access. There is also a generous sized linen cupboard nearby the main bathroom.

• Main bathroom has a bathtub and walk in shower and there is also a separate powder room and toilet.

• Double garage which is

all masonry block and has a remote controlled panel lift door.

• The outdoor patio is fully tiled and the slight elevation means you get mountain glimpses and a feeling of spaciousness.

• 9m x 3m Shed which has a sliding door and little patio area off the rear, windows with security screen and a roller door access on the front.

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• The yard is fully fenced and has plenty of fruit trees, a built in Vege patch and a garden shed.

• The home features also include security screens throughout and gas hot water.

For further information or to arrange an inspection call Elders agent Michelle Raso on 0428 116 136 or inspect at the open homes.

28 Janda Street, ATHERTON Offers Over $500,000 Michelle Raso Elders Real Estate Malanda 0428 116 136

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SITUATED in a lovely area of Atherton sits this inviting home, set on the high side of the street to capture the views.

Little bits of charm are sprinkled throughout the home including; polished timber floors in the living as well as timber fret work in the kitchen and dining.

The tiled kitchen has ample space and you are able to enjoy the stunning views from the window. Open in layout this space flows freely onto the spacious dining area.

High ceilings in the lounge room as well as French doors opening out onto the decks means you can really

make the most of the indoor to outdoor living.

There are 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-ins and the main features a WIR as well as entry to the bathroom and its own private access to the 2nd deck.

The WIR is ready and waiting to be transformed into an ensuite, with plumbing already installed underneath the flooring.

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give you a nice peaceful outlook and because this home is set on a corner block it gives you dual street access, with a double carport on one side.

Contact Exclusive agent Suzey Whitby at Ray White Atherton today on 0438 090 306 or 4091 7111 for further information. www. raywhiteruralatherton. com.au/L19027938

ATHERTON Offers Over $468,000 EXCLUSIVE to Suzey Whitby Ray White Atherton 0438 090 306 or 4091 7111

A home of warmth and character

FILLED with personality, this 1920’s classic has been beautifully updated presenting a crisp bright interior with abundant modern day living and comfort.

Features Include;  3 generous sized bedrooms all with built in robes, 2 bedrooms have direct access to the front veranda  O ff i c e / m u l t i p u r p o s e space  Open plan living with a cosy fireplace  Commercial style kitchen with a walk-in pantry and

large gas stove  Beautiful high ceilings, tongue n groove walls and polished timber floors throughout  Main bathroom/laundry with a claw bathtub, toilet, separate shower, laundry tub, and linen cupboard.  Full length veranda’s front and back – enjoy beautiful views & cool breezes!  2nd toilet & hand basin on the back veranda  Under house lockable storage space with a sink  1 bay carport attached

to the side of home  Large lockable powered shed with a storage room  Gazebo - Perfect place to sit and enjoy your private garden  Well-maintained irrigated gardens  Fully fenced 1,012m2 Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

allotment with vehicle side access to the shed  Ideally located within walking distance to Herberton Town Centre The current owner has taken great pride in preserving and enhancing the classic beauty of this home and has created something incredibly special for the new owner to enjoy.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, call sole marketing agent Raquel at Sommerset Realty on 0408 983 879.

19 Broadway, HERBERTON $400,000 EXCLUSIVE to Raquel Cunzolo Sommerset Realty 0408 983 879

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OPEN HOME SAT 22nd 11-12pm 11 Lawson Street, Yungaburra • 3 brms, main with ensuite & WIR • Modern galley style kitchen • Spacious open plan living • Large entertainment patio • Shed – drive through access • Close to town O/O $634,000 L18817410 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

STEP INTO FARMING Ravenshoe • Set on 30.79 hectares • 4 paddocks with a laneway • Undercover yards • 24m x 12m machinery shed • 2 storey shed home • 5.4kw solar system $ P.O.A. ATH22479330 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

POULTRY FARM Mareeba • 4 sheds running 105,000 birds on all 6 batches • Quality return • Excellent water quality & supply • Minutes from processing plant and hatchery $ P.O.A. L13059149 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

LAKE EACHAM LIVING Lake Eacham • Set on 12.17 hectares • 3 bedrooms + office • Self-contained granny flat • Cathedral ceilings in living • Covered verandah + views • 3 paddocks $850,000 L18849311 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

AMONG THE GUM TREES Herberton • 3 bedroom masonry home • Elevated, backs onto state forest • Spacious living area • 2nd living with wood heater • Front and rear patios • Close to town O/O $350,000 L18897938 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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Did someone say duplex?

IF you are looking for a solid, multi-unit investment that will really boost your portfolio, then look no further and welcome to number 2 Fenwick Street, Mareeba.

Situated on a super low maintenance 716m2 allotment, this duplex (2 units) has been built with convenience and low maintenance in mind. Constructed of masonry block internal and external walls it will be a solid investment for your future.

Located only a few minutes from the Mareeba CBD, with Mareeba State High School just around the corner and the Mareeba Tennis Club and Borzi Park just across the road, your tenants will have the convenience of being close to

everything.

The two units are almost identical, with a few defining features that set them apart from each other.

Each Unit Features: • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, separate toilet, internal laundry • Good kitchen with plenty of cupboard space • Open plan living, dining & kitchen serviced by split system air-conditioner • Front patio & 1 single carport • Dividing privacy fence between units at the rear • Garden shed, concrete path around the unit • Low maintenance, concrete block construction, security screens on all windows & doors

• Currently tenanted at $300 per week The only differences between them are: • Unit 2 has a fully fenced back yard.

• Unit 1 has a single garden shed and unit 2 has a double-size garden shed • Unit 1 has an additional air-conditioner in the master bedroom • Unit 1 has built-in wardrobes in all rooms, unit 2 has built-in wardrobes in two rooms • Unit 1 has carpet to bedrooms, Unit 2 has vinyl flooring to bedrooms This Duplex will not last long in this market, so don't miss out of this great opportunity to own a great investment.

Give exclusive agent Remo Esposito a call at Central Realty Mareeba on 0401 969 473 for more information.

home with attention to detail and a touch of difference.

Features include...

• Rendered masonry block construction • Private entry foyer • 45m2 Open plan living • Stack-a-doors open from living to deck • Timber entertaining deck • Custom built kitchen with curved bench/breakfast bar feature • 3 Bedrooms + Study

area • Ensuite with8m2 of Walkthrough Robe to master bedroom • Three-way bathroom with vanity area, separate Bath & Shower room & separate toilet • Built-in robes to bedrooms 2 & 3 • Large Linen storage cupboard • Laundry with Built-ins • Excellent window place-

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2 Fenwick Street, MAREEBA $550,000 EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

Styled to stand out

QUALITY of construction stands out in this home which is located in a sought after area known as Pleas-

ant View Estate . Individually designed and craftsman built, this property is styled to please the buyer looking for a

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ment for light & airflow • Timber trims to windows & doors throughout • Large double garage with internal entry to the home • 250m2 Total home & ga-

rage under roof Contact Exclusive Marketing Agent Rino Gava on 0427 779 086 to arrange your private inspection.

Address: 5 Lavender, Crescent, ATHERTON Price: Offers Invited Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Rino Gava Atherton Realty Contact: 0427 779 086

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ACREAGE WITH PRIVACY 17 Turnbull Drive - $669,000

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CALLING ALL INVESTORS 4/19 Tower Ave - Low $200,000s

PRIME HIGHWAY LOCATION 7427 Kennedy Hwy - $550,000

 Solid brick home on 2 acres  3 bedrooms plus office  Open plan living, spacious timber kitchen  10m x 6m Colorbond shed with power

 Brick home, security screens, on 820m2  3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms  Double lock up garage + double carport  2 living areas + shed

 Two bedroom two storey townhouse  Patio and balcony  Open plan living & dining area  Low body corporate fees, $900 per year

 Solid 4 bedroom home on 1 acre  Horse stables + training round yard  Opportunity to purchase adjoining blocks  Town water + bore

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Offering families the ultimate in style, space and location WELCOME to your stylish, near new home. Set in Amaroo Park Estate and surrounded by other quality homes it's not just an address…..it's a lifestyle.

This 4 bedroom residence presents as new & encompasses crisp, neutral colour schemes & quality fixtures & fittings as well as a practical, stylish floor plan incorporating every conceivable extra.

Features include: • Approx 386m2 floorplan including a 44m2 extended patio area • Fully tiled throughout offering lots of natural light & neutral colour tones with large open plan living area • Closed media/lounge off the living area with sliding doors out to the patio • 4 Generous bedrooms, 3 with walk-in robes and 1 with built-in robe • Master bedroom with stylish his & hers ensuite &

sizeable walk-in robe • Gourmet central kitchen with substantial walk-in pantry, glass splashback, stone bench tops incorporating waterfall ends, breakfast bar, plumbed in fridge space and superior appliances including a 900mm Ilve freestanding oven with gas cooktop and Bosch stainless steel dishwasher • Separate formal dining room with custom built cabinetry • Elegant main bathroom with shower and separate plunge bath plus external vanity • Generous laundry with built-in cabinetry and multiple hallway storage cupboards • 3rd toilet with easy access from the entertainment area • Security screens, tinted windows and custom-made window furnishings throughout • Substantial, tiled patio

directly off the living area with slide down blinds plus an extra 5.5m x 8m extension with exposed aggregate flooring – perfect for entertaining and family gatherings • Split system solar hot water and 3kw solar power system • Double garage with 5m x 2.4m tiled storeroom • Exposed aggregate driveway and 800mm wide cement pathways all round plus considerable concreted clothesline area • Roll down sun protection blinds on the western windows • Fully fenced and immaculately landscaped 1284m2 allotment with double gated side access, automatic popup irrigation, rear garden area with an assortment of fruit trees and the added privacy of having no rear neighbours The extensive list of quality features and stylish floor

plan will impress! Inspection is highly recommended.

Open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 11am.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

OPEN HOME This Saturday 10am-11am

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18 Amaroo Drive, MAREEBA Offers Over $665,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Stress free property investment A SMART investment opportunity that will benefit you for years to come.

This home is in a great location, across the road from a 5-acre council park and is walking distance to town. Here you will discover a home that has been carefully and lovingly transformed, everything that was old is new again.

There are 3 bedrooms plus a sleep-out and housework is a breeze with easy care floors throughout.

The beautiful generous sized kitchen makes mealtimes and entertaining a breeze with a gas cooktop and a dishwasher.

The bathroom has an easy access shower. For your tenants’ peace of mind, the home is security screened and for the handyman there is a workshop at the rear of the lock-up garage.

Children can play safely in the fenced 1,000m² allotment.

Here is an opportunity for an astute investor to Address: expand their rental portPrice: folio with this lovely family Agent: home.

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you have difficulty reading from your Tablet, Laptop or Desktop Computer?

2023 already earning you an income.

For more information, call Trisha Jackson at Professionals Atherton. Phone 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view more photos, visit athertonrealestate.com.au ATHERTON $358,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

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Five acres with unique home and rural views A LIFESTYLE block that will allow an escape from the hustle and bustle of town.

Here is 5 acres of flat, usable land and a unique and spacious home.

The home is constructed of a colourbond exterior which allows for easy low maintenance and comprises of the main living area downstairs with a loft area.

Downstairs features a spa-

cious lounge room with fireplace, dining room and spacious kitchen with solid timber benchtops and a servery to the dining.

There are three spacious bedrooms with built in robe storage. A polished timber staircase take you upstairs to a further 2 bedrooms (loft style).

Timber is well featured throughout the home to add

to the character.

The bathroom has a shower over bath and separate toilet with a large, spacious laundry with toilet and plumbing available for a second shower. Water source is both rain water and a bore with the added bonus of a 4KW solar system.

There is irrigation supplied to the gardens surrounding the home and to the pad-

docks.

The battle-ax block borders farmland which overlooks stunning rural views as far as the eye can see.

The driveway is secure and the gardens are manicured and established.

For car accommodation there is a carport and a two bay open shed. Other features include a chicken coup and small dog enclosure.

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

MASSIVE BLOCK, HANDY TO TOWN • 1469m2 allotment with rear vehicle access if needed • Timber floors - living, bedrooms & kitchen • 2 bedrooms with built-ins, sunroom can be 3rd bedroom • Lounge off front entry, family room with access to patio • Private rear patio overlooking large backyard • Single bay carport/shed, 2nd double bay storage shed $335,000

BRAND NEW & CLOSE TO COMPLETION • Sits on a level 3574m2 corner allotment • Open plan living/dining & galley style kitchen • Large media room, or 4th bedroom if preferred • 3 large bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • Entertaining patio, views of surrounding hills • Double garage, town water, underground power $795,000

Located 10mins from both Malanda and Yungaburra – this is your chance to secure a peaceful, private lifestyle block.

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For more information or a private inspection contact Exclusive Agent Kaydee Chatfield at Main St Real Estate on 0417 468 941.

59 Topaz Road, MALANDA Offers Over $699,000 EXCLUSIVE to Kaydee Chatfield Main Street Real Estate 0417 468 941

KAYDEE CHATFIELD 0417 468 941

DUPLEX TO SUIT A SAVVY INVESTOR • Duplex close to high school, 5 mins to main street • 2 units with mirror image floor plans • 2 bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, dining & living • Separate laundry with access to backyard • Single bay carport for each unit • Currently tenanted at $200 per week OFFERS OVER $420,000

VERSATILE OPPORTUNITY IN YUNGABURRA • 4 bedrooms, master with walk-in robe & office • Separate lounge, formal dining, breakfast nook • Timber kitchen, large pantry, spacious bathroom • Timber & slate flooring, front and rear decks • Colorbond shed/carport with garden shed • Opportunity to own & operate a business from home OFFERS INVITED

RANGEVIEW LIFESTYLE • Architecturally designed home on 2.47 acres • 4 large bedrooms with built-ins • Well appointed kitchen with granite benchtops • Spacious lounge & separate dining • 12m x 6m lockable shed with power • 4.5kw solar power system $749,000

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Secret hideaway SEVEN kilometers from the famous Lake Eacham crater lake in Far North Queensland, down the end of a very quiet no through road, you will find this incredible Secret Hideaway backing onto Gadgarra National Park.

Driving in you will cross the permanent fresh water creek that winds its way through the property offering a private swimming hole for warm days and a reliable water supply.

Park in the double carport and enter the home off a covered front patio where you can enjoy views across the fenced yard.

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into a large rumpus room with tiled floors and room air conditioner, turn left into the hall to find an office nook with built in desk next to the fourth bedroom / office / storage room.

Further in there are two more built in bedrooms with pendulum lighting and windows overlooking the back yard.

The formal lounge offers a classic open fire and carpet flooring to keep you cozy in winter.

Contact Brendan Williams on 0447 809 808 for more information and to secure an inspection.

296 Sewell Road, LAKE EACHAM Offers Over $800,000 Brendan Williams First National Atherton 0447 809 808

Grab it while it's there A SOLID little cottage at the edge of town is available to be made your own.

This two-bedroom Queenslander home has certainly not lost its charm.

The tongue and groove walls and ceilings are as solid and authentic as when they were first build.

Both bedrooms have built in wardrobes and offer plenty of space. The kitchen offers sufficient storage space with honest wooden cupboards and cabinets to hold all your goods. The toilet is separate to the bathroom and can be found at the end of the laundry hallway.

A concreted undercover sitting area gives opportunity

R1831: 2 brms, bath, close to town, 1077m2 .. $265,000 RR1312: 1 brm, bath, rainforest, 8698m2....... $380,000 to sit and enjoy an afternoon cup of tea, overlooking the backyard and the large avocado tree or just to sit and watch the kids play.

A small, but solid wooden shed also resides in the backyard, that could be used as workshop or hobby room.

• 1077m2 • Close to town centre • 2 Bedroom • Separate toilet

• Build in wardrobes • Large backyard • Carports • Wooden shed

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For more information, or to book your private inspection call Susanne 0408733149 @ Tablelands. com & Malanda Real estate.

RAVENSHOE REDUCED $265,000 NEG Susanne Reynolds Tablelands.com & Malanda Real Estate 0408 733 149

RR1836: 3 brms, bath, large shed, fenced, 1.01 hectares ..................... $685,000 F1816: Grazing block, creeks, red soils, 11klms to Malanda, 61.98 hectares.... $995,000 F1818: 3 brms, 2 bath, sheds, grazing land, 67.69 hectares ...............................$1,650,000

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LARGE OFFICE SPACE ON BUSY MABEL STREET

• 294m² of modular office space on busy Mabel Street • Currently fitted with a front foyer, 5 spacious offices, 2 kitchenettes, its own non-shared male and female toilets and separate shower • Includes rear access, patio for staff and off street parking for 8 vehicles - The location contains significant foot traffic during business hours

For Lease: $5,390 / Month inc GST - Call Zach on 0427 683 023

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• 3 spacious bedrooms, re-carpeted and 2 with built-ins • Featuring a 4.5 star energy rating • Open plan living & a modern kitchen with a view of the mountain range • European style laundry, large bathtub and shower • 9x6m powered Colorbond shed & landscaped well drained gardens

Price: NOW $395,000 - Call Zach on 0427 683 023

TROPICAL PARADISE

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• 4 bedroom home featuring tiled open plan living • Modern kitchen with granite bench tops, gas cooktop and breakfast bar • Timber staircase complimented with internal hydraulic lift • Master bedroom offers views, walk-in robe and a full size ensuite • Largest shed on the property measuring 324m², features 3 phase power

Price: NOW $995,000 - Call Brendan on 0447 809 808

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CROSSWORD

24. Landlocked country in southeastern Africa split by the Great Rift Valley and an enormous lake.

25. A carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life-size or larger.

26. A service of evening prayers, psalms, and canticles, conducted according to a set form, especially that of the Anglican Church.

DOWN

ACROSS 8.

Study with a tutor and a small group of students.

9. Move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth.

10. An expression of scornful derision.

11.A soft sports shoe, suitable for casual wear. (British) 12. An utter coward.(Archaic literary) 13. A native, inhabitant of Greece. (plural) 14. A psychotic condition typical of withdrawal in chronic alcoholics, involving tremors, hallucinations, anxiety, and disorientation.

18. Walk in a leisurely way.

20. A person who habitually does little or no work.

23. Sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers.

1. A papal ambassador to a foreign court or government.

2. Small pieces of coloured paper traditionally thrown over a bride and bridegroom by their wedding guests.

3.

A complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one.

4. Hair that is a pale silvery-blonde. (plural) 5. A person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.

6. An attempt to make contact with the dead, especially through a medium.

7. A tall cap of black fur worn ceremonially by certain troops, such as the Guards in the British army.

15. An earnest or humble request.

16. A native or inhabitant of an island.

17. Make (something) movable or capable of movement.

19. Having an equatorial diameter greater than the distance between poles; compressed along or flattened at the poles.

21.

Foolish or incessant talk.

22. In the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Weekly Horoscopes

Aries

Help children complete projects March 21 to April 20

they’re having difficulty with.

Partnerships may be plentiful.

Coworkers may not be giving you all the pertinent information.

Delays are evident.

Puzzle Solutions

 You will find that friends or

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INGREDIENTS 8 thick beef sausages 2 tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 x cans crushed tomatoes 1/2 cup beef stock 2 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus extra to serve Mashed potato, and steamed veg to serve.

METHOD

Try this Cheap winter warmer Serves 15-20

1. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Cook sausages for 8 minutes or until golden. Thickly slice.

2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.

3. Add onion . Cook for 5 minutes or until softened.

4. Add garlic and tomato paste . Cook for 1 minute.

5. Add tomatoes and stock . Bring to the boil.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes.

6. Add thyme and sausage. Cook for 10 minutes or until sausage is heated through. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve with mashed potato, steamed veg and extra thyme.

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April 21 to May 21

relatives may not understand your needs. You may find it impossible to get the rest you require.

Pleasure trips will ease the tension between you and your mate.

Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work.

Gemini

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May 22 to June 21

Stay out of other people’s affairs.

Abrupt changes concerning your professional position are evident.

You’ll meet new friends if you try new activities. A passionate party for two might be just the remedy.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Problems with financial investments could make you nervous. Invite friends or relatives into your home. You can develop your creative talents if you take the time to practice your art.

Colleagues may try to undermine you. The battle continues, but patience is a virtue.

Property investments should payoff. Elders may get you going this month.

Talk to people who can give you important knowledge. Good day for romance. Travel will enhance romance and adventure.

Draw up contracts regarding your personal situation.

Libra

Scorpio

Refrain from overspending on entertainment or luxury items.

Organize all the responsibilities that have to be attended to and make sure everyone knows what to do.

Don’t overload your plate.

Sagittarius

Try not to be overly generous.

You are best to avoid confrontations. You should follow through on educational endeavors you have wanted to pursue for some time. Catch up on any correspondence you’ve neglected.

Residential moves are evident.

Underhandedness will affect your reputation. You may be frazzled this week. It might be best to work quietly on your own

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

You might be emotional concerning situations at work.

Don’t get so wrapped up in being rich that you overlook the fact that your plan may not be as solid as you thought. Consider starting a small business on the side. Look for a marketable gimmick.

Your ability to be practical in business will help. You can make money through solid investment plans. Be sure to pay attention to your financial status. Romance will unfold if you take trips or get together with friends.

You may want to get involved in some kind of creative group.

Shopping could cost more than you bargained for. You will find their philosophies worth exploring.

Refuse to get involved in idle chatter; it will only make you look bad.

June 22 to July 22

Sausage Casserole

Taurus

Sept 24 to Oct 23

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Aug 23 to Sept 23

July 23 to Aug 22

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Nov 23- Dec 21

Feb 20 to March 20

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BUILDING SERVICES

CABINET MAKER

BUILDING

All

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ELECTRICAL

d! antee Guar y ll u F Work

QBCC: 1109288

O’Brien Electrical Mareeba (07) 4092 4146

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DO YOU NEED A RELIABLE ELECTRICIAN? 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!  Farms  Sheds  Shops  Houses  Maintenance  Renovations  Installations  New Homes  Repairs

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FLOORING

QBCC No. 1275266

• 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.com Northern Floors Pty Ltd

HARDWARE

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

RAVENSHOE HARDWARE

19 Wormboo Street raven@iig.com.au

IRRIGATION DESIGN AND SUPPLY

P: 4092 1176 M: 0418 184 147 E: markterri70@bigpond.com

PO BOX 1414, MAREEBA QBCC 1115490

100% Locally Owned & Operated!  DOMESTIC W: www.maximumpestman.com MAREEBA OFFICE:  COMMERCIAL P: 4092 1999 1 Vaughan Street OFFICE:  TERMITES M: 0418 150 759 ATHERTON 30 Main Street Max & Jodie Turner

PROFESSIONAL DOG BOARDING • On the Tablelands at Kuranda • Dedicated Staff • Great Facilities • Highest Quality Diet • Lots of Play Time in Big Yards • Long or Short Stays 131 Boyles Road, Kuranda | Phone: 40938239 www.kurandapetresort.com.au Email: graham@kurandapetresort.com.au

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PLUMBING

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LOCALLY All types of ork OWNED AND welding, lathe w OPERATED and milling.

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

Pre-Construction | Pre-Purchase Inspections

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GENERAL ENGINEERING

BELL HARTLEY & CO.

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4098 2774

Treatment Plant Servicing Septic Tank Pumping QBCC Lic. No. 79358

• 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

IT

BURRATRONICS

Shop 3, 203-215 Byrnes St, Mareeba P: 4092 7038

SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS IN-STORE AND ON-SITE

• Laptops, Tablets & Towers • Phone & Tablet Repairs • Custom Systems • Networking Solutions

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Excellence Through Perseverance and Diligence Wally Amory - Mareeba Depot Manager

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

Specialising in the local area, no job too big or too small... let us take care of your every move.

Excellent Rates - Free Quotes!

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Phone: 0421 839 353 | mrboperations@exodas.com.au TREELOPPING

POOL

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PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICE SERVICING NORTH QUEENSLAND P: 4095 4595 | E: aataylorstreelopping@outlook.com

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

SUPPORT

REMOVALISTS

Kat Child

As a local born and bred, I am invested in the success of the community and how it is developed. Enquire today for a free consultation.

• Pre-purchase property search reports / due diligence - Understand your future or current property rights • Specialise in Development Approvals • Reconfiguring a Lot / Subdivisions • Material Change of Use

TOWN PLANNING

Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300.

However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit.

To check whether a Contractor holds a QBCC Licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au Or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272

TRANSPORT

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S S E R EXP

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Kat Child

Classified Deadline: 4pm every Friday ChurCh NotiCe

iN MeMoriaM

For Sale

PRESBYTERIANS meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ALL WELCOME!

Cater, Claude Raymond

2010 Jayco Discovery 17ft Poptop

29.5.1943 ~ 24.7.2001 Loved Husband, Father and Grandfather.

Remembered daily, loved unconditionally.

Pam, Ray, Lina and Family, Rob, Leah and Family.

with thaNkS

MowiNg/ hoMe MaiNteNaNCe

Gas elec HW, Ext shower, single beds, NEW pillow top mattress, 2x NEW 120 Amp Hr batts, twin water tanks, NEW Dometic 12v/240v Comp. fridge, all like new.

READY TO HOOK UP AND GO! RWC, Gas Certificate, 12 Months Rego.

$22,000 | P: 0447 725 520

Our gratitude is extended to the emergency services and police at the time of his accident, Guilfoyle Funeral Services, Marion Reid, Silkwood & Atherton Gun Clubs.

KITCHEN CUPBOARDS Recently removed, excellent used condition.

MAKE AN OFFER SECURITY SCREENS Suit double sliding door & 6 large windows, recently installed, change of mind. $2000 GUINEA FOWL $15 EACH

“He interacted with many and was one of a kind, For he lived a life definitely well before his time.”

PHONE: 4092 2457

Mario Raccanello 29 January 1963 - 7 June 2022 The family of MARIO RACCANELLO would like to express our sincerest appreciation for everyone’s condolences as we mourn his loss. The shared memories from all of you, along with the many gestures of kindness and support mean a great deal to us.

Franca, Jared, Jordan, Amaya, Gina and Cliff.

FuNeral NotiCe

waNted

ButCher

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

MOBILE farm butcher.

Ph John Hales 0409 638 882.

2 or 4 wheels.

Will pay cash!

Pick up in most areas.

 0400 079 544 O’SHEA, Patricia

Late of Millaa Millaa. Passed away peacefully on the 13th of July, 2022.

Loving Wife of Mick. Much loved Mother and Grandmother of Tim, Jade, Mackinnley, Bailey & Rylan. Will be sadly missed by family & friends.

Relatives & friends of Trish are invited to attend her funeral service which will be held at Mountain View Chapel, 3 Nasser Road, Atherton on Saturday 23rd July, 2022 commencing at 10am.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

Atherton: 4091 2147 Mareeba: 4092 1013 Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 70 years”

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For reNt 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED UNIT

Mareeba - No Pets $325 Per Week P: 4092 5225 or 0407 925 225

Hilda “Dolly” RAY Late of Atherton. Passed away on the 15th of July, 2022. Aged 99 years.

Dolly was a much loved Wife, Mother, Motherin-Law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

Passed away peacefully at Carinya in her 100th year.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a funeral service to be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Atherton on Friday the 22nd of July at 11:30am.

1300 781 084

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DEBBIE BOARDMAN

garage Sale MOVING SALE Saturday 23 July 20 Gallo Drive, Mareeba @ 9am Quality furniture items & much more!

GARAGE SALE

4 Kowa Street, Mareeba Saturday & Sunday 8am - 4pm Something for everyone!

CLEAN TOPSOIL TABLELAND RED $7.50 Per Tonne + Delivery

T-TRC2022-10 Lease E Ravenshoe Town Hall Shop 5 T-TRC2022-11 Lease D Ravenshoe Town Hall Shop 4 T-TRC2022-12 Lease C Ravenshoe Town Hall Shop 1 Tender documents are available at portal.tenderlink.com/trc and tenders must be lodged by 5pm Friday 29 July 2022.

Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, relating to changes to tenders, may be applied and we reserve the right not to accept the lowest or any tender.

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SHIPPING CONTAINERS

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MODIFICATIONS

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EXAMPLE OF 1 COLUMN 3 LINE, RUN ON CLASSIFIED AD

PoSitioN VaCaNt

MOBILE Farm Butcher, great rates. Ph The Mad Butcher 0412 345 678

EXAMPLE OF 1 COLUMN DISPLAY CLASSIFIED AD WXYZ Mareeba Branch Inc.

A.G.M.

9th September @ 7.00pm Mareeba Club, High Rd, Mareeba

HOUSING SUPPORT OFFICER

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PuBliC NotiCe

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Family Programs Team as an

Intensive Family Support Case Worker The application package which details the role and eligibilty criteria is available at: www.mccinc.org.au/paid-positions Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Must have evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status and address all selection criteria in application.

Skills Based Pay Scale, SCHCADS Level 4 Annual Salary $74,000 approx.

Applications close Sunday 24 July, 2022.

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Please send resumes to: bronson.elise@bigpond.com

The Group Leader will provide leadership and deliver functions that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of Etheridge Shire Council’s Little Gems Children’s Centre.

Jubilee Christian College provides high quality P-12 on-campus and distance education programs, to students on the Tablelands and across Queensland.

Little Gems is currently seeking a Group Leader to join our team of experienced child care educators, with the highest importance put on care and early childhood development, we are seeking a Group Leader who is warm, caring and respectful of children’s needs and the environment in which they learn.

WE INVITE EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CASUAL RELIEF TEACHERS

At Little Gems Children’s Centre we are dedicated to providing high quality care to our families’ everyday, but we also value our staff and the important role that they play.

Ideal Candidates Will: • Hold a Queensland College of Teachers Registration • Affirm and agree with the College’s Statement of Faith • Be able to sign and abide by the College Staff Code of Conduct • Work as part of a cohesive supportive team to educate and nurture students

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SPORT Mareeba Rodeo results BAREBACK Jayden Lane 75pts, Tom Phibbs 75, Ryan Livingstone 70, Reid Chong 66 OPEN BULLRIDE Cameron Southern 80pts, Trefor Sproule 76, Michael Smith 75, Lane Hanush 74, Ryan Livingstone 73, Eli Bee 72 JUNIOR BULLRIDE Travis Koolatah 67pts, Dallon Finch 66, Ky Borghero 64, Brayden Spina 59, Corey Mitchell 58, Nash Mellers 56 NOVICE BULLRIDE Leith Malone 69pts, Ky Borghero 67, Luke Smith 62, Patrick Hart 61, Cody Hotston 54, Hayden Schmidt 50 MINI BULLRIDE Shane Dyer 68pts, Josh Snell 64, Riley Schmidt 60, Caleb Sheahan 56, Beau Easton 51, Azroum Lucas 49 SADDLE BRONC Cameron Southern 74pts, Jayden Blacker 73, Clayton Braden 72, Robert Berryman 68, Jack Campbell 61, Stuart Berryman 59 NOVICE SADDLE BRONC Stuart Berryman 70pts, Jack Campbell 65, Charlie Head 57 STEER WRESTLING Jesse Glass 3.975 seconds, Ryley Gibb 4.455, Jace Land 4.885, Braydon Wellby 5.56, Luke Ford 6.865, Daley Tilse 8.34, Cody Berriman 9.545, Mark Gibb 14.585, Luke Holmes 15.87, Jake Deudney 16.305, Tate Van Wel 23.3 JUNIOR STEER RIDE 11-U14 1 Beau Easton, 1 Ian Lamont, 1 Grant

Henry Martin, 4 Josh Snell, 5 Caleb Sheahan JUNIOR STEER RIDE 8-U11 Kieren Wade Martin BREAKAWAY ROPING Anna Crisp 2.665 seconds, Joebie Mcphee 2.695, Jemma Dowling 3.18, Lorraine Wellby 3.49, Michelle Bush 3.65, Kylie Coates 4.4 JUNIOR BREAKAWAY ROPING Lachlan Wellby 3.915 seconds, Dallon Finch 5.205, Kasey Swift 6.14, Rope Mcphee 13.215 LADIES BARREL RACING Tylen Gibb 18.282 seconds, Kelly Shephard 18.317, Cheryl Young 18.592, Shaye Land 18.748, Michelle Bush 18.778, Jaemi-Lee Krause 18.824, Kylie Coates 18.852, Kaili Braden 18.854, Kasey Swift 18.898, Kellie Logan 18.975, Jordan Cashion 19.001 JUNIOR BARREL 11-U14 Shayla Jerome 19.021 seconds, EllieJo Tuckey 19.566, Levi Ward 19.749, Ricki Sivyer 19.843, Amber Haling 20.135, Jemma Swift 20.371, Seinna Miller 20.496, Sophie Hughes 20.61, Allie Bartolini 20.88, Bonnie Milgate 23.118, Grant Henry Martin 23.297, Mia Bass 27.201 JUNIOR BARREL 14-U18 Skyla Wicks 18.919 seconds, Georgia Simpson 19.189, Kasey Swift 19.276, Olivia Priester 19.289, Lachlan Wellby 19.304, Hayley Woodhouse 19.427, Dallon Finch 19.831, Madeline Grosvenor 20.028, Lily Hobbs 20.451, Jen-

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na Poole 20.82, Reese Marshall 22.487, Makayla Jae Bass 22.791, Talani Stephens 25.743, Kayla Keary 28.698 JUNIOR BARREL U11 Tayla Furber 19.668 seconds, Franki Ward 19.771, Kayla Smith 20.711, Baillie Cordingley 22.506, Kenzi Murdoch 23.715, Levi Murray 23.846, Millie Bartolini 24.938, Indi Potter 27.123, Ayla Fichera 28.134, Mackenna Terry 28.543, Finlee Murray 29.265, Billie Lahtinen 31.92 BARREL RACE U8

Weston Hilditch 22.204 seconds, Scout Murray 43.407, Chase Bartolini 44.125, Delta Cordingley 50.366 LADIES STEER UNDECORATING 1 Robyn McKellar, 2 Jemma Dowling, 3 Emma Thompson, 4 Jolene Kallus, 5 Erin Williams ROPE AND TIE Tylen Gibb 18.282 seconds, Kelly Shephard 18.317, Cheryl Young 18.592, Shaye Land 18.748, Michelle Bush 18.778, Jaemi-Lee Krause 18.824, Kylie Coates 18.852, Kaili Braden 18.854,

Kasey Swift 18.898, Kellie Logan 18.975, Jordan Cashion 19.001 TEAM ROPING 1 Lee Liaver (competitor) Daley Tilse (partner), 2 Cameron Parkinson (competitor) Troy Lomax (partner), 3 Campbell Hodson (competitor) Chris Hodson (partner), 4 Ryley Gibb (competitor) Lee Liaver (partner), 5 Rope McPhee (competitor) Jackson Dickson (partner).

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Club grounds evolve into horse hub

BY RHYS THOMAS MAREEBA is set to become a central hub for equestrian sports and activities on the Tablelands with the Mareeba District Pony Club throwing open their gates and offering their grounds to other like-minded groups.

The club’s expansive grounds on Chewko Road have been solely used for pony club events however with new president Mark Bowe at the helm supported by a seasoned committee, the club has taken a new direction and decided to open their grounds for other groups to use.

The Pony Club currently hire the grounds to a western club, FNQ Jump Club, North Queensland Working Horse Association and private lessons from Equestrian Australia show jumping instructor, judge and course builder Rebecca Henry.

“These grounds were essentially just for pony club – there is a nice amount of ground here so we decided to share it with more people,” Mr Bowe said.

“This idea was passed around a couple of years ago and since then we have made the grounds available for hire.

“By bringing more people in, what we want to do is establish good pathways for the kids which could provide career pathways working on stations in the outback or representing Australia at the Olympics or employment in the equine industry.

“Pony Club is great for bringing the young kids in and gives them a good overall picture of everything horse sports, jumping and eventing has to offer under the guidance of qualified instructors.”

Groups don’t have to be centred around the sporting side of horses either with the club currently sharing space with the North Queensland Working Horse Association which uses horses to work cattle.

“Eventually we would love to have the facility here to even have some come along and do some equine assisted therapy,” Mr Bowe said.

Alongside these other groups, the pony club holds their own gymkhanas throughout the year as well as attending other gymkhanas held by neighbouring clubs.

The club is open to welcome any other equestrian related club or disciplines within reason including dressage, working equitation and more as long as it is safe.

Clubs like the North Queensland Working Horse Association have been welcomed to the pony club’s grounds with open arms, getting a separate sec-

Mareeba District Pony Club president Mark Bowe, secretary Wendy Lehmann and head instructor Lyn Whyte are excited to welcome more horse natured clubs to their grounds.

tion of the grounds to set up yards and other facilities.

One of the association’s members was also a part of the Mareeba District Pony Club and put forward the idea to move into the pony club grounds.

Jackie Nastasi from the working horse association has been riding horses since she was a child but only recently got into the cattle side of horse riding.

“I did pony club and played polocrosse until I was about 15, I then got out of horses and didn’t ride for about 20 years or more,” she said.

“Then I bought a horse for my kids about 12-13 years ago for them to learn how to ride and that is how I got started again.

“I have always wanted to do stuff

with cattle - the club was just down the road from where I live so I joined so that I could work my horse in their sand arena. I found out that they do cutting and other cattle stuff so that is how I got started.”

The association hosts cutting events where riders pick a cow out of a herd of cattle and work it with their horse to not let it get back into the herd and ranch cutting events where riders pick the cow out of a herd of cattle and instead put it into a small pen in an allocated time.

Ranch sorting is another type of event the club hosts where two people team up to move numbered cattle from one pen to the other in an allocated time.

The association also runs horseman-

ship programs, come and try and beginner days for people looking get experience moving cattle.

If you would like to contact the

Mareeba District Pony Club to hire out their grounds for an event or talk further about other opportunities, contact club secretary Wendy on 0419 759 118.

Jackie Nastasi from the North Queensland Working Horse Association is pleased to share the ground with the pony club where she runs cattle related horse events.

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Club saddened by member’s passing MEMBERS of the Tinaroo Sailing Club have expressed condolences in the wake of an incident on the Peninsula Development Road on Thursday which claimed the life of club member and ex-commodore, Michael (Mike) Formosa.

Mike and his wife Leeanne first joined the Tinaroo Sailing Club in April of 2015 and just within a few months of joining, Mike generously put his hand up to become vice commodore.

He held the position for two years until he become commodore for the 2017/2018 season.

“Mike was always willing to help out at the club, whether it be to do the results, help build a retaining wall, assist with updating the constitution, mapping

of underwater hazards on the lake or to help at every working bee,” Tinaroo Sailing Club commodore Roger Wadley said.

“In his time as commodore, Mike was instrumental in organising the donation of the club’s inflatable sailing buoys and they are still integral to our sailing races today.

“Mike and his wife Leeanne were club champions in 2016 in the Catamaran fleet sailing their Nacra 5 ‘Ruby’.

“Mike was always a generous man and he will be missed at the club – my thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

“Fair winds Mike, you will be fondly remembered by us all.”

Golfers battle it out at ambrose GLOOMY weather did little to deter a cohort of hardened Millaa Millaa golfers as they competed in a 3 Ball Medley Ambrose competition on Sunday, sponsored by BCF Innisfail.

As usual on the BCF day, golfers turned in some great scores with teams knowing they would need to be sub-sixty to have a chance as at the goody pile.

The top team finished with a nett of 56 1/6 strokes was comprised of Shane Soper, David Welch and Kelvin Groves, only 2/6 of a stroke behind them was Paul Foster, Geoff Errey and Kelvin Brooks.

Only two strokes from them was the team of Alan Hapgood, Shane Bradley and Ash Healy and

following them under 60 was Warwick Howarth, Grant Miller and Wayne Crowley.

The only team over 60 was Bruce Hunter, Don McHardie and Ross Ellen who finished with 60 2/6 strokes so the predictions of sub-sixty to be a winner were accurate.

The generosity of the sponsor extended to the nearest to the pins, with the winners being Alan Hapgood, Ash Healy and Shane Bradley with 1/10, the team of Grant Miller, Warwick Howarth and Wayne Crowley were nearest on 5/14.

Today the second shot nearest was on 9/18 and this was won by todays overall winners Kelvin, David and Shane, well done to all who played today.

Atherton hockey players Rachel Williams, Melissa Vidler, Anara Weare and Maeve Rothwell recently returned from a state hockey championship.

Young stars hit hockey goals FOUR young Atherton hockey stars joined hands with players from Port Douglas and travelled to Ipswich recently to compete in an U13 team in the State Hockey Championships.

Maeve Rothwell, Rachel William, Melissa Vidler and Anara Weare from Atherton Tableland Hockey joined the U13 girls from Doug-

las Hockey Association to represent the club at the competition.

This was the first time Douglas Club has ever been represented at the State Championships and did a fantastic job, making the finals for division 3 however they lost 2-0 in the final against Tweed.

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SPORT A great day for drivers and spectators

DRIVERS and spectators certainly get their moneys worth if they attend the monthly race meetings at Tepon Raceway in Herberton.

Spectators view action from 26 races, while the drivers in each of the three grades, get to compete in ten races.

The 26 eager racers from across the tablelands, from the coast and up from Townsville, enjoyed racing on the two track layouts (speedway and circuit), at the one meeting.

The next race day at Tepon Raceway will be held on Sunday 21 August.

RACE RESULTS C Grade: 1st Daniel Weller; 2nd Luke Cummings; 3rd Kayla Adams, Sophie and Jack Jonsson.

B Grade: 1st Corey Martin; 2nd Sam Jennings; 3rd Mitchell White A Grade: 1st David Shade; 2nd Owen Rankine; 3rd Owen Jonsson

Junior Eagles return with weekend wins THE Atherton Junior Eagles have returned from their school holiday break ready and refreshed, winning several games over the weekend in a good restart to their season.

Tableland MiniRoos got off to a great start in Dimbulah on Saturday with the next games to be held in Atherton in a Super Saturday Crossover Carnival with Tableland Miniroos and Johnstone River MiniRoos.

A total of 34 teams will play from Innisfail, Mourilyan, Malanda, Dimbulah & Atherton.

The U15/16 Eagles secured a comfortable 8-2

win against Edge Hill United, the team came together after a rejuvenating break, with top scorer Jack slotting five goals, followed by Bailey, Mason and Jacob, all scoring one.

Up next will be a friday night game in Atherton on 22 July against the Stratford Dolphins starting at 6:30pm.

The U14's Saturday game was postponed and will be rescheduled for later in the season, their next game will be at Endeavour Park on Saturday 23 July starting at 10am against the Southside Comets.

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Team Mareeba Boxing boxer Pepa Reid has emerged victorious from his first fight in Tully recently.

Reid boxes to first win MAREEBA local Pepa Reid has emerged victorious after stepping into the ring for his amateur boxing debut recently at the Tully Boxing Club fight night.

Fighting Jamie Hudson of Buzzas Gym Port Douglas, Reid was cornered by trainers David Maloney and Ross Cardillo from Team Mareeba Boxing.

In an evenly matched bout, Reid landed more consistently with his straight punches and dominated the first and second rounds with his jab, landing squarely followed by sharp point scoring right hands to his oppo-

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The third round saw the action slow down a little with both boys tired from their previous exchanges.

It was a good first bout for Reid and he followed his corners instructions to take the decision.

Reid will not be competing in the upcoming Golden Gloves titles to be held in Mareeba as Cardillo believes with only one bout on his record, he feels he does not have the experience.

He will be competing in other tournaments in North Queensland in the near future.

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Kangaroos take down Roosters KANGAROOS have handed the Atherton Roosters their third straight defeat in a hard fought 3224 victory at Vico Oval on Sunday afternoon.

In the end, Kangaroos outscored the Roosters six tries to five to remain in contention for a finals spot while the loss has dropped the former ladder leading Roosters back to fourth position on the FNQ rugby league first grade points table.

After setting up a comfortable early lead, the Roosters intensity dropped off allowing Kangaroos to kickstart their way into the match.

The Roosters pressured Kangaroos line in the opening minutes of play and struck first in the 10th minute when forward James Clark scored to take a 4-0 lead.

Five minutes later, they were in again, when Connor Griffin went over and another to Nathan Curcio soon after gave the Roosters a handy 14-0 lead a the 25th minute.

However, the next forty minutes was all Kangaroos as they delivered 28 unanswered points and

led 28-14 at the 65th minute.

The Roosters fought back with tries to Glenn Dumbrell and a second to Nathan Curcio which closed the gap to 28-24 before a sixth to Kangaroos on the final siren sealed the eight point win.

This Sunday the Senior Roosters play Brothers at Williams Park, Cairns.

Meanwhile the Mareeba Gladiators travelled down to Cairns on Sunday to face off against Brothers, taking a massive 46-14 loss.

The home side showed their dominance as they scored triple the amount of tries than the Gladiators, nine tries to just three.

The Gladiators will now travel away to Mossman this Saturday to take on the Sharks.

Mossman head the points table on 24 followed by Brothers 22, Innisfail 22, Atherton 20, Kangaroos 20, Ivanhoes 18, Yarrabah 12, Suburbs 10, Tully 8, Mareeba 6, Edmonton 0. The Atherton Roosters under 18 side have crashed to their first defeat in 2022 after going down 48-12 to Kangaroos on Sunday.

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Jake Curr (pictured) tied ladder leader Aaron Kleier for first at the Professional Bull Riding Series Cairns invitational on Saturday night.

Action packed night at PBR

Roosters Nick Pratten at Vico Oval on Sunday afternoon.

MAREEBA’S bull riders were unable to secure any placements at the recent Professional Bull Riders event in Cairns with both Kurt Sheppard and Wyatt Milgate grabbing no points on Saturday night.

Clermont’s Aaron Kleier garnered 170 national points for his golden finish, taking him from number four to number one rising from in the PBR national standings.

After tying David Kennedy for most Australian national titles won by one rider in history in 2021, should Mr Kleier win his unprecedented fifth consecutive national title at season’s end, he would become the longest winning bull rider in the PBR Australia competition.

Jake Curr tied for victory alongside Mr Kleier at the Cairns Convention Centre and after securing a round-best 87.5 points on Cattle King Boogers Beach (Dittmann Bucking Bulls), Mr Curr catapulted to the top of the leaderboard.

Mr Curr, who earned a total of 164 national points, moved up to number seven in the national standings, despite sustaining an arm injury in the last round out the event.

Hot on his tail was 19-year-old rookie, Qynn Andersen, whose third-place finish saw him remain in the number two spot, where he is now trailing Aaron Kleier by 55 national points.

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