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Mareeba’s Auslan choir shone on the stage after a Covid-forced hiatus stopped them from attending for the past three years.

Auslan choir thrills on the big stage

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PERFORMING centre stage at Creative Generations State School’s Onstage (CGen) was a crew of talented Auslan signers from Mareeba State School, who dazzled their state-wide audience with their cover of “Memories”.

The school’s Auslan Signing Choir has been performing at C-Gen since pre-Covid, with the last few performances being through zoom and recorded videos.

This year, 16 Auslan signers had the opportunity to shine on the big stage once again for the first time in three years.

Instead of using their voice, the choir uses Auslan sign language to sing and share the beauty of music to the deaf community.

Alongside their Auslan sister schools, Toowong State School and Indooroopilly State School, they put together a spectacular performance alongside young singers, dancers and musicians from across the state.

MSS Auslan coordinator Wendy Tilse

and education interpreter Susi Wahjuninrum got the students into tip-top shape and are proud of how they performed.

“The C-GEN Signing Choir students were amazing! They made us very emotional, and we are so proud of our signing students and their dedication and enthusiasm towards their performance,” Ms Tilse said.

“Throughout the term, students had two before school rehearsals during each week to practice the songs with Ms Susi as well as practising in their own time, especially over the holidays.

“A big highlight was finally getting to see the hard work pay off, our students on the big stage with all the singers and dancers, especially the finale.”

Although it was a very busy week preparing, students and staff enjoyed every moment even when they weren’t on stage.

“We had such a busy week in Brisbane - rehearsals plus four performances in three days,” Ms Tilse said.

“We squeezed in a visit to Toowong

State School where we visited classrooms where every student learns Auslan and uses it throughout their lessons, joined their CGen Signing Choir for a rehearsal and participated in an Auslan Language lesson.

“The students had a lot of fun learning new Auslan games.”

Now safely home, the Auslan choir is getting excited to watch the show when it airs on television.

C-Gen will be aired on Network 10 at 12pm on Saturday 24 September with an encore screening on Sunday 25 September at 10.30 am on 10Shake.

These dates are subject to change, please check your local guides and monitor C-Gen social media for any updates.

The Auslan choir would like to thank MSS principal Mrs Simpson, the C-Gen parents, the P&C, all the local businesses that supported with fundraising.

They also gave special thanks to Auslan conductor Liz Fletcher who invited the choir to join their combined choir again this year.

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Shire opts for ‘responsible’ budget

BY ROBYN HOLMES

A $36.7 million capital works program and a 2.5 per cent rate rise were the two key points of what was described as a “responsible” budget handed down by Mareeba Shire Council last week.

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin, who could not attend the meeting due to illness and instead read her budget address over the phone to the chamber, described the budget as a fiscally responsible one that reinforced council’s longterm financial plan and provided the foundation for ongoing financial sustainability.

She said the budget had been particularly challenging this year due to significant rises in land valuations – the first in five years – and the soaring costs of materials, wages, fuel and electricity.

“Council made use of a range of mechanisms available to it to minimise the variations, however given that it is legally obliged to use the valuations as the basis to set the rates, it is not possible to completely mitigate rate movements,” she said.

“Due to the wide variation in the new property valuations, individual changes in general rates will vary considerably, with some ratepayers seeing an increase greater than 2.5 per cent and others seeing a rate decrease.”

Mayor Toppin said the organisation was also faced with significant cost increases, with certain commodities rising in price of up to 50 per cent.

“Council is very cognisant of the fact that the ratepayers cannot manage these further increases and has therefore, been left with no other option than to review services and projects to maintain a balanced budget,” she said.

“Council’s financial situation has been even further impacted by notification received from the State that council’s share of the annual Federal Assistance Grant is to be reduced. This grant plays a major role in financing council’s operations and a cut of this magnitude – almost equivalent to a 10 per cent cut in rate income – will have significant and ongoing impact on council’s available funding.”

But the Mayor was upbeat as she listed some

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of the expenditure in this year’s $36.7 million capital works program, particularly $4.6 million for the upgrade of parks and garden this year.

Projects include the rehabilitation and upgrades to the Bicentennial Lakes between Rankin and Keeble streets, Centenary and Anzac Parks in Kuranda, the Anzac Memorial Park in Mareeba, the Dimbulah Hall Park, and to progress planning for a new park on the eastern side of Mareeba.

In addition, $3.2 million will be spent maintaining parks and open spaces.

Just over $9 million will be spent on the road network, including sealing a further section of Ootann Road which has been made possible by a $2.6 million grant from the Federal Government.

A further $1.6 million has been allocated to bridges, drainage, parking and footpaths.

As part of $52 million program over 10 years to upgrade its ageing water infrastructure, council allocated $9.1 million this year, with major projects such as $3.1 million for the Clear Water Booster Pump Station and $3.6 million for the Water Pipe Renewal Program.

The Mayor acknowledged both the State and Federal Governments for grant funding, as did other councillors around the table, saying without grants they would not be able to deliver the number of projects in the capital works program.

Deputy Mayor Kevin Davies, who chaired the meeting in the Mayor’s absence, said the budget was “definitely one of the most difficult ones” to build due to the valuations.

“It’s been very trying but it’s very encouraging that we can continue improving our underground infrastructure, the stuff that people do not see, which is just vital,” he said.

Cr Lenore Wyatt recognised that people in the community were “feeling the pinch” with the rising costs of “everything”.

“I’m proud to say we were able to keep to our long-term financial plan and only had to raise the rates by 2.5 per cent, sometimes a bit less due to valuations, and that’s all our ratepayers can afford.”

Cr Mario Mlikota echoed the comments.

“Council has been very conscious of the in-

Mareeba Shire Councillors handed down the 2022/23 Budget last week. Mayor Angela Toppin could not attend due to illness.

creased cost of living over the last year – whether it be the increase in the price of groceries, petrol, electricity, insurance premiums or the recent bank interest hikes – all have had an impact on our residents,” he said.

“Council has taken into account not only these factors but has been acutely aware of the need to continue the delivery of services, maintenance of our current assets and plan for the future.

“Keeping these things in mind, I believe this council, and its hard-working staff, has delivered a responsible budget – one which is focussed on living within our means and not further exacerbating the financial challenges facing our residents.”

Cr Locky Bensted was particularly pleased with the capital spend on parks and gardens, saying this would continue to make the shire more attractive as a place to live for young families.

“We all live in this community and so we, and the staff, are very conscious of the decisions we make – we all have to live with the outcomes as well.”

n 2.5% rise in general rates n 2.5% rise for water and sewerage access, waste service and water usage n $29.2m for water, waste and sewerage n $15.2m for transport and drainage networks n $7.6m for parks and open spaces n $4.7m for community, cultural and sporting facilities n $719,000 for tourism promotion and economic development n $254,000 for grants to community organisations and groups.

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Assets worth $835m subject of 10-year plan ASSETS worth an estimated $825 million are the subject of a new long-term management plan that will guide how they are maintained and replaced by Mareeba Shire Council.

The 10-year plan is the second adopted by the council and dovetails into its 10-year financial plan to ensure the shire’s road network, buildings, parks and gardens, water, wastewater and waste infrastructure, community housing, aviation and industrial facilities, and fleet can be sustainably managed over a long period.

“This is the stuff that keeps us on the front foot,” Cr Lenore Wyatt said, describing the document at a recent meeting.

CEO Peter Franks said the plan was a critical step in ensuring that council’s core theme of financial sustainability was achieved.

“The more accurate the long-term asset management plan is, the more confidence councillors can have in the long-term financial plan – they go hand in hand,” he said.

The plan provides information about the number of assets, their condition, service levels, future demand and lifecycle management and contains strategies on how these will be managed over the next decade.

“We can maintain current levels of service for the next 10 years based on current knowledge and projections in the Long-Term Financial Plan, however, caution is required when making capital investment decisions to avoid creating funding pressure from allocating funding to new projects, instead of maintaining and renewing existing assets,” the plan said.

The document reveals the extent of council’s assets, including 2304km of roads, 44.7 km of footpaths, 118km of kerb and channel,

81 bridges, 3139 culverts, 14 halls, 28 public toilets, 53 council buildings, 150 hectares of parks and recreational reserves, 258km of water mains, 134km of sewerage mains, 11 waste transfer stations, 15 water reservoirs, 10 cemeteries, four aerodromes and 108 community houses.

The plan reveals it costs council more than $24 million a year currently to maintain the assets and forecasts this will increase to nearly $40 million a year by 2032.

The 10-year capital works forecast is also included, showing council intends to spend $268 million over the next 10 years, with the lion’s share to fund much-needed improved water infrastructure.

The plan is premised on a modest growth rate for Mareeba itself, with the population by 2031 estimated to only reach 10,022 – just 781 people more than the current population.

Some the strategies in the plan include improving council’s ability to forecast, manage and plan for new assets to meet demand, increase the use of whole-of-life costings to inform decision-making on capital projects, and refine maintenance and operational strategies.

Cape birds feature of free event

BY PETER VALENTINE

SPECIALIST wildlife photographer Martin Willis will be sharing his experiences and brilliant photographs of the many species of fascinating birds found on Cape York Peninsula at a free presentation to be held in Malanda on 28 July.

Birders all over Australia dream of a visit to Cape York Peninsula and many come to northern Queensland with the hope of seeing some of these special birds. Some drive themselves to places like Cooktown, Iron Range and Heathlands while others go with local Tableland birding guides who can guarantee them seeing a good range of the special birds.

Among the most popular targets is the Palm Cockatoo, Australia’s largest parrot with its brilliant red cheek and outrageous crest.

Unfortunately, this species is now endangered due to habitat loss, especially large old trees with tree hollows suitable for nesting.

One astonishing fact about Palm Cockatoos is that the males break off a stick and use it to drum on a hollow tree limb, presumably to attract a mate or reinforce the pair bond. This is the only tool-using parrot known.

The spectacular Palm Cockatoo has been proposed as the mascot for the Olympic Games

The beautiful red-bellied Papua Pitta (abve) and the Palm Cockatoo are just two of the birds that will be featured at the free Malanda presentation. Photos: Martin Willis.

to be held in Brisbane in 2032.

But there are many other species of significance including the gloriously red-bellied Papuan Pitta that comes to the Peninsula to breed each summer. Some residents are also spectacular including the two species of birds of paradise, the Magnificent Riflebird and the Trumpet Manucode.

The Fawn-breasted Bowerbird is only found in the northern parts of the Peninsula as is the Yellow-billed Kingfisher.

Another beautiful but Endangered parrot is the Goldenshouldered Parrot, now restricted to just a couple of locations including Artemis Station, where a project is underway to try and regenerate suitable habitat for conservation of the species.

Martin Willis has been visiting Cape York Peninsula for many decades and will be sharing his experiences with all of these special bird species and more at the 28 July event which will be held at the Malanda Hotel from 7.30pm. Anyone with Covid symptoms should not attend.

MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL - COMMUNITY UPDATE COUNCIL WORKS UPDATE The Kuranda Cemetery's columbarium wall has been refurbished, following a Council project to ensure the longevity of this important piece of infrastructure. Council officers installed a new concrete surround and stablised the existing bank. Two pine trees which were causing structural issues with the wall were removed, however, new plantings were made, along with the installation of irrigation.

Heavy vehicle traffic has increased significantly on Euluma Creek Road in Julatten during recent years, so Council has planned a series of works to ensure that the road can cater for this increase. With joint funding from Council and the State government, there are four sections identified for works. Pavement rehabilitation and widening activities have recommenced after being impacted by the wet weather.

Council provides regular updates on all works completed throughout the Shire on Facebook.

Please take a look to see the extensive maintenance and operational works undertaken in your area. Residents are also encouraged to subscribe to Council's e-newsletter for the latest Council news.

DIMBULAH LIBRARY OPENING HOURS EXTENDED

Council encourages Dimbulah library patrons to make use of the extended opening hours which came into effect on Friday, 1 July 2022. The Dimbulah Library is now open from 11am - 5pm every Tuesday and 9am - 12 noon on Saturdays.

Free membership is available to all Mareeba Shire residents.

Visit your local library and become a member today or join online and start reserving items immediately. Membership gives you access to the extensive collection of eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines that are available in multiple languages.

CHILLAGOE LEVEL 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS LIFTED

COMMUNITY FORUMS UNDERWAY

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The forums are a chance to talk with the Councillors and hear about the 2022/23 Budget and other Council news. The remaining forums are scheduled for:

Chillagoe residents and businesses can enjoy a new level of water security, with water restrictions lifted for the first time since 2017.

Council lifted water restrictions following the completion of two major projects to provide quality water infrastructure that will meet the needs of the community long into the future.

These projects were co-funded by the State and Federal governments and saw a total investment of more than $3.2m in Chillagoe.

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Shock loss for QITE

Atherton, Ravenshoe offices close doors

BY RHYS THOMAS QITE has been forced to close their local offices and lay off staff after they lost a Workforce Australia contract for their Cairns and Tablelands “heartland”, a region they have managed for the past three decades.

The local employment specialists have been operating on the Tablelands for the past 35 years and maintain a main office in Mareeba where they manage disability and farming employment, labour hire services and until recently, Centrelink worker referrals.

But the organisation has had to close its Atherton, Ravenshoe and Cairns offices and lay off 20 staff after its tender to Workforce Australia for the management of the Cairns and Tablelands region was not accepted.

“Unfortunately, we could not afford to keep the Atherton office open or the Ravenshoe or Cairns office – we still have an of-

fice in Innisfail and we own our main office in Mareeba,” QITE general manager Jillian Trout said.

QITE did win the tender for the management of the Townsville area.

The Cairns and Tablelands contract was awarded to three national companies, ITEC, APM and Designer Life which all began operating in the areas as of 1 July.

Workforce Australia deals with people who are registered on Centrelink where they are referred to a provider under the program and attend appointments to find work.

Disappointed with the outcome of the tender process, Ms Trout said the tenders for the two regional areas were nearly identical and she could not understand how the business lost their home region.

“I am still waiting on tender feedback from the Federal Government because we were absolutely shattered – we have been operating in employment on the Tablelands

for over 30 years,” Ms Trout said.

“We just do not understand why we picked up a new region and we lost our existing region.

“If anything, the stats were better for the Tablelands and Cairns than we had on our last star ratings – we had two five-star sites which is the highest you can get, a four-star site and a three-star site.”

Upon securing the contract for the Townsville region, QITE was able to upgrade their existing one staff Townsville office to a double-storey facility which can accommodate 25 staff, while also opening offices in Mount Isa, Ayr, Ingham and Charters Towers.

“We can just perform and operate well in the spaces that we are and we will continue to operate Harvest Trail which is a big player for us on the Tablelands,” Ms Trout said.

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Town’s new splash park a step closer A NEW all-abilities Splash Park is a step closer, with Mareeba Shire Council awarding the $1.35 million contract for the design and construction of the facility to Kirratech Lifestyle Pools.

The state-of-the-art facility, which will be built inside the Mareeba Aquatic Centre, will be a new zero-depth, zero-height splash play area that will include various unique water spray areas with interactive play elements and shade structures.

Construction of the Splash Park will start at the end of this year, with expectations it will be open early next year.

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Angela Toppin, said council was pleased to award the contract, not just for the construction of the Splash Park but for the overall enhancement of the facility.

“The existing 50m pool and children’s pool will be heated and picnic tables and shade will be added to improve the quality of the centre,” Mayor Toppin said.

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the new facility,” she added.

“The enhancement of the Mareeba Aquatic Centre is beneficial to residents and visitors to the region. Council will prioritise maintenance of the facility to continue to offer a unique splash play experience.”

The Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning has provided $1.5 million to provide the Splash Park and upgrades to existing infrastructure at the Aquatic Centre.

“Furthermore, $150,000 of the $195,075 project cost to install a heating system, was grant funded by the Active Gameday Projects Fund from the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport’s (Sport and Recreation). The remaining funds will be contributed by Mareeba Shire Council,” Mayor Toppin said.

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Action on feral pigs needed in face of FMD CALLS have been made for the Queensland Government to abandon its plan to outlaw a poison used to cull feral fig populations as fears of a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak rise across the country.

The State Government could outlaw the use of yellow phosphorus, referred to as CSSP, as early as mid-August, taking the poison out of the feral fig-fighting repertoire, prompting Katter’s Australian Party to call for the ban to be postponed.

KAP leader Robbie Katter wants the government to place an at least two-year delay on its plans to ban CSSP use.

“As a tool in the fight against feral pests, it is a necessary evil at this point given the threat posed to our entire country by FMD,” he said.

“All it would take is for infected meat to be innocently put in a farm compost bin or people have a barbecue in the bush and leave meat scraps which are then consumed by pigs – that could lead to an outbreak.

“Should this disease find its way into Australia, it is very likely pigs will be amongst the greatest vectors so there has never been a more pertinent time to get on top of our feral pig problem.”

Member for Shane Knuth said the outbreak of the disease in Bali and Indonesia was a wake-up call to State and Federal Governments, both of which had procrastinated on taking action on feral pigs.

“Pigs carry, spread and transfer many diseases including noxious weeds,” he said.

“With the pig population reaching up to 25 million in Australia, the concern is that this would accelerate the spread of FMD, causing devastation to our beef and dairy industries.

“The steps needed beyond abandoning the CSSP ban are to give feral pig hunters permits to access National Parks and State Forests, introduce a bounty program, give farmers access to grants to combat feral pigs, and provide more funds for aerial

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shooting.”

Mr Knuth said a massive number of feral pigs use these State-protected areas for breeding before entering private land where they destroy millions of dollars’ worth of agriculture as well as waterways and native flora and fauna each year.

“The risk of them spreading FMD is huge which is why we keep calling on the government to back recreational pig hunters and aerials shootings,” he said.

Atherton maize farmer Jeff Reisen said boar buster traps, bounty programs and more funding for recreational pig hunters was desperately needed.

“Last year about 186 feral pigs were caught on my 250 acres block of land here in Atherton. I only farm on about 50 acres of it as the rest is vegetation,” Mr Reisen said.

“Back when I was a kid there use to be bounty programs which were very effective.

“Now, there are no incentives and we have gotten millions of dollars’ worth of pig damage. In the past our property has had so much damage I thought about stopping farming.

“But after the trial of boar buster traps, last year, I didn’t have any damage from pigs this year. This proves that these sorts of solutions work.

“If Foot and Mouth Disease were to be detected in Australia it will mean my career in farming is completely gone.

“I run cattle and the crops I grow are for cattle. It would completely crush my lively hood along with the goat, pig, beef and dairy industry if this disease was to hit Australia.”

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Aged home fails audit

BY ROBYN HOLMES

Grade 2 student Mikayla Barnes enjoyed the celebrations.

Kids embrace NAIDOC week

NAIDOC celebrations were first on the list this term for Butchers Creek State School, with students getting down and dirty in their bush tucker garden to learn about traditional herbs and vegetables.

The school of 15 kids took the opportunity to expand on their knowledge of traditional bush tucker.

After replanting a few plants and getting a bit grubby, students got their faces painted by the school captains, practiced dot painting and created indigenous themed sand art.

Grade 2’s Nate Sheehy in the school’s bush tucker garden.

A DAMNING report on Mareeba’s Blue Care Aged Care Home has revealed conditions at the facility are far from satisfactory, with the home failing every aged care standard during a recent Federal Government commission audit.

The Mareeba facility did pass its audit last year, failing on only one standard of care, but 12 months later, the home has failed all eight standards which have been laid bare in the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Report.

Despite the damning outcome, the facility has retained its accreditation and, according to the report, is taking immediate action to remedy all the issues raised.

The most troubling issues included: n Staffing levels are not up to scratch, meaning residents do not get the level of care they require. n Residents who need help with hygiene and personal care being left for extended periods of time resulting in incontinence, soiled continence aids not being changed in a timely manner, and there was an absence of a toileting regime for those who are immobile. n Two residents reported physical abuse from staff and/ or staff treating them disrespectfully. n Some shared equipment was unclean, some indoor furniture was observed to be stained, unhygienic and unfit for use and outdoor furniture was dusty, unclean and covered with animal droppings. n Some fittings such as automatic exit doors were observed to pose a potential safety hazard for residents. n Some residents did not feel comfortable to complain for fear of reprisal, providing examples of threats of being punished, being spoken down to and feeling ignored by management after raising complaints. n While the home has a documented infection control process, including an outbreak management plan for Covid, education and training for staff

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has not been provided in infection prevention and control. n Lifestyle activities did not cater consistently to residents from various cultural backgrounds. n Staff were unable to communicate with residents who did not speak English.

“Most sampled consumers did not consider that they receive personal care and clinical care that is safe and right for them,” the report said.

“The care is not tailored to their individual needs – this included ineffective pain management, continence management, medication management, falls management, behaviour management, and skin/wound management.”

The report also noted a failure by the home to be able to “demonstrate that residents nearing the end of their life were provided with a therapeutic environment and provided with interventions that maximised their comfort and preserved their dignity”.

The home had not properly captured residents’ needs, goals and preferences including end of life planning.

“Consumers’ (residents) preferences were incorrectly identified, consumers’ needs, goals and preferences for palliative care are not assessed or documented to guide staff practice,” the report said.

The report also noted that the home could not demonstrate that residents were consistently being referred to other appropriate health professionals such as dietitians, physiotherapists, and speech therapists, when their condition deteriorated or when behavioural management strategies had not been effective in keeping residents safe.

“The service does not have effective processes in place to ensure that when a consumer’s condition changes or deteriorates that this is escalated, and consumers receive timely and appropriate medical review and intervention,” the report said.

Those residents who were

immobile or in the memory support unit were not supported to engage in activities.

“Lifestyle staff advised they do not have the time to provide activities specific to the needs of those in the memory support unit. Staff sampled confirmed they do not have the time and are not supported to provide one on one engagement to consumers that require this level of support,” the report noted.

In a statement, Blue Care said it was taking the matter seriously.

“We regret these findings and sincerely apologise to residents and their families that their home did not meet the quality standards,” a spokesperson said.

“We aim to provide the care and environment our residents and their families rightly expect and deserve.

“Blue Care recognises the ongoing challenges of the Covid pandemic and sector-wide workforce shortages.

“Informed by the ACQSC’s audit findings and our own internal review, we have acted swiftly and comprehensively to improve the standard of care at Mareeba.

“Improvement actions are well progressed and we are determined to ensure that care standards at Mareeba not only meet but exceed the expectations of our residents and their families.

“We are working openly and transparently with the ACQSC, our residents and their families and the local community to complete improvements at the site.”

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FIVE billion containers have been refunded in Queensland through the popular Containers for Change scheme, putting more than $500 million in the hands of participating Queenslanders.

The scheme offers a 10-cent refund for people who recycle their cans, bottles and other containers at a participating Containers for Change recycling facility.

There are two actively manned Containers for Change locations on the Tablelands, one at 11 Bowers Street in Mareeba while the other is at 148 Herberton Road Atherton. Malanda has an automatic station at the Malanda State School.

Just in July alone, the Mareeba station recycled 29,877 containers.

Virginie Marley, interim CEO of Container Exchange the nonfor-profit that runs the container refund scheme, says there are more ways than ever for people to cash in or donate their containers.

“In 2022 alone we have added dozens of new container refund points to the network across Queensland,” she said.

“The network has more than 360 container refund points and counting.

“There are more ways than ever before to use the scheme, including a trial of a free home collection service, drive through depots, bag drops, and reverse vending machines, recyclers can choose what suits their lifestyle.”

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WHILST paying their respects to fallen World War soldiers, visitors to the Atherton War Memorial Cemetery on Rockley Street can rest their feet at a new picnic table newly install by the Atherton Rotary Club.

The idea of installing a table and benches came from club member Trevor Taylor, who had noticed the amount of visitors coming to the cemetery.

He believes having a seat will help increase the amount of people coming to pay their respects at the War Memorial, getting the Rotary club on board to install the precast concrete table.

With money raised from the FNQ Field Days and with the help of Tablelands Regional Council and Tolga business FNQ Precast they were able to create and deliver the low maintenance one piece set to the cemetery.

This is one of many projects that Rotary funds and supports in the Tablelands community.

Motorists reminded of laws for horses

POLICE are reminding motorists of a little-known law that requires them to stop their vehicle if a horse gets agitated.

Queensland is one of the few States where road rules apply to interactions between horse riders and drivers.

When a driver encounters an agitated horse near a roadway, they need to be focused on the animal as oncoming cars can make horses shy, buck, throw the rider or jump towards the car.

If driving near a horse, motorists should watch to see if the rider signals that their horse is jumpy or agitated, which is usually indicated by the rider signalling to the driver by raising a hand and pointing to the horse.

Horses may also show signs of agitation which can be as subtle as standing still with head held high and ears pricked to odd, restless movements.

They may start to “dance” or prance about or start moving sideways either away from, but sometimes towards, the road.

If the driver of the vehicle witnesses any of this or sees the rider signal to them, they must stop the vehicle away from the horse at the side of the road and turn off the engine.

“It’s for the rider’s safety, the horse’s safety, and yours,” a police spokesperson said.

According to the State road rules, a driver must not move until they are sure their vehicle’s engine, or its movement will not aggravate the horse.

Disobeying the rule could leave drivers with a fine.

For more awareness among drivers of the road rules surrounding agitated horses, go to www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/ other/animals

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Inquiry to probe phone service

BY ROBYN HOLMES

LOCALS frustrated with poor mobile coverage can express their views to a new inquiry by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) seeking to find ways to improve the situation.

Residents and businesses from the northern and southern Tablelands took to social media recently to again complain about the poor mobile phone service in the region, and while two new telecommunications towers have been approved by both local councils in recent times, there is no quick fix.

“Is anyone else in the Tolga area having problems with their mobile phone coverage? I am with Telstra and it is taking numerous times for me to send a simple txt with resending up to three/four times,” one person wrote on Facebook which brought a tsunami of comments from many others about how bad it was at their home or business.

“When I do successfully get to send, the receiver does not get it. Even when phoning it doesn’t seem to recognise numbers that are on my contact list and I don’t get dial tone. This is so frustrating especially when you are needing it for work purposes.”

“At Tolga industrial estate, today was the new low – flat out making a call. We now take the EFTPOS machine outside and stand on one leg and it may work on the second try,” another penned.

Mareeba residents also had plenty to complain about on social media.

“The random drop-outs that have been going on for a couple of years now are problematic.

I run a business, there are two business mobile phones and my personal phone. It happens to all of them. We have to call clients back,” one person wrote.

“The service is shocking to say the least, try-

ing to run a business in the town centre, everything is now on wifi as EFTPOS was down and customers couldn’t use their card. For what we pay for the service it’s just a blatant rip off, and very frustrating. For this day and age and with all this technology, why is this happening?” another frustrated person said.

Directed by the Federal Government, the ACCC has commenced an inquiry into mobile telecommunications towers and other radiocommunications services in regional areas.

It will also look into the feasibility of providing mobile roaming during natural disasters or other emergencies.

The inquiry will look at the costs of providing towers and associated infrastructure, including land access, and how these translate into the fee structures for firms that want to access towers to provide mobile and other wireless services.

As part of the inquiry, a discussion paper is open for public comment until 5 August.

In a letter to the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, the ACCC said it was particularly interested in the views of businesses and farmers.

Mareeba businesses have voiced their concerns to the chamber in recent months about mobile phone dropouts and coverage.

President Joe Moro is pleased to see any services introduced to alleviate the stress on the already strained mobile phone network.

“Business have been extremely frustrated over the last three months with the dropout rate on mobile phones,” he said.

“I have regular meetings with Telstra and they ask me ‘what is the biggest issue here?’, and coverage is the issue but dropouts are a problem as well.

“All that bottleneck slows down business and when it slows down business it also means you miss out on income.”

To make a submission, go to the ACCC website or email to rmii@accc.gov.au

Malanda kids are celebrating with the official opening of the $564,500 Jack May Park redevelopment on Friday. Tablelands Mayor Rod Marti (left) and Councillor Dave Bilney did the official honours, cutting the ribbon to the new park which includes a large nature-based playground featuring talking tubes, a slide, concrete tunnel, balance logs, ninja play poles, smaller jump pods, treehouse, a double swing and a see-saw. Other elements of the park include the relocation of a love seat and mosaics, alongside new plantings, benches and paths.

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Growers to fight back on route

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FNQ Growers have decided not to take no for an answer after their request to extend widening works of a dangerous section of the key MareebaDimbulah freight route was knocked back.

A letter was sent to Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey, asking to extend widening works from a 1.7km stretch of the Mareeba-Dimbulah road to the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds.

The current works stop at the top of a gorge on the Dimbulah side, past the Skybury turnoff.

The section of the road under construction has been identified as a high-severity crash site, the works include shoulder widening and the installation of a metre wide centre line to reduce the risk of head on collisions.

The Minister replied and did not give a definite answer to Growers but the Department of Transport and Main Roads has since revealed there are no plans to extend the works.

Growers living along the road raised concerns around its narrowness, specifically around

the gorge and its safety to FNQ Growers.

The group is now drafting another letter to send to Minister Bailey which includes growers’ concerns.

“The road is very narrow and growers would like the road to be widened because there is an issue of safety driving along there, especially when there is a truck coming,” FNQ Growers president Joe Moro said.

“It is probably the narrowest part of the roads around here that are a main road.”

Mr Moro said that with works progressing on Ootan Road, narrow and dangerous sections of the Mareeba-Dimbulah road will need to be addressed.

“Of course we want more B doubles to go down that road one day if we open up Ootan to go out through the inland roads,” he said.

“Eventually they are going to have to do something, there are more B doubles moving around but there are also triples going up to the cape through there.

“Generally there is a lot of big truck movement and the road is very narrow.”

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Jerome Hooligan had the opportunity to play his didgeridoo to the crowd while competing in the ATISAP competition.

Jerome’s talent blows university away DESPITE only playing the didgeridoo for a year, Ravenshoe State School student Jerome Hooligan had the opportunity to play at the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aspirations Program (ATSIAP) state final at Griffith University, Brisbane.

Jerome has been a part of the ATSIAP for the last few months, building his creative thinking and challenging himself through competitions which led him to the state finals.

After presenting his speech on bushfires on the Tablelands for the public

speaking challenge, Jerome was shocked to hear he would be playing his didgeridoo in front of everyone.

“My teacher told someone that I could play the didge and then they asked me to play it in front of everyone,” he said.

“It was scary at first playing in front of all those people – I have only really been playing for the last year.

“I didn’t have anything planned so I just combined the different sounds used in dances and the sounds animals make to create a song.”

Jerome’s improvised song stunned the audience of the university, with many intrigued by his talent to perform with very little preparation.

Although Ravenshoe didn’t win the State Finals of ATISAP, Jerome believes it was an amazing experience to make it this far.

“I am very happy I got the chance to make it to Brisbane,” he said. “It was my first time down there and it was an amazing opportunity – you just have to grasp those types of opportunities you know.”

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DON your gloves and head for the garden because the much-anticipated and eagerly contested Tablelands Garden Awards are back for 2022.

“The competition is open to all gardens in the Tablelands Regional Council area,” judging panel member Cr Annette Haydon said.

“We have categories for home gardens, new home gardens, rural home gardens, edible gardens, community gardens, commercial gardens and for young gardeners.

“This year we have introduced a People’s Choice category so keep your eye out for an opportunity to cast your vote from 3pm Friday 16 until 5pm Tuesday 20 September.”

Eligibility details and criteria for each category are on council’s website (www.trc.qld.gov.au/garden-awards).

Several of the categories are also eligible for the Garden of the Year Award.

“You can nominate online or pop in to one of our customer service centres for a form, and they need to be submitted by 3pm on Friday 2 September to be eligible,” Cr Haydon said.

Gardens will be judged between Monday 12 and Friday 16 September, with presentations to be held on Thursday 22 September.

“There are prizes for first and second place in This Atherton garden of Sandra and Dennis Paton won Garden of the each category,” Cr Haydon added.

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THE lack of aged care services in the Cape is set to be addressed with Cook Shire Council, Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Councils lodging a business case study which includes a proposed 40bed aged care home in Cooktown.

The preliminary business case examines four primary project components including the need and case for change, site concept masterplan options studies, indicative cost estimates and provides detailed financial and economic appraisals of the proposed project.

“There is an acute need to meet the growing demand for regional aged care services,” Cook Mayor Peter Scott said.

“Elders and aged residents who cannot remain at home are left with little alternative but to leave their family and move hundreds of kilometres to obtain residential care services or secure dementia services.

“The pain and practicality of dislocation has resounding social and cultural impacts on our community members which is why we’re collaborating with neighbouring Aboriginal Shire councils and State Government departments to advocate for the case for change.”

The business case also includes consideration for a 40-bed aged-care facility for Cooktown which would facilitate a dignified transition for local seniors from inde-

pendent or supported living to high care aged care.

“We all knew there was a huge gap in adequate aged care facilities in our region however, local councils simply don’t have the capacity, nor the resources to provide these services,” Mayor Scott said.

“It’s imperative to the long-term health and welfare of our community, and of our neighbours in Hope Vale and Wujal Wujal, that State and Commonwealth governments address the aged-care issue. The business case now gives us the tools to advocate for funding.”

For more information, email at mail@ cook.qld.gov.au or phone on 4082 0500.

Councillor Update Mareeba Shire Councillor Daniel (Danny) Bird that it was important to keep costs as affordable as possible for the ratepayers, while continuing to deliver sustainable, quality serThe Councillor Communi- vices. ty Forums are underway, and it is wonderful to talk The Mareeba Markets are to the residents at these getting set to start in their new location at the Mareeevents. ba Turf Club from SaturIf you haven’t yet made it, day, 13 August 2022 folI encourage you to come lowing the decision by the along to one of the remain- St Thomas’ P&F to make ing sessions in Irvine- the move. bank, Mt Molloy, Dimbulah, Speewah or Chillagoe. I wish the P&F all the best at the new venue and enFeel free to come along to courage everyone to head a time that suits you - it along to the Turf Club to does not need to be in your enjoy this lovely facility. neighbourhood.

With ample parking and The forums are an op- lots of space, it is bound portunity for Council to to become a favourite for update the community on stallholders and patrons the various projects Coun- alike.

I am pleased to provide an update to residents and ratepayers on some of the latest news from Council.

cil has and will be undertaking and to highlight plans resulting out of the 2022/23 budget, which is based on the Long-Term Financial Plan which forecasts an annual increase of 2.5%.

In other news, Council has been working with the Mareeba Community Housing Company (MCHC) to improve the housing situation in the Mareeba Shire.

This is a significant issue, and Council and This is lower than the cur- MCHC have entered into rent inflation rate, how- a three-year management ever, this Council agreed arrangement for Council’s

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community housing properties in Mareeba, Dimbulah, Kuranda and Mt Molloy.

This represents an increase in the size of the housing stock under management by the MCHC and it is hoped that, in the long run, this will create opportunities to build more housing stock.

In closing, I would like to remind residents that my fellow Councillors and I are always available to talk to you if there is ever a Council matter you would like to discuss. I welcome your contact.

Thank you.

Councillor Danny Bird P: 0467 304 744 E: dannyb@msc.qld.gov.au

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Ebbie’s lifetime passion for healing He treats 6000 patients a year and despite being 76, rides his bike 50km to and from work every day and as ELLIE FINK discovered, Dr Ebbie Swemmer is not slowing down anytime soon.

FIERCELY passionate skin specialist, Dr Ebbie Swemmer, has dedicated his life to saving lives even though he was meant to retire decades ago.

Highly sought after, Dr Swemmer tends to 6,000 patients at Mareeba’s Rural Medical Skin Clinic and is currently booked out until July 2023, receiving between 13 to 16 calls per day from locals seeking to become patients.

His medical journey began in the farming provinces of South Africa, where an 18-year-old Ebbie decided to pursue a career in occupational medicine.

“I started in farming and when I left school, I decided I wanted to go into medicine as I have always wanted to do it,” he said.

“I decided I wanted to be a doctor and I wanted to save lives. Especially since I was so young and all I wanted to do was help people.”

He started out in a position with Pfizer, an American pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation, where he learned the ropes in medicine.

After a few years, he found himself in the South African Army where he served for 19 years, becoming a Colonel and doctor to the troops.

Dr Swemmer’s experiences in the armed services gave him more of an appetite for a medical career and built his knowledge, facing many different circumstances, such as treating 261 wounded soldiers in a single day.

In 2000, Dr Swemmer made the move to Australia and undertook further training to prove his high level of knowledge and expertise as a doctor and qualify as one in Australia.

Smashing his exams, he soon took on the role of senior medical officer in the Northern Territory, where he began to transition into a skin specialist.

“I didn’t expect to become a skin cancer specialist in the beginning but now it is all I do,” Dr Swemmer said.

“I’ve done lots of skin cancer procedures and I learnt from specialists and South Africa and in Germany – I think once you have been in the job for a long time it is easy to tell what is and isn’t a skin cancer.

“I decided that from then on, this what I was going to do.”

Dr Swemmer resided in Cairns, operating out of the Smithfield Doctors for several years before moving up the hill to Mareeba, a town he believes is the perfect central point for the large majority of his patients.

When working in Cairns, he realised how far people would travel to be seen by him on a daily basis, with many Tablanders having to take a whole day off just for a skin check-up.

That is when he decided Mareeba was the perfect midpoint, where a large majority of his patients could visit without paying $60 in fuel per trip.

Now almost 76 years of age, Dr Swemmer has no plans on settling down and retiring any time soon, saying he was “meant to retire 40 years ago and I am still here!”.

Every day, he cycles a 50km round trip to and from work at the Mareeba Post Office Centre to tend to his patients, sacrificing most weekends to ensure people are seen.

“How am I supposed to provide the services if I am not here?” he said.

Dr Ebbie Swemmer is kept busy as a skin cancer specialist based in Mareeba.

“I’ll never be able to retire because I am a Christian and, in the Bible, there is nowhere that mentions that you have to retire, and I cannot sit around and do nothing – I would go crazy!

“People need us here and they always say, ‘please don’t retire and please don’t go away’.

“It is not that I don’t want to retire, I am going on 76 and closer to my useby date but I need to be here to help people.

“I think the most satisfying part of my job is working with people and making sure they get better by giving

them the right advice.

“I love when people take my advice and do exactly what they need to get better.”

With the current GP and specialist shortage on the Atherton Tablelands, Dr Swemmer is very passionate about people working in medicine especially in rural and regional areas.

He says that, from experience, rural is the best place for the doctors to be and does not understand why people choose the “big city”.

Dr Swemmer passionately encourages doctors to come to regional areas,

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enjoy the great outback experience and take an advantage of the high demand in the profession.

“The climate up here is good and there is lots of work, I don’t understand why people would prefer the cities,” he said.

“We have a major shortage of doctors up here – it is even so bad that some of my patients want me to fill scripts for them to get their medications and I cannot do that.

“I think there is a desperate need for people to come here to be a doctor.”

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TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND

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‘Green Season’ in Palm Cove: ECEMBER through till March is the Green/Wet season in Northern Queensland, and the temperature in Palm Cove varies on average between 23-31 degrees.

Palm Cove features a beautiful year-round climate but there is a distinct difference between its two seasons. In the dry months there is less humidity and slightly cooler temperatures; Palm Cove during wet season gives you a different depth of experience and allows you to keep exploring, finding out the true meaning of the ‘Wet Tropics’.

December is the hottest but also the perfect time for diving on the Great Barrier Reef, also tending to be the calmest time with winds generally being light. Many fish species are breeding at this time of year and their vibrancy and abundance should not be missed! Daily trips to the Reef leave the Cairns Marina, just 30 minutes away.

The longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures of January make wandering the tropical rainforest a perfect option for nature lovers. The lush greenery is well nourished by the sun, wildlife is abundant and the creeks make it a crystal clear paradise. Explore the Daintree Rainforest or the even closer Barron Gorge National Park.

February is a month of a little more cloud cover, which makes it ideal for exploring the rainforest. The water temperature can be around 30 degrees, making it great for snorkelling and scuba diving to experience the bounty of marine life.

The best part of Palm Cove during the green season is our abundance of restaurants and cafes where you can relax and recover from exploring the surrounding World Heritage Wet Tropics and Great Barrier Reef.

‘Just up the road’ are also the attractions of Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Birdworld Kuranda and Koala Gardens Kuranda.

December to March

The longer daylight hours and warmer temperatures of January make wandering the tropical rainforest a perfect option for nature lovers.

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ALM Cove is a well-known favourite destination for inland families to enjoy a summer break. Its great beach,

local eateries, and central location provide the perfect base to gather, unwind and enjoy some of the finer things in life. What may well be Palm Cove’s best-kept holiday accommodation secret is Sanctuary Palm Cove.

Located on the corner of Cedar Rd and Williams Esplanade you will find your Sanctuary. A literal stone’s throw away from the beach, you’ll enter through the property gates to discover large idyllic self-contained holiday apartments nestled amongst its age-old melaleucas and natural wetland.

Sanctuary has the perfect balance of nature and architecture with nature providing the perfect backdrop and creating stunning views from every apartment.

Most of the apartments are three bedrooms and are spacious, light-filled and well equipped for gatherings of any kind, be it time away with the family or celebrating a special occasion. Sanctuary also boasts a large 25m heated lap pool and kids’ wading pool area away from the apartments, complete with its own large undercover BBQ area.

Do very little during your stay or do it all but know that Sanctuary Palm Cove will be your perfect summer holiday base. To find out more please contact the onsite team.

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Positive learning recognised MALANDA State School’s commitment to implementing positive behaviour in the school has been recognised on a state-wide level as a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Demonstration School.

The primary school is one of two PBL Demonstrations schools in Queensland and has focused on creating a positive environment for the school and community for quite some time, committing to improving student outcomes through implementation of positive behaviour support.

Deputy principal Shannon Palmer, prosocial intervention teacher Chiquita Pease and classroom teacher Michelle Ivory travelled to the PBL Conference with several other teachers from schools across the region.

Ms Palmer expressed her pride for the small school and the facilities it hosts to help students have a positive experience at school.

“Congratulations Malanda Family on developing a positive school culture where every person is valued. This is an incredible achievement as we, along with only two other state schools in Queensland, were chosen,” she said.

“We are also an Early Years School of Excellence as part of the Step Up into Education 2021–2024 initiative.

“This means we have been recognised for being committed to improving children’s transition from early childhood settings into schooling, through a focus on effective partnerships and best practice approaches to Early Years curriculum and pedagogy.

“Next term, we begin our ‘Get Ready for Prep’ Transition sessions and welcome all interested families to come along and see how the Malanda Family can support your little ones.”

PEOPLE wishing to buy an electric vehicle can now get a $3000 rebate from the State Government.

The government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy is aimed at breaking down two barriers to owning an electric vehicle – purchase cost and charging station availability.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said it was hoped the strategy would encourage an uptake of electric vehicle purchases in the Sunshine State.

“A key part of the strategy includes a $45 million commitment to deliver $3000 rebates towards new EV purchases to bring down the initial purchase price, which EV drivers can claim from 1 July.

“Vehicles purchased on or after 16 March this year that are up to a dutiable value of $58,000 or less (including GST), and registered in Queensland, are eligible.

The government has also started the $10 million EV Infrastructure Scheme which will operate as a co-funding opportunity for industry, local councils and other eligible entities to partner with the government.

There are now almost 10,000 EVs registered in Queensland, which has doubled since the same time last year.

To apply for the EV rebate and further details on the infrastructure scheme, go to www.qld.gov.au/zevstrategy

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Malanda State School Prosocial Intervention Teacher Chiquita Pease, Deputy Principal Shannon Palmer and Class Teacher Michelle Ivory attended a PBL Conference last school term, with their school now recognised as a PBL Demonstration School.

Boost for ‘green’ community projects

COMMUNITY groups across the region will have the opportunity to expand on their conservation projects with round six of Community Sustainability Action Grants being allocated.

The grants were awarded to “passionate guardians of Queensland’s National Parks and forests”, with volunteer groups set to received $700,000 to boost their green projects.

Funding for revegetation was common amongst the recipients, with Daintree Life, Tolga Bat Rescue and Research Inc receiv-

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ing $20,000 to revegetate parts of the Daintree National Park by undertaking weed control and tree planting.

To help in the recovery of Mabi Rainforests in the region, Barron River Catchment Management Association Inc received $20,000 to weed and restore 0.5 hectares of land to increase Mabo ecological habitat.

A total of $13,500 has been dedicated to help search for evidence of koalas on the Tablelands, conducted by the Tree-Kangaroo and Mammal Group Inc, as well as $22,792 to help increase habitats.

BirdLife Australia will use $10,747 to re-establishing bird monitoring within the Wooroonooran National Park by using the Birdata app to undertake data capture, storage and analysis.

A total of $18,000 will go towards quoll conservation, with the Australian Quoll Conservancy to conduct surveys over the next three years to monitor spotted-tailed quolls in the region.

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Shredding it with Bruce

BY RHYS THOMAS

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.

Furthermore, Wendy has extensive experience in Commercial Law, Estates, Criminal and Family Law and Civil Litigation.

It is with this wealth of knowledge and experience that Wendy is sure to become an integral part of the Apels Solicitors and Notary team, providing valuable assistance to our existing solicitors.

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.

Welcome to the team Wendy!

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BRUCE Thompson first picked up a guitar when he was 13 years old and after deciding guitar lessons were too boring, he taught himself – decades later he is an active member of the Tablelands Music Lovers and is about to direct his own rock musical.

The electric guitarist played his first serious gig in Gatton near Toowoomba when he was 17 years old, playing as the lead guitarist for a band in front of a 2000-strong crowd, and even though he knew they were not there to see him, the thrill of having a live audience applauding his music was enough to convince him this was the career path he wanted.

Bruce had clearly caught the music bug and has invested his life into pursing his passion for music and the arts.

“It was brilliant, the audience enjoyed what we did and the bug bit me there that night and I have never gotten over it,” he said.

“Having 2000 people, a full dance floor and everything else, people clapping and screaming at the end of it was just great.”

Bruce went on to play for metal bands including leading a band called Sacrament where he learned to play rhythm and lead at the same time, throw in riffs and more – skills he uses to this day with Tablelands Music Lovers.

Music Lovers was an obvious draw for an artist like Bruce and he became quickly involved in their mic nights.

“I have always wanted to be an artist, I am a visual artist as well and I had a strong feeling that my art would work as t-shirt designs,” he said.

“So, I just threw caution to the wind and packed up the family, we looked for an area with a strong art community and tourism area.”

Bruce’s idea for his rock musical was actually born at Tableland Music Lovers after president Colin Trigwell suggested a song Bruce Thompson – music lover and visual artist. would work well in a musical.

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For the love of music Music has always been able to bring people together and still does as RHYS THOMAS discovered when he talked to a group of Tablelanders passionate about the local live music scene.

WITH the dream of growing and protecting live music, Tablelands Music Lovers has spent the past decade nurturing emerging live music artists in the region but are desperate to find a new permanent home to continue their mission.

Tablelands Music Lovers was founded over 10 years ago by trailblazer Lois McAdam alongside now president Colin Trigwell, with the dream of providing a safe space for artists to explore their craft, bond with like-minded people and enjoy what they love most, music.

The non-for-profit group has a wide selection of unique artists from rock bands to banjo players to violinists, which all play either at the Music Lovers own gigs or are outsourced to local events and venues.

Music Lovers is currently working with the Yungaburra markets to source upcoming talent to perform in the new rotunda on market days.

Starting in “the shed” in Atherton, the group then moved into the old RSL building before the relocating to the Grand Hotel, however they currently share a temporary space at the Atherton QCWA Hall.

Colin says the group prides itself on creating a safe space for artists to get up and perform without the fear of judgement.

“Tablelands Music Lovers is dedicated to the ongoing development and

support of live music on the Tablelands,” he said.

“There was a time where there was hardly any live music in Atherton, there were no venues that were set up for bands anymore and they were not giving people the opportunity to play.

“That is where Music Lovers presented the stage for performers to get up on – it did not matter how far along you were in your musical journey, if you were just starting or had never gotten up on stage before – people would come in, sit down, and then come back month after month.”

The group not only provided musicians with a safe space where they could comfortably explore their craft, it also provided artists new to the Tablelands a point of contact to start

making connections.

Tablelands Music Lovers was the first stop for UK-born and raised Ben Wilson after he moved to the Tablelands last year as he felt Music Lovers

I only moved up here 18 months ago but the first thing I did was rock up to Music Lovers... was the right place to be.

“I only moved up here 18 months ago but the first thing I did was rock up to Music Lovers because that ena-

bled me to make connections with other musicians and get gigs,” he said.

Due to the impacts of Covid, Music Lovers was forced to leave their home at the Grand Hotel as they couldn’t fundraise enough money to pay the rent.

The group is currently without a permanent home and is searching for a suitable spot to restart their open mic nights, beginner nights and gigs.

The group also runs several workshops for the betterment of the community including a workshop for artists with disabilities.

“We only make our money through fundraising and we do that through raffles and sausage sizzles and running a bar, we have donations and memberships as well that is how we

support the club,” Colin said.

“We have got a strong membership base of around 100 members and a strong volunteer base of around 20 regular volunteers.

“Any money that we pay out in rent comes through our fundraising but we did not have the money coming through.”

If you would like to help keep live music alive on the Tablelands contact the group at tablelandsmusiclovers@ gmail.com The next big gig coming up for the Tablelands Music Lovers will be at the Irvinebank Festival to be held next month. n See story on Irvinebank Festival, Page 22

COUNCILLOR COMMUNITY FORUMS

You’re invited!

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, 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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Our Council Our Community Projects & Programs Update

VP Day Commemorations

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Weather permitting, the following projects and programs will commence, continue or be completed in August:

We are recognising the 77th Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day at Rocky Creek War Memorial Park on Sunday 14 August.

We’ll be unveiling five individual plaques and one for the 2/33 Australian Infantry Battalion Association. Join us at: • 10am for the dedication and unveiling of the plaques • 10.45am for an 11am start of the VP Day Memorial Service.

Please stay at home if you are unwell or have flulike symptoms.

We are looking for a: • Plant Operator Maintenance (Roller) • Senior Civil Designer.

Go to trc.qld.gov.au/careers for more information and to apply.

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Slashing in Butchers Creek, East Barron, Glen Allyn, Kairi, Lake Eacham, North Johnstone, Ravenshoe, Tolga, Topaz, Tully Falls, Sluice Creek and Yungaburra.

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Boom slashing in Atherton, East Barron, Millaa Millaa, Tolga, Upper Barron and Walkamin.

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Grading in Kairi, Mount Garnet and Tolga.

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Replacement of Duncan Brown bridge.

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Work on sections of Brooks Road in Mungalli.

Be Connected Sessions

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Preparation work for annual road reseal program.

We are offering free Be Connected courses and webinars throughout August to increase the confidence, digital skills and online safety of older residents. The sessions include: • Safer Online Shopping webinar • Fun With Photos session • Connecting To Others webinar • How To Use Government Websites webinar • Staying Safe On Facebook webinar • Four-Week iphone & ipad course Webinars can be watched online or at Atherton Library. Find dates, times, links, booking information and other details at trc.qld.gov.au/whats-on-libraries.

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Road inspections, pothole repairs and sign cleaning across the region.

Follow these and other projects and programs at trc.qld.gov.au/projects.

Advisory Committees We’re looking for members for several of our advisory committees. The committees help us understand current and changing community needs and inform our decision-making processes.

See the terms of reference and apply at trc.qld.gov.au/committees before Monday 15 August to be a part of the: • • • • •

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Youth Advisory Committee Inclusion Advisory Committee Agriculture Advisory Committee Regional Arts Development Fund Committee Atherton Chinatown Advisory Committee

Next Council Meetings 9am Thursday 28 July (tomorrow) 9am Thursday 31 August The meetings are held in the Coordination Centre, 15 Vernon Street in Atherton. See trc.qld.gov.au and socials for agendas, minutes, recordings and live stream links.

TABLELAND REGIONAL GALLERY

Beyond The Lens | Altered Reality By six photographic artists On display until Saturday 20 August

Tablelands Garden Awards 2022 Nominate at trc.qld.gov.au/garden-awards by 5pm Friday 2 September.

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Home Garden New Home Garden Rural Home Garden Edible Garden Community Garden Commercial Garden Young Gardener

Help Choose New Books For Our Libraries

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Earth Wood Water

By Gail M Kelso On display until Saturday 3 September

Visit trc.spydus.com and recommend new titles!

FOYER GALLERY

Dare To Be Different

By Happy Snappers photography group (U3A Atherton) On display until Friday 26 August

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

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Friday 22 July  Davies Park Mareeba

Sunday August 14 Kate, Tony and Leo got a little bit competitive in the Hobby Horse Race.

Christmas in July organiser Maureen Lane with her 17 year old Maltese X Frankie.

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Mareeba local Nole Sproule and her Spoodle Moses.

Glenda taking on the Hobby Horse race.

Pam giving her lucky horse a big kiss.

Carol Payne from Mission Beach with her Tenterfield Bob.

Tina Morena from Adelaide with her 13 year old Mini Groodle El.

Dot Lowe and Geoff Styles from Tasmania with their Silky Terriers Mickey and Daisey.

A record 13 breeds will be on display during the 4th annual Tablelands Better Beef Open Day when 14 studs simultaneously open their gates to commercial breeders on Sunday August 14, 2022.

Better your beef breeding by seeing first-hand the best seedstock operations on the Atherton Tablelands.

DETAILS: PRESIDENT NICK TROMPF 0412 786 719 Tableland Better Beef Open Day

Gloria and her trusty ride made it over the line.

Julia Byrne from Toowoomba with her Cavoodle Layla.

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Kathy Ashton from Victoria with her Choodle Angus.

Winner of the pet parade Peny, a Chihuahua X Jack Russel with owner Gary Stapleton from South Australia.

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Bride to be Jodi Dixon (third from left) held her hens party at the races with friends and family.

Scott and Fiona Green.

RACE DAY Saturday 23 July  Atherton Turf Club

Leah O’Donohue(left) owner of race two winner Cupid’s Son celebrates with Alyse McRobb and Tahlia Hey.

Fashions on the Field winner Rachel Kidcaff.

Wade Ferris enjoys the day.

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Alcia McCoville and Pat McFadden.

Wendy Smart, Jen Marsh, Rachel Reid, Kristine Fraser and Grace Connor dressed in style for the race day.

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ENTERTAINMENT Movie magic at Majestic

August gig for rising star FEW songwriters are prepared to be as vulnerably autobiographical as rising Cairns star Greta Stanley – and even fewer possess her gift for evocative storytelling.

Greta’s powerful and distinctive voice is beautifully complemented by the head-turning immediacy of her melodies and her natural charisma as a performer.

Her talent has been recognised by national youth broadcaster Triple J who have added numerous tracks to their rotation and playlists, and are supporting Greta’s upcoming album tour, for her new album, “Real Love in Real Life” released in April.

As part of her national tour, Greta will perform for one night only in Cairns at Tanks Arts Centre on 6 August.

Following her debut album “Full Grown” and two acclaimed EPs, Greta has spent the last two years creating her anticipated sophomore record.

Greta’s album tour “Real Shows In Real

THE blockbuster film, “Elvis”, the highly-anticipated mystery dramatic thriller “Where The Crawdads Sing”, “Thor: Love and Thunder” and “Minions: The Rise of Gru” are all being screened at the Majestic Theatre this weekend.

WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING This is a coming-of-age story of a young girl raised by the marshlands of the south in the 1950s. When the town hotshot is found dead, and inexplicably linked to Kya, the Marsh Girl is the prime suspect in his murder case.

ELVIS Elvis follows the story of infamous rock n roll star Elvis Presley seen through the eyes of his controversial manager Colonel Tom Parker. The film explores Elvis Presley’s highs and lows and the many challenges and controversies he received throughout his career.

THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Thor’s retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butch-

er, who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who, to Thor’s surprise, inexplicably wields his magical hammer, Mjolnir, as the Mighty Thor.

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU In the heart of the 1970s, amidst a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, Gru (Steve Carell) is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them.

Luckily, he gets some mayhem-making back-up from his loyal followers, the Minions. Together, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and Otto - a new Minion sporting braces and a desperate need to please - deploy their skills as they and Gru build their first lair, experiment with their first weapons, and pull off their first missions. n All the session times and information is on the Majestic website www.majestictheatre.com..au

Life” is not to be missed, as she and her band appear live across the country, playing new songs and a growing collection of her classics, including “When January Comes”, “Kick”, “Soak Into This”, “Red Earth Dirt”, “Come Undone”, and more.

Opening the night at Tanks Arts Centre will be part-time Far North Queensland resident Yazmindi. Whether performing at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas (twice), Woodford Folk Festival or playing at the Byron Bay Flea Market, her sound is a crowd-favourite.

A cornerstone of Yazmindi’s musical prowess is her ability to craft authentic stories and evocative soundscapes that build around her swelling harmonies.

She is one of the next generation of singer-songwriters that build upon the previous successes of iconic front runners, Missy Higgins, Kasey Chambers, Courtney Barnett and Ed Sheeran. To book for the Tanks Arts Centre show, go to www.ticketlink.com.au

Family country music event COUNTRY music lovers are in for a treat this Sunday, with the Tablelands Country Music Club starting its monthly family days again.

The club, which has been operating for 38 years and has around 140 members, stopped the monthly events due to Covid but are now ready to host them again, starting at Atherton Hotel on Sunday from 12 noon until 5pm.

The event features lots of great music from the club’s band, Rusty Strings, but also allows attendees to get up and take the microphone.

“Anyone can write their name down and get up and sing a song with the band,” club

president Sheila Moody said.

“The events are all about having fun, enjoying all kinds of country music and they can even have a dance or join in with the line dancers.”

There will be raffles as well as food and drink available to purchase.

The club has planned events for the next few months, with Mareeba Leagues Club next on the list on 28 August, followed by Speewah Tavern on 25 September, Peeramon Hotel on 30 October and Brothers Leagues Club in Innisfail on 27 November.

Everyone is welcome.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Marking 25 years of art

KURANDA Arts Co-Op gallery is opening their doors to their latest exhibition “Kindred” this weekend, showcasing art from members past and present to celebrate the art group’s 25th year of operation.

The newly renovated extension will display art from 30 artist who have been involved with the gallery and its endeavours. Art’s Co-Op chairperson Mollie Bosworth is excited to open the exhibition to the public and celebrate two and a half decades of talent.

“It is wonderful that these members are coming together for our ‘Kindred’ exhibition which will be showcased in the new space in our gallery, at the opening, on Friday,” she said.

Doors will open 5pm on Friday 29 July at the Kuranda Arts Co-Op gallery at 17 Coondoo Street.

Heritage focus of Irvinebank Festival TUCKED away 14km east of Herberton, the historic mining town of Irvinebank will be abuzz next month with the return of the Irvinebank Festival.

Formerly known as the John Moffat Festival, honouring the great explorations of the early mining pioneer, this year’s three-day festival from 5-8 August will welcome locals and tourists alike to learn and celebrate the small township.

The town, which was established in 1884, hosts many historic sights still standing today including the former home of John Moffatt, Queensland National Bank and the original Loudoun Mill that produced metallic tin for decades.

Throughout the festival, visitors can explore historical sites such as these and more, along with learning the rich history associated with each sight.

Irvinebank School of Arts and Progress Committee Treasurer, Diane

Photo display PHOTOGRAPHERS from the Happy Snappers group from U3A Atherton currently have an exhibition of some of their best images at the Foyer Gallery, 45 Mabel Street.

“Dare to be Different” features everyday scenes we see around us, captured with trained eyes through a camera lens.

The exhibition is on display until 26 August.

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Delany, has been helping organise the event after it’s three year hiatus and has an action packed program suited to everyone.

“Irvinebank is a quiet and pretty little bush town with lots of old buildings, several dams, a very large bird populations for bird lovers and lots of local museums and sites to visit,” she said.

“The festival was originally the John Moffatt Festival, but we have changed it

to just the Irvinebank Festival this year and it will be a little different as we ease back into the festival again.

“It is really good to have it back and have visitors coming along to our little town to explore.”

Day one will consist of a welcome barbeque at 5.30pm with music, food, and a bar available for visitors.

Saturday morning is an explore day for locals and tourists alike, with food and market stalls, music, kids games and a “blackboard session” in the hall.

When the evening will consist of a dance from 5.30pm until midnight where everyone can dress up, have a drink and enjoy tunes by local artists from the Tablelands Music Lover Club – Ramble on Irvinebank, Billy Turner Trio, Suzy&Matty, The Love Handles and Ben Banjo Wilson. Festivities will cease on Sunday with a recovery breakfast.

Tickets cost $35 and are available from bit.ly/irvinebank.

Local pub inspires new song LOVER of a good local country song, Phil Ackland has released his latest single and music video “National Hotel”, a tale of finding love at the local Mount Molloy pub.

The retired surveyor and Lotus Glen Correctional Centre officer decided to take his love for the music he created whilst on the job and share it with the world, releasing them on his YouTube channel.

With “National Hotel” taking him almost four decades to perfect, Phil drew his inspiration from the different quirky things he would see on the job as a surveyor.

“I wrote National Hotel in 1988 when I started surveying around the place and I couldn’t tell you exactly where I wrote it, but I know I was out west somewhere,” he said.

“After rearranging the song a few times and fiddling with it over and over again it turned out to be pretty good.

“My brother did about 10 illustrations to describe the story for the YouTube video, showing a young bloke meeting a bar maid and convincing her to come home with him.”

Phil taught himself music whilst in boarding school, picking up a keyboard and guitar at a young age and using his imagination to compose his songs.

Since 2013, he has released his music to YouTube, with the belief that music is better shared then locked up behind subscriptions and limited audiences.

“Being a songwriter, it is not good having music bottled up by yourself and I showed it to my wife and a few of my friends and asked what they thought of it,

Local songwriter Phil Ackland has released his latest song “National Hotel”, telling the story of finding love at the local pub.

and they said it was really good, so I did something about it (and published it publicly),” Phil said.

“And who knows, someone might really like it, maybe a Western singer can pick it up and sing it, as I am not much of a singer myself and maybe the National Hotel might like it.

“I am not in it for the money you know, I am in it for the enjoyment.”

Phil’s song is available to listen to on his YouTube Channel “Phil Ackland”.

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ENTERTAINMENT across the region

FRI 26 AUG - SUN 4 SEP 2022 Melbourne-based band Siesta Cartel will perform Italian songs from the 1800s to the 1960s.

Family fun Italian style A MAJOR family fun day filled with Italian food, songs, dance and comedy will fill Fogarty Park in Cairns this Sunday as the inaugural Cairns Italian Festival kicks off in style.

La Festa will transform the park with the best Italian culinary delights celebrating mouth-watering produce with a fabulous array of food and drink stalls, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs, live band performances by Siesta Cartel, the Made in Italy Show, Pizza Acrobatics and Daniela and Stefania from “My Kitchen Rules”, Italian music and dancing, a fashion parade and kids’ activities.

The day will end with a spectacular fireworks display.

MC for the day is award-winning performer James Liotta.

With more than 25 years of experience, James has toured constantly around Australia as a stand-up comedian alongside ethnic comedy icons such as Joe Avati, George Kapiniaris and Tahir.

He is well known for having MC’d countless Italian festivals across Australia as well as major events both corporate and public.

He continues to tour around the country both as a comic and MC with a focus on his co-produced comedy shows alongside his partner in crime, Piero Viavattene, with their side-splitting antics as “Pippo and Pasquale” who have amassed over five million views collectively online and have sold thousands of tickets to their live stage shows.

Another act not to be missed on the day is Siesta Cartel, a group of young Italians from Melbourne whose hearts beat to the music they play from a time long ago, where their beloved traditions was born.

Adam Cursio formed Siesta Cartel in late 2018 with a goal of reconnecting with the tra-

Comic James Liotta will MC on the day.

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ditional Italian music he grew up with.

His ambitions for the band, however, are grander in scale – to help reunite all Italians in Australia with their roots.

Siesta Cartel’s first gig was at the 2018 Carlton Italian Festa where they received immediate support from the city’s Italian community. They have since played at the Australian Open, Crown’s Gradi Italian Festival and Lygon St’s Melbourne Italian Festa.

The Siesta Cartel repertoire includes Italian songs spanning from the 1800s to the 1960s.

“There’s a lot of Neapolitan songs, songs from Napoli in Italy,” Adam says.

“There’s a lot of songs from around Sicily, Calabria and generally the southern part of Italy, which is where most of the migrants here are from and that’s the music that we grew up with.”

La Festa starts at 11am on Saturday and goes through until 10pm. Tickets for adults are $17.90, $5.50 for children, or $40.68 for a family pass.

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Research boosts agriculture result RESEARCH and extension work supported by the State Government is driving the innovation that will take Queensland’s agriculture to even greater heights, says Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner.

He said $140 million worth of research was included in the State’s Budget that would drive the productivity and innovation in Queensland’s livestock, aquaculture, cropping, horticulture, forestry, timber and food processing industries.

“This is a bold declaration of the government’s commitment to the science that is backing our farmers’ success,” Mr Furner said.

“Our investment in agricultural science and extension will help Queensland farmers to lead the nation and the world.”

Mr Furner said the growth of Queensland’s agriculture sector was a tribute to the quality, commitment and resilience of Queensland’s farmers in the wake of the Covid pandemic.

“Despite all of the challenges we have seen Queensland agriculture’s Gross Value of Production rise to an estimated $23.54 billion in 2021-22,” he said.

“Our research support, which involves both government funding and investment by research partners, plays a key role in helping farmers to trial new varieties, advance technologies and manage pests while they get on with what they do best – growing the world’s best food and fibre.”

Department of Agriculture and Fisheries research sites played a key role in agricultural research, with laboratories, glasshouses, growth rooms, growth cabinets and seed storage facilities.

“Whether it is screening weeds for herbicide resistance, developing pigeonpea crops or developing online tools to support the broadacre grains industry, our research teams and research partnerships are delivering in better results for Queensland farmers,” Mr Furner said.

Biosecurity beefed up to protect bee colonies AN invasive mite rampaging through New South Wales European Honeybee colonies has prompted a wave of new Queensland biosecurity measures to ensure the states bee colonies are protected and industry leaders are warning beekeepers to be alert and monitor their hives closely.

Varroa Mite (Varroa destructo) is a mite that attacks European honeybees and eventually leads to the entire colonies breakdown and death.

The mite was recently detected in New South Wales and is considered to be the greatest threat to Australia’s honey and honeybee pollination plant industries.

FNQ Growers president Joe Moro said Varroa destructor has the ability to wipe out industries, businesses and possibly even rural communities.

“Biosecurity remains a top priority for our growers and the recent outbreak of Varroa destructor in NSW clearly shows how quickly these threats can mobilise,” he said.

“Some horticulture industries rely heavily on pollination

The Varroa Mite (pictured on the bee) is causing ripples through the industry, triggering biosecurity measues.

services, so any threat to this is a direct threat to the viability of horticulture.

“When you consider the economic flow-on effect from agriculture, which for many rural and regional economies is the economic driver, biosecurity is really a matter for all of us.”

In response to the mite, the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries has modified its movement control order, restricting the movement of bees, beehives, bee keeping equipment and bee products into Queensland and

banning any beekeeping equipment that has been used in New South Wales from entering the state.

Under the new order, these products can only be moved into Queensland if the carrier is processed honey or beeswax, it is a new and unused apiary appliance and it is a quarantine secured diagnostic honey sample for testing at a recognised diagnostic facility.

The department has also released a Bee 123 form on the Survey 123 App to help monitor

potential cases of the mite.

Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Rural Communities Minister Mark Furner is imploring beekeepers to monitor their hives and report any suspected cases of the mite.

“Although the Varroa destructor species is not established in Australia, we cannot be complacent and early detection is essential to ensure any varroa mites entering Australia are contained,” he said.

“That is why we have restricted the movement of bees, beehives and other varroa mite carriers from New South Wales into Queensland.

“I urge beekeepers to download the Survey 123 app and use the Bee 123 form which will help make reporting checks of their hives easy and efficient.”

The department has asked apiarists to monitor their hives and report unexpected hive deaths, deformed bees, parasites, poor brood patterns and dead brood to Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or record results of assessments using the Bee 123 form.

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PASSIONATE innovators and key influencers in the agricultural sector will once again be recognised through the Peter Kenny Medal and the Minister’s Emerging Leader Award.

Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner said the awards were a way of identifying and supporting innovators and leaders in the sector.

“As with previous years, we are inviting nominations of those who have made outstanding contributions to an even better future in Queensland agriculture, fisheries or forestry,” Mr Furner said.

“I know there are many individuals who achieve great things for the industry that include taking actions to lower emissions, enhancing drought and disaster resilience, being on the front foot in identifying and managing biosecurity risks, and finding new ways to use new technology to improve their sustainable production.

“The Peter Kenny Medal, with its prize money of $3000, is for innovation leading to profitability and sustainability.

“We all remember Mr Kenny as a passionate advocate for agriculture, rural education and regional communities in our state.

“As a teacher working in rural Queensland, and an agricultural entrepreneur, he was a champion for educating new generations

of producers.

“With that legacy in mind, we are encouraging applicants for the Peter Kenny Medal who are involved in agriculture, fisheries or forestry.

“Candidates could work in agribusiness, education, technology, farm-based production, the supply chain, research or advocacy, or an associated field.”

Mr Furner said the other award was the Minister’s Emerging Leader Award.

“This is in recognition of those individuals who show outstanding leadership, or the potential to make a significant contribution to their field of interest, the community and the wider agricultural, fisheries or forestry sector,” he said.

Influential young leaders represent the future of agriculture in Queensland. Candidates must be aged 18 to 35 to be eligible for the prize purse of $3000, which will go towards further developing their career and leadership skills.

Nominations for both awards will be open until 2 September, with winners to be announced at the TropAg Conference at the end of October. Further information is available at daf.engagementhub.com.au/agfutures

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Rain forecasts easier with new app AN update to the Bureau of Meteorology Weather app will make rainfall forecasts easier to understand for farmers.

The daily rainfall forecast is one of the most viewed parts of the bureau’s forecasts, however, customer feedback showed the information was often misinterpreted.

When rainfall is likely, the updated app will show the amount of rainfall as a range, with “Rain today” displayed.

When rainfall is unlikely, the app will simply display “No rain”.

The rainfall range has also been broadened, with the first amount representing a 75 per cent

chance of rain, and the second representing a 25 per cent chance.

The changes will equip all Australians, including farmers, event planners and tourism operators, with the rainfall information they need to make informed decisions.

With millions of Australians relying on the bureau’s rainfall forecasts to make informed decisions, this change will mean customers can be confident in their understanding of the amount of rain expected in their location.

Users will need to download the updated BOM Weather app through their relevant app store to see the changes.

The Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme is part of a new draft Water Plan which has been released for public feedback until 19 August.

Barron water plan out for comment A REVIEW process for the Water Plan (Barron) 2002 is underway, with a draft plan, draft water management protocol and draft entitlement notice released for community consultation.

The Water Plan covers an area of approximately 5200 km2 comprising the Barron River catchment, the upper reaches of the Walsh and Mitchell rivers, the Atherton Tablelands region, the Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Scheme, and parts of the Walsh and Mitchell River catchments.

The plan outlines proposed changes including: n recognising Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ objectives and desired outcomes for the management of water n defining environmental outcomes to better support the Great Barrier Reef n identifying unallocated water reserves for Indigenous purposes and general purpose use n redefining water allocation security objectives to maintain water security and provide more

flexibility, and n enabling environmental flow objectives through better hydrological links to ecosystem needs.

Submissions can be made until 5pm on 19 August 2022, with feedback to be used to finalise the documents which are important for the sustainable management of water resources in the Barron water plan area.

Once finalised, the new plan will replace the existing water plan which will expire in December 2022.

Submissions can be made and lodged by going to www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au, emailing your submission to waterplanning.barron@rdmw.qld. gov.au, or sending your submission by post or courier to Chief Executive, Water Services Northern Region, PO Box 156, Mareeba QLD 4880.

To discuss any of the proposals call 1800 697 805.

Scheme nets rewards for growers HORTICULTURE producers will benefit from an expanded trial of the Australian Government’s Horticultural Netting Program which offsets the cost of installing netting.

The Horticultural Netting Program trial has expanded from the initial trial of apple and pear production to include all horticultural industries except wine grapes.

Through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority, producers can apply for a federal grant of 50 per cent up to a maximum of $300,000 to offset the cost of purchas-

ing and installing horticultural netting on existing commercial horticulture crops.

This includes the associated infrastructure such as poles or costs associated with contractors installing or preparing for installation activities.

QRIDA will assess applications in order of receipt, and subject to the available federal funding. For more information or to apply visit the QRIDA online portal at www.qrida.qld.gov. au/program/horticultural-netting-program-trialexpansion or phone 1800 623 946.

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Who was John Doyle?

Michael Musumeci reports…..

CURRENTLY there are a number of wide load trucks travelling between Cairns and the Tablelands in the early hours of the mornings.

When travelling around the Far North, it is likely you will come across a wide load.

It is important you understand your responsibilities when you encounter these vehicles.

Wide loads can be up to 9.5 metres wide, taking up the majority of the road, or may need to travel in the middle of the road.

Wide loads are accompanied by a pilot or escort vehicle and, at times, a police vehicle.

These vehicles travel at the front and rear of the wide load.

The escort vehicles are there to help direct traffic around the wide load.

The escort vehicle has limited time and distance to deal with oncoming traffic.

When you see a wide load escorting vehicle, give yourself time to take appropriate action to move your vehicle from the roadway if necessary.

Your wide load responsibilities All pilot vehicles are equipped with flashing lights and a sign saying, “oversize load ahead”.

When you first see the pilot vehicle don’t panic, just simply slow down and prepare to move over or stop in a safe area.

Follow all directions from the pilot vehicle. If there is a police escort and you have not already moved from the roadway, you will be directed to do so.

Failing to comply with that direction is an offence for which you can be charged.

Wide loads can be an inconvenience but with a little patience you can reach your destination safely.

What to do when you first see a pilot vehicle:  slow down  give them right of way  keep clear  obey all directions from pilot vehicles and police escorts  be patient  do not overtake unless directed to do so.

The police escort vehicles will direct you to stop by the roadside until the load passes safely.

Pilot vehicles and police escorts are there for your safety so please take appropriate action when approaching a wide load.

For more information check out the safety driving guide around oversize vehicles at the TMR website. www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/Driver-guide/ Sharing-the-road-with-other-road-users/ Oversize-pilot-and-escort-vehicles

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The theme was ‘waterfall’. Vision Falls near Lake Eacham, Crater Lakes National Park.

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Wide load vehicles and your responsibilities around them

JOHN Doyle was born on the 2 January 1842 and died on 18 April 1932.

He was born near Goulbourn, New South Wales, to parents Laurence and Bridgett McCormack Doyle.

John was a bushman, a horseman, an explorer, and a prospector. Leaving home at a young age, he was one of the first to be on the Palmer Goldfields in 1873, and one of the first white men to travel from the Palmer to Cooktown.

He blazed a track from Cairns to the gold rush site at North Johnstone and a tree line from Herberton to Junction Creek, later used for a telegraph track, as well as many other tracks that he led. He and Harry Evans were the first white men to witness Barron Falls, which he named, as well as the Closhey River.

In 1884, he married Elizabeth Grey in Herberton and they had three children – Herbert Daisy and Ruby.

He died at the age of 90, in Mareeba and was laid to rest within the Mareeba Pioneer Cemetery. In 1923, the Old Barron River Bridge was named the John Doyle Bridge in his honour.

In 1927, the then Woothakata Shire Council named Doyle Street in his honour.

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Funeral funds usually just a disappointment WHILE I sympathise with those people left out of pocket by the collapse of the Youpla funeral fund, I believe they won’t be the last to suffer the same disappointment.

There has been a proliferation of such schemes in recent years and in many cases people are signing up for expensive funerals that they don’t need and, in many cases, they will never reap the benefit of.

The principals of these schemes are relying on unsuspecting people to commence contributing to a never-ending fund that will only cover their funeral costs if they contribute until the time they expire. That’s right! Even though you may have contributed more than the cost of your funeral, you still have to pay up until you die, otherwise you get nothing.

And the information they don’t tell you is that you or anyone else can be transported to a crematorium and cremated after death for around $2500.

That’s right, $2500.

After the cremation, a next of kin can pay the cost of cremation and is given an urn containing the ashes of the deceased and is free to have a ceremony of their choosing at a time and place of their choosing.

That’s it! You don’t need to contribute thousands of dollars over a period of years and stress about the possibility of burdening your loved ones with your funeral expenses while pouring money into someone else’s pocket.

It is simple, straightforward and relatively cheap.

In addition to the above information, there is a growing non-profit organisation (whose name eludes me for the moment) in Australia that will assist you with the burial of your deceased relatives for a fraction of the cost of the major funeral

parlours who are, after all, profit-making businesses.

Jim Pacey ATHERTON

Pines are not the answer

THE 2022 report on our environment is not very pleasing to say the least and, of course, this is reflected around our world in so many nations.

I notice from TV pictures from Europe and Britain the huge forests of introduced pine trees planted for timber because they are fast growing species, not because they are helpful for our environment and nature. Pine trees burn fiercely and do not regrow like our eucalyptus, and all pines cause firestorms in dry summer conditions.

Why do we have to see these pines, as they are are an introduced species that are really weeds on the landscape, when we have native timber that is so much better, and do not die in bushfires?

Native eucalypts could be planted for saving the endangered koala and carefully logged with respect, to help so many threatened species and supply the nation with superior hardwood instead of this soft fire-prone pine.

The pine plantations we see popping up all over our nation have been planted over land that was native forest full of native species of everything from tiny insects, frogs, lizards, small and large birds, native rodents, kangaroos and wallabies, koalas, and so much more that are forced out to grow bloody pines.

Then there are the monoculture farms pushing constantly out into native forest and bushland where broadacre crops of one species devours the land. Fire is not the only thing that is a danger to our existence in these times but it is significant within the context of things happening to our small blue planet, or will it soon be “a small black cinder”.

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Street privacy SET well back from the street hidden away behind a curtain of greenery, you can enjoy street privacy on the front and rear outdoor verandahs.

It’s the ideal place for BBQ’s, a quiet snooze or just enjoying a cuppa and the birdlife.

Very spacious open plan living with slate floors, there’s a private patio off the living and a a wood burning fireplace.

Three bedrooms, the third used as an office, separate shower room, vanity and toilet. Handy for busy households.

The shower room is disability friendly and the laundry is internal with wrap around high shelf for storage.

Three bay workshop, horse paddock with shelter and chicken pens on 1.34Ha level block.

There’s room here to garden on a larger scale if that’s your interest.

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Schools and shopping are just 9kms away.

The golf course is at the end of the street and the area has a large variety of sporting facilities.

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Country charm

At the end of a no through road, on the edge of town you will find your piece of paradise.

Here you will discover a family home with walking access down to the Wild River.

The masonry block home has three bedrooms plus an office and the kitchen has a walk-in pantry with lots of storage.

A gas cooktop and electric oven for the chef in the family makes cooking a pleasure.

For those chilly days there is a fireplace in the lounge plus an air-conditioner for yearround comfort.

The bathroom has a

plunge bath and a separate shower. For the creative side of people there is a workshop at the top of the double garage, all fully secure.

The home is security screened for extra peace of mind and is set on 2700sq metres with plenty of yard space for children to play and

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Come view this rare find.

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

HERBERTON $377,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

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

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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.

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A home with distinct character

M A R E E B A

SOLD

MORE S G LISTINED! WANT

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

JOETORRISI.COM.AU JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468

YOU can’t beat the warmth & charm of a timber home and this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom residence is surrounded by a private and peaceful setting of tropical gardens and shady trees on a 3586m2 allotment only minutes to town.

The home features traditional polished timber floors, tongue and groove walls, high ceilings and casement windows as well as the following attributes: • 4 generous bedrooms (3 with built-ins) & evaporative cooling system throughout • Master with brand new ensuite incorporating a builtin robe & french door access to the deck • Separate office nook with

built-in desk • Spacious & practical timber kitchen with dining area that leads out to the timber entertainment deck • Central lounge room with fireplace/heater • Substantial downstairs rumpus room • Beautiful L shaped timber entertaining deck • 86m2 powered garage that will accommodate 3 vehicles with a rear workshop area • Additional storage sheds & chook pen • Rainwater tank • Sizeable 3586m2 fenced allotment with established gardens & a selection of fruit trees, only 3 minutes from

Mareeba CBD In such a private and convenient location this appealing property will attract your attention.

Open for inspection this Saturday from 10.00am to 11.00am.

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

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

OPEN HOME This Saturday 10am-11am

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

39 Jamieson Street, MAREEBA Offers in early $500,000’s EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

PRIME MILLSTREAM ACERAGE

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• 92.8 hectares grazing land with abundant water • 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom cottage, mains power and solar • 20 x 8m powered shed, 15 x 5m (unpowered) shed • 2 x dams, 1 x turkey nest and 2 x bore pumps • 50-60 head carrying capacity

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Price: Offers Over $690,000 - Call Greg on 0437 332 912

HEAVEN IN THE HILLS

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• Three bedroom, one bathroom home built into a shed on 8812m² • Kitchen features timber benchtops, an island bench and a gas stove • Master bedroom at the top of internal stairs with built-in wardrobe • Timber deck with great views of the surrounding countryside • Block split into two lots, Lot 18 2774m² and Lot 3 6038m²

Price: $305,000 - Call Brendan on 0447 809 808

Zach 0427 683 023 | Greg 0437 332 912 | Brendan (Auctioneer - Rural Expert) 0447 809 808 | www.athertonfn.com.au PAGE 30 The Express, Wednesday, July 27, 2022

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Two x Tolga acreages

SITUATED close to the township of Tolga and directly opposite the Tolga Racecourse, these 2 x 1 acre blocks are beautifully flat with equine facilities in place.

The facilities include fenced paddocks, horse stables and large shelter. The two separate blocks can be purchased together or individually depending on your requirements. There is also an option to include the adjoining house which also sits on 1 acre of land.

These blocks are zoned Emerging Communities

which allows for a wide scope of possibilities should you have a desire to develop for business, commercial or residential purposes The excellent location with great highway frontage opens up the possibility for someone looking to establish a business or even run a home based concern.

The possibilities are endless so contact Exclusive Marketing Agent Collette Rowston from Atherton Realty to discuss your ideas.

Web ID 1016427

Address: Lot 10&11, 7427 Kennedy HWay, TOLGA Price: From $225,000 Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Collette Rowston Atherton Realty Contact: 0419 733 712

Great investment R1831: 2 brms, bath, close to town, 1077m2 .. $265,000 RR1312: 1 brm, bath, rainforest, 8698m2....... $380,000 RR1836: 3 brms, bath, large shed, fenced, 1.01 hectares ..................... $685,000 INVESTORS or home buyers, this property will make you money. Rentals are tight.

The property has a lot to offer - A two bedroom home, a one bedroom granny flat, and two large sheds.

The property has town water and is fully fenced and has a good rental from the two bedroom home.

This is all situated on 3035

m2 allotment.

Main house • Two bedroom home • bathroom • Air conditioned • Under cover deck Granny flat - • 1 bedroom • Bath • Air conditioned • 8 x 12 m lockable shed with power • 6 x 6 m shed

• Fully fenced • Town water.

• 3035 m2 For more information, or to Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

book your private inspection call Darren 0429 977 675 at Tablelands.com & Malanda Real estate.

CHILLAGOE REDUCED $265,000 Darren Hithersay Tablelands.com & Malanda Real Estate 0429 977 675

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4091 1611

24 Main St Atherton

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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Rino Gava 0427 779 086 Collette Rowston 0419 733 712

PRIME HIGHWAY LOCATION 7427 Kennedy Hwy - $550,000

WALKAMIN LIFESTYLE ACREAGE 6663 Kennedy Hwy - $849,000

FABULOUS ACREAGE, BIG SHED 111-113 Rankine Dr - O/O $680,000

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

 6.03 hectare property offers rural living  Fully renovated 3 bedroom block home  2 meg channel water allocation  2 bay enclosed shed with power

 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms  Large open plan living, timber floors  4165m2 with fencing on 2 sides  15 x 7m block shed with 2 roller doors

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

Collette 0419 733 712

Rino 0427 779 086

Collette 0419 733 712

Rino 0427 779 086

WEB ID: 975220

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WEB ID: 830981

WEB ID: 1011912

MOUNTAIN VIEW ACREAGE 13 Panoramic Drive - $549,000

WEB ID: 1035830

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Just under three acres on the Johnstone River

PRIVACY assured with this 2.8 acres, having just over 310 metres of Johnstone River frontage and only one immediate neighbour.

Having established gardens, fruit trees and rainforest along the river creates a wealth of harmony. Built in 2002 the family home is double storey and features the following: Upstairs: • Two bedrooms with large built in wardrobes • Polished timber floors • Two way bathroom with shower, vanity and bathtub; separate toilet • Large laminate kitchen open plan with the dining and lounge room • Spacious timber deck Downstairs: • Two bedrooms • Combined bathroom and laundry

• Open plan living/lounge area A double bay carport under the house has enough room for a car, trailer and boat, whilst the 6m x 7.5m powered colorbond shed

houses the lawnmower and all the other toys. Solar panels, electric hot water system, 60,000 litres of rain water tanks.

An ideal property for a large family, extended family

or Air BnB potential.

Call Elders Exclusively listed agent Shellie Nightingale on 0429 966 038 for further information or an inspection.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

10 Lorensen Close, MALANDA Offers Over $700,000 EXCLUSIVE to Shellie Nightingale Elders Real Estate Malanda 0429 966 038

Is our local property 40 acres with Barron River frontage market still HOT?

Find out with a FREE Property Report Call 4092 2232 today to book an appointment with one of our Agents and find out what your property is worth in today’s market.

159 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone: 4092 2232

Malanda LONGHORN LODGES FARMSTAY

ONLY 15 minutes to Mareeba, in the township of Biboohra, sits this private and peaceful 40 acre block of land with loads of potential.

This flat piece of land has some Mango trees planted throughout, a seasonal creek running along the property and some great Barron River frontage.

This 40 acres is an ideal lifestyle opportunity in a peaceful rural setting.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Jeanette Suffield 0407 745 748

• 40 acres of flat land • Located in Biboohra • 15 minutes to Mareeba CBD • Barron River frontage • Seasonal creek running along the property

For more information or to arrange an inspection please contact exclusive agent Vince Costas at Central Realty Mareeba. Phone 0419 926 691 or 4092 2232.

Lot 73 Querin Road, BIBOOHRA $475,000 EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

Shellie Nightingale 0429 966 038

Michelle Raso 0428 116 136

3.9 ACRE LIFESTYLE BLOCK ON DAVIES CREEK

Insurance starts with a chat We take the time to work out what cover you need.

• 41 acre lifestyle property • Main residence, 2 self contained cabins and caretaker’s cottage • Bore, tanks and irrigation 409 Hough Road, Kairi - OFFERS INVITED, CONTACT AGENT

• A 9m x 5m council approved zincalume shed home • Permanent creek, bore and rainwater tank • Two paddocks 214 Lake Barrine Road, Malanda - HIGH $300K - LOW $400K

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Contact Lou Edwards on 4095 6677 today Elders Insurance Tablelands Zoners Pty Ltd ABN 59097345474 trading as Elders Insurance Tablelands AR No. 254599 is an Authorised Representative of Elders Insurance (Underwriting Agency) Pty Limited ABN 56 138 879 026, AFSL 340965. Insurance is underwritten by QBE Insurance (Australia) Limited ABN 78 003 191 035 AFSL 239545. Visit www.eldersinsurance.com.au to consider the Product Disclosure Statement and any applicable Target Market Determination to decide if the product is right for you.

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Solid family home on 1 acre LOCATED in the highly sought after "Range View" area this home offers all that a family needs.

The home is sheltered from the road by trees and established gardens, drive straight into the 2-bay garage which includes an extra storage room to keep any clutter out of sight. Access to the home opens into a large area encompassing kitchen, dining and two living areas. Large windows allow plenty of light to fill the home and a fireplace located one of the lounges will keep you warm during the cooler winter months.

The newly renovated kitchen comes with stone bench tops which feature waterfall edge and clever storage options including microwave hutch and built in pantry.

Gas cooktop has 5 burn-

ers for the keen chef and the kitchen sink looks out to the garden and outdoor entertaining area. Moving through the first room on your right is the office which is set up ready to go with space for two work areas and plenty of storage.

Bedrooms are located toward the back of the home all feature built in wardrobes and air conditioning.

The master has direct access to the back patio and also a brand new ensuite with modern fitting and a frosted glass sliding door. Main bathroom is spacious and has Address: Price: Agent:

shower over bath, toilet is separate for convenience.

Large covered area at the rear of the home is a perfect place to relax and enjoy your space.

The gardens are well maintained and provide a nice balance to the flat lawn.

Two - bay shed and additional boat/caravan accommodation are also on offer here.

Don't miss out on this opportunity call exclusive agent Alex Payne today on 0409 328 153.

16 Newman Drive, TOLGA Offers in the $600,000’s EXCLUSIVE to Alex Payne LJ HOOKER Atherton 0409 328 153

Contact:

Brand new and close to completion

SOLID Block Rendered 282sqm Home – Nearing Completion • 5klms To The Atherton Township• Sitting On A Level 3574sqm Corner Allotment • Massive Open Plan Living/Dining & Kitchen Area • Galley Style Kitchen Complete With Stone Benches, Smeg Appliances, Large Pantry & Breakfast Bench • Large Media Room – Perfect For A 4th Bedroom If Preferred • 3 Good Sized Bedrooms, Built-Ins In 2 – Master Complete With Spacious WIR,

Private Ensuite, Private Patio & Reverse AC • Study Room Off Living Area • Spacious Entertaining Patio Off Living Area – Views Of Surrounding Hills • High Ceilings For Natural Light & Good Air Flow • Main Bathroom Complete With Both Deep Bathtub & Separate Shower • Double Lockup Garage – Laundry With Storage Cupboards • Town Water, Underground Power, NBN Available • New Estate Surrounded

By New & Near New Homes *Home will be finished with 400sqm of turf, stone columns on patio, Venetian blinds, security screens, dishwasher & patio tiling.

For more information or a private inspection please contact Exclusive Agents Daimin Kochi – 0448 916 246 or Kaydee Chatfield – 0417 468 941 At Main St Real Estate Atherton.

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME • Located 5.5klms from Atherton township • Situated in newest Carrington Ranges Estate • Large 3981m2 allotment – boundary pegs • Surrounded by mountain ranges & state forest • Services: Underground power, water & phone • Building covenants to protect your investment $250,000

UNIQUE HOME WITH RURAL VIEWS • 5 acres of flat usable land, Colorbond exterior home • 3 bedrooms with built-ins, further 2 upstairs loft style • Lounge with fireplace, spacious kitchen, timber benchtops • Water source rainwater tank & bore, 4kw solar system • Irrigation supplied to gardens & paddocks • Carport, 2 bay open shed, chicken coop, dog enclosure OFFERS OVER $699,000

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Lot 11 Small Close, ATHERTON $795,000 EXCLUSIVE to Daimin Kochi Main Street Real Estate 0448 916 246

KAYDEE CHATFIELD 0417 468 941

SOLID HOME OR INVESTMENT • 1097m2 fenced allotment, est. trees & gardens • 4 bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • Open plan lounge, dining & kitchen area • Kitchen with pantry and electric appliances • Tiled entertaining patio, access from kitchen area • Spacious 2 bay carport, lockable garden shed $419,000

PRESTIGIOUS YUNGABURRA ESTATE • Only block available at Lake View Heights • 1,105m2 block at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac • No covenants attached to this estate • Two street access • Just 900m from the Yungaburra Village, markets and historic hotel OFFERS OVER $250,000

SOLID & SPACIOUS BRICK HOME • Brick exterior home close to town • Open plan kitchen, living & dining rooms • 3 bedrooms with built-ins, enclosed patio • 2nd bathroom has been added in the garage • 2 bay garage & 2 bay carport, small shed at rear • 820m2 fenced allotment with established fruit trees $409,000

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

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6. To offer emotional support or encouragement.

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ACROSS 15. (A former university professor) having retired but allowed to retain their title as 8. A separate introductory section of a an honour. literary, dramatic, or musical work.

9. The more distant part of the sea in view. 16. To cause discomfort or inflammation in the body.

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Weekly Horoscopes

Aries

Gemini

to everything around you. You might receive spiritual messages or just feel connected to nature.

It’s a great time to meditate or pray. Later in the week; remember everyone has to walk their own path.

You might be feeling extra generous this week, whether it’s a impromtu gift, a random act of kindness or supporting something close to your heart. Later in the week you might accidentally discover a secret, a choice will need to be made.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

You might receive lots of flattery or compliments. Accept it gratefully, it’s ok to celebrate your accomplishments.

Later in the week technology might not work as it should. You might feel frustrated and throw money at the problem.

You might be in need of a change of scenery. A short trip if its in the budget at a beautiful location would be just the ticket. If it’s not in the budget though, don’t go into debt for it. That will be a strong temptation with a high likelihood of regret.

You are surrounded by smart, generous resourceful people that are happy to support you. All you need to do is ask. You might find it difficult to concentrate, or feel on edge. It might be helpful to work on solo projects in peace.

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

You’ll be feeling more confident than usual and others are ready to support you. On the other hand you might have some confrontations later in the week, some pent up feelings might surface, take the time to work through them and not take it out on others.

Adverture is on the horizon, find a way to incorporate some fun into the mundane. It might look like reorganising your schedule to free up some time. You need to let others follow their own path, even if that is off a cliff.

Excess will tempt you in many areas, you might go overboard with showering your loved one with affection. It will be well received. At work you might lose your patience, don’t let friendly fire become an all out war.

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

You’ll find yourself connecting with your love on a deeperl level. This will strengthen your relationship. You might receive some insights into how to succeed in your chosen field. This might look like how to balance your own power and not be susceptible to others whims

This week you might come into some information regarding your health. This could help with a mindset shift and growth in this area. You might find family at loggerheads, if you can’t keep the parties apart you might want to go home early.

You’ll be tempted to throw the budget out the window and just have fun, show your love an amazing time. It will be worth it.

Slow down when attending to paperwork, small mistakes could cost a great deal. Take your time and be effective.

Home will give you warm and lovMarch 21 to April 20

ing feelings in abundance. Gather your loved ones, reach out to family you haven’t seen in a while.

You’ll make their day by reaching out. Money could be a cause of frustratrion, especially shared resources.

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June 22 to July 22

soup & tofu noodle m oo r h s u m so Mi Try this Quick, easy & Healthy winter warmer

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp oil 70g mixed mushrooms , sliced 50g smoked or firm tofu, cut into small cubes ½ tbsp brown rice miso paste 50g dried buckwheat or egg noodles 2 spring onions, finely sliced

METHOD

Serves 15-20

STEP 1 Heat half the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.

Add the mushrooms and fry for 5-6 mins, or until golden.

Transfer to a bowl using a slotted spoon and set aside. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the tofu for 3-4 mins, or until evenly golden.

STEP 2 Mix the miso paste with 325ml boiling water in a jug. Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and transfer to a bowl. Top with the mushrooms and tofu, then pour over the miso broth. Scatter over the spring onions

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happy Birthday

iN MeMoriaM

With thaNkS

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Daughter-in-Law & Sister-in-Law

Giovanni GRASSO

Karen KATTENBERG

5/5/1982 - 28/7/2021 Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same.

We have to hide our heartache, When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you, But with the love in our hearts, You walk with us forever.

Forever loved & missed, Vince and Lucy, Donna, Wayne and Jolene, Justin, Holly and Lucas.

Happy 95th Birthday

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND

Alma Langtree 02/08/22

Love and best wishes, Terry and Frances, Greg and Pam, and their families.

Amato Di Stefano “Your memory is a keepsake, I will always treasure.

God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.”

Your loving wife, Erminia.

The family would like to sincerely thank all the relatives and friends who attended Giovanni’s funeral, sent flowers, cards, called, sent messages and visited.

A special thank you to the Doctors and Nursing staff at the Mareeba Hospital, Mareeba Medical Clinic, the team at Guilfoyle Funeral Services, Father Robert Greenup, The St. Thomas’ Choir, The Lady of the Chain Committee and the Three Saints Committee.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your care and thoughtfulness.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Len Wareing

RAAF 136737 Though we cannot see you, You’re always at our side.

Your loving wife Ann and your family.

In Loving Memory of My Beautiful Wife, and Adored Mum.

KAREN LOUISE KATTENBERG 5/5/1982 - 28/7/2021 It has been a year since you were tragically taken from us and we miss you everyday.

They say that time’s a healer, But as the time goes on, I seem to find it just as hard, To face the fact you’ve gone.

And today it’s the Anniversary, Of the day that you went away.

You’ll never be forgotten, And every year I’ll shed a tear, It’s because we love you so much, And wish you were still here.

Always missed, never forgotten.

Your husband Shane, and your children Amber, Brooke and Ashley.

11.05.1934 - 24.07.2010 In memory of my loving Husband, Father, Father-in-Law, Poppy and Great Poppy.

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face, May God hold you safe in his arms.

Until we meet again.

Your loving Wife Kath, Jocelyn, Danny, Philip, Therese, Narelle, Shane and their families.

MAURA DAYES In Loving Memory Of

KAREN LOUISE KATTENBERG (Nee PHILLIPS) 28 July, 2021 Taken far too young from her parents, brother, husband, daughters and extended families.

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KIDNER, Eileen Lillian (nee Goldfinch) Loving Wife of Athol. Cherished Mother and Mother-in-Law of Christopher (Dec.), Ashley, Shelley & Les, and Christian (Dec.) Much loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother to their families. Loved Sister of Violet.

Relatives and friends of Eileen are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service which will be held graveside at Atherton Rockley Road Cemetery on Wednesday 27th July, 2022 commencing at 10.30am.

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MORO, Luigi

Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on the 20th of July, 2022 at the Mareeba Hospital.

Aged 86 years.

Loved Father of Claudio, Manuela, Paul and their families. Partner of Robin and families.

Relatives and Friends of Luigi are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service which is to be held at Mareeba Memorial Chapel, 45 Constance Street, Mareeba on Friday the 29th of July, 2022 commencing at 1:00pm. Privately cremated.

A special thanks to the Mareeba Hospital, Doctors and Nurses for the care and attention in the last days of Luigi’s life.

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Kev had a long, full, and happy life. He was greatly loved by his family and friends and will be sadly missed.

THATCHER, Lynette

Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on the 27th of June, 2022.

Loving daughter of Eric and Eillen. Dear friend to many.

Relatives and Friends of Lynette are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service, which is appointed to move from Royals Church Mareeba, 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba on Thursday 28th July, 2022 after a service commencing at 10:00am for interment in the Mareeba Cemetery.

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FREE DOMESTIC GREEN WASTE DISPOSAL Council advises Mareeba Shire residents of the upcoming free domestic green waste disposal days at Mareeba Shire Council Transfer Stations.

Mutchilba Transfer Station Wednesday 3 August and Saturday 6 August, 2022 Chillagoe Transfer Station Thursday 4 August and Saturday 6 August, 2022 Mt Carbine Transfer Station Thursday 4 August and Sunday 7 August, 2022 Dimbulah, Julatten, Kuranda and Mareeba Transfer Stations Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August, 2022 Almaden, lrvinebank and Mt Molloy Transfer Stations Saturday 6 August and Tuesday 9 August, 2022 For more information, please phone 1300 308 461 or visit: www.msc.qld.gov.au.

Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD 4880

• We are seeking to recruit a Director to join our skills-based Board at the November AGM for a term of 3 years.

• The role involves quarterly meetings, plus special workshops and public meetings and is afforded a modest stipend plus sitting fees and travel/ expenses.

For more information and to apply, go to: www.gulfsavannahnrm.org/employment APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Friday 12 August at 4:00pm.

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Drought Resilience Coordinator • Fixed Term Contract to 31 July, 2024 Full Time (75 Hour Fortnight) • Salary is $82,459 per annum including 5 weeks annual leave, plus 17.5% leave loading plus 10.5% superannuation guarantee • Cooktown (negotiable) Cape York Natural Resource Management (Cape York NRM) is a not-for-profit organisation that works to encourage voluntary adoption of improved natural resource management across all land tenures and land uses on Cape York.

We focus on achieving positive outcomes for the people of Cape York through the coordination and delivery of high-quality programs that meet the standards of both government and commercial clients.

About the position: The position will be a key liaison between the Tropical North Queensland Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub (TNQ Hub) and Cape York NRM to transform the drought resilience of farmers, Traditional Owners and communities across the Cape York Peninsula NRM region.

One of eight national Hubs, the TNQ Hub is hosted and led by James Cook University, with regional delivery supported by several node partners, including Cape York NRM. The Resilience Coordinator will play a key role in supporting JCU and Cape York NRM to deliver Drought Hub services and products within the Cape York node.

Applicants must apply via our website using the application kit found here: https://capeyorknrm.com.au/about/vacancies

Applicants must have: • Construction Induction Card • Hard work ethic and be able to take instructions from our Tradesman • Ability to work in a team while implementing high levels of WH&S • Current drivers licence an advantage

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SPORT Bulls charge forward with wins THE Mareeba Bulls are gearing up for finals football and hitting their strides as both the Premier Ladies and Men’s teams secured wins over the weekend.

Playing on Saturday at home, the ladies faced off against an improving Innisfail Cutters team after around three weeks of no football, the ladies performed well and secured a 5-2 win.

Coach Marcello Savaglio said the score line did not exactly reflect the flow of the game as the ladies were a bit rusty and some players were missing due to illness.

“We came into the game a bit disrupted, we had some players out with illness and it was our first game in three weeks,” he said.

“It took us awhile to get going and even though Innisfail is last they are showing improvement and they just had their first win of the season so they came with a lot of confidence.

“The game was a bit tighter

than the score line suggests.”

The ladies have a bye this weekend before heading into August, with multiple catch-up games scheduled and an actionpacked remainder of the season ahead.

The men also had a good 3-2 win against the Stratford Dolphins however coach Kane Alderton also said the score did not reflect the game.

“It could have been five or six goals for us, but the game went good,” he said.

The men now have a catchup game this weekend before five straight weeks of tough games heading into the finals, they will be do or die matches for the men if they hope to have a finals appearance this season.

“Every game now is a must win for us if we want to make the finals – there is no slacking off now,” Alderton said.

“It boils down to their hunger and their want, if they want to play finals football or not.”

Eagles winning streak continues THE junior Atherton Eagles have continued their winning streak after both their U14 and U15/16 teams comfortably won their games over the weekend.

The U14’s had a triumphant game against Southside Comets, showing team cohesion and exceptional skills from all players.

Will, Jordan and Tahlia scored two goals each with Cherinesha, Brayden and Ted adding to the score with one goal each.

The team’s next game will

be against Saints Soccer Club in Malanda this Saturday.

Meanwhile the U15/16’s continued their winning streak after winning 5-2 against the Stratford Dolphins.

They displayed a rebuilt confidence and belief, playing a strong game of football to get them the comfortable win.

Jack scored a hat-trick supported by Jacob and Kayde who scored one apiece, they will now face off against Edge Hill United in Cairns this Friday.

Big day on track at Atherton races THOUSANDS of dollars were up for grabs over the weekend as some of Queensland’s best horses competed at the Atherton Turf Club’s Bookie race day.

Hundreds of racing fans turned out to the Atherton Turf Club for the day’s racing and were well entertained.

The first race of the day was the bookies benchmark handicap 1000m which went to Sogni ridden by Lacey Morrison, Solomon ridden by Nor Yadi took second while Zakheera ridden by Isabella The came in third.

Up next was the Atherton Tablelands Air Service Open Handicap 1000m which was won by Cupid’s Son ridden

by Isabella Teh, Bet On Love ridden by Rachel Shred came in second while Poetic Attacks ridden by Noarie Nelson slotted in third.

Bellevita ridden by Lacey Morrison was the first to cross the line for the third race, the Serra Drilling Rating Band 0-60 Handicap 1200m, followed by Masared ridden by Leeanne McCoy and Acton Shale ridden by Frank Edwards.

The main race of the day, the Mareeba Sheds and Gas QTIS Maiden Plate 1400m was won by I Love Rock’n’Roll ridden by Lacey Morrison, followed by Endinaye ridden by Frank Edwards in second and Wittstock ridden

by Masayuki Abe in third.

Race one winner Sogni and jockey Lacey Morrison.

The fifth and final race of the day was the Tolga Hotel Class B Handicap 1400m, won

by The Delinquent ridden by Lacey Morrison followed by Mach Seven ridden by Mas-

ayuki Abe and Prompt Reply ridden by Isabella The came in third.

Eureka weekend of fun

THOUSANDS of people made the journey out to Eureka Creek over the weekend for their annual Campdraft, Rodeo and Races with a mix of outstanding competitors across a range of different disciplines.

The Eureka Creek Campdraft, Rodeo and Races weekend is one of the most looked forward to events on the local calendar and this year was no exception.

The event hosts riders across roping, barrel racing and bull riding events with something for everyone to enjoy.

Some competitors performed extremely well including Donna Furber who managed a sub 18 second barrel race in the Ladies Barrel Racing.

Donna Furber performed extremely well in the Ladies Barrel Racing event, getting a sub 18 second time for her run.

PHOTOS BY PETER ROY.

Young Baillie Cordingley during her barrel race.

Tayla Furber was one to watch over the weekend.

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Shayla Jerome sprinting across the arena.

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SPORT The Aeroflow Nitro Funny Cars will scream onto Springmount Raceway come August.

Hobbler to don the green and gold

BY ELLIE FINK

Nitros set for raceway comeback A LINE-UP of Queensland’s most interesting and powerful cars will race onto Springmount Raceway in August as the Aeroflow Nitro Funny Cars make an appearance at the Nitro Thunder in the Topics event.

The cars accompany the Aeroflow 400 Thunder Drag Racing Series as they travel across Australia, making passes down the track in between the official rounds.

The 4000 horsepower monsters are a fan favourite at the Raceway and will return after spending two years away from Mareeba due to Covid with eight cars set to run the mile on 20 August.

The cars often sport unique names like Nitro, Nitro Sheriff, King Kong, Dark Horse, Avenger and more which always proves to be a hit with the kids.

Springmount Raceway general manager of the Michael Gonzalez said the cars cannot stay in a straight line as they make their passes, doing 400kph on the

quarter mile.

“These things are ground pounding, flames shooting out the sides at about three to four feet long,” “They run off nitro and use about 30 to 40 litres per pass so every 400 metres that is how much fuel they are using.

“These guys are professional paid drivers, you cannot step out of a normal car and drive one of these – they have earned the right to drive such a vehicle.”

The nitro cars can complete the quarter mile in about 5.6 to 5.7 seconds, a far cry from an average streetcar which does it in about 14 seconds.

“It is a rare chance you get to see something like this in Mareeba, usually you have to travel to Sydney or Willowbank,” Mr Gonzalez said.

For more information about the Nitro Thunder in the Topics event, specific times and to book your tickets head to the Springmount Raceway website.

MAREEBA’S fiercely dedicated rugby league star May May Hobbler will be proudly representing Australia in Fiji in the coming months for the Under 18’s Australian Schoolgirls team.

May May will head off to Fiji in September, where she will meet with some of Australia’s best school aged rugby league players in a dramatic face off with Fijian representatives.

May May’s dedication to the sport has taken her across Australia including recently representing Queensland in the recent Under 18s State of Origin women’s game.

Overcoming tremendous hurdles in life, sport became May May’s lifeline and she began to train with her brother and father, conditioning herself to be one of the greatest female players in the Far North.

Getting the call whilst bed ridden with Covid, May May and her father were left in tears of joy from hearing the news that she would be donning the green and gold jersey, saying they couldn’t believe it was real.

“Mr Whybird (her school principal) gave me a call to let me know so I looked at the Australian Schoolgirls website and saw my name there,” May May said.

“It was such an amazing feeling, and I went straight to dad to tell

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him, and we both just started crying.

“This is an amazing opportunity, and I am the only girl north of Townsville who is going away for it.”

Mareeba State High School principal and May May’s biggest support outside her family, Scott Whybird, has been with her every step of the way and will be joining her in Fiji in September.

He has watched her grow in her sport and as a young woman and be-

lieves she will represent her country with pride.

“I could not be prouder of May May and how she has overcome the challenges she has had to face,” Mr Whybird said.

“She has a strong focus on the game, and it is not very often someone coming out of Mareeba makes it to this level of competition.

“Women’s rugby league is always growing and is going far, and I am glad May May is going with it.”

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SPORT Championship goes down to sudden death MILLAA Millaa golfers turned out to play on Sunday as the Millaa Millaa Golf Club hosted their Foursomes Championship, attracting 13 teams to compete.

The Foursomes Championships are played over 27 holes for men and 18 for women, the course and the weather were perfect for the competition.

The best nett winner with an impressive 99 and 3/4s was the winning team of Graham Murray and Richard Sullivan followed by Gary Sinclair and Mark Peters on 100 and a 1/2.

Nearest to the pins went to Don McHardie and Ross Ellen on 1/10, Kelvin Groves and Wayne Crowley on 5/14 and Gary Sinclair and Mark Peters took second shot nearest on 3/12.

Two teams finished with 123 gross score which meant a 3 hole stroke play off with sudden death if scores are still tied.

The team of Grant Miller and Warwick Howarth won the toss and led the way from Graham Murray and Richard Sullivan, Graham drive set up a birdie putt which Sol converted giving them a one stroke lead into the second.

This hole was the decider and even though Grant and Warwick got a stroke back on the ninth it was not enough with Sol and Graham eventually getting the win.

Next week will be a straight Stableford competition sponsored by Celebrations Bottleshop Malanda.

Weekend of losses for league teams IT was losses all round over the weekend as both the Tableland’s rugby league teams, the Atherton Roosters and Mareeba Gladiators, lost against Cairns Brothers and the Mossman Sharks respectively.

Atherton’s recent form slump continued on Sunday with their 22-14 loss to Brothers at Williams Park, making it their fourth straight loss.

They once again got off to a perfect start to lead 8-0 after 15 minutes of play through tries to Rodney Griffin and Jesse Carleton and were tackling with effort.

At halftime the Roosters led 8-6 and both teams had thrown plenty of attacks at each other and this continued into the second half.

Atherton had plenty of chances but they came up with costly errors which allowed Brothers to reload and stay in the fight with many repeat sets.

The momentum shifted to Brothers at the 70th minute mark when they hit the line for backto-back tries in the space of three minutes and push ahead 22-8.

The Roosters did cross again when Willem Foster went over for their third match try one minute from the final siren.

Roosters U18’s side also suf-

fered their second loss of the season in a 30-8 defeat against Brothers on Sunday as well.

Premiership action returns to Atherton’s Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium this Sunday afternoon with the Senior Roosters hosting Tully in three grades from 12 noon.

Meanwhile the Mareeba Gladiators had a tall task ahead of them, facing off against ladder leaders Mossman Sharks, going down in a convincing 76-22 loss.

Mossman proved why they sit as the top dog in this year’s season, putting 14 tries against the Gladiators and completing 10 conversions, a far cry from Mareeba’s four tries and three conversions.

This marks yet another loss for an injury riddled and defeated Gladiators side who currently sit second last on the table.

This weekend’s match-up against Edmonton in Mareeba may prove the spark they need to reignite the waning side and push through the remaining games.

Mossman leads the FNQ rugby league first grade points table on 26 followed by Brothers 24, Innisfail 24, Atherton 20, Kangaroos 20, Ivanhoes 18, Suburbs 12, Yarrabah 12, Tully 10, Mareeba 6, Edmonton 2.

Atherton Roosters winger Jesse Carleton is claimed by the Brothers defence on Sunday.

Small town... Big heart!

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SPORT

Boxers battle for Golden Gloves title

BY RHYS THOMAS

BLOOD was spilled and tears were shed as boxers from across the country flocked to the Mareeba Turf Club over the weekend for the Sunstate Amateur Boxing League Golden Gloves Titles, with only one local Tablelands fighter rising to the top and claiming a gold medal.

The event featured some of Queensland’s best boxers, with some coming from as far as New South Wales to compete in this year’s competition, held on Friday night and throughout Saturday.

Friday night saw many fighters fall, as the boxing contingent was thinned in preparation for the final bouts on Saturday.

Mareeba’s Matthew Carroll, fighting out of Redlynch Boxing, went up against Ashley Cupitt Boxing Academy’s Cohan Lockett in what could only be described as a war.

Both boxers came out of the corner with purpose and used their speed well to gauge distance and set up for the coming battle.

Big shots from Lockett drew blood from the experienced Carroll as he used his reach and quick jabs to keep him at bay.

Both boxers traded fast and heavy blows in heated exchanges and combos as the end of the match drew closer, with Lockett’s furious blows knocking Carroll’s mouthpiece out twice in the final round.

In a close decision, Lockett came out on top and was crowned the 2022 67kg Intermediate Golden Gloves Champion.

Veteran Mareeba boxer Ashton Cater, from Mareeba Amateur Boxing, met his match in the Senior 63.5kg division against Redlynch Boxing’s Daniel Burns.

Both boxers were no strangers to the ring and quickly showed their experience, trading blows early as they gauged each other in the first round.

Cater was countering Burns’s quick blows well

Mareeba’s Ashton Cater had a tough match against Redlynch Boxing’s Daniel Burns.

Cohan Lockett celebrates his 2022 Golden Gloves title win with trainer and owner of Cupitt’s Boxing Academy, Ashley Cupitt.

but his unrelenting advance wore down Cater and he copped some heavy blows in the second round.

It was an aggressive match as Cater consistently slipped Burns’s advances before some heavy shots rocked Cater.

A brutal rip hook combo caught Cater clean on the chin in the final round and he dropped, giving Burns the second wind he needed and he sealed the deal.

Title organiser Wayne Bryde from Bryde’s Boxing Gym was thrilled with the turnout.

“It was amazing to have so many people turn out for the titles, we had boxers from across Australia come to Mareeba,” he said.

“Hundreds of people came through the gates over the two days to some quality boxing by some of the best up and coming boxers in Queensland.

“Even though it was a tough job to organise I would love the chance to host the titles again.”

Ex-Australian Welterweight Champion Harry Grogan was special guest at the titles and was overjoyed to see so many young talented boxers coming through the sport. He was also given the honour of presenting some of the medals during the titles.

Ex-Australian Welterweight Champion Harry Grogan (second right from middle) with some of the boxers at the recent Golden Gloves Titles held in Mareeba.

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