The Express Newspaper 29th June 2022

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Delivering news across our region WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE, 2022

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COWPOKES KICK OFF RODEO FESTIVITIES

Young cowboys and cowgirls turned out to Kerribee Park on Saturday to take part in the annual Cowpokes competition to kick start the Mareeba Rodeo festivities.

The youngsters donned their trademark hats, boots, belts and even chaps as they attempted to wow the judges.

Xavier Aloia and Chelsea-Lee Mitchell (left) were chosen as the Junior Cowgirl and Cowboy while Lexy Ariotti and Tristan Tiraboschi were announced as the Senior Cowgirl and Cowboy (right). MORE PHOTOS PAGE 17

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Local art recognised in Sydney exhibition

BY ELLIE FINK YUNGABURRA ceramic artist Sharon Weller has captured the eyes of many with her unique sculptures, and now they will form a display at one of Sydney’s most prestigious exhibitions.

Artisans in the Gardens 21st Anniversary exhibition at the Sydney Royal Botanical gardens showcases over 3,000 diverse pieces of artwork across a variety of mediums by a group of carefully selected artists.

Humbled by the honour of showcasing her pieces, Sharon will have several of her sculptures displayed amongst many others for the first time in her life this October.

From a young age, Sharon loved seeing what she could with her imagination with whatever bits of scrap paper, paint and other “doodads” she could find around the house.

From jewellery to upcycled furniture and clothing, she knew 3D art was her style which led her to take up ceramic art.

“I am currently working on 10 botanical sculptures for the Artisans in the Gardens 21st Anniversary exhibition at the Sydney Royal Botanical gardens which I was lucky enough to be selected for,” she said.

“This will be my first exhibition in Sydney and first visit to the botanical gardens and it’s a privilege for me as an artist to be accepted into such an exhibition and I am very thankful.”

Sharon believes her art is not just something aesthetic to the eye, but something to work the brain with unique and different techniques used to entertain those who lay eyes upon it.

Balancing, pivoting, floating illusions

Yungaburra’s Sharon Weller is an avid ceremic artist and her work now to be displayed at the prestigious Artisans in the Gardens 21st Anniversary exhibition in Sydney this October.

are created with her statues, challenging her to think outside the box to create something that has never been seen before.

Each piece of art that Sharon creates tells a story.

“I loved the idea of turning mud into a beautiful solid 3D form, combined with technical skill, science, hard work and I had created pieces that people wanted to buy and within a short time I had a gallery market and a homewares market,” she said.

“I hand-painted reef and rainforest designs and these were sold in galleries and a range of other hand-painted ceramics sold through decor shops throughout Cairns, Gold Coast and private commissions.

“By 2000 I had started hand building sculptures and was lucky enough to be able to sell them through an already established gallery market.

The exhibition will be open to the public from 29 October to 6 November, with many beautiful pieces of art to for sale or just to be admired.

From the comfort of her home, Sharon will continue to create her sensational sculptures to display at the Artisans in the Gardens 21st Anniversary exhibition.

“I find myself happiest when I was creating,” she said.

To see Sharon’s work, visit www.instagram.com/sharonweller_ceramics

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Bold move to help housing

BY ROBYN HOLMES

IN a bold move to encourage construction of more housing and to stimulate the economy, Tablelands Regional Council has endorsed a new initiative that will waive or reduce infrastructure fees for some developments.

It is hoped the move will particularly encourage construction of medium-density housing involving multiple dwellings to relieve the pressure on existing housing stock as people struggle to find a house to rent or buy.

The Investment Incentive Policy could cost council up to $2 million over the three years of the program, but it is willing to forego the revenue if it encourages economic growth and relieves pressure on the housing market.

Mayor Rod Marti said the policy was a “really, really good first crack at trying to turn things around” and encourage investment in the region.

“It’s signalling our intent t as a council to get development happening, certainly in particular areas like housing,” he said.

Economic Development executive manager Angelo Finocchiaro told council the policy had the potential to “unlock” development and may even result in some projects being pushed forward.

“It provides clarity for local industry, clarity for developers and hopefully it might unlock a lot of development that might have been marginal, with inputs rising, and potentially this might bring forward projects as well,” he said.

“With major projects coming offline later this year – the roadworks between Mareeba and Atherton, and the hospital, it’s important that council consider how we continue that construction pipeline and this policy goes some way towards making sure that pipeline is there for the future – we not only create jobs but retain jobs as well.”

A report to council revealed the local government area had experienced 7.3 per cent growth in 2020-21, however it noted that Covid and geopolitical tensions had impacted the economy and the broader community.

“These impacts include records low vacancy rental rates, availability of affordable housing, high fuel costs, rising input costs, supply chain constraints, labour shortages and rising interest rates,” the report stated.

“While most impacts are beyond the control of local government, TRC can remove barriers and create local conditions to make it easier for business and industry to create opportunities and respond to challenges.”

The report also revealed council had approved no multiple dwellings in a 12-month period to April this year, compared to 152 new detached houses, and was well below the regional Queensland and the statewide percentage of medium and high-density housing options.

“The TRC local government area has 7 per cent of dwellings as medium and high-density housing options compared to 23 per cent in regional Queensland, 24 per cent in Queensland and 27 per cent across Australia,” the report said.

“This policy seeks to address this imbalance and provide affordable medium density housing options in medium density residential zones.”

Under the policy, infrastructure charges up to $100,000 will be waived for developments that involve the construction of affordable medium density dwellings, strategically important industries or “catalytic” projects, which is defined as projects with a construction value of more than $5 million.

The policy also requires applicants to preference local workers and local suppliers of good and services in their construction project.

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To honour the late John Greatrex’s love of music, a bursary is available to fund individual music learning opportunities for school students.

Tablelands set to mark NAIDOC A FLAG-raising ceremony and morning tea will be held at Tablelands Regional Council’s Mabel Street office on Monday 4 July to mark NAIDOC Week.

The week, which runs from 3-10 July, is a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

“It is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations’ cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on Earth,” Mayor Rod Marti said.

“This year’s theme is ‘Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!’ which recognises the need to continue to campaign for systemic change and to rally around our First Nations Elders and community.

“The week is also a time to celebrate the people who have driven and led change in our communities over generations — they have been the

heroes and champions of change, equal rights and human rights.

“We need to move beyond just acknowledgement, good intentions, empty words and promises, and hollow commitments.

“We are committed to playing a critical role, in partnership with our community, in establishing a clear roadmap towards a reconciled, just and equitable region.”

Mayor Marti said there would be celebrations and activities across the region and invited the community to attend the flag-raising ceremony and morning tea at 10am on Monday 4 July.

“We’ll be raising the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islands and Australian flags outside our office on Mabel Street in Atherton,” he said.

“Other groups and organisations across the region are hosting celebrations and you can find details on our event calendar.”

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Councillor Update Mareeba Shire Councillor Lachlan (Locky) Bensted I am pleased to provide an update to residents and ratepayers on some of the latest news from Council.

Great Wheelbarrow Race What an amazing event!

As the Chair of the race, I’m so proud and humbled to have played a part in this iconic event.

We were finally able to run the race after two years on the sideline. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the race and the excitement from the competitors was palpable.

I would like to thank our incredible group of volunteers, the Great Wheelbarrow Race Committee and Mareeba Shire Council staff and who went above and beyond.

I would also like to thank the communities of Mareeba, Dimbulah, Almaden and Chillagoe who welcomed the competitors over the weekend.

I invite you to consider joining us on the road in 2023 for the 20th Anni-

versary Race. If you want to take part in something that’s done nowhere else in the world, it is time to start getting ready!

Council projects in progress Our teams have been going flat strap after an extended wet season.

Multiple projects are coming along nicely, and the teams are catching up on mowing.

A project that was recently completed is the upgrade of the Davies Creek Road Bridge. This project included replacing the existing timber girders and deck of the bridge with a concrete precast deck and kerb units.

The concrete deck was fabricated by Council staff in Mareeba, and the abutments and kerbing were constructed on site.

Another project, near completion is the work on Byrnes Street, Mareeba. Additional car parks were added, and trees and shrubs were planted.

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shrubs will be planted after the Mareeba Rodeo.

It is wonderful to see the finish result of multiple projects across the Shire.

Council would like to congratulate the various teams on a job well done.

Councillor Community Forums Mareeba Shire Councillors will be hosting a series of Councillor Community Forums across the Shire during July and August and we look forward to meeting you there. Visit Council’s website for more information.

Councillor Locky Bensted Postal address: PO Box 154 Mareeba QLD 4880 Email: lockyb@msc.qld.gov.au

A TEACHER’S love of music and watching his students strive to achieve their goals as instrumentalists is living on through his bursary.

A teacher at Herberton State High before he passed away in 2017, John Greatrex was wellknown for his passion for music and his commitment to ensuring students had the best chance to realise their ambitions.

Mr Greatrex’s wife, Louisa, who describes her late husband as “energetic and passionate about education from the day he first started teaching”, started the bursary in his honour.

The aim of the John Greatrex Aspiring Music Bursary is to fund individual music learning opportunities for passionate and enthusiastic students.

He was described as the real life “School of Rock” and Mrs Greatrex knew she had to keep his legacy going through a bursary.

“John was a passionate musician and music educator who, over many years, influenced and supported many young people in their desire to pursue their love of music,” she said.

“John not only taught students, but he also inspired and motivated them, and in his own words, always tried to create an atmosphere in which kids could experience success.”

The bursary has already assisted five students

from Herberton State High School, Malanda State School, Atherton State School and Ravenshoe State School.

Passionate musician Jonathan Platz of Atherton High received a John Greatrex Aspiring Music Bursary in 2020 to help him cover the costs of learning piano, clarinet, theory tuition and music composition.

“My goal is to one day study music composition at university and to then go on to become a professional composer,” he said.

“Receiving the bursary was a huge honour as it meant that, besides my parents, others were financially supporting me to pursue my love of music.

“Through the financial assistance offered, I’ve been able to extend my skills in the areas of composing and performing. It has essentially helped me get one step closer to realising my dream.

“The bursary has already helped myself and others in our musical journeys and for that, I’m extremely grateful.”

Students who wish to apply for this bursary are encouraged to speak with their music teachers who will direct them to an application form.

The Music Bursary relies heavily on donations from the community. To make a donation, contact Mrs Greatrex through the John Greatrex Aspiring Music Bursary Facebook page or through Herberton State High School.

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These two old water tanks at Biboohra will be given a fresh new look, with a colourful mural to be painted on them.

month to enable the makeover to begin.

The second project will be the Mareeba Centenary Park Mosaic that is currently in the installation stage and expected to be completed by the end of the year. It will be a community artwork with individual elements created by community participants at the Arts in the Park Festival.

Funding of $8597 has been set aside for the Biboohra and Mareeba murals as part of council’s Regional Arts Development Fund commitments.

Mayor Toppin said three new public mural projects in Kuranda, Mareeba and Mount Molloy were proposed for 2023 at a cost of $22,000.

This will be followed by three murals per year, distributed across the shire, in 2024 and 2025, at an overall cost of $74,000.

“I am delighted that Council has endorsed the Public Mural Action Plan. The artwork will brighten up our shire and will be a drawcard for visitors for years to come,” Mayor Toppin said.

But one of Mareeba’s most obvious landmarks, the two water tanks on the corner of Constance and Basalt Streets, will not be in line for a mural treatment anytime soon.

Council investigated whether a mural could be a possibility for the tanks back in 2019 and identified significant challenges including accessing work at height equipment and impacts on the telecommunications services located at the top of the towers.

“At the time, indicative costs to paint murals on the water towers was in the region of $250,000,” a spokesperson said.

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ELEVEN public murals will be created across Mareeba Shire over the next four years at an estimated cost of $105,000 as part of a grander plan to develop a broader public art trail.

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin says the public art trail will be developed and promoted in 2025 to guide visitors to the artworks.

“By this stage it is envisioned that there will be over 30 public murals, including existing artworks and those to be delivered through the action plan,” she said.

The Public Mural Action Plan, which was endorsed by council earlier this month, includes scope for artworks in publicly accessible areas that may be either council or privately owned spaces and facilities.

The plan allows for engagement and consultation with the community will help to identify suitable locations, appropriate community participation, partnerships and mural themes.

Projects may either by direct commissioning of a professional artist or may be a community artwork, where residents work together to create an artwork.

Council master planning, including the Bicentennial Lakes Masterplan and the Parks and Open Space Strategy, will also inform the location of mural projects to be delivered.

Mayor Toppin said 11 murals would be created in the next four years, with one at Biboohra to kick off the program.

Cairns-based artist, Sara Dragotto, will be the creative mastermind behind the Biboohra artwork which will involve a mural on the town’s water tanks, expected to be completed by August.

“The mural will emphasise the idea of seasonal contrasts,” Ms Dragotto explained.

“One tank will depict the thriving tropical savannah nature and wildlife, whist the other tank will show a wildfire scene with deep reds and yellow.

“The design responds to the fire-fighting purpose of the tanks illustrating the bravery of our rural fire fighters.”

The two old tanks, opposite the entrance to the Biboohra State School, will be cleaned next

Markets on the move THE popular Mareeba Markets will be moved from its current location to the Mareeba Turf Club, with final negotiations underway to seal the arrangement.

The St Thomas P&F Association, which manages the markets, is in final negotiations with the turf club to move the twice-monthly event from the Centenary Park to the club’s grounds in Fenwick Street.

“The markets are well attended by locals and visitors and have outgrown the current location at Centenary Park,” an association spokesperson said.

“The committee has kept the future in mind while investigating a new market location.”

The markets attract large crowds, resulting in car parking issues and patrons having to cross the busy highway.

“The Mareeba Turf Club has ample space to accommodate the stalls and the management of traffic will be less challenging,” the spokesperson said.

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin said council would assist the committee by advertising the new location when the arrangement becomes final.

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Malanda State School teacher aide Tim Barker, Raymond Mathieson and Ryan Coe restoring bikes to ride to school every morning.

RIDING a bike to school is a core memory for many people and Malanda State School has teamed up with Better Together, the Malanda Men’s Shed and Tablelands Regional Council to give kids that same experience every day.

After noticing that many kids couldn’t afford a bike, the school teamed up with Better Together to receive a grant for their Active Travel program.

The small project began in 2019 and continued to grow as more local organisations got onboard to ensure every kid had a bike and could get involved.

Principal Mark Allen believes that every kid deserves to keep fit and healthy and is glad to support them in this way.

“We have noticed that many underprivileged children cannot afford a bike – and our program has worked to achieve bikes for kids who really appreciate them,” he said.

“The Malanda Men’s Shed helped in our first year of the program with restoration of bikes. Since then, Better Together came on board by helping with some resourcing for bike parts, helmets and staff training opportunities.

“TRC dump has come on board supplying bikes for restoration, as have Tablelands Police who have re-purposed unclaimed stolen bikes. We’ve been very blessed with the support of our community.”

So far, the introduction of this program has seen an increase in general attendance and engagement in the classroom as well as creating positive relationships within the community.

To ensure safe travel to school, staff members collect students at drop off points for the “bike and scooter bus”, giving the kids an active and fun start to every morning.

“The reaction is always positive – Who didn’t ride to school as a kid?! Riding to school with children gives joy to everyone who is part of it,” Mr Allen said.

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Motorcycle Mechanic Bailey Rice competing in last year’s Worldskills Competition. Photo supplied by Worldskills.

The Olympics of trade skills WORKING and aspiring tradespeople will have the chance to compare their skills to some of the best of the best as the biannual WorldSkills regional competitions begin across Australia.

In preparation for the national championship due to be held in Melbourne in 2023, regional competitions are being held across all states and territories, gathering talented tradespeople to compete in the pinnacle of trade skills competitions.

The competition promotes 55 different skills ranging from traditional trades such as carpentry, hairdressing and cookery to technology trades like cloud computing and programming.

North Queensland is just one of 34 different regions that are included in the competition and is open to all tradesmen either in school or out of school.

WorldSkills head of partnerships and brand Ryan Fort said one of the main drawcards for WorldSkills is tradespeople can accurately measure their skills instead of the usual pass or fail basis.

“One of the times when you're doing your certificate, it's just based on competency, you

know, in terms of where that sort of pass or fail,” he said.

“Whereas the WorldSkills competitions, both regionally, nationally and internationally, provide a marking scale that actually gives you some insights in terms of how you're going and lifting the standards of those competitions and those skills.”

If successful in the national competition, there is the chance to compete on the world stage of WorldSkills due to be held in Lyon in 2024.

The closest regional competition is being held in Cairns with skills only now starting to fill up with talented young tradespeople. “it gives people that sort of healthy competition edge, which, you know, isn't sort of always there from a work perspective point of view,” Mr Fort said.

“It also gives people the ability to benchmark themselves in their industry to see how they are going and give real insight to the industry that they wouldn't be exposed to, potentially in just their sort of normal job.”

For more information and how to sign up for a local regional competition head to www. worldskills.org.au/why-worldskills

New homes help disabled live life

A NEW initiative through FlexiChoice and MiHaven will deliver inclusive and accessible homes built across the Tablelands for those living with disability.

During a meeting at the Cedric Davies Community in Mareeba last week, FlexiChoice spoke with the Cairns-based disability accommodation property developer group MiHaven to discuss the possibility of building accessible homes in the region.

With the housing market already limited, those living with disabilities will now have the opportunity to have a low-cost home built to meet their specific needs.

MiHaven Director Sarah Mort has been working on projects similar to this and says it gives her a huge sense of pride to be able to get people into homes that are suitable for them.

“This is a $3.5 million investment to get four brand new homes built for people living with disability in Mareeba,” she said.

“Before only recently, the only choice for people who needed the care was aged care homes and our goal is to ensure no one under the age of 65 years old is in an aged-care facility.

“As a construction company, it gives us a great sense of satisfaction to be able to give back to these

people and help them with the aid they need.”

In order to get a home for a tenant, they must be eligible for Specialist Disability Accommodation Funding, allowing them to live in high quality disability specific purpose-built homes at a low cost.

The tenant can work alongside construction teams to build a home that is suitable to their needs and cater to their personal standard of living.

FlexiChoice finance manager Maribel Peckham has been working alongside Ms Mort to get tenants the support they need and believes this partnership will truly benefit her clients long term.

Clients living in their own specially designed home means disability support workers from FlexiChoice are able to work with them on a regular basis with minimal issues.

“FlexiChoice is hoping that this partnership with MiHaven will not only benefit the individual but also make a difference in the community and open the door to more affordable housing.

“Our region is experiencing a large population growth and through this initiative, we are excited to make a positive contribution to the local community and hope to expand further afield.”

The first two homes will be constructioned at Mason Street and Andre Street for FlexiChoice participants.

Douglas eases cost of living on pensioners PENSIONERS in the Douglas Shire will get help paying their council rates under a revised rebate policy as the cost of living continues to soar.

Douglas Shire Council updated its Rates Pensioner Remission policy to allow rates assistance to be provided per eligible pensioner, per property.

Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr said eligible pensioners would be able to use the savings for something else they may need.

“We feel this is a common-sense policy change that helps out our local pensioners,” he said.

“The new policy provides rebates to each pen-

sioner, per property, and will save some locals hundreds of dollars each year.”

“This will provide a little bit of relief at a time when cost of living is rising across the country.”

For the year ended 30 June 2023, the council rates pensioner remission will be granted to each ratepayer who is deemed to be a “pensioner” and satisfies the criteria.

No application is necessary as eligibility for rebates will be automatically processed by council officers before the next rates notice is issued in July 2022.

MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL - COMMUNITY UPDATE PROJECT UPDATE - DAVIES CREEK BRIDGE Mareeba Shire Council is making significant progress towards the completion of capital projects throughout the Shire. One such project which has just been completed is the replacement and upgrade of the Davies Creek Road Bridge.

Mayor Angela Toppin said, “Funded by the Australian Government’s Bridges Renewal Program, Council secured a grant to upgrade the existing bridge on Davies Creek Road approximately 3.1km from the intersection of the Kennedy Highway and Davies Creek Road.” This was a major project that was identified in Council's bridge inspection program.

The timber girders and deck of the bridge required replacement, so Council staff fabricated the new concrete pre-cast deck locally.

“It is wonderful to know that the concrete deck could be fabricated by Council staff at Council’s Kowa Street Depot, and the abutments and kerbing constructed on site,” Mayor Toppin stated.

“The crew pushed to complete the project in time for the School Holidays for local families and visitors to enjoy the walking trails, camping areas and day-use areas available at Davies Creek, during some of the best weather of the year.”

ONLINE WATER OUTAGE MAP Mareeba Shire Council has introduced a new online Water Service Outage Map where residents can search for 'Planned' and 'Unplanned' outages.

Check it out to see if your or your neighbour might have your water supply interrupted.

Visit Council's website and search 'Water Outages' to locate the interactive map.

COUNCILLOR COMMUNITY FORUMS

All residents are invited to the upcoming Councillor Community Forums to be held throughout the Shire in July and August. Councillors will present the 2022/23 Budget and provide an update on the latest news from Council. The forums are also an opportunity for members of the community to talk with the Councillors.

Forums are planned as follows: Wednesday, 20 July - 5:30pm - Cedric Davies Community Hub, Mareeba Monday, 25 July - 5:30pm - QCWA Hall, Kuranda Wednesday, 27 July - 1pm - Irvinebank School of Arts Hall Monday, 1 August - 5:30pm - QCWA Hall, Mt Molloy

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

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STATE BUDGET 2022

Community to benefit from regional projects

Knuth left uninspired by budget MEMBER for Hill Shane Knuth has described the State’s Budget as “largely uninspiring with a few bright points”.

Mr Knuth said revenue generating, and job creation projects were sadly lacking while the government’s saving grace was $7.3 billion in coal royalties which was now being used to plug holes in the failing health system.

“This government and the budget lack foresight and vision,” he said.

“They are quite happy to take the royalties generated by coal, then talk about the phasing out of base load coal generation and replacing them with renewables which cannot meet current and future energy demands.”

Mr Knuth said the government was trumpeting a record expenditure in health, yet he couldn't see anything that would stop the decline in basic health services in regional Queensland.

“We are losing doctors, nurses, medical surgeons and specialists as we are seeing hospitals are cancelling and delaying surgeries, continuously,” he said.

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trying to plug a hole in a leaking dam that keeps getting worse.”

Bright points in the budget were the spend on the road network and increased funding for the operation of neighbourhood and community centres.

“There were projections of $3 million to be spent next year on overtaking lanes on the Kennedy Highway between Mareeba and Ravenshoe and $680,000 for the Kennedy Highway and Grove Street, Atherton intersection,” Mr Knuth said.

The budget also included an increase in the

base minimum operational funding for governmentfunded Neighbourhood and Community Centres across the state, something he had campaigned heavily for.

“I met with and discussed this with the Minister as these valuable centres were on the brink of closing,” Mr Knuth said.

“I have five centres in my electorate and every one of them have now received the news that they will receive close to double the funding for next year, which gives them security to be able to continue to deliver their valuable services.”

A MYRIAD of projects costing millions of dollars that will deliver health, education and community projects across the Tablelands were funded as part of the State Budget released last week.

In Mareeba, the Department of Agricultural and Fisheries research facility attracted $2.5 million out of a $3.4 million total spend to upgrade fruit handling laboratories at the centre, enabling scientists to provide research services to the expanding and new horticultural industries around Mareeba.

Originally constructed in 1979, the facility offers state of the art laboratories, including pathology, entomology and microbiology laboratories, glass and shade houses, cold rooms, specialised work areas, and office accommodation for up to 60 staff.

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said $3 million had been committed to creating overtaking lanes between Mareeba and Ravenshoe, while Mareeba State Primary and State High schools had been allocated more than $1 million to upgrade security.

Mareeba Hospital will also get $800,000 for upgrades to its mechanical and electrical systems, and $3.5 million has been committed to the progressive sealing of the Buke Development Road (Normanton to Dimbulah section).

Malanda State High School attracted $7 million to go towards the

construction of a $11.5 million stateof-the-art building which will boost student capacity.

The school has experienced significant growth over the past few years and has been at capacity since 2018, only been accepting students from within its catchment until more classrooms can be built.

“It is probably the first significant building that will be built here in many, many years,” Principal Gary Toshach told The Express late last year.

“What this means for us is that it gives us space, it gives us room to have more classes and more kids in the school – it also gives us absolute state of the art facilities, home economics and hospitality facilities.”

Construction for this new facility is expected to begin this year so the facility will be ready for use in 2023.

The Budget also confirmed a commitment by the State for $1.9 million to go towards a new $4.1 million neighbourhood and community centre at Atherton. The Federal Government committed $2.2 million in October last year.

But the money has been a long time coming and, according to Better Together CEO John Russell, the building is now going to cost more than the funds that have been allocated.

“We now find that the original design is not fitting into the budget so we are looking at reducing some of the elements,” Mr Russell said.

“Costs have gone up by 35 per

cent in the past 12 months and every month that goes by, they go up another one per cent.”

The long-awaited centre will be built on land next to the Atherton Library, thanks to a peppercorn lease arrangement with Tablelands Regional Council.

Better Together will relocate to the building when it is completed, hopefully by mid next year. Tenders for the construction are expected to be released in August.

The Budget also allocated $12.2 million out of a total spend of $74.8 million to complete the redevelopment of the Atherton Hospital, and $9 million for road safety enhancement works to the Kennedy Highway between Cairns and Mareeba.

Around the broader region, $1.1 million funding was also committed for two splash parks at Mossman and Port Douglas as well as $9.4 million to progress the Wangetti Trail which promises to be a big lure for visitation.

On the Cape and in the Gulf, $1.3 million was committed to the Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Program, with an emphasis on engaging Aurukun youth to join the program, $225,000 for the Kowanyama Visitor Camping and Tours pilot, $286,000 for a tourist centre and sculpture park to promote Cape York businesses and organisations, and $25.3 million towards a bridge at Archer River Crossing on the Peninsula Development Road between Coen and Weipa.

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New controller calls for SES volunteers ATHERTON’s new SES local controller Michelle Horch wants locals to get involved with their local SES group to be ready for the next storm season, one of her first actions after being passed the torch by previous local controller John Whyte.

Ms Horch has spent over a decade with the SES, first working in Cairns before working in Atherton for the past four years.

Initially using SES as a pathway to the Queensland Ambulance Service, Ms Horch fell in love with the brotherhood and camaraderie displayed in SES and decided to stay.

“I missed it, I missed the training, I missed the fact that I could just detach myself from life and get together with a whole group of new people that I didn’t know,” she said.

“We are an orange carrot family.

“When the roll for local controller came up, I put my hand up for it and was lucky enough to get it.”

As the local controller, Ms Horch oversees operations and trainings as well as liaising with surrounding SES groups outside of the Tablelands Regional Council area in which Atherton SES operates.

Despite now having the job, Ms Horch said it was not her first intention and she “just fell into it”.

“I was little bit reluctant at first because the new group was half the size of the group that I was coming from,” she said.

“The group in Atherton are a tight knit group – they are quite dedicated to their welfare, community engagement and training.

“Getting to know the people, the area, adapting to new surroundings that I was not used to and the Atherton group have been so helpful in supporting me in my new role.”

In one of her first tasks as the new local controller Ms Horch has put the call out for locals to sign up and get involved with SES before the next storm season.

“I would like to get more people signed up so we are able to support different parts of Queensland if need be,” she said.

“We also need to be prepared for our area if something happens over the next season or two.”

To get involved with the Atherton SES or any other local SES group head to the website at www.ses.qld. gov.au

Atherton SES welcomed their new local controller and group leader recently at a special ceremony. Pictured is Philip Mansbridge, area controller James Gegg, Tyler Williams, local controller Michell Horch, group leader Mel Bewick and deputy group leader Robin Lowe.

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FNQ Growers, together with major sponsor TGT and other supporters, is hosting the day-long event on Friday 29 July at the Mareeba Turf Club.

Chair Joe Moro said the intent of the field day was to bring together peak industry bodies and industry stakeholders to display the latest in research and development work in the region’s horticultural commodities.

“In terms of horticulture in northern Australia, our region is a powerhouse, and the response from the peak industry bodies to our invitation to participate in the event is indicative of this,” Mr Moro said.

“We have secured the support and participation of major players including the Australian Mango Industry Association, Avocados Australia, Citrus Australia, Papaya Australia, Australian Banana Growers Council, Cotton Australia, AusVeg and MSF Sugar.

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FNQ Food Incubator, TNQ Regional Food Network, Civic Ledger and the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries have also jumped on board to be involved.

“By bringing the key players under one roof we hope growers and other interested parties will be able to receive first-hand information that may help shape their future farming decisions.”

An information forum sponsored by Hort Innovation will also be delivered.

Mr Moro said two forum sessions would be held, with the morning to focus on setting the scene in horticulture and featuring guest speakers from the major industries including avocadoes and mangoes.

“The afternoon forum will look at opportunities that are available to farmers including those presenting in cotton, a new crop in the region, carbon and export,” he said.

Both sessions will involve a Q&A session.

The day will conclude with a free farmers barbecue sponsored by Bendigo Bank. Entry is free.

Opportunities are available for commercial exhibits at the event.

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Mega mums get active A TEAM of mums have joined forces across the Tablelands to introduce a Mum’s Exercise Group (MEGA), encouraging mothers from all corners of life to make friends whilst getting active.

Starting out as a group formed in Canberra, MEGA made its way to the Far North with mums and their bubs of any ages from across the region getting together to keep fit and make friends for free.

Now with almost 700 followers of the group throughout the Far North, branch manager Robbi Spong is chasing more volunteers from the Tablelands to join her.

With Covid knocking out volunteers to host events, finding people to host walks, yoga sessions and other

fun activities has become difficult, meaning sessions cannot run in the area.

Robbi says that groups such as MEGA helped her and her kids get out to meet new people and enjoy the company of women like her.

“I moved to Cairns four years ago and branched out to Facebook to see what was available and joined MEGA in Cairns and started my own walking group,” she said.

“I took over the role of branch manager 12 months ago and have spent that time organising and keeping MEGA together.

“We have come up the Tablelands and have four events happening in Mareeba, Tolga and Atherton for mums to come with their bubs and do

Mums from across the Tablelands are being encouraged to join in on free exercise events n as a way to keep fit and meet other mums just like them.

exercise suited to them.”

Mums with kids of any age and of any fitness level are also encouraged

to come along to existing events and get active without worrying about their child.

To participate, join the Mums Exercise Group Australia (Far North Queensland) on Facebook.

Council to push State on CCTV control

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FUNDING for the installation and monitoring of CCTV systems should be provided to the Queensland Police Service and not be a burden on local councils, says Mareeba Shire Council.

The council will put a motion reflecting that view to the Local Government Association of Queensland annual conference in October in the hope that the other 76 councils throughout the State will support the move.

“Policing is a State Government responsibility and is something that Local Government has no powers or jurisdiction over,” Mayor Angela Toppin said.

“However there have been repeated calls from the QPS in towns and cities for councils to install, upgrade, operate and maintain CCTV systems to assist the QPS in their policing functions.

“While the State has, on occasion, provided grants to enable councils to install this equipment, this only covers the initial capital cost and not the ongoing maintenance and operational cost, which is significantly higher than the original outlay.

“Some councils, especially the larger ones, have been forced into undertaking this function, at their community’s expense.”

A report to council noted that with the increase in crime and anti-social behaviour across communities in the State, there had been calls for either more CCTV or the installation of systems where there have not been before.

“The QPS officers assure council staff that access to CCTV systems is essential for them to effectively police the communities and is required to both prevent crime and to be able to appre-

hend perpetrators,” the report stated.

“If CCTV is such an important tool for the QPS to perform their role, then surely the State should provide them with the necessary tools to do so and not rely on local councils.

“Councils do not provide QPS with motor vehicles, weapons, administrative support or even speed cameras, these are provided by the State and so should high quality CCTV systems.”

There have been numerous calls for CCTV to be installed in Mareeba’s CBD to assist police in curbing the constant vandalism to shop windows and break-ins to businesses.

While council agrees CCTV is an effective tool in deterring crime and capturing evidence to support police investigations, it does not believe ratepayers should be footing the bill to install systems and maintain and monitor them.

However, council is currently offering businesses up to $5000 to install their own systems in lieu of a CBDwide network.

Recently, Mareeba gym, HIIT 40, took advantage of the offer, recently installing a new security camera and lighting system at its Byrnes Street premises.

The system allows for live monitoring by the Mareeba Police Station.

Gym owner and trainer Cameron Lewis installed the system to increase community safety around the gym.

“The new system aims to reduce incidents such as break and enter, vandalism and graffiti around the gym,” he said.

“By installing the CCTV, I can keep on focussing on what I enjoy most, to keep the Mareeba community healthy.”

Mayor Angela Toppin said the funds

were provided to HIIT 40 under the Mareeba Community Safety Enhancement Program.

“Working closely with the Mareeba Police Service and Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, priority locations were identified under the program,” she said.

“Council has been engaging with business operators in the identified locations since the commencement of the program in 2018 and a number of businesses have received council support for expanding existing CCTV or lighting, or installing of new systems.

“The aim is to create a network of CCTVs and public lighting in public hotspots to capture on video antisocial and criminal activities to help with police prosecutions and ultimately to deter this type of behaviour and enhance public safety.”

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Operation Backseat Books grows

Students at Jubilee Christian College with Better Together Community Development Officer Kristy Madden loading up the car after a successful food drive.

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Senior Sergeant Marty Ots and A/Chief Superintendent Chris Hodgman with Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin, and Cairns Cr Amy Eden supporting Backseat Books.

AN initiative started by a Mareeba childcare network to help kids feel safe when in police vehicles has taken off within the Far North, with “Backseat Books” giving vulnerable children a sense of security in tough situations.

Yesterday, Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin joined representatives from Cairns Regional Council and police to officially launch the project which commenced in Mareeba but is now being spread to the wider region.

The idea of having books on hand for children being transported by police vehicle came about when Mareeba Early Childhood Community Network raised the issue of trauma caused in emergency situations.

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“The books will calm the children more quickly, reduce the impact the event has on the child through distraction, build better relations with police, and increase their enjoyment of reading.

“One officer expressed surprise that the the book worked as well as it did, whilst another explained the child was crying hysterically but immediately calmed down when shown the books.

“During another interaction, one of the children said she couldn’t read, however her carer reads to her every night, so it was a good conversation starter around learning to read.”

Backseat Books is now being rolled out throughout Far North Queensland, with packs of books being placed in more police vehicles every day.

even had an in school competition to see who could bring in the most.

“The winner got a pizza party to celebrate their contributions.”

With the products donated by the Christian College, Better Together was able to create several emergency relief food parcels to give to people in need.

Community Development Officer Kristy Madden really appreciates when food supplies at donated to the school and believes its initiatives such as these that makes the community stronger.

“It is this basic need that I asked Jubilee Christian College to support us with and they have amazed me with their efforts,” she said “For a small school to collect 515 items that can be used in food parcels for families in need shows how hard the students worked in promoting this project, and how generous their families are.

“We are very grateful to Jubilee Christian College and can’t wait to work with them again next year and see if they can beat the standard that this year’s group have now set.”

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anxiety when needing to be transported and believe having a book on hand will help officers connect with the child and make them feel safer and calmer.

The project has recently been picked up by Cairns Regional Council, with 400 books from the library now being distributed across police stations in the Far North region.

Senior Sergeant Marty Ots said police officers across the district had already seen the positive effects it has on young vulnerable kids.

“We’ve already seen officers from Cairns, Cooktown, Edmonton, Atherton, Smithfield, Mossman and Yarrabah distribute the books and provide feedback that all children read or looked at the books and most of the children took the books with them,” he said.

A TEAM of students at Jubilee Christian College in Atherton have donated 515 emergency items to Better Together’s emergency relief program to help those struggling throughout the community.

Through the school’s Duke of Edinburgh program, students wanted to help a service that was close to their heart, and with the cold weather and continuously rising cost of living they though Better Together would be the perfect candidate.

Students then organised a food drive, with each class teaming up to bring in the much food as they could to be put into emergency food parcels.

Principal of Jubilee College Dr Chris Radcliffe said he was beyond proud to see his students providing essential items to people in need.

“It was really great to see how when you put the notion of service into practice, we can see the impact it has on people in the community,” he said.

“The kids, with the support of their parents, contributed what they could to the cause, and they

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Three-year commitment for Mareeba centre THE Mareeba Heritage Centre and Visitor Information Centre has been given a three-year commitment to remain at its current location.

The museum and information centre, which recently celebrated its millionth visitor, signed off on a three-year lease with Mareeba Shire Council.

Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin said the information centre and museum were a well-known stop for visitors to the shire.

“Apart from extending the lease, council has committed to

another year of funding for the museum and visitor information service,” she said.

“The centre is the perfect location to offer visitor information services and to welcome travellers as they drive into town.

“Council acknowledges the work of the volunteers and staff.

“The extension of their lease and another year of funding will ensure that the centre can continue to cater for visitors and locals well into the future.”

Members of Mareeba Crime Action Group (from left) Convenor Denis McKinley, former Mareeba Mayor Mick Borzi and MCAG member Barry Simpson have made a submission to a Review of Criminal Procedure of Magistrates Courts across the State of Queensland.

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MOTORISTS using the Gillies Range are being warned that Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service are conducting a series of planned burns in the area until the end of July.

As a result, smoke may be seen in and around Gordonvale, Little Mulgrave, Gillies Range and the Captain Cook Highway.

“Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions,” a spokesperson said.

Residents who may be affected by smoke should take relevant precautionary measures.

“Please be aware that several walking tracks in the area may be closed during burn operations, in particular the Robson’s walking track,” the spokesperson said.

The planned burns are part of the annual hazard reduction/conservation management program for northern parks and forests.

“The aim of these burns is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas,” the spokesperson said.

“This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.”

For further information on potential closures please visit the Department of Environment and Science website (des.qld.gov.au). For more information, members of the public can call the QPWS Cairns Management Unit office (during business hours) on 0436 860 920

MEMBERS of the Mareeba Crime Action Group (MCAG) have made a detailed submission regarding a forthcoming review of the Queensland Justice Act centring on a Criminal Procedure Review of Magistrates Courts.

The submission mirrors a raft of resolutions passed at a rally held in Mareeba last December, attended by more than 500 people who turned out to make their views known about the level of crime the community was experiencing.

MCAG spokesperson Denis McKinley said that under the current Magistrates’ decisions review system, the greater Queensland community was seeing recidivist criminals given a “get out of jail or associated penalty free card”.

“More often than not, they are back on the streets again within 24 hours of appearing in any of the State’s Magistrates Courts on charges levelled as a result of Queensland Police Service charges,” he said.

Mr McKinley said people and property were being targeted by “nothing less than career criminals whose defending legal representatives use anything at hand or imagined from culture to supposed mistreatment as some excuse for breaking the law”.

He said that despite excellent work and endeavours of the police and Magistrates Courts, the current sentence review system left little hope for any change in the creation of a growing number of career criminals.

Mr McKinley said the submission to the Queensland Justice Act review was long overdue and had to reflect the values and standards of the greater number of lawabiding citizens rather than the growing number of criminals.

He claims while there were proposed anti-crime strategies to tackle the continued highly elevated incidents of crime against people and property both locally and across the State, there “seemed to be

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Rehab facility build begins Herberton resident Stefanie Braun presents the petition to keep the Herberton Town Hall to Mayor Rod Marti and Cr Annette Haydon.

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The new drug and alcohol rehab facility, just outside of Mareeba, is under construction.

BY RHYS THOMAS CONSTRUCTION has begun on the region’s first openly accessible drug and alcohol rehab facility just outside of Mareeba, with plans to be operational before the end of the year.

The new Mission Australia facility will house 10 voluntarily admitted patients as part of a 12-week holistic rehabilitation program followed by a sixmonth community aftercare program.

The project started in January with aims to be completed by October and operational by November, depending on certain factors like sourcing of materials and staff.

Once operational, the facility will provide around 13 full-time positions plus other part-time positions including administrative staff as well as specialty staff.

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land regional leader Phil Flint said the facility was voluntary and people could admit themselves to the service or be referred by a doctor or other sources.

The facility will be the only one of its kind in Far North Queensland, as other facilities are specifically targeted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

“It is a residential rehab facility, it is a voluntary 12-week residential program up to 10 people for 12 weeks,” he said.

“Running four times a year, we expect around 40 people to be supported through the program each year.”

When brought before Mareeba Shire Council for approval, Cr Locky Benstead voted against the recommended approval for the facility, citing that nearby property owners had approached him about their concerns of patients wandering off the facility’s

property and onto their own.

Mr Flint said Mission Australia conducted community consultation through the development process and engaged with nearby property owners, alleviating their concerns.

“There was a small number of questions or concerns around the nature of the program and we have been able to talk through the nature of the program,” he said.

“People are there because they want to be there and if they don’t want to be there, they are free to leave, there is 24/7 support of a therapeutic nature.

“We also met one on one with anyone that was concerned, we had different information sessions and broadly speaking, the community is very supportive and appreciative to have additional support for the community with alcohol and other drug support services.”

A PETITION calling for the Herberton Town Hall to be retained has been presented to Tablelands Regional Council which has listed the old building for potential disposal.

The town hall is one of 17 community facilities the council has put forward for officers to investigate, with a view to assessing them for potential disposal.

The petition, signed by more than 300 people, expresses “heartfelt concern for the ongoing preservation of the historic aspects of the town of Herberton, in particular of its architecture”.

“This town is, we believe, of great historical significance, with a history going back to the 19th century. It is in many ways quite unique and of interest to the wider community, including tourists,” the petition reads.

“In a time of the pressures for modernisation, the loss of any of this town’s significant and historic structures would indeed be extremely regrettable.

“With this in mind, we wish to bring to the Council’s particular attention the great importance and fine structure of the old town hall in the main street of Herberton.

“This is a truly wonderful building, fine looking, well built with great timber work and an icon in the centre of the town.

“We insist on its preservation in any event. We will strongly oppose any attempt to get rid of it or damage it in any way.”

Last week, resident Graham Nicholson and Stefanie Braun presented the petition to Mayor Rod Marti and Cr Annette Haydon.

“We received a very good hearing from the council and a promise of further community consultation before any decisions were made,” Mr Nicholson said.

“Council made the point that if such important facilities were to be preserved that must be shown to be actively used by the community. We outlined the wide range of uses already existing and this was noted.”

Other buildings on the list include Malanda’s Majestic Theatre, the Mt Garnet Town Hall, Millaa Millaa RSL Hall, Atherton Performing Arts Theatre building, and the Ravenshoe RSL building. Council has assured residents that community consultation will take place before any final decision on what to do with the buildings is made.

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Our Council Our Community Projects & Programs Update

Follow our project updates at trc.qld.gov.au.

Weather permitting, the following projects and programs will commence, continue or be completed in July: • Slashing in Atherton, Beatrice, East Barron, Herberton, Minbun, Moregatta, Ravenshoe, Tarzali, Upper Barron and Yungaburra.

• Grading in Kairi, Mount Garnet, Silver Valley and Wongabel.

• Replacement of bridges on Merragallan and Sluice Creek Roads, and Mary Street.

• Work on sections of Brooks Road in Mungalli.

• Preparation work for annual road reseal program.

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

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by Wednesday 24 August for the workshop at the Tableland Regional Gallery, 10am–3pm on Saturday 27 August.

Free Holiday Activities

Head to the Tableland Regional Gallery for free hands-on activities with the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art’s (QAGOMA) APT10 Kids on Tour between Saturday 25 June and Saturday 9 July. Children under 12-years-old must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

APT10 Kids on Tour is a free QAGOMA Touring program available to regional Queensland communities, with thanks to generous support from The Tim Fairfax Family Foundation.

Special budget meeting 9am Thursday 30 June Ordinary Council meeting 9am Thursday 28 July 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.

Our libraries will also be hosting free holiday activities. Join craft sessions, listen to stories, play with buzzbots and dig for dinosaur eggs. Find out more from our events calendar at trc.qld.gov.au/trcevents.

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Have you got a copy of our Making Business Better toolkit? The toolkit and Every Body Welcome Here campaign help businesses, clubs and organisations support people of all ages and abilities. Download a copy from trc.qld.gov.au/making-business-better-toolkit.

Dog registration renewal payments are due by Thursday 30 June 2022. All dogs in the TRC area must be registered and microchipped. Contact us if you did not receive your renewal notice.

Meter Reading

Bin collection day for Tumoulin residents is changing from Fridays to Wednesdays. The last Friday collection will be on 1 July, and the first Wednesday collection will be on 6 July.

Garden Awards It’s never too early to start mulching, pruning, planting, fertilising and trimming for the TRC Garden Awards. Nominations open in September.

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We’ll be reading water meters during the first few weeks of July. Please ensure you maintain the area around your meter — keep it free from vegetation and ensure it is not buried. Gates must be unlocked and animals restrained during the reading period. Check when we’ll be in your area at trc.qld.gov.au/meter-reading.

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Students top Queensland in sustainable challenge ALTHOUGH an hour inland from the nearest ocean, St Stephen’s Catholic College has come out on top in Queensland for the Sustainable Oceans Student Challenge which was hosted as a part of World Oceans Week.

The school took out first place in Queensland against 253 other participating schools, and came 13th against 1095 other schools nationwide.

Students in Grade 7-10 geography had been learning about protecting the ocean, marine ecosystems, mangroves, the Great Barrier Reef and coral propagation through learning platform Education Perfect prior to the challenge.

Through the online platform, students endured three days of challenges, quizzes and questions surrounding the topic alongside thousands of schools across the country, dominating the scoreboards from day one.

Mentor Dwayne Miller believes it is important to understand the workings of the ocean as it is

one of the largest eco-systems in the world.

“Our students acknowledge and understand that positive management of our marine environments can occur throughout the length of river catchments that feed into our coastal environments,” he said.

“Exposure to this type of learning teaches students about ways they can reduce the impact on our local catchments and the Great Barrier Reef.

“Some of the key concepts in our study relate to interconnection, change, sustainability and scale of events within different aspects of our environment - linked to the Catholic Social Teaching of stewardship and caring for our common home.”

With the knowledge of how the ocean works and how it affects the climate and life no matter how inland the school is, students were able to complete the three-day Sustainable Oceans Student Challenge.

St Stephen’s geography students Mercedes Fontaine, Enya Grima, Cody Misener, Niav Cotter and Lily Lennon are proud to take home gold from the Sustainable Oceans Student Challenge.

New state-of-the-art ambulances hit roads

Kuranda ambulance station officer-in-charge Leon Cartledge gets the keys to the new $252,000 Mercedes Sprinter 419 ambulance from member for Barron River Craig Crawford.

RESIDENTS in and around the Kuranda and Port Douglas areas will have access to a new state-of-the-art ambulances, with both ambulance stations receiving keys to new vehicles.

The ambulances will help provide first-class health care to the community and include specialised equipment to reduce risk and injury to paramedics.

“It is vital our ambulance officers have access to the resources and equipment they need to conduct their jobs safely and effectively, so I’m pleased to see this new $252,000 vehicle being used by our hard-working officers at Kuranda Station,” Member for Barron River Craig Crawford said.

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In addition to the Stryker power-assisted stretcher which can carry patients up to 318kg, the vehicle is equipped with a Stryker stair chair to safely support patients weighing up to 228kg.

Being able to raise and lower patients at the touch of a button protects paramedics from potential lifting and carrying injuries.

“The introduction of this new ambulance on the road will only extend the efficiency and professionalism currently exhibited by our frontline staff,” Mr Crawford said.

June 30 deadline for free flu jab LOCALS who want to get the free flu jab have only until Thursday to get it.

The State Government’s free flu vaccination campaign, held in partnership with GPs and pharmacies, ends on Thursday 30 June.

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Yvette D’Ath urged people not yet vaccinated against the flu to take advantage of the program.

“This campaign has been very successful since we launched it – we have now vaccinated more than 500,000 Queenslanders against the flu since starting the program.,” she said.

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Minister D’Ath said more than 20,000 people in Queensland had tested positive to flu so far this year, resulting in over 2,250 hospitalisations.

“This is already a harsh flu season, one that is on track to mirror the 2019 season when 66,135 cases were recorded,” she said.

“This year Influenza A is the dominant strain.

It’s a highly contagious disease and can be lifethreatening.”

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Brochures showcase World War II sites

Cr Dave Bilney shows the new World War II trail brochure that has just been released.

A NEW brochure has been developed to showcase and promote World War II sites on the southern Tablelands.

Tablelands Regional Council has just released the World War II Trail brochure which includes sites such as the Rocky Creek Igloo, the Atherton War Cemetery, and facilities that house military history such as the Tolga Historical Society and Museum.

“The Atherton Tablelands played a major role during the Pacific conflict during WWII and our region has many sites, place markers and displays of WWII historical information,” Cr Dave Bilney said.

“Some of the sites are not obvious and you may have been driving past them for years.”

The trail map can be downloaded from council’s website (www.trc.qld.gov.au/war-history-trails) or picked up from one of the visitor information centres.

“This new brochure complements the Tablelands Anzac Trail brochure that has been enjoyed by locals and visitors for the past few years,” Cr Bilney said.

Douglas Shire Historical Society member Pam Willis Burden with one of the new photo posts have been installed at special locations in Port Douglas.

A walk down memory lane VISITORS and locals to exploring wellknown locations in Port Douglas can now experience a walk down memory with the installation of five new photo posts.

The Douglas Shire Historical Society continues to share local history with the community and visitors through the posts located at Sugar Wharf, St Mary’s Church, Faugh-a-Ballagh train, Clink Theatre and Port Douglas Cemetery.

Society spokesperson Pam Willis Burden said the group extended the town’s historic walk to 22 photo posts.

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“As a not-for-profit organisation run by volunteers, the Society did not have the funds to have these made,” she said.

“Filling in the application form was challenging, and thankfully great help was kindly provided by the Council’s Grants Officer.”

“Applying for a grant is worth the trouble because if successful, a dream project can be completed.”

Council is encouraging the community to start thinking about applying to the council’s grants program which will open in Au-

gust this year.

Douglas Shire Council Mayor Michael Kerr said anyone with an idea for a community project or initiative should read the guidelines and consider applying for a grant.

“Our grants program provides a great opportunity for community members to get funding for projects that make a difference,” he said.

“Projects such as the historical society’s new photo posts are a wonderful example of a community-driven initiative made possible by a Council grant.”

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Residents at Savannah Lifestyle Resort got together for a preloved fashion show recently, raising money for the Mareeba Hospital Foundation and Animal Refuge.

Pre-loved fashion raises funds DRESSED up in pre-loved fashion and working the catwalk, residents at Savannah Lifestyle Resort pulled out their favourite outfits to raise money for the Mareeba Hospital Friends of the Hospital Foundation and Mareeba Animal Refuge.

More than 70 residents, families and friends came along to support the event.

Raffles and the selling of pre-loved clothing raised $1339 for the Hospital Foundation and $339 for the Animal Refuge.

Works heat up for splash parks RESIDENTS in Mossman and Port Douglas can look forward to enjoying hot summer days in cool splash parks, with tenders now released for the project and community consultation beginning.

The Port Douglas community has identified either Jalunbu Park or Reynolds Park as locations for the splash park with their input shaping its customised design.

There is also a chance for council to install a public swimming pool alongside the splash park depending on the community’s support and factoring in operational costs and impacts on general rates.

Tenders for the engagement and subsequent design close on 17 June.

Design and construction tenders for the Mossman splash park, due to be installed at the Mossman Pool and Caravan Park, have also been released.

The new splash park will complement the recent upgrades completed by council to the 50-metre swimming pool, caravan park grounds, accommodation, park facilities and amenities.

The aim is to have the design signed off by the end of August with construction commencing in September and completion by late December.

A NEW water pump that doesn’t use fuel, oil or electricity to run, only the water it pumps has been designed and built in Mareeba by local businessman Roy Bird.

Mr Bird first became involved with Glockemann Water Pumps in PNG around 14 years ago, where he sold the pumps out of his two retail shops in LAE and in Highlands at Goroka in Papua New Guinea.

Upon returning to Mareeba, Mr Bird bought the rights to the name Glockemann Water Pumps from Glockmann Pick and began operating, having the pumps built in Innisfail.

Mr Bird, along with the help of others, has spent the last two years improving on the old Glockemann model and developed a lighter and cheaper model, the Aquarius.

Both the newer Aquarius and the older Glockemann 320 pump are Ram Pumps which have been around for about 140 years.

“The Aquarius is very environmentally friendly because it uses no fuel to operate it such as petrol, diesel, oil, or electricity,” Mr Bird said.

“It only runs on running water such as a small waterfall or creek with a fall It is very suited to rural and remote areas in the world where fuel is expensive.

“I found that the weight of our pump limited its potential for export so in the

Roy Bird from Glockemann Water Pumps is proud to present the new Aquarius water pump that runs entirely on water.

last two years, I designed the Aquarius with the help of others.”

The Aquarius’s predecessor, the Glockemann 320 pump, operated similarly to the new pump and pushed more volume, however it weighed a considerable 32kg heavier.

The new pump pumps to a height of 75m and deliver a total of 2800L per day and only needs to be serviced every six months to replace the leather seal, depending on the water quality.

Mr Bird currently distributed pumps

to PNG, New Zealand, America, Canada, Mexico, Cambodia and Thailand and hopes to build a new workshop in Mareeba and hire staff to help with growing export demand.

The pumps are now being displayed at Pumping Irrigation and Machinery Services (PIMS) in Mareeba, Tableland Pumps, Pipes and Rural in Atherton and Malanda Rural with a retail price of $1450.

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Flexi-Space opens up learning opportunities A NEW $200,000 learning space for high school students will see them excelling further with their learning as Mareeba State High School opens up a Flexi-Space room.

The new facility on the western side of X Block began construction at the beginning of the year, with hopes to encourage students to take that extra step in their academic goals.

Although the space will be on trial for only Grade 8 students for the first few

months, principal Scott Whybird believes it will not only benefit students in all age groups and in all areas of learning.

“It will be used for regular subjects like math and English but just gives a bit of change in environment so we can help figure out how to help these students aim higher,” he said.

“Flexi-Space won’t particularly target low ability students so there will be a mul-

tilevel of students in the classroom that we want push just that little bit harder.

“This purpose-built facility has a combination of an outdoor and indoor area as well a toilet for anyone using the space for students and their parents to use when they visit the space.”

Mareeba State High School is currently undergoing a raft of different renovations to help improve facilities across the school.

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ENTERTAINMENT Explosion of jazz coming to Tanks IF jazz is your music of choice, there’s a treat in store next month when the Great Northern Jazz Explosion comes to Tanks Arts Centre.

The show will comprise some of Australia’s best jazz musicians and lucky for us, they happen to live in Cairns.

Featuring National Jazz Awards winner, Mike Rivett on saxophone and Ableton Live, Mike Price (ex head of jazz

studies at ANU) on guitar, local legend, Tommy See Poy on keyboards and Josh Holt (recently from Melbourne) on double bass.

Another local legend, Joe Vizzone, will feature on drums and percussion. The Great Northern Jazz Explosion is armed to the hilt with musicianship and vibe.

To book for the show on Saturday 16 July, go to www.ticketlink.com.au

Spring Jaiah to spruce up roots festival ECSTATIC Dance DJ Spring Jaiah will bring a unique and intentional approach to DJing set to get people up and enjoying the essence of music as she performs at the upcoming Kuranda Roots Festival.

Going by Spring Jaiah, locals know her more affectionately at Ember as she has performed numerous times across the Tablelands.

Despite being born on the Tablelands and growing up in Koah, Ember has never performed at the largest outdoor reggae festival in Australia.

Ecstatic dance has its origins rooted in Hawaii around 25 years ago and is a free form movement with a set plan or intentional approach to a set.

“If anybody hears the word DJ we think of a club or a festival or doof and they are generally music that is the same genre or tempo,” Ember said.

“I am an artist who is very unique to North Queensland and I am actually North Queensland’s first ever female ecstatic dance DJ. “What I do is I mix multi genre music, so I play diverse genres of music and my set will look like that, it just depends on what time I’m on and what the mood is.”

Ember is extremely honoured and excited to be performing at the Kuranda Roots Festival and says more festivals like it should be done across the country.

“It is a real pleasure to finally be able to dance again considering music and festivals have been banned, we haven’t been able to

Spring Jaiah’s Ember is looking forward to her first time playing at the Kuranda Roots Festival this July. PHOTO BY MIKE GAIA.

get together,” she said.

“We need more spaces to celebrate as a community in heathy ways where we can just love music.”

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Action packed week of new movies WITH more excitement and fun, there's a mammoth week of great holiday movies, on screen, at the Malanda's Majestic Theatre.

The new family annimated action adventure, LIGHTYEAR, is fantastic for all ages.

The highly anticipated action adventure comedy, THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER, starring the world renowned actor Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt should be a blast for fans of superheros and action adventure.

The colourful family annimated adventure comedy, MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU, continues throughout the holidays and is excellent family entertainment.

You have one last opportunity to see three very exceptional movies. The action adventure sci-fi JURASSIC WORLD DOMINION, the top action drama TOP GUN MAVERICK, staring Tom Cruise, and finally the exceptional dramatic historical thriller, THE DROVER'S WIFE, starring and directed by Leah Purcell, are all on screen this week.

You can find all the session times and information at www.majestictheatre.com.au THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Thor's retirement is interrupted by a galactic killer known as Gorr the God Butcher, 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. Together, they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance and stop him before it's too late.

LIGHTYEAR While spending years attempting to return home, marooned Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are attempting to steal his fuel source.

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. When the Vicious 6 oust their leader, legendary fighter Wild Knuckles (Alan Arkin), Gru interviews to become their newest member. It doesn't go well, and only gets worse after Gru outsmarts them and suddenly finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. On the run, Gru will turn to an unlikely source for guidance, Wild Knuckles, and discover that even bad guys need a little help from their friends.

Friday night Cruise-In LOCAL motor enthusiasts are being treated with another car show this Friday night with the Atherton Men’s Shed holding their latest Cruise-In event on 1 July. Classic cars, bikes and other magnificent vehicles are set to be on display.

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ON LAND the

Local vet pursues IVF cattle dream

BY SALLY TURLEY

ZANE Squarci has spent his whole life around livestock and it has always been his dream to buy a cattle property of his own once he had built his herd numbers sufficiently on his agistment block at Mourilyan.

He began his Red Brangus stud, “Carci” with a handful of artificially-inseminated stud cows from Theodore a few years ago and is now working on their progeny. He is on a mission to increase both numbers and quality at “Carci” and, eventually, to buy a property to run them on.

Zane believes the best way to achieve his goals is through the use of assisted reproductive technology, using Artificial Insemination (AI) and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) to harvest good quality genetics and recipient cows to speed up the process.

He selected his four best cows, based on fertility, growth and temperament and has had the donors' eggs aspirated – a process also known as The Ovum Pick Up technique by

Brisbane-based biotechnology company, Inventia Genetic Technologies (IGT).

The IVF process involved the transvaginal removal of the oocytes (bovine reproductive eggs) by aspiration of the ovarian follicles with the aid of an ultrasound probe. This procedure is absolutely harmless to the donor and the time taken for the collection was 15-20 minutes per cow.

Dr Squarci, a director of the Tropical Vet practice at Innisfail, was thrilled with the results, netting a total of 30 viable eggs from one of the cows and 78 in total.

“I would be happy with 10 eggs per cow as that is equivalent to achieving a lifetime of production in one year,” he said.

IGT Field lab technician Cesar Castaneda explained the post-harvest process.

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up to 15 per cent of the total are discarded.

“The best of the eggs will be chosen and we will take them back to the laboratory in Brisbane, where they will be fertilised with customer selected and supplied semen within 24 hours and grown into a ‘blastocyst’ (an embryo ready for transfer into a recipient cow).

“Within seven days of fertilisation, the embryos are placed in 37 degree incubators and brought back to the property, where they are transferred into recipient cows. If no cows are available, the embryo will be frozen and stored at that stage.”

As a veterinarian himself, Dr Squarci appreciates the value of expertise when it comes to bovine assisted reproductive techniques.

“I am trying to build my female numbers at the moment and I couldn't replicate IGT's level of skills and equipment,” he said.

“For a while now, I have been trying to import sexed semen from the United States to speed up the development of

Dr Zane Squarci looks on as OPU (Ovum Pick-Up) Bovine Technician, Freddy Junqueira from Inventia Genetic Technologies (IGT) aspirates his Brangus cows.

my breeder herd, but there's a lot of red tape involved in that process.

“There is a chronic large animal vet shortage at the moment and we are so busy that I am better off paying these guys, especially when they are getting such good results. I only need one dose of semen to fertilise all 78 eggs, so I can get a run of quality calves on the ground for $1,000 a head.”

The Innisfail-born and bred vet said he wanted a highly fer-

tile, moderately framed breeding herd that produced a calf annually within a 12-week joining window. Any falling outside those specifications would be culled.

“I prefer the Red Brangus because I think they handle the heat and the flies better than the black cattle, but still have all the carcase attributes the breed is noted for. Eventually, I want to produce high growth, early finishing animals with the right fat content to suit the feedlot market.

“Sections of the ex-cane growing country I have my cattle on at the moment go underwater during the wet season and crocs can be a bit of problem until the land re-emerges again.

“I have the cattle on a Mareeba supplementary feed program at the moment to address the soil deficiencies caused by the flooding.

“North Queensland in general is 20 odd years behind New South Wales in the assisted reproductive technology field, but it is undergoing significant growth up here as more people realise it is the best way to quickly advance herd growth and genetic improvements.”

Dr Squarci completed his Bachelor of Veterinary Science at James Cook University and worked at the Ingham Tropical Vet practice for a few years before returning to settle into the Innisfail business over seven years ago.

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Local farm takes out mango grower award MUTCHILBA mango producer JPK Farming were awarded the Honey Gold Grower of the Year at specialty producer Piñata Farms’ annual Honey Gold Congress.

JPK Farming is owned by Jan and Carina van Niekerk and has some 7,500 Honey Gold mango trees spread over more than 24 hectares. They also produce other mango varieties including Kensington Pride, Keitt and R2E2s over a total of 110 hectares.

Mr van Niekerk said JPK Farming achieved a 28 per cent increase on volume in 2021-2022 compared with the previous season – a result he attributed to refined farming practices including pruning and spray timing.

Before moving to Australia, Mr van Niekerk was raised on his family’s extensive table grape and citrus farms, producing fruit for export.

The ex-pilot had no prior knowledge of producing mangoes before migrating to Australia in 2014 and buying his current Mutchilba property in 2018.

“That’s when my Honey Gold mango career started, as we went along, we wrote down everything and worked with other growers and Piñata Farms to improve our results,” he said.

Carina and Jan van Niekerk with children Sarah Ann and Kohen with some of their Honey Gold mangos.

“It’s about calibrating spray blowers including using the right nozzles, spraying and pruning at the right time, training people in detail, setting up procedures and taking no short cuts.

“Growing produce is definitely more challenging than working as a pilot as you’re up against the elements of nature, fluctuating market forces, dealing with market agents and

consumer expectations. But the lifestyle is very rewarding and that’s a bonus.”

Mr van Niekerk said winning the award was a major driver which motivated the entire team, in peak season, up to 50 people work at JPK Farming and Mr van Niekerk paid tribute to the efforts of his team including production manager Francis Arokiasamy.

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The history behind the name

Ever wondered why Mareeba’s main street is named Byrnes Street?

MICHAEL MUSUMECI reports

HAVE you been cleaning out after a loved one passed away and located a firearm?

Not sure what to do with it now?

The Australian Government have partnered with Crime Stoppers Australia and launched a permanent National Firearms Amnesty.

The amnesty is to help keep Australians safe while ensuring those with a legitimate need to access firearms can do so.

People who have an unregistered firearm or firearm-related item are able to surrender it to a police station anonymously and without penalty, for registration, sale, or destruction.

If you hand your firearms into a police station, and wish to relinquish the weapon to the state, then the firearm will be destroyed.

Licenced firearms dealers can also receive surrendered firearms in most states and territories. An unwanted firearm may also be handed in.

Police recommend should you wish to acquire or sell the firearm that you take it to a licenced dealer.

Senior Sergeant Derek Garner said that people can bring their firearms into the station for storage until they can reapply for their licence or obtain a permit to acquire.

“Unfortunately, we do find that people either forget to come back and get their weapons or their applications are not approved, for whatever reason, and the firearms then need to be destroyed,” Senior Sergeant Garner said.

Did you know that your weapons licence will expire on your birthday?

As a weapon licence holder in Queensland, it is your responsibility to know when your licence is due to expire.

Weapons licensing will contact you three months before your licence expires through your preferred method of contact.

“It is very important to keep your details up to date because if your email address changes and that was your preferred contact method, then you may not receive the weapons renewal information,” Senior Sergeant Garner said.

“Remember, you can’t renew your licence on the day it expires, it must be done at least one day prior to expiring.

“If your licence expires you will be required to apply for a new licence. Category A&B licences can now be obtained for a 10-year period, which saves some of the worry over renewals.”

The Knowledge Centre through Weapons licensing has various forms including a list of current fees, information on gel blasters, travelling with weapons, concealable licences for primary production and disposing of a weapon.

“Sometimes we see people who wish to cancel their licence and dispose of registered firearms. All the forms can be found online, and firearms disposal can only occur through relinquishment (destruction), permit to acquire (transfer), or sale on consignment through a licensed firearms dealer,” Senior Sergeant Garner said.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

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LETTERS

to the

Firearms Amnesty

Thomas Joseph Byrnes.

BACK in 1894, the Honorable Thomas Joseph Byrnes came to Mareeba by train on 28 April, arriving at 2.30pm, and met at the Mareeba Railway Station by many townsfolk, before being entertained at a luncheon.

It was during this visit that Byrnes proposed a toast to the “Success to Mareeba”, with an added speech that was well supported by many of the town folk who would interrupt with applauses.

Urging Mareeba as a mining community to foster agricultural interests as the progress of the coastal towns were similar to the progress of Mareeba, Byrnes favoured a vote of 500 pounds by the government to put down a shaft to test the ground on the Hodgkinson goldfield, and if the trail was successful the money could be paid back to the government.

He then urged the public to endeavours to raise pound for pound voted by the government for this purpose.

The eagerly awaiting Mareeba Progress Association also asked for grants in aid of roads.

By 5pm on that day, a great number of folk accompanied him prior to him leaving.

Four years later at the age of 38, Byrnes became the Premier of Queensland. But as his career continued to excel, tragedy struck, losing his life four months later in October of that year. He was the first Premier to die in office.

Thomas Joseph Byrnes (11 November 1860 – 27 September 1898) was the 12th Premier of Queensland from April 1898 until his untimely death, contracting measles then pneumonia. He was only 37 years of age.

Born in Brisbane, educated in Bowen, Brisbane Gammer School and the University of Sydney, he excelled in his academics and was a cabinet minister at the age of 30.

It is believed that Byrnes Street, Mareeba was named circa 1891 by the Barron Division for Thomas Joseph Byrnes, but there is also added information stating that the street could have also been named after his brothers who were miners and resided within the district.

Byrnes Street continues to be the main thoroughfare street for business and community and has seen so many changes over the generations, from its large open and wide streets for carriages and horses to large open fig and mango trees.

From a dusty open wide road to now, two lanes on either side, angled and middle parking, Byrnes Street sure has had many a facelift and continues to be the main showcase of our township.

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Do your checks before hiring tradespeople

I RECENTLY engaged a painter to do some painting at my home – a local bloke and actively working on the Atherton Tablelands.

I reluctantly accepted his quote because it is hard to get tradespeople to do the job and he was available.

When he completed the paint job, I challenged him because the cost and minimal time taken to do the job absolutely did not match up with the price he was charging.

I found myself trying to understand how he can justify his price. I did ask him and he could not do so satisfactorily.

I know for a fact he has taken advantage of a friend of mine who is an older person in their later years.

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There are very good honest painters out there who do give exceptional good honest work but there are also some people who are prepared to give the painting Industry a bad name by over quoting and charging to make a quick dollar.

This painter is one of them. For legal reasons I cannot name this person.

So given my experience, I want to give others some advice.

Do not pay cash for work performed, this painter asks for cash payments. It might sound like a good deal at the time but If there any problems that arise, you have no comeback to have any repairs done.

It is also Australian Government taxation avoidance.

Get a proper written quote with a full job description and hourly rate charged for the

job. The tradesperson’s ABN Number and Queensland Building Construction Commission License Number (QBCC) should be show on the quote.

A tradesperson must be registered with the QBCC to quote or charge for any work performed over $3,300 and have a Home Warranty Insurance Policy. It is the law.

Even if the job costs under $3,300 or under, do not pay cash.

Go to the Queensland Building Construction Commission website to do a search to find if a tradesperson is registered or not.

It is very easy.

The moral of this story? Once bitten.

Twice shy. Don’t allow this to happen to you.

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It’s all happening at Amaroo!

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Featuring 25 exclusive lots with affordable value, town water, underground power, sewerage, wide sealed roads, and a footpath from Dural Close to Karobean Drive which connects our Amaroo

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These lots range from approximately 800sqm and 2208sqm. Lots are now available to inspect off the plan and inspections are available by appointment.

The anticipated completed date being mid-2022.

Don’t miss out on turning your dreams into reality.

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$325,000

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Solid investment, easy renter in Mareeba THIS solid concrete construction family home is located in a convenient location across the road from the golf course and walking distance to the Mareeba CBD. A compact and ideal opportunity for investors looking for a great return and a sturdy home, built to last.

Sitting on a fully fenced 1,037m2 corner block, this home has a lot to offer to those ready to put in some TLC. This home has 4 bedrooms (one with a private entry), a large air conditioned lounge room, a compact galley kitchen with pantry, and an extra-large family room/dining space ideal for family meals

and entertainment. The back patio overlooks an easy-care backyard, with plenty of room for family and pets to enjoy.

Currently rented at $300.00 p/w, this property offers the opportunity of great rental returns.

• 4 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Solid concrete construction, carport • Galley kitchen and large family room/dining space • Air conditioned lounge room Address: Price: Agent:

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• Polished timber floorboards, tiled kitchen and dining space • Covered back patio, fully fenced 1,037 m2 • Walking distance to town, across the road from the Mareeba Golf Course An opportunity like this one is sure to go quick, so call exclusive agent Vince Costas on 0419 926 691, or pop into the Central Realty Office Today.

21 Vaughan Street, MAREEBA $260,000 EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

Quality working dairy on 423 acres WINDY Hill Dairy Farming is set amongst the luscious landscape of the iconic

Windy Hill Windmills, just 6.3kms from Ravenshoe.

The large parcel of land

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Malanda SITTIN’ ON TOP OF THE WORLD

is set on three titles, fully accessible by vehicle and the farm is renowned for the high quality milk produced to supply Bega factory in Malanda, currently milking 300 head.

Being religiously fertilised over the years, the quality grasses consist of Kikuyu, Setaria and Brachi with various legumes throughout.

The 17 paddocks are supplied by bore water to concrete troughs, underground.

A three bedroom Queenslander compliments the property with timber floors, two bathrooms, new kitchen and built in wardrobes. Carport.

There are two good sized sheds on the property.

Farm can be sold as a going concern or stripped and sold as rural grazing.

Jeanette Suffield 0407 745 748

Shellie Nightingale 0429 966 038

For further information on this quality dairy farm call Elders Exclusively Listed Agent Shellie Nightingale on 0429 966 038, inspections can be arranged for qualified buyers.

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22 Collins Road, RAVENSHOE Contact Agent EXCLUSIVE to Shellie Nightingale Elders Real Estate Malanda 0429 966 038

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Contact Teresa McKinnon 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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Country lifestyle acreage

PEACE, quiet, privacy and only minutes from Lake Eacham, this property will tick your boxes if lifestyle acreage is what you are after.

Beautiful rainforest surrounds the permanent creek at your boundary, creating a haven for the native wildlife and a lovely cool spot to sit and relax.

The spacious kitchen has

been beautifully updated with modern fittings & finishes as well as plenty of storage and walk-in pantry. Open plan living and dining allows for seamless transition onto the lovely deck in which you are able to relish in the stunning outlook of rural land and rainforest.

There are 3 bedrooms, all with built-ins plus the master

houses air conditioning and an ensuite. Additionally there is a large space that could be utilised as a 4th bedroom or a 2nd living area.

Downstairs accommodates additional space for extra family or guests which also houses a bathroom for convenience.

A fenced paddock allows for you to run some cattle

or a horse if you desire plus chook pens, vegie gardens.

You can be on the road to self-sufficiency.

Providing you with extra space for storage is a 3 bay block shed.

This lifestyle property is set on 1.13ha (2.79 acres*).

Please Note: This property is currently tenanted.

Please allow 24hrs notice for inspections.

*approximate figure

Contact agent Suzey Whitby at Ray White Atherton Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

LARGE SCALE PRODUCTION Tarzali • Set on 267.54 hectares of flat to undulating pastures • Cattle yards + work area • Large machinery shed • Permanent running creeks, 3 dams • 3 bed Queenslander style home $ P.O.A. L11706832 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

LAKE EACHAM Offers Over $740,000 Suzey Whitby Ray White Atherton 0438 090 306 or 4091 7111

Atherton

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

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED Atherton • 4 bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • 1 bathroom, 2 toilets • Office/sunroom • Open plan living/dining • Outdoor patio • Close to schools & daycare O/O $349,000 L18832526 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

today on 0438 090 306 for further information. Visit www.raywhiteruralatherton.com.au/L18652834

SPACE FOR EVERYONE Atherton • Main home: 3 bedrooms + office • Granny flat: 2 bedrooms + kitchen • 1 acre* on the edge of Atherton • 9m x 7m high clearance carport • 12 x 12 shed with power • Veggie gardens, fruit trees O/O $534,000 L18480689 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

EXCELLENT GRAZING Butchers Creek • Set on approx. 165 acres • Improved pastures • Permanent running water • Fenced paddocks • 3 bed, 2 bath home + granny flat • 3 bed worker’s cottage O/O $1,650,000 L16075289 Morgan Brennan 0407 730 450

ON THE HIGH SIDE Atherton • 3 bedrooms with built-ins • Main with ensuite & walk-in robe • Open plan living & dining • Sunroom + a/c in some rooms • Established gardens & trees • Solid construction $389,000 L18897938 Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306

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Acreage with privacy and space assured NESTLED at the end of a cul-de-sac with space and privacy assured you can't go past this property at Rangeview which offers something for everyone.

A complete package including 2 acres of land, three bedrooms plus office clay brick steel frame home, 2 bay shed with small lean to and well established gardens which is home to an abundance of bird life.

The open plan living offers plenty of space with the home just recently fully repainted internally, recent new main bathroom and full length front and back verandas.

Property features: • Solid steel frame brick home consisting of 3 bedroom plus office • Open plan living with spacious timber kitchen and

pantry • Tiled through out for easy cleaning • Master bedroom with ensuite, generous walk-in robe and airconditioned • Recently renovated main bathroom • Laundry with built-in • Full length front and back veranda's • Drive through car port • 10m x 6m fully enclosed Colourbond shed with power water and small lean to • Two rain water tanks one with pressure pump connected Address: Price: Agent:

• 1.4kw Solar system • Solar Hot water system • Established gardens with most having fixed irrigation system in place • Separately fenced vegi garden area • Lot may be subdivided into two lots subject to council approval To discover the benefits of this great property for yourself, Contact Exclusive marketing Agent Rino Gava on 0427 779 086 to arrange your private inspection.

17 Turnbull Drive, TOLGA $670,000 EXCLUSIVE to Rino Gava Atherton Realty 0427 779 086

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Home on acreage SITUATED on the beautiful tablelands on 1.01 ha, is this three-bedroom home with two large sheds and fully fenced, close to all amenities.

The long bitumen drive-

way leads to the block home, which has an open plan which includes the kitchen dining and lounge area.

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nyl in the bedrooms and has security screens and fans.

The three bedrooms open out onto the full-length veranda. The bathroom has been revamped.

There are two sheds, one is high enough to park the caravan or boat and the other is suitable for a workshop.

Both have concrete floor and roller doors.

The property is fully fenced and has a paddock and a chook pen. There are various fruit trees and easycare garden. The property is situated minutes to town centre and schools. RR1836 • Three bedrooms • Open plan kitchen, dining & living area • Updated bathroom • Security screens • Fans • Full length of house veranda • Two large sheds (one high for caravan / boat) • Chook pen • Various fruit trees • Fenced • Paddock for cow or horse

• Town water & rainwater tank • Bitumen driveway • Only minutes away from schools and town centre.

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

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

 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + study  Custom built kitchen with curved bench  Timber entertaining deck  Large double garage with internal entry

 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms + office  12 x 9m shed with power, water & shower  3 fenced paddocks + loading ramp  Creek access

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

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Stunning family living at Amaroo

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

Features include: • Approx 386m2 floorplan including a 44m2 extended patio area • Fully tiled throughout offering lots of natural light & neutral colour tones with large open plan living area • Closed media/lounge off the living area with sliding doors out to the patio • 4 Generous bedrooms, 3 with walk-in robes & 1 with built-in robe • Master bedroom with stylish his & hers ensuite & sizeable walk-in robe • Gourmet central kitchen with substantial walk-in pantry, glass splashback, stone bench tops incorporating waterfall ends, breakfast bar, plumbed in fridge space &

superior appliances including a 900mm Ilve freestanding oven with gas cooktop & Bosch stainless steel dishwasher • Separate formal dining room with custom built cabinetry • Elegant main bathroom with shower & separate plunge bath plus external vanity • Generous laundry with built-in cabinetry & multiple hallway storage cupboards • 3rd toilet with easy access from the entertainment area • Security screens, tinted windows & custom-made window furnishings throughout • Substantial, tiled patio directly off the living area with slide down blinds plus an extra 5.5m x 8m extension with exposed aggregate flooring – perfect for entertaining & family gatherings • Split system solar hot water & 3kw solar power system • Double garage with 5m x 2.4m tiled storeroom • Exposed aggregate driveway & 800mm wide cement pathways all round

plus considerable concreted clothesline area • Roll down sun protection blinds on the western windows • Fully fenced and immaculately landscaped 1284m2 allotment with double gated side access, automatic popup irrigation, rear garden

area with an assortment of fruit trees and the added privacy of having no rear neighbours The extensive list of quality features and stylish floor plan will impress! Inspection is highly recommended.

For further information or

to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

18 Amaroo Drive, MAREEBA $680,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Put your money to work and your mind to rest

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

HERE you will find an attractive investment property located in a quiet street.

The home is ready for a savvy investor to expand their portfolio.

A quality tenant in place on a twelve-month tenancy earning you an immediate income.

There is nothing to do as the exterior clay brick construction saves you money as it never requires painting.

For you and your tenant’s peace of mind the home is fully security screened.

This three-bedroom family home has a spacious living area with the lounge and

dining room opening onto the front patio with views of the mountains.

There is a generous sized double lock up garage with access directly into the house and a garden shed for all the extras.

The sizable 860 square metre level allotment is beautifully established with a low

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

maintenance garden – perfect for the investor and tenants alike.

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

ATHERTON $389,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

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• QUALITY 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM + CLOSABLE MEDIA • SECURITY SCREENS, TINTED WINDOWS & BLINDS • SOLAR HOT WATER & 6M X 7M COLORBOND SHED • 880M2 ALLOTMENT + AUTO IRRIGATION & SIDE ACCESS PRICE: OFFERS OVER $595,000 JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

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The best type of investment – solid block

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AS any investor knows, it’s hard to beat the masonry block construction; and here is an opportunity to secure a 3 bedroom home in Atherton, just 300m to the Atherton Primary School and 800m to Woolworths shopping complex that would make an ideal investment property.

There are 3 bedrooms, kitchen, living dining room and a separate laundry. A single bay carport and garden shed in the backyard and mountain views from the front patio. Renovate, touch up paint job, there is a plenty of potential with a small price attached.

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

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12 Armstrong Street, ATHERTON $319,000 EXCLUSIVE to Kaydee Chatfield Main Street Real Estate 0417 468 941

Private, safe, secluded and tranquil IT'S not every day that you happen to come across a lifestyle property that people only dream about that is secluded, private, and amongst nature.

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build a community with likeminded friends and family?

This could be the one!

Wanting a hobby farm? This is already partway there.

Whatever your niche is, this one will work!

Features Include; • Originally a 1950’s Ringers Quarters • 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom + study • Open plan kitchen/dining • Sizable living room with a fireplace – Perfect space for the cooler months!

• Tidy kitchen with a gas freestanding oven • Bathroom with a bathtub & basin. Separate toilet • Undercover spa room off the man bedroom • Outdoor entertainment areas • 24.28ha fully fenced freehold property, house yard is Approx. 6.5 acres • Services: Mains power, bore water - 2 large holding tanks, 6,000L rainwater tank, sky mesh server, telephone & internet • Seasonal creek, swimming hole and plenty of fruit

trees surrounding the home • Numerous outbuildings: 2 bay carport, on-site caravan, shed, horse yards, paddocks, and a round yard • School bus service + a public bus service to Mareeba - pickup on the highway • Complete privacy Ideally located approx.

10 minutes from Petford ,70 minutes from Mareeba, 90

DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

A STEP INTO THE PROPERTY MARKET • Located on a quiet street in Tolga • Close to Tolga School, 800m from services • 3 large sized bedrooms, master has airconditioning • Extended kitchen & dining room downstairs • The front features lounge & 2nd living area • Side access to rear of property to Colorbond shed $289,000

HEART OF YUNGABURRA, PRIME REAL ESTATE • Fantastic vacant block on the main strip • Set on a 1,479m2 opposite the main park/market area • This blank canvas is manicured with est. gardens • Fencing on 3 sides • Zoning is medium density residential opening the doors for potential business multiple dwellings or both OFFERS OVER $330,000

minutes from Atherton and 2 hours from Cairns.

For

further

information

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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

160 Pioneer Road, PETFORD Offers Over $500,000 Raquel Cunzolo Sommerset Realty 0408 983 879

KAYDEE CHATFIELD 0417 468 941

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

TAKE LUXURY LIFESTYLE TO NEW HEIGHTS • Remarkable views on a landscaped 5.003m2 block • Open plan kitchen, living & dining with high ceilings • Glass bi-fold doors to outdoor area, panoramic views • 4 built-in bedrooms, master with walk-in robe • Enclosed gymnasium, shower, toilet & laundry • Double bay garage, extra bay suitable for boat storage OFFERS INVITED

CUL-DE-SAC LIVING • All town services including underground power • 663m2 ready for an immediate start • Cul-de-sac street • Eastern outlook from front • Partially fenced at rear boundary • 2.5 kilometres to Atherton’s main street $119,000

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PROPERTY

houses l land l units l investments l acreage l farms l rentals

Modern family home LOCATED on a quiet cul-desac this home offers all the modern features as well as being conveniently close to town. With 28 solar panels powering the 8 kW system (6kW inverter) and solar hot water this home is incredibly energy efficient.

The home is tiled throughout and offers 3 spacious bedrooms - each with a builtin wardrobe, the master also features and ensuite with walk in shower. The main bathroom has a large vanity

with his & hers sinks as well as separate bath and shower - ideal for busy family mornings. The hallway leads down to the living space - office is located on your left-hand side looking through to the open lounge and dining area.

Kitchen features island bend with breakfast bar as well as large fridge cavity and built-in pantry. Large doors and windows allow natural light to fill the space and area is airconditioned for your comfort.

Outside is a spacious entertaining area which wraps around the side of the home which creates a second private area connected to the master bedroom. Steps up to the lawn which slopes to the side of the property and Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

double gate at the front of the property means vehicle access is possible.

For more information on this property call exclusive agent Alex Payne on 0409 328 153.

10 Ellwood Close, ATHERTON Offers Over $450,000 EXCLUSIVE to Alex Payne LJ HOOKER Atherton 0409 328 153

SELLING?

Settle for More Higher Price Better Service Support Throughout

Call Karen today to discuss your options 0458 408 540

4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

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4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

FEATURE PACKED LIFESTYLE ACREAGE 3

2

4

• 3 bedroom masonry block home with extensive views in Upper Barron • Large modern kitchen, modern appliances, island bench • Combined dining and lounge with reverse cycle airconditioning • 4.5kw solar system and 48,000 litre tank storage from quality bore • 12 x 6m approx. shed with full amenities

Price: LISTED AT $645,000 - Call Greg on 0437 332 912

MODERN QUEENSLANDER - TYRELL HOUSE 3

2

2

• Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom 1930’s Queenslander in Atherton • Features include stone benchtops to the kitchen and bathrooms • Tyrell House retains its charm through high ceilings, timber floorboards and period casement stained glass windows • Central position close to the main street, shopping and hospital

Price: CONTACT AGENT - Call Zach on 0427 683 023

ACREAGE ON THE EDGE

• Three bedroom home, built-in bedrooms plus office • Timber kitchen with modern appliances • Verandah and timber deck • Double garage plus 10m x 9m shed with power • 10 solar panels

3

2

2

Price: OFFERS OVER $750,000 - Call Brendan on 0447 809 808

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Weekly Horoscopes

Aries

Gemini

emotions. You will be able to work in fine detail and present the best possible proposal. Use your innovative mind to surprise youngsters.

You will get bored quickly, so make sure that you have scheduled enough activity to hold your interest.

Changes in your domestic scene are evident. A lot can be accomplished if you organize your time. Your lack of interest in your partner is a problem. You need to get down to basics with regard to yourself.

Cancer

Leo

Virgo

Do not force your opinions on others the connections will be short lived. Your best efforts will come through hard work. You’ll find it easy to upgrade your environment by redecorating or changing your residence.

Physical work or exercise should be part of your schedule.

Use your charm to get your own way. You should be in business for yourself. Praise will be yours if you have been pursuing your goals. Reevaluate your situation and make sure your actions line up with your values.

Financial gains can be made through wise investments. Keep your ears open, especially to those who care about you.

Educational pursuits should help you develop your hobbies.

Patience will be of utmost importance.

Libra

Scorpio

Sagittarius

You will be able to talk to your lover about future goals and perhaps make plans for the two of you to take a vacation. You need to take a long, hard look at yourself and your personal situation.

Don’t push your mate if you want to keep this union going.

Extend an invitation to clients you enjoy spending time with.

Take the time to help those less fortunate. You can meet new friends who will let you know just how valuable you are. Don’t let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy.

Capricorn

Aquarius

Pisces

Spend time with friends and relatives. Travel for pleasure.

Think twice before you volunteer information. You can expect changes in your financial situation as well as in your status. You can help other people with their financial problems by setting up a budget for them.

You can make alterations to your appearance that everyone will admire. You can make the most headway if you put in some overtime. Use your obvious talent to work with detail and you can come up with something great.

Your partner might do things that you feel are not aboveboard.

Put your thoughts on paper.

Your efforts won’t go unnoticed; however, someone you work with may get jealous. Your irritability may drive your loved ones crazy. Don’t try to deal with important issues or make changes that will upset the apple cart.

Don’t expect the whole family March 21 to April 20

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to be overjoyed. Do not sign contracts or get involved in any uncertain financial deals.

Rewards, gifts, or money from investments or taxes can be expected. Don’t be stubborn about making changes around your home.

Don’t play on your partner’s

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Riddle me this...

2. A BARREL OF WATER WEIGHS 60 KILOS. WHAT MUST YOU PUT IN IT FOR IT TO WEIGH 40 KILOS?

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Your involvement with groups will raise your self esteem. Don’t agree to make any of those cosmetic alterations you’ve been considering. Lowered vitality could affect your work. Consider selling your homemade crafts at the market.

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1. DOZENS 2. A HOLE 3. A SECRET

Colour Me In!

June 22 to July 22

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Come and see Daniel and the team at B&C Cabinets for all your cabinetry needs!

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MAREEBA DENTURE SERVICE • Full and Partial Dentures • Relines and Repairs • Mouthguards Private Health Fund Rebates Apply Veteran Affairs Provider

Paul Johnstone

DENTAL TECHNICIAN DENTAL PROSTHETIST Registration No. 931417

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ELECTRICAL

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OUR SHOWROOM IS SITUATED ON JUBILEE STREET, CAIRNS CITY, 50 METRES FROM CAIRNS CENTRAL

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AIR-CONDITIONER

• Bond Cleans • Mould & Mildew Treatments • Pressure Cleaning, Roofs & Exteriors • Gutter Cleaning • Contract Cleaning

Phone: David or Julie 0428 993 205 | Email: tablelandcleaning@outlook.com

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BUILDING

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• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing and Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence

Kat Child

TABLELAND

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ELECTRICAL SOLAR & BATTERIES AIR CONDITIONING

PHONE: 0408 764 850

DO YOU NEED A RELIABLE ELECTRICIAN? Do you need a RELIABLE Electrician who shows up on time, CLEANS up after himself, and completes your work CHEERFULLY, without charging the earth? Call TODAY!  Farms  Sheds  Shops  Houses  Maintenance  Renovations  Installations  New Homes  Repairs

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SOLAR:

• OFF GRID • ON GRID • HYBRID MOBILE COVERAGE SOLUTIONS

Electrical Licence: 86387 Security Licence: 4162579

MAINTENANCE

ELECTRICAL

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FLOORING

QBCC No. 1275266

PAINTER

M. HARTLEY PTY LTD TRADING AS

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433

• Polished Concrete • Dust Controlled Grinding • Ceramic, Vinyl, Carpet Removal • Supply & Installation of Vinyls • Vinyl Planks & Carpets • Commercial & Domestic

Phone Darrin 0428 917 539 Email: daz.northernfloors@gmail.com Northern Floors Pty Ltd

• Hardware • Plumbing • Flat Pack Kitchens • Paint • Nursery • Giftware • Jaycar • Building Materials • White Goods

19 Wormboo Street raven@iig.com.au

IRRIGATION DESIGN AND SUPPLY

50 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA • PHONE 4092 7788

IT

BURRATRONICS

PLUMBING

IRRIGATION

4097 6208 • Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Treatment • Water Tanks & Troughs • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot and Lateral Move Irrigators

BELL HARTLEY & CO. PAINTING CONTRACTORS

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

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

 RURAL  DOMESTIC  COMMERCIAL  ROOFING  PLUMBING  DRAINAGE

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

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

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

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

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QBCC 1115490

Max & Jodie Turner

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

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

PO BOX 1414, MAREEBA

100% Locally Owned & Operated!  DOMESTIC W: www.maximumpestman.com MAREEBA OFFICE:  COMMERCIAL P: 4092 1999 1 Vaughan Street OFFICE:  TERMITES M: 0418 150 759 ATHERTON 30 Main Street Pre-Construction | Pre-Purchase Inspections

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• For all yard, home and office maintenance • Furniture restoration and repair • Welding and metalwork • Quality and guaranteed workmanship • Competitive rates with pensioner and VA discounts available

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TRANSPORT

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TABLELANDS TREELOPPING • Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Pensioner Discounts • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured

FREE QUOTES!

• Slashing and Mulching • Orchard / Tree Trimming • Earthworks • Machinery Haulage • Accident Towing / Tilt Tray Hire CONTACT DETAILS: Blake Daniel 0439 988 227 Email: atsamfnq@hotmail.com As a local born and bred, I am invested in the success of the community and how it is developed. Enquire today for a free consultation.

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• Tree Removal • Wood Chipping • Stump Grinding • Firewood Lukas Portelli 0427 189 227 tablelandstreeworks@gmail.com

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Classified Deadline: 4pm every Friday ChurCh NotiCe PRESBYTERIANS meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ALL WELCOME!

Bahá’í Faith “Religion without science is superstition.

Science without religion is materialism.” ~ Bahá’u’lláh Meditation and uplifting discussion.

FuNeral NotiCe MASASSO, Beverley “Bev”

Passed away peacefully on the 23rd of June 2022.

Aged 78 years.

Much loved Mother of Nicholas and Daniel. Loving Mother-in-Law of Dawn. Cherished Mabi to James and Katie. Doggy Grandmother to Jessie.

Will always be loved and remembered.

Relatives and friends of Bev are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service which will be held at the Mountain View Chapel, Guilfoyle Funerals, 3 Nasser Road, Atherton on Thursday 30th June, 2022 commencing at 11am, with a gathering afterwards at the Atherton International Club.

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BARNES, Valda Patricia “Val”

In loving memory of our Dad and Mum. “We keep you both close within our hearts and memories. Walk with us throughout our lives until we meet again.

Eternally in our hearts.”

Love Allan, Bronwyn, Robyn (deceased), Sandra, Gail and their families.

MEERS, Neal Patrick 24.09.60 ~ 29.06.11

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Sadly missed, Julie & Colin, John, Brenda & Wayne and families.

FuNeral NotiCe

Late of Atherton. Passed away peacefully on the 21st of June, 2022. Aged 88 years.

Beloved Mother, Mother-in-Law, Grandmother, Auntie and Friend to many.

Relatives and friends of Val are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service which is to be held at the Mountain View Chapel, Guilfoyle’s Tableland Crematorium, 3 Nasser Road, Atherton on Thursday the 30th of June, 2022 commencing at 2.00pm.

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Antonina (Nina) Cerasani

Full Time Permanent Salary Range $75,470 to $108,695 Commence Term 3 - Monday 11th July 2022

(nee Zappulla) With broken Hearts, the family of Nina would like to thank everyone for their sincere condolences, phone calls, flowers, cards, visits, food, prayers and Facebook messages.

Sadly missed by Gus, Phil, Diana and families, Mum Zappulla and families.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

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LEVERS, Earl Passed away peacefully on the 19th of June, 2022 at Mareeba Hospital. Aged 83 years.

Beloved Husband of Eunice and loved Father of Gavin, Karren (Dec.), Kevin and Charlene.

Cherished Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather. Dearly loved Brother of June Callaghan and families.

Relatives and Friends of Earl are respectfully invited to his funeral service which is appointed to move from the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 9 Martin Avenue, Mareeba on Friday the 1st of July, 2022 commencing at 10:30am for interment at Mareeba Cemetery.

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For Sale KNITTING / CROCHET YARN

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Jill - Atherton 0407 188 850

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JACOBSEN, Sheila Maude

Guilfoyle Funeral Services

IN LOVING MEMORY

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sheila Maude Jacobsen aka Mrs J, aka Biddy, on the 22nd of June, 2022.

“The mountains are calling and I must go.” - John Muir She will be greatly missed by her Daughter, three Granddaughters, her Nephews, Niece plus extended Family and Friends.

A service is planned for Sheila on the 1st of July, 2022 at the Mountain View Chapel, Guilfoyle Funerals, 3 Nasser Road, Atherton commencing at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Smith Family and Fred Hollows Foundation would be appreciated.

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SPORT Young Gladiators step up at Nate Myles Cup

Atherton Two returned from the recent Hockey Queensland Women’s Masters State Championships victorious.

Hockey stars smash championships A SELECTION of Atherton’s most experienced hockey players have returned champions after the Hockey Queensland Women’s Masters State Championships, with one of their two teams winning their final.

The Atherton Tableland Hockey Club sent two women’s teams down to play in the championships held in Townsville on 10-12 June. Atherton One came 4th in division 4 while Atherton Two came 1st in division 6.

Atherton One played for 3rd place but went down 4-0 in a hardfought game against Mackay Three, finishing 4th overall in the fourth division.

Team Two played off against Cairns three in the finals, with the game going down to shootouts with the score being 0-0 at fulltime.

Atherton secured a win in the shootouts and became the Queensland champions.

Annette Berry-Porter was named player of the match in their finals game and Carrie De Brueys received the Hockey Qld Women’s Masters service Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to Women’s Masters Hockey in Queensland.

The Mareeba Gladiators team competed in the Nate Myles Cup in Gordonvale over the weekend. PHOTO SUPPLIED.

THE Gladiators Under 13’s went head to head with 29 clubs from across North Queensland over the weekend for the Nate Myles Cup. The team travelled to Gordonvale to play in five games and made the club proud by playing their hardest.

The boys won their game against Souths Sharks Mackay, 4-0 and drew

against JCU Saints, 16-16 and the Malanda Eels 0-0.

This was the young footy stars last competition before heading into higher level games in the Under 14’s team, with coach Danny Adams proud of the effort the boys put into the game.

He said the competition helped the boys build confidence in their sport and

taught them the importance of teamwork and training.

“The boys trained up extra hard every weekend before the competition and they have worked really hard to get to this point,” he said.

“It really gets them interacting with each other and they were out there to have fun and grow as young men.”

Premier Bulls clean sweep over Cutters

Nearly 70 locals turned out to the Mareeba Tennis Club to take part in their annual community challenge.

Community fun at Tennis challenge NEARLY 20 teams, totalling 68 players including a healthy crowd of supporters, turned out to the Mareeba Tennis Club for their annual community challenge recently.

The club was overwhelmed by the number of players and supporters that turned up on the day to play and watch some fun social tennis.

The club is looking forward to another challenge next year and is encouraging people to get involved in the upcoming season commencing 20 July. For more information, contact Narelle on 0458 925 895.

THE Mareeba Bulls have returned winners from the weekend trip to Innisfail, with both their premier men’s and ladies teams winning games.

The premier ladies were up first on Saturday night, missing a few key players and pulling up reserves from the lower grade.

They got away early scoring the first goal, however after becoming complacent, Innisfail capitalised and edged forward in the score.

With 10 minutes to go and trailing by one goal, Sam Cater broke through and managed to put two goals into Innisfail’s net and secure the win at 4-3.

Coach Marcello Savaglio said while the performance was not the best it was great to get a win on the road.

“It was a bit of a struggle throughout the game but we managed to get the points,” he said.

“The performance was not great but the result was and I am just happy we got away with the win.

“It was a really tough road trip to do.”

The men’s game went down to the wire as the Bulls slotted the deciding goal in extra time after

a hard-fought game.

The Bulls started well with the Innisfail Cutters opening the score first before the Bulls managed to equalise right on the stroke of halftime at 1-1.

Out of the gate the Bulls scored again two minutes after the restart and looked to be in a winning position with the fulltime whistle edging closer.

Innisfail managed to sneak one past the Bulls defence and tie the score up just before fulltime, forcing the game into extra time.

The Bulls slotted the final and deciding goal during extra time to give them the win in a nailbiting finish, ending 3-2.

Coach Kane Alderton said the victory was a great confidence booster for the team as they headed into the second half of the season.

“It is a good confidence booster for the boys to realise that if they put in that effort and fight, the results can go their way,” he said.

“There was eight or so minutes of extra time added with injuries and balls missing.

“The boys stuck strong and ended up on top.”

Reardon hosts Cricket clinic AUSSIE cricket star Nathan Reardon will be travelling to Atherton over the school holidays to host a cricket clinic with young aspiring cricketer across the region.

Being held at Morrow Park on 4-6 July, the three day clinic will focus on a variety of elements in the sport and will help kids develop their skills.

The Nathan Reardon Cricket Coaching clinics will cater to girls and boys ages 8-17 and to all abilities and levels of cricket, with a one day clinic costing $75, a two day costing $150 and a three day costing $200.

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Golden opportunity for local fighters

BY RHYS THOMAS FOR the first time in a decade, the highly coveted Sunstate Amateur Boxing League Golden Gloves are being hosted on the Tablelands, with local club Bryde’s Boxing Gym set to host the titles in Mareeba.

The prestigious Golden Gloves titles are typically held in or around Townsville and gathers boxers from across the country to compete with the last titles being held in Home Hill.

The last time the titles were held on the Tablelands was in Atherton 10 years ago and now this 22-23 July, the titles will be held at the Mareeba Turf Club.

Unlike the Queensland and Australian titles where boxers need to hit certain milestones before being able to compete, any boxer can nominate to compete in the Golden Gloves.

Boxers are separated into divisions based on their boxing experience and further separated into weight and age classes, ensuring a novice boxer with three fights won’t be going up against a veteran with 28 fights under their belt.

A Masters division has also been included in this year’s titles for boxers between 41-65 years old.

“As a trainer, you can put your boy in if you know he is tough and he is strong, he can beat a guy who has had more fight and that is what the Golden Gloves can produce,” Bryde’s Boxing Gym owner Wayne Bryde said.

“The titles coming up here is going to expose all the boxers, to let people know that we are here.

“Up here in North Queensland we are still producing all these champions with many more on the way.”

Bryde’s Boxing Gym put in a tender to host the titles at the Mareeba Turf

Wayne Bryde from Bryde’s Boxing Gym will be hosting this year’s Sunstate Amateur Boxing League Golden Gloves titles in Mareeba. Pictured with son Reece Bryde, four times golden gloves champion Zack Mulholland and one time champion Kurtis Bryde.

Club and just a few weeks ago, got the call to hold the titles.

Mareeba has not had a title event since the late 80s and Bryde is feeling extremely honoured in being chosen to host the 2022 Golden Gloves titles.

“It is an absolute honour, I was sort of dreaming about these events and thinking ‘can I do it, can I actually do it’,” he said.

“When Michelle the secretary of Sunstate said I got it, I was just completely blown away.”

The gym has trained numerous

Golden Gloves champions including two of Bryde’s own son’s Kurtis and Zackary, Zack Mulholland and current four-time champion Matthew Carrol among others.

While he may be eager to compete in this year’s titles, Carrol has got a fight just one week prior to the Golden Gloves.

“I really want to fight in this year’s titles especially since they are right in my backyard,” he said.

“I do have a fight one week before the titles against quite a tough oppo-

nent so if I do end up getting injured, I won’t be able to compete in the titles.”

Other boxing gyms around the Tableland have had their share of Golden Gloves champions and will be chomping at the bit to have another shot at the titles so close to home.

The Mareeba Turf Club will be transformed this July with thousands of people expected to attend the event from all corners of the country. Out of state boxing gyms have even registered for this year’s titles with more expected over the coming weeks.

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‘Good times’ coming for Gladiators

BY RHYS THOMAS

MAREEBA Gladiators A grade coach Chris Sheppard has assured supporters that “good times” are coming as the town’s league team grapples with a crippling injury crisis and their recent loss to the Kangaroos over the weekend.

Teams expects to lose a few players to injuries throughout the season however the current Gladiator injury count has far exceeded Sheppard’s expectations.

Around 15 players registered to play A grade are either out due to injury, moved away, or can’t play due to work commitments.

This lack of numbers is putting extra strain on the remaining A graders and players from both Reserves and U18s who have been playing up to fill holes, after playing a full 80 minutes in their respective grades.

“We have not put the same team on the field once this year, you cannot get continuity when you do that,” Sheppard said.

“Missing key players and players to long term injuries hurts any team.

“We have people playing out of position, people playing injured too because we don’t have others – we have a whole range of that type of thing.”

The team is suffering from injuries like torn ACL’s, broken ankles and broken cheekbones, but despite the current situation, team morale is high and many injured players are turning up to training in support of their team.

“Those are the cards you are dealt, no point whinging about it, we are not making excuses,” Sheppard said.

“There is a positive out of what is happening at the moment which a lot of people don’t realise – we are a young team.

“Against Edmonton, our four best players were 17, 18, 19 and 21 – so there is a really good young core here.”

Sheppard believes through the current crisis, the emerging Gladiators squad will be battle hardened and many of their young players will have already been blooded in A grade and prepared for next season.

“There are some real shinning lights coming through here at the moment, our young kids are going really well so whilst we are struggling now and we have got this injury crisis, what people don’t realise is all of these blokes have got 12-15 games under their belt already,” he said.

“In 12 months time, when it comes down to next season, we are in pretty good spot and so is our Reserve grade team because we’ve had a lot of blokes playing A grade and so has our U18s playing up – it is not all doom or gloom.”

Caleb Daley has been cited as one of the Gladiators premier players this season, playing 80 minutes in the front row every week at 21 while his 18-year-old brother Reece has also been outstanding.

Trezman Banjo, one of the Gladiators stars, has barely played two hours

Mareeba Gladiators A grade coach, Chris Sheppard, has shed some light on the side’s recent injury plight.

of rugby this year, suffering a broken thumb in round two then injuring his ankle in the recent face off against Innisfail.

“It is hard because you just don’t have that time to build combinations, you just sort of get something going and another injury comes or someone else leaves or moves away for whatever reason - the core of the group is strong and it is good,” Sheppard said.

Now midway through the season, A grade is looking to take it one step at the time and have two wins before the

Mareeba Rodeo weekend break.

Sheppard has sent a message to the Gladiators supporters, asking them to stick by their team as they wade their way through their injuries and says better times are on the horizon.

“Stick with us good times are coming but we have to go through some pain here to let these young fellas learn and build,” “In 12 months we are going to be a different team, 24 months we are going to be a totally different team.”

The Gladiators travelled down

to Vico Oval last Sunday to face off against the Kangaroos, going down 48-12 with the Gladiators only managing to score two tries to the Kangaroos 10.

Kienan Grogan-Hayes and rising star Hubert Elu were the only two Gladiators who crossed the line throughout the match as the Kangaroos dominated much of the game.

The Gladiators will now host the Tully Tigers at Davies Park this Sunday before taking a break for the rodeo weekend.

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SPORT Grace Grandcourt has claimed her second ever national shooting title after the recent IPSC National Championships.

Shooting for the stars

BY RHYS THOMAS

ATHERTON’S Grace Grandcourt has returned to the national stage and claimed her second national championship title after the recent International Practical Shooting Confederation National Championships held in Acacia in the Northern Territory at the start of June.

Grace first picked up a handgun at the age of 11 and started shooting competitively just a year later. Now at 16 years old, she is eyeing off the world stage and more national titles in her career.

Leading up to nationals, Grace was practising six times a week,

sometimes twice a day to prepare herself for the challenge.

“The Nationals were very exciting and it was fun to travel so far away – I won but there was tight competition this year as I am in a different category than last year, so I didn't know what to expect,” she said.

“There were over 290 competitors from around Australia shooting 19 stages over two days, some stages included a stationary helicopter, swinging bridge and various other challenges.

“It was hot, exhausting and the days were long.”

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the Olympics, Grace does practical shooting where she goes through a course hitting different targets on different angles and speeds.

“The fun thing about IPSC is that every stage is different and it is up to you how you shoot it,” she said.

“In a stage there might be doors, windows, moving targets, running and the challenge is to do it quickly and accurately.”

Despite the hot conditions and highly competitive nature of the competition, Grace is excited to return and claim a third national titles as she aims higher and looks to claim her first world title.

Ivanhoes end Roosters eight-game winning streak THE Atherton Roosters eight-game winning streak has ended after they went down 36-26 to Ivanhoes at Smithfield on Saturday.

It was the Roosters second loss in their 10 first grade premiership games played for 2022.

On Saturday, Ivanhoes started the battle with first points at the fifth minute mark before tries to Ty Grogan and Jesse Carlton gave the Roosters a 10-6 lead at the break.

Two tries to Ivanhoes soon after the restart pushed them ahead 18-10 with 30 minutes remaining. But to their credit, the Roosters were soon back in the contest through Jesse Carlton’s second try and one to Brett Power to move back in front 20-18.

Ivanhoes then went onto to post three more tries and wrap up the points in what was a tough 80 minutes from both teams.

The Roosters were missing three regulars on Saturday with Graham Clark Jnr, Glenn Dumbrell and Nick Pratten all out with injuries. Forwards Rodney Griffin and James Clark were strong for the Roosters while Ty Grogan and Jesse Carlton both scored doubles.

Atherton maintains first spot in a crowded top three on 18 points shared with Brothers and Mossman both 18 followed by Innisfail 16, Ivanhoes 16, Kangaroos 14, suburbs 10, Yarrabah

Forward James Clark solid for the Roosters at Smithfield on Saturday.

8, Tully 6, Mareeba 4, Edmonton 0. In the under 18 match, the Roosters defeated Ivanhoes 40-8 which keeps the tricolours undefeated run in tack.

Ivanhoes won a tight and entertaining reserve grade match over the Roosters 12-10 after leading 12-6 at half time.

Rugby league action continues for the Atherton Roosters this Sunday in three grades at Yarrabah from 12noon.

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