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Stefanie Horner from HTM Complete, Kasmin Brotherton from Atherton Maize Festival and Jarmille Poggioli and Jacqui Webb from Astute Financial were all award winners at Tablelands Regional Council’s Business Excellence Awards held on Saturday night. TURN TO P4-5 FOR MORE.

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Serious crash Innot Hot Springs The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single vehicle rollover at Innot Hot Springs on Saturday which has left two people with critical injuries.

Preliminary investigations suggest at 3.45pm, a vehicle carrying five Japanese Nationals rolled on Herbert River Road near the Kennedy Highway.

The male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger both sustained critical injuries.

Three other passengers, gender unknown, suffered non-life threatening injuries. The five people, all aged between 25 and 30, were transported to Atherton Hospital.

rything from paintings to prints, mixed media, sculpture and ceramics. The annual exhibition is being

Mount Emerald Wind Farm has reached another key milestone with half of turbines now erected.

Since toasting the erection of the first wind turbine at its Mount Emerald Wind Farm in November last year, RATCH-Australia Corporation is pleased to announce this month that over half of the project’s 53 turbines have now been completed following the raising of the 27th turbine.

Only one foundation remains to be poured and completed at site WTG 33 while underground cable installation has progressed quickly in recent months,

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Both the Mount Emerald Wind Farm and Powerlink substations are nearing completion, with energisation expected to occur in coming months.

Despite the prolonged wet season which saw close to 500mm of rainfall in March alone, Ratch Construction Director, Mr Rene Kuypers, said the project was still on track to switch on in September as planned.

“Ratch has operated in the region for many years so our construction schedule accommodated any wet

season disruptions,” Mr Kuypers said. “There was little to no rainfall in April and we’re now progressing full steam ahead,” he said

By next month the substation will be complete and the wind farm will be connected to the electricity network.

By September this year, all turbines will be up and the switch will be flicked In Brief that will see full commercial operations begin.  52 of 53 foundation been poured Since toasting the erection of the first wind turbine at its Mount Emerald Wind Farm in November last year, RATCH-Australia Corporation is pleased to announce this  29 of 53 wind turbi month that over half of the project’s 53 turbines have now been completed following have been fully ere the raising of the 27th turbine.  Another 10 wind tu Only one foundation remains to be poured and completed at site WTG 33 while have been partially underground cable installation has progressed quickly in recent months, with cables completed installed to over half of the site.  93% of the clearanc Both the Mount Emerald Wind Farm and Powerlink substations are nearing works have been completion, with energisation expected to occur in coming months. completed Despite the prolonged wet season which saw close to 500mm of rainfall in March  70% of the compon alone, Ratch Construction Director, Mr Rene Kuypers, said the project was still on have been delivere track to switch on in September as planned.  64% of the undergr “Ratch has operated in the region for many years so our construction schedule electrical cabling ha accommodated any wet season disruptions,” Mr Kuypers said. placed Regular interior cleaning of offices, commercial “There wasIncludes little to fans, no rainfall in April and we’re now progressing full steam ahead,” premises and homes. airconditioners, he saidand kitchens, and tile cleans bathrooms

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Relief as weeds to be sprayed at Tinaroo

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Recreational water users at Tinaroo are thrilled that SunWater in conjunction with Tablelands Regional Council will today take steps to eradicate a noxious weed that is rapidly clogging up the lake.

Aerial herbicide spraying by helicopter will take place at Tinaroo today, June 6, and SunWater is advising lake users to stay away for 48 hours.

Member of the Barron River Water Skiers Club and Tinaroo resident Peter

Delai said the move is welcomed.

“We noticed the weeds back in November - water cabbage and hyacinth,” he said.

“They clog the water ways up and they grow very quickly and has stopped us from using certain areas of the lake.”

Mr Delai has been working with SunWater and Tablelands Regional Council to help find a way to eradicate the pest.

“I’ve said to the council and all the land owners, this is coming from up above in people’s dams and people need to be aware if

they’ve got noxious weeds before it gets into our waterways,” he said.

“Since the floods have come it grows at a rapid rate of knots.”

Spraying today will occur on the western side of Lake Tinaroo up to Tobacco Hill.

Lake access for water sports users will be maintained via the northern end of Lake Tinaroo during this period.

The lake will be safe to access for all users from Friday 8 June 2018.

SunWater staff will patrol Lake Tinaroo on the day of the spray to monitor

the area and advise users to stay away.

Boat operators and householders in the vicinity of the waterfront are advised to keep clear during the operation and avoid contact with sprayed water weeds.

Contact with water in the sprayed area should be avoided for a period of 10 days. Using the water for livestock watering or garden irrigation purposes should also be avoided during this period.

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Water Hyacinth is a floating water weed introduced from South America.

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The spray will enable SunWater to manage the spread of the weed before it goes to seed, which can cause much wider infestation.

Lavender Hill and Tinaburra boat ramps will remain closed for the duration of works.

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Mareeba residents are being asked to give their feedback about proposed traffic changes in the town’s CBD. In February Mareeba Shire Council endorsed a Traffic Management Study which was a joint initiative between Mareeba Shire Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads to investigate ways to improve road safety.

Mayor Tom Gilmore said council is now seeking

community feedback on the planned traffic changes to the three council sites.

“The study is only the beginning of the overall strategy to improve road safety for all road users in Mareeba’s CBD,” he said.

“We want to reassure residents that these proposed changes have been carefully considered after a comprehensive review of the traffic movements across the town over an extended period of time.”

Affected residents and business owners have been notified of the proposed changes at the Rankin Street/Walsh Street intersection, Walsh Street traffic flow and accesses to Coles and Target customer car parks and the Herberton and Constance Streets intersection.

“The three sites in question at present are no secret to be dangerous, particularly during peak times in the morning and of late af-

ternoon,” Cr Gilmore said.

“We need to better increase traffic flow and capacity as Mareeba’s population continues to grow and the demand increases.”

The proposed changes are subject to funding availability and Council will continue to seek alternate ways to improve road safety. Community feedback is open until June 22.

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Business owners, entrepreneurs and wannabe success stories made the most of Queensland Small Business Week which ran from May 28 to June 2.

Tablelands Regional Council hosted a number of events throughout the week including lunch with Shark Tank’s Steve Baxter and the FNQ Business Conference hosted by Andrew Griffiths.

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“Charged what you’re worth,” he preached.

“Being the cheapest is so flawed as a business strategy because you just end up broke.

“Most of us are too scared to do that but we’ve got to charge what we’re worth and if you’re going to be the most expensive then make sure you’re the best.”

Mr Griffiths went on to talk about how passion equals profit and those who are successful in business are those that can embrace change.

He also explained that the world of business is starting to change in the sense that people want to know who they are doing business with now.

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“The ageing population has changed. They’re no longer having a sedate retirement - they are travel-

ling and buying caravans.”

Other key speakers throughout the day included Professor Jospehine Pryce, Troy Haines and Jim Myhill.

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he said.

“We want to know how you got where you are. A lot more businesses do that now.”

Mr Griffiths proved his point by divulging the details of his horrific childhood that involved neglect, abuse and drugs.

“That changes how you see me and my business now,” he said.

“No matter what you say I know it does.”

Katrina Houghton followed Andrew on stage to explain how it works.

The mother of three said the unique company can offer small businesses the chance to target their marketing by using mapping and censuses.

“The past five years have seen significant social and economic change in Queensland, particularly

Tablelands Regional Council’s Small Business Week culminated in a star studded gala held at the Atherton International Club on Saturday night.

Hundreds of nominees attended the event, hoping to find out they’d been picked as the winner of one of five awards that offered $1000 prize money.

Mayor Joe Paronella said the event had grown substantially since it was first introduced two years ago.

“We had the first one in 2016 and it was quite a Braden and Kim Stewart from BLK Hair Studio.

smaller affair,” he said.

“It grew last year and this time with five different categories it grew again.

We’re putting a lot of effort into small business week and it’s actually coming back ten fold from the businesses and the community.”

Cr Paronella said it was important to celebrate our local businesses.

“If it isn’t us that are trying to bring people into our region who are giving seminars, giving talks, what other organisation is going to do it?” He said.

“Small business week is an event right throughout the whole of Queensland so

we saw it as an opportunity and this is the result from there. The amount of people we’ve had come along to all of the events this week as been absolutely incredible.”

WINNERS OF THE AWARDS: Regional Innovator: Mungalli Creek Dairy.

Customer Champion: Petals and Pinecones.

Best Dressed Business: Astute Finance.

Employer of Choice: Elders Insurance & Real Estate.

Sustainability Contribution: Atherton Maize Festival.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS 3,378 people picked which businesses they would award to each category. Voting took place via social media.

RESULTS: Regional Innovator: HTM Complete.

Customer Champion: Rylee Venables and Petals and Pinecones.

Best Dressed Business: Malanda Falls Caravan Park.

Employer of Choice: BLK Hair Studio.

Sustainability Contribution: Edwards and May eco wear.

Young business wins the public’s vote

An Atherton hair salon that has only been open for five months took out the People’s Award for Employer of Choice.

Mum and son co-owners of BLK Hair Studio Braden and Kim Stewart were shocked to find out they had won the award which is voted for by the people.

“It’s not all about the money, it’s about making your hairdressers the best hairdressers they can be,” said Braden.

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Beer, wine & soft drinks available for purchase. BYO chairs.

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PHOTO of the week

The MEMBERS choice winner of the Tablelands and Surrounds Photography Group this week IS Debbie Eldemire. The theme was “Clouds”.

‘Morning Glory’ this image taken by Debbie at Mornington Island and is a photo of the beautiful Morning Glory Cloud formation.

Keen photographers can join the Facebook group and enter their photos – Tablelands and Surrounding Photography Group.

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Fantastic visit to the Tablelands I’ve just returned home to the UK from a wonderful month spent on the Atherton Tablelands with my daughter and two grandchildren who moved there last year.

It was my first time visiting the region and – wow – what an experience.

I’m a retired teacher, luckily getting over a dose of ‘terminal’ cancer and I guess you could say from that experience I see things with a renewed perspective.

The people, the places and the scenery are all second to none, notably Jaques Coffee Centre where I had the best cup of coffee ever and on the same day, did the weekly Mareeba market with an interesting museum and eatery, once again serving superb beverages and an amazingly tasty lunch.

Not to be missed was what I would describe as a frontier town that reminded me of a beautiful English village – Yungaburra. I had one of the best breakfast’s I’ve ever had at the Whistle Stop Café!

Without going through every visit, I have to say a word about the local people. In London the people are busy, rushed and usually stressed. Having time to chat and socialise is not high on their agenda. The Atherton Tablelands seems to be just the opposite, with people taking time to share anecdotes, local information and niceties like cricket – Oh yes and swimming at the Commonwealth Games, all in light hearted Australia banter. A last word is for Frank, the major doma at the Tai Kwon Do club when my grandson Toby is a young member – Frank was typical of the local people. Funny, down to earth and dedicated to the club; what a great guy. You couldn’t ask for better.

Lastly, the infrastructure and roads mean driv-

Pot holes in Millaa Millaa.

ing without getting into a row with other drivers and parking near to where you actually want to go!

All these things, maybe to locals small things, presented me with a warm climate, great scenery and chatty people, with welcoming and sanguine personalities.

So, thanks to all the Mareeba and Atherton locals that made me so welcome.

I can’t wait to come again.

As yer average Cockney might say – ‘good gaff son’.

Philip Peppiatt Essex, UK

Does Council need a review?

There has been a spate of controversial voting decisions made by Council recently. A factor in this is that Mareeba Shire Council meetings do not allow proper consideration of material by Councillors or the public. The obvious problems are these: MSC holds a once monthly Council meeting.

Previously, until February 2017, Council held twice monthly Council meetings.

The agenda for the Council is available to Councillors on the Friday before a 9am meeting on Wednesday. This restricts Councillors to Sat, Sun and Mon to review the large volume of reports and information. Tuesday is a busy preparation day for the Wednesday meeting.

Councillors are afforded one working day to do further research on report material or to contact staff or members of the public for further discussion. The

sheer volume of material, squeezed into a tight time frame, allows for little proper consideration of any recommendations other than those provided by Council’s own officer.

The agenda for Council’s meeting is available to the public in the afternoon of the Monday before a 9am Wednesday meeting.

There is simply no reasonable time frame afforded to the public to review material and contact councillors before decisions are made on their behalf.

The lack of a divisional system of voting within the MSC further removes representation of affected publics in the decision process.

If council could address these points then controversial development applications could be assessed in a more inclusive way.

Steven Nowakowski President Kur-Alert Inc.

Have Millaa Millaa pot holes been forgotten?

The pot holes at Sluice Creek Road were fixed at long last, however Millaa Millaa at the southern end of the Tableland has been forgotten.

On the corner of Palm Avenue and Maple Street there are bad potholes six to eight weeks old.

Has the Tableland Regional Council forgotten their duty of care to rate payers or are these pot holes left there to council satisfaction?

Robert Ferrari Millaa Millaa

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The iNDIEstructables would like to thank our sponsors, supporters and the local communities for your support in the 2018 Great Wheelbarrow Race fundraising.

Your support has once again been truly amazing with $16,000 raised for the Indie Rose Foundation – Helping Kids, Supporting Families.

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Duesbury’s Tax Tigers donate $7,366 to hospital foundation

Tax Tigers team members Lauretta Johnston, Carissa Farmer and Ann-Maree Madrid had a chance to say thank you to committee members of the Mareeba Friends of the Hospital Foundation last week when presenting the cheque for funds raised as part of the 2018 Great Wheelbarrow Race. A dedicated team of volunteers supporting our community – Thank You! Nathan Borsato from Borsato Farming, pictured with daughter Sophie, was the winner of last year’s overall banana exhibit at the Atherton Show.

Atherton Show calls on banana farmers

By Rebecca Wallis

The Atherton Show is only a month away and among the horses, cattle, flowers, cakes and art work will yet again be a display of the region’s best bananas.

A recent addition to the show’s schedule, the Atherton Tableland Agricultural Society started the competition in 2015 after being approached by industry

representatives.

“It is an opportunity to showcase banana growing in our region,” said promotions and sponsorship coordinator Bree Hargreaves.

But lack of support from sponsors and entrants means this might be the last year the class will feature at the show.

“We would like to see a bumper year of entries and encourage all farmers to take the time to bring in an

entry,” said Bree.

“We have changed the drop off time/day and judging to Friday July 6 to ensure that it is convenient for them.”

Last year’s overall winner was Borsato Farming in Tolga.

So who will take out this years most successful exhibition on aggregate points and most outstanding exhibit? The competition is on.

Atherton Show will be held on July 9-10.

Tickers are now on sale and competition schedules are available at the show office and at various outlets around town.

Tickets are available at Atherton Show Office, Tableland Hardware, Giddy’s, Summers News and 4AV Ravenshoe.

Entry forms for competitions are being accepted at the show office now.

Tablelands Regional Council appoints new CEO Tablelands Regional Council has employed a new Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term.

“I am very pleased that, following an independent and robust recruitment process, Justin Commons has accepted the position of CEO,” said Mayor Paronella.

“Justin is a highly experienced local government professional, who has strong economic development, organisational change, community engagement and corporate

services leadership experience.

“Justin has been working with our council for the last three months in an interim role, and has quickly gained the respect of councillors and staff.”

In accepting the role, Mr Commons said: “I am passionate about making a significant contribution to the Council and the local community.

“I am excited about the Tablelands’ future and keen to work collaboratively with the community and

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key stakeholders to realise the opportunities that lay before us.

“I am very thankful for the opportunity to live and work on the Tablelands.

“It is a great part of the world, with an enviable lifestyle, unique natural environment, and strong sense of community.

“I am keen to establish myself as a valued, engaged and active member of the community.”

Mr Commons replaces Justin Commons, the Hurriyet Babacan who re- new CEO at Tablelands signed from the position.

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Justices of the Peace celebrate 100 years Local members of the Queensland Justices Association came together last Tuesday to celebrate 100 years of the organisation.

Directors of the Association Keith Revell and Bronwyn Mcentee flew up to Mareeba for the event and highlighted how relevant Justices of the Peace are in the community.

“For JPs it’s an essential part of the fabric of the justic system,” said Mrs Mcentee.

“To be able to give free access to every member of the community for the essential administrative paperwork that they give to industry and government

and the checks and balances that a JP provides to the judicial process for search warrants, arrest warrants and all those sorts of judicial aspects, it’s an essential entry point into the judicial system.”

Queensland Justices Association was formed on September 17, 1918.

“We’re having some special celebrations around all of the branches this year,” said Mr Revell.

“Today we’re handing out centennial pins as a memento in recognition of 100 years for every current QJA member, all 6,500 of them.

We’re travelling around as much as we can visiting the

local branches.”

Mrs Mcentee said JPs are more relevant now than ever.

“There’s been an increase in the services we provide over the years,” she said. “More and more people are needing our services for statutory declarations, for example with carers leave they need to come in and get a stat dec to say that they took a day off work to care for their child, instead of having to go to a doctor to get a medical certificate.

“People need certified copies of all their academic records, previous job history. The need is increasing.”

Members of the Queensland Justices Association came together last Tuesday to celebrate 100 years.

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The Cooktown Discovery Festival kicks off on June 15.

Cooktown’s biggest event soon to begin The countdown is on to Cooktown’s favourite festival, and Cape York’s longest-running annual event, the Cooktown Discovery Festival.

The three day festival kicks off on Friday, June 15, with a packed day of events aimed to please all ages and budgets.

Friday’s program includes helicopter tours, botanical drawing workshops, river cruises, live entertainment, marine gunfire and the Festival’s official opening, the Discovery Festival Ball.

Tickets for the ball, which will be catered by the award-winning team from Cairns’ Ochre Restaurant, are on sale now on the Discovery Festival website. Cruise into Saturday with community markets, the grand parade, scavenger hunting, the poet’s breakfast, cultural tours and workshops, pie and pasta eating competitions, live music, the Indigenous Warrma, fireworks, gold delivery and much, much more.

“It’s a cliché, but there really is something for everyone at our festival,”

Cook Shire Council Tourism Manager Sally Eales said.

“There are so many free events and lots of family fun, as well as live entertainment at pubs and clubs, fireworks, novelty events and art and culture activities. The problem will be finding enough time to see and take part in everything!”

The fun continues on Sunday, with the not-to-bemissed re-enactment of the first reconciliation between the local Guugu Yimithirr people and James Cook and his crew at the site of the historic meeting in 1770 on the banks of the Endeavour River.

“It’s a very special event, with descendants of those original men and women who met Cook taking part in the event on the same spot they have stood for thousands of years,” Ms Eales said.

The (sometimes literally) smash-hit billy kart races are also back, with all sorts of outlandish wheeled creations ready to race for glory, as well as a cemetery tour, family fun run, sunset cruises and street markets.

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Patricia Goldfinch, Sharon McCaley and Robert Larkin from Mareeba Community Housing are ready to start assisting those looking for work through the Intensive Placement Support Program.

A helping hand with finding work

By Rebecca Wallis

A new program has just launched in Mareeba that is aiming to help the longterm unemployed get back on their feet and into the workforce.

Mareeba Community Housing received a government grant to run a program called Intensive Placement Support (IPS).

The aim is to give jobseekers that have been out of the workforce for long periods, the opportunity to be personally assisted through the sometimes challenging task of finding a job and navigating the first few months or years of a new role.

The program aims to help some of the down on their luck clients that pass through the Mareeba Community Housing office, as

well as others who have been unemployed for a long time but show a genuine desire to want to work.

“That process of transitioning into work can be quite stressful, daunting, overwhelming for some people,” said supervisor for the program Robert Larkin from Mareeba Community Housing.

“After a few weeks it’s very easy to get the negatives happening inside the mind, the narrative goes round and round and all of a sudden it’s easy to go back to where you were and be on an allowance than to have go through this overwhelming stress of going into the workforce. So we’re trying to make that transition a little bit easier.”

Through Intensive Planning Support Officer Sharon McCaley, prospective employees will be assisted

in looking for work, applying for work, finding work and then given intensive support whilst they’re at work. Employers are also given the same level of help during the transition.

“It’s about changing everyone’s perspective,” said Sharon.

“It’s changing the job seekers and getting them out of this generational centrelink payment cycle and saying let’s get you out of this and make you a role model so that the generations below say well mum and dad have worked, I want to go and do what they’ve done, not stay at home.

“It’s also about changing local employers perceptions because some of them have had really bad experiences. But I’m on site and I’m there to sort out any issues immediately.

“We’re trying to stay on top of everything as it crops up. So I’m there to benefit the person that’s employed, but I’m also there to benefit the employer so that they’re not wasting their time continually having to speak to the new employee to show them things. I can take that role on. Sort of like a mentor.”

The program can support around 15 people a year and the criteria is strict. Applicants must be long term unemployed and show a genuine desire to want to work and includes indigenous job seekers.

Community Housing’s IPS program will work in conjunction with the local job active providers in looking for suitable candidates for the program, but anyone can apply by calling the office on 4092 7042.

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A message to Queensland’s farming community The vegetation management laws in Queensland have changed.

Here are the facts about the new laws.

CS 8345 05/18

Fact 1: You can continue to harvest fodder trees, like mulga, to feed stock.

Fact 4: Queensland’s agricultural industry will continue to grow.

By following the accepted development code for fodder, you may still push mulga to feed stock. All you need to do is notify the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy of your intended activity. There is no cost to notify.

More than 32 million hectares of land in Queensland is Category X and therefore unaffected by the new laws.

About one million hectares of this land is currently used for grazing but has the potential to be used for cropping; about 300 000 hectares of this is in North Queensland.

Fact 2: You can still manage thickened vegetation.

You can still thin vegetation where you can demonstrate that thickening has occurred. The only change is that you will now have to get a development approval. The Queensland Government is streamlining the application process to reduce impost on landholders.

Fact 3: The new laws that protect additional native vegetation near waterways do not stop you from managing your land or running your business.

Landholders in the Burdekin, Mackay–Whitsundays and Wet Tropics Reef catchments have worked with this law since 2009—successfully. The new laws extend the same level of protection to the Burnett–Mary, Eastern Cape York Peninsula and Fitzroy catchments.

Fact 5: Areas of regulated vegetation are not ‘locked up’.

A range of routine management activities can still occur in regulated vegetation including weed control, selective harvesting of timber, fodder harvesting to feed stock, and construction of property infrastructure via self-assessment, free of charge.

Fact 6: Existing Property Maps of Assessable Vegetation (PMAVs) are not changed by the new laws.

The new laws do not change the management of more than 23 million hectares of Category X that was locked in under PMAVs approved or applied for before 8 March 2018.

For advice on managing vegetation on your property call 135VEG (13 58 34).

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The Band Gypsy Circus.

Lionesses Kathy Garozzo and Pauline Mckinley.

Mareeba Lionesses Variety Show

Variety Concert organisers Joan Moore and Pam Strelnikoff.

Saturday, June 2 Mareeba Memorial Chapel Lyn Dyer and Rosaleen Fraser.

Ivan Strelnikoff, Pearl Modric and Basil Strelnikoff.

Brandan Wright and Darrly Chaplain.

Take the lead!

DOG REGISTRATION RENEWAL NOTICES HAVE BEEN ISSUED You must renew your dog’s registration by 30 June each year Legislation requires that all dogs in Queensland must be registered. In Mareeba Shire, dogs must be registered and microchipped once they reach 12 weeks of age and/or within 14 days of new ownership. Dogs under the age of six months are free to register.

You must ensure that your dog cannot leave your property and is kept in a safe and secure environment.

Within 14 days, please inform Council of any changes to your dog’s registration details, including:

• If you have had your dog desexed; • If you give the dog away to someone else or it dies; • If it is kept at a new property address or you leave the Shire.

All dogs must be on a leash or effectively restrained when in a public place.

If you have not received your renewal notice please contact Council on 1300 308 461 1300 308 461

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entertainment Action and comedy hit the big screen

Melissa McCarthy will keep you laughing as the lead role in the new release at the Rising Sun Cinema – Life of the Party. Also new this week is the action comedy Oceans 8.

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Showing at the Rising Sun Cinema this week is the new action crime comedy OCEANS 8 and the hilarious comedy LIFE OF THE PARTY. Oceans 8 stars celebrated actors including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon.

While the hilarious comedy LIFE OF THE PARTY, stars Melissa McCarthy in the lead role. They should both be a blast of fun.

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PROPERTY LAND > UNITS > INVESTMENTS > ACREAGE > FARMS > HOUSES > RENTALS

Best value at 21 Iluka Street – Priced to sell

Here is a family home that is sure to impress, packed with value for your family.

A large contemporary family home that is impressive in size with lots of added extra’s make sure this is on your list.

Featuring... two large living areas, large galley kitchen, king size master suite,

ensuite and walk-inrobe, four bedrooms, high ceilings, air-conditioned, extended patio area, a cubby house, dog enclosure, powered three-bay shed and all set on a 959m2 block with rear access.

priced to sell quickly at $379,000 negotiable. Phone Aurelia Rogato today to ar-

This home represents exceptional value on today’s market and is

Address: Price: Agent:

Contact:

range an inspection today on 0418 183 555.

Visit www.4880.com. au/1510069 MAREEBA $379,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 555

END OF FINANCIAL YEAR ‘LAND SALE’  Lot 132 Norman Street South (4056m²) WAS $145,000 NOW $133,000  Lot 133 Norman Street South (4000m²) WAS $145,000 NOW $130,000  Lot 148 Hoevet Court (5147m²) WAS $149,000 NOW $141,000

Settle before 30 June & get a further $5,000 OFF!* (T & C’s Apply) See your preferred agent or phone 0400 325 390 Email info@wylandraestate.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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PROPERTY

Servicing Dimbulah township

The one and only grocery store in Dimbulah is up for sale.

Servicing the local and surrounding communities, Dimbulah Foodworks offers

Thinking of Selling?

Think Central Realty!

4092 2232 • www.crmareeba.com MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES FO

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a fantastic opportunity for someone to bring in their personal touch and expertise to grow the business and profit!

The franchise comprises of the following

products and services: • Daily courier run from Mareeba connecting with Fowlers Freight, Petersen's Transport and Toll Ipec.

• News Agency, Daily Papers, Gold Lotto and Scratchies • Great variety of grocery lines • Fresh fruit and vegetables • Delicatessen • Takeaway and school lunches • Party and function catering • Newly renovated

register kiosk with brand new Gen 1 lotto upgrade installed • Back-up generator • Station orders • Opportunity to implement online shopping • Forklift and van for courier The Foodworks also Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

caters for all European foods.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive agent John Falvo today at Mareeba Property Office on 0408 456 344.

DIMBULAH $300,000 NEG + STOCK EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

Town and country living

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MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

EXCLUSIVE PICTURE OF MODERN LIVING • Airconditioned 4 bed, 2 bath “Ashlee Jones” home • Media room, fully fenced 944m2 lot, Cairns side • Open plan living, galley kitchen, stone bench tops • Side access, u/g irrigation, returning $475 per week

SOLE AGENCY CARAVAN PARK - ALMADEN • 16 powered and 8 unpowered sites • Cabins & caravans, camp kitchen/dining • Twin & double rooms, guest house, cottage • Safari tents, common dining, swimming pool

REDUCED $459,000 NEG

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Situated at The Rise only seven minute’s drive from town and a few minutes from the Amaroo Medical Centre on the Cairns side of town, this modern three bedroom plus office, two bathroom quality built home set on over an acre (4198m2) offers the best of both worlds.

Here you will find the space, privacy and easy pace of country living with the convenience of town amenities only a short drive away.

Features include: • Locally built by reputable builder Ian Johns, only 6 years young • Generous 241m2

floor plan with 2.7m high ceilings and 900mm eaves • Built-in wardrobes plus master bedroom features an ensuite and WIR • Spacious open plan living area and wellappointed kitchen with gas cooktop, dishwasher, plumbing for fridge ice/water maker and servery to the outdoor area • Large private outdoor entertaining area • Tiled and air-conditioned throughout • NBN connection • Double remote control garage to accommodate four wheel drives

plus external concrete pathways • 10.5m x 8m powered colorbond shed with two roller doors and 15 amp plug • 4198m2 fully fenced allotment with electric main entry gate • Pop up irrigation around the house and low maintenance established native gardens This property preAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

sents an exceptional lifestyle opportunity, perfect for a growing family or retirees downsizing from the farm.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact exclusive agent Sophie Bozzo at Joe Torrisi Real Estate on 0428 128 154.

MAREEBA $535,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Sophie Bozzo Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0428 128 154

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PROPERTY

PHOTO BY Daniel Browning.

Lot 25 Moondani Come alive on 25...

Titled and ready to build on, Lot 25 is in a super location that makes the most of the lovely north easterly breeze.

1053 metres square on offer with a 22 metre front and rear boundary.

Town water, underground power and fully sewered – priced at $113,500.

We have a large range of plans to choose from our selection of builders, who can design that dream home to suit your needs.

Pop into the sales office on Hastie Road at Amaroo. Open Tuesday through to Saturday, from 10am to 3pm. Or, visit us on the web at www. amarooestate.com.au and phone 0409 321 000.

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QUIET POSITION + SHED 20 Main Street, Mount Molloy

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PROPERTY

Solid home, two sheds

Rental home in proximity to CBD and school THREE bedroom timber/cladded home with sleepout, plus sewing room, modernised kitchen and dining room and separate lounge.

The home has air conditioning, one bathroom and separate toilet, storage space plus large three bay shed and smaller storage shed/workshop which can

suit a tradesman plus two vehicle carport.

Located within close proximity to CBD and school.

For rent at $300 per week.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

5 Starcke Street, MAREEBA

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY! • Solidly built concrete block • Three bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Main bedroom with ensuite • Open plan living

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or 0427 153 868 and 0428 121 520. Email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au

MAREEBA For Rent $300.00 PW Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

Check out this spacious home in Sunset Park! Less than 1km from the new Amaroo Medical Centre and proposed Shopping Village, and just minutes from the CBD, this four bedroom open plan home is set to tick all of the boxes.

The solid home has internal and external walls constructed of masonry block, and it's sure to stand the test of time. Boasts a huge open plan living and dining area, fit for the

biggest of family gatherings. Not to mention the fully security-screened outdoor area, great for all weather parties and BBQs, or just let the kids loose in there.

There is a large kitchen with modern appliances, four good sized bedrooms, and all the creature comforts like security screens throughout, split system AC to all bedrooms and living area, floor to ceiling built-ins, and ceiling fans in bedrooms, the list is endless.

Set on 1,282 m2, the allotment has plenty of room for whatever you and the kids want to do, either in the front or back yard.

Add to that the two large sheds, 6m x 9m (approx.) and 6m x 12m (approx.) great for storing all of those toys, perAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

fect for the handyman, or great man-caves.

For more information or to arrange an inspection please contact the exclusive agent Remo Esposito at Central Realty Mareeba today on 0401 969 473.

MAREEBA $370,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473 or 4092 2232

$199,000

• Polished timber floors • Generous back patio area • Securely fenced 802m2 block • Situated on the banks of Granite Creek

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 9.00 - 9:45am Contact Robert Owens of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today for more information on (07) 4092 5566 or 0497 700 139

HOUSE AUCTION

• 3 bedroom house on corner block • 2,024 square metres approx.

• Bullnose front verandah, rear patio, timber shutters • Fully fenced, separate double garage

FOR AUCTION

SATURDAY 30TH JUNE 2018 AT 11.00AM ON-SITE 4 BROWN STREET, MARTON, COOKTOWN

– Open for Inspection Saturday mornings 10am to 11am –

More details from Auctioneer Dan Kerridge P: 0438 982 577 E: dan.kerridge@raywhite.com Ray White Middle Park 92 Horizon Dr Middle Park 4074

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Impeccable home

It is with great pleasure we offer this impeccable three bedroom clay brick home for sale.

All bedrooms are big in size with air conditioning, carpet, blinds, security screens and two have built-in cupboards.

The massive lounge dining area has ample space for any family and is tiled and air conditioned.

The kitchen is also large with heaps of cupboard space. All inter-

nal walls are rendered block making the house almost indestructible.

The laundry has enough room to be used as extra storage space as well as a laundry.

The Single carport is tiled and again generous in size. A front and rear patio as well as concrete paths around the outside of the home add more value to this impressive home.

The yard is securely fenced on three sides

and houses a shed for storage.

If you are after a quality constructed house with great street presence and solid block internal walls this is well worth your consideration.

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This house is very competitively priced and will sell quickly.

Don’t hesitate, book your inspection now.

Phone exclusive agent Robert Owens on 0497 700 139.

MAREEBA $325,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Robert Owens Sibi Girgenti Real Estate 0497 700 139

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1 tsp cinnamon 1½ tsp baking soda 2/3 cups unsweetened cocoa 2 cups all purpose flour 3 cups shredded zucchini 2½ cups chocolate chips

Method

May 22 to June 21

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 2 loaf pans.

2. Grate or shred up enough zucchini to make 3 cups. Set aside.

3. Beat eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, brown sugar and vanilla until smooth.

4. Add in salt, baking powder, baking soda,cinnamon, cocoa and flour. mix well.

5. Stir in zucchini and 2 cups of chocolate chips.

6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pans and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.

7. Bake 60 minutes. Remove bread. Let bread rest in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pans and let cool completely.

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WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

Don’t get involved in secret affairs or underhanded involvements. You may want to plan physical activities that will help burn off some of their excess energy.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

You need time to think things through. You should sit down with someone you trust and work out a budget that will enable you to save a little extra.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Do not hesitate to help elders with legal documents that are too confusing for them. You can make career moves that will bring you a much higher income.

Your sensitivity toward those you love will capture their hearts.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

You have to know what your boss wants if you expect to do your job correctly. Take care of chores that have been hanging over your head. Be diplomatic but stem when it comes to giving of yourself.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Give everyone in the house a physical chore that will help burn off some of the excess energy.

Coworkers may not be on your side. Electrical problems may be an issue.

Capricorn

Ambulance

Canoe

Engine

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Baby

Caravan

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Magic

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Chair

Fishing

Patrol

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Coach

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Rover

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Delivery

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Sport

Cabin

Dirt

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Cable

Elevate

Hard

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Secret affairs may be tempting, but keep in mind that they will damage your reputation if you decide to indulge. Complete those hobbies you started a long time ago.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Equilibrium in your romantic life is likely if you treat your partner well. Love could develop with someone of a different cultural background. Sign up for tours or courses that will enlighten you.

Pisces

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Resist secret affairs that could be detrimental to your reputation. Don’t let individuals with wild schemes talk you into a financial deal that is not likely to be successful. Get involved in sports events that will benefit your physical appearance.

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Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread

You’re in the mood to party.

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INDEX

business

DIRECTORY

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C

Air Conditioning &

Childcare

Refrigeration

Curtains, Blinds &

Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Fabrics

Blinds

E

F

Bulldozer Hire

Earthmoving

Fuel

B

Floor Coverings

AIR CONDITIONING

G

Mowing Services

Quarry

Transport

S

Graphic Design

P

Pest Management

Sandblasting/

Irrigation

Plumbing

Painting

V

Pool Maintenance

Security

Venue Hire

I

I.T

M

CHILDCARE

Q

T

EARTHMOVING

Tree Lopping Truck/ Crane hire

ELECTRICAL

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones/Data Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

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Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

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R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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Nomination forms are available from the Club Office and nominations close at 5pm on Thursday the 14th of June.

Thank You THANK YOU

In recognition of National Volunteer Week, the management committee at Mareeba Meals on Wheels would like to thank all of our wonderful volunteers who give up their time to help our organisation support our community.

Your contributions do not go unnoticed and we would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your invaluable services.

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16th – The Inner Wheel Club of FNQ Tablelands Pre Loved Clothing Sale - 11am at Stan Moses Hall, Vernon St, Atherton. Gold Coin donation.

WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS > Q.C.W.A Mareeba Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. > Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. 4th Wednesday of the month 9am. 15 Wilson St, Mareeba. > Mareeba Lioness Club Monthly Seniors Bingo and free morning tea is held 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Mareeba CWA Hall starting at 9am. > Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft, cards and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. > PCYC Seniors Social Club meets for morning tea, outings, trivia and games every Tuesday from 9.30am at the PCYC Hall, 136 Walsh St Mareeba. > Uniting Church Markets every Friday (hall nearTarget) 8.30am to 12noon. > St George’s Church Indoor Bowls Tuesday’s at 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance St, Mareeba. > Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm entry via back gate. > Al-Anon Family Groups - Atherton and Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666. > Mareeba & District Orchid & Pot Plant Society - Monthly meeting held on second Saturday of each month, (except December), at Mareeba CWA Hall, Dempster Street, Mareeba. Meetings start at 2 p.m. All welcome.

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Members of Kuranda Pony Club with Jim Gaynor, a national horse archery competitor.

Kuranda Pony clubbers learn horse archery Jim Gaynor gave a horse archery clinic at Kuranda Pony Club on May 20.

“It was great fun,” said instructor Suzanne Cove.

“The clinic consisted of learning how to handle and shoot the bow then how to condition the horse for the sport. Then they has to put it all together for the horse archery clinic.”

All protective equipment was provided and a various range of bows were on offer to suit everyone.

“All levels of riders can do the sport from lead rein to nervous novice riders, to advanced,” said Suzanne.

“Everyone progressed amazingly well, growing in confidence while having fun. Jim’s way of teaching is clear and easy to understand with encouraging and constructive comments making the whole experience great fun.”

Due to the success of this clinic, the club has organised another one for July with a tournament afterwards for people to compete in.

Series leaders from Atherton BMX Club Asha Smith, Kaleb Nielsen and Alex Twidale.

BMX Champs to be held in Atherton Atherton BMX Club will be hosting the Far North Queensland BMX Championships this weekend on Saturday June 9.

The series involves six BMX clubs and all their riders from the Far North Queensland region – Wiepa, Cairns, Townsville, Burdekin, Mt Isa and Atherton.

To be in contention to be the Far North Queens-

land Series Champion in your age group, competitors need to ride three rounds of the Championship Series and one of those rounds must include the FNQ Championship being held in Atherton.

All motos raced and the finals have a point system.

The rider with the most points at the end of all the rounds and including the Far North Queensland

Championship round, will be the series Champion.

The race will be on for the coveted Plate of 1FNQ for each age group.

The previous three rounds were held in the Burdekin, Mt Isa and Townsville over previous weekends. Leading into the Townsville round, Atherton BMX Club has four series leaders for their age group including Asha

Smith – 10 year girls; Kaleb Nielsen – 14 year boys; Alex Twidale – 11 year boys and Ryle Moses – 16 year boys.

Everyone is welcome to come and watch the FNQ Championship, being held in Grove Street, behind Tableland Hardware. Entry is free and food is available from the canteen.

MALANDA BOWLS CLUB RESULTS:

Social bowls, Sunday June 3: On a beautiful Sunday afternoon, the team of Wendy and Craig with two wins, came out on top after a count back.

Coming Events: Social bowls, Sunday June 10. Please note the new start time of 1.00pm for the winter months.

Names in by 12.30pm. The draw has now been done for the A Grade singles.

Golf is for everyone

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Learning horse archery skills at Kuranda Pony Club.

2018 Cairns District Rugby League Action!

THIS SATURDAY JUNE 9

Atherton International Club Oval at MUNGALLI CREEK DAIRY STADIUM, ATHERTON

Roosters vs Edmonton Storm

Young golfers Jarrod France and Owen Christopher practice their golf swing at the Mareeba Golf Club last week.

Juniors are always welcome at Mareeba Golf Club.

Free coaching is available every Saturday morning at 8.00am on the Carl

Mattson Fairway for all skill levels.

Club President Ron Blake said golf is a great sport that can be play all year round.

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“Mareeba is known to have 300 sunny days a year and golf has excellent benefits including social and wellbeing aspects,” said Ron.

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EXPRESS SPORT PORT Ben Thompson, Bayer National Key Account Manager, Matt Tripet, CEO, The Fly Program.

A dismal day in Innisfail for Bulls The Bulls made the two hour trek south to the Innisfail Cutters home ground on Sunday and came home empty handed, with only the club’s reserves the small shining light in what was a dismal day.

It was always going to be hard for the Bulls premier team with up to seven regulars out including striker Steven Cater and defender Ben Stabile, coupled with regular centre back Nicholas Tallarico

also out with a serious knee injury.

The re-shuffled Bulls outfit travelled south though still hopeful of bringing some points home.

It was not meant to be as the Bulls confided three goals in 20 minutes to be down 3-0, although they did fight back to 3-2 at halftime.

Late in the second half conceded four goals in the last 20 minutes to lose 7-2.

The Bulls reserves came away with the only points of the day winning 4-1, the ladies lost 2-1 and youth lost 5-1.

On Friday night the Bulls’ 2nd division boys succumbed to their first loss of the season with a 1-0 defeat at the hands of the Marlin Coast rangers, while the Bulls 1st division boys came away with a 2-1 away to the JCU Strikers at James Cook.

A controversial decision by the refs on Saturday night is what Gladiators coach Matt Wakefield says cost them the game against Southern Suburbs.

The Mareeba boys played away and went almost the whole 70 minutes with just 12 players.

“He got sent off for an indiscretion but the call was a bit controversial,” said Wakefield.

“It was a bit harsh, I don’t think he should have been sent off but it will go to the judiciary now so we’ll see what happens.”

The loss of the fall back meant Suburbs were left with the opportunity to score two tries down the right hand side of the field.

“We led at half time but we just ran out of puff,” said the coach who returned to the field on the

weekend after injury left him sidelined.

This weekend the Gators will take on Ivanhoes at home. If all players make it to training twice a week, Wakefield is confident they’ll be in with a chance of winning.

“I don’t know any side that that win when they’re training just once a week,” he said. “It’s a bit of a problem here.”

Fishing challenge to Controversial send support mens health off for Gladiators

Take one of the nation’s favourite hobbies, throw in hundreds of enthusiastic fishos, add some invaluable support for rural men’s health and you have all the ingredients for Bayer’s Big Fish Challenge 2018.

Local teams are taking up the challenge, with Landmark Mareeba’s FNQ Piscatorial Professionals, Tableland Fertilizer’s Mangrove Hacks and Tolga’s

GT Ag Services (aka GT Fishos) all vying for local honours, as well as the overall prize.

While the Big Fish Challenge is nominally a friendly fishing competition for Bayer agents and clients nationwide – with 30 prizes on offer – partnering with ‘The Fly Program’, means that it will also help tackle another big issue: the mental wellbeing

of men in agriculture.

The Bayer AgSpirit Big Fish Challenge is donating a dollar amount for every centimetre of the largest fish caught (per type, per team) and has committed a minimum of $20,000 to the ‘The Fly Program’ charity.

The charity, a not-forprofit organisation, aims to create life changing experiences for Australian men who need some time to

recharge and reset through outdoor experiences. The winning teams will all have an opportunity to take part in a hands-on ‘Fly Program’ experience.

Ben Thompson, National Key Account Manager at Bayer commented: “We wanted to show our support and it just seemed too distant to write a charity cheque for such an important issue.”

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Friday Night Football Bulls 1st Division Men V Douglas United @ 7pm This Friday June 8 (2nd Div Play Away

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Roosters down Innisfail 26-24

Roosters number six Jermaine Pedro.

A try to winger Jesse Carleton at the 78th minute has given the Atherton Roosters a 26-24 win over Innisfail at Callendar Park on Saturday night.

The Roosters were behind 24-22 before the ball has spun wide to put Carleton over in the corner for the match winner.

Innisfail had started the night with first points at the 10th minute and an early lead of 6-0. A try scoring double to centre Nigel Woodleigh and one to winger Matt Baillie set up a 16-6 led for the Roosters at halftime.

Innisfail came out firing for the second half with tries at the 43rd, 46th and 52nd minutes and now led the contest 24-16.

But to their credit, the Roosters stayed focused and were back in the game when Caleb Foster crashed through the defence to score with 6 minutes remain-

ing and close the gap to 24-22.

From the restart, the Roosters were soon back at Innisfail’s end of the park to deliver their match winning points.

Coach Graham Clark was full a praise for his young Roosters who continue to turn up with the right attitude.

“We were behind and showed plenty of character in our response to save the match.” Clark said. ‘’There isn’t a lot for size in our side but we have plenty of speed and everyone is doing their job.”

The Cairns District Rugby League first grade points table after 8 rounds is Brothers 13, Atherton 12, Kangaroos 10, Mossman 8, Tully 8, Innisfail 8, Yarrabah 7, Ivanhoes 6, Suburbs 6, Mareeba 2, Edmonton 0. This Saturday the Atherton Roosters host Edmonton Storm at the Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium.

A-league soccer stars coming to Mareeba Mareeba United football Club is gearing up for huge school holiday event with former Socceroos and A-league stars Jade North and Archie Thompson coming to Mareeba for a one day only football development clinic, on July 4.

The two former stars are headlining the one day clinic which will allow kids from 6 to 16 to be able to get up close and personal with two legends of the game.

They will learn skills from two former Socceroos – Archie’s goals scoring feats in the A-league and Jade North’s experience as one of the best defenders in the business.

MUFC President Remo Terranova is excited about Jade and Archie coming to Mareeba and the flow on effect it will have on the club for a long time to come.

“It’s huge, there really is no other way to describe it, for two legends of the game to come to our club will have long lasting effects not only on the field, but off it,” Terranova said.

“For the kids to have a small insight of how, why and what it takes to become a professional footballer will help them go along in understanding the level of commitment and attitude it

Archie Thompson and Jade North will be in Mareeba next month.

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takes to play at the highest the level.

“The club is absolutely over the moon to host the event and cannot be more thankful to Archie and Jade for coming all this way.

“A special thanks to former A-league player Wayne Srhoj for paving the way for his colleagues to make the trip to Mareeba.”

The three hour clinic

will run from 9am to 12pm.

The pair will relish this opportunity to give back to the sport that has given them so much and being able to pass on their knowledge and skill to kids from all ages and all walks of life.

Archie and Jade know Mareeba quite well as the town is known for producing some fine young talent like Wayne Srhoj and Nico-

las Panetta who both went on to captain their country at U23 and U17 age brackets respectively.

Srhoj’s silver medal at the U17 world cup in 1999 is still the only competition medal ever won by Australia at any male football competition. He even scored a penalty in the Grand Final against Brazil, while Panetta most recently got on

the score card against world heavy weights Brazil in the last U17 World Cup. Across FNQ, players such as Zenon Caravella and Michael Thwiate have also made pathways to the highest level of pro football.

Registrations open Tuesday June 5. Jump on the club’s Facebook page to register or get in contact with MUFC.

Mareeba Golf Club championships Club members are preparing for the upcoming 54 hole Club Championships staring this weekend.

Top contenders for

2011 HOLDEN TK BARINA HATCH

mens Club Champion are Michael Cade (defending Champion) and Gran Cupitt and ladies Champion Karlee Reid and Jacqui

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Lambert.

The club is looking in great condition with the greens are showing the benefits of a recent renova-

tions.

Greens Director, Rod Cade said the course will be challenging but fair as the greens pick up some

speed in time for these championship.

Presentations will be on Saturday 16 June 2018 with a BBQ.

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