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INTERNATIONAL Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth.

The aim of International Nurses Day is to highlight the tireless work nurses do, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, said the virus emergency had created challenges for many, none were tougher than for our world-class health professionals working on the frontline.

“May 12, marks the day Florence Nightingale, was born.

Her pioneering work during the Crimean War focused on the importance of sanitation and hygiene including hand washing,” Minister Hunt said.

“These hygiene principles are now at the heart of Austral-

ia’s coronavirus response.”

Minister Hunt said there are more than 390,000 nurses registered in Australia.

“The day is a day when all Australians should stand as one and applaud our amazing nurses,” he said.

Tanya Barker who works in the COVID-19 ward and is the Nurse Unit Manager at the Mareeba Hospital said International Nurses Day was an important day for all nurses.

“It’s a time for reflection on what we do, how we do it and how far we have come,” she said.

Ms Barker said that the importance of hygiene that was installed by Florence Nightingale is more important than ever during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Mareeba Hospital Nurses taking a break on International Nurses Day: Kimberly Bokiagon, Karyn Sheppard (front) and Clare Anderson and Tanya Barker (back).

“Hygiene is paramount during the COVID pandemic; we

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cating the community about hand washing.”

WITH crime still one of the top concerns for residents on the Tablelands, Patrol Group Inspector Russell Rhodes was proud to announce the addition of two new recruits.

“From 2011 to 2018, I was the manager of the Far North Queensland Police Academy in Townsville, so it’s great to see recruits joining us here in the Tablelands Patrol Group,” he said.

“One of the new officers will be stationed in Mareeba and the other in Atherton and once they have completed their 12 months of training they will be deployed across the Far North District.”

First-year constable Liam Scharz was born and bred in Brisbane and said he is enjoying the change of pace of living on the Tablelands.

“I’m living here now and I’m

really liking it,” he said.

“It’s a different kind of work here compared to the big cities and a different kind of lifestyle which suits me.”

First-year Constable Jake Peno was born in Charters Towers and said he enjoys being out and about.

“I like the lifestyle of being a country police officer, I’m more use to the country life,” he said.

The officers have been fasttracked through the academy due to COVID-19, graduating four weeks early.

Their graduation ceremony was a private affair due to social distancing, so instead their recognition of employment ceremony took place at the Tablelands Patrol group headquarters in Mareeba last Tuesday.

Lions Festival will be back bigger and better in 2021 THE 2020 Dimbulah Lions Festival was set to be held next Saturday, May 30. But like just about all events across the region it has been postponed to 2021, in light of the COVID-19 restrictions.

The Dimbulah Lions Festival is one of the biggest events for the town with the night set alight by the celebrations and crowning of the festival’s King and Queen.

The thrones will sit empty this year however as the decision came to postpone the annu-

al event until 2021 in hopes of a bigger and better festival free of COVID-19 restrictions.

Brendan Goldsworthy, President of the Dimbulah Lions Club has assured locals that the 2021 Lions Festival and other events around the region will be big after missing out in 2020.

“It’ll be pretty big because people have had some breathing room and are looking to enjoy the event in 2021,” he said.

“The festival will join other events that were cancelled this year and make 2021 a big year

The 2020 Dimbulah Lions Festival was postponed to 2021 with COVID-19 rules and restrictions making the festival unviable for 2020.

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“Everyone looks forward to the festival and the night is al-

ways full of fun, so it being cancelled is unfortunate.”

A speculated date for the re-

turn of the Dimbulah Lions Festival has been set for late May next year.

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Keep seeing your local GP

THE Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has launched a new campaign for people to keep seeing their GP. The RACGP’s new campaign follows widespread reports that patients are avoiding important medical consultations and tests due to concern over the coronavirus, with many patients uncertain about how to set up telephone or video call consultations – or even that the option exists.

RACGP President Dr Harry Nespolon said it is vitally important that people still took care of their health and wellbeing during these difficult times.

“It’s very concerning that some people have potentially been neglecting their health during this pandemic,” he said.

“The last thing we want is a tsunami of serious health issues

and worsening chronic conditions coming after this virus, simply because people have stopped taking care of themselves or consulting their GP. “Now more than ever people need expert medical advice.”

Doctor Cheryl Harnischfeger who is the practice principal at Amaroo Medical in Mareeba says that staying in good health is vital to surviving the pandemic.

“We are fortunate that up here on the Tablelands that we have no current active cases of COVID-19 and the Far North is in a good position,” she said.

“The risk of adverse outcomes from not seeing a doctor is much higher than the risk of contracting COVID-19.

“We need to get the word out there that we can do a lot of patient management over the phone so that people are still

catching up for their regular appointments. Almost 50 percent of what we do now is via phone consultation.”

Dr Harnischfeger said that due to COVID-19 going to see a GP is now actually safer.

“Like most practices, we have changed how we manage patients so that we can maintain social distancing. We have reduced the amount of waiting chairs in the room, most clients are happy to sit outside or in their cars and we can collect them from outside,” she said.

“We also have a spare quarantine area, so that if anyone is showing cold or flu symptoms, they’re not in contact with patients at all.”

An Indigenous public health leader is also urging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to continue making contact with their regular doc-

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tor or health worker during the COVID-19 pandemic, either via telehealth appointments or in person, in order to stay well and healthy.

Dr Mark Wenitong, the Senior Medical Advisor at Apunipima Cape York Health Council, said, it’s very important that First Nations people keep up with all of their usual medical appointments.

“Staying healthy and keeping up with medical appointments will help keep people and communities healthy,” Dr Wenitong said.

“It’s very important for Indigenous people to keep up with their and their family’s health care, and to make sure they don’t miss immunisations and other vital health check-ups.

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tant for First Nations people living with, or at risk of developing chronic illness.

“A large proportion of First Nations people in North Queensland are living with the burden of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and chronic lung disease, with many more likely living with these illnesses undiagnosed.”

Mareeba secures funding for health services feasibility plan THE Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Mareeba Hospital Group, has secured funding to carry out a feasibility plan into expanding primary health care services in the Mareeba region.

The $300,000 in funding is a win for the local community who have long lobbied for the maintenance and improvement of primary health care services to the Mareeba community.

Ross Cardillo, chair of the Chamber’s steering committee on improved health services for Mareeba Shire, said the Maree-

ba community had galvanised in lobbying against the reduction – and at times loss – of services at the Mareeba Hospital in recent years.

“While this funding is focused on improving primary health care services and there has been an increase in services at Mareeba Hospital thanks to continued communication between our Mareeba Hospital Group and the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, we believe that more can still be done to encourage more doctors and allied health

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to work in our area,” Mr Cardillo said.

“The Mareeba community has long supported this cause, resulting in more than 1000 people turning out to a public meeting in Mareeba in 2017.

“While the funding is great news for our primary health care services, more needs to be done to ensure services continue to be upgraded at the Mareeba Hospital.”

Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro said the community needed to continue to be vigilant to ensure the

health services being delivered in Mareeba met the needs of the community now, and in the future.

He said the funding aligned well with the Chamber’s current project, the COVID-19 Community Taskforce, which was planning for Mareeba’s recovery from the pandemic, with health one of the key focus areas.

“This is an opportunity for our community to attract more doctors and allied health professionals to Mareeba,” Mr Moro said.

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“We have had a number of meetings with Louise Livingstone, health planning and evaluation contractor to the project, to put our proposal to NQPHN and we have confidence in her ability to deliver the desired outcomes.

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Mr Cardillo said the community was pleased surgery was now being offered at the Mareeba Hospital, however, the Mareeba community is still yet to see dialysis services made available at the hospital.

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SOME restaurants and cafes reopened across the Tablelands on the weekend after the first stage of restrictions were lifted under the current COVID-19 lockdowns.

Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as simply throwing open the doors and returning to business as usual. Venues will be limited to serving just 10 patrons at any one time.

Which means some are choosing to reopen, while others are waiting until restrictions are further eased in June.

The Kairi Hotel, near Tinaroo Dam, is one of the venues that has decided to reopen regardless of the 10 person limit.

On Saturday the pub's restaurant reopened for the first time in weeks by doing three hourly sittings at 6, 7 and 8pm.

While some hotels are choosing not to open, The manager of The Kairi Hotel

Marianne Muoio says that 30 people a night would be a great start.

“It’s not going to cost us any more because we are still running the bistro and bottleshop for takeaways and deliveries,” she said.

“We have to start somewhere with rebuilding our business, we just want to get going so that we can keep our employees in a job.

“We want to show the community that we are operating again.”

Marianne does admit that they can’t go back to operating at 100 percent straight away.

“So that we don’t need extra stock, we will be offering a shorter menu of what we were offering before COVID-19,” she said.

“We are also now going to be open for meals from Wednesdays through to Sundays and we will continue

that until stage 3 is lifted, and then we will open seven days a week.”

Marianne said that the restrictions hurt their business significantly.

“Just selling takeaway food and bottleshop sales only hurt us a lot,” she said.

“So far the local community has been very good and we still need as much local support as we can get.

“Lifting restrictions on Tinaroo last week was a good start, as the lockdown of the Dam was a big hit for us to take.”

While the Kairi Hotel has reopened their bistro, up the road the Tolga Pub has decided to remain mothballed until further restrictions are lifted in June.

Owner Steve Heslin says that only allowing 10 people in at time “Would not be worth it at the moment.”

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Camping on the menu CAMPING spots across the far north are starting to book out in the lead-up to eased lockdown restrictions.

Stage 2 restrictions are set to be lifted at 11.59pm on Friday, June 12. This means Queensland residents will be able to drive up 250 kilometres and we could possibly also see interstate travel resume.

Caravan parks and camping grounds could be reopening to guests and with the school holidays starting on June 26 and the best camping spots are already starting to fill up.

Former Mareeba Shire Council Deputy Mayor Alan Pedersen said that bookings have already started to flood in for camping at his Karma Waters Station.

“Once the nod came through that restrictions would start to be lifted on June 12, we started getting bookings straight away.”

he said.

“We are booked out for all of June and for half of July.”

Mr Pedersen said that people were sitting tight and waiting for the green light before booking anything.

“We have a lot of regulars who have been locked up for the past few months, so they need to get out of their house and as soon as word got out they just started booking,” he said.

“Over Easter we had nobody here during the lockdown, we lost Easter and the school holidays, which is normally our busiest season.

“We are also nearly booked out for the September/October School Holidays.”

Atherton Gas and Camping owner Mike Wadley, said sales had been slow during lockdown.

“We were selling a lot of charcoal and briquettes for the

low and slow BBQ,” he said.

“Things like smokers have had a bit of resurgence, people are stuck at home with time on their hands and they were practising their BBQ techniques.”

Since the PM announced that camping will be lifted come June 12, Mike admits there’s been a slow increase in camping sales.

“We are still not as busy as last year but people are starting to think about it at the moment,’ he said.

“Compared to 12 months ago Easter was non-existent, normally it’s our busiest time of the year when it comes to camping, “It is slowly starting to pick up now. People are getting prepared, people want to go camping, they’re just not sure where they can go.”

Council starts to re-open facilities FOLLOWING the Queensland Government’s roadmap to easing restrictions, The Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) is set to start to re-open community facilities.

Mayor Angela Toppin said while people are able to have a little more freedom, the community still needs to be mindful of COVID-19.

“It is very important that residents keep social distancing and practise good hygiene,” said Mayor Toppin.

“I commend the community on the efforts so far to slow the spread of the virus and I urge everyone to continue to follow advice from authorities.

“We are entering a period of a new norm and we have all had to adjust our everyday lives accordingly.

“Be safe, be responsible and be cautious as we are not out of

the woods yet.”

The Council announced that playgrounds and outdoor recreation facilities including the Mareeba Skate Park re-opened on Friday, May 15. Strict social distancing measures remain in place and a maximum of 10 people only can gather together outdoors.

The Mareeba customer service centre re-opened to the public Monday, May 18, again with social distancing measures in place and a maximum of eight customers allowed in the centre at one time.

The MSC is asking residents to contact Council via phone or email rather than visiting the centre.

The Mareeba, Kuranda and Chillagoe Library branches will re-open from Wednesday, May 20 (today) for borrowing only.

The telephone assisted and

click and collect borrowing service will continue and there will be a limit of eight customers in the branch at any one time and social distancing will be maintained.

All programs and activities will remain suspended until further notice. Dimbulah residents are encouraged to continue to use the telephone assisted borrowing or online services.

The Kuranda customer service centre and library will also re-open to the public on Wednesday, May 20.

Public swimming pools will re-open in August after the winter closure.

The Kuranda Visitor Information Centre will remain closed until further notice.

Hall hire will be available when Government restrictions reach Stage 3 from July 10, 2020.

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Local home grown internet EXCLUSIVE

WHEN Andrew Radke first moved to the Tablelands one complaint he heard regularly was about the lack of good internet and wifi around the region.

Instead of waiting for the government and NBN to solve the problem Andrew and his wife Kasia decided to build their own Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) and supply locals with fast internet at competitive rates.

About 18 months ago Andrew got talking to the team at the Mt Emerald wind farm about setting up an internet service provider for residents and ‘Open Spaces Internet’ was born.

“Originally we had planned for this to be a community-based network but due to government requirements for licences, etc only companies are allowed to provide wireless Internet services,” he said.

“There are people in the area who have no internet options, other than NBN satellite. With so many people working from home, NBN satellite is not really suitable.

“We have spent the last year and a half building our own internet network. It's not NBN or Telstra or anyone else, It's our equipment and our network.”

Andrew has centred the network around the Mt Emerald Wind Farm and Walkamin to provide internet to areas with little, or very poor, con-

NEW INTERNET: Open Spaces Internet’s highest site overlooking the Mt Emerald Wind Farm, utilising a mix of radio technologies and frequencies.

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“We have a number of sites on the wind farm and a site in the Oaky Creek valley that covers Oaky Creek and the area west of Walkamin.”

“We are now expanding from that, we are getting a lot of calls from people on NBN fixed wireless, who are wanting access to a more reliable service with higher speeds.”

Andrew says the team at Mt Emerald Wind Farm gave him access to their site and also put funds towards some of the initial equipment.

“Once we were up and running they asked us to supply their internet as they couldn’t access any of the major providers, so they’ve been a test customer for us.’ he said “They’ve been using us for about 12 months now.

“We hope that as a local family-owned company we can provide a community-oriented feel to our customers.”

Initially, Andrew guarantees a minimum speed of 20/5 (20 megabits down and 5 up) but says bursts can be up to 50 percent higher.

“This is great for people watching Netflix and Youtube. Later on, our download speeds will increase.”

Mt Emerald Wind Farm Site Manager Paul McDonald says that Ratch Australia engaged with Open Spaces Internet early in the construction of the Wind Farm.

“Their knowledge of the local area and its infrastructure allowed us to overcome the limitations in the major

provider's systems. We have been able to tailor a system to match our needs, which provides our operations with fast and reliable internet access.

As the wind farm is elevated above the surrounding Tablelands, we are hopeful that others in the local community can benefit from the equipment that has been installed on the site.” For more information go to www.openspacesinternet. com.au

Wallabies win out Shai Ager, founder of the Agile Project, celebrates her win over the State Government.

WHEN Shai Ager moved back to Cairns after studying at university in Brisbane, she never thought she would end up in a David versus Goliath battle in the Queensland courts over the right to move 400 wallabies.

In October 2017 Shai heard about the number of wallabies that were being killed in and around the Captain Cook Highway, near Trinity Beach.

After moving back to Cairns, Shai applied for a permit from the Department of Environment

and Science (DES) to relocate some of the wallaby population.

The DES initially awarded the permit, but a couple of days before the relocation started DES retracted the permit, claiming it was awarded “erroneously”.

Since then the Agile project, a not for profit that Shai set up, has been fighting the decision.

Last month Shai and DES went to Queensland Civil Administrative Tribunal (QCAT).

Being a not for profit group Shai ended up representing her-

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self, standing up against a barrister that had been hired externally by the government.

On May 1, QCAT found in favour of The Agile Project, over the refusal to relocate a large number of agile wallabies from the Trinity Park and Beaches area.

Shai said that they are still coming to grips with the result.

“I’m still over the moon with the QCAT result, after three long years we finally will be able to relocate the wallabies,” she said.

Shai claims DES spent around $250,000 on legal fees.

“Instead of spending all that money, they could have spent that money helping us or saving wallabies,” she said.

“We pay for all of our own relocation fees – we don’t charge the government anything.”

During the court hearing, Federal MP Warren Entsch took to the stand saying that he supported the Agile Wallaby project.

Shai says that there are nearly 1000 wallabies near the Captain Cook Highway and the Agile Wallaby Project has recorded over 650 wallaby deaths by car strikes or dog attacks in the past 12 months.

“We should be able to start the relocation in the next few weeks or so and spread the wallabies over 2 separate locations.”

Shai also admits that a pos-

sible third location on the Tablelands is being looked at.’

“A lot of people on the Tablelands have said that we are welcome to relocate some of the wallabies on their properties. Before we can do that we have to assess locations.”

For more information about the relocation and the project visit www.theagileproject.com.au

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AS a part of May’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, the Mareeba Shire Council in partnership with Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service, has re-purposed two benches in the shire for the ‘Red Bench Project’.

Spearheaded by the Red Rose Foundation, the Red Bench Project serves as a permanent reminder that domestic violence still exists within our communities and that it is ok to speak up.

Benches in local parks have been repainted red to remind residents that domestic and family violence is never ok.

Mareeba Shire Councillor Lenore Wyatt was the driving force behind the benches and their repainting to support the ‘Red Bench Project’.

“The bench signifies the support that council has for projects like this that bring domestic and family violence to light,” she

said.

“We have two chairs one in Kuranda and one in Mareeba where people can choose to meet up and discuss issues they may be having.

“Local government organisations across Queensland are really getting behind the Red Bench Project and what the Red Rose Foundation are trying to achieve.”

Sandi Baker, Programs Manager at Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service, is happy to see local government areas getting behind the project.

“The bench is seen as a visual reminder of what domestic and family violence can do,” she said.

“It’s really about making the issue visible and that nobody is immune.

“The bench serves as a beacon to say that domestic and family violence is not ok.”

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Back to school BACK TO SCHOOL: St Stephen’s Catholic College Principal Kerry Manders is excited to welcome back students like Lily Maher and Kiara Fulton into the classroom.

STUDENTS will be enjoying their last couple of days of schooling out of the classroom with students between years 2 to year 10 going back to the classrooms on Monday, May 25.

Students between year 2 and year 10 will be joining their peers back in the classroom after prep and year 1 and year 11 and 12 students returned to their classrooms last Monday, May 11.

With students returning after nearly eight weeks of home school learning, a certain level of adjustment is expected for the students.

Both St Stephen’s Catholic College Principal Kerry Manders and Mareeba State High School Principal Scott Whybird

are excited to have their students back in their classrooms.

“We are looking forward and are well prepared to welcome our students back into the classroom,” Ms Manders said.

“The first few lessons of the week that students return will focus on restoring the close ‘family’ like ties that students have with their peers.

“Our teaching staff have delivered a mammoth response to home based learning so students will be able to jump right back into their work.”

With eight weeks out of the classrooms parents are concerned that their students were not getting the same level of learning that they would in the classroom.

But Mr Whybird assures parents that this is not the case and the same amount of learning has been continued at home and the classroom.

“We are constantly looking to support our students during this period of uncertainty and adjustment,” he said.

“There are still options available to parents who would prefer to keep their children learning from home.

“There are still a lot of unknowns but we are prepared for the students to return.”

Whilst home-schooling will still be operating it will be at a much lower level now that teachers will have students back in their classrooms and won’t be able to continue online lessons.

Local real estate stable predicted a 10 per cent unemployment rate could result in a 20 per cent drop in Melbourne and Sydney house prices.

All the doom and gloom from down south hasn’t reached Far North Queensland with several leading real estate agents claiming that the Tablelands property market is as healthy as ever.

Principal of Ray White Mareeba, Norma Moloney said the Tablelands hasn't been affected like the big cities down south.

“With JobKeeper and JobSeeker starting to flow through people are feeling a little more reassured, it has helped buffer real estate prices,” Mrs Moloney said.

“Restrictions being lifted has increased optimism; things are slowly moving back to normal.

We won't see any change if any for a couple of months.”

MARKET LOOKING GOOD: John Goncalves from Ray White Mareeba in front of another sold property in Mareeba.

dropping doesn’t apply to us (Tablelands) we have been just as strong now as we were prior to COVID-19,” he said.

“We are in a little bit of a bubble, being a regional town we have different employment

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“We are very stable compared to the capital cities; we don’t have the fluctuations you see down south.”

Mr Esposito says he is also getting interest from buyers

down south wanting to make a big move.

“Since COVID-19 a lot of people in the big cities are now trying to get out of the rat race and move to the country for a tree change.”

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Norma says the current COVD-19 crisis reminds her of the GFC in 2009.

“During the GFC the Tablelands kicked along ok, we were nowhere near as affected as the major cities,” she said.

“I can see a similar thing happening now, what's happening in the southern markets won't impact up here. The media seems to concentrate only on Sydney and Melbourne house prices.

“The Tablelands has its own little bubble and people are still renting, selling and buying properties.”

Remo Esposito, Director of Central Realty Mareeba agrees that a lot of the bad news regarding property prices down south, doesn’t apply to the Tablelands.

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IN the last quarter of 2019 Queensland median house prices for Brisbane, Noosa and other parts of the state reached record levels.

Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) chief executive Antonia Mercorella argued that COVID-19 would put a dent in that.

“Inevitably we will see the property market impacted by the coronavirus – I think it would be incredibly naive to think otherwise,” Ms Mercorella said.

“We know that a large volume of people will lose their jobs during this time.

“We know that it will completely erode confidence and those things — security and confidence — are very much key to the property market.”

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AT last week’s announcement of the gradual easing of lockdown measures across the state, Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk also announced that some local government areas that are classed as ‘outback’ will be allowed greater freedoms than major coastal towns and cities.

From May 16, up to 20 people in outback areas were allowed to dine-in at cafes, restaurants and pubs, and they can now also drive up to 500km in their regions for recreational purposes.

Whereas in the coastal zone, dining in at restaurants, pubs and clubs are only allowed a maximum of ten people and

only allowed to travel up to 150km for day trips.

The areas which constitute ‘outback’ has caused some confusion amongst residents of rural areas of Queensland.

There are 23 local government areas classed as the outback (see map above for more information).

Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeanette Young said the outback classification was about keeping people in remote areas safe.

“The boundary for outback Queensland was drawn to try to protect those people who live in remote Queensland. They do not have the same ready access to healthcare and their population

tends to have a higher proportion of vulnerable people.”

“People in these adjacent areas can travel up to 150km from May 15 which may take them to areas with cases,” Dr Young said.

Dr Young said people should not be travelling into or leaving, outback areas except for essential or compassionate reasons.

“Although it means people in outback Queensland have more freedom to move around that part of Queensland they can't leave the outback except for essential reasons such as work, education or healthcare.”

Stage two restrictions are expected to be lifted from Friday, June 12 at 11.59pm.

MSF dragging their feet LATE last month MSF sugar backed down from its original decision to not sell molasses to local farmers, as MSF had decided to to sell their molasses overseas.

That announcement was followed by outrage when MSF announced that they would sell to local farmers but the price they would be asking would be $100 per tonne more than last year’s price. They also announced they would require a $100 per tonne deposit, all orders would have to be picked up before December 11 and all orders needed to be placed by May 31.

Queensland Senator Susan McDonald accused MSF of engaging in unfair practices saying.

“Every signal they’re sending is that they do not want to supply molasses to the domestic market,” she said.

Last week Hill MP Shane Knuth announced that he had been negotiating with MSF to retract some of the conditions they had imposed, saying he’d had some early success.

“I was successful in working with MSF to get rid of deposit payment and onsite storage terms, however, the price per tonne remains a sticking point,” Mr Knuth said.

MSF sent a letter to Mr Knuth outlining some of the compromises they had made: – MSF Sugar’s regular customers who place an order to be supplied with quantities that are consistent with or less than previous years’ quantities will not be charged a deposit. If the amount ordered is more than previous years, MSF Sugar reserves the right to ask for a deposit (which is intended to manage the risk associated with orders being placed but not honoured).

– MSF Sugar reserves the right to require a deposit from anyone who is not a regular customer and orders have to be placed by 31 May, 2020.

– There will be no requirement for customers to collect all molasses prior to 11 December, 2020. Customers can collect it throughout the year.

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– The price is $250 per ton, ex-mill.

Some local farmers claim that MSF are dragging their feet, as May 31 is the cut off time for orders and after that the price will be a moot point.

Mr Knuth believes that that may be the case.

“Discussions have been proactive and held in good faith until now, however time is running out for an agreement to be made for molasses supply to local clients,” Mr Knuth said.

At a Press conference with Robbie Katter on Thursday Mr Knuth said, “Farmers and landowners are doing it tough at the moment, but one thing you can guarantee is that they will look after us during COVID-19. Unfortunately that is not the case when it comes to these multinational companies.”

When asked what other action can farmers and wholesalers take if MSF refuses to budge on pricing? Mr Knuth replied “Flood MSF direct with letters of complaint.”

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Cash in your containers Calls for milk levy OPEN: Mareeba’s Cash for Containers Depot Manager Steven Joseph Bradley assures locals that the depot is still up and running.

ACROSS Queensland locals have been sitting on their containers and plastic bottles for months not knowing that the local Cash for Containers depot was still fully operational.

Cash for Containers is set up under the ‘Containers for Change’ scheme and targets containers that are predominantly used and thrown away – cans, bottles, milk bottles – and sorts them into categories where they are then sent to Cairns to be pressed and sold to recycling companies.

The local depot in Mareeba and been open for more than a year and was a huge hit with locals originally.

With the small size of the Mareeba depot, contactless drops is a bit out of reach, but Manager Steven Joseph Bradley, assures the public that all regulations are followed in the depot.

“The number of containers we had coming in dropped drastically when the COVID-19 pandemic really hit, we lost about half of what we were originally doing,” he said.

“People were worried about coming in and getting a fine, but we observe social distancing and follow all the rules and regulations set by the government.

“With the introduction of this program we have seen a difference in the amount of containers littered around the community.”

Now with restrictions lifting and many locals hoarding their containers, Containers for Change has seen a massive increase in donated containers right across the board. The Tablelands has seen an increase of

a half a million donated containers from March 2019 to March 2020.

Containers for Change spokesperson Adam Nicholson said that the monthly volumes on the Tablelands have more than doubled.

“Our monthly recycled container volumes in the Tablelands this March more than doubled compared to 12 months ago,” he said.

“Recycling has grown quickly since Containers for Change launched 18 months ago and the COVID-19 measures we’ve implemented haven’t stopped that trend.

“We’re continuing to implement physical distancing and hygiene measures at each site, as well as increasing the number of ‘contactless’ options across the network.”

If you’ve got a bag of beer cans or bottles sitting at home you can bring them to the local Mareeba depot at 11 Bowers St in the Mareeba Industrial Park and get 10c for each can or bottle you donate.

Free membership for small businesses

ATHERTON Tablelands Chamber of Commerce (ATCC) is offering small businesses free membership for the 2020-2021 financial year.

President Bree Hargreaves said, “I took the idea to the committee at our last meeting and it was agreed that it was important to invest back into our local Tablelands businesses

by offering them free membership,” she said.

“We understand in times like these a membership fee is probably not high on your list of priorities, but it is possibly one of the most important times to belong.”

Bree says the ATCC committee has made some great progress with their Shop Ta-

blelands campaigns prior to COVID-19. ”We’ve had the Ladies Shopping Night, Christmas Family Fun Day, Shopping Docket Prize Draws, Shop Tablelands Facebook page, weekly open desk as well as collaborating with Startup Tablelands and Tablelands Unite during the COVID-19 lockdowns.”

The chamber has also been advocating for small business through CCIQ contacts and discussions with Tablelands Regional Council.

This offer is only available for new and existing members that sign up before June 30.

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QUEENSLAND Senator Susan McDonald has joined with Agriculture Minister David Littleproud in asking Coles, Woolworths and Aldi to increase the levy paid to the state’s dairy farmers.

Senator McDonald said any levy should not just be about helping during the drought, it was about fair prices.

“The supermarkets and dairy processors have been asked time and again to pay fairer prices at least more than the costs of production but they have refused,” she said.

“All the large supermarkets continually promote how ethical they are in sourcing their products, but if they really wanted a major public relations boost, they should increase the levy, extend it across all milk products and pass that on in full to Queensland’s dairy farmers.”

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud joined the chorus saying now is the time for supermarkets and processors to play a greater role in the future of Australia’s dairy farmers.

“Dairy farmers have endured drought, fires and now they are dealing with increased uncertainty from the impacts of COVID-19,” Minister Littleproud said.

“This has come off the back of many years of devaluation of the industry with retailers selling milk for only a dollar per litre.

“During COVID-19 supermarkets have been one of the few industries to prosper so there is an opportunity for them to rebuild trust and ensure more money gets into dairy farmers’ pockets.

“I have asked them to each individually consider extending and increasing the amount of the support they provide dairy farmers who faithfully supply products across the full dairy cabinet.

“Dairy farmers don’t want charity they just want to play on an even playing field.”

Millaa Millaa dairy farmer James Geraghty is the District Chairman and State Councillor for Far North Queensland for the Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation and he says the time has come for the big supermarkets to play fair.

“We asked for this two years ago, it was adopted by the supermarkets but only on their generic milk, when we asked for it on all milk,” he said.

“The Dairy farmers milk collective (Lion Milk) put the milk levy direct on our milk expecting everyone else would follow, but in the end Dairy Farmers milk was the only one who did so, making our milk 10 cents dearer than everyone else and we lost 5 percentage points in the market.

“We are calling on the supermarkets to put a further levy on all liquid milk.”

Mr Geraghty believes that a minimum $1.50 a litre retail price across the whole milk range would make it an even playing field and put money back into farmers pockets.

“In the 12 last months 500 farmers have left the industry in Australia,” he said.

“There was a survey done the other day asking people if they thought there were paying too little for the milk and 90 percent said yes.”

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Ambulance station upgrade underway

THE Mareeba Ambulance Station started much needed upgrades last week with the premises undergoing a $2 million makeover.

The new station will include a four-bay plant room, patient care store, office space, day room, a write-up area, multifunctional rest and study rooms that can also be used for training spaces and associated staff amenities.

The new station is hoped to be completed in October this year, with the 17 frontline paramedics being able to move in to the new station.

Cairns and Hinterlands Local Ambulance Station Network Assistant Commissioner Michelle Baxter said that the upgrades to the station will improve the health of the entire Tablelands.

“The station that is being built is helping to provide for the future,” she said.

“The upgrade means that the paramedics have a much more updated station to work out of.

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UPGRADE: Mareeba Ambulance Station officers are excited for their new station to be completed which will allow them to better provide for the community.

ment to the old station and better able to help with training.”

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui said that this record investment in health was delivering world class health infrastructure for Mareeba, even in the midst of a pandemic.

“This pandemic has made it clear just how important it is that we invest in our frontline health services so that we can deliver

the best possible healthcare,” she said.

“I’m so pleased to see that we’re getting on with building Mareeba’s next generation of health facilities even in these difficult times.

“The construction phase of this project is providing seven local construction jobs, without this construction that’s seven locals who wouldn’t have work.”

AWARD WINNING: The Atherton Community Education and Disaster Coordination Centre (CEDCC) has recently been awarded the Regional Project of the Year by the Australian Institute of Architects. Photo Provided

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Disaster centre wins architecture award

THE Atherton Community Education and Disaster Coordination Centre (CEDCC) has recently been honoured by the Australian Institute of Architects’ with it winning an award.

The CEDCC was constructed

by Coburn Architecture based in Cairns and went through a 16 month planning and construction phase with the new centre being finished last year.

The centre won the Regional Project of the year award and was acknowledged for a regional commendation for Commercial Architecture, making it through the preliminary selections and now able to be judged at the State Architecture Awards.

Director of Coburn Architecture, Alanna Coburn was extremely proud for one of her

projects to be acknowledged with an architecture award.

“We are extremely proud to have the building receive the award,” she said.

“We worked with a large team to make the building what it is today.

“We feel privileged to be able to deliver such an exciting project with an amazing team.”

Memories of Robert George (Bob) Veness ROBERT (Bob) Veness, a far northern pioneer was laid to rest on May 8, 2020.

A father, a visionary and much loved member of his Dimbulah community: His daughter Deborah Veness pays tribute to her father, an innovative and civic leader.

My father was not a man who was comfortable wearing formal clothes. He was happiest in his shorts, sharing a cup of tea (don’t count the sugars), and chatting with a friend. For him, there were no strangers, only stories he hadn’t yet heard.

The year Dad was born, my grandfather and his partners sold the first crop of tobacco grown commercially in North Queensland.

The truck transporting it to the sale yards was decorated with a sign that read “Smoke Good Australian Leaf and sprag that “Virginian” bluff” – a forerunner of the “Buy Local” slogans of today.

During his childhood, he and his parents lived a hard life in a canvas dwelling with a dirt floor. My grandmother upholstered kerosene cans in chintz fabric to use as foot stools and

fed the butcherbirds so they wouldn’t fly through the unshuttered window to steal food from her kitchen stove.

Dad built on his father’s legacy of innovation and civic leadership. In his time, he was instrumental in establishing many of Dimbulah’s core services – the supermarket and hardware store supported and owned by the Co-op, the original Dimbulah Hospital, the Ambulance Centre, and the Fire Station and Brigade. Dad served on the boards for the Co-op and the Mareeba Hospital. He took farming seriously, and often provided sites for experimental plots for researchers from the CSIRO and the Department of Primary Industry. He was one of only three involved in the first trials for mechanical tobacco harvesters. He was first in the queue to adopt new farming practices, and took pride in his skills.

On 19 June 1954, he married my mother, Ailsa Jean Brown; a schoolteacher newly arrived in town. Dad was fascinated by the new irrigation scheme. He documented the opening of Tinaroo Dam and the construction

of weirs and channels – and his growing family – with his movie camera.

After my mother’s death, Dad embarked on a short marriage to the late Patricia Nora Scammell (1981-1986) and ceased growing tobacco. He told me that he sold the tobacco growing quota because he “felt like a drug dealer”. He had given up smoking himself, on health grounds. Many of his old colleagues and friends from the industry had died of smokingrelated illnesses – cancers of the tongue, the mouth, the lungs, and the oesophagus – and Dad took the new health warnings seriously. Things had come a long way since Grandad and his compatriots had been actively encouraged to smoke in the trenches of Western France, at a time when the Southern Cross Tobacco Fund advised that “it is the duty of every man and woman at home to see to it that there is a plentiful supply” of cigarettes for soldiers. Those at home were encouraged to donate to the Fund – a shilling would keep a soldier in tobacco for a week and help to keep morale up and contribute to a

healthy lifestyle.

Dad re-invented himself as a sweet potato and avocado farmer. Eventually, he retired, selling the farms and hitting the road alone in a custom-built mobile home.

He travelled all over Australia for years, accumulating further adventures, friends, and acquaintances, but always returning to north Queensland.

When the time came to settle down again, he returned to Dimbulah, the small town that nurtured and supported him for most of his life.

Many of Dad’s stories are documented in his biography, and in the book he wrote with his friend Marjorie Gilmore – Smoke & Mirrors: the rise and fall of the North Queensland Tobacco Industry 1929-2004.

The greatest honour we can all do my father is to remember him in the stories we tell: the good times, the humorous times, the sad times, and the bad times.

Bob was laid to rest in the Dimbulah Cemetery beside Ailsa Jean on Friday, 8 May 2020 at 10am. RIP. – Deborah Veness

ROBERT GEORGE (BOB) VENESS 10 JUNE 1931- 3 MAY 2020: Robert George and Ailsa Jean Veness on their wedding day on 19 June 1954.

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Local support is a two-way street

I AM referring to your article, Buffalo Farmer feels the effects, from Wednesday, May 6.

I have been a regular Mungalli Milk customer since they came onto the market. At some stage, I was introduced by the Cairns distributor to try Buffalo Milk and Buffalo Yoghurt. I was very excited about the product, the full flavour and creaminess, and purchased it on a weekly basis, even though the price was quite luxurious.

After about a year, I was told, it will no longer be available, as they send all the produce to Brisbane,

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where they get a higher price and the locals have to live without it.

Funny, when the tides change, they suddenly remember the local market and urge people to buy their products again, which they have completely withdrawn from the local market before, because of their greed.

So, I am wondering, if I am allowed to think, why I should now suddenly support a local farmer again, that could not be bothered, to make its products available to the local markets, when times were good.

I believe it is a two-way street, we should support each other in good and not so good times, not just when the profits run low.

Even the notion, to pour the milk down the drain, to keep the price up, indicates to me a business person with little Ethics and more Greed. Good, if they suffer and remember again the way, they should have conducted their business from the onset.

Don't complain, if you have misguided your business, to maximise profits, instead of creating a stable and happy local consumer base, like Mungalli did.

And all the Infrastructure was already setup by Mungalli, they just had to jump onto the band waggon.

Arnold Erber, Speewah

History of Mareeba

Hard to believe that it is nearly half way through the year and what a journey it has been.

What if we all put down on paper just what our thoughts, feelings and experiences this has been?

Do so, and with permission we can compile them into a booklet so future generations have the benefit of this unusual experience. They need not be pages and pages but if you wish to do, then go ahead. You can be any age.

Believe it or not: We are living history. This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Think hard about putting your thought, feelings etc, about the Corona Virus and the subsequence lockdown and restriction we have been placed under, onto paper.

I know I have missed meeting friends for coffee or lunch. I have missed the hugs and the companionship. I have missed my children’s company. I have missed my grandchildren. I have missed great, interesting and inspiring conversation with others.

I have missed having people visit me at home. So tell us what you have missed and experienced.

What do you think about getting your thoughts to us no later

than September 2020?

Sorting through loads of paper work, I have been pleasantly surprised at the amount of local history the society has acquired, the diversity of it, from people, places, buildings, tobacco, mining, railway, both WWs, also other campaigns including Boer war.

Stay in touch. Phone us on 4092 3599 or email sec@mbahistsoc.org.au, post to Centenary Park, 345 Byrnes Street, Mareeba. In the meanwhile stay safe and be well.

Helen Kindt (Hon Sec) Historical Society of Mareeba

OPINION

With Phil Brandel @Philbrandel1

Our food is more than just food ENSURING a steady and continuous food supply is vital to our country and economy, and thanks to overseas markets our food is a steady export earner.

Food security by definition is “the stable availability of food and the individual's ability to access it while meeting the nutritional requirements of a growing population.”

Australia produces close to 93% of its own food, which is a great thing in a world currently in the middle of a global crisis. In the 2018 overall global food security index (GFSI) Australia came in 6th of the 113 economies sampled.

Last year our ranking dropped to 12th, according to the GFSI this was due to “susceptibility to natural disaster and impact of weather events”.

This means last year’s drought and bushfires hurt our food growing capacity. How much further will our ranking fall after COVID-19?

Currently, two foods are being fought over right under our noses.

You may find it hard to remember the last time you bought molasses from your local supermarket, but it’s still being fought over.

Farmers across the country feed their animals molasses, which improves digestion and increases milk production.

Right now MSF Sugar are pricing local farmers out from buying their molasses, by asking for more than double the price of what they asked for last year.

MSF is owned by the Thai-based Mitr Phol Group, and they want to

send their Australian molasses to Thailand.

If our farmers can’t get molasses our milk and beef supplies could suddenly start drying up. If they pay MSF’s prices they will go broke.

Which brings me to fight number 2, milk.

Over the last 12 months, 500 dairy farmers have walked off their farms, due to the supermarket milk wars. Fewer dairy farmers means less milk.

Earlier this year, the ACCC approved the sale of Dairy Farmers Co to Chinese company Mengniu Dairy. Before you get bent out of shape wondering how they could allow the sale of an Australian icon to overseas hands, have a Bex and lie down. Dairy Farmers hasn't been owned by Australians since 2004.

All the ACCC was doing was allowing Dairy Farmers Co to be sold by a Japanese company to a Chinese company.

How long do you think it will it take for the new Chinese owners to get sick of getting paid a pittance

by Coles and Woolworths and start selling their product to their 1.3 billion countrymen?

Once we get past the COVID-19 crisis, agriculture in Australia is going to face much more challenging adversary to our food production.

We will be fighting the environmental and economic impacts brought about by climate change and we won't be the only ones.

Sure we need overseas investment but we also need our food.

SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESS

A new place to find all of our great Local Businesses

Calling all Businesses

As part of our COVID response we have fast tracked a new Online Directory to support our great Local Businesses.

The Express newspaper is locally operated and proudly independent. We provide comprehensive coverage of news and events across our region, and are passionate advocates for the local story of each town in our region, and cover the issues affecting us all. In addition we also play an important role in promoting local businesses and organisations. The Express Directory will further help connect our local residents with our great local businesses.

Visit our new website and join us in Supporting Local Business.

We’d love to invite every local business in the Mareeba Shire to be part of The Express Directory. To find out how we can help support your business online contact our team on 07 4092 3464.

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INSTANT ASSET WRITEOFF FOR ABN HOLDERS 3

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• 18-inch alloy wheels • LED headlamps • 7-inch full colour touch screen display (MZD Connect) with Sat Nav • Advanced keyless push-button start • Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) • Smart City Brake Support [Forward/Reverse] (SCBS F/R)

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MAZDA BT-50 XT FREESTYLE 4X4 CAB CHASSIS MANUAL • Headlamps (Halogan) • Power windows and mirrors (black) • Cruise control • Reverse camera • Roll Stability Control (RSC) • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

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• Headlamps (Halogan) • Power windows and mirrors (black) • Cruise control • Reverse camera • Roll Stability Control (RSC) • Trailer Sway Control (TSC)

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MAZDA BT-50 BOSS 4X4 DUAL CAB AUTO • Alpine Premium Sound • Black Leather Seats • Black Wheel Flares • Black Alloy Wheels • Nudge Bar • Light Bar

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20MY MITSUBISHI TRITON GLX 20MY MITSUBISHI TRITON GLX 4X4 MANUAL DUAL CAB UTILITY 4X4 MANUAL DUAL CAB CHASSIS • Easy Select 4WD • Two Speed Transfer • All Terrain Tyres • Reverse Camera • Fabric Seat Trim • Accessory Power Socket

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We're Open MAREEBA HERITAGE CENTRE

Or at least part of our Centre is!

THE GIFT SHOP AND THE COFFEE HOUSE (Museum & Visitor Services remain closed...watch this space)

Intrinsically tied

to the community we are ready to

serve you support you

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'Modern Tastes, Heritage Surrounds'

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7 ENTREPRENEURS - 13 BUSINESSES - ALL LOCATED ON THE TABLELANDS ST deeply appreciates Advance Queensland (DITID) for its wonderful support for entrepreneurs on our Tablelands!

Adapting Your Business to Survive & Thrive Through COVID-19 In this fast-changing COVID-19 world Startup & Innovation Tablelands (ST) is passionate about supporting local businesses to survive by adapting, pivoting and innovating. When local businesses thrive, more money circulates throughout all our Tablelands communities. Change is possible and more necessary than ever!

ST supports Tablelands businesses, from micro to medium.

Here are 3 brand new, COVID inspired, innovative programs custom-made just for local businesses:

1

Business Lifeline - Free Mentoring by Locals for Locals www.startuptablelands.org/lifeline FREE 1-hour business specialist support sessions. Any local business is eligible.

Most of us need help and guidance.

Each business can apply for up to 3 sessions with 3 different experts.

COVID-19 has brought unprecedented tough times for our local Tablelands businesses.

Startup Tablelands, with support from Advance Queensland and Tablelands Regional Council, is proud to be able to offer FREE confidential business advice from experienced mentors to help businesses adapt during this difficult time, or even just get your burning questions answered for a little less uncertainty.

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2

COVID-19 Tablelands Entrepreneurs Support Gathering www.startuptablelands.org/zoom These weekly Zoom Chats offer a chance to network and connect with other local businesses during the pandemic.

Share your stories, your expertise, your feelings, tips and tricks, and anything business-related every Friday at 12.30pm for 45 minutes.

Come along to hear from both experts and a mix of local business people in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Join us here Fridays at 12.30pm for a 45 minute session.

3

Shop Local Business Directory www.together.startuptablelands.org We want to help Tablelanders to shop local from the safety of their home - and that means helping local businesses be promoted online.

We’ve launched a free directory of local businesses who are still operating through COVID-19. Jump on to www.together. startuptablelands.org to support local businesses.

If you are a local business, make sure you register for this FREE directory to promote your products and services!

The more we can all support small local businesses the better off the whole community will be. From special offers to business-of-the-week, this is an unmissable local resource to support our community during COVID-19.

We want to hear from you: head over to our Facebook page and let us know what you want to see added to this community resource www.facebook.com/startuptablelands

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P: 4091 4395

THE RESTAURANT WILL RE-OPEN ONCE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS CLEARED.

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ExprEss kids FLOWER mAZE

Colour by Number Hidden picture colour by number for children to test their creativity in colouring as well as their knowledge in numbers and colours. Use the guide to colour in the below picture.

penguin 1. WHITE 2. BLACK 3. ORANGE 4. BLUE 5. LIGHT BLUE

PEANUTBUTTER BITES 10 mins preparation ● 0 mins cooking ● makes 24 balls

Ingredients ▶ 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter ▶ 1/4 cup honey ▶ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ▶ 1/3 cup milk powder ▶ 1/3 cup rolled oats ▶ 2 tablespoons milk arrowroot crumbs

Method 1. In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey and vanilla.

2. Stir in the milk powder, oats and milk arrowroot crumbs.

3. Shape into 1 inch balls.

4. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Enjoy!

We would love getting happy snaps of your kids enjoying our new kids page, email a photo to: admin@thexpressnewspaper.com.au or share them to Facebook and tag us @ The Express Newspaper.

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PROPERTY

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

NOW: Amaroo Estate in 2020.

Amaroo – the place to live A look back over the years. Established in 2006, Amaroo Estate has grown to become the premier residential estate in Mareeba.

THE family-friendly residential estate of Amaroo is the place to live.

Located in the eastern growth corridor on the Cairns side of Mareeba – situated only minutes from the Mareeba CBD – hundreds of families call Amaroo home.

Amaroo came to life in 2006. 14 years on, nine stages have been developed with its tenth stage now selling.

Wide streets, curb and channelling and underground power, are just some of the attributes that make Amaroo so popular. A strong emphasis is also focused on the community, parks and gardens and landscaping, all of which is contributing to the beautification of Mareeba.

Developed and constructed by a long-established, local family who are passionate in exceeding expectations,

Amaroo offers quality residential land for sale in attractive, secure surroundings.

Amaroo’s latest exciting development – Bundanoon On The Barron – is now selling. This new development compliments the Dandaloo and Moondani and Allara developments as part of stage 10.

The new development features exclusive small acreage lots featuring river frontage nestled in private natural bushland, situated close to town, all with town water, sewerage and underground power.

A selection of house sites at Amaroo Estate are now ready to inspect, purchase and build on.

For more information visit www.amarooestate.com.au or call Deb anytime on 0409 321 000.

A great place to do business AMAROO Estate is more than residential living, it is a place to live, play and do business. The Amaroo Village business precinct vision came to life in 2015 when it welcomed Amaroo Medical to the family.

Five years on and now Amaroo Medical Pharmacy and QML Pathology, have also opened business services within the precinct.

The contemporary and sophisticated design was constructed with easy access in mind as the whole complex is on one level, with no steps. All facilities are wheelchair friendly, seating, shade trees and landscaping compliment the attractive surroundings.

The vision for the further stages of the business precinct include an array of allied health professionals to compliment the existing health service providers.

Future vision also includes a local marketplace, supplying convenient groceries, fresh local produce and deli items to the community. All aimed at providing comfort, care and convenience to the residents and visitors of Amaroo.

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OPEN: The Amaroo Village Business Precinct continues to grow with two new businesses opening earlier this year.

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We are your local property experts When it comes time to sell your property there are always a lot of questions. It’s a big decision, we understand that. Having a trustworthy, experienced agency on your team can ensure you achieve the best results – for you.

Award Winning Agency

We might have changed the way we did We are proud of our Credentials and we things, but we didn’t stop. are proud to call ourselves the local prop- We have maintained great results and reerty experts. main the leaders in our region with most We started our business at the end of 2014 number of properties SOLD in the last with a genuine desire to help people, be six months. innovative, think big and to deliver excepLet’s be clear about this.

Is now the right time to sell? tional levels of customer service.

From the moment you decide to SELL, The simple answer is YES. your commitment is an investment. You in- Our goal was to “do it better and bring There are lots of active buyers in the marvest your time, your money and your trust. about a new standard in real estate”.

Our commitment is equal to yours.

We have dedicated and committed our- ket, and in fact, there is a bit of a shortage in properties for sale.

We are an Award Winning Agency and selves to providing property services to the local community which are based on: As we all know, our region wasn’t as imhave sold more properties* in Mareeba pacted by the virus as compared to the in the last six months than any other real • Honest and ethical dealings with all stakeholders; capital cities, and our real estate market is estate agency in our area. no different.

Being appointed with the task of selling • Great communication throughout the sales and purchase process; Our business has experienced record sales your home is not something we take lightnumbers in the first quarter of the year, • Being innovative and staying ahead of ly. market trends; and after a couple weeks of uncertainty From the moment you start thinking about in early April due to the lockdowns, since • Working hard to achieve our client’s selling your property you will have a lot of Easter it seems the market is continuing to property goals; questions you’ll want answers to, and the show similar activity. answers you receive must – first and fore- • Supporting our local community as Has our local market changed? much as possible through donations most – be honest and applicable to what and sponsorships. is happening in our local market.

Yes it has.

Choosing the right Agent

We are proud of our Credentials

The process of selling a property often comes with high emotions and choosing an Agent who can guide you through the sometimes ‘roller coaster’ effect is integral to achieving a great result.

We have been recognised as the Agency of the Year, Agent of the Year and Most Recommended Agent in our region every year since we opened in 2015, by Australia’s number one real estate ratings and statistics website Rate My Agent.

At the end of the day your choice should be a considered one as it will impact the results.

The Agent you choose will possess the experience and skillset to listen to your needs and negotiate the best price.

Fewer properties on the market means less competition for sellers, and more competition for buyers.

So what’s next?

We encourage everyone to dismiss the idle gossip and any bad news stories promoted by the national media about what is happening in the property market in the capital cities.

Get the property facts as they apply to our local market from our experienced and trusted Agents.

Call us today and let’s have a conversation about getting your property on the market with this great opportunity that’s in front of us!

Vince Costas

Remo Esposito

Because of this, buyers are not afraid to 0419 926 691 0401 969 473 act, because they are noticing that if they vince@crmareeba.com remo@crmareeba.com don’t, they may miss out on the house they CENTRAL REALTY MAREEBA While our market has changed, our busi- are looking at.

159 BYRNES STREET ness has only improved!

Also, buyers are now more aware of the MAREEBA QLD 4880 The restrictions on real estate agents cre- borrowing criteria that is applicable to ated some interesting challenges for us them, and they are getting ready with their Phone: 4092 2232 as a business, but they also created some finances sooner, so they are ready to make Web: www.crmareeba.com amazing opportunities. an offer sooner.

IS OUR LOCAL PROPERTY MARKET CHANGING? CALL US TO FIND OUT *Source: www.realestate.com.au

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PROPERTY

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

Acreage with horse setup on Cairns side

OPEN HOME BRING the family, bring the horses to this 5 acre property located on the Cairns side of Mareeba.

Everything a horse-loving family needs is ready and waiting from fencing, tack shed and three covered open stables to a three bedroom home and 3-bay shed with lockable storage and carport.

There's room on this property to spread out ... the concrete constructed home sits neatly at the front of the block and has three good sized bedrooms and a family bathroom with separate toilet.

The family space is all open plan with a good sized kitchen complete with breakfast bar and walk in pantry.

The easterly facing rear covered patio has room for outdoor dining, BBQ area overlooking the whole of the property.

• 3 bedrooms all with built ins, 1 bathroom • Built-ins in all bedrooms • Open plan kitchen/dining/ living space • Kitchen has breakfast bar and walk in pantry • Linen cupboard and Internal laundry with extra storage

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• 3 sheds including a garden shed • 3 covered open horse stables • Fenced paddocks • Kids playground • Bore water/ two rainwater tanks If you're looking to have Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

the family and the horses altogether this is a property you must inspect.

Call exclusive agent Vince Costas at Central Realty Mareeba to arrange a private inspection today on 0419 926 691.

139 Emerald Heights Road, MAREEBA $480,000 EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM - 11.00AM 21 Lannoy Street, Mareeba

• 3 BEDROOM M/BLOCK + PRIVATE GARDEN SURROUNDS • FULLY TILED + S/SCREENS, BLINDS, BUILT-INS & A/C • 1 BAY SHED + GARDEN SHED ON 1626M2 CORNER BLOCK

PRICE: $310,000 NEG JOE: 0417 700 468

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PROPERTY

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Income generating – 5 x unit complex

Is there a better investment in Mareeba?

EVERY now and then an amazing opportunity presents itself, this complex of 5 x 2 bedroom units, is no exception and one not to be missed!

On five separate titles but with no body corporate, this is a rare opportunity to secure a complex of five individual units to collect rent from now but with the option of selling separately in the future.

Each unit has been constructed from solid masonry block inside and out, featuring two large bedrooms and a bathroom. The kitchen is separate from the living and each unit has its own internal laundry.

The current owners have enjoyed a low vacancy rate over the years because of the close proximity to schools and the convenience of the Mareeba town centre.

Current rents are $225 per week per unit but there is potential to renovate and improve the rent income considerably.

I don't think there is a better investment in Mareeba Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

on the market.

A property where your income is spread through five separate rents and when one unit is in between tenants, the property still produces an income from four other rentals.

Contact exclusive agent John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407 690 961 to arrange an inspection today.

Walsh St, MAREEBA $875,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

Outstanding custom built home on acreage THIS outstanding custombuilt “Shane Smith” sandstone block home is a stunning, private sanctuary.

Your very own retreat with tropical gardens and privacy assured, positioned on 5 acres only five minutes from Mareeba town centre.

The home offers a sophisticated fusion of light and space with multiple living areas all overlooking the landscaped gardens to create a true indoor/outdoor living space. Make no mistake; this home is unlike any other on the market in Mareeba today.

Quality features include: • Enticing floor plan consisting of a generous open plan living area that incorporates the lounge, dining room and kitchen and boasts 2.7m high ceilings throughout • Fully tiled and air-conditioned and complemented with feature niches and timber accents throughout • Superb modern kitchen incorporating Smeg stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher, gas cooktop and

integrated microwave as well as electric press touch opening drawers and servery from the kitchen to the verandah • Stunning lounge and dining area with floor to ceiling glass doors opening onto the outdoor entertainment area custom designed to bring the outside in • 3 generous bedrooms with built-ins and direct access to the verandah – Master with sizeable built-in and ensuite, 4th bedroom/rumpus with built-in hutch • Ample storage and linen cupboards throughout • Huge covered outdoor entertainment area with UV protected translucent iron • Generous laundry with built-in cupboards and bench space • 6m x 9m powered shed with roller door access plus Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

3m lean-to, generator outlet and enclosed bathroom and toilet area with separate septic system • 3 Rainwater tanks - connected to all taps, basins and dishwasher • Bore water connection to Hot water system, toilet and shower • Irrigated 5 acre allotment beautifully landscaped with a variety of native timber trees and ornamentals • Bitumen driveway This home represents a lifestyle opportunity of unsurpassed quality and absolute sophistication.

INSPECTIONS AVAILABLE BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT

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

27 Shaban Close, MAREEBA $560,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

40 ACRES - 2 HOUSES - RIVER FRONTAGE • 10 minutes (approx) to Mareeba township • Beautiful 3 bedroom pole home main residence • Near new 2 bedroom cottage rented @ $320 per week • 5kW Euro Solar panel system • Large powered shed - tractor and implements included • Permanent water supply - Barron River riparian rights • Electric and solar pump set up for water collection

BEAUTIFUL HOME, HUGE SHED, PRIVATE SETTING • Private 5 acres ideal for animals or hobby farm • Well cared for spacious 3 bedroom block home • Ensuite bathroom in master bedroom • Evaporative air cooling system throughout • Large 17m x 7m shed with power • Solar panel power system • Double garage with direct access into home Price: $585,000 Neg Contact Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

• Cattle yards with loading ramp • Fenced paddocks with watering troughs • Established gardens and a variety of fruit trees • Impressive BBQ area and raised veggie beds • Dome shape chook pen and fantastic treehouse • 300+ (approx) African Mahogany tree plantation • Old brick tobacco barns potential art studio or B&B PRICE: $695,000 Neg

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ExprEsso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes

Aries



March 21 to Apr 20

You will take on too much if you aren’t careful. Stick to basics. Be quiet about your intentions or ideas that might bring added cash.

They will not have the patience to wait for you to complete things that they’ve asked you to do.

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

You mustn’t give too much to your children. You may want to have a heart-to-heart talk with a close and trusted friend. Try to be there for someone if they need assistance.

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Try to be as mellow as possible.

Minor accidents could occur if you don’t take precautions. Your high energy must be directed into productive goals, or frustrations will occur.

Cancer

Wednesday 20th

Thursday 21st

Friday 22nd

Saturday 23rd

Sunday 24th

Tide Times 0141 1.25 0737 2.48 1351 0.82 2019 2.61

Tide Times 0208 1.29 0754 2.40 1413 0.79 2045 2.66

Tide Times 0235 1.32 0811 2.32 1435 0.77 2112 2.70

Tide Times 0305 1.37 0832 2.24 1501 0.77 2143 2.70

Tide Times 0339 1.43 0855 2.14 1531 0.81 2217 2.67

A passionate encounter with your mate should help alleviate that pent-up energy. You may want to take a trip; however, before you do, make sure that your car is serviced properly. Opportunities to get ahead are evident.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Max 25o Min 19o

CREAMY LEMON SQUARES

Max 22o Min 15o

Max 24o Min 13o

Monday 25th

Tuesday 26th

Tide Times 0418 1.51 0924 2.02 1604 0.88 2258 2.60

Tide Times 0506 1.60 0958 1.89 1643 0.99 2352 2.52

Max 24o Min 17o

sudoku

Max 24o Min 18o

Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

30 mins preparation ● 45 mins cooking ● serves 12

Method

Ingredients CRUST

TO MAKE THE CRUST

▶ 4 tbls butter, melted ▶ 1&1/2 cup milk arrowroot crumbs ▶ 1/4 cup sugar

1. Preheat oven to 180C degrees.

2. Brush a square baking dish with melted butter.

3. Crush milk arrowroot biscuits 4. Then add in sugar and butter and blend to mix. Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.

5. Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 12 minutes.

6. Cool crust, 30 minutes.

FILLING ▶ 2 large egg yolks ▶ 1 can sweetened condensed milk ▶ 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

June 22 to July 22

Sudden changes of heart may cause disruptions in your domestic scene. You will be well looked upon due to your compassionate and giving nature.

July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

Max 26o Min 19o

Max 26o Min 20o

Take a break!

TO MAKE THE FILLING 7. In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and condensed milk.

8. Add lemon juice; whisk until smooth.

9. Pour filling into cooled crust; carefully spread to edges.

10. Bake until set, about 15 minutes.

11. Cool in pan on rack.

12. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

13. Serve with whipped cream.

WORD SEARCH PhoTo of

the week

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Visit those less fortunate than your self; be sure to help them with their personal problems.

You should be able to make major career gains if you plan your intentions carefully.

Avoid overloading your plate.

You may find that lectures or travel will be highly successful.

Be sure to look into travel opportunities that will provide you with mental stimulation.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Do not let in-laws upset you. Be cautious while traveling; minor accidents are evident. You have to let go of your past if you wish to get out of any sentimental mood that might be hanging over your head. Overexertion will be your worst enemy.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Be prepared to neutralize any threats. Talk to an older, established individual about your present situation. You will be able to communicate well this month.

Capricorn

Assistant Cement

Gums

Nurse

Smile

Baby

Crown

Health

Office

Sugar

Bands

Decay

Implant

Open

Teeth

Bite

Dentist

Jay

Plaque

White

Brush

Drill

Local

Pulp

Canine

Gold

Molar

Root

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Be sure to question any detail that you feel could leave you in a precarious position at a later date. Look to a close friend for advice. Listen, but don’t make any rash decisions. Control your emotions this week.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Children may be difficult to handle. Plan your day carefully. You can make money if you work on personal investments. You could have trouble persuading others to accept your ideas and opinions.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20

You may want to make changes that will turn your entertainment room into a real family affair. You need to be sure that you aren’t in your present relationship because it is convenient.

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DIRECTORY F Floor Coverings G General Engineering Graphic Design

Childcare Cleaning D Dental E Electrical

AIR CONDITIONING

H Hardware I Irrigation I.T M

CHILDCARE

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ChurCh NotiCe

Luigi Falvo 01.08.1914 ~ 18.02.1982

Teresa Falvo

30.11.1922 ~ 25.05.2013 Silent thought of times together, hold memories that will last forever.

Time unfolds another year, but memories keep you ever near.

A little tribute small and tender, just to say will still remember.

Forever in our hearts, Ida and Domenic, Bett y and Jack, Michael and Rita, and families.



In Loving Memory Of Our Father & Mother



Peter and Franca and Families.

Robert (Rob) Calgaro 06/07/1965 - 21/05/2016 Four years ago you grew your Angel wings, Rest peacefully in God’s loving embrace.

Forever in our hearts, Anita, Neil, Family and Friends.

PositioN VaCaNt

The family of the late Antonio Cocuzza would like to thank all those who comforted us, sent flowers, cards, phone calls and Facebook messages. Many thanks to all the doctors and nursing staff for the care and compassion shown during Dad’s care over the years. Thanks also to Guilfoyle Mareeba Funeral Services.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.



iN MeMoriaM

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In accordance with current social distancing restrictions, persons interested in attending the PRESBYTERIAN worship time this Sunday are encouraged to conduct private worship at home, using materials that can be supplied.

thaNks

THANK YOU The family of Kenny Roos would sincerely like to thank each and every person who has taken time to pass on condolences to us all, the huge amount of flowers, cards, phone calls, visits, Facebook messages, stories and sayings and events with Kenny (Dad - Fa Fa or Ha Ha). The verbal messages of care and support has touched us all and has been almost overwhelming.

We as a family truly appreciate the effort everyone has made to remind us just how many lives Kenny touched, as a friend, a workmate, a horse lover, and family member.

For the wonderful care and attention given to Kenny in the past and in his final days by Ambulance Bearers - the amazing Doctors and Nurses on the East Ward at Mareeba Hospital, a huge thank you to all.

From Nita, Denise, Gail, Stanley & families.

Again thank you to everyone.

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CLEANING POSITIONS We currently have 3x permanent cleaning positions to be advertised at Mareeba State School. The successful applicant needs to be self-motivated, flexible, able to work in a team and highly skilled in cleaning.

The positions are: • 1x 38 hours per week • 1x 33.25 hours per week • 1x 15 hours per week Accrued Days off (ADO) arrangements also exist to access school holidays. Please pick up a pack for the hours you would be applying for (If applying for all 3 positions, please ensure you let front office know).

The successful applicant must make application for, and be able to obtain, a suitability card from the Commission for Children and Young People, and, may be subject to a probationary period. The initial cost for the Suitability Card is to be met by the applicant. The successful applicant will also undergo a criminal history check.

How to apply for the Position An Application Package is available from Mareeba State School or by email. Application packages will not be faxed or posted out. Interested applicants are required to submit a brief resume including: • Contact details for 2 referees • A maximum 1 page written response addressing all the key criteria and responsibilities as listed under “HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED” in the Role Description.

• Provide documentary evidence of Australian Birth Certificate OR evidence of Australian residency/ work visa required.

Applications are to be addressed to: Business Manager, Mareeba State School PO Box 1112, Mareeba QLD 4883 Closing date: Applications close Wednesday 27th May, 2020 @ 3.30pm.

Viliana Giagnori

Forever in our hearts.

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SPORT

Communtiy sports hopeful to return WITH COVID-19 restrictions easing across Queensland, the stranglehold it had on local community sporting groups is finally being loosened.

Several sporting communities and clubs are going to be allowed to resume some activities under restrictions, but they must follow the rules and regulations set out by the Australian Government and Queensland Health.

Sporting clubs will be allowed to start their seasons after the stage 2 restrictions are lifted by the Queensland Government, which are still currently in place and are planned to be lifted in June.

FNQ Football Zone Administrator Alex Srhoj has stated that the local football season will kick off following the advice handed down by the Queensland Government and Queensland Health.

“Everything is so fluid, the restrictions could change next week,” he said.

“The good thing is we are getting back to a sense of normalcy soon.

“The negative is all behind us

so we can focus on the positive and get back to playing sooner rather than later,” Mr Srhoj said.

Eager players can still train on their off time as long as they follow the rules and restrictions already in place.

The Mareeba Bowls Club remains open to members who want to train and use the green, however it is limited to 10 people and they must bring their own bowls.

Both the shooting and archery clubs in Mareeba are sitting with their hands tied at the moment, waiting on word from their governing organisations on what they can and cannot do.

Jeffrey Green the Tableland Company of Archers Secretary, is optimistic about what will happen after the restrictions are lifted.

“I would like to think people will come back to life,” he said.

“A lot of people who may have put off getting involved in a sporting group will jump at the chance to get out of the house and be involved.”

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: Sports across the region are speculated to return after stage 2 restrictions are lifted by the Queensland Government.

Pictured is FNQ Football Zone Administrator, Alex Srhoj.

RESULTS•RESULTS•RESULTS •RESULTS•RESULTS

MAREEBA RIFLE CLUB The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a 2 X 900yd comp. on Sunday the 17th May 2020. The conditions weren’t too bad, but I think some of us have forgotten the basics, maybe better luck next week. We would like to welcome Arthur Simpson back to shooting after a break of nearly a year.. The Mareeba Rifle Club has produced suitable documentation to allow us to safely carry out club shoot-

ing, with no more than 10 competitors allowed at any one time. Shooters other than the regulars wanting to shoot are advised to contact the Club President (Dudley Ford) to ensure we can accommodate any extra numbers. F Open: T. Salmon (Mareeba): (10/11): 58.4; 60.6 – 122.10. F Std: A. Simpson (Mareeba): (10/11): 56.4; 61.1 – 117.5. TR: F. Chester (Mareeba): (10/15): 50.5; 71.4 –

121.9. M. Beecham (Mareeba): (10/15): 46.3; 74.6 – 121.9 D. Ford (Mareeba):(10/15): 46.2; 73.6 – 119.8. Next Sunday 22 nd May 2020 the Club will be shooting a double 500yd. comp. as the Mossman Prize meeting has been cancelled.

ATHERTON RIFLE CLUB Shooting Results from Atherton Rifle Club on Sunday 17th May at 1000 yards on an overcast

day with showers and changing winds. Target Rifle: Gary Moss 89.4. Field Rifle: Daryl Thurston 95, Kahlid Kochi n73.

“FR” Open: John Todd 98.3. “F” Standard Martin Donohoe 111.2, Richard Butt 109.2, Peter White 107.2, Gordon Robertson 96.2.

Next shoot at Atherton will be Sunday 24th May at 800 yards 8.30 AM start. 10 only competitors allowed with covid -19 restrictions, ring Richard for book-

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MAREEBA GOLF CLUB Upcoming events Monday & Friday special $ 15 for 9 or 18 Holes with exceptions of public holidays. Thursday 22th May: Sporters 9 Hole Stableford, Saturday 23rd May: 18 Hole Red Tee Stableford, Sunday 24th May: 18 Hole Stableford.

Mareeba Golf Club Competition Results: Thursday 12th May:

Sporters 9 Hole Stableford Winner: Owen Harvey (22), Runner up: Tim Lambert (20).

Saturday 16th May: 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Tim Lambert (37), Runner up: Alex Hodi (36 C/B). Run down: Ken Flood (36), Greg Broesder (35), Anne Lavers (35). Sunday 17th May: 18 Hole Stableford Winner: Steven Harnischfeger (41), Runner up: Gavin Smith (39) and Run down: Grant Cupitt (37).

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