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Fuel price gouging on the Tablelands

AS a consequence of the COVID-19 crisis, the price of oil around the world has dropped and the flow on effect should have seen a drop in the price of petrol across Queensland.

Some retailers in Cairns are selling fuel for less than 99 cents per litre, while some stations in Brisbane are down to 81 cents per litre.

The average price for fuel in Mareeba and Atherton is still around $1.23 per litre.

Lauren Ritchie, Manager of Internal and External Communications for RACQ said there are several reasons why the Tablelands hasn’t seen cheap fuel yet.

“There is no price cycle in Far North Queensland where fuel prices go up and down,in the Far North fuel prices are pretty static,” she said.

“Another reason is retailers are price gouging, especially in areas where there isn’t a lot of local competition and they have a monopoly.

“Retailers are price gouging rural and country areas and not playing ball by passing on the discounts.”

Ms Ritchie says there is some good news on the horizon “we do expect fuel prices to keep dropping over the coming weeks.”

Hill MP Shane Knuth said it’s unacceptable that Tablelands residents are being charged so much more than Cairns and South East Queensland residents for the same fuel.

“Oil suppliers are now virtually giving their oil away as oil prices plummeted below US $0 from an oversupply due to COVID-19,” he said.

“In response, Brisbane's regular unleaded has dropped to 89.3 cents per litre with some reports of less than 80 cents.

“But in the Far North, we are still being ripped off with some fuel companies charging up to 130.0 cents per litre.”

Mr Knuth also said that in the past when oil prices have risen, “within a split second bowser prices skyrocket, so you would expect, as oil prices plummet, fuel prices would drop instantly at the bowser.”

“I have written to the ACCC to investigate, but we are still waiting with bated breath.”

The Quokka family at Kuranda Koala Gardens will receive help during COVID-19.

Animals not forgotten WITH tourism being one of the hardest industries hit by COVID-19, the Federal Government has announced a $94.6 million package to support zoos, wildlife parks, sanctuaries and aquariums.

Tourism Minister Simon Birmingham said it was crucial that zoos and aquariums survived the crisis to help the tourism industry recover once restrictions were lifted.

He announced more than 100 exhibiting zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums could apply for a share of $94.6 million to help pay for costs such as food, veterinary bills and power and water needed for animal enclosures.

“We know our world-class zoos and aquariums are major

tourism drawcards for many of our major cities and regional centres across Australia, with over 20 million visitors walking through the gates each year,” Senator Birmingham said.

“We also shouldn't underestimate the huge positive flow-on effects our zoos and aquariums provide to our economy. They bring thousands of visitors into communities who then spend millions of dollars visiting other attractions, sleeping in our hotels and dining in our restaurants.”

Nicola Craddock, Executive Director at the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) said the funds are urgently needed for animal welfare.

“The support announced by the Government shows recog-

nition of the importance of our zoos and aquariums, as businesses that contribute to conservation, community, education and tourism, and that maintaining our Australian standards for animal welfare, even during difficult times, is essential,”she said.

“Funds from the support package will go towards the costs associated with caring for exotic and native wildlife.

“The support will help accredited zoos and wildlife parks to continue their crucial role in conservation, including their work helping native wildlife to recover from a devastating bushfire season,” said Ms Craddock.

“Thanks to the announcement, we are more optimistic for

zoos and aquariums to weather the storm, continue a high level of care for their animals and be there for our communities out the other side.”

Angela Freeman, Group Director of Sales and Marketing for Wildlife Tropical North Queensland, who owns and operates Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures, Kuranda Koala Gardens and Birdworld said it’s too early to know if this will help their local attractions in the long term.

“We still don’t know the finer details and what the government’s conditions are,” she said.

“It’s not going to be a miracle cure for us, but it will help with food costs and animal welfare.”

COVID-19 update PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has said that Australians have been so successful flattening the coronavirus curve they have earned an “early mark” and restrictions could start to be eased next week.

The Prime Minister said the National Cabinet had agreed to consider easing strict shut down measures from May 8 – a week earlier than was originally planned – and said that National Cabinet hasn't been considering additional restrictions for some weeks.

The PM also hinted that we could see kids out on the sporting field sooner rather than later saying, a series of

principles have been created to determine how sport will be able to start back up in a staged recommencement. The Prime Minister also said these principles will be discussed next week and that community-level sport may not be completely synchronised with elite sport.

The PM also says that the Downloading of the COVIDSafe app could be the solution to freeing up a lot of restrictions.

“The degree to which we can confidently ease restrictions depends on how (many people) download the COVIDSafe app.” The PM said.

“We don't want to have to

go back, to respond to an outbreak that gets out of control.

“The question that remains uncertain is the degree to which we can get the COVIDSafe app downloaded.

“Moving forward, hand washing will remain incredibly important, as will putting your own health first, and downloading the COVIDSafe app.”

Chief Medical Officer, Professor Murphy said we can expect many social-distancing measures to remain in the aftermath of the pandemic.

“There will continue to be limits on people in rooms, but wherever you go, however you interact, you'll need to

practise social-distancing,” he said.

“I think we'll all be washing our hands how we have been for the rest of our lives.”

Currently Cairns and the Hinterlands has 4 active cases with 29 recovered cases.

In Queensland there are 53 active cases, 976 recovered cases and six deaths.

A total of 115,598 tests for COVID-19 have been undertaken in Queensland, with 1,990 tests undertaken to date.

The most up-to-date reliable information is available on the Queensland Health website at www.health.qld. gov.au/coronavirus

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Local businesses left out in the cold WITH roadworks currently taking place around Mareeba, residents could be mistaken for thinking that there would be a natural flow-on effect for local business owners.

For Bob Neate, owner of Mareeba Hire, he was hoping for that exact thing. Instead, he claims that Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has procured their equipment from Cairns.

He said there was no tender process and that nobody rang him to procure equipment locally.

“All the lighting towers and electronic signs at the Byrnes Street intersection have all come from Cairns,” he said.

“I’ve been here for 33 years, supporting the local economy and my equipment is all up to scratch.”

At Chillagoe and Mt Carbine, Queensland Police have set up roadblocks to stop nonessential travel to the cape, and Mr Neate said the equipment at those roadblocks was also sourced from Cairns and Townsville.

“These have been sourced from large multinational companies who have no offices on the Tablelands,” he said.

“Whereas my business and the other hire place in Atherton are the only two privately owned hire companies in Far North Queensland.

“I haven’t received a phone call from anyone. I thought during the current crisis if equipment was required in an area, it would be sourced from the local area.”

Mr Neate also claims that the portable toilets in Mt Carbine are being serviced by a company in Townsville for the Army.

“They come up every Thursday from Townsville and service the toilets, then they stay the night and then drive back the next day,” he said.

“It’s a waste of government money – they could have got toilets locally and kept the money local.

“Wouldn’t it make more sense to hire a local company and get it done cheaper?”

Mareeba Hire has four electronic vehicle messaging boards and in a show of local support for the community, Bob has placed them around Mareeba flashing COVID-19 warnings and advice.

“I’ve got them out there in my yard, doing nothing so I thought I would support my local community who supports me with COVID-19 messaging,” he said.

Mr Neate got permission from the Mareeba Shire Council to place the warning signs around the community at no charge to the council.

In response to enquiries from The Express, a spokesperson from Transport and Main Roads said, “In the interest of transparency and to ensure best value for money, we engage suppliers through a strict procurement process in accordance with whole-of-government guidelines,” “These guidelines include the option for government to use a supplier listed in one of its

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT: Bob Neate with one of his COVID-19 warning signs he has placed around Mareeba.

existing whole-of-government standing offer arrangements (SOAs).

“These arrangements have been established with preferred suppliers to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

“In response to the urgency of the COVID-19 checkpoints, RoadTek sourced a suitable supplier through the statewide SOAs. “This ensured the checkpoint could be equipped and operational as quickly as possible.

“Through the SOA, TMR has engaged five local Mareebabased businesses to assist in upgrading the intersection of Byrnes Street and Rankine Street.”

The Express also made enquires with Queensland Police (QPS) regarding equipment sourced for the roadblocks and a spokesperson wrote that:

“The Queensland Police Service (QPS) recognises the preference to support local businesses during these tough economic times and sourcing equipment locally remains our priority where possible.

“Due to the urgency of establishing equipment at the vehicle check points, a tender process could not be completed in this instance.

“Police have attempted to source equipment locally, either through contributions from local council, SES and DTMR, or local businesses in the first instance.

“The QPS has also utilised the services of local accommodation and food providers where possible. However, where it was not possible, some goods and services have been arranged from larger centres.”

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“We are looking at a few long-term strategies including trying to get some federal funding through some local groups and organisations.

“We are hoping to get some post COVID-19 funding for the region and get people working again.

“We are planning on coming out of this as strong as possible from a social welfare and economic point of view and to look at some sort of recovery process for the Mareeba Shire.”

After the meeting Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin said she was happy with how the meeting went .

“Mareeba Shire Council is delighted to partner with the Chamber to lead the COVID taskforce,” she said.

“The meeting was very productive, and it was great to hear all the good work that various stakeholders are doing to assist the community during the pandemic.

“We hope to capitalise on their efforts, and by coordinating our work, we will hopefully be able to minimise the impacts the virus is having on our economy and our community as a whole.”

If residents want to get involved, or have any suggestions about recovery for the region, you can email the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce or message via their Facebook page.

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ON Friday several tiers of government, as well as the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, came together to form a Mareeba COVID-19 community taskforce.

At the meeting were representatives from FNQ Growers, Mareeba Shire Council, Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, local Police, Mareeba Hospital, Member for Cook Cynthia Lui, the PCYC, Mulungu Aboriginal Primary Health Care and general practices, the local Ambulance service and other business and community leaders.

Mareeba Chamber of Commerce President, Joe Moro said the meeting was about looking at ideas on how the Mareeba Shire can recover post COVID-19.

“The Chamber and the Council decided to bring together some of the key community groups to talk about the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, but also on social wellbeing,” Mr Moro said.

“The Chamber had already started the process with the ‘stay local, shop local, support local’ campaign.

“Council is also going to bring forward a few projects to help with the recovery process.”

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HELPING BUSINESS: Startup Tablelands has launched three new initiatives to help people and businesses thrive. Pictured is Tablelands Business Hub Coordinator Jan Hannam and Co-Chair of Startup Tablelands Christine Doan.

New initiatives launched to help businesses

STARTUP Tablelands has launched three new initiatives to better help people who are struggling with COVID-19 and to help Tableland businesses thrive.

Founded in 2014, Startup Tablelands has a focus on improving local businesses and their operations by providing learning opportunities in hard and soft skills and to help new and established enterprises and entrepreneurs to help them grow and thrive.

The three new initiatives that have been launched by Startup Tablelands are; A COVID-19 Business Lifeline which gives businesses an opportunity to receive advice on how to adapt and progress as a business in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Next is a Tablelands Online Business Directory, which connects residents to business that are still operating during COVID -19.

Lastly there is a COVID-19 Business Catch-up initiative

which connects businesses on a Friday video chat on Zoom, letting businesses share their stories, experiences and frustrations during COVID-19.

Co-Chairman of Startup Tablelands, Christine Doan encourages businesses to get involved in the new initiatives.

“We have restricted resources so we largely limit our COVID offerings to any small business on the Tablelands,” she said.

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positive response we have gotten from our three COVID initiatives.

“Personally I’m finding this so refreshing and positive; with so much bad news about we are hoping to offer some good news.”

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New TRC gets straight to work LAST weeks Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) meeting was the first ordinary meeting under the new council.

During the meeting, Mayor Rod Marti took the unusual step of putting forward a motion in the form of a Mayoral Minute.

Unlike other motions, a Mayoral Minute does not need to be seconded to be considered by Council.

According to the TRC, “A Mayoral Minute is a means by which the Mayor can bring an item of business to Council for consideration.

Once the Mayoral Minute is placed on the table, there can be discussion/debate on the Mayoral Minute and it is then put to the vote – with Council either supporting the

Mayoral Minute or voting it down.

Like all other Councillors, the Mayor can also ask for a matter to be considered by Council via a Notice of Motion or Business Without Notice, both requiring a seconder for the matter to be considered.”

The motion from Mayor Marti was to begin reducing costs and pulling back on expenditure.

This included placing a moratorium on recruitment, ordering an investigative report of corporate credit cards and freezing the TRC Enterprise Fund.

Mayor Rod Marti said that the trajectory of council had to change if it was to be sustainable and these were important

first steps.

“There’s a long way to go, but TRC must get its ship in order and the way ahead will be hard work,” he said.

‘We’ll closely measure every commitment and ascertain if it’s integral to supporting critical infrastructure.

“The recruitment moratorium means all new employees and contractors need to be approved by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and the Chief Executive Officer.

“The number of credit cards had skyrocketed and their use will now be reeledin while greater rigour would be brought to the relevant procurement policy.”

Mayor Rod Marti also asked for the freezing of the TRC Enterprise fund which

was established two years ago as a way to make extra revenue for council.

“The TRC Enterprise Fund was established with ratepayer money, however, it has continued to lose funds,” he said.

“The concept of the fund itself is reasonable, but it can’t continue to be a money pit, so we’ve pulled it up.”

An earlier item on the Councillor Remuneration Policy removed the provision of a Mayor’s vehicle and an equivalent cash entitlement in lieu of a vehicle.

“I have removed this provision as I feel it is an excessive provision for a Council of this size and the money saved would be better in general revenue,” said Mayor Marti.

THE Government’s Coronavirus tracing app has been downloaded much faster than originally forecasted.

The app was released at 6pm on Sunday, April 26 and by 10.30pm that night, 1 million Australians had downloaded it.

The Government has previously said 40 per cent of Australians – or 10 million people – need to take up the contacttracing app for it to be a success.

Scott Morrison said the Australian government’s Covidsafe tracking app won’t be mandatory to download and install, but that it could play a part in easing COVID-19 restrictions.

“The app is to help our health workers trace people who have been in contact with coronavirus will not be mandatory,” the PM said The app will ask for your name (or pseudonym), age range, postcode and phone number.

That information will be stored encrypted on a government server, and then passed on to state and territory health authorities in the event that someone you’ve been in contact with has tested positive.

Chief Medical Officer Professor Brendan Murphy said he would be using the app.

“No Australian should have any concerns about downloading this app,” he said.

“It is only for one purpose, to help contact tracing. If someone

becomes positive, that is all it is for and all that it will be used for.”

When you're close to someone else with the app, their app will record the date and time, your proximity and the duration of contact. If anyone using the app tests positive to COVID-19, they would be asked to download their encrypted contact log and send it to the Government, which will store it in a central server in Australia.

The information shared by the app will be stored on phones for 21 days and deleted after 22 days.  You can download and install the app from the Australian Apple App store or Google Play store, which you can also access from the government’s Covidsafe app page covidsafe. gov.au. For more information on the app go to www. health.gov.au/resources/ apps-and-tools/covidsafeapp

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Council seeks feedback on Tourism Kuranda levy AS part of the preparation and planning for the upcoming budget, Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) is reviewing all rates and charges including the Kuranda benefitted area special rate.

The special rate for the Kuranda benefitted area funds Tourism Kuranda, a dedicated destination marketing and promotion program specifically for Kuranda.

MSC Mayor Angela Toppin said Council is seeking feedback from business and property owners about the levy as part of the consultation process.

“Council thought it would be timely to engage with property owners contributing to Tourism Kuranda to decide if they wish to continue paying this levy,” Mayor Toppin said.

Council has written to the

owners of properties identified within the Kuranda benefitted area with two options.

“In normal circumstances, we would hold a meeting inviting all the stakeholders to discuss the pros and cons of the special rate, however due to the COVID-19 government restrictions on social gatherings, we are not able to do this.”

Council acknowledges the hard work and commitment of the Tourism Kuranda Advisory Committee.

“Tourism Kuranda has performed well and achieved its purpose to promote and market the Kuranda destination to attract visitors,” Mayor Toppin said.

“It plays a vital role in the promotion and economic development of Kuranda.”

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all funds raised through the special rate are spent on tourism marketing, and more specifically on implementing the Tourism Kuranda program with strategic advice from the Tourism Kuranda Advisory Committee.

“If this special rate ceases, Tourism Kuranda will no longer exist,” Mayor Toppin said.

“Tourism operators and business will then be responsible for making their own marketing arrangements as Council will not be spending any funds on the specific marketing of Kuranda as a destination.

“So please give this matter serious consideration before making your decision.”

A simple majority of ballots returned will form the basis of Council’s decision.

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Local roadworks go up a gear UPGRADE: The Kennedy Highway between Mareeba and Kuranda.

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A $45 million safety upgrade package is currently underway

on the Kennedy Highway between Kuranda and Mareeba.

The works are part of a $112 million program of safety works

being delivered across Queensland as part of the Targeted

Road Safety Program.

The upgrades include wide centreline treatment at various locations, audible tactile line marking, new guardrails and wire rope barriers and new overtaking lanes near Koah.

The first part of the roadworks between Rainforestation and Grievson Road started in mid-February.

According to the Member for Cook Cynthia Lui, “This project will support an average of 284 direct jobs over the life of the project at a time when they're most needed.”

“Construction is expected to be completed by December 2021, weather permitting.”

The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is also progressing on the $3.47 million project to upgrade the Byrnes and Rankin Street intersection.

The existing roundabout is currently being replaced by traffic lights, with the light poles going up last week.

Work started in February 2020 and is expected to be completed by end of May 2020.

Roads funding

LOCAL road maintenance in Cairns and Cape York has received a $912,315 boost under the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.

Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the Roads to Recovery funding would allow councils across the region to progress several high-priority projects.

“We want to see excavators and diggers in the ground right across region,” Mr Entsch said.

“Instructure is more important now due to the coronavirus crisis than ever before. “Enabling road infrastructure works to continue under strict social distancing measures is crucial to keeping the local economy moving during the coronavirus crisis.

“These important community projects mean more locals will stay in jobs and spend money in their local towns and businesses.”

Local Councils to receive funding included the Mareeba Shire, with Mayor Angela Toppin thanking the Federal Government for the cash injection.

“We are always appreciative of any funding we receive and this money will be used to add to the works we are doing on local roads across the Shire,” Mayor Toppin said.

Locals supporting locals

Robinson Civil Group from Wondecla treated their staff working on the Kennedy Highway upgrade with a smoko last friday, supplied by another local business.

ROBINSON Civil Group (RCG) has been toiling away at the Kennedy Highway roadworks for several weeks now, and CEO Caytlyn Mead thought to reward her staff with a smoko provided by a local café last Friday.

The Superstar Café in Atherton decided to offer their services after Robinson Civil Group from Wondecla put out a call for a local business to supply smoko for their hard working staff.

The staff have been in the

process of upgrading the Kennedy Highway to have double lanes in some places for better overtaking opportunities.

Mrs Mead said that she was very proud of her dedicated team of skilled staff and subcontractors and wanted to reward them for their hard work.

“Our staff does an excellent job in delivering a professional service, so as management we wanted to say thank you and let them know we appreciate them,” she said.

“COVID-19 has hit many

businesses hard and RCG wanted to take this opportunity to support a local business.

“We will continue to look for ways to support and thank our staff for all the amazing work they do.”

The Superstar Café may have gotten the job this time, but RCG is looking for another local business/catering service to continue to provide smoko next month and will continue to enlist more local businesses every month until the project is complete.

Business targeted on ANZAC Day

IN the early hours of ANZAC Day, when most people were getting ready to light up the dawn, five youths allegedly entered motorcycle shop, 2 Wheels ‘n’ Wear, on Byrnes Street and stole money, several motorbike helmets and three motorbikes.

Owner Aaron Jonsson said the crime problem in Mareeba was getting out of control.

“There have been nine breakins to four different motorcycle shops this year, it’s getting out of hand,” he said.

“Cynthia (Lui) held a round table meeting a few weeks ago at the council and nothing has been done since.

“It’s the same story all time, Police catch them they get a slap on the wrist and then they’re back on the streets committing

the same crimes.”

It’s believed that the youths were between the ages of 11 and 15-years and were charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, enter premise and trespassing.

Detective Senior Sergeant Brett Devine Said that.

“The business had good security measures in place but the quick actions of the informant in contacting Police led to the early arrest of the juveniles,” he said “Businesses are reminded that it is important to maintain good security of their premises and if possible to have alarms

Peta Salmon with the 2006 CR250 which was stolen on ANZAC Day. and/or working security cameras in place.

“A good quality CCTV system is a great tool to assist police in apprehending offenders quickly.”

Five youths have been charged with a number of property offences and are scheduled to attend the Childrens court.

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Buffalo farmer feels the effects AS most people drive past Mitch Humphries farm at Millaa Millaa they take a second look at his cows. That’s because his cows are buffalo and Mitch is the only buffalo dairy farmer on the Tablelands.

Mitch has been running his Australian Dairy Buffalo Company since 2000 and says the COVID-19 crisis has had a crushing effect on his business.

“It’s really tough at the moment; we are down 40 percent on production,” said Mitch.

After breeding buffalo cows for 20 years it was likely he would need to dispose of his herd.

“We can only go on so long pouring milk out and having

zero income – with all the costs associated with feeding the animals and running the dairy,” he said.

“I’ve had to go back to once a day milking which will affect my business for the next 18 months.”

Mitch said there are eight buffalo dairies in Australia and only two in Queensland.

“At the moment a buffalo dairy is not really sustainable,” he said.

“Farmers are being forced to either physically dump milk down the drain, or are giving milk away at unviable prices.

“Due to the high dependence on the restaurant trade, most orders have been massively re-

duced or stopped overnight.”

Mitch says one of the biggest hurdles is getting product to the consumers.

“Small boutique suppliers are trying to do home delivery or pickup services and they’re asking independent supermarkets to stock our product,” he said.

“Many decades of the dedicated breeding of buffalo suitable for milk production, and the farming skills associated with this, could end.

“Animals would be sold to be slaughtered at abattoirs and the loss of a large number of Australian jobs would occur at farm, cheese production, wholesale and retail levels.”

Mitch said there’s a few

things that consumers can do to help his farm and other buffalo dairies around Australia.

“We need the public to buy buffalo so that the supermarkets and other outlets will take our Australian grown and made buffalo products,” he said.

“Buy from pizza shops, delicatessens and gourmet food markets and if they don’t have it, ask them to stock it or use it in their take away products.

“Even a simple thing like ordering buffalo mozzarella on your pizza from buffalo milk produced in Australia, will help an Aussie farm, processor, wholesaler and retailer.

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Flowers spreading joy in isolation WITH people stuck at home and isolated from their friends and families, flowers have become a favourite and are delivering joy all across the region.

Florists across the Tablelands have seen a huge increase in flower sales with locals wanting to send flowers to those who need it and put a smile on their faces.

Love via flowers is making people happy, especially elderly residents who are unable to visit family or have family visit them.

By ordering flowers and gifts and having them delivered, people are able to spread love and joy to others from their own homes.

Deborah Boardman from

Love Them Flowers has seen a massive increase in sales and has been working nonstop for weeks.

“I’ve had people request flowers for their elderly neighbour who is having a tough time in isolation,” she said.

“Grandchildren sending their Grandmother flowers at the nursing home because they can’t go and see them.

“I was even doing up bouquets for Easter with little Easter eggs in them; in the three years I’ve been doing this, I have never had so many orders for Easter.”

Mrs Boardman said that she has even been doing personalised bouquets and gifts during this time, often venturing into

Deborah Boardman from Love Them Flowers has been working non-stop delivering flowers and gifts.

Millaa Millaa buffalo farmer Mitch Humphries is encouraging locals to #buybuffalo and keep the industry alive.

cheese and Nick’s Restaurant at Yungaburra also serves our cheese.”

Mitch has been a member of the Australian Buffalo Industry

Council for the past 12 years, having been a former Federal vice-president and is currently the organisation’s Queensland representative.

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ONLINE ENROLMENTS ARE NOW BEING TAKEN RESILIENT: Owner and operator of Rays Style Boutique Raylene Srhoj has had to adapt her business like many others during the COVID-19 pandemic and is currently offering virtual bra fittings for her clients.

IN this uniquely challenging environment, local businesses are proving how resilient they are.

Many, like lingerie fitter and supplier Raylene Srhoj, have had to adjust and rework a lot of their services to try and survive during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raylene owns and operates a lingerie service called Rays Style Boutique, selling Intimo lingerie out of her home in Mareeba and in recent months has had to adapt to doing online fitting services for her clients.

Clients call up and have a video conference with her as they discuss fittings sizes and bra

styles to get the perfect match.

Raylene has seen a decline in business, as have many other small business owners, but she is hopeful and continues to provide service to her customers.

“My business isn’t where it would normally be,” she said.

“I normally do six times what I am currently doing now.”

Although her business has dropped, Raylene has seen an increase in women buying normal, comfort over style bras.

“About 80 percent of my clients are looking for normal bras,” she said.

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jor increase in the purchasing of ‘Capsule Clothing’ that is easy to maintain and also looks quite professional.

People are now in isolation and are having meeting online for their jobs and don’t want to look tacky, the capsule clothing gives women a chance to still dress appropriate without sacrificing comfort for style.

“They can wear the clothing without having to iron it,” Raylene said.

“It’s a work from home wardrobe that is easy to maintain.”

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Green thumbs grow during COVID

GREEN THUMBS: Mareeba Garden Centre has seen a huge increase in vegetable seedling sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pictured is Mareeba Garden Centre’s Kathryn Murray and Marae Weigant.

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BACKYARD veggie gardens are making a comeback during COVID-19. With people wanting to grow their own fruit and vegetables, plant nurseries have bloomed in recent weeks.

The Mareeba Garden Centre has seen a huge increase in sales, especially vegetable plants, as locals are looking for something productive to pass their time in isolation.

According to Joy Paterson, owner of the Mareeba Garden Centre, vegetable plant sales have tripled in the past month.

“People are buying these sorts of products because they can’t leave their homes and are looking for something to do while stuck at home,” she said.

“People are now looking for a cleaner way to live by growing their own produce.

“It’s also good chance for children to learn how to grow their own food in their own gardens.”

Flourish Plants, which supplies nurseries like the Mareeba Garden Centre from

Rockhampton in the south, all the way to the Torres Strait in the north, have seen a huge increase in demand for vegetable seedlings.

Elaine Duncan, Director of Flourish Plants and President of the Nursery Garden Industry Queensland, has not only seen an increase in sales locally, but across Queensland.

“Across the entire industry there has been a huge increase of sales for not only vegetable seedlings, but other products as well,” she said.

“It’s about getting back to the basics, fully clean living and that is great to see.”

Across the nursery garden industry there has been an increase of sales for vegetable seedlings from 50 to 60 percent.

Mrs Duncan is glad to see people now taking charge in their gardens and starting to grow their own produce, which she believes will influence the next generation.

“Our kids are the future and what they learn now in their

own gardens, they will pass down and influence the future,” she said.

Vegetable seedlings are not the only things that will be flying off the shelves with Mother’s Day this Sunday.

People are looking for a way to express their love and gratitude and plants are sure to be a popular choice. Mareeba Garden Centre is preparing a plethora of plants, flowers and other garden accessories which could make a perfect gift.

For the first time ever and to coincide with their 30th anniversary, Mareeba Garden Centre is preparing to create Mareeba’s first ever ‘Floriade’.

The centre, off Anzac Avenue, will be turned into a celebration of colour and beauty this weekend with a massive range of plants set to transform the nursery like never before.

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Mareeba Community Centre is Mareeba’s local neighbourhood centre and we provide a variety of community support activities aimed at increasing the wellbeing of individuals, families and our whole community.

The Emergency Relief (ER) Program helps people to address immediate needs in a sustainable way, during times of financial crisis. Support may include financial assistance, information, advice and/or referral.

Community Support services include:

We currently have increased funding to assist community members directly affected by COVID-19.

• Information, advice and referral to other community services • Computers for public use with access • Printing, scanning and photocopying facilities • The Court Assist program, provided at the Mareeba Courthouse - support and advice to people awaiting court sessions • The Tax Help program which assists people with lodging their tax return • Access to free visiting legal services including NQ Women’s Legal Service and Cairns Community Legal Centre

The No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) enables community members living on a low income to access interest free loans of up to $1500. Loans can be used to purchase essential household items or services that improve quality of life such as medical procedures, computers, car repairs and registration. Loans do not cover food, rent, bills, cash or debts.

To be eligible applicants must:

• Free bread donated by Brumby’s once a week

• Have a Health Care Card / Pension Card or earn less that $45,000 a year after tax ($60,000 for couples or people with dependants)

• Social and educational wellbeing groups

• Have lived at their current or previous address for at least 3 months, and

• Events and resources to encourage community connections

• Be able to show capacity to repay the loan.

We expect, in the near future, to have increased capacity (ie, increased loan amount and expanded eligible purpose of loan) to assist community members directly affected by COVID-19.

The Secondary Family Support Program works with families to reduce harm or risk of harm to children and young people, to prevent crises or problems within families from arising or escalating and to stabilise or maintain family wellbeing.

The Intensive Family Support (IFS) Program works intensively with families who have multiple and/or complex needs that impact on their parenting, family functioning and children’s safety. The program provides information, skillstraining, advocacy, resources and other support services to assist families to improve the safety, health, education and wellbeing of their children.

The Family and Child Connect (FaCC) Program is a local, communitybased service that helps families to care for and protect their children at home, by connecting them to the right services at the right time.

We welcome enquiries from community members directly affected by COVID-19 who are requiring assistance to access services and resources.

Although the Centre is currently closed to the public, we continue to provide our usual services with initial contact via phone or email.

We hope to be able to re-open our doors soon.

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Free flu shot for at risk residents

FLU SHOT: Eligible residents are able to access a free flu vaccination after clinics were opened in both Atherton and Mareeba. Clinical Nurse, Janet Stonadge administers a flu shot.

WITH the flu season rapidly approaching and the very real threat of COVID-19 still affecting the country, at risk Tablelanders now have the chance to receive a free flu vaccination.

Immunisation clinics will be run in both Atherton and Mareeba over the coming weeks and are free for at risk locals.

People who are 65 years or older, pregnant women, children from six months to five years, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people six months and over, and all individuals ages six months and over with a medical condition predisposing them to severe influenza are eligible for the free flu shot.

The clinics will operate out of Essential Fitness in Mareeba and the Merriland Hall at the

Atherton Show Grounds on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s respectively.

Alyson Martin, a Clinical Nurse from Atherton Community Health, stated the importance of staying safe this flu season.

“We’re encouraging all Tablelands residents to get their flu shots to protect themselves from getting the flu,” she said.

“These free clinics are especially for our vulnerable community members.

“Anyone who is not eligible for the free vaccine should see their regular GP or pharmacist.”

Tropical Public Health Services Cairns Director Dr Richard Gair said that the region has already recorded 17 cases of influenza this year.

“At this early stage it’s not

possible to say what sort of a flu season we will have this year,” he said.

“Last year we had 642 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza including 47 that required hospitalisation.

“However notified cases are always only the tip of the iceberg, many more cases occur who may not be so sick as to go to the doctor or may not be tested.”

Queensland’s Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said the Flu season in Queensland is typically from June to October with the peak usually in August.

The clinics are by appointment only. To organise your free flu shot in Mareeba, phone 4092 9146 and for Atherton phone 4091 0227.

Private dentists reopen PRIVATE dental practitioners had their Level 3 restrictions lifted last week and are back at work. Dentists are now operating on Level 2, allowing them much more freedom in what they can and can’t do for patients in their clinics.

The Level 3 restrictions, enforced on March 26, meant dentists could only do emergency procedures that required immediate attention. For My Mareeba Dentist in Mareeba this saw 80 per cent of their business taken away and they were forced to shut their doors.

But now being able to operate on Level 2, business is semi-

normal for the local dentist.

Owners Peter and Rani Blake and Samuel Nastasi are excited to be back in the clinic and working again, but there are still some procedures that can’t be performed.

“We can do any routine dental treatments, minus surgical extractions and check-up dental cleanings,” Peter said.

“We can do check-ups but we can’t do any cleaning.

“It’s very encouraging to be able to get back to work.”

Although routine cleaning is still off the table; fillings, routine extractions, root canal therapy and other procedures

can still be done along with check-ups, which dentist Rani encourages.

“It’s a good idea to still have check-ups because we can find holes that need restoring,” she said.

“We can’t do any normal cleaning because of the water droplets in the air, which could transmit a virus.

“We are still observing social distancing and maintain a high standard of infection control.”

Clients are still being screened over the phone and social distancing measures are in effect within the clinic.

GOOD NEWS: Dental clinics were permitted to reopen last week under Level 2 restrictions. My Mareeba Dentist owners Rani and Peter Blake and Samuel Nastasi were excited to be able to get back to a sense of semi normalcy.

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Back to business OPEN: Nathan and Lauren Channells with their four children; Liam, Braiden, Caitlin and Mia and their three staff at Tableland Auto Electrics; Gareth, Ashley and James.

MULTIPLE business owner, Lauren Channells is excited to finally get her photography business off the back burner and reopen her services after some COVID-19 restrictions were lifted.

A busy mum, Lauren operates two businesses – Lauren Channells Photography and Tableland Auto Electrics. The latter has continued to operate during during the pandemic, but the photography business came to a halt.

Maternity, family and newborn photos are the majority of what Lauren’s photography business focuses on. Lauren saw a

decline in business straight away when COVID-19 struck down in Australia and only did little outdoor shoots with people she already knew.

She is now excited to be back doing what she loves after officially reopening last week.

“It feels absolutely amazing to get back to work,” Lauren said.

“I missed having a routine so it will be good to settle back into one.

“I love what I do and I can’t wait to get back to it.”

While Lauren’s photography business has been on the back-

burner she had been focusing on keeping her staff employed at Tableland Auto Electrics.

Although business has been slow she has been able to keep the shop open and keep her staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“My focus has been on keeping all my staff employed, I only put two new people on just before this all started,” she said.

“Keeping our staff was very important.

“It takes a long time to find brilliant staff, so we didn’t want to let them go so easily.”

TRC accuses MSF of unfair practices LAST week MSF was being congratulated on reversing its stance on selling molasses to local farmers.

Originally MSF had told its Australian customers that their molasses orders would not be considered in the 2020 cane crushing season.

It’s believed the company would only sell molasses to farmers who supplied cane to its mills in South Johnstone, Gordonvale and the Atherton Tablelands and send the rest to Thailand where its parent company, Mitr Pohl, is located.

The decision sparked widespread outrage among northern graziers, dairy farmers and politicians.

After pressure from Queensland Senator Susan McDonald and consumers, the company reversed its stance.

At the time Senator McDonald congratulated MSF on its de-

cision, saying it would be a huge relief for the North’s graziers and dairy industry.

Congratulations quickly turned to condemnation when MSF announced the price it would sell its molasses to local farmers was to be increased drastically.

MSF announced a price of $250 a tonne, about $100 a tonne more than what it charged last year.

Senator McDonald accused MSF of engaging in unfair practices.

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

“It was great that they reversed their decision to export most of it, but it now looks like they’re trying to price our primary producers out of the market and export the molasses anyway.

“I’ve been told the price reflects MSF’s expectations for a tough business year but it beggars belief they’ve set such a high price that it will likely exclude Australian customers.

“I have written to the Agriculture Minister David Littleproud and I’ve spoken to the ACCC about what I believe is unfair conduct by MSF. “I again ask the company to review its policy and do the right thing by Australian graziers and dairy farmers.

“Be fair, be reasonable and do the right thing.”

At last week’s Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) meeting Councillor Kevin Cardew submitted documents to the council in which he wrote: “MSF Sugar has increased their price to $250 a tonne, about $100 a tonne more than what it charged last year.

MSF Sugar is also requir-

ing that Queensland Customers lodge a $100 a tonne deposit and take delivery of all their orders before Christmas, even if they don’t have enough storage tanks.

A local wholesale distribution business with a 6000-tonne contact is expected to pay $600,000 on confirmation of the pre-order in May before a single drop is available for collection.

The business will also need to collect the entire order by December 11, 2020 and store it themselves, at additional cost, for at least six months before the mill reopens again for the 2021 crushing season.”

Councillor Cardew also submitted a draft motion without notice, asking that the TRC write to the Federal and State Government, FNQROC and to MSF directly expressing councils dismay at the recent changes to price and contract terms.

Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said MSF Sugar was pressured into continuing to supply the domestic market by Minister Littleproud after announcing its intention to supply only for the export market from June 2020.

However, he said the devil was in the detail.

“Like the fuel companies, MSF Sugar has been caught redhanded gouging its customers,” Mr Entsch said.

“MSF Sugar confirmed in writing they would supply molasses at ‘market price’ but they are the ones setting the price.

“For example, a business that is currently purchasing molasses at between $125 and $145 per tonne is being forced to pay $250 per tonne.

“MSF Sugar is setting unachievable targets for domestic users in an under-handed way to get the initial outcomes they

wanted, it is totally and utterly unethical and needs to be stopped.

“I fully support Senator McDonald’s call for an immediate ACCC investigation, and I hope they get the book thrown at them for their behaviour.”

MSF responded with a written statement.

“MSF Sugar’s molasses production is relatively small compared to other Australian sugar milling companies, but in any event, to ease concerns regarding the ability of Australian farmers to source domestically produced molasses, I confirm that MSF Sugar intends to supply the domestic market in 2020 and beyond.

Molasses will be available for sale domestically and internationally for the market price, which may trend up or down depending on supply and demand.”

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AEP Classes at FNQ Health and Fitness

Accredited Exercise Physiologists

FNQ Health and Fitness Accredited Exercise Physiologists Find us at

Find Street us at Atherton, QLD 4883 7 McConaghie

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Clinical Functional Matwork (Pilates)

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Clinical Functional Reformer (Pilates)

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Clinical Programs (Rehabilitation)

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Teens Strength and Conditioning

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Balance and Strength

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Healthy Hearts

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EPIC

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SPIN

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Fusion

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Hydrotherapy

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Power Pilates

Contact our reception on 4091 3689 for more information. Or, make a booking with the exercise physiologist for an individual class assessment prior to commencing to decide which class is most suitable for your needs, abilities and goals. www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

What is an Accredited What is an Physiologist Accredited Exercise Exercise(AEP)?

Physiologist (AEP)?

An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) is a university qualified allied health An Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) equipped thehealth knowledge, professional is a university qualifiedwith allied skills and competencies to design, deliver professional equipped with the knowledge, skills competencies to design, deliver andand evaluate safe exercise interventions and evaluate safe exercise interventions for people with a range of different medical for conditions, people with injuries a range or of different medical disabilities.

AEP’s conditions, injuries or disabilities.

AEP’s specialize in the use of exercise and specialize in the of prevention exercise andand movement foruse both movement for both prevention and management of chronic disease and management of chronic disease and injuries.

7 McConaghie Street Atherton, QLD 4883

Contact us on

Contact us on Ph: (07) 4091 3689 Ph: (07) 4091 3689

Fax: (07) 4091 4216

Fax: (07) 4091 4216

Email: Email: reception@fnqhealthandfitness.com.au reception@fnqhealthandfitness.com.au

injuries.

Exercise Sport Science Australia (ESSA) is

Exercise Sport Science Australia (ESSA) is thepeak peak professional body the professional body andand solesole accrediting authorities AEP’s.

At FNQ accrediting authorities for for AEP’s.

At FNQ Health and Fitness, our AEP’s Health and Fitness, our AEP’s are are Accredited members of ESSA. Accredited members of ESSA.

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ExprEss kids A fun way to keep the kids entertained while at home

No Bake Unicorn Fudge 20 mins preparation â—? 60 mins setting time â—? makes 12

Ingredients â–ś 800g Icing Sugar â–ś 10 tbsp condensed milk â–ś 1 tsp vanilla extract â–ś Assorted food colourings (red,

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.

ELLIE ELEPHANT

blue and green are a good start)

â–ś 100g softened butter

Method 1. Cream the butter, condensed milk and vanilla extract together.

2. Add in the icing sugar and give the mix a good beat with an electric mixer or beaters.

3. When the mixture starts to look a bit like breadcrumbs then you can get your hands in and pull it all together into a ball.

4. Split the mix into 3 balls and add a few drops of food colouring to each one. Add red to one ball, blue to another and green to the last one and gave each a good squeeze to evenly distribute the colour throughout.

5. If you feel the mix is getting too wet then just add a handful more icing sugar. đ&#x;˜‰đ&#x;˜‰ 6. Assemble your Unicorn Fudge in a small (18cm x 30cm) sized silicon baking tray. Split the red ball of fudge into about five smaller balls and dot them randomly in the baking tray. I did the same with the blue and then used the green to fill in any gaps.

7. Push it all down quite hard using your hands making sure that it is all joined together and will set as one piece.

8. After that you can squish lots of sprinkles into the top and put it in the freezer for an hour to set. Then cut it to size and pop it in the fridge until you’re ready to eat!

1. GREY

2. PINK

3. RED

4. PURPLE

PUPPY MAZE!!

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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ExprEsso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes

Aries



March 21 to Apr 20

Your personal life is going through a state of confusion. You can help them with difficult projects. An older member of the family may need assistance. Stay close to home this week.

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

I Don’t let siblings put pressure on you. Opportunities for travel and communication are evident.

Get ready to do some fancy footwork when it comes to taking care of your financial situation.

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Time spent with family, children, or good friends will be regenerating and positive. You might want to spend some time by yourself in order to decide exactly how you feel.

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

A series of misunderstandings may be at fault. This might not be a day for hasty decisions. If you can get away for a vacation, do so. Travel and creative hobbies will be your best outlet.

July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

Wednesday 6th

Thursday 7th

Friday 8th

Saturday 9th

Sunday 10th

Tide Times 0159 0.65 0812 3.11 1420 0.31 2051 3.13

Tide Times 0243 0.72 0848 2.96 1458 0.30 2134 3.17

Tide Times 0328 0.87 0926 2.73 1538 0.38 2219 3.12

Tide Times 0418 1.09 1007 2.44 1619 0.55 2309 2.98

Tide Times 0515 1.33 1054 2.14 1703 0.78

Max 25o Min 18o

Max 25o Min 16o

Max 26o Min 20o

15 mins preparation ● 30 mins cooking ● makes 12 muffins

▶ 4 tbsp unsalted butter ▶ 1/2 cup sugar ▶ 1/2 tsp vanilla ▶ 1 large egg ▶ 1 cup plain flour ▶ 1/4 tsp salt ▶ 1/4 tsp baking soda ▶ 1 cup plain, fresh yogurt ▶ 1/2 cup fresh raspberries

WORD SEARCH

Sept 24 to Oct 23 Rely on the one you love for support and affection. This will not be the best day to make changes or renovations to your residence.

You will have splendid suggestions for fund raising events. You will find the perfect outfit if you shop this week.

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Don’t let your emotional upset interfere with your professional objectives. Take time to explain your intentions to loved ones.

Tone down and put some of that hard earned cash into a safe, long-term investment.

Abstract

Canvas

Film

Marble

Acrylic

Collage

Frame

Oil

Artist

Colour

Gallery

Paint

Blending

Decorate

High

Ruler

Sagittarius

Brush

Design

Image

Sculpt

Capricorn

Calligraphy Easel

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Someone around you may not be trustworthy. Empty promises are evident. You may have a problem keeping secrets. Anger may cause you grief; control your temper and try to sit back and calm down.

Jan 21 to Feb 19

north of Cairns, Australia.

13. Madrid 14. Tulips 15. Yellow 16. Red, Yellow, Blue 17. The Mona Lisa 18. To be played softly 19. 16th April 1746 20. 1979

Be prudent and don’t be led down the garden path. You will find travel and lectures most stimulating. Don’t gamble unless you can afford to lose.

TRIVIA ANSWERS 1. Dom Perignon 2. Lake Superior 3. The Moon 4. The Mackintosh 5. A farrier 6. Sword 7. String 8. Dictionary 9. Uranus 10. Pennsylvania 11. 8000 miles 12. Daintree Rainforest

Aquarius

Good friends will give you honest answers. Be sure you get accurate information. Social evenings at your place will be highly successful. If you’ve been under stress and worrying about older members of the family, it’s time to come to terms with the situation.

Feb 20 to March 20 Pisces

Tuesday 12th

Tide Times 0009 2.80 0650 1.51 1153 1.86 1754 1.04

Tide Times 0131 2.65 0914 1.46 1335 1.69 1909 1.26

Max 28o Min 17o

sudoku

Max 28o Min 17o

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.

1. Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly grease a muffin tin or line with muffin papers.

2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.

3. In another medium bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda and add dry ingredients to the butter mixture gradually, alternating with the yogurt, folding it in after each addition. End with the dry ingredients.

4. Once all of the yogurt and dry ingredients have been added to the butter mixture, continue mixing until just combined.

5. Fold in raspberries.

6. Scoop the batter into the muffin cups, filling a little more than half full.

7. Bake muffins 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Libra

This is a great day to spend with family. Don’t be shy to promote your own interests. Business partnerships should turn out to be quite lucrative. Real estate investments will payoff.

Monday 11th

Method

Ingredients

Upheavals may occupy your day.

You will get out of shape easily if you don’t keep on top of things.

Don’t think the worst if you hear something negative about your partner. Elders may get you going this week.

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Max 28o Min 17o

RASPberry yogurt muffins

You will have some problems with children, but if you are patient you will win their favor. Your self esteem will benefit. Friends will be loyal and caring. Deceit around you is evident.

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Scorpio

Max 26o Min 20o

Take a break!

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Liner

Express Trivia

Test your general knowledge with Express Trivia! Answer the below trivia questions from a range of topics and score yourself. To make it interesting while social distancing you can compete against a member in your house or maybe against friends or family over the phone.

Total Score _

1. Who was the legendary Benedictine monk who invented champagne?

2. Name the largest freshwater lake in the world?

3. Where would you find the Sea of Tranquility?

4. What item of clothing was named after its Scottish inventor?

5. What is someone who shoes horses called?

6. What kind of weapon is a falchion?

7. Which word goes before vest, beans and quartet?

8. What is another word for lexicon?

9. Name the seventh planet from the sun.

10. Which is the only American state to begin with the letter ‘p’?

11. What is the diameter of Earth?

12. Where would you find the world’s most ancient forest?

13. What is the capital city of Spain?

14. Which kind of bulbs were once exchanged as a form of currency?

15. What colour jersey is worn by the winners of each stage of the Tour De France?

16. Name the three primary colours.

17. What is the painting ‘La Gioconda’ more usually known as?

18. What does the term ‘piano’ mean?

19. On what date did the Battle of Culloden take place?

20. When did Margaret Thatcher become Prime Minister?

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Sterling design in a first-class area

Sterling 213 on 70 Allara @ Amaroo Hot off the press. Brand new proposed* house and land Package with Amaroo and Ashlee Jones Homes.

Ashlee Jones Homes (QBCC 1147412) timeless "Sterling� design proposal* for construction on Lot 70 Allara St, Amaroo. Priced at $388,500, $119,500 for the land, $269,000 for the house construction.

Featuring a designer kitchen and conforming to the highest standards, this floor plan represents seamless flow through living and outdoor areas: making the Sterling the perfect entertainer.

Offering 4 bedrooms, family room, separate dining and spacious outdoor area. Designed for space, privacy and comfort - The ultimate in fam-

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ily living.

Ashlee Jones Homes pride themselves on quality products and workmanship.

Home is where the heart is and Ashlee and his team of highly skilled tradesmen deliver total commitment, hard work and integrity to each and every new home.

All homes are completed to a turn-key finish which

includes a long list of highquality specifications including stone bench tops, tiles throughout, Panasonic split system air- conditioners and a Smeg appliance package.

Lot 70 Allara St at Amaroo features a massive 28 metre rear boundary, this provides ample opportunity to construct a shed, pool or landscape to your hearts delight.

1003 sqm of residential bliss, surrounded by beautiful new homes, perfectly positioned to capture the southerly breezes, with no rear neighbours.

All of this located at Amaroo, in close proximity to Amaroo Village Business precinct. *House and land are sold on separate contracts, house

and land package is a proposed construction. ** The Sterling can be built on the lot of your choice at Amaroo.

Pictures are an artist’s impression and may vary from the finished product.

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

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Great location, great price QUALITY HOME IN TOP LOCATION!

BEAUTIFUL HOME, HUGE SHED, PRIVATE SETTING

• Rendered block 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Large master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe • Fully tiled floors and security screens • Airconditioned in living, master and 2nd bedroom • Tiled back patio overlooking fenced backyard • Tiled double lock-up garage with remote • Wonderful 1069m2 block... enough room for shed or pool Price: $359,000 Contact Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

• 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

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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

• 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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Contact Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

YOU can’t go past this solid masonry block three bedroom home if you’re looking for a property that’s both affordable and in a great location.

The property features • Three bedrooms with built-in-robes • Split system air-conditioning to two bedroom and living • Security screens throughout • Nice back patio • 2 bay 6m x 6m powered shed • Fenced backyard on Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

809m2 • Priced $269,000 negotiable Be quick for this one as the owners are looking at committing elsewhere and have priced the property to sell.

(Please allow 24 hours notice in consideration of the current tenant).

If you’re interested in inspecting contact agent John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407 690 961 with your preferred viewing day and time.

MAREEBA $269,000 NEG John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

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Quality, style and location is key INSPECTIONS AVAILABLE BY PRIVATE APPOINTMENT

12 Moondani Avenue, Mareeba BOTH these stylish brand new display homes are eligible for the $15,000 First Home Owners Grant & have been quality built by local builder Tropic Coast Homes.

With a four bedroom or five bedroom/closable media design on offer they are ideally positioned on sizeable allotments in highly sought after Amaroo Park Estate and boast generous proportions,

cool neutral colours, splitsystem air-conditioning and elegant tiles throughout as well as the following features: • Quality fixtures and fittings including tinted windows, security screens and built-in robes • Substantial gourmet kitchens centrally positioned to easily access both the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas with plumbed-in

fridge spaces and quality Smeg appliances including dishwashers • Master bedrooms with stylish ensuites and walk-in robes • Laundries with built-in cabinetry • Generous rear patios off the living areas & massive rear yards with ample room for a shed and pool • Double garages with

14 Moondani Avenue, Mareeba built-in storage cupboards • Exposed aggregate driveways and pathways all round • 1009m2 and 1100m2 turfed allotments with side access and colourbond side and rear fencing plus auto irrigation Thoughtful planning, quality construction and exceptional location, only a few short minutes from Mareeba's

CBD and walking distance to Amaroo Medical Centre and future shops make these two brand new homes a must to inspect.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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

Amaroo Park Estate, MAREEBA $459,000 EACH EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Retirees paradise THIS compact and freestanding little home is very well presented and maintained. Ideal for the retiree looking for a private oasis to retire to that's close to everything.

Low maintenance, concrete pathways around the property, secure parking and a rear courtyard.

Built just 8 years ago by Angelo D'Adonna, it features compact and versatile living. Both bedrooms have built-ins, the kitchen is well planned and includes a breakfast bar, pantry and soft close cabinetry. The dining/ living space has lots of natural light and opens out onto the courtyard.

Established garden beds have in-ground irrigation for easy maintenance and there's a small shade house and garden shed to store Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

some gear.

• 2 bedrooms with builtins, 1 bathroom, master has air con • Open plan kitchen, living and dining with air con • Well maintained - only 8 years old!

• Private courtyard and garden - ideal for relaxing • Shade house and small garden shed in the garden • Separate internal laundry • Secure parking, single roller door • Fully fenced 333m2 allotment • Close to Mareeba 's CBD in a very quiet area • Perfect for retiree

Thinking about selling?

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For more information contact exclusive agent Vince Costas at Central Realty Mareeba. Phone 0419 926 691.

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INDEX

business A Air Conditioning & Refrigeration B Blinds C

DIRECTORY

Childcare D Dental E Electrical F

Floor Coverings G General Engineering Graphic Design H

AIR CONDITIONING

Hardware I Irrigation I.T M Mowing

CHILDCARE

Services P Painter Pest Management Plumbing

Pool Maintenance S Sandblasting/ Painting Security

ELECTRICAL

GENERAL ENGINEERING

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

www.donhall.com.au

ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014 • Electrical License No: 78958

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

MAREEBA DENTURE SERVICE Paul Johnstone

DENTAL TECHNICIAN DENTAL PROSTHETIST

WN E D LOCALLY O ATED R E P O AN D

(07) 4092 4146 mareeba@electrical.obrien.com.au

QBCC No. 1275266

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126

obrien.com.au

FOR $36 PER WEEK this spot could be yours!

ELECTRICAL SOLAR & BATTERIES AIR CONDITIONING

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

Registration No. 931417

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE

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

ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582

CLEANING

All types of welding, lathe work and milling.

DENTAL

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

AIR-CONDITIONER

GENERAL ENGINEERING

O’Brien Electrical Mareeba

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

P: 4092 3019

Self Removal & Storage T Transport Tree Lopping

PH/FAX: 4092 2464 • MOB: 0402 809 556 Email: choppers@qld.chariot.net.au 4 Warren Street, Mareeba Q 4880

GRAPHIC DESIGN FLOOR COVERINGS

n cool air Breath clea mes first! ne co where hygie Lic. No. LO21176

COOL AIR Servicing the Tablelands, Cooktown, Mossman, Dimbulah and everywhere in-between.

R

G

DAVE’S

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Phone DAVID AVOLIO on 0409 924 006

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE BLINDS

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE

159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

this spot could be yours!

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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HARDWARE RAVENSHOE HARDWARE • Hardware • Plumbing • Flat Pack Kitchens • Paint • Nursery 19 Wormboo Street • Giftware • Jaycar raven@iig.com.au • Building Materials • White Goods 4097 6208

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Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE

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FOR $36 PER WEEK

IG

Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com

Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

HIC D ES

• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man!

Trust the BLIND specialists!

159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

FLOORS

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

AP

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business IRRIGATION

DIRECTORY PAINTER

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers

M. HARTLEY PTY LTD TRADING AS

BELL HARTLEY & CO. IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

The Express Newspaper delivers to:

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

P: 4092 1179 M: 0418 184 147 E: markterri70@bigpond.com PO BOX 1414, MAREEBA

NO OBLIGATION QBCC 1115490 FREE QUOTES!

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

 Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

4035 2034

PEST MANAGEMENT

TRANSPORT

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burra, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Koah, Speewah,

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Mutchilba, Almaden, Chillagoe, Biboohra, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mt Carbine, Cooktown, Lakeland,

TRANSPORT

POOL MAINTENANCE

71 Vaughan Street, Mareeba

Laura, Normonton, Mt Surprise, Mt Garnet, Croy-

SANDBLASTING/ PAINTING

don, Forsayth, Einsleigh, Karumba, Georgetown,

FARM DELIVERIES WELCOMED!

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Cairns, Mossman, Port Douglas

Sandblasting & Painting

and many more in between!

I.T

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Farm Machinery, Ute Trays, Trailers, Structural Steel, Rims and more.

Excellence Through Perseverance and Diligence Wally Amory - Mareeba Depot Manager Phone: 0421 839 353 mrboperations@exodas.com.au

AINT QUALIT Y PION T PROTEC ED GUARANTE

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YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE MOWING SERVICES

SECURITY

• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

PLUMBING • Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service For all security needs call... DRU THURSTON 0408 913 063 W: www.nqpssecurity.com.au - E: dru@nqpssecurity.com.au

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SELF REMOVAL & STORAGE

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PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICE SERVICING NORTH QUEENSLAND

24 hour access and you supply your own lock.

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YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE

P: 4095 4595

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ChurCh NotiCe Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 8am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome!

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Death NotiCe Kenneth ‘Ken’ ROOS Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on Thursday the 30th of April, 2020 at the Mareeba Hospital. Aged 86 years.

Husband of Nita. Father and Father-in-law of Denise, Gail & Sebastian and Stanley & Jeni.

FaFa and HaHa to Leesa, Todd, Marita, Scott and Harrison. Loved Great Grandfather to Myla, Anneka, Aiden, Gemma, Grace and Sasha. Brother to Betty (dec), Alan, Brian (dec), Billy and Lynette. A Friend and Mate to many.

Keeping with Ken’s wishes, a private Service has been held.

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Gloria Jean ARMBRUST (nee Mahoney) Late of Mareeba. Formerly of Cape York. Passed away peacefully on Thursday the 30th of April, 2020 at the Mareeba Hospital. Aged 71 years.

Much loved Wife to John (dec). Loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Deborah and Kevin. Treasured Grandmother to Nita, William, Edward, Dillion (dec) and Kaden.

Due to the current restrictions a Private Service will be held, followed by a Memorial Service at a later date.

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RENTAL PROPERTIES WANTED

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Love & best wishes from all the family.

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THREE POSITIONS AVAILABLE! Deleafing and desuckering banana plantation.

0411 730 640

Skip BiNS SKIP BINS AVAILABLE ALL SIZES PHONE 4095 5182

Caretaker/ houSemate Quiet pleasant workers cottage well located in Mareeba.

Fenced. $250/week negotiable during minor renovations.

Suit pensioner.

References required.

Ph 0418100930.

puBliC NotiCe Notification of Development

JOHN MARK Happy 90th birthday!

poSitioN VaCaNt

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FuNeral

Mareeba Community Housing Company is seeking 2and 3-bedroom rental properties for the Community Rent Scheme Program.

The program has been operating in Mareeba for 25 years with added capacity to expand current housing stocks.

The program offers the following: • Guaranteed rent payments for fixed term leases • Qualified tenancy and property management team • Qualified tradespersons • No property management fees Full details on the program can be obtained by contacting the office on 4092 6899 and speaking with our Property Management Team.

DEBBIE BOARDMAN

petS

Funeral Celebrant Final farewells with respect.

Phone 0410 328 357

Adopt-A-pet Hi Everyone, My name is Buddha. I am a 7.5 year old staffy. I am a very friendly boy who has had his training lapse but is starting to learn again. I would be very suitable for a family with kids. Phone 4092 3060 for more information.

For Sale SheParD Avocado plants for sale, ready now. Ph 4093 3871.

ButCher Bill Black Mobile Butcher. Hang up to 7 days. 0408 922 812.

Storage S e l F - r e m ova l Storage. 6 Meter units for hire. $150 per month.

Phone 0418 772 791.

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1-2 MEGALITRES WATER From the Atherton Creek supply.

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FGF advise that works will commence TODAY Wednesday 6th May, 2020 for the development of 72-76 Masons Road, Kuranda.

Developer: A & A Salinovic Consulting Engineer: Trinity Engineering and Consulting Contractor: FGF Developments Pty Ltd Phone 4041 4350 FGF Project Manager: Murray Moule

PHONE 4041 4350 NOTICE Ray & Carol Elms (Electrical) wish to advise the time has come to retire.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers, family, friends and workers for their support over the past 33 years.”

PUBLIC NOTICE APPARENTLY ABANDONED AIRCRAFT MAREEBA AERODROME To the owners of the following apparently abandoned aircraft: YEAR COLOUR MODEL BODY TYPE REGO N/A White Cessna Aircraft Unknown N/A White/Red Cherokee 140 Aircraft VH/MAM The owners of the abovementioned aircraft are requested to notify Mareeba Shire Council of their ownership of the aircraft by 8 May 2020 and advise of intended actions for removal of the aircraft from the Mareeba Aerodrome.

Where no owners are identified by the date of 8 May 2020, Mareeba Shire Council will seize and impound the aircraft under section 26(2) of Local Law No. 7 (Aerodromes) 2019.

Any enquiries regarding these aircraft are to be directed to Council’s Regulatory Services Department on 1300 308 461.

Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 Mareeba, QLD. 4880

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EXPRESS SPORT PORT

Pedal power revival

POPULAR: Northern Bikes store manager, Robert Waters said there has been a spike in bike sales during COVID-19.

ONE positive to come out of the current COVID-19 pandemic has been the increase in outdoor exercise that Queenslanders have been participating in during lockdown.

According to numbers supplied by Bicycle Queensland, there has been between a 50 and 80 percent increase in bikes be-

ing ridden during lockdown.

Andrew Demack, Director of Advocacy at Bicycle Queensland, says that some bike shops in Queensland have seen a rise in sales of over 300 percent.

“There has also been a 200 percent increase in the sale of children’s bicycle helmets,” he said.

“Most of the people we have seen out riding are families – it’s good for family fitness, but also for social aspects of the family by spending more time outdoors together.”

Manager of Northern Bikes in Atherton, Robert Waters, said that while he doesn’t have exact numbers compared to last year,

he does admit there has been a spike in sales.

“We are about 25% busier with sales and repairs and we have also sold lots of kid’s helmets,” he said.

“Lots of parents are buying kids bikes to get them out of the house and into some fresh air as they realise it’s good for physi-

cal and mental health.

“People have also been bringing in their old bikes for repairs, especially those people who haven’t ridden in a while.

“The Supply of bikes is also getting difficult with the warehouses being out of stock due to the unexpected spike in sales around the world.”

Mr Waters says that social distancing has also had an effect on local bike riding groups.

“The Atherton Flyers normally go out for a ride together and then go for a coffee afterwards.

Now they have had to stagger their start times, so they’re not all riding together and then they have to go straight home.”

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2011 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER AWD MANUAL WAGON 2015 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GXL 7 SEATER WAGON Turbo diesel auto, alloy bull bar, driving lights, tow bar, low kilometres, 12 months warranty.

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›› 16 TOYOTA HILUX 4X4 WORKMATE DUAL CAB: Turbo diesel manual, steel bull bar, tow bar, reverse camera, fibreglass canopy, 12 months warranty.......................$33,990 ›› 16 FORD FIESTA AMBIENTE HATCH: Automatic, one owner, only 16,400 kilometres, 12 months warranty..............................................................................................$13,490 ›› 15 TOYOTA FORTUNER GXL 4X4 7 SEATER WAGON: Turbo diesel auto, nudge bar, tinting, 6 months rego, 12 months warranty ...................................................................... $36,990 ›› 14 TOYOTA HILUX SR 4X4 DUAL CAB: Dropside body, turbo diesel manual, bull bar, side rails/steps, tow bar, long range tank, 6 months rego, 12 months warranty...... $28,990 ›› 14 HYUNDAI ELANTRA SE SEDAN: 1.8 litre manual, alloys, partial leather seats, 12 months warranty ............................................................................................................................................. $10,490 ›› 14 TOYOTA PRADO GXL WAGON: Comp 1/15, turbo diesel, tow bar, one owner, 12 months warrenty ..................................................................................................................... $43,490 ›› 13 TOYOTA SR EXTRA CAB 4X4 UTILITY: Turbo diesel manual, steel bull bar, side rails, tow bar, steel dropside tray, 6 months rego, 12 months warranty ...............................$29,450 ›› 13 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER GXL UTILITY: Steel tray, steel bull bar, side rails, tow bar, 12 months warranty....................................................................................................... $48,990 Prices include government transfers, stamp duty and registration.

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 13 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST: 2.5 litre CVT 4x4 wagon, 159 700 kilometres, well maintained local vehicle fitted with alloy nudge bar, LED light bar and tow bar, value .............................................$13,990  18 TOYOTA HILUX WORKMATE: 2.7 litre petrol manual 4x2 singlecab, fitted with alloy dropside body, travelled only 20,100 kilometres, balance of factory warranty, as new condition ..................................$21,990  12 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.0i: CVT AWD sedan, travelled 133,000 kilometres, one local owner, log books and service history, excellent condition and great value .......................................................$11,590  15 HYUNDAI i-MAX: Turbo diesel auto 8 seat wagon, travelled only 47,500 kilometres, ideal family mover with diesel economy, rear parking sensors, in excellent condition ............................$30,990  17 SUZUKI VITARA GL: 1.6 litre auto 5 door wagon, travelled 43,000 kilometres, ex-company vehicle, sat-nav and reverse camera, plenty of factory warranty remaining, excellent condition .............$20,990  16 MAZDA CX-5 MAXX: 2.0 litre auto wagon. travelled 64,300 kilometres, reverse camera, good service history, smart looking vehicle ........................................................................................$22,790

USED VEHICLES FOR SALE • 09 Holden Barina Auto Sedan ....................................................................... $4,950 • 12 Mazda 3 Maxx Sport Auto Sedan .......................................................... $13,950 • 13 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport AWD Diesel Auto Wagon .............................. $15,950 • 15 Mazda 3 Neo Auto Sedan ...................................................................... $15,950 • 12 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX 4x4 Manual Wagon ............................................$22,950

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313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba • 4092 5100 www.mareebamitsubishi.com.au • www.mareebamazda.com.au After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050 Peter Acha 0417 006 698 or Adrian Madrid 0413 745 247

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DEALS IGNIS GL 1.2L CVT 5 DOOR HATCH Features Include: • Sat Nav with Apple CarPlay® • Reverse Camera • 180mm Ground Clearance

$18,690 DRIVE AWAY (Stock No. AK41201286)

 17 HOLDEN COLORADO LTZ: 2.8 litre turbo diesel auto dualcab 4x4, travelled 41000 kilometres, includes steel bull bar, driving lights, tow bar, tonneau cover and tubliner, side steps, sat-nav and reverse camera, local owner...........................................................................................$35,990  15 TOYOTA RAV 4 GX: 2.5 litre auto AWD wagon, travelled 33,900 kilometres, rear parking sensors, cargo barrier and mat, full service history, in excellent condition .........................$25,990  14 TOYOTA HILUX SR: 3.0 litre turbo diesel manual 4x2 singlecab with heavy duty alloy dropside body, tow bar, travelled 84,500 kilometres, excellent service history ......................................$20,660  14 MAZDA BT-50 XT HIGHRIDER: 3.2 litre 6 speed manual singlecab 4x2, alloy dropside body with fibreglass canopy, travelled 96,900 kilometres, tow bar with electric brake unit, sidesteps, extremely well maintained, a better one would be hard to find ............................................................$22,990  15 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5i-L: Luxury limited edition CVT AWD wagon, travelled 99,100 kilometres, leather seats, reverse camera, fog lights, one owner, in excellent condition..........................................$25,690  14 TOYOTA COROLLA SX: 1.8 litre CVT sedan, travelled 100,100 kilometres, reverse camera, front and rear parking sensors, fog lights, one careful owner ..............................................................$14,690

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SWIFT GL NAVI 1.2L CVT 5 DOOR HATCH Features Include: • 7” Multimedia Sat. Nav with Apple CarPlay® • 16” Alloy Wheels • Reverse Camera

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