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Atherton Roosters winger Toa Christian won the ‘Cairns District Rugby League Club Sprint’, held at Barlow Park on Sunday afternoon. Following earlier heats, the final was run during the halftime break of the Northern Pride v Mackay Cutters Intrust Cup match. All eleven clubs in the district were represented in the sprint, which was a first for the league.

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e go to the polls on Saturday, March 19, for both the local government election and for the state government ref-

erendum. With regards to the local government election, voting protocol will be determined by which area you live in. If you live in the Mareeba Shire Council region, you will only be voting for councillors - as Mayor Tom Gilmore has been re-elected unop-

posed. Your councillor ballot paper will have 10 names on it and you are required to number the 6 (six) candidates of your choice. While you are to number them 1 to 6, this is not a preference vote and each number counts equally. Do not number any more than 6 as this could result in your vote being treated as invalid. You can vote for any 6 you wish for – irrespective of if they are part of a team or not. The

candidates who will be elected will be the 6 with the highest number of individual votes. There are no preference votes in the MSC, as it is a “first past the post” election. If you live in the Tablelands Regional Council jurisdiction, you will be voting for both Mayor and councillors. For the Mayor, the ballot paper will have 4 (four) names on it. This is an optional preferential election.

You must vote for at least one candidate by placing a 1 against their name. You may if you wish indicate your preference for the other candidates by numbering them 2,3 and 4 respectively. You do not have to allocate preferences to all (for example, you can just number 1 and 2 or 1,2 and 3, if you wish) or simply leave it as a single vote. CONTINUED PAGE 3

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Richard Maxted (far left) and Lui Garozzo (far right) from Total Food Network congratulated Roy and Elizabeth Fresta on their victory in the competition.

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Bruno and Dianne Michielin finished second in the competition.

Third place winners Theresa and Grace Bonaccorsi with the Total Food Network team.

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FINALISTS of the Total Food Network KP Mango competition were formally recognised at last Wednesday afternoon’s Mareeba Chamber of Commerce luncheon. This season’s winners were Roy and Elizabeth Fresta, whose mango weighed in at an imposing 1.5kg. Other placegetters were Bruno and Dianne Michielin (2nd) and Alfio, Theresa, John and Grace Bonaccorsi (3rd). Competition facilitator (our managing editor) Carl

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Portella outlined just how far the competition had captured the imagination of the region, before handing the winning cheques to all placegetters. “We originally kicked off the competition at last year’s Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association dinner in September,” Mr Portella said. “It proved to be quite exciting. There were a lot of farmers and backyard mango growers that were nurturing their mangoes – to the extent where some were even playing music to them.”

Mr Portella added: “We had an exceptional participation rate for the competition. We featured the various farmers as the mangoes came through throughout a three or four month period.” A $1000 worth of prize money was put up by Richard Maxted (General Manager), Lui Garozzo (Managing Director) and the team at Total Food Network, who presented the cheques to all of the placegetters - before the council forum commenced.

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MSC candidates have their say By Justin Fris PROSPECTIVE Mareeba Shire councillor candidates for the upcoming local government election in Mareeba had their say last Wednesday afternoon at the Mareeba RSL. Facilitated by the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, each candidate was given an opportunity to pitch their ambitions to members of the local business community.

Six of the candidates are running as a team (Alan Pedersen, Nipper Brown, Mary Graham, Karen Ewin, Allan Holmes and Kevin Davies with Mareeba Shire First), while all remaining candidates are running as independents – Angela Toppin, Maggie Herbohn, Grace Armenti and Lenore Wyatt. For the benefit of our readership prior to election day on Saturday, below is a snapshot of the responses from all candidates at last

week’s event. Follow The Express Facebook page this weekend where we will keep readers informed as the results come through. The Express has also been running a Facebook poll on the MSC and TRC candidates which we will release next week and run a comparison to the actual results after Saturday’s local government election.

Karen Ewin

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Shire First) can only be good for the Shire. “If elected, I’d be one of seven. I will work with whoever is elected to make Mareeba Shire stronger for the future.”

“Our promise is to continue to work with all of our communities. We are supportive of the sporting precinct, the lakes project and cycle trails. “Our continued support is guaranteed. The five sitting councillors from the Mareeba Shire First team have the vision you need and the energy and the drive needed to achieve for your Shire. What you want and deserve. “I’m asking you to re-elect me – and vote for my candidates and my colleagues on the Mareeba Shire First team – who can give you stability, with experience and vision.”

Maggie Herbohn

“We are one Shire and we all want to work together. We want a prosperous place. “One of the main reasons I am standing is because I think it is very important to get different points of view.” Ms Herbohn added: “I’d like to see a lot more involvement with our youth. In particular, I’d like to see our youth take responsibility for themselves. “Maybe they could form a youth forum. I think a problem sometimes lies when we actually tell our youth how to listen and what they should be doing. I’d like them to take more responsibility.”

“The last two years of this council have been some of the best that I have worked on. The decisions that we made in the first 12 months have really set this council in the right direction.”

Grace Armenti

Angela Toppin

“As your councillor, I will work with the Mayor and other councillors to maximise outcomes for this community. “I will bring to the table a wide range of skills that range from personal and work experience, along with a solid understanding of working with business and community groups. “My aim as a councillor is to focus on sustainable economic development growth for the Shire. To do this, we need to retain our young people in the community. “Hence – we need growth for the business community to provide worthwhile employment opportunities for all; in particular for our youth leaders. “We also need to encourage the young people who have moved to regional centres or cities to undergo tertiary and vocational training – to return with skills to serve this community.”

Kevin Davies

“Having council experience and the runs on the board, it (Mareeba

“I want to make our Shire similar to the Gold Coast. “When people mention Mareeba Shire, I want them to automatically think ‘that’s the place where the town is’ – in the middle of the rainforest, Kuranda. “I want people to associate Mareeba Shire as the fruitbowl of Qld.”

Mary Graham

“I stand before you as a person today, committed to the Shire and its people, as a member of the Mareeba Shire First team. “I want to continue the good work and the sound financial position we’ve established in recent years. “The team has had a positive and accountable performance, with easy access to councillors for the greater community. “As a councillor who maintains a strong and productive relationship with the Shire community; and understands their needs and aspirations.”

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“The more doing sport, the less sitting around idle, the healthier our youth and Shire will become. We believe that we can and should start building a constrained reserve, with a set amount set aside each year – dedicated to helping our sport fraternity achieve grants and funding opportunities to help our sporting facilities. “We as a council, took meetings to Irvinebank, Dimbulah, Chillagoe, Mt Molloy and Kuranda. We were out there all of the time. “Personally, I attended meetings of 22 local clubs right across our Shire, from Chillagoe to Kuranda. Each current councillor attends roughly the same amount.”

Allan Holmes

“On March 19, your choice is to vote for the proven performers or to change course midstream. And possibly jeopardise the positive gains we’ve made since de-amalgamation. “We certainly don’t want the dysfunctional council that has existed to our south. “When you vote in the coming elec-

tion, you have a real choice. Vote for the entire Mareeba Shire First team – who have hands on experience and stability. “Or, choose a council which abounds in inexperience. And representatives who have a non-proven ability and understanding of how the Mareeba Shire works best. “I think the choice is pretty simple.”

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“I’ve worked in administration, management, facility management and disaster management. “You’ve heard today about independents and teams. I’m young, I’m fresh, I’m passionate and I live in this community. “I will fight hard, work hard and I get things done.” Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore was formally acknowledged for his successful reinstatement as mayor for the following term, after being elected unopposed.

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Independent voice for Cairns

By Justin Fris

MEMBER for Cairns Rob Pyne ushered in a new chapter of his state political career last Monday morning, when he formally resigned from the Labor Party (ALP). Mr Pyne will now join fellow independents Billy Gordon (Member for Cook), Shane Knuth (Dalrymple), Robbie Katter (Mt Isa) and Peter Wellington (Nicklin) on the crossbench. Both the ALP and LNP are now deadlocked at 42 seats apiece – with the five crossbenchers holding the balance of power. It is yet another hammer blow for Premier Annastascia Palaszczuk, who has seen a slender minority advantage gradually shrink since taking office. But more importantly, Mr Pyne’s decision is sure to benefit the Far North – rather than those down in Brisbane. Mr Pyne said he was looking forward to meeting with his fellow crossbenchers in coming days to discuss key issues impacting the region. “I’m really looking forward to meeting with the two KAP MP’s and Senator Glenn Lazarus on Monday,” he said. “I’ve just finished meeting with the Member for Cook. “I tried very hard to make it work. I’ve written substantially about the fact that the control of party politics needs to be loosened. “It became very frustrating for me – but now as an independent, I’ll be able to more fully articulate the needs for people within the Cairns electorate.” Mr Pyne spoke with The Express about his love for both the Cairns electorate and its people. He loves the diversity – a solid blend of indigenous and migrant culture. He firmly believes it is a city with plenty of opportunities and is hopeful that the Palaszczuk Government can show support on key project infrastructure.

“Being an independent will give me more time to spend getting around the Cairns electorate and getting a feel for what people in the electorate need and want,” he said. Mr Pyne added that his three key priorities for the electorate were achieving Level 6 funding for the Cairns Base Hospital, progression of the Bruce Highway ring road and securing more funding for local state schools. Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth said he ‘wasn’t surprised’ when he was informed that Mr Pyne would be joining him on the crossbench. “I’ve been aware that he had been unhappy for quite awhile,” he said. “Unfortunately, there can be a few tendencies in joining a major political party. “You get elected and head to parliament believing that you will be going to offer a valued contribution. “However in reality, you find that you are simply existing. You are there to simply obey the party’s directive. “Far North Queensland has been left behind by the south east corner of the state in past governments and the current government is not happy that the north is now finally able to have their say.” LNP Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg said: “The Labor Government still holds power in Queensland but it shows our great state is stifled on a daily basis by an ineffective government lead by Annastacia Palaszczuk. “If anything this decision by Rob Pyne shows the ineffective Palaszczuk Labor Government has become even more unstable. “Queenslanders didn’t vote for a government sitting on its hands doing nothing, not creating jobs and an imposing an infrastructure freeze. “Mr Pyne has acted on what the rest of Queensland has seen for the past year - a Labor Government with no plan and no idea what it’s doing.”

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I’m Allan Holmes, and when I joined Council in 2014 I undertook to be part of a group of independent thinkers uniting to do the best possible job for our Shire. Each of the Councillors has individual strengths and these strengths were called on time and again so that Mareeba Shire developed into a progressive Shire with a financially stable future. Check our performance: This Council has delivered for the whole community. But what of the future? The Mareeba Shire First Team has a vision for the next 4 years across a range of Council activities. What is the biggest issue facing our Shire in the next 4 years? Probably the biggest challenge is to broaden our range of business activity, to grow our rate base and to encourage new and innovative businesses to the Shire. How? First we will do everything possible to establish Mareeba as the north’s transport hub. Our shire will be developed as the depot for the widest possible range of goods coming from the south via the inland highway, and needing to be distributed to Cairns, the coast and the Tablelands. At the same time this transport hub will be depoting the widest range of goods produced here in the north but which must be moved south via the inland highway for sale in Southern centres. A transport hub will dovetail with the developing Mareeba Industrial Estate. Secondly, our team will establish our Shire as a centre of training excellence across a range of activities including up skilling our Council staff, developing our upgraded airport as a world class aviation training centre and providing private business incentives to set up and create jobs within the Shire. Your choice is to vote for the proven performers, or to change course midstream and possibly jeopardise the positive gains we have worked so hard to put in place since de-amalgamation. We don’t want the kind of dysfunctional Council which has been in place to our south. When you vote in the coming election you have one REAL choice. Vote for the entire Mareeba Shire First Team who have experience and stability, or choose a Council which abounds with inexperience and representatives who have a non-proven ability and understanding of how Mareeba Shire works best. Vote for Mareeba Shire First Team. Why? For common sense decisions and actions which will guarantee a positive future for you and our Shire. Authorised by: Allan Holmes, 10 Chewko Road, Mareeba Qld. 4880

I’m Karen Ewin, current Councillor and candidate on the Mareeba Shire First Team. This Council has excelled above expectations financially with balanced budgets, minimal rate increases and we are on solid ground with continued good rating policy. Needing to be environmentally responsible, we have taken appropriate steps to that end. Licence compliance at our sewerage treatment plant and waste facility is in hand. Upgrade of the Sewerage treatment plant has commenced and our waste facility is under the microscope. NO other Council had the foresight or the impetus to achieve this! This Council has said we WILL NOT carry the burden of a huge debt! We have saved ratepayers $47M and still delivered essential capital projects, by accessing grant funds which matched the project. This is significant and has relieved pressure on reserves alleviating the need for borrowings. Spending on the sewerage treatment plant upgrade is $16M less than expected. This is a total saving for the ratepayers of over $60M. Our vision is growth and prosperity. Growth, financially and within the community are, to me, inseparable, one not possible without the other. Strong vibrant communities where people choose to live, work and play is dependent on growing investment in industry, agriculture and development. This Council made significant commitments and achieved significant results with our industrial park and airfield, capitalising on these assets. Our policies support both business and investment confidence. Our Draft Planning Scheme is currently before the Minister for approval. What an outstanding achievement in 2 years, good financial planning, good urban planning. Recognising work our staff have undertaken, we support them. Its imperative that we invest in our workforce and we will. I believe that if you build the space, the people will come. Well suited to cultural and heritage tourism (a trending growth industry), we need to capitalise on our unique cultural, historical and environmental assets to grow a strong vibrant community. Our policy is one of listening, partnership and leadership empowering and strengthening the communities. Outstanding results in Mutchilba and Koah is proof this works. We are currently working closely with Irvinebank and Chillagoe communities. We promise to continue to do this. Our continued support of the sporting precinct, the lakes project and cycle trails is guaranteed. Your 5 councillors and the Mareeba Shire First Team have the vision, energy and drive to achieve for our Shire what you want and deserve. I am asking you to re-elect me and vote for the Mareeba Shire First Team to give you STABILITY with EXPERIENCE AND VISION. Authorised by: Karen Ewin, 11 Pleasant Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

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Students at Dimbulah State School received a special visit from a number of special guests.

MSC educates school students in Dimbulah Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) in conjunction with Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) visited Dimbulah State Primary School to promote the “Pets & People Education Program” (Pet PEP). The national program has focused on educating primary school children since 1991. MSC Local Laws Officers (LLO), Sally Wells along with Senior Administration Officer, Sonia Van Dorssen, attended the school to talk to the Prep to Year 3 classes.

The program is a fantastic opportunity to promote responsible pet ownership to future pet owners, as well as safe behaviour around pets. The AVA Pet PEP is sponsored by the state government and assists with the free school visits. All enquiries are welcome, if you’re interested in arranging a school visit, feel free to contact Julie at MSC on 1300 308 461 or visit the AVA Pet PEP website, www.petpep.ava.com.au

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Dedication pays off By Justin Fris

FOR the loyal forefathers and volunteers at the Mareeba Heritage Centre, a special ceremony last Thursday morning was extremely significant. Since the concept of the Mareeba Heritage Centre was brought to life by the ‘Original Four’ (Mick Borzi, Ron Blundell, Tom Braes and Graeme Ford) back in 1995, the venue has accommodated thousands of tourists with its warm and charming setting. Last Thursday saw the Queensland Fire Service formally transfer ownership of a neighbouring parcel of land to the Mareeba Shire Council, which will allow for further expansion of the facility. For the many loyal volunteers who allow its viability to remain in our community, you could see the glint in their eyes; such was the significance of this announcement. MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore said the process of acquiring the land had begun back in 2008, but it was well worth the wait. “As you can see, the Mareeba Heritage Centre has already filled its available space,” he said. “This is a significant place. “A significant place – as it procures us. It preserves and represents our heritage. Not only to our community but to the travelling public. “It’s important for us to get together and preserve our heritage. We must preserve our history and we must preserve our heritage.” Mayor Gilmore added: “I first began my pursuit of this (acquiring of land) back in 2008, in a discussion with (then) Minister Neil Roberts. “Eight years gone and almost to the day, we are delivering today. We need this piece of land. To continue to collect, preserve and protect our heritage.” Queensland Fire and Emergency Services commissioner Katarina Carroll was also in at-

Ron Blundell, Graeme Ford, Qld Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Katarina Carroll and MSC Mayor, Tom Gilmore.

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Feral pigs damaging properties Feral pigs are causing thousands of dollars damage to crops in close proximity to the Mareeba township. Avocado farmers on Tryconnell Road are being plagued by rampaging feral pigs, who are digging up the root system of their crops. Mr Vittorio Falvo, who owns a property in the vicinity, said the problem started just a few short months ago when his son inspected the farm in the early hours, only to see 15-20 pigs digging up the earth around their avocado trees. “When the roots system of an avocado tree is exposed to the elements, it affects the fruit bearing ability of the tree and at times can even cause the tree to die,” he said. “We’re lucky at the moment we have some rain about - in summer it will be worse.” Feral pigs are not a common sight this close to town and Vittorio would encourage any local pig hunters who are licensed to carry firearms to call him for permission to enter his property for the purpose of eradicating the pests. The Mareeba Shire Council also has eradication processes in place for this type of feral problem. MSC CEO Peter Franks said if farmers are concerned with feral animals of any kind on their property especially close to town, a simple call to 1300 308 461 will put you through to Sid Clayton , the Shire’s pest controller, who will discuss options including traps and baiting under controlled situations. Pig hunters who would like to get permission from the property owners should call Veni Falvo on 0418 740 895.

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MEMBER for Dalrymple Shane Knuth met with several representatives from minor political parties in Brisbane last week. With the state referendum on fixed four year terms for state government politicians only days away, Mr Knuth is urging Queenslanders to vote “No” on giving state politicians an extra year in office. “This is an opportunity for the KAP and the minor parties of Queensland to come together, unite and encourage Queenslanders to vote “No” to four year terms,” he said. “What we have seen in the past with the Newman and Bligh Government using their majority to smash through legislation, has led to treating the people of Queensland with utter contempt. “We were lucky that the mechanism to combat this - a three year term - was in

place. “Queensland voted and kicked the Bligh Government out with a massive majority and they did the same for the Newman Government. “Now we see the majors push for a fixed four year term. The only reason they are doing this is because politicians are more concerned about job security then they are about the people of Queensland. “We are here today to say we want a three year term because this move by the major parties is only about job security for politicians and government. “There is an old saying, if you can’t do it in three years you don’t deserve four. “We are here as a unified front of parties to encourage everyone in Queensland to vote “No” - don’t let the major parties get their way.”

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Urgent information for all TRC ratepayers TRC ratepayers have several important decisions ahead of them this Saturday, but there is one task that should be at the top of their list. Do yourself a favour – either read a copy of this Thursday’s meeting agenda online (meeting is two days before the election) or attend the meeting in person. The sheer size and nature of agenda items makes for very interesting reading. Items, many believe shouldn’t be discussed or voted on so close to an election. Especially if none of the current councillors are there this time next week. Some of the agenda items up for debate involve specifics regarding the Draft

Tablelands Regional Council Planning Scheme 2016, requests for naming of roads, a policy review of workplace bullying and a confidential item regarding the closure of Glen Dhu Road. The previous TRC meeting (held on Thursday, March, 3) had four general agenda items and two confidential items. Thursday’s meeting in contrast, has 15 general agenda items and one confidential item. Why suddenly so many items two days out from an election in ‘caretaker’ mode? Thursday’s meeting will commence at 9am in the TRC boardroom on Mabel Street, Atherton.

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TABLELANDS Regional Council (TRC) mayoral candidates Joe Paronella and Rod Marti have pitched their final messages to TRC ratepayers – only days out from the election. Widely popular in the region (and a race tipped to go down to the wire), both men have shared their words for our readership. Mr Paronella said he believed the key element between all mayoral candidates was ‘difference’ – and hoped it would be acknowledged by voters. “As it gets closer to crunch time for the voting numbers on Saturday, Tablelands Regional Council ratepayers and residents will need to have their eye on the future and the experience of their choice for Mayor,’’ he said. Mr Paronella has an enviable track record in local government and has gained valuable local government experience in the past as chairman of the FNQ Regional Roads Group, the Marketing Committee of NQ Sports Foundation; Atherton Shire Traffic Advisory Committee; Rocky Creek War Memorial Park Committee; Tableland Sport and Recreation Association and Atherton Chinatown Management Committee. “These current and former positions have provided me with hands on involvement with the Tablelands community over a long period of time,” Mr Paronella said. “I am fully aware of the way forward for the Tablelands Regional Council and the necessity for elected members, council employees and the entire community to work together for a much sounder future for the area. “If elected, I will be a Mayor for the entire Tablelands Region. “The outcome of the March 19 election will give a clear indication of how highly TRC region’s voters value experience and ongoing commitment to our local communities.” Rod Marti has also been campaigning heartily over several months and said the election provided a real opportunity for change across the Southern Tablelands. “This Saturday presents Tablelanders with an opportunity for real change,” he said. “In the 21st century, there are enormous opportunities for all of us - if we fully understand our assets and how to capitalise on them. “If elected, I’ll lead a council that listens, tries to understand and take action, and most of all builds respect. “This starts with a productive council; one that operates in a transparent and accountable way. As Mayor, I will work constructively with all those the community

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has deemed most worthy of elected office. “My focus will be on exercising leadership, not power. “I’ll lead a council that takes up to six Ordinary Council meetings annually outside of Atherton. Also I’ll establish key advisory committees in areas like rates, biosecurity that give community direct input into council deliberations. “This will enhance engagement, dialogue and transparency in council processes. Of course, ‘Standing Orders’ and ‘General Business’ will come back. A council I lead will re-prioritise our road spending, so that we start sealing gravel roads - this is smarter use of rates. “I’ll lead a council that works closely with our state member on securing the upgrade the Atherton Hospital. “It’s the single most important piece of infrastructure the Tableland needs. The Hann Highway is the other advocacy issue which will transform our logistics especially for farmers. In terms of key industries, we must continue to value-add agriculture so that we are not confined to commodity markets and price taking, but develop products for higher up the retail chain. It’s technology, innovation and our clean, best-practice diversified agriculture that’s key. “Our tourism has great potential if we keep working on two fronts. First, packaging tourism assets especially our authentic experiences that will underpin longer stays. “There are many: our military history, Chinatown, the Herberton Village and Mining museums, mountainbiking, outdoor/adventure experiences, farmgates/food, and marquee events like Mt Garnet Races, Torimba, Tastes of the Tablelands, Tablelands Folk Festival, the Malanda Show are all drawcards. “Second, we must work with Tropical Tablelands Tourism and tour operators to break the day-trip model out of Cairns and sell multi-day Tableland packages. “Finally, as a serving councillor, my working knowledge of local government in 2016 is world away from council operations prior to 2008. It’s far more challenging today with more corporatelike responsibilities and liabilities for those elected. I’m well equipped to lead the change that we need and I will report back to the community after 90 days.” The Express has contacted fellow TRC mayoral candidates Peter Hodge and Paul Kneubuhler on multiple occasions, inviting them to provide their visions to the ratepayers. They have declined this opportunity.

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JOE PARONELLA Your ONLY CHOICE for a FRESH CHANGE

On Saturday, the future direction of the Tablelands Regional Council will be decided. We will be electing a fresh new team of six councillors chosen from a field of outstanding candidates. For the position of mayor, you will have the choice between a candidate with no previous council experience, two candidates with current experience yet associated with and involved in the absurdity and ineffectiveness that the current council has demonstrated in recent years, or myself, with eight years’ experience as an elected councillor who has no connection to the current dysfunctional council. I have the passion for our region, the drive to turn our ailing TRC around and the experience that I believe makes me the only choice for the position of Mayor if our council is to have a fresh new start. I offer firm, fair and honest leadership and look forward to working with the Chambers of Commerce, Agricultural & Tourism groups and all other community groups in order to develop & advance all communities within our region towards a sound future.

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An emotionally-charged meeting of Far Northern pastoralists, indigenous representatives, councils and farmers in Mareeba has urged three state parliamentary crossbenchers to vote down proposed changes to the Vegetation Management Act. Deputy Premier Jackie Trad, in a move to appease Brisbane environmentalists and bolster Greens Party preference support for the ALP, will introduce new VMA regulations to halt tree clearing in State Parliament this week. Agforce hosted the gathering of nearly 80 primary producers and industry representatives from Innisfail to Cape York Peninsula, held at Mareeba Bowls Club on Tuesday. In spite of the threat of a snap election, crossbenchers Robbie Katter and Shane Knuth vowed they would vote against the new regulations that Mr Knuth said would set the state back 20 years. “We have been telling the Premier for a long time that landowners cannot afford and will not support the return to the nasty era of tree police,” Mr Knuth said. “We have just had one of the worst droughts in history with record numbers of bank foreclosures and the Labor Party wants to make farmers suffer even more. “We will not support the new laws.” After the meeting Mr Knuth said he did not know which way Member for Cairns, (now independent) Rob Pyne would vote after he deserted the Labor Party last week. While addressing the audience, Member for Cook Billy Gordon tactically approved the stance of his crossbench colleagues. Agforce General President Grant Maudsley said the State Government’s own data showed tree coverage in Queensland increased by 437,000 hec-

tares between 2012 – 2014. “Moves by the government to reject simple data and repeal the current vegetation management laws are the biggest threat to Queensland farmers since the Gillard Government smashed the live cattle export trade in 2011,” Mr Maudsley told the meeting. “The results for consumers will be more expensive fresh produce and a loss of jobs. Meat processors have already started putting off staff because of a slowdown in domestic cattle supply as the national herd hits a 20 year low.” Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers representative Makse Srhoj warned the new laws would impact severely on farms within the MDIA because of their smaller size. “If we have to leave 30 per cent remnant vegetation on a block then we can’t do anything with them, particularly if there are two or more deeds,” Mr Srhoj said. “Who looks after the land the best? Farmers; we are the real greenies.” In the days after the meeting, Premier Palaszczuk has hinted that she may call an early election if particular issues cannot be passed. Currently, both the ALP and LNP have 42 seats each. Mr Knuth added: “The Premier took office on the need for support from the independent crossbenchers. “She should be reminded that now is a fantastic opportunity for the north. Not stamp her feet because the north is finally getting a say. “The reality is, in order to win a grand final, you have to be prepared to lose a few big matches along the way. “It would be ridiculous for her to call an early election, because she may find she’ll lose a few big matches along the way.”

Pictured above: Agforce organiser Graham Elmes, Robbie Katter, Shane Knuth and the Independent Member for Cook Billy Gordon.

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Call for nominations for the Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council. The Queensland Government is seeking nominations from people across the state to join the Multicultural Queensland Advisory Council. The new council will be established under the Multicultural Recognition Act 2016 to provide advice to government on the opportunities and barriers facing Queenslanders from diverse backgrounds, and how to promote the Multicultural Queensland Charter to support a unified, harmonious and inclusive community. The council will be chaired by the Minister for Multicultural Affairs. Nominees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and from regional and rural areas are encouraged to apply, as are representatives of the business and corporate, community and education sectors. For information on how to submit a nomination form, including addressing the selection criteria, visit www.communities.qld.gov.au or email maqsecretariat@communities.qld.gov.au.

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Special recognition LOCAL firefighter (station officer) Joe Torrisi was formally recognised for his commitment to the local fire service last Thursday afternoon in Mareeba. Mr Torrisi was one of the first people onsite during last June’s cafe explosion in Ravenshoe, where he suffered serious injury while in pursuit of assisting others. But while some may have opted to save themselves and run for higher ground, Mr Torrisi was at the coalface - putting other people’s safety first. In front of the crowd gathered at the Mareeba Heritage Centre, Mr Torrisi received a special ‘peer support’ award from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services commissioner, Katarina Carroll and assistant commissioner, Wayne Weston. “This event (Ravenshoe Cafe explosion) was something I never thought would happen,” he said. “Because you work with so many different people, everybody eventually gets to know you. And that’s why I never stop giving support to anyone. Whether they are in the fire service or not. That’s what we are here for.” Mr Torrisi added: “Both my family and the fire service have been of great support – from the day it occurred, right up to today.” Recounting moments since the incident, Mr Torrisi said survivors of the accident had gathered recently for a dinner and would keep in contact, offering continued support. Assistant Commissioner Weston said: “Mr Torrisi has been involved as a peer supporter officer since May, 1997. “Joe also performed the role of regional co-ordinator during this period and has added much enthusiasm and organisational skills to the team. “Joe has always had the trust of his colleagues in his peer support role. He’s always given selflessly and always gone to support his colleagues and their families. “He’s got a credible reputation as a trustworthy person and has been able to fulfil the role with confidence for those he supports.”

Mareeba Lions Club Metrogaine anticipation gains pace

ALL the fun and excitement of the Mareeba Lions Club ‘Metrogaine’ can be expected for families again in 2016. The immensely popular concept is held in a bid raise money for the Australian Lions Childhood Research Foundation. Entering into its fourth year, the Metrogaine plays an important part in raising much needed funds to assist those in need. Teams are formed and required to solve clues across a 12km course, which encompasses the Mareeba town centre. Members of the MLC are hopeful of your attendance at this year’s Metrogaine on Sunday, June 19 at Arnold Park. For more information, please visit the ‘Lions Club Mareeba’ on Facebook.

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Weedkiller toxicity under spotlight

Studies on weed killer toxicity have been in the headlines of late.

Local Cairns and Tablelands group Residents Against Glyphosate (RAG) are stepping up their campaign against the use of ‘Roundup’, (which contains glyphosate in their local councils) following recent studies confirming the carcinogenic risks. On March 20 2015, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) – the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) cancer agency – declared glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide Roundup made by agriculture company Monsanto, as a Group 2A poison, “probably carcinogenic to humans”. Professor Lin Fritschi who co-authored

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the IARC report said regulatory guidelines should now be reviewed to limit or ban the use of herbicides containing glyphosate. Several countries, most notably, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sri Lanka, Brazil, France and Canada are now changing their chemical approach to weed management whilst some have banned the sale of Roundup altogether. “Chemicals containing glyphosate are routinely used by councils in Far North Queensland to spray public spaces, including playgrounds, sports fields, footpaths and water catchment areas,” said Kurt Pudniks, liaison for ‘Residents Against

Glyphosate’. The Cairns and Far North Environment Centre (CAFNEC) has petitioned for a change to council’s policy to stop the use of Roundup and other herbicides within playgrounds, outside schools, recreational parks, places where people eat, shopping areas and, importantly, environmentally sensitive areas such as around waterways. Blue Hand Steam in partnership with Terrain NRM and Northern Gulf Resource Management Group has recently begun promoting the use of a new technology for controlling weeds using saturated steam which is the process of superheating water.

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By Justin Fris SUCCESSFUL councillor candidates at Saturday’s local government elections will go through a series of emotions on the day. The sheer exhaustion of campaigning will be met with relief, anxiety, optimism and fear of the unknown. Election Day is like preparing for a grand final. You can only do so much. If you have a profile (and can build a good rapport with people) you will give yourself every opportunity to poll heavily. The general public care little for signs and spruiking at public forums. They want to see candidates at the coalface - armed with common sense. It’s not about what much you promise at a school fete. It’s not that you attended 35 functions last week. It’s about whether people appreciate your demeanour and trust your competency in making important decisions. It is also apparent that the right candidates don’t always get elected. Many solid candidates across all tiers of government have either been punted from office after one term; some not even getting that far. Therefore, it is essential for all incoming new councillors, that they take their election success in a humble manner. Even the most weathered politicians know that you can never take your electorate for granted. The moment you think you have your electorate figured out, it will be sure to throw you a curve ball.

Many candidates entering these local government elections across the regions have good intentions. But they should remember one thing: You can’t go to your local supermarket and buy a bag of experience. Local government rules and regulations are lengthy and detailed. Elected councillors should take it upon themselves to familiarise themselves with these documents promptly. This way, they will begin to familiarise themselves with specific requirements of their role and do the best they can for the people who voted them in. Councillors are also required to work in a team environment. They are required to bring their skills to the table in any way possible to benefit effective decision making for the region. The moment any councillor starts beating their chest and making a situation all about them (rather than their constituents), they are hurting their region and their fellow councillors. Any candidate can promise the world during a filtered community forum – but can they do it in a professional setting with people they may not get along with privately? The region is crying out for united councillors across all of our regions, who operate with common sense and keep red tape to a bare minimum. No forums, no workshops and no toothless tiger steering committees. Make hard decisions based on available information and live up to your job criteria. It is hoped by many that all regions can start afresh from March 20.

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Entsch calls for unity on ‘Yellow Crazy Ants’ David and Sandra from O’Donnells Office Power with two of the lucky winners Sophie and Julia.

Back to school bonus Three lucky school kids recently each won a 7 inch Android Table PC (valued at $139 each), simply by purchasing their back to school supplies from O’Donnells Office Power in Mareeba. Each back to school purchase at O’Donnells in Mareeba saw every

child given an entry into the draw to win the prize. The three lucky winners who collected their new tables last week were – Sophie Wheatley – grade 4 student at Mareeba State School, Julia Bannick – grade 2 student at Mareeba State School and and Sa-

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very helpful.” Speaking on Appropriations Bills in Parliament late last month, Mr Entsch highlighted WTMA’s proposal which seeks $15.19 million over three years from state and federal governments to eradicate yellow crazy ants from areas adjacent to the Wet Tropics World Heritage Areas. “Already, we are spending close to $4 million on baiting and controlling these pests, including through funding for six Green Army teams, a grant made by Terrain Natural Resource Management to Kuranda Envirocare and a $1.9 million grant to WTMA that winds up in June 2016,” Mr Entsch told his colleagues. “Now we need the State Government to come on board. “Biosecurity Queensland has done great work with electric ants, which have been already been eradicated. They can transfer that Cairns-based team to yellow crazy ants. They have the expertise and all the set-up, so we can easily transition to and eradicate - yellow crazy ants. “Also, $3 million of federal money has been recently allocated to Queensland through the White Paper on Agricultural Competitiveness for on-ground biosecurity activities. Queensland needs to allocate this to the eradication of this horrible pest adjacent to the Wet Tropics and make a matching contribution. It would be a good start towards WTMA achieving what it needs for eradication.”

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way. “He just got up on that stage and started posing on the catwalk – walking up and down with the girls,” she said. “At the races, he’s always wanted to get on the stage and do the modelling.” “He’s always dressing up at home. He doesn’t care what costume or outfit he is putting on. He loves to dress up.” With support from his loving family, especially his Dad Chris, and a positive mindset, there is really no limit on how far his dreams could blossom.

FOUR year old Liam Chapman has never been afraid to get on stage – whether that is to dance or model on a catwalk. With the support of his loving family, Liam has already seen success in modelling, by recently winning the ‘Junior Tween Model Face of Summer – Australia’ competition. Liam’s victory will see him travel to Home Hill in April, where he will participate in the ‘Fashion Bash – Australia’ competition. For proud mother Sonia, Liam’s achievements are extremely satisfying. Not just because of his positive nature, but due to his resilience in daily life. “Liam has Prader – Willi Syndrome,” Sonia said. “It has huge impacts from day to day. Not as much for him as other kids. “It can mean a number of things. Some children can struggle to breathe properly. Others, their muscle tone is so low, they can’t eat properly.” DELIVERIES TO: Completing several sessions • Cairns • Kuranda a week (for example, hydrother• Mareeba • Mt Molloy apy and physiotherapy), Sonia • Julatten • Yungaburra ensures Liam has an appropri• Tolga • Lake Tinaroo ate diet and maintains a solid • Kairi • Atherton routine. • Malanda • Millaa Millaa But beyond the daily chal• Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet lenges is an overwhelming passion and love. It is about a little boy who has a solid passion for dancing and modelling. And he never lets anything stand in his

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Tourism on the Atherton Tablelands While I was door knocking and chatting to everyone around the Division 6 area, I made sure I noted down many issues that the ratepayers raised. One issued raised was the lack of signage in the area for tourists. I have traveled most of Australia and overseas working and have seen signage on entering each town showing what is in the area to see and do. We need to display our region as being a beautiful place. I feel that we have to put our towns on display more, by having signs that give each town a bit of character; and an image to identify them, to keep the tourists here longer. Being in business at Giddy’s Place, we always get a lot of tourists coming in and asking where are the best places to see, because of the poor signage. First thing I ask them is: How long they are here for ? As there is so much to see. You need at least three days or more to see our great spots. Having been born and raised in Atherton, I take pride in telling tourists about those great spots and its great to see how much work Rotary and everyone is doing at rocky creek with the old igloo, which was used in WWII; and the trail ride - that alone could be one of our biggest drawcards to the region because that’s what the tourist like to see is anything to do with history. Each year when the ‘Nomads’ come to Atherton, they complain that they don’t have much room to park their rigs in town and a lot of them like to come back year after year. So why not open up the lane between Carrington Hotel and Jack street at the old railway station - making it a drive through area and parking area. There are many projects and information that we can work on and get out there for the tourists to read and see as it generates a lot of money to the area; and we must ensure that the visitors leave the region happy and satisfied, as well to be able to give our children a job and not to forget our great history in the region. If elected I will make sure that we don’t lose site of the hard work that goes on to keep our beautiful region looking great and keep the tourists returning and talking about the great time they had while here. Darryl Drury, Tolga TRC Division 6 Candidate

Sorenson clarifies letter Re: My Letter to the Editor of March 9, 2016, titled “Sorenson backs APA”. In that letter, I inadvertently and incorrectly stated the following: “Further, as Mr Mike Shakes, owner of the local and independently-owned Atherton IGA store, stated publicly, despite TI trying to push him out of the premises for some time, he was not moving.” Mr Shakes did not make any public statement to that effect. What Mr Shakes did publicly state, in an article published in a local Murdoch publication, March 24, 2015, was that he wanted to quash the rumours circulating that he was selling out to a major retailer. I therefore of my own volition offer a sincere apology to Mr Shakes for my error. What I believe however were the catalysts for the rumours that the developers were preparing the Silo Centre for expansion in order to entice a major national retailer: including the unannounced and overnight removal from within the Silo Centre of the much-admired “Ruby”, the historical and heritage piece of former Maize Silos machinery. With no logical reasoning being provided pub-

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licly, the apparent attempts by the developers to purchase more surrounding business premises for obvious expansion purposes, and the determined attempts by the developers to have the APA igloo demolished or dismantled and removed off site as soon as possible after they were informed that the APA group did not have a current and legal lease arrangement in place with the Tablelands Regional Council. For me the APA matter is now closed, despite questions still hanging over the “saga”. Trevor Sorenson Atherton

Vote wisely, TRC I personally see some highly qualified candidates, many are Tablelanders born and bred; many, like myself, have chosen to come to our splendid Shire from further afield. Regardless of origin, many of our candidates are not only of a professional capacity generally exceeding that which I have seen in my 45 years on the Tablelands, but also dedicated to a better TRC as a whole rather than to leveraging some familial, group, divisional, or even personal advantage. Can this be a fresh breeze of change coming out of the stagnation of a troubled period of our history? It is up to the voters of the TRC to scrutinise the pack carefully, to note that voting for friends or clans is no longer a viable option as councils are now businesses rather than fiefdoms, and to vote for one of the many capable, collaborative candidates, rather than falling back on the lazy option of voting for mates, familiar names, or perceived or promised benefits post-election. And read your local and Cairns papers. Read pertinent documents from Hansard. Do your research. Don’t depend on hearsay. TRC needs professionalism and good process, vision and vitality, cooperation with a tolerance for rigorous debate; but no opening for factionalism or personality parades. Vote wisely, Tablelanders. We need consultative leaders who have an ear for every voice plus an ability to make decisions that benefit the whole TRC for now and into the future, for us and for our grandkids. This is not a popularity contest but a serious decision about who can unite the shire and take it forward. Christine Doan Atherton

Rates promise a smokescreen At first glance, the ‘Team Tablelands’ policy of limiting rates increase in 2016-17 to no more than 2.2 per cent looks good, but experience tells us that looks can be deceiving. For instance, I note that the policy only refers to ‘rates’ - which means that other charges such as water supply, sewerage, waste management, waste collection and sundry levies are conveniently ignored. Ratepayers are well aware that these other charges are significant and growing and in many cases are the major part of their halfyearly council bill. Increasing the burden on ratepayers, Council has this year come up with the novel idea of a $100 “De-Amalgamation levy” which in my case effectively added a 5 per cent increase to the general rate on top of the announced 6 per cent rise. Worse still, this levy is a flat charge which has a disproportionate impact on the less well-off members of our community. The leader of Team Tablelands, Cr Peter Hodge is a staunch supporter of the current Mayor’s voting bloc, which rammed through

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the council’s decision to impose the $100 deamalgamation levy. As far as I am aware, there has been no credible explanation of what specific costs of de-amalgamation this levy is supposed to cover. With this history and their tricky language about rates policies, we can expect that Cr Hodge and Team Tablelands candidates if elected will simply resort to increasing charges other than the general rate and maybe dream up a new “levy” if needed to create the illusion of meeting their promise. Ray Byrnes, Yungaburra

Seawright responds

In response to T. Sorenson’s letter in The Express Newspaper March 9, and with regards to my comments on the APA-TI Silo Complex. The letter reminds me of “The Barber’s Cat ” - all wind and water. Mr. Sorenson, you must be asleep at the wheel. I am not in the same camp as the TI Developers. I am a staunch supporter of sensible decisions, made on achievable outcomes, for all and sundry to benefit from. The point I made was, by the short sighted approach made by Cr Hodge and the casting vote Mayor in ramming the 10-year lease to the APA, not only did it harm the APA in allowing them to wallow in their substandard premises, but it limited further advancement towards a newly built multi-purpose community centre, as espoused by T. Sorenson. Built with contributions from the sale of the very valuable “igloo”, the 2,000 APA supporter’s $200,000 or more (with T. Sorenson’s sizeable donation), the to be negotiated TI commitment, the available council land seems to verify my statement of the tunnelled vision; and the short sighted approach of the APA and TRC. Before granting the lease to APA, council rules state, that the establishment should be offered to all local organisations, before a decision of allocation to APA . Stating a fact and taking a cheap shot is like chalk and cheese. The wannabe Mayor Peter Hodge self- promotes himself at every opportunity, unlike a good councillor doing their job (impartially). I look forward to your (T. Sorenson’s) retraction of some of your wrong statements, in your long winded letter. I will not be apologising to anyone. I will stand by my comments. Doug Seawright Atherton

Palaszczuk - Thatcher? Seems the QLD Premier is modeling her behaviour on Margaret Thatcher. Annastacia Palaszczuk apparently did not deal with the issues Rob Pyne MP wanted dealt with. One of FNQ’s urgent issues (reform of the Water Act) has been sitting on the ‘too hard’ shelf where the LNP left it. It was due to be installed in 2015. The first Barron River ROP (subset of Water Act) supposedly allows for secret Tinaroo Dam releases to the hydro, which were started before Tinaroo Dam was fully allocated. Now these releases are above full yield allocation. The questionable environment releases the hydro uses for free, which would not be necessary in anyone’s eyes if Cairns City used Tinaroo Dam water. The environment releases and the secret hydro releases contain paid up irrigators insurance water, which the hydro then dumps in the ocean at Cairns. Amazing that the leader of the QLD LNP is saying the Labor Government is constipated. It could be that criminal charges should

follow an inquiry into why the Water Act/ Barron River is not being dealt with. In the last two years, Tinaroo Dam allocations has sold for as low as $400 per ML; the estimated cost of Nullinga Dam water is 6tp $10,000 per ML Tinaroo Dam has been failing to fill in recent wet seasons, now with the SOI at -21 and Tinaroo at 60 per cent in March. It is a very serious situation because the dam is high up in the Barron catchment and requires a large single rainfall event to fill. The Facebook pages of QLD Ministers indicate that they have plenty of time to attend functions and fundraisers in their electorates – sad for our democracy that the Facebook pages of Ministers do not indicate that they are Ministers. Also sad and interesting is that the Labor member for Barron River is mute on this matter, but rather outspoken on his criticisim of Rob Pyne MP. Seems the QLD departments involved in review of the Qld Water are also constipated as there have not been any water sales posted online for 2016 - the QLD Department of Natural Resources is the keeper of the QLD Water Allocations Registrary. Margaret Thatcher crashed upholding her tough diva image by not listening to the poll voters. Shirley Osborne, Dimbulah

Statement from TRC CEO Tablelands Regional Council (TRC), as is the case with all Queensland councils, is currently operating within the caretaker period, being that time between when a Council election has been called and when the new Council is elected. With this in mind, I, as the Chief Executive Officer, am only able to comment on operational matters of the council. The purpose of this letter is to provide a response to Mr Richard Holmes (letter published in The Express, Wednesday March 9, 2016) and to provide the facts regarding a complaint lodged by a staff member against a councillor and the subsequent investigation, findings and actions. • On 16th November 2015, TRC received a complaint from a staff member about a Councillor. The matter was handled according to the process prescribed by the relevant legislation. • An independent investigator was appointed to investigate the matter and make recommendations in respect to their findings. • The independent investigator ensured that natural justice was provided to all parties involved in the matter. • The recommendations of the independent investigator will be implemented in full. • All parties have been kept informed during the investigation process and Council has fulfilled its duty of care towards the complainant as a staff member. The complainant has expressed their satisfaction with the process Council followed. • Council’s administration has followed all required legislation, policy and process. • These matters are reported to the public in TRC’s ‘Annual Report’ each year. This is a requirement of legislation. Unfortunately there is misinformation circulating regarding this matter which is damaging to TRC, its staff and community. However, the matter has been dealt in accordance with legislative requirements. It would be appreciated if no further speculation was entered into. Ian Church TRC Chief Executive Officer

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• Fully airconditioned • Fully tiled • Lock up garage • Ensuite in main bedroom • Carpet & tiled throughout • Fully rendered externally • Colorbond fence • Fully turfed

OPEN HOME THIS SATURDAY 10AM - 12 NOON LOTS 4, 5 AND 6 KENNEALLY ROAD AGENT ALEX SRHOJ WILL BE ON SITE ALL THREE HOMES OPEN FOR VIEWING PAGE 22 The Express, Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Are you chasing the perfect family home that ticks all of the boxes, well this home situated at Biboohra is just waiting for you. • 4 bedroom masonry block • 2 separate living areas • 2x 5000 gallon poly/bushman tanks • Bore + 5000 litre rainwater tank • 3 bay open powered shed • Fully fenced front and back yards • Currently rented @ $350 per week • Large 2020m2 block This property must be inspected to see all that is on offer! Price: $339,000 Contact: Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

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tertainment area and has the added bonus of being open for entertaining – you won't be short on space. The fully tiled internal layout is also very well positioned with an open plan living area extending out to the entertainment area. Other features include: • Fully tiled throughout plus built-in cupboards in bedrooms • Fresh neutral colours throughout • Paved outdoor entertainment area with shade sails • Painted cement driveway and carport • Immaculately landscaped gardens with stone wall feature garden beds • Fully fenced 830m2 allotment with private gazebo positioned amongst the stunning tropical gardens • Large garden shed • Only five minutes from town Whether you're a first homebuyer, a family or an investor this property would certainly suit. Inspection is a must. Open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 12noon. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call Joe Torrisi. Phone 0417 700 468. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

7 Damien Street, MAREEBA $339,000 Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

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PROPERTY Lashings of lifestyle extras at Wylandra Estate

It's time to take the plunge and move the family into this stylish new home that showcases quality design features and embraces the relaxed lifestyle we all desire. There is literally something to please all in the family, from the well-equipped, chic central kitchen which services both living areas, through to the resort-style open plan ensuite with spa bath in the master suite, and then out to the expansive alfresco entertaining area overlooking the tropical style inground pool…it's a home built for entertaining, creating memories and comfortable living. The appeal doesn't end there – with two sheds including a six-bay shed with power and water, there is room to accommodate all the big boys' toys and versatile options including, working from home. Located on an immaculate one acre fenced block in a premium neighbourhood; this is the ultimate lifestyle home. Come and see for yourself. For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive marketing agent Aurelia Rogato on 0418 183 555 (1P1658). Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $599,000 EXCLUSIVE to Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555

OPEN HOME

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM-12NOON 14 Karobean Drive, Amaroo Park • BRAND NEW 4 BEDROOM + ENSUITE • STUNNING INTERIOR + MANY EXTRAS • 600M2 BLOCK, LANDSCAPED & IRRIGATED

EXCEPTIONAL BUYING @ $410,000 0417 700 468 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

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• Large Kitchen Area • Servery Onto Patio Area • 3 Way Bathroom + Spa • Fully Fenced + Irrigation • Solar Panels • Double Garden Shed

• 5 Acre Block • Town Water • Rubbish Collection • 4 Bay Powered Shed $395,000 NEG ID#1P1490

• 2 Living Areas • Separate Kitchen • Shed And Carport • Development Potential $269,000 NEG ID#1P1713

$315,000 NEG ID#1P1764

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Super Sized LiVing 3

• Airconditioned Living & Master Bedroom • Rear Access • Workshop & Shed $310,000 NEG ID#1P1561 Aurelia 0418 183 555

deVeLopment opportunity! outStanding VaLue 3

• 2023m2 Fenced Block • Fully Airconditioned • Entertaining Area Underneath • Possibility Of Second Dwelling REDucED PRIcE $385,000 NEG ID#1P1677 Aurelia 0418 183 555

• 44 Acres In Total • 2 Homes + Visitor Accomm • 5kW Solar System • Water Allocation + P & E $690,000 NEG ID#1P1676 Andrew 0418 183 444

CentraL LoCation 5

• Two Homes • Large Colorbond Shed • Permanent Creek • Fully Fenced $1,200,000 NEG ID#1P1639 Andrew 0418 183 444

4092 5255

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PROPERTY

Rock solid four bedroom home

ALL CONCRETE BLOCK, UNDER 300k!  Open plan living  Near new, spacious kitchen  Bedrooms airconditioned  Huge laundry with heaps of storage  Concrete block external & internal walls  Security screens  814m2 fully fenced, close to town  6x4m utility shed + 3x3m garden shed  Great investment rents for $320/week

8 Cec Wilson Drive, Mareeba $290,000 NEG

REMO ESPOSITO 0401 969 473 Ofﬁce: 4092 2232 Email: remo@crmareeba.com www.crmareeba.com

Constructed of solid concrete block home and located on the Atherton side of Mareeba, only minutes from town, is this ideal investment property or first home. The large family home boasts four bedrooms with the option of a fifth bedroom or office, the choice is yours. The kitchen is practical and well maintained and is central to the home, perfect for entertaining. The open plan living area flows effortlessly and is fitted with vinyl timber-look flooring throughout. The main bedroom is carpeted, with a walk-in robe & ensuite, plus access to the outdoor living area. The main bathroom is spacious is also fully tiled, with a separate toilet. The outdoor living area is quite large and private at the same time, great

for family BBQ's or entertaining guests. The backyard is equipped with a rainwater tank and a garden shed to keep all the yard maintenance tools. The property was recently rented for $360 per week, making it ideal as a potential investment with a 6.3% gross return.

• Spacious and private outdoor living area • Good investment with a 6.3% return • Garden shed and rainwater tank • Fully fenced 809m2 allotment For more information or to arrange a private viewing please contact the exclusive agent Vince Costas at Central Realty Mareeba today. Phone 0419 926 691 or 4092 2232.

Features: • Located on the Atherton side of Mareeba • Solid concrete block construction Address: • Four bedrooms with the option Price: of a fifth Agent: • Master bedroom with WIR and ensuite Contact: • Practical kitchen, open plan living

Martin Avenue, MAREEBA $295,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

AUCTION

ON SITE: 5 Riverlands Drive Saturday, 19th March 2016 @ 10:00am OPEN FROM 9AM

4 2

4 3049m2 JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

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MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

AUCTION 69 Masterson Street, Mutchilba

• 3708m2 high exposure position • Easy access via three street frontages • Previously used as a fuel depot

Saturday 19th March, 2016 11:30am 191 Byrnes Street, Mareeba

77 Raleigh Street, Dimbulah

• 1157m2 block, approx. 42m street frontage • Hall with power / water on concrete stumps • Zoned Village, development potential (STCA)

JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

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Farming or lifestyle? you choose 170 acres (62.64 ha) of freehold land located approx. 10 minutes from Dimbulah suitable for those looking to farm or simply enjoy the lifestyle. The entire property is fenced with wallaby net and approx. 120 acres is cultivatable with sandy loam soils suitable for growing a variety of crops. Currently planted are approx. 400 lime trees and around 30 acres is set up for hay production. A 40 megalitre water allocation from the Walsh River is fed via a 75 hp pump and motor through 6 inch PVC underground main line to service the property. Improvements include a near new three bedroom, one bathroom home with corrugated zinc external walls, open plan air-conditioned living area, neutral colour scheme, modern kitchen with gas cooking and dishwasher, separate bathroom and laundry and a timber entertainment deck.

There is also 21m x 12m steel frame machinery shed with three phase power and portable panels/ round yard and loading ramp, two travelling irrigators and approx. 18 acres of solid set irrigation will be included in the sale. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Mareeba Property Office. Phone John Falvo on 0408 456 344 or Sophie Bozzo on 0428 128 154. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Leadingham Ck Rd, DIMBULAH $665,000 NEG John Falvo and Sophie Bozzo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344 or 0428 128 154

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PROPERTY Easy town living – make this home

Hamilton 221 on 99 Karobean Austart Homes Tablelands (QBCC 1076708), together with Amaroo proudly offer ‘The Hamilton 221’ house and land package, proposed for construction on Lot 99, Karobean Drive, Amaroo – $351,000. The Hamilton offers 221m2 of pure luxury under roof. Featuring four bedrooms, ensuite and walk-in-robe to the master bedroom. Entertaining couldn’t be any easier, you’ll love the trendy Galley style kitchen with seamless flow through to the dining and alfresco entertainment area. Tiled throughout – all of this, plus a media room. Portico entrance, rendered concrete block, driveway and path allowance all included. Lot 99 is located in the dress circle of Karobean Drive, featuring 944m2. Positioned to make the most of the northeasterly breezes, the surrounding views, bush land and prestigious area. Lot 99 is under construction with anticipated completion May 2016. There is ample room for a shed, pool and play areas, and is located within walking distance to The Amaroo Medical Centre and the future Amaroo Village Market Place. House and land are sold on separate contracts. $105,500 land, $245,500 house – great value at $351,000. You can also choose any lot on Karobean Drive (price will vary depending on which one you prefer).

This home has been recently built in a sought after and developing subdivision of Mareeba. The design is rendered concrete block construction and provides low maintenance and relaxed lifestyle. This home has four bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and the master bedroom features a walk-in robe, plus ensuite. The home also features an open plan living area attached to back pa-

tio/entertainment area, air conditioned in living area and with fans throughout. The home has tiled floors, a 6 x 3m colourbond shed and all located on a 900m2 fenced allotment. Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies for more information and an inspection. Phone 4092 1556 or Mark on 0428 121 520 and Lyn on 0427 153 868.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $409,000 Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 / 0427 153 868

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

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KICK THE RENT HABIT

OPEN HOME: 2/11 MIDDLEMISS ST, MAREEBA, THURSDAY 10TH & 17TH MARCH, 5-6PM

UNIT FOR AUCTION

Contact Debbie on 0409 321000 – amarooparkestate.com.au. Sales office open on Hastie Road from 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Saturday or by appointment anytime.

ADDRESS: 2/11 MIDDLEMISS STREET, MAREEBA WHEN: 23RD MARCH, 2016 ON SITE COMMENCING AT 10AM Modern unit near CBD, schools, hospital and medical clinic, churches and PCYC, spacious open plan living area, 2 bedroom unit with walk through robe & built-in in 2nd bedroom, wheelchair access to toilet, semi ensuite style bathroom, 2 vehicle carport and laundry area.

Picture is an Artist’s impression only, and may vary from the finished product.

• 4 BEDROOM TIMBER HOME PLUS SLEEPOUT • SEPARATE KITCHEN • COMBINED DINING & LOUNGE • 1 BATHROOM WITH COMBINED SHOWER OVER TUB • 1 TOILET • SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM • SINGLE GARAGE PLUS LARGE 2 BAY SHED • FENCED 837M2 ALLOTMENT • NEAR SCHOOL & SPORTING FACILITIES

$210,000 NEG (SEE WEBSITE UNDER RESIDENTIAL H275)

4092 1556

4092 1556 • 7 Hort Street, Mareeba www.mareeba4880realestate.com.au

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Riverlands Park

 S 42 BLOCK ALREADY SOLD!

From $135,000 to $139,500 PRIVATE SPACIOUS RURAL HOME SITES FROM 3000SQM

Just 7 Blocks remain at Riverlands Park, a premium rural residential community offering near acreage blocks in a peaceful natural setting, just 5 minutes from Mareeba and 40 minutes from Cairns.

Riverlands Park is the rural escape you have long desired. A place to build your home and your future, with room to breathe, live and relax. A place where your kids can run, play and just “be kids”. Close enough to the amenities of town... but also far enough away. This is near-acreage living at its finest, complemented by a stylish entry statement, kerb and channelling, underground power and strict building covenants to protect your long term investment. Be Quick – only 7 blocks remaining!

85%

SOLD

OUT!

For a copy of full plans and dimensions of the last 7 blocks remaining contact:

Steve Cordenos 0418 774 994 steve@cordenosrealestate.com www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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DIRECTORY

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP

ACROSS THE TABLELANDS SIZES UP TO 8 METRES PHONE 4095 5182 / 0418 989 155

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

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

Advertising hAs never been more AffordAble!

14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS! LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

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

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916 VENUE HIRE HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions! Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

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email us: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Birthday

The Tyreman is turning 60!

Happy 60th Birthday Lino and John Raso

17/03/16

Happy Birthday From mrs Tyre

From your Dad, Antonio and family.

Wish someone you love a

WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday 10am & 6pm

WiTh

In lovIng MeMory

Pietro Salerno

(John Raso) 17/03/2016 It’s never a dull moment with you!! Love you, Elisa, Vince, Franky and Sara.

Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Ave, Mareeba (Former Living Waters)

In Memoriam

Happy 60th Birthday Dad

Church Notices

29/06/1932 ~ 17/03/2006 Ten years have passed and you are always present in our hearts. All we have left are your memories. From your wife Immacolata, children Anna and Vince, Frank and Caroline, Tony and Natalie and all your grandchildren.

Congratulations

You are very welcome to join us to experience God’s unconditional love. ENCOURAGING THOUGHT: Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes St (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! EastEr thEmE: CharaCtErs Caught uP With thE Cross Palm Sunday 20th March: The Crowd Choose a Kind The whole multitude... began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, saying “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!.” (Luke 19:37-38)

Pets

Adopt-A-Pet

fax us: 4092 6346 Public Notice

Computer/ Technology

IGA Leukaemia

After Hours Personal and Small Business

Cent Sale

Saturday 19th March Mareeba Leagues Club $3 Entry - Doors Open 10am for a 1pm Start Tickets available at Mareeba IGA

Computer repairs Call Grant Pretorius

Phone: 0412 060 205

Composting and Soil Health Workshop with Michael Alba. Sat. 19th March. $35, 1pm to 5pm, ph 40921116.

For Sale

Advertising works. Call us on 4092 3464.

AquAponics or hydroponics Complete system, still running with 30 adult jade perch.

For enquiries ph: 4092 5034

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

Advertising works. Phone Natasha Burton on 4092 3464 today.

Public Notice

CONGRATULATIONS DANIELLE ON COMPLETING YOUR BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING Your commitment, dedication and strength has made you the beautiful person you are today. We are all so very proud of your achievement. Go conﬁdently in the direction of your dreams, live the life you have imagined.

Happy 60th Birthday

JOHN

From the Gang !!! Advertising works. Phone us, your friendly locally owned Newspaper today on 4092 3464

Love Mum, Dad, Tearne, Cameron, Nonno, Nonna, Pop, Nanna, Zio, Matt, Chris, Monique, Millie, Mia & Harry.

My name is Smokey and I am part of the March Madness cat sale and Red Spot dog sale at the refuge. We must find homes before it is too late. View the website www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au or phone 40923060.

Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

4WD / Tyres

March 18th

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers  Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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Local Events Calendar

Transport

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

4035 2034

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

Tolga QCWA Easter Cent Sale at Tolga QCWA Hall. Doors open at 8:30am for 9:30am start. Entry $3, includes morning tea. All welcome.

WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS

 Q.C.W.A Mareeba hosts Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba.  Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba. Cuppa. All welcome.  PCYC Mareeba Seniors social club meets for games, excursions, trivia every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am at the PCYC Sports Hall 183 Walsh St Mareeba. New members welcome.  Al-Anon Family Groups - Help for family and friends of Alcoholics meets in Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53

The Express collects personal information to assist us in providing goods and services which you have requested to process competition entries, giveaways and to improve our products and services to you. We may be in touch by phone, mail, fax or internet to inform you of any services and promotions which may be of interest. If you would prefer us not to do so, please write to us at: The Express, Po Box 2243, Mareeba QlD. 4880 Access to your personal information can be obtained by calling (07) 4092 3464.

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do you have something to sell, or maybe you are looking for something to buy? Maybe you have a house to rent or are looking to rent? Classified advertising works and there is a classification for everything!. Phone us, today on 4092 3464 or call into the office at 159 Walsh Street, Mareeba. 4pm every Friday. Advertisements can also be emailed to admin@thexpressnewspaper.com.au

SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

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CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257

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Position Vacant

Cattle Cartage

INDEPENDENT SMALL PARTY FEDERAL MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

PERSONAL ASSISTANT/DIARY SECRETARY

Want to travel and work in some of the remotest parts of Australia?

(ELECTORATE OFFICER B) Applications are invited for the above position. In addition to Governmental policy and constituent issues, the applicants should have: • High attention to detail and tenacity • Ability to prioritise competing tasks • Excellent administrative and record keeping skills • Ability to manage a large workflow • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to different audiences • Initiative, self-direction and pride in their work. Previous experience in a high work load administration setting, or as an executive assistant would be advantageous. After hours and weekend work will be required. A current drivers licence is required. This is an initial 6 month contract, with a potential opportunity to extend. Applications should include a cover letter, details of two referees and be forwarded to:

Remote Area Mobile Teams are: • Non-office based jobs, requiring travel • Temporary casual jobs, with flexible working hours. Remote Area Mobile Teams will: • Recruit, train and lead a small team of temporary Census field staff to undertake collection activities in remote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities • Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure everyone in the community is counted and forms are completed accurately and in full • Earn $45.51 per hour (Team Leaders) and $34.76 per hour (Team Members) inclusive of 25% loading. Remote Area Mobile Teams must: • Have good knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community protocols and demonstrated cultural awareness • Hold a current driver’s licence • Have strong leadership and communication skills • Comply with ABS work health and safety policies • Hold Australian Citizenship or have the legal right to work in Australia. Remote driving experience including skills in off-road driving is highly desirable. Job seekers from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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The Australia Bureau of Statistics is looking for motivated and community minded people to work on the 2016 Census and make a difference in remote communities.

More information is available from the ABS website. Apply online at abs.gov.au/careers C arpentry and roofing work. Tableland/ Cairns area. Experience is desired but not essential. Ph 0432 735 570.

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WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN ENERGETIC PERSON WITH EXCELLENT COOKING SKILLS TO WORK IN OUR BUSY CAFE

• Casual hours - minimum 20 hours / week • Award rates apply plus super • Training provided This position is a key position in the functions of the business. Applicants will be required to commit to long term employment for this position. To suit our team the following criteria need to be met. Essential Criteria: • Honest and trustworthy • Outgoing personality with proven ability to work in a team environment • Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised and show leadership • Demonstrated ability to communicate with staff and the public • Ability to multi-task • Experience with or the ability to quickly learn cash handling and use of cash register • An understanding of food safety and hygiene • Must be able to work night shifts and weekends as required • Ability to work under pressure Key Criteria: • Have excellent time management skills • Previous experience in the food industry but not required • Proven ability to learn quickly • Good work ethics • Ability to work in a team environment For Further Information Phone 0411 291 850 Email resume to: �ishybus@tpg.com.au

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EXPRESS sPORT Mareeba Tennis Mon. 7pm social Singles and Doubles. Tues. 7pm social tennis - Winner: Rhys. Tuesday Ladies comp. starting soon. A competition involving only tableland teams. All inquiries to Gina Ph. # 07 4092 2547. Mid-week fixtures - Div. 4 Penny d Rikki 41-15, Div.3 Julie d Bronwyn 32-24, Div. 1 Danny d Libor 39-19 Thurs. 8am social tennis Winner for 10/3/2016 Pauline. All welcome Mareeba Club Championships: Closed competition. Entry books at the clubhouse To be held 15,16 & 17th April. ARCHERY In overcast conditions visitors Paula Pedri, Lloyd and Leonie Ballantine, Katarina Knezevic, Wade Powderham, Ruby Touhill and Finn Thomson attended the coaching session with Neil Stallard and George Neilson. Five members of the Tableland Company of Archers shot 72 arrow rounds. One member Paul Lillingstone shot practice and one junior member shot an OzBow round. The club welcomed one new member Paula Pedri on Sunday last. As Neil Stallard and his family were leaving the club, a couple of new committee members were voted in to take his positions on the committee at the AGM. Trudy Prince accepted the position of Recorder, Pam Lowis as Vice President and William Smith as IT Officer. Results 40/720 Round: Cadet Boys Compound: B McDowell 617, Cub Boys Compound: D Taylor 665, Cub Boys Recurve: N Prince 542, Results 5m Oz Bow Round: U10 Boys Recurve: J Mal-

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colm 297 (first round shot) William Smith and Helen Bochow shot practice at 50m. Mareeba Rifle Club inc. The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a 10 & 11 match, 300yd comp. on Sunday the 13th March 2016. The conditions were good and overcast. F Open: J. Todd (Mareeba): 53.1; 61.3 – 114.4. F Std. A. Simpson (Mareeba): 55.0; 61.0 – 116.0. Target Rifle . D. Ford (Mareeba): 48.2; 54.5 – 102.7. Yungaburra Bowls Club The ATDLBA (Atherton Tableland District Ladies Bowls Association) Fun Day was held at the Herberton Bowls Club on Tuesday, 8th March. A big crowd of tableland ladies attended the afternoon and made it a great success. The fellowship was just wonderful to see, as Herberton are struggling to get members on the green playing bowls. This was a great boost for them, and all who attended had a very enjoyable afternoon. If the bowls didn’t go your way; then Herberton still gave us a beautiful afternoon tea. Thank you to all the Herberton ladies for the day and also the Committee of the ATDLBA. A great day was had by all. Results: Tuesday, 8th March - Night Bowls - Cancelled due to rain. Wednesday, 9th March - Ladies Club Championship Singles - Robyn Williams defeated Coral Milloy. Vicki Wieland defeated Yadja Ingle. Men’s A Grade Singles - Jeremy Cooper forfeited to Peter Mahar. Wednesday, 9th March - Mixed Social - Winners: Danny Gibson, Ken VanDorssen, Yadja Ingle

and Gary Eagleton. Runner’s Up: Margaret Pointon, Barry Lord and Shirley North. Friday, 11th March - Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Margaret Pointon and Gary Eagleton. Runner’s Up: Paul Stein and Terry McCarthy. No jackpot winners. Saturday, 12th March - Saturday Triples - Winners: Vicki Wieland, Milton Douglas and John Dudley. Runner’s Up: Wally Coutts, May Hubbard and Kay Hogan. Mareeba & Memorial Bowls Club Tuesday 8/3//16: Winner: Vince, Alf, Robert. Touchers: Grub Salerno, Rosemary, Kris Simpson. Wednesday: Winners: Margie Goulding, Del DeCamilli. R/U Betty Dalgety, Elio Crema. Thursday: Winners - Tony Capella, Mario Battistin R/U Mick Cotter, Fred Barter Sunday: Winners: Roley Hill, Amando Rogato, Sue Brady. Atherton Bowls Club Men: Tuesday 8 March winner B.Lord L.Santin B.Lord, Wednesday 9 March winner C.Leinster G.Bew L.King. Friday 11 March Self Selected Pairs winner G.Armenti A.Greig r/u B.Fitzpatrick E.Crema. Saturday/Sunday 12/13 March Mt Baldy Classic Fours.64 bowlers competed in this event sponsored by John Cole Toyota.Overall winning team D.Skinner R.Hubbard J.Phillips J.Laycock 2nd K.Deegan S.Raciti S.Siliato W.Petrelious 3rd A.Blain T.Pettigrew J.Lawton G.Omedi.Saturday winner A.Jones G.Johnson J.Beu J.Lanham 2nd A.McLeod S.Martin P.Mahar G.Bew Sunday Winner M.Gordon R.Whittaker L.Thompson

C.Hughes 2nd T.McAlaray E.Rick V.Achin M.Hooker. Ladies: Winners Thursday 10th March. C. Cook, M. Fanna, W. Zieth - 2W +6. . RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB March 13: Results for double 500, 10 shots comp. Target Rifle – S. Durham (Mareeba) 104.11. F Standard – P. Burg 118.7, L. Wilson 117.10, M. Wilson 111.6. F/TR – J. Anderson 112.5, C. Allman 110.3. Sunday, March 20: Double 600yds, 10 shots comp. 8.30am start. Good luck to our Club Champions that will compete at the District Championship in Atherton. Atherton Rifle Club A overcast day with high humidity and gusty winds for the 16 shooters at Atherton for double 700 yards on Sunday, March 13 with the following results: Target Rifle: Bob Boulter 102.9, Jason Kuchel 102.6, Gary Moss 90.2. F Open: John Verrier 109.4, Barry Ellis 104.3. F Standard: Travis Kohn 116.7, Anthony Harris 114.4, Richard Butt 113.5, Bill Carrick 109.1, Gavin Stewart 107.4, Russell Rankine 104.4, Brian Helring 104.2, Gordon Robertson 104, Ian Duffy 103, Peter Doherty 97. Field Rifle: Brady Stanford 1/2 round 45.0. Next shoot at Atherton is Saturday, March 19 for double 900 yards starting at 9am. Sunday, March 20, the Atherton Rifle Club is hosting the Champion of Champion shoot for C.I.D.R.A. 700 and 1000 yards 15 shot matches starting at 8am. Practice shoot is Wednesday, March 16 – 900 yards.

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EXPRESS sPORT

Bulls bow out of FFA Cup

Andy Harris prepares to shoot for the Red Devils.

Red Devils toil in forgettable contest By Justin Fris

THE Red Devils continued their winning streak in the Mareeba Basketball League, after defeating Express 35-32 last Thursday evening. If you have a quick glance at the scoreline and assume the match was a classic, sadly you have been deceived. Close, it was. Will it live long in the memory? Not at all. Both sides began the match extremely slowly, as each side endeavoured to take control of the game. Express struggled to negate the influence of Juni Bordeos from the outset, with his speed a constant thorn in their side. The Devils have been in good form of late, particularly with their shooting. Alas – on this night – they struggled. No one could find fault with their build up play through midcourt. However the final ball

into the key routinely didn’t find its target. In comparison, Express were denied space when they were under the hoop. By being forced into tight corners, they were required to execute uncomfortable high-risk shots. Due to the erratic nature of the shooting, the match remained tight (20-17 at the half) – and both sides still legitimately could steal the game away. Baskets would be traded by both teams down into the final stretch, with Express’s frenetic nature doing themselves no favours. Rather than composing themselves and assessing options, passes were whisked out hastily and turnover ball became the norm. The Red Devils would exhibit their big game experience in the final minute of the match, manufacturing a professional method of retaining possession. Driving to the basket with limited time on the shot clock, the Devils cheekily lobbed the ball into a myriad of Express opponents and

forced the ball out of bounds. This allowed the Devils to regain possession of the ball and they had taken considerable time off the clock. Clinton Cameron would then head to the free throw line and sink both of his shots, giving his side a three point lead. The Red Devils would almost give possession back in the final seconds, however an ugly ballooned pass would be caught in time to ensure victory. In other matches, the Barras finally shrugged off their unwanted losing streak, by defeating the Comets 40-37. The late game saw the Young G’s hold onto second spot, with a 39-33 victory over the Stingrays. This week’s matches are as follows: MBA Express v Barras (7pm) Red Devils v Stingrays (8pm) Comets v Ciggy Butts (9pm)

Heat continue dream start under Campbell THE FNQ Heat have returned to the Far North with another three points, after last Saturday night’s 2-1 away victory over the Western Pride in Ipswich. Tim Campbell’s men maintained their perfect start to the season, which has included two priceless away victories. Off the back of an impressive opening stanza, the visitors found the net through Kieran Sanders and Josh Pin. The Pride would pull back a goal five minutes

before time, but a resolute Heat rearguard held firm. Campbell said: “It’s been a dream start to the season for us. “Preparation is everything - and in some ways, I actually prefer away games as we (coaching and backroom staff) get more time with the players as a group.” The Heat play Gold Coast City on Saturday night at Barlow Park.

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THE Mareeba United Football Club were eliminated from the FFA Cup last Wednesday evening, with Leichhardt recording a 2-0 win. Alex Srhoj’s men had a youthful look about them – with four debutants taking to the pitch – both upfront and in goal. The hosts began the match like a whirlwind and put MUFC under pressure from the off. Once this burst subsided, they managed to gradually work their way into the contest. This endeavour from the visitors yielded a spot kick, however lady luck did not appear interested in aiding their push for the lead. Eventually, the home side would capitalise on MUFC’s fatigue, with Jarryn Fittock and Simeon Malahoff finding the net. Leichhardt have played several matches during the pre season, including friendlies against the FNQ Heat and MA Olympic(Townsville), who defeated MUFC in last season’s Crad Evans Shield. Srhoj said he found plenty of positives to come out of the match and was glad that several younger players received an opportunity. “There were definitely a lot more positives than negatives,” he said. “Going into the game, we were not chasing a result. We were more concerned about game performance. “I was pleasantly surprised about how the boys went about it. We missed a penalty when it was 0-0 – and you never know, had we scored that, it might have been a different game. “The mistakes (resulting in both goals) came when we were fatigued. We reshuffled our pack quite a bit and at one stage, one of our strikers was a 19 year old and the other was a 16 year old.” Srhoj also commented on the guidance provided by experienced trio Alex Plowman, Nicholas Tallerico and Adrian Madrid, who set a good example for their younger teammates. MUFC are in the process of organising further pre season friendlies and encourage supporters to keep updated via social media.

Hockey round-up ATHERTON Tablelands Hockey Association – March 12 roundup. With the sun shining the start of the hockey season saw action packed games The U6/8’s had their first introduction to hockey learning some of the basic dribbles and ball skills and playing a modified game; it was great to see over 30 youngsters and their parents enjoying the morning. In Division 2 (9-12 years) the Lightning Hawks proved too fast for the Green Machine scoring 3 goals: Seth Stein, Oliver May and Leah MacCallum all scored a goal apiece in their first win for the season. The All Stars also had the narrowest of wins over the Purple Troopers with Jhai Mehmet scoring the only goal of the game. Division 1 (13-16) saw two exciting games with all teams displaying some great talent on the field. The Bionic Blues led by Tahliah Purdy, Ella Curcio and Pierce Stein were too strong against the Green Machines whilst the All Stars and Purple battled it out for a 2-all draw: Mitchell Toward, Nikki Edson, Abby Toshach and Hayley Fullagrabe all scored for their respective teams. The Mens, Open Ladies and Veterans were well represented with a number of new teams hitting the fields. In the Ladies division Roga Wild Cats and Outlaws battled it out for a 2-all draw, whilst the BV Misfits defeated last year premiers

Shooters 2/1. Samantha Duck and Dorcas Heap scored a goal apiece in this very close game. The Veterans games were also hard fought with Waterloo winning out to Dirty Movers 3/1 and the Plastered Vets defeating Rebels 3/1. The new revised Men’s games saw K9’s 4 defeat White Knights 1 and the Tomahawks go down to the Shamrocks. With the new and exciting format for Division 1 and 2 and a great senior competition the hockey season is shaping up to be one the best seasons yet. The Association advices that we still have spots available in all divisions so if you are keen to play a sport, get fit and meet some great people come along and join in the Saturday fun at Loder Park.

Draw for 19 March 2016

10am U6/8 Field 1: 11:30am Div 2 Field 1 Green Machine V Troopers(All Stars); Field 2 All Stars V Lightning Hawks(Green Machine): 1pm Div 1 Field 2 Green Machine V Purple(Shooters); Field 1 All Stars V Bionic Blues(Rebels): 2:30 Ladies/Men Field 1 K9’s V Tomahawks; Field 2 BV Misfits V Outlaws; Field 3 Roga Wild Cats V Shooters. 4pm Vets/Men Field 1 Waterloo V Rebels; Field 2 Dirty Movers V Plastered Vets; Field 3 White Knights V Shamocks.

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Roosters’ superior strength and speed secures derby win By Justin Fris

ABOVE: Atherton Roosters Darcy Lacey charges his way forward. INSET: Man of the Match – Atherton Roosters Chris Campbell.

THE Atherton Roosters proved to be a real handful for the Mareeba Gladiators last Saturday night, running out 34-16 winners in their pre season trial game at Roosters Stadium. It may have been only a pre season match, but there was a lot to like about how Dean Howard’s men went about their business. The Gladiators showed lengthy periods of endeavour throughout the game and were far from disgraced, but they were simply beaten by a better side on the night. On a perfect night for football temperature wise, the hosts began the match like a whirlwind. Being gifted penalties from the Gladiators were also gratefully accepted. Roosters supporters would only need to wait four minutes to see one of their new recruits light up Roosters Stadium. After making sizable metres up the middle, New South Welshman Chris Campbell was fed a deft little pass from Jack Willis on the halfway line. Campbell turned inside and pierced his way through the Gladiators defence. He was off like a rabbit, with even his shadow proving elusive for the defenders. But what was even more impressive, was how the home side backed up the following set after the try. They completed a solid set of six, with the final tackle kick finding touch and giving the Gladiators no room to work with. It would take 11 minutes for the visitors to generate their first real genuine attacking move. Clint Posselt came within a metre of crossing over for a try, but the goal line Rooster defence kept him out on the final tackle of the set. The Roosters would increase their lead six minutes later, after a high bomb was spilt by the Gladiator backs. Campbell would pick the football up off the deck and again prove too quick, crossing for his second try of the night. Pre season Cairns District Rugby League matches have seen games played over 4x20 minute quarters, as opposed to the traditional 2x20 minute halves. Coaches hate conceding tries at the best of times – and you can guarantee they’ll go bananas if they concede one only a minute after a break.

Roosters local product Jack Willis did just that. With his superb speed in traffic, he would add to the already mounting scoreboard pressure. And just like that, in the blink of an eye, the Gladiators trailed 16-0. The large travelling contingent of Gladiators supporters who had made the trip from Mareeba were notably subdued after Willis crossed over. They would, however, have their spirits lifted eight minutes later, when skilful winger Petale Tai continued his good form and found the line out wide at the Atherton Hospital end. But by far the game changing moment – and clear difference between the two sides – occurred in the 35th minute. Roosters fullback Jacob Rivett retrieved the ball deep in his in-goal area and began to head back into the field of play. He was required to make a choice. Rivett could either saunter back into the field of play and be satisfied being tackled 20m out from his own line. Or, he could take the game on and make a statement. Rivett made a statement. Winding his way into the field of play, Rivett lowered his eyes and charged at three oncoming defenders. They stood aside until further help arrived; finally bringing him down on the halfway line. The Gladiators would gradually chip away at the lead for the remainder of the match, but whenever they looked like mounting a solid charge, the Roosters would always counter with a right of reply. As players began to tire, the margin of victory ballooned out for the home side. The Gladiators played better than the score suggests. Post match, Coach Howard said there were some pleasing elements from the derby win, however he was keen for his side to improve their handling of the football under pressure. “The boys went really well tonight,” he said. “The hard work is starting to pay off for them. I’m pretty happy. “Our last game (against Townsville Norths) the opposition was massive. I thought our strength tonight was really good, but we can still work on that and get stronger. “I’m really happy where we are at the moment, but I think we can still get better.” The Roosters will travel to Yarrabah in Round 1 of the CDRL season, which commences on the weekend of April 2.

Bandits defeated in Semi Final By Justin Fris

Mareeba Bandits after their semi final defeat last Sunday.

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AN enterprising 2015/2016 cricket season for the Mareeba Bandits has come to a disappointing end, after they were defeated by the Port Douglas Muddies in their two day semi final. The Bandits travelled to Griffiths Park with plenty of confidence, after having played well in the lead up. Fixturing had done them few favours, with the Bandits effectively forced to endure a three week bye – from their last league match to the semi final. Many in the Mareeba cricket community will not forget the environment and outcome of this result anytime soon. The home side were all out for 169 off 74.3 overs. With their openers offering very little resistance, it was up to Simon Cody (36 off 80 balls) and Pete Gilmour (30 off 36 balls) to aid

their teammates into a defendable position. Ricky Shave bowled superbly for the Bandits (4/30 off 18.4 overs), along with solid efforts from Robert ‘Bomber’ Adams (3/39 off 17 overs) and Andrew Lamborn (1/16 off 10 overs). In reply – and against an unfamiliar 3rd grade Port Douglas lineup – the Bandits struggled in their pursuit of a grand final berth. Several batsmen were at the crease for a lengthy period (Rowan Foxwell, 11 runs off 90 balls and Luke Lamborn, 7 runs off 40 balls), however they couldn’t build on their initial effort. The Bandits were eventually bowled out for 81 in the 57th over. Port Douglas advanced to the 3rd Grade 2 day final, where they played Rovers for the title.

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