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Wednesday, February 3, 2016
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Look out, look out – there are children about
WITH schools back in full swing this week, police are urging motorists to be aware of kids on the road and the 40kmh speed limit in school zones. With large numbers of children on pedestrian crossings, motorists should take extra care and be more vigilant when driving in a school zone. Motorists should also be aware that double fines and demerit points take effect if you have been booked more than once in a 12 month period. Road safety: Atherton State Primary School Principal Nick Shirley talks road safety with Year 1 students Oliver Kelk and Julia Rodda.
Homegrown hero By Justin Fris
DESPITE embarking on her greatest ever challenge, Mareeba-born Noeline Ikin is still looking ahead to the future. Recently diagnosed with brain cancer (a malignant brain tumour), Noeline had to withdraw as the Federal Liberal candidate for Kennedy. She learned of her diagnosis towards the end
of 2015, while in Canberra lobbying for projects in the Kennedy electorate – which included the Hann Highway, Kuranda Range and Nullinga Dam. But while some individuals might admit defeat or ponder the worst, Noeline is determined that this situation is only temporary; and she will continue to embrace living each day in Far North Queensland.
Two of her several personal passions are family and a love of the bush (Noeline and her husband Trevor are currently based in Georgetown) – both of which have shaped both her mindset and life for the better. She is especially close with her mother; a bond which is strong as ever, despite lengthy periods away due to political commitments. “I’ve come from a working class family and
have always had the attitude that you work for what you want,” she said. “Nothing is going to be given to you, so you have to go out and get it. Without a doubt, the family and the upbringing I’ve had in Mareeba has set me up to have some skills and attitudes that were very good for campaigning. CONTINUED PAGE 3
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