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Hundreds of grey nomads hit the region last week for the annual Christmas in July celebrations at Davies Park in Mareeba – See P3 for more.
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It’s dam crazy! Tableland farmers are furious after learning SunWater is releasing 200-300 megalitres of water per day from Tinaroo Dam over the next month for ‘environmental attributes’. The Tablelands is still a drought declared area, local
The decision to let out thousands of megalitres of water from Tinaroo Dam has got farmers scratching their heads farmers water allocations have been reduced to 60 per cent and as of August 1 the Mareeba Shire Council voluntarily
placed Mareeba Shire rate payers on level 1 water restrictions. Farmers have been conservative in their use of water and
to now see these releases for the next month is a slap in the face for the community. “We are more shocked than
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A man has died and a woman seriously injured following a three vehicle traffic crash south of Mareeba Friday morning. Around 11.45am two vehicles travelling along the Kennedy Highway collided head-on before crashing into another vehicle. The driver of one of the vehicles, a 51-year-old Mareeba man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the second vehicle, a 63-year-old woman, was airlifted to Cairns Base Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The driver and two passengers of the third vehicle received minor injuries. The Kennedy Highway remained closed for a number of hours before reopening just after 5.30pm. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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Rotary District 9550 governor Robert Tardiani, Mareeba Rotary president Matt Jacob and Rotary International president Ian Riseley plant a paperbark at Mareeba Wetlands.
Rotary President enjoys tour of the Tablelands A SCENIC and important trip to the Atherton Tablelands region has wrapped up a fantastic five-day tour of Far North Queensland by Rotary International president Ian Riseley. Mr Riseley, the first serving Rotary International president to visit the Far North in 30 years, viewed progress on the historic Rocky Creek World War II Igloo restoration project on Saturday morning followed by a trip to the Mareeba Wetlands to view a giant lizard metal sculpture symbolising conservation efforts of wild rice in the area. The igloo restoration is being funded and restored by members of the Atherton Rotary Club, while the lizard sculpture, known
as “Kadimakara” or Giant Lizard of the Dreamtime, was a joint effort between late Japanese sculptor Mitsuaki Tanabe, the Wildlife Conservancy of Tropical Queensland, Mareeba Rotary Club and Shizuoka Rotary Club in Japan. The 19m-long stainless steel structure was welded together from five pieces shipped from Japan in 2006 and has been an icon for visitors to the Wetlands ever since. Wildlife Conservancy of Tropical Queensland director Tim Nevard said the Wetlands were a “centre of diversity for wild rice”, which was critical to the future of agriculture. “Every species of wild rice carries more genes than every species of do-
mestic rice put together,” he said. “It’s a genetic resource for the future.” Former Mareeba Rotary president John Harvey also paid tribute to the vision by Mr Tanabe, who passed away in 2015. “Mr Tanabe was very passionate about wild rice and he really wanted to do something for future generations,” he said. “Although this remarkable man is no longer with us, this lizard and many other of his projects throughout the world will remain for many years to come as his legacy to conservation.” Mareeba Rotary Club president Matt Jacob said the Wetlands “were a special part” of the town, with
many interesting things for visitors to see and do. Representing Mareeba Shire Council, councillor Kevin Davies thanked Mr Riseley for his visit to the Tablelands and interest in local Rotary projects. “It is a great privilege to have you here and we are honoured,” he said. Local Rotarian Yumi Smith read a letter of support by Rotary District 2620 governor Tomoyoshi Matsumura before a paperbark tree was planted by Riseley to commemorate his visit to the Wetlands. Mr Riseley’s day was capped off with a trip on the award-winning Skyrail Rainforest Cableway from Kuranda, where he was joined by Rotary 9550 District governor Robert
Tardiani. Both enjoyed spectacular views of Australia’s World Heritagelisted Tropical Rainforest, complemented by imposing mountain ranges, the primordial Barron Gorge and Falls, glistening Coral Sea and the wider Cairns region. The Tablelands visit marked the end of a busy five days for Mr Riseley, who travelled to Fitzroy Island on Thursday and unveiled a plaque commemorating the centenary of the Rotary Foundation at a Cairns park on Friday. Local Rotarians held a special dinner in Mr Riseley’s honour at the Shangri-La Hotel in Cairns on Saturday night before he flew home to Victoria on Sunday.
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Grey nomads love the Tablelands’ hospitality
Nita Johnson, 92, lives on the road travelling from place to place. Members of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Len Hine, Lorraine Toon, Milly Virtue, co-ordinator of the rally and his wife Lorraine Virtue.
Hundreds roll in for Christmas in July By Rebecca Wallis
Making the most of our beautiful winter weather, hundreds of grey nomads have been relocating to the Tablelands over the past few weeks to enjoy everything the region has to offer and in particular to take part in the annual Christmas in July celebrations.
The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) has been holding an annual rally in Mareeba for 20 years and co-ordinator Milly Virtue says the welcome couldn’t be warmer. “We love coming to the Tablelands because of the weather and the people,” he said. “This town loves us. We’re welcomed in this
town. There are some little towns that find it a struggle to put up with us - their council’s seem to think we’re a bit of an impact, but not here.” The club spends four days camped at Davies Park hosting fun events for members and giving them a chance to mingle and catch up. The local police and Queensland Health
stop by to offer advice and free health checks and then there’s the big Christmas dinner event where everyone dresses up and enjoys a festive meal in the correct climate. Live music every night, craft, games and bowls keep the members happy throughout their stay. On Sunday the general public are invited in to look
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92 year old loves the life
Nita Johnson turns 92 next week and still travels to the Tablelands every year from her home in NSW to take part in the annual Christmas in July celebrations. After her husband passed away and her children had all grown up she bought a Hiace and wanted to hit the road – even if it meant going alone. That was over 20 years ago. Her family gave up worrying about her, “They used to ring all the time and it was a damn nuisance,” said Nita. “They wanted to know where I was but I didn’t
have a clue a lot of the time.” Nita is part of the ‘Solo Network’ where people without partners can get together throughout their travels and catch up to share experiences. “Look at me sitting here,” she said. “My friends are all at home in a nursing home sitting looking at the four walls.” Nita said she can only manage 200-250km a day on the road now and when she’s tired she stops for a sleep in the back of her van. “I can please myself,” she said. “I love this lifestyle.”
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New values for staff at hospital Executives from the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital Health Services (CHHHS) were in Mareeba last week to roll out their new ‘values’ to staff which included ‘compassion, accountability, respect and integrity’. Although the new values and behaviours have nothing to do with the recent discord and lack of confidence in the hospital, the launch was very timely. The dust has only just settled on rumours that hospital services were being lost or downgraded, information that allegedly came from members of staff. “By staff being able to vote and choose these values, they have seemed to resonate more with them
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vice Chief Executive Clare Douglas said the new values will now guide staffs’ behaviours, organisation culture and decision making in the workplace. “Our shared values are a compass that define and guide our preferred behaviours at the Health Service and underpin our daily work,” said Ms Douglas. “These values and behaviours are now the norm for everyone across the Health Service.” Ms Douglas also said this will make a difference with patient and staff interactions. “Our patients are at the centre of everything we do and these new values reflect this,” she said.
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Military enthusiasts from all over North Queensland are preparing their vehicles and equipment ready for the 2017 Mareeba Military Muster being held at the Mareeba Turf Club this weekend. The three day event starts on Friday and ends at 2pm on Sunday. This event has been held annually at Ravenshoe since 2008 and has been relocated to the northern end of the Tableland for the first time last year. This proved to be very successful with good attendances by both exhibitors and visitors. The displays of military vehicles under the trees at the racecourse and memorabilia in the covered areas were popular with the public. Publicity officer John Hardy said: “The event is
being organized by members of the Mareeba Military Muster Committee who have been involved in supporting the previous Ravenshoe events. “They own a wide range of ex-military vehicles and memorabilia. Soft-skinned and armoured vehicles are primarily of WWII origin but the Vietnam era and modern day vehicles will also be represented on the weekend. Vehicles never seen on the Tableland before and sourced from the Australian Armour & Artillery Museum at Cairns will complement the event. The theme of the 2017 Muster is ‘The Year of the Military Vehicle’. People will again be supporting the event from Brisbane, Townsville and Cooktown as well as our other FNQ enthusiasts. It
is a family orientated affair and includes an amusement area for the children. The Mareeba location lends itself well to the event considering its rich WWII association when from July 1942 to May 1943 the United States Army Air Force decided to establish a new advanced operational base here. Mareeba became far north Queensland’s main operational air base. Thousands of American servicemen of seven heavy bomber squadrons from the US 19th and 43rd Bombardment groups made Mareeba their home. During this time they launched missions against Japanese targets in New Guinea and throughout the South West Pacific Area. Three Australian military divisions also occupied the Tablelands from 1943 to 1945. Further, the Mareeba
Shire Council and the Tablelands Regional Council promote their respective Anzac Trails across the area. People who wish to bring military vehicles, items to showcase, swap or display throughout the weekend should contact event representatives Michael on 0429 60 1942 or Martin on 40868162. Additional information can also be found at Mareeba Military Muster Facebook site. Mareeba Shire Council mayor Tom Gilmore will open the event at 10am on Saturday. The event will be complimented with several food and drink outlets to cater for the hungry hoards. A separate children’s amusement area will be in operation as well. A band will entertainment those present in the afternoon and at night.
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FOURTEEN years since it was last held on the Tablelands, the annual North Queensland Local Government Association conference was a huge boost to the local economy and a great opportunity to showcase the region, said Tablelands Regional Council mayor Joe Paronella. Held over three days last week, the conference brought nearly 200 del-
egates and associated to Atherton for an opportunity to come together and share ideas. “It was an absolute success,” said Tablelands Regional Council mayor Joe Paronella. “It’s wonderful for the area - motels are booked out, fuel stations are doing a roaring trade - the amount of money spent locally over the three days is tremendous.” The conference is held annually around the region
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and among other things gives delegates the chance to create solutions for key issues faced by all local governments. Key speakers were invited to talk at the event which kicked off on Wednesday, July 26 in Yungaburra and continuing in Atherton on Thursday and Friday. “We were able to showcase the Tablelands and it gave a good economic boost to the area,” said Cr Paronella.
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A YEAR and a half and 5330km since she left Melbourne, Alienor le Gouvello made it to Cooktown on horseback last week – but only just. The 32-year-old Frenchwoman is one of just a handful of people to ever complete the entire Bicentennial Trail. No mean feat considering she was alone and riding wild horses. The intrepid adventurer passed through the Table-
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lands a few weeks back, just before succumbing to two golden staff infections leading to a five day stay in Cairns Base Hospital. It’s not the first time illness got the better of Ms le Gouvello on the trip – a few months prior she left the trail and hitched a lift to Townsville hospital where she was diagnosed with Ross River Virus. “I was in the middle of nowhere when it happened,” she said. “I had to get my horses somewhere safe and then I got picked up in the bush by a copper who took me to a gold mine nearby where someone there managed to give me a lift to the Townsville hospital. You can’t do much with it - I took five days off and then I decided to get back on the road because it wasn’t going to stop me so near to the end. That’s probably why I came on with this infection - i pushed on in full on pain and quite exhausted and now I’m just a bit run down.” But Ms le Gouvello is no stranger to putting herself in perilous situations.
Prior adventures include riding a motorbike from Siberia to Paris and riding 100kms on horseback in Mongolia. She has also lived in India and Brazil before coming to Australia 11 years ago for a three week holiday and falling in love with the place. “I never took my flight back,” she said. When she’s not in the middle of one of her trips, Ms le Gouvello is a social worker on remote Aboriginal communities. A keen horse rider since she was a child, Ms le Gouvello heard about the Bicentennial Trail through a friend. “It planted a seed in my head,” she said. “I thought about doing sections of it and then I thought ‘bugger it I’m going to do the whole thing’. “I dedicated six months to training the horses.” Ms le Gouvello has ridden the whole trail with three very special horses. One she rides, one is the pack horse carrying all her camping gear and food and the other takes a break – they are rotated daily.
Not just any horse could accomplish such a long journey and still be in good health – but these horses know a thing or two about the wilderness. Born in the wild, these horses are from the Guy Fawkes Heritage River National Park. “While preparing for this journey I wanted to do it on wild horses, I researched different brumby associations and came across the Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Association and went to one of their open days and told them of my intention of doing the national trail with one of these,” Ms le Gouvello said. “They have a program that captures the horses to re-home them rather than something more cruel like culling or brumby running and they were extremely supportive of me doing the trail and offered to mentor me in the training of the wild horses. “I lived on their farm for six months and they taught me the training of wild horses because I’d never trained wild horses before.
It’s quite a different thing to normal horses.” Ms le Gouvello said riding the trail alone was “an amazing experience”. “You’ve got all the time in the world to take in the landscape around you,” she said. “The beauty of the national trail is its length and its diversity of country – from the beautiful mountain country of NSW to tropical rainforests here and sections on the coast. It’s just amazing. And that bond and relationship that you get to create when you spend such length of time with your horses 24/7. I’ve trained them from being completely wild horses, spending a year and a half together camping and travelling together. “I’ve learned so much about the intricate details of their character. It’s been an amazing relationship I’ve created with them.” Ms le Gouvello’s horses have now travelled back to Melbourne on a truck which she plans her next adventure – a 480km endurance ride through the Gobi Desert in Mongolia.
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Tablelanders angry at decision to dump locals Local residents are speaking out against a decision by Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) to cut its contract with a Malanda dairy factory. The health service announced recently that they would not be renewing a contract with Dairy Farmers and would instead be signing up with southern processor Parmalat. But Tablelanders say that a public health service funded by tax payers and supported by local businesses through fundraising and volunteers should be giving back to the local community. Gaye Taylor from Dimbulah has written to CHHHS CEO Claire Douglas to express her disappointment. “The feedback I’m getting from this community and beyond is that everyone is very disappointed about the recent decision by CHHHS to source dairy products for this regions Hospitals, Health Clinics, staff and patients from south Queensland rather
than support the Cairns Hinterland region dairy industry,” she said. “The hidden costs of not supporting local industry should be factored into decision making – there may well be a far bigger cost into the future. Being the biggest stakeholder of this region’s health and well being of its citizens should be of major consideration for CHHHS.” Mrs Taylor has asked for confirmation of how much money has been saved by sourcing milk from down south and not locally. “The message being sent out there is that CHHHS doesn’t care nor make well informed decisions,” Mrs Taylor wrote. “What I and many other would like to know is – How much money was actually saved by this decision and was it worth it?” Rumours have been rife all week that other local contractors will also be affected by CHHHS deciding to take its business elsewhere. Meat and bread in particular may now be
sourced from outside of the local area in a bid to cut costs. Queensland’s Health Minister Cameron Dick said last week he was looking into the legalities of the decision after Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth contacted him when he heard the news. “I have taken this to the top of the chain to get to the bottom of it to protect the rights and livelihoods of Tablelands dairy farmers,” Mr Knuth said. The plans to sever the local contract with the Dairy Farmers Malanda factory come despite a ‘buy local’ campaign on the Atherton Tablelands to help save the $36.2 million-ayear industry. “Milk will be sourced from 1,000 kilometres away. We’re already being flooded by milk being trucked up from the south,” Mr Knuth said. Farmers are also grappling with the prospect of paying freight costs on most of the excess milk that could have to be sent south to find a market.
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“It’s one more slap in the face for Tablelands farmers who have been through crisis after crisis – from deregulation to $1-a-litre milk price wars to drought to cyclones – which has slashed the
number of farms from 270 to just over 40,” Mr Knuth said. “This latest blow takes out a big production slice from the region’s milk supply and gives Parmalat a lot of money that should be going to Tablelands
dairy farmers.” Knuth’s Fair Milk Price Logos Bill, which creates a voluntary scheme to ensure consumers know what milk has returned a sustainable price to the farmer, is currently before Parliament.
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In September Kuranda will be hosting a two week permaculture course delving into the science of ecology and the art of design. Permaculture is a growing practice on the Tablelands with more and more people growing their own food sustainably. “Permaculture is a design framework based on a set of thinking tools that assist people to design landscapes. It is largely about regenerating the land while providing for the needs of people through nutrition, fibre, fuel, energy and traditional medicine” says Tonielle Christensen from Organic Motion and Author of the Incredible Edible Superfood Guide. National and international visitors will attend the retreat along with locals who will experience detailed tours of Tableland farms, gardens, camping, gourmet meals and night activities included. The program runs from September 10-24 alongside a Nature Kids school holiday program. All enquiries to organicmotion.com.au or Tonielle Christensen info@ organicmotion.com.au
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Tablelanders gear up for Relay for Life Cancer Council Queensland is encouraging locals to register for Tablelands Relay For Life to receive an early-bird discount. Locals who sign up to get involved in the 2017 event (October 28 at Atherton Showgrounds) before August 4 can register for just $20 per person. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Chris McMillan urged locals to get together and take advantage of the incentive. “Get your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours together and register before August 4 to receive and early bird discount,” Ms McMillan said. “By pledging to take part and fundraising for the cause, you’re giving muchneeded hope to locals affected by cancer. “All funds raised by teams are directed into lifesaving cancer research in Queensland, prevention programs, and local support services.” More than 240 people are expected to swoop on
Atherton Showgrounds for the 8th annual event and raise more than $60,000 for the cause. “We have plenty of entertainment planned for the whole family, including inspirational ceremonies, on-site fundraising and team challenges,” Ms McMillan said. “It’s going to be a fantastic weekend supporting a vital cause.” An estimated 1430 people will be diagnosed with cancer this year in the Far North Queensland region and need our support. “Each donation, no matter how big or small, helps fund our work and in turn, provides vital support and care for Queenslanders diagnosed with cancer.” Tablelands Relay For Life is a nine hour event involving teams who keep a baton moving in a relay style walk or run, in support of all Queenslanders, all cancers. Locals can register via relayforlife.org.au or by calling 1300 65 65 85.
Tablelands Relay For Life organising committee members (BACK) Gavin Johnson, Mary Graham, Doreen Salerno, Sharyn Banville, John Tunnie, Kathy Garozzo, Tegan Crawford, (FRONT) Berni McKean, Jenny Coates, Emma Wilson and Karen Johnson are encouraging locals to sign up for this year's event.
Funding will boost region’s growth Far North Queensland has been announced as the second region in the State to receive funding towards the Advancing Regional Innovation Program (ARIP) which will spur innovationled economic growth and the jobs of the future Innovation Minister Leeanne Ecoch announced recently that the Palaszczuk Government was contributing $500,000 to Ignite FNQ which targets youth, residents, startups
and innovative small businesses, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and smaller communities across the region. Tablelands Regional Council recently adopted a fresh corporate plan which has economic sustainability, community vibrancy and being a smart and enterprising council as key priorities. Mayor Joe Paronella said the ARIP aligns with the council’s vision and
will contribute to regional job growth, industry development and economic viability. “We are thrilled to be a collaborative partner in the FNQ Advancing Regional Innovation Program as Tablelands Regional Council is committed to sustainable development and growth,” he said. Ignite FNQ is a special purpose company formed with the support of partners across the region – Region-
al Development Australia Far North Queensland and Torres Strait, Cairns Regional Council, theSPACE Cairns, Tablelands Regional Council, enVizion Group, Ingeous Studios, Northern Gulf Resource Management Group, James Cook University and Central Queensland University. It will activate underutilised community assets across the region to deliver workshop events on entrepreneurship, innovative
thinking and social enterprise. It will activate underutilised community assets across the region to deliver workshop events on entrepreneurship, innovative thinking and social enterprise. Activities will be delivered in Cairns, Port Douglas, Wujal Wujal, Cooktown, Weipa, Bamaga, Thursday Island, and in the Gulf Savannah sub‑region. Member for Barron
River Craig Crawford welcomed today’s announcement. “Far North Queensland is strategically positioned to take advantage of programs like this because of so many factors, including tourism and the iconic Great Barrier Reef,” Mr Crawford said. “That’s why the Palaszczuk Government is supporting programs, inspiring economic growth, innovation, and creating
jobs, because we want to foster success across this region, and the entire state.”
Landowners given share in windfarm In a move that is the first of its kind in Queensland, a renewable energy company is offering a free 1.5 per cent ownership stake in a proposed $200 million wind farm to neighbouring landholders. But despite being called ‘a huge windfall for the lo-
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cal community’ not everyone is happy about it. “I want to know – what is the value of the shares? What is the dividend?” said Lakeland resident Joy Marriott. The monster 240 metre towers will sit on the edge of her yet-to-open caravan
park. Ms Marriot said the planning process for her business was excessive and long winded due to objections “on a visual basis” but that the wind farm has been given the nod by Cook Shire Council without much consideration. “It’s discrimination,”
she said. The share will be divided between approximately 40 landholders that border the wind farm 60km south west of Cooktown. Lakeland Wind Farm is proposed to include up to 35 wind turbines. Construction is planned to occur during 2018.
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Mareeba Shire Councillors with Mayor Tom Gilmore and director for Far North Queensland Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning representing Dr Anthony Lynham Minister for State Development and Minister for Natural Resources and Mines and Senator Ian Macdonald.
$16m sewerage plant opens In what Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore termed “a significant achievement for Mareeba Shire Council” the new Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant was officially opened on Saturday morning. Congratulating councillors past and present for their decision making in the planning process of the plant, Cr Gilmore addressed a group of dignitaries and members of the public before officially opening the facility with Senator Ian Macdonald. “The current plant which is being replaced served Mareeba well for many years, however simply could not manage the growth in the community and could no longer meet environmental standards demanded of it,” Cr Gilmore said. “The current Mareeba Shire Council has pursued this vision of replacing the
An aerial view of the new plant. PHOTO FROM MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL.
old plant with vigour and I am delighted to see the culmination of that vision.” The $16 million upgraded Wastewater Treatment Plant will provide for the current population and into the future whilst also providing significant environmental benefits for the receiving waters of Two
Mile Creek; a tributary of the Mitchell catchment. The facility will have a capacity of 12,500 equivalent persons and allows for future expansion to increase the plant’s capacity to 16,500 equivalent persons. The Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant
Upgrade project is funded through a $6 million grant from the Australian Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund, a $1.5 million grant from the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions program, with the remainder funded by Mareeba Shire Council.
CLUB NEWS With Mareeba Lions Club IT was banana fritter time again at the weekend with the Mareeba Lions cooking up delicious banana fritters at the Christmas in July celebrations held at Davies Park, Mareeba. Mareeba Lions was chartered in 1959 and will soon start its 60th year of service to the community. Lions International of which Mareeba Lions is a part is this year celebrating 100 years of service to the communities of the world. Lions Clubs International is a secular and politically non-aligned service organisation that empowers volunteers to serve their
communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding. Through a foundation and more than 46,000 clubs throughout the world, Lions Clubs International is involved in a wide range of initiatives , including supporting global and large-scale local humanitarian projects, disaster relief, support for the environment, aiding the blind and visually impaired, and programmes and support for youth and older people. Lions Clubs International also supports the work of the United Na-
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tions. In 2017, Lions Clubs International celebrates its centenary, having been established in 1917 in Chicago USA, when Melvin Jones, a 38 year old businessman, mobilised members of his local business community to reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of broader communities and the world. Today, it is the world’s largest service club, with 1.4 million members in clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Although membership of Lions is by invitation
you are invited to enquire about joining this great international humanitarian organisation. It is not hard to become a Lion. Fellowship, Good times, Meeting people, Building lasting friendships, Service to the community, Learning new skills, Leadership and personal development – these are some of the reasons we are the Lions. Lions meet in Mareeba at the Mareeba RSL at 6.30pm on the first and third Wednesday of the month.Check us out at http://mareeba.qld.lions. org.au
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entertainment Baby Driver – Music fuels new action movie A new thrilling title on screen this week at the Rising Sun Cinema is BABY DRIVER, staring Ansel Algort, Jon Bernthal and Jon Hamm. After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail. An action, crime and music thriller that has had excellent reviews and will
be highly entertaining – one reviewer even gave it five stars. The comedy THE HOUSE with Will Ferrell, Amy Poehler, and Ryan Simkins as well as the excellent Christopher Nolan directed DUNKIRK, show for another amazing week. The super hero thriller SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING shows one last time this Wednesday.
Locally produced film set to premier in Mareeba Students to A LOCALLY produced film based on a group of young blokes who decide they want to drive up through the Cape York Peninsula is being premiered at the Mareeba Drive-In on August 19. Boneyard Run – The Movie is the first film produced by local film company Big Dirt FNQ. “Using the Mareeba Rodeo Drive In for the world-wide premiere is perfect, it’s the quintessential Aussie small town
cinema experience, especially as in addition to bringing your dog, you can also throw down your swag and stay the night,” said Director Rob Dupear. The movie is touted as being ‘uplifting’ and ‘feel good’. The film is centred around George and Thomas, a couple of twentysomething year old local blokes and their burning desire to drive the infamous truck destroying tracks of the Cape York
peninsula. The only issue is just like their vehicles, they’re broke. Help is to hand as they share their dream with their rough and ready group of mates who decide they also want to have a go at the Cape. As preparation for the trip gets underway the group starts to swell with “mates of mates” and girlfriends. Stress builds and tempers flare, but somehow cash is made, rigs are built. Eventually with
dogs and a small production crew in tow, they set off on a journey that will test loyalties, strain friendships and push all their rigs past design spec, some to the point of no return. Boneyard Run was conceived, shot, produced and has had the majority of post-production completed, all using local talent, right here in Far North Queensland. On deciding to produce Boneyard Run, Rob said, “The appeal was two- fold. Interesting and engaging action in dramatic land-
scapes with head strong characters who have an unbreakable confidence in themselves. “That decision is now starting to pay off, Big Dirt Studios social media has over 40K followers and it’s all because we’re embracing the small town subculture where tenacity, endurance and getting the job done are highly valued attributes. Big Dirt Studios is capitalising on this true Aussie sub culture by producing entertaining and engaging ‘outback and off-road’ content at the two ends of the media.
showcase variety of talents MAREEBA high School students are busy putting the finishing touches to props and polishing up their acts ahead of this weekend’s variety show – ‘Under the Big Top’. The school hall will be transformed into a circus arena where students will present a variety of performances including dances, comedy skits, musical perfor-
mances and lots more. Fun for all, the variety show will be held this Friday August 4 and Saturday August 5 at the school hall at 6.30pm. Tickets are now on sale from Student Services, or can be purchased at the door, but book ahead to secure the best seats in the house. Adults are $10 and children and pensioners are $5.
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THE ANNUAL ANZAC BALL COMMEMORATION VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
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NOW SCREENING! BABY DRIVER (MA)
THE HOUSE (M)
Saturday 12th August, 2017 at Mareeba RSL Adults $70.00 & Children $30.00
WED 2nd: 8.00pm FRI 4th: 12.30pm SAT 5th: 12.30pm, 9.15pm SUN 6th: 1.00pm TUE 8th: 10.30am
With Guest Speakers... Mayor Tom Gilmore & Doug Baird – Father of Cpl Cameron Baird VC, MG
WED 2nd: 10.30am, 5.30pm THU 3rd: 1.00pm, 5.30pm FRI 4th: 10.30am, 5.30pm SAT 5th: 10.30am, 5.00pm SUN 6th: 11.00am, 5.30pm MON 7th: 10.30am, 5.30pm TUE 8th: 5.30pm
Includes 3 Course Dinner & Dancing with Entertainment by the 1RAR Band Townsville Reservations Essential: Phone Tracey O'Shea on 4092 1396
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CLUB NEWS With Mareeba Lioness Club
The Nicolaou family – Karen and children Paige and Jake.
Dad’s death motivates family to ride for charity
A FAMILY who lost their beloved husband and father to a second heart attack in April, are motivated by their loss to ride their bikes in the Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge. The Nicolaou family of Karen and children Jake and Paige were devastated to lose husband and father Steven in April to a massive heart attack. Steven was 47 years old. “We lived in Cooktown
when he died and we had often seen the Cardiac Challenge riders come into town so we just thought now was the time to do it,” Mrs Nicolaou said. “To be honest it’s probably diverted my attention a bit from losing Steven, but it’s a healthy positive thing to do and we’re making a difference,” she said. Sadly, Steven’s family has been plagued with heart issues – his brother
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had a quadruple bypass at age 39, his eldest brother had a heart attack in the same week and their father had six bypasses and their sister also has a heart condition. On the day Steven died, he woke with back and shoulder pain that just did not settle, he had a shower, a massage and finally asked for an ambulance. Despite valiant attempts to keep him alive,
Steven died at the Cooktown Hospital. “The positive thing is that the children in the family are now being tested for heart issues, and we’re taking part in this bike ride to make a difference,” Mrs Nicolaou said. Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation CEO Tony Franz said there were many stories of participants whose lives had been touched by heart condi-
tions. “Unfortunately we see it so much, but it’s really a big reason why people take part – they’re motivated because they want to make a difference,” Mr Franz said. “United together everyone who takes part makes a massive difference to health outcomes in the Far North.” Registrations for the Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge close on July 31.
The official Lioness 2017-2018 year has begun with the induction of new office bearers for Mareeba Lioness Club. New Club president Kathy Garozzo will be supported by Treasurer Pauline McKinley and Secretary Cath Gordois. President Kathy told of her vision for our club to become more visible in the community. She told the members and guests at our changeover that we have been involved in some amazing things in the past years and that she intends to keep up the momentum in the year ahead. Paying credit to the outgoing executive, President Kathy also said she would promote friendship, understanding and togetherness within our club and endeavour to take the club forward in a prosperous and industrious manner over the next year. Plans are well in hand and preparations are being made for the 2017 Pink Ribbon Garden Party which will take place at Mareeba Racecourse on Saturday, August 19. As in years past the theme is Pretty in Pink. Lionesses will be sell-
ing tickets in our wonderful Pink Ribbon Day baskets full of fantastic prizes at the IGA Supermarket complex. Mareeba Lioness Club's morning tea and bingo events are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the CWA Hall in Mareeba starting at approximately 9.00am. This morning has been held by our club for well over 30 years. We would love to see more senior citizens from our town and district come along and have a friendly morning of fun and entertainment. This monthly event is free with bingo and morning tea. We also have a lucky door prize, raffle and prizes for every game. We are still busy with the Football Canteen and Meals on Wheels and Hospital Foundation Trolley. We also help the Lions Club whenever there is a community event. If you require any information on Lionesses and our club, please do not hesitate to call Lioness Lyn Simpson on 4092 3953.
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Where are the greenies?
Hitherto unseen images have surfaced of an unfolding environmental disaster near the quiet Far North Queensland town of Walkamin. Construction on a largescale industrial electricitygeneration precinct has carved swathes of tortured earth into sensitive flora and fauna habitats on a mountainside upstream of Queensland’s precious Great Barrier Reef. Co-founder of the Relaxivism movement, Peter Campion, lamented that environmental activists, who should be fighting for nature, seemed to be asleep on the job. “When you really need a pack of greenies to pop out of the woodwork they’re nowhere to be seen,” Mr Campion said. Far North Queenslandbased Mr Campion, a retired fire officer, noted that formerlypristine non-perennial streams on the industrial site feed into
rivers that flow into the reef lagoon. “We’ve long been told that ‘sediment is bad for the Reef’”, he said, “so why are our selfdeclared wildlife-lovers missing in action here? Nemo could die. Think of the children!” The construction zone is the site of the Mt Emerald windenergy factory, where a series of giant wind-turbines, three times taller (1) than the biggest highrise tower in the nearby Reef Gateway city of Cairns, are being built. “Relaxivists are concerned about the absence of the activists”, Mr Campion said, “because these enormous wind-turbines will kill vast numbers of protected bird and bat species while only providing electricity when the wind blows rather than when it is needed to meet consumer demand. Is it fair that innocent creatures should die to generate electricity we
Lifeblood of the Tablelands
ter into the Barron after another failed wet season? How can both state and federal Governments continue to turn a blind eye to issues in the Far North? Gennaro Arena, Biboohra
DNR need be made accountable for the stress, pressure and uncertainty they have placed on the Mareeba and Dimbulah agricultural industry over the mismanagement of water in Lake Tinaroo. Water restrictions have been placed on the agricultural sector and townships in this area. These restrictions include a reduction in agricultural water allocation being reduced to 60%. Irrigators are still obligated to pay for 100% of their water allocation, which they cannot access. Common sense seems not to have prevailed as DNR continue to follow an unrealistic Regional Operation Plan (ROP) of releasing water into the Barron River. Nine billion litres of precious water will be released in just one month because the ROP states it has to. When questioned over the additional release of water, DNR claim it is for ‘environmental flow.’ Any researched evidence to suggest such a claim exists has not been forthcoming. If the dam had been classified as being in a low zone there would be no releases, therefore according to ROP the environment would be fine without any additional flow in the river. The Regional Operation Plan (ROP) was created and implemented by DNR. This unrealistic ROP will not only impact local farmers but it will also affect the community as a whole, especially if we are faced with another failed wet season. How can DNR continue to justify following the current ROP when the needs of the area have changed? How can they justify releasing additional wa-
TRC Mayor throwing up smoke and mirror tactics In defence of Len Curtis and his concerns (letter in The Express on July 5, 2017), the statement by the Mayor Paronella that the TRC prides itself on honest and open communication is a myth. Since this inexperienced mob of councillors took the reins, I have heard nothing but complaints from a wide variety of ratepayers. These include farmers, small business operators, ordinary workers and pensioners. The smoke and mirror tactic of throwing up an average rates increase of 4.04% for one year is rubbish. Only four years ago my half yearly rates were $680.00 for a 1 hectare property, now they are $1300.00 for a half year, simple mathematics tells me that this is close to a 100% increase. Has anyone seen a 100% increase in wages over the last four years? Farmers have told me that their rates have increased by thousands of dollars. Small business owners are facing oblivion and some have to sell their businesses for well over 50% less than what they purchased them for some years ago. The Mayors argument on empty shops does not wear, as some years ago shopping space in Atherton and other TRC towns was impossible to acquire, the last few years there has been a constant stream of empty shops for all to see. As far as the cost of buying
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The environmental damage on Mt Emerald.
may not even need?” Mr Campion noted that in the US wind factories had to be issued exemption notices to allow them to kill the protected bald eagle(2), that nation’s national bird that was only recently brought back from the brink of extinction, and that wind factories in Germany killed 250,000 bats(3) per year.
“Tourism is also at risk,” Mr Campion said. “The Scottish experience(4) has been that tourists shun areas affected by the wind factory blight. The Tablelands’ tourism industry is threatened, as is our previouslygood reputation for caring for our marine and terrestrial environments.” Asked about the movement
he represents, Mr Campion said, “Relaxivism is the use of reason and logic to calm fellow citizens who have become alarmed or agitated by prophecies put forward by special interest groups. Relaxivism strives to remove hysteria and emotion from debates and to replace it with rationality and scepticism. Relaxivists are the
opposite of activists and calm, logical relaxivism is the antidote to hysterical, irrational activism. In this case I am calling out the incredible inconsistencies in the environmental activists’ narrative and their highlyselective approach to protecting ecosystems.” Peter Campion, Tolga
bottled water and using his figure of $2.75 a litre, is again a smoke and mirror tactic. One can buy bottled water in any of the major shopping outlets for 41.6 cents a litre. The last 24 x 600mls pack of water I bought cost me $6.00. I recently complained late on a Thursday afternoon about four pot holes on the road in front of my drive way and asked the council to fix this ASAP. The answer I received was that someone would have to inspect the damage and then submit a report to be discussed by the councillors at a future meeting. It would then be looked at in line with other road repair priorities. Not satisfied by this explanation, I threatened to fill the pot holes myself with gravel and sump oil, I was then told that this was illegal. Not satisfied, I threatened to do it anyway and terminated the conversation. Friday morning (the next day), a TRC road gang were out and fixed the pot holes. It shows one has to threaten and jump up and down before the TRC does anything. Having resided for over 40 years on the Tablelands, it is sad to see that cost of living pressures including ever increasing rates and diminishing services are taking it’s toll and jeopardising the future progress and lifestyle of the area. Jerry Micola, Tolga
public, raising over $4.6 million nationally to help thousands of disadvantaged children across the country with their education. For the 1.1 million young Australians living below the poverty line, staying engaged at school and keeping up with their peers can be extremely challenging. Without educational support and extra resources, they may never reach their potential and are more likely to experience hardship as adults. Funds raised from our Winter Appeal will help nearly 11,000 disadvantaged Australian children with the extra learning support they need, through our reading programs, after-school Learning Clubs and the iTrack online mentoring program. It is heartening that this cause has resonated with so many people who gave to our Appeal, which not only helps the children who access our programs but their families and communities. I would like to thank each and every individual who made a donation. Your help will have a direct, lasting impact on disadvantaged children here in Australia, giving them the best chance possible to break the cycle of poverty and create a better future for themselves. Alan Le May, General Manager The Smith Family QLD
from the historic venue. Despite being all but knocked on the head by Brisbane City Council, Racing Queensland seems determined to push on with what is a halfbaked plan that is being backed all the way by Racing Minister Grace Grace and Labor. It should be canned before any more money is wasted. Think of how this funding could be spent on supporting country racing, which has been battered from pillar to post. It’s typical of this Brisbanecentric Labor Government that only cares about what happens in South-East Queensland. Racing Queensland should be focusing on growing the industry, which directly and indirectly supports tens of thousands of jobs across the state. Not acting like a property developer. Only the LNP will get the racing industry back on track. Jon Krause, LNP Shadow Minister for Racing
Winter Appeal – Thank you
Racing Queensland pushing on with half-baked plan
care in Queensland hospitals. This investment is an important step towards improving affordable access to treatment for people in financial hardship or who face multiple significant barriers to treatment, such as geographic distance. Many cancer patients will experience psychological distress and financial hardship as a result of their diagnosis and treatment. Their families, friends, and communities will also be affected. Regional and disadvantaged communities are particularly vulnerable and are disproportionately impacted, making it imperative that cancer service systems are responsive to both the clinical and practical needs of all those impacted by cancer. Cancer Council Queensland has just completed a community-wide survey on out-ofpocket costs – the findings will be released soon and highlight that the cost of transport and car parking are a major concern for many patients, carers and their families. Affordable access to worldclass cancer care remains among the highest priorities for Cancer Council Queensland, to ensure all Queenslanders have the best possible prospects for preventing cancer, detecting it early, and surviving it if a diagnosis should occur. I take this opportunity to acknowledge with appreciation the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to cancer control and look forward to continuing our joint work towards a cancer-free future. We all have a role to play in cancer control, and we applaud this announcement. Ms Chris McMillan CEO, Cancer Council Queensland
I am writing to express my sincere appreciation to everyone in Queensland who gave generously to The Smith Family’s 2017 Winter Appeal. This year we had exceptional support from the Australian
It was revealed in Budget estimates last week that Racing Queensland has spent almost $1 million on a plan to re-develop Albion Park and re-locate harness and greyhound racing
Hospital car parks great news for all I write to commend the State Government on their announcement to make an additional 100,000 free and discounted car parking spaces available at public hospitals each year to help Queenslanders in need. The $7.5 million boost, which is part of a four-point action plan, will significantly advance our efforts to better support Queensland cancer patients and reduce the financial burden of cancer on those affected. We commend Health and Ambulance Services Minister Cameron Dick for his work on this initiative, which will improve access to world-class
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The LAND ‘A ridiculous decision’ Water has been released from Tinaroo Dam. PHOTO: Brendan Keeling – Aertography.
Growers workshop Mareeba growers are being urged to learn their rights and obligations under the new Horticulture Code of Conduct in a free workshop being hosted by Growcom on August 3. The new Code, introduced on April 1 2017, has been designed to protect growers’ interests while reflecting the business flexibilities and realities needed to operate in the market place. Growcom, with support from Queensland’s regional horticulture organisations, will run a series of workshops through sponsorship from HiveXchange and with support from the VegNET program. A guest speaker from
the ACCC will give an overview of the Code and take questions. There will also be a presentation from national online marketplace HiveXchange entitled, ‘Managing your compliance – an online consignment tool making Code Compliance easy’. Horticulture produce agreements (HPAs) developed by Growcom will also be distributed and discussed at the workshops. While the ACCC will continue working with industry associations like Growcom to educate growers and traders, the next stage of its work will take the form of compliance checks. Growcom Chief Ad-
vocate Rachel Mackenzie said the workshops would provide valuable information to growers. “The Code workshops will help you understand types of trading arrangements and additional protections under the new Code. They will also help you get the most out of the Code without being overwhelmed by paperwork and will describe the process for raising concerns and issues,” she said. HiveXchange CEO Tony Palanca said the company was proud to sponsor the Code workshops. To RSVP for catering purposes, visit www.growcom.com.au/hort-code-ofconduct/
FROM P1 As Tinaroo Dam returns to a medium zone capacity of about 4000ML, the amount of water released will amount to five times the flow of what is currently in the Barron River. Mr Moro said SunWater has a ‘statutory requirement’ to release the water for environmental attributes – which could mean environmental or leisure and recreation use. “Two years in a row we’ve started off the season in the 60s,” said Mr Moro. “This is a ridiculous decision that’s been made. It’s an error in the resource plan that needs to be corrected.” The releases will return to the current low flows in September.
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ing community, we can't keep allocating the farmers less and less water. With the Tablelands currently in a drought stage there's not much room for cutting back more water; the leaders may believe it's needed however the community (especially the farmers) can see how this is affecting everyone in a negative way,” she said. “If the community isn’t provided with a report of some kind that the public can access, the community will start to doubt the system and unfortunately feel taken advantage of by the larger companies.” Joe Moro and other industry leaders had a meeting with the Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Mines on Tuesday, August 1 to discuss fixing the problem.
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HORTICULTURAL FARMER
OF THE YEAR AWARD The annual
‘Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year’
award recognises Outstanding Innovation and/or Exceptional Leadership in the Tableland Horticultural Industry
The Mareeba Distruct Fruit and Vegetable Growers Assocation is now inviting nominations for the 2017 award which will be presented at the MDFVGA Dinner on September 15. NOMINATIONS CLOSE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 Post to PO Box 989, Mareeba QLD 4880 or email mdfvga@bigpond.com
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The agricultural industry flagged this issue last year and had a meeting with Anthony Lynham, Minster for Department of Natural Resources and Mines to discuss the need to change the Barron Resources Plan in regards to when the Low zone kicks in. Last year the Tablelands was drought declared but remained in Medium Zone which allowed about 40,000ML to be released which should have stayed in the Dam, helping with higher allocations and keeping Tinaroo Dam above 50% longer. Jacinta Carusi's family are long-standing Mareeba farmers. She said that unless the issue is dealt with, confidence in in the system will quickly fade. “The Tablelands is a farm-
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THE 2016 MAREEBA DISTRICT FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS DINNER The Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association is again preparing for its Annual Fruit and Vegetable Dinner. This year, the dinner will be held on Friday 16 September 2016 at the Mareeba International Club. We are approaching your firm for sponsorship of this event as you have an involvement in the fruit and vegetable industry. Sponsorship towards our dinner can be made by way of a monetary contribution. The Association will regard all contributions received to include GST and a tax invoice will be forwarded to you once payment is received.
SUGAR REPORTS MOSSMAN MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS WEEK 7
Gold Sponsor status is also available for sponsorship of the Dinner. This status will be given special promotions, where the names will be announced as “Gold Dinner Sponsors”. The cost involved in becoming a Gold Sponsor will be $660.00 (GST inclusive). Sponsors names will be noted on the invitation that is sent to all members of this Association and sponsors are welcome to set up a display at the hall on the night. Also, on the evening of the Dinner, our President will announce those organizations or businesses that have provided sponsorship towards the Dinner. Sponsorship categories include: $600.00 (GST Exclusive) $300.00 to $599.00 (GST Exclusive) $100.00 to $299.00 (GST Exclusive) $0 to $99.00 (GST Exclusive)
Gold Sponsor Silver Sponsor Bronze Sponsor Sponsor
As always, we thank you for your continued support and if you are interested in being involved with our dinner, please contact myself on (07) 4092 6099 or email: jam.lopez97@gmail.com so the necessary arrangements for promotion can be organised. Thank you and kind regards.
Maree Lopez Secretary Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
Mossman Mill plant availability was above budget for Week 7 along with the budgeted throughput. The factory processed 48,559 tonnes of cane at an average crushing rate of 338 tonnes/hour. The major down time during the week was due to a shredder hammer tip inspection, No. 3 Mill feed chute fault and No. 3 Mill steam engine issue. No. 6 Mill has continued to perform this week and resulted in improved crushing rates. • Total for week: 48,559 tonnes • CCS for week: 12.39 • Total cane crushed to date: 259,447 tonnes • CCS average to date: 11.97 • 2017 crop estimate: 930,000 tonnes
TABLELAND MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS WEEK 8 To date the mill has crushed 226,134 tonnes with a season to date CCS of 13.22. • Total for week: 24,601 tonnes • CCS for week: 13.54 • Total cane crushed to date: 226,134 tonnes • CCS average to date: 13.22 • 2017 crop estimate: 730,000 tonnes
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Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries
Get the whole family involved in a worthwhile cause or cultural event. Your intellectual charm will entice new love interests. Changes in your residence may be financially favorable.
Taurus
ak e r b a e k a T and relax!
Wednesday 2nd
Thursday 3rd
Friday 4th
Saturday 5th
Sunday 6th
Monday 7th
Tuesday 8th
Tide Times 0037 1.37 0605 2.00 1220 0.89 1913 2.46
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Ingredients 1 cup plain white flour
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Method
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2. Remove 1 tablespoon of the 1 cup of flour. In a small bowl, toss together the remaining flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and both types of chocolate chips. Stir.
May 22 to June 21
3. Remove the skins and mash the bananas extremely well. 4. In another bowl, briskly whisk together the egg and Greek yogurt. Stir in the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, brown sugar, and the mashed bananas. 5. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
June 22 to July 22
6. Separate the batter evenly among the 12 cavities or fill up 9-10 for extra
Advancement can be yours if you are assertive in your approach. Unexpected bills will be impossible for you to pay. Visit friends or relatives you rarely see.
Leo
C R O S S
WORD SEARCH
July 23 to Aug 22
Opportunities for love will develop while traveling or while attending religious functions. Don’t lend or borrow money or belongings. Those you live with may be experiencing problems.
Virgo
Aug 23 - Sept 23
Don’t start a dispute unless you’re prepared to accept irreversible results. You have done all you can to sort things out a personal level. Someone you live with will be quite unreasonable today.
Libra
WORD
Sept 24 to Oct 23
There will be hidden matters that you may find disturbing. You will easily charm members of the opposite sex. Someone may be trying to damage your reputation.
Scorpio
Oct 24 to Nov 22
You could easily lose your temper at work. Don’t push your opinions or ideas on others. You may want to take a look at courses offered at a local institute. Children may be on your mind.
Sagittarius
Nov 23 to Dec 21
You should be able to make major career gains if you plan your intentions carefully. You can expect changes in your financial situation as well as in your status. However, be careful with luggage; it may be rerouted.
Capricorn
Dec 22 to Jan 20
Access Accident Air Ashes Burn Caution Chemicals
Contain Crawl Crew Defeat Defense Explosion Fatigue
Puzzle solutions
Escapist tendencies will result in a poor reputation and a lack of confidence. Any intimate relationships with colleagues will lead to gossip that could easily affect your position. You may feel that someone at work is holding you back.
Aquarius
Jan 21 to Feb 19
You might not accomplish all that you want to at home today. Having your own business is a good idea. You will be viewed as a sensitive, compassionate individual and others will ask you for advice.
Pisces
Max 26o Min 18o
1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Generously coat a muffin tin with cooking spray and then dust the cavities with cocoa powder.
Be prepared to lose friends or alienate other people if you insist on being stubborn. Make plans to attend group discussions or get together with friends who like to talk as much as you do.
Cancer
Max 28o Min 18o
Greek Yogurt Chocolate Banana Muffins
Work quietly on your own. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunities that exist. Children will be of major concern if you haven’t kept the lines of communication open.
Gemini
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Fire Gauge Generate Intense Jumpsuit Pressure Pump
Radio Rose Tank Threat Trust Venting
ACROSS 7. A person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. 8. A call made to rally soldiers for battle. 9. Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance. 10. Reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree. 11. Departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour. 13. A dome-shaped Eskimo house. 15. Make a speech, especially pompously or at length. 16. Make (something) seem worthy and impressive. 18. Made, consisting of, or resembling wood; woody. 19. Past and past participle of tell. 21. A landlocked country in East Africa. 22. Causing horror.
DOWN 1. A foolish or stupid person (often as a general term of abuse). 2. Popular music that is tuneful and undemanding. 3. An item or piece of something, typically one left over from a larger piece or set. 4. A contemptible or unpleasant person. 5. The state of being the firstborn child. 6. A rejection or dismissal of someone by treating them as unimportant. 12. Money obtained in return for labour or services. 14. A low-brow style of mass-produced art or design using popular or cultural icons. 17. Having electrical or magnetic polarity. 20. Past and past participle of lay.
ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY
Feb 20 to March 20
Social activity should be on your agenda today. An older member of the family may need assistance. You mustn’t give too much to your children.
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New display home set to open at Amaroo
The Tropic Coast Homes (QBCC 1089966) stunning new display home is under construction and due to open to the public in mid August. Located at 11 Jannali Ct, Amaroo, this stunning custom design features four bedrooms, state of the art kitchen with quality fixtures and fittings throughout plus a spacious alfresco area, media room and swimming pool. Tropic Coast Homes employs only the best trades people and staff, who are all professionals in their given field. From Concreting, block laying, plumbing, electrical, rendering, roofing, tiling and more are all serving local communities and committed to quality assurance. Company founder, Aaron Groot, has been active in the Building Industry in North Queensland for more than eighteen years and has overseen the growth and excellence of Tropic Coast Homes in the quality of homes and the service to clients. Aaron says “At Tropic Coast Homes our goal of satisfying and exceeding the expectations of our customers through the building of quality homes at a value for money price shines through with every project.” Tropic Coast Homes are very excited to be opening their latest display home at Amaroo and promise to showcase the latest and greatest in all new home innovations. They will be available for all of your new home building enquiries and enjoy custom designing your dream home to match your desires. Pop in and see Deb at the Amaroo Sales Centre on Hastie Road, Mareeba or phone 0409 321 000. Visit www.amarooestate.com.au
An exceptional address – a must to inspect
This superb 'as new' home is the perfect example of style and functionality meeting execution. Boasting the finest finishes and attention to detail it's an effortless model of resort style living. Luxurious attention to detail has been incorporated throughout from the gatehouse entry all the way to the stunning timber deck and inground saltwater pool. This home is defined by an impressive combination of style and usability, as first impressions go you won't be disappointed. It's a true entertainers haven, with four bedrooms and an open plan living area that flows seamlessly out through
six stacker doors onto the entertainment area. Internally the substantial gloss kitchen features stone bench tops and stainless steel appliances and is centrally positioned to easily access both the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Other quality features include: • Fully air-conditioned throughout with Fujitsu split system airconditioning • 2.7m high ceilings with impressive two step cornice • Large open plan fully tiled living areas • Four generous carpeted bedrooms with mirrored built-ins • Master with his and hers resort style ensuite,
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fully tiled to the ceiling, full length mirrored robe and patio access • Separate media room with built-in speakers • Stylish fixed bar • State of the art kitchen with stone bench tops, glass splashback, breakfast bar, generous storage space and stainless steel appliances including 900mm Delonghi oven • Main bathroom fully tiled to the ceiling with separate vanity area • Large laundry with
built-in cupboards • Security screens, tinted windows and multiple storage cupboards throughout • Data cable points in all rooms plus extra power points and tv points • Power point for generator • Extra large double garage with built-in storage cupboard • 5KW solar power system and solar hot water • Stunning 60m2 timber deck overlooking
the in-ground saltwater swimming pool with waterfall & spa features • Exposed aggregate driveway with built-in letterbox and pathways all around the home • Dog enclosure with 1.8m high fencing • 8m x 7m powered, colorbond shed with 3 roller door access and 3rd toilet • 1125m2 immaculately landscaped and fully fenced allotment with electric gated entry, automatic irrigation and side access to the shed
This unique property is positioned in an exceptional area of town, only a few short minutes from Mareeba's CBD and metres from the Amaroo Medical Centre. All the factors you desire in a dream home Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
are here. It's rare that you find a home of this calibre available for sale inspection is a must. For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.
MAREEBA REDUCED to $529,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468
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PROPERTY
Great family entertainer
Mareeba Property Management
Your local rental specialists FULLY FURNISHED UNIT One bedroom, fans, built-ins, airconditioning to lounge & bedroom, right in town, internet & phone connection available, share laundry. $240 PER WEEK
Address: Price: Agent:
For more information or to arrange an inspection Contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111 View Rentals at: www.rentmpm.com.au
Contact:
MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE OPEN HOMES
SALLY TEITZEL 0475 777 137
rooms have built-ins, are spacious and close to amenities. Floor to ceiling stack sliding glass doors provide flawless integration of indoor/outdoor living. The generous alfresco entertaining area complete with a family-sized built-in stainless steel BBQ is perfect for casual outdoor dining. Floors are tiled for easy care and maintenance and the sleek laundry opens to the outside. There are split-system air-conditioners and ceiling fans throughout and a solar hot water system and tinted glass for energy efficiency. Outside, perfectly planted low maintenance gardens have been established on the fully fenced 4165m2 allotment. For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office on 0408 456 344.
MAREEBA Price Reduced to $449,000 John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344
Private and quiet family home
FOUR bedroom block home with en-suite, fans throughout, air-conditioning to main bedroom, built-ins, bathtub, large kitchen with walk in pantry, solar hot water system, two patios, no rear neighbors, double lock up carport, extra outside bathroom and toilet and strictly no pets.
58 ROYES STREET 3 1 1 $275,000 NEG OPEN SATURDAY 10.00AM - 11.00AM 10 TROUGHTON STREET 3 1 2 $205,000 OPEN SATURDAY 11:30AM - 12:30PM
This home’s interior is cool, calm and sophisticated, packed with design features and loads of storage. There is a great sense of flow and connectivity throughout the house, with its multiple living zones and quality inclusions and finishes completing the package. The clean lines of the galley-style kitchen layout with waterfall ends create a practical, space-efficient work area including stainless steel appliances. A generous butler's pantry includes additional storage and preparation area (all behind closed doors). The open plan living area includes a separate media room with closable doors. Contemporary finishes in the main bathroom include a wall hung vanity, plunge bath and separate shower. The master bedroom features walk-in robe and ensuite with twin showers, double wall hung vanity and separate toilet. The other two bed-
For more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111.
EXCLUSIVE ACREAGE LIFESTYLE
Address: Price: Agent:
• Lowset, 3 bedrooms + 1 bathroom home • Three bay Colorbond shed with solar power • Fully fenced 5292m2 allotment, town water • Acreage living close to town
$299,000 NEG
Contact:
JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344
MAREEBA FOR RENT $370 P/W Mareeba Property Management 4092 2111
Mareeba Property Management
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IDEAL SHOP LOCATIONS FOR RENT
PEACE & SERENITY ON 6.37 ACRES Located in the heart of Peeramon only a short distance to Lake Eacham, Malanda, Yungaburra & Atherton is this solid and private property. This 2.58 hectare property is fully fenced and has access to a dam & the North Johnstone River and 3 head of cattle are included. The solid masonry block home is tiled throughout, has a full length patio overlooking fantastic rural views. Well appointed solid timber kitchen has ample cupboard space, gas cooktop, electric oven & dishwasher. 2 spacious bedrooms, main bedroom complete with built-ins & a/c. Spacious open plan living/dining is complete with wood heater and access to both front & rear patios. The solid, lockable 6x9m shed has power, lights & water - includes trusses & timber framing making it easy to line & convert into liveable area. The 2x 19,000 litre water tanks provide ample water storage with dam back up. Picturesque dam/river flows into the North Johnstone River filled with fish, platypus & ducks. There is also a holding yard with shelter & loading ramp.
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Approx 170sqm fully renovated shop, individual offices/consult rooms, fully a/c separate reception + conference room.
80sqm shop, tiled, kitchenette & toilet. Owner is willing to freshly paint throughout & install airconditioning.
80sqm shop, carpet, offices, reception area with desk. Owner is willing to freshly paint throughout & install airconditioning.
$500 + GST PER WEEK
$250 + GST PER WEEK
$250 + GST PER WEEK
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PROPERTY 3 bedroom home in quiet cul-de sac
THREE bedroom home in a quiet cul-de-sac with fully fenced yard, two toilets, one bathroom, front and decking area, pagola, two vehicle parking, located near school and in near central position of Mareeba. Outside pets are allowed. Other Features include air-conditioning,
polished timber floor and carpet and gas. For more information contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or Mark on 0428 121 520 and Lynette on 0427 153 868. Email mrea4880@qld. chariot.net.au or visit www.mareeba4880realestate.com.au
Address: MAREEBA Price: Rent Price Per Week on Application Agent: Mareeba Real Estate Agencies Contact: 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868
www.4880.com.au
CBD convenience at your fingertips
603 Hodzic Road, Mareeba
ESCAPE SUBURBAN LIVING WITH TOWN CENTRE A SHORT DRIVE AWAY!
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• 30 Acres Fully Fenced • Spacious 3 Bedroom Block Home • 2 Permanent Dams, Bore, Tanks, Multiple Sheds • Short Drive To CBD Amenities
$495,000 NEG - ID#1P2137 Andrew Rogato 0418 183 444
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The CBD is just around the corner, this solid three bedroom block and timber home is conveniently located in a nice, quite close with all the CBD offerings at your fingertips. The spacious home offers a family size kitchen with walk-in pantry and easy access to the dining room and oversized outdoor living area.
All three bedrooms main with a/c are decent in size with bathroom recently modernized and separate toilet conveniently located close by. The super-sized lounge room is centrally located with another adjoining room suitable for either another bedroom or home office with exit door leading out onto the carport and front patio.
The block is also of a decent size being 918m2 with rear access and a priceless reserve nature strip as your rear neighbour. Also adding to the package is another secure car space and lockable storage or man cave at the rear of the home away from street view. Schools, shopping and transport all walk-
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3545M2 FLAT ALLOTMENT • READY TO BUILD ON • SERVICED BY TOWN WATER, POWER AND TELEPHONE • HAS BITUMEN ROAD FRONTAGE AND CONCRETE CURBED • FENCED ON 3 SIDES • 2 MINUTES DRIVE TO CBD
MAREEBA $290,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 555
$134,000 4092 1556
7 Hort Street, Mareeba
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INDEX
business
DIRECTORY
A
C
Air Conditioning
Carpentry/ Painting Childcare Curtains & Blinds
B
Blinds Builder/ Home Improvements
Electrical Embroidery Entertainment
F
E
Floor Coverings Fitness Fuel
Earthmoving
AIR CONDITIONING
G Graphic Design
I
Irrigation I.T
M
CHILDCARE
Mowing Services
S
Pest Management Plumbing Pool Maintenance
Sandblasting/ Painting Security Snake Removal
P
Q
Quarry
T
ELECTRICAL
Timber Transport Travel Tree Lopping Truck/ Crane hire
V
Venue Hire
ENTERTAINMENT • BISTRO • BAR • TAB • KENO • POKIES • FUNCTIONS
Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent
Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146
Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880
P: 4092 3019
M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629
info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au
ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014
3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets
www.donhall.com.au
99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673
Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care
R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence
Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657
For $31 per week
24/7
CURTAINS & BLINDS
117 Mason St, Mareeba • P: 4092 2208 W: www.essential-fitness.com.au
CURTAINS & BLINDS
Plus we sell...
Tracks > Rods > Accessories
Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings
Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds
MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229
Supply & Fit
TO IN Blinds and Curtains
Desiree Siemon
31 Kennedy Hwy, Tolga intoblindstolga@gmail.com ABN: 60 907 697 564
FLOOR COVERINGS
FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...
Trust the BLIND specialists!
P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023
96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619
Daniel Battistin
Residential • Commercial • Phones/Data Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners
Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com
25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880
Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130
For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619
Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds
EARTHMOVING
Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300
Do it right the first time!
PHONE: 0417 843 015 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890
• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS
TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au
Carpentry / painting
SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796
96 James Street, Mareeba
BUILDER/ HOME IMPROVEMENTS
CARPENTRY/ PAINTING
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Custom Made
BLINDS
phOne 4092 2922
FITNESS
this spot could be yours!
ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582
BLINDS
Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner
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CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843
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EMBROIDERY
GREG CUMMINGS SMALL DOZER HIRE
• Renovations • Extensions • Maintenance
Landis Carlow 0448 972 642 qbcc no. 1254766
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P: 0427 563 803
Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors
MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229
Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote
FUEL receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad
Service StationS open to the public
We go where the big ones won’t!
• Regrowth • Fence Lines • Tree Clearing • Dams • General Earthworks • And Everything Else!
FLOORS
24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers (Mareeba only) JANE PETERS PO Box 1923, Mareeba QLD 4880 PHONE: 0427 932 776 ABN 98 735 499 133 Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com
7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: 4092 2472 • F: 4092 2668 18 MOFFAT ST, RAvENShOE • P: 4097 6888 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo 4098 8222 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au
business GRAPHIC DESIGN
AP
Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!
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• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers
DIRECTORY PEST MANAGEMENT
TRANSPORT
Sandblasting & Painting
P & M Carriers Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters Express Couriers
Farm Machinery, Ute Trays, Trailers, Structural Steel, Rims and more.
AINT QUALIT Y PION T PROTEC ED GUARANTE
now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba
QBCC No. 889232
Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com
IRRIGATION
SANDBLASTING/ PAINTING
124 Mason Street, Mareeba (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126
your local business guide
SECURITY • Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service
PLUMBING
For all security needs call...
IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply
POOL MAINTENANCE
Shop 3, 203-215 Byrnes Street Mareeba
MOWING SERVICES
4035 2034
MRT
MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT
CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257
TRAVEL
A SNAKE REMOVAL REMOVAL OF: SNAKES, POSSUMS, BANDICOOTS AND GOANNAS
Permit No. WA000393
P: 0497 858 018
IN-STORE AND ON-SITE
BURRATRONICS
CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME
SNAKE REMOVAL
SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIRS
PH: (07) 4092 7038 www.burratronics.com.au
YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith
Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au
BURRATRONICS • Laptops, Tablets, and Towers • Custom Systems • Phone and Tablet Repairs and Accessories • Networking Solutions
CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY
Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063
• 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
I.T
Freight Distribution Warehouse Storage
POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE
P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297
LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR
QUARRY
CALL OUT $50 REMOVAL OF ANIMAL $25 PER HEAD
Without a travel agent you’re on your own!
MAREEBA 4092 4222 ATHERTON 4091 3411 www.travelexperience.com.au
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TRUCK/ CRANE HIRE
TREE LOPPING
Truck and Crane Hire
TABLELANDS TREELOPPING
8 Metre Body and a 3 Tonne Crane with a 13 Metre Boom, 8 Tonne Pay Load.
• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS
WN E D LOCALLY O ATED R AND OPE
Call Jon Lambert
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WASHED SAND • FILL SAND BEDDING SAND QUALITY DAM LINING CLAY
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Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome!
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1. Purpose Notice is hereby given under section 17 of the Water Regulation 2016 that the Chief Executive for the Department of Natural Resources and Mines (the department) intends to sell unallocated water under the Water Plan (Gulf) 2007. 2. Volume and location of water available A total of up to 92,500 megalitres of unallocated water held in general reserve is being made available by fixed price sale from the Gilbert River and Cloncurry River (within the Flinders catchment) as set out in the proposed Terms of Sale. 3. Purpose of water available and entitlement Application eligibility requirements, restrictions and conditions under which water is being made available are set out in the proposed Terms of Sale. Water being made available through this application process will be granted as water licences. 4. Inspection of the Terms of Sale The proposed ‘Release of Unallocated Water in the Gulf – Cloncurry and Gilbert Rivers’ Terms of Sale document and map of the area is available on the department’s website at www.dnrm.qld.gov.au. 5. Making an application Applications will only be accepted online by the department from 28 August 2017 and must be conforming and include a response to the evaluation criteria. 6. Public information sessions The department will be holding public information sessions to provide information about this fixed price sale process. For catering purposes please register your interest by contacting the department by phone or email outlined below.
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7. Addenda The department may amend the information in this public notice. If an amendment is required, an amended notice will be published on the department’s website at www.dnrm.qld.gov.au. 8. Enquiries Further enquiries should be directed to: Department of Natural Resources and Mines Ayr Office
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What’s Coming Up? WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS
Q.C.W.A Mareeba hosts Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. 4th Wednesday of the month 9am. 15 Wilson St, Mareeba. Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft, cards and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. PCYC Seniors Social Club meets for morning tea, outings, trivia and games every Tuesday from 9.30am at the PCYC Hall 136 Walsh St Mareeba (next to Vinnies). Al-Anon Family Groups - Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666. St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance St, Mareeba. Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen every Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm entry via back gate.
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Mandy Downes Executive Director Department of Natural Resources and Mines
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We are looking for an experienced full time salary Chef/Cook for an immediate start. The successful applicant would possess at least two years experience cooking in different styles and cuisines, who is hard working, organised, creative, and passionate about food and customer service. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to lead a team as well as being a team player. It is a hands-on position, so you will be required to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Applicants must possess but not be limited to: • Profits, margins and costings • Menu planning • Food preparation, cooking, plating & presentation • Kitchen maintenance & cleaning • Maintaining, ordering stock & supplies • Sober habits If you would like to join our happy and hard working team, please send your resume to: herman@mareebarslclub.com.au
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Roosters make most of home ground advantage to win
Roosters centre Nigel Woodleigh crossed for two tries on Saturday.
The Atherton Roosters put on a dominate performance in crisp conditions at Roosters Stadium on Saturday night to defeat the Yarrabah Seahawks 28-8. The Roosters dominated possession with Yarrabah only showing signs of scoring potential via a number of key intercepts in their own defensive half. Atherton opened the scoring in the 9th minute through centre Nigel Woodleigh with Yarrabah
responding late in the half. The teams went to the break Roosters 6, Yarrabah 4. Atherton kept the points coming in steady fashion in the second half with Nigel Woodleigh and Adam Molly both ending up with braces for the match and young Ty Grogan proving reliable with the boot. Yarrabah did not add to their score until there was only four minutes remaining. Atherton scored in the
final minute to leave their fans with the winning feeling that the score reflected. Earlier Yarrabah were too good in a high scoring reserves match defeating the Roosters 56-30 while the Roosters under 19 side won on a forfeit over Yarrabah. Cairns District Rugby League action continues at Roosters Stadium this Saturday, August 5, with the Roosters hosting the Tully Tigers.
Gearing up for gymnastics champs
ABOVE: Levi, Nathan, Joey, Levi, Madison and Tallas from Tolga State School who were this year’s hosts of the District Athletics Sports Carnival.
Students from Mareeba Gymnastics Club will take part in the competition.
RIGHT: Winning Tolga State School students Jhai, Sarah, Nathan, Sarah, Amy, Talytha, Max and sports teacher Mr Lamperd with their trophy.
Primary schools come together for District Athletics Primary school students from across the southern Tablelands came together last Tuesday for their annual District Athletics carnival. Held at Atherton’s showgrounds, the stands were full as hundreds of children had qualified within their own school sports
events to attend. The focus was on the top two athletes from each event that would go forward to represent the region at Peninsula, but Atherton Tablelands Athletics School Committee host principal Nick Shirley said the event was an unofficial competition between
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schools as well. “We would like to thank Tolga for hosting the event and for catering the event and to thank all the staff and parents who made the day as good as it was,” he said. St Josephs walked away with the most points from the day.
Schools that took part included Irvinebank, Millaa Millaa, Butchers Creek, Malanda, Yungaburra, some Atherton State High School students who were still in the age bracket, Kairi, Atherton State School, St Josephs, Jubilee Christian College, Tolga, Herberton.
OVER 200 gymnasts will be heading to Mareeba this weekend as the Mareeba Gymnastics Club hosts the FNQ Junior Gymnastics Regional Championships for the first time. The competition sees gymnasts from across the Tablelands and Cairns go head to head in the annual event which is rotated throughout the Far North clubs. Think water in Mareeba are sponsoring the event in which 34 men and 175 women will compete. Spectators can watch for free at the Abbott Street, Mareeba venue. The competition kicks off Saturday, August 5 at 8.30am through until 7pm and starts again on Sunday at 8am through until 5.40pm. Local gymnasts set sights on podium 2017 Gymnastics Queensland Junior Regional Championships (FNQ) Gymnasts from across the region are gearing up to compete for the title of regional champion, with more than 200 athletes tak-
ing part in the in the 2017 Far North Queensland Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Junior Regional Championships in Mareeba next week. The event – which will be held at Mareeba Gymnastics Club on 5 and 6 August – is a stepping stone for local athletes to qualify for the state championships being held in Brisbane in September. Gymnastics Queensland Chief Executive Officer Kym Dowdell said participating gymnasts would demonstrate their strength, flexibility and artistry throughout the two-day event. “Competitors have been practicing their routines over the last few months in preparation for this event, and I’m confident we’ll see some really polished and inspiring performances,” Ms Dowdell said. “Five clubs are set to participate, with gymnasts competing on men’s apparatus such as the vault, rings, parallel bars, horizontal bars and pommel
horse, and women’s apparatus including the vault, bars, beam and floor.” Ms Dowdell said competitors from as young as six-years-old would take to the floor, highlighting the region’s local talent. “While the focus is on having fun, there’s definitely a strong sense of healthy competition amongst our gymnasts and I have no doubt it will make for some great performances.” “Gymnasts have their sights firmly set on achieving a place on the podium and we wish all competitors the best of luck.” Ms Dowdell encouraged anyone with an interest in gymnastics as well as general sport enthusiasts to attend. “Gymnastics is a visually impressive spectator sport and these meets make for a highly entertaining day out for spectators.” The event will be held at Mareeba Gymnastics Club, 31-39 Abbott Street, Mareeba. For further details, please visit www.gymqld. org.au or call 3036 5607.
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Owens’ return Big match helps Bulls win ahead for Gladiators The Gladiators are back on form after a huge win at the weekend against Edmonton Storm. The Mareeba A graders finished the game with a 48-20 win and are now sitting second place behind Innisfail Brothers on the ladder. “It was a huge improvement on last weekend,” said coach Tye Ingebrigtsen, referencing the Gators’ draw with Tully the weekend prior. “It was 22-10 at half
time and they just kept going.” This weekend is the last home game for the Gladiators as they go against ladder leaders the Brothers on Saturday night at Davies Park. “It’s a very important game for us – if we win this we will get a top three spot and be in the semi finals,” said Ingebrigtsen. “Fingers crossed everything goes to plan because the A grade team
hasn’t been in a final for four or five years.” Ingebrigtsen said the boys have a tough few games ahead of them in the lead up to the final. “We’re looking for a big strong crowd to cheer us on at our last home game,” he said. “We’ve got a good track record with home games - we haven’t lost one yet. “ A grade kicks off at 6pm.
FORMER FNQ Heat defender Shaun Owens returned to the Mareeba Bulls on Saturday night to help the side keep alive in the finals race after a tense 2-1 away win to the Edge Hill Tigers. The Bulls came back from a goal down at halftime to secure the much needed three points. Owens 11th hour signing came at just the right time with Bulls trio Robert Pendenza, Steven Cater and Adrain Madrid all unavailable and with the side also losing Jason Haydon just before halftime to a serious knee injury, Owens was introduced just before halftime to help lift the Bulls. Mareeba started the match where they left off the midweek’s 4-0 win in
the cup, totally outplaying the Tigers, but were unable to capitalise during a dominate first half and were made to pay just on the stroke of halftime as the Tigers broke away to take the lead. But having a player sent off in a frantic closing to the first half also saw Haydon being taken away in an ambulance. The Bulls started the second half on fire with Youi Sato latching onto Owens through ball to score inside the opening thirty seconds of the half. The Bulls then kept pushing with Pier Portella and Paul Ruiz also missing clear opportunities, but the pressure paid off when Ruiz hit the lead for the Bulls in the 54th minute,
with Mareeba holding on for a much needed win. “We played some really good football, dominated for the opening 45, but we paid the price again for some key moments, but this time we fought back and showed out resilience,” Srhoj stated. “Proud of the fight, proud of the character, especially missing Cater, Penny, then Jas, it was huge win,” Srhoj commented. When asked about Owens 11th hour signing, Srhoj commented how much of a boost it was the boys. “Its not just him being there physically that lifted the boys, but mentally it also gave everyone a boost and some belief, it’s great to have him back at the
club” Srhoj stated. The Bulls reserves and ladies did not enjoy great days at the office, going down 6-1 and 4-0 respectively. On Friday night, in the Tablelands derby, an Adam Latif 85th minute winner proved the difference as the Mareeba Bulls 2nd division Black side enjoyed a outstanding 3-2 win against the Atherton Eagles in a tense match up at Atherton International club. The young Bulls showed plenty of fight and character coming back from 1-0 down, then 2-1 down to win 3-2 and keep their finals aspirations alive. The Bulls play away this Sunday at Leichhardt.
ATDDEA hosts dressage comp
The Tablelands Dressage club (ATDDEA) held its July competition on July 22 and 23, at Kerribee Park, Mareeba with a great turn out of riders and horses, juniors and adults.
Janifer Willis, an Equestrian Australia (EA) ‘B’ level judge from SE Queensland, joined local EA judges Netta Stringer, Margot Warnett and Neitah Norman to judge over
30 classes on the weekend. Some high percentages were achieved across all levels. The club’s next competition is on the weekend of August 12 and 13, fol-
Margot Warnett riding Don Spirit. ALL PHOTOS BY Cherie Giles, ATDDEA’s club photographer.
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lowed by the club’s championships on September 9 and 10. New members are welcome – for more information head to www.tablelandsdressage.com.au
Lucy Giles riding Wishpool Twist.
Emma Giles riding Regal For Love Alone.
Marcela Adkins riding Sharellen Carisma.
Jane Knight riding Rivers Two Up.
Gypsy-Rose Parker riding Yulara Just Joy.
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Local soccer player sets sights on professional career Former Mareeba Junior football (Soccer) player Josh Pin has set his sights on becoming a professional football player. The former Heat player who spent the last three and a half seasons playing in the NPL (former State League) is currently on trial and doing pre-season training with Oxford City FC in west London. “Well it all started off when I was fortunate enough to receive a few opportunities to either move to England or go to Melbourne to play,” said Josh. “I had to make a decision pretty quick as pre-season in England was starting on July 1. “I ended up deciding to go to England half way through the NPL season to go on trial with Oxford City FC. “The reason I decided that is because the training over here as well as the advanced coaching methods will help me improve as a player and understand many aspects of the game. “It also gives me an opportunity to play professionally as well. “It was a great feeling knowing majority of people in England live and breathe the game the same way I do. “It just helps you want to achieve more and give
Josh Pin kitted out in the Oxford City FC strip playing against Oxford United FC.
Ravenshoe golf tournament Ravenshoe Millstream Country Club held a fundraising dinner and auction at its last event weekend, raising over $3000. The following Sunday it was the NQ Savannah R/E Stableford event, sponsored by Bert Wilson
and Team in Ravenshoe. Overall Winner was Jim Robinson on 41 Stableford points with Dave Cassels Runner Up on count back also 41 points. NTP#6 Shane Soper and Longest Drive #12 Emma Bradley. Congratu-
PICTURED: Winner Jim Robinson with club Captain Caraline Soper.
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you the belief as a player to reach the top. Every day there are people talking, playing and training in the parks, it’s great. “In my first week I have been on trial doing pre-season training with Oxford City FC. “We played a pre-season friendly against Oxford United FC a couple of weeks ago and hopefully next week I will know if I can stay or move on to the next club. “It’s different over here, my typical day starts with waking up and having breakfast, depending if I have training at night, I would head to the park and do extra training for an hour or so then come home and jump into the gym for a strength workout and injury prevention. “I would then go for a shower and have some lunch, after lunch some stretching and generally chill out until training which starts around 6:15pm.” Josh started playing football when he was just five years of age for the Mareeba Bulls, up until the age of 12, after which he moved to the Cairns based Heat. “It’s all business at the moment, no time for socialising – I want to become a pro,” he said.
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