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Farmers the toast of region HUNDREDS of Tablelands growers and businesses came together to celebrate the region’s strong farming community on Friday night for the annual Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association dinner. While Ravenshoe farmer Warren Jonsson took out the Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year Award, sisters Karolyna and Raychelle Srhoj (pictured) marvelled at the giant pumpkin on display at the Mareeba International Club. More than $20,000 was raised for local charities on the night, which was celebrated by a record crowd of over 400 people. FULL STORY – THE LAND

senseless hoons Lives endangered and wildlife killed in street rampage EXCLUSIVE By Michael Serenc

A RECKLESS rampage by a group of sadistic hoons has residents of a Mareeba street fearing for their lives. Riding in a white dual-cab 4WD ute, the group tore through Eli Cl about 10:50pm last Wednesday night, performing a burnout before running down and killing two wallabies. An Eli Cl resident, who asked not to be named,

said she was sickened by the act of cruelty and feared for the safety of her neighbours. “I think their behaviour is appalling. The wallabies are protected animals, they’re part of the attraction of living up here and that’s not a humane way to kill them,” she said. “It looked like they were deliberately targeting the wallabies, swerving all over the road trying to get them. “They’ve come down the street chasing them.”

The mum-of-one said there were several families with young children and household pets who lived in the street. “One of my neighbours was seeing off some relatives or friends who were visiting earlier that night, and I could hear their children out the front,” she said. “Had that incident happened around the same time and the hoons had been drinking, it could have been a lot worse.”

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Wallabies and other native animals are commonplace in the area, which backs on to bushland. “There’s a lot of wildlife around so I think these hoons are finding they’re a really easy target,” the resident said. “They could have damaged property because of the high speed they were driving at, they could have easily taken letterboxes, cars or anything else that was around.” CONTINUED Page 3

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Mareeba State High School film student Chau Truong created a mental health video with the help of student council secretary Chloe Hrkac, vice-president Cyrena Myrteza, president Erin Phillott, treasurer Jacinta Russo and teacher Tim Ralph.

Powerful video raises awareness of mental health A GROUP of compassionate high school students have helped create awareness about mental health through a powerful video. Mareeba State High School’s student council worked with talented filmmaker Chau Truong to create an informative and uplifting video on the impact of depression and anxiety on young students and what they can do to seek help. The video, made in partnership with mental health organisation the Black Dog Institute, has so far generated more than

110,000 views on Facebook since being posted on August 24. It followed a shorter clip produced by Chau on Mental Health and Depression Awareness Week in May, which aimed to educate students on the issue through several activities in honour of Dr Mark Bestmann, who passed away earlier this year. “I gave them my input into how the student council could do that first video and that reached a lot of people and the whole community,” she said. “After that, we wanted to do a second

video so we could really promote what Dr Bestmann wanted us to share with everyone.” The informative video features appearances by several of the school’s senior students and Dr Bestmann’s wife, Margie. “The students really appreciate it being out there and we do have some people who struggle with their mental health,” Chau said. Student council vice-president Cyrena Myrteza said the video built solidarity amongst the student population.

“It lets others know there’s more people to talk to and they’re not alone,” she said. Student council mentor and teacher Tim Ralph said the video had been watched by other schools as far away as Dalby and Chinchilla. A third video is also in the works for another mental health week next term. To watch the video, head to the Mareeba State High School Facebook page and click on the videos tab.

Push to get tourists road wise A TABLELANDS cop has urged tourists to school up on Queensland road rules before visiting the region. Tablelands Patrol Group Inspector Roger Whyte said it was critical tourists familiarised themselves with local road rules before hopping in the car to start their adventure. “The unfamiliarity of roadways, not only by tourists but by those local motorists utilising them, can be problematic,” he said. “It’s probably timely to warn all motorists to take

care on the roads they are travelling and to abide by the road rules.” Insp Whyte said tourists should “drive during daylight hours and have a realistic expectation about the distances they need to travel”. “Obviously, they will also need to plan and be better equipped with regards to what accommodation they’re intending on utilising,” he said. “And they also need to have some maps as to where they’re travelling and read those before they drive to

their destination.” General tips given to tourists by police include being aware that Australians drive on the left hand side of the road, holding a valid driver’s license and knowing the legal blood alcohol limit for the license you hold, observing speed limits, wearing helmets on bikes and motorbikes, making sure your vehicle is roadworthy and registered and wearing a seatbelt when driving. For more info, visit www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/cscp/visitors/TravellinginQueensland.htm

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Department overrides council over fire station TABLELANDS Regional Council will be virtually powerless to stop Herberton’s new fire station from being built in a residential street, after the State Government took over the approval process. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) will now go through the Ministerial Designation (MD) process, which bypasses the regular council process and leaves a final decision on the site up to the State Government. QFES secretly bought a property on 38 Perkins St last month - before letting neighbouring residents know of their intentions.

The site was recommended for purchase by the Public Service Business Agency, who then recommended QFES undergo the MD process. The $1.2 million station will include facilities for SES training and room for two fire trucks. But a QFES spokeswoman said the MD process was “typically undertaken for the development and delivery of other state-wide QFES capital works”. “Essentially, this is normal practice, not the exception,” she said. Under the MD process, QFES must prepare an initial assessment report for stakeholder con-

sultation, followed by an initial assessment report for public notification. Public notification and community consultation is then sought, before the publication of a Final Assessment Report (FAR). The FAR is due for consideration in November, while public consultation is scheduled between September 30 and October 21. Far Northern Region Acting Assistant Commissioner John Bolger previously told The Express QFES intended to build the new station in Perkins St and any decision to shift the site would be “political”. Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth said he was

aware QFES intended to go through the MD process “from the beginning”. “The council had a number of preferred options, but in the end, it’s a State Government decision,” he said. “I am aware that the department will be consulting with council in the very near future.” Mr Knuth said he wanted to hear residents’ concerns during public consultation. “I’m hoping to get feedback,” he said. “Obviously, the community wants a new fire station and the location is always going to be a sticking point.”

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The resident said she found another two dead wallabies along nearby Seary Rd the next morning, with skid marks also evident on that section of road. Council and the police have since been contacted about the incident. Tablelands Patrol Group Inspector Roger Whyte vowed to try and catch the perpetrators. “Hooning won’t be tolerated and any reports of vehicles hooning will be thoroughly investigated,” he said. “Improper use of motor vehicles, whether it be on a road, street or in bushland, is very dangerous, not only to the occupant but members of the community.” Insp Whyte said the hoons’ decision to run down two wallabies “smacked of blatant stupidity”.

“It further endangers not only the occupants but other community members should the vehicle veer out of control,” he said. Tablelands Wildlife Rescue (TWR) treasurer Clelia Croxford condemned the hoons’ act of brutality. “It’s a horrible thing to happen in this day and age. These are our native wildlife,” she said. “If the police find them, I hope they throw the book at them.” Mrs Croxford said TWR often had to care for animals which had been tortured by sick individuals looking for kicks. “It’s really disheartening from a wildlife carer’s point of view…It’s such a real shame,” she said. Wallabies and other mammals being chased can also develop a condition known as capture

myopathy, which causes their muscles to seize up and suffer a slow, agonising death. Mrs Croxford suggested that the hoons, if caught, should spend some time volunteering with her group caring for orphaned and injured wildlife. She urged anybody who saw a dead wallaby or kangaroo to check its pouch for a joey. “Often there are orphans left behind…As carers, we are thrust into horrific scenes like that, having to go and peel off carcasses from the roads,” Mrs Croxford said. The latest incident comes after a pack of dogs attacked and killed a dozen kangaroos at Mareeba Golf Club in July. To report injured wildlife or volunteer, contact Tablelands Wildlife Rescue on 4091 7767 or visit www.tablelandswildliferescue.com and download a membership form.

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A YOUNG Tom Braes never thought he’d one day end up holding the scales of justice. The son of a croc shooter and one of six children raised in Mareeba, Mr Braes reckons he was more likely to end up as a truck driver or something similar before a job offer as a court clerk in Mt Isa saw him leave school at 15 and start what would be a long and fruitful career in law. The rest is history and now Mareeba’s long-serving magistrate has been given the ultimate honour, awarded a medal of the Order of Australia at a ceremony in Cairns earlier this month. “It’s a very prestigious award and it’s something that I am very proud of,” he said. “My community involvement over many years has been a joint effort with my wife being behind

me and assisting with anything that I’ve done.” Appointed as Mareeba Magistrate in 2004 and starting in his role the following year, Mr Braes said he loved being a part of the community he grew up in and enjoyed his volunteer work with the Mareeba Lions. “Some people seem to be drawn to volunteering,” he said. “There are many people in our community locally, across the state and the nation who are our unsung heroes who give their time voluntarily day in, day out.” Throughout a glittering career, Mr Braes has been involved with several different organisations across the North, including the Charters Towers Country Music Festival and Charters Towers and Mareeba chambers of commerce. He was even part of the committee that helped establish Bendigo

Community Bank in Mareeba a decade ago and lobbied for the construction of the Mareeba Heritage Centre. “Mareeba has a great community spirit,” Mr Braes said. “We have the benefit of having a Lions Club, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce and dozens of other associations, all of whom are working to promote the town.” The father-of-four also credited his wife Karen for her unwavering support throughout his career, acknowledging there were some tough times along the way. “We had four children under five years of age, so it was a very demanding time for her while I was studying to become a solicitor,” Mr Braes said. “As I got more involved in community work, she has typed hundreds of minutes, reports and grant applications.”

Mareeba Shire Council boss recognised MAREEBA Shire Council’s top bureaucrat has been given a glowing endorsement by a peak local government body. Straight-talking CEO Peter Franks (pictured) took out the Queensland Local Government Managers Australia (LGMA) Manager of the Year Award at a conference on September 8, recognising his “outstanding leadership and management qualities”. Mr Franks, who has been in the top job since council de-amalgamated from Tablelands Regional Council in January 2014, said he was humbled to receive the award. “You can’t win these sort of things without an incredibly good team behind you and that’s what we’ve got here,” he said. “We started off with a very motivated workforce because everybody who came over wanted the new council to succeed, and

they’ve kept that going which is great.” Originally from South Africa, Mr Franks has 15 years’ experience in local government, having previously been CEO of several regional councils across Queensland including Livingstone and Mackay. Known for his friendly and approachable nature, the father-of-four said it had been an attimes challenging role as council battled with the cost of de-amalgamation to remain viable. “The forecast for Mareeba Shire Council was that we weren’t going to survive financially,” he said. “The staff wanted us to survive and to do that we had to look at doing things differently.” Mr Franks said he threw out the rule book when it came to top-down management style, instead consulting with staff to give them the tools they needed to do their jobs as easily and

efficiently as possible. “The staff came up with a whole range of different ideas, but it also reinforced the idea of ‘That’s your job, you go and do it and we’ll back you’,” he said. “Anyone can come in and see me at any stage if they have issues…I know it’s a bit cliché saying your door is always open, but it is.” Mr Franks said a personal highlight was seeing the Queensland Auditor-General’s report for the 2014/15 financial year, which noted Mareeba was one of only two de-amalgamated councils that achieved an operating surplus. “That was the highest priority I had and we ticked that box,” he said. “We’ve just got to constantly chip away at it and become more sustainable, deliver better services to the community and be smarter on how we deliver it.”

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Pty Ltd will have enough land to press ahead with a development application to council. If approved, the shopping centre would be built along Byrnes St, across the road from Mareeba Plaza. While Mrs Moore submitted the petition too late for it to be included on the agenda of today’s council meeting, The Express understands it will be discussed amongst councillors at a closed workshop afterwards. Once tabled at the next meeting on October 12, councillors will have the option to either reject the petition, receive and note it or receive it and ask CEO Peter Franks to prepare a report. Construction of the centre is expected to take between 12 and 18 months, generating between 200 and 220 direct and indirect jobs. Once built, the 7000m2 centre, which will include a major supermarket, is expected to sustain between 200 and 250 direct and indirect jobs. “We’re about to get another class of students graduate from school and what are they

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Action needed on street parks I WOULD like to respond to Councillor Voyce’s suggestion, to look at small measures and a community engagement officer to fix the problem with parking in Catherine St in Tolga. The council needs to get out of their ivory tower and get out to the community more and stop using excuses of not having enough money in the budget. When the council does something, they should be doing it right the first time and not try and do a quick fix at the Tolga School. Those children are our future. The council seems to want to spend $200,000 on a project at Priors Creek which we don’t need and will not bring much more business to the main street, but can’t spend the money to help to keep the school children safe from traffic. I am very disappointed and I speak as a part of the Tolga community on how the council always tries to push aside the important things and waste money on projects that are not as important. Remember, you can’t replace a child’s life. Darryl Drury, Tolga

Time to challenge ‘climate cult’ Climate alarmism has become a massive and expensive global cult, but before we consider its religious aspects let’s look at the basic science. Carbon, along with hydrogen and oxygen, is the basic building block of all life on Earth – it is not the “poison” it’s been made out to be.

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Animals, including humans, emit CO2 and plants absorb it; this is the biological carbon cycle that underpins all life on Earth. Atmospheric CO2 has increased due to human activity; this increase has greened the world and is the main reason the planet can support 7 billion of us. CO2 does warm the atmosphere; but insignificantly, the effect is logarithmic and the infrared absorption bands in which CO2 fits are almost saturated. In Earth’s deep past, CO2 has been ten times the present concentration and life thrived. Earth’s climate changes continually and this is normal, with warmer being far better for life than colder; there is no such thing as a climate ‘steady state’. The oceans are alkaline and are not acidifying, sea levels have been rising since the end of the last ice age and the effect of manmade CO2 on that process is immeasurably small. All the alarming predictions are based on computer models that are woefully inadequate to address the complexities of the Earth’s climate systems. Our sun is the single biggest threat to life on Earth and if it behaved like other similar stars it could wipe us out, literally, in a flash. It is what powers and directs our climate. Now to the climate cult: the “climate scientists” are the self-appointed high priests; the “climate models” are the all-knowing deity; the “climate predictions” are the prophecies of doom; the “settled science” is the dogma and indisputable truth; “carbon pollution” is the devil and coal from under the ground is his demon army; “climate believers” are the congregation; “climate deniers” are the her-

etics and infidels; “emitting carbon” is the unavoidable sin for which all must repent. This cult has followers throughout the media, governments and universities; it seeks to impose its views on all people everywhere; it makes fundamental mistakes with science; it makes alarming predictions for an unknowable future; it is abusive towards its critics; it refuses to debate its dogma; and it continually demands public money to underwrite its self-directed missions. The cult’s high priests effectively control democratically-elected governments via inside influence and narrow electoral preference margins centred on the votes of its congregation, while the bulk of the population gets little say but are left to pay the bills. Like all cults, climate alarmism will fail when its prophecies don’t materialise, but in the interim the cost to taxpayers and disruption to the ongoing evolution of our technological civilisation, (the only civilisation that has ever lifted people out of slavery), is immense. Peter Campion, Tolga

than the rest of the world. Ms Grace is giving racing communities across the state lip-service and hollow promises in the hope people don’t join the dots. It has become clear recently Ms Grace is under pressure around the cabinet table to perform, and it looks like racing has been put on the scrapheap while she concentrates on keeping her job and her union mates happy. The LNP left racing with a bright future, following a historic new wagering deal which increased prize money and promised key racing infrastructure improvements across the state. As a result, confidence was high, certainty was assured and the industry had a long term plan for growth. It has taken the Palaszczuk Labor Government only 18 months to destroy this and shatter confidence. Ms Grace doesn’t seem to understand there is more to being the Racing Minister than just turning up at racetracks to hand out trophies for the cameras. Jon Krause. Shadow Racing Minister

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The racing industry has stalled under the incompetent Palaszczuk Labor Government in what’s another kick in the guts for regional communities across the state. Racing Queensland appointed members last week to its three-industry advisory panels, but alarmingly there is not one representative on any panel who hails north of Bundaberg or west of Toowoomba. Sorry Rockhampton, Mackay, Longreach, Townsville, Mt Isa, Cairns, and every race club in between, you aren’t that important according to the Palaszczuk Labor Government. The appointment of these “industry advisory panels” highlights the fact that Labor’s new governance model already isn’t working. What’s even more alarming is Minister Grace Grace was unaware the appointments had even been made when a media outlet contacted her about them. Furthermore, one of the state’s major turf clubs wasn’t even consulted on the appointments or wasn’t even advised the process was occurring. It just goes to show how south-east centric this Labor government is. The Palaszczuk Labor Government must have a very different definition to “consulting”

Last week, I travelled up to the Torres Strait Islands and one thing I noticed regarding the accommodation industry on the islands is the lack of local staff and the same criticism by many locals. People and business owners in remote and isolated places need to grasp the fact that while the motto “locally owned” is indeed a good thing, it doesn’t necessarily translate to locals being employed. In remote townships the option of cheaper labour sourced from tourists and backpackers on working holidays may seem ideal with looming overheads which are often deliberately exacerbated by suppliers and providers to remote areas. However, this kind of saving can sometimes prove to be a false economy. In remote townships with few residents and even fewer retail outlets, employing locals at a standard award rate will eventually contribute greatly to the local economy of a small island or community. Profit making is one thing but while this may help out individual bank accounts it doesn’t necessarily do anything for the local economy. By opting for local employees this would both circulate money in a small place and symbiotically pick up the slack all round. I believe that business owners have a responsibility to their local communities and have an important and crucial role in the facilitating true economic growth for benefit of everybody. Jack Wilkie-Jans, Aboriginal Affairs Advocate

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FRESH doubts have emerged about nurse-to-patient ratios in Tablelands hospitals as the region’s health service faces financial turmoil. Mandatory minimum nurse-to-patient ratios were introduced by the State Government for medical and surgical wards in all hospitals on July 1, stipulating one nurse for every four patients on morning and afternoon shifts and one nurse for every seven patients during night shifts. But a nursing source said the ratio system was thrown into disarray when a patient’s needs required an additional nurse, forcing other nurses in the hospital to pick up the slack. “The problem comes that when they have five nurses to 20 patients and there’s patients requiring an acute level of care, they don’t give them any more staff,” she said. “So one nurse may end up with six or eight patients on a morning or afternoon shift, which is not the idea of the legislated ratios.” The staffing shortfall comes amid allegations that seven hospital beds in Mareeba were closed recently due to a lack of funding. Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) CEO Clare Douglas denied this was the case. “The seven beds at Mareeba Hospital are not ‘closed’ but are used as ‘flex beds’. The beds are opened and staffed whenever there is patient demand,” she said. “Funding for Mareeba and Atherton Hospitals has not reduced compared to last financial year.” Ms Douglas added that the mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios had resulted in a “slight increase” in nurses for both Atherton and Mareeba hospitals. Occupancy rates over the past six months for Atherton and Mareeba hospitals were at 63 per cent and 57 per cent respectively. Together Queensland union public health vice-president Dr Sandy Donald said hospital management should be up front about planned service cuts, the number of beds available and how they are used in hospitals. “What the union has always said is we accept the health service can’t spend money it doesn’t have, but if it’s not announcing what it’s cutting, then there’s no way local people can go to their local member and say “We need this service, why can’t the health service support it?,” he said.

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TABLELANDS musos will be in for a treat this month and next with two ensembles set to visit Atherton. The National Boys Choir of Australia will perform at Destiny Hall from 7pm this Sunday, followed by the 14-strong Queensland Symphony Orchestra on October 5 at 6:30pm. Known for their iconic Qantas commercials, the Boys Choir is one of the oldest children’s choirs in the country, celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2014. The 42-strong choir’s repertoire will include works by J.S.Bach, John Rutter, Angels are Everywhere by American composer Daniel Pinkham and choral selections from Les Misérables. Featuring Atherton violinist Brenda Sullivan, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra will perform a program including Vivaldi’s best-known piece, the popular Four Seasons, and other great works for string orchestra. In Vivaldi’s time, orchestras commonly performed with a violinist directing instead of a conductor. The performance follows this tradition with the orchestra’s concertmaster, Warwick Adeney leading. Ms Sullivan said she couldn’t wait to return to the region where she attended Atherton State School and Edge Hill State

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the screenplay would be a pale imitation of previous works, relying on familiarity and the actors to hold on to the magic. I need not have worried; the familiarity and the actors are there all right, but the screenplay rises to the occasion and is a great example of writing for the screen. I should also mention director Sharon Maguire, who directed the 2001 original and again nails it. You don't have to have seen either that 2001 original or the 2004 sequel (Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason) to get a kick out this final instalment of Bridget's diary; it works perfectly well as a stand alone. For those of us who have followed her from the start, it's a delicious and satisfying closure.

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A HUMBLED Warren Jonsson has paid tribute to the Tablelands’ strong farming community after winning the Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year Award. The Ravenshoe farmer, best known for his two Jonsson’s Farm Market stores in Cairns, said he was blown away by Friday night’s Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Grower’s Association (MDFVGA) annual dinner. “I’m stoked, it’s unbelievable,” he said. “This is the first time I’ve come to this dinner and it’s blown me away what a grand night it is. “They get a lot of support from various industries which is just unbelievable.” Mr Jonsson owns about 4000 head of cattle at a 25,000ha sta-

tion at Mt Garnet, as well as growing potatoes, avocados, tomatoes, capsicum and eggplant at his home farm in Ravenshoe. The father-of-three said he saw the region as having massive potential as a foodbowl and now wanted to establish export markets in Asia for local producers through government organisations like Austrade. “We can grow 85 per cent of plants on this earth in this region…. You’ve got such a diverse climate in this area and nowhere else in Australia has that,” Mr Jonsson said. “Unfortunately, our production costs are fairly huge but we’ve got to look at these markets. We need Austrade and some of these government organisations to tell us where these opportunities are.” Mr Jonsson said distance was the only “limiting factor” to un-

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leashing the region’s potential in both domestic and overseas markets, but that could be overcome with clever marketing strategies. “With modern technology, we can quite easily oversupply any market in a short period of time,” he said. Mr Jonsson also paid tribute to the Nastasi family and their long-time involvement in the MDFVGA and his own family for their support. MDFVGA president Joe Moro praised all five nominees of the award, saying it was difficult to choose a winner from such a competitive field of entries. “We have a wide range of very innovative farmers doing some amazing things,” he said.

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Max 31o Min 18o

Any financial limitations will probably have to be dealt with on your own. You should make special plans for you and your lover. Your romantic inclination should lead to a committed relation ship.

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You will have a greater involvement in groups; however, they may not be to your advantage. If you’re looking to do something worthwhile, consider volunteer work. Aug 23 - Sept 23

Don’t expect the whole family to be overjoyed. This is a great day to beautify your living quarters or to entertain at home. Romantic opportunities are evident if you get involved in large groups or organizations.

Libra

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Sept 24 to Oct 23

Work quietly at your own goals and forget about situations that you can do little about. Don’t make any unreasonable promises. This will be a very hectic day if you’ve made promises to too many people.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Disruptions may set you back, but you’re strong, and in the end the choices you make will be favorable. Don’t get involved in other people’s private doings. Work quietly behind the scenes. Stress may cause minor health ailments.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

They will not be in the right frame of mind to put up with tactless comments. Matters pertaining to work must be completed before you leave. Your dramatic nature may be too much to handle.

Capricorn

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Express your interest if you want the relationship to progress. Try not to spend too much on children or entertainment. Your boss may not be in the best of moods this month. Be careful not to reveal private information.

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1. Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis. 2. During, relating to, or denoting the period following a surgical operation. 3. On a bridle a simple bit, typically a jointed one, used with a single set of reins. 4. A police officer. 5. A photograph taken by an early photographic process employing an iodinesensitized silvered plate and mercury vapour. 6. Having a striking beauty or splendour. 12. The government of a colony, dependent country, or region by its own citizens. 14. The state of being poorly illuminated. 17. The extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body or water. 20. A small wingless jumping insect which feeds on the blood of mammals and birds.

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Romance may be better than you ever thought possible. Your temper may get the better of you if a colleague has tried to ruin your reputation. You can develop your creative talents if you take the time to practice your art.

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Pleasure trips will be a form of healing for your emotional state of mind. Opportunities to get ahead will be evident. You will have an interest in foreigners and their cultures. July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

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You may have the energy to clear up that mound of paperwork facing you. Older relatives may make unreasonable demands. Try not to use emotional blackmail; it will only make matters worse.

Cancer

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You will do well in social settings, and new and interesting individuals may spark a romantic curiosity. This will not be the best day to make changes or renovations to your residence. Home improvement projects will go well.

Gemini

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Feb 20 to March 20

You are going through a period of questioning. If you keep busy you won’t feel the personal pressures you are going through.

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Situated right at the entrance to there is a branded bus and organthe historically rich town of Chillagoe ised tours, the guarantee of a weekly is this lifestyle income earning prop- income from the train run, and an up and running website to be sold as part erty. Sprawled over an acre block this 3 of the package. This is an excellent opportunity to 1/2 star bed and breakfast, features a two bedroom plus office house for the relocate yourself and family out of subpermanent residents, two, one bed- urbia and into a relaxed lifestyle that is room self contained cabins and one, already generating a great income. two bedroom self contained cabin as well as a managers suite and a cabin If you would like further information or a private inspection of this propfor one staff. For your use and the use of guests erty, please call marketing agent is an in-ground pool, alfresco dining Aurelia Rogato. Tender Closes Separea and a large undercover entertain- tember 23, 2016. Phone 0418 183 555. ID #1P0059. ing area. There is a commercial size kitchen for meals and leisurely gardens to enjoy, as well Address: CHILLAGOE as a three bay shed to Price: For sale by Tender store all the odds and Aurelia Rogato Agent: ends that come with such Rogato Real Estate a large garden area. Contact: 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555 As an added bonus

24 acres, river – $255,000 negotiable Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway, self-sustainable lifestyle or grazing block, this could be for you. This 9.9 hectare block has loads of flat cleared usable land with various suitable house sites and is only a 15-20 minute drive from Mareeba. The fully fenced block has Barron River frontage with good access to the river for swimming, fishing or paddling and a private setting ideal for Address: camping. Price: There is also a Agent: seasonal creek and potential for a dam. Contact: Power and phone

are available and riparian rights of 2 megs water from the Barron River. Beautiful, peaceful and affordable acreage. You simply need to come and experience it for yourself. Contact John Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407690961 to inspect. Phone 0407 690 961.

BIBOOHRA $255,000 NEG John Goncalves Ray White Rural Mareeba 0407 690 961

Your next chapter starts here... THIS three bedroom home plus office/fourth bedroom or rumpus room features a large kitchen/dining area, spacious lounge and ample built-in space in all bedrooms. There are two bathrooms and two toilets, a two vehicle carport, back patio/entertainment area, lawn locker and the yard is fenced – all this on a 1533m2 allotment which includes nature walk to river frontage. Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or Mark on 0428 121 520. Email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au or visit mareeba4880realestate.com.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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MAREEBA $279,000 Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

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PROPERTY

Lifestyle on 16 acres

4 2 2 WELCOME TO PALM CLOSE

 Very spacious, two separate living areas  Security screened windows & doors  Split system aircons throughout  Huge outdoor entertaining area  Solid concrete block walls  Low maintenance tiled ﬂoors  Master bedroom has ensuite  6m x 3m utility shed, double garage  Fully fenced 800m2 allotment

21 Palm Close, Mareeba $345,000 NEG

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

Quality finishes, modern design, and built to perfection. We invite you to inspect this stylish executive style home and discover the lifestyle on offer. The property offers commanding views of the surrounding countryside and would suit a hobby farmer looking to establish a small cropping or grazing on this lush, rich soil. The spacious 315m2 under roof home features four generous bedrooms with the master containing an ensuite and walk in robe. The large open plan living space includes a dining area, large kitchen with stone bench tops and a butler’s pantry. Entertain with peace of mind with the generous outdoor patio for alfresco dining overlooking the magnificent rural mountain views.

Features... cattle yard, 5 paddocks, a tractor, slasher and Riparian Water from the Channel. • 315m2 new home (12 months old) • Four bedrooms, two bathrooms Don't miss out on this is the complete package, the owners have spared no ex• Open plan design, air-conditioned pense on finishes. • Butler’s pantry and Stone bench tops • Security screens throughout Contact the exclusive agent Vince Cos• Riparian Rights from the channel • Huge 20mx8m with kitchenette, shower tas at Central Realty today to arrange your own private viewing. Phone 0419 and toilet 926 691 or 4092 2232. • Solar power • Spacious 6.44 ha (15.9 acres) property The extras are endless some of which include security screens Address: MAREEBA throughout, air-conditioning and Price: $595,000 NEG solar power. There is a massive Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas 20mx8m shed which could be Central Realty Mareeba utilised for guests or for your exContact: 0419 926 691 tra storage needs. The spacious 6.44 ha property also includes a

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1 BEDROOM UNIT NEAR CENTRAL POSITION

• 1 BEDROOM TIMBER UNIT • FURNISHED • TIMBER FLOORS THROUGHOUT • 1 BATHROOM AND TOILET • BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS

$200 PER WEEK

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4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

www.mareeba4880realestate.com.au

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

EXCLUSIVE IMPROVED RURAL LAND • 37ML water, 75HP electric pump & motor • Reinke 4 span pivot irrigator, 4m clearance • 6” u/ground mainlines, 8” suction & foot valve • 1 paddock improved with ﬁne cut Rhodes

IDEAL STARTER PACKAGE LIVE IN OR RENT OUT • 1012m2 corner lot, quiet neighbourhood • Well maintained 3 bedroom home • Polished ﬂoors, aircon, open plan living • New, modern kitchen in neutral tones

$365,000

$249,000 NEG

JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

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There’s no place like home – first time on the market This house comes complete with four bedrooms, stylish kitchen, new bathroom, welcoming dining/living area and gorgeous gazebo/outside entertaining area and retains the value of peaceful living, while being only 10 minutes from Mareeba. The property also features large sheds with power including lockable rooms perfect for storage of your cars, caravan and boat. Ideal for the home handyman or why not run your own business from home. The one acre property also features a fully fenced block for horse lovers. A picture of good taste and neatness, don't miss out on the opportunity to inspect this first time on the market home.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Exclusive Agent Sally Teitzel at Mareeba Property Office. Phone 0427 933 417.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

BIBOOHRA $390,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Sally Teitzel Mareeba Property Office 0427 933 417

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PROPERTY Heavenly acreage hideaway – be quick EXECUTIVE LIVING @ AMAROO

Tableland Finance Brokers Can’t get into the bank during business hours to speak to a loan specialist?

LifestyLe is ALL About ChoiCe

This brand new four bedroom home • Security screens and tinted windows is defined by it’s striking style and us- throughout ability, easy care open plan living and • Solar hot water system extra features. There’s nothing more • In-built storage cupboard in carport for you to do… just simply move in! • Exposed aggregate driveway plus Quality built by “Anthony Langtree” cement pathways all round this stylish home encompasses value • Fully colourbond fenced and landand features with a distinct warmth scaped 600m2 allotment with side acand personality. cess and automatic pop up irrigation Quality features include: • Very well located in "Amaroo Park” • Gorgeous colour schemes and neu- Estate on the Cairns side of Mareeba, tral finishes plus quality stainless steel only five minutes to town centre and fixtures and fittings throughout adjacent to Amaroo Medical Centre • Fully tiled throughout plus large open and future shops plan living area overlooking the patio It’s rare that you find a home of • Four generous bedrooms with mir- this calibre in such an affordable price rored built-ins range built with quality and style, yet • Master bedroom with stylish ensuite still practical for the family. and substantial his and hers walk-in robe For further information or to ar• Stunning central kitchen with gloss range a private inspection please cupboards, pull out pantry, appliance contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi cupboard and quality stainless steel on 0417 700 468. Bosch appliances • Split system air-conditioning in the living area Address: MAREEBA and master bedroom Price: $415,000 • Laundry with built-in Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi bench and full length Joe Torrisi Real Estate storage cupboards plus Contact: 0417 700 468 direct access to the clothesline

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EXCEPTIONAL BUYING @ $425,000 0417 700 468 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

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Stylish living at Amaroo Park estate

• STUNNING NEW 4 BEDROOM + ENSUITE & MEDIA • FULLY TILED + QUALITY FIXTURES, A/C & EXTRAS • FENCED 624M2 CORNER BLOCK + SIDE ACCESS • FULLY LANDSCAPED + AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION

ing an abundance of natural light and won- For further information or to arrange a derful easterly breezes. private inspection please call sole marThis very attractive balanced acreage keting agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 also features a fully self-contained teen- 183 444. ID #1P1833. agers retreat located well away from the main residence which also enjoys its own private vistas. A truly stunning acreage reAddress: MAREEBA treat that is very well located and Price: $575,000 NEG represents the true essence of Agent: Andrew Rogato country living at another level and Rogato Real Estate is an absolutely must see for the Contact: 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444 families who need room to move.

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Rarely does a property with such quality attributes such as this one come on the market at such a realistic asking price, enjoying a whisper quiet cul-de-sac address this family haven provides a relaxed indoor/outdoor lifestyle with all the ease of a mostly single level layout home. The property benefits from approximately 11.5 acres of all useable land, private bushland surrounds with manicured lawns and garden oozing the ambience of an exclusive country club all within a 20 minute commute of the CBD and school bus service at front gate. Impeccably appointed, this truly stunning home has many design highlights including the beautiful light filled living areas, exposed timber beams to second living area, a gourmet kitchen that is sure to entice the chef at heart which spills out onto the private leafy alfresco area/courtyard. All three bedrooms have built-ins and are well designed taking full advantage of the natural light and breezes with easy access to both bathrooms. The study is quite spectacular in design with polished flooring and exposed raked ceiling located on the second level captur-

This sophisticated 476m2 opulent residence is positioned on a 4202m2 of lush, totally manicured grounds which offers a lifestyle for only the privileged few. • Executive design 5 bedroom family home • 3 bathrooms • Open plan living + bar • 2 large external entertaining areas • 4 bay red brick shed with 3 bays comprising of self contained living • Walking distance to the CBD We invite you to inspect this prestige family home to truly appreciate the many features on offer. Price: REDUCED $590,000 NEG - Owner Very Motivated Contact: Exclusive Agent Ivona Carusi on 0409 579 197

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/1511103

The team at TABLELAND FINANCE BROKERS appreciate that your time is important and will meet with you at your office, home or farm at a time that works for you instead of the bank. • Tableland Finance Brokers (TFB) is paid by the bank, not by customers. • We are independent. Not aligned with one bank, approved by a panel of Banks.

Visit: tablelandfinance.com.au or call Don today 0427 658 553 for more information or to make appointment Donald Lennox is a credit representative 485611 of BLSSA Pty Ltd, ACN 117 651 760. Australian Credit Licence 391237. Tableland Finance Pty Ltd ACN 609 743 991.

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Granite Creek Beauty Close to CBD

Happy Days Family livinG

• Ensuite • Fully Fenced • Rumpus Room • Pool Area $265,000 NEG ID#1P1830

• Atherton Side Location • Fully Tiled Living • 2x Living Area • Fully Fenced $319,000 NEG ID#1P1591

Aurelia 0418 183 555

4092 5255

nest or invest... nesters or investors Brilliant opportunity look Here! 3

• Two Separate Living Areas • 824m2 Block • Rear Access • Close To Town $299,000 NEG ID#1P1588 Aurelia 0418 183 555

• Polished Timber Floors • Back Deck With Shade Sail • 3 Bay Colorbond Shed • Single Lockable Carport $259,000 ID#1P1903 Dallas 0447 809 804

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Graphic Design

Motor Mechanic

Roofing & Sheds

Handyman Irrigation I.T

Pest Management Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

Security Skip Bins Storage

Childcare Cleaning Curtains & Blinds

Blinds Bulldozer Hire

Driving School

Floor Coverings Fuel

Air Conditioning

Earthmoving

AIR CONDITIONING

H I

CHILDCARE

DRIVING SCHOOL

Timber Travel Tree Lopping

Venue Hire

ELECTRICAL

MOBILE AUTO ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULICS

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Call Eugene: 0400 080 327

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

EMBROIDERY

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

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

AVIATION

CLEANING

• Domestic & Commercial Carpets • Lounge Suites - Fabric Covers • Internal House Cleaning • Specialising in Bond Cleaning

Covering all areas! 43 robert street, atherton (Opposite the Swimming Pool)

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

• 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

JANE PETERS PO Box 1923, Mareeba QLD 4880 PHONE: 0427 932 776 ABN 98 735 499 133 Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com

For $30 per week this spot could be yours!

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FLOOR COVERINGS

ELECTRICAL

your local business guide BLINDS

CURTAINS & BLINDS

TO IN

Blinds and Curtains

Desiree Siemon

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

FLOORS

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

BULLDOZER HIRE

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man!

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

96 James Street, Mareeba

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

Plus we sell...

Supply & Fit

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

99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

31 Kennedy Hwy, Tolga intoblindstolga@gmail.com ABN: 60 907 697 564

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146

FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...

Trust the BLIND specialists! 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

CARPET CLEANING & PEST CONTROL - TABLELANDS Michael & Rheannon Nott - www.1james.com.au Phone: 1800 152 637 - Mobile (R): 0476 243 853

Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

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

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

ENTERTAINMENT • BISTRO • BAR • TAB • KENO • POKIES • FUNCTIONS Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner

phOne 4092 2922

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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

receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Service StationS open to the public

24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers (Mareeba only)

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

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

HIC D ES

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

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

IRRIGATION

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFi Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels & EFi Vehicles 45 Chewko Road, PO Box 131, Mareeba Phone / Fax: 4092 3563

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

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

I.T

• Cylinder Repairs • Mobile Service

• Laptops, Tablets & Towers • Custom Systems • Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs & Accessories • Networking Solutions • Custom Backup Systems

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

PHONE: 0488 045 031 6 Reynolds Street, Mareeba

• Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

67 Byrnes St, Mareeba • 4092 7038

SELF REMOVAL & STORAGE

PLUMBING

Self Removal & Storage PHOTOGRAPHY

Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300. However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit. To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.

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Peter Roy Photographer

Your One Stop Shop for Packaging Materials, Vehicle Hire and Storage Solutions

www.selfremovalstorage.com.au Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba P: 4092 2475 M: 0417 746 140

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

TRAVEL

TREE LOPPING

PEST MANAGEMENT

now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba

For $30 per week

MAREEBA 4092 4222 ATHERTON 4091 3411 www.travelexperience.com.au

SECURITY

BURRATRONICS

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SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS In-store and On-site

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP

ROOFING & SHEDS

• Total Hose Fitting Service • Hydraulic Components

POOL MAINTENANCE

SKIP BINS

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

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

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

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

your local business guide VENUE HIRE HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

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

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

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Church Notices

Position Vacant

Public Notice Help - kind person to help pensioner lady with space in garage, carport or shed – in town or nearby. Phone Jo on 0421 594 134.

Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! Phone 4092 6888

MAREEBA TURF CLUB

9 Park Ave, Mareeba (Former Living Waters)

AGM

WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday 10am & 6pm

(Committee Planning Meeting following AGM)

You are very welcome to join us to experience God’s unconditional love. ENCOURAGING THOUGHT: Nothing is impossible, the word itself says “I’m possible.

Wedding Cheryl TONKIN – Celebrant. Phone 0407 670 954 or email NQCeremonies@ gmail.com

Thursday 27th September 7pm at Mareeba Turf Club

IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW GETTING MARRIED? Place an advert in The Express and wish them all the best!

BBQ dinner to follow. All members and guests welcome!

Land for Sale

Cleaning SUPERCLEAN

Commercial Cleaners Pty Ltd Outside 3 Bedroom House Washed $95 Paths Done at 1/2 Price

Have Your Roof Cleaned by Superclean and We Will Wash the Ouside of Your House as a BONUS!!

SOLAR PANELS WASHED BY HAND! FuLL GARDEN SERvicE RuBBiSH REMOvAL PESt cONtROL

hairdresser

We are looking to add to our friendly and professional team a Fully Qualified Hairdresser to start permanent / part time with potential for full time, or an Apprentice, school based or full time.

Please hand in Resume at: Hairworks Hair and Beauty Mareeba Phone 4092 1254

“One FRee call dOes it all” Phone George Freecall 1800 063 024 Mobile 0417 610 679

Pets

Adopt-A-Pet

My name is Penny. I am a staffy cross about 1.5 years old. I was a very sad and reluctant surrender due to a house move. I am a really lovely and well behaved girl. View me on the website www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au

Mareeba Animal Refuge 4092 3060, Hickling Avenue, Mareeba Handraised green cheek conures for sale. Ph 0408 747 023. Call us today to discuss afforable advertising options. Phone 4092 3464 or call into 159 Walsh Street, Mareeba.

are you having a garage sale? Phone 4092 3464 and speak to Natasha Burton today to place an advert.

Walkers Wanted

For letter box deliveries Phone Millie 0429 933 884

4.38 acre - 5km to Mareeba. Power, phone, sealed road, good bore and creek access. No covenants, zoned rural with great views. $172,000. Ph 0428 314 567. 30 acre – 5km to Mareeba. Fenced, Granite Creek frontage, power, phone, good access. $264,000. Ph 0428 314 567.

Transport

• Great Pensioners Discounts • We also accept vouchers • Will Match Any Other Written Quote • Qld Govt Preferred

CARETAKER/GROUNDSPERSON

For Rent 4 bedroom house. Fully air-conditioned, solar system, fully fenced yard. $360 per wk. Ph owner 0421 757 543 or 0418 453 065.

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PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT KURANDA

As part of a national infrastructure sharing project Optus and Vodafone plan to upgrade an existing telecommunications facility at B8969 Kuranda - Site Ref: 4881002 - Lot 1 on RP728618, Myola Road, Kuranda Q.4881. 1. The proposed upgrade consists of • Installation of one (1) circular headframe attached to the existing monopole at a height of 40m; • Installation of twelve (12) new panel antennas (each measuring less than 2.8m in length) mounted on the aforementioned circular headframe; • Installation of thirty-six (36) remote radio units (RRUs); • Installation of one (1) 0.6m parabolic dish antenna mounted at a height of 36m on the existing monopole; • Installation of associated cabling and equipment including works within the existing equipment shelter. 2. Optus and Vodafone regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 (“The Determination”) based on the descriptions above. 3. Further information including an EME Report can be obtained from: Adam Wood, Planning Ofﬁcer At Visionstream Pty. Ltd. Phone: (08) 6555 8518 or 1300 551 915 Email: Adam.Wood@visionstream.com.au Or optuswirelessqld@visionstream.com.au And at www.rfnsa.com.au/4881002 4. The proposed infrastructure will be in compliance with the ACMA EMR regulatory arrangements. 5. We invite you to make a submission. Written submissions should be sent to: Visionstream Pty Ltd - 1/31 Commercial Drive, Shailer Park Q.4128 by: 5.00pm, Wednesday 5th October, 2016.

SPRINGMOUNT WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY An opportunity has become available at Springmount Waste Management Facility (SWMF) for a permanent live in Caretaker/Groundsperson. The role will involve maintenance of grounds including gardening, mowing, irrigation of yard, cleaning of buildings at Springmount Waste Facility as well as some operating of heavy machinery. The position will be based at Springmount. The successful applicant must be self motivated, be able to follow instructions and have solid time management skills. Intending applicants should have current drivers licence, plant operator’s tickets (preferable). This position would suit a mature aged couple. Further details contact Kevin Davies 0400 490 493. Written applications, including resume, 2 referees should be submitted by close of business, Friday 30th September, 2016. AddreSSed to: the Manager, SWMF Po Box 1320, Walkamin Q. 4872 or email: kevin.davies@remondis.com.au

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PHONE: 4045 1767

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

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Congratulations

A huge congratulations to the Committee of the mdfvgA for the wonderful evening at the Annual dinner. Over $20,000 was raised for local charities including the mareeba Hospital foundation. Congratulations to the Nominees of the Charlie Nastasi Award and the winner Warren Jonsson. Lucy Nastasi and Family.

For Sale Office equipment fOr Sale Sharp Printer And Copier, mono, A4 / A3 trays, networkable, dehumidifier storage unit, new toner, great condition ..$500 NEG Sharp Networking Fax Machine, in great condition ..................................... $100 NEG

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Mareeba celebrates races in style A GREAT crowd, stunning weather and some fine fashions were all part of the show at last Saturday’s MSF Sugar Mareeba Annuals. The popular racing carnival drew a bumper crowd of more than 1200 people, as locals flocked to Mareeba Turf Club. Club secretary John Thurlow was full of praise for the annual event. “It was just a beautiful day, everyone enjoyed themselves,” he said. Thoroughbred Bo Runner took out his second Mareeba Cup while Jenny Ball and Wanderson D’avila won the Trainer’s Championship and Jockey’s Championship respectively. The spring racing season is set to continue this Saturday with the Atherton Cup sure to delight punters on the Tablelands. (PHOTOS BY PETER ROY)

Atherton Aero Club OPEN DAY

Mayor Joe Paronella and Atherton Aero club President Dave Graham at Saturday’s opening of the new emergency services facility shelter built by the aero club at the Atherton Airport.

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Barras to mark milestone

MILESTONE: Dimbulah Barras Football Club secretary Edward Balzarolo can’t wait to celebrate the club’s 60th anniversary.

PAST and present Dimbulah Barras players will come together to celebrate the club’s 60th anniversary next month. Founded by European immigrants in 1956 with a single senior team, club secretary Edward Balzarolo said generations of locals had been involved both on and off the field. “For a small town, it’s an achievement,” he said. “We’ve had many players that have represented in regional and zone teams and a few that have made state teams.” Several well-known representative players have come through the Barras’ ranks over the years, including Fab Soncin, Raymond Watkins, Clint Dal Santo and Daniel Schincariol. The club were also North Queensland champions in 1961 and 1963. Nowadays, the Barras field five junior teams and one senior second division side. “It’s a great family club and it certainly gives an opportunity for younger children and adults to play in a team sport, which is not available anywhere else in Dimbulah,” he said. “Through that team environment, you get comradeship, enjoyment and connection with your community.” Balzarolo said there had always been a healthy

rivalry between Dimbulah and Mareeba, adding a bit of extra spice to local clashes. “It’s developed into a derby-type game, like the Manchester or Liverpool derbies in England,” he said. “Even this year, when we played Mareeba in second division at home, that was our biggest crowd of the year.” The Barras will host a dinner at its club house on Park Ave on October 15, starting in the early afternoon. “Hopefully we can get a few of the original members to come along and reminisce and re-live a few of the old stories,” Balzarolo said. “It’s a chance for everyone to connect again, have a yarn and share their experiences about playing soccer in Dimbulah.” To purchase tickets, call Edward Balzarolo on 0429935474 or call Dimbulah Healthy and Beauty on 4093 5350. RSVP is October 8. Past and present members who would like to showcase club memorabilia at the dinner can drop it off to Dimbulah Healthy and Beauty on Raleigh St. Photos and newspaper clippings can be scanned and emailed to dimbulahbarras@gmail. com

Rivett named Roosters player of year ATHERTON Roosters Senior Rugby League Club held their 2016 end of season presentation night last Friday, at the Roosters clubhouse. Amongst other awards handed out on the night, the most prestigious went to young winger Jacob Rivett who was named the 2016 first grade Player of the year. The Atherton Roosters will now enjoy some off-season down time before coach Dean Howard commences pre-season training in November. Atherton Roosters Senior Rugby League Club – 2016 awards: TABLELANDER FIRST GRADE All Wheel Drive Centre Player of the Year: Jacob Rivett Best Back: Ned Blackman Best Forward:Jake Dawe Most Consistent: Nick Pratten Most Improved: Saul Lealaitafea Coach Award: Christopher Campbell

DANIEL PAYNE BLOCKLAYING RESERVE GRADE Best & Fairest: Dean Soley Best Back: Brett Power Best Forward: Brendon Nasser Most Consistent: Nicholas Leech Most Improved: Adam McCarthy SPAR MALANDA UNDER 18 Best & Fairest (joint winners): Joel Poggioli and James Coyle Players Player: Darcy Taylor Best Back: Joel Poggioli

Best Forward: James Coyle Most Consistent: Darcy Taylor Most Improved: Tye Grogan Best Team Man: Mitchell Flett CLUB AWARDS Clubman of the Year: Matty Baillie Rookie of the Year: Ben Waldock Most Valued Club Player: Adam Molloy Most Potential Player: Nigel Woodliegh

Jacob Rivett was named the 2016 Chano Trentin’s All wheel Drive Centre first grade Player of the Year on Friday night.

New lights make club shine

LIGHTING UP: Mareeba Bulls junior players Holly Lewis, 11, and Breanna Gambino, 10, in front of the new playing lights at Borzi Park.

A SUITE of new lights installed at Borzi Park has added another level of professionalism to the facility. The 10 new 2000 watt lights, which cost about $60,000 to install, were funded jointly via a State Government $35,000 grant, $10,000 interest free loan from council and the remaining $15,000 from the Mareeba Bulls. Bulls technical director Alex Srhoj said the new lights would enable the club to play more senior competition games at night and hold longer training sessions. “It also gives us an opportunity to rest the

main playing surface,” he said. “We can now hold two or even three games on a Friday night. “It just makes the club more commercially viable….This has been a dream for 10 years.” The lights, which are split between four posts, were switched on for the first time last Wednesday. Srhoj said the lights finished “a big part of the jigsaw” for Borzi Park, with the next project to develop the club’s new Bendigo Bank fields for junior games.

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Mareeba Wests reunites 50 years on THE Mareeba Wests 1966 undefeated Eacham premiers team held a 50th anniversary reunion on Saturday, September 10, at the Mareeba Leagues Club. Pictured above is team members Doug King, Guy Gowan, John Shooter, Dale Firth, Raymond Vains, Joey Rains, Trevor Lovell, Cyril Vains (captain) and Brian O’Farrell.

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Gymnasts ready for state titles

Grandfather rides for good cause

TIRELESS: Tony Nastasi during the Cardiac Challenge.

HANG TEN: (L-R) Oliver Tye-Good, Samuel Coyne, Callum McCarthy, Frank Tulloch and Angus Ford have all qualified for Junior State Championships.

A TALENTED crop of Mareeba gymnasts will go toe-to-toe with the state’s best athletes this weekend. More than a dozen gymnasts will represent Mareeba Gymnastics Club in the Junior State Championships in Brisbane starting this Friday. The group, which will field six girls and seven boys, will compete across several skill levels in separate Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) categories. Young gymnast Frank Tulloch, 10, said he was stoked to be again competing on a state level, the third time he had qualified but his first as a MAG Level 5 competitor. “I’m expecting tough competition from

STRETCHING OUT: (L-R) Talisha Eade, Brydie Genge, Brooke Stewart and Amy Qazim can’t wait to compete at the State Championships.

the Barron Valley boys from Cairns. They train about 15 hours and we only train about 7 hours,” he said. “I just want to try my best and get some personal bests.” Frank said he dreamt of one day competing in the Olympics. Talisha Eade, 9, said she couldn’t wait to compete on the bars in the WAG Level 4 division. “They’re just fun,” she said. A total of 22 junior Mareeba gymnasts qualified for the State Championships after competing in last month’s Far North Queensland Junior Regional Championships, but not all were able to go due to travel costs. Club coaching director Kelly Tulloch was

thrilled the club was able to repeat its stunning success at regional level after having a similar number of gymnasts qualify for the State Championships last year. “It’s amazing,” she said. “I have to give all the credit to the kids. They’re here three days a week, they’ll even turn up sick sometimes and I’m actually sending them home. “Their dedication is unbelievable.” Mrs Tulloch said the “best of the best” would be competing at a state level and the experience would be invaluable for her young gymnasts. The State Championships will wrap up next Monday.

Bulls sunk in dour final Bulls supporters cheer on Paul Ruiz in Saturday’s Grand Final. Photo by Leevi Elmes.

HEARTBROKEN Mareeba Bulls coach Alex Srhoj has rued his side’s lacklustre grand final performance after going down 2-0 to Stratford on Saturday night. The Bulls were on track to make history as the first team to win three straight FNQ Premier League grand finals after back-to-back wins in 2014 and 2015. But it wasn’t to be as a clunky attack and some sloppy defence at Endeavour Park cost the Bulls’ chances of making the three-peat. “Everyone’s pretty gutted,” Srhoj said. “I was pretty disappointed we allowed them the opportunity to take the lead the way they did. We dug ourselves a bit of a hole.” The Dolphins piled on the pressure early in the first half to catch Mareeba on the back foot. Despite some close shots on target by former A-League midfielder Wayne Srhoj, Stratford strikers James Love and Joe Rusch exploited the Bulls’ leaky defence. The pair went close a number of times before a Rusch header off a Dale Goodwin free kick gave Stratford a 1-0 lead in the 41st minute. The Bulls were stung by Rusch again barely three minutes later after a fumble by keeper Dima Sinelnik gifted their second of the night. “We didn’t click in the first half at all,” Srhoj said. “A few of the guys maybe let the occasion get to them a bit in the first 20 or 25 minutes.” A renewed level of intensity saw the Bulls bounce back in the second half, but Mareeba’s attacking woes continued as Stratford’s defence held solid despite several close calls. A worrying collapse on the field by Bulls mid-

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fielder Ben Fresta about 10 minutes in had him taken away by ambulance with a collapsed lung, youngster Jaydon Wells replacing him. Mareeba’s luck looked as though it was turning when a red card to Dolphins midfielder William Beverley in the 70th minute for a late tackle gave the Bulls hope of mounting a comeback. But Stratford’s stoic defence held out to clinch the title. While lamenting the loss, Srhoj paid tribute to his young side, which managed a grand final appearance despite rebuilding after the retirements of several key players last season. “Once the dust settles and you look back over the year, it’s definitely an achievement to make the grand final and finish second in the league with a relatively new side,” he said. “We’re not satisfied but we can be proud of it.” Srhoj thanked the Bulls’ supporters for their tireless efforts throughout the season. “The support we had on Saturday night was fantastic. The crowd was absolutely outstanding,” he said. “It’s been a good year and they’ve played their part. “I look forward to next season.” Stratford coach Doug Baird said his side’s win had “been a long time coming”. “I think it’s been 16 years since we’ve won a grand final and we’ve lost the last two leading up to this against Mareeba, who are always the benchmark of the competition,” he said. “You know you’re going to get a really tough game. “Both sides played some reasonable football and we came out with a good result.”

A FORMER Mareeba man has powered his way through more than 330km of road to raise money for charity. Nastasi’s Takeaway founder Tony Nastasi completed his 10th Mount Franklin Cardiac Challenge ride on Monday after a gut-busting three days travelling from Cairns to Cooktown. The grandfather-of-five told The Express he was inspired to take on the Challenge after his wife’s father passed away from a heart attack. “I’ve met so many great people through this ride,” he said. “A lot of the guys that come on the ride, they’ve never rode before and next thing you know they’re doing Ironmans, road races, triathlons – it turns them into different people.” Mr Nastasi had raised more than $5000 when The Express spoke to him on Sunday, helping the Challenge to reach its target of $350,000 for cardiac services at Cairns Hospital. “The FNQ Hospital foundation has bought so much good equipment over the years from the money raised,” he said.

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