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Road warriors Blame game starts for funding failure

By Michael Serenc A WAR of words has erupted between the State and Federal governments over a stretch of unsealed road that could put Mareeba Shire’s future economic growth in jeopardy.

A group of fed up Mareeba Shire councillors are demanding the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) find money to seal a 14km stretch of the Burke Developmental Rd (BDR) as Chillagoe restarts mining operations from Janu-

ary next year.

Deputy Mayor Alan Pedersen said with the expected influx of up to 240 workers into the revamped “Chillagoe Mine Village” to service the Mungana and King Vol mine sites, it was critical to seal the rest of the BDR. “Traffic is going to increase massively on that road and it will become a major safety problem,” he said.

“There’s got to be some priorities set between State and Federal governments. They want jobs,

jobs, jobs – well, underpin it with some infrastructure.”

Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey blamed the Federal Government for withholding $60 million worth of roads funding for regional Queensland under their Beef Roads Program (BRP).

Mr Bailey claimed he has already written twice this year to Federal Infrastructure Minister Darren Chester about the BRP funding, but was yet to hear back.

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“I again call on the Federal Government to announce the projects, get the money flowing, so we can get projects like the BDR underway.”

But Mr Chester hit back, saying he had “regularly corresponded” with Mr Bailey regarding the BRP and would be finalising a decision on where funding would be spent “in the near future”.

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Auction to bolster Cooktown community A WAVE of goodwill and generosity will envelop the Cooktown community this Saturday for a charity auction like no other.

Russell House, owned by Cooktown’s IGA supermarket, will go under the hammer, with the proceeds to be donated to 19 local clubs and organisations. It comes after local photographer and former IGA employee Lewis Collins organised a charity sale of the store’s old shelving and stands which were no longer needed when it underwent a refit about 12 months ago.

Since then, a whopping $10,432.32 has been raised for local clubs and organisations, convincing IGA management to sell of its old house next to the existing supermarket.

Mr Collins said he was expecting up to 1500 people to attend the auction.

“90 per cent of our items are brand new,” Mr Collins said. “We’ve already got two registered bidders for the house so far.”

Once the house it sold, it will be torn down with the land used by IGA for a possible development.

Several Far North businesses have also pitched with a variety of donations, including gift vouchers, camping equipment, hardware, jewellery, printer cartridges and much, much more.

Logistics company DnR Freight will even offer a free transport service for any donations made by businesses in the Cairns or Mareeba area.

IGA Cooktown manager Paul Scott praised the generosity of the community shown during the refit sell-off and hoped to see a repeat of it again on Saturday. The auction will be held at Rus-

Russell House in Cooktown will be auctioned off for charity this weekend.

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sell House next to Cooktown IGA on Hope St from 9am. Donations will be accepted up until this Friday with a $5

entry fee for every auction item donated.

To donate, call Lewis Collins on 0407 189 459.

Shelter dogs need your help MAREEBA Animal Refuge is putting a bark out for dog food.

The refuge has once again joined forces with Mareeba and Kuranda libraries for their annual dog food donation drive.

Refuge manager Jennifer Walsh said there had always been a reliance on donations to help cater for the growing number of stray dogs cared for at the facility.

“Donations have dropped off so much that I have to go out and buy food now,” she said. “Obviously money’s tight…but this donation drive will help us a lot.”

Ms Walsh said the refuge performed a “critical” service across Mareeba and the wider Tablelands.

“We do cover a massive area…Without us, there would be no pet re-homing program. Council would have

a difficult job dealing with all the animals that would be impounded,” she said.

“Obviously, it alleviates the big problem of overbreeding on the Tablelands and the number of unwanted animals that exist here.”

Mareeba Shire councillor Mary Graham said any donation for the refuge were greatly appreciated.

“They do struggle out there and this donation drive goes a long way to help keep the place going,” she said.

“We all love animals and we hate to see them in distress, and if they end up out there at the refuge, we’d like to think they find a home.”

Donations of wet and dry dog food or spare change will be accepted at either Kuranda Library (18-22 Arara St) or Mareeba Library (221 Byrnes St) until the end of this month.

Mareeba Library assistant William Hetherington, Refuge manager Jennifer Walsh and Councillor Mary Graham with Major, a four-month-old dane cross.

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Firies face community HERBERTON locals have made their voices heard loud and clear over the town’s proposed new fire station.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) hosted a public meeting regarding the new station at Herberton’s existing fire station on Sunday, attracting a healthy turnout of about 35 local residents.

While there was robust debate at times, the majority of those who spoke up supported the station’s proposed location at 38 Perkins St which QFES purchased in August - before letting residents know it had done so.

QFES Far Northern Region Acting Assistant Commissioner John Bolger said there was no doubt Herberton needed a new fire station.

“As our service grows and what we do for the community changes, this site is no longer fit for our purpose as a fire station,” he said.

The proposed $1.2 million station will include facilities for SES training and room for two fire trucks, which is now required for all new fire stations built.

Mr Bolger said other alternative sites around Herberton were considered, but either had a power easement through it, were too hilly or contaminated.

“We like to have red truck fire services as close to the centre of the population as possible,” he said.

VOICE HEARD: Herberton’s Pamela Egan makes her point at Sunday’s public meeting regarding the town’s new fire station.

“I allow the auxiliary firefighters seven minutes to get from home or work to the fire station and I then want to get to Herberton residents within seven minutes.

“That’s an international standard and invariably we beat that.”

Local man Mark Peverill, who lives opposite from Herberton’s existing fire station at 43 Grace St, said he had never had a complaint in 16 years of living there.

“I’ve never had an issue with the crews operating out of here, they’re always courteous and conscientious of the local people,” he said.

“You can hear more noise from local police doing their RBTs at night than what you get from this station.

“Some of the misinformation around this town has been absolutely ridiculous.”

Mr Peverill’s views were bolstered by Perkins St resident Pamela Egan who, despite living only a few doors down from the new station’s proposed site, said she had no issues with it being built there.

“I have no objections whatsoever,” she said.

“The traffic noise that’s on that hill now will be 10,000 times worse than what a fire engine will cause.”

But fellow Perkins St resident Lyn Northage, who lives across the road from the proposed site, also spoke passionately at the meeting, concerned

with the approval process, noise levels and what the place for the station, Herberton is so hilly…so impact the station’s construction would have on it does make sense to me,” she said.

“I’m cognisant of the neighbours and Lyn’s her deteriorating health.

Mr Bolger responded that he would appoint health, particularly during the construction phase, an environmental engineer to ensure dust levels but I was comforted to hear John Bolger say that were kept to a minimum during the construction was going to be addressed.” process.

He also added that firefighters would only train two hours a week at the station, with the possibility of occasional weekend courses, and sirens would only be turned on once they had left the immediate neighbourhood.

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Cr Eden said she was pleased with how the meeting was conducted and trusted that QFES had selected the best possible location for the new station.

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‘Traffic is going to increase and it will become a major safety problem’ From Page 1 “The Federal department continues to work closely with the Queensland department to finalise funding agreements and arrangements for the Beef Roads Programme,” he said.

“A large number of proposals have been received for both the $100 million Northern Australia Beef Roads Programme and $600 million Northern Australia Roads Programme (NARP), and it is essential all proposals are given proper consideration to ensure value for money for Australian taxpayers.”

Mr Chester said he had recently announced almost $43 million to widen and seal parts of the Kennedy Developmental Rd. Cr Pedersen said as trucks started to roll in

and out of Chillagoe, the unsealed part of the BDR would become “a headache” during the wet season.

“Private enterprise can certainly get out there and try and employ people, but you need governments to pull their socks up and look after their side of the equation, which is infrastructure,” he said.

Mayor Tom Gilmore said he would send a letter to Mr Bailey requesting funding to seal the road under TMR’s Forward Work Plan.

“If you look at the forward plans for Main Roads expenditure, there’s nothing in there for the road to Chillagoe over the next four years, not a dollar,” he said.

“For economic development of that community and tourism access to things like the Chillagoe Caves, all of those things, come

from a bitumen road – and it’s been ignored.”

Cr Gilmore said even if TMR could progressively seal the BDR in stages, it would be better than having to maintain the existing dirt surface.

“I was out there on Sunday (October 9), I went to a meeting out there and the road at the present time is nicely graded and smooth,” he said.

“But it will break up very quickly as soon as the wet season hits it.”

Councillor Kevin Davies also backed Cr Pedersen’s and Cr Gilmore’s calls for action on the BDR, saying it had been more than decade since sealing works had been done.

About 179 vehicles use the BDR between Alamaden and Chillagoe every day, 20 per cent of which are heavy vehicles.

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Dimbulah State School students travelled to Vietnam during the September school holidays.

During the September school holidays, students from Dimbulah P-10 State School embarked on a trip of a lifetime in Vietnam. For 15 days, the group immersed themselves in the food, lifestyle and culture of Vietnam.

Starting in the north in Hanoi and Halong Bay – and ending in the south at Ho Chi Minh City, the group was accompanied by their local guide, Hai. Tasting one of the nation’s signature dishes – the Vietnamese Pork Roll, city touring and enjoying the colour sights and sounds on offer were all on the agenda. The students enjoyed an eco-adventure, biked through the rice paddies and leant about traditional farming and fishing techniques and honouring ancestors.

They even enjoyed cooking and a game of soc-

Foundation and saw,first hand, the benefits of the school’s hard work.

“Each of our hearts were touched at the sight of the children’s smiling faces and the care and education they were receiving,” the students said.

“We spent one-on-one time in a secondary classroom and interacted with the students using English and Vietnamese. We drew Australian animals on their blackboard and acted out the movements of these animals in front of their class – we were all amused and laughed a lot. We made lifelong friends and we captured memorable photos and video footage...We will cherish this trip for years to come. Some of us were already talking about returning there soon.”

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“We enjoyed our time overseas in Vietnam. We enjoyed spending time firing the M-16s (one of the weapons used during the Vietnam War). We also enjoyed staying at the Grand Hotel in Vung Tau City. What made the Grand Hotel unique was knowing Australian diggers also stayed there during the war” – Desmond & Clinton.

This bedroom furniture was made for John Patrick “Jock” and Marjorie Mary “Marg” McElhinney (nee Smallwood) who were married in Mareeba on 24th February, 1925.

Jock being a foreman at Jamieson’s Mareeba sawmill purchased a Queensland maple log through the mill.

Marg designed and Jock had the local Mareeba cabinet maker, William Vaughan, craft the bedroom furniture of a double bed, wardrobe, dresser and goesunder cabinet and a dining room suite of a 6’ oval table, 4 chairs, 2 carver chairs, a 4’ sideboard and 2 plant stands out of this one log, in time for them to move into their new home that Jock had built at 244 Walsh Street, Mareeba. This is where this furniture began its 91 year life in the family.

When Jock and Marg moved to Yungaburra, then Ravenshoe and eventually retiring to Cairns in 1965, the furniture travelled also.

Jock died in February 1966 and Marg in September 1989. With the sale of their family home in Cairns this beautiful furniture was handed on to their granddaughter’s family, Lou and Julie Mauro (nee Cronin) whereby returning to Mareeba.

After the love and use of 5 generations, this beautiful furniture can now be viewed, admired and appreciated by many who visit the wonderful Mareeba Heritage Museum.

This is a truly parochial piece of Mareeba history.

Thanks goes to granddaughter Julie Mauro for her contribution.

cer when with their homestay family.

The highlight of the trip was a Halong Bay overnight cruise where they took in the picturesque sites of emerald waters, a floating village and limestone islands from our kayaks and fishing boat. They even explored natural forming caves. “Words cannot describe the beauty of the bay, afterall it is a UNESCO World Heritage wonder”, said teacher Jamie Smith.

The group also shared a memorable experience by paying tribute to the men who fought and died in Vietnam by laying a wreath at the Long Tan Cross Memorial, as part of the 50th Anniversary Commemorative Service.

Rotary Interact’s fundraising and the school’s large $1500 donation paid off – they were guests at the Christina Noble Children’s

“It was a great experience – One that showed me how different people live” – Brooke.

we visited the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation in Saigon” – Will.

“It was an eye-opening experience and I really enjoyed the activities that we took part in” – Isabella.

“I valued our visit to the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation” – Breeanna.

“The most life-changing experience for me was when

Vietnam is a beautiful and interesting country. As a school

group we were attracted by the country’s wonderful natural beauty. Vietnam is also a country with a long history and ancient traditions.

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“Our favourite moments were the Halong Bay overnight cruise and the kayaking through the limestone mountains” – Cara and Marcia.

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Bringing the gold home – iconic race set for change

THE annual Great Wheelbarrow Race is set for a shake up next year after the committee voted to turn the race around.

After 13 years running from Mareeba to Chillagoe, Committee Chair Nipper Brown said it was time to “bring the gold home” to Mareeba.

"After careful consideration and community consultation with key stakeholders, the decision was made to revive and refresh the signature event," Cr Brown said.

Cr Brown added that the committee hopes the new direction will reduce safety concerns and generate more interest in the event.

In 2004, as a tribute to the early pioneers and to honour their amazing trail-blazing feats, the road between Mareeba and Chillagoe was named Wheelbarrow Way and sparked the beginning of the unique charity event.

The race will remain a three day fun-filled endurance challenge, taking in the rugged picturesque landscape.

Competitors will start the 144km journey in Chillagoe on the Friday morning and will arrive to a home crowd in Mareeba on the Sunday.

A lot of races around the world alternate the start destination each year to keep things exciting Cr Brown said the committee will "trial the turnaround in 2017 and see how it goes".

"There will be a number of changes made to the race and it's going to be exciting having new challenges for all involved," Cr Nipper Brown said.

Race record holder and Mareeba local Sonya AlbaMiller said she is looking forward to the new challenge and running into Mareeba to a home crowd.

"The revitalised Great Wheelbarrow Race has got me excited and thinking about how I'm going to run it," she said.

The event will be held from May 12-14 next year.

More information will be released in the coming months with nominations opening early next year.

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EXCITED: Great Wheelbarrow Race chair Nipper Brown and competitor Sonya Alba-Miller are looking forward to the change in 2017.

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FAST AND FURIOUS: Roy Dunn wrestles with a bull at a PBR event.

Development decision delayed again

PBR ready to buck THEY don’t rope calves and they don’t chase barrels.

Instead, these cowboys engage in bull riding and the first step is to just stay alive.

Atherton will host a round of the Professional Bull Riders Australia series on October 29 at Rooster Stadium, sure to delight Tablelands fans of the sport.

One man, one bull and eight desperate seconds is the aim of the game, with riders from across the Australia set to compete.

The crowd will be treated to an action-packed three hours of man versus beast in a rock concert style production featuring some of the most extreme bulls in North Queensland “In an age where most major sports world wide are on a decline in attendances and viewing audiences, PBR continues to show strong growth in all areas of the business,” said PBR general manager

Glen Young.

“10 years ago, we struggled to establish events, however in the past couple of years the amount of towns including metro cities looking to establish a PBR event as a signature event in their market has increased to the point of where we have had to implement a criteria to ensure a location meets the long term goals and objectives of the business and sport.”

Spectators to Atherton’s PBR event will have easy viewing access to the arena and big screen replays to ensure no-one misses any action.

PBR riders from across the world compete for more than $10 million in prize money in five countries running more than 300 events a year.

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TABLELANDS Regional Council will seek legal advice about the possibility of extending a long-running development application in Yungaburra.

The application, to create 26 group title lots and common property at 98 Fletcher Rd, was originally approved by council in March 2012 – against council officers’ recommendations at the time.

The developer now wants an extension of another four years – to September 2020 – to complete construction, blaming “the length of time taken to decide the application and the economic effects of the global financial crisis”.

But council officers noted there had been “no subsequent applications for operational works” since the original development application had been lodged, recommending council reject the developer’s extension.

After robust discussion between councillors over the merits of extending the application, only Division 1 councillor Kate Eden voted to reject the extension, with the original development application lapsing last month.

Legal advice provided by the developer to council indicated they would also be willing to consider a smaller application extension period of 12 months.

“The previous council, for whatever reason, decided to go against the officer’s recommendation and if this came before me now, I wouldn’t support this because it is so out of kilter with the way we want to go with our planning scheme,” Cr Eden said.

“I don’t want to be party to a continuation of a bad decision.”

The development was approved under the old Eacham Shire Planning Scheme, despite officers noting it was “not consistent” with even that scheme.

In his written report to council, senior planner Peter Pattison noted that the development would still be “inconsistent with the TRC planning scheme higher order planning strategies for the land which discourage this form of development on this site”.

Division 6 councillor Bronwyn Voyce said she was torn on the issue.

“I want to see development proceed, I want to be sympathetic to the time and the effort that has already been poured into this application, but on the other hand, where do we draw the line?” she said.

“I’d be inclined to consider a 12 month extension but I’m also cautious that we’re really not going to get a different outcome in terms of the broader community and the impact to the broader community.

“We do want development but we want appropriate development.”

With the exception of Cr Eden, council voted to seek legal advice over the development application’s extension.

A separate developer request for an extension to material change of use and reconfiguration of a lot off Eacham Rd has also been deferred to allow legal advice to be sought.

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Gear up for relay HUNDREDS of compassionate Tablelanders will take to Davies Park for a good cause this weekend.

The region’s annual Relay for Life event will once again get into full swing as more than 200 people hop, jump, run or skip around the park to raise money for Cancer Council Queensland over a marathon 18 hours.

Local woman Linda Ruggeri will be one of many gearing up for the event, captaining her family’s Cugini Working For a Cure team.

“We’re a family team – cousins, sisters, children, and aunties – all working together to help find a cure for cancer,” she said.

“I’ve also recently had a close friend diagnosed with cancer so it really hits close to home.”

The Cugini team have been busy fundraising in the lead up to the event, raising more than $15,000 for Queenslanders affected by cancer.

“We’ve all worked really hard to do our bit and raise what we can,” Ms Ruggeri said.

“We all want to help someone affected by cancer and make a difference.”

Mareeba grandmother Doreen Salerno will also be present as this year’s “Face of the Relay”.

Mrs Salerno was initially diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2006 before learning the cancer had spread and undergoing several bouts of chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

Since then, she’s made a full recovery and has attended every Tablelands Relay for Life event since it first started in 2008.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift challenged locals to join the team in support of the cause.

“Get your friends and family together and join us at Davies Park – we have a great weekend planned of entertainment, ceremonies and fundraising,” she said.

“More than 200 people are expected to take to the track to give hope for cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and hope for a cancer free future.”

To register a team, volunteer or find out more, visit relayforlife.org. au or call 1300 65 65 85. Registration is $30 per person or $40 on the day.

Doreen Salerno is the face of this year’s Tablelands Relay for Life.

Be Bellezza Beautiful MAREEBA’S newest beauty bar has opened its doors.

Bellezza Beauty Bar owner Monica Avolio, said she decided to take the plunge with her own business after working for five years in the industry.

“I’ve always loved my work and I find it very rewarding when you see how pleased clients are with the treatments and results achieved,” Monica said.

“I have been operating from home for the past two years and I wanted to open a salon that offers classic beauty treatments done really well.”

The new salon offers a range of services including facials, massages, nail treatments including acrylic’s and Bio Sculpture, plus all the

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A PETITION supporting a proposed $21 million shopping centre for Mareeba has been formally accepted by council.

Mareeba pensioner Joan Moore gathered 764 signatures in support of the project before submitting them to council last month. It was then formally tabled at last Wednesday’s council meeting.

Local developer Reedlodge Pty Ltd is waiting on council approval for the purchase of a small, triangular 1128m2 parcel of state-owned land reserved for aged housing it has trusteeship over.

If successful, local developer Reedlodge Pty Ltd will have enough land to press ahead with a development application to council. Councillor Lenore Wyatt said she was supportive of the shopping centre concept, but stressed council was still working through the details of the land purchase request with Reedlodge.

“It’s good, I’m glad the town have got behind this petition. It’s supporting progress,” she said.

“We as a council are just waiting for some more in-

formation. It seems to have dragged out a little bit but… we’ve just got to get it right before we make a formal decision.”

Cr Pedersen said the petition showed the community was eager for council to make a prompt decision on the land sale to speed up the development process.

“It’s a block of land sitting in the middle of town with nothing happening,” he said.

“There’s been some concerns that council wanted addressed and I think most of those concerns have been addressed by the developer.”

Mareeba Mayor Tom Gilmore welcomed the petition as a healthy expression of democracy.

“We receive petitions on a number of things from time to time and I’m very comfortable with encouraging people to put in a petition to council,” he said.

“We’re aware of the context of that petition, so I’m more than pleased for people to come to council and make the effort to say “We believe this” or “This is our concern” or “This is something that needs to be done”.”

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We can therefore trace where families were actually living,” Mrs Searston said.

The Herberton Mining Museum receives requests from all over the world about people’s ancestors.

“It is great to be able to tell people exactly where their great-grandfather’s house was,” Mrs Searston said.

“Historic tourism is a draw-card for our town.”

The books will be kept in a climate-controlled archive where they will be accessible to qualified researchers.

When the archiving project is finished, the old shire offices will be offered for tenancy by community and commercial groups. The community hall will remain available for hire.

“There’s potential for the office space to become an incubation hub for start-up businesses or artist’s studios,” Cr Eden said.

Drones tackle pest weed DRONES will be used to survey a devastating North Queensland weed in a major technological shift for Biosecurity Queensland (BQ).

BQ has teamed up with the CSIRO to conduct Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) surveillance of the weed Miconia, replacing helicopters in the role.

National Four Tropical Weed Eradication Program project coordinator Mick Jeffery said the UAV was designed to be operated with minimal human interaction.

“The UAV will be able to conduct surveillance over difficult terrain without the risk of having a pilot and weed spotters on board,” he said.

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“The books were on top of a cupboard in a mysterious attic,” she said.

“When I pulled them down I got covered in cockroach droppings, so I knew they were old and special.”

After noticing the date on one of the books’ spines, Cr Eden called over Herberton Mining Museum volunteer Mary Searston who confirmed what they were.

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‘Ladies Night Out’ success

The brave ladies who shaved.

WHAT started as five ended with seven braving the shave at the annual ‘Ladies Night Out’ fundraiser, held at the Mareeba RSL last Friday night.

Tracey O’Shea, Fiona Parker, Megan Hendle and mother and daughter duos Margaret and Debbie Weymess and Michelle and Holly Bryce all shaved their heads. In the process, they raised $10,000 for the Cancer Council and Team Tracey.

For Megan and Holly, it was a last minute decision that raised $1500 in five minutes, by the hundreds on generous ladies at the night.

“We are truly overwhelmed by the generosity and compassion that the local community have when it comes to supporting charities,” said Mrs O’Shea.

“We would like to thank everyone who attended, donated towards and supported the night and our beautiful ladies who shaved their heads.”

The fun night out included fashions parades, localbusiness stalls, an inspirational talk by cancer survivor Charlene Ericson and live entertainment.

Kiarra O’Shea, 11, and Carmen Gutchen-Gela bravely chopped off their long pony tails for the Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation.

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FORGET the millions, forget the mansions, in this shock Hollywood split it may be a battle of two very different parenting styles.

It is said that Angelina leads a jetsetting lifestyle, which she aims to continue with the children. Brad on the other hand hopes to give the children a more stable lifestyle, in which they can attend school regularly and develop genuine relationships with their peers.

So, how does the Court decide what to do?

The Court is not interested in ‘winners’ or ‘losers’ in these cases, it’s number one consideration is always – “What is in the best interests of the children?”

So, what is in the best interests of the children?

Certainly not a long drawn out, highly publicised court battle, in which the children are inevitably forced to choose sides. In many cases, such as this one, an alternate dispute resolution, such as a mediation is a more appropriate alternative.

Mediation provides both parties the opportunity to put forward their ideas for the future in a calm and safe environment. Conducted by an independent third party, both parties can rest assure that their ideas, plans and thoughts will be discussed openly.

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SPORT STARS OF THE YEAR: Lachlan Ford, Reilly Cifuentes and Chris Adams.

Pierre De Coubertin award recipient Cyrena Myrteza.

Mareeba High sports night THE 13th annual Mareeba State High School Sports Presentation Night was held at the Mareeba International Club last Thursday.

Young sports stars were on show in front of their peers, teachers, parents, community members and special guest speaker Jan Stirling AM, former Australian basketball player and Opals coach.

Sports Star of the Year awards went to Reilly Cifuentes (junior), Chris Adams (intermediate) and the senior sports star of the year was awarded to Lachlan Ford.

The School Spirit Award went to year 12 student Jacinta Russo and Cyrena Myrteza was presented with the prestigious Pierre De Coubertin Award.

McKinlay won the team house for 2016 with 2680 points, ahead of Lechhardt on 2469 points, Gregory on 1971 and Kennedy on 1954. McKinlay house captain Keely Sclippa was also awarded House Captain of the Year.

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Going green? Try trees Much is made of the “dangers” of CO2, even though it’s plant food and essential to all life.

Fortunes are spent “curbing” CO2 emissions; but if CO2 really is so dreadful, why not work to drag the excess back out of the atmosphere?

Instead of building windmills, spend the money installing cheap, solar-powered, selferecting, self-replicating CO2 absorbers.

We call them “trees”, but don’t tell the greenies – they can’t see the forest because of them.

Peter Campion Tolga

Council needs to own up At the recent council meet and greet in Kuranda on October 5, the mayor was asked if Council will have any role in the decision making process of the KUR-World project.

His response was throwing his arms in the air and saying “no”. This is far from what happens in reality.

The Mareeba Shire Council will ultimately be given the final say at the end of the EIS process. This is a worry as none of our elected representatives wish to speak with us, the residents, about where their intentions lay.

I am sure many Kuranda residents would like to know where their councillors stand on this issue so they can vote for them accordingly at next election.

It is interesting to note that the mayor also said no council resources will be spent

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in participating in the EIS process. This is a folly and a naive position, or even still a calculated ignorance.

The Cairns Regional Council spent $545,000 on external consultants to work with the Coordinator-General in providing data and help to assess the Aquis development. Considering the KUR-World project is a $640 million Integrated Resort proposal similar to Aquis then the scope of works is beyond the realm of council to assess such a huge multi-dimensional project that will double the Kuranda population overnight.

For council to stick its head in the sand over this issue and not tell us, the residents, how much ratepayers money will be spent on assessing and contributing to the EIS process can result in distrust and questions of transparency.

Steven Nowakowski, Kuranda

Carers play crucial role THERE are an estimated 2.8 million unpaid carers in Australia, of whom many live within this very community. That’s a staggering number of people providing regular and sustained care and assistance to a family member, friend or neighbour without payment and, often, without recognition.

For around 81 per cent of Australians with a disability, informal care can mean anything from help with housework and shopping to, in many cases, offering support with every detail of a person’s daily life.

For so many of those with whom Endeav-

our Foundation partners, informal care is a lifeline. Under the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the potential for additional assistance for people with a disability to increase their independence and pursue their own ambitions should give carers greater freedom. In effect, if you feel as though you are a carer first and a person in your own right second, take heart in the potential for change within disability support. The agency responsible for the NDIS have said that they will take account of what it is reasonable to expect families, carers, informal networks and the community to provide, and will step up to better support you in your caring role.

We look forward to the scheme delivering on its promise.

In our organisation we see, each and every day, that carers are the lynchpins of our communities. The people you support are not the only ones who rely upon you – the whole of Australia Counts on Carers.

Andrew Donne - Chief Executive, Endeavour Foundation

KUR-World not welcome IS Kuranda’s unique, precious natural beauty (loved by visitors and locals), going to survive this destructive explosion of megalomania?

Can the infrastructure support the throngs expected? Can the range road safely carry so many more vehicles? Car parking in town is limited now, sounds as though there will be congestion everywhere.

The development of KUR-World will jeop-

ardise the idyllic lifestyle and wildlife and the environment that is uniquely Kuranda – why?

There are other areas on the Tablelands where a development of this size would have a lot less environmental impact.

How and why did the government department responsible consent to this overall, forever destruction?

How can one man destroy, forever, so much for so many? This is opposite to progress!

Gale Power, Mareeba

‘Night in’ for good cause One in six Queensland women will be diagnosed with a women’s cancer in their lifetime – around 4000 women this year alone.

Cancer Council Q\ueensland is calling on Queenslanders to get the girls together to raise vital funds and awareness for all women’s cancers – through a Girls’ Night In. The idea is simple: spend a night in with your friends and family, and donate what you would have spent on a night out to Cancer Council Queensland. All funds raised will be invested in vital cancer research, patient support services and prevention programs.

Around 3000 Queensland women are diagnosed with breast cancer annually, and about 1000 are diagnosed with an ovarian, cervical, vaginal, vulva or uterine cancer.

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AWARENESS: Mareeba High year 12 students with the schools ‘Gratitude Tree’ which was unveiled as part of Mental Health Awareness Week activities.

Big week for school A BIG week for Mareeba High has resulted in better understanding of mental health disorders.

As part of the school’s mission to raise awareness and stomp out the stigma of mental health, a week of activities was held not only for the students and teachers, but also for the community.

As part of the week, a hand made gratitude tree was unviealed last Tuesday

by Margie Bestmann, where students and

teachers placed messages of what they are grateful for.

The school also held the 10th annual Wheelbarrow Race ahead of Thursday nights sports presentation night.

In the boys race McKinlay stormed home and the Kennedy took out the girls race in fine style.

The school and students did an outstanding job helping encourage better mental health for all.

WINNERS: Kennedy house won the girls wheelbarrow race with McKinley house winning the boys.

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SARAH Elliott won’t let anything stop her from realising her dream.

The 19-year-old from Mareeba has been accepted into the elite Australian Institute of Music (AIM) to study a Diploma of Music (Contemporary) in Voice from next year after wowing the selection panel with her amazing vocals.

Ms Elliott said she was shocked and humbled upon receiving the news and now has her sights set on furthering her career in Sydney.

“It’s just a bit hard to believe, really,” she said.

“I do want to travel and share my music.

I really have a love of older music as well as modern music and I want to show people that you can combine the two.”

Born with a cleft lip and palate, Ms Elliott has been singing for the past 10 years, enduring several painful corrective surgeries along the way.

But now she’s ready to shine.

“Sarah sung all throughout her surgeries and despite that adversity, she’s still performed in public,” Ms Elliott’s mother,

Diann, said.

“All the young up-and-coming singers, especially the girls, are inspired by her.”

Ms Elliott said the diploma would “open a variety of different doors” to the music industry, while she learnt the basics of stage production and how to prepare for a performance.

“I can become a performer or songwriter, the opportunities are endless,” she said.

“It’s the start to a long career.”

Ms Elliott has been singing for the past 10 years, honing her vocal talent at “The Music House” in Atherton, while also learning piano and guitar.

She currently holds a Level 5 qualification in classical singing from the Australian Music Examinations Board.

Mrs Elliott said AIM accepted her daughter into their diploma program within a week of receiving her audition DVD and resume.

“Obviously, they recognise some talent there,” she said.

“Sarah’s quite well known around Mareeba for her singing. She’s done local festivals, Christmas carols and charity events.”

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TUESDAYS BINGO: 9.30AM UNTIL NOON IN THE HALL CLUB PROMO: 12 NOON - 1PM WEDNESDAY NIGHTS TEXAS HOLD ’EM POKER: $100 CASH PRIZE 6.30PM REGISTRATION, 7PM START THIS THURSDAY 20TH OCTOBER BINGO: 9.30AM UNTIL NOON IN THE HALL BUFFET LUNCH & CLUB PROMO: 12 NOON - 1PM TRIVIA: 7PM REGISTRATION, 7.30PM START THIS FRIDAY NIGHT 21ST OCTOBER LIVE BAND: 7PM “CARRIZMA”

MUSIC FEST & CAR/BIKE SHOW SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26TH PHONE 4091 4970 KENNEDY HWY, ATHERTON

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Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) travels every day by train past the Hipwells' house - a few doors from her own home where her exhusband lives with his new wife and child, imagining their lives.

One day she witnesses something shocking and is drawn to finding out what really happened.

THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN

Director Antoine Fuqua brings his modern vision to a classic story in The Magnificent Seven. With the town of Rose Creek under the deadly control of industrialist Bartholomew Bogue, the desperate townspeople employ protection from seven outlaws, bounty hunters, gamblers and hired guns. As they prepare the town for the

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TOP TALENT: Mareeba singer Sarah Elliott has been accepted into the elite Australian Institute of Music in Sydney.

The eagerly awaited thriller – THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, starring Emily Blunt, debuts at The Rising Sun Cinema this week.

Based on the hugely successful book of the same name, it promises to be an exhilirating and enticing film – which has already had great box office success since its international launch last week.

MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN, from renowned director Tim Burton and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN – an action adventure western with a top cast headed by Chris Pratt, Ethian Hawke and Denzil Washington, also continues for a second great week.

violent showdown that they know is coming, these seven mercenaries find themselves fighting for more than money.

MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN

When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds a magical place known as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers... and their powerful enemies. Ultimately, Jacob discovers that only his own special "peculiarity" can save his new friend.

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2016 MELBOURNE CUP T u e s day N ov em ber 1

THE BARRON VALLEY HOTEL

The race that stops the nation Melbourne Cup Day is Australia's most famous Tuesday. On the first Tuesday in November, Australians everywhere stop for one of the world's most famous horse races.

It's a day when the nation holds their collective breath as horses thunder down Flemington Racecourse. Even those who don't usually bet try their luck with a small wager or entry into a “sweep”—a lottery in which each ticket-holder is matched with a randomly drawn horse.

Since 1877, Cup Day has been a public holiday for Melbourne, and crowds have flocked to the track. By 11am the Flemington grandstand was packed to its 7000 capacity, and by 3pm, 150,000 people were estimated to have gathered—thronging the hill beyond.

The party atmosphere often means that champagne and canapes, huge hats and racetrack fashions overshadow the business of horse racing.

American writer Mark Twain said of a visit to the Melbourne Cup in 1895: “Nowhere in the world have I encountered a festival of people that has such a magnificent appeal to the whole nation. The Cup

astonishes me.”

The Melbourne Cup has long been known as an urban fashion parade. The race track was one of the few places in colonial Australia where high society and the lower classes came together socially. The first Australian race meet, held in 1810, established the culture of the Melbourne Cup and was organised in Sydney by Governor Macquarie as part of a plan to improve the cultural life of Sydney.

At Flemington, from the 1880s onwards, the crowds transformed the race meetings into a fashion spectacular.

During the 19th and early 20th century... while the wealthy dressed in their finery and rode in carriages out to the racecourse, ordinary working people (including milliners, dressmakers, tailors and bootmakers) made the expedition on foot to see their handiwork on display.

Venues across the Tablelands will have Melbourne Cup functions, so make sure you attend one.

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The LAND Knuth pushes ‘fair milk’ logo FAIR GO: Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth wants to ensure farmers receive a fair price for their milk.

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CONSUMERS will know if dairy farmers are getting a fair price for their milk under a proposal by Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth.

Mr Knuth tabled the Sustainable Queensland Dairy Production (Fair Milk Price Logos) Bill 2016 in State Parliament last Thursday, hoping to stop farmers being short-changed by supermarkets.

The Bill aims to introduce voluntary regionspecific logos to be placed on milk containers, giving consumers confidence the dairy farmer who produced that milk received a fair price.

“This will make it very simple for the consumer – they can walk into the shop and immediately see which fresh milk produced in which region is fairly priced by looking for the logo,” Mr Knuth said.

“The legislation is directly giving consumers more control and transparency and throwing dairy farmers a lifeline.”

The Bill identifies three dairy regions – North Queensland, central Queensland and

south-east Queensland.

To set the sustainable gross margin for each region, the relevant minister must consult with industry and use report data from the State Government’s Queensland Dairy Accounting Scheme (QDAS).

The Bill also provides for the setting of a minimum price to be paid to dairy farmers for the production of milk carrying a logo, which is a voluntary market mechanism processors can choose to incorporate into existing milk labels.

But producers and processors would not be penalised if they chose to not adopt the logo.

Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation president Brian Tessmann commended Mr Knuth and the Katter’s Australian Party for the Bill.

“Any legislation that empowers consumers to make an informed fair choice at the supermarket is a good thing for our farmers,” he said.

“Through the recent ‘I Buy Branded Milk’ campaign, we have seen that consumers want to support Queensland dairy farmers and this Bill supports this public change.”

Mr Knuth said he believed consumers were prepared to pay extra to support their local dairy farmers, exemplified by a recent surge in branded milk sales after a public backlash to a farmgate price cut from processor Murray Goulburn.

Market pressures, unsustainable returns, natural disasters and the $1-a-litre milk supermarket price wars have slashed the number of Queensland dairy farmers from about 1,500 to just 430 in 15 years.

“This Bill sets a national precedent, with Queensland spearheading a policy platform for a sustainable Australian dairy industry,” Mr Knuth said.

The Bill is now being considered by the State Agriculture and Environment Committee before it goes to be debated in parliament.

suGar rEPOrts MOssMaN MiLL CrushiNG statistiCs WEEk 18 Due to heavy rain mid-week across the coastal area, Mossman Mill throughput was reduced to 34,525 tonnes of cane for the week at an average crushing rate of 343 tonnes/hour with plant availability on budget.

The rain closed the factory down for approximately two days and during this time various maintenance activities were undertaken on boiler and vessel internals while offline.

The average CCS has shown some upward movement this week averaging above 12.0 for the first time this year.

Crush statistiCs: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 34,525 tonnes • CCS for week: 12.15 • Total cane crushed to date: 648,893 tonnes • CCS average to date: 11.45 • 2016 crop estimate: 850,000 tonnes

taBLELaND MiLL CrushiNG statistiCs WEEk 20

Breakthrough in sugar disease A DEBILITATING sugar cane disease may be one step closer to eradication after a major breakthrough by Sugar Research Australia (SRA).

Researchers have been able to determine a possible cause of Chlorotic Streak Disease (CSD), which can be responsible for as much as 40 per cent of sugar cane yield losses costing the industry between $8 million and $10 million every year.

SRA researchers Dr Kathy Braithwaite, Dr Chuong Ngo and Mr Barry Croft have recently used modern DNA technology and traditional pathology to identify a new type of organism that causes CSD, isolating a microscopic organism that is a type of protozoan, or parasite.

The disease was first detected in 1929 and has remained a mystery to the industry for 87 years.

SRA Biosecurity manager Mr Barry Croft said it was an important discovery for the Australian sugarcane industry.

“Understanding the cause of a disease is crucial to developing control and management strategies for that disease,” he said.

“By SRA identifying the protozoan that causes CSD, we hope this leads to better management options and information, which will lead to benefits for sugarcane growers and millers.”

SRA has also developed a technique to diagnose whether sugarcane is infected with CSD, and is working with productivity service organisations to ensure this technique is useful and practical.

“Because CSD can spread so easily, proper use of a diagnostic test for CSD could reduce the spread of CSD via planting material, for example,” Mr Croft said.

“Now that we know what the organism is, we also may be able to develop more targeted control methods.”

MAREEBA LIVEWEIGHT CATTLE

MARKET REPORT Prime Quotes (c/kg) Butcher’s steers Butcher’s heifers eXPOrt heifers eXPOrt slaughter BullOcks eXPOrt slaughter cOws eXPOrt slaughter Bulls store Quotes (c/kg) stOre steers stOre heifers cOws & calVes uNit

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PROPERTY LAND > UNITS > INVESTMENTS > ACREAGE > FARMS > HOUSES > RENTALS

Producing lime orchard

On the market, this producing lime orchard established on 10.84 hectares of freehold land and serviced by a 39 ML water licence provides an ideal opportunity to have the best of rural lifestyle living combined with the income earning potential of this small fruit orchard business.

Improvements to the property include: • 600 Tahitian lime trees • 160 passion fruit vines • Approx. 2,000 Blackbean timber trees • Optional machinery and implement list • Gravity fed irrigation • Three bedroom Masonry block/blue board rendered home • One bedroom cottage (currently rented) • 9m x 6m chemical shed with cement floor and power • 8m x 6m machinery shed with cement floor • Well-built dog kennels with dog runs With permanent water supply, power and income, this property is capable of supporting anyone searching for a small horticultural business venture and it is perfectly situated just 10 minutes from the Mareeba town centre.

If you are looking for lifestyle with income, this property fits the bill.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office.

Phone 0408 456 344.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $790,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

Pure country living This property has the perfect setting and design to enjoy all that's good about country living. Peace Privacy and Space!

The solid home with wrap around verandah's is set well back from the road, surrounded by well established gardens and overlooking a gorgeous inground swimming pool.

Inside the home has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and comfortable living.

Some of the features include Solar Power and Solar Hot Water, separate BBQ area, bore and rainwater tanks and established low maintenance gardens.

Outside a shed with power and additional undercover parking sits conveniently close. A bulk of the 5 acres separately fenced and left with natural bushland is ideal for running a few horses..

So give yourself some breathing space... Pack your bags and head for the bush... It's only minutes away from the Mareeba airport, schools and town centre – you won't want to leave.

Call agent John Goncalves today at Ray White Rural Mareeba. Phone 0407 690 961 to arrange an inspection.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $515,000 NEG John Goncalves Ray White Rural Mareeba 0407 690 961

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PROPERTY Think big with family value here THIS modern five bedroom rendered concrete block home built in 2011, can now be yours.

The home features an open plan living area looking out to the rear patio/entertainment area, plus a formal lounge, two bathrooms, two toilets, internal laundry, double carport, solar panels and solar hotwater system. The property also has a large shed.

All this located on a 5995m2 rural residential al-

lotment, on outskirts of Mareeba.

Priced at $540,000 – see our website for more photos under rural residential RR88.

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or Mark on 0428 121 520 and lyn on 0427 153 868, email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au.

Visit mareeba4880realestate.com.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $540,000 Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

“We have purchased and sold through Remo at Central Realty Mareeba. Both times we found his professionalism and conduct to be outstanding. His advice and knowledge is spot on as is his dedication. His efforts went above and beyond to provide an excellent outcome for us. We would highly recommend anyone thinking of buying or selling to call into Central Realty Mareeba to see Remo and the team, where you come first. Thank you again Remo.”

Dennis and Jenni 21 September, 2016

PHONE: 4092 2232

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EXCLUSIVE TASTE & STYLE • 4 bedroom home in Amaroo, 935m2 block • Master with WIR, ensuite, spa, twin vanities • BIR’s, open plan living, tiled alfresco dining • Low maintenance yard & easy care plantings

EXCLUSIVE YOU CAN’T PASS THIS BUY! • Ideally located - 916m2 corner block • Suit large family or investor • 4 bedrooms, office or fifth bedroom • Spacious living areas, huge kitchen

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Introducing 355 Malone Road, only 10 minutes from the center of Mareeba, on the Cairns side, is this unique lifestyle property. If you want to be close to town but still want to have that quiet country living and not be surrounded by close neighbours, then this is a must see.

The well thought out home offers an open plan living with beautiful timber features throughout with the main feature being the polished timber flooring.

The kitchen is spacious and practical and overlooks the native bushland and pasture around you... bliss.

Inside presents three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a study this is a home the whole family will enjoy.

The bedrooms are all fitted with carpet and there is air-conditioning in main bedroom and living area.

Step outside and unwind on the beautiful wrap around timber verandah offering excellent air flow throughout the home.

This five acre property is fully fenced with access to permanent creek offering a whopping 8 meg wa-

ter allocation covering all your water needs.

The man of the home will be impressed with the massive 14m x 18m shed perfect for a workshop.

Inspect this home today and create that idyllic lifestyle with that hobby farm you've always wanted, or get the kids a couple of horses and watch them grow.

To truly appreciate what this home has to offer or for more information contact the exclusive agent Vince Costas at Central Realty Mareeba.

Phone 0419 926 691 or 4092 2232.

Address: Price: Agent:

MAREEBA $595,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

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

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

Be Quick – only 7 blocks remaining!

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PROPERTY Heavenly acreage hideaway

Rarely does a property with such quality attributes as this come onto 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

largely single level layout home.

The property benefits from approximately 11.5 acres of 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 with school bus service at front that is very well located and represents the gate. true essence of country living at another Impeccably appointed, this truly level and is an absolutely must see for the stunning home has many design families who need room to move. highlights including the beautiful light filled living areas, exposed timber For more information or to arrange a beams to second living area, a gour- private inspection please call marketing met kitchen that is sure to entice the agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444. chef at heart which spills out onto the Visit www.4880.com.au/1P1833 private leafy alfresco area/ courtyard. All three bedrooms Address: BIBOOHRA have built-ins and are well Price: $575,000 NEG designed taking full advanAgent: Andrew Rogato tage of the natural light and

Rogato Real Estate breezes with easy access to Contact: 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444 both bathrooms.

The study is quite spectacular in design with polished flooring and exposed raked ceiling located on the second level capturing an abundance of natural light and wonderful easterly breezes.

This very attractive balanced acreage also features a fully self-contained teenagers retreat located well away from the main residence which also enjoys its own private vistas.

A truly stunning acreage retreat

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This masonry block, apartment style two bedroom unit is positioned close to the centre of town and features a spacious layout and neutral colour scheme as well as it’s own driveway and enclosed garage.

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After 25 years, circumstances have changed forcing owners of this much loved brick home to go on the market.

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Fully security screened • Large outdoor entertaining area • 20 panel 5Kva solar system • No rear neighbours • 943m2 fenced allotment for privacy Anyone wanting an affordable investment or those starting out, you will not find better value for money!

Price: $229,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

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

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Graphic Design

Motor Mechanic

Roofing & Sheds

Handyman

Security

Irrigation I.T

Pest Management Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

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Childcare Cleaning Curtains & Blinds

Blinds Bulldozer Hire

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Driving School

Floor Coverings Fuel

Air Conditioning

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Earthmoving

AIR CONDITIONING

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• Regrowth • Fence Lines • Tree Clearing • Dams • General Earthworks • And Everything Else!

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• BISTRO • BAR • TAB • KENO • POKIES • FUNCTIONS

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ELECTRICAL

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• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS

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Expresso Your Weekly Horoscopes

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Aries

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March 21 to Apr 20

You should consider getting into self improvement endeavors. Try to deal with the problems of those less fortunate; however, don’t allow them to make unreasonable demands.

Taurus

k a e r b a e k Ta relax! and

Wednesday 19th

Thursday 20th

Friday 21st

Saturday 22nd

Sunday 23rd

Monday 24th

Tuesday 25th

Tide Times 0445 0.53 1130 2.71 1730 1.16 2323 2.06

Tide Times 0539 0.77 1245 2.56 1919 1.36

Tide Times 0048 1.78 0657 1.01 1428 2.51 2151 1.26

Tide Times 0308 1.72 0853 1.09 1600 2.59 2309 1.07

Tide Times 0441 1.88 1015 1.03 1704 2.69 2345 0.91

Tide Times 0537 2.07 1115 0.94 1754 2.74

Tide Times 0014 0.80 0622 2.24 1203 0.87 1834 2.75

Max 30o Min 19o

Max 29o Min 19o

Max 27o Min 18o

Max 29o Min 19o

sudoku Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

April 21 to May 21

Don’t lament to a friend about any grievance regarding your mate, or it may be hard to rectify your relationship. You will have the stamina and the know how to raise your earning power.

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

Max 29o Min 21o

Max 26o Min 20o

FRENCH CHOCOLATE MOUSSE Ingredients 170g 85% dark chocolate, chopped 170g salted butter, cut into chunks 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee 4 egg yolks, from large eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method

2/3 cup caster sugar 1 Tbsp rum 1 Tbsp water 4 egg whites, from large eggs 1 Tbsp castor sugar pinch of salt

1. Create a double boiler out of a small saucepan filled with simmering water, and a medium bowl set over top. Place the chocolate, cubed butter and strong coffee in the bowl, and stir until melted and combined. Take the bowl off the heat, and let the chocolate cool slightly.

2. Fill a large bowl with ice cold water and set aside. Place the egg yolks, 2/3 cup of sugar, rum, and the water in another medium bowl and set over the simmering water. Using an electric hand whisk, whisk the yolk mixture until it’s thick and airy, ‘like runny mayonnaise’.

3. Remove the whipped yolk mixture from the heat, and place the bowl in the bowl of ice water. Gently whip until the yolk mixture is thick and cooled.

Fold in the chocolate mixture from step 1 into the egg yolk mixture.

4. Using a hand held whisk, whip the egg whites and salt in a clean bowl free from any grease, until soft peaks form. Sprinkle the tablespoon of sugar over the egg whites, and whip until stiff peaks form, and they’re thick and shiny. Add in vanilla.

5. Fold one third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture, and then fold in the remaining whipped whites until just incorporated.

6. Carefully pour the mousse into ramekins and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.

Your temper could be short if someone criticizes your efforts.

Self-deception about relation ships is a problem. Be careful not to take on other people’s problems. You may find yourself in a financial bind.

You will be tempted to shop till you drop. Stomach problems could prevail if you haven’t been watching your diet. Your magnetic, outgoing personality will capture hearts. Lowered vitality could affect your work.

Leo

Max 30o Min 19o

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

You will have the discipline and fortitude to accomplish what you want this month. You may want to clear the air where older relatives are concerned. People trying to entice you to join in will be less than trustworthy.

Aug 23 - Sept 23 Virgo

Make plans to meet again in the near future. Large organizations may try to talk you out of your hard-earned cash. There will be hidden matters that you may find disturbing.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Your attitude is changing rapidly and your plate is overloaded.

You will find the excitement gratifying. You are best to avoid joint ventures, and whatever you do, don’t lend to friends or relatives.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Time is money and you must be ready to take action in order to reach your highest potential. New hair, new outfit, new you. If you can put some work into home improvements, you should.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Don’t give your heart too readily. Upheavals may occupy your day. Pleasure trips will be favorable and bring about romance. It’s a good time to make changes to your living quarters that will give you more space.

Capricorn Dec 22 to Jan 20

ACROSS

Account

Devotion

Grace

Respect

Affection

Dignity

Humility

Self

Bravery

Duty

Ideal

Tact

Caring

Earn

Joy

Wonder

Charity

Ethical

Love

Courage

Excellent

Purity

Create

Good

Quiet

Puzzle solutions

Arguments with children or friends may leave you steaming.

Be sure that the person you’re drawn to is not already involved.

Travel is evident, but be cautious while in transit. Take some time to change your house around.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

You will enjoy physical activities more than you think. Business trips might prove unproductive.

Don’t reveal anything about your personal life to those who may use such information against you.

Pisces

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.

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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.

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Trouble could be brewing at home. Your self confidence will attract members of the opposite sex If they don’t like the plan, suggest that they con tribute a little.

22. Causing horror.

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Teresa MUSUMECI Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on Monday 10th October 2016, aged 92 years.

Loving wife of the late Agatino. Adored mother and mother-in-Law to Julie & Peter (dec) Ward, Bruno & Evelyn Musumeci, Michael Musumeci, Guy & Suzy Musumeci, Gino & Melody Musumeci, and Lucy & Charlie (dec) Nastasi.

Proud Nonna of 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Funeral Service to be held at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, Mareeba on Wednesday 19th October, 2016 commencing at 1.00pm.

At the conclusion of the service the cortege will proceed to the Mareeba Cemetery for the internment. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Babinda Hospital would be appreciated.

A donation box will be available at the service.

Phone 4092 4774 • 180 Walsh St, Mareeba www.communityfunerals.com.au

Tender

Retail Assistant Casual Weekend Work Mareeba We currently have a vacancy for a casual Retail Assistant to work weekends.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has a passion for customer service and selling.

Ideally you will have retail experience, including cash register, stock control and merchandising. Importantly you will enjoy working in the store to create a great customer experience. A background or knowledge of building and hardware supplies will be highly regarded. A forklift licence is preferable.

We offer award conditions, training and career paths.

Come and join a growing business committed to the region. To apply, email hr@cairnshardware.com.au or drop your resume off at our store.

Cairns Hardware has an overriding commitment to health, safety, diversity and equal opportunity. As part of our safety commitment we have a Drug and Alcohol policy, which includes regular testing.

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Business For Sale T-MSC2016-14 TeMporary LeaSe - Mareeba Shire CounCiL WaTer aLLoCaTionS Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites tenders for the Temporary Lease of Mareeba Shire Council Water Allocations. Primarily this is for seven (7) lots of 100 megalitres of medium priority water allocations. obtaining Documentation: The documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Tenders, Contracts & Insurance Officer, Julie Pitcher on (07) 4086 4683 or email juliep@msc.qld.gov.au.

Lodgement of Tenders: Tenders must be lodged in the Tender Box at the Mareeba Shire Council Administration Centre at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time (emailed submissions are not acceptable).

Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11.00 am on Tuesday 15 November 2016.

Tenders will be opened publicly.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. peter Franks ChieF eXeCuTiVe oFFiCer PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

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Employer sponsors visas, 457 and 187, independent skilled 189 and 190, family migration/tribunal matters, student and visit visas.

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notice of impounding ABAndoned VeHicLeS To the owners of the following apparently abandoned vehicles: mAReeBA SHiRe counciL depot - KoWA StReet YeAR coLouR mAKe modeL BodY Rego 1986 Silver Toyota Corolla Sedan 1995 Red Toyota Camry Sedan 1992 Black Daihatsu Mira Hatchback 682VNA Blue Holden Commodore Wagon 1AGG786 1981 Green Toyota Hilux Utility Silver Ford Wagon 593TUQ Red Mitsubishi Magna Wagon None 2000 Blue Toyota Avalon Sedan 551 HBA 2000 Gold Daewoo Matiz Sedan 656 FWT White Mitsubishi Magna Sedan 010VMO Red Nissan Pulsar Hatchback 959LMU Blue Mitsubishi Nimbus Wagon 1EWH077 Blue Ford Explorer Wagon 1DD 4FM Silver Holden Statesman Sedan 1994 White Toyota Camry Wagon 1AJ9SJ 1997 Green Ford Festiva Hatchback 781ECD 2001 Red Ford Fairmont Wagon 2002 White Holden Commodore Wagon 050GQY Silver Holden Commodore Wagon 2006 Blue Holden Barina Hatchback 312THT Red Toyota Camry Sedan Red Suzuki Grand Vitara Wagon Blue BMW 118i Hatchback 1FD7XR Silver Mazda Sedan 174MFG Yellow Holden Jackaroo Wagon 374WGP Notice is hereby given that, under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 Section 100, the vehicles listed have been removed from roads within the Local Government area and have been detained by Council.

The vehicles listed (unless owners claim possession) will be offered for sale by public auction at a date to be advised at the above location.

Any enquiries regarding these vehicles are to be directed to Council’s Local Law Officers on 1300 308 461. peter franks cHief eXecutiVe officeR PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

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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EXPRESS sPORT Tyler terrorises opposition

INTENSE: Action from last Thursday night’s match between the Red Devils and Stingrays.

Devils too much for stingless Rays LADDER leaders Red Devils have sent a clear warning to other finals contenders after a 55-25 thrashing of lowly Stingrays in the Men’s Summer Competition last Thursday night.

The Devils raced to a 9-0 lead in the early stages of the first quarter before Stingrays slowly started to get some points on the board to close it out 12-6.

A strong defence in the D initially kept Stingrays in the game during the second quarter, only allowing a few points to leak through - some poor shooting on both sides making it a low scoring affair. But the Devils found a way to break the stalemate on the counter, adding a smooth three pointer and multiple lay-ups to maintain an 18-13 lead by half-time.

The third quarter started much the same as the second, a lack of points on the board for both sides. A bevy of neat combination plays by Devils’ Craig Fairley and Clint Cameron allowed their side to burst ahead, helping to blow out their lead to 31-19 at the break.

Cameron once again starred in the final quarter, aided this time by both Fairley and youngster Luke Fresta in raining hell on the hapless Rays all over the court to finish the game 55-25.

In last week’s other results, Ciggy Butts were too strong for Barras in a 66-31 rout while the match between Young Gs and Comets was called a draw after an off-court incident forced it to be cancelled.

BIG GOALS: Mareeba teen Tyler Ius competed at the FFA National Youth Championships earlier this month.

FIRST he starred at the nationals, now Tyler Ius has set his sights on an even higher honour.

The 13-year-old was a standout for the Queensland Country squad at the FFA National Youth Championships held earlier this month at Coffs Harbour.

Tyler, who has been playing since he was six, bagged three goals and four assists as a winger in the 13 Years division of the championships.

“It was really good to be able to see where I was against all the kids down there and just experience it all,” the FNQ Heat academy player said.

“The competition was really strong, I didn’t expect it to be anything less.”

A total of 14 teams from across Australia competed in the 13 Years

division, with Queensland Country finishing a respectable fifth place after six games in Group B. “There were a lot of skills I learnt like getting outside of the player…increasing my speed of play and getting your passes away quickly,” he said.

Tyler said he rated the NSW Metro White team as the toughest he faced at the Championships.

Having represented Queensland Schoolboys in the Under 12s last year, Tyler said he was hungry for more representative action as his career progressed.

“I’d like to eventually play for Australia in the Under 17s or get into the Brisbane Roar academy,” he said.

“I just want to keep getting better.”

Reffing up a storm A MAREEBA youngster is turning heads on the sideline.

Robbie Soncin (pictured) was recently named Junior Assistant Referee of the Year by FNQ Football.

“I couldn’t believe it, I was surprised I beat all these people who had been refereeing for a lot longer,” he said.

The 13-year-old, who also plays for Mareeba Bulls, got a taste for refereeing after helping officiate the club’s social soccer competition last year.

“I enjoy refereeing, it’s fun and it helps me understand the game better when I play,” he said.

“I’ll keep playing until maybe Under 16s or 17s, then I might move over to refereeing more. It all depends.”

Starting formal training in June this year, Robbie has since called matches from Under 12s right up to Ladies and Second Division.

“Senior games are a lot harder and faster, but you get used to it,” he said.

While he’d be happy to eventually become a referee in the FNQ Premier League, Robbie said he dreamt of one day starring in the A-League.

“That’s where I’d love to get,” he said.

Golden oldies gear up for glory

REMEMBER WHEN: (L-R) Allan Prizmic, Mark Simonato, Sandro Soncin, Dennis Fregona, Angelo Tatti and Remo Terranova will all play at the Old Mongrels Carnival this weekend.

BALLS, beers and bung knees have taken over Borzi Park as the Mareeba Bulls welcome back some old faces.

Their glory days might be long since gone, but several former club icons will don the orange and black to play in either the Over 35s or Over 45s squads at this weekend’s “Old Mongrels Carnival” in Cairns.

Teams coordinator Sandro Soncin said the veteran players loved getting back together for the carnival each year, allowing them to reminiscence about the good old days.

“It’s the old warhorses getting back together. It’s good company with a few laughs,” he said.

“A lot of the boys in the Over 35s team played in the

Premiers side during the golden years when we won multiple premierships and grand finals.”

“Last year we won the Over 35s competition.”

But Soncin said the physical limitations with age made it a little harder on the field, but no less fun.

“It’s just one weekend, but it takes the old fellas about eight to prepare,” he quipped.

“Their shapes are a bit different compared to 10 years ago.

“The whingeing never changes but they still battle hard.”

Each team will play three games on Saturday followed by finals on Sunday, if they qualify.

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EXPRESS sPORT

Bulls night of nights The premiership and Crad Evans winning second division mens team.

IT may not have been the usual winning season the Mareeba Bulls are accustomed to, but that didn’t stop the club celebrating the best of 2016 in style at Saturday’s presentation night.

In a credit to the club, all teams, both junior and senior, made it to the finals series, with the premier men’s team making the grand final.

But it was the second division mens team who were the club’s shining light this year after winning the premiership

and Crad Evans Shield.

Premier men’s team captain Alex Plowman was named men’s player of the year, while star player Celie Henderson received the ladies honours.

Youngster Jaydon Wells received the male rising star award, with Rommany Soley awarded the ladies rising Star.

In the juniors, Matteo Fregona and Chelsey Manitta tied to receive junior player of the year.

Jaydon Wells was named the clubs ‘Rising Star’ for 2016. Pictured with Snow Heathfield.

Matteo Fregona and Chelsey Manitta tied for ‘Junior Player of the Year’ honours. Pictured with David and Pam Cater.

Alex Plowman and Celie Henderson were named the 2016 male and female ‘Player of the Year’ on Saturday night. Pictured with Technical Director and premier mens coach Alex Srhoj.

Super Stirling bounces in ICON: Australian basketball legend in action during last Friday’s clinic at Mareeba State High School.

AN Australian basketball legend cast her eye over some of Mareeba’s top young talent at a special clinic last Friday.

Former Opals coach Jan Stirling held a one hour clinic at Mareeba State High School, running students from Grade 7 to 12 through several drills and teaching some fundamental skills to improve their game on court.

The International Basketball Federation hall of famer was invited by the school to run the clinic, as well as to be a special guest at the school’s annual sports presentation night last Thursday.

“Obviously in age groups you’re always going to have a disparity of talent, but there’s some really good players here,” Stirling said.

“For a school environment, it’s very impressive.”

Stirling has a virtual laundry list of achievements in both playing and coaching the sport.

The former point guard represented the Opals at the 1975 FIBA World Championships before racking up a whopping 163 WNBL games between 1982 and 1991.

She then transitioned into coaching, taking the top job at Adelaide Lightning in 1993 and guiding her team to four grand final wins between 1994 and 1998.

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Success continued for Stirling when she became head coach of the Opals in 2001, guiding the side to a bronze medal at the 2002 World Championships, a silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics, a gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, another gold at the 2006 World Championships and finally, a silver the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

She now works as Basketball Australia’s high performance general manager.

“Coaches will always emphasise fundamental skills and its one of the reasons our teams do really well on a world scale,” she said.

“So being able to play defence, dribbling the ball…

Multi-skilling our athletes is what separates our country from the rest of the world.”

Stirling said it was entirely possible a young player from Mareeba could one day line up for the Opals or Boomers, following in the footsteps of NBL superstar and former local boy Aron Baynes.

“Our 2006 Opals World Championship team had eight athletes from regional Australia,” she said.

“I’m passionate about the regions because there’s some good talent that comes through.”

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NEW MAHINDRA DUALCAB PIK-UP Common-rail turbo diesel, ABS brakes, central locking, cruise control, full locker diff, includes style side tray. $24,990 DRIVEAWAY “BET YOU CAN’T BUY BETTER?”

2016 SUZUKI VITARA GLX 1.4 litre S-Turbo 4WD, automatic, 5 doors, top of the range.

SAVE $3,000 NOW JUST $32,990

USED VEHICLES

NEW RELEASE MAHINDRA XUV-500 WAGON Now with automatic, turbo diesel, sat-nav, leather trim, full alloys, Bluetooth, the list goes on!

Come and ask for a test drive, you will be surprised!

FROM ONLY $30,900

MAHINDRA - THE WORLDS BIGGEST SELLER OF TRACTORS COMPARE OUR PRICES ANYWHERE! (3 YEAR WARRANTY)

HUGE RANGE

 11 Nissan Pathfinder Ti 550: V6 3.0 litre turbo diesel 4x4 7 speed auto wagon, 7 seats, features include sat-nav, reverse camera, alloy bull bar and tow bar, 3.5 tonne capacity .......................................................................................... $41,990  12 Toyota Hilux SR: 3 litre turbo diesel auto dualcab 4x4, good kilometres, fitted with steel bull bar, driving lights, tow bar, side steps, cruise control and canopy, in top condition ............................................................................ $35,990  12 Nissan Navara D22 DX: 3.0 litre turbo diesel single cab 4x4 ute, low kilometres, fitted with steel bull bar, dropside body and tow bar ................... $21,990  11 Subaru Forester 2.5i X: Auto wagon, 46,000 kilometres, tow bar, good service history, one careful owner ............................................................ $18,590  13 Mitsubishi ASX: Auto 2WD hatch, low kilometres, alloy wheels, reverse camera & rear parking sensors, immaculate condition ........................... $16,990  08 Nissan X-Trail ST: Auto 4WD wagon, good kilometres ................................... $12,990  10 Toyota Corolla Ascent: 1.8 litre auto sedan, low kilometres, very tidy vehicle . $12,990  10 Ford Fiesta Z-Tec: 1.6 litre manual 5 door hatch, good kilometres, alloy wheels and cruise control, priced to sell ................................................... $10,990  09 Mitsubishi Lancer VR: 2.0 litre CVT sedan, alloy wheels and spoiler, one local owner, good value ............................................................................. $10,490  00 Nissan Pulsar ST: 1.8 litre auto sedan, good condition, good airconditioning, well kept vehicle ................................................................................................$3,990

COMING SOON!

MIGHTY MOUSE E-MAX 22

With loader, 4-in-1 bucket, hydrostatic transmission, rear locking diff, diesel motor, good for a thousand uses.

SPECIAL PRICE - $21,490

MAHINDRA 50HP 4X4

With cab, air, loader & 4-in-1 bucket.

NORMALLY $48,000

MAHINDRA SPECIAL $39,990

TOLGA ROAD, ATHERTON • PH: 40914777 AFTER HOURS: TOM 0418 183 222

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313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4092 5100 www.mareebamitsubishi.com.au After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050

www.mareebamm.com.au Peter Acha 0417 006 698 or Adrian Madrid 0413 745 247

DRIVE AWAY NEW VEHICLES

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> 16 Mazda BT50 GT Auto….DEMO ...................................................................$55,990 > 16 Mazda 6 GT Auto….DEMO ..........................................................................$39,990

DRIVE AWAY USED VEHICLES* > 13 Mazda CX-5 GT Auto Wagon........................................................................$33,950 > 09 Mitsubishi Pajero Auto Wagon ......................................................................$26,950 > 12 Mazda CX-9 Auto Wagon .............................................................................$22,950 > 09 Holden Colorado Manual Dualcab ................................................................ $18,950 > 08 Nissan Navara ST-R Manual Dualcab ........................................................... $16,950 SOLD > 12 Mitsubishi Outlander Manual Wagon ............................................................ $15,950 SOLD > 09 Honda CR-V Manual Wagon ........................................................................ $15,950 > 13 Hyundai i30 Auto Hatch ................................................................................ $14,950 > 11 Mitsubishi ASX Manual Hatch ....................................................................... $14,950 > 14 Mitsubishi Mirage Auto Sedan ...................................................................... $14,950 > 12 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Manual Sedan ............................................................ $11,950 > 11 Mitsubishi Lancer SX Manual Sedan............................................................. $11,950 > 00 Mazda MX-5 Manual Soft Top ........................................................................$9,950 > 07 Ford Escape Auto Wagon ...............................................................................$9,950 > 09 Suzuki Swift Manual Hatch .............................................................................$8,950 > 08 Ford Focus Manual Hatch .............................................................................. $7,950 > 03 Mazda 6 Manual Sedan .................................................................................$6,950 > 06 Ford Focus Manual Sedan .............................................................................$5,950

HUGE RANGE COMING SOON! > 14 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Manual Sedan > 13 Ford Ranger Manual Dualcab > 13 Mitsubishi Triton Auto Dualcab > 12 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX Manual Sedan > 10 Nissan Navara RX Manual Dualcab

> 09 Hyundai i30 Auto Hatch > 08 Mitsubishi Outlander Auto Wagon > 07 Suzuki Swift Manual Hatch > 06 Proton Jumbuck Manual Ute > 06 Mazda 3 Auto Sedan

WARRANTY AVAILABLE ON ALL USED VEHICLES* - ENQUIRE TODAY!

*All prices inclusive of Government Statutory Charges. No statutory warranty on vehicles over 10 years old or 160,000 kilometres.

Come see our Business Manager SANTINO to discuss all your FINANCE and INSURANCE Options 313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4092 5100 www.mareebamazda.com.au After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050 Peter Acha 0417 006 698 or Adrian Madrid 0413 745 247

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 09 Subaru Liberty 2.5i CVT Sedan  12 Isuzu D-Max 3.0 Litre Auto Turbo Diesel 4x4 Dualcab  12 Toyota Hilux SR 3.0 Litre Turbo Diesel Dropside Body Auto 4x4 Dualcab

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ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE TOLGA ROAD, ATHERTON • PHONE 4030 5400

AFTER HOURS: CON SPANOS 0417 914 285 • www.allwheeldrivecentre.com.au

Hansen Ford

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DEMO CLEARANCE 2015 RANGER XLT DUAL CAB 4X4 Manual 3.2L turbo diesel, sat-nav, tow bar, rear camera, low klms. $51,490 DRIVE AWAY Includes auto club membership 2016 MUSTANG fASTBACK 4 cylinder eco-boost engine, 6 speed automatic, window tinting, all the standard features. $48,990 DRIVE AWAY Includes auto club membership END Of AN ERA... OUR fINAL XR6 THE GREAT AUSSIE ROAD CAR! 6 speed auto, reverse camera, Sat Nav, Bluetooth, 18” alloys, fog lamps, rain sensing wipers. $39,710 DRIVE AWAY Includes auto club membership 2015 ECOSPORT TREND SUV Manual, low kilometres, priced to clear great value. $16,990 DRIVE AWAY Includes auto club membership

QUALITY USED VEHICLES

13 HILUX SR 4X4 SINGLE CAB Turbo diesel, steel dropside body, bull bar, winch, 12 months warranty ............................................$35,490 08 PRADO GXL WAGON Auto, turbo diesel, alloy bull bar, lights, 12 months warranty ...............................................................$26,990 08 KLUGER GRANDE WAGON Build 12/07, auto, 7 seater, low kilometres, 12 months warranty........................................................$21,990 11 CAMRY ATARA S SEDAN Auto, airconditioning, alloys, only 41,000 klms, 12 months warranty................................................ $17,990 14 COROLLA SPORT HATCH Manual, airconditioning, alloys, reverse camera, balance of new car warranty ................................$16,990 10 RAV CV WAGON 2WD petrol , automatic, airconditioning, 12 months warranty ............................................................$15,990 13 SUzUKI SWIfT HATCH Manual one owner, only 8,500 kilometres, 12 months warranty .........................................................$13,990 04 fALCON BA MK2 XR8 SEDAN 6 speed manual, excellent condition, 12 months warranty ...................................................................$12,490

PRICES INCLUDE GOVERNMENT TRANSfERS, STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION.

Hansen Ford 279 Byrnes St, Mareeba

Ph: 4092 9400 A/H Ph: Andrew 0417 633 002 – Claude 4092 4829 – www.fordtoy.com.au

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