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Come on, guys ‘n gals! CONNIE and Trevor Duncan want to take you for a trip down memory lane. The bubbly couple (pictured) are helping to organise Atherton Rotary Club’s inaugural Igloo Ball, with a 1940s theme to boot. The fundraiser will go towards restoring the building to its former wartime glory, with live music and raffle prizes set to get locals excited for this weekend.

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INDUSTRY leaders have demanded Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) not botch their testing of another Far North banana farm for Panama disease after a misdiagnosis pushed a Mareeba farmer to the brink. BQ announced last week they were in the process of testing samples taken from a Tully banana farm for Panama disease tropical race 4 after the landowner reported “unusual symptoms” in his banana plants. The threat of a positive diagnosis has put the Australian Banana Growers Council’s (ABGC’s) planned $3.3 million purchase of a Panamainfected Tully Valley farm in doubt until the test

results are known. Mareeba farmer Mark Reppel was forced to shut down his banana plantation in April last year for five weeks after Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) claimed the property had been infected by Panama. The quarantine was subsequently lifted last June after BQ admitted the initial diagnosis was wrong, blaming one of their testing methods, Dita PCR, for the false positive. While Dita PCR is no longer used by BQ for Panama disease testing, Mr Reppel lost a fortune in production costs during the quarantine. ABGC chairman Doug Phillips said while he was hopeful testing would return a negative result for Panama, it was critical BQ not put another

farm through unnecessary hardship. “We don’t want anything like that to happen again,” he said. “But we’ve got to trust in BQ to run their diagnostics. They have reviewed their processes considerably since that time and we’ll just let them do their job.” Mr Phillips urged all banana farmers to remain vigilant. “Those on-farm biosecurity measures that everyone has implemented are still your best defence,” he said. “But this is really just a wait and see game and fingers crossed it will be another negative.” Howe Farming Group environmental officer James Howe, whose father Dennis owns a 600ha

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Mareeba Lionesses dig deep MAREEBA residents, take a bow. A great show of support for August’s Mareeba Lioness Club Pink Ribbon Day garden party has raised a whopping $10,000 for Cancer Council Queensland. The annual fundraiser, held at Mareeba Turf Club, was embraced by locals with a crowd of about 230 people making the day a stunning success. Mareeba Lioness Club president Lyn Dyer praised the generous spirit of the local community, with all money going towards supporting the Cancer Council’s Marylyn Mayo Lodge in Cairns. “You get blown away by the amount of support that people offer all the time,” she said. “We’ve had quite a few ladies within our club that have been affected by breast cancer and so it was something we decided to fundraise for.” Cancer Council Queensland regional fundraising coordinator Tina Dobb praised the Lionesses’ stellar efforts. “It’s amazing… It’s averaged out at about $10,000 every year they’ve held the Pink Ribbon Day garden party” she said. “One in six women will be diagnosed with a women’s-specific cancer in their lifetime. “We’re not government funded so all of the services that are provided…is all gathered by generous community support.” Mrs Dobb said the money will be well utilised at the Marylyn Mayo Lodge, which provides cancer sufferers living in both Cairns and Tablelands with

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accommodation, health services and transport to and from hospital. “When you’re diagnosed with cancer, life still goes on but your world crashes,” she said. “Everything around you can be quite traumatic and

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quite jumbled so community support services connects people with the right services…to try and make things as smooth as possible.” Mrs Dyer also thanked the Mareeba Lions for their help with the fundraiser and said it was “full steam ahead” for next year’s event.

Mental health in spotlight ERASING the stigma over mental health will be the focus in Mareeba with the start of Mental Health Month. Mareeba Community Centre along with other local organisations, has planned a host of mental health-related events for October, including fitness and well-being sessions, movies, speeches and a fun run to bring the town together. Centre community support and emergency relief program coordinator Anne Thornbury said it was important residents were not afraid to speak up if they were suffering from mental health-related issues. “Within the Mareeba Shire, there’s been a desire to raise issues about mental health in our community,” she said. “Stigma causes a lot of people to keep their problems at home and that’s no way of getting through them.”

Ms Thornbury said a person’s mental and physical health should be treated with the same level of care. “It’s quite OK to go and see someone about your mental health, just as it is OK for people to go and see the doctor about their sore leg,” she said. The month kicked off on Saturday with a “Splatter in the Park” paint session at Centenary Park and will continue this Friday with a free movie screening at Rising Sun Cinema of Silver Linings Playbook from 11am. Margie Bestmann will also have a mental health and wellbeing stall at the Mareeba Markets this Saturday. For more information on Mental Health Month, contact Mareeba Community Centre on 4092 1948. ►Turn to page 11 for a full list of events.

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Panama scare in FNQ again FROM P1 Mr Howe said there was a chance the Tully farm being tested could have contracted a bacteria called Erwinia chrysanthemi, which displays similar symptoms to Panama but dies with the plant it has infected. Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association president Joe Moro said the situation was a trying time for all banana farmers in the region. “I think everyone’s going to be walking on eggshells until we find out,” he said. “After what Mark Reppel went though, everyone will want to be making sure it’s a proper result and I’m sure Biosecurity Queensland will be taking the appropriate action in doing their testing. “Let’s just hope it’s a false detection.” The State Government has tipped in $7.3 million to combat Panama disease in this financial year’s budget, including $5.2 million to continue surveillance and containment work undertaken by Biosecurity Queensland.

The Federal Government has watered down its controversial backpacker tax, which should help keep workers like Helena Reguillot, Paule Mercier and Robert Loughman in the region.

Tax change welcomed By Michael Serenc THE heads of the Tablelands’ peak farming and tourism bodies are relieved the Federal Government will water down its controversial “backpacker tax”. Treasurer Scott Morrison announced last Tuesday that the government would scrap its planned 32.5 per cent tax in favour of a 19 per cent tax on working holiday makers earning up to $18,200 in a year. The government will also take 95 per cent out of every dollar paid in superannuation to working backpackers. The changes, which would come into effect on January 1, follows a government review of 417 and 462 Visa labour and are expected to be passed in the House of Representatives this month before being debated in the Senate. Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association president Joe Moro said while he would have preferred a 15 per cent tax rate, 19 per cent was workable for most farmers. “Personally, I think it’s a good outcome,” he said. “I know there are some farmers who have misgivings about any sort of backpacker tax, but when the tax-free threshold was raised by Labor (in 2012), this did create a problem

from a fairness, or equity, point of view.” Mr Moro said the government’s decision to increase the age limit on a working holiday visa holders to 35 years was also a positive move. “It will all work to bring this workforce back to being a stable arrangement for farmers to use,” he said. “Although there has already been a lot of damage caused by the fact we’ve had an 18 month period where this tax was supposedly going to come in at 32.5 per cent.” Mr Moro urged Labor to stop “playing politics” on the tax and give it the necessary support it needs to pass in the Senate where the government does not have a majority. “This needs to be resolved and settled as quickly as possible so this damage doesn’t continue to impact on the industry,” he said. Tropical Tablelands Tourism chairman Michael Trout praised the government’s tax backdown. “I’m very happy that sanity prevailed and southern politicians finally listened to our grassroots rural industries,” he said. “Our economies up here work on the back of the backpacker market to fill in the gaps in jobs like fruit picking. “More importantly, from a tourism perspective, it means their money will stay in the region because they’ll spend it on things

like hotels and tours.” Mr Trout said the $5 increase to the $55 Passenger Movement Charge (PMC), which is imposed when a person departs Australia, was a fair compromise. “There has to be some give and take, and while no-one likes any tax being raised, the breakthrough is securing the future of farming where crops could have just been left in the paddocks,” he said. “Regional Australia has had a big win.” But Kennedy MP Bob Katter slammed the government’s backpacker superannuation grab as a “tax by another name”. “Why should farmers and hospitality operators have to pay backpackers’ superannuation?,” he asked. “I don’t want the farmers to have to pay superannuation to a person who is not an Australian resident and who on average makes $13,000 a year if they’re lucky.” Mr Katter said the Coalition policy flew in the face of their free market principles. “To my knowledge, none of our competitive agricultural nations impose a superannuation charge on their workers - resident or backpacker,” he said. “This is no victory, when in fact we’ve gone from zero taxation on backpackers to 35 per cent to now at least 28 per cent if you include the grab on their super.”

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Police remember fallen comrades DOZENS of Tablelands police officers have paid tribute to their fallen comrades at a moving service in Atherton last Thursday. Officers from across the region marched from Atherton Police Station to St Joseph’s Catholic Church as part of National Police Remembrance Day, which honours police who have died while on duty. Firefighters and paramedics joined with members of the public at the subsequent service, which featured about 100 people. Tablelands Patrol Group Inspector Roger Whyte said the day was

“the most important date” on the service’s calendar. “It’s an opportunity for serving and former police and the community to remember those that have lost their lives while serving the community in which they lived,” he said. Insp Whyte said the service was an apt reminder of the risks police took to protect the community. “Policing is a very rewarding job but can be at times very dangerous,” he said. “Police are very well trained in relation to a number of issues that could arise during the course of their duties, however, it’s always the un-

known risk that is of major concern, any time, any day.” According to official figures, a total of 28 Far North police officers have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1872. The most recent of those was Mareeba Constable Casey Blain, who was killed when his vehicle crashed at Routh Creek Bridge near Georgetown in March 2013. Police Remembrance Day is observed annually in September as it marks the Feast of the Archangel, St Michael, who was always fighting evil.

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The LAND New laws empower farmers against mining LOBBY group AgForce has urged landholders to be aware of new State laws which empower landholders and the community. AgForce resources spokesman Wayne Newton said the laws, which took effect last Tuesday, were part of a large suite of reforms developed over the past two years relating to how mining companies interact with landholders and the community. “Coal seam gas and resources developments are an important issue for landholders and will continue to be into the future, so we need landholders to be as informed as possible in order to protect their properties, their businesses and their livelihoods,” he said. “Changes include a 50m buffer zone around key infrastructure such as principal stockyards, bores and artesian wells, dams and artificial water storages connected to a water supply; and a 200m buffer zone around permanent buildings including places of residence. There is also a significant change in that landholders can now choose to sign an ‘opt out agreement’ rather than negotiate a Conduct and Compensation Agreement (CCA) with a resource company.” Mr Newton said landholders should be “fully aware” of the impact of opt out agreements on their rights and responsibilities. “Landholders need to be aware opt out agreements are not mandatory, must be accompanied by a special information form, be made in the prescribed form, are subject to a 10 day cooling off period and do not negate a company’s liability to compensate an eligible claimant,” he said. “We’d urge landholders to visit the Department of Natural Resources and Mines website to inform themselves about the changes, or alternatively contact the AgForce CSG Project team or the CSG Compliance Unit.” The new laws also require that opt out agreements and CCAs be noted on title (similar to an easement on property title) and broaden the powers of the Land Court to determine compensation when a CCA cannot be negotiated.

Joe Moro marvels at a giant mango. (Image digitally altered – still, it’s pretty funny).

Mango comp raring to grow JOE Moro likes his mangoes big and beautiful. And the Biboohra farmer can’t wait to see what pearlers come out of this year’s KP Mango Competition. Held annually by The Express, Total Food Network and Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Grower’s Association (MDFVGA), the competition is open to all Tablelands farmers and backyard growers in a bid to see who can grow the region’s heaviest Kensington Pride mango. “We think it’s a great competition,” Mr Moro, MDFVGA president, said. “The thing to remember if you want to win this award is to make sure you get out and nurture your favourite tree.”

Mr Moro said enthusiastic local farmers like David Srhoj were sure to have another crack at this year’s competition, which was won last year by Mareeba couple Roy and Elizabeth Fresta. “Some of this year’s trees are a little bit light on, so the tree tends to overcompensate meaning you might see some pretty big, bad boys growing,” he said. “My prediction is this year we’re going to see bigger fruit than last year.” The Express managing editor Carl Portella said it was fantastic the competition continued to be well supported. “We are happy to have Lui Garozzo from Total Food Network on board again this year

suGar rEPOrts MOssMaN MiLL CrushiNG statistiCs WEEk 16 Mossman Mill processed 52,010 tonnes of cane for the week at an average crushing rate of 346 tonnes/hour with plant availability above budget. This throughput was the highest since 2002 despite being threatened by local rain events late in the week that resulted in some harvesting difficulties. The most significant factory issue during the week revolved around cane bin turnaround to keep cane supply up to the mill with the throughput above the daily target. A slight increase in the average CCS this week. Crush statistiCs: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 52,010 tonnes • CCS for week: 11.84 • Total cane crushed to date: 566,877 tonnes • CCS average to date: 11.38 • 2016 crop estimate: 850,000 tonnes

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as major sponsors of the competition,” he said. “We are also happy to help the MDFVGA to promote their industry with a sense of healthy competition. We invite any farmer or backyard mango grower to join in the fun.” All mangoes entered must be photographed on electronic scales, clearly displaying its weight and viewed by a member of The Express team or Mr Moro. Mangoes must not be tampered with in any way. Entries close on January 31 with the winner to be announced at the end of the harvest season. First place will win $500, second $300 and third $200. All mangoes will be retained by Mr Portella for verification and consumption.

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OCTOBER 2016 MAREEBA Valuing Mental Health & Wellbeing in our Community! Together let's lift the stigma and raise community awareness about mental health issues. A series of events for everyone in the community to join in has been planned for October. These events are a great way to get out and about and have some fun for your wellbeing, to embrace our unique differences and share our stories. Mental Health is everyone's business so come along and join in at an event this month.

Every Monday

Every Tuesday

Every Thursday

Every Friday

Gentle Fitness* 9:15am Mareeba Community Centre

Personal Fitness & Wellbeing Consultation 11:30am Mareeba Community Centre

Gentle Aquafit* 11am Mareeba Swimming Pool

Mindful Movements 9:15am Mareeba Community Centre

Saturday 1st October

Friday 7th October

Saturday 8th October

Wednesday 12th October

Splatter in the Park 9am-12noon Centenary Park Free event with bookings essential – Limited Spaces. Phone 0401 344 899

Free Movie Morning ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ (M) 11am Rising Sun Cinema at Mareeba RSL

Mental Health & Wellbeing with Margie Bestmann 7:30am-12:30pm Mareeba Markets

Mindfulness Session 10am-11am with Sasha Black at Mareeba Theatre Group Hall

Friday 14th October

Wednesday 26th October

Saturday 29th October

Ladies Night Out Mareeba RSL $10 Entry – 6.30pm Shave off, Fashion parades, pop up stalls, live entertainment and more.

Mental Health Morning Tea 10am at Centenary Park

Movie Night & Sausage Sizzle at Mareeba Swimming Pool 6.30 Sausage Sizzle (Gold coin donation)

Variety Aquafit* 5:40pm Mareeba Swimming Pool

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7pm Movie ‘Inside Out’ (Pool Entry Fee)

Thursday 13th October Yoga & Mindfulness Morning 10am-12noon - Mareeba Community Centre

Sunday 30th October Mareeba Rotary Fun Run & Walk 7.30am Bicentennial Lakes $10 Adults, $5 Children (under 17), $25 for a Family (2 adults + children)

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KERRIBEE Park will once again welcome the return of the annual Far North Queensland Country Music Festival, which is celebrating a 20 year milestone. Hosted by the Walkamin Country Music Club, vice president and festival coordinator Darryl Chaplain said revellers were in for a bumper threeday schedule this weekend, which includes Friday’s “Open Mic” night, Saturday’s talent quest and a performance by popular Cairns act, The Montgomery Brothers. “There will be seven acts for the night on Saturday,” he said. “Because it’s in a bush setting with a big, open park with great camping facilities, it’s always a great atmosphere out there.” Well-known country singers Becci Nethery, Jack McDougall and Brenda G will grace the stage on Saturday, while local bands Careless and Kurdaz Country Band will rock out on Friday. “Becci’s had two national top 10

hits in the past 12 months and she’s a Chillagoe girl,” Mr Chaplain said. Mr Chaplain said there would be a good mix of both Australian and traditional country music across the three days, while youngsters would have their chance to shine in the talent quest. “There’s more of a focus this year on supporting upcoming talent, as well giving everybody an opportunity to sing an Aussie country song on Friday on the big stage,” he said. “It’s a great family event.” The festival will kick off this Friday at Kerribee Park from 6:30pm, on Saturday from 8:30am and Sunday again from 8:30am. Tickets are available at the gate for $40 per adult and concessions for children and pensioners. Aspiring musicians can still nominate in the open mic night and talent quest right up until this Friday by calling Cassie Blain on 0447 923 532. For more information, head to www.fnqcmf.webs.com

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entertainment Hudson River plane crash comes to life There's a feast of fabulous new movies coming to the Rising Sun Cinema in Mareeba over the next two weeks. New on screen this week is the incredible SULLY – based on a true story, with a powerful performance by Tom Hanks in the lead role. Fans of scary drama thrillers will appreci-

ate the all new BLAIR WITCH – which is a new recharged continuation of the previously very successful Blair Witch Project. Continuing for a second great week is the colourful STORKS and starting next Thursday is ‘The Magnificent 7’ and ‘Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children’

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In January 2009 , the pilot of a US Airways aircraft manages to glide his stricken flight 1549 safely along and into the Hudson River, after flying into a flock of geese. He he is hailed by the public as a hero, having saved the lives of all 155 passengers and crew on board. However, even as Sully is heralded for his unprecedented feat of aviation skill, an investigation is unfolding that threatens to destroy his reputation and his career. (Based on a true story.) Review by Louise Keller: Clint Eastwood's Sully captures far more than the tension and urgency of US Airways Flight 1549's miraculous emergency water landing on the Hudson River in 2009, it also paints a multi-layered portrait of the Captain whose calm, instant reflexes and actions saves the lives of all 155 souls on-board. Based on Captain Chesley (Sully) Sullenberger's book that recounts the events, the film also canvasses the complex aftermath during the investigation that follows, when the media adulation is countered by accusations that he made an error of judgment. Of course the casting of Sully is paramount and it is hard to imagine anyone better than Tom Hanks, whose innate sense of decency shines unfiltered, to don the heroic Captain's jacket. Tense with a high emotional impact, this is a film you should not miss. The beauty of Todd Komarnicki's screenplay is that it manages the emotional highs and lows to perfection, enabling us to get a real sense of being there as Sully tries to separate the reality of what has happened from the surreal spotlight in which he finds himself. We have to wait about 30 minutes before the key sequence which we are keenly anticipating. Eastwood meticulously establishes the scene. We are at the airport when Sully makes his way to the plane to join his first officer Jeffrey Skiles (Aaron Eckhart, excellent). We see the passengers: the three latecomers scrambling to their seats; the disabled elderly woman; the woman with a baby; the flight attendants. We are in the cockpit at the moment when multiple bird strikes take out the plane's two engines. My heart was in my mouth as the events unfold the speed in which everything happens is breathtaking. The thing that stands out above all else is Sully's calmness as he takes control of the uncontrollable during the critical 24 minutes. Tears rolled down my cheeks as the passengers are instructed to brace for the crash landing in the river in New York's freezing weather conditions. Evacuation follows. 'No one dies today,' says one of the rescue workers. Laura Linney is well cast as Sully's wife Lorraine - she is the first person Sully calls, when all passengers have been safely evacuated and the water police are at hand. Then comes the aftermath, the tense days that follow, when scrutiny plays its hand in the credibility stakes. This is a story whose ending we know, so it is up to Eastwood to ensure the drama sizzles at every turn and tension is maintained throughout - like Sully's prioritized anxious wait to hear the result of the passenger count. The film is another superb addition to Eastwood's body of work and at the grand age of 86, Eastwood too, is a hero in my book.

BLAIR WITCH

After discovering a video showing what he believes to be his vanished sister Heather, James and a group of friends head to the forest believed to be inhabited by the Blair Witch.

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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Groups you belong to will not only enjoy your company, but they will also share your interests. Hard work will payoff if you refrain from expressing your opinion to superiors.

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Tide Times 0550 1.32 1611 2.02

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July 23 to Aug 22

Opportunities for love will develop while traveling or while attending religious functions. Don’t lend or borrow money or belongings. Those you live with may be experiencing problems.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Intellectual stimulation is what you are looking for. Take care of the needs or responsibilities of elders. You can expect to have problems with your mate if you’ve been spending too much time away from home.

WORD

You need to challenge yourself. Don’t push your luck with your boss. You will be a bit of a spendthrift this week. You must watch your tendency to spend whatever you make.

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Confronting a situation will only result in indignation and misunderstandings. Changes regarding your career direction will payoff handsomely. Minor health problems could result through exhaustion. You may have more people on your domestic scene than anticipated.

Capricorn

ACROSS

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Children’s needs could be more costly than you anticipated. Don’t blow situations out of proportion. Problems with skin, bones, or teeth may mess up your schedule.

Antiseptic

Comb

Garbage

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Bandage

Curls

Hair

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Basin

Dental

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Dec 22 to Jan 20

Sudden romance could end just as quickly. Emotional upset at work will set you back. Look into ways to better yourself through improving your dietary habits and daily routines.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

You can have a working relationship with children if you exercise patience and understanding of the dilemmas they face. Try not to lend or borrow money this week. You must not allow them to force you to rush.

Pisces

Max 30o Min 18o

1. Mix gelatine with 60ml of water. 2. Take white chocolate and mix it in condensed milk and then put the gelatine mixed with water. 3. Boil water and put sugar and the glucose syrup and boil it until it reaches temperature of 37 degrees celcius. 4. Mix this into the previous mixture of white chocolate and all the above and use a blender to blend it. 5. You can mix some colour inside (if you wish). 6. Mix this until you get a consistent colour and mix and then leave it in fridge for 12 hours. 7. After leaving in fridge, put it in microwave for a little. 8. Then keep it standing for few minutes until its room temp and then pour on cake (decorated with chocolate ganache or butter cream that is very cold.)

Opportunities for advancement at work are apparent. Your emotional attitude with respect to your status and direction in society may be unrealistic.

Leo

Tuesday 11th

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April 21 to May 21

Social activities will be satisfying. Focus, and concentrate on yourself and your future. Your personal life will be disrupted if you have been too busy with business.

Cancer

Monday 10th

Max 29o Min 20o

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Short trips will be educational. Exercise your talents and present your ideas to groups you think you can contribute to. You can travel for business or pleasure.

Gemini

Max 30o Min 16o

7. A code word representing the letter S, used in radio communication. 8. A cold dessert of sponge cake and fruit covered with layers of custard, jelly, and cream. 9. Stay where one is or delay action until a particular time or event. 10. Rays of sunlight. 11. Better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual. 13. The power of apparently influencing events by using mysterious or supernatural forces. 15. A distinguishing quality or characteristic. 16. Having blood or a temperament of a specified kind. 18. When the bowler has his arm extended at about 90 degrees from his body at the point where he releases the ball. 19. A layer of reinforced concrete forming the foundation of a building. 21. A person’s wife. (Slang)

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1. The basic monetary unit of Turkey, equal to 100 kurus. 2. Any program, policy, or system of laws that seeks to provide protection for property owners, wildlife etc. 3. A military officer of the highest rank. 4. Past of stink. 5. An apparatus for showing motionpicture films. 6. Slender in design or build. 12. Appearing or occurring at intervals. 14. An essential or characteristic part of something abstract. 17. Very lightweight timber used chiefly for making models and rafts. 20. A kind of cloth made by rolling and pressing wool or another suitable textile accompanied by the application of moisture or heat.

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Feb 20 to March 20

Spend some quality time with the one you love. Your talents will shine at work. Don’t overindulge in anyway. Advancement can be yours if you put your efforts into work related matters. You are better off visiting friends or relatives than entertaining at home.

22. A protuberance of the mamma or breast where, in the female, the milk ducts discharge.

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Stop looking – buy now Alex Srhoj at Ray White is excited to present to the market this outstanding home situated in one of Mareeba’s most sought after locations. For the first home buyer or investor alike this four bedroom, two bathroom home situated at the Edge Estate ticks all the boxes. The Edge estate is walking distance from town, but developed to feel as though you are living miles away, this home backs onto its own little nature reserve, you sit back on your private back patio in complete privacy Fully fenced, with double garage, open plan living flowing out onto the rear entertainment area, complete with its own Jacuzzi! At the moment the property is rented for $390 per week, so you can buy now and let it pay for itself, and move in later, or for the savvy investor, sit back and allow the returns to pay for itself. For more information or a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692 at Ray White Mareeba. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $365,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj Ray White Rural Mareeba 0403 343 692

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THIS superbly designed and quality built home can now be yours. Located in the lifestyle estate of ‘Rayfield’ just minutes from Mareeba. Built by ‘Ashley Jones Homes’ with their signature high standard of quality and finishing touches, this superb new home is just over 276m2 in size and centered on a 4046m2 block. The home, with a modern neutral palette and chic design, features four bedrooms, the main with a stunning ensuite, two showers

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and vanities plus a generous walk in robe. While the other three bedrooms all come with built-ins. The living area is open and spacious with a dream kitchen featuring stone benchtops, SMEG appliances, a walk-in pantry and servery to the fully tiled outdoor living area – which has lifestyle written all over it. Other features not to be missed include... a media room, office nook, spacious laundry, fans, air conditioning and LED lighting throughout, security screens, a large double

garage, exposed aggregate driveway and paths all around the house, plus an automatic sprinkler system to keep your lawns and gardens green all year round. The added bonus of a bore and town water will also help. Enjoy a quiet family lifestyle with with ample room for all your toys and more, all on your own private acre. Rayfield is located less than five minutes from Mareeba’s town centre, schools and medical facilities. Rayfield has 14 blocks left ranging from 3000-4046m2 in size and start-

ing from $140,000. Each block has a bore and is connected to town water. Come and have a look for yourself this Saturday. The developer will be onsite from 10am to 1pm at Lot 26 Agius Crescent at Rayfield, Mareeba. Just follow the signs off the Kennedy Highway on the Atherton side of Mareeba. For more information contact Vince Randazzo direct on 0418 184 709 or talk to your preferred agent today.

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PROPERTY Need space, think big – go rural residential

THIS 2ha (5 acres) rural residential allotment is completely fenced and reasonably. It is a flat triangular shaped block with bitumen road frontage near end of cul-de-sac. It has electricity and town water connections, plus the sale also includes crates with building materials for shed. Located approximately five minutes to Mareeba by car. Priced at $263,000 – see website under rural residential number RR38. 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 Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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An urban oasis

This immaculate four bedroom family with ensuite, full length built-in robe home delivers on the promise of easy and private deck access care living in the tropics. • Stunning bathroom and ensuite – It’s an exciting fusion of contempo- fully tiled to the ceiling rary design complemented by tasteful • Tinted windows, security screens timber finishes with a fresh neutral in- and timber blinds throughout terior, and tropical, low maintenance • Double undercover carport gardens. Positioned in a quiet cul de • Exposed aggregate driveway and sac only minutes from town, it fea- pathways all round tures a sensational rear wrap around • 6m x 3m garden shed with additimber deck that overlooks the yard tional 3m lean-to and offers a seamless transition to in• New 6m x 6m powered colourdoor/outdoor living. bond shed with 2 roller door access Incorporating all the qualities you and concrete driveway desire this home is understatedly el• Fully privacy fenced 800m2 allotegant and uniquely different. ment with low maintenance tropical Quality features include: gardens • Low maintenance colourbond exterior Don’t miss the opportunity to se• Tiled open plan living area cure such an affordable home that • 65m2 timber wrap around deck accommodates fantastic entertaining with multiple access from the home and offers an exceptional, relaxed plus privacy screen and shade sail off lifestyle. the side • Four carpeted Bedrooms with For further information or to arbuilt-ins range a private inspection please • Modern kitchen with stainless call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on steel appliances, gas cooktop, island 0417 700 468. bench, breakfast bar and direct access out to the deck Address: MAREEBA • Split system airPrice: REDUCED to $375,000 conditioning throughout Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi • Energy efficient Joe Torrisi Real Estate LED lighting throughout Contact: 0417 700 468 • Master bedroom

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PROPERTY Cool and comfortable Easily relaxed quiet living, perfectly positioned in Walkamin. Walking distance to the school and corner shop. Recently renovated with new kitchen and floor coverings to the kitchen area, fully repainted inside. With three good size bedrooms, timber floors throughout the house, master bedroom with buildins, security screens, pot belly heater, full length carport, large shed with power, garden shed and fully fenced; this property has it all. Enjoy relaxed rural living in the cooler climate of Walkamin. For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive marketing agent Aurelia Rogato on 0418 183 555. (1P #1871). Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

WALKAMIN $279,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

EXCLUSIVE

CLASS ACT

POSITION, LOCATION, VALUE • Highset, 3 bedrooms, deck • Modern kitchen, new bathroom • Fully enclosed downstairs, fenced • Separate 2 room block building at rear

• New 4 bed, 2 bath home on 2939m2 • 2 living areas, stone bench tops • Solar panels and solar hot water • Rear access, no rear neighbours

Dream Home, Dream Lifestyle!

$294,000 NEG

JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

SALLY TEITZEL 0427 933 417

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Barron River lifestyle Situated on the outskirts of Bi- power system connected to the grid. boohra is this 40 acre rural land par- The property is fully fenced into padcel, complete with a family home, docks and is currently running horses large Colorbond shed, fencing and a and cattle. Also included with the sale is a 10 water licence. The property includes a spacious, megalitre water licence. solid three bedroom rendered masonry block home including two living For further information or to arrooms, veranda and large, covered range an inspection, please contimber deck overlooking a well-de- tact exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office. Phone signed dam water feature. A large six-bay steel shed plus 0408 456 344. lean-to includes a cold room which is handy for Address: BIBOOHRA killing your own beasts Price: $789,000 NEG or if you decide to grow Agent: EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo produce on a larger Mareeba Property Office scale. Contact: 0408 456 344 Attached to the shed there is a 5KW solar

$450,000 NEG

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JuSt like neW! Walk to CBD! 3 1 1

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$215,000 nEg

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• New Kitchen, Quality Appliances • Renovated Bathroom • Polished Hardwood Floors • Large Outdoor Living Space

• Self Contained Granny Flat • Carport And Shed • 946m2 With Fenced Backyard • Walk To Schools And Shops

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Superbly finished ‘Ashley Jones Homes’ – this modern home features 4 brms, dream kitchen, media room, open plan living, large outdoor area, 4046m2 block, plus much more!

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 1 0am-1pm

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• Newly Renovated, Timber Floors • 918m2 Fully Fenced Block • Airconditioning • Workshop And Large Shed

Lot 26 Agius Cresce nt at Rayfield, Maree ba

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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

BULLDOZER HIRE

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

We go where the big ones won’t!

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

P: 0427 563 803

Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

www.donhall.com.au ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

CHILDCARE

ENTERTAINMENT

GREG CUMMINGS SMALL DOZER HIRE

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner

phOne 4092 2922

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

email: dobattistin@msn.com

Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets

EMBROIDERY

Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

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

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ELECTRICAL FLOOR COVERINGS

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

Trust the BLIND specialists! Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

Supply & Fit

TO IN

Blinds and Curtains

Desiree Siemon

Call Eugene: 0400 080 327

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

CLEANING

BLINDS

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

MOBILE AUTO ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULICS

Mobile 0448 856 187

BLINDS

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

ELECTRICAL

Daniel Battistin

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

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Venue Hire

Residential • Commercial • Phones/Data Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

AVIATION

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DRIVING SCHOOL

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence

Timber Travel Tree Lopping

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

BULLDOZER HIRE

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

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Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

FLOORS

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

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

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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

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

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

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business

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC

FUEL

POOL MAINTENANCE

For $30 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

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

GRAPHIC DESIGN

• 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

HIC D ES

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

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

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

IRRIGATION

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

• Cylinder Repairs • Mobile Service

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.

your local business guide PEST MANAGEMENT

PLUMBING

TRAVEL

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

TREE LOPPING your local business guide

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

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

For all security needs call... Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

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

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

SELF REMOVAL & STORAGE

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Self Removal & Storage

In-store and On-site

BURRATRONICS

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS

67 Byrnes St, Mareeba • 4092 7038

ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

PHONE: 0488 045 031 6 Reynolds Street, Mareeba

I.T

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

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71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE”

ROOFING & SHEDS

• Total Hose Fitting Service • Hydraulic Components

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP

now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba

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

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy Photographer

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

VENUE HIRE

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HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

SKIP BINS

MAREEBA TURF CLUB

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

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

Advertising has never WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $30 PER WEEK!! been more affordable! YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

Call Natasha Burton today on 4092 3464 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au to find out more!

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

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Birth Notice

Commercial Cleaners Pty Ltd

Born on the 19th September, 2016 Little brother for Travis & Oliver, 6th Grandchild for Adam & Diana Spena, 3rd Grandchild for Charlie & Betty Nastasi and 16th Great Grandchild for Concetta Bambino.

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

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

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

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

Outside 3 Bedroom House Washed $95 Paths Done at 1/2 Price

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

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

WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday 10am & 6pm 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.

Garage Sale GIANT GARAGE SALE @ TEA HOUSE, 76 ByrnES STrEET, MArEEBA (nExT TO rSL) Saturday 8th OctOber 7am - 2pm Sunday 9th OctOber 7am - 1pm FURNITURE, GARDEN SUPPLIES, BABY ITEMS, TOOLS, COMPRESSOR, BRIC-A-BRAC + MORE!

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.

Two bedroom unit, new kitchen, built in cupboards, Close Mareeba CBD. Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agency on 4092 1556 for details. Mareeba shop 100sqmt approximately Byrnes St frontage and plenty of rear parking. Next door o laundromat and medical centre. Busy traffic flow, airconditioned. $220per week. Ph Carolynne 0414 277 650.

Land for Sale

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

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2016 school leavers are encouraged to apply

PHONE: 4045 1767

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

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

This is Garnet who is 9 weeks old and full of fun and mischief. She and her brother Gregory are real sweethearts. Don’t forget we are having a cat sale! Phone 40923060. View me on the website www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au

Mareeba Animal Refuge 4092 3060, Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

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MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

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

Mareeba, Dimbulah, Kuranda, Walkamin, Tolga, Atherton, Kairi, Malanda, Yungaburra, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Koah, Speewah, Mutchilba, Almaden, Chillagoe, Biboohra, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mt Carbine, Cooktown, Lakeland, Laura, Normonton, Mt Surprise, Mt Garnet, Croydon, Forsayth, Einsleigh, Karumba, Georgetown, Cairns, Mossman, Port Douglas and many more in between!

Tender

REQUEST FOR TENDER Department name and Division: Corporate Services – Procurement Cleaning Services at Sunwater Mareeba Depot

Request for Tender Number: 16SW4859 The supplier is to perform office cleaning services at Sunwater’s Mareeba Depot, for a term of two (2) years with an option to extend for a further 12 months x two (2). For a copy of the Request for Offer document, please email delia.manson@sunwater.com.au quoting “Request for Offer 16SW4859 – Office Cleaning Mareeba Depot”

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T-MSC2016-12 DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PV SYSTEMS Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites tenders for the Design, Supply and Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems at Two (2) Council sites. Obtaining Documentation: The documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Tender, 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 11.00am AEST on Thursday 27th October 2016. Tenders will be opened publicly. The highest 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

What’s Coming Up!

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

Offer Name:

Applications close Sunday 16 October 2016

Public Notice

DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

MRT

For an Information Application Pack, visit the Careers and Volunteers section on the Council website www.msc.qld.gov.au

Pets

SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts

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.

Council has the following employment opportunities available: • Treatment Plant Operator - Trainee/Assistant • Apprentice Plumber

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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

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

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

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Local Events Calendar OCTOBER 9th

Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets. Merriland Hall, Atherton. 7.00am to 12 noon.

WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS

 Q.C.W.A Mareeba hosts Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba.  Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft, cards and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba. All members and non members welcome.  PCYC Seniors Social Club meets for morning tea, outings, trivia and games every Tuesday from 9.30am at the PCYC Hall 136 Walsh St Mareeba (next to Vinnies). New members always welcome.  Al-Anon Family Groups - Help for family and friends of Alcoholics meets in Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen meals available every Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm entry via back gate. Everyone welcome. Gold coin donation appreciated.

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‘Festival of the Forest’ grand opening 2016 Torimba Festival MAIN PHOTO: Grand Champion Exhibit entered by Anthony Kruch of East Barron.

Indigenous Youth Football Carnival Davies Park, Mareeba

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EXPRESS sPORT LIKE a fine wine, Ronnie Leporati keeps getting better with age. The veteran Mareeba Bulls reserves goalkeeper picked up his third Golden Gloves award at last month’s FNQ Soccer Zone presentation night. Leporati said he was surprised to nab the award after playing just nine games this season following a shoulder reconstruction. “Your team expect you to do your job by saving the ball and I think I do it to the best of my ability,” he said. “The team works well when they know they’ve got a good person in goals. “They start having confidence in you and you start having confidence in them.” Leporati, who has been playing as a goalkeeper since he was 15, said he loved the pressure of the role. “I think I can handle a pressure situation pretty well,” he said. “I don’t mind jumping around either.” The father-of-three has a wealth of footballing experience, having enjoyed stints playing for State league teams in Brisbane

and Melbourne during the early 1990s, as well as having lined up for both Stratford and the Bulls premier sides. While falling painfully short of a grand final appearance following a penalty shootout loss to Leichhardt in the preliminary final this season, Leporati said he was proud as punch to be playing on the field at the same time as two of his two sons, Liam and RJ. “That was a highlight to have two of my boys play alongside of me in a game,” he said. “Obviously I was disappointed for them not being able to make the grand final, but it was great just to play in that preliminary final with them.” The 45-year-old is raring to go for next season and hopes to one day see his other son, Josh, eventually replace him in goals. “Goalkeepers are a pretty hard breed and we don’t have many coming through,” Leporati said. “The next generation are probably playing in the Under 13s or 14s now.”

Rampaging Ronnie at it again

Mareeba Bulls reserves keeper Ronnie Leporati won his third Golden Gloves award last month. PHOTO BY LEEVI ELMES.

Mates and players step up for Atherton

James Jackson, Behailu Green, Paul Nasser, Joel Poggioli, Alan Poggioli and Egan Graham – Green, Poggioli and Graham are all non-cricketers who stepped up to fill in for the team.

Atherton travelled to Griffiths Park, Cairns on Saturday, to face Norths in a two-day match. Missing five regular first graders, stand-in captain Paul Nasser managed to muster up enough mates and junior and third grade players to field a full team, with an average age of 21. Atherton won the toss and elected to field. Despite numerous missed chances the boys restricted Norths to 111 runs off 52 overs in the first session, returning after tea to concede another 155 runs before stumps. The match will resume this Saturday with Atherton needing 267 runs to claim first innings

Summer 6’s a tonne of fun HAVING A CRACK: Mareeba Bulls players Darren Rains, James Elmes, Brandon Pozzebon and Michael Curcio will all be participating in this year’s Summer 6’s competition.

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points. Atherton are backing themselves to make the runs. Bowling duties and wickets were shared around with everyone getting a start. C Constant 2-10; K Bing Chew 2-35; J Jackson 1-22, E Graham 1-29, J Poggioli 1-31 took wickets, while James Jackson pitched in with two assisted run-outs. Atherton players Pete Sceresini and Dan Parnell also travelled to Mackay over the long weekend as members of the Far North Fusion team to compete in the Bulls Masters T20 Country Challenge.

CASUAL soccer players looking for a bit of weekly fun are being urged to sign up for the Mareeba Bulls’ Summer 6’s competition. The club is calling for team nominations, with the season set to start on October 19. The Bulls have been running an off-season, social six-aside competition for several years now, and Football Queensland has jumped on board with a rebranded and revamped competition. Open to all ages and player levels, the competition is spread over several teams in separate A grade and B grade divisions for both men’s and women’s teams. A possible C grade could also be on the cards depending on numbers. Mareeba Bulls technical director Alex Srhoj described the competition as a fun and social way to keep fit. “It’s a great comp for fun, fitness and a chance to get out of the house on a warm summer’s evening,” he said. “The numbers have been outstanding in the last couple of years, we had 28 teams last season and we are hoping to reach 30 teams this year with over 250 playing.” Restrictions are in place for local registered players. Each Men’s A Grade team can have an unlimited number of registered players but only three Premier players or two Premier players and one National Premier League (NPL) player. In Men’s B Grade, only three registered players will be allowed but no Premier or NPL players. Ladies A Grade is permitted three registered players while B Grade cannot have any registered players. “The comp has evolved over the years, we now have paid referees and with a better structure, there’s more opportunities for anyone to get involved,” Srhoj said. Nominations will be taken at the Mareeba Bulls clubhouse next Wednesday from 6:30pm. Cost is $100 per player and a $30 team nomination fee. For more information, email Alex Srhoj at alex@mareebabulls.com

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EXPRESS sPORT

Far North juniors shine in footy carnival

GOOD EFFORT: Three Rivers-Cooktown celebrate their win at Saturday’s Indigenous Youth Football Carnival.

Bulls need your support NERVES OF STEEL: Bulls second division coach Angelo Tatti and captain Jamie Wilesmith are ready for this weekend’s Crad Evans Shield clash in Townsville.

THE Far North’s talented indigenous footballers have shined at a local carnival. Hosted by Mareeba PCYC, six teams from across Cape York, Cairns and the Tablelands went head-to-head at Davies Park in the Indigenious Youth Football Carnival last Friday and Saturday. PCYC Indigenous Sport and Recreation officer April Bosbach said about 150 players and supporters came together for event, which hosted both an Under 15 and Under 18 competition. “The atmosphere was great…I had a lot of good feedback,” she said. “We had a scout from the Northern Pride at the carnival and he’s got his eyes on two of the boys.” Mareeba took out the Under 15s division while Three RiversCooktown, a combined side made up of players from Cooktown, Wujal Wujal and Hopevale, triumphed in the Under 18s. The carnival’s shield is named in honour of Weipa teen Kaleb Parker, who was tragically killed when the car he was travelling in crashed on the way back from the competition in 2014. Ms Bosbach said she was hopeful the carnival would return to being an annual fixture in Mareeba after a lack of support saw it cancelled last year. “I was speaking to a sport and recreation officer from Napranum (Weipa) and she said a lot of those kids that came down hadn’t been out of the community before, so it’s a whole new world for them,” she said. Ms Bosbach thanked all volunteers who gave their time at the carnival, including Mareeba Junior Rugby League club who provided their kiosk for use and assisted with line marking. All proceeds from the event will go towards youth development programs.

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MAREEBA, it’s time to get behind your team. The Bulls’ second division side is the town’s last hope to grab a piece of silverware when they head down to Townsville this weekend to do battle against MA Olympic for the Crad Evans Shield. The reigning FNQ Football second division premiers were tragically denied a grand final berth when they were knocked out by Innisfail last month in the semi-final. But coach Angelo Tatti said his men were raring to go, with the hunger for victory as strong as ever. “This is the one that we really want and the boys are so keen to get on the field and just play,” he said. “They’re fully fit and raring to go.” Tatti said his side would need to counter Olympic’s strong defence, calling upon the attacking talents of Damien Wildman, Christian Mukadi and Keanu Tatti to try and break through. “We’re going to be getting the boys to come out wide instead of going through the middle, because it’s going to be congested,” he said. “If we do that and open them up a bit, we can hopefully get a few crosses in and get numbers in the box.”

Tatti will also be counting on midfielders Josh Ruiz and Eric Iacutone to repeat their stellar performances of this season against Olympic. “We’ve also got Kane Alderton on the flank, he likes to push forward and get involved,” he added. Bulls captain and defender Jamie Wilesmith said Saturday’s game was a chance for redemption after the loss to Innisfail. “We’ve got the team to win the trophy… We want to finish the season on a high,” he said. “We’re the only team from the club to go down there and with the passion, desire and heart we’ve got, we want to walk away with as many trophies as possible.” The Bulls last played in the Crad Evans Shield in 2014, losing to Olympic 2-1 in extra time. “I’d be surprised if they have more supporters than us down there,” Wilesmith said. “I think it’s going to be hostile on their behalf, not ours. We’ll go down with a good support crew and a loud voice. “All of us have made a pact that we’re not going to come home without a win.” The Bulls will take on Olympic this Saturday at Brolga Park from 3pm.

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