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Socks out for mental health MAREEBA State High School is tackling mental health one colourful sock at a time.

The school is the middle of its inaugural Mental Health Awareness Week, offering a range activities designed to shine a spotlight on the issue.

Students Cyrena Mytreza, Jacinta Russo, Tyson Tatti, Chloe Hrkac and Erin Phillott have embraced the week, donning some crazy socks for the school’s free dress day.

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King of the North

By Michael Serenc

A SEPARATE state of North Queensland has again stirred the passions of conservative politicians, tired of people being neglected by the South-East.

Northern Australia minister Matt Canavan raised the age-old issue during an address to the Queensland Media Club last Wednesday, but con-

ceded the dream was a while away from becoming reality.

“It’s something that’s got to be driven by the people of North Queensland,” he said.

“But given it’s an inherent part of our constitution, it was certainly foreshadowed by our founding fathers…it’s probably something that will happen.”

While conceding the issue divided North

Queenslanders, Senator Canavan said separate statehood was worth having a debate about.

“It’s important that the people of North Queensland have a fair say about what happens in North Queensland,” he said.

“I think sometimes the State Government in Brisbane doesn’t listen so much at the moment to the North, and that was demonstrated on issues like the vegetation laws debate.

“Sometimes we do struggle to have those views heard when we’re so far away.”

Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth fully supported a new North Queensland state, with Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) putting forward a motion to split the state in Parliament last month.

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Losing hair with care FIVE Mareeba ladies will sacrifice their luscious locks to boost the funds of cancer charities.

Tracey O’Shea, Fiona Parker, Margaret and Debbie Wemyss and Michelle Bryce will all brave the shave this Friday night at the Mareeba RSL’s “Ladies Night Out” event, hoping to raise more than $4000 for cancer support and research in the process.

“Shaving our heads is nothing compared to what cancer patients are forced to endure,” Mrs O’Shea, RSL functions manager, said.

“We have known a lot of people who have survived or lost their battle with cancer, which is why we decided we would do this.”

The ladies have been busy fundraising since June.

Kiarra O’Shea, 11, and Carmen Gutchen-Gela will also be bravely chopping off their long pony tails on the night, raising money for Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation.

Third-time shave veteran Margaret Wemyss said there was a simple reason why she continued to participate.

“It’s only hair and it will grow back,” she said.

“I do it to help people and raise money.”

The annual event continues to grow and organisers are hoping for a big turnout on Friday night.

“There will be heaps of fun

Fiona Parker (front) with Kiarra and Tracey O’shea and Margaret and Debbie Wemyss.

and entertainment on the night,” Mrs O’Shea said.

In addition to the shave off, the night will also feature live entertainment with local singer Shandell Tosoni, pop-up stalls, fashion parades and lots of laughs.

Doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start, with the $10 per person entry going to Cancer

Council Queensland and “Team Tracey”.

Men and the general public are welcome to come in for the shave at around 8pm with a $10 entry fee still applicable.

Bookings can be made by calling the RSL on 4092 1396 or on the night.

Residents wishing to make a direct donation can also do so through Mareeba RSL.

Youth shine at public speaking

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AN informative speech with bouts of humour has seen a Mareeba youngster awarded the 2016 Rotary Youth speaker of the year. Mareeba State Primary School’s Daniel Penn, 11, presented a four minute talk on “Table manners around the world” at last Thursday night’s Mareeba Rotary Youth Speaks competition.

Each year, students from schools across the district are invited to participate in the public speaking event.

Nine students from five local primary schools participated in this year’s event, where they each presented a four minute talk on a topic of their choice. Mareeba Rotary Director of Youth Services Lenore Wyatt said she was always encouraged when listening to the young students.

“All the participants were amazing tonight, their passion for their topic shone through,” she said.

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2016 Winner Daniel Penn with Mareeba Rotary Youth Services Director Lenore Wyatt.

them that much-needed exposure in front of an audience.”

Daniel said he thought entering would be fun and interesting, but “never expected to win”.

The judges, from the local Toastmasters Club, had a hard time choosing a winner and were very impressed by the confidence and character the participants showed while delivering their speeches, as well as the range of topics chosen.

Since 1998, hundreds of local students have taken part in the annual contest which has proven useful to students wanting to gain further confidence in public speaking as they progress to higher education.

For most, this was their first time speaking in front of their peers and a large audience. The schools represented were Mareeba State School, Biboohra State School, St Thomas’s Mareeba and St Anthony’s Dimbulah and Mt Molloy State School.

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‘This is a very serious question’ FROM Page 1 The motion was defeated 82-3 with only independent Cairns MP Rob Pyne, Mr Knuth and fellow KAP MP Robbie Katter supporting it.

“This is not a new argument, this has been going on since the 1800s,” Mr Knuth said.

“Obviously, when it comes to decisionmaking, the majority of the South-East corner’s MPs decide what is in the best interests of North Queensland.

“And what may suit Brisbane does not suit places like the Atherton Tablelands.”

Mr Knuth said he believed there was a mood for change amongst North Queenslanders, who were tired of being ignored by politicians in the South-East.

“What a separate state will do is give selfgovernance and self-determination,” he said.

“At this present moment we’ve got one senator representing North Queensland in Federal Parliament while Tasmania has 12.”

Mr Knuth said while the region generated the majority of Queensland’s wealth but was crying out for investment.

“We have not seen a major infrastructure project for over 30 years,” he said. But Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro poured cold water on the idea of a separate state, saying the proposal had little merit.

“No-one’s convinced me of what the actual benefits will be,” he said.

“I’ll keep an open mind on the matter but I

personally don’t support it.”

Mr Moro said he had yet to hear a “strong argument” with “real facts” about creating a North Queensland state, other than parochialism.

“This is a very serious question and I think we need to look at the benefits versus the risks,” he said. “I think the people pushing this need to put much more on the table.

“There’s a lot of other, more important issues we need to deal with.”

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Mine village gets revamp AS many as 240 mining workers could be housed at refurbished accommodation in Chillagoe.

Opened last month, the new-look “Chillagoe Mine Village” will accommodate workers operating at the Mungana and King Vol mine sites. The village includes about 70 buildings with a large modern mess, recreation facilities and gymnasium, with the facility is close to Chillagoe’s business centre.

Auctus Resources acquired the village site in December 2015 as part of its takeover of Atherton Resources Limited, with the refurbishment essentially completed within 56 days of Ausco Modular being awarded the contract.

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Ore mining will re-start at Mungana from January next year, five years after the site was

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By this time next year, Auctus hopes to have both Mungana and King Vol fully operational, employing more than 220 people.

“It is with great pride that myself and my fellow directors have been able to breathe life back into the historically significant Mungana mining camp during such tough times in North Queensland,” Auctus Resources executive chairman Steve Murdoch said.

“This will have involved an investment of over $175 million. From acquisition to start of mining, activities in nine short months reflect the determination and capability of the Chillagoe team and I look forward to the first concentrates leaving the site in a few months.”

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Evelyn Hall seen better days THE former caretaker of Evelyn’s ageing hall has given his blessing for council to sell it off.

Third-generation resident Bob Kelso, who lives next door to the hall, said there would be little resistance from the town’s dwindling population if the building was sold.

“It’s sort of folded up from lack of interest and high insurance premiums,” he said.

“In its heyday, I remember my old man said that on opening night in 1935 they had 500 people there.

“They had a cricket pitch across the road and a tennis court next door – it was a real community hub back then.”

The hall, about 80-years-old has been closed by council since March this year, with a hefty repair bill of $87,500 required to bring it up to scratch.

While not hired by anyone in the last financial year, it has occasionally been used for illegal rave parties and is becoming a safety issue as the structure slowly degrades.

Mr Kelso said while the hall itself was in decent condition, the attached kitchen was infested with termites.

“I just can’t see the council justify keeping it at this stage because no-one uses it, that’s the problem,” he said.

“The rural fire brigade would have one function a year at Christmas time to raise money, but at the last one we had four years ago, no-one turned up.”

Council voted at their September 22 meeting to defer the proposed sale by tender of the hall until further community consultation was carried out.

The closest hall to Evelyn is Ravenshoe Town Hall and The Mountains Institute, which are both 15km away.

Council will make a final decision on the hall at a meeting in November.

Members of the public who would like to submit their feedback on the hall can call 1300 362 242 or email info@trc.qld.gov.au

Work for the Dole sewing program supervisor Denise Marshall with some of the outfits made by participants.

Program helps jobless A UNIQUE Work for the Dole program is teaching jobseekers the lost art of sewing.

Quality Innovation Training and Employment (QITE) has set up a “Sewing Centre” along Atherton’s main street where participants have been busy mending, tailoring and making a variety of outfits and manchester items for sale to the public.

Sewing program supervisor Denise Marshall said participants started off with the basics before progressing on to more complex designs.

“Mostly, it’s teaching them how to sew things like buttons, not getting too technical straight up because they’ve never done it before,” she said. “Knitting and crocheting is the same…Putting it all together, they can make blankets, beanies and read patterns.

“They’re very basic, old skills which not

many people have anymore. It’s keeping that alive.”

Ms Marshall said participants also learned a variety of skills and attributes along the way, including punctuality, confidence and dealing with customers.

“Customer service is a big thing and you find it in every job,” she said.

“And selling a product they’ve been involved in makes it a little easier for them.”

The program, which has been going for about a year-and-a-half, initially operated out of QITE’s office but set up a shop at the end of July as it grew in popularity amongst participants.

Program participant Luke Willis said he was excited to learn a new skill.

“It’s certainly not hard and it’s a lovely atmosphere here,” he said.

“I do part-time work already but I still come here two days a week and you treat it like you’re going to work.”

The program is federally funded through the Department of Employment’s jobactive program, which QITE is a part of.

All money raised from the centre is donated to local charities, with the centre always happy to taken donations of material.

The centre is located at the arcade next to Giddy’s Place at 46 Main St. QITE will host a “Bubbles and Bling” event at their Atherton office on October 27, showcasing the services offered through the organisation, including Work for the Dole.

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Drunk driver a ‘disgrace’ THE Tablelands’ top cop has blasted a Kuranda man allegedly caught with a blood alcohol reading eight times the legal limit.

Tablelands Patrol Group Inspector Roger Whyte said the incident was an “absolute disgrace” after the 22-year-old allegedly blew 0.400 when pulled over by police along the Kennedy Highway on the morning of October 1.

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“I think the community do a wonderful job with obeying the road rules but there’s always a small percentage that choose to ignore them,” Insp Whyte said. “From my perspective, they need to have a hard look at themselves.”

Insp Whyte urged any resident going out to drink alcohol to arrange for a designated driver or taxi home.

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It is almost a fatal crash waiting to happen,” he said. “For someone to drive a vehicle when they have consumed that large amount of alcohol shows a blatant disregard for the road safety of other road users.”

A specimen of blood was taken from the driver and has been sent for analysis and, pending results, he will appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court in relation to the drink driving charge and a number of other traffic charges.

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Cyrena Myrteza, Jacinta Russo, Tyson Tatti, Chloe Hrkac and Erin Phillott will don their colourful socks for Mental Health Awareness Week.

School asks ‘Are you OK?’ for mental health week MAREEBA State High School is going all out for mental health this week, with several activities designed to encourage students to speak up.

Student council mentor and teacher Tim Ralph said students had thoroughly embraced Mental Health Awareness Week.

“We’re trying to take the negative aspect out of mental health and the kids have talked a lot about removing the stigma associated with it,” he said.

“This is our way of focusing on the positives rather than the negatives.”

The week, held as part of the town’s wider Mental Health Month, has already featured several activities so far.

Students were able to take part in a fun and fitness session with PE staff on Monday, while on Tuesday, there was a $500 cheque presentation to Mareeba Men’s Shed, the showing of a mental health video produced by student Chau Truong and the unveiling of a wooden “Gratitude Tree” where students can carve out their own positive messages.

The tree was built by school-based nurse Chris Gray and Margie Bestmann, who lost her

husband, Dr Mark Bestmann, earlier this year.

Students also gained an insight into what mental health services are available to them via a mental health hub set up at the school.

“The big thing we got out of Margie’s speech to the school earlier in the year is that it’s OK to not be OK and if you do need help there are people here to help you,” Mr Ralph said.

The fun continues today with a crazy socks free dress day and the annual watermelon eating competition on Friday.

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TEMPERS are expected to flare this week as authorities hold their first public meeting over Herberton’s controversial new fire station.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) secretly bought a property at 38 Perkins St for the new station in August before letting neighbouring residents know of their intentions.

Residents will be able to have their say over the station’s proposed location at a meeting this Sunday from 11am.

The meeting will be held at the town’s existing fire station at 43 Grace St, with QFES Far Northern Region Acting Assistant Commissioner John Bolger to attend.

A QFES spokesman said locals would be notified about the proposed site via “advertisements in multiple local newspapers and letters to the

adjoining and nearby landowners”.

Public consultation officially began on Monday and will run through to October 28.

But residents and Tablelands Regional Council will be powerless to stop the new fire station being built along Perkins St, with the QFES opting to go through the Ministerial Designation (MD) process.

The MD process bypasses the regular council approval process and leaves a final decision on the site up to the State Government.

The proposed $1.2 million station will include facilities for SES training and room for two fire trucks.

After consultation finishes, public notification and community consultation is then sought, before the publication of a Final Assessment Report (FAR).

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in November.

The spokesman said QFES believed 38 Perkins St was the best site for the new fire station, but the organisation would “work with the community” to find an alternative if there was a significant public backlash.

“At this time, QFES is focussing on the public consultation phase of this process, understanding that the newly acquired site at 38 Perkins St is considered to be strategically located within Herberton,” he said.

“In addition, as Perkins St is a State-controlled road, the site will also enable effective access for firefighters to service the Herberton region.”

Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth previously told The Express he wanted to get honest feedback from residents over the fire station.

Babacan starts new job at TRC TABLELANDS Regional Council’s new CEO has finally started.

Hurriyet Babacan began her new role last Tuesday following council’s announcement in July that she had secured the top job.

Ms Babacan’s appointment follows the departure of previous CEO Ian Church back in April.

“It is an extremely exciting time for the organisation and this region, with Ms Babacan bringing a fresh leadership approach and a new set of skills to help guide organisational improvements for better community outcomes,” Tablelands mayor Joe Paronella said.

“Ms Babacan has an open and collaborative style with an emphasis on collective responsibility. Her initial pri-

ority involves gathering input from across all tiers of the organisation. She will also help guide the formulation of a new Corporate Plan which reiterates the aspirations of councillors and the focus for our four-year term in local government.”

Ms Babacan has held various strategic roles including Victorian Manager, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Executive Director, Queensland Department of Premier and Cabinet, Foundation Director of the Cairns Institute, and Pro Vice Chancellor, Torrens University.

She was also founding director of James Cook University’s Cairns Institute and was principal scientist in the securing of a $31 million grant to establish and lead a tropical water quality research program in Cairns.

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Minister backs housing firm

GOOD MOVE: State Housing Minister Mick de Brenni, Mareeba Community Housing Company Manager Patricia Goldfinch and board member Helen Kindt.

STATE Housing Minister Mick de Brenni has given a ringing endorsement of a Mareeba real estate firm helping the less fortunate.

In town for the official launch of Affordable Housing Limited Real Estate last Saturday night, Mr de Brenni said the concept proved the community housing sector could be innovative.

“This launch marks the start of something really exciting happening in Mareeba and I know that the community housing sector right across Australia is looking at what’s happening here because we’re seeing real leadership,” he said.

“I absolutely think finding new ways and new income streams that support the growth of affordable housing that community housing providers deliver to people in our community is very important.”

The real estate firm is being run through Mareeba Community Housing Company (MCHC) and will provide affordable, one bedroom units for low income residents in Mareeba.

Mr de Brenni said it was encouraging to see MCHC seek out its own properties for community housing rather than just rely on the government to provide it through the transfer of former public housing .

“The community housing sector has an important role to play, the government-provided public housing sector has an important role to play but we both need to grow the number of homes that we can provide in this community and across the state,” he said. “And to do that, we’re going to need to come up with innovative strategies.” $1900 was raised on the night via an auction which will help kick start a trust where profits from the business will go for future investment.

DEDICATED: The Mareeba Community Housing Company team at Saturday night’s launch.

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A RECYCLING trailer placed next to a Cooktown Creek will be taken away after repeatedly being misused by local residents.

Rotting fish frames, maggots and dirty nappies have forced Cook Shire Council staff to remove the trailer, located at the corner of Poison Creek and Endeavour Valley roads.

The trailer was supposed to give residents better access to recycling services for cardboard, paper, aluminium, plastic and glass containers.

But council Parks and Waste Operations Manager Jim Doidge said people were consistently using the trailer to dump general waste.

“Not only is the trailer not meant for this waste, but the general waste also fouls the recyclables in the trailer and the whole load has to be taken to landfill rather than recycled,” he said.

“The trailers are emptied weekly, and each week staff have found large quantities of general rubbish in with the recyclables, including fish scraps and dirty nappies.”

Mr Doidge urged residents to use their kerbside general waste pickup or the nearest waste transfer station to dump general waste.

The Cooktown Waste Transfer Station is closed Saturday and

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For Poison Creek residents wishing to recycle outside waste transfer station hours, the nearest recycling trailer is located at the corner of Racecourse and Endeavour Valley roads, while other trailers are located at the back of the Council administration office on Walker St and next to the Cooktown PCYC Events Centre on May St. Recycling trailers are also located in Rossville, Ayton and Lakeland.

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Ms York said the company is aiming to “to minimise any potential disturbance to local communities near our infrastructure”.

“We understand that low-flying helicopters have the potential to startle some livestock such as horses and cattle, and encourage people with any questions to contact us for further information,” she said.

“We appreciate the cooperation and patience of the local community while this essential work is carried out.”

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Aerial warning for Tablelanders AERIAL inspections of high voltage transmission lines and insulator washing will be carried out on the Tablelands within the next two months.

Powerlink Queensland will send helicopters to inspect the lines and clean insulators at Mareeba and a host of other towns across the North.

Powerlink CEO Merryn York said the activities were an important part of ensuring the safety and reliability of the transmission network ahead of storm and cyclone season.

“Powerlink has an important responsibility to deliver a reliable supply of electricity to almost four million Queenslanders,” she said.

“The helicopter inspections and insulator washing activities help ensure our network is ready for the unpredictable weather the region experiences over summer.”

Ms York said local residents may see the helicopter moving relatively quickly and at a low level along the transmission lines and it may pause to wash the insulators – the strings of porcelain or glass discs located near the top of the steel towers.

“Washing is carried out on some towers to remove any contaminants, including dust, which can build up on the insulators during the drier parts of the year,” she said.

“Highly-trained pilots fly the helicopters, which are fitted with a rigid metal hose that sprays demineralised water at high pressure to clean the insulators.

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Misuse removes recycling trailer A rotting fish frame found on top of a recycling trailer near Poison Creek.

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MENTAL HEALTH

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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 12noon Mareeba Community Centre

Gentle Aquafit* 11am Mareeba Swimming Pool

Mindful Movements 9:15am Mareeba Community Centre

Wednesday 12th October

Thursday 13th October

Friday 14th October

Wednesday 19th October

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

Yoga & Mindfulness Morning 10am-12noon - Mareeba Community Centre

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

Finding Your Voice Workshop (Qld Voice) 10am - Mareeba Community Centre

Wednesday 26th October

Thursday 27th October

Saturday 29th October

Sunday 30th October

Mental Health Morning Tea 10am at Centenary Park

Using Your Voice Workshop (Qld Voice) 10am - Mareeba Community Centre

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

Mareeba Rotary Fun Run & Walk 7.30am Bicentennial Lakes 5km fun run or walk, plus 1km kids dash. $10 Adults, $5 Children (under 17), $25 for a Family (2 adults + children)

Variety Aquafit* 5:40pm Mareeba Swimming Pool

QLD Voice Meeting 11am at Centenary Park

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

For all event enquires please contact Mareeba Community Centre at 14 Sutherland St, Mareeba on 4092 1948.

INFO: *Community Fitness with Val Mackintosh – Gold coin donation, plus pool entry fee where applicable. For more information or to book please contact Mareeba Community Centre on 4092 1948 or Val on 0458 000 598.

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Georgetown peace monument nets huge turnout HUNDREDS of people have turned out at Georgetown to honour a monument recognising world peace.

An audience of more than 350 people attended the unveiling of the stone monument last Thursday, which pays homage to seven world-famous role models, including civil rights leaders Dr Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela, and Mahatma Gandhi and refugee advocate Juilan Burnside.

Local resident Eric Tan worked with business owners, residents, station owners and Etheridge Shire Council to help complete the monument, which took three years.

Mr Tan, who has lived in Georgetown since he was 11, said he felt the need to contribute something to the community when he was asked to take part in the project.

“It is made up of several tonnes of local rocks, even the plaques were made locally,” he said.

“It is really only a small thing but to get permission to use the seven names was a huge task and took years to complete.

“Georgetown, I believe, is the first place in the world to embrace and recognise these champions of peace.”

Mr Tan is also a recipient of the prestigious Prix Edelweiss Suisse Award for his contribution to the world peace movement.

Etheridge Shire Council Mayor Warren Devlin said it was great to see the community’s support for the project.

“This peace monument is our way of showing that it doesn’t matter how remote you are or how small your community is, you can still play a significant art in bringing people together to celebrate peace,” he said.

“Peace and acceptance is important in every community and it is very important to us here in the Etheridge Shire.”

Georgetown local Eric Tan speaks at last week’s unveiling of the town’s peace monument.

Sports precinct officially opened

Mareeba State School prep students with The Express managing editor Carl Portella at last Friday’s Big Day Out of Reading.

JUMPING FOR JOY: Craig Crawford and Gilbert Teitzel at the official opening on Saturday.

The Express spreads the word WHEN it comes to reading, we’re big fans.

So that’s why your favourite newspaper joined forces with Mareeba State School last Friday for their “Big Day Out of Reading”, hosting a class of prep students at our Byrnes St office as part of a CBD-wide effort to promote the pastime.

The Express managing editor Carl Portella donned his farmer’s hat as he read Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, with plenty of laughs along the way.

500 children from prep to Year 3 participated in the day, visiting 20 Mareeba businesses to take part in farm-themed reading sessions.

MAREEBA’S new multi-purpose recreational precinct has officially opened.

Sport enthusiasts, government dignitaries and the community gathered on Saturday for the opening of the “Bendigo Bank Recreational Precinct”, with more than 100 people in attendance.

Member for Barron River Craig Crawford and Gilbert Teitzel, Chair of Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank, officially opened stage one, which is home to netball, basketball and cricket.

The impressive new $840,000 precinct offers four outdoor courts for netball and basketball with lighting for night games and a canteen.

Across the road, Firth Park has a new cricket pitch, training nets and storage shed.

To complement the facilities at Davies and Firth parks, bike and walking tracks that link up to the Bicentennial Lakes have also been con-

Mareeba State School deputy principal Hannah Simpson said the day’s purpose was to teach students that reading was an essential skill to have no matter where they went.

“Our goal is to get our kids to develop an intrinsic love of reading,” she said.

“Friday was exceptionally great, everyone loved it and it was a great success.

“We can’t wait for next year.”

Several local businesses have already contacted the school interested in hosting students for next year’s Big Day out of Reading, which could be expanded to include all year levels.

structed as part of stage one.

Clubs have been using the facilities for training, local games and inter-town competitions since the middle of this year and directly across the road from Mareeba State High School.

The completion of the new facility also allows for more regional carnivals and possibly statelevel competitions in the future.

Together with local stakeholders, the precinct was made possible by the Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank who contributed $250,000 to stage one.

“Mareeba needs this facility and we hope today is just the staging point to bring about the original and over plan to construct a multi-purpose recreational facility,” Mr Teitzel said at the launch.

Community consultations will soon commence on a feasibility study for stage two.

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Country crooners light up Mareeba

TOP OF THE CLASS: Darryl Chaplain won best open singer in the FNQ Country Music Festival’s Talent Quest.

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A DELIGHTFUL mix of young and old voices came together for Mareeba’s annual Far North Queensland Country Music Festival.

Hosted by the Walkamin Country Music Club, upwards of 100 singers wowed audiences with a ballad or two from last Friday through to Sunday.

Amateur singers were encouraged to compete in last Friday’s Open Mic night, while more polished performers tried their luck in the Talent Quest, which was run across the three days.

But it was Saturday night’s Supa Show that was a clear favourite, featuring popular Far North artists The Montgomery Brothers, Becci Nethery, Jack McDougall, Hell Western Crooked, Brenda G and Olds Kool.

Walkamin Country Music Club vice-president Darryl Chaplain took out the open singer category with a stirring rendition of Adam Brand’s Old Hands.

“It’s an honour to get this award,

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I’ve been working so hard over the years to make it happen,” he said.

“I do it for the kids. I don’t do it for myself. I come along and support the kids and play and put the festival on.”

Mr Chaplain, who is one half of band Kurdaz, said his talent had come a long way since he first got involved with the club 10 years ago.

“I used to nominate just to help make up numbers. I’ve been performing ever since, gradually improving and I’ve got to a point now where I can win,” he said.

“I’ve always loved music.”

Walkamin Country Music Club president Michael Ainsley praised the level of talent on display at the festival, which featured performers from Mackay right up to Hopevale.

“It was a great competition with some great competitors,” he said.

“Everyone’s always very serious about it…but it’s also fun.

“The atmosphere has been completely cheerful.”

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The feast of latest release movies at the Rising Sun Cinema in Mareeba continues this week with two spectacular new arrivals – The Magnificent Seven and Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children. Both are top rated cinema entertainment, not to be missed.

MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR CHILDREN is from renowned director Tim Burton, who also directed the recent astounding reboot of Alice in Wonderland. There's an all star cast with appearances by the likes of Judi Dench, Terence Stamp, Samuel L Jackson and Helena Bon-

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THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN is an action adventure western with a top cast headed by Chris Pratt, Ethian Hawke and Denzil Washington.

The true story drama SULLY, staring Tom Hanks, also continues for a second great week.

Monday October 17, is a pupil free day, so there's a top line up of family entertainment planned. Plus there's also a special deal – adults at kids prices all day – that's only $9 a ticket.

In addition to the above movies, there are additional screenings of SECRET LIFE OF PETS and Storks.

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The LAND

MP calls for pig permits

CLEAR THEM OUT: Feral pigs are a big problem in the Far North.

A TABLELANDS MP wants to give recreational shooters permits to shoot feral pigs in a bid to stamp out the pest.

Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth said a regulated permit system – with financial incentives or bounties – would go a long way to stamping out the feral pig population in the Far North.

“Feral pigs are the biggest environmental vandals that we have besides the feral cat and cane toads,” he said.

“I’ve always believed that we need to give recreational hunters access and special permits in national parks because they will play a role in cleaning up these pigs in their own time at their expense.

“It’s a win-win for everyone.”

Biosecurity Queensland classes the feral pig as an “invasive animal” with an “abundant” population across the region.

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crops, feral pigs also prey on native wildlife.

The pests are also known to spread infectious diseases and parasites.

“They’re digging up the countryside, destroying prime farming land as well as eating cassowary and turtle eggs,” Mr Knuth said.

Mr Knuth said an influx of recreational shooters into areas plagued by feral pigs would also have economic benefits for surrounding towns.

“In the end it flows back to the community.

The shooters’ money is spent on equipment at camping stores, fuel and their vehicles,” he said.

“The reality is pig hunting is one of the great Australian pastimes.”

The call for pig permits comes as Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) releases a guide to control pigs in the Cassowary Coast region to prevent the spread of Panama Tropical Race 4

on banana farms in the region.

BQ are currently 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 separate Panama-infected Tully Valley farm in doubt until the test results are known.

“It’s important that whatever control methods local authorities and landholders adopt, they are coordinated,” Panama TR4 program leader Rebecca Sapuppo said.

“We still don’t know how Panama disease tropical race 4 arrived in Far North Queensland, or if it has already spread to other farms, which is why we need to remain vigilant.”

suGar rEPOrts MOssMaN MiLL CrushiNG statistiCs WEEk 17 Mossman Mill processed 47,369 tonnes of cane for the week at an average crushing rate of 350 tonnes/hour with plant availability above budget.

This was a good result achieved with a scheduled maintenance day during the week. The most significant factory issues during the week revolved around juice flow control from failed valves and evaporator throughput slowing coming into the maintenance day.

The average CCS has again shown little movement this week.

Crush statistiCs: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 47,369 tonnes • CCS for week: 11.86 • Total cane crushed to date: 614,284 tonnes • CCS average to date: 11.41 • 2016 crop estimate: 850,000 tonnes

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AN agricultural lobby group has demanded Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk give up on her plan to implement controversial vegetation management laws.

Labor is holding firm on the proposed Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill, despite it being narrowly defeated 44-42 in parliament during August.

"The Premier says she is a leader who listens and that she's 'focused on the regions', yet she continues to back a policy aimed at appeasing extreme green views in Brisbane at the expense of jobs in North Queensland,” said AgForce general president Grant Maudsley.

"If the Palaszczuk Government persists with their plans to bring back these flawed laws as a policy at the next state election, local MPs will pay the price at the ballot box in North Queensland.

"The reality is farmers care about the environment we live and work in every day, and we manage vegetation so we can provide food for Australian and overseas consumers.”

Mr Maudsley said the proposed restrictions on vegetation regrowth would “drive up food prices, stifle regional development and ultimately cost jobs”.

"AgForce has always said we are willing to work through a science and evidence based process, but the Queensland Government still seems more interested in green politics than developing good policies,” he said.

"All we are asking for is fair laws for farmers so we can grow our businesses to produce more food and create more jobs."

North Queensland minister Coralee O’Rourke previously told The Express she believed the government had “the balance right” when it came to farming and the environment.

But it is not known if Labor will have another crack at passing the laws in this parliamentary term.

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4092 5255

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Designed to embrace maximum light, this executive style residence provides an abundance of space and features for effortless family living.

Situated in probably Mareeba's most sought after subdivision, Amaroo Park Estate, this immaculately presented home is the perfect blend of family function and stylish finishes meeting all the demands of modern living.

Street appeal and the inviting entrance are the first features that what will catch your eye but as you walk in the double front doors, you will be instantly captivated by the impressive open plan design and quality finishes and fixtures on offer. Near new, this spacious 240m2 family home consists of four bedrooms, two bathrooms and very generous living areas.

At the heart of the home sits the spacious sleek and modern designer kitchen featuring stainless appliances and a 90cm oven and cook top. Family gettogethers and BBQ's will be a breeze with the open plan living area which flows out onto the undercover and tiled outdoor patio.

The master suite accommodates an ensuite, walk-in-robe and air-conditioning while all bedrooms are fitted with built-ins, ceiling fans and blinds. The main bathroom features an oversized shower and

separate bath tub.

Positioned on a fully fenced 1028m2 allotment with easy side access to rear of the yard and easy to maintain established gardens and lawn. Surrounded by other high quality homes and a short walk from the new Amaroo Medical center, this home is a must to inspect.

If you are in the market for a low maintenance executive style home, in a tropical FNQ setting and in a location second to none, then this just may be the property you've been waiting for.

Whatever you do, don't procrastinate booking your very own private inspection, contact the exclusive agent Remo Esposito at Central Realty today for more information. Phone 0401 969 473.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $420,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

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PROPERTY

Bang for your buck Spacious home for rent

A spacious five bedroom clay brick home plus office.

The home features built-in cupboards, fans throughout, two bathrooms and two toilets, a large rumpus room, front patio, single carport.

All located on a on corner allotment near school, sporting facilities and a short drive to Coles and the CBD. For rent at $320.00 per week.

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 or visit mareeba4880realestate.com.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA FOR RENT @ $320 P/W Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

Conveniently located to the Mareeba CBD, this four bedroom timber home with massive outdoor entertainment and large colourbond shed, is affordable and definitely worth a look.

Property features include: • Air-conditioned bedrooms • Comfortable living • Timber kitchen • Huge outdoor entertainment (approx.

7.5m x 12m)

• 5kw Solar power system Avoid disappointment and call exclu• Colourbond shed (approx. 7m x9m) sive agent John Goncalves today on • Fully fenced 1012m2 with vehicle access 0407 690 961 to arrange an inspection. to back • Sliding glass windows, security screens and a new roof.

Address: MAREEBA Most importantly, this well poPrice: $235,000 NEG sitioned and feature packed famAgent: EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves

ily home has been priced to sell Ray White Rural Mareeba quickly at $235,000 negotiable Contact: 0407 690 961 – don’t miss out on this one, an inspection is a must.

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Situated on the outskirts of Dimbu- For further information or to arlah, only 10km from the Wolfram Mine range an inspection, please conis this 54 acre (21.89 ha) lifestyle tact exclusive agent John Falvo at property which boundaries the Walsh Mareeba Property Office. Phone River.

0408 456 344.

The property includes some boundary fencing and all the vacant, arable land is set up with 6 inch underground main lines. The fertile river and sandy loam soils are suitable for growing a variety of fruit and vegetable crops (avocados, peanuts, bananas) or the land is suitable to run horses or cattle.

Property improvements comprise of a three bedroom plus office country style main residence, two bedroom cottage, machinery sheds, tobacco barns, cold room and some machinery includAddress: DIMBULAH ing tractors and implePrice: REDUCED to $550,000 NEG ments are included in Agent: EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo the sale.

Mareeba Property Office A 90 megalitre waContact: 0408 456 344 ter allocation is also attached to the sale.

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MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

EXCLUSIVE GOOD BONES, GREAT POTENTIAL • 1005m2 block, quiet cul-de-sac • 3 bedrooms, built-ins, security screens • Split system airconditioning • Entertainment area, L/U garage, carport

DUPLEX BRAND NEW BUILD • 3 bedrooms with built-ins, airconditioning • Generous living space, ample storage • Well appointed kitchen, dishwasher • Entertainment area, single L/U garage

$275,000 NEG

$270,000 EACH

SALLY TEITZEL 0475 777 137

CARMEN CASSIN 0475 777 136

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3535M2 ALLOTMENT

• FENCED ON 3 SIDES • TOWN WATER & POWER • BITUMEN ROAD FRONTAGE • APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES TO CBD

$135,000

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• 500 metres to Coles • 2 bedrooms • Single lock up garage • Open plan living area • Large exclusive use patio • Fully fenced Price: $190,000 NEG Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

• 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom • Tiled living area • Security screened • 943m2 allotment • Large entertainment area Price: $229,000 NEG Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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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

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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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BULLDOZER HIRE

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

P: 0427 563 803

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

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

Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

Covering all areas!

43 robert street, atherton (Opposite the Swimming Pool)

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

Supply & Fit

TO IN

Blinds and Curtains

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

EARTHMOVING

this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

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

For

$37 per week

this spot could be yours!

Phone The Express today 4092 3464 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!

Desiree Siemon

For $30 per week

ELECTRICAL

BLINDS

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

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

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Call Eugene: 0400 080 327

Daniel Battistin

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

your local business guide

MOBILE AUTO ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULICS

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

CLEANING

AVIATION

ELECTRICAL

DRIVING SCHOOL

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Venue Hire

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

We go where the big ones won’t!

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

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GREG CUMMINGS SMALL DOZER HIRE

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

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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

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

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

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 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

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• 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

ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

5 Willow Road, Tolga PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 en it be nice!

PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 Wood FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377

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

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

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS

67 Byrnes St, Mareeba • 4092 7038

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP

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

TIMBER

ROOFING & SHEDS

• Total Hose Fitting Service • Hydraulic Components

POOL MAINTENANCE

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

your local business guide SKIP BINS

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

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

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions!

Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

Advertising has never WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $30 PER WEEK!! been more affordable!

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Church Notices

Cleaning

Garage Sale

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

SUPERCLEAN

GaraGe Sale

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

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.

Advertising works. Call Natasha Burton at your friendly locally owned Newspaper on 4092 3464.

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

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

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

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

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

We require someone to learn all aspects of the hospitality industry. The person we are looking for must be highly self-motivated with advanced people skills, computer literate and a team player. Must also have the ability to carry out training courses as required. The position is part time at 24 hours per week moving to a full time position depending the suitability of the applicant.

Forward Resume ASAP to: PO Box 1714, Mareeba or Phone 0413 946 283

PHONE: 4045 1767

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

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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4035 2034

MRT

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

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

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AnnuAL GenerAL MeetinG

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of this committee will be held at the Mareeba Ambulance Station, 2 Lloyd Street Mareeba on Wednesday 12th October 2016, commencing at 5pm.

Local Ambulance Committees act as a voice for their community, providing valuable feedback on ambulance service delivery.

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BienniAL GenerAL MeetinG The Biennial General Meeting (BGM) will be held immediately after the close of the AGM. The Purpose of the BGM is to elect eligible new members of the Local Ambulance Committee.

All eligible person are encouraged to attend.

Should you need to cancel an existing advertisement please call the office on (07) 4092 3464 before the deadline: Display ads 4pm thursday; Classifieds 4pm Friday Prior to Wednesday’s publication date.

Another method of cancellation is by: Fax (07) 4092 6346 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com

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For Further inForMAtion ContACt the President on 4092 2969

AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG Payment SyStem

The Express would like to inform it’s valued clients that we do not issue 7 day accounts, however we can extend to you the establishment of a regular 30 day account or the below methods of payment. eFtPOS, Direct Payment Facilities and Credit Card Option

FOr enquirieS PleaSe PhOne (07) 4092 3464

Pets GanGer ConstruCtion & MaintenanCe The Ganger Construction & Maintenance (C & M) provides hands-on supervision and operational direction to their team in relation to road maintenance and construction activities within the Mareeba Shire.

The role also assists the Foreperson C & M with the preparation and allocation of plant and other resources and with other tasks as is required.

Benefits of this position: • Permanent, full time • Base wage $1,884.69 per fortnight + up to 12% superannuation • Industry Allowance of $55.50 per fortnight + other allowances as applicable • Rostered Day Off every fortnight • 5 weeks annual leave Contact Person: Darrin Hastie, Coordinator Transport Infrastructure - 4086 4696 (during business hours only).

For an Application Information Pack, please visit the Careers and Volunteers section on the Council website www.msc.qld.gov.au Previous applicants are not required to re-apply APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 30th October, 2016 Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

Public Notice Mareeba Local Ambulance Committee

How Do I CanCel an aDvertIsement?

HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

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

This Saturday 15th October 7am to 11am 5 Air Cobra Close, Mareeba

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

Position Vacant

Transport

Wish someone you love a

fax us: 4092 6346

Adopt-A-Pet

Sunday 16th October, 2016 at 3pm Venue: 293 Mulligan Highway, Mareeba PHOne 4092 2245

MAREEBA LIONESS CLUB Would like to sincerely thank the wonderful people who assisted us in any way to make our recent 2016 Pink Ribbon Day Garden Party such a resounding success!

Your generous support is greatly appreciated

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My name is Ruthy. I am a Catahoula cross about 7 months old. Extremely quiet and placid, I would make an excellent pet suitable for a young family. Phone 40923060.

View me on the website www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au

Mareeba Animal Refuge 4092 3060, Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

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For Rent Two bedroom unit, new kitchen, built in cupboards, Close Mareeba CBD. Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agency on 4092 1556 for details.

NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY

Public Safety Business Agency

Tinaroo Falls Dam Emergency Notification Service

Notice of Proposed Ministerial Designation of Land for Community Infrastructure under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 – Public Notification Stage

Residents living downstream of Tinaroo Falls Dam are invited to register for the SunWater Emergency Notification Service.

This service provides downstream residents notifications of dam outflows and emergency information by SMS or phone.

If your property/lot on plan number appears in the below map, you may be eligible for this service. To register, you will be required to provide a contact name, address, lot on plan number, mobile phone number and email address.

To register, visit www.sunwater.com.au or call SunWater on 13 15 89.

If your property is outside the SunWater notification zone, you can still access operational and emergency updates by downloading the SunWater App. For more information visit: www.sunwater.com.au/sunwater-app.

Proposed Herberton Queensland Fire and Rescue Station 38 Perkins Street, Herberton Proposal for the Minister to designate land The Public Safety Business Agency proposes to make a request to The Honourable William Byrne, Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services, to designate land for community infrastructure under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009, Chapter 5. The Public Safety Business Agency invites submissions about the proposed designation of land and development for the community infrastructure.

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Description of the land to which the proposed designation applies The proposed Ministerial designation applies to land located at 38 Perkins Street, Herberton. The land is described as Lot 36 on H25326, Parish of Herberton and County of Cardwell.

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Land for Sale 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.

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Type of community infrastructure for which the land is proposed to be designated The land is proposed to be designated to facilitate the development of a fire and rescue station and associated facilities.

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This community infrastructure is described under the Sustainable Planning Regulation 2009, schedule 2 as:

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emergency services facilities; and storage and works depots and similar facilities, including administrative facilities associated with the provision or maintenance of the community infrastructure mentions in this part.

How to view details of the proposed designation of land and development for the community infrastructure A copy of the assessment report about the proposed designation of land and development for the community infrastructure may be viewed during the public notification at the Public Safety Business Agency, Roma Street Police Headquarters, 200 Roma Street, Brisbane (Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm), during the public notification period which begins Monday 10 October 2016 and concludes Friday 28 October 2016. Alternatively, a copy of the report can be requested by contacting Andrea Walker on Tel: (07) 3364 6232 or via email: andrea.walker@psba.qld.gov.au

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For further information about the proposed designation Any questions about the proposed designation of land and development for the community infrastructure should be directed to Andrea Walker on Tel: (07) 3364 6232 or via email: andrea.walker@psba.qld.gov.au

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Making a submission about the proposed designation Any person or entity may make a submission about any aspect of the proposed designation of land and development for the community infrastructure. The submission should: • be in writing, dated and signed by each person or entity who made the submission; • state the name and address of each person or entity who made the submission; and • state the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds.

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Fenced, Granite Creek frontage, power, phone, good access. $264,000. Ph 0428 314 567.

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Ciggy Butts the real deal WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: (L-R) Phil Quayle (one gold, one silver and two bronze), Gaye Taylor (two gold, two silver) and Karl Durre (one gold, one silver, two bronze) PICTURE: PHIL QUAYLE

Gun challenge shooting success DIMBULAH Sports and Pistol Club has hosted another successful Athol Durre Memorial Challenge, with some solid marksmanship on display.

Held on October 2, the annual event, now in its fourth year, honours the memory of the late Athol Durre - a founding member of the club which he helped to establish in 1993.

In addition to the Athol Durre Perpetual Shield for highest score, gold, silver and bronze medals were presented to place getters of the four pistol events that were shot on the day.

They were: 10m Air Pistol, 50m Free Pistol, 25m Centrefire/Sports Pistol and 25m Standard Pistol.

No sighters and no scopes were permitted for the event. Competitors were handicapped according to their grade.

The Durre Family sponsors the challenge each year, with club member and son of Athol Durre, Karl Durre, shooting in the event for the first time.

“Dad was a competitive pistol shooter and enjoyed shooting all disciplines. He

was very proud of the Dimbulah Sports and Pistol Club as a sport and recreational club where community members can come together, enjoy the sport and socialise with others,” Mr Durre said.

“It’s really good that the club sees fit to honor dad’s contribution to the club by holding this yearly event in his memory.”

Winner of the Athol Durre Perpetual Shield, Gaye Taylor, said she was proud to have been a member of the club for the past 23 years.

“Athol Durre was a dedicated member of this pistol club for many years and a friend to many. It’s great that we come together to remember Athol while participating in the sport that he loved,” she said.

“The Perpetual Shield will take pride of place in our home for the next 12 months. Marksmanship is lots of fun and traditionally a sport where the majority of competitors were men and boys. Today more girls and women have taken up the sport and can hold their own.”

HIGH FLYERS: Action from last Thursday’s Men’s Summer Comp game between Ciggy Butts and the Express.

CIGGY Butts are shaping up to once again be grand final contenders after a dominating performance against Mareeba Express in the Men’s Summer Competition.

Butts were the competition’s winter champions and looked every bit as formidable as they trounced Express 43-29 last Thursday night.

The first quarter was a close encounter, Butts pressing hard on their offence only to be let down by poor shooting to go 9-5 at the break.

The cobwebs seemed to clear in the second quarter with Butts starting strongly, unleashing a flurry of layups and three-pointers that caught Express on the back foot.

A foul shot and two-pointer

would be Express’ only consolation, down 20-8 by halftime.

The underdogs opened the scoring in the third quarter, some consistent shooting able to bring them within 10 points of Ciggy Butts.

But a final quarter blow-out cruelled any hopes of a comeback for Express as Butts piled on the points to put the result beyond doubt.

Butts centre Warren Thomson was outstanding on the night, consistently terrorising Express with a bevy of layups, two point and three point shots.

“We just needed to get rid of those cobwebs in the first quarter after having three weeks off,” he said.

“I started to get my rhythm back and work out where the

guys were going on the court...so I could start to move around and use a lot more space.”

Express guard Luke Libke said several injuries and unfamiliar player combinations had cruelled his side’s chances of a place in the finals this season.

“It’s been difficult to have team cohesion,” he said.

“There were points in the game where we got it together, but it just hasn’t been a cohesive season.”

In the other Men’s matches, competition leaders Red Devils trounced lowly Comets 78 to 47, youngster Layton Osborn backing up from his High School match to score a whopping 23 points.

Young G’s defeated Stingrays 53-38 but no points were taken as Young G’s failed to do duty.

‘Charity Ladies Golf Day’

$600 was raised for Mareeba RSL’S ‘Ladies Night Out’ fundraising for Cancer on Sunday, October 9.

young guns: Kyle Bing Chew, James Jackson, Caleb Constant and Paul Nasser have all stepped up into regular 1st Grade spots this season.

Tough day on the pitch Atherton rallied and fought hard to deny North's shot at gaining an outright win at Griffiths Park, on Saturday.

Chasing 266 for first innings points, and missing top order batsmen Dan Parnell and Tom Boorman, Atherton were always going to need some luck. That didn't go their way with the direct hit run-out of Gerard Fox in the fourth over proving costly. Paul Nasser and Peter Sceresini worked hard at the crease, holding the fort for a couple of hours with a 77 run partnership, before Nasser nicked one to the keeper. This precipitated a batting collapse and the boys were all back in the sheds for 105 soon after tea.

Norths, sniffing an outright win, enforced the followon. Fortunately, reliable openers Fox and Nasser batted through the danger period and the second innings closed with Atherton 2-90.

Result was Norths 266 (C Constant 2-10, K Bing Chew 2-35) – Defeated Atherton 105 (P Nasser 40, P Sceresini 31) & 2-90 (P Nasser 38, G Fox 37) Atherton's Gerard Fox, Pete Sceresini and Dan Parnell have been selected in the Cricket Far North Open team and Paul Nasser, Kyle Bing Chew and Caleb Constant in the U18 team.

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Bulls roar in Crad Evans thumping save time

CHAMPIONS: The Mareeba Bulls second division team celebrate their Crad Evans Shield victory in Townsville.

THEY promised to win and they did, big time.

The Mareeba Bulls second division side smashed MA Olympic 4-0 to take out the Crad Evans Shield in Townsville on Saturday.

Two goals in each half helped illustrate the dominance of Mareeba, who never looked in trouble across the whole 90 minutes.

“We dominated from the whistle, we didn’t give Olympic much chance to play the ball,” player-coach Angelo Tatti said.

“We put a lot of pressure on them and that’s how we got our goals.”

After the disappointment of crashing out in the regular season semi-final last month, Tatti

said it made the victory all the more sweeter.

“It’s not just for second division, it’s on behalf of the whole club,” he said.

“I’m just so proud of the boys. It was a great, outstanding year. It was a pleasure to put them on the field every week.”

Tatti praised defender Darren Rains who netted the first goal and worked tirelessly in defence all game.

“He did a great job…he did everything right that day,” he said.

Rains was joined on the scoreboard by strikers Keanu Tatti and Christian Mukadi, while defender-turned-forward Mario Terranova also

showed he was hungry with a goal of his own.

“I’ve got to give a lot of credit to Christian because he was having a bit of downer but he played a really good game and put in 100 per cent,” Tatti said.

“The goal he scored he worked really hard for.”

The Crad Evans Shield adds to the side’s premier’s trophy and ensures the Bulls have some silverware to put in the trophy cabinet for this year.

The Mareeba United Football Club annual presentations are this Saturday with juniors at 11.30am-3.30pm and seniors at 6.30pm.

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State school wins Srhoj cup Home-grown soccer talent was on show last Friday as students had a ball at the annual Wayne Srhoj Cup. Held at Mareeba State School, students from St Thomas and Mareeba State Primary School had a chance to showcase their talents in front of former A-League player and Mareeba local Wayne Srhoj.

Both boys and girls play in a competitive match with two twenty minute halves.

The Mareeba State School girls’ teams won this year’s match 2-1, while the Mareeba State School boys also won their match on penalties.

After a 1-all draw at the end of normal time the boys went to a penalty shootout with the final score 4-3 to Mareeba State.

Students, parents and teachers from both schools were cheering on in anticipation as each penalty was taken, giving the day a truly spectacular atmosphere.

Wayne Srhoj was on hand to witness the two dramatic finals and present the winning teams with the trophy and said he was impressed by the competition at the cup each year, which was inspired by his childhood experiences playing soccer in Mareeba.

2016 Yungaburra Triathlon postponed Due to the low water level at Lake Tinaroo, the Yungaburra Triathlon will be postponed to the second quarter of 2017 to ensure a quality experience for competitors.

Organising Committee Chair, Councillor Sam Banks emphasised that the event will still occur however at a time when the lake is more likely to have sufficient water for the swim leg of the events.

“Sunwater have advised that the water level in Lake Tinaroo is likely to drop a further 1.5m in the next five weeks, which may cause safety issues for competitors,”

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she said “We are reluctant to change events to duathlons and are therefore postponing the event.

“Competitors that have already registered will be offered a full refund or the ability to hold over their registration until next year.

“It is likely that the annual event, usually held in November...will be rescheduled to a time when we can be assured of safe water levels and during a cooler time of the year.”

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