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MAREEBA will be the toast of the Tablelands’ racing circuit this Saturday, as the Annuals make their return. The action-packed event is set to have up to 1000 racegoers come through the gates at Mareeba Turf Club, delighting Frances Petersen, her daughter Rowena and club secretary John Thurlow (pictured). A bumper five race schedule will be held on the day, including the $12,000 Annuals Cup. Full story – Page 7

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A MULTI-PURPOSE facility at Atherton Aerodrome will give the town’s emergency services a boost. Atherton Aero Club is set to officially open its new facility this Saturday, which features a small undercover area for ambulances waiting to offload patients to Royal Flying Doctor Service aircraft. Inside, the facility can be used as a rest area with a small kitchen, television, couches, tables and chairs available for pilots. Fire fighters will also be to make use of the facility

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as a base of operations during controlled burn offs or bushfires which require the use of a crop duster. Club president David Graham said the $45,000 facility would be a huge benefit to all users and especially paramedics, who will no longer have to be exposed to bad weather while waiting on RFDS aircraft to transfer their patients. “For them to have somewhere to wait for the aircraft gives them protection from the wind and the weather,” he said. “And we’ve never had a club facility, it’s always been at someone’s hangar or home.

“People can turn up and make use of it. They can fly in from anywhere.” Construction of the facility started in April after the club received a State Government grant for $24,000, attracting several corporate sponsors and foundation memberships in the process. Tablelands mayor Joe Paronella will officially open the facility at 10am, with several static aircraft to be on display including a RFDS King Air 2000. Club members will put on a barbecue while multiple events are planned on the day, including a model aircraft display and the chance to win a joyflight.

‘Pie Lady’ leaves local bakery Affectionately known as “The Pie Lady”, Cathy Frizzell, would like to inform all of her loyal customers and friends that she no longer works the pie run for Bakery on Byrnes at the 100 Park in Mareeba. She was unable to say goodbye and thanked everyone for their support over the past five years. “I will miss them all dearly and the fun and laughter,” she said. “I have made some lovely friendships and I am over whelmed by all the phone calls, messages, flowers and kind words of support from those that supported the business. I’m glad they enjoyed my friendly service and smiling face.” Cathy had customers from as far away as Brisbane, Townsville, Atherton, Cairns, Julatten and Mossman that came to have their smoko and a friendly chat. Even Bob Katter couldn’t go past the park without grabbing a great pie and even greater service. A new adventure is in the making for Cathy and she will keep you posted and looks forward to seeing you again in the near future.

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By Michael Serenc THE Tablelands could soon become a tourism Mecca. Tropical Tablelands Tourism (TTT) chairman Michael Trout said high-end hotels were needed in the region, as it looks to capitalise off a boom in the number of Chinese tourists visiting the Far North. “We now have a destination that can hold major events, whether it’s mountain biking or music events,” he said. “The next phase is having some hotels across the Tablelands. The more mature Cairns

becomes, the more it becomes a mono-destination and we will be able to bring people into the Tablelands if we have three to five star hotels.” Tablelands Regional Council last week signed off on $30,800 worth of funding for TTT for this financial year, adding to Mareeba Shire Council’s contribution of $25,000. TTT will use the funding to market the region at camping and travel shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, while also promoting the Tablelands online. “This amount gives us the ability to pre-market our destination,” Mr Trout said. “It’s great to see both shires united togeth-

er…and really proactive in promoting tourism. “It’s a fast-growing sector and the second largest on the Tablelands.” Mr Trout said the Tablelands should seek to attract tourists for a longer period of time than the usual day trips they did while based out of Cairns. “Our charter is to make sure we become one day a destination in our own right, like Margaret River and King Island,” he said. “The biggest thing is making sure people know about and have awareness of our destination. Tourism has a great flow-on to the economy of the Tablelands.”

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Cr Wally Skinner, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, TRC Deputy Mayor Katrina Spies, TRC Mayor Joe Paronella, Hinchinbrook Shire Council Mayor Ramon Jayo and Arthur Bosworth from the Herbert River Improvement Trust are committed to working together on the Southern Atherton Tablelands Development Scheme.

New team to look at water options THE committee behind a proposed irrigation scheme for the southern Atherton Tablelands has been revamped. New representatives from Tablelands Regional Council (TRC), Hinchinbrook Shire Council (HSC) and Herbert River Improvement Trust (HRIT) will take the lead on the Southern Atherton Tablelands Development Scheme, replacing the previous steering committee. The scheme features a proposal to development 100,000ha of irrigated agriculture in the Upper Herbert River catchment, with potential

for integrated flood mitigation and hydro-electric power generation. In May, the Federal Government’s National Water Infrastructure Development Fund (NWIDF) announced $750,000 for a feasibility study into the scheme. The new committee, which will be formed shortly, will advance the NWIDF’s grant deed for the scheme. A contracted strategic advisor will also be sought to assist with project management and negotiation with the funding bodies to potentially include flood mitigation and power generation

options as part of the feasibility study. Tablelands mayor Joe Paronella said he was excited about future opportunities and is keen to partner with organisations to engage widely and seek specialist input. “With two new local government entities, moving forward we will develop strong partnerships with our financial contributors and ensure that we draw on a variety of skill sets, expertise and advocacy channels to investigate economic development opportunities in the southern areas of our region,” he said.

Speaking at council’s meeting last week, Division 6 councillor Bronwyn Voyce said the private sector would ultimately determine if there was a need for the scheme, encouraging broad consultation within the community. “It’ll really go out the private sector in terms of whether there’s opportunity for investment and traction in the region,” she said. “It may provide significant economic benefit to the Tablelands and the broader Tropical North Queensland region, if the feasibility study demonstrates that.”

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THE THUNDEROUS roar of more than 300 motorbikes rumbled through Mt Carbine last Wednesday – all for a good cause. The 19th annual Southern Cross Poker Run once again brought bikers from across Australia together for a five-day tour of regional Queensland to raise money for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Queensland (SBHQld). Poker Run coordinator Helen Ivey said the group thoroughly enjoyed themselves on the Tablelands, which saw them stop at

Ravenshoe and Mt Carbine before eventually finishing at Bluewater near Townsville last Friday. “We go somewhere different each year in regional Queensland and we’re hoping to raise about $40,000 this year,” she said. “Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus doesn’t get much government funding at all and it all goes to the families supporting the kids for wheelchairs, therapy and that type of thing.” To date, the Poker Run has raised more than $400,000 for SBHQld.

The group also visited Millaa Millaa State School for a morning tea on Thursday, delighting students with the sound of their powerful cruiser bikes. Mt Carbine Hotel owner Dale Morris was thrilled with the turnout, setting up a temporary bar at the town’s rodeo grounds to accommodate the thirsty bikers overnight. “We had a huge night,” he said. “Everyone loved it and came over and said thanks.”

KUR-World puts on charm offensive THE proponents behind a $640 million eco-resort on the Tablelands are engaging in a public relations blitz to win support for the controversial development. The Queensland Coordinator-General released its Draft Terms of Reference (ToR) for KUR-World’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), inviting feedback from both the public and government agencies. Kuranda Envirocare president Cathy Retter cautiously welcomed the Draft ToR’s release, but said it lacked specifics. “It’s quite prescriptive if you compare it to some of the other EIS’s like Aquis, but it doesn’t go far enough,” she said. “We will definitely be submitting feedback regarding environmental, land use and infrastructure issues.” The ToR, which is open to feedback until September 26, will form the basis of a Draft EIS, to be prepared by KUR-World developer

Reever and Ocean Developments. Assuming the EIS is eventually finalised, the Coordinator-General will then write an evaluation report to recommend either rejecting or approving the project, which could be subject to a range of conditions. The project may also need Federal Government approval if it has the potential to have a significant impact on a “matter of national environmental significance”. Ms Retter said she had recently met with Reever and Ocean chairman Ken Lee. “The meeting was very cordial, it was really an introduction to who we were and Ken introduced himself so we have some understanding of his background and where he comes from,” she said. “Understanding how the process works in Australia is quite different to how it works in China, I’m sure, and Mr Lee is discovering this as he goes along.”

Some residents have also been invited on site to view the developer’s dam, which is in the process of being rectified after it was built without council approval in December. If eventually approved by the State Government and Mareeba Shire Council, the 626ha development would feature a luxury 200 room hotel, three or four star resort, residential villa accommodation, education and business facilities and a health and wellbeing centre. More than 150 people attended an information session about “KUR-World” run by Kuranda Region Planning Group (KRPG) in August. KRPG opposes KUR-World in its current form, arguing for a more sustainable option. Barron River MP Craig Crawford will also attend a public meeting in the near future to listen to community concerns about the project.

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Firies dress in pink for cancer charity

Mareeba Firies supporting Queensland cancer Month: Andrew Lacey, Andy Mason, Inspector Greg Livingston, Jose Lopez and Paul Dilena.

Queensland firefighters across the State are dressing in pink in support of the Cancer Council Queensland’s month-long awareness push to highlight the deadly condition. The Firefighter Cancer Foundation Australia promotes knowledge, awareness and advocacy for firefighters diagnosed with cancer. Mareeba Fireman Jose Lopez said: “The Commissioner of QFES has approved the wearing of the pink T-shirts. “These T-shirts are designed not only to highlight the risk of occupational cancer to firefighters, but also to support firefighters in their battle with cancer and act as a lasting memory to those firefighters we have lost over the years.” The initiative by QFES has been running for a few years, initially targeting breast cancer, but has now been extended for the whole month of September to include all forms of cancer. The general public can never have enough information about cancer and the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services are doing their bit by promoting the “Real Firies Wear Pink” campaign.

Cook Shire sees modest rate rise and freeze on utilities A MODEST average rate rise and freeze on utility charges have characterised Cook Shire Council’s latest budget. Adopted last month, general (land) rates have gone up by an average of 2.5 per cent, while water access and consumption charges remain unchanged. Council’s budgeted operating revenue is $20.9 million, with a budgeted operating expenditure of $29 million.

“On paper, looking at those two figures, we are in the red by a big chunk, however those figures don’t include our budgeted $29.4 million in disaster asset restoration works,” said Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott. “The expenditure also includes $9.4 million in depreciation, without which we would have a budget surplus of $1.4 million.” Cr Scott said the capital works program for

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Race day ready to rock FUN, fashion and entertainment are all in store for punters at this Saturday’s MSF Mareeba Annuals. The marquee event is set to have Tablelanders flocking to Mareeba Turf Club with a packed five-race schedule, Fashions on the Field with thousands of dollars in prizes and host of other events sure to excite race-goers. Club secretary John Thurlow said more than 30 marquees were already booked for the day, which will feature the $12,000 Annuals Cup. “It’s a really relaxed and happy atmosphere. We’re expected 800 to 1000 people,” he said. “We had a resurgence a few years ago and we’ve kept it going. Country racing, especially these meetings, have really taken off.” A Calcutta auction will also be held, adding to the excitement for punters. “People will be out to dress up, meet other people in the industry and enjoy good racing,” Mr Thurlow said. Mareeba mother-daughter duo Frances and Rowena Petersen will be dressed to the nines at the Annuals, the

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Fight for Ravenshoe pool continues THE main backer behind a proposed pool for Ravenshoe has vowed to continue fighting for the project after it was shelved by council last month. Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) rejected contributing $19,275 to a $27,775 feasibility study for the pool last month, much to the disappointment of lobby group Ravenshoe Rural Activities Incorporating Sustainable Energy (RAISE). RAISE president Doreen Mortimore said she would not budge on the proposed $3.6m eight-lane, indoor heated pool. “RAISE believes the provision of such a venue is addressing the future of our region,” she said. “Ravenshoe has 608 school children. There’s two generations of children who have been denied the opportunity to swim and learn to do so in a safe environment.” Mrs Mortimore said she had sent a letter to TRC’s chief executive questioning council’s rejection of the feasibility study funding. Council’s decision to reject a feasibility study was primary due to the pool’s whole-of-life costs, which it claims would have been unsustainable. “The RAISE committee doesn’t understand why the project was stopped because of whole-of-life costs,” Mrs Mortimore said. “An indoor, heated fitness swimming venue, all under one roof will not cost the same as the region’s current pools cost. What about the whole-of-income?” Mrs Mortimore said the pool would have also been

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beneficial to Ravenshoe’s elderly population, who could only do “low-impact exercise”. TRC Division 2 councillor Annette Haydon, who voted in support of funding the pools feasibility study, said she was now keen to hear suggestions from Ravenshoe residents for alternative projects they would like for the town. “There could be other things of benefit,” she said. “I don’t want to have people hushed up out there. I want people to be open and tell us what they want.” While council is unlikely to hold a public meeting on the matter until next year, council will erect a “listening post” at next month’s Torimba Festival to get feedback from residents. Ravenshoe Chamber of Commerce president Patrick McArthur said there were several small-scale projects he would like council to fund in the short term. That includes the beautification of Ravenshoe’s main street, building heritage plaques, and park and playground upgrades. “With the big ticket stuff, there’s probably nothing on the table at the moment,” he said. “Ravenshoe desperately needs something, but translating that from a concept, to an initial proposal to something tangible is always a bit challenging.” Mr McArthur was hopeful there would be some “fresh momentum at committee level” with Chamber elections to be held later this month. “Hopefully from that, something serious can develop,” he said.

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TABLELANDERS are being urged to go for gold this month in a bid to support children with cancer. International Childhood Cancer Month aims to raise awareness of the plight of children suffering from the disease, with the Golden Octopus Foundation one of several charities raising money for the cause. Atherton mum-of-three Catherine Harper knows first hand the impact of childhood cancer after her son Zavier, 7, was diagnosed with the disease in 2012. “He did 1161 days of treatment, pretty much every day he was having some sort of medication, steroid or antibiotic,” she said. “It’s usually about nine months where they have intense treatment, so most families are separated for that period. “That’s when Zavier got hit really hard, he was in hospital for 11 days at a time.” While Zavier finished chemotherapy last September, Mrs Harper said the recovery process was a slow one. “It takes about six months for the chemo and the steroids to leave his body and he still has to have blood tests every four weeks,” she said. “All the kids have to be re-immunised when they have

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across the region in brief Drought appeal to help

households and businesses doing it tough. “Living with the despair of ongoing drought A NATIONAL appeal to provide relief to can take years to overcome, and even when the drought-stricken families in the Far North has grass turns green there are still people in desperbeen launched. ate need of help,” she said. GIVIT, which connects those who have with “We know slow internet speeds in the area those in need via its website, is hoping to raise mean some families are unable to meet obliga$7000 to support residents in Queensland’s Gulf tions for distance education and instead are beregion. ing forced to drive their children long distances GIVIT founder and CEO, Juliette Wright, to school. These added fuel costs are stretching said GIVIT is working with a local organisation, already tight budgets. the Gulf Horizons Foundation, to support rural “We are calling on the public to donate funds to purchase fuel vouchers from a local roadhouse to ensure children are able to NO COST TRAINING IN AGED CARE/ attend school and receive ongoing, vital education.” DISABILTY &/OR IN HOUSEKEEPING Ms Wright said donations would help GIVIT buy groceries to be delivered by Do you want work in aged care mail or vouchers from local hardware or disability? shops, pharmacies or general stores. To donate, visit givit.org.au, click on Do you want to work in the “Donate Funds” page and select the housekeeping, cleaning, laundry drop down option “Drought Relief” in the or the food services area? “Donate to” option.

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Triathlon registrations open REGISTRATIONS for Yungaburra’s annual triathlon are now open. The event, which supports veterans charity Soldier On, attracts more than 500 competitors every year to the town’s Afghanistan Avenue of Honour on the Tinaburra foreshore. “From elite triathletes to beginners trying out the sport for the first time, there is a race to suit any age or ability,” said

Afghanistan veteran and paratriathlete Michael Lyddiard. The Enticer, Corporate (team) and kids Aquathon events will be held on November 12, while the more difficult Olympic and Sprint races will be held on November 14. All events can be entered as an individual or as a team, with a minimum age of seven or older able to participate. Triathlon organising committee chair and Tablelands councillor Samantha Banks said road closures will be kept to a minimum for the event, with the same courses as the 2015 event used. “The town centre of Yungaburra will be accessible for the entire weekend with a brief road closure on the Gillies Highway between the Yungaburra State School and Peeramon Rd from 6.30am to approximately 9am on the Sunday morning,” she said. “Williams Avenue through to the boat ramp will be closed to vehicular traffic during the races.” Tablelands Mayor Joe Paronella encouraged locals and visitors to compete, spectate or volunteer at the event. For more information and to register, visit www.yungaburratriathlon.org and like Yungaburra Triathlon on Facebook.

Grant program opens COOK Shire Council’s Community and Economic Development Grant Program has opened this week. The program aims to assist local groups, businesses or projects through funding for activities that promote community and/or economic improvement within the region. Applicants are eligible for up to $5000 and applications close on October 21. A Grants Information Session will be held on September 20 from 5pm-7pm at the Cooktown PCYC Events Centre.

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Pest meeting this month THE inaugural meeting of the CSC Invasive Plants and Animals Advisory Committee will be held in Cooktown this month. The primary function of the committee will be to provide input into the Biosecurity Plan for Cook Shire. It will also serve as a forum to share best practice knowledge on pest management and other biosecurity matters and discuss emerging issues and projects. The committee is open to all land managers within Cook Shire and industry and commu-

nity groups with a specific interest in biosecurity management. The meeting will be held on September 21 at the PCYC Events Centre from 10am-2.30pm. For more information, contact council’s Senior Biosecurity Officer.

Rail trail to be completed THE final stage of the Atherton to Walkamin Rail Trail is set to be completed this financial year. Council will upgrade an old railway bridge just south of Walkamin after getting $20,000 through the State Government’s Local Government Grants Program. The bridge, which hangs over the SunWater channel, will have a 10m-long, 3m-wide concrete deck with safety handrails and signage. Improved drainage and stabilisation works will also be undertaken. “This upgrade will progress completion of the Atherton to Walkamin Rail Trail, facilitating a safe, direct route for cyclists, walkers and horse-riders by connecting the towns, farms, residences, places of work and tourist attractions,” Tablelands mayor Joe Paronella said. The $40,000 project, which consisted of four stage, was jointly funded between Tablelands Regional Council and the State Government.

Free breakfast in the park The Mareeba Adventist Church is holding a free Sanitarium cereal breakfast at Anrold Park in Mareeba. Everyone is welcome to come along for the breakfast on Wednesday, September 21 from 7am to 9am.

New app for boaties A NEW online app is giving commercial boat owners boaties easy access to the latest safety standards. My Boat helps boat owners and operators understand their safety obligations and provides guidance on what might be required if they decide to upgrade or change their boat. Users can enter information about a boat, which is then used to generate a guide to relevant standards. It will also be a valuable tool for marine surveyors. AMSA naval architect Rob Maher said My Boat does not replace the need for accredited marine surveyors, but gives users an overall picture of regulatory requirements. “Owners and operators can use My Boat to make informed decisions, with less time and money spent interpreting standards and employing consultants,” Mr Maher said. “The application provides a snapshot of the safety standards, tailored to users’ needs, which will be particularly useful when considering upgrading or changing class.” The My Boat application is available at apps. amsa.gov.au/MyBoat

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Principal'sMESSAGE Recently the School Improvement Unit visited our school and we have continued to set our school direction around improvements in Reading and the focus on Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L). Staff at Mareeba SHS have been working together in planning using the Australian Curriculum and the reading aspects required through the curriculum in every faculty area. There has been some great sharing happening between staff and the focus will turn towards the professional development required to ensure reading success. As you can see with the Cowboys trip that has been organised our focus will continue to be around rewarding students for positive behaviours. Each year level has been rewarding positive behaviour with activities organised by the year level coordinators. The success of the Student Referral Room has also allowed us to have greater communication between the school and families to focus on students gaining positive results. Lastly I would like to send a huge congratulations to our student leaders. They have definitely created a talking point with their outstanding presentation relating to the stigma associated with mental health issues. With 300,000 hits on our Facebook account, I think that the students have dealt with this situation, in conjunction with Margie Bestmann and the Black Dog institute, in such a professional and thought provoking way. This is a great advertisement for how we can work together with our community to promote and deal with challenging issues.

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Tristan Burford-Baynes, Bradley Newlands and Zane Singleton will spend a week of their holidays at QUT, Brisbane, attending the Vice Chancellor’s STEM Camp. Students were selected on merit from a very strong group of applicants, and with only 80 places available across the state, we are proud to have three of our students selected. After his week at QUT, Tristan will go on to spend a week as an intern at the Queensland Brain Institute, working alongside scientists on a range of neuro-science projects. Tristan earned this opportunity after coming 2nd out of 2,000 students in the 2015 Queensland Brain Bee Challenge. Jessica Heggie, Isobel Johnson and Mateen Latif have been selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum – in all, three of the seven available places for the

entire North Region of Australia went to Mareeba SHS students. Our four UQ Science Ambassadors, Jessica Heggie, Isobel Johnson, Mateen Latif and Hannah McDowall have tied for first prize in the UQ Science Ambassadors’ Competition, making them the best in the State.

Two students, Tristan Burford-Baynes and Mateen Latif have been accepted to the UQ Young Scholars Program at the end of the year. They will travel to Brisbane and live on-campus for a week whilst attending a range of university-level lectures across a range of disciplines.

ATTENDANCE & REWARDS PROGRAM A diverse group from Years 7 to 12 of nearly 50 Mareeba State High School students travelled to Townsville last weekend to watch the NQ Cowboys beat the Gold Coast Titans in the last round of the NRL Season. Coordinated by the ILT Leadership Group the trip, incorporated a tour

of the grounds and a photo opportunity with Player, Matty Bowen. The students were great, excited with lots of chatter and laughter all mixed in. It is a lot of effort but the spectacle, the Sunset, the fact some students had never been

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The LAND FIVE Tablelands producers have been nominated for this year’s Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer Award. The Express talks to each of them to find out how they’re leading the region in innovation and what makes them passionate about produce.

Innovators lead the way INNOVATIVE: Blue Sky Produce’s Jess Fealy up early on the family farm.

Jess Fealy – Blue Sky Produce To most people, internet blogging and farming are world’s apart. But Mareeba mum Jess Fealy has brought the two together, helping build a mini farming empire along the way. “I’m just a farmer’s wife who happens to love social media,” she quipped. “I’m really happy that social media levels the playing field for family businesses. We don’t have the advertising budgets that the big guys do but we do have our feet on the ground in the paddock and I think that’s why people like it.” Originally a travel blogger documenting her and husband Matt’s adventures around Australia, the focus shifted for Jess about three years ago when the couple came to Mareeba to manage Blue Sky Produce’s 62ha property. With avocadoes, mangoes, limes and passionfruit all grown on site, Mrs Fealy leverages the power of social media to showcase Blue Sky’s produce across the country. “There’s real value in being to connect directly with your customers as farmers,” she said. “We had a viral post this year about our reject avocadoes that just went crazy and we managed to sell them all!” Indeed, a single post on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by Mrs Fealy to let customers know where their produce will be selling in capital cities generates instant sales for the business. “It’s been a really terrific marketing tool for us, and not only that, we get to share our story,” she said.

Don Murray – Nature’s Haven Organic fruit and vegetables seem to be latest foodie trend at the moment. But if there’s anyone who appreciates just how much yakka is involved, it’s Nature’s Haven founder Don Murray. After years of selling fertilisers and insecticides to farmers, Mr Murray decided to do away with chemicals and start an organic farm at Coleambally, NSW back in 2002. Starting off with just a small 20ha hobby farm, Mr Murray’s operation soon grew to four properties in the town and another four in Dimbulah after expanding to the Far North in 2009. The two different locations allow Mr Murray to take full advantage of seasonal changes, ensuring a continual supply of organic onions, pumpkins, sweetcorn and zucchinis all year round. Nature’s Haven can at times be supplying up to 95 per cent of the organic zucchini market in Australia, while the business itself was growing about 30 per cent a year until a downturn in the market this year. “We’ll be going through a consolidation phase over the next few years,” he said. Mr Murray said the market had become more competitive meaning a greater focus on innovation to stay ahead of the curve. Ginger, turmeric and sweet potato are currently being trialled by Nature’s Haven. “Organic farming is more risky than conventional growing but there’s a lot more profit in it at the end of the day,” he said.

Karen Muccignat - Muccignat Farming More than 30 years in the farming industry has taught Karen Muccignat a thing or two about what grows and what doesn’t on the Tablelands. Together with husband Andrew, the Mutchilba mum-of-four owns two roughly 50ha properties growing predominantly limes and mangoes. The couple have grown several crops in the past, including tobacco, passionfruit, avocados, asparagus, Western Australian wildflowers and pumpkins. “We’ve built a big packing shed as well that’s unique to Far North Queensland as well as a lot of fully imported machinery,” she said. “Not many women are in leadership roles in the agricultural industry.” Mrs Muccignat’s input into the Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association and Mareeba-Dimbulah Irrigation Area Council means she is at the forefront of agricultural issues on the Tablelands. “We’re all just volunteers doing our best and if people don’t put their hand up to take on these roles, governments start walking over you,” she said. Warren Jonsson – Jonsson’s Farm Market When it comes to produce, bigger is definitely better for agricultural icon Warren Jonsson. The third-generation Ravenshoe farmer is best known for his two Jonsson’s Farm Market stores in Cairns, bringing locally grown produce from the “paddock to plate”. “I just got sick of being the price taker with our produce that we sent south and I wanted to be a price maker,” he said. Mr Jonsson owns about 4000 head of cattle at a 25,000ha station at Mt Garnet, as well as growing potatoes, avocados, tomatoes, capsicum and eggplant at his home farm in Ravenshoe. “We’ve also got a hectare we’re just experimenting at the moment with covered cropping,” he said. “Such a wide variety of food can be grown

suGar rEPOrts MOssMaN MiLL CrushiNG statistiCs WEEk 14 Mossman Mill processed 48,454 tonnes of cane for the week at an average crushing rate of 355 tonnes/hour with plant availability over budget. The significant downtime events during the week included the failure of the lime saccharate pump used for clarification at the start of the week and a scheduled maintenance day for effet cleaning and mill arcing later in the week. The scheduled maintenance day allowed for good processing rates into the weekend to make up lost opportunities from the earlier stops. Cane transport and harvesting groups have been resolving issues to ensure a consistent cane supply to the mill. Crush statistiCs: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 48,454 tonnes • CCS for week: 12.24 • Total cane crushed to date: 437,749 tonnes • CCS average to date: 11.22 • 2016 crop estimate: 850,000 tonnes

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in North Queensland because of our diverse climate.” While his stores see 12,000 customers a week, Mr Jonsson said his goal was now to develop export opportunities to Asia in the next 12 months. The farming veteran is quick to credit his wife Gail and sons Brad, Luke and Dean for the success he has today. Dr Geraldine McGuire – Rainforest Bounty Taking advantage of the region’s plentiful supply of rainforest fruits has been a runaway success for Malanda’s Dr Geraldine McGuire. The environmental scientist and her partner Atherton Nye run a 32ha property at Oak Grove and another 72ha farm along the Johnstone River, growing Davidson plums, lemon aspes, lilly pilly and tamarinds. Since starting out 15 years ago, Dr McGuire’s Rainforest Bounty business has since branched out into cooking classes, event hosting and manufacturing, selling gourmet condiments to some of the top restaurants in the country. “I’m also the chair of our regional food network, Taste Paradise, where the whole mandate is to promote the produce of Tropical North Queensland,” she said. Dr McGuire said her next company’s next step was international export to Asia, Europe and the United Kingdom. “What we do is really world class and we’ve established ourselves in Australia,” she said. Both of Rainforest Bounty’s properties were former dairy farms, which have since been repopulated with native rainforest trees. Dr McGuire said Rainforest Bounty also sources produce from five other local growers, which is then processed at their manufacturing facility and distributed. ■ The award winner will be announced at this Friday’s Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association dinner at the Mareeba International Club.

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Holiday entertainment at the movies THE school holidays are virtually here and there's a fabulous fix of top movies coming to Mareeba's Rising Sun Cinema – starting this weekend. THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS (Rated G) from the people who brought you Despicable Me, as well as Disney's fantasy adventure PETE' S DRAGON (Rated PG) – both are ideal holiday entertainment for all ages. The final chapter of the endearing Bridget Jones trilogy – BRIDGET JONES BABY, also starts this week. By all reviews this seems to be the best one of them all. In the staring roles are Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson and Jim Broadbent. These are all first run movies coming to the Rising Sun at the same time as they are released around the country – so you can see them locally first and without having to travel anywhere.

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turned upside down, when his owner brings home a sloppy mongrel named Duke. They have to put their quarrels behind when they find out that an adorable white bunny named Snowball is building an army of lost pets determined to take revenge. Review by Vicky Roach: Toys, cars, supermarket produce ... secret lives have proven to be especially fertile ground for artful animators. This latest variation, a belly-scratching adventure that imagines what our pets get up to while we are at work, stacks up surprisingly well. Directed by Chris Renaud (Despicable Me) and Yarrow Cheney, The Secret Life of Pets doesn’t reach the benchmark set by Pixar’s Toy Story, which got better with each iteration. But what it lacks in ground-breaking developments, it makes up for with the tenacious charm of its lead terrier Max (Louis C.K.) and the surprising sass of his most ardent admirer, a white Pomeranian named Gidget (Jenny Slate). While the pacing is at times a little breathless, the drama bites and the laughs keep on coming. For a cute animal movie, the film makers also exhibit admirable restraint. Even the most obvious, lump-in-thethroat moment, involving Snowball, is nicely underplayed.

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as Jack Qwant, a matchmaking website mogul, and Colin Firth as the reserved, conservative barrister Mark Darcy. The circumstances when Bridget meets Jack and bumps into Mark are unexpected and funny: it is the way these situations unfold that makes everything so amusing. There is a funeral, a christening, a wedding and a music festival, which is where the inappropriately dressed Bridget is face down in the mud, when she meets Jack. The laughs begin from the outset in the television studio where Bridget works, when she feeds the wrong lines to Miranda (Sarah Solemani), her zany friend and TV host (when broadcasting live to air). My favourite scenes are those that showcase Colin Firth's delicious dry reserve, when he struggles valiantly to reveal his emotions. Dempsey is good too: it is not an easy role to charm us so convincingly as the new man in Bridget's life. Bridget's pregnancy is the pivot around which everything swings. Meanwhile, all the gang from the previous films reappear like welcome old friends: Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones as Bridget's parents and Bridget's friends. Watch out for Ed Sheeran in a fun cameo. Emma Thompson as Bridget's caustic gynecologist is divine; the line she delivers just before the baby's birth brings the house down. All the story strands are beautifully managed and amid hilarity and turmoil, the film ends on a high note. Isn't that what we wanted for Bridget Jones, the lovable single girl looking for love?

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Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

You could easily lose your temper at work. Don’t push your opinions or ideas on others. You may want to take a look at courses offered at a local institute. Children may be on your mind.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

You should be able to make major career gains if you plan your intentions carefully. You can expect changes in your financial situation as well as in your status. However, be careful with luggage; it may be rerouted.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Apple

Coconut

Guava

Raisin

Avocado

Current

Kiwi

Strawberry

Banana

Date

Lemon

Tangerine

Blueberry

Durian

Lime

Watermelon

Cherry

Fig

Lychee

Citrus

Grape

Prune

Puzzle solutions

Escapist tendencies will result in a poor reputation and a lack of confidence. Any intimate relationships with colleagues will lead to gossip that could easily affect your position. You may feel that someone at work is holding you back.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

You might not accomplish all that you want to at home today. Having your own business is a good idea. You will be viewed as a sensitive, compassionate individual and others will ask you for advice.

Pisces

Max 28o Min 15o

Ingredients

April 21 to May 21

Advancement can be yours if you are assertive in your approach. Unexpected bills will be impossible for you to pay. Visit friends or relatives you rarely see.

Leo

Tuesday 20th

sudoku

Be prepared to lose friends or alienate other people if you insist on being stubborn. Make plans to attend group discussions or get together with friends who like to talk as much as you do.

Cancer

Monday 19th

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

Work quietly on your own. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunities that exist. Children will be of major concern if you haven’t kept the lines of communication open.

Gemini

Sunday 18th

Max 29o Min 16o

ACROSS 7. A person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. 8. A call made to rally soldiers for battle. 9. Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance. 10. Reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree. 11. Departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour. 13. A dome-shaped Eskimo house. 15. Make a speech, especially pompously or at length. 16. Make (something) seem worthy and impressive. 18. Made, consisting of, or resembling wood; woody. 19. Past and past participle of tell. 21. A landlocked country in East Africa. 22. Causing horror.

DOWN 1. A foolish or stupid person (often as a general term of abuse). 2. Popular music that is tuneful and undemanding. 3. An item or piece of something, typically one left over from a larger piece or set. 4. A contemptible or unpleasant person. 5. The state of being the firstborn child. 6. A rejection or dismissal of someone by treating them as unimportant. 12. Money obtained in return for labour or services. 14. A low-brow style of mass-produced art or design using popular or cultural icons. 17. Having electrical or magnetic polarity. 20. Past and past participle of lay.

ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY

Feb 20 to March 20

Social activity should be on your agenda today. An older member of the family may need assistance. You mustn’t give too much to your children.

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

House and land at Amaroo

Picture is an artist’s impression and may vary from the finished product.

Amaroo and Austart Homes Tablelands (QBCC 1076708) house and land package* – proposed for construction on Lot 126 Karobean Drive, Amaroo. Affordable and prestigious, this three bedroom, 186m2 family home features terrific street appeal and represents great value for money. Positioned for peace of mind, Lot 126 fea-

tures 907m2 that has over 30 metres of back boundary, overlooking the gully. The Fitzroy will entice those who wish to be close to medical facilities, with the Amaroo Medical Centre close by and the future Amaroo Market Place, delightful parks and gardens will also be within walking distance. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms featuring open plan living areas. You will love

the trendy kitchen that includes an island bench plus flow through access to the alfresco dining area. Priced at $330,000* and based on Austart Homes Tablelands Fitzroy Range – inclusions including tiles throughout, fly screens, and driveway allowance and much more. *House and land sold on separate contracts, house at $212,000, plus land at

$118,000. A list of inclusions is available on request. Contact Deb today for more information. Phone 0409 321 000 or call into the Amaroo sales centre at Hastie Road, Mareeba, open every Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 3pm. Visit www.amarooestate. com.au

Are you chasing the perfect lifestyle family home? Stop and look here... Nestled on five acres only four kilometres from the Mareeba CBD, the block gives the owners the opportunity to be close enough to town, but give the peace and quiet of country living. The school bus will drive right past the front door to pick up the kids, or they can easily ride their pushbikes to school and sporting grounds. With the home being positioned at the front of the block, the fully fenced backyard offers ample space to place in a couple of horses, plant a small orchard or the kids can have their own motorbike track. Sit under the rear pergola, overlooking the inground pool with uninterAddress: rupted views over Price: the five acres with no Agent: neighbour’s in sight. The red clay brick Contact: home with large

das offers two separate living areas, three large bedrooms, plus an ensuite to the main and a second separate bathroom for the kids and guests. The double carport and the double bay colourbond shed offers plenty of space for cars and storage area, then at the back of the block are more sheds and stables in place. The perfect lifestyle choice for those seeking space and privacy close to town. Inspect today with exclusive agent Alex Srhoj at Ray White Rural Mareeba. Phone 0403 343 692. MAREEBA $429,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj Ray White Rural Mareeba 0403 343 692

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PROPERTY The beauty within

This home is well and truly ready for you to move into and enjoy living without having to do any further work as the current owner has taken care of everything that needed updating or fixing. Fully run by solar power so you will not be depressed each time you receive an electricity bill. Brand new kitchen, spruced up bathroom, polished timber floors, built-ins in all three bedrooms, open plan living, aircons, fans are just some of the things you will find so appealing. A corner block that is extra length which might allow you to build an additional dwelling. A garage/shed and a carport plus a large entertainment area at the back of the house completes this home. All this at a walking distance to Coles and the rest of town. Available for inspections any time, just give me a call first.

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Inspect by appointment with Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba. Phone 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100.

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PRICE REDUCED!

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

LifestyLe is ALL About ChoiCe

This sophisticated 476m2 opulent residence is positioned on a 4202m2 of lush, totally manicured grounds which offers a lifestyle for only the privileged few. • Executive design 5 bedroom family home • 3 bathrooms • Open plan living + bar • 2 large external entertaining areas • 4 bay red brick shed with 3 bays comprising of self contained living • Walking distance to the CBD We invite you to inspect this prestige family home to truly appreciate the many features on offer. Price: $629,000 NEG Contact: Exclusive Agent Ivona Carusi on 0409 579 197

MAREEBA REDUCED to $249,000 Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648

if you have a family, we have the house. Three bedroom timber house, kitchen/dining plus separate lounge room, fans throughout, timber floors, one bathroom and toilet, single garage and fenced yard. For rent at $300 per week. Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au or visit mareeba4880realestate.com.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA For rent $300 P/W Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

FOR RENT

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

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES FO

2 BEDROOM UNIT

• OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA • AIR CONDITIONING • INTERNAL LAUNDRY • DOWNSTAIRS PARKING • INCLUDES BUILT-IN, FRIDGE, 1 QUEEN BED • CENTRAL POSITION

$270 PER WEEK 4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

www.mareeba4880realestate.com.au

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

EXCLUSIVE

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

THE ESSENCE OF STYLE

• 4 bed block home on 1 acre, Biboohra • New bathroom, stylish kitchen, aircon, fans • Great outdoor entertaining area & gazebo • 5 bay shed, fully fenced horse paddocks

• 4165m2 level allotment, town water • 3 bedrooms, media room, open plan • Galley style kitchen, butler’s pantry • Large, tiled entertainment area, built-in BBQ

$390,000 NEG

$479,000 NEG

SALLY TEITZEL 0427 933 417

JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

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Quality farm land – suitable for avocados With 50 megalitres of water allocation from Tinaroo Creek, 38.35 hectares of flat, arable soils (red and light coloured) and multiple shed infrastructures in place, this property provides the perfect opportunity to enter into a farming venture or to expand an existing farming enterprise. The added bonus is its close proximity to town - less than 10 minutes’ drive. Improvements to this property include: • Five bedroom plus office dwelling (with new kitchen, large living area, tongue and groove walls) • Tobacco shed and bulk shed, bulk barns and sturdy timber verandah in good condition • Near new machinery shed (10m x 10m), plus old machinery shed • 6 inch underground mainlines throughout the paddocks, electric pump and motor • Bird aviaries, fish pond and water feature • Inventory list includes: Fiat 100-90 4WD Tractor with

forks, Fiat 650 Tractor, 2000L Mister, Fiat 411R Tractor, 2 AV tractors, sorting table for zucchini/cucumbers and a commercial type fixed compressor under the shed, 100" rotary hoe, 28 plate hydraulic disc harrow, 60" rotary hoe, hydraulic picking machine, 25 acres solid set, 6 foot slasher, 6 spring tine ripper and back blade. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office. Phone 0408 456 344. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Tinaroo Creek Rd, MAREEBA $1,000,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

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PROPERTY 95 acres well priced

This 95.53 acre parcel of land is situated on the Cairns side of Mareeba and offers a multitude of positive aspects aside from it's exceptional position. Currently receiving a reasonable return from horse agistment there is also the capacity to run cattle or crops as the property features good quality, arable soils. It also offers an exceptional acreage lifestyle with picturesque views and access to Cobra Creek with it's own camping spot and swimming hole. Other attributes include: • 95.53 Acres (38.66HA) level land, fully fenced with 2 driveway access and four fenced paddocks.

• Three bedroom plus office timber home Mareeba and only 35 minutes to Cairns. with polished timber floors, modern kitchThis is a very well located property with en and large patio/entertainment area – huge potential inspection is highly recomcurrently rented @ $350 p/w. mended. • 7.5m x 9.5m lockable workshop with For further information or to arrange a 15amp power. • Large shed/storage barns plus one bed- private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468. room sleepout. • Cobra Creek access with camping spot and swimming hole plus Address: Tinaroo Creek Rd, MAREEBA 2nd creek with 20 megalitre water Price: $900,000 allocation. Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi • Cattle yards, loading ramp and Joe Torrisi Real Estate crush. Contact: 0417 700 468 • Bitumen road to the front gate. • Positioned only 10 minutes to

PRICE REDUCED!

• 4 BEDROOMS + AIRCON, ENSUITE & BUILT-INS • STUNNING 65M2 WRAPAROUND TIMBER DECK • DOUBLE GARAGE + 6M X 6M COLORBOND SHED • 800M2 FENCED BLOCK, ONLY MINUTES TO TOWN

EXCEPTIONAL BUYING @ $375,000 0417 700 468 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

PRICE REDUCTION

• $294,000 • Good Area • 28 Hastings Drive • Freshly Painted • 5 Rooms • Fenced

www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au altitudemareeba@aapt.net.au

107-111 BYRNES ST

Easy living country lifestyle – inspect today Located in one of Mareeba's most sought after areas, on just over an acre, in a peaceful rural setting is this four bedroom, two toilet home. Complete with massive entertainer's patio this home is conveniently positioned close to St Stephens High School and represents a quiet country lifestyle. You will love the welcoming feel this property presents with a circular driveway and secure twobay garage. The property features a fully fenced leafy yard and established gardens backing onto a bush reserve. The home recently under went a full refurbishment and is sparkling like a new. Featuring open plan living and fully tiled with fans and air conditioning.

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The kitchen has huge pantry, plenty of bench and cupboard space with a gas cook top. Built on a large scale and designed for easy family living with quality finishes throughout, this is an exceptionally liveable family home that is waiting for your inspection. For more information please call Dallas Williams at Rogato Real Estate today. Phone 0447 809 804. (ID # 1P1807). Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $399,000 Dallas Williams Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0447 809 804

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10 bankSia St, Walkamin: inSpeCt SatUrDay 10-11am

Cool & Comfortable oWner HaS reloCateD! in Walkamin immeDiate Sale reQUireD!

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• New Kitchen • Timber Floors Throughout • Fully Security Screened • Powered Shed, Cement Floor $285,000 neg ID#1P1871

• Fully Repainted Inside • 2 Toilets • Garden Shed • Fully Fenced $209,000 neg ID#1P1469

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• Renovated House • Massive Shed • 1012m2 Block • Fully Fenced $245,000 neg ID#1P1811 Aurelia 0418 183 555

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Graphic Design

Motor Mechanic

Roofing & Sheds

Handyman Irrigation I.T

Pest Management Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

Security Skip Bins Storage

Childcare Cleaning Curtains & Blinds

Blinds Bulldozer Hire

Driving School

Floor Coverings Fuel

Air Conditioning

Earthmoving

AIR CONDITIONING

H I

CHILDCARE

DRIVING SCHOOL

Timber Travel Tree Lopping

Venue Hire

ELECTRICAL

MOBILE AUTO ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULICS

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Call Eugene: 0400 080 327

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

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

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

ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets

www.donhall.com.au

Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

AVIATION

CLEANING

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

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

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

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

TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au

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For $30 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

FLOOR COVERINGS

ELECTRICAL

your local business guide BLINDS

CURTAINS & BLINDS

TO IN

Blinds and Curtains

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

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

FLOORS

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

BULLDOZER HIRE

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man!

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 0429 869 023

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

96 James Street, Mareeba

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

Plus we sell...

Supply & Fit

SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796

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

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

Desiree Siemon

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146

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

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

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

Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

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

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

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

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

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

phOne 4092 2922

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Daniel Battistin

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

Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

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

receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Service StationS open to the public

24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers (Mareeba only)

7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: 4092 2472 • F: 4092 2668 18 MOFFAT ST, RAvENShOE • P: 4097 6888 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo 4098 8222 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

business GRAPHIC DESIGN

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

HIC D ES

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

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFi Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels & EFi Vehicles

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

45 Chewko Road, PO Box 131, Mareeba Phone / Fax: 4092 3563

IRRIGATION

your local business guide

POOL MAINTENANCE

TIMBER

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

ROOFING & SHEDS

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

• Total Hose Fitting Service

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

• Hydraulic Components • Cylinder Repairs • Mobile Service

PHONE: 0488 045 031 6 Reynolds Street, Mareeba

I.T

your local business guide

SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS

PEST MANAGEMENT

In-store and On-site

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

BURRATRONICS

67 Byrnes St, Mareeba • 4092 7038

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

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

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba

SELF REMOVAL & STORAGE

PLUMBING

Self Removal & Storage PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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Peter Roy Photographer

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

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

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

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

SKIP BINS

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

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

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

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

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

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

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

Wedding

email us: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Transport

For Sale Office equipment fOr Sale

Carla Barletta & Dylan Taylor 17th September, 2016 Congratulations on this special day. Best wishes for a lifetime filled with laughter. Love from Zio Fred & Zia Frances, Johnny, Stacey, Zak and Magnus, Joseph and Ashley.

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

What’s Coming Up!

Local Events Calendar SEPTEMBER

17th Mareeba Annuals Race Day at Mareeba Turf Club. 17th Cent sale at Mareeba Leagues Club from 12noon - supporters of 65 roses and CF for families.

PHONE: 4045 1767

MRT

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

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers

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.

Got an event coming up? Email The Express today! admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

Position Vacant Walkers Wanted

For letter box deliveries Phone Millie 0429 933 884

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

Pets

Adopt-A-Pet

Large quantity of 3” and 4” aluminium irrigation pipes with sprinklers. In Mareeba. Ph 0414 277 650.

1992 Volvo Coach – 53 seat ex school bus. Very good condition, unregistered – as is. Ph 0414 277 650.

Rinnai 4 burner SS BBQ with side burner & hood $200. Rheem 315lt electric hot water system VGC $200. 2 x Radio BMX bikes $150 each.1 x Malvern star MB $200. 4 x rims & tyres suit Holden rodeo $160. Kawai 2 tier electric organ $250. Palings piano $400. Ph 0400 490 493.

Celebrity X Mobility Scooter, Licence plates, very good cond. 3 years old, hardly used. $850. Ph 4092 2878 or 0408 446 482.

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

Drift trike RegRetful sale spRingmount Raceway 210cc 4 stroke motor, disc brakes, sliders on rear wheels, can travel up to 40km per hour, only 4 months old. New $2700

Selling $2000 P: 0400 731 489

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

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

Mareeba Animal Refuge 4092 3060, Hickling Avenue, Mareeba Blue Cattle Dogs for sale – wormed and vax. $100 each. Phone 4093 3122.

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House for rent in Mareeba. Ph 0417 724 367. House for rent in Dimbulah. Ph 0417 724 367. Advertising works. Call us on 4092 3464.

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.

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Cleaning SUPERCLEAN

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

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

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

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

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

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EXPRESS sPORT Superstar Geitz wows Mareeba NETBALL royalty visited Mareeba last Wednesday as superstar Laura Geitz hosted a private training session for a lucky group of players. Geitz, who captains the Queensland Firebirds and Australian Diamonds, delighted Mareeba Netball Association members at Bendigo Bank Recreational Precinct as she imparted her expert knowledge and skills of the game onto the eager youngsters. “I grew up in a rural town so I know just how important visits from athletes are to help inspire these young kids,” she said. “I think some of the best talent lies up

in these areas.” Geitz admitted she was star struck herself as a junior player when netball stars came to host clinics at her local club, and now loved being able to do the same thing. “I suppose it helps these girls realise that it wasn’t all that long ago that I was just a kid running around my local court in a country town,” she said. “If they want to progress to the next level it is possible.” The training session was offered as part of a competition with The Coffee Club, which was won by a local family. PHOTOS BY PETER ROY

Lilly represents Roosters in Miss CDRL 17-year-old Atherton student Lilly Curcio (pictured) is representing the Atherton Senior Roosters in the 2016 Miss Cairns District Rugby League quest. The 2016 Miss CDRL winner will be announced at the league’s gala annual Gold Medal dinner on Friday September 23, at the Brother’s Leagues Club, in Cairns, with major player awards also being presented on the night. The Atherton Roosters are holding their 2016 Presentation night this Friday, September 16, at the Roosters Clubhouse from 6.30pm.

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EXPRESS sPORT Mareeba duo smash triathlon

DRIVEN: Mareeba firefighter Jose Lopez at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship earlier this month.

A LOCAL firefighter and council officer have flown the flag for Mareeba after competing in a gut-busting half Ironman. Jose Lopez and Jennifer McCarthy both competed in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship on the Sunshine Coast earlier this month, finishing 114th and 229nd respectively in the 40-44 age division. “For me personally, I thought I did very well. I took 28 minutes off my time from my last half Ironman,” he said. Just his third half Ironman, the father-of-two said he relished the experience of pushing his body to the limit. “I had a couple of friends who were doing triathlons and that sort of got me into it,” he said. “It’s a lot of hours of training leading up to it. It’s early morning starts, afternoons and weekends. “But the more and more I do

them, the more I enjoy it.” Trained by fitness expert and Ironman veteran Joe Pilat, Lopez and McCarthy were able to hone their bodies into perfect endurance weapons. “Joe had to sacrifice a lot of time as well,” Lopez said. “He didn’t have to be out there with us, but he put his time in out there during those early mornings and late afternoons. “He did my program for me and nutrition. A lot of support came from Joe.” Lopez also praised the support of his family, who had to contend with his day job as a firefighter and punishing Ironman training schedule. “It does take you away from your family, especially when you’re competing,” he said. Lopez said he was now raring to go from the Ironman 70.3 in Cairns next year.

Club misses senior squad this season MAREEBA Cricket Club will be without a senior team for the first time in its history. Club president Irene Roy said work commitments, injuries and young players moving away from Mareeba cruelled their chances of fielding a full senior squad in Cricket Far North’s reserve grade competition, which began last Sunday. “It’s very disappointing,” Roy said. “We probably could have campaigned a little bit more for a senior team, but before we knew it, we had to nominate a team.

“It’s left us in the lurch.” The club’s only senior team competed in third grade last season, and Roy said she wanted to see them step up a grade this season to make it more competitive for younger players. “Usually you rely on your juniors coming up and we haven’t been getting them,” she said. “The kids get jobs, they go to uni.” Roy said the club’s plan now was to build a strong base of U16 players who would be able to step up into reserve grade next season, together with a handful of experienced veterans.

“You’ve got to have somewhere for the juniors to go and someone to look up to,” she said. It has been about a decade since the club last fielded an A grade squad. The club’s five junior teams play out of Kerribee Park, Firth Park and Borzi Park, with government funding recently secured for a turf wicket and canteen upgrade at Borzi Park. Roy said she was confident the funding would stay with the club despite not having a senior team this season.

Blow for other Bulls squads SHOCK losses for Mareeba’s second division and reserve teams have seen them bundled out of the finals. A misfiring second division squad lost 2-1 to Innisfail in their semi-final at Borzi Park last Friday night, while a heartbreaking penalty shootout loss cruelled the reserves’ chances against Leichhardt in Sunday’s preliminary final. Second division coach Angelo Tatti said a plethora of missed chances ultimately cost his side a spot in the grand final. “We created so many chances but they just didn’t go in the back of net,” he said. “We were the better team on the park, but they ended up scoring two goals.” While Innisfail converted both of their chances courtesy of Michael Tsakissiris, Bulls midfielder Josh Ruiz proved the home side’s only salvation, scoring off a free kick in the first half. But Tatti was full of praise for his side’s character, who still have next month’s Crad Evans Shield to play for in Townsville after winning the premiership. Striker Damian Wildman was instrumental throughout the season, leading the second division with 23 goals. “I couldn’t really ask anything more of the boys, they threw everything at it,” Tatti said. “The boys are looking forward to playing in the Crad Evans Shield, hopefully we can come away with it.” After going 2-0 down early in the first half at Petersen Park, the reserves hit back with two of their own in the second thanks to an own goal and Brandon Pozzebon strike, forcing the game into extra time. Forward Jamie Wilesmith then made it 3-2 before Leichhardt made it even again to send the game in penalties. Reserves coach Marcello Savaglio said he was “shattered” to see his team lose 4-3 on penalties after being largely the underdog all season. “The boys are devastated,” he said. “They fought hard, they played with their hearts on their sleeves…I’m so proud of them.”

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Division 2: All games went to drop offs and were extremely hard fought. Green Machine v Lightning Hawks 4/3, with lightning Hawks placing 4th and Green Machine placing 3rd overall. All Stars v Troopers won on golden goal 3/2: Troopers runners-up and All Stars 2016 Premiers. Division 1: All Stars v Green Machine 7/1 with All Stars placing 3rd and Green Machine 4th. Hurricanes v Bionic Blues went to drop offs and then flicks as extremely hotly contested: final score at end of drop off 3 all. Plenty flicks 2/1 to Hurricanes who then took Premiers for 2016 Ladies: Roga Wild Cats defeated BV Misfits3/0. Veterans: Went to drop off’s after full time saw a 1 all draw. Finally won by Plastered Vets with a golden goal, final score 2/1.

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MAREEBA BULLS GRAND FINALS CHARGE!

Come & run with the bulls

Club’s winning culture key to stellar success A NEVER-say-die attitude in every Mareeba Bulls side is the reason behind the club’s stunning success. Bulls premiers coach and club technical director Alex Srhoj said a winning culture instilled in junior squads right up to senior level had resulted in several teams making finals appearances. “The fact that all our competitive age groups made the finals, and some of them are now into the grand final, is fantastic,” he said. “It just goes to show that the club is obviously ticking the right boxes.” Srhoj said providing an enjoyable environment for all players was key to their technical development and success on the field. “The results are coming, which is great,” he said. “For all the teams to see the benefits of the hard work they’re putting in just gives the club more momentum going forward.” A strong junior base should also reap benefits for the Bulls’ senior teams, as talented juniors start to come up through the ranks. “The coaches are doing a great job,” Srhoj said.

“For the first time in a few years we’ve probably got depth in every age group and there’s quality there.” Srhoj said a commitment to continual improvement meant the club would never rest on its laurels. “Every year we’ve raised the bar, every year we’ve looked to improve and that’s a credit to the people before me, the committee and the club as a whole,” he said. “It just creates an environment where people want to improve.” Leadership shown by Mareeba’s senior players also plays a “huge part” in helping to inspire their junior counterparts, said Srhoj. That was prominently on display during the Bulls Premiers semi-final win against Stratford, where they came from 3-1 down to win on penalties. “There were probably six or seven kids in the dressing room after that game and they got to see the passion our boys have for the club and what it means to wear the shirt,” Srhoj said. “It’s something that we’ll continue to push and promote as much as we can.”

President’s Message IT Feels like just yesterday the 2016 season commenced. Once again, large numbers of keen football players from squirts to premiers, signed up to what has turned into a successful season across the board. All grades have performed well and large, stable numbers have ensured a strong, enjoyable environment in each age group. A huge shout out must go to all the coaches. It can be a tough gig, but one of the most enjoyable. Our coaches give up so much time towards our children’s development and enjoyment, and watching a child’s talent and determination grow throughout the year is very rewarding. On the field, all of our clubs junior competitive age groups made semi-final action, with three making it through to the grand final. In the senior divisions, our club continues to be a force. For the third successive year running all three men’s senior grades made the semi-finals. The premiers are in the grand final, while the reserves and the leagues minor premiers, second division, were unlucky not to make it, just losing their semis. Off the field, the club has shown true leadership by implementing various infrastructure upgrades at the grounds. With the help of a ‘Get in the Game’ grant, the club was able to secure lights for our second field. This will allow more night time fixtures to be played across all levels, thus creating a consistent junior/senior playing day where we can.

Along with the continuation of our ‘Work for the Dole’ program in conjunction with Busy at Work, painting continued onto the band hall, an all-weather concrete slab was installed at the dug outs and the new fencing commenced. Last but not least, a huge thank you must go to the hardworking committee and volunteers. Without these wonderful people, the club would not be where it is today. They put in many, many hours behind the scenes, sacrificing their nights and weekends to ensure our players and supporters have the best facility and best food available. I would like to personally thank MUFC technical director Alex Srhoj and Junior vice president Jodi Allen for their encouragement and assistance over this past year. I have learned a lot in my position as president and look forward to 2017. To the juniors, parents, senior players and supporters – the passion and commitment you show towards training, travelling and game time is unprecedented. MUFC has grown immensely over 70 years within all levels of the game, and that is thanks only to these people. Without this dedication and love for the club, we wouldn’t be as strong as we are today. We are a community club and we endeavour to continue that unity. I hope to see as many as possible at the grand final day this Saturday at Endeavour Park. Bring the noise. MUFC – It’s our club, our town, our future.

Tamara Srhoj

Junior teams do club proud ahead of grand finals THREE Mareeba Bulls junior teams have made it to the grand final, capping off a stellar season for the club. The Bulls’ Under 12 boys, Under 13 boys and U12/13/14 girls teams have all made it to the big finale, with junior vice president Jodi Allen full of praise for their efforts. “From under-6s right through, our kids seem to dominate the competition,” she said. “It’s our work ethic. The kids train two

days a week. No-one else does that, so it’s obviously a big difference that other teams are starting to see now. “The kids put a lot of effort in.” Allen said she was especially excited about the girls team, which marked the first year the club had entered an all-girls squad. They’ll face Innisfail in the grand final this Friday after a 4-1 drubbing of Southern Cross Strikers in their preliminary final last

Saturday. “If these girls stick around for the next few years, our ladies team is going to be sensational,” Allen said. Meanwhile, the U13 squad is shaping up for a rematch with Edge Hill after Mareeba thumped them 6-0 in the semi-final. First-time coach Luke Srhoj has had an outstanding debut season with his Under 12 side, who will also face Edge Hill in their de-

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cider. Allen paid tribute to the level of commitment from not only the players but also parents who had to drive down to Endeavour Park in Cairns for almost every game. “This year, for the first time ever, the girls, Under 12 and 13 sides played a few home games at Mareeba following the senior league, so it was nice to play in front a home crowd,” she said.

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MAREEBA BULLS GRAND FINALS CHARGE!

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The loss was untimely the decision was released leaking too many clear for the entire to Lake Tinaburra foreshore,- ready by June 2013; and it may hum pro- the follow er- months after capitalised upon. from the experience. first of the season, legal proceedings Located along the around and fought Despite the optimistic report containing the momentum are not to grow in stature given it was their been extremely signifi â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have commenced the cash split deciinto the game â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Crowe Howarth changes in the turned discredit one populated grandmaking the precinct has always TRC has Mareeba Bulls went Alex Srhoj rang the vided by the heavily 90 minutes. by the Minister when however one loss doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t this decade. a fair result regarding Peden said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The of the of instrucEvans champions whole way and ror, was relied upon of with Larry Maggio to the MSC get In his report, Mr the de-amalgamation the reining Crad â&#x20AC;&#x153;They took us the stands, Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bellowing final 10 minutes, of the greatest sides Solicitors and Barrister, her decision to award $26,053,002 sion resulting from and many entering the to re-write North from earshot. grand final loss last engaged MacDonnells said. Leonardo Cisterni and were on a quest By Justin Fris tions was never far after coming off a They are true champions achieveto the TRC.â&#x20AC;? to represent our council Mareeba Shire,â&#x20AC;? he for our rain which and history with a and do that, was amazing Stephen Fynes-Clinton Judicial Review Act of and $26,024,048 costs associated with the acan equitable result Coupled with a misty Queensland football week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to turn around will never forget the Council will reâ&#x20AC;&#x153;This is to ensure show- match. under the He added: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The if we season 2015. post-match that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;double-trebleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. turned into a healthy HE Tablelands Regional a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Without Prej- in a challenge $260,000, however Srhoj revealed never before done ments witnessed during from just fantastic.â&#x20AC;? of that Ol- eventually MSC ratepayers and community.â&#x20AC;? decision on the de-amalgamation tion could be as high as these two variSrhoj said the a request for the to recover some quest the establishment was carrying an injury in- the Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s From the off, it appeared trouble- er in the 56th minute, MUFC coach Alex it may be possible Mr Hyde added that meeting the relevant parties prove play their part Cisterni but wanted to push that win the case, cash split. Likewise if we udiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; meeting with Club in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Without Prejudiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;legal repympicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pace would ables would ultimately the reserve game, stems from the fact from other parties. cash split dispute, of to participate United Football anks. It was someâ&#x20AC;&#x153;This engagement result. pain barrier and conto (the) of the costs received by MSC nal the Mareeba fi required to pay some the volved in the de-amalgamation some along the fl in through of court. had been successfully pay some $5.4 million the case, we may be pushing solid matter settled out Gilmore declined however, that they (the) TRC has to incorrectly lose for his teammates. Olympic were still which could see the what surprising MSC Mayor Tom voted to accept the to roads that were the ball, with tribute reasons. an almost nego- resentatives. the other partiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; costs.â&#x20AC;? to pass the ball in Councillors successfully Executive Projects MSC in respect Maggio would have report as belongappeared reluctant Matthew Hyde said on the matter for legal numbers back behind TRC Acting CEO his noble several to comment a report by still appearing no ed in the Crowe Howarth Football Club findings tabled in the middle of the park. MUFC attackers had taken place over instant impact, with court date classifi TRC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when in fact, they have always inches half chance of tiations on the issue Peden â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the the deadlock. 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following 2016 season has ended Rugby THE Atherton Roosters District in Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cairns a 40-4 loss to Tully final, at Barlow Park. went on League elimination lead at the break, Tully After setting up a 14-0 it took the Roosters second stanza and with the job in the their first points. in the open70 minutes to score all the ball procession The Roosters had who were full of couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t crack Tully ing 20 minutes, but re-signed energy in defence. Howard, who recently Roosters coach Dean lot of energy in the side had used up a for 2017, said his heat didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help. first half and the afternoonwith all that ball in the opening â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a lot chances He said. get over the line.â&#x20AC;? but overall minutes, but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t year the way to end â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a disappointing lot things in place season and put a to grow our we have had good into 2017 and continue which we will take

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a lot because any young player can be quick. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a matter of using it wisely in a game.â&#x20AC;? Enter Jaydon Wells. The 20-year-old from Atherton burst onto the scene for the Bulls premiers this season, scoring the winning penalty goal to send Mareeba against Stratford on September 3 to send Mareeba into the grand final. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the first penalty Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever taken. It was pretty nerve racking,â&#x20AC;? Wells, a winger, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just picked a spot and aimed it.â&#x20AC;? With his brothers Mason and Bryson playing in the youth and reserve sides, the Wells clan is hoping to stick around at the Bulls for a while yet. Making a third straight grand finals appearance, history awaits for the Bulls. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a young kid you dream to play in a final like this,â&#x20AC;? Ghensi said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to give it your all and you just find that little bit extra.â&#x20AC;?

Lee midfielder Michael Jamie when Redlands strike on the counter to give FNQ Heat captain a scored a wonder HEARTBROKEN NPL grand final victory. his teammates after his side a maiden Carroll has praised of football I suppose, United in the NPL â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the beauty fall shock 3-2 loss to Redlands weekend. 90 minutes, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t final last you gotta play for Queensland grand to goâ&#x20AC;? Carroll said. Bull said he was asleep with five minutes couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be prouder The former Mareeba for his old club, alongside â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to beâ&#x20AC;ŚI proud to fly the flag performance this season. and Tamas Maffeyof the boys for their first Josh Pin, Shaun Owens final and to be the â&#x20AC;&#x153;To make a grand Stumpe. our to do it is something proud to represent FNQ side in history â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re definitely Carroll said. be proud of.â&#x20AC;? to home town of Mareeba,â&#x20AC;? a great season this weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to it was a bitter pill had Defender Owens said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shaun Owens has and did of the game. mid-way through after leading for most year, Tamas came nitely swallow he said. and Josh Pin has defi â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty disappointing,â&#x20AC;? finals come the job for the boys grand level.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a fast game, it abstepped up another his give you Sanders opened those 90 minutes and Heat striker Kieran another of the down to youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got. It was the fourth minute sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s account in just Red- solutely everything last Saturday, before coy match at Perry Park back level.â&#x20AC;? and Owens were Alistair Davis hit While both Carroll they landsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sharpshooter hinted futures, the duo in the 23rd minute. with a neat header the on their playing again who came to staying on at the club. It would be Sanders to would consider going around at the home a Carroll cross â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of offers Heatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rescue, heading Australia,â&#x20AC;? minute. NPL clubs around of moment with go 2-1 up in the 39th most for said. weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll After a dogged performance to break Carroll to the Heat and United managed â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pretty loyal and the second half, fumble to the management defence with a bad have to have a chat and see through the Heatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ward, gifting defender the club in the next couple of weeks by Heat keeper Kevin second of the night. plans are.â&#x20AC;? Jake Sherwood Redlandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; time what their broke into extra wspaper.com.au The match barely

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