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Here’s the truth Former mayor Jim Chapman speaks out on health

By Rebecca Wallis

Former Atherton mayor Jim Chapman may now be a soft spoken 86 year old, but after almost 10 years of retirement he still has his finger firmly on the pulse of the community. Mr Chapman was elected six times into the top

spot of local government spending 20 years in the seat that helped shape the region. Highly respected and well-liked, he saw a lot, he said a lot and he changed a lot, but when he backed away from the role as a 77 year old, he vowed not to speak publicly on local issues – until now.

“When I retired I made a solemn promise to myself that I would not come out and make statements,” he said. “I would let the council of the day run. I’ve stuck by that. This is the first public statement I’ve made in 10 years. This one I think the public needs to know exactly what happened here.”

He is talking about health, specifically the hospitals of both Atherton and Mareeba. For years Mareeba hospital has been under a cloud of negativity, fuelled by the community’s belief that the facility has missed out on key services that have instead been installed in Atherton.

There is an ongoing perception that Atherton is being favoured over Mareeba and developing into a central health facility for Tablelanders that will eventually see the hospital in Mareeba downgraded to nothing but an aged care home. But Mr Chapman said there is no favouritism and

the only reason Atherton is thriving is because the community fought hard and fairly for everything they got. “I want to say from the start I’m not in any way condemning the Mareeba people wanting to look after their hospital and get the best for their town,” he said. Continued P5

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By Rebecca Wallis

Christmas is a hard time for Val Mackintosh and her husband. Six years ago at this time of the year their daughter came home to Mareeba to visit along with her then three year old son. They hoped she would stay for good and leave her abusive relationship – but after her partner threatened her life and that of her parents, Corrine felt she had no choice but to return to him in Western Australia. “She’d written him a letter saying she was going to leave him,” said Val. “But he threatened her life, my life, everybody’s life. He said if you don’t bring the child back then I’ll kill you.” Corrine was on and off involved with the man for 10 years. But after his violence toward her increased she was desperate to leave. Instead she died in what the coroners claimed was suicide, but Val is not convinced. “I say she was killed, but I’m her mum and I had the lead up phone calls to it which were not pleasant,” said Val. “She was saying if anything happens to me, he’s been threatening to do this to me etc. The police say she suicided but I don’t believe that and until the day I die I wont. “The sad thing is the police didn’t once come and ask us questions.” The death of a child is unimaginable to most parents, but to have lost a daughter in such a way must be indescribable. For a while Val did what most mothers would do, she crumbled into a heap and grieved. But as time passed she decided to try and do something constructive to help other

women like Corinne struggling in domestic violence situations. “I love people,” said Val. “We all need each other and if you can see that someone’s not doing so well , you would like to be able to say, if they’re willing, ‘let me help you’. “But a lot of people will deny they’re in that situation. Everyone wants to show the world they’re doing fine and dandy. We all do it. But if people know that I am here with information then maybe they will come to me and ask.” A keen fitness fanatic, Val decided that the best thing she could do for those struggling in similar situations was to offer a safe and welcoming place for women to come for a chat and a walk. Park Fitness began and has been going strong ever since. “Some of the women come to this because they know about me and what I do,” said Val. “Movement is really good when you’re not doing well and we walk the park. I walk with them and talk and then they go off on their own. Maybe they got out of it what they needed. “People need people and if you can just feel that someone cares about you or that there is an answer there somewhere, it gives you a light and sometimes that’s all that someone needs.” Val’s classes run every Wednesday morning at 6.15am at Centenary Park in Mareeba, with no bookings required. Participants give a gold coin donation which is given to women’s support centres and domestic violence charities. It’s small and intimate but it gives Val a reason to keep going. “In my heart of hearts

I just keep doing this and saying to people, if ever you’re in doubt there’s all these numbers you can ring, there’s all this stuff you can do,” said Val. “If you’ve suffered, you don’t want to let anyone else suffer. If you can help someone, so be it. You never return to the person you were before.” Corinne left behind her son, Braydon who is now 9. Val and her husband have seen him just once since her death and he is now living in a shared foster care home in WA. Val has fought like mad to get access to him and nurture him in the way his mum would have wanted. For now he remains in WA and all that Val has as a reminder of Corinne are her memories. Of domestic violence and the prevalence of it in society, Val says she is starting to see a slow shift in attitudes. “I think we need to be more tolerant and understanding of our fellow human beings and we need to open up and talk about it more,” she said. “Love, understanding, education. But the systems need to have that too. they need to understand what is really involved. All sides need to be spoken to. “I don’t have the answers but I think unitedly we’ve got to come together and we’ve all got to realise it’s not on. I broach those subjects here.” ►Queensland has a domestic violence hotline for anyone who is anxious or in fear of their partner. Visit www.dvconnect.org or call 1800 811 811. ►Val’s Park Fitness sessions take place every Wednesday morning at 6.15am at Centenary Park Mareeba.

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By Rebecca Wallis

It is official, Cynthia Lui is the new member for Cook and so begins a four year term that sees the 40-yearold single mother of three face some huge challenges. But challenges are what she has faced all her life, growing up in a remote community on Yam Island – population 400 – where as child there was no electricity or telephones. The former social worker has now made history as the first Torres Strait Islander elected to office in Australia and her home town couldn’t be prouder. “The feedback I’ve been getting from back home is that it has given the people there hope,” said Ms Lui. “It’s always been grass roots for me and then building my way up. It’s that I want to pass on to other kids that despite where you live in the electorate if you

aspire to bigger and better things - do it. It takes a lot of hard work but it can happen.” The daughter of Torres Strait Island councillor Getano Lui Junior, her mum was a teacher and so she was given the tools to look beyond her small community and reach for higher things. She did just that by attaining a degree in Social Science with a double major in Tropical Health and Political Science. Now living in White Rock with her three children aged 23, 18 and 13, Ms Lui joined the Labor party in 2015 as part of her “long term aspirations”. “From growing up in a remote community and working with women and domestic violence, I spent a lot of time in child protection in the department as well as working for an NGO and I worked for health for a long time. It

was all of that experience put together that eventually led me to go into the Labor party,” she said. “I wanted to do more. Working with vulnerable families, there are still gaps out there and I thought that’s where my experience coming from a remote community as well as my experience working across the board in different areas was something that I could contribute back. “ Ms Lui says she is passionate about remote communities and is keen to get stuck into improving employment opportunities for those in the more far flung corners of her electorate. But her experience working in one of arguably the toughest jobs out there – social work – has given her the tools to negotiate, listen and empathise with every one of her constituents. “The reason why I’m so passionate about Cook

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keen to get stuck in and do what she can to help. “I’m always going to be very passionate about health,” she said. “My first job after high school was trainee health worker, so it was always that. Working in a remote setting where you only have what you have to work with, I have that background and I know how challenging it can be. But I also know that through a good fight you can make things happen.” November 25 saw Ms Lui travel to every voting station in the electorate culminating in a party at the Pacific Hotel in Cairns. It was an emotional evening as the votes started to roll in showing Lui had a clear lead over her competitors. “I worked really hard,” she said of her campaign. “I didn’t want to take anything for granted. I had to keep a level head about

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A 22-year-old Millstream man was charged after a traffic crash in Atherton last Thursday. Police from the Mareeba Road Policing Unit were conducting patrols on the Kennedy Highway at Tolga when they observed a red Mitsubishi Lancer travelling in the opposite direction. As police have performed a U-turn in an attempt to intercept the vehicle, the vehicle has sped away. It will be alleged that as the vehicle sped away the driver has overtaken a number of vehicles on a continuous white line. Police conducted patrols of a nearby street before continuing patrols

is because it’s so diverse, you’ve got Mareeba, you’ve got Mossman, Port Douglas and then you’ve got the Cape all the way back to the Torres Strait,” she said. “I think because I’ve been quite fortunate working across the board that I come with that broad understanding of the complexities of the different issues. It’s not all the same. The issues for one area are not going to be the same and you can’t possibly come into this and think that Cook is just a one electorate issue kind of thing.” Ms Lui was announced as the Labor candidate for Cook back in July. By August she had hit the ground running, meeting people and getting acquainted with the issues in each area. For Mareeba, the hospital and the uncertainty over its future was always going to be a big topic. But with her background as a health worker, she says she is

down in tears as she entered the party room with her parents and children for support. “I was exhausted and knew I worked my ass off and I thought whatever happens, at least I know I’ve given it everything,” she said. Ms Lui is in Brisbane this week for induction courses and will begin mapping out the next phase as the member of Cook.

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because the whole community was grieving. “I realised how many people just didn’t understand what depression was. I knew that you would break down the stigma the more that you educate and the more people that became aware of it. Then it progressed. I’ve let it evolve as the community has needed it to. “I believe that the future lies with the youth and we need to start making the impact with the young people now. “I talk to people out in the community and they are recognising within themselves that they have a problem, so I think it’s given people the ok to make that step to get help and recognise it in themselves.”

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organisations such as the Black Dog who can make some difference with mental illness as it’s such a prevalent issue,” said Mrs Bestmann who lost her husband Mark to depression early last year. The Black Dog Institute is an internationallyrecognised organisation that conducts research and development programs to manage depression. “I think that we’re making amazing progress,” said Margie who has been campaigning to raise better awareness of mental health illness since her husband’s death in February 2016. “When I started this I did it for no other reason than I saw a need in the community and it was also about letting the community get through Mark’s death

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Back in October the Dimbulah Lions Club scored a massive win when two Australian cricket legends came to the town as part of their One for the Road Tour. Doug Walters and Jeff Thomson entertained a huge crowd at the Junction Hotel on October 24, regaling stories from their cricket hey day. The event raked in an amazing $8000 and last week the money was handed over to Margie Bestmann on behalf of the Black Dog Institute. “The fact that a small community like Dimbulah has raised such a lot of money, I think it reflects that the community have such a great awareness about the need for us to recognise and support

This photograph was taken by Judy in Northern Ireland in 2014. The trees are called “The Dark Hedges” and were made famous as they were in the TV Series, Game of Thrones (Season 2, Episode 1). On the day this photo was taken there were burning tree stumps in a field nearby and the smoke from this was crossing the road which gave this photograph a very eerie appearance. The photo was taken by a Canon Powershot G12 camera and the settings were – F-Stop – F3.2, Exposure –1/100sec, ISO – 125. Photograph Editoring – changed from colour to black and white. Keen photographers can join the Facebook group and enter their photos – Tablelands and Surrounding Photography Group.

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We fought hard for services

Ex-Atherton mayor Jim Chapman wants to set the record straight about health services on the Tablelands. From P1

“That’s all part of the job whether you’re a mayor or a business person. I’m not out to pat myself on the back for what I did in this area. I think if the public understand, it will stop a lot of this rubbish that’s going on.” Mr Chapman said the perception that Atherton was favoured over Mareeba for vital health services and equipment is wrong. Starting with dialysis, he explains how he was instrumental in fighting hard for it to be available locally. “At that stage my deputy mayor Alan Rockley was on dialysis and was travelling to Cairns three days a week for it,” explained Mr Chapman. “In the course of our conversation I said surely we need something closer. This travelling to Cairns three times a week is pretty difficult. “We sat down and had a talk and put together a case for the Health Department in State Government to put a dialysis unit here in Atherton. When I put the case up they said no, they couldn’t afford the dialysis machines. So I put the second case up – I said if we as the public of Atherton raised the money to buy these machines, will you

provide the nursing? and they jumped at it. They said yes. “We raised more than $50,000. We went out to the public and we raised it and we put in four machines.” Mr Chapman said the units were meant for everyone on the Tablelands, not just the people of Atherton. “Mareeba then started to yell that they wanted it,” he said.

“I believe my job as the mayor was to be the spokesperson for the people and if I turn around and say this hospital belongs to the people of Atherton then I’ve got to support it,” he said. “There was no way Mareeba couldn’t have done the same thing if they had wanted to. But they didn’t they just made lots of noise and just expected the Government to do something.”

“There was no way Mareeba couldn’t have done the same thing if they had wanted to. But they didn’t they just made lots of noise and just expected the Government to do something.” “So once again we went back to the department and eventually they decided to put another four units in. They already had four set up here and the nursing and the cleansing, so it was more economical (to add to it) because of nursing costs.” Mr Chapman said he felt it was always his duty as the mayor of the town to listen to his people and step up if there was something lacking.

“The government palmed us off and Tony was getting more and more upset. Then eventually they agreed and said yes they would buy one for Atherton, but we’ve got to change the building around a bit to suit it. That went on and on until Tony had enough and said no more operating here at the hospital and eventually he left Atherton and went to Cairns because they make the promises and then they

Mr Chapman was also behind the push for a cat (CT) scan – something former Atherton surgeon Tony Green was desperate for. He said it took “three or four years of battling” until they got one. “We had one of the best surgeons in Queensland, Tony Green,” he said. “He used to operate privately here in Atherton as well as public and he badly needed a cat scan to do the work he needed to do.

don’t deliver. “The truth of why the cat scan came to Atherton was because of the case we put up through the surgeon and the community.” During his time as mayor, Mr Chapman was also one of the first people to instigate a whole new hospital for Atherton. Something that is now coming to fruition with a $70m rebuild of the 104 year old building. “It’s a disgrace up there and while I was there I really got stuck into it,” he said, of pushing for a new facility. “Through talking to them (State Government) they were frank with me and said it was a tossup between whether we build Atherton or whether we build Innisfail and we can’t do both. I said Atherton of course.” However, after a visit to Innisfail Hospital and seeing for himself the “almost third world” conditions, he chose to back down and wait his turn. “With a clear conscience I couldn’t (push for Atherton)”, he said. “But they gave me a solemn promise that when Innisfail was finished they’d build Atherton but Innisfail wasn’t quite finished by the time I retired and I asked the incoming mayor after

that to keep the pressure on. Their commitment to me is now going to be met, so I’m happy about that.” Humble about his achievements, Mr Chapman is quick to point out the support of the community and his councillors was instrumental in his success, but is clear that he was the instigator of getting his town a new hospital. “I’m absolutely certain I was one of the first people to push for a new hospital for Atherton because once again, I made myself involved with the hospital as I did with the police or the ambulance,” he said. “That just became part of the job.” Mr Chapman is deter-

mined to prove that everything was achieved with hard work and dedication. “To criticise things coming here, they should look at why it came,” he said. “If you get the community behind these things and not just talk but contribute, doing things, you will get so much further. You can’t win them all but you can win a lot if you go about it the right way.” Mr Chapman said that in his view Mareeba Hospital will never be closed or downgraded but that without pushing for development “you will go backwards”. “You have to fight like hell for your own little corner,” he said.

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ship of Lions is by invitation you are invited to enquire about joining this great international humanitarian organisation. It is not hard to become a Lion. Fellowship, Good times, Meeting people, Building lasting friendships, Service to the community, Learning new skills, Leadership and personal development – these are some of the reasons we are the Lions. Lions meet at the Mareeba RSL at 6.30pm on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Check us out at www. mareeba.qld.lions.org.au

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Police lay weapons charges Detectives from the Major and Organised Crime Squad (Rural) have charged a local man after executing a search warrant at an address in Mareeba last week. Officers executed the search warrant at the address on Tinaroo Creek Road at about 10am on Monday morning and it will be alleged they located 107 cannabis seedlings as well as items used to produce the plants.

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Boxing Day races looming THE countdown is on to one of the years most anticipated sporting and social events, with the Mareeba Turf Club’s Boxing Day races less than three weeks away. After track damage resulted in the September Annuals racing to be cancelled, countless hours and repairs have been completed to ensure the track is ready to be run on Boxing Day. Mareeba Turf Club secretary, John Thurlow said everything was coming together nicely for the race day with the track in great condition. “We have been working tirelessly to repair the track since September,” said Mr

Thurlow. “The perimeter fence has been finished and new top soil laid, amongst many other repairs. “It’s probably the best condition I have seen the track in all year,” he said. Christmas celebrations are set to continue and with more than $40,000 in prize money up for grabs, with the country race club anticipating great nominations in the five race program. The on track highlight of the day will be race 5, the $10,000 Mareeba Cup, which was transferred from the cancelled September meet. Fashions on the Field also returns once again, as well as the hilari-

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ously popular human horse race which is held on track after the last race of day. With everything going to plan, the club expects this year to be one of the biggest yet. “It’s always a great day and it keeps getting bigger and bigger every year,” he said. “With heaps of fun and action, both on and off track, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.” Gates open at 11.30am, before the first local race kicks off at 1.00pm. For more information please contact John Thurlow on 0427 114 217 or email mareebaturfclub@bigpond. com

It will further be alleged that the 61-year-old man was also in possession of several firearms including an unregistered 1917 Luger pistol and ammunition. The man is expected to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on December 18, charged with one count each of possess dangerous drugs, produce dangerous drugs, possess unregistered firearms, possess property sus-

pected of being used in the commission of an offence, failure to store ammunition in a secured area, failure

to store weapons in secure storage and fail to keep firearms unloaded when not being used.

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The Coffee Cups and Chubby Pups Adoption Day will be held this Sunday December 17, at Jaques Coffee Plantation in Mareeba, from 10am to 2pm. The local coffee place and FNQ Rescues R Us have teamed up to bring this event to Mareeba with an aim of adopting 15 or more lovable pup-

pies. It’s about finding loving homes for adorable puppies homes. Bring the kids and prepare for the Awwwww’s and puppy cuddles and have a coffee or lunch while you are there – you might just find a new best friend or family member. For more information phone 4093 3284.

WALKAMIN will be brimming with Christmas cheer this Saturday when some of regions best performers lend their voices to the annual Walkamin Community Carols. Held at the Walkamin Caravan Park, the annual communtiy event features all your favourite

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For just $10 per child, the little ones can also enjoy the Minion’s Christmas party VIP tent with food, games and great prizes. There is limited seating so get there early to secure a spot for your child. There will be food and drinks available, plus

Santa photos, free lollies and face painting and candles for sale on the night. Bring your rug, chair and best signing voices along while raising funds for the Walkamin State School P and C and FlexiChoice.

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One of the most eagerly awaited movies of the year STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI comes to the Rising Sun Cinema this week to coincide with its worldwide launch – and is a monumental flick in every sense of the word. Having taken her first

steps into the larger Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past. Also screening this week is the likeable and entertaining family fun film DADDY'S HOME 2, with

an impressive cast that includes Wil Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg and Mel Gibson. JUSTICE LEAGUE shows one last time this Wednesday at 3pm and also on Wednesday is a special once off screening of the hilarious comedy GOING IN STYLE at 10.30am.

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Our leaders must fight for by-pass It will be very interesting to watch and hear the line that Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore takes with further planning and pressure on the new State Government and Federal Government for the necessary funding to build the much needed heavy vehicle by pass road on the perim-

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eter west of Mareeba which has been in the planning stage for over 50 years. The heavy vehicle by pass road to the west of Mareeba will remove ninety percent of the huge transport vehicles now required to traverse the main street Byrne Street which is the gazetted highway one to Cape York. It is absolutely absurd to have all these massive semi

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trailers – b-doubles and foul polluting side tippers of fermented rubbish from Cairns coming through our business centre seven days a week. Mayor Tom Gilmore has publicly stated that he is not in the business of Health but I can assure our Mayor that each and every day these massive heavy vehicles traverse Byrnes Street it becomes more a risk factor to the general public and it is only a matter of time when some major incident will occur in the central business area of Mareeba causing a catastrophic Health and Safety incident involving a member or members of our community. There are so many positives for a heavy vehicle by pass for Mareeba including the development of a massive roadhouse where long haulage truck drivers can fuel – have a meal – bath – sleep and have adequate room to leave trailers etc aligned to our new Industrial Estate north west of Mareeba. There may well be two high level bridges involved to span both Granite Creek and Atherton Creek but this is no reason for our political leaders local and state to shy away from the costs involved when you look at

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the billions of dollars being spent each year on highways and by ways in the south eastern corner of our state. The only way Mareeba will get the necessary funding for the long planned heavy vehicle by pass in Mareeba is for Mayor Tom Gilmore and newly elected Member for Cook Cynthia Lui along with the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce to unite as one loud voice in all facets of the media and lobby hard to State and Federal Transport and Main Roads Ministers relentlessly. Denis McKinley, Mareeba

Ratepayers encouraged to attend last TRC meeting of 2017 Mayor Paronella and TRC continue to ignore the ever growing concerns of ratepayers in relation to gross anomalies which still exist in the current budget as well as numerous other concerns about how and why the miscalculations occurred in Category F and G leading to the extreme rate hike. In addition there are still unexplained discrepancies that exist among other Categories. The question

remains; who must take responsibility for these unprecedented errors? The Consultant? Our most recent request for a meeting with council has been refused by Mayor Paronella who falsely cited alleged aggression and threats to councillors. It is reasonable to believe that the Mayor has plenty to hide and is avoiding meeting at all costs . So much for accountability, transparency and an ‘open door policy’ on communication. We believe that some of the TRC, led by Paronella’s state of denial, are feeling a rising level of disquiet within the council and some of it’s officers and have openly expressed dissatisfaction with the process thus far and in particular with Paronella’s attitude and comments. There is also a large group of disaffected members of the community who are amassing signatures on a petition to put to the TRC regarding the Priors Creek precinct. With all of this unrest and apparent dissatisfaction with the performance of the Council and in particular the Mayor, you’d think the TRC would endeavour to engage with the ratepayers. As the Mayor continues

to ignore the increasing concerns of residents and ratepayers, TRC should expect a large number of guests and media to attend their meetings until the concerns are heard and addressed. No matter what part of TRC you are from, no matter if it is rates, complaints, planning or the destruction of trees, we encourage everyone who is dissatisfied with the performance of the TRC and are unhappy with all of the unpopular decisions that have been made to attend the last Ordinary Council meeting of 2017. The meeting will be held on the Thursday December 21 at 9.00am at the council chambers in Atherton. Carly Rocca Acting Secretary, Tablelands Ratepayer Action Group

Council CEOs have too much power Under new Planning Laws, some decisions normally made by Councillors are being made under delegation by Council CEO’s who can now amend changes of use to plans with no requirement to notify anyone of what they are doing. Once

made, their decision is final with no right of Public appeal. Sounds pretty outrageous? Take the CEO of Mareeba Shire Council, who has just changed the Barnwell Property Land use (Read KUR-World) from Rural Use to Nature based Tourism and as part of the deal allowed the operator to run Quad Bike activities. What have Quad Bikes got to do with Nature Based Tourism? I think absolutely nothing and I wonder how the CEO would really feel if I got 60 people to run Quad Bikes next to his residence from 7am to 6pm for seven days each week. Angry? Too right I am, along with a lot of others. Come on Mareeba Councillors – take the power back in your hands where it belongs please. Peter Cohen, Kuranda

ABC at it again Our ABC delights in teaming up with extreme-left activist groups such as the Wilderness Society to attack primary producers (The Express, 6/12/17). We’ve seen it before. Remember the live cattle trade debacle?

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The ABC is no longer compliant with its own charter and is in breach of the law which requires it to deliver balanced content. Beginning in the 1980s, it has been ‘progressively’ overrun by far-left activists who have consciously and deliberately squeezed out all centrist and conservative staff. It has been transformed it into a $1.2 billion multiplatform leftist propaganda machine. Adding insult to injury, conservatives who can’t bear to watch, read or listen still have to fund it through our taxes. We need a Royal Commission into the ABC. It has gone beyond a joke. Peter Campion, Tolga

Long awaited opening a huge disappointment The opening of the long awaited Dimbulah Primary Health Centre was a demonstration by Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service on how NOT to organize and officiate an important community event.

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The timing for the opening was rushed – some invitations were sent out announcing an 11am opening for Wednesday 29 October 2017 and official invitations were emailed out just seven days earlier on the 22 November with an 10am start time. CHHHS also made the poor decision to hold the official opening of the most important Dimbulah facility in decades just four days after an intense state government election. Major stakeholders – who had attributed so much over the past two years to ensure the new Dimbulah Health Facility was built - ie; Health Minister Cameron Dick and State MP Shane Knuth couldn’t attend the Dimbulah Health Clinic opening but the event went ahead regardless. Mayor Gilmore and Councillors could not attend due to the late notice and prior commitments. Of the 50 or so people who attended the opening over half were either paid Qld Health administration staff or people from outside Dimbulah. Only a small number of Dimbulah lo-

The official opening of Dimbulah’s new Primary Health Centre left locals feeling disappointed.

cals could attend this event scheduled in the middle of a working week which showed very little regard for our rural community, the majority of whom, are in the paddock or packing sheds at this peak harvest period. Some locals arrived at 11am when then event was over. Local indigenous elder Tom Congoo was given

the courtesy of welcoming all to country, while recent CHHHS CEO Clare Douglas carried out the introduction. Recent Chairman of the CHHHS board Clive Skarott AM did the official opening and it’s worth noting that both of these people were appointed to CHHHS after all the hard work had been done by the commu-

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nity through public meetings and state government petitions which resulted in funding of 4.6 million dollars announced by the Health Minister last year. It was apparent by their addresses that CEO Clare and Chairman Clive had limited knowledge of the process that had taken place and they failed to respectfully

acknowledge the major contributors of the project: Health Minister Cameron Dick and State MP Shane Knuth, community volunteers Mick Borzi AM OBE and Gaye Taylor. Once again CHHHS demonstrated that they have very little understanding of community needs and expectations and worse are not

even prepared to consult with locals to provide the best possible solution in the provision of essential health services to regional communities like Dimbulah. The resulting event, that had been much anticipated by Dimbulah residents, was an absolute disappointment. Phil Quayle, Dimbulah

CALLAN SANKEY A dynamic hands on Physio, Callan loves the region and is very involved with local sporting clubs on the Tabelands, including his own favourite sport of soccer. Callan is not only a player with the Mareeba Bulls, but also a physio within the club providing physiotherapy at training sessions and on ﬁeld management at games. Callan enjoys providing care and treatment to a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions throughout the age span and this year completed and upgraded his skills with a Level 1 Sports Physio Course, Acupuncture and Dry Needling in Brisbane. Callan has also been providing a fortnightly outreach clinic to the people of Dimbulah and is hoping to make it a weekly clinic in 2018. AMY LOCKYER Amy, the newest member to the Performance Physio team, graduated from JCU Townsville in 2014 and has been working in private practice ever since. During this time Amy has developed interests across all Musculoskeletal areas and completed post graduate training in women’s health, headache and migraine treatment, lower back/pelvic dysfunction, strength and conditioning, shoulder dysfunction, pilates and dry needling. Amy looks forward to helping her patients reach their goals across all walks of life and is loving working alongside the highly experienced clinicians at Performance Physiotherapy. Amy is now available for consultations at the Mareeba practice and weekly Atherton clinic. VICTORIA POVIS Victoria has been a caring proactive Physiotherapist for more than 38 years with a sports speciality and depth of knowledge in all areas of Musculoskeletal problems. Over the past 15 years Victoria’s continued education has taken her to acupuncture and dry needling and this year completed further training in women’s health, pelvic health and the pregnant pelvis. Victoria enjoys working in a team environment and likes to get to know her patients, their goals and aims to meet their needs to keep them doing what they love. Victoria believes we are all athletes in life and building strength in tissues is the key. Victoria and her team of qualiﬁed physiotherapists look forward to taking care of their clients, both new and old, all across the region.

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The LAND Backpacker tax under the spotlight

The controversial Backpacker Tax has been brought into question following legal action commenced last week by an international tax accounting firm. The action against the Federal Government has been initiated on behalf of working holidaymakers from eight countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States. The company argues that the Backpacker Tax introduced in January 2017 contravenes non-discrimination clauses built into tax treaties that Australia has signed with eight countries: the UK, the US, Germany, Finland, Chile, Japan, Norway and Turkey. These clauses prohibit unequal tax treatment of citizens from these countries, including working holidaymakers, compared with Australians. International tax treaties signed by Australia override domestic tax laws. Taxback.com Commercial Director, Eileen Devereux, said the action was an important step to protect foreign workers and Australia’s reputation as a working holiday destination. “Having lodged our preaction letter, we have been extremely encouraged by the willingness of the Australian Government

to come to the table for talks. It is our preference to resolve this issue through a mediated solution and we look forward to collaborating on this,” she said. “Our starting point is that by discriminating against foreign workers the tax is fatally flawed. The tax unfairly targets working holidaymakers. It runs in direct conflict with Australia’s obligations under multiple international tax agreements. In doing so, it also harms the reputation of Australia’s tourism sector. “There’s no doubt that the Backpacker Tax has left a sour taste in the mouths of many visitors, and that can only harm Australia’s ability to attract visitors in future. This is why we are asking the Australian Government to reconsider.” KAP Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has welcomed the move, labelling it as ‘vital’ to the long-term survival of tourism and horticulture in Australia, claiming that the tourism and horticulture industries in Queensland have suffered tremendously. “We voted against the backpacker tax. Almost certainly the Government will lose this case in the International Courts. How they could have been so stupid; you’ve always got

to acknowledge that Canberra is a very small gene pool. “The backpacker tax has dealt a deadly blow to the tourism, bananas, mangoes, paw paws, blueberries – the whole horticulture industry. And what for... for a lousy snivelling $50m.” Mr Katter warned that the current tax arrangements are leaving local tourism industries out of pocket by not just taxing the backpacker, but taxing the tourism operator by extension. “The tourism industry is built around handsome young people coming from these European countries and the Americas, they are always people with a bit of getup and go, adventure and excitement. They leaven our communities in every way. “Nearly every cent that a European or American backpacker earns here (by fruit picking) is also spent here. “Whatever money you take out from taxation, you are depriving the Australian tourism industry of. “That 15% taken out in tax is taken out of the pockets of every tourism operator in Australia,” Mr Katter said. But Mango farmer and Mareeba Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association

president Joe Moro said the introduction of the tax had little impact on the Tablelands. “It’s made very little impact here,” he said. “They’re more concerned with how and when they’re going to get paid and second visas, rather than tax.” Mr Moro said there had been a drop off in numbers of backpackers coming to the region to work, but not because of the tax issue. He said strengthening of the European economies has meant more young people are choosing to stay home and work rather than travel. “From my perspective the tax has made no difference here and there has been no shortage of workers,” he said. “I’ve heard of the odd stories further afield but not from the Tablelands. We’re lucky that we live in such a diverse area close to a regional city and the backpackers are attracted to that.” Mr Moro said that he was starting to see a shift away from the employment of backpackers to South Pacific Islanders thanks to the Seasonal Worker Program. “It’s taken a long time, but it’s starting to happen now,” he said. “It’s one of the areas where we’ll see a lot of growth.”

SUGAR REPORTS MOSSMAN MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS Mossman Mill completed crush 2017 on the 12th of November.

TABLELAND MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS WEEK 27 To date the mill has crushed 689,717 tonnes with a season to date CCS of 13.92. • Total for week: 23,738 tonnes • CCS for week: 12.15 • Total cane crushed to date: 689,717 tonnes • CCS average to date: 13.92 • 2017 crop estimate: 730,000 tonnes PAGE 14 The Express, Wednesday, December 13, 2017

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More entries flow in for mango comp

More entries have flowed in over the past week for the 2017 KP Mango Competition including this one from Kelsey Schincariol from Dimbulah. Weighing a whopping 1.2kg it is a monster but still doesn’t quite beat little Weston Hilditch’s entry (see The Express December 6). However, with prize money offered to third

place, Kelsey is now in the running for some money. The winner will take home $500, second place will win $300 and third $200. All mangoes entered must be photographed on electronic scales, clearly displaying its weight and viewed by a member of The Express team or Joe Moro from the Mareeba Fruit and Vegetable Grow-

ers Association. Mangoes must not be tampered with in any way. Entries close on January 31 with the winner to be announced at the end of the harvest season. Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Grower’s Association and The Express have teamed up with Lindsay Transport and Lindsay Rural to bring the competition back for 2017.

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DO YOU WANT TO MAKE MONEY? • 3150 lime trees • 14 acres of paw paw • 1500 passionfruit vines • 140mg water allocation • 2 spring fed dams

• 2 homes + • Machinery sheds and packing sheds • A-grade Dimbulah red soils • 57.21Ha property

Contact Salvatore Girgenti of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today on 4092 5566 or 0427 775 414 for more information

3 BEDROOMS PLUS OFFICE

• DOUBLE BRICK • BEDROOMS HAVE BUILT-INS • OFFICE • 2 TOILETS • 2 BATHROOMS • TILED THROUGHOUT • DOUBLE CARPORT • 809M2 ALLOTMENT • AVAILABLE 19/01/18

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ONE bedroom partly furnished unit, lino throughout, walking distance to town, no pets and share laundry. For more information or to arrange an inspection, please do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111.

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PROPERTY

7.5 acres with dual living

• Excellent neighbourhood in thriving rural community and only 20 minutes from Smithfield Shopping centre • Under I km to school bus pick up and short walk to Clohesy river • Mail and rubbish collection at front gate • Recent water quality test completed. Those seeking peace and privacy with style and the flexibility to accommodate family living across all scales should look no further than this Address: Price: Agent:

of your own little hobby farm where the children can have fun playing for hours. Rogato faves... • 7.5 acres fully fenced all usable flat block • Three-bedroom colonial style brick home that captures the cool Koah breezes • Large combined dining lounge area with wood stove • New bathroom with

floor to ceiling tiles and built-in linen • Practical airy kitchen with ease of serving out door areas • Gas stove and wok cooker • 5kw solar power, solar hotwater and LED lighting throughout • Two vehicle car accommodation • Fully self-contained air-conditioned studio • Storage Room or

Second Office with power and water • Covered breezeway for additional storage • Powered workshop with cement floor and work benches • Two bay powered shed with pet enclosure • 60,000 litre Water storage • Domestic bore with excellent water quality and many irrigation points across property

• Safe family swimming dam • Variety of fruit trees including mango's, dragon fruit, passionfruit and more • Three fenced paddocks for livestock or horses with water and shelter • Surrounded by beautiful bush providing privacy and an abundance of wildlife and birds

For further information or to arrange a private inspection, contact exclusive marketing agent Andrew Rogato. Phone 0418 483 444 or visit www.4880.com. au/1P2200

KOAH $495,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444

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This property is the ultimate for relaxed acreage living and versatile location for a lifestyle few families are lucky enough to enjoy. With just under 7.5 acres, you will be delighted with the aspect and ongoing features this acreage delivers. There is a component of real family value here to simply enjoy all the features and benefits

spacious acreage. Owners circumstances create a wonderful opportunity for young families wanting space or the retiring farmer seeking all the benefits ofan easy living lifestyle.

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Privacy assured Inside this contemporary home you will find everything you need to cater for the modern day family. Ideally located in the family friendly area of Marinelli Estate the convenience of being a short drive to schools, parks and local amenities is a plus. To add to the look of the home, a brand new kitchen has been installed along with new stainless steel appliances and a freshly painted interior and exterior gives the home a crisp and fresh feel. All new features for your brand new start! You can enjoy open plan living along with the comfort of air-conditioning to keep you cool in those warmer months. The three gen-

erous bedrooms all have the convenience of built in robes and the huge master bedroom offers air-conditioning, an ensuite and a walk-in robe. Set back on a large fully fenced 1101m2 allotment privacy is assured. Let the kids run a muck with a great sized backyard and no rear neighbours. You can watch over them on the absolutely massive outdoor entertaining area and enjoy your afternoon cuppa or an adult beverage. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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• Fully fenced 708m2, 3 bed, 1 bath plus office • Combined kitchen and dining, 2 living areas • T&G walls and ceilings, single lock up garage • Split level, timber floors, concrete stumps

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Oh and the man of the house hasn't been forgotten, there's a 3 bay shed complete with power for all the toys, and an added garden shed for those maintenance tools. Priced right for a quick sale. For more information or to arrange an inspection please contact the exclusive agent Remo Esposito at Central Realty Mareeba. Phone 0401 969 473 or 4092 2232.

MAREEBA $339,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

Sale TROPICAL LIFESTYLE 24/7 4

Sensational residence offering resort style living and an individual design boasting seamless transitions inside and out. • Separate media room + office • Beautiful modern kichen • Solar panels grid connected • Private outdoor entertainment with inground pool Price $449,000 Neg Exclusive Agent John Goncalves Open Home 14 Eli Close, Mareeba 0407 690 961 This Saturday 10am-11am raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba

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• Main bedroom with airconditioning • Roomy kitchen with large fridge space • Polished internal ﬂoorboards • Separate shed or ‘man cave’ • 761m2 allotment with side access $200,000 NEG ID #1P2194

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Your Weekly Horoscopes

Aries

March 21 to Apr 20

Change will be required to make your life more harmonious. Sudden trips may take you by surprise; try to include your mate, mixing business with pleasure. You should try to elaborate on an idea you have regarding a product or service for the home.

ak e r b a e k a T and relax!

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Tide Times 0016 0.72 0652 2.46 1231 1.20 1837 2.49

Tide Times 0048 0.66 0730 2.58 1312 1.20 1909 2.40

Tide Times 0119 0.63 0804 2.65 1349 1.22 1935 2.32

Tide Times 0148 0.62 0834 2.69 1424 1.26 1958 2.24

Tide Times 0214 0.64 0901 2.70 1456 1.30 2019 2.17

Tide Times 0237 0.67 0926 2.68 1526 1.36 2040 2.10

Tide Times 0300 0.72 0952 2.65 1556 1.42 2104 2.03

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Cancer

June 22 to July 22

Ingredients

Method

1. Toss the pan seared shrimp with the salad greens in a large bowl. 2. Lightly drizzle with olive oil, and if desired, some of the sauce remaining from the shrimp with a generous squeeze of citrus, and toss lightly to coat. 3. Add the avocado, shallots and sliced almonds and then season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

You will have to be careful not to let infatuations with colleagues get out of hand. Your mate will appreciate your honesty. Don’t argue with family.

Talk to others about your plans. You will find that you are able to clear up a number of small but important details. Your high energy must be directed into productive goals, or frustrations will occur. July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

Go directly to the source if you want to know exactly what’s been going on. Believe in yourself and so will those who count. Don’t reveal information that is personal or confidential.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

You will find that valuable knowledge can be gained if you are willing to listen. You can make headway in the workforce if you put your mind to it.

WORD

Risky financial ventures will result in unrecoverable losses. Put financial speculation with family members or friends on the back burner for now.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

They didn’t fully understand what was expected. Pleasure trips will bring you into contact with new and interesting people. Don’t evade issues or twist the truth around. Try to communicate if you wish to help.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Try not to allow your partner to lead you astray or upset your routine. Real estate investments could be prosperous. Someone you like may be receptive and actively seeking your company. Expect some flak.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

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30-40 medium prawns (Pan seared in butter and lime juice) 8 cups greens (rocket or baby spinach) Extra virgin olive oil Juice of ½ lemon or ½ orange 1 avocado, sliced 1 clove of garlic, minced 400g toasted sliced almonds Salt and freshly ground black pepper

April 21 to May 21 A new relationship can be yours if you get out with friends. Good friends will give you honest answers. Let your boss know your goals. Don’t allow colleagues to put unreasonable pressure on you. May 22 to June 21

Max 33o Min 22o

Citrus Prawn and Avocado Salad

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You should catch up on correspondence. Don’t overload your plate. Don’t overspend on luxury items. Try to control your irritability if you’re experiencing emotional problems with your partner.

Don’t be afraid to talk to close friends or relatives about pressing personal problems. Get together with those you find men tally stimulating. I Don’t let siblings put pressure on you. Organize your day well if you wish to accomplish all you set out to do. Feb 20 to March 20 Pisces Make changes that will heighten your appeal. You may find that getting together with colleagues after hours will be worthwhile. You can easily wrap up overdue personal legal matters that have caused problems for you.

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7. A woman’s short open jacket. 8. Not level or smooth. 9. Grant the use of something on the understanding that it will be returned. 10. Australian slang for “Hurry up, go faster” 11. Especially of a comment or style of speaking sharp and forthright. 13. A hard-wearing cotton twill fabric, typically blue and used for jeans. 15. A contemptuous or mocking smile, remark, or tone. 16. A person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something. 18. A magical or charismatic quality or feeling. 19. A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something. 21. To, for, or by each one of a group used after a noun or an amount. 22. Make something tied, fastened, or fixed in place less tight or firm.

1. The front part of something, especially a ship. 2. Having a kind, gentle, or sentimental nature. 3. A European primula with clusters of drooping fragrant yellow flowers in spring, growing on dry grassy banks and in pasture. 4. Of a sound or voice quiet and soft. 5. Control of a machine from a distance by means of radio transmitted from a device. 6. Having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. 12. A monument to someone buried elsewhere, especially one commemorating people who died in a war. 14. A personable to conceive young. 17. A sweet flavoured drink made from a sugar syrup. 20. A simple roofed structure used for garden storage.

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In Memoriam

Contractors

Jeweller

GIULIANO TONELLO

Mango contracting team ready for processing fruit. Ph 0428 974 068.

Brett Thompson Jeweller. Watch batteries and jewellery repairs now in Cairns. Ph 0437 800 892.

~~ 7/12/1998 ~~

DILELTA TONELLO

~~ 20/12/2012 ~~ Wish you were still here with us. Greatly missed by Peter, Sandra, Bianca, Isaac, Andrei and Seranella.

Position Vacant

MICHELE TOBIANO

14/12/1998 Those we love don’t go away, The walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, So loved, so missed, so very dear. Forever remembered by son Mick, daughter Natalie and families.

Technical Officer Boilermaker / Fitter and Turner

MSF Sugar Tableland Mill are currently seeking applications for the following: Technical Officer Boilermaker / Fitter and Turner (dual trade highly regarded but not essential). Must be experienced in process control room operations, or willing to further their skills and knowledge in this area. For further information or to apply please visit the careers section of our website: www.msfsugar.com.au

Church Notices Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes St (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! Wednesday, 13th December 2017 Arrive at 6.30pm for a dusk start

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS SUNDAY, 17TH DECEMBER 2017: THE STABLE #4: MARY AND JOSEPH ARRIVE (Luke 2 : 4-7)

“And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.” (Luke 2 : 3)

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St Georges Anglican Church 53 Constance Street, Mareeba

Lessons and Carols Service Wednesday 20th December - 7pm Christmas Day Service Monday 25th December - 8am Family Eucharist ALL WELCOME

Catholic Church Southern Tablelands

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES: SUNDAY 24TH DECEMBER

ATHERTON: 26 Mabel St - 7.00pm HERBERTON: 2 Moffatt St - 7.00pm RAVENSHOE: 21 Moore St - 8.30pm MALANDA: 7 Monash Ave - 9.00pm MONDAY 25TH DECEMBER YUNGABURRA: Mulgrave Rd - 8.00am MT GARNET: 3 Opal St - 8.00am MALANDA: 7 Monash Ave - 8.30am ATHERTON: 26 Mabel St - 9.30am RAVENSHOE: 21 Moore St - 9.30am MILLAA MILLAA: 21 Coral St - 10.30am

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T-MSC2017-26 TINAROO CREEK ROAD, MAREEBA WIDEN AND RESEAL SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF TYPE 2.2 ROAD BASE Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites tenders for the supply of goods and services related to the Widen & Seal Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba Supply & Delivery of Type 2.2 Road Base. Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents are lodged on Council’s online e-procurement system for release Friday 8 December 2017, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink.com/msc. Please register as a potential supplier on Tenderlink to download the documents. There is no charge to register or to download the documents. Enquiries: Tender enquiries, questions or clarifications should be directed via the online forum. Mareeba Shire Council officers are unable to respond to verbal enquiries in relation to the tender. The forum will close 3 days prior to the tender closing time and date. Please ensure that all questions, information requests and clarifications are posted prior to this time. Lodgement of Tenders: Completed responses must be lodged by uploading the submission to Tenderlink, using the response forms within the tender documentation. We strongly recommend that you begin uploading your tender submission files at least two (2) hours BEFORE tender closing. Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11.00 am Tuesday 9 January 2018. Submissions must be fully received by this time. Late, verbal or emailed tenders will not be accepted. For technical issues or general assistance to register, download documents or upload your tender submission on this website, please contact Tenderlink Support Help Desk on 1800 233 533 or email support@tenderlink.com. Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA, QLD. 4880

Lost/ Found

Public Notice THE BOB FABRIS EDUCATIONAL BURSARY Applications are invited from residents of the Mareeba Shire for the Bob Fabris Educational Bursaries to be made by the Robert Fabris Charitable Trust. Applicants must be completing an approved course of study at post-secondary school, TAFE, business or university graduate level. Enquires and application forms may be obtained from Apels Solicitors & Notary, Mareeba 4092 2522. The Trustees will not enter into correspondence regarding applications, the Trustees’ decision being final. All applications will become the property of the Trustees. Applications should be lodged before 4pm on 15th January, 2018. Solicitors for the Trustees: Daniela Parlapiano Apels Solicitors & Notary PO Box 160, MAREEBA Q.4880

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Public Notice/ Meeting NEXT MEETING OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Mareeba Neighbourhood Watch bi-monthly meeting will be held at 9.30am Monday the 18th December, at the QCWA Hall on Wilkes Street, Mareeba. Anyone in the community who has issues regarding safety, noise and hooning, please come along and discuss these issues with us. If we can help find a solution we will.

AGM Mareeba United Football Club

Monday 8th January

Mareeba United Football Club Clubhouse – 7.30pm Everyone welcome – All executive positions declared vacant, pass financials and election of 2018 committee.

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Ben wins bronze in Taekwon-Do Mareeba’s Ben Gilmore beat 240 competitors from across Australia to win a bronze medal at the All Australia International Taekwon-Do Federation National Championships in Sydney on December 2-3. Mr Gilmore is the instructor at the Mareeba Taekwon-Do club that meets at the Mareeba Basketball Hall every Monday and Wednesday. He was part of a team of four from Queensland that travelled south for the prestigious event including team manager Jeff Dieben, Mackay’s Vince Vinzon and Brisbane’s Anthony Coleman. Mr Gilmore won a bronze medal for the over 18 years male 4th degree

black belt pattern competition. He was also part of the team self defense routine that also won a bronze medal. The self defense routine consists of the defender dealing with a series of multiple attacks where he demonstrates his TaekwonDo skills in a realistic manner. Attacks include grabs, take-downs, strikes and weapons eg sticks, knives, etc. Pattern competition is judged on the competitor’s ability to perform a routine of complex Taekwon-Do techniques with power, balance and focus. Each routine is specific to the competitor’s current belt level (grade).

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Manager and coach Jeff Dieben said Mr Gilmore was up against some stiff competition. “Ben competed against several other competitors who have had international competition experience and we are very proud of his achievement in this event,” he said. Ben has been training at the Mareeba club since he was nine years old and has trained consistently in that time passing many practical and theory tests to achieve the rank of 4th degree ITF black belt. “He has been a role model for students junior to him and has assisted with the development of many students,” said Mr Dieben. “Ben exemplifies the

Ben Gilmore (right) on the podium receiving his bronze medal at the All Australia International Taekwon-Do Federation National Championships earlier this month.

tenets of Taekwon-Do. He is courteous at all times; he is loyal and demonstrates respect and integrity. He shows self control both within the training hall and in his personal life. Ben has the perseverance and indomitable spirit to get

the job done whatever that may be.” Taekwon-Do classes in Mareeba run from 6pm to 7.30pm. The club will break over the Christmas period from 15 December and recommence on 15 January 2018.

“The club focus is to produce students who exemplify the tenets of Taekwon-Do,” said Mr Dieben. “Each student is encouraged in a supportive manner to achieve his or her best. Whilst competitions are available to our mem-

bers, it is not a key focus of our training. “I am very proud of Ben’s achievements to date and look forward to supporting him and all students that train at ITF TaekwonDo North Queensland”.

Yungaburra boxers celebrate

Summer 6-a-side Football & A Whole Lot A Fun

SEMI-FINALS!

WEDNESDAY NIGHT – 13th December

6.30PM A-GRADE LADIES F1: INTIMIDATORS v RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS F2: GOLDEN BULLS v SNATCH 6.30PM B-GRADE LADIES F3: AMATUERS v BALL BUSTERS F4: HASBEENS v SOCCER MUMS 7.15PM A-GRADE MENS F1: FRIGGERS v MELENDHRINOS 7.15PM B-GRADE MENS F2: BARRAS v FC BANTERLONA F3: HULK SMASH v JUMBI’S 7.15PM C-GRADE MENS F4: FEELING SNEAKY v LASER ELECTRICAL

End of year trophy presentations were held for the Yungaburra Boxing Club at the Peeramon Hotel on

Saturday. The presentations highlighted an outstanding year for local boxer Mike “the Weap-

on” Perks who was named the club’s 2017 Boxer of the Year and Most Improved. Mike also recently

won Gold with a Intermediate Heavyweight Title at the Australian National Ameteur Boxing Titles in Melbourne.

Yungaburra Boxing Club’s outstanding 2017 boxer Mike “The Weapon” Perks.

8.00PM A-GRADE MENS F1: LOS TORROS v RAY WHITE 8.00PM C-GRADE MENS F2: PAULAS GYM v SORE KNEES UTD

Winners go into the finals on Friday night!

Louise Anderson-Clemence and Ashley Cupitt.

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Raymond Cupitt and his grandmother Jan Cupitt.

Paul Perks and his daughter Natalie.

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Former Storm player heads to Atherton Atherton Roosters recruit Isaak Pedersen.

Top form needed to secure win

Atherton bowler Dan Parnell.

Atherton have been set a target of 291 following Saturday’s first innings of their Cricket Far North match with Mulgrave at Fuller Park. A 131 run fourth

wicket partnership and 123 from all rounder Jake Roach highlighted in Mulgrave’s total. Atherton’s best in the bowling included four wickets to Tom Boor-

man 4-60 and Sep Barletta 2-27. The depth of Atherton’s batting line up will now be tested when play resumes this Saturday.

Mareeba cricket weekend wrap

The offer of pre-season training with the Northern Pride and a chance to play under Atherton Roosters new coach Graham Clark has helped lure former Melbourne Storm under 20 forward Isaak Pedersen to North Queensland for the 2018 season. After a strong start to the 2017 year with the Storm, Pedersen’s season was cut short through a knee injury. “The injury was a real

blow but I have worked hard in my recovery and expect to be fully fit for the new season’s start,” Pederson said. “I am presently training with both the Pride and the Roosters and feeling very confident of a full recovery.” Originally from New Zealand, Pedersen played under former Mareeba Gladiators mentor Tye Ingebrigtsen in 2016 at the Harvey Bay Seagulls who

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won the Bundaberg rugby league premiership. Speaking on his move to Atherton, Isaac Pedersen said he was committed to being part of a very strong roster at the Roosters and to put a disappointing 2017 behind him. “Being part of the Roosters 100 year celebrations next year is also going to be special and I am looking forward to playing under Graham Clark”he said.

“There is a lot of young talent at the club and everyone is very enthusiastic about our chances next year.” The Roosters will continue pre-season training until Thursday December 21 before breaking for the main Christmas period and resuming on January 2. The 2018 CDRL premiership draw is still to be finalised and the Roosters are looking to host a preseason trial with Mareeba in late March.

IN another action packed weekend of summer cricket Mareeba’s 3rd grade side took on the Tully Tigers at home on Sunday. After winning the toss the home side elected to bat first up. Shana Aue come in early and blasted 19 runs before Mareeba then lost some early wickets. The boys were struggling and things were looking grim with Rowan Foxwell coming to the crease at 7/40 in the 11th over. Rowan then knuckled down and played a solid innings for 29, only getting out in the last over. Rowan was well supported on the other end with James Carucci getting 10 and Luke Russo finishing on 17 not out. Tully then went in to

bat and scored slowly only losing two wickets by drinks. With plenty of wickets in the shed they pressed on upping the run rate slowly. Coming to the last over Tully needed 11 runs and with a lost opportunity they won the game with only a couple of balls to spare. Best bowlers for Mareeba were Marcus Lea with 1 for 17 and Cameron Mcpherson with 1 for 12. Mareeba’s 2nd division side also played on Sunday at Port Douglas. The boys excelled themselves with a great display of bowling which was a pleasure to watch for all the spectators. Mareeba had Port Douglas out for 52 with Lachlan Ford 6 for 27 off

16, Toby Kerswell 2 for 5 off 10.5 overs and Liam Bombadeiri 2 for 8 off 8. 19 of the overs were maidens and Mareeba made 136 with Lachlan Ford 44, Brendan Payne 34 and Zac Adams 24. While junior cricket has finished for the year before resuming at the end of January 2018, several young Mareeba boys are away across the state playing in their respective CFN sides. Jake Bombadeiri (U12) is in Rockhampton, Angus Campman (U13) is on the Gold Coast, Jarrod France, Mason Blaney, Logan Poggioli and Jett Prien (U15) are all on the Sunshine Coast and Braydon Olufson (U16) is in Mackay.

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HUGE RANGE COMING SOON! > 14 Mazda BT50x4 XTR Manual Dual Cab > 11 Mitsubishi Triton GL-R 4x4 Manual Club Cab > 13 Mazda BT50 4x4 XT Manual Freestyle > 11 Mitsubishi Triton 4x2 Petrol Single Cab > 12 Mazda BT50 XT Auto Dual Cab

> 05 Mazda 6 Manual Sedan

> 11 Mitsubishi ASX AWD Auto Wagon

> 02 Toyota Hilux 4x2 Workmate Manual Ute

> 11 Mazda 6 Auto Sedan

> 02 Mazda B2500 4x4 Manual Single Cab

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

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

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2017 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST SERIES 2 CVT 2WD 5 SEAT WAGON Travelled only 2,900 kilometres. SAVE OVER $4,000 NOW PAY ONLY $29,990 DRIVE AWAY 2017 SUZUKI SWIFT GLX TURBO AUTO 5 DOOR HATCH Travelled only 1,000 kilometres. SAVE OVER $1,500 NOW PAY ONLY $22,740 DRIVE AWAY

2017 SUZUKI IGNIS GL MANUAL 5 DOOR HATCH Travelled only 500 kilometres, sat nav & reverse camera, smart phone linkage. NOW PAY ONLY $16,890 DRIVE AWAY 2017 NISSAN PATHFINDER ST 3.5 LITRE V6 CVT 7 SEAT 4X4 WAGON Travelled only 3,000 kilometres. SAVE OVER $6,000 NOW PAY ONLY $44,420 DRIVE AWAY

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FREE AUTOMATIC ON SELECTED RANGER AND ALL ESCAPE VEHICLES WITH GREAT DRIVE AWAY PRICES! 15 RANGER PXII 4X4 XLT DUAL CAB 3.2 litre turbo diesel auto, tech pack, sat nav, reverse camera fibreglass canopy, tow bar, electric brakes, balance of new vehicle warranty ............................................ $47,500 15 TOYOTA FORTUNER GXL 4X4 WAGON 2.8 litre turbo diesel automatic, 37,500 kilometres, balance of new car warranty ........ $43,990 13 TOYOTA HILUX SR5 DUAL CAB Build Dec 2012, turbo diesel automatic, tow bar, hard deck cover, side steps, sat nav, 12 months warranty .......................................................................................... $39,990 13 ISUZU MU-X LS-T WAGON Turbo diesel automatic, 7 seater, leather seats, sun roof, reverse camera, only 26,500 kilometres, 12months warranty ................................................................. $37,490 12 HILUX SR 4X4 SINGLE CAB Turbo diesel, alloy tray, ladder rack, tow bar, 12 months warranty, 6 months rego .......$34,490 13 HOLDEN COLORADO LT 4X4 DUAL CAB Turbo diesel automatic, galvanised tray, tool boxes, steel bull bar, alloys, tow bar, 12 months warranty ..........................................................................................$27,995 10 RANGER XLT 4X4 DUAL CAB Turbo diesel automatic, fibreglass canopy with awning, long range tank, dual batteries, tow bar, rear sensors and more.............................................................. $24,990 12 SUBARU FORESTER AWD WAGON Manual, leather seats, alloys, tow bar, low kilometres, 12 months warranty .................$17,990 14 TOYOTA COROLLA SPORT HATCH Manual, airconditioning, alloys, reverse camera, 12 months warranty .......................... $16,490 12 HONDA JAZZ HATCH Auto, 55,100 kilometres, 6 months rego, 12 months warranty ..................................... $12,990 10 FORD ESCAPE AWD SUV WAGON Auto, alloys, roof rails, 12 months warranty ....................................................................$11,990 PRICES INCLUDE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS, STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION.

Andrew Ford: 0417 633 002 - Claude Formoso: 0477 229 949 279 Byrnes Street, Mareeba - Phone: 4092 9400 - www.hansenford.com.au

2017

CLEARANCE

USED VEHICLES  14 Toyota Hilux SR: 3.0 litre turbo diesel auto 4x4 dualcab utility, travelled only 43,000 kilometres, tow bar, side steps, hard tonneau cover, genuine alloy bull bar, electric brake unit, good service history, a better one would be hard to find.......................... $38,990  Late 12 Toyota Hilux SR: 3.0 litre turbo diesel auto dualcab 4x4 with alloy dropside body, front & rear ladder racks, good kilometres, genuine alloy bull bar, tow bar, side steps, window tint, cruise control and UHF radio, ideal tradies vehicle ............................................ $34,990  15 Honda CR-V VTi: 2.4 litre auto 4WD wagon, good kilometres, alloy wheels, reverse camera, rear airconditioning vents, excellent service history, top condition ........................... $25,890  14 Hyundai ix35 Trophy: 2.0 litre auto wagon, good kilometres, leather seats, alloy wheels, reverse camera and rear parking sensors, fog lights, excellent service history, outstanding condition ............................................................................................ $21,990  13 Mitsubishi Triton GLX: 2.5 litre turbo diesel manual singlecab 4x4 with alloy dropside body, travelled only 47,000 kilometres, fitted with reverse camera and rear parking sensors, tow bar, excellent service history .............................................................. $20,990  14 Toyota Corolla SX: 1.8 litre CVT sedan, travelled only 38,000 kilometres, reverse camera, front and rear sensors, alloys, fog lights, immaculate locally owned vehicle, cannot fault ............................................................................................... $18,990  12 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-L: CVT all wheel drive sedan, good kilometres, alloy wheels, sat nav, reverse camera, sunroof, immaculate condition...................................................... $15,490  09 Subaru Liberty 2.5i: Auto all wheel drive sedan, good kilometres, alloys, fog lights, leather trim, window tint, one owner vehicle ....................................................................... $11,990  10 Holden Commodore Berlina Series II: 3.6 litre / LPG auto sedan, good kilometres, alloy wheels, rear park sensors, tow bar, tint, good service history ....................................... $10,790

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