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For pride and country TIM Webster-Young knows first-hand about the importance of serving Australia in its time of need.

The former national serviceman and Afghanistan Avenue of Honour committee member was one of thousands of people across the Far North who paid tribute on Anzac Day to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Elsewhere, a fallen soldier’s name was formally recognised at Mareeba Cenotaph after a two-year battle to ensure his deeds were not forgotten.

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$100m tequila vision A LONG-term vision by a major sugar processor to harvest plants used in the production of tequila could be realised in Mareeba and the Tablelands.

MSF Sugar Business Development manager Mick Ward revealed a proposal to establish a biorefinery and blue agave harvest operation, worth potentially $100 million, at last Thursday’s Mareeba Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

“It’s early stages. We are just having a look at this but we are serious about it,” he said.

Popular in Mexico, blue agave is used to produce ethanol and is a key ingredient in tequila.

If eventually followed through, the bio-refinery would be built alongside the company’s existing Tableland mill at Arriga.

Mr Ward also spoke about MSF’s planned $75 million “green power station”, which once complete will generate 24 megawatts of electricity

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“The technology to grow agave and ferment it is well known and well understood,” he said.

“It also provides fibre for renewable energy, which complements sugar cane bagasse which will be put through our power station.”

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The project is expected to be completed by June next year, will create about 80 jobs during construction and invest more than $40 million in locally-sourced labour and materials.

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KP Mango Competition winners Shandell Hilditch, her son Weston, 2, and Irene Westwood with Total Food Network managing director Luigi Garozzo at last week’s presentation.

MAREEBA had a few happy mango munchers last week after the winners of The Express’ KP Mango Competition were formally presented with their prize money.

Held annually by The Express, Total Food Network and Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (MDFVGA), the competition is open to all farmers and backyard growers in the Mareeba and Tablelands region to see who can grow the heaviest Kensington Pride mango.

Mutchilba’s Irene Westwood took out the competition with an impressive 1.198kg entry, earning herself $500 prize money which was formally presented to her by Total Food Network managing director Luigi Garozzo at last Thursday’s Mareeba Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Young Dimbulah toddler Weston Hilditch, 2, was the second placegetter, winning $300 while Biboohra farmer Steven Johnston netted third place with $200.

The Express’ managing editor Carl Portella congratulated all competition winners and thanked long-time sponsors Total Food Network and Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association for their continued support.

The competition is set to start up again this October, with a wave of whopping mango entries expected once more.

Mareeba girl hits the airwaves MANAGING EDITOR Carl Portella

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A RISING radio star is making her mark in local radio after graduating from TAFE. Mareeba’s Lavinia Collins can now be heard on air in Napranum and Yarrabah between 3pm and 6pm on Black Star radio.

The Ewamian woman said her Certificate III in Media (Radio) had literally changed her life.

“A year ago I was lacking direction and I really needed to start making better lifestyle choices,” she said.

“My grandmother was on my back about enrolling in this course for weeks.

“I eventually gave in and signed up and by the second week of the course I knew I had found my calling.”

Ms Collins said she had enjoyed the TAFE course and was delighted when Black Star radio owner Queensland Remote Aboriginal Media (QRAM) offered her a job following her graduation.

Black Star general manager Gerry Pyne said Ms Collins had plenty of spark.

“Lavinia’s liveliness is infectious; she brings a youthful enthusiasm and laughter to the team,” he said.

“Lavinia is always ready to work, eager to do research for interesting stories for her listeners and adds lightheartedness and fun to her announcing.”

Ms Collins said she would encourage any young indigenous person to give TAFE a go.

“This TAFE course really helped to motivate me to turn my life around,” she said.

“I got to meet other people, make new friends and I’ve learned how to work as part of a team.

“You never know where you could end up when you graduate.”

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and May each year.

“It complements sugar very well because it grows very well in dry land conditions, so you don’t need to irrigate it,” Mr Ward said.

“It does help if you irrigate it a little but it doesn’t have anything like the water demand that sugar cane does.”

Mr Ward said MSF would need about 4000ha to grow blue agave.

Both Mareeba and Tablelands shires are currently drought-declared zones by the State Government, which makes the region ideal for growing the plant.

According to the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, the crop can only be harvested once after about five years of growth when flowering occurs.

New crops would then need to be planted.

Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association president Joe Moro said the droughtresistant qualities of blue agave would be a welcome addition to the region’s existing agricultural industry.

“Potentially there’s 22,000ha of unused land within the Dimbulah irrigation area and water is going to be a limiting factor from now on,” he said.

In 2015, the agriculture industry of both the Mareeba and Tablelands shires was worth more than $552 million in terms of gross value of production.

MSF Sugar Business Development manager Mick Ward revealed a proposal for a $100 million bio-refinery and blue agave harvest operation.

Hospital meeting to raise concerns THE Mareeba community is being urged to speak up at a public meeting being held to discuss concerns over the future of the town’s hospital.

The meeting, to be held at the Mareeba International Club next Tuesday, is being organised by a group of concerned local residents.

Group spokesman Ross Cardillo said he believed the hospital had been continuously “downsized and degraded for the last 37 years”.

“There’s a real threat of us, I believe, losing even more services than we already have,” he said.

“I believe that has been brought about to a degree because they’re over-spending on Atherton Hospital.”

A Mareeba Shire Council-commissioned report into “Regional Health and Hospital Trends in Tropical North Queensland” said

that Mareeba Hospital averaged about 30,000 emergency department presentations a year compared to about 18,000 presentations a year in Atherton.

The report, written by Cairns economist Bill Cummings, stated that in July 2016, Mareeba Hospital had 48 beds, 22 doctors and 147 nurses compared to 57 beds, 19 doctors and 172 nurses at Atherton Hospital.

Atherton will soon welcome an upgrade to its emergency department and build new operating theatres which will enable it to offer a series of “Level 4” hospital services.

Mr Cardillo said based on the number of patient presentations, Mareeba, not Atherton should become a Level 4 hospital.

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) maintains that Atherton Hospital is the largest referral centre on the

Tablelands.

Mr Cardillo said he invited members of the CHHHS hierarchy and local councillors to attend the meeting.

“The health service really should attend,” he said.

“They’re making decisions that are affecting our lives. They need to be here to listen to how it’s affecting the lives of people in Mareeba.”

The meeting comes as Mareeba Hospital is set to lose its Council of Australian Governments (COAG) 19(2) funding exemption in October, along with $2.1 million that goes with it.

The funding relates to Section 19(2) of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which provides an exemption for certain hospitals to claim against the Medicare Benefits Schedule for

non-admitted, non-referred professional services provided in emergency departments, such as outpatient (GP) services.

But Mareeba, which has had that exemption since about 2006, is now no longer eligible because of the increase in its population.

The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network is currently working with local GPs to establish a new outpatient services model once the COAG funding expires.

The public meeting will be held on May 2 at Mareeba International Club. Residents are urged to arrive at 6:30pm for a 7pm start.

The group has also created a “Save Mareeba Hospital” Facebook page to help promote their campaign.

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Anzac’s name takes pride of place ELWYN Troughton shed a few tears as the Last Post sounded at the Mareeba Cenotaph yesterday.

The moving Anzac Day service, in which the names of local soldiers killed in World War I were read out, carried an extra special meaning for her.

Private D’Arcy Allan Grainer became the 23rd name to be added to that list on the cenotaph last week, a fitting tribute after Ms

Elwyn Troughton surveys the Mareeba Cenotaph where fallen World War 1 soldier Private D’Arcy Allan Grainer’s name has been added.

Troughton spent two years lobbying Mareeba Shire Council to recognise the Thornborough man’s service and sacrifice.

For Ms Troughton, these are her boys. And she’ll fight like hell to make sure they’re all remembered.

“I’m lost for words,” she said.

“I’m glad his sacrifice is finally being honoured. He’s no longer missing. He’s finally home.”

Private Grainer was killed in action while serving with the 26th Australian Infantry Battalion in France in July 1916 but like many soldiers, his grave was never found.

Fittingly, Private Grainer’s name is placed just below that of his mate, Private Robert Henry Gibbins, who also lived in Thornborough and was sadly killed in France during May 1917 while serving with the 9th Infantry Battalion.

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Thornborough, an old mining town, is just over an hour’s drive west of Mareeba.

“I’m very proud to see both their names up there now. Anzac Day always washes me out,” Ms Troughton said.

“War is a shocking thing.”

Both young soldiers’ names are also recorded on the Australian National Memorial in Villers-Bretonneux, France.

Skills visa change endorsed by leaders UNEMPLOYED Mareeba locals look set to benefit from the Federal Government’s plans to scrap the 457 visa.

Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro said the visa’s abolition, which relates to temporary skilled foreign workers, was a good move for the local workforce.

“On the whole, I think the changes are good,” he said.

“I think it gives more certainty to locals that they be given at least a chance to fill those positions.”

Under the government’s plans, the 457 visa will be replaced by a new “Temporary Skill Shortage” (TSS) visa from March next year.

The TSS visa will be offered as either a two year visa or a higher skilled fouryear visa, depending on the needs of businesses facing a genuine skills shortage in their workforce.

The TSS visa will also feature tougher English language requirements and a requirement for applicants to have at least three years’ work experience.

“It still leaves the option there for those that can’t find skilled staff to go down that path if need be,” Mr Moro said.

“But as businesses we need to be sensitive to the needs of our communities as well.

“The only problem that I see is it may be a bit slower for people to go through the new visa process, which some businesses might see as a hindrance if they need those particular workers.”

The number of occupations available under the existing 457 visa has also been reduced from 651 to 435, but none of the planned changes will apply to those already on the existing 457 visa.

The 417 “Working Holiday” visa, used by backpackers doing seasonal work like fruit picking, will remain unchanged.

Less than one per cent of Australia’s roughly 12 million-strong workforce is currently employed on a 457 visa.

Mareeba mayor Tom Gilmore said he wasn’t expecting the 457 visa change to “make much difference” in the shire but welcomed the push to preference locals first in jobs.

“The more domestic Australians we can get in the workforce, the better,” Cr Gilmore said.

“The young folks here who are unemployed and looking for work should be more than pleased to take whatever work is available to them.

“At the end of the day if you’ve got money in your hand and you learn the principles of hard work and reliability, that’s great.”

MAREEBA Shire Council’s fees and charges for cemeteries and urban and regional planning will be slightly increased for the new financial year.

The biggest jump in cemetery fees and charges will be the cost of a niche for ashes (including installation of a plaque), which will jump from $292 to $390 in

2017/18. Internment of Ashes in the ground will also be $390, up $46 compared to 2016/17.

A local government index increase of about two per cent was applied in 2017/18’s urban and regional planning fees, with council previously workshopping the proposed fees on April 5.

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Taxi Council plays down Uber threat THE boss of Queensland’s Taxi Council has played down the threat posed by Uber to Mareeba and the Tablelands after a regional road trip throughout North Queensland last week.

Taxi Council Queensland (TCQ) CEO Ben Wash said Uber’s high-turnover “churn and burn” financial model meant the rideshare service could only really work in cities.

“You need a massive population with massive unemployment for their business model to work,” he said.

“The distances up in Mareeba and the Tablelands are just so great that you have a lot of dead running, and the Uber model works best where you’ve got big cities with airports and entertainment precincts where drivers can do a lot of short fares.”

Mr Wash, a former Malanda boy, said the region already had a form of ridesharing, with local pub courtesy vans or buses picking up and dropping off patrons for decades.

“I know the taxi operators reasonably well and they do a good job because they live and work in the community. They know where the venues are, they understand that if you’re go-

ing to service places like the Peeramon Hotel or places further out, there’s a cost of doing business and they’ve factored it in.”

Mr Wash said he was more concerned about the lack of regulatory oversight surrounding Uber, some of which will be addressed in Stage Two of the Queensland Government’s “Five Year Strategic Plan for Personalised Transport Services 2016-2021”, to be implemented from the middle of this year.

That includes “comprehensive changes to primary legislation to introduce a new licensing regime and chain of responsibility for taxi and booked hire services”, mandatory security cameras for personalised transport vehicles and a larger square signage on the bottom left hand side of the front and rear windscreen of rideshare vehicles to clearly identify who they are driving for.

All personalised transport vehicles will be required to pass an annual “Certificate of Inspection” under Stage Two, the same as what is currently required for taxis and limousines.

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help tighten up some of those gaps,” Mr Wash said.

Uber was legalised by the State Government last September, who then introduced a $100 million “Industry Adjustment Assistance Package” in December to assist existing taxi and limousine operators in an attempt to minimise the impact of Uber.

Mr Wash said the average cost of a taxi license was about $300,000, with the government now not releasing any new taxi licenses until next year.

“While that figure sounds extraordinary, if you wanted to buy any sort of business, there’s always those upfront capital costs,” he said.

“It’s broadly consistent with other businesses of a similar sort of turnover.”

Mr Wash said the State Government always released new taxi licenses by tender, with the value of those licenses “market driven”.

TCQ has written to all political parties and independent candidates in the upcoming State Election to call on their support for a list of demands to address the issues faced with Uber entering the transport market.

Citrus on the up for the region THE wider Mareeba area has helped contribute to a record 2016 export season for Queensland’s citrus industry.

The latest trade data from Citrus Australia showed Queensland growers shipped $67 million worth of fruit to overseas consumers, a 30 per cent increase over the previous season.

Citrus producers are mainly based in Bundaberg, Emerald, Central Burnett and the wider Mareeba region around Dimbulah.

Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association president Joe Moro said it was encouraging to see exports increase as the region’s small citrus industry continues to grow.

“We’ve come a long way in citrus,” he said.

“It’s nearly as big as sugar in terms of dollar value. Dimbulah has always been identified as an area where you could grow more citrus.”

According to the State Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Tablelands Agriculture Profile, citrus was worth $31 million in 2015 to the region, which took in both the Tablelands and Mareeba shires.

That compared to $39 million for sugar.

Mr Moro said the area grew predominantly lemon, limes and ruby red grapefruit.

“Citrus is one of the crops that could benefit from the proposed Nullinga Dam, if it was to get the tick by the Federal Government,” he said.

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Queensland Treasurer and Trade and Investment Minister Curtis Pitt said overseas markets were continuing to open up for citrus.

“During the season, from January to November 2016, around 34,000 tonnes primarily of mandarins, but also lemons, grapefruit and limes from Queensland, were sent to markets in Asia, the United Arab Emirates, New Zealand and Canada,” he said.

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KAP MP and Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth was ropeable after the State Agriculture and Environment Committee recommended the Bill not be passed last week, citing regulatory and constitutional issues with its implementation.

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

“I’m bitterly disappointed because the best the LNP and Labor have to offer is do nothing,” Mr Knuth said.

“It flies in the face of common sense and we have the backing of the Queensland Dairy Organisation and dairy farmers that have already expressed anger that the committee has reject-

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age 70 farmers a year, “We are importing a quarter of a million litres of milk from southern states every year.”

Mr Knuth said the KAP would push ahead with the Bill anyway, expecting to introduce it into parliament for debate within the next six months.

Queensland Dairy Organisation Northern District councillor James Geraghty said the fair milk mark logo, while voluntary for processors, would be beneficial to the dairy industry.

“It has the potential to be very useful in that when industry has asked for support in the past the consumer has given them that support,” he said.

“One of those times was last year when they supported branded milk, so they’re obviously happy to pay a bit more.

“This mark would give them a heads up as to which types of milk have been produced locally and the processor who has paid a sustainable price to the farmer.”

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ed this Bill.”

The Committee believes the Bill “may offend” a requirement of the Australian Constitution that trade and commerce between states remain “absolutely free”, possibly opening it up to a challenge in the High Court.

The Committee also rejected the Bill’s plan for the government to determine what constituted a fair milk price given the existing limited data available, and preferred an industry-led marketing scheme.

But Mr Knuth rubbished those claims, citing the fact the Queensland Competition Authority saw no issue with the Bill infringing on competition laws as proof it was not unconstitutional.

“I get sick and tired of seeing the major parties march with the dairy farmers over farmgate price and yet never have they offered anything to assist, apart from rhetoric,” he said.

“The dairy industry is in dire straits. In the year 2000, we had 1500 dairy farmers in Queensland and since then we’ve lost on aver-

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MAREEBA Shire Council will cop the cost of managing biosecurity threats in the shire after the State Government all but offloaded the responsibilty to them.

Council has been required to authorise a biosecurity program under the State’s Bisecurity Act 2014, which came into effect on July 1 last year.

The program means council officers will now have to “survey, detect and monitor for the presence, absence and treatment of invasive biosecurity matter” within the shire, which was largely a State responsibility.

Weeds to be targeted include Koster’s curse, Bellyache bush and parthenium, while council will also be required to monitor feral animals such as pigs and rabbits.

However, Navua sedge, Crofton weed and other weed

species that council officers already manage as local priorities cannot be included in the surveillance program as they are not listed as declared invasive species under the Act. The program will start on May 1 and operate for a period of three years until April 2020.

Speaking at last Wednesday’s monthly meeting, council CEO Peter Franks said council could not afford to carry out the program.

“It’s just going to manifest and become a bigger and bigger issue,” he said.

“It’s going to affect multiple ratepayers all the way down. The State has said it’s our problem and are walking away from it.”

Councillors resolved to send a letter to the State Government expressing their disappointment at “the continued devolution of responsibility to local government without any funding”.

Deputy mayor Alan Pedersen said he was sick of continual cost-shifting by the State Government to council.

“They’ve slowly just kept pushing more responsibility towards council like they have the last 10 or 15 years,” he said.

“Council’s in a good position to do this program, but we need the money to do it.”

Cr Pedersen feared what new biosecurity threats might be found in coming years that neither the State nor council could prepare for.

Mareeba mayor Tom Gilmore said it was “terribly disappointing” the State continued to burden council with more responsibilities and the cost that came with it.

“Very rarely is there any money that comes with it and it’s never been, in my experience, money that is recurrent,” he said.

“The ratepayers have to pick up these costs.”

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The Federal Government could have the power to authorise a saltwater croc cull, overriding State laws.

Croc meeting sought with Minister FEDERAL Environment minister Josh Frydenberg is being sought for an urgent meeting with Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MPs to discuss their proposed crocodile cull Bill.

In a sign of hope for Far Northern communities dealing a growing number of saltwater crocodiles in populated waterways, Mr Frydenberg said last week he would consider a cull and had the power to authorise one under Federal laws.

Federal laws would be able to override the State Government’s Nature Conservation Act 1992, which makes it an offence to remove crocodiles from the wild without authorisation.

KAP MP and Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth welcomed Mr Frydenberg’s comments.

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More than 70 people attended a community forum run by the KAP on April 12 to discuss the issue at Mareeba Bowls Club as part of a wider “Crocodile Cull, Safari Shooting and Egg Harvesting Legislation Consultation Tour”.

Kennedy MP Bob Katter, Mr Knuth and Member for Mt Isa Robbie Katter listened to pleas from local residents and councillors as they draft a Bill for a controlled croc cull, shooting safaris and legalising egg collection in Queensland.

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“We have an environment which is not an estuarine (saltwater) crocodile environment yet we have crocodiles in it,” he said.

“Who’s responsible for it? The State. What do we want them to do? Take them away. All of them. How they achieve that is their business.”

Cr Gilmore said he would judge the State Government’s new Queensland Crocodile Management Plan on its outcomes. Under the plan, Biboohra, where saltwater crocodiles have been sighted, is located in “Monitoring and Education Zone E”. That means any crocodiles “displaying dangerous behaviour” within that zone would be targeted for removal by rangers.

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“People want to claim back their waterways,” he said. “The time has come to end the studies and the counts and take action.”

Mr Knuth said under the proposed Bill, problem saltwater crocs harassing locals at places like freshwater swimming holes, boat ramps, beaches or farms would be removed and either be culled or taken to croc farms.

A group of Biboohra farmers have previously spoken out to The Express about the growing numbers of crocodiles found on their properties, fearing someone will soon be killed unless action is taken by the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection.

Meanwhile, Mareeba mayor Tom Gilmore sent a letter to State Environment Minister Steven

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Residents in the vicinity of Jack, Louise, Cook and Mazlin Streets in Atherton can expect to hear a number of loud ‘boom’ noises between 4pm and 7pm from 2 May until 19 May as part of the annual sulphur-crested cockatoo dispersal program. This will help reduce the impact to residents of excessive roosting cockatoos.

Robson Creek Bridge on Danbulla Road, Tinaroo is closed to traffic for upgrade works until the end of June 2017, weather permitting.

On Tuesday 25 April Customer Service Centres and Libraries will be closed. Remembrance services will be held across the region. Details of service times, venues and road closure information is available at trc.qld.gov.au/anzac-day-services-2017.

The firing of pyro technique explosive cartridges, Bird Frite, may cause distress to pets and Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.

Have Your Say Feedback on a new draft Corporate Plan which sets the strategic direction of Council for the next five years is currently sought from residents by 5 May. The Plan includes strong economies, vibrant communities, smart centres and visioning towards 2050 as key priorities.

Economic Development Fund

Sluice Creek Road and Snake Creek Bridge Ravenshoe is closed between East Evelyn Road and the Kennedy Highway for installation of culverts and roadworks. Ross Road is open to local traffic only.

A seal upgrade on a section of Gunnawarra Road Mt Garnet is underway and will progress through May. Works on Russell Pocket Road Yungaburra and Upper Barron Road are expected to complete mid May. Works on Hastie Road Atherton have commenced and will continue through May. Grading of roads is occuring throughout Walkamin, Rangeview, Tolga, Kairi, Millstream, Ravenshoe and Mt Garnet.

Slashing and pothole repairs are being undertaken in various locations on an as needs basis.

Applications for up to $5,000 to support locally or regionally significant intiatives, events or projects which have the potential to enhance economic development opportunities or generate a local economic benefit will closing on Friday 28 April.

The installation of two large culverts on Danbulla Road Tinaroo are complete.

Gallery Exhibitors

Nominations close on 28 April for a $1,000 bursary for students who are commencing university or other tertiary institution studies in 2017 in Agri-Industry including horticulture, agriculture and plant breeding. Find out more at trc.qld.gov.au/nellie-willets-educational-bursary.

Expressions of interest are sought from local artists and artistic groups who would like to exhibit at the Tableland Regional, Old Post Office or Foyer galleries in 2017. Applications close 30 April. Find out more at tablelandgallery.trc.qld.gov.au.

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Temporary Library closures The Mt Garnet Library is closed until 7 May. The Atherton Library will close from 2 May until 20 May for painting and re-carpeting. The Malanda Library will open 10am to 5pm on 8 & 15 May. Library users are able to borrow from, and return items to, any Tablelands Library.

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Solar panels installed on Mareeba Shire Council’s Kowa St administration building.

Solar power to net ratepayer savings MAREEBA Shire Council’s decision to install solar panels on two administration buildings is expected to save the ratepayer almost $40,000 per year.

Two Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems have been installed on council’s Rankin St and Kowa St administration buildings, with works to be completed by the end of this month.

The systems, which were installed by Solgen Energy, will allow up to 75kw per hour to be put back into the electricity network when not in use.

The council’s Rankin St system will be able to put up to 10kw per hour back into the electricity network when not in use.

When fully operational both facilities will be able to operate solely using the energy produced by the

PV systems during daylight hours.

The total costs of the system are expected to be recovered from the Rankin St building within threeand-a-half years and just over three years for Kowa St, based on current pricing by Ergon.

Mareeba mayor Tom Gilmore said the solar systems’ turnaround on investment was “first class”.

“The net savings beyond the initial outlay is very significant for ratepayers,” he said.

Mareeba councillor Lenore Wyatt said the solar project was “fantastic” for the community.

“We’re leading the way environmentally. I would like to see more. We’ve talked about pump stations and things like that but obviously that’s all in the future,” she said.

24 hour gym gives Cooktown fitness kick FITNESS fanatics in Cooktown are set to take full advantage of the local PCYC’s gym after it officially started operating 24/7 last Thursday.

The PCYC, which also doubles as the town’s cyclone shelter and events centre, will now offer busy locals all hours access.

“We know it’s going to be a great service to community,” said Cook Shire mayor Peter Scott.

“It’s been received really well. The PCYC did their community consultation first and found out the numbers.”

Cr Scott said the revamped gym would appeal to a wide cross section of people in the community, from shift workers to local footy teams wanting to bulk up for the coming season. “The gym has always been part of the

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PCYC ever since it was built but this just opens it right up, particularly for the guys who work all day,” he said.

“It’s just about getting people engaged.”

Cr Scott said the PCYC had grown from a simple indoor sports and recreation centre to hosting the gym, conference rooms and full commercial kitchen which Cooktown State School uses for hospitality training.

Cooktown PCYC Acting Branch Manager Sergeant Craig Green said the updated facilities wouldl be a huge benefit to the community as a whole.

“This newly revived space will not only cater for athletes and those who use the gym, but will also be a benefit to our youth development programs and the Cooktown community,” he said

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Family-sized sedans could be about to make a comeback, with the Mazda 6 taking out the Judges’ Choice category for a second time in the nation’s Best Cars awards.

15 vehicles have today been named as Australia’s Best Cars, following rigorous testing of 165 vehicles for value for money, design and function and on road features.

RACQ’s Steve Spalding said Mazda 6’s award highlighted

why drivers shouldn’t overlook family-sized models in favour of the more popular SUVs and smaller cars.

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Far North Queensland was one of the most expensive areas to fill up with unleaded petrol (ULP) in Queensland during March, according to RACQ’s latest monthly fuel price report.

Club spokesperson Renee Smith said with an average of 144 cents per litre, Northern motorists had been charged 10.1 cents per litre and 13.6 cents per litre more for ULP than Townsville and Ayr drivers respectively.

“There’s simply no good reason for the high prices we’ve seen in the far north over the past 18 months, and it’s no surprise motorists are frustrated,” Ms Smith said.

Ms Smith said RACQ hoped the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) in-

vestigation into far northern fuel prices would have a positive impact on the region.

“The Commission’s findings are due in coming months and we hope it shines a light on any price gouging that might be happening.” she said.

Ms Smith said the current average cost of ULP in Far North Queensland was 140 cents per litre and motorists should do their research before filling up.

“Visit RACQ.com/fairfuel to find the lowest price in your area. Make sure you give your business to those servos charging less – we need to use people power to drive down the cost of ULP.” RACQ’s monthly fuel price report can be viewed at www.racq.com/fuel.

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Brad has run his own business for six years, with 10 years under his belt as a qualified auto electrician.

While Emma looks after the books and HR side of the business, Brad gets his hands dirty in the workshop, with his tradesmen Robert Cali and Josh Stockdale and his apprentices Austin Pell and Dylan Longbottom.

The workshop is fully decked out with the latest diagnostic equipment, including an up-to-date dyno for ECU remapping of common rail diesel vehicles.

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Family outings or a quiet stroll through the park will lead to stimulating conversation and a closer bond. You mustn’t make promises that you won’t be able to keep. Sit back.

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Taking on too much won’t help the situation. Those you live with may be experiencing problems.

Take your time; do not make any decisions in haste. Make sure that you get legal matters checked out thoroughly.

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You will have a greater involvement in groups; however, they may not be to your advantage.

You will have some problems with children, but if you are patient you will win their favor. Friday will be your lucky day.

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11. Most conducive to a favourable outcome; best.

13. Reduce food to small shreds.

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16. A strong feeling of support or allegiance.

18. Relating to heraldry or heraldic devices.

19. A device that has a specified function, especially one forming part of a complex mechanism.

21. An organized massacre of a particular ethnic group, in particular that of Jews in Russia or eastern Europe.

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DOWN 1. A flightless New Zealand bird with hair-like feathers.

2. A sloping grooved board or surface on which washed dishes are left to drain into an adjacent sink.

3. Threatening harm; menacing.

4. Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey.

5. Beyond what is normal or natural.

6. An electrical instrument used to control a current by varying the resistance.

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power points and tv points • Power point for generator • Extra large double garage with built-in storage cupboard • 5KW solar power system and solar hot water • Stunning 60m2 timber deck overlooking the in-ground saltwater swimming pool with waterfall and spa features • Exposed aggregate driveway with built-in letterbox and pathways all around the home • Dog enclosure with 1.8m high fencing • 8m x 7m powered, colorbond shed with 3 roller door access and third toilet • 1125m2 immaculately landscaped and fully fenced allotment with electric gated entry, automatic irrigation and side access to the shed.

This unique property is positioned

Turnkey 180 on 2 Jannali Village Living at it’s finest

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in an exceptional area of town, only a few short minutes from Mareeba’s CBD and metres from the Amaroo Medical Centre. All the factors you desire in a dream home are here.

It’s rare that you find a home of this calibre available for sale.

Inspection is a must – open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 12 noon.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi today on 0417 700 468.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

45 Ceola Dr, MAREEBA Reduced to $529,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

AMAROO and Austart Homes Tablelands (QBCC 1076708) house and land package* – proposed for construction on Lot 2 Jannali Ct (600m2).

Affordable and prestigious, this three bedroom 180m2 family home features terrific street appeal and represents exceptional value for money.

Positioned for peace of mind, this master built home will entice those who wish to be close to medical facilities, with the Amaroo Medical Centre close by and the future Amaroo Village Market Place, delightful parks and gardens will also be within walking distance.

Three bedrooms and two bathrooms all open plan living areas. Vinyl plank to mains, carpet to bedrooms. You will love the trendy kitchen that includes an island bench, stainless steel canopy and flow through access to the alfresco dining area.

Priced at $299,800* based on Austart Homes Turnkey inclusions featuring tiled patio, turf allowance, curtain allowance, clothesline, fly screens and driveway allowance. *House and land sold on separate contracts - house $190,800 and land $109,000. A list of inclusions is available on request.

Contact Debbie at Amaroo on 0409 321 000. Sales centre on Hastie Road is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm or by appointment anytime.

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PROPERTY Mareeba Property Management

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IN the ever popular “The Edge Estate” Street, this marvelous family home can be yours now to enjoy.

Featuring four bedrooms immaculately maintained. This home has been built to a very high standard with quality finishes. Open plan living with central kitchen area overlooking the main living area and massive back patio. The patio

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NOW $429,000 NEG - ID#1P2020 Andrew 0418 183 444

4092 5255

LOCATED on the sought after Cairns side of Mareeba, this 3.16 hectare property backs on to a permanent running creek and its loamy soils provide a great base for the variety of established irrigated fruit trees and gardens that make up this tropical setting.

Being approximately ten minutes from town, this large four bedroom, two bathroom block home has all the modern com-

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106 Windsor View Drive, Julatten

• 1012m2 block zoned medium density • 3 bed, 2 bath Queenslander style home • T&G walls, casement windows, verandah • Double bay garage / workshop

• 2 storey, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built-ins • 2 living quarters, beer garden, BBQ area • Fenced 5 acre elevated block, fruit orchards • 16m x 7m shed with lock up area, bore

$255,000 NEG

Features include: • The main bedroom boasts a walk in robe and luxurious ensuite • Quality built by Angelo D’Addona Construction • Four bedrooms and two bathrooms • Security screened • Fans throughout

MAREEBA $399,000 Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 555

$599,000 NEG

THIS SATURDAY 10am-1pm

– Lot 26 Agius Crescent at Rayfield, Mareeba –

Superbly finished modern family home built by ‘Ashley Jones Homes’ Featuring... 4 brms, dream kitchen, media room, open plan living, large outdoor area, 4046m2 block, plus much more!

Address: Price: Agent:

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Dream home, dream lifestyle Open this Saturday 10am to 1pm

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For more information contact Aurelia Rogato at Rogato Real Estate on 0418 183 555 or 4092 5255.

forts including split system air-conditioning might have, with some renovations to the to the living area, built-in cupboards and kitchen already having been started. main bedroom with en-suite offering priThis property has all the elements for a vacy and convenience. relaxing, comfortable family lifestyle, with Other property attributes include: plenty of space for everyone.

• Two separate living areas • Rear patio/entertainment area For further information or to arrange an • Irrigated, landscaped gardens inspection, please contact Exclusive • In-ground pool with rock water fall fea- Agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property ture Office on 0408 456 344.

• Large double carport • Horse paddock including Address: MAREEBA yards Price: $550,000 NEG • Permanent running creek EXCLUSIVE AGENT John Falvo Agent: • Riparian water rights

Mareeba Property Office Being solid block construcContact: 0408 456 344 tion, this home has great bones for any future plans new owners

CARMEN CASSIN 0475 777 136 CARMEN CASSIN 0475 777 136

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• Air conditioning to master bedroom and living • Fully tiled throughout • No rear neighbours This home represents a quality built new home that has been immaculately maintained and is located close to town.

Idyllic Rural Setting

13 Peluchetti Place, Mareeba

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is fully tiled and has a lovely bush backdrop aspect.

Top all of this off with a spacious fully fenced yard with rear access and room for a shed.

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THIS superbly designed and quality built home can now be yours. Located in the lifestyle estate of ‘Rayfield’ just minutes from Mareeba.

Built by ‘Ashley Jones Homes’ with their signature high standard of quality and finishing touches, this superb new home is just over 276m2 in size and centered on a 4046m2 block.

The home, with a modern neutral palette and chic design, features four bedrooms, the main with a stunning ensuite, two showers and vanities plus a generous walk in robe. While the other three bedrooms all come with built-ins.

The living area is open and spacious with a dream kitchen featuring stone benchtops, SMEG appliances, a walk-in pantry and servery to the fully tiled outdoor living area – which has lifestyle written all over it.

Other features not to be missed include... a media room, office nook, spacious laundry, fans, air conditioning and LED lighting throughout, security screens, a large double garage, exposed aggregate driveway and paths all around

the house, plus an automatic sprinkler system to keep your lawns and gardens green all year round. The added bonus of a bore and town water will also help.

Enjoy a quiet family lifestyle with with ample room for all your toys and more, all on your own private acre.

Rayfield is located less than five minutes from Mareeba’s town centre, schools and medical facilities. Rayfield has 14 blocks left ranging from 3000-4046m2 in size and starting from $140,000.

Each block has a bore and is connected to town water.

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

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PROPERTY Shangri-La on Davies

Affordable and close to town WELCOME to your own piece of paradise on the relaxing moments in your own Jacuzzi listening to banks of Davies Creek. the sound of running water and breathing in the amEnjoy a beer, a glass of wine and a homemade bience of your own private hideaway. pizza in your own wood fired oven as the sun sets The features are endless and include: overlooking running water below you.

• Double bay carport From the moment your front wheels hit the wide • Large machinery shed and container driveway, you know you've found something very • Fully irrigated established gardens special.

• 75,000lt rainwater storage plus water access Positioned directly overlooking Davies Creek to the creek that winds its way through the five acre property, • Second toilet this piece of perfection presents itself more like an • Outdoor heated shower eco-friendly resort only fifteen minutes from Maree• Fully fenced ba and thirty minutes from Smithfield.

Properties of this calibre do not come on the marThis beautiful four bedroom home has privacy ket every day. We invite you to inspect this unique from all angles with the natural slope of the land one of a kind property to truly appreciate what is giving a shield from the highway, whilst the huge on offer. white gums and natural bushland from the state forest supplies a barrier overlooking the creek with the Contact exclusive huge natives attracting a variety of birds and but- agent Alex Srhoj 0403 terflies.

343 692 to arrange Inside the home the bedrooms are large and all your private inspechave built-ins, two separate living areas including tion. a spacious kitchen and OPEN dining area with the secAddress: MAREEBA ond living area complete Price: $599,000 NEG with its own pot belly fire Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj place.

Ray White Mareeba The lifestyle really Contact: 0403 343 692 begins either on the timber deck or enjoying

Own your own piece of paradise

TWO bedroom unfurnished unit, close to town, fans throughout, security screens, single carport and strictly no pets.

For rent at $270.00 per week.

For more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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THIS SATURDAY 11.00AM - 12 NOON 160 Constance Street, Mareeba

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• ORIGINAL CONCRETE BLOCK 4 BEDROOM HOME • 1012M2 FENCED ALLOTMENT IN TOWN • CONCRETE BLOCK SHED, PATIO & CARPORT

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Delightful, modern and spacious. Thos four bedroom clay brick home on 4000m2 rural residential allotment could be perfect for you.

The home features a combined kitchen and dining area facing patio/entertainment area, large lounge, fans and air conditioning, ensuite and walk-in robe in master bedroom, builtins, bathroom has Address: separate bath tub Price: and shower, two Agent: toilets, double

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There are solar

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panels on roof, garden shed and shade house, bore water and irrigation system, fruit and ornamental trees, only five to 10 minutes to Mareeba.

Contact Mark Gallo at Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or 0428 121 520. Email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au MAREEBA $480,000 Mark Gallo Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520

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Live in or rent out? Either way this neat and tidy 3 bedroom home located minutes from town on the Atherton side of Mareeba is a great investment!

• Solid masonry block construction including internal walls • Refurbished contempory kitchen • Fully renovated, brand new bathroom including custom fittings • Spacious living and 3 good sized bedrooms with airconditioning • Open carport with direct access into house • Great sized backyard overlooking acreage • Fully fenced with garden shed Priced to meet the market, this home won’t last!

Price: $259,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

This neat and tidy home is situated on 759m2 in a quiet street of Mareeba and is only walking distance to the town centre.

• 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom • Walking distance to 100 park • 6% returns • Long term lease in place The vendors are motivated to sell quickly and have listed the property for an early sale.

Price: $229,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

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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

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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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252B Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 Proposed mineral mining operation Ashwin 3 Mining Lease Application Number 100088 For a term of 10 years – Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority EPSL00547413 under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of gold on the following land parcels within the Mareeba Shire: Road Reserve (Mining), Lot 14 on SP250040 Lands Lease (Mining & Access), Lot 1 on CF14 Lands Lease (Access) and Lot 4567 on SP254826 Lands Lease (Access).

The application is located at approximately 93.7 kilometres NNW of Chillagoe.

The applicants are: Stephen John Brown (100%) Date & time Applications Lodged: 23rd June, 2016, 12.18pm Mining activities to be carried out include: Alluvial mining operation Mining Lease Application Documents The application documents consist of the Application for Mining Lease and copies of or extracts from the application documents, and the endorsed Certificate of Public Notification detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may be downloaded from the Departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office – Verde Tower, Level 9, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines office on (07) 4447 9230 or: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au.

Environmental Authority Documents The application documents for the proposal consist of the following: Application form. Copies of, or extracts from, the application documents may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection 5B Sheridan Street “William McCormack Place”, Cairns QLD 4870 or may be obtained by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on: palm@ehp.qld.gov.au.

Making A Properly Made Objection / Submission It is advised that any person/entity may make an objection to the grant of the mining lease, and/or a submission about the application for the environmental authority. The objection/submission period, during which objections/submissions can be given, concludes on Thursday 18th May, 2017 at 4.30pm (AEST).

A properly made objection and/or submission must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection/submission period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Department of Natural Resources and Mines Mineral Assessment Hub PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld 4810 mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au Objections To The Mining Lease Application: A properly made objection in respect to the grant of the mining lease is one that: states the grounds of the objection and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; is signed and dated by each person/ entity (i.e. signatory) making the objection; states the name and address of each signatory. Intending objectors should contact the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 and obtain the approved objection form (MRA20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining.

A copy of the objection must also be served upon the applicant/s on or before the last day of the objection period at the following address: Mr Stephen John Brown PO Box 533, Mareeba QLD 4880 Submissions For The Environmental Authority Application: A properly made submission must meet all of the following requirements: • Be written or made electronically • State the name and address of each submitter • Be made to the administering authority stated above • Be received on or before the last day of the submission period • State the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds.

Intending submitters may contact the Project Officer of Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on 07 4222 5334 to obtain a submission form (EM972) or obtain a copy from the departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/business/running/environment/licences-permits/ forms-fees-environmental-authority.

George and Pauline and family thank you for your love, support and expressions of sympathy following Warren’s death.

Thank you to the kind staff at Mareeba Hospital and for the many cards, flowers, visits and phone calls.

Thank you to those who attended Warren’s farewell service.

The guard of honour from work colleagues and friends was a great support to us and and a loving tribute to Warren.

We will cherish our memories of Warren forever.

Pietro & Paolina Aloia

~~~ 30/4/2017 ~~~ May your ruby wedding anniversary be a wonderful time of celebration and memories of your life together.

With lots of love, Roberta, Peter, Brianne, Zachary, Jessica, David, Cooper, Max, Alessia and Jacob.

Funeral Notices DOROTHY BERRY (BIRD)

RSVP: 4092 2660 by 26th April, 2017.

Birthday

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

Garage Sale GARAGE SALE Unit 3/240 Walsh Street, Mareeba Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th April, 7am-1pm Furniture, whitegoods, household items, baby & childcare items & much more!

Happy

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GENNARO ARENA ~~~27th April 2017~~~

Love Eva, Margarita, Angelo, Mateo, Damon, Vanessa, Angela and Ray. XOXO do you have something to sell? Maybe you have a house to rent or are looking to rent? Classified advertising works and there is a classification for everything!. Phone us, today on 4092 3464 or call into the office at 186 Byrnes Street, Mareeba. 4pm every Friday. Advertisements can also be emailed to admin@thexpressnewspaper.com.au

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Q-MSC2017-07 MAREEBA AIRPORT UPGRADE PROVISION OF WORKS INSPECTOR/WORKS SAFETY OFFICER SERVICES Mareeba Shire Council is seeking a suitably qualified Works Safety Officer (WSO)/Works Inspector to supervise construction of the airside infrastructure component of the Mareeba Airport Upgrade Project.

Obtaining Documentation: Tender documents are lodged on Council’s online e-procurement system, 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 Quotations is 11.00 am AEST on Tuesday 9 May 2017. 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.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

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NOTICE OF IMPOUNDING ABANDONED VEHICLES To the owners of the following apparently abandoned vehicles: YEAR COLOUR 2000 White Blue 1993 White 1997 Silver 1990 Blue Black 2001 White Green 1996 White Red 1998 Red 1996 Red 1969 White White White 2001 Black 1998 White 1999 Red 1999 Silver 1992 Red 2000 Orange 1997 Blue 2001 Red White 2000 Blue Red

MAKE Holden Daihatsu Holden Holden Ford Kawasaki Mitsubishi Nissan Jeep Ford Toyota Holden Holden Toyota Toyota Holden Hyundai Daewoo Nissan Toyota Holden Mitsubishi Ford Ford Nissan Honda

MODEL BODY Commodore Sedan Sirion Hatchback Wagon Commodore Other Falcon Sedan Trike Other Lancer Sedan Pulsar Sedan Cherokee Wagon Laser Sedan Camry Sedan Sedan Commodore Wagon Camry Sedan Camry Sedan Astra Other Nubira Hatchback Lanos Hatchback Pulsar Sedan Corolla Hatchback Commodore Sedan Mirage Hatchback Falcon Sedan Falcon Wagon Pulsar Sedan Civic Sedan

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FOR MAREEBA RSL CLUB INC The Annual AGM will be held at 10.30am on Saturday the 29th of April at 88 Byrnes Street, Mareeba.

Nomination forms are available from the Club Office.

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Notice is hereby given that, under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 Section 100, the vehicles listed have been removed from roads within the Local Government area and have been detained by Council.

The vehicles listed (unless owners claim possession) will be offered for sale by public auction at a date to be advised at the Mareeba Shire Council Depot - Kowa Street.

Any enquiries regarding these vehicles are to be directed to Council’s Local Laws Officers on 1300 308 461.

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EXPRESS sPORT

Pedaling for a good cause

HELPING OUT: Jennifer McManus will be raising money for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation as part of the R’n’R MTB Adventure.

NQ’s Biggest Field Days!

FAR Northerners will be riding to make a difference this Sunday when an inaugural fundraiser kicks off in Mareeba.

Riding her mountain bike through the backroads of Far North Queensland, Cairns woman Jennifer McManus will be one of several riders raising money for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation as part of the “R’n’R MTB Adventure”.

Mrs McManus said she knew the importance of providing additional equipment “over and above” what the government supplies.

The ride is a five-day trip that will start in Mareeba and travel through to Almaden, Mt Surprise, Einasleigh and finish in Forsayth.

From there, riders can either make their own way back to the coast or as an optional extra, take the iconic Savannahlander train trip back.

“My family were early settlers in the north and they explored much of the countryside I'll be riding through.

I've heard many stories over the years of its rugged beauty and can't wait to see for myself the changing landscapes from the vantage point of a bike,” Mrs McManus said.

Foundation fundraising and marketing manager Glenys Duncombe said the ride was a great way to see stunning and diverse countryside while fundraising for improved health services.

“We know there is plenty of need for improved health services in the Far North and that’s what we’re aiming to do with this new adventure – improve facilities and improve health outcomes,” she said.

“There are some medical conditions, where if people live in a regional area, they have less chance of survival than if they live in a big city so we’re trying to redress that imbalance.

“Some of these small country towns that we’re travelling through are really struggling so bringing these riders through will boost their profile and their economy and hopefully we can get more people seeing their beauty.”

For further information head to www.rnrmtbadventure.org.au

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EXPRESS sPORT Suburbs to strong for Roosters

Roosters under 19 hooker Connor Griffin on Saturday.

Suburbs have collected their second win of the season after defeating the Atherton Roosters 36-16 at Roosters Stadium, on Saturday night.

After setting up a commanding 22-6 lead at halftime, Suburbs withstood a strong comeback from the Roosters early in the second stanza to record a seven tries to three victory.

The Roosters did well to fight back in a short period after the break and looked to have levelled the score at 22 all with a try under the posts.

However, the try was disallowed and soon took its toll on the Roosters as their recovery seemed to fall away and Suburbs delivered another three unanswered tries.

According to Roosters coach Dean Howard, while they tried to catch up on the score sheet, it was Suburbs enthusiasm all game long that his team could not match.

“It’s an 80 minute game, we played for 20 minutes,” Howard said.

“In that 20 minutes I thought we did okay, but for the rest of the game I thought we were pretty poor.”

All the celebrations on Saturday belonged to the Roosters under 19 side who continued their impressive form and defeated Suburbs 66-0.

Ty Grogan, Travis Jenkins, Egan Graham and Brayden Prandolini all crossed for doubles in the young Roosters twelve tries to nil win.

While Suburbs downed the Roosters 40-6 in the reserve grade match.

Results from other Cairns District Rugby League first grade games played over the weekend: Innisfail 56 v Kangaroos 10, Brothers 41 v Mossman 22, Yarrabah 26 v Edmonton 24 and Tully 8 v Ivanhoes 6.

No premiership competition games will be played this weekend with the Atherton Roosters next match at Vico Oval against Kangaroos on Sunday May 7.

Bulls cut down by Innisfail THE Mareeba Bulls have suffered a 4-0 loss at hands of Innisfail at a wet Steve Corica Oval last Saturday night.

Looking to bounce back after their 4-1 FFA Cup home loss against the FNQ Heat on April 13, the Bulls dominated Innisfail in the first half.

But Mareeba just couldn’t find the back of the net with both teams going to the sheds at nil-all by half-time.

Things changed in the second half when Innisfail’s Joshua Taylor broke the deadlock in the 57th minute, netting one home to go up 1-0.

Cutters teammate Francesco Trotter was next off the line, scoring in the 65th minute before Zane Simpson made it 3-0 in the 85th minute.

Taylor followed up with his second of the night just two minutes after Simpson’s goal to close out the match 4-0.

The Bulls had two or three clear chances themselves in the second half, but once again, just couldn’t put them away.

Mareeba Bulls coach Alex Srhoj said the loss was a lesson for his side in missed opportunities.

“It wasn’t a 4-0 game. We were a victim of our own success,” he said.

“We kept dominating and we should have taken our chances and been up on the scoreboard pretty comfortably before they even got a shot at goal.

“It’s a lesson to us that things don’t just come our way.”

But Srhoj paid tribute to the young and energetic Innisfail side.

“As soon as they got one, it started pouring rain and they got their tails up, got confident and we dropped off,” he said.

“The game swung in their favour…We didn’t keep the intensity up.”

The Bulls will now face Leichhardt in catch-up game tonight in Cairns from 8:30pm.

Mareeba United Football Club Junior Carnival (Under 6’s to Under 11’s) on Sunday April 23, with more than 250 juniors from across the region

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