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Christmas cheer is here The festive season has well and truly arrived in Mareeba. More than 1500 locals attended the town’s annual Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Fair at Mareeba Turf Club last Sunday, enjoying plenty of live entertainment, market stalls and a special visit from Santa Claus himself. The night was capped off by several heart-warming performances of Christmas carols as families merrily sung along. PHOTOS Page 7 Photo by Peter Roy

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TABLELANDS leaders are hoping the fallout from the backpacker tax debacle will be short lived ahead of the region’s busy fruit picking season. Despite the Federal Government’s last minute deal with the Greens to pass a 15 per cent tax on working holidaymakers earning up to $18,200 a year, Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Grow-

ers Association president Joe Moro said the uncertainty had already seen some backpackers turning away from farm work. “There has definitely been a drop off,” he said. “We’re in December now and starting to see the real impacts of less backpackers in the area. “I think a lot of damage has been done and this debate, especially in the past two months, has really sent negative messages across the world.” As part of the compromise deal, the govern-

ment will only take 65 per cent out of every dollar paid in superannuation to working backpackers instead of 95 per cent. Mr Moro said there was never a need for the prolonged tax debate, which had been drawn out for the best part of 18 months after the Federal Government originally wanted to tax backpackers at 32.5 per cent. “There’s no winners in this because it took to the last sitting day of parliament to get a resolu-

tion and that is something I think farmers will be talking about for a long time,” he said. “They’ve been very disillusioned with the whole process…It’s been a very difficult period.” But Mr Moro said the Tablelands still had the advantage of being close to a backpacker magnet in Cairns. “There’s going to be short-term pain for us be cause of the way it’s been handled and managed,” he said. CONTINUED Page 3

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ATHERTON’S preppies are clambering over a brand new cubby house donated by the local high school. Atherton State High’s Senior Certificate 1 in Construction students built and fitted out the cubby house before donating it to Atherton State School late last month. The students completed the cubby house as part of their nationally recognised training course, with materials donated by Payless Timbers and Tableland Hardware. The cubby house was formally presented to Deputy Principal Kylie Jones on Friday, who thanked the students and teacher Joe Brolese for their efforts, generosity and community spirit.

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A TABLELANDS teacher’s passion for aviation has sent him sky high. Atherton State High School aerospace studies teacher Jonathan Collins won the Teacher Award at the 2016 Aerospace Education Awards held at Queensland’s Parliament House late last month. Mr Collins said he was “stoked” by his achievement, which has also won him a fully-funded trip to the prestigious Alabama Space Academy for Educators in the United States next June. “It’s great to receive recognition for the work you put in,” he said. “I’m a pilot and have built aeroplanes so I’ve always had a natural interest in the industry…When you can teach your passion it’s fantastic.” In giving their award, judges recognised Mr Collins’ “passion” for the aerospace studies program, including a focus on diversity, offering several different learning

methods for students and a “collaborative approach in sharing his materials with other schools”. A former maths teacher, Mr Collins has been teaching aerospace studies at the school for the past four years. “Aviation is so important to the North Queensland economy,” he said. “This course gives young kids an opportunity to experience the aerospace and aviation industries in the North. Quite a few of them then go on to pursue careers in the industry.” Mr Collins said he was looking forward to visiting some of America’s most iconic aviation sites during his trip, including the famous National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC, Florida’s Kennedy Space Centre and decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Intrepid in New York. “It’s going to be the trip of a lifetime for me,” he said.

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while he was not aware of a backpacker labour shortage as yet in his shire, it was a “relief that a decision had been made” over the tax. “There are some farmers who see the positives of the tax and still a lot that feel it could be very much a deterrent to backpackers wanting to work,” he said. “But it does bring in a bit more of a level playing field.” Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth said backpackers were critical to the Tablelands farming industry.

“They provide much-needed labour in a time-sensitive period where produce needs to be picked,” he said. “Backpackers have always met that availability and spent money back into the local community.” Mr Knuth said while he was concerned about the potential impact on backpacker labour the tax debate had wrought, he was hopeful the resolution would now “send a positive message”.

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their time of greatest need, is something to be very proud of,” Sir Peter wrote. “It is the Australian way to lend a hand and help out in times of trouble and you absolutely personify this.” Mr Cupitt said his fellow firefighters were what inspired him to continue to serve. “They’re very caring and I think you have to be that way to do the job – you care about your community and its people,” he said. “When we go out to some really bad jobs and you have a good outcome, they’re the moments that stand out.”

Sir Peter visited Yungabura’s Afghanistan Avenue of Honour in 2014 where he met Mr Cupitt and signed a copy of his auto-biography for him. “It’s a bit of a prized possession, more so now,” Mr Cupitt said. Inspired to join the fire service after helping out firefighters as a teenager in Yungaburra, Mr Cupitt worked his way up the ranks and is today a captain at the Yungaburra Fire Station in charge of 12 people. “I intend to keep serving and I still enjoy it,” he said.

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IN last week’s edition of The Express, it was reported that former Tablelands Regional Council mayor Rosa Lee Long was voted out in the March council election. This is incorrect. Former Cr Lee Long never stood for re-election. The paper regrets the error.

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Tourism next frontier MAREEBA businesses are being urged to tap into a growing tourism market ripe for the picking. Tourism Tropical North Queensland CEO Alex de Waal gave a valuable insight into the region’s tourism industry at last Thursday’s Mareeba Chamber of Commerce luncheon, imploring business owners across the Tablelands to unite in a bid to promote the region’s many attractions. “The visionary perspective you need to develop goes beyond your borders,” he said. “A customer doesn’t come to an individual product, they come to a destination and have a range experiences within that region. “They don’t stop at a shire or state border… The better you can provide a portfolio of experiences they will thrive on, the longer they’re going to stay here and the better you’re going to be able to extract value from the visitor economy.” Jaques Coffee Plantation co-owner Linda Jacques also gave a presentation at the luncheon, detailing the size and scale of her business’s extensive tourism operation which had about 80,000 visitors pass through the gates during the recent tourist season. “You’ve got to have determination and a bit of a dream,” she said. “In about 2002, we thought, with the coffee,

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an easy decision for the transport and farm supplies giant to invest in Mareeba. “The reason we spent a significant amount in this part of the country is we identified, some time ago, that this particular area had enormous growth potential and we wanted to give our clients the same facilities, expertise and service that other regions receive,” he said. “This facility now forms part of a vital link in the chain connecting our network of divisions and depots along the eastern seaboard. “All concerned here with the construction of this facility are to be commended, it’s an excellent job and one that is equal to if not better than our others across the state.”

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Mareeba Fire Station auxiliary firefighter Captain Adam Spinelli is putting the call out for more recruits.

Firies call for help MAREEBA locals craving some high-octane adventure are being urged to sign up as an auxiliary firefighter. Mareeba Fire Station is putting the call out to willing adrenaline junkies to join their ranks as they deal with several departures at the end of this year. Auxiliary firefighter Captain Adam Spinelli said anyone over the age of 18 could apply. “If you are looking for something exciting to do that’s giving a lot back to your community, that’s challenging both physically and mentally, then this is definitely something to try out,” he said. “It’s an incredibly rewarding job and experience. You’ll go into situ-

ations you’d never thought you’d find yourself in.” Captain Spinelli said potential recruits would first be interviewed to determine their suitability and if successful, would go on to complete a two week, paid basic firefighting course in Cairns. Recruits then undertake additional specialist courses, including road crash rescue, and train at Mareeba Fire Station every Monday night. “There’s a lot of training involved and a lot of qualifications come out of it, which are nationally recognised,” Captain Spinelli said. “We’ve got a broad age group here. We’ve got some young kids who are 18 right through to people

in their mid-40s.” Captain Spinelli said auxiliary firefighters were critical to the fire service. “Without us, there wouldn’t be an immediate response capability for the Mareeba region, and that would be the same for Atherton, Dimbulah – the whole of the Tablelands,” he said. “We respond to pretty much any emergency incident that occurs up here.” Captain Spinelli said while auxiliary firefighters were on call 24/7, there were allowances for those who were unable to respond every time. For more information, contact Adam Spinelli on 0455 093 893.

New cops on the beat State Police minister Mark Ryan and Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth have secured more police for the Tablelands.

FIVE new police officers will help to bolster the existing Tablelands force, in a move sure to be welcomed by locals. State Police minister Mark Ryan announced last Friday he would add two more officers at Malanda Station, one for Atherton and two in Mareeba after more than a month of lobbying by Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth. Mr Knuth said he was acutely aware of issues regarding a lack of police response on the Tablelands, attending a community safety meeting in Malanda nearly two weeks ago. “I’m wrapped to secure the extra police officers for the Tablelands,” he said. “We’ve had a massive increase in crime in the region and this was expressed clearly at the Malanda Matters meeting.” Mr Ryan said two positions for either constables or senior constables to join the Malanda Station had been advertised, while a further three officers will join the Tablelands Patrol Group once they gradu-

ate from the Townsville Police Academy this month. Out of those three, two will be based in Mareeba and one in Atherton. Atherton business owners have also been complaining about a lack of response from police in the town’s CBD, where anti-social behaviour remains a constant problem at the Main St bus stop. “I’ve also spoken to the Minister for Communities, whose department is keen to work with community groups to run support programs that address youth boredom,” Mr Knuth said. “Obviously, 99 per cent of people do the right thing but you always get that one per cent who stir things up.” Mr Knuth said he was “very open” to any further boost to police numbers on the Tablelands, but was happy with the government’s response. “The great thing about extra police is it creates availability and two police officers were never enough for Malanda,” he said.

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All Council offices and libraries will be closed from 5.00pm Friday 23 December 2016 and will re-open 8.30am Tuesday 3 January 2017. Council also advises that on Friday 16 December 2016 the service centres in Mareeba and Kuranda will be closed from 12.00pm for a staff function. Council’s after hours service will operate during these periods, and staff will be available to deal with critical and emergency issues.

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ward to what ideas people came up with at the consultation session. “We’re definitely looking for some great ideas and hope lots of people come forward,” she said. “Considering the socio-economic situation of Ravenshoe, it would be great to have something new built. “It would revitalise the town.” An upgraded playground, wet play area and more mountain bike trails are some of the ideas Cr Haydon said she had heard proposed in the months since the pool study had been shelved. “Bike trails are really pumping at the moment, so that would be great,” she said. A similar community consultation

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“Keep your pets safe inside the home until the cyclone has passed and ensure you include plenty of pet food in your cyclone emergency kit.” Mr Harrison said it was also important to keep dogs hydrated during the summer by leaving out several bowls of water and on particularly hot and humid days a block of ice in the water dish. For more information, head to www.dogsqueensland.org.au

session was held outside Ravenshoe’s Highland Bakery yesterday, while council also held a session with Ravenshoe State High School students to discuss their ideas for the town. Cr Haydon said any future project would likely be joint funded between council and the state or federal government. “It’s got to be something that’s achievable,” she said. The consultation session will run from 8:30am to 11:30am this Sunday. Anyone unable to attend but would like to share their ideas can email communityforum@trc.qld. gov.au

Cafe blast driver charged A MAN who drove his ute into a Ravenshoe café which resulted in an explosion and deaths of two people last year has been charged by police. Brian Scutt, 61, was last week charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.

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“Strong winds and flying debris is just as deadly to animals as it is to humans,” Mr Harrison said.

Community urged to speak up RAVENSHOE locals are being urged to get creative in a bid to revitalise the town. Tablelands Regional Council will hold a community consultation session at the town’s rail yard along Grigg St this Sunday in a bid to gauge what infrastructure people would like to see built. The move comes after council rejected contributing $19,275 to a $27,775 feasibility study for a proposed eight-lane $3.6 million pool in August, much to the disappointment of lobby group Ravenshoe Rural Activities Incorporating Sustainable Energy (RAISE). Division 2 councillor Annette Haydon said she was looking for-

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The LAND Black spots to help remote areas TABLELANDS farmers struggling with poor mobile phone coverage will soon be in luck with four new sites announced under the Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP). Announced last week, Lake Barrine, Danbulla, Irvinebank and Mt Carbine will all have mobile base stations installed within the next two years under round two of the MBSP. Kennedy MP Bob Katter said he was delighted by the news, with 14 of the newly announced sites based in his electorate. “Thanks to all the people who worked hard to get this coverage. Some of these cases we have been taking to the government for over eight years,” he said. “We had very substantial cases and in my view, it would have been difficult for the government to say no.” Mr Katter said the mobile base stations would “make one hell of a qualitative difference”. “To someone in a city mobile coverage seems like a small thing, but when a family member nearly perishes - it shows how valuable these things are,” he said. A total of 577 mobile black spots are being fixed under both rounds of the MBSP, with Telstra itself investing more than $486 million so far. “Thousands of people in rural and regional areas can now talk with family, friends and run their businesses more effectively through Telstra’s 4GX service, bringing you the fastest 4G speeds on your 4GX device in Australia (in 4GX areas),” said Telstra Area General Manager Rachel Cliffe. “The improved coverage will increase access to new technologies for key regional sectors like agriculture, transport, mining and tourism – technologies which rely on a fast, reliable and affordable mobile network.” The township of Ayton in the Cook Shire and Cooktown’s Hutchinson St were also included in round two of the MBSP.

The Australian Tea Tree Industry Association Ltd (ATTIA) wants a government levy to fund industry research and development. PICTURE: WILLEM VAN AKEN

Tea tree levy considered THE Australian Tea Tree Industry Association Ltd (ATTIA) has asked the Federal government to implement a levy to fund industry research and development. AATIA wants the levy set at 0.25c per kilogram of oil, and an Emergency Plant Pest Response (EPPR) levy set at zero. A levy ballot, held in August , demonstrated overwhelming support for the levy from tea tree producers with 96 per cent of producers representing 94 per cent of production supporting it. “This support reflects the achievements of

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from July 1, 2017. The Australian government has agreed to support tea tree R&D if industry can demonstrate producers are willing to contribute funds via a compulsory levy.” Farmers wanting to lodge an objection against the levy must outline their objections, along with suitable supporting arguments and evidence to the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, or the minister. For more information or to lodge an objection, visit www.teatree.org.au The objection period closes at 5pm AEDT on January 13.

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Moana – sneak previews this weekend It’s the start of the long summer holidays and there's a feast of great entertainment coming to Mareeba's Rising Sun Cinema throughout the next six weeks and starting with a brand new family release this weekend. TROLLS, from the same people who gave you the SHREK universe, hits the Mareeba big screen at the same time as the rest of the country and with a G rating it’s fabulous entertainment for the whole family. The sci-fi alien fantasy ARRIVAL continues for a second great week and there is also a very special event happening this weekend. Sneak previews of the upcoming colourful Disney animation MOANA, which is due for a nationwide Boxing Day release. So why not see it first before everyone else. MOANA previews at normal prices are on this Saturday and Sunday – this movie is projected to be the biggest family blockbuster of these holidays. There's heaps of extra shows throughout the holidays – check the advert or online for all the session times.

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an undiluted hit of happiness. The creators of Shrek have dreamed up a conceptually clever and gorgeous reality in which happiness and hugs are infectious. Music is incorporated into the fabric of the film like a pumping heart, propelled by its dream cast. It's a joyous, uplifting film that reminds us about the essence of fun. Adapting Scandinavian Troll mythology, directors Mike Mitchell and Walt Dohrn have created a tangible reality, where cute meets ugly, happy triumphs over dour, love conquers all and music is the key. After a brief

prologue introducing the adorable trolls with the fluoro hair that defies gravity and their neighbours, the unhappy Bergens, who believe the pathway to happiness is by gobbling up a troll. We are swept away by an avalanche of colour as the trolls prepare for 'the biggest, loud, crazy party' before discovering the Bergens have kidnapped a handful of the trolls and taken them to the Tim Burtonesque Bergen town, awaiting consumption. I chuckled when the trolls transform Zooey Deschanel's gravy-infused scullery maid Bergen Bridget into 'a total babe in a jumpsuit', complete with multi-colour troll hair and Cyrano de Bergerac style voice prompting. All in the name of true (unrequited) love between Bridget and the King Gristle (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). Deschanel's rendition of the Lionel Richie song 'Hello' is a sweet moment. Their romance (complete with Cinderella slipper/roller skating boot moment) is delightful and acts as a springboard for the relationship between sweetly optimistic, heroic Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and reclusively pessimistic Branch (Justin TimberDoyle Street, Mareeba • Phone: 4092 2922 • Web: www.mareebaleagues.com.au lake), whose vibrant colour fades in a key sequence. The haunting music and lyrics of 'Eclipse of the Heart' is well used here. Christina Baranski is wonderfully evil as the ambitious Bergen chef with sights on the crown. Timberlake produced the fabulous soundtrack, which includes four original songs and features along with Anna Kendrick NEW! Gwen Stefani and Ariana Music & Grande. Entertainment Courage, greed, beFANTASTIC ARRIVAL (M) TROLLS (G) Trivia for the trayal and love are the BEASTS & WED 7th: 5.30pm THU 8th: 10.30am, 5.30pm whole family! main themes of this deWHERE TO THU 8th: 1pm, 7.30pm FRI 9th: 3pm lightful tale for the young FIND THEM FRI 9th: 5pm SAT 10th: 11am, 5.30pm Karaoke Comp and young at heart, as d (M) 3r MOANA (G) y SAT 10th: 1pm, 7.30pm SUN 11th: 11am, 3pm Ever 16th December we venture on the pursuit WED 7th: SAT 10th: 3.30pm SUN 11th: 5pm MON 12th: 10.15am Friday from 9.30pm! 1pm & 8pm SUN 11th: 1pm of happiness. You don't m TUE 13th: 1pm, 7:30pm TUE 13th: 11am, 5.30pm 8p from GREAT PRIZES! have to be a troll to be happy. Byrnes Street, Mareeba | Phone: 4092 1396 | Email: functions@mareebarslclub.com.au www.mareebarslclub.com.au

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PROPERTY Stop – Your perfect renovator is waiting for you For all the DIY or home renovators in all of us, this great three bedroom across the road from the Mareeba Centenary Park is now on the market and waiting for the new owners to come in and dress it up. With Solid concrete stumps, easy floor plan and a huge masonry block double garage shed at the back, this home ticks all the boxes for the new home owner to come and renovate and enjoy or the for

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THANK YOU

Pasquale Luigi Maria Carabot 16/02/1954 – 07/12/2015 In our thoughts you are always near, Still loved, still missed still very dear. But happy memories we keep forever, Of days when we were all together. In heaven you rest, no worries, no pain, But in our hearts you will always remain. Missed by your loving wife Selena, children Zac, Chris & Chloe and Families. XOXO

Maria Di Pasquale and family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who sent cards, flowers, expressions of sympathy, made donations to the Leukaemia Foundation and gave our family love and support, during the sad loss of Giuseppe (Joe) Di Pasquale. A special thanks also to the staff at Mareeba Hospital, the Mareeba Ambulance, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, Mareeba Rotary Club, Mareeba United Football Club, Sandra Herlihy, and Mareeba Community Funerals. Your love and support at this difficult time was greatly appreciated.

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

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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 Mining Lease Application Number/s 100102 and 100110 For a term of 15 years – Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority EPSL03223615 under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of: ML100102 - Living quarters/camp, treatment plant/mill site, workshop/machinery/storage, gold and tin ore on the following land parcels within the Cook Shire: Lot 66 on SP245572 Lands Lease (Mining & Access), Lot 3 on SP102688 Lands lease (Access). ML100110 - Flood mitigation works, living quarters/camp, gold and tin ore on the following land parcels within the Cook Shire: Lot 3 on SP102688 Lands lease (Mining & Access). The applications are located at approximately 22km south west of Lakeland Downs. The applicants are: Alan David Agnew 50% and John James Agnew 50% Date & time Applications Lodged: ML100102 (25.7.2016 at 1.12pm) ML100110 (26.8.16 at 4.19pm) 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 at: 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 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 12 January, 2017. 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: Mineral Assessment Hub Department of Natural Resources and Mines 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 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) 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: Alan David Agnew and John James Agnew, c/- Michele Mobbs, Mining Tenure Management, 16 Forest Close, Speewah Qld. 4881 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.

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Change of ordinary meeting date The Ordinary Council Meeting for the month of January 2017 will be on Wednesday 25 January. Peter franks Chief eXeCUtiVe offiCer PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

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 Q.C.W.A Mareeba hosts Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba. Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. Every 4th Wednesday of the month. 15 Wilson Street, Mareeba. Start 9am til late. Bring lunch. All Welcome.  Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft, cards and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba. All members and non members welcome.  PCYC Seniors Social Club meets for morning tea, outings, trivia and games every Tuesday from 9.30am at the PCYC Hall 136 Walsh St Mareeba (next to Vinnies). New members always welcome.  Al-Anon Family Groups - Help for family and friends of Alcoholics meets in Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen meals available every Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm entry via back gate. Everyone welcome. Gold coin donation appreciated.

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EXPRESS sPORT Atherton wins one dayer in fine style

Atherton bowler Paul Nasser took 2 wickets. Atherton kept that winning feeling, defeating Barron River on Saturday in a one day match. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat on a good looking batting deck. The locals took the field turning up their intensity and chat, keen to see off some past Atherton big names. Fred Pittorino and Michael Salerno put on 30 runs, before Paul Nasser claimed the Captain's wicket for 12 in the seventh over. Seppe Barletta trapped dangerman Salerno LBW for 31 shortly after and ex-Atherton skipper Michael Raso was Nasser's next victim, scooping one up to

Tom Boorman at mid-wicket. Zac Hill, the remaining past local fell to Tom Boorman, nicking one to Wade Borresen in slips. Barron lost their next 5 wickets for 25 runs leaving Atherton to chase 100. Gerard Fox and Dan Parnell set up the win with an opening batting partnership of 56, with Fox and Nasser finishing the job reaching the total in the 26th over with 7 wickets in hand. Result: Barron River 100 (T Boorman 3-17, D Parnell 3-19, P Nasser 2-9, S Barletta 1-42) Def by Atherton 101 (G Fox 56*, D Parnell 20, P Nasser 12*).

Mareeba Cricket round-up 4/134. Top scorers for Mareeba were Patrick Cockburn on 17 not out and Dulshan Heenkenda on 10 not out. Best bowler was Ben Miles with 2 for 9. The Mareeba under 16 side had a close game against Atherton going down by just 2 runs. Opening batters Chris Adams (35) and Kobe Martin (46 not out) got the boys off to a great start chasing 180 to win. Tyson Brown (22) and Liam Bombardieri (27) kept up the run rate but the Mareeba team fell just short in the end. Best Bowlers were Liam Bombardieri 2/22 and Corey Wilce 1/17.

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sent into bat first, Mareeba’s under 14s started steady with a run rate at 3 per over, with good tight bowling from United. At 5 for 60 after 20 overs, Jett Prien and Brendan Johns came together at the crease. They quickly accelerated the score and had the United fieldsmen fetching the ball from all over the ground. Jett retiring on 51 from 50 balls and Brendan finishing 38 not out, from 36. Mareeba with 5 for 147, United timed their run chase perfectly, passing the total in the second last over to finish 6 for 158. Mareeba Under 12’s scored 7/92 against a stronger Atherton team with

Mareeba & District Cricket Club Brendan Johns

Brendan is another newcomer to our team this year. With his height and size 11 feet, he is proving to be a useful fast bowler, getting wickets in both the two day matches. Brendan is keen to learn and is motivated to practice to improve for better accuracy. Favourite cricket player: Mitchell Johnson Your earliest childhood memory: Breaking my arm Favourite subject at school: HPE How you like to spend your spare time: Playing cricket What do you want to be when your older: A cricketer Your most treasured possession: My motorbike What do you normally eat for breakfast: Bacon Your favourite food is: Bacon What do you most enjoy about cricket: Bowling

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Clubs celebrate grants FUTURE: Dimbulah Football Club secretary Edward Balzarolo can’t wait to see the club’s new fields.

SEVERAL Tablelands sports clubs are jumping for joy after receiving some much-needed State Government funding grants. Dimbulah Football Club and Atherton Junior Rugby League Club were the biggest winners, being awarded $93,540 and $100,000 respectively. Dimbulah will use their funding to relocate two of their junior soccer fields with a new health facility to be built on the existing site next year, while Atherton will install lighting at their junior fields. Tablelands Regional Council has also received $100,000 to upgrade Atherton swimming pool, which includes replacing existing tiles, installing a chlorine dosing system and disability access chair lift.

Dimbulah Football Club treasurer Megan Capella said she was thrilled by the news after applying for funding two years in a row under the government’s Get Playing Program. “We’re very excited, it’s been a long time coming,” she said. “Because of the money that we got, we’ll be able to put in-ground irrigation and we’re going to put turf on the new fields so they should be overall, far better.” The club also won an additional $7462 under the Get Going Program for coaching clinics and equipment including portable marquees, footballs, agility poles, goal nets and bibs.

Top triumph for CrossFit team MAREEBA CrossFit competitors have powered to a top three finish at a recent national competition. CrossFit HBZ 4880 finished an impressive third place in the annual Allstar Affiliate Series on the Gold Coast late last month. The team, comprised of three male and three female competitors were led by local coach Simon Cockrem and included former Mareeba Bulls captain Victor Madrid. TEAM EFFORT: CrossFit HBZ 4880 finished third place at the annual Allstar Affiliate Series.

Roller derby needs support TABLELANDERS are being urged to dust off their skates and gear up for a competition like no other. The Tableland Roller Derby League (TRDL) is hosting an open day this Sunday in a bid to attract more members. TRDL president Ashleigh ‘Rubi Gloom’ Grigg said the Tableland team had an “eventful year”, with local players participating in tournaments held in both Mackay and Brisbane. “We’ve had some close games, and some not so close games, but we’ve actually managed to come away with a win for the year,” she said. “We just had fun and put in 100 per cent. That’s what makes people come to watch roller derby, and what makes it such a great sport.” Grigg said interested locals may be surprised by what they find at the open day. “No experience is necessary, we are more than happy to help you learn…It’s a fantastic way to help keep fit, all while making new friends,” she said. The open day will be held at Atherton State High School hall from 3pm. Entry is free. TRDL will also hold their monthly roller disco on Friday night at the same venue from 7pm. Cost is $10 including skate rental, $5 for BYO skates or $30 for a family. For more information, head to www.facebook.com/tablelandrollerderby

Serving up some fun A BUMPER crowd of locals got their swing on at Mareeba Tennis Club’s open day late last month. About 40 kids and 20 adults smashed their way through several activities designed to both test their skills and entice them into joining the sport. That included a machine to measure the speed of the serve and a ball machine firing balls to perfect shots of players already proficient in tennis. Beginners were also well catered for with activities such as mini-tennis with modified balls and nets. Other games improved hand eye coordination, while young players entered raffles to win several prizes donated by Tennis Australia and local businesses. The day culminated with a free sausage sizzle at lunch.

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Trio to crush opposition MAREEBA, meet your Terminators. Packing a collective weight of more than 350kg, it’s fair to say new Gladiators recruits Mahe Likio, Okomaka Talagi and Henare Meava will crush anything that gets in their way. And player-coach Tye Ingebrigtsen wants them to do exactly that. “I’m really happy with the shape of these boys and their body size,” he said. “They’ve obviously got to get used to the Australian heat and get a bit fitter, but once they do that they’ll adapt well.” The trio, recruited by Ingebrigtsen from local clubs in New Zealand, will give Mareeba some much needed firepower in their forward pack – something they lacked this season. “You need some big go-forward and

games are won these days through the middle, so that was a big priority for me,” he said. The new forward pack completes Ingebrigtsen’s recruitment blitz, with about eight of the 25 man A-grade squad now comprised of imports. Mareeba’s A-grade and reserve grade squads were split for the first time at training last Thursday night as Ingebrigtsen edges closer to finalising his starting lineup for season 2017. “To win a competition, you need good depth and I used 41 players this year in Hervey Bay to win a premiership,” he said. “You definitely need a strong reserve grade and Under 19s side, and they’re going to play their part in A-grade.”

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Hampton ready to roll BEN Hampton knows it’s only early days, but already the North Queensland Cowboys feel a lot like home. The 24-year-old former Mareeba Gladiator is loving life at his new club after signing from the Melbourne Storm earlier this year. “All the boys are good, the coaching staff have been great so far. Everyone’s been very helpful,” he said of pre-season training. “The main difference has been the weather, just trying to get used to that North Queensland heat again.” Hampton said it was a big decision to move from the Storm, where he started as a junior development player and appeared in this year’s NRL grand final. “The grand final was unreal…I was pretty grateful that I was in the side,” he said. “But everyone wants to be closer to home and it was definitely something that stood out when I was making my decision to leave Melbourne. “The Cowboys have been pretty successful the past couple of years, including winning the premiership last year, so I wanted to be part of that.” A utility player able to slot in to a number of positions across the park, Hampton said he had not yet sat down with Cowboys coach Paul Green to discuss his role at the club next season. But he was looking forward to working with North Queensland’s superstars to better develop his own game. “It’ll be pretty good once we get a few of the older boys back after Christmas, especially those who were

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The Mareeba United Football Club is currently seeking expressions of interest for a number of Junior & Senior coaching positions for the upcoming 2017 Football season. MUFC has a strong and proud history and we are seeking coaches to further develop our young and talented players. For more information contact Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692. All applications to be emailed to alex@mareebabulls.com or post to PO Box 1512, Mareeba Q 4880. Applications close Friday, December 16, 2016. (All positions require a FFA accredited youth licence. MUFC will help applicants achieve this licence if need be)

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 12 Toyota Hilux SR: 3 litre turbo diesel auto dualcab 4x4, good kilometres, fitted with steel bull bar, driving lights, tow bar, side steps, cruise control and canopy, in top condition ...................................................................... $35,990  13 Nissan Navara D40 ST: 2.5 litre turbo diesel manual 4x4 dualcab utility, low kilometres, fitted with alloy bull bar, tow bar, canopy, tubliner & UHF radio, a better one would be hard to find ............................................................. $30,990  12 Mitsubishi ASX: 2.0 litre CVT 4WD 5 door wagon, low kilometres, includes alloy wheels, fog lamps, reverse sensors & camera, nudge bar, factory warranty ....................................................................... $19,990  12 Nissan Dualis ST: 2.0 litre CVT 7 seat wagon, good kilometres, locally owned, well maintained and in outstanding condition ........................ $18,990  12 Subaru Impreza 2.0i: 6 speed manual all wheel drive sedan, low kilometres, one owner, full service history, excellent condition ................ $14,990  11 Toyota Corolla Ascent: 1.8 litre auto hatch, travelled only 31,000 kilometres, good service history, very tidy vehicle ........................................ $13,990  09 Subaru Liberty 2.5i: CVT AWD sedan, alloy wheels, cruise control, good condition .......................................................................................... $13,990  11 Hyundai i30 SX: 2.0 litre auto 5 door hatch, travelled only 63,000 kilometres, very tidy vehicle with service history.......................................... $12,490  10 Toyota Corolla Ascent: 1.8 litre auto sedan, low kilometres, very tidy vehicle ........................................................................................ $12,490  10 Ford Fiesta Z-Tec: 1.6 litre manual 5 door hatch, good kilometres, alloy wheels and cruise control, priced to sell ............................................. $10,990  10 Suzuki SX4 Liana: 2.0 litre 6 speed manual 2WD 5 door hatch, good kilometres, one owner well maintained vehicle ................................... $10,490  08 Holden Omega Sports Wagon: 3.6 litre auto, rear parking sensors, alloy wheels, ideal family vehicle in good condition........................................ $9,990

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