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92-YEAR-OLD Edna Beazley of Atherton has been an exhibitor at the Atherton Show for the past 69 years. Since 1947, Edna has entered her creations in just about every section – including woodburning, rugs, dressed dolls and many more. This week the Atherton Show Society presented Edna with a special certificate of recognition for her work. Her granddaughter Renay Fitzgerald (who is one of 48 grand children) also entered in the cooking and homemade cards sections this year.

Road to ruin By Michael Serenc

A BOTCHED bypass planned for Mareeba could force a local farmer off his prime agricultural land. Mango and cane farmer Tony Falvo, who

owns a 57 ha property along Mareeba-Dimbulah Rd, said a planned bypass through to the Mulligan Highway would cut his farm in two, making it impossible to irrigate. “It makes a viable agricultural farm unviable because it breaks up the infrastructure,” he said.

“We are in favour of the road but we want someone to have some land management sense.” A Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) spokeswoman said the department was continuing to consult with “stakeholders, including local businesses, residents and property own-

ers, about the proposed bypass as investigations progress”. “The proposed road alignment to the west of Mareeba has been identified as part of our longterm strategic planning activities,” she said. CONTINUED PAGE 3

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TABLELANDERS are being urged to sign up for the fight against cancer by registering early for this year’s Relay For Life event. With early bird registrations closing on July 29, Tablelands Relay For Life committee chairman Gavin Johnson encouraged the community to get on board. “It’s a great community event to be involved in,” he said. “Along with the fun events that teams hold to raise funds in the fight against cancer, the relay is an entertaining and fun event that people of all ages can enjoy.” Mr Johnson hoped to see a return to 40 or 50 teams participating like the early years of the annual event.

“It’s always great to have a few more school and youth teams at the event too,” he added. The relay involves teams of up to 15 people keeping a baton moving by either walking or running for 18 hours. To date, more than $23,000 has been raised for this year’s event, with all proceeds going towards Cancer Council Queensland. This year’s relay will be held on October 22-23 at Davies Park, Mareeba. To register a team or volunteer, head to www.relayforlife.org.au or call 1300 65 65 85. Registration paid by July 29 is $20 per person (early bird), and registration paid from July 30 onwards is $30 per person.

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THREE Tablelands veterinary students have shared in a $1000 bursary to assist with their studies. JCU students Sam Kopra, Yvette Jarman and Kara Smith were officially presented with the bursary by Tablelands Regional Council Division 3 councillor Anthony Ball earlier this month. The TRC bursary recognises aca-

demic excellence by a JCU undergraduate student studying at Tableland Veterinary Service (TVS). But Ms Kopra, Ms Jarman and Ms Smith all proved too hard to split. “We are very appreciative of council’s support. The students love coming to Malanda, and it is one of the highlights of their studies,” said TVS direc-

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tor and JCU Professor Bill Tranter. “TVS wants to support the career development of local vets, and students come from all over the world to study at the JCU Malanda facility.” Cr Ball said the bursary was an example of industry and tertiary education working together for the benefit of young people.

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“We acknowledge the potential economic benefits of fast-tracking the northern section of the bypass and have conducted preliminary investigations into a cost-effective route linking the Mulligan Highway and Mareeba-Dimbulah Rd.” The Express understands the land required for the bypass, about 4.5km long, has already been gazetted by TMR. Mr Falvo said a workable solution would be for TMR to use an adjacent narrow corridor of land owned by State water provider Sunwater for the bypass instead. The corridor, about 20m wide, borders Mr Falvo’s property and the Mareeba rodeo grounds and provides a straighter path for the bypass. If built there, Mr Falvo could keep his land in one piece, telling The Express he would even be willing to give up a small strip, in conjunction with the rodeo grounds, to accommodate the road. “Why can’t the bypass go there without having to wreck agricultural farms or anybody else’s property?,” the second-generation farmer asked. If built, the bypass would be the first of two stages. A second bypass, about 4km long, is planned from Mareeba-Dimbulah Rd through to the Kennedy Highway, giving heavy vehicles a much-needed alternative road to Mareeba’s congested town centre along Byrnes St. But no timeframes have been set by TMR to construct either bypass at this stage. Mr Falvo will meet with TMR officials this week to discuss his concerns. PICTURED: Mareeba farmer Tony Falvo fears a bypass planned by the Department of Transport and Main Roads could ruin his farm.

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A NARROW Coalition election victory could still make Kennedy MP Bob Katter a major powerbroker on key legislation in parliament. Mr Katter warned a slim majority could spell chaos for the government, who declared victory on Sunday, with the absence of any Coalition MP from parliament meaning a deciding vote could fall to him and other crossbenchers. “You try running a government with one vote up your sleeve,” he said. “You take the risk of what happened to Julia Gillard — you are flying on a couple of votes, even a little nobody like me can knock you out of the ball game.” Mr Katter announced his support for the Turnbull Government last Thursday, guaranteeing supply and confidence in the event of a hung parliament. “I do so with no great enthusiasm,” he told reporters at a press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

“I have very close relationships with people like Anthony Albanese and Wayne Swan, which have yielded great benefits for Australia and I do not intend to damage those friendships.” But Mr Katter was quick to put conditions on his support, saying “all bets were off” if there was “the slightest hint of union bashing”. “I maintain my right to move at any point of time in another direction,” he said. Mr Katter issued both Labor and Coalition powerbrokers with a laundry list of demands in the days following July 2’s election result. That included more dams, development of the ethanol industry, re-regulating electricity prices and an increase to two million head of cattle in Cape York. He has also argued for the government to restrict immigration to three minority groups – Jews, Sikhs and Middle Eastern Christians.

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WE DID IT: Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service Board Chair Carolyn Eagle, Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth, Health Minister Cameron Dick, local advocate Gaye Taylor, Director of Nursing Glenda Fabris and former Mareeba Shire Mayor Mick Borzi celebrate Dimbulah getting a new health clinic.

DOZENS of Dimbulah locals rolled out the welcome mat for State Health Minister Cameron Dick during his tour of Tablelands health facilities last weekend. Mr Dick was given a rockstar welcome by locals when he arrived at the town’s Primary Healthcare Clinic on Saturday, barely a month after announcing $4.5 million for a replacement clinic. Dignitaries including former Mareeba mayor Mick Borzi and Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth met with Mr Dick as he toured the ageing facility. “Thanks to your commitment to your community and your passion, you were able to make a strong case to government,” Mr Dick told the crowd that had gathered. “Our government is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have access to modern, quality health facilities wherever they live.” The clinic, which has been run out of the same building since 1964, has been the subject of an intense 15-month lobbying effort. The asbestos-ridden building sees hundreds of patients a week and is bursting at the seams.

Dimbulah representative on Mareeba Hospital’s Queensland Coalition of Australian Governments committee, Gaye Taylor said it had been a long fight to get funding for a new facility. “We’re so grateful to the minister and he’s listened very carefully,” she said. “For the community, it means people can stay here without having to worry about driving 45km to Mareeba. “This new facility will really enhance confidence in our town…This a stepping stone for future growth.” Planning for the new clinic began this month and will be built over two years. Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) board chair Carolyn Eagle said construction of the new Dimbulah PHC was a high priority. “Specifications of the new centre will be determined during the service and design planning phase of the project. The project will commence once this process is complete,” she said. Mr Dick also toured Atherton Hospital briefly earlier that day.

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Recently, you may have heard of plans to bring a new $21 million shopping precinct to Mareeba. Given that the information is now in the public domain, the developer is thrilled to announce its plans for this once in a generation development. Local developer, Reedlodge Pty Ltd, has been working for a number of years to bring an exciting new retail shopping precinct to Byrnes Street, Mareeba. Reedlodge’s vision is to bring a modern and exciting precinct to the town, which will offer variety and convenience to local shoppers. Should the development proceed, the precinct is intended to house a full size supermarket and a variety of specialty stores. With over 7000m2 under roof, and more than 200 car parks, the precinct will become Mareeba’s largest shopping complex. Recently, and after years of hard work, Reedlodge has secured further land which is required to bring this exciting opportunity to fruition. Now, only one final piece to the puzzle remains to make this development a reality. Reedlodge has been working very closely with Mareeba Shire Council to secure a small triangular parcel of land which is essential to make this all happen. The Councillors have listened carefully, and have entered into a constructive dialogue with Reedlodge’s representatives as we seek their support for the acquisition of the land. Reedlodge is excited to be working with Council and has been inspired by their positive outlook and approach. Together, we are certain that this development can quickly turn from concept to reality. As a local company, Reedlodge is committed to creating opportunities and growing Mareeba. At a time when our town is crippled with astronomically high youth unemployment, the precinct stands to create over 200-220 direct and indirect jobs during its construction phase and between 200-250 direct and indirect jobs once operational; thereby offering the opportunity for our youth to enter the workforce. In the coming months, information will be made available regarding tenancy opportunities within the development. In the meantime, rest assured that we remain focused and driven to ensure that this exciting development comes to life and brings growth to Mareeba. Visit our facebook page ‘Grow Mareeba’ to find out more and keep up to date with the latest developments on this project. Reedlodge Pty Ltd

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Tablelands mayor Joe Paronella is comfortable with this year’s council budget.

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Steady budget for year ahead “It’s in line with what we need to do and it is basically the cost of doing business between the three shires that all had different rates,” Cr Paronella said. “There certainly will be a noticeable difference in some fees (compared to 2015/16) but it’s not all bad news.” Mr Paronella said council wanted to focus on providing its traditional “high quality grass roots services” for ratepayers and improving infrastructure across the shire. That includes the $5 million Ravenshoe Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade, co-funded with the State Government, which is due to start construction in September. “We will be able to continue to deliver significant upgrades and improvements through a nearly $30 million capital budget with a much more modest rate increase,” Cr Paronella said.

Sewage plant goes to tender TENDERS will be sought to upgrade Ravenshoe’s ailing sewage plant as the project moves closer to its September start date. Tablelands Regional Council is considering two treatment process options for the Ravenshoe Sewage Treatment Plant (RSTP), which was first built in 1960. They are the Intermittent Activated Sludge (IAS) process, which is estimated to cost between $3.1 million and $3.4 million before

GST, and the Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) process, expected to cost between $4.1 million and $4.5 million before GST. Council has a budget of $5 million for the project, with $2.5 million coming from the State Government’s Building our Regions program. Division 2 councillor Annette Haydon said a new treatment plant was long overdue for the town. “It’s great for Ravenshoe. The existing plant has done its job and out-

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TABLELANDS ratepayers will not have to fear another massive rates hike as council prepares to hand down its budget next Wednesday. Mayor Joe Paronella said rates would be lower than the 7.54 per cent originally forecast for 2016/17, after a horror 12 per cent hike during the last financial year. “It is a budget that is the best we as council can do at the moment to service the community within our means,” he said. “Seeking innovative ways to deliver services and reduce our costs are at the forefront of our actions in preparing the 2016/17 budget.” In a prelude to the budget, council handed down its regional planning fees and charges at last Thursday’s meeting with the aim of streamlining costs across the former Atherton, Eacham and Herberton shires.

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LATEST WORKS MAREEBA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT: The greatly anticipated construction of the new Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant has commenced with initial site works taking place to establish the construction and site compound areas. CATER ROAD UPGRADE: Widening and sealing of Cater Road has been completed. The upgrade also includes provision for bus parking at St Stephen’s Catholic College. MAREEBA SWIMMING POOL: New carpark at Mareeba Swimming Pool is now open. COBRA ROAD: Widening and sealing of a section of the road has been completed to assist in crop transport.

Council would like to remind residents that dog registration renewals are now OVERDUE. Final reminder notices are being sent out urging dog owners to renew or update their details. Any person with an outstanding dog registration or found to be keeping an unregistered dog may be issued with an infringement notice of $243.00.

Mareeba Shire Council has joined the social networking site Facebook to better communicate and engage with local residents and the general public. The Council’s Facebook page will be a significant communication tool for the community to stay informed about the latest Council news, events, initiatives and activities happening in the Mareeba Shire. Visit: www.facebook.com/MareebaShire.

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OFF-LEASH DOG PARK MAREEBA Please note that the off-leash dog park located on Doyle St, Mareeba, across from the back entrance of Davies Park will be closed from Wednesday 27 July to Tuesday 2 August 2016 due to Christmas in July celebrations. REMINDER: It is illegal to have your dog off leash in a public area.

SPORTING PRECINCT: Asphalt recreation track commenced at the Mareeba Community Bank Recreational Precinct. McIVER ROAD MAREEBA: Widening, sealing and new causeway including asphalting of intersection is now complete. SPRINGMOUNT ROAD - WALSH RIVER BRIDGE: Bridge upgraded to highway loading standards, now complete and open to traffic. MAREEBA AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT: Initial tenders have been invited for upgrade of Mareeba Airport. KURANDA WASTEWATER SLUDGE TREATMENT PLANT: Well under construction and is to be completed in September 2016.

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A free legal workshop will be held at the PCYC Hall 136 Walsh Street Mareeba on Tuesday 26 July 2016. For more details and to book, contact the Mareeba Library on 4086 4622.

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COMMUNITY MEETINGS Across the Mareeba Shire, Councillors will host nine community gatherings to speak with local residents. A Council update will be provided with a community discussion to identify priorities for the next five years. Please visit Council’s website for more details.

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IMPRESSIVE: An artist’s impression of the proposed $21 million shopping centre for Mareeba. IMAGE: REEDLODGE PTY LTD

Hundreds of jobs for centre THIS is the proposed shopping centre set to revolutionise Mareeba’s retail sector. Revealed by The Express last week, the ambitious $21 million project will generate hundreds of direct and indirect jobs if developer Reedlodge Pty Ltd can clear two final hurdles. The artist’s impression (pictured) features a modern, tropical design and will house a major supermarket plus several specialist retail stores. But for the centre to become a reality, Reedlodge must first gain council approval to purchase a small block of state-owned land about 1000m2 in size. Council is trustee over the land in question. The block would add to Reedlodge’s existing 12,403m2 of land situated across from Mareeba Plaza along Byrnes St, allowing the company to proceed with a development application. If approved, Reedlodge solicitor Pietro Girgenti said construction of the centre would take between 12 and 18 months, generating between 200 and 220 direct and indirect jobs. Once built, the 7000m2 centre is expected to sustain between 200 and 250 direct and indirect jobs. “We do see this project as being a significant shot in the arm for employment opportunities generally but especially for our young people,” Mr Girgenti said. “What we do find in regional towns like Mareeba is there is a drain on our youth be-

cause there aren’t sufficient opportunities to took an approach of working with the developfind employment and stay locally.” ers and offering incentives to ensure they could Since being made public last week, Mr stimulate their local economy,” he said. Girgenti said he had fielded several phone calls “The developer’s philosophy is to support DINE IN OR TAKEAWAY from both new and existing local businesses local businesses as much as we possibly can.” interested in moving to the proposed shopping A decision on Reedlodge’s proposed land   centre, if it was approved. purchase is expected to be made at the next 7 Atherton St, Mareeba • Phone: 4092 4137 Shoppers would have ease of access to the council meeting on July 20. centre with more than 200 car parks planned – most of them to be covered. Mr Girgenti dismissed any potential concerns by local businesses in town that the proposed centre could impact them financially. “Projects like these will stimulate the economy,” he said. If I fall over while I’m running “We’re talking about a lot of new and injure my ankle I know jobs for the town, which of course how and why I am in pain. will see the corresponding economic Scans can tell me all about the flow-on effects to all businesses.” type of break or strain as well Mr Girgenti said Reedlodge had as the predicted time needed so far had a very constructive workto heal. ing relationship with council, as both parties worked through the proposed Mental illness doesn’t have land purchase. the same certainty. Because But he suggested cooperation there’s no clear answer as could be further bolstered if counto how or why, it’s easy to cil offered discounts in headworks blame yourself when you’re who experience depression. It Our personal history, especially charges for developers using local depressed or anxious. is believed to be a biological if there’s been trauma, labour on projects, similar to that ofThe truth is there is no single form of depression, passed on can cause us to be more fered by Cairns Regional Council. answer to why we experience through our genes. vulnerable, just as dealing with “In that case, the Cairns council mental illness.

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The Historical Society of Mareeba would like to thank all those who helped and assisted in any way to make our 12 months long photographic display of World War One personnel the great success it was. We won the Mareeba Australia Day Community Award which joined the 2 prestigious awards given by the National Trust and Museum and Galleries Queensland for the combined Historical Societies/Museums Exhibition, â&#x20AC;&#x153;ANZAC TREASURES from the TABLELANDSâ&#x20AC;?.

THANK YOU TO: Queensland Anzac Centenary Grants Program Mareeba Shire Council Mareeba Returned Soldiers League Mareeba Arts Society And those wonderful people who loaned their precious artefacts Thanks must also go to the sub-committee of three, Carol Pagett, David Foster and Helen Kindt for their years of hard work, weeks of research, days of typing information and hours spent erecting the four displays: Local Soldiers, Indigenous Soldiers, Nurses & Medicos and Non-Combatants.

All material for these displays is still available if anyone wishes to browse through them. The Historical Society of Mareeba holds many books with lists of names of local people who served in WW1.

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were very capable and managed the hotel with pride and dedication. In 1917 another section was added to the Malanda Hotel on the English Street side with the work being completed in 1920. This consisted of a further twenty two rooms on the top floor and six shops on the ground floor. A separate building was constructed as staff quarters. On March 29, 1922 the Malanda Hotel was sold to John (Jack) Hanrahan for 10,000 pounds and license transferred to him. Jack Hanrahan married Mary English in September 1922. Jack had arrived to the Atherton area in the early 1900's. Jack's cousin Robert McHugh built the Millaa Millaa Hotel and was an Eacham Shire councillor and chairman for many years. After selling the hotel, the English family moved to a new house on the hill above town and Mrs Catherine English died four years later in 1926. In 1928 the Hanrahan's extended the hotel along James Street with an extra dining room, second bar and a magnificent timber featured lounge/ball room with an elaborate staircase made of local cabinet timbers. Maple and oak were used extensively and local cabinet maker Wally Anderson was responsible for the panelling, staircase, an extra dining area and a second bar. The architect was Bob Hassel and builder Len Garvey. It consisted of 11

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bedrooms, ladies and gents bathrooms and toilets on the top floor. On the ground floor were the large lounge, dining room, and bar. Malanda now had the largest hotel to be built on the Tableland. The opening of the new extension was attended by a huge crowd, followed by a dinner, entertainment and dancing. In 1962 five hotel units were added to the James Street side and this complemented the hotel accommodation. The Hanrahan's had two children and the family lived at the hotel, Mrs Mary Hanrahan died 1947. Son Keith and his new wife Maureen took over the running of the hotel in 1949, but Jack continued being very involved with the business until his death in 1970. Jack Hanrahan lived to an old age, always active around the hotel and was known as ' the grand old man of Malanda'. Keith Hanrahan sold the hotel to Tom English in 1976 after it had been in the Hanrahan name for a period of 54 years. Keith Hanrahan and Tom English are both grandsons of James English who built the original hotel. Tom continued to operate the hotel with the same traditions which have become a landmark for Malanda. The Malanda Hotel is now leased by Tom's son Michael and grandson Jeff.

ABOVE: The grand opening of the Malanda Hotel in 1905 and the Hotel today.

Come and celebrate with us The Malanda Hotel invites the whole community to join in the 105th anniversary festivities from lunch time this Sunday. Interstate and local woodchoppers will compete in a five event program at 1pm. Plus there will be merry-go-rounds and face painting for the kids, a sizzling BBQ throughout the afternoon, as well as music during the day. From 1.30pm you can join in and test your skills in the Tom English singles pool competition. The Hotel will be open for dinner Sunday evening and patrons are encouraged to stay on and enjoy the night. A huge thank you must go to the sponsors who have contributed to the celebration of the 105th anniversary in Malanda, including: Malanda Meat Co, Gadgarra Sawmill, Malanda Raw Materials, Bull at a Gate Fencing and logging and the WW Group.

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ALL the thrills and spills will be back better than ever at this year’s Mareeba Rodeo. From sideshow alley to bull riding and the much-loved agricultural show, Mareeba District Rodeo Association secretary Angela Sturgess said the organising committee had left nothing to chance. Starting with Friday night’s procession down Byrnes St, the action really kicks into gear at Kerribee Park on Saturday and Sunday. “It’s going to be a blockbuster,” she said. “Every year is unique because it’s always a different set of circumstances and every year we try to make it bigger, better and more dynamic.” An increase in prize money will have the rodeo’s cowboys jumping for joy while punters in Kerribee Park’s arena will also be able to view the action-packed horse and bull events on a giant, 40m2 screen. 54 male and female riders are competing in this year’s rodeo festival, which kicked off last weekend with cutting and several horse sports. Outside of the arena, revellers can enjoy various trade stalls, appearances by rodeo queens, the annual woodchop competition and live entertainment on Saturday night. Local community groups such as Scouts and Rotary will also make their presence felt. Mrs Sturgess said she could feel the atmosphere building already as up to 400 locals and grey nomads set up camp at the rodeo grounds for the two-day event. “It’s really exciting, I’m thinking we’re going to have a large crowd this year,” she said. “Come to the rodeo, even if you haven’t been in a few years. You’ll be surprised by the changes. “There’s a lot to see and do…It really is a huge event.”

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With only days to go until the Mareeba Rodeo, President Jim Blakeney reflects on his 32 years as President and welcomes one and all in 2016...

BEFORE the rodeo action kicks off on Saturday, make sure you bring the whole family along to the Mareeba Mazda monster downtown parade, mardi gras and crowning ceremony this Friday night. The parade, held along Byrnes Street, kicks off at 7.45pm with the crowning of the Queen at the conclusion of the parade.

THE Mareeba Rodeo has grown from humble beginnings in 1949 at Davies Park, and as the 67th annual Mareeba Rodeo approaches, I reflect on the 32 years I have been president of this great local organisation and the wonderful people I have come to know both privately and through the many committee members we have had over the years. As this my final year as president, I take this opportunity to wish the incoming president all the best. Our Annual General Meeting is in November, and if you feel you can contribute something to this great organisation I encourage you to attend. Since the move to Kerribee Park in 1979 a lot of blood sweat and tears by many locals went into the venue we see today. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the sponsors who support the event, the many volunteers, whom without, the rodeo would simply not take

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place and finally, the people who attend to make the rodeo one of the best in the land. I would like to wish all the queen entrants best of luck, and to their sponsors a huge thank you for making the effort to add color and glamour to this wonderful event. To all the businesses who have participated in the spirit of the Mareeba Rodeo, thank you. To those who entered the competition as part of the Agricultural Show, thank you for your continued support. To the matrons of honor who do terrific jobs with all the queen contestants, the competitors and the general public, our heartfelt thanks for your unwavering support. We trust that you all have a wonderful time at the big downtown parade on Friday night and all the thrills and spills of the action packed rodeo on the weekend.

Spectators will be pleased to know that we will have a big screen again so every spectator can see the action from any vantage point. Please come along and kick up your heels at the cabaret on Saturday night and enjoy the festivities. Finally I would like to thank Angela Sturgess our secretary, my wife Shirley and our current committee members whose tireless efforts will be there for all to see over the coming days. I leave you all in good hands, by this time next year the new stands will be up and a new chapter at the Mareeba Rodeo commences Please enjoy, goodbye and stay safe.

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BARELY three months after Mareeba’s annual rodeo wraps up, Angela Sturgess is already planning for the next one. The Mareeba District Rodeo Association secretary has been the driving force behind organising the popular since officially stepping into the role three years ago after decades spent as a volunteer. But even now, the mum-of-two is keeping it real. “The best laid plans always go wrong,” she unapologetically told The Express. “You’ve got to be flexible…and you’ve got to distance yourself when people come and criticise you because it’s not you they’re criticising, it’s the position.” Mrs Sturgess is well aware of the enormous amount of time and effort it takes to pull off Mareeba’s biggest annual event. There’s arranging sponsorship,

organising entertainment, riders, marquees, clubs, festival events and much, much more – right down to the all-important portaloos. In the final few weeks leading up to the rodeo itself, Mrs Sturgess can spend as much as 15 hours a day in the office to ensure the event goes off without a hitch. “It’s not “rodeo”, it’s the “Mareeba Rodeo” that I’m passionate about,” she said. “This is my town, this is my community, rodeo’s our biggest annual event and it does a lot of good.” Mrs Sturgess is full of praise for the team around her, a 180-strong army of workers dedicated to making sure everything runs like clockwork. “Without the volunteers, this would be an absolute nightmare,” she said. “It’s the same people doing the same job year in, year out but thank goodness they come and do it. “I’m eternally grateful for that.”

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Swansong for our Jim At the helm of the Mareeba Rodeo for the past 32 years, Jim Blakeney will step down from his role as president in November. It marks the end of an era for the rodeo as the event continues to go from strengthto-strength. We sit down with the town’s favourite cowboy. IN 32 years as president of the Mareeba District Rodeo Association, Jim Blakeney reckons things haven’t changed all that much. There’s the spectacle of Friday night’s lively procession as the town unites together to view its stunning rodeo queens. There’s the dirt and dust of Kerribee Park’s arena as one cowboy after another gets thrown sky high by an angry bull. And then there’s the smile and laughter of children as they have a ball running through sideshow alley. The 74-year-old will step down from his role as president this November, capping off a memorable time in charge of Australia’s second biggest rodeo. “32 years is too long anyhow,” Mr Blakeney quipped. “As you get older, it becomes more of a job than when you were younger.” The father-of-three and grandfather-of-eight was instrumental in bringing the rodeo to Kerribee Park

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from its original location at Davies Park way back in 1979. With the help of his brothers and volunteers, Mr Blakeney helped build the park’s original arena grandstands which still stand today. They are set to be replaced by new steel frames from next year. “The rodeo is entertainment for the district that people like and we like it,” he said. “My family’s been behind me, my wife, children, son-in-laws and the grandkids so it’s all been pretty easy.” From its early foundations, Mr Blakeney ran a cattle property in the region for 20 years until 2002, breeding horses and cattle for the rodeo until it became popular enough for outside entries to pick up the slack. Mr Blakeney and his wife Shirley will now stay on as caretakers of the rodeo grounds and remain on the committee, offering a little bit of wisdom and advice to the next generation. “It’s been our life,” she said.

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Ag Show to showcase the best in the region THE Bendigo Bank Mareeba Agricultural Show and Exhibition brings creativity and excitement to Mareeba Rodeo grounds over the weekend. Beside the fun and games of the carnival, an exhibition of creative

works is displayed in the marquee adjacent to the Stud Beef Cattle Show. Categories include Photography, Needlework, Handcraft, Woodwork, Home Economics, Horticulture, Sugar Cane and Education.

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Punters in for a bucking good time NON-stop action is set to storm Kerribee Park’s arena this weekend, as several horse and cattle events make their return to the Mareeba Rodeo. Rough stock events such as bull riding, saddle bronc riding, trick riding and the much-loved State of Origin contest are set to excite the crowd this weekend. Mareeba District Rodeo Association secretary Angela Sturgess said State of Origin was particularly popular amongst both the crowd and riders. “It’s an us against them mentality. We really get into it,” she said. “It’s a highlight.” In addition to bull riding and saddle bronc riding,

Origin competitors will also face off in barrel racing, bareback riding, breakaway roping and steer wrestling. Mrs Sturgess said the performance from HLS Trick Riding was set to wow the crowd on Saturday night before returning on Sunday. “They’re fast and dynamic,” she said. “It really showcases the trust shown in the horse and the ability of the rider because they do running, swinging, jumping on and off, handstands, all that sort of thing as the horses are galloping. “It just adds a bit more pizazz and a bit more pace.”

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THE LAND Veg laws still up in the air LANDHOLDERS are no closer to getting a verdict on the State Government’s controversial vegetation management laws, despite the recommendations of a parliamentary committee. Handed down on June 30, the State Agriculture and Environment Committee’s report on the proposed Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2016 gave five recommendations. Central to those were a request to improve the accuracy of vegetation mapping and the removal of a clause which reverses the onus of proof of illegal clearing on the landholder instead of the State Government. While the bipartisan committee was unable to reach a majority decision on whether the Bill should be passed, it did agree unanimously with the recommendations outlined. However the recommendations are non-binding, leaving the Bill at the mercy of the State Government. Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth said while the recommendation to scrap the reverse onus of proof clause was encouraging, the entire Bill needed to be thrown out. Regardless of how the onus of proof is determined, farmers can still face a maximum five years jail or about $736,000 in fines if found guilty of illegal land clearing. If passed, the laws would also be retrospective, taking effect from the date the Bill was introduced into parliament on March 17. Parliament is expected to vote on the laws in August.

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open to using the region as a guinea pig area to trial effective sedge eradication techniques. Tablelands Regional Council is hoping the minister will agree to $570,000 worth of funding to combat the devastating weed. The money would be spent on vehicles, quick spray units and the establishment of a dedicated taskforce to eradicate the weed. But Knuth warned the fight against sedge was long term and more money would be required. “That’s a start but obviously we’ll need recur-

ring funding to continue to pursue this,” he said. “We can get on top of this, but it will take a lot of research money and resources.” Mr Knuth said he would also be engaging Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to highlight the seriousness of the issue. “We really want to get to this very quickly,” he said. Navua sedge is capable of producing up to 500 million seeds per hectare, with the potential to reduce grazing and pasture capacity by up to 40 per cent.

suGar rEPOrts MOssMaN MiLL CrushiNG statistiCs WEEk 5 Mossman processed 34,831 tonnes of cane at an average crushing rate of 321 t/hr at 64.9% availability. This was a planned maintenance week but there was several other issues reducing plant availability. Milling Effets, Panstage and Boiler stations all contributed to plant downtime with both mechanical and operational issues. High incoming dirt loadings continued to wear out the cane shredder hammer tips until all tips were replaced with high wear resistance tungsten to increase useful life. This incoming dirt loading is carrying through to the boilers with the bagasse fuel and at times choking the grates to a point where they need to be air lanced to be able to open and operate correctly. The CCS and cane purity is increasing from the Tableland area allowing for better management of the pan floor although the sugar produced to date has not met the full quality standards with low pol sugar produced.

Crush statistiCs: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 34,831 tonnes • CCS for week: 10.68 • Total cane crushed to date: 98,731 tonnes • CCS average to date: 10.31 • 2016 crop estimate: 850,000 tonnes

taBLELaND MiLL CrushiNG statistiCs WEEk 6

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entertainment

Movie night after the downtown parade WITH the school holidays over and rodeo fever in town – the eagerly awaited new take on the sci-fi adventure comedy ‘GHOSTBUSTERS’ and the high octane thriller ‘INDEPENDANCE DAY: RESOLUTION’ – are new on The Rising Sun big screen this week. GHOSTBUSTERS has an awesome star line up that includes Chris Hemsworth, Melissa McCarthy, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver and Kristen Wiig. The new movie promises to be more spectacular than the original

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film from the 80's. Steven Spielberg's wonderful film, THE BFG, based on a story by Roald Dahl continues for a second great week. On Friday night, Rodeo procession night, families can enjoy two late night screenings of the top family films ‘ICE AGE COLLISION COURSE’ and ‘THE BFG’ – which start after the downtown parade. Both late night movies are only $9 a ticket. For a full list of movies and times visit www.mareebarslclub.com.au

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE

We always knew they were coming back. Using recovered alien technology, the nations of Earth have collaborated on an immense defence program to protect the planet. But nothing can prepare us for the aliens' advanced and unprecedented force. Only the ingenuity of a few brave men and women can bring our world back from the brink of extinction. Review by Louise Keller: The plot and dialogue get a bit fuzzy at times, but the film plays as expected: a boys own adventure generously endowed with scale, stupendous visual effects and a blend of old and new characters that rally together to save the world. Twenty years after the original film, director Roland Emmerich relies on the formulaic, placing the accent on action, relationships and humour, ensuring

all the boxes are ticked for the fans. We get to see the aliens close up and frequently. And yes, there is green slime. As for the details of the plot, some of it went over my head, although it is impossible to miss the final resolution in a dramatic and extended finale.

GHOSTBUSTERS

Ghostbusters makes its long-awaited return, rebooted with a cast of new characters. Thirty years after the beloved original took the world by storm, director Paul Feig brings his take to the supernatural comedy, joined by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, and Chris Hemsworth. This summer, they’re here to save the world.

Classic musicians tour region TWO world class classic musicians will tour the Far North this week in a performance sure to delight fans of the genre. Violin virtuoso Attilla Sautov and Ukranian pianist Oleg Poliansky will visit Cairns and Cooktown this weekend, playing a masterful duet that includes Massenet’s “Meditation” from the Opera Thais, plus works by Bach, Handel, Gluck, Mozart, Paganini, Bazzini, Brahms and Kriesler. Mr Poliansky will also showcase solo piano pieces by Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky and Stravinsky, plus one of

Beethoven’s most popular compositions, the Moonlight Sonata. Mr Sautov will host a solo performance in Mossman, highlighting the incredible acrobatics that can be achieved on the violin demonstrating many of Paganini’s sensational compositions. That will be followed by Bach’s moving solo works will allow the audience to focus completely on the rich and versatile sound of the instrument The Uzbek musician performs with great Violin virtuoso Attilla Sautov. passion and warmth, and with breathtaking technique. However, he has a trademark rapport with his audience and a charming sense of humour. Often, before a performance, he welcomes people at the door himself, and his reA Comedy by citals are interspersed with entertaining anecSet in St. Andrew’s Hospital in London, the play explores a painfully funny and emotionally serious side dotes of what happened of life that has nothing to do with during his career. normal hospital practice Mr Sautov and Mr Poliansky will play in SEE IT AT THE Cairns at St Monica’s MAREEBA THEATRE GROUP VENUE Cathedral this Friday and Cooktown at Na71 CONSTANCE STREET - MAREEBA ture’s Powerhouse on Sunday. 29th and 30th July 2016 Mr Sautov will play in 4th and 5th August 2016 Mossman at St David’s Anglican Church on Show starts at 7.30 p.m. Saturday.To purchase tickets, head to www.atADULTS $20.00 Tickets can be bought at the Theatre on the night; or tillasautov.com/upcomsee Nina or Tania at travelexperience.com — 131 Byrnes Street ing-events/ or call 0417 619 915.

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aceDay! R MAREEBA TURF CLUB SATURDAY 6TH AUGUST

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

A secluded acreage getaway, with owner's ready and committed to sell IMMACULATELY presented and sitting on a manicured 5192sqm allotment is this wellestablished high set steel framed home and fully self-contained unit, set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Surrounded by established trees and an abundance of wildlife, this fantastic home features: Three generously sized bedrooms and separate office, master suite includes aircon, walk-in-robe and ensuite, encompassing bio-ethanol room heater giving ambience and heating. While the second and third bedrooms have built-in cupboards. The separate office is complete with builtin desk and shelving for storage. A well-appointed timber kitchen complete with gas cooktop, electric oven, corner pantry and servery to lounge.

Lounge features wall length windows on two sides immersing yourself inside the manicured gardens. Features wall length blinds for privacy when needed, encompassing bioethanol room heater giving ambience and heating. Separate sitting/family room and dining area, encompassing bio-ethanol room heater giving ambience and heating. Wonderful timber deck area is private and features a french door entry off the living area which Is great when entertaining. There is a separate under covered entertaining/ BBQ area overlooking the private gardens and ensuring privacy and seclusion. Rendered block fully self-contained Unit includes full kitchen, open plan living/dining area, one bedroom with walk-in-robe, ensuite, laundry and carport.

Desirable business and freehold with sustainable income

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7.2Kw Solar Power System Installed – the with a bitumen driveway surrounding the home & unit feature good mobile, internet home and access to the unit. With too many features to list, this home and Wi-Fi reception. 6x3m lockable shed/workshop – 6x3m is a must see. semi enclosed awning at rear of unit for extra storage and third separate storage/garden For more information or a private inspecshed. tion, please call sole marketing agent AnUnderneath of the home area features drew Rogato at Rogato Bros Real Estate rainwater tank, tandem style double carport, Mareeba on 0418 183 444. (ID #1P1799) fitted out new laundry facility, enclosed dog kennel. Established and private gardens have been immaculately maintained and provide the owners with absoAddress: MAREEBA lute privacy and seclusion and have Price: NEW PRICE $529,000 NEG helped to attract many different birdAgent: EXCLUSIVE to Andrew Rogato life and wildlife. Rogato Real Estate Fully fenced yard with lockable Contact: 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444 gate access – this home is complete

THIS is a significant opportunity to acquire an established accommodation business and substantial freehold that provides a mix of accommodation styles to suit a variety of guests needs and budgets. This well established business and freehold is showing excellent returns and is offered for sale on a walk-inwalk-out basis. Easily run by one person it boasts consistent occupancy levels as well as loyal repeat clientele. Mareeba Lodge is an immaculately presented and recently refurbished Motel in an excellent location with main road exposure within two minutes walk from shops, restaurants and all CBD conveniences as well as being one of the longest standing Motel businesses in Mareeba. The Motel offers a selection of 15 affordable, air-conditioned and fully furnished rooms fitted with tea/coffee & toaster facilities, digital TV’s, DVD’s and fridges. On-site facilities and key features include: • 15 recently refurbished units in varying configurations including family rooms • 3036m2 allotment with main street

frontage • Fully self-contained Manager’s residence • Communal kitchen and bbq area • Communal laundry, • Undercover - Off street parking • Fully equipped, easily maintained office • Storage facilities, maintenance equipment • Alsco, Elgas, Cleanaway services in place • Full Property Memorandum and Inventory available on request Mareeba Lodge has set new standards both for guests and as a very desirable business showing strong sales and excellent returns. Inspection is strongly recommended. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi. Phone 0417 700 468. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $1,350,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

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PROPERTY

Lifestyle with rural aspect THIS 34.26 hectare ex-tobacco farm smaller paddocks. is situated on the outskirts of MutchWater supply to the property is via ilba and is only 25 minutes from channel to the dam which is set up Mareeba. The farm comes with sig- with pump and motor. A 22 megalitre nificant extras including a water allo- water licence is also attached to the cation and small inventory. sale. The main dwelling is a solid three The property is currently being utibedroom plus office masonry block lised for cattle grazing and some hay home which has recently been im- production and its arable soils are proved with a brand new kitchen. Fur- suitable for a variety of cropping opther renovations include glossy pol- tions. ished hardwood floors and new paint If lifestyle with a rural aspect plus in fresh neutral tones on the walls and the added bonus of income potential ceilings. is what you are looking for, then this Immaculate green park-like lawns is a property that is definitely worth a with established gardens surround look. the dwellings and sheds. Additional features include: For further information or to ar• Fenced house yard range an inspection, please con• Second dwelling – two bedroom cot- tact exclusive agent John Falvo at tage Mareeba Property Office on 0408 • Tobacco sheds and barns plus ma- 456 344. chinery sheds • Some machinery and implements included Address: MUTCHILBA • Solid set irrigation pipes Price: $639,000 NEG • Steel cattle yards inAgent: EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo cluding ramp and crush Mareeba Property Office The property is fully Contact: 0408 456 344 fenced with internal fencing dividing the farm into

Ease and elevation

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MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES FO

ENJOY outlook and sunshine in Ma- pus room/bedroom separate building at rear, a shade house and all on a reeba. This highset three bedroom house 810m2 allotment. has brick downstairs and hardiplank upstairs. Contact Mareeba Real Estate AgenThe home features an open plan cies for more information and an kitchen, dining and lounge with pol- inspection. Phone 4092 1556 or ished timber floors upstairs, a built-in Mark on 0428 121 520 and Lyn on wardrobe in the main bedroom and 0427 153 868. hallway, one bathroom, two toilets, air conditionAddress: MAREEBA ing, a front patio, spaPrice: $297,000 cious downstairs launAgent: Mareeba Real dry area and an office/ Estate Agencies bedroom. Contact: 0428 121 520 / 0427 153 868 An added bonus is a concrete block rum-

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

Outstanding Value - 290 acre PriVate lifestyle 6

• 10 Minutes From Town • Two Homes / Sheds • 35 Meg Water Licence • Eureka Creek Frontage $460,000 neg ID#1P1779

suPer family liVing 1

• 792m2 Block • Combined Living & Dining • Underneath Is Fully Concreted & Enclosed $265,000 ID#1P1839

Andrew 0418 183 444

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LOCAL PIZZA SHOP / RESTAURANT • POPULAR & WELL ESTABLISHED • IN THE MAIN STREET OF MAREEBA • SERVES THE MOST AUTHENTIC WOOD FIRED ITALIAN STYLE PIZZA & A VARIETY OF TRADITIONAL MEDITERRANEAN MEALS • FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT THE OFFICE

PRICE ON APPLICATION 4092 1556

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EXCLUSIVE CAN’T BEAT THE LOCATION • Located opposite the hospital, 1115m2 block • 2 bedroom + sleepout/sunroom/3rd bedroom • Beautifully renovated, polished timber ﬂoors • Modern kitchen, outdoor entertainment area

EXCLUSIVE LIFESTYLE / FARMING LAND • Elevated 106.27Ha, suits grazing, arable land • 20ML water allocation + 2ML domestic • U/ground mainlines, 1200 mango trees, sheds • 5 bedroom + ofﬁce main home, 2 bed barracks

$265,000 NEG

$520,000 NEG

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ONE OF THE LAST LEFT!

• 1000m2 LEVEL ALLOTMENT IN SUNBIRD PARK ESTATE • COLORBOND FENCED + ALL TOWN SERVICES • ELEVATED POSITION WITH EXCEPTIONAL BREEZES • CLOSE TO PARKS, MEDICAL CENTRE & ONLY MINS TO CBD

EXCEPTIONAL BUYING @ $95,000 0417 700 468 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

Half acre paradise in town RARELY does something like this come onto the market in this price bracket, a special piece of Mareeba, just under a half-acre minutes from the middle of town in the well-known area of Martin Avenue. The home is a very solid three bedroom home with internal and external walls built of concrete block and everything you could ask for in this price bracket. Massive living areas, a renovated kitchen, security screens, remote control garage, solar hot water and 2kW solar power system just to name a few. Features include: • Almost half an acre just a stone-throw from the middle of town • Only one near neighbour, seasonal creek at your boundary • Solid three bedroom home with masses of living space • Internal and external walls built of concrete block • Renovated kitchen, security screens, multiple patio options • Ducted air-cooler, solar hot water and 2kW so-

lar power system! • Three plus vehicle accommodation, store room and second toilet • Workshop or shed for storage or tinkering • Landscaped gardens, fenced backyard on 1931m2 With only one neighbour and bordered by a seasonal creek, your privacy is assured. Plenty of room for the kids to play in the fenced back yard, and tastefully landscaped gardens on 1,931 m2. Don't hesitate or this one will go, call Remo Esposito at Central Realty Mareeba to book your private inspection today. Phone 0401 969 473. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $305,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

OFF THE GILLIES RANGE ~ $349,000

UNFINISHED POLE HOME ON 13 ACRES (5.34HA)

Just 6 kilometres off the highway, convenient location for Cairns commuters. Maximum peace and quiet with National Park at the rear. Creek along the boundary and nothing but trees as far as the eye can see. Well constructed unfinished dwelling with the potential to be an enviable home. Would suit a buyer with building knowledge and a “can do” attitude. Unimproved land value $315,000

INSpEcTIONS STRIcTLy by AppOINTmENT

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Acreage plus views = lifestyle plus

AFFORDABLE ACREAGE

Enjoy the peace and quiet this small acreage close to town has to offer. FEATURING: • Flat 2 hectares (approx 5 acres) • Liveable shed with 2 bedrooms, office, open plan kitchen, dining and lounge plus an additional room that could be used as a rumpus room/storage or additional bedrooms • Town water • Garden sheds • No building covenants The owners are serious about selling. Contact exclusive agent Norma Moloney to arrange an inspection. Price: $359,000 NEG Contact: Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

With views across Mareeba towards Tolga, this 30 acre block offers a quiet relaxed lifestyle and is only five minutes from town. This block has its own private access to Granite Creek and offers multiple house sites to take advantage of the prevailing south easterly breezes and views towards the east and the sunsets towards the west. The block has bitumen road access, power and phone and is offered at a reduced price of $310,000. Contact Norma Moloney at Ray White Rural Mareeba for a private inspection. Phone 0417 541 126. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $310,000 NEG Norma Moloney Ray White Rural Mareeba 0417 541 126

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A place for heart & home. Sales Agents on site: • Saturday 11.30am - 1.00pm • Sunday 10.00am - 11.30am With room to grow and time to enjoy the incredible rural lifestyle on offer, Wylandra Estate represents the best of both worlds. Visit us today at Gallo Drive, Mareeba or call 0413 250 271 / 0417 772 306

Just minutes from Mareeba, residents will enjoy the perfect balance of an idyllic rural lifestyle with the comfort and convenience of town living.

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EXPRESSO 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries



Wednesday 13th

Thursday 14th

Friday 15th

Saturday 16th

Tide Times 0503 2.06 1135 1.05 1826 2.18

Tide Times 0011 1.47 0543 2.06 1205 0.96 1855 2.32

Tide Times 0048 1.40 0615 2.07 1233 0.87 1922 2.44

Tide Times 0118 1.33 0645 2.09 1300 0.77 1948 2.55

Listen to reason. Don’t let your lover put demands on you. Get back to the comforts of cottage or home. Residential moves will be favorable, and larger quarters the most probable direction.

Taurus

Max 20o Min 14o

Max 25o Min 16o

Max 18o Min 15o

Max 22o Min 18o

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

Tuesday 19th

Tide Times 0145 1.27 0715 2.12 1327 0.68 2015 2.66

Tide Times 0212 1.20 0745 2.16 1356 0.59 2045 2.76

Tide Times 0242 1.13 0818 2.20 1430 0.52 2115 2.83

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

Max 26o Min 18o

Ingredients 1 cup crushed sweet biscuts ½ cup pecans, chopped finely 3 tablespoons white sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder ½ cup unsalted melted butter 1 cup softened cream cheese

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

Hard work will not go unnoticed. Your added discipline will enable you to complete some of those unfinished projects. Your interests could lead you down avenues you never realized existed. Aug 23 - Sept 23

You can come up with future trends in creative fields. Your talent will be recognized. Try a barbecue or a day at the beach. Your emotional partner will push all the right buttons this week.

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

WORD

You can get into self awareness groups or look into physical enhancement programs. Do things you enjoy instead of being a chameleon. Refrain from using the highway as a racetrack.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Just be yourself. Check your project over carefully if you were not the only one contributing to the end result. Don’t push your mate away. Your ideas will be well received.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Romance will be yours if you get out and do things in large groups. You need to do something energetic and different. Don’t make promises. Put financial speculation with family members or friends on the back burner for now.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Aster

Florist

Lily

Rose

Bouquet

Flower

Mimosa

Tulip

Calla

Gardenia

Myrtle

Violet

Canna

Heather

Orchid

Zinnia

Clover

Iris

Peony

Daffodil

Jasmine

Petal

Daisy

Lilac

Poppy

Puzzle solutions

Be sure to get involved with those who can introduce you to unusual forms of entertainment. Be sure to take care of any minor ailments. Pushy people must be kept at arm’s length. Don’t let relatives get the better of you.

Aquarius

½ cup white sugar 2 eggs ½ teaspoon vanilla 4 cups thinly sliced apples 1/3 cup white sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder ¼ cup pecans, chopped

Method

Use discretion, especially if involved with someone from work. Try not to judge too quickly. Risks will not be profitable. It’s time to reevaluate your motives.

Virgo

Max 24o Min 18o

1. Stir together the crushed biscuts, chopped pecans, cinnamon, sugar and melted butter in a large bowl. Mixed together until it well blended. Press the mixture into baking pan. Pre heat oven to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and bake it for 10 minutes. 2. Combine cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl. Mix moderately until smooth. Beat eggs one at a time and mixed thoroughly after its addition. Add the vanilla and mix together then pour it into the crust. 3. In another container, mix together the 1/3 white sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder. Toss the apple into the sugar-cinnamon mixture and coat well. Arrange the apple mixture into the fillings and sprinkle with a ¼ chopped pecans. 4. Pre heat the oven and bake for 70 minutes. When it done, let it cool into the rack and use the knife to loosen the cake from rim of pan. Refrigerate it before serving.

Any renovation or decorating to your home should include the whole family. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed; however, someone you work with may get jealous. Acceptance will be necessary.

Leo

Monday 18th

Winter Apple Cheesecake

Your ability to stand out in a crowd will bring you the recognition you desire. You will have to watch out for minor health problems related to stress. Don’t tell others of your plans. May 22 to June 21

Sunday 17th

Max 26o Min 17o

SUDOKU

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

k a e r b a e k Ta relax! and

Jan 21 to Feb 19

ACROSS

by an audience.

7. An object or collection of objects wrapped in paper in order to be carried or sent by post. 8. The movement of liquid or air into a place. 9. A word said to frighten or drive away a person or animal. 10. God be praised (uttered in worship or as an expression of rejoicing). 11. A person who deliberately collides with others when slam-dancing. 13. A priest, magician, or soothsayer in the ancient Celtic religion. 15. Delaying or delayed beyond the right or expected time; late. 16. Division or splitting into two or more parts. 18. Relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part. 19. Engrave metal, glass, or stone by coating it with a protective layer, drawing on it with a needle, and then covering it with acid. 21. Relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities. 22. A repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for

DOWN 1. A thin flat strip of wood, especially one of a series forming a foundation for the plaster of a wall. 2. Fitting in with someone’s wishes or demands in a helpful way. 3. Swollen with fluid or gas. 4. Having many hills. 5. The loss of water of crystallization from a hydrated or solvated salt to the atmosphere on exposure to air. 6. A politician or person with strong political views. 12. A year, occurring once every four years, which has 366 days. 14. The crew staffing an aircraft. 17. In an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly. 20. A soft, white substance formed when milk coagulates, used as the basis for cheese.

You are best to work at home if you can. Your time, not your cash, will do a lot more for your relationship. Be careful not to sign your time or your cash away. Talk to those in a position of power about your intentions.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20

Don’t reveal anything about your personal life to those who may use such information against you. Your mate could get on your nerves if he or she backs you into an emotional comer or puts restrictions on your time.

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY Entertainment

Childcare Cleaning Curtains & Blinds

Air Conditioning

Floor Coverings Fuel Furniture

Blinds Bulldozer Hire

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

Graphic Design

H Handyman

Irrigation I.T

CLEANING

AIR CONDITIONING

Motor Mechanic

Roofing & Sheds

Pest Management Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

Security Skip Bins Storage

Venue Hire

EMBROIDERY

Do it right the first time!

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

P: 4092 3019

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

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

www.donhall.com.au ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

BLINDS

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

Supply & Fit

TO IN

Blinds and Curtains P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

BULLDOZER HIRE

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

TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au Contact: Dale Ikin dale@tmcnq.com.au M: 0438 170 388 SERVICING NORTH QLD

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

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE

EARTHMOVING CIVIL PLANT HIRE DAMS ROADS TRUCK HIRE DRAINAGE BITUMEN/ASPHALT FLOAT HIRE FARM ROADS CAR PARKS EXCAVATOR HIRE BUILDING PADS LASER LEVELLING MACHINERY HIRE

CURTAINS & BLINDS

YOUR LOCAL BUSINESS GUIDE

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

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

Custom Made

Trust the BLIND specialists!

Desiree Siemon

EARTHMOVING

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

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

Timber Travel Tree Lopping

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

ELECTRICAL

Plus we sell...

& Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619 96 James Street, Mareeba

Daniel Battistin

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

Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

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

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

PHONE 4092 2922

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

CHILDCARE

OPEN 7 Days FOr LuNcH aND DiNNEr

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

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Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

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In Memoriam

GOJKO ZELENIKA 10th May, 1940 ~~~~~ 17th July, 2015

You toiled so hard for those you loved, You said goodbye to none. Your spirit flew before we knew‚ Your work on earth was done. We miss you now‚ our hearts are sore‚ As time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile‚ your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place. Your life was love and labour, Your love for your family true. You did the best for all of us, We will always remember you. Deeply loved and missed, Ivanka, Zdenka, Paul, Jelena, Glen, Suzi, Jamie & Families.

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GOJKO ZELENIKA (Dedo Gojko)

17-07-2015 We really miss you Dedo and we wish that you were here, To hug us with your loving arms and lend a kindly ear. Life goes on as always, but things seem out of place, Now that we can’t call on you, or see your smiling face. Although it’s really painful, to think that you are gone, We know you’re in a better place, when all is said and done. We never will forget you, and we’ll never be apart, In all the special memories, we keep inside our hearts. Forever loved and missed by your grandchildren Daniel, Gojkica, Brianna, Matthew, Luke & Ivanka.

Ewamian Aboriginal Corporation has a unique opportunity for an Indigenous Senior Ranger to join their team of 4 Rangers at Talaroo Station where you will assist the Ranger Coordinator in managing and implementing the Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Program. This position reports to the Ranger Coordinator and works a 9 days on (residing at Talaroo), 5 days off roster and Rangers commute to/from Talaroo at the start and end of their shift from Mareeba. Salary: $53,227 - $58,437 (commensurate on skills & experience). Based at: Talaroo Station, Gulf Development Road, Mt Surprise. For a copy of the Selection Criteria and Position Description please contact EAC Coordinator Sharon Prior at: sharon@ewamian.com.au Or Phone 4092 2555 or 0427 921 189 Or Ranger Coordinator Scott Morrison at: scott@ewamian.com.au Or Phone 4062 5553 or 0428 860 183 Applications close at 5pm on the 29th July, 2016.

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You are very welcome to join us to experience God’s unconditional love. ENCOURAGING THOUGHT: Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness, they are a sign of a pure heart.

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13-14th Uniting Church Markets (Hall near Target) Open 8.30am - 2.30pm.

WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS  Q.C.W.A Mareeba hosts Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba.  Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft 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 LIKE THE Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666. EXPRESS ON1pm at St George’s Hall at  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday FACEBOOK 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen meals available every Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm entry via back gate. Everyone welcome. Gold coin donation appreciated. GOT an event coming up? Email The Express today! admin@ theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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T-MSC2016-10 LeaSe of The Mareeba SwiMMing PooL and The Kuranda aquaTiC CenTre Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites tenders for the Lease of the Mareeba Swimming Pool and The Kuranda Aquatic Centre. obtaining documentation: The documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Governance Officer, Julie Pitcher on (07) 4086 4683 or email juliep@msc.qld.gov.au. Lodgement of Tenders: Tenders must be lodged in the Tender Box at the Mareeba Shire Council Administration Centre at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time (emailed submissions are not acceptable). Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11.00 am on Tuesday 26 July 2016. Tenders will be opened publicly. The highest 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

GARAGE SALE SUNWATER DEPOT Surplus Sale at Sunwater Mareeba Depot Items include: Compressor, electric motor, generator, filing cabinets and more. Sale will be at 40 James Street Mareeba on Tuesday 19th July 2016 from 1pm to 3pm only. Acceptable payment methods are cash and direct deposit only. Items will be available for collection upon receipt of funds.

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EXPRESS SPORT RESULTS ARCHERY Four visitors to the Tableland Company of Archers Moht Moht Swe, Cassie Brown, Selfwen and Kibbim Titasey attended the Coaching session with George Neilson, while members Helen Bochow, Mike Christensen and William Smith shot some practice. Two junior members of the Tableland Company of Archers shot three Australian Indoor 1 rounds as practice for the coming tournament next weekend. Results Australian Indoor 1 Round: (30 arrows each at 18m on a 40cm face), Cadet Boys Compound: B McDowell 257, 256, equipment failure. Cub Boys Recurve: N Prince 218, 206, 224. Next Sunday July 17 the members will shoot Indoor rounds for the National Indoor Tournament. This will be shot at the Sports Hall on Walsh Street, Mareeba. Practice starts 8.30am, Bow Inspection 8.45am and shooting starts 9.00am. ATDLBA Lawn Bowls Notes Tuesday 5th July FNQLBA Patrons Day was played at Babinda Bowls Club. ATDLBA was successful in winning the shield once again. ATDLBA 10 1/2 wins +200 FNQLBA 4 1/2 wins + 176. Good luck to the ATDLBA side of Sue Hemensley, Joy Dennis, Glenice Sharp & Carmel De Zen. Liz Plowman, Margaret Pointon, Lorraine Cummings & Gail Ericson. Yvonne Milevskiy, Raewyn Keddie, Robyn Williams & Carmen Cobb playing at Edmonton Bowls Club from Tuesday 12th July to 15th July . RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB July 10: Sunny with gusty and switching winds. Results for double 400, 10 shots comp. Target Rifle – S. Durham (Mareeba) 91.1. F Standard – M. Wood 108.5, P. Morris 106.3. F/TR – B. Gianasi 109.3, P. Padgett 100.3, J. Anderson 96.1. Next Sunday our shooters will be in Townsville to compete at the Pennants District Team Matches. Next shoot in Ravenshoe will be on Sunday, July 24: Double 300yds, 10 shots comp. 9am muster for 9.30am start. ATHERTON GOLF Wednesday Sporters played Stroke won by Phil English 34 nett ,ru-up Peter Steventon 36 nett ,3rd Kev Shaw 38 nett. NTPs 11

Swifty,13 Stevo,18 Glen Lee. Least putts Grant Scott 14 putts. Thursday Ladies: Friday Chook run won by Mick Fleming 13 pts. Saturday was Turner Shield Stableford sponsored by KOCHI ELECTRICAL.Ladies winner was the in form Dee Jierasak 38 pts ,ru-up Heather Beaven 36 pts.NTPs 11 Sandra Watson,13 Ann Moss,18 Dee. Mens winner on 41 pts was Anthony Barletta ,ru-up Roy Murray-Prior 39 pts on countback from Les Tenni and Mitchell Toward. NTPs 3Karl Riber,11 Dave Morrison,13 Phil Watson,18 Hollywood Flynn. Sundays Yungaburra Butchery Stableford saw three players score a brilliant 43 pts, winner was Darren Morey on countback from Tony Brown and Rob.Tomasetig. NTPs 3 Kenleigh Mather,11 Greg Stewart,18 Darren Morey

Sunday’s Mareeba Bowls Club Open Fours winners: President Elio Crema, Mario Battistin, Shay Keddie, John Burns and Tony Capella.

ATHERTON RIFLE CLUB A fine day with slight winds at Atherton Sunday, July 10 for 600 yard shoot. T.R: Gary Moss 91.3, Peter Doherty 86.2. Field Rifle: Lucas White 105.1. F Open: Rod Ranclaud 116.2, Barry Ellis 113.3. F Standard: Travis Kohn 123.8, Richard Butt 121.8, Steve Rothwell 117.6, Bill Carrick 117.5, Brian Helring 109.3, Russell Rankine 107.4, Peter White 107.1, Chuck Rothwell 102.5. The club welcomes Chuck Rothwell for his first try at long range shooting. Two days of shooting at Atherton this coming weekend: Saturday, July 16 – double 1000 yards and Sunday, July 17 double 900 yards. Practice shoot Wednesday, July 13. All start at 9am.

YUNGABURRA BOWLS CLUB Results: Tuesday, 5th July - The FNQ Patron’s Shield - Atherton Tablelands Division Ladies Bowls Association defeated Far North Queensland Ladies Bowls Association. Barefoot Night Bowls - Winners: John and Christine Phillips. Runner’s Up: Gary Eagleton, Maryke Dobe and Kay Hogan.

Wednesday, 6th July - Men’s Championship Rinks Final - Winners: John Beu, Barry Lord, Frank Ballerini and John Dudley defeated Danny Gibson, Ken VanDorssen, Alf Hogan and David Parker. Congratulations to John B, Barry, Frank and John D. Wednesday Mixed Social - Winners: Vicki Weiland, Trevor Haughton and Lyle Wakeling. Runner’s Up: Margaret Pointon, Tony Whykes, Herbie Lewis and Jan Cupitt. Friday, 8th July - Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Margaret Pointon and Joan Parker. Runner’s Up: Barry Lord and Rod Bidewell. Saturday, 9th July - no results recorded. Men’s Championship Pairs SemiFinal - Mal Gordon and Greg Johnson defeated Peter Mahar and Alf Hogan. RAVENSHOE SPORTING SHOOTERS Saturday 9th July - Rifle Centrefire feral 100 & 200m results: M Roach 195.1, H Poulos 173, J Anderson 125, J Norman 115.1 MAREEBA & MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 5/7/16: Winners: Green Pins.

Touchers: Rico Rogato, Tony Gava, Vince Mete, Bruno Rosset. Wednesday: This was start of our Rodeo Festival week with the self-selected mixed triples and was sponsored by Russo’s Meats – Winners: P. & E. Stevens and B. Fitzpatrick, 2nd: L. Bruno, G. Clements, G. Woek, 3rd: R. Hill, J. Barnes, L. Plowman. Thursday: Winnners – A. Woollard, J. Burns R/U L. Cadorin, J. Barnes. Jackpot was won by N. Gray, R. Keddie, S. Gordois and B. Lynne. Saturday: Self- selected mixed fours sponsored by The Beef Joint: Winners – L. Bruno, R. Hill, A. Woollard, G. Toy R/U S. Soda, R. Brown, P.Soda, B. Lynne. Sunday: Open fours sponsored by Bendigo Bank & Home made Delites: 1st – T. Capella, S. Keddie, J. Burns, M. Battistin, 2nd – R. & L. Gasparetto, E. Crema, M. Parise. 3rd – N. & T. Gray, J. Mugica, C. Cobb, 4th – G. Ericson, E. Thompson, E. Stevens, S. Brady. Congratulations to Barry Lynne on winning the Australian hearing impaired singles at the Gold Coast last month. Barry has added another gold medal to his collection.

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EXPRESS SPORT

Roosters crowing again

Summer Basketball shoots off in Mareeba MAREEBA Basketball’s new season kicks off this week with big changes for the local competition. With the new ‘Bendigo Bank Recreational Precinct’ just weeks away from completition, Mareeba Basketball will now be traning and playing between the new courts and their current home at the sports hall on Walsh St. Moving to the precinct at Davies Park will be trainings with Brendon, with the first session for high school aged children to be held on July 19 at 4.30pm. Training for other grades will commence on Tuesday July 26 at 4pm for grades 10, 11 and 12, and 5pm for grades 6, 7 and 9. The Aussie Hoops program will also be run at the new courts on Tuesdays. An information session will be held on July 19 at 4pm with the program to kick off on July 26.

The exciting Primary School competition games will also be held at Davies Park commencing on July 26. Mens and ladies basketball games will continue to be played in the sports hall with a July 19 friendly for all ladies to come and have a try. Games will officially kick off on July 26. A set of trial games will also be held for the mens competition on July 21, wth games to start on July 28. School ages still playing at the sports hall include grades 7, 8 and 9 and 10, 11 and 12, with trial games on July 21 and the season prooper to commence on July 28. Players can sign on online now at www.mareeba.basketball.net.au and 5-10 year-olds can register online at aussiehoops.com. For more information please call Tamar on 0428 499 412.

Atherton Roosters captain/coach Dean Howard in Sunday’s 29-18 win over Kangaroos.

THE Atherton Roosters look to be back on pace for a 2016 finals spot following Sunday’s 29-18 away win over Kangaroos at Vico Oval. Sunday’s round 15 match was tight until the 66th minute when the Roosters crossed for a quick double through Adam Molloy and Sylvester Pabai – giving them an eleven point buffer for fulltime. After leading 14-12 at the break, the Roosters lifted their defensive effort for the second session and at times had Kangaroos struggling to stay in the contest. Although guilty of some poor ball handling, the Roosters were able to string together several strong attacking raids to outscore their opposition six tries to three. In the under 18’s match a double try scoring effort from prop James Doyle highlighted the teams 28-24 win over Kangaroos, which keeps the young

Roosters in the top five finals race. In reserve grade, a strong start from Kangaroos was enough to give them a 24-6 win over the Roosters. This Saturday the Atherton Roosters play Suburbs at Gordonvale in all three grades from 3pm. Results in other first grade games played at the weekend: Tully 40 v Mareeba 16, Brothers 28 v Suburbs 18, Ivanhoes 56 v Edmonton 0 and Innisfail 68 v Yarrabah 18. Cairns District Rugby League A grade points table after round 15: Innisfail 30, Ivanhoes 24, Atherton 19, Brothers 19, Mossman 18, Tully 16, Kangaroos 12, Edmonton 12, Yarrabah 9, Suburbs 9, Mareeba 8.

Soccer fun for holidays

GET KICKING: The Roar Active Program returns to Mareeba this September.

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MAREEBA soccer juniors will get a chance to skill up these September school holidays with the Brisbane Roar. The club’s annual “Roar Active Program” is bringing a clinic to Borzi Park and is the fourth year the clinic has been taken on the road. The three hour clinic is run by three highly-skilled coaches and is open to any player from 5 to 14-years-old. A special “Rapid Fire” inflatable field will also be used. The clinic follows the Roar’s successful “Active Schools Program” at Dimbulah State School, run by Mareeba Bulls premiers coach Alex Srhoj in May. To register, head to www.roaractive.com.au. Cost is $50 per child.

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EXPRESS SPORT

Bulls unstoppable in 3-0 rout

Mareeba Bulls captain Alex Plowman sealed the win with a strong header into the back of net. PHOTO BY LEEVI ELMES.

MAREEBA have firmed up their premiership credentials with a hard-fought 3-0 win over Southside at Borzi Park on Saturday. The Bulls have been in sparkling form at home of late, scoring 22 goals in the past four games, and looked to be off to a flyer when Steven Cater hit the back of the net inside the opening five minutes. The goal was disallowed before Cater had another close one cleared off the line shortly after, the Comets weathering Mareeba’s early charge.

The young side started to use the wide, open spaces and enjoyed some good passages of play against the home side, with the Bulls having to find another gear defensively to keep Southside at bay. Cater finally opened the scoring midway through the first half, keeping it at 1-0 by the break. In the second half the match opened up, and it was the Comets who, possibly with a bit more luck, could have got one back.

The Bulls’ defence again stood tall, bouncing back with a second goal with 15 minutes to go after Robert Pendenza tapped the ball in at the back post. Mareeba captain Alex Plowman finished off the night with a strong header from a Wayne Srhoj corner to seal a 3-0 win in a very tense and tough encounter. Bulls coach Alex Srhoj praised his side’s defensive effort and character, also noting the enthusiasm of the Comets.

Gators foiled yet again

Mareeba Gladiators Clint Posselt in Saturday nights game against Tully.

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“We had to work hard tonight, this was probably our toughest match of the year,” he said. “The Comets played well, but our fighting spirit, our strength to find another gear in defence was the difference tonight, then our class came out on top at the end. “All credit to Southside, I can see now why they are sitting where they are on the table, they have really improved.” The Bulls have the bye this weekend before taking on Marlin Coast at home on July 23.

INJURIES and untested combinations have once again come back to bite the Mareeba Gladiators after a disappointing 40-18 defeat at the hands of Tully on Saturday night. The Gators were always going to be up against it facing the CDRL ladder leaders, but were still in the fight at half time, down 12-6 at Davies Park. Injuries to gun fullback Ricky Shave (leg/ankle) and hooker Clint Posselt meant Mareeba coach Josh Stowers had to reshuffle his pack heading into the second half. The disruption opened the floodgates for Tully, piling on the points to close out the game 40-16 despite tries to Shana Aue, Jaden Chong and Ian King. Gladiators vice-president and A-grade trainer Chris Lea said the loss was symptomatic of the side’s season, with injuries and a lack of numbers at training forcing untested combinations on game day. “We’ve got a solid 13 players but we don’t know what our bench is week in, week out,” he said. “It just hurts us…We’re in the game at half-time, but after half-time we just fall apart.” Despite the heavy loss, Lea praised the contributions of lock Ben Cocciolone and second rower King, who was forced to play out of position at five-eighth, linking with young debut halfback Mitch Brim. “Benny killed it again with his work rate. He takes the ball up and tackles with plenty of intent,” he said. “He’s had a good year, he’s been very consistent and very solid.” Lea said the side would benefit from this weekend’s bye, giving them a chance to recharge after a lacklustre season so far. “We do need a break because we haven’t got the depth and have some players carrying injuries,” he said.

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