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Children from across the region have embraced the fun of Halloween. Pictured are Trick or Treaters Charli Graham, 2, Zahra Quilliem, 7, and Tyrceh Graham, 4, who enjoyed a spooky Halloween in Malanda at the annual event organised by Spar Malanda and the Malanda Hotel. Meanwhile in Mareeba sweet-tooths were satisfied as kids dressed up and visited businesses along Byrnes Street as part of the annual Halloween celebrations.

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TRC backs down By Rebecca Wallis

In an emotionally fraught meeting last Thursday in Atherton, Tablelands Regional Councillors voted to give property owners in categories F and G a concession on this year’s rates, admitting they made a mistake when passing through the 2017/2018 budget. The unusual move came

after weeks of tension in the community over massive rate hikes that were instigated by property valuations earlier in the year. Some property owners were slugged with rises of a 50 per cent increase in rates, causing them to band together and form a Rate Payers Action Group. After meeting with councillors and Queensland Valuer-General representa-

tives late last month, the group were not happy that increases in property valuations were being blamed solely for the rate rises and asked TRC to use its powers to cap the increases offering some financial relief to those dramatically affected. The issue was itemised at Thursday’s meeting and gave councillors two options to vote upon. The first

was to offer a concession to ratepayers in categories F (Primary Production) and G (Grazing) of 20 per cent, while the second was to not provide any concessions and instead conduct a comprehensive rating review before next year’s budget. Councillors gave their opinions on the matter for the first time in front of a packed gallery, each taking an emotive stance for and

against the options available. “This issue has triggered a significant amount of personal and professional reflection for me,” said Councillor Bronwyn Voyce who represents Division 6 where most of the affected rate payers reside. “This is one of the hardest jobs I have ever had to do because there’s no crystal ball that provides us

with the exact right thing to say or do, so we are forced to rely on the best knowledge that we have – our values, our morals and our principles and our better judgement. And as we do, sometimes we get it wrong.” Cr Voyce was visibly moved as she spoke publicly for the first time on how much the issue had affected her personally.

“When I ran for this council, I wanted to stop outside the newsagency in Tolga or the Post Office and look people in the eye and know that I am doing the best that I can for the future of this region and at the moment I don’t even want to leave my house because I think we got this wrong and we have to own that and we have to fix that,” she said. Continued. P4

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Lynette Ferraro from Tolga has carried off the 2017 TRC Garden Award for Champion Garden, as well as winning the Rural Garden category, at a cereMareeba Shire Coun- mony held in the Atherton cil has taken out two Boardroom on Thursday 26 accolades at this year’s October. Institute of Public Works More than 50 people Engineering Australasia, attended the ceremony, Queensland (IPWEAQ) watching as the award winExcellence Awards. ners and runners up were The awards recognise presented with their prizes councils and individuals by Mayor Joe Paronella, who have demonstrated Councillor Samantha Banks best practice and innova- and special guest judge, tion in public works proj- ABC Radio’s popular garden guru Graeme Byrne. ects across Queensland. Each of the category Mareeba Shire Council collected the award winners received a prize for innovation in water, valued at $100 and the secwaste water, sewerage and ond place received a prize drought management for valued at $60. Mayor Joe Paronella the upgrade of Mareeba’s Wastewater Treatment said: “I would like to acPlant with council’s Act- knowledge Cr Sam Banks, ing Director Infrastruc- Events Officer Jodie Cocco ture Services Glenda Kirk and special guest judge taking home the Woman Graeme Byrne for their time in Engineering award. and effort for this year’s Council completed a $16 garden awards. Council million upgrade to the Ma- would also like to thank reeba Wastewater Treat- Lakeside Garden Centre for ment Plant to cater for donating the prizes for New population growth over a Home Garden recipients 20-year horizon and deliv- and Old Kulara Nursery for er significant environmen- donating a voucher towards tal benefits. Through inno- a prize as well. The garden Tablelands Regional Council mayor Joe Paronella and councillor Bronwyn Voyce with Champion Garden vative planning, Council competition would not be winner Lynette Ferraro from Tolga. has upgraded the existing as successful if it wasn’t infrastructure to deliver a for the support of our local presented the award reYoung Gardener: WinGarden Club. Runner Up: RESULTS cost-effective wastewater nurseries.” ner: Jubilee Christian Ravenshoe Community cipients with their prizes). Special guest judge treatment solution at half College Centre Gardens Home Garden: Winner: the cost of a new treatment Graeme Byrne added: “It Winner: Karen Wilkinson, Kathy Jonsson, Ravenwas an absolute pleasure plant. Vegetable Garden: WinCommercial Facility Yungaburra. Runner Up: shoe. Runner Up: Kath Ms Kirk has been re- to experience these garner: OzCare, Malanda. Garden: Winner: Big4 Deborah & Robert BrentEdwards, Malanda sponsible for the delivery dens and everyone should Atherton Woodlands nall, Malanda of a number of large scale be extremely proud of their Tourist Park. Runner Special mention to New Home (under 2 and complex engineer- achievements. Every garden Up: Herberton Historical Natasha Brandenberger, years old): (sponsored by Rural Garden: Winner: ing projects including the was unique in its own way, Village Malanda Lakeside Garden Centre – Lynette Ferraro, Tolga. award-winning Mareeba and the stories behind these Runner Up: Shelley Sewerage Treatment Plant gardens are truly inspiring. I Michael Sexton, owner of Champion Garden: Community Garden: Upgrade and the Mareeba look forward to seeing them Lakeside Garden Centre Daley, Millaa Millaa Winner: Ravenshoe Lynette Ferraro again in the future”. Airport Upgrade.

Race is on for state election JOURNALIST Rebecca Wallis

THE battle lines have been drawn as local candidates prepare for the state election which will be happening in four weeks time on November 25. Queensland Premier Annasta-

cia Palaszczuk made the move to announce the date over the weekend, which doesn’t give the candidates long to amp up their campaigns. Potential candidates have un-

til Tuesday, November 7 to make a play for the local member positions. So far for the Seat of Hill (formerly Dalrymple) is current local member Shane Knuth for

the Katter Party, LNP’s Mario Quagliata and a new contender Stewart Worth, an independent candidate from Innisfail. For the Seat of Cook there are currently four potential candi-

dates, not including current member Billy Gordon (IND). These include Jen Sackley for One Nation, Cynthia Lui for Labor, Gordon Rasmussen for KAP and Penny Johnson, LNP.

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Have your say on healthcare Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is asking Mareeba residents to have their say on primary health care in their community at a series of information stalls this month. NQPHN has engaged a specialist health consultant, who will be seeking feedback from Mareeba residents, particularly on how to improve chronic disease and after-hours services. The Federal Government Department of Health has committed $2 million funding to improve primary health care in Mareeba. NQPHN Chief Execu-

tive Officer Robin Moore said the community’s input would be vital in ensuring the funding is targeted towards the community’s areas of need. “We believe it is important the community is listened to, and the feedback received from the community consultations will enable a co-design process to be undertaken with local primary healthcare providers to address the issues identified,” said Mr Moore. “We’re committed to working with the community and healthcare providers to identify primary healthcare issues, and devise so-

lutions which are specific to the Mareeba community.” The consultant will initially be available at various locations throughout Mareeba for seven days, including weekends, and a dedicated evening session for those who may not be able attend during the work day. Following on from the community consultations, information will be used by healthcare providers to develop models of care around chronic disease and after-hours services which aim to improve the overall health and wellbeing of the community.

Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch said access to quality health services was vital to the people of Mareeba. “I’m pleased to see the community’s concerns have been listened to, and will be taken into account as NQPHN works to give local residents access to quality health services. “The Coalition Government is providing funding and taking steps to improve the health of the Mareeba community. “I’m pleased NQPHN and the local community are now working together to determine what health

services will best meet the needs of local residents.” The dates and times of consultation are listed (right) with additional consultation days to be announced at a later date. NQPHN is currently funding Dial A Doctor for after-hours services in the Tablelands region, and also helped facilitate the new co-located GP service at Mareeba Hospital. For more information on the community consultations, contact NQPHN Community Lead Elisa Capaldi on elisa.capaldi@primaryhealth.com.au or 1300 774 6279.

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Tahnee Bridson is the latest in a long line of locals who have chosen to become doctors before coming back to work in their home town hospital. The 25 year old who went to Mareeba State High School will next week celebrate the end of student life after seven long years of studying the art of medicine. It will also mark

the end of her six month placement at Mareeba Hospital – a stint that she said has been one of the most rewarding. “You get more involved with patient care here, even as a student,” she said. “Even the 4th years here get a lot more involved in patient care. In the bigger hospitals there are so many more doctors there that if you’re not around it doesn’t make a difference but it does here. All of the

6th years here we all feel we’ve been treated so well by everyone and anything that you do is so appreciated.” After graduating from school, Tahnee said she was unsure of which path to take next. “I took a year off and worked at St Stephens doing stuff in the lab and took some time to think about it.” It turned out that research was where her heart

lay. “For me the thing I have enjoyed the most is doing research,” she said. “It’s great to help people when they’ve got these diseases but the thing I am quite keen to do is to look at how to prevent them. Look at vaccines, treatment, medicine to prevent things from happening to begin with, that’s what I enjoy.” Next year she has also elected to come back to work at Mareeba for part of

her Intern year. “It’s great to work here,” she said. “Everyone’s super nice. I think small hospitals in general you feel useful and you feel like you’re part of a team. You get acknowledged, everything you do is appreciated. It’s been fantastic.” For now Tahnee will be enjoying a well earned break before she begins her first real job as a doctor in January in Cairns.

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Old mattresses a headache for MSC Mayor Gilmore expressed his disappointment with commercial operators who have been taking advantage of the Mareeba Shire’s waste facilities. “It appears that we have been in receipt of many unwanted mattresses after contractors have chosen to truck old mattresses into our Shire to dispose of them at minimal cost,” Cr Gilmore

said. “I am disgusted this would happen and cause such an inconvenience and cost to our ratepayers.” Consequently council introduced a fee of $25 for commercial operators and non-residents of Mareeb Shire to dispose of a mattress. Furthermore, mattresses will only be accepted at the Mareeba Transfer Station.

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Councillor Anthony Ball agreed. “I think at the end of the day we need to listen to the people and as has been stated it’s not a small number that have been affected it is a large number of people that have been affected across different farming categories, it’s not just one area,” he said. “Let’s bear in mind our farmers have drought issues, there’s water issues, cattle prices are fluctuating up and down. Yes some farmers might be making money but there are plenty out there that are hurting and I think we need to right some wrongs and I think we need to help our farmers out and they are our biggest economic drive of this industry and without our farmers we’ve got nothing.” Not all councillors were in favour of offering a concession to the rate payers, however, with Councillor Kate Eden making it clear that she felt the deficit that would be left behind in the budget by offering a concession would be ‘irresponsible’.

“I did engage with ratepayers in my division on the question of rates concessions for category F and G and pretty much across the board my ratepayers said they didn’t want to subsidise farmers by paying more rates themselves, which is in effect what needs to happen if we’re to maintain our budget,” she said. “I think it’s financially irresponsible of council to make this decision on only one side of the story. I’m feeling uncomfortable with the concession option because I really don’t think that’s a fully informed and responsible decision. I would prefer to manage the situation by providing assistance to individuals affected by hardship rather than a blanket concession for the whole rating category of F and G while doing our best for the next budget.” Deputy Mayor Katrina Spies said the council was left sitting “between a rock and a hard place”. “The bottom line is that no one is going to be happy with what we come up with,” she said.

“I don’t think it’s fair that farmers have had to pay the huge amount they have had to pay. I know in my heart if I had that information in my head I would not have made the decisions that I made as well and I personally want to apologise to anyone that has lost a lot of sleep over this because I agree, just because farmers have got assets doesn’t mean the cash flows are there. “But the bottom line is we are where we are. We must make sure we are never in this situation again and we need to have a very COUNCILLOR BRONWYN VOYCE “I don’t accept that I had the information that had enough red flags in front of me saying there are some major major outliers and these are what the effects are going to be. I knew that valuations were going to be increasing particularly in my division, but that that is translated to someone getting a 90% rate rise, I was not aware of that.”

thorough review of why we are here and all of us take responsibility for the role we played.” The councillors each proposed varying solutions to the problem, voting on whether to offer a 10 per cent, 15 per cent or 20 per cent concession, or whether to not offer any concession at all. Ultimately the option to offer a 15 per cent concession won the vote, with the concession only applying where the annual concession is $50 or more. Interest will not be charged on overdue rates and charges for this financial year to COUNCILLOR KATRINA SPIES “Are we doing our best? Yes. Could we have done this better? – yes. You can easily say it’s got nothing to do with the valuations but that’s simply not true...And by Christ let us never sit around this table again with this discussion. It’s not acceptable. We all have to take the responsibility on board for that.”

ratepayers within cat F and G until after November 30 2017. Mayor Joe Paronella did not comment on the issue during the meeting but within a statement released later in the week said: “Some ratepayers in these rate categories first voiced their concerns in September about the impact of rate increases, and Council and staff have worked extremely hard since then to address their issues. Council’s resolution will provide affected ratepayers with relief going forward.” COUNCILLOR ANTHONY BALL “I know council has adopted the budget and we did what we did on the information we had available at the time and going forward I welcome the review. I don’t think these mistakes will happen again and a few more questions will be asked with a bit more information provided.”

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Water Reliability A serious risk exists this year for crops and even trees. Nearly half of our watershed is in the Mitchell River Catchment and the rest is in the Barron and Johnstone River. Two of these rivers are never short of water and it is simply a matter of holding a little bit more of that water back to get reliability and possibly to get some moderate agricultural expansion.

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Ratepayers say concession is ‘reasonable’ Members of the Rate Payers Action Group attended the meeting last Thursday and released this statement regarding the outcome: “In the TRC Revenue Statement 2017-2018, council failed to limit or average the increase of rates and this caused outrageous increases to parts of this community. “The details of the resolution only became available during the council

meeting and it would be premature for us to comment in detail at this early stage. “On face value, this 15% concession is a reasonable outcome to council’s failures, however we need to take our time to understand exactly how useful this concession really is and exactly how council will process the necessary correction to the rates notices including those that have already

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“I am struggling with this. While I do have sympathy for the affected rate payers as local government elected members we do have a whole region to consider and we do have to consider the impact on all different aspects across the board including our budget bottom line and whatever future things we do, because there are consequences.”

“Don’t think other people haven’t done it hard as well. Don’t tell me how hard we haven’t worked. We’re all responsible for the budget, we must have known there was going to be an increase. We were all concerened and we all didn’t see everyone’s individual hikes We are losing a lot out of the budget and something will be left out this year.”

been paid. That money needs to be paid back to the rate-payers immediately. “This concession is only a short term correction and council has to do a far better job in future budgets and revenue policies by using their available tools to spread the burden equitably and ethically. Council must live within OUR means as a region and set budgets that are realistic for the whole

rate base. This is an issue that affects every resident and ratepayer in TRC because the current direction of this council needs some strong community guidance to bring them back to reality and excelling at core business.” “Following the successful public meeting held on October 4 a follow up meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 1 at the Atherton International Club commencing

COUNCILLOR KATE EDEN “I was aware from the start that there were a small percentage of properties that would be significantly affected with increases in land values as well as rates. I thought that if it was me whose property went up significantly I would consider cashing in and selling because obviously the market is hot ... or consider the implications paying more rates.”

at 7:30pm. “This is an open public meeting and all residents and ratepayers are welcome. An update from the last meeting will be provided along with the details of the resolution. “We hope that the broader community will support the formation of a Rate Payer Action Group so that issues can be pursued in the public interest and for better outcomes going into the future.”

Conditions of the concession Officers recommended that as part of option 1 Council: 1. Notes the significant increases in some primary production and grazing valuations arising from, among other things, the revised methodology of valuing water licenses; 2. Further notes the hardship caused by the drought declaration and the reduction in water alloctions; 3. Provides a concession to the class of ratepayers in Cat F and G for the 2017/2018 financial year pursuant to sections 119, 120, 121 and 122 of the Local Government Regulation 2012; 4. Sets the concession at an

amount so as to ensure that any rate increase for individual ratepayers within that class is no greater than 20% more than the 2016/2017 rate with the concession only applying where the amount of the annual concession is $50 or more. 5. Not charge interest on any overdue rates and charges for this financial year to ratepayers within the stated class until after 30 November 2017. 6. Comprehensively reviews its rating mthodologies, practices and effects in the current budget and considers the review findings in the 2018/2019 budget process.

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The new Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant has been operational for almost three months and is exceeding expectations. Mayor Tom Gilmore said the new Treatment Plant is already providing significant environmental benefits for the receiving waters of Two-Mile Creek; a tributary of the Mitchell catchment. “The quality of treated effluent produced by the upgraded Mareeba Wastewater Treatment Plant has surpassed expectations

and improvements have already been noted in visual amenity of Two Mile Creek downstream from the release point,” he said. Last month Council called for tenders for the demolition of the redundant infrastructure of the old Treatment Plant. Council awarded the tender to Anton Demolitions Pty Ltd for the total value of $190,080. Mayor Tom Gilmore said a key component of the Australian Government’s Building Our Re-

gions Funding is for the demolition of the obsolete Mareeba Sewerage Treatment Plant. “The decommissioning of the redundant infrastructure, including removal of solids from tanks, was completed earlier this month and the demolition is the last phase of the overall project,” Cr Gilmore said. The final stage of the project will be to demolish the concrete structures, site buildings and rehabilitate the site.

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Mareeba Shire Council moved to Level 1 water restrictions on July 20 this year following an extended period of dry weather and dropping water levels at Tinaroo Dam. Mayor Tom Gilmore said Council was being proactive about preserving water consumption.

“Council moved in recognition of the fact we live in a robust agricultural economy; we are dependent upon water from Tinaroo,” he said. “At last Wednesday’s meeting Council adopted a Water Restriction Policy which will enable Council to impose restrictions from

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Locals say picturesque Kaban will be ruined by potential wind farm

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By Rebecca Wallis

Around 20 property owners in the Kaban area of Ravenshoe are nervously waiting to hear whether a proposed wind farm will go ahead that they say will ruin the region after recent talks with developers. Neoen, a French-owned renewable energy company, has held community consultation sessions in Ravenshoe over the past few weeks to try and answer the concerns of locals. But those living on neighbouring farms are trying desperately to block the development from going ahead, citing health concerns, noise disturbance, a negative impact on local wildlife and property devaluation as just some of their reasons. Kaban Green Power Hub is still in the design process and has yet to be given local council approval, but is proposed to include 29 wind turbines with a tip height of 240m – far higher than their Windy Hill counterparts which are only 44m high. “I moved here for the wildlife and not to have noise, not to have flickers,

not during production or development of the windmills to have dust because they’re all dirt roads, the list could go on,” said Helen Kirk who has lived in the area since 2004. “Everyone’s got young babies, even though there’s no proper information to say it doesn’t cause any health problems, what if there’s 1 per cent chance it will possibly hurt your babies, why would you do it?” Ms Kirk has contacted the Shadow Minister for Energy to get assistance on the matter. Her home sits on the State Forest boundary, just 1.8m from the proposed site. They legally have to be 1.5m from property. Neighbour Wendell Majer has lived on her 480 acre cattle and small crop property for 30 years. Her partner’s family have farmed in the region for generations. Her concerns echo those of her neighbour’s. “Nobody knows what is going on,” she said. “We’re getting all this inconsistent information from them and it’s sort of like a mickey mouse show. “There’s been no trans-

parency with this, there has been no significant environmental study done. They said their ecologists have visited twice and that they’ve done a desk top analysis which means they’re googling to find out what sort of animals have been registered here as endangered. I said do you believe that from two visits someone can make an accurate assessment of our environment? It’s really dodgy.” Ms Majer said the Kaban area is a wildlife hub with Sarus Cranes, Brolgas, Australian Bustard’s and giant wedge-tailed eagles all in the vicinity. “Their direct flight path to nesting is right across there (the proposed windmill site).” said Ms Wendell. “These are big birds. In New South Wales and in Victoria those particular birds are dwindling in numbers and they have got a of 5m radius in place around wind turbines and their flocking, nesting and feeding sites. Do we wait until our numbers dwindle too? “They might be migratory but this is their breed-

ing area. You can’t just base it on two visits, it needs to be done over years.” Ms Majer said she is also concerned about their underground water supply becoming contaminated after the inevitable blasting of the site during installation of the windmills. But the group’s biggest concern is about the health implications of living so close to the windmills. “They’re clinging to the national health and medical research that says there’s no direct evidence that it causes health problems,” said Ms Majer. “There’s no published evidence to say it doesn’t cause health problems either.” A Neoen spokesperson told The Express previously that the company want to engage as much as possible with the local community. “Neoen has begun meeting face-to face with project neighbours and invites any local residents interested in participating in these sessions to contact the project team at contact@kabangreenpowerhub.com.au,” said Tasha Nabila from the company.

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TRC is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding to employ seven trainees under the First Start program, part of the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative. First Start provides wage subsidies to organisations to employ additional trainees. The program offers opportunities to young people and disadvantaged job seekers to gain nationally recognised qualifications and 12 months’ employment by undertaking a traineeship.

Widening and bitumen sealing along approximately 2km of the Palmerston Highway (also known as the Old Palmerston Highway) extending from the Maalan Road (west) intersection towards Ravenhoe will be carried out during November.

We wish to remind the Tablelands community that any unauthorised, out-of-hours entry to Council’s Transfer Stations is strictly prohibited. Any members of the public entering the Transfer Stations in Atherton, Herberton, Innot Hot Springs, Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Mt Garnet, Ravenshoe and Yungaburra without authority are trespassing on Council property. Out-of-hours entry is also potentially dangerous and could result in serious injury. Offenders risk prosecution. Opening times for all Council Transfer Stations are available on our website at trc.qld.gov.au.

In addition to the seven positions funded under First Start, TRC will itself fund one additional position, bringing the total to eight. Opportunities will be available in the areas of Tourism, Information Technology, Community Services, Horticulture, Plumbing and Conservation and Land Management which are all significant industries across the Tablelands region. These positions will be advertised in November in local newspapers, on social media and on the TRC website at trc.qld.gov.au.

Get Ready Ensure your property is ready for cyclone season, severe storms, floods and bushfires by clearing debris from your yard, creating a family emergency plan and having an emergency kit ready in case of a disaster. A Get Ready seminar will be held at Herberton Town Hall on Wednesday 22 November from 5.30pm to 7.30pm and everyone is welcome. For catering purposes, please RSVP by calling 1300 362 242, or send us an email to disastermanagement@trc.qld.gov.au.

Excavation and replacement of the footpath on Ash Street in Yungaburra will take place in November. Re-sheeting of the existing gravel surface on Gunnawarra Road and Tully Falls Road will continue during November. Asphalt will be overlaid on the existing bitumen surface on sections of Beantree Road, Tolga in November. Road grading (weather permitting) is scheduled during November on Waugh, Fuller, Sewell, Davies and Elms Roads in the Lake Eacham area; Kenny, Nash, Purcell, Jubb and Petersen Roads in Minbun - Tarzali; and Opal and Agate Streets, Harrison, Dunmall and Wurruma Swamp Roads in Mt GarnetInnot Hot Springs.

Events Remembrance Day: 10.45 am, 11 November Atherton: Cenotaph, cnr Cook & Main Sts Malanda: Eacham Park Gates, Catherine St

Parks and Gardens will be carrying out a number of Works for Queensland projects during November including: installation of a fence around Tinaburra Playground; installation of bollards at Market Park in Yungaburra (to restrict vehicle movements on market days); upgrade of garden beds at Anzac Park in Atherton and on Main Street Tolga; and tree removal in the Atherton ShowMalandagrounds.

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Slashing, pothole repairs, gardening and tree pruning will be undertaken in various locations across the region in November.

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AREEBA’S most anticipated awards night, the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards, will be held this Saturday night. The ‘Go for Gold’ gala event is all about showcasing and celebrating local businesses and entrepreneurs who have made outstanding contributions to the continued growth of our economy. With seven categories in 2017, all sectors in the region are covered, but it’s not just business that the awards recognise – the night also promotes the tireless volunteers and community groups that help to make this area one of the most liveable in the region. More than 50 businesses and individuals have accepted nominations across the categories in 2017 which include – Business/ New Owner, Rural/Agriculture Award, Communitarian of the Year, Community Group of the Year, Excel-

lence in Tourism, Trade and Retail, plus the new and exciting People’s Choice Awards for Business and Customer Service, which was determined by the public via online voting. Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Manager, Janet Greenwood said, the bien-

wood. “The Mareeba Chamber of Commerce continues to nurture the legacy of the awards whilst introducing new elements designed to celebrate diversity and the importance of vocational work in our community. The awards are always

“It’s a celebration of excellence and camaraderie between local businesses” nial Business Excellence Awards are the region’s most celebrated and highly anticipated business event that honours local business achievement and showcase greater Mareeba’s finest emerging and established businesses. “This year the awards have been refreshed to include new categories, events and support for participants,” said Mrs Green-

one of the finest occasions in the district and deliver on a number of levels with those in attendance always dressed to impress, with smiles and stories ready share all round by committed members of our local businesses. Mareeba Chamber of Commerce President Joe Moro said that the business awards are a great way to highlight the great service

and innovation that Mareeba businesses are providing to not only locals, but visitors to our district. “It’s a celebration of excellence and camaraderie between local businesses,” he said. “We have amazing and committed businesses that deserve to be highlighted for their work within their particular industry. Mr Moro also said both the communitarian and community group awards recognise the effort business owners put in outside work hours to contribute to the community. “A lot of our business people aren’t your classic nine to five workers. The amount of community service work they do is something that is always important to acknowledge,” he said. The Business Excellence Awards will be held at the Mareeba RSL with the winners published in next Wednesday’s Express.

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The LAND Foodies celebrate national Ag Day

November 21 marks the inaugural National Ag Day in Australia and North Queensland will be cdlebrating with a Farmer Meets Foodie Forum on November 21. The event will be held at the Mareeba International Club from 10am followed by a Food Truck Feast from 5.30pm at the Ringers Rest. National Ag Day was an initiative first proposed by Gina Rinehard which has been supported by the National Farmers’ Federation, Barnaby Joyce and Malcolm Turnbull. Farmer Meets Foodie (FMF) will be hosting these events to highlight and celebrate the excitement around local produce and the stories behind how its grown and prepared for the plate. FMF is expecting more than 300 attendees from across the region including graziers, growers, farmers, chefs, restaurant and cafe managers. Anna Daniels will MC the forum. She has presented on ABC1 and on Network Ten’s The Project. Key Note speaker is Paul West, farmer and chef from River Cottage Australia. Paul will set the scene for the day with a discussion on how Australians are embracing the stories behind the produce.

Tilapia confirmed found in Walsh River The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) is meeting with stakeholders this week following the confirmation of the pest fish tilapia in the Walsh River. A team from Biosecurity Queensland, Fisheries Queensland, and an independent freshwater fish ecologist, recently surveyed a site approximately 30 kilometres from Chillagoe and 130 kilometres east of Mareeba after a member of the public reported the sighting through DAF’s

online pest fish reporting page. Fish sampled during the expedition have been confirmed as spotted tilapia (Tilapia mariae). While not believed to be as destructive as Mozambique tilapia, spotted tilapia are considered a noxious and extremely invasive fish species and are classified as restricted matter under the Biosecurity Act 2014. Biosecurity Queensland’s Invasive Plants and Animals general manager

Dr John Robertson said initial work would involve gaining an understanding of the extent of the incursion. “This work needs to be done sooner rather than later because the Walsh River will begin flowing again with the onset of the wet season,” Dr Robertson said. Biosecurity Queensland will be working closely with key stakeholders from James Cook and Griffith Universities, regional Natural Resource Manage-

SUGAR REPORTS MOSSMAN MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS WEEK 20 Wet weather delayed crushing for the week; the mill site recorded 243.5mm from Monday 16 October to Monday 23 October. Crews utilised the time to repair and carry out general maintenance. The factory processed 23,114 tonnes of cane at an average crushing rate of 311 tonnes/hour. Downtime for the week was for repairs to No. 5 Mill chute choke, No. 3 Pan faulty steam valve, buffer (juice) tank split, and factory water supply issues caused from severe down pour. The mill has continued with Brand One sugar production for the week. • Total for week: 23,114 tonnes • CCS for week: 13.96 • Total cane crushed to date: 779,632 tonnes • CCS average to date: 13.24 • 2017 crop estimate: 882,000 tonnes

TABLELAND MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS WEEK 21 To date the mill has crushed 561,410 tonnes with a season to date CCS of 14.10. • Total for week: 9,938 tonnes • CCS for week: 14.44 • Total cane crushed to date: 561,410 tonnes • CCS average to date: 14.10 • 2017 crop estimate: 730,000 tonnes

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ment groups, local councils and traditional landowners, as well as key fishing industry representatives. Tilapia has previously been found in the Eureka Creek which forms part of the Mitchell River catchment. It was eradicated from this area in 2008. The latest sighting is about 100 kilometres west (downstream) of this location. The public can help to limit the spread of tilapia and other pest fish in Queensland by:

• knowing what the species look like: https:// w w w. d a f . q l d . g o v. au/__data/assets/pdf_ file/0009/1238076/IPATilapia-Fact-Sheet.pdf • reporting new sightings by taking a photo and submitting it online at: https://www.daf.qld.gov. au/fisheries/pest-fish/report-a-pest-fish-sighting • not moving them or using them for bait or food. Tilapia have successfully invaded and dominated many freshwater habitats

due to their highly efficient reproductive strategy and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. Tilapia can impact on native fish and plant species when competing for habitat and food, behaving aggressively and disturbing plant beds when building nests. They also cause loss of popular fishing locations by outcompeting and destroying native fish habitats. For more info visit www.biosecurity.qld.gov. au or phone 13 25 23.

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Becci wins national music award

2017 “Breakthrough Artist of the year”, Becci Nethery (pictured) was last week announced the winner of the “National Album Of The Year’ at the Tasmanian Independent Country Music awards for her 2016 release ‘Beautiful Life’. The gala awards night, held in Launceston, featured more than 20 artists from all over Australia and New Zealand. The industry awards are voted on by the Australian public on

the TICMA website over several months. Becci took out the award from a strong field of eight finalists that included Jase Lansky, Shaza Leigh, Destiny, Don Allen, Emma Jene, Phoebe Jay and The Long and Short Of It. Becci’s Mum, Kerry Nethery, was also presented with the National Artist/Manager Of The Year award. Becci’s current single “Can’t Just Kiss You”

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes

Aries

Wednesday 1st

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March 21 to Apr 20

Don’t ignore any emotional issues that could be causing problems. Work diligently and you will get ahead this week. Be sure that you have all the facts before you take action.

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

Thursday 2nd

Friday 3rd

Saturday 4th

Sunday 5th

Monday 6th

Tuesday 7th

Tide Times 0127 0.52 0742 2.63 1335 0.73 1946 2.78

Tide Times 0159 0.38 0820 2.79 1415 0.70 2018 2.75

Tide Times 0235 0.30 0900 2.90 1458 0.75 2053 2.64

Tide Times 0312 0.29 0944 2.92 1542 0.87 2130 2.45

Tide Times 0353 0.38 1033 2.87 1632 1.05 2213 2.21

Tide Times 0437 0.55 1132 2.76 1735 1.26 2312 1.93

Max 28o Min 19o

Max 31o Min 20o Tide Times 0057 0.69 0706 2.44 1258 0.82 1913 2.75

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

Max 29o Min 17o

Max 30o Min 18o

sudokU 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 30o Min 22o

Simple Milo Balls

Ingredients

Method 1. Crush the biscuits in a food processor until they resemble fine crumbs. Place into a large bowl. 2. Add the condensed milk, coconut and Milo powder and mix to combine. 3. Roll into heaped teaspoon-sized balls and coat in the extra coconut. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days (or freeze).

Don’t expect new acquaintances to be completely honest about themselves. You need time to rejuvenate. Invite friends or relatives into your home. This is not the best day to visit relatives who get on your nerves.

Friends and relatives may be hard to take this week. Your domestic scene could continue to be in an uproar this week. Arguments may flare up in your home. Don’t let the cat out of the bag.

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WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

Get some sound advice and help setting up a workable budget. Partners may try to argue with you; however, you must stand your ground. You must lay down ground rules so that you can complete a job.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Be sure you get accurate information. Your tendency to dramatize may be a little much for your partner to take constantly. Social events will be favorable.

WORD

Take time to deal with the concerns of children. You will earn recognition for the work you are doing. Too much too fast will be the attitude surrounding your home environment.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Throw yourself into your work. Make career changes that may increase your income. Pamper yourself for a change. You can receive recognition for the work you’ve done.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Travel could include delays and other minor problems. You may interest some of them in a service you have to offer. You may have difficulties at an emotional level with mates.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

ACROSS Angel

Flying

Krill

Tide

Barracuda

Fur

Lobster

Tiger

Blow

Giant

Oyster

Whale

Coral

Grouper

Right

Worms

Crab

Gull

Sail

Yellow

Dolphin

Harp

Salmon

Eel

Herring

Scales

Fish

Kelp

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Puzzle solutions

You may want to take a trip; however, before you do, make sure that your car is serviced properly. Driving too fast or double parking will result in difficulties with officials. You can make some favorable changes to your looks.

Be confident in your endeavors and others will believe in your efforts. Take a close look at documents be fore signing on the dotted line. Instant romance could be yours if you go out with friends.

Pisces

Max 27o Min 22o

250g packet plain biscuits (like Arnotts milk arrowroot) 395g tin of sweetened condensed milk 1 cup (100g) desiccated coconut 1/3 cup (45g) Milo powder extra coconut, to coat

Don’t count on others to cover up for your shortcomings. Don’t expect others to live up to their promises and you won’t be disappointed or find yourself stuck with delays.

Leo

Max 30o Min 18o

7. A restaurant or cafe. 8. Ingratiating and wheedling in a way that is regarded as insincere or excessive. 9. Grant to someone the use of something on the understanding that it will be returned. 10. A small book or magazine containing pictures and information about a product or service. 11. A person with an attractive and engaging personality. 13. A small hill or mound. 15. A coniferous tree with bunches of deciduous bright green needles, found in cool regions of the northern hemisphere. 16. Play a ball or card wrongly, badly, or in contravention of the rules. 18. A device controlling the flow of fuel or power to an engine. 19. Metal drawn out into the form of a thin flexible thread or rod. 21. Make a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due

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DOWN 1. A 1995 comedy-drama film, co-written and directed by Chris Noonan, starring a talking pig. 2. A book or table listing standard numerical calculations or other kinds of information presented formulaically. 3. A child’s word for sleep. 4. A man’s broad silk necktie. 5. Detergent in the form of a powder for washing clothes, bed linen, etc. 6. A device consisting of a circular canopy of cloth on a folding metal frame supported by a central rod. 12. The practice among some peoples of collecting the heads of dead enemies as trophies. 14. Impressive delicacy and skill. 17. Complete; absolute. 20. A piece of old cloth

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less steel Bosch appliances including dishwasher • Split system airconditioning in the living area and master bedroom • Laundry with built-in bench plus direct access to the clothesline • Hallway built-in storage cupboard • Security screens and tinted windows throughout • Solar hot water system • In-built storage cupboard in carport • Exposed aggregate driveway plus cement pathways all round • Fully colourbond fenced and landscaped 880m2 allotment with side access and automatic pop up irrigation • Very well located in “Amaroo Park” Estate on the Cairns side of Mareeba, only five minutes to town centre and walking distance to Amaroo Medical Centre and future shops This stunning home is a superior example of vision meeting execution – inspection is highly recommdnded.

Open for inspection Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

10 Yarrabee Cl, MAREEBA $445,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Welcome to 18 Petersen Street Set behind a white picket fence, this charming weatherboard Queenslander on a quarter of an acre only a short stroll from town and the Barron River is ready for you to call home. Completely restored in recent years it provides the perfect combination of modern day living with the original Queenslander character and charm. • Three bedrooms (two rooms with builtin wardrobes and airconditioning in the main bedroom)

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• Open plan living area plus large U shape modernized kitchen and a servery to the deck • Full length rear entertainment deck • Original polished timber floorboards throughout • Updated bathroom with bath tub and separate toilet • Massive double drive throughout carport adjoining the house • Fully fenced 1012m2 low maintence allotment • Large lockable colorbond shed with

power and water + leanto/carport to accommodate boat/camper trailer • Lockable dog kennels Perfect for a young family, retirees or investors with excellent tenants already in place at $330 per week rent. The property has Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

been realistically priced to meet the market and won't last long. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive agent Sophie Bozzo at Joe Torrisi Real Estate on 0428 128 154.

MAREEBA $279,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Sophie Bozzo Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0428 128 154

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PROPERTY Your farming future begins here

LOCATED in a good location with many growing advantages is this 42.9 ha (106 acres) property. With flat good fertile soil and warm climate most of the year round and suitable for a wide range of crops, orchard plantings or grazing, 83ml water allocation,120hp diesel and 40 hp electric pumps on dam with 150mm underground mainline, approximately 16.19 ha (40 acres) solid set irrigation. There is also a 27 x 10m2 shed, including lockup storage space, Address: Price: Agent:

machinery shed, other storage sheds, five bedroom rendered concrete block house, two bedroom timber fibro house, 105hp ford tractor with forklift, 88 hp fiat tractor part of a machinery inventory, property is all fenced and divided into two basic paddocks with walsh river frontage. For more information contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, Mark on 0428 121 520 or Lyn on 0427 153 868.

MUTCHILBA $1,130,000 NEG Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

Contact:

Wide open spaces On the property market for the first time in over

30 years, the original owner has now made

Mareeba Property Management

Your local rental specialists PARTLY FURNISHED QUEENSLANDER 6 bedroom Queenslander, partly furnished, two bathrooms, airconditioned to two bedrooms, carpet & timber floors t/out, double carport, fully fenced, centre of town and outside pets on application. $450 PER WEEK

For more information or to arrange an inspection Contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111 View Rentals at: www.rentmpm.com.au

THINKING OF SELLING??

WANTED

30 plus acres of land, gentle slope, clay soil, access to 10ML plus of water, Atherton, Mareeba, Julatten areas.

CASH BUYERS!

Phone: 0418 714 702 or 0447 448 558

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the decision to downsize. Here is an excellent opportunity to acquire 5.09 acres of flat, improved land on the outskirts of Mareeba. With its space and quiet cul-de-sac location and established trees and gardens, lifestyle living with a rural aspect is assured. Improvements include a solid three bedroom block home, a 7m x 10m 3-bay Colorbond shed with 3m lean-to, a 6m x 6m steel shed with 2.5m lean-to and a double garden shed measuring 6m x 6m. The property also benefits from 7ML of water from the channel and is fenced on one side. This low maintenance three bedroom plus one bathroom solid block home provides all the comforts of home. Its simple design makes for easy care living

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• Stylish & Renovated • Master Bedroom With Ensuite • Open Plan Kitchen & Dining • Outdoor Entertaining Area • 627m2 Allotment With Side Access

and adjoins a breezeway area which includes the laundry. Rarely does an opportunity present itself to acquire acreage lifestyle property not too far from town. See for yourself what this propAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

erty has to offer. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Exclusive Agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office on 0408 456 344.

MAREEBA $515,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

• MODERN KITCHEN & DINING ROOM • SEPARATE LOUNGE • SLEEPOUT • SEWING ROOM • 1 BATHROOM & TOILET • STORAGE SPACE • 3 BAY SHED • CARPORT • 1012M2 ALLOTMENT • NEAR CBD & SCHOOL

$205,000 NEG

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easily fits a Queen-size bed with bed side tables and the bathroom has a shower and vanity and there is a separate toilet. Outdoors features plenty of wide open space. With a water allocation servicing the land, this property would be perfect for the hobby farmer or market gardener. Two large sheds also provide plenty of additional storage space. An extra large single carport provides vehicle parking space

3 BEDROOM HOME

5 Purcell Street, Mareeba

LOCATION AND 2 BATHROOMS!

and easy home maintenance. A large tiled front patio on the shady side of the house provides space to enjoy the surrounding rural ambiance. The kitchen is practical and user friendly and leads to the dining room and living area. Each of the three bedrooms

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OPEN SAT 10.30AM-11.30AM

EXCLUSIVE

15 MIRRABOOK AVENUE

INVEST FOR THE FUTURE

• 4 bed, 2 bath, built-ins, main with ensuite & WIR • Separate living/dining area, fully tiled, s/screens • Air-con in main bed & living room, tiled patio • Fully fenced 935m2 block, garden shed, side access

• Solid concrete block home, 814m2 lot • 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2nd toilet • Air-con, security screens, vinyl & tile ﬂooring • 6m x 4m shed, great investment opportunity

$370,000 NEG

$259,000 NEG

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Wonderful Walkamin

Positioned perfectly on a corner allotment, this charming low set three bedroom Queenslander with traditional casement windows, timber floorboards and high ceilings has the added bonus of a large outdoor back patio. Great features for living in our tropical climate. Walking distance to a local school and convenience shop, this property with its two street frontage, allows good vehicle access to the impressive large colorbond shed and with still room enough to park a large caravan or boat. What we love about this property – Huge colorbond shed approx.14.5m x 6m (power, water and insulation, separate timber workshop/garage plus open carport, 1.8kW Solar System (8 panels) and all on a 802m2 corner allotment.

Park vista – walk to town Positioned for handy living in a quiet part of town this home has double the space for family living. Features include... • Three big bedrooms • Separate toilet and bathroom • Open Plan living • Large kitchen area • Fully fenced • Legal Height under the house • Under house is fully lockable • Side access to rear of block • New solar hot water system Make a move to the vista position and enjoy tion or to arrange a inspection living so close to town. private on the home, conFor further informa- tact marketing agent

The home features – three bedrooms (two with air-con), a combined lounge/dining, bathroom with corner spa bath, large outdoor patio, high ceilings, timber floorboards and casement windows and concrete stumps. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Priced at $270,000 negotiable – the owner of this property is serious about selling. Please contact exclusive agent John Goncalves ar Ray White Mareeba on 0407 690 961 for inspections.

MAREEBA $270,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves Ray White Mareeba 0407 690 961

OPEN HOME

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM - 11.00AM 2 Jacana Close, Sunbird Park • QUALITY BUILT, NEAR NEW 4 BEDROOM HOME • MULTIPLE LIVING AREAS + 8m x 5m COLORBOND SHED • 1001m2 BLOCK + SIDE ACCESS & NO REAR NEIGHBOURS

PRICE: $469,000 NEG 0417 700 468 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

Sale MUTCHILBA CASH STORE / POST OFFICE

Aurelia Rogato on 0418 183 555. w w w. 4 8 8 0 . c o m . au/1P2210

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MAREEBA $259,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 555

A great opportunity to acquire a long established profitable business and freehold residence in Mutchilba. Freehold/Business consists of: • Licensed Post Office • Cafe: Offering tasty easy to prepare menu for takeaway or dine in with complete kitchen • Shop: Offering corner store convenience • Fuel: Offering both diesel and unleaded fuel • Spacious, comfortable 3 bedroom + office on 607m2 Price Exclusive Agent $465,000 Neg Norma Moloney 0417 541 126 raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba

Three bedroom villa

THREE bedroom modern villa. Fully air-conditioned, tiled throughout, vertical blinds throughout, security screens, modern decor, patio, quiet living, short walk to town, no pets

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

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MAREEBA FOR RENT $320 P/W Mareeba Property Management 4092 2111

• STUNNING NEW 4 BEDROOM DISPLAY HOME • 10 YARRABEE CLOSE, AMAROO PARK ESTATE • OPEN SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 10AM TO 2PM • MEET THE BUILDER ON SITE! PRICE: $445,000 JOE: 0417 700 468 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU The Express, Wednesday, November 1, 2017 PAGE 17

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

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Church Notices

Cleaning

For Sale

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

SUPERCLEAN

Tahitian lime trees $15 plus GST. Ph 0407 964 970.

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

Water Delivery

In Memoriam In memory of

Rosa Vitale

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

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

22nd December, 2008 Our lives go on without you both, but nothing is the same. We have to hide our heartache, when someone speaks your names. Sad are the hearts that love you both, silent are the tears that fall. Living without you both, is the hardest part of all. You both did so many things for us, your hearts were so kind and true. And when we needed someone, we could always count on both of you. The special years will not return, when we were all together. But with the love in our hearts, you walk with us forever. SADLY MISSED From your loving daughters, Tina & Rita, son-in-laws Joe & Amando and their families.

In Loving Memory

Gaetana Torchio ~~ 31st October 2009 ~~ Our Mum, Mother-in law, Nonna and Bis Nonna. In God’s care she rests above, But in our hearts she dwells with love. Forever Loved. Alba, Phillip, Anna, Kevin, Louise, Pete, Sophie, Lina, Peter, Vanessa and Giuseppe. Ta Ta Ma Ti Amo

John Colin HAY Late of Mt Carbine. Passed away on the 20th day of October 2017 at the Mareeba Hospital. Aged 77 years. Survived by Valerie. Loved son of John Jnr. (Dec.) Much beloved grandfather and friend to many. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a funeral service for John to be held at the Graveside, Mt Molloy Cemetery on Friday the 3rd day of November 2017, commencing at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mareeba Animal Refuge would be appreciated. A donation box will be available at the service.

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

Domestic Water Deliveries

PGG Wrightson Seeds Pty Ltd is a national supplier of seed to Australian farmers, with a complete range of proprietary and common varieties of temperate, tropical and sub-tropical seeds to suit a wide range of pasture and cropping operations.

0429 941 218

We are now in a position to expand our production footprint within the Tropical business and have an exciting opportunity for a Production Agronomist to join our Mareeba based team.

Jeweller

Your primary focus will be to contract and procure a range of tropical and sub-tropical seeds whilst providing sound agronomic advice to growers. Other responsibilities you will have in this role is to negotiate contracts with our seed growers, negotiate prices on all varieties purchased, conducting crop inspections, work with seed cleaners, seed testing agencies and other parts of the supply chain for procurement.

do you have something to sell? Classified advertising works and there is a classification for everything!. Phone us, today on 4092 3464 or call into the office at 186 Byrnes Street, Mareeba. Advertisements can also be emailed to admin@ thexpressnewspaper.com.au

Public Notice NORTHERN GULF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Northern Gulf Resource Management Group is holding their Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Georgetown Shire Council on Monday 13th November commencing at 1pm. All members and interested parties are invited to attend. Please Phone 07 4062 1330 or Email: corporate@northerngulf.com.au for any enquires

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

Garage Sale Saturday 4th November, 7 Haines Close, Mareeba. 8am. 4092 2072.

Skills and experience: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build long lasting relationships • Proven experience working within the agriculture sector preferably with crop production and or procurement • Sound commercial acumen. • Solid working knowledge of the Microsoft suite This is a pivotal role within the Production team and there will be a considerable amount of travel involved to manage our production needs within this space.

Apply today: applications@pggwrightsonseeds.co.nz IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW GETTING MARRIED? Place an advert in The Express and wish them all the best!

• Email your cover letter and CV by 5pm Thursday, 2 November 2017 • A full position description is available for this role upon request

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What’s Coming Up? NOVEMBER

NOTICE OF AGM

The Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday 25 November, at the Club House commencing at 9am. Members and visitors all welcome! DANCE at PCYC Mareeba on 18 Nov, 7p to 11pm. Hotshots Bigband playing and bar operating. Entry $15pp. Advertising works. Call us on 4092 3464.

Walkers Wanted

For letter box deliveries Phone Millie 0429 933 884

AGM NOTICE

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Production Agronomist Tropicals

Water truck hire

MAREEBA GOLF CLUB INC.

Funeral Notice

Position Vacant

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

27th October, 1987

Frank Vitale

fax us: 4092 6346

The Mareeba District Rodeo Association Inc. Annual General Meeting will be held on:

Monday 27 November, 2017 At Kerribee Park - Starting at 7pm Enquires please contact Lee-Anne Phone: (07) 4092 1583 Email: info@mareebarodeo.com.au

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Christmas Car Boot Sale/ Mar kets at Mareeba Speeway. 6am- 1pm. Contact Lorraine on 0417 644 920 to book a site.

18th

C.W.A Mt Molloy Xmas Cent Sale. RSL Hall, Mt Molloy. Doors open 12 noon for a 1pm start, $5 entry. All Welcome.

WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS  Q.C.W.A Mareeba hosts Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba.  Uniting Church Markets every Friday morning. Hall beside Target. Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. 4th Wednesday of the month 9am. 15 Wilson St, Mareeba. Mareeba Lioness Club Monthly Seniors Bingo and free morning tea is held 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Mareeba CWA Hall starting at 9am.  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 St, Mareeba. Email The Express today! admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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Cricket legends bowl over the region

Batsman Brenden Nasser again strong for Atherton.

Cricket legends Jeff Thomson and Doug Walters in Dimbulah last Tuesday with Lions Club President Eddie Toffanello. Below with Margie Bestmann at the Dr Mark Bestmann Memorial Shield match.

Cricket was all the rage last week in a bid to remove the stigma and raise awareness and support of mental health. In Dimbulah more than 200 locals turned out for a night of laughs, memories and memorabilia at the Junction Hotel with cricket legends Jeff Thomson and Doug Walters. In Mareeba, the annual Doctor Mark Bestmann week was held at Mareeba State High School with activities everyday. The aim of the week is to raise aware-

ness of mental health disorders like depression and anxiety amongst teenagers and adults in the school community with a key message of ‘Together We Are Stronger’. As part of the week the inaugural Dr Mark Bestmann Memorial Shield cricket match was held between students from the two local high schools with the legends coming along to show their support. Other activities included a talk by Margie Bestmann, fun and fit-

A grade victory for Atherton ness sessions for students and teachers, a positive mental heath

awareness hub and the popular wheelbarrow race, just to name a few.

Dan Parnell batted the entire innings to steer Atherton to victory in a close match against United at Griffiths Park on Saturday. United elected to bat first and posted 159 off their 40 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. Atherton’s opening bowlers worked hard without luck until a bowling change before drinks saw

Dan Parnell get a breakthrough wicket. Michael Salerno claimed four wickets and Tom Boorman one in the final 8 overs. Atherton didn’t get off to a great start losing the valuable wickets of Gerard Fox and Paul Nasser to be 2-19 early. Dan Parnell put in a marathon effort in the mid-

dle, batting patiently for his unbeaten 70 off 95 balls. Brendan Nasser 28 and Michael Salerno 22 not out, supported Dan well with Salerno hitting the winning runs in the 39th over. 2nd Grade went down to the talented Mulgrave Punjabi’s at Loder Park, despite a couple of good scores from the boys.

Great effort by Mareeba youngsters

Mareeba High and St Stephens students at the inaugural Dr Mark Bestmann Memorial Shield cricket match held last week with Mareeba High victorious on 4/203.

Mareeba’s Under 12’s travelled to Atherton to take on Atherton (1) at Morrow Park on Saturday. Mareeba lost the toss and got sent in to field with the boys bowling and fielded pretty well to reach 6/209 at the end of play, Alex Nasser batted

nicely with a whopping 89 runs which gave Atherton a good total. Best bowlers for Mareeba were Damon Leeds with 2 for 20 and Bryce Fincham with 1 for 10. Mareeba went in to bat slowly ticking the score over but couldn’t reach the

total in the end scoring 6 for 158. The youngsters put in a great effort with best batters for Mareeba going tp Jack Kruse with 42 not out, Ben Myles with 18 not out and Kai Harrimen with a nice 19 and also hitting his first six.

Basketball grand final set to be a ‘cracker’ A cracking senior men’s grand final encounter between two excellent basketball teams in Stingrays and Red Devils, should provide great entertainment for the supporters of both sides and for spectators in general. Commencing at 7.45pm this Thursday night, the clash between Stingrays and Red Devils for the summer season championship title promises to be interesting and exciting throughout the grand final. Certainly the line ups of both teams appears to be very similar. They both have experienced players combined with outstanding young guns. No doubt both

Stingrays and Red Devils have the players in their respective sides capable of clinching the championship decider is likely to eventuate. An absorbing senior ladies final will tip off at 6.30pm on Thursday night. Although a closely contested grand final is expected The Dust ladies side will start slight favourites over Shockers. However, considering that Shockers lost to The Dust team by just a single point in their last meeting, then Shockers can certainly challenge The Dust side for the summer season title. A tremendous tussle is expected when Hawkes

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Prey and Andy’s Angels play for the senior high school club title. Starting at 5pm, these evenly balanced young teams have many highly talented juniors who should display a fine exhibition of basketball. Warriors take on Caviliers in the junior high school grand final with the opening title decided to start at 4pm. These youngsters will produce many exciting moments during their final and no surprise to see the result in doubt until the concluding stages. Excellent basketball was displayed during the semi-finals last week.

The first men’s semifinal was Stingrays leasing Barras by 21 to 15 at half time. They maintained their advantage for the remainder of the grand final qualifier to gain victory by 48 to 39. Although Stingrays never appeared in danger of defeat, the Barras produced a good effort and never allowed the Stingrays to establish a match winning lead at any stage of the semi-final. Showing out best for Stingrays were Declan Ebner, Jake Priestly and David Hawke. While best for Barras were Daniel Ruggeri and Lachlan Anthony. The other senior men’s

semi-final between Red Devils and Blue Angels was a good closely contested encounter. Blue Angels commenced well to be leading by 14 to 11 at quarter time. A good second quarter display by Red Devils gave them a narrow 28 to 26 half time lead. Red Devils further consolidated their position during the third quarter to establish a handy 10 point advantage when the last quarter commenced. Red Devils overcoming a late challenge by Blue Angels to earn a grand final position with their 56 to 50 win over Blue Angels. Young juniors Luke Fresta and Kobe Ah Wang

were simply outstanding for Red Devils as was a strong performance by Clinton Cameron. Blue Angels usual accurate shooting deserted them at vital times, which cost them any change of success. Their best players where Tyson Tatti, Jerome Gully and Jeremy Mackay. The Ladies semi-finals resulted in an impressive 36 to 15 win by The Dust combination over Miakats, with Amber Lin playing well with her 12 points for The Dust side. Shockers were comfortable 34 to 20 winners in their defeat of Gigglers in the other ladies semi. This encounter featured stand

out performances by Tracey Leet for Shockers and Tahleah Haddow for the Gigglers. Both also scored 15 points for thei side. Interesting Junior semifinals saw Jake Priestly score 19 points for Andy’s Angels senior high school side in their defeat of Alex V.I.P by 50 to 39. In the younger junior high school semi-finals, Tom Flynn dominated the scoring for Warriors with 19 points when they accounted for Olympians by 31 to 23. While a haul of 21 points by Zayd Myrteza for Caviliers proved a winning factor in Caviliers defeating Chicago Bulls by 40 to 28.

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Jamie’s a showjumping champ Kuranda teenager Jamie Hewitt was aiming for a good result at the recent National Interschool Showjumping Championships, but came away a champion after winning the 110cm event. 14-year-old Jamie is a prolific rider having won multiple showjumping and dressage competitions with her stockhorse cross GG Malibu, but this win is the first national title under her belt. “To win against so many amazing riders from all over Australia was insane,” said her mum Chris Hewitt. Over 300 competitors from across Australia took part in the event on 25-29 September. Jamie represented her school, St Stephens Catholic College, Mareeba, af-

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ter qualifying in the state round of competitions back in July. Her 15.1hh horse has surprised everyone with her jumping ability after originally being bred as a polocrosse pony. Her younger sister is also an avid horse riding competitor and both are members of Kuranda Pony Club and the North Queensland Showjumping Club. Jamie is now the National Interschool 110cm showjumping champion and also received 4th place in the 100cm competition. The competition scene is now over for the year but Jamie will be gearing up for next year’s season and the opportunity to defend her title at the Interschool Championships again in September 2018.

Harry English from Malanda with Duskie Reign.

Winners of the Zone 18 Personality Quest Alexis Evans, (Fundraiser winner), Natalie White (Personality Winner) and Olivia Hewitt-Toms (Personality Runner-Up). Alexis raised $13,605!

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

WEEKLY

DRAW

Zone 18 Pony Club Champs

Anah Cresswell from Mareeba with Macca.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT – 1st November 6.30PM LADIES F1: Snatch v Intimidators F2: Red Hot Chilli Peppers v Beagle Chicks F3: Gypsies v Hasbeens F4: Ball Busters v Amatuers 6.30PM MENS F5: Flamin Turtles v Great Northerns F6: Hulk Smash v Brewki’s 7.15PM MENS F1: Ray White v Furious Chewko F2: Melendhrino’s v Friggers 7.15PM LADIES F3: Essential Warriors v Golden Bulls F4: Rambo’s Warriors v Farquits 7.15PM MENS F5: FC Banterlona v 2 Goals 1 Cup F6: Barras v Jumbi’s 8.00PM MENS F1: Mareeba Mazda v Los Torros F2: Batto FC v Laser Electrical F3: Paula Gym v Old Rambo’s F4: Feeling Sneaky v Sore Knees UTD 8.00PM LADIES F5: Max Pest Managment v Soccer Mums

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Old Bulls win again

FOR the third year in a row the Mareeba Bulls over 35’s team have taken out the annual ‘Old Mongrels’ carnival held in Cairns over the weekend. The boys finished second in their group and

after a 2-all draw in the grand final won on penalties. The Bulls over 45’s team also made it to the grand final and played well, but went down on penalties.

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SWIM LOGIC PRESENTS...

FREE FAMILY FUN DAY & MINI MEET

Above: MSHS students Konnor Furber, Kyle Hastie, Liam Newlands, Michael Quintieri, Josh Theakston, Finn Weaver, Australian swimmer Mitch Larkin, Bradley Newlands, Tarhnee McDermot, Danicka Prizmic and Mary Smith. ABOVE RIGHT: MSHS annual sports presentation awards evening was held on Friday night with Olympic swimmer Mitch Larkin the guest of honour. Pictured with Mitch Larkin is is Sports Co-ordinator Anna Newlands, Intermediate Sports awards winner Reilly Cifuentes, Junior Sports award winner Nicole Theakston and Senior sports award winner Lachlan Ford.

AT THE ATHERTON POOL

Swim session with gold medallist By Rebecca Wallis

Commonwealth gold medallist and Olympic Games competitor Mitch Larkin took time out of his busy training session to spend some time in Mareeba last week with students from Mareeba State High School. The swimmer flew in to the Far North on Friday morning to pass on some of his skills to a select group of students at Mareeba Pool.

“We’ve done some drills and basic stuff,” he said. “I think it helps them to hear it from someone who actually swims them self rather than just a coach. It helps them relate.” Larkin is in the middle of a tough training schedule ahead of selection for the Commonwealth Games in February. Although he loves teaching the younger generation, he said he is no coach. “I struggle to explain what I want them to do!”

he laughed. “But I do enjoy it. It’s really nice to help the next generation and it’s so rewarding. Seeing the smiles and having a laugh with them, it’s all worth it.” Larkin stayed in Mareeba over night, watching the annual wheelbarrow race at the school before presenting at the sports awards night that evening. His stay on the Tablelands was short lived however, as the following morning he had to head off back to training. After winning a gold

medal and three silvers at the last Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Larkin said he is hoping for an even better result in 2018 when the Games will be held on the Gold Coast. “Training is going really well, so fingers crossed I get selected in February,” he said. “I’ve never competed in front of a home crowd like that before, so it will be really amazing. “Apparently all of the swimming tickets have sold out already.”

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DEAL OF THE WEEK!

RANGER DEMO XLS DUAL CAB

2015 TOYOTA CAMRY ALTISE

Hybrid auto sedan, only 69,750 klms.

3.2 litre turbo diesel automatic, nudge bar, sports bar, side steps, light bar, dash mat and window tinting

$19,950 DRIVE AWAY USED VEHICLES*

> 14 Mazda CX-5 Akera Diesel Auto Wagon ......................................................... $37,950 SOLD > 12 Mazda BT50 4x4 GT Auto Dual Cab .............................................................$34,950 > 11 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX 4x4 Auto Wagon ........................................................ $27,950 > 13 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport AWD Auto Wagon .................................................$25,950 SOLD > 13 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Sport AWD Auto Wagon .................................................$25,950 SOLD > 10 Isuzu D-Max SX 4x4 Manual Extra Cab ........................................................$22,950 > 15 Toyota Camry Altise Hybrid Auto Sedan ....................................................... $19,950 > 11 Mitsubishi ASX 2WD Manual Wagon.............................................................$12,950 > 11 Nissan Micra ST-L Auto Hatch ........................................................................$8,950 > 00 Mazda MX-5 Soft Top Manual Coupe ............................................................$8,950 > 11 Mazda 2 Neo Manual Hatch ...........................................................................$8,950 > 10 Holden Barina Manual Sedan .........................................................................$6,950

HUGE RANGE COMING SOON! > 13 Mazda 2 Neo Auto Hatch > 13 Mazda 2 Neo Auto Hatch > 13 Mazda CX-5 Maxx FWD Auto Wagon > 13 Mitsubishi Triton GLX 4x4 Manual Singlecab > 12 Mazda BT50 GT 4x4 Auto Dualcab > 11 Nissan Micra ST-L Auto Hatch

> 11 Mitsubishi Triton 4x2 Petrol Single Cab > 10 Holden Barina Manual Sedan > 09 Mazda BT50 DX 4x4 Manual Singlecab > 02 Toyota Hilux 4x2 Workmate Manual Ute > 08 Mazda BT50 DX+ Manual Dual Cab > 13 Mazda CX-5 Maxx Auto Wagon

WARRANTY AVAILABLE ON ALL USED VEHICLES* - ENQUIRE TODAY!

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

Come see our Business Manager SANTINO to discuss all your FINANCE and INSURANCE Options

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$44,990 DRIVE AWAY 15 RANGER PXII 4X4 XLT DUAL CAB 3.2 litre turbo diesel auto, tech pack, sat nav, reverse camera fibreglass canopy, tow bar, electric brakes, balance of new vehicle warranty ............................................ $47,500 15 TOYOTA FORTUNER GXL 4X4 WAGON 2.8 litre turbo diesel automatic, 37,500 kilometres, balance of new car warranty ........ $43,990 12 HILUX SR 4X4 SINGLE CAB Turbo diesel, alloy tray, ladder rack, tow bar, 12 months warranty, 6 months rego .......$34,490 15 FORD TERRITORY TX AWD WAGON Turbo diesel, tow bar, low kilometres, balance of new car warranty ............................. $32,490 15 TOYOTA RAV GXL AWD SUV Automatic, reverse camera, low kilometres, balance of new car warranty ................... $27,490 10 RANGER XLT 4X4 DUAL CAB Turbo diesel automatic, fibreglass canopy with awning, long range tank, dual batteries, tow bar, rear sensors and more.............................................................. $24,990 13 RAV4 GXL AWD SUV Manual, nudge bar, window tinting, 12 months warranty.............................................. $18,990 14 TOYOTA COROLLA SPORT HATCH Manual, airconditioning, alloys, reverse camera, balance of new car warranty ............. $16,490 13 FORD FIESTA AMBIENTE HATCH Auto, only 16,000 kilometres, factory warranty until November 2017 .......................... $13,990 12 HONDA JAZZ HATCH Auto, 55,100 kilometres, 6 months rego, 12 months warranty ..................................... $12,990 12 FORD FIESTA ZETEC HATCH Manual, alloy wheels, low kilometres, attractive appearance, 12 months warranty ..... $12,990 03 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST WAGON Manual, tow bar, nudge bar, spotlights, 12 months warranty ...........................................$8,490 PRICES INCLUDE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS, STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION.

313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4092 5100 www.mareebamazda.com.au

FOR NEW AND USED CAR SALES CONTACT:

After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050 Peter Acha 0417 006 698 or Adrian Madrid 0413 745 247

279 Byrnes Street, Mareeba - Phone: 4092 9400 - www.hansenford.com.au

Andrew Ford: 0417 633 002 - Claude Formoso: 0477 229 949

CLEARANCE SALE ALL STOCK MUST GO!

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...WHY PAY MORE? USED VEHICLES

 14 Toyota Hilux SR: 3.0 litre turbo diesel auto 4x4 dualcab utility, travelled only 43,000 kilometres, tow bar, side steps, hard tonneau cover, genuine alloy bull bar, electric brake unit, good service history, a better one would be hard to find.......................... $38,990  Late 12 Toyota Hilux SR: 3.0 litre turbo diesel auto dualcab 4x4 with alloy dropside body, front & rear ladder racks, good kilometres, genuine alloy bull bar, tow bar, side steps, window tint, cruise control and UHF radio, ideal tradies vehicle ............................................ $35,990  15 Honda CR-V VTi: 2.4 litre auto 4WD wagon, good kilometres, alloy wheels, reverse camera, rear airconditioning vents, excellent service history, top condition ............... $26,490  15 Subaru Forester 2.5i-L: CVT AWD wagon, full service history, alloy wheels, fog lights, reverse camera, current model with balance of factory warranty, tidy vehicle........................ $25,990  14 Hyundai ix35 Trophy: 2.0 litre auto wagon, good kilometres, leather seats, alloy wheels, reverse camera and rear parking sensors, fog lights, excellent service history, outstanding condition ............................................................................................ $21,990  13 Mitsubishi Triton GLX: 2.5 litre turbo diesel manual singlecab 4x4 with alloy dropside body, travelled only 47,000 kilometres, fitted with reverse camera and rear parking sensors, tow bar, excellent service history .............................................................. $20,990  12 Ford Territory TX TDCi: Limited edition 2.7 litre turbo diesel auto 7 seat wagon, locally owned with only 33,000 kilometres, rear parking sensors, side steps, rear airconditioning vents, ideal family car.......................................................................... $19,990  12 Subaru Forester 2.0D: Turbo diesel 6 speed manual AWD wagon, good kilometres, alloy wheels, fog lights, tow bar, well maintained, excellent condition .................. $19,990  14 Toyota Corolla SX: 1.8 litre CVT sedan, travelled only 38,000 kilometres, reverse camera, front and rear sensors, alloys, fog lights, immaculate locally owned vehicle, cannot fault ....... $18,990  13 Nissan X-Trail ST: 2.5 litre CVT 4WD wagon, one owner vehicle with tow bar and roof bars, rear airconditioning vents .................................................................................................. $17,990  12 Nissan Navara STR: 2.5 litre turbo diesel manual 4x4 dualcab utility, good kilometres, fitted with alloy bull bar, side steps, tub liner, tonneau cover and tow bar, well maintained vehicle..................................................................................................... $17,990  11 Nissan Navara DX: 2.5 litre turbo diesel manual 4x2 singlecab with alloy dropside body, front and rear racks, tow bar alloy nudge bar with LED light bar, reverse camera, travelled only 48,000 kilometres, everything right about this vehicle .................................... $14,490  09 Subaru Liberty 2.5i: Premium auto AWD sedan, good kilometres, leather trim, alloys, one local owner, excellent vehicle, a credit to previous owner .................................... $12,990  10 Holden Commodore Berlina Series II: 3.6 litre / LPG auto sedan, good kilometres, alloy wheels, rear park sensors, tow bar, tint, good service history ....................................... $11,990  10 Ford Fiesta CL: 1.4 litre auto sedan, locally owned, alloy wheels, sporty appearance ........... $7,990

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ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE TOLGA ROAD, ATHERTON • PHONE 4030 5400

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Vulcan S 650 Cruiser

Includes free windscreen kit valued at $700.

NOW RIDE AWAY $9,490 Registered On Road. (Stock No NB 1682)

300 Ninja Road Bike

NOW RIDE AWAY $5,990

Bruteforce 300 Auto ATV 4x2

NOW RIDE AWAY $4,990 (Stock No NB 1610)

Registered On Road. (Stock No NB 1708)

Kids KX85 Motocross

NOW RIDE AWAY $5,990 (Stock No. NB 1709)

Kids KFX90 Quad

NOW RIDE AWAY $2,990 (Stock No NB 1710)

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