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The festive season has well and truly arrived! A sea of red and green flooded Mareeba Turf Club on Sunday night as Christmas cheer and community spirit took over at the annual Carols by Candlelight. Families sang together in the spirit of Christmas as they were entertained by performers singing all the Christmas favourites. The night also featured a special visit from Santa and his elves, with the kids treated to lollies as they went on their merry way.

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Lindsay Jue Sue finished his 3000th climb up Mt Baldy on November 30th. INSET: His dog Jack has done the hike more times than him.

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Mareeba Tyrepower wins state award

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John Raso of Mareeba Tyrepower is at it again collecting yet another accolade at the Tyrepower Queensland awards last weekend. The gala event, held at the Marriott in Brisbane, saw 56 Tyrepower busi-

ness owners from across the state all vying for a swag of awards. Tyrepower Mareeba came out on top receiving the award for the ‘Best presentation of a Tyrepower store in North Queensland’.

Australia Day awards now open

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JOURNALIST Rebecca Wallis

Now is the time to nominate exceptional people within our communities for a 2018 Australia Day Award which recognises outstanding contributions made by locals to help make the Tablelands region a great place to live. “We have lots of extraordinary people who give up their time to help ensure local sporting clubs thrive, inclusive and fun events are available throughout the year, our economy prospers or to assist others,” said Mayor Joe Paronella. “Without community volunteers we wouldn’t have local SES, Rural Fire Brigades, Visitor Informa-

tion Centres, sport and recreation clubs, business and industry groups, or fundraising and special events to name a few. “Australia Day Awards are about recognising and celebrating members of our community who go above and beyond to improve our lifestyle here in the Tablelands region. “I urge you to take the time and submit a nomination for someone you believe are deserving of an accolade.” Nomination forms are available at Customer Service Centres or online. Conditions apply. Entries close 4.30pm Monday 8 January 2018.

3000 reasons to cheer for Lindsay By Rebecca Wallis

He might be turning 70 this week, but there is no slowing down for Lindsay Jue Sue who last week completed his 3000th climb of Mt Baldy. 1017m above sea level, the mountain became part of Mr Jue Sue’s daily work out eight years ago in a bid to lose weight after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. “When I went to see my specialist he said well I wouldn’t worry too much about the cancer, because he said you’ll probably be dead before the cancer gets you,” recalls Mr Jue Sue. “So I had a bit of a change of lifestyle. I hadn’t been up Mt Baldy

for 50 years and that used to be my playground.” After losing some weight and successfully beating the cancer, the former scientist documented his daily walks and has become inspiration for many in the community, encouraging them to enjoy the natural beauty and health benefits of walking. The former president of the Senior Roosters Rugby League and former Under-18s football coach lost 20kg thanks to his early morning adventures and can boast once recording a 22 minute return trip to the top and back. His passion for documenting everything lead him to instigate leaving a visitor sign-in book at the top of the mountain

and meant that he could roughly estimate how many people were annually making the trip. In 2009 approximately 2500 people were using Mt Baldy, but by 2013 it was up to 9000, thanks in part to Mr Jue Sue’s encouragement. “I handed all this information to parks and wildlife and it was the worst thing I ever did because they wanted to come and change the track from a walk in the bush – which is what we all wanted – to something out of parks and gardens. It was ludicrous,” said Mr Jue Sue. “We had a nice bush track and then two years ago they spent $350,000 and completely wrecked it. It’s now dangerous.” Despite his disap-

pointment with the recent upgrade, Mr Jue Sue said he would continue his early morning ascent. His dog Jack is his keen companion on the walks and sometimes does the trip multiple times with Mr Jue Sue’s partner Barb. Last Thursday morning Mr Jue Sue was greeted at the top of the mountain with champagne to celebrate the recent milestone. He credits his doctor for giving him the impetus to get off the couch and back into action. “I thought well I can either go and get another opinion or I can do something about it,” he said. “I thought no, I need to do something and the hill is right there, so I made it my mission.”

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Police warn drivers to slow down Police are urging drivers to slow down after 20 drivers were caught speeding over one weekend across the Tablelands. Two motorists detected travelling at speeds greater than 40km/h received $1177 infringement notices and licence suspensions. A 31-year-old Portsmith man was intercepted on the Malanda Atherton Road, Malanda at about 6pm Saturday clocked at 118km/h in a 60km zone. A 27-year-old Clifton Beach man was detected DON Glenda Fabris with patient Denise Fahey in one of the new treatment rooms.

Dine In or Take Away Outside the new building Chair of the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) Community Consultation Committee Robyn Boundy, CHHHS CEO Claire Douglas, CHHHS board Chairman Clive Skarrott and Director of Nursing in Dimbulah Glenda Fabris.

Clinic officially open By Rebecca Wallis

The long awaited Dimbulah Primary Health Centre was officially opened last week and now offers stateof-the-art care for those in the town and surrounding areas. The old hospital stood proud for 50 years but became too small and run down to properly service the needs of 400 patients a month. Key community mem-

bers fought for a new facility and were rewarded by the State Government with a $4.3 million building that is double the size of its predecessor. “The biggest positive is the privacy now,” said Director of Nursing at Dimbulah Glenda Fabris. “You haven’t got people waiting in the hallway now where they could hear everything before. A lot of patients would go to Mareeba because it was hard to have that privacy.

travelling at 141km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Kennedy Highway. In a statemen the police said: “More then one in four road fatalities in Queensland are related to speeding. It’s not always the driver speeding that’s injured or involved in the fatality, it may be a pedestrian, cyclist or other road user. “Faster speed increases the stopping distance when an unforeseen event occurs and increases the chance of a crash occurring. It is not safe to speed in any circumstance.”

“And the ones with wheelchairs can come in now, they couldn’t come in before.” Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) chairman Clive Skarrot officially opened the doors to the building last Wednesday morning. “I’m sure this building will provide many years of outstanding health care for the people of this community,” he said. The centre can now of-

fer telehealth services to patients who need to speak with a specialist doctor without the need to travel to them directly. Executive Director of Rural and Remote Services, Gabrielle Honeywood, said it was exciting to provide a brand new, contemporary clinical facility for the area. “The original building served us for over 50 years but as the community grew so did the need for improved clinical facili-

ties,” she said. “With more space for both patients and staff, the new Dimbulah Primary Health Centre will help local residents access services close to their home through innovations like telehealth.” CHHHS Chief Executive Clare Douglas said a lot of thought had gone into the design and construction of the new Dimbulah Primary Health Centre. “I am proud of our new facility and congratulate everyone involved,” she said.

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Work is about to start on renovations at Kerribee Park thanks to $1.35 million in funding. It’s been nearly 40 years since the grandstands were first erected by volunteers and now they’re getting a face lift and an additional 500 seats, bringing the total seating capacity up to 3500. “The grant application and project has allowed us to do in one year what we would have taken 10 or 15 years to achieve otherwise,” said Darryl Chaplain, president of the Mareeba District Rodeo

Association. The project includes installing brand new LED lighting and an all weather state-of-the-art music quality PA system. A new control room, broadcast box and stage platform are also on the cards. The association put in over $450,000 of its own funding, together with over $900,000 from Natural Parks, Sport and Racing Queensland via their ‘Get in the Game’ program. “It’s a major contribution from us and the government which is now go-

ing to make this venue the envy of a lot of sporting venues around the country with the standard of grandstand and the lighting and PA system. That’s what we wanted to achieve – to give to our community and Mareeba a world class venue.” Mareeba Shire Council mayor Tom Gilmore attended a ‘turning of the sod’ event on Saturday evening to celebrate the start of the renovations that will be conducted by Mareeba company L M Engineering. “Without this sort of assistance, our community

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Jonsson’s proceed with legal action against the ABC

International act heading to Koah Rarely do the small halls of Australia have the chance to roll out their red carpet for international musicians, but this summer, in partnership with Festival of Small Halls, the Koah Hall welcomes American folk raconteur Vance Gilbert and Australian singer-songwriter Liz Stringer to the Koah Hall. “Festival of Small Halls represents an exciting opportunity to see live music of a calibre that although may visit larger cities, does not often have the means to visit smaller towns,” said Hall Committee member Priscilla

Wrongly accused of illegal logging Warren Jonsson’s son Dean and wife, Emmalee with their two sons after a sign at the family’s property was vandalised.

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Legal proceedings have alledgedly commenced against the ABC over a report that owners of a property south west of Mt Garnet illegally logged about 60 hectares of forest thought to be home to koalas and other endangered species. Owner of the property Warren Jonsson said he would be “coming at them like a freight train” for the ABC TV news story that claimed Wombinoo Station is under federal investigation for clearing the land without approval. The ABC quoted a member of the Wilderness Society who claimed that “an assessment found the area was home to a population of Greater Gliders,

had a high chance of being a koala habitat and was home to other threatened or endangered species”. But Mr Jonsson, a fourth generation farmer, denied the allegations stating he obtained a lawful permit from the Queensland Government in 2015 to clear native vegetation for high value agriculture and has since cleared about 600 hectares in accordance with that permit. “I had all the permits in place,” said Mr Jonsson. “I have done nothing illegal. I’ve spent $50,000 on consultants to conduct the studies and none of them found any koalas.” Mr Jonsson said that since the report was aired on November 23 his family and business have been threatened with abusive emails, phone calls, Face-

book messages and verbal attacks. A sign on the property was also defaced with the words ‘Koala Killer’ and local police are investigating the setting alight of a bulldozer. Mr Jonsson also said that customers had dropped off at his farm shop – Jonsson’s Farm Market – in Cairns. But it is the reputation of the family business that Mr Jonsson is most concerned about. “They are damaging the family name,” he said. “We’re respected people in the community and I try and do things for the whole community. These sort of lies are not warranted.” Mr Jonsson said his solicitor had begun legal proceedings against the ABC and that other organisations that were involved in the report will also be contacted.

Maree. “This allows our small, close knit community to come together and celebrate with each other in our familiar space of Koah Hall,” she said. “We’re looking forward to a night of entertainment and community in our beautiful hidden gem of a village. Festival of Small Halls arrives in Koah at the Koah Hall for one night only on Wednesday, December 6. Doors open 6.30pm, with children’s activities commencing earlier. Supper and bar will be available with proceeds going to Koah Hall.

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BE PREPARED THIS CYCLONE SEASON COUNCIL CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS COUNCIL will be closed from 5.00pm Friday 22 December 2017 and will re-open 8.30am Tuesday 2 January 2018. Council’s after hours service will operate during these periods, and staff will be available to deal with critical and emergency issues. Garbage collection services will operate as normal over the holiday period. All transfer stations will remain open except for Christmas Day. Council will also be closed from 12.00pm on Friday 15 December 2017.

COUNCIL IN ACTION Herberton Street, Mareeba: Construction of a new concrete footpath on Herberton Street, Mareeba is now completed. Rob Veivers Drive, Kuranda: The project scope included the widening of the existing road formation along Rob Veivers Drive, the installation of kerb and channel and the rehabilitation of existing failed pavement sections. Byrnes Street, Mareeba: Council would like to thank town business owners, motorists, and pedestrians for their patience while works are carried out to upgrade the underground stormwater network in Byrnes Street.

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The bell tolls for the region The recent horrendous rate increases imposed by the current TRC on groups of farmers caused such an uproar that at a public meeting there was a overwhelming

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vote of no confidence in this council. This resulted in an admittance by the TRC that they got it horribly wrong and they quickly arrived at a compromise and lowered the rates in the categories in question. A very large number of rate payers right

across the Tablelands since then have come forward and expressed their objection about rate increases across all categories and the ever diminishing and poor services by council. Current clearing and destroying of trees below the

toilet block in Tolga, Atherton Show Grounds and total annihilation of the beautiful trees in Vernon Street are acts of vandalism on the councils part. Having driven up Vernon Street for 40 + years these mature trees have never caused a prob-

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lem and the bitumen roads on either side have been and still are in pristine condition. No consultation with the public what so ever. Our concerned rate payers committee have endeavoured to meet with council to discuss rate payers concerns but at every turn the Mayor, CEO and Councillors have dodged any direct face to face dialogue. I would have thought that in a Democracy the TRC are obligated to listen to their constituents concerns, take them aboard and try to come up with answers. This current council behaves more like a totalitarian dictatorship. The last email forwarded to council where we demanded an open meeting with a vale threat that it would be a fatal mistake if once again the council ignored us, they used as an excuse to once again not talk to their concerned constituents. It is an obvious

admittance of insecurity by the Mayor and Councillors on their part and shows a lack of experience in the job they have undertaken. They refuse to talk and seem to not have the confidence to come up with the answers we as ratepayers are seeking. What is more concerning however is, that under this present council and their obnoxious continuing rate increases, lack of services and not willing to discuss issues, is a direct threat to the economic viability, beauty and general attractiveness of the Tablelands as a place to live. This area is on the decline at a rapid rate and particularly the town of Atherton. Jerry Micola Tolga

needs saying again – the Cairns CBD is not the natural habitat of bats (The Express, 29/11). Bats are attracted to cities by the exotic foods available there. They then do their longdistance pollination and deliver non-native seeds to our national parks. For our bush’s sake, bats must be kept out of towns and off farms. If ‘crane arms moving over colony trees’ is causing bat deaths, just imagine what the Mt Emerald wind factory will do. Anyone with Grade 7 maths can work out that at a lazy fifteen rotations per minute the tips of turbine blades are moving at over 330 km/h. That’s way quicker than crane arms. Bats have no chance. But for some reason Bats don’t belong our eco-worriers still worry about the wrong things. in CBD’s Peter Campion It’s been said before but it Tolga

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members choice winner of the Tablelands and Surrounds Photography Group this week is Linda Joseph – the theme was ‘Black and White’. The image is of Linda’s 94-year-old mother who is always keen to give Linda a hand with her photography. The book “Black Beauty” was given to Linda’s 60-year-old brother as a gift from her parents when he was 8. The photo was taken with a Canon 80D - 70-200 F4 Lens, 1/250 sec, F6.3, ISO 320 at 70mm, no flash. Keen photographers can join the Facebook group and enter their photos – Tablelands and Surrounding Photography Group.

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The new Pump Track in Tolga is already a hit with local kids.

Tolga Rail Trail gets an upgrade By Rebecca Wallis

$100,000 of upgrades to the Rail Trail in Tolga were celebrated on Saturday morning with Tablelands Regional Council mayor Joe Paronella and division 6 councillor Bronwyn Voyce. Works have not been finalised in the area but council took the opportu-

nity to celebrate and congratulate those involved in the creation of the new signage and beautification of the area along Lawson Street. Kids were also invited to have their first experience of the pump track that has been built next to the park along Main Street. The funding was part of a Queensland Government Grant totalling $3 million as part of the 2016-2017

Works for Queensland program. The Rail trail has now been completed all the way to Walkamin and a grant has been secured to begin extending the trail from Atherton to Herberton. Saturday’s event was also an opportunity to officially open the Kairi-Tolga Loop - a 28km extension of the Rail Trail on sealed and gravel roads that gives

cyclists and walkers an opportunity to see more of the region including the diversity of agriculture and historic sites. The Rail Trail now offers 20.5km of tracks for walkersm cyclists and horse riders (horse access from Walkamin to Grove Street only). The track also connects to the world-class Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park.

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The LAND

Can you beat this? Is this the winning mango for 2017? Our competition is under way and we’ve had our first entry – a whopper weighing in at 1.33kgs brought in by little Weston Hilditch last week. If you think you have a bigger KP mango than this, you could be in the running to win $500. Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Grower’s Association and The Express newspaper have teamed up with Lindsay Transport and Lindsay Rural to bring the competition back for 2017. The Express managing editor Carl Portella said it was fantastic the competition continued to be well supported. “The competition is a great opportunity to celebrate the mango season on the Tablelands,” he said. “It’s great fun and we

The weather stations have just been installed.

Real time weather info

Weather data for Atherton, Herberton, Malanda and Tolga is now available on the emergency management dashboard providing real time information on temperature, daily rainfall, fire danger, wind direction and speed. The four weather stations, funded through the Gambling Community Benefit Fund, have been delivered in partnership with Tablelands Family Day Care Scheme, Atherton Live Weather and Tablelands Regional Council. “With no Bureau of Meteorology weather station in the region, this network of low cost weather stations will enable our community to have a better understanding of weather impacts by the click of a button,” said Mayor Joe

Paronella. “I would like to express my gratitude to Chris Gueho and the team from Tablelands Family Day Care Scheme for identifying a gap in local resources and for working with our staff to address the issue by providing a solution that benefits the entire community.” The weather stations will provide significant benefit to local emergency services, Council and the Local Disaster Management Group during severe weather events and also provide useful information for farmers, businesses, schools and residents on a daily basis. Click weather stations on the emergency management dashboard available through trc.qld.gov.au or dashboard.trc.qld.gov.au.

2017 KP MANGO COMP!

Weston Hilditch with his competition mango and right, on the scales weighing in at 1.33kgs.

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

TABLELAND MILL CRUSHING STATISTICS WEEK 26 To date the mill has crushed 665,979 tonnes with a season to date CCS of 13.98. • Total for week: 15,934 tonnes • CCS for week: 12.79 • Total cane crushed to date: 665,979 tonnes • CCS average to date: 13.98 • 2017 crop estimate: 730,000 tonnes PAGE 10 The Express, Wednesday, December 6, 2017

hope as many people as possible get involved for the chance to take home the prize money. “Our farmers work really hard all year round to bring us produce like this but there are many hobby farmers and those with just one or two trees as well who should enter. It’s open to everyone.” All mangoes entered must be photographed on electronic scales, clearly displaying its weight and viewed by a member of The Express team or Mr Moro. Mangoes must not be tampered with in any way. Entries close on January 31 with the winner to be announced at the end of the harvest season. First place will win $500, second $300 and third $200. All mangoes will be retained by The Express.

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Little Addyson makes her Christmas wish to Santa.

Mareeba Junior Theatre Group’s performance at Carols by Candlelight.

Annalisa Savaglio and Santino Rogato.

Mareeba Carols by Candlelight SUNDAY DEC

Isabel Gear and Aliyah Durgutovski were part of Mareeba State School’s Vocal and Auslan Choirs performance.

Broady Roberts and Skyela and Shonay Grainer.

WHAT NOT TO SAY...

WHEN TALKING ABOUT INFERTILITY As the Christmas and New Year period approaches, many people are planning gatherings of family and friends. The months ahead are some of the most carefree times in the year. For couples experiencing infertility however, these events can be more difficult.

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“Just relax and it will happen” “Just get really drunk” “You are too stressed” “Stop thinking about it” “Take a holiday and you will get pregnant” Many people who are treated for infertility have complex problems with the production of eggs or sperm. A number of these people were born with these issues. A good way to understand this is to think about someone born with a kidney or lung that does not function normally. These complex issues are not going to be cured by relaxing or taking a holiday. I tell my patients that if relaxing was the solution, then I would be managing a day spa. A fertility clinic such as the one I work within requires a highly advanced embryology laboratory to overcome the challenges of some forms of medical infertility. Keep in mind that there are many causes of medical infertility and there is no single simple solution to all of these problems. The relationship between stress and fertility has been studied in many scientific studies. There is insufficient evidence to demonstrate that stress independently causes infertility. When someone says, “just relax”, it can create feelings of guilt, that the woman is to blame for the fertiliy issue. This common and well-meaning piece of advice can be a source of distress and added pressure. Couples dealing with infertility should not lose hope. Even after long periods of trying to conceive, many couples are able to conceive naturally. There are ways to support and assist natural fertility. Medical infertility can make it harder to conceive but not impossible. So next time you are spending time with someone who is experiencing infertility, avoid the temptation to offer advice. The truth is, they have probably read and tried everything already! Let them know that you care. Offer a hug. Sometimes it helps to just listen.

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And have a great summer. Dr Anne Coffey is a Fertility Specialist with Queensland Fertility Group in Cairns. She is also a mother who has had her own difficult journey with pregnancy loss and IVF. if you are dealing with infertility and seeking more advice about how to manage the Christmas period visit www.access.org.au “Our Support: Fact Sheet #5”

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ON IT AG ’S AI N!

KP MANGO COMPETITION WE’RE LOOKING FOR THE HEAVIEST KP MANGO (KENSINGTON PRIDE)

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START GROWING YOUR MANGOES NOW!! COMPETITION OUTLINE:  The mango must be Kensington Pride variety only  Mango must be photographed on electronic scales clearly showing the weight  The Mango must be viewed by a member of The Express Newspaper team or Joe Moro from MDFVGA  The mango must not be tampered with in any way  The competition is open to all farmers and budding farmers in the region  Prizes: 1st place $500 - 2nd place $300 - 3rd place $200  The competition will close on Wednesday January 31st, 2018  Winner will be announced at the end of the harvest season  The heaviest mango will be declared the winner  All mangoes will be retained by the Editor of The Express for verification and consumption

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LAST YEAR’S WINNERS!

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

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A ‘Christmas Ceilidh’ in Mareeba

A night of Scottish, Irish and Italian music, song and dance with the pipes and drums The pipes will be ringing, the kilts will be swinging and your heart will be singing at the United Tablelands Pipe Band Christmas Ceilidh this Sunday in Mareeba. Come along and enjoy a night of Scottish, Irish

and Italian music, song and dance with the pipes and drums, plus the night will feature a special guest appearance by Wally and Pat on the accordion and guitar. The Christmas Ceilidh kicks off this Sunday

night, December 10, from 6.30pm at the Mareeba Bowls Club. Cost is $10 per person with tickets at the door. Eat before you come or enjoy the choice of a roast meal or fish and chips for $15 at the Crack-a-Jack

Bar & Grill at Mareeba Bowls Club. Dinner bookings are essential and can be made by phoning 4092 5288. It’s a night of music and dancing fun and everyone is welcome to come along and join in.

Lions Club Senior’s Movie Morning PRESENTS... • Morgan Freeman • Michael Caine • Alan Larkin

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DATE: Wednesday 13th December, 2017 - TIME: 10.30am LOCATION: Rising Sun Cinema, Mareeba RSL Club INCLUDES: The movie with roast lunch to follow. The first 80 seats are proudly sponsored by the Mareeba Lions and Lioness Clubs and The Express Newspaper. NOTE: Must be over 65 to be eligible for the sponsored seats.

MENU: Roast pork and gravy with baked honey ham, roast potato and pumpkin, honey roasted carrots and served with a slice of fresh bread.

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entertainment Christmas on Byrnes Mareeba retailers are looking forward to opening late this Friday night as part of Christmas on Byrnes and the Post Office centre Christmas night markets.

BYRNES Street Mareeba is set to come alive this Friday night with the first ever ‘Christmas on Byrnes’ – a one night shopping extravaganza. With Christmas almost upon us, it's time to do the rounds and buy your presents for family and friends. So why not shop local and help boost the economy. An initiative of the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, the Mareeba Business Women’s Club and Mareeba Shire Council, the event is the first of its kind and is all about promoting and encouraging people to shop and buy local this Christmas. Mareeba Shire councillor Lenore Wyatt said the benefits of buying locally, from local retailers, is especially important this time of the year. “It’s important everyone supports local businesses, especially at the busiest time of the year,” said Cr Wyatt. Businesses along Byrnes Street will be open

late from 5pm to 9pm, plus there will be a ‘pop up shop’ square with local businesses located in the block of land opposite The Gateway Hotel. “Mareeba has so much to offer and by shopping local you are supporting our local businesses and their livelihoods as well as keeping jobs in our area. “It really will be a shopping feast with something for everyone,” The Mareeba Post Office Centre Christmas Night Markets will also be kicking off from 5pm this Friday. The annual Christmas markets feature an array of market stalls, as well as businesses within the centre open until 9pm. The Post Office Centre Christmas Markets will run every Friday night in the lead up to Christmas. Santa photos and face painting, along with Christmas carols are all on show inside the post office centre. One lucky shopper will also walk away with a mega prize on the night with vouchers and gifts

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from participating businesses valued at over $1300. The Mareeba Men’s Shed kindly built and donated a sleigh which will be filled with donated items that make up the mega prize. All you need to do to enter is shop at participating stores on the night and spend over $10 to go into the draw. The draw will be done on the night, with the sleigh not included as part of the mega prize and you don’t have to be there to win it. “We hope everyone comes out to the support the night and we hope to make it an annual event in Mareeba as part of the Christmas calendar,” said Cr Wyatt. Businesses from O’Donnells right down to Little Willow Blossom as well as the usual Friday night traders and eateries will be open. For a full list of businesses visit the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, or phone 4092 6050 for more information.

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Think Central Realty! 4092 2232 • www.crmareeba.com

5 Purcell St, Mareeba

LOCATION & 2 BATHROOMS!

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

NOW $285,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato 0418 183 555

4092 5255

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Set on a generous 4,536m2 land parcel in Wylandra Estate and enjoying mountain views, this three year old home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms sits perfectly in its rural setting. The open-plan design sees the kitchen, living and dining areas open out to an alfresco entertaining space. A beautifully appointed kitchen features bright sleek cabinetry, Caesar stone bench tops, stain-

less steel appliances and a servery window to the back patio. There is no shortage of storage space here. A 3KVA solar power system is in place and an there is an assured water supply from the town water service and additional supply from a fully equipped bore which allows plenty of water to irrigate the established gardens and lawns. A steel framed Colorbond shed measuring

7m x 7m with roller door access is situated to the rear of the block. Property features include: • Spacious modern kitchen with servery to the back patio • 4,536m2 of flat land, with arable soil - scenic views • Steel framed 7m x 7m Colorbond shed • Established lawns and gardens • Fully equipped bore with a flow rate of 8L/sec

Big and out of town AUCTION

ON SITE: 55 Vaughan Street, Mareeba Saturday, 16th December 2017 @ 11am • Fully fenced 708m2, 3 bed, 1 bath plus office • Combined kitchen and dining, 2 living areas • T&G walls and ceilings, single lock up garage • Split level, timber floors, concrete stumps

CARMEN CASSIN 0475 777 136

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• Underground irrigation to entire block • 3 KVA solar power system. This property presents an outstanding lifestyle opportunity in an enviable location for reAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $495,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

FOUR bedroom home plus office, fans throughout, a/c to main, second bedroom office and lounge. Tiled living, carpet to bedrooms, main bathroom with spa, second bathroom off laundry, open plan laundry, blinds, security screens, double open Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

laxing country living. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive Agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office on 0408 456 344.

carport. Property is not fenced and outside pets welcome. For more information or to arrange an inspection, please do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111. MAREEBA FOR RENT $350 P/W Mareeba Property Management 4092 2111

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PROPERTY Simple living – Great lifestyle in a quiet location A great lifestyle property to enjoy country living that is easy maintenance and in a quiet location approximately 9klm from Mareeba. This near new home only completed in December 2013 has all the finishing touches with four bedrooms all with built-ins all fully tiled, the master complete with its own ensuite and walk-inrobe. The large open plan living opens up onto the private rear patio that overlooks the spacious cleared back yard with no rear neighbours. The home also offers a massive separate me-

dia room that could also double as an entertainment area opening up to the front yard. Outside you'll find a huge 11mt x 7mt barn shed complete with power, landscaped gardens, fencing, and enough room for a couple of horses, motorbike track for the kids, or even your own orchard. Listed at $520,000, you do the sums, the price is on the money and ready to buy. Contact exclusive agent Alex Srhoj at Ray White Mareeba today for an inspection – phone 0403 343 692.

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OPEN HOME SATURDAY 10am to 12noon Perfect for those just starting out or looking to downsize, this comfortable, modern three bedroom, two bathroom home presents as new and is the picture of affordable modern living. Situated in an established area only five

minutes from town on the Atherton side of Mareeba and a short walk to St Stephens Catholic College. • Three bedroom, two bathroom modern home, only 18 months young • U shape central kitchen with stainless

steel appliances including induction cooktop, electric oven, range hood and dishwasher overlooking the lounge and dining areas • Master bedroom features a walk-through wardrobe, ensuite and siding door onto the pa-

• Split system airconditioning in the main bedroom and living area • Easy care vinyl plank timber look-alike flooring plus tiled wet areas • Built-in wardrobes, security screens, tinted windows and curtains • Separate laundry with built-in linen cupboard plus gas hot water • Rear tiled outdoor entertainment area with adjoining feature deck with privacy screening • Remote control double lockup garage with additional storage space • 826m2 fully fenced Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

corner allotment, established native rock garden • Double gated access from the side street to the backyard with room to build a shed to store a caravan or boat • Located in an established area only five minutes from town on the Atherton side of Mareeba. Open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 12noon. For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact exclusive agent Sophie Bozzo at Joe Torrisi Real Estate on 0428 128 154.

6 McDowall St, MAREEBA $349,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Sophie Bozzo Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0428 128 154

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Sale MUTCHILBA CASH STORE / POST OFFICE 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

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balconies and internal laundry, all located near the CBD and Coles. For rent in Mareeba at $350 per week – See website under rentals – RH203. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, Lyn on 0427 153 868 or Mark on 0428 121 520. Visit www.mareeba4880realestate.com.au

MAREEBA For Rent $350 P/W Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

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Features of this house include... • Air-conditioning • Built in wardrobes • Internal Laundry • Broadband internet access • Balcony The four bedroom concrete block home has no yard in town and upstairs only, The house has a combined dining and lounge with separate kitchen, one bathroom, one toilet, two

Sensational residence offering resort style living and an individual design boasting seamless transitions inside and out. • Separate media room + office • Beautiful modern kichen • Solar panels grid connected • Private outdoor entertainment with inground pool Price $449,000 Neg

House near Coles for rent

MAREEBA $520,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj Ray White Mareeba 0403 343 692

OPEN HOME CONCRETE BLOCK HOME

THIS SATURDAY 1PM - 2PM 6 Kimmins Close, Tolga • 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM “JOHN NOTT” QUEENSLANDER • POLISHED TIMBER FLOORS & WRAPAROUND VERANDAHS • LEAFY ONE ACRE ALLOTMENT, SHED & DOUBLE GARAGE

PRICE: $429,000 NEG SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

• 4 SPACIOUS BEDROOMS • BUILT-INS IN 2 BEDROOMS • OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA • FANS & AIRCONDITIONERS • 1 BATHROOM & TOILET • OPEN CARPORT • ON 800M2 ALLOTMENT

$268,000 NEG 4092 1556

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MARIA MIR ARCHI

Domenico, Cathy, Maria, Joe and their families would like to express our sincere gratitude for your support, prayers, flowers, cards, food, phone calls and for attending the funeral. Sincere thanks to the doctors and medical staff at Mareeba, Cairns, Cairns Private Hospitals and Oncology Unit. Father Sullivan, Sandra and Staff from Tableland Community Funerals and the Mareeba Leagues Club.

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Technical Officer Boilermaker / Fitter and Turner

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

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

SUNDAY, 10TH DECEMBER 2017: THE STABLE #2: TRAVELLERS FOR THE CENSUS (Luke 2 : 1-3) Wednesday, 13th December 2017 Arrive at 6.30pm for a dusk start ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROLS “So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.” (Luke 2 : 3)

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EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER OR WORKING TOWARDS CANDIDATES

Mareeba Kids Campus is looking for a bright, energetic and enthusiastic Qualified Early Childhood Teacher or a Working Towards Teacher to join our team at our new dedicated Kindy Campus for a full-time position. The position requires a candidate that will:  Enjoy working in a team environment, and be inspired to contribute towards our work environment  Ensure that a developmentally and educationally appropriate program is planned and implemented for each child  Assess the needs of each child, monitor their progress and ensure school readiness  Work in a team environment with your Assistant and other teacher  Maintain effective communication with parents of each child and the centre Director Applicants can have either of the following criteria and are welcome to apply:  Hold a current Bachelor of Early Childhood qualification as approved on the ACECQA approved early childhood teaching qualifications list  Are 50% or more of the way through study, and actively studying towards an approved early childhood teaching qualification  Less than 50% of your way through and working towards, enrolled and actively studying towards an approved early childhood teaching qualification and already hold an approved Diploma Qualification in Early Childhood All applicants should also have, or be able to obtain:  First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificates  Suitability Card  Certified supervisor certificate  Academic transcript for evidence of your study progress Position Details:  Commencing January 2018 or as soon as possible  Attractive remuneration available for the right candidate If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply.

Please email resume to Jeanette Sturiale (General Manager) at: gm@mareebakidscampus.com.au or Phone 0437 539 559 for more information Applications close 22 December, 2017.

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MAREEBA TYRE TECHNICIAN Tyrepower Mareeba requires a Tyre Technician with experience. This is a 3 month casual trial with potential of being full time for the right applicant. Drop in or email resume to: mareeba@typrepower.com.au

Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation is a Health Service with a strong focus on Community Development in conjunction with Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease prevention and Early Education and Care. The following fixed term vacanies exists within our Family Care Service. The service area covers Mossman, Atherton/Tablelands, Mareeba & Kuranda.

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GARAGE SALE 3 Raintree Cl, Mareeba Sat 9th & Sunday 10th December, 9am-4pm Army gear, books and DVDs, elegant jewellery ½ price, generator and water pump, sporting goods, household items.

(Previous applicants need not apply)  Are you an experienced person who can work to establish improve the Social and Emotional Wellbeing of A&TSI families across a range of contexts, including early intervention, to keep children and young people safely at home with their families and in their community. ESSENTIAL: Driver’s licence, Working with Children Blue Card, and obtain a Federal Police Check. Previous experience in community development and capacity building as related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. These positions are for Identified Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders only under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act.

PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES FOR AN APPLICATION PACKAGE AND POSITION DESCRIPTION EMAIL: hr@mulungu.org.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 08 December, 2017.

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Opportunity to join our professional reputable Pest Control business: We currently have a position vacant for a PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN Licence an advantage but not essential Applicants must have the following skills: • Current driver’s licence • Current police checks • Honest, reliable and great work ethic • Professional presentation with confident communication skills • Willing to obtain pest control licence and attend ongoing training • Computer skills • Ability to deliver great customer service • High standard of personal presentation • Self motivated

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For letter box deliveries Phone Millie 0429 933 884

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

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 Q.C.W.A Mareeba 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.  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).  Al-Anon Family Groups - Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls Tuesday’s at 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance St, Mareeba.  Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen every Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm entry via back gate.

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CLASSIfieds Public Notice NOTICE OF AIRBORNE GEOPHYSICAL SURVEY IN THE MAREEBA SHIRE REGION

Newcrest Mining Limited wishes to advise that it will be undertaking an airborne geophysical survey at the company’s Bulimba Project located approximately 50km northwest of Chillagoe, 130km west of Mareeba and 150km north of Georgetown, in northeast Queensland. Subject to weather, the survey will take up to 3 weeks to complete, commencing from Friday 1 December, 2017. The survey will be flown using a Cessna 210 aircraft with fixed stinger attachment. The aircraft will traverse the survey area along 100 meter spaced survey lines, and the plane will be flying at an elevation of approximately 60 meters above ground level. The survey will be carried out only during daylight hours, and operations for this survey will be based out of Wrotham Park airfield and Chillagoe airfield. Any enquiries should be directed to Mr Ben Ackerman, Supervising Geologist, Newcrest Mining Limited on (03) 9522 5281 or 0429 386 925

Bulimba Project 1:750,000 scale map. Map Grid: GDA94

MINING LEASE NOTICE Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252 Proposed Mineral Mining Operation Lucky Dip Mine – Mining Lease Application Number 100141 For a term of 15 years – Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease under the provisions of the above mentioned Act, for the mining/purpose of gold on the following land parcels within the Mareeba Shire Council: Lot 1 on DA802415. The application is located at approximately 108 kilometres north west of Mareeba. The applicants are: William Ronald Henry German 50% and Rosemary Edith German 50% Date & time Applications Lodged: 13 July 2017, 11:23am Mining activities to be carried out include: Alluvial Gold Mining Mining Lease Application Documents The application documents consist of the Application for Mining Lease and copies of or extracts from the application documents, and the endorsed Mining Lease Notice detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may be downloaded from the Departments website https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/ mining-energy-water/resources/public-notices-tenders or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office – Level 9, Verde Tower, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 or mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au. Making A Properly Made Objection / Submission It is advised that any person/entity may make an objection to the grant of the mining lease. The objection period, during which objections can be given, concludes on Monday 15 January, 2018 at 4.30pm (AEST). A properly made objection must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Mineral Assessment Hub Department of Natural Resources and Mines PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld. 4810 Objections To The Mining Lease Application: A properly made objection in respect to the grant of the mining lease is one that: states the grounds of the objection and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; is signed and dated by each person/ entity (i.e. signatory) making the objection; states the name and address of each signatory. Intending objectors should contact the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/miningenergy-water/resources/applications-compliance/forms-fees. A copy of the objection must also be served upon the applicant/s on or before the last day of the objection period at the following address: WRH German and RE German C/- Claire Mackney PO Box 706, Mareeba Qld 4880

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The Express Christmas Cruise Giveaway will commence on Monday 27th November, 2017, and ends at 12noon on Thursday 14th December, 2017. The competition is open to all shoppers who purchase products and services from participating outlets. Shoppers are asked to provide their name, address and phone number on the entry forms provided. Only official entry forms provided by the The Express will be accepted as entries. By entering the competition you are agreeing to allow The Express to publish your name and use any photos which will be taken upon notification of being a winner. The official draw will take place at The Express office at 186 Byrnes Street on Friday 15th December, 2017. The two winners will each receive 1 x Twin Share, 3 Night Comedy Cruise departing Cairns on 24th August, 2018. Subject to P&O Cruise’s terms and conditions. The Cruise is not redeemable for cash and is not transferable. Cruise date is final and cannot be changed. Winners will need a valid passport to travel. Winners will be notified by phone and published in The Express on Wednesday 20th December, 2017. Judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Further details can be obtained by calling The Express office on 4092 3464 during office hours.

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Mareeba Tennis grand finals

Mareeba Tennis Club held their end of season grand finals night for all divisions last Thursday, November 30. The winners were...

Summer 6-a-side Football & A Whole Lot A Fun WEDNESDAY NIGHT – 6th December

6.30PM LADIES F1: RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS v GYPSIES F2: SNATCH v AMATUERS F5: HASBEENS v MAX PEST MANAGEMENT 6.30PM MENS F3: FLAMIN TURTLES v HULK SMASH F4: FARQUITS v FC BANTERLONA

Division 1: James Drinnan, Samuel Nastasi and Shana Aue.

Division 2: Roy Messina, Narelle Duncan, Nicholas Duncan and Rhonda Adil.

7.15PM MENS F1: MBA MAZDA v FURIOUS CHEWKO F2: RAY WHITE v MELENDHRINO’S F3: FEELING SNEAKY v LASER ELECTRICAL F4: BARRAS v RAMBO’S WARRIORS F5: 2 GOALS 1 CUP v GREAT NORTHERNS F6: BREWSKI’S v JUMBI’S 8.00PM MENS F1: FRGGIERS v LOS TORROS F4: BATTO FC v OLD RAMBO’S F5: SORE KNEES UTD v PAULA’S GYM 8.00PM LADIES F2: SOCCER MUMS v BALL BUSTERS F3: ESSENTIAL WARRIORS v BEAGLE CHICKS

Division 3: John Hamill, Steven Jennings, Craig Bulst and Allan Price.

Division 4: Justine McLeod, Freda Adil, Travis Adil and Trisha Spry.

Salerno strikes again with second five wicket haul

FRIDAY NIGHT – 8th December

6.30PM LADIES F1: SNATCH v BEAGLE CHICKS F2: INTIMIDATORS v GYPSIES F3: BALL BUSTERS v AMATUERS 6.30PM MENS F4: FARQUITS v JUMBI’S F5: SORE KNEES UTD v OLD RAMBO’S 7.15PM MENS F1: RAY WHITE v FURIOUS CHEWKO F2: MELENDHRINO’S v FRIGGERS F3: RAMBO’S WARRIORS v FLAMIN TURTLES F4: GREAT NORTHERN v HULK SMASH F5: BREWSKI’S v FC BANTERLONA F6: 2 GOAL 1 CUP v BARRAS 8.00PM MENS F1: LOS TORROS v MBA MAZDA F4: FEELING SNEAKY v PAULA’S GYM F5: SORE KNEES UTD v BATTO FC F6: LASER ELECTRICAL v OLD RAMBO’S 8.00PM LADIES F2: ESSENTIAL WARRIORS v HAS BEENS F3: MAX PEST MANAGEMENT v SOCCER MUMS F7: GOLDEN BULLS v RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS Atherton bowler Michael Salerno.

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Atherton bowler Michael Salerno has taken his second five wicket haul (5-36) for the season and helped his side to a first innings win over Norths in their Cricket Far North match at Loder Park on Saturday. After posting a 7-267 first innings, Atherton went onto bowl Norths out for 155 and take the match points. Sep Barletta 3-28, Paul Nasser 1-31 and Dan Parnell 1-38 also took wickets for Atherton. This Saturday, Atherton travel to Cairns for a one day match with Mulgrave.

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Mareeba boys return home Australian champs TWO young Mareeba boys returned home last week as Australian amateur boxing champions. Matthew Carroll and Kurtis Bryde had a hugely successful three days competing in their weight divisions as part of the Queensland team at the Sunstate Amateur Boxing League National titles held in Melbourne from November 23-25. Both boys faced Tasmanians in their final fights and both walked away as Australian champions. 13-year-old Matthew had a tough first round in the 44.5kg school boys junior division, but came back firing in the next two rounds to claim the title. “It was a great feeling to win,” said Matthew. “The first round was pretty tough and it just made me more determined to win.” While, 12-year-old Curtis, who fought in the 51kg sub junior division walked away champion after his three round fight with a

unanimous points decision from the judges. “It was great, I was ecstatic,” said Curtis. Coach Wayne Bryde from Bryde’s Boxing Gym in Mareeba could not be more proud of the youngsters. “I was over the moon,” said My Bryde. “It didn’t really sink in till the next day that we done it. “At their age to be at the top is just amazing. “They did exactly everything the way we trained for.” The boys will now break for the school holidays and return next year with Wayne hoping to bring a tournament to Mareeba early next year. “We also want to thank everyone in the community who supported the boys and helped them get to the nationals, thank you.” Amateur boxing is very strong in Mareeba and the boys hope to return next year to defend their titles.

CHAMPIONS: Kurtis Bryde, coach Wayne Bryde and Matthew Carroll proudly show off their australian title medals.

Gymnastics open to all in holidays Mareeba gymnastics is opening its doors to anyone interested in giving it a go without becoming a member during the Christmas school holidays. This is the first time the club has offered the opportunity for people to try gymnastics via camp days and hourly sessions.

The day camps will take place on December 18 and 19 and is open to all school aged children. It will include three hours of gymnastics, as well as a swim, arts and crafts and a movie. Non-members are also welcome to head to the come and try days which are split into age

Mareeba ladies win CFN 20/20

groups 5-7 years, 8-11 and 12-15. The club is also offering under-5s drop in sessions throughout December and early January. For more information about times and fees email fun@mareebagymnastics.org.au or phone 4092 5113.

Mareeba and Innisfail ladies teams in the CFN ladies 20/20 grand final on Saturday night. Photo Facebook.

Roosters on track for centenary

2017 Roosters under 19 Best and Fairest Connor Griffin at pre-season training.

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The Atherton Senior Roosters have been back in training for two weeks now as the club prepares for their 100th year of competition in 2018. New head coach Graham Clark said he was pleased with how the squad was jelling in the pre-season training and the player numbers on the park for the early sessions. “I’m really happy at how the players are thriving at training and everyone is keen to step up and improve.”Clark said. “There is plenty of competitiveness around and we have high expectations for

the new season.” The Roosters expect to have the bulk of their 2017 group back and have some new recruits coming in to fill a few gaps. First of the new signings is forward Issac Pedersen who has arrived from the Melbourne Storm where he played in the national under twenty competition. Graham Clark said he would unveil other new signings as they joined the Roosters early in the new year. The Roosters will have a two week break from training over the main Christmas period.

MAREEBA’S ladies cricket team have walked away champions of the inaugural Cricket Far North Ladies 20/20 competition. The undefeated Cricket Chicks played a close game against the Innisfail Thunder in the grand final held under lights in Cairns on Saturday night. Ladies cricket is becoming increasingly popular throughout the far north after the 20/20 games first started in Mareeba earlier this year.

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Seek expressions of interest for the following 2018 Coaching Positions:

UNDER 19 COACH RESERVE GRADE COACH Applications close on the 13th of December, 2017 and should be forwarded to: athroosters@outlook.com

Atherton Senior Roosters celebrate 100 Years in 2018

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> 11 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX 4x4 Auto Wagon ........................................................ $27,950 > 13 Mitsubishi Triton 4x4 GLX Manual Single Cab............................................... $19,950 > 09 Mazda BT50 DX+ 4x4 Manual Dual Cab ....................................................... $17,950 > 13 Mazda 3 Neo Auto Hatch ............................................................................. $14,950 > 14 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Manual Sedan ............................................................ $14,950 > 09 Mazda BT50 DX 4x4 Manual Single Cab ...................................................... $14,950

12 HILUX SR 4X4 SINGLE CAB Turbo diesel, alloy tray, ladder rack, tow bar, 12 months warranty, 6 months rego .......$34,490

> 13 Mazda 2 Neo Auto Hatch ............................................................................. $11,950

13 HOLDEN COLORADO LT 4X4 DUAL CAB Turbo diesel automatic, galvanised tray, tool boxes, steel bull bar, alloys, tow bar, 12 months warranty ..........................................................................................$27,995

HUGE RANGE COMING SOON!

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

> 11 Mazda 2 Neo Manual Hatch ........................................................................... $7,950

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

> 05 Mazda 6 Manual Sedan

12 SUBARU FORESTER AWD WAGON Manual, leather seats, alloys, tow bar, low kilometres, 12 months warranty .................$17,990

> 11 Mitsubishi ASX AWD Auto Wagon

> 02 Toyota Hilux 4x2 Workmate Manual Ute

14 TOYOTA COROLLA SPORT HATCH Manual, airconditioning, alloys, reverse camera, 12 months warranty .......................... $16,490

> 11 Mazda 6 Auto Sedan

> 02 Mazda B2500 4x4 Manual Single Cab

WARRANTY AVAILABLE ON ALL USED VEHICLES* - ENQUIRE TODAY!

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 10 FORD ESCAPE AWD SUV WAGON Auto, alloys, roof rails, 12 months warranty ....................................................................$11,990 PRICES INCLUDE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS, STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION.

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

COMPARE OUR PRICES

...WHY PAY MORE?

COMPANY DEMONSTRATOR SPECIALS 17 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5I-L CVT AWD WAGON Travelled only 2,000 kilometres, includes accessories pack. SAVE OVER $4,000 - NOW PAY ONLY $32,980 DRIVE AWAY 17 NISSAN X-TRAIL ST SERIES 2 CVT 2WD 5 SEAT WAGON Travelled only 2,900 kilometres. SAVE OVER $4,000 - NOW PAY ONLY $29,990 DRIVE AWAY USED VEHICLES  14 Toyota Hilux SR: 3.0 litre turbo diesel auto 4x4 dualcab utility, travelled only 43,000 kilometres, tow bar, side steps, hard tonneau cover, genuine alloy bull bar, electric brake unit, good service history, a better one would be hard to find.......................... $38,990  Late 12 Toyota Hilux SR: 3.0 litre turbo diesel auto dualcab 4x4 with alloy dropside body, front & rear ladder racks, good kilometres, genuine alloy bull bar, tow bar, side steps, window tint, cruise control and UHF radio, ideal tradies vehicle ............................................ $34,990  15 Honda CR-V VTi: 2.4 litre auto 4WD wagon, good kilometres, alloy wheels, reverse camera, rear airconditioning vents, excellent service history, top condition ........................... $25,890  14 Hyundai ix35 Trophy: 2.0 litre auto wagon, good kilometres, leather seats, alloy wheels, reverse camera and rear parking sensors, fog lights, excellent service history, outstanding condition ............................................................................................ $21,990  13 Mitsubishi Triton GLX: 2.5 litre turbo diesel manual singlecab 4x4 with alloy dropside body, travelled only 47,000 kilometres, fitted with reverse camera and rear parking sensors, tow bar, excellent service history .............................................................. $20,990  14 Toyota Corolla SX: 1.8 litre CVT sedan, travelled only 38,000 kilometres, reverse camera, front and rear sensors, alloys, fog lights, immaculate locally owned vehicle, cannot fault ............................................................................................... $18,990  11 Subaru Forester 2.5X: Auto all wheel drive wagon, one careful owner, fully serviced ........ $15,750  12 Subaru Impreza 2.0i-L: CVT all wheel drive sedan, good kilometres, alloy wheels, sat nav, reverse camera, sunroof, immaculate condition...................................................... $15,490  09 Subaru Liberty 2.5i: Auto all wheel drive sedan, good kilometres, alloys, fog lights, leather trim, window tint, one owner vehicle ....................................................................... $11,990  10 Holden Commodore Berlina Series II: 3.6 litre / LPG auto sedan, good kilometres, alloy wheels, rear park sensors, tow bar, tint, good service history ....................................... $10,790

Chano Trentin’s

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

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

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

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