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101 years – Lest We Forget Across the region and the nation, Australians gathered on Monday to commemorate ANZAC Day. Locally thousands attended dawn and mid-morning services to pay their respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ■ See next Wednesday’s edition of The Express for full Coverage of ANZAC Day 2016 across the region.

No public consultation on electoral overhaul for Qld

By Justin Fris LAST Thursday evening marked a watershed evening for state politics in Queensland for a variety of reasons. The Liberal National Party Oppositioninspired Electoral (Improving Representation) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill was debated heatedly into the late hours of Thursday evening, when a curveball from the Palaszczuk Government threw chaos across the chamber. The Bill originally had the sole intention of increasing the number of MP’s across the state from 89 to 93, in a bid to uphold sufficient regional representation in parliament. Both the LNP and the Katter’s Australia Party had attempted to get the Bill passed last year, but it was unsuccessful on both occasions. However with the support of new Independent Rob Pyne (Member for Cairns), the Bill (in its original form) seemingly had the numbers to get across the line. Member for Cook Billy Gordon didn’t share the view of increasing regional parliamentary representation in our state and

sided with the Palaszczuk Government on rejecting the Bill’s original outline. Transparent democracy in Qld then took a hit. With only 18 minutes notice – and with no public consultation with any Qld voter – State Attorney General Yvette D’Ath suddenly introduced a major amendment to the Bill. Ms D’Ath’s amendment involved a major overhaul of Queensland’s voting system, making preferential voting no longer optional. From 2018, all Qld voters will no longer be able to select one preferred candidate – they will be forced into preferential voting. Prior to the vote on the amended Bill, Ms D’Ath told the parliament: “Members opposite say that they have not had the chance to consult their constituents on our amendments, but can they truly say that they have consulted their constituents before they introduced this Bill on Tuesday morning? “The Bill is very different to what they introduced into this parliament last year.” CONTINUED PAGE 4

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History behind Bevan’s nomination MALANDA’s own Kate Bevan is excited about the reinstatement of ‘Dairy Queens’ at the 2016 Malanda Show. Bevan – who has a unique family connection with the Show – was nominated for the competition by fellow local Kirsten Veivers (Dairy Australia’s FNQ Young Dairy Network co-ordinator). Despite being only 20, Kate has attended the Show for several years. If she is victorious in the ‘Dairy Queen’ competition in 2016, she will match the effort of her late mother Cherie, who was crowned ‘Dairy Queen’ in 1983. “I’ve been around the Show for a long time; we’ve been showing cows for close to 20 years,”

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she said. “We were always impressed with the ‘Dairy Queen’ competition because mum still had some things around the house from when she won, like the black swan trophy.” Having relocated to Brisbane to study law at Griffith University (currently in her third year), Kate still always finds time in her schedule to attend the Show each year. “I like the atmosphere of it,” she said. “It’s a fairly small dairy community up here but we all go to the Show. It’s hard to keep in contact during the year, but when you go back it’s like you never left. It’s a really good feeling.”

ST STEPHEN’S Catholic College student Elyse Miller is preparing to represent Queensland in the upcoming national ‘Miss World Australia’ model pageant (for women aged between 17 and 24) in Melbourne. An educated and modest young lady from Dimbulah, Elyse has always had a solid passion for modelling. “On the day (during a model shoot or competition), it’s all about staying calm and not thinking about it too much,” she said. Reputable modelling agencies FRM Model Management (based out of Melbourne) and Bella Model Management (Sydney) have already signed Elyse on their books, which will see her travel regularly to participate in various model shoots and shows. Elyse is one of eight Qld finalists who will compete for the national crown. However, there is more to her than just modelling. A Year 12 student who

achieves at a high level, Elyse is extremely passionate about a career in law and is keen to enter the industry to lend her support to a variety of causes. “I just want to bring attention to the important things,” she said. “I’d like to work specifically in family law.” Elyse’s manager Barbara Head said that Elyse’s modelling experience should hold her in good stead for the national final. “Elyse has had experience from the age of 12 with a modelling agency, so she has done a lot of runway work and photographic work,” she said. “Those are a lot of the prerequisites – along with posture, getting along with people, being a role model and raising awareness and money for charity.” If you are interested in sponsoring Elyse or interested in assisting with her donation total towards the Variety Children’s Charity, please visit: www.missworldaustralia2016.everydayhero.com.au/help-elyse-raisemoney-for-variety

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‘Case dismissed’ in de-amalgamation cash split By Justin Fris THE Tablelands Regional Council had their judicial review application into the de-amalgamation cash split dismissed on all grounds last Friday morning in Cairns. Both the Mareeba Shire Council and TRC are keen to move on from the matter and work cooperatively in future projects, should they arise. TRC Mayor Joe Paronella said: “Council went in to bat for our community, taking a calculated risk to try and get the best outcome for our ratepayers and a fairer cash split,” he

explained. “Based on legal advice, Council understood that there was a 50/50 chance for a positive outcome, with the onus of proof on the TRC. “I understand that a strong, sound case was put forward by the previous Council, however the ruling has not gone in Tablelands Regional Council’s favour. “Whilst it is disappointing not to have a favourable outcome from this legal challenge, we are now able to move beyond amalgamation and de-amalgamation and focus on our core role of providing good governance and improv-

ing the services to our communities within the Tablelands region.” Mayor Paronella added that a subsequent hearing will be held in May to determine the cost of legal fees, but ratepayers wouldn’t be impacted financially. “Ratepayers will not have any further financial impact, as all funds associated with the cash split ruling by Deputy Premier Jackie Trad have already been set aside and costs associated with the legal challenge are covered within the budget for this financial year. “As part of budget deliberations for 2016/17,

my fellow councillors and I will be reviewing all elements to ensure that we deliver cost effective services and sound financial management for the ongoing sustainability of this Council. “We will work in a respectful and collaborative manner with Mareeba Shire Council going forward to achieve regional benefits.” MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore said: “We now move on - as the matter has officially been resolved. In every relationship there is always going to be bumps in the road. “I’m hopeful that the two councils can progress alongside each other into the future.”

Council adopts Rail Interface Agreement THE MAREEBA Shire Council has adopted the Rail Interface Agreement pertaining responsibility for the management and treatment of open-level crossings on council controlled roads across the Shire. The Interface Agreement is a legislative requirement of the Transport (Rail Safety) Act 2010. Prior to 2010, it was a case of Queensland rail assets crossing over council assists and therefore the cost of maintaining rail crossings including signage, lights and boom gates fell on the shoulders of Queensland Rail. Since implementation of the Rail Safety Act 2010, it is now classified that it is council assets which are crossing over Queensland Rail assets; and as such, there was a switch of responsibility for the maintenance of all intersections across the state. Council is now responsible for the maintenance of signage, clear vision lines and pavement markings. Council officers have met with Queensland Rail representatives in order to clarify a number of issues of concern – in relation to responsibility for maintenance and auditing under the terms of the Interface Agreement. The Interface Agreement formalises road and rail manager responsibility for the management of level crossing infrastructure. The Interface Agreement will replace an interim Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) approved and signed off by the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ), on behalf of all Queensland councils. The Interface Agreement defines infrastructure maintenance responsibilities and consequently responsibility for the associated maintenance costs. The agreement details the requirements to manage risk and recommends that regular auditing is undertaken and procedures are put in place to ensure all level crossing infrastructure and visibility corridors are maintained to a suitable standard. The Interface Agreement does not represent a major change to the scope of Council’s responsibility for infrastructure maintenance and replacement. As it stands, the MSC is responsible for all pavement marking and associated level crossing signage for a distance of 0.6 metre either side of the outside rail.

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Shadow Attorney General Ian Walker said: “Sneaking significant voting changes through the Parliament with only 18 minutes notice flies in the face of Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s promise to lead a government of consultation and consensus,” Mr Walker said. “What we have seen in the Parliament was a trashing of Tony Fitzgerald’s landmark integrity reforms by removing voters’ choice at the ballot box.” “A key part of the Fitzgerald reforms that transformed Queensland was the implementation of optional preferential voting, which gives voters a choice if they want to preference and how many preferences they want to

give. “Queenslanders will no longer be able to just vote 1 for the candidate of their choice if they wish.” The Bill (including Ms D’Ath’s amendment) was eventually passed 45-41, with support from all ALP members and independent crossbenchers. Had this new reform been in place during last year’s election, the Palaszczuk Government would have gained nine additional seats. All attempts by those opposed to Ms D’Ath’s amendment to include public consultation (via a committee process) on the matter were also voted against by all ALP members and the crossbenchers.

Lions give back at special ceremony The Tolga Lions Club distributed $11,000 to local community organisations at a special ceremony held at Tolga, last Saturday. The cheque presentation ceremony also coincided with the

planting of a new tree by the Tolga Lions Club and Tolga Historic Society. The new ‘Banana Fig tree’ to replace the one that fell late last year and was there for 99 years, was re-planted in a pot ahead of

ANZAC Day to remember all serviceman and women. Once the revitalisation works and toilet block are completed in Main Street Tolga, the tree will be permanently replanted.

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LNP candidate for Kennedy Jonathan Pavetto spent time in Mareeba last week during his travels of the Kennedy electorate.

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LIBERAL National Party (LNP) candidate for Kennedy Jonathan Pavetto believes it is time for a change in the federal electorate. The enterprising 24-year old from Ingham has a wealth of experience in the sugar cane industry and across a wide range of youth parliamentarian portfolios. In order to win the seat of Kennedy however, Mr Pavetto will have to topple one of the great stalwarts in Australian politics - Bob Katter. Mr Katter has held the seat since 1993. A fierce advocate for regional and remote issues, Mr Katter has built a tremendous rapport across the electorate for many years. Things changed in 2013 however, with a substantial swing (16.15 per cent) going against him, to LNP candidate Noeline Ikin. Ill health has resulted in Ms Ikin having to withdraw her candidacy aspirations, with Mr Pavetto successfully pre-selected in March.

With an election looming, both Mr Katter and Mr Pavetto have commenced their canvassing of the Kennedy electorate. Mr Pavetto is well aware of Mr Katter’s standing in Australian politics, however believes he can bring some positive change to the electorate. “In North Queensland – particularly outside of Townsville and Cairns – we’ve been missing out for far too long,” he said. “It’s been pretty clear that there has been a lot of investment across the country and we haven’t seen a lot of it.” Mr Pavetto said that with the recent release of the Northern Australia White Paper, the spotlight on Northern Australia has never been brighter – with now, the time to strike. “What I bring to the table is making sure we don’t continue to miss out,” he said. “It’s time critical that we need a representative in government whose case can be heard by the Treasurer, Prime Minister and the Minister for

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Make your vote count this federal election. At this year’s federal election, the way you vote for the Senate has changed and it’s important that you understand how to vote correctly.

If you choose to vote below the line, you must number at least 12 boxes, from 1 to 12, for individual candidates in the order of your choice.

On the large white Senate ballot paper, you can choose to vote either above or below the line.

Voting for the House of Representatives has not changed. On the green ballot paper, you must number every box, starting with the number ‘1’ for your first choice, ‘2’ for your second choice and so on until you have numbered every box.

If you choose to vote above the line, you now need to number at least 6 boxes. Put the number ‘1’ in the box for the party or group that is your first choice, a ‘2’ for your second choice and so on until you’ve numbered at least 6 boxes.

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Enterprising local student Max Ridinsky is determined to travel to Russia and re-connect with the Russian side of his family.

Max’s mission to Russia PROACTIVE Cairns Hinterland Steiner School student Max Ridinsky is committed to a very special journey this year. With WWII having separated both sides (Australian and Russian) of his family, Max plans to travel to Saint Petersburg with the intent of reconnecting with the Russian side of his family and learning more about his maternal grandfather, Genardy, who died before his birth. “My mother had planned to visit Saint Petersburg years ago, but then Chernobyl blew up and she was advised not to travel to Russia at the time,” Max said. Genardy was separated from his family during WWII and believed they had died during the Siege of Leningrad. After the war, he had a choice of moving to Canada, Australia or the US – he chose Australia. He would later marry Max’s grandmother (Patricia) and work earnestly as an electrician. Max is desperate to learn more about his family’s experiences in Russia.

Prior to his passing in 1986, Genardy regularly wrote to his mother Elizabeth after the International Red Cross informed him that his mother and family were searching for him. Max will travel via a youth exchange program to a school in Russia, where he will stay with a local host family and try to track down his relatives. “I’m particularly interested in travelling to St Petersburg, as I love the look of their architecture,” he said. Naturally, such a trip requires a lot of money. Max has been working diligently during the school holidays to earn the majority of his required funds, however he is calling on those who may wish to assist him to get behind his cause. “I need to re-establish contact while there are still living members of my Russian family who knew my grandfather or have stories handed down about him,” said Max. “Otherwise, I will lose him forever.” If you wish to help a proactive and intellectual young man’s dream come true, please email pandjridinsky@ bigpond.com or visit his crowd funding web page: https://www.gofundme.com/7javaez

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LANDOWNERS across the Far North who are disenchanted by the Palaszczuk Government’s proposed reforms to vegetation management are being encouraged to sign an official e-petition. Launched by Shadow Natural Resources Minister Andrew Cripps last week, the petition gives landowners another avenue to register their disapproval, with personal landowner submissions to the state-based Agriculture and Environment committee having closed on Monday. “The Palaszczuk Labor Government’s rollback of the LNP’s sensible vegetation management framework will remove property rights, reduce the productivity of the agricultural sector and threaten jobs in regional communities,” he said. “This petition is an easy yet influential way for Queenslanders to send a message to local MPs that they object to Labor’s amendments and explain the negative impact they will have on landholders across the state. “It’s vitally important in this hung parliament that landholders speak up to ensure key crossbench MPs in particular understand how passionate the rural sector is about their ability to responsibly manage vegetation on their properties.” East Barron landowner Peter Spies is extremely passionate on the matter and puts the following statement in perspective for our readership. “My overriding issue with the Bill is that its introduction in the Queensland Parliament on March 17 represents yet another variation to the Vegetation Management Framework - which has been amended over 18 times since its introduction in 1999,” he said. “Ecological processes work in much longer timeframes and can be severely compromised when mismatching, constantly changing regulations are enforced. “Farmers have long called for certainty with the vegetation management regulatory framework. It should come as no surprise that I am totally opposed to continued uncertainty and attacks on the viability of landholders and the long-term sustainability of their businesses.

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Ground cover, not tree cover, determines runoff and erosion risk. “This Bill is causing landholders an inordinate amount of stress and worry. Landholders have raised their concerns with me - as an Agforce representative in particular - to the introduction of High Value Regrowth as an additional layer of regulation under the Vegetation Management Framework on leasehold, freehold and indigenous land. “At a recent auction of the Emissions Reduction Fund, selling carbon abatement was valued at $12.25 per tonne. This Category C high-value regrowth layer appears hastily prepared in a ‘desktop’ mapping exercise, with associated errors including areas of grassland with little or no trees, non-native vegetation such as orchards, plantation timber and bare earth. “Over 10 per cent of the Tablelands cleared agricultural area appears covered by this mapping.” Mr Spies added: “Other aspects of this proposed Bill, raised with me by concerned landholders, includes the removal of High-Value agriculture and irrigated High-Value agriculture from the Vegetation Management Framework and re-introducing the ‘reverse onus-of-proof’. “This is a direct affront to the rights and liberties of farmers. This relegates farmers clearing vegetation to a level below that of criminals, where they are denied common justice. “It will mean farmers are presumed guilty until they are proven innocent, and refused the possibility of making a mistake. Even serious criminals, murderers and paedophiles are innocent until proven guilty. “It is crucial. If landholders want to retain their rights to manage their land and maintain productivity at current levels or further develop, that they communicate this to government through their local MP or petition. “This Bill severely impacts on the ability of farm managers to plan and implement effective long-term property and business management decisions.” For landowners who are interested in accessing the epetition, it can be accessed via: http://www.parliament. qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petitions

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Commitment to Showgrounds upgrade By Justin Fris

The Malanda Showgrounds will receive added upgrades prior to the 100th anniversary in July.

TABLELANDS Regional councillors approved a further $30,000 (excluding GST) in funds to be put towards an upgrade of the Malanda Showgrounds on April 14. Funded through the TRC’s Community and Regional Planning Department, the funds will see much needed upgrades to the showground’s ring road carried out. The Malanda Show Society – which will be celebrating their 100th Show in July – has welcomed the announcement. Malanda Show Society secretary Carl Grandelis said the announcement was another step towards a bumper year for the Show. “The ring road is in a serious need of an upgrade,” he said. “The works will fix up the areas that need fixing and any works of this nature which are announced are welcomed.” In a major coup for the Tablelands, Queensland Governor Paul de Jersey will be attending the official opening on the Fri-

New lawyer on the block A passion for helping others has seen locally known lawyer, Lisa Stansfield, open her own law firm ‘Lisa Stansfield Lawyers’. The idea had been growing for some time and after completing a Queensland Law Society’s Management Course, Lisa built up the courage to finally make the leap to open her own firm. After months of preparation and planning, with her husband and long time Cairns lawyer Chris Rose by her side, the doors were officially opened last month. Lisa wanted an office and business environment that was out of the norm for a lawyer’s office – she wanted something warm and welcoming for her clients – “No marble hallways here,” laughs Lisa. “The new Cairns based office features an intimate board room for meetings, vibrant art work on the walls and open work stations, along with a lot of other friendly additions,” said Lisa. Lisa Stansfield Lawyers offers expert family law advice from Lisa herself. A finalist in the Queensland Woman Lawyer 2015 awards, Lisa has an advanced Masters degree in applied family law and has expertise in wills, estate planning,

and succession law, often dealing with contested estates. To offer the full ‘law service’ Lisa also gives professional advice on other general law matters. “We want to be able to assist everyone and if we can’t help you, we will happily point you in the direction of someone who can.” With strong ties to the local area and having built a referral system amongst her many clients, financial advisers, and yes, other lawyers, Lisa has been off and running since the March opening; and is today caring for and advising many clients across the region. A well as volunteering her services to the Cairns Community Legal Centre and Mareeba Outreach Program, Lisa now also has office space in Mareeba at the Post Office Centre and regularly travels to meet with clients. For more information or for an appointment, contact Lisa on (07) 4041 6506 or 0438 590 139. Email: lisa@ stansfieldlaw.com.au or like them on Facebook and send a private Facebook message to Lisa. www.stansfieldlaw. com.au

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day night. Mr Grandelis said he was informed of Mr de Jersey’s interest in attending the event and correspondence on the matter had been positive. Division 3 councillor Anthony Ball voiced his passion behind the upgrade, encouraging councillors to unite behind the event. “A 100th anniversary is an event that not many of us get to witness in our lifetime,” he said. “I think there is a real opportunity here for Council to probably make some improvements to the showgrounds in preparation for the Show – along with other users of the facility. It is a heavily used ground on that road, with the markets, junior rugby league and the cattle sales. With the Show this year, there is already international interest attending; and from all reports, there will be a record number of exhibits.” TRC Mayor Joe Paronella added: “Once again, this is a win-win situation. We may be spending extra now, but it’s going to save us many years in routine maintenance.”

Tribute to man who made a great impact on Tablelands This Saturday (April 30) at 10 am, there will be the unveiling of an inscription on a rock - to a man who made a great impact for good on the Tablelands. Saeed de Ridder – who died last year in September – will be remembered as an environmentalist, who lived and worked on the Tablelands. He was responsible for many tree plantings in our part of the world, revegetation and for the saving of many endangered trees. There is one such tree in the centre of the courtyard - between the TRC Library and the Ravenshoe Visitor Centre, in Moore Street, Ravenshoe. Saeed’s rock has been placed at the foot of this wonderful tree that he loved. Former TRC Division 2 councillor Shaaron Linwood said: “He was one of the finest men I have ever met and I am

so very blessed to have been counted amongst his friends. “He was a passionate advocate for the natural environment and a fighter for truth and justice with a deep conviction and willingness to speak up when he saw injustice and oppression in any form and that steadfastness won him the respect of all, even those who did not agree with him. “He was one of the most eloquent men I ever met; and that eloquence was matched by his beautiful script - strong, flowing broad strokes - I have never seen such beautiful handwriting.” The Ravenshoe Visitor Centre invites you all to this informal gathering at 10 am on Saturday. Saeed’s wife Carina will unveil the inscribed rock to honour him.

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If you are planning on doing any building work, contact our Building Services team on 4089 2488 prior to commencing works for advice and to ensure appropriate approvals are met. We deliver a maximum five business day turnaround on fully submitted applications which can also include plumbing assessments.

Pavement rehabilitation and bitumen sealing of Kenny Road and Peakes Gully Road from 4m to 6.5m wide, allowing safe passing and improving the load bearing capacity is complete. All footpath upgrades approved for 2015/16 are also complete.

Meetings will now be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month starting at 9am in the Atherton Customer Service Centre Boardroom except for the first meeting in May.

Have Your Say If you want to raise any pest weed or animal issues, come along to the Pest Management Advisory Committee meeting on 17 May starting at 9am in the Atherton Boardroom so that your feedback can be incorporated into a long term plan.

National Volunteer Week 9-15 May There are a number of volunteering opportunities in Council including the arts, tourism, museums, revegetation and libraries. If you would like to be part of a team, have fun and make a rewarding contribution to your community, please contact us. Details and an application form are available from our website or drop into a facility near you. Open every Tuesday and Thursday, the Winfield Park Revegetation Nursery in Malanda needs more volunteers to help sort and process native seeds for propagation, pot plants, prepare potting mix and sort plant species. No previous experience is necessary. Please contact Customer Service or call the nursery on 4096 5354 if you are interested.

Thank you to all our volunteers who give up their time to assist us in providing services.

An upgrade and widening of Gunnawarra Road to 6.5m bitumen seal and the replacement of Muriel Creek Bridge with reinforced concrete box culverts will commence in early May, with works expected to complete by the end of June 2016. Kauri Creek and Maunder Creek Bridge upgrades are on track to complete by mid May.

Funding Success Through the national Blackspot Funding Programme $2,265,500 will go towards widening and sealing Hastie Road between Atherton-Herberton Road and the Kennedy Highway, widening and drainage works on the intersection of Marnane, Fraser and Champion Roads, Tolga and road widening and drainage works on Russell Pocket Road, Yungaburra.

Grant Program Applications for up to $1,000 in funding through the TRC Grant Program close on 31 May for this financial year. Locally based not-for-profit community groups and youth are encouraged to apply as funds are still available. Youth can receive up to $300 per year for costs associated with representing the region for sporting or academic achievements. The application form and further details are available from our website or by calling 1300 362 242.

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Council events Pest Management Advisory Committee 17 May - 9am Atherton Boardroom Taste Safari 19 May - 10-11am Atherton Visitor Information Centre, cnr Main Street & Silo Road Small Business Week 20-22 May - Atherton & Malanda Next Council Meeting Dates 11 & 26 May - 9am Atherton Boardroom

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Friday 20 May, 7am-10am, Atherton Hotel $70 business or industry group member $85 general admission (including all you can eat buffet breakfast) Saturday 21 May, 2pm-5pm, Atherton Community Centre Room 12 $50 business or industry group member $65 general admission Table Talk Brunch Sunday 22 May, 10.30am–1pm Atherton International Club Learn from successful Tablelands business operators how to thrive and take the opportunity to ask questions and get feedback on your ideas. $25 business or industry group member

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Mt Everest conqueror heads to Atherton RESIDENTS across the Tablelands have the rare opportunity to learn from someone who has conquered one of the most imposing physical landmarks on Earth – Mt Everest. Paul Hockey, who was the first (so called, in his words) disabled individual to ever climb the mountain, will present his experiences on Saturday, May 7 at the Atherton Presbyterian Church from 2pm. In his eyes, Mr Hockey believes he is not disabled. The Everest-inspired climb

raised much needed funds for charities and he is hoping to follow up with another imposing climb in 2017. Mr Hockey hopes to climb the K2 mountain, which is located on the ChinaPakistan border. This attempt would be the first disabled ascent of the mountain. His courage, mental toughness and enthusiasm in taking on a challenge is highly regarded by many and this is an afternoon that you do not want to miss.

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Cardie Peters is extremely proud about the new sign in Centenary Park, which outlines its creation.

Cardie’s passion

By Justin Fris

FEW in Mareeba have more work ethic and passion for the betterment of community causes than Cardie Peters. Mr Peters – who has been involved in a multitude of community organisations for over four decades – was one of many who were instrumental in the creation of Centenary Park, which is only a stone’s throw from the Mareeba Heritage and Information Centre. Initial development of the facility began in 1969, with the Mareeba Lions Club at the forefront during this embryonic stage. Mr Peters would then become chairmen of a combined service club committee between 1978 and 1982, where the fruits of the project labour would come to life. And thanks to further goodwill of the Mareeba Lions Club and Girle’s Sign Shop, locals and travellers alike are now able to read the story behind the park’s

creation (opposite the Heritage Centre entrance), after a new sign was erected a fortnight ago. “I actually wrote that story (on the sign) about 38 years ago,” he said. “And I thought what better place than to put it up here. “The Mareeba Lions Club sponsored and paid for the making of the sign by Girle’s Signs and they put it up for us. “And it has worked out great. We now have all the trees with all of the plaques, with everything having been planted as well.” Centenary Park means a great deal to Mr Peters, who still gets a real thrill out of seeing locals and tourists enjoy its facilities. “It (Centenary Park) means a great deal to me,” he said. “It’s great to see it being used so well. It gives me a lot of pleasure to think that 40 years ago, when myself and the other members decided to build it, that it would be like it is today. “I’m very proud of it.”

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Club provides shelter

Eddie Toffanello (Dimbulah Lions Club President), Geoff Lawrance, Brendon Goldsworthy and John Anziliero (Dimbulah Lions Club Secretary) are thrilled with Dimbulah’s new bus shelter.

The ‘Crowdfunding’ craze will head to Mareeba, after success in Malanda.

‘Crowdfunding’ helps Tablelands events

By Justin Fris MEMBERS of the Dimbulah Lions Club (DLC) have recently completed a new bus stop (opposite Dimbulah State School), which will be of great assistance to local school students in the region. Prior to the shelter’s completion, children were often required to huddle under a nearby tree in a bid to seek refuge from bad weather. Naturally, this is extremely hazardous during stormy weather; and the funds raised from local Dimbulah Lions Club events have been able to make the project a reality. Overall, the project cost $4300 – with the community’s assistance in supporting the DLC absolutely invaluable. Former DLC president Geoff Lawrance had long been in favour of the idea - and with support from fellow members and current president Eddie Toffanello, the wheels in motion began to turn. “It took about a year to get all the plans in place, and then Eddie camead in as president and it kept movHalf page press : Finished size 188mm

ing along,” DLC member Brendon Goldsworthy said. “Once we decided to do it and got all the materials, it was pretty much all systems go.” Several members took part in the construction of the shelter, with Eddie Hatchman donating the steel and Dean Mitchell assisting with the concreting. “When it used to rain, I used to see children huddling under the tree trying to keep out of the rain when they got off the bus or were waiting for their parents,” Mr Lawrance said. “I thought if we put up a shelter, they’d at least have somewhere to keep out of the weather.” Students can access school bus services to and from Mareeba from the Dimbulah shelter, with locals also able to travel on the services. Mr Toffanello said he was excited about the shelter and was preparing for a busy month ahead of local community events which the DLC will be assisting with. The DLC would also like to remind everyone about their annual ‘Dimbulah Lions Festival’, which will be heldxon Saturday,(w) Mayset 28 throughout the town centre. (h) 262mm up at 100%

The good citizens of Malanda could hardly believe the buzz that came out of the Malanda Hotel two evenings in a row recently. Crowdfunding hopefuls from across the TRC crowded in for two ‘how to’ handson learning sessions. They also came to celebrate the first of many events run by Startup and Innovation Tablelands (ST) for 2016. There will be an encore performance for Mareeba Shire Council residents on May 9 and 10 at Mareeba Leagues Club. For readers not entirely certain what ‘Crowdfunding’ is, the simplest explanation comes from event facilitator, Christine Doan. “Crowdfunding is like a chook raffle or a lamington drive on the internet,” she said. “Asking for contributions for a worthy cause, a business or a pet project is an age-old story; the only difference today? The internet.” Malanda’s events had 30 people, with a huge variety of fundable projects from

protecting tree roos to building businesses. The Mareeba Crowdfunding sessions are expected to draw an even bigger crowd. Striking to most participants on the first evening was how much they already knew about the basic principles, once the collective knowledge in the room was drawn out. The workshop session on the second evening saw even higher energy levels as small groups worked through their stumbling blocks, often getting more help from each other than from the ST mentors on hand. All mentors had specific expertise to answer questions, guide, and encourage. The highlight of ST’s 2016 programs will be the second annual Startup Weekend Tablelands, August 20-22, in Mareeba. Don’t miss it. If you missed out or want to know more about the array of future events planned by Startup and Innovation Tablelands (ST), please email: hello@startuptableGENERIC: Rust on Navy lands.org or call 0419 656 247.

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The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed an announcement by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that it would carry out a study into notoriously high unleaded petrol (ULP) prices in Cairns. RACQ Executive Manager Public Policy Michael Roth said the investigation was well overdue. “We’ve long been calling on the ACCC to get to the bottom of why prices in the area are so high, and today’s announcement is welcome news to Cairns motorists who’ve been ripped off for years,” Mr Roth said. “It’s time for a fair go at the bowser in Cairns, and we’re hopeful this study will make a real difference to ULP prices in the area. “We’ve seen the impact an ACCC investigation can have on fuel prices. When a market study was carried out in Darwin prices dropped, and they remain significantly lower now than they were prior to that study.” Last Friday’s average ULP price in Cairns was 122 cents per litre (cpl), 6cpl above RACQ’s fair fuel price for the area. Cairns would be the fourth regional location to be investigated by the ACCC as part of petrol monitoring arrangements introduced in 2014, and the first location to be monitored in Queensland.

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Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal disbanded IN a major victory for local producers, the ill-fated Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal has been abolished by Turnbull Government last Tuesday. Established in 2012, many family-owned truck operations had been on the rough end of specifics regarding owner-driver pay rates. Two independent studies were conducted into the long-term viability of the RSRT – with both calling for it to be abolished. Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter – who voted to abolish the tribunal – was scathing in his appraisal of the council in its current form “There is no doubt in my mind that this tribunal was so arrogant, one-eyed and determined not to see the point of view of the small operators that it antagonised them

beyond belief,” he said. “It not only antagonised them but, because it did not listen to them, it put forward proposals which were absolutely flawed. “Let me be very specific: the advantage that a small operator has is that he fixes his own trucks. In a big corporation they have to get people in to fix the trucks for them. “A small operator fixes his own trucks and he drives his own trucks. He is an owner-operator. His family drives the trucks. And, yes, some of them work very, very hard—maybe even work longer hours than they should—but they do this to stay alive and to be competitive. “The competitive advantage they had been removed by the tribunal's decision and the tribunal acted in an excessive and insensitive manner.”

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Creative approach for road safety Support for 1m cycling law

Residents are encouraged to place a ‘life saving’ sticker’ on their bin in a bid to improve road safety.

THE Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) is calling on residents throughout the Mareeba Shire Council jurisdiction to be creative in their bid to improve road safety. With the pure intent on reminding motorists the importance of road safety, the ARSF has released a series of ‘life saving’ stickers – which can be peeled onto any regular council-sized bin. The images themselves are a combination of children walking towards the road, along with speed limit signs. Recent research data from the ARSF confirms that: Fatalities on Qld roads has increased in the past two years 30 per cent of all crashes occurred in 60km/hr or less zones 88 per cent of Qld motorists surveyed admitted speeding over 5km/hr at least once on their journey ARSF CEO Russell White said: ““We believe these stickers have the potential to have a real impact on our roads.

“We have seen some very effective road safety campaigns in recent years that highlight the danger that speeding poses to children crossing streets. “The ‘Life Saving’ sticker campaign builds on this education process, by providing a real-time reminder to motorists to reduce their speed. “If someone is exceeding the speed limit, we hope these stickers will prompt them to immediately slow down. Even small changes in vehicle speed can have a dramatic impact on stopping distances.” Mr White added: “We encourage all Mareeba District residents to place a sticker on their bin. It’s a simple step but it could help to save a life,” he said. “For neighbourhood organisations it’s a particularly worthwhile initiative. The stickers can be supplied to these groups who can distribute them in their communities.”

RACQ has put its full support behind the retention of the ‘one metre’ cycling law ahead of the twoyear trial period coming to an end this week. RACQ Executive General Manager Advocacy Paul Turner said the Club had been waiting for the results of the probationary law, where motorists must keep one metre between themselves and bikes in 60km/h or lower zones and 1.5 metres in areas over 60km/h; but the safety benefits were now apparent. “Two years ago we were worried that legislation may not have the desired effect of helping bring down the number of serious and fatal crashes involving cyclists on our roads, however we’re encouraged by initial findings and it’s a move our members support,” Mr Turner said. “An RACQ survey shows more than 42 percent of Queenslanders think the rule has made the roads safer for cyclists and about the same number want the law permanently on the books. “Just 22 percent of respondents want to abolish the law. “What we absolutely need now is more advertising about the importance of this legislation from the State Government, as our research has shown while more

than 82 percent of people know it exists, a large number may not know why it will help cyclists and motorists travel alongside each other. “The only sure way to see behavioural change into the future is through further education and awareness campaigns for cyclists and motorists about safely sharing the road.” Mr Turner said RACQ acknowledged police concerns around difficulties enforcing the ‘one metre’ law, so any recommendations for better application in this area should be considered. “However the positive outcomes the rule has already had in giving motorists more certainty in how much space to allow when travelling alongside bikes, and better peace of mind for cyclists are a win for all road users,” he said. “Queensland would be taking a regressive step if it repealed the law, considering similar legislation has now also been introduced in New South Wales, South Australia, the ACT and Tasmania.” Mr Turner said implementing segregated bicycle lanes should still be a priority of all levels of government wherever possible into the future, as an added safety measure.

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Amaroo launches brand new stage – Jannali LAST Thursday evening, a crowd gathered together to celebrate the launch of Amaroo’s latest stage – Jannali. The event was attended by the Mayor Tom Gilmore and Councilors Lenore Wyatt, Mary Graham and Kevin Davies, along with guests and residents of Amaroo. Mayor Gilmore commented on the high standard of the development of Amaroo. The latest land release is called JANNALI – meaning ‘moon’. Jannali is another very special stage, featuring 17 lots in a private cul-de-sac. At Amaroo, there are some rather interesting street names – Amaroo means ‘A beautiful place’. Similar to Bundanoon and Yarrabee, Jannali offers a sense of tranquility not often found so close to town. The new stage offers a wide selection of lot sizes, from 600 up to 1900 square metres. There are also six new lots at the top of Karobean Drive. (Karobean meaning ‘together’). Lots are selling now and

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should be ready early 2017. Buying off the plan offers the opportunity to choose the best block. It allows plenty of time to plan and design your home, while not paying rates or losing interest on capital,which is a huge advantage. Amaroo is also celebrating the launch of our new website – amarooestate.com.au. Check out the photo time line, its shows the beginning of Amaroo back in 2006 .The growth and changes are well worth a look. To keep up to date with Amaroo’s progress, please sign up to our monthly newsletter – ‘What’s new at Amaroo’, located on the new Amaroo web site. All of the new stages are located close by Amaroo Medical and the future Village Market Place. If you would like to inspect – visit the Amaroo sales centre, open from 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Saturday. Phone 0409 321 000 or visit www.amarooestate.com.au

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Living is easy in this impressive, generously proportioned contemporary residence in beautiful Riverlands Park. This stylish home nestled in a cul-desac on a level 3049m2 block, with backyard access, is conveniently close to town and schools. The floor plan encompasses four spacious bedrooms with plenty of storage, two tasteful bathrooms and a huge chef's kitchen that flows seamlessly through to spacious living areas and a tiled outdoor entertainment space with servery. Separate from the main residence and built in the same style, is an additional teenager's retreat that can be used for a myriad of purposes. This home screams quality and for those accus-

tomed to the finest of finishes and lifestyle, look no further. For further information and to arrange an inspection, contact exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office on 0408 456 344. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Riverlands Drive, MAREEBA $499,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

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Premium land – outstanding location Tucked away from the hustle and bustle yet only two minutes to all Town facilities you'll find Barron River Gardens. An exclusive riverside estate featuring generous, premium allotments all with Barron River frontage set amongst a quiet cul de sac location. Only six exclusive lots were released with four now already sold. Attributes include – town water and sewerage, covenants in place to protect your investment, stunning, quiet location with Barron River backdrop and generous allotments ranging in

size from 2006m2 to 4126m2 positioned adjacent to open Crown land. This estate is the perfect environment to house your family in a tranquil and picturesque setting. The ultimate lifestyle choice is now available, be one of the select few, with only two allotments left for sale don’t delay. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi. Phone 0417 700 468.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Ciobo Close, MAREEBA FROM $185,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Stylish, private and wonderfully convenient OPEN HOME this Saturday IF you are searching for a property that is both private and conveniently close to town this stylish two bedroom masonry block home boasts all those qualities and more. The home incorporates a blend of contemporary modern living and mediterranean ambiance that is instantly appealing! Features include – set back from the street for privacy, fully tiled throughout, large open plan living area with raked ceiling, stylish kitchen with stone featured island bench, split-system air-conditioning to the living area & master bedroom, massive outdoor entertainment area overlooking the tropical gardens complete with gazebo and in-built BBQ, 1 x 4m x 5m colourbond shed and 1 x 3m x 3m garden, 1210m2 allotment with magnificently landscaped gardens, bushland backdrop and elegant stone gated entry, no rear neighbours and only a

short walk to town centre. Defined by it’s European styling and tranquil environment homes positioned in this setting and location are rare. Open for inspection this Saturday from 10.00am to 12.00 noon. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi. Phone 0417 700 468. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

14 Anzac Avenue, MAREEBA $299,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

AFFORDABLE TOWN UNIT

• FULLY REFURBISHED 2 BEDROOM MASONRY BLOCK • SPACIOUS LAYOUT + GENEROUS KITCHEN & BEDROOMS • BUILT-INS, BLINDS, SECURITY SCREENS & AIRCONDITIONING • 338M2 FENCED BLOCK + ENCLOSED GARAGE

0417 700 468

PRICE: $187,000 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

OPEN HOME

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM - 12NOON 14 Anzac Avenue, Mareeba • PRIVATE MEDITERRANEAN STYLE 2 BEDROOM HOME • FULLY TILED + LARGE OPEN PLAN WITH RAKED CEILING • STYLISH KITCHEN, A/C, SHEDS, NO REAR NEIGHBOURS • 1210m2 BLOCK ONLY A SHORT WALK TO TOWN

ExcEptional buying @ $299,000

JoE 0417 700 468

SalVatoRE 0427 775 414

SOLD

SOIL TE S T S LE AVAIL AB Y R FOR EVE LOT!

17 BLOCKS TO CHOOSE FROM! SOLD

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Prices starting @ $85,000 SOLD

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PROPERTY

Con’s garden paradise

Once through the gate you’re guaranteed to fall in love with this amazing tropical garden and lovingly restored 3 bedroom masonry block home. Set on 1626 m2 the immaculately maintained home features open plan living with beautiful modern kitchen, a generous dining area and cosy comfortable lounge. Walk though large glass sliding doors onto a tiled outdoor patio and you are immediately embraced by nature. Con’s tranquil garden with its amazing array of colour is not only pleasing to the eye but a haven for bird life and butterflies. Back inside the three bedrooms have built-ins with air-conditioning in the master. Both laundry and bathroom have been renovated and you will find tiles throughout the home. Other features include large eaves help keep the home cool and protect in from the weather, a second tiled outdoor area can be used for entertaining or a additional carport and a lock-up shed to store your garden tools with room for a vehicle. The property is fully fenced on a corner allotment with only two neighbours. With its peaceful ambience and private aspect, this property is a rare slice of paradise. Book an inspection today – contact agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961, at Ray White Rural Mareeba.

MAKE AN OFFER ...

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LU S

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

2000m2 and Loaded With extras

Family living at its best – under $300,000

Investment Or FIrst HOme tHIs One tIcks All tHe BOxes

Positioned on the Cairns side on a large corner block, this uniquely designed home is perfect for keen investor or first home buyer. • 3 bedrooms, new bathroom • Unique open plan living with high ceilings • Airconditioned • Open carport • Fully fenced 839m2 block • Currently rented for $340 per week Break into the property market... great location, great condition, hassle free. Price: REDUCED $275,000 Contact: Exclusive Agents Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692 or Raquel Cunzolo 0408 983 879

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Are you chasing the perfect family home that ticks all of the boxes, well this home situated at Biboohra is just waiting for you. • 4 bedroom masonry block • 2 separate living areas • 2x 5000 gallon poly/bushman tanks • Bore + 5000 litre rainwater tank • 3 bay open powered shed • Fully fenced front and back yards • Currently rented @ $350 per week • Large 2020m2 block This property must be inspected to see all that is on offer! Price: REDUCED TO $329,000 Contact: Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

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MAREEBA $347,000 John Goncalves Ray White Rural Mareeba 0407 691 961

Welcome Home!

Buy Right  - Buy Now!!

Perfectly positioned on the Cairns side on a 1044m2 block. • Quality built ‘Battistin Builders’ home • 4 bedrooms with built-ins & airconditioning • Main bedroom with walk-in robe and modern ensuite • Spacious kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances • Open plan living/dining which opens out to the patio (tiled) • Tiled double lock up garage with roller door access to the patio • 2800mm high ceilings • 8m x 9m insulated Colorbond shed • Fenced house yard with side access • Fully irrigated lawns and easy maintenance gardens Don’t delay! This is your moment to own this great piece of real estate. Price: $459,000 Neg Contact: Ivona Carusi 0409 579 197

Whether you are looking for an investment or a place to call home, this one is for you. • Modern Block rendered home • 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Open plan living • Kitchen with ample storage • Patio + pergola area • Side access + easy/well maintained yard • Cement driveway to a 6m x 3m garden shed • Fully fenced 822m2 block A great opportunity to secure an investment or first home. Price: $349,000 NEG Contact: Ivona Carusi 0409 579 197

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This beautifully presented timber sliding windows installed. We cannot forget the shed! 6m x family home is situated on a 779m2 fully fenced block, only metres to 6m powered shed with a 6m x 6m schools, parks and local amenities. awning to park two vehicles. Concrete All this at your doorstep - what more driveway and pathways around the could you ask for? home and shed. Manicured lawn and Surprisingly spacious and light- beautifully landscaped with minimal filled interior comprises of 3 bedrooms maintenance. Nothing to do but move straight in (all with built-ins) and functional bathroom, open-design lounge and dining so come on, make it yours. area complemented by a newly built kitchen with stainless steel cooking For more information or a private appliances and dishwasher. Add to inspection please contact excluthis, air-conditioning throughout the sive agent Ivona Carusi at Ray home, and storage area/office down- White Rural Mareeba on 0409 579 stairs. 197. Large entertaining area with a built-in wood fired oven which is under cover to ensure you will be able to entertain Address: MAREEBA - rain, hail or shine. Price: REDUCED to $285,000 NEG Always cared for Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Ivona Carusi inside and out - re Ray White Rural Mareeba stumped (steel), interior Contact: 0409 579 197 repainted, recently fully security screened and

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PROPERTY All the work is done – move right in

Step into this gorgeous home offering all the charm of yesteryear with a contemporary feel. Situated in the center of town and within walking distance to schools and shops this location is second to none. This well-loved home has been renovated and is full of personality. Upstairs features two bedrooms, one bathroom and beautifully polished timber floors throughout the living areas. The kitchen is brand new, practical with ample storage and conveniently located central to the home. Downstairs holds the third bedroom perfect for a teenagers retreat or guest bedroom, the option is yours. The home is surrounded by lush tropical gardens which allows you to entertain in privacy both at the Address: front and rear of Price: the property. The Agent: rear outdoor liv ing area features Contact: a generous sized deck capturing

the cool breezes, making it perfect for entertaining all year round. There is a concrete driveway leading to the rear of the property to the sheds. The main shed is 12m x 6m and the secondary shed is 12m x 3m in size, perfect for a workshop and/or extra storage. Complete with a solar power system ensuring your electricity bills are kept to a minimum. All of this is set on a large 1110m2 fully fenced allotment. Come and inspect and be prepared to fall in love with this delightful and enchanting home. Contact the exclusive agent Vince Costas at Central Realty today. Phone 0419 926 691 or 4092 2232. Quill Street, MAREEBA $295,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

Private sanctuary in the rainforest

Here is a unique opportunity to purchase two homes on 1 title on 1.4 acres (5840m2). The property is set at the end of the street, tucked away from sight and encircled by spectacular rainforest backdrop, bordering on to Jumrum Creek and Conservation Park. The main residence offers a charming two bedroom, two bathroom, split level timber/concrete block cottage just oozing with character. Sunlight filters through an abundance of double hung windows softening the dining room which flows into the country style kitchen. Cathedral ceilings with exposed trusses, rustic timber floorboards and a fireplace in the lounge room add a homely feel and timber tones add warmth to the rooms. Other features include built-in wardrobes, air-conditioning and under house storage. The second dwelling has been well maintained and consists of a concrete block two storey home with two bedroom self-contained unit with open plan

living space upstairs and a self-contained bed sitter downstairs and a share laundry and single lockup garage. Both houses have solar hot water service and there is town water supply and a 27,000 litre rain water tank plus a large concrete shed/workshop (two lockable bays and two open). Perfect for two families to reside on the one property or live in one house and rent out the other. Genuine enquiries only. Please contact exclusive agent Sophie Bozzo at Mareeba Property Office. Phone 0428 128 154. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Monty Close, KURANDA $880,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Sophie Bozzo Mareeba Property Office 0428 128 154

Riverlands Park

 S 42 BLOCK ALREADY SOLD!

From $135,000 to $139,500 PRIVATE SPACIOUS RURAL HOME SITES FROM 3000SQM

Just 7 Blocks remain at Riverlands Park, a premium rural residential community offering near acreage blocks in a peaceful natural setting, just 5 minutes from Mareeba and 40 minutes from Cairns.

Riverlands Park is the rural escape you have long desired. A place to build your home and your future, with room to breathe, live and relax. A place where your kids can run, play and just “be kids”. Close enough to the amenities of town... but also far enough away. This is near-acreage living at its finest, complemented by a stylish entry statement, kerb and channelling, underground power and strict building covenants to protect your long term investment. Be Quick – only 7 blocks remaining!

85%

SOLD

OUT!

For a copy of full plans and dimensions of the last 7 blocks remaining contact:

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PROPERTY All concrete block, under 300k

with heaps of storage, 6m x 4m utility shed plus 3m x 3m garden shed, fully fenced 814m2 allotment, close to town and a great investment – rents for $320/week at present. Set on a fully fenced 814m2 block with low maintenance lawn and gardens and a 6m x 4m utility shed plus a 3m x 3m garden shed. With our rental market being so tight and rental returns looking good, this property will certainly appeal to the astute investor. Currently returning $320pw in rental income this property will make a great, low-maintenance investment to add to your portfolio. All of this outstanding value available for buyers looking for a concrete block home under $300k. For more information or to arrange a private inspection please contact the exclusive agent Remo Esposito at Central Realty today. Phone 0401 969 473.

Cec Wilson Drive, MAREEBA $290,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

Don’t delay call today to inspect

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES SA

Ideally set in one Mareeba's most sought after locations is this well presented solid concrete block home. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac, not far from schools, shopping centers and sporting clubs is what makes this property the perfect place to call home. The functional floorplan exudes a warm and welcoming ambiance with neutral colours throughout. The open plan living area is fitted with timber look vinyl flooring and is serviced by split system air-conditioning, keeping you cool in the warmer months. The near new kitchen is spacious and practical with loads of bench and cupboard space, plus recently fitted new appliances. Boasting three bedrooms, two of which are air-conditioned and one bathroom. One bedroom has an additional semi-ensuite and the master bedroom has a walkin robe. Features – concrete block external and internal walls, open plan living serviced by split system air-con, near new, spacious kitchen with loads of bench space, new appliances, bedrooms air-conAddress: ditioned, quiet Price: cul-de-sac loAgent: cation, secu rity screens, Contact: huge laundry

5 2 5 PICTURE PERFECT PARADISE

4 BEDROOM CLAY BRICK & CONCRETE BLOCK HOME • SEWING ROOM OR OFFICE • BATHROOM + ENSUITE • 2 TOILETS • AIRCONDITIONING & FANS • REAR PATIO/LAUNDRY • 2 STOREROOMS • SINGLE CARPORT • ON 650m2 ALLOTMENT

$260,000 4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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 Colonial style Queenslander on private 6 acre bush block  Raked ceilings with exposed beams  Beautiful french doors & windows  Wood ﬁred heater to the living area  Airconditioned  Wraparound verandahs  Views of the Barron River valley  18m x 9m (approx) shed with guest house  8 megalitre water allocation

39 Ellery Road, Mareeba $695,000 NEG

REMO ESPOSITO 0401 969 473 Ofﬁce: 4092 2232 Email: remo@crmareeba.com www.crmareeba.com

ACREAGE BLOCKS – A FEW MINUTES TO TOWN

It’s the site for the house of your dreams. Build a shed that’s the envy of your mates. Keep a horse or a cow. Garden on a spectacular scale! Quiet close, bitumen road, power, some blocks with a bore. This is sought after acreage, near level with treed backdrops and BIG sky. BROOKLANdS ESTATE is to the south west of the town at the end of La Spina Road (off Roiko Road) past the gun and rifle clubs, so close to schools and shopping but with that true country feeling.

PRICES START AT $185,000... Why NOT vISIT ‘BROOKLANdS ESTATE’ ANd dREAM & SChEME ABOUT yOUR FUTURE hOME?

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Built in 2010 this four bedroom mod- roof, on 821m2 allotment. ern home will impress. Asking price is $400,000 negotiLocated in a quiet avenue to suit able – see website, click on residenthe modern day family. The kitchen tial, H277. has stainless steel gas appliances and there is a combined kitchen and Contact exclusive agents Mareeba dining area separated by a partition to Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, the lounge. Mark on 0428 121 520 or Lyn on Other features include: two bath- 0427 153 868. rooms (includes ensuite), builtins, air Address: Eli Close, MAREEBA conditioning and fans, Price: $400,000 NEG spacious rear patio/enAgent: EXCLUSIVE to Mareeba Real tertainment area, douEstate Agencies ble carport, rendered Contact: 0428 121 520 / 0427 153 868 masonary block externally with colorbond

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Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

SELF REMOVAL & STORAGE

MAREEBA 4092 4222 ATHERTON 4091 3411 www.travelexperience.com.au

Self Removal & Storage

TREE LOPPING

Your One Stop Shop for Packaging Materials, Vehicle Hire and Storage Solutions

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

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SKIP BINS

BIGGA SKIPS ACROSS THE TABLELANDS SIZES UP TO 8 METRES PHONE 4095 5182 / 0418 989 155

RAD SKIPS (a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m 14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS! LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916 VENUE HIRE HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions! Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

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Funeral Notice

Garage Sale

CRISTOFOLI: Marino

SUPPORTERS OF 65 ROSES FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND CYSTIC FIBROSIS 4 FAMILIES

Happy BirtHday

tELEaH! ~ 27th April ~

We are all so happy to have you home and hope you have a beautiful day. Love Dad, Mum, Tash, Jarrod and all your family and friends.

“Happy 18tH”

Katherine Kayla ~ 28th April, 2016 ~

Enjoy your party!!

Late of Dimbulah, passed away on the 21st April 2016. Aged 84 years. Beloved husband of ILVA (dec) and partner of ANITA GAGNO (dec). Loved father, father-in-law, nonno, brother, brother-in-law and Zio of the Hill and Busbridge family (New Zealand), Sabatini family (Dimbulah), Morzone family (Brisbane), Cristofoli family (Canada and Gordonvale), Zavagno family (Canada) and the Taiariol family (Italy). Relative and friends of Marino are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which is appointed to move from St Anthony’s Catholic Church, Dimbulah, TOMORROW THURSDAY 28th APRIL, 2016 after a service commencing at 1.00pm for interment in the Dimbulah Cemetery. Members of the QLD Alpini Association, Dimbulah Bowls Club, past staff and students of Dimbulah State School and staff of the Mareeba Garden Settlement are also invited to attend. Marino and the family have requested that people wear bright colours. “Stubborn as always, he did it his way. He was ‘The Boss’ to the end”.

31 VAUGHAN STREET, MAREEBA Saturday 30th April: 8:00am to 4:30pm Sunday 1st May: 8:00am to 12:00 noon

CUPBOARDS, BOOKCASES, DOORS, BOOKS, BRIC A BRAC, CLOTHING, PLANTS ETC. FOR SALE! Raising money for Cystic Fibrosis 4 Families & 65 Roses for CF.

Pets

Adopt-A-Pet My name is Ruby. I am a red cattle cross about 1 year old. I do need to go to a family who can give me a lot of exercise and stimulation. I have a very happy and outgoing personality. View me on the website www. mareebanimalrefuge. com.au or phone 40923060.

Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

Atherton: 4091 2147 Mareeba: 4092 1013 Local Family Owned & “Entrusted for over 65 years”

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Happy 18th Birthday

Katherine CONGRATULATIONS! May all your hopes and dreams come true. Love always, Mum, Dad and Daniel.

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Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

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MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

Katherine Kayla Enjoy your party! Love you heaps, Nonno and Nonna, Zio Joseph, Zia Ayleen and Cousins.

WiTh

Church Notices Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Ave, Mareeba (Former Living Waters)

WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday 10am & 6pm

You are very welcome to join us to experience God’s unconditional love. ENCOURAGING THOUGHT: Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others; unsuccessful people are always asking what’s in it for me?

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

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WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS  Q.C.W.A Mareeba hosts Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba.  Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba. All members and non members welcome.  PCYC Mareeba Seniors social club meets for games, excursions, trivia every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am at the PCYC Sports Hall 183 Walsh St Mareeba. New members welcome.  Al-Anon Family Groups - Help for family and friends of Alcoholics meets in Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen meals available every Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm entry via back gate. Everyone welcome. Gold coin donation appreciated. Got an event coming up? Email The Express today! admin@ theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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CLASSIfieds Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252B Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 PROPOSED MINERAL MINING OPERATION ‘Ashwin 2’ – Mining Lease Application Number 100035 For a term of 10 years - Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority EPSL00547413 under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of gold on the following land parcels within the Mareeba Shire Council: Lot 1 on CF14 Lands Lease (Access), Lot 14 on SP250040 Lands Lease (Mining & Access), Lot 4567 on SP254826 Lands Lease (Access), SegPar 9268049, 9268050, 9268051, 9268053, 9268030 Road (Access). The application is located at approximately 93.7 kilometres NNW of Chillagoe. The applicants are: STEPHEN JOHN BROWN 100% Date & time Applications Lodged: 12 MAY 2015, 10:06AM Mining activities to be carried out include: Small scale alluvial mining operation Mining Lease Application Documents The application documents consist of the Application for Mining Lease and copies of or extracts from the application documents, and the endorsed Certificate of Public Notification detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may downloaded from the Departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office – Verde Tower, Level 9, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines office on (07) 4447 9230 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au. Environmental Authority Documents The application documents for the proposal consist of the following: Application form; Copies of, or extracts from, the application documents may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection 5B Sheridan Street “William McCormack Place”, Cairns or may be obtained by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on: palm@ehp.qld.gov.au. Making A Properly Made Objection / Submission It is advised that any person/entity may make an objection to the grant of the mining lease, and/or a submission about the application for the environmental authority. The objection/submission period, during which objections/submissions can be given, concludes on Friday 20th May, 2016. A properly made objection and/or submission must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection/submission period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Department of Natural Resources and Mines Mineral Assessment Hub PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld 4810 mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au Objections To The Mining Lease Application: A properly made objection in respect to the grant of the mining lease is one that: states the grounds of the objection and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; is signed and dated by each person/ entity (i.e. signatory) making the objection; states the name and address of each signatory. Intending objectors should contact the local mines office on (07) 4447 9230 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining. A copy of the objection must also be served upon the applicant/s on or before the last day of the objection period at the following address: Stephen John Brown PO Box 533, MAREEBA, QLD. 4880 Submissions For The Environmental Authority Application: A properly made submission must meet all of the following requirements: • Be written or made electronically • State the name and address of each submitter • Be made to the administering authority stated above • Be received on or before the last day of the submission period • State the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds. Intending submitters may contact the Project Officer of Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on (07) 4222 5334 to obtain a submission form or obtain a copy from the departments website: www.ehp.qld.gov.au.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252B Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 PROPOSED MINERAL MINING OPERATION ‘Butchers Extended’ – Mining Lease Application Number 100062 For a term of 10 years - Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority EPSX03467715 under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of Gold, living quarters/camp, tailings/settling dam, transport-vehicular-haul road, treatment plant/ mill site, water supply, workshop/machinery/storage on the following land parcels within the Cook Shire Council: SegPar 892069 Road (Access), Lot 1 on CP907719 Regional Park (Mining & Access). The application is located at approximately 3.5 kilometres Northeast of Maytown. The applicants are: EUREKA RESOURCES PTY LTD 100% Date & time Applications Lodged: 07 SEPTEMBER 2015, 02:39PM Mining activities to be carried out include: Small scale alluvial mining operation Mining Lease Application Documents The application documents consist of the Application for Mining Lease and copies of or extracts from the application documents, and the endorsed Certificate of Public Notification detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may downloaded from the Departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office – Verde Tower, Level 9, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines office on (07) 4447 9230 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au. Environmental Authority Documents The application documents for the proposal consist of the following: Application form; Copies of, or extracts from, the application documents may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection 5B Sheridan Street “William McCormack Place”, Cairns or may be obtained by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on: palm@ehp.qld.gov.au. Making A Properly Made Objection / Submission It is advised that any person/entity may make an objection to the grant of the mining lease, and/or a submission about the application for the environmental authority. The objection/submission period, during which objections/submissions can be given, concludes on Monday 23rd May, 2016. A properly made objection and/or submission must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection/submission period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Department of Natural Resources and Mines Mineral Assessment Hub PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld 4810 mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au Objections To The Mining Lease Application: A properly made objection in respect to the grant of the mining lease is one that: states the grounds of the objection and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; is signed and dated by each person/ entity (i.e. signatory) making the objection; states the name and address of each signatory. Intending objectors should contact the local mines office on (07) 4447 9230 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining. A copy of the objection must also be served upon the applicant/s on or before the last day of the objection period at the following address: Eureka Resources Pty Ltd C/- Mining & Resource Permit Services PO Box 14202, MOUNT SHERIDAN, QLD. 4868 Submissions For The Environmental Authority Application: A properly made submission must meet all of the following requirements: • Be written or made electronically • State the name and address of each submitter • Be made to the administering authority stated above • Be received on or before the last day of the submission period • State the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds. Intending submitters may contact the Project Officer of Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on (07) 4222 5334 to obtain a submission form or obtain a copy from the departments website: www.ehp.qld.gov.au.

Proposed Development Have your say! SWIMMING POOL CLOSURES MAREEBA SWIMMING POOL Closure 1 June 2016 to 31 July 2016. Depending on annual maintenance and weather, hours may be limited during the last two weeks of this period. Please contact June or Syd Cotter on 0407 672 126/0407 229 537 if the pool needs to be used urgently for any purpose. KURANDA AQUATIC CENTRE Closure 1 June 2016 to 31 July 2016. Please contact June or Syd Cotter on 0407 672 126 if the pool needs to be used urgently for any purpose. DIMBULAH SWIMMING POOL Closed 11 April 2016 to 20th September 2016. Note: Pool will be opened during the annual Wheelbarrow Race 13th and 14th May 2016. For reopening day and times contact Maxine Smith on 4093 5307. PHONE: 1300 308 461 WEBSITE: www.msc.qld.gov.au

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EXPRESS sPORT RESULTS Mareeba Tennis Mon. 7pm social Singles and Doubles. Tues. 7pm social tennis Winner: Henri & Jay. Tuesday Ladies comp. starting soon. A competition involving only tableland teams. Midweek fixtures: Div. 4 Annette Penny 32-24, Div.3 Julie d Rhonda 33-23, Div. 2 Narelle d Robert 46-10, Div. 1 Jason d Danny 31-25. Thurs. 8am social tennis Winner for 21/4/2016: Sara. Ravenshoe Sporting Shooters Saturday 23rd April - .22 open sights rifle comp. N Roach 236, J Anderson 227, M Roach 225.1, C Allman 209, J Norman 208, S Waters 180.1, G Gentle 172, J Delacey 120. Pistol results - G Gentle 256.2, M Newton-Gentle 236.3, V Rebech 172.1, B Kidner 119.1, H Poulos 110.1, S. Walters 98, Susie Walters 85, D Nicol 63. Wednesday 27th April - Pistol and rifle practice. Saturday 30th April - Hunter class rifle/Air pistols/pistol practice. RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB April 24: Sunny with erratic switching gusty winds. Results for double 400, 10 shots comp. Target Rifle – S. Durham (Mareeba) 104.11, J. Kuchel 103.11. F Standard – M.

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Wood 112.5. F Open – P. Burg 118.11. F/TR – C. Allman 115.9, B. Gianasi 113.5, J. Anderson 111.5, P. Padgett 110.5. Sunday, May 1: Double 500yds, 10 shots comp. 8.30am start. Mareeba & Memorial Bowls Club Tuesday19/4/16: Winners: Helen, Hazel, Annette. Touchers: John Titlow, Annette Allen, Vince Mete. Wednesday: Luigi Bruno,Arthur Moss, Del DeCamilli. Thursday: Trevor Gray, Elio Crema R/U Tony Capella, Mario Battistin. R/U Sunday: Pauline Brown,Amando Rogato, Rex Cummings R/U Roland Hill, Peter Stevens, Lawrie Frankish, Brian Fitzpatrick. Atherton Bowls Club Men: Tuesday 19 April winner W.DeRaadt M.A.Pluschke, Wednesday 20 April winner N.Stubbin R.Short L.King G.Weare, Friday 22 April Self Selected Pairs winner W.DeRaadt C.Hobson r/u J.Damiani G.Bew. Yungaburra Bowls Club Results: Tuesday, 19th April - Night Bowls Winners: Maryke Dobe and Sally McPhee. 3 bowl pairs and triples were played. Wednesday, 20th April - Mixed Social - Winners: Pe-

ter Mahar, Ken VanDorssen, David Foster and Shirley North. Runner’s Up: Danny Gibson, Frank Ballerini, Herbie Lewis and Kay Hogan. Ladies Club Championship Singles - Yvonne Milevskiy defeated Vicki Wieland. Men’s Competition - Corey Johnson defeated Terry McCarthy. Friday, 22nd April - Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Mal Brown and Barry Lord. Runner’s Up: Paul Stein and Terry McCarthy. Saturday, 23rd April - Triples: Winners: Kay Andersen, Bob Pritchard and Joe Richards. Runner’s Up: Danny Gibson, Gary Eagleton and Rosemary King. Atherton Clay Target Club Results 23rd /24th Clay target shoot. Saturday Night 25 Target pointscore: AA 1st Jason Williams 74/75 2nd Steve Murphy 72/75. A 1st J Brownson 68/75 2nd M Costa 65/75, B 1st Neil Sinclair 61/75 2nd D Ellery 59/75, C 1st Ryan Price 67/75 2nd Greg Braid 64/75. 25 target double barrel: AA Rob Hunter 25/25, A John Brownson 23/25 Maurie Costa 23/25 Neville Sheenan 23/25, B Dave Ellery 23/25 Peter Vit 23/25, C Greg Braid 22/25. Sunday 30 Target Double barrel (cash divide): AA Jason Williams 30/30 Eddie Collins 30/30. A Neville Sheehan 29/30 Duncan Sutherland

29/30, B Liane Robertson 28/30, C Ryan Price 26/30 George Bugeja 26/30. Atherton Golf Wednesday Sporters played Stableford with John Cole making a return to win on 24 pts ,on countback from Kenleigh Mather,3rd Tony Brown. NTPs 3&13 Swifty Finlen,18 Glen Lee.Least putts John Cole 15. Thursday Ladies Stableford winner Annette Seawright 33 pts ,ru-up Shelley Broadley 31 pts.NTPs 3 Michelle Pearsall,11 Robin Beck,13 Marg Doolan,18 Heather Beaven, Friday Chook run winner Mark Broadley 14 pts, Saturday was a PLATYPUS EMBROIDERY Sponsored Stableford. Ladies had a good field of 15 players and was won by Marg Dollman 33 pts on c/b from Joan Meynell.NTPs 3 Dawn Faulkner,11&18 Kerry Williamson,13 Heather Beaven. Mens winner in a field of 31 players in a good scoring day was Wes Page 42 pts on c/b from Mark Broadley and John Stuart. NTPs 3 Greg Lee,11 & 18 Peter Steventon,13 Keith Sanderson. Sundays Tableland Top Meats Stableford winner was Craig Withers 41 pts,ru-up Jay Fraser 37 pts,3rd Peter Fraser 35 pts. NTPs 3 Garry Thompson,18 Pup Hilder

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EXPRESS sPORT Classy Katrina set to make a splash in Italy Katrina Coffey with her Mareeba-based coach, June Cotter.

MUFC return to winning ways By Justin Fris

By Justin Fris

EXCEPTIONAL swimmer Katrina Coffey is poised to achieve highly at the upcoming Trisome games in Italy, which will be held between July 15-22. Despite living with Down’s Syndrome, Katrina has never let anything get in her way of achieving highly. She has already travelled interstate and overseas to various swimming championships and always returned a winner in more ways than one. Her passion and swimming tactical knowledge is limitless – and she works feverously every day to maximise her performance in the pool. Along with swimming commitments, Katrina enjoys ballet and tap dancing - all activities she believes are a personal way of expressing herself as a person. “I love to express how I feel,” she said. “I think being able to represent my country will be a wonderful experience.” Since her relocation from Brisbane, Katrina has been training with Mareeba Wildcats Swimming Club coach, June Cotter. The pair have formed a very special bond, with Ms

Cotter ensuring that Katrina is getting the most out of every session they have together. “It’s really good that she is able to do all of the strokes,” she said. “I think that is really wonderful because not only has she been able to do all of the strokes, she does them over a variety of distances. “It’s opened up my learning skills as a coach as well, because it is a different field for me.” Katrina’s mother Vicki said that a lot of people had put a lot of time in effort to helping Katrina on her journey; and that the family was eternally grateful. Unfortunately due to recent federal funding cuts, all swimmers representing Down Syndrome Swimming Australia (DSSA), do not receive any support and are required to pay exorbitant amounts to represent their country. The Coffey family need to raise $14,000 in order for Katrina to travel and compete in Italy. If you would like to make a fully tax deductable donation towards Katrina’s tally, it can be made as follows: Account Name: Katrina Coffey (DSSA Gift Account) BSB: 034074 - Account Number: 215499.

Ciggy Butts light up Stingrays

THE Mareeba United Football Club opened their 2016 FNQ Premier League account last Saturday evening, after coasting to a 3-0 win over Edge Hill United at Endeavour Park. Alex Srhoj’s men controlled the match from the off and were able to torment a leg weary United, who were playing their second match in three days. After controlling possession for much of the first half, MUFC talisman Wayne Srhoj managed to put the visitors in front on the stroke of halftime. After Ben Fresta, Dennis Allen and Stevan Cater had all played their part in the build up, Srhoj was able to fire past Tim Malysiak in the United goal. Srhoj would ooze class throughout the remainder of the contest, and have direct involvement in the final two goals. The first beneficiary was Paul Ruiz, who gleefully took advantage of Srhoj’s centimetre perfect through ball in the 67th minute. Only five minutes later, Allen

would secure the points for the visitors, after he caught Srhoj’s no look pass on a half volley, and sharply steered it into the net. Post match, Coach Srhoj said he was glad that his lads were building confidence and achieved a win for all of their hard work. “Our performances haven’t been too far off in recent weeks,” he said. “It’s nice to see us getting rewards for our effort and the boys are getting their confidence back. “It was a good all-round performance. “We were able to play our football, but at times, also change it up a bit and play a few different styles.” Srhoj brought on 15 year old Ben Dickenson as a substitute for his first-team debut and was happy that his hard work in training had been rewarded. Additionally, youngsters Jaydon Wells and John Ghensi also gave a good account of themselves when asked to step up. MUFC will have a bye this week (due to Labour Day), before they will travel to the south coast and face Innisfail on May 7, who have been in excellent form of late.

Fabio Nocilla swoops in for a handy layup for the Ciggy Butts.

By Justin Fris THE Ciggy Butts continued their mid-season renaissance in the Mareeba Basketball League, after outlasting the Stingrays 47-34 last Thursday evening. Shooting from both sides was extremely poor at times, however the Ciggy Butts were able to turn more of their scoring opportunities into points. The Stingrays were stagnate on offence during much of the first quarter, which hindered their ability to force momentum into their favour. Possession was dominated by the Ciggy Butts for the majority of this period, but they would only generate 5/14 from the field for their hard work. General play throughout the midcourt would eventually open up during the second quarter, with heaving passes and nifty screens a common sight for those watching on. Brendan Ebner was a tireless worker for the Sting-

rays, scanning the key with radar-like precision in a bid to find an open man. Through Ebner’s guidance, the young ‘Rays would eventually burst through a dull end to the second quarter and head into the half time break with a 22-19 lead. Experience often proves to be a critical component of the Mareeba Basketball League, and the Ciggy Butts benefited from a herlaculan second half performance from Warren Thomson. With Thomson unsettling the younger ‘Rays with his nous and awareness around the fringes of the key, his teammates began to win more and more of their 1v1 battles. The Ciggy Butts would finally break the game open halfway through the final quarter and never relinquished their lead. This week, the Ciggy Butts will take on the Young G’s, while the Stingrays will have a chance to bounce back against the Comets.

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Bittersweet week for FNQ Heat By Justin Fris THE FNQ Heat suffered their first defeat of the 2016 National Premier League campaign last Saturday, after being defeated 2-0 by Redlands United. Backing up from their midweek 6-0 FFA Cup victory over Edge Hill United, Tim Campbell’s men drew a rare blank on their trip down to our state’s capital. The hosts made the most of their early opportunities and took the lead on 26 minutes through Michael McGowan’s header. As the match wore on, the Heat would have a flurry of chances, but ultimately were routinely denied by an imposing

Matthew Lugo in the Redlands goal. The visitors pushed hard in a bid to find an equaliser, which led to the home side sealing their victory two minutes from time. After being caught on the break, Heat defenders could only look on as fresh United substitute Tyler Brayley-Combes fired home from close range past an outstretched Kevin Ward. Post match, Campbell said: “We competed well throughout the game, and Redlands will be delighted with the result. “We’ve known for a while that these next few games coming up are crucial, so we must maintain our focus.”

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EXPRESS sPORT Master instructor visits Mareeba

Jezabel Pajor executes a flying stride kick.

FOUNDER and father of the art of Rhee Tae Kwon Do (RTKD) in Australia and New Zealand and 8th Degree World Master Instructor Chong Chul Rhee – attended ‘Action Day’ for the three RTKD training centres in Atherton, Mareeba and Dimbulah on Saturday, April 2, at Mareeba. ‘Action Day’ was well attended by 60 members from Atherton, Mareeba and Dimbulah. Master Rhee took particular interest in all 1st Grade/Black Tip and 2nd Grade/Brown Belt stu-

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dents. From a line up of 20 students, two 2nd grade/brown belt students were invited by Master Rhee to apply for their Junior Black Belt exam. Demonstrating proficiency with self defence techniques, patterns and free sparring, culminating in board breaks executing spinning back kick, knife hand strike and flying side kick over three students – both students demonstrated excellence and achieved a junior Black Belt on the day.

Mareeba mourns loss of a local boxing legend By Justin Fris MAREEBA’s boxing community lost one of its favourite sons last week, with the tragic passing of Quinton Donahue (pictured). The details of Quinton’s passing in Townsville made headlines across the country, but that’s not what locals will remember him by. They remember Quinton as a legend – a man who was a wonderful person and become an accomplished professional boxer. Quinton’s professional career began on June 21, 1997 in Mareeba, where he would knock out Troy Halloran and begin a real purple patch of form. In November of the same year – in only his fourth bout – he would knock out Michael Sedeek and claim the Queensland State Featherweight title. But arguably the finest moment of Donahue’s career would occur in March 1998, when he would head down to Ipswich in a bid to win a national title. In a tough bout which saw him have to give every-

thing he had, Donahue would eventually knock out Colin Graham and walk away with the Australian Super Featherweight belt. In 1999, he would face arguably his toughest ever opponent during the only overseas fight in his career. Competing for the PABA (Pan Asian Boxing Association) Super Featherweight Title in Thailand, Donahue would be defeated by Yodsanan Nanthachai (who finished 57-3 in his career). Donahue was far from disgraced in his fight against Nanthachai, who would go on and notch up a series of WBA (World Boxing Association) World Super Featherweight titles. Even after his career concluded in 2013, Donahue was never far from the hearts and minds of those in Mareeba who loved him. Local boxing identities Ross Cardillo and Wayne Bryde told The Express that Quinton was notoriously disciplined during training and was extremely committed to getting the most out of every bout he competed in. RIP Quinton Donahue.

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Clinton Lam breaks a wooden board with ease.

Gladiators continue away losing streak THE Mareeba Gladiators again found the going tough away from home, after Kangaroos romped to an easy 46-22 victory last Sunday, at Vico Oval. Clint Posselt, Ian King, Ben Cocciolone and Shana Aue ran in tries for the Gladiators. In Reserve Grade, Kangaroos trounced the Gladiators 60-10 and also won the U/18’s contest, 6810.

In other CDRL matches, Ivanhoes outlasted Yarrabah 40-34, Tully gave Southern Suburbs a 38-10 bath, while Edmonton and Innisfail recorded narrow victories over Mossman/Port Douglas (22-14) and Brothers Cairns (32-30) respectively. The Gladiators play Mossman/Port Douglas this Saturday at Davies Park, with kickoff from 6pm.

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SPEEDWAY This Sunday, 10am-3pm Local footballers across the Tablelands took part in the ‘Bill Turner Cup’ schoolbased football tournament last Thursday at Borzi Park, in Mareeba. Atherton State High School, Dimbulah State School, Mareeba State High School and St Stephen’s Catholic College all competed against each other in a round robin format, with the winner of each age group advancing to the next regional phase of the tournament.

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QUALITY USED VEHICLES 07 TOYOTA LANDCRUISER 76 WAGON V8 turbo diesel, airconditoning, bull bar, tow bar, steel wide wheels, 12 months warranty ..................................................................................................$34,490 09 HILUX SR5 4X4 DUAL CAB Turbo diesel, auto, bull bar, lights, reverse camera, tow bar ..............................$33,500 10 TOYOTA HILUX 4X4 DUAL CAB Turbo diesel, manual, dropside body, bull bar, tow bar, low kilometres, one owner, 12 months warranty .............................................................................$31,990 06 TOYOTA PRADO GXL WAGON Turbo diesel, manual, airconditoning, bull bar, tow bar, 12 months warranty ..................................................................................................$18,990 15 NEW FORD FOCUS AMBIENTE HATCH Manual, auto club membership, used car price ....................................................$15,990 08 TOYOTA KLUGER KX-R 2WD SUV WAGON Auto, 12 months warranty........................................................................................$16,490 13 MAZDA 3 HATCH Auto, low kilometres, 12 months warranty, very tidy car ..................................$15,990 09 SUBARU IMPREZA SEDAN Spoiler, alloys, tint, 12 months warranty ..............................................................$12,990 PRICES INCLUDE GOVERNMENT TRANSFERS, STAMP DUTY AND REGISTRATION.

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*FIGURES BASED ON 60 MONTHS, 20% DEPOSIT T.A.P. THROUGH MACQUARIE FINANCE. CONDITIONS APPLY.

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USED COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

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