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Cultural pride on display A SPLASH of colour and culture came together in Mareeba for Saturday’s Multicultural Festival at Arnold Park. Young Kadence Hastie (pictured) got into the spirit, participating in a Spanish dance which delighted the crowd. About 40 different nationalities were represented on the day, with thousands of revellers enjoying the fun, food entertainment. STORY PAGE 7 │ PHOTOS PAGE 10

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KENNEDY MP Bob Katter has hit out at Australia’s big four banks, slamming the financial system’s unethical conduct as he pushes for a royal commission. “The royal commission is needed to expose what is going on,” he says. “For every single foreclosure…they have to sign an agreement saying the bank can do what-

ever they like. “They strip the borrower of all power. The contract just vanishes without trace. That’s duress.” Mr Katter joined forces with Labor Herbert MP Cathy O’Toole and One Nation Senators Malcolm Roberts and Rod Culleton to argue for a royal commission at a meeting of farmers, business owners and home owners in Townsville on August 20.

The veteran MP told The Express he wanted the royal commission to focus on exposing duress and unconscionable conduct by banks, the practice of recourse lending, the influence of mortgage brokers in the financial system and the possibility of establishing a Federal Reconstruction Authority to give financial help to farmers doing it tough. Mr Katter said it was ludicrous the financial system allowed the practice of recourse lending,

in which a bank can still seek financial damages from a borrower if the sale of a repossessed asset does not fully cover the cost of the original loan. “I’d estimate that close to 10 per cent of the Australian population is walking around with a slave collar around their neck carrying debts of $200,000 or $300,000, which they can never repay,” he said.

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Donation boosts Avenue A GENEROUS donation by a group of bikers will help maintain an important national memorial to Australia’s fallen servicemen. The Patriots Australia Cairns Chapter donated a whopping $5172.50 to Yungaburra’s Afghanistan Avenue of Honour earlier this month, after holding a charity ride in June. The ride, which has been held annually since 2014, aims to raise money for the Avenue to help maintain it to the standard expected of a national memorial. Avenue committee secretary Karina Gibson praised the Patriots’ donation and the charity ride, which is the brainchild of ex-navy serviceman Kurt Cooper. “It’s extremely helpful, the donations have grown every year,” she said. “They’ve done a fantastic job to raise awareness and raise money for the Avenue each time. “It’s a big effort to organise something like that with that so many bikes.” Mrs Gibson said visitor numbers to the Avenue continued to grow since it was first opened in June 2013, as people paid their respects to the 41 servicemen who had lost their lives during the war in Afghanistan. “If anything it’s gaining momentum,” she said. “Some days there’s a whole page full in the visitor book…It’s pretty phenomenal.” Avenue committee deputy chairman Rod Marti said the charity ride was the memorial’s “biggest annual single fundraising event”. “It is fantastic to see this event continue and grow,” he said.

Members of the Patriots Australia Cairns Chapter motorcycle club helped raise more than $5000 for the Avenue of Honour.

Students embrace Anzac Spirit THANKS to the State Library of Queensland, who through Q ANZAC 100: Memories for a new generation, students from St Anthony’s School Dimbulah were awarded a travel bursary to visit the ‘Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience’, while in Cairns last month. Teacher Rachelle De Iacovo said the year 5/6 students thoroughly enjoyed themselves. While reinforcing what they already knew about World War I, they learnt so much more through the artefacts, interactive environments and special effects. “Stories told by the “servicemen and women” also gave the students a vivid perspective into what life was like on the battlefields, while the photos on display engaged the students in engrossed conversations,” said Ms De Iavoco. The students returned to school full of excitement and shared their experience with the staff and students: “The artefacts were awesome, like the moving soldier,” said Anton Palmeri. “The spirit of ANZAC museum was exciting, fun

and very thoughtful,” said Beau Hatfield. “I really liked the room with all the poppies spelling ANZAC,” said Cody Atkinson “The highlight of the place was all the weapons they used to fend for themselves,” said Kaiden Anning. “My favourite part was when all the pictures were reflected onto the wall,” said Georgina Serafin . “The excursion to spirit of ANZAC centenary was so amazing,” said Mackenzie Stephens. “I learned about how life was like during World War I” – “Alice Harrigan “The best bit was all the weapons and things they used in the war” – Marco Cappella

“I really liked the story of the young soldier,” said Matthew Bin. “The whole experience was fantastic and I really like the end room with all the photos,” said Nate Mitchell. All the students, staff, family and community of Saint Anthony’s in Dimbulah immensely appreciated the experience and know it will be one they will remember for many years to come.

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‘Expose the big banks’ From P1 “The practice of recourse lending is huge.” Mr Katter dismissed Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch’s suggestion of a compensation tribunal, saying it would be as ineffective as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) or any other existing financial regulatory body. “The laws are there but there is no-one who will enforce those

laws,” he said. “APRA and ASIC are not watchdogs, they are lapdogs.” Mr Katter said Labor and the crossbenchers were relying on the support of Mr Entsch and Dawson MP George Christensen to get a bill for the establishment of a royal commission through parliament. Mr Entsch has previously supported a royal commission into the banks. “Because Entsch has pulled out he’s isolated Christensen,” he said. “He’s not game to cross the floor.”

Kennedy MP Bob Katter wants a royal commission into the banks.

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THE fight over the State Government’s controversial vegetation laws appear set for another showdown. North Queensland minister Coralee O’Rourke said her government would not give up on its Vegetation Management (Reinstatement) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill after it was narrowly defeated 44-42 in parliament on August 18. “It was very disappointing that it wasn’t passed because we are very committed to getting that balance right between looking after our environment and growing our economy,” she said. “It is something we committed to in the 2050 Reef Plan and it’s something that we will continue to fight for.” In Atherton last Thursday for a National Disability Insurance Scheme forum, Mrs O’Rourke confirmed her government would take the Bill to the next election. However, she wouldn’t be drawn on whether Labor would have another crack at passing it in this parliamentary term. “What the Deputy Premier and Environment minister have committed to is having a conversation with UNESCO, because there is quite a concern now they could look at listing the Great Barrier Reef as in danger,” she said. “We prevented that when we put into the Reef 2050 plan that we would introduce these vegetation laws, so that is a very real risk.” Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth previously told The Express he doubted the government had the numbers to pass the bill in this parlia-

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Census results really matter THERE has been a lot of media hype post the Census on August 9. Some of the criticism may be warranted but much of it not. In our local Mareeba area, seven dedicated local residents took on the challenging task of ensuring that every household in the Mareeba township received a household Census form together with a blue reply paid envelope for postage return of their forms. These local Census officers put in the hard slog with a commitment and dedication that I, as their area supervisor, thank them greatly for. When it is all said and done, this

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community will owe them for their achievement. In challenging the current criticism of the Census, can I say that our Mareeba area was well covered and is barely impacted by this debate. However by completing and posting back your Census forms, we have the potential to benefit greatly from the results. I was an area supervisor for the previous Census and some of the outcomes for particular areas who completed their forms,were outstanding, none of which would have been achieved without the information that was successfully collected. The results left no room for any government at any level to

dodge their social responsibilities to them. Hence, in order to achieve the same brilliant outcomes for our Mareeba community regarding housing, hospital, aged care facilities etc we need to complete and return (in your blue envelopes – no cost to you) as soon as possible. If you want results for your community you have to put out the irrefutable evidence to prove it and this is your chance. Don't miss your opportunity or give governments the cop out to continue to overlook you. Cheryl Tonkin, Area Supervisor Mareeba 2016 Census

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St Thomas’s Catholic Church, Mareeba Sunday 11th September - Mass at 2.30pm Following mass there will be a procession of the statue of Our Lady of The Chain followed by a barbeque to be held on the school grounds with hot chips, gnocchi, spaghetti, steak, sausages and a licensed bar. The tea/coffee stall will have a wonderful array of sweets including Italian cannoli, crostoli and nougat. Try your luck at the pesca with fantastic prizes to be won and don’t forget the wonderful fireworks display at 8.30pm. This year we are delighted to bring to Mareeba an entertainer direct from Brisbane. “Fortunato Isgro” is a singer/entertainer who performs throughout Australia. The style of music he performs includes English classics from the 1950’s to 1970’s, plus traditional Italian music. He plays the keyboard and guitar. Fortunato started performing professionally at the age of sixteen at various clubs and restaurants across the Gold Coast. Fortunato is a popular entertainer within the Australian-Italian community and performs at numerous Italian clubs and festivals throughout Australia, including the Ingham Australian Italian Festival.

Fix parking mess now WELL, it’s about time we see the Councillors and mayor at Tolga State School to see what can be done with parking in Catherine St. Hopefully it will be before there are more close calls or someones child or grandchild has been run over because the school is going to grow more next year. We have been fighting with council for 20 years to get something done. Ever since I started campaigning this year to be a councillor, it has been my promise to get something done and now is the time to act. When I had a meeting with the Mayor in early April this year, I was told that it would cost too much. It makes me so mad to think we have been writing letters to the council for the last 13 years, when our youngest daughter was attending the

school at the time. We have been trying to make Catherine St safer and yes, our Mayor was a councillor back then. We now have our grandchildren starting school and the traffic has got more congested. Parents are parking on footpaths, drive ways trying to find a safe place to take their children to school. I would like to thank all the parents for sending in photos and complaints to the police and council. I have been doing a lot of work with the school principal and everyone to find out what everyone would like to see happen to make it easy to drop off and pick up from the school. The response has been great . It is not rocket science to work out what to do to make Catherine St safer for all. Make Catherine St a one way going down the street and put in angle parking on the side next to the school. You can fit around 50 parking spots there, as I have measured it, and make George St an exit street, as well and go up the gravel road, which is Kenyon St to Tate Rd. Darryl Drury, Rangeview

Activists need lesson in history It’s funny how the wheel turns for social justice warriors. Remember back in the ‘90s when they worked hard to destigmatise mental illness by telling us mentally-ill people weren’t knifewielding maniacs? 26 years on we’re told that people with middle-eastern names who shout “Allahu akbar” while stabbing everyone around them are just mentally ill. It’s no wonder that social justice warriors always seem a bit dizzy; all that spinning around will do that. Peter Campion, TOLGA

Floral Magic – same great service with fresh new ideas Mareeba’s favourite ﬂorist shop has a new owner. Floral Magic recently changed hands to another Hughes family, with local couple Renee and Robert Hughes taking over last month.

Helen and Malcolm will still be running their business ‘Wedding Magic Mareeba’ creating amazing ceiling linings for halls, sheds and marquees for weddings and all occasions.

With a love of ﬂoristry and experience behind her, Renee is looking forward to evolving the business into the future, with lots of exciting new additions to come.

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After four years at Floral Magic, Helen Toms and Malcolm Hughes were ready for a new adventure and are delighted to have Renee take the business forward. Helen and Malcolm would like to thank all their customers, friends and family for all their support over the last four years – and want to assure everyone they are not going anywhere. Helen will now be teaching ﬂoristry at Floral Magic with short courses and classes on offer three days a week. In October Helen is off to Toowoomba for a month of intensive training with Flowers to Impress School of Floristry with Master Florist Debby Birach, who will have just returned from Europe from a teaching tour.

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Mayor excited for Mareeba MAREEBA mayor Tom Gilmore has given a ringing endorsement of the shire’s future, with several major projects looming on the horizon. Cr Gilmore spoke at length about economic development in the region at last Wednesday’s Mareeba Chamber of Commerce luncheon, saying he was excited by what the future had in store. “It’s the role of local government to assist private enterprise by providing an environment in which investors can thrive,” he said. “Where the benefits lie, private enterprise will find it, and as along as the regulatory regime within which they operate is suitable, then of course they can and will thrive.” Major projects touted for the shire include a proposed $21 million shopping centre in Mareeba, a planned $650 million eco-resort known as “KUR-World” at Myola, the $18 million Mareeba Airport upgrade and the $360 million Mt Emerald Wind Farm. The wind farm could start construction as soon as the end of this year, subject approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board.

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Councillor urges calm over station relocation A TABLELANDS councillor has called for cool heads in Herberton’s fire station debate as community pressure ramps up over the proposed new site. Division 1 councillor Kate Eden said there was no doubt the town’s existing station along Grace St had passed its used by date and was in a “congested location”. “The existing location of the fire station is nuts. It’s right in the middle of town, right near the crest of a hill and it must be crazy to turn trucks in there because it’s quite congested and it’s a busy spot,” she said. “The proposed location at Perkins St at least has got the benefit of having clearer lines of sight for traffic and minimal pedestrians in that area.” Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) secretly bought a property on 38 Perkins St earlier this month - before letting neighbouring residents know of their intentions. The proposed $1.2 million station will include facilities for SES training and room for two fire trucks. Cr Eden said she had spoken to neighbours of the current fire station who had little trouble with noise from the site. “They say the current practices of the fire brigade have significantly reduced noise,” she said. “They use beepers instead of sirens, and in Herberton, trucks aren’t going out at midnight very often. “But the concerns of those people likely to be affected by the new site definitely need to be taken into account.” Cr Eden said she was encouraged that QFES was willing to consult with Perkins St residents on the aesthetics of the building to ensure it fitted in appropriately with the town. “The overriding thing is people want a

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new fire station for Herberton and we’re grateful we’ve got funding for it,” she said. “I’ve asked volunteers at the CWA, the Red Cross and the mining centre and basically, people are pretty comfortable with it being on Perkins St. “But none of those people are going to be directly impacted…The fact it may affect those people in the area is something that, when QFES puts the development application in, will need to be considered. “It might be possible to address them with conditions.” Cr Eden said she would be happy to meet with residents at any future town meetings organised to discuss the new station. “I’m definitely keen to get out and listen to people’s concerns on both sides,” she said. “I want to get a good understanding of all the community’s opinions.” QFES can either gain approval to build the station via Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) or the State Government. If QFES opt for the council pathway, they would need to lodge a planning application for a material change of use for the site, followed by public notification and consultation. But the State Government can bypass the council process if a minster declares the land as “community infrastructure”, which then kicks off a separate approval process. “If council officers recommended the fire station be built on Perkins St, I would have to be really confident there were good grounds to go against that, especially given that a minister could just override it anyway,” Cr Eden said.

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Former paralympian Karni Liddell spoke at last week’s NDIS forum in Atherton.

Forum gives disabled hope PEOPLE with disabilities, carers and service providers were given a heads up on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) at a local forum, as the rollout date looms closer. Disability Services Minister Coralee O’Rourke opened the forum in Atherton last Thursday, which was also attended by NDIS Queensland ambassador and former paralympian Karni Liddell. Ms Liddell gave a passionate speech about the importance of never giving up in life and how valuable the NDIS would be to people with a disability. “I believe the NDIS is going to bring a massive cultural shift, and the most disabling thing

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“Hope is the most magical ingredient you can ever add to another person’s life.” Members of the audience were also able to ask NDIS officials questions on the scheme and what to expect from it. Up to 1150 new jobs are expected to be created across the Far North when the NDIS is rolled out in region from July 1, 2018. Mrs O’Rourke said she was delighted that the NDIS would be able to touch so many lives, including those on the Tablelands. “It’s the biggest social reform we’ve had in years, it’s going to change completely the way people with disabilities are living their lives,” she said.

False alarm has nomads worried A FALSE alarm on a cane fire has served as a timely reminder for better communications between local farmers and grey nomads. Travellers Gavin Hardy, Peter Troup and wife Sharyn were “terrified” on the night of August 20 after seeing what appeared to be a bushfire approaching where they were staying at Mareeba Bush Stays along Paglietta Rd. But after campers placed several frantic calls to Triple-0, the fire turned out to be a controlled burn off, or “hazard reduction burn”, from an adjacent cane farm. “As a tourist, all we saw out the window was a fire... so we just grabbed what we could, threw it in the car along with our dogs and took off,” she said. The trio said the farmer should have contacted the caravan park owner before starting the fire, which would have avoided a mass panic. But Mrs Troup praised the response of Bush Stays owner Norm Caird for his professional and cool-headed response once he found out it was a controlled burn. “He goes above and beyond what you would expect of any caravan park owner,” she said. A QFES spokesperson said a permit was granted to the farmer to burn standing cane after 3pm on August 20.

Grey nomads Gavin Hardy, Peter and Sharyn Troup were spooked by a cane fire near their caravan park earlier this month.

“These permit conditions are standard procedure and are common at this time of year, when landholders conduct hazard reduction burns,” they said. A fire crew responded to Triple-0 calls made by campers on Saturday night to monitor the fire but determined it was under control and “no property was at risk”.

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Spectacular day for festival COLOURFUL: Revellers loved getting amongst it at Saturday’s multicultural festival. Photo by Peter Roy.

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Budding flyers zoom in GOOD food, great performers and perfect weather have capped off another successful Multicultural Festival for Mareeba, as thousands of revellers celebrated at Arnold Park. About 40 different nationalities came together to celebrate the town’s rich cultural diversity on Saturday, with a host of events keeping the crowd busy. Festival committee member and Mareeba councillor Mary Graham was thrilled with the turnout. “It was a really great crowd. It was packed everywhere you went and more or less standing room only,” she said. “The weather turned out beautiful…There were quite a few people who hadn’t been there before and the feedback was good.” Cr Graham said visiting State Multicultural Affairs minister Grace Grace had an absolute blast at the festival, where she announced the event had se-

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Meanwhile, children enjoyed a jumping castle and paper plane competition. “The warbird flyover was excellent, the guys did a really good job,” Mr Brady said. “It had everyone’s heads turned skyward.” Mr Brady said there was interest in learning to fly from all ages and demographics on the day. The club permanently relocated from Cairns to Mareeba in January and currently has more than 100 student pilots on the books. “There’s a lot of people interested in seeing the same sort of thing happen in the future, so we’re looking at doing an open day as a yearly event,” Mr Brady said. “There’s another couple of flying clubs locally, so it would be good to work with them and develop an event that the community can look forward to.”

TABLELANDERS wanting to earn their wings took the first step last Saturday after buzzing by Mareeba Aerodrome. The North Queensland Aero Club hosted about 200 members of the public for their inaugural open day, which doubled as their official opening. Club president Scott Brady said interest was strong amongst the crowd, who were able to talk with local instructors and get inside the cockpits of 13 aircraft on display. “There was a fair bit of interest in flight training and re-training for those who hadn’t flown in quite a while,” he said. “We also had a number of members who flew in to put their aircraft on display.” The event was highlighted by a spectacular warbird flyover and model aircraft display by Model Aero Sports Club of Tropical North Queensland.

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Army invades Laura By Michael Serenc A SMALL army has been on an infrastructure building blitz in the Cape York community of Laura. 150 soldiers from several different units have been busy building $6 million worth of infrastructure projects for the town as part of the Federal Government’s Army Aboriginal Community Assistance Programme (AACAP). AACAP contingent commander Major Jack Plimmer said his team had built a new waste water treatment plant and multi-purpose facility, laid out a 1000m footpath along the Peninsula Development Rd and even put of a roof over Laura’s existing multi-purpose sport courts. “People are loving it because they’re getting some really good infrastructure they can use out of it,”

he said. “Army gets a lot of great training out of this program in being able to prepare to deploy to remote and austere environments, as we do in operations overseas. “It’s a really rewarding job to lead a diverse team of people.” The team has been working in Laura for just over four months, and should finish up at the end of September. A whopping 140 containers of equipment and supplies were moved into the town at the start of the project. Locals were also offered the chance to complete a Certificate II in Hospitality or Construction Pathways from army cooks and tradesmen. “A few of our trainees have already picked up some employment,” Major Plimmer said.

Army doctors have been offering health support with free veterinarian and dental clinics. “We’ve been planning this for two years now and the community’s really been involved the whole way through,” Major Plimmer said. “They were well prepared for our arrival….but we worked really hard to break the ice and the community’s really accepted us.” 51st Battalion Far North Queensland Regiment provided an indigenous mentor to help build links between army and the community, as well as training for local rangers. The program, which first started in 1997, selects a different remote community each year. AACAP is a joint initiative between the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Australian Army.

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Exciting times ahead TWO Mareeba organisations have joined forces to maximise the region’s tourism and economic potential. The Mareeba Chamber of Commerce and Mareeba Heritage Centre appointed Janet Greenwood as joint operations manager last month in an effort to co-ordinate a push to lure more visitors to the region. The Atherton mum-of-two has spent a decade working in a similar role with not-for-profit organisations, gathering skills in financial reporting, event planning, networking and people management. “I think it’s very visionary for both committees to develop this role,” Mrs Greenwood said. “Both organisations will be able to capitalise on each other.” Mrs Greenwood, a former business owner, said tourism was one of the Chamber’s focuses, which would dovetail with the Heritage Centre. Centre president Ron Blundell said Mrs Greenwood’s position was a natural fit for both organisations. “We’re all pulling in the one direction – the Chamber is promoting Mareeba and we’re here to promote Mareeba,” he said. “Tourism’s becoming bigger in the district. People don’t realise just how much money the grey nomads put into our town…It’s a flow-on effect.” Mr Blundell said the tourism industry in Mareeba will only get bigger, including visits by Chinese tourists. “Whereas before the Asian community used to spend three or four days travelling the reef and rainforest…they’re wanting to come back a bit further,” he said. “We’ve got volunteers and staff here seven days a week, so they’re at the coalface of knowing what’s going on and they can report back to the Chamber if there’s anything they need or have

Janet Greenwood is the new joint operations manager for the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce and Mareeba Heritage Centre. Centre president Ron Blundell and Chamber president Joe Moro couldn’t be happier.

inquiries.” Chamber president Joe Moro said there was a lot of commonality between both groups.

“When we look at promoting the tourism side, there’s a lot of areas where we can work together to better improve the economy in the town,” he

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The 2016-17 bitumen reseal program will commence on 26 September, including works at Atherton, Barrine, Beatrice, Chewko, East Barron, Glen Allyn, Herberton, Lake Barrine, Maalan, Millaa Millaa, Minbun, Mungali, Peeramon, Ravenshoe, Tolga, Walkamin and Yungaburra. Work hours will be from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday. A mix of reduced speed limits, traffic controllers and single lane closures will apply throughout the work sites for the safety of motorists and contractors.

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Works on Upper Barron Road near the Belson Road intersection are expected to complete by the end of September, weather permiting.

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As a cat owner it is your responsibility to maintain a suitable enclosure to prevent your pet from wandering or causing a nuisance to other people or Temporary bridge closure wildlife. If a cat roams they are at risk of being caught in a cat trap and impounded or worse! Restoration works will commence on Merragallan Road bridge over Williams Creek in late September Please be a responsibible pet owner and keep your which will require the bridge to be closed for animals contained within your property boundary. approximately two months. Alternative access will be maintained via Landry Road.

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Events New Planning Scheme Information Sessions 30 Aug, 9am-4pm, Mt Garnet Community Hall 7 Sept, 9am-4pm, Millaa Millaa RSL Hall www.trc.qld.gov.au/new-regional-planning-scheme

Maize Festival 2 Sept - 5pm, Atherton Showgrounds Next Council Meeting Dates 8 & 22 September - 9am Atherton Boardroom

Rates due 7 October 2016 The half-yearly Rate Notices for the six-month period ending 31 December 2016 wil be issued on 6 September 2016. The discount period closes on Friday 7 October 2016. If you do not receive your Rate Notice, please contact a Customer Service Centre on 1300 362 242. You can pay your rates in a number of ways - BPay, EFTPOS including debit and credit card, cash, cheque and money orders. Change or cash out is not given on credit card payments. To receive the discount, you need to ensure BPay transactions are processed and funds cleared into Council’s bank account on or before the discount date. BPay View is also available. Payment Arrangements To help ease the financial burden, a payment arrangement scheme is available provided the total amount outstanding is paid by 31 December 2016. This allows you to pay a nominated weekly, fortnightly or monthly amount towards the rates levy. You will only receive the 5 per cent discount if the full amount of rates and charges are paid by Thursday 7 October 2016.

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The LAND Sedge fight continues THE case for urgent funding to combat navua sedge continues to build, as a State Government minister admits it’s a “massive issue”. North Queensland Minister Coralee O’Rourke said she was well aware of the threat navua sedge posed to the Tablelands, and would be engaging Agriculture minister Leanne Donaldson for further discussion on the issue. Ms Donaldson visited the region in June to tour a Malanda property infested by the weed, which is capable of producing up to 500 million seeds per hectare and has potential to reduce grazing and pasture capacity by up to 40 per cent. “I know it’s a massive issue on the Tablelands and I’m aware it can have a significant and devastating impact on agricultural land,” she said. “I’m happy to have a conversation with Minister Donaldson in parliament this week and talk to her about the problem.” Tablelands Regional Council is currently chasing $570,000 in funding over three years from the State to combat the devastating weed. The money would be spent on vehicles, quick spray units and the establishment of a dedicated taskforce to eradicate the weed. Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth will table a petition to parliament next month in support of funding for longterm management of the weed. That includes a Queensland-first trial to eradicate navua sedge on Tablelands. “We want to play a lead role here so that other councils in the wet tropics area can follow suit,” Mr Knuth said. “We’re showing the government and the Premier that we mean business about this and we’ve got the community’s backing to highlight the seriousness of it.” Mt Garnet, Ravenshoe, Topaz and Atherton itself are just some of the towns hit hard by sedge, and Mr Knuth said it had now started to invade drier parts of the Tablelands.

Tinaroo Dam is a valuable resource for irrigations, particularly in a drought period.

Irrigators speak up A LOBBY group of Tablelands irrigators is taking their case for water conservation straight to Water Minister Anthony Lynham. Mareeba-Dimbulah Irrigation Council chairman Joe Moro said it was time Mr Lynham considered changing the threshold for when existing levels of environmental water flows kick in. “When Tinaroo dam reaches between 40 per cent and 50 per cent capacity, we move into level one environmental flows,” he said. “We believe that is too late. The environ-

mental flow reduction should occur earlier because of the fact we are in a drought situation.” The Irrigation Council has the backing of both Mareeba Shire Council and Tablelands Regional Council, which should help to bolster their case. Both shires were officially declared drought zones in late May, with Tinaroo Dam currently at level two environmental flows, but heading toward 50 per cent capacity. “The other change we’d like to see is,

suGar rEPOrts MOssMaN MiLL CrushiNG statistiCs WEEk 12 Mossman Mill processed 32,192 tonnes of cane for the week at an average crushing rate of 334 tonnes per hour with plant availability on budget. Wet weather during the week initially resulted in a 10 hour stop but after further rain during the night the factory crushed out and shut down for a further 24 hours. This stop provided the opportunity to inspect the boilers and address any issues while offline. Sugar production rates and quality standards have remained high this week. The wet weather is also slowing the crop from maturing with little change in CCS and fibre week to week, both of which still remain well below budget at 11.81 and 14.88 respectively. Crush statistiCs: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 32,192 tonnes • CCS for week: 11.81 • Total cane crushed to date: 340,838 tonnes • CCS average to date: 11.00 • 2016 crop estimate: 850,000 tonnes

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once we enter a new level of environmental flows…it should become immediate instead of the beginning of the next month,” he said. Mr Moro said he wanted a formal review of Queensland’s water resource plan. “We’ve had some very fruitful discussions with the department about two months ago,” he said. “We think the minister will give us a fair hearing, but until we go through that process, it’s hard to know which way he’ll go.”

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THE SHALLOWS is the new film on screen this week at Mareeba's Rising Sun Cinema. In the same vein as the hugely successful Jaws, this is the dramatisation of one women's survival against one of the most feared monsters of the ocean – the great white shark. Nail biting and tense, this movie was made at Village Roadshow studios on the Gold Coast, with many of the outdoor locations shot in the same area. Continuing this week is the epic Roman drama BEN HUR and the entertaining comedy BAD MOMS, with an all star cast that includes Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Christina Applegate.

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In the taut thriller The Shallows, when Nancy (Blake Lively) is surfing on a secluded beach, she finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy's ingenuity, resourcefulness and fortitude.

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The epic story of Judah Ben-Hur (Jack Huston), a prince falsely accused of treason by his adopted brother, an officer in the Roman army. After years at sea, Judah returns to his homeland to seek revenge, but finds redemption.

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WHERE: Atherton International Club WHEN: 17th September Show 8.00pm Great Italian Food and Fantastic Entertainment! PRE-PAID TICKETS ONLY $40 Book early to avoid disappointment!

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BRIDGET JONES’S BABY CHARITY NIGHT Friday 16th September - $15 Per Person Proceeds benefit the Mighty Rissoles Relay for Life Team Book your spot for our exclusive Blingo Night Friday 23rd September - just like Bingo only ladies wear your BLING - Gents wear your suits if you dare... more details in next weeks edition of The Express!

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Rideshare – a win for common sense The State’s peak motoring body has hailed the pending legalisation of rideshare services in Queensland as a win for common sense. RACQ’s Paul Turner said the move would put an end to rideshare users and drivers putting themselves at legal risk, and opened the entire state to new business. “We welcome this decision by the State Government. We’ve been advocating for fairer, cheaper and more flexible transport that competition like rideshare creates, for all Queenslanders,” Mr Turner said. “More than 80 percent of RACQ members want the choice to ride in a taxi or use a ridesharing app like Uber. “The average car spends more than 90 per cent of the time stationary in a garage or car park and we believe every motorist should have the opportunity to make a dollar out of their car as their right as owner.

“Already in New South Wales, where ridesharing has been legalised in some regional centres, we’ve started to see genuine competition, with local companies setting up their own transport apps. “Tourism centres, in particular, need to be attractive to worldtravellers and be able to provide the latest in transport options including common ridesharing apps like Uber.” Mr Turner said taxis and ridesharing operators could now co-exist legally and safely in future, with taxis also retaining exclusive rights to rank and hail zones. “This is a good outcome for Queensland. We now urge the State Parliament to support these pragmatic changes and ensure a future for both our taxi and ridesharing industries,” he said. “We need to ensure costs are lowered for the entire industry and that we have the appropriate regulation to ensure the safety of passengers, drivers and their vehicles.”

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Texting and driving has become one of the biggest distractions facing Queensland drivers, where the problem is now almost epidemic. RACQ’s calls for motorists to stop taking deadly texting risks coincided with the launch of Queensland Road Safety Week today, which has a day one focus on distractions. RACQ spokeswoman Lauren Ritchie said the risks associated with texting behind the wheel could not be underestimated. “Distracted driving, particularly texting, is fast becoming number one in the Fatal Five for killing Queenslanders,” Ms Ritchie said. “This is a problem so widespread and there is an ongoing battle to get cut-through, much like where we were with the drink driving message 20 years ago. “Drivers must realise how dangerous this is. They may think they’ll only be distracted for a moment, but we’re pleading with them to realise every

second their eyes are off the road the risk of a crash increases.” Ms Ritchie said there were three types of driver distraction. “There’s visual distraction, where you take your eyes off the road; there’s physical distraction, where your hands are off the wheel and there’s cognitive distraction which is when something takes your mind off driving,” she said. “Checking a phone is particularly dangerous because it taps into all three distraction categories. “We urge drivers to take a ‘not now approach’ – simply wait until you’ve reached your destination to check your device, or pull over to answer that text.” RACQ has released a YouTube video on the risks of texting and driving which can be viewed at this link - https://goo.gl/YGc5iv. For more information on Queensland Road Safety Week visit www. jointhedrive.qld.gov.au

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Brand new Mazda CX-9 Mazda’s seven-seater SUV has arrived in Australia and is on sale now. The all-new second-generation Mazda CX-9 boasts fuel economy figures that are almost 25 per cent better than the previous model, and a range of standard class-leading safety technologies. It has also been awarded a maximum 5 star ANCAP rating. With a record 82,000 potential buyers registering their interest in Mazda’s large SUV, of which 23,000 have requested direct contact by a dealer as soon as they arrive on the showroom floor, interest in the CX-9 has never been higher. Available in four grades for the first time, the brand new Mazda CX-9 range includes the entry-level Sport, the coregrade Touring, the high-grade GT and the top of the range Azami. Starting from $42,490, the well-appointed Mazda CX-9 Sport features 18-inch alloy wheels, MZD Connect, satellite navigation, reverse camera with rear parking sensors, Smart City Brake Support (Forward/Reverse), Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring and LED headlamps. The core-grade Mazda CX-9 Touring, from $48,890, has everything listed on the Sport model but also includes front fog-lamps, the larger 8-inch touch-screen display, 6-way power adjusted front seats with heating function and driver lumbar support, and black leather trim. The GT grade – which starts at $57,390 – enjoys a big jump in spec with the larger 20-inch alloys, advanced keyless entry, remote operated power tailgate, front parking sensors, a windscreen positioned active driving display, and the audio system features digital radio (DAB+). The Azami model – priced from $59,390 – has Mazda Radar Cruise control and an array of additional i-ACTIVSENSE technologies. Both come with standard black leather or Natural Stone leather as an optional extra. The CX-9 features an all-new 2.5 litre direct-

injection turbo charged petrol engine, with both i-stop drivers recognise potential hazards, avoid collisions and minand i-ELOOP technology, that outputs 170kW of power at imise the severity of accidents when they are unavoidable. 5,000rpm and 420Nm of torque at a low 2,000rpm, while fuel Available in eight contemporary colours including Machine economy numbers for Front-Wheel Drive models start from Grey Metallic, Soul Red Metallic, Snowflake White Metallic, a low 8.4 litres per 100 kilometres and 8.8 litres per hundred Sonic Silver Metallic, Jet Mica, Deep Crystal Blue Mica and for All-Wheel Drive alternatives. Titanium Flash Mica, the new Mazda CX-9 also features the Running on standard unleaded (91 RON) or with E10, the efficient and lightweight SKYACTIV Technology, the impresCX-9 will be the most economical seven-seater petrol model sive i-ACTIV AWD all-wheel drive system, and the awardin its class. winning ‘KODO - Soul of Motion’ design language. The CX-9 has been crashed tested for the first time, earn- Test drive the new CX-9 today at Mareeba Mazda. 313ing a coveted 5 star ANCAP safety rating, and it is better 315 Byrnes street or phone 4092 5100. equipped to avoid accidents thanks to a range of class-leading standard i-ACTIVSENSE safety technologies. For the first time, Advanced Blind Spot Monitoring (ABSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Smart City Brake Support [Forward/Reverse] (SCBS F/R) are E S TA B L I S H E D I N 19 6 1 standard across the entire CX-9 range. Additional i-ACTIVSENSE technolo• AUTO ELECTRICS gies, such as Adaptive LED Headlamps • AUTO AIRCONDITIONING (ALH), which incorporates High Beam Con• LIGHTING PLANTS trol (HBC), Driver Attention Alert (DAA), • POWER TRANSMISSIONS Lane Keep-assist System (LAS), Smart • ELECTRIC MOTORS • HYDRAULICS Brake Support (SBS), Forward Obstruction • PULLEYS • SPROCKETS • BELTS Warning (FOW), Lane Departure warning (LDW) and Mazda Radar Cruise Control • BOLTS AND NUTS • CHAINS with stop and go function are standard on 50 RANKIN STREET, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 the range-topping Azami grade. Mazda’s i-ACTIVSENSE advanced P: 4092 2333 • F: 4092 2992 • E: nae@qld.chariot.net.au safety technologies are designed to help

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries



Don’t be too shy to promote your own interests. Children might be on your mind. Don’t hesitate to make special plans just for two. Be honest with yourself before getting involved with someone who is likely to lead you on.

Taurus

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

Wednesday 31st

Thursday 1st

Friday 2nd

Saturday 3rd

Tide Times 0229 0.77 0835 2.38 1430 0.44 2107 2.94

Tide Times 0300 0.78 0904 2.37 1504 0.54 2133 2.83

Tide Times 0331 0.83 0933 2.32 1537 0.70 2158 2.67

Tide Times 0401 0.92 1002 2.23 1608 0.90 2221 2.49

Max 26o Min 17o

Max 25o Min 17o

Max 28o Min 16o

Max 30o Min 18o

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

Tide Times 0430 1.02 1032 2.12 1637 1.12 2243 2.29

Tide Times 0457 1.13 1103 2.00 1707 1.34 2304 2.08

Tide Times 0527 1.23 1143 1.88 1742 1.55 2328 1.88

Max 27o Min 16o

Ingredients

Method

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

A quiet restful day just staying in bed or catching up on reading will be your best bet. You will be able to dazzle others with your obvious charm and your outgoing nature. Aug 23 - Sept 23

There might be one who is quite willing to take the credit for your work. Remember; talk to them, not at them. Home improvement projects will run smoothly.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

You have more than enough on your plate already. Be careful what you consume this week. Don’t let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy. Attend to things that you should have done yesterday.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Your high energy will help you through this rather hectic day. You may have a hidden adversary who would love to prove you wrong. You’ll be tempted to spend extravagantly this week. Your intellectual charm will entice new love interests.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Travel will result in new romantic attractions. Moves or the possibility of having someone different living with you may be difficult at first. You’ll find it easy to deal with government agencies or large institutions.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Accident

Court

Highway

Pass

Alley

Curve

Idle

Ramp

Auto

Drive

Loop

Reverse

Bike

Exit

Mile

Slow

Bus

Fast

Motor

Toll

Car

Gear

Oil

Vehicle

Circle

Gutter

Park

Wide

Puzzle solutions

You may be uncertain about some of your coworkers and your boss. You will find it easy to learn and excel. Be inquisitive about unfamiliar circumstances. Love can be heightened if you sit down and discuss your future. Investments may not be as lucrative as you thought. Go after your goals and don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. Your fight for those less fortunate is not likely to end in sweet victory.

Pisces

1 tbs grated ginger 1 tsp rice vinegar 1/4 tsp white pepper 36 won ton wrappers 2 tbs vegetable oil Soy sauce, for serving

1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, mushrooms, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, rice vinegar and white pepper. 2. To assemble the dumplings, place wrappers on a work surface. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture into the center of each wrapper. Using your finger, rub the edges of the wrappers with water. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, pinching the edges to seal.* 3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potstickers in a single layer and cook until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side. 4. Serve immediately with soy sauce, if desired.

You will have a tendency to exaggerate, which will lead to major confrontations with loved ones. Refuse to get involved in idle chatter; it will only make you look bad.

Virgo

Max 24o Min 17o

Sesame Chicken Potstickers 1kg minced chicken 5 shiitake mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, pressed 2 green onions, sliced 2 tbs soy sauce 1 tbs sesame oil

You should be able to get a lot done. Don’t trust a deal that looks too good, or a lover who appears to have it all. Investments may not be as lucrative as you thought.

Leo

Tuesday 6th

sudoku

Don’t neglect these problems; deal with them once and for all, then move on to more pleasurable tasks. Your attitudes at work will open new avenues for you. May 22 to June 21

Monday 5th

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

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

Sunday 4th

Max 29o Min 16o

ACROSS 7. A small wave or series of waves on the surface of water. 8. A magical or medicinal potion. 9. Another term for pent-up. 10. Seriously affected by an undesirable condition or unpleasant feeling. 11. A physical attack. 13. A short piece of writing on a particular subject. 15. Characterized by pleasantly warm weather. 16. A rich cold dessert made with whipped cream, eggs, and fruit. 18. An edible mollusc of warm seas, with a shallow ear-shaped shell lined with mother-of-pearl 19. An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch. 21. Small in degree; inconsiderable. 22. A short-sleeved casual top, generally made of cotton, having

ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY

Feb 20 to March 20

Do not jump to conclusions concerning your romantic partner. Don’t let others bully you into agreeing with them. Call someone you haven’t seen in a long time.

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the shape of a T when spread out flat. DOWN 1. A religious or other solemn ceremony or act. 2. The branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of disorders and diseases of the eye. 3. To an extreme and unpleasant degree. 4. A vagrant, especially one who is dependent on alcohol. 5. A Spanish dollar, equivalent to 8 reals. 6. Well-educated people who are interested in literature. 12. A belt used to secure someone in the seat of a motor vehicle or aircraft. 14. University. 17. The state of being united or joined as a whole. 20. A bottle stopper made of cork or a similar material.

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

Amaroo – stunning residential lots under construction

Amaroo extends a warm welcome to all of our wonderful clients who have purchased lots at Karobean. The excitement is building on Karobean Drive as a huge variety of stunning homes are being constructed. There are two stages under construction at present at Amaroo – Jannali and Karobean (the top of Karobean Drive). Anticipated completion is late 2016, with lots are already selling now off the plan. Jannali has 17 lots under construction, two of which are already spoken for. There is a huge amount of interest with our new landowners enjoying the comfort of choosing their

favourite lot before they are officially released. Jannali includes lots with “The Village” Covenants, from 600m2, perfect for those looking for a smaller low maintenance home and yard. The other lots range from 813m2 up to 1909m2. Jannali offers the privacy of a cul-de-sac, with some bush surroundings and gully. Karobean has six new lots on offer, ranging from 944m2 to 1345m2. Starting at $109,000 these are located at the top of Karobean Drive and will compliment this already beautiful street. All lots have generous frontages plus town water and

A great investment or family home

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underground power. Add sealed roads and a family friendly location close to Amaroo Medical and the future Amaroo Village Market Place. Lots are available off the plan to purchase now, with anticipated completion around the end of 2016. Get in early to enjoy the comfort of choice. Our sales centre on Hastie Road, Mareeba, is open every Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am to 3pm. Phone Deb for more information on 0409 321 000 or visit www.amarooestate. com.au

A well designed family home offering a quality lifestyle and is a perfect example of low maintenance living with easy access to the CBD, schools and sporting facilities. The home has a floor plan that understands the needs of any family, there are tiles throughout the living areas, security screened and three good sized carpeted bedrooms which are all built-in whilst the master bedroom has the added bonus of an en-suite. The home offers a well-appointed kitchen with endless cupboard space and bench space to meet your storage needs and Address: because of its Price: position within Agent: the home it en sures the entire Contact: backyard and

entertainment areas are easily serviced. With side concrete access to the shed and rear yard this impressive family home on a level 822sqm block is fully fenced with great street appeal, this wonderful property represents a great opportunity for the first home owner or investor in today's market looking for value. For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive marketing agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444. (ID #1P1835). MAREEBA $325,000 NEG Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444

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PROPERTY

70 acres – improved rural land

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES FO

1 BEDROOM UNIT NEAR CENTRAL POSITION

• 1 BEDROOM TIMBER UNIT • FURNISHED • TIMBER FLOORS THROUGHOUT • 1 BATHROOM AND TOILET • BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS

$200 PER WEEK

(See domain.com.au/ID No.10713853)

4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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Situated close to the Dimbulah township, this 70 acres of improved rural land is suitable for a variety of agricultural pursuits due to its arable soil types and a water allocation of 37 megalitres. A 300 Longan tree orchard with under tree sprinklers provides an income source. Improvements include: • New 75HP electric pump and motor • Reinke 4 span pivot irrigator with 4 metre clearance (services 50 acres) • Dix filter • 6 inch underground mainlines

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba Property Office. Phone 0408 456 344.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

DIMBULAH $365,000 EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

Modern unit – walking distance to CBD

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

EXCLUSIVE

• 8 inch suction and foot valve • Dog mesh fencing (with hinge joint) over 70 acres • 300 longan trees with under tree irrigation • One paddocks improved with reclaimer Rhodes grass (small leaf variety). For anyone seeking a lifestyle option with the potential to earn some income, then this property offers both – inspection is recommended.

LIFESTYLE

TASTE & STYLE

ACREAGE LIVING WITH VIEW

• 4 bedroom home in Amaroo, 935m2 block • Master with WIR, ensuite, spa, twin vanities • BIR’s, open plan living, tiled alfresco dining • Low maintenance yard & easy care plantings

• 5 acre lifestyle property at Springmount Park • Modern 2 bed, 1 bath block rendered home • Fenced, sheds, 2ML water allocation & dam • 20 minutes drive from Atherton or Mareeba

$425,000 NEG

$449,000 NEG

JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154

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AcreAge with income

move to the edge

cool & comfortAble

• Fully Fenced 5 Acres • 3 Bedroom Home - Rented • Liveable shed - Rented • Channel Water $435,000 neg ID#1P1872

• In “The Edge” Estate • No Rear Neighbours • Main Bedroom Has Walk-In Robe And Ensuite $409,000 ID#1P1887

• New Kitchen • Timber Floors Throughout • Fully Security Screened • Powered Shed $285,000 neg ID#1P1871

Andrew 0418 183 444

Aurelia 0418 183 555

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Aurelia 0418 183 555

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THIS modern unit is located in Mareeba near the CBD, school, churches, PCYC hall, medical clinic and hospital, just to name a few. Two bedroom unit featuring a walk through robe in the main bedroom and the second bedroom has wardrobe hanging space. The unit has wheel chair access to toilet and ensuite style bathroom, a two vehicle carport with laundry. The unit has an approximate floor area is 147m2 (includes carport, front patio and internal floor area), plus solar hot water. Priced at $295,000 negotiable – come and have a look today.

Contact exclusive agent – Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or Mark on 0428 121 520 and Lyn on 0427 153 868. Email: mrea4880@qld. chariot.net.au

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $295,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

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PROPERTY Exceptional value Rural lifestyle – priced to sell Introducing 236 Malone Road... positioned on the Cairns side of Mareeba, and only minutes to town, here is your chance to own a little slice of heaven. Set atop a majestic five acre block on Malone Road is this little Rural Residential paradise. With everything from a super spacious home, to a four-bay shed with power for dad, and a couple of fenced paddocks for the ponies, this property is sure to please the whole family. The home features four good sized bedrooms with built-in cupboards and air-conditioning, masses of living space with a large lounge room, even bigger dining room, and a second living area, not to mention the large kitchen to cook up those big family feasts. With both internal and external walls constructed entirely of masonry block, you can rest assured that your family will be safe in this home, rain, hail, or cyclone. Enjoy the great outdoors on the large, fully tiled patio which is positioned to catch the ever-present breezes, a great place to enjoy a family BBQ or even a few beers in the afternoon after work. Just for dad, there is a 12m x 6m (approx.) Colorbond shed with power connected and a concrete floor and high roller doors, great for

all your storage needs and perfect for a workshop. Features: five acres, fully fenced, three paddocks fenced internally, four bedroom, two bathroom, full masonry block construction, air-conditioned bedrooms, large kitchen, just re-painted inside and out, new carpet to the bedrooms, Cairns side but still close to town, great for a couple of horses or a cow, four bay shed with power for dad, school bus and rubbish pick up services and fixed Wireless NBN available as well The property is fenced into three paddocks with good grass coverage across the whole block, perfect for a couple of ponies, or a cow or two. For more information or to book a private inspection contact exclusive agent Remo Esposito at Central Realty Mareeba. Phone 0401 969 473. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $520,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

This is a great opportunity to pur- perfect property for the investor, with chase a property in Mareeba, perfect great tenants, great location, perfect for young families, students or inves- condition. Sitting on 1012m2 high tors. This home is positioned in a residential land with possibilities for prime location not far from the CBD development at the ready. Do not and in fact a perfect central location. wait. Character and style are presented together in this beautiful Queens- The property has been reduced lander style home. Just move in and now to $239,000. Contact exclusive enjoy the benefits of breaking into the agent Alex Srhoj at Ray White Ruproperty market or let the investment ral Mareeba on 0403 343 692. look after itself. Some of the hard work has been Address: MAREEBA done with new roof and Price: $239,000 NEG gutters only a couple of Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj years young. Ray White Rural Mareeba Currently rented at Contact: 0403 343 692 $280 per week it is the

OPEN HOME

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM - 12 NOON 5 Karobean Drive, Amaroo Park • STYLISH NEW 4 BEDROOM + ENSUITE & WALK-IN ROBE • FULLY TILED + QUALITY FIXTURES, AIRCOND & EXTRAS • FENCED, LANDSCAPED & AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION

This versatile four bedroom home • Tiled rear patio positioned on a generous 1000m2 • Fully fenced 1000m2 allotment with substantial rear yard area allotment is attractively priced and offers options of a low maintenance • Convenient location, only minutes to town centre lifestyle with plenty of space for all the family or an excellent rental return on • Perfect rental investment investment. This is the ideal home for a young family, first homebuyer or astute inFeatures include: vestor being exceptionally priced. • Fully tiled with two large open plan living areas • Neutral colour scheme throughout For further information or to ar• Four well proportioned bedrooms, range a private inspection please three with built-in robes contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi • Master bedroom with ensuite and on 0417 700 468. mirrored built-in robes • Split system air-con to the living area Address: MAREEBA • U-shaped central Price: $335,000 NEG kitchen Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi • Tinted windows and Joe Torrisi Real Estate security screens Contact: 0417 700 468 throughout

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This sophisticated 476m2 opulent residence is positioned on a 4202m2 of lush, totally manicured grounds which offers a lifestyle for only the privileged few. • Executive design 5 bedroom family home • 3 bathrooms • Open plan living + bar • 2 large external entertaining areas • 4 bay red brick shed with 3 bays comprising of self contained living • Walking distance to the CBD We invite you to inspect this prestige family home to truly appreciate the many features on offer. Price: $629,000 NEG Contact: Exclusive Agent Ivona Carusi on 0409 579 197

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SHOULD BE IN MAGAZINES!  Large 318m2 home on a 1005m2 allotment  Open plan living + media room  Master bedroom with WIR and ensuite  Spacious kitchen with walk-in pantry  7m x 5m Colorbond shed  Airconditioned throughout  Fully fenced rear yard

7 Collins Court, Mareeba $495,000 NEG

VINCE COSTAS 0419 926 691 Ofﬁce: 4092 2232 Email: vince@crmareeba.com www.crmareeba.com

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Graphic Design

Motor Mechanic

Roofing & Sheds

Handyman Irrigation I.T

Pest Management Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

Security Skip Bins Storage

Childcare Cleaning Curtains & Blinds

Blinds Bulldozer Hire

Driving School

Floor Coverings Fuel

Air Conditioning

Earthmoving

AIR CONDITIONING

H I

CHILDCARE

Timber Travel Tree Lopping

Venue Hire

DRIVING SCHOOL

ELECTRICAL

MOBILE AUTO ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULICS

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Call Eugene: 0400 080 327

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

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au

ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets

www.donhall.com.au

FLOOR COVERINGS

Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

AVIATION

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

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

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

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

TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au

ELECTRICAL

your local business guide BLINDS

Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

TO IN

Blinds and Curtains

Desiree Siemon

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

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

BULLDOZER HIRE

Phone: 0429 869 023

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

96 James Street, Mareeba

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Service StationS open to the public

24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers (Mareeba only)

7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: 4092 2472 • F: 4092 2668 18 MOFFAT ST, RAvENShOE • P: 4097 6888 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo 4098 8222

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings 96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man!

99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au

Plus we sell...

Supply & Fit

FLOORS

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

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

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

Trust the BLIND specialists!

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS

SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796

PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

your local business guide GRAPHIC DESIGN

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

ENTERTAINMENT

• BISTRO • BAR • TAB • POKIES • KENO • FUNCTIONS OPEN 7 Days FOr LuNcH aND DiNNEr

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Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

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

MAREEBA LEAGUES CLUB

PHONE 4092 2922

Daniel Battistin

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

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

CLEANING

HIC D ES

• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com

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business IRRIGATION

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC

ROOFING & SHEDS

TIMBER

• Total Hose Fitting Service

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

• Hydraulic Components • Cylinder Repairs • Mobile Service

PHONE: 0488 045 031 6 Reynolds Street, Mareeba

I.T

your local business guide

FREGONA TECHNOLOGIES

PEST MANAGEMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TELECOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS

TRAVEL SECURITY • Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service

For all security needs call...

• CONSULTANCY • DESIGN • INSTALLATION • REPAIRS • MAINTENANCE • UPGRADES

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

Silvano fregona

4092 4617 • fregonatech@gmail.com

5 Willow Road, Tolga PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 en it be nice! PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 Wood FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377

now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba

TREE LOPPING PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba P: 4092 2475 M: 0417 746 140

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

MOTOR MECHANIC

POOL MAINTENANCE

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

www.selfremovalstorage.com.au Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300. However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit. To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.

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EXPRESS sPORT Mareeba Rifle Club The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a 2 X 600yd comp. on Sunday the 28th August 2016. The conditions were good with a hint of mirage swinging either way to make everybody on their toes. F Open: J. Todd (Mareeba): (10/11 shot) 58.4; 57.0 – 115.4. F Std: A. Simpson (Mareeba): (10/11 shot) 54.2; 60.2 114.4. Target Rifle: M. Beecham (Mareeba): (10/11 shot) 50.3; 51.2 – 101.5. F. Chester (Mareeba): (10/11 shot) 49.3; 51.4 – 100.7, J. Harding-Smith (Mareeba): (10/11 shot) 48.3; 49.2 – 97.5, D. Ford (Mareeba): (10/11 shot) 46.3; 54.3 – 100.6. Next week 4th September and the following 11th September no shooting on the Mareeba Rifle Range. ARCHERY Three visitors to the Tableland Company of Archers Thys and Taylor Humphreys attended the coaching session while Aaron Dati shot practice and visitor Mick Marnane along with six members shot club rounds. Results Newcastle Round: (consists of 90 arrows each at 20m on a 122cm face). U14 Girls Compound: S Titasey 482 (half round shot). U14 Girls Recurve: C Brown 379 (half round shot). Results FITA 50/720 Round: (consists of 72 arrows each at 50m on an 80cm face) Veteran Men’s Compound: R Hodgetts 570. Results 45/720 Round: (consists of 72 arrows at 45m on a 122cm face). Cub Boys Compound: D Taylor 642, V Marnane 458, Cub Boys Recurve: N Prince 515, Master’s Men’s Compound: M Marnane 472 (visitor). Atherton Gun Club Sunday 28th August 2016: Event 1 25 Target Cash Divide, AA: Phil Craig + Jar Smaniotto A: Murray Sutherland + Mark Stella + Arthur Ward, B: Morrie Risdale + Silvano Zorzetto C: Greg Braid. Event 2 - 50 Target Point

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Score: AA: 1st Paul Crapella 147/150, 2nd Steve Murphy 143/150, 3rd Jar Smaniotto 138/150, A: 1st Arthur Ward 144/150, 2nd Mark Stella 143/150, 3rd Planton Zapantis 140/150, B: 1st Murray Schaper 136/150, 2nd Mark Martin 135/150, George Bugeja 135/150, C: 1st Joe Collins 128/150, 2nd Greg Braid 127/150, Ryan Price 125/150. Event 3 - 25 Target Handicap: 1st Greg Braid 24/25, 2nd Robbie Draper 24/25, 3rd Ross Cannon 24/25. Event 4 - 15 Pair Double Rise: AA: 1st Arthur Sclippa 24/30, 2nd Jar Smaniotto 23/30, A: 1st Andrew Casella 28/30, 2nd Murray Sutherland 25/30, B: 1st George Bugeja 25/30, 2nd Silvano Zorzetto 22/30, C: 1st Greg Braid 24/30, 2nd Ryan Price tied with Alan Birch 18/30. Ravenshoe Invitational Shoot On 27th August 2016 we held the Ravenshoe Invitational Shoot and would like to thank all the competitors and visitors who attended as the focus was on Feral cats and damage caused. A great day was had by all. We would like to also thank all the members and people who donated prizes and their time to make the day wonderful. Results are as follows: Feral Cat Shoot 100m Rimfire: C Sanders 93, J Norman 92, R Ranclaud 82, M Lennon 75, C Hunt 58, H Poulos 57, J Campbell 54, J Delacey 50, N Raoch 35, D Browning 24, C Poulos 16, J Mclellan, G Gentle. Feral Cat Shoot 100m Centrefire: G Gentle (Silver badge) 100, H Poulos 98, J Delacey 98, N Roach 95, M Lennon 94, M Roach 94, D Browning 91, J Anderson 89, G Fuller 88, A Murray 87, J McLellan 78, R Ranclaud 68, J Norman 62. Rabbit 50m Offhand Rimfire: J Norman 92, J anderson 86, G Gentle 81, J Mclellan 67, M Roach 64, R Ranclaud 61, J Delacey 57, C Hunt 41, C Sanders 41, C Poulos 32, J Campbell 30, H

Poulos 10. Rabbit 50m Offhand Centrefire: M Lennon 91, J Anderson 84, M Roach 68, G Delacey 62, N Roach 55, K Ireland 54, G Gentle 53, A Murray 43, G Fuller 38, D Browning 34. Atherton Golf Wednesday Sporters played Stableford won by Darren Morey 30pts,ru-up Jeff Stotter 28pts on c/b from Roy Murray-Prior. NTPs 11 Col Lambert,13 Pete Fraser,18 Bill Grumley Least Putts jackpots again with 2 on 15 putts. Thursday Ladies played a Shelley Broadley sponsored par 3 comp. Winner on 61 1/3 nett was Michelle Pearsall,ru-up Cheryll Piccone 62 1/3 nett on c/b from Annette Seawright NTPs 3 Sandy Watson,11 Shelley Broadley,13 Heather Beaven,18 Lyn Morrison Fridays Chook run winner Swifty Finlen 13 pts on c/b. Saturday Juniors had no morning play but 20 kids turned up for a clinic with Anton Booy from Cairns GC which went very well ,Many thanks to Anton who was impressed with our kids interest in the game. Members and visitors played the Harold Nasser Memorial Shield Stroke. Ladies winner on a very good 68 nett was Dawn Irvine,ru-up Sue Whitehead 70 nett. NTPs 3 Annette Seawright,11 &13 Heather Beaven,18 Lyn Morrison. Mens winner on a three way 67 nett was Darren Blooranta on countback from Jerry Jierasak and Mark Broadley, Mick Fleming 68 nett and 4 others on 69 nett. NTPs 3Steve Bakss,11 Mark Johnson,13 Daz Blooranta,18 Phil Henricks. Sundays Tableland Top Meats Stableford had a good field of 24 players and won by Shelley Broadley 38 pts on countback from Pup Hilder and Lyn Morrison. NTPs 11 Pup,13 Pete Fraser,18 Shelley B. Mens matchplay Qr,final Mick Buckley bt Dave Bilney 4 and 3.

Yungaburra Bowls Club Results: Tuesday, 23rd August - Barefoot Night Bowls - Winners: Mike Brzowzski and Maureen Graf. Wednesday, 24th August Mixed Social - Winners: Bev Titlow, Arthur Zanatta and Shirley North. Runner’s Up: Margaret Pointon, Frank Ballerini and Julie Brzowzski. Friday, 26th August - Jackpot Pairs - Winners: Kay Andersen and Tony Whykes. Runner’s Up: Margaret Pointon and Ian Humphries (visitor). No jackpot winners. Saturday, 27th and Sunday, 28th August - The Men’s Classic - At Yungaburra Winners: Sergio Dellapozza, Alf Siliato, John Beu and Gary Kriesel. Second: Greg Johnson, Gavin Johnson, Ashley Jones and Lyle Thompson (lost on a golden bowl). Third: Seaforth’s Team: Col Waters, Ross Trenerry, Mark Glew and Bob Blucher.

Yungaburra Men’s Classic Winners. Photos by Mal Brown.

Second place.

Third place.

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EXPRESS sPORT

All smiles at metrogaine

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: Above, Metrogaine winners Up The Street Without a Paddle (On Foot) and below, St Stephens Catholic College (bike).

ADVENTURE and all round fun were the aim of the game as competitors ran riot at Sunday’s Metrogaine. Almost 40 teams raced their way around Mareeba on foot or by bike, keen to be first to cross the finish line at Arnold Park. Metrogaine organiser and Lions member Craig Beikoff was full of praise for the annual event, which this year hosted a mini-basketball competition, skateboard clinics and graffiti art workshop. “The feedback from the entrants in the Metrogaine was all positive,” he said. “We can definitely say it was a success.” Mr Beikoff said the skateboard clinics, jam session and competition, run by FNQ Freestyle Roller Sports Association Inc, were extremely popular with 60 people registering to be a part of it on the day. Mareeba Basketball Association also got involved in the fun, running a free throw competition. Mr Beikoff said he was keen to host a similar style of event next year, fine tuning it to give people an even better experience. “We’d definitely like to have the skate bowl activities, graffiti art and basketball in the park again because it does seem to be a good way of connecting with the youth of Mareeba,” he said. About $5000 was also raised for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation on the day. 2016 Metrogaine winners Bike: St Stephens Catholic College (450 points) On Foot: Up The Street Without a Paddle (410 points) Fancy Dress Award: LJM Design Ugly Stiks Spirit Award: Yellow Yeppies Loyal Supporter Award: Mareeba Scouts

HEAPS OF FUN: Activities on the day.

Students have a bash

HAVING A BALL: Action from the Milo T20 Blast School Cup for the northern Tablelands region held at Dimbulah State School last week.

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TABLELANDS school students have smashed their way to fun in a local cricket competition. Held last Thursday, four local schools competed in the inaugural Milo T20 Blast School Cup for the northern Tablelands region, which was hosted by Dimbulah State School. School HPE teacher and sports coordinator Troy Brunjes said his students thoroughly enjoyed themselves, despite not progressing to the next stage of the competition in Cairns. “They just loved it because you don’t get that opportunity to compete very often against other schools in a different sort of

event,” he said. “There were seven games happening at once, no kids were sitting out and everyone was playing. “They just had a ball.” St Thomas’ School won both the girls and boys divisions, who will now go up against the best school cricket teams in the region. Officials from Mareeba Cricket and Queensland Cricket also helped out on the day. Mr Brunjes said he had great feedback about the Cup and was hopeful the school would be able to host it again next year.

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EXPRESS sPORT Roosters secure semifinals clash

Roosters under 18 half Joel Poggioli caught by the Tully defence.

The Atherton Roosters will have two sides representing the club in the 2016 Cairns District Rugby League finals, which begin this Sunday. Both the first grade and under 18 sides secured a top five finish in last Saturday’s final round of the premiership competition. At Roosters Stadium on Saturday night, the Roosters first grade played a 24all draw with Tully who led the contest 24-22 with three minutes remaining, before a penalty gave the Roosters the two points needed to lock up the final score. The one point to each side wrapped up fourth spot for the Roosters, while Tully secured fifth position in the top five mix. The two teams will now meet again in Sunday’s first semi. Innisfail finished minor premiers at the top of the points table on 40 points followed by Ivanhoes 36, Brothers 31, Atherton 28, Tully 27, Mossman 26, Ed-

monton 20, Yarrabah 15, Kangaroos 14, Mareeba 14 and Suburbs on 11. It will be the Roosters first finals appearance since 2009 – the year they were minor premiers, but fell to Brothers in the grand final. In Saturday’s under 18 match, the young Roosters needed a win to stay alive and they delivered a top effort to down Tully 32-14, securing fifth spot on the final points table. Cairns Brothers took the under 18 minor premiership on 40 points followed by Innisfail 38, Edmonton 31, Kangaroos 30, Atherton 28, Ivanhoes 26, Yarrabah 24, Tully 21, Suburbs 12 and Mareeba 10. Game times for the Roosters this Sunday at Barlow Park in Cairns are: 10am (Under 18’s vs Tully) and 4.10pm: (A-grade vs Tully). Both games will be knock-out semis with the winner staying alive in the finals series.

Bulls Robert Pendenza fights for the ball on Saturday night. PHOTO: Leevi Elmes.

THE usual script that Mareeba are accustomed to may not have eventuated, but Bulls coach Alex Srhoj knows his players have the quality to rise to the occasion when it counts the most. The Bulls went down 3-2 against Southside Comets on Saturday night in Mareeba, with Comets attacker James Price scoring a 96th minute injury time winner just as it looked the match would finish in a stalemate. Mareeba went into the match looking for an improved performance after their previous loss against Edge Hill, and it was a case of déjà vu for the Bulls camp, with simple mistakes costing the side in key moments to give the Comets a chance to catch the defence off guard. The visitors promptly took advantage of it, but Mareeba also showed touches of magic with a first half goal by Paul Ruiz finishing off some great team passing moves. The home side's second goal was pure magic from Wayne Srhoj, who set up Robert Pendenza for a 2-1 lead. Southside fought back to equalise, taking advantage of the napping Bulls defence, before Price

Win-win for netball comp

scored the winner deep into injury time. The win means the Comets will host the club’s first ever home semi final on Sunday against Leichhardt Lions. Meanwhile, the Bulls will now focus solely on this Saturday’s major semi against Stratford. Despite the recent results, the Mareeba side has players with the experience of knowing when to step up and as they say – the cream will rise to the top went it counts. “The past couple of weeks, results wise was not what we wanted, but it’s in the past now, we can’t change it, but we can learn from it,” Srhoj stated. “Training last week was good, patches on Saturday night were great, the two goals were top shelf, now we just prepare at the level we want and be ready to perform well on Saturday night.” The Bulls reserves and youth (B) sides will also head into the finals this weekend, with both divisions playing off in the elimination semifinals. The reserves will travel down to Southside on Sunday to take on the Marlin Coast Rangers, while the youth is expected to travel to Atherton on Friday night.

MAREEBA’S newest netball courts have been put to good use, playing host to a bumper inter-club competition last Sunday. About 200 players from 21 junior teams across the Far North converged on the Bendigo Bank Recreational Precinct for a Junior Club Carnival, battling it out across four different age groups. Mareeba Netball Association president Connie Martens was thrilled with the turnout, which had teams from Tully, Cairns, Port Douglas, Ravenshoe, Atherton and Mareeba competing. “We’ve had really positive feedback from clubs who haven’t been here and they commented on how wonderful our courts looked,” she said. “The Mareeba players get to play clubs they don’t get to play

APTION: Action from Sunday’s Junior Club Carnival at Mareeba’s Bendigo Bank Recreational Precinct.

Bulls prepare for major semi

during their normal season, so they can gauge their standard…Everyone steps it up on carnival day.” The club has been using the courts since they were officially opened in July after six years of using the netballs courts at Mareeba State School and St Thomas’ Primary School. Mrs Martens said next year’s carnival would be held at Port Douglas, but Mareeba will instead host a two-day regional carnival with a host of representative teams set to compete. “We’ve also been regularly hosting an inter-town competition which involves Port Douglas and Atherton every week,” she added. Mrs Martens thanked the club’s volunteers at the carnival for their efforts on the day.

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313-315 Byrnes Street, Mareeba 4092 5100 www.mareebamitsubishi.com.au After Hours: David Mete 0408 793 050

www.mareebamm.com.au Peter Acha 0417 006 698 or Adrian Madrid 0413 745 247

DRIVE AWAY USED VEHICLES*

NEW MAHINDRA DUALCAB PIK-UP Common-rail turbo diesel, ABS brakes, central locking, cruise control, full locker diff, includes style side tray. $23,490 DRIVEAWAY “BET YOU CAN’T BUY BETTER?”

NEW RELEASE MAHINDRA XUV-500 WAGON Now with automatic, turbo diesel, sat-nav, leather trim, full alloys, Bluetooth, the list goes on! Come and ask for a test drive, you will be surprised! FROM ONLY $30,900

MAHINDRA - THE WORLDS BIGGEST SELLER OF TRACTORS COMPARE OUR PRICES ANYWHERE! (3 YEAR WARRANTY)

> 13 Mazda CX-5 GT Auto Wagon........................................................................$33,950 > 12 Mazda BT50 4x4 Manual Freestyle ...............................................................$32,950 > 08 Toyota Prado Auto Wagon ............................................................................$29,950 > 09 Mitsubishi Pajero Auto Wagon ......................................................................$26,950 > 07 Toyota Hilux Manual Dualcab ....................................................................... $21,950 SOLD > 08 Mitsubishi Triton Manual Dualcab ................................................................. $18,950 SOLD > 08 Nissan Navara ST-R Manual Dualcab ........................................................... $16,950 > 12 Mitsubishi Outlander Manual Wagon ............................................................ $15,950 > 09 Honda CR-V Auto Wagon ............................................................................. $15,950 > 11 Mitsubishi Lancer Auto Sedan ...................................................................... $14,950 SOLD > 11 Mitsubishi Outlander Manual Wagon............................................................. $14,950 > 08 Mitsubishi Triton Manual Dualcab ................................................................. $14,950 SOLD > 11 Mitsubishi ASX Manual Hatch ....................................................................... $14,950 > 14 Mitsubishi Mirage Auto Sedan ...................................................................... $14,950 > 00 Mazda MX-5 Manual Soft Top ........................................................................$9,950 > 07 Ford Escape Auto Wagon ...............................................................................$9,950 > 08 Suzuki Jimny Sierra Manual Wagon ...............................................................$8,950 SOLD > 09 Suzuki Swift Manual Hatch .............................................................................$8,950 > 08 Ford Focus Manual Hatch .............................................................................. $7,950 > 07 Mitsubishi Lancer Manual Sedan....................................................................$6,950 > 00 Mazda 121 Auto Hatch ...................................................................................$4,950

HUGE RANGE COMING SOON!

HUGE RANGE

> 14 Mazda BT50 XTR Auto Dualcab > 13 Mitsubishi Triton Auto Dualcab > 12 Mazda CX-9 Auto Wagon > 11 Mitsubishi Challenger 4x4 Manual Wagon

> 11 Mitsubishi Lancer SX Manual Sedan > 10 Nissan Navara RX Manual Dualcab > 06 Ford Focus Manual Sedan > 04 Nissan Navara ST-R Manual Dualcab

WARRANTY AVAILABLE ON ALL USED VEHICLES* - ENQUIRE TODAY!

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

MIGHTY MOUSE E-MAX 22

With loader, 4-in-1 bucket, hydrostatic transmission, rear locking diff, diesel motor, good for a thousand uses.

SPECIAL PRICE - $20,890

MAHINDRA 50HP 4X4

With cab, air, loader & 4-in-1 bucket. NORMALLY $48,000

MAHINDRA SPECIAL $39,990

TOLGA ROAD, ATHERTON • PH: 40914777 AFTER HOURS: TOM 0418 183 222 PAGE 28 The Express, Wednesday, August 31, 2016

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