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Relay unites community A WAVE of compassion overtook locals last weekend as they gave it their all in the Tablelands Relay For Life.

Thousands were raised for cancer sufferers, delighting those like Face of the Relay and cancer survivor Doreen Salerno (pictured).

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What’s the hold up?

By Michael Serenc THE developer behind a proposed $21 million shopping centre for Mareeba is fed up with council red tape delaying a crucial land purchase.

Reedlodge Pty Ltd is still waiting on Mareeba Shire Council approval for the purchase of a small, triangular 1128m2 parcel of state-owned land reserved for aged housing it has trusteeship

over.

The block would add to Reedlodge’s existing 12,403m2 of land situated across from Mareeba Plaza along Byrnes St, allowing the company to proceed with a development application.

But Reedlodge solicitor Pietro Girgenti claimed council CEO Peter Franks had so far refused to nominate a council meeting on which the land sale would be voted on.

“The delay is seriously putting the entire project in jeopardy,” he said.

“It’s causing concern with the shopping centre’s proposed anchor tenant as to the desire of the local council for a project of this nature.

“It’s raising questions about whether or not the support is there for them to warrant them investing in the development.”

While the Department of Mines and Natural

Resources has the final say on selling the land, it will be influenced by council’s view on the proposed purchase.

Aside from today’s special meeting to adopt the 2015/2016 annual financial report, there are only two public council meetings left for this year – November 16 and December 21.

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Come one, come all to police ball TABLELANDS residents are being urged to dig deep for the boys and girls in blue.

The Tablelands Police Ball is making a return to Mareeba next month after about a decade’s absence.

Ball committee member Senior Constable Aleda Day said the fun-filled night at Mareeba International Club was not to be missed.

“The reason for the function is that we have some members of our police family on the Tablelands going through serious illness at the moment,” she said.

“It is our hope to have a fun night that the community can come along to, our officers can look forward to, and any money raised will help support those in our police family who are doing it tough at the moment.”

Guests at the ball will be treated to a two-course

COME ON DOWN: Constable Josiah Erhard, Senior Constable Aleda Day and Constable Jess Clift want the public to attend next month’s Tablelands Police Ball.

buffet, a silent auction and live music from local band, Careless.

FNQ Country Music Festival open category winner Darryl Chaplain will MC the event.

“We’ll have also have some trivia questions and lucky door prizes,” Sen Constable Day said.

The Cairns Road Policing Unit will bring up one of their police bikes for guests to sit on and be photo-

graphed with.

“It’s not a night of speeches, it’s going to be a fun night,” Sen Constable Day said.

Tickets are $65 per person or $600 for a table of 10, while dress style is Melbourne Cup race wear, with the ball to be held on November 12 from 6pm.

To book, visit www.trybooking.com/226190. Tickets will be on sale until November 4.

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CHRISTMAS CHEER: Mareeba councillors Nipper Brown, Lenore Wyatt, Mayor Tom Gilmore and Kevin Davies are urging everybody to get behind the annual Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

MAREEBA Shire residents are being urged to help the less fortunate this festive season.

Council has launched its annual Mayor’s Christmas Appeal, which will deliver vouchers to families in need.

"We want everyone in our community to be able to celebrate Christmas without feeling stressed about not being able to afford even the basic necessities,” Mareeba mayor Tom Gilmore said.

"Assistance provided through the appeal is a gesture of goodwill and that adds a little cheer to what may be a difficult time of the year for some people in our community."

The vouchers will be distributed via several charity groups and welfare agencies including Mareeba Community Centre, Blue Care Mareeba, St Vincent De Paul Mareeba, Dimbulah Community Centre and Kuranda Neighbourhood Centre.

Donations can be made at council's service centres in Mareeba and Kuranda, with more than $2000 worth of vouchers given to families in need last year.

People can also send their donation by cheque to the Mayor's Christmas Appeal, PO Box 154, Mareeba 4880.

Make the cheque payable to Mayor's Christmas Appeal. No food items or toys can be accepted for the appeal.

Cr Gilmore also encouraged those needing assistance to apply at local welfare agencies.

To be eligible to receive assistance, residents need to be receiving a government welfare benefit. Those residents who are outside the welfare system should see their local agency for assessment.

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Firies warn to get ready BE ALERT: Bushfire season is upon the Tablelands.

ONE of the Far North’s top rural firefighters has warned Tablelanders to prepare now before a potential disaster strikes the region.

As bushfire season goes into full swing, Rural Fire Service (RFS) Far Northern Region Bushfire safety officer Matthew Eckhardt said landholders needed to ensure their properties were cleared of debris, develop a suitable evacuation plan and familiarise themselves with the Bureau of Meteorology’s fire danger rating scale, which is cur-

rently set to high for the Tablelands.

“A few people prepare themselves properly every bushfire season, but the majority say “It won’t happen to us”. But one day it may,” he said.

“At the end of the day, the risk is the same no matter where you are on the Tablelands. It’s just a matter of when.

“Some areas may get rain this year, others may not. It’s just whether the conditions suit that particular area on the day.”

Mr Eckhardt said landholders should also en- ately” and “suitably managed”. sure their properties had good firebreaks, good Mr Laing also warned that arson charges access points for vehicles and an ample supply would apply to anyone who failed to comply with permit conditions. of water.

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Mr Eckhardt stressed that landholders who wished to light a fire bigger than two metres in any direction required a permit.

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Red tape slows land vote FROM Page 1 A petition supporting the shopping centre was accepted by council at this month’s meeting on October 12.

Mareeba pensioner Joan Moore gathered 764 signatures in support of the project before submitting them to council last month.

Mr Girgenti claimed council had made four separate Right To Information requests regarding correspondence between Reedlodge and four different State Government departments over the land purchase dating back to December last year.

In a statement to The Express, Mareeba mayor Tom Gilmore said council was “taking all reasonable and responsible measures to ensure that all possible information is available to councillors” over the land in

question.

“Council takes this responsibility very seriously and will make this determination in due course," he said.

Mr Girgenti said some councillors had taken up Reedlodge’s offer of one-on-one meetings to discuss the proposal, while the developer’s representatives had also given a formal presentation in front of all councillors regarding the shopping centre and land purchase.

“The proponent (Reedlodge) has offered on a multitude of occasions to give any further information that council might require,” he said.

If approved, construction of the centre would take between 12 and 18 months, generating between 200 and 220 direct and indirect jobs.

Once built, the 7000m2 centre, which will include a major supermarket, is expected to sustain between 200 and 250 direct and indirect jobs.

Mr Girgenti stressed Reedlodge had no issue with Mareeba Shire councillors themselves but rather the lengthy process which has so far dragged out a vote on the land purchase.

“If such concerning delays are occurring at this early stage of the shopping centre proposal, the developer is starting to question what further delays or brick walls will arise at the development application,” he said.

“The proposed tenants for the development are now asking why are all these administrative hurdles being put in place and if the Mareeba Shire is closed for business.”

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LOOKING GOOD: Former Mareeba girl Shayla Nucifora at the World Beauty Fitness and Fashion (WBFF) Australia World Championship Qualifier earlier this month. PICTURE: CRAIG OSBOURNE IMAGING

Shayla dazzles at fitness comp A FORMER Mareeba girl has strutted her stuff on the big stage.

Shayla Nucifora competed in the World Beauty Fitness and Fashion (WBFF) Australia World Championship Qualifier on the Gold Coast earlier this month, showing off her impressive physique honed from years of fitness training.

Ms Nucifora, who now manages a Brisbane hair salon, said she never considered competing on a professional level until a chance appointment with WBFF veteran and Oasis Health Club owner Alicia Gowans.

“I was doing her hair one day and she said “Why don’t you compete?”,” recalled Ms Nucifora.

“I’ve always been in the fitness indus-

try but I had never gone to that extent.”

A strict, 16-week diet and exercise regime followed for Ms Nucifora, trained under the watchful eye of Ms Gowans.

“It was a very short preparation, especially for a first-timer. Alicia got me straight into it,” Ms Nucifora said.

“I trained a minimum of six days a week, anywhere between an hour-and-ahalf to two hours per day.”

While the 24-year-old martial artist didn’t earn a placing for the World Championships in her “Bikini Short” category, Ms Nucifora said she relished the experience.

“It was amazing. You’re competing against Australia’s best fitness models and athletes so it was mind-blowing,” she said.

“I got really good feedback from the judges and it would only be minor changes I’d have to do with my body to make the World Championships.”

The daughter of local mango farming couple John and Debbie Nucifora, Ms Nucifora said she was proud to represent her old town at the qualifier.

“I had my mum fly down for the competition so it was nice to have some family there,” she said.

“It definitely takes you back to your roots...My Dad is a really good mentor too.”

Ms Nucifora said she was now keen to compete in other fitness competitions, including in Cairns next year.

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LOVING LIFE: Steven Madell with mum Margie.

AT just 21, Steven Madell is Mareeba’s very own action man.

The horse-riding, guitar playing, backpacking, archery shooting adventurer has his mum Margie to thank, supporting his dreams every step of the way.

Ms Madell was one of 2.8 million unpaid carers recognised for their selfless dedication as part of National Carers Week last week.

The mum-of-one has strived to give Steven an active and fulfilling life after he was born with Down Syndrome.

“National Carers Week is really good because it opens doors. People acknowledge that these are unpaid carers in the community who do it 24/7,” she said.

“It is a full-time job when you’re looking after someone who can’t make a phone call, cross the road or take themselves anywhere.

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training them as well so it’s a constant process.”

Ms Madell has frequently taken Steven backpacking around Australia and the world, visiting Bali, Europe and the United Kingdom.

Of late, he has been volunteering at Mareeba Men’s Shed and working out with local firefighters at the gym.

Ms Madell praised the Mareeba community for their acceptance of Steven, who helps to home deliver The Express every week.

“All the boys and girls he’s grown up with are just fantastic. They are the best group of kids. They’ve all known each other since they were three years old,” she said.

“If they see something’s wrong and I’m not around, they will step in.”

Ms Madell also receives some weekly assistance for Steven from Mareeba disability service provider FlexiChoice.

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CHEERS: James and Deana Nasser relax at their award-winning home, Claringbold House (pictured right).

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Local builder recognised at awards A TABLELANDS builder has been recognised for his design nous after picking up a major state award.

James Nasser Constructions won Best Individual Home between $451,000 and $550,000 at the Master Builders Queensland 2016 Housing and Construction Awards earlier this month.

Claringbold House, which is the personal home of James and Deana Nasser, features a modern design infused with traditional timber styling.

After winning the same category at the Far North Queensland Housing and Construction Awards in August, the Nasser’s latest achievement puts them in the running at the Master Builders Australia National Excellence in

Building and Construction Awards next month.

Mrs Nasser said the four-bedroom house, located along Claringbold Rd in East Barron, took about 18 months to build after starting in October 2013.

“Because we live rurally, we wanted it to be a bit country-orientated but still modern and that was the approach we took,” she said.

“It had to suit the environment and where we’re situated, weather-wise.”

The house is also equipped with a large home office and two bathrooms, sits on a 12 ha block and is about 420 sq m in size.

“The living area has exposed timber hardwood trusses that are handmade by James, which are fairly impressive,” Mrs Nasser said.

“We’ve also got a very large timber deck.”

Timber feature walls and floors and polished concrete complete the design.

Mrs Nasser said the Master Builders win would help to bolster her husband’s building reputation as well give clients a quality display home to view.

“We thought we’d put the effort into this so people could see what James could do,” she said.

“We recently decided to do a whole rebrand of the business with a new logo and website just to get our name out there, so this was part and parcel of that.

“There’s a lot more Cairns people moving up to the Tablelands and we’d like to focus on that market.”

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2016 marks Curves’ 11th year of support for Cancer Council’s Pink Ribbon, raising over $1.7m so far in our efforts to beat women’s cancers!

It is estimated about 50 women in Australia are diagnosed with breast and gynaecological cancer every day.

Survival rates are increasing due to earlier detection and better treatment but we still have a long way to go.

Every October, we support women’s cancer through fundraising events and promotions within our clubs.

There are many ways this money helps the Cancer Council - from prevention programs, support services and world class research, the smallest amount has an impact.

Our mission is to continue to support and strengthen women and their circle of friends - empowering with fitness, healthy eating and the power of mindfulness and positive self-talk.

Over the last 9 years of operation on the Tablelands we have shared our circuit with many women who have fought, championed and some, sadly, that have lost their battle with women’s cancers.

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We are proud of our women, their grace in the face of their battle and their tenacity to fight.

We are incredibly privileged to be a trusted part of their journey and love the support our members offer each other.

We are hosting our “Taking the Fight Outside” workout series across the Tablelands every Saturday morning until 12th November - see facebook for details.

In addition we have waived out regular joining fee for a $20 donation to Cancer Council until 31st October to celebrate the launch of our NEW Box and Tone Circuits - fun fitness for all ages.

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For almost a decade your amazing fundraising efforts have been helping brave women affected by breast and gynaecological cancers.

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Gun relic to go on display

Creativity dazzles at art awards

HISTORIC: The newly restored German trench mortar to be displayed at Irvinebank School of Arts Hall next month.

A “TROPHY gun” captured on the Western Front during World War I will be put on display at Irvinebank next month.

The German trench mortar was originally captured by Australian troops during the war before being brought back to Australia, decommissioned and presented to the Irvinebank community in 1921.

More recently, it has undergone a dramatic facelift by local craftsmen after rusting away at Loudoun House Museum.

“It was a daunting task that was tackled by Tolga artist blacksmith Hans Pehl under the watchful eye of heritage specialist Gordon Grimwade, and involved months of research and planning,” said Irvinebank School of Arts and Progress Association president Tony Derksen.

“The result is an impressive reconstruction in all but its firing capacity, which we made sure is inoperable. It

is a great trophy that deserves pride of place in our First World War displays.”

Mr Derksen said replacing the mortar’s old timber wheels was a challenge, enlisting the help of local machinist Bob Barnes, wheelwright Tony Giltrap, Mr Phel and Wilkinson Springworks to build two replicas.

“One of the exciting things to come out of this project is the realisation the Tablelands has a remarkably diverse skill base that has united to produce a truly worthwhile memorial to all who fought, Allied or German, for what they believed in so long ago,” Mr Grimwade said.

Irvinebank residents have a proud history of wartime service, highlighted by Victoria Cross winner Harry Dalziel and nurse Monica O’Callghan.

The gun will be unveiled at a ceremony at the Irvinebank School of Arts Hall at 11am on November 12.

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WOW: Mareeba State High School Arts Showcase Awards coordinator Leigh Gargan was amazed at the level of talent on display.

THE next Stephen Spielberg or Pablo Picasso could be unearthed in Mareeba.

Young talent and creativity was celebrated at Mareeba State High School in another successful Arts Showcase Awards last Thursday night.

The annual event, formerly known as the Data Awards, saw students compete in 24 categories split across photography, visual art and film, as well as a separate theme, “time”, which attracted entrants from all three disciplines.

Awards coordinator and media teacher Leigh Gargan said the level of talent on display was incredible.

“It’s a culmination of all the creative talent in the school,” she said.

“It’s amazing but you don’t know what expect either.”

Mrs Gargan said there was no doubt there were future stars in the

making at the awards.

“One of the students here is going to be the next Spielberg,” she said.

“Even the Years 8s, some of the films they’re making, they could probably pass Year 12 Film and TV they’re that good.”

Mrs Gargan said the ever-decreasing price of technology gave students access to quality equipment where they could hone their passion for film or photography no matter where they were.

“This year has seen a lot of the younger kids put entries in,” she said.

“It’s awesome to see them having a go.”

Performances by the school’s student dancers and musicians also entertained the crowd at the awards, including a rousing performance by young singer Kiara Cabassi and piano player Tristan Burford-Baines.

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LOVING IT: Melissa, James and Ivy McIntosh.

GOOD CAUSE: Relay for Life supporters celebrate the weekend with cupcake.

Tablelands unites for charity relay

LAUGHING AWAY: Cairns clown Danny Simony at the festival.

Kuranda shines at town festival

Mareeba Tropical Roar were named top fundraising team at the event after raising more than $18,000 for CCQ. Live entertainment kept everyone going overnight, while a talent quest and “Fashions on the Field” competition made sure there were thrills aplenty.

Mr Greasley said a highlight of the relay was Saturday night’s remembrance candle lighting ceremony, which paid tribute to those locals who had tragically lost their battle with cancer.

“Unfortunately, cancer is one of those diseases where you can’t find anyone who hasn’t been touched by it,” he said.

The relay will head to Atherton next year, with Mr Greasley hoping for a repeat turnout like Mareeba.

“That what makes Relay for Life so special – it’s a community-driven event for the community,” he said.

For more information, head to “Tablelands Relay For Life” on Facebook or visit relayforlife.org.au

TABLELANDERS, take a bow.

As much as $70,000 may have been raised for Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ) after another successful Tablelands Relay For Life last weekend.

While organisers were still tallying the figures at the time of going to print, CCQ Relay For Life coordinator Mike Greasley praised the turnout for the event.

“The Tablelands relay is always outstanding for community spirit,” he said.

“It just shows that the community really gets behind Relay for Life and everything it stands for.”

20 teams comprised of more than 200 people ran, hopped, skipped or walked their way around Mareeba’s Davies Park in a gruelling 18 hour marathon, finishing on Sunday morning.

“It was a relay full of the usual emotion, passion and commitment but with fun thrown in as well,” Mr Greasley said.

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A SPLASH of colour, a dash of creativity and large amounts of fun have capped off another Kuranda Festival for this year.

Thousands of visitors from Mission Beach to Port Douglas flocked to the tourist town on Sunday for the annual event, which ran with theme of “Circus Comes to Town”.

There were splashes aplenty that morning when 10 teams contested the popular Bash of the Barron River raft race, taken out for the first time by the “Eco Warriors” of Kuranda Envirocare.

Centenary Park was a hive of activity too, with children enjoying face painting, jumping castles and a hilarious performance by local clown Danny Simony.

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True to the festival’s circus theme, performers from CYCAS Circus gave a spectacular aerial performance that afternoon.

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Tourism Kuranda executive officer Marc Sleeman was full of praise for the event.

“Without question, it’s the biggest day on our event calendar,” he said.

“There’s so much colour on show for all and lots of activities and free entertainment for everyone.”

Mr Sleeman said the festival brought the town together each year, showcasing their community spirit.

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Ensure your property is ready for cyclone season, severe storms, floods and bushfires by clearing debris from your yard, creating a family emergency plan and having an emergency kit ready in case of a natural disaster. Get Ready events are being held on:

Sealed road maintenance will be occurring on roads throughout the region on an as needs basis.

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in our community? Why not consider nominating them for an Australia Day Award so that they get the recognition they deserve? Nominations open in November including Community Event of the year.

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Bring the whole family along and go in the draw to win an emergency kit. Interactive activities and free food provided. No RSVP necessary.

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Free workshops Turn your club into a social media dynamo and learn which tools will work for your club including the pros, cons and pitfalls of social media by attending a workshop on Thursday 10 November at the Yungaburra Community Hall from 6-9pm.

Learn about curatorship and developing content for exhibitions at a workshop with KickArts Director, Justin Bishop on Tuesday 15 November at the Tableland Regional Gallery from 1.30-3pm. Register your attendance by calling 4091 5261 or email trcartgallery@trc.qld.gov.au.

Grader crews will be working in Topaz, Glen Allyn, Butchers Creek and North Johnston. Slashers will be working in Upper Barron, Peeramon, Yungaburra, Lake Eacham, Lake Barrine and Danbulla.

Gravel resheets will be undertaken on Danbulla Road, Toohey Road, Land Road and Hogan Road.

A 22m extension to the Church Street boat ramp will commence in November and is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting. Alternative boat ramps are available for use at: •

Black Gully Road, Tinaroo

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Tinaburra Drive, Yungaburra

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Bruce Road, Barrine

An upgrade and seal of Upper Barron Road near the Merragallan Road intersection is underway and is expected to continue into the new year. Motorists may experience delays as the road will only be open to one lane of traffic during construction.

Events Mt Garnet Halloween Disco 28 Oct, 6-8.30pm Mt Garnet School Hall Remembrance Day 11 Nov, 10.45am Eacham Memorial Gates Catherine Street, Malanda 11 Nov, 10.30am Avenue of Honour Tinaburra Drive, Yungaburra Small Farms Field Day 12 Nov, Malanda Showgrounds Light up for Christmas Competition opens

Merragallan Road bridge over Williams Creek will be temporarily closed for restoration and upgrade works towards the end of November. Alternative access is via Landry Road and Upper Barron Road.

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Expressions of interest are sought from community representatives for a number of advisory committees. Find out more at www.trc.qld.gov.au.

Millaa Millaa Community Forum 19 Nov, 12-3.30pm Millaa Millaa CWA Hall 19 Nov, Main Street, Atherton Next Council Meeting Dates 10 & 24 Nov - 9am Atherton Boardroom

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Light up for Christmas Bring festive cheer to our community by lighting up your home, business and street

Nominations open: 16 November Nominations close: 4 December Winners announced: 17 December Best Residence Best Rural Residence Best Business Best Street

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Take a step back in time A PHOTO essay paying homage to some of the Tablelands’ iconic buildings is sure to capture the eye of the region’s history buffs.

Mareeba police Senior Constable Aleda Day put together the images showcasing the historic Georgetown Police Station, old Croydon Court House and Gilbert River Watchhouse.

The Tablelands Police Patrol Group is approximately 135,000 square kilometres in size, or around 60 per cent the size of Victoria.

That includes the Shires of Mareeba, Tablelands, Etheridge and Croydon which each has a significant amount of area to cover.

The Etheridge Shire includes Georgetown, Mt Surprise, Einasleigh and Forsayth and covers an area of some 40,000 square kilometres.

In 1869, a survey of the area was conducted and gold was discovered in the Gilbert River. By July of that year

at least 3000 men were camped at Gilberton and along the river to its junction with the Percy River.

The Gilbert River Police Station was built around this time, to provide a policing response to this thriving region as people travelled west to the Croydon Gold fields.

In 1907, the original watchhouse was built and to this day it still stands. When the police station was no longer necessary, the property was sold to the Murphy family who still own it to this day.

Officer in Charge of Georgetown Police, Senior Constable Barnes had the recent pleasure of visiting Patsy and her son Brendon to officially re-open the restored watchhouse.

Patsy and Brendon contributed their own funds to purchase the timber and iron, and employed a local carpenter to undertake the works. Patsy and Brendon said they wanted to play their part in keeping the history of the area.

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Young achievers time to shine INSPIRATIONAL young people on the Tablelands are being urged to nominate for a major award.

Nominations are now open for the Queensland Young Achiever Awards, which aim to find the State’s best and brightest young minds in volunteering, arts and fashion, digital, leadership, cultural diversity, Aboriginal achievement and those who drive change.

“We are fortunate to have some inspiring and outstanding youth who are excelling in sporting, cultural, community, environmental and academic areas. These awards provide an opportunity to showcase our local talent,” said Tablelands mayor

Joe Paronella.

Category winners will each receive $2000 and a trophy, with one of the seven category winners chosen as the Queensland Young Achiever of the Year and receiving an additional $2000 and a state trophy.

Everyone who submits a nomination will go in a draw for a $200 Coffee Club voucher.

Nominations can be submitted online at www. bit.lyy/qldyaa For more information, email qldyaa@awardsaustralia.com or phone the Awards office on 1300 148 228. Nominations close on January 19.

The emergence of ‘Black Lung’ in Queensland The Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis (CWP) select committee is calling for submissions for its inquiry into the emergence of ‘Black Lung’ or Coal Worker’s Pneumoconiosis in Queensland.

The inquiry’s terms of reference, timetable and guidelines for making a submission are available on the committee’s website.

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A committee can decide to but cannot promise to do so in advance. If you want all or part of your submission to be state this clearly and explain the

reasons in a covering email or letter.

A submitter is able to release their own submission. After the committee has authorised publication of a submission, submitters are welcome to include a link from their website to their submission on the Parliament’s website. Publication or disclosure of a submission that has not been authorised by a committee might not be protected by Parliamentary privilege.

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Together let's lift the stigma and raise community awareness about mental health issues.

These events are a great way to get out and about and have some fun for your wellbeing, to embrace our unique differences and share our stories. Mental Health is everyone's business so come along and join in at an event this week.

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Personal Fitness & Wellbeing Consultation 12noon Mareeba Community Centre (14 Sutherland Street, Mareeba)

Gentle Aquafit* 11am Mareeba Swimming Pool

Mindful Movements 9:15am Mareeba Community Centre (14 Sutherland Street, Mareeba)

Wednesday 26th October

Thursday 27th October

Saturday 29th October

Sunday 30th October

Mental Health Morning Tea 10am at Centenary Park

Using Your Voice Workshop (Qld Voice) 10am Mareeba Community Centre (14 Sutherland Street, Mareeba)

Movie Night & Sausage Sizzle at Mareeba Swimming Pool 6.30 Sausage Sizzle (Gold coin donation)

Mareeba Rotary Fun Run & Walk 7.30am at Bicentennial Lakes

Variety Aquafit* 5:40pm Mareeba Swimming Pool

QLD Voice Meeting 11am at Centenary Park

7pm Movie ‘Inside Out’ (Pool Entry Fee)

5km fun run or walk + 1km kids dash.

For all event enquires please contact Mareeba Community Centre at 14 Sutherland St, Mareeba on 4092 1948.

MORE INFO: *Community Fitness with Val Mackintosh – Gold coin donation, plus pool entry fee where applicable. For more information or to book please contact Mareeba Community Centre on 4092 1948 or Val on 0458 000 598.

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Marvel's "Doctor Strange" follows the story of the talented neurosurgeon Doctor Stephen Strange who, after a tragic car accident, must put ego aside and learn the secrets of a hidden world of mysticism and alternate dimensions. Based in New York City's Greenwich Village, Doctor Strange must act as an intermediary between the real world and what lies beyond, utilising a vast array of metaphysical abilities and artifacts to protect the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN

Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) travels every day by train past the Hipwells' house - a few doors from her own home where her exhusband lives with his new wife and child, imagining their lives.

One day she witnesses something shocking and is drawn to finding out what really happened.

Review by Louise Keller: With its distinctive internal writing style, Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel offers a challenge for any screenwriter and Erin Cressida Wilson has structured the screenplay relatively faithfully, shifting the action from the outer edges of London to that of New York. But we have little personal connection to the characters they are always kept at arms' length, meaning our investment in them is superficial. Highly successful is the turbulent mood that director Tate Taylor creates, enhanced by ultra tight close ups and propelled by Danny Elfman's dark, claustrophobic music score, although I would have preferred it to have been a little less strident.

The opening scene shows Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) looking out of the window of a speeding train as it passes house after house on the way to its destination. Voice-over narration tells us Rachel's innermost thoughts. Admitting to an overactive imagination, she describes her everyday obsession watching a pretty blonde girl whose name she does not know in one of the houses. This girl epitomises everything Rachel wants.

It takes a while to work out exactly who are all the characters and how they fit in with each other - the early sequences are a jigsaw of confusion. Megan (Hayley Bennett) is the blonde girl about which Rachel obsesses as she watches her in intimate situations with a handsome man named Scott (Luke Evans). We also meet Anna (Rebecca Ferguson), another pretty blonde with a baby, who is now married to Rachel's ex husband Tom (Justin Theroux). It doesn't help that Emily Blunt, whose presence usually lights up the screen, spends most of the film in a state of teary angst. The performances are all fine although Blunt's occasional wavering accent is a distraction.

Infidelity, jealousy and alcoholism are strong themes as the plot takes hold. We are drawn into the tangled web of all these characters and the more we know, the more sordid things become.

There are numerous red herrings and tension builds (with Elfman's music at its most intense) as revelations come to light and the film soars to its dramatic and shocking conclusion.

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There's a spectacular new action movie on the Rising Sun screen this week. DR STRANGE, from the Disney Marvel Universe is an action fantasy of epic proportions and releases in Mareeba at exactly the same time as the rest of Australia. So see it first on your local big screen.

Also continuing for a second great week is the highly popular thriller – THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN.

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Be aware of car thieves The State’s peak motoring body has issued a warning about the imminent threat of organised car thieves, following the expected dissolution of the country’s national theft reduction council.

RACQ has called on the Palaszczuk Government to urgently reinstate funds for the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC), which is due to collapse next week after it failed to secure support from other States.

RACQ’s Paul Turner said the NMVTRC was a national inter-agency body that bridged the divide between different States and their laws, alerting authorities and government officials of rising trends in motor vehicle threat.

“Without the NMVTRC there will be no other national body and its demise will take us back to the days of organised crime exploiting the gaps in State law and monitoring,” Mr Turner said.

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Mr Turner said the Council’s latest report showed Queensland had the highest increase of profit-motivated car theft in the country, at 16 percent in the last 12 months.

“We can’t afford to see the likes of the APEX car theft gang, which has been wreaking havoc in Victoria, Stolen vehicles can be stripped completely and parts sold off inmove north into Queens- dividually right down to the motor. land,” he said.

“The decision of Mr Turner said the Council needed Queensland and Victoria to withdraw fund- Queensland to re-instate its funding of ing from the national scheme, has ultimately $205,000, which had been previously resulted in its demise. It’s not a coincidence scrapped by the Newman Government. these are the two States that have seen a “The latest review found the benefits of dramatic rise in organised car theft.”

NMVTRC’s reforms exceeds $276 million.”

Used car safety rating

The State’s peak motoring body has today released the list of the nation’s safest and most dangerous used cars on the market.

RACQ’s 2016 Buyer’s Guide to Used Car Safety Ratings has examined more than 266 used cars using data from more than seven million real-world crashes across Australia and New Zealand.RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding said there was significant variation in the level of safety within each vehicle category.

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“Some models, including fairly new cars, had great protection for the driver, but had a high risk of injury to other road users in a crash.

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“Safety need not be compromised by price. A safe used vehicle can be bought for less than $10,000.”

RACQ is part of the Vehicle Safety Research Group which commissioned the research from Monash University and is comprised of the major motoring clubs and state motoring authorities in Australia and New Zealand.

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World-first solar electric cars to be manufactured in Brisbane A new innovation, design and manufacturing hub in Brisbane will see world-first commercial, road registered, custom Australian solar electric cars built in Queensland, Minister for Energy Mark Bailey announced today.

Minister Bailey officially opened Clenergy TeamArrow’s new workshop at Macarthur Avenue, Eagle Farm and also revealed the team’s ambitions to have a road-registered, ‘Cruiser Class’ race version on the starting grid of the 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in Darwin.

“Clenergy TeamArrow is one of the most successful Australian solar racing teams of the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge and I’m excited about this new innovation and design hub here in Brisbane,” Mr Bailey said.

“The Palaszczuk Government is a strong advocate for renewable energy and a cleaner, greener energy future and I’m pleased to say that Economic Development Queensland has given the home team a flying start

by providing long term access to the Eagle Farm site and workshop facilities.”

Mr Bailey also unveiled the design of the new sleek, hitech and aerodynamic vehicle at the Eagle Farm hub with Clenergy Team Arrow’s Cameron Tuesley.

Mr Tuesley said they drew inspiration from their extensive experiences crossing Australia’s outback.

“We aim to be the first Australian company to manufacture and sell solar electric vehicles and we are proud to be working with energy partners such as Clenergy and Tritium to showcase Australian innovation, science and renewable energy technology to the world,” Mr Tuesley said.

“What better stage to launch than the 2017 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge?

Our ‘race’ version of our car of the future will

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Bridgestone World Solar Challenge Director Nathan Cayzer said event organisers, South Australian Tourism Commission, expected 2017 to be one of the largest, most innovative fields yet, with record-breaking entry numbers already confirmed.

“The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge journey doesn’t end at the finish line and continues to innovate,” Mr Cayzer said.

“By introducing the Cruiser Class for the first time in 2013, we asked competitors to further push themselves to deliver technology that can be applied to real cars, in real conditions – a goal we are closer to as evidenced here today.”

2017 will mark 30 years since a band of pioneers began a 3,000-kilometre adventure across the Australian outback in the inaugural World Solar Challenge. Up to 50 teams from 25 countries are expected in 2017.

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The LAND Panama inspections for region WELL RECEIVED: Tablelands councillor Anthony Ball and Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth with stakeholders at last Tuesday’s Navua sedge information day in Malanda.

Landholders school up on sedge FARMERS and landholders from across the Far North have armed themselves with valuable information to fight the spread of Navua sedge.

The aggressive weed was the focus of an information day held last Tuesday in Malanda, with about 200 farmers and landholders from across the Tablelands and Cassowary Coast attending.

Tablelands Division 3 councillor Anthony Ball praised the turnout on day, which included presentations by Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth and Nufarm Research and Development officer Nicholas Matthews.

“It was very well attended with a lot of interest,” Cr Ball said.

“The speakers were very informative.

The day focused on pasture management, the right and wrong times to spray and identification of the weed.

“We covered a lot of bases that will help farmers in the future.”

Mr Matthews gave a rundown of the current best practice chemical treatment and the tools available for managing sedge, while Mr Knuth provided an update on the

political fight to attract funding from the State Government.

Council also listed what it was doing in terms of funding and resource allocation, provision of wash down bay facilities, sedge identification, mapping and reporting systems.

Council is currently chasing an additional $570,000 in funding over three years from the State to combat sedge.

The money would be spent on vehicles, quick spray units and the establishment of a dedicated taskforce to eradicate the weed.

“I know the State Government’s very well aware of the issue, and through Shane Knuth, we’ve been pushing it on an almost weekly basis,” Cr Ball said.

“At the information day, we had councillors there from the Cassowary Coast.

The fact that so many people are enquiring and looking into it certainly says to me it isn’t just an isolated weed. It’s affecting a lot of areas and shires and hopefully the State Government is taking note of what we’re doing.”

Sedge, which is capable of producing

up to 500 million seeds per hectare, has the potential to reduce grazing and pasture capacity by up to 40 per cent.

Cr Ball said the weed had the potential to “significantly impact” the Tablelands’ agricultural industry, which accounted for 30.2 per cent of the local economy.

Mt Garnet, Ravenshoe, Topaz and Atherton itself are just some of the towns hit hard by sedge, but there are fears the weed could spread into the region’s “golden triangle” - an area of pristine agricultural farming land between Walkamin, Atherton and Kairi.

Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth tabled a petition to parliament last month in support of funding for long-term management of the weed.

That includes a Queensland-first trial to eradicate Navua sedge on Tablelands.

Cr Ball said residents would have another chance to get the latest on combating sedge at Malanda’s Small Farms Field Day on November 12.

suGar rEPOrts MOssMaN MiLL CrushiNG statistiCs WEEk 19 Mossman Mill throughput for the week was 46,703 tonnes of cane at an average crushing rate of 340 tonnes/hour with plant availability over budget. The start of the week saw challenges in the high grade fugal station in keeping machines available and maintenance teams managed to get on top of all the issues.

The evaporator throughput slowed during the week reducing the crushing rate, but responded well to the chemical clean mid-week and the factory throughput was just short of 8500 tonnes in the 24 hours after maintenance when cane supply ran out.

There was some factory down time late in the week also when the majority of the harvesting groups were offline together for either movements or breakdowns.

Crush statistiCs: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 46,703 tonnes • CCS for week: 12.04 • Total cane crushed to date: 695,597 tonnes • CCS average to date: 11.49 • 2016 crop estimate: 850,000 tonnes

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TABLELANDS banana farms will get a visit from Biosecurity Queensland (BQ) officers next month to check for signs of Panama disease.

The visit comes after a second Tully farm was cleared

by BQ of Panama tropical race 4 last week.

Panama TR4 Program Leader Rebecca Sapuppo said the surveillance program would now cover all commercial banana properties in the Far North.

“This financial year, the Panama TR4 Program aims to survey any commercial banana farms in Tully, Innisfail, Lakeland and the Tablelands that we have not yet visited,” she said.

“Previously, surveillance was conducted only on those properties that had been prioritised for inspection as they had some link to the infested property in Tully.”

To date, only one farm in the Tully Valley was confirmed to have been infested by Panama in March last year.

The farm, owned by grower Bevan Robson, was to be bought out for $4.5 million by the Australian Banana Growers’ Council.

That sale is now expected to go ahead after a nearby Tully farm was cleared of Panama disease following suspicious symptoms late last month.

“As we can’t be sure how the disease entered Queensland, surveillance has now extended to all commercial banana farms in the region. This is to further safeguard the industry against Panama disease tropical race 4,” Ms Sapuppo said.

“Prompt detection and destruction of infected plants slows down any spread of the disease. Growers’ chances of extending the profitability of their farms is improved if the disease is contained in its early stages.”

Tablelands banana growers are urged to schedule a surveillance visit by calling 13 25 23.

Electronic message boards advising of surveillance activities will be placed at Walkamin along the Kennedy Highway. Surveillance operations will be weather dependent.

For more information about Panama disease, visit www.biosecurity.qld.gov.au

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PROPERTY Rare investment opportunity

When size does matter

If size matters to you when looking still need plenty of storage, and the for your new home, then this is the one custom design incorporates plenty of to buy. With a whopping 256m2 floor it in the kitchen and laundry, as well as area, and most rooms being oversize, linen cupboards in the hall and master you won't be all crammed in here! en-suite, not to mention the huge cupFrom the moment you set foot on board in the oversize double garage. the front doorstep, you are greeted Street appeal is all there with the with masses of space, the oversize best spot in the close, right at the end open plan living area incorporates the facing out, sharing the street with only huge kitchen area and dining room as four other homes, what a neighbourwell as the deluxe lounge room. hood.

The kitchen has ample bench and There are so many features to cupboard space and boasts a fully in- mention, the only way to take it all in tegrated dishwasher drawer in the is- is to book your own private inspection. land bench. There is a gas stove top, and the electric wall oven and heaps So don't delay, call exclusive agent of drawers mean ease of use and not Remo Esposito at the Central Realty Mareeba office today. Phone too much bending over.

The bedrooms are all a good size, 0401 969 473. and the master features a large en-suite and Address: MAREEBA massive walk-in robe Price: $420,000 NEG which doubles as a cyAgent: EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito clone shelter!

Central Realty Mareeba Storage is the real Contact: 0401 969 473 winner here though, with all this space, you

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE THE ESSENCE OF STYLE • 4165m2 level allotment, town water • 3 bedrooms, media room, open plan • Galley style kitchen, butler’s pantry • Large, tiled ent. area, built-in BBQ

$169,000

$479,000 NEG

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MAREEBA $900,000 NEG Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444

There’s no place like home

INVEST OR DEVELOP • Situated on an 850m2 allotment • 3 bedroom, 1 bath dwelling, tenanted • Zoned medium density • Preferred unit development area

A rare block of 6 x one-bedroom units on one title, built of masonry block sitting perfectly between two primary schools and very handy to shops.

Rarely vacant with long standing tenants in place this block of units will be a perfect and solid addition to anyone’s property portfolio or would be just as attractive if bought as a self-managed super fund. With good returns and potential to increase rent why not let the tenants pay the mortgage.

Now reduced to $900,000 negotiable.

This house comes complete with four bedrooms, stylish kitchen, new bathroom, welcoming dining/ living area and gorgeous gazebo/outside entertaining area and retains the value of peaceful living while being only 10 minutes from Mareeba.

The property also features large sheds with power including lockable rooms perfect for storage of your cars, caravan and boat. Ideal for the home handyman or why not run your own business from home. The one acre property also features a fully fenced block for horse lovers.

A picture of good taste and neatness, don't miss out on the opportunity to inspect this first time on the market home.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive agent Sally Teitzel at Mareeba Property Office. Phone 0475 777 137.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

BIBOOHRA $390,000 EXCLUSIVE to Sally Teitzel Mareeba Property Office 0475 777 137

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HOME IN NEAR CENTRAL POSITION • 3 BEDROOM CONCRETE BLOCK HOME • SUNROOM OR OFFICE • COMBINED KITCHEN & DINING ROOM • SPACIOUS SEPARATE LOUNGE ROOM • 1 BATHROOM • 1 TOILET • SEPARATE SINGLE CARPORT WITH LAUNDRY

$340 PER WEEK

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4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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Property on the Market and not SOLD? Call us for a FREE Listing Health Check!

PHONE: 4092 2232

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PROPERTY 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, five 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 feature generous frontages, plus town water and 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.

Amaroo - stunning residential lots selling quickly!

Get in early to enjoy the comfort of choice. Our sales centre on Hastie Road, Mareeba is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 3pm. Call Deb on 0409 321 000 or visit www. amarooestate.com.au

Fresh start or the beginning of something special

OPEN HOME

Quiet – enjoy wide open spaces THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM - 12 NOON 5 Park Avenue, Mareeba • CONTEMPORARY 4 BEDROOM HOME + ENSUITE • FULLY A/C + 65m2 WRAPAROUND TIMBER DECK • 800m2 FENCED, LANDSCAPED & 2 SHEDS

This block is one of the original resi- to build their dream family home, it’s dences when the Estate was subdi- ready to move in and make yours. vided and now has been restored to all its glory by local builder Karl Srhoj Now listed at $309,000, contact exBuilding and is now ready for the own- clusive agents Alex Srhoj or John ers to add their special touches.

Goncalves at Ray White Mareeba, This special property would suit to make your inspection appointthe first home buyer who can live in ment today, or come along this Satthe two bedroom residence for now urday to the open home. and then build later with the elevated house pad Address: Catherine Atherton Dr, MAREEBA to the left with sunset Price: NOW $309,000 views towards the west Agent: Alex Srhoj & John Goncalves and mountains to the Ray White Rural Mareeba east.

Contact: 0403 343 692 or 0407 690 961 Or for the family looking for the perfect block

Dream Home, Dream Lifestyle!

For more details contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies. Phone 4092 1556 or 0427 153 868 and 0428 121 520. Email mrea4880@ qld.chariot.net.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA FOR RENT Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

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THIS 2ha fenced allotment featrures a spacious two-bedroom plus office area, concrete block home.

With an open plan living area overlooking the rear patio, the home is tiled throughout, has a modern kitchen, built-in robes, air conditioning in master bedroom and fans throughout.

There is also a spacious shed for either four vehicle parking plus workshop/storage space, shade clothed garden area, chicken coop, three large water tanks and bore water. The property is fully fenced and located only 10 minutes to Mareeba.

For rent at $400 per week - includes 1ha of land – or $450 per week (bond $1800), with 2ha of land.

Brick Home... SHed... $229,000 After 25 years, circumstances have changed forcing owners of this much loved brick home to go on the market.

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom • Fully security screened • Large outdoor entertaining area • 20 panel 5Kva solar system • No rear neighbours • 943m2 fenced allotment for privacy Anyone wanting an affordable investment or those starting out, you will not find better value for money!

Price: $229,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/1505709

Superbly finished ‘Ashley Jones Homes’ – this modern home features 4 brms, dream kitchen, media room, open plan living, large outdoor area, 4046m2 block, plus much more!

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 1 0am-1pm

Contact the Developer Vince Randazzo on 0418 184 709, or your preferred agent

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY Electrical Embroidery Entertainment

Graphic Design

Motor Mechanic

Roofing & Sheds

Handyman

Security

Irrigation I.T

Pest Management Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

B

Childcare Cleaning Curtains & Blinds

Blinds Bulldozer Hire

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Driving School

Floor Coverings Fuel

Air Conditioning

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Earthmoving

AIR CONDITIONING

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BULLDOZER HIRE

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• Regrowth • Fence Lines • Tree Clearing • Dams • General Earthworks • And Everything Else!

P: 0427 563 803

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

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

CHILDCARE

Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner

phOne 4092 2922

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

Like us on Facebook and join the 7,688 who already do!

Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

Supply & Fit

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

3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

CLEANING

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

(Opposite the Swimming Pool)

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Do it right the first time!

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

ELECTRICAL

For $30 per week

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au

Phone: 0429 869 023

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

96 James Street, Mareeba

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

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WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $30 PER WEEK... Call Natasha TODAY to find out more!

DIRECTORY

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

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

FLOOR COVERINGS

Plus we sell...

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

ADVERTISING HAS NEVER BEEN MORE AFFORDABLE!

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

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

EARTHMOVING

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

your local business guide

this spot could be yours!

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

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

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Trust the BLIND specialists!

Call Eugene: 0400 080 327

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

BLINDS

BLINDS

MOBILE AUTO ELECTRICAL & HYDRAULICS

Daniel Battistin

Covering all areas!

43 robert street, atherton your local business guide

ELECTRICAL

DRIVING SCHOOL

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Venue Hire

Timber Travel

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

We go where the big ones won’t!

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

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ENTERTAINMENT

GREG CUMMINGS SMALL DOZER HIRE

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

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Tree Lopping

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

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

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

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

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business FUEL

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC

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

GRAPHIC DESIGN

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFi Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels & EFi Vehicles 45 Chewko Road, PO Box 131, Mareeba Phone / Fax: 4092 3563

• Total Hose Fitting Service

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• 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

IRRIGATION

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

• Cylinder Repairs • Mobile Service

PHONE: 0488 045 031 6 Reynolds Street, Mareeba

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.

your local business guide

POOL MAINTENANCE

TIMBER

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

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

TRAVEL

ADVERTISING HAS NEVER BEEN MORE AFFORDABLE!

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $30 PER WEEK... Call Natasha TODAY to find out more!

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

TREE LOPPING

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

DIRECTORY ROOFING & SHEDS

PEST MANAGEMENT

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

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

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SALES, SERVICE & REPAIRS In-store and On-site

• Laptops, Tablets & Towers • Custom Systems • Mobile Phone & Tablet Repairs & Accessories • Networking Solutions • Custom Backup Systems

BURRATRONICS

67 Byrnes St, Mareeba • 4092 7038

PLUMBING

now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba

PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

your local business guide

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

For all security needs call...

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

P: 4092 2475 M: 0417 746 140 W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

VENUE HIRE

Advertising works. Phone us, your friendly locally owned Newspaper today on 4092 3464

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

Advertising has never WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $30 PER WEEK!! been more affordable!

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

Call Natasha Burton today on 4092 3464 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au to find out more!

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The Express, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 PAGE 19

Expresso Your Weekly Horoscopes

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Aries

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March 21 to Apr 20

Sort out your personal papers and double-check your financial investments. Try to get others to stand behind your good judgment. Lack of cash might be to blame for the problems at home.

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

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

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Friday 28th

Saturday 29th

Sunday 30th

Monday 31st

Tuesday 1st

Tide Times 0043 0.72 0700 2.36 1244 0.85 1910 2.72

Tide Times 0112 0.68 0734 2.44 1320 0.86 1938 2.64

Tide Times 0140 0.66 0804 2.49 1353 0.92 2001 2.54

Tide Times 0205 0.67 0830 2.50 1423 1.00 2021 2.44

Tide Times 0229 0.70 0854 2.50 1451 1.10 2038 2.33

Tide Times 0250 0.73 0917 2.48 1517 1.21 2055 2.22

Tide Times 0311 0.78 0941 2.44 1545 1.32 2116 2.09

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White Chocolate and Pumpkin Truffles

2/3 cup finely grounded Milk Arrowroot Biscuts 1/3 cup pumpkin puree 60g white chocolate, melted 60g cream cheese, softened 1/4 tsp cinnamon (or pumpkin spice) white chocolate for coating

Method

You will be overly sensitive when dealing with your personal life.

Don’t expect anyone else to pay your bills for you. You could have a change of heart if an old flame waltzes back into your life. Go out with friends who are positive.

1. In a bowl mix cream cheese, pumpkin puree, cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice) and melted white chocolate. Stir in grounded cookies and set in the fridge for half an hour.

2. Roll 1 inch balls and place them on parchment paper. Freeze them at least half an hour before coating with chocolate.

3. Melt white chocolate and drop one by one frozen ball in the melted chocolate. Using a fork transfer them onto parchment paper (gently tap off excess chocolate), then put them back in the freezer for 10 mins.

June 22 to July 22

You may find that someone you live with may be irritable.

You will find that money could slip through your fingers. Make changes to your personal papers and don’t neglect those bills that have been piling up.

Leo

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

Be aware that joint financial ventures could fall apart. Don’t put limitations on yourself. You may be out of sorts If you have been extravagant or have let children or friends take advantage of you financially.

Aug 23 - Sept 23 Virgo

Don’t beat around the bush; state your case in plain and simple terms. Rewards, gifts, or money from investments or taxes can be expected. Use your head and do things to your liking.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

You must make them stand on their own two feet regardless of how much you want to make things better for them. Don’t forget that you’ve only heard one side of the story.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Your ability to stand out in a crowd will bring you the recognition you desire. Don’t be too eager to start any debates. You should visit a friend or relative who hasn’t been feeling up to par.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

You will be able to pick up on future trends if you keep your eyes peeled for unique ideas. Don’t get so wrapped up in being rich that you overlook the fact that your plan may not be as solid as you thought.

Capricorn Dec 22 to Jan 20

Appliance

Counter

Garden

Pool

Back

Dining

Gutter

Stair

Bathroom

Doorway

Hall

Stove

Broom

Eaves

Heater

Tub

Carpet

Enrance

Over

Vent

Cellar

Fence

Painting

Washer

Column

Garage

Picture

Yard

Puzzle solutions

Someone may try to damage your reputation. For best results get out of the office and do your job en route. You may have problems with those you live with.

Don’t take your frustrations out on the ones you love.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Family outings that aren’t expensive will be enjoyable and help strengthen ties. Offers of joint ventures are likely. Take your time; do not make any decisions in haste. You can make successful moves.

Pisces

Max 30o Min 20o

Ingredients

You must be careful not to reveal secrets or get involved in gossip.

Family members will not be happy with the amount of time you are spending away from home.

Don’t overdo it.

Cancer

Max 30o Min 18o

ACROSS

DOWN

7. (Of a person or animal) search widely for food or provisions.

8. With or involving the front of a vehicle.

9. A period of seven days.

10. A private meeting.

11. The period of time at the end of the day, usually from about 6 p.m. to bedtime.

13. Write or name the letters that form a word in correct sequence.

15. An earthenware pot or jar.

16. (past tense) Discover the exact place or position of and object.

18. A chemical compound used in its gaseous state as a pesticide or disinfectant.

19. Skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

21. A cylindrical open container with a handle used to hold and carry liquids.

22. (past tense) make a quick, short movement up and down.

1. A way of standing or sitting, especially in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn.

2. A group of sticks with a curved handle used for support when walking.

3. A children’s toy consisting of a set of metal and plastic components for making mechanical models.

4. Shortened word for a telephone.

5. (in a female mammal) either of a pair of tubes along which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus.

6. Throw a country into violent social or political upheaval.

12. Having or showing high moral standards.

14. A large tub filled with hot aerated water used for recreation or physical therapy (plural).

17. Pour fat or juices over meat during cooking in order to keep it moist.

20. A group of people who work on and operate a ship, aircraft, etc.

ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY

Feb 20 to March 20

Be aware that you might be at fault as well. Concentrate on work. Changes in your home are apparent, and you must be willing to bend if you don’t want to find yourself alone.

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Funeral Notice

Position Vacant

Nunzio PETRALIA

ProPerty ManageMent assistant

Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 20th October 2016. Aged 85 Years.

Dearly loved Husband of Teresa. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Sarina & Dino, Ladina & Tony, Tony & Cheryle, Robert & Cherie. Cherished Nonno of 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Requiem Mass for Nunzio to be held at St Thomas Catholic Church Mareeba on THURSDAY 27th October 2016, commencing at 10:30am.

At the conclusion of the service the Cortege will then proceed to the Mareeba Cemetery.

Due to our Property Management Division bursting at the seams, we are looking for someone to join our wonderful team.

The person I am looking for will hopefully have worked in property management previously and is experienced in completing routine inspections, console operation and general PM duties.

For the right person, I am offering a flexible 12-16 hours per week working in a friendly professional office. These hours may increase depending on workload. Remuneration will be in accordance with the award and a car & phone will be available during work hours.

Please email resume to: norma.moloney@raywhite.com or drop off at the office, 233 Byrnes st, mareeba any enquiries to be directed to the Principal Norma moloney on 0417 541 126

Phone 4092 4774 • 180 Walsh St, Mareeba www.communityfunerals.com.au

AdministrAtion officer (Casual)

In Memoriam

Maximum Pest Management are seeking someone with the following skills: • Excellent customer service • Reliable, trustworthy and loyal now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba • Excellent computer skills Please drop resume off in person to the Office, 2B Middlemiss Street or Email: maximumpestman@hotmail.com

Church Notices

Public Notice

Water Main air Scouring - Mareeba Mareeba Shire Council wish to advise the residents of Mareeba that Council will be commencing air scouring of water mains.

Council advises that these works requires the isolation of water main sections and Council workers will need to access property meters to prevent air entering the house water services.

Residents that have dogs are requested to restrain the dogs to allow entry to property meters.

There will be some slight interruptions to the water supply during the course of the program.

Residents will be advised via letter drops when their area will have their water supply interrupted for this work to be carried out.

For any further information please contact Mr Andrew Willmott on 4086 4692 or Council’s Customer service desk on 1300 308 461.

Peter Franks cHieF eXecutiVe oFFicer PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

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The closing date for receipt of applications is by 3:00pm Friday, 4th November, 2016.

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Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. 15 Wilson Street, Mareeba. Start 9am til late. Bring lunch. All Welcome.

NOVEMEBER 8-10th

Uniting Church Markets - Hall near Target. 8.30am - 2.30pm.

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 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 Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. Every 4th Wednesday of the month. 15 Wilson Street, Mareeba. Start 9am til late. Bring lunch.

All Welcome.  Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft, cards and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba. All members and non members welcome.  PCYC Seniors Social Club meets for morning tea, outings, trivia and games every Tuesday from 9.30am at the PCYC Hall 136 Walsh St Mareeba (next to Vinnies). New members always welcome.  Al-Anon Family Groups - Help for family and friends of Alcoholics meets in 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.

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Young G’s blitz Butts A BASKETBALL blitzkrieg by Young G’s has secured their place in the Men’s Summer League grand final after destroying a hapless Ciggy Butts 76-49 last Thursday night.

G’s were full of energy from their first quarter, dominating proceedings with their pace, crisp passing and shooting which left Butts on the back foot.

Missing inspirational talisman and captain Fabio Nocilla, it was always going to be a tough ask for the Winter League champions, who were left to scrap for points off fouls and the odd lay-up.

It was largely the same story in the second quarter, some cheap turnovers costing Butts points despite a valiant HEAD-TO-HEAD: Young G’s captain Tyson Tatti in action against Ciggy solo effort by Christy Perks who kept Butts last Thursday night. his side in the game.

Young G’s Tyson Tatti, Jeremy worn out and unable to keep pace with G’s, allowed the Mackay and Renzi Cater continued to harass Butts both score to blow out to 76-49 by the final siren. inside and outside the D, smashing layups, two pointers Speaking after the game, Tatti said he was thrilled and three pointers to maintain a healthy 32-21 lead by with his side’s complete performance as they looked forhalftime. ward to tomorrow night’s grand final against Red Devils.

Something clicked for Butts in the third quarter “We’ve got a good bunch of kids this year who are though, as Perks and centre Warren Thomson turned on giving it a go,” he said. the afterburners to get their team within striking distance “You’ve got to be composed in these sorts of situaof a possible upset. tions, especially when Ciggy Butts got close in the third.

It was an amazing turnaround for the veteran side, But we just stuck together as a team and pulled through getting within one point of Young G’s before a late quar- for the win.” ter rally put the youngsters just ahead at 47-42.

Butts centre Thomson lamented the omission of NoThe desperation to win was now evident as both teams cilla, which caused a last-minute reshuffle amongst the entered the final quarter mentally fired up. squad.

But Butts’ earlier mistakes again came back to bite “You’ve got to adjust so it’s pretty hard when you’ve them, cheap turnovers gifting G’s easy points, capably played the same combo all season,” he said. lead by captain Tyson Tatti and Mackay once again.

“But Young G’s were hitting their shots tonight so The fade out turned into a massacre for Butts, who, they deserved to win.”

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SHOWDOWN: Red Devils and Stingrays in their semi-final match last Thursday night.

A CASE of déjà vu struck Stingrays after being forced to endure another nightmarish loss to Red Devils in the Men’s Summer Competition semifinal.

Rays were hopeful of bouncing back after a 55-25 thrashing against Devils in their last regular game the week before and started strongly in their rematch.

It took Devil’s Clint Cameron to step up, breaking the impasse on the counter with the help of Luke Fresta and brothers Brandon and Layton Osborne to put a dent in a physical first quarter and go 20-8 up.

Stingrays simply had no answer in the second and third quarters, fading out badly as Devils continued to extend their lead thanks to some silky smooth passing and shooting to go into the final 10 minutes at 55-26.

The onslaught failed to let up in the last quarter, with Layton Osborne hitting a purple patch of form in the dying minutes with double three pointers.

Devils captain Andy Harris even made a cameo appearance with two minutes to go, returning from injury in style with a neat two pointer to put the

Devils destroy Stingrays again

icing on the cake for his team’s dominant 70-32 win.

Devils centre Alex Hodi said a pregame pep talk helped set the scene for the next four quarters.

“I just said “Let’s just push it”. To conserve energy, because we only had one sub, I wanted to push for five minutes and hold for five,” he said.

“But the boys were feeling confident and they wanted to push the whole quarter for 10 minutes so we just went all the way.”

Devils will now face off against Young G’s in the grand final tomorrow night, with Hodi weary of the fast-paced threat the opposition posed.

“We’ll be looking to slow that game down,” he said.

“They’ve got the likes of Jonah Hastie and Tyson Tatti, all top quality players for their age.”

Stingrays centre Norm Fenner said the Devils were simply too hot to handle.

“First quarter they pretty much hit all their three pointers which spread our defence out and after that, we were playing catch-up the whole game,” he said.

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On your Local shooters marks, mark milestone get set…

SHOOTERS from across North Queensland converged on the Atherton Tableland Gun Club for its 25th anniversay shoot last weekend.

Action was thick and fast as about 120 gun enthusiasts from Bowen to Cooktown tried their luck in several different categories.

Photos by Darryl Day.

CAN’T WAIT: Mareeba Rotary Fun Run and Walk coordinator Matt Jacob is raring to go this Sunday.

FITNESS and friendliness will combine at Bicentennial Lakes this Sunday as Mareeba Rotary gets ready to host its inaugural Fun Run and Walk.

Event co-ordinator Matt Jacob said the town had never held a fun run before and he wanted to bring people together for a morning of physical – and mental- stimulation.

“It’s a real, proper community-focused fun run,” he said.

“It also ties in nicely with mental health month…and we don’t need to see too many studies to know that exercise is good for the brain, for your mental health and well-being.”

The event will also double as a fundraiser for the Mareeba Friends of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.

Mr Jacob said he was hoping for 100 competitors, who will be able to race in open men’s, open women’s and junior divisions.

Youngsters can even have a crack in the 1km dash while there will be various prizes up for grabs for everyone on the day.

“We’ve got lots of interest not just from the general

community but from personal trainers and schools who are all keen to get on board,” Mr Jacob said.

“If you want to be well, you’ve got to eat well, move well and think well.”

The fun run will kick off from the Lakes at the clearing just behind Mareeba Swimming Pool before going on a cross-country adventure past Granite Gorge, the Leagues Club, Turf Club, Borzi Park and finishing at Rotary Park along Byrnes St. “We’ve got an amazing resource here in Bicentennial Lakes, it runs nearly the entire length of Mareeba’s main street,” he said.

“We just want to get the community out there moving.”

To register online, head to the Mareeba Rotary Facebook page and follow the links.

Entry is $5 for kids, $10 for adults or $25 for a family. Competitors will need to be at Bicentennial Lakes, located along Keeble and Abbott streets, by 7:30am for an 8am start.

For more information, email mattyjacob@gmail.com or call 4092 3556.

Old Bulls gore rivals

THE Mareeba Bulls’ ageing stars showed they still have some fight left with a courageous effort to win the Old Mongrels tournament at Stratford last weekend.

The club’s Over 35’s stars had to overcome player injuries, the heat and a tough draw to fight their way through to the grand final and enjoy a comprehensive 4-1 win over Innisfail Cutters in the decider.

The Bulls were made to work hard with a 1-0 semi -final win over the Moody Blues, with two wins and only one lost in the group stage.

Mareeba lost defenders Lenard Brischetto and Mario Terranova,

plus striker Jose Lopez, to injury.

That left the side with just 14 players for the semi-final and final.

But oldies never gave up and showed the club’s trademark champion qualities to come out victorious, successfully defending their title.

In other news, Tablelands juniors will get a chance to represent their local region in a new-look competition from next year.

In addition to regular season games on Saturday, the best talent from the Cairns, Tablelands and Johnstone River districts will play in a rep competition every Sunday.

The teams will also go up against

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FNQ Heat and compete in boys Under 12, 14 and 16 boys divisions and Under 13 and 15 girls divisions.

The decision is a backflip for FNQ Football, who initially announced that Heat teams would play in the regular Saturday competition earlier this month.

Mareeba Bulls technical director Alex Srhoj backed the representative competition, labelling it “one of the biggest steps in FNQ Football history” for junior development.

“Not only does it offer development for the players, but also for the coaches and also referees in FNQ,” he said.

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