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A formal occasion

ST Stephen’s Catholic College held their formal last Friday evening at the Mareeba International Club. The graduating ‘Class of 2015’ were looking their absolute best and signed off their schooling chapter of life in style. Pictured are Kristy-Leigh Jerome and Ben Scurr.

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Upgrade needed

By Justin Fris

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IMBULAH has done more than its fair share of hard yakka over the years and now many key stakeholders believe it is time for those in power to return the favour.

Iconic local stakeholders Mick Borzi and Gaye Taylor have led a chorus of Tablelands residents who are keen for a new health clinic to be built in Dimbulah.

Over 150 people attended a community meet-

ing at the Dimbulah Town Hall on September 14, with the likes of Shane Knuth (Member for Dalrymple) and Bob Norman (former Cairns and Hinterland Health Hospital chair) presenting at the meeting.

During the meeting, Mr Norman said: “In many instances, locals assume the current facility is a hospital – it is in fact a health care facility – a first aid post if you will.

“We’ve been looking at the facility for a number of years; acknowledging that it is due

for a complete rebuild. If we had the money, we would start building immediately.”

Mr Norman has since tendered his resignation from the CHHHS board, however acting chair Carolyn Eagle said the board’s commitment to the project would remain unchanged.

“The Health Board remains committed to working with the Government to progress an upgrade of Dimbulah Primary Health Clinic,” she said.

“The health facility in Dimbulah is extremely

old and no longer provides adequate functional space to deliver modern health care.

“While it is an older facility, it is an important service for local people and to the many visitors to the region.

“The Health Service remains in discussions with the Department of Health to progress a replacement facility for Dimbulah and will continue to maintain the building as part of usual business.”

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Cheerleaders’ national success

By Justin Fris

FOR 18 talented students from Kuranda State District College (the Kuranda Stars), a recent trip to Brisbane was extra cheerful.

The Stars – who had been preparing for the National Schools Cheerleading Championships for two years – achieved national silverware success against quality metro and interstate opposition.

Kuranda Stars member (and assistant manager) Michelle Cook said the unique factor about the squad was the fact they consider themselves as a ‘family’, rather than a ‘team’.

Each routine was awarded or deducted points in relation to essential criteria, with Cook outlining some key skills that catch the judging panel’s attention.

“Mainly the girls’ facial impressions,” she said.

“Their strength and also their movements. For the kick routines, they really need to have positive impressions for the photographers.”

Prior to a major tournament, the girls will arrive well before their routine and ensure they are stretched and ready to go. A little bit of light humour and conversation is also a trend which has generated several fruitful outcomes in the past.

Cook added that the girls would be returning to defend their title next year and would continue to work on their skills in the meantime.

The success was also recognised by Mareeba Shire Council last Wednesday morning, with Mayor Tom Gilmore and fellow councillors delighted about their achievement.

Members of the Kuranda Stars (Kuranda State District College) are delighted about their national success in cheerleading.

Vision for the future on ‘World Sight Day’ MANAGING EDITOR Carl Portella

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By Justin Fris A vision of caring for your eyes in a safe and comfortable forum greeted fresh faces in Mareeba last Thursday morning, as part of Mareeba’s commemoration to ‘World Sight Day’.

Facilitated by the Mareeba Lions Club, students at St Thomas’s Parish School were able to receive a free vision screening test, which were all provided free of charge by local optometrist, John Holme.

Mareeba’s commemoration marked similar events which were held around the globe, with the primary outcome of preventing eye disease and the Lions’ committed to promoting community wellbeing.

“Vision screenings are an important first step towards preventing and treating eye disease. Our activities in Mareeba represent Lions’ global efforts to provide vision services,” said Lions Mareeba President David Mills.

Mareeba Lions club member Tom Braes added: “Out of the 35 children examined, six were found to have issues that require further assessment.

“Parents will be advised by the school and encouraged to follow up the initial screening with further testing.”

These vision screening sessions are essential for young children, as they have the ability to pick up any potential issue that can occur – with steps in place to rectify it.

Mr Holme said he loved the concept of the event, but advised that it was important to maintain regular testing outside of the vision screen session.

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Kristy Tongue, John Holme, Natasha Beazley and Karli Beazley participated in Mareeba’s ‘World Sight Day’ event last Thursday morning at St Thomas’s Parish School.

Giving Sight’s ‘World Sight Day’) in previous years, but this year and the last, we decided to do the vision screen instead,” he said. “(Today) it is a gross (general) screening for picking up kids with significant problems – it isn’t a substitute for an eye test.”

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St Thomas’s Assistant Principal (for Religious Education) Kathy Fleming said the students enjoyed receiving the screen sessions on the day; and the event provided an excellent opportunity to foster community and student partnership ties.

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New health facility ‘a must’ scheme of things is a few crumbs.

“On average, it is estimated that it costs $6-7 million per day to run a Brisbane hospital – so our amount is really chicken feed.”

Mr Knuth added: “This project has the support of the MSC, community groups, the CHHS, along with strong community backing.”

The Independent Member for Cook, Billy Gordon, was invited to attend the meeting; however he was unavailable to attend.

Mr Borzi has forwarded Mr Gordon the minutes and various documents from the meeting; however, is still to receive a response.

Mr Knuth confirmed that he had spoken with Mr Gordon on the matter - with the latter saying he would support efforts to improve the facility.

Publically, Mr Borzi has advised local stakeholders and residents that he will not be seeking re-election for the MSC in 2016 and hopes that local residents can support the Dimbulah township’s bid for an improved health care facility that they deserve.

“Join with me in an unrelenting effort to have this facility become a reality as quickly as possible,” he said.

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Mr Borzi – a passionate advocate for local health services said: “I chair a committee at the hospital (Coag- 19.2, exemption governance committee). We are all doing it on a voluntary basis.

“There are local GP’s, hospital doctors and hospital staff that are involved with it, along with business community people.”

He added: “It’s been going for some eight or nine years. At that, I’m aware of the situation at Dimbulah and the building can’t cope with the numbers that go through it.

“To enlarge the building is going to be extremely difficult, because it has asbestos in it.

The best thing is to take that building away and build a new one.”

Along with the meeting, Mr Borzi spoke about how a local petition on the matter had received a positive response, since it had been circulated in the region.

“A community without adequate health facilities has a major problem,” he said. “We can be short of many other things – but a health facility is a must.

Dimbulah’s current health facility is in need of an upgrade, with support mounting.

“For that reason, I’ve always believed that health comes first.”

Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth said the present health unit in Dimbulah was well ‘past its used by date’ and that he was keen

for an announcement on the project before the 2016 State Budget.

“In reality, smaller hospitals take the pressure off the bigger hospitals,” he said. “All we are asking for is $1.2 million – which is in the

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By Justin Fris MAREEBA Shire Council ratepayers have overwhelming voted in favour of not opting in to the MSC’s ‘Voluntary Domestic Kerbside Collection’ program.

Only 323 positive responses were received from the opt-in online survey (out of 6393), falling well short of the 50 per cent target required to commence the program.

Of the positive responses received for the program, 48 per cent were from Mareeba, which equated to 138 ratepayers.

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Cr Jenny Jensen said she believed the findings from the survey indicated that ratepayers objected to the cost, rather the overall process of a kerbside recycling collection.

“I don’t think this survey indicates that people don’t want recycling,” she said. “I think the community indicates that having to pay is the public concern.”

Cr Jensen added that the model of ‘opt in’ clearly hadn’t been successful with ratepayers and she called on more education-based concepts on the matter to be rolled out by Council on the matter. Mayor Gilmore said a number of people in the community may be unaware of the current recycle services offered within

MSC. This sentiment was echoed by Cr Nipper Brown, who said communication of services at local transfer stations could be proved.

“We roughly get one tonne (of recycling) a week from Kuranda,” he said. “Whereas in the other overlying areas, there is not that much.

“If we start at education program, it has to begin with what we have available.”

MSC CEO Peter Franks said: “There’s a misconception in the community that (ratepayers) they need to sort their recycling. That is incorrect. “The recycling doesn’t need to be put in a plastic bag – it can be mixed, because it is mixed and sent down to Cairns and goes through their recycling process.”

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Exciting Halloween party planned for Dimbulah

By Justin Fris

Dimbulah Lions club member Brendon Goldsworthy is excited about the upcoming ‘Dimbulah Lions Club Hotrods and Harleys Halloween Party’ on October 31.

THE Dimbulah Lions are finalising preparations for an exciting inclusive family event, which will be held in the town on Halloween.

Commencing at 4pm till late on October 31 in Dimbulah, the ‘Dimbulah Lions Club Hotrods and Harleys Halloween Party’ will raise proceeds towards assisting those impacted by cancer and mental illness.

Dimbulah Lions Club member Brendon Goldsworthy spent last Saturday morning in Dimbulah selling tickets for the monster raffle which will be drawn on the night.

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“We thought about doing some more fundraising – as our club is all about raising extra funds for those charities that already do a great job,” he said.

“Being Halloween and falling on a Saturday, we thought we’d put something on for the town folk. It’s an all ages event, so everyone can come along and have some fun.” Those in attendance will not only be able to enjoy ample food and entertainment, but also be able to look at quality vintage hot rods and motorbikes.

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Amongst the audience will be one of Australian cricket’s greatest ever allrounders, Andrew Symonds, who is the evening’s guest speaker.

Symonds was highly regarded in the international one day format of the game for his explosive strokeplay, notching up 5088 (an average of 39.75) runs from 198 one day internationals. He also represented Australia at both Test and T20 level.

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come along to support the event,” he said.

“It doesn’t have to be just hot rods, it can be any car of interest.

“There will be a jumping castle out the front of the Dimbulah Town Hall for the kids – there will also be face painting.

“During the night in the hall, we will also have some fun games for the kids and also an auction with some sporting memorabilia to be auctioned off.

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Newly appointed Principal Scott Whybird said he was excited about such a fantastic opportunity being provided to the students.

“Most schools I’ve been to have never had such a thorough sports presentation like Mareeba,” he said.

“I think it is a credit to the school that it actually happens. Sometimes I think sports presentation evenings can sometimes overwhelm even the academic evenings.

“This is a bit unique and a really great program that they have here.”

Mr Whybird added that many successful students who had excelled at MSHS were well renowned for being good people – which is a trait he admires.

“The passion that sport gives us as people – once you are really involved in it, you give so much back and it is so important that this legacy continues.”

The 2015 Mareeba State High School sport presentation evening will be held this Friday evening from 7pm at the Mareeba International Club. If you would like further information, please contact the school on 4086 2777.

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Mareeba says no to ‘DV’

By Justin Fris

MAREEBA residents (pictured) and local stakeholders marched side by side last Thursday afternoon, sending a clear message to the Far North that domestic violence will not be tolerated in our community.

2015 has been a spate of high profile domestic violence cases rear their ugly head, with Mareeba joining other communities across the state in uniting against this blight crime on society.

Beginning at ANZAC Park at noon, march participants were addressed initially by Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore, after they had all received a white arm band from many of the councillors in attendance.

Once in readiness, the solemn march worked its way along Byrnes Street, before winding in and out of Hort Street and concluding at Arnold Park on Walsh Street.

Domestic violence is not only a problem in every community and every state, it is also our problem – as it doesn’t just directly impact one individual.

Mayor Gilmore began the formalities (dubbed:#SaferFamilies) by commending those in attendance and advising that it was up to everyone to help reduce the imprint of domestic violence – and that the community doesn’t want to see this behaviour any more.

“No community group is exempt – no race or background is exempt – we know that,” he said. “Underneath the trees here, I see a very broad cross section of the Mareeba Shire and I’m proud of you for coming.”

Bernadette Moore – who is currently part of Mareeba’s ‘Street to Home’ program – has seen the impacts of domestic violence at the coalface, having worked and seen how domestic violence can impact individuals and families.

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Ms Moore also made a very telling point about the lack of affordable rental accommodation (current rental vacancy is approximately one per cent) in Mareeba – and how people needed to look at themselves to rectify this issue.

“I’ve spent the last 13 years working at the DV crisis shelter and also working in the courts assisting women trying to fill out domestic violence applications and working very closely with the domestic violence liaison officer, Sergeant Andrew Osborne,” she said.

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Mareeba Police Senior Sergeant Derek Garner spoke about many of the realities that local police face when dealing with domestic violence.

Snr Sgt Garner said many may be unaware that domestic violence is not simply physical abuse – it can be emotional, financial, intimidation or any form of harassment.

MSC Cr Jenny Jensen – who apart from her current role as a councillor, has worked previously as a guidance counsellor - encouraged members of the community to educate themselves on DV and support those impacted by DV.

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By Justin Fris

THE emergence of young country music talent within the Far North has never been so evident, with crowds witnessing the full range of their ability at the weekends annual FNQ Country Music Festival, held at Kerribee Park.

Over three solid days, country music lovers were treated to a full range of entertainment, from singing to bush poetry and everything in between.

Walkamin Country Music Club president (and festival organiser) Darryl Chaplain said he was upbeat about the quality of younger performers over the weekend, which was a real highlight for him.

“We had lots of numbers over the weekend – and ‘Brothers 3’ (former X-Factor group) have stayed on today for an impromptu performance after last night’s ‘Supa Show’,” he said.

“We’ll continue to do our best and hopefully get big-

ger and better next year – the potential for this festival is amazing.”

Perhaps the biggest winner of the day was Jack McDougall, who was awarded the ‘Mareeba Shire Council CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia) Scholarship’.

In its 10th year, McDougall will attend the college in Tamworth, NSW, next year and continue to build on his impressive start to the industry.

In the ‘Overall Open Winner’ category, Mr Chaplain and Colleen Sheppard were adjudged joint winners, while Phoebe Foster-Griffith was crowned ‘Overall Junior’ winner.

Trophy space in the Foster-Griffith household will be at a premium this week, with young Owen Foster-Griffith victorious in the ‘Overall Juvenile’ competition.

Additionally, Brendan Wright received the ‘Junior Encouragement’ award, with Tarryn Woodhard reciving honours in the ‘Juvenile Encouragement’ section.

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Planting the seed of innovation

By Justin Fris

WHETHER people freely admit it or not, plentiful young minds across the Tablelands are becoming few and far between.

With high unemployment, an aging population, anti social behaviour and lack of facilities in certain towns, most young Tablelands residents pack their bags at age 18 and move elsewhere for greater opportunities.

But what if there was a way that we could harness this talent and ensure that these individuals keep their creativity here?

Well, Damian Zammit and Troy Haines (in conjunction with several local business stakeholders) from The SPACE (business consultancy) in Cairns are well on their way to making this a reality, through their exciting ‘Emerging Entrepreneurs’ program.

The program is currently being rolled out in both Cairns and Tablelands-based high schools and encourages and supports creativity amongst high school students.

“The ‘Emergency Entrepreneurs’ program was born for a couple of reasons,” Mr Zammit said. “We have this significant youth unemploy-

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ment problem issue, where it (the rate) is currently between 20 and 22 per cent.

“So by virtue of nature, it doesn’t matter how much money we pump in training – if we can’t nurture and encourage one in five kids to actually ‘create’ a job – to turn an idea into a business, then that status quo is never going to

change.

“And secondly, we are always meeting people who have ideas, but don’t have the time, due to their job and lifestyle.”

He added: “If we can bring these kids together with established entrepreneurs, then they can be pushing out ideas all of the time.

“To be entrepreneur, you don’t need to be the smartest kid in the room – you don’t have to be the fastest or the prettiest.

“Once they have that shift, then we bring in the tools and show them how to build a business plan in 20 minutes.”

Additionally, the students receive insight into components such as ideal target market, market niches and importance of customer satisfaction and location.

SPACE consultants have begun to gauge interest of schools across the Tablelands taking part, with the workshops having already commenced in Cairns.

Key stakeholders Joe Moro (Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president) and Christine Doan (Atherton Chamber of Commerce vice president) have thrown their support behind the vision and hope that more young people can be involved in 2016’s ‘Startup Tablelands’ weekend in Mareeba.

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Rosy financial picture for Mareeba Shire Council

By Justin Fris MAREEBA Shire Council has continued to strengthen its post-de-amalgamation financial position, after a positive financial year.

The MSC finished in the red (by a total of $10,768,910) - after initially predicting a minor deficit prior to June 30 - with the achievement warmly received in the Council chamber last Wednesday morning.

MSC CEO Peter Franks praised the team ef-

fort displayed by Council staff, who had turned difficult decisions into favourable outcomes.

“It was really (about) going through the entire budget and what we were spending,” he said. “We did the service level review, an organisational efficiencies exercise with all staff involved – on where we could generate efficiencies.”

Mr Franks said that the MSC had effectively started with a clean slate going into the previous year and were able to start afresh financially.

“It’s been very difficult, but I really want to

commend our staff,” he said. “This is because everyone has been involved.

“Everybody bought into it – the staff have got this attitude that at Mareeba ‘we want it to work’ and put in the required effort.

“We looked at every single dollar we can save and everybody looked at their own areas. They all came up with their significant savings.”

Mr Franks said that the entire MSC community was committed to ensuring that the good work would not be undone. “We’ve got to lock in

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“What we’ve also got to start doing is infrastructure. This Council has made some big steps (for example the Mareeba Sewerage Plant and Mareeba Airport), but we need to maintain a longterm strategic plan on our critical infrastructure.”

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Casting vote in councils I have been doing a little bit of research on the use of ‘Casting Votes’ used by local government councils on the Atherton Tablelands over the last 20 years or so.

In all the years that Anne Portess was Mayor of Herberton Shire, she only used her casting vote twice.

In the one term that Tom Gilmore was Mayor of the first TRC, he only needed to use his right to a casting vote twice.

Richmond Shire Council Mayor John Wharton has the same number of councillors as the TRC and he has not used his casting vote yet.

The outright winner of this rather obscure competition, is that in only one term of office [that is four years] our Mayor, Rosa Lee Long of the TRC, has needed to use her casting vote over 20 times.

How very interesting.

Jane Rodwell, Ravenshoe

Heat on wind farm While hundreds of Far North Queenslanders have been desperately fighting fires ringing the Mount Emerald wind farm plateau, where were the land owners?

No attempt to stop the fires on their property, no offers of backup support, no calls to the volunteer brigades who worked around the clock to save properties, and no thanks.

Maybe the wind farm developers were hoping the fires would wipe out the plateau’s endangered plants and animals?

Their silence has been deafening - unlike what we can expect when the plateau is turned into a massive industrial electricity generating plant full of giant wind turbines.

Our Government is crazy to allow any development in such a high fire danger area.

One thing is for sure - when a fire breaks out the owners shouldn’t expect help from their neighbours.

Bernie Christian, Mutchilba

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There are “many” people in Australia, and I suspect other countries in the developed world, who go to bed at night very worried about who is going to be evicted from their favourite reality show on television. (I have to also state here that, in my view, these shows have no relationship at all with reality, but that is another issue).

At the same time there are many people in the middle east, Africa and the Mediterranean States who go to bed at night very worried about their chances of living another day.

Some of these “many” people make their way, by various means, both legal and illegal, to Australia as refugees. And generally, Australian people make them welcome and try to make it easy and comfortable for them to fit into our weird Australian way of life.

But “many” of these refugees do not want to “fit in”. They want to change this country so that it becomes more like the country from which they have recently fled, and which has harboured groups who have perpetrated gross atrocities upon them.

I am afraid my simple mind cannot understand this thinking. Perhaps that is because we, in Australia, until recently, have not had to deal with threats within our own borders, and we have become soft as a nation.

Australia has a proud history that was built upon migration and there are “many” current migrants who think the current behaviour of terror groups and radicals is utterly unacceptable.

Should we get tougher on all forms of crime?

Should the current bail system receive an urgent overhaul? Should our immigration laws and the screening of potential migrants be tightened?

Should all migrants be required to be able to speak Australian? Should migrants be obliged to swear an oath of allegiance to Australia? How long should migrants be permitted to stay on the dole?

The list is long and I am afraid I don’t have the answers. Let’s hope Malcolm Turnbull does.

Peter Beatts, MAREEBA

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‘Many’ priorities are wrong in Aus I would like to begin this letter by defending my use of the word “many” throughout this text. I use it because I know there are “many” but I can’t give an exact number.

be applied to any type of water situation including rivers, dams, creeks, pools or waterways. SLSQ community awareness manager Helen Hallett said that people who lived more than 50 kilometres from the beach had been identified as a ‘high-risk’ group.

“It’s no secret that Australians love the water, be it the beach, the backyard pool or a country dam,” she said.

“With that in mind, it’s really important that every single Queenslander – regardless of where they live – is equipped with some of the basic skills, information and knowledge to protect themselves and others while in the water this summer.

“The Breaka Beach to Bush program helps our surf lifesavers continue to spread important water safety messages far and wide throughout Queensland. It’s a really fun program for the kids and the lifesavers alike, delivering potentially lifesaving water safety lessons in a fun and engaging way, and giving participants some skills they’ll hopefully be able to take with them for life,” she said.

Mrs Hallett said students will receive vital water safety tips by taking part in an interactive presentation with a focus on swimming between the red and yellow flags, always following safety signs and looking out for each other while enjoying the water.

North Queensland students will receive vital water safety lessons ahead of summer when some of the state’s finest surf lifesavers descend into regional towns between October 12 and 16, as part of Surf Life Saving Queensland’s (SLSQ) ‘Breaka Beach to Bush’ program.

The educational program has been operating in Queensland since 1998 and remains one of the largest and most innovative community awareness initiatives in Australia, having directly reached more than 275,000 school children since its inception.

Five simultaneous tours will be conducted across the state, with 15,000 students from 62 primary schools welcoming the unique sight of surf lifesavers and receiving vital surf and water safety information in the process.

The North Queensland regional tour departed from Cairns on Monday, October 12, and over the next few days, surf lifesavers will pass through Yorkeys Knob, Trinity Park, Mareeba, Mutchilba, Atherton, Tolga, Innisfail, Babinda and Gordonvale. In total, the tour will see surf lifesavers travel approximately 700 kilometres and visit up to 17 different schools along the way.

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Stacey is a qualified pastry chef but won’t bend to current trends of bakery and cake shops that use packet mixes for their cooking.

Stacey and her team can decorate and cook anything from simple birthday cakes to elaborate wedding cakes.

Giddy’s also sell a large range of cake decorative supplies and helium balloons.

Giddy’s isn’t only a cake shop but a busy cafe catering for breakfast,

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STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON is a very different musical trip and again is based on the true exploits of a select band of rap musicians who set the musical world alight.

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During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.

Review by Louise Keller: Humour is the unexpected bonus of this thrilling space rescue adventure that offers a bit of everything, as it keeps us on edge throughout. The story (adapted by World War Z screenwriter Drew Goddard from Andy Weir's novel) is dense, allowing us to connect not only to Matt Damon's stranded astronaut Mark Watney and feel his predicament, but to those who are pulling out all the stops to bring him home.

Damon has the same kind of broad appeal as Gravity star George Clooney and here, as Watney begins recording his video logs, we feel as though he is talking directly to each of us. While documenting his dilemma, he is in effect, talking to himself, solving one impossible issue at a time.

The Martian has moments that are every bit as tense as those in Gravity (2013), but there's also an appealing irreverence through the film's frequent use of humour.

Ridley Scott's great achievement is to accomplish the perfect tone and keep us connected, while meshing the various plot lines. The storyline never feels fragmented, even though the characters are sometimes worlds away from each other.

There is no lengthy set up: the severe windstorm hits the Mars mission site almost immediately, forcing the crew to quickly evacuate, creating circumstances that leave leaves Watney alone on Mars, believed dead. Humour and problem solving are Watney's greatest tools, using his skills, resourcefulness and determination to come up with a plan for survival. Devising an ingenious way to grow food on a planet unable to sustain life is his first challenge.

Other story strands include those related to NASA and the subsequent sensitive PR nightmare. Jeff Daniels as the NASA director is as close to a villain as the film offers; Kristen Wiig as PR director; Chiwetel Ejiofor as the concerned missions director and Sean Bean as flight director. Watch for the scene in which genius 'orbital dynamicist' Rich Purnell (Donald Glover) makes a demonstration you won't

forget. The relationships all matter.

Also key is the story strand involving Watney's crew, led

by Jessica Chastain's Commander Lewis. There's a running gag about Watney's disdain for Commander Lewis' taste in music. In fact music plays an important role, and the juxtaposition of unexpected tunes adds to our overall enjoyment.

Problems may be resolved but more pop up, each new challenge greater than the last. Are the risks calculated or could they be lunacy? With limited sols (Mars solar days) in which to devise a rescue plan, tension mounts as time starts to run out.

Damon carries the film comfortably on his broad shoulders, while there's plenty of good support by the strong cast.

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A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm. Based on a true story which claimed the life of New Zealand mountaineer Rob Hall and 8 others.

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In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how these cultural rebels-armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent-stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today.

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Ricki (Meryl Streep) is a rock-musician who gave up everything for her dream of rock-and-roll stardom with her band, The Flash. When her daughter Julie (Mamie Gummer) becomes distraught after learning her husband wants a divorce, Ricki returns to Indianapolis to be with her, her former husband (Kevin Kline) and her two sons.

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Telephone counselling is available statewide and face-to-face sessions are available in our Cairns and regional offices, with psychologists who specialise in cancer support.

Help us celebrate carers this week by honouring a carer in your community – show that you care too.

More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au.

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The LAND Steers top 289.2c/kg in Mareeba THE EXPRESS reports agents yarded 1264 cattle at the Mareeba Saleyards on Tuesday October 6, which was up substantially from the previous sale.

Pricing has somewhat quelled in recent weeks, but it still appears that it has never been better to head down to the yards and stock up on quality cattle.

Midweight steers were in solid supply, although they dropped in value. A line of 11 C4 scores realised 289.2c/kg mark, along with six C3 scores realising 269.2c/ kg ($1,235.63).

11 heavier (750kg) steers were yarded this week – and realised up to a total of 279.2c/kg – which was a major gain.

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toP 289.0 266.0 239.0 281.0 254.0 242.0

LoW 251.0 190.0 207.0 160.0 170.0 173.0

store Quotes (c/kg) stOre steers stOre heifers stOre MALes cOWs & cALVes uNit

toP 262.0 228.0 235.0 $815

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Drought affected farmers now have the opportunity to apply for relief assistance over the coming year.

Support for those impacted by drought GRAZIERS and pastoralists impacted by drought now have an opportunity to seek assistance from both Federal and State Governments.

2015/2016 applications for either drought concessional loans or a drought recovery concessional loan can now be applied for.

Federal Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, acknowledged that many graziers in Queensland are doing it tough.

“Queensland farmers are doing it very tough, with up to 80 per cent of the state now recognised as being in drought by the State Government,” Minister Joyce said.

“This government has listened to those farmers and we are delivering practical support to both help farmers through the drought and recover from its effects as conditions improve. Through the Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper, we are delivering on our commitment to continue concessional loans schemes by making up to $30 million available for Drought Concessional Loans and up to $15 million for Drought Recovery Concessional Loans to Queensland farmers this year.”

He added: “With concessional interest rates currently at 3.05 per cent for Drought Concessional Loans and 2.71 per cent for Drought Recovery Concessional Loans, these loan facilities represent the cheapest finance available to drought-affected farmers.

“Drought Concessional Loans are available for an

interest-only term of five years, while Drought Recovery Concessional Loans are available for 10 years with interest-only Palaszczuk Government Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Bill Byrne, said funding through the drought concessional loans schemes delivered welcome assistance to the state’s farmers at a critical time.

“Over the past 10 months, since taking on this portfolio, I have travelled to many regional communities and unsurprisingly I am seeing the devastation this ongoing drought is having on our farmers right across the state,” Minister Byrne said.

“These loans will assist those farm businesses financially impacted by the drought with debt restructuring, operating expenses or drought recovery activities.

“Drought concessional loans schemes complement the Queensland government’s $52.1 million drought package announced earlier this year.”

Minister Joyce concluded that 163 graziers across the state had already benefited from earlier assistance this year.

“I strongly encourage any farmer thinking about applying for a concessional loan or any other assistance measure not to self-assess their eligibility and to talk to the experts at QRAA, the Department of Human Services or their local Rural Financial Counselling Service to find out more about their options,” he said.

SUGAR REPORT Mossman Mill crushed 35,201 tonnes at an average CCS of 13.82 for Week 21 of the 2015 season.

The factory had a failure of the No. 2 Ash Belt and No. 3 Steam Engine during the week, which impacted crushing throughput.

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The factory has now processed 680,087 tonnes of cane at an average CCS of 12.35. Cleaning of the evaporators is planned for Week 22, which will assist crushing rates.

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The LAND Celebrate ‘Festival of the Rural Woman’ this month WOMEN across the Far North have an opportunity to participate in an online celebration of rural women’s contribution to the land, in the lead up to International Rural Women’s Day. Festival creator Rebel Black said

the online-based forum could be accessed from anywhere, with several quality speakers on deck.

“We are providing a platform to share the stories of rural women who are leading in their own way, so other

rural woman can be inspired or be reminded that they too have something to contribute,” she said. “Businesses like RCS Australia have been quietly chipping away at empowering people in rural Australia for more than 30

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The fundamental projects from the funding will include: • Innovative soil testing to help determine nitrogen rates • Field experiments to determine appropriate nitrogen application rates • Examination of yield potentia • Studies to investigate ways to slow down the release of nitrogen which occurs naturally in legumes to increase long term soil fertility • Incorporate climate forecasting into nitrogen management in the Wet Tropics

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A new partnership between the Palaszczuk Government and Sugar Research Australia (SRA) will focus on the study of nitrogen use on sugar cane properties.

Palaszczuk Government Environment Minister Dr Steven Miles said the partnership funding of $2.4 million over a three year period would go be allocated toward five cane property projects.

“The projects aim to enhance nitrogen use efficiency on cane farms, improving management practices and protecting the Great Barrier Reef,” Dr Miles said.

“We want to help farmers ensure that as much fertiliser as possible is taken up by the plant, saving them money and reducing runoff to the reef.

“This government is encouraging the uptake of better practices to get us to where we need to be by 2025 in terms of reducing our impacts on the Great Barrier Reef.

“By helping identify improved farming practices through the latest science, this investment over the next three years will help us progress our reef water quality tar-

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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Avoid functions that will bring you in contact with those you find difficult to get along with. Get on with business. You may experience setbacks due to additional responsibilities with loved ones.

Taurus

Wednesday 14th

Thursday 15th

Tide Times 0309 0.77 0927 2.42 1531 1.14 2119 2.26

Tide Times 0334 0.80 0955 2.38 1602 1.25 2143 2.13

Max 29o Min 16o

Friday 16th

Max 28o Min 16o

Max 27o Min 18o

Tide Times 0403 0.87 1029 2.31 1637 1.39 2209 1.98

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

Saturday 17th

Sunday 18th

Monday 19th

Tuesday 20th

Tide Times 0436 0.96 1110 2.22 1722 1.53 2239 1.81

Tide Times 0514 1.07 1207 2.13

Tide Times 0605 1.20 1505 2.11 2230 1.45

Tide Times 0304 1.55 0739 1.28 1606 2.28 2256 1.27

Max 28o Min 15o

sudoku

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

April 21 to May 21

May 22 to June 21

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

Max 29o Min 16o

Ingredients 3 cups sugar ¾ cup butter 1/3 cup pure cream 1/3 cup whole milk 2 cups white chocolate chips

Method

Expect to experience a sudden reversal of fortune. Limitations with females could lead to unfortunate circumstances. Hold on; your time will come.

July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

Focus your efforts on details, and keep to yourself in order to finish your work. Your ability to deal with others will help you in getting the support you need.

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

New partnerships will develop if you join investment groups.

Emotional relationships will be plentiful if you attend group activities. Opportunities to make financial gains will develop through your connections with other people.

WORD

Be sure not to burn any bridges.

Insincere gestures of friendliness may be misleading. If you can’t get ahead in the company you’re with, perhaps it’s time to move on.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Difficulties with female members of your family may result in estrangement’s. You may find yourself in a heated dispute with a friend if you try to change your mind.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

A long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your thoughts.

Offer consolation, but don’t give them any direction. You could be tempted to overspend on unnecessary items. You can stabilize your personal relationship if you’re willing to communicate honestly.

Capricorn

Aspirin

Cologne

Flush

Mouth

Basin

Comb

Hair

Nail

Bath

Curlers

Hand

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Brush

Dry

Loofah

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Cleaning

Floss

Mirror

Tissue

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Be aware of any deception on the part of those you deal with.

Coworkers may not be completely honest with you. Don’t make any unreasonable promises that you cannot keep.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Finish projects that have been hanging over your head. You’ll feel much better when your slate is clean again. Don’t be afraid to say what’s on your mind. You need to be careful not to make promises that you can’t fulfill.

Pisces

1 cup melted marshmallow 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 tablespoons red food coloring

1. Spray a 9-inch square pan lightly with cooking spray, then line it with a double thickness of foil with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray lightly again and wipe out any excess spray with a paper towel.

2. Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a paper towel to prevent spattering. Cook on high for 1½ minutes or until butter is melted.

3. Add sugar, milk and cream; mix well. Microwave on high power for 3 minutes, stir and cook another 2 minutes. Stir well. If butter seems to separate out of the mixture, don’t worry, just keep stirring till it mixes back in. Scrape down sides of bowl and return to microwave.

Microwave 3 more minutes, stir again, then finish with another 2½ minutes in the microwave.

4. Remove from microwave, add marshmallow and stir. Add white chocolate chips and vanilla. Stir until very smooth all ingredients are well incorporated.

5. Place semi-sweet chocolate chips and food coloring in a second microwave-safe bowl.

Immediately, transfer about ½ of the hot white chocolate mixture to this second bowl. Stir well with a strong handled spatula or wooden spoon until chocolate chips are completely melted and incorporated.

6. Working quickly, with two clean medium-size ice cream scoops or 2 tablespoons, plop scoops of each mixture in a random pattern into a prepared pan.

7. When complete, lift up pan and drop from about 1-inch above work surface. Repeat several times to remove any air bubbles. Jiggle pan to smooth surface then take a small knife, coated with a bit of butter and run the blade back and forth through the fudge to create the swirly effect.

8. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift fudge from pan before cutting into squares.

Don’t let someone take the credit for a job you did. Be courteous if you wish to avoid major delays.

Try not to be too harsh with loved ones; there will always be two sides to an Issue.

Virgo

Max 30o Min 17o

WHITE RED VELVET FUDGE

You have the stamina and determination to succeed. Don’t be afraid of opposition; your suggestions are valid. You can’t lock your partner up and if you keep restricting their freedom you may be left out in the cold.

Gemini

Max 27o Min 17o

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7. Expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration.

8. Enter somewhere forcibly or suddenly.

9. Either of two equal or corresponding parts into which something is or can be divided.

10. Of, typical of, or peculiar to the tropics.

11. Turn into or express in verse.

13. A golf course, especially one on grass-covered sandy ground near the sea.

15. An abnormally high body temperature.

16. Weighing a great deal; heavy.

18. A day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons.

19. A miscellaneous collection of things.

21. Physical strength and good health.

22. In a way that shows that one is not treating something as serious; casually.

1. A shiny silicate mineral with a layered structure, found as minute scales in granite and other rocks.

2. The confident and forceful expression or promotion of oneself, one’s views, or one’s desires.

3. Utterly bewilder or perplex someone.

4. A piece of turf cut out of the ground by a golf club in making a stroke.

5. A sloping grooved board or surface on which washed dishes are left to drain into an adjacent sink.

6. Towards or relating to the more expensive or affluent sector of the market.

12. Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially of scripture.

14. Dried leaves of tea.

17. Used before a singular noun to refer to all the individual members of a set.

20. Spend time doing nothing.

ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY

Feb 20 to March 20

Be prepared to lose friends or alienate other people if you insist on being stub born. Your sensitive nature will allow others to read you well. Your honesty will not only win you points but also respect.

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

As solid as they come – inspect today Packed with features, this home is two street access and only two neighas solid as you'll find in the market to- bours. With long standing residents day. The old saying "they don't build all around you, you know that houses them like this anymore" rings more in this area don't come on the market true than ever with this property as very often. it is built with concrete block internal and external walls, as well as a 10m x Features...

9m (approx) concrete block shed and • Four bedroom home entertaining area, you know that your • All concrete block construction family will be safe in this home.

• Rendered block internal walls The home features four large bed- • Fully tiled bathroom, extra-large rooms, three have built-in robes and laundry one has vinyl flooring and could also • Excellent living area, dining and be utilised as an office. There is an kitchen extra-large living area which is open • Huge Shed and outdoor entertaining to the dining room and kitchen. The area kitchen boasts plenty of cupboard and • Extra double carport for the boat and bench space as well. camper-trailer The real kicker is the huge shed • Fully fenced 1007m2 yard with front and entertaining area. The 10m x 9m and rear access. (approx) structure is built of concrete block and has one half that is utilised Book your inspection today, call as a fully lockable shed/workshop. exclusive agent Remo Esposito The other half is open on two sides at the Central Realty Office today. and has a built-in gas BBQ as well. Phone 0401 969 473.

Attached to one side is an additional two bay Address: Haines Close, MAREEBA carport perfect for that Price: $320,000 NEG boat storage.

Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito The property is fully Central Realty Mareeba fenced and weighs in at Contact: 0401 969 473 just over 1000m2. Another huge bonus is the

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PROPERTY Desirable business and freehold with sustainable income

78 ACRES AT WALKAMIN

• 78.28 ACRES, FULLY FENCED, IN PRIME LOCATION • 3 BRM M/BLOCK HOME + 3 BRM WORKER’S QUARTERS • 32MG GRAVITY FED WATER + DAM & SHEDS • WATER TANK, SOLAR HOT WATER & 2.5KW SOLAR POWER

0417 700 468

$630,000 NEG WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

This is a significant opportunity to acquire an established accommodation business and substantial freehold that provides a mix of accommodation styles to suit a variety of guests needs and budgets.

This well established business and freehold is showing excellent returns and is offered for sale on a walk-in-walk-out basis. Easily run by one person it boasts consistent occupancy levels as well as loyal repeat clientele.

Mareeba Lodge is an immaculately presented and recently refurbished Motel in an excellent location with main road exposure within two minutes walk from shops, restaurants and all CBD conveniences as well as being one of the longest standing Motel businesses in Mareeba.

The Motel offers a selection of 15 affordable, air-conditioned and fully furnished

rooms fitted with tea/coffee and toaster • Full Property Memorandum and Inventory available on request facilities, digital TV’s, DVD’s and fridges.

On-site facilities and key features inMareeba Lodge has set new standards both for guests and as a very desirable clude: • 15 recently refurbished units in vary- business showing strong sales and exceling configurations including family rooms lent returns. Inspection is strongly recom• 3036m2 allotment with main street mended. frontage • Fully self-contained Manager’s resi- For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exdence • Communal kitchen and bbq area clusive agent Joe Torrisi. Phone 0417 700 468.

• Communal laundry • Undercover - Off street parking • Fully equipped and easily Address: Byrnes Street, MAREEBA maintained office Price: REDUCED to $1,500,000 • Storage facilities and mainteAgent: EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi nance equipment Joe Torrisi Real Estate • Alsco, Elgas and cleanaway Contact: 0417 700 468 services in place

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

NEW LISTING • $880,000 • 3 Bedrooms / Sheds • Dimbulah / Freehold • Dams / Springs • 1,172Ha / 2,898 Acres • Fenced Paddocks

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107-111 BYRNES ST

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1 Acre Lifestyle Living in Mareeba From $140,000 Town Water & Bore on each 1 Acre Block  Great Soil  Good Drainage  Close to Town & Schools  Rural Setting

Visit Rayfield Estate at 189 Ray Road, Mareeba & Contact Joe or Liz today!

ALTITUDE

Joe Torrisi 0417 700 468 www.joetorrisi.com.au

REALTY MAREEBA

Elizabeth Bors 0437 921 648 www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au

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Nestled between the channel and the creek there is a three bedroom home. It is fully done up with the best of care plus there is an immaculately looked after shed and there are some workers quarters to go with it.

To the left there is a large paddock of aged tea trees that could be turned into great mulch and that means income. On the other side you will find a mango orchard that with a bit of clean up could bring you some returns as well. You Might also be able to mine some amount of sand deposited along the creek.

There are also couple of large already cleared paddocks if you were looking to cultivate something else or have areas for grazing. Perfectly round and fully fenced dam, great place for chickens and ducks.

All this close to main road but you wouldn't know that and only minutes from Dimbulah. Owner is looking to retire to Mareeba and is hoping that somebody with an appreciation for all this place represents and

stands for is going to discover it soon and take over from her.

There also is an option to trade in your house as long as it is solid and close to town centre.

Contact Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba for more information and an inspection.

Phone 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100. www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

DIMBULAH $595,000 Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648

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0427 153 868 or 0428 121 520. Email This home is also within walking dis- mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au tance to the hospital, ambulance, church, mosque, school, medical clinic and a good night out as well. This close to the town, amenities are a bonus.

Address: MAREEBA Priced at $290,000 negotiable, Price: $290,000 NEG inspection of this Mareeba propAgent: Mareeba Real erty is a must.

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can you find a house like this one so close to the CBD? If not you need to see us at Mareeba Real Estate Agencies today.

This home is of concrete block construction, with cement rendered internal walls, has three bedrooms and features a spacious open plan living area.

The home has built-in cupboards in the hallway, covered timber floors throughout, front patio, downstairs laundry, one bathroom, one toilet, a single carport, rainwater tank, garden shed, all on 658m2 fenced al-

Located on a private and roomy 5 acres, this quality built home has the family in mind.

• 4 bedrooms, ensuite + WIR in master • Large open plan kitchen, dining, lounge • Huge rumpus room/5th bedroom • Spacious outdoor entertainment area with swimming pool • Powered 5 bay shed, 2 bay carport • Bore with softener + holding tank + rainwater tank • Fully fenced, access to creek, mountain views, bush backdrop The owners are realistic and motivated to sell, so don’t miss out on your chance to inspect this well maintained property.

The ultimate country lifestyle is only a phone call away.

Price: REDUCED TO $549,000 NEG Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

Investment Or FIrst HOme tHIs One tIcks All tHe BOxes

Positioned on the Cairns side on a large corner block, this uniquely designed home is perfect for keen investor or first home buyer.

• 3 bedrooms, new bathroom • Unique open plan living with high ceilings • Airconditioned • Open carport • Fully fenced 839m2 block • Currently rented for $340 per week Break into the property market... great location, great condition, hassle free.

Price: $295,000 Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

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Make it yours today You will absolutely love this amazing All of this on a 4215m2 block only family friendly acreage property in a two minutes walk to St Stephens private, quiet area, this property has Catholic College. so much space and privacy for the Only upon inspecting will you truly whole family. appreciate the many features and Featuring five bedrooms, master size that this property has to offer. with walk in robe and ensuite, multiple Price has been further reduced to living areas, including rumpus room $429,000 negotiable. and formal lounge.

The kitchen is country style featur- For further information or to aring Tasmanian Oak cupboards, two range an inspection please contact pantries plus a servery to the formal exclusive agent Norma Moloney on dining room.

0417 541 126 at Ray White Rural There are two bathrooms, includ- Mareeba. ing a spa in the main, large covered entertainment area, enormous laundry with Address: MAREEBA numerous cupboards Price: REDUCED to $429,000 NEG and benches, front and Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Norma Moloney side patios and a sparRay White Rural Mareeba kling in-ground swimContact: 0417 541 126 ming pool.

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This much loved low maintenance property sitting on just over an acre offers peace & quiet while still being so handy to Mareeba.

• Solid concrete block construction • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Large kitchen with lots of storage space • Very generous living areas • Spacious laundry • Outdoor entertainment area • Double lock up garage • Channel water Take advantage of the breezes and views of surrounding countryside.

Price: $429,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

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RENTAL HOME FOR LONG TERM TENANT • 3 BEDROOM CONCRETE BLOCK HOME • SPACIOUS LIVING AREA • BUILT-INS • SINGLE CARPORT • ON 857M2 CORNER ALLOTMENT

$310 PER WEEK

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PROPERTY Near new in Kenneally Estate – Price reduced Reduced to a very realistic price of $329,000, the home offers plenty of opportunity for any young couple looking for a huge back yard, plenty of room in the house and only a bike ride to town.

This four bedroom, two bathroom home offers a unique design with house wrapped around the garage separating the main bedroom from the kid's bedrooms on the other side of the house.

Currently being rented for $350 per week, it is the perfect time for the first home buyer or the investor looking for returns.

OPPORTUNISTIC ACREAGE 23.8 Acres On The Edge Of Atherton

This beautiful block of land has Mazlin Creek on its boundary with swimming holes platypus and other wildlife.

Purpose planted millable timber including Hoop Pine, Kauri Pine and Gympie Messmate.

Walking distance to shops, schools. Invest now for the future.

AUCTION: 24th October, 2015 @ 11AM VENUE: Atherton International Club VIEW: By Appointment CONTACT: June Dwyer 0447 913 143

For further information or to arrange an inspection please contact exclusive agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692 at Ray White Rural Mareeba.

Address: Price: Agent:

Atherton 4091 3144

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MAREEBA REDUCED to $329,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj Ray White Rural Mareeba 0403 343 692

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For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive marketing agent Aurelia Rogato on 0418 183 555. #1P1366.

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MAREEBA $237,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555

Arriga cane farm with abundant water

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Money in the bank, steady rental returns.

Featuring a good size practical floor plan with three bedrooms, one bathroom with bath tub and separate toilet.

This home is also has commercial quality vinyl throughout the lounge, dining area and all three bedrooms and is located on a fully fenced block only a short walk to the CDB. If you are looking for a sound investment this property is a must to inspect.

Contact:

The First Address To Inspect… www.4880.com.au

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4092 5255

An opportunity has arisen to purchase a quality a mixed farming operation with the majority of the land under first return cane approximately 160 acres.

This farm is in a great location with highway frontage and only a short 15 minutes from the Tableland Mill.

The property features an extensive underground mains system in place covering the entire farm with a whopping 400 Mega Litre water allocation serviced by the Walsh River, a nine span Reinke lateral irrigator also forms part of the sale, two well-appointed houses currently both rented at a combined rental return of $480p/w, the large cemented machinery shed has three phase power with an enclosed lockable section for safe storage, some plant and equipment included in the sale.

The total land holding is just shy of 200 acres all flat arable land with some spare land currently fellow approximately 20 acres plus 1000 mature bearing KP mangoes trees.

For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call marketing agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444. #1P1632.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $2,000,000.00 Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444

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PROPERTY Hay and cane – what a mix

• 75hp pump Hay production and the Sweet success of Sugar cane the same site.

• 6" Main line to pivot • 75 acres of cane This is one of the closest 128 acre • 50 acres of grazing land or hay property to Mareeba's CBD with the advantages of having two industry in- production and fully fenced • 2.7 acre house block with power comes at the same time.

We have 50 acres at the rear of the and water access to nearby permaproperty for cattle or hay production nent creek • Over 40 tonne per the acre yields which is fully fenced with four barbed • 100 megs water wire fencing which is also seeded with improved pastures. The middle of the property is 75 acres of sugar cane For more information or to inspect which is watered by a 9 span pivot, this property please call exclusive 6' mainline which services the whole agent Vince Costas at Central Realproperty as well as a 75hp pump with ty Mareeba Today. Phone 0419 926 channel feed water and allocation of 691 or 4092 2232.

100megs.

The front of the property has another allotment of 2.7 acres which allows for Address: Springs Road, MAREEBA a house and a shed for Price: $900,000 NEG the machinery. This site Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas has power and access Central Realty Mareeba to a permanent creek.

Contact: 0419 926 691 Features: • 9 span Pivot

Jardine 150 on 130 The Village What a little beauty. Perfectly suited to retirees, or those that do not require two car accommodation, the floor plan of this home is fabulous!

Boasting 150m2 under roof, with an open plan living and dining area. The Jardine design is lifestyle orientated; the facade also delivers excellent street appeal.

This package deal is proposed for Lot 130 Karobean Drive, at The Village. 704m2with fine views of the mountains and constant northeasterly breezes.

Located close to the Amaroo Medical Centre and The future Amaroo Village Market Place, only minutes from Mareeba, 55 Minutes to Cairns

– offering peace of mind and convenience.

Tropic Coast Homes (QBCC 1089966) offer a fantastic range of houses to choose from, house and land packages can be designed to suit your wishes.

House and land are sold on separate contracts – land is $104,000, house is $186,000, a grand total of $290,000. Contact us for a full list of inclusions.

Contact Debbie on 0409 321 000, or call into our sales Centre on Hastie Road, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 3pm, or anytime by appointment.

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

PEACE & QUIET

EXCLUSIVE

TROPICALLY INSPIRED • 1774m2 block, established area • Well maintained, 3 bedrooms • Galley style kitchen, built-ins • Surrounded by tropical gardens • Timber deck, undercover carport • Boundaries onto nature reserve and Barron River, walk to town

CATTLE BREEDING COUNTRY • 797.23ha, 2 titles near Dimbulah • Brahman Cross cows & calves, yards, portable panels, scales, crush included in sale • 2 bed, 2 bath weekender • 6 dams, 1 lake + natural spring • 90,000 litre water tanks

$299,000 NEG

REDUCED $950,000 NEG

Sophie Bozzo 0428 128 154

John Falvo 0408 456 344

www.mpo.net.au

Treasured family home • Extra-large laundry Located less than one kilometre • Large timber kitchen, with an exfrom Coles supermarket, a short walk to Mareeba State High and several cess of storage and polished timber sporting clubs, rests this grand older bench tops home. The 888m2 allotment is fully • Double carport This home has been looked after fenced.

The home was built in the 1960's for years and the owner is wanting to and positioned on concrete stumps. downsize as the interior is quite large.

It is in quite good condition, with the interior consisting of four large bed- For further information or to arrooms and an office/sewing room or range an inspection, please conkids play area. There is also a patio tact exclusive Agent Craig De Lai out front. In addition, all the floor cov- at Mareeba Property Office. Phone erings are in good condition with the 0407 823 530. majority of the timber floorboards protected by lino.

Additional property Address: Stewart Street, MAREEBA features: Price: REDUCED to $259,000 NEG • Security screens Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Craig DeLai and dead locks on all Mareeba Property Office doors Contact: 0407 823 530 • High ceilings

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PICTURE PERFECT QUEENSLANDER

 Solid concrete block construction  Generous living areas, super high ceilings  Outdoor entertainment area  Low maintenance gardens  Beautiful countryside views  Domestic channel water access  Spacious 5000m2 allotment

 3 bed, 2 bath main residence  1 bed, 1 bath granny flat + workshop  Polished timber floors throughout  Open plan living, spacious bedrooms  Beautiful timber decks  891m2 fully fenced allotment

REMO ESPOSiTO 0401 969 473

Office: 4092 2232 Email: remo@crmareeba.com www.crmareeba.com

REMo Esposito 0401 969 473

Office: 4092 2232 Email: remo@crmareeba.com www.crmareeba.com

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

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Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials

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Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

BLINDS

FURNITURE

96 James Street, Mareeba

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

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• Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings

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Supply & Fit

• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga

BULLDOZER HIRE

to Mareeba & tableland areas

MAREEBA LEAGUES CLUB

 45kg (100lb)  Swap ‘n’ Go  18kg & 15kg Forklift Bottles  Refills

PHONE 4092 2922

Mareeba Earthmoving Contractors

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

• Driveways • Excavations • Cable Locations

Very competitiVe pricing DeliVery aVailable

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P: 0407 159 727 Earthworks & Excavations Pipe Laying Driveway Construction/ Maintenance

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

(Rex Petersen’s Bobcat Hire)

dealers of

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

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Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

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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

GUTTER CLEANING info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care 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.

Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Mobile 0448 856 187 Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

ABN: 22 524 342 683 - Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

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Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

FLOORS

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

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business HANDYMAN/ PLUMBING

DIRECTORY NURSERY

POOL MAINTENANCE

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WE INSTALL SOLAR FOR:

DOUG WHITTAKER

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP

HANDYMAN LABOUR HIRE

71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA

• ProPerty Maintenance • GardeninG • House WasHinG (Jobs under $3300 only)

“WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

PH: 0409 855 310

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

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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

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

this spot could be yours!

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MOWING/ SLASHING

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

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SELF REMOVAL & STORAGE

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Call for a Quote on: 0429 725 779

Self Removal & Storage

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

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your local business guide MOTOR MECHANIC

Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

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SIGN WRITING

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Distributor Gas Appliances & Appliance Installation Gas Supply Installations Residential, Commercial & Industrial Hot Water Breakdown & Replacement Rheem Hot Water Sales Backflow Prevention & Testing

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

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

0412 005 357

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Skip BinS from 2m – 6m

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFi Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels & EFi Vehicles

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

TREE LOPPING

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Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

TRAVEL

M: 0417 746 140

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SECURITY

For $29 per week

• Agricultural Industry • Local Businesses • Residential Customers • Stand Alone Systems in Remote Locations

14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS! LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

VENUE HIRE We have the perfect venue!

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions!

Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

email us: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Death Notice Michael (Mike) Graham 30/11/1942

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02/09/2015 Mike Graham, former geologist worked in mineral exploration in Mt Isa, Papua New Guinea and Far North Queensland.

Former Science Teacher at Trinity Bay High School, Smithfield High School, Mareeba High School.

His significant sustained environmental achievements were recognised by Mulgrave Shire’s first Environmental Award, The Bicentenary Medal Award won by the Qld Governor General for his contribution in the campaign to obtain the Wet Tropics World Heritage Listing, Mareeba Shire Council 2015 Australia Day Award for Environmental Excellence.

Founding member and inaugural President and later secretary of the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre. Former Vice-President and Committee member active volunteer with Kuranda Envirocare.

After a long illness, family and friends farewelled Mike from his home in Kuranda on the 11th September, 2015.

He is survived by his beloved wife Denise Graham (Donald), Kuranda.

He is the beloved father and stepfather, father-inlaw, grandfather, brother and uncle to Fred & Adri (Morgante) Graham, Kailin & Genevieve (Brisbane), Stewart & Sarah Graham, Christie, Joshua, Jasmine & Sam (Gordonvale), Lucy Graham (Cairns), Clara Graham (Brisbane), Melanie Donald (Mareeba), Bob & Lorraine Graham, Meeghan & Louise and families (Brisbane).

Forever loved and so dearly missed.

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

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

Position Vacant

Birthday Happy 90th Birthday

BETTY GEAR 14th October, 2015

Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother.

IrrIgatIon operator (x3)

ALL OUR LOVE AND VERY BEST WISHES. Len, Carol, Ron, Vernice, Joe, Robyn, Sis, Raymond, Marie, Raymond, and all of their families.

Transport

SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

PHONE: 4045 1767

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers  Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

MRT

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257

For Sale

You are very welcome to join us to experience God’s unconditional love.

ENCOURAGING THOUGHT: God has given us two hands, one to receive with and the other to give with.

THIS WEEK’S HOT DEAL FROM TYM

I.T Services

3 YEAR WARRANTY

LAPTOP SCREEN REPLACEMENT Average cost $155. Free Quote before work commences. All work guaranteed by 12-month warranty. Call or Txt Jarod 0408139528.

Outboard Services

TYM TracTor 29HP HST

1318cc Mitsubishi diesel 3 cylinder engine.

$17,500

PC REPAIR Virus Removal, Upgrades, WiFi, Data Recovery, Printer Repair, Fix Bugs, Anything Computer Related. All work guaranteed. Free Quotes. No job too big or too small. Free Tech Support. Seniors & Students get 20% Off in October (I.D. required). Same Day Service. Based in Mareeba, will travel anywhere. Call or Txt Jarod 0408139528.

Includes GST.

call now 4092 2888

TGT Mareeba

Home • Timber • Hardware

THIS WEEK’S HOT DEAL FROM CELLI 2 YEAR WARRANTY

Grower contractor rotary hoe Pioneer 140/305 3.1 metre, 140HP.

$15,000 Includes GST. AFFORDABLE OUTBOARD SERVICES Travelling to Tablelands weekly or as required.

Former Yamaha/Suzuki/Mercury/Honda Dealer.

Call Karl 0447 725 465

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To enquire further please contact Robert King on 0401 327 597 or Email: robert.king@costagroup.com.au to apply.

call now 4092 2888

tGt Mareeba

Home • Timber • Hardware

Machinery

Public Notice

Silky Pruning Equipment

Mareeba Shire reSidentS!

Now Sold at Casali’s Come in and see our wide range of products in store!

Phone 4092 3841

Couple/single wanted for Tolga resort. Small wage/elec. in exchange for light duties, 4 days per week, must love dogs! Prefer own RV/van but can supply if necessary. Start ASAP, prefer minimum 3 months +.

PH: 0418 878 326

Have a look on Facebook

@ Lenore Wyatt Running as a Councillor in Mareeba Shire Elections

Diesel Fuel Tanks

For Rent

Now Sold At Casali’s Phone 4092 3841

Two bedroom home, Mareeba centre. $220 per week. L/lord ref’s and bond required. No Pets. Ph 4094 1269.

Perfect for mounting between toolboxes or on service vehicles.

Pets

Adopt-A-Pet My name is Zero and I am a bull arab cross 3 months old.

I have a brother and sister here with me who are just the same. We are bright and playful pups who will need older children or adults as our new families. We will grow to be moderately large dogs so will need space.

caretaker

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

Garage Sale

Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

4035 2034

WORSHIP SERVICE: Sunday 10am & 6pm

The Berry category within Costa is Australia’s premium grower, packer and distributor of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. We have an opportunity for 3 Irrigation Operators to join the Berry Category in Far North Queensland.

Reporting to the Farm Manager, this role will monitor and manage fertigation operations to meet agreed targets.

Responsibilities include drip and drain management, daily management of fertiliser dosing equipment and monitoring, inspecting and reporting faults.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of horticultural and irrigation principles, attention to detail and basic knowledge of pumps, fertiliser dosing and irrigation systems. This role will require an individual who is flexible in working hours (weekend roster).

Forklift ticket is an advantage.

fax us: 4092 6346

IndieStructables Car Boot Market Mareeba Turf Club This Saturday 17th October 7am-12noon

Birds for sale. Handraised Budgies $40.

Handraised Green Cheek Conures $150. Ph 0408 747 023.

4WD / Tyres

Everyone welcome!

Sell out of your car, or set up your own marquee

BOOK YOUR SITE TODAY - $15 each Email: tralp6@eq.edu.au Garage Sale. 16 Brown Street, Mareeba.

8am – 12pm - Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October.

PCYC Mareeba.

Saturday 17th October 2015. 8am to 2pm.

Book a site only $15.

Call 40924231.

Land For Sale 4.5 acre - sealed road.

Phone, power, bore.

5km to Mareeba, zoned rural. $215,000 + GST. 30 acre creek frontage, fenced, power, phone.

5km to Mareeba. $275,000 + GST. Phone Owner 0428 314 567.

Livestock Chad Posselt lIVestoCK tRaNsPoRt

PHONE 0408 876 313

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

What’s Coming Up! October 14th

17th

28th

Q.C.W.A Craft & Social Morning. 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba.

All welcome – Cuppa.

Car Boot Sale / Market at Mareeba Turf Club - 7am to 12noon.

Q.C.W.A Craft Day. 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba. All welcome – Cuppa.

WEEKLY EVENTS  PCYC Mareeba Seniors social club meets for games, excursions, trivia every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am at the PCYC Sports Hall 183 Walsh St Mareeba. New members welcome.  Al-Anon Family Groups - Help for family and friends of Alcoholics meets in Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Sunday Jam Sessions - Every Sunday 4pm - 9pm & Live music every Friday night at “The Shed” McConaghie Street, Atherton.

Got an event coming up? Email The Express today! admin@ theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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United Mareeba Club Football 2015 tion Presenta Night Saturday,

Stephen Srhoj celebrated his birthday at presentation night with wife Barbara and children Tamara, Natasha and Alex.

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MUFC Premier mens award winner Adrian Madrid.

MUFC Vice President Mario Terranova.

Rosetta Spena, Vicky Henderson and Lina Cater.

MUFC President Raymond Cater with Alf Moriconi.

Denise Srhoj, Connie Mete and Serina Brischetto.

Megan Zanette, Kyra Pendenza and Ann-Maree Madrid.

EXPRESS sPORT

Rain fails to dampen Dimbulah’s spirit

By Justin Fris

RAIN was a surprising element of last Saturday’s Dimbulah Horse and Pony Club ‘Trophy Weekend’, but it did little to erode the warmth and friendly hospitality.

Over the weekend, 12 horse sport events were eagerly contested, with an emphasis on two key things – horsemanship and sportsmanship.

Dimbulah Horse and Pony Club president Jason Carey was also on hand to formally open a new playground for the club, which had been donated from in part from students (Aaron Emmerson and Darcy Rollings represented the school on the day) at Dimbulah State School.

Mr Carey said: “The Dimbulah Horse and Pony Club constructed this playground for the little kids, so the parents can have peace of mind.

“And the children can be left in the playground and

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enjoy their time safely, so no horses can be kicking near them.”

He added: “Earlier in the year, the students of Dimbulah State School raised some money through the ‘Great Wheelbarrow Race’ – and with that money (DHPC received $1200), they divided it up and gave it to a number of local organisations within the community.”

Mr Carey was really proud of all participants who took part in the weekend, praising their attitude and commitment to their craft.

Additionally, on behalf of the DHPC, Mr Carey also expressed his gratitude to the support of local Mareeba Shire councillor ‘Nipper’ Brown, the MSC and all local sponsors who assisted with the event.

The club is always looking for new members, so if you would like to join this inclusive club, please contact Mr Carey on 0428 721 540.

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EXPRESS sPORT Thousands flock to PBR event in Atherton

Comets ace Fabio Nocilla looks to shoot during last Thursday night’s match.

Comets prevail in lacklustre contest

By Justin Fris Saturday night’s opening ceremony was electric.

Cody Heffernan.

A rider in action.

AROUND 2000 people flocked to the Atherton Showgrounds (Roosters Stadium) for Round 5 of the PBR (Pro Bull Riding) Australia league.

Tablelands residents of all ages enjoyed a fiercely contested evening of competition, with Cody Hef-

fernan (pictured left) awarded champion with 165 points.

Heffernan was delighted with his victory, joining the big crowd in celebration of a wonderful sporting spectacle on the Tablelands.

Bandits’ bonus point chances washed away Mareeba Bandits skipper Brendan Payne is optimistic about his side’s recrnt form.

(Photo by Peter Roy)

By Justin Fris

MAREEBA’s chances of achieving bonus points in their two-day fixture in Tully evaporated, after last Sunday’s play was washed out.

Bandits squad members were in Atherton around 7.30am when they were advised of the decision – but Bandits skipper Brendan Payne was philosophical about the situation.

“There’s not a great deal that you can do about the weather,” he said. “It is what it is though. I think we really got ourselves back in a good position (Mareeba had

Tully at 1/8 off seven overs, after making 140) and had taken momentum from them.

“But it’s still very early in the season, so we have plenty of games ahead that can make up for it.”

The Bandits will travel to the south coast for two of the next three weekends, with an upcoming one day schedule of Innisfail (away), Tully (home) and Mission Beach (away).

Payne added that the week would be spent primarily in the nets and his squad would be aiming to continue their positive start to the season.

Sunday’s match starts at 1pm in Innisfail.

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IT appears that a two week break has done a world of good for the Comets, who returned to winning ways last Thursday evening in the Mareeba Basketball League.

After their previous performance ended in a 96-24 annihilation, the Comets held off Express 55-53 and restarted their finals ambitions.

The match began in unordinary circumstances, starting 32 minutes after its scheduled tip off time of 7pm.

Both sides squandered much of the opening quarter, where they were routinely presented with gettable shots and failed to make them.

Coupled with this, errors piled higher than a double decker sandwich.

Instead of conservatively passing down the court, both sets of players opted for high-risk long passes, which more often than not ended in turnovers.

Express managed to put some of the first quarter horror show behind them and began to generate positive scoring pressure on their opponents.

They would shoot 7/15 from the field (2 point shots) during the quarter and head into half time with a 27-21 advantage.

Daniel Vecchio-Ruggeri impressed onlookers with his off-the-ball ability, with several blocked shots and steals heading his way.

Comets youngster Ely Simmons began to hit his straps as the match wore on, with his long-range shooting lifting his teammates.

The overall skill level would again dip

by both sides during this quarter. Close on the scoreboard, it was – classic, it was not.

Final quarter heroics were required for a winner to be decided in this one, with the action of the game all coinciding with the final five minutes of the ball game.

In a fantastic spell of offensive play, Simmons would sink five points (one field goal and one three) in nine seconds, roughly five minutes out from full time.

At the time, many may have thought this sequence of play may have proved inconsequential, but essentially it won the Comets the game.

Each team would foul out (five team fouls) in the final two minutes of play, although Express were unable to bridge the deficit.

In other matches, the MBA Deadleys continue to put pressure on Hot Air for supremacy, clinically outplaying the Barras, 70-16.

The Red Devils had a tough outing against the Stingrays in the late fixture, before doing enough for a 63-55 win.

Currently, the league table top four stands as follows: Deadleys 22, Red Devils 21, Hot Air 19 and the Comets are also on 19.

Outside the four, the Stingrays are on 17, Express 12 and the Barras remained in the basement on 8 points.

In the Ladies A-Grade competition, the Gummaz are hot on the heels of the Baiada Steggles in 2nd place, after destroying the Deadley Mums 60-18 last week.

Matches are held each Thursday evening at the Mareeba PCYC Sports Hall on Walsh Street.

CORRECTION – In the last edition, The Express reported that talented local footballer Nicholas Panetta had been named captain for the Australian U/17 World Cup. Although he had been named captain during some qualifying matches, it did not necessarily include the upcoming tournament.

The Express acknowledges this oversight and wishes Nicholas and the team all the best in Chile.

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Samantha Cater, Raymond Cater (MUFC president) and Wayne Srhoj celebrate ‘Player of the Year’ honours.

Robert Cater with ‘Junior Player of the Year’ Zane Singleton.

Ladies award winners Katia Spena and Celie Henderson.

Rising Star award winners Celeste Petersen, and James Elmes with Snow Heathfield.

Paul Ruiz, Nicholas Tallarico and Ben Stabile celebrate with the club’s 2015 silverware.

MUFC celebrates historic season in style

By Justin Fris

THE Mareeba United Football Club capped off a memorable 2015 season, with a memorable presentation evening last Saturday evening at Borzi Park.

It was a season in which silverware and victory weren’t only dreams – they became sustained habits and realities.

After winning the 2015 FNQ Premier League’s ‘Most Valuable Player’ award only a fortnight ago, humble champion Wayne Srhoj received the ‘Male Player of the Year’ award, while Samantha Cater received ‘Ladies Player of the Year’ for her stellar season upfront.

The MUFC brethren appear to be in good hands with upcoming talent as well, with elite youngster Zane Singleton looking as one to watch for future seasons in the Premier Men’s.

Along with being awarded ‘Junior Player of the Year’, Singleton was recognised with both the ‘Best and Fairest’ and ‘Players’ Player’ awards.

Premier Mens Lenard Brischetto picked up a double

on the night being awarded ‘Best and Fairest’ and was left speechless when awarded ‘Players’ Player.

Goal scoring droughts did not impact on Anthony Mete during the season, with the striker placing himself in unique company.

Not only did Mete have a fantastic season for the Premier Men’s and lead their goalscoring – but in only five Premier Reserve matches, he scored 10 goals and topped their goalscoring chart, alongside new club favourite, Leonardo Cisterni.

The Premier Reserve squad had a solid season under Marcello Savaglio, with Nicholas Tallerico winning the ‘Best and Fairest’ and Ben Stabile ‘Players’ Player’.

Angelo Tatti was adjudged ‘Best and Fairest’, in the Second Division team which finished in the top four in 2015.

Promising winger James Elmes was awarded the male ‘MUFC Rising Star’ award, while his female counterpart Celeste Petersen received the female ‘MUFC Rising Star’. Club officials and supporters let their hair down after the festivities, which carried long into the night.

MUFC Premier Men’s coach Alex Srhoj (left) enjoyed the night with his team on Saturday – Anthony Mete, Lenard Brischetto and Julian Madrid.

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Members of the MUFC Premier and Reserve Men’s squad reflect on their season.

Lenard Brischetto – Premier Men’s ‘Best and Fairest and ‘Players’ Player’, with Highest Goal Scorer Anthony Mete.

Nicholas Tallarico celebrates with his Dad, Gabriele.

Vince Mete, Makse and Stephen Srhoj keep their watchful eyes over proceedings.

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