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Locally owned and proudly independent Current club Captain Tyson Burchell and the oldest player in attendance Ken Tait cut the cake on Saturday night.

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Helping locals with NDIS

The way in which people with a disability and their carers access help is changing with the introduction of the NDIS. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support to people with disability, their families and carers. The main component of the NDIS is individualised packages of support to eligible people with disability.

An information was held in Mareeba last Wednesday at the Mareeba Bowls Club, facilitated by St John’s Community Care.

Staff say the NDIS will provide more choice and better support as well as giving carers more say in the support they receive.

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The Express Newspaper has beat off stiff competition from across the state to be Highly Commended twice in the Queensland Country Press Association’s Newspaper Excellence Awards.

The only locally-owned and operated newspaper covering the whole of the Tablelands was given a big thumbs up by judge Ron Reedman at the 110th annual awards held in Brisbane last weekend.

The commendations were for two of our advertising campaigns – one for International Women’s Day and one for our promotion in the lead up to last year’s Mareeba Rodeo.

Both were driven by The Express Advertising Manager Natasha Srhoj who has been with the company since its inception in 2010.

“To be up against daily regional newspapers and other bigger weekly publications from across Queensland makes this win incredibly special,” said The Express owner and managing editor Carl Portella. “It just goes to show how high our standards are and that we’re not just beating the opposition locally, we’re also doing it on a state level.”

Mr Reedman said he was impressed by the creativity of the advertising and innovative approaches to features and supplements.

“What never fails to amaze me is the superb quality – both in print and

editorial – displayed in the special publications, stand-alone supplements and magazines which importantly complement the newspaper revenues,” he said.

Our feature on International Women’s Day showcased 21 women from local businesses.

“Our competitive pricing and wide area coverage means locally we are hard to beat if you want to promote your business,” said Mr Portella.

“As a local herself, Natasha has a wealth of experience in this area and always goes above and beyond for her clients. We’re really lucky to have her.”

Natasha is available on 4092 3464 to discuss how best to promote your business locally.

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New era for TRC

By Rebecca Wallis

New CEO of Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) Justin Commons has shed light on the rates error debacle that plagued the organisation over the past year, ahead of a report that will be made public this week.

Four weeks into his new role, Mr Commons has been upfront and open about a rating error that was initially picked up by members of the community and resulted in some residents being charged more or less than they should have.

Unperturbed by taking over the helm of a council that has been rocked by allegations, Mr Commons openly admitted that “the council didn’t engage and communicate well with the community around the rates issue” and that the anomalies will be rectified in the next budget.

He also revealed that there will be a freeze on rates revenue for the upcoming financial year “to acknowledge the fact that errors were made” and to rebalance the budget going forward.

Mr Commons went on to explain that the rates process was examined independently by John Perry from the Mead Perry Group

and that the findings will be on the public agenda at this Thursday’s Ordinary Meeting.

Mr Commons was employed initially at TRC in an interim role after the resignation of the Finance Manager earlier this year.

“My background is in financial management among other things, so rating management, financial sustainability, governance related matters is my core strength, so having been here initially looking at a ratings process and a finance process, that’s given me a really good foundation and understanding of our starting point and we clearly need to make some improvements going forward,” he said.

“The council is fully committed to better engaging and communicating with the community, not only about rates but right across the board, but specifically in relation to the rates, the reports will be on the public agenda. They won’t be confidential.”

Mr Commons said face to face public meetings will be held in multiple locations across the shire throughout July to engage with the community, explain what happened and answer their questions.

“Part of the challenge is that rating is so complex and because of the signifi-

cant variation in valuation movements, coupled with the errors that were made in the actual model, it’s really hard to explain because there’s not a simple story to tell, because each category and each band is different,” he said.

“The impacts across the board have been quite different and we need to go out and talk to people in each region, within each category to explain what has happened in 17/18, what council is looking to do to rebalance the rate distribution in 18/19 and how we ensure that the errors occurred in the past don’t happen again.”

Although rates across the shire will not increase in the next financial year, some rate payers will pay more than last year, and some will pay less, in order to redress the balance from the errors made. A letter of explanation will be attached to each rates notice.

“The headline message that we need to get out to the community is that you need to look at the two years together and what the impact across the two years is, so that hopefully ratepayers can see that nobody’s been financially disadvantaged or advantaged as a result of the errors that were made,” said Mr Commons.

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New CEO at Tablelands Regional Council Justin Commons.

to freeze the rates revenue, was, Mr Commons said, an important step in improving the council’s relationship with the community.

“We will continue to have an operating deficit next year and for a number of years over the 10 year planning period,” he said.

“One way the council can reduce the revenue is to increase the rates, but we don’t believe it’s prudent to increase the rates, despite the fact we’ve got an operating deficit. That’s the decision council will be making when it adopts the

budget.”

Before the rating error was discovered earlier this year, a number of residents were up in arms about massive rate hikes for the 17/18 financial year off the back of property valuations.

Mr Commons said that valuations will always determine rates, as per the Local Government Act. “Some members of the community had a significant increase, there’s no denying that,” he said.

“One of the challenges for both council and the rate payers affected is that be-

No end in sight for boil water notices

By Rebecca Wallis

Locals living with the hell of boil water notices should not expect them to be lifted any time soon.

Despite best efforts, Tablelands Regional Council CEO Justin Commons says a solution to the problem is years away as Queensland Health changed its drinking water standards across the state. He said many other local councils are facing the same issues but that the

likely only solution will be an investment of millions of dollars in a brand new water treatment plant.

“The standards haven’t changed,” he said.

“What has changed is the interpretation of what we need to do to meet those standards and the level of review and enforcement of those standards.

“I can say to you right now comfortably that our water quality is the same if not better than it has been for some period of time.”

Mr Commons said the water issue was top priority for him and steps had been taken to conduct an extensive review of the current water infrastructure across the shire.

“We need to spend millions of dollars to put in place filtration systems and water treatment systems to be able to provide a demonstration of the consistent water quality (to Queensland Health). That’s easier said than done. Even if we said right here right now

that we want to go and put a water treatment plant in somewhere, right from start to finish that’s at least a three year window.”

Mr Commons said the council were living with being an amalgamation of smaller previous councils.

“Some of the historical information that established councils have, we currently don’t have here,” he said.

“We really need to do a water strategy across the whole region and find out what are the best sources

and the best way to supply water to the communities across the shire.

“What we need to do is strategically look at what best way to deliver water into the future and the potential short term solution to the boil water notices is to drop a water treatment plant into any particular location but until we do that strategic view, making an investment in that location might not be the best location for the longer term.

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cause we have a propertybased tax, which is what rates are, if property valuations move, so do the rates.

“Under the Local Government Act you have to model rates on valuations.”

Mr Commons said that he hoped to re-engage with rate payers and gain back their trust in Tablelands Regional Council.

“One of my aims to try and rebuild the confidence of the community, as in the perception that the community has of the council,” he said. “Which talks to the need to better engage, con-

sult, inform the community on what council’s doing or not doing.

“For an array of different reasons the council didn’t engage and communicate well with the community around the rates issue. There were a whole array of reasons why that happened and in really short terms, some of the messaging from the organisation out to the community, particularly in the latter part of last year and the first half of this year was not good and we need to do better going forward.”

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Cooktown safer thanks to funding Council doing all it Cooktown will now be a safer place to live and visit thanks to federal funding announced last week.

Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said the funding had been made available under round two of the federal government’s highly-successful Safer Communities Fund. Cook Shire Council has secured $582,091 in funding under the program.

“The Safer Communities Fund delivers on the government’s ongoing

commitment to keep Far North Queenslanders safe and secure,” he said.

“Only safe communities can be strong and prosperous, and the best way to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour is to prevent it happening.

“Cook Shire Council will install solar and wind turbine powered lighting and CCTV along the footpaths and at other potential crime hot spots around the newly developed Cooktown Waterfront Activity

Precinct.

“These installations will act as a deterrent to criminals and will provide valuable evidence for police when solving crimes, including identifying and prosecuting offenders.”

Federal Assistant Home Affairs Minister Alex Hawke said the Coalition’s community safety record was solid. He said the Fund will consist of two streams.

“Stream one will boost the efforts of identified local governments and com-

munity organisations to address crime and anti-social behaviour by funding crime prevention initiatives such as fixed and mobile CCTV and lighting,” Mr Hawke said.

“Stream two will boost efforts to protect schools, pre-schools and community organisations that are facing security risks associated with racial or religious intolerance.

“We will continue to put funds towards projects that make everyone safer.”

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“We’ve got a body of work that’s in next year’s budget that will help us do that analysis of what our water needs are current and future and how best to deliver those.”

Mr Commons said the council was working closely with Queensland Health to try and improve the situation in the interim.

“We don’t want to throw stones at Queensland Health because the advice they are giving us is based on advice they’ve received from a water expert and the interpretation of that advice

by Queensland Health has changed,” he said.

“Queensland Health are assisting us at present with the active sampling and testing of the water quality across our relevant catch-

ments to hopefully enable us to demonstrate that our water quality is sufficient and that the boil water notices can be removed, but my view is that based on what our current and very recent experience is that when we have the next wet event, as will other councils in the area, we’ll have exactly the same situation again.”

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Walkamin residents fearful development will ruin town

By Rebecca Wallis

Around 60 Walkamin residents have signed a petition that was presented to Tablelands Regional Council on Monday objecting to a proposal by Landmark to build a supplies store in the town.

Locals say the development will “ruin the town” and got together for a meeting on Sunday to unite over tackling the issue.

Landmark Operations is allegedly looking to buy a parcel of land on Coral

Street adjacent to the caravan park and opposite a number of home owners, including retired couple Neil and Barbara McInnes.

“None of us want this development here, it’s going to ruin the town,” said Mr McInnes.

“This is a great town, it’s safe and quiet where the kids play in the road and that’s all going to change if this goes ahead.”

On June 12 Tablelands Regional Councillors met with the residents and Lumel Project Managers on behalf of Landmark to listen to their concerns before

the application will be put before council at a future meeting.

The application is for a Material Change of Use from residential to agricultural.

“It’s going to change the whole scope of this town,” said another neighbour who did not wish to be named.

“Our biggest concerns are noise and air pollution, chemicals and hazardous materials being kept here and traffic flow – heavy vehicles are going to be accessing this site and that can’t happen. There’s no turning lane.

“This is a very quiet little town, we have a lot of older people living here, children on bikes, dogs.

That’s all going to be gone.”

The group of homeowners have employed the skills of a contractor to lodge an official objection with the council on their behalf and are hoping that the application will be thrown out on technicalities.

“This affects us personally and we have argued our case from an emotional point of view, but we know that rarely gets taken into consideration,” said the neighbour.

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“However, the emotion we had at that meeting was very loud and clear.”

Mr McInnes said his home will be de-valued if the development goes ahead.

“We’re not opposed to progress, not at all. We need progress, we want to keep Walkamin viable, but not this,” said the neighbour.

“We’d be quite happy if they put houses in, or a retirement village but not an industrial business.”

Objections to the application closed on June 20.

Landmark was unable to be reached for comment.

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Knuth questions Clinic open hours

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Dimbulah’s new health clinic was the subject of debate in Parliament last week as Member for Hill Shane Knuth questioned Health Minister Steven Miles over its limited staffing hours.

Mr Knuth said members of the Dimbulah community were “frustrated” that the “wonderful facility” was not meeting their needs by only being open between the hours of 8am and 3pm and within that time the Director of Nursing had to frequently lock the doors to conduct home visits.

“I can understand that the community which is so excited about that clinic would like it open more,” responded Mr Miles during Question Time on Thursday.

“Certainly we will continue to work more with the local community there, the staff at the HHS (Cairns and Hinterland Health and Hospital Services) and everyone else to see where we can continue to invest in health services in Dimbulah

Member for Hill Shane Knuth asks the Minister for Health about the opening hours at the Dimbulah Health Centre.

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“I know how important it is for people to access health services closer to home.”

Mr Miles said the Labor government would also be investing more in telehealth at the clinic but failed to be specific about whether staffing numbers would increase, or whether the clinic would be open for longer.

Instead the MP used the opportunity to point out that the facility in Dimbulah that was officially opened late

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last year, was one of many big investments in health on the Tablelands and cited the $70m upgrade of Atherton Hospital, as well as investments in Mareeba Hospital.

“These kinds of investments are only possible because we are a government that invests in health, that employs more doctors, more nurses, more midwives, more health professionals, as compared with those opposite who did nothing but sack them,” Mr Miles said of the coalition.

“1400 nurses sacked by those opposite while we are employing 3,500 more. The reason you couldn’t have those services under those opposite is they were busy sacking the nurses.”

It is understood that Mr Knuth spoke with Mr Miles in private after parliamentary Question Time and that the Minister for Health has made a commitment to work with the community regarding staffing and operating hours at the Dimbulah Health Centre.

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Mareeba residents asked to help with election

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is asking Mareeba residents to sign up to help deliver the next federal election in the Kennedy electorate.

Kennedy covers 567,377 km2, an area larger than Thailand, and contains 108 polling places that will be staffed by more than 600 paid temporary electoral workers on election day.

In total, 80,000 temporary workers will be needed across Australia

during the next election and the AEC has identified Mareeba as one of the key areas to bolster ahead of the election period. While the date for the next election is not yet known, the AEC is asking people to register their interest now to ensure there is a healthy pool to choose from when the time comes.

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Shortly after, from 6th to 8th July, is the event you’ve all been waiting for – The Dairy Farmers Malanda Show.

The Malanda Show has established a firm reputation for being family friendly, affordable and full of thoroughly enjoyable and diverse entertainment, and this year will be no exception. Show goers can expect a plethora of new events and activities.

Walter Whip and The Flame – Walter Whip is a fire whip artist who performs fire stunts including entering a burning ring of fire, cracking two whips on fire. He has now taken whip cracking shows in Australia here to a new level, introducing his fellow performers “The Flames” into the show.

Walter now performs crowd pleasing, spectacular shows cutting roses

Malanda Show fun starts this weekend with the Show Ball on Saturday night.

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Australian Living History Historical Display – The crafts, trades and way of life, some now lost to time is our aim to reclaim back and to pass on, so our heritage is not forgotten. Visit this wonderful detailed display and enjoy the various demonstrations including rope making, butter churning and an Old Timers Bush

Saturday

8.30 am

Centre Ring Events commence – including Halter Classes, Galloways, Junior Riders & Showjumping

9.00 am

Dairy Cattle Paraders and Judging commences in Ted Morris Dairy Arena

10.00 am

Dog Obedience Display

by Tableland Dog Obedience Club (near Stage 2 Canteen)

12.00 noon Animal Nursery Opens Pavilion Opens

Malanda Show fun kicks off this weekend

1.00 pm

Pony Club Events Commence

Woodchopping commences – see the Axemen in Action!

2.30 pm

Junior Judging Stud Cattle Arena

Stud Beef Cattle Judging commences in Beef Cattle Arena

5.00 pm

Walter’s Whip Cracking Workshop (near Poultry Shed)

Circus Workshop by Dream State Entertainment (near Poultry Shed)

5.30 pm

Showjumping on Main Arena

7.00 pm

7.30 pm

Ridden Horse Events commence in Centre Arena

Malanda Street Parade

12.00 noon Show Jumping continues in Centre Arena

Music at Stage 2 Bar by Discotechnics

1.00 pm

Prime Cattle Judging commences in Prime Cattle Yards

Official Opening by Belle Chivers from Dairy Farmers

1.30 pm

Horse Events continues in Centre Arena

2.00 pm

Car Display (Front of Stage 2 Bar)

‘Of the Flame’ night performance by Dream State Circus 8.30 pm

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Walter Whip and The Flames (Front of Stage 2 Canteen)

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Farmer’s Challenge, Luke’s Reptile Kingdom and the portable Lucas Mill will be demonstrated and so much more.

Schedules for the show weekend are now available from points across Malanda or you can download from the show’s website www. malandashow.com.au. Presold tickets are also now available from the Malanda Show Office.

Sunday

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Centre Arena Events commenceShowjumping & Hack Events

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Championship Dog Show on Jack May Park Led Steer & Heifer Competition followed by Junior Paraders Competition

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Woodchopping commences – see the Axemen in Action!

Malanda Bull Ride Farmers Challenge (Front of Stage 2)

11.30 am

Dairy Farmers Charity Celebrity Hand Milking Competition (Front of Grandstand)

12.00 pm

Grand Parade (Main Arena)

12.30 pm

‘Cowboy’ English Memorial High Jump

12.30 pm

Walter Whip Cracking Show followed by Workshop

1.30 pm

Harness Competitions commence in Centre Arena Dream State Circus Circle Show (near Poultry Shed)

Walter’s Whip Cracking Workshop (near Poultry Shed)

1.30 pm

Presentations for Prime Cattle and Junior Stud Beef

Queensland Rural Series Showjumping

3.00 pm

Pavilion Closes – Centre Arena events continue

Saturday Night

5.30pm

Dream State Circus Circle Show (near Poultry Shed)

6.00 pm

Six Bar Show Jumping Competition in Main Arena

7.00 pm

Music at Stage 2 Bar by Discotechnics

7.45 pm

Walter Whip & The Flames (Front of Stage 2 Canteen)

8.30 pm Firework Spectacular Display

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Ups and downs of the State Budget A STATE budget that offered nothing new for the Tablelands was described

by Member for Hill Shane Knuth as “lukewarm”.

With the largest single expenditure reserved for the south east, Mr Knuth said it was disappointing that more wasn’t allocated to the Far North.

“I believe it was a lukewarm budget, however there were some good wins for the electorate of Hill, we can see the start of the Atherton Hospital upgrade in 2018 with $9.5million of the $70million allocated - This has been pushed for more than 20 years,” Mr Knuth said.

“Extra funding has been provided for midwifery services across the State and I’ve asked the Minister of Health to ensure that Atherton is allocated as a part of this funding – which the Atherton Midwives and Mothers Alliance (A-MAMA) has been lobbying for.”

Member for Cook Cynthia Lui was unsurprisingly supportive of the Palaszczuk Government’s hand down last week, praising the $26 million allocated to support job-creating maintenance and minor

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infrastructure works across local councils in Far North Queensland as part of the Works for Queensland program.

The 2018-19 Budget includes $1 million from a $4.1 million pool to provide Indigenous artists access to space, training, education and enterprise development.

There is $116,000 for regional councils to provide pre-school literacy sessions, known as First 5 Forever, at libraries in Far North Queensland, honouring another election commitment.

“I’m proud of what the Palaszczuk Government is delivered for the diverse and unique communities

spread across the expansive Far North Queensland,” Ms Lui said.

“We are honouring our election commitments and investing heavily in health and education, building on the significant projects delivered since 2015.

“I am particularly pleased to see millions of dollars in health investment. No matter where you live, people deserve to have the best health services.”

Much of the money announced in the budget was already known about locally including funding for both Atherton and Mareeba Hospitals.

Mr Knuth said there were some elements of the

budget that he was happy with.

“Among the great wins is the confirmation of the $4.7million for the Palmerston Hwy, and it was great to see Herberton School will have funds for painting, Walkamin State School will get further refurbishment on top of funding they received to upgrade their air-conditioning, Butchers Creek State School are wrapped they will be able to replace their playground roof, and we are hoping to see the upgrade of the Atherton Police Station start before the year is out,” he said.

“It is also a win to see $612,970 to assist people under 65 and indigenous people under 50 with a disability, and a further $4.9million to assist people with a disability and their families to access support and services as they move through different stages of their lives.

“I’m disappointed there wasn’t extra funding for navua sedge, but we are still having ongoing discussions with the Minister for Agriculture for further assistance.”

WHAT DID WE GET?

ROADS - $4.7million for the Palmerston Highway HEALTH - $9.5million of $70 million for the Atherton Hospital redevelopment - $400,000 in 2018-19 out of a $1.8 million for a replacement Mareeba Ambulance Station - $4 million in 2018-19 of a $5 million for a new CT scanner at Mareeba Hospital SCHOOLS - $250,000 for external painting on Herberton State School - $75,000 refurbishment on Walkamin State School - $70,000 to replace playground roof structure at Butchers Creek State School - $919,000 of $2.5 million to undertake crocodile population surveying, provide assistance to local governments and promote public education, as part of croc strategy AGRICULTURE - $6.3 million of a $31.3 million to achieve Great Barrier Reef water quality targets - $714,000 for Mareeba irrigation and water supply refurbishment and enhancement - $5.6million towards combating Panama TR4 disease DISABILITY - $604,709 of a total $2.4million over 4 years to provide programs to increase the ability for individuals with disabilities to participate positively in the community - $612,970 to assist people under 65 and indigenous people under 50 with a disability - $4.9million to assist people with a disability and their families to access support and services PUBLIC SERVICES - $100,000 of a total of $6.3million to upgrade the Atherton Police Station WEED ERADICATION - $68,000 of a total of $250,000 to combat Navua Sedge.

SCREEN PRODUCTION $200,000 to develop a screen production strategic plan for Far North Queensland to map the potential for attracting screen production to the region

Wall of Hope to be revealed this week

Nearly five years after it was instigated, the long-awaited Wall of Hope will finally be unveiled this weekend.

Plans for the wall fell by the wayside after $4570 was raised through the project for Cancer Council Queensland.

Locals purchased bricks that would be inscribed with their loved ones names in honour of their battle with cancer.

This Saturday they can finally set eyes upon their investment when the wall will be officially opened to the public by Mareeba Shire Council mayor Tom Gilmore.

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Chris McMillan said all funds raised through the Wall of Hope assisted the work of Cancer Council.

“The Wall of Hope has been entirely built by volunteers - thank you to everyone in the community who has rallied together to donate their time and resources to

make it a success,” Ms McMillan said.

“The Wall of Hope will stand as a reminder of those in the local community affected by cancer.

“One in two people are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime – funds raised from the wall of will go towards our vital work in cancer research, prevention and support.

“With local initiatives like The Wall of Hope will enable us to be there for all Queenslanders affected by cancer every minute, every hour, every day.”

The Wall of Hope was a community-driven initiative by Mareeba residents Vilma and Graz Moriconi to raise funds for Cancer Council Queensland and has been constructed by Noel and Desley Fisher Capital Homes NQ. The unveiling will take place at Centenary Park, Saturday, June 23 from 9.30am.

Date: Saturday 22 September Where: Centenary Park Time: 9am-2pm Expressions of interest are open to market stall holders offering locally made arts and crafts.

More information: Visit: www.msc.qld.gov.au Email: events@msc.qld.gov.au Phone: (07) 4086 4722

Funded by: The Regional Arts Development Fund is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Mareeba Shire Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

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Ravenshoe master plan final step

The final stage of the Ravenshoe Town Centre Master Plan involves a workshop with councillors and the Ravenshoe community.

“This is the last step for the community to be involved in the development of the master plan prior to its adoption by Council,” said Mayor Joe Paronella.

“The document being presented will encompass all that has been seen and heard in the previous community sessions.

It is an aspirational document – a detailed descrip-

tion of the community’s collective vision for the future direction of the Ravenshoe Town Centre.

It will be central to attracting funding and investment, to growing the town, and to increasing the resident’s quality of life and future prospects,” said Mayor Paronella.

The workshop will be at the Ravenshoe Town Hall on Wednesday 27 June from 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

For more info contact 1300 362 242 or communityforum@trc.qld.gov.au.

Free book A resourceful book aimed at helping people out of a rut and prevent them from committing suicide is now being offered for free.

International keynote speaker and consultant on Practical Resilience Tofe Evans is offering his book Everyone Has a Plan until Sh!t Hits the Fan for free, that explores him dealing with his own struggles years ago that lead him down a dark past and saw him turning things around.

“If you practice enough

gratitude, you don’t know whose life you’ll save, it might even be your own,” he said.

“Recently, we lost Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain to suicide. Then there was Avicii last month. Not to mention all the amazing up-and-comers that take their lives that haven’t got the recognition. This is something that needs highpriority attention!”

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ABOVE: Paul Harris Fellow recipients Cr Lenore Wyatt, Bronwyn Dwyer and Margaret Schweiger with Matt Jacob.

LEFT: Rotarian of the Year Stephen Gear with Immediate Past President Matt Jacob.

RIGHT: Matt Jacob hands overs to new Mareeba Rotary President Margaret Schweiger.

Rotary welcomes new president IT was celebrations all round for Mareeba Rotary at their annual changeover, held at the Mareeba Bowls Club on Saturday night with a 1920’s inspired theme.

The local service club farewelled 2017-18 president Matt Jacob and welcomed in new 2018-19 president, Margaret Schweiger.

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Matt reflected on a another successful year and thanked all the hard working Rotarians and friends of Rotary for their tireless efforts.

New president Margaret welcomed in her directors for the year ahead which includes; presidential nominee Lenore Wyatt, Secretary Nina Grant, Treasurer

Charlie Martens, Administration Bronwyn Dwyer, Foundation Margaret Purcell, Community Services Kevin Davies and Public Relations Natasha Srhoj.

For their dedication, not only to Rotary but the local community, several awards were also handed out on the day. Rotarian of the year went to Stephen Gear, while

Lenore Wyatt, Bronwyn Dwyer and Margaret Schweiger all received a Paul Harris Fellow.

In her welcoming address, President Margaret thanked Matt for his work over the past year and said she was excited and privileged to the president of such a great club and organisation.

“The international presidential theme this year is Be the Inspiration and I hope to be a role model and inspire others to make a difference and be a change manager,” said Margaret.

Margaret is the first female Aboriginal president of Mareeba Rotary and Rotary District 9550.

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The Atherton Show hosted a ‘Junk Weavers Mini Workshop’ on Saturday, June 9 at Love-Lee Cooking, Atherton to promote their ‘Article Made from Waste Material’ in the Craft Section of the Atherton Show. A fantastic group of 23 participants joined in to learn how to make bracelets and coasters and went away with some fantastic new skills and a handful of garbage to keep working on their projects.

Michelle Nicolls and Dylan Ashford from Coles, Mareeba.

Help those locally living in poverty

Mareeba residents can help wage a war against hunger this winter by joining local efforts in raising funds to deliver meals to people in need.

With as many as one in eight Australians living below the poverty line, shoppers can show their support to people doing it tough by purchasing a $2 donation card at Coles for SecondBite — a national charity which redistributes surplus

fresh food to Australians in need. For every $2 donated at Coles in Mareeba, SecondBite can provide the equivalent of ten nutritious meals to disadvantaged Australians.

All funds raised from Coles’ Winter Appeal will help SecondBite to pay for its ongoing operating expenses such as fuel, transport and refrigeration so it can deliver the food donated by Coles.

Renowned chefs Cur-

tis Stone and Matt Preston recently united to call on Australians to support the Coles Winter Appeal for SecondBite.

Coles Fresh Adviser Curtis Stone said: “An alarming number of people in our community cannot afford nutritious food to have regular meals. By raising funds through the Winter Appeal, we hope we can help get more meals on the table for people facing

hardship.”

For every pack of Continental soup purchased at Coles supermarkets between 6 June and 3 July, Unilever has pledged to donate one cup of Continental soup to SecondBite until the total donations equal 1 million cups.

Across Australia, Coles has now donated the equivalent of 55 million meals to people in need since partnering with SecondBite.

The St Stephens Great Wheelbarrow Race Team presented a cheque for $2480 to the Mareeba Friends of the Hospital Foundation last week. Representatives from the Foundation, Cr Angela Toppin and Mrs Robyn Boundy were invited to assembly and accepted the cheque from the team.

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ABOVE: Visiting and local Lions and lionesses on Sunday.

Hundreds join in annual Metrogaine School participation award went to David Bin, Elena Pilat and Joshua Kievit from St Stephen’s.

ALL ages came together on Sunday for the annual Mareeba Lions Metrogaine. A morning of fun and fitness was enjoyed by all while raising money for the Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. Some rode bikes and some ran or walked as they navigation their way around town in what is becoming one of Mareeba’s most popular family fun events.

Winners best dressed – Grinners and bearers.

Runners up best dressed – Kickin Chickens.

ABOVE LEFT: Winners of the walkers/runners category – The Parkies.

RIGHT: Winners of the bike category – “Where’s Liam”.

Winners of the Casali’s Bikes – Aaron Enoch and Fiona Andersen.

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ROOSTERS 100 YEAR CELEBRATIONS

New book chronicles the club’s history

By Rebecca Wallis and Carl Portella

Book author Martin Grandelis and Roosters president Rod Cummings.

A book chronicling the Atherton Roosters’ journey from inception in 1918 was launched on Friday night as part of the centenary celebrations dinner.

Authored by Martin Grandelis, the 428 page history of the club gives supporters a piece by piece look at the highs and lows of one of the Tablelands’ biggest football teams.

“When you write something like this you always need interesting people and everybody’s got a story it’s like a big jigsaw,” said Mr Grandelis.

“Everyone’s got a big picture, a caption, a recollection, a story and then you piece it together.”

Mr Grandelis said the Roosters have got a “fantastic history”.

“From 1918 when they started, through the tumult of the depression and then the war and then the reformation of the league in

1946… And of course the 1950s were a turbulent period for rugby league on the Atherton Tablelands,” he said.

“The first thing is the great rivalry between Atherton and Mareeba, Atherton and Malanda and later the two Mareeba clubs. It was like war, mass invasions of fields, assaults on officials, walk offs, send offs, the whole lot, it’s all there.”

One thing that has remained constant over the past 100 years is the supporters.

“The club’s been down and out in the late 1950s, but it’s always had great supporters that have rallied around,” he said.

“When the chips are down they rally round and support. Then there’s a new determination that speaks to the community and they fight another day.

The book is available from the Roosters’ clubhouse and from Arabella Jewellers in the main street of Atherton.

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Rosa Lee Long, Kathy Spanos and Debbie Clarke at the book launch Friday night.

1961/1962 Roosters Coach Bobby Cook.

Dallas and Mel Johnson.

Dave Power 1971 premiership winning coach.

Peter Urt and Arthur Busato.

Lillian and Allan Conroy.

L-R: Bruce Hather (QRL), Scott Nosworthy (QRL) Rodney Cummings (president), Rob Moore (QRL), Scott Whybird and David Maiden (QRL).

Reminiscing about the old days – Bobby Cook, Alan Agnew and Ted DeBondi.

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KAP highlights the significance of ethanol

The MEMBERS choice winner of the Tablelands and Surrounds Photography Group this week IS Glenda Gordon.

The winning photo is of Glenda’s Grandaughter and Kisses in the “Human and Beast” photo challenge.

“It was taken on my Nikon D7200 at f 7.1 ISO 200 at 1/800 at my families Farm at Julatten, the photo says it all – what a great connection she has with kisses the calf.”

Keen photographers can join the Facebook group and enter their photos – Tablelands and Surrounding Photography Group.

The opposition Treasurer Chris Bowen has called for a paper from the KAP on ethanol and I am giving each of the key members in the ALP and Liberal parties an outlined brief on the significance of ethanol.

Motor vehicle emissions kill more people than motor vehicle accidents. On average $20,000 million goes to the Middle East to buy oil instead of Australia which has no indigenous supply of petrol. Storage has slipped from 23 days, three years ago (to quote Minister Frydenberg), and now to only 20 days.

Believe it or not, the Liberals are talking about more tax. Their military advice never told them about terrorists blowing up tanks and even whole oil fields.

On the ethanol experience, over the last 10 -15 years, a 22 per centmandate as in Brazil along with 30 per cent oil shale as in America would make Australia safe and deliver a 23 per cent price rise to the sugar industry and a 16 per cent price rise to grain, and a 3 per cent cost cutting to

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This is also two fold, not Hon Bob Katter MP only from a safety aspect Federal Member for for all road users but also Kennedy the preservation of out wild life.

Once again the cheer for A wonderful job the day to our local contracdone on highway tor G W Rasmussen and the council employees who As a young mother of also meticulously trimmed two and resident of Julat- around all culvert heads ten, I would like to express and guide posts, a job well my sincere thanks to all done.

Julie Rawdan who were involved in the Julatten wonderful job recently undertaken on the Mulligan Highway north of Mareeba. Questions raised I’m of course referring over council to the roadside slashing carried out by council contrac- Steven Nowakowski’s tors, in this case I believe letter to the local papers by long-time local contrac- raised several important tor G W Rasmussen and his questions. What responsimen, who I understand are bility do councillors have also all locals. to become fully informed It is pleasing to see that about planning issues? If locals can be employed to mistakes are made in the do this and keeps our rates decision making process, and rego money in the com- who is held to account? munity.

The latest Koah airstrip I’ve noticed every year approval illustrates this around May, the roadside is point. Why was a take off slashed as wide as possible, flight plan, acknowledged as I said I’m a young moth- by the pilot to be difficult er of two and to me safety to execute and only peris paramount when on the formed by him on a handful road. As I can now see ap- of occasions, kept in both proaching kangaroos, wild the planner’s report and the pigs and sometimes cattle acoustic expert’s report that now well out on the road were used by councillors verge I can drive to avoid to assess the impact on the community? them.

Pat English.

This take off circuit showed the pilot avoiding nearby properties. In reality he appears to fly a straight path that takes him very close to residential houses to the south and across the Clohesy river.

Also this flight path circuit submitted has been found by Keith Tonkin of Aviation Projects, an aviation expert, not to comply with CASA regulations. Mr Tonkin has advised residents that this flight plan circuit should not condition

any approval.

How does council aim to correct this mistake? An increase of this approval to a maximum of 3 flights a day is being voted on at the next council meeting on Wed 20 June. At the very least councillors should vote to defer this final decision and give both themselves, the State and CASA time to work out who can best remedy this mess.

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THANK YOU TO THE FESTIVAL SPONSORS: Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure, John Holme Optomitrist, Dimbulah Health and Beauty, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Coffee Works, Mareeba Glass & Aluminium, G.A. Sclippa Solicitor, Central Tyre Service, Mareeba Cleaning Services, O’Donnells Office Power, Duesdurys Accountants and Advisors, Moros Auto Repairs, Quicksilver Group, Paronella Park, Miller Teitzel Tax Agents and Accountants, A & N.Brazzale, Beef Joint Butchery, J and C Buljubasich, Blakey’s Brakes and Aircon Services, Mareeba Toyota & Mareeba Hanson Ford, Paul Jerome Panel and Paint, Mareeba Leagues Club, Reef Casino, Mary Kay Cosmetics - Kristy Cumming, G & G De Lai Fuel Distributors, Marama Jewellers, D & L De Lai, Claude Cater Mensland, CWA Dimbulah, Tjapukai, Mamu Tropical Skywalk, Cairns Hot-Air Balloon, Floral Magic, Golden Drop Winery, Bruno’s Batteries, Mareeba RSL, Mercedes Gonzalez Travel, ShepHAIR’D, Sunlover Cruises, Skybury, Mareeba Heritage Coffee Shop, Chano Trentins, FNQ Filters & Parts, 4AM, Domigo Coffee, Kelly’s Kitchen, Vicenzo’s Coffee Lounge, McMahon’s Electrical, Lowes Petrolleum Service, RTS Concreting, Amaroo Medical Clinic, Mareeba Sheds & Gas, Mete’s Hedge Trimmers, House of Flori, Tableland Driving School, Ida Portella Business & Travel Services, Your Bowen Therapist, Dino’s Antenna Service, DS Building, Big Pete’s Plumbing, M & H Yelavich, Dimbulah Onestop, Blenner’s Transport, Mareeba Discount Drugstore, So Swish, Love Them Flowers, Q.I.T. E., Kuranda Koala Gardens & Birdworld Kuranda, McDonalds, Kuranda Scenic Railway, Apels Solicitors.

THANK YOU TO ALL THE COMMUNITY CLUBS, SCHOOLS & BUSINESSESS: Dimbulah State School P & C, Soul Bake Bakers, Dimbulah Horse & Pony Club, Michael and Theresa Samanes, Trevisani Club, Thai Foodies, Dimbulah Gun Club, Sue Posma, The Ice Cream Van and The Mareeba Calabrese Club who fed the crowds with their delicious food and beverages.

A MAJOR THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS, SPORTING & MULTICULTURAL CLUBS, LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, BUSINESSESS, SCHOOLS & MEMBERS OF THE DIMBULAH AND MUTCHILBA COMMUNITITES WHO HELPED TO SET UP, SERVE, CLEAN UP & ASSISTED GENERALLY IN MAKING THE FESTIVAL RUN SMOOTHLY: Dimbulah Butchery, Dimbulah Foodworks, TGT Dimbulah, Junction Hotel, Dimbulah Health and Beauty , Dimbulah CWA, Dimbulah Community Centre, Dimbulah Swimming Club, Dimbulah Soccer Club, Rhee Tae Kwon Do Dimbulah - Phil Quayle and Gaye Taylor, Whipbear by Nadine Mitchell, Maria Meyer, Julie & Paul Delacorn - Falun Dafa Group and Joyce Clarke-Painting Display for their involvement, enthusiasm, and participation. Special thanks to Lamont Transport for the use of their trucks, trailer and mobile office, Brian Rowling for doing a fantastic job as the M.C. and Dimbulah QFRS for leading the street parade. Thank you the Mareeba Shire Council for their continued in kind support which provides crucial services and support to community club events and projects such as ours. To our local entertainers who gave up their time to come out and perform – We especially thank Dimbulah State School, St Anthony’s Parish School, Mareeba Air Cadets, St Stevens & St Thomas Combined Saints Band, Dimbulah State School Band, FNQ Axeman’s Association, Cairns & District Chinese Association, Zumba dancers, Pyrotechnique-Fire Dance Theatre, Reclaim Reality, Shannae Sclippa, The Tall Poppies.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR QUEEN ENTRANTS & THEIR SPONSORS, THE KING ENTRANTS & JUDGES.

Congratulations to the 2018 winners! Queen – Kelsey Schincariol, Princess – Meg Chynoweth, Charity Queen – Brooke Mahmut, Miss Personality – Katrina Todd, Charity King – Noah Goldsworthy.

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• Fully tiled and split system air-conditioned with integrated cassette air-conditioning in the living area • Separate closable media room/lounge • Quality fixtures and fittings throughout including LED lights, higher doors, superior tap fittings, tinted windows and security screens • Substantial gourmet kitchen with stone bench tops, centre work bench with breakfast bar, soft close drawers, plumbed-in fridge space, servery to the patio, Ilve appliances including a 900mm oven and gas cooktop plus a sizeable butlers pantry with sink

• Bedrooms with mirrored built-in robes • Master bedroom with stunning ensuite including a his and hers vanity plus full length mirrored built-in robe concealed behind a walk round wall • Bathrooms fully tiled to the ceiling with square set cornice • Exquisite main bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower • Laundry with builtin cabinetry, linen cupboard and ironing station • Rear patio with builtin bbq cabinetry and sink • Hallway cupboards • Extra length double garage to fit 4wd vehicles plus storage cup-

board and extra freezer space • Pathways all round the home • 12.6m x 5.6m powered colourbond shed with 50% insulation • 1037m2 allotment with side acces and colourbond side & front fencing plus pool fencing at rear to enable views of the bush backdrop and breezes • Automatic and wifi Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

enabled pop up irrigation This home offers a spectacular ambience and lifestyle and comes inclusive of all your wants and needs – Inspection is highly recommended.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

Amaroo Park Estate, MAREEBA $499,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

END OF FINANCIAL YEAR ‘LAND SALE’  Lot 132 Norman Street South (4056m²) WAS $145,000 NOW $133,000  Lot 133 Norman Street South (4000m²) WAS $145,000 NOW $130,000  Lot 148 Hoevet Court (5147m²) WAS $149,000 NOW $141,000

Settle before 30 June & get a further $5,000 OFF!* (T & C’s Apply) See your preferred agent or phone 0400 325 390 Email info@wylandraestate.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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PROPERTY

Well maintained concrete block home

FIVE bedrooms, includes generous sized master bedroom, four bedrooms have builtins, air conditioning, combined kitchen and dining plus spacious lounge room with feature timber walls, front patio and outdoor entertainment area.

Address: Price: Agent:

Contact:

Two bathrooms, two toilets, carport and two entrances to fenced 842m2 allotment.

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or 0427 153 868 and 0428 121 520.

Email mrea4880@qld. chariot.net.au MAREEBA $295,000 NEG Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 4092 1556

Great value family home This well presented brick veneer family home sits perfectly on 874m2 and has side access for a boat or caravan and room for a pool.

Featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large open plan living, air conditioning throughout and double lock up garage.

With an large patio, fully fenced yard and surrounded by quality homes this

on a 874m2 allotment.

property represents great value at $375,000 for its location and won't last long.

Other features include... an ensuite in master bedroom, solar hot water, tiled roof, security screens and all

Contact exclusive agent Salvatore Girgenti at Sibi Girgenti Real Estate on 07 4092 5566 to arrange your inspection today.

Address: MAREEBA Price: $375,000 Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Salvatore Girgenti

Sibi Girgenti Real Estate Contact: 0427 775 414

HOUSE & LAND FOR SALE

OPEN HOME THIS SATURDAY

First Home Owners Grant Opportunity!

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION- SAT 23rd JUNE

LOT 300 CATHERINE ATHERTON DRIVE 10am- 3pm Or by appointment anytime 0409 321 000

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

Stop dreaming, start living

EXCLUSIVE

Featuring elevated views of the surrounding mountains, blessed by constant north easterly breezes, Lot 300 Catherine Atherton Drive, at The Rise Country Estate offers the perfect position to enjoy the small acreage lifestyle on a 4379m2 lot.

Located only minutes from Mareeba this four bedroom, two bathroom brand new home may well be the semi- rural escape you have been dreaming of.

INDUSTRIAL SHEDS WITH COLDROOMS

EXCLUSIVE UNTAPPED POTENTIAL, IN TOWN

• Well positioned, close to Mareeba CBD • 3063m2 lot with security fencing at the rear • Approx. 870m2 shed space (15m x 5.8m) • Zoned light industry, 2x coldrooms, 3 phase power

• Highset timber home on 3,687m2 ($200 rent p/w) • Red brick duplex on 1,080m2, ($440 rent p/w) • Street front on 3 sides - maximum exposure & access • Close to all town amenities, suit development (STCA)

$775,000 NEG

$680,000 NEG

www.mpo.net.au | 4092 1355

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This property is also eligible for the First Home Owners building grant.

Construction has just been completed and this home features a spacious master bedroom with an ensuite and builtins in all bedrooms.

Add quality vinyl planking and carpet throughout creating a low maintenance easy care home.

The kitchen features an island bench, range hood, seamless flow

through dining and living, connecting to the alfresco area.

Finished in trendy colour palette that will compliment all tastes, and furnished with vertical blinds throughout.

Air-conditioned and ceiling fans, plus tinted glass provide excellent sources of climate control. Nothing to do but move on in.

Septic, timed watering system, partially turfed, plenty of room for a massive shed or a

pool.

The spacious 4397m2 offers many opportunities for some artistic landscaping.

Exclusively listed – please call Debbie Sweedman on 0409 321 000 to arrange an inspection.

Open for inspection this Saturday, June 23, from 10am to 3pm at Lot 300 Catherine Atherton Drive, Mareeba.

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PROPERTY

Amaroo welcomes new land owners You may have noticed that at Amaroo, we have some rather interesting street names. Did you know that Amaroo means “A beautiful place?”

Our latest land release is Dandaloo, meaning “pretty”, Moondani (meaning “To Embrace” and Allara meaning “Daylight”. Jannali was another one of our very special stages, meaning “Moon”.

Lots are selling quickly and out of 27 constructed, there are only nine remaining to purchase.

We are so excited to welcome our new land owners to the Amaroo family. The amazing homes that will be constructed in the next year or so is going to be something very special, to keep an eye on.

We are also celebrating the launch of our new

Designer home like no other Be the envy of your friends in your very own designer home. Well maintained and immaculately presented, this unique home has everything you want, and all in a private cul-desac on the Cairns side of Mareeba, just a few hundred meters from the Amaroo Medical Centre precinct.

From the moment you set eyes on it, you will feel the character and uniqueness of the home.

From the bold statement of the square entry arch, to the unique colour schemes in the bathrooms, and the funky layout of the en-suite, you know there won't be another home the same!

The spaciousness of the open plan living, dining and kitchen area is accentuated by the high raked ceilings. The large galley-style kitchen features stone bench tops, and direct access to the BBQ area on the

tiled patio on eastern side of home, which also has access to the dining area through double sliding glass doors.

The master bedroom is grand and boasts his and her built-in wardrobes in a “walk-through” type layout on your way to the designer en-suite which has his and her double showers as well as his and her basins at the vanity.

Of course all of the standard stuff is here as well like air-conditioning, built-in wardrobes and ceiling fans throughout, tiled floors for low maintenance, security screens, etc., etc.

It doesn’t stop there, outside the list goes on too. The 1,419m2 yard Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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boasts low maintenance gardens and irrigated lawns, as well as privacy fencing in three sides and a fully fenced rear yard. There is a 6m x6m (approx.)

Colorbond shed with power and water connected, and a 5kW Solar Power System on the roof with 6kW of Panels.

To really experience all the benefits this home has to offer, you really just need to book your own private inspection today.

Don’t wait for the open homes and have to compete with all of the other buyers, give the exclusive agent Remo Esposito a call on 0401 969 473 today.

MAREEBA $459,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473 or 4092 2232

website – Amarooestate. com.au.

In particular please have a look at our photo time line, its shows the beginning of Amaroo back in 2006. You won’t believe what Hastie Road used to look like.

If you’d like to keep up to date with our progress you’re welcome to join us on our Facebook page that’ll keep you up to date with “What’s new at Amaroo”.

All of our new stages are located close by Amaroo Medical and the future Village Market Place.

Amaroo really is the place to live.

If you would like to inspect – the Amaroo sales centre is open 10am to 3pm, every Tuesday to Saturday.

Phone 0409 321 000 or visit www.amarooestate.com.au

OPEN HOME

THIS SATURDAY 11AM - 12 NOON 18 Sahile Avenue, Mareeba • WELL MAINTAINED 3 BED, 2 BATH BRICK/BLOCK HOME • ESTABLISHED 4342M2 BLOCK, CLOSE TO ST STEPHENS • HUGE DOUBLE GARAGE, WRAP AROUND VERANDAHS

PRICE: $439,000 SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES FO

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5 Starcke Street, MAREEBA

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY!

CLOSE PROXIMITY TO CBD AND SCHOOL • 3 BEDROOM TIMBER / CLADDED HOME + SLEEPOUT • MODERN KITCHEN • 1 BATHROOM & TOILET • LARGE 3 BAY SHED & SMALLER STORAGE SHED • 2 VEHICLE CARPORT

• Solidly built concrete block • Three bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Main bedroom with ensuite • Open plan living

$199,000

• Polished timber floors • Generous back patio area • Securely fenced 802m2 block • Situated on the banks of Granite Creek

$280 PER WEEK

OPEN HOME SATURDAY 9.00 - 9:45am

4092 1556

Contact Robert Owens of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today for more information on (07) 4092 5566 or 0497 700 139

(SEE RH010 ON WEBSITE)

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

www.mareeba4880realestate.com.au

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PROPERTY Welcome home

FOR

RENT

TWO bedroom home plus office right in town.

Featured vinyl and carpet throughout, separate lounge and dining room, medium size patio, fully fenced yard and outside pets on application.

For rent at $270.00 per week.

For more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact me on (07) 4092 2111.

Address: Price: Agent:

MAREEBA For Rent $270 P/W Mareeba Property Management 4092 2111

Contact:

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FREE PROPERY REPORT GET YOURS TODAY! CALL US 4092 2232

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BL O OC NLY KS 6 LE FT !

Rural country living Country Road Estate Elevated views, space and privacy EMERALD END ROAD - MAREEBA

ACREAGE LOTS FROM 4100m2 to 5774m2 Our estate has underground power, Telstra cables are ready for NBN connections, town water, selected trees, cool breezes, nice views and dams. Why buy anywhere else?

Best value around! $135,000 - $212,000

www.countryroadestatemareeba.com.au Call Jill Spackman 4092 4440 or Mobile 0402 070 373 PAGE 20 The Express, Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Space, privacy and the easy pace of rural country living can be assured at this address.

Elevated with views and set on 2 hectares at the end of a cul-de-sac, this property provides the perfect escape from town and work.

The original owner is looking to downsize, so is keen for new owners to experience the charms of country living offered here.

Features of this property include: • Elevated 2 hectares

with scenic mountain views • Four bedroom, two bathroom m/block home • Front and rear verandahs to capture the breezes • Numerous rainwater storage tanks (in-ground and above ground) • 2 bay A-frame steel shed plus double leanto suitable for storage, workshop space and vehicle accommodation • Fully equipped bore (1L per second) • Manicured lawns and well maintained gar-

dens • A mixed fruit orchard set up with irrigation • Cairns side of Mareeba This property presents an outstanding lifestyle opportunity and is the perfect place for a growing family to enjoy carefree living.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Invest in your future paradise now.

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

MAREEBA REDUCED to $549,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

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Jurassic adventure returns

The new action adventure sci-fi JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM starts showing at the Rising Sun Cinema this week – at the same time as the rest of the world.

There will be plenty of action and excitement.

The family action animation adventure INCREDIBLES 2 shows for another great week, while the action crime comedy OCEANS 8 shows for the last time this Wednesday.

JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM – Four years after the Jurassic World theme park was closed down, Owen and Claire return to Isla Nublar to save the dinosaurs when they learn that a once dormant volcano on the island is active and is threatening to extinguish all life there.

Along the way, Owen sets out to find Blue, his lead raptor, and discovers a conspiracy that could disrupt the natural order of the entire planet. Life has found a way, again.

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MEMBERS $15 - NON-MEMBERS $18 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND BOOK YOUR TABLE EARLY - P: 4092 1396

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INDEX

business A Air Conditioning & Refrigeration B Blinds C

DIRECTORY

Childcare Curtains, Blinds & Fabrics E Earthmoving Electrical

Embroidery Entertainment F Floor Coverings Fuel G

AIR CONDITIONING

Graphic Design I Irrigation I.T M Mowing Services

CHILDCARE

P Pest Management Plumbing Pool Maintenance

S Sandblasting/ Painting Security T Transport

EARTHMOVING

Tree Lopping Truck/ Crane hire V Venue Hire

ELECTRICAL

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Daniel Battistin

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

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

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

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

www.donhall.com.au

3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets

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

Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

BLINDS

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street, Mareeba

Mareeba, Dimbulah, Kuranda, Walkamin, Tolga, Atherton, Kairi, Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Yungaburra, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Koah, Speewah, Mutchilba, Almaden, Chillagoe, Biboohra, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mt Carbine, Cooktown, Lakeland, Laura, Normonton, Mt Surprise, Mt Garnet, Croydon, Forsayth, Einsleigh, Karumba, Georgetown, Cairns, Mossman, Port Douglas and many more in between!

Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

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

ENTERTAINMENT • BISTRO • BAR • TAB • KENO • POKIES • FUNCTIONS Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner

For $31 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

phOne 4092 2922

your local business guide

FLOOR COVERINGS ELECTRICAL

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

Supply & Fit

TO IN Blinds and Curtains

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

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

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

Desiree Siemon

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

Trust the BLIND specialists!

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

Custom Made

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

CURTAINS,BLINDS & FABRIC

The Express Newspaper delivers to:

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

The ExprEss NEwspapEr delivers to:

Mareeba, Dimbulah, Kuranda, Walkamin, Tolga, Atherton, Kairi, Malanda, Yungaburra, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Koah, Speewah, Mutchilba, Almaden, Chillagoe, Biboohra, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mt Carbine, Cooktown, Lakeland, Laura, Normonton, Mt Surprise, Mt Garnet, Croydon, Forsayth, Einsleigh, Karumba, Georgetown, Cairns, Mossman, Port Douglas and many more in between!

For more info phone 4092 3464

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

your local business guide For $31 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

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

EARTHMOVING

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

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

PAGE 22 The Express, Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

FLOORS

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.

Do it right the first time!

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL

your local business guide For $31 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

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 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

business GRAPHIC DESIGN

AP

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

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

DIRECTORY PEST MANAGEMENT

SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIRS IN-STORE AND ON-SITE

• Laptops, Tablets, and Towers • Custom Systems • Phone and Tablet Repairs and Accessories • Networking Solutions

QBCC No. 889232

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126

PLUMBING

The Express Directory has an affordable option to suit every business.

Call Natasha today on Call 4092 3464

POOL MAINTENANCE

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

 Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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

4035 2034

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

your local business guide Locally Owned and Operated

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

ALL TYPES OF FREIGHT DELIVERY LARGE AND SMALL: 4 TIMES DAILY! CAIRNS, MAREEBA, TABLELANDS AND SURROUNDS

FARM DELIVERIES WELCOMED!

For all security needs call...

TELEPHONE: 4092 7680

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

TREE LOPPING

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063 TRUCK/ CRANE HIRE

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

Shop 3, 203-215 Byrnes Street Mareeba

MOWING SERVICES

The ExprEss NEwspapEr delivers to:

Mareeba, Dimbulah, Kuranda, Walkamin, Tolga, Atherton, Kairi, Malanda, Yungaburra, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Koah, Speewah, Mutchilba, Almaden, Chillagoe, Biboohra, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mt Carbine, Cooktown, Lakeland, Laura, Normonton, Mt Surprise, Mt Garnet, Croydon, Forsayth, Einsleigh, Karumba, Georgetown, Cairns, Mossman, Port Douglas and many more in between!

Truck and Crane Hire 8 Metre Body and a 3 Tonne Crane with a 13 Metre Boom, 8 Tonne Pay Load.

WN E D LOCALLY O ATED R E P AN D O

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

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

QBCC No. 889232

124 Mason Street, Mareeba  (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126

VENUE HIRE

your local business guide

For more info phone 4092 3464

For $31 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

your local business guide

Advertising has never been more affordable! www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

PHONE: 4045 1767

SECURITY

PH: (07) 4092 7038 www.burratronics.com.au BURRATRONICS

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers

now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba

I.T

BURRATRONICS

Sandblasting & Painting AINT QUALIT Y PION T C E T PRO ED GUARANTE

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

TRANSPORT

Farm Machinery, Ute Trays, Trailers, Structural Steel, Rims and more.

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

IRRIGATION

SANDBLASTING/ PAINTING

we have the perfect venue!

TRANSPORT

MRT

Having a Party or Function?

MAREEBA TURF CLUB

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

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 (07) 4092 1167

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $31 PER WEEK!!

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

DIRECTORY

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

email us: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Church Notice

Position Vacant

fax us: 4092 6346

Position Vacant

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

Is someone you know getting married? Wish them all the best in The Express. 4092 3464.

In Memoriam In loving memory of

Aquilino Luigi Timpone

Born Fagnano Castello, Italy, 29th February, 1936 Died Mareeba, 18th June 2013 Loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Deeply loved and remembered

by Irene, Rosanna, Brendan, Jessica, close family members and friends.

Remembrance is the most precious tribute to a lifetime of love.

Wind Turbine Trades Assistant (Multiple Roles) Atherton Tablelands, QLD Professional Wind Services provides a range of services to the Wind Industry.

We are looking to add multiple Wind Turbine Trades Assistants to our team to assist with upcoming scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of Wind Turbine Generators.

Applicants must be comfortable working at heights. Applicants must also be available to attend a week of high risk training, week commencing 13th August 2018.

Local applicants are encouraged to apply.

Applications close Friday 29th June 2018.

For further information and applications, please contact: Kym Dodd - 0429 369 994 kym@professionalwindservices.com.au

AMAROO MEDICAL

Concettina Papa 12/3/41 ~ 24/6/13

Cara Mamma

Five years have gone by, you will always be with us.

The memories we shared will forever be part of our lives.

Love your children and their families.

Position Vacant

Requires the following staff:

PRACtICE NuRsE

Casual Registered Nurse for 2-3 days/week and holiday relief.

Duties include clinical support, chronic disease management, wound dressing & immunisation.

RECEPtIONIst

Casual Receptionist for 2-3 days/week and holiday relief.

Duties include answering phones, greeting patients, data entry, processing transactions & maintaining confidentiality.

All applicants must be competent in computer use and previous experience in a medical practice is desirable.

For an application package: Phone 4092 5900 or email: admin@amaroomedical.com.au

Wind Turbine Turbine Wind Technician- Electrical Electrical TechnicianVestas is currently looking for local talent in Mareeba/ Atherton, and outlying arias, work on the Mt. Emerald Wind Vestas is currently looking forto local talent in Mareeba/ Farm, Walkamin.

Queensland.

Atherton, and outlying arias, to work on the Mt. Emerald Wind Farm, Walkamin. Queensland.

Reporting to the Site Supervisor, The Service Technician will play a pivotal role maintaining, testing, and repairing Reporting tointhe Site Supervisor, Thefault-finding Service Technician will play a mechanical electrical equipment and monitoring daily pivotal role inand maintaining, testing, fault-finding and repairing performance toelectrical ensure continued high availability to daily customers. mechanical and equipment and monitoring performance to ensure continued high availability to customers.

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions.

Weenergy design,industry’s manufacture, and wind energy Vestas is the globalinstall, partner onservice sustainable turbines across the globe, and withinstall, 92 GWand of wind turbines solutions.

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Qualifications • A grade electrical or equivalent electrical trade qualification Qualifications Australianordriver’s license ••ACurrent grade electrical equivalent electrical trade qualification Ability to work at heights ••Current Australian driver’s license • Ability to work at heights Apply To learn more about the role and apply online follow this link: Apply http://bit.ly/2JHAzsp To learn more about the role and apply online follow this link: http://bit.ly/2JHAzsp Please note that to protect your data and privacy only applications received online be considered.

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SENIOR FOOD SUPERVISOR (2IC) Permanent hours – 38 hours/week.

Award rates apply plus super.

KITCHEN HAND & FRONT COUNTER SERVICE Casual hours – min. 25 hours/week.

Award rates apply plus super.

Energetic persons with excellent team ideals and great cooking skills are encouraged to apply to work in our busy cafe. If this is you and you are looking for more than �lipping burgers then this could be the job for you.

These positions are key positions in the functions of the business. Applicants will be required to commit to long term employment. To suit our energetic team the following criteria need to be met.

Essential criteria for both positions: • Honest and trustworthy • Outgoing personality with great customer service skills • Demonstrated ability to actively contribute to a positive and productive team dynamic.

• Have a demonstrated ability to communicate with staff and the public • Have excellent time management skills • Strong work ethics Key criteria: • Basic computer skills • Previous experience in the food industry would be an advantage but not necessary • Experience with or the proven ability to quickly learn cash handling and use industry Point of Sale System Essential Criteria for Senior Food Supervisor (2IC): • Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and actively contribute to a positive and productive team dynamic • Demonstrated ability to cook on a large scale • An ability to manage stores and inventory • Current C class drivers licence For further information phone 0411 291 850.

Forward resume with references to: The Business Manager - 403429me@tpg.com.au Applications close Friday 22nd June, 2018.

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Located in Mareeba, one hour’s drive from Cairns, Granite Engineering and Manufacturing Co. Pty Ltdmanufactures utility vehicle trays and a range of products in stainless steel, aluminium and structural steel.

Due to increased operations, we are currently seeking applications for Full Time Sheet Metal and Boilermakers.

The successful applicants will have: • A recognised trade qualification and previous experience in Boilermaking • Prior experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment • High level experience with TIG and MIG welding • Prior experience with press and guillotine work, and stainless steel and aluminium fabrication The successful applicants will be able to produce work of a high standard in detail and accuracy, and able to follow instructions and work unsupervised and in a team environment. They will possess energy and enthusiasm toward quality workmanship and health and safety, along with strong time management skills.

A current C Class Drivers Licence and High Risk Forklift Licence are required for this role. Prior experience with utility tray manufacturing would advantageous.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and your resume (in Word or PDF format only) via email to: melissa.fletcher@granite-engineering.com.au

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MC/HC TRUCK DRIVERS

QUBE LOGISTICS currently have seasonal casual driving positions available for the sugar season commencing late May through to November/December of this year. Positions are available in Mossman (QLD), Cairns, Innisfail, Townsville and Mareeba (HC).

Applicants must possess Road Ranger experience.

For further information please direct your enquiry accordingly: Innisfail – MC Licence; Darren Fuller 0431 000 621 Cairns - MC Licence; Mitchell Fuller 0412 170 644 Mossman - MC Licence; Steven Marras 0419 645 794 Mareeba - HC Licence; Ty Bensilum 0438 183 345 Townsville MC– Townsville@qube.com.au

TMC are seeking a motivated and competent machine operator. The ideal applicant would have: • Experience operating excavators 5t-25t • Other machinery/truck experience advantageous • Be well presented, able to listen and follow directions • Own reliable transport Position based in Mareeba. Above award wages apply.

Send your application to: admin@tmcnq.com.au ~ Dale 0438 170 388

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What’s Coming Up? WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS > Q.C.W.A Mareeba Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. > Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. 4th Wednesday of the month 9am. 15 Wilson St, Mareeba. > Mareeba Lioness Club Monthly Seniors Bingo and free morning tea is held 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Mareeba CWA Hall starting at 9am. > Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft, cards and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes St, Mareeba. > PCYC Seniors Social Club meets for morning tea, outings, trivia and games every Tuesday from 9.30am at the PCYC Hall, 136 Walsh St Mareeba. > Uniting Church Markets every Friday (hall nearTarget) 8.30am to 12noon. > St George’s Church Indoor Bowls Tuesday’s at 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance St, Mareeba. > Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen every Tuesday, 6pm-8pm entry via back gate. > Al-Anon Family Groups - Atherton and Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666. > Mareeba & District Orchid & Pot Plant Society - Monthly meeting held on second Saturday of each month, (except December), at Mareeba CWA Hall, Dempster Street, Mareeba. Meetings start at 2 p.m. All welcome.

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B-grade winners: Renzi Cater, Bernie Givney, Roy Messina and Narelle Duncan.

The 2018 Bendigo Bank Mareeba Open tennis comp was held on June 9-10 and included the club’s presentations.

Pictured above are A-GRADE WINNERS: Kane Jenner, Charlie Martens and Paul MacCallun.

C-GRADE WINNERS: Freda Adil, Hannah Simpson, Jered Price and Gayel Benson.

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13-year-old footy sensations Cian Hastie and Kyan Sheppard.

Junior footy players selected after champs

Great Northern Bull Ride, Mareeba

The Great Northern Bullriding Series got off to a great start for Mareeba cowboy Wyatt Milgate (pictured) on Saturday night after he won the Junior bullride by 77 points.

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TWO Mareeba Junior Rugby League players who travelled to the NQ Championships in Townsville recently have been selected for the QRL northern division juniors Under-13 development camp in early July.

Kyan Sheppard and

Cain Hastie, both 13 and students at Mareeba State High School said they were proud to have been chosen to take part in the development camp.

“I felt very proud and thankful that I got chosen and really keen to go down there,” said Cain who has

played with the Mareeba Gladiators since Under-6s and would one day like to play for the Cowboys.

“I was surprised, excited and proud of what’s going to come of me and how I play,” said Kyan who is a huge Melbourne Storm supporter.

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Locals take on Ironman Some of the best local and international triathletes in the world took on the gruelling Ironman 70.3 in Cairns on Sunday June 10.

Three locals who challenged themselves in this year’s Ironman were Jose Lopez, Kevin Davies and

Matt Jacob.

The training and dedication for firefighter Jose and Mareeba Shire Councillor Kevin paid off, with both completing their first full Ironman.

Both Jose and Kevin finished in just over 13 hours

Kevin (13:23:06) and Jose (13:23:01).

While chiropractor Matt Jacob, who completed the half Ironman in just over 5 hours (5:07:08).

Many other locals also took part in the annual event, either in full, half or

team events. The Ironman is held in June in Cairns each year and it was also recently announced that the Ironman will remain in Cairns for at least another three years.

PICTURED: Triathletes Matt Jacob, Jose Lopez and Kevin Davies.

Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association Master Ladies Team 1 came 2nd at the HQ State Championships in Townsville.

Fun and games for ladies hockey players Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association Masters Ladies competed in the HQ State Championships in Townsville May 8-10 along with 43 other teams from around the State.

Team 1 captained by Carrie De Bruey’s seasoned participants in the competition came an impressive 2nd in Division 4.

Team 2 captained by Fiona Massaso on their ‘maiden voyage’ brought home the wooden spoon but the predominantly novice team competed well and gained valuable experience, with most players hoping to be part of the team next year for the Mas-

ters games in Mackay.

Atherton has a strong four team women’s Veteran competition, it is open to all ladies over 35 years.

It is a social competition with an emphasis on having fun. New players are always welcome, both experienced and those new to the game.

Veteran Player Anne Roberts joined the Plastered Vets hockey team four years ago and says despite never playing before all the players made her feel very welcome.

Last year Anne travelled to the World Masters in New Zealand and recently joined Atherton Team 2

at the Townsville Masters games.

“Hockey is a great game and the Veteran ladies are a really friendly social group, I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a sport to play,” she said.

The ladies teams play on Saturday afternoons 4pm at Loder Park and training is on Tuesdays at 5:30pm for those wishing to attend.

All are welcome to come along and have a look or contact Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association on Facebook.

Atherton Hockey are fortunate to have Mark Knowles as the Patron.

Recently retired from the

Australian Men’s Hockey team the Kookaburras and straight from winning Gold at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast where Mark was given the honour of being the Australian flag bearer, Mark will be visiting Atherton Hockey at Loder Park on June 24 from 9am and will hold a series of coaching clinics.

Registration is necessary to participate but all interested are welcome to attend and meet Mark and have a look at our great facility.

See Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association Facebook Page for more details.

AWAY GAMES MAREEBA

MARLIN COAST

BULLS RANGERS VS

 SUNDAY 24TH JUNE

PENNELL FIELD, TRINITY BEACH Premiers 5pm Reserves 3pm

 FRIDAY NIGHT 22ND JUNE

Youth: 6.30 @ Atherton International Club 2nd Division: 7pm @ Dimbulah Football Club 1st Division: 8.30 @ Walker Road, Edmonton PAGE 26 The Express, Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Come & Run with the Bulls!

12-year-old Kieran Turner was part of the Peninsula team that tied for gold two weeks ago at State titles.

Peninsula win for rising basketball star 12-year-old Kieran Turner is making a name for himself on the basketball court after being picked for the Peninsula school team that went on to tie for gold recently.

The Year 7 Mareeba State High School student plays for both Mareeba and Cairns in the junior division.

“He was five when he started playing and always

loved it,” said mum Lisa.

“It would be a dream come true if he could play professional basketball.”

Kieran was the only local player selected for the Peninsula shortlist before being selected for the team.

This year the comp was held in Cairns over four days and his team only lost one game throughout the tournament to tie for gold.

“It was pretty exciting,”

said Lisa. “Two boys from that team got selected for the State and will go and play in Darwin.”

Luckily Kieran has dedicated parents that drive him long distances weekly for games and training.

Lisa also said that if it wasn’t for Mareeba Basketball and their dedication and support, Kieran would never have started playing the game he loves.

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Roosters beat rivals 66-6 on home ground

The Atherton Roosters wrapped up their 100 years weekend celebrations with a 66-6 thumping of the Mareeba Gladiators at the Mungalli Creek Dairy Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

It was the perfect ending to the big party and would have to be the Roosters biggest win over Mareeba in local derby history.

Playing in the old style

jersey that took many past teams to glory, the Roosters wasted no time in delivering the fourteen tries to one victory.

Early tries to Willem Foster and Jesse Carleton started the afternoon and a Nigel Woodleigh length of the field special helped the Roosters to a 26-0 lead at half time.

Another 40 points from

the Roosters in the second session kept the party celebrations going much to the delight of the big crowd of fans in attendance.

Centre Nigel Woodleigh and lock forward Ned Blackman both crossed for trebles while half’s Caleb Foster and Jermaine Pedro crossed for doubles.

Following the match, the centenary jerseys were

auction and it was captain Tyson Burchell’s number 12 fetching the highest bid at $1450.

Earlier in the day, the Roosters under 19 side won 50-10 over Mareeba with Connor Griffin and Darcy Taylor both scoring doubles. Mareeba won the reserve grade match 18-10.

The Roosters stay on top of the Cairns District Rugby

League first grade points table on 16 points followed

by Brothers 15, Kangaroos 12, Mossman 10, Tully 10, Innisfail 10, Ivanhoes 10, Suburbs 8, Yarrabah 7, Mareeba 2, Edmonton 0.

This Saturday, June 23, the Atherton Roosters play at Tully in three grades from 3pm.

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Bulls on.

Goals to Robert Pendenza and Justin Sabbadin brought the Bulls back to the lead at 3-2, but just as the homeside looked to have done enough, deep into extra time the Stratford side drew level just as the ref blew the fulltime whistle and finish the game square at 3-3.

The club’s reserves have continued to run riot in the reserve grade competition, coming away with a comprehensive 4-0 win over the Dolphins with Damian Wildman scoring two and Rhys Pozzebon one.

Youngster Bryson Wells scored the goal of the game, cutting in from the left wing and sending a 20 yard screamer into the corner of the net. The win for the Bulls reserves now puts them clear second in the league. The premier ladies jeckle and hyde season con-

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Strong game as Bulls draw 3-3 The Mareeba Bulls showed their home supporters the young side may be coming into their own, pushing the more fancied Stratford Dolphins all the way.

The Mareeba team were 30 seconds away from victory, until the away side snatched a 3-3 draw with the last kick of the game.

The Bulls showed signs the week before against the Southside Comets their best football was not far away, and came out against the Dolphins pushing the ball around the Borzi Park surface. They took the lead midway through the first half with Steven Cater finishing well to give the homeside a 1-0 which they took into the break.

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Aly Slyney scores for Mareeba Ladies on Saturday.

tinued, after demolishing the Comets 3-0 last week, looked the goods again against the Dolphins and shot out to a 2-0 lead with Aly Slyney and Jeannae kalinau scoring for the Bulls.

But a poor second half

could not see the Bulls continue their good form and allowed the Dolphins back in the game to come away with a last minute equalizer and finish the game 2-2.

The Bulls youth went down 5-4 in a thriller, while

on Friday night the club’s 1st division won 3-0 and the club’s 2nd division boys came away with a 90th minute equaliser to grab a 1-1 draw.

The Bulls play away this Sunday at Marlin Coast.

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