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CONFIDENT, capable and just plain cool, Glenda Johnston, Lenore Wyatt and Jodie Turner (pictured) know what it takes to be successful at work and life.

The trio will be celebrating International Women’s Day at a special function this afternoon, helping to highlight the invaluable contribution local women have made to the region.

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MAREEBA and Tablelands irrigators are hoping for a solid wet season as Tinaroo Dam slowly comes back from the brink.

The dam hit its lowest level in more than 12 years when it dipped below 38 per cent capacity last November, but has been slowly rebounding with the help of some much-needed rain.

The capacity of the dam is currently about 47 per cent. In a further boost for irrigators, the medium priority water allocation was increased from 81 per cent to 100 per cent on February 1.

Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association president Joe Moro welcomed the move by dam operator SunWater.

“It means irrigators in this water year are not going to face any shortfalls from their allocation, which means that most farmers can maintain their current business operations without having to cut back,” he said.

“But the concern is what happens after the wet season and how much rain finally does end up

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Our Mary a true centenarian HARDSHIP might as well be Mary Stirrup’s middle name.

The former Mareeba mother, grandmother and great-grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday last week, following it up with a family party at Mt Kooyong Nursing Home last Saturday.

About 36 family members attended, with Mrs Stirrup’s son John proud of his mother’s milestone.

“Mum’s a very quiet, private sort of a person…She’s a good mother,” he said.

“She’s got a strong heart. Even now she hardly takes any of her medicine.”

The daughter of a Cobb & Co driver, Mrs Stirrup eventually met her husband Herb in Mareeba before the couple found themselves raising a family on a tobacco farm and later, a dairy farm in Malanda.

“It was constant work on the farm. You had to milk the cows twice a day, seven days a week…rain hail or shine,” John

said.

“There were five of us in the family.

We didn’t have all the modern conveniences we have today.

“House work those days was nearly a full time job when you had five children to look after as well.”

The couple then retired to Mareeba in the 1960s, with Mr Stirrup senior passing away about 15 years ago.

Part of what’s dubbed “The Greatest Generation”, Mrs Stirrup has lived through the Great Depression, World War II and the subsequent prosperity boom of the 1950s – all the while raising a growing family.

“She’s always coped with life. They were a different generation, not the sort of pampered generations we have today,” John said of his mother.

“You just had to get up and get on with it.”

GOOD INNINGS: Former Mareeba woman Mary Stirrup (pictured) celebrated her 100th birthday with her family on Saturday. PICTURE: BIANCA ROCCELLA

Prayers of hope for Philippines MANAGING EDITOR Carl Portella

ADVERTISING MANAGER Natasha Srhoj

JOURNALIST Michael Serenc

A CHRISTIAN service to highlight the struggles of women in the Philippines has been well received

by Mareeba parishioners.

More than 60 people from several denominations packed Saint Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church last Friday morning for the annual World Day of Prayer.

This year’s theme, “Am I being unfair to you?”, focused on the plight of women in the Philippines, who face poverty, domestic violence and human trafficking.

As members of the Catholic, Anglican and Uniting Church took part in the service, Mareeba Filipino community member Marlene Cotterill gave a powerful speech about her home country.

“We have a lot of hardships and struggles in the Philippines but our faith is what keeps us going,” she told The Express.

“Education is most valuable to us because we know it transforms lives when you’ve got issues like poverty and exploitation.”

Mrs Cotterill also emphasised the importance of family in her

speech, which is the backbone of Filipino society.

Members of the Cairns and Mareeba Filipino community performed cultural dances at the church entrance and morning tea at the Saint Thomas’ school hall afterwards.

Saint Thomas priest Father John Sullivan was thrilled with the turnout on the day.

“It’s good to get together, pray together and do things together,” he said.

Fr Sullivan said he had seen the first hand the hardships endured

by Filipino workers while serving as a priest in South Korea for 26 years.

“They have to do the jobs the Koreans don’t want to do, which were called the three Ds – dirty, dull and dangerous,” he said.

“Some of them would lose a limb or maybe their life.”

2017 marks the 91st year the World Day of Prayer has been held, with over three million people in more than 170 countries taking part each year.

MULTICULTURAL: Members of the Cairns and Mareeba Filipino community performed cultural dances at Mareeba’s World Day of Prayer service last Friday.

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Health reps look at options HEALTH care representatives are yet to decide on what the future patient care model will look like for Mareeba once the town’s hospital loses $2.1 million in Federal funding.

Northern Queensland Primary Health Network CEO Robin Moore met with local GPs and Mareeba Hospital’s medical superintendent on February 22 to discuss options for how future outpatient services would be delivered in the town.

It comes as the hospital is set to lose its Council of Australian Governments (COAG) 19(2) funding exemption in October, along with $2.1 million that goes with it.

The funding relates to Section 19(2) of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which provides an

exemption for certain hospitals to claim against the Medicare Benefits Schedule for non-admitted, non-referred professional services provided in emergency departments, such as outpatient (GP) services.

But Mareeba, which has had that exemption since about 2006, is now no longer eligible because of the increase in its population.

Ms Moore is due to meet with Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre and Mareeba Shire Council representatives this Friday to “further progress options to ensure a suitable outcome for the Mareeba community”.

“I can assure Mareeba residents that future arrangements will be focused on increasing primary care services, based on community en-

gagement and partnerships with local GPs and Aboriginal Medical Services,” she said.

Ms Moore said the February 22 meeting was “very constructive” and she would be presenting the best scenarios back to the GPs which participated “following further discussion with stakeholders”.

Federal Assistant Health Minister Dr David Gillespie previously told The Express if there were “unintended consequences” following the hospital’s funding cut, the decision to lift the COAG exemption could be reviewed.

Mareeba Hospital employs 14 staff on COAG contracts, with eight of those permanent full-time.

However, the remaining six temporary ad-

ministration staff may be assigned new roles once the COAG funding is cut in October.

Cairns and Hinterland Hospital Health Service (CHHHS) Administrator Terry Mehan has previously said the community of Mareeba “would be no worse off” under any changes to the health service model once the COAG funding goes.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government’s Health Insurance Amendment (National Rural Health Commissioner) Bill 2017, which was due to be debated last week, has been delayed until the next parliamentary sitting later this month.

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VITAL: Tinaroo Dam is slowly refilling.

FROM Page 1 The allocation is then reviewed on a monthly basis and, if feasible, can be increased on top of the base level of allocation set until it reaches 100 per cent.

The allocation was only at 70 per cent for irrigators when the current water year started on July 1 last year, before it gradually increased over the next six months.

SunWater Mareeba service manager Charlie Martens said he was happy with the inflow of water but “would like some more”.

“We’re hoping for more rain and we’re monitoring it closely,” he said.

“The fuller the better. For our customers, the higher the dam level, the higher the announced allocation will be in the next water year.”

To make your own water allocation prediction, head to www.sunwater.com.au/schemes/mareeba-dimbulah/ scheme-information/announced-allocations and click on “Start of Water Year Announced Allocation Prediction Graph”.

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Meals volunteers bid farewell HELPING HANDS: Retired Meals on Wheels volunteers Jenny Henning and Carol Crapp with vice-president Margaret McCann (centre). The organisation is in need of younger volunteers.

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AFTER a combined 67 years of serving the local community, Jenny Henning and Carol Crapp are calling it a day.

The Mareeba Meals on Wheels delivery drivers have hung up their car keys and are hoping a new generation of volunteers will fill the void.

“It’s not a hard job but you are doing a wonderful service for people who can’t care for themselves,” Mrs Henning said.

“Now we’re really looking for the younger ones to step up.”

Mrs Crapp, who has served clients at Meals on Wheels for more than 30 years alongside Mrs Henning, said she had loved the camaraderie amongst all volunteers.

“You get more back than you give which is

quite true,” she said.

“You joke and you laugh. It’s the social aspect of it.

“I can come along and be a bit cranky to start with and then come home in a happy mood.”

Mrs Henning said Meals on Wheels provided a vital service to the elderly or those in need through simply checking up on them.

“I went to one lady’s house who I’d known for a long time, and when I saw her, I thought “She’s not well”. So when I came back, I rang her son up and asked him to check on his mother,” she said.

“They’re the sort of things we can help with. In the end, that lady went to a home because that incident was almost a turning point

for her.”

The community organisation has about 40 volunteers but is in need of more drivers, food delivery people and kitchen helpers to lend a hand.

“If we don’t get new blood in, Meals on Wheels will cease to exist,” Mrs Henning said.

“It’s a very rewarding thing to do for the community.”

Mareeba Meals on Wheels vice-president Margaret McCann said the organisation would love to see more local businesses get on board, with Bendigo Bank’s Mareeba branch sending a staff member to help out once a month.

To volunteer at Meals on Wheels or to arrange home delivery, call 4092 2278 or phone Margaret McCann directly on 4092 1480.

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COOK Shire residents are staying put in their State electorate after last month’s redistribution shake up.

The shire remains largely unchanged under the proposed electoral boundary redistributions released by the Queensland Redistribution Commission (QRC) on February 24.

“The redistribution maps again highlight the incredible geographic, environmental, social and cultural diversity of the Cook electorate,” said Cook Shire mayor Peter Scott.

“The electorate stretches from the Torres Strait down to Mareeba and Cairns and across to the Gulf, covering almost 200,000 square kilometres, but has only 24,000odd people on the electoral roll.”

By contrast, the seat of Barron River is only 600 square kilometres but has more than 27,000 people on the roll.”

The redistribution will see four extra seats in south-

east Queensland created, increasing the number of MPs from 89 to 93, while several existing seats have been renamed and had their boundaries redrawn across the state.

Under the QRC proposal, Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth’s seat has been broken in two and part of it merged with another. That has seen the new seats of Hill and McMaster created in place of Dalrymple while State MP Robbie Katter’s seat of Mt Isa is renamed Traeger and expanded to absorb Charters Towers.

Cook Shire, which is already a member of the Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils, has recently been accepted into the Torres and Cape Indigenous Mayors Alliance.

“We are looking forward to building further on our relationships with our fellow councils and their respective State Government ministerial champions to ensure the Cook electorate as a whole has the attention and support of the State Government,” Cr Scott said.

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PHONE: 4092 4774 180 Walsh St, Mareeba www.communityfunerals.com.au THANK YOU: Mareeba paramedics Tony Virzi, Phil Underwood and Vicki Carne. The ambulance service is celebrating 125 years.

Ambos marks milestone

FROM simple stretcher bearers to a virtual hospital on wheels, Queensland’s ambulance service is celebrating 125 years of serving the community.

Mareeba Ambulance Station acting officer in charge Phil Underwood said technology and the role of the service had changed dramatically since the formation of Brisbane’s “City Ambulance Transport Brigade” way back in September 1892.

“If you look back to the days when they first started, it was basically transporting people to hospital as fast as they could possibly get there,” he said.

“But the changes we’ve had have come in leaps and bounds with technology, the level of education and equipment we have these days.

It’s just phenomenal.”

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Paramedics are now able to administer lifesaving medical procedures and treatments, all the while stabilising a patient long enough to get them to hospital.

But Mr Underwood said even that role was evolving.

“The role of a paramedic has changed quite a bit. Back in the day, it was more trauma-related, so you had a major injury and the paramedics would be involved,” he said.

“The dynamics have changed since we’ve starting to become an older generation. We’re living longer, so we’re picking up more patients with medical and chronic illnesses.

“We can also help educate patients with things they may be doing wrong in their lifestyle that’s exacerbating their condition.”

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are all degree-qualified and Mr Underwood said the role would soon become a nationally registered health profession, similar to doctors and nurses.

Mareeba has a core group of experienced paramedics who have been working in the area for more than 20 years.

The town’s local ambulance committee has always helped purchase new equipment to further boost the service over the years.

“The support from the local community has been great,” Mr Underwood said.

“When we turn up, people are obviously very happy to see us and if we can make them feel better, we’re helping with their recovery and it’s also helping our job as well.”

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Horn Island veterans remembered

HISTORIC: Bomb craters on Horn Island’s runway during World War II. PICTURE: Torres Strait Heritage.

A FAR North politician has urged the nation not to forget the contribution of thousands of veterans who served on a remote Torres Strait island during World War II. In the aftermath of the 75th anniversary of the bombing of Darwin on February 19, Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch spoke passionately about Horn Island in parliament last Tuesday, which was the second hardest hit air base in Australia during the war.

After an attempted raid by Japanese fighters and bombers was repulsed by allied fighters on March 14, 1942, Horn Island would be attacked eight more times over the next 16 months.

About 500 bombs pounded the island during that time, with 156 servicemen killed on or around the island.

At least 36 bomb craters remain there to this day.

Torres Straight Heritage Museum curator and Horn Island historian Vanessa Seekee said the air base was of huge strategic importance to the Allies.

“It was the most advanced operational airbase Australia had for Papua New Guinea while still being in Australian waters,” she said.

“The sea lanes up here had to be kept open because they supplied southern areas like Townsville, and if you were coming south from Darwin you had to come via the Torres Strait as well.”

By the end of 1942, about 5000 troops were stationed on Horn Island, and an additional 2000 on Thursday Island.

That included members of the famed Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion, who Mrs Seekee said provided valuable local knowledge of the area and served with distinction.

“They’re the only indigenous battalion Australia’s ever had,” she said.

“They were attached to units where they could provide their expertise, like piloting vessels up to PNG. “They knew the islands and the sea lanes so their local knowledge was vital.”

March 1, 2018 will mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion.

Mrs Seekee, who runs an “In Their Steps” World War II tour on the island, said visitors were always surprised to learn of Horn Island’s involvement in the war.

“The tours are a mix of archival and personal stories.

We’ve interviewed about 300 veterans over the years,” she said.

“People are completely surprised that Horn Island had so many air raids and so many were killed on or around it, especially the number of civilians, which was 84.”

Mrs Seekee said a joint museum, Torres Strait Regional Authority and Torres Strait Island Regional Council team had already completed conservation of one historic site and were hoping to get funding to conserve another site, a slit trench and machine gun installation.

New teachers welcomed

Mareeba High School Principal Scott Whybird, Mareeba Primary School Principal Mandy Whybird and Mareeba Shire mayor Tom Gilmore at the welcome night.

Mareeba State High and Mareeba State Primary schools combined to welcome new staff at both institutions at a special BBQ held at the Mareeba Golf Club on Friday February 24.

The evening event included a welcome by indigenous community members and Mareeba Shire mayor Tom Gilmore.

The evening was staged to introduce new and existing staff to the plans for and history of Mareeba.

Third Far North black spot fixed BUTCHERS Creek has become the latest Far North town to have their mobile black spot fixed.

The Federal Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) has now fixed three problem trouble spots after installing mobile base stations at Forsayth and Speewah last year.

Another 15 locations will be fixed under Round One of the MBSP, which is bringing Telstra 3G and 4GX mobile coverage to the Far North.

“We expect to complete more sites this year, ahead of schedule,” said Telstra Area General Manager for Northern Queensland Rachel Cliffe.

“We are also providing innovative 4G small cell technology to another 11 areas in the Far North, funded solely

by Telstra.”

Round one of the MBSP is already delivering 499 new and upgraded mobile base stations across the country.

Combined with round two of the rollout, starting this year, it represents an investment of $228 million from Telstra, $134 million from the Federal Government and tens of millions in additional funding from various State Governments, local councils and other phone providers.

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Region key to Gulf Country EXCITED: Gulf Savannah Development small business officer Annie Cork knows the importance of Mareeba and the Tablelands to Gulf Country.

ROLE MODELS: (L-R) Jodie Turner, Glenda Johnston and Lenore Wyatt will celebrate International Women’s Day today.

Girl power rocks Women’s Day WHETHER it’s politics or business, Glenda Johnston, Jodie Turner and Mareeba Shire councillor Lenore Wyatt reckon there’s no challenge too big for them to overcome.

Ms Johnston, who owns Mareeba and Atherton Curves gyms, and Ms Turner, who runs Maximum Pest Management, are forever busy dealing with clients, managing staff and planning for future growth.

Meanwhile, Cr Wyatt spends her time passionately fighting for her community as their local government representative.

So when it comes to International Women’s Day, a celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women in society, the trio jumped at the chance to get on board.

“It’s about women getting together and empowering each other,” Ms Turner said.

“It’s a time to celebrate our strengths and support our weaknesses,” added Ms Johnston.

Cr Wyatt said it was also important to focus on the next generation of young women who face a new set

of challenges in the 21st century.

“We need to make sure we keep empowering them, especially in this age of social media,” she said.

“Young girls can lose their confidence in a flash with what people say about them and we need to keep reminding them that there are outlets to talk to people.”

Ms Johnston said she didn’t see a “man-woman divide” in society, and never let her gender stop her from achieving her goals.

“I go for what I want and I work hard to get that,” she said.

An International Women’s Day networking function will be held at Mareeba Leagues Club today from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Tickets are $15 per person.

To purchase tickets, call the Leagues Club on 4092 2922. >Turn to pages 13-15 to read more about local women in business as we celebrate International Women’s Day today.

MAREEBA and the Tablelands continue to be a crucial retail and service hub for people living in the rough and rugged Gulf Country.

Gulf Savannah Development (GSD) small business officer Annie Cork said the six Gulf shires of Burke, Carpentaria, Croydon, Doomadgee, Etheridge and Mornington all benefitted immensely from Mareeba and the Tablelands’ geographic location.

“I think there’s probably more of it happening than what every day people know about,” she said.

“I know people that come here to get mechanical work on their cars done and buy feed for their cattle and horses,” she said.

“There’s a lot of big grazing properties up there.”

Mrs Cork said the region’s abundant supply of fresh fruit and vegetables and country-style retail outlets was another factor in helping local businesses benefit from Gulf customers.

“The synergies and the linkages between Mareeba, the Tablelands and the Gulf are enormous,” she said.

“Everyone has to come through Mareeba, it’s on the Savannah Way.” GSD continues to drive economic and tourism-focused progress in the Gulf, offering several support services for businesses wanting to grow their market share.

Currently, the organisation is in the process of managing export bids for a cattle station and Karumba’s fishing industry.

“We’ve got a diversity of people that we’re helping,” Mrs Cork said.

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Satellite switch still hard on outback CHILDREN relying on satellite internet for distance education in remote parts of the Far North may benefit little after a major switch over late last month.

NBN Co’s Sky Muster satellite has taken over from the current Interim Satellite Service (ISS) after it shut down on February 28, promising better speeds but similar reliability compared to the old system.

A second Sky Muster satellite, which was launched last October, is due to come online by May. About 1000 homes in Australia had not taken any action before the switchover and stood to lose internet entirely.

Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) spokesman Andy Pegler said those who had already switched over to Sky Muster were still experiencing issues.

“It’s certainly not been a very robust service at the moment,” he said.

“There’s been a number of outages such as problems with the ground stations. Some of them are weather-related. If there’s any amount of rain or even heavy cloud up north where the user is, the service goes off.”

Mr Pegler, who recently dealt with his own satellite outage, said the unreliable nature of the service was compounded by the slow response times by NBN when it came carrying out repairs.

“The unfortunate thing is the target time for NBN to do these sort of repairs is 90 days for isolated or remote areas,” he said.

“It’s very scary at a time when the Productivity Commission has suggested putting our telephones on the same system.

“Sooner or later someone will die from not being able to communicate.”

Sky Muster promises speeds of 12Mbps download with a 1Mbps upload, or 25Mbps download with a 5Mbps upload, depending on the service provider.

ALL SYSTEMS GO: NBN’s Sky Muster 1 satellite seen here being prepped for a rocket launch in October 2015.

So far, 44 service providers are PICTURE: NBN CO available to choose from to use Sky Muster but not all of those wrong, and that would be have been true for the able service provider. will be available to every user as it depends on old service as well,” he said.

“It doesn’t matter who you buy it through, it’s their location.

“But the other area where there’s obvious imthe same connection. But what really makes a difFinder.com.au editor-in-chief Angus Kidman provement is there’s going to be more than one ference is the service level,” he said. said while Sky Muster clearly trumped the ISS’s “You really want to do a bit of searching much slower 6Mbps download and 1Mbps up- satellite.

“That means there should be better provision around and get accounts of what the customer load speeds, there was no guarantee the new satthan the ISS, which was just capacity off a single service was like when things go wrong, because ellite’s maximum speed would always be availthat’s the biggest point of distinction.” able to users if the service was congested at peak satellite and not one that was NBN-controlled.”

While the internet speeds provided by Sky To compare NBN Sky Muster plans, go to times.

“Fundamentally, it’s still satellite technology Muster would be similar for most users, Mr Kid- www.finder.com.au/broadband-plans/satelliteand there are circumstances where things can go man urged people to shop around to find a reli- broadband

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Coeliac Awareness Week SMILES ALL ROUND: Mareeba Gladiators A-grade coach Tye Ingebrigtsen, fullback Joey Burchell and Mareeba Junior Rugby League Club president Darrin Hastie at Friday’s night jersey auction.

Gators nab big bucks in auction THE Mareeba Gladiators have netted themselves more than $11,000 from the local business and sports communities after last Friday’s night’s A-grade jersey auction.

Expertly run by club member and professional auctioneer Mark Peters, a feverish wave of bidding took place at Mareeba Leagues Club as players modelled every jersey from one to 17.

But it would be Mareeba Junior Rugby League Club who topped the bidding, buying the number one jersey for $1050.

Club president Darrin Hastie said he was more than happy to pay the big bucks.

“The senior players are going to do a lot for us this year,” he said.

“It’s only early in the season but we’re really happy

with how things have been going.

“It’s exciting times. We’re keen for the year ahead.”

Fullback Joey Burchell said he was his chuffed his jersey scored the highest bid.

“I feel proud that the junior club is sponsoring the jersey,” he said.

“It’s going to be a big season. All the boys are pumped.”

Meanwhile, The Express bought the number nine jersey on the night, currently worn by Gladiators co-captain Maddie Oosen.

A-grade player-coach Tye Ingebrigtsen said he was thrilled with the auction.

“It’s good to see we’ve got the local support for our club. It’s great,” he said.

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one thing we’re going to be talking more about at the conference,” Mr Puglisi said.

A fourth generation cane farmer in Mossman, Mr Puglisi said the sugar industry was in a good position with steady prices over the past few years.

“We’ve been in a bit of a supply deficit for a few years, which has helped push the price up,” he said.

“How long it’s going to be around for, we don’t know, but it has helped get some of the younger people back into the industry.”

Mr Puglisi said the mining industry downturn had also helped lure more young people into the sugar industry.

Crop diversity is another initiative that will be discussed at the conference, with Mr Puglisi himself growing cocoa and running tours of his farm to further boost his business.

“All that sort of thing will be discussed, like alternate crops that can be used on a rotational basis which benefit the sugar industry,” he said.

“It’s a chance for some growers to get another income from land that might not be productive under cane but it could be productive for another crop like rice or soy beans.”

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THE next generation of the Far North’s sugar industry are being urged to take part in a biennial conference focused on their future.

To be held later this month in Mackay, the Case IH Step UP! 2017 conference will “share, learn and explore ideas” with farmers, harvesters, millers and researchers in the industry.

The conference is organised by industry lobby group Next Gen. Next Gen officer Gerard Puglisi said it was important to involve all players young and old in the sugar industry at the conference.

“We want to encourage the current generation to come as well because succession planning is a big issue I've been finding throughout the region,” he said.

“We’ve got more than 140 people registered so far and we’re aiming for 180 to 200 people.”

Next Gen currently runs a program designed to “encourage and support young people” in a career with the sugar industry, leveraging the knowledge of existing industry players.

The program stretches from Mossman in the Far North down to northern New South Wales.

The conference will feature several new technologies, such as drones and automatic weed sensors, designed to make things easier for cane farmers in the field.

That includes a presentation by former Queensland Premier and SwarmFarm Robotics director Campbell Newman.

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New cropduster packs punch A NEW cropduster powered by a massive 800 shaft horsepower engine is set to dominate the skies over farms in North Queensland.

Atherton Tableland Air Service’s (ATAS) new $1.2 million Thrush 510G will give the cropdusting business a huge boost in aircraft reliability, performance and availability for farmers in the region.

The 510G is powered by a H80-100 turboprop engine from General Electric (GE), the same manufacturer which produces engines for some of the world’s fiercest fighter jets.

The aircraft, which arrived at Atherton Aerodrome late last month, is the first of its kind in Australia to be powered by a GE engine.

ATAS owner and chief pilot Hamish Jacob was full of praise for the 510G’s performance, which features a 1930L spray system, also known as a “hopper”.

“This new aircraft has broadened our horizons as far as our capacity to do extra work,” he said.

“We’ve got more total hopper capacity now than we’ve ever had between our three aircraft.

“There’s less maintenance with the Thrush…

It’s going to cut that labour out. We’ll just become more efficient as a business.”

GE Aviation Business Development manager David Auer said the H80 engine was type rated to temperatures as high as 40C, meaning the 510G could operate at full power in hot and high conditions across Mareeba and the Tablelands.

“That means pretty much all year round, you’ll have 800 horsepower,” he said.

“We have them operating in South Africa, Brazil and North America in similar conditions.

“I’m happy to see that Hamish is not only willing to become a pioneer for this aircraft in Australia, but he’s proud to fly something new.”

Mr Auer said with ATAS’s purchase of the 510G, he expected to have several more opera-

HOP ABOARD: Atherton Tableland Air Service owner Hamish Jacob and GE Aviation Business Development manager David Auer with the new General Electric-powered Thrush 510G.

tional in the country by the end of the year.

The aircraft adds to ATAS’s existing fleet comprising of a Cessna AG Wagon and Air Tractor AT-602.

An Air Tractor AT-401B, also owned by the company, crashed on a farm near Mareeba on January 21 after the pilot experienced engine failure. The 25-year-old walked away from the crash

with only minor hand injuries.

ATAS currently employs two full-time senior pilots and two trainee pilots, servicing properties across North Queensland.

Mareeba to take part in Com Games MAREEBA will take part in next year’s Gold Coast Commonwealth Games celebrations when it hosts the Queen’s Baton Relay.

Local legends are being called to take part in the Relay, which will come to Mareeba on March 14, 2018, as the Baton ventures towards its final destination.

About 3800 “batonbearers” are needed across the country to take part in the Relay, which will kick off on December 25 when the baton arrives in Australia from its global journey throughout Commonwealth nations and territories.

Mareeba locals who have achieved something extraordinary, made a significant contribution in sport, education, the arts, culture, charity or the wider community or have excelled athletically or personally are encouraged to apply.

Locals who aspire to do any of the above can also apply.

Nominees must be at least 10-years-old from December 25 and either be an Australian citizen or lawfully entitled to reside in Australia during the relay period.

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The 100-day relay will finish on the Gold Coast on April 4, 2018 for the start of the Games.

The Queen’s Baton carries a message from Queen Elizabeth II through the entire Commonwealth. The Games are then declared officially open when the message is read aloud.

Mareeba mayor Tom Gilmore said the Queen’s Baton Relay was a chance to shine a light on the people and places that help make the community truly great.

“We’re delighted to be a part of an event that will take Mareeba to the world and I encourage you to nominate a local legend you think deserves to be a batonbearer, whether they’re an aspiring young person or someone who is already accomplished,” he said said.

“It’s a tradition that celebrates community pride and that shows us how important a role sport plays to build our great community, which is why we’ve chosen to embrace the baton’s visit wholeheartedly.”

To nominate, head to www. gc2018.com/qbr

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Power price rise to hurt residents, business LOCAL residents and small businesses will face more financial strain after the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) announced its proposal to increase power prices from the next financial year.

Under the draft decision handed down late last month, the typical small business customer on tariff 20 will cop a 1.5 per cent increase while residential customers on tariff 11 are set for a 1.7 per cent increase.

“The annual notified price bill for a typical customer on the main residential tariff is expected to increase by $25 from $1490 to $1515,” said QCA chair Professor Roy Green.

“For the typical customer on the main small business tariff, the annual increase is expected to be $37 (from $2449 to $2486).”

But Queensland Electricity Users Network (QUEN) coordinator Jennifer Brownie argued the supposedly small rise would be worse than it looked once it was introduced on July 1.

“Queensland has the dubious honour of being the highest average weekly wholesale electricity price in the National Electricity Market almost every week this year,” she said, adding that wholesale electricity prices make up about 25 per cent of a power bill.

“This is despite the Queensland Government owning and controlling 65 per cent of the electricity generation capacity in Queensland.”

According to the QUEN, the wholesale electricity price has risen from an average of $59.99/MWh in calendar year 2016 to $96.89/MWh so far this year.

Businesses in regional Queensland were also stung with increases ranging from 11.2 per cent to 15.8 per cent in 2016-17.

Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro said power price increases had been impacting on small businesses for the “last seven or eight years”.

“It is impacting on growth and it is causing problems for business that are huge power users,” he said.

“This increase is just one of many and it’s an underlying trend that needs to be halted by government.

“It’s crippling growth and affecting jobs.”

A final decision on regulated retail electricity prices for regional Queensland will be published by the QCA on May 31, with the new prices to apply from July 1.

For more information on the price rise, head to www. qca.org.au.

Cook MP Billy Gordon did not respond to a request for comment.

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A VIRUS designed to stem the growing population of rabbits has been released across Australia.

The national release of a Korean strain of Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus, known as “RHDV1 K5”, was rolled out last week.

More than 35 community groups and land managers across Queensland were involved in its release, which affects only European rabbits.

“Those who are releasing the virus on their properties will be working closely with biosecurity officers in their regions to ensure they achieve the best management outcomes,” said Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries rabbit researcher Dr Peter Elsworth.

“It is amazing how two rabbits can become 200 rabbits in just two years, and in another two years that could be 40,000. That is why it is important that we keep on top of the problem with new interventions and new tools.”

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non-government organisations.

While they weren’t a major problem in the region, Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association president Joe Moro said he was pleased that biosecurity measures were being against the spread of rabbits.

“If they get to very large numbers, they become a problem,” he said.

“It’s more an issue of keeping them out.”

Mr Moro said wild pigs were far more of an issue for farmers across Mareeba and the Tablelands, given the damage they cause to locally-grown crops.

Dr Elsworth admitted that rabbit bio-control was “not a silver bullet solution” but was “most beneficial when applied as part of an integrated and complementary pest management approach”.

“That’s why we recommend that land managers undertake follow-up control measures after the release of the virus on their properties,” he said.

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Come clean on Mareeba hospital WELL done to those individuals and councillors who are fighting for the Mareeba Hospital. And well done to the many staff at the Mareeba Hospital who are struggling with the reality of knowing what is going on, but due to confidentiality agreements as part of their employment, are unable to speak out.

As one of the major employers in town, it is quite the norm that we all have family, close friends or associates who work at the hospital.

Luckily this is not Cairns or Brisbane - this is Mareeba, and in true regional style, we all stick together when the need arises.

I have no doubt that the Mareeba community greatly values, respects and supports everyone who works at the Mareeba Hospital.

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital Health Service (CHHHS) can say whatever they like in the papers but until they come forward with how they are going to maintain services once the $2 million Council of Australian Governments (COAG) funding is cut in October, nothing they say is believed.

I too have heard about the potential staff losses and cuts to the ED department.

CHHHS CEO Claire Douglas’ statements about flexibed numbers also needs further clarification so that there is a clear understanding of exactly what this means and the implications to the ongoing funding for the hospital.

The continual discussions of Atherton vs Mareeba Hospital need to be put to rest once and for all.

Both towns are major centres and both towns need to be able to service the health needs of their communities.

CHHHS and Queensland Health need to come clean and address the concerns of the Atherton and Mareeba communities about their local hospitals and the health services they will provide into the future.

In light of all the recent media about the subject, surely it would be appropriate for CHHHS to host an information evening in Mareeba so that there can be clear, open and honest communication about how the Mareeba Hospital is going to maintain the current services once the $2 million COAG funding ceases in October.

It would also relay honest communication about the future of both the Mareeba and Atherton regional hospitals.

Until they do, the mistrust of this community will continue.

Diana Pregl, Mareeba

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ISN’T it frustrating when seemingly credible sources keep telling you things that you know just aren’t true?

Consider the element carbon, for example. Carbon is abundant, versatile and essential to all life but these days we’re told its “poison”.

Plants are green because of chlorophyll, commonly made by combining 55 carbon atoms with 72 of hydrogen, 5 of oxygen, 4 of nitrogen and one of magnesium.

The chlorophyll then takes energy from sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into the carbohydrates that are the basis of the food chain.

Carbon dioxide is plant food and the plant world is short of it. Burning coal and oil benefits every living thing by returning natural CO2 to the biosphere from whence it came.

The political Left’s seemingly irrational war on CO2 is really all about global taxation powers and a single world government to enforce the Left’s rules on everyone.

Peter Campion Tolga

Pollies need to step up WITH lots of media reporting on the future funding of the Mareeba Hospital as the COAG agreement terminates in October, it is quite noticeable that elected members of the Federal parliament in both the seats of Kennedy and Leichhardt have been conspicuous by their absence on entering the debate as to how the Federal Government is going to fund the shortfall come October.

There is no doubt that if the funding is not forthcoming from the Federal Government before October, then some services at the Mareeba District Hospital may change and not necessarily in the best interests of the general public and the staff

of the hospital.

It is therefore critical that both Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch and Kennedy MP Bob Katter, as the Federal Government’s representatives of the people of Far North Queensland, take a major role in any future discussions to ensure the funding from the Federal Government for the retention of all existing services and staff at the Mareeba District Hospital are maintained in their entirety come October.

It is well past the hour of midnight for both Federal parliamentarians in Far North Queensland to be seen and heard on the floor of parliament in Canberra demanding and ensuring the funding required to deliver all primary care health services at the Mareeba District Hospital is further enhanced or at a minimum maintained at existing levels come October.

Denis McKinley, Mareeba

Cook Shire Council treats locals with contempt IT is refreshing to see two elected councillors (Robyn Holmes and John Dessmann) note concerns in their February monthly report to council regarding constituent unhappiness over contracts being awarded to outside contractors, and citing the example of two local contractors in the pest control field losing to a Cairns firm.

Yet again, we see work going out of the shire at the expense of locals and money bleeding out of our shire. The town continues to die and suffer because council insists on employing non-locals.

The council response to our association does not pass the pub test and treats our members with contempt.

Unfortunately, the vast majority in council senior managerial positions making these decisions and appointments are non-locals.

It’s about time the remaining five elected representatives stood up and represented their community.

Maybe these five need to get around the town and ask the business people shutting up shop and the families leaving, why?

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Sounding out radio volunteers TO all interested persons of Ravenshoe and beyond, I have been thinking for quite a while now of starting a community radio station.

This will need and take a lot of work and will take some years before we can be on air.

What I’m looking for is dedicated volunteers to travel on this journey with me.

The radio station will be run by volunteers either as announcers, office assistance, admin and fundraising. As I said earlier, this will be a long journey so I’m looking for people that are committed to the cause and prepared to put the time in.

There is no promise of success but I’m sure all together we can achieve this great project.

I need as many people that would be interested to get involved.

You either email me with a support letter to davidarmstrong52@gmail.com or drop a snail mail to post office box 972 Ravenshoe, Queensland 4888.

The more supporters we get, the more chance of making this a reality.

David Armstrong Ravenshoe

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Women’s Day Mareeba ladies finalists for rural women’s award As women all over the world celebrate International Women’s Day today, two inspirational and innovative women from Mareeba were last week announced as finalists in the prestigious Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) Rural Women’s Award.

Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Economic Development, Bill Byrne announced the three Queensland finalists last Friday.

Mareeba ladies Tracey Beikoff, Rescue Swag founder and Chief Executive Officer and Jessica Fealy, accounting and communications business owner, were both named finalists. They join Jacqui Wilson-Smith, co-founder and chair of the Food and Agribusiness Network and Global Innovations Manager at McCormick from Eerwah Vale.

“Each finalist is a tribute to Queensland agriculture, demonstrating a commitment to the development of rural industries and communities,” Mr Byrne said.

Mr Byrne said a $10,000 project bursary is awarded to each state and territory winner in support of their project to benefit primary industries.

“The recipients will partake in a programme of professional development, leadership support and networking opportunities,” he said.

Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman said an outstanding selection of women had applied in 2017.

“The Rural Women’s Award enables us to recognise the significant contribution women are making to ensure our primary industries are innovative, profitable and sustainable,” she said.

The state winner will be announced at an awards ceremony in Brisbane on March 22.

State and territory winners will then compete for the Australian Rural Women’s Award title in August 2017, with the national winner receiving an additional $10,000 to contribute to her project.

With this year’s theme being #BeBoldForChange – Tracey and Jessica are certainly two ladies to watch.

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As General Manager of Q.I.T.E. Jillian Trout loves the diversity of her role and the amazing team of individuals she works with each and every day. But her biggest motivation and satisfaction comes from seeing great results achieved by her team for both clients and employers when matched successfully.

With a strong work ethic and a never give up attitude, Jillian is proud to lead a local organisation that has the ability to move direction when required to meet the needs of the local community and employment contracts, as well as creating new local enterprises, such as QT’S Early Learning Centre.

Jillian leads a team of 75 and together they have a strong focus on treating people as individuals. “Treat other people the way you would like them to treat you. This is an ethos consistent across our whole organisation,” said Jillian.

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Mareeba State High School is proud to once again celebrate International Women’s Day and actively encourages young women to embrace the many leadership roles in our school.

There are a wide variety of positions available including academic, cultural and sporting, in which students can gain skills for future positions in the local community.

Pictured are Mareeba State High School 2017 Captains, Sports Captains, Science Ambassadors, Indigenous Ambassadors, Academic Captains and Executive Committee Members.

Mareeba State High School also promotes careers in Science, Technology and Engineering as career choices for female students and has a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular options to assist students in making career decisions.

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Lenore Wyatt is relishing in her role as a Mareeba Shire Council Councillor. Nearly a year into the job, Lenore is certainly kept busy, but loves nothing more than getting out and about in the community and being hands on with different projects, events and local organisations.

“I learn something new everyday and get to meet so many different people from all walks of life,” said Lenore.

As a young professional, Lenore has also embraced social media as a way of getting information and messages out to the people of Mareeba Shire and afar. Change is inevitable and with this year’s theme being #Beboldforchange, Lenore is encouraging all ladies to be confident, embrace new ideas and opportunities and try something new in the year ahead.

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People volunteer for a variety of reasons and if you ask these Or perhaps the horse as thedo background? ladies they it because they love the centre, local history and they also have lots of fun doing it together.

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HERITAGE MUSEUM Open 9am to 5pm daily FREE ENTRY

| tours | café | gift shop | information centre

345 Byrnes St, Mareeba P: (07) 4092 5674 www.mareebaheritagecentre.com.au Proudly sponsored by

SIALE JENKINS

A passion for education and a love of children is what motivates Siale Jenkins, Director of QT’S Early Learning Centre in Mareeba.

The busy mum of five has been educating children for more than 20 years and leading QT’S for the past eight.

Siale loves that everyday is different with children. “No two days are the same with our little people and watching a child accomplish things and build confidence is amazing,” said Siale.

Siale also emphasises that every child is different and they will always get to their desired goal, at their own pace. Something Siale and her team understand and pride themselves on.

A long day care centre and kindergarten, QT’S caters for children from birth to pre-school age and with 20 educators who share the same passion as Siale, your children are in great hands.

Long day care & Kindy

catering from birth to pre-school age children

Phone 4092 7200 Visit us at 41 Anzac Avenue, Mareeba www.qtsearlylearning.com

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INTERNATIONAL

Women’s Day

DEBBIE BOARDMAN

Opening her first business at the age of 57, Debbie is proof that it’s never too late to live your dream. Early this year, Debbie decided it was time to do what she loves everyday and with the support of her family, Love Them Flowers became a reality.

After raising her children, Debbie discovered her love of floristry 10 years ago and has never looked back. She loves the smile that overcomes a person’s face when they receive a gift of flowers. “The most satisfying part of being a business owner is the completion of a gift of flowers and to hear the recipient say – wow they are beautiful and that’s just what I wanted,” said Debbie.

Debbie prides herself on friendly service, value for money and most of all beautiful flowers that everyone will love.

cr. ANGELA TOPPIN

International Women’s Day is annually celebrated and this year the theme is “Be Bold for Change”. International Women’s Day has always been an important catalyst and vehicle for change, and over the decades there have been many brave women who have challenged gender parity and achieved breakthroughs.

This year is a “call to action” for each one of us to “be bold” and take pragmatic action to accelerate gender parity. By collaborating we can help women advance and unleash the limitless potential to effect change the world over.

Thank you to the many women who have “lead the way” and achieved success in all aspects of life, society, family and work. I would like to acknowledge and honour these women for supporting, inspiring and empowering other women.

Angela Toppin

colleen alba

Colleen Alba loves working in the family business and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Surrounded by an amazing team of women, including her mother Giovanna, The Humpy is a long time, locally owned and operated business.

Colleen is extremely passionate about small business and local and Australian-made produce and products and at The Humpy she gets to showcase all that we have at our finger tips.

“We have so many great locally grown and made products in our region and The Humpy really is a melting pot of what is available,” said Colleen.

“For me it makes sense to be here at The Humpy – it’s my family and I feel extremely lucky to be doing something that I love everyday.”

Councillor – Mareeba Shire Council

Fresh & Silk Arrangements, Teddies, Handmade Cards, Gifts & More!

Pick up & Delivery available Australia wide & Overseas

Phone 4092 1649 or 0410 328 357

3 Doyle St, Mareeba • deborah_boardman@bigpond.com

JACQUI WEBB & JENNY CARMICHAEL

Meet Jacqui and Jenny. Together they are your local lending experts in Mareeba and Atherton. At Astute they are all about changing the experience of finance and strive to provide a smooth, stress free process, where you the client is empowered.

Jacqui has more than 15 years experience in finance and while Jenny is new to the role, she is no stranger to the game, having had extensive experience in the building and real estate industries.

Astute is a full service office providing finance, insurance and wealth solutions. Both Jacqui and Jenny bring with them a wealth of knowledge and are committed to providing you with the best service possible. “We love what we do, we get to see our clients’ wealth grow and it’s very rewarding,” said Jacqui.

P: 0447 371 297 E: AngelaT@msc.qld.gov.au

Angela Toppin - Mareeba Shire Councillor

Glenda Johnston This year we are celebrating our 10th year of bringing Curves to the Tablelands.

We are grateful our businesses continue to be embraced by our members, and we love that we get to go to OUR job every day.

Strengthening women – inside and out, is both our mission statement and our passion.

We are proud of our role in strengthening women in our community.

The HUMPY/ NUT WORLD OPEN 7 DAYS Kennedy Highway, Tolga • 4095 4102

AntonellA StAbile

Travel Experience.com.au is very fortunate to have Antonella Stabile as part of their dynamic, all female strong travel team. Antonella is an amazing lady juggling many important roles. She is a wife and a mother of 2 adult children of whom she is very proud.

She divides her working time over 2 roles – one as a bookkeeper/secretary in her husband’s Mareeba Auto Electrics workshop and the other being our wonderful Groups Co-ordinator for Travel Experience.com.au where she has organised big groups of up to 125 people travelling all around the world.

Antonella’s passion for travel started as a young girl when her parents took her to southern Italy to visit her very large family and her love for that destination has kept growing. In the past she has organised and escorted two very successful tours to southern Italy taking in amazing, undiscovered treasures that most tourists never have the opportunity to experience.

Antonella always puts in over and above of what is required to take all the stress out of your holiday and we are very excited to announce that she is once again taking a group this year in September. It is filling up fast, so if you desire a stress free holiday to one of the most magical destinations in the world, come in and see us as seats are filling fast.

DEPARTING CAIRNS 3RD SEPTEMBER 2017

JACQUI WEBB 0407 078 595 24 Main St, Atherton

JENNY CARMICHAEL 0417 371 359 135 Byrnes St, Mareeba

Price €3320

PER PERSoN TwIN ShARE (Land Content)

Simple Solutions. Straight Up.

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INTERNATIONAL

Women’s Day

KAREN RANIE

As a mobile real estate agent and sole trader, Karen Ranie of Area Real Estate believes buying or selling should always be an enjoyable and exciting adventure for everyone involved.

Karen loves property, along with getting to meet amazing and different people everyday. This is what has kept her in the real estate industry for more than 35 years and she doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon.

Karen is out and about talking to buyers and sellers on a daily basis. She works all over the region from Ravenshoe to Mareeba. She never sits in an office, instead doing what she loves – talking to buyers and sellers until results are achieved.

“I don’t ever give up until it’s settlement day and everyone is happy.”

Mobile Realtor servicing Mareeba and the Tablelands Contact Karen at AREA REAL ESTATE M: 0458 408 540 E: karen@arearealestate.com.au W: www.arearealestate.com.au

Millie Niceforo

As a long-time local on the Tablelands, Principal and founder of The Music House, Millie Niceforo may be familiar to many of you. Millie has been affiliated with many Tableland schools as well as The Mareeba Theatre Group and has supported as many as five choirs at the one time.

This saw Millie receive the 2010 TRC Senior Cultural Award for her dedication for the arts on the Tablelands. 15 years ago Millie saw the need for a new style of music teaching to be brought to the area that would see young people enjoy learning piano, organ, guitar, ukelele, violin and voice lessons to students from as young as three.

The success of The Music House stems from offering students tailored lessons from assisting students to prepare for AMEB examinations to preparing students to perform for their local community or just for their own satisfaction. Millie strongly believes music assists our cognitive abilities and believes all people would benefit from learning music.

You can never have enough music in your life.

THE MUSIC HOUSE Atherton & Mareeba

OFFERS PRIVATE AND GROUP MUSIC TUITION FOR ALL AGES INCLUDING: PIANO, VOCAL, GUITAR (INCLUDING FLAMENCO AND BASS), DRUMS AND VIOLIN.

Call Millie on 0429 933 884

themusichousetablelands@gmail.com

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This busy mum and business owner never stops, but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Since 2008 Jodie, alongside husband Max, have owned and operated Maximum Pest Management in Mareeba.

Jodie loves talking with and helping her customers everyday.

They also embrace the opportunities and challenges that come with being a business owner and are constantly evolving and expanding to better service their growing clientele.

Jodie has a strong committment to the local community and her passion lies in providing the best possible service to everyone who comes through their door.

“We love what we do – we are 100% local, we employee local people and are committed to our business and community.”

In celebrating International Women’s Day, we celebrate how far we have come and all we have achieved.

From humble beginnings and sheer hard work, Mary has not only managed the everyday duties of a wife, mother and grandmother, but she is also a business owner (Nextra Mareeba News) and a Councillor on the Mareeba Shire Council.

“By far one of my biggest achievements was being elected councillor to the Mareeba Shire Council for a second term,” said Mary.

“I enjoy being part of a progressive council and being able to work with the local communities and participate in projects and events in our area. “Thank you to the residents of Mareeba Shire for allowing me to represent you.”

PEST MANAGEMENT

Councillor – Mareeba Shire Council

MAXIMUM

Mary Graham

QBCC No: 1036543

Maximum Protection at an Affordable Price!

2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba P: 4092 1999 • M: 0418 150 759 www.maxpestman.com

stacey edwards

Cairns Total Physio recently welcomed Stacey Edwards to their growing team of professionals based in Mareeba and Cairns.

Stacey’s passion for health and fitness lead her to massage and she has never looked back. Originally from Wollongong where she ran her own practice, Stacey is a Remedial Massage Therapist with more than seven year’s experience.

She brings with her vast experience and knowledge having worked in a variety of areas, including various sporting teams in the NRL, Cricket Australia and the A-League. A determined young professional Stacey is also a personal trainer and has a degree in Exercise Science.

Stacey is looking forward to meeting new clients in Mareeba and helping them to overcome pain and live an active life.

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P: 4092 1030 M: 0488 393 351 E: MaryG@msc.qld.gov.au

DUESBURYS ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS

Duesburys Accountants and Advisors offers the most comprehensive accounting and business advisory services in Mareeba.

Out of a team of 16, Duesburys has 13 professional women in various roles from reception, administration and bookkeeping to senior accountants. They understand the delicate balancing act of family, work, business and life in general, taking this into account when working with clients.

Their success is underpinned by a commitment to quality and professional service which, when combined with the principles of honesty, accessibility and integrity, ensure that our clients are provided with industry-leading advice and service.

Remedial massage NOW iN maReeBa!

117 Mason St, Mareeba • P: 4051 3252 www.cairnstotalphysio.com.au

Comprehensive accounting & business advisory services!

T: 4092 1677 A: 196 Byrnes St, Mareeba E: enquiries@duesburys.com.au www.duesburys.com.au

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Action, adventure and fantasy all in one

entertainment KONG SKULL ISLAND

It's 1971, a team of explorers with a company of soldiers are following myth ,legend in the Pacific amindst runors of an island where creatures both prehistoric and monstrous are supposed to live. Soon they come across Skull Island , the very island of lore and legend. The creatures they soon come across make the soldiers and explorers running for their very lives. Soon Kong shows up to let all know that He is King of Skull Island and top of the food chain. Will they survive to tell their story? Will beauty win the heart of the beast?

There is a brand new action, adventure, fantasy blockbuster at the Rising Sun Cinema in Mareeba this week – KONG SKULL ISLAND. Staring in this exciting movie is staring Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie Larson and John C. Reilly.

Also continuing is the action packed super hero movie LOGAN with Hugh Jackman playing his last super hero role. While on screen for their last screenings at the Rising Sun are HIDDEN FIGURES and LION, today Wednesday March 8.

ATHERTON INTERNATIONAL CLUB

Wine, Dine and Play at the Club!

MareebaRSL

OPEN 7 DAYS FROM 10AM

MEMBER’S DRAWS

FRIDAYS: 7.30pm - 2nd Chance 8.30pm SUNDAYS: 6.30pm 2nd Chance 7.30pm INCLUDES RAFFLES!

ENTERTAINMENT: TUESDAYS BINGO: 9.30AM UNTIL NOON IN THE HALL CLUB PROMO: 12 NOON - 1PM WEDNESDAY NIGHTS TEXAS HOLD ’EM POKER: $100 CASH PRIZE 6.30PM REGISTRATION, 7PM START THURSDAYS BUFFET LUNCH & CLUB PROMO: 12 NOON-1PM THIS FRIDAY NIGHT 10TH MARCH LIVE BAND: 7.00PM “CARRIZMA”

Saturday Movie Special Purchase a Main Meal from Digger’s Bistro & pay just $10.50 for your movie ticket!

T & C’s: Movie ticket must be purchased and viewed on the same day. Back row seats additional fee p/p & receipt of purchase must be presented.

SENIORS DAY AT THE MOVIES! EVERY MOVIE EVERY WEDNESDAY

ONLY $9.00 P/P

T & C's: Only valid outside school holidays & public holidays.

Valid Senior concession card required. Back row seating additional $3 p/p.

Open NOW SCREENING! mic LAST night CHANCE Your club in the heart of town!

 NEW

Logan (MA 15+) WED 8th: 7.45pm THU 9th: 1.30pm, 8pm FRI 10th: 1.30pm, 8pm SAT 11th: 1.30pm, 8pm SUN 12th: 11am, 6.30pm

Kong Skull Island (M) THU 9th: 10.30am, 5.30pm FRI 10th: 10.30am, 5.30pm SAT 11th: 10.30am, 5.30pm SUN 12th: 1.30pm, 4pm

Byrnes Street, Mareeba | Phone: 4092 1396 | Email: functions@mareebarslclub.com.au

MONDAY NIGHT SPECIAL MEMBERS 2-4-$25 (SELECT MENU) COFFEE & CAKE $8 DAILY - 10AM TO 2PM OPENING HOURS: LUNCH: 11.30am - 2.00pm Every Day DINNER: Saturday to Thursday 5.30pm - 8pm Friday 5.30pm - 8.30pm PHONE 4091 4970 KENNEDY HWY, ATHERTON

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TODAY! Hidden Figures (PG) WED 8th @ 10.30am LION (PG) WED 8th @ 1pm

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THE Walkamin Country Music Club is holding their monthly open mic night this Saturday.

Everyone is welcome to come along and join in the ‘open mic family night’, at the Mareeba International Club from 6pm.

Have a sign along with the great local backing band, plus enjoy the best of local talent that will be on show.

There will also be a raffles, quiz and lucky door prize.

Food is available, plus a licensed bar and entry is only $5 per person, with kids free.

Get your friends and family together for a great, fun night out in Mareeba. For more information and to book a table please call Cassie on 0447 923 532.

To stay up to date with the latest club events like their Facebook page – Walkamin Country Music Club.

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

An exceptional acreage lifestyle... already set up for horses

This 100 acre farming parcel consists chinery shed with awning, shower and of 40Ha of arable land, perfect for toilet horse agistment or cattle grazing and • 26m x 13m colourbond shed with being positioned in Oaky Creek it also concrete floor and single phase power offers privacy and peaceful serenity • Six fenced paddocks plus horse with picturesque views of the surround- shelters ing Countryside.

• 20m diameter portable panel round It’s perfectly suited to a variety of yard farming options including hay produc• 50m x 75m horse arena/team roption and is already substantially set up ing arena as a horse and lifestyle property.

• New four strand barb wire fencing Infrastructure includes: to boundary and three-strand electric/ • Fully tiled and split system air-con- barb wire fencing to internal paddocks ditioned four bedroom residence • 6 inch mainline with 4 hydrants in • Three generous living areas with main paddock central u-shaped kitchen and breakfast • 22kw pump plus pressure pump for bar house • Master bedroom with patio access It’s the perfect sized acreage parcel and ensuite that is manageable but will enable you • Main bathroom with double show- to enjoy an exceptional lifestyle only 25 er, dual vanity and bathtub minutes from Mareeba town centre.

• Mirrored built-in robes and tinted windows throughout For further information or to arrange • Bi-fold doors off the living area a private inspection please contact leading out to a substantial, fully Joe Torrisi. Phone 0417 700 468. screened and tiled entertainment area • Cement pathways all round Address: WALKAMIN • Rainwater tank Price: $890,000 NEG • Seasonal creek Agent: Sophie Bozzo • Satellite NBN access Joe Torrisi Real Estate • 10 Megalitre water alContact: 0428 128 154 location • 7m x 7m closable ma-

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PROPERTY Prime rural opportunity

SOLID & AFFORDABLE

• 3 BED CONCRETE BLOCK HOME IN DIMBULAH • MODERN KITCHEN, SPACIOUS LOUNGE & DINING • FRESHLY REPAINTED INSIDE, CARPORT, PATIO • 809M2 FENCED, REAR LANEWAY, 6M x 8M SHED

EXCEPTIONAL BUYING @ $190,000 NEG

SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

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• 2 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE WITH NEIGHBOURS • 1 BATHROOM • 1 TOILET • AIRCONDITIONING • SINGLE CARPORT INSPECTION TIMES BY APPOINTMENT

$220 PER WEEK 4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

www.mareeba4880realestate.com.au

This irreplaceable rural property presents a rare chance to own 95 acres of beautiful, flat, arable land just minutes from the town centre.

Located on the preferred side of Mareeba, the property features full fencing with pastured paddocks, and two permanent water sources.

This being from the permanent creek and the irrigation channel, which has a 20meg water licence attached to the property, as well as portable holding yards with

For further information or to arrange a loading ramp and crush.

The accommodation consists of a spa- an inspection please contact marketing cious, recently renovated three bedroom agent Andrew Rogato. Phone 0418 183 cottage with a sprawling outdoor enter- 444. taining area, plenty of undercover storage for the larger toys as well, Address: MAREEBA and the property also has a newly Price: $900,000 formed entry for easy access.

Agent: Andrew Rogato This large piece of rural land in

Rogato Real Estate this prominent location is one not Contact: 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444 to be missed.

Furnished and well maintained home

ENJOY LAKESIDE LIVING ~ $650,000 NEG

Modern Queenslander, completely private, hillside location with rural views. Mature trees, concrete driveway to the house, 10m x 15m 3 bay shed at the property entrance with 3 roller doors and hightop middle section. Stunning home with high ceilings, polished floors, marble benchtops, fireplace, airconditioning and timber French style doors opening to verandahs all round. 3 built-in bedrooms, master with ensuite – this home has it all. Triple carports at house and private courtyard.

Located on a 1.2 hectare hillside property with boat ramps a few minutes away.

OPEN HOME: THIS SATURDAY 1.00 - 2.00PM 9 VANCE CLOSE, TINAROO PARK (Off LLOYD ROAD)

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THREE bedroom timber home, combined kitchen, dining and lounge room, entertainment and laundry area, front spacious veranda, one bathroom, two toilets, garage, walking distance to CBD, school and sports facilities, outdoor pets only, For rent at $330 per week. Avalable from the Address: MAREEBA Price: $330 p/week 6/3/17. Inspection by appoitment.

Agent: Mareeba Real Estate Agencies Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 Contact: 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868 1556, Lynette on 0427 153 868 or Mark on 0428 121 520. Email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au

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PROPERTY Dream home, dream lifestyle

Open for inspection ay this Saturd 10am-1pm

Walkamin farm THIS superbly designed and quality built home can now be yours.

Located in the lifestyle estate of ‘Rayfield’ just minutes from Mareeba.

Built by ‘Ashley Jones Homes’ with their signature high standard of quality and finishing touches, this superb new home is just over 276m2 in size and centered on a 4046m2 block.

The home, with a modern neutral palette and chic design, features four bedrooms, the main with a stunning ensuite, two showers and vanities plus a generous walk in robe. While the other three bedrooms all come with built-ins.

The living area is open and spacious with a dream kitchen featuring stone benchtops, SMEG appliances, a walk-in pantry and servery to the fully tiled outdoor living area – which has lifestyle written all over it.

Other features not to be missed include... a media room, office nook, spacious laundry, fans, air conditioning and LED lighting throughout, security screens, a large double garage, exposed ag-

gregate driveway and paths all around the house, plus an automatic sprinkler system to keep your lawns and gardens green all year round. The added bonus of a bore and town water will also help.

Enjoy a quiet family lifestyle with with ample room for all your toys and more, all on your own private acre.

Rayfield is located less than five minutes from Mareeba’s town centre, schools and medical facilities. Rayfield has 14 blocks left ranging from 3000-4046m2 in size and starting from $140,000.

Each block has a bore and is connected to town water.

• 72ha Property – Approx 20ha arable, with remainder gently undulating forest.

• 5-year-old block home, 3brms + office • 2brm recently renovated farmhouse • 60ML water licence, plus 2 dams • Rocky Creek Frontage • Walk to school and shop Private sale: $P.O.a – WiWO

Come and have a look for yourself this Saturday. The developer will be onsite from 10am to 1pm at Lot 26 Agius Crescent at Rayfield, Mareeba. Just follow the signs off the Kennedy Highway on the Atherton side of Mareeba. For more information contact Vince Randazzo direct on 0418 184 709 or talk to your preferred agent today.

for a private inspection & more information contact the owners on 0473 590 840

MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

EXCLUSIVE

Perfect for the family or investor Positioned on an elevated 1000m2 block in the popular Kenneally Estate is this rendered block home ideal for the young family or investor.

Features include: • Open plan living • Fully tiled & ceiling fans throughout • Two generous living areas • Master bedroom with ensuite and built in robe • Three bedrooms, two with built in robes • Spacious U shaped kitchen • Main bathroom and separate toilet • Covered patio • Double lock up garage • Freshly painted with neutral tones Offering a low maintenance lifestyle only

minutes from the town centre, this home is ready for new owners.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive listing agent Carmen Cassin at Mareeba Property Office. Phone 0475 777 136.

Address: MAREEBA Price: JUST REDUCED $340,000 NEG Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Carmen Cassin

Mareeba Property Office Contact: 0475 777 136

SOLE AGENCY

NEW BEGINNINGS

MAIN HIGHWAY FRONTAGE

• 3797m2 level allotment, Riverlands Park • Town water and underground power • Wide bitumen streets, building covenants • School bus pickup and garbage collection

• 34.2 hectare land parcel, 2 road frontages • Cairns side, arable land, improved pastures • Close proximity to Mareeba town centre • Rental income, development potential (STCA)

$152,000

$1,900,000

JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

Dream Home, Dream Lifestyle!

OPEN

HOME

THIS SATURDAY 10am-1pm

– Lot 26 Agius Crescent at Rayfield, Mareeba –

Superbly finished modern family home built by ‘Ashley Jones Homes’ Featuring... 4 brms, dream kitchen, media room, open plan living, large outdoor area, 4046m2 block, plus much more!

1 Acre Lifestyle Blocks $140,000 www.rayfieldproperty.com.au

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Exceptional Value – New price of $227,500

DiD you say $179,000!!

Constructed of solid concrete block both internal and external, this unit features two large bedrooms, separate bathroom, toilet and laundry, plus an open plan living and dining area.

• Walking distance to Mareeba town centre • Fenced and secure • Solid concrete block construction • Airconditioned in main bedroom & living area • Security screens throughout • Low body corp plus $250 per week return in rent This is the best opportunity to enter the property market, great returns, low maintenance, secure tenants... it ticks all the boxes!

Price: $179,000 Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

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http://raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/MAE11635

This is a great opportunity to purchase a property in Mareeba, perfect for young families, students or investors. This home is positioned in a prime location not far from the CBD and in fact a perfect central location.

Character and style are presented together in this beautiful Queenslander style home. Just move in and enjoy the benefits of breaking into the property market or let the investment look after itself. Some of the hard work has been done with new

roof and gutters only a couple of years Contact exclusive agent Alex Srhoj at Ray White Rural Mareeba on 0403 343 young.

Currently rented at $280 per week it is 692 for a private inspection. the perfect property for the investor, with great tenants, great location, perfect condition. Sitting on Address: MAREEBA Price: REDUCED to $227,500 1012m2 high residential land with Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj possibilities for development at

Ray White Mareeba the ready. Do not wait.

Contact: 0403 343 692 The property has been reduced now to $227,500.

Country Living on 5 ACres

This property has all that’s good about country living, big shed, spacious house in a private setting with room for horses. A solid home with wraparound verandahs, surrounded by well established gardens and overlooking a gorgeous inground swimming pool.

• 4 bedrooms with built-ins, 2 bathrooms, seperate toilet • Security doors and windows, tiled floors • 4Kw solar system with solar hot water • 9m x 6m powered shed, bore, 2x rainwater tanks • School bus pickup and Council rubbish bin collection • Fully fenced with separate paddock All this only minutes from Mareeba airport, schools and town centre.

Price: $499,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

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Crazy price – $329,000 2.5 ACRES PURE LIFESTYLE

Enjoy the serenity this 2.5 acre property has to offer. Located in a lovely rural setting with no immediate neighbours in sight, it is the perfect place if you’re looking for genuine peace and privacy.

Property features include: • 3 bedroom clay brick home with airconditioning • Lovely open plan living with spacious country style kitchen • Bathroom with separate shower and bath • Back patio ideal for BBQs overlooking gardens & fruit trees • Machinery and storage sheds An added bonus is 8 megalitres of a gravity fed water from Tinaroo channel system so no pumping required. Private and peaceful country lifestyle, it does get any better than this!

Price: $399,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

http://raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/1613899

If you're looking for a beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom home with all the modern comforts then you shouldn't pass up this opportunity.

Set on a corner allotment with only one immediate neighbour, this property has been designed to take advantage of the quiet location, the natural breezes renowned in the area and our great tropical climate.

The open plan layout with its large tinted windows, cool tiles and neutral paint scheme features an abundance of natural light. Walk through two sets of sliding glass doors to a private generous size outdoor timber deck that would be perfect for en-

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• electric oven cooktop and rangehood The master bedroom has its own pri- with provision for a dishwasher. vate ensuite/bathroom and walk-in-robe Asking an incredible $329,000 its an whilst the main family bathroom centrally opportunity you cannot miss. located features a bathtub as well as a separate shower.

Contact exclusive agent John GonAnd if all this wasn't enough there is calves at Ray White Mareeba on 0407 also a double remote lockup garage, pri- 960 961 for an inspection. vate fully fenced yard with side access for a boat or caravan and Address: MAREEBA a 5KW solar panel system.

Price: $329,000 Other features Agent: EXCLUSIVE to John Goncalves • Built-in-robes in the second

Ray White Mareeba and third bedrooms Contact: 0407 960 961 • Security screen windows and doors

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PROPERTY The Rosewood on Yarrabee AUCTION

DM & JA Constructions (QBCC 1316729) trading as Della Bosca Homes are excited to present a brand-new house and land package – the “Rosewood” proposed for construction on Lot 7 Yarrabee Close, Amaroo. Priced at $389,000 this deal represents terrific value for money for a 245m2 home on a stunning 1109m2 residential lot.

This immaculately designed four bedroom, two bathroom home features everything your heart could desire, including a modern kitchen with an island bench, a spacious walkin-pantry and custom built cabinets, quality handles and stainless steel hinges plus soft close drawers. A generous appliance allowance that allows for cook top, oven and range hood; All complimented by your choice of colours.

The standard of interior and exterior painting is rare at this level of construction, thus painting consists of a minimum of three coats to all surfaces. Plus, a beautiful smooth rendered exterior.

Four spacious bedrooms are complimented by a stylish modern bathroom, plus an Ensuite and built- ins.

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The “Rosewood house and land package is proposed for construction on Lot 7 Yarrabee Close, Amaroo.

Surrounded by magnificent homes in a private cul-de-sac within proximity to Amaroo Medical and the future Amaroo Village Market Place.

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Positioned in a great location, it has recently been benched for building requirements. As all town services are available, the site presents an ideal opportunity!

Perhaps an investment option for the astute investor, builder and/ or developers?

Contact: Judy 0429 011 968

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$389,000

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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Your self confidence will attract members of the opposite sex Make sure that you get legal matters checked out thoroughly. Your efforts won’t go unnoticed; however, someone you work with may get jealous. Don’t get involved in joint ventures.

Taurus

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

Wednesday 8th

Thursday 9th

Friday 10th

Saturday 11th

Sunday 12th

Monday 13th

Tuesday 14th

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Tide Times 0057 0.64 0742 3.20 1337 0.94 1945 2.61

Tide Times 0137 0.55 0818 3.26 1410 0.86 2020 2.69

Tide Times 0213 0.52 0851 3.23 1442 0.83 2052 2.72

Tide Times 0248 0.58 0919 3.14 1514 0.86 2121 2.70

Tide Times 0322 0.71 0944 2.99 1545 0.92 2151 2.63

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June 22 to July 22

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BROWNIE 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 eggs 3/4 cup flour 6 tbsp cocoa 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

Problems with skin, bones, or teeth may mess up your schedule. You can come into money; however, perhaps not under the best circumstances.

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

You haven’t been totally honest with yourself and it’s time to review your motives. You will be extremely receptive to new and progressive methods at work.

WORD

Coworkers may not be on your side. Groups you belong to will not only enjoy your company, but they will also share your interests.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

You may experience setbacks due to additional responsibilities with loved ones. You can write beautiful love letters this week.

Pleasure trips will turn out to be better than anticipated. Be sure to pay attention to your financial status.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21 Make decisions about your professional objectives. Be aware that joint financial ventures could fall apart. Travel should be on your agenda. You will be popular and will easily attract members of the opposite sex.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Acorn

Cool

Hello

Season

Apple

Cranberry

Leaf

Soccer

Autumn

Falling

Leaves

Spider

Bale

Feast

Love

Squash

Chestnut

Football

Maize

Thank

Chill

Harvest

Rake

Turkey

Cider

Hay

Scarecrow

Web

Puzzle solutions

You need to keep the peace and you will have to bend in order to do so. Opportunities to get together with people in powerful positions could help you get ahead. Someone may be trying to take advantage of you.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Don’t hold back; go with the flow and take a bit of a chance. Investments concerning your residence will be profitable. Changes in your home will be positive.

Don’t overload your plate.

Pisces

TOPPING 170g chocolate chips 1 tbsp shortening

1. Preheat oven to 176°C. Grease a 9×9 baking pan.

2. Combine the butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl.

3. Add eggs and mix until well combined.

4. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt in another medium sized bowl. Slowly add dry ingredients to the egg mixture until well combined.

5. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly.

6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

7. Combine sweetened condensed milk, butter, chocolate chips and Nutella in a metal or glass bowl. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water.

8. Stir mixture until everything is melted and smooth, then spread evenly over the brownies. Set brownies in refrigerator to set.

9. Once set, add chocolate chips and shortening for topping to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 15 second increments until the chocolate and shortening are melted and smooth.

10. Spread chocolate into an even layer over the fudge.

11. The chocolate should cool quickly and become firm. Cut into bars.

You may have difficulties while traveling or problems dealing with close friends or relatives.

Take the whole family and make it an enjoyable outing. Consider selling your homemade crafts at the flea market.

Virgo

FUDGE 400ml sweetened condensed milk 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 1 cup Nutella

Method

Don’t let others restrict you from saying how you feel about family issues. Your ability to put things together will be appreciated by your comrades.

Leo

Max 27o Min 22o

NUTELLA FUDGE BROWNIES

Your ability to relate will close the generation gap. Take time to make physical improvements that will enhance your appearance. Don’t evade issues or twist the truth around.

May 22 to June 21

Max 31o Min 22o

Ingredients

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

Max 31o Min 21o

ACROSS

DOWN

7. A person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.

8. A call made to rally soldiers for battle.

9. Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.

10. Reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.

11. Departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour.

13. A dome-shaped Eskimo house.

15. Make a speech, especially pompously or at length.

16. Make (something) seem worthy and impressive.

18. Made, consisting of, or resembling wood; woody.

19. Past and past participle of tell.

21. A landlocked country in East Africa.

22. Causing horror.

1. A foolish or stupid person (often as a general term of abuse).

2. Popular music that is tuneful and undemanding.

3. An item or piece of something, typically one left over from a larger piece or set.

4. A contemptible or unpleasant person.

5. The state of being the firstborn child.

6. A rejection or dismissal of someone by treating them as unimportant.

12. Money obtained in return for labour or services.

14. A low-brow style of mass-produced art or design using popular or cultural icons.

17. Having electrical or magnetic polarity.

20. Past and past participle of lay.

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Feb 20 to March 20

Children might be on your mind.

Don’t hesitate to make special plans just for two. You can finish projects early, which will bring you praise from superiors. Avoid friends or acquaintances who drink too much. Do not let others exhaust you financially.

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Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

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MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

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Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

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Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619 96 James Street, Mareeba

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

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

Daniel Battistin

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

Mobile 0448 856 187 email: dobattistin@msn.com

25 Yarrabee Close, Mareeba Qld. 4880

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

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

Trust the BLIND specialists!

Supply & Fit

TO IN Blinds and Curtains

Desiree Siemon

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

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

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EMBROIDERY

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ELECTRICAL

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

CARPENTRY/ PAINTING

Carpentry / painting • Renovations • Extensions • Maintenance

Landis Carlow 0448 972 642

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

qbcc no. 1254766

CHILDCARE

JANE PETERS PO Box 1923, Mareeba QLD 4880 PHONE: 0427 932 776 ABN 98 735 499 133 Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com

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

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your local business guide 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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PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890

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Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

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

Service StationS open to the public

24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers (Mareeba only)

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

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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FLOOR COVERINGS

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business

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

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

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QBCC No. 889232

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

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

BURRATRONICS

Sandblasting & Painting AINT QUALIT Y PION T C E T O R P ED GUARANTE

BURRATRONICS

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

TRANSPORT

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

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

SANDBLASTING/ PAINTING

 Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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

4035 2034

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MOTOR MECHANIC

“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

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SECURITY

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

Business Directory

DEADLINE 4PM EVERY FRIDAY

TREE LOPPING

DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

PHONE: 4045 1767

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

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

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

Call Jon Lambert

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Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300.

However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit.

To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.

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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!

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Birthday

In Memoriam

TERESA MARINELLI

06/11/2010 - 09/03/2013

You are always in our thoughts and our hearts and your name is spoken every day.

Miss you heaps, but I will love you always.

Nanna Hogan.

11th March, 2017

Love Eliseo, Maria-Luisa, Katherine, Daniel, Joseph, Ayleen, Zach, Seth and Mayah

TERESA

Wish someone you love a

In loving memory of our treasured Son, Brother and Grandson

11th March, 2017

“Enjoy Your Day!”

AARON ZENEL

Mum & Annette.

13.10.82 – 05.03.07

Happy WiTh 80th Birthday

Carmela Genovese 11th March 2017

From Luciano, Frank and Miranda, Bryce and Layla, Anna, Frank and Ginetta, Tracey, Giovanna, Gino and Melinda and Jordan.

Happy 21st Birthday

ASHLEY

~ 7th March 2017 ~ May all your hopes, dreams and wishes come true.

Lots of love from all your family and friends. xxx

got something you would like to sell? Let us help.

Phone us today on 4092 3464 or call into our office at 186 Byrnes Street, Mareeba.

Funeral Notice EALES: Dawn (Nee BLEWETT)

Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully at Blue Care Garden Settlement Mareeba. Aged 77 years.

Beloved wife of Pat Eales (dec) and Len Cassidy (dec).

Dearly loved mother of Mark and Sean Cassidy, grandmother to Lyla. Dearly loved daughter of Cecil and Daisy Blewett (both deceased). Loved sister and sister-in-law to Darell and Laureen Blewett and Aunt to Renee, Christopher, Nicholas and their families. Loving niece of Mary Henderson.

You will be forever in our hearts.

Rest in Peace.

Relatives and friends of Dawn are respectfully invited to attend her service which is to be held at the Mareeba Memorial Chapel, 47 Constance St, Mareeba TOMORROW Thursday the 9th of March, 2017 commencing at 10:00am. In keeping with Dawn’s wishes, a private cremation will take place.

Tender

Position Vacant FARM HAND POSITION AVAILABLE

Ryley Piper Hogan

Happy 70th Birthday

Happy 70th Birthday

fax us: 4092 6346

We will always remember, The adventurous life you lived.

And keep alive those memories, Through everything you did.

Yes, memories have a magic way, Of keeping loved ones near.

Ever close in mind and heart, Are the ones we hold most dear.

So as we gather and recall, Special times that we went through.

With all the memories that warm our hearts, We honour the memory of you.

Forever loved, forever missed, forever in our hearts, Dad, Mum, Damon and Grandmum Rose.

Thank You Thank You

The family of the late Teresa Brignolo wish to sincerely thank the many relatives and friends who attended her funeral. We would like to thank all those who sent flowers, cards, phone calls, cooked meals and visited. A special thank you to Fr. Dipi for the mass, Eleanorla for the beautiful music and Guilfoyle Funerals for their assistance.

Thankyou also to Dr Lyndel Cahill and staff at Amaroo Medical, Doctors and staff at Mareeba Hospital, Dr House and staff at Oz Care Malanda.

We are very fortunate to have such caring family and friends in our lives, your support, prayers, help and kindness have been deeply appreciated.

May God bless you all.

Victor & Angie, Toni & Eric, Tracy & Vince, Carmel & Clint, Tyson, Xavier, Braxton & Ciarra.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

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

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Mango Orchard Dimbulah

T-MSC2017-05 Kenneally Road SeweR RiSing Main ConSTRuCTion Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites tenders for the supply of goods and services related to the construction of the Kenneally Road Sewer Rising Main. obtaining documentation: Tenders are to be lodged on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink.com/msc. Please register as a potential supplier on Tenderlink to download the documents. There is no charge to register or to download the documents. lodgement of Tenders: Completed responses must be lodged by uploading the submission to Tenderlink, using the response forms within the tender documentation.

We strongly recommend that you begin uploading your tender submission files at least two (2) hours BEFORE tender closing.

Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am on Tuesday, 28 March 2017.

For technical issues or general assistance to register, download documents or upload your tender submission on this website, please contact Tenderlink Support Help Desk on 1800 233 533 or email support@tenderlink.com.

Public Tender openings are now delivered electronically with a tender summary being provided upon request.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Peter Franks CHieF eXeCuTiVe oFFiCeR PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

Casual position, 40-45 hours per week.

Roll Includes: Spraying, Irrigation, Slashing and Maintenance.

MUST HAVE FARM EXPERIENCE! Email Resume To: raymondcourtice@gmail.com Or Post To: PO Box 423, Dimbulah Q.4872

BOILERMAKER / FARM MECHANIC WANTED Mango Orchard, Dimbulah

Full time position available, 40 hours per week.

Roll Includes: Maintenance, Repairs and Fabrications.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THIS FIELD! Email Resume To: raymondcourtice@gmail.com Or Post To: PO Box 423, Dimbulah Q.4872

Qualified SandblaSter Required for immediate start, local Mareeba business.

Phone 4092 5577 For More Info

Walkers Wanted

For letter box deliveries Phone Millie 0429 933 884

NQ OFF ROAD SPECIALISTS Mareeba Requires a

qualified mechanic

EOI-MSC2017-02 ExprESSIOn Of IntErESt tradES, SErvICES and MatErIal SupplIES MarEEba aIrpOrt upgradE Mareeba Shire Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from local suppliers and trade providers to be placed on a register for possible work or supply of materials with the selected principal contractor.

Obtaining documentation: The documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Tenders, Contracts & Insurance Officer, Julie Pitcher on (07) 4086 4683 or email juliep@msc.qld.gov.au. lodgement of Submissions: Expressions of Interest can be lodged in the Tender Box at the Mareeba Shire Council Administration Centre at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba or emailed to Julie Pitcher at juliep@msc.qld.gov.au. Respondents are encouraged to register their interest early, as the register will be updated weekly until closing time.

Closing time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Expressions of Interest is 11.00 am on Tuesday 21 March 2017.

Submissions will not be opened publicly. peter franks CHIEf ExECutIvE OffICEr PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

With own tools and driver’s license.

Accessory fitting and computer knowledge would be an advantage.

Please forward resume to: nqoffroad@bigpond.com

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15th

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CLASSIfieds Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MINING LEASE AND ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORITY Mineral Resources Act 1989 – Section 252B Environmental Protection Act 1994 – Section 152 Proposed mineral mining operation Blakes Gully Mining Lease Application Number 100096 For a term of 15 years – Mareeba Mining District It is advised that application has been made for a mining lease and environmental authority EPVL04474816 under the provisions of the above mentioned Acts, for the mining/purpose of gold on the following land parcels within the Cook Shire: Lot 1 on CP907719 National Park (Mining & Access).

The application is located at approximately 60 kilometres west of Lakeland Downs.

The applicants are: Walter John Garland (100%) Date & time Applications Lodged: 7th July, 2016 at 8:30am Mining activities to be carried out include: Alluvial mining operation Mining Lease Application Documents The application documents consist of the Application for Mining Lease and copies of or extracts from the application documents, and the endorsed Certificate of Public Notification detailing the location and description of the land applied for (including surface area and access), may be downloaded from the Departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining or may be inspected at the Department of Natural Resources and Mines office – Verde Tower, Level 9, 445 Flinders Street, Townsville Qld 4810 or may be obtained by contacting the local mines office on (07) 4447 9230 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au.

Environmental Authority Documents The application documents for the proposal consist of the following: Application form. Copies of, or extracts from, the application documents may be inspected at the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection 5B Sheridan Street “William McCormack Place”, Cairns or may be obtained by contacting Permit and Licence Management by phone on 1300 130 372 or by email on: palm@ehp.qld.gov.au.

Making A Properly Made Objection / Submission It is advised that any person/entity may make an objection to the grant of the mining lease, and/or a submission about the application for the environmental authority. The objection/submission period, during which objections/submissions can be given, concludes on Thursday 30th March, 2017.

A properly made objection and/or submission must be received on or before 4.30pm (AEST) on the last day of the objection/submission period. It must also be made in writing, addressed to: Mineral Assessment Hub Department of Natural Resources and Mines PO Box 1752, Townsville Qld 4810 mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au Objections To The Mining Lease Application: A properly made objection in respect to the grant of the mining lease is one that: states the grounds of the objection and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds; is signed and dated by each person/entity (i.e. signatory) making the objection; states the name and address of each signatory. Intending objectors should contact the local mines assessment hub on (07) 4447 9230 or at: mineralhub@dnrm.qld.gov.au and obtain the approved objection form (MRA-20) or obtain the approved objection form from the department’s website: www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining.

A copy of the objection must also be served upon the applicant/s on or before the last day of the objection period at the following address: Walter John Garland c/- Australian Mining & Exploration Title Services Pty Ltd PO Box 913, Mareeba Qld. 4880 Submissions For The Environmental Authority Application: A properly made submission must meet all of the following requirements: • Be written or made electronically • State the name and address of each submitter • Be made to the administering authority stated above • Be received on or before the last day of the submission period • State the grounds of the submission and the facts and circumstances relied on in support of the grounds.

Intending submitters may contact the Project Officer of Department of Environment and Heritage Protection on 07 4222 5334 to obtain a submission form (EM972) or obtain a copy from the departments website: www.business.qld.gov.au/business/running/environment/licences-permits/ forms-fees-environmental-authority.

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APPROVED INSPECTION PROGRAM - DOGS LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 2009 & ANIMAL MANAGEMENT (CATS & DOGS) ACT 2008 In accordance with section 133 of the Local Government Act 2009 and section 113 of the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008 Mareeba Shire Council resolved at its meeting on 15 February 2017 that a selective approved inspection program will be carried out on properties within Mareeba Shire, to monitor compliance with the registration requirements of the Animal Management Act 2008 and compliance with the provisions of Council’s Local Law No. 2 Animal Management regarding the provision that owners must provide a proper enclosure to prevent their dogs from wandering.

Purpose and Scope of Programs To ensure that all dogs over the age of 12 weeks are registered in accordance with the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008 and that the owners of dogs have a proper enclosure that prevents their dog(s) from escaping from their property. Council’s Authorised Officers will be visiting homes between the hours of 6.30am and 7.00pm Monday to Sunday, with the majority of inspections to be carried out during normal working hours, or at such time depending on the circumstances of the householder. The programs will run for a period of three months.

Program Times 1. The selective inspection program for compliance with the registration requirements of the section 46 of the Animal Management (Cats & Dogs) Act 2008 will commence on 1 April 2017 and end on 30 June 2017.

2. The selective inspection program for compliance with section 14 of Council’s Local Law No. 2 Animal Management 2011 - duty to provide proper enclosure and prevent the animal from wandering will commence on 1 April 2017 and end on 30 June 2017.

Properties to be Inspected Properties that may be inspected include properties in the town of Kuranda, Speewah, Mount Molloy and surrounds.

Access to Resolution and Program The public may inspect a copy of Councils resolution and the program at Councils office until the end of the program. These documents will also be available to view on Councils website www.msc. qld.gov.au until the end of the program.

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LOCAL RUGBY LEAGUE 2017 Atherton primed for strong season THE 2017 Cairns District Rugby League premiership season kicks off this weekend in what will be the Atherton Senior Roosters’ 99th year of competition.

After a resounding 2016, which saw the Roosters play semi-finals and make the leap as genuine contenders, this season sees the club ready to surprise again.

Several players will be missing from last year’s side but the club is confident their mixture of local youth and some new, experienced faces is enough to build a solid unit for a very competitive season.

Second year first-grade coach Dean Howard has had a busy off-season looking to recruit some big men to fill the prop forward gap at the club.

“Negotiations to bring a couple of quality props to the team have been ongoing and we now have some late arrivals which will be a huge bonus,” Howard said.

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expect to be the big improvers in all grades as the season rolls along. Pre-season trial match form wasn’t good for us but we now know where the improvement is needed.”

Jamie Blain (reserves) and Greg Rockley (under 19) also have their second stint as club coaches.

Plans for the Roosters’ centenary next year are continuing, part of which includes Martin Grandelis’ book detailing the entire history of the Red, White and Blues.

In other news, the Queensland Rugby League have advised that the Senior Roosters are one of only 12 regional clubs selected to feature in the upcoming XXXX Gold State of Origin Collectable Can campaign.

The first-grade premiership season for the Roosters kicks off against archrivals Mareeba Gladiators this Saturday night at Davies Park.

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EACHAM Junior Rugby League is set to enjoy continued growth in 2017 with a fifth club added to the competition.

Innisfail club the Cowboys will join established local teams Ravenshoe, Malanda, Atherton and Herberton.

The Cowboys bring players in age groups from under 7’s to under 14’s and gives Eacham continued player growth.

All clubs are experiencing strong numbers, particularly in the younger grades and the league may include under 9 and under 11 grades in the competition.

Also new for this year is the inclusion of an Eacham under 17 representative team to play in the Cairns Junior Rugby League competition on Friday nights.

Numbers for the Eacham women’s team are also expected to rise as they proved to be a real powerhouse in 2016.

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Home semi final for Atherton Atherton have secured a home semi-final after a confidence-building win in the final round of the competition last Saturday.

With the two-day match reduced to 40 overs after a wash-out the previous week, the boys were keen to have a hit and fortunately, rain skirted around to allow a full day's play.

Sent in by Barron, Gerard Fox and Paul Nasser put on a 43 run first-wicket partnership, with Paul going on to score 63 runs and celebrate his third 50 for the season. Pete Sceresini consolidated the start scoring with 31 in a 62 run partnership with Nasser. Atherton closed their innings 7-163.

Barron, batting a man down, took the game to the wire and fell just short to be all-out for 160 with one ball to go. A valiant bowling effort under pressure by Dan Parnell (4-58) and Tom Boorman (2-39), plus a great run-out by Nasser and Fox got the boys home in a nail-biter.

Atherton will play Norths at Loder Park in the semi-final match this Saturday and Sunday, from 10am each day.

Finals double header for Mareeba juniors

After the final round of the regular Far North Cricket competition Mareeba have secured a finals spot in both the Under 14 and Under 16 grades.

This Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, Mareeba will take on Atherton in both grades for a place in the grand final.

Both games are scheduled to play at Kerribee Park, Mareeba, with the Under 14’s from 8am and the Under 16’s from 1pm, on both days.

The Mareeba Cricket Club invites all families, supporters and sponsors to come along and cheer on the boys in a huge weekend of local cricket.

In last weekend’s matches, the Mareeba’s under 12’s

played Atherton and made 5/102, with Angus Campman scoring 27 not out. Atherton won with 4/164 and Mareeba’s best bowlers were Jace Cureton (1/16) and Tristan Lopez (1/17).

In the Under 14’s Mareeba defeated Barron 5/162. Great bowling from the whole team saw Barron our for 63 runs.

Mareeba’s best batters were Zac Myteza (55), Jarrod France (39) and Ben Jones (23).

Mareeba’s under 16’s were defeated by Norths in First Innings Points – 11/154 to 3/228 and 6/96 to 5/192. Mareeba’s best batters were Kobe Martin (26), Chris Adams (33), Wade Peace (25), Richard Thompson (24) and Braydon Olufson (25), with best bowler going to Jett Prien with 1/15 and 3/23.

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1. What is your middle name? PATRICIA 2. What position do you play in hockey? FULL BACK 3. In a scale of 1-5 how afraid of the dark are you? 1 IN OZ AND 5 IN AFRICA!!! LOL 4. Do you like chocolate? YES YES & YES 5. What is your favourite part of the human face?

6. Are you usually late, early or right on time? MOSTLY ON TIME 7. Do you think Lipton employees are allowed to take a coffee break?

8. If you could be anyone in history who would it be?

9. If you could be any age for a week, what age would you be?

10. How excited are you to be going to NZ to play in the World Masters Games?? ESTATIC!!!!!!

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Do you like chocolate? Yes, yes and yes.

Are you usually late, early or right on time?

Mostly on time.

How excited are you to be going to New Zealand to play in the World Masters Games? Ecstatic.

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What is your middle name? Maree.

What position do you play in hockey?

Centre forward.

Do you like chocolate? Yes. If you could be anyone in history who would it be?

Captain Cook.

If you could be any age for a week, what age would you be? 23.

How excited are you to be going to New Zealand to play in the World Masters Games? A little.

What is your middle name? Palma (Italian for Pamela).

What position do you play in hockey? Wing/Inner.

Do you like chocolate? I’m a fussy chocolate eater, my only favourites are Belgian Seashells.

If you could be anyone in history who would it be?

Marilyn Monroe, she has a classic spunk factor..

If you could be any age for a week, what age would you be? 40... naughty forties of course.

How excited are you to be going to New Zealand to play in the World Masters Games? Extremely. I have never competed at higher than local level in any sport up to now. I want to show my kids you are never too old.

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No stopping super sailor

GOING HARD: Local sailor Kristen Wadley puts in some training with her dinghy out at Lake Tinaroo.

AFTER six world titles, five national titles and 10 state titles, Tablelands teen sailor Kristen Wadley is still hungry for more.

The 15-year-old has a list of achievements as long as her arm, including being named Queensland Junior Sport Star of the Year last December, the same month she took out the ISAF Sailing World Cup in Melbourne racing a Laser 4.7 dinghy.

And now she will vie for international glory once again, after being selected for the Women's Laser 4.7 World Youth Championships in Belgium on July 16.

It marks a new era for Kristen, who only switched from smaller BIC boats in February last year and now faces another level of competition.

“Lasers are bigger boats, so your movements are more aggressive,” she said.

“The people around you have more experience. They’re older, so the gap closes between first and last.”

Kristen has already had a busy start to the year, winning the overall National Title in the Women's Division at the Laser 4.7 Nationals in Adelaide and the overall Women's Division at the Australian Youth Championships in January.

After the World Youth Championships in Belgium, the Year 11 student will back it up by returning to one of her favourite events in Italy – the Open BIC World Championships at the end of July.

A multiple world champion in BIC-class din-

ghies, Kristen will compete together with her siblings Breanne and Travis.

“I’m excited to go back to racing BICs because I’ve missed them,” she said.

Coached by her father Roger, Kristen regularly trains at Lake Tinaroo and loves the “shifty” conditions.

“It’s taught me to be prepared for anything,” she said.

“When I get down to the ocean, it’s more a steady wind which is easier to sail in.”

The youngster also trains once a month with the Queensland Sailing Team in Brisbane and captains her high school sailing team.

“Once you’re out there on the water, it’s all up to you…It’s a lot more of an individual sport,”

she said.

“You always learn something new at each regatta. Nothing’s ever the same in sailing, it’s an open sport. Anything and everything can happen so you’ve got to be prepared for it.

“I’ve met some really great people and have friends all over the world I keep in contact with.”

Coming up this month, Kristen will compete at the Tasmanian State Laser Titles before heading to Mooloolaba for the Queensland State Laser Titles.

She will then contest the final two weekend rounds of the North Queensland High School Team Sailing Championships.

Local triathlete powers ahead FIGHTING FIT: Yungaburra’s Megan Hendry has received her Silver Ironman All World Athlete Status.

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MEGAN Hendry is addicted to triathlons.

The Yungaburra auxiliary fighter received her Silver Ironman All World Athlete Status earlier this year, placing her in the top five per cent of her age group.

That comes after her efforts at the Cairns Ironman 70.3 last year, in which she placed well enough to contest the World Championships last September at the Sunshine Coast.

But Hendry said she’s not slowing down any time soon, with plans to compete in the Ironman 70.3 in Busselton, Western Australia this May before returning to Cairns for her first full Ironman in June.

The Atherton café worker trains on average between 15 hours and 21 hours a week, running, riding or swimming her way across the Tablelands – in between shifts as a firie.

From time to time, she also sneaks in a workout at Yungaburra Boxing Gym. “It’s interesting trying to juggle it all,” she said.

“Some weeks can run super smoothly and other

weeks it’s very much “What’s my important session of today? Let’s get that one done”. If I don’t do the next one it’s not as bad.

“It’s a lot of early mornings and late nights.”

Hendry won gold at last October’s biennial Australasian Police and Emergency Services Games, blitzing the open women’s category with a time of 1:06.23 and also finishing fifth overall against both male and female competitors.

As part of the warm up to her two Ironman events, Hendry will also compete in the Lake Eacham Triathlon on March 26 and the Yungaburra Triathlon in April.

“I find it a lot easier to train when I have a race coming up because you know you can put in the effort now and it will be rewarded at some point,” she said.

“That’s a massive motivator for me. This year it’s all about Ironman in Cairns and purely just wanting to finish.”

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Angels shoot down Bees

FAST AND FURIOUS: Luke Trabucco made his debut for the Mareeba Bulls premiers against Leichhardt in their FFA Cup clash last Saturday night.

Bulls trample Lions in FFA Cup clash THE Mareeba Bulls have enjoyed an emphatic FFA Cup regional round victory after blitzing Leichhardt 4-0 at Borzi Park.

Fielding a largely new-look squad, the Bulls looked comfortable in the first half as David Ruiz scored two goals alongside Nic Tallarico to go 3-0 up by half time.

Leichhardt couldn’t seem to respond before Bulls veteran David Srhoj, making his return to the premiers after several years away, came on late in the second half to put another in the back of the net and close out the match 4-0.

Despite the big win, Bulls coach Alex Srhoj admitted it was a tough game.

“4-0 probably didn’t reflect the score line,” he said.

“But for the first game of the year, I’m pretty happy.”

Srhoj said the win was a confidence boost for the squad but there was still “a long way to go”.

“We’re only just scratching the surface of what these boys are capable of,” he said.

“But we’re not getting carried away with one good performance.”

The Bulls will face Stratford away in their next FFA Cup clash this Saturday, before they host Stratford at Borzi Park the following weekend in the FNQ Premier League season opener.

Tough talk spurs on derby LET the mind games begin.

Mareeba Gladiators coach Tye Ingebrigtsen has vowed his side will be fired up for this Saturday’s home clash against Atherton, thanks to some helpful trash talk.

Ingebrigtsen has used comments made by Roosters coach Dean Howard about Mareeba in last week’s paper as inspiration for the derby grudge match.

Responding to his side’s 52-4 trial match loss against Mareeba on February 25, Howard said he wasn’t worried about the opposition and would have his side ready to roll this weekend.

“They seem confident, from what they’ve said in the paper,” Ingebrigtsen said.

“We’ve used that as a bit of ammunition, so that will be our motivation, to play off the back of that.

“It’s fired the boys up.”

Ingebrigtsen said the Gators had been “training the house down”.

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“We’ve just got to keep working really hard on our fitness and keep improving,” he said.

“I think the key will be ball control. If we control the ball, we control the game.”

Ingebrigtsen said it would be interesting to see how both sides managed the interchange rule, which was unlimited in trial matches but is now restricted to 10 players during the season.

“That’ll test out how fit we are and Atherton are,” he said.

“I think Atherton are a lot less fitter than us.”

The Gators thrived under a boisterous home crowd in their previous game against the Roosters and Ingebrigtsen hoped for a repeat of it this Saturday at Davies Park.

“That was awesome to play in front of last game,” he said.

The A-grade clash will kick off at Davies Park from 6pm.

INTENSE: Acting from last Thursday night’s Men’s Summer League match between Blue Angels and Killer Bees.

The Blue Angels have made light work of Killer Bees in Mareeba Basketball’s Men’s Summer League after a thumping 39-18 victory last Thursday night.

In what was a fiery round three clash, Angels took the lead early in the first quarter, racing out to 6-0 as Bees struggled to get points on the scoreboard.

Down 15-4 by the start of the second quarter, it was looking like an uphill battle for Bees as Angels captain Tyson Tatti and Jeremy Mackay terrorised the D, pushing out the score to 19-4 with six minutes to go.

But an energetic Bees outfit refused to give up, Roger Poux stepping in with a neat layup from the far side of the net to start clawing back points.

Tatti responded with a layup of his own before Poux struck again with a three pointer to bring his side within 10 points of Angels.

It was false hope though as Mackay struck again, producing several outstanding plays which gave Angels a handy

25-9 lead by half-time while poor shooting plagued the Bees.

An early flurry of points from Poux and Charles Socie had Bees making up lost ground in the third quarter, giving them a sniff at 26-15.

Frustration started to plague both sides and poor discipline caused several fouls.

Blue Angels held their nerve though and resumed piling on a steady stream of points, Bees having no with their shooting.

Scores remained unchanged at 37-16 for the first six minutes of the final quarter despite the physicality of the match.

Mackay broke the deadlock with an intercept and two points before Bees hit back with just seconds to go to close out the game 39-18.

In the other matches of the week, Stingrays defeated the Green Hornets 56-37 and Ciggy Butts were too good for Barras, triumphing 42-28. Red Devils forfeited to Spare Parts.

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