The Express Newspaper 22nd February 2017

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DEPUTY Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has backed the Far North to become a future haven for water security after a visit to Mareeba last Saturday.

Mr Joyce, who was Acting Prime Minister at the time of his visit, talked up several federally funded projects while meeting with farmers and producers from Mareeba, the Tablelands and parts of Cape York to discuss agricultural issues and infrastructure development in northern Australia.

“If our nation is to go forward then areas like here need to get ahead as well,” he said.

“If you think of the wealth that’s generated in this region by Tinaroo Dam, we should be duplicating it so other areas get ahead.

“There’s also real money on the table ready to go for Nullinga Dam, which is really important for up here.”

One of those water projects on the boil is Cape York Sustainable Futures’ (CYSF) Lakeland Area Irrigation Feasibility Study, which received $825,000 from the Federal Government’s $500 million National Water Infrastructure Development Fund (NWIDF) last May. That was joined by $725,000 for a Southern Atherton Tablelands Irrigation Development Feasibility Study, which will examine a proposal to develop 100,000ha of irrigated agriculture in the catchment of the Upper Herbert River, with integrated flood mitigation and power generation.

Regional Development Australia Far North Queensland and Torres Strait chair Dr Allan Dale praised CYSF and the Lakeland community for their vision in ensuring the long-term development of Cape York.

“We see great opportunities around Lakeland. There’s 5000 to 6000 hectares already irrigated and we need to shore up the security of irrigation supplies for those growers, as well as really look at expansion opportunities, perhaps up to 15,000 hectares,” he said.

“We see a long-term plan coming together that involves the continual development of the Peninsula Development Road, port opportunities in the Weipa region, but most importantly, agriculture, to get an economic base as a foundation for some of that work.”

Mr Joyce’s visit, to farmer John Gambino’s Marlin Mangoes property, was part of a North Queensland tour stopping by Tully and Ingham on the same day.

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Double the joy for mum and dad

Good things come in pairs for Shenee Robinson and Cameron Richardson (pictured).

The Mareeba couple welcomed twins Max and Luke Richardson into the world last December after they were born 14 weeks premature.

But the bundles of joy are doing just fine, delighting their older sister Sophia.

The pair are being cared for at Townsville Hospital alongside another set of twins born to a Dimbulah couple on Australia Day. FUll story – Page 4

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Lakes get clean up MAREEBA’S Bicentennial Lakes have a new lease on life after a renovation blitz by Work for the Dole (WFD) participants.

The six-month project, which is being run by Quality Innovation Training and Employment (QITE) and Mareeba Shire Council, has involved participants gardening, mowing and cleaning the Lakes’ existing facilities.

QITE manager Jillian Trout praised the work being done by WFD participants, who began the project on January 16.

“They’re doing a great job, considering the weather’s been all over the place,” she said.

“They do three days a week with a maximum of 10 participants, depending on who’s available on what day.”

The group is overseen by a supervisor employed by QITE. Some of the beautification work includes repainting park benches, cleaning off graffiti and restoring the Lakes’ Mt Emerald Air Disaster Memorial to its former glory.

Ms Trout said the participants would continue to search for projects in need of a touch up at the Lakes.

The project is funded through the Federal Department of Employment’s jobactive program, which is contracted to QITE.

LOOKING GOOD: Some of the facilities restored at Bicentennial Lakes by Work for the Dole participants.

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VOTE OF CONFIDENCE: Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce addresses local farmers and producers during his visit to Mareeba last Saturday.

Joyce talks up water security FROM Page 1 Mareeba mayor Tom Gilmore, Cook Shire mayor Peter Scott and Etheridge Shire mayor Warren Devlin also attended the meeting.

Cr Scott spoke with Mr Joyce on the possibility of opening up RAAF Scherger near Weipa to the Singapore Armed Forces and the progress on sealing of the Peninsula Development Road, which has been a shot in the arm for indigenous employment.

“Once that’s done, you’ve got a fully sealed allweather road from Cairns to Weipa,” Cr Scott said.

“Weipa Port is the most important bit of infrastructure in Cape York. It’s on the doorstep of the Asian market and nowhere near the Great Barrier Reef, so far as import and export opportunities are concerned.”

TROUBLE SPOT: Catherine St is frequently congested by afternoon school traffic.

TOLGA State School’s longstanding traffic woes are finally being addressed after a trial program started this week.

Since Monday afternoon, students from year one to year six are now being picked up along the Main St side of the school, while the normally congested Catherine St will only be open to parents of prep students and their siblings using a queuing system.

“The prep parents can drive in and pick up their students in the afternoon through a process of queuing – as each car comes forward, the kids get in their car and then they drive off,” said school principal Kayleen Wright.

“The parents don’t have to physically get out of the car to do that and it will be supervised.”

Any student leaving school on foot is still being allowed to cross Catherine St. Ms Wright said students leaving school by bus or car via Main St are also being supervised.

Police will be present to ensure drivers behave themselves.

The month-long “action-plan” will evaluate how effective traffic control methods are at managing the busy afternoon pick-up circuit for students.

The plan is being implemented only in the afternoon, given there is a bigger timeframe and less traffic congestion for parents

School tackles street problem to drop their children off in the morning before school starts.

It was developed under a recently established reference group following a Safe School Travel (SafeST) committee meeting involving school staff, parents, Tablelands Regional Council, police, the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Catherine St residents on February 13.

Ms Wright said school traffic around Catherine St had been an issue for decades.

“We’re at a stage, I believe, where we cannot let it continue going on any further,” she said.

“It’s for the safety and well-being of students, parents, teachers and our resident neighbours as well.”

But Ms Wright said it was important the action plan was trialled first before other options, such as redesigning Catherine St, were considered.

“We have to try other avenues before we try re-shaping the road, because as you can imagine, that’s quite a task,” she said.

“I think the plan should be successful, but whether or not it’s sustainable, that’s the question.”

The SafeST committee will also address driver behaviour around Catherine St, while a redesign of the street was discussed at their meeting earlier this month.

“Council has undertaken some preliminary design options for Catherine St,” said Division 3 councillor Bronwyn Voyce.

“However, based on the approach agreed at the SafeST committee meeting, changing the way parents and guardians use parking around Tolga State School will eliminate the traffic and safety concerns and the need for expensive re-engineering of parking infrastructure and unnecessary cost to ratepayers in the short-term.

“Council is, and will continue to be, an active member of the SafeST committee in order to identify options to resolve issues in a cost-effective and collaborative manner.”

A Transport and Main Roads spokeswoman said since Catherine St was a local government road, “funding, planning and installation of infrastructure would be the responsibility of the Tablelands Regional Council”.

A Department of Education and Training spokeswoman said they would work with the school and TMR “to minimise the impact of parking and traffic on the wider community”, but refused to say whether they would be willing to help fund a redesign of Catherine St. Council does not have any funds allocated in the 2016/17 budget for works on Catherine St.

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BUNDLES OF JOY: Born 11 weeks premature on Australia Day, Ned and Nate are in safe hands with mum and dad, Chantel Ford and Wayne Fitzgerald of Dimbulah.

TWO local families have each welcomed a set of premature twins into their growing brood after they were born within a month of each other.

Luke and Max Richardson, who were born 14 weeks premature on December 29, and Ned and Nate Fitzgerald, born 11 weeks premature on Australia Day, are being cared for in Townsville Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Parents of Ned and Nate, Dimbulah’s Chantel Ford and Wayne Fitzgerald, said their shock upon discovering they were expecting twins was compounded when they were diagnosed with twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.

The syndrome causes blood to flow unequally to and from a shared placenta.

Townsville Hospital fetal maternal specialist Dr David Watson said twin-totwin transfusion syndrome was treated with a laser ablation to create two separate placentas.

“Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome occurs in around 20 per cent of identical twins,” Dr Watson said.

Ms Ford said she was “in and out” of hospital for 13 weeks before undergoing the ablation procedure at Brisbane’s Mater Hospital at 18 weeks.

“They are such a blessing and are doing well,” she said.

“Our other children are thrilled to have two baby brothers – one each.”

Shenee Robinson and Cameron Richardson, from Mareeba, said they were overwhelmed by the early arrival of their non-identical baby boys Luke and Max. Ms Robinson was at an ultrasound appointment in Cairns last year when doctors decided that she needed to be in Brisbane for more specialised care.

“I was just about to board the flight when my waters broke,” she said.

Before her doctors could get Shenee to Townsville for the delivery, the first twin crowned and Shenee was rushed back to the Cairns Hospital where Max was born followed by Luke, 27 minutes later.

Mr Richardson described the time since the twin’s birth as an “emotional rollercoaster”.

“There have been a lot of ups and downs,” she said.

Ms Robinson said her baby boys were putting on weight and doing well.

“We’re hoping to be heading home in April,” she said.

Dr Watson said 48 sets of twins were born at Townsville Hospital in 2016.

“Around one in 60 pregnancies will be a multiple pregnancy and around one in three is identical,” he said.

More sites available at Field Days ANOTHER 52 exhibitor sites are now up for grabs after the Rotary FNQ Field Days committee announced stage two last week.

Chair Pauline Spackman said only a handful of the 298 sites originally offered under stage one are left for hire at Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds.

“It’s just been non-stop,” she said.

Mrs Spackman said there were a few new and exciting businesses and organisations ready to strut their stuff.

“The RACQ are bringing up their big semi-trailer and Herberton’s Historical Village is going to bring down one of their vintage tractors for display,” she said.

The stage one and two sites will add to the separate 36 market stalls, 28 cattle stalls and 12 “inventors sites” at Field Days this year.

“We’ll be really happy if we get

stage one and stage two full,” Mrs Spackman said.

“It’s first in, best dressed. If you want a site, there’s plenty to choose from, you’ve just got to get in early.”

For the first time in its history, Rotary FNQ Field Days will be run over three days in 2017.

“Everybody is really excited about Field Days going over three days,” Mrs Spackman said.

“All the exhibitors seem really happy.”

About 18,000 people passed through the gates at Rotary FNQ Field Days in 2015, with all indications pointing to a repeat of that number this year.

A biennial event, Rotary FNQ Field Days will be held on May 24, 25 and 26, 2017.

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Health boss slams rumours

UNDER CONTROL: Mareeba Hospital’s emergency department is not shutting down.

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CAIRNS and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) administrator Terry Mehan has emphatically denied Mareeba Hospital’s emergency department is closing down.

In an exclusive interview with The Express, Mr Mehan stressed there was no chance of the emergency department closing or reducing its hours despite recent claims in another newspaper this was the case.

“There are absolutely no plans to close the emergency department at all, full stop,” he said.

“There’s no plans to downgrade any services or lose any jobs.”

Mr Mehan said he was extremely concerned by the ramifications the false claim had on the local community and wanted to speak out.

“You’ve got young mothers who have kids with asthma and other diseases and frail elderly people who would have read that and think they’re not going to have an ED department,” he said.

“It’s just not true.”

Mr Mehan also rubbished other claims that the hospital was facing job losses or service closures, despite a change in funding model which will see $2.1 million cut when the existing Federal Council of Australian Governments (COAG) funding agreement expires in October.

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 (MBS)

for non-admitted, non-referred professional services provided in emergency departments, such as outpatient (GP) services.

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

“That funding source stops but it doesn’t stop Medicare being able to be charged for other items,” Mr Mehan said.

“We still have access to Medicare funding for those same items through other services.

“What we have to do is work with local GPs to see if that funding source changes, what other funding sources are available to continue those services.”

Mr Mehan said CHHHS CEO Clare Douglas had met with staff at Mareeba Hospital last week and personally assured them their jobs were safe.

Meanwhile, Mareeba Mayor Tom Gilmore met with State Health Minister Cameron Dick yesterday, seeking a “gold-plated, unequivocal statement about the future of Mareeba Hospital.

“In the absence of an interested or competent local member, it obviously falls, once again, to the duty of the council to raise these issues,” he said.

Cr Gilmore also presented Mr Dick with an economic report prepared by economist Bill Cummings highlighting the value of the hospital to the Mareeba community.

“The report demonstrates clearly that we need the level of service we’re getting from

the Mareeba Hospital at the present time, and essentially, that the existing satellite hospital system is functional and appropriate,” he said.

“Hospitals like Mossman, Atherton, Innisfail and Mareeba take the front-line impact…in terms of emergency presentations and chronic illness.

“We also can provide, on a visitation basis, specialist services at these facilities.”

The hospital employed 180 staff at the end of the 2016 financial year and spent $24 million.

That was up from 127 staff and $13.1 million at the end of the 2010 financial year.

Cr Gilmore said the economic report “cut through” outdated thinking by the Health Department when it came to providing health services to regional areas outside of Cairns.

Well-known local resident Darryl Chaplain said he was concerned for the future of Mareeba Hospital, and urged the State and Federal Governments to work out a solution before the COAG funding agreement expired.

“The town has grown in leaps and bounds over the last five years, so why would they even consider reducing a vital service that’s already run off its feet?” he said.

“There’s no way any services should be getting cut…There’s no bulk billing, 24-hour medical centre in Mareeba or Atherton like there is in Cairns to take the pressure off their emergency department.”

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Airport upgrade gets serious MAREEBA’S ongoing $18 million airport upgrade has kicked up a gear with an invitation to tender now being sought for major works.

Council has invited BMD Boral Joint Venture, Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd, FK Gardner & Sons Pty Ltd and FGF Developments Pty Ltd to provide written tenders for the upgrade of the airport’s runway, taxiways, lighting and aviation commercial precinct.

The shortlist follows an initial Expressions of Interest process that ran from early December to the end of January, resulting in a total of 10 re-

sponses.

With roadworks along the airport’s Vicary and Ray roads well underway, attention has now turned to the all-important runway surface.

An additional layer of asphalt will eventually be added to the existing gravel runway in order to take Dash 8 turboprop aircraft on a regular basis, while also being able to take the much heavier Fokker 100 jetliners if required.

The tender report, delivered at last Wednesday’s council meeting, noted the hazardous and complex nature of constructing “aircraft pave-

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ments” in an operational airport.

The airport upgrade is being funded with $13 million from the State Government’s Royalties for Regions program and $5M from the Australian Government’s National Stronger Regions Fund.

The upgrade is expected to be finished by August next year.

Meanwhile, the Federal Government has tipped in $4.6 million to upgrade remote airstrips across Queensland, including parts of the Cape and Gulf region.

Normanton, Karumba, Gregory Downs and Mornington Island will all be upgraded the Federal Remote Airstrip Upgrade Programme.

“This is a wonderful achievement for all of our people who have aggressively sought money for the upgrading of our rural airports,” said Kennedy MP Bob Katter.

“During the wet season it is impossible to keep all of the roads operable and our airports quite literally become our only lifeline – so every effort must therefore be made to keep those airports in working order.”

In last week’s edition of The Express, it was reported that since July 1, Tablelands Shire residents have been charged $466 a year for water access and 56 cents per kilolitre for water used. This is incorrect. The water access charge has been effective since January 1.

The paper regrets the error.

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lost in Regional Queensland under Annastacia Palaszczuk’s watch. That is unacceptable.

The LNP knows that people living in regional Queensland IN a letter to the editor in The Express (15/2), I asked the Mareeba Shire councillors and the mayor to explain why they are hurting, we know they are finding it tough to get a job and we know they are sick to death of lip service from Annastacia were blocking the Reedlodge application.

As it so happened, in the same paper mayor Tom Gilmore Palaszczuk.

The LNP understands investment in Regional Queenshad an article explaining why the Mareeba Shire Council did not approve said application. I am now convinced that under land creates jobs, boosts morale and creates a flow-on effect the conditions stated by the mayor, the council had no alter- throughout regional economies.

That is why the LNP will reinstate our successful Royalnative but to reject the application. Thank you, Tom. Ron Kane, ties for the Regions program should we be successful at the Mareeba state election.

We will invest $495 million over four years to ensure regional towns and cities that have been starved of infrastructure under Annastacia Palaszczuk get their fair share.

The LNP believes royalties collected by the State GovernTHE Liberal National Party knows that Regional Queensland ment should be invested back into the regional communities that generated them. is the driving force behind the state’s economy.

Be it for a road upgrade, new bridge, levee bank or upUnfortunately, the regions have been neglected under Annastacia Palaszczuk who has slashed more than $3.6 billion grades to essential services such as water, waste and aviafrom the infrastructure budget since being elected. Regional tion infrastructure.

Regional Queenslanders are sick to death of playing secQueensland has felt the brunt of those cutbacks.

Labor governments have long denied regional Queens- ond fiddle to their city counterparts, an all too familiar sceland the infrastructure investment it desperately needs, and nario under Annastacia Palaszczuk.

The LNP has a rich history and bond with regional deserves, to keep up with growth.

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Focus on families before politics SO here we are again, with politicians bouncing the issue of better support for

people with a disability around the floor of Parliament House like the proverbial football. Unfortunately all that’s being achieved is a massive own-goal.

At what point did it seem like a good idea to pit welfare and families against the National Disability Insurance Scheme?

For starters, it’s not even a logical argument when the Productivity Commission found that the NDIS would be more cost effective than the status quo.

So, having dispensed with the notion that there was a cheaper alternative, the only thing that can be called into question is that of “need”. Do our politicians believe that people with a disability need and deserve more and better than they’ve historically received, or don’t they?

People across this country have suffered immeasurably as a result of a devastatingly underfunded disability sector.

And now, implicitly, they’re being asked to apologise for getting what they need, to the detriment of their fellow citizens.

I can only imagine what it must feel like for someone who has been waiting desperately for support, as they watch this debacle play out in Parliament and across media. From finally being told that you had a right to a fulfilling life – that you are a valued member of your community and part of this country’s fabric – to having your desperation publicly weighed and measured against that of some of the poorest members of our community. All our leaders have succeeded in doing is creating and debating a humiliating hierarchy of need.

There was never any question that the introduction of the NDIS would be a steep learning curve, and an expensive one at that, but giving with one hand while taking away with the other is downright cruelty. This is a turbulent time – people who have been struggling are desperate to ensure that this opportunity does not slip through their fingers, and those currently reliant on support are terrified of losing what they fought long and hard to secure. Why add to their stress?

Why make them winners or losers in an unnecessary political showpiece?

Because ultimately, in social and moral terms, we are all the poorer for this debate.

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HELPING HAND: Mickayla Studwick, pictured here with mum Kerrie Hare, is hoping to raise $6500 to buy a compact oxygen concentrator to help with her condition.

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LIFE can be tough sometimes for young Mickayla Studwick.

Born with Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (PPH), the bubbly 13-year-old Mareeba State High School student is confined to a wheelchair but makes the most of her situation.

And now she needs your help.

Mickayla is calling on community support to help her raise $6500 to buy a compact oxygen concentrator.

The youngster’s current concentrator, which she needs to live, will be too big to fit into her new motorised wheelchair.

Mareeba State High School Head of Special Education Michelle Burgess said coupled with the motorised wheelchair, the concentrator would be life-changing for Mickayla in terms of giving her more independence and the ability to better socialise.

“This will give her a new lease on life,” she said.

“Mickayla has a bubbly personality, is quite articulate and is a social butterfly.

“That’s why a motorised wheelchair will enable her to spread her wings.”

Ms Burgess said Mickayla had achieved a number of milestones at school last year, including attending her first swimming carnival, going on excursions and attending school full time.

“Mickayla’s now in mainstream maths and English, she’s never had those opportunities before,” she said.

The Indie Rose Foundation has come on board to help Mickayla’s plight, pledging $1000 towards the purchase of a new concentrator.

Mickayla’s mum Kerrie Hare said she would be grateful for any support to help her daughter.

“Every bit helps,” she said.

“The school has been absolutely wonderful.”

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Get ready for NDIS

A STATE-government funded series of free presentations is set to help locals prepare for the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) next year.

The Mamre Association’s “Pave the Way” program will assist local carers and families to undertake “whole of life, developmental and outside service planning which safeguards family members in the long-term”.

A presentation will be held at the Mossman Bowls Club between 10am and 12:30pm on March 13 and Atherton’s Hallorans Hill Lookout Park at the same time on March 15.

Mamre will also be offering NDIS participants in Atherton the chance to have “individual conversations” to directly address any concerns they might have following their presentation, between 1pm and 5pm.

Up to 1150 new jobs are expected to be created across the Far North when the NDIS is rolled out in the region from July 1, 2018.

A local NDIS forum was held in Atherton last August, attended by Disability Services Minister Coralee O’Rourke and Dalrymple MP Shane Knuth.

Ms O’Rourke said the NDIS would be the “the biggest social reform we’ve had in years”.

“It’s going to change completely the way people with disabilities are living their lives,” she said.

To register for the presentation, head to www.pavetheway.org.au or call 3291 5800.

To register for a conversation, call 3291 5800 or 1300 554 402.

Lions Club of Atherton member Kevin Ramke with granddaughter Makkira.

Lions Recycle for Sight program Atherton Lion Kevin Ramke looks on proudly as his granddaughter Makkira finishes packing another box of used spectacles for the Lions Recycle for Sight program.

Lions Recycle for Sight Australia is part of the Lions Clubs International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program, headquartered in Clontarf, Queensland and operating throughout Australia and overseas.

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equipment to many parts of the world via Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs and other humanitarian organisations for poor people in need, at no expense or obligation on the recipient.

Over the fifteen years that the Australian program has existed, it has delivered 2.5 million pairs of spectacles to countries in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent, East Asia and the Far East, including China, the countries of the Pacific Rim and Southern Asia and Oceania.

Kevin estimates that, together with fellow Lions Club member Peter Dickenson and the generous assistance of local optometrist Jeffrey Reid, they have collected well over four thousand pairs of spectacles for the program during the past six to seven years.

If you have a pair or two of old spectacles that you no longer need, drop them into Kevin at LJ Hooker or Jeffrey Reid Optometrist, both of Main Street, Atherton.

Waterfront project progressing marina strengthening: Cooktown foreshore Webber Esplanade Waterfront project manager Chris Wood.

Seawall remediation works on Cooktown’s waterfront construction site are progressing, with more than half the rock wall now remediated.

Rock work on the seawall and marina is expected to be finalised in March, and tidal lagoon backfilling has now been completed.

“The next major phase will be roadworks, construction of the internal earthworks and installation of services,” Cook Shire Council Project Manager Chris Wood said.

“Later in the year when the earthworks are complete, we can then start to pretty it up with landscaping and turfing.”

The area is a construction site and is completely off limits to non-authorised personnel for safety reasons. The

esplanade road is open to local residents only, with all road users in the area reminded to be aware of increased traffic, including heavy machinery, and changed traffic conditions on the road, and to obey all road signage.

The waterfront project is expected to be finalised in late 2017, and will include a children’s water play area, kiosk and toilets, barbecues, parklands, fishing platforms and a waterfront walk. Remediation works are being undertaken to ensure structural integrity of the site after a complaint was made to the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection last year.

For more information contact Council’s Infrastructure Services team via email at mail@cook.qld.gov.au or phone on 4069 5444.

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it was such a cool thing to introduce him to our kind of music. He slept, we danced through a hot, sticky night marvelling at the energetic band on stage.

“In 1990 I was a volunteer at the amphitheatre and had the best night ever. The image of steam rising and spraying from Peter Garrett’s head is something I, and many others, will always remember. We still talk about that concert.

“I can’t wait for this concert, 26 years is a long time between gigs.”

Recent upgrades to the amphitheatre have been significant, including new amenities, bar, kitchen, stalls and front of house upgrades, extended car parks,

newly paved areas and a heavy duty electrical upgrade.

Meanwhile, the amphitheatre will host “Revamp the Amp” on April 8, featuring acts such as Ash Grunwald, Kingfisha , Chase the Sun and more, as a way to relaunch the amphitheatre and to showcase the new upgrades to the community.

For ‘Revamp the Amp’ tickets go to www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=248323 Tickets for Midnight Oil will be announced in the coming weeks.

Stay updated at www.kurandaamphitheatre.org or the Kuranda Amphitheatre official Facebook page.

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Music icons Midnight Oil will thrash out at the Kuranda Amphitheatre on October 7 in what’s been dubbed “the Aussie rock concert of a lifetime”.

Amphitheatre committee member Mandy Dewey said she had fond memories of the last few times the Oils played in Kuranda.

“My first Midnight Oil concert at the amphitheatre in 1985 was legendary,” she said “We drove up from Bowen with our four-year old-son for the weekend thinking

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“The game allows us to extend our bike safety education beyond the classroom and into homes across Queensland, allowing thousands to access potentially life-saving lessons,” he said.

“Children of RACQ staff tested the game throughout its development and we think it’s exciting that we can deliver world-class technology out of Queensland,” he said.

Minister for Road Safety Mark Bailey said it was great to see organisations such as RACQ using innovation to save lives.

“I commend RACQ for its ongoing efforts in educating young Queenslanders about safety on our roads,” Mr Bailey said.

RACQ has become the first motoring club in Australia to embrace virtual reality technology, bringing a new era of road safety education to Queensland children.

The State’s peak motoring body recently launched the ‘RACQ Bike Safety Game’ to teach children in a new and engaging way how to be safe around roads when riding a bike.

RACQ spokesperson Paul Turner said the game was focused on educating children to be aware of their surroundings and could be played through an Android or Apple smartphone, using Google cardboard or Samsung gear VR headsets.

“The game has three levels where kids learn how to behave at different intersections and how to constantly check what’s around them,” Mr Turner said.

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Community Drive to befit locals

COMMUNITY DRIVE: Nicky Schneider is all smiles after picking up her new Mazda 3 last week and choosing the Mareeba Animal Refuge to receive $100. Pictured with sales executive Adrian Madrid.

DEALER principal of Mareeba Mazda and Mareeba Mitsubishi, David Mete, has introduced a community initiative that will benefit local sporting, community groups and charity organisations whenever a new vehicle is sold.

As an employee of local people, the dual dealership is passionate about the community and has introduced a “Community Drive” program.

For every new car sold, Mareeba Mazda and Mareeba Mitsubishi will allocate $100 to each customer, who in turn will donate

the money to the local sporting, community group or charity of their choice.

The donation will be on behalf of the customer who will get to choose which group the donation goes towards.

At the end of each quarter the Mete Motor Group will allocate the funds to all the different recipients.

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“The program could be worth up to $30,000 or $40,000 per year, depending on sales and the customer gets to choose which organisation they would like to support.” he said.

As you contemplate purchasing a vehicle, be assured a local company is giving back to worthy causes. Mareeba Mazda and Mareeba Mitsubishi are located at 313-315 Byrnes St, Mareeba. Call 4092 5100.

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Spoon batter into a ziplock bag and snip off the corner. Squeeze the batter into a well greased donut pan. Divide the batter evenly into the six donut wells so the donuts will bake evenly.

3. Bake at 180°C for 11-12 minutes. Let cool for a couple minutes, then remove to cooling racks. While still warm, brush all sides of each donut with melted butter, then dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture till well coated.

Being unappreciated by your boss could make it hard to do your work effectively. Keep your ears open, especially to those who care about you. Uncertainties regarding your home and family are evident.

June 22 to July 22 Cancer Use discretion in your dealings and refrain from making verbal promises of any kind. You might not be as reserved on an emotional level as you’d like.

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Trying to deal with your mate will be unproductive and possibly hurtful. Look into any educational activities involving the whole family. You can make money if you are careful not to let it trickle through your fingers.

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Sept 24 to Oct 23 Your confidence will stabilize your position. Look into family outings or projects. Your ability to stand out in a crowd will bring you the recognition you desire.

Real estate should be lucrative for you.

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Talk to your mate about a vacation and discuss the expectations of your relationship. Difficulties with females you live with could cause emotional stress.

You may not see your situation clearly. You must refrain from overspending on entertainment.

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything.

Exercise programs will be effective. It’s time to reevaluate your motives. You’ll be tempted to spend extravagantly this month.

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8. Capable of producing a deep or ringing sound.

9. Of long ago or former times, used in nostalgic or mock-nostalgic recollection.

10. Make or become sweet or sweeter, especially in taste.

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14. Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess.

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20. At right angles to a horizontal plane; in a direction, such that the top is directly above the bottom.

22. A journey, especially a long or meandering one.

You may have a problem dealing with elders. Don’t let criticism upset you. Hassles will delay your plans. You need to do something that will make you feel better about yourself.

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You may want to take another look at the investment you are about to make. If you can’t get away, make plans to do something special with friends or relatives.

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1. A groove cut in the face of a board, into which the edge of another board is fixed.

2. In one’s own house.

3. An area of water when it ices over.

4. Cut with a wide, sweeping movement, typically using a knife or sword.

5. A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity.

6. An identification used by a person with access to a computer.

11. A person or thing that wriggles.

13. The highest singing voice.

15. A protective covering of cloth or leather for the ankle and lower leg.

17. Culpable of or responsible for a specified wrongdoing.

18. Turn away one’s eyes or thoughts.

21. The fragrant heartwood of a tropical Asian tree.

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

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This immaculately designed four bedroom, two bathroom home features everything your heart could desire, including a modern kitchen with an island bench, a spacious walk-in pantry and custom built cabinets with 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.

The four spacious bedrooms are complimented by a stylish modern bathroom, plus an ensuite and builtins. Add the spacious alfresco area that flows beautifully into the main living, dining and kitchen area, an office plus masses of storage space and a double garage.

The Rosewood house and land package is proposed for construction on Lot 7 Yarrabee Close, Amaroo. Surrounded by mag-

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A stunning 1109m2 lot with a bush back-

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72ha Walkamin gem New to market and central to Mareeba and Atherton is this 72ha Walkamin farm. Currently used as grazing land, it features approximately 20ha of arable land with the remainder gently undulating forest.

You will feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, but this property is ideally located within walking distance to the local school and shop.

The property features a 5-year-old, three bedroom, plus office home, with two bathrooms and open plan living. There is also a large verandah off the main home.

As an added bonus the property also has a recently renovated farmhouse that can be rented out.

The farmhouse has two bedrooms, plus a sleep out and two toilets.

Two dams and a 60ML water allocation means you will never go dry. One dam is spring fed, while the other is a catchment dam. Plus you will be in heaven with 700m of Rocky Creek frontage.

This is the first time this property has been on the market in 16 years and is offered as a private sale at $1.3 million, walk-in-walk-out.

For a private inspection and more information, contact the owners direct on 0473 590 840.

Walkamin farm Rental home next to school OPEN HOME

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM - 12 NOON 13 Mirrabook Ave, Amaroo Park • NEAR NEW 4 BEDROOM + STUNNING ENSUITE + SPA • FULLY AIRCONDITIONED, QUALITY FIXTURES, REAR PATIO • 935M2 BLOCK, PRIVACY FENCED + SIDE ACCESS

PRICE: OFFERS OVER $400,000 0417 700 468 WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

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

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

www.4880.com.au

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, Lynette on 0427 153 868 or Mark on 0428 121 520. Email mrea4880@qld. chariot.net.au MAREEBA $350 p/week Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 0428 121 520 or 0427 153 868

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The home has air-conditioning, one bathroom and toilet, internal laundry, single carport, front patio Address: and rear deck/enPrice: tertainment area.

Agent: Outdoor pets only.

For rent at Contact: $350.00 per week.

Heavenly acreage Hideaway!

RENOVATED TIMBER HOME

• 3 BEDROOMS • FULLY REPAINTED • NEW KITCHEN CUPBOARDS • SEPARATE LOUNGE • COMBINED KITCHEN & DINING • NEW SHOWER RECESS • NEW VANITY & TOILET FENCED 779M2 ALLOTMENT • NEAR SCHOOL

$285 PER WEEK 4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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• 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: $1.3million (WiWo)

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Acreage lifestyle plus income MAREEBA PROPERTY OFFICE

SOLE AGENCY MAIN HIGHWAY FRONTAGE • 34.2 Ha land parcel, 2 road frontages • Cairns side, arable land, improved pastures • Close proximity to Mareeba town centre • Rental income, development potential (STCA)

EXCLUSIVE RENOVATE OR INVEST • 807m2, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home • Lounge, separate dining, open plan kitchen • Hardwood floors, tiled front patio • Built-in BBQ, garden shed, double carport

$1,900,000

$199,000 NEG

JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

CARMEN CASSIN 0475 777 136

Located 10 minutes out of Mareeba is this 4.42 hectare income producing lifestyle property that backs on to a permanent creek.

The property comes with a double brick three bedroom, two bathroom home; plus a shed, income producing fruit trees, solar panels, machinery and a water licence.

Property improvements include: • Three bedroom plus office, two bathroom double brick home • Masonry block shed measuring approximately 20m x 10m with power • 6KW solar power system • 8 ML water licence which is gravity fed from the channel • 275 lime trees and 200 mango trees • Venturi fertiliser system

• 2 x Fiat tractors, 1 x Ford backhoe with attachments and 1 x spray tank.

Listed at $849,000 negotiable. All this and more with the added income produced from this property makes a great lifestyle opportunity.

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

Address: Price: Agent:

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MAREEBA $POA EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344

Welcome to your new home Still Searching for the perfect property?

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.

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

AUCTION: ON SITE 18TH fEBRUARY @ 12 NOON

Call Karen at AREA REAL ESTATE 0458 408 540

HOME AMONG THE GUM TREES Get away from the crowds and enjoy a rural lifestyle just down the road from the therapeutic hot springs. Fish in your dam, develop a hobby in the huge carport or just chill! It’s all possible from this address. Modern, comfortable one bedroom home with internal laundry and a sleepout and all mod cons.

Just 16 kilometres from Ravenshoe, half acre plus manageable block surrounded by bush. Does this sounds like you?

IT’S AffORdAblE TOO jUST $138,500

Call Karen at AREA REAL ESTATE 0458 408 540 PAGE 16 The Express, Wednesday, February 22, 2017

This outstanding new home situated at Amaroo Park, Mareeba, offers buyers the perfect family location.

Amaroo Park, Mareeba's most sort after new subdivision, is located on the Cairns side of Mareeba, only 55 minutes from the Cairns international airport.

Offering a friendly, safe community environment, perfect for the young family, retired couple of professional young couple, this new home will be ready to move in for Easter!

The home has been designed with the family in mind, with four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, a gourmet galley kitchen, open plan living and an outdoor entertaining area, perfect for a BBQ or relaxing after a hectic day at work.

It is built with style and includes European stainless steel appliances and stone benchtops in the kitchen, bathroom and ensuite. Quality items and finish continue throughout, giving you a home to be proud of, plus complete with a 5kw Solar Panel system installed!

If you're a first home buyer, you're in luck. The

state government $20,000 great start program offers new home buyers the opportunity to access the $20,000.

Features... four bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully air-conditioned, fully fenced, fully tiled including patio and garage, fully turfed, TV points in all four beds, large stacker doors opening into the patio, double shower heads in ensuite and main bath, stand alone bath tub in main bathroom, irrigation system installed and 5kw Solar Panel system.

Listed to sell with all the extras at $443,000 – contact exclusive agent Alex Srhoj at Ray White Mareeba on 0403 343 692 or email alex.srhoj@ raywhite.com Address: Price: Agent:

Contact:

MAREEBA $443,000 EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj Ray White Mareeba 0403 343 692

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PROPERTY 5 acres – Cairns side of Mareeba

Two bedroom unit in a quite complex TWO bedroom solid unit plus office, tiles throughout, fans, a/c to living area, built-ins, short walk to town, lawn maintenance included and no outside pets welcome.

For rent at $270.00 per week.

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Nothing to do but move straight in. This well presented home is conveniently situated on the Cairns side of Mareeba.

Features include: • Four bedroom solid block home • Separate living and dining rooms • Two bathrooms • Large entertaining area • Fenced house yard Address: • 15m x 7m powPrice: ered shed, plus Agent: 7m x 7m colour bond shed Contact: • Bore water

Country Living on 5 ACres

INCREDIBLE VALUE!

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/MAE110608

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A MUST SEE... this fantastic 2 bedroom unit, constructed of masonry block is located within walking distance to Coles.

Check out these features: • 338m2 of exclusive use and fully fenced allotment • Private driveway to open carport • End unit position • Enormous bedrooms with mirrored built-in robes • Spacious living with split system airconditioning • Refurbished modern kitchen • Blinds and security screens • Currently tenanted but available for owner/occupier if required Price: $187,000 Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

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• 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

2.5 ACRES PURE LIFESTYLE

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DiD you say $179,000!!

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

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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CURTAINS & BLINDS

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

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

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

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

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

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Tracks > Rods > Accessories

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive

& Furnishings

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

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

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

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

Supply & Fit

TO IN Blinds and Curtains

Desiree Siemon

For

P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701

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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

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

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

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FLOORS

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

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

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

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

FUEL receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Service StationS open to the public

24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers (Mareeba only)

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

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Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

ADVERTISING HAS NEVER BEEN MORE AFFORDABLE!

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Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146

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

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

CHILDCARE

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CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

Do it right the first time!

BLINDS

Trust the BLIND specialists!

phOne 4092 2922

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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

BLINDS

Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

ENTERTAINMENT

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

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Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

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

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

QBCC No. 889232

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

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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 PROTECT 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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TRANSPORT POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP

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

71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA

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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

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

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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

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

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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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TRUCK/ CRANE HIRE

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HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION?

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

WN E D LOCALLY O ATED AND OPER QBCC No. 889232

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

We have the perfect venue!

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

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

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

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Church Notices

Position Vacant

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

Qualified SandblaSter Required for immediate start, local Mareeba business.

Phone 4092 5577 For More Info

MAREEBA

Funeral Notice BRIGNOLO: Teresa

Late of Mareeba, Teresa passed away peacefully on Wednesday 15th February, 2017. Aged 92 years.

Much loved wife of Carlo (dec). Loving mother and mother in law of Victor and Angie. Loved Nonna of Toni and Eric, Tracy and Vince, Carmel and Clint. Bis Nonna of Xavier and Ciarra, Tyson and Braxton.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Teresa’s Requiem Mass which is to be held at St Thomas Catholic Church, Constance St, Mareeba on Thursday the 23rd February 2017 commencing at 10.30am. In keeping with Teresa’s wishes a private cremation will take place.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

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

www.guilfoylefunerals.com.au

fax us: 4092 6346

Mulungu Aboriginal Corporation is a Health Service with a strong focus on Community Development in conjunction with Primary Health Care, Chronic Disease prevention and Early Education and Care.

The following vacany exists within our Service:

FARM HAND POSITION AVAILABLE Mango Orchard Dimbulah

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

HEAltH PRofEssionAl Applications are invited from experienced Health Professionals on working to establish an integrated model for Maternal and Child Health programs in Mareeba and Kuranda to develop best practice frameworks, culturally secure tools and clinical care pathways for SEWB/Mental health screening, education and support as part of an integrated model Demonstrated ability in:  Project management  Child/Youth and Mental Health  identifying culturally appropriate health care that responds to the needs of individuals within the community and value adds to their health care.

This position is Full Time - Fixed Term to June 2018, based in Mareeba with travel to Kuranda.

EssEntiAl: Driver’s licence, Working with Children Blue card (or able to obtain), Obtain a Federal Police Check.

PlEAsE ContACt MiCHAEl DAViEs foR An APPliCAtion PACKAGE AnD Position DEsCRiPtion EMAil: mdavies@mulungu.org.au APPliCAtions ClosE: 10th March, 2017.

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In Memoriam

Q.C.W.A. Aerial Outpost

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25th February, 2017 Mareeba Leagues Club Tickets Available From 11am at the Club Start 1pm Admission $3.00

Wanted WANTED: FRUIT GRADER SIZING MACHINE Parts or complete, round bin type fruit packing machine. Suitable for limes, mangoes or avocados etc. Rollers, bin tipper, belt or cup sizer, drying tunnel, brushes and rotary bins.

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In Loving Memory Of

Tender

Noel Ikin

13/10/1934 ~ 25/02/2016 I thought of you today, But that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday, And I will tomorrow too.

I think of you in silence, And make no outward show.

For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy, I do it every day.

It’s the heartache of losing you, That will never go away.

Forever in my heart, Julie.

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Cairns Hinterland Steiner School has over 200 students catering from Early Childhood to Class 10.

Nestled on 46 acres of bushland in Kuranda, near Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, we are seeking to fill the following position:

Administrative Officer – 0.8 FTE

Applicants must be willing to work within the ethos of the school and will be subject to a Working with Children Check.

To obtain a Position Description and Selection Criteria please contact: reception@chss.qld.edu.au If you have any queries please call 07 4093 8809.

All applications are required by close of business 3 March 2017.

FEBRUARY 25th

Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Cent Sale.

Mareeba Leagues Club doors open at 11am for a 1pm start. $3.00 entry.

WEEKLY, FORTNIGHTLY & MONTHLY EVENTS

 Q.C.W.A Mareeba hosts Bingo every Thursday from 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba.  Uniting Church Markets every Friday morning.

Hall beside Target. Q.C.W.A Aerial Outpost Branch Craft Day. Every 4th Wednesday of the month. 15 Wilson Street, Mareeba. Start 9am til late. Bring lunch. All Welcome.  Q.C.W.A Mareeba self help craft, cards and social morning every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. 9am at the Q.C.W.A Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba. All members and non members welcome.  PCYC Seniors Social Club meets for morning tea, outings, trivia and games every Tuesday from 9.30am at the PCYC Hall 136 Walsh St Mareeba (next to Vinnies). New members always welcome.  Al-Anon Family Groups - Help for family and friends of Alcoholics meets in Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Mareeba RSL Club Soup Kitchen meals available every Tuesday, 6pm - 8pm entry via back gate. Everyone welcome. Gold coin donation appreciated.

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EOI-MSC2017-01 OCCASIONAL PLANT HIRE - PANEL OF PROVIDERS Mareeba Shire Council invites offers from Contractors wishing to be considered for occasional hire of plant for the period 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 at various locations within the Local Government Area for which Mareeba Shire Council has responsibility. Plant that will be required is as follows: • Grader • Dozer • Excavator • Multi-Tyre Roller – Normal Hire • Multi-Tyre Roller – Dry Hire • Vibratory Drum Roller – Normal Hire • Vibratory Drum Roller – Dry Hire • Loader – Normal Hire • Loader – Dry Hire • Backhoe • Skidsteer Loader • Tractor/Slasher • Cartage Truck – Body Truck – Single Axle • Cartage Truck – Body Truck – Tandem Axle • Cartage Truck – Semi Tipper • Cartage Truck – Semi Side–Tipper • Cartage Truck – Body Truck And Dog Trailer • Water Truck – Body Truck – Single Axle • Water Truck – Body Truck – Tandem Axle • Water Truck – Semi Trailer • Low Loader • Crane • Miscellaneous Plant • Self Propelled Mower Obtaining Documentation: The tender documentation may be obtained via the following link http://msc.qld. gov.au/tenders or by contacting Council’s Tenders, Contracts and Insurance Officer, Julie Pitcher on (07) 4086 4683 or via email juliep@msc.qld.gov.au.

Lodgement of Offers: Offers must be lodged in the Tender Box of the Mareeba Shire Council at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time. Offers may also be posted to Council at PO Box 154, Mareeba 4880 (further information on conditions for postal lodgement are available in the full tender documentation). Late submissions received will not be eligible for consideration.

Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of offers is 11:00am on Tuesday 21 March 2017.

Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION ABANDONED VEHICLES To the owners of the following apparently abandoned vehicles: MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL DEPOT - KOWA STREET YEAR COLOUR MAKE MODEL BODY REGO Grey Kia Rio Sedan 809WDV 1985 Blue Nissan Urvan Van 157PFA 2003 Silver Nissan Pulsar Sedan 586IWR 1993 Blue Toyota Camry Sedan 312VIL 1998 Blue Toyota Camry Wagon Grey Land Rover Wagon Silver Ford Wagon Silver Mitsubishi Magna Wagon 1993 Silver Toyota Camry Sedan 8XB752 Green Toyota Rav4 Wagon Red Toyota Camry Sedan Red Holden Commodore Sedan 1998 White Toyota Corolla Sedan 071GDQ 1996 Silver Toyota Camry Sedan 930WJS Gold Ford Falcon Sedan 1995 Green Ford Falcon Sedan 725TGE White Mazda Tribute Wagon 1994 Silver Mitsubishi Magna Sedan 194WSB Purple Ford Festiva Hatchback 416VCS 1997 Blue Honda Honda Civic Sedan 724EMT White Mitsubishi Lancer Coupe Silver Ford Falcon Sedan 908LEP 1991 White Ford Laser GXL Sedan White Mazda 626 Hatchback White Ford Territory Wagon YHM36T Black Honda CRV Wagon 364WPL Notice is hereby given that, under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 Section 100, the vehicles listed have been removed from roads within the Local Government area and have been detained by Council.

The vehicles listed (unless owners claim possession) will be offered for sale by public auction on 9 March 2017 at 12:00pm at the Mareeba Shire Council Kowa Street Depot. Vehicles can be inspected between 11:00am and 12:00pm on the day of the auction.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. ENCLOSED shoes MUST be worn 2. There must be NO ATTEMPT to start a vehicle within the Council compound.

Any enquiries regarding these vehicles are to be directed to Council’s Local Law Officers on 1300 308 461.

Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

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Soccer star’s efforts highlighted Junior Cricket wrap MAREEBA soccer ace Tyler Ius has been praised for his success in sport after being highly commended at council’s Australia Day Awards last month.

While missing out on the Junior Sports award, which went to multitalented athlete Celeste Petersen, Ius was recognised for representing Queensland in the U12 boys soccer team at the Pacific School Games in 2015 and competing at the State Track and Field championships last October.

He was also noted for previously playing in the FNQ Heat’s U12 team in the National Premier League, where they made the grand final.

Ius, 13, and fellow local player Deane Alterio returned from a playing tour of England last month, where they faced off against some of the country’s top club teams as part of an elite Australian School of Football squad.

With one game remaining until the finals, Mareeba’s under 16 side had another exciting win at the weekend.

The boys travelled to Innisfail and played on a very slow, rain affected field and struggled with the bat to be all out for 85, in the 28th over.

The bowlers fought hard again with Corey Wilce and Dan Prien opening and containing their top order.

Braydon Olufson, Jimmy Rains and Tyson Brown kept the run rate slow.

Liam Bombardieri and Chris Adams then closed the innings allowing their batters only 18 runs in the final eight overs to defend the low score and win by three runs.

The under 14’s had a tough game against third placed Rovers who batted first and posted a big score of

3/207. Mareeba openers Ben Jones and Zac Myrteza got off to a good start, but the boys struggled to chase the big score ending on 9/115.

The Mareeba under 12’s played Port Douglas and had a solid win scoring 5/187. Patrick Cockburn was the top scorer with 42 not out and Jake Bombardieri 27, not out.

Mareeba boys Mac Cureton and Angus Campman played for Port Douglas, with Angus batting well to make 56 not out and helping them to 8/147.

Mareeba’s best bowlers were Jace Cureton 2/12 and Dulshan Heenkenda 2/16.

The under 10’s had the day off after their game was washed out with the Borzi Park field too wet for play.

Ladies T20 heats up

DRIVEN: Soccer star Tyler Ius was recognised at last month’s Australia Day Awards.

Another great day of ladies T20 Cricket was held in Mareeba at the weekend.

Two closely fought matches made for great entertainment with only 10 runs between the scores and both teams winning in the last two overs .

The Fine Legs defeated Maiden Overs 96-85, with top scorers Trisha Spry (Fine Legs) and Janelle Smithwick (Maiden Overs).

Scared Hitless won their first game

defeating Detention Dodgers 88-82. Top scorers were Kylie Cetinich (Scared Hitless) and Janelle Smithwick (Detention Dodgers).

The young Atherton Heat showed their dominance this week defeating Miss Hits 118-68, with highest runs going to Abbey Toshach (Atherton Heat) and Farrah Boustead (Miss Hits).

Two weekends remain of the Lacy Bra Cup held every Sunday in Mareeba.

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Stingers v A therton Saturday, F ebruary 18 at Loder Pa rk, Atherton

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Gators say bring on Roosters

BRING IT ON: Mareeba Gladiators five-eighth George House and hooker Clint Posselt want to see a big fan turnout at this week’s trial match against the Roosters.

MAREEBA coach Tye Ingebrigtsen had declared his side will hold no fear ahead of their local derby trial match against Atherton Roosters this weekend.

The Gators have been on a roll after winning their previous two trial matches against the Northern Pride Under 20s and Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks, hoping to make it three from three at Davies Park on Saturday night.

“I’m not too worried about the opposition. We’ve just got to worry about ourselves,” he said.

“Everyone’s positive heading into this one. A couple of wins early gets the boys in the right head space.”

The squad took it easy at last week’s training sessions, holding a pool recovery session on Tuesday before focusing on ball work on Thursday in an effort to freshen themselves up for the derby.

Roosters rising star Ty Grogan.

Ingebrigtsen said he hoped to see a strong turnout of fans for the game, as excitement builds ahead of the season opener, also against the Roosters.

“There’s a lot of people excited about seeing the two new teams. It’s not just us, reserve grade had a great win recently and they’ve got all new players as well,” he said.

“The trial will give us a good chance to see where we’re at and then come back and do it again in two weeks time for the start of the season.”

Mareeba hooker Clint Posselt said he couldn’t wait to rip in.

“I’ve been playing here since juniors and there’s always been a rivalry against Atherton,” he said.

The A-grade match will kick off at 6pm.

Atherton boost finals chance in a crucial match, Atherton gave their finals hopes a boost with an outright win over United at Loder Park, on Saturday.

Fired up by comments published in the media earlier in the week, the bowlers executed well against a quality batting line-up with Seppe Barletta taking nine wickets in the match.

Defending 198 on a good wicket, Seppe Barletta and Kyle Bing Chew opened the attack taking top-order wickets early to put pressure on the visiAtherton bowler Seppe tors.

Barletta finished with 9 Paul Nasser and Dan wickets.

Parnell dismissed the middle order and Seppe finished off to have United needing 12 runs off four overs to claim an back in the sheds all-out for 64. outright win.

With first innings points on the board Gerard Fox and Dan Parnell relished the boys gave themselves a shot at an the opportunity with Dan hitting a six outright win and enforced the follow-on. over mid-on, amid plenty of cheering United's batsmen dug in to be 4-109 at from the home crowd. tea, needing 26 runs to force Atherton to Atherton now play Barron River at bat again.

Crathern Park in the final round of the Seppe and Dan took the remaining five competition, with four teams vying for wickets allowing Atherton another shot two semi-final spots in a tight race.

Young Roosters impress in first trial match There will be little time to recoup for the Atherton Roosters after a creditable effort against premiers Ivanhoes in Saturday night’s pre-season trial at Roosters Stadium.

Roosters coach Dean Howard was more than pleased with his young sides effort in keeping Ivanhoes to a 18-10 defeat in the first pre-season rugby league trial for both clubs.

Howard is still looking for improvement in the Roosters remaining trial game at Mareeba this Saturday.

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“It was pleasing that we hung in there for the full 80 minutes and our youngsters handled the experienced Ivanhoes side pretty well,” Howard said.

“Many times we were guilty of dropping the ball early in the tackle count and that really hurt us. We can only improve on our performance and that will happen in the weeks ahead.”

In other trials played on Saturday, Townsville Norths first grade defeated Suburbs 26-22, while Ivanhoes won the under 19 game 40-24 over the Roosters.

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