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the community had come to offer support during this difficult time. “The aggregate of this society is made up of its individual parts and those parts are important, every one of them, and this mosque and its community is very much a part of that,” Mayor Gilmore said.

Mr Kempton was encouraged by the diversity of people who came to the Open Day, including police officers and people from other religions.

“It really shows to me that Mareeba is a good solid community and the Muslims are very much a part of this community,” he said. “If you look at the papers everyday it is a fearful time and people are worried, but this is a time for communities to pull together not to separate out.”

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Mareeba in the 1920s. The mosque was built

by Albanian Muslims with donations from the broader community. It was opened on April 25, 1970 and dedicated to the ANZACs. Following the success of the Open Day, Mr Murat hoped to hold other similar events.

“We certainly don’t want the community to feel that we are going to be a thorn in their side,” he said. “I hope that those who came today can take it out to the broader community that we are not the perpetrators of evil and that we’re quite normal people.”

Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore and Member for Cook David Kempton attended the Open Day and were thrilled so many members of

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THE community has come together at the Mareeba Mosque Open Day to send a strong message of unity.

People from Mareeba and around the Tablelands came to the mosque, on Saturday, to show their support and condemn the work of vandals who painted the word “Evil” on the mosque’s front wall a week earlier.

Mosque community trustee Paul Murat delivered a welcoming speech to the crowd expressing his appreciation of the phone calls and offers of help Mareeba’s Muslim community had received.

He became emotional when describing two

women who had travelled from Malanda to give flowers and express their sorrow at what had happened. Mr Murat hoped the Open Day would help create better understanding about the religion and strengthen the community’s bonds.

“This makes us feel like we are still part of the community, as we have always felt,” he said.

“We are Australian – we were born here and we live here. We support this country, as part of our economic base as well as our cultural base.

We are Aussies; we’re not here to influence or compel people to be something else.

“Our objective is to become better citizens and do more for our community in a good way.”

Mr Murat’s parents came from Albania to

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Bushrangers come to library

By Katherine Kokkonen BUSHRANGERS overran the Mareeba Library and tucked into worm paste biscuits for the school holidays.

The library was a scene of days-goneby when more than 20 kids took part in making their own ball and chain and tucked into the bushrangers’ snack of worm paste biscuits.

Ashton Martin, 7, said the bushrangers had needed to be shackled to stop them from running away. He said the worm paste biscuits they made at the library were tastier than the ones the bushrangers ate because they used lollies instead of real worms.

“They had no shops so they had to eat worms and biscuits,” he said.

“They turned grass into a biscuit and put mud on it and they didn’t want to see the worms in the mud, so they put flowers on it before they ate it.”

Activities started with storytelling time and the kids learning more about bushrangers. Library Assistant Prin Stroppe was pleased with the turnout and how enthusiastic the kids were.

“It’s done in a really kid friendly way and not too detailed,” she said.

“They were amazed that people were sent to jail for stealing a loaf of bread and that they were hiding in the bush.”

Mareeba Library will run another craft workshop on Wednesday, October 1. This time wannabe bushrangers will create Ned Kelly helmets, with the fun kicking off at 10.30am.

Yummy worm paste biscuits were on the menu for the Martin siblings, Ashton, 7, and Ainsley, 3.

Cassowary takes centre stage

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Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery Secretary Jax Bergersen was thrilled with the turnout.

THE plight of the majestic cassowary was centre stage at the first ever World Cassowary Day. Conservationists from around Far North Queensland converged in Kuranda on Friday, to celebrate the unique animal and draw attention to its decreasing population.

Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery Coordinator Jax Bergersen said the cassowary was an essential part of the ecosystem because it is the only animal that shifts large fruited seeds. She said cassowaries are in danger of becoming extinct due to human invasion of their habitat through development and because of animal predation.

“If it goes extinct then our whole forest’s diversity falls apart because those big trees can’t be transported,” she said.

“We can change the way we do things so that there is space for the cassowary, as well.”

Event manager Paul Webster hoped the day would give the community a sense of empowerment.

He said people don’t have to idly sit by and watch the demise of the most important and impressive bird in the world.

“We want from the tip of the Torres Straits to the tip of Tasmania, from Shark Bay to Byron Bay to get behind this,” Mr Webster said.

“It’s not just the responsibility of the wet tropics community to save this bird from extinction, it’s not only the responsibility of everyone in Australia—it’s the responsibility of the entire world.”

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore attended World Cassowary Day and said if the iconic cassowary was lost the dynamic of the rainforest would be irreversibly changed. He hoped the day drew people’s focus, and politicians’ attention, to the seriously endangered beautiful animal.

Next year’s World Cassowary Day will be held at Mission Beach.

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Aquis: What’s in it for us?

The Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort

By Carl Portella Economic and environmental impacts were on the agenda at the Mareeba chamber of commerce luncheon last Wednesday, September 24, as representatives of the multibillion dollar Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort addressed local business people.

With a total budget across two stages from 2014 to 2024 totalling $8.15 billion, 3,750 jobs during its peak construction by 2017 and an estimated 20,000 operational jobs upon completion, Aquis will prove to be one of the world’s great wonders.

Tableland businesses are asking “what’s in it for us”?

The sheer magnitude of the development, which will encompass 7,500 hotel rooms across eight towers, two casinos and numerous landscaped parks and gardens gives you some idea of its awesomeness.

The flow on effects to the local towns across the Tablelands will be enormous with the likelihood of job opportunities, spin offs to other local tourist destinations including the tablelands, larger visitor numbers across the region for restaurants, convenience stores, service stations, coffee shops and the list goes on.

David Kempton, Member for Cook, who attended the luncheon said it was “very interesting to see the scope and outline of the proposed project”. “It has been delivered to our government for approval and it’s in the process at the moment, that project requires a MEIS which is being considered by the Coordinator General.”

“I understand the Coordinator General in the

last couple of days has asked for more informa- in general if Aquis goes ahead”. “Even if we do tion, this is not a project considered mainly on not see any population growth, which I believe economic grounds, we are also evaluating the we will, people will move to live in the Mareeba social, infrastructure and community security im- Kuranda area. Raw products to build and run the plications. resort plus an increase in tourists number to the “In terms of Mareeba Shire and the Port region; this will lead to economic benefits to this Douglas district there is going to be an issue area. One of the challenges will be the increase around supply of resources and ultimately food in traffic on the Kuranda Range and Government products, the need for accommodation, and vary- needs to seriously look at improving this critical ing different pressures on areas like tourism,” piece of infrastructure for Cairns and the Tablesaid Mr Kempton. lands,” he said.

David Rivett from Environment North, Joe Moro In particular at the Mareeba Chamber of ComProject managers are hoping construction will President of Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, Daniel Bender Aquis executive and member for merce luncheon, discussions were raised on the begin as soon as all environmental and building Cook David Kempton.

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Lee Liaver has been awarded ABCRA North Queensland All Round Cowboy.

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Dimbulah SS celebrates 100 years

By Carl Portella 100 years of quality education was celebrated at the Dimbulah State School’s centenary last Saturday.

Almost 2,000 visitors, both local and interstate gathered to catch up with old school mates, teachers and principals. The land on which the school stands today was donated by the Hambling Family who had a mining lease over the property in 1914.

Shane Knuth Member for Dalrymple said “The school basically

started out as a tent in those early days, the seed that was sewn then has proved fruitful and the Dimbulah community should feel proud for what they have achieved.”

Former Student and Queensland State Treasurer Keith De Lacy, one of the special guests, reminisced about his schooling days at Dimbulah State School: “life revolved around the school in the old days they were central to the culture and the community.”

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We had to walk to school until our parents could afford bicycles, and it’s from those tough times that the community gained strong values,” said Mr. De Lacy.

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“You’ve got to read the cattle and take it as it comes. You’ve got to judge your line and see if you can catch it or rope it or steer wrestle it, that’s just the way it goes.”

ABCRA North Queensland Zone President Peter Williams has known Liaver for more than a decade and was surprised that the hardworking competitor hadn’t won the title before.

Liaver has competed at the nation finals in Tamworth and has represented Queensland in the State of Origin rodeo competition numerous times.

“Lee is a senior competitor and he is always up there,” Mr Williams said.

“He’s one of the nicest guys in the sport – he is well-mannered and always willing to help out.”

Mr Liaver now plans to compete next year in the nationals. He wanted to thank his father, Hamit Liaver, and brother, Keith Liaver, and Scott and Anne Sheppard.

By Katherine Kokkonen DETERMINATION and practice, practice, practice has earned Lee Liaver the title of North Queensland All Round Cowboy of 2014.

Mr Liaver, 35, has been competing in the arena for 18 years and developed an interest in the sport early because his father kept horses on the farm. While the title has been a long time in the making, Mr Liaver was still humble about his achievements.

“It’s like in any sport, a win is better than nothing,” he said. “You enjoy it while you’ve got it because it doesn’t come easy.”

Mr Liaver has put some of his success down to his horses: Casual, who won steer wrestling horse of the year, and Rocky, who won calf roping horse of the year. Mr Liaver also won the rope and tie, steer wrestling and Alan Gardner memorial categories.

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Ready, set, go for Yungaburra triathlon Picturesque Yungaburra is gearing up to be overrun with athletes and revellers for the inaugural Yungaburra triathlon.

Registrations are now open for the triathlon which will draw participants and spectators to the heritage village over the weekend of November 21 and 22. The event, however, is not just for those keen on running, swimming and cycling. An assortment of family friendly festivities will ensure a fun-filled weekend, and five triathlon events to suit all ages and abilities are also on the cards.

Yungaburra Association is a major sponsor of the event and President Max Lewis is excited with the committee’s preparations.

“The weekend will kick off with a welcome dinner at Nick’s Restaurant on Friday, 20 November, followed by the monthly Yungaburra Markets Saturday morning,” he said.

“At 2pm, the Olympic and Sprint Triathlon races will commence, which are National Paratriathlon and Triathlon Australia events.

Saturday evening will see local band the Ruff Diamonds perform a free outdoor concert, with headline guest act and recipient of an astounding 33 Golden Guitars, Lee Kernaghan performing five songs live.”

Sunday morning will involve an Enticer Triathlon event, Kids Aquathon and Corporate event. All races commence and end at the Afghanistan Avenue of Honour Memorial at the

Tinaburra Foreshore with over $9,000 in prize money up for grabs.

The event will also help raise funds for wounded Australian Defence Force members and increase awareness of the Soldier On organisation. Soldier On helps returned service men and women connect to the wider public, ensuring they are cared for and lead fulfilling and successful lives.

Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rosa Lee Long fully supported the triathlon festival and encouraged the community to get involved.

“Register now for an event. You can create a team with friends, family or work colleagues or participate as an individual competitor,” she said.

“Alternatively, plan to come along as a spectator and help raise funds for Soldier On.” For more information and to secure a place in an event, go to www.soldierontriathlon. com.au.

Yungaburra Triathlon sponsors Nick Crameri (Nick’s Restaurant), Cathy Corbitt (Tinaroo Sunset Retreat), Celeste Lovell (Global Free Style), Max Lewis (Yungaburra Association President), Marita Leoni (Lake Eacham Hotel) and Gail Barton (Elders Insurance) are happy to support such a worthy cause.

Shake up of student grading

By Katherine Kokkonen YEAR 12 students are breathing a sigh of relief after completing their Queensland Core Skills Test last month, but the routine looks set to change after the completion of a major review into Queensland’s Overall Position (OP) system.

The Queensland Review of Senior Assessment and Tertiary Entrance Processes is an independent review that was conducted over more than 12 months, including extensive consultation with educators, universities, parent associations and unions.

The review looked into the OP system, which has been operating in Queensland for more than two decades, and has come down with recommendations on how to improve the way Year 12 students are assessed and ranked for university entrance.

Queensland Minister for Education, Training and Employment John-Paul Langbroek said the government would use the review to develop a more modern and equitable alternative. He said the OP system had served Queensland well since it was introduced in 1992, but had become less relevant as education evolved.

“Twenty years ago, Year 12 mainly comprised of students who intended to go to university but today, most Year 12 students successfully combine an academic range of courses and vocational qualifications, providing options for further education, training and work,” he said.

“As a result we have seen a decrease in the there to be the best range of opportunities for the government releases its response.”

The Queensland Review of Senior Assesspercentage of Year 12 students awarded an OP. students—if they want to go to uni, they can go In 1992, about 80 per cent of Year 12 students re- to uni, if they don’t want to go to uni then that’s ment and Tertiary Entrance Processes and its recommendations can be accessed at www.acer.edu. ceived an OP. By 2013, this had dropped to 54 per okay, too.” cent. In contrast, 57 per cent of Year 12 students While the review looked to shake-up the final au/queenslandreview. completed a vocational education and training year of high school, the state government qualification in 2009, increasing to 67 per cent in still needs to adopt and implement the rec2013.” ommendations. If the recommendations The review recommended replacing the OP are to be implemented, current Year 12 system with a 60 point student subject results sys- students would not be affected. tem: 30 points for three school based assessments “If the government takes on board the and 30 points for external assessment. recommendations then to be fair to stuMareeba State High School Principal Jo dents there has to be good advanced warnSandra loves her Soothill said the review showed from a tertiary ing,” Ms Soothill said. work and her community. and schooling perspective that the “OP was not Mr Langbroek said the Queensland She will make everything fair and not the way to go”. The tertiary sector Government would carefully consider the found the OP was not giving fine enough grain content of the review before developing right for you! decisions, while from a high school perspective the official government response. students were taking multiple paths to university “Any changes that arise from this procand not just relying on their OPs. Ms Soothill ess will likely be phased in over a number gave the example of students completing early of years, to ensure senior students are able entry courses while still at high school to guaran- to plan their post-schooling pathways,” he 180 Walsh St, Mareeba tee university entry. said. www.communityfunerals.com.au “This review is about saying there are prob“I need to stress that current Year 11 lems in the nexus between the end of Year 12 and and 12 students will not be impacted when going to university,” she said.

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FlexiChoice runs musical sessions, Rhythm Express, on Fridays where each participant joins in keeping the group’s beat as well as having the opportunity to perform solo. Rhythm Express is about experimenting with instruments, learning to listen, connecting with each other, and having fun.

Service Coordinator Virginia Carr said the activity helps participants to build self-confidence and be creative. The activity allows each person to share in the experience, no matter what their disability is, because the sounds and rhythms are achieved simply without the need for complicated melodies.

“You can see their self confidence grow – people who were shy before wanted to stand up when they had own opportunity to play,” she said.

“Music is a universal activity that allows each person to express themselves emotionally and creatively and not be judged.”

Rhythm Express started a few months ago when a music therapist visited the FlexiChoice Activity Base and hosted music classes for the group and temporarily provided a range of instruments.

While FlexiChoice has some drums and keyboards, they are keen to expand their

collection. They are particularly looking for percussive instruments (such as djembes, congas and bongos) but would welcome anything from chimes through to guitars.

If you don’t have a musical instrument but would still like to support Rhythm Express, FlexiChoice will have an Indulgence Christmas Raffle with tickets going on sale, at the Mareeba Post Office Centre, on Tuesday.

For more information or to donate, call FlexiChoice on 4092 2332 or head to www.flexichoice.org.au.

FlexiChoice was previously known as Mareeba District Flexi Support Association and has been supporting people with disabilities across the northern Tablelands (Atherton, Mareeba, Kuranda, Julatten, and Dimbulah) for 11 years. FlexiChoice offers flexible and individual support in the way of social, sporting and leisure activities, learning and life skills development, personal care, light domestic support, independent living assistance and carer respite.

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By Katherine Kokkonen An oasis of tasty tomatoes and plentiful pumpkins will provide much needed nourishment for those going through a crisis, if Living Waters Pastor Jeff Xhafer has his way.

With the help of NEATO employment services, two greenhouses and garden beds have been established in the community garden on Living Waters grounds. Pastor Xhafer hoped the garden would provide more than enough produce for their soup kitchen, with the surplus to be donated to charity.

Pastor Xhafer said the soup kitchen was in keeping with the church’s charitable works, including a food bank, which has been operating since 2004. So far this year, Living Waters has given out 57 food parcels consisting of non-perishable food and last week averaged a food parcel a day.

Pastor Xhafer hoped to

set up a soup kitchen, which would use produce from the community garden.

“Rather than getting tomato soup from the can, we’d rather get it from the garden so it is fresh,” he said.

“In a practical way we are feeding those in genuine need. When I say genuine need I’m talking about people who have fallen on hard times and are in a crisis situation, and most of us are not aware, but it happens out there on a regular basis.

“We are going to simply supply to our community and we are a church that gives out all of the time. I believe what you sow is what you reap.”

Pastor Xhafer praised NEATO and work for the dole participants who had created the gardens with federal government funding.

If you would like more information, to contribute to the food bank or to volunteer, contact Living Waters and Pastor Jeff Xhafer on 4092 6888.

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Don Blandford with a 1965 Ford Mustang and Atherton Men’s Shed Secretary John Whyte with a 1968 Chevrolet El Camino Utility

The Atherton men’s shed is holding their “Cruise-In” for motoring enthusiasts on the Tablelands and beyond who have original, restored, modified, collectable, cars, trucks, motorcycles and machinery, who enjoy driving them and letting people look at them.

After their first successful event in August, another Cruisein will be held on Friday October 3 from 6-9pm in the car park at Atherton Men’s Shed, Railway Lane, Atherton.

More than 30 cars, 2 trucks and 6 motor cycles were displayed at the previous event and they are expecting even more this time around as interest surrounding the day spreads.

The Cruise-in is a free social night for enthusiasts and is open for the general public to come and view the vehicles. Food is available for purchase at the Men’s Shed sausage sizzle, Crepe Van and Luisun Pizza in Jack Street as well as the coffee express van with hot drinks.

Hayman’s Electrical have donated improved lighting for the car park which has been installed by local electricians Ron North and David Bourke.

Atherton Men’s Shed members are available to show people through the shed on the night.

There are rest room facilities in the shed which are wheel chair accessible via ramps.

For more details contact John Whyte Men’s Shed Secretary on 0459 790 089 or see our Atherton Men’s Shed Facebook page.

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So how did Ross do it?

First of all, Ross employed Business Consultant Karina Samperi to help transform the business to operate more efficiently and secondly, Ross changed the business from charging a percentage for funds under advice to a “Fee for Service”. This means that when Financial Planning work is done for clients, the client is quote a flat fee which includes: • Preparation of recommendations in the form of a written document known as a Statement of Advice (SoA).

• Implementation of the recommendations in the SoA. • Ongoing Services.

Fee are according to services provided and not a percentage which is based on the amount of money being invested, which is a much better outcome for the investor.

Clients have welcomed this change which has resulted in the employment of a Client Services Manager, Margaret Blakey, to assist with maintaining our client service standards. Margaret has extensive experience in SelfManaged Superannuation Funds and has a Diploma of Financial Services.

Ross Cardillo Financial Services invites you to a Share Market Seminar with Marty Rose, Snr Vice President, from Morgan Stanley Wealth Management who is presenting a “Share Market Briefing” on Wednesday, October 15, 5:45pm at RCFS office. To RSVP, call 4092 4129.

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Resident still wants answers Thank you Cr Stocker and Cr Hodge for your response to our ongoing campaign for funding justice to Marnane Road residents. Both replies said nothing as to why Marnane Road was put to the bottom the list. We now wait for an honest reply from Mayor Lee Long.

Cr Hodge said: I believe council is in fact working hard to resolve Marnane Roads ongoing issues. As professionally as possible.

What Cr Stocker put forward, seconded by Cr Hodge, included roads and a drainage project as follows: 1. Tinaroo Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade $2M 2. Tumoulin Trucking Pad construction $750,000 3. Brooks Road Upgrade $ 1.8M 4. Jue Sue Road upgrade $1. 8M 5. Peakes Gully drainage upgrade $ 1.5M 6. Beantree Road upgrade $ 1.5M After debate, Marnane Road upgrade at $2 M was added.

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Thank you Cr Hodge and Stocker for at least putting Marnane Road on the bottom of the list.

Could you please answer our questions why you ignore the councils own road prioritisation list and vote to elevate funding for Jue Sue Road to no 2 on the road funding list despite Jue Sue Road being NUMBER 38 on the council’s own road prioritisation tool, and Marnane Road being number 10 .

How did this road jump from 38 to 2? And why? At previous meetings the general manager has confirmed the prioritisation is accurate. Marnane Road is 28 places ahead of Jue Sue Road. Even Cr Marti voted in favour of Marnane recognising that it is a higher priority even though Jue Sue is in his division.

We demand answers from the Mayor and these two councillors. Why are Tolga residents suffering this continuing injustice? Why is the priority list being ignored?

Ronda Leitner, Marnane Resident

Councillor’s full story I note Cr Stocker seeks to justify his actions relating to the injustice that is Marnane Road, by blaming myself and Cr Marti.

The reality is this: • Marnane Road is council’s number 10 priority road upgrade • Jue Sue Road is number 38 • Crs Stocker and Lee Long supported Cr Hodge’s budget amendment to spend more (council money) on Jue Sue Rd design than on Marnane Road notwithstanding the latter is 28 places ahead, and if the priority list were honoured, then the design expenditure on Jue Sue will be wasted. The extra money could have been spent to give at least some residents relief.

• Cr Stocker only added Marnane Rd to the government funding application after being pressed by myself and Cr Marti. But he made it quite clear that he would only do so on two conditions : firstly, that he would not substitute Marnane for any other road , and secondly, that it go to the bottom of the list.

• If Cr Stocker argues that the council’s chosen priority order has no effect, then one wonders why he so forcefully demanded that Marnane be listed last—and he had the support of Crs Hodge and Lee Long—no surprises there!

• Why Stocker should think I would vote to put a number 10 priority road at the bottom and a number 38 priority road near the top is a mystery to me. The money should have been prioritised according to our own policy from council funds. I stand by that decision.

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By Katherine Kokkonen KIDS who are doing the right thing and putting rubbish in the bin have been rewarded for their conscientious actions.

Mareeba Mayor Tom Gilmore and Police Liaison Officer Alma Kennedy handed out McDonald’s vouchers to five skate park users who, unprompted, have been putting rubbish in the bin and helping to care for the area.

“That’s an incredible thing that these young people decided to show a good example, to show that they respect the skate park as valuable part of

their lives, and I’m really thrilled with that,” Mayor Gilmore said.

Mayor Gilmore said council would continue to monitor the litter situation at the skate park.

He hoped it would get to a point where more young people felt a sense of ownership of the skate park and understood why it was important to keep the place tidy.

Mayor Gilmore said some skate park users were setting a good example and he did not want to close down the skate park because others were littering.

“It’s for them and why they think

it’s sensible to trash it I have no idea,” he said.

“Say for instance, I got sick of it tomorrow and closed it, all I’m doing is persecuting those good kids who are trying to help and I don’t want to do that. What we do want to do is continue to encourage young people to do the right thing and simply put their waste in the bin—that’s all we ask.”

Mayor Gilmore was pleased McDonald’s had shown good corporate citizenship and come on board by providing the vouchers and also having workers assist with cleaning up the skate park.

Mayor Tom Gilmore and Police Liaison Officer Alma Kennedy hand out rewards to kids at the skate park.

Hundreds of signatures urge for better mobile coverage

Member for Leichardt Warren Entsch brought Kuranda’s problems with black spots to parliament by presenting a petition from Kuranda residents.

LEICHHARDT MP Warren Entsch has highlighted the issue of mobile phone coverage in Parliament, presenting a petition from Kuranda residents who are sick of battling mobile phone black spots and slow broadband.

The petition, with 579 signatures from residents and businesspeople of Kuranda, was tabled on Monday, September 22 and reinforced the dire state of telecommunications in the region.

“The lead petitioner is my good friend Bob Madden from Speewah, who has been on a long journey with me in our efforts to improve mobile phone reception,” Mr Entsch said.

“Kuranda still suffers from very patchy and unreliable mobile phone coverage, mainly due to its very

challenging physical terrain. In addition, broadband internet delivery via Telstra ports is inadequate to meet needs, forcing people to use satellite services.”

Mr Entsch said these services have either been over-subscribed or the system is unable to deliver usable speeds, resulting in some residents describing their connection as being “slower than dial-up”.

“This is frustrating and unacceptable, and seriously impacts on students, businesses and people trying to work from home,” he said.

Mr Entsch said he supported the petitioners in asking the Communications Minister to undertake an analysis of mobile phone reception and broadband delivery throughout the Kuranda area and to give urgent

consideration to some practical solutions.

He said he also advocated for Kuranda/Speewah to be included in the list of priority areas to be put forward to telecommunication companies seeking funding under the Mobile Black Spot programme.

The petition will now be referred to Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull and placed on the website of the Standing Committee on Petitions.

It is also likely to be passed on to the Parliamentary Secretary for Communications Paul Fletcher, who is driving the Coalition Government’s $100m Mobile Black Spot Programme and who met with Mr Madden during a visit to Cairns in July.

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People’s Plan

Families will now be able to track the progress of the 30year Queensland Plan and the delivery of key initiatives through an online whole of Government response.

Member for Cook David Kempton said we have listened to Queenslanders and actioned a 30-year Queensland Plan. “I encourage everyone to collaborate with Government to tackle future issues and ensure we can make The Queensland Plan a reality,” he said.

The Queensland Plan and the Government’s Response to the Plan can be accessed at www.queenslandplan.qld.gov. au.

The Queensland Plan is being delivered online so that the government can progressively add new actions as they are developed over time.

Funding available for Queensland clubs The Get Playing Plus program is an extension of the successful Get in the Game program, where Queensland clubs can have their share of $20 million in funding.

Investments ranging from $400,000 and $1.5 million will be granted for projects that provide new sport and recreation facilities or improve on existing facilities, with no limit to the

maximum total project cost with over two years support from State Government.

Projects that target the increased participation of women and girls, accommodate multi-purpose, shared or co-located facilities, or that involve participation in outdoor recreation activities will be highly regarded.

Designed specifically to counter increased costs in delivering infrastructure projects in remote and small population areas, departmental contributions will vary depending on geographic location in Queensland, which will make projects more viable for these communities.

Member for Cook David Kempton said he wanted to see applications from the local area make the most of this chance to upgrade existing sporting facilities. Mr Kempton also offered for those considering applying to contact his office if they need any assistance on 4092 7608.

Organisations eligible to apply for funding are: local councils, local or regional level Queensland not-for-profit sport or recreation organisations and not-for-profit community organisation (whose primary objective is sport or recreation). Applications open today and close on October 20th at 5pm. For more information, visit www.nprsr.qld.gov.au.

Weipa-Mapoon Access Road A key road in Mapoon has been improved thanks to the Queensland Betterment Fund.

The Weipa-Mapoon Access Road was an unsealed gravel road that provided the only access for the Mapoon community to Weipa and the Peninsula Developmental Road.

Member for Cook David Kempton said the improvements will provide better safety for motorists and enable the community to safely evacuate during major rainfall and flooding.

“Intense rainfall and run-off during Tropical Cyclones Olga, Neville, Ului and Paul extensively damaged the road in 2010. It

A day in the life of a grevillea...

Spring has sprung – or at least the birds seem to think so!

This time of year, native gardens throughout the region burst into bloom and grevilleas come alive with birds of all shapes, sizes and colours.

In fact, each grevillea bush is a mini-ecosystem in its own right.

Here at Yuruga you can be guaranteed to see plump Yellow Honeyeaters and the melodious Brown Honeyeaters every day of the year. They love the grevillea flowers and the feast of nectar they provide, and when there’s no flowers (which isn’t often) they’re kept busy foraging for insects in amongst the branches and foliage.

Honeyeaters are a brilliant natural pest control.

White-throated Honeyeaters and Black-chinned Honeyeaters come and go, happy to share the flowers and the bird bath. Not so the larger, noisier Blue-faced Honeyeaters, glossy black Spangled Drongos and flocks of screeching Lorikeets which swoop in from time to time, sending the other birds scattering.

And occasionally we’ll see a Lewin’s Honeyeater in our grevilleas – quite exciting for us as they are a bit unusual in Walkamin’s dry climate, normally preferring the higher rainfall habitats.

The glorious Red-winged Parrots have already returned to breed in the exact same grevillea plants they have visited for years, and the lovely Pale-headed Rosellas are fossicking around on the ground picking at the seeds that drop when the flowers finish.

But the real joy is the arrival of the Scarlet Honeyeaters. These absolutely beautiful birds light up our world with flashes of brilliant scarlet-red as they work through the flowers in search of nectar. As quiet as can be, these gorgeous unassuming little birds are simply delightful to watch. Nature at it’s most wonderful.

When you plant a grevillea, you get a whole ecosystem!

So what grevilleas to plant? They’re all beautiful, just select a size and flower colour … orange (Grevillea pteridifolia, Honey Gem), yellow (Sandra Gordon), pink (Misty Pink, Pink Surprise), salmon (Kay Williams, Caloundra Gem, Caboolture), white (Moonlight), red (Grevillea banksii, Robyn Gordon, Superb, Ned Kelly).

was reformed and re-sheeted,” Mr Kempton said.

“In 2013, the road was impacted again as a result of Tropical Cyclone Oswald, with damage including loss of gravel and formation. Combined, the damage bill was in excess of $1.5million. In addition to these disaster events, the road surface and shoulders can suffer heavy scouring even in minor storms.

“As the only access point in and out of this community, it will also improve access for emergency services [from Weipa] and facilitate access to supplies and essential services during disaster events and in the recovery phase. Existing sections of the road have already been sealed and have shown to be more resilient to damage.”

The $1.9 million project included up to $975,000 in Betterment funding and works were completed in September.

The $80 million betterment fund is a Queensland Government initiative, jointly funded by the State and Federal Governments as part of the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.

Wonga Beach title formalised The locality of Wonga and its formerly nameless beachfront, 15 kilometres north of Mossman, will now officially be known as Wonga Beach after the proposal to change its name received local community support.

Member for Cook David Kempton said the Cairns Regional Council, prior to the council de-amalgamation, and the local residents’ association had proposed the change.

“Formalising Wonga Beach brings to the community consistency, eliminates confusion for emergency services and the area is now identifiable by tourists and local residents,” he said.

“This popular scenic area has long been commonly referred to as Wonga Beach as evidenced by local road signage and the names of the local state school and caravan park.

This was an opportune time to formally rename the locality. Overwhelming the majority of respondents during public consultation earlier this year supported the decision.”

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NOW AND THEN

It is very gratifying to see young people coming in to the Mareeba Heritage Museum, showing interest and asking relevant questions.

This year our guides have conducted many tours for school classes, not only locally, but from the upper Tablelands and from the Coast.

The current Social Studies curriculum is basically, “Now and Then”. Our Museum Guides have attended several educational workshops and are well versed with the educational requirements, and combined with the Museum’s content and artefacts, we can bring to life “The Past”.

And take advantage of our October special … there’s a fabulous 20% discount on all grevilleas in all pot sizes at Yuruga this month.

Happy gardening, and see you at Yuruga!

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Daily life, as it was in Great Grandma’s day, presents challenges to today’s students, such as having to use the “Gazunder”, or potty under the bed, rather than having to face the hazards of a night time visit to the “Dunny” down the backyard! Can you imagine, the children even enjoy mowing our lawn with the old push mowers?

Favourite items for the students are the old fashioned School Room, the Dunny, tasting some Jelly from the Bush ‘fridge and operating the threeway party line telephones.

The children can begin to understand the advance of modern technology that has developed from simple items such as cameras and film to mobile phones, light from candles to electricity and much more.

We encourage you to bring your children to the Museum on weekends and holidays.

For further enquiries, please contact: Louise Mabbutt, Manager on 4092 2906 or Front Office 4092 5674 www.mareebaheritagecentre.com.au

CLUB NEWS With Tablelands Men’s Shed in Mareeba

Last month the Shed had the opportunity to have a stall at the Mareeba Multicultural Festival. It was a great fundraiser for the shed as we sold Aussie Pie’s & Sausage Rolls as well as cold drinks. The organisers of this event are to be congratulated as this is a great event that showcases the diversity of our community.

Recently, the Shed has been able to support the Mareeba State School’s under eight’s day.

We cut out 132 plywood discs which were used by the kids to paint faces on.

As well, we have been renovated our building with some changes to our office along with some new shelving installed. Renovations will continue in our building for some time to come plus maintenance around the property is always ongoing.

We continue to purchase tools for the workshop from our Bendigo Bank grant. In the near future we plan to have some regular activities happening out of the workshop but for now we do one off projects as the opportunities arise.

The numbers of men in our group is growing.

We have new men joining us who come from various backgrounds. The one thing they all share in common is a desire to share time with other men instead of sitting at home by themselves.

It is easy for men when they retire to become isolated and the Men’s Shed meets the need of community which can be lost when you leave the workforce.

All men are welcome to be involved in the shed. You can either sit and chat or work on some small projects with your hands. Whatever suits but either option will give you the opportunity to have a great day with a group of like minded men.

The Shed is open on a Monday from 9am till 12.30pm and on a Thursday from 9am till 4.30pm. We are located at 26 Lloyd Street, Mareeba which is just past the Mareeba Hospital. We can be contacted on 0499 229 986.

Allan Sharpe.

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He has no knowledge of who or where he is. Every 30 days a new boy arrives but less than a week after his arrival, the first girl - Teresa (Kaya Scodelario) arrives. Each resident learns the role he has to play, while Thomas starts to think there is something locked in his memories that might help solve the mysteries of the Maze and the world beyond.

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Community CELEBRATIONS Dimbulah State School 100th Celebration

Mareeba Mosque Open Day & morning tea

Josh Snell, Olive Baque (oldest student at the celebrations) and Ian Whitaker cut the cake.

The Jappie siblings, Maryam, Khalid and Saarah, play with baby Lillie Hogan.

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Andrea Ambrosio with the letter she retrieved from a time capsule buried 25 years ago.

Tony Bristow-Stagg (from Topaz), James Johnston and Ian Cerny (from Malanda) and Brigitte Daley (from Millaa Millaa) travelled to Mareeba to show their support.

Bill Jackson, Leni Buljubasich and Trevor Short.

Josh Snell cracked the whip five times in honour of being the fifth generation student at Dimbulah State School.

Bob Veness with Bev and VernTomasich.

Crowds flocked to the Dimbulah State School centenary celebrations.

Linda Wells, Natasha van Ryt, Nisha Singh, Wendy Rutherford and Kellie Ayre were all smiles at the Open Day.

Allan and Anne Davies (front) with Amalia and Owen Goulding (back) were united.

Kids campus makes a difference for kids in PNG

Kids at Tumbuapil Elementry School in PNG are excited after receiving their shirts from Mareeba Kids Campus

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MAREEBA Kids Campus had charity down to a T when they donated shirts to students at school in Papua New Guinea.

Mareeba Kids Campus had new shirts left over with their old business name after they re-branded their business last year, but rather than throw the clothes away they decided to give them a new home. Mareeba Kids Campus General Manager Tanya Piggott had a connection to PNG and the committee decided to donate the shirts, along with bags and tea towels, to Tumbuapil Elementary School via a mine production in the area.

“It is such a wonderful thing to help others who are not as lucky as our kids,” President Candy McLaughlin said “As the longest serving childcare business in

Mareeba we chose this PNG School because it had disadvantaged kids.

“We had shirts we couldn’t use and we wanted them to go to kids in need, and it is amazing how a simple shirt will help them.”

The donation was made on behalf of Mareeba Kids Campus by Tanya Piggott’s husband, James, who is a Production Co-ordinator in Mine Operations. The students, a number of whom came to school without shirts, sang for James Piggott and offered fresh green coconuts to express their gratitude.

More than 30 children attend the Tumbuapil Elementary School, one of the 26 in the Lihir Group of Islands, where classes are carried out in the local language.

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The LAND Farmer with Ag focus earns Landcare award

By Katherine Kokkonen HE might have won a national Landcare award, but don’t call Russell Fry a greenie.

“I don’t like the word greenie. What is a greenie?” he asked.

“Greenie, in my way of thinking, is a person that doesn’t know anything about projects on the land and just gets out there and protests all the time about things that they say they don’t like.”

Mr Fry said he has been called a greenie in the past and believed it was because he valued looking after the land. He added that most famers held the same belief that the land should be cared for. He said it was a misconception held by some people who live the cities that farmers are environment vandals.

“They don’t know any better, but they’re wrong because you can’t afford to be an environmental vandal because that way you ruin your livelihood,” Mr Fry said.

The North Johnstone and Eacham Landcare group is mainly made up of people from on the land and the group focuses on agricultural based projects, such as water use and fertiliser efficiencies.

“I’m a great believer that if we are going to be Landcare people and do so much for Landcare then we have to support its members because money doesn’t go on trees,” Mr Fry said.

Russell Fry has won the Australian Government Individual Landcarer Award for his dedication to helping farmers.

He believed that farmers were not at fault if they used more water than is necessary because they have never been taught any different. He said the group’s first step was to educate themselves before helping others improve their water and fertiliser efficiencies. While he has steadily been doing work on agricultural based projects, Mr Fry said he was loathe to make stateCONTRACT FRUIT PACKING ments that farmers were wasting fertiliser because he was concerned about governYOU PICK IT... ment interference.  We can Grade it  We can Pack it “What’s going to happen is govern We can Transport it ments are going to come in and say, ‘look,  We can Market it  We can SELL it! this bloke here can fertilise his crop with Give us a call if we can help you with any of the above! so much urea, and why aren’t you?” Mr P: (07) 4093 2456 Fry said.

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should. We were all doing the wrong thing, too, until we started to work on it and then we realised we didn’t need to be putting that much fertiliser out or that much water out there.”

Mr Fry had been a dairy farmer for more than 40 years and at the tail end of his farming days he became a founding member of the Malanda Landcare and North Johnstone and Eacham Landcare groups. His more than 20 year dedication to Landcare was sparked when then Mayor of Eacham Phil English suggested “if you want to be in control of your own destiny you should get in there and run this Landcare group”. While Mr Fry received an individual award, he said it was a group effort that made the projects a success.

“I believe it’s for them the award and not necessarily for myself,” he said.

“I might have been there putting the pointers in the right direction, but they achieved it. You

Mackay sugar employee injured at Mossman Mill A Mackay Sugar employee was seriously injured at Mossman Mill, on Thursday, and airlifted to Cairns Hospital.

At approximately 8.30am, a male Mossman Mill employee received serious injuries to his right foot while working within the mill’s cane receival area.

The mill was immediately shut down and Emergency Services were called to the site. Initial investigations suggest the employee slipped while working in the area and caught his foot in the mill’s bin tippler.

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Emergency Services and mill personnel assisted in freeing the employee, with the employee then airlifted to Cairns Hospital for treatment.

Mackay Sugar has engaged the services of Gryphon Psychology to provide support to the injured employee and his family and Mossman Mill personnel over the coming weeks.

A Workplace Health and Safety investigation into the incident is currently underway.

SUGAR REPORT Mossman Mill crushed 33,671 tonnes of cane for Week 19 of the season at an average CCS of 14.04.

The major delay for the week was to stop and repair the Babcock fan.

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have leader there, but by the Jesus, if they don’t go along with it you don’t get anything done.”

Mr Fry hoped the award would give the group a stamp of authority when they are promoting their work and projects, especially when dealing with government. Another hurdle Landcare faced was getting people to back them because they were suspicious of the group’s intentions.

“Our intentions are credible—we only want what’s best for farmers,” he said.

“I just say, ‘hey, I’m just a bloody farmer like you, mate. I’ve got no axe to grind—I just want to be able to help you.”

If you would like more information on Landcare projects or would like to become a member of Landcare, call North Johnstone and Eacham Landcare president Russell Fry on mobile 0417 626 732 or email him on rrandplfry@bigpond. com.

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The factory has now processed 616,248 tonnes of cane for the season at an average CCS of 12.82.

A clean of the evaporators will be planned for Week 20.

CRUSH STATISTICS: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 33,671 tonnes • CCS for week: 14.04

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

Stewart 223 on 10 Yarrabee

Proposed house and land package*, designed for Lot 10 Yarrabee Close, (1329m2) Amaroo, with Tropic Coast Homes (QBCC 108 9966).

Featuring a very well laid out floor plan, comprising of 223m2 of open plan design. Perfect position and attractive street appeal. The “Stewart” radiates quality and style... from the portico entrance and entry right through to the spacious two alfresco entertainment areas, designed to capture the breezes and take advantage of the spacious yard.

Four bedroom, two Bathrooms, walk-in-robe and ensuite to the master – all the components of a comfortable

family home.

The galley style kitchen is complimented by state of the art appliances, a pantry, your choice of cook top, oven, range hood, all designed with your own colour scheme.

The “Stewart” Package on Lot 10 Yarrabee Close is an affordable $378,000 (Land price $121,000, house construction price $257,000) *House and land are sold on separate contracts.

For more information and a list of inclusions, contact Debbie Sweedman on 0409 321 000, or visit us on the web at www.amarooparkestate.com.au

Investor opportunity

Perfectly positioned package Located on the Atherton side of Mareeba on a fully fenced 809m2 allotment is this well-established family home. Offering three bedrooms with built-ins wardrobes and ensuite with spa bath in the main room. Open plan lounge and dining area and brand new modern kitchen with a huge amount of pull out pot draws and overhead cupboards as well as gas cooktop, dishwasher, walk-in pantry and breakfast bar.

The original garage has been converted into a home office with storage room and could be utilised as a fourth bedroom, guest house, granny flat or teenagers retreat as it is separate from the main dwelling. There is direct access out to the in-ground swimming pool and an adjoining open carport and shaded BBQ area.

The owners are looking to sell but would like to stay on for another 3+ years before they move on, therefore would only sell to an investor or someone who is not looking to move in immediately and is

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interested in a rent-back style arrangement. They are prepared to pay $275 - $300 per week rent and sign a lease.

Considering the stress that comes with continually looking for tenants this property presents itself as a very attractive opportunity, knowing that the tenants are there long term as well as the security of knowing that they were the previous owners and will take good care of your investment!

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Sophie Bozzo at Mareeba Property Office. Phone 0428 128 154.

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MAREEBA $269,000 NEG Sophie Bozzo Mareeba Property Office 4092 1355 or 0428 128 154

RENOVATED HOUSE & MULTI UNIT LAND Located central to the action and only a quick stroll to the CBD. This home is perfectly positioned for future multi-unit developments for the astute investor.

Recently renovated with three bedrooms offering open plan living with renovated kitchen, and large utility room. Bathroom and toilet are located downstairs.

The property also has a massive shed/carport that has plenty of Address: room for your moPrice: tor home or boat.

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size and super convenience close to town.

Super price at $239,000, owner is open to offers, well worth an inspection.

For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call Exclusive Marketing Agent Aurelia Rogato 0418 183 555.

Mareeba $239,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE Aurelia Rogato Rogato Bros Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555

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PROPERTY This property oozes class Come and see for yourself. Contact Alex Srhoj today on 0403 343 692 at Ray White Rural Mareeba.

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Only ten minutes to Mareeba, and 45 minutes to Cairns, this five acre fully fenced property includes a superb four bedroom house. Master bedroom has ensuite with spa and sliding door access to rear patio. Features a bitumen driveway, electric gate plus a massive three bay shed.

5 ACRES - $339,000

Your wait is over, this 5 acre property only minutes from the main street of Mareeba is equipped with everything you need for now and the future!

• 2 bedroom fully lined liveable shed • 2 separate fully fenced paddocks • Plenty of feed and water for horses • Only 5 minutes to CBD • Quiet country living at its best For the lifestyle searcher, this is your home among the gumtrees!

Only minutes from town, but quiet enough to think you are miles away from civilisation.

Price: $339,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

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• 2 bedrooms • Solid concrete block • Large open plan living • Separate large laundry • Fully fenced exclusive outside area • Currently renting for $240 per week Price: $189,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

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Price: $479,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

Great location and low body corp levies make this a “must see” townhouse for astute investors and owner occupiers alike. Featuring: • Upstairs / downstairs design • 2 spacious bedrooms, both with built-ins, master with airconditioning • 1 bathroom + additional toilet • Modern new kitchen with dishwasher & self closing cupboards & draws • New Karndean floorcovering in the living areas • Large separate lounge area • Own private courtyard • Lock up car accommodation Price: $239,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126 for more information or to arrange an inspection

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• 5.95 hectares (14.7 acres) with mountain views • Comfortable 3 bedroom block home with 2 bathrooms • Separate dining, lounge and rumpus room • Fully airconditioned • Fully fenced with 2 individual paddocks ideal for horses • 4 dams, bore + 5 rainwater tanks • Solar power + solar hot water • Fully lockable 10m x 6m powered shed + 2 roller doors Vendors are motivated to sell and to move on and have priced the property to meet the market.

Perfect for horses

Located on the Atherton side of bore.

Mareeba you'll enjoy country living Gardens are well established and at its best with this five acre property the whole property and house yard ideally set up for horses. With fenced are fenced to keep the dogs in.

This property is private and nestled paddocks, stables, day yards, a 21m x 40m arena and a lockable 8m x 8m amongst only a couple of other acreshed with concrete floor and power, age properties in a quiet cul-de-sac there is nothing more to do but to load and only minutes to Mareeba. It offers space for families to grow as well up the horse trailer and move in.

Featuring four bedrooms, main as room and facilities to run horses. with walk-in robe, one bathroom and Price recently reduced to $505,000 spacious indoor living with separate Neg. lounge and dining. Kitchen is modern Contact Norma Moloney today on with gas hotplate and oven.

Outdoors the extra large garage 0417 541 126 at Ray White Rural doubles as an entertainment area Mareeba. which overlooks the sparkling in ground pool and heated spa.

Address: Pleasant Cl, MAREEBA Water to the property Price: $505,000 NEG comes from the chanAgent: Norma Moloney nel and consists of a 3 Ray White Rural megalitre water allocaContact: 0417 541 126 tion plus there is also a

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• 101.5 acres (41.08 hectares) • Lifestyle block or farm ready • Approx 1km frontage to Herbert River reach • 20 hectare water license • Water storage for 135,000 litres (30,000 gallons) • Access to waterfall and picnic spot • 7 bedroom, 2 bathroom homestead (built 2009) • 3 bedroom cottage • Solar bore (Grundfos) • Wisa automated irrigation system • 37kw Davey pump + motor • 37/45 kva generator for back up • Large powered machinery shed • Must sell urgently due to business requirements

Auction Wednesday 15th October 2014 at 11am Venue The Pullman, 17 Abbott Street, CAIRNS Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1192810

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Excellent starter property back patio where you can enjoy a nice cold drink after a hard day's work. Not far from the back patio is another feature of this property in a massive four bay shed. Work from home, restore a vehicle or just setup a great big mancave, take your pick.

• Three bedrooms plus sleepout • Large, very functional kitchen/dining area • Huge master bedroom • Air-conditioning to one bedroom • Front patio and private rear patio • Solar hot water system • Two mins to CBD • Great neighbourhood • South facing • Massive four bay shed • Neat, tidy gardens with great potential • 698m2 allotment, fully fenced yard Properties in this price bracket are selling fast, so don't hesitate, book your inspection today.

New to the market, this home is set to sell. Ideal for the first home buyer, or young investor looking for a great little home on a budget but still receiving good returns.

This home boasts a huge master bedroom, an additional bedroom that is a good size, a third bedroom, or office plus a spacious sleepout.

The combined kitchen and dining area is quite large, and very functional being central to the home. A great feature is a huge walk in pantry and food store room which will easily accommodate your food storage needs. The lounge/family room is cozy and located at the front of the home. There is also a neat and tidy front patio to enjoy your morning coffee.

At the rear of the home is the large sleepout to one side, and the large bathroom and toilet to the other. Straight out the back door is a great private

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PROPERTY This block is not only of a substantial size (79Ha/195acres), but it also has the perfect shape. Surrounded by three roads it has a easy access from everywhere.

Plenty of water with 200 mega litres allocation included in the sale. Two pivots already in place so all you have to do is plant your crop.

Not far from the main road and within a reasonable distance to the mill if sugar cane is your thing.

Be quick not to miss out as this land is

Size and shape

68 Mason Street, Mareeba $230,000 NEG

15.5 ACRES - 420m2 HOME

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169 Pine Close, Biboohra $575,000 NEG

L131 Wylandra Estate, Mareeba SPECIAL PRICE $130,000

Late sixties beauty Two bedroom, one bathroom home Timber and vinyl flooring Close to CBD, shops, schools and parks Single garage or shed Low maintenance lawns and gardens Fully fenced 1214m2 allotment

15.5 acre lifestyle property 420m2 concrete block home Four bedrooms, one bathroom  4 sheds - one 9m x 9m x 5m and one 9m x 7m Colorbond 1.8m high fully fenced for privacy Parquetry timber kitchen, timber benchtops 3 dams with 3 phase bore

3369m2 allotment Town water Underground power Flat, fertile volcanic soil Asphalt road Great neighbourhood Ready to build on

Contact: Remo Esposito 0401 969 473

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Priced at $290,000 negotiable THIS home is of concrete block construction with cement rendered in- come and inspect at the open house ternal walls and features three bed- on Wednesday July 2 and Thursday rooms, spacious open plan living July 3 between 12noon and 1pm at area, built-in cupboard in the hallway, 101 Walsh Street, Mareeba. covered timber floors throughout, front patio, downstairs laundry, one Contact exclusive agent Mareeba bathroom, one toilet, a single carport, Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 rainwater tank and a garden shed all or 0427 153 868. Email mrea4880@ on a 658m2 allotment. qld.chariot.net.au This home is also in walking distance to the Address: 101 Walsh Street, Mareeba hospital, ambulance, Price: $290,000 NEG church, mosque, school, Agent: Mareeba Real Estate Agencies medical clinic and a Contact: 4092 1556 good night out as well.

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life is for living so if you don’t want to cupboard storage including corner spend all your spare time maintaining pantry, stainless steel appliances and your property this immaculate 2 bed- wide fridge space room home is inclusive of everything • Security screens and white timber you need without the extra burden of blinds throughout • Rear shade blinds off the patio, unnecessary labour.

The home was quality built by well kitchen and bedroom two • Fully landscaped including paving know local builder “Angelo D’Addona” and is perfectly positioned opposite on two sides plus a shade house and the Mareeba Garden Settlement and lawn locker for storing all your gardenvery close to the hospital making it ing needs an exceptional opportunity for those • 333m2 privacy fenced allotment requiring convenient access to either positioned in a quiet area of these facilities. It presents like new and boasts the following added fea- This home has loads of appeal tures: both inside and out and at such an • Two Bedroom, one bathroom plus affordable price it’s a must to inpatio and single lock up garage with spect. For further information or to remote roller door arrange a private inspection please • Split system air-conditioning in contact exclusiver agent Joe Torthe living area and main bedroom risi today. Phone 0417 700 468.

• Low maintenance vinyl flooring in the livAddress: Macrae St, MAREEBA ing areas and carpeted Price: $320,000 bedrooms Agent: EXCLUSIVE Joe Torrisi • Built-in cupboards

Joe Torrisi Real Estate in the bedrooms Contact: 0417 700 468 • Stylish, modern

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This unique, high quality home with a distinctive style and calming relaxed atmosphere can now be yours!

• Superior quality home located in one of Mareeba’s most sought after subdivisions • 4 spacious bedrooms, all with built-ins • 2 separate outdoor entertainment zones • Inground saltwater pool and area with 100% wow factor • Large 2-pac masterchef kitchen with all necessities • Massive combined lounge and dining • Separate media room • Fully security screened and airconditioned

• An abundance of cupboard space throughout the home, inside and out • Privacy with lush, established gardens • Backs onto bushland and a park • Located at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on a large 1358m2 • Fully fenced, fully irrigated lawns and gardens • Double garage • Solar power system • And the list goes on!

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8. The holding of an office.

9. Drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.

10. A series of pleasant thoughts that distract one’s attention from the present.

11. To lessen the tension of something.

13. A large earthenware beer mug.

15. Smoothness and elegance of movement.

16. A small movable graduated scale for obtaining fractional parts of subdivisions on a fixed main scale of a barometer.

18. In or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea.

19. An uncomfortable sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

21. Short, close-fitting underpants or knickers.

Love could develop with someone of a different cultural background. Romance and social activity will be a promising combination. Lowered vitality could affect your work.

Pisces

1/8 tsp baking powder 3 tbs almond milk sweetener chocolate chips

Method

Rewards for past good deeds will highlight your day. Uncertainty regarding your direction is likely. You have the ability to motivate others.

Virgo

Max 23o Min 18o

Ingredients 1/4 cup cocoa powder 1 egg white 1 mashed banana pinch salt

April 21 to May 21

You are best to work behind the scenes on projects that require detail or precision. Be careful how you deal with colleagues.

Go directly to the source if you want to know exactly what’s been going on.

Leo

Max 23o Min 18o

GRAIN FREE CHOCOLATE CAKE

You can get a promotion if you put in a little extra detail. You will find good buys and you will lift your spirits. Be careful not to hurt the ones you love.

Cancer

Max 24o Min 17o

sudoku

You will have to put those you live with in their place if they try to interfere with your work. You may want to get a little extra rest.

You are prone to infections and fevers.

Gemini

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

22. Sparing or economical as regards money or food.

DOWN 1. Instead.

2. Damaged or affected by fighting.

3. A celebratory demonstration of goodwill at a person’s departure.

4. Of or denoting the hydrocarbon radical C2H5.

5. Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.

6. Arrange systematically; order.

12. A nocturnal badger-sized burrowing mammal of Africa, with long ears and a tubular snout.

14. Turn into or express in verse.

17. A large meal, typically a celebratory one.

20. Completely fill to the point of overflowing.

ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY

Feb 20 to March 20

Plan some family outings. Someone may try to damage your reputation. You may be ill-treated if you have to deal with institutional environments.

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY

Cleaning Services Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

Air Charters Air Conditioning

B

E

Blinds

C

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

Childcare/ Kindergarten

AIR CHARTER ATHERTON CREEK AIR CHARTERS

Entertainment

F

Glazier Graphic Design

N

Irrigation

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

I

Farming Sector Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel Furniture

M

BLINDS

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

Trust the BLIND specialists!

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

Supply & Fit

Matthew Jennings - chief pilot jenningsmjtw@bigpond.com • 0417 632 076 INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga

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Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Security

Mobile: 0419 709 522

SpecialiSing in: • Polishing & Sealing New Concrete • Re-Juvenating & Sealing Existing Concrete • Re-Sealing Existing Stampcrete, Covercrete & Pebbletex Surfaces

• 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

your local business guide

ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 6271

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

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

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

Advertising hAs never been more AffordAble!

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

With PriCes stArting At JUst $28 Per WeeK... Call natasha todAy to find out more!

ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582 ABN: 8464 7990 245

Venue Hire

Timber Transport Travel Tree Lopping

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

AIR CONDITIONING

S

V

T

CONCRETING

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

5 passenger capacity aircraft, available for chartered flights, photography, freight deliveries, scenic flights, business or pleasure!

P

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

G

Skip Bins Small Engine Repairs Storage Sheds

Nurseries

DIRECTORY

www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566

Mobile 0448 856 187 Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com

BSA no. 1218243

145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

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

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

ElEctrical i rEfrigEration i airconditioning

CHILDCARE

Domestic  commercial  inDustrial  installation & repairs  covering all areas  Prompt service  Free quotes

EARTHMOVING

Bevan & Jamie 0404 134 006

DeeB’s Grader Hire

lic no's: 72713 - 201441828 - L040205 - L105173 - AU24403

this spot could be yours!

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96 James Street, Mareeba

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

Call the Carroll brothers today

For $28 per week

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

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

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

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

All Earthworks

Call Rob

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0418 456 307

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY r e Advertising has nev WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $26 PER WEEK!! !

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

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business

FARMING SECTOR

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

ENTERTAINMENT

PIER

DJ

PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE

CALL CARL 0408 924 312

For all your labour requirements in the farming sector, please contact us for further information. Being involved in the farming sector for over 15 years, we are sure that we can be of help to you in any aspect of your labour requirements.

“Many hands make light work”

accounts@harvestpersonnel.com.au or Phone 0498 991 189

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

Call Natasha today on Call 4092 3464

GLAZING

• Sliding Glass Doors & Windows • Residential & Commercial Glazing • Shower Screens & Robes • Glass Replacement • Security Doors • Security Screens • Fly Screens • Louvres • Mirrors

30 James Street, Mareeba

PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113 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.

GRAPHIC DESIGN

G

R

26 REYNOLDS ST, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 P: 4092 1174 F: 4092 3084

receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

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FURNITURE

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

209 Byrnes St, Mareeba • P: 4092 1017 E: hastiecf@tpg.com.au

ATTACHMENTS: Auger, Rock Breaker, Forks, Vibrating Plate + a full range of buckets and tilting buckets

Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com GUARANTEED!

ABN: 74 629 292 635

For $26 per week this spot could be yours!

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MOTOR MECHANIC

your local business guide

MAREEBA MOTORS

IRRIGATION

45 Chewko Rd, P.O. Box 131, MAREEBA

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

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

Advertising hAs never been more AffordAble!

4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station

• 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

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

With PriCes stArting At JUst $28 Per WeeK... Call natasha todAy to find out more!

74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

NURSERY

For $28 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

FLOORS

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

HIRE

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

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

For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

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

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

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668

There’s always better value at CRT.

FLOOR COVERINGS

IG

TRUCK & BACKHOE

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

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DIRECTORY

DJ

PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE

PIER

TABLELAND FERTILIZERS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

HIC D ES

Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers

FERTILIZER

40 ECLIPSE DRIVE, ATHERTON QLD. 4883 P: 4091 3100 F: 4091 3177

AP

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

FUEL

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MACHINERY/ TRUCK HIRE ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts

N

EMBROIDERY

DIRECTORY

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business

DIRECTORY

PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy Photographer

PLUMBING

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

TABLELAND Motorcycle

repairs to all Major brands

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba M: 0417 746 140

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

JBH

Photography WEDDINGS • CELEBRATIONS • ALL OCCASIONS •

JIM HATCHMAN 0488 562 921 Advertising hAs never been more AffordAble!

FRANK DE ROSA LICENSED PLUMBER AND DRAINER QBSA 50670 - LICENCE NO. 10516

P: 4092 2475

Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Maintenance Plumbing

Frank

HOME: 4092 1694 MOBILE: 0417 796 909

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POOL MAINTENANCE

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POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE”

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

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

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SKIP BINS

RAD SKIPS (a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m 14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS!

www.tablelandhonda.com.au

5 Willow Road, Tolga PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 en it be nice!

PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 Wood FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377

STORAGE SHEDS

TREE LOPPING

PHONE: 4092 2394

Tableland Self Storage

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

7 Day access

• Various Shed Sizes • Security Patrols • Short and Long Term Leases 144 Herberton Road, Atherton Ph/Fax: 4091 4299 Mob: 0417 642 043 Email: ath1434@bigpond.net.au

MRT

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

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

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

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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

4035 2034

AA TAYLORS TREELOPPING  FULLY INSURED  QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED CLIMBERS  OBLIGATION FREE WRITTEN QUOTE  WOOD CHIPPER, STUMP GRINDER, CHERRY PICKER, TRUCK & BOBCAT  TRAVEL ALL TABLELANDS AND BEYOND  PROFESSIONAL, EFFICIENT, SAFE & FRIENDLY  NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Ph: 4095 4595 - Fax: 4095 5393 Mobile 0400 954 595

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

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

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

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CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

SECURITY

SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts

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

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

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

PHONE: 4045 1767

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

VENUE HIRE

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? The Express We have the perfect venue! your local business guide Directory has an MAREEBA TURF CLUB affordable option to open venue, beautiful YOU CAN AFFORD TO Spacious ADVERTISE IN gardens and all facilities – the suitTHE everyEXPRESS business. DIRECTORY perfect setting for all occasions!

Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Call Natasha today on Race Engagements, Business Functions, WITH PRICES STARTING $26 PER WEEK!!

Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

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r e v e n s a h g in is t r e Adv ! le b a d r o f f a e r o m been

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And all Honda products including Mowers, Motorbikes and Brush Cutters Cnr Herberton & Constance Sts, Mareeba

TRANSPORT

ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

DIRECTORY

TIMBER

Call Natasha Burton today on Bookings 4092 &3464 or email: Info Phone 0427 114 217 admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au to find out more!

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

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Wedding

Thank You

Tyrell Bailey & Ashlee Johnston

The family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love, support, kindness, comfort, cards and flowers.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

fax us: 4092 6346

Public Notice

Public Notice Proposed Development Have your say!

Robert “Bob” Slape

4th October, 2014 May the years ahead be filled with lasting joy!

Congratulations to a couple whose match truly seems made in heaven!

Love Tash, Cint, Jarrod, Monique and Chris. XOXO

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

Living Waters An Encouraging WORSHIP SERVICE Thought: Sunday 10am & 6pm Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit.

Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

A friend is one who puts his finger on a fault without rubbing it in.

Dimbulah Dolphins Swimming Club would like to sincerely thank the Mareeba Shire Council for their assistance in purchasing a new laptop.

We would also like to give our thanks to all our Sponsors and Supporters this year.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Pets 2 males, 1 female, 8 weeks old, pure bred, wormed, vaccinated and microchipped.

Phone anytime: 0456 179 088

Call today to discuss afforable advertising options. Phone 4092 3464 or call into 159 Walsh Street, Mareeba.

Water Delivery

Phone 0429 966 280

Livestock transport Water cartage 35000L Tank with Batter Spray and Dribble Bar FLat top traiLer For Hay etc.

hand raised birds for sale. Hand raised pineapple conures.

Hand raised budgies.

Hand raised cockatiels Phone 0408 747 023.

Labrador PuPs 4 saLe

For Sale brand new container for sale. $3950. Ph 0405 506 152.

For Sale

$38,000 ONO Phone 0428 955 552

Position Vacant EDP PowEr LaDDErs DELIVERY DRIVER

Joe’s Cartons has a great opportunity for a switched on Delivery Driver to work in a team environment.

This role is all about attitude, your willingness to offer exceptional customer service along with on time deliveries. You will be a team player who will step outside the boundaries of driving duties.

This position is casual hours plus overtime based at our Mareeba Depot.

To be considered for this position the following is essential: • A current valid MR license • Forklift ticket Send your resume to: manager@joescartons.com.au Or post to: The Manager, Joe’s Cartons PO Box 273, Innisfail Q.4860

Up to 3.8 metres. Best prices!

Call Murray 0457 746 700 TGT Mareeba

Home • Timber • Hardware

BendPak Hoists

Best range from 4 tonne to 40 tonne, 240 volt and 415 volt. Would suit auto workshops or farm workshops.

Call Murray 0457 746 700 tGt Mareeba

Home • Timber • Hardware

New raNge

Got a position you need filled??

PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT in The Express TODAY!!

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Self-empowering weekend workshop with Michael Alba from Friday night 3rd to Sunday 5th October, 5pm. Includes: Natural living, Natural food prep, emotional healing techniques, hydrotheraphy, Organic gardening, yoga and more. $150 Saturday and Sunday meals included. Bookings required. for info call 4092 1116 or 0429 175 328.

Farm Discs, Points, Coulters and lots more.

Best prices, Best service!

Call ray Direct 0428 375 533 TgT Mareeba

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Home • Timber • Hardware

Comment period: Thursday 25th September, 2014 to Friday 17th October, 2014

Written Comments To: The Assessment Manager, Mareeba Shire Council, 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, QLD 4880 info@msc.qld.gov.au Phone 1300 308 461 www.msc.qld.gov.au Copies of the full application can be viewed or obtained from the Kuranda Library and Customer Service Centre and the Mareeba Customer Service Centre.

CAR BOOT MARKET St George’s Anglican Church 53 Constance Street, Mareeba

$5 pER CAR / TABlE

8am - 12 noon this Saturday 4th October

Phone 4092 2018 for more information

Public notification requirement per Queensland Government - Sustainable Planning Act 2009 Form 5, Version 2.0.

Kerry Hawkes - Chiropractor Upper Level, 225 Byrnes St, Mareeba 4092 2022 • 0427 922 022 The Clinic will close for a short break on Wednesday 1 October and open again on Tuesday 7 October.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

4wd / tyres

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

AGM

ROLCO PHOENIX – 2010

20 foot, 350 Chev motor, forward / reverse hand throttle, 158 hours fresh water only, 140 litre fuel tank, adjustable seat and steering wheel, 2 piece high pole, bimini and boat cover, 1 owner.

From: Kuranda Community Precinct (Former Kuranda Primary School) To: Community Facility comprising a Community Precinct, Public Library and Ancillary Services At: ARARA STREET KURANDA On: LOT 4 ON SP265032 By: MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba Q.4880 Phone: www.msc.qld.gov.au Web: www.farnorthchiropractic.com Approval Sought: Development Permit for Material Change of Use for a Community Facility Application No: DA/14/0047

ORDINARY MEETING KURANDA - WEDNESDAY 15 OCTOBER As per Mareeba Shire Council’s resolution on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 will be held at the Kuranda Recreational Centre at 9am.

The Mayor, CEO and Council will be on hand to answer any questions the community may have after the Ordinary Meeting Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

SUNDAY 12TH OCTOBER, 2014 AT 3PM UNITING CHURCH HALL, MAREEBA

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(Situated on the corner of Rankin & Walsh Sts, Mareeba)

President: Tim Pianta 0418 882 605

Garage Sale

What’s Coming Up! Local Events Calendar

at 41 Royes Street, Mareeba between 8am and noon. saturday 4th October.

GARAGE SALE Off McIver Rd (Myrteza Dr) SatuRDay 4th October 7.00am - 1.00pm Heavy duty fan on stand, Elna sewing machine (fully serviced), leaf blower, Kambrook urn, coffee set, B&W Kyocera copier, established plants, lots of other items.

all gOOD... nO junk!

PHOnE: 4092 6515

For Rent

OCTOBER 11th

11th

25th

Preloved Fashion Event” - Stan Mosses Hall, Vernon St, Atherton. 10am - 2pm.

Royal Flying Doctor Service near and far volunteer Auxiliary Garden party/ Fete, Tolga Racecourse. Gates open 12noon, free entry. Cent sale begins at 12.30pm.

“Lizzie’s Gonna Lick Leukaemia” Fundraiser Garage Sale, Bake Stall and Sausage Sizzle at Atherton Children’s Centre’s Car Park, Kelly Street. 8am-11.30am.

WEEKLY EVENTS

Small Farm house would suit mature working couple.

No pets. 7km from Mareeba. Ph 0414 793 789.

 PCYC Mareeba Seniors social club meets for games, excursions, trivia every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am at the PCYC Sports Hall 183 Walsh St Mareeba. New members welcome.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Sunday Jam Sessions - Every Sunday 4pm - 9pm & Live music every Friday night at “The Shed” McConaghie Street, Atherton.

Advertising works.

Phone us today on 4092 3464.

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CLASSIfieds Expressions of Interest

Melbourne Cup Day

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A LIFESTYLE CHANGE? Council is calling for expressions of interest from individuals and businesses to occupy and operate, on a commercial basis, the Chillagoe Hub building. The interest can come from any type of business venture suitable to the premises that includes but is not limited to: • Tourist information, booking and retail centre; and • Centrelink Kiosk Commercial arrangements pending successful negotiations with the relevant bodies are available in relation to: • Cave tour bookings with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service for a fixed period; and • A licence to operate an Australia Post Office at the Hub. Interested proponents are strongly encouraged to contact Maree Lopez, Mareeba Shire Council, on 07 4086 4692 for a copy of the EOI Specifications and contact details to negotiate commercial arrangements with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service and with the Australia Post Licencee.

UNDER THE TREES

AT MAREEBA TURF CLUB

$25 per person

The Expression of the Interest is to be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed the Principal and clearly endorsed with the following: MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL LICENCE TO OCCUPY / OPERATE FROM THE CHILLAGOE HUB BUILDING Expressions of Interest shall be lodged in the “Tenders Box” which is located in the foyer at the office of the Mareeba Customer Service Centre, Mareeba Shire Council, 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba and must be lodged by 11.00am on October 23, 2014

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

Includes....

Table Platters Live Music TAB Watch the Race on the Big Screen Sweeps Fashions Lucky Door & More

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EXPRESS sPORT MAREEBA TENNIS Mon. Singles Table: Libor 8, Jason 7, John 6 Danny 2 & Kane 1, Tues. 7pm social All welcome. Mid-week fixtures: Div. 4 Belle d Pete 45-11, Tracey d Toni 4016, Div.3 Veronique d Kathy 36-20, June d Pauline 32-24, Rose v Bronwyn 28 all tie, Div. 2 Narelle d Brian 29-27, Kim d Simon 33-23, Div. 1 Libor d Danny 3818, John d Geoff 30--26, Roy d Jason 35-21, Thurs. 8am social 25-9-14. Winner of the frog Jean MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 25.09-14 Thursday Sporters: Winner John Collins 24, R/up Jacqui Lambert 23 (count back) NTP 8 Peter Gofton, 13 John Collins Raffle Del Spicer. 2709-14 Saturday Monthly Medal Stroke Sponsor Mareeba Leagues Club. Ladies Winner Del Spicer 71, R/up Ellen Duff 74, Men’s Winner Terry Payne 68, R/up Greg Broesder 69, NTP 4 Peter Johnston, 8 Peter Leporati, 11 Terry Payne, 13 Boyd Ellem, Ladies 11 2nd Christine Benjamin, Rundown Peter Johnston 70.

28-09-14 Sunday Stableford. Sponsor Barron Falls Hotel Winner Greg Broesder 42, R/up Gordon Redding 41, NTP 4 Shane Badge, 8 Gordon Redding, 11 Barry Hartley, 13 Annette Tidswell, Run down Kevin Moore 39.

On Monday 6th October PUBLIC HOLIDAY the Blue’s Club HMBGC, will be coming up to challenge us, all Mareeba members welcome to take up the Challenge.

ARCHERY On Sunday September 28 visitors to the Tableland Company of Archers from the Outdoor Activities Club, Margie and Stevie Madell, Nicole Hudson, K Webster, Lorraine Eden, Leigh Ovens, Helen Greenalsh, Kevin and Anna Bland,

Jenna Duncan, Dorian Loffler, Joyann Grigor, Rob Mengler, Samual Williams and Kymin Kay-Smith along with Paul Lillingstone, Wes and Evan Morris and James Donaldson attended the beginners session with George Neilson and Neil Stallard. The club welcomed Paul Lillingstone as a new member. Three senior members and one junior shot the third round of the Field Club Championships. Results 24 Target Marked Field Round: Open Men’s Compound: D Pope 290, N Stallard 289. Masters Ladies Compound: S Stallard 246, U12 Boys Recurve: N Prince 209. The members will shoot a 90 arrow club round next Sunday October 5 approximately 12.30pm, after coaching. Members are welcome to practice during the morning.

ATHERTON GOLF CLUB wednesday Sporters played a 4BBB stableford with Graham Hughes and Neil Stubbins winning with 35 pts from Gary Toshack and Noel Rawlins 34 pts and third Les Tenni and Max Martin 31 pts.

Thursday Ladies played stableford with Cheryll Piccone winning on 38 pts from Sue Whitehead and Sandra Watson 36 pts. NTP 3Cheryll P..11Shirley Johnson,13 Sandra Watson,18 Dee Jeresak.

Fridays Chook run was won by Irish 15 pts. on Saturday the Ladies played a stableford sponsored by Janes Beauty with Gaylene Steventon 38pts from Heather Beavan 37pt and Ann Moss 34 pts. NTPs 11 Joan Mynell, 13 Sandy Watson, 18Annette Seawright the men played a Bisque Bogey sponsored by Malanda Meats with young Callum Lee winning with +7 from Bruce Magill +6.

NTPs 3 Simon Higham,11 GRAHAM purdy,13 Mark Redding,18 Gary Thudehope on Sunday we played our Redding Mo-

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tors Holden Scramble , many thanks to the 13 teams for playing and to Debbie and Kellie Redding for running the half way house. Winners on 53 3/8 nett were Greg Lee,Steve Bakss,Rob.Baker,Kev Shaw from M.Reynolds,R.Johnson,M. Bowe,A.Bowe 54 1/4. third N.Rawlins,J. Mason,M.Martin.D.Penshorn 55 1/3.

NTP 3 men R.Tomo, 11 Ladies Annette S. men Les Tenni. 13 Greg Lee. 18 Cindy Wall (Lady wins the mens and Ladies NTP ). This week the Sporters play stroke with the Thursday ladies play interclub. Friday 6 hole chook run MAREEBA & MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Tuesday23/9/14 Warehouse Bowls: Touchers: Lead – Grub Salerno, Third – Alf Bonaccorsi, Skip – Vince Mete.

Wednesday: Winners – Amando Rogato, Del DeCamilli R/U Katharine Wiltshire, Phyl Bishop. Thursday: Men’s Jackpot Pairs: Winners – Tony Capella, Elio Crema R/U Luka & Mate Barbir.

Sunday: Winners – K. Almond (Visitor), Tony Fregona, Aldo DeZen. COMING EVENTS: Tuesday: Warehouse Bowls, 7pm start. Wednesday: Ladies Mixed Social. 1.30pm start. Optional Dress.

Thursday: Men’s self-selected Jackpot Pairs, 1.30pm start, casual dress (women invited). Jackpot this week will be $562.Sunday: Mixed Social, 1.30pm start, casual dress. COMPETITION: Prichard Cup Team which we will host this week-end, October 4th to 6th is Peter Soda, Elio Crema, Barry Lynne, Aldo DeZen. Spectators are most welcome to see our top bowlers in action. May Beattie Shield: Mareeba 152 / Atherton 55. The return match will be held at Atherton on Thursday October 16th . Club Mixed Pairs: C. & A. DeZen def. E.& B. Hill. Next round to

be played on or before Saturday October 18th. J. Byrne, S. Brady V. L. Cummings, B. Lynne. J. & B. Ciobo V. S. Hewish, L. Cadorin. Play, sub or forfeit.

Men’s Triples: P. Soda, L. Cadorin, A. DeZen def. G. Scarpin, E.Crema (sub), J. Mugica. Ladies Consistency Singles: Tuesday September 30th 10am start.

Draw – 1st round. S. Brady V. R. Parry, L. Plowman V. S. Tiraboschi, J. Ciobo V. E. Stevens, E. Thompson V. J. Dennis.

2nd round – L. Cummings V. R. Keddie, C. DeZen V. J. Battistin. B.Y.O. Lunch.

DATE CLAIMER: SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH SAVANNAH OPEN FOURS, INVITATION FLYERS WILL BE SENT TO ALL CLUBS. Selectors: Wednesday 1st October Carmel.

Congratulations to Yungaburra Bowls Club only junior member, Corey Johnson on winning the FNQ Junior Championship Triples.

Pictured below are: Mitchell Styles (Marlin Coast), Tom Lawlor (Ingham) and Corey Johnson (Yungaburra)

RAVENSHOE SPORTING SHOOTERS Saturday, September 27: Standard Pistol results – N. Roach 275, M. Roach 269.1, Brian Jr 197, V. Harris 196.1, K. Jarman 193, R. Ranclaud 184, S. Glass 173, C. Allman 166, B. Gianasi 127, Bryan Sr 99. Tuesday, September 30: Centrefire and Rimfire Benchrest Competitions.

Wednesday, October 1: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice. Saturday, October 4: RANGE CLOSED RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB September 28: Bertoldo Electrical kindly sponsored today’s shoot at 600 yards.

Sunny with strong rapidly changing winds. Results for double 600, 10 shots comp. FTR – B. Gianasi 111.3, C. Allman 110.2, G. Venables 104.7, P. Padgett 104.1, J. Anderson 99. F Standard – M. Wood 116.7, P. Burg 113.6, M. Wilson 105.3, L. Wilson 98.4. 4 & 5 October Ravenshoe/Mt Garnet Rifle Club Annual Prize Shoot.

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Kids a knockout

Kristie Eyers with Cater siblings, Tristan, Ashton, Briannah and Drew, prove they have what it takes to fight the best.

By Katherine Kokkonen A FIST of five Mareeba boxers showed they could pack a punch when they hit the ring in Cairns.

The boxers took part in a tournament at Edge Hill State School on September 19 and 20, where they took on boxers from as far south as Rockhampton, coming away with seven medals.

Trainer Paddy McClean said he was happy with their performances and he praised all the boxers, but especially Kristie Eyers and Briannah and Drew Cater.

“The competition was high. Kristie fought fantastically and was very competitive,” McClean said.

“She’s boasting a little bit, but they also had to get the ambulance for the other girl [Kristie’s first opponent].

They got the ambulance because she got a bit emotional, but Kristie also gave her a hiding.”

Kristie took part in two fights, winning one outright and losing one by a split decision. Her efforts saw her take home a gold and a silver. She put her second fight loss down to a lack of fitness, something she was already working on before she next steps into the ring at the end of the month. Kristie has been boxing for six years and admitted she still felt nervous but was determined to give it her best.

“I just love it, I don’t know why,” she said about the

sport. “I get nervous but the nerves wear off when I step into the ring.”

Along with Kristie, the Cater siblings, Ashton, Briannah, Drew and Tristan, took part in the tournament with Ashton and Tristan both brining home silvers, Briannah a gold and silver and Drew a gold.

“Drew fought a very seasoned fighter and he fought well,” McClean said.“His brother [Ashton] had just got beaten and Drew got revved up a bit and wanted to prove to all and sundry. Drew fought a good fighter but he put him off the air. He was too strong and they had to throw the towel in at the end of the second round.”

Trainer McClean has been in boxing clubs for years, but this was the first time he’d come across a group like the Cater siblings.

“I’ve been around a long time and the Cater family sure are a good fighting family,” he said.

“I love them all and they are good kids—oh, and you [Kristie], I won’t leave you out,” McClean joked.

“I’m happy with all of you and I think they’ll go on to be something.”

The young boxers were back at training in the lead up to a tournament to be held in Mareeba on October 25.

The tournament will be a warm-up for the Australian Titles, where all five are selected to represent Queensland, in Hobart, in late November.

Awards for Gladiatorial efforts

John Bomben awarded Jon Gambino’s team, the Green Sharks, the Under 10s team of the tournament.

Juniors shine at Bomben The 27th annual John Bomben carnival wrapped up in Cairns last Friday. 38 teams from Mareeba, the Tablelands, Cairns, South Johnstone, Townsville, Mackay and PNG competed in boys and girls divisions from under 10s to under 13s.

The week long carnival held every September school holidays gives young football stars from north Queensland a chance to improve their skills, their game and build life long friendships, all while having fun.

Mareeba youngster and football fanatic Jon Gambino has been patientely waiting on the sidelines for his chance to play. He finally reached double didgets this year and was elegible to play in the under 10s division.

Jon, who was one of many players from the local area, eats, sleeps and dreams football, said “It was a great privilege to play in the carnival, it was exciting and it was awesome”.

“We won all our games and on the last day we drew our last game. We have the best coach, manager and team which made the carnival even more fun.”

Jon’s team, the Green Sharks, were awarded the under 10s team of the tournament. Jon also got to meet Jon Bomben, the FNQ football stalwart, who started the carnival 27 years ago.

“John Bomben was great, he was funny and very encouraging to all the players,” Jon said.

Ex-Newcastle Jets player Zennon Caravalla was also on hand at the carnival to teach the youngsters a thing or two about the world game.

For Jon and his mates, these schools holidays is all about football. On Sunday he flew out to Bendigo with fellow Mareeba players, Damian Aviolio, Daniel Rossi, Jack Fraser, Dean Alterio and Josh Leporati for the National School Futsal Titles, which ends this Friday.

Bandits claim first win of the season

and has held every position on the committee.

“I just love it, the pride we have for the teams,” Mr Arcidiacono said.

“We’ve always had a very small committee and it’s a hard job. I just want to thank everyone who has been a part of it. It’s been a massive journey for me.”

C Grade: Best & Fairest – Brodie Martin Most consistent – Robbie English Best Forward – Ayden Davis Best back – Will Holcroft Most improved – Nathan Anderson Coach’s Award – Des Namok Apenisa Cakanasiga won the Gladiators A grade Best & Fairest Reserve Grade: Best & Fairest – Nathan Grainer and Gladiator of the Year Awards.

Most consistent – Luke West Best Forward – Jack Foster

By Katherine Kokkonen Best Back – Darryl McPherson’s GLADIATOR players and their supporters came together Most Improved – Shane Hinkley Coach’s Award – Darren Rains on Friday for the 2014 Awards Presentation Night.

Players from all grades were honoured for their val- A Grade: iant efforts on the field, with A Grade hooker Apenisa Best & Fairest – Apenisa Cakanasiga Best Back – Tom Hughes Cakanasiga picking up two awards for his skilled play.

“I’m honoured—I didn’t expect it,” he said. “I want Best Forward – Paul Alofi to thank God Almighty, the sponsors and the coach. Next Rookie of the Year – Henley Tabuai Most Consistent – Shana Aue season, I’m just going to train hard and sacrifice.”

The night also marked John Arcidiacono’s retirement Most Improved – Dwayne Williams from the club after holding the President’s position for Coach’s Award – Brandon Volp five years. He has been with the Gladiators since 1980 Rising Star: William Tognolia

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Mareeba Bandits players Luke Lamborn and Brendan Payne celebrate their first win of the Cricket far north season. Photo Peter Roy.

The Mareeba Bandits are off to a flying start in the Cricket far north competition after securing their first win of the season against Port Douglas on Sunday, in Mareeba.

Port Douglas started off strong, but the Bandits showed their bowling poweress to finish off the two day match, bowling out the opposition for 180 over 60 overs.

Stand out players for the Bandits were Brendan Payne who got three wickets for 30 runs over eight overs,

Robert Adams with three for 22 off 11 overs and young Zac Adams who bowled one for six off 2 overs.

Brendan Payne was also awarded Man of the Match for his strong performance.

The bandits now travel to Mulgrave this Sunday morning for their next match of the season. The Sunday morning match works in favour of the Bandits, who are happy they will make it back to Mareeba in time to watch the NRL grand final.

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FNQ Football presentation Night

By Carl Portella Some 130 guests attended FNQ Football’s presentation night at the Cairns Colonial Club Resort last Friday, September 26.

The crème de la crème of football gathered to witness who were the winners of 2014.

MC Brian Stopford began the evening with a rundown of the points tally for “player of the year” in each division, with Steven Dunn from Marlin Coast Rangers picking up the premier gong.

Having won both the premiership and grand final in three divisions, the Mareeba Bulls were expecting a record haul.

Mareeba’s Elliot Gardener got things under way when he was awarded golden boot for scoring 16 goals for his team in the premier division.

Three Tableland players collected “goal keeper of the year” awards.

Luke Centofanti from Atherton Eagles second division, Ronnie Leporati from the Bull’s reserves and Julian Madrid for the premiers.

The accolades continued as John Salogni was awarded coach of the year for second division and Marcello Savaglio for reserve grade.

Coach of the year for the premier division was somewhat controversial as many were expecting Mareeba Bull’s Coach Alex Srhoj to collect

the award but instead it was handed to Stratford coach Josh Guy. The football fraternity were left shocked wondering why Srhoj, who had won the premiership convincingly and taken out the grand final and could possibly end up winning the Crad Evans in Townsville in a fortnight’s time, was overlooked.

One now wonders what the criteria for winning such an award might be?

General Manager of FNQ Football Duncan Sims said “It was a great season and it’s still not over for the teams playing in the Crad Evans”.

“Wonderful to see so many people here tonight and can’t wait to do it all again next season.”

Above: John Salogni second division coach of the year, Ronnie Leporati reserve Goalkeeper of the year, Marcello Savaglio reserve Coach of the year, Elliot Gardener Golden boot winner and Julian Madrid Premier Goalkeeper of the year.

Right: FNQ Football General Manager Duncan Sims presents Luke Centofanti of Atherton with his goalkeeper of the year award.

Bull’s show off their silverware.

Mareeba United Football Club PRESENTATION NIGHT MUFC

Sports commentator and former Socceroo Craig Foster will speak at Mareeba State High School’s Sports Presentation Night.

Football Legend to come to Mareeba

By Katherine Kokkonen MAREEBA’S football mad community will be in for a treat when soccer legend Craig Foster comes to town.

Mr Foster will speak at Mareeba State High School’s Sports Presentation night on October 16, at the International Club.

Principal Jo Soothill said Mr Foster was an ideal speaker to motivate the sports stars of the future, especially considering the World Cup in Brazil took place this year.

“The students’ opportunity to see world class athletes, here in Mareeba, is quite limited,” she said.

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“For our young sports people, across their five years of high school, to hear from those people and how they’ve overcome some of the challenges to get to where they are is invaluable.”

Mr Foster is one of Australia’s most well-known and well-respected footballing identities. He started his career with National Soccer League clubs Adelaide City and Marconi Fairfield before going on to make 29 appearances for the Socceroos, once as the Australian national side’s captain.

Tickets will go on sale on October 7.

For more information or for tickets, call Mareeba State High School on 4086 2777.

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