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Sibling Royalty It was a case of best boot forward at the Junior Cowpokes Competition, on Saturday. Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds was a sea of akubras and check shirts with youngsters strutting their stuff and showing their know all. Brother and sister, Ben and Ashley Dayes pictured, scooped the awards at the Cowpoke Competition, picking up Senior Cowboy and Senior Cowgirl. The annual Cowpokes competition is one of the many highlights in the lead up to the big Mareeba Rodeo that runs from July 11 to 13. Full story on page 10

Vicious dog attack By Katherine Kokkonen

A peaceful day turned into a nightmare for a Mareeba woman when she came under attack from two dogs. The Mareeba woman, who does not want to be named, was in her brother’s yard when dogs from a neighbouring property attacked her around 2.30pm, on Sunday, June 22. She received injuries to her right forearm, left ankle and right side of her body, from her hip to lower leg. The woman noticed a dog had entered the back yard and was stalking her niece, who was playing in

a cubby house. “Its head was in the window of her cubby and she fell back and screamed and startled it and it ran off,” the woman said. “I think that’s why it came back more vicious— because we had disturbed it getting its prey.” Two dogs returned to the house where they attacked the woman in the front yard, when she went looking for her brother. “The bigger dog looked at me and just bolted for me and it latched onto my leg and I tried to punch it off and run around the side of the car,” she said. The second dog then started to attack the woman who tried to get away from them by getting into a

car parked in the driveway. Unfortunately for her she was unable to get into a car, so she attempted to climb into a ute to escape but hit her head. The woman then managed to run to the house and escape the attacks. “I’m surprised that they were still coming after us because they stalked the house until the cops got there,” she said. “They just tried to get in through the doors, through the windows.” When the police attended the scene, the dogs approached in a threatening manner and police used capsicum spray on both dogs. CONTINUED PAGE 3

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Local art work on show By Katherine Kokkonen

Artists have been busy creating beautiful paintings, sculptures and much more for the Mareeba Art Society’s 52nd Annual Exhibition. The exhibition opens next Monday and will feature more than 100 individual artworks across a range of categories, including mixed media and pastels. The exhibition will give local artists a chance to show and sell their work with budding painters and photographers also able to gain recognition in the Junior section. Mareeba Art Society President Mary Lewendon encouraged more people to have a go and make the most of the opportunities the Art Society has on offer. “We need to keep the arts alive in society,” she said. “It’s a thriving group of not just old retirees. Art gives you freedom of expression and you don’t have to conform. There are so many outlets for artists and so many mediums which you can take up.” The Art Society is looking to run more classes and hoped people would ring up to register their interest. The exhibition runs from Monday, July 7 to Friday, July 11. Entrance to the grand opening, on Monday night, is $5 with entrance for the rest of the week only $1 and children are free. For more information on the exhibition or the Art Society, call 4092 7539.

Mareeba Art Society Treasurer Sharon McConnachie and President Mary Lewendon with Grace Voller’s Kaitakitanga (Guardian), which will be on display at the Mareeba Art Society’s 52nd Annual Exhibition.

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Local artist Paulette Girle has just completed a painting depicting four towns on the Tablelands. Born and raised at Irvinebank she now calls Atherton home. A self taught artist she has taken five months to complete the painting which takes in the towns of Atherton, Walkamin, Tolga and Mareeba. The painting encompasses historical sites, landmarks and local businesses in free hand painting onto fabric. “It’s a local’s perspective of the different towns,” she said. “I’ve been painting since I was a kid and I just love the relaxation that painting brings to me. “Five months is a long time for one painting but I wanted to fit in as much as I could.” The painting will now be donated to the Atherton maize festival for auction at this year’s Maize festival ball, in August. Proceeds raised from the sale of the painting will be donated to a charity of the committee’s choosing. Paulette has other projects in line looking at other towns across the region. Paulette Girle with her painting.

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Mareeba and Dimbulah Bendigo Community Bank Assistant Secretary Diana Pregl, Chef and Judge Ivan Sayed and Mareeba RSL Functions Coordinator Tracey O’Shea are looking forward to the Community Cooking Challenge heating up the kitchen.

Community Cooking challenge for charity Home cooks are being urged to break out the frying pans and blenders for the Community Cooking Challenge. Entries are now open in the mains and desert categories and cooks can enter everything from their nonna’s favourite pasta recipe to an Asian fusion inspired kumquat cheesecake. Cooks with a winning recipe can go in the running by picking up a form at the Mareeba Bendigo Bank branch or Mareeba RSL and entering by July 15. The most scrumptious main will be chosen by the public, with chefs deciding on the delicious desert. While the competition is inspired by the Master Chef show, it won’t be about truffle oil and roast pigeon, with entrants encouraged to use local produce and spend no more than $10 on the ingredients. The ten finalists’ meals will be presented at the Community Barbeque, held at the Mareeba RSL, on July 26, with the winning dish to be showcased on the RSL menu and at Canzian’s Restaurant in Dimbulah.

The Community Cooking Challenge will raise money for the Starlight Children’s Foundation with Mareeba and Dimbulah Bendigo Community Bank assistant secretary Diana Pregl aiming to raise at least $2,000 for the charity. “We’re hoping for good community involvement and a big party day,” she said. The Community Barbeque will have more than just food, with face painting and a jumping castle for kids. By making a donation to the charity, market stallholders can also set-up at the Community Barbeque. For more information, email dianapregl@mdfs1.com. au or tracey@mareebarslclub.com.au.

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Gearing up for Bash By Katherine Kokkonen

The engines are humming to life in the lead-up to the 2014 XXXX Gold Cane Toads to Cockroaches 25th Anniversary Variety Bash that kicks off on Friday, August 8. Mareeba Variety Bashers Graham Bochow and Peter Apel are keen to hit the road next month for the 10 day road trip, which will cover more than 3,000km around rural and regional Queensland and New South Wales. They will be joined at the starting line at Suncorp Stadium by more than 400 people and 150 cars with

around 600 cars from around the country expected to cross the finish line in Sydney. Although this will be his fifth bash, Peter Apel is looking forward to cruising through rural country in a 1963 Chrysler Valiant. Along with Tito Srhoj and Rob Brown, the adventurous trio make up The Flying Purple People Eaters. Mr Apel said as soon as he had completed his first bash, he was hooked on the adventure and being able to help. “It’s a fantastic holiday and a total break away from everything we do and it’s a great chance to see some

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Last year’s winner keen for this year’s Ag Show By Katherine Kokkonen Seeing the world through a camera lens has given Francesca Stabile a new perspective and won her awards along the way. The keen photographer will be entering her snaps again in the Photography section of the Bendigo Bank Mareeba Agricultural Show, after winning four firsts, two seconds and six thirds in last year’s competition Ms Stabile started “mucking around” with photography in 2009 when her dad bought a Canon for a family holiday. She then started entering competitions in 2010, but she described her entries as “pretty ordinary”. Ms Stabile loved the creativity of pho-

tography and the variety of ideas that can be depicted. She is working on a collection of photos to enter into this year’s show and was looking to bring out the rodeo atmosphere to her work. “I love the fact that you can take a photo and capture that memory forever,” she said. “I try to get the photo as natural as possible and then I might do some aspects of Photoshop to it, but I don’t like the photo to look fake.” If you are keen to have a go and enter the Mareeba Agricultural Show, call 4092 1583. Pictured left: Francesca Stabile, with a few of her award winning snaps, will enter again in this year’s Show.

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Learning first aid for the mind By Katherine Kokkonen FIRST aid isn’t just for cuts and bruises, but also for mental health. Mareeba Rotary will host a 12 hour mental health first aid workshop on August 5 and 6 to give non-clinical people some guidelines on how to help those who are in distress or displaying worrying behaviour. Dr Marg Purcell from the Mareeba Hospital said the workshop is an internationally recognised course that is evidence

based. The same workshop was delivered in Mareeba four years ago and Dr Purcell felt it was time to run it again. “The people who did it really enjoyed it,” she said. “We promote first aid courses for if you break your arm or hit your head, but if you’re having a mental health issue, then this is more directed at that – and it still saves lives. “We are all likely to come across people with mental health problems and if you would like to feel more confident to sup-

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Bright future Far from criticising us, Tim Mulherin (Letters, 4 June) should be applauding the Government for standing up to our federal counterparts. I’d ask readers to reflect on the record of the LNP, and the previous Labor Government in standing up to Canberra. The former Bligh-Beattie Governments kowtowed to their federal Labor mates at every turn. Think the carbon tax, the live meat export ban to Indonesia, the mining tax, the tragic pink batts scheme, which resulted in the deaths of three Queenslanders, and the previous Labor Government’s cuts to health and education funding. I could go on.

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I understand better than anyone the situation Joe Hockey faces in Canberra. We were both elected to fix fiscal time bombs left behind by spendthrift Labor Governments. But the Queensland Government makes no apologies for speaking out about cuts in funding for national partnership agreements. Mr Mulherin’s letter also contains a number of inaccuracies around reductions in funding to frontline services at a state level. For the record, since our election health funding has increased by almost 20 per cent. In 2013-14 the education budget went up by 6.6 per cent and in 2014-15 the education budget went up by 7 per cent. We are delivering 1100 more police officers and we have increased funding to community services, including $406 million in the

2014-15 State Budget for child protection. The Labor Party has publicly raised the possibility of increasing taxes, but this Government has made a decision not to increase or introduce any new taxes in the 2014-15 Budget, recognising the impact this would have on cost of living. Similarly, cuts to services would reverse the improvements this LNP Government has made in many areas. That is why the Government is proposing a series of asset transactions. This is the strongest and smartest choice to secure Queensland’s future finances, without placing an undue burden on Queenslanders. The Government has a strong plan for a brighter future. The time has come for Mr Mulherin and the Opposition to outline their

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Facts on fracking Listening to and reading the nonsense that is promulgated about fracking, the public could be forgiven for thinking that fracking is some new evil technique invented by ‘Big Oil’ and ‘Big Gas’ so that they can make huge profits and destroy the world in the process. In fact nothing could be further from the truth. Fracking, which is derived from ‘fracturing’, has been in use by the petroleum industry for around 70 years. Oil and gas are held in layers of rock at depth. Some of these layers are permeable and release their hydrocarbons as soon as a hole is drilled into them. Some are not, and the rock has to be fractured to release the oil and gas. Huge amounts of low-polluting energy are stored in sedimentary basins around the world. The fracking industry has provided a major boost to the American economy. Australia could do the same if sanity was allowed to prevail. Fracking involves drilling a hole down to the productive strata, and then along it, and then pumping down fluids under pressure to fracture the rock. Done properly, it poses no more threat to the water supply than any other process that makes a hole in the ground. However, like all processes, the engineering must be done properly. Sadly, whether it is a collapsed bridge, a chemical factory such as Bhopal, where many thousands died, a faulty dam, or a nuclear power station, human greed or incompetence can trigger a failure. It makes no sense to deny ourselves the advantages that releasing our huge low-polluting energy reserves offer. But we must demand of government that it does its job properly and makes sure that the wells are put down to the highest standards. G R Ryan, MA (Geol.Oxon), FAusIMM, CP (Geology) Consulting Geologist, Atherton

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Let’s talk about changes to aged care. Aged care should be decided by the person who knows you best – you. That’s why aged care changes from 1 July 2014 give you more choice, more control and more of the services you might need to help you stay independent. New financing arrangements also start. So if you’re getting older and need help, or if you’re caring for someone who does, call My Aged Care or visit the website to find out what you need to know to start planning and talking about aged care with your family and loved ones.

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Which motion is fastest: tectonic plate shift, growing finger nails or State Main Roads contractors? After seven excruciatingly long months the Tablelands road works, commenced at the start of the wet season, are finally about to end. How come it has taken so long? One doesn’t have to be a civil engineer to wonder why jobs like the short sections around Atherton High School (still unfinished at Grove and Parkview Street junctions) and in Yungaburra took months, rather than weeks to finish. Maybe it was all the rains’ fault or the Department of the Environment for delaying works by two months in October. Could contractors instead concentrate on one or two road sections at a time and complete them then start on others, rather than closing off 20 or so at once then periodically abandoning most for weeks before returning to work on them. Ooh, and it would be great if traffic lights along adjoining sections were synchronised so that if one drives at the speed limits only one period of waiting is suffered – not difficult nor expensive technology to implement. If the State Government is serious about Queensland’s budget deficit, maybe it should investigate its road work contractors’ bills and the times they claim they need to perform road repairs. Spare a thought for poor TRC’s road repair crews who may have to clean up and finish the mess left by road works contractors e.g. on Tumoulin Road, paint on all the missing white lines and remove the bollards. Michael Cole-King, Yungaburra

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In ambos, we trust By Katherine Kokkonen

In an emergency when seconds count, people can rest assured their lives are in the hands of someone they trust. Paramedics have won the annual Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Profession poll for the 11th year in a row. Queensland Ambulance Service Commissioner Russell Bowles said the 2,900 paramedics who serve the community from Coolangatta to the Cape would be honoured to be held in such high regard. “On behalf of the service, I thank the community for their ongoing support and our hardworking paramedics for their steadfast commitment,” Mr Bowles said. Paramedic Officer-in-charge Brendon Goldsworthy has been in the job for 12 years and has been based in Dimbulah for the past five years. “I think it’s the bee’s knees as far as jobs go,” he said. His favourite part of being a paramedic is being able to help people and make a difference. His work requires him to arrive at a job that might be a chaotic situation, settle everything down, work out what is wrong and help people. “I see the outcome at the other end when you get to the hospital and they’ve improved along the way,” Mr Goldsworthy said.

“The icing on the cake is seeing the person a couple of weeks later in different circumstances and they are all better,” Previously based in Cairns, Mr Goldsworthy found being a paramedic in Dimbulah offered its own challenges and rewards. In Dimbulah, being a paramedic means working alone with back-up provided from Mareeba. Mr Goldsworthy said their training helps them to prepare for situations that range from trauma and car crashes to farm accidents. Being a paramedic in a small community also means that there is a chance Mr Goldsworthy will know the people involved when he arrives at an emergency. “In the first instance you’re it. We try to do our best with what you’re given, being by yourself,” he said. “The worst part of it is going to something where you either know the person who is involved or the family—especially if it is not a good outcome.” Before becoming a paramedic, Mr Goldsworthy was a motor mechanic and moved out of the garage for a change of scenery and pace. “You’re still fixing things,” he joked. “It is a change but it was what I wanted to do—I wanted to help people.”

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Tablelands Tours and Transfers Tablelands Tours and Transfers offer’s you and your family safe, reliable, comfortable and friendly tours and transfers to get you where you need to be, or want to go. A simple conversation between Tablelands residents on the need for a reliable, door-to-door mode of transport between the mountains and the coast resulted in the development of Tablelands Tours and Transfers. If you are sick and tired of having to rely on others to get you to the airport for that early morning or late night flight, or maybe that doctors appointment you’ve been putting off in Cairns is bothering you, or the stresses of simply driving down the range on a regular basis – not to mention the cost of long term Airport parking. Tablelands Tours and Transfers can take all the stress of these worries away. Tablelands Tours and Transfers provide you with a safe reliable, comfortable, personal and family friendly transport shuttle service from the convenience of your home to your chosen drop off point. “Whatever the reason, we’ll take the stress out of relying upon other forms of transport and other people so you’ll arrive on time and stress free at your destination.” The fun, educational and personalised family friendly tours are growing in popularity with new and varied experiences coming online all the time with something for everyone. Visit the spectacular World Herit-

age tropical rainforests of the far north to the edge of the outback and savannah country. Take in the rolling green tableland mountain pasture, the deep red ancient volcanic soils of produce and sugar cane farms, to the contrasts of the rocky boulders and escarpments of Granite Mountains. Be captivated by the sights and sounds of Mareeba Wetlands, or enjoy the tastes and smells of local fresh produce and various blends of coffee from the district’s many restaurants and coffee plantations. Become engrossed in the heritage, culture and splendour of outback historical towns and the Chillagoe Caves and Smelters. See amazing wildlife unique to this part of the world. Swim under cascading waterfalls, travel through the temperate climate of the Atherton Tablelands rainforests, and visit local must see attractions such as beautiful Lake Barrine, Millaa Millaa Falls, Curtain Fig Tree, Babinda Boulders and the popular Paronella Park. Tablelands Tours and Transfers endeavour to offer personalised friendly door-to-door service for customers who need to be somewhere on time or want to experience a leisurely tour of their chosen destination.

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In most cases Darrin (pictured above), or one of our skilled commercially licensed drivers will greet you at your door, handle all your baggage, and transport you, or your family and friends in comfort to your destination on time. The team can also help you create a special tailored chartered service to other selected North Queensland destinations. Discounts apply for group bookings, regular customers, pensioners, and students. Why not take advantage of the group bookings for cheaper rates,

and if you become a regular traveller, similar discounts apply. Take a look at what discounts apply to you when you book so you don’t miss out. Please note we cannot offer door to door service if you live out of town. For more information please see the map of your pick up point in your closest town on our website. Contact Tablelands Tours and Transfers today on 4225 0133, 0428 732 444. Email contact@tablelandtoursandtransfers.com.au or visit the website for more info at www.tablelandstoursandtransfers.com.au

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Troops come to town for training over a long distance because they have to really think through how we are going to get up there, how we are going to look after ourselves once we’re there and how we going to get these people back.” Exercise HAMEL will engage 4,000 troops with the majority of the exercise taking part just north of Townsville with events also in Tully, Innisfail, Atherton and Mareeba. Colonel Stanhope said people in Mareeba would not actually see much of the operations as the Army would be practicing Evacuee Operations. The Army would like to thank local communities for their cooperation and patience during this important training exercise.

By Katherine Kokkonen

Residents might see similar scenes to these from an exercise held in Ingham, last year. Inset: Colonel Richard Stanhope hopes Exercise HAMEL will challenge troops and extend their skills.

THE Army is rolling into the region, but there is no cause for alarm. The extra presence is part of the Australian Army’s annual foundation war-fighting exercise, Exercise HAMEL 2014. Exercise HAMEL will be conducted in Defence training areas and in Atherton and Mareeba, from July 7 to August 1. Colonel Richard Stanhope said this was to challenge not only the Brigade itself, but also intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance elements. “We want to make it a complex problem for the good guys to solve,” he said. “There is nothing like extending them out

Funding for more help in schools Next year’s Prep students will benefit from more teacher aide support, creating a stronger foundation and better learning experience, as part of the Queensland Government’s strong plan for education. Premier Campbell Newman and Minister for Education, Training and Employment Minister JohnPaul Langbroek announced the third round of funding to deliver an extra 2,250 Prep teacher aide hours per week in 2015. “This Government has a strong plan to revitalise frontline services and we’re delivering on our election promise to invest $54 million over four-years for more Prep teacher aides,” Mr Newman said. “A brighter future for our youngest Queenslanders is ours for the taking and this investment will set the foundation for life-long learning and success. “Thousands of Preppies in state schools across Queensland are al-

ready benefitting from the additional support available each day, and we’re ensuring this benefit continues throughout 2015.” Minister for Training, Employment John-Paul Langbroek said 471 Prep classrooms in 127 schools across the state would directly reap the rewards of extra teacher aide time in 2015. “This year we have again targeted schools with the greatest need, including many schools in regional and remote areas,” Mr Langbroek said. “The Queensland Government knows how important it is to invest in the early years of school to set the foundation for life-long learning and success. “Teacher aides play a critical role in Prep classrooms and by funding more teacher aide hours we’re ensuring children have extra support to develop learning and social skills from an early age.

“When it came to student outcomes, Labor’s only response to poor results in some schools was to make excuses. “We know however, that a solid foundation in the early years helps ensure improved outcomes and smooth transitions from study to training and work, all the way from crayon to career.” Kuluin State School Principal Dale Wolfenden said extra teacher aide time in Prep classrooms had delivered great results for the school’s Preppies in 2014. “We have five Prep classes at Kuluin State School and our teacher aides play an important role in supporting our classroom teachers and providing one-on-one learning support,” Mr Wolfenden said. “Next year we will receive almost 30 additional hours of Prep teacher aide time and I know our youngest students will greatly benefit from the extra support.”

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Mareeba Rotary would like to thank everyone who supported our 2 teams in the 2014 Great Wheelbarrow Race. Together we raised more than $7,500 for the Mareeba Friends of The Hospital Foundation. Money that will be used for great projects at the Mareeba Hospital to benefit the whole Community.

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Cowpokes competition fun COWBOYS and cowgirls in the making strutted their stuff for the Junior Cowpokes competition at Kerribee Park, on Saturday. Indiana Piggott and Zoran Prizmic took out the junior competition, while siblings Ashley and Ben Dayes won the senior sections. Mother Beverley Dayes was chuffed with her children’s achievement and was surprised that Ashley, 12, and Ben, 10, won in the same category. She said Ben didn’t want to enter the competition when they arrived, but decided to have a go to encourage his other sister to enter the junior section. “Poor Ashley had make-up on to cover the zinc and sunburn she got from sports day,” Mrs Dayes said. Mareeba Rodeo Secretary Angela Sturgess said a good afternoon was had by all, especially the kids who were entertained by comedian and magician Flip Riley. Ms Sturgess was looking forward to the next big events, especially the Rodeo Ball on July 4 and horse sports on July 6 with before the big weekend kicks off.

Junior cowgirl winner Indiana Piggott and previous year junior cowgirl Madisyn Martin.

2014 Junior cowboy Zoran Prizmic.

Exciting times ahead for Rotary Mareeba Heritage Centre

THE MYSTERY GAOL DOOR

A Mutchilba farmer was ploughing his paddock one day when he unearthed a great hulking steel door from a gaol, and it weighed a ton! Why and how the door arrived at this farm is anyone’s guess. We think that the nearest gaol would have been at Thornborough on the Hodgekinson Goldfield. The door was delivered to the museum about 15 years ago and we have no record of the donor’s name, nor have we been able to discover anything of its history. Mareeba Rotary directors: President Natasha Srhoj, Immediate Past President Joe Moro, Administrator Maree Lopez, Secretary Sherri Soncin, Youth director Charlie Martens, Club services director David Quintieri and Foundation director Marg Purcell. Absent: Treasurer Carna Madrid and directors Stephen Gear, Tina Caamano and president elect Nina Grant.

Now if you have a gaol door you surely need a gaol, so we built one next door to The Carriers Arms pub, as you naturally would. Provide an ant-bed floor, nice old bucket in one corner with a bit of newspaper and a hessian bag for sleeping on and it turns into a nice comfy ensuite. We call it “Lotus Glen Solitary”. The decorative ball and chain hanging from the bars present us with another mystery. They came from the old Rodeo Museum, but once again we have no record of the donor’s name or how they came to be in their possession!! Therefore the whole thing turns into a “Cold Case”. Can you help us solve it?

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REACHING out to the community and engaging with youth are on the to-do list for Mareeba Rotary’s year. Members and guests attended the annual Mareeba Rotary change over at Canzian’s Restaurant, in Dimbulah on Saturday. Outgoing president Joe Moro welcomed Natasha Srhoj as the new president and commended her work ethic. Ms Srhoj also received the Rotarian of the Year award for her dedication and commitment to the club and community. “Natasha is always willing to participate in anything Rotary does, her work ethic and drive rubs off on other members of the club and that’s a good formula to keep the club going forward and attract new members,” Mr Moro said. “I would also like to make special mention of Maree Lopez and the effort she has put in helping me with the running of the club in the background.” Ms Srhoj was looking forward to building on Rotary’s already strong community network and branching out further with activities designed to engage youth. “We would really like to have more people come on board and will look to see if there is interest in setting up a satellite club in Dimbulah,” she said. “We also want to get out and into more schools through our youth arm, Interact and EarlyAct, which encourages kids to be more active in the community, while also having guidance from senior Rotarians.” Ms Srhoj said the club will hit the new Rotary year running and she will have the help of an exceptional team in Secretary Sherri Soncin, administrator Maree Lopez and new Treasurer Carna Madrid along with her team of dedicated directors. The Atherton Rotary club also had their changeover on Saturday night with outgoing president Colin Messervy welcoming Pauline Stackman as new president, Bronwyn Snowdon Secretary and Andrew McCosh as Treasurer for the 2014-2015 year.

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THANK YOU ALSO TO ALL OF OUR OTHER WONDERFUL SPONSORS FOR THEIR ONGOING, GENEROUS SUPPORT CONTRIBUTING TO THE FESTIVAL THANK YOU TO THE FIREWORKS SPONSORS: Junction Hotel, Dimbulah Foodworks, Dimbulah Post Office, Lamont Transport, Adrian and Joan Schincariol, Dimbulah Soccer Club, Davis Transport, National Australia Bank, Rob’s Plumbing and Gasfitting, Elders Insurance, Dimbulah Motors, Grant & Laurelle Gundersen, Canzians Restaurant & Bar, Dimbulah Butchery, G & G De Lai Fuel Distributors, DB Engineering, D & M Minisini, John and Kay Myers, Silvano Pinese Metal Fabrication, Cutz and Curls and the Croation Club. THANK YOU TO THE FESTIVAL SPONSORS: Duesbury’s Accountants & Advisors, Chano Trentin’s All Wheel Drive Centre PTY LTD, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Leavis Transport Services, Travel experience.com, Home Fab Steel Truss and Frame, Birdworld Kuranda, Skybury Farmgate, Marama Jewellers, Floral Magic, Brett Thompson Jewellers, Mary Kay – Kristy Cummings, Bella Donna Giftware & Beauty, Davis Transport, Claude Cater Mensland, Dimbulah QCWA, Dimbulah Bowls Club, Donninis Simply Italian, Bruno’s Batteries, Freya Designs, Dimbulah Health & Beauty, The Express, Dimbulah Community Centre, Think Water, ShepHair’d, Tableland concrete Blocks, Millar Tietzel Tax Agents and Accountants, Mareeba Cleaning Services, Sugar World, Apels Solicitors and Notary, My Mareeba Dentist, Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Blakey’s Brakes & Aircon, Landmark, Blenners Transport, Quicksilver Cruises, Croation Club, Coffee Works, John and Cynthia Buljabasich, D & L De Lai, G.A Sclippa Solicitors, Hartleys Creek Crocodile Adventures, Raging Thunder, Hansen Ford & Mareeba Toyota, John Holme Optometrist, Mareeba Leagues Club, J.D Farming, Mareeba Mazda & Mareeba Mitsubishi. THANK YOU TO ALL THE COMMUNITY CLUBS AND BUSINESSES: Dimbulah Bakery, Dimbulah Butchers, Dimbulah Foodworks, TGT Dimbulah, Canzians Restaurant & Bar, Junction Hotel, Dimbulah Health & Beauty, 2 In One Catering, Dimbulah State School P & C, Lyn & Steve Szekeley, Dimbulah Horse & Pony Club, Nugget of the North Campdraft Inc, St Anthony’s Parish School, Spanish Club, Calabrian Club, Dimbulah Kindy & Child Care Centre, Dimbulah State School P&C, Michael & Theresa Samanes and Frank & Ginetta Avolio (Calabrian Club) who fed the crowd with their delicious food and beverages. A MAJOR THANK YOU TO THE VOLUNTEERS, SPORTING AND MULTICULTURAL CLUBS, LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, SCHOOLS AND MEMBERS OF THE DIMBULAH AND MUTCHILBA COMMUNITIES WHO HELPED TO SET UP, SERVE, CLEAN UP AND ASSISTED GENERALLY IN MAKING THE FESTIVAL RUN SMOOTHLY: To the Dimbulah CWA, the Dimbulah Community Centre and Dimbulah Soccer Club for their involvement, enthusiasm and participation, Special thanks to Lamont Transport for the use of their trucks and trailer, AUSCO for the use of their mobile office, Carl Portella for doing a fantastic job as the M.C, Mareeba SES for the use of their lighting and Dimbulah QFRS for leading the street parade. Thank you the Tablelands Regional Council for their continued in kind support which provides crucial service and support to community club events and projects such as ours. To our local entertainers who gave up their time to come out and perform – We especially thank Dimbulah State School, Mutchilba State School, St Anthony’s Parish School, St Stephens and St Thomas Combined Saints Band, Dance Agency 2xs, Becci Nethery, B.A.N.D practice, W84ME Party Band. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR QUEEN ENTRANTS AND THEIR SPONSORS, THE KING ENTRANTS AND THE JUDGES. Congratulations to the 2014 winners: Queen – Kirsty Snell, Princess – Keele Jackson, Charity Queen – Braylee Campbell, Miss Personality – Teagan Abdy, Charity King – Aaron Miller.

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RISING SUN MOVIE NEWS The school holidays are here and there's loads of colourful fun at The Rising Sun Cinema in Mareeba. New on screen at exactly the same time as the rest of Aussie is the colourful and vibrant RIO 2, whilst HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 continues throughout the holidays . Both are exciting movies aimed at the whole family. Continuing for a second great week is the much talked about THE FAULT IN OUR STARS – a drama that provides rivetting viewing and is based on the best selling book of the same name.

the now inseparable pair journey through the skies, charting unmapped territories and exploring new worlds. When one of their adventures leads to the discovery of a secret ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a battle to protect the peace. Now, Hiccup and Toothless must unite to stand up for what they believe while recognizing that only together do they have the power to change the future of both men and dragons.

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Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Gus (Ansel Elgort) are two teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them on a journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that Hazel's other constant companion is an oxygen tank, Gus jokes about his prosthetic leg, and they met and fell in love at a cancer support group.

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Cancer Council Queensland Relay For Life Coordinator Courtney Sullivan warns of health risks facing the modern man, and calls on Queensland gents to make a healthy pledge.

Queensland fellas not stacking up to females

Heavier, unhealthier and a shorter life expectancy - on almost all risk factors (weight, daily smoking and risky drinking) Queensland men are faring worse than women. Queensland blokes, we’re calling on you - there has never been a better excuse to sign up for Relay For Life, and pledge to lead a healthier lifestyle! Queensland Health data shows nearly 65% of Queensland men are overweight or obese, compared to around 50% of women. The data also shows about 15% of Queensland men smoke daily, compared to 13% of women. That’s not all - more than 30% of Queensland males are consuming more than two alcoholic drinks a day on average, compared to 10% of women – and when it comes to life expectancy, men are likely to live until 79, while women are expected to live until 84. Men are also more likely to be hospitalised in their lifetime. Many men don’t realise the things they’re doing on a daily basis may be impacting their health and wellbeing, and how those decisions impact the way we look, feel and perform.

Having a poor diet and inactive lifestyle can lead to overweight or obesity, which increases the risk of chronic diseases - including some cancers. One in two Queensland men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime - more than 13,400 Queensland men will be diagnosed with cancer this year alone, and sadly nearly 4500 men will die from the disease. We know that one third of cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes including eating healthily and maintaining a healthy weight we need to do more to improve survival rates and support all men affected by the disease. Relay gives men the chance to make a positive difference in the ﬁght against cancer, and pledge to lead a healthier lifestyle to reduce their personal cancer risk. The way you look and your choice to be healthy will help you live the life you deserve to live. Cancer Council Queensland’s Tablelands Relay For Life will be held on September 13-14 at Davies Park, Mareeba. To register visit relayforlife.org.au or phone Cancer Council’s Fundraising Hotline 1300 65 65 85.

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‘HAPPY Birthday’ takes audiences to an English country setting where the theme of marriage infidelity is taken to it funniest extremes. It’s a compelling romance – an epic tale of deception and misadventure. The production will be performed by the Mareeba Theatre Group at the Constance Street Theatre Hall this Thursday July 3, Friday July 4 and Saturday July 5, at 7.30pm each night. A highlight will be the cutting of the birthday cake with audiences taking part in the celebration during interval. Bookings can be made now through Travel Experience in Mareeba on Byrnes Street. Phone 4092 4222 or tickets can be purchased on the nights. $20 per person – mature audience only.

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Dingo Dryden Dingo Dryden is a true Australian entertainer performing unique original ballads telling stories of rural Australia. Dingo's original songs help tell a unique story of Australian life through the decades since colonial times. Dingo will also be performing songs from John Williamson, Peter Allen, Eric Bogel, Banjo Paterson, and Redgum.

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TUESDAY 8th July 8.00am All day Horse Events; Halter, Riding and Show Jumping 9.00am Beef Cattle Judging 9.00am Dairy Cattle Judging 1.00pm Junior 6-Bar Show Jump 1.30pm Grand Parade 2.00pm Eljay Freestyle, Big Top Entertainment 3.00pm Concert – Only 9teen at the Nissan Bar Programme subject to change without notice.

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3.30pm Tuesday 8am 8am

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Only 9Teen had its beginnings in 2013 when a group of high school student’s love of music prompted them to form a band. Since that time they have played at the Tolga Races, Spirit of Youth Concert and the Car and Bike Swap Meeting in Atherton.

9am 9am 10am

Atherton Dog ObedienCe Grounds Champion Dog Show 9am Goat Pavilion Goat Judging

Up BEAT places

9am

> Leo Mac

Make sure you catch Leo Mac performing his solo acoustic act of contemporary rock. The performance begins in the Nissan Bar at 6pm on Monday night.

< Snake Oyl

Snake Oyl is a local four-piece rock band from the Tablelands. SnakeOyl plays a blend of cover versions and original material with a distinctive rock style. They make each song their own, rather than replicate the styles of other artists, giving them a unique and original style that distinguishes them from other bands.

SHUTTLE BUS TO THE SHOW No more parking hassles

A shuttle bus service will be operating within the Atherton township area to help ease parking congestion near the showgrounds. You can catch the Emerson’s bus at the bus stop on the corner of Main Street and Vernon Street, at the car park on Railway Lane behind the Barron Valley Hotel, or on First Avenue beside the high school. A gold coin donation would be appreciated and can be paid into the tin as you board the bus. Buses will run about every 20 minutes from 4pm on Monday 7th and from 9am on Tuesday 8th. Last buses will leave the Vernon Street gate of the Showgrounds at 10pm on Monday and 4pm Tuesday.

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ATHERTON SHOW GUIDE 2014 Show Tickets Gate Entry (full show)

Adult $15 | Child / Pensioner $10

Tickets On Sale now @...

> Summers News, Atherton > Giddy's Cafe, Atherton > Tableland Hardware Atherton > Atherton Show Office > 4AV Stockfeed, Ravenshoe

Special Deals $40 $25 Family Pass (full show) Admission for 2 x Adults & 3 x Children bonus ride tickets Sheet of 30 tickets

• Entry is free to children under school age. • Child = all school aged children, incl Prep. • Special Deals are only available until Sunday 6th July 2014.

RIDES! What’s coming this year?

Sky Walker Big Whizzer Dodgem Cars Jumping Castle

Walk-on-Water Balls Jumbo Slide Ali Baba Sideshow Alley

Kiddies Rides ALL NEW Roller Coaster PLUS games & more!

Shane Knuth Member for Dalrymple Silo Shopping Centre Phone 4091 5861

As the Member for Dalrymple and your Representative in State Parliament, I would like to congratulate the tireless committee of the Atherton Show Society for all the hard work and effort put in to stage this year’s Atherton Show. The large number of volunteers put in endless hours to make the show a success, and your community commends you for it.

“See you at the Show!”

It’s Showtime! THE EXPRESS NEWSPAPER IS A PROUD MAJOR SPONSOR OF THE 2014 ATHERTON SHOW. OUR CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON YET ANOTHER COMMUNITY EVENT. CLASSIFIEDS, ADVERTISING AND NEWS PHONE 4092 3464 PAGE 18 The Express, Wednesday, July 2, 2014

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

LUXURY LIVING This is a package that has it all. Only a few years old this house has five bedrooms, extra size kitchen, two living areas, all airconditioned, in build projector and sound system, security screened and has surveillance cameras as well as an electronic front gate. Five acres all fenced with a large paddock for stock. Manicured gardens with irrigation from the bore. Four rain water tanks of a very substantial size hooked up to the house. The 9m x 12m shed can accommodate a huge motor home with plenty of spare room and there are two carports on either side of it as well. There is three phase power to the whole property but it is mainly run on solar. Price has just been reduced and Inspections are easily arranged so give me a call now. Contact Elizabeth Bors on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648. www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au Address: Emerald Hights Road, MAREEBA Price: $549,000 Agent: Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba Contact: 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100

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PROPERTY On an acre and walking distance to shops and school Located only minutes from Mareeba's CBD and situated on a 4474m2 allotment this home boasts space and privacy. Space and style is something that this house encompasses, with beautiful entertaining options, you are sure to fall in love with this property. With a spacious open plan living area this home is as great on the inside as it is on the out. The home is made of concrete construction with concrete internal walls which makes for a very strong home. A perfect lifestyle opportunity for those who love open spaces and peace and quiet. The home is fully air-conditioned with three bedrooms, an office nook and an extra storage room. With an extra-large spacious kitchen this home is perfect for those who love to cook and entertain. The internal laundry has a built in linen cupboard ideal for storage. The property is fully fenced with a beautiful wrap around verandah and huge frontage. There is a huge two bay shed with power access and an extra

two bay high clearance awning. Features... three bedroom, one bathroom home, extra large spacious kitchen, extra storage room, fully air-conditioned, huge two bay shed with extra two bay high clearance awning, internal laundry with built-in linen cupboard, huge frontage, power to shed and beautiful wrap around verandah all on a fully fenced 4474m2 allotment. To arrange an inspection or for more information on this property please contact exclusive agent Vince Costas at Sibi Girgenti today. Phone 4092 5566 or 0419 926 691. www.girgentigroup.com Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Peninsula Development Road, Biboohra $399,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Sibi Girgenti Real Estate 4092 5566 or 0419 926 691

Leave your car at home open house

Wednesday July 2 and Thursday July 3 between 12noon and 1pm at 101 Walsh Stree t, Mareeba.

AUCTION

ENJOY THE SERENITY OF THIS RURAL RETREAT 14 BROOKLYN VILLAGE ESTATE, MOUNT CARBINE

CAN you find a house like this so close to the CBD? If not you need to see us at Mareeba Real Estate Agencies today. This home is of concrete block construction with cement rendered internal walls and features three bedrooms, spacious open plan living area, built-in cupboard in the hallway, covered timber floors throughout, front patio, downstairs laundry, one bathroom, one toilet, a single carport, rainwater tank and a garden shed all on a 658m2 allotment. This home is also in walking distance to the hospital, ambulance, church, mosque, school, medical clinic and a good night out as well. This close to the town amenities are a bonus. Priced at $290,000 negotiable come and inspect at the

If getting away from it all is high on your agenda, you’ll want to take a look at this unique property located within Mount Carbine’s Brooklyn Village Estate. • Spacious bedrooms • Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen • Generous 1452m2 allotment (approx.) • Separate laundry with rear access • Maintained common areas and facilities

Contact Phil Bayne on 4099 5414 or 0403 084 746 Email: pbayne.portdouglas@ljh.com.au ljhooker.com.au Port Douglas

open house on Wednesday July 2 and Thursday July 3 between 12noon and 1pm at 101 Walsh Street, Mareeba. Contact exclusive agent Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or 0427 153 868. Email mrea4880@qld. chariot.net.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

101 Walsh Street, Mareeba $290,000 NEG Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 4092 1556 Lyn 0427 153 868

Residential Commercial Rural Finance

PEACE & QUIET

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

235 Koah Road, Koah - $549,000 Neg

L29 Hoolahan Drive, Mareeba - $180,000 Neg

 Four bedroom, two bathroom home  Tiled living areas, carpet to bedrooms  Airconditioned throughout  Spacious open plan design  Tiled outdoor patio great for entertaining  9m x10m Colorbond shed, bore and pump  Stunning bushland views on 5 acres

 Located in Cobra Point Estate  5447m2 corner allotment  Flat land  Cairns side of Mareeba  Five minutes from CBD  Electricity, phone and broadband  Town water  Quiet neighbourhood

Contact: Vince Costas 0419 926 691

Contact: Remo Esposito 0401 969 473

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Celebrating

40 YEARS

Relax and enjoy – it’s got it all Big family living, four bedrooms, stuBuyers In The High $400’s Must dio, pool and tradesman shed on one Inspect. acre. Carefree family living starts here For more information or to arrange with low maintenance tiled living ar- a private inspection please call eas, open plan design and plenty of Exclusive Marketing Agent Aurelia natural light. Rogato 0418 183 555. 4880.com. Located in the popular Wylan- au/2681422 dra Estate on a fully fenced block in a family friendly street. There is simply nothing Address: Mareeba to do but relax, sit back Price: High $400’s and enjoy! This home Agent: EXCULSIVE AGENT Aurelia Rogato truly does have it all, betRogato Bros Real Estate ter be quick if you want Contact: 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555 it all.

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PROPERTY Hamilton 221 on 206

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

four bedrooms, ensuite and walk-in-robe to the master bedroom. Entertaining couldn’t be any easier – you’ll love the trendy Galley style kitchen with seamless flow through to the dining and alfresco entertainment area. Tiled throughout, all of this, plus a media room. Portico entrance, rendered concrete block, driveway and path allowance all included. Lot 206 is a stunning “rural feel” lot on Catherine Atherton Drive, featuring 3914m2. Positioned to make the most of the northeasterly breezes, the surrounding views of the mountainside and dams, and plenty of room for sheds, pool, and play areas. House and land are sold on separate contracts. $133,000 land and $218,490 house. Great value at $351,590. Austart Homes Tablelands (QBCC 1076708), together with The Rise Country Estate proudly offer The Hamilton 221, house and land package, proposed for construction on Lot 206 Catherine Atherton Drive, The Rise, $351,590. The Hamilton offers 221m2 of pure luxury under roof. Featuring

Contact Debbie, 0409 321 000, or Noel at Austart Homes 0418 252 930. Sales office open Hastie Road, 10am – 3pm, Tuesday to Sunday or by appointment. Picture is an artist’s impression only, and may vary from the finished product.

Featured packed lifestyle horse property Rarely does a property with such quality attributes such as this one come on the market at such a realistic price. Approximately 15.5 acres of all useable flat fertile land located within 20 minutes of the CBD and school bus service at front gate. The large craftsman built three bedroom, plus office home represents the very best in luxury acreage living, featuring expansive open living areas all opening out onto the wide open wrap around verandas, three over sized bedrooms upstairs with two bathrooms including an ensuite in the master, third bathroom is located downstairs adjacent to the office and servicing the large 16m x 8m in-ground pool and gymnasium. The commercial grade Tassie Oak kitchen is packed with the finest stainless steel European appliances and is sure to entice the chef at heart.

NEW LISTING • $130,000 • Cottage • In Town

• 1,012m2 • New Wiring • Gardens

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OPEN

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The equine facilities are very acreage living. Outdoor Features: impressive and cater for all disci• Double Garage plines featuring: • Sand Arena • 20m x 58m open sand arena • 8 Stables/Large Shed • 4 Horse electric walker • 8 Stables 4m x 4m plus hay • Double Tie-Up Bay • Feed/Tack Room storage • 2 Cross tie up bays/Feed tack • 2 x Working Bores • 2 Dams room • 4 Horse Walker • John Deer arena rake • 8 Electric Fenced Paddocks • Kubota tractor with front bucket • Greenfield ride on mower • 2 Large Day Sheds The whole of the land is boundary fenced and divided into For further information or to 8 electrified paddocks with water arrange a private inspection in never off short supply being please call Exclusive Marketsupplied via the two dams and ing Agent Andrew Rogato 0418 two equipped bores. This proper- 183 444. 4880.com.au/2662731 ty is located in one of Mareeba's most desirable locations and Address: Mareeba an inspection Price: $755,000 is highly recAgent: EXCULSIVE AGENT Andrew Rogato ommended for Rogato Bros Real Estate those searching Contact: 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444 the very best in

1 Acre Blocks

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Beautiful Rural Setting Close to Town & Schools Bore on each block Town Water Good Drainage Great Soil

LAND STARTS AT $140,000

ALTITUDE

REALTY MAREEBA

PHONE: 4092 4100 A/H: Liz 0437 921 648 www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au

4092 5255

What a Bargain!

• Fully Airconditioned • Fully Fenced 732m2 Block • Close To Schools • Sold Fully Furnished

$170,000 neg

$69,000!!!

Country Bliss

• 5 Acres Fenced • 2 Living Areas • Front And Rear Patios • Bushland Backdrop

• 920m2 Level Block • Town Water & Power • 20 Metre Frontage • Walk To High School

VAlue AT $425,000

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Patio area! shed! CheaP! CheaP! MagnifiCent faMily aCreage

• Spacious Bedrooms • Open Plan Kitchen/Dining • Large Lounge • 809m2 Fenced Block

• 16.7 Fenced Acres • 2 Dams, Bore, Tank • 2x Powered Sheds • Stables + Paddocks

$279,000 neg

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PROPERTY Extra large family residence

Features, position and value With a multiitude of internal and external living areas, any large or extended family would be delighted to call this property home. This very spacious brick veneer home is nestled in a quiet and peaceful side street and only a five minute walk from St Stephens Catholic College. One end of the house you will find 3 over sized

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES SOLIDLY BUILT 3 BEDROOM HOME PERFECT INVESTMENT OR FIRST HOME • CONCRETE BLOCK • RENDERED INTERNAL WALLS • OPEN PLAN LIVING • DOUBLE GARDEN SHED • 998M2 CORNER ALLOTMENT $275,000 (SEE H261 ON WEBSITE)

4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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bedrooms, all with generous built-ins, extra large and practical kitchen with a walk-in butler's pantry, separate dining and separate lounge areas. At the other end you'll find a large laundry, 2nd bathroom and 4th large bedroom used as the master also with generous built-ins. The spacious open plan living area expands outdoors to the impressive and generous outside entertaining area with it's own built-in bbq where you can relax and enjoy spending time with family and friends. Other features include: Vacum maid with four outlets throughout the house, double garage, 13m x 7 1/2 m powered shed with roller doors, bore plus town water and irrigated gardens. Designed for family living and with the tropical lifestyle in mind this property is well worth inspecting. Priced at $515,000 negotiable, call Norma Moloney to arrange to inspect today.

BUSH STYLE GETAWAY

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• Fenced 19.69 hectares • 4 bay shed with concrete floor • Highset liveable shed • Solar power with backup generators • Dam, fully equipped bore • 3 water storage tanks • Camp drafting yard

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $515,000 NEG Norma Moloney Ray White Rural 0417 541 126

A great small farm package

$283,000 NEG JohN Falvo 0408 456 344

P: 4092 1355 A:191 Byrnes Street, Mareeba John 0408 456 344 Sophie 0428 128 154 Simone 0498 126 824

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Location, LifestyLe and so affordabLe!

CONTRACT FALLEN, PRICE REDUCED! 3 DWELLINGS + 20 ACRES

• 5.95 hectares (14.7 acres) • Comfortable 3 bedroom block home, fully airconditioned • Separate dining, lounge and rumpus room, 2 bathrooms • 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 • Mountain views Vendors are motivated to sell and to move on, and have priced the property to meet the market. Price: $479,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

Take advantage of this opportunity to secure an acreage that offers both lifestyle and income. • Conveniently located on the Cairns side • Approximately 20 acres • Rental income of $930 per week • Combination of mature fruit trees • 3 bay lockable shed + machinery shed • Bore + dam • Amenities block Vendors are motivated and want this property sold! Price: NOW $589,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

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If you’re looking for affordable cooktop, breakfast bar, corner panfamily living and you have your try and dishwasher • Tiled rear patio heart set on a blue chip location then you will need to inspect this • Solar hot water system • Security screens throughout well presented near new “Tropic • Cement pathways all round Coast” home immediately. On offer is a deceptively large, • 6m x 6m x 3m high colourbond near new, three bedroom plus of- shed with high clearance roller fice family home with the following door access quality features: • Fully fenced 1036m2 allotment • Large tiled open plan living ar- with no rear neighbours eas and carpeted bedrooms Only minutes from town and of• Double insulation to the ceiling fering wonderful street appeal this for added cooling in summer and home is situated in sought after warmth retention in winter “Amaroo Park” Estate and sur• All bedrooms with built-ins plus rounded by other quality homes. sufficiently large enough to com- It’s a must to inspect. fortably house queen beds • Master bedroom with ensuite For further information or to and WIR arrange a private inspection • Split-system air-conditioning to please call exclusive agent Joe all the bedrooms & the living area Torrisi on 0417 700 468. • Separate office Address: Amaroo Drive, Mareeba • Generous UPrice: $410,000 NEG shaped kitchen Agent: EXCLUSIVE Joe Torrisi Real Estate overlooking the Contact: 0417 700 468 patio and rear yard with gas

"Thoughts of home are always dining and lounge, screens throughdear" out, four Sheds (1.8m x 8m 2 bay Set up as a horse property for a custom, steel, on a slab), (2.houses a family with the option of running a horse float and ride on mower, 1 bay couple of head as well, this 6 Ha (ap- with lean to on a slab), (3.houses big prox. 15 acres) freehold farm is on tractor 1 bay with lean to on a slab) the market at a realistic price to sell. and (4. Houses small tractor), fully One boundary borders Spear Creek, fenced with two stables, a loading is mostly cleared, flat useable land, ramp and a raised feed shed. with town water, a rainwater tank and This farm package also has on ofa dam... this property will no doubt de- fer, the option to negotiate on the follight the small acreage, fussy family. lowing machinery items staying with The property is very well main- the property. tained, neat and tidy. There's literally Two International Tractors, one 120 nothing to do, you could walk in and horsepower with new 7 foot slasher, just move in or there are ample op- the other is an older 35 horsepower tions to expand and make further im- model, a portable round yard with 23 provements. panels plus gate and Toyota Land The delightful high set Queens- Cruiser tray back ute diesel 85 model, lander was originally moved from farm vehicle. Gordonvale and has all been fully rePriced at $375,000 negotiable wired. Currently there's a carport un- plus machinery (optional). derneath, a tack room and separate laundry, at legal height there's plenty For more information on this deof room for other living space options. lightful property, please contact Close to all country town ameni- exclusive agent Simone Newman ties, the primary school and bus for at Mareeba Property Office. Phone the high schools. 4092 1355. Located approx. 20 minutes north of Mareeba and only 40 minutes to the tourist Address: MOUNT MOLLOY mecca of Port Douglas Price: $375,000 NEG and all it has to offer. Agent: Exclusive agent Simone Newman Two bedrooms plus a Mareeba Property Office large sleep out, kitchen Contact: 4092 1355 or 0498 126 824 and pantry, separate

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The LAND Lion to pay more for milk

By Katherine Kokkonen

THE challenges faced by far north Queensland Dairy farmers have been recognised with a price increase from a processing company. Lion announced that starting from July 1 it had agreed to pay a record increase to its Far North QLD milk price, together with further increases in South East Queensland and New South Wales. Collectively, Lion’s price increases will deliver over $10million in additional payments back to the farmgate compared to a year ago, and the removal of tier two pricing from all new Lion contracts on offer will ensure that farmers benefit from the increase in price on every litre they produce. In Far North Queensland, Lion’s weighted price will increase to 59.3cpl, the highest price seen by suppliers in the region in recent years. This change, applicable to all Dairy Farmers Milk Cooperative (DFMC) farmers supplying milk for Lion in Far North Queensland, equates to an increase of approximately five cents per litre on Lion’s last season price.

DFMC Chairman Duncan McInnes said the increase will help the 51 DFMC farmers in the Tablelands with the long-term sustainability of the industry. “They were quite positive and they were pleased it was there,” he said. “This is the biggest price increase any dairy farm has received in the last five years, to my knowledge. It is a good, reasonable increase, and better than any farmer has seen in Queensland and New South Wales.” Lion Agricultural Procurement Director Murray Jeffrey said Lion’s announcement recognises the challenges faced by farmers in recent years and delivers a strong vote of confidence in the Northern dairy industry, consistent with the unique conditions and dynamics of each market. “We know that many of our suppliers have been doing it tough in recent years and believe this increase will provide greater certainty and confidence for the future,” he said. “We have great faith in the Northern dairy industry and want to continue to work closely with our partners to ensure farmers have a sustainable future, built on growth and growing value back into the industry.” THE Queensland Dairyfarmers’ Organisation (QDO) welcomed the news processing company Lion would make small but welcome price increases at the farmgate. QDO President Brian Tessmann said the announcement underscored the difficult situation facing the Queensland dairy industry, which had lost enormous capacity since the supermarket milk price war began. “It is clear that the rest of the value chain is finally starting to catch-up and notice the value of fresh Queensland milk for Queensland consumers. This follows a small price rise that had also been announced by Norco earlier this month,” Mr Tessmann said. “It lays down the challenge for other processors to do the same.” Mr Tessmann said that while the relatively small rise helped build some confidence in the industry, prices were still playing catch-up to increasing farm input costs. He said it was now clearer than ever that ruthless supermarket milk discounting to $1 per litre had to end. “Parts of the value chain are paying greater attention to the crisis of confidence at the farm level— we now need the retail end of the value chain to do the same.”

SUGAR REPORT Spreading and Blending Specialists

• Lime • Gypsum • Magnesium • Organics

Peter Watson Phone 0408 879 234

Mossman Mill resumed crushing after a prolonged wet weather stop late in Week 6. The factory processed 17,463 tonnes of cane at an average CCS of 12.42. The factory has now processed 90,534 tonnes of cane at an average CCS of 11.43. The wet weather is finally reducing to allow harvesting to resume. The factory is achieving the target rate of 310 t/hr consistently and the crop estimate appears to be holding. CRUSH STATISTICS: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 17,463 • CCS for week: 12.42 • Total cane crushed to date: 90,534 • CCS average to date: 11.43 • 2014 crop estimate: 1,290,000 tonnes

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Bitter split By Katherine Kokkonen

CANE growers are facing an uncertain future with the rift between milling companies and QSL deepening. MSF announced on Friday it would not be extending its existing Raw Sugar Supply Agreement (RSSA) with QSL beyond the 2016 season. This came on the heels of Wilmar exiting the single desk marketing arrangements with the industry-owned body QSL. MSF owns and runs four mills, including Tableland Mill, and is contractually committed to QSL for the 2014, 2015 and 2016 seasons. MSF Sugar's Chief Executive, Mike Barry, said QSL’s recent loss of more than 50 per cent of its volume due to Wilmar withdrawing from QSL meant that MSF Sugar had to review its relationship with QSL. Mr Barry said MSF Sugar would consult with its growers on sugar marketing and pricing arrangements for 2017 onwards. The withdrawal of Singapore-based

Wilmar and MSF, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thailand based Mitr Phol Group, has raised concerns about foreign owned companies jeopardising the future of Australia’s sugar industry. Tablelands Canegrowers Manager Bronwyn Dwyer said the moves by MSF and Wilmar could cause the collapse of QSL and see the sugar industry go down the same path as the dairy industry. She said the 80-odd Tableland cane growers who opted to go with the Mossman Mill owned by Mackay Sugar had been vindicated in their choice. “It’s become abundantly clear that these foreign owned companies are in it for their own self-interest and they have absolutely no regard for the wishes of the growers,” Ms Dwyer said. “Canegrowers as a whole is all for growers having a choice—if a grower chooses to market through the milling company that is ok, but if a grower is forced to market through a milling company that just goes against the grower’s interest.”

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Ingredients 2 brown onions, sliced 2 cloves garlic, smashed few sprigs thyme 300 g mushrooms

April 21 to May 21

Saute onions, garlic and thyme in a little olive oil over a medium heat for a few minutes until browned. Add the mushrooms and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until lovely dark and caramelised. Remove the cooked mushrooms and onion from the pan into a bowl then return the pan back to the stove. Add the beef and saute quickly for a minute until browned. Deglaze the pan with the stock then add the quince paste. Return the mushroom and onion back to the pan and heat through. Thicken if necessary with arrowroot…but this is optional. Add the spinach just before serving and serve. Garnish with chopped parsley or gremolata. Serve immediately and enjoy.

May 22 to June 21

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WORD SEARCH

You will be popular and will easily attract members of the opposite sex. You are best not to confront situations that deal with in-laws or relatives. Your passionate nature may make you jealous if your mate has been too busy to take care of your needs. Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Travel will promote romantic connections. You will be able to make favorable changes in your living quarters. Opportunities to get involved in self improvement projects will be rewarding.

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You can make changes to your home that will be pleasing to all concerned. Your added discipline will enable you to complete some of those unfinished projects. Real estate investments will be profit able. Get involved in a competitive sport.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Arguments with children or friends may leave you steaming. Organizations may cost you more than you can afford. Romantic opportunities will flourish through travel or communication. Don’t spend too much on products that promise amazing cosmetic results.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Situations in your personal life are moving a little fast lately. Changes could be overwhelming. Take the time to do your job correctly or you may find yourself looking for a new one. Don’t be alarmed.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

350 g lean beef fillet or sirloin, thinly sliced 1 cup beef or vegetable stock 1 teaspoon quince paste (optional) 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves

Method

Consider the source before you believe what you hear. Don’t spend too much in order to impress others. Hold on; your time will come. You might be overly emotional concerning situations at work. June 22 to July 22 Cancer Your tendency to vacillate will drive everyone crazy. This is a great day to mingle with people you would like to impress. Someone you live with will be quite unreason able this week. July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

Virgo

Max 23o Min 12o

Lean Beef Stroganoff

Your outgoing, aggressive nature will attract someone you’ve been eager to meet. You will have some problems with children, but if you are patient you will win their favor.

Gemini

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

Australia

France

Malta

Samoa

Bahamas

Greece

Nepal

Spain

Chile

Haiti

Panama

Sweden

Denmark

Italy

Peru

Thailand

Egypt

Jamaica

Qatar

Turkey

Finland

Laos

Russia

Zambia

Puzzle solutions

You should make special plans for you and your lover. Romance will develop through work related activities. Try to think things through. You can help them more than they can help you.

ACROSS

DOWN

7. A puzzle in which players insert the numbers one to nine into a grid consisting of nine squares subdivided into a further nine smaller squares. 8. A round solid figure, or its surface, with every point on its surface equidistant from its centre. 9. Short for delicatessen. 10. The area adjoining a swimming pool. 11. Strong public condemnation. 13. A commotion or fuss. 15. A thin, semi-transparent fabric of cotton, wool, or silk. 16. A small covered opening in a paved area allowing access beneath. 18. A young person who is outstandingly skilful or successful at something. 19. 500 (formerly 480) sheets of paper. 21. A cylindrical container bulging out in the middle. 22. (of a debt) not yet discharged by payment.

1. A lubricant. 2. A device used for observing, checking, or keeping a continuous record of something. 3. The chemical element of atomic number 16, a yellow combustible nonmetal. 4. A man’s broad silk necktie. 5. The treatment of disease, injury, or deformity by physical methods. 6. A liquid found within the Earth comprised of hydrocarbons; commonly known as petroleum. 12. A fool. 14. The quality of being open and honest; frankness. 17. The ability to do something well; expertise. 20. An imaginary line about which a body rotates.

Passion is about the best way for you to relieve tension. Refrain from overspending on entertainment or luxury items. Don’t let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20

You really can’t do anything to change matters this week. Don’t push your mate if you want to keep this union going. Include the whole family or those you love.

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INDEX

business A

Air Charters Air Conditioning Alterations & Dressmaking

Blinds Brick laying

DIRECTORY Construction Curtains & Blinds

Builder Butcher

Carpentry/ Roofing Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting

AIR CHARTER ATHERTON CREEK AIR CHARTERS

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Finacial Services Fuel Furniture

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

Glazier

Farming Sector

Matthew Jennings - chief pilot jenningsmjtw@bigpond.com • 0417 632 076

AIR CONDITIONING

Security Skip Bins

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

P: 4095 3592 • M: 0407 123 561 E: yungaburrabutchery@hotmail.com 2 Kehoe Place, Yungaburra Q.4884

Supply & Fit

BRICK LAYING

CARPENTRY/ ROOFING

CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767 • Competitive Rates • Free Quotes • Quality Job Assured QSBA: 1139 505

BUILDER

Roofer & Carpenter

P: 4092 6271

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

Email: fnqbuilding@rocketmail.com www.facebook.com/fnqbuilding QBCC: 022933

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

this spot could be yours!

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

ELECTRICAL

Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

CONSTRUCTION

CHILDCARE

your local business guide

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

michael 0429 091 403

For $28 per week

0418 456 307

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

Builder, Steel FaBrication and timBer Joinery Small domeStic jobS welcome!

Call Rob

Phone 0400 622 350

CONCRETING

www.donhall.com.au

All Earthworks

Very experienced • No job too big or too small • Competitive rates •

Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

Venue Hire

DeeB’s Grader Hire

“From Our Paddock to Your Plate, We’ll Meat Your Needs!”

MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

Queensland’s Oldest Registered Butcher Shop

mareebablocklaying@gmail.com Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

YUNGABURRA BUTCHERY

BSA Number 71627

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

Irrigation

EARTHMOVING

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

Small Engine Repairs Steel Fabrication

BUTCHER

Trust the BLIND specialists!

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Nurseries

BLINDS

House Removals

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

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

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

ALTERATIONS & DRESSMAKING

www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566 BSA no. 1218243

 Hemming & Mending  Dressmaking Service  Zipper Replacements  All Repairs

“I sew with a red hot needle & burning thread” AlterationsbyMC

BLINDS

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

CLEANING SERVICES

Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

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

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

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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ALL CLEANING & PEST SOLUTIONS Residential & Commercial Cleaning Solutions For: • Carpets • Tile & Grout • Vinyl • Upholstery • Rugs • Fabrics • Spot & Stain Removal • Mattresses • Pest Control • Driveways & Footpaths • 24 Hour Water Restoration • Home & Business Cleans • NEW Premier Shampoo & Steam Clean Service!

Let the professionals take care of it! T: 4092 2160 - M: 0417 758 302 E: abelservices@bigpond.com W: www.abelservices.com.au

Servicing

ALL Areas!

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

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

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

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business

DIRECTORY

EMBROIDERY

FARMING SECTOR

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

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”

ENTERTAINMENT

PIER

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

CALL CARL 0408 924 312

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

   

F u lly a c c r e d it e d M o r t g a g e B r o k e r K u r a n d a lo c a l 2 0 y e a r s A ll m a jo r b a n k s a n d s m a lle r le n d e r s t o o

Mobile 0400 794687

FUEL

Domestic, Commercial & Pool Fencing MIChaEl 0429 091 403 Email: fnqbuilding@rocketmail.com www.facebook.com/fnqbuilding QBCC: 022933

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

There’s always better value at CRT.

GRAHAME McKENZIE MOBILE 0407 226 022

FLOOR COVERINGS

receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers 7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

For $28 per week this spot could be yours!

IRRIGATION

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

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!

FURNITURE

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials • Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS 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

PHONE 4095 8222

1800WINDOWS BSA 1068200

N o c o s t , n o o b lig a t io n c o n s u lt a t io n s

FENCING

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

ON THE TABLELANDS

25 lenders Over 500 products At a time to suit you!

Deb Richards

TABLELAND FERTILIZERS

LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

FENCING

FERTILIZER

GLAZING

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

GLAZING

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

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113

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

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

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

ABN: 74 629 292 635

MOTOR MECHANIC

MAREEBA MOTORS

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

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

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

4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station 74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

NURSERY

John & Sally Morris Pump Specialists

SaleS – RepaiRS Operating since 1994

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30 James Street, Mareeba

Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300. However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit. To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.

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

IRRIGATION/ PUMPS

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

PIER

Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

HIRE

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

M: 0417 702 208 • P: 4093 2669

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man!

TRUCK & BACKHOE

DIRECTORY

ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts

FLOORS

MACHINERY/ TRUCK HIRE

For $28 per week this spot could be yours! Phone the Express today 4092 3464

CALL CARL 0408 924 312 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

business

DIRECTORY

PARTY PLAN

PLUMBING

NEED EXTRA CASH?

PLUMBING, PUMPS & GAS

NEED TO WORK AROUND SCHOOL HOURS? Did you know, if you are an enthusiastic person with a will to succeed you can start your own PartyLite Business without any cash outlay.

BSA 116 4856

Installation, Servicing & Repairs Gas & Gas Applianes, Water Filtration & Purification, Maintenance Plumbing, Pumps, Sewer & Storm Water Solutions

IT’S A FACT!

PartyLite is the fastest growing Direct Marketing Company in Australia - and you could be part of the action.

For full details contact Ann on 0428 966 048

Ben Malcolm

24 Hour Service Covering all areas

p: 4092 7333 m: 0402 031 813 plumbingpumpsandgas@bigpond.com

Advertising hAs never been more AffordAble!

With PriCes stArting At JUst $26 Per WeeK... Call natasha todAy to find out more!

DIRECTORY

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

FRANK DE ROSA LICENSED PLUMBER AND DRAINER Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Maintenance Plumbing

Frank

HOME: 4092 1694 MOBILE: 0417 796 909

your local business guide POOL MAINTENANCE

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 2475

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

M: 0417 746 140 W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

SKIP BINS

JBH

Photography RAD SKIPS WEDDINGS • CELEBRATIONS • (a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

ALL OCCASIONS •

JIM HATCHMAN 0488 562 921 Like us on Facebook and join the 4,138 who already do!

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS

 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

TABLELAND Motorcycle

Advertising hAs never been more AffordAble!

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PHONE: 4092 2394

“WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE”

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba

For all security needs call...

AA TAYLORS TREELOPPING

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

PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy Photographer

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

repairs to all Major brands

QBSA 50670 - LICENCE NO. 10516

YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY

TREE LOPPING

SECURITY

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m

www.tablelandhonda.com.au

Business Directory

DEADLINE

4PM EVERY FRIDAY

DIRECTORY

TRANSPORT

For $28 per week

MRT

this spot could be yours!

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

TRAVEL

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

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

 Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

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

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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

4035 2034

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

VENUE HIRE HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

MAREEBA TURF CLUB

LIMITED TIME ONLY

For $28 per week

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

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

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

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

With PriCes stArting At JUst $26 Per WeeK... Call natasha todAy to find out more!

PHONE: 4045 1767

Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions! Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

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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Birthday Happy 21st Birthday

Kelly Allen 4th July, 2014

Lots of love Mum, Peter, Shonnae, Steven, Katelyn and Matt.

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 Sunday 10am & 6pm Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

Thought:

All too often the best way to see light at the end of the tunnel is to go turn it on.

Funeral Notice PARKER, Ruth Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday the 24th of June 2014 at The Mareeba Hospital, aged 83 years. Dearly loved Wife of John (deceased). Much loved and cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Stephen & Phyllis Parker, Andrew & Jenny Parker, Robert & Grace Parker, Theresa & Brian Bale, Elizabeth & Ken Pedersen and Fiona Parker. Much loved Grandmother to 18 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Also loved Sister of Molly Martin, Walter Millard, Betty Leporati (deceased) and their Families. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Requiem Mass for Ruth to be held at St Thomas’s Catholic Church Mareeba on Wednesday the 2nd of July, commencing at 9:30am. At the conclusion of the service the Cortege will then proceed to The Mareeba Lawn Cemetery. The family respectfully request that you please wear bright clothing to the service.

Phone 4092 4774 • 180 Walsh St, Mareeba www.communityfunerals.com.au

For Sale Kymco MXU 300

Now $5,450 Atherton Mower & Chainsaw Services 55 Tolga Road, Atherton PHONE: 4091 7499

Firewood

Dry split hardwood, can deliver.

$150 per ute load

Call 0408 275 281

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Firewood for sale. Dry split hardwood, can deliver. $150 per ute load. Call 40916605.

Wedding

Public Notice

fax us: 4092 6346

What’s Coming Up!

Congratulations on your Wedding Day

Silvana Spena & Daniel Portelli

5th July Love & best wishes from Andrea, Bec, Mitch, Hudson & Archer

getting Married? John Keal Marriage Celebrant. Ph 4092 4507 Advertising works. Call Natasha Burton at your friendly locally owned Newspaper today on 4092 3464.

Cheryl Tonkin Celebrant

P: 0407 670 954

E: NQCeremonies@gmail.com

Positions Vacant Mareeba Gymnastics Club Inc. requires a Front Desk/Administration Assistant to join our friendly team. This position, beginning term 3, follows the Queensland school term calendar and consists of approximately 18-20 hours per week, from 2.30pm to 7pm according to training timetables. Applicants need to be able to work independently, have great communication skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suit. Previous experience in an administration role is preferred, but not essential. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Provide admin support to coaches and other general admin functions including class sign-in, co-ordinate, administer and maintain members records, manage member enquiries and provide friendly customer service, including merchandise sales and support the efficient running of the Clubhouse and Canteen facilities. If you would like to be part of our fantastic local sporting club, please email applications to: Fun@mareebagymnastics.org.au by Friday July 4, 2014.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION DRAFT CORPORATE PLAN In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2009, the Mareeba Shire Council has prepared a draft Corporate Plan which will guide Council decision making and resource allocation over the ﬁve year period 2014 - 2019. The long term strategies, goals and objectives set out in the draft document take into account the views expressed by the community during the preparation of the Tablelands Community Plan 2021, as well as the priority issues raised at the recent Mareeba, Kuranda and district community forum held in Mareeba on 14 March 2014. The draft Corporate Plan is now open for public comment and can be downloaded from Council’s website or a copy can be obtained from the Council’s service centres at Mareeba and Kuranda. Copies are also available for perusal at any of the Council’s libraries. Feedback, comments and suggestions are welcomed and can be made in writing or by email up until 15 August 2014. All submissions received will be considered and Council will make appropriate amendments prior to formal adoption by Council. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

BUDGET MEETING

Early Childhood Teacher

Mareeba Kids Campus is looking for a bright, energetic and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. The position requires a candidate that will: • Ensure that a developmentally and educationally appropriate program is planned and implemented for each child • Assess the needs of each child, monitor their progress and ensure school readiness • Work in a team environment with your Assistant • Maintain effective communication with parents of each child and the centre Director Applicants should have a Bachelor of Early Childhood or if you fulfill any of the following criteria you are also welcome to apply: • Are 50% of the way through an approved early childhood teaching qualification • Are working towards an approved early childhood teaching qualification and already hold an approved Diploma • Hold 3 year qualification on the ACECQA approved early childhood teaching qualifications list • Registered primary qualified teachers who enrol in or hold an approved Diploma qualification are now recognised as ECTs, regardless of their date of registration All applicants should also have, or be able to obtain: • First Aid, Anaphylaxis & Asthma Certificates • Suitability Card • Certified supervisor certificate For the right candidate we can offer: • Flexible work arrangements • Above the award wages • Ample resources Budget If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply.

Please email resume to: dunlop@mareebakidscampus.com.au or Phone 4092 5277 for more information

1987 Ford Laser hatch for restoring or parts. $300. Ph 4092 5092.

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Mareeba Shire Council advises that it will hold a special meeting on Wednesday 2 July 2014 to deliver the 2014-15 Budget. The Budget meeting will commence at 10:30am in the Mareeba Boardroom of Council’s ofﬁce at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba. The public is welcome to attend this meeting. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

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

$5 pER CAR / TABlE

8am - 12 noon this Saturday 5th July

Phone 4092 2018 for more information

Do you love your dog? Would you like a dog off-leash park in the Mareeba area? I need your help to gain signatures for my petition. Will involve door-to-door and asking for signatures. As much or as little as you can do. Materials provided. Please help our furry friends have a safe, secure and fun environment to socialise.

Events Calender

JULY 8th Uniting Church Markets (near Target) 10am to 2.30pm. 9th-10th Uniting Church Markets (near Target) 8.30am to 2.30pm. 30th Q.C.W.A Craft Day. 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba. All welcome - Cuppa. St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall (53 Constance Street, Mareeba) For further information on any of the above events contact Natasha on 4092 3464

Lawn Mowing

Business Opportunity Ron’s oldeR CaR Rentals ~ Established 2005 ~

2 Ton Pantec, 8 Sedans & Wagons, 3 Utes, Boxes & Packing, Website & Ads!

Lawn Mowing Pruning And Hedging David Lep 0438 541 300

Alex 0403 343 692

Lost

Water Lease

LOST DOG

water for lease Emerald Creek. 30mgs. Ph 4092 7256. Advertising works. Call 4092 3464.

Maltese Cross, 8 years old, wearing a barking collar. Lost from Kearney Street, Mareeba.

PH: 4092 2185

Pets

Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba My name is Zoe and I am a 2 year old Chihuahua. Due to changed family circumstances, I had to be surrendered to the refuge, along with my bigger dog friend. It is all a bit traumatic for me and I am finding it difficult to make new friends. I will need an understanding new owner who has lots of time for me.

www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au

Contact Will 0410 991 113

4wd / tyres Garage Sale All must go!! 11 Dickson St, MAREEBA. Tuesday 1st - Saturday 5th July. 7am to 5pm. Furniture, clothing, electrical, toys.

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

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EXPRESS sPORT Laura Races, Rodeo & Campdraft Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29 Photos by Peter Roy

MAREEBA RODEO COLOURING COMPETITION SUPPORTED BY

LAURA RACE RESULTS – 28/06/2014

Race 1. QTIS MAIDEN PLATE: 1st Your Way or Mine - S Wiseman, 2nd Favoured One - Nor Yardi, 3rd Bocephus - F Edwards. Time 59-16. Race 2 LAURA “10,000’ CLASS 3 PLATE: 1st Dragon Sign - Nor Yadi, 2nd Harvey the Rabbit - Ryan, 3rd Air of Heaven - F Edwards. Race 3 LAURA BRACELET CLASS B HandicaP: 1st Overanga - J Dickinson, 2nd Dream on Dreamer - Nor Yadi, 3rd Rojo Buzz - S Wiseman. Race 4 Patron Bill Ware BENCHMARK 60: 1st Dane Will Do - J Kuskopf, 2nd Will He Fly - F Edwards, 3rd Bazinsky - S Wiseman. Race 5 Pioneer Cup BENCHMARK 75: 1ST Canhedance - R Ryan, 2nd Stieg - Nor Yadi, 3rd Master Danny - F Edwards. Race 6 LAURA CUP OPEN WFA: 1ST Balustrade - R Ryan, 2nd Meredith - J Kuskopf, 3rd Skitter - F Edwards.

SPORT RESULTS NEW Life Member of the Atherton Golf Club Annette Seawright is pictured left receiving her certificate from President Les Tenni. Annette has been a club stalwart for many years including Ladies Captain for 5 years and Ladies Champion on 5 occasions. She is also the current House director. ARCHERY On Sunday June 29 visitors Ashton Funk, Jarrod McCaig, Dylan Taylor, Reuben and Ilja Grawert, Julie Bristow and Julian and Caleb Oates attended the coaching session with George Neilson, Neil Stallard and Signe Dalsgaard. During the morning members Kathleen Colless and Mick Brown shot practice. During the afternoon five senior members and one junior shot the second round of the Indoor club championships, while Signe Dalsgaard shot practice. Results FITA Indoor 1 & FITA Indoor 2 Rounds: (60 arrows each at 18m on 40cm face and 60 arrows each at 25m on 60cm face) Veteran Men’s X-Bow: G Neilson 548, 550. Open Men’s Compound: N Stallard 528, 548, B Stallard 485, 505 (new bow) Masters Women’s Compound: S Stallard 498, 474. Open Men’s Recurve: M Brown 436, 435(first Indoor round shot). U12 Boys Recurve: B Dayes 148, 132 Mareeba tennis Tues. 7pm winner: Pete. Grading night/Social Tennis Wed 2nd July from 7pm for those wishing to have a hit or move up a division. Thurs. 8am social 26/6/14 Winner of the frog Pauline. Thurs 26th July 2014 Inter-town comp. Atherton v Mareeba at Mareeba Grade A & B Mareeba were successful in both grades. Sunday the 6th of July 2014 at 1pm The Mareeba Rodeo is hosting An American style tournament at the Mareeba Tennis Club Chewko Road Mareeba. This is a free event and open To all. Wear your fav. Cowboy shirt and hat. MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 26-06-14 Thursday Sporters: Winner Brett Stallan 22, R/up Peter Mullins 21 (count back) NTP 4 Gavin Houston 13 Mike McGoldrick Raffle

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Peter Johnston. 28-06-14 Saturday Stableford Sponsor McMahons Betta Home & Living Winner Ladies Marea Mead 37 R/up Raylene Bradley 36 Men Tony Brady 40 ( Count Back) ( Tony’s last game going back to NSW, all the best.) R/ up Rod Cade 40 NTP 4 Lui Schelack 8 Peter Mullins 11 John Bishop 13 Chris Ellison Ladies 11 2nd Raylene Bradley Run Down Charlie Bewick 37, Henry Guy 36, Barry Hartley36. 29-0614 Sunday Stableford HMB G C Game for 2 with Buggy. Winner Col Back 38, Raylene Bradley 34 (Count Back) NTP 4 Cindy Wall 8 Raylene Bradley 11 ----- 13 Bruce Gilmore Ladies 11 2nd Raylene Bradley (chipped into cup). Atherton Bowls Men: Tuesday 24 June Winner G.Bew M.Pluschke. Wednesday 25June Winner N.Veit G.Bew M.Pluschke. Friday 27 June Winner J.Neary T.Sorenson Consolation Prize C.DeZen C.Leinster. Saturday 28 June Srhoj Shield round 2 at Mareeba Atherton 125 pts Mareeba 170 pts, Mareeba retaining the Shield after the two rounds by 104 pts. Sunday 29 June Winner G.Bew J.Riggs E.Davis (visitor Ingham) G.Weare Sunday 6 July Rodeo Festival Mareeba (protected) Team A.Davis J.Sullivan G.Armenti L.Cescotto. Monday/Tuesday 7/8 July Atherton Show Parking Roster. Names on sheet on notice board. Nominations now called closing 31 August for Club Open Singles,Mixed Pairs and Mens Triples. Ladies: Social winners for Thursday, June 26th were A. Kitson, D. Clarke and A. Crittenden. Our congratulations go to Mareeba for winning the Patron Shield and runners up Mossman. Social bowls next Thursday, July 3rd, 1pm start followed by the Meeting at 4pm. Hope to see you all there.

I t’s time f or the 2014 Mareeb a Fe s tival Wee k & Rode o!

FREE GATE ENTRY for children 12 years and under when the completed entry is handed in at the Rodeo Entrance Gate on Saturday 12th July or Sunday 13th July 2014. Saturday: Unisurf 7” Tablet - Donated by Target Country Mareeba Sunday: Unisurf 7” Tablet - Donated by Target Country Mareeba. Photocopies are acceptable. All Entrants must be 12 years or under on the day of entry. The Prize Draw entries will close at 2pm Saturday and 12noon Sunday, but free gate entry will be given at all times to children 12 years and under with a completed Colouring Competition entry form. A Prize Draw will be held for the Tablet each day, at 5pm Saturday and 1pm Sunday. The child whose name is drawn has 15 minutes from the time of the draw to claim the prize or a re-draw will occur.

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EXPRESS sPORT Jump, run and throw were all in a day’s schooling for students last week. Sports Carnivals were held in schools around the region and gave students a chance to show their athletic prowess. Mitchell wins primary school carnival

Briannah Cater, Natalie Feltrin and Cyrena Myrteza battle it out.

Mareeba State High School students in action on Friday June 27 Lani Fitzsimmons sprints ahead of Lisa-Maree Toohey in the relay.

4: Oliver Cotterill is off to a flying start.

Mareeba State School Mitchell Sports Captains Nicole Saunders, Tracy Martens and Dean McDonald with HPE teachers Daniel Samanes and Michael O’Neill.

Tiola Mudd and Tahlia Donahue battle it out in the relays.

Mareeba State School age champions Oliver Cotterill is off to a flying start.

Heat no problem for Bulls Justine Gatti is all concentration at the start of the relay.

Back row: Daewah Thein, Esther Ratalatala, Semisi Sikei, Natalia Daley, Jarrod France. Front row: Tracy Martens, Tarny Bermister, Saurav Sapkota, Doreen Ketchup with HPE teachers Daniel Samanes and Michael O’Neill.

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The Mareeba Bulls have blown away the FNQ FC Heat and opened up an eight point gap at the top of the FNQ Premier league. The Bulls put on a dominant display to outclass the Heat 3-0, at Barlow Park, on Saturday. Goals from striker Anthony Mete, midfielder Wayne Srhoj and a late third by substitute Steve Cater was enough to give the Bulls the points over the Heat. The Bulls produced one of their most consistent displays of the season and never looked worried by the Heat. The away side got the perfect start when Mete was brought down in the penalty area only five minutes in. The experienced striker picked himself up and coolly converted from the spot. The Bulls continued to maintain possession with the Heat reduced to breaks down the flanks and long balls into the box. The Bulls then got their second goal with Srhoj tapping in at the back post after some good lead-up from Larry Maggio and Kane Aldterton. The Bulls finished the first half

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Brett ‘Hitman’ Hardy, 42 - A Grade Year’s in Speedway: 20 years Why you got into Speedway: A few mates and I started in Townsville, but since the track closed about 8 years ago we have had to travel to race. Now one of my daughters race in the Junior class so it is double the fun Dream Car: Mustang and the ‘Big Red Car’ Favourite Racer: My daughter Ashleigh and the other juniors Worst crash: Rolled the car in Mareeba in 2012

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Brodie Davis, 11 – Junior Sedans Occupation: Racing go-karts, junior sedans and playing AFL Year’s in Speedway: 2 years Why you got into Speedway: Because my Mum and Dad raced so I thought I should continue the tradition Dream Car: Ford Mustang Favourite Racer: Steve Kinser and Garry Brazier Worst crash: When I spun out and I got smashed in the right rear quarter panel

in top gear and could have enjoyed a healthier score line at the break; with Alex Plowman missing a golden chance from only yards out, and Mete hitting the post as the whistle blew for half time. The second half saw the Heat come out aggressive and looking to press the Bulls back, but after the away side weathered the opening 15 minute onslaught the experienced Bulls outfit took control of the match and sent wave after wave towards the Heat defense. Only some lucky bounces and good keeping kept the score line respectable, until Cater rounded off the evening for the Bulls finishing off some great work by Srhoj down the left flank. “This was probably our most consistent match so far this year, across the entire park, everyone really stepped up and played our football” Coach Alex Srhoj said. “I am happy for the players, they have put the hard work in, they have done the hard yards and tonight was a reward to their efforts.”

Meet the Drivers

Raywin Musmarra, 45 - C Grade Occupation: Office administration Year’s in Speedway: 2 years Why you got into Speedway: My boys started racing so I thought I would give it a go. It’s a great family day and lots of fun Dream Car: GTS Worst crash: When I got pushed into the wall

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EXPRESS sPORT

Ivanhoes walk over Gladiators

Simple mistakes and an inability to maintain possession saw the Gladiators go down to the Ivanhoes in a disappointing home game.

AWAY GAME! MAREEBA BULLS V DOUGLAS DRAGONS Ed Tokahari crosses for the Gladiators only try in a lacklustre game against Ivanhoes.

Ivanhoes came away with the 16-6 win in a game that never saw the Gladiators hit their stride. Gladiator Captain Shana Aue said the side was let down by their inability to complete their sets and hold on to the ball. “To be honest, it was a shocker and I don’t think the boys played at their best,” he said. “We would get two runs and then lose the ball. We had a lot of opportunities to score but I think the boys got too hyped and didn’t complete.” The Gladiators managed to regain some dignity when Ed Tokahari crossed in the second half with less than 12 min-

utes to go. Dwayne Williams had a successful conversion to take the score to 16-6 in favour of Ivanhoe, but it was a case of too little, too late. “We ran out of time, if there was another 20 minutes we could have fought back,” Aue said. The Gladiators will have plenty to think about ahead of their clash against Edmonton Storm, this weekend. “I think the boys will come out a lot stronger because we lost this week,” Aue said. “We just had no structured plays and no guidance. It wasn’t the best game we could have played on our home ground.”

Bike riders head to Karumba

This Sunday 6th July

- Cassowary Park, Mossman PREMIER MEN: 4pm & PREMIER RESERVE: 2pm LADIES Friday Night: 8.15pm at JCU MUFC Bulls Club on Facebook

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Away Game! Edmonton

Storm vs Mareeba Gladiators VENUE AND DAY TO BE ADVISED

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Bike riders took a well deserved refresher at the Mareeba Heritage Centre, on Sunday. Ride Director Steve Corrie said the first day of the Cairns to Karumba Bike ride had gone smoothly with no incidents occurring on the range. The riders were entertained by the Mareeba State High School Band and the Lions Club put on a feast for the hungry participants.

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