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senior union official has warned that unless a standoff between the State Government and doctors over individual contracts is resolved health services on the Tableland will suffer. Last week, senior medical officers gathered in Cairns to rally against the new contracts arguing that they will strip away essential protections including rest breaks, unfair dismissal and dispute resolution protocols. Doctors earning more than $130,000 a year have until April 30 to sign the contracts which the State Government says will simplify the existing archaic award, saving taxpayer money and reducing duplication. Cairns Region Representative of the Together union Sandy Donald, who works as an anaesthetist at Cairns Hospital, said about 90 per cent of the regions 200 affected doctors had indicated they would resign before signing the contracts. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) district services Mossman in the north, Tully in the
south and runs west to Croydon and includes the hospitals at Mareeba and Atherton. Dr Donald said if there is no resolution before April 30, CHHHS may have no choice but to strip regional hospitals of specialists to retain a skeleton service at the region’s major hospital in Cairns. “Where we are headed is to the complete collapse of emergency and specialist health services in far north Queensland,” he said. “Having 20 per cent leave would be an absolute disaster, having 50 per cent leave would see many services stopped and emergency services reduced but we are talking 90 per cent. “If this happens I presume they [CHHHS] would have to strip every doctor they have left [from regional hospitals] and drag them to Cairns just to keep a basic service operating.” The CHHHS and Queensland Health Minister have been keeping quiet about the standoff. CHHHS Hospital and Health Board chair Bob Norman provided a brief statement to The Express which failed to address any of the questioned asked by this newspaper. The statement read: “The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Board and CHHHS will restrict our discussions regard-
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Taboo subject gets student top award By Ryan Groube SHINING a light on the taboo topic of youth mental illness has seen Caitlyn Long appointed as the Mareeba Lions Club’s representative in an international competition. In the past year, Caitlyn Long – a grade 12 student at St Stephen’s Catholic College – has had friends struck down with depression before, ultimately, overcoming their demons by seeking help. Inspired by the courage shown by her friends, Caitlyn addressed a crowd of about 60 at the Mareeba RSL on Saturday night calling for the need for greater public awareness and debate about mental illness. The speech was a key component in the annual Lions Youth of the Year Quest, an international competition designed to provide young adults with life and employment skills including public speaking. In 2014, four St Stephen’s students nominated to be the Mareeba Lions Club representative in the competition: Caitlyn, Joshua Priestly, William Snell and Kate Tomerini. Despite having already been selected as the representative for the Dimbulah Lions Club, Jack Petersen also took part to give him practice for the next stage of the competition. In selecting a representative, students had to submit a profile – similar to a resume – about themselves to a panel of judges that this year consisted of dentist Ron Blake, Sherri Soncin and The Express managing editor Carl Portella.
Caitlyn Long and Jack Petersen have advanced to the next stage in the Lions Youth of the Year Quest.
The nominees then underwent an interview with the panel before delivering a speech and answering impromptu questions at the judging evening held on Saturday. The public speaking portion of the competition equates to more than 25 per cent of the criteria used to determine the winner. Caitlyn said the mental illness issue was one that was becoming increasingly relevant to young people. “There are so many young people out there who are battling with things like depression but as a community it is not something that we seem to be talking about,” she said. “Depression is something that goes well beyond having a bad day it is when people can no longer see there being a positive outcome in their lives. “I would like there to be some recognition that this is an issue because only then can we start to help people. We can’t continue to exist in a state of denial [over this issue].” The speech by Caitlyn was adjudged the best on the night despite all contestants performing well, particularly William Snell who did an informed, insightful and entertaining speech on the growing relevance of technology in the lives of young people. Caitlyn and Jack will now represent their clubs at the zone finals in Atherton on March 15 and, if successful, at the regional competition the following day. If successful, they will attend a district judging event in Mackay on March 29.
Andrew inspires others with cancer as face of Relay for Life By Boyd Robertson
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An Express contributor has been made the public face of Cairns Relay for Life 2014 after surviving a battle with cancer. Andrew Porter writes motorcycling segments for The Express and was named as the Face of Cairns Relay for Life on February 20. He shared his remarkable story about his victory over the disease, which he attributes to sheer force of will. Andrew, who has no family history of cancer, was diagnosed with a Stage 3 bowel tumour in June 2011. He was put on an intensive chemotherapy course, which immediately began to take a heavy toll on his body – his hair fell out, he developed mouth and skin sores and became unable to walk or eat. After surgery that left him with an external colostomy bag protruding from his abdomen, Andrew was at his lowest point – confined to his hospital bed, he was reduced to skin and bones and was being fed through tubes
Face of 2014 Cairns Relay for Life Andrew Porter credits positive thinking and determination for his victory over cancer. as the chemotherapy shut down his internal organs one by one.
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Although not a religious man, Andrew finally turned to prayer, which he said made all the difference. “I prayed to my god and I prayed to my father, who was already upstairs, and I heard a little voice tell me ‘you’re not ready yet’ – and I think it was my father,” Andrew said. “I woke up the next day and instantly knew I was going to be alright.” As Face of Relay for Life, it will be Andrew’s role to share his story with other cancer sufferers and the public. Andrew hopes to inspire others to use positive thinking when facing cancer and also reinforce the importance of early and regular screening for the disease. “One message I really want to get out there is how important it is to get checked and get a colonoscopy regularly – there’s a bit of stigma out there, especially with the older guys, that ‘no-one’s going to touch my bum’ and it can be very dangerous,” he said. The Cairns relay will be held at Barlow Park on June 14-15 while the Tablelands relay will be held in Mareeba on September 13-14.
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MP to host road meeting By Ryan Groube Member for Barron River Michael Trout will front a public meeting on March 10 to “correct misinformation” about the future of the Kuranda Range Road. Commuters travelling the critical link between Kuranda and Smithfield have become increasingly frustrated after a series of road closures and delays due to on-going road works since the beginning of the year. As the local state member, Mr Trout said he had to take some of the blame for the lack of information available to the community about current, and planned works, on the range road. Mr Trout said the meeting, which will be held on March 10 at the Kuranda Hotel (bottom pub) from 3.30pm, will provide an opportunity for him to have a discussion with the community about the issues on the 11.5 kilometre stretch. “The forum is an opportunity for anyone with any issues about that road can air them directly with me,” he said. Mr Trout said the meeting would address key concerns, including the time it takes for the road to be reopened following a crash, but people should not expect throwing money at the road to be an option. “The time that it takes to reopen the road is something that I would like to discuss but people shouldn’t come along expecting that I will announce a new four lane highway which will be built in the next two years,” he said. “I hope that people don’t get bogged down on any particular issue. This is a fact finding meeting where the outcome will only be as good as the way people contribute and conduct themselves.” A spokesperson from Transport and Main Roads (TMR) said the roadwork’s being carried out will stabilise slopes affected by wet weather in 2011 and 2012 as well as widening curves. The $9.6 million works program is funded under Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements with separate funding from Safer Roads Sooner and Black Spot funding buckets. The spokesperson said a number of sites could only have work done at night for safety reasons and where possible the contractor was working 24 hours, seven days a week to complete the work. Kuranda residents have also raised environmental concerns about a huge pit being dug on the approach to Kuranda, opposite the intake to Black Mountain Road. “The excavation on the eastern approach to Kuranda is an embankment reconstruction site where the slope below the road needs to be rebuilt as it is slumping. Works include extending a culvert at the base, removing the slumped material from the embankment and placing rock fill to support the road embankment,” the TMR spokesperson said. The roadworks on the Kuranda Range Road are expected to be completed by the end of June.
Range road ‘not safe’ for cyclists Cyclist Dominic Hoyal has welcomed a State Government trial that will require motorists to give bike riders a minimum one metre gap when overtaking. Picture taken on the Kuranda Range Road By Boyd Robertson A proposal by the State Government to force motorists to give cyclists at least one metre of clearance on Queensland roads has met with mixed reactions from regular users of the Kuranda Range Road. The proposed rule, a result of the ‘A Metre Matters’ petition, aims to reduce cyclist fatalities by compelling vehicle drivers to stay a metre away from riders when travelling at or below 60 kilometres per hour and at least 1.5 metres when travelling faster than that. Cyclist Dominic Hoyal said the idea was great news for his fellow riders, who according to him need all the help they can get. “The range is a beautiful ride and it links
up to some of the best roads in the entire region, but you do take a risk with your life whenever you go up there,” he said. “I think the rule is a great idea because people in cars simply don’t slow down – in fact we regularly have guys in trucks deciding to pass extra close to us to give us a scare.” Although the proposal is a welcome one for cyclists it has been met with concern by motorists, who say that on narrow mountain roads like the Kuranda Range Road it will be impossible to safely give the required space. The law would allow drivers to cross over double white lines ‘when it is safe to do so’ but that has done little to ease the concerns of range drivers. Andrew Maifredi from AH Fowler Couri-
er Service in Mareeba, said cyclists shouldn’t be on the range road at all. “I have been up and down this range for 20 years and as far as I’m concerned it’s not safe,” he said. “If there’s not a metre shoulder painted onto the road like the highways, cyclists shouldn’t be on it.” The office of Transport and Main Roads minister Scott Emerson said the rule would increase road safety. “The option to cross a double white line where it is safe to do so is common in some European countries,” a spokesperson for the Minister said. Mr Emerson is expected to announce a two-year trial of the rule in April.
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MSC spending not in line with austerity comments I refer to Ryan Groube’s front-page article, “Tom’s big plans”, The Express, November 20, 2013. An interesting word was highlighted in the following: ‘Mr Gilmore said the community needed to be aware that there was going to be an initial period of “austerity” before the new council found its feet.’ Serious problems were expected, given the well-published financial cost of de-amalgamation. Governments, at all levels, constantly use a few, well-accepted austerity measures to overcome serious financial deficits. Dramatic and painful reduction of the governing body’s financial outlay is the only way to guarantee success.
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Clearly, the majority of our local councillors, with Tom at the forefront, have exhibited limited understanding of the term, ‘austerity’. In a government context, ‘austerity’ means ‘hardship for the greater good’. The community should, therefore, expect increases in rates and levies, reduction of services and postponement of projects requiring high capital outlay. The government should slash all unnecessary expenditure. The Kuranda Tourist Information Centre - essentially a Gilmore pre-election bargaining chip – should have been put on hold during the austerity period. Yes, I realise promises should be kept; but, in the present ‘perilous’ financial situation, that is one expensive promise that should have waited a bit longer. Irene Timpone Mareeba
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TRC must stand up to developers In regard to the very contentious rural residential subdivision project proposed for Tinaroo Falls Dam Road adjacent to the existing Mountain View Estate, between Atherton and Kairi, and determinedly pursued by local Applicants Given that the original Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) approval for the project on good quality agricultural land (GQAL) was overturned recently in the Planning and Environment Court, the fresh attempt by the same applicants to obtain council approval should become an interesting exercise for the TRC’s Mayor and councillors. If there is substance to the recently wellpublicised supposed problems concerning the TRC Mayor and councillors at council meetings, resulting in friction and division concerning applications and proposals as tabled, then if not resolved quickly, there is the risk of setting council’s ship on a dangerous heading – one which could inevitably see many developers gloating after getting what they want, with the community having to suffer the long-term neg-
ative consequences of any unwanted and illogical developments. This development issue is forming as a curtain-raiser to another “contentious issue” involving a proposal for a major retail precinct development on an extensive site at the southern-end of the Tolga Scrub on the Kennedy Highway near Atherton, and which project will surely be strongly and widely opposed. That proposal is expected to be released by the TRC for public comment later this year. When released, those who really care about protecting and retaining for the future what Atherton and surrounds and the local businesses are all about in every aspect, will undoubtedly be shocked and dismayed at what the proposal involves. The anchor for the precinct is supposedly a corporate giant, which will do a lot of damage to small businesses on the Tablelands, particularly within the Atherton CBD, and will convert a “green zone” into an absolute eyesore for locals and tourists alike, not forgetting the very large amount of traffic which will be generated. It will become the second time in three years that “public comments” have been called for, resultant from applications (two conjointly) for three very different types of illogical proposal, as submitted by the same applicant over the same parcel of GQAL. It is hoped that the Mayor and councillors will always give proper and thorough consideration to all material change of use and development applications and TRC proposals which are tabled – paying due regard to the professional recommendations of the planning officers. We elected them to do that, as part of their official roles and duties towards achieving efficiently and effectively, the functions of council for the overall benefit of the community. It will do no good anyone complaining if not satisfied with outcomes emanating from development and material change of use applications, but having done nothing to lobby / comment to prevent those outcomes. If you do not agree with what developers and council are doing, stand up and do something about it using the appropriate avenues. After all, you will only be doing what many developers do – that is, lobby the Mayor, councillors and politicians. To the opponents of the Tinaroo Falls Dam Road proposal, keep up the good fight, dig in, and never sway from your principles. “United we stand, divided we fall”. Trevor Sorenson Atherton
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Turbines cause no ill health By Boyd Robertson A paper on wind farms released by Australia’s peak medical research body would seem to clear the turbines of causing ill health, but a Tableland opposition group isn’t convinced. Meanwhile the developers behind the proposed Mt Emerald Wind Farm near Walkamin Ratch Australia say the paper gives their project a clean bill of health to proceed. The information paper, titled ‘Evidence
on Wind Farms and Human Health’ was released by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) last week. The paper finds that there is no solid evidence that wind turbines have direct negative effects on health, but did find that they can cause annoyance and sleeplessness. Mt Emerald wind farm developers Ratch Australia said the paper proves community concerns over the project are unfounded. “The NHMRC paper should act to reassure the community that wind farms are safe and pose no threat to their health,” RATCH
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‘We won’t be able to pay our rates’ public complain By Ryan Groube Mayor Tom Gilmore has urged members of the community that are struggling to pay their rates bill to contact council to discuss alternative arrangements. The Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) issued rates notices on February 17 with ratepayers having until March 20 to pay to qualify for a 10 per cent discount. Last week, The Express fielded a series of phone calls from members of the public saying that they would struggle to pay their bill. None were willing to go on record. Cr Gilmore said the MSC did offer alternative payment arrangements to residents who were struggling to pay their rates bill. Ratepayers can negotiate to pay their bill either weekly, fortnightly or monthly provided the
outstanding amount is cleared before the end of the financial year. Those who take this option will not be eligible for the 10 per cent discount. Cr Gilmore said he understood that many within the community were doing it tough and that those who were should reach out to council. “It is absolutely imperative that people do. I am sympathetic and I understand [that people are struggling] but rates have to be paid,” he said. “We have a system in place that is there to make it as easy as possible [for people to pay their bill].” The MSC have left rates steady for the six-month period to June 30 with the only increases coming in the form of an additional $75 sewerage charge as well as the State Government’s Emergency, Fire and Rescue Levy.
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There were approximately 29 Rail Ambulances serving rural Queensland before the roads and motor vehicles became reliable. Eventually the flying doctor and the rescue helicopters took over the role. The Rail Ambulance seen at the Heritage Museum today, after being refurbished in the Townsville Rail Workshops, to Norm Parker’s specifications, (Norm Parker being Mareeba’s first Ambulance Superintendent), arrived in Mareeba in 1949. It was the largest Rail Ambulance ever used and could carry six patients. In 1950 in its first year of service the rail motor more than justified its existence by travelling 6879 miles and picking up 72 patients.
Like those of a lot of Tableland women, Narelle Duncan’s days are packed. Up at 6.30am, get the kids ready for school, then off to work from 8am to 4pm, then ferry the kids to after-school activities before making dinner, helping with homework and getting the children to bed. This isn’t counting things like picking up sick dog Jess from the vet or volunteering her time as night co-ordinator for the Mareeba Tennis Club. But just like thousands like her across the Tableland, Narelle keeps at it, day after day. The Express spoke to Narelle ahead of International Women’s Day, which encourages people to recognise and to promote the rights and achievements of women worldwide. Narelle settled on the Tableland 10 years ago and now lives in Mareeba while working in Mareeba State School’s office as an administrator. She said she felt lucky to live in a place where it was possible to have a successful balance between work, raising a family and even a little personal time. “I think it’s definitely important that women
Rail Ambulances were on a speed limit of 20 mph and at one time it was dropped to 15 mph and it took quite a bit of lobbying by the Queensland Ambulance Transport Board (QATB) to get the limit back to 20 mph. The Mareeba Rail Ambulance served an area from Chillagoe, Mt Mulligan, Julatten and Mt Molloy. Rail Ambulances were necessary in the wet seasons because road bridges were low and quickly flooded and rail lines were built on higher embankments. 1983 was the last time the old AEC Rail Ambulance went off on a mission of mercy. A group of concerned citizens named the Mareeba Historical Preservation Society purchased the Rail Ambulance and in 1995 it was moved to the Mareeba Heritage Museum.
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children are getting into their teenage years is something that could really help a lot of women in my position.” Following her mother’s example, Narelle manages to volunteer her time to community organisations like the Mareeba Tennis Club despite her hectic schedule. “You always see the same people on the club committee and you know organisations like that run on volunteers,” she said. “If you don’t step up to roles like that, the whole thing doesn’t function – so I think you have to do your fair share and give a little back.” While the image of a self-reliant woman is celebrated as part of International Women’s Day, Narelle said support from friends and family was still vital. “I don’t have any family up here so my friends become my family network, so to speak,” she said. “They’re so great giving lifts to the kids and helping out, and without them it’d be a lot harder to do all these things.” Just as Narelle was inspired by her mother, Kareena looks to her mum as a role model, and wants to take on the challenge of a career and a family when she is older. International Women’s Day is held annually on March 8.
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have that chance to be able to work and earn money these days, because you definitely need two incomes to survive,” she said. “This area is pretty good when it comes to the representation of women – a lot of business owners and actually all of the Mareeba school principals are female.” Narelle also spoke about what she saw as important to working women, the inspiration she got from her mother and her hopes for the future. “One of the most important things that we have these days is more flexibility in work hours – things like job sharing mean you actually have a chance to do things with your kids, be home with them and take them places instead of doing 40 or 60 hours a week and relying on after-school care,” she said. “My mother was the main breadwinner for our house when I was growing up, while a lot of her friends were stay-at-home mums, and she was always involved in community organisations – she was a good role model for me. “I want to give my kids the best possible opportunity in life and for them to be happy – in terms of how it can get better for women, having more opportunity for flexible work hours, not just after having a new baby but also when
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Community pharmacies under threat THE voices of 7500 voters in the Kennedy electorate were heard in Canberra this week as the largest ever petition to the Australian Government was tabled in the House of Representatives, expressing public support for community pharmacies. The Australian-record petition calls on Federal Parliament to take whatever action is needed to ensure that community pharmacies receive the support they need to stay in business, provide patient care, employ staff and remain open after hours. Cardwell, Cloncurry, Gordonvale, Hughenden, and Kuranda are a few of the 12 towns in the
Kennedy electorate with just one pharmacy, and would be most impacted by recent Government changes to the pharmaceutical benefits scheme affecting the viability of smaller pharmacies. The National President of the Pharmacy Guild George Tambassis said every signature showed the Government how much patients valued their community pharmacy and the committed staff who work in them. “In just five weeks, 1.2million Australians told us how much they value their local pharmacy,” he said. “The community’s support for this petition is a direct reflection of the critical role
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Frustrated Ambos The Queensland Ambulance Service says poorly numbered or signed properties is putting lives at risk and hindering paramedics in their ability to respond to emergencies. Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Cairns and Hinterland Local Ambulance Service Network (LASN) Assistant Commissioner Rod Sheather said it’s a problem paramedics face all too often, and the consequences could mean the difference between life and death. “On rural blocks, houses aren’t often visible from the roadside, so it’s important landholders clearly display their house number, ideally with large reflective numbers on their letterbox, or by erecting signage clearly displaying it, along with the name of their property,” he said. “If you have a number of reference points for your property, for example separate house and lot numbers, or are part of a rural numbering system, make sure you tell the Emergency Medical Dispatcher (EMD) when calling Triple Zero (000), so we know to look for these reference points. “Seconds really do count in an emergency and valuable time is wasted looking for what can be a needle in a haystack. We’re asking the community to help us help
them.“Please don’t put us in a situation where we’re circling your street knowing a patient so close-by desperately needs us, and we’re unable to help.” Mr Sheather suggested residents could hold street ‘working bees’ to improve the visibility of numbering in areas. Call for youth parliamentarians YOUNG Queenslanders are being encouraged to apply to participate in the 2014 Queensland Youth Parliament. David Kempton, Member for Cook, said this year’s youth parliament would kick off with a forum from April 4-6 in Brisbane, including a formal launch at Parliament House. “More than 90 young people aged 15 to 25 will be selected to discuss the issues facing our youth and develop legislation that they will debate later in the year,” he said. “These young parliamentarians are selected to represent the 89 Queensland electorates based on their enthusiasm, ability to represent their communities and interest and passion for issues affecting Queensland. “Four Indigenous members will also be selected to participate. “All Youth Members will be involved in committee meetings, mentoring, training and research to help produce the Bills to be debated at Parliament House during the residential week from September 28 to October 4.” Mr Kempton said the Newman Government had committed to restore accountability in government and listening to the state’s youth was one of the ways to do this. “Youth Parliament teaches young people about the government decision-making process, while providing an excellent leadership opportunity for those who may one day become our future decision makers,” he said. “The Newman Government is in the final stages of putting together the Queensland Plan, which is a 30 year vision developed by people across the state. “Some of these young people could be responsible for implementing many of the initiatives while in a future Government, so it’s important they are engaged.” The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament is now in its nineteenth year in Queensland. Applications for the 2014 program close on February 28, 2014. For more information about the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament, go to www. ymcaqyp.org/ or www.qld.gov.au/youth or contact Mr Kempton’s office, phone 4092 7608.
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Mackay Sugar announces marketing ‘fall back’ plan By Ryan Groube The state branch of Canegrowers is pushing to secure greater control over how farmers’ sugar is marketed amid fears major millers are considering pulling out of Queensland Sugar Limited (QSL). The push comes after a recent industry agreement that allows millers to buy back a share of the sugar they produce from marketing body QSL, which they can then attempt to resell above the futures market price. In Australia, the “economic interest” in sugar is shared between millers and growers with the latter accounting for about two million tonnes and the mills holding about one million tonnes. In lieu of a cash payment for processing cane, farmers give milling companies one third of the sugar extracted from the cane they grow. On February 27, Mackay Sugar – who will process about 700,000 tonnes of cane from the Tableland in 2014 at its Mossman Mill – announced it would withdraw 150,000 tonnes of its economic interest from QSL. Mackay Sugar’s marketing body Queensland Commodity Services will combine the 150,000 tonnes with fellow sugar and ethanol producer Copersucar in a bid to increase profits in Asian markets.
Mackay Sugar will continue to market all its growers’ sugar through QSL as well as 300,000 tonnes of its own. Chief executive of Mackay Sugar Quinton Hildebrand said the partnership with Copersucar had been reached as a “fall back” marketing option should larger millers withdraw supply to QSL. “Any of the suppliers of sugar can give three years notice [to stop marketing through QSL] and if the major suppliers walk away that would be the end of QSL,” he said. “Tableland growers have been clear that they want their sugar to be marketed with QSL and we have no problem with that. [However], this agreement gives us a fall back option to market sugar if QSL is not around in the form they currently are. “The agreement with Copersucar strengthens the long term interests of our company and our supplying growers, given the uncertainty of the traditional export marketing arrangements.” Millers have a sugar supply agreement with QSL until 2017. At the end of each financial year there is an option for millers to give notice to QSL that they no longer wish to use its services. Queensland Canegrowers chairman Paul Schembri said farmers across the state had overwhelmingly expressed a desire for their two million tonnes
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to continue to be marketed with QSL. Under the current system, once cane has left the paddock, farmers have no say in how and where millers choose to market sugar - a situation Queensland Canegrowers are hoping to change by negotiating for title rights. “Queensland Canegrowers are strongly of the view that it is in the best interest of growers to remain with QSL [as a single desk] rather than fragmenting the marketing,” he said. “What we are hoping to achieve is clearly established rights over the grower’s share of the cane. “We want to be able to secure the future of the two million tonnes of cane that is owned by the growers mainly so we can have certainty over marketing because at the moment there is a lot of uncertainty. “We don’t have these rights at this point in time and we view it as something worth fighting for.” Mr Schembri said Queensland Canegrowers had begun discussion with millers about securing title for grower’s cane. QSL chief executive Greg Beashel said the loyalty shown by growers was encouraging but that the challenge for the organisation was to perform well enough to ensure it was in the miller’s best interest to continue
to market with them. “If we perform well enough I am confident our contracts will be renewed,” he said. In 2013, Tableland Canegrowers elected not to renew its sugar supply agreement with MSF over fears the company – who own the Tableland Mill – was contemplating withdrawing marketing through QSL. The decision led to Tableland Canegrowers signing a agreement with Mackay Sugar’s Mossman Mill which comes into effect this year. Tableland Canegrowers manager Bronwyn Dwyer said the decision showed the esteem local growers held QSL. “We would be happy to see marketing stay how it was, as a single desk,” she said. “At the moment the problem that we have is once the cane leaves the farm gate we technically don’t own the sugar anymore. This means that the mills can force the growers to go with them [to a marketing body that they choose].” Mackay Sugar’s marketing partnership with Copersucar will come into effect from the 2014 cane season.
Dear Readers and Friends, We are on the homeward stretch of our amazing continent change. Our whole family has grown rich in unforgettable and magical experiences. We have all collected extraordinary and wonderful memories - something that will remain with all of us throughout our life. It’s not over yet and I can assure you that we have lots planned for the last 12 months and would love to have you all over to share with us. We have been very lucky in that we have had many visitors from Australia and have thoroughly enjoyed showing you around this amazing country. We would love to welcome many more of you so come on over and let us spoil you. The great thing about coming to our little Bavarian village, is that we can show you sites and enable you to experience things that no other tour operator has access to. You get to meet the locals and get away from the well-worn tourist trail. I am very excited about the special Christmas tour that I have put together. Starting on the 6th of December, I have made sure that it is going to be a well deserved holiday with lots of time to relax and ample time for you to take in the magic of an European Christmas. And you can still be back home in time for a family Christmas if you wish. Contact our offices for futher details or email me direct on: uli@travel-fnq.com. PS... I can’t wait to welcome Ida to my special part of the planet... this week!!!
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It’s surprising who you are dealing with when you get your accounting and tax work done at Millar Teitzel. Is it your impression that people who work with figures and finance must be terribly serious and pretty boring types? When you encounter the women at Millar Teitzel Accountants outside of work, you may be pleasantly surprised to find this stereotype turned on its head. These women are as well known for their active lives as they are for their professional knowledge. Accountant, Deanna Percy is training for the arduous trek of the Kokoda Trail in PNG, having already climbed Mt Bartle Frere and run in the Wheelbarrow Race. Fellow accountant, Denise Lee Long, loves to paddle an outrigger canoe. Thankfully she sees more turtles and dolphins than crocs at Port Douglas where she paddles. Deanna and Denise and their families have taken part in metro-
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gaines and rogaines which are run by Adventure Sports NQ throughout Cairns and the Tablelands. They have found themselves in picturesque wild locations, treading in places they would not normally travel but for the rogaining experience. Rachel Bozzo is an equestrian rider when she is not setting up companies, trusts and superannuation funds. She was an amateur steeplechase jockey and fox hunter and mogul champion snow skier back in the UK. She has recently taken to the thrill of jumping out of aeroplanes. Lisa Tunnah’s mishap on Mount Baldy disrupted her activities as a gum junky but she has learned the art of chocolate making, the rewards of which were well received by her co-workers. Tracy Mazzer recently completed her Masters in Taxation. No time for outdoor adventures there, but undertaking and completing this battle was courageous nevertheless.
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Giulie Alderton is keen to participate on the soccer field. However she now runs after a toddler while expecting a newborn. One day she is sure to write a cooking blog. Chloe Petersen has come inside from driving tractors. Chloe has replaced Kimberley Fowler who has commenced studies in radiography at Central Queensland University. The Millar Teitzel women have assisted many self-employed women to adopt computerised bookkeeping. They also interpret and guide their clients through the ever-changing world of business, finance and tax. They work in a profession that was once male-dominated. Each of them is intelligent and confident with a healthy adventurous spirit. They are an inspiration to those around them. The women at Millar Teitzel epitomise the International Women’s Day theme of “inspiring change.”
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Two years ago the busy Mareeba mum fell in love with the world of INTIMO and from there decided to turn her love of beautiful lingerie into a business – she has never looked back. Now a senior independent lingerie stylist with the renowned Australian brand, Raylene is living her dream. “It’s suits my family life perfectly – I get to choose my own hours and meet so many amazing and inspiring women everywhere I go” said Raylene. Being an independent lingerie stylist has allowed Raylene to enjoy freedom with her young family and indulge in her love of travel, for both work and pleasure. Intimo offers customers convenience, personalised attention and an enjoyable, sociable and fun shopping experience. “We bring the boutique to you”. Not only is an Intimo presentation perfect for all occasions such as bridal showers, fundraisers or just a girls night out, but personalised one-on-one fittings and styling sessions are also available for individuals. Intimo has a range to suit every woman for every day. “We have styles to fit all shapes and support all lifestyles. From push up to support, strapless to active and contour to maternity – we are your bra and lingerie fitting specialists”. New styles are released monthly, and the old favourites are always available. Give Raylene a call today and live your dreams with INTIMO!
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entertainment Four of the biggest male movie stars of all time, who just happen to all be Oscar winners, are on screen at Mareeba’s Rising Sun Cinema this week. Rober DeNiro, Michael Douglas, Kevin Kline and Morgan Freedom come together in one hoot of a party in glitsy LAST VEGAS. It obviously takes place in one of the world’s most exciting cities and is a riot of fun.
Also continuing this week are the top rate action flics, NON STOP, with Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore and LONE SURVIVOR, starring Mark Wahlberg and Eric Bana and based on a true story. If you missed ROBOCOP, you have one last chance to see it today. The Rising Sun Cinema is open seven day a week.
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Billy (Michael Douglas), Paddy (Robert De Niro), Archie (Morgan Freeman) and Sam (Kevin Kline) have been best friends since childhood. So when Billy, the group's sworn bachelor, finally proposes to his thirty-something girlfriend (Bre Blair), the four head to Las Vegas with a plan to stop acting their age and relive their glory days. However, upon arriving, the four quickly realise that the decades have transformed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they never imagined. The Rat Pack may have once played the Sands and Cirque du Soleil may now rule the Strip, but it's these four who are taking over Vegas.
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Sweet success on the Walsh River This outstanding farm located in the Mutchilba district is very well presented and developed with a price that is right. The whole acreage is good arable land and can be fully utilized. The property boasts a massive 599 megs of water, travelling and lateral irrigator, a good three bedroom home , workshop, chemical storage shed, large machinery shed and a list of machinery in excellent working order that makes this business a going concern. The vendors have nothing to hide and are able to show a prospective buyer their activity by way of well kept records. This farm is very well developed and has room for more development to higher value tree crops. The vendors have other farming interests throughout the tablelands and now are looking to slow down. For a buyer that is wanting value for money you can not go past this farm. I invite you to see the value in this river front property. Price on Application. Contact Exclusive Agent - Chris Atkinson on 0429 342 944. raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/dimbulah/479060/ and www.facebook.com/northaustralianruralservies Address: Price: Agent:
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Proposed for construction on Lot 300, Catherine Atherton Drive The Marrett features a very well laid out floor plan comprising of 221m2 of open plan design. Perfect position and attractive street appeal, this Tropic Coast Home (BSA 1089966) radiates quality and style – from the portico entrance and entry right through to the spacious Alfresco Living area, designed to capture the breezes and take advantage of the spacious yard, complimented by a stunning bush backdrop. Five bedroom, or four plus study, spacious family bathroom, ensuite to the master, carpeted, walk-in-robe – all the components of a comfortable family home. The trendy Kitchen is complimented by state of the art appliances, your choice of cook top, oven, range hood, all designed with your own
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Located in one of Mareeba's most welcoming feel this home has with sought after estates in a peaceful open plan living with combined kitchrural setting. This four bedroom, two en, lounge and dining. Ample space bathroom home complete with mas- within the kitchen with huge pantry sive entertainers patio area is conven- and plenty of bench and cupboard iently positioned close to St Stephens space with gas Cooktop. High School and represents a quiet Secure parking with a two roller door shed/garage with concrete floor, country lifestyle. Built on a large scale and designed and a unique circular driveway also. Enjoy the Country Lifestyle, feel for easy family living with quality finishes throughout, this is an exception- the freedom of living on 100 acres ally liveable family home that is ideal while still living close to town. for entertaining. It has the best family friendly fully Make it yours today. Call to Infenced leafy green block with estab- spect with Aurelia Rogato on 0418 lished gardens on just over an acre 183 555 or visit Rogatobros.com. block that backs onto a bush reserve. au/2360445 You feel like you are living on a hundred acres! Address: Mareeba The property has Price: $399,000 NEG recently under gone a Inspect: By Appointment full refurbishment and Agent: Aurelia Rogato is sparkling like a new Rogato Bros Real Estate home. You will love the Contact: 4092 5255 or 0429 490 601
h OPEN HOUSE this Sunday 9th Marc -1pm 0am 10.3 h Marc 10.30am-1pm, & Sunday 16th
6 Eagle Close, Sunbird Park, Mareeba
PRICE REDUCTION • $355,000 • Kenneally Estate • 4 Bedrooms
Brand New home Large living areas Masses of storage
• Open Plan • Corner Block • Nearly New
4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Close to town
$420,000
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QUAINTLY SITUATED IN AN ATTRACTIVE STREET!
RENOVATOR’S DREAM!
AUCTION
19 Jacinta Crescent, Mareeba - $349,000 NEG
45 Mason Street, Mareeba
Modern, concrete block residence Four bedrooms, master with ensuite & walk-in robe Large, practical kitchen with pantry & servery Open plan living, kitchen & dining area Additional living area, used as office & media room Convenient bathroom with separate toilet Spacious, tiled outdoor living with additional toilet Fully fenced rear yard with garden shed Residential 1282m2 allotment
Three bedroom + office timber home Airconditioned bedrooms Downstairs bathroom with bathtub, separate toilet Rear patio for relaxing or entertaining Fenced 1012m2 allotment Shed with concrete floor Casement windows with plenty of natural light Rear vehicle access Established fruit trees Chicken coop, 2x dog houses under home AUCTION - SATURDAY 29TH MARCH, 11AM ON SITE!
Contact: Vince Costas 0419 926 691
Contact: Salvatore Girgenti 0427 775 414
Phone 4092 5566 231 Byrnes St, Mareeba www.girgentigroup.com
Celebrating
40 YEARS
A grazier’s paradise All the hard work has been done: the truck, bore and dam and a Honda 6 x shed is here, the plant/machinery and 160 + Davey pump. This property is a credit to its curequipment necessary to maintain the grazing block is here, there is water rent owner who has established the here; all that is needed is the cattle grazing block from scratch. Due to recent till health, he has reluctantly and a new owner. Located at Biboohra and just a placed this property in the market for short drive to Mareeba, this 70 hec- sale. tare (170 acres), fully fenced pastoral/ grazing block has plenty of potential For further information or to arfor anyone who is interested in cattle range an inspection, please congrazing. tact John Falvo on 0408 456 344 or Features of this property include... Mareeba Property Office on 4092 five bay shed (20m x 7.5m) needs 1355. power connection, Terex end loader, tipper truck, fertilizer spreader, rippers, YanAddress: BIBOOHRA mar diesel 35 HP tracPrice: $249,000 NEG tor, 12 plate TPL disc Agent: John Falvo harrow, five foot slashMareeba Property Office er, cattle feeder, catContact: 0408 456 344 or 4092 1355 tle crate, Isuzu 4 tonne
Opportunity time
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investment situated in the central hub of Mareeba. This property offers 3 medium sized bedrooms fitted with airconditioning, polished timber floors throughout, timber blinds, screens, fully fenced yard and a large 2 bay Colorbond shed. Currently tenanted with an excellent rental return. For more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111
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LOCATED in a central position in Contact Mareeba Real Estate AgenMareeba and walking distance to the cies at 7 Hort Street, Mareeba on shops and CBD is this three bedroom 4092 1556 or Mark 0428 121 520 and Lyn 0427 153 868, or email concrete block home. The home features a combined mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au kitchen and dining room that looks into the lounge area facing the front patio. The home has one bathroom, one toilet, Address: Mareeba a hallway with built-in Price: $269,000 NEG cupboards, an outdoor Inspect: By Appointment laundry, single carport Agent: Mareeba Real and a garden shed all Estate Agencies on a 637m2 fully fenced Contact: 4092 1556 allotment.
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PROPERTY
Relax by the river
Located on the banks of the Barron one neighbour. River, just a few minutes from the cenFeatures... four bedroom concrete tre of town, this concrete block home block home, master bedroom with is neat and tidy, ready for your family walk-through robe and ensuite, airconditioning to three rooms, open to move in. Boasting four sizeable bedrooms, plan living, tiled living areas, modern, this home has an open plan design practical and large kitchen, large outand a neutral colour scheme. The door entertaining area with servery, kitchen is practical, with plenty of five minutes from Mareeba's CBD, bench space, a breakfast bar, ample corner allotment, only one neighbour, cupboards for storage and an abun- residential 884m2 fenced allotment, dance of natural light. backing onto the Barron River, garden The adjoining lounge and dining shed, native bushland to rear, two bay area is also spacious, with air-condi- carport, concrete driveway. tioning and quality tiles throughout. All four bedrooms have carpet, two For more information, please conbedrooms have built-in wardrobes tact your exclusive sales cosultant, and the master has a walk-through Vince Costas of Sibi Girgenti Real robe and ensuite. A full length patio is Estate. Phone 4092 5566 or 0419 to the rear, overlooking the backyard 926 691. www.girgentigroup.com and garden shed. This property backs Address: River Drive, Mareeba onto the Barron River, Price: $349,000 NEG providing private access Agent: EXCLUSIVE TO Vince Costas to the bank. As this is Sibi Girgenti Real Estate home is on a corner alContact: 0419 926 691 or 4092 5566 lotment, there is only
Ticks ALL the
BOXES! 1 Acre Blocks Beautiful Rural Setting
Close to Town & Schools Bore on each block Town Water
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Good Drainage Great Soil
LAND STARTS AT $140,000
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This block offers you a bit of both ra for you to observe and enjoy. worlds. A double bay shed is already set The front area has been cleared up and hooked up to an extra large which gives you plenty of space for rain water tank so you can move you your residence, entertainment, rec- belongings in straight away. Please do a drive by and let me reation and to grow a small crop of some sort. The perimeter of it has know if you would like a proper inbeen planted with shrubs and trees spection. for privacy. By looking next door you can clearly see how much can be ac- Contact Elizabeth Bors on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648. www.altitudcomplished. The second part of this property is erealtymareeba.com.au all about nature. There is a seasonal creek that is fully flowing throughout the wet and Address: MAREEBA has water holes that Price: $340,000 stay wet for the rest of Agent: Inspect by appointment the year. You will find a Altitude Realty Mareeba variety of fauna and floContact: 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100
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• 170 acres, red sandy loam with water access to Walsh Barrage • Improved pastures - Callide Rhodes • New 3 bedroom home • Fully fenced vermin proof new ring lock fencing • New six inch PVC main through centre of property • 17 acres of poly solid set, 2 travelling irrigators This property begs development to lime trees, as the true value of this lies within. The property is ready to plant up with trees with room for more development. This property ticks all the boxes for a diverse range of development options and a must to inspect! Facebook: www.facebook.com/northaustralianruralservies Price: P.O.A. Contact: Exclusive Agent Chris Atkinson on 0429 342 944
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4092 5255 LOCATION & LIFESTYLE ACREAGE 3 MINutES tO CBD
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• 4 generous sized bedrooms with built-ins, master with walk-in robe • Office • Separate lounge and dining • Spacious tiled rumpus room • Beautiful timber kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space • Two bathrooms • 3012m2 block • Both town and bore water • Irrigated lawns and gardens Price: $425,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126
Ideally suited for someone wanting a modern affordable home in a location that will suit all age groups. • 4 bedrooms, all with built-ins, airconditioning in main bedroom • 2 bathrooms • Galley style kitchen with dishwasher, pantry and ample storage • Double lock up garage with shelving • 1437m2 corner block, fully fenced • Cairns side Price: $369,000 Neg Contact: Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692
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Your Weekly Horoscopes
Aries
March 21 to Apr 20 Be aggressive and colorful, and you will get your way. Opportunities for romance will flourish through travel. Satisfy your passionate mood. Communication will be your best bet.
Taurus
Friday 7th
Thursday 6th
Wednesday 5th
Max 32o Min 18o
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sudoku
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Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.
Your mate could get on your nerves if he or she backs you into an emotional comer or puts restrictions on your time. Don’t let your emotions interfere with moneymaking deals.
Aug 23 - Sept 23
Libra
Sept 24 to Oct 23
Tide Times 0555 2.52 1240 1.43 1755 2.03 2343 1.19
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C R O S S
Get thinking about prolonging longevity. Do not trust others with important information. Avoid any hassles. Concentrate on spending quality time with children.
Sagittarius
Oct 24 to Nov 22
Nov 23 to Dec 21
Be careful not to overexert yourself. You need to lie back and enjoy a little rest. Don’t evade important issues; you may find yourself backed into a corner.
Capricorn
Dec 22 to Jan 20
Plan to visit friends or relatives. Don’t shy away from potential mates they want to introduce you to. Changes could be overwhelming. You won’t be admired at home if you haven’t been taking care of your share of the work.
Aquarius
Ballet
Disco
Jazz
Rumba
Belly Dance
Flamenco
Jive
Salsa
Can Can
Folk
Lambada
Swing
Hip Hop
Line
Tango
Hula
Mambo
Tap
Irish
Merengue Waltz
Clogging Conga
Puzzle solutions
Jan 21 to Feb 19
Don’t let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy. You must be careful not to reveal secrets or get involved in gossip. A lack of support and negativity have been the main problems.
Pisces
Tide Times 0021 1.07 0701 2.72 1307 1.24 1859 2.24
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Travel will be favorable. Resist overspending on luxury items. Try to be understanding. This will be a good day for research and for sitting down with some good, informative reading material.
Don’t count on correspondence to clear up major problems. You may have problems with skin, bones, or teeth if you haven’t been taking proper care of yourself.
Max 30o Min 20o
ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY
Direct your energy into physical entertainment. Don’t be afraid to pursue unfamiliar grounds. If you’ve been really busy, try to schedule some time to spend with loved ones.
Scorpio
Tuesday 11th
1. Preheat oven. 2. Wash, dry and thinly slice zucchini with a mandoline slicer or knife. 3. Spread zucchini slices out onto a parchment paperlined baking sheet. 4. Spray quickly with cooking spray, and sprinkle desired seasonings on top. 5. Bake for about 1 and ½ hours, making sure to check on them every 10 minutes after about an hour. 6. Eat immediately after removing from oven for maximum crunchiness.
June 22 to July 22
Virgo
Tide Times 0506 2.37 1233 1.56 1708 1.91 2256 1.31
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May 22 to June 21
July 23 to Aug 22
Monday 10th
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Leo
Sunday 9th
Max 28o Min 21o
- 4 medium organic zucchini - Salt - Pepper - Paprika - Olive Oil spray
Don’t let your partner goad you into wearing your heart on your sleeve. Consider selling your homemade crafts at the flea market. You will also encounter individuals who can help you further your goals.
Cancer
Saturday 8th
Paprika Zucchini Chips
Don’t promise to deliver the goods if you aren’t positive that you can meet the deadline. Try to convince a good friend to take a holiday with you.
Gemini
k a e r b a e k Ta relax! and
Feb 20 to March 20
You will easily blow situations out of proportion. Do whatever your mate wants; it really doesn’t matter as long as you’re together. Strengthen your position among your peers. You may win favors if you present your ideas and include your family.
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WORD ACROSS 7. A hard, unreactive, colourless compound which occurs as the mineral quartz and as a principal constituent of sandstone and other rocks. 8. Cause to be loved or liked. 9. An action that is performed intentionally or consciously. 10. Keeping or showing a balance; in good proportions. 11. A person believing in or practising religious heresy. 13. A person or thing competing with another for the same objective 15. Slang for decaffeinated. 16. In a particular place, area, location, etc. 18. An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear. 19. A portable shelter of canvas, plastic, or the like, supported by one or more poles. 21. Brilliantly colored birds that have the ability to mimic speech and often kept as pets.
22. In the same book, chapter, page, etc. DOWN 1. A mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth. 2. The area from Libya E to Afghanistan. 3. To boil partially or for a short time; precook. 4. The front or under part of a vertebrate body from the breastbone to the pelvis. 5. One of a pair of twins who develop from a single fertilized ovum and therefore have the same genotype. 6. A game of ball between two nineplayer teams played usually for nine innings on a field that has as a focal point a diamond-shaped infield. 12. The routine or ordinary day or occasion. 14. To live together in an intimate relationship. 17. Angry; wrathful. 20. A requirement, necessary duty, or obligation.
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INDEX
business A
DIRECTORY
Carpentry/ Roofing Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds
Air Conditioning Auto Electrician
B
Blinds Brick laying Butcher
E
C
Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery
F
Farming Sector Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel
Glazier
H
Handy Men House Removals
I
Irrigation
BRICK LAYING
AIR CONDITIONING
M
Furniture
G
Machinery - Truck Hire Massage Therapy Motor Mechanic
N
Nurseries
P
Steel Fabrication
Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance Promotion/Marketing
T
Transport Travel Tree Lopping
S
Security Skip Bins Small Engine Repairs
Do it right the first time!
CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767 mareebablocklaying@gmail.com Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880
• Competitive Rates • Free Quotes • Quality Job Assured QSBA: 1139 505
P: 4092 3019
M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629
BUTCHER
www.donhall.com.au
Mobile: 0419 709 522
SpecialiSing in: • Polishing & Sealing New Concrete • Re-Juvenating & Sealing Existing Concrete • Re-Sealing Existing Stampcrete, Covercrete & Pebbletex Surfaces
ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014
TOLGA BUTCHERY
R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
MAIN STREET, TOLGA PH: (07) 4095 4207 MOB: 0438 954 206
• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence
Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657
CARPENTRY/ ROOFING
AUTO ELECTRICIAN
ATHERTON CAR ELECTRICS
BSA Number 71627
ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582
• CARS • CARAVANS • BIKES • BOATS ALL YOUR AUTO ELECTRICAL NEEDS
Starter Motors & TRUCKS • Alternators, GME & Uniden TRACTORS • 2 Way Radios, Spotlights BUSES • & Accessories, Batteries & Accessories, Car Audio MOTORHOMES •
CHILDCARE
• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS
TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au
ELECTRICAL
this spot could be yours!
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CONSTRUCTION
Daniel Battistin
Residential • Commercial • Phones/Data Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners
Mobile 0448 856 187 Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com
Very experienced • No job too big or too small • Competitive rates •
“ACE IT EVERYTIME” SPECIALISTS IN:
For $26 per week
Roofer & Carpenter
Phone 0400 622 350
Venue Hire
EARTHMOVING
CONCRETING
MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING
Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent
V
145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880
Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130
www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566 BSA no. 1218243
CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made
CURTAINS & BLINDS
JAMIE & ANTONELLA RYAN PH: 4091 2102 • FAX: 4091 5655
65 Tolga Rd, Atherton • athcarelectrics@bigpond.com
FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...
BLINDS
Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings
Plus we sell... Tracks > Rods > Accessories
info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care
Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023
96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
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
your local business guide
CLEANING SERVICES
ALL CLEANING & PEST SOLUTIONS
MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE
T: 4092 2160 - M: 0417 758 302 E: abelservices@bigpond.com W: www.abelservices.com.au
Let the professionals take care of it!
159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229
Supply & Fit
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PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890
BLINDS
Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds
96 James Street, Mareeba
For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619
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!
Trust the BLIND specialists!
Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619
Servicing
ALL Areas!
EARTHMOVING
CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843
your local business guide
DeeB’s Grader Hire All Earthworks
Call Rob
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business
FARMING SECTOR
EMBROIDERY
Jane Peters Phone: 0427 932 776
Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com PO Box 1923, Mareeba Q.4880 ABN: 98 735 499 133
ENTERTAINMENT
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”
CALL CARL 0408 924 312
40 ECLIPSE DRIVE, ATHERTON QLD. 4883 P: 4091 3100 F: 4091 3177
26 REYNOLDS ST, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 P: 4092 1174 F: 4092 3084
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M&P Goldfinch Enterprises P/L NEW Mini Concrete Truck Caters for small loads up to 2.6m across the Tablelands!! PLUS Tipper & Bobcat Available
All enquires call Mick on 0417 720 959 or 4092 3849 - Email: mpgoldfinch@bigpond.com
TRUCK & BACKHOE
HIRE
ATTACHMENTS: Auger, Rock Breaker, Forks, Vibrating Plate, Road Profiler + a full range of buckets and tilting buckets
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Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers
your local business guide FURNITURE
GRAHAME McKENZIE MOBILE 0407 226 022
Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials
FLOOR COVERINGS
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There’s always better value at CRT.
ON THE TABLELANDS
PHONE 4095 8222
FUEL
For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222
TABLELAND FERTILIZERS
LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF
MACHINERY/ TRUCK HIRE
BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE
7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668
FERTILIZER
GLAZING
accounts@harvestpersonnel.com.au or Phone 0498 991 189
PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE
PIER
DJ
DIRECTORY
• Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings
Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com ABN: 74 629 292 635
HOUSE REMOVALS
A.J. MYLES & CO. HOUSE RELOCATORS Complete House Relocation Services
• Modern Equipment • Restumped & Raised • Houses Bought & Sold • Insurance Cover
PHONE: 0413 913 989 BSA LICENCE NO. 30191
ABN 26 111 244 823
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
HANDY MEN
John, Ron & Pete
the handy, handymen
MASSAGE THERAPY
M assage
• Qualified professional • Relieve stress • Lower blood pressure • Increase circulation • Improve sleep
LIMITED OFFER UNT IL 1ST APRIL ON E HOU R $ 50
Call Noelene Jenkins
Atherton 0408 911 562
IRRIGATION
MOTOR MECHANIC
IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply
MAREEBA MOTORS
HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS
209 Byrnes St, Mareeba • P: 4092 1017 E: hastiecf@tpg.com.au
GUARANTEED!
• 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
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
We do just about everything!
Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds
Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300
Seven Building TradeS Seven elecTronic TradeS • General Carpentry, Cupboards Electronic Repairs and Advice • • Painting, Plastering, Doors & Locks Antenna Systems & Outlets • • Tiling, Paving, Small Concreting Satellite Free-to-air, Data & Comms • • Kitchens, Bathrooms, Fencing Theatre Systems, PVRs, DVDs • and did i mention We do laWns & gardens!
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TREE LOPPING
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Memoriam
AAron Zenel 13/10/82 05/03/07
GOD’S GARDEN God looked around his garden and found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were in pain, He knew that you would never get well on earth again, He saw the road as getting rough and the hills were getting hard to climb, So he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered “Peace be thine”. It broke our hearts to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.
Memoriam
Donald Carum Malouf
13/09/29 – 10/03/2000 Dad, time doesn’t change the pain and tears, God gives us strength to cope through the years. Memories are golden and can never be changed, We know we will meet again someday. So until then we keep you deep in our hearts forever. We love You Dad. Carolynne, Tommy, Dianne, Cheryl and all the family.
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AARON ZENEL 13.10.82 – 05.03.07 We will always remember, The adventurous life you lived. And keep alive those memories, Through everything you did. Yes, memories have a magic way, Of keeping loved ones near. Ever close in mind and heart, Are the ones we hold most dear. So as we gather and recall, Special times that we went through. With all the memories that warm our hearts, We honour the memory of you.
Forever loved, forever missed, forever in our hearts, Dad, Mum, Damon and Grandmum Rose.
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28/03/31 – 09/03/94 Twenty years seems just like yesterday, When God took you from us that unforgettable day. They say that time takes all pain away, But the tears still flow and the hurt doesn’t fade away. We smile when we think of your happy ways, And all your funny little tricks you’d play. We know you’re with us every day, Because we couldn’t bear it any other way. Out Mum’s are special to us all, But to us, OURS was the greatest of them all. Memories are golden, and feeling are forever, Our love for you Mum, is for always and forever.
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Position Vacant IRRIGATION FARMHAND Horticulture - North Queensland
Rapisarda Farms is a leading producer in the horticultural industry. We produce cucurbits from properties in the Burdekin Valley, Clare in North Queensland which is situated approx 100km from Townsville and 35km from Ayr. Our farms provide year-round production. We are seeking an experienced, self motivated person who is a team player, possesses a strong work ethic and has a high degree of integrity. EXPERIENCE IN AGRONOMY, TRICKLE IRRIGATION AND CHEMICAL APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Above award remuneration is negotiated based on experience and capability. Accommodation can be provided if required. The area supports a local primary school and school bus service. If you value being part of a progressive familyowned business please submit your resume by email to:
sib.rapisarda@bigpond.com Phone enquiries can be made to Sib Rapisarda on 0428 771 645
Sutherland Street
Assistant
Mareeba Community Kindergarten - Sutherland Street, is looking for a passionate, caring and dedicated Assistant to join our teaching team. Our well regarded kindergarten service has been established for over 40 years and now has a brand new second centre at Sutherland Street. We are managed by a volunteer committee and we are affiliated with the Creche and Kindergarten Association. The successful applicant must be able to work as a team to help deliver and facilitate learning through our playbased activites. Other requirements include a Blue Card, Senior First Aid and Certificate 3 in Children’s Services (or studying). This is a fixed term part time (4 day fortnight) contract commencing 22nd April 2014, with potential for permanency upon completion.
Please forward your application letter & resume via email to: mcki@aanet.com.au - “Attention Meredith Ford” Applications close Friday March 14th.
Mareeba Community Kindergarten
Sutherland Street
Co-Director - Teacher
An opportunity exists for a qualified and passionate Early Childhood Professional to join our beautiful Kindergarten as a part-time Co-director/Teacher. Our well regarded kindergarten service has been established for over 40 years and now has a brand new second centre at Sutherland Street. We are managed by a volunteer committee and we are affiliated with the Creche and Kindergarten Association. The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to deliver high quality play based learning programs to a mixed age group and be familiar with relevant legislation and guidelines. Applicants require An Early Childhood Teaching Qualification, A blue card and Senior First Aid Certificate. This is a fixed term part time (4 day fortnight) contract commencing 22nd April 2014, with potential for permanency upon completion.
Please forward your application letter & resume via email to: mcki@aanet.com.au - “Attention Meredith Ford” Applications close Friday March 14th.
Funeral Director
In Loving Memory of
Beryl Elizabeth Brown
Position Vacant Mareeba Community Kindergarten
In loving memory of
Sadly missed, Uncle Robert, Aunty Cris, Teresita, Rosita and Joseph.
In loving memory of our treasured Son, Brother and Grandson
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Accountant
Kuranda Village Accountancy is a CPA public practice offering taxation and accounting services. Due to expansion the firm is now seeking to employ a full time accountant. Ideally, you will be suitably qualified (CA/CPA or studier) and have at least 3+ years experience in business advisory, taxation and audit roles in public practice. Experience with Self Managed Superannuation Fund preparation and audit would be highly desirable but not necessary. If you enjoy working with a small friendly team, have great communication skills and have a client service focus then this may be a suitable position for you. The attractive remuneration package will be commensurate with your skills and experience and may include a motor vehicle allowance.
Please email your resume to: fay@kurandavillageaccountancy.com.au by 21st March 2014.
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RATE NOTICES ISSUED - Due 31st March, 2014 The half-yearly Rate Notices for the six-month period ended 30th June, 2014 have been issued. The discount period closes on Monday 31st March, 2014. If you have not received your Rate Notices, please contact one of Council’s Service Centres. HOW CAN I PAY MY RATES? You can pay your Rates in a number of ways. This includes BPay, EFTPOS including debit and credit card, cash, cheque and money orders. Change or cash out is not given on credit card payments. To receive the Discount, you need to ensure the BPay transactions are processed and funds cleared into Council’s bank account on or before the Discount Date. WHERE CAN I PAY MY RATES? You can pay at any of the Council’s four Service Centres or at our Agencies listed below; Council Service Centres • Atherton: 45 Mabel Street - open Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm (Tuesday opening 9:00am) • Herberton: 40 Grace Street - open Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm (Wednesday opening 9:00am) • Malanda: 31 James Street - open Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm (Wednesday opening 9:00am) • Ravenshoe: 24 Moore Street - open Tuesday to Friday 10:00am - 4:15pm Council’s Agencies • Paying safely and securely in person at any Australia Post Office, pay by cash, cheque or credit card (Visa and Mastercard only) • Phone 13 18 16 at any time of day for the cost of a local call (within Australia) Visa and MasterCard are accepted, normal call charges apply from public phones, mobile phones and overseas phones • Posting a cheque to Tablelands Regional Council, PO Box 573, Atherton QLD 4883 • Using Australia Post Billpay - www.trc.qld.gov.au, click on the icon “Pay my Rates” then click on “Australia Post Billpay”. • Calling your financial institution (or logging onto their website) to pay your rates by cheque, savings or credit card account, BPAY Biller Code 122234 and your customer reference number that is found on the top right hand corner of your rates notice. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS? To help ease the financial burden, Council has a payment arrangement scheme available provided the total amount outstanding is paid by 30th June, 2014. This allows you to pay a nominated weekly, fortnightly or monthly amount towards the Rates levy. You will only receive the 10 per cent discount, if the full amount of Rates and Charges is paid by Monday 31st March, 2014. Contact one of Council’s Service Centres for further information. Discount will not be allowed under any circumstances if payment is not received at Council’s Service Centres at the above times by the due date. A Pensioner Rebate may also apply to those holders of a State Government Pensioner Concession Card or Repatriation Gold Card. Ian Church CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 573, ATHERTON QLD 4883 www.trc.qld.gov.au
Mareeba Shire Council NOTICE OF IMPOUNDING ABANDONED VEHICLES
To the owners of the following apparently abandoned vehicles: MAREEBA - KOWA STREET DEPOT MAKE COLOUR REGO NISSAN E20 VAN AQUA BB4030 97 PROTON SEDAN GREEN 659GHO SUBARU LIBERTY SEDAN SILVER 89 FORD FALCON WAGON WHITE S649AOP MITSUBISHI MAGNA SEDAN WHITE HOLDEN ASTRA SEDAN BLACK 577TGV 89 FORD LASER HATCHBACK WHITE/GREY 626SPV 89 HONDA PRELUDE SEDAN GREY 195HDR 94 TOYOTA VAN WHITE/BLUE 625SYR 96 HOLDEN COMMODORE SEDAN RED 220MDB 93 NISSAN PULSAR HATCH GREY 686TDT 82 NISSAN PATROL UTE BLUE 991KWM 98 MITSUBISHI MAGNA WAGON SILVER 999LKV Notice is hereby given that, under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 Section 100, the vehicles listed have been removed from roads within the Local Government area and have been detained by Council. The vehicles listed (unless owners claim possession) will be offered for sale by public auction at a date to be advised at the above location. Any enquiries regarding these vehicles are to be directed to Council’s Local Law Officers on 1300 308 461. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461
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World day of Prayer
Friday 7th March, 10am Uniting Church, Mareeba
all Welcome! Phone: 4092 1175
Carinya Home Goose Club Raffle Results Drawn on 25/02/2014 1st: K. Cardew - No. 18477 2nd: T. Page - No. 18803 3rd: N. Blair - No. 18285 4th: M. Weir - No. 18664 5th: D. McDonald - No. 18352 6th: C. Bradford - No. 18092 Thanks to all who supported Carinya.
Garage Sale Saturday 8th March, 15 Sheppard Street, Mareeba. Wood lathe small mulcher, house, shed and hobby items, plus sized clothing. All must go!
(Formally Mareeba Childcare & Kindergarten Inc)
For information email Shiralee: mareebamarkets@gmail.com or phone 0419 788 277 (message only)
For Sale Kymco Maxxer 50
Now $2,199 Atherton Mower & Chainsaw Services 55 Tolga Road, Atherton PHONE: 4091 7499
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Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba We are currently under siege!! We are faced with the agonising decision of which cats and kittens to keep and which ones to let go. A decision like this is very traumatic and impacts all staff members. If you have decided to add a feline friend to your family it is a wise choice to consider us. Phone 40923060.
4 cylinder, excellent condition, great fuel economy, tow bar, regularly serviced, RWC.
$7,800 ONO
PH: 0447 339 232 or 0407 022 957 Full 88 Key Casio Electronic Piano & Stool
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What’s Coming Up!
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Expensive Pocket Knives for sale. Phone 0421499654. No time wasters. MAREEBA
03-04 Ford Falcon BA XR6 • MANUAL • 141,000 kilometres • Plenty of extras including LED lights all round • Brand new TOYO tyres & just serviced
$13,990 ONO phone 0437 538 004
Water allocation for sale or lease. ph 0432 410 020. Call Natasha today to discuss afforable advertising options. Phone 4092 3464.
Wanted
Gardeneers Plant Sale, Botanic Garden every Wednesday 9.30 am to 11.30 am Next to the Friends House
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Expressions of Interest
2009 Subaru Forester XS MULCH HAY WANTED
Approximately 1800 4 foot round bales, will pick up.
55,000 klms, manual, near new condition, 2 owners, books available, RWC. Selling due to medical condition.
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Large TerracoTTa poTs wiTh esTabLished pLanTs Six available!
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Wedding
We are offering a 2 bedroom home for removal, site is to be left clean and level with all services safely capped. Please address your expression of interest and tender in writing to: The General Manager, 4 Hastie St, Mareeba Viewing can be organised by phoning 0418 187 115
getting Married? John Keal Marriage Celebrant. Ph 4092 4507
Authentic, homemade and handmade, all purpose ovens. Perfect for your home! Various sizes available. Phone Dave on 0439 759 163
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Should you need to cancel an existing advertisement please call the office on (07) 4092 3464 before the deadline: Display ads 4pm thursday; Classifieds 4pm Friday Prior to Wednesday’s publication date. Another method of cancellation is by: Fax (07) 4092 6346 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com
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Stephens Painting Services
20 years experience • lifetime guarantee Bedrooms $400 - Average Interior $3200 Average Exterior $2800 - Or Your Paint $35 P/H
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House for removal
Need accommodation for workers or back packers, how about a granny flat?
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Adopt-A-Pet
To be held on 27 March, 6.30pm at Skybury. Please phone 4092 1912 fo more information
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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
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EXPRESS sPORT Lachlan Ford played an important cameo innings with the bat as the Bandits secured a home semi-final by smashing Tully at the weekend Picture: Peter Roy
Young guns fire for Bandits By Ryan Groube The finals aspirations of the Mareeba Bandits are set to fall on some very young shoulders. On Sunday, the local C Grade cricket team secured a home semifinal with a thumping victory over Tully. While it was the old heads who claimed the figures, the performances of three juniors – who are expected to be called on in the finals – turned heads. Mick Turner and Zac Adams both claimed vital wickets with the ball while Lachlan Ford played an important and entertaining cameo with the bat. “Those boys usually play in the 14s and 16s competitions but they have stepped us for us to help with numbers and have been impressive,” senior Bandit Danny Shaw said. “We’ve had a couple of our
boys head off to university and these younger guys have come in and they are really keen and really enjoying their cricket and we may have to rely on them in the finals.” The Bandits won the toss in Tully and elected to bat posting five for 130 off their allotted 30 overs. After the loss of two early wickets, the Bandits were teetering at 2-38 at the halfway point of the innings with Shaw and Robert Taylor at the crease. The partnership between Shaw and Taylor, who finished with 54, guided the Bandits to safety before Adam Roy tore into Tully’s attack with a blistering 38. Tully couldn’t mount anything in reply, capitulating to be all out for 67 in the 28th over. Stretch Brewer was the destroyer with the ball claiming three wickets for 10 runs off three overs. Adam Roy claimed two wickets for three runs off six overs while
Fit Club instructor Jahman Gela high-fives a participant during a session in Mary Andrews Memorial Park
Fitness program gains momentum
Ben Turner took two for two. Turner and Adams both chipped in with a wicket apiece. The win sets up a blockbuster final round with the Bandits to host second placed Cairns Rovers at Kerribee Park on Sunday to decide the minor premiership. This season the two standout teams of the competition have met only once with the Bandits hanging on for a thrilling victory. Shaw said despite a series of recent wash outs and a shock loss last start, the team was feeling good heading into the business end of the season. “There really isn’t any pressure on us going into the game. We have guaranteed a home semi-final but finishing top would be nice,” he said. The first ball of the minor premiership deciding match will be bowled at 1.30pm on Sunday. Shaw has encouraged locals to come out and watch the team in action.
By Boyd Robertson A new health and fitness craze is taking Mareeba by storm, with young and old turning up to get active and sweat it out. Fit Club is operated by a group of health coaches and operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Mareeba at 5.30pm. It is free to join and open to all ages. The group’s numbers have swelled dramatically since it first began a month ago. Coach Jahman Gela said the idea behind Fit Club is to “get the community active, fit and having fun together.” “We started off organising it on Facebook and it kind of just grew from there, organically,” Gela said. “We only had about 10 turn up the first time but at our last session we had more than 30. “It’s really good to see people in the community to come out and give
it a go - it‘s a way to socialise, have a bit of fun and get fit at the same time.” Each session, Gela and his colleagues put their charges through a gruelling series of callisthenics, including push ups, sit ups and lunges. Cheap health shakes are also on sale at each session for better nutrition. Walkamin woman Rozmari Bale, 52, has been attending Fit Club since its inception and said she is already feeling the effects. “I feel better - I feel a lot more active, I feel more energetic and full of life,” she said. “I think it’s a fantastic get-together and I’ve been trying to invite more people to it over Facebook and bring people along to the sessions. “It’s free, there’s no judgement and you can go at your own pace.” For more information visit Mareeba and Surrounds Healthy, Active Lifestyles Facebook page.
sPORT results & draws Mareeba Rifle Club inc. The Mareeba Rifle Club contested it’s Annual Prize Shoot on Sunday the 23rd February. There were concerns that the 60mm of rain two nights before may have caused some problems, however it was all good on the day and the only rain we received was after the shoot was all over. Forty seven shooters nominated over five categories. MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC. Opening Fixtures - This week sees the opening round of The Mareeba Winter Season Fixtures. Certainly the first week of fixtures should prove interesting in both Senior and Junior Divisions, as a good number of players will be making their first appearance in Mareeba competition. Under 10’s & Under 12’s Nominations are still welcomed to sign up as there are still positions available. Players in 10 teams will endeavour to gain top honours in the Senior Mens and Ladies divisions. While some 12 Junior teams will compete for championship titles. THIS WEEKS DRAW: TUESDAY 4TH MARCH 2014. 6.30PM SENIOR MENS - COMETS YOUNG GUNS VS EUROPSTARS. REFEREES: B. EBNER & A. O’RIELLY C/S: TOPSHOTS. 7.30 PM SENIOR MENS - TOPSHOTS VS STINGRAYS REFEREES: R. ALOIA & D. SCHMIDT C/S: COMETS YOUNG GUNS THURSDAY 6TH MARCH 2014 4.00PM UNDER 16 JUNIORS - PHOENIX VS PANTHERS REFEREES: L. ANTHONY & B. CATER. 4.50PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - WARRIORS VS SCORPIANS REFEREES: B.CATER & M. EBNER. 5.40PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS – TIMBER WOLVES VS ALL STARS REFEREES: C. MYRTEZA & A. SMITH. 6.30PM SENIOR LADIES – BAIADA STEGGLES VS HIGH SCHOOL DIVAS REFEREES: E. HASTIE & D. TURNER C/S: TEQUILA SLAMMERS. 7.30PM SENIOR LADIES – TEQUILA SLAMMERS VS M.M.A.M.A. REFEREES: M. AUE & E. HASTIE C/S: GUMMAZ. 8.30PM SENIOR LADIES – KILLERS VS GUMMAZ REFEREES: M. AUE & D. TURNER C/S: M.M.A.M.A FRIDAY 7TH MARCH 2014 3.30PM UNDER 10’S AND UNDER 12’S JUNIORS – COACHING & GAMES. 4.30PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS – HAWKS VS EAGLES REFEREES: B. CATER & C. MYRTEZA. 5.30PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS – LAKERS VS TIGERS. REFEREES: B. CATER & B. RUGGERI
ARCHERY The Tableland Company of Archers conducted a Beginners class on Saturday March 1 for visitors Cody and Karri Holmes, Brad and James Cowan, David Beddie, Cody Roulston, David Bradley, Kathy Colless and Julie Bristow, attended the coaching session with Neil Stallard and Signe Dalsgaard. Eight members of the Tableland Company of Archers shot the first round of the Target Club Championships on March 2. Results FITA 90/1440 (36 arrows each at 90 & 70m on a 122cm face and 50 & 30m on an 80cm face). Open Men’s Compound: N Stallard 1222, B Stallard 1115, D Pope 1110. Results FITA 70/1440 (36arrows at 70 & 60m on a 122cm and 50 & 30m on an 80cmm face). Open Women’s Recurve: S Dalsgaard 865. Results FITA 60/1440: (36arrows at 60 & 50, on a 122cm face and 40 & 30m on an 80cm face). Masters Women’s Compound: S Stallard 1223. Results Intermediate Round: (36 arrows at 55 & 45m on a 122cm face, & 35 & 25m on an 80cm face). U14 Boys Compound: B Fabiani 1227 Results Junior Horsham: (36 arrows at 30 & 25m on a 122cm face and 20 & 15m on an 80cm face) U10 Boys Recurve: N Prince 836, L Goldsworthy 356 (half round) MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 27-02-14 Thursday Sporters 9 Hole Stableford Winner Max Crimmins 21 R/up Lui Dezen 20 on count back NTP 8 Brett Stallan 13 Lui Dezen Raffle Sonny McVicar. 01-03-14 Saturday Feb Monthly Medal Stroke, Winner Ladies Christine Benjamin 73 ( Two in a row) R/up Raylene Bradley 74 Winner Mens Danny Bradley 67 R/ up Henry Guy 69 NTP 4 Elso Iuretigh 8 Mark Bestmann 11 Russell Wicks 11 2nd Jane Johannsen 13 Bruce Gilmore. 02-03-14 Sunday Seafood King Stableford Winner Simon King 38 (count back) (Cairns) R/up Anthony Mete 38 (countback) NTP 4 Anthony Mete 8 Ron Blake 11--- 11 2nd Jacqui Lambert 13 Chris Dunn (Cairns) Count down Annette Tidswell 38 MAREEBA TENNIS Tues 7pm Winner: Jennell. Div. 4 Kellie d Lyndel 41-15. Trisha d Tanya 38-18. Div. 3 Kathy d Maureen 30-26. John d Pauline 36-20. Mandy d Garry 36-20. Val d Barb 29-27. Div. 2 Marty d David 29-27. Kym d Santo 31-25. Mathew d Jesse 30-26
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Div. 1 Jason d Judy 32-24. Alf d Carl 29-27. Thurs 8am social Winner: Nicole. MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 25/2/14 Warehouse Bowls: Touchers: Lead – Ray Bishop, Third – Alf, Skip – Vince Mete. Wednesday: Sponsored by Katharine & Col Wiltshire, Winners – Norma Gray, Katharine & Col Wiltshire. R/U Sandy Rowstron, Peter & Eileen Stevens. Sportsman’s Prize – Amando Rogato, Joy Dennis, Elise Eaton. Thank you to Katharine & Col. Thursday: Men’s Jackpot Pairs – Winners – Greg Tilse, John Barnes. Sunday: Winners – Bruno Rossett, Elsie Eaton, Gino Trabucco. COMING EVENTS: Tuesday Warehouse bowls 7pm start. Wednesday: Ladies Mixed Social: 1.30pm start. Optional Dress. Thursday: Men’s self-selected jackpot pairs, 1.30pm start, casual dress. Sunday: Mixed Social, 1.30pm start, casual dress. Reminder to all Clubs of the 2 bowls singles sponsored by SAVANNAH LIFESTYLE RESORT, the closing date is Friday 7th March at 6pm. with the Mareeba& Memorial Club. DATE CLAIMER: Our inaugural HARVEST FESTIVAL DAY will be held on Sunday 30th March. All Clubs have been sent flyers. It will be Club selected, starting at 9am. Please ring the Club on Ph. No. 40925288 or E-Mail to mbabowls@gmail.com to nominate. Selectors Rosters: Wednesday 5th Lorraine. Sunday 9th Barry. A reminder to Selectors if unable to select on your day please arrange a substitute. ATHERTON GOLF CLUB wednesday sporters played a 4BBB stroke with the winners being Mark Redding and Dave Bilney on 33 nett, runners -up Jenko and Scott Barr 34 nett and third Noel Rawlins and Daz Blooranta 36 nett NTPs 3 Roo Brown, 18 Greg Lee. Thursday Ladies played a stableford with Lorraine Doolan winning on a countback from K. McAuliffe. NTPs 3 Dawn Faulkner , 11 and 18 Lorraine D, 13 Kerrie Williamson. Fridays chook run was won by Mark Broadley with 12 pts. Saturday morning junior winners were F.Valance and Abbey Toshack least putts went to N.Bakss saturday provided another damp day for the McMahons Betta Home Living sponsored Monthly Medal Ladies winner in the field of 11 was Annette Seawright From Shelly Broadley and Marg Dollman (nett scores not available ) NTPs 3 and 13 Shelly B, 11 Deb Harvey , 18
Annette S. Mens Medal winner and C-grade winner on a fine 68 nett was Justin Mason A-grade winner Glen Lee 75 nett from Gary Thompson 75 nett, B-grade winner Hayden Lee 72 nett from Don Sheppard 73 nett C- grade runner-up Trev. Lawrence 69 nett NTPs 3 Darren Blooranta, 11 Jenko, 13 Gerry Simon, I am told president Tenni sacrificed a few balls to the golfing gods on the 15th. Sundays Tolga Butchery Stableford was won by 3 handicapper Phil Hendricks on 35 pts from Kenleigh Mather on 34 pts Stevo was NTP on 18. YUNGABURRA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday, 26th February. Men’s Competition B Grade Singles. T. Whykes defeated A. Zanatta 25-24. Sunday, 2nd March. Men’s Competition. B Grade Singles. A. Hogan defeated H. Lewis 25-11. Mixed Pairs. R. Bidewell and M. Hubbard defeated S. Hemensley and J. Lanham 1 set draw versus draw. Men’s Pairs. N. Stubbin and J. Beu defeated P. Larsen and S. Rixon 26-6. Upcoming Events. Saturday, 8th March. 1:30pm start. Men’s Competition. 2014 Championship Rinks. P. Mahar, M. Brown, F. Morris and B. Lord versus T. Whykes, M. Douglas, B. Prien and H. Lewis. Sunday, 9th March. 9:30am start. Men’s Competition. A Grade Singles. Richie Cahill versus R. Hubbard. P. Mahar versus L. Thompson. Sunday, 16th March. 1:00pm start. Blaney Shield Competition at Herberton. Names in the Men’s Events Book please. Format is mixed triples. Twenty-four players required. Return match to be played at Yungaburra on Saturday, 29th March. 1:00pm start. Tuesday, 4th March, Wednesday, 5th March and Thursday, 6th March. Tropical Far North Queensland District Ladies Bowls Association B Grade Singles Player of the Year. At Yungaburra. 9:00am start. Players to be at the club no later then 8:15am. Wednesday, 5th March. Mixed Social. 1:30pm start. Names in by 12:45pm on the day or on the sheet provided outside the clubhouse. Club selected. Friday, 7th March. Jackpot Self Selected Pairs. 1:00pm start. Names on the sheet provided outside the clubhouse by end of play on Wednesday, 5th March. Saturday, 8th March. Mixed Social. 1:30pm start. Names on the sheet provided outside the clubhouse. Visitiors are very welcome to all of our social games.
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‘Gators coach: ‘We’ve got a lot of work to do’
Winning smiles: Juliet Kuskopf talks to Clive Gordon after piloting Panecillo to victory in the feature race, below, Cheyenne Piggott in the fashions on the field competition Pictures: Peter Roy
By Ryan Groube
Racing celebration
By Ryan Groube The Mareeba Turf Club closed the curtain on a record breaking racing season on Saturday with the second running of the Celebrate Country race meeting. More than 300 people flocked to the meet despite dreary overhead conditions for a six-race program headlined by the $10,000 Mareeba Leagues Club Celebration Open and the increasingly popular fashions on the field. Trainer Fred Wieland’s horses took out the first two races of the meet with Sonja Wiseman piloting $31 outsider Dream on Dreamer to victory in race one before Shane Pawsey blitzed the field by four lengths to claim race two on Erebus.
The Roy Chillemi trained Love That Dragon, ridden by apprentice jockey Juliet Kuskopf, took out race three by more than a length from Diva Dior with Lideem a further three lengths back in third. Race four, the Color Studio class four handicap was won by Jamie Dickinson piloting the Scott Cooper trained Lil’ Red Monkey with Great Impressions and Army of One filling the minor placings. Kiwi horse Bandidas secured a win for trainer Janel Ryan in the fifth race of the day. The final race, the Celebration Open, carried a prize pool of $20,000 and attracted a field of 11 horses. Kuskopf rode an excellent race on $2.70 favorite Panecillo, trained by Michael Lee, to claim her second win of the meet. Mareeba Turf Club secretary John Thurlow said the meet bought to a close a successful year for the local club. “It’s the best year we’ve had since I’ve been there and I’ve been there a long time,” he said. “Our September meeting had a record crowd, our Boxing Day meet had a record crowd and Australia Day is really building. The support that we get for races from this community is wonderful and I think we were all a bit shocked we didn’t have 600 people turn up for this meet but I think the weather had a bit to do with that.” The Mareeba Turf Club committee will use the five month off-season to conduct rehabilitation work on the track surface as well as installing a sand roll and hit out yard near the stables. The Celebrate Country Series is part of a $4 million funding program from the State Government designed to “reinvigorate” country racing. Photos from the event will be posted on The Express Facebook page.
A first round bye looms as a blessing for the Mareeba Gladiators after they were comprehensively outpointed by the Atherton Roosters in a pre-season hit out on March 1 at Bunnings Stadium. In the final trial before the Cairns and District Rugby League season kicks off this week, the ‘Gators were never in the hunt against the Roosters falling 24-10. Sloppy ruck defence is the key area of concern for ‘Gators coach Cameron McPherson who concedes his young side needs to improve. “We’ve got a lot of work to do,” he said. “Our ruck defence was very poor and we need to work on getting control of the ruck. We just allowed Atherton too many quick plays of the ball. “The good thing about the preseason is that you find out what you need to work on and where we are struggling at the moment is definitely fixable but it isn’t going to happen overnight.” McPherson said despite the loss he had been encouraged by the preseason form of his two teenage front rowers. Shannon Bailey, 18, and Henley Tabuai, 17, will play in the ‘Gators engine room in 2014 and McPherson believes that they are the kinds of talent that a club can build a future around. “Both are really talented front rowers and it is really good for the club to expose these guys to the top level early on,” he said. “It is only going to be good for them to get the experience. I’d much rather be playing a couple of young guys than having 38-year-olds running around.”
McPherson said the form of new ‘Gators vice-captain Shana Aue was also encouraging. Atherton Roosters coach Karle Hammond said he was pleased with the win and that last year’s wooden spooners would go into the season as a galvanised unit. “At this time of the year the result isn’t the be all end all, it was the performance that I was happy with,” he said. “All of our guys have really applied themselves over the pre-season and even though we’ve been short on numbers what we lack there we make up for with team spirit.” Both McPherson and Hammond attempted to temper community expectations for the Tableland football teams in 2014. “I am not really interested in results. My goal this year is to improve our players so that everyone in the team is a better player at the end of the season then they were at the beginning,” McPherson said. “It is still going to be a long year but I have no doubt that this team will try its best each week and we won’t be leaving anything in the sheds,” Hammond said. The Roosters will begin their campaign at home on Saturday night against Ivanhoes. The two teams squared of in a preseason match a fortnight ago with Ivanhoes giving the Roosters “a touch up”. The ‘Gators kick start their season with an away game to the Mossman/ Port Douglas Sharks on March 15 before playing their first home game at Davies Park against Southern Suburbs on March 22. Local football fans will have to wait until round eight to watch the ‘Gators and Roosters face-off with the first derby of the year to be held in Mareeba on May 3.
McAulay win St Stephen’s swimming carnival By Boyd Robertson The McAulay Vikings have added another notch to their belts at the St Stephen’s Catholic College (SCC) 2014 swimming carnival, held at Mareeba Swimming Pool on February 28. McCaulay, led by house captains Evangelia Lea’Uanae and Isaac Winspear, blasted into top spot on 588 points with underdog House Muluridgi nipping at their heels on 519. House Augustine managed to reach a distant third on 389 points with House Deacon in last place on 355. Deacon swimmer Mellory Aitken was the girls open age champion while Jack Petersen and Josh Priestly, both from McAulay, tied for boys open age champion. Lea’Uanae and Winspear both praised their house for its cooperation and participation rates. “Everyone got in the pool and gave a great effort,” Winspear said.
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“There was a huge level of team spirit, I think we dominated chants all day and we all had a good time.” Lea’Uanae had similar sentiments. “I want to thank the whole house for their enthusiasm and the effort they put in,” she said. “We’re definitely proud to keep our top spot and we won’t be losing it any time soon, I think.” SCC assistant principal Lance Helms said he was impressed with students behaviour for the day, and said events like the swimming carnival were critical to fostering school spirit and competition. “The kids have been very well behaved, we’ve had very low rates of absenteeism and I really think they’ve all enjoyed themselves and had a lot of fun,” he said. “Days like this are very important, especially to a house like McAulay that has a reputation to uphold. “And, thank heavens, we didn’t get storms this year.” A full range of photos from the day will be available on The Express’s Facebook page.
House McAulay celebrates yet another victory at the St Stephens Catholic College swimming carnival
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