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Hundreds gathered at Eureka Creek Station for four days of campdrafting and horse racing action at the annual Nuggett of the North Campdraft and Bush Races.

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Range ‘shambles’

By Mark Rigby

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ITH the current road works on the Kuranda Range due to finish soon, concerns are being raised about the future capabilities of the link between Cairns and the Tablelands.

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor, Tom Gilmore, said the road is extraordinar-

ily busy and used the terms “dismal” and “shambles” when describing his own experience of driving it.

Cr Gilmore said a study into converting the road to a four-lane highway determined it would cost somewhere in the region of $800 million and would have to take into account the fact that the road runs through the Wet Tropics area meaning the project would have to

be managed in a way that was environmentally sensitive.

“It’s very difficult to be environmentally sensitive if you’re going to four lane a road up a range through the Wet Tropics,” Cr Gilmore said.

“However, without doing that, or something similar, what we’re going to find is that we’ve got a choke on the

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Planting the seeds of the future

By Katherine Kokkonen

MOUNT Molloy students have gotten their hands dirty for the environment.

More than 20 students, from Prep to Year 7, planted trees along their school’s front fence line for Planet Ark’s National Tree Day, on Monday, July 28.

Teacher Aide Juliana Russell said the students had a lot of fun while learning about the environment.

“We like to do a lot of environmental work with the school,” she said. “It’s all imprinted early on, so they do understand about the environment.

At this age, they are like little sponges.”

After watching a demonstration on how to plant trees, the students got busy planting eleven trees ranging from Zigzag wattle to Tinaroo Dazzler.

Ms Russell said as well as taking part in tree planting, students have been making the most of the school vegetable patch to learn about gardening and the environment.

Planet Ark’s National Tree Day is sponsored annually by Toyota Australia.

ABOVE: Taidgh Delahunt and Xavier Atkin get their hands dirty for Planet Ark’s Tree Day. INSET: Mareeba Toyota’s Andrew Ford with Mt Molloy State School Teacher aide Juliana Russell

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By Mark Rigby MATHS wasn’t the only thing engaging minds at the 22nd annual Mathematics Enrichment Camp last week.

50 students from seven of the region’s high schools took part in the three-day camp, held at the Tinaroo Environmental Education Centre, and enjoyed a range of outdoor activities designed to challenge their above average mathematical minds.

Camp coordinator, Terry McLelland, Head of the Mathematics Department at Mareeba State High School, said a vibrant group of students made for a highly successful camp.

“Although the camp has naturally evolved over the past two decades, the base recipe hasn’t changed,” Mr McLelland said.

Mareeba State High School students, Isobel Johnson and Jessica Heggie at-

tended the camp and said they had a great time learning navigational skills, canoeing and taking on a high-ropes course.

“It was tonnes of fun and I would do it again in a heartbeat,” said Ms Johnson.

“Everything we learned in the first two days was pulled together and used on the final day where our four teams were put to the test in a final race,” said Ms Heggie. “Coming away from the camp many of us have gained new friends and new skills,” she said.

Mr McLelland said the camp was made all the more memorable with some beautiful lake weather.

“When we blend a mixture of talented students, problem solving activities, camping techniques, canoeing and high-ropes activities, together in an impressive outdoor setting, the result has always been a rich new layer of relationships, experiences and memories.”

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(Left to right) Jessica Heggie, Maddison Ryan, Damien Brcko, Tristan Burford-Baynes and Isobel Johnson (front), From Mareeba State high School, all attended the 22nd annual Mathematics Enrichment Camp at Lake Tinaroo last week.

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Bite taken out of wait times

By Katherine Kokkonen

Nicole Mickan examines Queensland Senator Ian Mcdonald’s teeth at the upgraded Mareeba Rural Student Dental Clinic.

WAITING lists will decrease and the rural workforce will increase due to the upgraded Mareeba Rural Student Dental Clinic.

The joint State Government and James Cook University initiative will provide triple the number of treatment chairs and be a rural training ground for dental students.

The $2.6 million Clinic was officially opened by Queensland Health Minister Lawrence Springborg and Queensland Senator Ian Macdonald, on Thursday. The upgrade was jointly funded by Health Workforce Australia ($1.885 million) and the Commonwealth Department of Education’s Clinical Outreach Program ($800,000).

Member for Cook David Kempton said the purpose-built facility would

Kuranda Range needs upgrade FROM P1 free flow of commerce between the Tablelands and the coast,” he said.

“There’s no question about it, it’s happening now. Imagine what it’s likely to be in ten years time, if the ‘Aquis’ development goes ahead and people choose to live on the other side of the range but still work in Cairns.”

“What we’re seeing is this ever-diminishing capacity of the road to handle what’s demanded of it, and that’s a real problem.”

A Department of Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said the current slope stabilisation works were due to finish by the end of August but have been held up by wet weather.

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range is also being undertaken at night, which will reduce motorist delays,” the spokesperson said.

Cr Gilmore said the current road works on the Kuranda Range are not doing anything to improve traffic flow and more needs to be done to account for future growth.

“The question is, not whether we build a tunnel or not whether we build a four lane highway, but what is the best option for the future.

“Let’s really do an analysis of the best option of getting people to and from the Tablelands to the coast over the next 50 years,” he said. “It really needs to be looked at and planned with a 50 year horizon.”

A Department of Transport and Main Roads spokesperson said there are currently no plans to upgrade the Kuranda Range road.

bring much improved services to the region.

“There are now six chairs, instead of two,” Mr Kempton said. “This means that the average waiting time to see a dentist now is less than four months, compared to January last year, when some patients had been waiting more than two years.”

“There is a real feeling of strengthening our community, but there is also that training aspect.”

The facility will allow for students in the final year of James Cook University’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree to cut their teeth in the industry.

Annually, eight fifth year dental students will complete a semester of clinical placement at Mareeba Hospital.

Students Nicole Mickan and Olivia Evans completed placements at

Mareeba, last semester, and found they had more opportunities than if they were placed in a metropolitan clinic.

Ms Mickan said a lot of people were not travelling down to Cairns to access dental treatment, which meant when they started their placements there were patients who were in urgent need of dental care. Ms Evans put the delay in accessing dental treatment down to the country “she’ll be right, mate” attitude.

“Even though Cairns is close to Mareeba, it was still a culture shock to see complex medical histories and advanced decay rates,” Ms Mickan said.

“We’re not saying everyone in Mareeba is like that, but the people who had been waiting for access to this clinic for so long, you could really tell that this was needed,” Ms Evans said.

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WHAT IS THIS?

Is it a moon going rocket? Perhaps a cream can from the dairy?

Imaginative guesses, but here are some more clues to our mystery object.

Do you know what these things are; Udometer, Pluviometer, and, or, Ombrometer?

Meteorologists and Hydrologists know them as Rain Gauges, which gather and measure the amount of precipitation at one place over a set period of time.

Obviously they would be rather more sophisticated than our “ordinary common or garden” rain gauges that we hang on our back fences.

The first known rainfall records were kept by the Ancient Greeks about 500BC. About 400BC, people in India began to record rainfall to correlate against expected growth and used it as a basis for land taxes.

Telling the story of war

By Mark Rigby ONE week after the declaration of World War One, thousands of north Queensland men set off on a journey to protect Australia from enemy forces in the Pacific.

These men’s stories will finally be told when exhibitions throughout Queensland are unveiled on August 8, with libraries in Mareeba and Atherton both opening temporary exhibitions.

The exhibition’s curator Dr Jo Wills, from the Queensland Museum, said most people think of Gallipoli as being Australia’s first involvement with World War One, but the real and immediate threat came from German colonies in the Pacific, including what was then called German New Guinea.

“Many of these men were volunteers from North Queensland rifle clubs who had no pre-

vious military training,” Dr Wills said.

“They were a real rag-tag bunch armed with poor provisions and quite poor training,” she said.

The men were initially sent to Thursday Island to defend against possible enemy invasions and, after arriving, were asked if they wanted to sign on for active duty overseas. Those who did enlist soon headed to New Guinea to One of the pictures featured in the exhibition take control of German radio sta- shows North Queensland volunteers boarding tions that allowed enemy forces a vessel bound for Thursday Island from Cairns to communicate directly with Wharf.

Berlin.

Dr Wills said the upcoming World War One and would give North Queensexhibitions were part of the 100 year com- landers an appreciation of the region’s particimemoration of Australia’s involvement in pation in the war effort.

Ken Ison prepares pottery for the kiln. He will open up his studio on August 16 and 17 as part of the Australian Ceramics Open Studio Tableland Trail.

At your Museum we have the Pluviometer that was at some time in use at the old Mareeba Post Office. Unfortunately, we do not have the facilities to have the pluviometer functioning. Perhaps after all, it may be a good thing, as we wouldn’t like to be responsible for arguments about Land Taxes!

Have you visited your Museum lately? Many comments in our visitor’s book state that we have the BEST Museum in Australia.

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The spinning of the wheel and blast of the kiln gives potter Ken Ison peace of mind that work never did.

Mr Ison will open up his studio as part of the Australian Ceramics Open Studio Tableland Trail on August 16 and 17. Enthusiastic ceramicists, keen potters and curious crafters eager to dabble will be welcomed in to have a look at Mr Ison’s studio.

He hoped that people who come to the open studio get a taste for a hobby, whether it is pottery, gardening or woodturning.

“What I see now being my age, I talk to a lot of blokes who go through life work, work, work without any hobbies. They get to the end of their work cycle and ques-

tion what to do next,” Mr Ison said.

“I’d like to see some blokes come and get an idea.”

Among the potting wheel, works in various stages of progress and kilns, Mr Ison toils away from morning to night— and he wouldn’t want it any other way.

What started out as a hobby became a full time job in 2009.

Mr Ison sells his pottery, including mugs, salt and pepper shakers, bowls.

Across Far North Queensland, five potters will open their studios for Australian Ceramics Open Studios. Along with Ken Ison (Mareeba), Mollie Bosworth (Kuranda), Gabi Sturman (Yungaburra), Annette Tranter (Malanda) and Mecki Kracke (Herberton) will welcome the public into their studios.

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Jesse Tomasich had the grey cells working at the Brain Bee state finals.

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Jesse uses his brain in comp

By Katherine Kokkonen A love for solving problems has taken science-loving student Jesse Tomasich to new heights at the Brain Bee state finals.

Jesse, 14, competed against 143 Year 10 students from all over Queensland, making the semifinal and eventually earning seventh place. The competition involved reading a 100page first year university textbook on neuroscience and answering questions on the content.

Jesse admitted that before he entered the competition he had never studied the human brain.

“I’d heard about this competition in Year 8, as soon as I heard the name I wanted to do it,” he said.

“I’d always liked all the sciences, I like knowing how things work.”

Jesse hopes one day to be a chemical engineer. As well as earning seventh place in the individual competition, Jesse was part of the Mareeba State High School team, who came sixth out of more than 50 schools.

Museum upgrade will commemorate

By Mark Rigby EMU feathers and memorial plaques won’t be the only pieces of interest once an upgrade of the World War One display at the Mareeba Heritage Museum is complete.

The museum is currently upgrading the display to mark the 100 year commemoration of Australia’s involvement in The Great War. Museum Curator Mary Thompson, said the upgraded display will feature a sandbag bunker with soldiers and rifles, as well as periscopes that soldiers would have used to look over trench walls. “We’re also going to have an interactive periscope that kids can use and we’re hoping that it will have a little moving battle scene for them to look at,” Mrs Thompson said.

The museum’s display currently features a copper memorial plaque with the names of World War One soldiers from Woothakata Shire. Also on display are a number of artillery shells and memorabilia from the era, as well as a mannequin dressed in a light horseman’s uniform, complete with emu feathers in the hat.

Mrs Thompson said Queensland light horseman would often chase emus on horseback during the shearers’ strikes of the 1890s.

“If they could lean down off their

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horse and grab a handful of emu feathers then they had the right to wear them in their hats,” she said.

“When they went off to war all the Queenslanders had emu feathers in their hats and the other Australian soldiers wanted them too. The Queenslanders told them if they wanted them they could go home and catch their own bloody emus.”

Mrs Thompson said the museum has compiled a list of about 465 soldiers from the Tablelands district that served in World War One and hoped that the upgraded display will remind visitors and locals of the region’s involvement.

Assistant Museum Curator Jackie Morris, said it’s important that Australia’s involvement, and indeed Queensland’s involvement, in World War One is remembered and commemorated and that is part of the reason the decision was made to upgrade the current display.

“I think there’s a lot to be learnt. We shouldn’t be celebrating, it was never a case of celebration, but it’s a commemoration and it should never be forgotten,” Mrs Morris said.

“There is this realisation that we’re in a country that was worth fighting for. These men went off, they were volunteers, they weren’t subscripted, they were volunteers and it’s an important thing that we’re all aware of this,” she said.

THE ongoing fight against wild dogs is set to become easier with the announcement of State Government policy changes.

The LNP government has put an initiative in place that allows approved retailers to sell 1080 baits to landholders with baiting permits.

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister John McVeigh, announced the change in Charleville last week and said it will help landholders and communities tackle the problem of wild dogs.

“This is a standout example of how the LNP government is turning things around ... We can’t make it rain but we can help graziers, councils and their communities with common sense changes to help them fight the menace of wild dogs,” said Mr McVeigh.

Mr McVeigh said licensed retailers are now able to apply for approval to supply 1080 baits to landholders who hold a Bait User Permit, which landholders can apply for from Biosecurity Queensland.

“Under Labor, only public sector employees accredited by Queensland Health could provide 1080 baits to rural landholders,” he said.

Mareeba Shire Council’s Senior Land Protection Officer Sid Clayton said he hoped that landholders using baits under the new changes would be required to keep records. Mr Clayton said Mareeba Shire Council currently offers a free baiting service and did not anticipate many of the Shire’s landholders paying for a service they have free access to. He said if landholders did choose to take advantage of the changes it would reduce the heavy workload that Council currently undertakes in controlling wild dogs and other feral animals in the region.

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EXPRESS yourself Skating in the dark I don’t know if anyone else has noticed that the Skate Park at Ravenshoe is in total darkness when the sun goes down every evening.

Also, I noticed that the public toilets across the road from the skate park are also in darkness.

I feel this should be a serious concern as it could be a haven for predators to prey on our young folk as there is no lighting in the area and, if I can remember, there is a sign at the skate park stating that the park can be used up to 10pm.

When I saw this, I attempted to contact the TRC (Tablelands Regional Council) so far no one there has returned my calls on this extremely important safety issue.

I feel the safety of our young people must and should take priority as I would hate to read or hear about something horrific that has happened due to no lighting in these areas.

Please, I ask all concerned to call or write to the TRC and tell them of the concerns here.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Thanks to TRC I write to thank the Tablelands Regional Council for its unanimous decision to remove the draft Biodiversity and Wetlands and Watercourse Corridors overlay codes from the Tableland Regional Plan, in response to the feedback received from the community.

I would like to especially thank Mayor Rosa Lee Long, and Councillors Geoff Stocker and Peter Hodge, for their leadership, and MP Michael Trout for his effective representations to State Government ministers to achieve this result.

Thanks must also go to the many community members who stood up against what they saw as an attack on freehold property rights.

Finally, thank you to the local papers for providing the opportunity for members of the community to have their say on such an important issue.

Gary Scott, Atherton

Express Congratulations Congratulations to the team at The Express for having the talent, professionalism and guts to call a spade a spade.

Last week’s story about the real situation and the scores of formal complaints against TRC Councillors and your earlier TRC budget story were enlightening and balanced. The professional investigative journalism of your reporter is a true asset for this region.

TRC deputy CEO Matt Hyde is also to be congratulated for doing his job without fear or favour and in the public interest. Mr Hyde’s responses, as printed in last week’s Express, are nothing more and nothing less than what was required of him in his capacity as acting CEO. One has to wonder why the other so called local newspaper and The Cairns Post are unwilling or unable to break or cover the real local stories.

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Music program gets a boost

Mareeba State High School’s music program will receive extra State Government funding to improve student access to musical

instruments.

David Kempton, the Member for Cook, said the school would receive another $4000 to purchase

more instruments for students involved in the instrumental music program.

“This additional funding will help the transition of Year 7 into secondary school in 2015 and ensure students have access to the instruments and expertise they need,” said Mr Kempton.

Mareeba State High is one of more than 200 state schools which have benefited from the Queensland Government’s injection of a total of $1 million in additional funding into secondary music programs.

Exercise draws to a close SOLDIERS from Exercise Hamel 2014 will soon be returning home from training areas throughout North Queensland.

Exercise Hamel 2014 was conducted over 350km of North Queensland, including in Atherton and Mareeba, making it the largest Army training activity of the year.

Director General – Training of the Australian Army’s Forces Command Brigadier Mark Brewer said the exercise had been a great success and he was impressed by the professional conduct of the soldiers.

“Exercise Hamel 2014 aimed to evaluate the Army’s reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence capability as an enabler to our combat force, and this was accomplished,” Brigadier Brewer said.

“The support from the people of North Queensland has been tremendous. I would like to thank the people of North Queens-

Twenty-three students currently participate in Mareeba State High School’s instrumental music program, which includes strings, woodwind, brass and percussion sections. In addition, junior secondary students also have the opportunity to take part in a percussion program called “Drumbeat”, which targets student wellbeing.

Mareeba State High School principal, Jo Soothill, said many students could not afford to buy musical instruments.

“A new tuba, for example, costs $3500, while a bassoon is worth $8000,” she said.

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Soldiers walk across a defensive position to attend a rehearsal as part of Exercise Hamel 2014.

Lower Table Seating $22p/p High Tall Bar Seating $20p/p

purchase new instruments that can be accessed by numerous students over a number of years.”

Mareeba Turf Club

Mareeba Theatre Group 70-72 Constance Street, Mareeba 29th & 30th August, 2014 Show only commencing at 8pm Licenced Bar & Table seating

land for allowing us to train in their communities, to spend time with them and for helping the Army achieve its training objectives.”

The 3rd Brigade, with their assigned 6th Brigade (Combat Support) force elements, have been evaluated as ready and capable to conduct future operations.

“This new funding will allow us to support our students and parents better. We will be able to

& more

Bookings Essential @ Travel Experience.com 131 Byrnes St, Mareeba p: 4092 4222

BOOK YOUR MARQUEE TODAY! Phone John on 0427 114 217

HEALTH ESSENTIALS ON MASON Lingerie & Fashions LORNA JANE HAS SOME GREAT NEW GYM WEAR FOR A GREAT WORKOUT!!

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Official opening Rural Medical Imaging in Mareeba Friday June 20, 2014

Above: Dr Cheryl Harnischfeger, Dr David Jacobs and Mr Laurie Rogers Below: John Chisholm and John Strange

Gardening for Seniors...

Sherri Soncin and the team from Soncin Electrical with Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore

Mr Malcolm Brown having a CT Scan with Radiographer Mr Laurie Rogers. Below: Director of Rural Medical Imaging Mark Giffin with MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore

Mr Phillip Cleall having an OPG

Seniors Week 2014 is coming up, from 16th to 24th August. And at Yuruga Nursery we’re celebrating Seniors Week for the WHOLE MONTH of August!

By simply flashing your Seniors Card, seniors will get a 20% discount off all plants in all pot sizes (excluding fruit trees), and that is on top of our every day discounts for bulk. Buy ten plants and save ten dollars plus another 20% discount for simply being older and wiser - how fantastic is that?

As time is of the essence for our seniors, Yuruga Nursery can offer a wide range of fast growing plants that will return your efforts with flowers, fragrance and foliage in short order. Why not try some Callistemons or Grevilleas?

How about some Acacias or Eucalypts? Don’t forget that gardening is not just a visual reward – texture, smell, taste and touch all play a vital role – especially if you are vision impaired.

How about some unusual herbs and plants that release their aroma when the leaves are crushed? Native Rosemary has attractive foliage and delicate flowers plus it can be used in cooking or in the linen cupboard.

Lemon scented gums and tea trees are fast growing and their leaves have a heavenly citrus aroma.

Even if your garden is full to overflowing, there is always room for a few more plants. If you have a lot of tall, established trees put in some understorey shrubs and ground covers. Why not reduce you lawn area and create new gardens? Reduce the high maintenance exotic annuals and perennials with low growing flowering natives such as Cat’s Whiskers or Native Violets.

And don’t forget that potted plants can be placed all over the place, not just on the back patio. They can provide splashes of colour or contain a specialty feature plant.

Make this month a great opportunity to celebrate the wisdom and valuable contribution that our elders make to society. Get those grandkids away from their technology and out into the garden. There is nothing more therapeutic and relaxing for folks of all ages to have their hands in the soil.

It is an enjoyable and gentle exercise and the grandkids can do any hard digging for you!

See you at Yuruga (and don’t forget your Seniors Card!)

Peter & Ann

SeniorS Card holderS: 20% diSCount on plantS during auguSt!!

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Be at the Mareeba Skate Park 12 pm this Saturday and meet some of the Northern Pride players!

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On a roll with mobile green

By Katherine Kokkonen Get set for a crackerjack of a day when the world’s first mobile indoor lawn bowls green rolls into town.

Holiday company AAT Kings has stripped the interior of one of its luxury vehicles, removing almost all seats and replaced it with a state-of-the-art lawn bowls green.

The coach will tour the country before attempting a Guinness World Record for the longest indoor bowls playing marathon.

The mobile indoor lawn bowls green will be at the Mareeba Bowling Club 9am–11am on August 18 before heading down to the Atherton Bowls Club from 1pm to 3pm.

AAT Kings employees have a crack on the world’s first mobile indoor lawn bowls green.

AAT Kings Managing Director Anthony Hayes said the idea came after researching their client base and discovering a huge percentage of travellers come from country towns.

“We wanted to do something that would say thank you to regional Australia and this was outside the usual,” he said.

“Everyone is just turning up because it is a bit strange and just a bit of fun—it has been terrific so far.”

Mr Hayes had played barefoot bowls while at university, but was unprepared for competitive nature of country bowls. To ensure that the mobile green is up to standard, a spirit level is used to guarantee the surface is flat and the wheels are

raised if parked on an uneven road.

Mareeba and Memorial Bowls Club President Cameron Thompson has been playing bowls for more than 35 years, but is keen to try out the mobile green.

“It’s an interesting concept,” he said.

“It should be fun and it’s a way of trying it out without having to go out of your way because it comes to you.”

AAT Kings is teaming up with local retail partner Travel Experience in Atherton and Mareeba to bring the mobile greens to local clientele. It is free to have a go on the mobile green and every person who participates will be given a $100 AAT Kings discount voucher.

Mareeba Lioness Club NEWS With Lyn Simpson, Publicity Officer

Mareeba Rodeo is over for 2014 and we’d like to thank our entrant in the Rodeo Queens competition Madalyn Wallace for her time and all the effort she put in to this event while representing the Lions and Lioness Clubs.

Our float received third place in the downtown procession and looked really great. Thanks to all the hard work that went into the making of it. We enjoyed the working bee and had fun at the same time.

Mareeba Lioness Club is gearing up for our annual Pink Ribbon Garden Party.

This year it will be held on August 23, in the picturesque gardens of John and Delsi Delai at Ray Road.

The gates will open at 12.30 and we look forward to renewing old acquaintances and many new people to our fun filled afternoon.

It is a tremendous cause to increase breast cancer awareness and all profits raised to Queensland Cancer Council.

Tickets are available at Blue Lagoon in Byrnes Street Mareeba.

Currently we are busy selling raffle tickets in the huge Pink Ribbon Raffles.

Tickets are available from the Lionesses who will be outside NAB and also near IGA at Mareeba Shopping Centre.

Every year Lioness Clubs are invited to enter in the prestigious

Fonnie Tresise “Premier Project” Award.

This award is made to acknowledge commitment and dedication to service projects that have been successfully planned and organised, and work to assist those in our communities that are less fortunate than ourselves.

The event we entered for consideration was our annual Pink Ribbon Garden Party for last year.

We were lucky enough to make it into the finals against four other zone finalists.

It was a huge accolade for the club and we were really thrilled with our success.

Our club is kept busy taking part in their volunteering commitments in our local community.

We help with the Hospital Trolley to assist those people in hospital with reading material etc. We also volunteer with delivering meals for Meals on Wheels and helping at the Football canteen during home games.

Then there is our monthly Pensioners Morning Tea and Bingo on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9am. We also meet monthly at the CWA Hall in Mareeba on the first Wednesday of the month.

Seniors Legal and Support Service FREE legal services Sessions held on the Tablelands

Phone 1800 650 931 or 4031 7179 ALL ENQUIRIES WELCOME!

For seniors concerned about elder abuse, mistreatment or financial exploitation

FUNDED BY:

If you need any information about the Mareeba Lioness Club, please ring me on 4092 3953. We look forward to hearing from you.

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The Express, Wednesday, August 6, 2014 PAGE 9

The LAND Smarter way to stay safe on the farm FARM safety inductions are getting easier with the advent of a new smart-

phone application.

Farmsafe Australia launched the free app last

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week, aiming to improve the safety induction of new farm workers. The app simplifies the record keeping process involved in farm inductions by allowing workers to complete the app in discussion with the farm owner or manager, and then having a record of the process emailed to both parties.

The Express contacted a number of farmers in the region who said they had heard little about the new application and raised concerns about its viability in rural and remote locations where mobile phone reception can be poor.

Charlie Nastasi

HORTICULTURAL FARMER

OF THE YEAR AWARD

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN This award will recognise Outstanding Innovation and/or Exceptional Leadership in the Tableland Horticultural Industry

The award will be presented at the annual MDFVGA Dinner on September 12, 2014.

NOMINATIONS CLOSE: Tuesday August 19, 2014 Nominate someone you know today!

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National livestock transport laws in place The six month grace period for new livestock transport requirements introduced in January expired on Friday.

Queensland’s Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Allison Crook said the new laws outline the basic principles that everyone transporting livestock must use to protect the welfare of the livestock being transported.

“To achieve a nationally consistent approach to livestock transport, the laws now reflect

the national standards and align Queensland with other states and territories,” Dr Crook said.

“The new laws commenced on 31st of January 2014, however to ensure stakeholders are familiar with the new laws, a six month grace period for enforcement was granted.

“The laws apply to the transport of both commercial and noncommercial livestock and start once livestock are assembled prior to loading and continue until the

animals are unloaded at the final destination. The laws provide standards that animals selected for transport must be fit for the intended journey. It is the responsibility of the people involved to ensure livestock are fit for transport.”

For information on the national livestock transport standards, visit www.animalwelfarestandards.net. au Alternatively, producers can contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23 or visit www.business. qld.gov.au for additional info.

SUGAR REPORT Mossman Mill crushed 27,662 at an average CCS of 12.70 for week 11 of the season, the factory had several major stoppages during the week that affected the plant through put for the week.

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The factory has processed 293,545 tonnes of cane at an average CCS of 12.20 for the season.

The estimate is cutting at 97% of preseason estimate.

CRUSH STATISTICS: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 27,662 • CCS for week: 12.70 • Total cane crushed to date: 293,545 tonnes

Peter Watson Phone 0408 879 234

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

LIFESTYLE PLUS

New to the market this picturesque 114 acre property at the base of a granite bluff has it all. The property is only 17 minutes on the Paddys Green side of Mareeba and is ideal for horses and a magical place for the kids to grow up on with your own private swimming holes and waterfall.

The spacious homestead sits on the banks of a spring fed creek and boasts 536m2 under roof.

With five bedrooms, entertainment room, large central lounge with cathedral ceilings and a massive kitchen plus large front and rear patios any family would be proud to come home to this.

The property also has a large 5 bay shed with a lockable workshop plus a back- up power unit.

Water comes to the property via the channel, however there is a large spring that runs all year round that heads in one of the paddocks. There are four improved paddocks, all well watered with the fencing being in excellent order.

The owners need to move on and are committed to sell and all offers will be considered.

For the family that want it all at a very realistic price of $680,000 negotiable then here it is.

Contact Exclusive Agent Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944.

Address: Price: Agent:

MAREEBA $680,000 NEG Chris Atkinson EXCLUSIVE TO Ray White Rural Contact: 0429 342 944

Anyone for a cool dip in your new pool?

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Enjoy relaxed tropical living and a hint currently being used as an office with of the Mediterranean, in this tastefully split system air-cons, security screens decorated home, with its terracotta tiles and wooden blinds throughout.

The kitchen has a breakfast bar, and whitewashed walls throughout. The highlight here is on comfortable, modern there is a large dining area and separate lounge, a separate laundry, garden shed family living.

This home has been very well cared and a double open garage.

A very smart bathroom with separate for and it shows. Constructed from rendered masonry block, there are two spa bath would be ideal to soak in after stand out features in this home; an in- a long stressful day.

The great entertainment area overground pool and a separate spa bath, both to wash away the stresses of the looks the in-ground pebblecrete pool day. The outdoor entertaining area is perfect for our warm climate. next to the pool so all these carefully thought out comforts create an ideal en- Contact Alex Srhoj today on 0403 vironment for the whole family to enjoy 343 692. Visit: raywhiteruralmareeba. com.au/qld/mareeba/1172987. together.

This home is well located in a slightly elevated central part of town, a neighbourly Address: MAREEBA and renowned family friendly Price: $345,000 NEG area.

Agent: Alex Srhoj Features include four bedRay White Rural Mareeba rooms all with carpet and Contact: 0403 343 692 BIR's, the fourth bedroom is

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PROPERTY Looking to live in Walkamin Looking to live comfortably in Walkamin? If so, this house might just fit the bill.

Located on the Atherton Tablelands where the climate provides for comfortable lifestyle living, this three bedroom masonry block home is situated on an 809m2 allotment and is currently vacant; and is in need of a new owner.

Improvements include: Three bedroom masonry block home with internal timber walls, air conditioning in living area and two bedrooms, tandem

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car port/entertainment area, main min shop and primary school. bedroom with built in cupboards, pot belly heater, sensor lights and security For further information or to arscreens, large steel shed measuring range and inspection, please conapproximately. 8m x 8m with power tact Exclusive Agent John Falvo at and concrete floor, well established Mareeba Property Office. lawns and gardens and town water.

Address: WALKAMIN This home has been Price: $300,000 NEG lovingly maintained over Agent: Exclusive John Falvo the years, has an easy Mareeba Property Office maintenance yard and is Contact: 4092 1355 or 0408 456 344 also close to the Walka-

• Lowset 3 bedroom masonry block home • Fenced 784m2 allotment • 3 carpeted bedrooms with built-in robes • New meter box, fans and lights • Nice timber kitchen • Lock up garage • 6m x 3m shed

$285,000 NEG SimoNE NEwmaN 0498 126 824

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

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AUCTION - NeCessAry sAle

OpeN HOUse: saturday 11am - 12pm, 6 Kimmins Close, Tolga Take advantage of owning this unique timber home built by well known and respected Tableland builder John Nott...

• 2 bathrooms • 2 car accommodation • Verandah 4 sides • Fully fenced 1 acre / 4140m2 • Well established gardens, chicken coop

Featuring: • Beautiful timber work throughout the home • Polished floors, wood heater • 3 bedrooms plus loft

Unfortunately the owner is forced to sell her home, so here is an opportunity to own this property only minutes from Tolga, located in a quiet close.

Auction: 6th SEPtEMBER, 11AM on SitE

Deborah Godfrey 0408 449 808 deborah.godfrey@yahoo.com.au

Walk up the drive and you will fall in complete package at a great price. love with the lush gardens that surOther Features Include: round this immaculately presented, • Undercover Patio three bedroom home. If you are look• Double Lockup Garage ing to upgrade to a larger family home • Side Access or looking for a sea change then • Close to CBD search no further.

Situated on a quarter acre block, For more information or to arrange this home has it all, position, spacious a private inspection please call living, a large shed, fully air condi- marketing agent Toni Little 0429 tioned rooms and absolutely no main- 490 601. 4880.com.au/1P1090 tenance needed!

Every bedroom has built in cupboards, lots of Address: Mareeba natural light and is very Price: $350,000 NEG generous size wise.

Agent: Toni Little Action packed on Rogato Bros Real Estate a 1018m2 fully fenced Contact: 4092 5255 or 0429 490 601 block, this really is the

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2 storey home, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living, spacious kitchen, timber floors, deck overlooking bushland, large 1117m2 block approx, close to village.

OPEN TO VIEW: Saturday 11am - 12 noon 15a Toft Street, Herberton Or INSPEcT by aPPOINTmENT AUCTION ON sITe AT 1pm, 23rd AUgUsT

Ph: Suzey Whitby 0438 090 306 / 4091 1611 View at: www.athertonrealty.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

PROPERTY

Fitzroy 227 on 114 Yarrabee

Specifically designed for construction at Yarrabee, the latest addition to Amaroo.

We are proud to present this four bedroom, two bathroom home “The Fitzroy”, featuring a well designed 227m2 under roof, and constructed by Aaron Groote, from Tropic Coast Homes – a local master builder renowned for his quality and workmanship.

Impeccably designed and built to exacting standards, this unique, modern house and land package offers plenty of space both indoors and out, it is an ideal family retreat and entertainers delight featuring

generously proportioned open design. The “Fitzroy” offers plenty of room to move and grow.

Multiple flowing living areas seamlessly merge with the alfresco entertainment area delivering a relaxed and balanced atmosphere.

Contemporary interiors are showcased by the finest in fixtures and finishes, complimented by the designer style kitchen, which Tropic Coast Homes offer a generous allowance for you to design your own kitchen to suit your own tastes.

Featuring four bedrooms serviced by two stylish bathrooms. The master retreat features a spacious walk in robe, with built-ins in the other bedrooms. The family bathroom includes a bathtub, and separate toilet.

A host of additional features ensure the best in comfort and convenience. This includes tiles throughout the living areas, carpet in the bedrooms (optional) Bosch gas hot water system .

A terrific deal at $338,000. House and land are sold on separate contracts – house price is package deal is based on Land price of $92,000 for 950m2, house price is $246,000. (TC Homes QBCC 1089966).

For more information, and a full list of inclusions contact Aaron Groote 0409 421 782, or Debbie Sweedman 0409 321 000.

Packages include: Builders gold range floor tiling throughout, native landscaping package to front only (no irrigation), fold down clothesline.

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BOXES! 1 Acre Blocks Beautiful Rural Setting

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

LAND STARTS AT $140,000

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exclusive private family home

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

Best value duplex in Mareeba Easily the best value duplex in Mareeba this property is currently returning over 8% per annum. This is an excellent first investment to start your portfolio, perfect for someone to live in one and rent out the other, helping to pay your mortgage.

Both units are fully self-contained and are serviced by convenient kitchens and laundries with airconditioning to the main bedrooms.

Built on one title this fully fenced 688m2 allotment has easy to maintain lawns and gardens. One side also has a carport, garage plus a garden shed perfect for storage.

• Currently returning $370 per week Address: or over 8% Price: • Excellent first inAgent: vestment to start your portfolio • Built on one title, fenced on all sides

Contact:

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• Both sides are fully self-contained with air-conditioned main bedrooms • Serviced by convenient kitchens and laundries • One side also has a carport and garage plus a garden shed • Perfect for someone to live in one and rent out the other Please direct all enquiries to exclusive agent Remo Esposito at Sibi Giregnti Real Estate today.

Phone 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473. www.girgentigroup.com

Walsh Street, MAREEBA REDUCED $230,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Sibi Girgenti Real Estate 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473

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

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

18 Natalie close, mareeba - $625,000 call steve cordeNos today oN 0418 774 994 for aN iNspectioN!

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LIVE & WORK IN THE SAME PLACE

7 Kylie Close, Mareeba $100,000 Neg

497 Koah Road, Koah $598,000

41-43 Albrecht Street, Tolga $380,000 Neg

 Power  Town water  Fully fenced  Fully enclosed shed  968m2 allotment  Close to town and amenities

 12.82 acres / 5.19 hectares  3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home  Fully fenced, backs onto Clohesy River  30 mins from Cairns, 5 mins to Mareeba  700m2 shed with office and amenities  Water access via Clohesy River and bore  2x 22,000 litre rainwater tanks

Colorbond shed 21m L x 15m W x 3.7m H  Roller doors on three sides  Pedestrian access door to the front  Office and showroom  Multiple 3-phase & single-phase outlets  Kitchenette  Bathroom and toilet facilities  1000m2 corner block allotment

Contact: Salvatore Girgenti 0427 775 414

Contact: Vince Costas 0419 926 691

Contact: Remo Esposito 0401 969 473

Phone 4092 5566 231 Byrnes St, Mareeba www.girgentigroup.com

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PROPERTY The hard work is all done

For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi. Phone 0417 700 468.

Address: George Fabris Road, MAREEBA Agent: EXCLUSIVE Joe Torrisi Real Estate Contact: Joe Torrisi 0417 700 468

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES WALK TO CBD • CONCRETE BLOCK • 3 BEDROOMS • SPACIOUS OPEN PLAN LIVING • BUILT-IN CUPBOARDS • 1 BATHROOM • 1 TOILET • SINGLE CARPORT • GARDEN SHED • 658m2 FENCED ALLOTMENT $290,000 NEG

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This immaculate farming property is the perfect mix of diversification to allow you to have a regular income and still enjoy a great lifestyle.

Located only five minutes drive from Mareeba, on the Atherton side is this fantastic opportunity of mixed crop farming. It really does have it all! The establishment of this 105 acre property is an absolute credit to the owners.

Assets include a recently constructed 20m x 12m (360m2 incl. awning) fully closed colour-bond shed with concreted floor plus mezzanine floor, 3 phase power and a cold-room. Also attached to the shed is a 20m x 6m awning for machinery cover.

Other property features are: Generous four bedroom home with large verandah, brand new 360m2 shed, two bedroom workers accommodation, extensive list of mostly new machinery, plant and equipment, 1000 KP Mangoes,

2.5 acres Bananas (niche market) and 2 acres of Hot Chillies (niche market), underground mainline, under tree irrigation for Bananas and Mangoes, drip tape and plastic mulch for chillies, 31 megs of water allocation from Chinaman’s creek, creek to one side and Natural Spring to the other of the property, a large majority of the arable land has been fenced for crop protection, cattle yard and water troughs, very private location and 50% fenced with wallaby proof fencing.

In order to truly appreciate this property an inspection is a MUST! Taking into consideration that all the hard work has been done and the crops are just coming into production.

Highset home in near central position

open house: Wednesday August 6

and Thursday August 7, between 12noon and 1pm at 90 Mason Street, Mareeba.

THREE bedroom highset timber home on steel posts, spacious living area with front and rear patios, builtins in two bedrooms, one bathroom, one toilet, four vehicle parking and storage space, shed and shipping container included, all on a 759m2 fenced allotment.

Contact excluisve agent Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 or 0428 121 520/0427 153 868. e-mail:mrea4880@qld.chariot. net.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

90 Mason Street, Mareeba $315,000 Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 4092 1556 Lyn 0427 153 868

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

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

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MAKE YOUR OWN RANCH!

If you are looking to create your own ranch, the 3.62 hectares which is fenced off into three spare paddocks and backs onto cobra creek, has all the advantages of being able to create your own piece of paradise. Other features include: • 4 bedrooms with walk-in robe and ensuite in main • Partly airconditioned • Built-ins cupboards • Open plan tiled living with modern kitchen • Double remote lock up garage There is a massive concrete block shed situated at the back of the property only metres from the creek, this property offers all the benefits of rural living, but only five minutes to town.

Price: $650,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

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NEW LISTING • Paddys Green • Sheds / Barns • 6.82 Ha / 16.85 Acres • 20 Megs Water • Large House • Orchard

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Large block with an additional carport and plenty of room for a shed. Inspect by appointment. Contact Solid looking timber home that is Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty screaming for someone to turn it back Mareeba on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 into a family home once again. Timber 648. www.altituderealtymareeba. floors could be polished, one in the com.au dining room already is.

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RISING SUN MOVIE NEWS

New on the Rising Screen this are two excellent films. There's action aplenty in GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY, Vin Diesel and Bradley Cooper playing leading rolls in the Marvel mega blockbuster. Cameron Diaz and Jason Segal star in a ripper of a comedy called SEXTAPE, which is on screen for one week only. So get ready to laugh out loud.

Also continuing for its final week is DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES, which has had favourable reviews around Australia, whilst you have one final chance to see the excellent JERSEY BOYS tonight at 5.30pm.

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do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand with the galaxys fate in the balance.

DAWN OF THE PLANET OF THE APES

A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier.

They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth's dominant species.

JERSEY BOYS

SEX TAPE

Married couple Annie (Cameron Diaz) and Jay (Steve Segel) wake up to discover that the sex tape they made the evening before has gone missing, leading to a frantic search for its whereabouts.

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To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer.

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Cancer Council Queensland Relay For Life Coordinator Courtney Sullivan invites locals to head out to Relay and show their support to participating teams.

Fundraising at Relay

When teams hit the track at Relay For Life, the fundraising fun continues!

Face painting stands pop up around Relay tent sites, tables are erected with crafts and nibbles for sale, raffles are sold, auctions held, and photo booths are in action.

All this is done for one simple reason – to support all Queenslanders affected by cancer!

Raising funds help Cancer Council Queensland reduce the burden cancer can have on rural communities by investing into cancer support, information and research.

It’s the reason teams are so driven to raise what they can, and why they sign up for Relay For Life in the first place.

For fundraising to be successful, teams need your support. Even if you’re unable to take part in the Relay, please pop down and visit us at Davies Park during the September event. Your encouragement and support is always welcomed!

By coming down for an hour or two and cheering on those who are hitting the track, or assisting teams with their on-site fundraising ef-

forts, you’re making a difference and motivating participants.

While visiting, you’re also invited to take part in one of the inspirational ceremonies held at Relay For Life – the survivors and carers walk at 3pm, the candlelight ceremony at 7pm, and the fight back ceremony at 9am on Sunday morning.

QT’s Early Learning Centre Relay team member Kirstin Veivers said her team is leading by example with on-site fundraising this year by running a face painting stall at Relay.

Fundraising doesn’t have to be difficult – it can be as simple as asking for a small donation from friends or selling a raffle to nearby camp sites.

The variety of fundraising activities is only limited by your imagination!

Make sure you mark a time in your diary to come out to Relay, show your support, and find out what we are all about – you won’t regret it!

Cancer Council Queensland’s Tablelands Relay For Life will be held on September 13-14 at Davies Park, Mareeba.

To register visit relayforlife.org.au or phone Cancer Council’s Fundraising Hotline 1300 65 65 85.

Wondering what’s screening at your local movie theatre?

Check out Tablelands Online!

You’ll find session times, trailers and upcoming movies for both the Rising Sun Cinema and the Majestic Theatre, in the “What’s On – At the Movies” section.

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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You have the ability to motivate others. Maybe it’s time to look into ways you can improve your health. Your outgoing nature might work against you today.

Taurus

Wednesday 6th

Thursday 7th

Friday 8th

Tide Times 0448 1.24 1028 1.91 1637 1.07 2304 2.35

Tide Times 0521 1.28 1106 1.83 1709 1.24 2334 2.21

Tide Times 0559 1.32 1156 1.75 1746 1.42

Max 24o Min 15o

Max 25o Min 14o

Max 28o Min 15o

Saturday 9th

Sunday 10th

Monday 11th

Tuesday 12th

Tide Times 0302 1.10 0845 2.07 1453 0.64 2133 2.71

Tide Times 0102 1.93 0911 1.30 1654 1.86 2210 1.66

Tide Times 0312 1.86 1011 1.14 1719 2.08 2306 1.52

Tide Times 0434 1.93 1053 0.94 1751 2.32 2348 1.35

Max 25o Min 14o

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.

Ingredients

Method 1. Place lemon juice, sugar, coconut water, and water into a pitcher and shake or stir vigorously until all the sugar is dissolved.

I prefer to shake because it aerates the lemonade and makes a nice head on top.

2. Pour 1/2 of the lavender syrup into the pitcher and stir.

May 22 to June 21

Lavender Simple Syrup

2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups water 3 tablespoons dried lavender Combine the sugar, water, and lavender in a medium, heavy bottomed saucepan.Bring to a boil on high heat, and boil for 1 minute.Remove from the heat, cover, and let the lavender steep

June 22 to July 22

in the syrup for 20 minutes.

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

Heed the advice given by family or old reliable friends. Avoid letting family get involved in your personal life. You need to keep busy doing things that you both enjoy.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Your versatile mind and common sense will allow you to come up with various solutions. Unforeseen changes in your location are apparent. The only thing you’ll accomplish is a bad reputation.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Your diplomatic nature will help you in straightening out unsavory situations. You may be confused emotionally. You will meet some interesting people if you attend promotional functions.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Consider making pleasure trips or participating in entertainment that will require energy. You won’t be able to keep a secret.

Put your energy into behind the scenes activities.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Put all your energy into moneymaking ventures. You have to take hold of your life and make some crucial decisions. Secret activity is evident.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Access

Burn

Energy

Pain

Air

Captain

Event

Pole

Alarm

Cause

Fighter

React

Arson

Collapse

Fire

Shift

Axe

Control

Intense

Smoke

Badge

Deadly

Jacket

Tools

Claze

Drill

Nozzle

Trust

Puzzle solutions

Take time to find out all you can.

You may find that your plans will cost a little more than you had expected. Sign up for tours or courses that will enlighten you.

Aquarius

Max 21o Min 14o

1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice, from about 9 lemons 1 3/4 cups sugar 8 cups coconut water 4 cups water 1/2 recipe Lavender Simple Syrup (recipe follows)

April 21 to May 21

You will have excellent ideas for changing or renovating your home. Pleasure trips will turn out to be better than anticipated.

Leo

Max 22o Min 16o

Coconut Lavender

Don’t give out any personal information that you don’t want spread around. Nagging has never been something that you could tolerate, and it’s once again driving you into a lonely state of affairs.

Cancer

Max 22o Min 13o

sudoku

They will not be in the right frame of mind to put up with tactless comments. Educational pursuits should help you develop your hobbies. Relatives will not agree with the way you are dealing with your personal problems.

Gemini

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

ACROSS

DOWN

7. A deeply distressing or disturbing experience.

8. An involuntary quivering movement.

9. A garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia.

10. The colour scheme or range of tones used in a picture.

11. An event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to. (Plural) 13. Past and past participle of try.

15. Act in response to something; respond in a particular way.

16. Present as a list of individual items.

18. A large long-tailed game bird native to Asia, the male of which typically has very showy plumage.

19. Completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing.

21. Run or travel faster or further than.

22. Tense, nervous, or irritable.

1. A long accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio.

2. A children’s game in which players walk round a row of chairs and quickly sit down when the music stops.

3. A feeling of intense pleasure or joy.

4. Make amends or reparation.

5. An economic situation in which goods or shares are scarce and sellers can keep prices high.

6. Ineffectual; useless.

12. Fatten: make fat or plump 14. A place where passenger trains stop on a railway line, typically with platforms and buildings.

17. Highly unpleasant physical sensation caused by illness or injury. (Plural) 20. One or both sides of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, newspaper, or other collection of bound sheets.

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Your mate will be pushing you to do things that you really don’t want to do. Someone you live with may feel totally neglected.

You need a break from your daily routine.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20

Your lover may not understand your needs so you must figure out a way to communicate them.

You will be able to talk about emotional problems with your partner. Follow your gut feeling regarding your business ventures.

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business A

Air Charters Air Conditioning Alterations & Dressmaking

B

Blinds

Carpentry/ Roofing Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

E

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DIRECTORY

AIR CHARTER ATHERTON CREEK AIR CHARTERS

F

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

House Removals

Nurseries

BLINDS

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Security Skip Bins Small Engine Repairs

CONCRETING

Supply & Fit

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

For $28 per week

Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

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

your local business guide

ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION Daniel Battistin

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Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 6271

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

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CHILDCARE

ALTERATIONS & DRESSMAKING

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

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

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

www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566

Mobile 0448 856 187

BSA no. 1218243

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

Venue Hire

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

this spot could be yours!

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

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EARTHMOVING

Trust the BLIND specialists!

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

Timber Transport Travel Tree Lopping

Do it right the first time!

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

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

N

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

AIR CONDITIONING

M

Glazier Graphic Design

H

T

P

Irrigation

G

Farming Sector Fencing Fertilizer Floor Coverings

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

I

Finacial Services Fuel Furniture

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

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CLEANING SERVICES

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Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

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96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

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

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EARTHMOVING

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DIRECTORY

EMBROIDERY

FARMING SECTOR

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

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

“Many hands make light work”

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

FERTILIZER

FLOOR COVERINGS

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

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

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

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

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Commemorative Mass A mass will be held at St Thomas’s Church on Sunday 10th August, 2014 at 10:00am in memory of

CONCETTA SERAFINI

who would have celebrated her 80th birthday on Saturday the 3rd August, 2014.

Domenico, Luigi, Onorina & families would like to welcome you along.

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Mulungu provides a range of Primary Health Care services to improve the health of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people living in the Mareeba District.

Our Mission is to improve health outcomes and wellbeing for the indigenous community of Mareeba.

We have the following positions at the Children and Family Centre for:

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Must have current Driver’s Licence and a Working with Children Blue Card (or be able to obtain the Card) plus strong communication skills to engage with Parents and Community Part Time – Fixed Term – 30 hours per week (These positions are identified as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander only under Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act.).

PLEASE CONTACT MICHAEL DAVIES FOR AN APPLICATION PACKAGE AND POSITION DESCRIPTION BY EMAIL: mdavies@mulungu.org.au APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 15th August, 2014

4AM & KIK FM has a vacancy for a Part Time Advertising Salesperson. The position has come about due to one of our “advertising ideas people” reducing working hours to suit his lifestyle.

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ARCHER, Lindsay (Ching - Nudge) Late of Mareeba. Passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday the 29th of July, 2014, aged 40 years.

Adored Husband of Genevieve. Loving Father of Kristi, Jack and Ebony. Loved Son and Son-in-Law of Alick (deceased) and Evelyn, David and Nell Poole.

Loved Brother and Brother-in-Law of Maria, Narelle, Stephen, Tim and their families.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Funeral Service for Lindsay to be held at The Mareeba PCYC Hall, Walsh Street, Mareeba on Thursday the 7th of August, 2014, commencing at 10.30am. At the conclusion of the service the cortege will then proceed to The Mareeba Lawn Cemetery.

A position exists for an experienced salesperson with Chano Trentin’s All Wheel Drive Centre.

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The position is based in our Mareeba Dealership and would suit a self starter able to work with minimum supervision.

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Responsible for: • Proactively manage client portfolios eg superannuation, SMSFs, wealth creation, investments, retirement planning, risk insurance, and shares • Processing application forms and ensuring client portfolios meet compliance regulations • Assist with business development opportunities and business growth objectives.

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Changes: Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, relating to changes to Tenders may be applied.

Lodgement of Tenders: Tenders must be lodged in the Tender Box of Mareeba Shire Council at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time.

Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11.00 am on Tuesday 26 August 2014.

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Tableland Hockey weekend round-up Khanacross Series Embers Cup Another round of the FNQMSC 2014 Khanacross Series was held at Tepon Raceway, Herberton on the weekend of July 26 and 27.

In all there were 13 entrants, including two juniors and an entrant in the Ladies Class. New members also to took to the track to try out their driving skills.

The Tepon khanacross tracks provide a variety of experiences for drivers, with some tracks including wide sweeping corners and others requiring more manoeuvring skills with trees close to the tracks and many frequent corners to negotiate. Drivers are warned not to stray off the defined tracks as hidden obstacles, such as tree stumps, may cause damage to the vehicles. Khanacrosses are up to 1.5km long, held on unsealed surfaces and defined as not being a speed event, with no straight longer than 90 metres, so driver skill is tested. For the junior drivers it is an excellent opportunity to learn car handling skills and develop confidence. For the more experienced drivers it is the chance to push yourself and your vehicle sometimes to the limit in order to win the prized trophies.

Camping facilities are available, with dinner and breakfast provided as part of the entry fee.

Usually most people choose to camp overnight and enjoy the campfire and share their experiences with the other club members.

The next Khanacross is being held at Tepon Raceway on August 30 and 31. For those who are keen to race on the bitumen, the next Mako Trac Bitumen Sprint will be held at Mareeba on August 17. The FNQMSC will also be present and hold an event at the Cairns Autospectacular, at the Cairns Showgrounds on the weekend of August 23 and 24.

Further information about the FNQMSC events is available on www.fnqmsc.com

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The U10’s round robin is extremely tight with only one point separating Sharks and Raiders.

The last four rounds will be crucial to determine the leader board.

The Raiders again showed great determination in their first game against the Sharks. Adam Keevers and Connor West were dominant in the box scoring a goal apiece in their win over the Raiders. Emily Simmonds, Clayton Meannie and Cooper McIntosh were great in defence for Raiders. In a quick turnaround Sharks played All Stars in a great game. Talytha McDonald scored the only two goals of the game with All Stars having a great win over Sharks.

All Stars maintained their dominance on the field against the Raiders with a 2/0 win over Raiders. Kevin Elliot and Jhai Mehmet scored the goals to lead them to victory.

With the All Stars top of the ladder the remaining games will be closely contested.

The U13’s saw some fast action. The Vikings

and Troopers faced off in a great game with the end result not truly reflective of the intensity of the game.

With the support of Mitch Toward and B Draper Vikings came out on top 2/0. In the final game of the division Frankie Constant, Hayley Fullgrabe and Abby Toshach all scored for the All Stars, however Scorchers showed some serious form with Georgia Rivett scoring a brilliant goal in the second half. A great game with the final score of 4/1 All Stars.

The U17 teams continue to impress with fast, action packed thrills and spills. Bombers were dominant against the All Stars in a great display of skill and gamesmanship. Will Coleman put two in the box supported by Tom Watson, Oliver Phillips and Nick Watson. Katrina Lange scored the sole goal for the All Stars but again a fantastic game all round.

Voodoos continue to hold top of the ladder with a sound win over Totally Titled. Sophie

Gampe scored a hat trick of goals for the Stars.

Jaguars worked hard against the U15 Boys Team with Jamye French and Alex Wright scoring fantastic goals, but were outplayed in an thrilling game. Nathan McDonald was the stand out player of the game scoring four goals for the U15 Boys.

Seniors Fixtures saw Waterloo battle it out against Plastered Vets. In a close game Carrie DeBruey and Anna Roberts put away a goal a piece for a Plastered 2/0 win.

Woteva played hard against Totally Holcim with Maria Kiely and Olive Turcinvioc both scoring for Holcim in their win.

Cruisers continue to go from strength to strength with the team continuing to put pressure on the opposition. Cruisers were unlucky not to have a draw with the final score 1/0 in favour of Pluckers.

Shooters went down to Belair in an intense game that saw Angela Wood and Helen Harris score a goal apiece for Belair in the 2/0 win.

SPORTS RESULTS & DRAWS

11 2nd Jacqui Lambert, Run down Col McDowall 68, Barry Hartley 70, Rob Pitt 70. 03-08-14 Sunday Stableford Sponsor Barron Falls Hotel & Steggles. Winner Wez Hodi 39,(countback) R/Up Brian Callow 39, NTP 4 Les Elliot, 8 Steve Cadorin, 11,----- 13 Brian Callow, Rundown, Gordon Redding 38.

while Daley Taylor shot a practice round. Results Intermediate Round: (72 arrows at 55 and 45m on a 122cm face, and 72 arrows at 35 and 25m on an 80cm face). U14 Girls Recurve: L Hughes 447 (DNF). Results Horsham Round: (72 arrows at 40 and 35m on a 122cm face, and 30 and 25m on an 80cm face).

U12 Boys Recurve: Ben Dayes 921.

TABLELAND HOCKEY - AUGUST 9 DRAW 10AM U8’S Field 1. 11AM U10’S: Field 2 Sharks V All Stars (Troopers): 11: 23AM All Stars V Raiders(Vikings): 11: 46AM Raiders V Sharks(Vikings): 12:15PM U13’S: Field 2 Troopers V Scorchers(Malanda Magic): Field 3 Vikings V All Stars(Totally Tilted): 1:35PM U17S: Field 2 All Stars V Voodoos(Belair): Field 4 U17 Boys Bombers V Malanda Magic(White Knights): Field 3 Totally Tilted V U13 Rep Boys(Totally Holcim): 2:50 MEN/LADIES: Field 3 Cruisers V Shooters(Plastered Vets): Field 2 Belair V Pluckers(Woteva): Field 4 Shed Boss Shamrocks V U17 Bombers(K9’s): 4:05 VETS/MEN: Field 2 Woteva V Plastered Vets(Shooters): Field 3 Waterloo V Totally Holcim(Pluckers): Field 4 K9’S V Knights(Shed Boss Shamrocks): Canteen 9.45-11 ALL U8 PARENTS: 11-12:10 All Stars: 12:10- 1:30 Scorchers: 1:302:50 All Stars: 2:50-4:05 Waterloo: 4:05-CLOSE Cruisers MAREEBA TENNIS Tues. 7pm winner: Alan. Mid-week fixtures: Div. 4 Belle d Tracey 42-14, Pete d Toni 35-21, Div. 3 Kathy d June 29-27, Bronwyn d Pauline 31-26, Veronique d Rose 38-18, Div. 2 Kim d Craig 29-27, Narelle d Searle 29-27, Brian d Simon 33-23, Div. 1 John d Roy 28-24, Libor d Jason 32-24, Danny d Geoff 34-22, Thurs. 8am social 24-7-16. Winner of the frog John & Pauline. Winner 31-7-14 Rose. Mareeba Club Champs 8,9 & 10 August. mareeba golf club 31-07-14 Thursday Sporters: Winner Gordon Redding 22, R/ up Ken Flood 21, (count back) NTP 8 Gordon Redding 13 Ken Flood Raffle Peter Leporati. 02-08-14 Saturday Stroke Sponsor Steve Cadorin, from Cadorin Orchards. Winner Christine Benjamin 66, R/up Steve Cadorin 68, (count back) NTP 4 Rob Pitt, 8 Steve Cadorin, 11 Barry Hartley, 13 Ken Flood, Ladies

MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC - DRAW This week see the second round of Mareeba Senior Fixtures.

While all Juniors play the Opening round fixtures of the Season.

Tuesday 5/08/2014: 5:00 pm Under 14 and Under 16 Coaching Clinic. 6:30 pm Senior Ladies: High School Divas V Tequila Slammers. 7:30 pm Senior Ladies: Baiada Steggles V Killers.

8:30 pm Senior Ladies: M.M.A.M.A. V Gummaz. Bye: Miakats.

Thursday 7/08/2014: 3:40 pm Under 16s: Warriors V Timberwolves. 4:30 pm Under 16s: Scorpians V All Stars.

5:20 pm Under 16s: Cobras V Dommage. 6:10 pm. Under 16s: Panthers V Phoenix. 7:00 pm Senior Mens: Red Devils V Topshots Thunder. 8:00 pm. Senior Mens: Majestic Gallopers V Stingrays. Bye: Comet Young Guns.

Friday 8/08/2014: 3:30 pm Under 8s and Under 10s Junior Coaching Clinic. 4:10 pm Under 12s: Magpies V Dragons.

4:30 pm Under 12s: Magpies V Taipans. 4:50 pm Under 12s: Dragons V Taipans. 5:10 pm Under 14s: Tigers V Lakers. 6:00 pm Under 14s: HawkesV Eagles. Bye: Wolves.

ARCHERY On Saturday, visitors Tahlisha Macmillan, Mathilde Gargan, Jasmine and Yagan Perry, Cody Holmes and Drew Nordman, attended the coaching session with Signe Dalsgaard, and George Neilson. On Sunday visitors Iveta and MaryAnne Svihla, and Adam McKeown attended the coaching with George Neilson. The club welcomed two new juniors Daley Taylor and Mary-Anne Svihla. William Smith, Keegan Antl, Tim Sues and Neil Prince shot practice. Two junior members shot the third round of the Target Club Championships,

Atherton Golf In this weeks Wednesday Sporters Robert Tomasetig made a comeback to cruise home with 29pts from Jerry Jeresak 27pts and Hollywood Flynn 26pts. NTps 11 Max Martin,13 Kev Shaw ,18 Jenko, least Putts Jenko 15. Thursday Ladies played a Sandra Watson sponsored stroke event with Patsy McMahon winning on 68 nett on a countback from Kerrie Williamson with Maria Mead on 72 nett. NTPs 3 & 13 M.Pearsall,11 R.Beck,18 P.McMahon. Fridays Chook run Winner was Rod O’Neill on 13 pts from 4 others. Saturday we played the Atherton Mechanical Sponsored Monthly Medal. Ladies winner with a fine 68 nett was Ann Moss from Shelley Broadley75nett on a countback from Maria Mead. NTPs 11 & eagles nest Annettev Seawright,13 Sandra Watson,18 shelley Broadley. Mens and B-Grade winner finding form before the Open was Robert Tomasetig with a great 64 nett on a countback from C-Grade winner Graham Purdy. A-Grade winner Greg Brown 65 nett from visitor W.Blackman 69 nett. B-Grade runner-up Hayden Lee 66 nett. C-Grade runner -up Mick Flemming 67 nett. NTPs 3 Paul Bannister,11 W.Blackman, 13 Greg Brown,18 Ian Fogg.

Saturday Juniors had a good field with Caleb Connolly winning from new member Michaell and Mikayla Flemming 3rd.

No Junior Golf this Saturday due to the Atherton Open. Sundays Tableland Top Meats Stableford was won by Mark (Otis ) Redding with a fine 41 pts on a countback from Mark Broadley with Max Martin 3rd on 39pts and Michael Comino 38pts.

NTP 18 Otis Redding. In the Hayden Flynn sponsored Mens Matchplay Quarter final Irish Hazlett bt Simon Higham 1 up.

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EXPRESS sPORT Inter town Basketball carnival CARNIVAL RESULTS: Under 10 Junior: Mulgrave 16 def Mareeba 14 Under 12 Boys: Mareeba 26 def Atherton 2. Mareeba 22 def Port Douglas 14.

Under 14 Boys: Mareeba 37 def Port Douglas 14. Mulgrave 26 def Mareeba 22.

Under 16 Boys: Mareeba 40 def Atherton 26. Mareeba 36 def Mulgrave 31.

Under 16/18 Girls: Mareeba 21 def Mulgrave 5. Mareeba 55 def Atherton 10.

Under 18 Boys: Mareeba 43 def Atherton 36.

Senior Ladies: Mareeba 32 def Atherton 26.

Senior Men: Atherton 33 def Mareeba 29.

Mareeba 43 def Mulgrave 23

Supporters were treated to an excellent display of entertaining basketball, when Mareeba conducted the second round of the Inter Town Carnival series at the weekend.

Players from four basketball organisations competed in Senior Mens and Ladies Divisions as well as in a number of Junior grades. The Senior encounters between Mulgrave, Atherton and Mareeba proved most interesting.

However tremendous interest also centred on the various Junior clashes which involved young Under 16’s Omar Myrteza in action for Mareeba at the carnival. players from all competing der 18 and Under 16 boys who took all before them, associations. Right from the young Under 10 youngsters to the Under 18 com- after failing to score any victories in the first round in petitions a number of fine team and individual per- Atherton.

The Mareeba Senior Ladies and Under 16/18 Junformances were displayed over both days of the Carnival. All Mareeba teams recorded at least one victory ior girls will go into round three at Port Douglas later in the year with an undefeated record after the two over the weekend.

Certainly a good turn around by the Mareeba Un- completed rounds of the Inter-Town Series.

Mareeba SPEEDWAY

Junior winner Andie Wallace

Speedway action Mareeba Speedway held its monthly meet at Kerribee Park race way on Sunday, August 3.

Over 150 spectators enjoyed an action packed day of racing with competitors taking part in five divisional categories.

Trophies were handed out at the end of the day with Angelo Tudini winning the A-Grade, Geoff Schultz B-Grade, Raywin Musmurra C-Grade, Andie Wallace the junior race and the formula 500 was won by Wez Jenkins.

The next race meeting will be held on Sunday 7th September

Meet the Drivers

Angelo Tudini – A grade Wez Jenkins – F500 winner winner

Peter Butler – Super 4’s Cairns Outlaw Sprint Sedans Age: 46 Occupation: Self employed Year’s in Speedway: 2 years Why you got into Speedway: Always a dream to race Dream Car: Phase 3 Favourite Racer: Lowndes Worst crash: 5 time roll over in Mareeba last year in Bumble bee

Ralph Nikolai – V8 Sprint Sedans Age: 56 Occupation: Mobile Mechanic – owner/operator Year’s in Speedway: 8 years, on and off Why you got into Speedway: Moved from spectator to racing Dream Car: A9X Torana Favourite Racer: Daniel Riccardo F1 Worst crash:Twice in a Cortina many years ago

Raywin Musmarra – C Geoff Schultz – B Grade Grade winner winner

RUGBY LEAGUE ACTION THIS SATURDAY!!

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Athletics meet a hit with locals

Brianna Bortolanza from the Mulgrave team throws a discus.

The Tableland Athletics Centre hosted the FNQ invitational pentathlon and the Tolga Throws pentathlon on Sunday. 180 athletes from Cairns, Cooktown, Cassowary Coast, Mareeba, Ravenshoe, Malanda, Millaa Millaa and from as far as Charters Towers participated in the one day carnival . Gerald Raciti TAC Manager said “TAC is affiliated with Little Athletics and ANQ Athletics and we try to encourage kids to become involved in a healthy lifestyle but also the competitiveness of athletics itself”.

“Everyone from the age of five to the opens regardless of their abil-

Kimberly Taylor from the Barron River Club performs on the balance beam.

ity level can come and enjoy and have a go”. “We (TAC) start our season in March, pentathlons are held once a year but we get together each Sunday for club events and there are a lot of other competitions that athletes can be involved in throughout the year”.

“There is a serious side to all this with many athletes vying for state and national championships, there is a lot of talent up here (Far North Queensland) and we encourage anyone interested in athletics to come and try”.

Bridget Seymour-Jones has been doing athletics since she was 8 years of age, she said “love the social aspect and the competitive nature of the sport. I like winning, it’s always good”.

Jennifer Moss said “I was 10 when I started little Athletics and I love competing against friends, Tim Ford from Atherton comthe hammer throw is my favourite petes in the Shotput. event”.

The regional two day championships will be held in Tolga in about four weeks’ time and from there athletes can represent the area for the state tiles later in the year. The Express Newspaper will keep you informed on any upcoming events.

South Sydney Rabbitohs Beau Champion signs Brendan Grogan Creed's shirt at the skate park.

Pride comes Gymnastics championships to Skate Park

By Carl Portella

SOME 150 Gymnasts from across the region converged on Atherton at the weekend to compete in the 2014 Far North Queensland Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) Junior Regional Championships at Atherton Gymnastics Club.

The event saw gymnasts from seven clubs compete on apparatus such as the vault, uneven bars and balance beam, as well as completing floor routines to demonstrate a series of tumbles and other strength and flexibility displays.

Dianne Stevens from the Atherton gymnastics club said “This is huge for the club to get such an event which is sanctioned by Gymnastics Queensland and we had to meet certain criteria to be able to stage the event”.

“It also benefits the community because we do get a lot of spectators from all over to come and watch and for our staff members it’s very beneficial because we’re deal-

ing with very professional people from Gold Coast and Brisbane who have flown up specifically, we even have the pleasure of having the president of Gymnastics Queensland Tracey Brooks here for the day”.

She went on to say “There are six big events throughout the year but two major events, regional championships and state championships, this is the first time in twenty five years that a regional championship has been held on the tablelands. For the size of our population we have quite a number of kids that participate at these events”.

“Gymnastics is a great spectator sport and these events always prove popular with families who either have an interest in the sport or who have young children thinking about getting involved,” said Ms. Stevens.

The Gymnastics Queensland Regional Championship events provide a wonderful opportunity for the community to support local gymnasts who will compete against the best in the region.

School kids were in for a treat when Beau Champion from South Sydney Rabbitohs and Blake Leary from Northern Pride came to the Mareeba Skate Park.

Champion and Leary talked to students about the importance of keeping the park clean and working as a team to make sure the park is there for everyone for years to come.

Mayor Tom Gilmore said the theme of the day was having pride in your park and hoped having high profile sportspeople deliver the message would be effective.

"I'm damn near 70, bald and wearing a tie. Do you think they are going to listen to me? They're not and I wouldn't blame them," he said.

Brendan Grogan Creed, 11, uses the skate park and though it was good to have the two league players’ visit.

"It was good, it's good to keep it clean because this is a good place for kids to play," he said.

Pride in the Park will continue this Saturday, with seven Northern Pride Players visiting Mareeba Skate Park from 12 noon onwards.

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