The Express Newspaper 9th July 2014

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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GIDDY-UP! The Mareeba Rodeo is just around the corner and the town is putting its best cowboy boot forward in anticipation of the big event.

Step into the Mareeba Library and you could be forgiven for thinking you have gone back in time to the Wild West. Mareeba Branch Supervisor Wendy Rutherford said even tourists have been pulling up in front of the library to take photos. “By putting the display up, we are raising awareness that the rodeo is on and we’re getting into the spirit of things,” she said. “It’s also a lot of fun.”

Eddie, 4, and Kade, 2, Stevens with Victoria, 4, and Willow, 3, O’Farrell catch rodeo fever amongst the books at the Mareeba Library.

From Queen entrants to all things Rodeo, turn to pages 11-17

A balanced budget

By Katherine Kokkonen

M

AREEBA Shire Council is looking to secure its future with a budget that tackles the cost of de-amalgamation

head-on.

The $50.5m 2014-2015 budget was handed down on Wednesday, July 2, and projected a con-

solidated surplus for the end of this financial year of more than $5.9m dollars and general operating surplus of just over $42,000.

The biggest hurdles for council is the $5.1m cost of de-amalgamation and the $2.2m recurring annual on-cost of the duplication. To tackle these, council will try to balance the budget by raising revenue through a general rates increase of 9.9

per cent and through cost-cutting measures, such as reducing staff levels.

“A balanced budget is something to be extraordinarily proud of, particularly in the circumstances that we are in, because we were confronted by a number of serious costs associated with de-amalgamation,” Mayor Tom Gilmore said.

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Pink and tea for charity garden party

By Katherine Kokkonen

WHETHER it is rose, cherry blossom or carnation, now is the time to start thinking pink ahead of the Pink Ribbon Garden Party.

The Mareeba Lioness Club has been busy preparing for the popular event, which raises awareness of breast cancer and funds for Cancer Council Queensland.

The club hoped to raise at least $10,000 from the Pink Ribbon Garden Party, in August. The day will feature a guest speaker, cakes and plants stalls, a fashion show and a prize for the best pink outfit.

Mareeba Lioness President Janet Mills said the party is a fun event, which also has a serious purpose in raising breast cancer awareness.

“I think there is still a need out there and we do raise these valuable funds,” she said.

“We’re mixing it with fun and having a good time, as well as the serious side of it. With the more money that goes in, perhaps one day they will find this miracle cure.”

The Lions Club have also pitched in to help with the garden party.

Lionesses Catherine Gordois, Janet Mills, Delsi DeLai, Nita Roos and Carol Gear are pretty in pink.

“We couldn’t do it without them because there is a lot of heavy work, with putting the marquees and everything up,” Ms Mills said.

The Pink Ribbon Garden Party is on Saturday, August 23 at Wongabeena, 47 Ray Road, Mareeba. Gates open at

12.30pm with entertainment kicking-off at 1pm.

Tickets are $20 per person and includes afternoon tea.

Tickets are limited and bookings are essential, so head go to Blue Lagoon, at 152 Byrnes Street, Mareeba to reserve your spot.

Petition to have a park for pooches

MANAGING EDITOR Carl Portella

By Katherine Kokkonen ACCOUNT MANAGER Natasha Srhoj

JOURNALIST Katherine Kokkonen

ADMINISTRATION / ONLINE PRODUCER Natasha Burton

Will Geddes and his pooch Chico would like a dog park in Mareeba.

LIKE any energetic youngster, one-year -old Chico just wants to hang out and play with his pals.

His owner, Will Geddes, has started a petition to have an off-leash dog park established in Mareeba and hoped fellow canine carers would help out by petitioning their neighbourhoods for signatures.

He has already made a submission to Mareeba Shire Council to install a park and outlined his belief a park would give dogs an opportunity to get a good amount of exercise and socialise.

Mr Geddes first came up with the idea as soon as he got Chico, his boxer pup.

“I’d been talking about it for ages,” he said.

“The idea came from walking around Mareeba and people not being able to let their dog off. People in Mareeba are sketchy about dogs because there are a lot of aggressive dogs.”

Mr Geddes found that because of

Chico’s size people would cross the street to avoid them when they went for walks.

He said a park would help to portray a positive image of dogs and also give owners and their pets a chance to socialise. In his submission to council, Mr Geddes included research from Adelaide’s School of Animal and Veterinary Science showing that well-exercised and socialised dogs are less destructive, bored, or noisy.

Mr Geddes said minimal infrastructure would be needed with a park requiring a fence with a double gate staggered entrance, water fountain with an auto off valve and fixed bowl, and a bin with bags so owners could pick up after their dogs.

“Aside from that you don’t need anything else, other than maybe some benches for owners to sit on while their dogs run around,” he said.

For more information or to help with the petition, call Will Geddes on 0410 991 113.

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WHAT DO THE COUNCILLORS THINK ABOUT THE PETITON TO HAVE THEM SACKED?

Rosa Lee Long: “The allegations they have made are absolutely absurd.”

Shaaron Linwood: “The abuse of power and clearly un-transparent behaviour has been out there for all to see.”

Rod Marti: Cr Marti did not return calls from The Express

Marjorie Pagani: “I’m aware of complaints and have made public statements about my concerns.”

Peter Hodge: “We have been very transparent, always abide by the laws and are very professional.”

Geoff Stocker: “I don’t think it’s going to be a successful petition. I think it’s more mischievous than genuine.”

Should the TRC be sacked?

By Katherine Kokkonen CONCERNS about the inner-workings of Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) have led to a petition calling for their dismissal.

Principal Petitioner Lyn Elizabeth O’Connor said this move came about due TRC’s behaviour over the last six months. She said there had been instances of misconduct, conflicts of interest and misleading and deceptive behaviour.

“It is a serious move, but what is going on here is very serious and we can’t let it go on until 2016,” Ms O’Connor said.

“There have been a lot of complaints sent through to state government and there have been a lot of complaints made to TRC and you’re talking about months to get a response.

“We have to have immediate responses and now that this conduct within the council is so entrenched a petition is the most timely and accurate way for the community to act.”

The petition stated that TRC is continually in breach of five local government principles. The petitioners are requesting Local Government Minister David Crisafulli to immediately dismiss the TRC and appoint an interim administrator and advisory committee to serve until the next elections in March, 2016.

Ms O’Connor is collecting signatures until July 31 and planned to take the petition to state

government.

While the petition targets the TRC as a whole, Ms O’Connor questioned Mayor Rosa Lee Long’s ability to lead council.

“It all comes back to a mayor as a leader and if they don’t have the core skills and attributes to lead people, we end up in this situation—it is out of control,” Ms O’Connor said.

Mayor Lee Long said the petition is groundless and was brought about by a group of people who had been railing against council.

“Nothing that that group does surprises me, given the issues that have been raised this year in relation to my use of casting votes, which is perfectly legal,” she said.

Mayor Lee Long said around 96 per cent of motions had been carried with about 90 per cent carried unanimously.

“The allegations they have made are absolutely absurd,” she said.

“It’s just sour grapes from certain people.

There are certain people who are trying to bring this council into disrepute.

“If she (the principal petitioner) is not happy with the way council is going, she has the right to stand at the next election and see if she can do a better job.”

While Mayor Lee Long said the petition has no foundation, Councillor Shaaron Linwood fully supported the petition, despite the fact that if the

petition were to be successful, she would be out of a job. Cr Linwood said she had been deeply concerned about the lack of transparency and the blatantly unethical behaviour of some members of council.

“I think in the interests of transparency and ethical governance this has to happen and the public have to be given the opportunity to air their concerns at the track this council has been heading down since de-amalgamation,” she said.

“The abuse of power and clearly un-transparent behaviour has been out there for all to see, as anyone of the public who attend the council meetings would attest to.”

Cr Linwood said there was a group within council who were building an empire at the expense of the wider TRC community.

“There clearly is no democratic representation, social inclusion and meaningful community engagement when the voting bloc that exists at the moment always steps forth to target the smaller and regional communities,” she said.

Cr Marjorie Pagani said given the number of complains made to the Director General and Crime and Corruption Commission, she was not surprised by the petition.

“I’m aware of a very large number of complaints about governance issues and have made public statements about my concerns about governance and legal and ethical matters.”

The petition calls for the Tablelands Regional Council to be dismissed and an interim administrator and advisory committee to be appointed until the next elections in 2016.

The petition states that TRC is continually in breach of the following local government principles:

1. Transparent and effective processes, and decision-making in the public interest 2. Sustainable development and management of assets and infrastructure, and delivery of effective services 3. Democratic representation, social inclusion and meaningful community engagement 4. Good governance of, and by, local government 5. Ethical and legal behaviour of councillors and local government employees

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Cr Peter Hodge joined Mayor Lee Long in saying the petition was baseless.

“There are no grounds for the petition. We have been very transparent, always abide by the laws and are very professional and a professional organisation,” he said.

Cr Geoff Stocker echoed Mayor Lee Long and Cr Hodge in the belief that council had been working well. In terms of transparency, Cr Stocker said while it was important for councillors to get the communities’ views on issues, it would not be productive if all the council’s discussions on policy were held in public forums.

“Transparency is a very difficult thing and you can only take transparency so far. It is essential in our system but it is best if transparency comes at the decision making process and not in the discussion process.”

Cr Stocker said council had to keep an eye on the five local government principals to ensure that council didn’t “slip up”, but said the petition was unjustified.

“I personally don’t think it’s going to be a successful petition in terms of making change. I think it’s more mischievous than genuine,” he said.

Cr Rod Marti did not return calls asking for a response to the petition.

Local Government Minister David Crisafulli said it is up to the community to decide if TRC had done a good job or not at the next election.

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The Mareeba Gymnastics Centre will soon have more space and be able to host Gymnastic Queensland sanctioned events.

Upgrade for gymnasts

By Katherine Kokkonen A building extension will give gymnasts more room to somersault, vault and tumble.

Mareeba Shire Council approved a tender worth more than $250,000 for the extension of the Mareeba Gymnastics Centre and also approved a lighting upgrade, with work due to commence later this month.

Gymnastics Centre President Luke Morris said the 18 metre by 30 metre extension would permanently allow the centre to set up equipment, such as bars, beams, and rings.

The extra space also means the centre would also be able to host sanctioned events and re-

gional carnivals.

The Centre has more than 260 members and the extension would also allow for an increase in the number of students, who could then rotate through the equipment.

“During competition you wouldn’t have to move the equipment, so we can have everything set up,” Mr Morris said.

“We will be able to set up the space to assist the coaches to teach our gymnasts all the skills they require; the coaches will have more areas that they can rotate through with their students.”

Mr Morris said the extension was a result of the extremely hard work of members, vol-

unteers, coaches, judges the support of the council.

“I am absolutely delighted, the Mareeba Gymnastics Club is one of our fastest growing clubs and it provides enormous benefit to young people in the community, in terms of fitness and agility and learning to work together,” Mayor Tom Gilmore said.

“The extension will mean that the gymnastics hall will be the only venue north of Townsville that can hold Gymnastic Queensland sanctioned events. These events allow competitors to receive a ranking that then enable qualification for State and National events.”

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Police arrested the man in relation to another matter, at which time it is alleged police located a device containing child exploitation material in his belongings.

Detectives from the Tablelands Child Protection Investigation Unit have charged the man, following investigations into child exploitation material.

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Detectives are continuing their investigations into these matters as a part of ongoing Operation Leitha and are urging anyone with any information to contact Crime Stoppers.

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Christmas in July lures nomads Grey nomads will be pouring into Mareeba to take part in the town’s Tropical Christmas in July celebrations.

Travellers from all over Australia will head to Davies Park for the 17th annual event with between 250 and 300 motorhomes expected to truck into town.

The celebrations, held from July 24 to 27, offers visitors a variety of fun and interesting events.

Tropical Christmas in July will be hosted by the Far North Nomads Chapter of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia and supported by Mareeba Shire Council.

The entire profits of the event are donated to many local charities and organisations.

Over the four days, nomads will be able to enjoy a range of entertainment, raffles and special events as well as live entertainment from local bands, Now or Never and Kick Start. On Saturday, July 26, the big Christmas In

July dinner, catered by the Mareeba Leagues Club, takes place at Davies Park, followed by an open day on the Sunday.

The day begins at 9am and goes until 3pm and features market stalls, raffles and various displays including motorhomes, campervans, and camping equipment.

“Mareeba has a great reputation with the travelling public, certainly they are a common and popular sight around the region, and we welcome them with open arms,” Mayor Tom Gilmore said.

“There will be a wide variety of information stalls from local businesses and tourist destinations, and many of these amazing vehicles will be open for the public to see on the day. And of course it is a wonderful chance for locals to mingle with our visitors.”

The gold coin donation entry fee will be divided between the Mareeba SES and the Mayor’s Christmas Appeal.

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The Mareeba Shire Council 2014-2015 Budget at a glance • • • •

Operating surplus of $42,000 Consolidated surplus of $5.9 million 9.9 per cent general rates increase Staff level reductions, including not filling 11 vacant positions and offering voluntary staff separation packages

• $2.3 million road reseal program • $253,454 for the Mareeba Heritage & Visitor Information Centre and Kuranda Visitor Information Centre • $500,000 to upgrade Kuranda sewer main

• $3.5 million for waste services • $985,591 for library operations and activities • $778,000 for management of aged housings • $46,000 Roscommon Park repairs

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Balancing the books FROM P1 Councillor Alan Pedersen commended the council, especially the four new councillors and staff, for their work on the budget.

“It’s very gratifying to see the cost of deamalgamation was not what we were originally told,” he said.

“I think it’s the budget that we had to have and I’m happy to endorse it.”

While the majority of councillors did endorse the budget, Cr Nipper Brown did not vote for it. While he would not explain his reasons behind this decision, he did say the budget was good and would put council in the position it needs to be in 12 months.

Mayor Gilmore said the budget will disprove the Queensland Treasury Corporation’s prediction that within five years of de-amalgamation the council would have run out of money.

“The budget says to the community that we are not going to be financially distressed in five years. We have taken the hard decisions now, and believe me they are hard, but they had to be taken,” Mayor Gilmore said.

Mayor Gilmore expected a mixed reaction to the 9.9 per cent rate rise, which he described as “modest and moderate”. Council calculated 80 per cent of householders would pay an extra $95 per year due the rise.

“Some will be relieved, some will be pleased and others will take a contrary view and there is nothing I can do about that,” Mayor Gilmore said.

“I live in hope that people will accept that the work that has been done came up with the only option that is viable, in term of setting council up for the future.”

In order to provide a balanced budget, as well as increasing revenue, the council has implemented cost cutting measures. These include not filling 11 vacant positions, which will save council $1m. Further staff reductions will be made through natural attrition (three positions have already been identified) and council started offering voluntary separation packages on Thursday.

“We anticipate that we will reduce the number of our staff complement by some more during this fiscal year, but we haven’t put a number on that,” Mayor Gilmore said.

Council also made an immediate five per cent reduction in the cost of goods and services across council and is looking to further reduce costs by up to ten per cent within the fiscal year. A service level review is being undertaken with staff in workshops looking to find and eliminate inefficiencies. Mayor Gilmore said the reviews would delve into every corner of the way council functions and review findings

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would be put to council before any decisions on reducing inefficiencies were made.

“That process has already begun on how we might do those things and do them with a minimal impact on the community,” Mayor Gilmore said. “The last thing we want to do is to impact on the community and have people walk down the street and feel ashamed of it. So we will reduce the level of service wherever we can without having a major impact on the community.”

While the 2014-2015 budget has only just been handed down, Council CEO Peter Franks was determined to build upon it for. The budget will go to QTC for analysis and he believed council’s initial sustainability indicator of weak would be upgraded to moderate.

“It is a good news budget, in terms that it sets this community up for the future, and it flies in the face of everybody who said that de-amalgamation wouldn’t work and we couldn’t afford it,” he said.

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Community input needed for Cooktown birthing service

Expressions of interest are being called from people in the Cooktown region to establish a Community Birthing Reference Group.

Cooktown Multi-Purpose Health Service Clinical Midwifery Consultant Deirdre Murphy said the proposed group would provide advice on the planning, delivery and evaluation of maternity and birthing services, as well as community communication and engagement.

Birthing is being re-introduced to the Cooktown MPHS after an absence of more than 11 years. The first women are expected to give birth in Cooktown early next year. But until then, Cooktown region women must still go to Cairns or elsewhere at 36 weeks in order to have their babies safely.

Miss Murphy said meetings of the proposed reference group would be held monthly over a one-year period in Cooktown with the possibility of extension. Teleconferencing will be available from Hopevale, Wujal Wujal and Laura and membership is on a voluntary basis.

Miss Murphy said applications were encouraged particularly from people in remote communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, parents in the area who have already had babies, or those planning to start a family.

“These applications do not have to be in writing, a simple phone call to the Director of Nursing at the Cooktown MPHS will suffice,’’ she said.

Miss Murphy said as part of the steady expansion of maternity and birthing services at Cooktown, a new Maternal and Child Health/Indigenous Health Worker had been appointed.

“Lyndell Gibson’s appointment is one of many planned positive steps towards improving maternity services for the Cooktown cluster,’’ she said.

“We are extremely lucky to have Lyndell’s expertise and experience in the region.’’

Miss Murphy said Miss Gibson was born in Hope Vale and had 15 years’ experience working in health on Cape York.

“She will be works closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to offer home visits to women in remote communities including Wujul Wujal, Hopevale, Laura, Lakefield,

Rossville and Ayton,’’ Miss Murphy said.

“Over the coming weeks and months, the maternity care offered by Cooktown MPHS will continue to be enhanced with the employment of additional experienced midwives as we steadily approach the stage early next year where women with low-risk pregnancies can start birthing here again in safety.

“We will also continue to build up the suite of maternity services in the Cooktown region to include breastfeeding support, diabetes education, stop smoking support and nutritional advice.’’

Miss Gibson said when babies started to be born again at Cooktown early next year, they and their families would receive a range of support services following the birth, as well as in the lead-up to the birth.

“Giving birth is only a small part of the journey of motherhood,’’ Miss Gibson said.

“Healthy mums are less likely to have premature births and they have heavier and healthier babies. When a baby is healthy they have a better start in life.”

If you are interested in being on the Community Birthing Reference Group, please contact Craig Egan, Cooktown MPHS Director of Nursing and Midwifery, on 4043 0111 or email Craig.Egan@ health.qld.gov.au.

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The initiative, part of the American Express Shop Small campaign, has received the backing of the Minister for Small Business, the Hon Bruce Billson MP, who believed anything that helps celebrate small businesses in the local community is a great thing.

“Small businesses are the backbone of communities and any support to encourage success, reward passion and entrepreneurial spirit is welcomed. The American Express Small Business Grants are recognition of the hard work, sleepless nights and enduring commitment of small business owners,” said Mr Billson.

Small businesses that accept American Express are eligible to win a Business Grant. Entry is automatic once an American Express transaction is processed.

In 2013, 30 Small Business Grants were awarded

by American Express. Prize winners used the funds in a range of ways including redesigning their website, purchasing new equipment, refurbishing their premises and improving their customer service delivery.

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift encourages Far North Queenslanders to pin their pockets with hope this Daffodil Day.

Hello yellow! Hello hope.

The statistics are sobering – around three Far North Queenslanders receive the shattering news they have cancer every single day.

Sadly nearly 450 locals will die from the disease this year – every one of those people is someone’s parent, partner, relative or friend.

Far North Queenslanders – I’m calling on you to fight back against a disease that takes too much this Daffodil Day. On Friday, August 22, nearly a million daffodils will light up the Sunshine State and brighten the lives of Far North Queenslanders diagnosed with cancer – and you can help make a difference.

landers like you, we can reduce the impact of cancer in Far North Queensland and give hope to the more than 1200 Far North Queenslanders who will be diagnosed with cancer this year.

It might seem like a simple act – wearing a pin, purchasing a bunch of flowers or adding a Cancer Council bear to your collection – but every dollar raised gives hope for better treatments, hope for more survivors, and hope for a cancer free future.

Show you care about beating cancer. Wear a Cancer Council pin this Daffodil Day – and pin your pocket with hope.

By wearing a Cancer Council pin, making a donation, selling merchandise or volunteering your time, you are helping us take another step closer to beating cancer.

Getting involved is easy, visit www. daffodilday.com.au, call 1300 65 65 85 or find us on Facebook www. facebook.com/daffodildayaustralia.

Now in its 28th year, Cancer Council Queensland hopes to raise $1.5 million through Daffodil Day to support its vital work in cancer research, education programs and patient support services.

You’ll also find Daffodil Day sites near your local shopping area, train and bus stations and other major locations on Friday, August 22.

With support from businesses, schools and everyday Queens-

More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available via Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 or cancerqld.org.au.

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CLUB NEWS Mareeba Lioness Club with Lyn Simpson

Lionesses at the Coast to Coast Bike Road. Patricia Pottle, Rosemary Wallace, Lyn Simpson, Suzanne Denyer, Delsi Delai and Sandra Wallace.

Mareeba Lioness Club members welcomed their new executive for the 2014-15 year at the well attended combined Mareeba Lions and Lionesses Changeover on June 21.

Janet Mills is the club’s new President leading an executive comprising Treasurer Catherine Gordois and Secretary Janet Parkinson.

Already, the club has swung into action with members preparing items for their float for the 2014 Big Mareeba Rodeo downtown parade and also out in the community assisting in the hosting of the Coast to Coast Bike Ride stopover at Mareeba’s Centenary Park on Sunday, June 29.

Mareeba Lionesses also assist in the kiosk at Mareeba Gladiators home games and also at the Northern Pride versus Easts Tigers Intrust Super State League Cup game at Davies Park on July 5.

The annual Mareeba Lions and Lionesses Cairns Show long weekend getaway will head to Pinnacle Village at Wonga Beach on July 19 to 21 where members and their partners and families have a great weekend.

Another popular event this month will be the annual Christmas in July at the open day at Davies Park on Sunday, July 20. We will be assisting the Lions Club with their yearly food stall at this event which attracts around 300 mobile homes and caravanners to our district each year.

Add to this the planning and activities the Club is involved in, particularly the 2014 Pink Ribbon Garden Party which will be held at DeLai’s fabulous gardens at Ray Road on August 23.

If you want to become involved with the Lioness Club and enjoy working with the community and enjoying club activities come and say hello to any of the members at any of the above events – or give me a call on 4092 3953.

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Celebration at the theatre The Mareeba Theatre group performed to packed audiences over three nights last week as they presented their mid-year play Happy Birthday.

The audience was invited to laugh along to the lively banter when relationships sour, when doors open and lives are changed and when tension erupts into hilarious nightmares as lives collide.

The plot is laid bare by deception and hy-

pocrisy, when frustrations give way to anger, intertwined with the fun of social issues the play embraces: love and infidelity.

Director Laurie Tracona said: “I wanted to direct a play that Mareeba audiences would enjoy seeing and that the play appeal to people with a sense of humour”.

The cast features talented locals who perform regularly with the theatre group.

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Robert – Bernard’s best friend, is played

by James Howe.

Brigit 1, the maid, is played by Ida Portella and Bernard’s secret lover, Brigit 2, is played by none other than Nina Grant.

The theatre group now looks forward to their end of year production as the cast audition for their show in December.

SWEET tunes, face painting and a chance to honour indigenous soldiers are on the cards for Kuranda’s NAIDOC celebrations.

The National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week celebrations are being held this week with Kuranda coming together on Wednesday, July 9, to celebrate aboriginal and islander cultures.

The main event will be the NAIDOC march, kicking off at 10am with a family fun day to follow and events in the park from 11am to 3.30pm.

Kara Ross has been helping Zenith Bonner, Jermaine Herbohn and William “Biri” Duffin organise the event and said people can expect a relaxed atmosphere with live music, a chance to jam on the open mic and fun for all. The celebrations will also include an opening ceremony and welcome to country.

“There hasn’t been a celebration in Kuranda for NAIDOC for years, and this is a chance to show support for first nations peoples,” Ms Ross said.

“The main thing is empowerment and empowering our people. We can come together and celebrate all the times we’ve had and we don’t really have the chance to do that anymore.”

The theme for this year’s celebration is Serving Country: Centenary & Beyond and there will be opportunities to recognise and pay respect to indigenous servicemen.

NAIDOC celebrations also cater for kids with face painting and indigi-games and there will be a free barbeque.

Kuranda’s NAIDOC celebrations are supported

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Watch what you waste TABLELANDERS have been asked to clean up the way they get rid of their rubbish, especially what they put in their recycle bins.

Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rosa Lee Long said the council’s Waste Services Team has been finding more household recycling bins are contaminated with unsuitable items.

Household “wet” waste such as used nappies and food scraps, even in small amounts, can spoil an entire truckload (up to four tonnes) of material.

“The Tablelands community is one of the only rural or regional communities in Queensland to have a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF),” Councillor Lee Long said.

The MRF is like a small factory where the recyclable materials that are collected from around the region are sorted into their different “streams” such as paper, plastics and aluminium. Once sorted it is baled up and sent off for processing.

Tablelands Regional Council Co-ordinator Waste Services Shane Teahan said some of the sorting is done mechanically and some of it is done by hand.

“However the MRF can only function effectively if we are able to feed clean recyclable material into it, as the machines don’t cope well with non-recyclable material,” Mr Teahan said.

“Our Transfer Station Operators also face a significant health risk by having to clear dirty nappies and

the likes. In fact, we have lost entire truck loads due to contamination levels being too high which means the community as a whole loses.”

Mr Teahan said not only is council unable to recover costs by shipping the material for further processing, but the waste is then put into general landfill which brings additional financial and environmental costs.

“It is at the point where our drivers are unable to pick some recycling bins up as they are clearly overflowing with non-recyclable material,” he said.

Mayor Lee Long said the community needed to work together to ensure the best results both in terms of costs and the impact on the environment.

“I am putting out a call for Tablelanders to make a little extra effort and ensure that the right material is put into the right bin,” she said.

“We are very lucky to live in such a beautiful part of the world and we all need to do our bit to keep it that way.”

Recyclable materials include plastics (excluding plastic bags), paper, cardboard and aluminium cans.

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The complete renovation and refit comes after the Mareeba Store had the same makeover last month.

Dimbulah Store Manager Richard Kneubuhler said: “The Dimbulah area is Commercial hardware manager Murray stasteeped in history especially ples and TGT board member Oscar Bugno. with its strong ties to the now nonexistent tobacco industry trained staff and brought our range of on which TGT was founded upon”. products to a standard that clients come to “The community I think appreciates it expect from a hardware store.” and is pleased to see an investment; there Dimbulah resident and member of is a lot more stock and a wider variety of the TGT board Oscar Bugno said: “This stock as well.

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MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL BUDGET 2014

- 2015

I present the budget for the financial year 2014-2015.

This budget is unequivocally a good news story for the community of the Mareeba Shire. Two years ago it was forecast that in the event of de-amalgamation the Mareeba Shire would have exhausted all of its cash reserves and would be financially distressed within five years.

This budget flies in the face of that prediction. It is true that this is a tough budget, as it must be. In the development of this budget, Council considered numerous options; all of which were difficult and some of which offered no hope for a successful future for this shire. Today we present a budget which reflects what this Council considers to have been the only viable option to set the Mareeba Shire on a trajectory which will guarantee its financial future.

At the outset I would like to express my appreciation of and admiration for Councillors and staff in their role in the preparation of this, which is clearly the most difficult budget ever presented in this chamber.

Tom Gilmore Mayor On the 9th of March 2013, the community of the old Mareeba Shire voted in favour of the de-amalgamation of the shire area from Tablelands Regional Council.

The reconstituted Mareeba Shire Council came into being on the 1st of January, 2014 and today is six months old.

In the lead-up to that vote, there were differing opinions expressed about the likely cost of de-amalgamation, both in the short and the long term. However, irrespective of these widely varying estimates, no one ought to be surprised that there is a considerable cost which must be carried by the community. It is important to set the record straight in terms of the process which has been followed to ensure that both the Mareeba Shire Council and the Tablelands Regional Council emerged from this de-amalgamation process with resources of staff, plant and equipment, and finances which were fair to both.

This process was prescribed by the Local Government (De-Amalgamation Implementation) Regulation 2013. In determining an equitable split, the financial processes of the Tablelands Regional Council were forensically dissected from amalgamation in March 2008 until the present, and resources redistributed as though the previous Mareeba Shire Council had never been amalgamated. The bulk of this work has been completed and this process will be finalised in the coming months.

The budget that I present today seeks to achieve one thing, and one thing only, and that is to establish Mareeba Shire's long-term, economic viability so the organisation will be able to provide a high level of service to this community for many years to come. Indeed, there is simply no alternative.

In compiling this budget a number of factors had to be considered. These factors include but are not limited to, the actual cost of the division of the two councils and the inherent on-going costs associated with the creation of a new local government entity .

The cost of de-amalgamation: 1.

The cost of de-amalgamation is estimated to be in the order of $5.1 million. However as interest on the debt is currently being capitalised, the final cost will be approximately $5.5 million, a once-off cost which is equal to $584 per property, based on 9,408 rateable properties.

2.

$2.2 million as a recurring annual on-cost, which is the real cost of the duplication caused by the establishment of a new council and all of the operational costs associated with the creation of a totally new entity.

In respect of the once-off cost, Council has been instructed that it may not take a loan from the Treasury Corporation to repay the temporary de-amalgamation facility on the 30th of June 2015. We therefore intend, beginning in the 2015/2016 budget year, to manage this matter by way of an internal borrowing from constrained reserves, and to repay the cost over time to reduce the impact on ratepayers. The cost to next year's budget will be $752,000 calculated at 6.5% over ten years for interest and redemption.

In respect of the recurrent costs incurred as a result of de-amalgamation, these costs are built into this budget's outlays and must be confronted immediately to ensure the long term viability of the shire.

Therefore, Council has determined that sufficient measures are contained within the structure of this budget, to ensure that future budgets begin on a firm footing and not subject to the need to recoup these on-costs by further rate rises in the future.

Some of these measures include the immediate reduction of the staff complement of 11 positions, saving $1 million and then a further reduction of the staff complement by way of natural attrition and voluntary early retirement over the period of this financial year. Further, we have allowed for an immediate reduction of 5% in materials and services outlays in the operating budget. It is expected that these savings, and as much as a further ten percent, will be achieved through a full and comprehensive review of the levels of service delivery across the shire. Once fully implemented, these measures will ensure effective cost delivery of services. As a result of these measures, there may well be a reduction of the levels of service provided in certain areas. We will, however, do what we can to minimise the impact on ratepayers. This is a significant step forward in establishing this Shire as viable in the long term.

There will be critics of this budget, as is always the case, but the community can rest assured that after the most careful consideration, the Council has adopted the only realistic solution.

By taking the decisions that we have today, we deliver a balanced budget with a modest operating surplus of $42,000 in the general fund and a consolidated surplus of $5.9 million. This consolidated surplus, which mainly comes from the utilities area is used to fund necessary capital works, noting our capital budget does not form part of the operating budget.

I now turn to the substance of the budget: The general rate is increased by 9.9% which means that an average residential property will pay an extra $95 per year.

Increases in rates and charges for this year, provide the council with an extra $1,169,410 for the full year, which equates to an increase of 8.75% in general revenue.

Water charges will increase by 3.2% There will be no increase in sewerage charges The cost of garbage services will increase by 5.15% in line with contractual obligations.

Overall Result: • A balanced budget, with as low as possible increases in rates and charges whilst guaranteeing a sustainable Council. With the long term forecast based on keeping future rate increases limited to increases in the cost of operations.

• Depreciation is fully funded (which means we can work at keep our existing assets at an appropriate level).

• A modest operating surplus of $42,261, which means we can fund our debt repayments and slowly build a reserve so, in the future, we will be able to fund new or improved infrastructure rather than just repairing the existing.

• Maintenance programme for all assets including roads, bridges and built assets of $10.83M , which includes $600,000 being reserved for a gravel road resheet programme.

• Capital works programme of $6.77M, including: ROADS and BRIDGES PARKS $2.380M Reseal programme maintaining our bitumen roads $46,000 Speewah repair Ross Common Park playground equipment $577,000 Bilwon Road upgrade $10,000 Irvinebank Fire Station drainage improvement $15,000 Mareeba Mary Andrews Park – extend the car park $360,000 Pinnacle Creek causeway $680,000 Bridges and culverts LAND and FACILITIES $300,000 Costin Street pavement rehabilitation $ 60,000 Kuranda Library service centre relocation & fit out $150,000 Anzac Avenue intersection upgrade $100,000 Kuranda Recreation Centre new amenities block $ 70,000 Julatten, Geraghty Park demolish cottages and replace with a shed $100,000 Marinelli Estate/Seary Road works $5,000 Chillagoe pave around monument $50,000 Upgrade of rural grids $35,000 McLeans Bridge Road upgrade This budget has been compiled in extraordinary circumstances and is framed around the historic $220,000 Torrisi Road, Marinelli Estate stormwater need to establish our new Mareeba Shire Council as a respected and viable member of the local government community. I do not pretend that the decisions taken have been easy and neither do PLANT and FLEET I expect that it will achieve universal acclaim. None the less, the community must understand that their $365,000 Plant and Fleet – replacement plant and fleet Council has canvassed every possible angle and has sought every opportunity to ease the burden on WATER and WASTE WATER ratepayers following the decision taken to return to our local government roots. Therefore, I and my $115,000 SCADA & Telemetry Network Installation-Stage 2 (upgrade) Council are certain of the track that we have taken, knowing that we are building for the future. $115,000 Install Smart Meters Stage 1 The financial and managerial challenges posed by de-amalgamation are confronted head on in $60,000 Chlorine disinfection upgrade – all water treatment plants this document, creating a sound platform and certain positive future for the Mareeba Shire $15,000 Dimbulah - Cemetery water main upgrade Council. $700,000 Kuranda -Barang Street sewer main upgrade $35,000 Kuranda -Barang Street new standby generator SHIRE COUNCIL

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Mareeba rodeo ball

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Friday, July 4, 2014 Mareeba RSL Angela and Shane Srhoj

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More than 200 people enjoyed delicious Italian cuisine while being entertained

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Rodeo action all weekend!!

Saddle up for a great weekend WHETHER you are looking for the best rodeo arena action or to let your hair down at the Town Parade, the Mareeba Rodeo weekend has something for everyone.

The fun will kick off at the Mareeba Mazda Down Town Parade this Friday with fantastic floats rolling down Byrnes Street from 7.45pm. Be sure to check out the dazzling Rodeo Queen entrants on their floats,

before the 2014 Rodeo Queen is announced around 8.30pm, near the cenotaph. For the kids and youngat-heart there will be a side show alley with stalls and amusements, west of Byrnes Street.

The arena will be action-packed on the weekend with saddle bronc, bull riding, steer wrestling and more. Head ring side to see who will come out on top when the dust settles. Kids won’t be left out when they

have a chance to compete in the junior events, including barrel racing, bull riding and breakaway roping.

While Queensland may have been defeated at the State of Origin, competitors will be keen to prove they still rule the arena at the Interstate Challenge. Woodchoppers will also be getting into the swing of things and the stud beef cattle show will display the best the land has to offer.

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Rodeo action all weekend!!

Thanks from the President I take this opportunity to welcome visitors to Mareeba to share with us another great Rodeo Weekend. The street parade, all the great sideshow entertainment, agricultural show exhibits, stud beef exhibits, woodchops and more will bring together what our committee believes is arena rodeo entertainment equal to any in Australia.

The committee has sought to provide something for everyone and has acquired the best available rodeo stock from Matt Adams, Dubbo NSW, and other stock contractors from Nebo north, along with comedy acts, the Mazda Challenge and this year the extra special Lindsay Australia’s Rooftop Express I also take the opportunity to thank

our committee event partner HP Custom Fabrication, sponsors, businesses, volunteers and all who support the popular annual Mareeba Rodeo and Festival.

I also thank our southern visitors, some of who make this their annual winter retreat, and the volunteers who make their stay something to remember.

I look forward to sharing this great weekend of sport and entertainment with you.

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Matrons give confidence boost

By Katherine Kokkonen

BEAUTY is more than skin deep for the Rodeo Queen entrants, with classes in deportment helping them to shine from within.

Matron Frances Petersen has been helping rodeo queen entrants tap into their inner confidence for the past five years. The title of matron doesn’t tell the full story with Ms Petersen seeing herself as a mother figure for the girls. The matrons are like chaperones, who do teach the entrants about physical appearances through classes on skin care, hair, make-up, but also teach the girls public speaking and interviewing skills.

“I always had a liking for deportment and teaching kids how to better themselves and when I was asked to do this I thought it was great,” Ms Petersen said.

“I enjoy this every year because the girls are very shy and timid and by the time we are finished in three weeks they have built up their confidence. We have been able to open up these girls and they are going out into the public world. They look after themselves head-to-toe and are confident.”

Ms Petersen said the skills the entrants learn during the Rodeo Queen competition help to build self-esteem and come in handy later in life.

“These are things a lot of people don’t get taught,” she said.

“When they are going for first interview with an employer they know about eye contact.”

While this year’s Rodeo Queen Competition may soon be coming to an end, Ms Petersen won’t be hanging up her matron’s hat anytime soon.

“While I can, I’ll be doing this,” she said. “I just love it.”

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Community commitment keeps McGrath coming back

Deborah McGrath has been helping out at the Mareeba Rodeo for more than 25 years.

The dust and excitement of rodeo runs in Deborah McGrath’s blood and has motivated her to help out at the Mareeba Rodeo for more than 25 years.

Ms McGrath’s family has been involved in the rodeo scene since her grandfather, Dave McGrath, was helping his father bring in cattle to be used at the rodeo. It became a family tradition with Ms McGrath’s father, Gary, and uncle, Evan, doing the same over the years.

However Ms McGrath did not follow her ancestors in rounding up cattle, but rather found her rodeo niche in helping run the event smoothly. She first became involved when she was just 14 and was writing out cards recording the competitors in each chute and running the information up to the announcers. She continued doing this job until she started working fulltime in the office and became the Mareeba Rodeo Secretary in 1990. She has spent the past 25 years either as the Secretary or a volunteer.

“I like being able to help out and make sure everything runs smoothly, not just for the rodeo but for all of the festival events in the lead-up, as well,” Ms McGrath said.

“I enjoy the camaraderie and catching up with

Interstate battle in the arena

friends each year. It’s a good thing to do some community service, when you can.

“Thank you to everyone who has helped me over the past 25 years. It certainly makes the job easier by having so many volunteers.”

As a kid, Ms McGrath loved the chariot race and dodgem cars, but in her role as Secretary she is often kept busy in the office. If she gets the chance, she tries to take a break and run out to grab some chips and watch the rodeo events.

“I like to watch the saddle bronc, if I can. Although it always seems to be busy in the office whenever that even is on, so most times I miss it,” she said.

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“It’s a crowd pleaser and everyone enjoys it,” Liaver said.

He will compete in the steer wrestling event and said his 199 Byrnes St, key to winning was keeping his mind on his game and not Mareeba paying attention to his opponent.

4092 1133 “If you’ve got to throw a steer down, you have to think about getting the job done,” Liaver said.

“If you look at them, then you’re buggered. That’s what wrecks a lot of people because they are trying to look over and aren’t thinking about their job.”

Queensland representative Queensland representative Joel Hilditch and Queensland Captain Lee Liaver will be going head-to-head with the Blues at the Mareeba Rodeo.

Joel Hilditch will also compete “I sew with a red hot needle & burning thread” in the steer wrestling along with Forget rugby league, when the dust settles at the Mareeba another Mareeba competitor, Best of luck to the 2014 Mareeba Rodeo the true winner of the State of Origin will be decided.

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By Katherine Kokkonen STUNTS, comedy and astounding horsemanship will all be in the arena when The Rooftop Express rolls into the Mareeba Rodeo.

The Rooftop Express has taken to the road with six performers, 12 horses, eight steers and a myriad of working dogs. The show has been running for three years, but this will be its first time up north.

Performer David Manchon said the team was feeling a bit nervous ahead of their performance at the rodeo, but were looking forward to putting on “the best show on dirt”.

“Everyone up there knows good horses, good dogs and tough cattle and what’s possible with them, so it’s a little bit nerve wracking for us,” he said. “It’s a pretty fast paced, Australian storyline with big stunts and lots of comedy. It’s a family show with plenty

that the kids will appreciate and there will be stuff for them to point and giggle at.”

Mr Manchon said he felt privileged to be part of the show and make people excited about primary industries. He saw the show as not only entertaining, but a way help the Australian way of life in the bush prosper.

“This is homage to drovers and the way things were, but it is

also a modern twist on things and a way to promote the bush,” Mr Manchon said.

“All sorts of people and kids might see something and take an interest and they might later ask about primary producers.”

T h e Rooftop Express will take centre stage at the main arena on Saturday, at 6.30pm and Sunday at 2.45pm.

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With record crowds expected, police are urging parents to remain vigilant in an effort to reduce the incidents of lost children, belongings and property theft.

Mareeba Police will again make available to families the free armbands which will allow them to include their mobile phone number that they will have at the event. In the event police locate a lost child, they can make contact with the parent and reunite them with their child quickly. Prior to attending the parade or rodeo, families should establish a rendezvous point to meet at should the family become separated.

Parents are encouraged to speak to their children about the importance of protective behaviours and what they should do, should they become lost or placed in an unsafe situation.

Armbands can be collected from the Mareeba Police Station, The Rodeo Office and the Police Command Post behind the arena on Saturday and Sunday.

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and Ms Blanch said she proudly supported rodeo clowns and bullfighters because of the essential role they have in keeping competitors safe.

“I’m just trying to give them the recognition they deserve,” she said.

“I call them the true heroes of the rodeo because they are the ones out there looking after the boys that are having a go at riding.”

Ms Blanch has big dreams for the future and hoped to open more Pure Dust stores around the country. For the time being, she is busy at her Mareeba store and taking the clothes on the road to shows and rodeos.

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The colourful display has been charming locals and visitors in the leadup to this weekend’s Mareeba Rodeo.

Branch Supervisor Wendy Rutherford said the decorations were all part of getting into the community spirit, with staff getting dressed up in western gear and playing country music to get into the swing of things.

Kids aren’t left out of the action with special rodeo themed craft activities ranging from silk painting to sand art.

“We’ve been packed out every time. It’s been great,” Ms Rutherford said.

“It’s about getting people together and learning through fun.”

Eddie Stevens, 4, didn’t pass up the chance to have his photo taken in the special cowboy painting created by staff member Lindsay Arthur. Eddie said his favourite thing about the rodeo was seeing all the bulls, but he didn’t want to grow up to be a cowboy.

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Pure Dust owner Sally Blanch has gone back to her roots and is showing how country clothes design is done with her label Pure Dust.

Ms Blanch opened her first Pure Dust store in Mareeba last month and is delighted by the support she has received.

Previously, Ms Blanch lived on the Gold Coast and designed swimwear, earning her an RAQ fashion award in 1996. She moved to Mareeba three years ago and loved the community spirit of the town.

“I fell into that business and was never really into swimwear designing,” Ms

Blanch said.

“I’m a horsey girl, I love the country and I love where I live.”

She said she had received a lot of positive feedback on Pure Dust and put the brand’s appeal down to the colourful and fresh design of the clothes. Ms Blanch said she loved when customers got excited about Pure Dust products.

“It steps away from your regular country fashion style,” she said.

Ms Blanch described Pure Dust as a community brand that is built around local identities, such as rodeo clown Teddy Simpson. Pure Dust sponsored the rodeo clowns at the National Finals in Tamworth

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It's the last week of school holidays, it’s rodeo time and there's a good line up of flics to whet your appetite at The Rising Sun Cinema, in Mareeba.

New on screen is the excellent and very funny cop comedy caper 22 JUMP STREET with Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. All the critics think it's even better than the first Jump Street.

Family fun centres around RIO 2 and HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 – both delightful animations for all ages.

If something a bit more serious is what you want, there are several more screenings during the week of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS.

extendable, gloriously idiotic buddy-cop comedy franchise.

With even more self-referencing jokes and straight-faced delivery than before, it's a fair bet that those who liked 21 Jump Street will adore 22 Jump Street. Embracing the rehash ethos of most junk sequels, the pair now head to college for what ends up being a heightened rerun of the first film.

It's essentially a very happy cross-pollination of Police Academy and Dumb & Dumber, with Hill again flexing his considerable comic muscles and Tatum proving his chops as a naturally funny goofball. A guaranteed laugh-getter and a fine addition to America's rich tradition of bonehead comedy.

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After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership.

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A time to reflect

Relay For Life has been celebrated around the world by passionate communities for many years, and Tablelands plan to carry on that tradition.

The event as we know it first came to light in 1985 when Dr Gordy Klatt - a colorectal surgeon - spent a gruelling 24 hours running and walking around a local oval to raise awareness about cancer and funds to beat the disease.

Today, the event is run in every state and territory of Australia, raising more than $14 million nationwide each year.

Every dollar that we raise at Tablelands Relay For Life contributes to that, and supports Cancer Council’s work in research, early detection programs, and local patient support services.

The same core mission to raise vital funds for a cancer free future remains, and it is the fundamental reason many of our participants walk throughout the night.

Some walk for themselves and some walk for loved ones affected by cancer – but no matter the reason, the fact that so many people are united with a common goal is captivating.

Relayers come together, share their stories, support one another, and reflect on their personal journey.

The three ceremonies held include the opening lap to celebrate cancer survivors and carers, the candlelight ceremony to remember loved ones lost to cancer and a closing ceremony to celebrate the achievements of Relay.

A highlight for myself, and often for many at the event, is the candlelight ceremony.

At the dusk candlelight ceremony, participants light candles and line the track with bags inscribed with messages of love, remembrance and hope, to inspire participants to continue walking throughout the night and keep fighting.

With your help, Tablelands, we are able to continue fighting back against cancer and making a vital difference.

Relay For Life participants and the community are invited to join in the three ceremonies, and can register for each one at the event by visiting the registrations tent.

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

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

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The LAND No light at the end of the tunnel for live cattle exporters KAP Leader and the Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter MP is furious about the Federal Department of Agriculture increasing their fees and charges for live cattle export, by up to 66% in some cases.

As outlined on the Department of Agriculture’s website, processing, administration and overnight fees have risen to over $529 per 15 mins processing time.

According to Cattlemen in the Gulf this would equate to roughly $5 per head of cattle leaving Australia by sea.

Mr Katter believed the Government has given with one hand but taken with the other and the additional fees are the difference between making a profit and running at a loss.

“Over 2000 farmers are in banking default in Queensland.

Only 168 applied for their concessional loans and only 64 of them were eligible for the assistance,” he said.

“To impose $5 a head fees and charges on top of what they (cattlemen) have been through in the last 3 years shows the callousness and officiousness of the ALP and the LNP ministers. This announcement leaves any decent Christian person with a foul smell of sewage in their nostrils.

“The ALP Government with their mindless callous vandalism, wrecked the live cattle export producers and their numerous contractors and employees and now this LNP mob are sitting on $720 million of loan monies and on top of this they have applied a $5 extra charge per head. We are talking about 10 per cent of their entire income. After mustering and cartage, I doubt whether they would be making $300. $5 is the difference between making a profit and making a loss.”

“The light at the end of the tunnel is a loco motive coming at you at 100klms an hour.”

Answers not blowing in the wind

By Katherine Kokkonen

COMMUNITY cynicism of Ratch-Australia and resistance to their proposed Mt Emerald wind farm came to the fore at a presentation of a review on the proposal’s draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Approximately 100 people packed in for the presentation by Sustainable Solutions, who were commissioned to complete the review by Tablelands Wind Turbine Action.

The presentation highlighted gaps in Ratch-Australia’s draft EIS on the proposed Mt Emerald wind farm.

Sustainable Solutions’ Kim Forde detailed the work done by scientists over two weeks to review the draft EIS at the presentation on Tuesday, July 1, at the Barron Valley Hotel, Atherton.

Local business owner Bruce Watkins was appalled by the number of gaps and the range of inadequacies in the draft EIS. He was particularly concerned about the lack of information in the noise and aesthetics assessments and that no study had been presented on the effect the development would have on land values.

“These are the mums and dads who worked long and hard to buy those homes and businesses and now the rug

has been pulled out from under them and it is not fair,” he said.

“Ratch did not consult with the community, to start with, and they are very out of touch with what is going on in the community.

“There hasn’t been quantitative or qualitative research done and it is quite appalling that it has come to the stage.”

Mr Watkins said Ratch-Australia had made no effort to engage with the community. He also expressed frustration that requests for information were met with vague replies and differing information.

“One week they are putting 75 turbines, the next week they are putting 69, then they’re putting 72,” he said.

“They can’t get their figures straight and surely an economic—and I say that loosely—development of this size, with so many people affected, needs to be more accountable and more trustworthy and stable than flippant numbers thrown about every week.”

While submissions on the draft EIS closed on Wednesday, July 2, Ratch-Australia granted some extensions until today, but did not grant a two week blanket extension on submissions.

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Sustainable Solutions’ review found gaps in Ratch-Australia’s draft EIS on the proposed Mt Emerald wind farm, including in: • More information required on effects on groundwater and further studies on baseline water quality • No mention of blasting in noise assessment • EIS focuses heavily on quolls with poor examination of direct impacts on migratory species • Further information needed on employment types and whether jobs will be available for locals

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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.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 8 ounces pasta, orecchiette 1/3 cup pesto 1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced

April 21 to May 21

Method 2. Cook, stirring ocassionally, until the garlic just starts to turn brown, about 1-2 minutes. Set this aside.

May 22 to June 21

3. In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.

4. Drain the pasta and return the pasta back to the pot. Add the cooked garlic, pesto, basil, cheese, lemon zest, and if you need to add some extra liquid, add the lemon juice.

5. Stir thoroughly to make sure all the pasta is coated.

6. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Cancer

June 22 to July 22 Your charm will mesmerize members of the opposite sex this week. Your ability to be practical in business will help. Someone you live with is ready to play emotional games.

July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 5 days.

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

Plan to do things with your faithful pet or with youngsters who have interesting hobbies. Your irritability will lead to family squabbles. You can have a great time if you go out with the one you love.

Try to be precise in your communications.

Aug 23 - Sept 23

You will be able to contribute a great deal to organizations that you join. Do not sign contracts or get involved in any uncertain financial deals.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

The stamina you possess will be apparent in your approach to your hobbies and creative projects. One-sided relationships are likely. Your mate, however, may not be too pleased with you. Get down to business.

Throw yourself into your work.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Colleagues may try to undermine you when talking to superiors. Make plans to mix business with pleasure. Dinner with clients or business associates should be successful. You may find yourself in an emotional fix if you interfere in other people’s problems.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Your involvement in interest groups may bring you popularity.

Look into some form of physical recreation. Your need to obtain additional details will lead you into strange topics of conversation.

Capricorn

Annulus

Ellipse

Octagon

Round

Arc

Heart

Orb

Sector

Circle

Helix

Oval

Shape

Cone

Kite

Plane

Square

Curve

Line

Point

Star

Disc

Lozenge

Prism

Torus

Dot

Nonagon

Ray

Wedge

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Advancement can be yours if you put your efforts into work related matters. Beware of colleagues who don’t have your best interests in mind.

Aquarius

2 tablespoons pecorino romano, or parmesan, grated 2 teaspoons lemon zest 1-3 teaspoons lemon juice salt and pepper

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the olive oil until hot and then add the minced garlic.

Control those desires to cast your fate to the wind. Don’t let your lover put demands on you.

Emotionally you won’t see things accurately. Be diplomatic when dealing with in-law.

Virgo

Max 24o Min 15o

Lemon Pesto Pasta

Try to keep to yourself; work diligently on domestic chores and responsibilities. Romantic opportunities are evident. There might be a problem with a will or with an insurance policy.

Gemini

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

ACROSS

DOWN

7. Be filled with wonder or astonishment.

8. A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.

9. A period of time equal to a twentyfourth part of a day 10. (Especially of a gas or vapour) foul-smelling; noxious.

11. Cleansing lotion for a person’s eye.

13. In a state of excited movement.

15. Messages distributed by electronic means.

16. An empress of Russia before 1917.

18. Restore electrical energy in by connecting it to a power supply.

19. A selective slaughter of animals.

21. A person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

22. Prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age.

1. The lower part of the wall of a room, below about waist height, when decorated differently from the upper part.

2. In all directions.

3. A small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.

4. Self-indulgently sentimental.

5. Overcome with, characterized by, or resulting from fear, panic, or the like.

6. The faculty or power of using one’s will.

12. Make a loud, repetitive noise.

14. The Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the Aztec.

17. A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, or salivating.

20. A girl or young woman.

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Try to make your lover understand that you need to do things with your friends. You might not accomplish all that you want to at home this week. Don’t be too quick to judge others.

Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20

Trips will be exciting. Make a point of working on yourself.

Emotional deception is evident.

Your partner may be reluctant to tell you how they feel.

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

The LYND 174 on 114 Yarrabee

Photo is an artists impression only, and may vary from the finished product.

What a little beauty.

Perfectly suited to retirees, or those that do not require two-car accommodation or a fourth bedroom, the floor plan of this home is fabulous.

Boasting 174m2 under roof, with two alfresco dining areas, plus a media room. The Lynd design is lifestyle orientated and the facade also delivers excellent street appeal.

The Package Deal is proposed for Lot 114 Yarrabee, 950m2 with fine views of the mountains and surrounding trees. Located only minutes from town, yet enjoying all of the services you have to expect, Yarrabee blocks present the sensation of being out of town.

Tropic Coast Homes (QBCC 1089966), offer a fantastic range of houses to choose from, the Lynd is one of the many. House and land are sold on separate contracts – the land is $92,000 and the house is$204,000, a grand total of $296,000.

Contact Debbie today on 0409 321 000 or Aaron on 0409 421 782. Visit amarooparkestate.com. au for more information.

Space, privacy and convenient location

Concrete blocks home, two blocks from Coles

This four bedroom concrete block home is located in a quiet, family friendly area of town close to schools and less than two blocks from Coles. Charming and very practical, this home has everything a young family will need.

The entrance to the home is welcoming, with a front porch and single bay carport. With a brandnew paint job to the entire home, inside and out, and new carpet and vinyl throughout, this solid older home has a brand-new-home feel. There is fresh carpet to the bedrooms and lounge room and vinyl in the dining area & kitchen.

The kitchen is convenient with an electric stove/oven combination. The living area is spacious, with plenty of natural light and sliding glass door access to the front patio. The master bedroom is huge and has air-conditioning, one other bedroom has a built-in wardrobe.

The bathroom is practical and there is an external laundry, serviced by an electric hot water system and out the back is a paved patio. Fully fenced, with a low maintenance yard, there are also a couple of garden sheds at the rear of the property.

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FEATURES: • Four bedroom concrete block home • Modern interior, timber internal walls • Convenient kitchen & dining area • Carpet to bedrooms, master with air-con • Front porch & rear patio, single carport • External laundry, electric hot water system • Two garden sheds, low maintenance yard • Fully fenced residential allotment

To arrange an inspection or for more information please contact exclusive agent Remo Esposito of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today.

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

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Langton Avenue, Mareeba $285,000 EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Sibi Girgenti Real Estate 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473

What a superb lifestyle this property ensuite and WIR plus air-conditioning offers. Privacy and space yet con- in all bedrooms veniently located within walking dis• Office nook with in-built desk tance to the Catholic high school and • Built-ins and storage cupboards only minutes to town as well as being throughout plus wall mounted ironing surrounded by other quality acreage station homes. The 3 bedroom brick veneer • In-built bar in the living area home is positioned on 1.78 acres; in• Solar hot water system corporated in that is ¾ of an acre fully • 9m x 7.5m colourbond powered fenced at the rear or the property cur- shed with shelving and two roller door rently used as a horse paddock which access offers the added privacy of no rear • pop-up irrigation to lawn plus adneighbours. ditional bore Other features include: • 7205m2 fully fenced allotment • Low maintenance brick veneer with children’s play area incorporating a cubby house, sandpit and swing construction • Fully fenced ¾ acre horse pad• Fully tiled with double lockup garage and separate freestanding car- dock at rear This superb family home is the port that will accommodate two vehiperfect opportunity to really enjoy cles • Verandah along 1 length of the comfortable family living in an acreage environment without sacrificing home • Large windows that allow lots of convenience. natural light and excellent airflow • Large separate octagonal lounge For further information or to arrange a private inspection please room with views out to the gardens • Generous kitchen with ample call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi. bench space, corner pantry, gas cooktop, inAddress: Owens Street, Mareeba built bin on the bench Price: $485,000 top & generous space Agent: EXCLUSIVE Joe Torrisi Real Estate allowance for a fridge & Contact: 0417 700 468 freezer • Main bedroom with

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PROPERTY A place to call home

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

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

Exclusive to Altitude Realty Maree- to our local primary school (Biboohra ba is this new to the market fully State School), or for the High School fenced five acre block. students it will take them to Mareeba It is 5km's down Bilwon Road in SHS. Biboohra. Front of the block is flat Biboohra has it's own general fuel ground then climbs up the hill to views store. Please let us know when you of over 200 degrees looking towards would like to inspect.

Quaid's dam and to the ranges Cairns way.

Inspect by appointment today with Horses have been grazing on this Dee Harris at Altitude Realty Mareeblock for nearly 30 years. For a small- ba. Phone 4092 4100 or 0419 790 er acreage block it is a fairly private 997. www.altituderealtymareeba. place. com.au There is a bore in, bitumen driveway and Address: Bilwon Road, BIBOOHRA new steel gate. Power Price: $195,000 pole is at the front of the Dee Harris Agent: property and a school

Altitude Realty Mareeba bus will stop there too. It Contact: 0419 790 997 or 4092 4100 will deliver your children

4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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AUCTION

ENJOY THE SERENITY OF THIS RURAL RETREAT 14 BROOKLYN VILLAGE ESTATE, MOUNT CARBINE If getting away from it all is high on your agenda, you’ll want to take a look at this unique property located within Mount Carbine’s Brooklyn Village Estate.

• Spacious bedrooms • Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen • Generous 1452m2 allotment (approx.)

• Separate laundry with rear access • Maintained common areas and facilities

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

Leave your car at home

PRICE REDUCED, OWNERS READY TO SELL!

UNDER CONTRACT

Thursday July 10 between 12noon and 1pm at 101 Walsh Street, Mareeba.

SOLD!

4 Swan Street, Mareeba - Steal at $215,000 Neg

open house: Wednesday July 9 and

PRICED TO SELL!

24 Macrae Street, Mareeba - Reduced $230,000

 Three bedrooms (2 with built-ins) + office  Large master bedroom with airconditioning  Polished timber floors, fans and raked ceilings  Huge kitchen with plenty of cupboard and bench space  Fully tiled bathroom with shower and separate tub  Good sized dining room, opens to massive lounge room  Double garage/carport with roller door  Fully fenced 756m2 allotment, garden shed

 Four bedroom home  Separate shower and toilet  Stunning spa in the bathroom for ultimate relaxation  Brand new kitchen with a huge built-in pantry  Beautiful polished timber floors  Teenager’s retreat out the back  Fully airconditioned  Fully fenced 812m2

Contact: Remo Esposito 0401 969 473

Contact: Vince Costas 0419 926 691

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

Celebrating

40 YEARS

CAN you find a house like this so well. This close to the town amenities close to the CBD? If not you need to are a bonus.

Priced at $290,000 negotiable see us at Mareeba Real Estate Agencome and inspect at the open house cies today.

This home is of concrete block on Wednesday July 2 and Thursday construction with cement rendered July 3 between 12noon and 1pm at internal walls and features three 101 Walsh Street, Mareeba. bedrooms, spacious open plan living area, built-in cupboard in the hallway, Contact exclusive agent Mareeba covered timber floors throughout, Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556 front patio, downstairs laundry, one or 0427 153 868. Email mrea4880@ bathroom, one toilet, a single carport, qld.chariot.net.au rainwater tank and a garden shed all on a 658m2 allotment.

This home is also Address: 101 Walsh Street, Mareeba in walking distance to Price: $290,000 NEG the hospital, ambuAgent: Mareeba Real Estate Agencies lance, church, mosque, Contact: 4092 1556 school, medical clinic Lyn 0427 153 868 and a good night out as

4092 5255

What a Bargain!

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

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• Uniquely Designed • Separate Media Room • Overlooking 5 Acres • Large Back Deck

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

$170,000 neg

$549,000 neg

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AureliA 0418 183 555

AureliA 0418 183 555

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$69,000!!! www.4880.com.au/2658519 AureliA 0418 183 555

PrivatE & PEacEful

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• 43 Partially Fenced Acres • Large Dam + Sauna • Spacious Modern Home • Excellent Location

fEaturE PackEd horsE ProPErty!

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• 15.5 Fully Fenced Acres • 2 Dams & 2 Bores • Sand Arena • Inground Pool

$590,000 neg

$755,000 neg

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www.4880.com.au/2662731

Andrew 0418 183 444

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Andrew 0418 183 444

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PROPERTY

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Location, LifestyLe and so affordabLe!

CONTRACT FALLEN, PRICE REDUCED! 3 DWELLINGS + 20 ACRES

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

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

Take advantage of this opportunity to secure an acreage that offers both lifestyle and income.

• Conveniently located on the Cairns side • Approximately 20 acres • Rental income of $930 per week • Combination of mature fruit trees • 3 bay lockable shed + machinery shed • Bore + dam • Amenities block Vendors are motivated and want this property sold!

Price: NOW $589,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1159261

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Enjoy the serenity this 2.5 acre megalitres of gravity fed water from property has to offer, located in a the Tinaroo channel system, so no lovely rural setting, with no immediate pumping required. neighbours in sight, it is the perfect There are various machinery place if you're looking for peace and sheds, a greenhouse and even a chook run. privacy.

Property features include a three Private and Peaceful country lifebedroom red brick home with lovely style, it doesn't get any better than open plan living, a spacious country this. kitchen, three comfortable bedrooms and a bathroom with separate bath Contact Norma Moloney today on and shower.

0417 541 126. Web link: http://rayOutside the back patio is the ideal whiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/arplace to have the BBQ tongs in one riga/1118527/ hand a coldie in the other, looking out over the well maintained lawns, Address: MAREEBA gardens and various Price: $449,000 NEG fruit trees including a Agent: Norma Moloney gorgeous lychee orRay White Rural chard.

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Looking for peace and privacy?

OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY 12TH JULY 10am to 11.15am - 12 SALIHE AvENUE, MAREEbA

EXTRA LARGE FAMILY RESIDENCE Multitude of internal and external areas any large or extended family would be delighted to call this property home.

Featuring: • 4 oversized bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Extra large kitchen with walk-in pantry • Separate dining, lounge, rumpus room • Huge outside entertaining area • 13m x 7.5m powered shed • Bore + town water • Irrigated gardens Price: $515,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

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 • Airconditioning throughout • 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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HOuSe aNd LaNd PaCKageS at Kenneally Estate, Mareeba If you're looking for room to move acres and watch the sun set as you then I invite you to inspect this love- enjoy a quiet relaxing drink or two. ly family home on the Cairns side of This property ticks all of the boxes in Mareeba in a sought after acreage everything you would want in a rural subdivision. setting and more.

Now priced at $465,000 negotiable This property has many features to come and have a look. You may just offer including: Spacious living areas, four bed- decide to stay. rooms, two bathrooms, double lockup garage. good size kitchen includ- Contact Norma Moloney at Ray ing dishwasher, range hood, pantry White Rural Mareeba on 0417 541 and bench space galore.

126 for further details. Web link Outside there is a large undercover http://raywhiteruralmareeba.com. patio great for entertaining. au/qld/mareeba/1118524/ Fully fenced block with paddocks for horses, dam, bore plus Address: MAREEBA rainwater tanks and a Price: $465,000 NEG school bus runs straight Agent: Norma Moloney past the front gate.

Ray White Rural Sit on your rear patio Contact: 0417 541 126 that overlooks your five

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ExclusivE to Ray White Mareeba

Opportunity KNOCKS

Investment or first home at Seary Road, Mareeba!

LiSted at $325,000 tO SeLL

House prices only – land starts from $85,000

Contact ExCluSIvE AgEnt Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

Contact Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

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PROPERTY

Relax and enjoy – It’s got it all Big family living, four bedrooms, studio, pool and tradesman shed on one acre.

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

NEW LISTING • 4 Units • Solid Block • $210,000 Each • Airconditioned • Brand New • In Town

www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au altitudemareeba@aapt.net.au

107-111 BYRNES ST

Carefree family living starts here with low maintenance tiled living areas, open plan design and plenty of natural light.

The home has been designed with the kitchen as the central hub, which overlooks the patio, pool and back yard. Fully equipped for the serious cook with practical work space and loads of cupboard space.

You will be spoiled back and front veranda's, and if gardening for choice with me- is your thing or not there are great estabdia room, adjoining lished, low maintenance irrigated gardens library and very or- surrounding the home. ganised his and hers Located in the popular Wylandra Estate home office with built on a fully fenced block in a family friendly in shelving. street. There is simply nothing to do but Plenty of room for relax, sit back and enjoy. This home truly all of the family to does have it all, better be quick if you want spread out and enjoy it all. all this home has to offer. The kids will be For more information or to arrange a entertained for hours private inspection please call exclusive with the pool and marketing Agent Aurelia Rogato 0418 have loads of room to 183 555. 4880.com.au/2681422. Buyers play in the back yard.

In The High $400’s Must Inspect.

Not forgetting the very important lockable two-bay shed with Address: Mareeba awning and a fully lined, air conPrice: HIGH $400’s ditioned Studio!

Agent: EXCULSIVE Aurelia Rogato Enjoy the great breeze that Rogato Bros Real Estate flows through the house from the Contact: 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555

Solid investment opportunity Ticks ALL the

BOXES! 1 Acre Blocks

BIBOOHRA LAND PARCELS

Beautiful Rural Setting Close to Town & Schools Bore on each block

• Approx. 10 acres with Barron River access • Approx. 40 acres with Barron River frontage • No covenants • Bitumen road access • School bus service • 10 minutes to Mareeba

Town Water Good Drainage Great Soil

$207,000 NEG & $285,000 NEG JohN Falvo 0408 456 344

LAND STARTS AT $140,000

ALTITUDE

REALTY MAREEBA

ENQUIRE TODAY!

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

www.mpo.net.au

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

exclusive private family home

Constructed of solid masonry to the back yard, plus a garden shed. block, this neat 3 bedroom home located in a good area of town offers For further information or to ara secure and sound investment with range an inspection, please concurrent rental returns of $295 per tact Sophie Bozzo on 0428 128 154 week. or Mareeba Property Office on 4092 Property features include carpet 1355. to the bedrooms and lounge area, separate Address: MAREEBA kitchen, bathroom, large Price: $276,000 NEG internal laundry, sinAgent: Sophie Bozzo gle carport and patio.

Mareeba Property Office The 836m2 allotment is Contact: 4092 1355 or 0428 128 154 fenced with side access

AUCTION

RSL Mareeba, Friday 25th July at 10am

deborah.godfrey@yahoo.com.au - Mobile 0408 449 808

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

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

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

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

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Yungaburra.....

Roseburra Gardens

High Profit business selling to both retail and southern markets

17 Hectares - 16.5 meg water licence 2 acres flowers, balance cattle 4 B/R Home & Seperate 3 B/R Cottage Machinery Shed & Packing Shed All Plant & Machinery 25,000 Rose Bushes, Gerberas, Carnations, Flower fill etc 61 Flower Tunnels Members of Flower Association of Queensland (FAQ) MA000028 - Horticulture Award 2010 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

INDEX

business A

Air Charters Air Conditioning Alterations & Dressmaking

B

Blinds Brick laying

DIRECTORY Construction Curtains & Blinds

Builder Butcher

C

Carpentry/ Roofing Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting

AIR CHARTER ATHERTON CREEK AIR CHARTERS

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Finacial Services Fuel Furniture

E

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

G

F

Glazier

H

Farming Sector

BLINDS

BLINDS

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

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

AIR CONDITIONING

Supply & Fit

P: 4092 6271

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

• Competitive Rates • Free Quotes • Quality Job Assured QSBA: 1139 505

N

Venue Hire

BUTCHER

EARTHMOVING

YUNGABURRA BUTCHERY

DeeB’s Grader Hire

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

All Earthworks

Call Rob

0418 456 307 your local business guide

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

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

michael 0429 091 403

CONSTRUCTION

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

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

V

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

S

your local business guide

Small domeStic jobS welcome!

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

Security Skip Bins

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

Builder, Steel FaBrication and timBer Joinery

www.donhall.com.au

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

T

CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767

BUILDER Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

M

MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING mareebablocklaying@gmail.com

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Irrigation

CONCRETING

BRICK LAYING

Small Engine Repairs Steel Fabrication

P

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

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

Nurseries

I

Queensland’s Oldest Registered Butcher Shop

Trust the BLIND specialists!

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

House Removals

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

ELECTRICAL

For $28 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566

CHILDCARE

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

BSA no. 1218243

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

Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

ALTERATIONS & DRESSMAKING

Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

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

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

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

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

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

BLINDS

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

CLEANING SERVICES

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

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

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EMBROIDERY

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

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FLOOR COVERINGS

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PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113 Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300.

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

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

IRRIGATION

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

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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

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FLOORS

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Congratulations

Funeral Notice

Lyall & Tanya

Fr PETER PATRICK McHUGH O.S.A.

May your wedding day be the start of a long & happy life together.

We are so honoured to be part of this special day.

Congratulations!

Love your Bridle Party 12~07~14

Birthday

Wedding

Happy 28th Birthday!

getting Married?

John Keal Marriage Celebrant.

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Late of the Catholic Parishes of Mareeba and Dimbulah, passed away at the Mareeba Hospital on the 2nd July 2014. Aged 82 years.

Son of Peter and Maria McHugh both deceased.

Brother of Kathleen Hansen, Bridget Croatto and Bill McHugh. Joined the Order of St Augustine and ordained as a Priest in 1961.

Relatives and friends of Fr Peter are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which is appointed to move from St Thomas of Villanova Catholic Church, Constance St, Mareeba 11th July, 2014 after a Requiem Mass commencing at 11.00am for interment in the Mareeba Dimbulah Road Cemetery.

Guilfoyle Funeral Services Chapels, Crematorium & Memorial Gardens

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9th July, 2014

We hope you have a great day celebrating on your Cape York adventure!

Lots of love Mum, Dad, Granny Jean, Andrew & Alyce, Stevie & Sam, Jeremy, Cody & Sal. Miss you heaps! xxx

Garage Sale saturday, 12th July - 41 Royes Street, Mareeba. 8am - 4pm.

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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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Funeral Notice BARBIERI, DOMENICO

Late of Spena Road, Mareeba.

Passed away peacefully at the Mareeba Hospital surrounded by his loving family on 28th June, 2014. Aged 81 years.

Dearly loved and treasured husband of Elizabeth.

Dearly loved and treasured Daddy nonno of Alyssa.

Dearly loved and Treasured father of Francesco and Nancy. Dearly loved and treasured uncle of Manuel.

Relatives and friends of the Barbieri family of Mareeba are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which is appointed to move from St Thomas’s Catholic Church, Constance St, Mareeba, WEDNESDAY 9th July, 2014 after a service commencing at 1:30pm for interment in the Mareeba cemetery.

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Early Childhood Teacher

Mareeba Kids Campus is looking for a bright, energetic and enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to join our team.

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

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

NQPS PTY LTD

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Permanent part time position, must hold current security licenses and manual driver’s license.

Please email all resumes to: dru@fnss.com.au

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CASUAL CLEANER

Approximately 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Must have references. Immediate start.

Pumping Irrigation & Machinery Services 8 Reynolds Street, Mareeba Q.4880 Phone 4092 1622 or email: ken@pumpingirrigation.com.au

Horticulturist

Costa Group, Berry Category is Australia’s premium grower, packer and distributor of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries. We currently have an opportunity for a Horticulturist to join the team in Far North Queensland (Atherton Tablelands).

This role directly supports the Farm Manager to achieve horticultural objectives on the farm, taking a leading role in the management of horticultural activities ranging from plant husbandry, irrigation through to research and development. This role focusses on the technical aspects of substrate blueberry production such as nutritional programs, analytical testing, irrigation scheduling, pest and disease management, and implementing IPM programs.

The successful applicant will have experience in horticulture production, sound horticultural judgement, pest and disease management/scouting experience as well as strong interpersonal/communication skills. Prior experience in hydroponic or substrate systems would be advantageous.

To enquire further please contact George Jessett on 0409 790 043 or email: george.jessett@costagroup.com.au to apply

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ExprEssions of intErEst: numErous fiElds Power Plus Services (NQ) acting as sub agent to Crocksolid Mining & Industrial Labour Hire is currently tendering a number of works in the North Queensland area, therefore are calling for expressions of interest in the following fields: • Truck drivers (HC, HR, MR) with local and interstate experience • Forklift operators (must have up to date high risk forklift certificate) • Crane operators (all classes) • Ticketed doggers and riggers • Qualified traffic controllers • Tractor operators must be licensed (Traffic Management Level 1 or ability to gain) • Experienced civil construction operators / labourers • Mining operators including blast hole drillers (open cut - underground) • Security guards (Certificate 2 & above) • Camp cooks / chefs (willing to work away on rosters) • Cleaners (willing to work away on rosters)

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Power Plus Services (NQ) acting as sub agent to Crocksolid Mining & Industrial Labour Hire is currently tendering a number of works in the North Queensland area, therefore are calling for expressions of interest in the following fields: • Carpenters • Plumbers • Electricians including high voltage with mining and electrical dump truck experience • Marine Electricians • Bricklayers • Painters • Boilermakers • Fitters with mining experience (Hydraulics, basic auto electrical) • Mechanics

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Public Notice

REQUIREMENT TO PRESENT ID AT ALL MSC RUN TRANSFER STATIONS AND LANDFILL SITES

Mareeba Shire Council wishes to inform the residents of the Shire that they will now have to provide ID by way of driver’s licence or rates notice.

Anyone from outside of the MSC will have to pay for waste disposal as per the below schedule: Non-residents will be charged according to the 2014-15 Fees and Charges Schedule (non-shire residents to be charged at commercial rates).

C&I - Commercial and Industrial (Including plastic fluming): $65.00 Tonne C&D - Construction and Demolition: $65.00 Tonne Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

LONG TAN DAY - MONDAY 18 AUGUST 2014 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE

Notice is hereby given, under Section 915 of the Local Government Act 1993 (as amended), that the western lane of Byrnes Street, Mareeba, between its intersections with Hort and Middlemiss Streets, will be closed to northbound traffic from 10.30am to 12noon inclusive on Monday, 18 August 2014, to allow a march from the Mareeba RSL to the Anzac Park cenotaph for a short service in commemoration of Long Tan Day. An alternative route for northbound traffic is available via Hort, Walsh and Middlemiss Streets.

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

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CLASSIfieds Public Notice

Caretaker of atherton Chinatown Complex, herberton road atherton Expressions of Interest shall be lodged in the “Tenders Box” which is located in the foyer at the office of the Tablelands Regional Council, 45 Mabel Street, Atherton and must be lodged by 11.00 am on 23 July 2014.

Tablelands Regional Council would like to hear from interested individuals who would seek to caretake the Atherton Chinatown Complex located on Herberton Road Atherton, in exchange for ‘free of charge’ onsite accommodation in a one (1) bedroom self contained unit.

The facility caters for thousands of tourists and locals visiting the Historical Hou Wang Temple and Chinatown Museum each year.

The caretaker’s residence consists of a one (1) bedroom self contained cottage, attached to the rear of the building. The successful individual will be responsible for a high standard of cleaning throughout the Museum complex, stocking of amenities, and light garden duties.

The caretakers cottage will be open for inspection at 11am - 12 noon on 14 July 2014 via the rear doors and all interested individuals are encouraged to attend. ian Church Chief exeCUtiVe offiCer po box 573, atherton Qld 4883 www.trc.qld.gov.au

Tenders

TMSC2014-18 LEASE - MAREEBA SWIMMING POOL

Applications are invited from interested persons for the lease of the Mareeba Swimming Pool located at Abbott Street Mareeba with an area of approximately 3,870m2 of Reserve for Park and Recreation R1099 described as Lot 34 on NR 804428, Parish of Tinaroo. The term of the Lease is for three (3) years commencing on 18 August 2014 and concluding 17 August 2017.

Obtaining Documentation: The tender documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Procurement Officer, Maree Lopez on (07) 4086 4692 or email: mareel@msc.qld.gov.au.

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 29 July 2014.

Tenders will be opened publicly.

The highest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted by Council.

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

For Sale

Seniors `94 High School Reunion

Kymco MXU 300

@ Mareeba Annuals Race Meet

Now $5,450

Saturday 6th September, 11am - 8pm Entry, PrivatE MarquEE & nibblEs includEd in PricE! RSVP $40 into NAB Account BSB: 084797 - Account: 128388665 Remitted name known at school by close of business August 22nd, 2014

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Atherton Mower & Chainsaw Services 55 Tolga Road, Atherton PHONE: 4091 7499

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1992 Holden Rodeo Ute. No rego or roadworthy.

As is where is.

Needs some work. Make a reasonable offer.

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Mareeba. Phone 0421 499 654.

What’s Coming Up!

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346 Lawn Mowing

Business

Opportunity Ron’s oldeR CaR Rentals ~ Established 2005 ~

2 Ton Pantec, 8 Sedans & Wagons, 3 Utes, Boxes & Packing, Website & Ads! Alex 0403 343 692

Lawn Mowing Pruning And Hedging David Lep 0438 541 300

JULY

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9th-10th Uniting Church Markets (near Target)

8.30am to 2.30pm.

30th

Q.C.W.A Craft Day. 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba. All welcome - Cuppa.

St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall (53 Constance Street, Mareeba) For further information on any of the above events contact Natasha on 4092 3464

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Pets

Adopt-A-Pet Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba My name is Zoe and I am a 2 year old Chihuahua. Due to changed family circumstances, I had to be surrendered to the refuge, along with my bigger dog friend. It is all a bit traumatic for me and I am finding it difficult to make new friends.

I will need an understanding new owner who has lots of time for me.

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EXPRESS sPORT Tablelands Hockey Last week saw many of the senior’s team play a round of exciting hockey in hot, humid conditions. Results are as follows: Belair defeated Cruisers in a convincing 7/0 win with Helen Harris again dominant scoring 4 goals. Shooters were outclassed by Pluckers 6/0; Totally Holcim lost to Plastered Vets 4/1 whilst Waterloo were victorious over Woteva 4/0. With the Shamrocks and Bombers unable to field full teams the men played forfeit matches with both games being fast and full of action. The Bombers although understrength pushed the White Knights right to the end with a final score of 5/3 to White Knights; Shamrocks however could not match the might of the K9’s going down to a 5/0 final score.

Next round of hockey is 12 July with only Seniors playing due to school holidays: 2:50 - LADIES/MEN Field 1Cruisers V Pluckers(Totally Holcim): Field 3 Belair V Shooters(Waterloo): Field 2 K9’s V U17 Bombers(Knights). 4:05 VETS/MEN Field 2 Woteva V Totally Holcim(Belair): Field 3 Waterloo V Plastered Vets(Pluckers): Field 1 Shed Boss Shamrocks V Knights(K9’s): MAREEBA TENNIS Tues. 7pm winner: Nick. Thurs. 8am social 3rd July 14. Winner of the frog Pauline. Sun 6th July 1024. The Mareeba Rodeo American style tournament was run and won At the Mareeba Tennis. Winners: Ladies: 3 way tie with Sheryl

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Russell from Tin Can Bay, Uschi Lang and Narelle Duncan. Mens was a 2 way tieCarl Martens and John Burness. Junior: Nicholas Duncan. Night Fixtures starting 23rd & 24th July. Draw available from Sports North 17th July from 1.00 pm, or from clubhouse from 7.00 pm. Social tennis also on this night.

ARCHERY On Sunday July 6, visitors, Dylan Taylor, Joshua Chambers, Jaydn Scott, Julie Bristow and Paul Roberts attended the coaching session with Signe Dalsgaard, Neil Stallard and George Neilson. During the morning senior members Kathleen Colless, Daniel Pope, Sue, Neil and Ben Stallard shot practice, while two juniors shot a FITA Indoor 1 round. During the afternoon two members shot a FITA Indoor 1 round, while one visitor shot practice. George Neilson and Neil Stallard conducted a working bee laying the poly pipe during the afternoon.

Results FITA Indoor 1 Round: (60 arrows each at 18m on 40cm face). Masters Women’s Compound: S Stallard 494. Veteran Ladies Recurve: K Colless 198 (first round shot). U12 Boys Recurve: B Dayes 190, N Prince 176.

Next weekend the club is holding their annual fundraising event of a Shooting Gallery at the Mareeba Rodeo. The public are welcome to support their local archery club.

ATHERTON GOLF CLUB The wednesday Sporters this week played a

stroke round with Rod O”Neill winning with a fine 35 nett from Dave Hazlett 37 nett and Jim Liston 39 nett. NTPs 11 W Gaumley,13 Daz. Blooranta ,18 Mark Redding. Least Putts Pup Hilder 15. Thursday Ladies played Canadian Foursomes with Maria Mead and Shelly Broadley 73 1/2 winning from Dee Jeresak and Joan Meynell 81 1/8. NTPs 3 Kay and Maidie, 11 Annette, 13 Marg Dollman and Cheryl Piccone, 18 Dee and Joan Meynell. Fridays chook run was won by Gavin Comino 15 pts from Daz. Blooranta 14 pts. Saturday the club hosted the Reedman Sheetmetal sponsored Turner Shield round. Ladies winner Maria Mead 37 pts,runner-up Gail Gard 31pts and Gaylene Steventon 30 pts. NTPs 11 Robin Beck, 13 Gail Gard, 18 Marg Dollman. Mens winner with a magic 46 pts and personal best 82 gross was Geoff (Swifty ) Finlen, runner-up Dave (Irish ) Hazlett 39 pts on a countback from Peter Steventon, John Stuart 38 pts. NTPs 3Stevo,11 J.Eberle, 13 Bill Tynan, 18 Broads.

Sundays Yungaburra Butchery Stableford had a good field of 25 players and was won by Graham Purdy with a fine 42 pts from Andrew Ribar 39pts and Darryl Wall 38pts. NTP 18 Ray Faulkner third round Hayden Flynn Sponsored Matchplay results ,Dave Hazlett beat Mark Redding 6& 5, Phil Hendricks beat Ray Faulkner. matches still to be played by July 21st, J.Fraser v J.Mason, J.Stuart v G.Brown, D.Robinson v T.Lawrence, G.Clemments v K.Mather and S.Bakss v Greg Lee.

YUNGABURRA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday, July 2. Mixed Social. Winners: L. Thompson, K. Bagley (visitor) and Y. Ingle.

Runner’s Up: M. Hubbard, I. McHardie and K. Anderson. Friday, July 4. Jackpot Pairs. Winners: D. Stellard and I. McHardie. Runner’s Up: J. and D. Parker. No Jackpot Winners.

Saturday, July 5. Self Selected Open Triples.

Winners: S. Hemensley, Gavin Johnson and J. Dudley. Runner’s Up: J. Beu, N. Stubbin and A. Zanatta. Upcoming Events:- Wednesday, July 9. Mixed Social. 1pm start. Club Selected. Names in by 12.15pm on the day of play or on the sheet provided outside the clubhouse. Kitchen Duty. J. Parker and B. Titlow.

Wednesday, July 9. Rodeo Festival Mareeba.

12 noon start. Friday, July 11. Jackpot Pairs.

1pm start. Self Selected. Names on the sheet provided outside the clubhouse by end of play on Wednesday, July 9. Reserves. Name and phone number at the bottom of the sheet.

Kitchen Duty. M. Dobe. Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13. TFNQDBA Champion of Champions Play Offs. 9am start. At Yungaburra. Kitchen Duty. J. Cupitt and May Hubbard.

Saturday, July 19. Daveson Cup - Silkwood.

10am start. Please put your name in the Men’s Events Book if you wish to attend. Saturday, July 26. Self Selected Open Triples. 1.30pm start. Names in the Turkey 3’s Book.

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EXPRESS sPORT

Trophy day won by champ

By Katherine Kokkonen

An outsider sped away with the Joan Holden Award at Mareeba Speedway’s annual trophy day.

Gympie driver, Patrick Brennan, took out the trophy awarded to the driver with the highest points in any class.

The sixteen-year-old also took out the junior section and feature race.

Brennan was in Mareeba staying with the Wallace racing family and hadn’t planned to compete at the trophy day.

“I just came in to have a bit of fun. We were staying with the Wallaces and Maddy couldn’t race and they asked me if I wanted to have a go,” he said.

His win didn’t come

down to luck; Brennan has been racing for five years and is ranked first in Queensland and third in Australia in the junior division.

“It’s just the adrenaline rush and it’s just great fun,” he said.

Brennan looked forward to the possibility of defending his new title next year.

Mareeba speedway Secretary Kerrie Veivers said it was a perfect day for racing, despite numbers down on last year’s meet. She attributed the low numbers to the V8 supercars event being held at the same time in Townsville.

“Today was fairly competitive and there were no prangs” Veivers said.

Callem and Raywin Musmarra took out the C-grade.

Ralph Nikolai edges out Mark Alba in the A/B combination feature race.

B-grade winner Mark Alba with A-grade winner Ralph Nikolai.

Youngsters shine at championships YOUNG Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association star Benjamin Lowe has been selected in the Qld U13 Men’s State Team (Sabres).

Ben attended the recent State Championships where the U13 Boys were triumphant in Division three taking first place.

Day one of the competition saw the young team taking on Warwick in their first match with a 3-1 victory. Backing up in the early afternoon Atherton were unable to keep up the momentum of their first win and went down to Redlands 4-0.

Rallying from the defeat the boys tackled Ipswich 2, in their third game on day two again coming out on top with a hard fought win 1-0. Taking on Cairns 2, in the afternoon the boys again dominated with a 1-0 win.

Edging toward the top of the ladder and playing for a place in the grand final, day three saw the boys take on the might of Mackay 2. Determined to excert their dominance the team played well beyond their years with a fantastic 4-0 win which projected them into the grand final.

Playing off against Redlands who remained undefeated throughout the tournament the boys, supported by their coach and mentor, Paul Keevers and Manager Rowena Draper, went

in with a typical Atherton attitude of anything is possible.

Providing the upset of the day the much fancied Redlands went down to Atherton, who scored two brilliant goals to Redlands one.

The skill of Ben Lowe in the goal box was certainly an advantage to the team and his exceptional gamesmanship has been rewarded by his selection to the state team, however all boys were a true credit to the team.

The Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association acknowledge Ben Lowe, Trenton Floundry-Stoetzel, Jimmy Spencer, Bailey Hutchesson, Harry Phillips, Mitchell Toward, Brendan Draper, Jordan Grace, Joel Muller, Clem Lucey and Adam Keevers for their great win.

The U13 Girls State team of Hayley Fullgrabe, Anita Curcio, Abby Toshach, Makenzi May, Ella Curcio, Katherine Keevers, Lara MacCallum, Alexandra Cook, Renae Craig, Catriona Boyd, Isabelle Lucey were also a credit to the Association.

Playing in Division two pool B, the girls played great hockey. With losses against Gympie, Townsville and Bundaberg the girls were ever resilient narrowly being defeated by Bundaberg in a 1-0 loss but holding Cairns 2 to a nil all draw.

Patrick Brennan won the junior class and Joan Holden trophy.

Celebrities to race Billycarts The Billycart Races at Malanda have attracted a good list of public figures who realise that the event is for children of all ages. In fact ages have ranged between 7 and 74.

Past meetings have attracted Mayor Tom Gilmore, Mayor Rosa Lee Long, Councillors Geoff Stocker and Rhonda Sorenson and the ever enthusiastic Shane Knuth MP. Radio announcers Kier Shory and Mark Hogan have also competed.

This year Geoff Stocker and Shane Knuth have already booked their carts and others are in the pipeline.

Mareeba SPEEDWAY

Todd Stevens, 35 FORMULA 500 Occupation: Technician Year’s in Speedway: 20 years Why you got into Speedway: My father started Dream Car: Sprint car Favourite Racer: Donny Schatz Worst crash: 2000, Broken neck in a V8 sedan rollover

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Racing is a one day a year family event and is a great ride for both sexes and all ages. Those who have their own carts will of course have the edge but the organisers, the Lions Club of Malanda have a fleet of carts for loan on the day for those not able to build their own in time.

Entries are open now with a closing date of 1 August. Entry forms, rules and details are available through Facebook, at Malanda from Tablelands Car Audio and Visual, Blue Care Shop, Ye Olde Hairdressing Shop or e-mail malandabillycarts@gmail. com. Phone enquiries to 4096 6806.

Meet the Drivers

Jan Thomas Korseniewgki (Kozza), 60 Jared Desmares, 26 - FORMULA 500 FORMULA 500 Occupation: Truck driver Occupation: Self employed welding business Year’s in Speedway: 1 year Year’s in Speedway: 20 years Why you got into Speedway: Love of motor racing and it’s Why you got into Speedway: Love of motorsport Dream Car: GTS Holden true, only serious motor sport up here Favourite Racer: Craig Lowndes Dream Car: 1970 Muscle car Chev Camaro Worst crash: Into tyre wall in go-karts, yet to have a big spill Favourite Racer: Craig Lowndes in speedway Worst crash: Wiped out ford in outlaw class

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Full day of footy action at Davies Park The Northern Pride failed to consolidate top spot in the QRL top of the table clash against a gutsy Eastern Suburbs, on Saturday night, at Davies Park, Mareeba.

The visitors scored four tries to one in the first half and with the score 16-4. Both teams put in a solid defensive effort to keep each other scoreless in the second half. Young guns Tom Hancock, 21, Jordan Biondi-Odo, 20, and PJ Webb, 19, were pitched into battle against the Tigers in the wake of five Pride players earning Queensland Residents selection. The original game between the two sides was due to take place at Barlow Park on April 12, but was postponed due to Tropical Cyclone Ita. “I think it’s our duty as a club to bring these representative games to regional areas,” Sea Swift Northern Pride Chief Executive Offer Brock Schaefer said.

“I would like to lock in every year into areas like Mareeba, the Cassowary Coast and maybe Port Douglas. It’s a win-win situation for everyone concerned.”

This was one of two games at Davies Park, in Mareeba this year, including the Round 23 Country Week clash with Souths Logan Magpies, in early August.

Mareeba Malanda Eels secured another high scoring victory over the Edmonton Storm in the curtain raiser prior to the Northern Pride Game at Davis park Mareeba On Saturday.

The top of the Table C-Graders lead 54-10 at half time and things got worse for the visitors in the second half as the Eels scored 5 further tries to steamroll the Storm to a comfortable 70-18 win.

Northern Pride take to the field in their match against Easts Tigers at Davies Park Mareeba

Another great win for bulls

Cameron "Rocket" Glaspy slips a try scoring pass in the C-Grade clash against the Edmonton Storm

Gladiators and Roosters struggle to find players A weakened Gladiators side battled against the Edmonton Storm but were unable to triumph, going down 50-34 Coach Cameron McPherson was frustrated when key position players did not turn up to play on Sunday.

“It was very bad preparation when you don’t front and it was disappointing to see,” he said.

To make up numbers, four players from the Gladiators A reserve took the field. However the rush to form a team took its toll with the Gladiators 24-0 within the first 15 minutes.

“There’s no doubt that the blokes that were there tried, but it was hard to start the game well and I’m pretty disgusted by the situation,” McPherson said.

While McPherson may have been appalled by the no-shows, he was full of praise for the players who continued to

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fight against the Storm. He praised Captain Shana Aue for stepping into the half position and young hooker Apenisa Cokanasiga.

“The young guys played well and I have to thanks the reserve grade guys, especially Nathan Grainer, who played two games and scored a try,” McPherson said.

“I also want to congratulate the Malanda Mareeba C grade on their win.”

Hopefully, with a bye scheduled for this weekend, the Gladiators will have time to sort out their team.

The Atherton Roosters were also let down with players not turning up for their game against Tully and were thoroughly flogged 88-4. Following recent dramas at the club, the team is hoping to bounce back against Ivanhoes, next week. Redemption came from the Roosters A-reserve team who won a tight game 22-18.

The Mareeba Bulls had another good day at the office on Sunday as they defeated Douglas United 3-2, and if winning premiership’s is gauged by fighting qualities, then perhaps the Mareeba Bulls have shown why they are now on the favourites to take out the 2014 FNQ premier league premiership.

In a close tussle, the Bulls came back from a goal down twice, to take out the 3-2 win over the Douglas Dragons at Douglas.

Douglas United has shown that they usually get stronger as the season goes on, but the Bulls depth proved they are the team to beat this year with youngsters stepping up to fill in as injury played havoc with the starting line up.

A man of the match performance by Elliot Gardener saw him bag a hat trick as the bulls came back from each goal down to win the match.

Mareeba maintained their eight point lead at the top of the premiership table over second placed FNQ FC on 19 points who have a game in hand.

The Bulls reserves played out a thrilling 1-0 win

over Douglas thanks to solitary goal by giant forward Karl Srhoj who had just come back from injury. The win puts the reserves in equal first place with Edge Hill United on 21 points.

The Bulls will face yet another road trip next weekend as they face the Leichhardt Lions who sit second from the bottom on eight points.

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