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ob Katter has spoken exclusively to The Express in the aftermath of a stunning swing against him in his home electorate of Kennedy during Saturday’s federal election, claiming the Liberal National Party (LNP) “spent millions of dollars” attempting to take the seat. Kennedy remains in deadlock with Mr Katter and the LNP’s Noeline Ikin virtually tied on the two-party preferred vote. Although major media outlets have called the seat for Mr Katter by a narrow margin, neither he nor Ms Ikin has claimed victory yet. Voters turned against Mr Katter in droves on Saturday night, with a 15.8 per cent swing to the Coalition, the largest in any seat across the country. Ms Ikin captured more than 40 per cent of the primary vote, with only preferences saving Mr Katter from a wipeout. Postal votes, pre-polling and preferences will now determine the outcome for the seat, with a final count not expected for several days. At the time of writing, Mr Katter holds 52.5 per cent of the two-party preferred vote and Ms Ikin holds 47.5 per cent with 110 of Kennedy’s 133 booths counted. Ms Ikin’s camp has dispatched staff to Mt Isa polling stations to scrutinise recounts there, while Mr Katter has said he will do the same. Mr Katter was predicted to hold Kennedy by a very comfortable majority, and the battering spells dark times ahead for the fledgling Katter’s Australian Party (KAP). Mr Katter gave his only post-election interview to The Express Cont. P2
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Heavy Liberal advertising to blame, says Katter and admitted that the LNP did serious damage to his party despite failing to unseat him on election night. “We copped an absolute battering – a giant boot has come down and smashed us,” he said. “Millions of dollars have been spent to run an enormously effective campaign against us – the Liberals have successfully convinced people that a vote for me was a vote for the ALP. We (the KAP) have failed completely to get people to understand our position.” The Member for Kennedy pointed to heavy Liberal advertising through the final days of the campaign as evidence of the resources dedicated to stopping him. “There was an LNP TV ad on every hour in Kennedy on Saturday, I’m told,” he said. “Their advertisements took up nearly a tenth of some of the newspapers in Kennedy, and there was five leaflets a day in letterboxes in the last three days – now, they don’t do this stuff for peanuts, it’s cost them one or two million at least.
“This election as a whole has been decided by the Murdoch press, who have backed Tony Abbott for PM.” Ms Ikin, who spent most of the campaign driving around the electorate, has rubbished Mr Katter’s claims on Liberal spending and refused to concede defeat. “That’s bullshit – in our campaign we raised money, we had raffles, we were selling raffle tickets in the streets with balloons,” she said on election night. “I know on the TV they are saying the seat is won but there’s still a lot of votes to come in – Kennedy is a huge electorate, we’re not sure what’s happened yet with the pre-polls and the postal vote and I still think it’s still very close. “I think what it was is that we were looking forward, not looking back, so we were looking for solutions and offering ways forward out of the problems we’ve got.” Mr Katter denied that his preference deals with Labor had kept Ms Ikin from total victory.
“People decide in their own mind where they want to put their preferences and in Kennedy it looks that their preference is that I be their representative in Parliament,” he said. Ms Ikin said defeat would not discourage her and that she would return next election to contest Kennedy again. “I would rather lose with my integrity intact than win without it,” she said. Mr Katter would not be drawn on the possibility that he would leave politics if he lost. “I’m 68 years old, I think I’d have a cheer and a party [if I lose] but I will also cry for my country,” he said. “If I walk away, who’s out there? We’re not backing down or going away - we got smashed and annihilated but history shows that there is nothing as powerful as an idea that’s time has come.”
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Cadets just miss out on win By Boyd Robertson Mareeba’s FLT 106 Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) have narrowly missed out on a top spot at the 2013 Far North Queensland RSL Tri-Service Drill Competition in Atherton on September 7, losing to the FLT 107 Innisfail cadet unit by half a style point. Hosts 144 Army Cadet Unit (ACU) Atherton placed third, beating out Cairns units 134 ACU, FLT 104 AAFC and the TS Endeavour naval cadets.
The competition, which has run for more than a decade, tests the precision, dress standard, bearing and synchronisation of the region’s cadet units in a series of parade-ground marching manoeuvres. Judges from each service branch inspect the units as they perform their drills. The units were also judged on their street march through Atherton before the final competition at Atherton High School Hall. The event was attended by North Queensland Army Cadets head Lieutenant
Colonel Jan Cooper, Far North Queensland RSL president Michel Pickering, Mareeba RSL president Eric Bradford and Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rosa Lee Long. FLT 106 drill leader Sergeant Jamella Grounds, 16, said she was proud of her team despite the narrow loss, and vowed that her unit would win next year. “I am so happy with the performance of the unit,” she said. “And to lose by half a mark is just incredible. “We’ll definitely be back next year and
we’ll definitely be winning it that time.” Drill leader of 144 ACU, Warrant Officer Class 2 Tyrell Mehmet, 17, said he was also satisfied with his unit’s performance. “It was my first time leading a drill competition so I was definitely nervous,” he said. “We made one or two tiny errors but otherwise I think we did reasonably well.” Lt Col Cooper said it was a “privilege” for her to attend the competition, and said the cadet units had all performed well.
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Yungaburra’s Community Disaster Team with TRC officers Sarah Dean (second from right, back row) and Cheryl Matthews (far right, front row). By Boyd Robertson The Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) has overhauled its disaster management preparations with a new early-warning system and a post-disaster coordination plan that is already attracting international interest. At their September 5 meeting, the TRC agreed to support the idea of adopting the Australian Early Warning Network (AEWN), which can send alerts of potential danger by SMS, email, and internet updates. The system uses Google Maps to target its alerts, meaning people will only get warnings relevant to their area. The AEWN will replace the outdated statelevel Emergency Alert system, which drew complaints from residents during the 2010-11 wet season. The TRC will provide $5,000 for adopting the AWEN in its next budget review. As handy as early warning systems are, they cannot physically stop natural disasters. The TRC’s Disaster Resilient Communities Project (DRCP) aims to aid rescue and cleanup operations across the region for the next time a disaster strikes.
Old-school radio communications, training workshops and small community teams form the lynchpins of the DRCP, which wrapped up its development phase in June. TRC Senior Disaster Management Advisor Sarah Dean and Community Development Officer Cheryl Matthews led the project, which began with community forums in towns including Mt Garnet, Ravenshoe, Malanda and Milla Milla in the aftermath of Cyclone Yasi. One of the biggest problems first found in the forums was the loss of communications. When the Tableland lost power during Cyclone Yasi, commercial phone exchanges switched over to backup batteries, which ran flat in days. Without phones, the TRC’s Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) resorted to sending out staff in trucks to check on outlying communities, which used up resources and slowed down response times. “Basically what we found during Yasi is that the phone exchanges would stay operational for about a day, maybe three days at most,” said Ms Dean. “Mt Garnet, for example, didn’t get assistance for three days because they couldn’t call for it,” she said.
To protect TRC communications, the team developed a simplified plan for emergency service workers in outer communities to use the Tableland’s UHF and VHF radio repeater towers to get in contact with the Local Disaster Coordination Centre (LDCC) in Mareeba. To do this, the Atherton Geographic Information Service (ATGIS) mapped the signal range of every radio tower in the TRC area down to a 30-metre resolution, creating a huge set of raw data that needed to be turned into meaningful information. Using new “intelligent” computing techniques developed by geographic officer George Corea, ATGIS processed the reams of data – which would normally be tackled with room-sized computers – using desktop PCs. This achievement earned them first place in the 2013 Geospatial Information and Technology Association excellence awards. ATGIS’s work is also being presented in Chile to the Emergency Communications subcommittee of that country’s National Engineering Association this week. The Chileans hope to learn from the TRC’s example to better respond to frequent earthquakes threatening their country.
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Council will question locals over road safety dispute The Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) will poll the residents of several Kuranda streets in the hopes of solving a longstanding road safety dispute. Residents of Rob Vievers Drive and Morton Street will receive a mail survey from council, which aims to gain a consensus of opinion over potential changes to the intersection of their streets. People living on adjoining Harriman Street residents will also be
polled. Rob Vievers Drive is the main access route into Kuranda for both tourists and residents, and its complicated double-opening intersection with Morton Street has been identified as a potential safety risk by council since 2009. However resident divisions over the design of a new intersection, which would require resumption of some residential land, have prevented works
from starting. TRC mayor Rosa Lee Long said council was confident of gaining a united opinion on the issue. “We feel that we need a consensus on what residents feel should happen in relation to this intersection,” she said. “I am sure we will get consensus on this issue so works can go ahead.” Council has estimated costs of about $285,000 for the intersection upgrade.
Ernie Raymont, Mayor Rosa Lee Long and Frank Struber open the new Malanda Falls Visitor Centre.
Visitors centre re-opens after fire By Ryan Groube
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Radio 4AM’s fabulous Secret Sound has been won by Pat Fraser of Mareeba. Pat correctly identified the sound as Flicking a Paper Clip and is shown being presented with her winning cheque for $1140 by Secret Sound sponsors Roy Walker and Phyllis Walker of Roy Walker Plumbing of Atherton.
Years of displacement came to an end for Malanda Falls Visitor Centre volunteers on September 6 with the official opening of a new $1.4 million facility. On April 24, 2010 the centre was destroyed in a fire that was deliberately lit underneath the building leaving nothing behind but a shell behind. Prior to the blaze, the centre was receiving about 16,000 visitors annually with a dedicated workforce of volunteers telling the stories about the natural history of Malanda and the local Aboriginal tribe the Ngadjon. For the past three years, the centre has been operating in a restricted capacity out of the Malanda Dairy Centre in the centre of the town. Stalwarts of the Malanda Falls Visitor Centre, Ernie Raymont and Frank Struber, had been waiting impatiently for the day they could “return home” ever since. Mr Raymont and Mr Struber were given the honour of cutting the ribbon opening the new centre with Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rosa Lee Long. Mr Struber, an 82-year-old who has been volunteering since he was 17, said he was delighted with the new building. “It has been worth the wait and this new building really gives us a 21st century building,” he said. Mr Raymont has recently retired from the centre where he worked as a part time co-ordinator and had become a local icon for his guided tours of the nearby rainforest. “It was a shame to see all the old stuff
that we had go but I guess it is in with the new now. I have retired but I really don’t think I’ll leave the place behind,” he said. Mayor Rosa Lee Long said the opening was a tribute to the persistence of the centre’s volunteers who stuck it out during the new facilities construction. “It is also a fitting tribute to the efforts of all the volunteers, from those behind the establishment of the first Centre in 1996, through to those who continued on after the fire in temporary accommodation at the Malanda Dairy Centre,” Councillor Lee Long said. Cr Lee Long said the end product was a modern facility that would be a key marker for tourists visiting the Tableland. “Today we are opening this fantastic building, designed by architect Charles Wright and which reflects the volcanic formation of the Tablelands and the Seven Sisters,” Cr Lee Long said. “I also want to acknowledge the Commonwealth Government for funding support through the Your Community Heritage Grant programme, which allowed us to record some of the special people and stories that you will discover in this centre. “Inside, the decision was made to stay focussed on the natural and a cultural history of this part of the Tablelands, and the unique elements that are so enjoyed by visitors and locals alike. “The results are outstanding. The new Malanda Visitors Information Centre today returns to its place as a centrepiece of the visitor experience on the Atherton Tablelands.” About 150 people attended the opening.
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The faithful follow the Our Lady of the Chain statue during Sunday’s procession along Constance Street in Mareeba. By Boyd Robertson Mareeba’s Catholic community gathered at St Thomas’ School on September 8 for the 53rd Feast of Our Lady of the Chain to celebrate as a community and release themselves from their own personal chains. About 200 people turned out to the ceremony, which began with a mass at St Thomas’s Church and moved out to a parade along Constance Street, with the venerated Our Lady statue mounted on a float at the head of the procession. Attendees offered money up to the statue, with some climbing onto the float in order to
kiss its feet. At the conclusion of the street parade the procession moved back into the church for more prayers before the feast proper, catered by the Our Lady of the Chain committee, in the school grounds. The church’s bell was rung throughout the procession, accompanied by firework ‘salutes’ provided by Xplosive Art. The legend of Our Lady of the Chain originates in the city of Palermo in Sicily in the 1300s and tells the story of how three young men condemned to die at the gallows were freed from their chains by an image of the Virgin Mary.
The feast was established in Mareeba by Salvatore Catalano, who vowed to bring the statue from Palermo to Australia after he survived a life-threatening illness in 1961. Mr Catalano’s grandson Joe serves on the Our Lady of the Chain committee, and explained why people pray to the Lady. “They pray to be released from their own chains,” he said. “Whatever is in their life that is personal, or financial, whatever is trapping them and holding them down – they pray to be released from it,” he said. “It’s also a community opportunity for everyone to get together and celebrate our culture.”
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Concern after tree falls and crushes car By Boyd Robertson The Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) will remove unsteady palm trees Atherton’s Main Street after a car was crushed by a falling trunk on September 3. The driver of the Volkswagen hatchback was uninjured, having parked the vehicle and gotten out moments before. Council voted unanimously at the September 5 meeting to check the trees for fall risk and remove any dangerous specimens. TRC mayor Rosa Lee Long said safety was council’s number one concern. “Although it was unfortunate that the tree fell and destroyed that car, it was very fortunate that no-one was injured,” she said. “Community safety is our main priority – we’ve had our parks and gardens staff check all the trees in the median strip and elsewhere in Atherton and we will be taking out the trees that are judged to be at risk of falling. The people of Atherton have always valued their trees in town so we will be replacing any
trees we take out, either with other, younger palms or some other species.” Cr Lee Long said she could not recall any similar incidents to September 3’s close call, in which a mature palm tree weighing several tons fell over during a period of high wind and landed on a Volkswagen hatchback, crushing it and blocking traffic for about an hour. Jilinda Nursery coowner Jim Beasley-Best has worked with palm trees for more than 15 years and said poor root distribution was more likely to blame for the incident rather than high winds. “[The palm trees in Main Street] would have their roots restricted by the concrete and other objects in the ground,” he said. “During cyclones you can see the big palms actually snap off at the top rather than fall over if they’ve got a well-established root system.” Mr Beasley-Best supported the removal of dangerous trees. “They’d have to be pretty old palms to get that big,” he said.
De-Amalgamation Community Updates Rod Ferguson, Transfer Manager for de-amalgamating the Mareeba Shire, invites you to attend a community information session for an update on the de-amalgamation of the Mareeba Shire Council from the Tablelands Regional Council. MT MOLLOY and JULATTEN Mt Molloy Memorial Hall 7pm, Thursday 12th September, 2013 DIMBULAH Dimbulah Soccer Club 7pm, Monday 16th September, 2013 MAREEBA Mareeba International Club 7pm, Tuesday 17th September, 2013 KURANDA Kuranda Community Precinct Block C, Arara Street, Kuranda 7pm, Wednesday 18th September, 2013 IRVINEBANK Irvinebank School of Arts 7pm, Wednesday 2nd October, 2013 For further information please contact: Rod Ferguson • E: rodf@trc.qld.gov.au - T: 4043 4930 Glenys Pilat • E: glenysp@trc.qld.gov.au - T: 4043 4110 Rod Ferguson Transfer Manager New Mareeba Shire Council
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TCW24 being one of the more modern ones contained bunks, cupboards, gas refrigerator, gas hot water shower, table and chairs, a toilet and battery powered lighting. After the closure of the Forsayth line to goods traffic in the 1990’s, it was returned to general traffic and used by fettlers and other permanent way gangs before being retired and acquired by the Mareeba Heritage Museum where you can see it on display today.
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Atherton to get 4G coverage Residents in Atherton, East Barron and Kairi will be able to access Telstra’s 4G mobile coverage network by the end of 2013. Telstra is expanding the 4G service, which can provide download speeds of between two and 40 megabits per second, to include an additional 200 regional towns. Works program ramps up SIXTEEN tenders with a combined value of $6,657,132.79 have been awarded for a range of roadworks across the Tableland. Council accepted recommendations relating to projects including causeway restoration, drainage works, the restoration of sealed roads and embankment stabilisation. Works include causeway upgrades at Leadingham Creek Road, Mt Mulligan Road, Byrnes Road, the Cashmere Kirrama Road. Drainage work will take place along Mona Mona Road, sealed road repairs include Ball Road, Griffin Road and Park Avenue, Mary Street, Cassia Street and Northey Road. There will be stabilisation work on Windy Hollow Road at Kuranda and gravel roads around Herberton. Sealed roads including Top Eureka Creek Road and Schincariol Road will receive work along with Veness Road and Fumar Road. A culvert on Boar Pocket Road will be upgraded. The tenders are funded under Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements.
Police prepare for rememberance day On September 27, police from across the State will observe National Police Remembrance Day. This year will take on a special significance for the Tableland community, as it will be the first Police Remembrance Day since the passing of Constable Casey Blain. A march will commence from the corner of Byrnes and Middlemiss Street at 9.30am and officers past and present will march to Saint Thomas’ Catholic Church on Constance Street, Mareeba where a service to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. Police have extended an invitation to schools, service or sporting clubs, community groups and individuals to march with the police officers. They would particularly appreciate the involvement of any organization that Constable Blain was involved with. Those who would like to march need to form up with the parade on Middlemiss Street, Mareeba from 9.00am for the march off at 9.30am. A church service will commence at 10am.
Wind farm decision delayed, again TABLELANDS Regional Council has deferred a decision on a request from Mt Emerald Wind Farm developers for more time to deliver technical details about the multi-million dollar project. At its September 5 meeting, council considered a report in to the request, and also a chronology of applications and requests relating to the
project that began in August 2011. “Since then Council extended the response period to 28 October 2013 and has since been asked by the applicants, Mt Emerald Wind Farm Pty Ltd, for a further six months until April 2014,” Mayor Rosa Lee Long said “The information we have asked for relates to noise, visual, traffic, construction and ecological impacts and is required for Council to properly assess the wind farm application. “In considering this latest request Council has taken in to account a number of other factors, including what may eventually be included in relevant State planning provisions, and a lack of response from the Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning’s regarding amendments to the Mareeba Shire Planning Scheme,” Cr Lee Long said. “We have also had to keep in mind that the Temporary Local Planning Instrument under which we are considering it will lapse on 7 October 2013.” Council voted to defer a decision on extending the information response period until its next meeting to await the outcome of the Minister’s decision. Acquatic centre opening postponed The Tablelands Regional Council wish to advise Kuranda residents that “unforeseen circumstances” has delayed the opening of the Kuranda Aquatic Centre until September 13.
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club news Monthly catch-up with the TABLELANDS MEN’S SHED, MAREEBA Thanks to all those who dropped in at our site at the Mareeba Multi Cultural Festival to buy a cold drink and to say, “G’Day”. It was a great opportunity for the blokes to chat to a huge number of people about the Shed. We were able to showcase a few of our projects on the day. We had displayed one of our magnificent restored old silky oak church pews which have taken many hours to restore. We also had on display a Mina Bird Trap which we sell. We sold a number of these on the day which has meant busy times down at the Shed restocking our supply of Mina Bird Traps. We now have a new shipping container located by our workshop which has meant more room for the men to work. The shipping container will house our tools meaning more room to move in our workshop. The breeze way between the workshop and the container is being appreciated as the weather warms up in Mareeba. We have had quite a few men join our group over recent months. Some are new to the area whilst some others are locals who are looking for something to do with their time. The kettle has been kept busy catering for the extra numbers whilst the yarns are being told. All men are welcome to be involved in the shed. You can either sit and chat or work on some small projects with your hands. Whatever suits but either option will give you the opportunity to have a great day with a group of like minded men. The Shed is open on a Monday from 9am till 12.30pm and on a Thursday from 9am till 4.30pm. We are located at 26 Lloyd Street, Mareeba which is just past the Mareeba Hospital. We can be contacted on 0499 229 986.
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see our display at the tableland Garden expo this weekend
Celebrate the ‘Water-Wise’ 27th Tableland Garden EXPO at Merriland Hall Atherton on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th September between 9am and 3pm both days. The EXPO has evolved to reflect industry and community trends, including water wise and sustainable gardening. Explore more than 50 indoor and outdoor exhibits of the latest gardening products, plant releases, outdoor trends and water-wise solutions that enhance the Australian lifestyle and our great outdoors. Choose from hundreds of plants for sale that will improve your garden. Come along and see the stunning flower, plant and vegetable displays as well as an extensive array of garden retail products. Children join in the fun of the scarecrow competition – bring your scarecrow along by 4pm on Friday 13th to win great prizes. Adults and children alike can contribute to the flower and vegetable display; bring along your best flowers and vegetables by 4pm on Friday 13th for display Specialists will be on hand to advise how to manage pest plants and animals on your house block or farm, make a piece of jewellery, talk to our expert quilter, discover the newest garden tools, buy a garden book or a candle and relax with light refreshments in the cafeteria. Come and join in the fun with lots of spot prizes and three great raffles including our wheelbarrow filled with lots of garden goodies. The EXPO Committee is looking forward to our 27th EXPO to carry on the success of previous years. With so much to see and do, try buy, and discover there is sure to be something for everyone. Over recent years monies raised at the EXPO’s has been donated to other community organisations to assist them with their special fund raising projects. Recent donations include $1,000 to the Afghanistan Avenue of Honour in Yungaburra, $1,000 to AUSDOGS, $1,500 to Yungaburra Lions Club to purchase a special mattress for long term bedridden patients, $1,500 to the Malanda CWA to assist with the installation of a new driveway, Malanda and Atherton SES and $700 to Malanda Girl Guides for new steps. For information or to take part please contact the Secretary on 0400777694 or battiejl@yahoo. com.au
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ROOM WITH A VIEW This house has been built by the current owners. Over the years as their family grew and they needed to have some personal space they came up with an excellent idea. They built themselves a room upstairs. They ended up with an extra large bedroom, a super size ensuite and a walk in wardrobe. Aircon, television space and views to the neighbourhood and beyond. Downstairs you will find three bedrooms, bathroom, lounge, dining, recently renovated kitchen, laundry and an office space under the staircase. The floor coverings are fairly new. All this on a corner block nicely positioned across from open paddocks and with two neat neighbours. There is a large shed/workshop and a smaller one for your garden tools. Don't wait, call us now for an instant inspection! Contact Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648. Visit www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au Address: Price: Inspect: Agent: Contact:
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MAREEBA $320,000 By appointment Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100
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PROPERTY
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Located on the quiet end of Byrnes Street, just a short stroll from the centre of town is this little beauty. First home owners on a tight budget should have this place in their sights. Being possibly the cheapest house in Mareeba, with a little bit of money, and some elbow grease, you could own your own home, for a great price. The house is a very basic 2 bedroom, one bathroom with additional room on one side for a sleepout. The lounge adjoins the dining room, and there is a functional kitchen area as well. And there is a great outdoor area, with loads of yard for the kids and animals. Currently rented at $140 per week, new investors wishing to start their portfolio with a cheap rental should look at this as well. With a little bit of money to be spent on tidying the place up, and maybe renewing the bathroom or kitchen area, you could easily turn this into a great little money spinner. With the added bonus of the block being zoned as high-density, you can let the rent pay off the initial investment, and then look at building some units on the land in years to come.
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or investors looking to make some good money on a "fix-n-flick" project, don't waste time, as it will be sold. Snap this up today! Please contact exclusive agent Remo Esposito of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate. Phone 0401 969 473.
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Every now and then an opportunity and throughout the living areas. Additional features include vertipresents to the market that you just can't look past. Only five years young, cal blinds, security screens and tinted this modern four bedroom rendered windows, double remote control gamasonry block home on 1001m2 in rage and exterior cement pathways. Kenneally Estate is one of them. Get your skates on and inspect this Inside the home offers a light and property today; opportunities like this airy spacious open plan design and one don't last forever! stylish modern kitchen decked out with a vibrant colour scheme, huge For further information or to arwalk-in pantry, breakfast bar and range an inspection, please contact servery to the outdoor entertainment exclusive agents Sophie Bozzo on area. All four bedrooms are gener- 0428 128 154 or John Falvo on 0408 ously sized with built-in wardrobes 456 344. Or you can call Mareeba and walk-in robe and ensuite in the Property Office on 4092 1355. master. Save dollars off your Address: MAREEBA power bill with solar hot Price: $ AUCTION! water and gas cooking Agent: EXCLUSIVE - Sophie Bozzo and for easy cleaning Mareeba Property Office there are floor to ceiling Contact: 0428 128 154 or 4092 1355 tiles in both bathrooms
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HOUSE & LAND PACKAGE $245,000 Travelling? Need a place to lock up, leave and not worry about? Yard too big? Amaroo Park Estate and Austart Homes Tablelands (BSA 1076708) have released the first house and land packages especially designed with those with comfort and security in mind, without the huge price tag, ongoing fees and an over abundance of garden to maintain. The proposed packages on offer – The Snapper 154 on Lot76a is $245,000 including the land (509m2). Featuring three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with
ment. These packages are by far the best value anywhere and are ideally suited to retirees, first homeowners. Young working couples, or anyone looking for the advantage of a very manageable yard.
a walk-in-robe and ensuite to the master. Also included is Internal tiling, tiles to patio and Porch, 6m x 3.5m alfresco entertainment Area. Imagine yourself creating delicious meals in your Trendy Kitchen, complimented by an Island Bench, and open plan living and dining area. Fencing, turf, driveways, single lock up garage and so much more. Located on Amaroo Drive, and Mirrabook Avenue, surrounded by stunning designer homes in a family friendly environ-
Enquiries are most welcome. Please contact Debbie on 0409 321 920 for more information, and a full list of inclusions. Or visit us on the web www. amarooparkestate.com.au
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Looking for a change of lifestyle.... how does 30 acres with a comfortable home only 20 minutes north of Mareeba sound? • 3 spacious bedrooms • Modern kitchen, separate airconditioned dining and living • Covered entertainment area • Fully fenced with 4 separate paddocks and water to each paddock • Dams plus a seasonal creek • 2 sheds: 1x 4 bay shed, the other 17m x 7m powered workshop • Fully fenced and plenty of room for the kids to play Owners want to move on and want this property sold. Call for an inspection today. Price: Reduced to $429,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126
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Step inside this five year old home family room, living room, media room and be inspired by the design and or whatever combination you choose. quality that sets this home apart from The back yard is very spacious and has lots of room for play time or even the rest. Situated in a new estate among a game of cricket. The inviting unlike-designed homes this rendered dercover patio area overlooks the inmasonry block home has everything ground salt water pool which is complimented with a large shade sail and you need. The home features four carpeted also an outside shower. Situated on a large 2012m2 block bedrooms with the main bedroom having a walk in robe and ensuite with the entire rear back yard fenced with spa for relaxing after a hard day's with 1.8m high colorbond fencing to work. ensure your privacy. The family bathroom comes complete with a bath tub and separate Inspect this Saturday. For more inshower recess and the other three formation contact exclusive agent bedrooms all have built-in cupboards. Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126. The well designed kitchen is fitted with quality appliances including range hood, Address: MAREEBA dishwasher and loads Price: $495,000 NEG of bench and cupboard Agent: EXCLUSIVE AGENT Norma Moloney space. There are two Ray White Rural Mareeba separate living areas Contact: 0417 541 126 that could be used for a
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Situated on Cairns side of Mareeba, this 5 acre lifestyle property has much to offer starting with the eye catching drive way through to the dressage arena for the horse enthusiasts. • 3 bedroom plus office homestead style rendered block home • Wrap around verandahs • Spacious kitchen with breakfast bar • Main bedroom, WIR, airconditioning and sliding doors to verandah • Powered 4 bay Colorbond shed with 2 lockable bays • Improved pastures with fenced paddocks and horse shelters • Olympic size dressage arena • Irrigation system • Bore + 2 water tanks • School bus run and only minutes to town If you are a horse lover and are looking for a property with features galore, then look no further. Price: $470,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126
WINNING COMBINATION INVESTMENT + LIFESTYLE Want an acreage that earns you money every week, then this is the property for you. • 8.4 hectares (approximately 20 acres) • 3 dwellings with a rental return of $820 per week • Bore + dam • 7 ML water allocation • 4 bay shed + machinery shed A must to inspect! Price: $609,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126
• Certified organic farm + commercial dried fruit operation • Averaging $110,000 net profit • Established markets • 10 hectares with highway frontage • 45 minutes to Cairns International Airport • Packing shed complete with commercial kitchen + staff accommodation • Spacious 4 bedroom home • 17 ML water allocation + bore + dam • Growth and value adding opportunities Price: $795,000 Neg Contact: John Goncalves on 0407 690 961 or Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126
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Don't miss out on this superb three bedroom home in premium location An excellent opportunity to position yourself in an exclusive part of town close to the CBD. With excellent features such a fully tiled spacious kitchen, air conditioning and fans throughout and the separate bathroom and toilet this is a deal you do not want to miss.
Located on a large fully fenced block with easy to maintain gardens, and mowing is included. There is also a garden shed and greenhouse out the back. Plenty of room for the kids and small pets upon application. Rent NOW for only $300.00 per week. For an inspection and further information on this property please call our Rental Team on 4092 4040.
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Pink pumpkin patch: Vince Mete, Pep Bianco and Amando Salerno will exclusively supply pink pumpkins to Coles as part of breast cancer awareness month.
Shortlist announced for Farmer of the Year award
A who’s who of the local agricultural industry fills the shortlist for the inaugural Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year Award. The award will be presented at the Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (MDFVGA) Annual Gala Dinner to be held at the Mareeba International Club on Friday. Mr Nastasi was the inaugural president of MDFVGA where he played a key role in improving transport infrastructure in the MareebaDimbulah area. Respected and well-loved, Mr Nastasi passed away on May 1, 2013.
In recognition of the role Mr Nastasi played in developing the industry on the Tableland, MDFVGA decided to establish an award in his honour. Last week, MDFVGA announced the shortlist of candidates in line for the award: John Nucifora for the development of mango product Zingo 100% Pure Mango, Karen Muccignat for her role in getting Mutchilba back on the map as well as her fight to drive down costs for re-lift irrigators, Vince Mete for 30 years of service on the MDFVGA committee and the development of the Hedging Business, Ian McLaughlin for his involvement
in industry organisations as well as being a leader in the development of red varieties of papaya and finally Stephen Scurr for the development of the pineapple industry in Mareeba. MDFVGA president Joe Moro said: “Everyone on the shortlist are excellent people who have done exceptional things for the industry not just this year but over many years.” Tickets to the gala dinner are still available. To secure tickets call 4092 6099 or email mdfvga@bigpond. com. The event starts at 6.30pm.
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By Ryan Groube Pink pumpkins grown in Mareeba will be rolled out in Coles supermarkets across Australia in October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mareeba farmers Vince Mete, Pep Bianco and Amando Salerno have been growing a combined 200 tonnes of the pumpkins since April, with harvest to begin this week. A gene added to the Jarrahdale variety is what gives the vegetable its pink colouring with Bianco’s brother Tony assuring consumers the inside is exactly the same as an ordinary pumpkin. “It is not like it is strawberry flavoured or anything,” he said. Mr Mete was approached by a “seed rep” in 2012 with the pink pumpkin and asked to trial it in Mareeba conditions. The trial pumpkin was sent to the Melbourne Show where it attracted the attention of marketers who successfully secured a deal with Coles to stock the variety. “Because we were the only area to have trailed growing them we were bought on to do it for this first time,” Mr Mete said. “We are just growing it as a bit of a special but if it goes well
we might be doing it again next year.” Coles Business Category Manager for Vegetables, Daniel Williams said a portion of every pink pumpkin sold would be donated to the McGrath Foundation. The McGrath Foundation is a breast cancer education and support charity established in 2002 by and former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath and his late wife Jane, who passed away from the disease in June 2008. “For every pumpkin - including the limited edition pink pumpkins - sold in Coles stores throughout October, Coles will donate 10 cents a kilogram throughout October to the McGrath Foundation,” Mr Williams said. “Fundraising through the sale of pink pumpkins is a fun and novel way to support a very serious concern for so many Australians and Coles is delighted to help the McGrath Foundation to support breast cancer.” Mareeba-based Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) extension horticulturist Geoff Dickinson said a reason Coles has targeted the three local farmers was because their product was among the best in the country.
Values rise generally at cattle sale Mareeba Combined Agents penned a total of 406 head of Prime and Store cattle for this week’s sale. Values rose generally for all Slaughter type cattle. Bullocks to the Local Trade rose by 4c/kg Local Trade Heifers or Heifers suitable for the Domestic Slaughter trade improved which saw the best of this
category rise by 10 c/kg. Cows suitable for the Local trade were limited to only a few and rates achieved were generally higher than the previous week, up by 5 c/kg on the heavier portion and up by 18 c/kg on the lighter articles. Heavy Ox to the Export Slaughter trade were unchanged.
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QBSA: 1209108 ABN: 68 119 390 831
Phone: Adrian 0427 937 808 or 4093 9445 Email: adrian@accnq.com.au
www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566 BSA no. 1218243
Butcher
MAIN STREET, TOLGA PH: (07) 4095 4207 MOB: 0438 954 206
BLINDS
CHILDCARE & KINDERGARTEN
Residential & Commercial Cleaning Solutions For: • Carpets • Tile & Grout • Vinyl • Upholstery • Rugs • Spot & Stain Removal • Mattresses • Fabrics • Driveways & Footpaths • 24 Hour Water Restoration • new Premier Shampoo & Steam Clean Service!
Let the professionals take care of it!
Servicing
T: 4092 2160 - M: 0417 758 302 ALL Areas! E: abelservices@bigpond.com
SUPERCLEAN
Commercial Cleaners Pty Ltd Outside 3 Bedroom House Washed $95 Paths Done at 1/2 Price
Have Your Roof Cleaned by Superclean and We Will Wash the Ouside of Your House as a BONUS!!
SOLAR PANELS WASHED BY HAND!
Phone George Freecall 1800 063 024 Mobile 0417 610 679
MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229
Commercial • Domestic • Industrial • Mining Installations, Repairs & Maintenance
Battistin Electrical Daniel Battistin
• Residential • Commercial • Repairs/Maintenance • Phones • Airconditioners
Mobile 0448 856 187
Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 Email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld 4880
SONCIN ELECTRICAL PT
ABN: 22 524 342 683 • Licence No: 71735 • ACA: F0514381 • LO: 56130
• HATS • JEANS • SADDLERY • JEWELLERY • • BOOTS • SHIRTS • HOMEWARES • BAGS •
P: 4091 3925 • E: shepsoutfitters@bigpond.com
CONCRETING
electrical
For all your Electrical, Airconditioning & Solar needs!
Domestic Commercial Industrial Solar Repairs & Maintenance Telephone & Networking Cabling Airconditioning Installation & Electrical Wiring
Call Sandro for your FREE QUOTE 0417 843 015 or Ph/Fax: 4092 7536 info@soncinelectrical.com.au
EMBROIDERY We are the future!
Supply & Fit
99 Vaughan St, Mareeba Q.4880 service@tablelandelectrical.com.au PHONE: 4092 4146
Licence No. 51413 CEC No. A5891084
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds
Lic No. 55472
CLOTHING
FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga
Trust the BLIND specialists!
Electrical Contractors
Cleaning Solutions Outstanding Results
TOLGA BUTCHERY
BLINDS
ELECTRICAL
CLEANING SERVICES
• Great Pensioners Discounts • “One FREE Call Does It All” • Will Match Any Other Written Quote • Qld Govt Preferred
JAMIE & ANTONELLA RYAN PH: 4091 2102 • FAX: 4091 5655
65 Tolga Rd, Atherton • athcarelectrics@bigpond.com
TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au
96 James Street, Mareeba
Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657
“ACE IT EVERYTIME”
Venue Hire
V
• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS • MINING
FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...
P: 4092 6271
S
Do it right the first time!
CURTAINS & BLINDS
Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880
R
EARTHMOVING
Custom Made
Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent
T
Transport Travel Tree Lopping
Roofing
Nurseries
Security Skip Bins
Constance Street.....................4092 1912 Director: Sue Powell Dunlop Street...........................4092 5277 Director: Kim-Marie Watkins Outside School Hours Care....4092 2431
BRICK LAYING
Mobile: 0419 709 522
SpecialiSing in: • Polishing & Sealing New Concrete • Re-Juvenating & Sealing Existing Concrete • Re-Sealing Existing Stampcrete, Covercrete & Pebbletex Surfaces
• Competitive Rates • Free Quotes • Quality Job Assured QSBA: 1139 505
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ENTERTAINMENT
DRIVING SCHOOL
MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767 or 4092 4449
Jane Peters Phone: 0427 932 776
Truck Driver Training: LR, MR, HR & HC CHEAP
Call 0438 295 437 RATES!
DJ
PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE
PIER
INDEX
business
CALL CARL 0408 924 312
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business
DIRECTORY Glazing
ENTERTAINMENT
CP
Studio
Professional Voice-overs for your Business Music on Hold
Phone 0408 924 312 Fertilizer
Phone the Express today 4092 3464 ON THE TABLELANDS
PHONE 4095 8222
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ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts
• Sliding Glass Doors & Windows • Residential & Commercial Glazing • Shower Screens & Robes • Glass Replacement • Security Doors • Security Screens • Fly Screens • Louvres • Mirrors
IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply
Nursery
• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788
GRAHAME McKENZIE MOBILE 0407 226 022
D R S GLASS
• GLASS REPLACEMENTS • SHOWER SCREENS • WARDROBES • MIRRORS • WINDOW & DOOR REPAIRS • SECuRITy & FLy SCREENS MAREEBA & THE TABLELANDS
DANIEL SCHuLZ
ALL WORK UNDER $3300
0487 792 539 ABN 80 672 905 686
FURNITURE
GUTTERING
Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS
209 Byrnes St, Mareeba • P: 4092 1017 E: hastiecf@tpg.com.au
FUEL receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad
Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers 7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222
FLOOR COVERINGS
NEW Mini Concrete Truck Caters for small loads up to 2.6m across the Tablelands!! PLUS Tipper & Bobcat Available
FREE HOME QUOTES
FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!
GUTTER GUARD
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Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300
FREECALL: 1800 100 525
BACKHOE WATER TRUCK your local business guide TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE HANDY MEN
John and Pete
the handy, handymen
Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors
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ATTACHMENTS: Auger, Rock Breaker, Forks, Vibrating Plate + a full range of buckets and tilting buckets
Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com GUARANTEED!
ABN: 74 629 292 635
We do just about everything!
Seven Building TradeS Seven elecTronic TradeS • General Carpentry, Cupboards Electronic Repairs and Advice • • Painting, Plastering, Doors & Locks Antenna Systems & Outlets • • Tiling, Paving, Small Concreting Satellite Free-to-air, Data & Comms • • Kitchens, Bathrooms, Fencing Theatre Systems, PVRs, DVDs • and did i mention We do laWns & gardens!
John
0409 802 778
&
Pete
0447 317 797
Pensioner Discounts available & Free quotes! (will accept jobs under $3300 only)
Atherton Decor Centre Creating Beautiful Homes
13 Main Street, Atherton Q.4883 Phone: 4091 1016 Fax: 4091 5160
Sandra Anderson
athertondecor@bigpond.com
HOUSE REMOVALS
FLOORS
HIRE
AFTER
Specialising in all your home decor needs & giftlines
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
All enquires call Mick on 0417 720 959 or 4092 3849 - Email: mpgoldfinch@bigpond.com
TRUCK & BACKHOE
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Homeware/Decor
Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds
Machinery - Truck Hire
M&P Goldfinch Enterprises P/L
GUTTER GUARD
• Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings
Pasture Seeds
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BRIAN LOCCISANO MANAGER - NORTH QUEENSLAND
PHONE 4093 3776 6475 KENNEDY HIGHWAY WALKAMIN QLD 4872 apseeds@activ8.net.au www.apseeds.com.au
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography
JBH
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159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229
this spot could be yours!
30 James Street, Mareeba
26 REYNOLDS ST, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 P: 4092 1174 F: 4092 3084
MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE
For $26 per week
LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF
PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113
TABLELAND FERTILIZERS 40 ECLIPSE DRIVE, ATHERTON QLD. 4883 P: 4091 3100 F: 4091 3177
IRRIGATION
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MOTOR MECHANIC
PLUMBING
MAREEBA MOTORS
PLUMBING, PUMPS & GAS
45 Chewko Rd, P.O. Box 131, MAREEBA
Phone/Fax: 4092 3563
• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFI Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels and EFI Vehicles
MOTOR MECHANIC
BSA 116 4856
Installation, Servicing & Repairs Gas & Gas Applianes, Water Filtration & Purification, Maintenance Plumbing, Pumps, Sewer & Storm Water Solutions
Ben Malcolm
24 Hour Service Covering all areas
p: 4092 7333 m: 0402 031 813 plumbingpumpsandgas@bigpond.com
POOL MAINTENANCE
A.J. MYLES & CO. HOUSE RELOCATORS Complete House Relocation Services
• Modern Equipment • Restumped & Raised • Houses Bought & Sold • Insurance Cover
PHONE: 0413 913 989 BSA LICENCE NO. 30191
ABN 26 111 244 823
4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station 74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880
POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE”
Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220
ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE
PHONE: 0413 013 297
LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR
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business PROMOTION/MARKETING
DIRECTORY SKIP BINS
• 2, 3, 4 & 6m Skip Bins • 10T Tilt Truck with Crane • S160 Bobcat for Clean Ups • 68 Inch Zero Turn Mower • 100mm Wood Chipper • 100HP Tractor & TILT TRUCK • 2m Heavy Duty Slasher • 2.4m Mulcher • 3m No Till Seeder www.peeramonskips.com.au • 3m Rotary Hoe
0447 007 685
SECURITY
Timber
BRANCHING OUT
For all security needs call...
Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063
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Tree Specialist
SCAN CODE FOR MORE INFO
Prune and remove your trees or palms quickly and efficiently! • Stump Grinding Available • Fully Insured • Free Quotes Paul and Ishta Richmond branching.out@bigpond.com
ALL AREAS 0400 326 670
5 Willow Road, Tolga - PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 Wooden it be nice! PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 - FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377
CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257
RAD SKIPS
AA TAYLORS TREELOPPING
LEAVIS
14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS! LIMITED TIME ONLY
Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777
Ph: 4095 4595 - Fax: 4095 5393 Mobile 0400 954 595
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4035 2034
Without a travel agent you’re on your own!
MAREEBA 4092 4222 ATHERTON 4091 3411 www.travelexperience.com.au
TRANSPORT
Skip BinS from 2m – 6m
YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith
MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT
TREE LOPPING
(a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)
CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY
TRAVEL
SKIP BINS
FULLY INSURED QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED CLIMBERS OBLIGATION FREE WRITTEN QUOTE WOOD CHIPPER, STUMP GRINDER, CHERRY PICKER, TRUCK & BOBCAT TRAVEL ALL TABLELANDS AND BEYOND PROFESSIONAL, EFFICIENT, SAFE & FRIENDLY NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL
Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters Express Couriers Freight Distribution Warehouse Storage
TRANSPORT
MRT
• Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service
P&M Carriers
Are your trees becoming too big for your yard?
PEERAMON SKIPS, BAGS
Yard Clean Ups: Large or Small
TRANSPORT
TREE LOPPING
TRANSPORT SERVICES
OwNER: JIm HuTCHINS Phone 4091 1589 • Fax 4091 4971 19 Eclipse Dr, Atherton LEAVIS
DELIVERIES: CAIRNS & TABLELANDS your local business guide
VENUE HIRE
HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!
MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions! Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!
Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217
CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464
Wedding
Wedding
Leah Plowman and LaFras Joubert
13th September, 2013 Congratulations on your Wedding Day. May you life together be full of love and endless happiness. Love Pop, Uncle Greg, Aunty Debbie & Uncle Ed, Aunty Jan, Naomi & Anton, Heidi & Spencer, Belinda & Dustun & Families.
Leah & LaFras CONGRATULATIONS May the love you share today grow stronger everyday of your lives.
Love from Vince & Connie, Patricia, Anthony, Kristen, Sienna & Theo.
Wish someone you love a happy wedding day in
the Express! Phone 40923464
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getting Married? John Keal Marriage Celebrant. Ph 4092 4507
Birthday Happy 21st Jack
Leah Plowman and LaFras Joubert
14-9-13
Happy 18th Tom
Congratulations and best wishes on your wedding day. Lots of Love, Uncle Peter, Aunty Doreen, Joe, Kerry, Dane, Ashton, Robert, Jess & Michael.
29-9-13
Have fun at the snow!
Love from all your family and friends.
Has someone you know recently gotten ENGAGED? Surprise them with an Advertisement CALL Natasha TODAY 40923464.
Birthday CARLA RENEE HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY
15-09-2013 Congratulations... enjoy your special day! All our love, Zia Annette and Nonna. XX
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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 (ACC) An Encouraging WORSHIP SERVICE Thought: 10.00am Sunday 6.00pm Sunday
Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 Lot 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.
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What’s coming up! September
Events Calender
13th Country Music Festival walkamin Sports Club 6.30pm 14th Mareeba Markets 14th 65 roses Cent Sale Mba Leagues Club 12 noon 14-15th Tablelands Garden Expo merri lands hall 8.30 - 3pm both days 14th-17th Possum Magic - Cairns Civic Theatre 14th The Rainbow Fair & Open day - Candlenut Steiner School 10am- 4pm. 16th TWR Snake handling show Mt.Molloy Hall 10-1pm $2 entry includes Morningtea 26th Spring Orchid Show CWA Hall Mossman FREE ENTRY 8am-2pm.
October 4-6th 5-6th 6th 12th 19th
Burketown Camp Draft & Rodeo Self-Empowering Weeken MBA 8.30am -5pm each day Mareeba Speedway Cent Sale at Atherton Masonic Centre, in aid of Carinya Home. Ladies Night In - ASHS 6pm
For further information on any of the above events contact Natasha on 4092 3464
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CLASSIfieds Public Notice MAREEBA MARKETS THIS SATURDAY! For information email Shiralee: mareebamarkets@gmail.com or phone 0419 788 277 (message only)
SUPPORTERS OF 65 ROSES FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
CENT SALE
Saturday 14th September Mareeba Leagues Club • Entry $2 Doors open 12noon - Calling starts 1pm Cent sale tickets are available at Tile ‘n’ Decor, Mareeba
Positions Vacant have now been filled. Many thanks to all those HARDWARE who applied.
Position Wanted Active retired guy, 64 with own caravan, requires long term Caretaker/ Maintenance position in exchange for site and labour. I am multi-skilled including, but not limited to Building, M e c h a n i c a l and Grounds maintenance, Management and IT experience plus HR Driving License. Caravan site needs water, sullage and electricity supply with toilet/shower facilities. Call Barry 0432 982 812 preferably after 6pm.
Courses FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING 1 Day First Aid Course (+ CPR Refresher)
Atherton: Saturday 21st September, 2013 Mareeba: Saturday 5th October, 2013 For enquiries contact:
FNQ First Aid & Safety Training 0447 249 708 fnq.fast@gmail.com your local Market place
4wd / tyres
MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346
Memorial
Position Vacant
Wendy-lee Rofe & Bradley William Owens
MAREEBA DISTRICT FRUIT & VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION
20/02/1967
29/03/1985
10/09/2011 Can’t believe its been two years. Not a moment goes by that we don’t think of you. “Just makes it harder to believe that she won’t be around.” Love you forever. Your loving son Teak Rofe, sister Carrie, Caitlin and Dane Rofe.
Carole Frances Shephard 18/4/43 to 9/9/08
A place in my heart is yours alone, A piece of love no one can own. Deep in our heart your memory is kept, Of a Mother we will never forget.
Remembered always Roy, Karlene, Sammy & Kelly.
CLASSIFIED deadline 5PM every FRIDAY phone 4092 3464 email: admin@ theexpressnewspaper. com.au
Position Vacant NORTHERN GULF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Sustainable Industries Officer LOCATiON: MAREEbA A full time position has become available within the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group, for a Sustainable Industries Officer. Purpose of the position: To work with the farming community in the Mareeba-Dimbulah Water Supply Area of the Northern Gulf region by assisting farmers and industries to improve the sustainability and productivity of farming systems and improve the condition of natural resources, with a key focus on soil and water management. To obtain a full copy of the position description and selection criteria or for more information, please contact: Dale Harrison, Office Manager Northern Gulf Resource Management Group P: 4062 1330 • E: om@northerngulf.com.au
REGIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT POSITION • Production horticulture sector • 80% FTE (salary commensurate with experience) • Mareeba based Looking for a role that allows you to be autonomous, involves some travel and allows you to have the flexibility to suit your lifestyle? MDFVGA industry body for fruit and vegetable growers, is offering a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic individual to join their team as a Regional Workforce Development Officer based in Mareeba. The suitable applicant will ideally possess tertiary qualifications in training or agriculture and be able to demonstrate the following attributes / skills: • A good understanding of the training sector and ability to identify and link appropriate training with skill needs • Strong project management skills and a commitment to delivering agreed outcomes • Strong planning, presentation and marketing skills • An ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of stakeholders including growers, training providers, government and corporate sector representatives. An understanding of the production horticulture / agriculture industry and issues associated with the development of improved skills within these sectors will be favourably regarded. As the Regional Workforce Development Officer is required to travel within Queensland a current “C” class driver’s licence is required. The role is a contract position ending in October 2015. For further information and for a position description please contact Maree Lopez, Secretary of MDFVGA, 07 4092 6099 or by email to: mdfvga@bigpond.com. Applications, which close on Friday 20 September 2013, should include a full Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and contact details of three referees, and be addressed to: MDFVGA PO Box 989, Mareeba Q.4880
Tutoring Classical and Flamenco guitar lessons and Bass lessons. 0447 056 469
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For Sale FOR SALE
Full Set of PGF Golf Clubs, very good condition ............. $150 Electric Piano........................ $120 Set of 4 Single Recliners, good condition......$400 for Set 6 Piece Patio Setting, glass top table...................... $100 600mm Stainless Steel Rangehood Canopy, new, still in box ...... $120
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Position Vacant SALESPERSON
Casual position available for a friendly, enthusiastic, responsible and flexible Salesperson with excellent people skills. Current driver’s licence. Experience in market selling an advantage but not essential. Job location Kuranda - Biboohra Cellar Door. Includes weekend work. APPLY TO: Golden Drop Winery 4093 2750 To Arrange An Interview
DELIVERY DRIVER
Joe’s Cartons has a great opportunity for a switched on Delivery Driver to work in a team environment. This role is all about attitude, your willingness to offer exceptional customer service along with on time deliveries. You will be a team player who will step outside the boundaries of driving duties. This position is casual hours plus overtime based at our Mareeba Depot. To be considered for this position the following is essential: • A current valid MR license • Forklift ticket Send your resume to: manager@joescartons.com.au Or post to: The Manager, Joe’s Cartons PO Box 273, Innisfail Q.4860
PROJECTS OFFICER - MAREEBA
Projects Officer for Mitchell River Watershed Management Group, based in Mareeba Applicant will have experience in natural resource management, grant application writing and delivery of natural resource management outcomes on the ground. Position is permanent salaried with normal employment conditions, and is currently for 50 hours per fortnight. Salary will be negotiated in accordance with applicant’s background and experience. Duties include reporting to the Group Executive Committee, collaboration with natural resource management and landcare bodies in the Mitchell River catchment, and consultation with community groups. Contact Ian Adcock, Chairman on 4092 2019 Email: iansyl@bigpond.net.au or Rob Ryan, Secretary on 0429 700 641 Email: grra1@bigpond.com foR fuRthER InfoRmAtIon
For Sale Kymco MXU 300 2 Year WarrantY
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EXPRESS sPORT Mareeba Rifle Club inc. The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a double 500yd comp. on Sunday the 8th September 2013. Conditions were very good and the scores reflect this, however the star this week is Barry Ellis with a 90.9 – well done Barry. F Open: J. Todd (Mareeba): 84.3; 87.9 – 171.12, B. Ellis (Mareeba): 90.9; 88.7 – 178.16, J. Baxter (Mareeba): 84.0; 86.5 – 172.10. F STD: A. Simpson (Mareeba): 87.4; 86.3 – 173.7 TR: M. Beecham (Mareeba): 73.4; 74.6 – 147.10, D. Ford (Mareeba): 74.4; 74.9 – 148.13. Next week it is proposed to shoot a double 800yds comp. Don’t forget the Mareeba Club usually shoots 15 shot matches, however it is not obligatory. ARCHERY On Sunday September 8 visitors Talen Morgan, Morgan Harris, Ben Herbert, Junior Seru, Anunda Green, Merlan Preschel, Joel Rivers, Steven Sandler, Chris O’Donnell, Trevor Willis, Oscar Robard and Arron Dati attended the coaching session with Tableland Company of Archers coach George Neilson and assistant coach Signe Dalsgaard. Two members shot a Geelong Round, while one member shot a X-Geelong round. Three juniors shot a Gritty Galah Round. Geelong Round Results: (90 arrows each at 30m on a 122cm face) Open Women’s Recurve: S Dalsgaard 756, U14 Girls Recurve: L Hughes 567. X-Geelong Round Results: (90 arrows at 30m on a 60cm face) Veteran Men’s Crossbow: G Neilson 794. Gritty Galah Round:(30 arrows each at 15m on a 60cm face, 20m on an 80cm face and 25m on a 122cm face) U10 Boys Recurve: B Dayes 645, N Prince 562, M Christensen 324 On Sunday September 15 the club will conduct their
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Opening Day for their new grounds from 10 am – 2 pm at Kerribee Park Archery Range, Chicken Hatchery Road, off Springs Road, Mareeba. Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun day of archery. Meet the club members, chat with our coaches, and learn about our beginners program. There will be $2 Sausage sizzles, tea and cake, demonstrations and come and try and displays including Recurve, Compound and Crossbow archery. For further information please phone George Neilson on 4092 2228. MAREEBA MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 3/9/13 Warehouse Bowls: Touchers: Lead – Priscillo Goring, Skip – Peter Soda. Wednesday: Ladies Mixed Social – Winners – Sandy Rowstron, Harry Aly Khan R/U Pat Hodgkinson, Lawrie Frankish. Thursday: Men’s Jackpot Pairs – Winners Cameron Thompson, Peter Soda R/U Nick McIntyre, Vic Tiraboschi. Sunday: Mixed Social – Winners Joan Fitzpatrick, Ed Hill, Eileen Stevens R/U John Hammond ( nice to have you with us again John and we wish you good bowling), Santina Tiraboschi, Graeme Drabsch. Thank you to Mr. David Kempton M.P. for sponsoring this event. COMING EVENTS: Tuesday 10/9/13 Warehouse bowls 7pm start. Wednesday: Ladies Mixed Social, 1.30pm start, optional dress. Sponsored by visiting bowlers - Don Northam & Carol Deeney. Thursday: Men’s self-selected jackpot pairs 1.30pm start, casual dress. Sunday – Club Selected Mixed Social, Casual Dress – 1.30pm start. COMPETITION: Congratulations to Carmel & Aldo DeZen winning the mixed pairs final by defeating Jamahl Byrne, Sue Brady. Men’s FGF Super Challenge – defeated Mossman in all sections. Next game is at Yungaburra on Friday September 13th starting at 6pm. Please check Notice Board for teams. DATE CLAIMER: OPEN FOURS SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29TH STARTING AT 9AM. SPONSORED BY John Turner of JW PLASTICS, $1000 prize money. All Clubs welcome. Selectors Rosters: Wednesday - Sue, Thursday– Ed & Barry, Sunday – Peter & John.
TABLELAND FUTSAL CLUB Results 26th and 28th August U.11 Quincan United 10 d. Blue Sliders 2, Roar 15 d. Bandicoots 0 U.13 All Over It 12 d. Red Claws 1, The Jedi 5 drew Pumped Up Kids 5. U.15 Da Bois 7 d. Rebels 4, Bombers 3 d. Bright Sparks 0, Bye Malanda Super Hornets. Mixed The Ombreys 11 d. Hat-trick Heroes 5, Tableland Hotties 13 d. Oh’Deere 5, Joga Bonito 13 d. Sweet Chillies 6, San Siro 11 d. Game Over 3, Ous Ous 9 d. Aftershock 4, Tableland Hotties 10 d. Joga Bonito 8. Wii Not Fit Bye Mens Spartans 9 d. Roma 5, Street Style 8 drew BallBreakers 8, Double forfeit - Test Eagles, Ramrods. www.tablelandfutsalclub.com.au Phone Peter on 40955285. MAREEBA BASETBALL INC. Mareeba Basketball fixture round played last week saw convincing victories to Lieutenant Dans Senior Mens and Baiada Steggles Senior Ladies. Both teams still being the only undefeated sides in the Summer Season fixtures. Bullets Under 16 Juniors may well be the side to defeat for championship honours following their 56 to 28 success over All Stars. While the Under 14 and Under 12 Junior divisions are providing close tussles and predicting winners in these young grades is extremely difficult. However Senior grade teams should note that when appointed to act as Court Stewards = C/S the team is required to have 2 players from their team present for that duty. Players should note that all registration fees are required to be paid in full - IF NOT PAID IN FULL YOU WILL NOT
TAKE THE COURT. SUMMER SEASON DRAW WEDNESDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 10’S JUNIORS - COACHING & GAME 5.00 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TIGERS VS TAIPANS 5.25 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TIGERS VS DRAGONS 5.50 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TAIPANS VS DRAGONS 6.30 PM - SENIOR MENS - COMETS VS SEMI-PROS C/S: L/DANS REFS: E. HASTIE & D. SCHMIDT 7.30 PM SENIOR MENS - LIEUTENANT DANS VS STINGRAYS C/S: COMETS REFS: E. HASTIE & C. PERKS THURSDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - FLAMINGOES VS BULLETS REFS: B. CATER & M. EBNER 5.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - ALL STARS VS PANTHERS REFS: S. MYRTEZA & C. MYRTEZA 6.00 PM SENIOR LADIES - BAIADA STEGGLES VS UNIQUES C/S: KILLERS REFS: E. HASTIE & A. GOODYEAR 7.00 PM SENIOR LADIES - KILLERS VS TEQUILA SLAMMERS C/S: UNIQUES REFS: E. HASTIE & F. PATOLO 8.00 PM SENIOR LADIES - SAPPHIRES VS GUMMAZ C/S: T/SLAMMERS REFS: M. AUE & M. HAGGER BYE: LOCALS. FRIDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2013 4.15 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - NONE-YA VS EAGLES REFS: B. CATER & C. MYRTEZA 5.15 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - KANGAROOS VS JAGUARS REFS: B. RUGGERI & B. CATER
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Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries
This week is also an excellent time to think about putting a plan in place to pay off any debt: both emotionally and financially. You refuse to dance to anyone’s beat but your very own.
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Capricorn
Dec 22 to Jan 20 You’re becoming the master at tearing down the old and rebuilding from scratch, and yet you may be amazed to discover there is indeed another, much deeper layer to uncover.
Aquarius
Jan 21 to Feb 19 Now is the time to spend most of your days doing what you love most with those you adore most. If your life feels more like play than responsibility, you’re living well. Feb 20 to March 20 Pisces Your ability to create glamour, weave fantastical illusion and provide invisible but potent healing to others is beyond measure. Others will feel inextricably drawn to you without understanding why.
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You’ll be putting more attention and importance on finances than you have in a long time.This is the time to work on a budget and devise sound economic strategy for increasing your income.
Nov 23 to Dec 21 Change feels better than ever, so be willing to let go of all that no longer serves your highest. You’re simply making way for the new. The more you let go, the more new channels of abundance can flow to you.
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June 22 to July 22 Your confidence is sky high and you feel more optimistic about life and your future than ever. All of the suffering, heaviness and loss will quickly become a thing of the past as you embrace the amazing opportunities being showered upon you. July 23 to Aug 22 Leo You’re going into a phase of complete and total metamorphosis. This will require considerable self-analysis and probing into your past patterns, but all the work will be more than worth it. Aug 23 - Sept 23 Virgo The biggest transformation takes place in the realm of the mind. Communication, correspondence and courses of new study carry great importance. Sept 24 to Oct 23 Libra
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April 21 to May 21 Taurus Your commitments to others will deepen and you will come to realize how much you truly value your loved ones. You will know which ones are worth hanging onto and which ones you have outgrown. No longer will you tolerate relationships that only prove to be a dead-end. May 22 to June 21 Gemini The more energy you put into your current projects and daily duties, the greater the reward. You’re learning the value of patience and hard work. Finding the proper balance between work and health is also a theme that comes into sharp focus.
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1. A plant of the parsley family, having feathery leaves and umbels of small, yellow flowers. 2. To bite or chew on, especially persistently. 3. A protective covering for the head, as a steel helmet or football helmet. 4. Any of numerous plants having a milky juice and flowers with no petals or sepals. 5. To perceive the meaning of; grasp the idea of; comprehend. 6. Distinguished as not being the same. 8. Any English borough that had very few voters yet was represented in Parliament. 13. An expression, usually when a mistake has been made, uttered when someone, esp a child, stumbles or falls. 15. A soft murmuring or rustling sound, whisper. 16. An element not having the character of a metal, as carbon or nitrogen. 18. A short, sword like weapon with a pointed blade and a handle, used for stabbing. 20. Being in the direct line, as a descendant or ancestor. 22. A British a slang word for money.
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Schools tie for first Srhoj Cup
Rogatos ride Sisters Giulia and Germaine Rogato (left) with their spoils from the Earlville Gymkana held last weekend. Giulia took out age champion in the 11-12 C Group division on her horse Holly while Germaine finished second in B Group 9-10 on Zappa. Both girls have been riding since they were four years old.
New hockey clubhouse opens up A Mareeba State School student takes his best shot in the penatly shootout during the inagural Wayne Srhoj Cup at St Thomas’s School.
By Boyd Robertson Hosts St Thomas’s School and visitors Mareeba State School (MSS) have won a game each at the inaugural Wayne Srhoj Cup soccer competition on September 6. St Thomas’s boys side took out a win with 3-2 on a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw, while the MSS girls side did the same, winning their shootout 2-1 after a nil-all game. Although all year levels were open for the Cup, mainly Year 7 and Year 6 students took part, along with a few Year 5s. Homegrown soccer hero Wayne Srhoj presented trophies on the day to
the delight of the assembled students. St Thomas’s sport teacher Michael Raso compared the Cup to local rugby’s Chris Sheppard Shield and said it had been a successful first outing that the school would aim to repeat next year. “This is the first time we’ve had it and we definitely want to keep it going in years to come,” he said. “There was a big buzz from the kids for Wayne being here and presenting the trophies. “Back in the day these two schools would play games against each other all the time but nowadays it’s a lot harder to get an afternoon off to set up a game.” Ronnie Leporati and Rudi Shincariol refereed the games.
Atherton Hockey will officially open their new Loder Park clubhouse on Saturday afternoon. The opening will begin at 5.15pm and will include a brief ceremony, trophy presentations from the day’s earlier grand finals as well as entertainment. “The hockey association is very proud to officially open its new clubhouse which has been in use for the first time this season,” Atherton Hockey president Cathy Duck said. “The clubhouse represents a huge achievement and has been many years in the planning and saving towards a facility that can be enjoyed by all. “Although we have a very workable clubhouse we are now striving towards the improved fit out
and landscaping and eventually hope to extend the viewing areas to provide much needed shade and seating.” Atherton Hockey has called on individuals, groups, teams or businesses to sponsor either $110 or $250 to help continue the redevelopment of the area surrounding the clubhouse. Atherton Hockey has also announced the details for its annual off season competition – Summer Sixers. Summer Sixers runs from November 4 to February 29, 2014. Games are played on a half field with a maximum of six players on the field at any one team. For more details contact Cathy on 4091 5835.
Thousands expected for Annuals
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DAY AT THE RACES: More than 2,000 people are expected to turn out to this year’s Mareeba Annuals at Mareeba Turf Club on Saturday.
By Ryan Groube On Friday a small band of volunteers will have less than 24 hours to prepare the Mareeba Turf Club to host the town’s biggest racing event – the Mareeba Annuals. Organisers are expecting crowd numbers in 2013 to nudge 2,000 for September 14’s seven-race program. The day before the races, more than 30 marquees will be erected, the grounds cleaned and tables decorated, a pallet (70 cases) of XXXX Gold will be delivered to the bar as
well as enough food to keep five dedicated kitchen staff cooking non-stop. Mareeba Turf Club secretary John Thurlow said: “A lot of work goes into making this day go off easy and without any problems and it is all done by volunteers.” “It is our biggest meet of the year and we are pretty confident of getting a record crowd through the gates.” On Saturday gates open at 11am. The race program includes five thoroughbred races with a combined prize pool of $32,500 as
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well as a quarter horse and Arabian races. The winner of race five, the Mareeba Cup, will take home a cool $18,000. Off the track the event will also feature Fashions on the Field as well as entertainment from local country music singer Darryl Chaplain and later Toe Crackin’ Jack. There will also be a TAB and heaps more for everyone on the day. “There is so much happening on and off the track. Not bad for $10,” Mr Thurlow said.
10.00am: Field 1 - Under 10s - Small Schools vs Tolga (P Clearwater/R May) Field 2 - Under 8s 11.15am: Field 1 - Under 13s - Dragons vs Scorchers (W Phillips/G Toshach) Field 2 - Under 15s - Boys (P Keevers/C Claire) U8, U10, U13 & U15 PRESENTATIONS AT 12.30PM 1.00pm: Field 1 - Under 17s - Ramjets vs Boys (S Duck/R May) 2.30pm: Field 1 - Belair vs Pluckers (W Phillips/A Martin) Field 2 - Under 18s - Boys vs Mens Invitational (D Brynes/G Toshach) 4.00pm: Field 1 - Vet Ladies - Plastered Vets vs Waterloo (S Duck/A Martin) Field 2 - Men - Shamrocks vs White Knights (D Brynes/G Toshach)
OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW CLUBHOUSE & PRESENTATIONS FOR U17 & SENIORS AT 5.15PM All members, volunteers’ families and friends welcome!
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RUGBY LEAGUE ‘GRAND FINALS’ ACTION!
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By Ryan Groube Fresh from booting the Mareeba Gladiators Reserves into the grand final, Gordon Hunter recreated his game winning kick for The Express in a bid to pass on some tips to the next generation of sharpshooters. The Kuranda junior broke into the ‘Gators under 18s side in 1995 and soon found himself in the A Grade side where he played in the 1998 side which made the semifinals. After more than 15 years with the Gladiators, Hunter will at last play a grand final after his penalty goal propelled Mareeba to a 40-38 win against Yarrabah in their major-semi on September 1. He conceded that prior to taking the kick he was a bit nervous but he had confidence in his kicking routine. Hunter said the secret to becoming a good goal kicker was find the routine that works best for you and to keep practicing.
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Re-building the Malanda-Mareeba Eels By Ryan Groube Re-building – it is a word that can chill the veins of even the most ardent supporter – but not for those of the grand final bound Malanda-Mareeba Eels. After winning the Cairns and District Rugby League C Grade premiership in 2011, the club lost a series of experienced players and entered a “rebuilding” period. In 2012, the young side snuck into the finals in fifth and were bundled out in the first week. A year on, the Eels are minor premiers, into a grand final and riding high after beating perennial competition heavyweights Cairns Brothers 28-22 in the major semi final on August 30. Eels coach Darren Ball said the emergence of young players – like exciting lock forward Jason Murgha – and the return of veteran fullback Tom English had created an ideal mix of enthusiasm and experience. “Last year was really a rebuilding year for us and we thought we’d be up there this year but we didn’t expect to be minor
premiers,” he said. “This year we had a couple of our old boys come back, a few of our younger guys have really come through and everyone all year has really been ready to give this [competition] a real crack. For a lot of our young guys they have never won a premiership before so they have bought a lot of enthusiasm to the side.” A strong preseason has been attributed for the Eels’ success in 2013 which saw the Malanda side drop just two games. Ball said the fitness of the side had allowed the Eels to finish stronger than the opposition. In the lead-up to the final Ball said the side would focus on basic skills as well as ensuring they got off to a good start. “The key for us in the grand final is doing the basics well and making sure that we don’t let whoever we are playing get a roll on,” he said. “We also need to start well. It is easier to defend a lead then it is to chase one down.” Ball said he was extremely proud of the way his side had gone in 2013.
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GRAND FINALS CHARGE!
COME & RUN WITH THE BULLS – BECAUSE IT’S OUR TOWN, OUR TEAMS, OUR FUTURE A Message from FNQ Football general manager Duncan Sims: In 2013, the FNQ Premier League was expanded to a ten-team competition, with new teams FNQ Heat and Redlynch finishing a credible 7th and 8th in their first season in the top flight. 2012 Premiers Marlin Coast Rangers secured the title again on goal difference, this time from a resurgent Mareeba Bulls who won the reserve grade premiership trophy by two points. Leichhardt Ladies dominated their competition and won the premiership with a nine-point margin whilst in the youth grade Innisfail United took the honours. The junior competition also kept everyone entertained with several of the premierships being decided at the last game of the season. The Grand Final Weekend gives everybody an opportunity to see 14 grand finals over two days
culminating with the Premier League showdown at 7:30pm Saturday night. Come along and see the best games in town. This year also saw the introduction of the Sportscene FNQ Cup. This knockout competition, played midweek during the season, was won by last year’s Grand Final winners Douglas United. This competition was well received and is being expanded in 2014. Although the 2013 season is drawing to a close there is still plenty of exciting games coming to our area with FNQ Football hosting the Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC pre–season A League Game at Barlow Park on Saurday 22nd September, kicking off at 3pm. Local heroes such as Frank Farina, Shane Stefanutto and Steve Corica as well as the Italian legend Del Piero will be in Cairns. This promises to be a very entertaining game so make sure you secure your ticket to watch these professional players.
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English backpackers Dominic Petterson (left) and Elliot Gardner (right).
Pommy soccer talent helping Bulls to victory By Boyd Robertson Mareeba United Football Club’s reserve side have had some international talent with them this year. Elliot Gardner, 24, and Dominc Petterson, 25, from the English city of Newcastle, arrived in Australia in March and have brought their experience from the British semi-professional leagues with them to Mareeba. “We came here for the sunshine, the beaches and the sheilas,” Petterson, who plays left wing, told The Express with a laugh. “We wanted blue sky, golden beaches and bronze chicks, and
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we’ve been very successful in getting those things. “But we love football so much, we decided to look around and see if there was a club that would take us.” The pair approached Bulls president Alex Srhoj in May, who put them through their paces at training before letting them on the field with the reserves in July. The decision paid off and Gardner, who alternates between centre forward and midfielder, quickly established himself as one of the team’s main point-scorers. Reserves coach Sacsha Stankovich said the pair’s talents had been vital to his side.
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MUFC reserves coach Sacsha Stankovich is looking forward to a crack at the grand final trophy on Saturday Mareeba United Football Club (MUFC) reserves side coach Sacsha Stankovich is confident his team will top off their already-clinched premiership with a grand final win against Marlin Coast on at Endeavour Park on Saturday. The reserves are rested and ready after a bye over the weekend and with the premiership already in the bag they are looking to add some bonus silverware to the cupboard. The reserves have already gone up against Marlin Coast earlier this year, drawing 2-2. Stankovich said he fully expects a grand final win this year. “Play for player, I feel we are the best team in the league,” he said. “I definitely rate the boys – it doesn’t feel like we a reserves side, more like that we are the second premiers team.” MUFC has experienced a massive resurgence across the board this year – the reserves are the first Mareeba team to win a premiership since 2008 – and Stanko-
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vich puts this down to new, mercilessly efficient strategies laid down by president Alex Srhoj at the start of the season. “We’ve definitely applied Alex’s principles to the way we play in reserves,” he said. “Although it’s a degree less entertaining, it’s more basic possession-oriented football – we protect our flanks and we starve the opponents of the ball. “We have a theory that if we have the ball and they’re chasing us, eventually their legs will give out.” This theory has obviously worked, with the reserves suffering only one loss and few draws. “We treat the draws like losses,” said Stankovich. “Most coaches and most teams wouldn’t, they’d say ‘that’s good enough’ and they’d move onto the next game – not us. “We pushed the Bulls spirit really, really hard – those boys have embraced it and it’s worked.”
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COME & RUN WITH THE BULLS – BECAUSE IT’S OUR TOWN, OUR TEAMS, OUR FUTURE
The dream is over
By Boyd Robertson
Culture has moved in a positive direction A Message to the supporters of the Mareeba United Football Club (MUFC) from President Alex Srhoj: 2013 was definitely a year of change, not only on the field but off it. The club enjoyed four great years in the former Queensland State League, but this year decided to pass the State League baton onto the new Far North Queensland Football Club Heat and look to re-focus and rebuild the MUFC’s foundations, from the junior ranks through the Premier Men’s. By the results both on and off the field, it seems that decision has been the correct one. On the field, the club rebuilt its senior ranks and brought home some of the clubs’ favourite sons in Wayne Srhoj and Victor Madrid, in addition to 2012 coach Josh Ruiz moving back into a full time playing role. The club built a roster over both senior grades with a strong mixture of youth and experience and the results have most definitely paid dividends,
MUFC President Alex Srhoj. with the Reserve Grade claiming the premiership and the Premier Men’s missing out only by goal differential and making it all the way to the FNQ Cup final only to go down 1-0. More importantly, both sides played a quality brand of intelligent football and have looked to build a foundation for years to come. Off the field, lead by the senior players Dennis Allen, Madrid, Srhoj
and others, the culture around the club has moved in a positive direction, regularly seeing players turn out in the canteen, working bees and junior training days, with the attitude that ‘the club comes first, one club, united, from Under 6s to premiers’. It has been one of the most enjoyable years at the club for a while, the family culture and atmosphere is returning and the development of players and coaches is working towards a positive future. The club’s juniors ranks are moving forward and the club is working overtime to offer some structure and stability in all grades to move forward. We are the only club in FNQ which has the Brisbane Roar coming to us personally. Things are working well and moving in the right direction towards a strong and positive future - we more than just a football club, we are part of your community, your team, your club and your future. Come and run with the Bulls!
play our best football,” he said after the game. “It’s probably been our worst game of the year and this is something we’re just going to have to move on from as a club. “I’m gutted for the boys – they could have probably played a lot better than that and they picked the worst 45 minutes to play it in. “It’s up to the reserves now – I have the confidence in those boys but tonight shows that they can’t just get through on momentum, they need to turn up, focus and do their jobs.”
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Mareeba United Football Club’s dream of two grand final trophies for the 2013 season has been ended, with the Bulls premiers side going down 2-1 to Douglas United at Borzi Park on September 7. Unable to recover from a slow start the Bulls found themselves on the back foot throughout the night, gaining some momentum in the second half but unable to catch Douglas before full time. British import Elliot Gardner, stepping up from reserves, scored Mareeba’s only point.
Already beaten to the premiership by Marlin Coast on points, Mareeba had hoped to at least take out the grand final trophy for the premier league, but the loss to Douglas boots them from the competition. The Bulls Reserve Grade side are now carrying the hopes of the whole club ahead of their grand final showdown with Marlin Coast at Endeavour Park this Saturday. Premiers coach Alex Srhoj expressed bitter disappointment in the loss but said he was confident in the reserves. “I’m more disappointed than anything that we didn’t
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