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Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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Bulls clinch premiership titles
both the Mareeba Bulls premier and reserve teams clinched the FNQ Football Premiership titles on Saturday night at Borzi park. The premiers demolished contenders Edge Hill United 7-0 and the reserves 5-0. For a full wrap on sport and the Mareeba Bulls triumph turn to pages 25 to 27.
Helping the needy
COMMUNITY organisations from around the region gathered in Mareeba, last Tuesday, to highlight the range of services available to those in need. Held in the former Mareeba Mazda and Mitsubishi Showroom, the event saw more than 35 stalls set up to educate the community about what services are available and how to access them. Event organiser Rob Larkin said homelessness and other community issues were not always visible to the public in Mareeba but were certainly there. “Homelessness is hidden in our community, you don’t see homeless
people sleeping in doorways or on the street like you do in other cities,” Mr Larkin said. “But they’re out there in our community and this expo is about educating them and letting them know what’s available to them when they need it.” Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore said that while he was disappointed a small rural community such as Mareeba needed to have such an expo, he was extremely pleased it was able to happen and that those who needed assistance were able to get it. “It was clear from my observation
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that there were a number of people coming through that were seeking assistance, some of whom haven’t had assistance before,” Cr Gilmore said. “I think the expo may well have broken the mould for them and given them an opportunity to pick up the assistance they require.” Mr Larkin said organisers had tried to include a wide range of services and feedback from community members and exhibitors was encouraging. “All the feedback we’re getting will help us to improve the expo in years to come,” he said.
Organisers and exhibitors take time out of a busy day at the Expo to gather for a group picture.
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