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St Stephen’s Catholic College held their coveted formal on Friday night at the Mareeba International Club. With a ‘Casino Royale’ theme, the seniors looked every bit as remarkable as their dedication to study.

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By Justin Fris ST THOMAS’S Primary School will be sending four of their best chess players to the state interschool chess championships in Brisbane next weekend.

For Caleb Shorey, Ryan Paton, Liam Newlands and Nicholas Forgali, the challenge of holding their own against seasoned opposition was too good to pass up.

St Thomas’s chess coach Mike Harnischfeger said that the team had ‘trained really hard’ and were upbeat ahead of the championships.

“I always tell them to be prepared and take your time,” he said. Despite metro players often having access to elite coaches and tougher competitions, Harnischfeger said the three basic principles of chess never change.

“Ideally, you need to control the middle of the board, protect your king and slowly utilise all of your pieces,” he said.

When I visited the team in one of their final training sessions, they were keen for the championships to begin.

Ryan Paton said he had been playing chess for

Ryan Paton and Nicholas Forgali prepare for next week. a number of years and praised the effort put in by his coach. “Mr H is always teaching us new skills,” he said.

“He is really good at teaching.”

Teammate Nicholas Forgali said he tried to remain relaxed during each match, no matter who he faced. “I like to get in a good defence and try to control the middle of the board as long as I can,” he said.

But the ability to fly and accommodate the team is naturally costly, which makes the assistance from four local entities that bit more special. The Byrnes Street Medical Centre, Apels and David Anthony solicitors, along with St Thomas’s PNF group have all chipped in financially, allowing the team to participate in an opportunity of a lifetime.

Great attendance rewarded with morning tea

By Justin Fris 92 of Mareeba State School’s finest between prep and year seven were rewarded with a hearty morning tea on Friday.

These students recorded perfect school attendance for term three, with this number looking to increase in term four.

Deputy Principal Hannah Simpson said the school was hopeful of recording a 95 per cent perfect attendance rate by the end of the year.

“I’m so excited by the number of kids that enjoy coming to school each day,” she said.

“Even more encouraging, is the number of prep children that have been part of the morning tea today.”

Gone are the days of serving up fairy bread and chocolate crackles for morning tea, with Mareeba State School students more inclined to eat salad sandwiches or pieces of local fruit.

“We offer food rewards for our students, where they receive small treats after finishing their main food,” Ms Simpson said.

“These healthy eating habits have been common place, due to our Active After Schools sport sessions through the Australian Sports Commission.”

With a passion for learning under their belts, there is little doubt that these targets should be met by this dedicated school community.

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“Lock the Gate” protestors outside the Mareeba RSL.

Mt Mulligan station sold was passed in initially at auction. Private negotiations were held after the auction, with Mr Morris purchasing the station for an undisclosed fee.

Fears of the land being sold for mining purposes were eventually dispersed, much to the delight of those concerned for its future.

But some of these concerns appeared to be somewhat premature, according to Member for Cook David Kempton. “Let’s look at the facts,” Mr Kempton said. “There is no current coal seam gas exploration permit at Mt Mulligan, proposed fracking or risk to the environment.”

“If it ever does eventuate that coal seam

By Justin Fris The scores of protestors who attended the Mareeba RSL on Wednesday, October 8, to vent their anger over the sale of Mt Mulligan Station at auction turned out to be a fizzer and consequently a complete waste of time.

“Lock the Gate’ proponents and supporters presumed the property would be sold to a mining company but instead was purchased by a local business man, Mr Chris Morris, who intends to transform Mt Mulligan Station into an outback resort.

A reserve price of $1.6 million was set and

gas comes to our region, I will be looking very closely at the environmental consequences and the cultural implications.”

With Mt Mulligan (Ngaddabooldan) land sacred to the Djungan people, it was only fitting that a resounding throng of people gathered to voice their opinions before the auction.

Amongst the crowd was KAP leader Bob Katter, whose passion for the cause raised the atmosphere single handily. “What little rights a landholder in this town had held have been stripped away by the LNP government,” he said. Mr Katter’s hearty plea was echoed by members of the CSG Free North Qld group,

New journalist at The Express Justin Fris (pictured) has joined The Express team as the paper’s new journalist.

Originally from Perth, Justin is qualified in both journalism and sport management.

He has a unique personality, along with a real passion for sport reporting.

Justin is approachable and is looking forward to meeting you soon.

The Express would also like to inform its contacts, readers and business associates that Katherine Kokkonen, our former journalist, is no longer working for the company and does not represent us in any shape or form within our community.

All matters relating to news a n d promotion of local events and sponsorship should be directed to the Managing Editor Carl Portella carl@theexpressnewspaper. com.au alternatively for all news coverage contact Justin Fris justin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au our office number is (07) 4092 3464.

along with other concerned onlookers.

Members of the Djungan community said they had been working with the Indigenous Land Council on Native title options, which could have given them the first option of securing a lease for the land.

Traditional Owner of Nyaddaboolgan, Percy Neal, said “The Djungan community were devastated that negotiations ultimately proved unsuccessful. The Djungan people are bitterly disappointed by the callous nature that the Indigenous Land Council has shown the Djungan people in relationship to them being able to purchase the lease hold on their land,” he said.

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Hundreds flood to Burketown The Gulf of Carpentaria is home to one of the world’s most extraordinary phenomena, the Morning Glory Cloud.

These clouds are so rare most people will never see one in their life.

There is only one spot on Earth where the cloud can be predicted and observed on a regular basis from late September to early November and that’s in the town of Burketown, 30km inland from the Gulf.

To celebrate the incredible natural occurrence, the inaugural Morning Glory Festival was held from 25 to 28 September, 2014 in Burketown.

The festival combined a program of events including a camp draft, rodeo, cultural workshops and Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Corporation’s (CLCAC) 30 year anniversary celebrations.

Burke Shire Council Mayor Cr. Ernie Camp said “The first Morning Glory Festival has been and gone….and we not only survived but made some great memories and enjoyed some excellent entertainment over the four days.”

“On behalf of Council, I would like to thank all those who attended and showed their support of the various events. The happy atmosphere meant attendees – whether young or old, local or visiting, family or individual – were able to enjoy all that was on offer and have a positive experience of Burke Shire.” said Cr Camp The Morning Glory Festival was a joint partnership of the Burke Shire Council, the Carpentaria Land Council Aboriginal Council and the Burketown Rodeo & Sporting Association with support from Tourism and Events Queensland and the Australian Government’s Festivals Australia.

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By Justin Fris A NEW independent challenger for the state electorate of Cook has a unique view for the future of the region.

Lee Marriott, 27, (pictured) is a hardworking diesel fitter who has given his life toward bettering the land in the far north. Ahead of the state election next March, Mr Marriott has spent several hours canvassing the electorate; with several key trends emerging.

“I have had discussions with business people and workers in Cooktown, Mossman, Julatten, Mareeba and Weipa and find they have a lot of dissatisfaction with the two party system of government,” he said.

“I have been told a younger view of every day life is long overdue.”

On the back of a solid education and time in the mining industry, Mr Marriott has also dedicated a lot of time to the cattle industry, which remains a passion of his to this day. And as the months draw closer toward the election, Mr Marriott’s firm desire to represent the Cook electorate with distinction should ultimately turn heads as the race heats up.

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FNQ country music festival rocks Mareeba

The large crowd watches on as overall junior champion Tyson Lucas was awarded his trophy (pictured with his black hat). Tyson is also pictured with Kate Wilcox and Kiara Cabassi.

By Justin Fris

OVER three fun-filled days, Mareeba accommodated some of the brightest country music talents in the region. From early on Friday afternoon, buskers cut an impressive figure along downtown Mareeba, giving local workers a cheery beginning to their weekend.

There were plenty of laughs and grins galore later in the night, with the ‘Open Mic’ concert serving up some unforgettable (and perhaps forgettable for some) acts.

For those more poetry inclined, there was a

solid assortment of bush poetry on offer, which as always was warmly received by the audience.

The “Saturday Night Supa Show” concert was very much an age affair, with artists from both ends of the spectrum working together to provide a quality listening experience for all the devotees who had kicked on through the day. But the feature of the festival was always going to be Sunday afternoon, with the cream of the talent quest rising to the top.

A competition which began with 18 categories was always going to ensure a tough time for the judges, who eventually selected 12 contestants

for the nitty gritty of the competition.

After a stellar weekend of performing, Phoebe Foster-Griffith was crowned ‘Overall Juvenile Champion’ of the talent quest, after also performing in the ‘Supa Show’ on Saturday night.

Tyson Lucas wowed the crowd from his opening note, which ensured he took home the ‘Overall Junior Champion’, along with a prestigious country music scholarship.

Lucas, who was humbled by the occasion, looks set for a bright future in the industry.

In the open division, things were notably tighter, with several major contenders ca-

Mareeba set for international rural women’s extravaganza

By Justin Fris

MAREEBA will welcome “Rural Women’s Day” on the 15th of October at De Bruey’s Boutique Winery. Between 9am and 4.30pm, there will be a vast range of interactive trade displays and network opportunities for all in attendance.

Along with this, the overall contribution that rural women play in

building and sustaining our local community will be celebrated.

After the day has concluded, people are welcome to kick on at the “Rural Women’s Dinner”, which will commence at 6.30pm (also at De Bruey’s Boutique Winery).

Tickets for the day are $10pp, along with an extra $25 if you wish to attend the dinner. For more information please contact Erica Blumson on 0488 499 266.

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Raising awareness of mental health

By Justin Fris REGIONAL communities across Australia are in the spotlight this year during mental health week.

In a recent survey compiled by South Australian Greens senator Penny Wright, 290 regional mental health workers (15 from QLD) overwhelmingly voiced disapproval at the current state of mental health management in Australia.

Senator Wright, who is also the Greens’ spokesperson for mental health, called for the Abbott government to make improvements to mental health services in regional Australia.

Mental Health Week (which runs October 9-16) also gives Australians an opportunity to reflect on an ever changing society.

CEO of Mental Health Association QLD Dr Dennis Young said at any one time, 1 in every 5 Australians aged between 16 and 85 can be battling a mental illness condition. Dr Young also said it was important to reduce the level of

stigma during this important week.

“Mental Health Week is also about education and it’s a personal responsibility to be wary of the words and labels we sometimes use that can be extremely harmful to someone and can impact on their recovery,” he said.

Royal Flying Doctor Service social worker Taeha Condon said those battling mental illness in rural and remote areas had several extra hurdles to jump over.

“It can be difficult at times to access certain services as distance is often an issue,” Ms Condon said. “We encourage anyone who may need assistance to seek out support and look out for your mates.”

The survey also outlined the sheer difficulty in attracting mental health support workers to remote and rural areas.

Contrary to this, Ms Condon said there were several benefits for those who took on positions in the bush. “You really get to build a sense of community and help others improve their social interactions,” she said.

The team at Travel Experience.com got behind Hat Day on Friday October 10, to raise funds and awareness for mental health.

Royal Flying Doctor Service is spreading its wings

By Justin Fris THE ROYAL Flying Doctor Service will provide extra mental health services in the Etheridge and Croydon Shires, in an attempt to raise awareness of suicide. Coupled with the “Community Care Drought Assistance Program”, locals will be able

to access one-on one counselling sessions and several exciting community-based events.

RFDS social worker Taeha Condon said the importance of mental health awareness in rural communities should never be underestimated.

“The objective of the program is providing mental health services in drought-affected com-

munities, where help may not always be readily available,” she said.

Suicide is the leading cause of death for Australians under the age of 45. Condon believes talking can provide a solid foundation for anyone overcoming the complex challenges of mental health. “Seek help early and talk to someone,”

Condon said. “Avoid being alone and write down your feelings, as this will help you understand your emotional triggers.”

If you or someone you know is facing a mental health battle and requires support, please contact Taeha Condon (RFDS- social worker) on 0407 477 128 or Beyondblue on 1300 224 636.

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Justin will be speaking about nBn Co’s plans to bring high speed broadband to the region and outline the benefits for local business.

When: Wednesday 22nd October, 2014 Where: 12noon at the Crack-a-Jack Function Room at the Mareeba Memorial Bowls Club, Anzac Avenue rsvP By Monday October 20, 12noon p: 4092 6050 e: admin@mareebachamber.com.au Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Corporate Partners

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Charter Member of 56 years, Mick Borzi was recently presented with a beautiful plaque in honour of the Ambassador of Goodwill award presented to him last year personally by International President, Australian Barry Palmer. The award is the highest that a Lion may be awarded. Pictured above is past Cabinet Secretary Graeme Ford presenting Mick Borzi with the award.

Mareeba Lions were busy at the Mareeba State Primary School and St Thomas’s recently as prep children were given free eye screening by local optometrists John Holm and Andrew Howell. John and Andrew had volunteered their time in support of Lions International World Sight Day. Lions also presented the schools with an array of audio books to assist vision impaired children with their reading. World Sight Day co-ordinator Lion Tom Braes said everyone was urged to; “Be Wise and Save your Eyes”, and to “Get tested”. Although the children screened generally had good eye sight some were found to have issues that require follow up. Lions all agree that if the sight of one child can be corrected than it has been a worthwhile project.

Mrs Lisa Grimmett has been inducted into Lions International at a presentation ceremony held on the 17th September. Mareeba Charter member Mick Borzi presented Lisa

with her membership certificate and Lions pin. Membership Chairman Gilber Teitzel said he was sure Lisa would be the first of many women who would join the Mareeba Lions club.

Lions Christmas cakes are now available so get in and buy yours while they last. The large cakes are now $16.00 and the smaller cakes are $12.00.

The Lions monster Christmas raffle has been launched with tickets now available from all Lions and Lioness members. Remember the more you buy the more chances you have of winning one of the fabulous prizes. Clubs and associations which wish to sell Lions raffle tickets as a fund raiser should contact any Lion to discuss. This is an ideal way for other clubs to make a large profit without having to organise the raffle. A generous commission is paid to Clubs which wish to participate in this imitative.

Thinking of joining a service club.

Give Lions two hands and become part of the largest humanitarian organisation in the world. Phone the membership director Gilbert today.

F.I.F.O. workers should consider LIONS as a way to maintain social contact with their peers.

Although membership of Lions is by invitation you are invited to enquire about joining this great international humanitarian organisation.

It is not hard to become a Lion.

If you want to be part of this great humanitarian organisation contact membership chairman Gilbert Teitzel on 4092 8066. Lions meet in Mareeba at the Mareeba RSL at 6.30 pm on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Visit mareeba.qld.lions.org.au

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New Rotarian Jamie Smith, Mareeba Rotary President New Rotarian Jamie Natasha Srhoj, District Smith, Mareeba Governor Nominee President andRotary member sponsor Natasha Srhoj, and District Ida Portella new Govenor and RotarianNominee Ines Cagnola member sponsor Ida at the induction Portella and new ceremony last Rotarian Cagnola weekInes in Dimbulah. at theinduction ceremony last week in Dimbulah.

Mareeba Shire Councillor Mary Graham on the ‘Dive into Digital’ website.

Dive into the world wide web

By Justin Fris THE TABLELANDS community is set to dive into the online digital world, with the upcoming ‘Dive into Digital’ website training session on October 22, at the Mareeba Theatre Hall.

Conducted between 5.30-7.30pm, local businesses and community organisations will be given expert guidance on not only creating an efficient website, but also maintaining and navigating them successfully.

Although funded through the Australian government’s Digital Enterprise Program (DEP), it should be noted the session has received excellent profile and support from Mareeba’s Chamber of Commerce, Mareeba Shire Council, Mareeba and District Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association along with Bendigo Bank’s community branches in Dimbulah and Mareeba.

DID Project Manager Michele Dale said the focus of the session would allow all users to learn new skills.

“This is a great opportunity for all sorts of organisations to learn how to promote their products, services or causes, including small businesses and community organisations, as well as agricultural enterprises who might want a farm website,” Ms Dale said.

After the session has been completed, users will also be given an opportunity to receive additional mentoring at their own organisation.

If you are interested in attending visit www.diveintodigital.com.au.

History made in Dimbulah HISTORY was made in Dimbulah last week when Mareeba Rotary President Natasha Srhoj, officially inducted the first two members of the newly formed Dimbulah Rotary Satellite Club.

Dimbulah State School teachers Jamie Smith and Ines Cagnola were inducted at a special ceremony at the school in front of students, teachers and guests.

The Dimbulah Rotary Satellite Club, an extension of the Mareeba Rotary Club, will meet monthly at Dimbulah State School. One of their first projects will be to work with youth at the school and in the area, to charter a Rotary Interact Club for junior Rotarians looking to make a difference locally and around the world. The students have already hit the ground running and aim to organise care packages to either Laos or Cambodia in time for Christmas.

In 2011 Rotary International launched the

Satellite Club initiative in response to feedback that younger Rotarians required flexibility in their Rotary club membership. Satellite clubs allow for more flexibility and a less formal approach to meetings, with a focus on hands-on projects for community groups and its own projects.

Mareeba Rotary President Natasha Srhoj said, that by forming a satellite club in Dimbulah, Mareeba Rotary is now able to connect with a town that has close ties with Mareeba and the prospect of an Interact club at the school means the students will be able to make difference wherever they want, plus connect with Mareeba students before their move to Mareeba in year 11.

“It is a very exciting time for Mareeba Rotary and even more exciting for Dimbulah.

Our our club is looking forward to working with them on some great projects,” Natasha said.

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New member Jamie Smith said, “I am very honoured to be an official member of Dimbulah’s Rotary Satellite Club. My students and I cannot wait to embark on our humanitarian project for Dimbulah State school this year. It is wonderful to be given the opportunity, with the unanimous support from the Mareeba Rotary Club, to give back to the community in a positive way.”

Rotary 9550 District Governor Moorthy Karuna, encouraged all Rotary clubs to be flexible, embrace change, think outside the box, have fun at club meetings and working bees and to be inclusive, not only with existing members, but also to potential and new members from different age groups, ethnic and financial backgrounds.

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Only asset leases have been included in the Final Plan.

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RFDS garden party fete a hit in Tolga

By Justin Fris THEY came to the Atherton Turf Club from near and far; and had a wonderful time.

The first annual “Garden Party” fete was successfully coordinated by the Royal Flying Doctor Service Auxiliary’s Near and Far branch.

RFDSANF President Denise McGlucken said the support from the tablelands community ensured a wonderful experience for all who attended.

“I’d like to make a special mention to both the Atherton Lionesses and the Tolga Lions for their help in supporting the fete,” she said.

“The Atherton Turf Club has also been very

supportive in accommodating us.”

The melodic tunes of a pipe band soothed their way around the concourse, along with a gentle breeze which tugged people along from stall to stall.

Browsing often leads to thirst on a warm day, with a visit to the Devonshire tea stall an absolute non-negotiable for many of the crowd. These attractions were complimented with the usual array of jumping castle for the kids, sausage sizzle, along with a major raffle.

As I stopped by the inner concourse, all eyes were locked intently on the goodies up for grabs! And as the sun beamed down on the fete, the only thing brighter is the future of the event within the tablelands community.

MAIN PHOTO: All eyes are on the raffle prizes as the preliminary address is read out.

LEFT: RFDSANF volunteers like Kaye McDonald & Vicki Brogan are the lifeblood of community events.

Rural health weekend a success

By Justin Fris

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Mr Mitchell paid special congratulations to all involved in the sessions, which has gone from strength to strength annually.

“It shows what a connected health community we have in Queensland and it’s fantastic for these students to pick up tips from some of the best people in the state,” he said.

If you are interested in learning more about Health Workforce Qld activities in the tablelands, visit www.healthworkforce.com.au.

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TABLELANDS university students were given a real treat last weekend, with the 10th Annual Joint Rural Health Club’s event rolling into Atherton.

For 34 eager university students, it provided an opportunity to learn vital health practices, such as stitching wounds, plastering limbs along with steps required to handle diabetic emergencies.

Health Workforce QLD CEO Chris Mitchell said the event laid an excellent foundation for the students.

“We’re keen to support the next generation of rural health workers and teach some important skills at the same time,” Mr Mitchell said.

The sessions were overseen by local practitioners, who included Dr Andrew McKenzie, Dr Jess Adams, Dr Grant Manypenny along with Dr Mark Bestmann.

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But when the new dance crew he forms with the beautiful and headstrong Andie West (Briana Evigan) reaches the final rounds of a high-stakes reality TV competition in glittering Las Vegas, he has a shot at finally making his dreams come true-if he can set aside old loyalties and long-time rivalries and just do what he loves most: dance.

Review by Louise Keller: Sensational high energy dancing with inventive choreography and sassy rhythms make this fifth film in the franchise fly, even though the plot is wafer thin and the girl boy dynamic wanting. s paired with Guzman, but there is no spark.

The film begins with an LA audition followed by rejection. Dancing might make you feel alive, the voice over tells us, but there is rent to pay and the life of a dancer is far from easy. What happens after a rejection? The action then moves to Vegas, where the team find themselves in the same Caesar’s Palace suite as Michael Douglas and team graced in Last Vegas. Different choreography is played out in different settings. When the dance team (now called LMNTRIX) is not rehearsing or performing, director Trish Sie concentrates on external shots of Vegas: the billboards, the casinos and the lights.

Of course there’s a competitive element and it’s LMNTRIX against the Grim Knights, whose creepy leader Jasper (Stephen Jones) has some dirty dealings planned. There’s also angst between Sean and his former team The Mob, who arrive in Vegas to compete too, and a spat between Adam Sevani’s goofy Moose and his g/f played by Alyson Stoner.

It all plays out predictably which wouldn’t matter so much if the leads were a bit more interesting. We know that Sean and Andie are going to end up having The Kiss, but like the routines, it is just part of the choreography. The climactic sequence at the end, when everything relies on the dizzying choreography of the final elimination round at Caesar’s Palace, amid flames, sand and confetti, is the best part of the film: the dance routines cook, the music pounds and skimpy costumes play their part. If it’s dancing you want, there’s plenty of it here.

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The LAND Quad bike safety is everyone’s business Steers top 214.2c/kg at Mareeba Top meatworks steers again sold strongly, increasing by 9c/kg. QLD Rural knocked down the sale’s top THE EXPRESS reports, agents yarded 1338 cattle at the price for the second week in succession, with Portelli EnMareeba Saleyards on Tuesday October 7th, which was terprises receiving 214.2c/kg ($1,408.37) for two prime up 498 from the previous sale.

Droughtmaster cross steers. Bought by JB Swift, RockVendor numbers again increased across the yards, hampton, they set the tone for a superb offering of large which allowed for greater competitiveness in bidding. feeder steers.

After agents were able to gauge demand, buyers were especially competitive over steers in the 400-600kg range, with prices hovering between 181.2-203.2c/kg.

The other major talking point of the sale was the increased supply and demand for heavyweight bulls.

Predominantly from Cape York, prices ranged from 155-172c/kg.

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Quadsafe Australia duo Colin Lawson and Darrell Knight (pictured above) are leading the charge locally for ATV operators to be aware of safety when operating quad bikes.

Mr Lawson, who is an ATV dealer, racer, trainer and tour operator believes there are a few simple steps to stay safe on any bike. “Complacency is a killer on ATV’s,” he said.

“They are very easy to operate even for children and people with no experience or training.”

Mr Lawson says in order to ensure quad bike safety, riders should focus on the following areas.

“It’s imperative to receive training on the specific bike that you use,” he said.

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Mossman Mill crushed 41,163 tonnes of cane at an average CCS of 14.13 for week 21 of the crushing season.

The factory had a 12 hour stop during the week due to repair a leak in one of the boiler tubes and a maintenance day was scheduled to repair critical equipment.

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“Every ATV comes with an operator manual, which provides all the information you need.”

The two major non-negotiable components of quad biking are wearing a helmet and NEVER double on single seater quads.

Mr Lawson believes that if these bases are covered, your overall quad biking experience will be a positive one. “There are many so called ‘city experts‘ debating ATV’s and how to make them safer,” he said.

“I firmly believe if people follow these four basic rules, lives will be saved."

Mr Lawson will be running a safety workshop for children under 16 in Atherton. Please contact him on 0427 911 835 if you have children operating ATV’s.

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Rotary brings you Tastes of the Tablelands With 2014 Tastes of the Tablelands Event Coordinators – Jo Barnes and Bronwyne Snowdon

The 2014 Tastes of the Tablelands Festival will be bigger and better than ever before. The day will feature non-stop entertainment, gourmet food and so much more. This festival promises to be an experience where all the senses are delighted with so much to do, see, taste, smell and enjoy this Sunday.

Visitors can then wander through the many stalls that sell, or display products from the Tablelands and Far North area – Festival goers will have the full food experience from the land to the table with farmers selling produce on the day.

The Super Chefs Competition in the Cooking Tent will be the place to see all the fresh produce turned into delicious meals by chefs and food lovers in our region.

There is also a free bus service to and from the festival from the BV carpark and Atherton State High School, or hail and ride along the way. There are also tours of the Chinese Temple Grounds for a gold coin donation.

Atherton Rotary has staged Tastes of the Tablelands for the past seven years. Connie and Trevor Duncan did the hard yards, co-ordinating the event for the first six years. In 2014 they expanded their team to include Rotarians, Jo Barnes and Bronwyne Snowdon, as the Tastes of the Tablelands Festival Co-ordinators.

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The team also includes members of Atherton Rotary who take on numerous tasks that bring the festival together.

Sabine Hamilton is overseeing the children's entertainment, Nick Watling has organised all the stage events, Trevor Duncan is the on-site manager and Stewart Grandcourt puts in all the water pipes every year. Connie Duncan and Rhonda Micola are continuing to receive stallholders applications and ensure all insurances and food licences are in order.

Geoff Reddington, our 90 year old hero, and his wife Honor, have been seen putting up roadside signs to advertise the event. Jeni Matthew is organising the Cent Sale and there is a roster for set up, knock down, and working on the gates. Jamie Delai has organised her team to supply power to the site, Brian McLaren is welding together the jail to incarcerate our local Federal and State politicians. Terry Barnes will have his truck running collecting hay bales, tables, chairs and marquees. Its a huge event and community support is what makes it happen.

What else does Atherton Rotary do?

In conjunction with Mareeba Rotary Club they stage the biennial Rotary FNQ Field Days, the largest Field day in Far North Queensland. The event brings together the wider community to exhibit goods which support our work and lifestyles. This event will be held at Kerribee Park at the end of May 2015.

Rotary is an International Club so our work reaches out to Cambodia, Nepal, Timor Leste, against Polio Worldwide and now Ebola in Africa.

Our signature program for the coming years is the restoration of the Rocky Creek Igloo. This Quonset, or Nissan, hut is all that remains of the World War 2 "Biggest Hospital in the Southern Hemisphere" The only remnant is the building once used for entertainment and large gatherings, such as, the Christmas Eve Church Service. Atherton Rotary has taken on the task of restoring the building undaunted by its dilapidated state, but firmly recognising its significant value in the history of our area.

Rotary is always welcoming people of like minds to join with them to further the ideas of Rotary based on the Motto, 'Service Above Self' to continue with a spirit of generosity in building a healthy, cohesive community. We meet weekly at the Atherton International Club on Tuesdays at 6.30pm. Like our Facebook page for more info, email rotary. tastesofthetablelands@gmail.com. websitewww. tastesofthetablelands.com

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CHINESE TEMPLE GROUND, ATHERTON 19th OCTOBER, 2014

THIS SUNDAY!

Live music Chef’s cooking competition

TAFE Queensland North in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Atherton is proud to be holding the Chef’s Cooking Competition, at the 2014 Tastes of the Tablelands, this Sunday, October 19.

Trade qualified chef's, chef apprentices and school students will be cooking on the day, using local produce. Meals will be judged by local and invited chefs, plus a Guest Celebrity Chef.

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Formidable Vegetable Sound System FVSS are a Western Australian act who have an energetic brand of live music they like to call ‘ecological electroswing’.

The 4 piece band who hail from Fremantle have been touring the world for more than two years performing and spreading the word of permaculture. Their music has been described as witty’ tongue in cheek and bursting with energy.

FVSS recently won the gong for best song of he year at Western Australian Music Awards and are Australian Independent Music Video Award winners.

These globe trotting Troubadours have performed with the likes of Thom Yorke the Cat Empire and the Rolling Stones.

Band leader Charlie Mgee say’s, “In a world gone mad there is one thing that you can do to improve the party; lettuce turnip the radish beets and rocket”. " In partnership with the Tablelands Folk Festival, FVSS, has been brought to the Tablelands and have a full program around venues in the next week.

Carinda Christie

After years of playing with bands, Carinda decided to pick up her well loved acoustic guitar and travel Solo.

Singing her originals and selling her albums, from festivals such as The Woodford Folk Festival in Queensland, to the 2001 Goodwill Games.

The venue whether big or small, audiences are captured within her spell.

Carinda Christie's act is all acoustic. She sings, plays acoustic guitar, Dobro Slide guitar and stomp box and

lights up the show with humourous and entertaining annecdotes about life and music.

Music goes back a long way in Carinda's family with both parents musicians. Playing guitar, piano, writing poetry and singing as a youngster she dreamed of entertaining. At nineteen she picked up her brothers guitar and starting singing professionally and has never stopped.

The journey has found her playing in Venues such as the famous Johnos Blues Bar in Cairns, to Festivals with more than 15,000 people.

Carinda has released four original albums and supported some fantastic Acts. Carinda's reputation is growing rapidly after two solo tours along the East Coast. She has has widespread press coverage and rave CD reviews in newspapers, magazines, radio and TV. Carinda, a local of the Atherton Tablelands, will be playing on stage throughout the program at the Tastes of the Tablelands this Sunday.

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Open section: Chef's will showcase their restaurant and a mystery box with a selection of local produce will be given to the participants. They will need to prepare, cook and present two entrée’, and two mains of the same dish.

Apprentice Chefs: A mystery box of food items will be given to the participants. They are required to present two servings of the same dish.

School Students: Will cook in teams of two and are to select, prepare, cook and present a menu of their choice using local produce.

Cooking times & entrants 9.00am-10.15am

Apprentice Khanchit Suksawaeng (Noodles) – Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns.

Apprentice Lucy Todd – Malanda Lodge Motel Country Breeze Restaurant Apprentice Johann Rattot – Cairns Qualified Chef Benjamin Hendy – Red Beret, Cairns

10.30am-11.45am

School students from Atherton State High School, Team 1 – Morgan Ryan & Corri Deighton, Teacher Rodney Green School students from Atherton State High School, Team 2 – Jittima Phiatakhob & Amber Collinson, Teacher Rodney Green School students from Atherton State High School, Team 3 – Alexandria Smith & Samantha Hartnett, Teacher Rodney Green Qualified Chef Liam Flynn – Flynn’s Licenced Restaurant, Yungaburra

12.30-1.45pm

School students from Mareeba State High School, Team 1 – Rachael McNab & Emily Reichardt, Teacher Michelle Cifuentes School students from Mareeba State High School, Team 2 – Louisa Saunders & Logan Foxwell, Teacher Michelle Cifuentes School students from Innisfail State College, Team 1 – Lacey Negri & Leila Smith, Teacher Marcello Cecchi School students from Innisfail State College, Team 2 – Melissa Donald & Lacey Smith, Teacher Marcello Cecchi

2.00pm-3.15pm Qualified Chef Ruth Walters – Heaven on a Fork Café/Restaurant, Atherton School students from Malanda State High School, Team 1 – Shannon Lorensen & Jacinta Lynch, Teacher Desley Shanahan School students from Malanda State High School, Team 2 – Amy Hitchener & Freya Riordan, Teacher Desley Shanahan Qualified Chef Kate Snow – Castaways Resort and Spa, Mission Beach

Chef's Cooking Competition Judges

Lionel Boyce – Cairns Hilton, Aaron Habgood –Shangri-La Hotel, Gary Brinkman – Novotel Cairns Resort and Steven Gould – TAFE Queensland North

The Chef's Cooking Competition is proudly sponsored by...

Tropical North Queensland TAFE, Humpy Fresh Local Produce Tolga, Rewards Distribution Cairns, Aqua Verde, Yungaburra Butchery, Atherton Gas and Camping, IGA Super Atherton, Bidvest Catering, Atherton Trophies and Engraving, Event NQ Party Hire, Move Yourself Trailer Hire, Atherton Rotary and Steggles.

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1. Rainforest Bounty Gourmet condiments 2. Taste Paradise Promotions 3. Wondaree Macadamias 4. Roseburra Gardens Roses 5. De Brueys Boutique Wines 6. Wongabel Farm Davidson Plum & Rosella jams & pastes 7. Tropical Harvest Qld Dried fruits 8. Love-Lee Cooking Granola, breads, jams, activated nuts and flax crackers 9. Sunset Ridge Farming P/L Confectionery and jams from Australian native fruit 10. Malanda Seafood Frozen and fresh seafood off the boat 11. Naked Dips Dips: dairy and vegetable 12. 100% Pure Mango Frozen mango ice blocks 13. Daintree Estates Cocoa Chocolate, chocolate sauces and soap 14. Dee-licious Delicatessen Panini and cannoli 15. Ipac NQ (Don Sheppard) Financial services 16. Jo Jo’s Jams and Preserves 17. Tablelands Wood Fired Catering Wood fired pizza 18. Barron Valley Hotel Bar Beer, wines and spirits 19. Bob’s Original Sauces 20. Oz Massager and Tens Machines

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21. Three Mums Cakes, biscuits, slices and hamburgers 23. The Swiss Krusty Shed European style bakery products 24. Kaikigori Dreams Japanese shaved ice with syrup 25. Your Inspiration at Home Spices, seasonings and flavoured salts 26. Blackbooks Tea Leaf & herbal infusions, teapots & cosies 27. Shannonvale Tropical Fruit Winery 28. Wilfood Popsicals Homemade lemonade popsicals 29. Greek Club Souvlaki, baklava, cabbage rolls & moussaka 30. Barramundi Gardens P/L Gourmet spring rolls, smoked barramundi 31. Taste Budz D’lites Traditional aboriginal food and all types of fast food 32. Aya Superfoods Brazilian Acai Berry with Peruvian superfood and crepes 33. Just Chillin’ Juice Bar Fresh juices and smoothies 34. Janita’s Treats Cakes, slices, biscuits and preserves 35. Sassy Bags 36. Majestic Rides / Rawleigh’s Handcrafted wooden toys and Rawleigh’s products 37. Kaisa’s Face Art Face Painting 38. Chido’s Cantina Burritos, cakes, coffee and cold drinks 40. Papa’s Poffertjes Dutch Pancakes 42. Mobile Ice Cream Van

43. Millaa’s Little Delights Spiral potatoes and steamed corn 44. Madam Kransky’s German and Italian Sausages 45. Sugar Cane Mobile Food Van 46. Sri’s Tasty Thai 47. My Crepes Crepes: sweet and savoury 50. Hungry Possum Pizza 53. The Flavours Of India Curries, vegetable samosas and lassi drinks 54. The Coffee Bloke All varieties of specialty coffees, milk shakes and soft drinks 55. Astrids The Unique of Australia Bush tucker food, flavours and spices 56. Thermomix in Australia Cooking appliance demonstrations 57. Kaizi’s Traditional Coconut Oil Coconut snack and oil products 58. Grubb Hubb Persian food 60. Maxine Pitts Children’s Storyteller 61. Tableland Wagyu Beef Roast beef & gravy rolls, pies, sausage rolls (all Wagyu) 62. Zoe’s Doggy Treats 63. Young Living Oil infused superfood drinks and tonics 64. Totally Twisted Spiral cut potato with nacho cheese, cream / chives 65. Fine Cakes and Slices 66. Licks Gelato 67. Espress Coffee Espresso coffee, milkshakes and frappes 68. Koah Gold Produce Orange juice and fruit 69. Doug Philp Hippeastrums: flowers and bulbs 71. Maria Dalla Lana Farmer’s market fruit 72. Bio-Dynamics Farming Coop Fruit and Vegies 73. Roy Wright Fruit and Vegies

75. Lavare Lavender flowers & soaps, lavender craft and oils 76. Rylee Rose Handmade creations for little people 77. Felt Art Hand crafted felt items: scarves, bags and wall hangings 78. Snappy Campers Camping mats 79. Bundarra Pottery (Annette Tranter) Locally produced pottery items 80. Victorian Rose Craft: kitchen linen, handbags, Christmas T-shirts 81. Trevor & Carol Cook Plants 82. Sarah Hannigan Glass landscape artistry 83. Ting’s Orchids 84. Michael Koren Wooden Bowls 85. Tupperware (Mija Pty Ltd) 86. Georgia Rose Runners (Anita Jones) Home décor: runners, tablecloths and cushions 87. Hubbs Orchids 88. Pinnacle Of Terror Climbing wall, ropes and bungy jump 89. Gymnaroo 90. Fantastic Funtime Parties Jumping castle, children’s slide, fairy floss and snow cones

additional activitieS

• Bunnings Free Children’s Activities • Celebrity Lock Up Bob Katter and Shane Knuth • Cent Sale Tent With nearly 100 Cent Sale Prizes • Chinese Temple Tours and Art Gallery • Farmer’s Market Fruit and vegies • Rotary Raffle Ticket Sales • Tablelands Folk Festival Promotions PLUS: Roving Circus Performers

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CHINESE TEMPLE GROUND, ATHERTON 19th OCTOBER, 2014

What’s on...

THIS SUNDAY!

The Pinnacle of Terror

2014 PROGRAM

9.00-9.10am Welcome to Tastes of the Tablelands 9.10-9.30am Welcome to Country: Jai Joseph, followed by a

Cultural Performance 9.30-9.45am Opening Address: Rosa Lee Long, Tablelands Regional Council Mayor and Michael Trout MP,

Member for Barron River.

9.45-10.00am Chinese Dragon 10.00-10.15am Atherton Pipe Band 10.15-11.00am Swamp Dogs: Local North Queensland musicians 11.00-11.30am Carinda Christie: Originating from Cairns

– Folk, Rock, Pop and blues combination 11.30-11.45am Global Freestyle Yungaburra Fashions Parade 11.45-12.00am Narelle Glover: Local Atherton Country Music singer 12.00-12.30pm Formidable Vegetable Sound System:

This Western Australia Band are the world’s most

triumphant experiment in ‘ecological electroswing’.

12.30-12.45pm Global Freestyle Yungaburra Fashions Parade 12.45-1.00pm Narelle Glover, local Atherton Country Music singer 1.00-1.15pm Swamp Dogs, local North Queensland musicians 1.15-1.30pm Cent Sale Winners Announcement (first 20 prizes) 1.30- 2.00pm Recoil, local Tablelands Band 2.00-2.30pm Formidable Vegetable Sound System:

This Western Australia Band are the world’s

most triumphant experiment in

‘ecological electroswing’.

2.30-3.00pm Krittarz: Local band 3.00-3.30pm Swamp Dogs: Local North Queensland musicians 3.30-3.45pm Chef’s Competition winners announcement 3.45-4.00pm Rotary Tastes of the Tablelands Raffle results

– winners announced 4.00-4.15pm Close of Tastes of the Tablelands 2014

The Pinnacle of Terror (POT) is a mobile youth development program that challenges youth through Adventure Based Therapy.

The program increases motivation and facilitates development in three ways: 1. Participants extend personal limits and challenge personal fears, eg: Height. 2. Participants negative attitude are challenged by the rule of “no bagging /putting down”, and be seeing the difference a positive attitude has on others. 3. Facilitators encourage participants to reach their potential through motivation talks and activities.

The Pinnacle of Terror has four

wobbly activities: STEP OF FEAR – A wobbly, five metre high, vertical ladder that participants climb and, upon reaching the top, pose no-handed for the team below. ROCK CLIMB – This is a seven-metre vertical rock wall climb, including a two metre overhang section.

Participants choose from three levels of difficulty. ABSEIL – Participants bound down a seven-metre wall backwards controlling their own speed of decent.

LEAP OF FAITH – Participants leap from a small platform seven metres above the ground, to a trapeze bar three metres in front of them.

Come and have a go this Sunday.

Local event helps restore Igloo Tastes of the Tablelands is an activity of the Rotary Club of Atherton. In 2014, after all bills are paid and the community organisations who support us receive their funds, the balance will be held for the restoration of the Rocky Creek Igloo.

In 2013, Tablelands Regional Council gave the building to the Atherton Rotary Club. This was done so that work could start on restoration of the dilapidated World War 2, Theatre. It is built on the site of the war time hospital at Rocky Creek, just north of Tolga, on the Atherton Tablelands.

It is not a project for the faint hearted, time and the elements have taken their toll on the building.

The igloo is full of memories and history. It has cap-

tured the attention of the community as a worthy project to remember what happened here during the 1940s, in defending our northern shores from invasion.

Stabilisation of the building has begun with a grant from FRRR of $20,000. This money has gone quickly into providing timber trusses in line with National Heritage requirements. Early estimates of the projects costs are well over $300,000, so anything the local community can contribute, is welcome.

The Spirit of Generosity

These businesses, organisations and individuals are contributing to building a cohesive, healthy community and Rotary Atherton congratulates them in putting the community before themselves to bring together Tastes of the Tablelands 2014. They are great people who are recommended to you as the ones who uphold the spirit of generosity in our community. What they do in sponsoring and supporting events in the community is what they believe is the right thing to do for our town, our community and our region.

All of you are congratulated for being part of this wonderful event that brings so many different sections of our community together.

Major EvEnt FundinG and Support: Tourism & Events Qld, Chinese Temple (On their grounds). Gold SponSorS: Tablelands Regional Council, Shed Boss (Terry), The Express (Carl), TAFE North (Steve Gould), Tableland Newspapers (Julie), Travel Experience (Ida), Max Stock’s Wholesalers, Tableland Batteries (Delais), McLaren Engineering, Global Freestyle Fashions Yungaburra (Celeste).

SilvEr SponSorS: Tableland Folk Festival, Formidable Vegetable Sound System, Bendigo Bank (Trish), Bunnings (Andrea), Discount Drug Stores (Dean).

BronzE SponSorS and pErForMErS: First Steps Child Care, Singer Carinda Christie, Recoil Band, Krittarz Band, Singer Narelle Glover, Chinese Dragon, Atherton Pipe Band, ECU Everybody’s Credit Union (Ronda), Lotsa Printing (Jodie and Kevin), Emerson’s Buses (Kev and Jan), Seeney Family Kairi, Sign Hub (Bob), Hot Air Ballooning, Mareeba Shire Council, Amcal Chemist (Richard), David Kempton MP, The Honourable Bob Katter, Shane Knuth MP. patronS: Joe Moro, President MFVGA Inc, Dr Geraldine McGuire, Rainforest Bounty & Taste Paradise. rotary CluBS and voluntEErS: Rotary Club Atherton, Friends of Atherton Rotary, Mareeba Rotary Club, Tableland Secretarial Services, SES, Ambulance. donationS For ChEF’S CoMpEtition & CEnt SalE: Dee-Licious (Dee), Juniors Atherton (Michelle), Atherton Gas and Camping (Wadleys), Atherton IGA (Mike), The Humpy (Peter and Giovanna), Rewards Distribution Cairns, BidVest Catering, Aqua Verde Red Claw, Crystal Caves (Gis), Woodlands Big4 Tourist Park, Atherton Trophies & Engraving, Steggles Chicken, Event NQ Party Hire, Judges from Cairns Hilton, Shangri La Hotel and Novotel Hotel, Atherton, Mareeba, Innisfail & Malanda State High Students & Teachers, Los Colores (Anne Marie and Peter), Fine Fettle Furnishings (Emma), Country Touches (Helen), Our Wildest Dreams (Sheila), Pelican Bills (Warren), McMahons Betta Electrical, Indebitzens Farming Lakeland, Mareeba Fruit and Vegetable Growers.

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

Jardine 150 on 135 The Village What a little beauty. Perfectly suited to retirees, or those that do not require two car accommodation, the floor plan of this home is fabulous. Boasting 150m2 under roof, with an open plan living and dining area. The Jardine design is lifestyle orientated; the facade also delivers excellent street appeal.

This package deal is proposed for Lot 135 Karobean Drive, at The Village.

600m2 with fine views of the mountains and constant northeasterly breezes.

Located opposite the Amaroo Medical Centre (Opening early 2015) and The future Amaroo Village Market Place, only minutes from Mareeba, 55 Minutes

to Cairns – offering peace of mind and convenience.

Tropic Coast Homes, QBCC 1089966 offer a fantastic range of houses to choose from, house and land packages can be designed to suit your wishes.

House and land are sold on separate contracts, land is $97,000, house $179,000 – grand total of $276,000.

Contact Debbie on 0409 321 000, or call into our sales Centre on Hastie Road, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am3pm, or anytime by appointment.

Welcome to Mareeba

This north facing and well presented area with pizza/bread oven, storage property and in an exclusive location shed plus garden beds and area under shade cloth, double carport with offers so much.

Modern four bedroom clay brick third parking bay down second drivehome with combined kitchen and din- way, all on a 900m2 fenced allotment. ing room stepping out onto the rear patio/entertainment area. There is Contact Mareeba Real Estate a separate spacious lounge, walk- Agencies on 4092 1556 or 0427 in robe in main bedroom, tiled floors 153 868/0428 121 520 . Email throughout, two bathrooms and two mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au toilets, all bedrooms have built-ins, air conAddress: MAREEBA ditioning and cooling Price: $420,000 NEG system throughout and Agent: Mareeba Real Estate Agencies solar hot water system.

Contact: 4092 1556 Spacious second Lyn 0427 153 868 / Mark 0428 121 520 kitchen and dining/entertainment or working

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Solid investment

There's no better way to secure your family's financial freedom than investing in bricks and mortar and this near new, low maintenance, well built four bedroom "Anthony Langtree" home represents the perfect opportunity.

It's surprisingly spacious and boasts a substantial kitchen with Delonghi appliances & loads of cupboard space plus a servery window to the patio. The carport is also positioned directly adjacent to the patio and has the added bonus of being able to be opened up for entertaining... you won't be short on space. The internal layout is also very well positioned with a large open plan living area and generous bedrooms.

Other features include: • Split-system air-conditioning to the living area and main bedroom • Fully tiled throughout plus built-in cupboards in all bedrooms • Ensuite in main bedroom • Generous kitchen with quality stainless

This property is nicely located for anyone looking to get away from it all, with the added option of still being able to commute to Smithfield, Cairns or Mareeba. 15.13 Ha or approximately 37.37 acres of freehold, this bush block is bloke’s heaven.

Well suited to dirt motor bikes, horse trail riders and four wheelers, fenced. With a five year old 3 bedroom steel frame kit home with modern kitchen and bathroom, large living area and verandahs on 2 sides, two dams, rain water tanks, fenced house yard, extra-large shed with separate self-contained donga style living quarters at the rear private from the

steel appliances • Solar hot water system • Fully tiled carport and patio • Generous fully fenced 1000m2 allotment • Positioned in "Kenneally Estate" only five minutes from town.

Whether you're a first home buyer, a family looking to grow or an investor... this property would certainly suit...Inspection is a must.

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

Address: Price: Agent:

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Godwin Dr, MAREEBA $355,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

main house. Both recently rented with dams and powered site near the front a combined return of $500 per week. gate.

Love the bush life? This property This lifestyle property also has the capacity to run a few head of live- is in a sought after area of the Tablestock and is suitable to a variety of lands because of its proximity to the other agricultural activities with the Kuranda Range. potential to earn a side income.

Features: 12m X 6.5m Colorbond For further information or to arkit home, 3 bedrooms plus an office range an inspection, please conor fourth bedroom, Air-con, fans and tact John Falvo on 0408 456 344. high ceilings throughout, Kitchen dining, Address: KOAH lounge, modern bathPrice: $475,000 NEG room, dual carport, veAgent: John Falvo randah at the front and Mareeba Property Office side, fenced, two rain Contact: 4092 1355 or 0408 456 344 water tanks, two large

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PROPERTY Solid home with character

This solid concrete block home is located only a short stroll away from Mareeba's Centenary Park in a quiet family friendly area.

The home boasts three bedrooms, one bathroom plus an office. There is a large open plan living area perfect for entertaining guests as well as an additional very spacious rumpus room which is great for kids. The spacious retro styled kitchen has character with a mini bar to suit.

Features...

• Three bedroom, one bathroom home plus office • Solid concrete block construction • Large open plan living area Address: • Large rumpus Price: room Agent: • Spacious kitch en Contact: • Undercover back patio

• 3x3 garden shed • 764m2 allotment Relax outside on the front porch or the undercover back patio great for an afternoon cuppa! The 764m2 allotment is easy to maintain with only a few fruit trees and minimal gardens. There is also a 3x3 garden shed for extra storage or outside tools.

For more information or to arrange an inspection contact the exclusive agent Salvatore Girgenti today at Sibi Girgenti Real Estate. Phone 4092 5566 or 0427 775 414.

Bailey St, MAREEBA REDUCED TO $289,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE Salvatore Girgenti Sibi Girgenti Real Estate 4092 5566 or 0427 775 414

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES 76.9HA (189.9 ACRES) PARTLY CLEARED • SUITABLE FOR GRAZING OR LIFESTYLE • SOME CROPPING LAND • 2 COTTAGES • BORE WATER & DAM • COVERED PARKING • FENCED BOUNDARY REDUCED TO $225,000 (SEE R40 ON WEBSITE)

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Great location and low body corp levies make this a “must see” townhouse for astute investors and owner occupiers alike. Featuring: • Upstairs / downstairs design • 2 spacious bedrooms, both with built-ins, master with airconditioning • 1 bathroom + additional toilet • Modern new kitchen with dishwasher & self closing cupboards & draws • New Karndean floorcovering in the living areas • Large separate lounge area • Own private courtyard • Lock up car accommodation Price: $239,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126 for more information or to arrange an inspection

235 Koah Road, Koah $535,000 NEG

Baron river boundary on one end close to Bilwon Road on the other.

A seasonal creek also runs through part of the property with a great swimming hole for the summer months.

Some equipment comes with the sale like a tractor, slasher, mister/blower, ride on mover, irrigation etc. Having a river boundary allows you to water your stock and house yard plus there is two megaliters allocation as well.

Contact Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba on 4092 4100or 0437 921 648. www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au

BIBOOHRA $525,000 Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648

2 Bourke Street, Mareeba $229,000 NEG

44 acres prime position Flat, gently sloping land Fully cleared and ready to go Bitumen road frontage Across from Mareeba Rodeo Grounds  Perfect for cropping, agistment or development Water licence from Granite Creek

Four bedroom, two bathroom home Airconditioned throughout Open plan design 5 acre property Tiled outdoor patio 9m x 10m Colorbond shed Stunning bushland views

Four spacious bedrooms plus office Spacious kitchen, quality vinyl floor coverings Tongue and groove walls, spacious hallway Huge lounge room, high ceilings Airconditioning Close to the CBD and medical facilities Large outdoor entertainment area Fully fenced 759m2 yard

Contact: Remo Esposito 0401 969 473

Contact: Vince Costas 0419 926 691

Contact: Salvatore Girgenti 0427 775 414

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This 40, very special acres, is here for you to purchase if you dare to be different.

Pole home that has it's poles in not exactly the vertical position one would expect them to be. I personally haven't come across one like it.

Three bedrooms plus an open plan living dining/kitchen, bathroom and wrap around two sides verandah upstairs. Laundry, second bathroom and a double carport downstairs. This home is only few years old and totally build out of timber.

There is a double bay shed and a tobacco curing barns next to it, you could may be convert that into some other uses.

Various fruit Address: trees, a substanPrice: tial veggie garden Agent: and quite a few timber trees plantContact: ed few years ago.

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PROPERTY Five acres – $339,000 Your wait is over, this five acre property only minutes from the main street of Mareeba, is equipped with everything you need for now and the future.

For the first home buyers, you can start your journey now, living in the two bedroom fully lined “house shed” ready to go, then for the future, pick your spot to build your dream house.

For the horse enthusiast there are two separate fully fenced paddocks with plenty of water and feed. Or rent the liveable house and use the block as your own training ground.

For the lifestyle searcher, this is your home among the gumtrees. Only minutes

from town, but quiet enough to think you are miles away from civilization.

Call exclusive agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692, at Ray White Rural. Visit http://raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/1181435/ Address: Price: Agent:

MAREEBA $339,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE Alex Srhoj Ray White Rural 0403 343 692

Contact:

Executive elevated acreage with views

A unique property reflecting modern elegance proudly positioned high on just over five acres, 10 minutes from the hub of Mareeba, with school bus past the front door.

This exceptional property was purposely designed for spacious living with bedrooms totally separated from the kitchen living areas and office by a cleverly designed timber walkway featuring waterfalls either side leading you to the homes alfresco area.

This modern styled home will suit the family that loves their space with a generous decking allowing you to absorb the peaceful elevated northern rural aspect.

The separate rumpus room below is fully air-conditioned with its own amenities and is just perfect for visitors or as a teenagers retreat.

Main shed is fully enclosed with additional

undercover area for a further two cars with concrete walkway leading to the homes rear entry and undercover area.

Owners are relocating and have instructed to present all genuine offers.

A beautiful and interesting home that must be seen personally to fully appreciate all it offers.

Buyers in the early $500,000's should inspect.

For further information or a private viewing please call exclusive marketing Agent Aurelia Rogato 0418 183 555. 4880.com.au/1P0094 Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

4092 5255

15.5 acres, 420m2 home, 4 sheds, plus three dams

Super Value Home!!

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Located just a short ten minute drive from Mareeba's CBD, this 15.5 acre lifestyle property is in a class of its own.

Features... Lifestyle property, Fully fenced, Four sheds, one 9x9x5m AND one 9x7m Colorbond, - 420m2 four bedroom concrete block home with extra large bedrooms, plus so much more.

For more information please contact Vince Costas of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today. Phone 0419 926 691 or 4092 5566.

Address: Price: Agent:

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• 1007m2 Fenced Yard • Large Patio Area • Rear Access • 5m x 9m Powered Block Shed • Immaculately Presented

$359,000 NEg

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$560,000 NEG JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

P: 4092 1355 A:191 Byrnes Street, Mareeba

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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Get the whole family involved in a worthwhile cause or cultural event. Your intellectual charm will entice new love interests.

Changes in your residence may be financially favorable.

Taurus

Wednesday 15th

Thursday 16th

Friday 17th

Saturday 18th

Sunday 19th

Monday 20th

Tuesday 21st

Tide Times 0437 1.64 0943 1.27 1645 2.36 2358 1.15

Tide Times 0524 1.80 1047 1.18 1728 2.43

Tide Times 0006 1.05 0558 1.94 1132 1.10 1802 2.48

Tide Times 0024 0.96 0626 2.06 1209 1.03 1832 2.51

Tide Times 0045 0.90 0654 2.17 1241 0.99 1858 2.52

Tide Times 0107 0.84 0719 2.27 1310 0.97 1921 2.52

Tide Times 0128 0.78 0744 2.36 1337 0.96 1942 2.50

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Max 27o Min 18o

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April 21 to May 21

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May 22 to June 21

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July 23 to Aug 22

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Don’t start a dispute unless you’re prepared to accept irreversible results. You have done all you can to sort things out a personal level. Someone you live with will be quite unreasonable today.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

There will be hidden matters that you may find disturbing. You will easily charm members of the opposite sex. Someone may be trying to damage your reputation.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

You could easily lose your temper at work. Don’t push your opinions or ideas on others. You may want to take a look at courses offered at a local institute.

Children may be on your mind.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

You should be able to make major career gains if you plan your intentions carefully. You can expect changes in your financial situation as well as in your status. However, be careful with luggage; it may be rerouted.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

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Escapist tendencies will result in a poor reputation and a lack of confidence. Any intimate relationships with colleagues will lead to gossip that could easily affect your position. You may feel that someone at work is holding you back.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

You might not accomplish all that you want to at home today.

Having your own business is a good idea. You will be viewed as a sensitive, compassionate individual and others will ask you for advice.

Pisces

1⁄2 cup Kahlua 1 packet Italian Ladyfingers 1 cup blackberries zest of 1 lemon

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Opportunities for love will develop while traveling or while attending religious functions.

Don’t lend or borrow money or belongings. Those you live with may be experiencing problems.

Virgo

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1. Beat egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl for 3 minutes with a hand mixer. set bowl over a pot of simmering water and continue to beat until the mixture expands and gets thick. this will take around 4–5 minutes.

2. Remove from heat and beat in the mascarpone until smooth.

3. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

4. Fold 2⁄3 of the cream into the mascarpone mixture and chill. Set aside the other 1⁄3.

5. Combine the espresso and Kahlua in a shallow dish.

6. Dip each Ladyfinger in the espresso mixture until lightly saturated. Use them to layer the bottom of a deep 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish.

7. Top the first cookie layer with half the mascarpone mixture and all the blackberries. Top with another layer of saturated Ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone.

8. Finish the top with the remaining whipped cream and grate lemon zest directly overtop, Cover loosely and chill for at least an hour.

9. To serve, allow to come to room temperature, scoop onto plates, and serve with a side of espresso.

Advancement can be yours if you are assertive in your approach.

Unexpected bills will be impossible for you to pay. Visit friends or relatives you rarely see.

Leo

Max 28o Min 18o

Blackberry Tiramisu

Be prepared to lose friends or alienate other people if you insist on being stubborn. Make plans to attend group discussions or get together with friends who like to talk as much as you do.

Cancer

Max 27o Min 17o

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Work quietly on your own. Be sure to take advantage of the opportunities that exist. Children will be of major concern if you haven’t kept the lines of communication open.

Gemini

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ACROSS 7. A person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things.

8. A call made to rally soldiers for battle.

9. Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance.

10. Reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.

11. Departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour.

13. A dome-shaped Eskimo house.

15. Make a speech, especially pompously or at length.

16. Make (something) seem worthy and impressive.

18. Made, consisting of, or resembling wood; woody.

19. Past and past participle of tell.

21. A landlocked country in East Africa.

22. Causing horror.

DOWN 1. A foolish or stupid person (often as a general term of abuse).

2. Popular music that is tuneful and undemanding.

3. An item or piece of something, typically one left over from a larger piece or set.

4. A contemptible or unpleasant person.

5. The state of being the firstborn child.

6. A rejection or dismissal of someone by treating them as unimportant.

12. Money obtained in return for labour or services.

14. A low-brow style of mass-produced art or design using popular or cultural icons.

17. Having electrical or magnetic polarity.

20. Past and past participle of lay.

ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY

Feb 20 to March 20

Social activity should be on your agenda today. An older member of the family may need assistance. You mustn’t give too much to your children.

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Cleaning Services Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

Air Charters Air Conditioning

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Childcare/ Kindergarten

AIR CHARTER ATHERTON CREEK AIR CHARTERS

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Trust the BLIND specialists!

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

Supply & Fit

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 6271

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

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

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga

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EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

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

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Security

Venue Hire

Timber Transport Travel Tree Lopping

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

AIR CONDITIONING

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Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

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Skip Bins Small Engine Repairs Storage Sheds

Nurseries

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Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

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

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

your local business guide

ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566

Mobile 0448 856 187 Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com

BSA no. 1218243

145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

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7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

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IRRIGATION

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

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

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

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• Various Shed Sizes • Security Patrols • Short and Long Term Leases 144 Herberton Road, Atherton Ph/Fax: 4091 4299 Mob: 0417 642 043 Email: ath1434@bigpond.net.au

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For Sale Brand New Paw Paw Trailer $6000 + GST PHONE: 4093 5167

Church Notices

Pets

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

Labrador PuPs 4 saLe

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WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday 10am & 6pm

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Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit.

Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

Livestock Transport

Phone 0429 966 280

Livestock transport Water cartage 35000L Tank with Batter Spray and Dribble Bar FLat top traiLer For Hay etc.

Builder/ repairs & Maintenance

Phone Ron on 0418 795 263

2 males, 1 female, 8 weeks old, pure bred, wormed, vaccinated and microchipped.

Phone anytime: 0456 179 088

Kelpie pups – female, micro chipped, immunised, wkc register. Ph 4095 2260.

Garage Sale Hastie Road, Mareeba.

Saturday 18th October. 7.30am – 1pm. Vintage sunbeam mix master, pressure cookers, cupboard, set of drawers, some clothes, brick a brac, plants and mulcher.

Position Vacant

We’re all about service. Are you?

You’ll be the face of Dimbulah Community Bank®branch and will be given the support you need to do what you do best – listening to customers and helping them achieve their financial goals.

In return you’ll become a key part of a diverse team in a rewarding work environment where you will have the opportunity to learn and advance your career.

So if you think you’ve got what it takes to be part of the Bendigo team, we want to hear from you.

Visit careers.bendigobank.com.au to find out more or to submit your application, quoting reference number QLD904950. Or write to Annette Creber via email to annette.creber@bendigoadelaide.com.au. Applications close on Thursday 30 October 2014.

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178. AFSL 237879. (228053_v1) (9/10/2014)

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Bendigo Bank branches are all about people working together to build stronger communities. To be successful as a Customer Service Officer you’ll be committed to putting customers’ needs first, you’ll be a great communicator with customer service, computer experience and ideally cash handling – and you’ll enjoy being part of the local community.

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Customer Service Officer An opportunity to help people in a positive environment Part time position located in Far North Queensland

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

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Farm Foreman

The Berry Category within Costa is Australia’s premium grower, packer and distributor of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.

We currently have an opportunity for a Farm Foreman to join the team in Far North Queensland. The main purpose of this role is to take a leading role across farm operational activities in support of the Farm Manager.

Responsibilities include timely management of the irrigation system as well as taking a leading role managing the general day to day farming programs that support maintenance of the blueberry crop.

The successful applicant will have experience in horticulture production, pest and disease management, people leadership skills across a labour force on a farm and strong interpersonal/communication skills.

Furthermore, we are looking for a hands on individual, with the ability to plan to mitigate risk and effectively manage priorities. This role requires flexibility with regards to working hours and includes shared rostered weekend work.

To enquire further please contact Rob King on 0401 327 597 or email: robert.king@costagroup.com.au to apply.

ABANDONED VEHICLES To the owners of the following apparently abandoned vehicles: MAREEBA LAND FILL - VAUGHAN STREET MAKE COLOUR REGO 87 TOYOTA HIACE VAN BLACK TOYOTA 4 RUNNER (WHITE CANOPY) BRONZE 98 TOYOTA CAMRY WAGON YELLOW HOLDEN APOLLO WAGON BLUE TOURER TOP SILVER/BLACK 94 FORD FALCON SEDAN BLUE 236CWN 97 FORD FALCON FUTURA SEDAN PURPLE HOLDEN APOLLO SEDAN WHITE 508DHV MITSUBISHI MAGNA SEDAN SILVER 94 TOYOTA CAMRY SEDAN WHITE 80 TOYOTA COROLLA WAGON BLUE 782ATW 98 MITSUBISHI MAGNA WAGON SILVER 999LKV NISSAN SKYLINE SEDAN RED TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK BLUE HOLDEN BARINA HATCHBACK BLUE MITSUBISHI VAN WHITE SUZUKI SWIFT HATCHBACK GREEN 99 TOYOTA PASEO BLACK 906TTE HYUNDAI LANTRA SPORTS WAGON WHITE 1ALC156 (WA) 95 TOYOTA LEXCEN WAGON WHITE 00 HOLDEN COMMODORE SEDAN SILVER NISSAN NOMAD VAN RAINBOW 157KSV 98 HOLDEN COMMODORE SEDAN WHITE 362SGT 08 MITSUBISHI LANCER SEDAN BLUE JDY92 97 TOYOTA COROLLA SEDAN WHITE 093TTW 99 DAIHATSU SIRION HATCHBACK RED 97 TOYOTA VIENTA SEDAN RED Notice is hereby given that, under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995 Section 100, the vehicles listed have been removed from roads within the Local Government area and have been detained by Council.

The vehicles listed (unless owners claim possession) will be offered for sale by public auction on 30 October 2014 at 12:00pm at the Mareeba Landfill Vaughan Street Mareeba.

Reserve Price $100. Vehicles can be inspected between 11:00am and 12:00pm on the day of the auction.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. ENCLOSED shoes MUST be worn 2. There must be NO ATTEMPT to start a vehicle within the Council compound.

Any enquiries regarding these vehicles are to be directed to Council’s Local Law Officers on 1300 308 461.

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

DANCE: Live band

“Rug CutteRs”

Playing at PCYC Mareeba (old Shire Hall) 136 Walsh St This Friday 17Th OcT Doors open 7pm, dancing starts 7.30pm, $15 entry.

Bar & LiGhT supper!

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Position Wanted Caretaker Position wanted.

Experience and ticket in most machinery & trades.

Single middle aged pensioner. Ph: 0447 011 705.

Housekeeping Housekeeping and ironing, periodic or one off. $25 per hour. For enquires phone Lyn on 0418 749 789.

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4wd / tyres

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

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What’s Coming Up!

Pets

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Local Events Calendar

Adopt-A-Pet

Biboohra State School Fete. Saturday October 18. 4pm-9pm.

Lolly drop, fun side shows, games races, raffles and load more!

“Lizzie’s Gonna Lick Leukaemia” Fundraiser Garage Sale, Bake Stall and Sausage Sizzle at Atherton Children’s Centre’s Car Park, Kelly Street. 8am-11.30am.

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

WEEKLY EVENTS My name is Rhoda and I am a 10 week old fluffy tortoiseshell. After suffering the embarrassment of being dumped, I am hoping that my next owner will appreciate my beauty and character and want to have me for keeps! Call me at the refuge on 40923060.

www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au

 PCYC Mareeba Seniors social club meets for games, excursions, trivia every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am at the PCYC Sports Hall 183 Walsh St Mareeba. New members welcome.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Sunday Jam Sessions - Every Sunday 4pm - 9pm & Live music every Friday night at “The Shed” McConaghie Street, Atherton.

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EXPRESS sPORT MAREEBA TENNIS Tues. 7pm social Winner: Jeanelle.

Mid-week fixtures Div. 4 Belle d Toni 47-9, Pete d Tracey 32-24, Div.3 Bronwyn d Pauline 32-24, June d Kathy 38-18, Rose d Veronique 3224, Div. 2 Searle d Narelle 29-27, Craig d Kim 29-27, Brian d Simon 3521, Div. 1 Libor d Jason 31-25, John d Roy 32-24, Danny d Geoff 31-25.

Thurs. 8am social 9/10/14 Winner of the frog Pauline.

MAREEBA BASKETBALL DRAW Tuesday 14/10/2014: 5:00 pm Under 14 and Under 16 Coaching Clinic, 6:30pm Senior Ladies Gummaz vs Killers. 7:30pm Senior Ladies High School Divas vs M.M.A.M.A..

8:30 pm Senior Ladies Baiada Steggles vs Miakats. Bye:Tequila Slammers.

Thursday 16/10/2014: 3:40 pm Under 16s Dommage vs Phoenix. 4:30 pm Under 16s All Stars vs Timberwolves. 5:20pm Under 16s Scorpians vs Warriors. 6:10 pm Under 16s Phoenix vs Panthers. 7:00 pm Senior Mens Comet Young Guns vs Majestic Gallopers. 8:00 pm Senior Mens Stingrays vs Topshots Thunder. Bye: Red Devils.

Friday 17/10/2014: 3:30 pm Under 8s and Under 10s Junior Coaching Clinic. 4:10 pm Under 12s Taipans vs Dragons. 4:30pm Under 12s Taipans vs Magpies. 4:50 pm U n der 12s Magpies vs Dragons. 5:10 pm Under 14s Hawkes vs Tigers.

6:00pm Under 14s Lakers vs Wolves. Bye: Eagles.

MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 09.10.14 Thursday Sporters: Winner Graham Sinton 24, R/up Gordon Redding 23, NTP 8 Frank Baldwin, 13 Brett Stallan, Raffle Wez Hodi.

11.10.14 Saturday Single Stroke Sponsors Jon Shearer & John Bishop Winner Melody Lucas (Countback) 69, R/up Raylene Bradley 69, NTP 4 Ken Baker, 8 Danny Bradley, 11 Henry Guy, 13 Bruce Gilmore, Ladies 11 2nd Melody Lucas, Rundown Liam Bradley 71. 12.10.14 Sunday Stableford Sponsor Barron Falls Hotel:Winner Wez Hodi 38, R/up Alex Hodi 37 (Countback), NTP 4, 8 Peter Leporati, 11 Lester Johnson, 11 (Ladies) Jacqui Lambert, 13 Lester Johnson.

ARCHERY On Saturday October 11 visitors Ian Maund, Zedekiah Clarke, Neil and

Rebecca Setford, Kerri Webb and Max and Ben Sorensen attended a coaching session with George Neilson, while members Keegan Antl, William Smith and Kerri-Ellen Stallard shot practice. On Thursday and Friday afternoons for the next 7 weeks, 40 students from the St Stephens High School will attend beginner’s archery classes for their school sporting activity. On Sunday seven members shot the third round of their Clout Club Championships. Because of the very dry conditions with some wind gusts, there were lots of arrow skips, making the scores a challenge.

Results Double Clout Round: 180m - Open Men’s Compound: B Stallard 284, 258, N Stallard 218, 254, 165m - Masters Ladies Compound: S Stallard 185, 176, 165m - Open Ladies Compound: S Dalsgaard 124, 196 145m – Cadet Girls Recurve: L Hughes 218, 179 100m – U12 Boys Recurve: B Dayes 245, 283, 100m – Novice Men’s Recurve: P Lillingstone 71, 109 (first Clout shot) Atherton Bowls Men: Tuesday 7 October Winner G.Armenti M.Pluschke T.Hyland.

Wednesday 8 October Winner N.Veit T.DeBondi J.Neary L.King. Friday 10 October Self Selected Pairs Winner J.& T.Marriott Consolation Prize C.& J.Leinster. Sunday 12 October Winner L.Cescotto T.Gilligan T.Tudini.

Saturday 18 October at 9.00 pm Club Mixed Pairs D.Toolen & H.Condon vs G.&P. Kriesel , J.& T.Marriott vs A.McLeod & M.Pluschke. Sunday 26 October Come and Try Day. Sunday 2 November Potato Festival Yungaburra Festival Team T.Marriott R.Short B.Walker D.Shuttleworth Ladies: Results: Thursday 9th October. L.Santin, D.McDonald,J.McHenry, d E. Tyrrell, M.Marsh, T.Hyland and C.Cook, D.Bridge, D.Treen, W.Zieth d H.Franklin, D.Clarke, D.Bew, M.Fanna. Thursday 16th October May Beattie Shield players: Marie-Ann Pluschke, Monica Marsh, Kay Bagley, Jan Leinster, Daphne Treen, Lina Santin, Thelma Hyland, Yvonne Milevskiy, Kylie Treen, Diana Bridge, Elaine Kruck, Wendy Zieth.

Joy Cooper, Alma Kitson, Dorothy Bew, Joan McHenry.

ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday Sporters this week played a stableford with R.Spencer winning on 28 pts from Roo Brown 27pts and Otis Redding 25 pts. NTPs

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13 Ken Tait,18 Otis Redding. Thursday Ladies played a Jerry’s Shoes sponsored stroke round with Patsy McMahon cruising home with a great 63 nett to win from Sue Johnson 70 nett. NTPs ,11 Cheryll Picone,13 Muriel Lowrey,18 Gail Gard. Fridays Chook run was once again won by Pup Hilder 14 pts (thats 4 from 5 ) on Saturday the Juniors returned with Arrabella Houlihan winning from Mikayla Fleming and Nicholas Bakss, least putts was Connor Ferguson . Saturday we hosted the Tableland Concrete Blocks Monthly Medal. Ladies winner with a fine 68 nett was Sue Whitehead from Gaylene Steventon 69 nett NTPs 3 Cheryll Picone,11Sandy watson,13 Dee Jeresak,18 Annette S. Mens and C-Grade winner with a great 63 nett was Jeff Bochow, A-Grade winner Peter Steventon 70 nett from Jim Jenkins 71 nett, B-Grade winner Roy Murray-Prior 65 nett from Wes Page 69 nett, C-Grade runner -up Justin Mason 64 nett. NTPs 3 Mark Bye,13 Jeff Bochow,18 Bill Tynann. Sundays Tableland Top Meats Stableford was won by Wayne Dodds 40 pts. The Mens Pennants took on Tableland Rivals Mareeba in Tully and El Arish where we won all grades by 4 games to one. A-Grade wins to Phil Hendricks 5&3,Greg Brown 1 up,Kenleigh Mather 5&4,Garry Thompson 5&4. BGrade Rod O’Neill 3&2, Roo Brown 6&5, Irish 4&3,Gavin Comino 4&3.

C-Grade Mark Redding 5&4,Justin Mason 3&1,Mick Fleming 3&1,Jeff Bochow 3&2. On Sunday we had the Atherton Junior Open which was well attended by over 40 juniors.

MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday 1/10/14: Winners - Marlene Alifraco, Peter Stevens, Lorraine Cummings R/U Pat Hodgkinson, Greg Tilse, Arthur Moss. Thursday: Men’s Jackpot Pairs: Winners - Carmen Cobb, Joe Mugica. (it was great to have Carmen back on the bowling green) R/U Carmel & Aldo DeZen. Sunday: Winners - Ian Adcock, Peter Stevens, Elio Crema R/U Marge Duffield, Tony Fregona, John Barnes.

Congratulations to John Burns, Vic Tiraboschi, Leno Gasparetto and Mario Battistin on winning the Torimba Festival Day. COMPETITION: Men’s Triples: Gino Scarpin, Syd Gordois, Joe Mugica def. Tony Capella, Tony Simonato, Barry Lynne.

Mareeba Basketball Under 12’s team competed in Atherton at the weekend in their new team singlets.

Intertown basketball Basketball focus this weekend switches from the local Mareeba competition, to Round three of the intertown fixtures.

Mulgrave will host the Intertown series this coming Saturday, October 18, at the Atherton State High School courts. The venue has been changed from the Mulgrave Centre, to Atherton as the Mulgrave courts became unavailable.

Certainly, a most interesting round of the competition, with eight Mareeba Senior and Junior teams, competing against sides from Atherton, Mulgrave and Port Douglas.

The Mareeba teams have performed extremely well over the pre-

vious two rounds and are expected to again record their share of victories on Saturday.

In particular the Senior Ladies and Under 16/18 Junior Girls who presently top their division, while all the Junior Boys teams can challenge for top positions by recording wins at Atherton.

The first Mareeba team in action on Saturday is the Under 12 boys who clash with Mulgrave at 9am, with the young Under 10 Junior side playing against the Atherton youngsters 9.45am.

All other Mareeba teams will play Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.

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EXPRESS sPORT Gladiators at the crossroads

By Justin Fris FORMER AFL legend Allan Jeans once said “In every match, you come to a crossroad. You either stand up or stand down. The choice is up to you.”

Jeans who guided Hawthorn to seven grand finals in a row between 1983 and 1990, might as well have been talking about the current fortunes of the Mareeba Gladiators.

After 2013 netted a watershed first grade finals appearance and a reserve grade premiership, the Gladiators hit the skids. Big time.

The first grade team were competitive early, but a chronic habit of leaking points cost them dearly. Even more heartbreaking was the fortunes of reserve grade, who began the season as premiership defenders and finished with the dreaded wooden spoon!

“Across the board we weren’t performing well at all and the season turned out to be extremely disappointing,” outgoing Club President John Arcidiacono said.

“We had some visa issues with a couple of our Fiji players, along with several injuries through the middle part of the year.”

If you throw in the withdrawal of the club’s U/18’s midway through the season due to lack of numbers, many could be forgiven for thinking there was no high point at all for the Gladiators during 2014.

This couldn’t be further from the truth, with five 18’s players becoming first grade regulars by the end of the season. “Shannon Bailey was a stand out for us this year,” Arcidiacono said.

“He’s a strong front rower with tremendous agility.”

After spending five years as President, Arcidiacono will step aside and devote more time to his business (Aquafix Pool Shop, on Byrnes Street) and family.

“I’m a foundation member of the club and enjoyed being involved on a number of levels,” he said.

“We have a solid group of volunteers who give up their time and I want to commend them on all the work they do.”

Looking ahead to 2015, Arcidiacono is adamant the Gladiators need to establish a winning culture quickly.

“The teams need a complete shift in attitude to achieve this,” Arcidiacono said.

Far north futsal nationally recognised

By Justin Fris THE following statement is not a misprint. Ronnie Leporati’s entire FNQ Cairns futsal team (pictured above) has been selected for the Australian Futsal Association’s upcoming tour of Malaysia next year.

After romping through the recent national championships, Leporati was delighted when informed of this remarkable outcome.

“It is really a job well done for all of the players,” Leporati said.

“It is a real buzz to win the national championship, along with this achievement for all of the boys in the team.”

The two week tour in June next year will allow the boys to train intently in a fresh environment, along with matches against quality international opposition. But the boys will be sure to pack their cameras, as sightseeing and fun will definitely be key components of the tour.

“These tours are all about making friends with players in other states and enjoying themselves abroad,” Mr Leporati said.

Bandits cruise to win over Mulgrave Roosters lock in new signing

By Justin Fris THE Atherton Roosters have scored two major victories of late and it is only one month into the offseason.

The first of which, is the key signing of Dean Howard (pictured above centre), a proven winner in Qld country rugby league.

Howard, who was won first grade premierships for Innisfail and West Bundaberg during a lengthy career, has also picked up the coveted Cairns District Rugby League player of the year twice.

Along with his presence on the field in first grade, Howard will also coach the Roosters 18’s side, which should form a solid player pathway for the club in coming seasons.

If this news wasn’t enough, Roosters faithful are also crowing after the club was recently awarded the ‘XXXX Gold’ club of the week.

Endorsed by the QRL, the Roosters picked up a $1000 worth of XXXX Gold Maroons merchandise, after seeing off rival club entries across the state.

Club president Darryl Day said “A lot of work had been undertaken to ensure a quality entry was put forward.”

Earlier in the season, the Roosters (along with the Cairns Ivanhoes) headed down to Irvinebank and played the first competitive rugby league match in the town since 1884.

Volunteers throughout the club made the event happen, from fertilising the field, to erecting the goalposts. This gesture of goodwill (‘Footy in the Bush’) was clearly welcomed by not only the local community, but also the CDRL and QRL. The Roosters now find themselves in the grand final draw, where they could walk away with a $5000 food and beverage package for an end of season function at NQ Hardware stadium.

Atherton product scoops up Broncos award FORMER Atherton Rooster Aaron Rockley took out the Brisbane Broncos National Youth Cup team’s ‘best forward’ award, at a gala dinner on Friday night.

Held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition centre in front of all the entire club and distinguished guests, Rockley received his award from coach, Craig Hodges.

The season was a success for the Broncos NYC team, despite being narrowly defeated by the NZ Warriors 34-32 on grand final day.

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By Justin Fris

AFTER skittling Mulgrave for 75 in their first innings, the Mareeba Bandits applied the blowtorch to the belly last Sunday.

Pocketing first innings points clearly wasn’t enough for the visitors, who wielded the willow with flair during their second innings.

In a remarkable 14 over stint, the Bandits scored in excess of 10 runs an over. With momentum at their side and runs in their pocket, the bowlers got a

second opportunity to have some fun.

Adam Roy and Lachlan Ford struck fear into the Mulgrave top order, with disciplined pace bowling.

Chasing 180 off 30 overs proved a bridge too far for the hosts, who fell well short of the required target.

The Bandits would also like to especially thank Andrew Ford and Linda Roy for their assistance in scoring over the weekend.

The temperature isn’t the only thing heating up in the coming week, with the Bandits facing their rivals Rovers on Sunday in Mareeba.

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Bullseye Mareeba Bulls crowned football kings of the north

By Justin Fris

MAREEBA United (Bulls) Football Club confirmed their status as the best club football team in North Queensland, with solid showings across three divisions of the Crad Evans Shield at Brolga Park, Townsville, on Saturday.

Both Premier and Reserve division teams were victorious against their Townsville counterparts, while the 2nd division side fell agonisingly short of victory in extra time, courtesy of a late winner from the home side.

Premier division coach Alex Srhoj praised all three teams for their efforts, along with the 130 odd supporters who made the lengthy drive down to Townsville.

“It’s one for everyone,” he said. “The crowd pulled us through some key moments during the year, so it was really nice we could share the finals with them.”

In the Premier division, the Bulls were overall good value for their 1-0 victory over the Warriors, but faced some nervy moments as the match neared full time.

“Alex Plowman hastily cleared one off the line and we also had Julian make a stunning save with about a minute left,” Srhoj said. “The referees were a bit lenient, which ensured a more physical game for our boys.”

Srhoj was also quick to commend his entire squad, from the first eleven to the substitutes, who all played a major role throughout the season.

“We had a few guys put their hand up in the final few minutes who needed a rest,” he said. “The quality of our bench was a testament to the depth we have across the board.”

The Reserve division tasted success under Marcello Savaglio, running out 2-1 winners over a spirited Brothers side, who pushed them all the way.

Despite tasting a 2-1 defeat in the depths of extra time, the progress of the 2nd division lads under John Salogni has been nothing short of outstanding in 2014.

The celebrations will continue this Saturday at the clubs end of season presentation night.

The Express would like to congratulate the bulls and wish all involved a safe offseason and hope they keep up the winning form in 2015.

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