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Vital link gets funding An aerial view of repair work which is undertaken each year at the Mitchell River crossing at an average annual cost to taxpayers of $170,000
By Ryan Groube
A My farm rules! Mareeba banana grower Mark Oberthur will appear in a series of short segments on hit television show My Kitchen Rules from February 25. FULL STORY ON PAGE 9.
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critical transport link in the remote western reaches of the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) will soon undergo a $2.267 million upgrade. On February 13, Community Recovery and Resilience Minister David Crisafulli announced funding for a 280-metre concrete causeway to be built at the Mitchell River crossing at Strathleven Road, Gamboola. The existing crossing is a 200-metre gravel sand and rock causeway that is regularly washed away during the wet season and is unpassable for up to eight months a year. From 2004 to 2012, the cost of rebuilding the causeway has averaged $170,000 each year at a total cost to the taxpayer of almost $1.4 million. In 2013, the causeways suffered such extensive damage the road was closed for four months, with a further two months of Proposed
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traffic interruptions while a $291,278 repair effort was completed. The crossing provides access to the Burke Developmental Road to large cattle stations as well as about 2500 residents at Kowanyama, Normanton, Coen and Laura. When the crossing is unpassable an alternate access route through Laura adds an extra 170 kilometres to the trip to Mareeba. Gamboola Station, a one million acre cattle station which runs about 30,000 head on a property bordering Wrotham Park, is intersected by the Mitchell River. Station caretaker Peter White said about three-quarters of the property was on the northern side of the Mitchell River and relied heavily on the crossing at Strathleven Road. Mr White said the upgrade of the crossing would be invaluable, not only in terms of transporting livestock but also in the everyday operation of the station. “That crossing usually gets washed out in the first run of the river,� he said. cont. P7
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An aerial view of the Port Bajool owned Crystalbrook Lodge which has received membership to Luxury Lodges of Australia
By Ryan Groube A five-star tourist lodge near Chillagoe has been granted membership into an exclusive association which markets high-end destinations across Australia at international trade fairs. In December 2013, a representative of Luxury Lodges of Australia travelled to the Port Bajoolowned Crystalbrook Lodge for a site inspection. The visit was used to determine if the lodge, nestled on a bluff overlooking a 300-acre lake between Almaden and Chillagoe, met stringent criteria to be accepted as a member of the organisation. Opened in April 2013, Crystalbrook Lodge is situated on the historic 85,000 acre Crystalbrook Station and comes complete with five courtyard suites. For $3300 for three nights, guests are flown to the lodge from Cairns or Port Douglas, have free reign on the property and access to heli-fishing, four wheel drive tours and day trips to nearby destinations including the Undara Lava Tubes. Last week, Crystalbrook Lodge was granted admission into Luxury Lodges of Australia – one of 18 members across the nation. Luxury Lodges of Australia executive officer Penny Rafferty said securing membership was not only based on the “eat well, sleep well, drink well” principals but that ventures had to prove that they offered a “unique experience of place”. “Our organisation offers a collective presence for lodges. Most of them are small and to have any impact globally and for the world to take notice it seems to work well when we present as a collection,” she said.
“It has only been in the past decade that Australia has had a critical mass of this kind of product to be able to go to the world and there are still possibly a couple of gaps where regions are unrepresented in this sector. “We offer an aspirational brand at this top end and as such we are only as strong as our weakest member so we monitor that [membership] very carefully.” Port Bajool director John Morris said securing membership to the organisation was a coup for the fledgling business. “Visitation rates have been fairly low to this point but as a member of this association this business and this region will get much more exposure,” he said. “The lodge received a thorough investigation and was deemed to be exactly what this group was about, finding unique and special experiences for visitors.” Mr Morris said he hoped Crystalbrook Lodge would act as a “forebear” for an increase in “outback farm stay” tourism opportunities across the north-west.
“There are other cattle properties in this region that have been doing it tough but have lots of staff quarters from earlier days,” he said. “That accommodation that is already there would make for excellent farm stay tourism ventures across the west and we hope that this venture is a forebear of that growth.” Formed in 2010, the membership-based, not-for-profit Luxury Lodges of Australia work closely with Tourism Australia, have a strong online presence and are also represented at five major international trade fairs throughout the year. Crystalbrook Lodge is the fifth lodge to gain membership in Queensland joining Lizard Island, Qualia, Silky Oaks Lodge and Spicers Peak Lodge. Port Bajool has recently finished construction of a 900 metre airfield just minutes away from the property and have development approval to increase the number of courtyard suites from five to 13.
Masonic Lodge raises $10,000 for Carinya By Ryan Groube SENIOR JOURNALIST Ryan Groube
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A series of garage and cent sales has allowed the combined Tableland Masonic Lodges to make a major donation aimed at improving the quality of life of residents of Atherton’s Carinya Home for the Aged. On February 4, Atherton Lodge Master Les Simpson officially presented Carinya with three custom floatation chairs and a patient hoist, collectively valued at more than $10,000. The chairs collapse into a bed and are lined with upholstery that reduces pressure sores that result after long periods of sitting. The hoist is manoeuvrable and will allow
staff to lift patients in narrow areas. Since 2008, the Freemasons have donated almost $70,000 to Carinya. “This equipment will greatly assist with the care of frail and vulnerable residents at the home and ensure safe manual handling for the staff,” Mr Simpson said. “The support we receive from the public the minute we say we are fund-raising for Carinya is unreal.” Typically, equipment such as that presented on Tuesday would come out of Carinya’s operating budget which will be under pressure due to a $15 million upgrade of the home which began in January. The upgrade Snow Aldridge, Les Simpson, Tanya Davis, Helen Fletcher, includes a $3.6 million loan from the Federal Thelma Bowen, Maxeen Alexander and Carinya residents Norma Day and Sheena Johnson. Government which has to be repaid.
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In the deep end By Ryan Groube MAYOR Tom Gilmore has stunned the Mareeba business community after highlighting the perilous financial position the newly de-amalgamated council finds itself. On February 14, Mr Gilmore was the guest speaker at the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce’s first luncheon for 2014, held at the RSL. During the 30-minute speech, Mr Gilmore said the Mareeba Shire Council’s (MSC) first term would be about “financial survival” and there would be a cost to businesses, and the wider community. Mr Gilmore said looming financial costs for de-amalgamation, the cost of building a new wastewater treatment plant in Mareeba, and huge increases in the cost of operating the shire’s water supply schemes would have to be absorbed.
Without financial assistance, ratepayers would need to fork out a combined $1300 a year extra to cover the added costs. “Never before in the history of local government has a council been thrown into the deep end so suddenly,” Mr Gilmore said. “As you can see we are confronted with serious financial issues as a council, some of which are external to our control.” Almost two months since the MSC began operating, the final financial figures stemming from the split with the Tablelands Regional Council remain unavailable. Mr Gilmore told the 60-strong crowd that he doesn’t expect to have those figures for another couple of months. He said the absence of detail had hindered the creation of the budget handed down on January 30 and that he regretted leaving rates unchanged.
“It was not because I didn’t desire to hit your hip pocket, I did,” he said. “Without a starting point with our cash position until at least April or May we had one hand tied behind our back [in developing the budget]. “We had to cut $6 million from the capital works budget because we could not afford it.” In the coming months, Mr Gilmore said the key tasks for council would be establishing a long-term financial sustainability plan, setting an affordable level of service delivery and rebuilding the organisation from the ground up. “We need to determine at what level we provide a service that is acceptable to the community and within our capacity to pay. We need to ask how we make do with less because less
is what we have,” he said. “The capacity for this council to pay is fragile to say the least. “As a new organisation we are starting from a zero base and we are going to build from the ground up. I always have at the forefront of my mind the number of people in this community who will find it very difficult to pay.” Mr Gilmore ruled out widespread cuts to council’s workforce to reduce council costs. He said when positions became vacant council would move to reduce its staff through “natural attrition”. “When a position becomes vacant it will be placed under enormous scrutiny [as to whether it is required],” he said. At the end of the speech, Mr Gilmore asked for questions from the floor. After a few moments he said: “Are there any questions or have I stunned you all into silence?” Mr Gilmore said it bought him no joy in telling the community the problems facing council but that it was important he be frank. “You as a community are entitled to know the issues and I am not entitled to keep it a secret,” he said. “It was a miserable duty coming here today to tell you some things that you didn’t want to hear.” Mr Gilmore said the new council was only seven weeks old and he said he would like to return to brief chamber members again “once all the ducks are lined up. “Let me get another budget on the ground and when we start seeing a light on the horizon ask me back and we’ll have another yarn,” he said.
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Kuranda visitor centre one step closer
Mayor Tom Gilmore turns the first sod of the new Kuranda visitor information centre as divisional councillor for Kuranda Jenny Jensen and centre tourism operator Cathy Harvey watch on. “This has been on the books for a long time. Originally we looked at modifying Kuranda will soon lose the unwanted the existing building but ultimately that distinction of being home to the Table- didn’t work so we decided on this new lands busiest, yet smallest, visitor infor- location,” he said. “The new centre will enhance the mation centre. On February 12, Mareeba Shire visitor experience so people can get Council (MSC) Mayor Tom Gilmore what they came for without having to turned the first sod of the new $850,000 be jammed into a corner looking at pamKuranda Visitor Information Centre at phlets. “Tourism is the premier industry in Centenary Park. Funded predominately through the Kuranda and it is not one to be forgotten Kuranda Infrastructure Fund, with con- or trifled with.” Divisional councillor for Kuranda tributions from council, the new centre will have a floor space of about 110 has been fighting for a new visitor insquare metres; almost triple the current formation centre since back in the days of the Tom Gilmore-led Tablelands Refacilities 38 square metres. Construction on the centre was de- gional Council. Addressing a crowd of about 30 comlayed until after the Christmas trading period and is expected to be finished in munity members and centre volunteers, late May, well before the peak tourist Cr Jensen said the sod turning ceremony was “a very special occasion”. season begins over winter. “It has taken a really long time to get Mr Gilmore said the Kuranda Visitor to 5this Information 1 4 7 2 4 Centre 5 - was 3 “clearly 2 0 1 4 inade- 0 1 - 1 T 1point 3 : with 2 5 :a 2few 2 +stop 1 0starts : 0 0along quate” and well overdue for a new home. the way,” she said. By Ryan Groube
Historian Elwyn Troughton donates a rare piece of World War II memorabilia to the Mareeba RSL, represented by sub-branch secretary Roy Blakeney.
War memorabilia comes back home By Ryan Groube The caretaker of the grave of a far northern war hero has made a donation of rare memorabilia to the Mareeba RSL. For decades Lynne Wilkinson has been tending the graves of 19 airmen buried in the small coastal English village of Haverigg. Among the graves lies Mareeba-raised Henry Atherton who was killed when a Hurricane aircraft crashed during a training exercise in 1943. He was 21 years old. Henry was the grandson of Mareeba’s founder John Atherton and the son of former Queensland Government Minister for Mines Ernest ‘Paddy’ Atherton. During preparations for a ceremony to mark the 100th anniversary of the passing of John Atherton – held in Mareeba last year – local history buff Elwyn Troughton reached out to Mrs Wilkinson for information about Henry.
It was during these discussions Mrs Wilkinson resolved to send a collection of items to Mareeba to be displayed at the RSL’s memorabilia wall. On February 13, Ms Troughton officially presented the items to Mareeba RSL sub-branch secretary Roy Blakeney as a proxy for Mrs Wilkinson. Among the donated items is a rare commemorative medallion marking the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II, a pin in the shape of a ‘V’ emblazoned with the United Kingdom’s flag, as well as a series of photos of the gravesite where Henry was buried. The collection will be mounted on a plaque and given pride of place in the RSL display which is located on the wall adjacent to the main bar. Ms Troughton said the medallion in particular had a limited production life and would be a great addition to the RSL’s display. Mr Blakeney said about 90 per cent of what was displayed at the RSL had been donated by members of the public, including five Victoria Cross medals.
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Cane mill upgrade By Ryan Groube
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Mackay Sugar chief executive Quinton Hildebrand said a $5 million upgrade of the Mossman Mill is on track to be completed by mid-April. The upgrade is necessary to accommodate an additional 700,000 tonnes of cane that will be crushed at the mill following the signing of a Sugar Supply Agreement with Tableland canegrowers in 2013. Key components of the upgrade include work on the mill’s second boiler, an upgrade of a turbo-alternator, which feeds electricity generated from the mill back into the grid, and improved rail infrastructure to the mill. Work on the boiler began on January 6 while the rest of the upgrade crew began work in the third week of January. Despite persistent rain, Mr Hildebrand said the upgrade was about 30 per cent complete and that the mill should be ready for “steam trials” two weeks ahead of the crush which is predicted to begin on May 4. “We are making good progress,” Mr Hildebrand told The Express after inspecting progress early last week. “A lot of the work we are doing can be done regardless of the weather and it [the rain] hasn’t set us back at all.” Mr Hildebrand said Mackay Sugar was expecting to crush about 600,000 tonnes of cane from coastal farms and that the cane from the Tableland
would increase the mill’s intake to an estimated 1.3 million tonnes in 2014. In 2013, Mossman Mill operated on a five-day a week schedule and crushed 587,000 tonnes during the season at a rate of 297 tonnes per hour. This year the mill will move to a seven-day crushing schedule to accommodate the additional cane in a season that is expected to go for 28 weeks. “Because of the late finish to the crush [on the Tableland] we don’t think we are going to see a repeat of the record yield from the 2013 season,” Mr Hildebrand said. “We have calculated the season length of 28 weeks based on a crush rate of 310 tonnes per hour which I feel is conservative because there are likely to be some teething problems [as a result of the upgrade].” Mr Hildebrand said although Mackay Sugar wasn’t expecting a repeat of the record cane harvest on the Tableland in 2013, the Mossman crew was feeling pressure to perform. “Moving to a seven day operation means that we are not going to have the flexibility [for maintenance stops] in the coming year,” he said. “There is a fair degree of excitement that has come with the money that we are spending on the upgrade but the sobering reality is that we have got to perform and I am confident that the work group we have is up for the challenge.”
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Rosa Lee Long hits back I write in regard to your article [Internal conflict at TRC, The Express, February 12, page one] which refers to the right of any Mayor to break a deadlock in the event of a tied vote at a Council meeting. At our last ordinary meeting this occurred in relation to three items only. Of those, two were simply deferred to gain further and better information before making our decision. It is important that a deadlock can be resolved to allow our officers to get on with the business of running council. At this meeting, as with most ordinary meetings, most items were resolved with unanimous support. Allegations of “secret meetings” are simply mischievous. As Mayor I regularly meet with members of the public, council officers and other councillors as is expected of me. Claims that not accepting officer’s recommendations at all times is putting council at risk is also absurd. With the greatest respect to our officers, it is the councillors who represent the ratepayers and who answer to them. If we simply “rubber stamp” all recommendations we may as well not have councillors at all. It is our role to consider all aspects of a matter and to make informed decisions in the best interests of the ratepayers. Soon after the result of de-amalgamation was determined in March 2013, Minister Crisafulli advised that all four remaining councils would not go to re-election until 2016. Two subsequent letters were sent to him requesting an extra councillor for the TRC. He was very firm in his replies saying and I quote: “On the basis that the de-amalgamation will not significantly change TRC’s overall representation ratio, ie 1:3505 down to 1:3327 after de-amalgamation and taking into account the significant cost and further disruption that a new election would cause, I made the decision that TRC should continue with the current Mayor and remaining five councillors through to the 2016 quadrennial elections.” His second reply clearly stated: “This approach is consistent with the approach taken in relation to each continuing council and I once again stress my commitment to support a recommendation to the Local Government Change Commission to increase your councillor representation and divisions post 1 January 2014 for implementation at the 2016 quadrennial elections.” As Mayor, I am confident that this council will continue to provide a great service to the TRC community. Rosa Lee Long Tablelands Regional Council Mayor
TRC acting like ‘a mob of cats’ I note Councillor Pagani is worried that she cannot make a difference in the TRC and that she fears for the democratic representation of the people (Internal conflict at TRC, The Express, page one, February 12). I wish to point out that Cr Pagani was not democratically elected by the ratepayers and was in fact short-listed to the position by council officers, then appointed by a panel made up of representatives from the TRC, including Mayor Rosa Lee Long herself. I find it bemusing that councillors will elect to abstain from voting on a trivial conflict of interest (COI) in the most minor of relationships, but lead the opposition that affects their personal vested interests. Perhaps Cr Pagani could defer her vote on all matters regarding wind farms (for example the one at Ravenshoe) and declare her COI – being her drive to prevent the Wind Mill constructions in the surrounds of Mt Emerald, mainly as her own business is established nearby. (I acknowledge that the proposed wind farm is now in the new Mareeba Shire Council area.) Councillors are elected to represent all ratepayers interest, with advice from, but not directed by, council officers recommendations. Ratepayers of the TRC are heartily sick of the bureaucratic decision makers, who enforce unreasonable policy and procedures. An example of such dictatorial decision making is the proposed TRC buffering requirements that favours new residents coming to live in traditional farming areas, creating greater hardship to long established farms. Not only do these over-orchestrated environmental buffers attract vermin, which invade and destroy nearby crops, they are an exorbitant cost just to appease the aesthetic taste of a few that freely choose to live near established rural land. Reading past agendas in the life of the current TRC, Cr Pagani has demonstrated a consistent pattern of voting against the majority view of councillors. It’s time TRC councillors reflected on the expectations of ratepayers and their individual conduct in decision making processes and stopped acting like a mob of cats fighting over a fishbone. Wendy Cannon Atherton
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which governments rely on to derive much of this nation’s wealth. As seen with the mining industry the prevalence of ‘fly-in, fly-out’ (FIFO) staff is unequivocally destroying the social and economic fabric of regional towns where it is prevalent. There is an inability of local councils to acquire ratepayer revenue commensurate with the actual population utilising town services and infrastructure, which already suffers from a lack of government funding attributable to Census figures that, due to FIFOs, fail to accurately reflect the true number of people utilising the services/infrastructure. There would also be significant human costs on police who are given FIFO roles; on both the individual police officer themselves as well as the family and friends from whom they cannot help but disconnect with when working away from home for long or regular periods. Also the effectiveness of FIFO police in regional and remote communities needs to be questioned. Effective policing takes time and trust, can a FIFO officer build these if they are not really living in the community and experiencing life as it really is in that regional or remote area? The public money which will be spent on travel, away from home allowances and accommodating FIFO police would be better spent providing incentives for police personnel to opt to move, with their families, to regional and remote areas and become part of the community they are working for. Incentives need to also include providing adequate health care, education and services and facilities in regional areas, affordable housing and a road system which isn’t impassable after a smell of rain. Bob Katter Federal Member for Kennedy Kempton ignores consituents Member for Cook, David Kempton, spruiks his support for “people power” by taking on board the concerns of a meeting of 150 people from Cape York Peninsula (Cairns Post, 13th February, 2014). The hollow nature of his words is apparent when you learn that he has chosen to ignore the concerns of the people of Biboohra, Mt Molloy and Julatten over the economically, environmentally and socially destructive proposal by Mackay Sugar to transport 700,000 tonnes of sugar cane, from where it grows near the Mareeba Mill, to their mill in Mossman. Meetings of well over 150 people, in a small community with a population much smaller than the Cape, have been totally ignored by Mr Kempton. Arguably, these meetings are much more representative than the Cape York meeting, because a much larger proportion of the community have voiced their concerns about the B-Double trucks that will roar past them every six minutes of the day and night for more than half the year. Of course the soon to be re-named Captain Cook Highway will also see a huge increase in B-Doubles hauling sugar and molasses south from the Mossman Mill. Come on David. Show your commitment to “people power” and get behind the petition to limit the truck activity to sensible hours. Robyn Rose Julatten Former councillor unimpressed I read with interest the ‘Internal conflict at TRC’ and note that effective governance has not improved since de-amalgamation - as reported both in the Express (12.02.14). Predictably, transparent and accountable governance has deteriorated. I’m a believer that past behaviour is an indicator of future behaviour. When I was elected to TRC in April 2012, I was appalled then with Mayor Lee Long’s abuse of power regarding using her vote and her casting vote. I had put it down to lack of skills regarding meeting procedures and Mayor Lee Long’s
misinterpretation that the Mayor of Local Government is able to do things their way and circumvent the democratic process. During my time previously as a councillor in Local Government (Mareeba Shire Council 2004-2008) the Mayor at that time (Mick Borzi) presided over eight councillors. With a full sitting Council, Mayor Borzi rarely voted, nor used his casting vote. He only used his vote when there was a split decision with the eight councillors and a decision had to be made. On these occasions Mayor Borzi used his vote in the negative as there was not enough support for change. Not so with Mayor Lee Long. In the 20 months I was the Division 1 Councillor for TRC (one of eight councillors) Mayor Lee Long would vote on a matter then use her casting vote to swing the majority around to the outcome she wanted. Cr Pagani and Cr Linwood are fair and honourable and full credit to them both for challenging Mayor Lee Long and bringing the matter up in a Council meeting so that the independent press can report the facts to the public. The sooner Mayor Lee Long demonstrates effective meeting protocol and good leadership - and Local Government Minister Crisafulli allows the TRC its sixth councillor – the better. In the past, the State Government has acted in response to ineffective governance - sacking all elected members and appointing an administrator in the best interests of the ratepayers. With this in-fighting at TRC it’s not surprising that the two ratepayers attending the meeting have lost confidence in council. Ratepayers as stakeholders should attend council meetings on a regular basis to judge for themselves if they have the transparent and accountable governance they so rightly deserve. Another matter reported on is that councillors are going against officers recommendations when making decisions on behalf of the ratepayers. I was extremely concerned when this occurred during my time with TRC. While council ultimately makes the decision by majority vote, councillors make decisions after having all the facts presented to them by council officers. Knowing all the facts, it is irresponsible and foolhardy for elected members to vote against officers recommendations knowing full well that decisions may be challenged in the courts costing ratepayers hundreds of thousands of dollars to defend. Rates are paid for council services not for legal costs incurred when councillors vote against officers’ recommendations. It’s about time that elected members paid for their own insurance policy to cover themselves. Ratepayers should not have to foot the bill and pay for the consequences of bad decision making by councillors. Gaye Taylor Dimbulah Bearing the brunt of bad decisions I have patiently waited for two years for the Tablelands Regional Council to investigate my noise complaint against the Windy Hill Wind Farm. On two occasions late last year the council voted to undertake independent noise monitoring at my property. I thought that resolution was not far away and that I would again be able to enjoy my property and get a good night’s sleep. I was distressed to discover, via the media that, at the first opportunity since the deamalgamated council was reduced to an even number of councillors, the Mayor has overturned this decision by using her casting vote. This happened against the recommendations of her council officers. This is not a democratic process. I have been badly disadvantaged by this decision. Shame on you Mayor, as I continue to suffer from this unbearable noise pollution. Colin Walkden Ravenshoe
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Bid to improve mobile coverage By Ryan Groube A series of submissions aimed at securing funding to improve mobile phone coverage on the Tableland is gaining momentum. At the end of February, local councils and regional development organisations will lodge submissions to the Federal Government in a bid to secure a share of $100 million through the Mobile Coverage Program. The Tablelands Regional Council is running a survey of residents with poor mobile reception to add weight to its submission with the deadline for responses set for February 21. In comparison, the new Mareeba Shire
Council is further behind in preparing its submission but a council spokesperson said the survey which will be uploaded to council’s website “shortly”. The $100 million program, announced by Federal Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull in late 2013, includes two components. A funding bucket of $80 million will be made available to improve mobile coverage along major transport routes in small communities prone to natural disasters with a further $20 million set aside to improve areas with “black spots”. Advance Cairns, the peak regional and economic development organisation for the far north is also finalising a region-wide
application for funding. Chief executive of Advance Cairns Mark Matthews said although the far north had a compelling case to receive funding the limited money available may see the region miss out. Mr Matthews said it was encouraging there would be a series of submissions from the far north because “the more we have the stronger the voice and the sweeter it sounds”. He did say, however, that spread across the nation $100 million would not go very far. “When you look at it $20 million to improve black spots for the whole country is not very much.” he said.
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prone to flooding the concrete base would make the job of re-opening the road easier, cheaper and quicker. Mr Gilmore said once the upgrade is complete the time it takes to re-open the road will be reduced from months to weeks. “Once the water goes down it will just be a matter of clearing the sand away and away they go,” he said. “With increased functionality of Strathleven Road, residents, primary producers, local councils and tourists will benefit by not having to deal with the regular closure of the road due to flood damage.” The project is being funded through the joint State and Federal Betterment Fund ($1.9 million), Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements ($300,000) and $100,000 from the MSC. The project will soon be put out to tender and is expected to be completed before the end of the year.
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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL TROPICAL TABLELANDS congratulates the Atherton High School Leaders for 2014 by handing over a cheque to help with the education program in leadership. Education and leadership is one of the main Aims and Objectives of our club to promote and mentor the young of today. Anyone interested in Soroptimist can contact Elspeth Turner 0418 728 614.
What’s that Pine Tree? If we had a dollar for every phone call asking “What’s those Pine Trees that farmers are planting around their crops?” we could retire gracefully tomorrow!
As you drive around our region, you will see a range of all sorts of crops (bananas, avocados, pawpaw etc) with a row or two of pine-like trees planted around the boundary of the orchards. Clearly the farmers are planting these trees as windbreaks to protect their crops, but what are they? And where can you get them from? While they look a bit like pine trees with their fine foliage and pine-like shape, they are not pine trees at all. They are actually native She-Oaks (Casuarina cunninghamiana), and they make very good windbreaks because they are thick and bushy and have fine needle-like foliage which breaks up the wind very effectively while allowing the tree to withstand the force of the wind. They are very fast growing, tough and hardy, and are able to withstand flooding and water-logged situations. The perfect plant for a windbreak! Years ago, farmers were encouraged to plant true pine trees such as Caribbean Pines as windbreaks, the idea being that eventually they could also be cut down and sold for timber. Unfortunately these trees failed on both fronts. Not only did they prove to be not particularly good as windbreaks, but when they came to be harvested there was little or no market for the timber. A bit of a failure all round, if the truth be known. So no, the ‘pine trees’ you see being planted now are most definitely not the same thing! The planting of windbreaks requires a farmer to sacrifice some land which would otherwise be planted with the commercial crop. So it is important that the windbreak trees survive, grow well, and perform the function they were planted for, or the farmer has wasted his money. Windbreak trees are no different to other trees – they need to be planted in well prepared soil, they need to be watered while young and during dry spells, and they need to be kept free of grass and weeds which will inhibit their growth. Since a good windbreak protects the crop and contributes to the profitability of the orchard, it is worth the money and effort spent in ensuring the windbreak trees are off to a good start and nurtured along the way. Depending on how much land you have available for your windbreak, you can plant a single row of trees, or better still two rows. A single row of She-Oaks will be effective, but some wind will funnel through the gaps between the trees. A double row, with a different species offset in the gaps between the She-Oaks, gives much better protection. A combination of She-Oaks and River Cherries, or She-Oaks and Bottlebrush, is popular. So where do you get these windbreaks from? Yuruga Nursery (of course!). Phone Yuruga and ask about She-Oaks for windbreaks. But if you forget the name and just call them pine trees, we’ll know what you mean! For more information, pick up our Information Sheet “Planting a Windbreak” at the nursery.
See you at Yuruga. Happy planting!
Peter & Ann
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Top award for Malanda Lion Malanda identity Kath Scully has been awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship – the highest award a Lions Club can make. The presentation was made by president Bruce Campbell, on February 2, 2014. Kath, partner in a Malanda accounting firm, is well known locally and is about to become even more well known throughout North Queensland. She is in the pipeline to become Lions District Governor in 2015-6 overseeing some 92 clubs from Sarina northwards and within PNG. Her community activities began when she joined the St John Ambulance Brigade as a keen 10 year old and she has belonged to service organizations ever since,
including Scouts and the Plunket Society in NZ, Scouts, CWA and Rotary in PNG and she joined the Lions Club of Malanda in 2002. She was awarded an Eacham Shire Council’s Commendation Certificate for Community Service in 2008 and has also recently served a term on the board of disability employment services agency T.E.A. She has been President, Treasurer, Chair of various committees in the Malanda Club and is also a member of the Yungaburra Lioness Club. Outside the local scene she has been Zone Chairman 20092010, 2010-11 and 2011-12 and host Committee Treasurer for the Lions International President’s board meeting at Port Douglas 2013. For her work in this area Kath has been awarded a James D Richardson Honour Award.
club news I trust that all our Lionesses had a wonderful Christmas break and are refreshed and ready for a wonderful 2014 of volunteering and helping those in the community who need our assistance. Our first Seniors Morning Tea will be held on February 11. This is a wonderful time for our seniors to meet up with old friends and make new ones over a game of bingo and enjoy a delicious morning tea which is provided by the Mareeba Lioness Club. We meet at the CWA Hall in Mareeba on the second Tuesday in the month at 9am. One of the first events on our calendar in 2014 will be the annual Lioness Breakaway. This year we will be heading to Tully for a weekend of fellowship on March 29 and 30. Every year we look forward to catching up with all the clubs over North Queensland and exchange ideas and learn how the other clubs have coped through the year. This annual event also keeps us in touch with the greater work that our clubs
club news Lions lead the fight against measles and rubella
The new challenge is for Lions to raise $30 million by our centenary year 2017. Lions $30 million will be matched dollar for dollar by the U.K. Department of International Development or the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, giving a total of $60 million in the fight against measles and rubella. Bill Gates Snr, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said “We are grateful for the continued and generous commitment of Lions to improve the health of the world’s poorest children. This partnership will help to urgently reach all children, no matter where they live, with the vaccines they need.” “Giving the measles vaccine to children is one of the simplest things to do to protect them from the disease and its dreadful consequences,” said the Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, the U.K.’s Secretary of State for International Development, “The funds raised by Lions Members and matched by the U.K. or the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will mean that millions of children will have healthier and happier lives, able to better contribute to their communities.” Measles is a highly infectious and deadly disease, killing an estimated 430 people daily, according to the WHO by weakening the immune system, making young children vulnerable to pneumonia, blindness, diarrhoea, hearing loss and brain damage. We’ve had recent scares here in Australia where measles has been brought back from overseas by travellers. But, measles can be prevented with a safe and inexpensive vaccine. The measles-rubella vaccine costs less than $1 per dose.
During the time that Kath has been a Lions member she has attended eight District Conventions and was a member of the organizing committee for the 2011 Tablelands Convention. Kath is truly a tireless member well worth our recognition.
Monthly catch-up with the MAREEBA LIONESS CLUB do across the region. Looking further ahead, my spies tell me that there’s a number of Lionesses who are in training for the 2014 Great Wheelbarrow Race to be held between Mareeba and Chillagoe in May. Please give them your kind support whenever possible. Our thinking caps are already on as we prepare to support our club’s entrant in the 2014 Mareeba Rodeo Queen competition Madalyn Wallace. If you are new to our region and would like to meet people and you are community minded, you are very welcome to join us at Mareeba Lioness Club. If you need any information about the Mareeba Lioness Club, please ring Lyn Simpson on 40923953. We look forward to hearing from you. LYN SIMPSON Publicity Officer
Monthly catch-up with the MAREEBA LIONS CLUB Lions have entered into a partnership with the GAVI Alliance, whose mission is to save children’s lives and protect people’s health by increasing access to immunisation in the world’s poorest countries; an organisation formed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The GAVI Alliance was formerly known as the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation. This new partnership will enable Lions to continue to save lives with a simple inexpensive vaccine. Lions play a key role in social mobilisation efforts by working with local leaders, co-ordinating community level publicity and serving as volunteers at vaccination centres. In the next phase of the Lions-GAVI partnership, by 2020, more than 700 million children in 49 countries will be immunised against measles and rubella. 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. 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. Fellowship, Good times, Meeting people, Building lasting friendships, Service to the community, Learning new skills, Leadership and personal development - these are some of the reasons we are the Lions. 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.
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Mareeba farmer goes prime time By Ryan Groube Mareeba banana farmer Mark Oberthur is set to make his national television debut with a segment on top-rating Channel 7 program My Kitchen Rules. Based south of Mareeba, Mr Oberthur is a key supplier to Mackay’s Banana Marketing, a group of second and third generation families growing bananas from Kennedy to Lakeland in Far North Queensland. Mr Oberthur will appear on behalf of Coles
in special content pieces for My Kitchen Rules on February 25, March 3 and March 27. As major sponsors of the show the supermarket giant selected 34 growers nationally to appear on the show. All selected farmers will appear together in an episode of the show in early April. Of the growers appearing in the show only six are fruit and vegetable suppliers with Mr Oberthur the only Queensland grower representing the sector on the cooking show. Mr Oberthur said it was a new and different
experience to be filmed for the program and a great way to highlight Australian fresh produce. “Having growers appear on My Kitchen Rules is a great way to show off great Australian produce and put a face to the product. When people see food in the supermarket, they sometimes forget where it comes from,” he said. Coles Business Category Manager for Fruit, Brad Gorman, said that Coles was pleased to nominate Mark to appear on the show.
Creative celebrations By Boyd Robertson
Dimbulah State School (DSS) students are putting their skills in information technology to work and creating a series of advertisements for the school’s upcoming 100-year anniversary. The school’s Year 8, 9 and 10 students will produce a series of ads to run in The Express each month until the anniversary in September. The ads are made by the students using Microsoft Office programs, and feature historical photos donated by community members along with the students’ own designs. The anniversary ceremony itself will include the unearthing of a time capsule buried in 1989, which will be replaced by a new container filled with items from 2014. DSS principal Tuki Brown said creating the advertisements was a way to put the students’ computer training to work, in addition to helping them get involved in school spirit. “We are very impressed with the quality of the products they’ve made,” he said. “The P and C along with the rest of the community have also been extremely helpful in providing historical photographs and other information for the students to incorporate into the ads.” One ad created by Year 10 student Chloe Hrkac, 14, was featured in last
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Dimbulah State School teacher Leigh Page with school captain Keeley Sclippa, who is part of a group of students designing advertisements for the school’s 100th anniversary in September. week’s edition of The Express, and her peers are hard at work creating a followup for publication in March. Ms Hrkac said she enjoyed creating the ad and might consider a career in graphic design in adult life. “It was definitely pretty cool to see it in the paper,” she said. “I enjoy doing it – I think it’d be an interesting career to do it full-time.” The idea for the ad project came out of meetings between DSS and the P and C at the end of the 2013 school year.
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Calling all artists for Mareeba art auction
The We women foundation Launches Its 2013-2014 Awareness Campaign, Emerging Women of Burma. They are now calling on all artists in the far north to stage an Art Auction in Mareeba to assist the We women foundation’s fundraising campaign Emerging Women of Burma. Melissa volunteered her time in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2013 for the We women foundation. The organisation founded by Ursula Cats, a Dutch anthropologist and drama therapist, in 2009 was founded to assist Burmese refugee women to obtain higher education so that that they can empower both themselves and their communities back in Burma. Melissa has been asked to assist with
this fundraising by holding an event here in Australia. She sees it as an opportunity for women and men to support women to make changes happen in their own and their community’s lives. “What I am asking of you is if you have an art work or two (or three) that you would like to donate for an art sale to raise funds. I know I have art works that are sitting around and I can’t think of a better way to support the women of Burma than donating these. I hope you are able to join us as this will be a great opportunity to get together to support other women who have stories of hardship and little opportunity to have a higher education without outside help “ Melissa says.
RISING SUN MOVIE NEWS
One of the most talked about films of the year comes to The Rising Sun this week. THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, with Leonardo DiCaprio in an incredible performance, is based on a true story and has had spectacular reviews. It has become the biggest grossing ‘R’ rated movie in Australian history and has been a worldwide success. Also starting this week is the brand new LONE SURVIVOR, starring Mark Wahlberg, and also based on a true story, as well as ROBOCOP, with
The Nobel Peace prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi said, “The education and empowerment of women throughout the world cannot fail to result in a more caring, tolerant, just and peaceful life for all.” If you are able to donate your art works please let Melissa know by contacting her on 0497 182 653 for further information. The Art Auction will be held at the Mareeba and Memorial Bowls Club, 44 Anzac Avenue on February 28, 2014 at 6.30pm. The event is free with door prizes, raffles and much more. Come and support the refugee women of Burma. You can visit the We women foundation website on www.wewwomenfoundation.org
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The rise and fall of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio); from an ambitious young newcomer on Wall Street learning from a 'master of the universe' Mark Hanna (Matthew McConaughey) to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life (high in every sense) to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government in the 1990s. (Based on a true story)
Review by Louise Keller: Excessive and entertaining in equals portions, Martin Scorsese's wild tale of greed and its spoils of sex, drugs and debauchery earns its R rating as well as a big tick for Leonardo diCaprio who lets fly with no safety net in a dizzying rollercoaster ride of misguided morality. Michael Douglas' Gordon Gekko seems almost mild in comparison to diCaprio's Jordan Belfort, whose innermost thoughts, darkest secrets and ultimate fantasies are splashed onto the screen in an unrelenting onslaught of eye-popping revelations. Much of the action is a bit like a train wreck from which you simply can't tear your eyes away and the film is like a non-stop adrenalin hit with its hyperactive greenback-inspired reality, explicit sex scenes, devil-may-care attitudes and liberally punctuated by ironic humour that will literally have you in stitches. Based on a true story, the action begins in 1987 (the same year Oliver Stone's Wall Street was made), when the ambitious Jordan Belfort begins his lightning rise as a high flying stockbroker who makes his own rules. Scorsese's filmmaking is dense and passionate with sharp editing; there is unbridled lust for life on display. The three hours running time simply flies - so much is happening all the time that there is no change of becoming bored or complacent. This is a hell of a ride and ultimately of course, a morality tale. As for diCaprio, he convinces at every turn, standing tall at the helm of the wolf's lair, his star shining brightly through all the depravities and intimacies that unravel.
counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine pursuing justice. Review by Andrew L. Urban: Aussie actress Abbie Cornish delivers the film's main payload of emotion and tenderness as Mrs RoboCop in a wonderfully heartfelt and authentic performance. It stands out even from the brilliant Gary Oldman as Dr Dennett Norton, the scientist at the technical heart of the OmniCorp empire run with heartless efficiency by Raymond Sellars (Michael Keaton). The film's genes come from superhero comics, its elements easily interhangeable and its general make-up not too distant from Iron Man. But with more moving parts - and similar to some of them than a dozen Transformer movies, the film's point of difference is its use of ultra high-tech both as a tool for the actions and as a tool of cinema. (But then this is 2028, the age of evolved technology that never crashes or fails.) RoboCop's massive body suit, with its clunky footwear that makes our hero clump about far too much for my liking, contrasts with stainless steel armature and smoothly sliding metal plates, and a full-head helmet that leaves exposed only the eyes, nose and mouth of our hero, Detective Alex Murphy. The story is set in Detroit and there are parallels to Superman and Gotham City, even down to political corruption. There are also points scored against Big Technology and Big Media (predictably), the latter with a juicy performance from Samuel L. Jackson as Pat Novak, presenter (judge, jury, commentator, self-aggrendised media guru) on a cable news network.
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In 2028, multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Around the world, their drones have been used by the military for years - and it's meant billions for OmniCorp's bottom line. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the US home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) - a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit - is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never
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Soil quality concern A Kingaroy man has warned Tableland farmers that the mineral content of the region’s soils is dangerously low and could affect the nutritional quality of crops. John Koehler claims 30 years of experience in soil science learned from his father-in-law, who worked for the United States Department of Agriculture. At a seminar in Yungaburra on February 1, Mr Koehler told about 30 Tableland farmers that levels of vital minerals such as sulphur, phosphorus, and
manganese in the area’s soils about one hundredth of ideal amounts. A spokesperson for the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry said the Tableland had a wide variety of soil types and that farmers were already managing soil health. “The management of good soil health is a high priority across all agricultural sectors and many innovative Tableland farmers are leading the way with sustainable farming practices,” the spokesperson said.
A Queensland Competition Authority workshop about electricity prices was held at the Mareeba International Club on Friday
Power price outrage By Boyd Robertson A public questions-and-answer session has done little to placate Mareeba consumers’ unhappiness at looming electricity price increases. Residential customers will see their electricity bills rise by 5.4 per cent in 2014-15, or by 13.6 per cent if the carbon tax is not repealed by the Federal Government. For the average Queensland household, which consumes about 4100 kilowatt-hours every year, this works out to an extra $76 per year if the controversial tax is abolished or $192 if it remains in place. The rising cost of wholesale electricity generation is the main driver behind the price increase, forecast to rise by 29 per cent in 2014-15 if the carbon tax is not repealed.
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) hosted an information workshop at the Mareeba International Club on February 14 designed to encourage public submissions to the organisation about the price rise. Despite the club’s hall being set up to seat more than 100 people, only nine consumers turned up, most of whom were business owners. QCA lead analyst Rimu Nelson explained that network charges – costs for maintaining the ‘poles and wires’ link in the electricity supply chain – made up the biggest chunk of a customer’s electricity bill, accounting for 44 per cent of the final price. Attendee Cheryl Tonkin said Ergon ran Queensland’s supply network for an annual profit of 9.8 per cent, much of which could be passed onto customers to alleviate the im-
pact of the coming price rise. “The elephant in the room here really is the network costs,” she said after the meeting. “I mean, running a monopoly business for a 9.8 per cent return a year is good work if you can get it, but it would be much better if it could be run at, say, 4 per cent and pass those savings onto the consumer. “Otherwise we are going to be locked in a downward spiral when it comes to dealing with our electricity costs.” The State Government is considering shifting its $620 million subsidy for regional Queensland’s power out of Ergon Retail and into the supply network in order to allow other companies to set up outside of the state’s southeastern population centres.
Catch up with your local member
DAVID KEMPTON MP WITH the year well and truly under way, I am already working hard to provide a strong local voice to the Government on behalf of the people of Mareeba and the wider Cook electorate. Last week, we wrapped up the first parliamentary sitting for the year with plenty of positives already on the table. Queensland is now one of the country’s fastest growing economies – we experienced a 3.6 per cent growth in the past year with that figure expected to reach 6 per cent by 2015-16. This will mean thousands of new jobs and new income for Queenslanders. Locally, I was thrilled to see Cook schools share in almost $3.4 million through the State’s Great Results Guarantee program with more than $1 million allocated to schools in Mareeba, Cooktown, Mt Molloy, Chillagoe and Bibhoora. Last month I hosted the first of a series of public forums
planned to engage with local communities, residents, councils and other stakeholders and provide a platform to raise major concerns while developing a strategy to move forward. More than 150 people attended the forum which centred on the Cape York Draft Regional Plan and I have now submitted the final report with recommendations to the Deputy Premier. I plan to host a similar open forum in Mareeba next month in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and would love to hear what issues you want to discuss. In other news, it was great to have Glen Elmes, Minister for Torres Strait Island and Aboriginal Affairs visit Mareeba and chat with council to reinforce our Government’s ongoing support for the Multicultural Festival. Both Glen and I look forward to attending this year’s event and celebrating with you all.
A love of books: A bumper crowd descended on the Mareeba Library on Valentines Day to celebrate Library Lovers’ Day. Inset, library assistant Sheryl Hime cuts the heart-shaped cake for morning tea
Library love
For regular users of the Mareeba Library, Valentine’s Day 2014 was one for the books. The Australian Library and Information Association runs Libary Lovers’ Day each year on February 14. The day was created to give people the opportunity to “remind decision makers” about what a valuable role libraries play in communities. As part of the celebration, Mareeba Library put on a free morning tea. They also requested users make suggestions about what new-release books they would like to see on the shelves.
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Your Weekly Horoscopes
Wednesday 19th
Aries
March 21 to Apr 20 Don’t ignore any emotional issues that could be causing problems. Work diligently and you will get ahead this week. Be sure that you have all the facts before you take action.
Taurus
April 21 to May 21
Gemini
May 22 to June 21
Cancer
June 22 to July 22
Max 28o Min 20o Tide Times 0451 1.24 1102 2.28 1729 1.21 2331 1.99
Thursday 20th
Friday 21st
Max 30o Min 22o
Max 30o Min 22o
Tide Times 0532 1.45 1136 2.11 1817 1.28
sudoku
Tide Times 0053 1.90 0638 1.67 1228 1.93 1945 1.32
Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.
ak e r b a e k a T and relax!
Saturday 22nd
Sunday 23rd
Monday 24th
Tide Times 0416 2.03 1025 1.66 1518 1.85 2153 1.20
Tide Times 0508 2.28 1126 1.47 1640 1.97 2255 0.98
Tide Times 0549 2.55 1207 1.26 1735 2.15 2346 0.74
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Boyd’s comic relief
Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets
Method 1. Preheat oven and spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray. 2. Put the olive oil in one bowl and the breadcrumbs, panko and parmesan cheese in another. 3. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then put in the bowl with the olive oil and mix well so the olive oil evenly coats all of the chicken. 4. Put a few chunks of chicken at a time into the breadcrumb mixture to coat, then on the baking sheet. 5. Lightly spray the top with olive oil spray then bake 8 - 10 minutes. 6. Turn over then cook another 4 - 5 minutes or until cooked though. ENJOY!!!
Friends and relatives may be hard to take this week. Your domestic scene could continue to be in an uproar this week. Arguments may flare up in your home. Don’t let the cat out of the bag.
WORD SEARCH
HANDY HINT:
Keep ice cream as soft as the first time you opened it by putting the entire container in a ziplock bag before placing it back in the freezer.
July 23 to Aug 22
Get some sound advice and help setting up a workable budget. Partners may try to argue with you; however, you must stand your ground.
ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY
Aug 23 - Sept 23
Be sure you get accurate information. Your tendency to dramatize may be a little much for your partner to take constantly. Social events will be favorable. Don’t lend or borrow money or belongings.
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Libra
Sept 24 to Oct 23 Take time to deal with the concerns of children. You will earn recognition for the work you are doing. Too much too fast will be the attitude surrounding your home environment.
Scorpio
Oct 24 to Nov 22
Throw yourself into your work. Make career changes that may increase your income. Pamper yourself for a change. You can receive recognition for the work you’ve done.
Sagittarius
Nov 23 to Dec 21
Travel could include delays and other minor problems. You may interest some of them in a service you have to offer. You may have difficulties at an emotional level with mates.
Capricorn
Dec 22 to Jan 20
Anchovy
Dory
Koi
Snapper
Barb
Eel
Lungfish
Trout
Barracuda Flounder
Marlin
Tuna
Bass
Grouper
Mullet
Whiting
Catfish
Guppy
Perch
Cod
Herring
Shark
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Be confident in your endeavors and others will believe in your efforts. Take a close look at documents be fore signing on the dotted line. Instant romance could be yours if you go out with friends.
Pisces
C R O S S
WORD
Puzzle solutions
You may want to take a trip; however, before you do, make sure that your car is serviced properly. Driving too fast or double parking will result in difficulties with officials. You can make some favorable changes to your looks.
Aquarius
Tide Times 0629 2.82 1244 1.04 1824 2.35
Ingredients
Don’t expect new acquaintances to be completely honest about themselves. You need time to rejuvenate. Invite friends or relatives into your home. This is not the best day to visit relatives who get on your nerves.
Virgo
Max 28o Min 21o
- 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into even bit sized pieces - salt and pepper to taste - 2 tsp olive oil - 6 tbsp whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs - 2 tbsp panko - 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese olive oil spray (I used my Misto)
Don’t count on others to cover up for your shortcomings. Don’t expect others to live up to their promises and you won’t be disappointed or find yourself stuck with delays.
Leo
Tuesday 25th
Max 29o Min 22o
Feb 20 to March 20
Don’t use the interstate as a racetrack. Take care of any dealings with government agencies. Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything. Work quietly at your own goals and forget about situations that you can do little about.
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Location and lifestyle Tastefully decorated with neutral colours, modern tones and a loving attention to detail this wonderful family home is immaculately presented and has a practical design for those looking for space. High ceilings, lots of windows and open plan living allow the breezes to flow and natural light in. This property has many features including: • 4 generous size bedrooms each with built-ins, master with walk-in robe, and all will fit queen size beds comfortably • Office with shelving • Separate lounge and dinning • Spacious tiled rumpus room • Beautiful timber kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space, gas cook top and pantry • Two bathrooms • 3012m2 block • Both town and bore water The large rear timber deck is great for entertaining family Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
and friends or just to simply relax and enjoy the garden views. The established gardens and lawns are low maintenance with underground irrigation and a timer in place. Side access allows extra secure parking options in the 9m x 6m colourbond shed. Vendors are wanting to move on and are motivated and prepared to meet the market. Priced at $425,000 neg I invite you to make the time to inspect this much loved family home and to truely appreciate what is on offer. Contact Norma Moloney on 0417541126 for more information. I invite you to inspect and be impressed. Contact Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126. www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/1094991/
MAREEBA $425,000 NEG Norma Moloney Ray White Rural Mareeba 0417 541 126
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Glamour on one acre plus pool and sheds This home has been designed for maximum lifestyle with a superb flowing design and radiance of natural light immediately captivates you when you enter this home. Perfect presentation as you would expect from a new home with four generous bedrooms or fourth as an office, king size master with walk-in robe, ensuite with separate spa and stylish drop windows... that bring the outside in. The deluxe kitchen is to die for with miles of cupboard space and conveniently located to service the dual open living areas. The wow factor inside is equally matched with what this one acre property has on offer outside. The spacious patio overlooks the inviting in ground pool and tropical landscaped gardens. The second 12x8m shed has just been completed and located at the rear of the property and is serviced with power and wa-
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Mareeba $630,000 NEG By Appointment Aurelia Rogato Rogato Bros Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555
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OMG! Nothing to do – just move in The current family has outgrown this well presented home. All the work has been done, modern trends and features have been used throughout, revitalising the whole property. This home would be ideal for a young family or couple looking for affordable 'today' comfort. A large robust outdoor entertaining area has been added onto the back of the house. This area features natural timber poles set in lush tropical surrounds, creating an outdoor living space which has become synonymous with living in far north Queensland. Features include...low set, block construction on a 760m2 size block, three bedrooms, two with air-conditioning, fully refurbished kitchen and bathroom, lounge and dining, large contemporary outdoor entertaining area, storage, carport attached to the house, separate two-bay shed with carport, fully fenced, established low maintenance tropical gardens, rain water tank and kids cubby. If you've got a discerning eye for details - this one's for you. Don't miss this opportunity to own your own home today! For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Exclusive Agent John Falvo on 0408 456 344 or Mareeba Property Office on 4092 1355. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
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Located at the Northern end of an outside wood-fired pizza oven town, this neat and tidy three bed- included. room home has recently been reno- - Solid 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom vated and repainted. With all the home hard work done this would be a per- - Recently renovated and repainted, fect first home for anyone working new vinyl flooring throughout with a budget. - Modern kitchen with Laminex This solid home offers a spa- bench tops and electric stove oven cious open-plan living and dining - Huge open-plan lounge and dining area with vinyl flooring throughout. It area features a newly renovated modern - Extra-large laundry area adjacent and convenient kitchen with Lam- to bathroom and separate toilet inex bench tops and storage as well - Two large bedrooms at the front of as an electric stove. This home also the home and one to the rear features aluminium framed sliding - Aluminium framed sliding winwindows and is partially security dows, partially security screened screened. - Situated on a fully fenced 1055m2 There are two bedrooms located allotment at the front of the home with one at the rear. The bathroom and toi- Please direct all enquiries to EXlet is adjacent to the large laundry CLUSIVE agent Remo Esposito at area. To the front of the home is a Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today! tiled patio perfect for a coffee in the Phone 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473. morning. www.girgentigroup.com This fully fenced 1055m2 propAddress: Petersen Street, Mareeba erty has an estabPrice: $229,000 NEG lished lawn and a Agent: EXCLUSIVE TO Remo Esposito large back yard big Sibi Girgenti Real Estate enough for a pet or Contact: 0401 969 473 or 4092 5566 two. There is also
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KEPPLE 223 on 203
Stunning new proposed house and land package*. 4052m2 with a spacious backyard, suitable for a shed, pool, plus family play area, stunning views and elevation. Affordable at $346,000. This quality-built Austart Tablelands Home, (BSA 1076708) The Keppel 223, proposed for construction on Lot 209 Catherine Atherton Drive, The Rise Country Estate.
All creatures great and small
The Kepple 223 has been designed to impress with its quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Featuring an abundance of living space for all the family, which includes an open-plan tiled kitchen, Dining and living area plus a family room – all seamlessly flowing into the alfresco entertainment area. Featuring four bedrooms, (or three plus study/office,) The layout of the house has been carefully considered with the master bedroom and its luxury ensuite situated at the left hand side of the home, whilst the other bedrooms are situated at the other side, with direct access to the family bathroom. This adds up to privacy and peace for Mum and Dad. The allotment size (4052m2) allows ample room for a pool, huge shed, veggie patch and more. Side access makes storing the caravan or accessing rear sheds a breeze. Positioned on Lot 203 Catherine Atherton Drive, fantastic neighbourhood, rural style living that is quiet and peaceful, yet close to all the amenities. The Rise Country Estate is situated around six minutes from Mareeba shopping Centre and a short drive from schools and leisure and sporting facilities. Only 55 minutes to The International Airport and Cairns. *House and land are sold on separate contracts. Land $125,000, House $221,000. Land enquiries, please contact Debbie, 0409 321 920, or visit therise.net.au. House Enquiries please contact Noel, 4092 3826, or austarthomes. com.au. House picture is an artists impression and may vary from
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to purchase this three bedroom clay brick home. Featured include – internally plaster rendered, open living area, one bathroom, one toilet, single carport, front and rear patio and a garden shed all on a 708m2 fenced allotment.
the finished product.
Mareeba Pet World has been in existance about everything you see goes with the sale for quite some time and current owners have so have a look and if you like what you see been running it for a number of years now. If come and see us for more information. you are after a shop that is the one and only Contact Elizabeth Bors on 4092 4100 or of its kind in town, well established, nicely 0437 921 648. Visit www.altituderealtymaintained and with systems and products mareeba.com.au that are truely unique then this could be the one for you. You can easily Address: MAREEBA run it with one to two people or if you Price: $POA wanted to expand its operations then Inspect by appointment Agent: there is room for it. Main street frontAltitude Realty Mareeba age and back access for parking, Contact: 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100 deliveries and maintainence. Just
Ray White welcomes Chris to the team
Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies at 7 Hort Street, Mareeba on 4092 1556 or Mark 0428 121 520 and Lyn 0427 153 868, or email mrea4880@ qld.chariot.net.au Address: Price: Inspect: Agent: Contact:
TAKE A CLOSER LOOK
Garnet district and has spent most of his life on rural properties. He has helicopter mustered across the breadth of Australia's top end the Kimberly's, the Northern Territory and Northern Queensland. He flew commercially in PNG and Indonesia in oil and gas before returning to Australia to manage Camfield Station in the Northern Territory and then Magowra Station
Mareeba $240,000 By Appointment Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 4092 1556
OUR SHARE OF SOLD LISTINGS
According to Australia’s # 1 Property Website: realestate.com.au*
30.8%
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4 bedroom home Separate shower and toilet Stunning spa in the bathroom for ultimate relaxation Brand new kitchen with a huge built-in pantry Beautiful polished timber floors Teenager’s retreat out the back Walking distance to CBD Fully fenced 812m2
in the Gulf. An avocado farm in the Dimbulah district caught his eye in 2008 and along with his family settled into the local area. Chris can be contacted on 0429 342 944 or christopher.atkinson@raywhite.com or www.facebook. com/northaustralianruralservies
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Norma Moloney, Principal of Ray White Mareeba, welcomes Chris Atkinson to the sales team. Pictured above with Norma. Coming from a farming background Chris specialises in selling rural property including cattle stations, farms and larger acreage lifestyle places. Chris originally comes from the Mt
First home or investor
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PRIVATE AND PEACEFUL COUNTRY LIFESTYLE....
• 2.5 acres of serenity • No immediate neighbours in sight • 3 bedroom brick house • Back patio ideal place for BBQs • Well maintained lawns and gardens • Various fruit trees including lychee orchard • 8 Megs of gravity fed water • Various machinery sheds • Greenhouse plus chook run ....it doesn’t get any better than this! Price: $449,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126
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• 170 acres, red sandy loam with water access to Walsh Barrage • Improved pastures - Callide Rhodes • New 3 bedroom home • Fully fenced vermin proof new ring lock fencing • New six inch PVC main through centre of property • 17 acres of poly solid set, 2 travelling irrigators This property begs development to lime trees, as the true value of this lies within. The property is ready to plant up with trees with room for more development. This property ticks all the boxes for a diverse range of development options and a must to inspect! Facebook Link: www.facebook.com/northaustralianruralservies Price: $850,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Chris Atkinson on 0429 342 944
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• Rental return of $410 per week • 741m2 block - partly fenced • Walking distance to shops and schools • Opposite shopping centre Vendors are motivated and looking to meet the market. Price: $295,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney
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INDEX
business A
DIRECTORY
Carpentry/ Roofing Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds
Air Conditioning Auto Electrician
B
Blinds Brick laying Butcher
E
C
G
Glazier
F
H
Farming Sector Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel
Handy Men House Removals
I
Irrigation
Butcher
AIR CONDITIONING
M
Furniture
Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery
Machinery - Truck Hire Massage Therapy Motor Mechanic
N
Nurseries
P
Pasture Seeds Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance Promotion/Marketing
S
Security Skip Bins
Steel Fabrication
T
Transport Travel Tree Lopping
V
Venue Hire
CONSTRUCTION
ELECTRICAL
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CURTAINS & BLINDS
99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au
TOLGA BUTCHERY
Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent
MAIN STREET, TOLGA PH: (07) 4095 4207 MOB: 0438 954 206
Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880
P: 4092 3019
CARPENTRY/ ROOFING
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R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence
BSA Number 71627
M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629
Roofer & Carpenter
Very experienced • No job too big or too small • Competitive rates •
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CHILDCARE & KINDERGARTEN
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Tracks > Rods > Accessories
Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023 96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings
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&
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business
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TRANSPORT
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TRANSPORT
MRT
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CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257
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• Palletised dry freight up to 1000 kilos to all cities and major centres - From Atherton
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VENUE HIRE
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MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions! Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!
Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217
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For Sale
LOST CAT
Kymco MXU 150 2 Year WarrantY
Now $3,699 Atherton Mower & Chainsaw Services
‘BELIEVED TO BE AROUND THE RAY ROAD/COOLAMON CLOSE AREA OF MAREEBA’
RewaRd offeRed foRfor thethe RetuRn Large reward offered returnof oftango tango Missing in Mareeba since 30th June, black 2 year old male, desexed and microchipped, much loved family member. Please help bring him home!
55 Tolga Road, Atherton PHONE: 4091 7499
Please Call 0409 482 464 foR any Possible sightings
MG 1969, good condition, reg’d August 2014, $16000 ono phone 0458621285.
Church Notices
Pocket knives and other knives for sale. For details phone: 0421 499 654.
Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! Living Waters An Encouraging WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday 10am & 6pm Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba
Lawn Mowing Lawn mowing, Mareeba. Phone Dave 0438 541 300. Call Natasha today to discuss afforable advertising options. Phone 4092 3464.
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For Sale 03-04 Ford Falcon BA XR6 • MANUAL • 141,000 kilometres • Plenty of extras including LED lights all round • Brand new TOYO tyres & just serviced
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Painter Stephens Painting Services
20 years experience • lifetime guarantee Bedrooms $400 - Average Interior $3200 Average Exterior $2800 - Or Your Paint $35 P/H
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Birthday
Anniversary
Happy 1st Birthday to our gorgeous girl
Harper Vohland
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~•~ 19th February, 2014 ~•~
Love Mummy & Daddy. XOXO
Happy 21st Birthday Ethan Tessaro
Congratulations on your 40th Wedding Anniversary!
Lots of love Mum & Dad, Ryan, Tenille, Nikki, Maddy, Nonno & Nonna and Grandma & Grandad.
We wish you all the best as you continue this journey together. Love Sedat, Leyla, Selda & Tony and grandsons Hayden and Dean. XXX
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RATE NOTICES ISSUED - Due 20 March, 2014 The half-yearly Rate Notices for the six-month period ended 30 June 2014 have been issued. The discount period closes on Thursday 20 March 2014. If you have not received your Rate Notices, please contact one of Council’s Service Centres. HOW CAN I PAY MY RATES? You can pay your Rates in a number of ways. This includes BPay, EFTPOS including debit and credit card, cash, cheque and money orders. Change or cash out is not given on credit card payments. To receive the discount, you need to ensure the BPay transactions are processed and funds cleared into Council’s bank account on or before the discount date. WHERE CAN I PAY MY RATES? You can pay at any of the Council’s two Service Centres or at our Agencies listed below; Council Service Centres • Mareeba: 65 Rankin Street - open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.45pm (Thursday opening 9.00am) • Kuranda: 4-12 Thooree Street, Kuranda - open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11.00am - 4.45pm; Friday 9.00am - 11.45pm Council’s Agencies • Paying safely and securely in person at any Australia Post Office, pay by cash, cheque or credit card (Visa and Mastercard only) • Phone 13 18 16 at any time of day for the cost of a local call (within Australia) Visa and MasterCard are accepted, normal call charges apply from public phones, mobile phones and overseas phones • Posting a cheque to Mareeba Shire Council, PO Box 154, Mareeba QLD 4880 • Using Australia Post Billpay - www.msc.qld.gov.au, click on the icon “Pay my Rates” then click on “Australia Post Billpay”. • Calling your financial institution (or logging onto their website) to pay your rates by cheque, savings or credit card account, BPAY Biller Code 228171 and your customer reference number that is found on the top right hand corner of your rates notice. DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS? To help ease the financial burden, Council has a payment arrangement scheme available provided the total amount outstanding is paid by 30 June 2014. This allows you to pay a nominated weekly, fortnightly or monthly amount towards the Rates levy. You will only receive the 10 per cent discount, if the full amount of Rates and Charges is paid by Thursday 20 March 2014. Contact one of Council’s Service Centres for further information. Discount will not be allowed under any circumstances if payment is not received at Council’s Service Centres at the above times by the due date. A Pensioner Rebate also applies to those holders of a State Government Pensioner Concession Card or Repatriation Gold Card. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 MAREEBA QLD 4880 www.msc.qld.gov.au
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Hastie Centre 209 Byrnes St, Mareeba Furniture, silky oak robe, fridge, computer desk, steel pipe, material stand, odds & ends. 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri 8am-1pm, Sat 22nd Feb
Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba Hi Everyone, My name is Roxy and I am red cattle cross, around a year old. Nothing wrong with me what was wrong with my previous life? Who knows, who cares? I do. Give me the chance to prove my worth and I will give back many fold. Phone me on 40923060 for more information.
MONSTER GARAGE SALE Saturday 22nd Feb 8am-4pm 110 malone rd, mareeba Everything from furniture to old saddlery & clothing.
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FEBRUARY 25th Uniting Church Markets, Mareeba, 10am. 26th Uniting Church Markets, Mareeba, 8.30am. 27th Uniting Church Markets, Mareeba, 8.30am. Gardeneers Plant Sale, Botanic Garden every Wednesday 9.30 am to 11.30 am Next to the Friends House
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ATHERTON HOCKEY SIGN ON President’s message
By Gary Toshach Atherton Tableland Hockey Association President The Atherton Tableland Hockey Association is gearing for another great season. We are a small club that offers an affordable sporting opportunity for people of all ages. Our hockey format minimises travel for busy parents with all games played at Loder Park, Atherton. Games are played each Saturday
with each age group taking to the field at the same time every week. Our age groups range from the little ones, who play in the Under 8s, right through to the Veteran Women’s division. This year we may look at mixing some of our competitions depending on the number of registered players we have on the books. The club will be holding our sign-on day for season 2014 on February 23 at Loder Park. All current players and those wanting to join are encouraged to come along between 10am and noon on the sign-on day. The club also runs a development program throughout the season which provides regular training sessions for anyone interested in becoming an umpire or a coach. Our club prides itself on providing an enjoyable competition that has also been successful in developing top-flight players. Our club has a proud history of participation at the state championship level. In the past teams have represented the association in Under 13s, Under 15s, Under 18s and Veteran women. These championships occur at
PROUD SUPPORTERS OF ATHERTON HOCKEY STICKS & STICK BAGS
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different hockey centres across Queensland and our players are most welcome to join or trial for these teams. We look forward to these, and many other fun experiences throughout the year, and hope to see many of our players going on to higher representative levels again in 2014. Last year, the club completed stage one of our new clubhouse which is fantastic achievement for a small club such as ours and will really feel the benefit of this in 2014. The club also holds regular working bees and the support we get from volunteers is amazing and very much appreciated. As president of the club I am always available to information or advice that you may require about hockey on the Tableland. I look forward to hearing from any new or prospective players wishing to join our great club or any adults who would like to assist in a role on our committee. Feel free to give me a call on 4095 4334 for more information. Hockey is a great sport and we would love to have you involved.
MORE TH A N A TROPHY SHOP!
SHOP LOCATED AT: ATHERTON HOCKEY GROUNDS ON SITE: SIGN ON DAY & ALL GAME DAYS
TROPHIES FOR EVERY OCCASION AND SPORTING EVENT!! We are very excited about the upcoming Hockey Season and wish all teams the “best of luck!”
ALSO SUPPLIERS OF: • TEAMWEAR • UNIFORMS • SPORTS SUPPLIES
CONTACT: 0429 914 990 or 0419 714 483
PHONE 4091 3260
Shane Knuth Member for Dalrymple My congratulations to the committee and organisers of Atherton Hockey for their ongoing commitment in providing young children and adults an outlet for healthy minds and bodies. It is a credit to all involved. PAGE 20 The Express, Wednesday, February 19, 2014
FIND US AT: SHOP 6B ROBERT STREET ATHERTON
Looking forward, looking back: Atherton Tableland Hockey Association members in front of the club’s recently opened club house. The association has come a long way since it formed in the late 1920s and the current crop of members are excited about what the future holds
‘A proud history’ The Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association has a proud history dating back to 1927 when for the first time members of the community came together to play. Since the inception of the club, both the community and the game has changed dramatically. During World War II, the Association of the time donated all game fees to the Patriotic Society to support the young lads on the front line and their families who were left behind to manage the local farms. The tradition of community that was established back in the 1920s and 1940s continues today with the Association placing great emphasis on both family and community participation. The Association is fiercely proud of its heritage and says it will continue to strive to promote, preserve, foster and encourage the growth and enjoyment of the sport of hockey for all. In 2013, the true sense of community was experienced when the Association officially opened its longawaited new club house facilities.
Financed in its entirety by funds raised by dedicated volunteers over many years, the Association said it would not have been possible without the support of many local tradies and businesses. It is hoped that in 2014 with the help of the community additional works can be completed. These will include the provision of shade areas and the commencement of a second-level viewing platform situated above the new club house. It is an exciting time for the Association which has allowed for the expansion of the playing season with the introduction of Summer Sixes. Summer Sixers is a fast, action -packed game that is not for the light hearted. We look forward to continuing to develop all of our facilities in 2014 and with the support of the community look forward to a prosperous playing season in 2014. The Association not only has a proud history but continues to write new and exciting chapters each and every year.
ATHERTON
AY IN 2014! JOIN NINA IN NORW The Travel Experience Teams of Mareeba and Atherton are very proud to support Atherton Tableland Hockey for the 2014 season!
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ATHERTON HOCKEY SIGN ON Youngsters keen to ‘Get Into Hockey’ Atherton Tableland Hockey Association will join with other associations from across Queensland to once again take part in the ‘Get Into Hockey’ sign-on campaign this February. With a focus on fun, the ‘Get Into Hockey’ sign-on events will have plenty of enjoyment for the whole family including have-a-go opportunities, barbeques and much more. The Atherton ‘Get Into Hockey’ sign-on will be held Sunday February 23 from 10am until noon at Loder Park hockey fields, Grau Street, Atherton. Featuring a day of fun-filled activities including a free jumping castle, free BBQ and hockey games, Atherton Hockey encourages all new and returning players to come along to the event with their family and friends. Implemented for the first time last year with great success, ‘Get Into Hockey’ is designed to enhance parents’ and children’s understanding of the opportunities that stem from playing hockey and the appeal of trying this fun team sport. This award winning campaign will assist to bolster the profile of the sport across Queensland, as well as boost participation numbers through initiatives include a state-wide television advertisement starring Olympic hockey gold medallist Nikki Hudson, as well as other media advertising promoting the specific details of the various district sign-on opportunities across the state. Speaking of the ‘Get Into Hockey’ campaign,
Young Tableland hockey players are counting down the days until the 2014 season gets underway
Hockey Queensland’s CEO Kim Guerin said she is looking forward to seeing what this year’s event can achieve for hockey in Atherton. “The ‘Get into Hockey’ campaign is all about educating parents and children of the opportuni-
A great club: Knuth By Shane Knuth Member for Dalrymple It is always heart warming to see sporting organisations working tirelessly for the betterment of their sport. I would like to congratulate the committee, organisers and dedicated families of the Atherton Tableland Hockey Association for their ongoing commitment in providing young children and adults with the opportunity to participate in this wonderful sport which helps maintain healthy minds and bodies. The new club house and its extensions are a credit to the volunteers who dedicated their time and effort into creating a sporting culture that will benefit the community well into the future. It is a credit to all involved, keep up the great work.
ATHERTON TABLELAND HOCKEY ASSOCIATION
LODER PARK HOCKEY CLUB FIELDS: SUNDAY 23 FEBRUARY 10AM - 12 NOON
FREE SAUSAGE SIZZLE 2014 FEES:
EARLY BIRD Paid after 23 Paid on or before February & prior 23 February 2014 to 1 April 2014
The team at Cam Duffy Autos are right behind the Atherton Hockey Teams as they prepare for the upcoming 2014 season. MALANDA 4096 6335
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and with time see an even greater number of talented Atherton players progress up the state hockey ranks,” she said. For more information on the ‘Get into Hockey’ campaign, visit www.getintohockey.com.au
SIGN ON DAY
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ATHERTON 4091 1091
ties that stem from playing hockey and promoting hockey as a fun team sport that is embracing of new players,” she said. “We are excited about the potential of this campaign to greatly boost local junior numbers,
Paid 1 April 2014 and after
Registration after 1 July 2014
U6/U8/10
$85
$90
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$60
UNDER 13s
$95
$100
$105
$70
UNDER 17s
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Roy rolls United
In brief: Nominations open for charity event The organisers of an annual charity swimming event are putting the call out for participants. The Rotary Swimarathon will be held at Mareeba Swimming Pool on Sunday, and will aim to raise funds for the eradication of polio across the world. Dr Matt Jacob is organising the event and said individuals or teams of six can sign up at the pool at 8am on Sunday. Participants will swim for one hour after collecting sponsors from the community, and a relay race will be held after the main swim. “It’s going to be fun fitness event that is also going to raise money for what is a very important goal,” Dr Jacob said. “The event has a long history and I think the more people we get turning out on the day, the better it’s going to be.” The Mareeba Swimarathon in 2013 was attended by between 50 and 60 people and raised about $2500 for anti-polio research. The Swimarathon in 2012 was part of a world record attempt for the most people swimming 100 metres at the same time, with Mareeba contributing 123 swimmers to the total of 4,546 across the globe. Bulls in inter-club hit-out The Mareeba Bulls fast-tracked preparations ahead of this weekend’s kick-off to the new FFA Cup Challenge with a interclub match held at Borzi Park on Sunday. Concerned the Bulls may not be up to match speed for the new nationwide cup kicking off this weekend, Bulls coach Alex Srhoj put the players through a mid-afternoon game designed to give the players a strong hit out and some much needed game time ahead of the Innisfail clash on Saturday at Edge Hill. After the 70 minute match, Srhoj left comfortable, though not totally satisfied, the Bulls are on the right path. Srhoj said he had about five positions penciled in on the team sheet, but after Sunday’s game, the coach now has some welcome selection headaches. The Bulls have a wealth of talent for the season ahead, with last season’s squad given some defensive muscle with Alex Plowman and Larry Maggio returning. The Bulls kick-off the FFA Cup this weekend at Edge Hill taking on the Innisfail Cutters as 5.45pm, with Innisfail being unavailable due to weather, Edge Hill will host all three matches, with the Tigers taking on the Stratford Dolphins at 3.45pm, the Bulls and Cutters at 5.45pm and the Marlin Coast Rangers and Douglas Dragons at 8pm.
30th over and while 110 wasn’t a fantastic score once we got past 100 we thought we had something that was defendable.” Shaw said once Roy had cleaned up the top order the result of the game was never really in doubt. “I think they [United batters] would have been a bit scared to come out after watching his first couple of overs,” he said. “After four overs he said he was buggered but we threw him the ball and told him to go again and he ended up with five.” The win was an important one in the context of the season for the Bandits who have had three games washed out in the past month. The one game that they got to play was with a severely weakened line-up due to the loss of key players who attended the Goldfield Ashes over the Australia Day long weekend. The Bandits will host Cairns Rovers at Kerribee Park in the last game of the season in a match that should decide the minor premiers for 2014.
By Ryan Groube
Adam Roy in action for the Bandits
Picture: Peter Roy
Rocking a ‘mo’ that would have made Mitch Johnson proud, Adam Roy emulated the Aussie quick by tearing through Cairns United’s top order at Griffiths Park on Sunday. In his second over of the innings, Roy rattled the furniture of three of United’s top order on his way to match figures of five wickets for 14 off six overs. The man of the match performance kept the Mareeba Bandits on top of the C Grade ladder with three weeks left in the regular season. On a soft and volatile wicket, the Bandits were sent in to bat and struggled to post a middling score of 110. Robert Taylor top-scored for the visitors with an important 24 runs while Ben Turner and captain Brendan Payne also chipped in with some handy double digit innings. “The pitch was a bit soft and the ball was doing a bit in the air and off the pitch,” senior Bandit Danny Shaw said. “We got to the
Swimmers enhance reputation By Ryan Groube A group of swimmers from Mareeba and Dimbulah have returned from the Queensland State Sprint Championships with their reputations enhanced. Held over two days on February 8 and 9, the championships feature the best short-distance swimmers in the country, including Olympic gold medallist Emily Seebohm. To make the event swimmers have to record strict qualifying times. The Mareeba Wildcats had nine swimmers qualify with six able to make the trip to Brisbane. The Dimbulah Dolphins had a record three swimmers qualify for the 2014 championships with Ashley Zugno and Zoe McDermott making the trip while fellow qualifier Jack Petersen had to miss the event. Nicole, Michael and Joshua Theakston along with Bradley and Liam Newlands and Mary Turner all attended the championships representing the Wildcats, although Michael was too young to compete this year. Nadia Falvo, Jodie Lea and Jake Priestly also registered qualifying times for the Mareeba club but were unable to attend. Each of the swimmers recorded at least one personal best although they didn’t manage to nab a spot in the finals. The respective coaches of the Dimbulah Dolphins and Mareeba Wildcats, Elena McDermott and June Cotter, said just qualifying for the championships was a huge achievement and that all the swimmers had done themselves proud.
Swimmers from Mareeba and Dimbulah at the Queensland State Sprint Championships held at Brisbane during the weekend of February 8 and 9
EXPRESS sPORT MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC. WINTER SEASON STARTS The Mareeba Winter Season has commenced this week with the playing of trial games in Senior and Junior Divisions. Trials continue this Thursday when the Under 16 Juniors are engaged in trial matches. All signed up players and any players not signed up, but interested to play competition should be present at the P.C.Y.C Sports Hall from 4.00p.m. onwards. Juniors should note that Under 14’s, Under 12’s and Under 10’s youngsters will all play their fixtures on Fridays this year. Trials for Under 12’s and Under 10’s Juniors start at 3.30p.m. this Friday. While Under 14’s Boys and Girls will follow at 4.30p.m. Any new players are welcomed to attend these Junior trials. Senior Ladies trial games will follow with the first game commencing at 6.15p.m. Also new Senior Mens and Ladies teams as well as individual players can still nominate until Friday 28/2/14. We now have a canteen with food and drinks on sale. For further information, phone Silvano on Phone Number: 0437 455 888. TUESDAY 18TH FEBRUARY 2014 Senior Mens Trials – All Nominated teams and individual players wishing to be placed in a team are asked to be present at 6.30PM starting time. THURSDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2014 4.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - TRIALS 6.15 PM SENIOR LADIES - HIGH SCHOOL DIVAS VS M.M.A.M.A. 7.15PM SENIOR LADIES - TEQUILA SLAMMERS
VS BAIADA STEGGLES 8.15PM SENIOR LADIES - KILLERS VS COMBINES FRIDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2014 3.30 PM UNDER 10’S JUNIORS AND UNDER 12’S JUNIOR TRIALS 4.30 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS TRIALS TABLELAND FUTSAL CLUB Results 10-12 February U.10: Quincan United 16 def. T-Birds 0, Kiari Kats 5 def. Bandicoots 4, Scorpions 5 drew Young Guns 5, U.12: Mareeba Mazda Roar 14 def. Red Claws 1, Nitros 7 def. Lightning Strikers 3, The Jedi 9 def. Tinaroo Taipans 1. U.15: Rebels10 def. Dogz 6, Bombers 8 def. Bright Sparks 3. Mixed: Baticia Bomb 9 def. Salty Old Sea Dogs 8, Aftershock 4 def. Sweet Chillies 3, Norwaussians 11 def. Oh’Deere 4, Multiple Scoregasm 4 def. Six Offenders 0 (forfeit), San Siro 8 def. Magenta Magic 3. Mens: Muffin Stuffers 4 def. YOU 3, Spare Parts 12 def. Phteven 8, Ramrods 12 def. Phteven 7, Spare Parts 10 def. Roma 6, Plumbtec Allstars 9 def. Fossils FC 3. www.Tablelandfutsal.com.au MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 13-02-14: Thursday Sporters 9 Hole Stableford Winner Peter Mullins R/up Gordon Redding No NTP’s this week Raffle Tim Lambert. 15-02-14: Saturday Jack Blake Qualifying Sponsor Peter Blake 18 Hole Stableford Winner Henry Guy 43 R/up Chris Hoger 21 NTP 4 Col Back 8 Rick Thomas 11 Ron Blake 13 Henry Guy Eagle Nest Darrin Hastie Draw for
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Jack Blake 4BBB will be at the Club House. 16-0214 Sunday Steggles 18 Hole Stableford Winner Wes Firth R/up Peter Mullins NTP 4 Wes Firth 8 --- 11 Mark Bestmann 11 2nd Debbie Muzic 13 Lui Dezen Eagle Nest Wes Firth ARCHERY There was no coaching conducted for visitors or members on Sunday February 9 as the grounds were too wet. The Tableland Company of Archers conducted a coaching session on Saturday February 15, for visitors Jasmine Perry, Faith Morgan, Adrian Moore and Jolene Wywiorski with club Coach George Neilson. One junior member shot practice. On Sunday February 16 three senior and three junior members shot the first round of the Clout club championships. Results Double Clout: 180m Veteran Men’s Crossbow: G Neilson 664, 180m Open Men’s Compound: N Stallard 625, D Pope 307(first single clout shot), 165m U16 Boys Compound: W Smith 609, 100m U12 Boys Recurve: B Dayes 570 (first 6 gold shot), N Prince 478, Next Sunday February 23, Coaching will be conducted for beginners from 9am to 12md at Kerribee Park Archery Range, Chicken Hatchery Road, off Springs Road, Mareeba. Beginners and visitors are asked to please ring to confirm your attendance. The members will shoot a 90 arrow round starting at 1pm. Junior members are welcome to shoot their 90 arrow round starting at 9am. FITA 60/900, Short Canberra, Junior Canberra and Geelong rounds will be shot.
Mareeba Rifle Club inc. The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a double 900yd, 15 shot comp. on Sunday the 16th February 2014. Conditions were good, but the results said different, except John Baxter of course. F Open: J. Baxter (Mareeba): 85.3; 86.5 – 171.8, J. Todd (Mareeba): 86.5; 81.0 – 167.5, B. Ellis (Mareeba): 77.0; (one range) -77.0, F STD: V. Cusick (Cairns): 84.2; 80.3 – 164.5, S. Green (Cairns): 80.2; 86.3 – 166.5, C. Lazarus (Cairns): 85.4; 81.4 – 166.8. TR: D. Ford (Mareeba): 72.3; 74.7 – 146.10. Next week Sunday 23rd February, the Mareeba Rifle Club Will be hosting it’s annual open shoot. The program will consist of 2X 500yd ranges 10 shot + 2 sighters, followed by lunch then finishing up on a 1X600 yd range 10 shot + 2 sighters. Mareeba Tennis Mon 7pm comp: Winner: Bert. Tues 7pm Winner: Suzy. Div. 4 Kellie d Tanya 45-11, Trisha d Lyndel 32-24. Div. 3 Kathy d Pauline 42-12, Mandy d John 32-24, Maureen d Barb 30-26, Val d Gary 40-16, Div. 2 Mathew d Marty 39-17, David d Santo 32-24, Kym d Kim 30-26, Div. 1 Alf v Judy 28 all tie, Jason d Carl 33-23, Thurs 8am social Winner: Terry. Atherton Golf CLUB Wed.12th the sporters played a stableford with Glen Lee winning on 25 pts from Les Tenni 22 and Mark Redding 21. NTPs 3 Glen Lee, 13 Ray Faulkner, 18 Peter Hilder. Least putts Kevin Reddicliffe 13. The Thursday Ladies played stableford with Annette Seawright winning on 33 pts from Dee Jera-
sak 29pts. NTPs 3 K.McAuliffe ,11 Clair Costa, 18 Lorraine Doolan. On Saturday we played the Harold Nasser Memorial Shield event. The Ladies winner on 74 nett was Ann Moss from Cindy Wall 77 nett. NTPs. 3 Sandra Watson, 11 Gail Gard, 13 Cindy Wall, 18 Maria Mead. in the mens event Michael Comino won a countback from visitor D. Tidswell both with a great 64 nett (the only players in the 45 man field to score under 70 nett). NTPs 3 Les Tenni, 11 Peter Hilder, 13 J McGrath, 18 Mark Redding. The Saturday juniors had 13 players with J.Turner winning from C.Ferguson. Sundays Tolga Butchery Stableford was won by Pete Fraser with a fine 43 pts from Swifty 40 pts, NTP on 18 Jenko. Atherton Bowls Men: Tue 11 Feb Winner L.O’Connell V.Miesch C.Hobson. Wed12 Feb Winner N.Veit A.Davis J.Payne. Fri 14 Feb Self Selected Pairs Overall Winner K.Franklin B.Walker Consolation Prize J.Leinster J.McHenry. Sun 16 Feb Winner L.O’Connell K.Bagley G.Cornwell G.Bew . Sat 22 Feb A Grade Singles called for 9.00am D.Toolen v T.Marriott, K.Franklin v D.Shuttleworth, R.Short v B.Walker, G.Kriesel v A.Davis, J.Neary v R.Herbohn. Ladies: Winners for Thursday 13th February were K Treen, T Hyland and J Leinster , Runners Up:- C Cook, E Collins and M Marsh. That being the last of our fun games for a while, its down to business with the Championship Singles, Thursday 20th February is the last day to nominate. The draw will be done the same day. Games may be played Thursday afternoon or Saturday mornings.
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Soccer fraternity mourns the loss of ‘Paddy’ Ram By Ryan Groube There has been an outpouring of grief from the far northern soccer community following the death of a talented young player at a Cairns swimming hole last week. Marlin Coast Rangers junior Patrick ‘Paddy’ Ram’s body was uncovered by police divers at Crystal Cascades on February 12. It is believed that Ram lost his footing at the top of a waterfall on February 11 before falling into a deep pool. Police are preparing a report for the Coroner. The talented 18-year-old had a dominant season for the Rangers in 2013 and had been recruited to play for the Far North Queensland Football Club (FNQ FC) in the National Premier League (NPL) this year. FNQ FC chairman Adam Garnett said the club was “shocked and saddened” by Ram’s passing. “Patrick was an incredibly talented footballer but, most importantly, a kind and thoughtful young man,” he said. “He only recently joined the club from Marlin Coast in a bid to advance
Sports leaders named By Boyd Robertson Inter-house rivalries have been rekindled after the appointment of sports captains at Mareeba State High School (MSHS) and St Stephen’s Catholic College (SCC) last week. MSHS sports captains (pictured) will lead their respective houses through the school’s main sporting events, including the swimming championship this Friday, the cross country in March and the sports carnival in June. The captains, with were appointed on Wednesday after a selection process including submitting a resume listing sports achievements, interviews with their house masters and finally a vote by Year 12 students and teaching staff. Gregory captain Madison Beatts said participation was the most important factor in a house winning a sports event. “Participation and motivation are definitely vital, without everyone getting involved there’s no chance of winning,” she said. “We’re going to get everyone going with war chants and keep them pumped up by running alongside the crowd and leading cheers.” Madison said Gregory was sure to win the swimming carnival at Mareeba Pool on Friday but was immediately disagreed with by the captains of every other house. MSHS sports co-ordinator Anna Newlands said the inter-house rivalry was healthy for competition and increased participation in events. “Having the other houses there to compete against
keeps everyone keen,” she said. “The house captains are an important part of that because they act as the focal points for that motivation.” Ms Newlands was hesitant to pick a winner for the swimming carnival but said each house had its own strengths. “Leichhardt’s always had great participation so they win plenty of events,” she said. “Gregory and McKinlay have strong swimmers but Kennedy also has some good runners in it and might surprise us.” MSHS sports captains: Kennedy: Captains: Brocke Hawke, Jess Leonard Vice captains: Liam Hartley, Maggie Greene Leichhardt: Captains: Tate Martin, Jodie Lea Vice captains: Johnson Makoti, Rachel West Gregory: Captains: Marcus Tieppo, Madison Beatts Vice captains: Connor Pullen, Tjana Furnari-Southam McKinlay: Captains: Chris Scott, Kiarna La Rosa Vice captains: Ben Abbey, Rachel Whiteing
his career through the NPL/A-League pathway; and during the off season made a considerable impression on those he met at FNQ FC. “We also extend our sympathy, and stand alongside, the Marlin Coast Football Club where Patrick’s talents were nurtured. We know his loss is being felt keenly in the Rangers’ football family and we have committed to assisting and supporting them as best we can through this difficult time. Mareeba United Football Club president Alex Srhoj also extended condolences to Ram’s family and the Marlin Coast Rangers club. Srhoj said a number of Mareeba players had played with Ram on representative teams. “When we played against him [last year] he showed a lot of character and respect,” he said. “He was a promising young kid and one of the dominant players in the Premier League last year. “It is a pretty tight knit little community so a loss like this comes as a huge blow.” Leaders of far north Queensland football clubs met in Cairns last week and observed a minutes silence in memory of Ram.
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