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Jon Newham and his son Jake from Mossman, standing on the shores of Lake Tinaroo. Jon won the Champion Angler award at the annual Tinaroo Barra Bash, while Jake won the Junior Boys Heaviest Barra trophy. They are holding Jon’s two barramundi catches from the three-day event – one weighs 28.4kg and the other 24.55kg. Jake also landed a 24.50kg barramundi himself. FULL STORY ON PAGE 27.

he former Mareeba TAFE agricultural college site at Tinaroo Creek Road has sold at auction for $1.315 million. The Ebersbachs, a family of German immigrants based at Chewko Road, outbid Mareeba farmer Jose Caamano at the auction, which was held at the Mareeba RSL. The Ebersbachs say they intend to use the 50.7-hectare property for agri-tourism, farming, accommodation and conferencing, and will start developing their purchase “immediately.” Family matriarch Karin Ebersbach said the price had been well within comfortable limits. “We are very satisfied with the final price,” she told The Express. “We were not forced up during the auction, we knew exactly what our limits were. “We will be using the site for tourism and farming, as well as

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making it available for hire for people to use for conferences – and of course we will be renovating the site and making it look nice.” Buying the site also means the Ebersbachs can revive plans for an equestrian agri-tourism project stalled by a Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) in February. The family had tried to set up tourist accommodation near the Steggles chicken farm, which they established in 1993 and sold in 2011, but were denied by the TRC, who were worried over possible complaints about the farm’s odour. Mareeba Property Office principal John Falvo said although the property had sold for a higher than expected price, the Ebersbachs had still picked up a good deal, pointing to the ‘ripple effect’ predicted from the construction of the Aquis megaresort in Yorkeys Knob. “The Tablelands are a wellknown location in Far North Queensland, we have an ideal cont. P3

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Glorious weather added to fun both on land and in the water at the Kuranda Festival over the weekend. River bashes, bike shows, cheerleading displays and a host of other entertaining features rounded out the community event, which marked the 125th anniversary of Kuranda’s official surveying and drew thousands to the town over the course of the weekend. The festival’s signature event, the Bash of the Barron water race, was a particular success, with 64 people registering to paddle eight white-water rafts

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we are expecting a bigger turnout later on,” he said. “We always get a great variety at the bike show – right now we’ve got not just Harleys but Triumphs, Hudsons and all sorts of European bikes.” Mr Neal also pointed to an increased police presence at the bike show coinciding with the Newman Government’s crackdown on bikie gangs. The national champion Kuranda Stars youth cheerleading squad also performed in front of Saviour’s Church. It wasn’t just tourists that delighted in the Festival – Kuranda’s businesses also had reasons to smile, with a flood of potential customers pouring into town over

Two of the Tableland’s highestperforming young athletes have been lent a helping hand by the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC). Kirsten Wadley, 12, and Shannon Petre, 10, were each awarded a $750 sports bursary by council at its October 17 meeting. Kirsten is a world-class sailor, winning her category at the World Championships in Ancona, Italy in August, while Shannon is a champion BMX track racer, attending the World Championships of that sport in Auckland in July. The bursaries will mainly go toward travel costs for the girls as they attend future faraway competitions.

Kirsten, said she felt “very grateful” to pick up the bursary and was looking forward to a future in sailing. Mum Annette described her as being able to pilot a sailboat blindfolded, which Kirsten described as only half true. “Some parts of sailing I kind of just naturally know,” she said. “Other things I still have to think about, like if there’s heavy winds you have to pull your out-haul so the sail becomes flatter and pull the boom down so you don’t tip over.” Shannon reckoned the bursary was “cool” and detailed her love of competitive BMX racing to the Express. “I love doing big jumps, going fast and coming first,” she said.

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the weekend. Luc Bussard, the self-described ‘crazy Frenchman’ owner of The Coffee Kitchen in Kuranda’s village centre, said the Festival could be relied upon as a boost to business. “Every year we love to see it,” he said. “It increases people coming into Kuranda, it is a great time and we hope there are more events like it during the year. “You cannot get complacent, through – we have been here for seven years and every year you must update and change your business or you will not get the rewards.”

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up and down a curve of the Barron River. Member for Barron Michael Trout’s team Blazing Paddles failed to hold onto their win from last year, losing the title to the CaptaVating team. One of the other well-known features of the festival is the annual bike show, which draws a wide variety of motorcycles from as far away as Townsville. Organiser Carl Neal said on October 19 that although the show had started out slow with around 150 bikes entered, he hoped those numbers would pick up and approach the record of around 900 the next day. “It has been a bit quiet here at first but

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“SOLD! – The former Mareeba TAFE agricultural college site at Tinaroo Creek Road sells at auction for $1.315 million.

From P1 climate and we’re only 45 minutes from the airport and coast,” he said. “The Ebersbachs have done their homework and they knew exactly what they were doing – they are going to turn the property into their next business venture which I’m sure will go well.” The sale of the property comes after a failed bid by the Mareeba Training College Steering Committee to refurbish the site and convert it into a multi-disciplinary training college. The Steering Committee had appealed to the State Government

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A 30-year vision for the State has been slammed as a missed opportunity by Mareeba’s The Queensland Plan delegate. The State Government are trumpeting that more than 78,000 submissions had been received during the consultation stage for the plan – a figure contradicted by their own consultants report. The report said it had received 15,007 individual responses, 2928 as a result of MP led community events and 582 responses from organisations and groups. The jump from 18,517 responses to 78,251 is justified in the report by the groups “representing approximately 60,316 individuals”. Emily Vohland, a 20-year-old social work student from Mareeba, was one of four delegates from Cook who attended the final summit in Brisbane on October 9 and 10. Ms Vohland said the inflated figures proved that the plan had not sufficiently engaged the community and said the process had been “eye opening”. “It is definitely not the bottom up plan it was supposed to be. Consultation came from the top down and it was very guided,” she said.“We had no community input up here [Mareeba] and the Facebook page only got 700 likes – that was about the same number of people we had at the conference.” The Express asked the Premiers Office if it was acceptable to suggest that the submissions of 582 groups of organisations – almost half of which were private enterprise – accurately reflected the aspirations of Queenslanders. A government spokesperson said: “78,251 Queenslanders added their voice to The Queensland Plan following a comprehensive grassroots community engagement program.” “This included 582 group responses representing 60,316 individuals. These groups ranged through all sectors from not-for-profit, to clubs and associations, private businesses, government organisations and peak bodies. “This is an overwhelming and unprecedented response, particularly as it was voluntary to take part. One of the world’s leading engagement experts,

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to give them custody of the site on a peppercorn lease but were unsuccessful. A last-minute plea to the TRC to delay the sale also failed. Mareeba Training College Steering Committee chairman Rob Ryan was unavailable for comment. The sale was run by Mossmanbased auctioneer Des Edmonds, who was impressed by the energy of the auction, which opened slowly with a $600,000 bid but climbed quickly as the Ebersbachs and Mr Caamano began to test each other’s limits. “It’s always very satisfying when it sells under the hammer,” Mr Edmonds said.

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sadness over soccer move It was very sad for me to see that Mareeba’s junior soccer teams will be playing in Cairns next year. I don’t understand how you can take a game that belongs to the community away. For 40 years I have been involved in soccer, including 12 years as the chair of soccer far north. A junior soccer competition has been running in Mareeba since the mid-1970s, starting at the Mareeba International Club before moving to Borzi Park in the early 1980s. Junior soccer has been a part of this town for more than 40 years, why destroy that now? I don’t blame anyone at the Mareeba United Football Club for the decision, I am sure they feel like they have made the right decision. It is disappointing however that Mareeba couldn’t talk the issues with the Tablelands competition out with the other clubs. I believe we could have reestablished junior soccer as good as it was.

The problem with sending teams down to Cairns is that the Cairns competition won’t give Mareeba anything back. If individuals want to play in Cairns because they believe the standard is better than that is fine, you can’t stop them. Mareeba has always been the backbone of junior soccer on the Tableland. We don’t want to end up with a situation where we have just Atherton and two little clubs at Malanda and Dimbulah. I hope it is not too late to change this. Mareeba juniors club should stay in Mareeba. Alf Moroconi Mareeba Editors note: The Express assisted Mr Moroconi in drafting the above letter.

Petition for amalgamated residents The Queensland Local Government Reform Alliance (QLGRA) is circulating a Statewide petition requesting the Queensland government allow residents of Queensland affected by the forced Local government amalgamations in

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2007/08 to exercise their democratic right to be heard. The amalgamations generally took away community power by centralising all decision making in the big centres with consequent reduction of services and involvement outside that centre. We believe that Government should re-empower communities without adding to community costs. We want the Government to facilitate a referendum to enable communities to have their say on the means that should be adopted to recognise Local authority based on a community of interest which reflects commonly held beliefs about identity, local amenity and service. It is most important to note that the wording asks that communities be allowed a choice of boundary change, a return to their natural boundaries, or to adopt other means to try to make the current arrangements work. There is an E-Petition No 211213 which closes on October 25. This petition is additional to any local petitions run by groups who submitted demerger proposals last year and has to be heard before chang-

es to the State local government act in November 2013. Robert Johnson Stanthorpe

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New map to help in event of a flood By Boyd Robertson The State Government has finally made moves to address the glaring inaccuracies of its flood-risk maps for the Tableland area. A new interactive online map called Floodcheck, available on the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) website, contains flood simulations for many of the State’s towns, including Mareeba and Kuranda. These simulations, created with LiDAR laser-mapping techniques, are much more accurate than the basic floodplain assessments contained in the Queensland Globe program released by the government in April, which showed Mareeba to be nearly entirely covered in flood plain. The Express ran an exclusive story (“State data ‘dam-

ages’ property market”, April 10) about Queensland Globe, detailing the concern of community business leaders over the effect the data could have on local property prices and insurance premiums. On October 16 the Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Andrew Cripps, issued a statement saying the State Government would open its digital mapping archives to the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) to help insurers make better-informed decisions in Queensland. The department was keen to point out to The Express that their latest data was superior to that contained in Queensland Globe. “The new information provided to the ICA includes more recent, detailed flood studies completed by the QRA for many towns in Queensland, including Mareeba,” a spokesperson for the Department of Natural Resources

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By Ryan Groube More than a month after the Mareeba Gladiators stormed to the Reserve Grade Cairns and District Rugby League (CRDL) title a supporters sign on the outskirts of town finally outstayed its welcome. Since midway through the CDRL finals series, east bound motorists would see the colourful sign, which read simply ‘Good Luck Gators’ at the intersection of the Kennedy Highway and Hastie Road. Further along the Kennedy Highway, a second identical sign near Malone Road had also been put up, but conditions must have been more severe on the outskirts because it had collapsed. On October 17, Transport and Main Roads officers removed the signs as part of a inspection of the Tableland. A spokesperson from TMR said: “We carry out regular inspections of the statecontrolled road network in Far North Queensland. “During these routine inspections, Transport and Main Roads (TMR) officers have authority to remove any non-compliant signage or direct the owner to cease or

alter the advertising.” “TMR compliance officers will remove signs within the boundaries of the statecontrolled road for several reasons including safety and interference with traffic, pedestrian and cyclist movements.” Both the senior and junior Mareeba Gladiators presidents had “no idea” who had put the sign up. The Express eventually found the owner of both signs was Mareeba’s Pauline Moorcroft after a brief Facebook search. Given an opportunity to retrieve the sign before TMR inspectors took it, Mrs Moorcroft said they should “bin it – I’ll make new ones next year”. TMR Far North Queensland Region does not permit commercial or business advertising within the state-controlled road reserve. Only signs that comply with section 5(n) and section 6 of the Ancillary Works and Encroachments Notice (No. 1) 2009 are permitted without a specific permit. All others require a permit. Penalties can be imposed for repeat offenders. In addition, if signs are removed, the owner is required to pay a collection fee (currently $20 per sign).

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Truck driver fights for his life By Boyd Robertson The driver of a the semi-trailer that plunged over the edge of the Jump-Up embankment near Walkamin on October 11 is still fighting for his life in a Brisbane hospital after narrowly surviving the crash. Glen Condon, 35, from Gympie, was transferred from Cairns Hospital to the Intensive Care Unit of Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical but stable condition on October 14. He was rescued from the crushed cab of the semi-trailer truck by emergency services after a gruelling two-and-a-half hour operation, but was severely injured. Although nether Cairns or Brisbane Royal Hospitals could give exact details on his injuries, his father Robert Condon said that

Glen was “fighting for his life.” “He’s got a couple of crushed ribs, a collapsed lung, acid and diesel burns all over his skin, his liver and kidneys are damaged so he’s on dialysis,” Mr Condon said on October 17. “He was in surgery yesterday and he will be going in again tomorrow. This bloke gives so much to everyone around him, he helps everyone he meets and he’ll give you the shirt off his back.” Police in Cairns and Brisbane are still investigating the cause of the accident, as well as exactly when it occurred. Mareeba police were informed of the crash at about 5:50am on October 11 and arrived to find the truck’s engine already cold. Glen Condon has not yet been able to speak since the accident.

Glen Condon, from Gympie, is fighting for his life in a Brisbane hospital after narrowly surviving a horrific truck crash near Walkamin on October 11.

Council’s priorities questioned over lights By Boyd Robertson A group of Atherton residents desperate for better street lighting have had their calls answered by the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) but some councillors are still dark over council’s priorities. Constant lobbying by a group of residents in Tower Avenue in Atherton has resulted in the TRC bumping up their request for extra lights on their otherwise gloomy street. At its October 17 general meeting council voted to install five mercury vapour lamps on poles around the area, including two for Tower Avenue and one for the entrance to the Atherton Community Kindergarten, at a cost of $15,000.

Brian Cox and Lisa Blanch, two of the organisers of the group, said more light would alleviate fears over theft in the street. “We’ve had young lads roaming around at night and knocking stuff off,” said Mr Cox. “The street is nearly completely dark at night and we’re hoping more street lights will deter the behaviour.” Several councillors objected to the Atherton lights being delivered ahead of other street lighting projects elsewhere on the Tableland ranked higher on council’s Priority Planning Tool (PPT). TRC Mayor Rosa Lee Long said that council’s decision in the matter was final. A study noted that increasing lighting in suburbs did not affect crime rates.

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A former Councillor who has nine years of local government experience and past and present involvement in beef and mining industries and community affairs throughout the Mareeba Shire area.

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A member of a long established Mareeba family, Mrs Hastie has extensive experience in community affairs for families and believes in establishing a long term, sustainable future for Mareeba Shire and its residents.

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Sports stars honoured By Boyd Robertson Mareeba State High School (MSHS) has honoured its highest-achieving sportspeople at its annual sports presentation night at the Mareeba International Club on October 18. Year 12 student Baedyn McClelland, 17, was named Senior Sportsperson of the Year while Year 9 student Erin Phillott received the Junior Sportsperson of the Year award. House Leichhardt won the overall house championship for the year. Marathon runner Tegan Parker was named Sports Captain of the Year and was also re-affirmed for her Pierre De Coubertin Award which she picked up earlier in the year. Bradley Smith and Monique Ebner were the first winners of the event’s inaugural Leagues Club award, which recognises students that go above and beyond simple sport participation and contribute training or other assistance. Legendary Australian netball player Vicki Wilson OAM was the guest of honour for the night and delivered an inspiring speech for the 200-strong

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crowd. Speaking to the Express, Wilson said that sport was a “combination of fun and hard work” and having big-name stars like her visiting smaller rural schools like MSHS was vital to Australia’s sporting future. “I think it’s one of the most important things that can be done – to be able to share experience, thoughts, even though these kids are at school a lot of them still have great futures ahead of them in sport,” she said. “When I was at school we had Wayne Phillips, who was a famous cricket player at the time and

he spoke about the hard work you have to put in for sport. “Sport really is a combination of fun and hard work, but the fund comes at the end of the hard work.” McClelland said he was “pretty shocked” at his award. “I was up against so many other great guys and girls in this school,” he said. “I really didn’t expect it at all.” Swimmer Phillott said she felt “good” about her award and wished to thank all those who supported here, with special mention for her parents. Although his achievements in track and athletics was what garnered him the award, McClelland’s true passion lies in dancing, and he will be heading to a studio academy in Melbourne next year. MSHS sports teacher Anna Newlands said all the school’s students deserved recognition for their participation in sports. “The students all did exceptionally well in their chosen sports,” she said. “Hopefully they will continue to put that effort in, enjoy themselves and do well in sport next year too.” The event was emceed by MSHS teachers Tim Ralph and Terry McClelland.

Mareeba State High School Junior Sportsperson of the Year Erin Phillott (left) with Australian netball legend Vicki Wilson OAM (centre) and Senior Sportsperson of the Year Baedyn McClelland (right). (inset) Pierre De Coubertin Award and Sports Captain of the Year Tegan Parker (centre) with MSHS principal Jo Soothill (left) and teacher Brad Weaver (right).

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Well, there is a changing of the guard with ‘Riding with Acco’. The not so slow Acco is on the move and I’m sure that we all will miss him and his monthly contributions and wish him well on the next ride of life. Well I got big boots to fill, but I’m up for it. My name is Andrew and I have a solid two wheel background thanks to my Late Dad putting me on a Honda 50 minibike around 40 years ago. I was hooked on going as fast as I could so not long after that I was racing a Suzuki RM80b in motocross. I have had the Motorcycle bug ever since and have been very lucky in my racing career to get a fully backed ride on a Honda back in the 80’s and take home a Championship on a 250. My love of motorcycles has never left me over the years, these days I am still involved in Motorcycling, from road riding the awesome Tableland twisties or more recently back on a Motocross bike, and as an official for Motorcycling Queensland. I will be continuing on the Acco format and I will give you guys all the local gossip on what’s happening with motorcycling up here in the far North, from the farm, road or track, product reviews, my views and more. While I was thinking about what I would write in my first article I kept thinking of safety issues that I have been seeing lately of both riders and drivers, and more tragically the fatalities. Yes it is fact that Motorcycling is dangerous and you may

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be injured or killed riding a motorcycle, so we don’t need to become complacent when it comes to rider protection. One thing that sends a chill down me is the amount of adults and kids I see riding around the farm on the Quad bike without a helmet on. Over the past few years the tragic toll on life from Quad bike accidents has got the Government doing a study on why this is happening and what measures should be taken – how about education people. Wear a helmet, these things can roll easily and will bite you and I reckon wearing a helmet gives you or your kids half a chance of surviving an accident. When I was a little tacker I got caught riding around the backyard on my minibike without a helmet on by my dad, who gave me a roasting and then impounded my bike for a week – it felt like a year to me, but I got the message loud and clear, No helmet no ride. Something else I have experienced and I am sure all of you road riders out there have had an encounter with diesel fuel on the road at some point. Most times you can see it or smell it and avoid it, and other times you just can’t until your sliding down the road wondering what the hell was that, so next time your filling the truck or ute take a minute to check the rubber seal on the filler cap, you could save some fuel or more importantly a riders life. A few weeks ago a group of local junior riders made the long trek to Horsham, Victoria for the KTM Australian Junior Moto-

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cross Titles. In the u15y125cc Wilson Todd and Conner Matthews rode solid in the heats which put them in the final, but Conner sustained a injury in the heats which knocked his pace and Wilson Todd took second place in the final. In the girls division Shanara Salafia finished in the top ten and the rest of the local riders placed well enough in points to help Queensland win the battle of the states. This effort from the local riders just proves the outstanding talent that we have up here in the far north and we need to also need to tip our hats to the Mums and Dads behind these riders who put their lives on hold and get these future champions to these events, an outstanding effort. Cheers, Andrew

Farewell from Acco Hi folks, Well as they say all good things come to an end. Due to the fact that I am selling up and moving, I will no longer be doing the riding with Acco article, however it will be going forward from here just written by someone else. When I stared a couple of years ago I didn’t have a clue but it has been a load of fun and learning as I went along. Hopefully you have all enjoyed my ramblings on all things motorcycling. My thanks to Carl and The Express for giving me the space to be able to do it. A big thank you to all the clubs for your help and best wishes to all and success for the future. If you are ever down around the Burnett keep your eye for the Kat, new roads and trails.

The article will now be written by a bloke called Andrew Porter (see above) a rider of many years – probably a slightly different slant on motorcycling, but that can only be good. He will be covering all aspects of the bike world, so folks any topics you want raised the same applies – contact Andrew through the paper and he will only be too happy to oblige. So once again a big cheerio and thank you all. By the way this Saturday, October 19, is the bike and car show as part of the Kuranda festival, a one day event. I’m told with music and party afterwards at the Billabong, see you there for a good time. Happy riding and party hearty, I’m outa here so long folks, Acco

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Protests over fire NOW OPEN! levy

“The Speewah Tavern, which is the heart of our community, is up for an annual bill of $2500 but if it was to catch fire it can take the urbans [Queensland Fire and Rescue Service] in Kuranda between 20 and 45 minutes to respond. “There is no guarantee of service and our rural firies are going to cop it because people will get the idea that we are seeing some of this money – which we aren’t.” Mt Uncle Director Bruce Watkins said the family’s distillery business would struggle to absorb the $37,000 annual levy on top of the fire fighting measures they already have in place. “We have already met all the fire safety requirements for a distillery and we have paid to install and maintain a bore, 50 horse power pump system and a two megalitre dam,” he said. “If we ever got a fire here we’d have it

under control before the firies could put on their pants and slide down the pole. “They [the Government] think ‘still’ equals explosion but that just doesn’t happy anymore because we are so heavily regulated.” Mr Watkins flat out refuses to pay the levy and said he was willing to go to jail over the issue. “I’d gladly go to prison over it. I am semi-retired and only just down the road from it [Lotus Glen],” he said. “I think it is obscene for the State to be putting this kind of imposition on our business and I know that we just can’t cope with that imposition.” In State Parliament last week, Shane Knuth moved a disallowance motion against the Community Safety Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 2013, Subordinate Legislation No. 110 of 2013.

Shane Knuth and rural firies protest the Fire Levy at the Torimba Festival Street Parade. By Ryan Groube

The general rule of thumb used by firies is that it takes about 15 minutes from when a structure catches fire until it becomes fully engulfed. From January 1, 2014 rural landowners and businesses living more than 15 minutes away from a fire station (Class E) will be slugged with the new Emergency Management and Fire Levy. The State Government levy is an expansion of the Urban Fire Levy, which had previously not been paid by rateable properties in Class E. For metropolitan households the levy will increase by 6.5 per cent or an additional $11.20 a year. Residential landowners in Category E will go from paying nothing to a yearly fee of $90, which will be collected through council rates. Businesses face the prospect of annual fees totalling hundreds and in some cases thousands of dollars depending on the type of venture. Passed into law by the State Government on August 6,

the levy is part of a series of measures to try to “counter the effects of falling government revenue, to ensure it has the funds to rebuild after the January 2013 natural disasters and to fund core services.” As its introduction edges nearer, Tableland businesses, fire fighters and politicians have held a series of protests in a bid to overturn the levy. Firies protested as part of the Torimba Festival Street Parade on October 12, a press conference was held at Mt Uncle Distillery – whose owners face an annual bill of more than $37,000 – on October 14 and Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth moved a disallowance motion against the legislation in State Parliament on October 15. First officer of the Speewah Rural Fire Brigade Steve De Prada said the problem with slugging rural residents and businesses was that they did not get anything for their money. Rural firies are concerned that because the levy will be collected through rates councils may decide to discontinue collecting funds for rural brigades. “It is a money grab and these rural residents and businesses are going to be getting nothing out of it,” he said.

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The first of the new Movie theme nights will see $2.00 from every ticket sold go towards the fundraising efforts of the IndieStructables for Indie Rose Taurima. Movie theme nights at the cinema will be held once a month with money going to a different fundraising groups each month. Groups can also do other fundraising activities on the night like auctions and raffles. Since the opening just over

four weeks ago, hundreds of locals and visitors from across the region have flocked to watch the latest blockbusters on the big screen in true cinema style. Open daily the cinema boasts a retractable eight metre wide x 3.2 metre high screen and can seat up to 175 people. The cinema features three different levels of seating with the comfy bean bags and recliner chairs being a favourite. The cinema is the perfect place to celebrate a birthday, night out with your friends and even corporate events. Film buffs can enjoy dinner or lunch at the bistro before a screening in addition the favourite

movie snacks – popcorn, slushies, chocolates and ice creams. The cinema recently screened the live NRL grand final on the big screen and will continue to show special events throughout the year – the next one being the Melbourne Cup which will screen live over lunch. The feature movie and theme this Friday night is the classic ‘Grease’ – one not to be missed. Tickets are $49.00 per person which includes dinner, movie and live entertainment afterwards. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling the RSL on 4092 1396 or book at the front office.

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Justin Timberlake, Ben Affleck and Gemma Atherton. For the littlies, SMURFS 2 returns by public demand over the weekend, as does TURBO. If you missed WHITE HOUSE DOWN, RIDDICK or 2 GUNS, you have a couple of chances left to see these top films . On Friday October 25, there is the first charity theme party at the cinema – and what a better way to kick it off than with the iconic classic GREASE. You can dress up in theme if you like. Better book early as there are limited seats left for this event. Phone the Mareeba RSL on 4092 1396.

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When financially struggling but brilliant Princeton college student Richie Furst (Justin Timberlake) is found out to be breaking college rules with his gambling operation, he bets his savings on an online poker game at Midnight Black so he can earn his college fees. But when he goes bust thanks to what appears to be a scam in the Midnight Black system, he figures he should confront the site's well known and wealthy operator, Ivan Block (Ben Affleck) at his lavish Costa Rica headquarters. With help from Block's girlfriend Rebecca (Gemma Arterton), he wangles his way into Block's inner circle and is given a chance to be part of the money making gaming business - but he doesn't realise he's walking into a different game. Review by Louise Keller: Risk taking and assessing the odds are the key components of this taut and highly enjoyable thriller in which dreams rely on a dice toss and the foolhardy can be ravaged by crocodiles - symbolic or literal. Wound up with twists of conscience and fear, it's a great yarn and the screenplay by Brian Koppelman and David Levien (Steven Soderbergh's The Girlfriend Experience) is sticky with tempting scenarios, beautiful people and the ultimate, impossible dream that delivers money, lifestyle and love. Well paced by The Lincoln Lawyer director Brad Furman, the combination of Justin Timberlake as the wannabe protagonist desperate for success and Ben Affleck as the gambling king pin with calculated high risk strategy, is a winning one.

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Captain Phillips is a multi-layered examination of the 2009 hijacking of the U.S. container ship Maersk Alabama by a crew of Somali pirates. It is - through director Paul Greengrass's distinctive lens - simultaneously a pulse-pounding thriller, and a complex portrait of the myriad effects of globalization. The film focuses on the relationship between the Alabama's commanding officer, Captain Richard Phillips (two time Academy Award®-winner Tom Hanks), and the Somali pirate captain, Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who takes him hostage. Phillips and Muse are set on an unstoppable collision course when Muse and his crew target Phillips' unarmed ship; in the ensuing standoff, 145 miles off the Somali coast, both men will find themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control.

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The LAND

Too risky to grow rice? By Boyd Robertson A Burdekin company is once again trying to promote rice growing on the Tableland but farmers that have dallied with the crop in the past aren’t convinced. Blue Ribbon Rice is based in the town of Brandon near Ayr, where it runs Queensland’s only rice processing plant. Operations manager Steve Rogers was to make a two-day to the trip to the Tableland on October 21 and 22 to find farmers willing to try out a few hectares of long grain rice. Blue Ribbon’s aim is to expand its total growing area in order to spread out risk – to this end Mr Rogers is looking to pick up about 300 hectares of rice paddock. Mr Rogers explained to The Express the potential profits to be reaped by Tableland farmers growing rice. “If you get your practices and your timing right you can be clearing about $2,500 per hectare every harvest easily,” he said. “It’s got a short season – four and half months out of 12, so when the harvest is wrapped up you can switch focus to legumes or another crop. “We’re promoting soil-grown rice watered by overhead sprinklers, the advantage of this is that you can choose to feed and put nitrogen on the crop in very controlled amounts and times, and it’s actually quite water efficient – you can be making between $300 and $250 of profit per megalitre every season.” This isn’t Blue Ribbon’s first venture up to the Tableland, however. Previous attempts by the company to establish a serious rice industry in the region met with failure and left the growers disillusioned with the crop. Tolga-based farmer Ben Poggioli started out with about 32 hectares of rice in 2008 in a bid to diversify his range, and although he experienced initial success, low eventual margins and high

Lakeland farmer Paul Inderbitzen inspects his long grain rice crop. Burdekin company Blue Ribbon Rice is trying to return rice growing operations to the Tableland.

logistics costs soon stifled his enthusiasm for the venture. “When we started out it grew pretty well but there wasn’t enough money in it in the end,” he said. “The equipment was the biggest issue – it just soaked up time and money. “In the first year we had 80 hectares, second year we had 50, third we had 15 and we stopped altogether by the fourth – the cost of growing rice

MAREEBA LIVEWEIGHT CATTLE

MARKET REPORT Prime Quotes (c/kg) Butcher’s steers (24 head) Butcher’s heifers whOlesale cOws (26 head) Ox meatwOrks (75 head) cOws meatwOrks (47 head) Bulls heavy (27 head) Bulls whOlesale (22 head)

toP 168.2 NO QuOte 127.2 158.2 115.2 119.2 80.0

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versus what else you can grow up here just doesn’t really stack up. “I don’t know if [Blue Ribbon] is going to get anyone else up here growing it.” Mr Rogers, however, said that Blue Ribbon had learned its lessons from the previous Tableland adventure. “We had a crop on the Tableland before but it went to the wayside – what happened unfortunate-

ly is they weren’t doing the timing and nitrogen management in the ways that they should. “What we have now is a much better agronomy plan that we are sharing with growers – on top of that we’ve got an improved weed control program. They just have to understand that they have to do certain things at certain times – rice can be a tricky crop but if you get your timing management right you can really see the benefits.”

321 prime and store cattle penned this week Mareeba Combined Agents penned a total of 321 head of Prime and Store cattle for this week’s sale. Numbers offered this week were slightly behind last week’s total. Bullocks suitable for the Local Trade lost a little ground -3 c/ kg,

however there was a much larger offering of Bullocks to pick from this week. Good Cows suitable for the Local Wholesale Trade and Export Slaughter Trade met with stronger competition, on the best offered values increased by +9 c/ kg.

Heavy Bulls to the Export Slaughter market sold to values -2 c/ kg on the previous week. Cattle presented from the dry areas are losing weight and condition quickly and the lower values are being reflected in each weekly report.

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Practically brand new!

Only 12 months old, this stylish three bedroom rendered concrete block home is located in Kenneally Estate only minutes from town on the Cairns side. With its lovely street appeal and open plan design, it is sure to tick all the boxes on your real estate wish list. Fit for a master chef the kitchen comes complete with stainless steel appliances, plenty of bench and cupboard space and a breakfast bar. It overlooks the living area and flows out to the full length rear patio making

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entertaining a breeze. The master room has its own ensuite and walk-in robe and there are built-in cupboards in the other bedrooms which are serviced by the main bathroom with a shower, tub and separate toilet. The home has been tastefully decorated with a timeless colour scheme which will suit any style of interior furnishings. There are also floor tiles throughout for easy cleaning, security screens and tinted windows and a

double remote control garage. For further information or to arrange an For the man of the house there is a 6m x inspection, please contact EXCLUSVE 6m colourbond shed with 6m x 5m awning. AGENT Sophie Bozzo at Mareeba PropThe home is set on a 981m2 fully fenced al- erty Office on 0428 128 154. lotment with side access and beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens. Address: MAREEBA Leave the hassles of building bePrice: $379,000 hind and come and inspect a property Agent: Sophie Bozzo that already has it all. Mareeba Property Office Contact: 0428 128 154 or 4092 1355

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PROPERTY Picturesque and private This forty acres was once a part of a farm that is no longer productive. There are still some number of mangos there while some others have been removed on order to make room for grazing. Good size seasonal creek run right though this property and spill out to the Barron River. You can draw your water from the Barron for your domestic use plus stock or purchase your own alAddress: location if you Price: are intending to Inspect: grow crops. Agent: Some great areas for where Contact: you might want

to build a house, plenty of room, privacy and some unspoilt bushland and all this only minutes to town. Inspections easily arranged just give us a call now. Contact Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648. Visit www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au BIBOOHRA $395,000 By appointment Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100

AUCTION FRIDAY 18th OCTOBeR 10AM @ MAReeBA RSL 208 Kay Road, Mareeba  68.33 Ha quality grazing block, 80% cleared  2 road frontages, Cairns side of town  116 megalitre East Barron water allocation  6 bay machinery shed, cattle yards and crush  Fenced paddocks with improved pastures

CTION SOLD AT AU 186 Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba

 Former Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE  50.7 Ha freehold farming land, 6km from town  2 dwellings, sheds and former classroom teaching facility  72 megalitre water allocation + Tinaroo Creek frontage  Fenced paddocks and mixed fruit tree orchid

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CONTACT JOHN FALVO PHONe 0408 456 344

Classy new Clohesy Country Road Estate CLASSY new release from Tropic Coast Homes, proposed house and land package for lot 18 Yarrabee Close, (894m2) at Yarrabee – the latest development of Amaroo Park Estate. The Clohesy is the first of the New Plans being released featuring a 179m2 home, three bedrooms and two bathrooms and an ensuite to the master

ALTITUDE EMERALD END ROAD, MAREEBA: $125,000 - $235,000

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ACREAGE LOTS

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• TOWN WATER • UNDERGROUND POWER • SEALED ROADS Lots 1, 2, 22, 23, 24 and 25 have views over this lake and park to Mareeba. Choice of 16 level and undulating lots, most with selected trees on them.

All enquiries Jill Spackman: Mobile 0402 070 373 or 4092 4440 Check out our website: www.countryroadestatemareeba.com.au PAGE 18 Mareeba Express, Wednesday, October 23, 2013

PRICE REDUCTION • Investor’s Special • Brick Veneer • $245,000 • Easy Maintenance • 3 Bedrooms • Good Returns

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bedroom. What really makes this home special is the two outside living areas – an alfresco Area plus a courtyard. Specifically chosen for Lot 18 Yarrabee Close, this package has been intended to compliment the bush surroundings, designed for those who cherish outdoor living and space. Add the bonus of a separate dining and living area, all flowing through to the outside areas plus a distinct lounge / family room. Built to specific standards, Aaron from Tropic Coast Homes is the master of attention to detail. Expect quality, and fantastic workmanship, friendly and open communication. Aaron has many plans to choose from. Lot 18 is located at the top of the cul-de-sac in Yarrabee Close, it is 894m2, and has a stunning bush backdrop, rear neighbours are barely seen due to the gum trees. Featuring a small frontage, the Clohesy is ideal for this lot, as it allows for plenty of room for a shed, pool, gardens or whatever suits your fancy. Yarrabee lots are selling NOW off the plan, due for completion in early 2014. Land like this is a rare find, so be quick and take your pick. House and land are sold on separate contracts, and all pictures are an artists impression only. Total package deal: $335,500. Land at $118,500, home at $217,000. A full list of inclusions is available anytime. All enquiries are welcome. Call Debbie 0409 321 920 to change your life for the better. Visit us at amarooparkestate.com.au

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5 acres of pure lifestyle

PROPERTY Ticks ALL the

BOXES! 1 Acre Blocks Beautiful Rural Setting

Close to Town & Schools Bore on each block Town Water Attention lifestyle lovers, horse which is fully landscaped all around, enthusiasts, hobby farmers and grow- is very private and is complimented ing families looking for some land to with a natural look waterfall. make your mark on. If you are look- FEATURES: ing for five acres to keep your horses, • 3 bedrooms, all with built-ins plus plant some fruit trees, or have endless main with ensuite and spa room for the kids to run around, then • 2 separate living areas this is the place for you. • Air-conditioned throughout (5 splitAs soon as you set foot onto this systems) property, you will see the quality fin- • In-ground swimming pool with waishes in the home, the spacious in- terfall terior, the vast outdoor entertaining • Landscaped gardens all around areas and the natural look pool, the • Deep Bore + 500L rainwater tank wide open spaces and all of a sudden, • All gardens irrigated with main line all the boxes are ticked, there is even all around a couple of sheds for the man of the • 2 car carport doubles as another enhouse. tertaining area The clay brick home has three • 6m x 6m plus 3m x 3m sheds good sized bedrooms, all with built-ins • 2.07 ha and split-system air-conditioning, and Recently re-listed, with a recent the master with an ensuite which also price reduction, the owners are downhas a spa. The main living area is ab- sizing, they are motivated to hear any solutely huge, adjoins the dining room reasonable offers, and it won't be long in open plan design, and is also air- before this home is sold! So get in conditioned. A secondary living room, and book your inspection before it's also air-conditioned is also quite spa- too late. cious and adjoins the modern kitchen which boasts plenty of bench and For more information or to book a cupboard space, and beautifully inte- private inspection, please contact grated electrical appliances. EXCLUSIVE agent Remo Esposito Both living areas have sliding glass of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today. doors which lead out onto the main Phone 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473. outdoor entertaining area, which has www.girgentigroup.com recently been tiled. From here you can enjoy the elevaAddress: Emerald Heights Road, Mareeba tion of the property with Price: REDUCED TO $495,000 NEG great mountain views Agent: EXCLUSIVE Remo Esposito and cool breezes. A few Sibi Girgenti Real Estate short steps off the paContact: 0401 969 473 or 4092 5566 tio is the beautiful built in BBQ and pool area

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($3,000 paid on settlement, further $3,000 paid on completion of landscaping)

49 COSTIN STREET, MAREEBA  817m2 Fenced Allotment  3 Bedrooms  Extended Living Area  Fully Air Conditioned  Legal Height Under House  Fully Fenced  Rear Access To Large Backyard Excellent opportunity for an easy care low maintenance investment!

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PROPERTY MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES RENOVATED 3 BRM HOME WITH WARDROBES • MODERN KITCHEN • POLISHED TIMBER FLOORS • 1 BATHROOM & TOILET • COVERED LARGE ENT/BAR AREA & PARKING • FENCED 792M2 CORNER BLOCK

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52 Walsh street, Mareeba $220,000 2 bedroom home + study, located 5 minutes from Mareeba’s CBD. This home is bursting with potential. Situated on a 802m2 block which is partly fenced, lino throughout & carpet in the lounge, single car accommodation. Great first home or one for the investor. Currently tenanted with good rental income. For more information or to arrange an inspection do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111

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13 PETERS STREET, MAREEBA.....................$275,000 Don’t miss out on this fantastic investment situated in the central hub of Mareeba. This property offers 3 medium sized bedrooms fitted with airconditioning, polished timber floors throughout, timber blinds, screens, fully fenced yard & a large 2 bay Colorbond shed. Currently tenanted with great rental returns. For more information or to arrange an inspection do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111

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THIS highset three bedroom home Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agenfeatures a spacious kitchen/dining cies at 7 Hort Street, Mareeba on with a separate lounge upstairs and a 4092 1556 or Mark 0428 121 520 second combined kitchen/dining and and Lyn 0427 153 868, or email lounge area downstairs. mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au It has two bathrooms, two toilets, fans/air-conditioning, an upstairs and downstairs patio, a garden shed Address: Mareeba and all on a 1012m2 alPrice: $280,000 lotment. Inspect: By Appointment A rental home achievAgent: Mareeba Real ing $300.00 per week Estate Agencies within walking distance Contact: 4092 1556 to the CBD.

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> 4 BEDROOM HOME + ENSUITE > WALK IN ROBE > AIR-CONDITIONING TO MAIN & MEDIA ROOM > CARPETS & TILED THROUGHOUT > PATIO > LARGE CORNER BLOCK > FULLY FENCED YARD + DOG RUN > DOUBLE LOCKABLE GARAGE > OUTSIDE PETS WELCOME If you would like more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on (07) 4092 2111 or visit Mareeba Property Management at 159 Byrnes Street, Mareeba. www.rentmpm.com.au

Big family value and two bathrooms Located within walking distance to the CBD this extra large home will give your family loads of space with sensational open planning living with extra large family room. Separate main lounge and dining with spacious kitchen with loads of cupboard space plus walk in Address: pantry this home Price: is has everything Inspect: for your family on Agent: a large scale. Start Big FamContact: ily Living today.

If you would like further information or a private inspection of this property, please call Marketing Agent Aurelia Rogato 0418 183 555. Rogatobros.com. au/1922894

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Enjoy the quiet life minutes from town

• Averaging $100,000 net profit • Certified organic farm + commercial dried fruit operation • Established markets • 10 hectares with highway frontage • 45 minutes to Cairns International Airport • Packing shed complete with commercial kitchen + staff accommodation • Spacious 4 bedroom home • 17 ML water allocation + bore + dam • Growth and value adding opportunities Price: $795,000 Neg Contact: John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

Contact exclusive agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961. raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1040958

MAREEBA $398,000 NEG John Goncalves Ray White Rural Mareeba 0407 690 961

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our tropical weather. Many of the other great features include built-ins and air-conditioning to all bedrooms, as well as ensuite and W.I.R. to master, security screened, tiled along with energy efficient tinted windows and hot water system. In the hallway there are extra cupboards for linen and storage. Along with the double remote garage is a 6m x 9m undercover carport for 2 vehicles with 3m x 9m enclosed with roller door access, so plenty of room for everyone's vehicles. Why bother building? All the hard work is done!

MAREEBA REDUCED TO $445,000 NEG John Goncalves Ray White Rural Mareeba 0407 690 961

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cess and a 3.6m x 6m lean to which will come in handy, not to mention the additional garden shed, greenhouse and the all important chook pen. If you’re looking for an immaculate family home with room to move in a rural setting but still handy to town, then don’t go past this property without an inspection. Contact John Goncalves today on 0407 690 961. raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1004912

The original four bedroom plan was altered to feature three large bedrooms, the master with a his and hers built-in-robe and convenient ensuite. The second bedroom, quite easily mistaken as the main because of its size, along with the third bedroom both have builtins and plenty of natural light and ventilation. The yard, fully fenced, has a lovely country feel with plenty of hard work already established in the gardens. Down the Address: back an imPrice: pressive 6m x Agent: 7m colourbond shed with two Contact: roller door ac-

Why bother building when you could purchase this fully air-conditioned family home with huge outdoor entertaining patio, located in possibly the best cul-de-sac in Mareeba. This modern four bedroom, two bathroom home sits on a 1722m2 allotment, completely landscaped with lawns and native gardens encouraging an array of birdlife and butterflies Inside you are greeted by a separate formal tiled living, slide back a door and you will be pleasantly surprised to find a combined open plan family room, dining and kitchen. The kitchen features all the mod cons you would expect including a dishwasher, pantry and double fridge space. For those who love to entertain, flowing directly from the family living is a Address: huge tiled outdoor Price: area complete with Agent: guest toilet, ceiling fans and pull down Contact: shades - ideal for

Situated on a 3338m2 allotment in a quiet cul-de-sac only minutes from the Mareeba Post Office but with a real country feel, this modern three bedroom, two bathroom home has it all! Immaculately presented, the home boasts two separate living areas. The formal, a spacious area easily closed off with sliding doors that would also make the ideal media room. The family living area combines with the dining/kitchen and leads out onto a tiled patio with timber feature for privacy. Back inside, the modern kitchen features a breakfast bar/server, quality appliances including a gas cooktop, plenty of cupboard space and unique feature windows.

Family loves to entertain

A PlAce To cAll Home Located in a lovely quiet street, a short drive to town and close to amenities, this well presented home with a practical design is one you will love the moment you step through the front door. • 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-ins • Master bedroom with patio access • Large kitchen with breakfast bar • Spacious living areas • No rear neighbours + back patio that overlooks bushland • Low maintenance gardens and fully fenced yard

eScAPe To THe coUNTRY • PRICED TO SELL • MOTIVATED VENDORS • DON’T MISS OUT!!! • Fenced 5.5 acres of usable flat land, ideal for horses or small crops • 7 MLS of gravity fed channel water • 4 bedroom plus office clay brick home • Enormous outdoor entertaining area or room to park 6 vehicles • 6m x 6m Colorbond shed with caravan extension and additional storage • Minutes from town, down a no-through road

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Price: $340,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

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This home is picture perfect with nothing to do but to move in. • 3 bedrooms, main with airconditioning and walk-in robe • Open plan living areas • 2 toilets + good sized laundry with plenty of storage space • Solidly constructed with masonry block external & internal walls • 814m2 fully fenced block with 6m x 4m lockable shed • Large yard with a private covered entertainment area • Close to local shops and schools Vendors are motivated to sell and priced this lovely home realistically. Price: $275,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

The owners of this much loved family home have decided to reluctantly sell. • 4219m2 fully fenced block • Spacious well designed kitchen • 3 large brms, all with built-ins, main with ensuite & airconditioning • Separate lounge & dining areas with feature wall • Large outdoor undercover area that overlooks pool • 12m x 10m Colorbond shed with 2 phase power • 6m x 6m garage plus garden & pool shed • Both bore & town water With motivated vendors, this property represents great buying and only an inspection will give you a true appreciation of what is on offer. Price: NOW $385,000 Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

The saying “don’t judge a book by its cover” rings true in this instance, as this home is surprisingly large under roof with loads of features. • 4 bedrooms, all with built-ins (3 with airconditioning) • 2 bathrooms, main completely renovated with spa • Kitchen has loads of bench and cupboard space • Huge main living area with airconditioning and security screens • Full length tiled patio complete with sun shades • Large 6m x 8m powered shed + greenhouse • Fenced with low maintenance front garden • Double carport Price: $334,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent John Goncalves on 0407 690 961

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INDEX

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Air Conditioning Auto Electrician

Blinds Brick laying Building/Renovating Butcher

DIRECTORY

Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Clothing Concerting

Driving School

AIR CONDITIONING

Furniture

FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell... M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

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

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619 CONSTRUCTION

Butcher

JAMIE & ANTONELLA RYAN PH: 4091 2102 • FAX: 4091 5655

65 Tolga Rd, Atherton • athcarelectrics@bigpond.com

Venue Hire

Security

CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

SUPERCLEAN

Electrical Contractors

Commercial Cleaners Pty Ltd Outside 3 Bedroom House Washed $95 Paths Done at 1/2 Price

Have Your Roof Cleaned by Superclean and We Will Wash the Ouside of Your House as a BONUS!!

SOLAR PANELS WASHED BY HAND!

• Great Pensioners Discounts • “One FREE Call Does It All” • Will Match Any Other Written Quote • Qld Govt Preferred

Phone George Freecall 1800 063 024 Mobile 0417 610 679

CLOTHING

Lic No. 55472

99 Vaughan St, Mareeba Q.4880 service@tablelandelectrical.com.au PHONE: 4092 4146

Commercial • Domestic • Industrial • Mining Installations, Repairs & Maintenance

Battistin Electrical Daniel Battistin

• Residential • Commercial • Repairs/Maintenance • Phones • Airconditioners

CONCRETING

ATHERTON CAR ELECTRICS SPECIALISTS IN:

P: 4091 3925 • E: shepsoutfitters@bigpond.com

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Starter Motors & • CARS TRUCKS • GME & Uniden • CARAVANS Alternators, TRACTORS • 2 Way Radios, Spotlights • BIKES BUSES • & Accessories, Batteries & Accessories, Car Audio MOTORHOMES • • BOATS ALL YOUR AUTO ELECTRICAL NEEDS

• HATS • JEANS • SADDLERY • JEWELLERY • • BOOTS • SHIRTS • HOMEWARES • BAGS •

www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566

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Roofing

Nurseries

Skip Bins

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

96 James Street, Mareeba

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

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Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance Promotion/Marketing

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

“ACE IT EVERYTIME”

CURTAINS & BLINDS

P: 4092 6271

Mini Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

Handy Men Home/Decor House Removals

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel

Custom Made

Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

Glazier

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Irrigation IT Specialist

Electrical Embroidery Earthmoving

Mobile 0448 856 187

Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 Email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld 4880

SONCIN ELECTRICAL PT

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

BSA no. 1218243

TOLGA BUTCHERY MAIN STREET, TOLGA PH: (07) 4095 4207 MOB: 0438 954 206

Licence No. 51413 CEC No. A5891084

electrical

For all your Electrical, Airconditioning & Solar needs!

Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

CHILDCARE & KINDERGARTEN

 Domestic Commercial  Industrial Solar  Repairs & Maintenance  Telephone & Networking Cabling Airconditioning Installation & Electrical Wiring

Call Sandro for your FREE QUOTE 0417 843 015 or Ph/Fax: 4092 7536 info@soncinelectrical.com.au

EMBROIDERY DRIVING SCHOOL

Jane Peters Phone: 0427 932 776

Constance Street.....................4092 1912 Director: Sue Powell Dunlop Street...........................4092 5277 Director: Kim-Marie Watkins Outside School Hours Care....4092 2431

BLINDS

Truck Driver Training: LR, MR, HR & HC CHEAP

Call 0438 295 437 RATES! EARTHMOVING

Do it right the first time!

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

BLINDS

Trust the BLIND specialists! Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

CLEANING SERVICES

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

Supply & Fit

BRICK LAYING

MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767 or 4092 4449

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

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

Cleaning Solutions Outstanding Results Residential & Commercial Cleaning Solutions For: • Carpets • Tile & Grout • Vinyl • Upholstery • Rugs • Spot & Stain Removal • Mattresses • Fabrics • Driveways & Footpaths • 24 Hour Water Restoration • new Premier Shampoo & Steam Clean Service!

Let the professionals take care of it!

Servicing

T: 4092 2160 - M: 0417 758 302 ALL Areas! E: abelservices@bigpond.com

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your local business guide

DeeB’s Grader Hire All Earthworks

Call Rob

0418 456 307

Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com PO Box 1923, Mareeba Q.4880 ABN: 98 735 499 133

ENTERTAINMENT

PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE

PIER

We are the future!

CALL CARL 0408 924 312

FARMING SECTOR For all your labour requirements in the farming sector, please contact us for further information. Being involved in the farming sector for over 15 years, we are sure that we can be of help to you in any aspect of your labour requirements. “Many hands make light work”

accounts@harvestpersonnel.com.au or Phone 0498 991 189 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

DIRECTORY Glazing

Fertilizer

IRRIGATION

TABLELAND FERTILIZERS

There’s always better value at CRT.

GRAHAME McKENZIE MOBILE 0407 226 022 FURNITURE

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials • Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings

• Sliding Glass Doors & Windows • Residential & Commercial Glazing • Shower Screens & Robes • Glass Replacement • Security Doors • Security Screens • Fly Screens • Louvres • Mirrors

D R S GLASS

• GLASS REPLACEMENTS • SHOWER SCREENS • WARDROBES • MIRRORS • WINDOW & DOOR REPAIRS • SECuRITy & FLy SCREENS MAREEBA & THE TABLELANDS

DANIEL SCHuLZ

ALL WORK UNDER $3300

 0487 792 539 ABN 80 672 905 686 HANDY MEN

209 Byrnes St, Mareeba • P: 4092 1017 E: hastiecf@tpg.com.au

the handy, handymen

FUEL receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

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

FLOOR COVERINGS

John and Pete We do just about everything!

Seven Building TradeS Seven elecTronic TradeS • General Carpentry, Cupboards Electronic Repairs and Advice • • Painting, Plastering, Doors & Locks Antenna Systems & Outlets • • Tiling, Paving, Small Concreting Satellite Free-to-air, Data & Comms • • Kitchens, Bathrooms, Fencing Theatre Systems, PVRs, DVDs • and did i mention We do laWns & gardens!

John

0409 802 778

Pete

0447 317 797

Pensioner Discounts available & Free quotes! (will accept jobs under $3300 only)

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Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796

FLOORS

A.J. MYLES & CO. HOUSE RELOCATORS Complete House Relocation Services

• Modern Equipment • Restumped & Raised • Houses Bought & Sold • Insurance Cover

PHONE: 0413 913 989 BSA LICENCE NO. 30191

ABN 26 111 244 823

IRRIGATION

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

your local business guide Glazing LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF

PHONE 4095 8222

1800WINDOWS BSA 1068200

www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

sales@tpprural.com

Machinery - Truck Hire

M&P Goldfinch Enterprises P/L NEW Mini Concrete Truck Caters for small loads up to 2.6m across the Tablelands!! PLUS Tipper & Bobcat Available

BRIAN LOCCISANO MANAGER - NORTH QUEENSLAND

PHONE 4093 3776 6475 KENNEDY HIGHWAY WALKAMIN QLD 4872 apseeds@activ8.net.au www.apseeds.com.au

All enquires call Mick on 0417 720 959 or 4092 3849 - Email: mpgoldfinch@bigpond.com

TRUCK & BACKHOE

HIRE

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

ATTACHMENTS: Auger, Rock Breaker, Forks, Vibrating Plate, Road Profiler + a full range of buckets and tilting buckets

Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com GUARANTEED!

ABN: 74 629 292 635

MOTOR MECHANIC

MAREEBA MOTORS

45 Chewko Rd, P.O. Box 131, MAREEBA

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography

• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFI Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels and EFI Vehicles

MOTOR MECHANIC

WEDDINGS • CELEBRATIONS • ALL OCCASIONS •

JIM HATCHMAN 0488 562 921

Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba P: 4092 2475 M: 0417 746 140

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

PLUMBING FRANK DE ROSA LICENSED PLUMBER AND DRAINER Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Maintenance Plumbing

Frank

HOME: 4092 1694 MOBILE: 0417 796 909

PLUMBING, PUMPS & GAS BSA 116 4856

4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station 74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880

Installation, Servicing & Repairs

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

Nursery

Gas & Gas Applianes, Water Filtration & Purification, Maintenance Plumbing, Pumps, Sewer & Storm Water Solutions

Ben Malcolm

24 Hour Service Covering all areas

p: 4092 7333 m: 0402 031 813 plumbingpumpsandgas@bigpond.com

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

For $26 per week this spot could be yours!

ON THE TABLELANDS

Pasture Seeds

30 James Street, Mareeba

PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

JBH

26 REYNOLDS ST, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 P: 4092 1174 F: 4092 3084

40 ECLIPSE DRIVE, ATHERTON QLD. 4883 P: 4091 3100 F: 4091 3177

For $26 per week

ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts

QBSA 50670 - LICENCE NO. 10516

business

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

POOL MAINTENANCE

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

PHONE: 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

The Express, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 PAGE 23

business PROMOTION/MARKETING

DIRECTORY SKIP BINS

• 2, 3, 4 & 6m Skip Bins • 10T Tilt Truck with Crane • S160 Bobcat for Clean Ups • 68 Inch Zero Turn Mower • 100mm Wood Chipper • 100HP Tractor & TILT TRUCK • 2m Heavy Duty Slasher • 2.4m Mulcher • 3m No Till Seeder www.peeramonskips.com.au • 3m Rotary Hoe

TREE LOPPING

Are your trees becoming too big for your yard?

BRANCHING OUT

PEERAMON SKIPS, BAGS

Yard Clean Ups: Large or Small

0447 007 685

SECURITY

Timber

Tree Specialist

SCAN CODE FOR MORE INFO

Prune and remove your trees or palms quickly and efficiently! • Stump Grinding Available • Fully Insured • Free Quotes Paul and Ishta Richmond branching.out@bigpond.com

ALL AREAS 0400 326 670

5 Willow Road, Tolga - PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 Wooden it be nice! PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 - FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377

SKIP BINS

TREE LOPPING

TRANSPORT

RAD SKIPS

AA TAYLORS TREELOPPING

Leavis TransporT services

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

(a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m 14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS! LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

 FULLY INSURED  QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED CLIMBERS  OBLIGATION FREE WRITTEN QUOTE  WOOD CHIPPER, STUMP GRINDER, CHERRY PICKER, TRUCK & BOBCAT  TRAVEL ALL TABLELANDS AND BEYOND  PROFESSIONAL, EFFICIENT, SAFE & FRIENDLY  NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

Ph: 4095 4595 - Fax: 4095 5393 Mobile 0400 954 595

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 Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

4035 2034

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

TRAVEL

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

CARRIERS OF REFRIGERATED AND DRY FREIGHT TO NORTH QUEENSLAND MAREEBA DEPOT: WALLY AMORY PHONE 0421 839 353 ABN 87 010 461 257

For all security needs call...

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers

TRANSPORT

MRT

• Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service

TRANSPORT

• Transport of fruit and vegetables to Cairns Wholesalers - No refrigeration

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

MAREEBA 4092 4222 ATHERTON 4091 3411 www.travelexperience.com.au

VENUE HIRE

HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

• Australia-wide deliveries of parcelled freight - Max 20 kilos

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions!

• Palletised dry freight up to 1000 kilos to all cities and major centres - From Atherton

For More Information Phone 4091 1589 or Email: leavis@bigpond.com

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Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

email us: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Church Notices

For Rent

Living Waters An Encouraging

for rent

WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday 10am & 6pm Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

Thought:

Worry is the darkroom where negatives can develop.

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

Tutoring

Wedding

Classical and Flamenco guitar lessons and Bass lessons. 0447 056 469

getting Married? John Keal Marriage Celebrant. Ph 4092 4507

Training courses offered locally for indigenous adults interested in working as teachers or teacher aides. Contact Ingrid in Ravenshoe on 4097 5209 or Marnie in Mareeba 4092 2556.

Wish someone you love a happy wedding day in

The Express! Phone 40923464

3brm newly renovated house. Mareeba. 6x7m shed, garden shed, fenced. 3 Rental References Required. $300/wk Phone: 0409927319 Mt Garnet Travellers Park. Available now. Onsite van $150 per week. 2x 1 BRM cottages $160 p/w, or $180 p/w. Tabo Village houses $180-$210 p/w. (Power extra for all above) Must have checkable ref’s. Please call Angie on (07) 4097 9335.

Lost Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

Like a photo you have seen in the paper or on facebook

order your copy today

Phone 4092 3464

4wd / tyres

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

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What’s coming up!

LOST CAT RewaRd offeRed foR the RetuRn of tango Missing in Mareeba since 30th June, black 2 year old male, desexed and microchipped, much loved family member. Please help bring him home!

Please Call 0409 482 464 foR any Possible sightings

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FIED I S S A L C nE DEADLI Ay! is 4pm every

fax us: 4092 6346

FrID

NOW Call Natasha 64 or email: on 4092 34 om.au ssnewspaper.c re p x e e th @ in m ad

Events Calender

November 2-3rd Supporters of 65 Roses & Cystic Fibrosis 4 families Garage Sale. 31 Vaughan St, MAREEBA - 7.30am. 3rd Mareeba Speedway Free walking group every TUESDAY & THURSDAY 5.30pm Meeting at The Lakes Entrance on Rankin Street.

For further information on any of the above events contact Natasha on 4092 3464

Childcare Mareeba Community Kindergarten Inc.

PLAYGROUP

9.30am - 12noon Mondays during term 4 at sutherland st Kindy Building

For Pre-KIndy Aged ChIldren and their Parents / Guardians (those born between 1st July, 2009 and 30th June, 2010). Younger siblings welcome. Cost: Gold Coin Per Child neXt PlAYGroUP on MondAY 28th oCtoBer ContACt nAtAlie on 0447 062 201 for More infoMAtion

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CLASSIfieds Public Notice Living Waters Church

Position Vacant St Stephen’s Catholic College, Mareeba

ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE b le Non-Perisha Food Items

WANTED!

• Canned Foods • Biscuits • Cereals • Long-Life Milk • Toilet Tissues etc

HELP THOSE IN NEED FOOD PARCELS ARE DELIVERED ACROSS THE TABLELANDS DONATIONS MAY BE LEFT AT: Travel Experience, Vernon Street, Atherton The Express Office, Walsh Street, Mareeba Living Waters Church, 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CALL LIVING WATERS 4092 6888 For Sale Husqvarna Zero Turns Huge range 5 Year WarranTY

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

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Garage Sale GARAGE SALE

Saturday 26th Oct Starts 6.30am 40 Amaroo Drive Mareeba. Kitchenware, clothing, few appliances, books & toys.

Secure this spot NOW!

Pets

Adopt-A-Pet Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

We still have one little Catahoula cross boy looking for a brand new start to life. He will be a large boy when he grows to capacity, so will only suit those lovers of large breeds who have some space. He is a bright and cheerful boy with wonderful blue eyes that look into your soul.

www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Anniversary Rosanna & Peter Avolio 22nd October, 2013

Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary Lots of love Mirella & Monica Avolio & Mum Avolio.

Peter & Rosanna Avolio ~ 22nd October ~

Congratulations on 25 years! Lots of love Mick, Angie, Adrian, Heidi, Rico, Keiran, Christina & Buddy.

2007 Ford ranger PJ

RWC, 2.5L diesel, tow bar, wood tray, GS dropsides, HD springs, VG vehicle, 144,500klms, 6 months rego. $9,900 ONO Ph: 0418 187 931

St Stephen’s is a Catholic co-educational secondary college situated at Mareeba, 60 kms west of Cairns. Established in 2006, the college offers a quality, educational experience for students in both academic and vocational fields. In 2014, St Stephen’s will cater for 460 students with an enrolment of approximately 600 anticipated with the inclusion of Year 7 in 2015. As a result of the continued strong growth of the college, several non-teaching positions have become available for 2014. Office Manager & Personal Assistant Full Time Permanent Position Commencing 13 January, 2014 School Officer - Industrial Technology & Design Part-Time Term Time Permanent Position 15 Hours Per Week - Commencing 20 January, 2014 Administration Officer - Finance Part-Time Term Time Permanent Position 12 Hours Per Week - Commencing 20 January, 2014 School Officer - Learning Support Part-Time Term Time Permanent Position 27.5 Hours Per Week - Commencing 20 January, 2014 School Officer - Learning Support Part-Time Term Time Contract Position 27.5 Hours Per Week - Commencing 20 January, 2014 Please submit your application containing a: • Covering Letter outlining your experience and reasons for interest in the position • Resume with the names of three referees Application should be addressed to: The Principal, St Stephen’s Catholic College P.O. Box 624, MAREEBA, QLD 4880 Email: principal@sscc.qld.edu.au Applications close Friday 1 November, 2013 Information and application packs are available on the Catholic Education website: www.cns.catholic.edu.au

Call Natasha on 4092 3464 Position Vacant PAPER DELIVERERS

WANTED MAREEBA AND ATHERTON

EXERCISE WHILE YOU EARN!

PHONE: 0435 731 675

Peter & Rosanna Avolio 22nd OctOber, 2013 Congratulations on your 25th Wedding Anniversary. Lots of love Frank, Ginetta, Tracey, Gino & Giovanna.

Peter & Rosanna Avolio ~~~ 22nd October, 2013 ~~~

Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary Love Giulio, Vanessa, Anita, Gabriella, Marco & Tracey.

For Sale 2012 OZ trail camper trailer hardly used great condition lots of extras $7500 ono. Canon 1000D SLR kit with lenses flash & more $2000 ono. Phone: 40533140. Saddles endurance Prestige Desert Light and jumping Stubben Excellent condition $1500 each 0407334032. Arab Gelding 10 yrs 14.3hh Proven endurance heavyweight Quilty Buckle 2013 $4500 0407334032. TWO Bull Arab pups, female, 4mths old, vaccinated and wormed $100ea, ph:0408457928.

Public Notice 106 Squadron (Tablelands)

AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE CADETS The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC) is the premier youth organisation sponsored by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The Squadron will be holding an Open Day on the 26th October between 10.00am and 3.00pm at the Unit’s Facility at 2A Abbott Street, Mareeba. Please contact the Commanding Officer: Flight Lieutenant (AAFC) Stephen Fowler Phone: (07) 4054 1969 - Mobile: 0437 774 536 Email: co.106sqn@aafc.org.au Web: www.aafc.org.au

RECRUITING NOW!!!

The Annual General Meeting of

Mareeba Meals on Wheels Inc. Will be held at the CWA Hall, Wilkes Street Mareeba at 10.00am Wednesday 13th November 2013

This is the second attempt at holding the AGM due to the lack of a quorum at the first AGM. Business of the meeting will be the receiving of Minutes of last AGM, Management Committee Report, Financial Report and Auditor’s Report, Election of Officers and Management Committee, and Appointment of an Auditor. All interested persons and service organisations are invited to attend. It is essential that an effective Management Committee is in place to ensure the continuity of the meal service to our community, and so interested persons are invited to nominate for a position on the Management Committee. Written nominations on the approved form need to be provided to the Secretary at least 14 days before the date of the meeting. Nomination forms are available from the Meals on Wheels Kitchen, 2A Fuelling Street, Mareeba. Volunteers to assist with kitchen duties and delivery of meals to clients are also urgently required and enquiries can be made to the Kitchen Coordinator on telephone 4092 2278.

106 Squadron (Tablelands) Cheapest house in Mareeba Located near CBD. PHONE 0429 933 884

chipper/ mulcher

Hansa C13 Serious machine - Australian made, little used & in GC. $2500 (New price over $5000). Unit will take up to 90mm logs. Phone 4093 8359.

98’ Canter Mitsubishi twin cab. 7 seater, 3.5 tonne with canopy, low km’s. $13 500 Call 0427 563 570 your local Market place

Public Notice Gummi Junga A b o r i g i n a l Corporation advise that Bonny Glen (NQ) Pty Ltd Clinton Paradise and Donna Armstrong are no longer associated with Bonny Glen Station, Bonny Glen Patrol Holding or Gummi Junga Aboriginal Corporation and do not have any authority to act or represent in relation to Bonny Glen Station.

RECRUITING NOW!!!

LOCAL AREA PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN 2013 - 2017 The Public Consultation Period on the Tablelands Regional Council Local Area Pest Management Plan 2013 - 2017 is open and will remain open until 15 November, 2013. Everyone has a role to minimise the impact of pest plants and animals in the region. Members of the public and anyone with an interest is invited to view the Plan online at www. trc.qld.gov.au or at the Atherton, Malanda, Herberton and Ravenshoe Council Offices and Libraries. Ian Church CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 MAREEBA QLD 4880 www.trc.qld.gov.au Carinya Home Goose Club Raffle Results Drawn on 15/10/2013 1st: D. Godfrey - No. 16733 2nd: R. Blanch - No. 15696 3rd: A. McDonald - No. 15648 4th: R. Beveridge - No. 16595 5th: J. Zanetti - No. 16803 6th: R. Blanch - No. 15692 Thanks to all who supported Carinya

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EXPRESS sPORT

Srhoj and Cater take out player of the year awards Katia Spena, Samantha Cater, Wayne Srhoj, Ben Fresta and Adem Latif

The Mareeba United Football Club presentation night at Borzi Park on October 19 celebrated a stellar year for the club with about 170 players, supporters and members turning out to celebrate the season past. The fans did not leave disappointed – the race for the club’s most valuable player went down to the wire with one of the club’s favourite sons Wayne Srhoj taking out the Player Of The Year award, pipping midfield partner Dennis Allen by

three points and Bulls captain Victor Madrid by five points. Madrid led the race after the first six rounds, only for Allen to jump in front by one point after round 12 of the FNQ premier league season, with Srhoj taking the lead with only two rounds remaining. Defender Kane Alderton enjoyed his first season with the Bulls in the premier league, taking out the Most Consistent Award and also the Play-

ers Player award. Madrid was named the club’s Best and Fairest, while defender Shaun Owens took out the Most Improved Award and Robert Pendneza gained the Golden Boot for 2013. Exciting 18-year-old Ben Fresta took out the club’s Rising Star award after breaking onto the premiers side and proving his worth alongside Bulls legends Madrid, Srhoj and Allen. Ladies star Samantha Cater won Ladies Player

of the Year while 15-year-old Katia Spena won the Ladies Rising Star award and 13-year old Adem Latif was named Junior Player of the Year. Antonio Panetta was inducted into the club’s Hall of Fame. Club president Alex Srhoj said that while the club was proud of the achievements of 2013, the club is nowhere near satisfied and will be more determined than ever for a bigger and better 2014.

Cycle stage at Tinaroo The second leg of a world-renowned mountain biking race wrapped up on the shores of Lake Tinaroo on October 20. The Crocodile Trophy, the biggest adventure bike ride in the world, challenges 70 riders to cross 940 kilometres of beautiful yet harsh Australian terrain as they complete a long open loop from Smithfield through the Tablelands and up to Cooktown. Stage 2 of the race began at Copperlode Dam and finished at Tinaroo, coinciding with the presentations ceremony of the annual Barra Bash. Many riders crossed the line exhausted

only to be left gawking at the enormous barramundi hauled in by the anglers. Australian rider Mark Frendo finished the 89-kilometre second leg in first place, retaining his lead from the first stage. If he continues his performance for the rest of the course he will be the first Australian in 10 years to win the race. The top prize for the race is a free ticket to next year’s event, saving the winner $2500. Race organiser Gerhard Schonbacher said the 19-year-old race was proceeding very well despite the brutal October heat.

SPORT DRAWS & RESULTS: MUFC SIX-A-SIDE DRAW - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23 LADIES 6.45pm - 1 Snatch v The Ausomes (REF Intimidators). LADIES 6.45pm - 2 Intimidators v HYPE REF Ghensi. AG MENS 7.30pm - 1 Mareeba Mazda v Jumbi’s REF Road Runners AG MENS 7.30pm - 2 Chewko Warriors v Friggers (A) REF Los Torros. BG MENS 7.30pm - 3 Question Mark v Travesty REF Flamin Turtles CG MENS 7.30pm - 4 Rambo’s Warrrior v Guards REF Prick Relatins. LADIES 7.30pm - 5 Chickdees v Cougars REF Ballistics. AG MENS 8.15pm - 1 Road Runners v Los Torros REF Jumbi’s. LADIES 8.15pm 2 Ballistics v Travel Bugs REF Cougars. BG MENS 8.15pm - 3 FlaminTurtles v The Bandits REF Question Mark. CG MENS 8.15pm - 4 Prick Relations v BYE. LADIES 8.15pm - 5 Common Reds v Ghensi REF Hype MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC. SUMMER SEASON FIXTURES - DRAW WEDNESDAY 23RD OCTOBER 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 10’S JUNIORS - COACHING AND GAMES. 5.00 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TIGERS VS DRAGONS. 5.25 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TAIPANS VS DRAGONS. 5.50 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TAIPANS VS TIGERS 6.30 PM SENIOR MENS - COMETS VS LIEUTENANT DANS C/S: SEMI-PROS REFS: E.HASTIE & B.EBNER. 7.30 PM SENIOR MENS - STINGRAYS VS SEMI-PROS C/S: COMETS REFS: E.HASTIE & D.SCHMIDT THURSDAY 24TH OCTOBER 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - FLAMINGOES VS ALL STARS REFS: M.EBNER & A.SMITH 5.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - BULLETS VS PANTHERS REFS: B.CATER & B.RUGGERI 6.00 PM SENIOR LADIES – TEQUILA SLAMMERS VS SAPPHIRES C/S: B/STEGGLES REFS: E.HASTIE & M.AUE. 7.00 PM SENIOR LADIES - BAIADA STEGGLES VS GUMMAZ C/S: T/SLAMMERS REFS: C.HOOLEY & F.PATOLO. 8.00 PM

SENIOR LADIES - LOCALS VS UNIQUES C/S: GUMMAZ REFS: E.HASTIE & A.GOODYEAR. BYE: SENIOR LADIES - KILLERS FRIDAY 25TH OCTOBER 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - NONE-YA VS KANGAROOS REFS: B.CATER & S.MYRTEZA 5.00 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - JAGUARS VS EAGLES REFS: B.RUGGERI & C.MYRTEZA (NOTE: DOUBLE POINTS FOR JAGUARS AND NORMAL POINTS EAGLES) Mareeba Rifle Club inc. The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a double 600yd, 10+11 shot comp. on Sunday the 20th October 2013. Conditions were quite vicious at times, this is reflected in the scores. The Mareeba Rifle Club’s numbers were swelled by a large contingent of Cairns Rifle Club shooters. F Open: B. Ellis (Mareeba): 50.0; 58.2 – 108.2 J. Baxter (Mareeba): 55.2; 52.0 - 107.2 J. Todd (Mareeba): 53.2; 53.0 – 106.0 T. Armstrong (Cairns): 52.1; 55.3 – 107.4 F STD: V. Cusick (Cairns): 56.1; 54.2 – 110.3 S. Lazarus (Cairns): 55.0; 58.2 – 113.2 TR: L. Ross (Cairns): 46.2; 45.0 – 91.1 J. Cox (Cairns): 45.1; 48.1 – 93.2 M. Beecham (Mareeba): 49.3; 54.6 – 103.9 S. Durham (Mareeba): 46.4; 52.3 – 98.7 D. Ford (Mareeba): 48.5; 47.3 – 97.8 The Mareeba Rifle Club held it’s annual general meeting at the completion of the shoot. Next week 27th October the Club will hold a double 500 yd comp. , depending on numbers the Club either 2 X15 shot matches, or a 10 +11 shot match MAREEBA GOLF CLUB - PENNANTS Sunday October 20 was the last round before semi finals in 2 weeks time in Mareeba. Mareeba played Paradise Palms in

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“A’ “B” & “C” grade with the following results. “A” grade lost 3-2 Winners Paul O’shea & Karl Krauss. “B” grade lost 3-2 Winners Bruce Gilmore & Tim Lambert. “C” grade lost 3-2 Winners Michael Blunt & Chris Hogar. The Mareeba A & C grade teams still made the semi finals next week where they will play either Cairns or Half Moon Bay Unfortunately the B grade team had to win today to qualify for the semi’s but failed by 1 game. In 2 weeks Mareeba Golf Club will be holding the semi finals with 60 players from clubs over FNQ participating to see who will make the grand final in A,B & C grades on Saturday 9 November in Atherton MAREEBA TENNIS Tues 7pm social: Winner: Cheryl Mid-week fixtures commence. Div. 4 Trisha d Jessica 36-20 Div.3 Pauline d Jayne 35-21. Narelle d Hannah 32-24. Dan d Alice 34-22. Div. 2 Mathew d David 30-24. Kim d Neale 32-24. Div 1 Cameron v Cassie 30 all tie. Alf d Scott 33-27 ARCHERY On Sunday October 20, visitors Keegan Antl, Jack Gamble, Francesco Bernado, Geoff Hinsby, Ruby Redman, Sean Cheong, Rich Veronese, Chris O’Donnel and Kyle Drew attended the Coaching session with George Neilson, Neil Stallard and Signe Dalsgaard. Daniel Pope and Mike Christensen shot practice. A 24T Marked FITA FIELD Round was shot during the afternoon as the third round of the club’s Field Championships. Results 24T Mk Field Round: Veteran Men’s Crossbow: G Neilson 304 . Open Men’s Compound: D Pope 329, G Hinsby 231 (visitor) U14 Boys Compound: W Smith 306. U10 Boys Recurve: B Dayes 226 . Next Sunday October 27 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. At 12.30md members will shoot Canberra Rounds (90 Arrows). The juniors are welcome to shoot their rounds during

the morning. U10 – Eagle Round (30 arrows each at 30m, 25 and 20m on 122cm face) U14 – Short Canberra (30 arrows each at 50, 40 and 30m on 122cm face) Seniors – Canberra Round (30 arrows each at 60, 50 and 40m on 122cm face). For further information please phone George Neilson on 4092 2228. MAREEBA BOWLS CLUB Tuesday 15/10/13 Warehouse Bowls: Touchers: Lead – Anna Rossett, Third – Tony Gava, Skip –Vince Mete. Wednesday: Ladies Mixed Social – Winners – Ethel Thompson, Peter Stevens, Elise Eaton R/U Melva Williams, Amando Rogato, Santina Tiraboschi. Sportsman’s prize: Phyl Bishop, Laurie Frankish, Raewyn Keddie. Thank you to Melva Williams for sponsoring this day. Thursday: Men’s Jackpot Pairs – Winners – Peter Soda, Vic Tiraboschi R/U Luka Barbir, Barry Lynne. Sunday: Mixed Social: Winners – Renato Avolio, Rose Parry, Sue Brady R/U Melva Williams, Trevor Gray, Lorraine Cummings. COMING EVENTS: Tuesday 22/10/13: Warehouse bowls 7pm start. Wednesday: Ladies Mixed Social, 1.30pm start, optional dress. Sponsored by Marge Duffield. Thursday: Men’s self-selected jackpot pairs 1.30pm start, casual dress. Sunday: Mixed Social, 1.30pm start, Casual dress. REMINDER to pre-book your table for Friday 25thOctober, 6pm. to be present for the drawing of our raffle of a 5 day trip on the M.V.Trinity Bay with a Buffet dinner and music by Dave Kirk, tickets available at the bar. A reminder also that Membership Fees are to be paid by October 31st. COMPETITION: Ladies 2014 Championship Singles - Sue Brady def. Eileen Stevens. Liz Plowman def. Joan Ciobo. Round 2 games to be played on Saturday 26th October at 2pm. are Norma Gray V. Sue Brady, Carmen Cobb V. Carmel DeZen. Rose Parry V. Liz Plowman. Lorraine Cummings V. Joy Dennis. Round 3 games to be played Saturday November 2nd. All round 2 games to be completed by this date. Selectors Rosters: Wednesday – Elise, Thursday– Barry and John, Sunday – Liz

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Barra Bash success

By Boyd Robertson

Bandits captain Brenden Paine at the bat during October 20’s game against the new Mission Beach side

Bandits roll Mission Beach The Mareeba Bandits have slid into an easy win over an inexperienced Mission Beach side at Davies Park on October 20. Things went well for the Bandits all the way through the one-day game, winning the toss and heading out to bat first. Mareeba scored four for 236 off 30 overs, with captain Brenden Paine scoring 84 not out. Ben Turner also distinguished himself with 70 runs. When sides switched Mareeba proved to be as dangerous to the novices on the bowl as they were in the bat, with standout Brett Pierce taking four wickets for 45 runs, three of them being caught and bowled. Brett Brewer took two wickets for 15 runs off six overs.

The club’s up-and-comer Kodee Shannon took two wickets for 13 runs, also off six overs. Vice-captain Danny Shaw said that although the new Mission Beach team had been “an unknown quantity” they still had a way to go. “All in all it was a comfortable win for us,” he said. “Mission Beach are very new – I don’t think they even have a grounds yet, and they will have to be focusing on their training. “Brett Peirce was impressive today but Kodee Shannon is really making a name for himself – he’s doing very well and he’s impressing us a lot.” This week the Bandits will take on United from Cairns for a two-day game, also at Kerribee Park.

From PAGE 1 Jon and Jake Newham won’t be complaining about the one that got away, that’s for sure. The Mossman father-son team pulled in several behemoth barramundi at the annual Tinaroo Barra Bash over the weekend, netting themselves the title of Champion Angler and Heaviest Barra Junior Boys while they were at it. Jon’s two conquests weighed 28.5 and 24.55 kilograms, respectively, while Jake, not to be outdone, landed a 24.50-kilo barra that was nearly as big as he was. Jon fought two different battles for each fish. “The big one mostly ran underwater, he only breached once and I was afraid he was going to spool me when he did,” he said. “The smaller one was a bit more feisty, he jumped a lot and kicked around.” Jon hooked the larger fish on soft plastic while kayaking off the head near Tinaburra on the morning of October 19, and finally dragged the beast to him after an epic 15-minute battle. “This is the biggest fish I’ve ever

caught,” he said. Jake also had to pit his endurance and skill against his massive catch. “He jumped and he thrashed around a lot,” he said. “I thought I was going to lose him but I got him in the end. “I was pretty exhausted when I pulled him in.” Jon and Jake have been coming to the Barra Bash for eight years, which this year was marked by inconsistent weather and a lower turnout. Tableland Fish Stocking Society secretary Ann Leighton told The Express that 1499 adults and 300 juniors had turned out for the Bash this year, with many sticking around at presentation time on October 20 for a shot at the randomly-drawn $10,000 winners’ cheque. Everybody but Wonga Beach man Leonn Mulkearns went home disappointed, however. Leonn said he was feeling “pretty awesome” about picking up the cheque. “I haven’t decided what I’m going to do with the money yet,” he said. “The girlfriend will probably be wanting an engagement ring.”

Annual six-a-side comp kicks off

Final trophy meet at Wondecla 2 year old Ashton Alderton gets a taste of six-a-side football on Wednesday night

The Mareeba United football Club’s annual summer six-a-side competition kicked off last on October 9, with a good turnout of high-quality teams making for a massive night of fastpaced football. In a replay of last season’s grand final in the mens A-grade competition, the Road Runners came out 4-1 victors over the Chewko Warriors, and the Intimdiators beat Snatch in what was a repeat of the 2014 Agrade final. MUFC president Alex Srhoj said “with close to 100 female players and 100 male players, the competition is strong in every division for what is normally a fast-paced feast of football action.”

ATHERTON TABLELANDS HOCKEY

SUMMER SIXES SIGN ON THURSDAY 24th OCTOBER, 2013 LODER PARK - HOCKEY CLUB HOUSE 5:30pm–6:30pm SEASON COMMENCES 5th NOVEMBER, 2013

FEES: Game Fees: Current full member of the Assoc: $100 2013 casual players of the Association: $150 (inclusive of registration & insurance fee)

New members: $150 (inclusive of registration & insurance fee) High-octane action at Tepon Raceway for the Tableland Competition Car Club’s final meet of the year

Friends and old acquaintances came from all over as the Tableland Competition Car Club (TCCC) held its 45th anniversary celebration at Tepon Raceway on October 19. The event was a great success with more than 150 past drivers, volunteers and fans attending to celebrate the club’s very interesting past. The TCCC presented Barry Kane with a lifetime membership award for his dedication to the club over the last 45 years. A Footy Show-style program called ‘The Stocky Show’ was the entertainment for the night, showing old photos, movies, stories and ‘anti-ads’.

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The Annual Trophy Day on October 20 saw a great turn out of cars and spectators, with roaring engines and spraying mud bringing the club’s season to a close with a smile on everyone’s face. Councillor Shaaron Linwood was given the honours of opening the new clubhouse. The results from the trophy meet were: A Grade: 1st Chris Ross 2nd Mitch Jonsson/ Sonia Day. B Grade: 1st Geoff Schulz 2nd Lucy Reed, 3rd John Tichborne. C Grade: 1st Blake Kidner 2nd Chad Scott, 3rd Darryl Cooper

MINIMUM AGE IS 12 YEARS ALL TEAMS ARE MIXED > Teams consist of a maximum of 9 players, however only 3 males can take the field at any given time. > Games will be played each Tuesday or Thursday at 5.30pm at the Hockey Fields. > Games are 40 minutes in total. > All information in regards to the weekly draw will be posted on the Atherton Tablelands Hockey Association Facebook page. > Experienced referees wanted – referees will be paid. FOR ALL INFORMATION CONTACT CATHY ON 0419 021 010

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