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Emotional reunion

Above: Annunziata with her brothers and sisters in Mareeba.

Left: Siblings Annunziata and Giovanni Aloia have reunited after almost 60 years apart.

By Carl Portella

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n 1955 at the tender age of sixteen, Giovanni Aloia left his post war native Italy in search for a better life in Australia. He worked in the tobacco industry for many years as well as on the construction of the water channels that today feed the Mareeba and Dimbulah agricultural community.

Many before him had made the same journey, however it was what he left behind that makes this

story so heartwarming.

Last Friday September 19, at 9.30am, arriving on board a Qantas flight from Rome his little sister Annunziata stepped off the plane. A sister he had left behind as a nine-year-old girl with his parents, and was seeing for the first time in 59 years.

With a lump in his throat and tears in their eyes they embraced for the very first time, with a tenderness and love that is only shared by a brother and sister. They were finally together again after a lifetime of separation. Giovanni wasn’t even

able to talk to his sister via phone because of his hearing impairment.

Annunziata has always wanted to visit her brothers and sisters in Australia but never had the financial opportunity to do so.

Giovanni said “I only remember her as a little girl, this is just like a dream for me”. “Today I am filled with a lot of emotion and we just don’t know where to start”.

Annunziata lived in Switzerland for a period of time, but has spent most of her later years in

the south of Italy in her family’s home town of Fagnano Castello.

She has seen other members of her family namely Raffaele Aloia, Emilia Avolio, Rosina Curcio and Pietro Aloia, who travelled back to the homeland for holidays as recently as last year, but this is her first reunion with her big brother.

It has been almost 63 years since all the family has been together and for the next two months during her stay in Australia she will spend every waking moment with them.

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versity holidays. While overseas she wants to focus on education and aid programs. She said she was drawn to volunteering in Cambodia after reading information provided in the library.

“I’ve heard a lot about it and I’ve seen photos of the kids and they are so adorable – I want to help them,” Monique said.

Gifted and Talented Coordinator Christina Ellacott said Monique had consistently been a positive role model throughout her time at Mareeba State High School and the award was a nice capstone to recognise her efforts.

“I think she is an extraordinary young woman and I think she should be very proud of her achievements because it’s all Monique – it’s not other people whipping her or pushing her,” she said.

“She puts her hand up and gets involved and she cares. She is really sincere about what she does.”

When asked about what drives her to keep volunteering, Monique’s answer was simple: “I just love making a difference in my community—seeing them smile makes me smile.”

By Katherine Kokkonen

Monique Ebner plans to help others in Cambodia after receiving the Helen Handbury Leadership Award.

A Mareeba student will take her passion for helping others to Cambodia, after being recognised with the Helen Handbury Leadership Award.

Mareeba State High School Year 12 student Monique Ebner received the award for her contributions to school and the community.

Only five Helen Handbury Awards are handed out across Australia every year, with the prize including $5,000 towards an international trip to experience community development in another culture.

“I found out about it during Physical Education class and I basically screamed and jumped up and down,” Monique said.

“It was amazing to win the $5,000, but what is even better is that I get to use that to help others.”

After taking a gap year, Monique plans to study a Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts at James Cook University. She will use the money to fund her trip to Cambodia during uni-

Students show full palette of skills MANAGING EDITOR Carl Portella

By Katherine Kokkonen

Mayor Tom Gilmore officially opened the Mareeba State School Art Show.

AN array of dazzling art pieces from colourful drawings to three-dimensional creations were on display at Mareeba State School’s biannual art show.

Students had the opportunity to showcase nearly 900 artworks to the public and their families last week. They had been working on their creations during class with some students also submitting work they had completed in their own time to the show.

Learning support teacher and art show coordinator Krista Watkins said visitors had commented not only on the range of work on display but about the quality of the pieces.

ACCOUNT MANAGER Natasha Srhoj

DIMBULAH STATE SCHOOL

JOURNALIST Katherine Kokkonen

ADMINISTRATION / ONLINE PRODUCER Natasha Burton

where are they now?

Sid Rantucci

Dominic Vircillo

Vince Anello

Years attended the school: 1960 - 1962

Attended Dimbulah High School: 1974 - 1983

Where you live now, position held: PI live in Brisbane now and I am the owner of the award winning New Farm Deli and Cafe What is your fondest memory of Dimbulah State School? My fondest memories are going to school; I treasured each and every year and loved life in Dimbulah.

“There were some really outstanding features and this is an opportunity for the students to display their art for the community,” she said.

“It’s been phenomenal and it gets bigger and better every time, this is due to the involvement of the community and dedication of the wonderful teachers to providing opportunities for students.”

In the lead-up to the show, artists from the community visited the school allowing students to learn from their skills and see the possibilities art could provide.

“It was good for the kids to be able to see that if they enjoy art and they go down that track and develop their skills that there is a future,” Ms Watkins said.

Where you live now, position held: Principal Investigator/ Conciliator for the Australian Human Rights Commission, in Sydney.

What is your fondest memory of Dimbulah State School? My fondest memories of my schooling were my friends and being part of an amazing and diverse community.

Where you live now, position held: When I left school I went straight on to the farm, joined the Tobacco Leaf marketing Board, became a Lions member in 1975 and I’m now still on the farm.

What is your fondest memory of School? Not that I was a scholar, but I looked forward to going back to school from holidays so we didn’t have to work on the farm.

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Vandals targeted the mosque in Mareeba last week.

Be alert for fire season

Mosque vandalised

By Katherine Kokkonen

The public is urged to be alert after a fire broke out along the Kennedy Highway.

By Katherine Kokkonen FIRE fighters are asking the public to be alert after blazes along the Kennedy Highway showed the bushfire season was well underway.

RFSQ Regional Manager Acting Superintendent Tony Hazell said fire fighters had to deal with relatively low humidity and north westerly winds when a fire broke out on Thursday morning along the Kennedy Highway.

The fire burnt through 2,000 hectares and did not affect any buildings.

Four units were called out to a vegetation fire along the Kennedy Highway at 10am on Thursday morning and stayed until 8.30pm.

One unit returned to the fire at 8.15am Friday and, working with landholders, undertook patrols and blackening out.

Two units also attended fires at Wright Road that had breached containment lines. Fire fighters arrived at 9.30am on Friday and worked to strengthen containment lines, and protect a shed. Fire fighters undertook blackening out and checked logs that were still burning, while landholders assisted them with heavy machinery.

SES crews worked to support the fire fighter operations. Investigations

into the cause of the fire were ongoing.

Supt Hazell said fire crews across the Tablelands would be on heightened alert until forecasted isolated showers and heightened humidity improved conditions.

He said it was important for fire fighters to work in partnership with landholders.

“This is the first of the season, and in the coming six to eight weeks we are asking the community raise their level of alertness because we certainly can’t do it without them,” Supt Hazell said.

“We need to work with those landowners because they are an essential part of the solution. If you live in a rural area and if there is a fire on your property, it is your responsibility. You should have in place mechanisms to manage that fire and when it occurs, you have a responsibility to assist fire fighters.”

Supt Hazell said when a fire occurs landholders should contact the fire services and if they have resources, such as heavy machinery, they could contribute to managing the fire.

He said landholders have vital knowledge, such as the location of tracks and water centres, which could help fire crews when battling blazes.

AN ACT of vandalism has seen Mareeba rally around its Islamic community.

On Thursday night, vandals targeted the Mareeba Mosque on Walsh Street, defacing the front of the building with the word “EVIL” in bright yellow paint.

Appointed Imam Ben Murat said that the Islamic community has been in Mareeba for more than 80 years and had good rapport with the majority of residents. He said it was a tragedy that some people held those who went to the mosque as accountable for the action of a small global minority.

“It’s disappointing, but I think we can see past the motivations of an individual who has some problems in his heart,” he said.

“We’ll go on with life and we’ll go on supporting our community and the greater cause of humanity. People can see what is truth and what is falsehood.”

Rather than publically condemning the vandal who defaced the mosque, Imam Murat welcomed that person to learn more about his religion.

“I invite that person or persons who are behind this to go past what they see in the world and to go back to the

truth of Islam,” he said.

“Let’s not let prejudices dictate our behaviour.”

Mayor Tom Gilmore was disgusted by the vandalism and believed it was the act of a coward. He said the mosque had been in the community since the mid 1950s and this was the first time it had been defaced.

“I’m deeply saddened by this and it may well reflect the views of some people in the community, given the events that have happened both inside and outside of Australia,” he said.

“The Islamic community here is highly regarded in terms of both their community and business acumen and they are a highly respected and decent community and I don’t think they deserve that. The person that did it is obviously a coward. Sneaking around and doing things like that is simply unacceptable and un-Australian.”

The Mareeba Islamic community has been overwhelmed with the support shown since Friday and would like to invite the local Community to an open day this Saturday, September 27, from 10.30, to say thank you for the support. Everyone is welcome to the mosque which is located on the corner of Walsh and Lloyd Streets, Mareeba.

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Cape York is officially ‘Open for Business’ Indigenous entrepreneurs, elders, and land owners will take part in an intensive two-day Cape York “Open for Business” Summit that will produce the first Indigenous-led regional economic development strategy.

The Cape York Open for Business Summit has been coordinated by the Cape York Institute and Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation, and supported by Indigenous Business Australia, the federal Government and the Cape York Land Council.

On Cape York, 50 per cent is Aboriginal Freehold land; native title covers 47,100 square kms, and another 38,200 square kms is under claim.

Cape York Institute CEO Fiona Jose said “Indigenous Cape York is in pursuit of a right to develop on homelands in the same way as non-indigenous people are able”.

“The Open for Business Summit is the beginning of an intensive participatory process, involving approximately 100 Traditional Owners, to work out just how we can make that happen.”

Industries such as cattle, tourism, mining services, horticulture, forestry, fishing, quarrying and infrastructure development already exist on Cape York.

“Indigenous landowners have a right to be part of the real economy, and be able to develop flourishing economic enterprises,” Chairman of Balkanu

CLUB NEWS Our Annual Pink Ribbon Garden Party which was held on August 23, 2014 has been a wonderful success.

On the day it was announced that this will be the last time it will be held at Delai’s Wongabeena Gardens with a new venue to be decided at a later date.

We thank John and Delsi Delai for their generous donation of allowing the Lionesses to hold this annual event in their beautiful gardens.

The weather was absolutely stunning with over 220 people attending this wonderful occasion.

Therwine Street makeover on track

By Katherine Kokkonen

Indigenous leaders look forward to participating in “Open for Business”.

Cape York Development Corporation Richard Aken said.

Balkanu has encouraged governments to partner with Traditional Owners to exploit opportunities on their lands. The organisation took a lead role in the establishment of the Hope Vale Banana Farm, Ranger programs, the Mossman Gorge Gateway Project, and Lockhart River Airport Cabins.

On the Central Cape the clan of Okolo Elder, cattleman, and former Chairman of the Cape York land Council, Michael Ross, is in the process of getting their land back, and has many ideas ranging from conservation to cattle and forestry.

“I’m worried that Traditional Owners are finally getting their land back, but nothing is happening on that land,” he told a pre-Summit meeting of Indigenous business people.

“It is time to use it before we lose it,” Mr Ross said.

Traditional Owner and business development consultant Tracy Ludwick believed partnership is the key to success.

“Tourist buses come through the Cape, and white tour guides take tours on our land and tell our stories,” she said.

“Wouldn’t it be ideal for tourism companies to partner with us, for them to bring the people to us and we conduct the tours on our country for them, giving tourists a unique and genuine cultural expe-

rience?”

Mayor of Lockhart, Traditional Owner, and businessman Wayne Butcher, agreed with the sentiment.

He sees Cape York as a vast landscape of assets.

“We have the Great Barrier Reef on our doorstep and the rainforest at our backdoor, but we are not using our unique tourism opportunities,” he said.

“You can’t expect people to come off welfare to understand business. We need more focus on capacity building over a much longer term.”

When Indigenous people do try and run successful businesses, they face impediments. Ku ku Thaypan Traditional Owner Andrew Yeatman owns a successful civil construction business, McKenna Consulting. At the Summit, he will raise his frustration at his inability to secure government contracts.

“We need to be connected with the commercial proponents on our land, but we also need to be given a break when it comes to government contracts,” he said.

“We have got so many great young men and women off the welfare pedestal lining up for jobs, and careers, but they are so few and far between on Cape York,” said Ms Jose from the Partnership.

“We are steadfast in our resolve to create enterprise and employment. The social dividend will be profound.”

The future is bright, the potential immense. It’s time to unlock it.

PLANS for Therwine Street’s development are on track with the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) calling for landscaping quotes.

At MSC’s meeting on Wednesday, September 17, council called for quotes for landscape architect services. Subject to ministerial approval, the redevelopment of Therwine Street will be brought forward to next year, rather than a year later.

“Now we need the landscape to go with it and to sit within the context of the Kuranda environment and the attraction of a village in the rainforest—it is important that we get that right,” Mayor Tom Gilmore said.

The Therwine Street redevelopment project is under the Kuranda Infrastructure Program and discussions have been held with the Kuranda Infrastructure Advisory Committee ahead of the commencement of design, public consultation and stakeholder engagement.

Strategic concept plans on Therwine Street redevelopment are available on the MSC website.

These are initial concept plans and community consultations will be held later in the year.

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The band on the day was the Hot Shots and they were a huge success.

It certainly created a party atmosphere with some even getting up and dancing.

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Our sincere thanks is extended to our many generous supporters, business houses and others who assisted in making this major fund raising activity such a huge success.

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the tea at Relay for Life which was held at Davies Park in Mareeba on September 13 and 14.

This month we hosted 25 seniors at our monthly Pensioners Morning Tea and Bingo. This function is held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 9am at the CWA Hall, next to Meals on Wheels.

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Division flares at council

By Katherine Kokkonen ACCUSATIONS of sneaky and immoral behaviour were thrown around at the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) meeting, last week.

Fierce and heated debate showed the rift between councillors has been deepening, with Mayor Rosa Lee Long and councillors Peter Hodge and Geoff Stocker on one side and Crs Marjorie Pagani and Rod Marti on the other.

While Cr Shaaron Linwood was absent from the meeting, due to being on leave, her very absence itself became a talking point when it came to Item 6 Notice of Motion—Southern Link Road.

At a previous TRC meeting on August 21, council had voted unanimously to defer the Southern Link

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would have long-term effects on Atherton. Cr Marti described his bafflement at how over the space of a couple of weeks the item had gained urgency.

“I have to find out when I read the council agenda on Friday afternoon that this decision has to be made immediately—absolutely immediately—and I have yet to hear from Cr Hodge a tangible explanation as to why this decision has to be made now,” he said.

Cr Hodge responded by clarifying what the procedure was for a councillor to amend a resolution and stressing he had followed that procedure. While Cr Hodge’s Notice of Motion was up for debate, the actual matter of Southern Link Road was not discussed in detail because Item7 Draft Planning Scheme – Submis-

In my view, in my right, if I feel I want to bring it forward I have a right to do so as a councillor and that is the end of it.”

– Councillor Peter Hodge

Road issue until their first meeting in October. The deferral would have allowed for all councillors to discuss and vote on the issue.

Cr Hodge wrote to CEO Ian Church on September 9 giving notice of his intention to amend this resolution and have the matter “deferred to the second Ordinary Meeting of Council in September”.

At TRC’s meeting last week, Cr Marti repeatedly questioned Cr Hodge over why he felt Southern Link Road needed to be addressed immediately and could not be deferred until Cr Linwood’s return in a fortnight. He expressed concern that TRC was meeting with only four councillors and the Mayor to make a decision about an arterial road that

sion – Southern Link Road was classified as confidential.

Cr Hodge said the details in the ammended resolution he sent out showed it had nothing to do with Sourthern Link Road.

“It is about a piece of town planning that is to be in the draft plan and all I will say at this point in time is that I think it’s in the community’s interest from the response that I have from the residents in Atherton to bring this forward and that is my right,” Cr Hodge said.

Cr Marti said while he understood Cr Hodge wanted to discuss the issue in confidentiality, the urgency behind the issue needed to be explained in an open session. He pointed out that previously Cr Hodge had been hap

py to defer the matter until October.

Cr Hodge responded that the issue was in the public interest and that he thought it had been going on for too long.

“In my view, in my right, if I feel I want to bring it forward I have a right to do so as a councillor and that is the end of it,” he said.

Cr Pagani said the way TRC was dealing with the Southern Link Road issue was in keeping with the underhanded way council operated.

“This is what has become the very stuff of council—you wait until a councillor leaves, after you promised her through a resolution that she will be a part of this major decision making process, she turns her back and now gets to find out when she comes home she is not going to be a part of this decision making process—that is not transparent, it is not fair and it is not open governance,” Cr Pagani said.

“It may be your right, Cr Hodge, but the people of this community deserve to know why they will not have any representation from their local councillor in her division and why it is urgent for this to happen and it cannot wait for two weeks. It is an abuse of process and it is wrong.”

Mayor Lee Long clarified with Cr Hodge that the Southern Link Road issue is in his division. Cr Hodge added that the issue concerned a piece of zoning, while other councillors were talking about infrastructure. Cr Marti said Cr Hodge was leaving out the path of the arterial road and, while the issue did concern zoning, the route was a major piece of trunk infrastructure.

“My question, Madame Mayor,

is for you: as chair of this meeting, why is it acceptable that we rush this through now?” Cr Marti asked.

Mayor Lee Long said the fact was Cr Hodge had asked for it to be brought forward, that he had done the right thing and that he did not have to explain it.

The Notice of Motion was carried with the votes of Mayor Lee Long and Crs Hodge and Stocker.

Item 7 was discussed in confidential and was passed with the votes of Mayor Lee Long and Crs Hodge and Stocker.

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Residents at Marnane Road have demanded answers concerning the need for upgrade their road (Letters 16th September 2014).

As the mover of the motion seeking funding for this project I offer the following account: At the Ordinary Meeting of Tablelands Regional Council on 4 September, Item 9 dealt with prioritisation of projects for potential grant funding from the Royalties for Regions program.

The original recommendation included three projects ie: Tinaroo Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade, Tinaburra Peninsula upgrade and a Local Disaster Coordination Centre.

I put forward a motion, seconded by Cr Hodge that included roads and a drainage project as follows: 1. Tinaroo Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade $2M 2. Tumoulin Trucking Pad construction - $750,000 3. Brooks Road upgrade - $1.8M 4. Jue Sue Road upgrade - $1.8M 5. Peake’s Gully drainage upgrade - $1.5M 6. Beantree Road upgrade - $1.5M After debate, Marnane Road upgrade, at $2M, was added.

Council then voted on the resulting motion and this was carried 3-2 with those voting FOR this list being myself, the Mayor Rosa Lee Long and Cr Hodge.

Voting against this motion were Councillors Marjorie Pagani and Rod Marti.

Perhaps the residents of Marnane Road have misunderstood what took place in Council. The only Councillors who voted FOR a list of projects including the upgrade of Marnane Road were myself and Crs Lee Long and Hodge.

Their own Divisional Councillor, Cr Pagani, voted AGAINST this list, as did Cr Marti.

A separate item, Item 24, addressed a request from Mr Cescotto, a resident on Marnane Rd, for road works to resolve a dust issue, including an offer of a contribution toward the cost. The accompanying officer’s report indicated that a budget was already in place for design work to upgrade this road.

Councillors Lee Long, Hodge, Marti and I voted to agree with the officer’s recommendation to defer a decision on this matter until funding was identified. In my case, this was to ensure any dust control work fitted in with the overall upgrade program.

Only Cr Pagani voted against this motion.

TRC Councillor Geoff Stocker, Division 3

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2013 CMAA scholarship winner Oliver Carter-Beck (middle) with Jody Bell and Far North Queensland Country Music Festival president Darryl Chaplain.

‘We need more seats!’

By Katherine Kokkonen A MAREEBA resident believes the lack of seating in the town’s main street neglects the needs of the ageing population and discourages tourists.

Michel Smith, 65, said it was “ridiculous” that there were so few places to sit in Byrnes Street. He was concerned for the elderly and the difficulty they have when spending time in town.

“I want more seats for the elderly and crippled. Why can’t they have a place to sit down?” he asked.

“You try walking around on crutches and being short of breath and having nowhere to sit. It is just ridiculous.”

Mareeba is known for having an ageing population with the Australian Bureau of Statistics records for 2012 showing that 30.4 per cent of Mareeba’s population was aged 55 years and over. Mr Smith believed Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) was ignoring the needs of the elderly because some local businesses preferred not to have seats on the main street.

“I have seen people sitting in gutters.

You go to Atherton and there is a seat in front of nearly every second shop,” Mr Smith said. “Have you ever been a tourist and come to a town and there is nowhere to sit? More seats means there are places to sit down and have a talk to one anoth-

er. Now there’s nowhere for them to get together. I just want a few, not 100, just enough to be comfortable.”

The idea of increased seating has been floating around town for a while, but there could be negative effects if it comes into place, Mareeba Chamber of Commerce (MCC) President Joe Moro said. The MCC was not opposed to more seating, but said in the past businesses have had issues with loitering.

He added that the seating that does exist in the centre park areas were not practical for the elderly to access.

“The chamber thinks that the seating is adequate, but there is always room for more seating,” he said.

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore said the issue of appropriate seating on the main street had been raised on a number of occasions.

“We’re talking about this day and age rather than the last one; people now are far more mobile with motorcars,” Mayor Gilmore said. “That is not to say there are not elderly people who walk around and feel that they need to rest. I don’t like the vision of people sitting on the edge of the gutter because they are tired. That concerns me a lot because when people are frail for whatever reason, whether they are young or old, they need to rest and they should be able to.”

Calling for support THE Walkamin Country Music Club is calling for support to ensure the FNQ Country Music Festival keeps providing toe tapping tunes and lively performances.

Organisers are hoping to continue the good work of past committees by keeping the event moving forward and providing a venue for great entertainment and an opportunity for performers to showcase their talent in the friendly talent quest environment with substantial cash prizes.

The Festival although a successful event last year, has been threatened by the rising cost of artists and their travel and associated expenses, but the club is hoping with the support of great local and corporate sponsors that they can move forward and keep this event growing.

Walkamin Country Music Club President Darryl Chaplain said the event is an excellent way to support the community and to provide opportunities for rising talent.

“To stage a large event such as the FNQ Country Music Festival each year the Club needs to attract a substantial crowd and to do this we need to continue to provide a range of top line and diverse talent both national and local,” he said.

“We have an excellent venue, a willing small band of workers and other community groups supporting this event and we just need the local businesses and corporate sponsors to assist us to bring even more people to the area.”

The FNQ Country Music Festival runs from Oct 10-12, at Kerribee Park Rodeo Grounds.

Friday Night the Festival kicks

off with the People’s Choice Open Mic Concert on Main Stage. The festival’s main feature is the Saturday Night Super Show with Kalesti Butler and Paul Wilson and the best of Local Talent.

One of the big draw cards to the FNQ Country Music Festival is the scholarship offered each year by the Walkamin Country Music Club for one Junior Competitor to attend the CMAA Junior College of Country Music in Tamworth.

Some of the past winners from the Mareeba area include Kate Wilcox, Becci Nethery and Kurt Chaplain.

Anyone interested in providing support for the event in any form should contact the Club through Secretary Cassie Blain on 4092 3542 or Club President Darryl Chaplain on 0427 780 505.

100th Celebration SATURDAY 27th SEPTEMBER, 2014 10.00am: Register For Roll - School Tours - Displays 12.00pm: Lunch 1.30pm: Roll Call 3.00pm: Capsule Opening

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6.00pm: Cutting Of Cake - Dinner - Entertainment 7.30pm: Fireworks

The land on which the school stands today was kindly donated by the Hambling Family.

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Rising Sun Cinema 1st Birthday celebrations

Movie goers enjoyed cake with their movie at the Mareeba RSL’s Rising Sun Cinema on Saturday, September 20, to mark the first birthday of the cinema.

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An Activity of the Rotary Club of Atherton Sponsored by Tourism and Events Qld

TasTes of The Tablelands Is a sIgnaTure regIonal evenT

Recognition of the Tastes of the Tablelands as a Signature Regional Event is growing with the acceptance into the Australian Tourism Campaign #restaurantaustralia.

This campaign puts our region in front of all state tourism bodies and the event is promoted as a destination for domestic tourists. Its great for our region and a sure boost to the recognition of what the Atherton Tablelands offers to the tourist and the food bowl.

Its all happening just down the road from you. Carinda Christie, renown singer, will be there to help you wile away the hours enjoying good food in the shade of the gum trees at the deeply historical site of the Chinese Temple in Atherton.

Parking is available at the site however we encourage you to use Emerson’s free bus which will be continually picking up people to bring them to the festival.

Pick up at the BV Hotel, Atherton High School, the Mobil Servo out past the cemetery, or along Roberts Street.

Emersons have supported the festival for many years by running this bus service and it does make getting there so much easier.

The Chinese Temple site has just won a Statewide award for the National Heritage restoration of the original well on the site.

Tours of the temple are available as part of your entry to Tastes of the Tablelands.

RISING SUN MOVIE NEWS

THE GIVER is the exciting new film on the Rising Sun screen this week. From acclaimed director Philip Noyce and starring Aussie talent Brendan Thwaites, this is a dramatic and entertaining film in the vein of The Hunger Games. It can probably best be described as science fiction as a history lesson about a possible future.

Also in the cast are Academy Award winners Meryl Steeep and and Jeff Bridges , as well as singing sensation Taylor Swift. It is based on the award winning children's book by Lois Lowry.

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the holidays, with both TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and PLANES FIRE AND RESCUE on screen in Mareeba as first run releases.

Which means you can now see all the top movies in Mareeba at exactly the same time as the rest of Australia.

THE GIVER

In a seemingly perfect community, without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, a young boy is chosen to learn from an elderly man about the true pain and pleasure of the "real" world.

PLANES FIRE AND RESCUE

When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial fire fighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

The good news here: “Planes: Fire & Rescue” is a good improvement over “Planes,” which Disney released last year. The story is stronger, there are some wonderful additions to the voice talent and the cinematography is well-utilized.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

Darkness has settled over New York City as Shredder and his evil Foot Clan have an iron grip on everything from the police to the politicians. The future is grim until four unlikely outcast brothers rise from the sewers and discover their destiny as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Turtles must work with fearless reporter April O'Neil and her cameraman Vern Fenwick to save the city and unravel Shredder's diabolical plan.

Wondering what’s screening at your local movie theatre?

Check out Tablelands Online!

You’ll find session times, trailers and upcoming movies for both the Rising Sun Cinema and the Majestic Theatre, in the “What’s On – At the Movies” section.

For movie sessions and much more, go to www.tablelandsonline.com.au The number one site for all things local!

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Community Update HELEN HANDBURY LEADERSHIP AWARD With the Principal...

THE Helen Handbury Leadership Award recognises Year 12 students in rural and regional Australia who have shown strong community leadership and initiative.

In 2014, the award winners will receive $5,000 towards an international trip to experience community development in another culture. Students are expected to complete their trip during their undergraduate years. It is a very fine achievement for Year 12 Student and Student Council Secretary, Monique Ebner and for Mareeba State High School. “This is just one of the many great opportunities at our school that students shouldn’t be afraid to access“ said Monique.

In 2014 Mareeba State High School is the only school in the region to have achieved the enviable position of having students attend State Finals in all of the three core learning areas - Mathematics, English and Science. This, in balance with providing opportunities to engage students who have difficulties and the expectations that Mareeba State high School students are active in the local community, is only possible through the efforts of staff to offer our students top quality opportunities across many curriculum areas.

INCLUSION PROGRAM MAREEBA State High School offers a program “School with a Difference” (SWAD). Over the past term we have been working with Doug Hastie and Tracey O’Connell from Youth Justice to deliver an Aggression Replacement Training (ART) program. Part of the success of this program is due to the involvement of Tanya Shorey from Northern Outlook. The SWAD students have had the opportunity to consolidate

the skills taught in the program through a low ropes and high ropes course as well as an interactive rock climbing and dark cave activity at Northern Outlook in Redlynch. A big thank you also goes out to Terry McClelland and Jamie Gardiner

We are proud to announce several Presentation Night Awards and Prizes.

Application and nomination forms are available from Year Co-ordinators, Main Administration Office and on the school website www. mareebashs.eq.edu.au.

Closing Date - 3:30pm, Wednesday 8th October, 2014.

Michelle Sturgiss - HOSES

YEAR 6 & 7 PRIZES 2015

ENERGY ART EXHIBITION RECENTLY the Energy Art Exhibition opened at the Tanks Art Centre, Collins Avenue, Cairns. The Energy Art Exhibition is the largest showcase of work by visual art students in the State and will be seen by over 5000 people. Students representing Mareeba State High School this year included Maggie Greene, Belinda Grundling, Kiarna La Rosa and Jessie Lea. It was fantastic to see all of our students and their families there on the night for such an important event.

On the night Belinda Grundling and Jessie Lea both received

from Mareeba High for their valuable input in this program by taking the SWAD students canoeing each Thursday where they need to implement valuable skills taught in the ART program such as respect, teamwork and listening.

We are proud to announce Prizes for Year 6/7 students enrolling in Year 7/8 at Mareeba State High School for 2015. Applications for the following prizes are now open: Encouragement Awards from the Peninsula Art Educators Association. Jessie also received an additional award and her work was selected for the Cell Artspace.

The exhibition will be open at the Tanks Arts Centre for the last two weeks of term three and it is well worth a visit to see the art works of such young and inspirational artists.

Kylie Lambert - Visual and Performing Arts Head of Department

• Dr Murray Towne English Prize ($300 – Year 6, $300 – Year 7) • Mr Bruce Leighton Mathematics/Science Prize ($300 – Year 6, $300 – Year 7) • Mareeba Theatre Group Performing Arts Prize ($150 – Year 6, $150 – Year 7) • The Music House Instrumental Music Prize ($200 – Year 6, $200 – Year 7) • Priceline Pharmacy Community Spirit Prize ($150 – Year 6, $150 – Year 7)

All prize money will be placed in the student’s school account to be used for the parental contribution of the Student Resource Scheme and Curriculum expenses throughout the year.

Application forms will be available from Student Services or downloaded from www. mareebashs.eq.edu.au. Applications close Friday 7th November, 2014 at 3:30pm Mareeba State High School appreciates the ongoing support that we receive from these local residents, clubs and business houses.

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2015 ENROLMENTS

“The right choice for your child!”

Enrolments are now being taken for Year 7 and Year 8 students entering High School in 2015.

Enrolment Packages are now available from Student Services. If you would like further information please contact the school office on 4086 2777 or email info@mareebashs.eq.edu.au

Parents and students are welcome to attend a Parent Night on Tuesday 14th October, at the Multi Learning Centre (MLC) to discuss Learning Support and Special Education options for students entering high school in 2015.

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The LAND Women tap into resources

By Katherine Kokkonen

WOMEN from across the region will have the opportunity to come together to tap into information, skills and networks.

Northern Gulf Resource Management Group and Cape York Natural Resource Management are partnering to host the Resourcing Women of the North (RWOTN) event on October 15.

The event will be held on the International Day of Rural Women at De Bruey’s Boutique Win- Richard Musgrove and Erica Blumson of Northern Gulf Resource Management group thank Mayor Tom Gilmore for the ery, in Mareeba. RWOTN support of the Mareeba Shire Council. will bring together women from across the region and ous committees. This event will focus on them and also provide opportunities to take part in beyond for a day and evening of great food, and how what they are doing is really useful,” smaller workshops covering a range of topfriendships and great speakers.

Ms Telford said. ics, including using social media to promote Engage and Create Consulting Principal “There is a whole lot that goes into an ag your business and industry, irrigation efficienConsultant Julia Telford will facilitate the based business. This event is for women to cies, soil mapping, plant identification, pasture conference and said it would be a chance for come together, see what is happening, see how monitoring, sourcing funds and grant writing. women to explore their roles in business and they are supporting their husbands and how The highlight of the event will be a Rural the community. The event will celebrate In- they are supporting themselves. This is about Women’s Dinner with guest speakers. The ternational Rural Women’s Day, while also providing opportunities across the Northern workshop has been made possible through supporting business ventures, identifying ar- Gulf for women to come together and to be funding from Northern Gulf Resource Maneas for growth and celebrating innovation in able to talk about and focus on their business- agement Group, Cape York Natural Resource the region. Ms Telford, a finalist in this Year’s es, particularly their role in the business. They Management, Mareeba/Dimbulah Bendigo Women in Australian Agribusiness Awards, will also get the opportunity to build skills and Bank, FRRR and The Mareeba Shire Council. said RWOTN would give women the chance build confidence in that space.”

If you would like more information on the to build stronger networks, which would “add Ms Telford said the idea to hold the first International Day of Rural Women on October a bit of glue to communities”. event of this kind in Mareeba came after host- 15, call Erica Blumson on 4092 1088 or 0488 “Women are often supporting communi- ing similar successful events in Mount Sur- 499 266 or email her on education@northernties—they care for families and are on numer- prise. RWOTN will feature keynote speakers gulf.com.au.

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Queensland community groups invited to apply for new water grants

An initiative set up to say ‘thank you’ to regional and rural Australia opened a new round of cash grants on Monday, September 15 for community groups in Queensland with water on their minds.

The Philmac Project provides individual grants of up to $5,000 to local organisations wanting to carry out water-related MAREEBA LIVEWEIGHT CATTLE projects that benefit their community.

“We launched the Philmac Project in 2012 as a way of giving something back to the people that have stood by us, despite challenging times,” Philmac Managing Director Mark Nykiel said.

Prime Quotes (c/kg) toP LoW “The support and loyalty of primary Butcher’s steers 187.2 152.0 producers and regional communities 167.2 130.0 Butcher’s heifers across the country has made it possible for us to keep manufacturing here in Australia WhOLesALe cOWs 148.2 110.0 and build a thriving business that has been

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SUGAR REPORT Mossman Mill crushed 36,627 tonnes of cane at an average CCS of 14.06 for Week 18 of the crushing season.

There was a 24-hour planned maintenance stop during the week, to enable the cleaning of the evaporators and to perform critical maintenance.

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going for more than 80 years.”

The popular funding scheme was created two years ago by Philmac— a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist fittings and valves for transferring, controlling and applying water.

Mr Nykiel said judging by the extraordinary response in the first two years of the initiative the Philmac Project was meeting a significant need. “It is becoming increasingly difficult for community groups to source money for smaller, local projects and that is who we aim to help,” he said.

A total of $30,000 in cash grants and $5000 worth of product is being offered, with organisations able to apply for up to $5000 in cash. Applicants have until December 12 to lodge submissions, however the sooner the application is made the more time they have to generate votes.

To qualify for a grant, a project must be located in a regional area, and the work has to be completed within 12 months of the proposed start date. For more information and to make a submission, visit www. philmacproject.com.au

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CRUSH STATISTICS: • Mossman tonnes crushed for the week: 36,627 tonnes • CCS for week: 14.06 • Total cane crushed to date: 582,556 tonnes

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

It’s not just an address – it’s a lifestyle The emphasis is on size in this stunning acreage property which has been designed for the tropics with a breezeway to capture the cool breezes and create excellent cross flow ventilation.

Everything is generously proportioned throughout with the home positioned on 15.57 acres that is fully fenced with timber and chainwire fencing and boasts three dams as well as your very own pontoon.

It’s meticulously presented and provides the opportunity to fulfill your dream of living in a naturally tranquil and private

sanctuary whilst still being only 10 minutes from all of town’s facilities.

Features include: • Four Bedroom homestead-style residence with ensuite – built by a civil engineer with steel roof trusses • Accommodation for six vehicles plus remote control roller door access • 420m2 under roof with verandah’s on two sides and a central breezeway • Beautiful floating timber floor • Stunning timber kitchen • Air-conditioning in the main bedroom

• 1.5 kw solar system on roof For further information or to arrange a • 2 x 25,000L rainwater tanks for home private inspection please call Joe Toruse risi on 0417 700 468.

• Three dams plus pontoon • Bore for lawn irrigation and laundry • 9m x 9m colourbond shed plus 7m x 7m powered colourAddress: Pine Close, BIBOOHRA bond shed plus 3m x 7m awning Price: Reduced to $575,000 NEG • 15.57 acres (6.3ha) fully Agent:

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Yesterday classic with todays comforts Great home or reap the rewards.

Located near the Mareeba Soccer Club and Pony Club, this three bedroom, two bathroom home is offered for sale. Built of concrete block and timber construction, this home is unique & filled with character.

The top half of the home is an old principal's house, which has been moved to the current location and lifted. The bottom half of the home is concrete block, fairly new and modern.

This home has been designed to have two self-sufficient levels. Upstairs, you'll find a timber kitchen, bathroom and master bedroom. The master bedroom is large, with a window seat and space for a built-in. A wide three metre veranda encases the Address: home on two Price: sides, allowing Agent: the morning

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Downstairs, you'll find an additional modern kitchen and bathroom. Fully tiled, this level includes a massive living area which opens onto the patio.

• Three bedroom, two bathroom two-story home • Complete granny flat on ground level • Great investment opportunity • Wrap around timber verandah • Easy to maintain lawns and gardens • Close to town and amenities • 900m2 allotment Contact the exclusive agent Vince Costas for more information or to arrange an inspection today. Phone 4092 5566 or 0419 926 691.

Kylie Close, MAREEBA $299,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE TO Vince Costas Sibi Girgenti Real Estate 4092 5566 or 0419 926 691

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PROPERTY What a find – owners welcome your viewing

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HERE is a royal chance to climb laundry and a handy carport, all the investment ladder or for your on a 909m2 corner allotment. first home or maybe you are conWell priced at $250 000 nesidering downsizing. gotiable. View this week.

This property on sale by keen vendors gives you the opportunity Contact Exclusive agents to get your money working.

Mareeba Real Estate Agency on Built less than 12 months ago 4092 1556 or 0428 121 520, 0427 and of concrete block construc- 153 868, e-mail:mrea4880@qld. tion, the home features two bed- chariot.net.au rooms, an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge, the bathroom/toiAddress: 17 Tilse Street, Mareeba let has wheelchair Price: $250,000 NEG access, there is Agent: Mareeba Real Estate Agencies space for two Contact: EXCLUSIVE AGENTS 4092 1556 built-ins, security Lyn 0427 153 868 - Mark 0428 121 520 screens, internal

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

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

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

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

Main shed is fully enclosed with additional un-

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

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

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

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MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES 51.09 HA (126.19 AC) • 3500 TREE MANGO ORCHARD • 31.9 HECTARES (79 ACRES) LAND / FUTURE EXPANSION • EQUIPPED PACKING SHED • MACHINERY INVENTORY • 100ML WATER ALLOCATION • 3 BEDROOM HOME $930,000 (SEE F25 ON WEBSITE)

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44 acres prime position Flat, fully cleared, gently sloping land  Bitumen road frontage, just minutes from town Across from Mareeba Rodeo Grounds  Perfect for cropping, agistment or development Water pumping license from Granite Creek

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Five kms from town This 13.46Ha/33.26ac property is subdivision approvals in place located less than five kilometres • Less than 5kms from Mareeba's from the CBD on the Atherton side of CBD Mareeba.

• Four Meg water allocation from Fully fenced for horses and cattle, Channel this property also has a four Meg wa• Some old tobacco barns and mater allocation from the Channel. There chinery sheds is a large two bedroom cottage plus some existing tobacco barns and ma- For more information, please conchinery sheds on the property. tact exclusive agent Remo EsSome development and subdivi- posito of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate. sion approvals are in place already. Phone 0401 969 473 or 4092 5566.

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High quality plant, machinery & equipment

10 minutes* to Mareeba

Modern residence with pool

MichaelPiagno Piagno Michael 0400 253 037 0400 253 037

colliers.com.au/12271

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LIFESTYLE/HORTICULTURAL OPPORTUNITY

AUCTION Friday 10 October at 2pm - RSL Mareeba

AUCTION Friday 10 October at 2pm - RSL Mareeba

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Partially cleared & de-rocked

Rich red volcanic soil & river loam

Magnificent mountain views

10ha* of river flats

Minutes to Mareeba

Decomposed Granite resource

Potential as camping grounds

Michael MichaelPiagno Piagno 0400 253 037 0400 253 037 *Approx

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The Express, Wednesday, September 24, 2014 PAGE 13

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RURAL LIFESTYLE • 165 acres @ Arriga • Fully fenced • Mostly cleared • 27mg water licence • 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom masonry block home • Tiled, open plan living • Outdoor entertainment area + games room • 6 bay machinery shed

This lovely solid house is near the Cairns/Atherton turn off. It could be an investment home or a great place for you to live as it is situated in what we call a good neighbourhood.

Three bedrooms, two with built-ins. Large open plan dining/ living with heaps of cupboard space in the kitchen. Double length carport as well as a paved front patio screened from the road with established shrubs.

Back yard big enough Address: to kick a ball Price: around with Agent: a shady tree in the corner Contact: and a garden

$489,000 NEG JOHN FALVO 0408 456 344

P: 4092 1355 A:191 Byrnes Street, Mareeba John 0408 456 344 Sophie 0428 128 154 Simone 0498 126 824

www.mpo.net.au

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

shed for your mower.

If you are into poultry then there is a special area to accommodate a chook or two. Inspections can be made at short notice so give us a call now.

Inspect by appoitment with Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba. Phone 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648. www. altituderealtymareeba.com.au

Donlen Street, MAREEBA $285,000 Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648

NEW LISTING • $950,000 • 200 Megalitres • Mutchilba • 2 Pivots • 79Ha / 195 Acres • 3 Road Access

www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au altitudemareeba@aapt.net.au

107-111 BYRNES ST

Ticks ALL the

BOXES! 1 Acre Blocks Beautiful Rural Setting

Talk to the bank today – don’t delay

Close to Town & Schools Bore on each block Town Water Good Drainage Great Soil

LAND STARTS AT $140,000

ALTITUDE

REALTY MAREEBA

ENQUIRE TODAY!

PHONE: 4092 4100 A/H: Liz 0437 921 648 www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au

Step into a solid property investment opportunity or expand your existing portfolio with this sturdy low set masonry block home. It is currently tenanted at $330 per week, with excellent corporate clients already in place.

First home buyers this is a beaut starter package with nothing to do, settle in and start a family or use this purchase as a stepping stone to your next.

Located in a quiet, family friendly central position to town, set on a 803m2 allotment, with no rear neighbours.

• Three bedrooms carpeted with mirrored BIR's, fans and air-cons

PAGE 14 The Express, Wednesday, September 24, 2014

• Modern kitchen, open plan to a dining will be considered. area, tiled throughout • One bathroom For further information or to arrange • Central carpeted lounge an inspection, please contact exclusive • Enclosed semi outdoor entertainment agent Simone Newman on 0498 126 824 BBQ area or Mareeba Property Office on 4092 • Fully fenced 1355.

• Large one bay shed on a slab with storage/workshop area and a carport at the front, extra height Address: MAREEBA on the roller door with lean to at Price: $295,000 NEG the side.

Agent: eXCLUSIVE to Simone Newman On the market at $295,000 neMareeba Property Office gotiable, our vendor is motivated Contact: 4092 1355 or 0498 126 824 to sell and all reasonable offers

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PROPERTY Best priced block in town

Contact exclusive agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692 today. http://raywhiteruralmareeba. com.au/qld/mareeba/1186197/ MAREEBA $119,000 eXCLUSIVE AGENT Alex Srhoj Ray White Rural 0403 343 692

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Listed to sell, this unique large 1622m2 piece of real estate is one of only a few available close to town, and on the Cairns side of Mareeba.

With the ever cool south easterly breezes out the front and amazing sunsets out the back, this block is made to enjoy the Mareeba lifestyle.

Only 45 minutes to the north-

Retiree wants an offer SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM UNIT

For all enquiries please call Chris Atkinson at Ray White Rural 0429 342 944. Visit http://raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/ dimbulah/1106394/ MAREEBA $119,000 eXCLUSIVE AGENT Alex Srhoj Ray White Rural 0403 343 692

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has a small amount of machinery that goes with the place and the property would be ideal for the young at heart.

The house overlooks the valley with views that bring the country to life.

The owners are motivated to sell and are open to offers. With good land and water being taken up these opportunities won’t be here for ever. This property offers great opportunity.

Your wait is over, this 5 acre property only minutes from the main street of Mareeba is equipped with everything you need for now and the future!

• 2 bedroom fully lined liveable shed • 2 separate fully fenced paddocks • Plenty of feed and water for horses • Only 5 minutes to CBD • Quiet country living at its best For the lifestyle searcher, this is your home among the gumtrees!

Only minutes from town, but quiet enough to think you are miles away from civilisation.

Price: $339,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

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The Dimbulah area is renowned for its farming versatility. A large tree growing district of tropical fruit trees the area has grown many different crops successfully.

This 193 acre (78.1 hectare block) has about one hundred and forty acres of arable land that slopes towards the barrage. Although not presently being farmed the property is well known in the area for its productivity and the soils are renowned in the district.

Water is sought after in the area however this farm has a 70 meg irrigation licence, irrigation pump and a six inch main line runs through the paddocks. At the barrage there is good access to the water.

There is a three Address: bedroom besser Price: block home with Agent: bulk barn and shed.

Contact: The property

5 ACRES - $339,000

Whether you are looking to kick off your property portfolio or looking to get out of the rent race and move in to start your own piece of real estate, this great two bedroom unit only seconds to Coles and the main street offers plenty of opportunity for the first home buyer or investor.

• 2 bedrooms • Solid concrete block • Large open plan living • Separate large laundry • Fully fenced exclusive outside area • Currently renting for $240 per week Price: $189,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

AFFORDABLE LIFESTYLE LIVING

Fabulous, big & Must sell

Price: $479,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

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

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/biboohra/1159261

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/1197612

• 5.95 hectares (14.7 acres) with mountain views • Comfortable 3 bedroom block home with 2 bathrooms • Separate dining, lounge and rumpus room • Fully airconditioned • Fully fenced with 2 individual paddocks ideal for horses • 4 dams, bore + 5 rainwater tanks • Solar power + solar hot water • Fully lockable 10m x 6m powered shed + 2 roller doors Vendors are motivated to sell and to move on and have priced the property to meet the market.

Rural Water, Water, Water

Junction Falls, Innot Hot Springs

• 101.5 acres (41.08 hectares) • Lifestyle block or farm ready • Approx 1km frontage to Herbert River reach • 20 hectare water license • Water storage for 135,000 litres (30,000 gallons) • Access to waterfall and picnic spot • 7 bedroom, 2 bathroom homestead (built 2009) • 3 bedroom cottage • Solar bore (Grundfos) • Wisa automated irrigation system • 37kw Davey pump + motor • 37/45 kva generator for back up • Large powered machinery shed • Must sell urgently due to business requirements

Auction Wednesday 15th October 2014 at 11am Venue The Pullman, 17 Abbott Street, CAIRNS Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1192810

Ray White Rural Mareeba www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

The Express, Wednesday, September 24, 2014 PAGE 15

PROPERTY LIFESTYLE UPGRADE Stop dreaming and start living. Now is the time to secure your block at The Rise. We have four lots available and have just reduced Lot 203 (Lucky last block in Stage one), to a dirt cheap $115,000 for 4052m2.

Today is the day to make your dream a reality.

The Rise Country Estate has so much on offer...

Located only minutes from town and 50 minutes travel time to Cairns. Positioned on the Cairns side of Mareeba, the benefits for investment in this area speak for themselves.

Town water and underground power, extra wide roads and amazing views. The blocks on the left hand side overlook dams and all lots are elevated and feature stunning mountain and bush views.

Check us out on the web – www.therise.net.au.

We have a huge range of house and land packages to choose from, or design your own. All enquiries are welcome, call Debbie on 0409 321 000.

4092 5255 SurpriSe package Will Delight!

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Fully renovated duplex in Mareeba

$325,000 neg www.4880.com.au/1P1130

Aurelia 0418 183 555

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The unique style of these units guarantee solid returns and capital growth.

These units are extra large both have two large bedrooms, open plan living, separate toilet and bathrooms with inside laundry plus carport.

The units have had a full make over an offer excellent returns for the serious investor.

For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call marketing agent Aurelia Rogato 0418 183 555. 4880.com.au/1P0087 Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Mareeba $355,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato Rogato Bros Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 555

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY

Cleaning Services Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

Air Charters Air Conditioning

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Blinds

C

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

Childcare/ Kindergarten

AIR CHARTER ATHERTON CREEK AIR CHARTERS

Entertainment

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Glazier Graphic Design

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Irrigation

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

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Farming Sector Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel Furniture

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BLINDS

EARTHMOVING Do it right the first time!

Trust the BLIND specialists!

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

Supply & Fit

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

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Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Security

Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

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

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

your local business guide

ELECTRICAL

CONSTRUCTION Daniel Battistin

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 6271

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

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

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582 ABN: 8464 7990 245

Venue Hire

Timber Transport Travel Tree Lopping

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

AIR CONDITIONING

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Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

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Skip Bins Small Engine Repairs Storage Sheds

Nurseries

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www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566

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

BSA no. 1218243

145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

ElEctrical i rEfrigEration i airconditioning

CHILDCARE

Domestic  commercial  inDustrial  installation & repairs  covering all areas  Prompt service  Free quotes

EARTHMOVING

Bevan & Jamie 0404 134 006

DeeB’s Grader Hire

lic no's: 72713 - 201441828 - L040205 - L105173 - AU24403

this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

96 James Street, Mareeba

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

Call the Carroll brothers today

For $28 per week

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

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536 Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

All Earthworks

Call Rob

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DIRECTORY been more affordable Call Natasha Burton today on 4092 3464 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au to find out more!

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business

FARMING SECTOR

JANE PETERS PO Box 1923, Mareeba QLD 4880 PHONE: 0427 932 776 ABN 98 735 499 133 Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com

ENTERTAINMENT

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

CALL CARL 0408 924 312

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

The Express Directory has an affordable option to suit every business.

Call Natasha today on Call 4092 3464

GLAZING

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

30 James Street, Mareeba

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

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

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

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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

There’s always better value at CRT.

FLOOR COVERINGS

receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

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FURNITURE

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

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

HIRE

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

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

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

ABN: 74 629 292 635

For $26 per week this spot could be yours!

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Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com

MOTOR MECHANIC

your local business guide

MAREEBA MOTORS

IRRIGATION

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

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

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

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4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station

• 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

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74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

NURSERY

For $28 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

FLOORS

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668

• Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings

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

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DIRECTORY

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TABLELAND FERTILIZERS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

HIC D ES

Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers

FERTILIZER

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

AP

• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers

FUEL

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy Photographer

PLUMBING

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

TABLELAND Motorcycle

repairs to all Major brands

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

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

JBH

Photography WEDDINGS • CELEBRATIONS • ALL OCCASIONS •

JIM HATCHMAN 0488 562 921 Advertising hAs never been more AffordAble!

FRANK DE ROSA LICENSED PLUMBER AND DRAINER QBSA 50670 - LICENCE NO. 10516

P: 4092 2475

Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Maintenance Plumbing

Frank

HOME: 4092 1694 MOBILE: 0417 796 909

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POOL MAINTENANCE

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POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE”

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

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SKIP BINS

RAD SKIPS (a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

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

www.tablelandhonda.com.au

5 Willow Road, Tolga PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 en it be nice!

PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 Wood FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377

STORAGE SHEDS

TREE LOPPING

PHONE: 4092 2394

Tableland Self Storage

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

7 Day access

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

MRT

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

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers  Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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

4035 2034

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

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

Call Jon Lambert

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

your local business guide TRAVEL

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

SECURITY

SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts

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

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

PHONE: 4045 1767

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

VENUE HIRE

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? The Express We have the perfect venue! your local business guide Directory has an MAREEBA TURF CLUB affordable option to open venue, beautiful YOU CAN AFFORD TO Spacious ADVERTISE IN gardens and all facilities – the suitTHE everyEXPRESS business. DIRECTORY perfect setting for all occasions!

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The position involves weekday afternoon hours and requires an immediate start. This permanent position can be tailored as a full time (when combined with other programs), part time or casual role for the successful candidate. Experience teaching gymnastics is desirable, however full training and further education will be provided. Applicants should love working with children in a progressive and fun format and must have, or be able to obtain a Working With Children check (Blue Card). Fantastic career opportunities are available for the right candidate!

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Pietro Giagnori Always in our hearts, forever with us.

Love from Rita, Craig, Lucas, Zoe, Tina, Dallas, Daniel, Adriana & Paul.

Funeral Notice TOOHEY, Lawrence (Larry) QX141828

Late of Chillagoe, passed away peacefully at the Mareeba Hospital on the 18th September, 2014.

Aged 92 years.

Beloved husband of Pauline, loving father of Joanne, Deborah, Yvonne, Brad, Colleen and Kylie. Loved father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather of his family.

Relatives and friends of Larry are respectfully invited to attend his graveside service which will be held at the Chillagoe Cemetery on Wednesday 24th September, 2014 commencing at 1.00pm.

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

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Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461 Self-empowering weekend workshop with Michael Alba from Friday night 3rd to Sunday 5th October, 5pm. Includes: Natural living, Natural food prep, emotional healing techniques, hydrotheraphy, Organic gardening, yoga and more. $150 Saturday and Sunday meals included. Bookings required. for info call 4092 1116 or 0429 175 328.

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From: OLD KURANDA PRIMARY SCHOOL To: Community Facility comprising a Community Precinct, Public Library and ancillary services At: ARARA STREET KURANDA On: LOT 4 ON SP265032 By: MAREEBA SHIRE COUNCIL 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba Q.4880 Phone: www.msc.qld.gov.au Web: www.farnorthchiropractic.com Approval Sought: Development Permit for Material Change of Use for a Community Facility Application No: DA/14/0047

Comment period: Thursday 25th September, 2014 to Friday 17th October, 2014

Written Comments To: The Assessment Manager, Mareeba Shire Council, 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, QLD 4880 info@msc.qld.gov.au Phone 1300 308 461 www.msc.qld.gov.au Copies of the full application can be viewed or obtained from the Assessment Manager, 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba.

Public notification requirement per Queensland Government - Sustainable Planning Act 2009 Form 5, Version 2.0.

The Annual General Meeting Mareeba Meals on Wheels Inc. Will be held at CWA Hall Wilkes St, Mareeba at 10.00am on Monday 20th October, 2014 Business of the meeting will be the receiving of Minutes of last AGM, Management Committee report, financial report and Auditor’s report and election of Officers and Management Committee and appointment of Auditor.

It is essential that an effective Management Committee is in place to ensure the continuity of the meal service to our community.

All interested persons and service organisations are invited to attend and nominate for a position on the Management Committee.

Written nominations on the approved form need to be proved to the Secretary by 8th October 2014. Nomination forms are available from 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 inquires can be made to the Kitchen Coordinator on telephone 4092 2278.

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Mega Clothing & Book Sale 9am Anglican Church Hall Vernon St Atherton.

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sPORT results & draws Tableland Futsal Club It was Winter Season Finals night for Futsal last Wednesday with three thrilling and highly skilled games being played. In the only Junior competition, Under 14s,, the young but very skilled Quincan United defeated an older Nitros 8-5. Quincan's Riley Jones was awarded Player of the Final for resilient goal keeping in the first half and instrumental attacking and defensive play in the second half. In the Mixed division, San Siro defeated I Don't Know 8 - 5 with IDKs Joson Curcio receiving the Player of the Final trophy for his general all round skills and playmaker abilities. The Mens Final was a nail biter as L.A.B.S. and PoundTown took the game into extra time after L.A.B.S's Ayden Wilkinson scored with a few seconds left on the clock to bring the full-time score to 4 all.This meant the game went to Golden Goal status which L.A.B.S were able to take advantage of and win the game 5-4. L.A.B.S Joson Curcio was awarded his second Player of the Final trophy for the night. PoundTown are to be highly commended as they ended the season in fourth place and had to beat the top team, Ravenshoe F.C, in the semis to reach the Final. Premiership teams for the season are: Under 14s - Quincan United, Mixed - San Siro, Mens - Ravenshoe F.C. Ravenshoe F.C. were also awarded the 'Most Successful Team' trophy for the Premiership Winter season, beating San Siro on goal difference. Thankyou to the referees, committee and volunteers for their grand contribution throughout the season. Summer season Futsal begins on October 15th. See the website for details www.tablelandfutsal.com.au ARCHERY On Sunday visitors to the Tableland Company of Archers Julian and Caleb Oates, Marise Wedlock, Zannyn Ruge, Paul Lillingstone, David Reddie, Bill Reid and James, Sharon and Logan Horsburgh attended the coaching session, along with members Iveta and Mary-Anne Svihla. No rounds were shot, as most members were away. The members will shoot the third round of the Field club championships next Sunday September 28 approximately

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12.30pm, after coaching. Members are welcome to practice during the morning. Coaching will be conducted for visitors and beginners on Sunday September 28 from 9am to 12noon, at Kerribee Park Archery Range, off Springs Road, Mareeba. Beginners and visitors are asked to please ring George Neilson on 4092 2228 to confirm your attendance.

MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 18-09-14 Thursday Sporters: Winner Ken Flood 24, R/up Mike McGoldrick 22, (count back) NTP 8 Peter Leporati, 13 Paul McBride, Raffle Graham Sinton( Tully GC). 19-09-14 Bendigo Bank Charity Day, 4 Ball Ambrose. Winners Vince Gullo, Lorraine Higgins, Peter Johnston, Mike, 56.5, 2nd Christine Benjamin, Trevor Gard, Bruce Coates, Doug O’Brien 58.3 3rd Karl Bozzo, Chris Lee, Andrew Singh 60.5 NTP 4 Chris Lee, 8 Paul McGregor Jones, 11 Robert Petersen, 13 Denise, Straightest Drive on 10th Fairway Russell Schmidt. Everyone had a great day with close to $2000.00 raised. 20-09-14 Saturday Stroke Sponsors O’Donnells Stationary & Nina’s Kebabs. Winner Frank Jones 67,(count back) R/up Max Smith 67, NTP 4 Tim Lambert, 8 Boyd Ellem, 11, 13 Ron Blake, Ladies 11 2nd Christine Benjamin Congratulations to Life member & volunteers looking after the Golf course for winning the Eagle Nest John Debel, Rundown Christine Benjamin 68. 21-09-14 Sunday Stableford Sponsor Steggles. Winner Rod Cade 37,(count back) R/up Gordon Redding 37 NTP Only on 13 Rod Cade. Next week monthly medal.

MAREEBA TENNIS Tues. 7pm winner: Janelle. Mid-week fixtures: Div. 4 Pete d Tracey 32-24, Belle d Toni 54-2, Div.3 Veronique d June 42-14, Rose d Pauline 30-26, Kathy v Bronwyn 28 all tie, Div. 2 Brian d Searle 31-25, Craig d Simon 29-27, Kim d Narelle 33-23, Div. 1 Libor d Roy 32-24, Danny d John 37-19, Geoff d Jason 29-27, Thurs. 8am social 18-9-14. Winner of the frog - Lyn. Atherton Bowls Men: Tuesday 16 September Winner L.Cescotto L.Santin F.Tudini. Wednesday 17 September Winner

N.Veit R.Smith. Friday 19 September Self Selected Pairs Winner N.Veit C.Leinster Consolation Prize R.Short V.Meisch / B.Walker R.Smith. Sunday21 September Winner L.O’Connell G.Bew F.Bryans (Fremantle WA) T.Tudini. Saturday 20 September Club Open Singles B.Walker def A.McLeod, T.Marriott def D.Toolen. Saturday 27 September Club Open Singles at 9.00 am G.Bew vs K.Franklin, M.Mackney vs R.Short. Saturday Sunday Monday 4/5/6 October Pritchard Cup at Mareeba Team M.Mackney A.McLeod C.Leinster P.Sorensen.

Ladies: Thursday 17th: Winners L.Santin, E.Collins, K.Zieth. Consistency: D. Low 151 d D. McDonald 104; J.McHenry 152 d D. Treen 136. Consistency semi-finals: G. Low vs J. Marriot. Please arrange own markers. Teams for T.Moss Shield to be played Tuesday 23rd. L.Santin, E.Kruck, K.Bagley, J.Leinster: M. Pluschke, D.Treen, T. Hyland, Y. Milevskiy; K. Treen, M. Marsh, D. Bew, M. Collins; J.Cooper, A. Kitson, D. Bridge, J. McHenry. Transport will be provided from the Clubhouse at 12 noon sharp. Special Management Meeting Monday 22nd at 4pm.

ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wed.Sporters this week played stableford with Gary Toshack winning with 29 pts on a count back from Darryl King with Rob. McMahon third on 28 pts.

NTPS 13 Greg Brown,18 Ken Tait. Thursday Ladies (sponsor Cindy Wall )winner was Ann Moss with a great 41 pts from Dawn Faulkner 39 pts. Saturday Juniors winner was Jake Flynn from big brother Tom and Harvey Harris. Junior result from the Mossman Junior Open Sept.14th where where Atherton boys Tom Flynn won the 6 hole novice event with with 33 shots with little brother Jake runner-up on 39 shots. Saturday we played the Harold Nasser Memorial stroke round with Annette Seawright winning the Ladies on a count back from Ann Moss and Sue Whitehead all 71 nett. NTPs 3 Dawn Faulkner,11&18 Annette S 13 Ann Moss. Men’s winner was George Clements (George had an eagle on 17th well done mate ) , runner-up John Stuart NTPs 3 Dave Birney, 11 Mark Bye, 13 Sully Pease,18 Stevo. Sundays Yungaburra Butchery stableford was won by the

in form Russell (Pup ) Hilder 42 pts , runner- up ( again)Peter Fraser 39 pts and third Ray Faulkner 38 pts. NTP 18 Ash.Fleming. This week the Wednesday Sporters play a 2 stroke Canadian Foursomes, the Thursday Ladies a Discount Drug Store Sponsored stableford.Saturday we host a Jane’s Beauty and Malanda Meats sponsored Bisque Bogey. Saturday Juniors next game Oct 11th with our Junior Open Sunday Oct. 12th SUNDAY we have our Redding Motors sponsored HOLDEN SCRAMBLE 9.30 am shotgun start nominate your 4 person team on 40911283 register by 9.00 am .

RAVENSHOE SPORTING SHOOTERS Tuesday, September 16: Benchrest Centrefire results – B. Checkley 0.3922, T. Armstrong 0.5137, J. Wyatt 0.6054, J. Anderson 0.9718. Benchrest Rimfire results – Kev Chatfield 0.8697, J. Wyatt 1.1007, T. Armstrong 1.1874, J. Waites 1.5354, J. Anderson 1.6234, M. Wilson 1.7971, L. Wilson 2.0468. Saturday, September 20: 303 Shoot results – J. Anderson 185, V. Harris 183, G. Venables 173, Patrick 167, M. Roach 155, T. Jackson 140, J. Norman 128, Rohena 63, Nick 62, S. Glass 62, Rhian 34. Next 303 Shoot on Saturday 18 October. Wednesday, September 24: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice.

Saturday, September 27: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice. 10am AGM. Next Safety Course will be held on Saturday 27 September, 8.30am start. Contact Gordon Gentle at 40970105 for info and bookings.

RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB August 24: Ravenshoe Hardware kindly sponsored today’s shoot at 500 yards. Sunny with strong rapidly changing winds. Results for double 500, 10 shots comp. Target Rifle – S. Durham (Mareeba) 105.10, J. Kuchel 105.8. FTR – S. Green (Cairns) 117.7, C. Allman 115.10, V. Cusick 115.10, G. Venables 112.10, B. Gianasi 111.5, P. Padgett 107, J. Anderson 103.4. F Standard – P. Burg 119.11, Kath Chatfield 117.10, Kev Chatfield 117.9, M. Wood 116.8, Hayden (visitor) 107.1, L. Wilson 105.2, M. Wilson 100.2. Sunday, September 28: Double 600 (8.30am start).

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Archers on target

By Katherine Kokkonen

Mareeba’s Brendan Payne salutes the crowd after his century on Sunday.

Photo Peter Roy

Strong start to cricket season THE Mareeba Bandits are off to a cracking start in the cricket far north competition scoring 294 after 60 overs, in the first innings of their opening two day match against Port Douglas on Sunday, at Kerribee Park in Mareeba.

Mareeba’s Brendan Payne had a stellar match scoring his first century of the season, with veteran cricketer Robert ‘Bomber’ Adams hitting 53.

Cameron McPherson also hit the scoreboard with 35 runs.

Daley Taylor, 10, and Ben Dayes, 10, check out how they went after a round.

Youngsters Rowan Foxwell and Luke Lamborne also had a great match hitting 37 and 18, respectively.

“It was a good day, a great start to the season and a repeat of the 2013 grand final,” Bomber said.

The match continues this Sunday at 1pm, at Kerribee Park.

Port Douglas will come in batting and Mareeba needs to keep up their good form and restrict the visitors to under 294 to claim their first win of the season.

Ben and Sue Stallard tally up their points.

Jarrod Burton was named Player of the Year and Best and Fairest for 2014

Atherton Roosters presentation Atherton Roosters Senior Rugby League Club Presentation of Trophies 2014 FIRST GRADE Chano Trentin’s All Wheel Drive Centre Player of the Year – Jarrod Burton Best Back – Nathan Curcio Best Forward – Mike Hauraki Most Improved – Josh Webb Most Consistent – Tyson Burchell RESERVE GRADE Best and Fairest – Aaron Price Best Back – Nigel Woodliegh Best Forward – Jade Dennis Most Improved – Gibson Billy Most Consistent – Jarrod Hooligan Coaches Trophy – Rick McPherson UNDER 18 Best and Fairest – Ned Blakman Best Back – Darcy Lacey Best Forward – Douglas Alphine Most Improved – Anton Straatman Most Consistent – Liam Goddard Best Team Man – Jacob Rivett Coaches Trophy – Anton Straatman CLUB AWARDS Clubman of the Year – Nathan Curcio Most Valued Club Player – Tyson Burchell Club Rising Star – Jake Rivett Rookie of the Year – Douglas Alpine Top Try Scorer – Craig Gregory

Golfers chip in for charity

Mareeba netballers Danae Hastie, Nataliah Lopez, Lexi Ford, Megan Crane, Bella Quintieri and Justine Gatti had the chance to meet and learn skills from former Australian captain Vicki Wilson.

The LM Engineering team, Brian Warburton, Shae-Leigh Isselbacher and Rhys Williams, head back to the clubhouse after their game.

By Katherine Kokkonen Ideal conditions greeted 60 golfers who teed off in support of Meals on Wheels, last week.

The Meals on Wheels Mareeba Golf Day on Friday attracted 15 teams of four, who took to the course for friendly competition and a laugh.

The day raised $2,000 for the charity to purchase a new van. Treasurer John Lambourne was thrilled by the support shown by golfers and the community.

“It’s been very amiable and everybody must have been very happy with their game,” Mr Lambourne said.

“It’s more of a community gathering to support Meals on Wheels, a lot of these people haven’t yet reached the age where they need us, but it’s good to see friends have a good time.”

Vince’s team, consisting of Vince Gullo, Mick Johnson, Peter Johnstone and Lorraine Higgins, were surprised to take out the competition on the day. Captain Vince Gullo joked that there were many honest golfers on the course that day, allowing his team to come away with the win. He did concede that they had a few lucky shots, but as a team they also had to think their way around the course, which a few of them were unfamiliar with.

“We didn’t think we did that well,” Mr Gullo confessed.

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STEADY nerves and unwavering concentration have Tablelands Archers heading straight for the target.

Along with archers from around the state, a quiver of six tablelands archers competed in Archery Queensland’s short range championships and target championships, on Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14.

The Tablelands Company of Archers held their part of the competition at their range in Mareeba and competed against nearly 70 other archers from Townsville, Hervey Bay and Brisbane. This was the second time the competition had been held and provided archers with the opportunity to compete

while staying at home.

“The advantage is that the archers don’t have to spend a lot of money travelling,” Neil Stallard said.

“For us to go to Brisbane it is a three day drive plus accommodation, so that is one of the benefits of this competition.”

One of the younger archers in the group, Daley Taylor, picked up a bow and arrow only two months ago. The ten-yearold loved the challenge of trying to hit the target.

“It was tough when I was just starting,” he said.

“I just focus on the target and my form.”

Daley’s focus paid off during the competition, when he recorded his best score ever of 55 points.

Quite an achievement, considering the highest score he could have gotten was 60 points.

“I think that the team performed extremely well under pressure. When someone needed to step up to the plate, they were there.

Lorraine made the difference to the team.”

“It wasn’t about coming out here to win, it was about coming out here to support a group that does a lot of good for the community—a marvellous job—and anything that we can do to help them and if we have some fun at the same time it’s a bonus.”

Bendigo Bank would like to thank the following business for their generous donations on the day: Cedar Park Resort, Tableland Hardware, Datum Plastering, L&M Engineering and Mike Blunt.

Bendigo branch manager Stephen Gear (second from right) with winning team members.

Champ trains rising stars

By Katherine Kokkonen YOUNG talented netballers have taken to the court to learn from New Zealand netball coach and former Australian captain Vicki Wilson.

Six Mareeba netballers, aged 12 to 14, took part in a three hour special training session earlier this month where they further developed their skills. Mareeba Netball Association Vice President Meredith Ford said it was amazing experience that allowed the girls to develop and aspire.

“They took children and coaches during the drills and the coaches also were learning during the session,” she said.

“You could see in the kids’ faces that during those three hours they learnt so much.”

Three of the Mareeba netballers who attended were part of the Junior Marlins program while the other three had been talent identified and invited to take part in the session.

“It isn’t really real until they see someone of her talent come out to regional players that it makes it a reality to them that they can make it in netball,” Ford said.

Even younger netballers will soon have the chance to develop skills when the Fun Net program starts in primary schools. Mareeba State School and St Thomas are taking part in Fun Net, which will see students from Prep to Year 3 take to the netball court.

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Triathletes have nerves of steel

By Katherine Kokkonen MAREEBA triathletes have returned from the Ironman 70.3 Mt Tremblant Champions a little sore but already pumped for their next challenges.

Jennifer McCarthy and Kevin Davies recently returned from the gruelling race in Canada, where thousands of athletes tackled a 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike ride and 21.1 km run.

While most people would be daunted by event, Mr Davies summed up the experience in one word: “Awesome”.

Mr Davies and Mrs McCarthy had been hard at training in the lead-up to the race, with the Mt Tremblant course providing its own unique challenges. The course was hillier than the track they had competed in for the Cairns Ironman and the cooler weather was a challenge when it came to staying hydrated.

“When you race, you keep hydrating whether you need it or not because by the time you become thirsty or you start to feel a lack of energy it is too late,” Mr Davies said.

“By the time you got to the run you couldn’t take anymore in because it wasn’t hot—well it wasn’t hot for us. You aren’t sweating as much but you are still using the same amount of energy.”

The morning of the race the temperature dropped to eight degrees and the two athletes stayed rugged up right until the last minute when they had to jump straight in for the swim start.

Despite the course’s challenges, what will stay with Mr Davies and Mrs McCarthy are the memories of what it was like to be an Australian athlete traversing through the spectacular Canadian environment. While triathlons are races, the sport is known for competitors actually being highly supportive of one another.

“When you ran past it was ‘Go Aussie’,” Mr Davies said.

“The support and camaraderie was there the whole race,” Mrs Davies added.

Mr Davies and Mrs McCarthy would like to thank their sponsors and supporters and said they would not have been able to achieve what they have without them.

Now that the two athletes have ticked Mt Tremblant off their list, they aren’t resting on their laurels. Later in the year, Mr Davies and Mrs McCarthy plan to take part in the Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival in Port Douglas and the Yungaburra Soldier On Triathlon. They also have their sights set on the 2016 Ironman 70.3 World Championships on the Sunshine Coast.

Eels thrash storm

By Katherine Kokkonen

THE Edmonton storm was more like a drizzle when they came to face-to-face with the mighty Mareeba/Malanda Eels in the C grade final on Sunday.

The Eels hard work thoughout the season paid off with a convincing 60–16 win over the Storm in Cairns.

Coach/Captain Darren Ball put his team’s victory down to a focus on fitness and ball play.

Going into the second half with the score 22–12 in the Eels favour, the team steamrolled over their opposition to score 38 points to the Storm’s four.

“We just went out and did what we trained to do,” Ball said.

“The moment we kicked off we had them under the pump. Edmonton was lacking in fitness and we just ran them

around the park. It’s unbelievable, I’m speechless and very proud of the boys.”

The first try of the match went to Brady Martin with a courageous effort also put in by Cameron Glasty. Ball wanted to thank Mareeba for letting the team play with them and he looked forward to the Eels bringing it home again next year.

Jennifer McCarthy and Kevin Davies competed in the Ironman 70.3 at Mt Tremblant.

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