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Nazif Demis, Plumb Murat, Skender Murat and Angel Kochi tuck in to celebrate the end of another day of Ramadan at Mareeba Muslim Society Hall.

Criticism of the Ravenshoe wind farm continues By Boyd Robertson

A report handed down at the latest Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) meeting would seem to answer complaints from residents about noise made by the Windy Hill wind farm at Ravenshoe, but council has refused to close the issue and is seeking further legal advice. The report, compiled by Noise Mapping Australia (NMA) on behalf of wind farm owners Ratch Corporation, was presented by Ben Hyde, an environmental engineer hired by council to review NMA’s findings, at the July 18 council meeting in Atherton. It responded to a complaint by Ravenshoe resident Colin Walkden, who lives 450m from the wind farm and has told council the noise of the turbines causes him continual sleep deprivation. Mr Walken hopes to have three of the closest turbines to his property shut down at night. NMA measured noise levels at Mr Walkden’s property between mid-February and mid-May this year to obtain the data for the report. According to both the report and Mr Hyde’s review, the noise levels at Mr Walkden’s property did not exceed the levels set by the Herberton Shire Council when they approved the construction on the wind farm in 1999. The wind farm, however, passed only marginally – at times generating noise levels within less than a decibel of the acceptable limit. Council resolved to obtain legal advice on the most appropriate response to the report, which was discussed in the confidential section of the meeting. During the presentation, Mr Hyde was grilled at length by Councillor Marjorie Pagani, an outspoken opponent of the proposed Mt Emerald wind farm, over the contents of his report. Cr Pagani called attention to previous noise monitoring reports given to council which showed that the Windy Hill turbines displayed ‘special auditory characteristics’ (SACs) that effectively increased their noise levels past the acceptable standards. Cr Pagani also pointed to the fact that NMA had measured noise levels during a low-wind period and not measured noise levels inside Mr Walkden’s house. Mr Hyde responded that he had simply followed council’s instructions in reviewing NMA’s data. The Express Newspaper understands that the cost of hiring an environmental consultant is about $30,000.

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Rodeo runs in the family By Boyd Robertson Rodeo runs in the blood of the Simpson family, who haven’t let injuries blunt their enthusiasm for the sport. Ted, Jake and Georgia Simpson from Mareeba all competed in the Mareeba Rodeo on July 13-14, with Jake winning the title of Grand Champion Junior Cowboy and Ted winning the Michael Gear Memorial Trophy for Best Protection Clown. Jake, at only seven years old, beat out riders as old as 17 to win the junior barrel race event and then came second in the Under 8s poddy calf ride to secure his title. Ted, 33, was awarded the trophy by the Gear family after risking life and limb to keep riders safe from angry bulls all weekend. Georgia, 8, placed fourth in the junior barrel race. Jake said it was “pretty cool” to win the Junior Grand Champion title. “I said ‘wow’ when I found out,” he said. “When I told my friends they said ‘you’re kidding me. “Riding the calf was hard because he was very strong – I had to hold on very tight.” Jake’s win is all the more remarkable considering his recovery from life-threatening injuries sustained in an accident with a horse when he was four years old in 2010. Jake was left with two holes in his bowel, a liver nearly split in two, a blood clot in his brain and, as his family and doctors suspect, recurring epileptic fits. Despite this, Jake intends to continue riding in rodeos, and has vowed to return to Kerribee Park for next year’s event to defend his title. He also hopes to become a professional rodeo competitor riding both bulls and broncos when he grows up. Ted was honoured to receive the trophy, which is named after legendary local protection clown Michael Gear, who died in an accident while bull-catching about a decade ago. “It feels awesome to receive the trophy for the first time,” he said. “Mick was one of the best protection clowns there was.” “If you got on a bull and you saw he was there, you felt safe and you knew you were going to be OK.” Ted became a protection clown a few years after inju-

Rodeo riders Georgia and Jake Simpson (top) with protection clown dad Ted at Kerribee Park. Jake and Ted have come away from Mareeba Rodeo with the Grand Champion Junior Cowboy and the Michael Gear Memorial Trophy, respectively. ries prompted his retirement from riding. He described the activity as riskier than riding, but providing a “massive adrenalin rush,” pitting his agility and quick thinking against the bull’s strength and straight-line speed to distract it from a fallen rider. “With clowning, you don’t want to move until you see the rider start to slip, so you’re still close enough to the bull to distract him when the rider comes all the way off,” he said. “Sometimes you actually have to grab him by the horns and then move out of the way when he comes right at you, because you’ll never out-run a bull – in a straight line he’ll smoke you. “I’ve copped a couple of hits and done a few somersaults and flips but I haven’t been seriously injured doing

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it yet – I’ll keep clowning as long as my body holds up to the stress.” Georgia, although not coming away from the rodeo with the awards her father and brother picked up, still enjoyed herself and promised to return next year. She claims to be a better horse rider than Jake, but has avoided poddy riding since being knocked unconscious by a calf in Chillagoe in 2011. Ted’s wife Hannah said she has full confidence in watching Ted take on angry bulls, but still worries when her children enter the ring. “Watching Teddy I feel really safe because I know he knows exactly what he is doing but with the kids it gives me a few extra grey hairs watching them,” she said. “They all love it, though – they sleep, eat and breathe rodeo.”

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Welcome move for library

By Boyd Robertson

Kuranda Library will have room to grow after the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) announced plans to move it to a new and more spacious location. At the July 18 council meeting, the TRC voted to approve the relocation of the library to the Kuranda Community precinct, formerly Kuranda State School. The Library’s current site at Thooree Street has a public floor space of 106 square metres, less than half of what the State Library of Queensland Building Standard recommends to serve Kuranda’s population catchment. The new site at the community precinct offers a public space of about 276 square metres. The move will give the library an extra 170 square metres of public floor space, allowing it to offer extra services to the community. The precinct also has 22 car parking spaces set aside for the library’s needs. The library will be the first organisation to move into the Community Precinct, located at Arara Street. Council will need to shift $60,000 to the 2013-14 budget to pay for the move, with an extra $30,000 from the external works budget to be set aside for upgrading the precinct’s air conditioning. No timeline for the move has been concretely established yet but council intends to form a project team to oversee the shift. TRC Kuranda district representative Jenny Jensen said the move was a long time coming and would be very beneficial to the town’s community. “For a long time the Kuranda Library has been stuck in a small space that has been used by a large amount of people she said. “It’s also a council service centre – people can go there to pay rates, get their pet registered and other business they need to do with council. “This move creates a lot of space for other

Phoebe MacDowell, 10, and mum Sue MacDowell are glad to hear the Kuranda Library will be moving to a larger site at the Kuranda Community Precinct. activities like homework clubs for the kids, workshops and Internet for seniors.” Cr Jensen dismissed concerns that moving the library to the precinct, which is outside of the village centre, might make it more difficult for people to access it. “The library doesn’t just service the village, it services the whole Kuranda district, which in-

cludes towns like Speewah and Koah,” she said. “A lot of people are driving in to town, dropping their kids off or visiting the library themselves and I think the extra parking space at the community precinct will actually help that. “It’s more than a library, it’s a community space – people go there to read the paper, have conversation and be part of the community so-

Military projectiles discovered in town A local business was cordoned off by police for three hours on July 16 after military projectiles were discovered. Early on Tuesday morning, Mareeba Metal Merchants staff contacted police after finding heavy-duty ammunition among the scrap. Staff were immediately evacuated as police established a perimeter around the Ray Road business. Police contacted the Australian Defence Force to report the find. “The items were identified as two Armour Piercing projectiles. The munitions were recovered to HMAS Cairns for safe disposal,” a Defence spokesperson said. Mareeba Metal Merchants co-owner Roslyn Goldsmith said the business had well established procedures to deal with the situation. “We have procedures in place to deal with these situations and that situation was cleared successfully,” she said. “First and foremost our focus was on our employees and we managed to get them all out quickly and safely and called the appropriate authorities.” The situation was safely resolved at about 1pm.

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Reflections on the avenue Now the opening of the Avenue of Honour is behind us and the beautiful avenue and memorial has settled into a degree of peace and tranquillity once again, it is time to reflect on all that happened to bring us to this point. On behalf of the small organising committee, to would like to say a very sincere thank you to all involved. This has been such a community effort and there have been so many people who have contributed to do their bit to make this beautiful memorial possible, so it would be impossible to do an individual thank you. You all know who you are, from the ladies who served morning tea on Anzac Day and the children who organised free dress days at their schools to raise funds, to the people who volunteered their labour to get the Avenue ready for opening day, to pensioners who gave so generously because they felt so deeply that our heroes should be honoured. In fact, there have been so many people who have done so much. So, each and every one of you, we salute you on behalf of our fallen diggers and say ‘what a bunch of legends you are’. The Avenue of Honour has been an amazing journey for all of us who have been involved, but I think we would

all agree that the honour has been truly ours. In the words of Victoria Cross winner Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith, “this memorial is born from love.”. We now have this sacred place to come to reflect on the lives and sacrifice of these fine young men. It will be a place for their mates and for all the fine men and women who serve our nation to come and rest and perhaps get a certain sense of healing. This beautiful memorial was born from the compassion and heart of community and it will continue to be nurtured by community, with a committee now being set up to manage and maintain the Avenue to the standard that such a sacred monument deserves. Cr Shaaron Linwood Express cane coverage bagged I refer to your article of June 12, 2013 (The Express Newspaper, page three) relating to the recent meeting between executives of Mackay Sugar and residents of Mount Molloy / Julatten. A report which your journalist attempted, through the use of such emotive expressions as “radical members of the crowd”, “those with knowledge of the stunt”, “torrents of attacks” and others, to convert from unbiased reporting to editorial comment aimed at distorting the facts and thus directing the interpretation of readers. What your reporter actually ob-

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served was the unity of residents of disparate educational, experiential and emotional backgrounds in resisting the destruction of the peaceful environment in which they live. Destruction to be brought about not in the interests of Tablelands cane growers but to improve returns to shareholders - most of whom reside far from the affected area, and some of whom probably could not even find the affected area. Destruction predicated on the view that organisational profits are of superior importance to outcast populations, and that a cost / benefit analysis is one in which the corporation takes the benefits and the residents can wear the costs. As you are doubtless aware, the objection is to the proposed massive increase in truck transport through the two subject populated areas, an increase from which Mareeba residents will also suffer when the majority of these trucks start to travel through the centre of the town in 2014. Mackay Sugar stated at the meeting that the increase would be of the order of ten percent, but the basis of estimation is at best suspect. Some of the key issues for locals are, the safety of road users, noise pollution, health risks and road damage. Some of the issues involved bear much similarity to those referred to by the NSW Appeals Court in relation to the proposed vandalism of the disruption of lifestyles in the Bulga area (a coal company wanting to destroy the peace and serenity of a small population). An approach should be made in a similar manner here, seeking relief from

this heartless disruption to our lives. Something needs to be done before dubious arrangements are made for triples to be used on the same roads (but only while carrying sugar, because the roads can tell the difference) and we finish up in the same boat as the residents of Yarraville (where more children are admitted to hospital with respiratory disease than any other suburb of Melbourne), Footscray or Laverton. James Leonard Mount Molloy Animal Farm, revisited “Old Snowball is Back”! Does anybody remember George Orwell’s allegorical and dystopian novel Animal Farm? Parallel’s can also be made of the Federal Labor Party. Snowball was Napoleon’s rival and original head of the farm after Jones’ overthrow. He was an eloquent speaker, whilst his rival, Napoleon - a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, not much of a talker, but with a reputation for getting his own way. He kept the ‘attack dogs’. Well, Kevin Rudd displays similar characteristics to Snowball, and he gets deposed for Napoleon. The novel addresses not only the corruption of the revolution by its leaders, but also the ways wickedness, indifference, ignorance, greed, and myopia corrupt the revolution. Just remember, whilst Kevin Rudd may take Labor to the election - there are other would-be PM’s who like to get their way in the wings who may be more favoured by caucus... i.e. Bill

Shorten (who blows in the breeze and changes his support like a weathercock) and Anthony Albanese. Labor has a history of knifing its leaders and replacing them. Just like Forrest Gump said “Life is like a box of chocolates... you never know what you’re going to get”.... same could be said for the ALP. It is the same dog - just a different leg action! Peter Spies Chairman, Atherton Branch, LNP Volunteers thanked I recently had the chance to meet with Cancer Council Queensland volunteers in FNQ to thank them for helping us change the face of cancer in Queensland. It was an honour to connect with supporters all the way from Karumba to Mossman, Port Douglas, Cairns, Atherton, Mareeba, Ingham and Innisfail. I want to recognise each and every inspirational volunteer who puts so much time and passion into supporting CCQ – and with such pride. We have such a strong volunteer base across Queensland and we simply could not do what we do without the spirit and determination of our volunteers. They are the heart of our work! It was terrific to spend time in the Far North! I return home to South East Queensland with a solid list of things we can work on together to further improve cancer control. Thanks again for having me. Prof Jeff Dunn Chief executive Cancer Council Queensland

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It’s Ramadan time By Boyd Robertson

The Tableland’s diverse Muslim population are celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at Mareeba Mosque. During Ramadan – the ninth month on the Islamic calendar – Muslims fast from dawn to sunset. At the end of each day the fast is ended and families meet at the mosque for prayers and a community feast at the Muslim Society Hall. Mareeba Mosque, the only Mosque on the Tableland, is a focal point for the region’s Muslims, who number about 350. They come from a vast array of national, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including Australian, Albanian, Turkish, Pakistani, Bosnian, French, Indonesian, Uzbek, Congolese and South African. This wide variety of cultures also brings a wide variety of food – rice with turmeric, dolmades, fried zucchini and tomatoes topped with yoghurt share space with more familiar fare like sausages, lasagne and pizza. In accordance with Ramadan’s messages of giving and selflessness, food is offered freely to anyone wishing to join the feast. Muslims believe Ramadan is the month in which Allah revealed the Holy Quran to the prophet Mohammed. It has no pre-determined start date but is begun at the first sighting of the new moon, and ends when the next new moon is seen. Ramadan this year began on July 10 and is expected to end on either August 7 or 8, depending on the sighting of the new moon.

The end of Ramadan is marked by Eid-al-Fitr, a major religious holiday, and is celebrated with an even bigger day-long feast. All Muslims of sound health and mind are expected to begin fasting for Ramadan when they reach puberty. Mareeba Mosque’s Imam, Benjamin Murat, explained that Ramadan was not simply about refraining from eating and drinking. “During Ramadan, Muslims fast with their entire body – not just what is eaten or drunk but what is said, what is seen, what is heard and how they behave,” he said. “This means they would keep away from things that aren’t good – they will not seek arguments and everything they say will be for good and to prevent what is not good from being spoken. “By restraining ourselves from what is normally permissible, we are controlling our desires in the hope that we will do the same in the other months.” Imam Murat said the Tableland Muslim community was ‘gradually growing’ and that Muslims in Australia were fortunate to have the opportunity to worship in peace. Imam Murat is being supported at the mosque by Imam Waseem Jappi from South Africa and Pakistani scholar Qasim Bukhari, a Hafiz (someone who has memorized all 6,000 verses of the Quran). The Mareeba Mosque will be holding an open day on August 31, inviting the community to come and explore Islam for themselves. Noted Australian Islamic scholar Dr Mohammed Abdalla, a former panellist on the ABC’s ‘Q and A’ program, will travel from Brisbane to deliver addresses at the open day.

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Funding for rail track received A Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) plan to build a 20km rail trail linking Atherton and Walkamin has received a $140,667 boost from the State Government. The money, along with a $211,000 contribution from the TRC, will be used to complete the first stage of the project, a 6km section between Atherton’s Platypus Park and Tolga. Work on the project can’t begin until Queensland Rail removes existing track along the unused railway corridor. Council has until the end of the 2013-14 financial years to spend the money that has been allocated through the State Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program. The rail trail will feature a minimum 2.5 metre wide gravel track to be used by walkers and cyclists with room for horse riders off to the side. TRC Mayor Rosa Lee Long said she hoped Queensland Rail will be finished removing the track by the end of the year to allow council sufficient time to deliver the first stage. “At the moment we are finalising all our plans until Queensland Rail lifts the line. They have indicated to us that they will do this as soon as possible and my hope is that that will be before the end of the year,” she said. “By the time they pull up the rail we’ll be in a position to get straight into [building] it.” Cr Lee Long said once the project was complete it would be an invaluable tourist attraction for the region as well as providing a safe area for recreation. Mareeba “There are an awful lot of people who walk, cycle Chamber of and ride horses [on the Tableland] and across the Commerce world rail trails are becoming great attractions,” president she said. “It is also a very important project to get, Pietro Girgenti cyclists in particular, off the road given the number has opened of deaths we have seen over the past couple of years” nominations for Originally, the project was due to link Mareeba the 2013 with Atherton but the successful de-amalgamation B Q H E 0 1 1 2 _ ME _ E 1 2 0 1 3 - 0 7 - 1 6 T1 5 : 3 6 : 1 7 + 1 0 : 0 0 Business Awards. vote prohibits the TRC from running the trail into Mareeba Shire Council territory.

Nominations open for awards By Ryan Groube The Mareeba Chamber of Commerce has put the call out for locals to nominate outstanding businesses and individuals for the 2013 Business Awards. Chamber president Pietro Girgenti formally opened nominations for the awards at the site of this year’s event, the Mareeba Turf Club on July 18. The awards night will be held under the stars at the turf club on October 26 and is themed On Track for Success. Mr Girgenti said the event, held every second year, was a great opportunity to recognise trailblazers in the business community. “This event is about acknowledging the brilliant businesses that we have operating here, right in front of our eyes,” he said. “It always is a fantastic night and an important night for our local business community.” Awards up for grabs include: business of the year, new business of the year, rural/agricultural business and communitarian of the year. This year will also see the return of the customer service award which is voted for by shoppers as well as a new category for

the best community or sporting group. Mr Girgenti said both the communitarian and community or sporting group recognised the effort business owners put in outside work hours to contribute to the community. “A lot of our business people aren’t your classic nine to five workers. “The amount of community service work they do is something that we thought was important to acknowledge,” he said. “Juggling the challenges of both business and community is extremely challenging but by doing this they help make this community such a good place to live and work.” As part of the judging process, the panel will conduct interviews with all award nominees before coming to their decision. The event was originally scheduled to be held in August but was pushed back to October due to a clash with a major business awards event in Cairns. To nominate your favourite business contact the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce on 4092 6050. Ticket prices for the event are yet to be finalised but are expected to cost $99.

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Local businesses scammed again By Ryan Groube

A reincarnation of a notorious scam targeting businesses and not-for-profits has resurfaced on the Tableland. Dubai based business Open Business Directory faxes misleading application forms to businesses in an attempt to sign them up to an online directory for an upfront cost of $1888 and a further $99 a month thereafter after the first year. The scam, Yellow Page Australia, attempts to mislead businesses by making them think that they are dealing with well known Australian business Sensis Yellow Pages. Last week, a local businesswoman, who wished to remain anonymous, received the fraudulent fax and thinking the offer was a special deal from Yellow Pages came within moments of “ticking and flicking” the application form. It was only a misspelt word at the bottom of the form that made her take another look. In a bid to ensure others didn’t fall victim of the scam the businesswoman contacted The Express Newspaper to investigate. A spokesperson from Yellow Pages confirmed that the form is not from Yellow Pages and that investigation. The Office of Fair Trading said making the “the situation is being investigated including lepublic aware of these sorts of scams was the best gal’s involvement as we speak”. In 2011, the Australian Competition and Con- way to make them stop. “There are countless varieties of scams, and sumer Commission (ACCC) successfully prosecuted two overseas companies, Yellow Page scammers change their methods of approaching Marketing and Yellow Publishing Limited, for victims once the public becomes aware of a particular scam,” the spokesperson said. running a near identical scam. “The use of a very similar name and the ‘walkThe Federal Court imposed penalties totalling $2.7 million against the companies in what was ing fingers’ logo is meant to trick small business at the time the largest penalty to be handed down owners into thinking they are dealing with the since civil pecuniary interests were introduced as well-known, legitimate directory.” The Express Newspaper made repeated atpart of Australian Consumer Law. A spokesperson from ACCC declined to com- tempts to contact a spokesperson from Open ment on the resurgence of the scam citing any on Business Directory. I GAQL 7 4 4 6 _ 2 2 0 7 1 3 . p d f Pa ge 1 1 8 / 0 7 / 1 3 , 3 : 5 4 : 4 1 Contact details provided by the company on the record statement could hamper any possible

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the application form is a fax number. The company’s Facebook page has only four ‘likes’. The link to the business’ website from the Facebook page contains a virus. The report of the Yellow Page Australia scam comes as another scam is doing the rounds on the Tableland. An email scam requesting credit card details from an azure.com email address is requesting people “provide additional information” to receive a tax refund through the Australian Taxation Office. The spokesperson from the Office of Fair Trading said while there is not usually an increase in scams at the end of financial year it wasn’t unPM AEST common for tax scams to pop up at this time of

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Community CELEBRATIONS

Giant Vegies

ASDOGS boost The Wheelie Dirty Dogs Great Wheelbarrow Race team presented a $1000 cheque to ASDOGS on June 16 at the ASDOGS training facility in

Luigi Falcomer may very well have the biggest vegies in town – a cabbage and lettuce grown by Mr Falcomer in his backyard vegetable garden in Mareeba. Mr Falcomer’s foot beside the lettuce shows just how big it is.

Mareeba.

club news One scheme. One focus on individuals. One commitment to lifelong support. From 1 July, Australia’s current support system for people living with disability is being progressively replaced with DisabilityCare Australia. This new scheme will help provide a better quality of life for Australians with a significant and permanent disability, and for their families and carers too.

What’s new about DisabilityCare Australia? DisabilityCare Australia is a new way of funding personalised support for people with disability. As well as looking at a person’s immediate needs, it will take a lifelong approach and enable people with disability to have choice and control over their supports. It will focus on early intervention, recognising that timely support can minimise the impact of a disability on individuals, families and carers. Assistance will be provided at the right time, rather than only once people reach crisis.

Who is eligible? DisabilityCare Australia will help people who have a significant and permanent disability and who need assistance with everyday activities. This includes people whose disabilities are attributed to intellectual, cognitive, neurological, sensory, or physical impairment, or a psychiatric condition.

Will I lose my current support? No. Your current arrangements will stay in place until you have met DisabilityCare Australia to discuss your needs.

Will it affect my Disability Support Pension? No. Your Disability Support Pension will not be affected.

When does it all begin?

Monthly catch-up with the mAREEBA ROTARY On Saturday june 29, Mareeba Rotary held its annual changeover event at the Mareeba United Football Club. More than 60 people attended the evening celebrations to welcome in new Mareeba Rotary president Mr Joe Moro. The new board of directors was also inducted and includes – Sherri Soncin, Nina Akselsen Grant, Natasha Srhoj, Maree Lopez, David Quintieri, Charlie Martens, Margaret Purcell and Stephen Gear. Rotarian Carna Madrid was also awarded Rotarian of the year on the night for her commitment and hard work within the club and community. A new rotary year brings a new theme with it and this year’s theme set by our new Rotary International president Ron Burton is – Engage Rotary Change Lives. Mareeba Rotary would like to congratulate the Mareeba Rodeo Association on yet another successful and action packed Mareeba Rodeo. Our club members assisted with the procession float judging on the Friday night and the running of the entrance and exit gates at the rodeo on Saturday and Sunday. A great weekend was had by all. Mareeba Rotary was also proud to sponsor queen entrant number 5, Kaitlyn Booth - you did us proud and we hope you had an enjoyable experience. For information on Mareeba Rotary please visit our page on Facebook or Twitter or contact our membership director Lea Di Pasquale on 0402 534 437. Guests and new members are always welcome at our club. We meet at Mareeba Leagues Club each Wednesday at 6.15pm.

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The LAND New deal means more trucks on our roads By Ryan Groube The controversial sugar supply deal between Mackay Sugar and Tableland Canegrowers is set to see the number of heavy vehicles travelling through Mareeba spike from 2014. On April 17, 86 of the 89 Tableland sugar cane growers signed an agreement with Mackay Sugar to supply about 700,000 tonnes of cane to the Mossman Mill from 2014 on a rolling five year contract. About 200,000 tonnes of the cane contracted to Mackay Sugar is grown to the south of Mareeba and will need to travel through the town to get to the Mossman Mill. Transporting this cane will see three cane trucks pass through the heart of Mareeba every hour for the duration of the cane crush. Mackay Sugar chief executive Quinton Hildebrand said the cane that would travel through town was only a small portion of what had been contracted. “By and far the majority of the cane will bypass Mareeba,” he said. The majority of the cane is grown to the west of Mareeba and will travel along the Mareeba-Dimbulah road before turning north on the way to the Rex Range. Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Pietro Girgenti said it was not his place to comment on the deal between Tableland Canegrowers and Mackay Sugar but had concerns about the increased heavy vehicle movements. In particular, Mr Girgenti is concerned about the safety of commuters on the narrow Granite Creek Bridge at the northern extremity of the town and has called for the State Government to provide funding prior to the agreement going live. “It is vital that State Government spending on road infrastructure keeps pace with the demands being placed on the network,” he said. “There is an obvious safety issue at the Granite Creek Bridge which is quite narrow and can often only accommodate one heavy vehicle at a time.”

Mackay Sugar chief executive Quinton Hildebrand.

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Cattle report for the week The yard reduced by 100 head to 372 head penned at the Mareeba yarding. The cattle penned were mainly 380-420 kg Cows and the market was back 1-3 c/ kg on these Cows. The odd heavy Cow made a top of

108.2 c/ kg. No heavy killable Ox were penned. Store Steers 280-420 kg with frame sold to a rate but in all quality was mixed. The yarding was drawn from Normanton, Georgetown, Chillagoe, Cape York and local areas.

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Mr Girgenti said not enough had been done to address a steady increase of heavy vehicles travelling in and around Mareeba and that it was time the State Government put the much talked about Mareeba bypass back on the agenda. The increase in heavy vehicle traffic for Mareeba pales in comparison to the impact the deal will have on the northern Tableland towns of Julatten and Mount Molloy. Both small communities are set to have 40,000 cane trucks pass through during next year’s cane season. Community resentment at the decision came to a head at a fiery consultation meeting between Mackay Sugar and residents at Mount Molloy in April. At the conclusion of that meeting, Mr Hildebrand made a commitment to form a “community

For the tonneS 10816 187 1317 2243 17118 514 1376 830 35492

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of estimate district average with 74 tonnes per hectare yield. The focus for Week 5 will be to maintain reliability and continue to exceed the 30,000 weekly budget.

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working group” made up of local residents, Mackay Sugar employees, and representatives from the business, education, environment and local government sectors. The group will be charged with developing a traffic management plan to reduce the impact of the increased traffic on local residents. Expressions of interest to join the seven-person group will be advertised this week. The group will meet bi-monthly from August 2013 to August 2014. Mackay Sugar has appointed Queensland Corporate Communications Network to assist with the formation and selection process for the group. Mount Molloy and Julatten residents wanting more information about the group can contact Mackay Sugar Communications department on 4953 8339.

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Mossman Mill processed 32,031 tonnes of cane in Week 4, crushing rates are now exceeding 310 tonnes an hour. The crop continues to maintain 103%

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TABLELAND MILL SUGAR VARIETY REPORT k228 Q124 Q231 Q183 Q208 Q191 Q200 Q237 Q135 Q138 Q151 Q172 Q186 Q199 Q220 Q230 Q250 Q251

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Week CCS 15.10 13.87 13.69 13.41 13.17 12.82 12.74 12.68 13.73

SeASon to dAte tonneS CCS 30616 14.37 187 13.87 24524 13.24 17776 13.01 55770 13.04 514 12.82 10873 12.19 1433 12.91 324 11.52 362 11.27 675 12.96 222 10.36 393 12.40 25 11.70 2142 12.27 320 13.43 50 11.65 1031 12.63 149261 13.24

tC/hA 141 113 118 124 88 100 113 113 93 94 99 129 125 120

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March 21 to Apr 20 Aries It might be time for you to take a quantum leap from one career to another. You can continue to forge ahead if you make a few long distance calls pertinent to closing pending deals. You may have been trying to do too much, leaving yourself exhausted and open to colds and infections. Your partner could also use some time alone with you.

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June 22 to July 22 Females may put demands or added responsibilities on you. Romance is likely if you participate in unusual forms of entertainment. Travel may be confusing. Investments that deal with property will be lucrative; however, upsets with family members may be likely.

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Leo

July 23 to Aug 22 You will gain new friends if you get involved in environmental issues. Organize your day well if you wish to accomplish all you set out to do. You may find travel to be most rewarding. Interaction with colleagues will only be upsetting.

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Make decisions about your professional objectives. Quarrels will erupt if you get into philosophical debates with friends. Much can be accomplished if you compromise. Avoid friends or acquaintances who drink too much

Keep your feelings to yourself if you want to avoid embarrassment. Your emotional stability may influence the changes taking place in your personal life. You should expect to have changes in your home. Now is the time to concentrate on building a strong financial future for your family

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Avoid boredom by being creative in your endeavors. Try not to lose your cool, and make your point known. You’re likely to encounter new partners if you take short trips. You must avoid gossip and focus on what you have to do.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

You will attract members of the opposite sex readily. You should be putting in some overtime. Don’t expect the whole family to be overjoyed. Move forward if you want to turn your life around.

Capricorn Dec 22 to Jan 20 Don’t be alarmed. Secret love affairs may be enticing; however, you must be prepared for the restraints that will follow. You need to do something energetic and different. Get into fitness programs to keep in shape. Your ambitious mood may not go over well with loved ones.

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May 22 to June 21 Upheavals may occupy your day. Your dramatic nature may be too much to handle. Travel and entertaining conversation will be informative and uplifting. Visitors may drop by unexpectedly, resulting in tension with your lover.

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April 21 to May 21 Taurus Don’t forget that you’ve only heard one side of the story. Try not to at tempt to do something unless you are fully intent on following through with the plans. Listen to the problems of others and offer suggestions where possible. Residential moves should be considered carefully.

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Pisces

Feb 20 to March 20 Use your high energy and dynamic approach to win favors from superiors. Your self confidence will attract members of the opposite sex You can ask for favors and get sound advice from close friends or relatives. Your leadership qualities will come in handy.

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This is surely the pinnacle of modern contemporary living, a statement in style and sophistication a large modern residence on park like acreage grounds at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, very close to the Lake. Open plan two level family size home with a stunning use of glass allowing the outside in, is magic for entertaining, with the deck wrapping around three sides and from which you can experience some wonderful views. Two lounge rooms plus two dining rooms both formal and informal, and a beautiful well planned and appointed kitchen. With the fourth bedroom and third bathroom downstairs, this would make the ideal situation for guests or teenager, while on the upper level are three built-in bedrooms all with fans, the master bedroom featuring a large walk in robe plus en suite. The office is situated at the end of the residence and would be great for those wishing to work from home. The rumpus/living area flows to its own private patio, heaps of storage throughout, a four car garage, shade house, irrigation throughout the property on timers plus much, much more. Priced at $655,000 an inspection is recommended. Contact LJ Hooker Atherton on 4091 3144 or after hours on 0438 315 312. Address: Price: Inspect: Agent: Contact:

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PROPERTY 45 acres of relaxation

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Features to impress: • 45 acres, fully fenced • Barron River frontage, seasonal creek • Three bedroom block home • Brand new kitchen & bathroom • Massive timber deck • Large shed with cold room • Improved pastures and livestock paddocks • Green house, chook pen • School bus and rubbish service • Sealed road to front gate • Peaceful and private, no close neighbours • Just 10 mins North of Mareeba This property is priced to sell and well worth a private inspection to see the value that it has to offer. For more information or to book an inspection, please contact Vince Costas of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today. Phone 0419 926 691 or 07 4092 5566. www. girgentigroup.com

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This outstanding lifestyle/farming property is located just 10 minutes North of Mareeba's CBD. Boasting 45 acres with Barron River frontage, this property is private, relaxing and peaceful. The West boundary is a seasonal creek, which runs into the Barron River. An electric pump is used at the Barron River, providing water for domestic use on the property. There are also rainwater tanks with pressure pumps servicing the home. There are two fully fenced paddocks for livestock, with improved Humidicola pasture. A dam provides an additional source of water for cattle and horses. New fencing has also been installed around the house. A 15 x 12m shed is located beside the home, with a 2.5 x 2.5m coldroom. Built of block construction, the three bedroom home has been fully re-wired and re-fitted, with a brand new kitchen and bathroom installed. The living area is quite large, with room for a study. A massive timber deck extends off the back of the home, providing a place to relax and unwind after a hard day at work. A greenhouse, chook pen, outdoor undercover area (BBQ area), school bus service, rubbish collection service and gravel driveway are all included in this lifestyle retreat. The whole family will love an afternoon of swimming and relaxing beside the Barron River.

It doesn't get any better than this. Sit- the owners did. Painted it, put new uated on the top of a hill this property floor coverings, windows, doors, even gives you a view in every direction, pruned some trees and bushes. There including Mareeba. also is a brand new valve on the water This three bedroom plus office, pipe to address the split between the solid block house has been a home to two properties. one family from the very start. It is well Come and check it out for yourself, designed by the lady of the house with you'll be pleasantly surprised. an extra long screened verandah on one side and a front porch overlook- Contact Elizabeth Bors today for ing a fish pond. an inspection on 40 924 100 or 0437 All this only minutes from town so 921 648. www.altituderealtymareedon't hesitate to call me to arrange ba.com.au an inspection before someone else snaps it up. Some of you have Address: Chewko Road, MAREEBA seen this property bePrice: $395,000 fore and loved the loInspect: By appointment cation, thought that the Agent: Elizabeth Bors house has potential but Altitude Realty needed sprucing up Contact: 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100 and that's exactly what

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• Cozy Living Space • Fenced Yard

• Massive Living Area • Awesome Sized Yard

$270 per week

OPEN HOME!

THIS SATURDAY

319 Oak Forest Road, Kuranda

$355 per week

We have Rental Homes to suit everybody!

11:00am to 12:00noon

4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

huge Family home

For an inspection and further information on this property please call our Rental Team on 4092 4040. You can download our rental application form from our website under forms at: www.rentalhomesnow.com.au

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

Close To sChools

Phone KARen: 0458 408 540

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PROPERTY PRICE REDUCED TO $270,000

Open the door to your dreams

23 Cumbrian Avenue, Atherton • Open plan lounge & dining area • Fenced backyard & garden shed • Single carport & front verandah • Solid 3 bedroom home OPEN THIS SATURDAY 1.00 – 1.30PM

Call Linda at LJ Hooker 0447 913 143 ljhooker.com.au Residential Commercial Rural Finance

AUCTION: SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST ONSITE @ 26-28 MOUNTAINVIEW DRIVE, ATHERTON

3 bedroom rendered home on 4001m2, games room and entertainment area, fully fenced with plenty of space, two carports and two 3m x 3m sheds, freshly painted.

INSPECT THIS SATURDAY 11.00 - 11.30AM Contact Linda at LJ Hooker 0447 913 143 ljhooker.com.au

OPEN HOME - THIS SATURDAY JULY 27, 11AM TO 12NOON @ 5 PARKLANDS CIRCUIT, MAREEBA. You really will be opening the door to your dream home when you enter this stylish and modern 5 bedroom home situated on the Cairns side of Mareeba in prestigious 'Riverlands Park' Estate. Quality built by local builder Karl Srhoj, it's the attention to detail and superior fit-out that sets this property apart from the rest! With gorgeous colour schemes and neutral finishes that exude top quality and class, just add your own furniture package to make this house your home. Features include five huge bedrooms with built-ins, split-system air-conditioning and stunning bamboo flooring in all the bedrooms plus the media room and gloss floor tiles throughout the rest of the home. Four bedrooms are serviced by the main bathroom with features like a double vanity, separate shower with an overhead shower rose, tiles to the roof

for easy cleaning, separate toilet and Extra bonuses include an asphalt laundry room with plenty of built-in cup- driveway, double remote control garage, boards. 10m x 7m colourbond shed and fenced The very generous main bedroom veggie garden; all on elevated block just boasts an ensuite with his and her van- over three quarters of an acre in size. ity and a massive shower with a overYou truly have to step inside this head shower rose. Being individually amazing family home to appreciate all designed nothing about this property it has to offer! Take a closer look and be is standard. It has unique features that impressed! complete the home perfectly including a formal family room, gourmet open For further information or to arrange plan kitchen with a huge walk-in pantry an inspection, please contact John and dining area. The home is air-condi- Falvo on 0408 456 344 or Mareeba tioned throughout with cassettes in the Property Office on 4092 1355. media room and living areas for your own comfort. A sound proof media room and a separate tiled Address: MAREEBA indoor patio area with its Price: All reasonable offers considered own kitchenette including Agent: John Falvo oven and gas cook top are Mareeba Property Office located off the kitchen and Contact: 0408 456 344 or 4092 1355 make entertaining a delight!

Residential Commercial Rural Finance

FOR RENT

Something special just for you

Mareeba

3 Seary Road

$330 per week > 3 Bedroom Home > Tiled Throughout > Built-Ins > Bath and Shower > Large Backyard

If you would like more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on (07) 4092 2111 or visit Mareeba Property Management at 159 Byrnes Street, Mareeba. www.rentmpm.com.au

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159 Byrnes Street, Mareeba

rent@rentmpm.com.au

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A unique opportunity in Mareeba and 3-phase power, two shadehouses, bore water, town water and estaba property that will appeal to many. This renovated, cladded and spa- lished gardens all on a 1ha (2.5 acres) cious three bedroom home features allotment in Mareeba. a combined kitchen and dining area with timber kitchen cupboards and Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agenpolished timber floors stepping down cies at 7 Hort Street, Mareeba on 4092 into a large tiled lounge area with sun- 1556 or Mark 0428 121 520 and Lyn room. There is also a second dining 0427 153 868, or email mrea4880@ qld.chariot.net.au area. Two bedrooms have built-ins, there is a large Address: Costin St, Mareeba back patio/entertainPrice: $498,000 ment and laundry area Inspect: By Appointment which is also suitable Agent: Mareeba Real for parking. Plus a large Estate Agencies storage shed with two Contact: 4092 1556 bay parking, solarhart,

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Air Conditioning Auto Electrician

Blinds Brick laying Building/Renovating Butcher

DIRECTORY

Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting

Driving School

AIR CONDITIONING

Furniture

Electrical Embroidery Earthmoving

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel

Irrigation IT Specialist

Mini Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

Glazier Gutter guard

Handy Men Home/Decor

P: 4092 6271

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 6717

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

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566 BSA no. 1218243

Butcher

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

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

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

Supply & Fit

BRICK LAYING

Let the professionals take care of it!

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

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

BLINDS & CURTAINS

Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

Areas!

Plus we sell... Tracks > Rods > Accessories

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

CONCRETING

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

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

Phone: 0429 869 023

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

96 James Street, Mareeba

Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

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

Jane Peters Phone: 0427 932 776

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Battistin Electrical Daniel Battistin

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

Mobile 0448 856 187

Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 Email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld 4880 ABN: 22 524 342 683 • Licence No: 71735 • ACA: F0514381 • LO: 56130

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

CALL CARL 0408 924 312

SONCIN ELECTRICAL PTY LTD

ELECTRICAL

ALL

CHILDCARE & KINDERGARTEN

We are the future!

EMBROIDERY

Studio

Servicing

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

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

Call 0438 295 437 RATES!

Cleaning Solutions Outstanding Results

BLINDS

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

CLEANING SERVICES

BLINDS

Venue Hire

Do it right the first time!

QBSA: 1209108 ABN: 68 119 390 831

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

EARTHMOVING

SpecialiSing in: • Custom Design Homes • Extensions • Renovations • Free Quotes • Servicing All Areas

Phone: Adrian 0427 937 808 or 4093 9445 Email: adrian@accnq.com.au

Security

All Aspects of construction

Tinaroo Creek Road, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

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

Skip Bins

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

Roofing

Nurseries

BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance Promotion/Marketing

PIER

INDEX

business

Licence No. 51413 CEC No. A5891084

electrical

For all your Electrical, Airconditioning & Solar needs!

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

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

ELECTRICAL REPAIRS

DUFF’S

ElEctronic workshop rEpairs  warranty for major suppliers: samsung, panasonic, lG & sharp  screen replacements for Mobile phones, lap tops and i-pads

Professional Voice-overs for your Business Music on Hold

Phone 0408 924 312 Fertilizer

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

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

There’s always better value at CRT.

GRAHAME McKENZIE MOBILE 0407 226 022

52 Rankin St, Mareeba - 4092 4988

For $26 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

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business

DIRECTORY HANDY MEN

FURNITURE

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

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

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

MOTOR MECHANIC

POOL MAINTENANCE

John and Pete

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

John

0409 802 778

Pete

0447 317 797

Pensioner Discounts available & Free quotes!

your local business guide

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

Homeware/Decor

FUEL

POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP

4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station

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

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

Nursery

ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

PHONE: 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

PROMOTION/MARKETING

Atherton Decor Centre Creating Beautiful Homes

13 Main Street, Atherton Q.4883 Phone: 4091 1016 Fax: 4091 5160

receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Sandra Anderson

athertondecor@bigpond.com

Specialising in all your home decor needs & giftlines

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

IRRIGATION

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

FLOORS

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

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

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

• 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

your local business guide Machinery - Truck Hire

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

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

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

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

Glazing

D R S GLASS

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

DANIEL SCHuLZ

ALL WORK UNDER $3300

 0487 792 539 ABN 80 672 905 686 LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF

ON THE TABLELANDS

PHONE 4095 8222

1800WINDOWS BSA 1068200

GUTTERING

GUTTER GUARD

PEERAMON SKIPS, BAGS

Yard Clean Ups: Large or Small

0447 007 685

MOTOR MECHANIC

MAREEBA MOTORS

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

BEFORE

BSA LIC: 1174296

ABN: 26 195 301 553

METAL ROOFING SPECIALISTS

1/149 Walsh St, MAREEBA 4092 6117 Veivers Drive, SPEEWAH 4093 0562

www.daycareobediencegrooming.com.au

BEN: 0423 462 191 STACEY: 0432 227 236

Email: roofingaround@gmail.com

FOR ALL YOUR ROOFING NEEDS

PHOTOGRAPHY

SECURITY

Photography WEDDINGS • CELEBRATIONS • ALL OCCASIONS •

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

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

JIM HATCHMAN 0488 562 921

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

your local business guide

SKIP BINS

PLUMBING

PLUMBING, PUMPS & GAS BSA 116 4856

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

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!

Ben Malcolm

24 Hour Service Covering all areas

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

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777 Timber

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

LARGE AND SMALL VAC TRUCKS • SEPTIC TANKS WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS WE WILL PUMP ANYTHING! www.wastewaterconsultants.com.au 46 KENNEDY HWY, TOLGA • PH: 1800 66 3009

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

THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY Advertising has never WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $26 PER WEEK!! ! le b a DIRECTORY been more afford YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN

SENIORS DISCOUNTS

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FREECALL: 1800 100 525

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

ROOFING AROuNd

OBEDIENCE/GROOMING

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

GUTTER GUARD FREE HOME QUOTES

ROOFING

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

JBH

FLOOR COVERINGS

AFTER

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Call Tracey O’Shea today on 4092 3464 or email: admin@mareebaexpress.com to find out more!

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business TREE LOPPING

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

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

DIRECTORY TRAVEL

TRANSPORT

MRT

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

LE AVIS

TRANSPORT SERVICES

OwNER: JIm HuTCHINS Phone 4091 1589 • Fax 4091 4971 19 Eclipse Dr, Atherton

Are your trees becoming too big for your yard?

BRANCHING OUT

Tree Specialist

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

ALL AREAS 0400 326 670

What’s coming up!

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

VENUE HIRE

LEAVIS

DELIVERIES: CAIRNS & TABLELANDS

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

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

WHY NOT HAVE YOUR PARTY OR FUNCTION AT THE MAREEBA TURF CLUB

Weddings, Birthday Parties, Engagements, Office Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties, etc!

Open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities... the perfect setting for all those special occasions!

ContaCt 0427 114 217

July

25-28th 27th 27th 28th

August

Events Calender Christmas in July - Mareeba Wild west comes to Mt Molloy Fundraising Zumbathon 4 - 5.30pm Caring for Native Birds workshop, 10am - 12.30 4 Duncan st Tolga

2nd-3rd Gold Rush Bush Carnival 3rd Mareeba Races 3rd Car boot Markets St Georges Anglican Church Mba 4th Mareeba Speedway 10th Mareeba Markets 10th Nth Qld Gold Panning, Mareeba 10th Mt Carbine Bull & Bronc Ride 11th VP Day Memorial Service, Tolga 18th Warbirds Airshow 18th Mt Baldy Fun Run - 9am 19-30th Atherton Maize Festival 24th Mareeba Multi- Cultural 31st Herberton flower Show For further information on any of the above events contact Tracey on 4092 3464

CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

Funeral Notice MILES, EDWARD IVAN JOHN (EDDIE): Late of Mareeba, formerly of Normanton. Passed away peacefully at the Mareeba Hospital on the 14th July, 2013. Aged 73 years. Beloved husband of Bessie (dec). Loving father, grandfather and great grandfather of Irene, Cynthia, John, Delphine and Michael and their families. Relatives and friends of Eddie are respectfully invited to attend his funeral which is appointed to move from the Normanton Sports Centre, Friday 26th July, 2013 after a service commencing at 10:00am for interment in the Normanton cemetery.

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Positions Vacant

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Have a devil of a birthday!!

Love Rob, Jack, Tom and Cole, Mum, Dad, Family and Friends.

SurpriSe Someone Special... Place a Birthday Notice today!

For the Tablelands Garden & Lifestyle EXPO To be held on Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September at Merriland Hall Atherton For more information please contact The Secretary on 0400 777 694

Happy 70th Birthday Aldo PezzelAto (For the 23rd of July)

Love from all your family.

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Living Waters (ACC) An Encouraging WORSHIP SERVICE Thought:

FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING

10.00am Sunday 6.00pm Sunday

Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 Lot 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

Quality means doing it right when no one else is looking.

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

4wd / tyres

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

1 Day First Aid Course (+ CPR Refresher)

Mareeba: Saturday 3rd August, 2013 Atherton: Saturday 17th August, 2013 For enquiries contact:

FNQ First Aid & Safety Training 0447 249 708 fnq.fast@gmail.com

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Auction ASSET MANAGERS AUCTIONEERS AND VALUERS PROPERTY AND BUSINESS SALES Under instructions from Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council.

GRADER / EXCAVATOR / TRAILING GRADER / PRIME MOVER / BACKHOE / HAY BAILER / TRACTORS (SUIT WRECKING) / SIDE SLASHER

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Auction To be held Tuesday 6th August 2013 Onsite at 3 Bowers Street, Mareeba QLD Commencing at 11am

For further details refer to our website or contact Matt Currie on (07) 4051 0300. Inspect morning of Auction from 8.30am. A 12% (GST Incl) Buyers Premium applies to all lots sold. The vendor reserves the right to withdraw any lot or lots from sale. All vehicles and machinery are sold with No Rego, No RWC and No Statutory Warranty.

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Mobility scooter ‘shoprider’ VCG, new batteries. Ph 4092 1471

getting Married? John Keal Marriage Celebrant. Ph 4092 4507

Lost Lost black cat adult male Martin Ave Mba last seen 30th June, Microchipped no collar pl call 0409 482 464 advertising works. Phone us today to see how easy it is. 4092 3464

GRADER: ’81 CAT 12G, 3406 T/Diesel, w/ Angle Tilt Blade, 5 Tyne Ripper, Air Con ROPS. EXCAVATOR: CAT 320BL, Hydrastatic Power Shift, w/ Hydraulic Tilt Bucket, Piped For Hammer, Quick Hitch, Joy Stick Control, 4,654 ind hrs. TRAILING GRADER: Savannah Roadmaster 1506, Hydraulic, 4 Pair Compaction Tyres, Hydraulic Release Spreader Blades, Blades w/ Notched Edges (Near New). PRIME MOVER: ’92 Ford Louisuille L9000, 8Cyl Turbo Diesel, 549,230 ind kms. BACKHOE: CAT 428B, 4Cyl T/Diesel, 556 ind hrs, w/ Open ROPS, 4 in 1 Bucket, Suit Wrecking, Parts Only. HAY BAILER: Shearer 1465, Chain Driven, PTO. TRACTORS: 5 x New Holland 55-56, Kubota M4030 DT, Ford 4600, Ford 6610, Kubota M5408, All Tractors Suit Wrecking, Parts Only. SIDE SLASHER: Vicom CM240, w/ PTO, Hydraulic. WAHDMS0279

Church Notices

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

Work Wanted Work wanted for active pensioner would like some gardening, handywork, window cleaning, painting etc. own accom, bush work ok ph Dennis 0457 173 618 advertising works. Phone us today! 4092 3464

Tuition Guitar & BASS lessons. $25.00/ less. Call Sam 40939469

EXPRESS sPORT

Bulls ease past Lions

Ivanhoes pipped by ‘Gators at the death By Boyd Robertson

Bradley Owens in action from the Mareeba Bulls versus Leichhardt Lions game

By Ryan Groube The Mareeba Bulls have set up a mouth-watering showdown with Marlin Coast Rangers after shrugging off a slow start to crush the Leichhardt Lions 4-0 at Borzi Park on Saturday night. The win sets up a season defining clash at Borzi Park this weekend against the top of the table Marlin Coast Rangers with a victory from either side to go a long way to securing the premiership. Bulls coach Alex Srhoj credited a packed football calendar over the past week for the slow start against the Lions but was confident the team would be ready for this weekend’s game. “We have had a pretty big week. We played [last] Saturday night, we played Tuesday night and backing up tonight [Saturday] I thought the boys did pretty well,” he said. “It took us a little while to click into gear but when we

Picture: Jim Hatchman

did really the result could have been five or six [to nil]. “Now we come back on Tuesday and prepare for Marlin Coast.” Bradley Owens bagged a double for the Bulls while Robert Pendenza and Dennis Allen also scored. Leichhardt Lions assistant coach Darcy Fernandez said a poor second half cost his side any chance of an upset victory. “Every time we play them [Mareeba] we play well at the start and then we come in at half time thinking we have done really well and we just shut off,” he said. In other results, the Bulls reserves won 3-1. In the second division competition, the Atherton Eagles comfortably accounted for the under strength Forest Garden Wolves, winning 8-2. Lewis Short scored a hat trick for the Eagles while Nat Cuda, Ben Herring, Amos Smith, Jason Curcio and Bodhi Peacey also troubled the scorers. The Eagles take on the Dimbulah Barras on Friday.

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The Mareeba Gladiators have cleared a difficult hurdle on their run towards the Cairns and District Rugby League finals after edging Ivanhoes 32-26 at Davies Park on Saturday night. Ivanhoes had snatched an early lead from Mareeba by half time thanks to their excellent work on the flanks and ability to exploit gaps, but Mareeba’s powerful forwards and superior kicking enabled them to regain the lead midway though the second half and seal the game. The Gladiators again showed great determination and heart in working through the heavy-handed action throughout the close-fought match. Captain-coach Rod Jensen was again the team’s leader and powerhouse, scoring two tries through thick defences at the tryline. Big forward Shana Aue also distinguished himself despite previous injuries with a notable straight run up the midfield, rapidly recovering from a knockdown to gain an extra twenty metres or so before scoring 13 minutes into the second half. Other try scorers for the ‘Gators were; Joi Sio and Josh Roos. Kicker Jason Lea also continued his outstanding performance, landing all of his five conversion attempts and also nailing a crucial penalty kick in the dying minutes of the game to push Mareeba’s score from 30 to 32 and clinch the win. Co-coach Todd Rowe said the game was “exciting” and had again demonstrated the Gladiators’ strong will and ability to rebound. “Ivanhoes put us under a lot of pressure leading up to and just after half time, and I think we moved away from a lot of our main advantages, which is sending big blokes up the centre,” he said. “To our credit, like the last three times, the boys dug in and have come back against some really good footy sides. “I’m really happy with the team’s never-say-die attitude.” Ivanhoes were one of the toughest opponents on Mareeba’s run home, making the win an important one for the Gladiators. This weekend they will be travelling to Yarrabah to take on the unpredictable and agile Seahawks before facing off against the lagging Atherton Roosters for the Tableland Derby next weekend at Davies Park. The tough Tully Tigers and trailing Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks also stand between the Gladiators and their coveted top three placing this year. After Saturday’s game, Jensen urged Mareeba footy fans to make the trip to Yarrabah this weekend to cheer on the boys to another victory. In other results, Mareeba’s reserves ran out comfortable 42-10 winners as they continue to charge towards the finals. There was no Under 18s game. Mareeba-Malanda C Grade also enjoyed a comfortable 46-18 win.

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Brothers thump Roosters By Ryan Groube

Hockey stars: front, Mary-Rose Turner, April Tahir, Codey Panetta and Liam Davies, back, Mitchell Naylor, Bradley Davies, Kate Wilcox, Lisa Keeling, Maddy Turner, Lani Fitzsimons, Mark Wilcox and Isaac Tahir

Hockey stars By Boyd Robertson A group of young Mareeba hockey players have distinguished themselves at state-level finals over the school holidays, with one player inducted into the Queensland Under 15s hockey team and another making the development squad of that team. The players, while all from Mareeba, play for Cairns Hockey Association teams, and range across three age groups – Under 15 boys, Under 15 girls and Under 13 girls. During the first weeks of the latest school holidays the teams travelled to the Queensland Hockey Championships in Mackay and Brisbane and came back with some impressive results. The Under 15s girls side placed second, while the Under 13 girls placed fourth and the Under 15 boys placed fifth in their respective categories, all facing off against 12 experienced teams from across the state. Mark Wilcox from the Under 15 boys team was selected to play for the Queensland team after the champion-

ships while teammate Isaac Tahir was admitted to the Queensland developmental side. Under 15 girls team manager Yadranka Keeling said she was extremely proud of the effort and achievements of the team. “It’s a huge achievement,” she said. “They’ve done excellently and I’m very proud of them. “They’ve been making four trips down to Cairns a week since we started and their commitment to that training has begun to pay off.” Team supporter and parent of two players Jodie Turner also said the players deserved congratulations, particularly Wilcox. “Mark Wilcox is just so dedicated to hockey, it’s all he does, along with cricket,” she said. “The whole team has done really well. “It’s a big effort that they all put in – they go down training during the week and they play on Friday nights so they do miss out on a lot of social events that a lot of their friends at.”

THE effort was there but a gulf in class consigned the Atherton Roosters to a heavy defeat against Cairns Brothers on Saturday night. Brothers ran out comfortable 50-0 winners in front of a modest crowd at NQ Hardware Stadium Atherton but some last ditch defensive efforts from the Roosters stopped the score line blowing out further. The Roosters had the better of a scrappy opening but couldn’t crack an organised and vocal Brothers defence. After the opening salvos, Brothers worked their way into the game and found miles of space down the Roosters right flank. Brothers ran in five tries to nil in the opening half but if it weren’t for Roosters fullback Leon Abrum, who made a series of try saving tackles, the score line would have been even more lopsided. In the second half, the floodgates opened for Brothers as the Roosters tired and resorted to predictable, one-out football. The Roosters right side centre Jacob Rivett, an Under 18s player who made his debut against Brothers, was the stand out for the home side and looked the most likely in attack. Rivett was also well supported by his winger Greg Gregory, arguably the skinniest player to take a rugby league field, who made some important tackles.

Roosters’ captain-coach Curtis Nehow said every week the team started their games behind their opponents because they weren’t getting enough players to training. “Our training numbers have been really low and we don’t really know what our team is going to be until Thursday,” he said. “It makes it hard to work on any plays and combinations when it [the team] changes every week.” Nehow said the side hadn’t given up hope of securing their first win of the season but the remaining rounds were all about “building for next season and supporting our [Under 18s] who still have a chance of making the finals”. Brothers captain Robbie Swain said he was satisfied with the win and pre-game told his side that they couldn’t take the Roosters lightly. “They had a few sets at our line in both the first and second half and they threw a fair bit at us,” he said. “I told the boys before the match that the same two points were on offer this week as there we last week and we need to keep winning and building for the semis in September.” In other results, the Roosters reserves were on the end of a 100 points to nil flogging while the Under 18s went down 30-22. The Roosters host Mossman/Port Douglas in Atherton on Saturday night before travelling to Mareeba for the local derby against the ‘Gators the following week.

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