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By Ryan Groube

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House McKinlay clinches Mareeba State High School’s swimming carnival for the first time since 2005. See Sport for details.

ouncil has granted a local developer approval to build a shopping precinct in a key urban growth area on the eastern outskirts of Mareeba.

Developers BTM and S Stankovich will now fasttrack design and building plans for the precinct which will include a shopping centre, two specialist shops, a medical centre and a cafe or restaurant.

The Amaroo Village Shopping Centre, to be built on Hastie Road, has been in the pipeline since 2009 with the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) rubber stamping the project at its latest meeting on February 19.

BTM and S Stankovich director Sam Musumeci said the approval marked one of the final steps before we can “look at turning the first sod”.

“It is now a matter of putting our plans through [council’s] building section and then we can look at starting construction,” he said. “It is very pleasing to have had the project approved and now that we know what the conditions are we can get right into the design stage. Our hope is that we can get the first stage underway fairly soon. There is a lot of future residential land out that way and we felt that having a community centre there was an important step in the development of that area.”

Mr Musumeci said it was premature to discuss specifics of the development, including the cost, until the design stage was complete.

MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore said in the town plan there was about 700 acres of undeveloped “future residential” land in the vicinity of Hastie Road alone.

Mr Gilmore said council understood the eastern outskirts of Mareeba was where future urban growth would be most prevalent.

“There is a very large area of future urban land out that way and this application was both timely and necessary to provide a service hub for that growing area.”

Council approved the development unanimously.

Mr Gilmore said there was still a lot of work to be done and that what the February 19 approval did was “set the rules for the development”.

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Youth of the Year

By Boyd Robertson

Teenager Grace Lawrence has come out on top after the combined Atherton and Tolga Youth of the Year hosted by the Lions Club of Atherton on February 15.

Grace, 16, and fellow competitor Jessica Honan, representing Tolga, are now scheduled to attend zone finals in Atherton on March 15.

Grace, who lives in Atherton, said she was “surprised” to take out both the overall competition and the public speaking award, which she closely contested with Jessica. “[Jessica]’s speech was fantastic,” said Grace.

“But it’s a lovely feeling to know I’ve made it onto the finals.”

Grace’s speech, which she will also use at the finals, revolved around the power of traditional fairy tales to influence stereotypes about gender roles in modern society.

“What I focused on was the classic Disney Princesses, who I think really come across as very passive

Youth of the Year Chairperson Sandy Taske, Finalists Jessica Honan and Grace Lawrence with National Australia Bank representatives Karen van Zella and Tania Torrisi. people in their own stories,” Grace explained.

“Although some of the more recent Disney movies have more independent princesses there is still a stereotype that men are the dominant partners in relationships.”

Lions Youth of the Year chairperson Sandy Taske said both Grace and Jessica’s efforts were outstanding in the competition, including months of practice with mentor Belinda Hampton from Atherton State High

School.

“Both students have put a lot of their own time committing to this Lions project,” she said.

The enthusiasm the students have to serve their community and help better not only themselves but others as well becomes abundantly clear when we see them in this competition.

Without it, we would not hear of the likes of Grace Lawrence and Jessica Honan.”

Film maker’s international opportunity ACCOUNT MANAGER Natasha Srhoj

SENIOR JOURNALIST Ryan Groube

JOURNALIST Boyd Robertson

A Yungaburra filmmaker will attend an international documentary conference in March, courtesy of a grant from the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF).

Sarah Scragg was granted $1066 by the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)’s RADF committee at council’s February 20 meeting.

The grant will cover travel and registration expenses for Sarah to attend the Australian International Documentary Conference in Adelaide in early March.

For the last 18 months, Sarah has been filming local artist William T Cooper as he creates scientifically accurate paintings of bird life. Sarah is now editing her documentary, which weaves together footage of Mr Cooper’s creation techniques along with his life story.

She hopes to put the Tablelands on the map by selling the film to the ABC or another of the many potential buyers she will meet at the Adelaide conference.

Although assisted by some start-up funds from RADF and Screen Queensland, her project is largely self-funded.

Sarah has been making films for more

than 14 years, starting with a documentary in Mongolia in 1999, which was shown on Channel 7’s World Around Us program.

Since then she has worked on television shows such as Big Brother in addition to numerous documentaries for community organisations such as the Malanda Visitors Information Centre and government bodies like DNRM. Sarah said the grant was a “big help” in being able to attend the conference.

“Really what it means is I’m going to be able to meet people like the ABC and international distributors,” she said.

“It’s a big opportunity and I’m very grateful to have a chance at it.”

TRC mayor Rosa Lee Long said council was happy to help Ms Scragg get to the conference.

“This has been identified as a worthy activity by the RADF Committee,” she said.

“Attending this event allows Sarah to meet face to face with other film makes and professionals and to pitch her project concept to buyers. “She is also planning to meet representatives of international organisations such as the BBC.”

Filmmaker Sarah Scragg will be heading to a documentary conference in Adelaide in March.

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Member for Cook David Kempton, Mareeba Shire Council mayor Tom Gilmore, Queensland Local Government minister David Crisafulli and Member for Barron River Michael Trout

Minister ‘impressed’ by MSC

By Ryan Groube Local Government Minister David Crisafulli visited the Tableland on February 19 to meet with the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) as part of a whirlwind tour of Queensland’s four newly de-amalgamated councils.

The confidential meeting, which ran for more than an hour behind closed doors at the Rankin Street chambers, was an opportunity for the MSC to put their challenges directly to the Minister.

Key items raised by council was the difficulty ratepayers would face in funding “big ticket” infrastructure items as well as the need for clar-

ity regarding the requirements of developing a new planning scheme.

Mr Crisafulli said he had been impressed by the MSC and that he understands the financial and long-term planning challenges facing the fledgling council.

“Its early days and there is no doubt there are challenges ahead, challenges in long-term planning, challenges on the financial front but I think it’s a good mix of people and I think they are heading in the right direction early on,” he said.

“There is no doubt they need some help with some of their big ticket infrastructure projects, which is something the Mayor has pushed very,

very hard.”

The development of a new planning scheme for the MSC was also discussed in-depth with confusion about the State Government’s requirements that controversial overlays be included.

Within two-years the new MSC will need to submit a new planning scheme to the State Government for approval. The MSC will draw heavily from the Tablelands Regional Council’s draft planning scheme which generated controversy last year.

Tableland residents are concerned that the overlays would restrict their ability to develop their properties.

Mr Crisafulli said as far as he was concerned council could, “get those overlays, put them in a nice little ball and set them on fire.”

While MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore doesn’t believe resolving the overlays issue would “be as simple as that” he said it was encouraging that the State Government was willing to let council be in control of their planning processes.

Mr Gilmore said the opportunity for council to get face-time with the Minister was invaluable.

“This was a wonderful opportunity for me and for my council to engage with the Minister who is the most important person in local government in Queensland,” he said.

Crisafulli will not deal with infighting

By Ryan Groube and Boyd Robertson The dysfunction gripping the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) will have to be resolved internally with Local Government Minister David Crisafulli ruling out State Government intervention.

Post de-amalgamation TRC meetings have been punctuated by a series of bitter and public outbursts from a minority faction within council unhappy with Mayor Rosa Lee Long’s use of her casting vote.

During a visit to the Tableland on February 19, The Express asked the Minister if he was aware of the problems facing the TRC and if he was prepared to step in.

Mr Crisafulli said he was in regular contact with Cr Lee Long but that ultimately it was council’s job, not his, to make decisions in the best interest of the community.

“Like all democratically elected organisations they have a right to serve their community and they have a right to make decisions.

Now, what my view is on what is the wrong and right decision should be completely irrelevant to the people of the Tablelands,” he said.

“They [Tablelands residents] have elected a local council and that council needs to make decisions and they will be judged on those decisions [at the election] in 2016, not by me sitting at a desk many, many miles away.”

The day after the Minister’s visit, the TRC’s ordinary meeting in Atherton was again plagued by controversy over Cr Lee Long’s use of her casting vote.

For the third consecutive meeting, Cr Lee

Long was attacked by councillors Shaaron Lin- bother employing engineers at council at all, wood and Marjorie Pagani over the use of the seeing as we are all apparently experts in the tie-breaking vote. field,” she said.

The blow-up came after the Mayor used the “When a dead-end road in the Atherton area vote to shift ratepayer money from a sched- is deemed to be more important than a linking uled roadworks project in Mt Garnet to one in road that is vital to the agriculture and tourism Tolga. Cr Lee Long prevented council from industries, it shows poor regard for the western adding $75,000 to a bitumen sealing job on regions of the Tablelands Regional Council.

Gunawarra Road near Mt Garnet, against the “It’s becoming clear that the agenda here is advice of TRC engineers. to keep all the funds in the Atherton area.”

Instead, she backed Councillor Peter As has become the trend, Cr Lee Long was Hodge’s subsequent motion to use that money supported by Cr Hodge and Deputy Mayor Geto finish a gravel seal on Griffin Road in Tolga. off Stocker while councillors Linwood, Pagani Cr Shaaron Linwood slammed the move, and Rod Marti opposed the motion. exclaiming “Hooray for democracy – it’s gone out the window!” when the motion was passed.

The Mayor defended her decision saying, “We’ve spent $300,000 on Griffin Road in the past – right now it’s in good condition but it’s without a proper gravel seal and it’s washing away with each downpour.

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Nominations open for 11th Barrow Race

By Ryan Groube AFTER a record breaking 2013, nominations for this years Great Wheelbarrow Race were opened last week.

The annual race, now in its 11th year, sees competitors push a wheelbarrow 140 kilometres from Mareeba to Chillagoe over three days.

Begun as a tribute to the region’s pioneers, the race attracted a record 72 teams in 2013 that collectively raised more than $460,000 for charity.

The nomination period runs until April 25 with organisers adding a solo female category for the first time this year.

Other categories include: male, female or mixed teams of up to 10 people, solo, duo, over 40s, school students and services (police, firefighters etc).

Teams can nominate on-

line at www.greatwheelbarrowrace.com or by picking up forms at Mareeba Shire Council offices.

As part of the nomination, teams must supply a marshal over the three days and teams must also have their own transport and driver.

Great Wheelbarrow Race chair Nipper Brown has urged returning racers and new-comers alike to get their nomination forms in early.

“This fantastic event has built up its own traditions of fun, of competition and community spirit and of raising really significant amounts of money for a variety of charity and community groups,” he said. “If you haven’t done it before it is certainly worth doing and getting nominations in early makes it much easier for us to cater for everyone.”

The 2014 event will be held from May 16-18.

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PaCE officers Brett Wason, Jasmine Kennedy, co-ordinator Donna Grogan and Faith Geary

Help for school program

By Ryan Groube A Federally funded program hopes to improve Indigenous attendance at schools across the Tableland to 90 per cent by the end of the year.

The Parental and Community Engagement (PaCE) program has secured $270,000 to reach out to the Indigenous community in a bid to boost attendance and academic results.

Last week, PaCE officers met at Mulungu Medical Centre in Mareeba to develop a roll-out plan for the project.

Overseen by co-ordinator Donna Grogan, the program has three engagement officers who service the Tableland.

In 2014, the PaCE will focus on the communities of Mareeba, Mt Garnet and Ravenshoe. In Mareeba, the attendance rate for Indigenous students at primary school sits at 91 per cent but that drops to 87 per cent during secondary school.

The attendance rates for Mt Garnet and Ravenshoe are at 88 per cent.

The Express also understands a large cohort of school-aged Indigenous students are not enrolled in school.

The schools have developed campaigns attempting to highlight the impor-

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tance of attendance such as the ‘every day counts’ slogan.

Mrs Grogan said a series of workshops will stress the importance of school attendance while officers will also reach out to individual families.

She said the reason for the low attendance rates are many and varied and that a key part of the project was to get Indigenous families to engage with schools.

“We want to be informing parents about what the expectations of the schools are and the importance of their children going to school,” she said.

“Our focus is on younger students because if you don’t capture these kids by the time they get to year three they are really going to struggle to catch up.

“If we can get just one family to send their kids to school every day then that can have a ripple effect through the whole community.”

Another key element of the program is to improve the way Indigenous parents are involved in local schools.

The program will encourage parents to join the schools P and C or attend parent teacher interviews as well as being involved in their children’s learning while at home.

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At the TRC’s February 20 meeting councillor Shaaron Linwood relayed community concerns over the growing colony, which was reported on by The Express earlier in the year (No Eviction Notice for Bats, January 14).

The animals had been expected to leave the area of their own accord once certain species of trees had finished flowering but instead the colony has continued to expand.

The number of animals is now estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands and many residents are complaining of smell, noise and water contamination, in addition to concerns about damage to trees along the river.

Council voted unanimously to support Cr Linwood’s motion to move on the flying foxes.

Pre-deamalgamation, the TRC had moved on colonies at Mareeba, Atherton and Yungaburra.

Council will need to obtain permission from the State Government and it is expected the issue will be the subject of a report at a future meeting.

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By Boyd Robertson A Kuranda girl battling an uncommon condition and her family have taken part in a charity walk along the Cairns Esplanade in a bid to raise awareness of rare diseases in Far North Queensland.

Ivy Barsby, 5, suffers from a condition called trisomy-10 monosomy-4, which has a range of physical and intellectual impacts.

She is unable to talk or effectively walk, but still participated in the Rare Disease Day Fun Run and Walk 2014 along the Esplanade on February 23.

The Fun Run and Walk aims to raise awareness of rare diseases and funds to fight them that will be kept in Far North Queensland.

Parents Christie and Jason Barsby were with her, with Christie describing her daughter as “very tough.”

“Ivy started off the walk with us –

in previous years we had her in a special walker and she walked a little of the way with us then had a rest,” Christie said.

“She crossed the finish line with us and the whole team, which was great.”

A team of about 50 people, mostly family and friends, took part in the walk alongside the Barsbys.

The Barsbys also sold more than 100 branded shirts for the fundraising aspect of the Walk.

Ivy was diagnosed at birth and was originally given two weeks to live.

Her condition is so rare there was no real reference material for the doctors to check against so her parents were told to simply “take it as it comes.” Ivy is now learning sign language and entering prep classes.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Linwood sets the record straight Whilst I do not want to get into a public debate about council issues, I do want to set the record straight about the claims made by Mayor Rosa Lee Long in a recent letter to the editor (The Express, page six, February 19) where she states that she used her casting vote only three times at the council meeting of February 6.

I would suggest that anyone who wants to know the truth should log onto the Tablelands Regional Council website where they will see that this statement is blatant spin-doctoring and a manipulation of the facts.

As was reported in both papers, the Mayor used her casting vote to vote against an agricultural buffering policy, then to vote on a new motion in regard to that policy; to vote for deferral of a motion for extra funding for works on Gunnawarra Road, and to vote against the independent noise monitoring of Windy Hill wind farm.

Unless my mother failed miserably in my education, this adds up to four times the casting vote was applied.

I have always expected truth in reporting from the media and I expect no less from my colleagues.

By the way, the Mayor has used her casting vote again twice at the meeting of February 20, once to reject the officer’s recommendation for the extra funding on Gunnawarra

Road,and then for a new motion to move the funding to where she wanted it to go.

She may well try once again to claim that it was used only once as the votes were on the same item, but the facts remain that there were two distinct motions regarding the issue, hence two casting votes used.

Shaaron Linwood TRC division two councillor Mayor needs to be positive In response to ‘In the Deep End’ which ran on page three of The Express on February 19.

Mayor Gilmore states: ‘Are there any questions or have I stunned you all into silence?’

Most likely the business community was stunned into silence because all the Mayor delivered was a lot of negatives.

What is there to discuss about a negative?

As the leader of the elected representatives of the new Mareeba Shire Council you would at least expect a Mayor to show leadership and put forward some positive information.

De-amalgamation costs are inevitable however there are other issues mentioned that could have been followed up with a positive comment.

Instead of just stating: ‘the cost of building a new wastewater treatment plant in Mareeba, and huge increases in the cost of operating the shire’s

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water supply schemes’ it could have been followed up with “we are continuing to seek government assistance for the waste water treatment plant”, or, “I fail to see how the huge increase in water charges by SunWater are justified”.

I will be contacting Member for Cook David Kempton to have him enquire further into this matter.

Annual CPI increases for water supplied to the Mareeba Shire Council can be swallowed, however, when one megalitre of water delivered to a farmer on the Barron River costs $14.91 how can it be justified to increase, what is already an unreasonable price, on such a massive scale?

The percentage increase mentioned [860 per cent] is unbelievable.

If cost recovery by SunWater is the name of the game, how is it that the water a farmer pumps is any different to the water the council pumps?

Is there a system within a system?

Surely not.

If the Mayor will not lead, then it is up to the community to do his job for him and ask questions about this blatant money grab.

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the residents in the rest of the Tablelands Regional Council that is.

Perhaps not so good for the residents of Mareeba Shire. But hey, you get that in a democracy, don’t you?

Druce Horton, Kuranda Act a ‘bobby dazzler’ I would like to thank Tony BristowStagg (MSC shouldn’t micromanage, The Express, page six, February 19) on his advice on the Local Government Act 2009.

From what I can gather Tony is saying the voters elect a Mayor and councillors, these elected people then elect a chief executive, set an organisational structure and from then on the chief executive takes over and runs the show.

Are you also saying that the Act says that if a council ends up with a hundred or so more staff than necessary it’s nothing to do with the councillors?

Again I ask, why have a Mayor and councillors just to do the aforementioned two jobs?

Surely a public meeting or some other like forum could handle those two tasks and at no expense.

I’d like to know how much experience in Local Government the people had that came up with the Local Government Act 2009, it’s a bobby dazzler.

Hopefully they don’t get to make anymore decisions that affect the public.

Anyhow Tony I still have faith in the idea that the elected people should have the final say in the running of the council, otherwise we could end up with repeats of that costly episode that happened early on with the TRC, when council workers pulled out garden beds in Atherton and replaced them with concrete.

There was such a protest made by the public that the concrete was pulled out within a very short time and replaced again with garden beds.

It was then reported that councillors, not even the divisional councillor was aware that garden beds were going to be pulled out.

No disrespect to the chief executive or other staff - and irrespective of some questionable Act - I’m still going to hold councillors responsible for the running of the Shire I live in.

Ron Kane, Mareeba Ethanol industry under threat The Federal Government is proposing to cut the so called “ethanol subsidy”.

The overseas oil industry pays one tax, at the point of production, which is 6c per litre.

The ethanol industry is taxed at the point of production (40 per cent) and again at the point of sale (at the bowser).

So this so called “ethanol subsidy” evens the playing field, ever so slightly.

And why should Australian producers be taxed twice, whilst their Middle Eastern oil producer counterparts are taxed only once?

Ethanol production reduces our reliance on expensive overseas oil and provides for cheaper fuel for Australians.

Currently, we send $19 billion every year to Middle Eastern oil producers which we do not have to send them could be spent here on home soil.

Our oil refineries are closing at the rate of one in every two years, with only four remaining.

Under the Federal Government’s proposal, our ethanol industry will also disappear and Australia will be unable to produce a litre of fuel.

Every country on Earth, other than the Middle East and Australia, has moved to ethanol because it lowers emissions and provides significant

health benefits.

Our sugar industry, our cattle industry and our grain industry would be fixed up, on the experience of what has happened in other countries, if we had ethanol.

We can also turn the waste from our sugar mills into ethanol and electricity producers, guaranteeing long term market prices for growers and cheaper electricity for Australians.

Bob Katter, Member for Kennedy Get on with the job Pagani I have read with interest, the conflict, within the TRC, which has been reported in the local newspapers and also in letters to the editor over the past few weeks.

Cr Pagani, you were not elected, unfortunately, by the ratepayers of Division 6, but by Council, after they called for an “Expression of Interest” for the uncontested position.

Rosa Lee Long, was elected by a large majority as Mayor of the TRC. If you are not happy with your position maybe you would be best suited for an environment and impact study assessor for wind power as this appears to be all that is on your agenda.

Chris Adams, was our former councillor, and deputy mayor, who did a wonderful job.

He assimilated with all residents and worked hard to achieve things for Walkamin.

It has been nearly two years since the last election and we are yet to meet you, Cr Pagani- so maybe, you need to take a leaf out of Chris Adams book.

In my opinion this has been a character assassination against Mayor Lee Long and the code of conduct for council has been abused.

I do not agree with statements that have been made, about council possibly being sued over wrong decisions being made within council.

It is a sad day that these conflicts are occurring; because Mareeba decided to de-amalgamate - but surely persons can be adult enough to see out the next two years.

June Quinn, Walkamin Electricity fairy tale In a long-ago time, the people of Queensland built and paid for their electricity supply systems.

Then an evil Government ‘corporatised’ the people’s systems, as the first step on the road to selling them.

Straight away some of each electricity bill paid by the people was rather pointlessly wasted on advertising electricity when it didn’t need to be advertised and on executives who earned so much money they had no way to spend it all.

As the sole shareholder, the “profits” from these new corporations were taken into revenue by the evil Government and spent on its wicked and wasteful programs.

Then one day the people decided the evil Government had to go so they threw them out in a landslide and they elected a new Government who said they would not sell the electricity corporations.

The new Government listened to the people and de-corporatised their electricity supply systems and restored them to their rightful place in public ownership.

The pointless advertising and executives disappeared, electricity bills went back down to sustainable levels and everyone lived happily ever after.

Peter Campion, Tolga

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160 acre property handed over

Banana project gets research funding The State government has announced it will back a $1.332 million banana industry research and development project.

Speaking at the South Johnstone Research Station, south west of Innisfail, Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry John McVeigh, announced the three-year joint project between the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) and Horticulture Australia Limited.

“This project aims to help Queensland producers become more efficient on-farm, produce the best possible quality fruit and importantly, increase profitability,” Mr McVeigh said. “Agriculture is one of the four pillars of Queensland’s economy and projects like this will help us achieve our target of doubling farm production by 2040.

“This project will help farmers adopt better growing and crop management practices.”

By Boyd Robertson An indigenous training corporation has gained full control over its future after being granted a 160-acre property by the Federal Government.

Indigenous Jobs Connections (IJC) received ownership of the Bilwon Farm training facility north of Biboohra on February 19, the anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generation in 2008.

IJC were granted the property, valued at around $500,000, from the federally-owned Indigenous Land Corporation (ILC), after showing good management over the course of a four-year lease.

A small ceremony at Bilwon Farm attended

by IJC board members, ILC representatives and Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch finalised the handover.

About 100 trainees pass through Bilwon Farm every year, picking up qualifications in horticulture, rural production, conservation and land management, in addition to non-certified experience in skills like chemical handling.

The farm grows pumpkins, lucerne, hay, watermelons and sorghum. IJC had already purchased an adjacent block in anticipation of the sale.

The facility was originally owned by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) but was transferred the ILC after ATSIC’s collapse in 2005. IJC itself is a former Community Development Employment

ELECTRICAL AND DATA SUPPLIERS Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch, IJC chairperson Maria Richards and ILC project adviser William Hill at the handing over of the Certificate of Title to the Bilwon Farm property.

Program (CDEP) but has since diversified into commercial activities such as clothes branding.

IJC chairperson Maria Richards said receiving ownership of the property was an important strategic and psychological step for her corporation.

“Now we can truly say ‘it’s ours’,” she said.

“We had to make sure we ticked all the boxes while we were leasing it – and now that we have it we can better follow our constitution, which focuses on helping Indigenous Australians get real skills and real jobs.

“Essentially it’s about closing the gap.”

Mr Entsch said IJC had shown ‘exceptional good governance’ of the property and had

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earned the right to own it.

“The decision to divest properties like this to Indigenous bodies is never made lightly,” he said.

“IJC’s board has shown they are very dedicated to leadership – they all took Certification 4s in governance in 2011, which I was a part of, so they saw the need for good leadership and they made sure they were going to be able to provide it.

“Rhetoric is cheap, but actions make the difference – these guys have made big inroads into closing the gap and they are identifying where skills like aged care are needed in their communities.”

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Cook Shire Council ("Council") proposes to make an application ("the Application"), pursuant to Section 61 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 (Qld), to include the foreshores (being the land between the high and low water marks during ordinary spring tides) in Council's local government area. For specific locations please contact Council.

Or, personally delivered to Council's administration building at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.45pm or lodged by email to mail@cook.qld.gov.au.

The purpose of the Application is to enable Council to regulate the use of the foreshore areas in accordance with its Local Laws.

Cook Shire Council has today issued the latest rate notices for the January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 period. Property owners in Cook Shire should expect to see their notice arrive in the coming days.

Council invites written submissions from interested persons and bodies relating to the Application to be lodged on or before 5.00pm, March 5, 2014.

Further information about the Application (including maps depicting the proposed foreshore areas) may be obtained from Council's administration building located at 10 Furneaux Street, Cooktown.

Anyone interested in lodging a submission should note that all submissions will be made available to the public and may be published.

Submissions should be marked ‘Gazettal of

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Ratepayers are reminded about the new State Emergency Management, Fire and Rescue Levy, which will be introduced this period.

Cook Shire Council has a legal obligation under the Fire and Rescue Services Regulation 2011 to collect this annual levy on behalf of the Queensland Government and all enquiries should be directed to the Department of Community Safety by phoning (07) 3635 3041 or email QFRS_RevCom@dcs.qld.gov.au.

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RESIDENTS FEELING THE BITE Mosquitoes in high numbers Recent heavy rainfalls have been both a blessing and a curse for residents of Cook Shire. Reports of increased mosquito numbers present in residential areas where water pooling has occurred, has sparked a response from Council’s Environmental Health Officers.

Surveys have been conducted to determine whether Aedes Aegypti, the mosquito species capable of transmitting dengue, was present.

Upon testing of samples collected, Council did not find any evidence of this species.

In coming weeks, Council intends to treat some static water bodies in populated areas with a mosquito larvicide. Additional survey work will also be undertaken in other residential areas.

Residents are asked to look out for any public areas which may be an ideal harbour for mosquitoes, and report these locations to Council’s Planning and Environment team on 07 4069 5444 or email mail@cook.qld.gov.au.

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club news  Monthly catch-up with the ATHERTON ROTARY CLUB

Planning time for Rotary events This is the time of year when planning for our events later in the year really kicks along. For instance, last Tuesday the Atherton Rotary Club conducted a major planning workshop in preparation for major local event, the Atherton Tastes of the Tablelands scheduled for Sunday, 19 October, 2014 Also in the early planning phase is the 2015 FNQ Rotary Field Day jointly managed by the Mareeba and Atherton Rotary Clubs. This event won the Community Event of the Year Award at the Mareeba Australia Day Celebrations on 26 January,2014 and this is a symbol of the commitment made by Rotarians and others to make this the huge success it has become. If you would like to contribute, contact your local Rotary club.

Planning for the Field Days

is undertaken be a core group of 10 Rotarians, five from each club and various others join the committee from time to time in relation to various other parts of the event, such as the inventor’s competition, the Tractor Pull, traffic control and manning the gates.

If you are interested in history and preserving some of the Tablelands most precious war memorabilia then get on board with the Rotarians and others who are seeking to restore the old igloo to its former glory. This has been in the gestation phase for some time, but now we are just waiting on building approval so that the restoration can be commenced.

Contact Collin Messervy, President, Atherton Rotary Club on 0408 340 341.

Mareeba State School leaders for 2014

MAREEBA State Primary School leaders of 2014 were officially inducted on Monday, February 17. The ceremony was attended by students, parents, carers and teachers.

Due to the year 7 transition into high school in 2015, the school has year seven and year six leaders this year. More photos page 21.

Deputy Principal Hannah Simpson, Yr 6 School Captain Madison Simonato, Yr 6 School Captain Kyle Hastie, Yr 7 Vice School Captain Joshua Leibold, Yr 7 School Captain Serg Battistin, Principal Shirlee Gallo, Yr 7 School Captain Natalia Daley, Yr 7 Vice School Captain Kaitlyn Oliver, Year 6 Vice School Captain Mateo Fregona, Yr 6 Vice School Captain Nakia Nastasi-Harrison, Mareeba State High School Deputy Principal Teena Seidenkranz.

Rotarian Nick Wattling (second from left) explains to visitors at the Rocky Creek Igloo just what has to be done to restore the old World War II building.

Above left: 2014 Sports Captains are, Yr 7 Mitchell Tracey Martens and Trezmand Banjo, Yr 7 Mitchell Nicole Sauders and Dean McDonald (not pictured), Yr 7 Granite Clayton Grant and Brooke Srhoj, Yr 6 Barron Liam Beatts, Yr 7 Barron Esther Ratalatala and James Reid (not pictured), Yr 6 Barron Madilyn Strazzeri

Above: 2014 Indigenous and Cultural Captains are, Yr 7 Instrumental Music Captain Clinton Brennan, Yr 7 Choir Captain Dayna Shorey, Yr 6 Choir Captain Harine Rajendran, Yr 7 Indigenous Captains Brianna Walker and Edward Murray-Hastie, Yr 6 Indigenous Captains Shianne Kyununa and Jonathon Miles, Principal Shirlee Gallo and Yr 6 Instrumental Music Captain Maia Gambino (not pictured).

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Bad news for small miners

By Ryan Groube The president of the North Queensland Miners Association (NQMA), Ralph De Lacey, has hit out at a new State Government levy which he says could force small miners out of the industry.

As rates notices were handed out across the Tableland on February 17, miners were being hit by the $400 levy – for each mining lease – under the State Government’s new Emergency Management, Fire and Rescue Levy.

The levy, which came into effect on January 1, is an expansion of the former Urban Levy Scheme and is being used to fund emergency services following a series of expensive disaster recovery operations in the past decade.

All properties in Queensland have to contribute to the levy and it is the legal responsibility for local councils to collect the levy on behalf of the State Government.

Mr De Lacey said the $400 fee is only for six months and those with multiple holdings will struggle to absorb the cost.

“Miners within North Queensland hold many tenures for current and future mining programs,” he said.

“We have had miners contact the NQMA extremely concerned as they hold up the 10 mining leases over alluvial ground and will be charged for each lease.

“This cannot be sustainable for many miners in North Queensland and will push them out of the industry all together.”

Mr De Lacey said there are about 4000 granted mining leases in Queensland that will attract the levy.

The NQMA board met on February 10 to discuss the implications of the levy and resolved to lobby the State Government to dump the fee for miners.

“There should be no levy applied to mining leases.

Mining leases should be treated as vacant land,” he said.

Bike circuit gets backing

By Ryan Groube An ambitious bid to build a ‘world class’ mountain bike circuit linking far northern towns has received the backing of Member for Cook David Kempton.

The ‘Sunny Savannah’ proposal would see the creation of 300 kilometres of trails connecting Cairns, Kuranda, Mareeba, Port Douglas, and many places in between.

The proposal was developed over 18-months by Mareeba-based mountain biking group the Mareeba Mountain Goats.

Mr Kempton inspected areas within stage one of the proposed route with MMG treasurer Rudi De Faveri and Queensland Parks and Wildlife ranger Rob Miller this week.

Stage one would include about 195 kilometres of trail connecting Cairns, Kuranda, Speewah, Koah, Mareeba, Mount Molloy and Port Douglas.

“I am really excited about this proposal, it ticks a lot of boxes and the potential flow on effects for the regional economy is enormous,” he said.

“Trail biking and adventure tourism is a worldwide phenomenon and Far North Queensland has all the hallmarks to grab a slice of that action.”

He said the plan also presented significant health and safety benefits for both local and travelling bike riders.

“Having seen many of the proposed trails, it is obvious it has been designed with safety in mind,” he said.

“A trail network like this would provide cyclists of all ages and abilities a safe location to enjoy the sport of mountain biking, whilst experiencing some of the world’s most

Rob Miller, Member for Cook David Kempton and Rudi De Faveri spectacular sights and scenery.”

Mr De Faveri is now in the process of preparing a business case for the project and gaining support from other stakeholders.

“We received our first ever official grant from the State Government last year and that, as well as, having David on board has been our biggest success as a group to date,” he said. “This concept encompasses fantastic views, connects four communities and has the touring aspect of mountain biking that our region has been lacking.

“And it doesn’t just have to be used by

mountain bikers either, it could be for walkers, runners, adventure enthusiasts and tourists who want to enjoy our diverse landscape.”

Mr Kempton said he had already commenced talks with Sport and Recreation Minister Steve Dickson who had also been positive about the project’s potential.

“This is not just some pie in the sky idea, it is a well-researched, genuinely plausible project with the potential to put this region on par with some of the best mountain biking destinations in the world,” he said.

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Hi folks, Last month I wrote about some of the guys from the FNQ road racing club here in Mareeba, heading down to compete in The Phillip Island Classic.

First I would like to congratulate local rider Jason Allen for his achievement in placing 10th overall for his class and Acco placed 14th overall despite having being rear ended at the hayshed section while he was flat in 5th gear, which sent him over the front of the bike and did a close track inspection. The fossil walked away with a purple and black reminder and he managed to repair his bike to a degree that night, but according to him racing it the next day it was like riding a donkey with a hinge in the middle.

Huge effort guys.

The Motocross season has kicked off this season and it was good to see a large field at Mareeba for the Sid Carucci Memorial two day meet in the hot conditions, which was a contrast to the club having to cancel their opening club round on February 9, due to the wet weather.

The Cairns Motocross club also had weather issues on February 2, and had to cut short their race day due to a storm as well. While I am talking about the Cairns club, the track and grounds look amazing with all the

work put in over the break, and it is a credit to Rob Salafia and his club for building such a prime complex in the North.

Vintage Motocross (VMX) is really starting to take off all over the world and Australia now has an established national series which I think is pretty cool.

It is awesome to see the old Thumpers and two strokes coming to life again. Personally you can’t beat the sound and smell of a two stroke race bike at full noise, particularly the big bores. Getting your hands on a decent old motocross bike is getting harder as the sport progresses but you will be amazed at what people have sitting in the back of a shed.

A mate and I got our hands on a 1988 KX125 that was almost rebuilt so we went halves and finished the rebuild and getting parts for the old KX was pretty easy thanks to the internet and local bike wreckers.

The plan was to take turns in racing it in VMX but nearing completion, he offered to buy me out at a good price. Obviously he was pretty happy but I am still wondering if I had the cash I would have bought his share and kept it for myself. I did ride it a few times and I did take a little while to get used to riding a two stroke again but man it was fun and brought back a lot of memories of racing these things back in the 80’s.

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Brad Riley, TNQT Business Manager for Engineering and Automotive presents Mark Redding, Dealer Principal, Redding Motors a Certificate of Appreciation in acknowledgement of 10 years of exceptional support to TAFE automotive training on the Atherton Tablelands.

For the past 10 years Redding Motors of Atherton and Tropical North Queensland TAFE (TNQT) have worked together to provide automotive training to students in the Vocational Education and Training Schools program and to apprentices across the Tablelands.

In this decade-long partnership, more than 120 automotive apprentices have been trained with more than 80 per cent achieving full-time employment in the automotive trade throughout the Tableland.

Redding Motors dealer principal Mark Redding said a decade ago it was almost impossible to find young apprentices willing to work on the Tableland.

“Going back about 11 years it was a real struggle to get good quality apprentices on the Tableland,” he said.

“A lot of the apprentices were going to Cairns for their pre-vocational training and the dealerships in Cairns were snapping them all up and Atherton was missing out.

“Since TAFE and I have got together businesses up here have been able to find apprentices and those jobs are staying on the Tableland.”

TNQT Business Manager for Engineering and Automotive, Brad Riley said this important 10 year milestone could not have been reached without the support of Mr Redding.

“Redding Motors has provided the classroom facilities, a dedicated training workshop, vehicles, tooling and equipment,” he said.

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“We always like to work closely with industry and this partnership with Redding Motors is a perfect example of how we will go that extra mile to meet the needs of industry and maximise opportunities for employment for our students.”

TNQT Institute Director Jo Pyne congratulated Mark Redding on his commitment and dedication to having highly skilled personnel working in the automotive industry in the Tablelands region.

“The students and apprentices being trained at Redding Motors facilities by TNQT teachers could not have hoped for a better training environment or a more practical program,” Ms Pyne said.

“The training is delivered adjacent to where qualified service personnel are actually at work in the Redding Motors workshops.

“At TNQT we pride ourselves on having the state-of-the-art facilities and highly experienced teachers to deliver industry relevant training that results in people getting jobs. We are always ready to take the initiative and ‘think outside the square’ as we interact with industry or employers, such as Redding Motors, to increase the numbers of skilled personnel in our region’s workforce.”

Mr Redding said he wanted to continue the partnership with TAFE well into the future.

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New Mazda 3 out now The small car segment had better look out because there's a new Mazda 3 that will take the car market by storm. Looking similar to a slightly scaled-down Mazda6 the new Mazda 3 brings with it a rash of advanced technology including one of the better multi-media systems in a car in this price bracket.

This is a ground up new model from Mazda with the full gamut of efficiency optimised SkyActiv technology. Not one part is shared with the current model.

The car is the same length as the current model but has a longer wheelbase, is lower and wider.

The two body shapes, a four door sedan and a five door hatch are available, using more high strength steel in the chassis.

New 3 ushers in what Mazda calls i-Active Sense – code for driver assist features like smart city brake support, auto brake function, blind spot monitoring,

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Then there are MZD-Connect, with a driver info-zone featuring the latest generation connectivity system for entertainment and information.

A heads-up display will be fitted to the higher range models while the centre pod with touch screen, voice control and dial-select is similar to an IPad complete with apps. The HMI Commander Satnav system will deliver traffic reports as well as general information (speed and red light cameras), speed limit monitoring and radar cruise control will be available on some models.

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RISING SUN MOVIE NEWS

NON STOP is the brand new first run release at Mareeba's Rising Sun Cinema this week, starting on Thursday. It is a powerful drama thriller and stars Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore, who both give excellent performances. See it in Mareeba at the same time as the rest of Australia.

Also continuing this week are the top rate action flics. LONE SURVIVOR, starring Mark Wahlberg and Eric Bana and based on a true story, while ROBOCOP has heaps of adrenalin pumping action and an exceptional performance by Aussie actress Abbie Cornish.

And there's one last chance to see the riveting WOLF OF WALL STREET, with Leaonardo DiCaprio on Friday.

NON STOP

An air marshal springs into action during a transatlantic flight after receiving a series of text messages that put his fellow passengers at risk unless the airline transfers $150million into an off-shore account. There's a superb performance from Liam Neeson , with great support from Julianne Moore

ing them, they were left with no choice but to follow their rules of engagement or be imprisoned. Now Marcus and his team are left to fight for their lives in one of the most valiant efforts of modern warfare. Starring Mark Wahlberg and Eric Bana in a story based on actual events.

CINEMA

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NOW SHOWING NON STOP (M) THURS 27th: 10.45m, 3.30pm, 8pm FRI 28th: 10.45am, 3.30pm, 8pm SAT 1st Mar: 10.30am SUN 2nd: 11.45am, 4pm MON 3rd: 10.45am, 3.30pm, 7.45pm TUES 4th: 1pm, 7.45pm

ROBOCOP (M) WED 26th: 7.30pm THURS 27th: 5.30pm FRI 28th: 5.30pm SUN 2nd Mar: 6.30pm MON 3rd & TUES 4th: 5.30pm LONE SURVIVOR (M)

WED 26th: 5pm THURS 27th: 1pm, 10pm FRI 28th: 1pm SAT 1st Mar: 12.30pm SUN 2nd: 2pm MON 3rd: 1pm BASED ON A TRUE STORY TUES 4th: 10.45am, 3pm

WOLF OF WALL STREET LAST CHANCE, LAST CHANCE! This Friday 28th @ 10pm

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ROBOCOP

In 2028, multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Around the world, their drones have been used by the military for years - and it's meant billions for OmniCorp's bottom line. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the US home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy (Joel Kinnaman) - a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit - is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp sees their chance for a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine pursuing justice.

LONE SURVIVOR

Marcus Luttrell, a Navy Seal, and his team set out on a mission to capture or kill notorious al Qaeda leader Ahmad Shahd, in late June 2005. After running into mountain herders and captur-

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THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

The rise and fall of Jordan Belfort (Leonardo DiCaprio); from an ambitious young newcomer on Wall Street learning from a 'master of the universe' Mark Hanna (Matthew McConaughey) to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life (high in every sense) to his fall involving crime, corruption and the federal government in the 1990s.

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Ultimate executive living!

INSPECT TODAY! All that's missing is the pool and drool worthy. All rooms are air condithere's plenty of room for that. tioned and all the bedrooms feature Located in the premier Wylandra walk in robes and the office/ fifth bedEstate, this spectacular home has to room has a built in.

All this, plus a shed and cubby be seen in person so that you can fully appreciate all the love that has gone house (with rock climbing wall), is into building this house into the awe- on a one acre block so you still have some modern family home that it is room for a pool if you want one! today.

So if you are looking for a way to Featuring fully tiled interiors, two up size into an executive living space media rooms plus the massive dining then you need to inspect this home area, you will have all the room in the today. world for everything you need.

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Works on Yarrabee are under way.

Bitumen and curb and channelling nearly completed. Lots will be ready to build on soon.

Stunning unique residential opportunity – Yarrabee consists of 27 lots, ranging in size from 839m2 up to 1891m2, with 14 of the lots featuring a beautiful bush backdrop. Already in demand - six lots have been sold, three are on hold, with the remaining lots available For Sale "Off the plan" Don’t miss this opportunity, these blocks are unique, and will not last for long.

Secure your lifestyle up-grade today, choose the block you most desire.

Lots seven to 20 have the enviable asset of natural bush land and gully behind, with no close back neighbours.

Imagine relaxing on your back patio, with a coffee in hand, with the company of the birds and the feeling of being far away from town, yet only minutes away.

Add to the equation constant North easterly Breezes, and lovely views of the surrounding mountainside and a charming cul-de-sac with no through traffic.

To inspect, request a detailed plan, copy of the covenants or more information drop into our Land Sales Centre on Hastie Rd, 10am-3pm, Wednesday to Sunday, or any time by appointment. Contact Debbie on 0409 321 920 or visit us on the webamarooparkestate.com.au

The Express, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 PAGE 13

PROPERTY RAYFIELD welcomes you

Thinking of selling?

We have the BUYeRS, Contact Mpo with your LiSTinG today!

New houses have been selling fast in the last couple of months and there are not too many to choose from any more, so why not look into building one for yourself.

I would like you to come and see the reason why people are choosing to live in this particular estate.

See the level green lots, each supplied with town and bore water. It is so conveniently close, you are practically in town yet you have this great country feel all around you. .

There are few more one acre blocks for you to choose from, some slightly smaller are offered at a reduced price. There also is one with the windmill and one with the double garage that we are currently using as our sales office.

For those of you that like gardening those blocks would be just great and if it's that extra space to do whatever your hart desires.

Come and see me this Sunday. I'll be on site 10am to 1pm.

Contact Elizabeth Bors on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648 or visit this Sunday from 10am to 1pm. www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

RAYFIELD, MAREEBA From $140,000 Inspect by appointment Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100

5.2 acres at Speewah Mareeba Property Office presents for sale this 5.2 acre (2.115ha) freehold rural parcel of land, only five minutes from the Speewah Tavern.

A cleared site of approximately 1 acre allows you build your new home amongst a peaceful rainforest setting, home to many tropical wildlife species.

Address: Water is supplied Price: by a bore and there Agent: is access to power services nearby.

Contact:

A map of this property is available upon request.

For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact EXCLUSIVE AGENT Sophie Bozzo on 0428 128 154 or Mareeba Property Office on 4092 1355.

MAREEBA $170,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE Sophie Bozzo Mareeba Property Office 0428 128 154 or 4092 1355

Sugar Cane farming at its best

p: 4092 1355 a:191 Byrnes St, Mareeba John 0408 456 344 Sophie 0428 128 154

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ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

Just minutes from Mutchilba this 280 acre farm has been extremely well developed and comes with impeccable business records to show activity.

The property shows good potential for further diversification. The whole farm is made up of good arable farming land suited to broad acre or small crop farming.

It boasts a 599 meg licence, Centre Pivot and lateral irrigator, Ring lock fencing, 3

PRICE REDUCTION • $275,000 • 3 Bedrooms • Built-ins

• 2 Living Areas • Large Shed • 1037m2

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107-111 BYRNES ST AFFORDABLE 4 BEDROOM HOME

43 Walsh Street, Mareeba - $249,000 NEG  Four bedroom home  Fully airconditioned  Practical kitchen with solid timber cupboards  Central living area with modern colour scheme  Large laundry area  Carport doubles as an entertaining area  Large 2 bay shed  Fully fenced 647m2 allotment

Contact: Remo Esposito 0401 969 473

bedroom air-conditioned home, separate Visit www.facebook.com/northaustralmachinery shed, workshop and lockable ianruralservies. poisons shed.

The farm comes with a compliment of machinery to make this Address: MUTCHILBA business a going concern.

Price: $2.1M – NEG Chris Atkinson Agent: Contact exclusive agent Chris Ray White Rural / North Australian Rural Services Atkinson on mobile 0429 342 Contact: 0429 342 944 944.

4092 5255

WE HAVE BUYERS WANTING TO BUY!!

THINKING OF SELLING? CONTACT US NOW! PHONE 4092 5566

Phone 4092 5566 231 Byrnes St, Mareeba www.girgentigroup.com PAGE 14 The Express, Wednesday, February 26, 2014

ACREAGE 3 MINutES tO CBD

3

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• Approximately 4 acres • 2 Fully Tiled Living Areas • 2 Bay Shed • Creek

$369,000 NEG

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• Multi Unit Land • Recently Renovated • Spacious Bedrooms • Large Shed

2

$258,000 NEG

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PROPERTY Four bedroom concrete block Home, two blocks from Coles

MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES MANGO / AVOCADO ORCHARD • APPROX 7500 TREES • LARGE PACKING / MACHINERY SHED • MACHINERY INVENTORY • GRAVITY FED IRRIGATION • 156ML WATER ALLOCATION

$P.O.A. 4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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First home or investor

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies at 7 Hort Street, Mareeba on 4092 1556 or Mark 0428 121 520 and Lyn 0427 153 868, or email mrea4880@ qld.chariot.net.au Address: Price: Inspect: Agent:

4092 3619 or 4092 7979

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IV LU S

PRIME LOCATION

LIFESTYLE FARM OR DEVELOP FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATION

on 0417 541 126

• 170 acres, red sandy loam with water access to Walsh Barrage • Improved pastures - Callide Rhodes • New 3 bedroom home • Fully fenced vermin proof new ring lock fencing • New six inch PVC main through centre of property • 17 acres of poly solid set, 2 travelling irrigators This property begs development to lime trees, as the true value of this lies within. The property is ready to plant up with trees with room for more development. This property ticks all the boxes for a diverse range of development options and a must to inspect!

Facebook: www.facebook.com/northaustralianruralservies Price: $850,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Chris Atkinson on 0429 342 944

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• Walking distance to shops and schools • Opposite shopping centre

1 Acre Blocks

Call for an inspection

Vendors are motivated and looking to meet the market.

Price: $295,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney

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EX C

This four bedroom concrete block low maintenance yard, there are also home is located in a quiet, family a couple of garden sheds at the rear friendly area of town close to schools of the property. and less than two blocks from Coles.

Features are...

Charming and very practical, this • Four bedroom concrete block home home has everything a young family • Modern interior, timber internal walls • Convenient kitchen and dining area will need.

The entrance to the home is wel- • Carpet to bedrooms, master with aircoming, with a front porch and single con bay carport. With a brand-new paint • Front porch and rear patio, single job to the entire home, inside and out, carport and new carpet and vinyl throughout, • External laundry, electric hot water this solid older home has a brand- system new-home feel. There is fresh carpet • Two garden sheds, low maintenance to the bedrooms and lounge room and yard • Fully fenced residential allotment vinyl in the dining area and kitchen.

The kitchen is convenient with an electric stove/oven combination. The To arrange an inspection or for living area is spacious, with plenty of more information please contact natural light and sliding glass door EXCLUSIVE agent Remo Esposito access to the front patio. The master of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today. bedroom is huge and has air-con- Phone 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473. ditioning, one other bedroom has a www.girgentigroup.com built-in wardrobe.

The bathroom is Address: Langton Avenue, Mareeba practical and there is an Price: $285,000 FIRM external laundry, servAgent: EXCLUSIVE TO Remo Esposito iced by an electric hot

Sibi Girgenti Real Estate water system and out Contact: 0401 969 473 or 4092 5566 the back is a paved patio. Fully fenced, with a

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to purchase this three bedroom clay brick home.

Featured include – internally plaster rendered, open living area, one bathroom, one toilet, single carport, front and rear patio and a garden shed all on a 708m2 fenced allotment.

Bore on each block Town Water Good Drainage Great Soil

LAND STARTS AT $140,000

ALTITUDE

REALTY MAREEBA www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

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LOCATION & LIFESTYLE

UNPACK & PUT THE KETTLE ON

• 4 generous sized bedrooms with built-ins, master with walk-in robe • Office • Separate lounge and dining • Spacious tiled rumpus room • Beautiful timber kitchen with ample bench and cupboard space • Two bathrooms • 3012m2 block • Both town and bore water • Irrigated lawns and gardens Price: $425,000 Neg Contact: Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

Ideally suited for someone wanting a modern affordable home in a location that will suit all age groups.

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• 4 bedrooms, all with built-ins, airconditioning in main bedroom • 2 bathrooms • Galley style kitchen with dishwasher, pantry and ample storage • Double lock up garage with shelving • 1437m2 corner block, fully fenced • Cairns side Price: $369,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes

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Aries

March 21 to Apr 20 Don’t ignore any emotional issues that could be causing problems. Work diligently and you will get ahead this week. Be sure that you have all the facts before you take action.

Taurus

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Friday 28th

Thursday 27th

Wednesday 26th

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Enter digits from 1 to 9 into the blank spaces. Every row must contain one of each digit. So must every column, as must every 3x3 square.

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Tide Times 0323 0.35 0951 3.28 1554 0.60 2204 2.90

Max 29o Min 22o

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WORD SEARCH

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C R O S S

Sept 24 to Oct 23 Take time to deal with the concerns of children. You will earn recognition for the work you are doing. Too much too fast will be the attitude surrounding your home environment.

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Travel could include delays and other minor problems. You may interest some of them in a service you have to offer. You may have difficulties at an emotional level with mates.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

You may want to take a trip; however, before you do, make sure that your car is serviced properly.

Driving too fast or double parking will result in difficulties with officials. You can make some favorable changes to your looks.

Aquarius

Shark

Abalone

Cuttlefish Lobster

Barnacle

Dolphin

Mussels

Tide

Cod

Dugong

Ocean

Whale

Coral

Jellyfish

Orca

Crab

Kelp

Oyster

Clam

Krill

Reef

Puzzle solutions

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Be confident in your endeavors and others will believe in your efforts. Take a close look at documents be fore signing on the dotted line. Instant romance could be yours if you go out with friends.

Pisces

ENJOY!

ORDER YOUR PHOTOS TODAY

Libra

Sagittarius

Tide Times 0449 0.92 1102 2.72 1716 0.94 2336 2.53

Pink Lemonade Margarita

Be sure you get accurate information. Your tendency to dramatize may be a little much for your partner to take constantly. Social events will be favorable. Don’t lend or borrow money or belongings.

Scorpio

Max 28o Min 21o

Tide Times 0405 0.59 1025 3.04 1635 0.74 2247 2.74

Get some sound advice and help setting up a workable budget.

Partners may try to argue with you; however, you must stand your ground.

Throw yourself into your work.

Make career changes that may increase your income. Pamper yourself for a change. You can receive recognition for the work you’ve done.

Tuesday 4th

Monday 3rd

Pour the pink lemonade, water, tequila, grandmarnier into a blender, and fill blender with icecubes.Blend until a slushy consitancy. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

Serve over ice in salt-rimmed glasses with a lime wedge!

June 22 to July 22

Virgo

Tide Times 0241 0.23 0917 3.42 1515 0.56 2122 2.97

Max 30o Min 21o

Ingredients

Friends and relatives may be hard to take this week. Your domestic scene could continue to be in an uproar this week.

Arguments may flare up in your home. Don’t let the cat out of the bag.

July 23 to Aug 22

Sunday 2nd

- 1 cup of pink lemonade - 3 cups cold water - 1 cup of tequila - ½ cup of Grand Marnier - Ice cubes - Salt to rim the glasses - 1 lime, wedged

Don’t expect new acquaintances to be completely honest about themselves. You need time to rejuvenate. Invite friends or relatives into your home. This is not the best day to visit relatives who get on your nerves.

Leo

Saturday 1st

Max 30o Min 22o

Boyd’s comic relief

Don’t count on others to cover up for your shortcomings. Don’t expect others to live up to their promises and you won’t be disappointed or find yourself stuck with delays.

Cancer

k a e r b a e k Ta relax! and

Feb 20 to March 20

Don’t use the interstate as a racetrack. Take care of any dealings with government agencies.

Be sure to find out all you can before you commit to anything.

Work quietly at your own goals and forget about situations that you can do little about.

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WORD ACROSS 7. A mixture of ground spices used in Indian cookery.

8. Plural: green colour or pigment.

9. Short for delicatessen 10. Canine: one of the four pointed conical teeth.

11. A physical attack.

13. Discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.

15. Situate at a specified place as the centre of operations.

16. Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

18. In the Second World War a Japanese aircraft loaded with explosives and making a deliberate suicidal crash on an enemy target.

19. Rubbish; nonsense.

21. Of or pertaining to a movement espousing a broad range of philosophies and practices traditionally viewed as occult, metaphysical, or paranormal.

22. a neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders, hips, and face.

DOWN 1. A very strong wind.

2. Region of the America where Romance languages or a subset of the Romance language family – always including Spanish and Portuguese.

3. An amber colored ale brewed with pale malts.

4. Have the same opinion about something; concur.

5. Control of a machine or apparatus from a distance by means of radio or infrared signals.

6. Something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.

12. A man who serves as a sailor.

14. a permit from an authority to own or use something or do a particular thing.

17. Bored or lacking enthusiasm.

20. An oblique angle; a slant.

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INDEX

business A

DIRECTORY

Carpentry/ Roofing Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

Air Conditioning Auto Electrician

B

Blinds Brick laying Butcher

E

C

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

F

Farming Sector Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel

Glazier

H

Handy Men House Removals

I

Irrigation

BRICK LAYING

AIR CONDITIONING

M

Furniture

G

Machinery - Truck Hire Massage Therapy Motor Mechanic

N

Nurseries

P

Steel Fabrication

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance Promotion/Marketing

T

Transport Travel Tree Lopping

S

Security Skip Bins Small Engine Repairs

Do it right the first time!

CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767 mareebablocklaying@gmail.com Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

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

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

BUTCHER

www.donhall.com.au

Mobile: 0419 709 522

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

ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

TOLGA BUTCHERY

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

CARPENTRY/ ROOFING BSA Number 71627

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

AUTO ELECTRICIAN

ATHERTON CAR ELECTRICS

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• CARS • CARAVANS • BIKES • BOATS ALL YOUR AUTO ELECTRICAL NEEDS

Starter Motors & TRUCKS • Alternators, GME & Uniden TRACTORS • 2 Way Radios, Spotlights BUSES • & Accessories, Batteries & Accessories, Car Audio MOTORHOMES •

SKIP BINS

• 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

ELECTRICAL

this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

CONSTRUCTION

Daniel Battistin

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

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

Very experienced • No job too big or too small • Competitive rates •

“ACE IT EVERYTIME” SPECIALISTS IN:

For $26 per week

Roofer & Carpenter

Phone 0400 622 350

Venue Hire

EARTHMOVING

CONCRETING

MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

V

145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

65 Tolga Rd, Atherton • athcarelectrics@bigpond.com

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

BLINDS

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

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

Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

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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CLEANING SERVICES

ALL CLEANING & PEST SOLUTIONS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

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

Let the professionals take care of it!

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

Supply & Fit

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

BLINDS

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

96 James Street, Mareeba

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

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Memoriam Domenico Str azzeri 

~~ 12-03-2002 ~~ A beautiful memory, dearer than gold, Of a father whose worth can never be told.

There’s a place in my heart no one can fill, I miss you Dad, and always will.

Birthday

Garage Sale Garage Sale, 7 Ashfield Close, Mareeba. Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd March 8am-4pm. Household items, clothes, sewing machine, camping gear, TV unit, dresser, lounge, 100cc scooter.

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From your loving wife Carmela, children Joe, Carmel, Maria and their families.

In loving Memory of

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Lovingly remembered by your wife Rosa, Children, Grandchildren and families.

Moving Sale MuSt Sell!!

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Sat 1St & Sun 2nd 7am – 4pm

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Church Notices

Now $12,499 Atherton Mower & Chainsaw Services 55 Tolga Road, Atherton PHONE: 4091 7499

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

Pocket knives and other knives for sale.

For details phone: 0421 499 654.

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Water allocation for sale or lease. ph 0432 410 020.

WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday 10am & 6pm Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit.

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Position Vacant

Katters Australian Party is calling for expressions of interest from local persons for nomination as a candidate in the next State Election for the Seat of Cook.

Please forward your resume and a covering letter to:

Secretary, Katters Australian Party FNQ, Email: fnqzone@gmail.com On or before March 14, 2014

Public Notice CAR BOOT MARKET St George’s Anglican Church 53 Constance Street, Mareeba

$5 pER CAR / TABlE

8am - 12 noon this Saturday 1st March

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Position Vacant (Formally Mareeba Childcare & Kindergarten Inc)

Mareeba Community Kindergarten Sutherland Street

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Assistant

Mareeba Community Kindergarten - Sutherland Street, is looking for a passionate, caring and dedicated Assistant to join our teaching team.

Our well regarded kindergarten service has been established for over 40 years and now has a brand new second centre at Sutherland Street.

We are managed by a volunteer committee and we are affiliated with the Creche and Kindergarten Association.

The successful applicant must be able to work as a team to help deliver and facilitate learning through our playbased activites.

Other requirements include a Blue Card, Senior First Aid and Certificate 3 in Children’s Services (or studying).

This is a fixed term part time (4 day fortnight) contract commencing 22nd April 2014, with potential for permanency upon completion.

Please forward your application letter & resume via email to: mcki@aanet.com.au - “Attention Meredith Ford” Applications close Friday March 14th.

Mareeba Community Kindergarten

Sutherland Street

Co-Director - Teacher

An opportunity exists for a qualified and passionate Early Childhood Professional to join our beautiful Kindergarten as a part-time Co-director/Teacher.

Our well regarded kindergarten service has been established for over 40 years and now has a brand new second centre at Sutherland Street.

We are managed by a volunteer committee and we are affiliated with the Creche and Kindergarten Association.

The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to deliver high quality play based learning programs to a mixed age group and be familiar with relevant legislation and guidelines.

Applicants require An Early Childhood Teaching Qualification, A blue card and Senior First Aid Certificate.

This is a fixed term part time (4 day fortnight) contract commencing 22nd April 2014, with potential for permanency upon completion.

Please forward your application letter & resume via email to: mcki@aanet.com.au - “Attention Meredith Ford” Applications close Friday March 14th.

To be held on 27 March, 6.30pm at Skybury. Please phone 4092 1912 fo more information

Q.C.W.A Mareeba Money Board winner Sandy Needham.

Aerial Outpost Raffle. 1st F. Wilson, 2nd C. Komsic, 3rd Pat Eales.

Mareeba Shire Council EOI-MSC 2014-01 OCCASIONAL PLANT HIRE PANEL OF PROVIDERS

Mareeba Shire Council invites offers from Contractors wishing to be considered for occasional hire of plant for the period 1 July 2014 to 30 June 2015 at various locations within the Local Government Area for which Mareeba Shire Council has responsibility.

Plant that will be required is as follows: •Grader •Dozer •Excavator •Multi-Tyred Roller – Normal Hire •Multi-Tyred Roller – Dry Hire •Vibrating Drum Roller – Normal Hire •Vibrating Drum Roller – Dry Hire •Loader – Normal Hire •Loader – Dry Hire •Backhoe •Skidsteer Loader •Tractor/Slasher •Cartage Truck – Body Truck – Single Axle •Cartage Truck – Body Truck – Tandem Axle •Cartage Truck – Semi Tipper •Cartage Truck – Semi Side–Tipper •Cartage Truck – Body Truck And Dog Trailer •Water Truck – Body Truck – Single Axle •Water Truck – Body Truck – Tandem Axle •Water Truck – Semi Trailer •Low Loader •Crane •Miscellaneous Plant •Self Propelled Mowers Obtaining Documentation: The tender documentation may be obtained via the following link www. msc.qld.gov.au/tenders/ or by contacting Council’s Procurement Officer, Maree Lopez on (07) 4086 4692 or email mareel@msc.qld.gov.au.

Lodgement of Offers: Offers must be lodged in the Tender Box of the Mareeba Shire Council at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time. Offers may also be posted to Council at PO Box 154, Mareeba 4880 (further information on conditions for postal lodgement are available in the full tender documentation). Late submissions received will not be eligible for consideration.

Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of offers is 11:00am on Wednesday 19 March 2014.

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

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What’s Coming Up!

Events Calender FEBRUARY

Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

26th Uniting Church Markets, Mareeba,

8.30am.

Q.C.W.A Craft Day 9am Start C.W.A

Hall Mareeba 27th Uniting Church Markets, Mareeba,

8.30am.

Gardeneers Plant Sale, Botanic Garden every Wednesday 9.30 am to 11.30 am Next to the Friends House

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

Hi Everyone, My name is Blackbeard and I am a 9 week old kitten who is totally irresistible, as are my brother and sister. We are amongst the many currently at the refuge, waiting for a loving family to adopt us.

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Mareeba State School 2014 leaders induction ceremony Monday, February 17

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Rotary Global Swimarathon

Sunday, February 23 at Mareeba Swimming Pool Dr Matt

Brooke and Nicole Srhoj

Farah Terzi and mum Julie Adil

Rebecca and Natasha

Swimarathon swimmers

Lisa, Kyle and Darrin Hastie

Teresa, Sherri and Jeanette Jo and Andrew

Stella, Matteo, Antonietta

Tristan ready to swim

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Stevie and Margie

Joe, Geoff and David

Rotary team: Teresa, Jeanette, Sherri, Jenna and Nataliah

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EXPRESS sPORT

Port Douglas rolls Bandits

By Boyd Robertson

Mareeba Gladiators president John Arcidiacono, captain Jack Pedersen, Elders representative Brian Rowling and Gladiators coach Cameron McPherson

Pedersen takes top jersey

By Boyd Robertson The Mareeba Gladiators held their annual jersey night at Mareeba Leagues Club on February 21, with Elders Mareeba placing the highest bid for sponsorship rights on new captain Jack Pedersen’s jersey.

Local businesses bid for the rights to display their names on player jerseys, with the proceeds going to the Mareeba Rugby League Club’s operational expenses for the coming season.

Naming rights to Pedersen’s jersey went for $850, with teammate Jason Lea’s shirt close behind, picking up $800 from Mareeba Leagues Club.

Elders representative Brian Rowling, who also acted as auctioneer for the night,

said his company was committed to supporting the Gladiators.

“We’re happy to support the club and the team in any way, shape or form,” he said.

Gladiators president John Arcidiacono said every dollar raised during the auction was vital and would go toward the operation of the club.

“Our total is very satisfactory,” Arcidiacono said.

“We’re very appreciative of the support from the community and community businesses.

“It enables us to put a side on the paddock and run the club.”

Pedersen said he was “proud and honoured” to wear the sponsored jersey on be-

Mareeba Gladiators Jersey Sponsors 2014

1. Jahman Gela: NQ Mining Repairs 2. Jack Hogan: Brett Thompson Jewellers 3. Rob Pedersen: Mareeba Radiators and Windscreens 4. Jason Lea: Mareeba Leagues Club 5. Daniel Hales: Mareeba Leagues Club 6. Matt Curcio: PIMS 7. Jackson Peters: PIMS 8. Tom Hughes: Bendigo Community Bank Branch

half of his club.

The towering 25-year-old is also excited to step into the captain’s boots and said he would ‘lead by example’.

“I don’t talk that much so hopefully I can show the boys through how I play,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of young fellas on the team that are going to need some experience but hopefully we can just get everyone enjoying themselves playing footy.”

The Gladiators’ first preseason game against Edmonton at Davies Park on February 22 ended in a last-minute defeat, with the Storm crossing the line for a successful try and conversion to boost their score from 16 to 22.

The Mareeba Bandits have been handed another thrashing by the Douglas Dragons at Kerribee Park on Sunday, being bowled out on the 30th over on 85 runs.

Port Douglas took 23 overs to get to Mareeba’s total and ended the game on seven wickets for 86 runs.

Bandits spokesperson Danny Shaw said adverse conditions had been a factor in the loss but the team bore the true responsibility.

“The grounds were a bit iffy in that were hitting the ball and it wasn’t running the boundary – you’d only get one run out of each hit,” he said.

9. Joe Sio: Malanda Eels 10. Shannon Bailey: Mareeba Junior Rugby League 11. Shana Aue: Mareeba Leagues Club 12. Jack Foster: My Mareeba Dentist 13. Jack Pedersen: Elders Mareeba 14. Daniel Sialavaa: Aquafix 15. Henley Tabuai: Mareeba Junior Rugby League 16. Darren Ball: Stokes Backhoes 17. Damian Hughes: Sports North

“But we weren’t in good shape at all – our batting was definitely sub-par for the day.”

Shaw did say that the Bandits’ bowling had been better than their batting, naming Rob Wallace, himself and Brett Pearce as the team’s top bowlers for the day.

Shaw also said that it was more than likely that the Bandits would tangle with Port Douglas again at semi-finals.

“They’ve beaten us twice already this season and it’s looking like we might have to face them in the semis,” he said.

“Obviously we’re going to have to work something out about how to deal with them before then.”

Bandits player Nicholas Turner in action on Sunday. Photo

by Peter Roy Photographer

sPORT results & draws MAREEBA TENNIS Mon Singles Comp: Commences 7pm Tues 7pm: Winner: Bronwyn. Div. 4 Kellie d Trisha 3026, Lyndel d Tanya 33-23, Div. 3 Kathy d Barb 31-25, Maureen d Mandy 29-27, John d Garry 33-23, Val d Pauline 33-23, Div. 2 David d Mathew 30-26, Jesse d Santo 35-21, Kim d Marty 32-24, Div. 1 Jason d Alf 3125, Judy d Carl 37-19. Thurs 8am social Winner: Pauline MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 20-02-14 Sporters 9 Hole Game. Winner Jon Eales 21 on count back from 4 other players R/up Russell Wicks 21 NTP 8 ----- 13 Jon Eales Raffle Peter Leporati.

22-02- 14 Saturday Mareeba Leagues Club Monthly Medal was rained out. Will be played next Saturday the 1st march. 23-02-14 Sunday 18 Hole Stableford Meat Voucher Winner Wes Hodi R/up Charlie Bewick NTP 4 Brian Callow 8 Mark Keesler (Cairns) 11 Chris Ellison 11 2nd Christine Benjamin 13 Tony Brady MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC. PRE-SEASON TRIALS Mareeba Basketball are playing the second series of trial games this week, allowing all teams to prepare for the start of competition. All Senior and Junior teams will then play the opening round of the Winter Season fixtures the following week. Any new Senior grade team can still nominate for the Mareeba fixtures but only until this Friday (28/2/2014). While Junior boys and girls are welcomed to sign on as teams in the Junior Divisions are presently being organised.

BASKETBALL DRAW TUESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2014 6.30PM SENIOR MENS - CLINTON’S TEAM VS COMETS YOUNG GUNS REFEREES: D. SCHMIDT & B. EBNER C/S: STINGRAYS. 7.30PM SENIOR MENS - EUROSTARS VS STINGRAYS REFEREES:

R. ALOIA & PLAYER FROM CLINTON’S TEAM C/S: COMETS YOUNG GUNS THURSDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2014 4.00PM UNDER 16’S JUNIOR TRIALS (3 GAMES) 6.30PM SENIOR LADIES - HIGH SCHOOL DIVAS VS BAIADA STEGGLES REFEREES: A. NEWLANDS & E. HASTIE C/S: M.M.A.M.A. 7.30PM SENIOR LADIES - GUMMAZ VS M.M.A.M.A. REFEREES: M.AUE & E. HASTIE C/S: KILLERS, 8.30PM SENIOR LADIES - KILLERS VS TEQUILA SLAMMERS REFEREES: M. AUE & E. HASTIE C/S: GUMMAZ FRIDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2014 3.30PM UNDER 10’S AND UNDER 12’S JUNIOR TRIALS. 4.30PM UNDER 14’S JUNIOR TRIALS ARCHERY The Tableland Company of Archers conducted a beginners class on Sunday February 23 for visitors Cody Roulston, Mette Holst, David Bradley, Cody Holmes, Kyle Drew, Darrell Coyle, Jayden and Brody Scott, Aaron Dati, Kathy Colless, Julie Bristow, Sam, Annalisse, Sandy and Michael Troncone, Janette, Coleman and Thomas Doyle, Christian, Dylan and Brandon Anderson and Jolene Wywiouski attended the coaching session with George Neilson, Neil Stallard and Signe Dalsgaard.

One junior shot practice and two junior members shot a club round during the morning, while one junior shot practice and three senior members shot club rounds during the afternoon. Results Geelong Round (90 arrows at 30m on 122cm face): U14 Girls Recurve: L Hughes 645 U10 Boys Recurve: B Dayes 636. Results FITA 60/900 (30 arrows each at 60, 50 and 40m on 122cm face): Open Men’s Compound: N Stallard 799, D Pope 772. Results TC900 (30 arrows at 65, 55 and 45m on a 60cm face). Veteran Men’s Crossbow: G Neilson 623. Next Saturday March 1, Coaching will be conducted for beginners from 9am to 12md at Kerribee Park Archery Range, Chicken Hatchery Road, off Springs

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Road, Mareeba. Beginners and visitors are asked to please ring Neil Stallard to confirm your attendance. On Sunday March 2 the members will shoot the first round of their Target Club Championships. Set up 8.30am, Practice 9am, Shoot commences 9.30am. 144 arrow rounds will be shot for the different divisions.

Atherton Bowls Men: Tue 18 Feb Winner A.Davis T.Hyland P.Morris T.Gilligan. Wed19 Feb Winner N.Veit T.Debondi R.Smith.

Fri 21 Feb Self Selected Pairs Overall Winner A.Davis J.Leinster Consolation Prize S.Martin C.Leinster. Sat 22 Feb A Grade Singles called for 9.00am T.Marriott def D.Toolen, K.Franklin def D.Shuttleworth, R.Short def B.Walker, G.Kriesel def A.Davis, Games called for Sat 15 Mar at 9.00 T.Marriott vs K.Franklin B Grade Singles A.Davis vs D.Shuttleworth Games can be played other by arrangement.Arrange own markers. Nominations now called for the Mens C’ship Pairs closing Sun 17 Mar. Sun 2 Mar Tobacco Festival Dimbulah C.Leinster S.Martin D.Shuttleworth J.Alcorn. Sat/Sun/ 8/9 Mar John Cole Toyota Mt Baldy Classic Fours. Sun 16 Mar L.&D.Cescotto Trophies. Ladies: Thurs 20 Feb Winners A Crittenden, T. Hyland, E Collins. Runners Up K Bagley, M Barron and C Cook. Championship singles games called for Thursday 27th – J McHenry v F Payne, marker A Crittenden and J Leinster v D Cornwall, marker T Hyland. Thankyou to those markers.

ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday sporters winner last week was Pup Hilder 27pts beating President Les on a countback, third was Mike Hopkins 25pts NTPs 3 Glen Lee , 18 George Clemments. Least putts prize will jackpot with 3 players on 15 putts Thursday Ladies played an American Foursomes sponsored by Atherton Realty. the winners on 76 1/2 was Ann Moss and Dawn Faulkner from Marg Dollman and Clair

Costa 78 1/2. NTPs 3 & 11 Ann & Dawn, 18 Dee & Shelly. The Saturday juniors played in damp conditions with the 6 hole comp winners being Zac Wilkinson and Abbey Toshack the 3 hole comp winner was Kane Bowland with best nett and least putts (4 ) a course record.

Saturday the Club sponsored a Canadian Foursomes with 28 men and 4 ladies walking the clubhouse side wet course ( after Friday nights downpour ) .The winners on 60 3/8 pts were Jeff Bochow and Mark Redding narrowly beating Roo Brown and Rob Pitt 61pts, third was Broads and Rob Tomo 62 5/8. NTPs 2 Mark R, 9 Dave Bilney, 5 & 16 Jeff Bochow. Sundays Tolga Butchery Stableford also played on the par 62 wet course which suited young Mitchell Toward who stormed home with 44pts ten points in front of his nearest rivals Phil Hendricks and Max Martin (well done Mitch ) NTP 16 Bruce Hunter this week the Wed.Sporters play a 4BBB Stableford while the Thursday ladies play Stableford Saturday March 1st we host the McMahons Betta Home Living sponsored Monthly Medal, Sunday the Tolga Butchery Stableford also Saturday the Juniors play their March Monthly Medal round YUNGABURRA BOWLS CLUB Wed 19 Feb - Mixed Social - Winners: Margaret Pointon, Owen Molloy, Alf Hogan. Runner’s Up: Bev Titlow, Barry Lord and Coral Milloy. Wed 19 Feb - Men’s Competition - A Grade Singles - Dennis Skinner def Danny Gibson 25-23. Fri 21 Feb - Jackpot Self-Selected Pairs - Winners: Danny Gibson and Mal Brown. Runner’s Up: Neil Stubbin and May Hubbard. No Jackpot Winners.

Sun 23 Feb - Men’s Competition - A Grade Singles - Lyle Thompson def Ashley Jones 25-14. Mal Brown def Rod Bidewell 25-12. B Grade Singles - Alf Hogan def John Dudley 25-15. Rinks - Dennis Skinner, Russell Hubbard, John Phillips and Greg Johnson def Gary Pritchard, Bob Pritchard, Wally Coutts and Richie Cahill 22-12.

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Bulls crush Cutters The Mareeba Bulls kicked off their 2014 football in impressive form on Saturday night, trampling the hapless Innisfail Cutters 8-1 at Edge Hill in the opening match of the new FFA Cup. It is five years since the Bulls have tasted premiership glory and the team has now put down the biggest signal that 2014 could be their year, totally outplaying the Cutters from start to finish and moving onto the second round of the nationwide knockout competition.

Almost five months have passed since their semi-final loss, but the Bulls looked like they just stepped out of October and eased back into their possession-based football, and even had the luxury of starting 2013 Bulls player of the year Wayne Srhoj on the bench.

After a tense opening 15 minutes, the Bulls took the lead through striker Steven Cater and it was a case of ‘game over’.

The Cutters did spend some time at 2-1 but the Bulls finished the first half 4-1 up.

In the second period, the Bulls continued to run rampant scoring another four unanswered goals to finish off the Cutters 8-1, who by the end of the match were chasing shadows as the Bulls’ superior preparation shined through.

Despite the impressive performance, coach Alex Srhoj was quick to point out the Bulls still have a long way to go until the team will be happy, “It was a great first up performance, but it means nothing - we have plenty of work to do,” Srhoj said.

“We set the standard now, we will

continue to raise it every time we play and train.

“It was pleasing to see the boys continue to put the Cutters to sword over and over again - we need to find that level of ruthlessness to kill off teams.”

Srhoj also said it was good to see strikers, Cater, Paul Ruiz and Anthony Mete all scoring.

“It something we are working on to score more goals, and need our strikers to be doing the job,” he said.

“This is also a improvement on last year already.

“But nothing is a given - I have been involved in to many close shaves and grand final losses to know that nothing comes easy and we still have to be at our best every week to make sure.”

The Bulls still have returning defender Larry Maggio to come in, midfielder Josh Ruiz did not play, nor did defender Anthony Henderson.

Srhoj said this indicates there is plenty of options for the club and players will need to work hard for their spots.

“We have two or three players for every position,” he said.

“Everyone has to fight, has to show he commitment to want to wear the jersey and play for the club.”

The Bulls now return to the training paddock and will look towards the second round draw for the cup, which could include home or away games against Douglas, Stratford or Leichardt to be played on either March 8 or 9.

The annual Mazda Cup will be held on March 15-16.

Cairns club shoots true at Mareeba meet

McKinlay house captains Ben Abbey, Kiarna La Rosa, Rachel Whiteing and Chris Scott

McKinlay clinches swimming comp

By Boyd Robertson The McKinlay Dragons have claimed victory at the Mareeba State High School (MSHS) swimming carnival, for the first time in nearly a decade.

Great participation rates across all divisions at the carnival, held at Mareeba Swimming Pool on February 23, saw McKinlay edge out their Leichhardt Sharks rivals by just 21 points, ending the day with a score of 645.

The Gregory Crocs came in third on 559 points, followed by the Kennedy Tigers on 507.

Jodie Lea was the Open Girls age champion while Marcus Tieppo took out the title for Open Boys.

No current McKinlay student has ever seen their house win a swimming carnival, with the Dragons last splashing to the top spot in 2005.

Newly-appointed McKinlay captains Kiarna La Rosa and Chris Scott applauded their house for the win.

“Participation was the key reason we won,” La Rosa said after the announcement.

“Everyone got in and had a go, no-one complained and we came out on top.

“I really want to thank everyone in house McKinlay and say to the other houses ‘nice try, but sorry’.”

La Rosa went on to say that McKinlay would now look to take

out the school’s cross-country championship and athletics carnival later in the year.

MSHS sports co-ordinator Terry McClelland said the day had been a great success no matter which house was the victor.

“It’s fantastic to see this standard of competition at our swimming carnival,” he said.

“McKinlay’s last win was years and years ago and it’s great to see them get up this year – they took a leaf out of the other houses’ book and really upped their participation rates.”

A tweaking of this year’s carnival’s rules allowed candidates from both A and B divisions to be eligible for age champion.

Atherton Tableland Hockey sign-on day Loder Park, Atherton on Sunday, February 23 Shooting action at the Mareeba Rifle Club on Sunday

By Boyd Robertson The Mareeba Rifle Club has hosted its annual prize meeting, with shooters coming from far and wide to test their skills.

Open only to National Rifle Association of Australia (NRAA) members, the event saw 47 competitors, some from as far away as Mackay, take on the club’s 500-yard and 600-yard ranges in target and F-class rifle shooting.

Cairns Rifle Club (CRC) captain Trevor Deed took out a swag of titles, including the top aggregate points for Division 1 target rifles with a score of 150 and 19 V-bulls.

Deed, who was using a single-shot .308 target rifle with a Krieger barrel, said the hot, humid weather on the day had been “quite readable” and hadn’t interfered with his shooting.

“Conditions weren’t over-hard all day,” he said.

“The standard of competition was excellent – there were 46 other competitors

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here today that were out to beat.”

Deed’s club swept the competition, with CRC members winning all major division prizes.

Deed himself admitted he was lucky a major competitor had been unable to take part in shooting on the day.

“The bloke who won last year accidentally left half his gear in Townsville, so that was a stroke of luck for me,” he said.

Mareeba Rifle Club captain Mark Beacham also said competition on the day had been excellent.

“It’s been a very successful day, we’re very pleased with the turnout of 47 shooters,” he said.

“The weather’s actually pretty mild by our standards for this time of year – the wind kept calm for most of the day and only started to get a bit choppy before we got to the 600-yard shoots, which was lucky.

“Everyone shot high scores and everyone had a good time.”

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