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unWater has slammed reports that Tableland ratepayers will face an 860 per cent increase in the cost of raw water, saying a decision hasn’t been made. A spokesperson from the State-owned bulk water supplier said the claims made by the Mareeba and Tablelands councils were “incorrect”. “No decisions on future price increases have been determined,” the spokesperson said. “SunWater has advised Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) that it will increase prices for the 2014/15 financial year from current levels by CPI (Consumer Price Index) only.” MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore has hit back saying
SunWater has provided black and white figures in a review foreshadowing huge price increases. In December 2012, SunWater wrote to the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) following a review of non irrigation water prices. The findings showed that the cost of water would increase from $58.73 a mega litre to $563.54. The review was conducted using Queensland Competition Authority methodology but SunWater has the power to set prices that differ from those in the review. The letter to the TRC read: “... the review has resulted in significant increases to the calculated price, and it is clear that SunWater and Council will need to liaise closely to determine appropriate phase-in or other arrangements to avoid po-
tential price shocks to ratepayers, or immediate budget difficulties for Council.” Mr Gilmore said SunWater “hasn’t at any time told me that the 860 per cent increase was off the table and until they say that to me I will continue to pursue this matter”. “They [SunWater] have thrown a dead cat on the table and either way you look at it it is ugly.” The Mayor has written to State Water Minister Mark McArdle and Queensland Treasurer Tim Nicholls to voice his concerns about the review’s findings. At the March 19 meeting of the MSC, Council allocated about $9,000 to undertake exploratory drilling at three potential bore field locations across the Shire. Council have been scrambling to find ways to
supplement water supplies in Mareeba, Kuranda and Dimbulah, fearing the possible price hikes. Department of Natural Resources officers have advised council to drill in alluvial areas close to the region’s water plants to determine if there is a suitable subterranean supply. The cost of the drilling is about $3000 for each of the three sites with the contractor to provide Council with an expected bore water flow report. SunWater has a bulk water supply contract with Mareeba Shire Council covering 5760 mega litres of high priority water allocations. Prices for high priority supplies are reviewed annually, with major reviews occurring approximately every five years, in line with the Queensland Competition Authority water pricing review.
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A stand against bullies By Boyd Robertson
Students at Atherton State High School (ASHS) have taken a stand against bullying as part of a national day against abusive behaviour. More than 200 ASHS students signed a large board on March 21, in addition to coming to school wearing orange for National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence. The board reads ‘We, the students of Atherton State High School pledge to put an end to bullying and violence.’ The free-dress day came at the cost of a gold coin donation from each student, which was passed onto the ‘Bullying: No Way!’ campaign, the country-wide education organisation behind the National Day of Action. One of the organisers of the signing was Year 11 student Georgia Whybird, 15, who said response to the event was overwhelmingly positive. “We’re probably going to run out of room on the board,” she said. “A lot of the other students have really gotten behind this, especially the Year 8s – I think most of the guys that came to school in free dress and donated a coin are in that grade. “One of the good things about Bullying: No Way is that the donated money goes not just into support of victims but also into education of bullies themselves, particularly young ones – I think it’s very important to get the message to them while they are young.” ASHS principal Tony Whybird said the day tied into the school’s messages of acceptance and harmony. “Our last school assembly focused on everybody accepting and tolerating each other,” he said. “But we also made it clear that nobody should tolerate bullying – so this day is about everyone stand-
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ing up and saying ‘bullying is not acceptable to us.” Mr Whybird said current technology like social media made fighting bullying a complex task but Generation Y’s head was already in the right place. “Things are very different now to how they were when I was at school – videos can be taken anywhere and shared everywhere easily over Facebook, so a victim of bullying can suffer it very publicly these days,”
Students at Mareeba State School (MSS) celebrated their community’s multiculturalism by creating hundreds of small dolls as part of Harmony Day on March 21. About 400 paper dolls, displaying a wide variety of cultural clothes and ethnic backgrounds, were crafted by the students over the course of last week and displayed in the school library on the day. Harmony Day aims to promote tolerance, acceptance and celebration of Australia’s multicultural history and encourages participants to wear orange. The MSS event was organised by school librarian Elizabeth Crunkhorn.
Students were also rewarded with prizes such as balloons and kites for the best dolls. Head of curriculum Valerie Dayes said the widely varied backgrounds of MSS students made Harmony Day a fitting celebration for the school. “Mareeba State School is a very, very diverse place,” she said. “We have students here with family backgrounds from all over the world and a lot of Indigenous students too. “The kids have really gotten behind Harmony Day – there’s been a steady stream of dolls coming in all week and we all think it’s very good idea to appreciate Australia as a nation of diversity.”
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he said. “But I think the whole attitude toward bullying has changed – it used to be something that was taken as accepted and now I see the students here rejecting it outright everywhere, kids are better behaved and less violent than ever.” This is the second year that ASHS has observed the National Day of Action.
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Council will fund water at Industrial Park By Ryan Groube The Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) will pull $160,000 from its water reserve to fund an infrastructure upgrade at the Industrial Park. When the park was being developed by council the water infrastructure that was installed did not meet Queensland Fire and Rescue fire-fighting standards. Without access to water pressure of 20 litres per second, some businesses in the industrial park are unable to acquire sufficient insurance coverage. The Express also understands that business managers are concerned about the quantity of water available and the lack of alternate access to the site. The Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) began upgrading infrastructure to the site in 2012-13 but additional funding was needed to complete the job. The upgrade will include the installation of booster pumps and a shed to house associated equipment adjacent to the Granite Creek Sewerage Pump Station. Cr Alan Pedersen said: “They [businesses at the park] are paying for a standard water supply which we weren’t delivering.” MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore said the existing system had been inadequate from the beginning, and council – as the developers of the park, had a responsibility to fix it. He also said he “greatly feared” that there will not be enough water available at the park of service the 700acre precinct once it is fully developed. The MSC will soon begin a marketing blitz promoting the park in the hope of attracting more businesses. The work on the water upgrade is expected to be completed by June 30.
New line will filter calls By Boyd Robertson
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Tableland residents calling their local police station after hours for non-urgent matters will soon have to speak to operators in Brisbane. On March 31 the stations of the Tablelands Patrol Region will stop forwarding their after-hours calls to the Mareeba Police Station and instead will prompt users to dial 131 444, which will connect them to the Policelink call centre in Brisbane. Policelink will pass on non-urgent matters via email to the caller’s closest station via internal emails. If the matter is judged to be urgent, the caller will be directly connected to their closest manned station. Previously, the Mareeba station’s communications co-ordinator was at risk of being overwhelmed by trivial and urgent calls alike on busy nights, a problem the switchover is designed to solve. Senior Sergeant Derek Garner said the switchover would boost police efficiency but would not mean general requests would go unanswered. “One thing we want to make clear is there is not going to be any loss of service from this switchover,” Senior Sergeant Garner said. “What it means is that someone who might be witnessing an assault won’t be waiting for the communications co-ordinator to get off the phone with someone call-
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serve for years to be used for the specific purpose of upgrading the Byrnes Street footpaths. The remainder of the funding comes from the Byrnes Street Benefitted Area Levy, paid by businesses in the main street as part of their rates. MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore said it was important that a town’s main street look clean and well maintained. “It is important that a town has a streetscape that is nice to look at and is something that your community can be proud of,” he said. Mareeba Chamber of Commerce president Joe Moro said the improvements were “long overdue”. “The better a town looks the more confidence it inspires so it will be good to have our footpaths bought back up to a good standard,” Mr Moro said.
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Amanda’s arrival brings great hope By Boyd Robertson An expert speech pathologist will be helping kids speak up on Cape York. Amanda Wilson (pictured) signed on with Apunipima Cape York Health Council in January and since then has been scoping out communities like Mapoon, Mossman Gorge, Kowanyama, and Wujal Wujal ahead of her task to provide speech pathology services to the Cape’s young children. Treating speech problems are an oftoverlooked part of the ‘Closing the Gap’ initiative, which was adopted by the Federal Government in 2007 and aims to recommunities have some form of language duce the disparity in health levels between disorder – so it’s clear that these problems indigenous and non-indigenous Australcan have massive flow-on effects.” ians. After she collects enough data on the Ms Wilson’s therapy will vary from communities Ms Wilson will be able to case to case and will include learning sesstart treating her patients, most of whom sions for correct pronunciation, vocabuwill beischildren than plumbing school age.– Brenton When comesyounger to all things Langley Plumbing is is expected to be the only fulltime lary and grammar, in addition to the use theShe name to remember. electronic training devices. speech servicingwith themore Capethanofnine A fullypathologist qualified plumber years in the industry, Louise Akenson, the co-ordinator of York area. Brenton offers all plumbing services for industrial, commercial and health centre in Mapoon, Speechneeds problems caused by wide Apunipima’s domestic andare services thea Mareeba, Tablelands and western said Ms Wilson’s skills were sorely needvariety of issues on the Cape, including areas. ed in the Cape. middle-ear andyour Foetal Alcohol Servicesdiseases include all general plumbing“[Speech requirements plusare] hotan issue, defiproblems Syndrome. Ms Wilson said it was vital to water systems, solar hot water, heat pumps, roofing repairs, kitchen treat speech problems when patients were nitely, more and more children are being alterations, environment savers, storm water and to sewerage, pumpswith speech in shown have problems still young. and irrigation and more. recent years,” Ms Akenson said. “Aman“A lot of the pathways for language From renovations and repairs to a new home or building, Brenton da’s work is going to benefit kids if she learning and speech develop in the brain Langley Plumbing is years,” the name trust. can get to them early enough – treating in only the first few MstoWilson Brenton also operates emergency plumbing service – so their learning speech issues will help with said. “If children go intoanschool with 24/7 ifspeech disaster strikes you can be assured the plumber is just a phone and socialization skills, even stop them problems, they can find it much call moreaway. difficult than their peers – all our withdrawing into themselves at school. Brenton up they to date withhave all the latest industry trends quality “Amanda will– be able to pass on some data shows isthat often poorer workmanship and prompt service is guaranteed. of her skills to our staff here in Mapoon educational outcomes. “They are also more likely to face bul- and other communities – a problem we’ve everyone needs a good plumber – so day or night, the name lying or exclusion, skip school or stop had in the past is that a health expert will to remember for all your plumbing services is Brenton Langley going all together, and ultimately we find fly in from the city, do great work but then Plumbing. 724 764 people or email bj_langley@hotmail.com that up to 50Phone per cent0437 of the young fly out again, and in the time they’ve been that go through the justice system in these away all the problems come back.”
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Concerns raised over truck route By Ryan Groube Council has voiced serious concerns about the local roads Mackay Sugar plans to use to transport Tableland cane to the Mossman Mill. A permit application by Mackay Sugar seeking expanded B Double operations is “imminent” with the 2014 cane season to begin in May. Prior to receiving the application, councillors were asked to raise any concerns they have about a list of roads proposed for B Double use. Many are narrow country roads while others run through the heart of
Wet Tropics Management Authority principal conservation officer Bruce Jennison and Russett Park resident Mikhaila Jacoby.
Authorities plan to eradicate ant By Ryan Groube The Wet Tropics Management Authority is hoping to eradicate a 16-hectare infestation of a debilitating pest at Russett Park, on the outskirts of Kuranda. In late 2013, a Russett Park resident reported an outbreak of yellow crazy ants at his property to environmental authorities. The ants are one of the world’s worst invasive species and can injure or kill native and domestic animals by spraying formic acid to subdue prey. Children and adults are also at risk with the ant’s discharging an acid capable of burning or irritating broken skin and, in extreme cases, causing temporary blindness. Conservation volunteers have been conducting surveys in the area to determine the extent of the outbreak before an eradication program can begin. Local residents have been urged to be vigilant in preventing the spread of the ants by: not removing green waste from their properties, spray pot plants with insecticide if moving home and checking yards regularly for signs of outbreaks. The Russett Park’s infestations proximity to the Barron River and Wet Tropics of Queensland World Heritage site has made eradicating the colony a priority for the Wet Tropics Management Authority. In the coming weeks, the Authority plan to hold a public meeting of residents of the area prior to beginning the eradication treatment. Baiting programs will be run to eradicate the infestation but can only be done during a certain stage of the Queen’s lifecycle and during fine weather. Bait pellets containing insecticide will be scattered across the infected area with ants to transport the bait back to the nest. It is expected that three treatments are required, four months apart until success-
ful, will be needed to fully eliminate the infestation. In the meantime, the Authority’s principal conservation officer Bruce Jennison said containing the outbreak was critical. “At the moment a lot of the preliminary work is determining exactly the extent of the outbreak before we can begin baiting,” he said. “From there it is mainly a timing issue. We have to hit the nests at the appropriate time in the life-cycle of the Queen.” Mikhaila Jacoby is a Russett Park resident whose property has been taken over by the ants. She said about three months ago they had been at the property boundary but had now established themselves throughout the 1.5 acre lot. “You only have to walk out the front door to see them,” she said. “Quite a few residents in this area are concerned about their pets and so many of us live in this area because we love the environment. “It is definitely a major concern for the biodiversity of this area.” Typically, eradicating outbreaks on private property is the responsibility of the landowner but in this case the Authority has stepped in. The Authority will funnel a portion of $2 million in funding it has received from the Federal Government to eradicate a larger yellow crazy ant infestation south of Cairns at Edmonton to assist. It is believed that the colony in Kuranda began after ants from the infestation in Cairns “hitched” a ride on earthworks machinery. Any resident who believes they have an infestation on their property has been urged to contact Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23. A fact sheet about the ants can be found at www.daff.qld.gov.au and by searching yellow crazy ants.
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Heroic guest of honour at event By Ryan Groube An Australian war hero who lost his arm and right eye in Afghanistan will be the guest speaker at a fund-raising event for Yungaburra’s Avenue of Honour. In November 2007, Sergeant Michael Lyddiard was part of a combat engineering team serving in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. During Operation Spin Ghar on November 2, an Improvised Explosive Devise Sergeant Lyddiard was attempting to disarm exploded. The Townsville-based soldier lost his right arm below the elbow, his thumb and index finger on his left hand, and his right eye. Mareeba veteran Craig Reedman served with Sergeant Lyddiard and was deployed on the same mission when the IED exploded. Mr Reedman was an organiser of A Night for the Avenue – a fund-raising event held in Mareeba last year to raise money for Yungaburra’s national war monument – the Avenue of Honour. After the success of the event, Mr Reedman decided to run a similar event this year but rebranded as The Anzac Ball. It will be held at the Mareeba RSL on April 5. Mr Reedman reached out to his old war buddy and asked him to speak about life after service as an injured veteran. “Michael has done some remarkable things since he was injured and has an amazing story to tell,” Mr Reedman said. “As a motivational speaker he talks about there being two ways to deal with tragic and life changing events.” After recovering from his wounds in a German hospital, Sergeant Lyddiard returned to work two months later. He continued to serve with the Australian Defence Force for three years attempting to prove to himself, and his superiors, he could still be an effective soldier. In February 2011, Lyddiard was devastated after being told to leave the army and pursue another career. Since leaving the armed forces, he has completed a diploma of management and is in his second year studying at James Cook University where he hopes to become an occupational therapist specialising in rehabilitation and psychology. He also regularly takes part in endurance events including: swimming from Magnetic Island to Townsville, traversing the Rottnest Channel in Western Australia raising $47,000 for Legacy and most re-
Cat registration not necessary By Boyd Robertson Changes to local laws mean that Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) residents will no longer have to register their cats after June 30. Electronic microchipping of the pets will still be mandatory. Council unanimously voted to remove compulsory registration of the pet animals at their March 20 meeting.
The decision is designed to lift administrative burdens on council and registration costs for ratepayers. A report to council last year indicated that only 11 entire cats are actively registered, along with 644 de-sexed cats. It also indicated that, since 2010 to date 428 cats had been impounded and only 27 released. Report author and Manager Regulatory Services Kirsty Lam-
perd, told Council it was very rare any impounded cat was either micro-chipped or registered. “Micro-chipping is an effective and efficient way of ensuring your cat, if it does wander, can be returned to you from the pound,” Mayor Rosa Lee Long said. Councillors noted that “we have voted to make cat ownership easier and cheaper and urge cat owners to also play their part for the community, and for their pets.”
Sergeant Michael Lyddiard on duty in the Chora Valley, Afghanistan days before he was seriously injured after an Improvised Explosive Device exploded. cently the Mark Webber Challenge across 350 kilometres in Tasmania. The Anzac Ball will also include a three course meal, a charity auction and entertainment by the 1RAR band from Townsville. Money raised from the evening will be split between the Avenue of Honour and wounded serviceman charity Soldier On. Mr Reedman said he hoped to make The Anzac Ball an annual event. “We had decided within days of the last event to put it on again,” he said. “We had such a great night last year and while it is more about having an entertaining night it also comes with that message about [the impact] of war.” The Avenue of Honour was unveiled last year with the official opening attended by former Prime Minister Julia Gillard, current PM Tony Abbott and Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith. Mr Reedman said the event would always donate money for the maintenance of the war memorial as well as another defence force related charity.
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Dimbulah Lions Club wishes to thank our local ‘Bendigo Community Bank branches in Dimbulah & Mareeba’ for your support!
Without your commitment and continued support of the Dimbulah Lions Festival and other projects, we would not have been able to achieve what we have over the past six years. Proceeds from the annual Dimbulah Lions Festival are distributed throughout the local community and your support is vital for these community groups to continue the essential work they do. DIMBULAH LIONS CLUB MEMBERS... John Anziliero, Glenn Cagnola, Ross Clarksmith, Michael Coutts, Danny DeLai, Brendon Goldsworthy, Geoffrey Lawrance, Dean Mitchell, Fabio Petrusa, John Robinson, Istvan Szekely, Denis Beghin, Stephen Canzian, Jesus Conde, Elio Crema, Jamie DeLai, Rajko Hrkac, Dario Minisini, John Myers, Cesidio Rantucci, Brian Rowling and Eddie Toffanello.
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Council funding for community groups The Mareeba Shire Council has approved $67,180 in financial and in-kind assistance to local community groups, organisations and individuals. Approval for support for ongoing projects include: Mareeba District Rodeo Association ($25,531), Tourism Kuranda ($8660), Mareeba Multicultural Festival ($8010) and the Mareeba United Soccer Club ($450). Cash and in-kind donations totalling $20,529 were approved for: the Irvinebank School of Arts and Progress Association for the John Moffat Festival, the Mareeba Gymnastics Club for their Extravaganza, the Kuranda District State College Bursary, the Julatten Initiative Group towards pest control, and the Chillagoe Bushman’s Carnival Association. Community groups can access information and download application forms for the Financial and In-Kind Support program from the website at www.msc.qld.gov.au or contact a Customer Service Centre on 1300 308 461.
Monthly payments for electricity ERGON Energy has introduced a monthly payment program to help householders struggling to balance their budgets. Both residential and business customers are able to participate, as long as their meters are read quarterly. Executive General Manager Retail Ros Baker said Pay-Per-Month is designed to prompt customers to make advance payments towards their quarterly bill, breaking it up into smaller pieces to avoid “bill shock”.
“Under the plan, Ergon will send a notice to customers in the two months between a quarterly bill around the same day of the month, prompting them to make payment,” she said. “The aim is to cover a third of the quarterly bill amount in each pay-per-month instalment, with the remaining third due on their regular bill.” Pay-per-month gives customers the ability to choose the amount of the instalment which can be paid by a range of payment options.
Council tests disaster readiness TWO exercises later this year will put aspects of disaster preparedness to the test for Tablelands Regional Council. The first, Exercise Bright Spark, will put the innovative Community All-Hazard Disaster Plans under the spotlight. A report to the most recent meeting of Tablelands Regional Council from Senior Advisor Disaster Management Sarah Dean outlined how the plans, in place at Herberton, Malanda, Millaa Millaa, Mt Garnet, Ravenshoe, Tinaroo/Kairi and Yungaburra would be the focus of the desk-top exercise. The exercise aims to use a simulated wildfire event to test the activation of the plans, look at the ability of Community Disaster Teams to react, see how communications links and processes work and spot any changes that need to be made. It will be followed later in the year by another exercise testing how a post-cyclone evacuation would take place. Titled Exercise Embrace, it will feature the Atherton State High School Community Hall as
an evacuation centre. Volunteers will be used to simulate evacuees and the hall will be manned and operated during the exercise. A range of factors will be tested, including the ability of the TRC and Red Cross to manage an evacuation centre, whether the hall is suitable for the purpose and how a Register, Find, Reunite Service works to bring lost community members back in to contact.
Planting for tree roos Enthusiastic volunteer tree planters got their hands dirty for a good cause on Saturday in Malanda. It was a big day in Malanda with an additional 150 tree-planting newcomers and loyalists skipping the markets to plant 2500 trees just outside the town. Those trees have been planted to create a link between the North Johnstone Riverand Cleminson Creek on the Malanda North site. Coordinator of the Tree Roo Trails project for the Malanda Chamber of Commerce (MCOC), Alison Eaton was rapt. “This enormous community effort will do so much for our unique local Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo,” she said. “Instead of hopping clumsily across 300 metres of bare paddock exposed to dogs and other dangers, our tree roos will soon Catch up with be traversing that distance in their custom-planted pathway of trees that offer food and shelter.
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DaviD Kempton mp It has been a very busy and productive few weeks for both the Cook electorate and Queensland Parliament. Last Wednesday our Government introduced major reforms to the state’s leasehold land system. The Land and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 will provide greater security of tenure for leaseholders and help drive growth in the key agriculture and tourism sectors. Having been one of the most active and vocal representatives of the rural industry on this issue for many years, I am very proud to have played a part in this important move. The Bill will not only restore security and certainty around pastoral leases, it will also free up rules on ownership and aggregation of holdings. It will reduce costs and modernise tenure administration for around 6,600 leases worth more than $60 billion across the state. No longer will landholders have to go cap in hand to the Government to have their lease renewed. A fantastic outcome to say the least.
David Kempton MP with MSC Cr Mary Graham at the Community Forum
Just over a week ago, I had the pleasure of hosting a community priority session in Mareeba which was attended by about 85 local leaders and residents. Thank you to everyone who participated and made it such a productive and worthwhile event. As our guest speakers from the local police force pointed out, crime rates have dropped significantly in the past two years and Mareeba remains a great place to live, work and raise a family. There were no surprises in the key short term aspirations that came out of the session; improved road and primary industry infrastructure and better sport and recreation facilities. I am now in the process of collating all the information in an official report to take to the Government and ensure we, as a community, have direct input into where we want to go. As always don’t forget to contact my Mareeba office if there is anything we can help you with.
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COMMUNITY Celebrations Dimbulah Lions Club annual Dimbulah Lions festival sponsor presentation evening A special presentation evening was held on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Canzian’s Restaurant and Bar in Dimbulah, to acknowledge the valued businesses who support the annual Dimbulah Lions Festival.
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Attached are a couple of photos of a recent presentation to the tumoulin ru Brigade
Dimbulah Lions Club president Jamie De Lai with James Gowan of Incitec Pivot
Dimbulah Lions Club’s Cesidio Rantucci with Terry Montague of Lindsay Transport
The Tablelands Garden Expo President Mr Ted Rolley and committee member Mrs Parker presented a $1,000.00 cheque to the tumoulin rural Brigade at the t rd February. The Brigade will use theBendigo money toComput a new tray Markets on the Dimbulah Lions Club president Jamie De 23 Lai and Mareeba and Dimbulah munity Bank director Frank De and truckIavoco and paint it. Dimbulah branch manager Ann-Maree Zugno
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Garden Expo held inexpo Atherton last September. Monies raised at the Annual Garden Proceeds from garden help rural brigade are returned to community groups it assist them in fund raising efforts.
Dimbulah Lions Club president Jamie De Lai with Shaun Fassio of TGT
Dimbulah Lions Club president Jamie De Lai with silver sponsor Lui Garozzo of Total Food Network.
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The Tablelands Garden Expo Garden Expo’s are returned to President Mr Ted Rolley and com- community groups it assist them fund raising efforts. mittee member Mrs Dorothy Park-EXPOinwill The 2014 Garden be held in Malanda on the 13 th and 14th September. If yo er presented a $1,000 cheque toin the upcoming The 2014 EXPO will be on 0400 777 69 like to participate EXPOGarden please contact the secretary the Tumoulin Rural Fire Brigade held in Malanda on September 13 at the Tumoulin Markets on Feb- and 14. ruary 23, 2014. The Brigade will use the money to put a new tray on their truck and paint it. The donated money was part of the proceeds from the very successful 2013 Tablelands Garden Expo held in Atherton last September. Monies raised at the Annual
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CFMOTO CF500 Classic sells up a storm Hi folks and welcome to another edition of Ride. First I would like to thank everyone who contacted me over the last few weeks wishing me well on my recent appointment as the “Face of Relay For life” in Cairns, for the Cancer Council. Yes, I am a Cancer survivor and a Motorcycle rider. I actually bought my first road bike in the middle of surgery and Chemo. Although I could not ride it at the time, I parked it right outside my window at home so I could see it and it would taunt me for a while until I had the strength to throw my leg over it and take it for a ride. I was in a great deal of pain at the time and I thought I won’t take any pain killers today, I’m going for a ride instead and see what happens. That was the best thing I ever did for my recovery, by the time I snicked top gear and opened the throttle, the pain disappeared and the feeling was pure joy and freedom and this is when I remembered that adrenalin blocks pain. The worst thing I did was, I was out riding one day and I was having a ball and then I remembered my appointment at the Cancer Centre. I made the mistake of walking in with my helmet, and I got a drilling from my Oncologist on how dangerous it was to ride a motorcycle in my condition! I told her that riding a motorcycle was heaps safer than her Chemo that almost killed me, and for some reason we never really got on well after that – obviously not a bike fan. I was out at the Mareeba Motocross Club’s come and try practice weekend a couple of weeks ago and it was awesome to see so many new riders join the club and have a taste of racing Motocross and hopefully they will be regulars at future race meets. The weekend also included coaching
sessions and trade displays from Cairns and local Motorcycle shops, with quite a few of them offering track test rides on their latest bikes, which I think is a smart way of doing business as there are few places you can try before you buy a motocross bike. Trinity Kawasaki had lots of riders testing their latest models and Motosapien had the new Husqvarna 450 and the new 250 two stroke as well. Local motocross racer Daniel schweiger was so impressed with the new Husqvarna 250 that you couldn’t pry him off it with a crowbar. Anyhow this event each year is getting bigger and bigger and congrats to the club for an awesome weekend. Some other local track news is that the Far North Road Racing Club who are based out at Mako track are holding a Come and try day and are also having a one hour endurance race and a sports bike show and shine on the day. This is all happening on Sunday April 13, and is shaping up to be a huge event. The gates open at 9.30am and is free entry for spectators to the complex and a gold coin donation would be graciously accepted by the club if you wish to help them out. There will be heaps of non stop action on the track with the SuperMoto demo, the one hour endurance race and the come and try riders and more. The Sports Bike Show and Shine have a heap of different classes with major prizes up for grabs and will be judged by Ian Hopkins and presentations will be held early afternoon. For more information on this upcoming event, you can find them at www.fnqroadracingclub.com.au. So folks that about wraps it up for this month, if your out riding, stay safe and enjoy the RIDE. Cheers, Andrew.
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select the right vehicle for the right job. “CFMoto are excited about our future in FNQ and have more exciting models on the way. ” according to Mr. Lind. For more details please visit www.cfmoto.com.au, or phone Mareeba Motorcycles on 4092 3844 at 41 Best Value ATV in FNQ Strattman Street, Mareeba.
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Space and style is something that dry with built-in linen cupboard, extra this house encompasses, with beauti- storage room, huge frontage, minutes ful entertaining options you are sure from town, fully air-conditioned and to fall in love with this property. With power to shed. a spacious open plan living area this home is as great on the inside as it To arrange an inspection or for is on the out. The home is made of more information on this property concrete construction with concrete please contact Exclusive agent internal walls which makes for a very Vince Costas at Sibi Girgenti today. strong home. Phone 4092 5566 or 0419 926 691. Featuring... Fully fenced 4474m2 www.girgentigroup.com allotment, Beautiful wrap around verandah, Address: Peninsula Development Road, Biboohra Huge two bay shed Price: $399,000 with extra two bay high Agent: EXCLUSIVE TO Vince Costas clearance awning, office Sibi Girgenti Real Estate nook, ex-large spacious Contact: 0419 926 691 or 4092 5566 kitchen, internal laun-
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PROPERTY Kendall187 on 122 Yarrabee – Proposed house and land package, Tropic Coast Homes at Amaroo
Kendall is a gorgeous girl, featuring a very well laid out floor plan, comprising of 187m2 of open plan design. Perfectly positioned and oozing attractive street appeal, this Tropic Coast home screams quality and style. From the portico Entrance and entry, right through to the spacious rear patio, Kendall has been designed to utilize this stunning block to its full potential. There are so many benefits included in this package – four bedrooms, three with built-ins, spacious family bathroom, ensuite to the master, carpeted and walk-in-Robe. The trendy Kitchen includes a cook top, oven, range hood and you design your own colour scheme.
Spacious quality tiled living areas, open plan design throughout the whole home, well thought out, ideal for the family or entertaining, all in a tranquil family friendly environment. The Tropical style patio has been designed to enjoy the breezes, and compliment the spacious back yard, which provides an abundance of room for the kids to play, plus plenty of room for a pool and a shed. Proposed package on Lot 122, 1043m2 at YARRABEE, the newest addition to Amaroo Park Estate, packaged at $314,000, based on land price of $95,000 and House $219,000. Yarrabee is currently under construction with lots being sold today off the plan. Expected completion in early 2014. Secure this special position today. Most importantly you can be assured the soil quality and services are of superior standing. Don't delay – enquire for more information today. We offer a variety of stunning plans you can choose from to build on the block of your choice.
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• Views • Private • $580,000
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Contact Debbie Sweedman on 0409 321 920, debbie@amarooparkestate.com.au, or visit us on the web www.amarooparkestate.com.au *House & Land are sold on separate contracts. Tropic Coast Homes BSA 1089966. (All illustrations and plans are a guide & may change without notice.)
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Ease and elevation Ticks ALL the
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Contact exclusive agents Mareeba Real Estate Agencies at 7 Hort Street, Mareeba on 4092 1556 or Mark 0428 121 520 and Lyn 0427 153 868, or email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au Address: Price: Inspect: Agent: Contact:
Mareeba $320,000 By Appointment Mareeba Real Estate Agencies 4092 1556
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ENJOY outlook and sunshine in this high-set three bedroom home. Featuring brick downstairs and Hardiplank upstairs, the home has an open plan kitchen, dining and lounge with polished timber floors upstairs throughout, built-in wardrobe in the main bedroom and hall, one bathroom, two toilets, air-conditioning, front patio, spacious downstairs laundry area and office/bedroom, plus concrete block rumpus room/bedroom separate building at rear, shade house and all on a 810m2 allotment.
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Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries
Your temper could be short if someone criticizes your efforts. You will not be able to trust someone you work with. If you put your mind to it, you could entertain or host a multitude of social events.
Taurus
Wednesday 26th
Max 29o Min 20o Tide Times 0616 2.98 1224 0.98 1822 2.50
Thursday 27th
Friday 28th
Max 31o Min 19o
Max 31o Min 20o
Tide Times 0019 0.72 0700 3.14 1302 0.78 1909 2.72
sudoku
Tide Times 0104 0.57 0740 3.24 1338 0.61 1952 2.90
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.
k a e r b a e k Ta relax! and
Saturday 29th
Sunday 30th
Monday 31st
Tide Times 0145 0.49 0817 3.25 1415 0.51 2032 3.01
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Max 32o Min 20o
Boyd’s comic relief
June 22 to July 22
C R O S S
WORD SEARCH
July 23 to Aug 22
Aug 23 - Sept 23
WORD
Sept 24 to Oct 23
Changes in your residence will be favorable in the long haul. Friends from your past may come back into your life. Try not to let relatives or friends cause any friction with your mate.
Scorpio
Oct 24 to Nov 22
You must not lead someone on or show interest in them for the wrong reasons. Curb or cut out that bad habit you’ve been meaning to do something about. Don’t lend to people who have given you negative vibes.
Sagittarius
Nov 23 to Dec 21
Unpleasant situations concerning family members will be unnerving. Your childlike quality may get you into big trouble today if you neglect your responsibilities.
Capricorn
ACROSS
Amber
Eight
Lady Bug
Red
Buddha
Elephant
Penny
Seven
Charms
Gold
Pig
Tiger
Crystal
Hand
Pinch
Turtle
Dice
Horse Shoe Pot
Dream
Knives
Wishing
Rain
Puzzle solutions
Dec 22 to Jan 20
Make any decisions you have to in order to avoid feeling unsettled. Put aside any decisions concerning your position at work. Your outgoing nature will win hearts.
Aquarius
Jan 21 to Feb 19
You may find yourself in the midst of a pretty good deal. Regardless of your first reaction, the outcome will be favorable. You need to sit back and enjoy.
Pisces
Cilantro Lime Cream 1 cup sour cream 1/3 cup green taco sauce (mild) 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Cilantro Lime Cream In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients and pulse until smooth.
Invite friends over. You may be sensitive to a point of absurdity. Get back to the comforts of cottage or home. Unique forms of entertainment could capture your attention and bring about a romantic interest.
Libra
Tide Times 0347 0.86 0953 2.77 1605 0.67 2229 2.85
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, lime juice, honey, chili powder, and garlic and mix to coat. 3. Lay out your tortillas, and divide chicken evenly on the center of each tortilla. Top each one with cheese. 4. Roll each tortilla tightly, leaving the ends open, and place them on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray or olive oil. 5. Spray the tops of the taquitos and sprinkle with salt. 6. Bake for 10 minutes, then serve with Cilantro Lime Cream.
Enjoy a quiet dinner for two and discuss some of the plans you have for the future. Changes could be overwhelming. Check your personal papers and make sure everything is in order.
Virgo
Max 29o Min 21o
Method
May 22 to June 21
Recognition can be yours if you present your ideas and stand behind your beliefs. You could lose money or precious belongings if you aren’t careful. Travel will be on your mind.
Leo
Tuesday 1st
BAKED HONEY LIME CHICKEN TAQUITOS 3 cups cooked shredded chicken 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/3 cup honey 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic 2 cups grated cheese 10 soft taco sized flour tortillas Cooking spray
If you haven’t already, consider starting your own business. You must use discretion when talking to others. Gambling should not be an option.
Cancer
Max 29o Min 20o
Ingredients
April 21 to May 21
Risky financial ventures will result in unrecoverable losses. Your mind is on moneymaking ventures. You should include children in your activities.
Gemini
Max 31o Min 21o
Feb 20 to March 20
Don’t let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy. Be an observer before getting involved. You can mesmerize anyone you meet with your cultured attitude and outlook.
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people and animals. 22. A person, group, etc., to whom a lease is granted. DOWN 1. Short word for Kilogram. 2. The wife of one’s son. 3. The most senior commander of a fleet or navy. 4. Provide grudgingly or in insufficient amounts. 5. A private house providing food and lodging for paying guests. 6. Polite and ceremonious speech. 12. A very rare radioactive element that occurs in trace amounts in uranium ores. 14. In an utter manner; completely; absolutely. 17. To stun or stupefy with a blow, shock. 20. Simple past tense and past participle of lie.
Handy Hints
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INDEX
business A
Air Conditioning
B
Blinds Brick laying Butcher
C
Carpentry/ Roofing
DIRECTORY
Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds
E
Earthmoving
Electrical Embroidery
G
Farming Sector Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel Furniture
Handy Men House Removals
F
Glazier
H I
Irrigation
M
BRICK LAYING
AIR CONDITIONING
Machinery - Truck Hire Massage Therapy Motor Mechanic
N
Nurseries
P
Photography
Plumbing Pool Maintenance Promotion/Marketing
T
Security Skip Bins Small Engine Repairs Steel Fabrication
V
S
CONCRETING
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
R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
YUNGABURRA BUTCHERY Queensland’s Oldest Registered Butcher Shop
“From Our Paddock to Your Plate, We’ll Meat Your Needs!”
Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657
CARPENTRY/ ROOFING BSA Number 71627
Roofer & Carpenter
Very experienced • No job too big or too small • Competitive rates •
Phone 0400 622 350
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
ELECTRICAL
CURTAINS & BLINDS
Daniel Battistin
Residential • Commercial • Phones/Data Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners
Mobile 0448 856 187 Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880
Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130
Custom Made
CURTAINS & BLINDS
Plus we sell...
CHILDCARE
Tracks > Rods > Accessories
Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023
96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings
Trust the BLIND specialists!
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: 0429 869 023
Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds
159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229
TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au
FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...
BLINDS
MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE
www.girgentigroup.com ~ 4092 5566 BSA no. 1218243
ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582
FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga
CONSTRUCTION
• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS
P: 4095 3592 • M: 0407 123 561 E: yungaburrabutchery@hotmail.com 2 Kehoe Place, Yungaburra Q.4884
• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence
BLINDS
Venue Hire
EARTHMOVING
MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING
Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent
Transport Travel Tree Lopping
For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619
96 James Street, Mareeba
Supply & Fit
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For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619
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CLEANING SERVICES
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DIRECTORY
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T: 4092 2160 - M: 0417 758 302 E: abelservices@bigpond.com W: www.abelservices.com.au
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FARMING SECTOR
EMBROIDERY
Jane Peters Phone: 0427 932 776
Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com PO Box 1923, Mareeba Q.4880 ABN: 98 735 499 133
ENTERTAINMENT
For all your labour requirements in the farming sector, please contact us for further information. Being involved in the farming sector for over 15 years, we are sure that we can be of help to you in any aspect of your labour requirements. “Many hands make light work”
GLAZING LICENSED MANUFACTURER OF
ON THE TABLELANDS
PHONE 4095 8222
1800WINDOWS BSA 1068200
accounts@harvestpersonnel.com.au or Phone 0498 991 189
IRRIGATION/ PUMPS Tableland Pump & Irrigation Repair Services Jim & Robyn Grimshaw 34 Cedar Street, Yungaburra P: 4095 2444 - F: 4095 2711 M: 0407 965 644 or 0418 773 884 E: robyn@tpirs.com - W: www.tpirs.com
John & Sally Morris Pump Specialists
CALL CARL 0408 924 312
Operating since 1994
M: 0417 702 208 • P: 4093 2669 receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad
Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers 7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668
FERTILIZER
For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222
FURNITURE
TABLELAND FERTILIZERS 40 ECLIPSE DRIVE, ATHERTON QLD. 4883 P: 4091 3100 F: 4091 3177
SaleS – RepaiRS
FUEL
PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE
PIER
DJ
DIRECTORY
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GRAHAME McKENZIE MOBILE 0407 226 022
Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials • Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings
HOUSE REMOVALS
A.J. MYLES & CO. HOUSE RELOCATORS Complete House Relocation Services
• Modern Equipment • Restumped & Raised • Houses Bought & Sold • Insurance Cover
PHONE: 0413 913 989 BSA LICENCE NO. 30191
ABN 26 111 244 823
FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!
HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS
FLOOR COVERINGS
MACHINERY/ TRUCK HIRE
209 Byrnes St, Mareeba • P: 4092 1017 E: hastiecf@tpg.com.au
IRRIGATION
M&P Goldfinch Enterprises P/L NEW Mini Concrete Truck Caters for small loads up to 2.6m across the Tablelands!! PLUS Tipper & Bobcat Available
All enquires call Mick on 0417 720 959 or 4092 3849 - Email: mpgoldfinch@bigpond.com
TRUCK & BACKHOE
HIRE
BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE
ATTACHMENTS: Auger, Rock Breaker, Forks, Vibrating Plate, Road Profiler + a full range of buckets and tilting buckets
Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com ABN: 74 629 292 635
GUARANTEED!
MASSAGE THERAPY
SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796
Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds
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IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply
• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788
M assage
• Qualified professional • Relieve stress • Lower blood pressure • Increase circulation • Improve sleep
LIMITED OFFER UNT IL 1ST APRIL ON E HOU R $ 50
Call Noelene Jenkins
Atherton 0408 911 562
Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300
FLOORS
MOTOR MECHANIC
DIRECTORY
Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors
MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229
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• Sliding Glass Doors & Windows • Residential & Commercial Glazing • Shower Screens & Robes • Glass Replacement • Security Doors • Security Screens • Fly Screens • Louvres • Mirrors
30 James Street, Mareeba
PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113
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• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFI Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels and EFI Vehicles
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DIRECTORY SECURITY
PLUMBING
TREE LOPPING
• Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service
Are your trees becoming too big for your yard?
BRANCHING OUT
Tree Specialist
For all security needs call...
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4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station 74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880
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Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220
POOL MAINTENANCE
NURSERY POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE
P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297
LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR
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TABLELAND Motorcycle
AA TAYLORS TREELOPPING
repairs to all Major brands
And all Honda products including Mowers, Motorbikes and Brush Cutters Cnr Herberton & Constance Sts, Mareeba
PHONE: 4092 2394
STEEL FABRICATION
Peter Roy Photographer
• STRUCTURAL METAL FABRICATION • 400 AMPS MOBILE MIG/ STICK WELDER • ALL AGRICULTURAL, MINING, EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT 17 STEPHEN STREET, DIMBULAH PHONE / FAX: 4093 5180 • MOBILE: 0427 007 896 EMAIL: dbengineering1@bigpond.com MANAGER: DENIS BEGHIN • QBSA LIC. NO. 1122823
A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba P: 4092 2475 M: 0417 746 140
W: peterroyphotographer.com.au
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PLUMBING
Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777
PLUMBING, PUMPS & GAS BSA 116 4856
Installation, Servicing & Repairs Gas & Gas Applianes, Water Filtration & Purification, Maintenance Plumbing, Pumps, Sewer & Storm Water Solutions
Ben Malcolm
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sPORT results & draws MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC. Eurostars Senior Mens sides maintained their undefeated record, following a convincing win over Stingrays in Mareeba Basketball fixtures played last week. Stingrays were unable to contain David Schmidt and Domenico Solavo who notched up 13 points each for the winners. While the Stingrays combination had a disappointing shooting night. Gummaz recorded a 33 to 15 victory over the young High School Divas Senior Ladies side. A game in which Rosina Gutchen dominated the scoring with 25 points to her credit. In another Ladies fixtures Tequila Slammers registered a promising 40 to 27 success over Killers. Sarina Fuji a stand out with 18 points for Tequila Slammers. Panthers Under 16’s Junior gained their second straight win, defeating All Stars by 27 to 18 in a hard fought encounter. Ayden Smith playing a major part in Panthers victory with his 13 points. Timberwolves and Phoenix also scored good wins in the other Under 16’s fixtures. In a highly entertaining Under 14’s Junior fixture, Eagles edged out Hawkes by 32 to 25. Fine individual performances were turned in by Brandon Osborne who scored 18 points for Eagles and Tristan Cater contributed a good 12 points for Hawkes. The other Under 14’s encounter resulted in a narrow win to Tigers over Lakers. Luke Fresta’s 8 points was a telling factor in Tigers victory. While Zac Myrteza contributed well for Lakers with 11 points. MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC - DRAW TUESDAY 25TH MARCH 2014 5.30 PM UNDER 14’S AND UNDER 16’S JUNIOR - COACHING CLINIC. 6.30 PM SENIOR MENS - TOPSHOTS VS COMETS YOUNG GUNS REFS: B. EBNER & D. TURNER C/S: EUROSTARS. 7.30 PM SENIOR MENS - THUNDER VS EUROSTARS REFS: R. ALOIA & A. O’RIELLY C/S: TOPSHOTS. BYE: STINGRAYS THURSDAY 27TH MARCH 2014 4.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - PHOENIX VS TIMBERWOLVES REFS: C. MYRTEZA & A. SMITH. 4.50 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - WARRIORS VS ALL STARS REFS: L. ANTHONY & S. MYRTEZA. 5.40 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - PANTHERS VS SCORPIANS REFS: M. EBNER & B. CATER. 6.30 PM SENIOR LA-
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DIES - HIGH SCHOOL DIVAS VS M.M.A.M.A. REFS: M.HAGGER & E. HASTIE C / S : BAIADA STEGGLES. 7.30 PM SENIOR LADIES - BAIADA STEGGLES VS KILLERS REFS: E. HASTIE & A. GOODYEAR C/S: GUMMAZ 8.30 PM SENIOR LADIES - TEQUILA SLAMMERS VS GUMMAZ REFS: M. AUE & E. HASTIE C/S: KILLERS. FRIDAY 28TH MARCH 2014 3.30 PM UNDER 10’S AND UNDER 12’S JUNIOR - COACHING CLINIC. 4.10 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - MAGPIES VS DRAGONS - REFS: T.TATTI & C. MYRTEZA. 4.30 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - MAGPIES VS TAIPANS - REFS: B. CATER & B. RUGGERI. 4.50 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TAIPANS VS DRAGONS - REFS: L. ANTHONY & T. TATTI. 5.10 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - HAWKES VS TIGERS - REFS: B. CATER & B. RUGGERI 6.00 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - LAKERS VS EAGLES - REFS: C. MYRTEZA & B. EBNER (Osborne Twins Refereeing half game each with a mentor). TABLELAND FUTSAL CLUB Results from Monday and Wednesday, March 17 & 19: U.10 Quincan United 14 def. T-Birds 0. Scorpions 3 drew Young Guns 3 Bandicoots 4 def. Kiari Kats 0. U.12 Mareeba Mazda Roar 14 def. Red Claws 0. The Jedi 8 def. Tinaroo Taipans 2 Nitros 4 def. Lightning Strikers 3. U.15 Bombers 6 def. Bright Sparks 4 Rebels 6 def. Dogz 5. Mixed Baticia Bomb 9 drew Sweet Chillies 9, Six Offenders 11 def. Aftershock 6, San Siro 4 def. Norwaussians 0 (Forfeit), Magenta Magic 9 def. Oh’Deere 4, Salty Old Sea Dogs 12 def. Sweet Chillies 3, Multiple Scoregasm 12 def. Baticia Bomb 9 . Mens Muffin Stuffers 14 def. Phteven 7, Plumbtec Allstars 7 def. Roma 6, Spare Parts 9 def. Fossils FC 3, Ramrods 4 def. You 0 (Forfeit). Semi–Finals Wed. 26th From 4.15pm Atherton SHS hall. RAVENSHOE SPORTING SHOOTERS Tuesday, March 18: Centrefire Benchrest results – K. Randolph 0.5655, J. Wyatt 0.7360, J. Anderson 0.8391. Rimfire Benchrest results – Kev Chatfield 1.0182, G. McGowan 1.1942, T. Armstrong 1.2823, J. Wyatt 1.4006, J. Anderson 1.7853. Wednesday, March 26: RSL shoot. Pistol Practice
and Competition. Rifle Practice. Saturday, March 29: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice. Blow the cobwebs out of your 303 next Saturday (29 March) in an informal target shoot at 100 and 200 yards. 10am start. RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB March 23 : RAVENSHOE TYRERIGHT kindly SPONSORED today’s shoot at 400 yards. An overcast morning with rapidly changing wind. Results for double 400, 10 shots comp. FTR – J. Anderson 109.6. F Standard – M. Wood 118.3, B. Gianasi 116.8, C. Allman 115.7, K. Randolph 113.8, G. Venables 111.6, Kath Chatfield 110.4, Kev Chatfield 107.6, P. Padgett 105.2. Sunday, March 30: Double 500, 8.30am start. MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 20-03-14 Thursday Sporters 9 Hole Winner John Mark R/up Ken Flood No NTP with a little rain around only 10 players Raffle Peter Mullins. 22-03-14 Saturday 18 hole Stroke Sponsored by Peter & Kay Mullins Winner Ladies Raylene Bradley 71 R/up Pam McGowan 75 Winner Mens Chris Dunn 66 Cairns R/up Mark Bestmann 68 on count back NTP 4 S Whanarere Cairns 8 Danny Bradley 11 Brian Brown 11 2nd Jacqui Lambert 13 Simon King Cairns Eagle Nest Alan Houchin Run down C Lee 68 Cairns Simon King 68 Cairns Henry Guy 69 Thanks to all our visitors 33 out of 55 golfers for the day. 23-03-14 Charity day organised by Megan for the Hendle family raising money for stroke research still going with Wheelbarrow race coming up. Played 4 ball Ambrose with full field 25 teams. Day went smoothly thanks to all involved. Winners Ladies Megan & Company Mens Hendle Mo’s R/up The Bulls Mixed team Bradleys Bradmans Ladies Ladies Workers Mens The Animals NTP 4 Shaun Darby, Michelle Pearsall 8 Darrin Hastie 11 Bradley Owens HOLE IN ONE Jodi Allen 13 John Mark Christine Benjamin. MAREEBA TENNIS Tues 7pm Winner: Katri. Div. 4 Tanya d Trisha 3224, Div. 3 John d Kathy 33-23, Maureen d Garry 35-21, Div. 2 Jesse d Kim 25-15, Santo v Mathew 28 all tie, Div. 1 Alf d Carl 35-21. Thurs 8am social: Winner of the frog Rose.
Mareeba Rifle Club inc. The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a double 800yd, 15 shot comp. on Sunday the 23rd March 2014. Conditions were very good. F Open: J. Todd (Mareeba): 88.5; 86.4 – 174.9, B. Ellis (Mareeba): 84.5; 84.5 – 168.10. F STD: A. Simpson(Mareeba): 85.5; 81.1 – 166.6. TR: M. Beecham (Mareeba): 74.8; 73.9 – 147.17, D. Ford (Mareeba): 74.6; 75.9 – 149.15. The Mareeba Rifle Range will be closed until the 20th April due to other commitments of members, when a double 300yd competition will be shot. YUNGABURRA BOWLS CLUB Wednesday, March 19. Ladies Competition. A Grade Championship Singles. C. Milloy defeated J. Cupitt 25-7. No other competition was played due to the wet weather. Wednesday, March 26. The De Camilli Shield at Mareeba. 12 noon start. Yungaburra versus Mareeba. Deciding Round. Teams have been selected for Yungaburra and are on a list outside the clubhouse. Please check to see if you are playing or not. There will be no bowls held at Yungaburra. Friday, March 28. Jackpot Self Selected Pairs. 1:00pm. start. Names on sheet outside clubhouse. Reserves. Name and phone number at the bottom of the sheet. Saturday, March 29. The Blaney Shield at Yungaburra. 1:00pm start. Yungaburra versus Herberton. Deciding Round. Please check to see if you have your name in the Men’s Events Book. Sunday, March 30. Men’s Competition. A Grade Singles. N. Stubbin versus D. Skinner. D. Jones versus M. Brown. B Grade Singles. R. Cahill versus A. Hogan. A. Whykes versus L. Thompson. Please arrange own markers.Mixed Pairs. A. Jones and K. Anderson versus R. Bidewell and M. Hubbard. Saturday, April 5. Turkey 3’s. Self Selected Open Triples. 1:30pm start. Visiting teams are very welcome. Nominate in the Turkey 3’s Book or phone 40953595 on a Wednesday or Friday after 12 noon. Sunday, April 13. Atherton Tablelands Bowls Association Patron’s Day at Cooktown. 9:00am start. Team. N. Stubbin, P. Mahar, J. Beu and M. Brown. Nominations are being called for the Men’s 2014 Triples. Nominations are also being called for the 2014 Mixed Pairs. Ladies are to be advised when the A Grade Championship Singles competition will be held.
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Bandits victorious at home grand final
Photos by Peter Roy The Mareeba Bandits are all smiles after the Cricket Far North series grand finals at Kerribee Park on Sunday. 3rd Grade won against the Port Douglas Muddies to seal the series, while the Under 16s gave an excellent account of themselves in a loss against Atherton. Mareeba Gold (pictured above left) beat Mareeba Blue for the Under 14s premiership, which was moved to Borzi Park after being rained out of Kerribee. Bandits spokesman Danny Shaw said the 3rd Grade match against
the Muddies was ‘always going to be a fiery grand final’ and he wasn’t wrong. Port took to the bat first and made 145, setting the Bandits a good total to chase. Adam Roy on 2 for 18 off 6 overs and Rob Wallace on 3 for 25 off 5 overs were at their best with the ball. Mareeba went into bat with Rob Taylor and Bandits president Bomber Adams opening. Adams went on to make 31, with captain Brendan Payne (pictured above right) topping his score at 67 not out to win the game for the Ban-
dits in the 24th over. The Bandits Under 16s went in for their second day against Atherton facing formidable batsmen Tom Watson and Paul Nasser, who scored 68 and 40 runs respectively. Nick Turner stood out as Mareeba’s best bowler on 1 for 13 off 8 overs. With a target of 222 runs, coach Jim Bombardieri said his team ‘was in with a good chance if they could start well and get a solid partnership going.’ Things didn’t exactly turn out as planned – Mareeba lost two early
wickets but Lochlan Anthony and Lachlan Ford worked to settle the ship, making 20 runs each. From there, however, Atherton’s pressure was too great and wickets began to tumble, and eventually Mareeba was bowled out for 156. Bombaderi said ‘it’s a great season for these young men finishing second in the CFN competition, we could not have asked for more.’ A Bandits victory as the only possible outcome when Mareeba Gold took on their Mareeba Blue rivals for the Under 14s top spot. High-powered hits by batsman
Brett Girgenti turned things around for the lagging Gold, leaving them up 32 runs at the end of play. One of Girgenti’s sixes reportedly carried an estimated 65 metres, clearing the Ladies’ stand and bouncing clean over his own mother’s car. After play had concluded Adams took the opportunity to extend his thanks to all the club’s supporters, past players, family and friends that attended the final and cheered their home side on. The Bandits will celebrate the season at their presentation night on Saturday night at the Mareeba Turf Club.
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Liam Beatts uses some fancy footwork to evade defence during the Tablelands round of the NRL Development Cup
MSS to rep Tablelands in development competition Mareeba State School (MSS)’s Under 12s rugby team will will head to Cairns on Friday for the next round of the NRL Development Cup. The boys won the opportunity after steamrolling the St Josephs / Small Schools combined team 42 - 0 on February 28. Outstanding individual performances and excellent teamwork enabled Mareeba to dominate the match. The winner of the Cairns round will determine which school travels to Townsville to represent the entire region. MSS staff and students alike wish the team good luck for the Cairns round.
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By Ryan Groube The speedway season will roar into action on April 6 with the running of a new series, the Kerribee Park Classic. In a bid to rally the troops in the early stages of the season, the Mareeba Motor Racing Club (MMRC) has also put up a $1700 purse. The top three placegetters across the three round series, which will conclude in June, will split the purse with the winner pocketing $1000. MMRC member John Tichborne said drivers from Townsville and Gladstone had already expressed interest in attending the series.
“The new series is just an incentive to get more cars onto our track early in the season,” he said. “From memory, this will be the most money offered up here in a car race. “Hopefully the drivers are interested and will come and get their cars on the track instead of letting them sit in their sheds.” The series will be a part of the club’s monthly race meetings and all points accrued will go towards the club’s major championship – the King of Kerribee. Each round of the Kerribee Park Classic will consist of five A Grade
heats and a feature race. Tichborne said he hopes that senior drivers from lower grades will also nominate to test themselves against the region’s best racers. “Those drivers from the other divisions should see this series as a chance to test themselves against the better drivers,” he said. “The great thing about having a series over multiple rounds is that it becomes more about consistency of results rather than winning at all costs.” Racing begins at 10am on April 6 with drivers needing to report earlier from scrutineering.
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Bulls pip Dolphins By Boyd Robertson The Mareeba Bulls are through to the next stage of the of the FFA cup after edging out the Stratford Dolphins 2-1 at Borzi Park on Saturday night. Wet, rainy conditions made life complicated for both sides as Dolphins danger man Joe Rusch shocked Mareeba with an early goal. Bulls midfielder Robert Pendenza responded by bulleting a 40-yard shot clean through Dolphin keeper Angelo Serafin’s hands. Not to be outdone, striker Steven Cater popped up to tip the scales in Mareeba’s favour 15 minutes out from full time. The win allows Mareeba to go up against the FNQ Heat on April 20 at a yetto-be-determined venue. Bulls coach Alex Srhoj said the game was a hard-fought win and that going up against the Heat would be a significant challenge. “The conditions didn’t make it easy, we enjoyed the possession but we still had to
Mareeba player Wayne Srhoj shakes the hand of junior Bulls player Logan Acha before the game
fight for it – Stratford fought hard but in the end we’re pleased to come out with the result we did,” Srhoj said. “There’s still things we can improve on – we have to train hard and ensure our level is the highest it can be.” Mareeba captain Victor Madrid said despite some new blood still working out their place within the team, his side had coordinated well in bad conditions. “We started off well, there was patches there we might have played a pretty sloppy, especially toward the end when we scored that second goal,” Madrid said. “I think we’re coming together well, and when we play well we play really well.” Madrid also said taking on the Heat would be a ‘new experience’ for many Bulls players. “For some of us it’s going to be new, for others it’s just going to be another game,” he said. “Nevertheless the Heat are a quality side, they train three days a week and play at a national level so it’ll definitely be a hard game.”
Suburbs knock down ‘Gators The Mareeba Gladiators have been handed a severe thrashing by the Southern Suburbs Cockatoos at Davies Park on Saturday, with the A Grade side losing 8-40. Mareeba’s Reserves and Under 18s sides also went down 10-38 and 22-36, respectively. The loss makes for a demoralising start to the season for the Gladiators A Grade squad, who received a similar drubbing from Mossman/Port Douglas in their first game the previous weekend. Repeated errors and woeful defence at the tryline by the Gladiators coupled with Suburbs’ excellent co-ordination meant Mareeba could never gain any momentum in the offence, despite tries by hooker Adenesia Cokanasiga and centre Rob Pedersen. Pedersen’s dramatic try after scooping up a fumbled Suburbs ball near the tryline was a momentary hope spot for the Mareeba crowd, who had turned out in force to see the home side play and
erupted in cheers as he slid across the line. However Mareeba never really got the chance to repeat the feat, forced into defence by the relentless Cockatoos offensive game. The Gladiators also lost scrum-half Jackson Peters and captain Jack Pedersen to injury midway through the game, with Peters stretchered off field and expected to be sidelined for at least several weeks. A Grade coach Cameron McPherson had no excuses for the ‘disappointing loss’, admitting his squad had simply been outperformed despite their best efforts. “I can’t fault the boys’ attitude, we just weren’t disciplined enough and made so many errors,” he said. “The effort this week was good and it’s clear what we need to work on is execution and co-ordination – it’s no good to put in 100 per cent effort but only come away with 30 per cent proper execution.”
Roosters battle Brothers By Boyd Robertson The Atherton Roosters Under 18s side has stood out from the rest of the town’s teams after comfortably defeating Brothers Cairns in a home game on Saturday. The Under 18s were the only Roosters side to come out on top at Atherton Showgrounds on the weekend, with the A Grade squad losing 22-30 and the Reserves going down 24-30. Under 18s winger Dylan Parise, centre Tom Squires, five-eighth Ned Blackman and forward Jimmy
Malone all planted impressive tries for Atherton during the game, with kicker Jake Fahey successfully converting two tries. Superior coordination and aggressiveness in the ruck meant they kept the Brothers on the back foot for the whole game, with Cairns only able to land a single converted try. The Under 18s have had a brilliant start to their season so far after smashing Ivanhoes 44-16 in the first game and edging out the Edmonton Storm 30-26 on March 16. In the A Grade game Dean McGlvary scored two tries for the
Roosters, with Jamie Thackery and Tyson Birchal also crossing the line. Kicker Nathan Curcio made three conversions. The Roosters Reserves (action from Saturday’s game pictured) faced extremely tough opposition from their Brothers counterparts, in particular from dreadlock-sporting forward Jackson Wosomo. Reserves players Craig Gregory, Joel Masso and Aaron Price all scored tries for the Roosters during the game, setting up two conversions each for Noel Woodleigh and Graham Henry.
Ladies hockey team Away Game! Ivanhoes vs off to state finals A group of 14 keen young ladies will be travelling to the Gold Coast to represent the Atherton Tableland Hockey Association at the Ladies State Open Championships on April 25-28. Building upon the experience of 2013 where the team placed 16th in the State Championships, the Atherton team are travelling to Cairns on a weekly basis to practice on the turf fields used in championship games in addition to regular training sessions on the Tableland. It is hoped that getting in the vital turf skills training will make the team more competitive in the championship’s round robin competition. To support the cost of travel and accom-
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modation the team are planning a number of fundraising events, including a a car wash to be held at Rob Cahill’s Auto Service in Atherton’s Main Street on April 12. Manager Chris Clair urged the Tableland community to support the team. “These girls have put in a fantastic effort in their commitment to the team and training,” Clair said. “They will be representing their community at state-level titles and any help they can get through people either attending this car wash and other fundraising functions or through donations or sponsorship will be greatly appreciated.” Clair added that he can be contacted on 0488 913 334.
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