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Indie’s memory will live on

Pink balloons are released at the funeral of Indie Rose Taurima in Mareeba on May 24.

Photo by Peter Roy.

The memory of the Tableland’s favourite little battler will help other kids fighting sickness and their families.

Indie Rose Taurima passed away in the early hours of May 18, just days before her third birthday. On Saturday May 24, hundreds gathered at St Thomas’ Church in Mareeba to farewell the little girl who touched hearts all over Australia.

Indie had battled leukaemia for most of her life, with mum Jen Smith and dad Jai Taurima moving from Canberra to Sydney to support her at the Westmead Children’s Hospital.

The IndieStructables charity team formed in Jen’s hometown of Mareeba shortly after

Indie’s diagnosis in late 2011 and dedicated themselves to raising funds to support Jen and Jai as they supported Indie.

The IndieStructables raised more than $250,000 over the past three years with the support of the community. Part of their fundraising proceeds will now go towards the establishment of the Indie Rose Foundation.

The Foundation will support Far North Queensland families that have to travel for the treatment of their sick children.

Mine controversy

By Lea Coghlan

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T’S cut a swathe through properties in central Queensland, divided communities and cast a cloud over family’s futures and now coal seam gas has its sights set on Far North Queensland.

Mantle Mining Corporation Limited has an exploration permit for coal over Mt Mulligan,

60km north west of Mareeba, home to Queensland’s worst mining disaster.

The permit allows the company exclusive rights to explore for specific minerals within a designated area but it does not permit mining, nor does it guarantee a mining lease will be granted.

It expires in December 2015.

Coal seam gas exploration is shrouded in controversy but Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom

Gilmore urged the traditional owners not to dismiss it immediately.

“Rather, they need to enter into carefully conducted dialogue with the potential developers to find out what opportunities there are,” Cr Gilmore said.

“That dialogue should reside around a number of things including protecting values like heritage and environment and job opportunities for the

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The two brothers behind one of Australia’s most successful fruit growing enterprises, Piñata Farms, aim to raise $15,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service driving “lucky” Car 13 in the 25th anniversary of the Outback Car Trek in June.

Queensland-based Piñata Farms’ managing director Gavin Scurr and north Queensland operations manager, Stephen Scurr, will join the rally from June 2-13 to raise funds to support the work of the RFDS in remote and regional Australia.

Driving Car 13, a 1971 HG Holden panel van also known as Roy the HG, they aim to raise $15,000 through both corporate sponsorships and a social media fundrais-

Mareeba State High School year nine student Jessica Heggie (pictured) has received 100 per cent after participating in the Australian Informatics Competition.

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“The RFDS provides an invaluable service for regional Australia saving many, many lives a year. We are privileged to be involved in this event and to be able to contribute” he said.

The trek has become the largest single fundraising venture for the RFDS each year and, in its history, has raised more than $22 million. As a condition of entry, cars must donate a minimum of $7,500.

Before they begin the trek, Gavin and Stephen, based at Wamuran and Mareeba respectively, will first drive from Wamuran to Alice Springs, leaving on May 28. They will share the driving and navigating roles throughout the trek.

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“Car 13 has been through a few treks and raised some good funds in the past and we really wanted to retain that special number, hoping we can continue the fundraising luck,” Gavin Scurr said.

Participants in the 12-day car trek will journey from Alice Springs in the Northern Territory on June 2 to the Margaret River region of Western Australia via Broome, arriving on June 13, a distance of 6,250 kilometres.

“Taking part in the trek is something we’ve always wanted to do and we hope this is just the first of many. It’s a fun way to see parts of Australia many people never get to see while fundraising for a great cause,” Gavin Scurr

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Coal seam gas headed for FNQ FROM P1 to be followed.

“This does not mean coal seam gas extraction is coming to the region,” he said.

“In the event an application is made it will be a matter of balancing the implications for land owners, the environment and the economy.”

Mantle Mining announced in December last year it had executed a Conduct and Compensation Agreement (CCA) with the pastoral station

holder and Djungan People which allows it to carry out exploration activities as approved by the Coordinating Committee.

The Western Yalanji Aboriginal Corporation and Nguddaboolgan Prescribed Body Corporate is hosting an information day at the Mareeba Racecourse today (28/5/14) from 9.30am to 1pm. Drew Hutton from the Lock the Gate Alliance, a coalition of community groups opposed to inappropriate mining, will attend.

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B-Doubles quiet

By Boyd Robertson The beginning of the 2014 cane season heralds the opening of the controversial B-Double truck route through the towns of Mt Molloy and Julatten, but new quiet vehicles and rains have softened the impact on residents.

Residents of two towns concerned about the increased heavy traffic are maintaining that risks remain while others are saying the trucks go by unnoticed.

Tableland farmers began shipping their cane on the heavy B-Double trucks down the Rex Range to Mossman Mill, owned by Mackay Sugar, two weeks ago.

Freight company Qube Logistics operates a fleet of 23 heavy trucks in the TablelandsMossman region, with the actual number of

vehicles on the road varying day-to-day.

Rains early in the season appear to have reduced the total amount of trucks travelling through the towns last week, and the handful of vehicles that have come through town been less noisy than expected.

Scott Peters, the manager of the National Hotel, said the B-Doubles were so quiet as to almost be unnoticeable.

“They come past every half an hour or so but you can barely hear them,” he said.

“They’re quieter than V8 Landcruisers, you barely notice them.”

Despite this, some residents are saying sooner or later the impacts of the new route will become clear.

Mt Molloy resident Ben Bloorer, who runs the Opal Bar jewellery shop on Main Street,

said the trucks posed a massive safety risk for pedestrians and other road users.

“The issue of safety I think is my number one priority,” he said.

“I’ve got three kids that cross the road on bikes to get to school and I’m very concerned about them doing so with these trucks coming through town in these sorts of numbers.

“There’s kids, other road users and the problem of these trucks navigating single-lane bridges and the Rex Range.”

Fellow resident John Brisbin also said the quietness of the trucks was the least of his concerns.

“Everyone’s impressed with the new trucks but it’s early days yet – we’ll see what the impacts are when they start coming through at full levels.”

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Financial mismanagement On Monday, the day before releasing his budget, after having a glass or two of French chamfers and smoking a couple of fine Cuban cigars, the world’s greatest Treasurer approved the despatch of the RAAF VIP jet (Gravy Plane) to fly to Perth to carry four Coalition MP’s and eight staff back to Canberra.

The cost to us taxpayers was $140,483. QANTAS and Virgin had seats available at a maximum $334 per head, total cost $4,008.

Tighten your belts Australia everyone has to share the burden.

John Santowski, Mareeba.

Who do they work for?

Having seen the budget, it’s looking more as if nobody will be benefiting apart from big business.

The new budget looks more like a continuing assault on the young, the unemployed, pensioners and Australian families.

Ever since the last elections, our Federal Government doesn’t seem to be on the right track with their policies. What’s more, they don’t seem to be listening to us.

For instance, funding cuts to health and education services, and selling our public utilities and other public assets to private companies doesn’t sound like a good idea. This leaves us open to price rises or poorer service provision, particularly in regional areas like the Tablelands. Neither does illegal and

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brutal treatment of refugees, contempt for our natural heritage by dredging and dumping toxic dredge spoils onto Great Barrier Reef World Heritage property, withdrawal of funding for our Environmental Defender’s Offices, attempts to delist Tasmania’s World Heritage forests, ignoring the reality of Climate Change by supporting massive expansion of corporate coal mining and dangerous CSG fracking and so on.

Is it our responsibility and our duty as Australian citizens, to keep tabs on our elected representatives?

Is it our responsibility to remind them, that they are, above all else, public servants? And is it right to say that our representatives in Parliament are actually employed by us, the tax payers, to act on our behalf rather than that of big foreign corporations.

It may also be our responsibility to inform our representatives of our concerns with issues that affect all ordinary Australians. Our representatives are among the highest paid in the world, and an important part of their job is to listen and genuinely take our concerns on board.

Again, it seems that our politicians aren’t listening. Only a couple of months ago public concern about inappropriate and unfair government policy led to the March in March signifying a declaration of no confidence in the Federal Government. Eight hundred people turned out in Cairns.

A total of one hundred thousand people marched in all capital cities and regions across Australia with

thirty to fifty thousand people on the Streets of Melbourne alone. Our representatives in Parliament pretended that it didn’t happen. Surely, it’s our job as Australian citizens to hold them accountable.

If you’re concerned about expectations of government and how we can improve on the current situation, to ensure our voices are heard and what we stand for is respected by our elected leaders, Please contact me - Alan Isherwood on 40 912 310 or arisher45@internode.on.net Alan Isherwood, Atherton Wheelbarrow Race 2014 – well done What a wonderful event, again. Moving the start to Davies park was a great idea.

Adding in the bike riding event, an inspired idea Welcoming the riders in at the end of the day added hugely to the celebration of sporting and personal achievement seen on a big day TWO of the event.

Well done and thank you to all involved.

Margaret Setford, Tolga Submission by landholders Re the Submission by landholders to have parcels of land adjacent to the existing Mountain View Rural Residential Estate on Tinaroo Falls Road, Atherton, re-zoned from Good Quality Agricultural Land (GQAL) (Rural Zoning) to Rural Residential Zoning, as again tabled before the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) meeting on Thursday 15 May;

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Ross Cardillo can be contacted at his office in Byrnes Street Mareeba on 4092 4129.

By Carl Portella Ross Cardillo from Ross Cardillo Financial Services Mareeba is a member of and vice president of The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) which is the longest running professional financial adviser organization in Australia with its members providing trusted advice to consumers for more than 65 years.

After many years of southern dominance the 2014 AFA conference will be held in Cairns for the very first time thanks largely to Ross’s lobbying to have the organization spread its wing across the country.

Mr Cardillo said “it’s taken a lot of effort and organization to get the conference to Cairns but it will benefit all the financial advisers from the region and further afield”. “The conference is open to anyone in the financial services industry, specifically financial advisors, but this year because of the extension of licenses to accountants we are inviting accountants and solicitors that are involved”.

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Bypass proposal A diagram of the heavy freight bypass through Mareeba proposed by Cardie Peters.

By Boyd Robertson An idea to turn a rarely-used rail corridor through Mareeba into a highway bypass could seriously relieve congestion in Byrnes Street.

The idea, proposed by Mareeba resident Cardwell “Cardie” Peters, would see the rail corridor replaced with a road from the Kennedy Highway turnoff all the way through the town’s CBD and rejoin the Mulligan Highway on the north side of Granite Creek, near the Mareeba Industrial reserve.

The concept already has the support of Member for Cook David Kempton and Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore.

Mr Peters said a new bridge could be built

across Granite Creek if necessary.

In a letter to Mr Kempton, Mr Peters said that Byrnes Street had become heavily congested ‘due to the volume of trucks, four wheel drives and cars’.

His idea for the bypass would take heavier vehicles off Byrnes Street, in addition to allowing direct access to Lindsey Transport and the Mareeba Industrial Estate.

The rail corridor through Mareeba is currently being considered for sale by the Queensland Government, and part of it supports a twice-weekly Savannahlander ride from Cairns to Forsayth.

Mr Peters acknowledges that this is a significant snag in the plan but maintains the idea could be put to use should the rail line ever stop being

from Chewko Road to Mareeba-Dimbulah Road that we won’t live to see and would be very expensive.”

Member for Cook David Kempton also supported the idea in principle but said it needed “proper investigation”.

“I support the concept of a bypass on the basis of creating a link for B Doubles and road trains as well as increasing safety,” he said.

“Whether the rail corridor might meet this need is a matter for proper investigation and will require input from council, transport operators and farmers.

“I will certainly push the matter as hard as I can if it is what the wider community wants.”

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“Basically I don’t want to see that land go into disuse,” Mr Peters said.

“To me, it’s an ideal location and I contacted Mr Kempton and Mr Gilmore over it because hopefully that might stop the sale of that corridor.”

Tom Gilmore agreed that the proposal was a better idea than current plans for a bypass from Chewko Road to Mareeba-Dimbulah road but said while the rail corridor remained in use by the Savannahlander there was no way it could proceed.

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Beard capital of Australia Queensland’s highest town Ravenshoe, which claims the undisputed title of “Beard Capital of the Nation”, will be put to the test on July 12 this year.

Hurling a challenge to all Australians last year, the Ravenshoe region’s hirsuted gents lined up for a mass photo outside Queensland’s highest hotel.

A total of 62 bearded blokes aged from about 17 to 80 were snapped together for the first time.

Co-organisers of the historic photo session, local regional councillor Shaaron Linwood and Ro Mountney, reckon that despite the high turnout for the group shot last year, only about half the

region’s bearded blokes fronted for the photo.

Cr.Linwood said she could not understand why other bearded youth and men sat on the sideline while the photo was taken.

“You’d reckon every man worth his while would want to be in that unique Australian photo, “ she chided.

So, in an attempt to get more bearded gents in town, there’s another photo shoot to be held in Ravenshoe’s main street late Saturday afternoon, July 12.

This time, as an incentive, the organisers are going to have a scout to hand out awards to the

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men with the longest, blackest, whitest, reddest and newest (aimed at teenagers) beards.

Visitors from other parts of Australia are encouraged to take part in a second photo the same day, to share in Ravenshoe’s hairy experience.

It’s expected numbers this year will be swollen by bushy visitors from other parts of the Atherton Tablelands, Cairns and Innisfail.

The gathering of the beards is part of the Beards, Bards and Bubbles Weekend of activities in Ravenshoe in July including among other things: a scarecrow competition, bush bards competition and recitals (original works), lim-

erick competition, a Bastille Day Dance in Festival Hall, a Surf Carnival ( the Prime Minister has been invited to flaunt his budgie smugglers), a pool competition and a ‘Boogie Man Walk’ through the cemetery led by ‘tellers of tragic tales’.

The beard challenge attracted national publicity last year, varying from an article in Perth’s daily newspaper, The West Australian, to interviews on radio stations in Darwin and Brisbane.”

For further information please contact organiser Cr Shaaron Linwood, email: shaaronl@trc. qld.gov.au, or mobile: 0437 933 187

Min till success in Malanda Malanda Beef Plan group in conto ensure legume seedlings were not junction with DAFF staff Mareeba shaded by the rapidly returning grass have been trialling various methods growth and either slashing or light of getting more legumes back into grazing was employed. pure grass pastures in the Malanda Some nitrogen may have to be apdistrict. This year a min till machine plied (20-30kg/ha) to ensure new legwas used on several properties with ume seedlings don’t suffer a growth very good results. deficiency with the recently mulched The methodology developed is paddocks. very similar to that used by local Legumes provide many advantagdairy farmers planting rye grass into es in a pasture mix including higher tropical’s for winter feed. crude protein-energy and digestibility Timetable of events this year are Warren Hosie, Bruce Carcary, Penny Shaw, Rob Pathan grasses; they transform atmosas follows: Graze grass down after gano, Mark Kindelan looking at grass legume mixture. pheric nitrogen into the soil for their break of wet season Dec-Jan. Mulch own use plus the surrounding grass In this demo near Malanda a mixture of down remaining pastures with suitpasture. able equipment, if there is a lot of material Glycine, Greenleaf Desmodium, Cardillo Pastures with a good legume percentage may have to mulch a second time about a week Centro and Shaw Vigna was used. Inoculate will give better daily weight gain. Bag nitroapart. Soil test paddock and apply any fertiliser legume seed before planting. Seed was di- gen and pure grass systems potentially produce required. Select suitable legume seed for your rect drilled into mulched paddock at 4-6 kg more feed per hectare and can maintain higher soil and district. ha. A close watch was kept on the paddocks stocking rates but at a higher cost.

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By Boyd Robertson

It might not give you super-powers, but it might save your life.

Atherton Hospital’s pathology lab is showing off their latest high-end gizmo – a Beckman Coulter AU40 biochemistry analyser.

The table-sized device shines a laser through a sample of a patient’s blood to detect diseases, poisons, drugs and other issues like sugar levels and protein imbalances.

The entire process is managed automatically – scientists only have to load a rack of samples into the analyser and the machine’s robotic arms whir into life, mixing the samples with one of the 80 onboard reagents to produce a result.

The device’s modular design means bits and pieces can be swapped out as needed for different tasks.

The analyser, which was designed and built in Japan, comes with a price tag of about $500,000.

Kate Bullemor is the lab’s supervis-

ing scientist and says the analyser usually processes the blood samples of about 70 people a day and is extremely useful.

“This machine can be used to diagnose just about anything,” she said.

“Between the biological samples, the reagents, the robot arms and the lasers, there’s a fair chance you’d get superpowers if you were to trip and fall onto it,” she joked.

“In a way we feel like superheroes here in the lab because we do so much behind the scenes – about 70 per cent of all diagnoses are made through pathology tests in machines like these.”

The pathology lab is one of Atherton Hospital’s most vital facilities – its presence means the hospital can also support chemotherapy and dialysis units and its staff is also available on-call.

The Atherton Hospital pathology lab received their analyser after the Innisfail Hospital’s lab, which means “someone else got to work out all the kinks in how to use it,” according to Ms Bullemor.

Atherton Pathology Lab scientists Kate Bullemor and Jo Fitzgerald with the lab’s new biochemistry analyser.

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Record breaking mum

By Lea Coghlan

WHEN Sonya Alba-Miller crossed the finish line at the Great Wheelbarrow Race in Chillagoe, it was five out of five.

Five race records from eight appearances.

The race veteran loves running so when her husband Rob was unable to join her in a duo team due to injury running as a female solo was the next best thing.

In the lead up to the event, Sonya, 35, who runs with the Adventure Sport NQ and Road

Runners clubs, hit the pavement notching up to 50km a week. In the month preceding the race, she ran 80km a week.

“I am getting into endurance running and thought it would be a good challenge doing a three day event pushing a wheelbarrow,” Sonya said. “It sounds a bit crazy but I thought why not.”

The mother-of-three said the first 44km leg from Mareeba to Dimbulah was the hardest.

“I found the first day the hardest, getting used to the thought that you have to hold the wheelbarrow for 140km,” Sonya said.

“The arms were adjusting and the legs too.

“The second day was the longest and I was struggling with the feet because of blisters.

“You are out in the elements longer than anyone else being a solo runner so the heat gets to you, but I had an awesome support crew.”

When she crossed the finish line in first place – slashing 11 minutes and 52 seconds off last year’s female solo record – it was all worth it.

“It was amazing, I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face,” said Sonya, one half of the successful Sonlia Fashion label.

The female solo record sits alongside Sonya’s other race achievements, namely 2012 Mixed Duo with Rob, 2011 Ladies Team with Little Red Runners, 2012 Ladies Duo with Steph Inderbitzen and mixed team Emerald Springs Sprinters.

As for next year, Sonya plans to be there.

“My husband Rob is considering doing a solo so I think I owe him a support crew,” Sonya said.

“You get hooked because the atmosphere is so amazing.”

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I am very excited and proud of the Bavarian Christmas Magic tour I have put together and will be personally escorting in December. I have designed it to be very relaxed but at the same time will showcase many different parts of this amazing country.

The magic of Christmas really needs to be experienced hands on and is very difficult to explain. The traditions are hundreds of years old and the local folk are very proud to keep them going from year to year.

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Rostrum Voice of Youth is a national speaking competition held every year.

Mareeba State High School had five young speakers attend the first round of the competition held at St Monica’s, Cairns on 3rd May. All students had to prepare a six minute speech from a selection of topics. Two of our students, Mateen Latif and Finn Weaver were winners of their heat and then competed in the Regional Final on 17th May. In addition to the 6 minute prepared speech, the finalists had to also deliver a 3 minute ‘Short Notice’ speech with only 15 minutes preparation.

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Gavin Rablin officer in charge of Mareeba QAS gives a retrospect on the consequences of life and death in road crashes.

In support of Fatality Free Friday on 30 May, Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics are asking that local drivers don’t meet them by accident. QAS Mareeba Officerin-Charge Gavin Rablin said each year paramedics across Queensland are confronted by too many patients with traumatic injuries as a result of road traffic crashes.

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Drones and hot soup might have seemed an unlikely combination at this weekend’s Tablelands Innovation Expo but the wintry weather didn’t deter stoic Malanda residents and visitors from Cairns and other regions of the Tablelands, from attending the event and enjoying some hearty country hospitality.

There were a large variety of businesses participating in the Expo – from the Australian Association of Healing Touch and TRC’s Health and Wellbeing Unit, through to Yuruga Nursery and its spin-off company Clonal Solutions Australia.

Apart from being a multi-million dollar company Clonal Solutions has cloned cocoa, coffee, Indian Sandalwood, African Mahogany and Teak for mass production as well as Saltgrow eucalypts which help rehabilitate saline land.

Broken Nose Vanilla also had a presence at the Expo. This awardwinning local company has partnered with Nucifora Tea, Jaques Coffee, Mena Creek Honey and Plasdene, who specialise in recyclable glass packaging. Businesses such as FNQ Business Solutions showcased Xero, a cloud-based accounting program and People Oriented Design brought a fresh, tropical approach to architecture. The five themes of the Expo allowed for a variety of businesses and organisations to participate.

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Tolga QCWA to hold Biggest Morning Tea The Tolga QCWA Branch is holding the biggest morning tea in the form of a Cent Sale Friday, 27th June.

All proceeds to go to the Cancer Council of Queensland. Doors will be opened 8.30.

There will be Hoy, Cent Sale, raffle and morning tea.

After the event the branch will be running our cookery competition.

The Cakes will be made available for sale after the judging. All are welcome to our hall in Main Street, Tolga to this wonderful event.

Kempton announces counselling funding for Tableland DAVID Kempton, Member for Cook, has welcomed the approval of more than $943, 000 towards a ‘vital’ counselling service at Mareeba.

Communities Minister Tracy Davis recently approved $314, 470 per annum over the next three years for Mareeba Shire Council’s Tablelands Counselling and Support Service.

Mr Kempton said he was delighted by the news.

“This sort of frontline service is critical to the health and wellbeing of the Mareeba community and something I have advocated hard for,” he said.

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“This service offers services to all individuals and families including children and without the great work they do, the task of providing a better quality of life for our residents would be even more difficult.

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He said issues surrounding funding for important social services like counselling and homelessness support programs had been a key issues raised at his recent public forum in Mareeba.

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Community Celebrations

Celebrating P&C day

Mt Carbine Rodeo Association’s annual Biggest Monring Tea. Saturday May 24, 2014

MAREEBA State School students and members of the school’s P&C celebrated P&C Day on Friday May 23, with an official cutting of the cake. Schools across the district thank all their P&C associations for the tireless work they do.

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STAFF from Coles supermarket Mareeba attended assembly at Mareeba State School on Friday May 23, which celebrated National walk to school and work day. Coles distributed fresh fruit the school children on the day.

STUDENTS at Mareeba State School were treated to a visit from officers at the Mareeba Fire Brigade on Friday, May 31. Pictured are Dean Boston and Andrew Lacey with MSS students Mac Cureton, Samuel Hollins and Rahsheeda Grainer-Collins

THE class of 1939 celebrated the 75th School Reunion at the Leagues Club last Saturday. Pictured from left back Iva Franchetto, Elsa Simonato, Mary Querin, Onilde Favaro, Renato Avolio and front Guiliano Cordenos, Giuseppina Cosmo, Naemi Gava and Nella Palmieri.

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The festival of the year

By Carl Portella

THE skies above Dimbulah will explode in a spectacular fireworks display this Saturday, May 31, as the Dimbulah Lions Festival crown their new queen and king.

Six girls have nominated for the title as well as two young men in the king competition, with the announcement the centrepiece of Dimbulah’s most spectacular social event.

After the queen and king are crowned Clint Swanson, the owner of Mr Fireworks, will unleash the latest range of fireworks seen in Dimbulah.

“The very latest fireworks we import from China, Germany and Japan will be on show plus some old favourites and the people at Dimbulah [Lions] Festival will be the first to see them,” Mr Swanson.

“I am sure the audience will be very happy with what we have planned.

“People at the smaller festivals seem to appreciate the displays more so than bigger events.

“My grandfather started the company back in 1956 and we are the first ever registered and longest running Pyrotechnics Company in Queensland.”

Reigning Dimbulah Lions Festival queen Selina Anziliero (pictured) said she had enjoyed her time as queen and had mixed feelings about relinquishing the title.

“I’ve gained a lot of confidence in the last 12 months and just loved how the community comes together to make the festival a success”.

The 2014 festival begins at 5pm with the street parade which will again feature a comedy float from locals Frank De Iacovo and Lenny Buljubasich.

Previously the local pair has parodied the death of the pope, Mark Brandon ‘Chopper’ Read, Tony Abbott, the royal wedding and many other comical themes.

Returning in 2014 is festival favourite – the North Queensland Axeman’s Association’s, wood chopping display.

Axeman Kenny Olney said interest in Australia’s oldest competitive sport remained at an all-time high despite the demise of the timber industry.

“I think people recognise it is a pretty dangerous sort of sport and it takes a lot of practice and skill to be able to cut through the logs as quick as we do,” he said.

“A good axeman can cut a log with a 250-millimetre diameter in half in 12 hits and through a 300 millimetre diameter log in between 18 and 22 seconds.

“Wood chopping is like golf you have to perfect the swing to get it right and this year I will have 87 year old Martin Conole who’s been chopping for some sixty odd years and can still keep up.”

“People come from everywhere for the festival and we have been really well received in the past.”

Local singer Becci Nethery will entertain the crowd with a live performance on the night.

Lion’s club president Jamie De Lai said the Dimbulah Lions Festival was an important part of the town’s history and was the biggest annual fundraiser for the local Lions club.

“The tradition of the festival actually started as the tobacco festival, tobacco being the main industry of the past,” he said.

“It has since become the Lions festival and has been amazingly supported by businesses and residents of both Dimbulah and the

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“It really is like the town’s carnival. Everyone looks forward to it.

“This year the Dimbulah Lions club festival theme is “The International Year of the Farming Family” and we’d like to celebrate with as many people as we can.”

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2014 Queen and King entrants

Royal entrants for festival

Braylee Campbell, 16 Sponsored by: G&G De Lai & Co Pty Ltd Interests: Motorbike Riding, photography, swimming and skating

Teagan Abdy, 17 Sponsored by: Dimbulah State School P&C Interests: School music, reading, time with friends

Jessica Hoffman, 17 Sponsored by: Canzian’s Restaurant Interests: Horse riding, time with friends

Keele Jackson, 16 Sponsored by: Wolfram Road Rural Fire Brigade Interests: Writing, fishing, target shooting

Kirsty Snell, 16 Sponsored by: Junction Hotel Interests: Horse riding, tennis, modeling

Jordan Todd, 17 Sponsored by: Dimbulah Horse and Pony Club Inc Interests: Sports, horse riding

Chevy Tobin, 17 Currently completing Year 12 at Mareeba State High School Interests: Camping, going to events

Aaron Miller, 16 Currently completing Year 11 at Mareeba State High School Interests: Motorbike riding

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A message from Dimbulah Lions President Jamie De Lai

“The Dimbulah Lions festival, a legacy of our club, will undoubtedly promise to be special, fun filled and memorable event for everyone in attendance.” munity Bank Branches of Bendigo Bank: tainably run the festival. Our community The bank has been a Gold sponsor for a is most fortunate to have such generous number years now, not only for the festival people and business and the Lions club but a number of events held by the Dim- look forward to a strong relationship with bulah Lions club. The Dimbulah commu- all involved. nity is very fortunate to have a community This year’s festival will feature local talbank and we are particularly appreciative ent and all the familiar attractions of the of the support that the Bendigo Bank pro- festival such as the Amazing Food Festivides. val, dance performances, wood chopping, TGT Pty Ltd: The Dimbulah and Maree- trade displays, arts and crafts displays, ba branches have also contributed gen- raffles, Crowning of Queen and King and erously over the years and the club are spectacular fireworks display. extremely excited to have TGT come back At Lions, we make things happen. We on board as a Gold sponsor. TGT has are a group of people who are dedicated stuck through the tuff times and it a credit to making our community a better place to to this local business that they are able to live, work and grow. provide such a wonderful service.

And finally out third Gold Sponsor, Total Jamie De Lai Food Network otherwise known as Garozzo’s in Cairns. Garozzo’s also continue to Dimbulah Lions President support the Dimbulah community and their valuable contribution is greatly accepted. To have a business from outside the Dimbulah community come on board just goes to show their generosity and sense of community support.

Furthermore, our silver and bronze sponsors are crucial and play a critical role in the sustainability of the festival each and every year. These businesses have been perpetual sponsors and devoted supporters of the festival every year. Special thanks goes Stay the night to Silver sponsor- Lindsay Transed in our aircondition port, Bronze sponsors- Foododation mm co ac works Dimbulah – Ralph and Isabella Seeberger, Sunwater, Incited Pivot of Cairns and Cazali’s Watch th of Mareeba.

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IT’S that time of the year again for the mighty Dimbulah Lions Festival.

As Dimbulah Lions President it gives me great pleasure and immense pride to once again extend an invitation to our local communities to attend this highly anticipated upcoming event on Saturday 31st May 2014. The Dimbulah Lions festival, a legacy of our club, will undoubtedly promise to be special, fun filled and memorable event for everyone in attendance.

People tend to think of Lions International as solely a fundraising organisation, but at its core we are community service volunteers. We assist our community during emergencies and give a helping hand to the needy.

When Lions members get in and help, we work through our club to make sure relief, aid, support and equipment goes to the people of the community. We are a small group of ordinary, generous and committed people “giving freely of their time, labour and means”. That’s one of our ethics and a very important one. It is why the community has faith that when they support us, we won’t waste their contribution. Until you make a deep and longstanding commitment to volunteering, it’s hard to understand how much every community needs volunteers.

The community has reaped the rewards of this dedication and commitment through financial assistance or man-power. The club has remained the one steadfast identity in the Dimbulah community, ensuring the continuation of traditions such as the annual festival whilst continuing to provide much needed funds for all the community sports clubs, schools and community projects. Each member and volunteer gives use two more hands to do service in out wonderful community.

This year we have been extremely fortunate to have generous, ongoing financial support from three major sponsors.

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TWO of the year’s biggest movies continue at Mareeba’s Rising Sun Cinema this weekend X MEN – DAYS OF FUTURE PAST is an awesome production , whichever way you look at it , and it’s all star cast., which includes Jennifer Lawerence, Hugh Jackman, James Mc Avoy and Michael Fassbender, provides superlative cinema entertainment In it’s final week is GODZILLA – another exceptional production. If you have not seen it , we can really recommend this powerful sci fi adventure flick.

X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

THE ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods. The X-Men join forces with their younger selves from the past in an epic battle that must change the past - to save our future.

Review by Louise Keller: Happy to report this is a satisfying full throttle spectacular that tinkers with minds as the past and present intersect and the future of the mutants and mankind hangs in the balance.

With director Bryan Singer comfortably back in the saddle, there’s a wondrous sense of scale about this ambitious Marvel adventure as the element of time travel to the 70’s offers a springboard for unbridled creativity and imagination. The plot may occasionally defy logic, but logic can be overrated; the brilliance of ideas and their execution is more than enough to make this X-Men fantasy an outright winner.

Beginning in a bleak future where the desolate, miserable world is without hope, the story’s compass is put in train with the question ‘Is the future set; or can we change it?’ The fact that Hugh Jackman’s Logan/Wolverine, with his ability to regenerate is the one able to survive the treacherous journey through time, ensures

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The time travel adventure begins when Logan wakes up in a water bed beside a lava lamp and a pretty girl, a Roberta Flack hit playing on the radio. The fact that he looks the same despite the 50 year leap into the past is well handled, and the challenges he faces with the young Charles (who has not acquired the wisdom of his later years) are often amusing.

We are in on the joke and this is part of the film’s charms and why it has so much appeal.

The locations jump from New York, Moscow, China, Vietnam, Paris and Washington, where the extended and spectacular climactic sequences in front of the White House are set. This is a great example of how great special effects are used in line with the narrative and not for effects’ sake. All the X-Men characters pop up at some time or other but it’s the Big Five of Jackman, Stewart, McAvoy, Fassbender and Lawrence who keep the film’s heart pumping and elevate it to its max.

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Cancer Council Queensland Relay For Life Coordinator Courtney Sullivan shares the story of a local Relay team and their drive to make a difference.

Reasons we Relay

Many who give up their weekend to be a part of the Tablelands Relay For Life do it for one simple reason – to give hope to all Queenslanders affected by cancer.

With more than 1200 people diagnosed with cancer in Far North Queensland each year, support and hope are vital.

At Relay For Life people come together determined to change that statistic and fundraise in support of Cancer Council’s vision for a cancer free future. One Relay team dedicated to the cause is the Happy Hippies.

This week, they shared their reasons for getting involved in the Tablelands Relay For Life, and hope that others will also register a team.

As told by Happy Hippies team leader Trisha Spry: “This is the very first time that Happy Hippies have taken part in Relay and we are looking forward to it! We are a team, mainly made up of energetic year 10 students from Mareeba State School, myself, another mum and a teacher.

We got involved because the kids wanted to help contribute in the fight against cancer. Many of them

were inspired by family members who have been affected by cancer.

I think the experience will be character building for the students involved, and will give them a bit of insight into the local cancer support that we have here on the Tablelands.

It’ll be a moving time meeting survivors and listening to their stories, celebrating the courageous people that have fought and overcome cancer, and giving support to the many people in our community fighting the battle right now.

Relay is a fantastic, family friendly event that we can all participate in.

You don’t even have to be fit and active, you just have to be enthusiastic and willing to fundraise.

We know that every dollar we can help raise will be put to great use in the fight against cancer – and that is why we participate.”

Cancer Council Queensland’s Tablelands Relay For Life will be held on September 13-14 at Davies Park, Mareeba.

To register visit relayforlife.org.au or phone Cancer Council’s Fundraising Hotline 1300 65 65 85.

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> Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of Yarrabee on Sunday with Land Sales and Marketing Manager Debbie Sweedman.

YARRABEE GRAND OPENING

MORE than 70 people gathered on Sunday morning, May 25, to celebrate the Grand Opening of Yarrabee Close, at Amaroo. Blessed with a sunny morning, Mayor Tom Gilmore officially cut the ribbon and declared Amaroo’s latest development open.

Yarrabee has 27 Lots, 16 of which are already Under Contract, plus five currently on Hold. The bush land blocks and constant north easterly breezes have certainly proved to be popular. With only a few blocks remaining, time is of the essence to get in before they are all sold.

Construction is due to begin on the first houses on the June 7, 2014,

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with a range of builders from the area. A variety of display homes will be ready for inspection at the end of the year.

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore congratulated the developers on the grand opening of the latest development at Amaroo.

For all Amaroo Enquiries please contact Debbie Sweedman, 0409 321 000, or pop into our sales office on Hastie Road, Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-3pm, or by appointment anytime. www.amarooparkestate.com.au

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PROPERTY

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Picture Perfect ENJOY the best of country living with this wonderful property that is both immaculate in its presentation and practical by its design.

With 6.8 hectares and located north of Mareeba, the property is fully fenced and has an excellent water supply consisting of two large dams, bore and rainwater tank.

The homestead is comfortable and internal spaces are generous and varied with separate lounge, dining, country kitchen, four bedrooms plus an office, front deck and rear patio.

There are two large sheds on the property.

A 12 metre x 6 metre powered shed with a 12 metre x 5.5 metre awning and a 13 metre x 9 metre powered shed. Also stables and a large paddock with rhodes grass perfect for the horses.

The ornamental dam adjacent to the homestead is picture perfect and surrounded by irrigated gardens, bird life aplenty and has it's own pontoon for your leisure.

Contact Ray White's Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126 or Rogato Real Estate's Exclusive Agent Andrew Rogato 0418 183 444.

Address: MAREEBA Price: $599,000 NEG Agents: Norma Moloney - Ray White Rural Andrew Rogato - Rogato Real Estate Contact: Norma - 0417 541 126 Andrew - 0418 183 444

GREAT position just below the Hann hooked up with 4” for irrigation and Tableland National Park and right on 2” for the house plus there is a rain the Sandy Creek. water tank.

Entry at the end of a no through road so no traffic, no noise. 49.29 This place can be viewed at short Ha/121ac, 400 K.P trees, some native notice so contact Elizabeth Bors scrub and lots of cleared land with six at Altitude Realty Mareeba on 4092 paddocks, small cattle yard complete 4100 or 0437 921 648. www.altitudwith boarding ramp and bail. erealtymareeba.com.au Dwellings include three bedroom spacious house, machinery shed, a tool Address: Beh Road, MAREEBA shed, fowl shed and run, Price: $550,000 cow shed and calf pen.

Agent: Elizabeth Bors There is a number of

Altitude Realty Mareeba machinery included.

Contact: 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100 Channel water

Rural Forced Sale - Slice of Heaven Mutchilba, Queensland • 80.68 hectares (approx 199 acres) • 116 megalitres water allocation • Fertile river flats • 3000 tree orchard • 2014 crop included • Steel cattle yards • 2 homesteads + sheds • Plant and equipment list to compliment going concern Auction Wednesday 4th June 2014 at 10am Venue The Pullman (formerly Sebel) 17 Abbott Street, CAIRNS Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1132420

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Dimbulah, Queensland • 113.4 hectares (280 acres) freehold • 144 acres currently under sugar cane • 60 acres fallow • 30 acres grassed to Callide Toro • 2014 crop included in sale • 599ML water allocation • Approx 1 kilometre Walsh River frontage • 3 bedroom homestead • 24m x 16m machinery shed + workshop • Plant and equipment list Auction Wednesday 4th June, 2014 at 10am Venue The Pullman (formerly Sebel) 17 Abbott Street, CAIRNS Chris Atkinson 0429 342 944 raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/1106392

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PROPERTY

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The “Hann“ 226 on 208 The Rise

2.5 Acres, just minutes from town LOOKING for a couple of acres and don't want to be in the centre of town? Located less than 10 minutes from town, on a spacious, fully fenced 2.5 acres, this solid home presents beautifully with perfectly manicured lawns and landscaped gardens.

The home has three large bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes, a large, fully tiled bathroom and an additional office or rumpus room which could also be utilised as another large bedroom.

The home is fully air-conditioned, which is seldom used as the home has both internal and external walls constructed of concrete block which keeps the home cool in summer.

The open plan living area combines a large sunken lounge room, a large dining room and spacious kitchen. The kitchen has lots of cupboard space, a gas stove-top and beautiful views of the coastal mountain range from the kitchen window.

The beautiful views can be appreciated even more from the outdoor living areas, which include the large rear patio, and a beautiful pergola styled barbeque area as well.

The property also has storage covered, as there are two large sheds on the property, both are two-bays each and one has 3m high doors for storage of larger items like a boat or a caravan.

There is a 2 meg water license on the

property as well as a bore. The rainwater tanks are pressure fed and filtered straight to the kitchen sink.

There is also a school bus service perfect for those with young children.

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- Three bedroom, one bathroom home - Concrete block construction - Rendered block internal walls - Fully air-conditioned - Pergola style entertaining area - Two large two-bay sheds + a garden shed - 2 meg water license + bore - Fully fenced with room to grow For more information or to arrange an inspection please contact exclusive agent Remo Esposito on 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473 at Sibi Girgenti Real Estate today. www.girgentigroup.com.

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655 Tinaroo Creek Road MAREEBA Price: $440,000 NEG Agent: EXCLUSIVE TO Remo Esposito Sibi Girgenti Real Estate Contact: 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473

LOT 208-A level block in the dress circle of The Rise Country Estate offers unbeatable position at the top of Catherine Atherton Dr, with all of the views of the dams and mountains thrown in for free.

All amenities are within close proximity, including a number of local shopping centres, CBD, schools and medical facilities. All of this only 50 minutes from Cairns.

Proposed to be constructed by Aaron Groote, from Tropic Coast Homes, a local master builder renown for his quality and workmanship. Impeccably designed and built to exacting standards, this unique, modern house and land package offers plenty of space both indoors and out, it is an ideal family retreat and entertainers delight, From the generous 3146 m2 allotment, to the generously proportioned open design, 226m2 design- this home offers plenty of room to move and grow.

Multiple flowing living areas seamlessly merge with the alfresco entertainment area delivering a re-

laxed and balanced atmosphere. A contemporary interior showcased by the finest in fixtures and finishes, complimented by the designer style kitchen, which Tropic Coast Homes offer a generous allowance for you to design your own kitchen to suit your own tastes.

Featuring four bedrooms serviced by two stylish bathrooms.

The master retreat features a spacious walk in robe, with built-ins in the other bedrooms. The family bathroom includes a bathtub, and separate toilet. A host of additional features ensure the best in comfort and convenience. This includes tiles throughout the living areas & carpet in the bedrooms (optional) * House & Land are sold on separate contracts. Package price is $389,000- House- $261,000, & Lot 208 is $128,000. (Option of choosing another block is available, land starts at $117,000) For more information contact Debbie Sweedman 0409 321 920 or visit www.therise.net.au

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EMERALD END ROAD, MAREEBA: $125,000 - $235,000 4 Swan Street, Mareeba - Reduced $215,000

24 Macrae Street, Mareeba - Reduced $230,000

Three bedrooms (2 with built-ins) + office Large master bedroom with airconditioning Polished timber floors, fans and raked ceilings Huge kitchen with plenty of cupboard and bench space Fully tiled bathroom with shower and separate tub Good sized dining room, open to massive lounge room Double garage / carport with roller door Fully fenced 756m2 allotment, garden shed

 Four bedroom home  Separate shower and toilet  Stunning spa in the bathroom for ultimate relaxation  Brand new kitchen with a huge built-in pantry  Beautiful polished timber floors  Teenager’s retreat out the back  Fully airconditioned  Fully fenced 812m2

Contact: Remo Esposito 0401 969 473

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Very affordable 220 acres of pure lifestyle IF you are looking for a lifestyle property which ticks all of the boxes, then this is definitely the one to have a look at.

Ideal to run a few head of cattle, watch the kids ride their motorbikes, or sit around have a swim in the creek and just live.

Fully fenced into a 9 various sized paddocks, with a mixture of open pasture and medium timbered paddocks, this property would easily hold around 20 head of cattle & horses.

Water is supplied via a bore with a brand new pump, seasonal creek running through the middle and a 4 Mega litre dam. Plus there is a rainwater tank, and two other water storage tanks on the property.

An absolutely huge, fully lined liveable shed is the main

dwelling on the property. Built of Colorbond construction with plasterboard internal walls, it seamlessly blends into the natural landscape.

Designed to suit open-plan living, the home is fully tiled, with a nice patio on one side, perfect for a couple of beers and an afternoon BBQ. Features: - Open plan living, high ceilings and outdoor living - Modern kitchen, gas stove, oven - Huge storage/utility room with workshop - Three bay high-clearance carport - Bore, seasonal creek and 4 Meg dam - 9 paddocks with shelters and stables - Fruit trees and established gardens surround the home

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

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Address: 397 Mt Mulligan Road DIMBULAH Price: $399,000 Agent: EXCLUSIVE TO Vince Costas Sibi Girgenti Real Estate Contact: 4092 5566 or 0419 926 691

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THE owner's instructions are clear - all reasonable offers will be considered, this property must be sold.

On offer here is just under two acres located approximately 10 minutes’ drive from town and boundaries on to Narcotic Creek.

The two bedroom concrete block dwelling is in original condition and features a

kitchen/dining combo, separate lounge will miss out. and utility room. There are two bathrooms and toilets and built-in wardrobes in the For further information or to arrange bedrooms plus solar hot water, two patios an inspection, please contact exclusive and a carport. agent Sophie Bozzo on 0428 128 154 or A two bay lockable concrete block ga- Mareeba Property Office on 4092 1355. rage/workshop is attached to the side of the home and there is also an additional 14m x 5m shed/chook pen. Water is supplied Address: Mareeba to the property by a 2 Price: $300,000 NEG MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES megalitre channel water Agent: EXCLUSIVE TO Sophie Bozzo allocation and a rainwaMareeba Property Office HIGHSET 3 BEDROOM HOME ter tank.

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Well maintained with two living arrears, spacious timber original kitchen opening onto a massive brick and tiled enclosed extension which has its own toilet, just perfect for entertaining or a boy's room.

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Solid as a rock and would be ideal for the first home buyer or savvy investor.

For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call Marketing Agent Andrew Rogato 0418 183 444. 4880.com. au/2644835 Mareeba $225,000 NEG Andrew Rogato Rogato Bros Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444

THE design of this stunning four bedroom home is seamless, sophisticated and inviting. It’s designed for tropical living and entertaining and is simply IMPECCABLE in it’s presentation.

Everything about this residence is impressive and it’s positioned in a quiet cul de sac in one of the most sought after areas on the Cairns side of Mareeba.

The many special features include: • Fully tiled throughout plus two living areas • Master bedroom with ensuite and WIR • Split system air-conditioning to the living area and main bedroom • Stylish centrally placed kitchen with stainless steel appliances • Venetian blinds and panel glider window furnishings throughout • Fully tiled rear patio – 24m2 under roof plus an extra 24m2 externally • Exposed aggregate driveway and pathways all

round • 988m2 beautifully landscaped allotment, fenced to the boundary with automatic pop up irrigation • 5m x 4m colourbond shed With so many stunning features this home can’t be judged from the street it’s a must to inspect.

Open for inspection this Friday and Saturday from 10.00am to 12.00pm. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468 or 4092 3467.

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4 Maria Close, MAREEBA $410,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE TO Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate Agency 4092 3467 or 0417 700 468

Nest or invest THREE bedroom concrete block home, open plan living area, new carpets in bedrooms, vinyl floor covering in living area, internal walls have been recently painted.

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Sept 24 to Oct 23 You can make changes to your home that will be pleasing to all concerned. Your added discipline will enable you to complete some of those unfinished projects.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Situations in your personal life are moving a little fast lately.

Changes could be overwhelming. Take the time to do your job correctly or you may find yourself looking for a new one. Don’t be alarmed.

Capricorn

WORD

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Arguments with children or friends may leave you steaming. Organizations may cost you more than you can afford. Romantic opportunities will flourish through travel or communication.

Don’t spend too much on products that promise amazing cosmetic results.

Animals

Equipment

Insect

Park

Boots

Fishing

Kayak

Rope

Cabin

Forest

Lake

Stars

Camp

Gear

Moon

Sun

Canoe

Hat

Natural

Tent

Climb

Hike

Nature

Trip

Day

Hut

Outside

Walking

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

You should make special plans for you and your lover. Romance will develop through work related activities. Try to think things through. You can help them more than they can help you.

Aquarius

Tide Times 0046 2.29 0938 1.51 1219 1.56 1811 1.44

Method

Travel will promote romantic connections. You will be able to make favorable changes in your living quarters. Opportunities to get involved in self improvement projects will be rewarding.

Scorpio

Max 24o Min 18o

Taco Quinoa bites

You will be popular and will easily attract members of the opposite sex. You are best not to confront situations that deal with in-laws or relatives. Don’t say something you’ll live to regret.

Virgo

Tuesday 3rd

2 cups cooked quinoa 2 eggs 1 tablesppon of taco seasoning or seasoning of your choice

This is a great day to mingle with people you would like to impress. Someone you live with will be quite unreason able this week.

Leo

Max 24o Min 18o

Ingredients

April 21 to May 21

Consider the source before you believe what you hear. Don’t spend too much in order to impress others. Hold on; your time will come. You might be overly emotional concerning situations at work.

Cancer

Max 23o Min 17o

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.

Your outgoing, aggressive nature will attract someone you’ve been eager to meet. You will have some problems with children, but if you are patient you will win their favor.

Gemini

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

ACROSS

behind after cutting a larger piece.

7. The state of not being used.

8. A hole or depression in something.

9. A set of equipment for playing CDs or records in high-fidelity sound.

10. Magnificent; very impressive.

11. A tapering stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section, set up as a monument or landmark.

13. Drive, force, or urge someone to do something.

15. A small unsweetened or lightly sweetened cake made from flour, fat, and milk.

16. A hereditary name common to all members of a family.

18. The sport or activity of climbing mountains or cliffs.

19. The trunk of a tree.

21. A minute tube, especially as an anatomical structure.

22. A piece of waste material that is left

DOWN 1. A flightless New Zealand bird with hair-like feathers.

2. Showing a lack of courage or determination; timid.

3. Continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.

4. Soft finely stratified sedimentary rock that formed from consolidated mud or clay.

5. A children’s game in which a blindfolded player tries to catch and identify other players.

6. A large theatre, cinema, or stadium.

12. A rod-shaped bacterium.

14. A medical practitioner qualified to practise surgery.

17. A female fox.

20. An uncouth and aggressive man or boy.

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Refrain from overspending on entertainment or luxury items.

Don’t let children hold you back from doing things you enjoy. A romantic infatuation from your past may surface if you frequent places that you both used to go.

Feb 20 to March 20 Pisces You really can’t do anything to change matters this week. Don’t push your mate if you want to keep this union going. Include the whole family or those you love. If you haven’t planned a vacation, then at least try to get away for the weekend.

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ENTERTAINMENT

PIER

CALL CARL 0408 924 312 FERTILIZER

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M&P Goldfinch Enterprises P/L

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Public Notice

Position Vacant

We would like to thank all the following sponsors who have helped my son David to compete in the Nationals.

Mareeba Leagues Club, The Spina Bifida Association in Townsville, The Graham Hotel Mareeba, Austart Homes in Mareeba and Mareeba Shire Council.

The winners of the prizes were: Andrew Maifredi, J. & K. Oliver, Dr Pip Mason and Tia Cowan.

With the help and support from this community we have raised $1600!

The Family of the Late

Zelmira (Elvira) Merletti

26/06/1926 - 12/05/2014 We wish to express our sincere appreciation to relatives and friends for attending the Funeral, their love, support, kindness, telephone calls, cards, visits, flowers, prepared meals and words of support for our recent sad loss.

Special thanks to Dr Cheryl Harnischfeger, the wonderful Staff and Residents at Mareeba Garden Settlement, Sandra, Steve and Paul, Tablelands Community Funerals, Pall Bearers, Fr Rob Greenup, Fr Peter McHugh, Deacon Ralph Madigan and Peter Blauw.

Please accept our sincere and heartfelt thanks for your support and love.

Cooktown District Community Centre 11 Charles St, PO Box 763, Cooktown 4895 T: 4069 6098 • F: 4069 6934 E: reception@cooktowndcc.org.au

• • • •

Angela, Lorenza, Isabella, Margie and Families.

Memoriam Brontie Cate Tosoni 15.2.2005 – 29.5.2005

In loving memory of our beautiful, brave and wonderful Brontie. We will never forget you.

From your loving family.

Funeral Director

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For Rent

Funeral Services CREMATORIUM, CHAPEL & MEMORIAL GARDENS

SPACIOUS HIGHSET HOME - MAREEBA Town area, 2 bedrooms, large enclosed verandah and office, unfurnished, fenced. Written references required. $260 PER WEEK (Paid in Advance + Bond) PHOnE 4053 2923 OR 4053 2059

Church Notices AVAILABLE 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS

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Notice is hereby given that the undermentioned roads will be closed to all vehicular traffic except residential local traffic from Friday, 30th May at 4:30pm to Sunday 1st June, 2014 at 10:00am unless sooner suspended, surrendered or cancelled.

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

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

Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

Thought:

Determination in spite of the challenge makes us stronger.

For the purpose of conducting the Dimbulah Lions Festival.

Kennedy Street will be the alternative route for traffic wanting to pass through Dimbulah.

Lots O’ Good Stuff - No Junk!

Kid’s bikes (good condition), kitchen gadgets & other, good plants (Red Mussaenda), Q-Bed Cover Set (new), 500 litre freezer, organ (cheap), Elna sewing machine plus lots more!!

Lawn Mowing

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RFDS Near & Far Auxiliary Mother’s Day Raffle Winners: 1. J Arbouin 2. K Smith 3. S Hamill We thank you for your support!

Horse Services hORSE Shoeing and Barefoot Trimming. Kris Geddes. 0429 062 222. w w w. m a s t e r fa r r i e r. com.au

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For Sale Large TerracoTTa poTs wiTh esTabLished pLanTs Six available!

Mareeba Shire Council

TMSC2014-17 PeST ConTrol - Aged HouSing uniTS

Mareeba Shire Council invites tenders for pest control services across all Aged Housing Units. obtaining documentation: The documentation may be obtained by contacting Council’s Procurement Officer, Maree Lopez on (07) 4086 4692 or email: mareel@msc.qld.gov.au.

Changes: Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012, relating to changes to Tenders may be applied. lodgement of Tenders: Tenders must be lodged in the Tender Box of Mareeba Shire Council at 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba by the Closing Time.

Closing Time: The Closing Time for lodgement of Tenders is 11.00 am on Tuesday 17 June 2014.

The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Peter Franks CHieF eXeCuTiVe oFFiCer PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

$150 Each or $800 The Lot

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What’s Coming Up!

Events Calender MAY 28th

Q.C.W.A Craft Day, 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba. All Welcome - Cuppa.

30th

Fatality Free Friday, Road safety awarness event. 4.30pm. Mareeba Soccer Club, Fenwick St. 4092 2266.

JUNE 27th

Tolga Q.C.W.A Biggest Morning Tea Cent Sale. 8.30am, Hall Main street Tolga. All profits going to Cancer Council QLD.

St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall (53 Constance Street, Mareeba)

2005 Camry ateva

4 cylinder, excellent condition, great fuel economy, tow bar, regularly serviced, RWC.

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EXPRESS sPORT MAREEBA BASKETBALL - DRAW TUESDAY 27TH MAY 2014 5.30 PM UNDER 14’S AND UNDER 16’S JUNIORS COACHING CLINIC. 6.30 PM SENIOR MENS - COMETS YOUNG GUNS VS EUROSTARS REFS: B. EBNER & D. HAWKE C/S: THUNDER. 7.30 PM SENIOR MENS STINGRAYS VS THUNDER REFS: D. SCHMIDT & R. ALOIA C/S: EUROSTARS. BYE: TOPSHOTS THURSDAY 29TH MAY 2014 4.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - PHOENIX VS PANTHERS REFS: S.MYRTEZA & L. ANTHONY 4.50 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - SCORPIANS VS WARRIORS REFS: B. CATER & A.SMITH 5.40 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - ALL STARS VS TIMBERWOLVES REFS: M. EBNER & C.MYRTEZA. 6.30 PM SENIOR LADIES - HIGH SCHOOL DIVAS VS BAIADA STEGGLES. REFS: E. HASTIE & A. GOODYEAR C/S: TEQUILA SLAMMERS. 7.30 PM SENIOR LADIES - TEQUILA SLAMMERS VS M.M.A.M.A. REFS: A. NEWLANDS & R. GUTCHEN (COSIE) C/S: HIGH SCHOOL DIVAS. 8.30 PM SENIOR LADIES - GUMMAZ VS KILLERS REFS: C. MYRTEZA & E. HASTIE C/S: BAIADA STEGGLES FRIDAY 30TH MAY 2014 3.30 PM UNDER 10’S AND UNDER 12’S JUNIOR COACHING CLINIC. 4.10 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS DRAGONS VS MAGPIES - REFS: B. RUGGERI & L. ANTHONY. 4.30 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TAIPANS VS MAGPIES - REFS: C. MYRTEZA & B. CATER. 4.50 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - DRAGONS VS TAIPANS - REFS: B. RUGGERI & T. TATTI. 5.10 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - TIGERS VS EAGLES - REFS: B.CATER & L. ANTHONY. 6.00 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - LAKERS VS HAWKES - REFS: B. & L. OSBORNE TABLELAND HOCKEY The U10’s again had some great games. Sharks took on the Atherton Raiders in what was a tense and exciting game. With Andrew Earl, Daniel Genge and Clairice Lucey playing some outstanding defence for the Sharks they kept Raiders to one goal only. Adam Keevers scored the sole goal for the Raiders. Tolga All Stars took on the might of the

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Sharks in the next game; again a hotly contested match.

Oliver May, Lucy Edsen and Jack Curcio fought hard in defence but could not keep Robbie Masasso out of the box for the All Stars. The final score of the game was 1/nil to the All Stars but did not reflect the great skill shown by all players. In the last match of the U10’s the All Stars battled it out with the Raiders. Ryleigh Sheahan, Jack Fealy and Alex McGowan showed some great skills both in attack and defence and supported Trent Delai who scored the only game of the match. The Raiders were fantastic in defence and showed some excellent and defensive play. All three teams are showing real skill and determination with games being fiercely contested each week. The leader board is extremely tight with Sharks leading on 11 followed by All Stars on 10 and Raiders on 9.

In the U13’s Emily Rivett, Alex Bew and Ella Curcio of Scorchers took on the might of the All Stars. The All Stars played very tactically with Abby Toshach, Hailey Fulgrabe and Maddie Hamilton scoring for the All Stars. Troopers took on Vikings in a thrilling, fast paced game with the final outcome not reflecting the intensity of the game. Ben Lowe scored the only goal for the Vikings whilst for Troopers Nick Edsen, Clem Lucey, Keelan Boyd and Jim Spencer all put goals away for their team. With a final score of 5/1 the Troopers remain on the top of the U13 ladder. Vikings and the All Stars are currently vying for 2nd and 3rd place with only one win separating them. Scorchers are 4th on the ladder but with each week show a level of determination not often seen and are a wonderful credit to their coach.

The leader board is extremely tight for the U17 with 3 teams, Voodoos, All Stars and Malanda Jaguars holding a share of 1st place.

This week the Totally Tilted U17 girls took on the All Stars with a great match being played. The Totally Tilted girls being coached by Paul Hubner have come ahead in leaps and bounds since the beginning of the season. With Lanie scoring a convincing goal for the Scorchers the team held the All Stars to 2/1. Lilly Curcio and S Cahe scored for the All Stars. The Malanda Jaguars put up a valiant fight against a very strong Voodoos. Unable to put away a couple of chances in the goal box the girls went down to Voo-

doos. Sophie Gampe and Rachel Parisie were dominant in the box for the Voodoos backed up by Alice Philips Nadia Tudini, Ashlee McDonald and Macey Pezellato all scoring . The U17 Bombers took on the U13 rep team; the Bombers were dominant with Paul Nasser scoring a hat tricks of goals. Special mention to the U13 Boys who showed great spirit and determination in this hard fought game.

In the Ladies Comp Cruisers took on Pluckers. Rylee Venables and Jess Richardson both scored for Pluckers but with some great defence the Cruisers held out the Pluckers in the final 10 minutes. Final score 2/0 to Pluckers. Shooters took on Belair in a great game with Angela Pollen and Erin Muller each scoring for Shooters. However these two goals couldn’t compete against Belair with Katrina Lange and Helen Harris putting 2 in the box each and Taylor Sommerville getting one in the box: Final score 5/2 to Belair.

In the Veterans Plastered Vets and Waterloo went head to head in tight match with Helen Harris Janea Harrison and Louisa Greatex scoring for Waterloo whilst Ann Roberts and Sharlene Burkit put away a goal each for Plastered Vets: final score 3/2 to Waterloo.

The men again played some great rounds: The U18 Bombers took on the K9’s and held them to three goals only.

Sam Parsons scored twice for the 9’s, with Paul Nasser backing up with a single goal. In the final game of the day Shamrocks took on White Knights. Again an extremely tight match with neither team really dominant. With the skill of Matt Fealy the White Knights defeated Shamrocks 1 nil.

Fixtures for 31 May 2014 10AM U6 & 8’S(U10 Teams) 11AM U10’S Field 1 Sharks V All Stars(Troopers): 11:23 am All Stars V Raiders(Vikings): 11: 46AM Raiders V Sharks(Troopers): 12:15PM U13 Field 1 Troopers V Scorchers(Voodoos): Field 2 Vikings V All Stars(Bombers) 1:35PM U17S Field 1 All Stars V U17 Boys Bombers(Shed Boss Shamrocks): Field 2 Totally Tilted V Voodoos(Totally Holcim): Field 3 U13 Boys Rep V Malanda Magic(Pluckers). 2:50 VETS/MEN Field 2 Woteva V Plastered Vets(Shooters): Field 3 Waterloo V Totally Holcim(Cruisers): Field 1 Shed Boss Shamrocks V U17 Bombers(White Knights). 4:05 MEN/LA-

DIES Field 3 Cruisers V Shooters(Plastered Vets): Field 2 Belair V Pluckers(Woteva): Field 1 K9’s V Knights U18(Bombers). anteen: 9.45-11 ALL PARENTS: 11-12:10 All Stars: 12:10-1:30 Troopers: 1:30-2:50 Bombers: 2:504:05 Belair: 4:05-CLOSE Waterloo: Bar Mens Teams Please, Mareeba Rifle Club inc.

The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a double 500yd, 15 shot comp. on Sunday the 25th May 2014. Conditions were very good. Only three shooters this week with John Baxter confined to Ozcare Malanda. John is recovering as well as can be expected and is hoping to return to shooting a bit later now as he has had another health crisis, however as the old cat with the proverbial 9 lives, he is coming around again.

F Open: J. Todd (Mareeba): 80.3; 87.8 – 167.11.

F STD A. Simpson (Mareeba): 82.2; 82.5 – 164.7 Target Rifle D. Ford (Mareeba): 73.4; 74.5 – 147.9 The Mareeba Rifle Club will be shooting a double 800yd, 15 shot comp on the 1st June 2014.

MAREEBA GOLF CLUB 22-05-14 Thursday Sporters: Winner Steve Christopher 22 (count back) R/up Jacqui Lambert 22 NTP 8 Brett Stallan, 13 Jacqui Lambert, Raffle Tim Lambert 24-05-14 Saturday Stroke Sponsor Darrin Hastie Winner Wez Hodi 64 R/up Mark Bestmann 68 NTP 4 Frank Power 8 Dave Lawler 11 Michael Court 13 Frank Power, all from Cairns GC 11 2nd Ladies Christine Benjamin Run down John Bishop 69 Darryl Wall 71 Ron Blake 71 Jacqui Lambert 71 Jeff Scott 71. 25-05-14 Sunday 2 Ball Ambrose 12 teams competed winners Jacqui & Tim Lambert 63.4 R/up Kevin Collins & Chris Moore 3rd Chris Young & Ross Arcidiacono NAGA Frank Baldwin(look good in Pink feet warmer) & Brian Callow, NTP 4 Chris Moore 8 Elso Iuretigh 11 Lui Dezen 13 Shane Hearps (Cairns GC) 11 2nd Ladies Jacqui Lambert. Next Saturday 31-05-14 Monthly Medal Sponsor, Mareeba Leagues Club, Sunday Stableford Sponsor MGC Meat Voucher. On 14th & 15th June Club Championships will see how good of response we have.

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EXPRESS sPORT Cooktown’s ‘KO Joe’ Pope, 15, won a gold medal at international amateur Muay Thai titles in Malaysia earlier in the month. Pic by Sarah Martin

K.O. JOE

By Boyd Robertson

A promising young Cooktown fighter has returned from the International Federation of Muay-Thai Amateur (IFMA) World Championships with a gold medal and is already planning his next fight.

Joe Pope, 15, travelled to Malaysia in early May for the IFMA titles and won his single fight in the 59-kilogram category by knock-out in the first round.

The victory follows up two similar first-round knockouts wins at Australian junior championships on the Gold Coast last year.

Joe, a Cooktown lad born and bred

that trains at the Full Boar Thai Boxing gym, is now preparing for fights in Cairns in June and August, in addition to Full Boar’s main show in Cooktown in September.

At the end of the year Joe plans to travel to Thailand to live and train further in Muay Thai for some time.

Sarah Martin from Full Boar described Joe as a ‘very technical’ fighter and ‘always good to watch.’

“Joe has been training with us since he was about nine,” Martin said.

“He’s very neat, he’s very technical and very evasive in his fights.

“He’s good to watch, it’s like watching a Muay Thai technician.”

Lucy Goodsell (far right) was judged the best dressed lady out of this glamourous field of contestants

Zatsacat crosses the line for the Magic Millions race

Jamie Edwards, birthday girl Nadia Trask, Sarah Doyle and Nikita Trask

Fashion and fun at races A break in the southern Tableland’s recent rainy weather for the Airfirst Race Day at Atherton Turf Club on May 24 saw a sizeable crowd turn out to see the action both on and off the track.

The day’s flagship race, the 1400m Tableland Batteries Magic Millions / FNQ Up and Coming Stayers, was won by jockey Peter Cullen atop Zatsacat.

Bucasia Beach carried Braydn Swaffer to second place, with Caravan Sang taking out third.

Canhedance was the fastest horse in the 1200m Airfirst Open Handicap.

The winner of the 1000-metre Happy Birthday Terry

Ayliffe Benchmark race, titled in honour of the event’s main sponsor, was Glaurung, jockeyed by Nor Yadi.

The winner of the 1200-metre You Want Me Contracting Maiden Plate race was Graham Watson atop Outback Supremacy.

The 1200-metre Peanut Company of Australia Benchmark race was won by Kirk Stone atop Little Miss Eva. 15-year old Aimee Hinsch from Yungaburra was judged the Best Dressed Teen for Fashions of the Field, while 71-year-old Alison Wilson from Tolga won Best Dressed Mature Lady.

Lucy Goodsell took out Best Dressed Lady.

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Top school racers in Barron canoe comp

By Boyd Robertson The best paddlers from the Tableland’s schools broke records at the BRC12 canoe race between Mareeba and Biboohra on May 10.

The 12-kilometre race along the Barron River was held a day before the larger 50-kilometre BRC50 event between Mareeba and Kuranda, drawing competitors from regional and interstate levels.

A release of about 1.7 metres of water from Tinaroo Dam coincided with the race, helping paddlers achieve record times across the board.

The school’s fastest racer and top junior competitor overall was 16-year-old Mareeba State High School (MSHS) student Matthew Lep, who came in with a time of 59 minutes and 15 seconds.

Josh Priestly from St Stephen’s Catholic College was the second-fastest male on one hour, four minutes and 29 seconds.

The fastest female student team in the TC2 Canadian challenge was MSHS students Lisa-Maree Toohey and Alexandra Barbir with a time of one hour, 16 minutes and

24 seconds.

The second-fastest female team was Jasmine Anderson and Lauren Elmes on one hour, 32 minutes and 47 seconds.

The fastest male team was Ethan Miller and Shaun Johnston on one hour, nine minutes and 57 seconds.

Jackson Brown and Rhys Harvey were the fastest male double.

Race co-ordinator and MSHS teacher Terry McClelland said student performances had been outstanding, particularly that of Matthew Lep. “You don’t get below an hour on the BRC12 unless you train and train hard,” he said.

“We were very lucky and thankful for the water release from Tinaroo which helped with the speed but the effort put in by all the contestants was still very impressive – Matthew in particular because he was learning to use a Kevlar canoe.

“We are looking at working with the Mareeba Shire Council and other canoe clubs to make next year’s BRC event an iconic paddling event that coincides with races at Mt Isa – the idea is that people can drive up from the coast and do 102 kilometres of paddling over two weekends.”

Mareeba State High School students Ethan Miller, Jasmine Anderson, Alexandra Barbir, Lisa-Maree Toohey, Shaun Johnston, Matthew Lep, Jackson Brown and Rhys Harvey along with teacher Jamie Gardiner (bottom left) all came in with impressive times at the BRC12 canoe race along the Barron River on May 10.

Bulls keep on winning The Mareeba Bulls premier mens side has stamped their authority on the local league and remained the only undefeated team in the 2014 competition coming away with a comprehensive 3-0 win over the previously undefeated Edge Hill Tigers on Sunday May 25.

The Bulls wore a pink strip in memory of Indie Rose and a minute silence was held before the kick off.

The bulls lead 1-0 at half time with a goal from Elliot Gardner and won the match with a second goal from The Mareeba State School’s boys side won all their games at the annual Bill Turner Cup at Davies Park. St Stephen’s girls side won the female games.

Roosters, Gators lose The Mareeba Gladiators A Grade side has gone down swinging against the Innisfail Leprechauns in an away game on May 24, losing 38-18.

The Gladiator’s try scorers for the match were Joe Sio, Dwyane Williams and Jahman Gela, with Jack Hogan successfully converting all three tries.

The Gladiators Reserves and Under 18s received an even more serious battering, going down 30-6 and 60-22 respectively.

Shane Hinkley was the Reserves’ only try-scorer, with Robert Leecheu convert-

ing his try.

The Under 18s’ try scorers were Brendan Volpe, Ian King, Henley Tabuai and Adam McCarthy, with Tyrun Boyle converting three tries.

The badly undermanned Atheron Roosters A Grade side lost 74-4.

The Roosters Reserves lost 42-28 and the Under 18s tied 28-28.

The Roosters have a much-needed bye this weekend, while the Gladiators start Round 2 in an away game agsint Brothers.

Gardner and Robert Pendenza scoring the third.

Bulls coach Alex Srhoj was proud of the effort and fight in a tycpical Edge Hill home game. “It was a big fight today, we had to fight, we had to work hard and we came out on top, which is a credit to the boys” Srhoj said.

“Our midfield was great today, with Vic out, Benny and Penny really stepped up and Wayne was outstanding today.” The bulls take on Stratford Dolphins at home this weekend.

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