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he Federal Government’s asylum seeker policy has been branded a welcome mat for refugees to enter Australia illegally through the far north. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch and State Member for Cook David Kempton have slammed the new policy which came into effect on July 19. Under the regional settlement arrangements asylum seekers will be sent to Papua New Guinea for assessment and if found to be a refugee will be settled there. Mr Kempton and Mr Entsch said the Australian border on Cape York is largely unmanned and that refugees could easily find their way into the country through the Torres Strait. Travel between PNG and the Torres Strait is fluid with the Torres Strait Treaty allowing traditional inhabitants to travel to certain islands within a protected area without having to carry any identification. In 2012-13, there were 24,513 traditional visits made by PNG inhabitants to the islands allowed for in the treaty. The only requirement of this travel is that an inhabitant gets a “prior advice notice” from a registered signatory (village chairman). A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said movement within Torres Strait was monitored by 15 officers from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. “The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has 15 movement monitoring officers in the Torres Strait who work closely with island councils and the community to manage the traditional flow of people under the Treaty and report on any other movements in the region,” the spokesperson said. “Non-traditional inhabitants that arrive in the Torres Strait without a visa are unlawful non-citizens who are subject to mandatory immigration detention and may be transferred to a designated regional processing country.” Member for Cook David Kempton said the Federal Government is naive if it thinks that refugees settled in PNG will give up on moving to Australia. Cont. P2
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LNP candidate for Kennedy Noeline Ikin and Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Michael Ronaldson (right) with Vietnam veteran John Hardy and Ms Ikin’s campaign manager John Mudge (left) at the Rocky Creek Memorial Park on July 22
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By Boyd Robertson A plan to convert the igloo at the Rocky Creek Memorial Park into a military museum by Atherton Rotary has been given a potential boost by a visit from Federal Opposition members. Candidate for Kennedy Noeline Ikin showed Senator Michael Ronaldson, the Shadow Minister for Veterans Affairs, around the Rocky Creek facility on July 22. Mr Ronaldson was in far north Queensland for two veterans’ forums in Mareeba and Gordonvale, where he met with the representatives of the region’s main veteran’s organisations including the RSL and Legacy. The Rocky Creek Memorial park stands on the site of a major military hospital during the Second World War, with about 2000 staff and capacity for more than 5000 patients, most of whom were Allied soldiers wounded during fighting in the Papua New Guinea and Pacific campaigns. The igloo served as the facility’s cinema, giving rehabilitated soldiers a chance
for some entertainment before they were returned to the front lines. Atherton Rotary became trustees of the structure from the Tablelands Regional Council three months ago, and are planning to convert it to a military museum. Ms Ikin said bringing Mr Ronaldson to the facility would mean it would not be forgotten if the LNP becomes government. “It’s always easier to have the decisionmaker up here and seeing it with his own eyes,” she said. “If I win Kennedy I’ll be an advocate for the project, definitely – my grandfather fought in PNG and his brother was trained here on the Tableland.” Mr Ronaldson said he was hopeful the project was a success, but stopped short of promising actual funding. “With everyone working together I hope that this could be achieved as a short to medium-term goal,” he said. “I will continue to work with Noeline Ikin to determine what is needed and what funding avenues might be available.” Atherton Rotary president John Mont-
gomery said refurbishing the igloo would promote tourism in the area by attracting the families of former servicemen. “I think there’s a very tangible interest in the facility from people all over the country,” he said. “The Rocky Creek facility is ideally positioned along the rail trail, so it’s an attractive stop-off point along that route.” Mr Montgomery said Atherton Rotary will need about $300,000 to restore the igloo and establish the museum. “We’ll be falling on our own reserves for this, as well as putting requests to the community for both cash and in-kind donations – anything like timber, labour or expertise will be very handy,” he said. “We’ve already had a great reaction from the community and we are confident that we’ll raise enough.” During the Second World War the Tablelands became a vital staging point for campaigns in the Pacific and PNG, with army camps established at Tinaroo, Kairi, Atherton, Wongabel, Herberton, Wondecla, Ravenshoe and Garnet.
“It is ridiculous to think that refugees once settled in PNG will stay there,” he said. “The reality is that the Australian border in the north is largely unprotected and is fairly unprotectable. “If any of these refugees really wanted to they could get from PNG to Cairns they could do it fairly easily in two days.” Mr Entsch said refugees, particularly Muslims, resettled in PNG would find integrating into the devoutly catholic country difficult. “People need to understand that PNG’s education system is run by the churches and that the country is deeply Christian,” he said. “The thousands of asylum seekers Kevin Rudd intends on sending to PNG simply won’t be accepted by the community and anyone resettled there will be looking for a way to get out. “They [people smugglers] are simply going to change the way they do business and the reality is that in a small aircraft or even a dingy it won’t take them long to get to the Australian mainland.” Labor candidate for Leichhardt Billy Gordon accused Mr Kempton and Mr Entsch of “fear mongering”. Mr Gordon said the idea that refugees would be able to simply slip through the Torres Strait undetected were ridiculous. “If people want to try and sneak through the Torres Strait to Australia they will be detained,” he said. “This is just the LNP fear mongering and trying to test our resolve on this issue. “The most important thing here is to stop children and women drowning in our seas by telling these people smugglers that coming to Australia is no longer on the table.”
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Tough times: Cattle industry leaders Alison Penfold (Australian Livestock Exporters Association), Jed Matz (CEO, Cattle Council of Australia), Brent Finlay (Vice President, NFF), Luke Bowen (NTCA), Peter Hall (Vice-President, Cattle Council), David Warriner (President, NTCA), The Hon. John Cobb, Ian Burnett (President AgForce) address graziers at the Northern Beef Stakeholder Forum. Summit some progress had been made but that many graziers still faced an uncertain future. “We went down there to make sure that Government is aware that the landscape for cattle producers is changing on a daily basis,” he said. “The continuing inability for us to market our product has created a real cash flow problem right across our northern graziers that have put the sustainability of the whole industry in jeopardy. “In the industry right now we are getting the lowest prices for our product, our debt burden is the highest it has been and because of the drought many have sold next year’s cattle at a 50 per cent reduction in return. That means next year we will have a 50 per cent reduction in production. “It is a vicious cycle and government need to be aware that what the industry is going through right now is not just a short-term hiccup.” Mr Hughes said the devastation the live cattle trade ban to Indonesia had been crippling too many graziers and was only recently looking like being resolved. On July 19, Indonesia announced that it would
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he need for a cattle processing plant in far north Queensland, revision of a financial assistance package and rebuilding ties with Indonesia were the key agenda items for graziers at a national cattle forum last week. On July 23, about 120 northern Australian cattle producers descended on Mount Isa for the Northern Beef Steakholder Forum convened by the Cattle Council of Australia, NT Cattlemens Association, Meat and Livestock Association and AgForce. Barry Hughes a grazier from North Head Station near Georgetown attended the meetings as chair of the Northern Gulf Grazing Group and the Beef Crisis Steering Committee. Mr Hughes said the key reason for attending the meeting was to get face time with Federal agriculture minister Joel Fitzgibbon, the opposition’s shadow minister John Cobb as well as Queensland agriculture minister John McVeigh. Mr Hughes said since more than 500 graziers gathered at Richmond in May for the Beef Crisis
accept an additional 25,000 animals for export over the coming three months as well as lifting weight restrictions. “It is all about market access and for the northern Australia beef herd the availability of export markets is essential so it [the Indonesian decision] is showing we are at least moving in the right direction,” Mr Hughes said. A beef processing facility in far north Queensland also needed to become a priority according to Mr Hughes. “There is only one beef processing facility in north Queensland and that is at Townsville. The waiting list is so long that by the time they get there they have lost 100 kilograms of body weight,” he said. “There is a dire need for another processing plant that can focus of sending beef directly to south-east Asia as a quartered product.” Mr McVeigh acknowledged the difficulties facing the industry at the forum and said if the industry continued to weaken the State Government would not rule out boosting the financial assistance package.
Mr Fitzgibbon said he regretted the live cattle ban to Indonesia in 2011 but that the focus now needs to shift to how the government can held the industry get through the tough times. Liberal National Party candidate for Kennedy Noeline Ikin attended the forum and said while it provided a “useful chance for communication” there was no tangible actions that will come as a result of the forum. “I think the grazing industry has a bright future ahead of it but the solutions to a lot of its problems are going to have to be long-term fixes. And that’s a problem because farmers right now are looking at their situation as just trying to survive the next couple of months,” she said. “Landholders would like to hear more about clear decisions that are relevant to them. “General discussion is good, but when you go back to the farm and look at a cow that’s staring back at you needing a feed that isn’t there, it doesn’t help.” The forum ran from 11am to 5pm before a network function at the Mount Isa Civic Centre from 6pm until 9pm.
Mareeba cinema seeking a name A new cinema operating out of the Mareeba RSL is on track to open its doors in early September but is missing one key component – a name. The Mareeba RSL has put the call out for primary and secondary students in Mareeba to come up with a name for the cinema. Mareeba RSL general manager Warren Thompson said the only requirement for the name is that “it be in the theme of the RSL”. “We have the Diggers Bistro and the Flak Jacket Shed so we are looking for an original
name for the cinema that is in that sort of vein,” he said. “We wanted to give students a chance at naming the cinema because our hope is for the next five to seven years they will be the primary ones supporting us. “Our hope is that this gives them a little ownership of the cinema and I can’t wait to see what they come up with.” The student who submits the winning entry will receive a three-month gold pass to the cinema which will entitle them to unlimited screen-
ings for two adults and two children. The winning students class will also be given a behind the scenes tour of the cinema. The 175-seat cinema will feature an 8-metre wide, 3.2-metre high retractable screen with 3D capacity and will operate seven days a week with up to three screenings a day. It will show first-release movies, screening the latest blockbusters at the same time as the major cinema complexes on the coast. For more details about the competition contact the Mareeba RSL on 4092 1396.
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say on the future direction of the far north and participate in The Queensland Plan - A 30-year vision for Queensland. The Queensland Plan was announced in February 2013 with a summit held in Mackay in May and a second summit scheduled for October. The plan will be released later in the year. At the May summit, Rio Tinto’s Gareth Manderson, Leon Yeatman from Mapoon and Emily Vohland from Mareeba represented Cook. This latest announcement from Mr Kempton represents the chance for the rest of the community to have a say. Mr Kempton has chosen to undertake a wide-reaching survey and a twoday intensive workshop later in August to formulate his electorate’s response to the plan. The online survey will explore who we are, what we currently experience in the far north, and what we want for the future. The survey is open to all with an interest in the Cook electorate, and unlike previous surveys, the results will be fully mapped and made public. To complete the survey, visit http:// survey.valuescentre.com/dynamicexchange Username: 092013 Password: values State rules out ‘cracker night’ Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps will not ask his Department to undertake a review of regulations to reinstate ‘cracker night’ or ‘Guy Fawkes night’. Mr Cripps said a ban on unlicensed people buying, selling, using or possessing fireworks in Queensland had been in force since 1972. “Fireworks are not toys and are very dangerous in the hands of inexperienced, untrained people. They can result in death or serious injury, including loss of sight, loss of limbs and serious burns,” Mr Cripps said. “At the time cracker night was banned in Queensland, fireworks were the third-largest cause of eye injury in the State.
“Each year serious incidents occurred, which sometimes left people with permanent serious injuries and disabilities. “I’m not a supporter of the nanny state or the fun police, but the fact remains fireworks are a type of explosive and these products are properly regulated for good community safety reasons. “The same ban applies in all other States and territories except the Northern Territory. “I acknowledge many Queenslanders would have fond memories of cracker night, but modern fireworks and explosives were more powerful than in the past. “The use of fireworks in Queensland is strictly regulated to ensure that only licensed and properly-trained fireworks operators can handle them in a safe environment at public fireworks displays. “Anyone caught possessing or using illegal fireworks will be prosecuted and the penalties are severe - up to a $44,000 fine or six months in jail.” Mt Baldy fun run Atherton Lioness Club will host a fun run in the Mt Baldy State Forest on August 18, as part of the Atherton Maize Festival. For more information contact Glenda McAuliffe on 4095 5197. Funding boost for gym Children at Mareeba Gymnastics Club are jumping, tumbling and somersaulting with joy following a $1200 grant from Telstra’s Kids Fund program. The local gymnastics club will now be able to purchase protective floor matting to increase the safety of its future gymnastic champions. It also hopes the new matting will help promote the club’s headquarters far and wide as a modern facility perfect for major competitive gymnastic meets, attracting competitors from across the region. It is just one of 625 community nonprofit organisations across Australia that will this year share in $750,000 of Telstra’s Kids Fund grants available through the Telstra Foundation.
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LAUNCH OF THE CARRIERS ARMS HOTEL SATURDAY 17th August 17 2013 11.30am to 1.00pm
COME AND HAVE A BEER AS IT WAS IN THE BY-GONE DAYS! Including FREE ‘Sausage Sizzle’ Lunch and Cash Bar First beer sold in the Carriers Arms to be Auctioned - proceeds towards new MHC building expansion!
Factory, Dole Banana FOLLOWED BY A Perlite Packing Shed & JW Plastics ‘TAG ALONG TOUR’ (Registration 11.30am - 12.45pm on 17/8/2013 at the Heritage Centre)
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2013 Atherton Gem Festival NEW VENUE!
Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth shows off the official Emirates Melbourne Cup along with Herberton State School students Amy Shade, Liam Drew, Lilly Henning and Piper Gurkle at the Herberton Historic Village on July 26.
Melbourne Cup a coup for Herberton Village By Boyd Robertson
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n appearance by the official Emirates Melbourne Cup on July 26 has proven to be a charity windfall for the Herberton Historic Village. The Village, owned by Craig and Connie Kimberly, used the arrival of the solid-gold Cup to raise more than $800 for the restoration of the historic Herberton-Atherton railway line. The money, given as gold-coin donations by people arriving to see the Cup, will go toward the construction of a shed for workers to store tools in while working on the railway. The Cup, handmade from solid gold and valued at more than $175,000, visited the Historic Village as part of a national tour promoting the Melbourne race. It arrived at the village on a historic railway car with great fanfare, carried by Tour Ambassador Shelia Laxon, the first female to train a Melbourne Cup-winning horse. It was presented for public viewing by Victoria Racing Club representative Joe McGrath, Member for Kennedy Bob Katter, Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth and Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rosa Lee Long. Herberton Historic Village won the right to host the Cup for the day after a successful tender to the Victoria Racing Club that demonstrated the venue’s link to the racing industry. Herberton’s races once outclassed the Melbourne Cup in terms of prize money – in 1884, the Bally-Finnegan race, held where the Wondecla airstrip now stands, offered a purse of more than £4800, which equates to more than $1 million today. The Melbourne Cup did not exceed the BallyFinnegan race until 1888. Herberton is also the final resting place of Australia’s true first female jockey.
Disguising herself as a man, Sydney woman Wilhemena Smith rode under the alias of “Bill Smith” in races all over far north Queensland in the 1940s and 1950s. Keeping her conversations with other jockeys to a minimum and arriving to races wearing racing silks under workmen’s clothes, Ms Smith successfully maintained her disguise until her death in 1975. Pam O’Neill and Linda Jones were the first female jockeys to be officially licensed in Australia. Mr Katter said the Cup’s appearance at the village highlighted the need for ad-
ditional investment in tourism projects south of Cairns. “Cairns sends most of its eco-tourism north to the Daintree and Port Douglas, which isn’t always the best move in my opinion,” Mr Katter said. “Down here we have proper jungle, not just rainforest scrub; we’ve got cassowaries, croc farms and white-water rafting. “There needs to be a capitalisation on this – particularly since the last time I took a drive on the Great Ocean Road, I stopped to watch grass grow because it was more exciting.”
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CAIRNS AND HINTERLAND HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICE (CHHHS) COMMUNITY CONSULTATION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP HINTERLAND HUB (MOSSMAN; MAREEBA; ATHERTON; OUTLYING WESTERN SHIRES) The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Board is seeking expressions of interest from members of the community who are interested in representing the community on our Community Consultation Committee – Hinterland Hub. The purpose of the Committee is to recommend to the Board strategies to progress health initiatives and partnership actions emanating from the CHHHS Health Service Plan 2012 – 2026. Persons wishing to express an interest or have any enquiries can contact the Consumer & Community Engagement Coordinator: Phone: 4226 5219 Email: chhhs-engagement@health.qld.gov.au Website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_ hinterland/html/engagement-home.asp Expression of interest must be submitted no later than 5pm, Wednesday 14 August 2013. Great state. Great opportunity.
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The Atherton Tableland Mineral and lapidary Club will be holding its annual gem festival this Sunday, August 4, and the popular event now has a new location. Everyone new and old to welcome to come along. The Club moved from the Atherton Show Grounds in November and is now resident at the Tolga Racetrack Reserve. Easy to find, turn at Tolga Woodworks and follow the signs. Last year saw a turn-out of rock hounds from all over with visiting stallholders, displays and club demonstrations of jewellery making, faceting and rock cutting. Club executive said that they anticipate an increase in stallholders this year as the success of previous years is now being recognized. Admission is free and food and raffles will be available. The festival coincides with the Tolga Monthly Market, so visitors will have great shopping choices. Those interested will be able to walk through the new premises and will be amazed at the work done by members to bring the building up to a safe and attractive work environment. The Club’s curator now hosts a very informative rock, mineral and gem museum, specifically featuring local products and finds. A great place for the school children to browse. The club is keen to welcome past members for a cuppa and of course to pick their brains of local fossicking successes. An important message that the Club executive wish to promote is that “don’t throw away those rocks in the shed when grandad is finished with them”, call the Club as good rocks are now difficult to find. They will even pick them up. For further information, contact, Secretary Ken on 4095 5628.
Atherton Tableland Mineral and Lapidary Club Inc.
MAREEBA INTERNATIONAL CLUB presents...
FRIULANI NIGHT!
Saturday 10th August
• Traditional Friulani feast, sweets, tea & coffee • Music by “Werner” • Lucky door prizes & raffles Admission: 0-4 yrs No Charge - 5-12 yrs $20 13yrs and over $30 Per Person Bookings close 7pm Friday prior to function To book phone Gabriele after hours on 4093 2153 or 0427 696 297
Gem Festival
This Sunday 4th August, 2013 @ Tolga Racecourse NEW Clubrooms
Gemstone & Silver Displays Jewellery
> Demonstrations & Cabachon Faceting > Dealers Welcome > Parking Available > Morning & Afternoon Tea Saturday March 23 0800 - 1200 > BBQ / Drinks Sausage Sizzle
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Community CELEBRATIONS
Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is pictured above with his bride Yolonde (nee Werner) whom he married on July 6 on their property in Malanda. A total of 60 guests were in attendance including Joe Hockey and Brendan Nelson among others.
Grow me instead….
It is a fact, sad but true, that most of Australia’s worst environmental weeds are garden escapes. That is, they were brought into Australia because someone thought that they would look nice in gardens, but before we knew it they had jumped the white picket fence and started to invade our vast continent. So, the Australian nursery industry has joined with the Australian Government in the fight against invasive garden plants, and has instigated a programme called “Grow Me Instead” to assist gardeners to avoid planting potential weeds and to choose non-invasive plants instead. Go to the website www.growmeinstead.com.au. This website is easy to use, and is a wonderful resource for gardeners and landholders. Here’s just some of the helpful suggestions: The Cocos Palm (or Queen Palm) is an introduced palm from South America. It is fast growing and very resilient, and birds and bats love the fruit. So (you guessed it, if you didn’t know already) it has spread far and wide throughout our countryside, coming up all through our gardens and native forests. In short, it has made a right pest of itself. Here at Yuruga, we are constantly pulling out seedlings that come up all through our gardens, and if we weren’t vigilant we would have a forest of Queen Palms and nothing else. Native palms such as the Alexander Palm and Foxtail Palm are much more suitable for tropical gardens. Another pest that comes up all through our gardens is the exotic Ardisia, a shrub with thickish leathery leaves, reddish new growth, and masses of red to purple-black berries which are spread in huge numbers by birds. Consequently they come everywhere in gardens throughout our region, and in the bush. Some people’s gardens are a forest of Ardisia and virtually nothing else. So you do need to be vigilant and pull them out straight away before they take over. Replace them with some of our beautiful tropical native shrubs such as Lilly-pillies, Gardenias, Phyllanthus and Cleistanthus. The Grow Me Instead website is a wealth of information. In case you are tempted to plant other invasive species such as Mother-in-Law’s Tongue, Canna Lily, Neem Tree, Brazilian Cherry, Duranta …the list goes on…, go to the website and choose a non-invasive native alternative. Or, call into Yuruga and we’ll do all the thinking for you. We are passionate about preserving our natural environment.
Happy (weed-free) gardening!
Peter & Ann
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Wall of Hope in Mareeba Pictured above is the artist impression of the ‘Wall of Hope’ which is to be built at Centenary Park, Mareeba, with all proceeds going to Cancer Council Queensland (CCQ). The project is being driven by CCQ Hope Ambassador and Mareeba resident, Vilma Moriconi. The wall will be the only one of its kind in far north Queensland. To be a part of this special project you can purchase a brick for $50 and have either the name of your lost loved one, the name of a survivor or a cancer fighter or even an individual or business who wants to show their support. This is a way of giving back to the community – everyone can be a part of the fight against cancer. Anyone interested in purchasing a brick or bricks, on the Wall of Hope can contact Ms Moriconi at 0427 144 104 or drop into The Express office on Walsh Street.
STRAIGHT TALKING with Tablelands Regional Council Mayor Rosa Lee Long
• It is now only about five months until the de-amalgamation of the existing Tablelands Regional Council takes effect. This complex process is being carried out according to State Government regulations. Central to that process is the establishment of a Transfer Committee, of TRC CEO (Ian Church) and the Mareeba Transfer Manager (Rod Ferguson). This committee makes all of the decisions about how the de-amalgamation is to occur. One of the key roles of the Transfer Committee is to decide de-amalgamation costs. They are making sure that the future TRC ratepayers are not subsidising the establishment of the new Mareeba Shire Council and also that the cost of establishing the new Mareeba Shire Council is as low as practical. As at 28th June 2013, the de-amalgamation cost incurred is $256,000. At present, the Committee is focussing on working out which of the current Council staff will work for each of the two future councils. New TRC will be done first and this should be finalised by late August, and followed by new MSC. At this stage, everything is on track to have new TRC and new MSC open for business from the beginning of 2014 as separate Councils. If you would like to know more and want to follow the progress of the de-amalgamation in more detail, information is available on the
Tablelands Regional Council website. Just look for the de-amalgamation tab. • The recent distribution of recycling bins in the former Atherton Shire area now puts it on the same footing as the former Herberton and Eacham Shires. Instructions for their use are on the lids. Also, please continue to put any glass in the recycling bins as this is a great help in handling the waste at our transfer stations. • Many of you will know Tommy Prior from Chillagoe. The Chillagoe townsfolk put on a tribute weekend for Tom to celebrate his contribution and dedication to servicing Chillagoe and also the remote areas of Far North Queensland. Many thanks to Tom who truly is a local icon, also well known for his passion for Ford vehicles. • The Queensland Music Festival Flying Outback Tour in Mareeba was well attended recently and from all accounts was a great hit.
Rosa
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Community CELEBRATIONS Football fans at Borzi Park, Saturday July 27
Christmas in July at Davies Park, Saturday July 27
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Zumba lovers turned out in the colourful pink and sparkley masses on Saturday July 27 for the Indie Zumbathon. The fundraising event held at the Mareeba RSL from 4pm to 5.30pm was put on by Zumba 2XS with all money raised going to the IndieStructables for Indie Rose Taurima in her 2 0 PM AEST fight against Leukaemia.
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FabulousThink Fabulous, Feel Fabulous, Be Fabulous! Benefits of Massage for Children and Adolescents Massage is a form of touch therapy that has been utilized for centuries by all ages. According to the Australian Association of Massage Therapists (AAMT) massage is the ‘hands on’ practice of influencing muscles and soft tissue of the body to improve health and wellbeing. Children and adolescents experience stress just like adults do. While it’s not the same as running a business or paying off a car, childhood stressors can take their toll on your child’s energy levels. Stressors include: • Exams and school pressure • Social Issues • Family quarrels such as divorce • Lose and grief Regular massage therapy can act as a stress buster for children and adolescences. Imbalances in the muscular system can affect sleep patterns, which in turn affects mood & behaviour. Other benefits of massage for young children include: • Assist with growing pains • Over exertion and sports injuries • Postural imbalances • Headaches • Depression and anxiety We invite you to come and see us at Care Chiropractic Queensland for a complementary consultation to determine if massage is right for your child and what they can expect.
Kerry Orsini-Byron Qualified Therapist in Massage (Member of M.A.A)
The conscious lifestyler Yellow Eagle the art of movement and Conscious Eating invite you to a full-day workshop to experience the activation of this energy, creating movement into the physical and eating consciously. Would you like to find the truth in how you and your body are designed? It is time to step into the ‘energetic reality’ with your body through movement and eating. It is logical and easy to create a new way of seeing our body as energy through movement and eating using the body’s sensors. Is it possible to access more awareness with ‘energies’ with ‘knowing’ your body’s design through movement? Is it possible that food actually supports an can alter your consciousness? Joshua is now combining two systems, The Art of Movement and Conscious Eating. Have you ever experienced someone who nurtures and knows how your body works and gifts you access to your truth’s?
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This will be a fun day into seeing You and Your body in a whole new light. Never been done before you get how your body moves and takes in foods and drinks. Joshua has lived and uncovered the truths of how the ‘energetics’ can be fully embodied into movement and interpreting what your body is choosing. He will give you some tools that you can use at your leisure for movements and exercises, rather than abuse your body when exercising. The tools and principles for movement also apply to food and diet. This full day will reveal false ideas and embrace all of you into what you desire. Would you be open to the possibility that even the most intense exercises are still expansive and light on your body and give you a true foundation to grow? Would you be open to the possibility of no more diets and instead use tools that you can access for a healthy and vibrant body? What if it only takes you and your awareness? A full-day workshop is now available to experience the activation of this energy, creating movement into the physical and eating consciously. The key to the day is to know and perceive the principles or tools that are given, so that you remain your own guru and you don’t have to follow someone else. Commonly we diminish ourselves by believing we need to follow others. Here, you get the tools to expand yourself continuously. The day will include movements and ‘exercises’, then tasting and tantalizing your sensors over lunch, followed by discussion and connecting with the foods through your sensors. Imagine someone actually sharing a conscious experience while you experience it with your sensors? When: Sunday 11 August 2013 Where: Pachamama House, 30 Barron Falls Road, Kuranda. From: 9am – 3:00pm. Cost: $180.00 per person. ($90 + 90 Bartels option available) Includes: Lunch- Raw Mains, Salads, Smoothies, Nutmylks, Raw deserts (chocolate and more) What to Bring: Favourite chair, and yoga mat/ pillow. All enquiries call Joshua Geyl Mob. 0432588331 Email: jshgeyl@yahoo.com.au www: personaltrainerqueensland.com.au
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The LAND Numbers up at cattle sale
Numbers were up by 250 head to 607 head at the Mareeba Combined Agents sale. The Far North Show Circuit came to a close and the Mossman Show cattle were penned at Mareeba. 60 head of prime cattle met with 3 Local Butchers and 1 Export Works competition. Mrs Melva Osborne from Daintree took out the Most Success-
ful Exhibitor. The rest of the fat cattle consisted of mainly Cows in the 400-520 kg range and on average stayed the same as last weeks rates. The Bulls yarded held to last week. In the Store section Buyers were lacking and large lines of Heifers, 129 yearlings av. $99 up to 200 kg. Up to 300 kg 54 av. $155.
Great opportunity for beef producers Malanda State High School students learning how to present show cattle.
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ableland beef producers will have the opportunity to attend a Beef Producers’ field day to be held on August 4 at Malanda State High School’s new Agriculture Trade Training Centre. The field day has been organised by the Malanda Beef Plan Group to showcase the school’s new agricultural facilities and will run from 9am until 3pm. Landmark have organised Todd Donaldson to give a speech
about Hormonal Growth Promotants and Scott Adams on reproductive diseases and vaccines. There will also be a speech from AgForce director Alex Stubbs as well as a series of practical demonstrations. Malanda Beef Plan Group representative Bruce Carcary said the field day is being held as a ‘follow up’ due to the strong interest and support shown from producers over the past couple of years.
“The field day will highlight the new Trade Training Centre for Agriculture at the school and the great work that is being done with students - both for those ‘off the land’ and those who are not but are still keenly interested in pursuing a career in agriculture,” he said. Reservations for the Field Day are essential and can be made by calling Glenyse on 4095 2280 or Elizabeth on 4097 2293.
Charlie Nastasi
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TABLELAND MILL SUGAR VARIETY REPORT
For Week 7 - ending 21st July, 2013
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James GOwan mOB: 0408 105 206
k228 Q237 Q124 Q183 Q231 Q208 Q151 Q135 Q200 Q138 Q220 Q172 Q186 Q191 Q199 Q230 Q250 Q251
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Week CCs 15.11 14.88 14.10 14.04 13.92 13.81 13.74 13.71 13.27 13.06 12.71 14.03
seAson to dAte tonnes CCs 36328 14.49 1941 13.43 355 13.98 21111 13.17 27903 13.32 65658 13.15 1094 13.26 1067 13.05 14059 12.43 542 11.86 3105 12.41 222 10.36 393 12.40 514 12.82 25 11.70 320 13.43 50 11.65 1031 12.63 177961 13.37
tC/HA 135 109 56 113 115 125 83 50 91 127 128 93 94 88 129 125 117
MARKET REPORT Prime Quotes (c/kg) Butcher’s steers top $846 Butcher’s heifers top $575 wholesale cows $465 ox meatworks $843 cows meatworks $606 Bulls heavY $698 wholesale Bulls
toP 140.6 129.6 98.0 137.2 102.0 104.2 No Quote
LoW 121.2 110.2 82.2 88.2 66.2 90.0 -
store Quotes store steers store heifers top $318 YearliNg heifers 50 head av. $99 cows & calves uNit BrahmaN
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March 21 to Apr 20 Aries Get busy putting your place in order. Empty promises will cause upset. Tell it like it is. Take time to explain your intentions to loved ones. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. April 21 to May 21 Taurus A long, quiet walk alone may help you sort out your thoughts. Don’t get involved in other people’s problems. Take time to reevaluate your motives regarding friendships. You need to look into ways to change your self-image. Your lucky day this week will be Monday
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July 23 to Aug 22 Try to be understanding. Try to channel your energy into physical work. Uncertainty regarding your mate may emerge; reevaluate what you see in each other. You need an outlet that will not only stimulate you but also challenge your intelligence as well. Your lucky day this week will be Monday. Aug 23 - Sept 23
Arguments with children or friends may leave you steaming. You may be overly emotional when dealing with your mate. You may need to make a choice. Your talents are likely to be discovered. Your lucky day this week will be Friday. Sept 24 to Oct 23 Libra
Go to the top if you’re being harassed or held back. Channel your energy into decorating or household chores. You will do well if you mingle with the brass this week. Learn some new skills that will increase your in come. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. Oct 24 to Nov 22 Scorpio
You can learn a great deal if you listen to those who are older or more experienced. You may be up for some changes in your home. You will find that uncertain individuals will want to draw you into joint ventures. Don’t make excuses. Your lucky day this week will be Thursday. Capricorn Dec 22 to Jan 20 Be creative in your efforts. Do not blow situations out of proportion. Get involved in philosophic groups that will enlighten you. Your hard work will payoff; advancement looks positive. Your lucky day this week will be Wednesday. Aquarius Jan 21 to Feb 19 Eliminate situations that are no longer to your advantage. Children might be on your mind. Don’t hesitate to make special plans just for two. Sports, physical fitness programs, exercise in general will make you feel better and show some pretty quick results. You will have a tendency to exaggerate, which will lead to major confrontations with loved ones. Your lucky day this week will be Monday.
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Taking on too much won’t help the situation. You can make money if you’re willing to push your ideas on those in a position to support your efforts. The distance may make you both appreciate each other more. Be careful not to get roped into uncertain joint financial deals. Your lucky day this week will be Sunday. Sagittarius Nov 23 to Dec 21
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Puzzle solutions 24th July
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PROPERTY LAND > UNITS > INVESTMENTS > ACREAGE > FARMS > HOUSES > RENTALS
Dare to be different This 40, very special acres is here for you to purchase if you dare to be different. A pole home that has it's poles in not exactly the vertical position one would expect them to be. “I personally haven't come across one like it�. The home features three bedrooms plus an open plan living dining/kitchen, bathroom and wrap around two sides verandah upstairs. The laundry, second bathroom and a double carport are downstairs. This home is only few years old and totally build out of timber. There is a double bay size shed and tobacco curing barns next to it which could be converted that into some other uses. Various fruit trees, a substantial veggie garden and quite a few timber trees were planted some time ago. The property has Barron River boundary on one end and Bilwon Road on the other. A seasonal creek also runs through part of the property with a great swimming hole for the summer months. Some equipment comes with the sale like a tractor, slasher, mister/blower, ride on mover, irrigation and more. Having a river boundary allows you to water your stock but if you intend to grow crops then there is a water allocation that can be purchased separately. Inspect today! Contact Elizabeth Bors today on 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648 at Altitude Realty Mareeba. www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au Address: Price: Inspect: Agent:
Rosing Road, BIBOOHRA $550,000 By appointment Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Contact: 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100
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PROPERTY
6.3 acre kingdom!
Situated only 10 minutes on the Cairns side of Mareeba with spectacular views of the countryside and access to Cobra Creek, sits this modern style four bedroom rendered block home offering maximum family living. Set on 6.6 acres the property is fenced with plenty of room to have some horses or let the kids tear around on their dirt bikes. Features include: • Spacious air-conditioned bedrooms with mirrored built-in wardrobes • Master bedroom boasts an ensuite • Open plan living area with raked ceiling • Stylish kitchen, stone bench tops, breakfast bar and freestanding gas oven • Separate media room, rumpus room and gym area • Stainless steel appliances and tiles throughout • Security screens, tinted windows and blinds • Massive covered outdoor entertainment area • Five bay colourbond shed (powered with three lockable bays and two open bays) • Bore supply with water softener • Rainwater storage tanks with UV/filtration system • And the list goes on. An inspection of this property is a must to truly appreciate all that it has to offer. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact Sophie Bozzo on 0428 128 154 or Mareeba Property Office on 4092 1355.
An inspection of this property is a must!
Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
MAREEBA $639,000 NEG Sophie Bozzo Mareeba Property Office 0428 128 154 or 4092 1355
PRICE REDUCED TO $270,000 23 Cumbrian Avenue, Atherton • Open plan lounge & dining area • Fenced backyard & garden shed • Single carport & front verandah • Solid 3 bedroom home OPEN THIS SATURDAY 1.00 – 1.30PM
Call Linda at LJ Hooker 0447 913 143 ljhooker.com.au Residential Commercial Rural Finance
MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES MODERN 4 BEDROOM CLAY BRICK HOME • OPEN PLAN LIVING AREA • BUILT-INS • 2 TOILETS • BATHROOM & ENSUITE • AIRCONDITIONED / FANS • DOUBLE CARPORT • 842M2 FENCED ALLOTMENT
$330,000 4092 1556
7 Hort Street, Mareeba
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ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100 301 CatheriNe athertoN Drive the rise CouNtry estate
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107-111 BYRNES ST
Lot 101 Bundanoon Stop dreaming, start living
Would you like to feel like you are living out of town, yet be only minutes from the services and shopping you desire? Lot 101 At Bundanoon, Amaroo Park Estate will deliver with position, price, amenities and privacy. Lot 101 features a spacious 1587m2 bush backdrop, only one fabulous neighbour and an open paddock. All the ingredients for rural feel, without the travel and expense. All of the services you desire are available, underground power, town water, sewerage, rubbish and school bus serv-
ice. Three of the other boundaries include fencing and the outlook and privacy aspect is delightful. Lot 101 is the only remaining lot in Bundanoon, and priced at $119,000, with the developers open to all reasonable offers. To inspect, and secure this fabulous piece of land contact Debbie anytime on 0409 321 920, visit www.amarooparkestate.com.au, or visit our display home at 31 Amaroo Drive, Wednesday to Sunday from 10am until 3pm.
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Ticks ALL the
BOXES! 1 Acre Blocks
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Beautiful Rural Setting Close to Town & Schools Bore on each block Town Water Good Drainage Great Soil
LAND STARTS AT $140,000
220 Acres, 10 Mins From Dimbulah
If you are in search of that rural lifestyle, then look no further, as this property has all the lifestyle ingredients that you need. Just a short drive from Dimbulah, this 220 acre property is ideal to run a few cattle, watch the kids ride their motorbikes without the neighbours complaining, or just sit around, have a swim in the creek and soak up the serenity. Fully fenced into a number of various sized paddocks, with a mixture of open pasture and medium timbered paddocks, this property would easily hold around 20-30 head of cattle & horses. Water is supplied via a bore, seasonal creek and a 4 Meg dam. Two rainwater tanks are also on the property. Enjoy not ever having to pay a power bill on this property, as electricity is generated through a Solar array and stored in batteries which power the entire home. An absolutely huge, single bedroom liveable shed is the main dwelling on the property. Built of Colorbond construction with a Colorbond roof and 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 a BBQ. The expansive living area is all open plan, and can be layed out to suit your individual taste. The
kitchen is central to the living area and is well serviced, with modern kitchen cupboards and a gas stove and oven. The light colours and plasterboard lined walls and 5+ metre high ceilings make the home feel enormous. Instantaneous gas hot water services the kitchen bathroom and laundry, so you can still have all your creature comforts. Under the same roof, is an additional utility/storage room, which also doubles as a workshop, as well as a high clearance three-bay carport on the end. Various fruit trees and established gardens surround the home, with a few smaller paddocks with shelters and stables also nearby. Live the lifestyle you love today! Call Exclusive Agent Remo Esposito at Sibi Girgenti Real Estate to book an inspection. Phone 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473. Address: 397 Mt Mulligan Road, Dimbulah Price: $430,000 NEG Agent: EXCLUSIVE - Remo Esposito Sibi Girgenti Real Estate Contact: 0401 969 473 or 4092 5566
FOR RENT – Short or long term accommodation
ALTITUDE
REALTY MAREEBA
PHONE: 4092 4100 A/H: Liz 0437 921 648 www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au
Comfy Living
Centre of Attention!
• Close To Schools • Big Fenced Yard
• Great Location • Large Living Areas
3
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$290 per week
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$310 per week
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PROPERTY Ideal home for the family with options
House & Land Package ‘Calypso’ $345,000
Michelina Close, The Edge, Mareeba
Innovative design, exceptional value Open plan living, air-con, 2.7m ceilings Delonghi cookware, Bosch dishwasher 4 bedrooms with quality carpet & built-ins Master bed with ensuite, air-con & WIR Gas hot water system, oxidised driveway Two car garage with panel lift door Professional landscaping & 350m2 turf Fully fenced 1074m2, automatic irrigation
THIS well maintained five bedroom plus of- Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies fice/sewing room, concrete block home is at 7 Hort Street, Mareeba on 4092 1556 or Mark 0428 121 520 and Lyn 0427 153 868, or perfect for the family. Featuring a combined kitchen, dining email mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au and lounge, built-ins in three bedrooms and the hallway, a water Address: Carrol Street, Mareeba cooling system and fans throughout Price: $310,000 plus two split system air conditionInspect: By Appointment ers, two bathrooms, two toilets, Agent: Mareeba Real eight solar panels on the roof and Estate Agencies two car ports all on a corner 842m2 Contact: 4092 1556 fenced allotment.
We take care of everything, from the land to the landscaping! For excellence in construction contact us today
4092 5566
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Executive Queenslander with size and class
FOR RENT 17 Damien Close, Mareeba
$375 per week > 4 Bedroom Home + Ensuite > Carpet & Tiled Throughout > Fans Throughout > Built-Ins > Security Screens Throughout > Double Lockable Garage > Patio > Fully Fenced Yard > Outside Pets Welcome
If you would like more information or to arrange an inspection, do not hesitate to contact Mareeba Property Management on (07) 4092 2111 or visit Mareeba Property Management at 159 Byrnes Street, Mareeba. www.rentmpm.com.au
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Size and Class is all you'll find in this randahs that surround the home, and executive Queenslander style home in particular the rear verandah which with all the trimmings. Nothing has overlooks the vast open backyard, is been omitted in the design of this five where you'll spend most of your time. bedroom beautiful home, and that is evident from the moment you set eyes For more information, please conon it. tact exclusive agent Remo Esposito Featuring an open plan layout, of Sibi Girgenti Real Estate. Phone there is a beautifully finished kitchen 4092 5566 or 0401 969 473. with plenty of cupboard space, a huge pantry, Address: Walsh Street, MAREEBA quality appliances, and Price: $519,000 NEG even an island bench. Agent: EXCLUSIVE - Remo Esposito If tropical outdoor livSibi Girgenti Real Estate ing is what you had in Contact: 0401 969 473 or 4092 5566 mind, then the wide ve-
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A
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B
Blinds Brick laying Building/Renovating Butcher
C
DIRECTORY E
Childcare/ Kindergarten Cleaning Services Concerting
F
D
Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel
Driving School
AIR CONDITIONING
Furniture
Electrical Embroidery Earthmoving
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Irrigation IT Specialist
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Mini Truck Hire Motor Mechanic
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P: 4092 6271
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BRICK LAYING
MAREEBA BLOCK & BRICK LAYING CONTACT ROD: 0419 550 767 or 4092 4449
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FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...
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Mobile: 0419 709 522
Butcher
TOLGA BUTCHERY MAIN STREET, TOLGA PH: (07) 4095 4207 MOB: 0438 954 206
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For $26 per week
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Commercial Cleaners Pty Ltd
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EMBROIDERY
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>Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023
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P
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BUILDING/CONSTRUCTION
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electrical
For all your Electrical, Airconditioning & Solar needs!
Domestic Commercial Industrial Solar Repairs & Maintenance Telephone & Networking Cabling Airconditioning Installation & Electrical Wiring
Call Sandro for your FREE QUOTE 0417 843 015 or Ph/Fax: 4092 7536 info@soncinelectrical.com.au
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business
DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC
GUTTERING
Fertilizer
TABLELAND FERTILIZERS GUTTER GUARD FREE HOME QUOTES
26 REYNOLDS ST, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 P: 4092 1174 F: 4092 3084
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GUTTER GUARD
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AFTER
FURNITURE
HANDY MEN
Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials
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HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS
45 Chewko Rd, P.O. Box 131, MAREEBA
Phone/Fax: 4092 3563
SENIORS DISCOUNTS
FREECALL: 1800 100 525
• Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings
MAREEBA MOTORS
• Mechanical Repairs for Cars & Light Commercials • Roadworthy Certificates • EFI Diagnostics • Carbon Clean for Diesels and EFI Vehicles
your local business guide
John and Pete
We do just about everything! Seven Building TradeS Seven elecTronic TradeS • General Carpentry, Cupboards Electronic Repairs and Advice • • Painting, Plastering, Doors & Locks Antenna Systems & Outlets • • Tiling, Paving, Small Concreting Satellite Free-to-air, Data & Comms • • Kitchens, Bathrooms, Fencing Theatre Systems, PVRs, DVDs • and did i mention We do laWns & gardens!
John
&
Pete
209 Byrnes St, Mareeba • P: 4092 1017 E: hastiecf@tpg.com.au
Pensioner Discounts available & Free quotes!
your local business guide
Homeware/Decor
0409 802 778
FUEL
0447 317 797
74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880
Nursery
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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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SECURITY
• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788
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IRRIGATION
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For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222
FLOORS
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13 Main Street, Atherton Q.4883 Phone: 4091 1016 Fax: 4091 5160
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Speedway after dark
Roosters crowing after watershed win By Ryan Groube
Sidecar bike teams Carl Davis and Les Tighe, Cal and Hayden Campbell and Wes Jenkins and Luke Parsons on the starting line at Mareeba Speedway on Saturday night
By Boyd Robertson Cold, wet weather was no deterrent when the Far North Queensland Speedway Moto Challenge kicked off for the first time at Mareeba Speedway on July 27. The Challenge featured about 60 riders, from as far away as Gympie, competing in a night of hectic racing on stockbikes, quads, sidecar bikes and solo bikes. Wes Jensen and Luke Parsons won the sidecar category time of 55.75 seconds, while Josh Coyne took out first for the stock bikes category and Brad Kilmore won the quadbike category. The Challenge, held for the past two years by the Far North Queensland Speedway Riders at Cairns Speedway, was shifted onto the Tableland for the first time this year. Club secretary and Clerk of Course Peter Valmaldre told The Express the move was due to Mareeba Speedway’s superior surface. “Mareeba Speedway is using decomposed granite, which is brilliant because it has much better drainage in the wetter weather,” he said. “It’s also got a hard base and a loose top, which means the bikes can get in a good slide on it - Cairns Speedway is topped with clay, which doesn’t drain and goes rockhard, and is no good for drifting bikes at all.
“Everyone loves to come to ride here, they’re more than willing to make the drive and it’s because of the surface.” Mr Valmadre said the club had been working for “about two weeks” to prepare Mareeba Speedway for the event, thanking Wallace’s Quarries for help with the speedway’s surface. Sidecar bikes are ridden by teams of two, with the passenger in the rear leaning heavily into the turns, often with their heads only a few centimetres clear of the ground whipping past beneath them. By shifting their weight, they allow the bike to perform longer and more efficient slides, giving them the edge over other riders. Jenna McDonald, 19, from Cairns, rides as a passenger for driver Jamie Miano, said despite the danger she wasn’t worried. “I do it for the thrill of it,” she said. “There’s really nothing else like it. “It’s my first season doing this – I kept saying I was going to give it a go and now everyone’s forced me to make good on what I was saying.” Mr Valmadre said Mareeba Speedway would host the major Barrier Reef Sidecar Classic on September 26, reviving the race after its heyday in the 1970s and 1980s.
the Atherton Roosters will head into this weekend’s local derby against the Mareeba Gladiators with a spring in their step after breaking through for their first win of the season on July 27. In dreary conditions at NQ Hardware Stadium, the Roosters belted the undermanned Mossman/Port Douglas Sharks 56-16. The Sharks were left without a bench after just 10 minutes when fullback Wade Noble was forced off the field after landing awkwardly in a Roosters tackle. After an early try to both sides, Victa Akiba broke through the middle of the ruck before landing a big don’t argue on the Sharks fullback to score under the posts. A 90 metre try from Craig Gregory put the Roosters ahead 16-4 moments before half time but a late Sharks try kept them in the game. In the second half, the Sharks tired as the Roosters scored at will. Interchange forward Michael Davis was a standout for the Roosters. The Manchester lad, who works as a humper at Howe Farms, carried defenders as easily as he does bananas, in a dominant display. Second rower Colt Tairua scored a double for the Roosters in the 10 try to three romp but the talking point post-match was a try the Roosters didn’t score.
Hardworking forward Steven Crear had an unobstructed path to the tryline for what would have been a rare four pointer. Instead, he inexplicably passed the pill to his outside men who fumbled the ball and butchered the simplest of tries. Post game, Roosters captain/ coach Curtis Nehow said it was nice to finally get a win. “We did it the hard way out here in the wet tonight but it is always good to have a win,” he said. “It is good for the boys to get some reward. It has been a long season and we’ll enjoy this. “It gives us a bit of confidence for what is always a pretty important game against Mareeba next [this] week. Tryscorers for the Roosters were; Craig Gregory, Waylon Joseph, Bert Whap, Nathan Curcio, Victa Akiba, Ted Whap, Mike Hauraki, Colt Tairua and Trent Molloy. In the Reserves, the Roosters fell 40-30 in a thriller. The Roosters had scored the last three tries of the match to draw within six in the final minutes. Desperate Sharks defence and a late try were just enough to secure the points for the visitors. There was no Under 18s game. The win moves the Roosters to eight competition points, just two behind Mossman/Port Douglas in the battle for the wooden spoon.
‘Gators streak ends By Ryan Groube
The attacking flair of the Yarrabah Seahawks proved too much for the Mareeba Gladiators on Sunday. Charging towards the finals with six wins from their past seven games, the Seahawks ran in 10 tries to five to record a 50-28 victory. The loss ends a three game winning streak for the ‘Gators who are still well positioned to make the Cairns and District Rugby League finals. Jack Pedersen was the best for the ‘Gators scoring three tries.
The ‘Gators reserves continued their stellar season with a thumping 5210 victory while the Malanda-Mareeba C Grade also took the chocolates running out 38-10 winners. Yarrabah’s Under 18s belted Mareeba 72-10. On Saturday, the ‘Gators host the Atherton Roosters at Davies Park. Their final two rounds are against the Tully Tigers and the second to bottom Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks. Winning two of their last three matches should be enough for the ‘Gators to play finals.
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MAREEBA BASKETBALL INC. - SUMMER SEASON FIXTURES The Mareeba Basketball Summer Season commences this week, with the opening round of competition for the Senior Ladies and trial games for the various Junior divisions. Also all the Juniors should check the Notice Board for team placement. However the Senior Mens are still finalising their respective sides. All players intending to compete in the Senior Mens Competition should be at the High School Court by 6.20 pm this Wednesday night. Player sign on and team nominations can then be completed. While players can be involved in trial games during the night. DRAW - WEDNESDAY 31ST JULY 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 10’S JUNIORS - COACHING & GAMES, 5.00 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - DRAGONS VS TAIPANS, 5.25 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TIGERS VS TAIPANS, 5.50 PM UNDER 12’S JUNIORS - TIGERS VS DRAGONS, 6.20 PM TO 8.30 PM SENIOR MENS SIGN-ON, TEAM NOMINATIONS & TRIAL GAMES THURSDAY 1ST AUGUST 2013 4.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - BULLETS VS PANTHERS, 5.00 PM UNDER 16’S JUNIORS - ALL STARS VS FLAMINGOES, 6.00 PM SENIOR LADIES - SAPPHIRES VS BAIADA STEGGLES REFS: R. CATER & D. ANTHONY C/S: LOCALS, 7.00PM SENIOR LADIES - LOCALS VS GUMMAZ REFS: M. AUE & M. HAGGER C/S: SAPPHIRES, 8.00 PM SENIOR LADIES - UNIQUES VS KILLERS REFS: E. HASTIE & M.AUE C/S: GUMMAZ, BYE: SENIOR LADIES
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NO PAIN, NO GAIN: Mareeba State High School student Baedyn McLelland, 16, crosses the finish line at the MSHS-hosted District Track and Field Championships on July 25. Baedyn won the 400m sprint with a time of 54.13 seconds and told The Express after the race he was “so exhausted but proud of myself for winning - I pushed myself to the max in the race.” Full results of the District Track and Field Championships will be available on The Express’ Facebook page.
- TEQUILA SLAMMERS FRIDAY 2ND AUGUST 2013 4.30 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - KANGAROOS VS NONEYA, 5.00 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - KANGAROOS VS EAGLES, 5.30 PM UNDER 14’S JUNIORS - NONE-YA VS EAGLES. ARCHERY On Saturday July 27 visitors Sindy Shen, Rubern and Ilja Grawert, Cody, Jesse and Seth Jensen, Aiden Hohnbery, Ethan Christensen, Loic Parnaby and Jock Wilmott attended the coaching session with Tableland Company of Archers coaches George Neilson and assistant coaches Neil Stallard and Signe Dalsgaard. A General Meeting was held after the coaching, followed by members setting out the distances for their clout range. The club welcomed two new members Renee Briggs and Mick Brown. On Sunday July 28 members shot the second round of their Clout club championships for the first time on their new range. Though some water was kindly donated to soften the clout area, by the end of the day the members were finding it very hard to pull the arrows from the ground. Results Double Clout Round: (36 arrows each at 180m, 165m, 145m, 125 and 80m). 180m Open Men’s Compound: N Stallard 310, 295, K Bowthorpe 311, 278, B Stallard 280, 264. 180m Veteran Men’s Crossbow: G Neilson 283, 301. 165m Master’s Women’s Compound: S Stallard 257, 255. 145m Open Women’s Recurve: S Dalsgaard 248, 241. 145m U14 Boys Compound: B Fabiani 153, 222 (first clout shot). 125m U14 Girls Recurve: L Hughes 162, practice 80m U10 Boys Recuve: N Prince 199, 207.
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Tableland Cup up for grabs in derby Roosters in Atherton 44-22. To wrest back the cup, the Roosters will have to beat the ‘Gators by at least 23 points. Despite the challenge, the Roosters will enter the match high on confidence having dispatched the Mossman-Port Douglas Sharks 56-16 in their last start. Roosters captain-coach Curtis Nehow said all the pressure for the game would be on the ‘Gators. “They need the win to keep looking towards playing finals. For us, it is all about building towards next year,” he said.
By Ryan Groube The fierce rugby league rivalry between Mareeba and Atherton will reconvene on Saturday as the Tableland Cup goes on the line. The Mareeba Gladiators go into the derby as unbackable favourites to retain the prestigious cup. Playing at their Davies Park fortress, in front of what is expected to be a bumper home crowd, the ‘Gators are in form and have a big head start. When the two sides met in the opening derby of the year back in round nine, the ‘Gators flogged the
“Playing Mareeba in Mareeba is always a hard game but we have a bit of confidence now and I know our boys will be up for it. “They’ve got big fellas right through their side so we are going to have to be patient and prepared to grind it out with them.” In the context of the season, the match holds enormous significance for the ‘Gators. A win will go a long way in ensuring they ‘Gators hold a logjam of teams nipping at their heels for a finals berth at bay. Mareeba Gladiators assistant
coach Todd Rowe said as important as the Tableland Cup was the two points for a win was more important. “It would be great for the club if we keep hold of the Tableland Cup but at the moment getting the win and the two points is all we are worrying about,” he told The Express at a ‘Gators training session. “We find ourselves in a very good position to be playing finals this year and we don’t want to put any pressure on ourselves by losing to Atherton. “I’ve had some involvement with Atherton and I know all their players lift for this game. It means a lot
to them and I know they’ll put up a good fight.” Gates to the local derby open at 3pm. Under 18s kick off proceedings at 4pm, followed by Reserves at 5.30pm. Kick off for the main game is at 7pm. Preliminary team lists provided by both clubs have been used to create the graphic below and were correct as of print deadline. A series of injuries during last round has seen some of those positions change.
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ROD JENSEN
MERVYN WALKER
JACK PEDERSEN
JOSHUA ROOS
EDDIE TOKARAHI
PAUL ALOFI
NEALS BIEHLER
JOI SIO
MICHAEL HUARAKI
TRENT MOLLOY
PATRICK WHAP
CURTIS NEHOW
MICHAEL DAVIES
STEPHEN CREAR
NATHAN CURCIO
JARROD BURTON
VICTOR AKIBA WAYLON JOSEPH
MARCUS PEDRO
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IAN KING
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DRYSTON HAYES
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Bulls control premiership destiny By Ryan Groube
The Bulls celebrate a goal during their top of the table clash with Marlin Coast at Borzi Park on Saturday night Picture: Jim Hatchman
The Mareeba Bulls have one hand on the Far North Queensland Football Competition’s premiership cup after defeating reining premiers Marlin Coast 2-0 on Saturday night. The win sees Mareeba leapfrog Marlin Coast on the competition ladder and if the Bulls can win their remaining four games they will be the 2013 champions. Robert Pendenza and Steven Cater were the goal scorers for the Bulls. Bulls coach Alex Srhoj said the team weren’t premiers yet and had a job to do in the final four rounds. “We haven’t won anything yet but the good thing is that our destiny is in our own hands and we know we can do it,” he said. “We still have to go to Douglas and we still have to go to Stratford
which will be hard work but I know the boys are up for it.” The Bulls and the Rangers have easily been the two best teams in the competition in 2013. In round six, the Rangers beat the Bulls 3-1 at their home ground. The Bulls record after 15 rounds stands at 13 wins and a loss. The Rangers have 12 wins a loss and a draw and find themselves two points behind the Bulls. Both teams have a catch up game with the Bulls to travel to Douglas and Edge Hill to host the Rangers. Vanquished Rangers coach Paul Fitzgerald said his team simply didn’t perform on the back of a tough away game against Douglas the week prior. “The better team won,” he said. “We didn’t perform. Mareeba were the stronger side and they deserved to win.
“We had a bruising game against Douglas last week and physically we had a few of our boys struggle to recover.” In the final four rounds, the Bulls play Innisfail United (ninth) at home, Stratford Dolphins (fouth) away and FNQ FC (seventh) at Borzi Park. The catch-up game against third placed Douglas United will be held on August 9 at 8.15pm. In other results from the weekend, the Bulls Reserves let slip a lead to draw 2-2 with Marlin Coast while the Lady Bulls went down 6-2. In the second division competition, a committed Dimbulah/Mareeba Barras comfortably accounted for a lacklustre Atherton side 4-1. Damien Wildman scored a hat trick for the Barras. The Atherton Eagles host the Leichhardt Lions on Friday.
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05 Mitsubishi Lancer: Auto sedan, low kilometres, value ............................ $6,990 09 Subaru Forester X: Auto AWD wagon, low kilometres, outstanding condition .............................................................................$19,950 09 Mitsubishi Lancer ES: Manual hatch, low kilometres, unmarked condition ...............................................................................$12,990 05 Holden Astra CD Equipe: Auto hatch, sound throughout, value buying .... $5,990 09 Honda Civic: Auto sedan, low kilometres, one owner, well kept vehicle ...$14,990 10 Subaru Forester X Columbia: All wheel drive manual wagon, low kilometres, cannot be faulted, plenty of warranty................................$21,990 06 Subaru Impreza R: Manual hatch, well kept vehicle with warranty ........$12,990 09 Toyota Yaris YRS: Auto sedan, cannot be faulted ........................ ONLY $10,990 09 Subaru Liberty: Premium AWD auto sedan, leather seats, low kilometres, unmarked condition, Subaru assured warranty................................NOW $21,990 07 Holden Astra CDTi: Turbo diesel 5 door manual hatch, everything right about this vehicle ...........................................................................$10,990 01 Mitsubishi Magna Solara: Auto sedan, above average condition ........... $6,990 09 Hyundai Sonata SLX: Auto sedan, low kilometres, unmarked condition, plenty of warranty ...................................................................$14,990 08 Ford Escape LXT: 4x4 auto wagon, smart appearance, sound condition, plenty of warranty ...................................................................$14,990
DRIVE AWAY USED VEHICLES*
> 13 Mazda 6 GJ Atenza Auto Diesel Demo ........................................................$46,990 > 07 Toyota Prado GXL Manual Diesel Wagon, 120,000 Kilometres ....................$36,950 > 12 Mitsubishi Challenger Demo Auto 4x2 Diesel, Only 101 Kilometres .............$29,990 > 06 Mitsubishi Pajero GLS Diesel Auto 7 Seater ................................................$26,950 > 10 Mazda 3 SP 25 Manual Hatch, Only 35,000 Kilometres............................... $24,950 > 05 Mitsubishi Pajero GLX Manual Diesel Wagon ..............................................$23,950 SOLD > 08 Mazda CX7 Classic Auto Wagon ..................................................................$17,950 SOLD > 08 Mitsubishi Lancer VRX Auto Sedan ............................................................. $16,950 > 08 Mazda 6 Limited Auto Sedan ...................................................................... $16,950 > 10 Mitsubishi Lancer Activ Auto Sedan ............................................................ $15,950 SOLD > 07 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Manual Sedan ........................................................... $10,950 > 03 Mazda Bravo B2600 4x2 Extracab ................................................................$8,950 > 07 Toyota Yaris YR Manual Sedan ......................................................................$8,950 > 03 Ford Focus CL Manual Sedan ....................................................................... $6,950 > 99 Mitsubishi Magna Manual XS Tourer.............................................................. $5,950
HUGE RANGE COMING SOON!
> 09 Honda Accord Euro Auto Sedan
> 09 Mazda 3 MPS Manual Hatchback > 09 Nissan X-Trail ST-L Auto Wagon
> 04 Holden Commodore Executive Auto Sedan > 02 Mazda 323 Protege Manual Sedan > 90 Nissan Patrol Modified Dualcab
BONUS 12 MONTHS WARRANTY ON SELECTED USED VEHICLES *All prices inclusive of Government Statutory Charges
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PASSENGER VEHICLES • 07 SUBARU OUTBACK: AWD automatic wagon, travelled only 68,000 kilometres, in beautiful condition throughout........................................................................... A STEAL AT ONLY $18,790 • O8 BF FALCON SR MARK II SEDAN: Beautiful one owner car. WAS $17,990 .....................REDUCED TO $16,990 • 06 FALCON SR SEDAN: Automatic, DVD player, ideal for travelling with the children ..........REDUCED TO $15,990 • 08 TOYOTA CAMRY ALTISE: 4 cylinder engine, very roomy, low kilometres ................................... JUST $14,990 • 07 HOLDEN ASTRA: T-bar auto, low kilometres, a very attractive vehicle, great first car ................ ONLY $14,890 • O6 HONDA JAZZ: 4 doors, very low kilometres, airconditioning, a good reliable little runabout. WAS $15,990...................................................................NOW REDUCED TO $13,990 • 09 HOLDEN BARINA HATCH: Travelled only 27,000 klms, just like new, save save save, great value .......$11,495 • 04 KIA CARNIVAL: 7 seater passenger van, heaps of room, comfortable, perfect for the large family ........ $8,990
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES • 10 TOYOTA HILUX DUALCAB: Turbo diesel, low kilometres, lots of extras, nice vehicle at the right price .$41,490 • 11 MITSUBISHI TRITON GLR DUALCAB: Diesel, very low kilometres, many $$$s off new price .... ONLY $36,490 • 06 NISSAN PATHFINDER STL: Rare turbo diesel 7 seater automatic, well cared for, ideal for the family going bush .........................................................................................................................$22,990 • 05 NISSAN NAVARA DX: Turbo diesel 4x4 singlecab ute, low kilometres, ready to go..............................$16,990 • 08 HOLDEN COLORADO 4X2 UTE: Airconditioning, only 61,000 kilometres, the car would look good on a showroom floor ................................................................................................. ONLY $12,990 • 06 NISSAN X-TRAIL: 40th anniversay model, auto, well maintained, very economical .............................$11,990 • 00 HOLDEN RODEO: 4x4 dualcab ute, powerful diesel motor, carry rack, tow bar, bull bar ......................... $9,490 • 03 FORD COURIER 4X2: Low kilometres, airconditioning, well cared for vehicle, nice alloy tray, ready to go ...........................................................................................................ONLY $7,295
Demo 2013 Ranger XLT Dualcab
2013 Ford Focus Ambiente Hatch
$51,500 Driveaway
$19,490 Driveaway
Manual, alloys, reverse sensors and more!
Manual, prestige paint and more!
COMPANY DEMOS 12 Ford Territory TX RWD: 7 seater, alloys and more .................................................. $35,990 13 Ford Ranger XLT Dualcab: 4x4, turbo diesel, manual ............................................ $51,500
PASSENGER VEHICLES 07 Hyundai Elantra SLX: Manual, airbags, cruise, only 67,000 klms, 12 month warranty..$9,990 09 Corolla Levin SX: Manual, alloys, smart start, 12 month warranty.............................. $13,990 08 Mazda 3 Sedan: Manual, airconditioning, 12 month warranty......................................$10,990 11 Corolla Ascent Sedan: Auto, Bluetooth USB, balance of warranty .............................$17,500
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES 05 Toyota Rav CV AWD: Manual, tidy vehicle, only 68,500 klms, 12 month warranty . $15,490 09 Ford Territory TX RWD: Auto, alloys, 7 seater, nudge bar, 12 month warranty ...... $20,990 09 Hilux Singlecab 4x4: Turbo diesel, bull bar, tray and racks, 12 month warranty .... $29,990 08 Landcruiser Workmate: Dropside, aircon, tidy vehicle, 12 month warranty ..........$43,500 08 Hi-Ace Commuter Bus: T/D manual, internal wheelchair hoist, only 69,000 klms . $36,990 07 Toyota Prado GXL Wagon: T/D auto, bull bar, tow bar, 12 month warranty ........... $39,990
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