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ABLELANDS Regional Council Mayor Rosa Lee Long is not amused by Deputy Premier Jackie Trad’s recent de-amalgamation cash split ruling.

Deeply concerned about how this decision will impact ratepayers within her jurisdiction, Mayor Lee Long said ratepayers within the TRC should not be forced into footing the bill of de-almagamtion.

“Our ratepayers should not be footing the bill for the de-amalgamation and our communities should not be robbed of their cash reserves due to a flawed process,” she said.

In an official statement, the TRC claims that prior to amalgamation with the Mareeba Shire Council in 2008, the following Tablelands councils (Atherton, Eacham and Herberton) had a total of $30,336,808 allocated as cash reserves.

It also stipulates that the MSC had a total of $22,569,308 in comparison. Ms Trad’s ruling means the cash split will be virtually down the middle.

As it stands, the TRC will receive $26,024,048, while the MSC will yield $26,053,002; with Mayor Lee Long calling for greater understanding from the Palaszczuk Government.

“We are seeking an understanding of the ethical redistribution of funds

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which, we argue, has been determined by a model which does not accurately report the property, plant and equipment redistribution, and relies on assumptions and calculations which we dispute,” she said.

Should the decision be upheld after negotiations, Mayor Lee Long said it appeared inevitable that TRC ratepayers would be hit from the back pocket.

“This decision will definitely hit our resident’s pockets.

“On a ratepayer basis, this is a transfer of cash from our ratepayers to Mareeba of more than $560 per ratepayer.

“To ensure our cash reserves don’t runout in a couple of years, and to ensure a viable Council post de-amalgamation, we will have to consider a significant rate rise and potential levy to cover this loss.

“Our region deserves a better deal from the State Government who initially forced amalgamation and then de-amalgamation onto our communities without any of our residents having a say.

“The previous Minister responsible for de-amalgamation indicated that the broad de-amalgamation policy position was that the continuing Council would be no worse off and that the new Council would be responsible for the full cost of de-amalgamation, and if that’s the case, our region needs a more equitable financial split.”

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Principal and kids shave for a cure

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MAREEBA State High School Principal Jo Soothill joined several students in a bid to raise money and awareness for cancer research last Wednesday.

As part of the Leukemia Foundation’s ‘World’s Greatest Shave’, Ms Soothill patiently waited her turn and gradually watched her hair fall to the ground.

Prior to taking her seat, Ms Soothill said she had a

personal connection to the cause and said there were unique circumstances behind getting her to shave her hair off.

“The seed was originally planted by one of my deputies, who offered to donate $200 if I shaved my hair off,” she said.

“I then said if the school community could raise $1000 that I would do it.”

Mareeba State High School students took up the

challenge and raised over $1,600 for the cause. This amount typifies the kids’ determination to help others.

The following students also joined Ms Soothill and shaved their hair: Bailey Kent, Aussie Pell, Tom Wyatt, Sam Harris, Kane Midgley, Aidan Lowe-Brock and James Reichardt.

Beginning in 1998, the ‘World’s Greatest Shave’ has been an instutuion, with over 150,000 Australians set to take part in the event during 2015.

St Thomas students’ cultural masterclass

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STUDENTS at St Thomas’s Parish School in Mareeba received a very special visitor last week.

Kim Saville, who is the director of international relations for The School of St Jude in Tanzania, spoke with students about education in East Africa and what many challenges Tanzanian children face daily.

Ms Saville was candid in her account of daily life that many children at the school face, along with their unwavering desire to get an education.

“At 7am each morning, we have a queue of students that are banging on the gates waiting for the school to open so they can come in and learn,” she said.

“Many of our students wake up as early as 5am each day and have a lengthy walk or bus trip, just so they can get an education.”

Following a brief appearance at the jun-

ior assembly, Ms Saville gave a presentation to a series of students from the upper year levels.

In it, she spoke about the children’s insatiable desire for education, along with the vastly different conditions some children face in other African schools.

“In some classes in African schools, classes can range between 60 and 150 students, with no desks in the classroom,” she added.

St Jude’s is a charity funded school, with schools like St Thomas’s assisting their operational capacity through generous donation. Founded by Gemma Sisa in 2002, the school currently has 1900 who attend, and receive a free education, along with clean drinking water access and food.

Students are selected on academic merit, along with a positive attitude. The pass mark for St Jude’s assessment items is at 70 per cent, compared with 50 per cent in Australia.

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MSC mayor Tom Gilmore has fought hard for the MSC region.

ECQ Officials Dermott Tiernan, Walter van der Merve and Greg Rowe had an interesting afternoon on the Tablelands.

Ratepayers ask questions

By Justin Fris

CONCERNED ratepayers within the Tablelands Regional Council jammed inside the Hallorans Hill Observatory last Wednesday.

A public meeting – which was facilitated by Electoral Commission Queensland – was instigated to determine public feedback on the appropriate numbers of sitting councillors within the TRC. The current number (five) has been universally panned publically, with the overwhelming majority believing a sixth councillor should be introduced.

Currently within the TRC, there are 16,399 enrolled on the electoral database. Not all divisions within the TRC meet quota requirements, with some over populated and some under populated.

Questions were then taken from the floor, with a wide range of emotions and suggestions coming to pass.

Ideas of having four councillors, eight councillors, no divisions and relegating councillors to part-time employment were all bandied around.

As proceedings appeared to be winding up an hour into the meeting, Mayor Lee Long and Cr’s Geoff Stocker and Peter Hodge took their seats after arriving at 3pm.

Mayor Lee Long spoke with all ECQ officials and also answered questions from the public. Not all questions asked were complimentary, but her conduct and presentation of view couldn’t be faulted.

For those wanting to write a personal submission on the issue, you have until Friday May 22 to lodge it.

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Funds dispute From Page 1 During confidential items of last Thursday’s TRC meeting, councillors unanimously voted for a series of desired interim-based outcomes, which were tabled into a draft resolution.

• These draft resolution outcomes included: An approved TRC delegation committee meet with Premier Palaszczuk, Deputy Premier Jackie Trad and Treasurer, Curtis Pitt • That TRC CEO Ian Church directly write to Ms Trad and seek clarification of reason for the decision • Explore opportunities to appeal Ms Trad’s decision • Pay the MSC funds not currently in dispute, however withhold all disputed funds until a meeting with Ms Trad MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore responded to the TRC’s admissions hours later, explaining the situation from his jurisdiction’s point of view.

“The methodology of how to split all the assets between TRC and MSC was discussed and agreed upon by the Transfer Committee,” he said. “This involved splitting all income and expenditure right from amalgamation in 2008 to de-amalgamation on December 31, 2013. In regard to the cash balance, it was also agreed for the sake of independence that a very reputable firm of accountants would be engaged to then apply the methodology and produce a report setting out the final split.

“If one considers the figures quoted regarding the reserves, while technically they are correct, TRC has conveniently ignored the fact that $11.6 million of refunds for works done pre amalgamation (NDRRA) which have been paid after January 1, 2014, and which the TRC retain in full. Also noting if any claims for work in the MSC area be refused, MSC would have to refund TRC. “So taking that into account the “TRC” started with $30.3 million and ended with $37.6 million and MSC started with $22.5

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Mayor Gilmore added that his council had been required to make tough decisions in order to be in their current position.

“I do not wish to comment on the financial decisions the TRC has made, however I wish to clearly point out that the MSC has made some very difficult decisions since it has come into existence,” he said.

“Rates and charges have had to be increase significantly, numerous positions have been removed from the organisation structure. By undertaking zero based budgeting and looking at where savings and efficiencies can be made, we are now in a reasonable position.”

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Wheelbarrow Race start is in sight

By Justin Fris

Snr Constable Ian Webb and Constable Zac Clijderink from Mareeba Police with Natasha Srhoj from the Great Wheelbarrow Race Committee are urging all participants and motorists to be safe during the race.

THE Great Wheelbarrow Race has become an institution on the Tablelands, with locals gearing up for the latest instalment.

Held over three days – with the 140km course stretching from Mareeba to Chillagoe – the race is a fantastic opportunity for locals to come together and raise funds for charity.

In all, 54 teams will participate- including a race record of eight duo entries – which has greatly pleased event organisers.

Mareeba Shire Councillor and event organiser Nipper Brown said participation rate numbers were impressive; with 44 ‘team’ entries running for specific charities.

“There are 44 teams running for charities, which is well over half again this year which are running for a cause,” Cr Brown said.

“Last year, the 11th anniversary Great Wheelbarrow Race, raised over $467,000 for charity.

“That was a stunning result and we hope to try and match that this year.”

Although the race begins in Mareeba, it would be remiss to overlook the benefits that Almaden, Chillagoe and Dimbulah gain from the event.

“Dimbulah has a small population but on the Friday night they will have more than 1000 people stay there. We have a local band playing in Dimbulah and Almaden on both nights,” Cr Brown said.

And then on Saturday night Almaden, with a population measured in two digits, will have a similar population explosion.”

Importantly this year’s event will work in partnership with local police, with the road safety campaign: ‘WILL U B NEXT’ being heavily promoted by all concerned during the race.

The 12th annual Great Wheelbarrow Race kicks off this Friday in Mareeba with the Byrnes Street parade from 9am. Solo’s and Duos will leave from Vaughan Street, Mareeba from 7am on Friday.

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The third section of street scaping on Cooktown’s Hope Street is underway, with groundwork’s beginning last week for installation of a concrete cycle path.

When finished, the works will include the path, shady fruit trees, and safety bollards. But Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott said Council had

responded to community concerns with the look and amount of bollards installed in the first stages of the street scaping last year, and would remove some. “Bollards will be installed around the street corners and either side of the shade trees, which is a nice balance between amenity and safety. The excess bollards al-

ready in place will be removed and used in other projects.”

The project, which is expected to be finished this financial year, was funded by Cook Shire Council, the State Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme, and the Federal Government Roads to Recovery program.

Focus on new businesses at the library Local small businesses will have better support through a new Business Incubator Hub at the Cooktown Library, thanks to the Cook Shire Council and State Library of Queensland.

Council is converting an unused storage area into a dynamic space which will be used for free workshops focussing on new business start ups, supporting new and existing small businesses, with access to workshops and information. “The Hub will become an important tool

for people to enhance their knowledge through training and support, and will also be key to increasing business start ups in our region,” Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott said.

“It will be a great dynamic space for all community members, and in particular those who work from home but need a space to conduct their business away from their residence.”

The project, funded by the Queensland Government through the State Library of Queensland, involves the conversion of unused

storage into a space to be used for free workshops focussing on new business start-ups and ongoing small business management and support.

Local builders Mad Keen Constructions have begun the conversion this week. The computer room will be closed for the duration of the project; however WiFi is still available for those with their own mobile devices.

Cooktown Library receives financial assistance from the Queensland Government through State Library of Queensland.

Upgrade ensures radio stays on air Cook Shire Council will upgrade vital equipment to ensure the town’s only commercial radio station continues service in the area.

Council currently maintains equipment at Mt Tully for radio station Rebel FM, but without an upgrade, the future of the station’s

local broadcast was unsure. Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott said. “Rebel FM is our town’s only commercial radio station, and as such is a great community service Council is proud to support,” Mr Scott said.

“Not only will the upgrade ensure Rebel FM continues to broadcast

to the area, but it will also allow a second station, Breeze FM, to start broadcasting to the same area.”

The upgrade, expected to take place this financial year, will increase signal strength and coverage and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.

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FNQ politics in the limelight once again

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BESIEGED Member for Cook Billy Gordon will have a clear voice in parliament, after receiving support from ALP and KAP MP’s last Tuesday evening.

It marked another turbulent week for politics in the Far North- with voters across the region left with an uneasy feeling- after the Barron River and Cook electorates were again under the spotlight.

LNP opposition leader Lawrence Springborg had put forward a motion that Mr Gordon’s vote be made public prior to fellow MP’s casting themselves, in a bid to nullify Mr Gordon’s input.

This motion was defeated 46-42, and came several hours after Mr Gordon made his introductory remarks in parliament.

During parliament, Mr Springborg questioned Premier Palaszuzuk’s position on the Member for Cook.

“In April, the Premier said the Member for Cook was not a fit person to stand in this House, she took out a full page advertisement calling for the Member for Cook to quit,” he said.

“Now when given the opportunity to prove she meant what she said she crumbled and embraced the Member’s vote. The LNP had made it clear it wanted a bi-partisan approach to reject the vote of the Member for Cook.

“The Premier made it clear the Member for Cook was not fit to be in the Labor Party, but she declares him fit enough to take his vote.”

Further disbelief was cast across the Far North’s political picture a day later, as Barron River MP Craig Crawford revealed he listed with a debt agency in the weeks leading up to the election.

Alarmingly, Mr Crawford did not alert the ALP

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of his financial situation, until last month, some two months after being elected.

Legally, if a candidate is declared bankrupt, they are deemed ineligible to run for office. However in Mr Crawford’s situation, he has complied with the rules, as he has not been legally declared bankrupt.

However it has not been entirely bad news for all of the Far North, with Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth playing a major role in Qld finally delivering a fuel mandate on ethanol.

LNP constituents tabled a motion last Wednesday night, which was uniformly supported in principle by both Labor and all four independents, led by KAP duo Mr Knuth and Robbie Katter.

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Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth and Member for Mt Isa Robbie Katter have been pushing for an ethanol mandate.

Labor did however make certain amendments to the original motion, which will be eagerly awaited across the state.

Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has been pushing for a mandate for years in Qld and it appears his vision may finally be realised.

“The unused capacity at the ethanol plants and Dalby, Sarina in Queensland and Nowra in NSW would be enough to produce 10 per cent ethanol petrol tomorrow,” he said.

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Community CELEBRATIONS CLUB NEWS with Mareeba Lions Club Once more the Mareeba Lions and Lionesses were on hand during ANZAC Day to provide home cooked ANZAC biscuits and cool drinks to the large crowd. $400.00 was raised to be presented to the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation. A small contingent of Lions and Lionesses also joined in the parade in recognition of the sacrifice made by our men and women of the Lion John Wallace being presented with armed forces. the 25 year service medal by Lion Denis Thank you to everyone McKinley. who supported the Easter Although membership of Lions Raffle by purchasing tickets from John and Delsi. This time of is by invitation you are invited to the year is a busy time for Lions enquire about joining this great and Lionesses. The Rotary Field international humanitarian organiDays are shaping up to be big- sation. It is not hard to become a ger than ever, with Lions/Lioness Lion.

Fellowship, good times, meeting members having a food stall on the grounds. The Family Fun Metro- people, building lasting friendships, gaine is set for the 21st June, and service to the community, learning the Coast to Coast bike ride will new skills, leadership and personal pass through Mareeba on the 27th development - these are some of June. Christmas in July will also be the reasons we are the Lions.

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In 2017 Lions International will bert Teitzel on 4092 8066. celebrate 100 years of Service to the community. Last year Lions set Lions meet in Mareeba at the a goal to help 100 million people Mareeba RSL at 6.30 pm on the in celebration of the Centennial in first and third Wednesday of the 2017. Lions have already helped month. Check us out at http:// 20 million people worldwide in the mareeba.qld.lions.org.au first six months of the challenge.

Kindy kids visit Anza Nursery On Tuesday, May 12, Mareeba Community Kindergarten enjoyed an excursion to Anza Nursery in Mareeba, to purchase seedlings for their gardens.

The children are investigating and exploring nature and developing an awareness of our environment with activities such as gardening and recycling.

Children at both centres are creating their own vegetable gardens and, after great discussion, the children decided which herbs and vegetables they wanted to plant and so the excursion was planned.

At Anza Nursery, the children explored a variety of plants including fruit trees, vegetables, cactus and flowering shrubs.

The staff at Anza Nursery guided the children through the potting process and over the coming weeks, children will plant and take care of their seedlings, measure growth and investigate what makes our seedlings grow. As the vegetables ripen, the children will add them to their cooking to encourage healthy eating.

Mareeba’s Suncorp Bank held a Mother's Day raffle to raise money for the Mareeba All Breeds Horse Show, that will be held in June this year.

The Lucky winner was Mrs Freda Adil, who not only had smiles after winning the Mothers Day raffle, but was also celebrating her 45th wedding anniversary.

Pictured left: Mrs Freda Adil, John Contarino, Lending Manager Tablelands, Denise Davis, Banking Consultant and Branch Manager Valentina Caamano.

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AGFORCE supports Cape project AGFORCE Queensland has come to the support of the approval of a Cape York development application following calls from environmental groups to stop the project.

The development, on Olive Vale Station near Laura, includes the selective clearing of less than 10 per cent of the land held in the North West region by the owner and would be used to grow sorghum and other grain products to support cattle grazing.

In last week’s report, the Wilderness Society questioned the rate at which approval was granted, with Deputy Premier Jackie Trad ordering an investigation into the process.

However, AgForce General President Grant Maudsley said the approval not only appeared to have been granted in the ordinary and regulated timeframe, but the development’s planning and design had been based on a careful assessment of primary production and environmental outcomes.

“Under the government’s own rules applications of this type must have been processed within 30 days of lodgement,” Mr Maudsley said.

“In this case, we understand the department actually requested an extension to that which was happily granted by the landholder, so to say this approval has been expedited simply does not make sense.

“Furthermore, suggestions this approval was rushed through and granted just days before the State Election earlier this year also holds little merit given the approval process is strictly undertaken by the State Development and Referral Agency only, with final signoff given by the department’s Director-General so that it is not subject to political whim or interference.

“It is also important to note all water courses and wetlands of significance have been mapped out of the project area following a comprehensive onsite audit by the Department.”

Mr Maudsley said this was yet another attack from the extreme conservative movement.

“In this case we are talking about less than 10 per cent of the land owned by Mr Ryan being managed for a return of up to 100 jobs for local communities,” he said.

“Furthermore, this landholder is a highly responsible producer who voluntarily participates in environmental stewardship programs such a Grazing BMP which benchmarks environmental performance and the Reef Rescue Program which fences off waterways flowing into the Great Barrier Reef.

“What must be understood is that as the world population booms the need for food will also grow rapidly and this food must be produced - we simply cannot have one without the other.

“To think it is possible to exist in a world where we have a product like bread, wool or meat without having to engage in the process of producing it is preposterous.”

Cooktown waterfront activity precinct is in full swing After several months of setbacks, work at the Cooktown waterfront activity precinct is progressing well.

Wet weather, cyclones, and a hold-up with the dredge providing fill for the Endeavour River-side site had halted works temporarily, but since then significant progress had been made, mostly on underground services.

“This waterfront has been at the top of the community’s want list for years,” Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott said.

“After reviewing final quotations, budgetary concessions have been made and we have sourced alternate funds to ensure this project remains a priority until completion early in the new year.”

Local company MTC Builders will begin

work on site in May, and are responsible for amenities, blocks, kiosk, pergola, retaining wall around lagoon constructions.

The footing for the water play area, fishing platforms and more than 2,200 square metres of concrete footpath will also be undertaken by fellow local businesses Brackenhurst Constructions and Cooktown Civil Group.

“Council is also endeavouring to secure funding to bitumen the remainder of Charlotte Street, from Banks Street, and continuing along the Webber Esplanade past the foreshore project to the Powder Magazine historical site,” Mr Scott said.

“In the meantime, we warn people of the poor condition of the road in the construc-

tion area, and ask locals to continue being patient and abiding by warning signage.”

When completed, the precinct will include children’s water play area, barbecues, landscaping, walkways, a saltwater lagoon, kiosk, fishing platforms and marina berths.

The activity precinct is one of four precincts in the foreshore and Webber Esplanade Revitalisation project, and will be the first to be completed. Work on the activity precinct began in 2006 and is expected to be completed in early 2016. The project is jointly funded by Cook Shire Council, The State Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies and Royalties for the Regions programs, and the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program.

Vandals desecrate cemetery-again In what is becoming a far too regular occurrence, the Mareeba Cemetery has again been the target of vandals.

This time- seven rows of the lawn cemetery section have been completely destroyed- with flowers vases, statuettes and family memorabilia scattered across the lawn.

The Express reported on the previous desecration of the Mareeba Cemetery, where youths were caught in the act by Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore and council staff.

No one seems to know what brings this act of destruction on, but one thing is for certain, should the culprits be the same offenders; the message is clearly not getting through.

The community again has been left to clean up the mess and will be left wondering when it will happen again as time after time events such as these are swept under the carpet.

While this recent event may have been orchestrated by juveniles, whom no arm of the law can touch, questions again need to be asked: where are the parents and what are they doing about it?

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T A E R G 5 1 0 2 WHEELBARROW RACE 2015 Teams!

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7.00am: All Solo Teams leave from Vaughan Street, Mareeba (Be at Vaugnan Street by 6.30am) 7.30am: All Duo Teams leave from Vaughan Street, Mareeba (Be at Vaughan Street by 7am) 7.30am: All Teams to assemble at Davies Park, Mareeba 8.45am: All Teams depart for Byrnes Street Parade s Street, Mareeba.

9.00am: Come & support the teams as they parade down Byrne in the park and music live 6.30pm: Friday night in Dimbulah will feature food stalls, the days highlights on the big screen – everyone welcome!

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SATURDAY MAY 16 The ‘Remondis Rave’ Night

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Crushing season starts in Mossman CRUSHING at Mackay Sugar’s Mossman Mill commenced on Monday, with over 1 million tonne of sugar set to pass through the facility this season.

Running through until late-November, the crushing season will see sugarcane derived from approximately 8,150 hectares of land across the Tablelands.

Furthermore, an additional 7,342 hectares will be harvested in the Mossman region, which will be a big boost for the region.

Mackay Sugar’s Mossman Mill General Manager Haydn Slattery said the Mill was prepared for another bumper season.

If you are driving in or around the Tablelands or Mossman areas, it is imperative that you exercise additional caution around rail crossing areas, as rail travel will increase due to the carting of sugar.

Growers workshop a great opportunity LOCAL growers across a multitude of industries attended the Horticulture Innovation Australia workshop last Wednesday afternoon at Borzi Park.

The meeting- which was primarily designed for local growers who were interested in influencing levy channels- was well attended and offered a real ‘who’s who’ of the industry.

Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association president Joe Moro was an interested onlooker, along with Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter.

HIA CEO John Lloyd said the workshop was an excellent opportunity for growers across several industries to come together.

“It’s been an excellent opportunity for us to come along and explain certain processes in regard to levies,” he said.

“Many local industries have been represented here today, including the banana, mango and potato industries.

“All conversation and feedback here today has been extremely constructive, in a good, solid open forum.”

Mr Moro said he gained plenty from the workshop and the MDFVGA would be keen for the HIA to return for a visit next year.

Field Days traffic will flow freely TRAFFIC-related issues have been put to bed in time for the upcoming 2015 Rotary FNQ Field Days at Kerribee Park.

Initial teething problems with accessing and parking were a factor of the 2013 event, however officials have worked tirelessly to rectify them.

Field Days chairwoman Ida Portella said significant traffic related issues had been documented into the official ‘Traffic Management Plan’, which will improve the overall Field Days experience.

“With huge crowds expected once again, it’s critical that we implement measures to ensure access in and out of the grounds is as smooth as possible and delays are minimised, where possible,” Ms Portella said.

“This will include traffic controllers on the main road, more State of Emergency (SES) volunteers and other volunteers at the gates and directing traffic to carparking and more carparking.

“While every effort is being made to minimise delays, the significant volumes of traffic expected on the road heading to the event means that delays will be probable, so motorists should factor in more time and arrive safely.”

PTS Traffic Management representative Ray Larnach, left, and Rotary FNQ Field Days Committee member Kevin Davies discuss the traffic management plan for the two-day event.

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entertainment 34th Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival

The Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival will be held over three days from June 19 to 21 at the Laura dance Festival Grounds in the heart of Cape York.

The Laura Aboriginal dance Festival is the oldest dance festival in Australia featuring traditional Indigenous voyage in dance, song and art.

There will be more than 750 performers from across 20 communities with Performers vying for the “Cape York Shield” in the dance challenge.

The prestigious “Cape York Art Awards” will be held once again with contenders from all over the Cape.

Communities will compete against each other in the spear throwing competition.

X-Factor finalist Rochelle Pitt will head up the entertainment and the Warrigan Band will also per-

Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift urges Far North Queensland locals to raise their cups in the fight against cancer for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Far North Queensland - raise your cups and make them count!

Pop the kettle on and call your friends – it’s time to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

On Thursday May 28 Queenslanders from Cape York to Coolangatta will take part in Cancer Council’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. They’ll gather in living rooms, community centres, schools and workplaces with a target to help us raise more than $2.5 million towards cancer research and local patient support services.

By getting involved, you’ll be helping over 1300 Far North Queenslanders who will be diagnosed with cancer this year.

Annette Morrison is one Mareeba local determined to make a difference, and has been raising her cup for more than 10 years.

“I am passionate about giving back to our community – cancer is something that unfortunately affects all of us and I see Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea as a perfect opportunity to fight back,” she said.

“If we all did our little bit just imagine what we could achieve! Mareeba locals are giving and wonderful and I encourage each and every one of them to join me this year by raising their cups to show our support for the people in our community impacted by this terrible disease.”

Annette will host her annual fundraiser on Thursday, May 21 from 9am at her

café, Vincenzo Coffee Lounge (in the Post Office Centre), and locals from across Far North Queensland are invited to attend.

For just $12 supporters can enjoy a cuppa, tables full of home-baked treats, and a Foxy Lady fashion parade, along with the opportunity to enter prize raffles.

With just a cup of tea and a cucumber sandwich, you can make a difference to Far North Queenslanders touched by cancer.

It’s easy to get involved – just save the date and head along to Annette’s Biggest Morning Tea, make a donation, register to host your own event, or join forces with a friend at biggestmorningtea.com.au.

Cancer Council’s official Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea will take place on Thursday, May 28, but hosts can hold morning teas anytime throughout May or June. For more information visit biggestmorningtea.com.au or call 1300 65 65 85.

This year, 450 Far North Queenslanders will lose their fight against cancer. Please join us on May 28 to help us save lives and beat cancer. Together we can beat cancer – please raise your cups and make them count!

More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or Cancer Council’s 13 11 20.

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form.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.lauradancefestival.com or www.trybooking.com while registration forms for dance groups and stall sites are also available online.

Food stalls, including traditional food, will be sold on the grounds with people having the option to cook on open fire pits.

Remember: this is a cultural festival where people sit around the fire and yarn and pass on knowledge – there is no mobile coverage in this area – so people will have to speak to each other.

It is also a drug and alcohol free event. For further details contact Stacey Ludwick on 0407 481 931.

The Etta James Story Vika Bull, one of Australia’s most respected and powerful soul singers, tells the story of one of the most influential soul singers of all time, the timeless Etta James.

During a long and tumultuous career Etta influenced a vast array of artists from a variety of genres and musical styles including The Rolling Stones, Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Gladys Knight, Stevie Wonder and many more.

Etta has been recognized as bridging the gap between rhythm and blues, rock and roll to pop, inspiring the careers of a new generation of artists from Christina Aguilera, Joss Stone

and the late Amy Winehouse.

Vika, joined here by The Essential R&B Band, tells the story of Etta’s turbulent life and sings her best loved songs including: ‘Tell Mama’, ‘Something’s Got A Hold On Me’, ‘Pushover’, the heart rending ‘I’d Rather Go Blind’, her iconic signature song ‘At Last’ and more. This two-hour concert showcases how Etta James not only sung the blues, the lived the blues.

Vika Bull will be appearing at the Tanks Arts Centre Saturday, May 23, 2015.

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The all action thriller, MAD MAX FURY ROAD, is the new flic on the big screen at Mareeba's Rising Sun Cinema this week. Starring Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron, this big budget production takes the very successful Mad Max concept to an entirely new creative level – thanks to the latest CGI technology. Mostly shot in Namibia, the landscapes are breathtaking.

PITCH PERFECT 2, starring Anna Kendrick and Australian star Rebel Wilson, continues for a second fun filled musical week.

On Sunday there are two great budget priced family films. You can watch Cinderella and Home for only $5 each per person – now that's a whopper of a movie bargain. HOME shows at 11am and Cinderella at 1pm.

There is also one last chance to see AVENGERS – AGE OF ULTRON, today Wednesday, May 13.

MAD MAX FURY ROAD

An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and almost everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life.

Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order. There's Max, a man of action and a man of few words, who seeks peace of mind following the

loss of his wife and child in the aftermath of the chaos. And Furiosa, a woman of action and a woman who believes her path to survival may be achieved if she can make it across the desert back to her childhood homeland.

PITCH PERFECT 2

The Barden Bellas, the collegiate a cappella group enters an international competition that no American team has ever won.

Review by Louise Keller: It's the offbeat nature of the characters and their approach to the a cappella music they sing that gives this upbeat sequel edge. In musical terms, you might say it feels syncopated. Directing her first full-length feature, Elizabeth Banks, who also appears (alongside John Michael Higgins) as one of the jaded collegiate commentators, has created a spirited film that feels fresh, using humour and music to distinctly coat the narrative.

Screenwriter Kay Cannon sets the tone in the opening routine, in which Rebel Wilson's Fat Amy has a wardrobe malfunction on stage while dangling upside down. This unlikely set up forms the premise that sees the all-girl singing group suspended from competing - unless, under their own steam, they win the world a capella championships in Copenhagen.

Highlights include the scenes in which the rivalry between the Barden Bellas and German reigning champions Das Sound Machine comes to a head; exciting choreographed numbers and hilarious confrontations between stunning lead singer Birgitte Hjort Srensen and the diminutive Anna Kend-

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At the centre of the action and forming the solid base on which everything else connects is the compelling group of characters. There's Kendrick as Beca, who spearheads a side plot in which she pursues her aspirations to become a music producer; Brittany Snow as the switched on Chloe, Hana Mae Lee as whisper quiet Lill who does fish-mouth impressions and Alexis Knapp as Stacy, who will do anything (or anyone) as required. One of the film's main plot strands involves Hailee Steinfeld as Emily, the group's latest addition, who writes her own music. Steinfeld is terrific and has great screen presence. All the plot points are stepping stones for the climactic finish in Copenhagen, when everything comes together with dynamic harmonies and funky rhythms..Funny, unexpected and entertaining, the film is a real feel-good package.

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Expresso 

Your Weekly Horoscopes

Aries

March 21 to Apr 20

Don’t allow personal problems to conflict with professional duties.

Empty promises could be likely where work is concerned. Don’t let your health suffer because of worry. Talk to someone you trust.

Taurus

k a e r b a e Tak relax! and

Wednesday 13th

Thursday 14th

Friday 15th

Saturday 16th

Sunday 17th

Monday 18th

Tuesday 19th

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Tide Times 0614 2.82 1228 0.65 1854 2.70

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Tide Times 0129 0.87 0740 2.80 1348 0.39 2027 3.04

Tide Times 0213 0.87 0818 2.70 1427 0.36 2108 3.10

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sudoku 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.

April 21 to May 21

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, melted 3/ 4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-rolled oats 1 teaspoon baking soda

May 22 to June 21

June 22 to July 22

C R O S S

WORD SEARCH

July 23 to Aug 22

You may think gifts will win their heart, but it could add stress from lack of funds. New romantic partners may attend a function that puts you in the limelight.

Chances to express your ideas and beliefs can bring popularity as long as you’re not arrogant.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Wait and get all the information before consulting your boss.

You may have difficulties while traveling or problems dealing with close friends or relatives.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Travel will be enjoyable but could be expensive. Don’t let any money slip through your fingers today. Don’t be afraid to pursue unfamiliar grounds.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Problems with female members of your family may play on your emotions. Do not hesitate to help elders with legal documents that are too confusing for them.

Problems with female members of your family may play on your emotions.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Shopping could cost more than you bargained for. Some of the best opportunities will crop up if you keep an open mind. Move into a leadership position if you are determined to do so.

Capricorn

Adoption Aunty Bachelor Bride Child Close Daddy Descendant

Eligible Family Father First Friend Grandpa Groom Grown

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

You’ll find travel or involvement in large groups gratifying. Your efforts will be rewarded handsomely. You will be able to enlist the help of colleagues who believe in your ideas.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

House Kind Love Loyalty Mum Maternal Miss Related

Senior Sister Tribe Uncle Wedding

ACROSS

22. The solid surface of the earth.

7. Discontinued patterns which are often sold at reduced price.

8. Equivalent to the sum of six and five.

9. A colourless astringent compound which is a hydrated double sulphate of aluminium and potassium.

10. The flowing over of a liquid.

11. A clock that displays digits rather than hands or a pointer.

13. A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

15. A game in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller.

16. Having much money; affluent.

18. A recurrent throbbing headache that is often accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision.

19. A small, sharp broad-headed nail.

21. The smallest particle of a chemical element.

DOWN

Don’t let jealous friends put you down, making you insecure about your capabilities. You should put your efforts into creative projects. Be inquisitive about unfamiliar circumstances.

Pisces

1 teaspoon baking soda pinch salt, optional and to taste 35 caramel squares, unwrapped 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add the butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.

3. Add the flour, oats, baking soda, optional pinch salt, and stir until combined. Mixture will be quite thick.

4. Add half of the mixture to the prepared pan, and smooth it with spatula to create an even, smooth, flat layer; set remainder aside.

5. Bake for 10 minutes. While it bakes, make the caramel sauce.

6. In a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, combine the caramels, cream, and heat on high power in 60-second bursts to melt caramels, stirring after each burst. Heat until mixture can be stirred smooth.

7. Optionally stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste, for salted caramel sauce; set sauce aside.

8. After 10 minutes, remove pan from the oven and evenly sprinkle with the chocolate. Slowly and evenly pour caramel sauce over the chocolate.

Evenly crumble reserved oatmeal-brown sugar mixture over the top.

9. Return pan to oven and bake for about 15 to 18 minutes.

SERVE and ENJOY!

You’ll be angry if those you live with aren’t pulling their weight.

You may find it impossible to get the rest you require. Don’t get involved in other people’s problems.

Leo

Max 25o Min 17o

Method

You will be encouraged to get involved in a moneymaking venture. Your reputation will be affected. You need more space for the whole family.

Cancer

Max 24o Min 17o

Carmelitas

Take time to find out if anyone has a better suggestion before you make arrangements for the whole family. Your honesty will not only win you points but also respect.

Gemini

Max 23o Min 18o

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Feb 20 to March 20

Make sure that you make reservations early. Someone you live with will get angry if you are neglecting your duties. Minor fevers or infections will develop if you’re over-stressed.

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1. A round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid.

2. A structure of joined bars or logs for children to climb on.

3. A low upholstered seat without a back or arms that typically serves also as a box, with the seat hinged to form a lid.

4. A slope from the horizontal or vertical in carpentry and stonework.

5. The confident and forceful expression or promotion of oneself.

6. Make something look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.

12. Cause a process or action to begin.

14. A rhombus or diamond shape.

17. A woman thought to have evil magic powers, popularly depicted as wearing a black cloak and pointed hat.

20. A stick or short staff used to as-

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Sunbird Park Estate – an ideal family location

If you’re looking to build but unsure of where to start allotments in prestigious “Sunbird Park” Estate are smart buying and some of the cheapest allotments left in this sought after position.

Located on the Cairns side of Mareeba and only a few short minutes drive from Mareeba CBD and all town amenities. This is the ideal location for families, including commuters to Cairns, to enjoy a relaxed Tableland lifestyle.

This quality subdivision ensures the perfect combination of contemporary urban living within a tranquil country setting with the following features: • Allotments ranging in size from 800m2

to 1093m2 • Building covenants in place to protect your investment and ensure only quality homes are built • All town services in place including town water, sewerage, underground power, garbage and mail collection • As an added bonus to ensure that finished homes are completed to a high standard of landscaping, a rebate of $3,000 is applicable on approved completion of irrigation, lawn and planting of appropriate shrubbery and garden beds.

The estate also includes a large area of natural parkland – often visited by local wallabies and native birdlife. With completed fit-

ness area and walking trails in nearby Sunset Park, this is an ideal location if you want to stretch out and let off some energy or simply sit on the park bench seats and enjoy the relaxed surroundings.

A children’s playground and casual picnic area also means its a great place to relax with the whole family.

Take advantage of the Queensland Government’s $15,000 “Great Start” Grant to purchase your ideal block and create the stylish home of your dreams. Don’t delay as these allotments are selling fast with only six left to choose from in this family friendly estate in Mareeba.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection of available allotments please call Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

Joe offers years of personal experience in building homes and is committed to providing you with personalised service and helpful advice on choosing the right block for you.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Sunbird Park Estate, MAREEBA From $89,000 Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

CALL TODAY

PH: 0417 700 468

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PROPERTY

Minutes from the markets

Find this little beauty, situated just behind the Centenary Park in Mammino Street, just a short drive from Mareeba's CBD. Only minutes from the markets, take a stroll through and grab your fresh fruit and veg and just walk home.

Anyone looking for a great home on a budget should look at this! The three bedroom plus office (or store-room) home is constructed from masonry block walls inside and out.

The huge timber-look kitchen has plenty of cupboard and bench space, has a large pantry and is open to the dining and lounge room, with the whole area being serviced by a split system air-conditioner. The three bedrooms are all of a good size and the Master features built-in robes as well.

A very private patio is out the back, great for BBQs or a few quiet drinks with close friends. For the garden enthusiast, there are a few tropical fruit trees and a 3x3m garden shed as well.

In addition to the single lock-up garage, there is also a large skillion carport for anyone who has a second vehicle, or a boat or trailer.

• Three bedroom plus office/storeroom, one bathroom home • Solid concrete block construction • Large kitchen, open to lounge and dining • Air-conditioned living area • Security screens on windows and doors • Large skillion carport for second vehicle • Fully fenced yard with colorbond fencing • Very low maintenance yard, 3x3m garden shed For more information or toy book an inspection, call exclusive agent Remo Esposito at the Central Realty office today. Phone 0401 969 473.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Mammino Street, MAREEBA $320,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

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• 2.5 acres with council approved Colorbond liveable shed • Creek at boundary • 3mg water licence • 3.5KW solar power • 22,000 litre water storage tank • Furniture, household and yard maintenance gear included

$349,000 NEG JohN Falvo 0408 456 344

P: 4092 1355 A:191 Byrnes Street, Mareeba

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Spacious 5.56 ha property, very few neighbours Three bedroom, two bathroom home Open plan living, Timber kitchen Gorgeous slate floors and beautiful high ceilings Beautiful timber deck overlooking permanent creek Exposed hardwood timber beams & french doors Natural billabong, perfect for a dam site 5 bay shed, 2 bays for workshop, 3 bays accom.

REMO ESPOSITO 0401 969 473 Office: 4092 2232 Email: remo@crmareeba.com www.crmareeba.com

Comfortable family lifestyle living is assured in this three-bedroom plus office home in Walkamin.

Of open plan design, the home has recently undergone some internal refurbishment including fresh new paint in neutral tones, and a brand new bathroom with porcelain tiles, a modern basin, large glass shower screen and classy shower and tap fittings.

Additional features of this property include: • Internal block walls • Timber kitchen • Vinyl flooring in living, tiled kitchen

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• Stainless steel four burner gas stove An added bonus is the council approved • Brand new bathroom 8m x 8m x 3.5m high powered shed with • Tiled front patio concrete floor.

• Entertainment area at rear • Double carport For further information please contact • Crimsafe screening exclusive agent John Falvo at Mareeba • Solar hot water Property Office on 0408 456 344.

• Town water • Septic Address: WALKAMIN • Established gardens Price: $320,000 NEG • Manicured lawns Agent: EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Situated on a fully fenced Mareeba Property Office 840m2 allotment with rear access, Contact: 0408 456 344 this property is close to the Walkamin shop and primary school.

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DID time forget this one? Solid two bedroom concrete block home with sleep out, timber floors throughout, combined dining and lounge room, one bathroom, one toilet, single carport, 1239m2 allotment, all in a near central position.

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, or 0428 121 520, 0427 153 868. Email us at mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

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MAREEBA $239,000 NEG Mareeba Real Estate Agencies Lyn 0427 153 868 Mark 0428 121 520

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• Spacious Kitchen & Dining • Concreted Laundry & Carport • Garden Shed • 1619m2 Fenced Yard

A very rare opportunity has become available to purchase a unique lifestyle property in a great location just five short minutes from town.

150 acres of mostly cleared flat country with good arable soils, Walsh River frontage and fully fenced into four large paddocks plus sizeable house yard.

The smallish partly renovated homestead is nicely positioned with sweeping views of the property and picturesque surrounding countryside.

The large cemented machinery shed and open lean-to has been well fabricated with three phase power and would make for great hay accommodation. Water is plentiful with three options being riparian water rights from the Walsh River, large dam set up with commercial and domestic pumps feeding underground mains running through the property and a working bore generating 28 litres a minute.

Fiat tractor with slasher and cattle yards included with the sale.

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PROPERTY If you’re looking for the perfect modern entertainer that will tick all the boxes… your search ends here. This brand new, stylish four bedroom home has just been completed and is positioned in “Sunbird Park” Estate. The home boasts a generous floor plan with large open plan living and striking central kitchen. Quality built by “Shane Smith” Homes you’ll find extra inclusions, quality fixtures and stylish features throughout.

Features include: • Fully split-system air-conditioned • In-built shelving & feature tv niche in living area • Well proportioned bedrooms with mirrored built-in cupboards • Master bedroom with generous walk-in-robe and ensuite plus rear patio access • Stunning central kitchen with island bench, breakfast bar, generous pantry, large fridge space with plumbing in place and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and microwave • Office with built-in shelving • Stunning floor to ceiling tiles in the bathroom & ensuite • Tinted windows, security screens and storage cupboards throughout • Large fully tiled rear patio directly off the living area • Solar hot water system • Exposed aggregate driveway • Landscaped 900m2 allotment • Only minutes from town and surrounded by other quality homes It’s the epitome of stylish, easy care living and because it’s brand new the $15,000 Queensland Government “Great Start” grant applies to eligible first home buyers.

Just finished – stylish family living

OPEN HOME

Open for inspection this Saturday from 10.00am to 12noon. For further information please call sole agent Joe Torrisi today on 0417 700 468.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

3 Sunbird Parade, MAREEBA $410,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Surrounded by water

OPEN HOME

Nestled between the channel and the creek there is a three bedroom home. It is fully done up with the best of care plus there is an immaculately looked after shed and there are some workers quarters to go with it.

To the left there is a large paddock of aged tea trees that could be turned into great mulch and that means income. On the other side you will find a mango orchard that with a bit of clean up could bring you some returns as well.

You Might also be able to mine some amount of sand deposited along the creek.

There are also couple of large already cleared paddocks if you were looking to cultivate something else or have areas for grazing.

Perfectly round and fully fenced dam, great place for chickens and ducks.

All this close to main road but you wouldn't know that and only minutes from Dimbulah. Owner is looking to retire to Mareeba and is hoping that somebody with an appreciation for all this place represents and stands for is going to discover it soon and take over from her.

There also is an option to trade in your house as long as it is solid and close to town centre.

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM-12NOON 188 HASTIE ROAD, MAREEBA • 4 BRM + ENSUITE • A/C IN LIVING & MAIN BRM • STYLISH KITCHEN • BUILT-INS & ROLLER BLINDS • FENCED 905M2 BLOCK + SIDE ACCESS PRICE: $359,000

0429 489 961

WWW.JOETORRISI.COM.AU

ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

CARAVAN PARK - $550,000 • Almaden • 6 Acres • Motel Rooms

• Safari Lodges • Bus, Caravan • House, Pool

www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au altitudemareeba@aapt.net.au

1 Acre Lifestyle Living in Mareeba From $140,000 Town Water & Bore on each 1 Acre Block  Great Soil  Good Drainage  Close to Town & Schools  Rural Setting

Visit Rayfield Estate at 189 Ray Road, Mareeba & Contact Joe or Liz today!

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ALTITUDE

Joe Torrisi 0417 700 468 www.joetorrisi.com.au

REALTY MAREEBA

Elizabeth Bors 0437 921 648 www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au

Inspect by appoitment with Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba. Phone Liz on 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100. www.altituderealtymareeba. com.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

DIMBULAH $595,000 Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648

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Near New - 6 Years Old ClOse tO tOwN

Amaroo is steadily growing from strength to strength. Karobean and The Village, the latest development at Amaroo is close to completion.

Karobean and The Village has 22 Lots, with only 12 remaining available to purchase. The choice to live in this family friendly area, with the enviable convenience and peace of mind provided by the proximity of the Amaroo Medical Centre is proving to be a popular one.

There are only four lots available in The Village (From 600m2- 767m2) with 5 lots already spoken for. Karobean now has only eight lots left available, with the level

of enquiry escalating.

Amaroo Medical construction is well under way. Amaroo Medical is sitting on 300m2, three times the size of the Byrnes Street practice. The new practice will have plenty of room for visiting specialists, the new addition of a Woman’s health bed, Skin clinic and much more. The car park construction is completed; Dr Harnischfeger and her team are waiting in anticipation for the construction of The Medical Centre to be finalized. Dr Harnischfeger said “We’d move in tomorrow, we’re ready to go”.

Main road works, road signs and line-

marking are done. The Traffic Islands are very soon to be professionally landscaped, with trees also being planted in the area.

Overhead power lines are to be removed and streetlights put in.

Take a drive out to Amaroo and check out the progress. For further information on available land and house and land packages, drop into Amaroo sales Centre on Hastie Road, (Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-3pm) or call Deb on 0409 321 000. Amaroo Building dreams, creating lifestyle.

This near new home could suit any keen investor or a first home buyer.

• Unique design home wrapped around garage • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Large open plan living area • Private rear patio with huge backyard • Large 1000m2 block • Currently rented @ $350 per week Short drive to town and schools.

Price: $349,000 Neg Contact: exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/1269502

Living on the Edge has never been so desirable Make Your own ranch

This perfect rural property ticks all of the boxes - create your own ranch.

• 9 acres Cairns side • 4 bedrooms, main with ensuite and walk-in robe • Open plan tiled living • Modern kitchen • Partly airconditioned, built-in cupboards • Double remote lock up garage • Massive concrete block shed at rear of property • Fenced into 3 separate paddocks • Backs onto Cobra Creek Currently rented at $400 per week.

Price: $599,000 Neg Contact: Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

www.raywhiteruralmareeba.com.au/qld/mareeba/1177911

Alex Srhoj at Ray White Mareeba is proud to present this Angelo D'Adonna built four bedroom home situated at the Edge Estate Mareeba.

This stylish home presents like new and offers a superb standard of fit and finish plus a stand-out location in one of Mareeba's sought after locations.

This modern styled home will suit the family that loves their space with a generous outdoor area allowing you to absorb the peaceful elevated aspect.

Fully tiled throughout with a unique 4th bedroom that creates an "East Wing" for guests or a kids retreat, the main bedroom comes complete with a walk in robe and ensuite.

The dream kitchen features stainless steel appliances and stone bench tops with loads of space to cook in and an open plan living area.

Other features are roman blinds on all windows, three solar lights giving natural light throughout, solar hot water, outdoor entertainment area overlook-

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ing breathtaking landscaping and property is fully fenced.

The home was designed to take advantage of the corner block, with unique position of the house offering a cool, quiet living space only seconds to town. All the hard work has been done, just move in and enjoy.

For an inspection contact exclusive agent Alex Srhoj at Ray White Rural Mareeba on 0403 343 692.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $449,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Alex Srhoj Ray White Rural Mareeba 0403 343 692

OpeN HOme: 14 aNzac aveNue - Saturday 16tH & Saturday 30tH may 10.00am tO 12.00 NOON - Or INSpect By reQueSt

Ultimate OUtdOOr living

Nestled away on popular Anzac Avenue amongst a picturesque setting, this unique villa will capture your attention.

FeaturING: • Outdoor and indoor living merge as one with french doors opening onto a delightful outdoor • Open plan living with tiles throughout entertainment area complete with BBQ & gazebo • 2 good sized bedrooms • 4m x 5m Colorbond shed + 3m x 3m garden shed • Modern kitchen with timber benchtops and feature • this property is being offered to the market at a stone half wall special price of $329,000 neg until the end of June • 1146m2 allotment Located in Evergreen Gardens, Mareeba’s latest boutique lifestyle development, this property is a pleasure to inspect and offers a leisurely ambiance for those looking for a private and relaxed lifestyle.

Also on offer to purchase in Evergreen Gardens are 2 vacant blocks of land that are surrounded by established gardens and covenants to protect your investment: Lot 181 - Priced at $113,000 - 702m2 Lot 182 - Priced at $110,000 - 704m2 For more information or to arrange an inspection contact: Norma Moloney or Alex Srhoj, Ray White Rural Mareeba - 0417 541 126 / 0403 343 692 Joe Torrisi or Peter Dwyer, Joe Torrisi Real Estate - 0417 700 468 / 0429 489 961

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INDEX

business A Air Conditioning

B

Blinds

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Childcare/ Kindergarten

DIRECTORY

Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

E

H Irrigation

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic Mowing/ Slashing

Gas Glazier Graphic Design

Livestock Transport

Nurseries

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Earthmoving Electrical Entertainment

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AIR CONDITIONING

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel Furniture

Handyman Services

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ELECTRICAL

Travel Tree Lopping

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Window Tinting

FUEL receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Daniel Battistin

Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS

www.donhall.com.au

Custom Made

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

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

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

145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668

Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com

ABN: 22 524 342 683 - Licence No: 71735 - ACA: F0514381 - LO: 56130

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

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

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673

Phone: 0429 869 023

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

96 James Street, Mareeba

Do it right the first time!

Trust the BLIND specialists!

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

Supply & Fit

• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga

CHILDCARE

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

info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au 3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

Lic No: 51413 RH Lic No: L038890

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

your local business guide FLOOR COVERINGS

dealers of

to Mareeba & tableland areas

 45kg (100lb)  Swap ‘n’ Go  18kg & 15kg Forklift Bottles  Refills Very competitiVe pricing DeliVery aVailable

6-8 Martin Tenni Drive Mareeba Industrial Estate P 4092 5442 M 0429 632 511

GLAZING ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts

PH: 0429 725 779 or 4092 1389

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

• Sliding Glass Doors & Windows • Residential & Commercial Glazing • Shower Screens & Robes • Glass Replacement • Security Doors • Security Screens • Fly Screens • Louvres • Mirrors

EMBROIDERY

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113

Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300.

However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit.

To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

PH: 0417 843 015 or 4092 7536

SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796

Earthworks & Excavations Pipe Laying Driveway Construction/ Maintenance

• Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings

GAS

Mareeba Earthmoving Contractors

P: 0407 159 727

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials

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

(Rex Petersen’s Bobcat Hire)

• Driveways • Excavations • Cable Locations

For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

FURNITURE

EARTHMOVING

BLINDS

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

Mobile 0448 856 187

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

FLOORS

your local business guide

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man!

JANE PETERS PO Box 1923, Mareeba QLD 4880 PHONE: 0427 932 776 ABN 98 735 499 133 Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com

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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

30 James Street, Mareeba

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• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com

HANDYMAN

IRRIGATION

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC

MAREEBA MOTORS

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

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

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

POOL MAINTENANCE

MRT POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station 74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

your local business guide NURSERY

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

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

RAD SKIPS (a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

FLat toP traiLer For Hay etc.

TRANSPORT

CHARLIE’S BROMELIADS

TRUCK & BACKHOE

Monster Bromeliad Sale

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

210 McGrath Road, Mareeba

GUARANTEED!

MOWING/ SLASHING

Slashing & Mowing Tree Lopping Yard Maintenance Call for a Quote on: 0429 725 779 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Call Jon Lambert TRAVEL

35000 Litre Tank

Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com

• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

Water cartage

ATTACHMENTS: Auger, Rock Breaker, Forks, Vibrating Plate + a full range of buckets and tilting buckets

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

SKIP BINS

14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS!

HIRE

TIMBER

TREE LOPPING

From a 24ft Body Truck to 4 Decks

MACHINERY/ TRUCK HIRE

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

5 Willow Road, Tolga PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 en it be nice!

PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 Wood FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377

Livestock transPort

ABN: 74 629 292 635

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

PLUMBING

LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT

Phone: 0429 966 280

TRANSPORT

5th 6th & 7th June, 2015 Mobile 0457 357 580 PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

A: 2 9 Iluka Street, Mareeba P: 4092 2475 M: 0417 746 140

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

P & M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers  Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith

4035 2034

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

VENUE HIRE HAVING A PARTY OR FUNCTION? We have the perfect venue!

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions!

Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

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Wedding

Church Notices

Robert & Jenna

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

16th May, 2015 Congratulations on your wedding day.

We wish you lots of happiness and love.

Mum, Dad Frank, Michael & Roslyn, Josh, Emily and Lucas

Anniversary

Thought:

Assets make things possible, people make things happen.

For Sale 2012 TriTon ExTra cab $14000 of extras, excellent condition. $25,000 ono

15th May, 2015

Here’s to many more years of love and laughter. From Paul, Tracey, Braden, Talesha, Cody, Linda, Silvano, Daniel, Bianca, Angelica, Guglielmo, Marc, Lea, Johnny, Rosetta, Angelo and Narissa.

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20 foot, 350 Chev motor, forward / reverse hand throttle, 158 hours fresh water only, 140 litre fuel tank, adjustable seat and steering wheel, 2 piece high pole, bimini and boat cover, 1 owner.

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In Memoriam In memory of little Indie Rose

When we see a beautiful rainbow, we remember your cheeky smile and every time we see the stars, we ponder for a while. It's been one year already since you grew your angel wings, but not a day goes by that we don't remember things. You're such a special little angel, from your head down to your toes, and we miss you every single day, Our beautiful, Indie Rose.

You changed and touched so many lives, even ones you never met. Your legacy lives on and on, because we will not forget.

Love from the IndieStructables

Robert Anthony 23/2/54 – 13/5/13 Lovingly remembered always and sadly missed.

Forever in our hearts.

Love from all your family, relatives and friends.

FOR SALE MUST SELL!!!

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Pumping Irrigation & Machinery Services is a Mareeba based firm that is a specialist provider of Agricultural, Mining, Industrial, Civil Water and Sewerage Services throughout Far North Queensland and is seeking a self motivated person for the above position.

Preferred applicants will have a background in pumping and irrigation design and supply, however applications with extensive knowledge in the Plumbing or Hardware Industry would be considered and trained in the Water Supply Industry. Persons who, with adequate training, believe they have the ability to carry out the necessary functions mentioned are also encouraged to apply.

Successful applicant will be conscientious and well presented, able to work independently, as well as part of a team, and have had prior exposure to computers.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and the ability to provide a high standard of work.

Applications, setting out details of qualifications, skills and past experience, together with references, should be forwarded to the following address:

The Sales Manager Pumping Irrigation & Machinery Services 8 Reynolds Street, Mareeba Q 4880 Email: ken@pumpingirrigation.com.au Previous applicants need not apply.

PH: 0427 518 320 or 4093 2542 (A/H)

RETAIL SALES

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those eligible for free influenza vaccination include: • Adults aged 65 years or older • Pregnant women • People older than six months with medical conditions that make them more susceptible to influenza • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged between 6 months and 5 years • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years or over those who do not fit these criteria but still want to be immunised will need to see their GP.

FOR MAREEBA RSL CLUB INC The Annual AGM will be held at 10.30am on Saturday the 23rd of May at 88 Byrnes Street, Mareeba.

Nomination forms are available from the Club Office and nominations close at 5pm on Friday the 15th of May.

Mareeba Shire reSidentS!

Cent Sale

@ Lenore Wyatt Running as a Councillor in Mareeba Shire Elections

Doors open 9.30am for 10am start - Entry $5 Morning Tea, Raffles, Handmade Prizes & More!

All welcome!

Have a look on Facebook

16th May, 2015 Mareeba Branch Q.C.W.a.

C.W.a. hall, Wilkes Street

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50th Wedding Anniversary

Public Notice

Flu vaccination clinics for people who do not have a GP will be held at Mareeba Hospital’s Emergency Department.

PhonE 0400 515 822

Peter & Carmel Ciranni Congratulations on your Golden Anniversary.

Business Opportunity

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We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team. Ideally you will have a background in timber, building or hardware.

You must have a passion for customer service and safety and experience in a retail environment. Importantly you will enjoy working in the store to create a great customer experience.

Hours can vary and casual positions often lead to more permanent work.

To apply please email your application to hr@cairnshardware.com.au or drop it into the store.

Tableland Hardware is an equal opportunity employer.

Please call Joan on 0447 247 502 to discuss your requirements.

Tender

ExprEssions of intErEst TGT is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified persons to Project Manage the construction of a storage shed at its Tolga depot. The suitable applicant will be required to undertake management, coordination and oversight of sub-contractors to construct the project. for project brief and design drawings, please contact: gm@tgt.com.au Tenders close on 29th May, 2015.

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CLASSIfieds What’s Coming Up!

For Rent TWO bedroom fully furnished unit, no pets. $300 p/w. Phone 4092 5225 or 0407 925 225. office space for rent. 79m2 includes reception area, 2 x offices and storeroom. $130p/w. Ph 0428 121 520.

Livestock Chad Posselt lIVestoCK tRaNsPoRt

Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

Local Events Calendar

May 22nd 23rd 23rd 27th

Adopt-A-Pet

Tolga Q.C.W.A Cent Sale. Tolga C.W.A Hall. Doors open at 8.30am for a 9.00am start.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea at Mt Carbine.9am start.

Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Kuranda - Kuranda Q.C.W.A. 9.30am, C.W.A hall in Kuranda village. $10 entry.

Q.C.W.A Craft Day. 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba. All welcome – Cuppa.

WEEKLY EVENTS  PCYC Mareeba Seniors social club meets for games, excursions, trivia every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am at the PCYC Sports Hall 183 Walsh St Mareeba. New members welcome.  Al-Anon Family Groups - Help for family and friends of Alcoholics meets in Atherton & Yungaburra. Ph 1300 252 666.  St George’s Church Indoor Bowls every Tuesday 1pm at St George’s Hall at 53 Constance Street, Mareeba.  Sunday Jam Sessions - Every Sunday 4pm - 9pm & Live music every Friday night at “The Shed” McConaghie Street, Atherton.

PHONE 0408 876 313

Got an event coming up? Email The Express today! admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

My name is Scottie and I am a 3 year old Border Collie cross who originally was rehoused from the refuge as a 4 month old. Now circumstances have changed and I am back again. I would love to get back out into a new family situation. View me on the website www. mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au or phone 40923060.

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Chillagoe Rodeo

Saturday, May 7, 2015. Photos Peter Roy.

Queen and Kings dinner

On Saturday, May 7, the Dimbulah Lions Club held a dinner ahead of the Dimbulah Lions Festival on May 30, where the 2015 Queen and King entrants were officially introduced to the community, sponsors and judges.

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EXPRESS sPORT

Dolphins make a splash in Mareeba

By Justin Fris

STRATFORD advanced in regional qualifying of the FFA Cup, after a convincing 3-1 victory over the Mareeba United Football Club last Wednesday evening at Borzi Park.

After all of the anticipation and hype off the field, Stuart Veall’s men provided an attacking masterclass against an indifferent Bulls line-up.

From the opening kick-off, it was evident that the visitors meant business, with Maclean Simpson going on a marauding run along the clubhouse wing, winning his side an early corner.

Bulls keeper Julian Madrid easily saved a relatively tame header from the goalmouth scramble, but the danger only intensified from this moment onwards.

Stratford was presented with an excellent opportunity in the 3rd minute of the match, which eventuated into the game’s first goal.

Despite a populated wall, Josiah Rusch curled a magnificent 20m free kick high into the upper left corner of the net, with Madrid powerless to stop it.

A pin drop could be heard over Borzi Park, but the visitors weren’t finished, rubbing further salt into the home side’s wounds in the 21st minute.

After receiving an excellent up field pass, exciting midfielder Matthew Bowman took advantage of the acreage in front of him, and tucked his polished finish past Madrid.

Mareeba’s night of pain was completed in the 24th minute, when Maclean Simpson took advantage of Madrid being off his line and deliv-

ered a stunning drive into the bottom right hand corner of the net.

Unsurprisingly to anyone at Borzi Park, the hosts gradually worked their way into the contest and pulled a goal back on 35 minutes.

After receiving a clever ball halfway in the 18-yard box, Leonardo Cisterni completed a tidy flick and neatly chipped his effort over Stratford keeper Angelo Serafin.

Simpson was very lucky to remain on the field just seconds out from the half-time interval, after he negligently hacked into an opponent while competing for the ball in the middle of the park.

The referee flourished six yellow cards in total, with Stratford having four players booked, compared with Mareeba’s two.

Although it should be noted that the match was remarkably different from the previous league encounter.

Both sides spent more energy into retaining the ball, and in many ways, swapped their game styles. Stratford adopted a more pass-oriented game style, with the Bulls centering attacks with the long ball.

Cisterni was fabulous for the home side all night, often winning the long ball with two or three defenders in his face.

Both sides had multiple halfchances late in the second half, but Stratford never seriously looked like relinquishing their dominance of general play on the night.

Post match, Veall and MUFC coach Alex Srhoj convened, with both men complimentary of each other.

In an impromptu joint interview, Veall said the early goal had been vi-

tal for his side.

“I’m absolutely astounded,” he said.

“Three goals in the first half did it and it is always hard for any team to come back. That is just a pure delight for me.

“I mean three goals against Mareeba, up here; the boys have to be complimented on it.”

“They put the chances away,” Srhoj said.

“Which was opposite on Saturday for us,” Veall added.

“We were chasing the game on Saturday and tonight, they chased the game.”

When asked about his side’s pass-oriented approach, Veall said his side learned from the home side.

“We learned from them on Saturday (laughs),” he said.

“We are still learning the trade as they are the masters, they are the champions, we are just learning the trade.

“But as a coach, I’m happy, and happy we get a crack at the Heat next week.”

Srhoj admitted the opening goal was a ‘soft’ free kick to concede, but praised his men for refusing to concede effort or heart in the contest. “(There were) a couple of lapses in the backline, but apart from that, we didn’t put our chances away,” he said.

“If we had of put our chances away, it would have been a different game.”

Srhoj remained with a positive focus at half time and said he was impressed that the back four had learned from earlier mistakes and finished the game strong.

Leonardo Cisterni (left) battles for posession. (Photo by Peter Roy)

Comets hurtle into finals contention

Mareeba boxer to represent his state

By Justin Fris

By Justin Fris

CLOSE finishes signatured the latest assortment of Mareeba Basketball League fixtures, with the Comets again hurtling into finals contention.

Buoyed by a fantastic victory over Express a fortnight ago, the Comets recorded a decisive 29-20 victory over the Barras.

Daniel McGrath top scored for the Comets with 10 points, with Fabio Nocilla and Gabriela Diana combining well.

The victory heaped more bad news for Express, who narrowly went down 40-37 against the Red Devils and fell a further game behind in 6th place.

Clinton Cameron top scored for the Devils with 20

points, while Express was well served by Daniel Vecchio-Ruggeri and Lochlan Anthony.

The perennial powerhouse Stingrays are now a game clear over the Red Devils, after a tense 45-42 victory over an improving MBA Deadleys team.

Always an excitement, the Deadleys are playing an excellent brand of ball and on their night, can beat anyone.

The Rays currently lead proceedings on 28 points, winning nine of their opening 10 matches. The Devils are 2nd on 26, with a solid two game advantage of Deadleys in 3rd place.

An improving Comets side have slotted into 4th place on 18, while Express has slumped to 5th after a series of losses.

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MAREEBA’s own Graham ‘Bendy’ Wienert is preparing to proudly represent his state against New South Wales in coming weeks.

Training out of the ‘Team Mareeba Boxing’ gym, Wienert has learned his craft from a team of dedicated TMB trainers across the journey.

Held in Cairns on May 23, a host of Qld’s best fighters will slug it out against NSW’s best, with a full state of bouts on the card.

Prior to commencing training, one couldn’t help but admire Wienert’s dedication to his craft. No corners are cut as he professionally goes about his business.

This fight is a little different however, as Wienert knows very little about his opponent, due to the format of the competition.

Irrespective, there are some things which can be controlled, with fitness a major component of his training.

“It’s mainly all about my fitness,” he said. “Just train like you would any other day and make sure you are ready.”

TMB trainer Ross Cardillo said Wienert was a special type of boxer, who has several key attributes.

“He’s more of a fighter than a boxer,” he said. “But I wouldn’t call him a brawler; He handles himself very well under pressure.

“He’s calm under fire and I think that is a big strength. He’s got a good kit of punches and can throw a good hook and uppercuts.

“He’s got a very sharp right hand and a very good left hook. He goes to the body very well and I think he is a very good package.

“Another key attribute, is that he is very physically and mentally tough.”

The tournament is endorsed by Boxing Queensland, which is the official governing organisation for boxing in our state.

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EXPRESS sPORT

Victory fails to ease doubts TRC commits to Yungaburra Triathlon

By Justin Fris

By Justin Fris

THE Mareeba Gladiators held on for a tight 22-20 victory over the Kangaroos last Saturday evening at Davies Park.

Despite victory always being a desired outcome, sometimes it can flatter and that is very much the case for the home side.

Apart from a 10 minute spell during the second half where they were electric, the Gladiators were locked in a grim arm wrestle, with their lack of line speed fitness a real concern.

On current form, the Gladiators would go into the round 11 local derby against Atherton as underdogs, but they have the talent to turn their fortunes around.

The hosts started the match like a whirlwind, opening their account within the opening minute. Kangaroos fullback Patrick Lewis made an absolute meal of the 5th tackle bomb, with the ball leaping into the arms of Gladiators halfback Glen Williams, who crossed over for the

try.

Bottom placed and needing a hero, Bradley Stephen burst to life for the Roos, with his agility often leaving the home side mesmerised.

Stephen would go on to score a hat trick of tries, but it would be two of his late conversion misses that would ultimately scratch his side’s chances of victory.

Deadlocked at 12-all at halftime, the Gladiators broke away to a 22-12 lead on the hour mark, after two wonderfully crafted tries to Kurt Jackson and Frank Koroi.

Gradually the home side ran out of legs, with the Roos pushing the contest down to the final minute of the match.

A litany of errors and missed conversions ultimately punctuated the final exchanges between both sides, in a match where skill level was extremely diluted.

Mareeba’s reserve grade recorded another victory, with several exciting players pushing for A-grade selection. The U/18’s nightmare deepened, being torched 64-4 earlier in the afternoon. The Gladiators travel to Gordonvale on Sunday afternoon and will face Suburbs.

Local champ brings home silver

THE Tablelands Regional Council has agreed to support the Yungaburra Triathlon for a further three years.

In a tremendous coup for both athletics and business on the Tablelands, councillors uniformly supported the motion, with the event being held on November 14 and 15.

Sport is no longer an amateur-based activity. It is a big business at local, state, national and international level and provides several economic and social benefits.

Operating with an income of $94,652, the triathlon recorded a budget surplus of $9,805. Several businesses within the Tablelands also experienced increased patronage from last year’s event.

Hockey All Stars continue to shine THE U/10’s are playing some great hockey with all games hotly contested.

The All Stars with the help of Nathan Legge, Ryleigh Sheehan and Toby Fealy held out a determined Yungaburra to a 0-0 draw, whilst Atherton were too strong for the Sharks with a final score line of 3-1. Adam Keevers, P Stevens and Dane Reis all put goals in the box for their respective teams. In the

U/13’s, a full strength Troopers took on the VikingS, with the scoreline of 4-1. The win did not pay justice to the tenacity of an understrength Vikings team with Jake McConan, Brady Fraser and Dane Reise all playing a great game. Abby Toshach was also again dominant in the box for the U/13 All Stars girls, scoring a hat trick of goals in their win over the Scorchers.

AWAY GAMES

This Sunday – Pennell Field @ Trinity Beach Mareeba Bulls V Marlin Coast Rangers

MUFC 70th Anniversary Cabaret

SAVE THE DATE !

25th July, 2015 @ Clubhouse!

GAMES TIMES

SUNDAY – Premiers @ 3.30pm, Reserves @ 1.30pm, Youth @ 11.30am.

FRIDAY NIGHT – Second Division Men @ 8.15pm & Under 16’s @ 6.30pm, May 15, Pennell Field.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT – Ladies @ 7.15pm, May 13, Pennell Field.

By Carl Portella

Pint sized Mareeba local Zack Mulholland from the Sitchrome Boxing Club returned home from the Gold Coast last week with a silver medal.

The 16 year old Mareeba State High school student participated in the Australian Boxing titles and defeated his Western Australian opponent in a split decision to take the silver medal in the 44kg weight division.

The two time Queensland champion said he has his eyes on representing Australia at the Olympic Games in the future.

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore introduced Zack to councillors and staff at Wednesday’s meeting describing him as an asset to the community having made a significant

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achievement at a very early age.

His father, Wayne Bryde, coaches the youngster in the family carport with three other potential hopefuls and has high hopes for his son.

Zack will be in full training for the upcoming Queensland titles in September this year and is looking at taking out his third title.

“We’re looking for a venue to run our club from; the carport where we operate now is too small so if anyone in the community can offer us a venue for training it would be much appreciated,” Mr Bryde said.

“The Council is also looking for a suitable place for us as well.

“It means we can expand the club and it gives us a place where we can hang up bags and equipment.”

Come & Ru with the Bulls!

Away Game! Southern Suburbs

vs Mareeba Gladiators ALLEY PARK, GORDONVALE THIS SUNDAY - THREE GRADES

• DIVISION 2 12.00PM • RESERVES 1.30PM • A-GRADE 3.00PM

Show your colours.... come and support the Gladiators!!

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 11 Ford Ranger XL: Turbo diesel 4x4 manual dualcab, loaded with extras, faultless condition, warranty .................................................................................$26,990  11 Toyota Rav 4: Manual 4x4 wagon, good kilometres, cannot be faulted, plenty of warranty ................................................................................................$20,990  10 Isuzu D-Max: Turbo diesel 4x4, sound condition, great appearance ......................$24,750  10 Holden Colorado LX: Turbo diesel 4x4 dualcab, fitted with dropside body, sound vehicle with warranty .................................................................................$24,990

 06 Holden Rodeo: 2.4 litre manual dropside body utility, great appearance .................$7,995  10 Ford Ranger: 4x4 dropside body utility, low kilometres, a better one would be hard to find ...........................................................................................$22,500

 11 Mitsubishi Triton: 2.4 litre manual dropside body utility, 29,000 kilometres, faultless condition, warranty .................................................................................$13,990

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 11 Toyota Hilux: 3 litre turbo diesel manual dualcab, outstanding vehicle, warranty ...$22,650

 10 Toyota Hilux SR: Turbo diesel manual 4x4 dropside utility, bull bar, tow bar, a top condition vehicle with warranty.....................................................................$24,990

USED PASSENGER VEHICLES  13 Nissan X-Trail ST: 4x2 auto wagon, travelled only 19,000 kilometres, one owner, as new, plenty of Nissan factory warranty ......................................................................$24,500  09 Subaru Liberty Exiga: Auto 6 passenger people mover, low kilometres, one local owner, immaculate condition, warranty............................................................$17,990  10 Honda Jazz: Manual 5 door hatch, low kilometres, one owner, faultless condition .........$10,500

 08 Toyota Camry Altise: Auto sedan, very tidy vehicle ......................................................$9,990  11 Volkswagen Golf TSi: Turbo petrol manual wagon, one local owner, faultless condition, warranty .........................................................................................$15,990

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