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MSC happy with community cabinet

By Carl Portella Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) Mayor Tom Gilmore and his entire team of councillors attended the recent community state cabinet meeting, to lobby Ministers for various infrastructure funding projects within the Mareeba jurisdiction.

High on the agenda was the meeting with David Crisafulli, Minister for Local Government, Community Recovery and Resilience, in regard to the Mareeba waste water treatment plant upgrade; which is in much need of repair as identified by the MSC. Council spoke to Mr Crisafulli about funding the balance of the money needed to complete the

project.

The other high profile agenda item was funding for the Mareeba airport.

Approximately $12 million was originally funded by the previous Labor government, but was unceremoniously taken back by Campbell Newman’s LNP after the last election.

Mayor Gilmore said: “We had very positive feedback, so we will be making applications for both these important projects under the new Smart Choices program for next year; so we will be moving very quickly to update our planning documents and get them away,” he said.

“Whether we will be successful or not, we shall soon see.”

National Recover and Mining Minister Andrew Kripps came to the MSC’s party by gifting the shire land,which will then be used in reserve; some of the land in question is in Mareeba, Dimbulah and Chillagoe.

Mr Gilmore added: “The minister fixed that and we are quite happy about it.”

A meeting with the Assistant Minister for Public Transport Steve Minnikin also proved fruitful with council lobbing for more passing lane opportunities on the Mareeba to Kuranda section of the Kennedy Highway.

He assured the Mayor that there would be some funding, and it would go ahead next year.

This road upgrade will help with the early

morning and late afternoon traffic on the road, with the MSC having waited some time for funding for this section of highway.

Mayor Gilmore also spoke about the Chillagoe Road and to have the section between Almaden and Chillagoe sealed; and was assured the sealing was on a four year forward program to be completed.

“This will make an enormous difference to the lives of the people of Chillagoe; and will mean their tourism will grow tremendously as well,” he said.

“So all in all we are happy with what we presented.” The Express will keep readers updated with these developments in the coming months.

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A group of Mareeba youngsters were gobsmacked when they came across an enormous python while swimming in the Barron River near Mareeba last week.

Measuring around five meters long, the python, which is a common species found on the Tablelands

and far northern region, was safely released back into the wild; after the boys took some snaps for their photo album.

The reptile was so big, it took all three lads to hold it up while Ethan Miller took the photo.

Brady McGrath contacted The Express to see if we were interested in running a story, which we accepted.

The photo of Brady, his mates Darren Low and Jamie Reichardt went up on our Facebook page and at the time of print, had broken all of our previous records as the following statistics show: Views 116,864, shares 1049, comments 1439 and 3778 likes. Many of our Facebook friends commented how surprised they were to see a reptile that big.

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TWO local teachers’ aides have recently completed TAFE accreditation and look set for a bright future in education.

Under the facilitation of Robyn Geraghty, Camilla Miles and Karen Madsen have successfully participated in the RATEP program.

This program facilitates indigenous education students who are studying their Certificate III/IV in Education at TAFE or a Bachelor of Education through James Cook University in Townsville.

Both successfully completed their study and spent 2014 working as teacher aides at Mareeba State School.

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TRC quash event permit

By Justin Fris

AN application for a temporary event permit in Ravenshoe was quashed instantly by the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) at last Thursday’s meeting.

Proposed to be held between December 31-January 2, councillors spoke alarmingly about some 13,000 invitations which had been sent out via Facebook.

Councillor Shaaron Linwood said the event was of ‘considerable concern’ and called for an alternative motion of not allowing the organisers a permit for the event.

TRC Manager of Regulatory Services Kirsty Lamperd said that although her report suggested the permit be approved, she said her decision was an ‘extremely hard one’ to make. Ms Lamperd said emergency personnel had been briefed on the situation and strict guidelines were imposed; despite no council supervision during the event.

“One of the organisers (Terry Kurnock) is very experienced and all of his events have run well,” she said.

“The other organiser is a bit unproven, so we are not sure what to expect.”

Despite their differences, councillors united in aid of residents in the region, who had voiced their concerns.

TRC GM Community and Regional Planning Dean Davidson told the room he had visited with the event promoters the week before; and said they appeared to have no contingency plan if any sinister action occurred.

Councillor Geoff Stocker was concerned about the address and expected attendance for the event.

The alternative motion was carried unanimously throughout the room, with TRC CEO Ian Church and fellow councillors still respecting Ms Lamperd’s situation.

ABOVE: Students had a chat with Member for Cook, David Kempton, during their transition session.

High school ushers in new era of learning

By Justin Fris SEVERAL local students got their first taste of secondary school education at Mareeba State High School last Wednesday.

Changes to the schooling structure will see year seven students form part of our local high schools in 2015.

And in a major boost for the Mareeba community, a series of upgrades and new facilities will greet students when they begin term one in the new year.

Member for Cook David Kempton, who attended the transition session, said high school staff across the Tablelands had worked hard with all primary schools to make sure all students adapted to their new routine.

“I’ve spoken to the local schools and I know they are ready and excited to wel-

come students and new teachers into the school community next year,” Mr Kempton said.

“The students will benefit from facilities that have been specifically designed to create an inspiring and engaging learning environment.”

The Express also had a chat with Deputy Principal Paul Charles, who said that the high school was ‘well and truly ready’ for the intake of new students.

“It’s a very exciting time to see the first year 7s transition into Mareeba State High School,” he said.

“There’s been a large amount of planning in the pipeline for the last couple of years and we are looking forward to welcoming them to our school.”

Good luck to all year seven students in their new environment in 2015.

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Qld government gets tough on e-cigarettes

By Justin Fris

THE NEWMAN government has taken the lead from the WA state (Barnett) Liberal government and tightened Qld’s policy on e-cigarettes.

Changes to the Tobacco Act will take effect from January 1, 2015, with the same restrictions of normal cigarettes now applying to the electronic form.

The successful bill also means tobacco companies will be unable to market e-cigarette products in any way.

Earlier in 2014, WA became the first jurisdiction in the world to outlaw the selling of e-cigarettes. Things eventually came to a head in April, when a Perth man was convicted of breaching the WA Tobacco Products Control Act, after an appeal on the man’s original acquittal from

the Barnett government’s health department was upheld.

Cancer Council Qld Spokesperson Katie Cift welcomed the decision; by saying the decision was a step at reducing overall smoker numbers in the state.

“These new laws are an important step toward a smoke free future, and another great step in ensuring the health and safety of Queenslanders in their local communities,” she said.

“The laws will prevent e-cigarettes from being sold to children, ban their use in indoor or outdoor public places, and ensure no promotion or advertisement of the products in retail outlets.”

There are currently over 500,000 adult smokers in Qld, with approximately 3000 people dying each year in our state from tobacco-related illnesses.

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By Justin Fris

A local Kuranda church has done its bit to help reduce unemployment within the area; with the social benefits continuing to filter through.

Today’s (December 10) opening of a refurbished Seventh Day Adventist church will be special; not only for those involved by religion, but those through local culture and many committed to employment.

Commencing earlier in April of this year, a Newman government program (Remote Jobs Communities Program) saw 68 locals take part in assisting with construction and upgrading of the facility; with 35 of them gaining employment off their hard work.

Some of these activities included realigning of the ceiling, constructing new amenities, along with a new timber feature at the entry.

The venue looks set to entice new functions in

2015; along with traditional weddings, markets and even dance lessons.

Seventh Day Adventist President Judith Enoch said she fully supported all of the job seekers who participated in the program.

“I completely support the training of Jobfind participants who have sought to develop this important facility,” she said. “The entire community has been able to benefit directly or indirectly by the input and improvements made to the existing infrastructure.”

RJCP Manager Robert Howard said reducing unemployment in the Kuranda region has been a major coup for the region.

“Reducing unemployment was an important achievement from this project,” he said. “However, the social benefits are long-term and will continue to contribute to the well-being and economic development of the entire community.”

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After years of frustration, both farmers and transport operators are exhilarated to learn that the Kennedy Highway between Mareeba and Kuranda is now open to B Doubles without restriction.

Member for Cook David Kempton said: “When I first learned of this, I could not believe the inconvenience and cost involved in uncoupling loading and re-coupling.

“I have been working for some time to rectify this problem and thank Department of Transport and Main Roads for their support in finding a resolution.

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“Transporters will now save around 2 hours on a round trip and this will also highlight the importance of the Cairns- Mareeba road; we also hope in the near future to have more passing lanes on the Kennedy Highway.”

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore said: “We were approached by the transport industry to support the extension for B-Doubles on the Kennedy Highway. “We are happy that there was a positive outcome, however the transport industry needs to find a suitable location for a pad the trucks can use. “The council can’t help them in that area.

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“This will enable greater freight efficiency for the industry between the Tablelands and the coast.

“Local roads on this section are already designated as Type 1 road train routes; these provide existing turnaround areas which heavy vehicles can use for decoupling.

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By Justin Fris FORMER Mareeba State School Principal Shirlee Gallo has been appointed as the Assistant Regional Director (FNQ) for Education Queensland.

In a tremendous result for the local area, Shirlee will work alongside school principals in the FNQ region, in a bid to improve overall school outcomes.

In recognition of the announcement, she was keen to thank all of the team at Mareeba State School; along with parents within the Mareeba community.

“Thank you for trusting me with your most valuable asset – your children,” she said.

“I have loved every moment at Mareeba State School and sincerely thank you for your support of me personally.”

MSS Principal Mandy Whybird said Shirlee’s appointment was ‘well and truly deserved’ and she will make a huge difference to the region.

“Shirlee’s appointment is well and truly deserved,” she said. “She made such a huge difference to the Mareeba State School.”

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A petition for a new shade cloth at the Mareeba Swimming Pool is gaining momentum; with Member for Cook David Kempton applauding those Local Mareeba SHS students, David Kempton and who have inspired the June Cotter. move.

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Sun-Smart curriculum requirements, After speaking with the students several students from Mareeba State and local swimming icon June Cotter, High School wanted to raise skin care Mr Kempton said he was hoping for awareness through a community based over 1000 likes on the project’s Faceproject. book page; which would aid the proDesigned to protect swimmers gression of the original petition. from the harshness of the sun, the “I’m calling on the community to cover would run down the far side of show their support for the project,” Mr the facility, covering half of the pool’s Kempton said.

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TRC Councillor response to draft plan I would like to correct an article in The Express 3/12/14, in relation to a proposed change to a draft Tablelands Regional Council planning scheme, which seems to indicate that I have supported Councillor Hodge in his initial proposal for Robert and Evans Streets in Atherton to be placed in the Town Centre Fringe precinct.

This is far from the truth of the matter, the actual resolution I supported was completely different to Cr Hodge’s initial proposal, and was simply that the levels of assessment for the Medium Density Residential Zone which covers the Robert/ Evans Street area, be amended to include Community Care Centre as self-assessable development for that area. As I was quoted in the article, I believe this motion gave a far better outcome than placing this area in a Town Centre Fringe precinct, and causing further fragmentation of the already struggling Town Centre in Atherton.

Cr Shaaron Linwood, Atherton

Council Pensioner Rental Charges Mareeba Shire Council are increasing the rental on their pensioner cottages by (on average, $28.00 per week in February 2015 and then again by (on average) $28.00 per week in August 2015. My calculation shows that this is an increase of (average) $56 per week within 6 months. This is based on one Real Estate’s valuation of these cottages.

I rang the council about this. I expressed my feelings that the rental increases for these cottages seemed to be a bit high and that council rental costs are intended to be lower than that of a private rental. The response was that they are.

My rental will be $20.00 per week less than private rental in August 2015, according to the real estate business they hired. Another response was that the “Pensioners have had it too good.” Yes, rental allowance will go up and yes, pensions have increased, but nowhere near the amount of the new rental increases.

Many of these cottages have had improvements made by pensioners at their own expense for more comfortable living in their retirement. I wonder if the Council has taken that into consideration when calculating these increases. I think the Council should take another look at these increases.

Strange that the last large increase (average $20.00 per week) was done when Mr Tom Gilmore was Mayor of TRC; and now another large increase occurs when he is MSC Mayor.

C. Shaw, Mareeba

Ignorance is bliss?

I was so sad to read of the ignorance and bigotry that apparently prevailed at the meeting for the proposed new multi faith boarding school in Mareeba.

While no doubt some fare questions were asked – it appears from “The Express article” it certainly brought out the bigots in force.

Having spent a great deal of my adult life working and travelling in countries of every faith, I believe exposure to all cultures and religions is the only way forward for a world at peace. How can the world come together if we follow our “ Attorney General’s” belief that “everyone has the right bigotry”!

Good luck to ‘SBA Holdings’, and their “international boarding school” – next one for girls?

Myra McLeod, Mount Molloy

ABC and SBS cuts will filter through to us I am deeply concerned about the impact Tony Abbott’s cuts to ABC and SBS will have on people living in Mareeba and the region.

Since these cuts have been announced, my office has been taking calls every day from people telling me how much they rely on the ABC for their local news and current affairs, along with the morning and drive-time shows; and how angry they are at the Abbott Government for breaking a promise not to cut funding from the ABC and SBS. Mr Abbott’s assault on the public broadcaster means 400 people will lose their jobs and the future of local news services is up in the air. We know already that the very much loved Bush Telegraph radio program will go at Christmas.

The Queensland 7.30 Report on Friday nights will be cancelled. This edition is valued by people in the Far North as it provided analysis of current affairs at a State level, but also provided the opportunity for our local stories to be aired to an audience across the State.

But the strongest concerns have been expressed by people worried about how the ABC will manage emergency service broadcasts following these cuts to the ABC’s funding.

During and following the all too frequent cyclones we endure, we are dependent on our ABC for accurate and timely information and advice. This cannot be compromised in any way.

People are rallying right around the country to protest these cuts and I urge residents of the Mareeba region to make a stand too.

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Sincere thanks to our volunteers As International Volunteer Day fell on December 5 in the midst of both bushfire and storm and cyclone season, there is no more important time to acknowledge the contribution of volunteers to the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and the wider community.

To say that we could not deliver emergency response to Queenslanders in the same way without volunteers is no overstatement.

As grass fires ravage landscapes, Rural Fire Service Queensland (RFSQ) volunteers are leaving their day jobs and families to protect others’ lives and properties.

When storms cause damage and flooding in streets, State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers are out in force.

Our volunteers take many different forms, from front line roles to those working behind the scenes making sure communities are educated, training is up to scratch, responding crews and units are fed, forms are completed and minutes are taken. I want to extend my sincere thanks to the more than 40,000 volunteers across all of our divisions. Your commitment, dedication and unreserved willingness to sacrifice your time and effort for your communities are sincerely appreciated.

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Allan Webb, Chairperson and spokesperson and Kim Vuga, creator the Facebook page.

Absent Irene Timpone who refused to be photographed by The Express.

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The face behind the Facebook page “Stop the $70M Islamic boarding school” was revealed on Saturday, December 6, at the Mareeba Bowls club.

Kim Vuga from Townsville, who is one of the Administrators of the page, organized two meetings in the Far North for those against the building of the Standard Bearers Academy boarding college in Mareeba.

The Grandmother of four was happy with the Cairns meeting which took place on Saturday December 5, at the Stratford bowls club. Just over 65 supporters attended, however those that did attend were disappointed that the meeting failed to set up a steering committee with no one wanting to take on the responsibility.

From 7000 Mareeba residents, just over 100 were on hand at the Mareeba meeting and before the information session began Kim asked that anyone who was ‘not’ against the school to either leave or sit quietly: no one left.

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page and why it was created the meeting proved a little more successful as two residents came forward to fill positions.

Allan Webb accepted the roll of Chairperson and spokesperson while Irene Timpone was assigned the dual role of Secretary and Treasurer.

Both will be entrusted to oversee that Mareeba residents are kept informed on the progress of the proposed boarding college.

The committee will liaise with the Facebook admin staff to continue the move to halt the school, from being built.

Comments made at the meeting suggested that the Mareeba Islamic Society were againist the school, but speaking with The Express, Sam Adil, President of the Mareeba Islamic Society said, “We have not had any correspondence with the organisers of the school, it has not been discussed with our committee and we have not been advised of what is being proposed, all we know is what is in the papers.”

“We have not been asked to support the project, however there are some members who believe this is not a good thing.”

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Carols bring joy to children THE annual Carols in the Park may have turned into Carols in the Hall on Sunday night, but it didn’t dampen the Christmas spirit of Mareeba families.

After a severe thunderstorm hit the area on Saturday night and with predicted wet weather on Sunday night, organisers made the decision to change the popular event indoors.

More than 600 people packed into the Mareeba PCYC Hall for a night of Christmas carols, performances from local children and a visit from Santa.

All proceeds from candle sales on the evening will go to the Mareeba Shire Council ‘Mayors Christmas Appeal’ to help those less fortunate this Christmas.

The Atherton Tablelands Carols by Candlelight were also held at the weekend on Saturday night, December 6, at the Atherton Showgrounds.

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The Mayor, Councillors and staff wish all residents of Mareeba Shire Council a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

We wish to advise the following Christmas and New Year office closures.

Wednesday, december 24, 2014 to January 5, 2015: All council offices and libraries will be closed from 12pm on Wednesday, December 24 and will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2015 emergencies: For all emergencies during this closure period please phone 1300 308 461.

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Bright rainbow over Ravenshoe

Mayor Ernie Camp, Deputy Mayor Paul Poole and Chief Executive Officer Phillip Keirlie congratulate the Chimpaka family on becoming Australian citizens.

Burke Shire welcomes new Australian citizens THREE new Australian citizens were welcomed into the Burke Shire community at a recent citizenship ceremony.

Burke Shire Mayor Ernie Camp was in attendance and was warmly received by friends and family who were in attendance.

Mayor Camp said the ceremony was the beginning of a new journey for the trio. “Today is a special day and we are very honoured that you have decided to

become citizens of Australia and residents of the region,” he said.

Simbarashe Chimpaka (who originally is from Zimbabwe) said he was very honoured to be accepted as a new Australian citizen. “"I am very happy to officially be made an Australian,” he said. “They promised me a BBQ to celebrate in true Aussie style.”

Community Creative coordinators – Glenda Jumelet, Samantha Fergusson and Margy Corbett – with some items already submitted for sale through the Community Creative shop.

RAVENSHOE is set to benefit from an exciting new community based project, which will fuel the Tablelands’ creative streak.

Through an initiative by the Rainbow Catcher Foundation, the project is calling on all individuals with nous for creative activity to submit their work for display.

Several coordinators will facilitate the project; and believe viewing of items should commence just prior to Christmas.

The event has received backing from two internationally recognised artists, which should in term shine a major spotlight on the town.

Based along the main street, coordinators have already received submissions; but are keen for any of the

following to be added to the list: benches, furniture, chairs, paintings or pottery items.

Rainbow Catcher Foundation Founder Erica West said people from southern regions had already posted items up for donation, even as far afield as Sydney.

“The project is entirely volunteer-based and we are hoping all regions can be a part of it,” she said. “We’ve asked that 20% of proceeds from every sale go towards the RCF, which will be used to further assist our local community initiatives.”

Some of these initiatives include generating further adequate accommodation options, along with various programs to benefit the elderly community.

Remote FNQ ‘fattest region’ in Qld AND we’re staying open until 4pm on the following Saturdays

REMOTE citizens in Cape York and the Torres Strait have been diagnosed as the fattest region in our state; with one in every three people classed as obese.

Furthermore, Qld’s state-wide obesity rate is almost identical to the United States’ obesity rate.

The region ranked last in three major health outcomes (obesity, preventable hospitalisations and smoking) in Qld; which make for damning reading for citizens and health officials alike.

Findings in the survey determined for every 100 hospitalisations in the region, 13 could have been prevented.

Locally, Torres/Cape Hospital and Health Service Acting Chief Executive Ian Pressley was clearly alarmed by the figures and urged people to carefully monitor their lifestyle choices.

“This puts them at much greater risk of conditions like cardiovascular disease and diabetes,” he said. “I encourage everyone to be more active, eat healthier and make small changes to improvetheir health.”

Obesity and smoking rates were up to 65% higher

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in the Cape York and Torres Strait regions than in other parts of the state.

In handing down her ‘2014 Qld Health Report- The Health of Queenslanders’, Dr Jeannette Young said that marginal improvement had been made since 2012, but the numbers were still exorbitant.

“More than half of Queensland’s population; twothirds of adults and a quarter of children - are overweight or obese,” she said. “We have the sad mantle of being the ‘heaviest’ state in Australia.”

Member for Cook David Kempton said the report was also a ‘wake up call for me’, with the local member often putting his own health second.

“I have put my health second to the busy demands of my electorate and parliament,” he said. “I encourage everyone to take a moment to reassess the current level of their health; and consider what they might be able to do themselves to improve it.”

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RISING SUN MOVIE NEWS The holidays are almost here and there's plenty of movie magic on the way at The Rising Sun Cinema, in Mareeba.

Starting this Thursday is the lovely and very entertaining PADDINGTON, bringing to life the lovable but mischievous bear. It is really funny and is good family “feel good” entertainment.

Nicole Kidman and Julie Walters put in guest appearances. It's at the Rising Sun at the same time as the rest of Australia, so come see it on your local big screen.

There's also heaps of fun and great merriment in ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY. You'll laugh at this family's really bad day. There's even a kangaroo in the cast.

There's also one last chance to catch HUNGER GAMES MOCKINGJAY PART 2, and LET'S BE COPS this Wednesday, December 10.

Remember, there's heaps of extra shows as it's holiday time – check the ad for all the session times.

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Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift reflects on the highlights of cancer control in Far North Queensland during 2014 and heralds new hope for 2015.

Thank you Far North Queensland – together we are saving lives

A young English boy befriends a talking bear he finds at a London train station. A live-action feature based on the series of popular children's books by Michael Bond.

A young Peruvian bear with a passion for all things British travels to London in search of a home.

Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he begins to realise that city life is not all he had imagined - until he meets the kindly Brown family, who read the label around his neck ('Please look after this bear. Thank you.') and offer him a temporary haven. It looks as though his luck has changed until this rarest of bears catches the eye of a museum taxidermist.

2014 has been a busy year for Cancer Council Queensland in Far North Queensland.

Our Helpline and cancer support staff reached out to many local patients and families, providing information, advice, assistance, and referrals.

Our researchers examined Queensland-specific trends and patterns, leading the state in our work to better understand the factors that influence local cancer incidence and survival.

ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD,VERY BAD DAY

For 12 year old Alexander Cooper, everyday is a bad day. And his family thinks he's being silly because they never have a bad day. On the day before his 12th birthday party, he learns that another boy is having a party of his own and everyone is going to it. And another kid punks him online. So at midnight of his birthday, he wishes that his whole family can have a bad day. And things for the whole family go bad, his mom's car is broken so they have to share a car, his sister has a cold and has to go on stage, his older brother, who's hoping to get his driver's license and to bring his girlfriend to the prom, has to deal with his girlfriend's snootiness and fails to get his license, his mom has a crisis at work which could cost her her job, and his dad who has a job interview has to bring his younger brother with him but because his pacifier is broken he can't stop crying.

Alex feels responsible.

Our public health team mobilised action on the frontlines of cancer control, promoting prevention, early detection, education and community awareness.

We invested around $14 million in cancer research, responded to 19,500 calls, and accommodated nearly 4,000 regional Queenslanders in one of our six statewide lodges.

And we couldn’t have done it without you! With the festive season fast approaching, we now look forward to making an even greater difference in 2015.

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A donation of just $50 can help to provide a wig for a patient undergoing chemotherapy.

A donation of $100 can help to fund counselling for a family who has been impacted by the disease.

And a donation of $1,000 can help to fund life-saving clinical trials, providing cancer patients in Far North Queensland with access to promising new treatments.

Thank you once again for your support of our work during 2014. Together we are creating hope for a cancer free future.

On behalf of Cancer Council Queensland, we wish Far North Queenslanders a healthy, happy, and safe holiday season.

If you or someone you know is affected by cancer this Christmas, please call us on 13 11 20. We’re always here to help.

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The LAND Qualicado workshop a bright success

By Justin Fris LOCAL avocado growers were given a real treat last Thursday, with Giovanni Ravenello (Gunnado Farm) playing host to the North Queensland Growers’ ‘Qualicado’ workshop.

A wide range of keynote speakers attended the event, which kicked off around 8.30am; with the temperature nudging 30 degrees.

Avocados Australia CEO John Tyas addressed the group throughout the day and also spoke with The Express about his overall assessment of the day.

“The ‘Qualicado’ program is all about meeting with local growers and retailers,” he said. “We get to share best practice concepts, along with information on how to successfully manage your orchard.”

Mr Tyas outlined the importance

of summer for the avocado; with over 65,000t sold last year alone (which was up from 48,000t in 2012).

Avocados Australia Chairman Jim Kochi also spent time with The Express, outlining the ‘ideal’ avocado ahead of the festive season.

“An ideal avocado should be ripe to eat and have a good flavour,” he said.

“Along with this, it should have minimal defects, and solid internal quality.”

Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association President Joe Moro said overall fruit and vegetable consumption can rise over the festive period; and these workshops can CONTRACT FRUIT PACKING be extremely beneficial for local farmers.

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MAREEBA LIVEWEIGHT CATTLE

MARKET REPORT Prime Quotes (c/kg) toP Butcher’s steers 178.0 157.2 Butcher’s heifers WhOLesALe cOWs NO QuOte BuLLOcks expOrt sLAughter MArket NO QuOte NO QuOte cOWs expOrt sLAughter MArket 110.0 BuLLs expOrt sLAughter MArket

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Rotary FNQ Field Days Site Co-ordinator & Secretary Stephen Gear, Chair Evan McGrath, MSF Sugar Tableland Mill Superintendent Pat Ryan and Field Days committee member Lance Snowdon.

MSF Sugar joins Rotary FNQ Field Days ONE of Far North Queensland’s leading sugar millers, MSF Sugar, has joined the Rotary FNQ Field Days as a strategic partner.

The company’s support for the largest field day in region is a part of MSF Sugar’s long-term commitment to the community and Far North Queensland.

MSF Sugar Tableland Mill Superintendent Pat Ryan said involvement with the bi-annual field day was a positive way to further demonstrate MSF Sugar’s faith in the region and in agriculture.

“At MSF Sugar, we are passionate about agriculture on the Tablelands,” Mr Ryan said.

“It is the lifeblood of this region and we are proud that the Tableland cane industry alone brings more than $50 million to the local economy each year.

“Our sugar mill is the most modern one in the world.

“It operates at high efficiency due to the major upgrades we put in place and the future for the industry

Yarding limps toward festive finish line THE EXPRESS reports agents yarded only 210 cattle at the Mareeba Saleyards on Tuesday December 2. Another decline greeted the masses, with quality again a major point of contention.

Saleyard staff commented that ‘it was more like a bull sale again’, as exactly half of the yarding was either bulls or mickeys.

Lighter steers (200-400kg) sold to the top price of the

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sale, with a line of 18 D2 scores making up to 179.2c/kg ($600.55).

The heifer market was effectively obsolete on this day, with any less than 300kg barely scraping to the 40c/ kg mark.

The Express would like to wish all agents, buyers and saleyards staff a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year; and we look forward to seeing you all soon.

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ALL VeNDOrs pLeAse NOte: tO AchieVe fuLL cOMpetitiON ON YOur cAttLe, MAke sure YOu Are fuLLY AccreDiteD With the MLA AND hAVe A curreNt NAtiONAL VeNDOr DecLArAtiON

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in this region augurs well.”

The field days, held on May 27 and 28, offers the largest and most comprehensive display of agricultural equipment and associated products and services in the region.

Rotary FNQ Field Days committee chairman Evan McGrath OAM said the support of strategic partners was critical to the success of the event.

“This further demonstrates the willingness of the region’s industry and business community to help grow the event,” Mr McGrath.

“We look forward to being involved in the event, not only through our financial commitment but also in showcasing and promoting the many opportunities sugar offers as a key agricultural crop,” Mr Ryan said.

“MSF Sugar is investing almost $100 million in expanding agriculture in regions that are already contributing to the Australian economy by growing sugar cane.”

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Mossman Mill crushed 29,391 tonnes of cane at an average CCS of 14.37 for week 29 of the crushing season.

The average CCS for the week is the highest weekly CCS average for the season for both the coastal and the Tablelands supply regions.

The factory experienced shredder and boiler tube issues during the week and this resulted in a reduction in factory throughput.

The factory has now processed 982,583 tonnes of cane at an average CCS of 13.29. The actual blocks finished from each district are continuing to drop with only 93% cut to estimate last week.

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Mango, Avocado and cropping property THIS 47.47ha (117.25 acres) property, mostly cleared Mango and Avocado orchard, with approximately 16.19ha (40 acres) for cropping, or for future expansion of the orchard.

There are approximately 1800 Mango and 500 Avocado trees, four sheds â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one for packing and others for storage/machinery.

There is a Machinery inventory, 50ML water allocation, electric pump, underground mainline, solid set irrigation and river frontage supplemented by Tinaroo Dam, plus two homes.

Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies, on 4092 1556 or 0428 121 520/0427 153 868 e-mail: mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au Address: MAREEBA Price: $875,000 Agent: Mareeba Real Estate Agencies Contact: 4092 1556 Lyn 0427 153 868 / Mark 0428 121 520

Jardine 150 on 135 The Village

What a little beauty. Perfectly suited to retirees, or those that do not require twocar accommodation, the floor plan of this home is fabulous! Boasting 150m2 under roof, with an open plan living and dining area. The Jardine design is lifestyle orientated; the facade also delivers excellent street appeal.

This package deal is proposed for Lot 135 Karobean Drive, at The Village, 600m2 with fine views of the mountains and constant northeasterly breezes.

Located opposite the Amaroo Medical Centre (Opening early 2015) and The future Amaroo Village Market Place, only minutes from Mareeba, 55 Minutes to Cairns- offering peace of mind and convenience.

Tropic Coast Homes, QBCC 1089966, offer a fantastic range of houses to choose from. House and land packages can be designed to suit your wishes. House and land are sold on separate contracts â&#x20AC;&#x201C; land is $97,000, house $179,000, grand total of $276,000.

Contact Debbie on 0409 321 000, or call into our sales Centre on Hastie Road, Mareeba. Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-3pm, or anytime by appointment.

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Exceptional buying – don’t delay This well cared for three bedroom timber home plus sleepout has never before been offered for sale and has been home to the same family from the day it was built. It’s positioned only a short walk from the hospital, medical centre and all of town’s facilities, is very well maintained and presents in original condition with the following features: • Three Bedroom timber home plus sleepout/office on concrete stumps • Timber flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms – in excellent condition • Original kitchen cabinetry plus updated freestanding electric oven/cooktop • Bathroom with separate toilet • Tandem undercover carport • 1012m2 fully fenced allotment with established gardens • 3m x 3m garden shed It’s affordably priced to meet the market – so don’t delay. It’s sure to generate substantial interest as an excellent starter property or investment.

For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call Joe Torrisi. Phone 0417 700 468.

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Time, effort and money has been vis- master room has a walk through robe ibly spent designing and fitting out this and an ensuite fitted with a spa tub and a double shower. This house is amazing home.

Built in our youngest sub division, fully air conditioned, has numerous Amaroo Estate, it faces the East and TV points, two phone connections, it has the most outstanding front yard extra power points and all this is run in the neighbourhood. on a 5kw solar system.

Two bay shed in the back has 10 Please do a drive by and see for yourself if I am telling the truth. Once and 15 amp power, fan and two winyou have done that you will want to dows. The simple maintenance yard make an inspection to see all the ex- has colourbond fencing so no view to tras this house has to offer. the neighbours.

For someone who likes cooking You can have an instant inspection and entertaining the kitchen will defi- if you wish so give us a call now. nitely grab you. You can put seven roasts all at once in the double oven Inspect by appointment with Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeand the benches are large and wide.

There is a second lounge that can ba. Phone 4092 4100 or 0437 921 www.altituderealtymareeba. be used as a media or rumpus room 648. or maybe you have family members com.au who are living with you and you would like to Address: AMAROO ESTATE, MAREEBA accommodate them in Price: $440,000 their own space.

Agent: Elizabeth Bors There are four bedAltitude Realty Mareeba rooms, three with mirContact: 4092 4100 or 0437 921 648 rored built ins and the

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PROPERTY Incredible opportunity

First home buyers and investors alike don’t miss out on this number! Located at the end of one of the best cul-de-sacs on the Cairns side of Mareeba.

This three bedroom, one bathroom home has plenty of potential and is in need of some tender loving care. The open plan kitchen and dining area is spacious and perfect for entertaining guests.

The home has a retro feel to it with a vibrant bathroom and kitchen.

Featuring – three bedrooms, and one bathroom, open plan Address: kitchen/dining Price: area, full length Agent: front patio, exter nal office, great Contact: area, Cairns side of Mareeba, lo-

Pearler of an opportunity

For more information or to make this yours today, contact the team at Sibi Girgenti Real Estate. Phone 4092 5566 or 0427 775 414.

Barron Close, MAREEBA $275,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE TO Sibi Girgenti Real Estate 4092 5566

4092 5255 Dream BIG!!

Approximately six acres just oozing potential and with a little TLC you will be certain to reap the rewards.

Situated on an easy to maintain block with beautiful breezes and only a minutes to town.

Featuring a solid masonry block home with four spacious bedrooms, large modern kitchen, living opening onto alfresco area and massive enclosed four bay garage. The property is fully fenced with bore and a beautiful big dam and jetty just perfect for family entertainment.

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cated at the end of a quiet cul-desac, fully fenced 1238m2 large block.

Situated on a large fully fenced 1238m2 allotment with low maintenance lawns and gardens. The vendors has priced this property to sell so it won't last long, call now.

Mareeba $420,000 Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444

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23 BEAMES STREET, MAREEBA SATURDAY 13Th DECEMBER, 2014 • 3 bedrooms • 1 bathroom upstairs • Polished timber floors • Solar hot water • Timber entertainment deck • Self contained downstairs area • 2 carports • 804m2 block • No rear neighbours

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• Fully Fenced 1133m2 Block • Separate Office / Nursery Area • Open Plan Kitchen / Lounge • 5 Minutes To CBD $239,000 www.4880.com.au/1P1132 Toni 0429 490 601

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Low maintenance 2.5 acre property only five minutes from town. All the hard work has been done, you just need to move in, sit back, relax and enjoy all the benefits of the quiet afternoon sunsets, while only minutes drive to the main street of Mareeba.

• 3 bedrooms plus office, airconditioning in main • Front “sunroom” plus separate dining room • 2.5 acres, 3 bay shed, 2006 Husqvarna 46” ride on mower • 2 rainwater tanks plus 2 meg allocation • Freshly renovated • Only 5 minutes from town Price: $475,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692

Only six years young, built by a local builder for locals, this great 3 bedroom home in Kenneally Estate is perfect for the first home buyer of investor.

Features of this home include: • Three bedrooms plus two bathrooms • Open plan living • Kitchen with corner pantry, double sink, wall oven and electric cook top • Stainless steel appliances and fittings • Floor tiles throughout

• Main bedroom with his and hers built- Inspect this Saturday, December 13, in cupboards from 10.30am to 11.30am. Contact Alex • Ensuite in main has shower cubicle, Srhoj on 0403 343 692 at Ray White Ruceiling heat lights, vanity and toilet ral Mareeba today.

• Single carport that adjoins the back patio making a serviceAddress: MAREEBA able outdoor entertainment area Price: $320,000 • Garden shed alex Srhoj Agent: • Fencing to three sides of the Ray White Rural Mareeba property Contact: 0403 343 692 • So much more.

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HigHset CHarming Queenslander

Close to town position, this home has all the character we love in Queenslanders - timber floors, high ceilings, tongue & groove walls and casement windows.

Upper level: • 3 bedrooms with built-ins and airconditioning • Beautiful polished timber floors throughout • Modern kitchen with walk-in pantry • Front and rear patios Lower level: • Very large lockable space suitable for workshop / garage There is also a shipping container with lean-to for additional storage 2 plus a 759m fully fenced low maintenance yard.

This property is well worth an inspection.

Now Priced At $284,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

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• Listed to sell • Unique large 1622m2 piece of real estate is one of only a few available close to town, and on the Cairns side of Mareeba • Ever cool southeasterly breezes out the front and amazing sunsets out the back, this block is made to enjoy the Mareeba lifestyle!

• Only 45 minutes to the northern beaches, at $105,000 the vendor is realistic about moving the block quickly Come and have a look today and start to build your dream home on this unique piece of land.

Price: Reduced to $105,000 Contact: Exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

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

Create many happy memories with family and friends with the various areas - indoors or outdoors. Enjoy a laugh around the fire or just relax on the outdoor entertaining area that overlooks one of the dams. This property offers so many great areas just to enjoy and soak up the atmosphere.

With 6.8 ha and located north of Mareeba the property is fully fenced and has an excellent water supply consisting of 2 large dams, bore and rainwater tank.

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The homestead is comfortable and inter- absolute winner and has been reduced nal spaces are generous and varied with to $529,000 negotiable. Inspections are separate lounge, dining, country kitchen, encouraged to truly appreciate what this four bedrooms plus an office, front deck property has to offer. and rear patio.

There are 2 large sheds 12m x 6m with Contact Norma Moloney on 0417 541 power plus a 12m x 5.5m awning and a 126 at Ray White Rural Mareeba today.

13m x 9m shed with power, stables and a large paddock with Rhodes grass perfect for horses.

The ornamental dam adjacent Address: MAREEBA to the homestead is picture perPrice: Reduced to $529,000 NEG fect and surrounded by irrigated Agent: norma Moloney gardens, bird life aplenty and has Ray White Rural Mareeba it's own pontoon for your leisure.

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Family home priced to sell • Front porch, rear patio This lovingly cared for family home is situated in a quiet family friendly • Two sheds with awning between • Chicken coops x two neighbourhood and only minutes from Mareeba's CBD. • 993m2 allotment The 993m2 allotment is a corner The well maintained, tiled four bedroom home has an open plan living block with a two street access as well with plenty of natural light. The kitchen as rear access to the property. The is near new with plenty of cupboard lawns and gardens have been beauand bench space. The oversize laun- tifully landscaped creating a natural dry doubles as an office with plenty of privacy. There is also already established fruit trees, two sheds with awnstorage space.

Three of the bedrooms have walk- ings and two chicken coops.

This home is priced to sell quickly in-robes. There is a sun-room which leads onto the back patio which is and is ideal as a family home or inperfect for that lazy Sunday afternoon vestment property. snooze.

To arrange an inspection before • Four bedroom home it’s too late contact the team at Sibi • Open plan living • Near new kitchen, plenty of cup- Girgenti Real Estate today. Phone board space 4092 5566.

• Evaporative cooling system throughout • Built-ins/walk-in Address: Luisa Circuit, MAREEBA wardrobes Price: $325,000 • Massive laundry/ Agent: EXCLUSIVE TO office

Sibi Girgenti Real Estate • Tiled throughout, Contact: 4092 5566 plenty of natural light

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Internally, there are still some small of a little more TLC in order to complete the renovation project started by jobs to complete. Externally, the back its current owner. of the house still requires some sheetFeatures of this property in- ing and the rear walls need some repair. A new coat of paint all round will clude: Three designated bedrooms, an provide a good facelift to the entire additional sleep out style room to ac- property and enhance its street apcommodate the larger family/guests peal.

This home is beckoning a new or utilized as a study/home office, new kitchen cabinetry and appliances owner with plans to do some renovathave been fitted (includes double sink, ing and who has some handy skills of gas cook top, oven and range hood), their own to apply to the task. new laundry cabinetry provides ample under bench storage, new bathroom For further information or to arvanity and existing shower cubicle, range an inspection, please conon demand hot water supply ensures tact John Falvo on 0408 456 344 or no cold showers, combination of air- 4092 1355. con and fans throughout the house to handle the summer heat, combined Address: MAREEBA kitchen/dining area, Price: $265,000 NEG separate lounge room, Agent: John Falvo polished timber floors, Mareeba Property Office single masonry block Contact: 0408 456 344 lock up garage plus gar-

8 Kylie Close, Mareeba $299,000 NEG  Great two storey home  3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms  Complete granny flat on ground level  Great investment opportunity  Wraparound timber verandah  Easy to maintain lawns and gardens  Close to town and amenities  900m2 allotment

207 Martin Avenue, Mareeba $399,000 NEG  Five bedroom home, one bathroom  Large kitchen, dining and lounge area  Three bay carport  10 megs of water  200 mango trees  Large 20m x 9m shed  Short 5 minute drive to Mareeba  Variety of fruit trees  5 acre property

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July 23 to Aug 22

Your reputation will be affected.

You don’t need to pay out in order to have fun. You can make new connections if you play your cards right.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Unexpected bills will leave you a little short. Make sure that you make reservations early. Don’t volunteer private information about yourself unless you’re prepared to be talked about behind your back.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

You can get ready to celebrate your new direction. Take some time out. Limitations on the home front can be expected if you have been restricting your mate’s freedom.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Take time to relax. Stress and pressure at home may have worn you ragged. You need more space for the whole family.

Be sure to take care of the needs of youngsters.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

Go on business trips if at all possible. Put your time and energy into travel, philosophy, and soulsearching. You will be up and down emotionally.

Capricorn

ACROSS

Answer

Compass

Lunch

Student

Atlas

Desk

Pupil

Think

Binder

Eraser

Push

World

Book

Exam

Quiz

Calendar

File

Ruler

Chalk

Gel

Scissors

Class

Globe

Smart

Puzzle solutions

Dec 22 to Jan 20

You will get great satisfaction from your efforts. You can make a difference if you offer your help at functions that involve children.

Money may slip through your fingers.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

7. A red wine from Bordeaux, or wine of a similar character made elsewhere.

8. A person who obtains money of a specified kind or level in return for labour or services.

9. Make it easier or possible for someone to do something by offering them one’s services or resources.

10. A field event in which athletes, using a running start, compete in jumping for height over a crossbar supported by two upright poles.

11. Causing laughter and providing entertainment.

13. A very large expanse of sea.

15. Equipped with or carrying a firearm 16. A cupboard with drawers or shelves for storing or displaying articles.

18. The person who steers a ship’s boat, racing boat, or other boat.

19. The central part of a church building, intended to accommodate most of the congregation.

21. Extremely unconventional, unusual, or avant-garde.

Make your intentions perfectly clear and find out exactly what is expected of you. Be honest in your communication and don’t lose your cool if someone backs you into a corner. Resist any idle chatter.

Pisces

Max 32o Min 23o

1. Mix all dry ingredients together, slowly add the wet ingredients minus the

Do not invest in joint ventures.

Don’t trust others with private information that could be used against you. Visit friends or relatives you don’t get to see very often.

Leo

Max 33o Min 23o

Homemade Apple Fritters

Opportunities to get ahead are evident. Help children with important projects. Electrical problems may be an issue.

Cancer

Max 32o Min 22o

sudoku

Take a second look; difficulties with appliances, water, or electricity in your home may be evident. Be precise in your communications to avoid any misunderstandings and arguments.

Gemini

k a e r b a e Tak relax! and

22. Having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right.

DOWN 1. A piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime 2. A prejudice, especially one in favour of a person or thing.

3. The act or process of making designs or pictures on a metal plate, glass, etc., by corrosive action.

4. The edge, rim, or margin of something.

5. An operator of a motion-picture or slide projector.

6. A member of the same team.

12. Any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Origanum, of the mint family.

14. A predatory nocturnal bird having a white, heart-shaped face, buff-brown upper plumage, and pale under parts, often nesting in barns.

17. Worn and shabby; in poor condition.

20. Extremely unpleasant.

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Feb 20 to March 20

Don’t take your frustrations out on the ones you love. Romance could develop through social activities or short trips. Don’t rely on others to handle the workload.

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business A

DIRECTORY Entertainment

Cleaning Services Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

Air Charters Air Conditioning

B

F

C

Earthmoving Electrical Embroidery

Childcare/ Kindergarten

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N

Irrigation

Photography Plumbing Pool Maintenance

M

BLINDS

www.donhall.com.au ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014

Business Directory

DEADLINE

4PM EVERY FRIDAY

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

Do it right the first time!

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Supply & Fit

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE • IN HOUSE CONSULTATION Desiree & Mark Siemon - Phone: 4095 5669 - Mobile: 0408 887 701 Email: marydesinto@bigpond.com - 31 Kennedy Highway, Tolga

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CONSTRUCTION

TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au Like us & Join our 5,359 Facebook friends!

ELECTRICAL

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

Daniel Battistin

CURTAINS & BLINDS Custom Made

CURTAINS & BLINDS

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Mobile 0448 856 187 Phone: 4092 6203 • Fax: 4092 5723 email: dobattistin@msn.com 145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

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

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

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Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings 96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

Phone: 0429 869 023

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

96 James Street, Mareeba

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

EARTHMOVING

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

DJ

PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE

PIER

lic no's: 72713 - 201441828 - L040205 - L105173 - AU24403

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• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

ElEctrical i rEfrigEration i airconditioning

Bevan & Jamie 0404 134 006

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

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

ABN: 8464 7990 245

Call the Carroll brothers today

Mobile: 0419 709 522

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023

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

Domestic  commercial  inDustrial  installation & repairs  covering all areas  Prompt service  Free quotes

EARTHMOVING

Trust the BLIND specialists!

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

P: 4092 3019

Security

Venue Hire

Timber Transport Travel Tree Lopping

BLINDS

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

S

V

T

CONCRETING

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

AIR CONDITIONING

P

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic

G

Skip Bins Small Engine Repairs Storage Sheds

Nurseries

I

Farming Sector Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel Furniture

E

Blinds

Glazier Graphic Design

All Earthworks

Call Rob

0418 456 307

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

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

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DIRECTORY FUEL

ENTERTAINMENT

Service Station open to the public 24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers 7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: (07) 4092 2472 • F: (07) 4092 2668 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo (07) 4098 8222

PARTIES WEDDINGS SPECIAL OCCASIONS MUSIC OR KARAOKE REASONABLE RATES PA HIRE

PIER

DJ

receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

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Call Natasha today on Call 4092 3464 FURNITURE

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials • Tracks & Rods • Furniture • Sheets & Towels • Floor Coverings

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS

FERTILIZER

TABLELAND FERTILIZERS 40 ECLIPSE DRIVE, ATHERTON QLD. 4883 P: 4091 3100 F: 4091 3177

26 REYNOLDS ST, MAREEBA QLD. 4880 P: 4092 1174 F: 4092 3084

There’s always better value at CRT.

FLOOR COVERINGS

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

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

GARDENING ATHERTON GARDEN MAINTENANCE

• Landscaping • Lawn mowing • All general maintenance

“A locAl for locAls”

Phone 0434 409 042

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Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

FLOORS

Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

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

30 James Street, Mareeba

PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113 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.

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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

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IRRIGATION

MASSAGE M A S S A G E

• BEST TREATMENT • BEST PRICE • GIFT VOUCHERS • CALL NOELENE JENKINS ATHERTON 0408 911 562

MOTOR MECHANIC

MAREEBA MOTORS

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

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

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

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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

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NURSERY

CALL CARL 0408 924 312

ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

R

G

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

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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business

MACHINERY/ TRUCK HIRE

TRUCK & BACKHOE

HIRE

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

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

Owner/Operator Wade Venturato Phone: 0429 901 447 7 Days a Week WORK wadevent@hotmail.com ABN: 74 629 292 635

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Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

DIRECTORY SECURITY

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

P: 4092 2475 W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

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SKIP BINS

RAD SKIPS (a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m 14 DAY BIN HIRE NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS 7 DAYS!

4PM EVERY FRIDAY

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PLUMBING

TREE LOPPING

AA TAYLORS TREELOPPING

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

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

TRANSPORT

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

STORAGE SHEDS

Tableland Self Storage

DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE

7 Day access

• Various Shed Sizes • Security Patrols • Short and Long Term Leases 144 Herberton Road, Atherton Ph/Fax: 4091 4299 Mob: 0417 642 043 Email: ath1434@bigpond.net.au

SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet

 FULLY INSURED  QUALIFIED & EXPERIENCED CLIMBERS  OBLIGATION FREE WRITTEN QUOTE  WOOD CHIPPER, STUMP GRINDER, CHERRY PICKER, TRUCK & BOBCAT  TRAVEL ALL TABLELANDS AND BEYOND  PROFESSIONAL, EFFICIENT, SAFE & FRIENDLY  NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

PHONE: 4045 1767

Ph: 4095 4595 - Fax: 4095 5393 Mobile 0400 954 595

P&M Carriers  Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters  Express Couriers

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

 Freight Distribution  Warehouse Storage

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

4035 2034

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Call Jon Lambert

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TRAVEL

TIMBER

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

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

MRT

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

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

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

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

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

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Church Notices

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Public Notice

For Sale

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

Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

Proposed Development Have your say!

Thought:

A friend is one who puts his finger on a fault without rubbing it in.

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

FOR SALE MUST SELL!!!

2009 Holden Commodore SSV VE 8 cylinder, 56,000klms, perfect condition.

$26,500 - PH: 0417 166 467

Sunday 14th december

Who is the star of Christmas #2: Joseph?

WedneSday 17 december, 6.30Pm AnnuAl ChristmAs CArols Event: Who is the star of Christmas?

“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11).

Livestock Transport Livestock transport

From a 24ft Body Truck to 4 Decks

Water cartage

35000 Litre Tank

Phone 0429 966 280

FLat top traiLer For Hay etc.

4wd / tyres

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

25% DISCOUNT ON ALL NEW AUSTRALIAN MADE VICTA PETROL HEDGE TRIMMERS, CHAINSAWS & GRASS TRIMMERS NOW ON DISPLAY!

Chano Trentin’s

ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA PHONE: 4092 1800

1999 DX Turbo Diesal Motor, No good, Must sell $1200 PH: 0497261466

1989 57 Seat VolVo ex-School buS Would make an excellent motorhome, has had all mechanical inspections every six months with Queensland Transport, mechanically sound, needs some panel work, unregistered (going out).

$12,000 NeG Ph: 0414 277 650

Pets

$1,500 Christmas VouChers GiVeaway - Terms and Conditions -

The Express Christmas Vouchers Giveaway will commence on Monday 1st December, 2014, and ends at 12 noon on Friday 19th December, 2014.

The competition is open to all shoppers who purchase products and services from participating outlets. Shoppers are asked to provide their name, address and phone number on the entry forms provided. Only official entry forms provided by the The Express will be accepted as entries.

By entering the competition you are agreeing to allow The Express to publish your name and use any photos which will be taken upon notification of being a winner. The official draw will take place at The Express office at 159 Walsh Street on the afternoon of Friday 19th December, 2014.

The three winners will each receive 10 fifty dollar ($50) vouchers which are to be spent with the participating businesses only. Vouchers are not redeemable for cash and are not transferable. All vouchers must be used by February, 2015. Any vouchers not redeemed by this time will expire and will not be honoured.

Winners will be notified by phone and published in The Express on Wednesday 24th December, 2014.

Judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Further details can be obtained by calling The Express office on 4092 3464 during office hours.

1992 – 53 Seat B10 CoaCh BuS

Airconditioned, excellent condition, has been approved ADSL rollover compliant, with extension of upgrade to 25 years, inspection approved every 6 months with Queensland Transport, registered until May 2015, original 269,000 kilometres.

COUNCIL MEETING DATES 2015 Mareeba Shire Council advises dates of its Ordinary Meetings in 2015. Council holds meetings on the first and third Wednesday of every month commencing 21st January, 2015.

The meetings are held in the Council Boardroom, 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, commencing at 9am.

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings.

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

$40,000 NeG Ph: 0414 277 650

Includes mulching kit and tow bar for trailer, just serviced.

$1300 - Phone Carl 0408 924 312

OFFICE AND LIBRARY CLOSURES All Mareeba Shire Council offices and libraries will be closed from 2pm to 5pm on Friday, December 19, 2014.

For all emergencies please phone 1300 308 461.

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

For Rent Mareeba HOUSe

––– FOR QUICK SALE! –––

2004 Winnebago free spirit

In good condition, 4 berth, solar panels, CB radio, 4 brand new tyres, tow bar, RWC & gas certificate, 100,000 klms. Selling due to illness. $70,000 ONO • PH: 0458 954 385

Cats and kittens are in abundance at the refuge, just in time for loving families to give them a long and happy life in their new homes.

Lots of colours and ages to choose from and they will not disappoint! Call the refuge on 40923060.

www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au

Kubota B7200 15hp 4WD Tractor w/ 3ft slasher 4ft mower back blade rotary hoe.

Good Condition. Phone 0417717013 Call us today to discuss afforable advertising options.

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From: Rural Property - Cattle Grazing To: Extractive Industries - Sand Quarry At: PICkfoRd Road, BIBoohRa Q.4880 On: Lot 1 on RP 708157 By: M & G Crushing & Materials P/L Phone: 4093 3777 Approval Sought: development Permit for Material Change of Use for Extractive Industry - Sand Quarry Application No: da/14/0032

Comment Period: Wednesday 10th December, 2014 to Wednesday 14th January, 2015 Written Comments To: The assessment Manager, Mareeba Shire Council, 65 Rankin Street, Mareeba, QLd 4880 info@msc.qld.gov.au Phone 1300 308 461 www.msc.qld.gov.au Copies of the full application can be viewed or obtained from the assessment manager at the Mareeba Shire Council.

Public notification requirement per Queensland Government - Sustainable Planning Act 2009 Form 5, Version 2.0.

2005 Holden Astra Equip (Auto) Must sell $2000 Ph - 0497261466

11.5HP Cox Ride on Mower

Adopt-A-Pet Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

fax us: 4092 6346

For Sale: 1994 Isuzu School Bus - 40 seat, registered to April 15, excellent buy, inspected every 6 months with QLD transport. Good condition. $35,000 NEG PH: 0413524502 Advertising works.

Phone 4092 3464.

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, tiled and carpeted, 2 large patios, double garage, very quiet area.

Available to rent from 17th December 2014, must have references and 1 month bond.

$350 Per Week PH: 0414 277 650

For Rent: Mareeba area - 1200 sq. metre industrial shed. Central position, will petition if required, excellent for storage or work shop.

PH: 0414277650

Two bedroom cottage for Rent in Almaden.

Phone 0457 364 534 for details.

For Rent: 100sq.

Metre shop, Byrnes St. positiion, next door to Medical Centre.

Plenty of Parking, very reasonable rent. Please Phone 0414277650

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Community Group tenure / use of rooms 21 & 22, Atherton Community Centre Tablelands Regional Council would like to hear from interested community groups or not for profit organisations who are seeking available space from which to conduct their activities from the Atherton Community Centre.

The Atherton Community Centre located in Mabel St Atherton, currently has 2 separate rooms available which may suit the needs of several groups in the TRC region.

Ideally, several groups could share the rooms but sole use of an individual room by a particular group will be considered under the Tablelands Regional Council’s Community and Recreation Tenure Policy.

For further information, please visit http://www. trc.qld.gov.au/community-services/communitydevelopement/community-sport-recreation-tenure/.

The Atherton Community Centre is already highly utilised by many long term Tablelands based community groups and clubs and opportunities for use of these rooms are quite rare.

Rooms 21 & 22 will be open for inspection from 11am - 1pm on 17 December, 2014. To obtain an Application form or further information, please contact Guy Vance - Coordinator Facilities on 4089 2300.

Expressions of Interest shall be mailed to Guy Vance, Coordinator, Facilities, PO Box 573 ATHERTON QLD 4883 or emailed to guyv@trc.qld. gov.au Atherton and must be received by close of business 22 December, 2014. ian Church Chief eXeCutiVe offiCer po Box 573, Atherton QLD 4883 www.trc.qld.gov.au

Wanted

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

Caretaker required for Almaden caravan park. Phone 0457 364 534 for more details.

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Musical Instruments

Positions Vacant

Local Events Calendar

Garage Sales Large shed saLe 43 James Road, Wondecla - 7:30am to 4:00pm Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December Electric motors, hydraulic components, many assortments of bolts & nuts (metric and imperial), cuphead, pipe fittings, heavy and light steel, timber, pumps, wood turning bolls, vintage engines and generators, vehicle parts, early tools and many smaller items.

New Musical iNstruMeNt sale At trentin’s Music centre Vernon street, Atherton - Phone 4030 5400

Generous discounts on all top brand clarinets, saxophones, flutes and trumpets plus interest free terms for students!

NOW ON DISPLAY!

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DECEMBER

Atherton Lions Club Markets Fresh fruit and vegetables, plants, arts and crafts, bric a brac, food and drinks and much more.

Where: Showgrounds Lions Park, Cnr Louise St and Roberts Rd, Atherton When: Sunday 14th December 7am till 12 noon Contact: 0448 336 035 www.atherton.qld.lions.org.au

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.  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.

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EXPRESS sPORT MUFC SIX-A-SIDE DRAW - DEC 10 BYE: Cgrade RAMBO"S WARRIORS. LADIES 6.30PM FOOTLOSE v #HASHTAGS. LADIES 6.30PM GYPSES v AMAUTERS. BG MENS 6 . 3 0 P M JUNIOR BALL BAGS v GREEN MACHINE. LADIES 6.30pm TRAVEL BUGS v RAY WHITE REBELS. AG MENS 7.15PM MAREEBA MAZDA v LOS TORROS LADIES 7.15PM HEATWAVE v COMMON REDS. LADIES 7.15PM ONCE UPON A TIME v BARRAS. CG MENS 7.15PM PRICK RELATIONS v HERE FOR THE BEER. BG MENS. 7.15pm JUMBI'S V THE BREWSKIES. AG MENS 8.00PM ROAD RUNNERS v FRIGGERS. CG MENS 8.00PM SNR ROAD RUNNERS v GUARDS. BG MENS 8.00PM THE BENDERS v TEST EAGLES. BG MENS 8.00PM FLAMIN TURTLES V MULTIPLE SCOREGASMANS. LADIES AG 8.00PM INTIMIDATORS V RED HOT CHILLI PEPPERS Mareeba Rifle Club inc.

The Mareeba Rifle Club shot a double 700yd, 15 shot comp. on Sunday the 7th December 2014. Conditions seemed OK; however scores were pretty ordinary. F Open. J. Todd (Herberton: 81.3; 84.2 - 165.5, J. Baxter (Mareeba): 71.2; 59.1 – 130.3, F STD A. Simpson (Mareeba): 82.2; 83.3 – 165.5 Target Rifle D. Ford (Mareeba): 66.3 (one rang only).

Next Sunday the 13th December the Mareeba Rifle Club will be conducting their Christmas shoot a double 500yd snap shoot, followed by the 2013 presentation.

ARCHERY On Sunday December 7 the Tableland Company of Archers held their last General Meeting for the year, their Annual Presentations, BBQ and Fun Shoot. The juniors and some seniors had fun shooting at balloons for mars bars prizes, sharing the one bow and odd arrows. Overall Results: Overall Recurve Champion: Ben Dayes score 4254; Overall Compound Champion: Neil Stallard; Most Improved Senior: Daniel Pope, Most Improved Junior: Lucy Hughes, Encouragement Award: Neil Prince. To achieve these results all members had to shoot two out of three Target, Field, Indoor and Clout Rounds held throughout the year. Ben Dayes shot exceptionally well to be up there with the seniors. Another up and coming junior to look out for in 2015 is Daley Taylor. Daley did not join the club till late in the year, so did not have enough points up for this year.

Coaching will continue on Sunday 14 for visitors and beginners to the Tableland Company of Archers from 9.00am to 12noon, at Kerribee Park Archery Range, off Springs Road, Mareeba.

Members are welcome to practice during the morning or shoot a round. Beginners and visitors are asked to please ring George Neilson on 4092 2228 to confirm your attendance.

YUNGABURRA BOWLS CLUB Results: Wednesday, 3 December - Mixed Social - Winners: B. Prien, B. Abraham (visitor) and Y. Ingle. Runner’s Up: S.

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Hemensley, K. VanDorssen and L. Abraham (visitor). Friday, 5 December - Jackpot Pairs - Winners: P. Stein and P. Standidge (visitor). Runner’s Up: D. Gibson and T. McCarthy. Saturday, 6 December - Christmas Ham Day No.2 - Sponsors: K. Anderson and T. Lawrence - Winners: T. Whykes, M. Hubbard and F. Ballerini. Runner’s Up: Y. Milevskiy, W. Coutts and K. VanDorssen. Many thanks to our sponsors, Kay and Trevor. Much appreciated. Sunday, 7 December - Super Challenge - At Innisfail - Upcoming Events: Wednesday, 10 December - Mixed Social - 1:30pm start - Club Selected - Names in by 12:45pm on the day or on the sheet outside the clubhouse - Kitchen Duty - J. Parker and TBA. Wednesday, 10 December - 1:30pm start Ladies Competition - Consistency Singles - Y. Milevskiy versus K. Anderson. Marker: B. Titlow. Friday, 12 December - Jackpot Pairs - 1:00pm start - Self Selected Open Pairs - Names on sheet outside clubhouse by end of play on Wednesday, 10 December - Reserves: Name and phone number at the bottom of the sheet. Kitchen Duty - S. Hemensley. Friday, 12 December Super Challenge - at Mareeba - 6:30pm start - Team: Singles A. Jones. Pairs - D. Skinner and J. Cooper. J. Phillips and Gavin Johnson. Triples - N. Stubbin, R. Berryman and Greg Johnson.

Rinks - R. Bidewell, P. Mahar, L. Thompson and B. Prien. Reserves: J. Beu and D. Jones. Please arrange own transport.

Saturday, 13 December - Christmas Ham Day No.3 - (final ham day) - Sponsors: J. Lanham and S. Hemensley - 1:30pm start - Names in the Men’s Events Book under Christmas Ham Day No.3 - Please check to see if you have your name in or not Club Selected - Kitchen Duty - B. Titlow and J. Cupitt. Sunday, 14 December - Men’s Competition - 9:30am start - Triples: D. Skinner, N. Stubbin and J. Beu versus T. Whykes, B. Prien and M. Douglas. D. Gibson, J. Dudley and T. McCarthy versus L. Thompson, A. Hogan and L. Wakeling. Mixed Pairs: A. Jones and K. Anderson versus J. and D. Parker.

Saturday, 20 December - Christmas Break-Up Bowls, Presentations and Dinner - 1:30pm start for bowls - Approximately 6:30pm for dinner - Join in the fun and come in your Christmas Attire - Names in the Men’s Events Book under Christmas Break-Up - Club Selected Bowls. Dinner catered for by Highland Roast - Members - $15. Non-Members - $20.

Nominations in the Men’s 2015 Events Book for 2015 Club Championships - A & B Grade Singles, Pairs and Rinks.

ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wed.Sporters finished their 22 hole championships.26th Nov A-Grade nett M.Redding 39 from I.Toward 41.B-Grade M.Connoly 34 nett from M.Fleming 38. 3rd Dec.A-Grade nett W.Dunkley 38 from T.Studinger 39 .B-Grade nett G.Scott 38 from M.Connoly 39 overall both days Gross A-Grade Tim Staudinger 92, B-Grade Grant Scott 108. Nett A-Grade Peter Steventon 83. B-Grade Michael Connoly 73. NTPs 26th 3 Jenko,13 Tim Staudinger ,18 Phil English. 3rd Dec.11 Roo.13 Dave Bilney,18 Steve Bakss least putts 26th M.Grumley 16, M.Fleming 16. 3rd Roo 18 , G.Scott 16 Sporter of the Year Ed-

die Spry Memorial Shield (best attendance )Bruce Magill. Most Wins for the Year Steve Bakss. Thursday Ladies Played Stableford with Marg Dollman winning with 37 pts on a countback from Muriel Lowry and Maidie Hickox NTPs 3 Gail Gard,11 Dawn Faulkner,13 Maidie.18 Annette Seawright Fridays Chook run was again won by Ash.Fleming a great 16 pts from Pop Mick 14pts. Saturday Juniors played the Dec. Monthly Medal and the 2014 final.The novice event Gross was won by Hayden Lee from Alex Redding.in the Nett Nick Wilks won from Ash Fleming,Caleb Conolly,Harvey Harris and Tom Flynn. least putts Hayden Lee 9. The Tadpoles was won by Kane Boland from Jake Flynn and Noah Blooranta.Least putts Kane Boland 8. Overall 2014 Monthly Medal winner was Kane Boland. On Saturday the Members played the Central Tyre Service Monthly medal.Ladies winner on 67 nett was Maidie Hickox from Dawn Faulkner 68 nett NTPs 3 &18 Marg Dollman,11&13 Sandra Watson. Mens and C-Grade winner was Michael Conolly a brilliant 60 nett. A-grade winner was Phil Hendricks 70 nett from Garry Thompson 75 nett. B-Grade winner Dan Twine 61 nett from Glen Lee 62 nett.C-Grade runnerup Wayne Crowley 67 nett.NTPs 3Tony Brown,11 Gary Thudehope,13 Gav.Cahill,18 Broads. Sundays Junior Ambrose had a great field of 23 teams but unfortunately an afternoon storm wiped out the game , Everyone still had a great time and the Juniors thank the following Sponsors,Allan Rockley Memorial Fund,Tolga Hotel,BV Hotel,Atherton Hotel,Atherton Bakery (Greg Stewart),Khan Currys,Network Video (Dave Bilney ),Tableland Top Meats (Jeff Stotter ) Hazlett Bricklaying (Irish ).Also a big thanks to all the helpers on the day.

RAVENSHOE SPORTING SHOOTERS Saturday, December 7: Standard Pistol results – G. Gentle 216, N. Roach 184, P. Hayes 130, J. Restall 128, V. Harris 106.1, M. Newton-Gentle 89, A. Gentle 76.1, C. O’ Donoghue, S. Mauger-Hollmann 49, D. Hayes 25. Rimfire results – J. Norman 202, M. Roach 194, J. Restall 191. Tuesday, December 9: Centrefire and Rimfire Benchrest Competitions. Wednesday, December 10: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice.

Saturday, December 13: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice.

RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB December 7: Bertoldo electrical kindly sponsored today’s shoot at 600 yards. Hot and sunny with heavy mirage and switching winds. Results for double 600, 15 shots comp. Target Rifle – S. Durham (Mareeba) 142.9. FTR – G. Venables 166.11, C. Allman 162.7, J. Anderson 155.5. F Standard – P. Burg 174.11, Kev Chatfield 173.6, M. Wood 167.7, M. Wilson 163.7, L. Wilson 162.7, P. Padgett 162.6, Kath Chatfield 156.5, B. Gianasi 149.1. Sunday, December 14: Double 500, 10 shots competition (8.30am start).

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Charity match raises money for local cricket

LOCAL professionals united recently in a bid to raise funds for local cricketers in the Mareeba area. A wonderful time was had by all during the match and $550 was raised overall.

As you can tell from the following picture, both sides left nothing in the tank. The ‘Tradies’ team eventually got home by a few runs.

Straight sets victory for Mareeba’s junior tennis elite Mareeba’s elite junior tennis players

The future of tennis in Mareeba is in safe hands

Life of the man in the middle

Ross Cardillo (left) with the legendary Earnie Shavers in Las Vegas. Shavers is still regarded as the hardest hitter in the world, with a 44-2 career (43 of his wins were by TKO)

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By Justin Fris TENNIS in Mareeba reached its crescendo last Saturday, with the Mareeba Tennis Club celebrating the success of its finest junior players.

A total of 34 players sneakered up during the season, with three separate competitions giving all players an opportunity to improve their skills.

The Express spoke with Carolyn, who oversees coaching at junior level. She said all players had a wonderful season and that they played with the right attitude.

“We are hosting a junior camp right after the Australian Open in January,” she said. “Hopefully this can spike participation rates into next season.”

Her passion for the game is unquestionable; together with co-coach Li Bor, the pair have instilled a positive, yet determined

By Justin Fris

LOCAL boxing official Ross Cardillo has experienced the sport of boxing across a multitude of levels; and is now Boxing Australia’s Head Referee/ Judge for FNQ. When most people think of boxing, many fail to look beyond the vision in front of them; boxing is a mixed science of agility and mental toughness, rather than two people simply punching each other.

The same applies to referees. One does simply not stand in the ring and casually oversee two primed athletes releasing fury on each other.

“The safety of the boxer is always paramount for me, along with any decent referee,” Cardillo said.

“Before any fight, I will speak to both of the fighters and give them clear instructions on how the fight will be officiated.”

Cardillo added that he will do research before each bout on both fighters; and will make sure novice fighters have complete understanding on what is required of them.

mentality in all of the players.

In the Division 1 finals, Jered Price was too good against Harry Heath in the ladder singles final, while Ben Hollins needed a tiebreaker victory to shrug off a relentless Nicholas Duncan.

Division 2 provided two tighter affairs, with Michael Martin holding off Anton Prizmic in a thrilling finish. In the playoff for 3rd place, Kaelon Mulla defeated Morgan Grimshaw in a tight encounter, 6-4. In junior matches, players play only one set, with the first player to six games deemed the winner of the match. After the finals were decided, several other special awards were handed out to players who had made a great impact to their coach. Special recognition should go to Morgan Grimshaw and Mia Costas, who were voted ‘Most Improved’ in 2014. Well done to all players on a wonderful season.

Controlled emotion is also an imperative trait that any referee should possess; along with being able to judge if a fight needs to be stopped.

“In some cases, I actually have stepped in and stopped a fight,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s all about safety, particularly with kids.”

While in discussion, Mills Lane’s performance during the infamous Mike Tyson versus Evander Holyfield bout in 1997 was highlighted as a prime example of a referee who could handle any situation.

This notion was agreed upon, with Cardillo explaining that most referees will watch major international bouts and observe techniques which can be adopted into their personal style.

With the emergence of Macau as an ideal destination for major fights, Cardillo said he was keen to earn his professional refereeing accreditation; which would provide greater flexibility for promoters bringing quality bouts to the Asia/Pacific (including FNQ) region.

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Local schools combine for sporting showcase

By Justin Fris

ANNUAL rivalries were renewed between Mareeba State and St Thomas’s Parish schools last Tuesday, with a series of netball and rugby league matches determining the latest winners of prestige silverware.

As the clock nudged 12.15pm with thick grey cloud engulfing the sky, St Thomas’s ran eagerly into position to face their state school opponents in the first league contest of the day.

The battle for the Chris Shepherd Cup is always keenly fought between both schools; with the inclusion of several Northern Pride academy players ensuring the crowd saw some quality play.

Mareeba State Coach Luke Cifuentes cut a serious figure as he addressed his team moments before the opening kick-off.

He spoke of the need to enforce structure from the opening set of six; along with asking his forwards to run wider, in a bit to create holes in the St Thomas’s defensive line.

Clearly Cifuentes’ boys listen to their coach; as it only took them three tackles on the opening set to score the first try of the match.

After spilling the opening kick-off, St Thomas’s were caught out wide along the classroom touchline and Mareeba State was able to cross with minimal resistance.

St Thomas’s endeavour throughout the early stages was undeniable; even though lacking in size and faced against several representative players, they toiled bravely and never dropped their heads or became ill-disciplined.

Mareeba halfback Trezman Banjo was on another level out in the middle, but he shared the ball with teammates at all times; despite many opportunities to run the length of the field himself.

Trailing 18-0 after the opening 10 minutes, St Tho-

mas’s finally got the opportunity to have an attacking set near the Mareeba State try line.

The hosts threw caution to the wind and began to expand their passing; throwing it around with ease and catching the defence unawares at times.

An unfortunate bounce was the only thing that kept the home side from opening their account on the stroke of half time.

Banjo and Simisi Seiki added two further tries for the visitors in the second half to make the score 32-0; but this was the end of their scoreboard pressure for the afternoon.

St Thomas’s dominated possession in the final 10 minutes of the game and were rewarded for their persistence with consecutive sets.

At full-time, players from both hands shook hands and embraced sportsmanship; something that many older kids sometimes forget to display.

It was then time for the girls to showcase their ability on the rugby league field, with the passion evident before the match.

St Thomas’s again began brightly, but lacked an attacking threat on the final tackle of their sets. At the other end, livewire Esther Ratalatala made the game her own.

After crossing for her first try (two overall) and making the score 12-0, St Thomas’s had their first purple patch of the game; and were duly rewarded early in the second half with a try.

A final penalty goal was added by the visitors to make the final score 14-4, but score didn’t reflect the effort that the home side put in.

St Thomas’s held all the aces in the netball however, trouncing the visitors 16-0. The Express would like to congratulate everyone who took part on the day and would like to wish everyone all the best for the festive break.

A St Thomas’s forward meets a brick wall.

Torrential downpour drenches pitch

Cotter ushers in new era for Mareeba swimming, with second Borzi Shield win in 20 years The Kerribee Park pitch was deemed unplayable, despite solid efforts by local groundstaff.

By Justin Fris

TORRENTIAL rain ruined any opportunity for Mareeba and Tully to commence their semi final last Sunday at Kerribee Park.

A total of 78mm of rain soaked Mareeba’s township to the skin last Saturday night; and left Club President Robert ‘Bomber’ Adams and his groundstaff with a mammoth challenge.

From 6.30am in the morning, Adams and his team worked feverously in a bid to dry out both pitch and the outfield in time for a 9.30am pitch inspection.

Unfortunately for both sides, water had seeped

through the pitch covers during the night, which made the wicket potentially dangerous for play.

Tully officials and players were notified of the inspection decision well ahead of time, so they weren’t left stranded mid-transit. Despite overall disappointment, the Bandits bowling attack wasn’t content with having a day off; taking to the nets and having a solid session under intense humidity.

Bandits Captain Brendan Payne said the match format would revert to 30 overs a side- which would reconfigure how both sides will tactically approach the game. With a shorter game length this Sunday, supporters should look forward to big shots and attacking cricket from both sides, in quest of a win.

June Cotter (far left) has instigated a resergence in Mareeba swimming.

Help local rugby to greener pastures

By Justin Fris

A simple click on your computer could help a local rugby union club improve its playing field for next season.

The Tablelands Rugby Union Club is keen to restructure the irrigation operation of its playing field; so watering can occur more regularly and the overall state of the field will be in line with other clubs in the league.

Club officials have applied to the Philmac Project,

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who provides grants of up to $5000 to assist rural community facilities.

But without community support, the project will not see the light of day. Should the club’s bid be successful, it will be shortlisted and judged upon by a dedicated panel.

If you would like to support the club’s grant bid, please visit: www. philmacproject.com.au, click on ‘entries’ and then click on ‘Tablelands Rugby Union Club.’

By Justin Fris

MAREEBA has broken its Borzi Shield drought, after accounting for fellow Tablelands rivals Atherton, Dimbulah and Malanda at the recent championship meet.

It was only their second shield victory in 20 years, but local coach June Cotter said it was a tremendous result for a team which had stuck together.

Mareeba’s victorious squad was:

Nicole Theakston, Alaina Smith, Nadia Falvo, Danika Prismic, Finn Weaver, Michael Quintieri, Hayden Reppell, and Joshua Theakston.

“They have all worked really hard this year,” she said. “I tweaked the training regime a bit and the workload of our group intensified; but it has all paid off in the end.”

Cotter added her swimmers typically undertook 6-8 sessions per week, with many doing extra sessions.

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