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Panama Disease is not a death sentence By Carl Portella

Igloo restoration launch Hundreds of people attended the Rocky Creek WWII Igloo Restoration launch last Saturday, April 11. A project of the Rotary Club of Atherton, visitors young and old, were able to take in the current progress of the restoration phase and also enjoy an afternoon of entertainment delights. Built in 1943, the Igloo was the centre of entertainment for troops who were sick and injured, or trained here as part of Australia’s significant role in defending the Pacific in WWII. The Rocky Creek Igloo is being restored as a reminder of the massive war effort and the role this region played in WWII, as it is the last remaining building at this site. Pictured above are Rotarians Nick Watling, Lesa Pershouse dressed as a ‘wartime red cross nurse’ and Jo Barnes at the launch. Donations to the Igloo Restoration project can be made to the ‘Foundation For Rural and Regional Renewal Public Fund’ BSB: 633 000, AC: 144 419 736. All donations over $2.00 are tax deductible.

Kingaroy peanut farmer and minerals expert John Koehler claims the recent outbreak of the deadly Panama Disease, which has the potential to wipe out the $600 million banana industry in Queensland, can be beaten. Speaking at a seminar at the Mareeba Bowls Club on Saturday April 11, Mr Koehler said that Biosecurity Queensland (DPI) and the CSIRO have got it all wrong. He believes the problem is in the soil and using fungicides is not going to correct the imbalances in the surface soil, especially here in the tropics. After decades of farming out, farms are rapidly becoming dust bowls with soil now being deficient of micronutrients thus making the soil susceptible to fungal infections like TR4 (Panama Disease). The remedy is to replace the micronutrients removed from the soil after generations of not putting back what crops have taken out. Mr Koehler made reference to his own property at Kingaroy. After purchasing the property that had been abandoned, he identified that it had a soil deficiency and went about repairing the imbalances in the soil. “We put on the elements and minerals that we could afford to put on, not what we should have put on, but by correcting the imbalance even by the little amount we did, we were able to grow sustainable, healthy crops,” he said. “Farmers can simply not afford to put in the minerals and nutrients and by not doing so risk soil infections like fungus and much smaller yields in production. “Technology does not exist in tropical agriculture, we need to change what we do in agriculture. We need to change the way we buy and sell food and we must change the way we do medicine, because agriculture and medicine go together. “I don’t see the Panama disease as a disaster, it’s a warning shot across our bows and we need to keep banana plants healthy by providing them with the right balance of nutrients and elements in the soil. “There is a high cost involved, but don’t see it as a production cost, see it as an investment in future production” he said. Mr. Koehler insists this is the only method of sustainable farming. Turn to Page 5, for more on Panama Disease

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Crafty Chicks’ Biggest Morning Tea DEDICATED volunteers from the Atherton Crafty Chicks will raise their tea cups at the Atherton Uniting Church on May 6, in a bid to raise money for those battling cancer. ‘Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea’ will be held in several locations across the country, facilitated by various cancer council organisations across Australia. Win McMurdo, who has volunteered time and resources over many years to help others battle cancer, said she expected the ladies to thoroughly enjoy themselves. “We encourage the community to join us for our 2015 Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. It’s always such a wonderful morning, helping a great cause,” she said. “We will be selling Cancer Council merchandise, including mugs and aprons, and a number of people will bring fresh pro-

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Our poll shows you want a by-election in Cook

‘I’m not going anywhere’ By Justin Fris BELEAGUERED Member for Cook Billy Gordon will remain in state politics, after signalling his intention to remain as an independent on the cross bench. In a written statement to his supporters, Mr Gordon said he was committed to honouring the needs of his constituents. The following statement is presented in its entirety, so nothing can be taken out of context: “Last week I resigned from the Australian Labor Party. I will not resign from Parliament. “My decision is based on advice from the Clerk of Parliament, who gave detailed reasons why I did not have to resign over past events and allegations. I am also determined to honour my commitments to my constituents. “During the election campaign, I committed to tackling entrenched social and economic problems in Cook and helping communities seize economic development opportunities. “I am determined to honour those commitments, and am humbled by and grateful for the steadfast belief shown in me over the last week by my supporters in Cook. “It is time to turn my attention and energy to the needs of my electorate. Youth unemployment is at 22 per cent in regional Far North Queensland; major infrastructure projects like the Peninsula Development Road need championing; and communities are suffering unacceptable cost-of-living pressures. “I believe Queenslanders also need stable government. As such, I will support the Palaszczuk Government, according to the aspirations of my constituents,

and my conscience. “I will sit on the cross benches with members of Katter’s Australian Party, and will play a constructive role in allowing the Palaszczuk government to govern with confidence; while at all times ensuring that I represent my constituents. “The Premier’s response upon learning of my juvenile convictions was her prerogative; however under the law of Queensland, those convictions had been expunged and I was not obliged to disclose them. “This is difficult for anyone who has rehabilitated from juvenile wrongdoing who seeks public office: Does one make a disclosure that the law does not require one to make? I put myself forward as a candidate for election, relying upon the law that says people like me are entitled to a second chance in life. “The leaking of juvenile and spent records for political ends is deeply disturbing in our democracy. “I will now do what is necessary to shield my family and children from further public duress. With my conscience and the law as my guide, I will address issues that have been raised. “I will not do so in the media, as others have sought to do. “My focus now is on demonstrating to my family, my children and my community that I am a good man and that I will honour their vote for me. Some people, even MPs, may think they have a perfect past. Mine has not been. I have remorse for past events, but I have learned many lessons since I was a young man. Continued page 5

The Express Newspaper conducted a poll via our Facebook page from Thursday April 2, until Thursday April 9, in relation to recent developments in the Cook electorate. The question we put forward to our readers was: Should the Cook electorate go to a by-election? The poll, designed to engage the voters in the Cook electorate, attempted to gauge their underlying feeling about recent developments, extending from all the hype as to whether Mr Gordon should or shouldn’t resign from parliament. Although the poll had just 261 responses, it is a fair indication of the feeling within the community. Participants responded with an overwhelming YES to the question, with 79 per cent saying the people of Cook should go to a by-election, while 21 per cent said NO. Readers could choose to put their name on the poll, or remain anonymous

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Kempton speaks out breach of the parliamentary rules; neither of which appear likely. “I am confident I did my very best for Cook in the three years I was the member and I left the electorate a better place; however since the January election, I have been working hard to re-establish my business. “As to the future, I don’t know when the next election might be and if approached by the electors, the local branches and the party (along with being subsequently pre-selected), I will decide what is best for the electorate, my family and myself at the time.”

David Kempton, the former LNP Member for Cook, has spoken exclusively to The Express in relation to the prospect of a by election in Cook. Mr Kempton said the people of the Cook electorate heard from all candidates, read their material and observed their performance; and made a very clear choice in the Labor party candidate in the January poll. “It is my view that only the people of Cook can remove the elected member from the seat at the next election in three years time,” said Mr Kempton. “The only other possibilities are that he resign, or be found to be in

Resources within the Far North are precious and need to be nurtured. THE opportunity for the Far North to come together and orchestrate priorities for local culture and resources is happening right now. Once completed, pitches for projects can begin and opportunities to secure financial assistance and grants can occur. A series of workshops will be held across the region in coming weeks and will cover a wide range of important topics. These will include: soils, vegetation, pests, weeds and water security. Attendees will also have an opportunity to hear from industry personnel

Community solutions for our resources Work experience vital needed for career enhancement and will be informed on new developments and trends. Terrain Mineral Resource Management CEO Mike Bewick said functioning platforms were imperative for the region to flourish. “Tourism, agriculture and the unique lifestyle that the Wet Tropics has to offer, are all dependent on a functioning environment that promotes clean water, healthy soils and natural experiences,” he said. “To help enable the community to have influence in the future of our natural resources and landscapes, Terrain NRM is coordinating a range

of community Local Landscape Workshops which will soon be held around the region. “The workshops are relevant to individuals and groups of all backgrounds and interests as we all have a stake in the natural values of our local and regional areas.” Locally, there will be two workshops on the Tablelands, with Atherton’s event being held on April 28 at the Yungaburra Community Hall. Mareeba’s workshop will be held on Wednesday May 6, at the Mareeba RSL, with other workhops being held between Mossman and Ingham.

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all students. “These positions will cover all subject areas from chemistry (lab work etc) to physics (robotics, design and technology), retail, management, sales, journalism, project management, engineering, finance, technology, even photography. “There is also positions involving farming and machinery, foreman work and agronomy such as soil, plant, and bug science; students who had never thought of a job in the agricultural field can open their eyes to what is available in their chosen passions. Atherton State High School student support teacher Gil Jansen said work experience placements give students a good indication into work life, with many Atherton-based businesses supporting the program. “It gives the students a good opportunity to connect with local businesses and potentially gain full-time employment down the line,” he said. If you are interested in accommodating a workplace student next term, please contact Leanne Kruss on 0431 743 633.

WORK experience placements play an integral role into preparing secondary school students for employment after they finish school. Held annually, the placements allow for students to undertake several employment-based tasks and increase their confidence as part of a team. Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association development officer Leanne Kruss is hopeful that several businesses will take part in offering a unique opportunity for the students. “One week of meaningful and worthwhile work experience can make a lifetime’s difference to a young person’s working life or career choice,” Ms Kruss said. “I would like to develop a suite of workplaces that are committed to making this lifetime of difference to a young person. “I am working hard to provide career pathway awareness and recruitment opportunities for both students and industry. I have been sourcing work experience positions around the region that are available not just for agriculture students but

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Panama disease reaches Mareeba By Justin Fris

case of Panama Tropical Race 4 disease has been confirmed at a commercial banana farm on the outskirts of Mareeba. Last Thursday’s announcement comes only weeks after an inaugural case was recorded in Tully and sparked considerable concern from growers and stakeholders across the Far North. Upon being notified of the news while in Brisbane, Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore immediately met with senior Department of Agriculture and Fisheries officials and outlined his concerns and support to them. “The Mareeba Shire Council is very concerned about the matter,” he said. “I’ve just emerged from a meeting with senior DAFF officials and assured them that the MSC will cooperate in every manner possible. Mayor Gilmore added: “I have instructed all council staff that no personnel, vehicles or plant are to enter any banana farm under any circumstance – effective immediately.” Biosecurity Qld Chief Officer Dr Jim Thompson said authorities would quarantine the facility immediately and minimise further outbreaks. “The entire farm will be surveyed and any infected plants that are detected will be destroyed,” Dr Thompson said. “We will also be undertaking investigations to identify how this property may have become infected, including if there are any links between this property and the first infected property in the Tully Valley. “TR4 remains a real threat to the state’s

banana industry with the potential to impact all plant varieties, including Cavendish. “The disease, originally identified in Northern Territory during 1997, was first detected on a Queensland plantation in Tully on March 3. “While this latest development is understandably disappointing, it is an outcome which we have been preparing for. “Our focus remains on controlling and containing the disease while we determine the extent of the outbreak. “Over the past five weeks we have progressively ramped up our surveillance, tracing, sampling and testing efforts with more than 70 people now working on the response. “The Panama disease Taskforce has also been established including a range of agencies to help support North Queensland communities in meeting the economic and social impacts of this disease.” Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (MDFVGA) President Joe Moro said he was fundamentally concerned about local growers, staff and the various variables which will arise from the latest case. “Currently, there has only been one reported case here in Mareeba,” he said. “The farmer, his family and employees who are involved need to be supported and no undue hardship should be placed upon them, from either a business or personal level. “Many may overlook the role that employees play in operation of these banana farmers, so we can’t forget to support them through this as well. “In order for this to occur, industry

stakeholders and both state and federal governments need to work collaboratively on creating key principals or protocols, that will best equip the banana industry to fight against Panama TR4, so the industry remains viable and strong for the Tablelands. “Our local state members need to be leading and involved in assisting the industry; at this time, I would like thank Rob Katter and Shane Knuth for the time they spent with some members of the banana industry last Saturday.” Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter urged the Abbott government to consider all potential compensation options for those affected. “There must be full compensation paid to every banana grower infected with this disease. People won’t come forward and identify disease if they are threatened with bankruptcy if they do,” Mr Katter said. “We want compensation, confinement and eradication. “I think that the disease has taken us by surprise. People have not been sure how to handle this, that includes people in the industry as well as the government. “The industry is formulating policy and I will be briefed today on that strategy, but I will put very strongly to the industry that there has to be a very serious government contribution to the cost structures that are going to be imposed. “Unless that is done, a lot of growers will simply not conform and all the inspectors in the world are not going to help. “It is not the growers’ fault; it is the Federal Government’s fault for allowing in s457 workers as there is no doubt in my mind that this is how the disease has started.

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I was not obliged to disclose my juvenile convictions From page 3 “My experiences have given me deep empathy and insight into the many troubling issues facing my community, and the understanding to represent them in the parliament. “I vow to work with leaders from all communities in the seat of Cook to support individuals and families caught in a cycle of social crisis, and assist them to turn their lives around. I know what it is to turn your life around and take a second chance. “There are those in the community who doubt that redemption and rehabilitation are possible. However forgiveness is one of humankind’s healing touchstones. Our political system is the worse for politicians who, for their own ends, seek to exploit another’s past troubles. “I will make no other statement in the

media on these matters at this time.” Since the release of the statement last Wednesday, Mr Gordon has made one official media appearance, where he did a phone interview with Cairns-based indigenous radio station, Bumma Bippera. Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter said he believed Mr Gordon would work soundly in tandem with Mr Knuth and Robbie Katter. “I can’t help but think that the Queensland Government thought they had a little puppet on a string,” he said. “I think that they are going to find out that they have created a gladiator. “Where an independent becomes a rubber stamp for the government, they destroy their independence. “The very sad cases of Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott are classical examples. I can’t see Billy Gordon walking down that pathway.”

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Katter slams FIFO impact on regional centres Cook Shire gets an award Cook Shire Council has taken out a highly commended gong in the Betty Awards, for its campaign to raise awareness of asbestos-related dangers. The award, announced last week during Global Asbestos Awareness Week, showed the commitment Cook Shire Council had to educating residents on how to properly deal with the potentially deadly building material. CSC Mayor Peter Scott said: “After structural damage in Cook Shire from Cyclone Ita last year, we realised the community and the Council could both be better prepared and educated about asbestos. “This award acknowledges the hard work we put in to spreading the word about asbestos and how to appropriately repair or dispose of it.” The Council’s education arsenal in-

cluded print and online campaigns, free asbestos disposal kits and waiving of fees to dump the deadly material in Cook Shire. “Council staff also really took the matter to heart, with several sharing stories of friends and relatives taken too early due to asbestos related diseases,” Cr Scott added. “Every day for a whole month staff brought homemade goodies available for a gold coin donation at the office and raised $1000 for asbestos disease research.” The Cook Shire Council received the Highly Commended award in the regional section of the Most Active Asbestos Awareness Month Council Campaigner section of the Betty Awards. Visit www.asbestossafety.gov.au for more information on asbestos awareness.

KAP leader and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter has joined forces with the CFMEAU in a bid to increase rights for FIFO workers. After attending a recent function in Mackay, Mr Katter said the hardships faced by FIFO workers were undeniable. “The ALP Government bought in nearly 160,000 s457 visa workers and the LNP has continued this policy,” Mr Katter said. “Many are going into mining and mining related jobs; but towns like Charters Towers, Moranbah and Mount Isa desperately need those jobs for their economic survival. “The Galilee Coalfields will be of no benefit to Charters Towers, unless we win this battle over FIFO. “Charters Towers has already lost nearly 2000 mining jobs, as arguably six or seven operating mines have closed down. To take away more jobs to FIFO would have a devastating effect.” Similar trends have occurred in Western Australia. Several university-based studies have outlined epidemic-like levels of depression within FIFO workers, which can lead to substance abuse as a coping mecha-

nism during time off. Mr Katter added WA and Qld had banned FIFO work in the past and said regional towns had benefited during the periods. “Fly in mining was banned in Queensland under the Bjelke-Peterson Government and also by the Charles Court Government in Western Australia. In the late 1980s, because of that ban, Charters Towers secured 2000 jobs.” The then incoming ALP Government removed the ban on fly in mining under the influence of the mining corporations. “We don’t get the profits, since we don’t own the mines,” he said. “We don’t get the wages since they’re going to be foreign FIFOs. And we don’t get the coal as that’s sent overseas. All we get is a big hole in the ground and some pitiful taxation income. “People say that we need FIFO and that Australians won’t work. Well 18 or 19 years ago there were virtually no FIFOs and there most certainly weren’t 160,000 s457 visa workers being brought in every year. We didn’t need them then and the job market is now much worse, so why do we need them now?”

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Operation North Exhaust kicks off Phase five of “Operation North Exhaust” kicked off in the early hours of Tuesday, April 7, with a number of warrants executed simultaneously at addresses throughout the region. Addresses at Tully, Carmoo, South Johnstone and Mena Creek were targeted, with police searching for dangerous drugs and related paraphernalia As a result of the operation, officers allegedly located a quantity of dangerous drugs including: cannabis, amphetamines, prescription drugs and Coca plants. Police also allegedly located a pair of nunchakus, sets of scales, electrical lighting equipment and a motorcycle suspected of being stolen. A 55-year-old Mena Creek man was charged with two counts of producing dangerous drugs, one count of possessing dangerous drugs and one count of possessing a drug utensil. A 43-year-old woman from South Johnstone was charged with two counts of producing a dangerous drug and an 18-year-old man from South Johnstone was charged with one count each of possessing a dangerous drug and possessing a drug utensil. The three will appear at the Innisfail Magistrates Court on April 27. A 24-year-old Tully man was charged with two counts of possessing a dangerous drug, two counts of possessing drug utensils, one count of unlawfully possessing a weapon, one count of failing to properly dispose of a syringe and one count of stealing. A 29-year-old man from Carmoo was charged with one

count of possessing dangerous drugs and two counts of possessing drug utensils. Both men will appear at the Tully Magistrates Court on April 23. It is alleged that officers located 350 cannabis plants and 967 suspected coca plants. The suspected Coca plants are alleged to have been located at two separate addresses. The suspected coca plants are an unusual find and were only identified after a sharp eyed detective took a closer look at a number of potted plants at one of the residences. Some species of coca plants are used as the main ingredient in the production of cocaine. The leaves may also be chewed or consumed to produce a stimulant type effect. A number of varieties of the Coca plant are illegal in Queensland and come under the same legislation as the possession and production of cannabis. Detective Sergeant Stephen Bull of the Cassowary Coast Criminal Investigation Branch said of the find: “To locate such a substantial amount of a relatively rare plant at two separate addresses is unusual,” he said. “ Investigations into the origin of the plants and their intended use are ongoing. “The operation was the direct result of information provided by the public and the seizure of the coca plants was an unexpected discovery. I would encourage members of the public to contact police if they have any information that may assist with this investigation.”

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proximately 3.30pm, Police detected a 17-year-old P1 holder allegedly doing 201km in 100km zone on wet roads. The Mutchilba man was issued with a notice to appear for dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and is expected to attend the Mareeba Magistrates Court on April 27. Police conducted over 3300 Roadside Breath Tests during the Easter Long Weekend and five people were charged with drink driving offences. All motorists were issued with notice of licence suspensions and are due to appear in Tableland Magistrates Courts in the coming weeks. Police issued an additional 63 TIN’s for traffic offences including: no seatbelt wearing, exceeding speed limits, unlicensed driving, unregistered or uninsured vehicles, as well as public nuisance offences. Acting Inspector Kevin Gleeson of Tablelands Patrol Group said the results were disappointing. “Our road safety message is obviously not getting through to motorists,” he said. “Excessive speeds of those detected over the weekend are not only dangerous to the drivers and their passengers but to all other road users. “Emergency Services want to see everyone arrive home safely and will not tolerate dangerous driving in any form. Police will continue with high visibility policing throughout the year and advise that it is not acceptable to place other people’s lives at risk when driving upon our roadways.”

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Trust has been lost Sadly the seat of Cook is once again the largest football playing field in Queensland. Will he go left, will he go right, or will he side step the people of Cook and run down to the changeroom never to be seen again? Sadly none of his moves will win the game. The people of Cook have lost trust in their member of parliament. The word trust I believe holds together society. For example when you get your vehicle serviced, you place trust in the mechanic that they will to their best ability to safely service and maintain your vehicle. This is no different to an elected member of parliament. Significant trust is placed in someone who has the opportunity to represent our communities, it's people and their best interests in Parliament; not their own. Regretfully the member elect has lost the most important attribute needed to successfully represent the Cook electorate – trust. Once this trust has been broken it's very difficult to re-establish. It is time for the member elect to tell the constituents in this great electorate whether he is going to put that jersey on and take the field or will he stay in the sin bin knowing that he has wronged the voters, his party and himself? Our local business leaders need certainty, stability and trust to keep investing in this area. Member for Cook will you at least have the integrity to be honest with Far North Queenslanders and inform us whether you will take the field or do what many of the voters in Cook are asking – hand back your new jersey to the electorate so we can decide on our new captain in the field? Locky Bensted, Mareeba

Mackay Sugar survey A Mackay Sugar Feedback Survey form regarding the cane transport activity (B-doubles) during 2014 was delivered to the Mt Molloy and Julatten mail boxes on March 27, requesting a response by April 7, 2015. The questions I immediately asked Mackay Sugar were:

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1. Why only one survey form permitted for each residence (copying the blank form not permitted), as most homes have at least three drivers? 2. Why the short response period when many people will be away for the Easter holidays? Mackay Sugar has had three months to request this survey. My requests were not accepted. For survey responses to reach Mackay by April 7, they needed posting prior to the Easter holidays, only five days, which dramatically limited the time residents had available. Residents (and the public) whose surveys do not meet the April 7, deadline should be informed whether their comments were considered when the investigation outcome is released. Come on Mackay Sugar, let’s have a genuine and meaningful survey. Bob Baade, Julatten

Mr Gordon should resign Mr Gordon does not represent me in parliament, but as someone having been on the receiving end of domestic violence from childhood, and in marriage, I would like to say my piece. I don’t care whether the man is black, white or brindle, domestic violence in our community is taboo – we do not need it in our representatives in parliament. One could say that there is a little of hell hath no fury in this matter, but when a second person, and the man’s mother take out a DVA on him, bells should be ringing. People can also change, and I am all for giving a second chance, but several of Mr Gordon’s misdemeanours are recorded in 2004 and 2008. When I applied for my pension, I was giving the third degree by government representative. How then can someone with so many strikes against his name end up in a position of such importance? Can you imagine what would happen to any one of us if we didn’t pay our taxes? I believe that Mr Gordon, out of common decency, should resign his post and a bi-election be held, so that we can have a worthy representative. I don’t care which party wins, as long as they are honest and truthful. I guess the fact that he will get a pension after serving only one term has a lot to do with his unwillingness to resign. I would appreciate it if you would not print my name to this, as not everyone knows what I have been through and the last thing I want is sympathy. Name withheld at writers request

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Queenslanders love a good cuppa, whether it’s earl grey, orange pekoe, darjeeling or the dependable english breakfast. So much so that tea is an all-time favourite Queensland drink, according to a Newspoll survey conducted exclusively for Cancer Council. And what better reason to register for this year’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea in May! If you’re not already going to an ABMT, sign up to host your own and make a difference in Cancer Council’s ﬁght against cancer. Tea is enjoying a resurgence across the regions, with oolongs of different varieties to match with your signature morning tea bakes. It’s imperative to pair your preferred tea with something to nibble on, like cupcakes, cucumber sandwiches, your favourite chocolate biscuit, or your nan’s timeless secret-recipe fruit cake. Tea is also known to be perfect in cold or warm climates, and is one of the most thirst-quenching summer drinks when served with ice and a slice of lemon, lime or mint leaves. Some say that tea leaves are even a natural way of deterring mosquitoes. All you need to do is apply dampened tea leaves to any areas you want to keep mozzie-free, and the scent will work its magic. Tea is also a natural antioxidant, resplendent with vitamins B2, B1 and B6 and rich in potassium, manganese, folic acid and calcium. On the subject of rich, oolong tea is in

fact the world’s most expensive, with some types of leaves priced at $3,000 per kilo. And while the world’s most expensive tea service is said to be sipped at the Ritz Carlton in Hong Kong, for a mere $8,888, we’re instead hoping that this May Queenslanders will help us to raise $2.5 million. As Eleanor Roosevelt once quipped ‘Women are like tea bags. They do not know how strong they are until they get into hot water’. And men too, we might add! This year, we need your strength to help more than 1,200 Far North Queenslanders who will be diagnosed with cancer. Last year Far North Queenslanders raised an impressive $110,000 and this year we hope to have more than 5,600 morning tea hosts across Queensland gather in living rooms, community centres, schools and workplaces to celebrate ABMT. Tragically, each year, about 450 Far North Queenslanders die from cancer. ABMT is one of the best ways we have of ﬁghting back, by raising money for research, patient support, and awareness programs. Getting involved is easy. Simply log on at biggestmorningtea.com.au, call up your friends, and put the kettle on. While the ofﬁcial 2015 date for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea is May 28, you can host a morning tea and raise funds anytime throughout May or June. More information about Cancer Council Queensland is available at www.cancerqld.org.au or Cancer Council’s 13 11 20.

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I hear a minister of the new Labor Government came to the Tablelands to gauge feedback in regards the proposed wind farm project, near Walkamin. I sincerely hope the minister took time to also contact the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce, canvassed all residents in the surrounding area, and met with the Mareeba Shire Council. I am sure proper investigations into the project took place. Conversations I have had with some residents near the proposed site would indicate full support for the project. Conversations I have had within the Mareeba community indicate full support for the project – as per the letter from Bronwyn Dwyer, in the Tableland Advertiser, recently. As so often happens; ‘the squeaky wheel gets the most oil’, and unfortunately our society seems to continually banter to the minority. Without development, where does the future of our communities lie? Here is an opportunity to secure one of the few major projects that will drive jobs, tourism, and clean energy for the northern Tableland area/FNQ region and yet a small few are raising hell over it. Our Government, both Labor and past LNP, jump in to banter to the group that makes the most noise. It is extremely unfortunate that the LNP didn’t have the guts to secure the deal before the election. Surely the needs of the broader community need to be taken into account. Now that we have a Labor Government

we have lost the Mareeba Airport Upgrade, Kuranda Range upgrades, Cairns port dredging along with other projects across the state. Labor really need to think about where the future of our state lies and how they are going to ensure a prosperous and sustainable Queensland for the long term. Getting into bed with the Greens and the unions is a dead end road. As Warren Truss recently challenged the Greens – name one mine across Australia that you support, name one dam in Australia that you support. The Greens support nothing. The unions are hell bent on strangling business. The majority of our community support protection of our environment - but there needs to be a balance to also ensure sustainable and viable communities. Without some level of development where does the future lie? Come on Annastacia, the Tablelands and FNQ need the wind farm. Just approve it so the majority can celebrate at least one development project in our state. Diana Pregl, Mareeba

TRC meetings a shamble INVITATION come one, come all, come see for yourselves. Ratepayers of Tablelands Regional Council urgently need to attend the fortnightly meetings and observe for themselves “first hand” how this council operates meetings. Do not sit back any longer just reading the media reports. Come along every second Thursday and observe for yourself how the “funny farm” operates. Sorry, not funny when two Councillors leave a meeting April 2, 2015, in disgust, after the use of the casting vote on six contentious issues. One Councillor stating as they left the room: “What’s the use of us being here?”. My observation of TRC Meetings over the past couple of years has led me to walk away in complete disappointment and disgust on most occasions, considering never attending another meeting. Something draws me back: 1) Anger at the ongoing sagas at meetings 2) A fear of where our beautiful shire is heading 3) The thought of how much damage is being done by the continuation of voting by a minority. When a ‘block’ vote using the casting vote is used to overrule a judge’s decision, it is serious business. More serious, especially when the Deputy Mayor’s vote is counted under a conflict of interest in the motion - TRC Meeting April 17, 2014. The same Deputy Mayor April 2, 2015, questions Councillor Marti of a conflict of interest in moving a motion to revisit the TRC-APA decision, correctly. The very same ‘block’ voting is now influencing a decision of TRC in their role as trustee for the State Government regarding the APA Igloo. TRC should be showing leadership in the dealings with APA and Tableland Investments, both of whom make important contributions to the Tableland Community; and should be using “good honest decision making” for the benefit of all Ratepayers and general public. Please, please. Take the time to come along and see for yourself. Your involvement and your presence at meetings may help turn things around for the better of our community. Concerned Ratepayer, Louise Pensini, Atherton

High five for health If you could only buy five healthy foods when you do your groceries this week, what would they be? Cancer Council spokesperson Katie Clift puts her top five in the trolley. “Grocery shops these days can be a battle ground. Between the product packaging, sale stickers, and marketing hype, it can be difficult knowing what to buy,” she said. “But do not fear. We’ve mapped out five foods that deserve a fist pump. All of them are guaranteed to deliver health gains and are worthy of a permanent place in your fridge or pantry”. One, oats. This hearty cereal, when free of sugar and low in sodium, has many health benefits. Oats contain insoluble fibre which stays in the stomach for longer and makes you feel fuller longer. Two, salmon. This pink-fleshed fish is famous for being high in omega-3. Three, leafy greens. Popeye plugged spinach for a good reason. Veggies such as broccoli, spinach, Swiss chard, kale and bok choy are a rich source of nutrients, with essential vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, such as folate and beta-carotene. Four, berries. Fresh or frozen, these pint-size powerhouses pack some serious nutritional punch. Five, tea. We love a good cuppa – there are few better ways to relax and recuperate. Tea is a natural antioxidant, resplendent with vitamins B2, B1 and B6 and rich in potassium, manganese, folic acid and calcium. Cancer Council Queensland

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THE SPIRIT LIVES 2014 - 2018 ANZAC DAY - SATURDAY 25TH APRIL In Part 3, of The Express Newspaper’s tribute to the celebration of 100 years of ANZAC, we continue to bring you the stories of some of Mareeba’s fallen sons.

Our last soldier joins the fallen

Owen Joseph Donlen was born in Ireland, in 1890, and was raised as a roman catholic by his parents, Owen and Mary [nee Egan]. Owen, one of eight children (five boys and three girls) immigrated to Queensland and came north to Port Douglas before travelling inland to spend a number of years at various mining centres, before choosing to settle in Mareeba. England had declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914, when Owen and his older brother Thomas joined the long line of volunteers to defend the Empire. He enlisted with the Australian Imperial Forces on 14 October 1916, with the rank of private, (service number 3377c). He was posted to the 49th Infantry Battalion 2 to 9 Reinforcements (April 1916 – January 1917). After the initial training camp he embarked at Sydney on January 24, 1917, aboard His Majesty’s Army Troop ship “Ayrshire A33”, en route for Europe, where the war was at its height across France and Belgium, as troops tackled “The Huns”. Following the success of the allied forces, Kaiser Wilhelm 11 abdicated on November 9, 1918, void of the support of this army and fled to the neutral Netherlands. Friedrich Ebert proclaimed Germany a republic. It was drizzling rain and at 5.00am on the November 11, 1918, German delegates attended a railway carriage in the “Compiegne Forest”, where the secretary of Mat-

ABOVE: The entrance to the Dinant Communal Cemetery, Namur, Belgium. RIGHT: The tombstone of Private Owen J. Donlen. The only Commonwealth WW1 soldier to buried at Dinant Communal Cemetery.

tias Erzberger signed the Armistice for Germany; meeting the harsh conditions demanded for surrender while Foch signed on behalf of the allies. He gave the order for all firing to cease on all battle fronts at 11.00am November 11, 1918. In Australia, the senate assembled and receive acknowledgement by telegram from King George V, which included his gratitude for Australia’s contribution to the allied victory in Europe. Owen Donlen survived the ravages of war as did his brother Thomas; but this unfortunate soldier was not to be granted a homecoming. He tragically drowned 41 days after the end of the war on the December 22, 1918, at the age of 28, and was buried at the Dinant Communal Cemetery, Namur, Belgium, where he is at eternal peace in the South East section. Owen is the only Commonwealth WW1 soldier buried in the Dinant Communal Cemetery. He was Mareeba’s last son to surrender his life on foreign soil.

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1. A large extinct flightless bird with a stout body, stumpy wings, a large head, and a heavy hooked bill. 2. The energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity. 3. An item or piece of something, typically one left over from a larger piece or set. 4. In high spirits; exultant or proud. 5. A place that marks the beginning of a journey. 6. A neutral subatomic particle with a mass close to zero and half-integral spin, which rarely reacts with normal matter. 12. Be far superior to. 14. An inhabitant of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship. 17. An evil spirit or demon. 20. A person who is lazy and has

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THE TUSCAN TOMATO SAUCE 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½-cup white wine 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 1 fresh tomato, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons milk salt and fresh ground pepper

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees and Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. 2. In a shallow plate combine panko crumbs, parsley, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Generously brush each salmon fillet with olive oil on all sides. 3. Place the salmon fillets in the panko mixture and press the panko mixture thickly over and around each fillet. Transfer fish to baking dish. 4. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily. Tuscan Tomato Sauce. 1. Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. 2. Add wine, onions and tomato to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half. 3. Add garlic, cream and milk; bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and continue to cook until reduced and thickened. 4. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over fillets and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

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THE SALMON ½ cup panko crumbs 2 tablespoons minced parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest salt and fresh ground black pepper extra virgin olive oil 4 to 6 Salmon fillets

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PROPERTY LAND > UNITS > INVESTMENTS > ACREAGE > FARMS > HOUSES > RENTALS

Stephanie 189 on 128 Karobean Amaroo in conjunction with award winning master builder, Laurence Court, of Court House Classics, (QBCC 1131559), proudly present a brand new, hot off the press, proposed house and land package. Ideally suited to Lot 128, Karobean Drive â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a flat 912m2 residential block located in the dress circle of Amaroo. Plenty of room for a side driveway, with a 24m front and rear boundary. Plus a shed, pool, or garden, featuring 38m side boundaries. Lot 128 has the enviable asset of trees and gully at the rear, providing extra privacy and distance from rear neigh-

bours. The Stephanie 3, is a fully air-conditioned, designer home, featuring a very clever floor plan with flow through seamless entertaining areas. 189m2 under roof, this home oozes quality and style. Three spacious bedrooms, ensuite) and builtins. The kitchen and living areas are open plan with a fabulous stack door system that opens the living area out onto the patio, creating an open, huge overall entertainment area. Add quality European stainless steel appliances, LED lighting and your very own walk-in pantry. Style and quality

Mention Rains Street and anyone can tell you that it is a highly sought after location. Not many homes come on the market in this area, and when they do, they don't last long. This solid three bedroom one bathroom home is a great little home and would be perfect for anyone looking to downsize, or for that first home buyer or investor, homes like this are so versatile. Although the home is about 30 years old, there's not a lot to do. The outside of the home has recently been repainted, there is a fully renovated bathroom and the kitchen has older decor, but is in good condition. There is a great rear patio which overlooks the backyard, and the home is fitted with security screens, the only thing left to do is move in. Situated on a fully fenced 800m2 allotment there's plenty of room for the kids to run around until their hearts' content or even keep a pet or two. Currently returning $300pw in rental income this property will make a great, low-maintenance investment. Features: Three bedroom, one bathroom home, solid block construction, freshly repainted, renovated bathroom, excellent neighbourhood, currently returning $300 per week, security screened throughout, big rear patio, great for relaxing, 3x3m garden shed and fenced 800m2 allotment.

all bundled together to create the perfect home. House and land are sold on separate contracts. Lot 128 is $118,000, the Stephanie construction price is $251,500. A grand total of $369,500*. All enquires are welcome. Contact Debbie for a full list of inclusions on 0409 321 000, or call into the Amaroo Land Sales Centre, on Hastie Road, Mareeba. Open 10am to 3pm, Tuesday to Saturday. *Packages correct at time of print, may be subject to change without notice. Picture is an artists impression and may vary from the finished product.

Highly sought after in this location

For more information, or to arrange an inspection, contact exclusive agent Remo Esposito at Central Realty today. Phone 0401 969 473. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

30 Rains Street, MAREEBA REDUCED to $275,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Remo Esposito Central Realty Mareeba 0401 969 473

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PROPERTY

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It’s all about the lifestyle

DESIGNED FOR A BIG FAMILY

Tucked away in a quiet leafy sought after area, this 4 bedroom + office family home will amaze you with the amount of space on offer. • Multiple living areas including rumpus room and formal lounge • Country style kitchen featuring Tasmanian Oak cupboards with 2 pantries plus a servery to the formal dining room • Two bathrooms including a spa in the main • Enormous laundry with numerous cupboards and benches • Large covered entertainment area with sparkling inground pool • 4215m2 block • 2 minutes walk to St Stephens Catholic College Only upon inspecting will you truly appreciate the many features and size that this property has to offer. Price: $475,000 Neg Contact: Exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

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COOKTOWN

- SATURDAY 9TH MAY, 2015 @ 10.15AM ON-SITE AT 19 ENDEAVOUR VALLEY RD. (OPPOSITE COOKTOWN RACECOURSE)

New to the market and situated on an elevated block in a quiet close this very appealing home offers peace, privacy and tranquility. Step inside and you'll find a lovely open plan tropical design with a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring caeserstone benches, gas cooktop and plenty of cupboards for all your storage needs. The kitchen and living areas extend out through the double french doors to the spacious covered timber deck blending outdoor and indoor living. This near new home is light, bright and airy with polished timber floors, timber louvers and air conditioning throughout. There are three generous size bedrooms, master with huge ensuite and built-ins. The design and construction of this home stands out from the other quality built homes and is something a little different to what else is currently on the market.

Modern block home, tiled throughout, air-conditioning, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, incl ensuite and WIR. 2 Family rooms, well designed kitchen, double carport and a 4 bay shed. Town water and rain tank, solar powered, own septic system – save rates. On 7431m2 of subdividable land – investment proposition. Excellent rental potential.

Outside you'll find the yard easy to look after with irrigation throughout and on a timer. It is also fully fenced and has access down the side. A rare offering indeed and priced now for an immediate sale at $380,000 negotiable. Only after an inspection will you truly appreciate what this quality built home has to offer. Contact exclusive agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA $380,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Norma Moloney Ray White Rural Mareeba 0417 541 126

A rare find

Offers prior to Auction are invited. Registration for phone bidding also welcome.

COOKTOWN

- SATURDAY 9TH MAY, 2015 @ 12.15PM ON-SITE AT 96 HUTcHINSON ST. fOllOW ThE SIgNS Off MUllIgAN hIghWAy, COOKTOWN

Comfortable 2 bedroom house, main with ensuite and spa. 2 sleep-outs and open living. Good family home with 2 sheds, bore, suit horses, home grown veggies. Needs some TLC, but reserve will be LOW. 1.59ha, (approx. 4 acres). Few mins to Annan River boat ramp, 5 mins to Cooktown. Bargain – don’t miss out! Offers prior to Auction are invited. Registration for phone bidding also welcome.

contact John Hay 0417 786 922 Johnhay1944@hotmail.com COOKTOWN

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Walking distance to schools, hospital and shops this 1359m2 block of land and shed has many options available. Build your new home or build units. All town amenities already in place plus the shed is rented for $200.00 per week. Contact exclusive agent Norma Moloney on 0417 541 126 for more information.

Address: Agent: Contact:

MAREEBA EXCLUSIVE to Norma Moloney Ray White Rural Mareeba 0417 541 126

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PROPERTY

Two farms

Two farms joined together by the boundary with vendors wanting to sell at the same time. Each has a three bedroom house, sheds/barns, dams and are backing onto a running creek. As well as that there are two significant water allocations and both farms have been cleared. The front farm also has 1,000m2 packing shed fitted out with a cool room, office, smoko area, amenities and upstairs for making boxes. Equipped with a grader for mangoes or avocados and there are numerous items of farm machinery that can be used on one or both farms. The Mango orchard has been planted a few years ago while the rest of the farm once was used for growing tobacco but recently only has had some mulching hay cut off it. Clean, level ground, you can view the whole farm from anywhere at all. Everything immaculately looked after, you have to see it to believe it.

20 minutes drive from Mareeba, on the western side, with a sealed access from the main road. For more information or to arrange an inspection, call any time. Exclusive to Altitude Realty Mareeba and Joe Torrisi Real Estate. Phone Liz on 0437 921 648 or Joe on 0417 700 468. www.altituderealtymareeba.com.au Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

BIBOOHRA $POA EXCLUSIVE Elizabeth Bors & Joe Torrisi 0437 921 648 or 0417 700 468

OPEN HOME THIS THUR, FRI & SAT 10.00AM-12NOON

11 RIVER DRIVE, MAREEBA

Just finished – stylish family living

• NEW 4 BRM + ENSUITE • STUNNING INTERIOR • BIFOLD DOORS TO PATIO • 921M2 ALLOTMENT • OVERLOOKING THE BARRON RIVER PRICE: $435,000 NEG

0417 700 468

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OPEN HOME

REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

NEW LISTING • Biboohra • $410,000 • 6.52Ha / 16.11Ac

• House + Cottage • Dam, Bore, Tanks • Fenced, Sheds

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107-111 BYRNES ST If you’re looking for the perfect modern entertainer that will tick all the boxes – your search ends here. This brand new, stylish four bedroom home has just been completed and is positioned in “Sunbird Park” Estate. The home boasts a generous floor plan with large open plan living and striking central kitchen. Quality built by “Shane Smith” Homes you’ll find extra inclusions, quality fixtures and stylish features throughout. Features include: Fully split-system air-conditioned, In-built shelving and feature tv niche in living area, well proportioned bedrooms with mirrored built-in cupboards, master bedroom with generous walk-in-robe and ensuite plus rear patio access, stunning central kitchen with island bench, breakfast bar, generous pantry, large fridge space with plumbing in place and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher and microwave, office with built-in shelving, stunning floor to ceiling tiles in the bathroom and ensuite, tinted windows, security screens and storage cupboards throughout, large

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fully tiled rear patio directly off the living area, solar hot water system, exposed aggregate driveway, landscaped 900m2 allotment and only minutes from town and surrounded by other quality homes. It’s the epitome of stylish, easy care living and because it’s brand new the $15,000 Queensland Government “Great Start” grant applies to eligible first home buyers. Open for inspection this Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10am to 12noon, at 3 Sunbird Parade, Mareeba. For further information please call sole agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468. Address: Agent: Contact:

3 Sunbird Parade, MAREEBA EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

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

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

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PROPERTY Great home – a short walk to town FOUR bedroom, timber fibro home with internal masonite walls, a combined kitchen/dining room, timber kitchen cupboards, separate lounge room, builtin wardrobe in the main bedroom, a sewing room, one bathroom, one toilet, a single carport, garden shed/shadehouse, all on a fenced 888m2 allotment. Located within in walking distance to school, sports facilities, kindergarten, supermarket and CBD. Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, or 0428 121 520, 0427 153 868. Email us at mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au Address: Price: Agent:

Hort St, MAREEBA $270,000 NEG Mareeba Real Estate Agencies Contact: Lyn 0427 153 868 / Mark 0428 121 520

Great location, loads of style, value plus MAREEBA REAL ESTATE AGENCIES

3 BEDROOM HIGHSET POLE HOME • SET ON 16.18 HECTARES (APPROX 40 ACRES) • BARRON RIVER FRONTAGE • 2 BATHROOMS • 2 TOILETS • SOLAR HOT WATER • 4 VEHICLE PARKING UNDER HOUSE • 30,000L & 5000L WATER TANKS • CLAY BRICK SHED • SOME MACHINERY

$495,000

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4092 1556

7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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558 McGrath Road, Mareeba $475,000 NEG SOLID HOME, RURAL SETTING, LESS THAN 10 MINS TO TOWN!         

Remo Esposito 0401 969 473 Vince Costas 0419 926 691 Office: 4092 2232 Fax: 4092 2272 Website: www.crmareeba.com

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Solid concrete block home, rural setting Freshly painted inside and out Newly tiled patios front and back Four bedrooms, one bathroom HUGE Kitchen and living areas Large 3 Bay American barn style shed Bore plus ample rainwater storage Various fruit trees, fully fenced yard Spacious 5000 m2 (approx 1.23 acres) allotment

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

Nestled in Sunbird Park Estate this fers plenty of space. The back yard modern near new home is built in an is fully fenced with Colorbond fencing elevated position to catch the cooling on a 900m2 allotment complete with a breezes and great views. Offering a 6x3m Colorbond shed with roller door seamless balance of classic style and access. Features: Modern four bedroom, modern-day convenience just minutes to shopping centres, parks and two bathroom home, tiled throughout, very low maintenance, huge open plan schools. This rendered block construction living area, air-conditioned living and boasts a large tiled open plan design master bedroom, security screens fitwith spacious living areas. The kitch- ted throughout, master bedroom with en is simple and sleek complete with ensuite and WIR, 900m2 fully fenced ample storage space, stylish laminex allotment. bench tops and stainless steel appliances. The master bedroom has an If this is what you're looking for, ensuite and WIR and all bedrooms than look no further and contact are generous in size and contain built- Remo Esposito from Central Realty today. Phone 0401 969 473. ins. This home is filled with extras including Address: 23 Jacana Close, MAREEBA security screens, tinted Price: $449,000 NEG windows, air-conditionAgent: Remo Esposito ing and cement pathCentral Realty Mareeba ways around the home. Contact: 0401 969 473 The outdoor entertaining area is fully tiled and of-

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PROPERTY Committed vendors want it sold

Invest in Chillagoe

A very rare opportunity has become available to purchase a unique lifestyle property in a great location, just five short minutes from town. 150 acres of mostly cleared flat country with good arable soils, Walsh River frontage and fully fenced into four large paddocks plus sizeable house yard. The smallish partly renovated homestead is nicely positioned with sweeping views of the property and picturesque surrounding countryside. The large cemented machinery shed and open lean-to has been well fabricated with three phase power and would make for great hay accommodation. Water is plentiful with three options being riparian water rights from the Walsh River, large dam set up with commercial and domestic pumps feeding underground mains running through the property and a working bore generating 28 litres a minute. Fiat tractor with slasher and cattle yards included with the sale.

Well appointed, steel frame home on 1006m2 in the hub of the historic township of Chillagoe. An ideal investment opportunity with consistent rental returns for the past 10 years and current tenants in place at $220.00 per week, on a periodic lease. Set on a gently sloping fully fenced allotment with the benefit of no rear neighbours, you can relax and live in peace and privacy. The home features four bedrooms with air-conditioning, two bathrooms, up to date kitchen with electric appliances and lounge/dining combo. There is a front veranda with timber feature panelling, de-

The opportunity also exists to acquire tached double carport, rainwater tank and garden shed. The fourth bedroom has its the neighbouring property at 38 King own entrance with ensuite and could be Street - Live in one, rent the other. utilised for guests, a granny flat or teenagers retreat. For further information or to arrange an Come and explore this fascinating inspection, please contact Sophie Boztownship with its historic ruins, caves, zo at Mareeba Property Office on 0428 quarries and mines or enjoy a swim in the 128 154. creek. Services include a post office, primary school, general Address: CHILLAGOE store, hardware store, town hall, Price: $175,000 NEG information centre, church, hotel/ Mareeba Property Office Agent: pub, eco lodge and bus service Sophie Bozzo to Dimbulah a couple of times a Contact: 0428 128 154 week.

4092 5255 PromiNeNt AcreAge! 4 1 2

• 7.5 Acres, 2 Minutes To CBD • Fully Airconditioned Interior • 4kW Solar System • 2 Bay Shed

For more information, or to arrange a private inspection please call Exclusive Marketing Agent Andrew Rogato 0418 183 444. 4880.com.au/1P1316 Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

$580,000 Neg

Mareeba $549,000 NEG Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444

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• 3.24Ha at Mutchilba • 2 dwellings, aircon • Reno bath, pizza oven • Stables + tack room • Fenced paddocks • 2 bay powered shed • 16mg water, bore • Small mango orchard

$475,000 John Falvo 0408 456 344 P: 4092 1355 A:191 Byrnes Street, Mareeba

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Family living! Bring granny too! Private Kingdom

• 728m2 Fenced Block • Tiled Rumpus Room • Paved Entertaining Area • Quiet Location

$289,000 Neg www.4880.com.au/1P1259 - Aurelia 0418 183 555

• Lock Up Shed • Large Laundry Area • Fully Privacy Fenced • 1401m2 block $229,000 Neg www.4880.com.au/1P1296 Aurelia 0418 183 555

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• Open Plan Living • Tiled Throughout • Fully Fenced • 3 Way Bathroom $325,000 Neg www.4880.com.au/1P1112 Aurelia 0418 183 555

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Birthday

Happy 40th Birthday

For Sale FOR Sale by OwneRS Port Douglas, 2 bedroom unit at popular resort .....................$210,000 House block in up and coming Cardwell, 300m from beach ...$118,000 Chillagoe, 2 bedroom house .................................................$110,000 Almaden, 4 bedroom house, large block .............................. $200,000

Gabriella!

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18th April, 2015

I wish you all the best, lots of happiness & may all your dreams come true!

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Are you interested in joining a series of free photography workshops? Open to all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Presented by a professional photographer with a focus on expression and composition. Dates: Workshops will be held between May 2015 - August 2015 Venue: Mareeba Shire and Tablelands - Venues to be advised

If you are interested in attending these workshops please contact Cassie Burness on 0417 827 323 by 11th May, 2015 All Welcome - Limited Places Available!

Carinya Home Easter Raffle Results Drawn on 01/04/2015 1st: Linda - No. 5025 2nd: J. Drury - No. 4740 3rd: D. Dunshea - No. 5019 4th: W. Smith - No. 4618 5th: N. Kochi - No. 4906 Thanks to all who supported Carinya.

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ANZAC DAY MARCHES SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2015 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES Notice is hereby given, under Section 69 of the Local Government Act 2009 that for the purpose of Anzac Day: (A) Chillagoe - Burke Development Road between Cathedral and Frew Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between 9.00am and 10.30am on Saturday 25th April. An alternative route for through traffic is available via Cathedral, King and Frew Streets. (B) Dimbulah - Raleigh Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between 5.00am and 8.00am on Saturday 25th April. (C) Kuranda - Thongon Street, at it’s intersections with Thooree and Coondoo Streets, Coondoo Street at it’s intersections with Thongon and Therwine Streets and Therwine Street at it’s intersection with Thooree Street, will be closed to vehicular traffic between the hours of 10.00am and 10.45am on Saturday 25th April. (D) Mareeba - Byrnes Street between Middlemiss and Hort Streets will be closed to vehicular traffic between 4.00am and 4.45am as well as 7.00am and 2.00pm on Saturday 25th April. An alternate route for through traffic is available via Rankin, Walsh and Lloyd Streets. (E) Mt Molloy - The eastern side of Main Street, Mt Molloy, between Clacherty Street to Brown Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between 11.00am and 1.00pm on Saturday 25th April. The western side of Main Street will remain open under traffic direction. Peter Franks CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PO Box 154 www.msc.qld.gov.au MAREEBA QLD 4880 Phone: 1300 308 461

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Q.C.W.A Tolga Branch Morning Tea. 9.30am QCWA Halll Tolga. $3 entry Cent Sale. St Mary’s Anglican Church Hall Vernon St Ather ton. Tickets from 9am. Starts 10am. $3 entry inc morning tea. Q.C.W.A Craft Day. 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba. All welcome - Cuppa.

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Douglas Orchid Society Autumn Flower Show. Mossman Shire Hall, Mill Street Mossman. 8.30am - 2pm. Free entry. OES Cent Sale. Mareeba Leagues Club. Doors open at 11am for a 1.00pm start. Mareeba Uniting Church Markets. (Hall near Target) 10am - 2.30pm Mareeba Uniting Church Markets. (Hall near Target) 8.30am - 2.30pm

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

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RESULTS

Mareeba Speedway held another successful montly meeting last Sunday at Kerribee Park. Although numbers were down on previous meetings, the same level of enthusiasm and passion for motor racing reigned supreme. Fan favourite Angelo Tudini was a notable omission in the A-Grade events, after pulling out due to a misfiring gearbox. However, he watched on proudly as his daughter Nadia took out the one of youth events on offer. Speedway meetings are held on the second Sunday of every month.

ARCHERY On Saturday April 12, one beginner attended the coaching session with George Neilson, while one member shot practice and two members shot a Geelong Round. Four of the Tableland Company of Archer’s members competed at the North Queensland Target and Clout Championships in Townsville over the Easter weekend. All three juniors shot their personal bests, with Daley Taylor and Neil Prince breaking club and NQAA records. Good Shooting guys, you all did very well! Results FITA 60/900: (30 arrows each at 60, 50 and 40m on a 122cm face) – Friday 3rd, Masters Men’s Compound: N Stallard 790, Cadet Boys Compound: W Smith 802, Results Junior Canberra: (30 arrows each at 40, 30 and 20m on a 122cm face), Cub Boys Compound: D Taylor 783, Cub Boys Recurve: N Prince 648, Results FITA 70/1440: (36 arrows each at 70 and 60m on a 122cm face and 50and 30m on an 80cm face) – Saturday 4th, Masters Men’s Compound: N Stallard 1243, Cadet Boys Compound: W Smith 1221 (6 gold end), Results Horsham Round: (36 arrows each at 40 and 35m on a 122cm face and 30 and 25m on an 80cm face), Cub Boys Compound: D Taylor 1216, Cub Boys Recurve: N Prince 1059, Results Double Clout: - Sunday 5th, 180m Masters Men’s Compound: N Stallard 319, 308 (6 gold end), 100m Cub Boys Compound: D Taylor, 100m Cub Boys Recurve: N Prince 260, 237, Results Geelong Round (90 arrows each at 30m on a 122cm face). Open Men’s Recurve: M Heraghty 430 (first 30m shot), Cub Boys Recurve: N Prince 678.

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Mareeba Tennis Tuesday Tablelands Ladies Competition starts soon. Enquiries to Gina Slape Ph. 0740922547. All welcome. Tues 7pm social All welcome. 1st season social fixtures, Div. 4 Annette v Pete 32-24, Janelle d Jill 31-25, Div. 3 Rose d Janice 33-23, Jayne d Toni 38-18, Pauline v Barb 28 all tie, Garry d Keith 30-26, Div. 2 Robert d Simon 31-25, Joe d Nellie 30-26, Alice d Jono 33-23, Div. 1 John d Danny 31-25, Jason d Roy 40-16, Thurs 8am social tennis 9/4/15 winner of frog: Barbara. Club Championships April 17,18 & 19 - Visitors welcome.

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Date with ‘La Celeste’ awaits Cifuentes By Justin Fris

THE Far North will have a presence on the world football stage this weekend, with Tony Cifuentes on Australia’s futsal coaching panel for the 2015 AMF World Cup in Belarus. Cifuentes, who has been involved in several roles across his tenure in football, joined fellow coaches and players in a three day training camp before the arduous flight to Minsk. Tournament organisers have done Australia little favours in group selection, with the plucky Aussies pitted against Belarus (European Champions), Brazil and Uruguay. As any coach should, Cifuentes is optimistic about the team’s chances and said preparation against La Celeste (Uruguay, Spanish for ‘The Sky Blues’) had already begun. “We’ve had an opportunity to watch them in previous tournaments, so we’ve got a general idea of their tactics,” he said. “They are a very physical side, so it is something the boys have to be mindful of. “We’ve had roughly three to four months in preparation for the tournament and been able to get the boys in a few time together for training camps. “A lot of focus has been on our set pieces and the boys have always been in high spirits.” Australia’s rivalry with Uruguay across all levels of football is nothing new. It stems and began from a two legged intercontinental FIFA (11-a-side) World Cup playoff in 2002. Trailing 1-0 going into the second leg at the Estadio Centario in Montevideo, La Celeste defeated the Soc-

ceroos 3-0 and claimed the last spot available in the World Cup. After the match, Uruguayan midfielder Alvaro Recoba said that his nation had a ‘devine right’ to qualify for the World Cup over Australia, due to its history and tradition. Australians only needed to wait four years for payback, defeating Uruguay on penalties in another twolegged playoff and qualified for the World Cup after 32 years in exile. Cifuentes said coaches could potentially have a greater impact on results in futsal, with players needing to have excellent first touch. “It’s easier to tinker around with formations and as coaches, we are able to call time-outs,” he said. “Players also have to be extra skilful and alert with what is going on around them.” Growing up in Mareeba, Cifuentes has long been involved with the Mareeba United Football Club. However it was during time in Spain, where he first fell in love with futsal. “It was during 1992 and Spain were just starting to overhaul their junior and youth football setup,” he said. “I just remember futsal being really intense and I played it semi-professionally over there for a while.” The tournament will be beamed on television and radio live into Belarus, which will generate significant exposure for all players. Cifuentes said the coaching staff had encouraged the playing group to not pay too much respect to their highly fancied opponents. “We are really keen for all the players to give 110 per cent on the court and utilise our speed on the court with a bit of physicality,” he said.

Glancing header seals win for Bulls By Justin Fris

THE Mareeba United Football Club began the new football season with three points in the bank, after a smash and grab 1-0 win over Edge Hill United last Saturday night at Tiger Park. Tight for lengthy periods of the game, the two sides could only be separated by a superlative second half header from Ex A-league veteran, Wayne Srhoj. Both sides had contrasting styles during the game, with the hosts intent on parking the bus and making life difficult for the visitors. Under the tutorage of Alex Srhoj, the Bulls maintained their attack-minded focus and were intent to leave Edge Hill with all points intact. This intense attacking presence forced the home side to shuffle their formation as they were struggling to keep the Bulls at bay. Midway through the second half, visiting supporters voiced heartily approval as Larry Moggio was brought down in the box by an errant challenge. Alas for Paul Ruiz, his penalty was smartly saved by Edge Hill ‘keeper Sam Ferguson, but this failed to dampen the Bulls’ resolve. A moment of magic from Srhoj ensured, with the veteran again proving that you can’t go to your local supermarket and buy a bag of experience. The dying stages of the match were end to end, as both sides sought a goal to change the course of the match. MUFC coach Alex Srhoj was justifiably happy with the victory, with his men collecting a precious away victory. “It was tough, they made it very hard for us, (they were) very disciplined and we had to find a solution; and pleasing for us in the end we were able to come out on top,” he said. “Edge Hill were typically up for the contest, and played to suit their strengths, and we had to stick to ours and find way, and we did. “Of course being our first game, I was a little concerned about where we are at, but credit to the players, they worked their backside off and got the result and stuck to our plan; the only way is up. The two sides will meet again at Borzi Park on Wednesday April 22, as part of their third round FFA Cup tie.

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Golfing enthusiasts tee off for Mareeba Mitsubishi Classic

Local football icon Tony Cifuentes is part of Australia’s coaching team.

2015 Mareeba Mitsubishi Classic winners: Ladies winner Ruth Yelland, Mareeba Golf Club Captain Michael Blunt and mens winner Frank Power.

By Justin Fris

GOLFERS across the Tablelands descended on the Mareeba Golf Club last weekend and tried their luck in the 2015 Mareeba Mitsubishi Classic. Apart from having to test their nerve against climate and each other, several players encountered kangaroos that frequently hopped across the fairway and putting greens. Mareeba Mitsubishi dealership principal David Mete was on the 8th hole, where players had the opportunity to walk away

with a $30,000 car if they sank a hole in one; the car is David’s keeping for another year. Frank Power recorded the overall weekend gross score of 135 (rounds of 65 and 70), while Ruth Yelland took out the female gross weekend title with 161. Pam McGowan won the overall net weekend title, while four players (Warren Maxwell, Tim Lambert, Shane Ritchie and Brian Brown) tied for the male overall net weekend title and needed to be separate via a countback vote. The Mareeba Golf Club will host the ‘Mareeba Open’ this Saturday and is expecting a big crowd.

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Roosters roast Innisfail in CDRL boilover By Justin Fris

THE Atherton Roosters caused one of the greatest CDRL upsets in recent years, after comfortably defeating Brothers Innisfail 30-14 last Saturday night at Roosters Stadium. There is no selling short the dimensions of this victory on any level, as the home side’s heart and belief for one another shone through for 80 minutes. Innisfail had several opportunities to steal the game away throughout its duration, but routinely failed to take the opportunities provided to them. The visitors had the better of the opening exchanges and were presented with early opportunity to hit the scoreboard. Kicking set the home side down early, with the Innisfail backs barely needing to raise a sweat when returning the high ball. Innisfail opened the scoring after 10 minutes, through Matt Healey. After his forwards monstered their way down the middle, the speedy backs created a 4x1 overlap on the right, with Healey crossing at the scoreboard end. Awoken by the early dominance, Roosters pair Jacob Rivett and Craig Gregory began to turn the screws, terrorising the visitors’ defensive line. Their deeds were rewarded only minutes later, with the home side using sheer numbers as a mechanism to cross the line. Innisfail had gone through an indifferent 15 minutes of football, where they were unable to generate their usual rhythm and game breaking ability. Determined to turn the tide, bullocking File Fate took matters into his own hands, restoring the lead after his side had dominated possession for an extended period. Fate has been in scintillating form of late, and has no trouble scoring tries when he makes a trip to the Tablelands. After Fate’s try, Innisfail had a further three attacking sets deep in Roosters territory. Not one generated points, which seemed to invigorate the home side. Only minutes before half-time, Riv-

ett brought the crowd to their feet, again confirming belief that the outcome of this game wasn’t going to match the perceived pre-game script. Innisfail would have been filthy at their inability to put the Roosters to the sword and such apparent frustration spilled over briefly in the second half. Both sides exchanged words and shoves, before Innisfail winger Corey Davis was sent to the sin-bin for a 10 minute hiatus. It was during this time, where the Roosters added two tries in five minutes and began re-writing a new page of CDRL folklore. Davis, who clearly was annoyed about being sent to the sin bin, paid back his debt instantaneously to coach Ty Williams. After jogging onto the field seconds earlier, Davis leapt onto a deft cross-field kick at the Merrilands Hall end, which sliced the lead back to a converted try. It would be the closest the visitors would get for the rest of the night, with the final minutes on the sideline a pure contrast of emotion. On one side, enthusiastic Roosters players and officials celebrated cautiously as each set and tackle went by, while Innisfail officials called out grimly for their men to lift and make a break happen. Pure pandemonium ensued on the final siren, with loyal Roosters officials hugging and cheering loudly. Innisfail officials and players were classy as they departed the field, despite being disappointed with their output. Roosters coach Jamie Blain was overjoyed with his side’s performance, with several well-wishers congratulating him on his tactical master class. “It was all about just getting the onepercenters right tonight,” he said. “We managed to get confidence from our belief and were able to get a pleasing result.” The Roosters will aim for two home wins on the bounce this Saturday night against Ivanhoes.

Roosters players celebrate as they leave the field after the game.

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