The Express Newspaper 29th April 2015

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ANZAC Centenary In ceremonies held across the region last Saturday, April 25, thousands turned out to commemorate 100 years of the ANZAC. Turn to pages 6-9 for more on the regions ANZAC Day ceremonies.

CSGT Minnie Miller from the Australian Air Force Cadets at the ANZAC Day service in Mareeba. Photo by Peter Roy.

$14m Mareeba injection

By Justin Fris

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AREEBA will receive $14 million from the Palaszczuk Government, which will be used to further develop the airport and various waterbased facilities.

All projects were tabled prior to this year’s election by the previous Member for Cook, David Kempton, with the funds secured through the LNP’s ‘Royalties for Regions’ program.

The Mareeba Airport will receive $13 million, which will include a new international flight school and overall development of the facility, while the remaining $1 million will be set aside for upgrades to the town’s wastewater treatment plant, along with purchasing a one mega litre reservoir for Kuranda. Despite the change in government, Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore has worked feverously with various stakeholders to ensure that all three projects were honoured.

Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter released a statement last Sunday praising Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth for ‘having secured the money for the upgrading of the Mareeba Airport’.

While there can be no question of Mr Knuth’s commitment to the Tablelands or support toward local projects, it should be noted the Mareeba Airport is located in the Cook electorate, not Dalrymple.

State Development Minister and Natural Resources and Mines Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said the ALP was committed to honouring both ‘Royalties for Regions’ based projects.

The airport development will be comprised of two stages, with an initial brief and preliminary drainage works, with the overall development to follow.

Mayor Gilmore said the funding could prove to be a real turning point for the town and his Shire as a whole.

“This development has been sought after for many years and on behalf of the community, I offer my deepest gratitude to the Minister and the Government for offering this once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.

Contact was made with the Member for Cook’s (Billy Gordon) staff in regard to the matter, although no response was received by our print deadline.

Mr Gordon’s role in the negotiation process of these outcomes is publically unclear, as Mr Lynham did not mention Mr Gordon’s input during the announcement.

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Government commits to Mt Emerald Wind Farm SUPPORTERS of the Mt Emerald Wind Farm have had their hopes soar, with the Palaszczuk Government approving the development application for the site.

Deputy Premier Jackie Trad- who has been in the Far North recently and visited the site- said she believed the Mt Emerald Wind Farm would secure the region’s longterm future.

Despite the provisional green light, the project will have stringent conditions that must be adhered to and ultimately must be approved federally before work can begin.

“This project will employ up to 200 workers over a two-year construction period, with ongoing employment for up to 15 local workers over the life of the wind farm,” she said.

“This will generate direct and indirect economic benefits to the local, regional, and national economies.”

Ms Trad assured local residents that due diligence had been ensured during the process and several stakeholders had been consulted with.

“I have listened first-hand to the community’s concerns regarding the proposed development, particularly in relation to potential noise, traffic and environmental issues,” she said.

“As part of the approval, the State requires the proponent, Mount Emerald Wind Farm Pty Ltd, to comply with a number of strict conditions, including daytime and night time noise limits which are equal to, or better than, standards in other states like Victoria and South Australia.”

Mt Emerald Wind Farm and Port Bajool director John Morris said the project would be a welcomed investment for the region.

“Mt Emerald will encourage a positive investment environment for future projects that will help grow a local renewable generation network to include various forms of solar, hydro and biofuels,” he said.

Those against the project heartily disapproved the decision, with Tableland Wind Turbine Action spokesperson Steve Lavis lashing several elements of the an-

nouncement.

“This is a tragedy for the Tablelands,” he said. “These turbines will be a 20-year monument to the stupidity of the ALP for allowing their green ideology to get in the way of common sense.

“We believe the Minister has deliberately misled Queenslanders in her media statement.

“The developers will basically write their own plans for construction, operation and complaints procedures.

Similar permits recently issued by the Minister specifically require plans to be approved by the Department.

“Contrary to the Minister’s statement, there is no requirement for the Government to approve the Mount Emerald plans.

“On top of this, there is no explanation about how the developers will be monitored for compliance. This is a very low act by the Government.

“We are all keen to expand on these failures in the planning process when the Senate Inquiry meets in Cairns on 18 May.”

Thespians prepare for ‘Sunnytown’

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By Justin Fris MAREEBA performing arts talent Krystal Sweedman (pictured) is forging a unique path in Australian drama; and her first major play ‘Sunnytown’ is scheduled for release in October at Brisbane’s Roundhouse Theatre.

After graduating from Mareeba State High School in 2004, Krystal has circumnavigated the globe, but never lost a passion for acting and bringing scripts to life.

“Ida Portella helped get me involved in the theatre originally,” she said. “I started with the Mareeba Repertory Society in year three, where I played a rapping wiseman in their Christmas nativity. My passion continued throughout the years, expressing itself in a variety of different roles in several plays.

“It wasn’t until I did a playrighting course (with renowned playright Stephen Carleton) while studying drama at The University of Queensland, that I realised I loved writing plays and bringing characters to life in front of my eyes.”

Ms Sweedman freely admits she enjoys writing more than acting and loves working with actors and actresses who bring their own imagination into character.

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Ms Sweedman says ‘Sunnytown’ is a unique production that delves into the subconscious of its 13-year old protagonist Danika Hart, who glimmers into a fantasy world when anxious.

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A common love for sport participation and consultation were overriding themes for those who attended last Wednesday’s public consultation process for Mareeba’s proposed sporting complex.

Copies of a draft master plan for the various stages were presented, with both members of the general public and various organisations given opportunity to put forward comments and potential concerns.

Stage one of the precinct will see the implementation of four ball courts, which will be primarily utilised by basketball and netball, along with dual-share cycle and pedestrian walkways.

The proposal would also include two new cricket grounds, which would be located at Firth Park, a stone’s throw from Davies Park.

Further consultation is planned for all major stakeholders involved in the project, to ensure that viable outcomes can be met for all parties directly involved and impacted.

Mareeba Junior Rugby League President Gerard Kath said he felt the junior rugby league community was in ‘complete support’ of the sporting precinct, but they were keen for all parties to walk away happy.

“Junior rugby league very much supports both the sporting precinct, and the creation of the stage one ball courts at Davies Park,” he said.

Mr Kath also clarified the club’s stance on a potential indoor recreation centre, which has been earmarked to be built

alongside the courts.

He said the club was very much in favour of the concept of a future indoor sport facility, but felt the positioning could be re-examined through further consultation.

“I’ve been very heartened and enlightened by the public consultation process,” he said. “Rebecca (architect) has been a strong listener and is prepared to go back through further consultation to generate viable options for all of us.

“There is a lot of goodwill and drive from all members of the sporting precinct reference group, but we need to make sure we get it right straight away (through extensive consultation).”

Mareeba Netball Association President Connie Martens said members of the local netball community were committed to working with all stakeholders throughout the consultation process and beyond.

“As President of Mareeba Netball, I have always been mindful of existing sporting organisations and users of sites, however some changes are needed to be able to accommodate netball and other sports and activities and organisations in Mareeba,” she said.

“Long gone are the days that one site means one sport and we have been working with basketball, cricket and other organisations to ensure that the facility meets the needs of more than one sport or activity.

“We now need the community to understand the changes and the benefit the project will have to the all the organisations involved and to the community at large.”

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WW1 display opened

By Justin Fris A moving WW1 photographic display was officially opened by Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore last Friday morning.

Based at the Mareeba Historical Society, loyal volunteers have spent many years preparing for this truly remarkable shrine of our nation’s past.

After a formal introduction from Mr John Hammond (Historical Society committee member), local aboriginal elder Christina Madigan gave a sterling rendition of ‘welcome to country’ in front of distinguished guests and members of her family.

Before leading the group into a moment of respect for those who had served us so bravely, Tony HallMatthews recited a couple of anecdotes.

Both anecdotes centred around David John Garland, John Moses and Pastor Arthur Whyte.

Whyte, who was the nation’s founder of the dawn service, was recognised at a special memorial in Yungaburra on Saturday.

Mr Hall-Matthew told the audience that Mr Garland went to Qld parliament in 1916, only a year after the first landing at Gallipoli.

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Mr Garland stressed the need for ANZAC Day celebrations in Qld to be provided in an inclusive format, with the federal government not marking ANZAC Day celebrations nationally until 1930.

Mayor Gilmore said the time of the year was an opportunity for us all to reflect and respect those who had gone before us.

“Almost 100 years after the event, today the sun is shining,” he said. “We can be thankful for today, to all that have gone before us.”

Mayor Gilmore highlighted that many diggers were subjected to appalling circumstances, with up to 5000 diggers losing their lives on one day.

Helen Kindt and Carol Pagett, who both played major roles in the formulation of the display, were excited at their vision being realised.

“ANZAC Day is all about looking back on how people accepted a challenge,” Ms Pagett said. “Instead of running away, they embraced it through mateship.”

Ms Kindt said the current display will be viewable for at least 12 months, with additional changes each three months, with an exciting tribute to local indigenous serviceman and women in the pipeline.

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“The Tablelands is an area which is encouraging innovation,” he said. “The weekend provides a great opportunity for those with a serious business idea to put it forward in a low-cost environment.

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Rural women represented

By Justin Fris TWO Mareeba women have represented the region with distinction at the International Rural Women’s conference in Adelaide.

Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association development officer Leanne Kruss and local scout leader Jess Fealy were among 160 international delegates, who gathered to share ideas and increase their networking circle.

The conference covered a wealth of topics, with 30 internationally acclaimed speakers facilitating both interaction and discussion across the event.

Ms Kruss said: “Women play a significant part in Australian and global agribusiness and they are occupying a rising number of diverse roles throughout the industry,” she said.

“Our rural women play a massive contribution towards our society.

“They do that in a huge, diverse number of ways, whether it’s through innovation, supporting their families, increasing agricultural production, biosecurity or natural resource management.

“I have absolute respect and admiration for every single rural woman

that I ever meet, because every single one of them gives something in their own way to everything that they do.

“The conference was a fantastic experience for me to listen to and speak with so many inspiring and influential Australian rural women.”

Ms Fealy said she had got a great deal out of the conference and shared agricultural experiences with women all across Australia, along with delegates from Hong Kong.

After initially learning about the conference on social media, Ms Fealy and Ms Kruss successfully applied for scholarships offered by conference organisers, with the MDFVGA covering flight costs for the pair.

“I came away realising that we all, from all different corners of the world, care about the same things,” she said.

“And that is to have thriving regional communities, extensive career opportunities for our kids, as well as staying up to date with the latest technology and knowing how to use it to improve our rural business.

“I’ve come away hugely inspired and feel very grateful to the Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association for their support of my attendance at the conference.

Melioidosis warning RESIDENTS across the Far North are being warned to exercise caution outdoors, in light of a recent Melioidosis outbreak across the region.

The disease, which is caused by a soilbased germ found in muddy water, is typically contracted through the germ entering through bodily abrasions or cuts.

Cairns and Hinterland health service director Dr Richard Gair said there had already been 17 cases this year alone, which has leapfrogged the 12 case per year average.

“This is a very high number given we usually only see about 10 to 12 cases every year,” he said.

“The majority of infections occur when skin abrasions or wounds come into contact with wet soil or water contaminated by the bacteria Burkholderia pseudomallei,” he said.

“Melioidosis is very uncommon in healthy adults and rarely seen in children however those with certain underlying

diseases and conditions like diabetes, chronic lung or kidney disease and cancer are considered highly vulnerable.

“Symptoms of acute Melioidosis include fever, cough and difficulty breathing; the affects can be very severe and almost always result in hospitalisation.

Sometimes the disease may present as superficial skin infections or abscesses in various part of the body.”

A Qld health spokesman added that residents across the Far North should ensure that all cuts or grazes should be covered as a precaution, if walking around garden-based soils or muddy pools.

Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore said he wasn’t sure if Melioidosis had entered the region, but encouraged local residents to still remain vigilant.

“We don’t know that’s it’s here in the Mareeba Shire, but nonetheless people at risk should take precaution. One would anticipate now that the wet season is over, the risk is becoming less.”

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Be aware, but not alarmed

By Justin Fris Member for Dalrymple Shane Knuth has called for the establishment of a Biosecurity Qld facility in Townsville, in light of another concerning agricultural disease threatening the region.

A property in Charters Towers recorded a case of Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus, which impacted their watermelon crop.

“The continued outbreak of exotic diseases in North Queensland confirms the need to re-open the biosecurity unit in Townsville,” Mr Knuth said.

“This would mean better surveillance and biosecurity officers on the ground that are accessible and already working with the agricultural and beef industry.

“It would also mean a return of jobs that were lost as a result of the closure.”

Mareeba District Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association president Joe Moro said the disease mimicked some traits from the Panama Tropical Race 4 disease, which has impacted the soil of two banana farms in the Far North.

The virus can be traced through infected seeds, which authorities can use in a bid to locate the initial location of infection.

But Mr Moro added that the CGMM virus also had the potential to impact pumpkin growers, which would could dent an industry which brings on average $6 million to the local economy.

Mareeba fruit and vegetable grower Makse Srhoj, who is deeply concerned about the future of the industry, said he hoped the authorities could step in and ease growers’ concerns.

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about it,” he said. “First thing we need is for Biosecurity Qld to tell us directly what the virus means for us.

“What crops will it target? And to what extent and precautions we can take? Because at the moment, it is no good us doing anything at the moment, because we don’t know much about it.”

Mr Srhoj backed Mr Knuth’s idea for a biosecurity facility in Townsville and appeared disillusioned with Australia’s current

attitude to importing cheap fruit and vegetables from overseas.

“I think so, because I got a feeling the last 10 years, biosecurity in the whole of Australia has been a bit lax,” he said.

“I believe they took their finger off the pulse a little bit and I think there’s too many things coming into the country too easily, which is why I think we are having a lot of these issues over the last 10 years.”

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New era for prostate diagnosis PROSTATE cancer management across the Far North has improved significantly, due to the input of a leading urologist in Australia, Dr Neil Gordon (pictured).

Roughly 3300 men across the nation die annually from prostate cancer each year; a figure which is 3300 too many.

Early detection of prostate cancer is vital for increased chance of survival, along with speedy and accurate diagnosis of test results. Remarkable new technology has been developed in the Netherlands, based out of the Radboud University Medical Centre.

Dr Gordon, along with his fellow colleague Dr Kevin Daynes, are trained with the new technology and are the only ones in their field who have successfully used the apparatus in Australia.

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‘’For example, the clinic in The Netherlands had one patient from the US who had endured over 80 biopsies prior to travelling to Nijmegen.’’

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Dr Gordon concluded that the new technology would be extremely welcomed, particularly for residents in the Far North.

The current technology which is 20 to 25 years old can miss up to 30 per cent of cancers,” said Dr Gordon.

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THE SPIRIT LIVES 2014 - 2018 ANZAC DAY - SATURDAY 25TH APRIL

100 dawns in Herberton

By Justin Fris

History came to life in Herberton last Saturday with a Matron, Padre White and Simpson with his donkey recounting WW1 tales.

1883, White had an overwhelming desire to help others ahead of himself.

He eventually sought for a sea change, and after a lengthy voyage, disembarked in Albany, at the southern tip of Western Australia in 1912.

Although the port of Fremantle was (and still is) the most prominent in the state, many diggers’ last images of Australia were the hilly terrain and coastline of Albany.

After witnessing scores of ships leave for the war, White decided that he wanted to go back to Europe and help in his way, as a passionate and understanding man of god.

Upon return to Australia, White determined that a special ceremony needed to be implemented in order to pay respect to those who had bravely lost their lives.

White pointed out that the initial landing at Gallipoli occurred at dawn in 1915; therefore it was naturally fitting that a special ceremony be held during that timeslot.

RESPECTED dignitaries joined Tablelands residents in commemorating ANZAC Day at the Herberton Cemetery last Saturday.

Dubbed ‘One Hundred Dawns’ a special service was held at the gravesite of Padre Arthur Ernest White, who is regarded as the ‘father’ of the ANZAC Day dawn service.

The service was facilitated primarily by members of the Herberton Lions and the Tablelands Regional Council; and both played their part in delivering a service that those that have gone before would have been proud of. After observing a remembrance prayer, the masses sung side by side in the melodic ‘Abide with me’, which melted the hearts of several in the crowd.

Padre White’s doppelganger (likeness) made an appearance, giving a brief account of some of his war time experiences.

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on the line for our country.

Local dignitaries spoke of their unwavering support for those who serve or have served, along with recounting stories from descendants who served on the front line.

The seeds of the lone pine tree (pictured) has a distinct Gallipoli connection and was thoroughly appreciated by those in attendance.

THE first sod of dirt was turned at the launch of the Tablelands ANZAC trail last Saturday morning in Herberton.

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THE SPIRIT LIVES 2014 - 2018 ANZAC DAY - SATURDAY 25TH APRIL Generations of service recognised in Chillagoe

Members of the Prien family gathered in Chillagoe on ANZAC Day.

By Justin Fris

MEMBERS of the Prien family have given decades of service in the name of Australia and have defended the nation’s honour with distinction and pride.

Last Saturday in Chillagoe, members and relatives of the Prien family gathered together as a mark of 100 years of ANZAC recognition.

All up, the family has provided over 90 years of military service, which began with Herbert Julius Prien, back in 1915.

Originally born in Parramatta, NSW, Julius ventured to the Far North and worked as a ‘carter’ (horse and cart driver), before departing Mangana and enlisting for war, aged 21 years and six months.

Julius served for four years, and is survived by his five children, including his son Bill, who currently resides on the Tablelands.

Out of all serving members of the Prien

family, SSGT Morrie Prien served the longest, dedicating 27 years, and had four children of his own.

One of his children, son Des, served a further 20 years, enlisting in 1975 and spending five years based in Townsville.

His service would take him to Wales, New Zealand and interstate, in a plethora of different roles where he would educate and provide to those around him.

Other serving members included: Jim Prien (24 years), Shane Delaney (3 years), Brad Prien (4 years, currently serving), Gnr Oliver Humphreys (3 years, still serving) along with Hugo and Percy Prien, who both served around WW2.

After Bill and his wife Val arrived in Chillagoe last Thursday, other members of the Prien family made the trip to join them, in a respectful and noble backdrop, where they could reflect and be proud of their contribution to our nation’s ANZAC history.

ANZAC Day ceremonies in Mt Molloy THE new Cenotaph at Mt Molloy was used for the first time on Saturday to commemorate 100 years of ANZAC. Hundreds of people, both young and old, turned out for both the dawn service and morning parade and service.

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THE SPIRIT LIVES 2014 - 2018 ANZAC DAY - SATURDAY 25TH APRIL ANZAC Day in Atherton Thousands of people lined the streets of Atherton on Saturday and displayed their appreciation to the many serviceman and women who have served or who have gone before us, during the conflict of war at the ANZAC Centenary.

ANZAC Day in Mt Garnet The small town of Mt Garnet Commemorated ANZAC Day with 100 horses for 100 years in the parade last Saturday. Riders and horses from all across the region made the journey to Mt Garnet to participate in the parade and service to mark the centenary.

(Photos courtesy of ABC Far North)

ANZAC Day dawn service in Dimbulah Nealry 1000 people attended the dawn service at the Dimbulah Memorial Hall on ANZAC Day to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary.

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ANZAC Day ceremonies in Mareeba Thousands of people attended both the 4.20am dawn service and the morning parade service at Mareeba. Young and old came out in droves to pay their respects and commemorate 100 years of the ANZACS. As a fitting tribute 145 pigeons were released and the names of the fallen on the Mareeba centopath were read out as school children wearing name badges of each came forward. Photos by Peter Roy.

ANZAC Day in Kuranda Kuranda commemorated 100 Years of the ANZAC with a dawn service and breakfast at the Railway Station and a morning parade and service at Centenary Park.

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New on the Rising Sun screen this week is the excellent drama THE LONGEST RIDE – set in the world of horses and rodeo. Plus the colourful TINKERBELL AND THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERENDING BEAST, from Walt Disney.

Continuing for a second great week is the high octane AVENGERS – AGE OF ULTRON, which has had knock reviews and great audience appeal .

There's also the last opportunity to see the two excellent family films SHAUN THE SHEEP and SPONGE BOB – SPONGE OUT OF WATER, over the next few days.

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON

When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and the Avengers - Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye - are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the mysterious Ultron (voice of James Spader) emerges, the team must reassemble in order to stop the terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff and Pietro Maximoff, as well as an old friend in a new form, named The Vision.

THE LONGEST RIDE

Sophia (Britt Robertson) has landed an internship with a prestigious New York art gallery, but meets Luke Collins (Scott Eastwood), just as he prepares to ride at a Professional Bull Riding event. Ninety-one year old Ira Levinson (Alan Alda) is also on a life-changing course, having lost his wife Ruth some eight years earlier. He has a car accident on his way to Black Mountain, North Carolina and is rescued by Luke and Sophia, who manage to salvage Ira's previous box of old letters. Ira asks her to read them to him. Young Ruth (Oona Chaplin) and Young Ira (Jack Huston) have lived a life filled with many similar challenges to those facing Luke and Sophia.

Review by Louise Keller: When it comes to the highs and lows of love and relationships with never-ending twists and turns, complete with tissues, Nicholas Sparks is a proven brand name. Like earlier film adaptations that include The Notebook, Dear John, Safe Haven, Nights in Rodanthe and The Best of Me, The Longest Ride delivers romance, passion, heartbreak and surprises beautifully. It also boasts a superb cast, including the hunky and extremely handsome Scott Eastwood, whose resemblance to his father Clint in his heyday is disconcerting: the smile, the profile, the build.

A girl who loves art with splotches and a boy who loves the way she loves the art forms an emotionally dense canvas around which this dual love story about love, sacrifice and compromise is framed. Black Rain screenwriter Craig Bolotin has succinctly adapted Sparks' novel, allowing the flashbacks that act as the inspiration for the contemporary love story to weave seamlessly in and out, enabling us to engage with both pairs of lovers facing similar challenges albeit in totally different circumstances.

First up, director George Tillman Jnr quickly establishes the relationship between Sophia (Britt Robertson, lovely), a pretty, go-getter college student and Luke Collins (Eastwood), a champion rodeo rider who is on his way back following a devastating accident a year earlier involving a brute of a bucking bull called Rango. She is not a rodeo type, but when he tells her to keep his cowboy hat after he has wowed the crowd, she is smitten. The way the relationship develops is utterly charming, the surprise being that Luke is an old fashioned kinda guy who gives a girl flowers on a first date and devises romantic surprises. Girls will drool and rightly so.

Luke is also a hero - his rescue of the elderly Ira (Alan Alda) after a car accident at night in the rain, is the device that

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Chaplin is magnetic as Ruth, the warm, outspoken, life affirming Jewish Viennese immigrant who arrives in North Carolina and immediately notices the handsome, shy Ira (Huston, greatly appealing), who is also quietly heroic and loving. She loves dressing up, wants a big family and is passionate about modern art. The sequence involving the young boy who Ruth tells he can be anything he wants to be, is especially moving. As Sophia reads Ira's love letters to Ruth out loud, their relationship from the day they meet in 1940, plays out in flashback.

Inevitable comparisons are made between the two love affairs and Ira becomes a confidant as the differences and difficulties between Sophia and Luke become more and more apparent. 'Love requires sacrifice,' Ira tells the young couple, as their future seems impossible. There are tears and fears; decisions are made and consequences met. The fact that each character is so well defined and that we like them so much, has much to do with our involvement and enjoyment of the story. The fact that three cast members have regal Hollywood pedigree is a bonus. Sparks elevates love into the fantasy to which we all aspire and here, both couples love with a ferocious passion, allowing us to be transported into a world in which love is everything and there can only be one person for each of us.

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Classic shows at Atherton International Club The Atherton International Club has a host of quality events happening during the month of May. The entertainment kicks off on May 1, with Cairns band “krittrz” strutting their stuff, playing all your favourite tunes.

Dirty Dick’s Theatre Restaurant will be held on Sunday May 10, featuring a magnificent night of medieval fun feasting and entertainment.

This show is ideal for birthdays, hen’s night, social and work groups; it’s quite simply a great night out.

On Saturday May 16, the man in black is back, with the Johnny Cash tribute show.

The Johnny cash tribute show is now in its sixth year touring Australia and is still going strong. Over 300 successful appearances to mostly sell out crowds, makes this one of Australia’s top touring acts.

Dail Platz is an amazingly talented musician and a truly gifted performer. Not only a great vocalist, Dail wow’s his audiences with amazing musicianship playing fiddle, guitar and banjo.

This is a highly professional production at an international standard with state of the art digital sound and lighting, a full stage freestanding backdrop and authentic costumes.

After show comments usually include: best show we’ve seen, when will you be back, amazing musicianship and vocals. You should raise your ticket price, very professional show and what are you doing playing here.

Dail Platz pays tribute to one of the greats, Johnny Cash.

So set the dates aside, pre book so you don’t miss out. Call the Atherton International Club on 4091 4970.

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In partnership with Cairns Brass, this year’s evening will feature our largest number of acts yet.

The event will feature the Atherton Tablelands Instrumental Music Combined Primary Schools 30 piece Concert Band, Atherton State

High School and Bentley Park College Combined 60 piece Concert Band and Mareeba State High School Concert Band.

The major feature this year is the 2015 National Australian B Grade Champions, Cairns Brass.

Entry is $10 per adult, including supper, from 7pm. Everyone is invited to enjoy this year’s largest and grandest Brass and Concert Band Spectacular.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Where are you Billy?

We need stuff done!

Now that our member-elect has donned an un-named jersey and taken the field in the QLD Parliament, surely it is time to show the electorate some much needed assurance in which direction this electorate will head.

Perhaps a solution or statement as to why southern contractors have won a tender for the reseal works on the Peninsula Development Road? Or whether any assistance will be given to the ailing Cook Shire Council to ensure local workers are employed?

Or simply, how will he regain the respect of the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce?

The Member for Cook, it's simply not good enough using Facebook or Labor members to spruik your excuses.

An elected member of parliament is there to represent their electorate through sunshine or storms. You are also expected to have an operating office with working phones to field concerns for your constituents and quite simply be seen to actively participate in the community.

The election was on January 31, almost three months ago, not three days ago.

Locky Bensted, Mareeba

Wanted – an effective Australian agricultural policy Australia’s food supplies were once guaranteed by our government’s knowledge that our rural industries were nurtured and promoted

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to withstand dumping attacks from imports by importers that call themselves an industry.

It used to be that an industry was a unit that built, created or grew a product. Not simply put in an order form.

The investment boom in mining over the past 20 or so years made agriculture unimportant to our economy. The windfall from mining could have strengthened all our manufacturing and rural pursuits in stead of letting them fall by the wayside. Make no mistake about this – It was caused by an abject failure of political leadership.

The bidding war of political donations that decides government policy makes a mockery of the positions of trust that members of parliament of all persuasions hold.

Are we to see some real change in the current backward thinking of our leaders of government or we going to carry on bleating how we need foreign investment to buy up Australian Businesses that have gone broke as a result of past and present government policies?

George Adil, Mareeba

Dimbulah Hospital in need of upgrade The Dimbulah Primary Health Care Clinic is past its use by date. Built in 1964, the structure is deteriatoring with no renovations to date because of asbestos. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, patients waiting to see the visiting doctor from Mareeba cannot fit in the tiny waiting room and have to stand outside in the sun or under trees.

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The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Board acknowledges that the Dimbulah facility is structurally very old and does not lend itself to contemporary health services provision or delivery.

It is imperative to have the Dimbulah Primary Health Care Clinic upgraded as it is a major centre for a combination of essential health services. The Dimbulah centres work in conjunction with the Mareeba Hospital (45 kilometres away) and reduces some of the burden from the growing Mareeba facility.

Dimbulah residents are aware that the Dimbulah Primary Health Care Centre has been on a priority list with Queensland Health for some time, but to date no direct action on this matter has been forthcoming.

It is worth noting that State and Federal Governments have collected billions of dollars in tax revenue from agriculture and mining industries within the Dimbulah district over many decades. It’s time the health department stepped up and supported the delivery and provision of contemporary health services to this rural community. Construction of an up-to-date primary health care clinic would be a good start and very much appreciated by all stakeholders.

Gaye Taylor, Dimbulah

Mayor Lee Long is correct Well Possums (as Dame Edna would say) – I am curious!

Everyone is castigating the Mayor over her casting vote, but tell me – if it was up to you (or me for that matter) and we had voted;

say “against” a motion put forward, and then had the misfortune to have to use that casting vote why would you change the way you had voted originally?

Get real Possums.

Lyn Guilfoyle, Atherton

TRC residents must be jealous of MSC Many residents of the Mareeba Shire must be having a quiet chuckle as they witness the almost daily farce that is the Tablelands Regional Council’s continuing saga of public dummy spitting, in-fighting and grandstanding, as we see played out in page after page of the local newspapers.

Before de-amalgamation, Mayor Lee Long was never backward with her predictions of dire problems for the Mareeba Shire if there was a “Yes” vote.

The new Mareeba Shire Council does indeed have a tough job ahead of it, but at this stage at least, all members must be congratulated on the fact that they have appeared to be a unified group, with a desire to do the best they can for their community.

If there have been any heated disagreements, they have been kept “in house” and not constantly aired through the media.

I’ll bet there are quite a few residents of the Tablelands Regional Council area who wish they could transfer into their northern neighbours’ shire.

Peter Beatts, Mareeba

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Designed for a big family - vendors want It sold and are open to offers

Owners are very motivated and are entertainment area, front and side patios looking at moving on. They will look at all and a sparkling in ground pool all on a 4215 m2 block only two minutes walk to genuine offers.

Tucked away in a quiet leafy sought af- St Stephens Catholic College.

This family home is priced at $475,000 ter area, this four bedroom + office family home will amaze you with the amount of negotiable and only upon inspecting will space on offer. you truly appreciate the many features Featuring multiple living areas includ- and size that this property has to offer. ing rumpus room and formal lounge. The country style kitchen features Tasma- Contact agent Norma Moloney today nian Oak cupboards, two pantries plus on 0417 541 126. a servery to the formal dining room.

The home has two bathAddress: MAREEBA rooms including a spa in the Price: $475,000 NEG main, an enormous laundry Agent: Norma Moloney with numerous cupboards and Ray White Rural Mareeba benches.

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Located at the top of the cul-de-sac The Mulgrave features 280m2 under roof.

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Contemporary interiors are showcased by the finest in fixtures and finish; raked ceilings provide an abundance of light, spaciousness and airflow. The state of the art kitchen features elite caesar stone bench tops, two-pack exclusive finish, all complimented by the stunning mirrored splash back.

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Move over Jamie Oliver – the creative chef will love the trendy island bench, european appliances including a Gas cooktop, two ovens, microwave a built in coffee machine.

Another fabulous feature is the built in wine fridge and wine rack.

Featuring four bedrooms serviced by two stylish bathrooms. The master retreat features a spacious walk in robe, air-con, a double shower with one-way glass looking over an outside area and chic tiles and accessories. The main bathroom includes a built in storage area, two sinks, a shower, separate toilet and the trendiest bath ever.

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Hidden paradise on one acre Surround yourself in the simplicity and serenity of a natural bushland setting with creek access. This hidden paradise offers more then a home but a relaxed lifestyle on one acre all within minutes to Mareeba's CBD. Walk in and feel at home in this spacious two story family home that has plenty to offer. Upstairs presents a natural colour scheme with beautiful polished timber floors and three bedrooms complete with built-in cupboards. The galley styled kitchen is modern with stainless steel appliances, ample storage space and a beautiful view of the backyard.

The lounge and dining area extends out onto the balcony and is divided by beautiful timber and glass bi-fold doors. The balcony offers a beautiful breeze whilst overlooking the natural flora and fauna in the front yard, perfect for keeping an eye on the kids while enjoying a cuppa. Downstairs is a spacious fully tiled rumpus room which can be utilised as a kid's play area, teenager's retreat, man's cave or for that extra space when guests come to stay.

There's a bonus in-built bar and BBQ

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Also situated on the property is a large 8x7m half concrete block shed with power access, two rainwater tanks, inground irrigation and beautifully landscaped lawns and gardens.

• Three bedroom, two story home • Downstairs rumpus room, built in bar and garage • Galley style kitchen, open plan dining and lounge • Polished timber floors - Timber bi-fold doors to outdoor balcony • Hidden paradise on one acre • Landscaped gardens and lawns • Large shed 8x7m, half concrete block with power • In-ground irrigation, two rain water tanks

To call this hidden paradise home today call the exclusive agent Vince Costas at Central Realty to arrange a private inspection. Phone Vince on 0419 926 691 or the office on 4092 2232.

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PROPERTY With arable soils to suit a variety of For further information or to arrange cropping and ample permanent water an inspection, please contact John supply, this property boasts direct high- Falvo at Mareeba Property Office. way access and a location just minutes Phone 0408 456 344. from the centre of Mareeba town. Combine this with extractive industry opportunity and the sum total is the chance to Address: PADDYS GREEN start a new farming venPrice: Reduced to $770,000 ture at Paddys Green.

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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 Motivated vendors are moving on and will consider all genuine offers.

Price: Reduced to $475,000 contact: exclusive Agent Norma Moloney 0417 541 126

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4092 5255

Outstanding acreage A very rare opportunity has become available to secure this 6.5 acre holding in a location that is very tightly held.

• Modern four bedroom home, en-suite • Second kitchen, triple living areas • Multiple Sheds with Air Cond Offices • 2x cold rooms, storage • Fully self contained spacious studio with Art/ Photography Gallery • Sealed road frontage, school bus • 11 Meg water allocation An affordable feature packed acreage not to be missed, located an easy 15 minute drive to Mareeba CBD.

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For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call exclusive marketing agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444. 4880.com. au/1P1185 Address: Price: Agent:

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PROPERTY These two allotments are situated at Biboohra, only 10 minutes from Mareeba Town Centre.

Lot 73 consists of – 40 Acres with Barron River frontage, rich river loam soils, power at the front and rear boundary, school bus service and only three minutes from the Biboohra primary school and local shop.

Lot 1 consists of – 10 Acres with access to the Barron River for water, rich river loam soils, power at front boundary, two road frontages, school bus service and only three minutes from the Biboohra primary school and local shop.

It’s the perfect rural lifestyle opportunity. All reasonable offers will be considered.

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

Address: Price: Agent:

Acreage options on the Barron

Querin Road, BIBOOHRA All reasonable offers considered EXCLUSIVE TO Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Contact:

OPEN HOMES

Trucks super den in Mareeba ALTITUDE REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

THIS SATURDAY 10.00AM-12NOON 4 MARIA CLOSE, MAREEBA • 4 BRM + ENSUITE & WIR • 2 LIVING AREAS • 5M X 4M C/BOND SHED • QUIET CUL-DE-SAC • 988M2 BLOCK + AUTO IRRIGATION PRICE: $419,000

BUTCHERS CREEK THIS SATURDAY 10AM-12NOON 5 TOBIANO STREET, MAREEBA

• $2,800,000 • Second House • 197.8Ha / 488 Acres • 4 Sheds • Quality Home • Creek + Crater

• 4 BRMS + 2 TOILETS • REAR TIMBER DECK • 3 BAY SHED • NO REAR NEIGHBOURS • 2075M2 BLOCK + CLOSE TO TOWN PRICE: $299,000

0417 700 468

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107-111 BYRNES ST

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AGENTS ONSITE THIS SUNDAY 10am – 12noon

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!

ALTITUDE

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REALTY MAREEBA

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

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Conveniently located off a wide ing trees up the front and round the road in the Mareeba Light Industrial side.

Estate, is this double size and double titled block, one acre in total.

To arrange an inspection, contact Two wide gates access a complete Liz at Altitude Realty Mareeba on turn around driveway. A four-bay shed 0437 921 648, or visit www.altitud(25m x 12m) with one extremely long erealtymareeba.com.au service pit, three phase power, air compressor Address: MAREEBA plus two showers and Price: $770,000 toilets out the back.

Agent: Elizabeth Bors Fenced all around Contact: 0437 921 648 with some fruit produc-

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Safety overhaul of heavy vehicle industry The states peak motoring body has called for the heavy vehicle industry to install lifesaving technology in trucks in a bid to reduce the number of serious crashes.

New research, conducted by Monash University Accident Research Centre, found Autonomous Emergency Braking Technology could reduce the number of heavy vehicle crashes by up to 25 percent.

RACQ Executive Manager Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding said more than 18 percent of Queensland road fatalities last year involved heavy freight vehicles.

“Heavy vehicle fatalities are over-represented and we need to do all we can to reduce the number of serious crashes,” Mr Spalding said.

“A lot of research in the past has investigated the benefits of fitting crash avoidance technology to light vehicles, but this is the first time we’ve seen evidence of its effects in heavy vehicles.”

Mr Spalding said there was also evidence to support the introduction of other crash avoidance technology.

“Lane departure warning systems, electronic stability control and fatigue warning systems were also examined and found to prevent as much as six percent of heavy vehicle fatalities nationwide,” he said.

Mr Spalding said with the increase in heavy vehicle registrations across Australia expected, now was the time to act.

“We are only going to be seeing more heavy vehicles on our roads in the future which risks even more serious or fatal crashes,” he said.

“Truck drivers are working under intense deadlines and are often driving long distances on roads that aren’t always in the best condition.

“By choosing vehicles with the latest safety technology, the industry can help make their jobs safer.”

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Disturbing trend as motorcycle deaths soar on roads The RACQ has highlighted a worrying trend in motorcycle fatalities, with the number of deaths up by more than 50 percent on the same time last year.

The State’s peak motoring body emphasised the need to reinforce the importance of motorcycle safety to Queensland’s road users.

RACQ Executive Manager Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding said while the overall road toll was 36, similar to last year’s record low, the number of motorcycle deaths was already at 12 which was a concern.

“We’re worried about just how quickly the motorcycle fatality count is growing,” Mr Spalding said.

“Motorcycles aren’t as visible on the roads as cars and trucks, and riding a motorbike doesn’t offer the same level of protection as being inside of a car.

“Research shows they’re four times more likely to be involved in deadly crashes than cars, and more than half of all motorbike crashes re-

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sult in hospitalisation or death.”

Mr Spalding said RACQ would like to see motorcycle safety given greater attention in government road safety messaging this year.

“It’s about keeping safety top of mind for both motorcyclists and motorists, and media messages and safety campaigns can make a positive difference,” he said.

Mr Spalding said there were some simple things all road users could do to help keep everyone safe.

“If drivers take an extra moment to look out for motorcyclists before manoeuvring and riders always adopt safe and defensive riding habits we can help cut the crash risk,” he said.

“You don’t get another chance when you come off a motorbike. Regardless of who is right or wrong – the motorcyclist is going to come off second best.”

SERVICING ALL MAKES AND MODELS SPECIALISING IN 4WD

Minister for Energy Mark Bailey recently announced plans to investigate the opportunities to expand Queensland’s Biofuel industry, pointing to the potential economic and environmental benefits increased local ethanol and bio-diesel production may have.

RACQ Executive Manager Public Policy Michael Roth said 10 percent of Queensland petrol sales were already E10, so motorists were familiar with the blended fuel.

“Motorists have become more comfortable in recent years with using ethanol-blended fuels, with E10 widely available in south east Queensland,” Mr Roth said.

“Previous governments have sought to introduce an ethanol mandate but we agree that it’s time for further discussion on the issue.”

Mr Roth said RACQ supported E10 being an option in Queensland but that it was critical for motorists to be able to choose their preferred fuel at the bowser.

“Any ethanol mandate should not be set so high that service stations remove regular ULP as an option, as has occurred in parts of NSW,” he said.

“We estimate up to 15 percent of vehicles in Queensland are not compatible with E10 and it would be unfair to force these motorists to pay extra for premium unleaded.”

MORO AUTO REPAIRS

THE EXHAUST

SPECIALISTS

• Mechanical repairs to all makes & models • Inspections & roadworthy certificates • Modification authorisation

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NOW IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY ALL NEW SUZUKI JIMNY SIERRA 4X4 4 SEATER MANUAL HARDTOP

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Congratulations Dimbulah Lion s Club on the opening of the Tobacco Project!

Kennedy St, Mareeba

(Behind Bruno’s Batteries)

Chano Trentin’s

ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE

VERNON STREET, ATHERTON • PHONE 4030 5400

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INDEX

business A Air Conditioning

B

Blinds

C

Childcare/ Kindergarten

DIRECTORY

Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

E

H Irrigation

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic Mowing/ Slashing

Gas Glazier Graphic Design

Livestock Transport

Nurseries

G

Earthmoving Electrical Entertainment

F

AIR CONDITIONING

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel Furniture

Handyman Services

I

CONSTRUCTION

Security Skip Bins

N

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M

Pool Maintenance

S T

Timber Transport

P

Photography

ELECTRICAL

Travel Tree Lopping

V

Venue Hire

w

Window Tinting

FUEL receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad

Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent

Daniel Battistin

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

P: 4092 3019

M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629

www.donhall.com.au

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS

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

R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

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

Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657

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

Custom Made

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

Mobile 0448 856 187

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

145 Hastie Road, Mareeba Qld/ 4880

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

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

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

CURTAINS & BLINDS

FURNITURE

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

Plus we sell...

Tracks > Rods > Accessories

Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023 96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings

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

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Phone: 0429 869 023

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

BLINDS

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

CHILDCARE

Do it right the first time!

CEC No: A5891084 ACMA Reg No: F0510843

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

your local business guide

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

FLOOR COVERINGS

Mareeba Earthmoving Contractors

(Rex Petersen’s Bobcat Hire)

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

P: 0407 159 727 Earthworks & Excavations Pipe Laying Driveway Construction/ Maintenance

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

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.

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

• Driveways • Excavations • Cable Locations

Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS GAS

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

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

EARTHMOVING

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

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

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

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

Trust the BLIND specialists!

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

96 James Street, Mareeba

BLINDS

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

PH: 0429 725 779 or 4092 1389

For $28 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

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dealers of

to Mareeba & tableland areas

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

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

GLAZING ExclusivE Nth Qld AmplimEsh AgENts

Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds

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

Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300

PHONE: 4092 2314 • FAX: 4092 4113

FLOORS

your local business guide

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

30 James Street, Mareeba

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business

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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

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC

MAREEBA MOTORS

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

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

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

HANDYMAN

POOL MAINTENANCE

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

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

4PM EVERY FRIDAY

For $26 per week this spot could be yours!

Phone the Express today 4092 3464

IRRIGATION

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

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

74 Byrnes Street, P.O. Box 169, Mareeba Q.4880

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

MOWING/ SLASHING

Slashing & Mowing Tree Lopping Yard Maintenance

NURSERY

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

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

Call Jon Lambert

(a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

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

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

TRANSPORT

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

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

For Hay etc.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Peter Roy HIRE Photographer

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Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

LIMITED TIME ONLY

FLat toP traiLer

GUARANTEED!

For all security needs call...

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

RAD SKIPS

TRUCK & BACKHOE

ABN: 74 629 292 635

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

TRAVEL

35000 Litre Tank

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

SECURITY

TREE LOPPING

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Water cartage

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

your local business guide

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

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

From a 24ft Body Truck to 4 Decks

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

TIMBER

SKIP BINS

Livestock transPort

MACHINERY/ TRUCK HIRE

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

Call for a Quote on: 0429 725 779

LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT

Phone: 0429 966 280

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

Business Directory

DEADLINE 4 Services and All Mechanical Repairs 4 Roadworthy Inspection Station

TRANSPORT

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

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

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

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

4035 2034

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

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

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

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

Bookings & Info Phone 0427 114 217

WINDOW TINTING 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

PHONE: 4045 1767

MAREEBA

Window Tinting • Cars • Machinery • Houses • Offices

Glenn 0418 930 467

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CLASSIfieds phone us: 4092 3464

email us: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au

Memoriam

For Sale

MARIA BATTIATO

08/09/1914 ~ 24/04/2010 “Memories are treasures no one can steal, Death leaves a heartache no one can heal.

Some may forget you now you are gone, But we will remember you no matter how long.”

Rest in Peace.

From your loving children Mary, Vilma, Mario, Jeanette and their families.

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

Phone: 4092 3342 or 0413 524 502

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

Funeral Notice DAWN CROCKFORD

PhonE 0400 515 822

Born 4 November, 1933.

Passed peacefully 21 April, 2015.

Much loved mother of Amanda, Russell and Stephen. Mother-in-law of Maurice and Irene.

Proud and devoted Grandma of Tahnee, Casey, Jessica, Kalven, Kirsty, Bradley, Liam and Katie Ann. A funeral service for Dawn was held in Canberra on Tuesday 28 April, 2015.

CANBERRA (02) 6287 3466

Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit.

Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

Thought:

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today.

Have you used one to say thank you?

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IS YOUR CHILD STARTING SCHOOL IN 2016?

YEAR 6 SCHOOL TOUR

Learn what Mareeba State High School can offer your child in 2016 Date: Tuesday 5th May 2015 Time: 5.00pm – 7.00 pm Venue: School Hall If you have any enquiries please phone the School Office on 4086 2777

60-76 Koah Road, Koah QLD 4872.

Telstra plans to ugrade a telecommunications facility at 60-76 Koah Road, Koah QLD 4872 (RFNSA No. 4872013).

1.

The proposed upgrade consists of the replacement of two (2) existing omnidirectional antennas with the installation of four (4) new omnidirectional antennas on the existing steel pole; the installation of two (2) Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMA’s) on the existing steel pole; and the installation of ancillary equipment such as combiners, feeders and works within the existing equipment shelter.

2.

Telstra proposes the installation at the existing telecommunications facility to provide 4G mobile network coverage in the Koah area.

3.

Further information can be obtained from Alice Finn on behalf of Telstra, (02) 9410 1399, afinn@structel.com.au and at http://www.rfnsa.com.au/4872013

FOR SALE MUST SELL!!!

2009 Holden Commodore SSV VE

$26,500 - PH: 0417 166 467

4.

Written submissions should be sent to: Structel Pty Ltd, PO Box 202, Chatswood NSW 2067 by Thursday 14th May 2015.

$7,990 ON ROAD

WILL ACCEPT MOTOR VEHICLE AS TRADE

GET PAID FOR YOUR FEEDBACK

Hoed Research is looking for a reliable person to become an auditor. An auditor works with the staff of a store to conduct compliance checks as specified by the company. They complete a paperbased survey on the premises, and enter the results online. Assignments typically take about 10-20 minutes in-store to complete, plus data entry online.

Chano Trentin’s

$5 pER CAR / TABlE

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

ALL WHEEL DRIVE CENTRE

Suzuki & Kawasaki Dealers

WE HAVE THE PARTS.... WE HAVE THE SERVICE!!

ATHERTON • PHONE 4030 5400

ROLCO PHOENIX – 2010

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

2 Affectionate Bullarab X Mastiffs

Livestock

Brother / sister, desexed, chipped, 3 years, Cairns.

www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au

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

St George’s Anglican Church 53 Constance Street, Mareeba

NEW SPECIAL EDITION KAWASAKI 300 NINJA ROAD BIKE

$32,000 ONO Phone 0428 955 552

My name is Aurora and I am a month old very pretty girl. I also have a sister Lumia who is just as gorgeous. We had a bad start to life but we are now feeling much more secure in the world. View us on the website www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au or phone 40923060.

No appoiNtmeNt Necessary.

CAR BOOT MARKET

For Lease

$300 PHONE: 0401 573 837

Chad Posselt

Advertising works.

Phone Natasha Burton on 4092 3464.

PHONE 0408 876 313

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lIVestoCK tRaNsPoRt

30m2 floor space in airconditioned arcade, monthly rental.

$605 inclusive Phone: 4092 3342 or 0413 524 502

For Rent MBA Hi set QLD 2 br + study clean suit couple refs reqd $275pm. Ph 0409 664 976.

8am - 12 noon this Saturday 2nd May

Phone 4092 2018 for more information Advertise your Garage Sale for as little as $7.95. Call us on 4092 3464.

What’s Coming Up!

Local Events Calendar

Mini storage 6x3m and 6x2.4m Lawson street, budget storage. 0418 772 791.

Cardwell

Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

CliniC tiMEs: 20th April to 31st July, 2015 Monday to Friday between 3pm and 4pm

4wd / tyres

Pets

Adopt-A-Pet

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

If interested, please visit: www.hoedshopper.com.au and click “Register” Alternatively, you can call 1800 025 121

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

Living Waters An Encouraging

“Building a Better Future Together”

PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE MOBILE PHONE BASE STATION AT

8 cylinder, 56,000klms, perfect condition.

Church Notices

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Mareeba State HigH ScHool

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Mareeba Uniting Church Markets. (Hall near Target) 10am - 2.30pm Mareeba Uniting Church Markets. (Hall near Target) 8.30am - 2.30pm Q.C.W.A Craft Day. 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba. All welcome - Cuppa.

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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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ANZAC Day Races Mareeba Turf Club

Community CELEBRATIONS

Suncorp fundraiser helps Malanda Pony Club Staff at Suncorp Bank Atherton chose Malanda Pony Club as the recipient for their annual notfor-profit fund raiser in 2015.

Staff, together with some of the club members ran a sausage sizzle in Malanda and an Easter Egg raffle from the Suncorp Bank Atherton branch.

Thanks to the generosity of the local community a total of $938.60 was raised to go towards the costs of additional lighting in the recently constructed under cover arena.

The Malanda Pony Club arena is not just for equine enthusiasts from all over the Tablelands, but is also available for hire to other groups for community events.

Pictured left: Club president Rodney Cockrem, club consultant Anne English, Branch Banager Suncorp Bank Atherton Sherryn Rendall, Lending Manager Suncorp Bank Tablelands John Contarino and Krystal Cowell club member on her horse “Princess”. Krystal has just returned from a very successful trip to Charters Towers to attend the under 10 state pony club show jumping championships.

EXPRESS sPORT RESULTS ARCHERY On Sunday April 26, one member of the Tableland Company of Archers shot practice, while nine members participated in a working bee to build eight new Field frames and target butts on the field range. On Sunday May 3 members will shoot the second round of the Target club championships, 8.30am set up,9.00am practice, 9.30am start. This is qualifying round, so members need to register and be on time. Next week, there will be coaching for beginners and visitors on Saturday May 2 at 9am at Kerribee Park Archery Range off Springs Road, Mareeba.

Beginners and visitors are asked to please ring George Neilson on 4092 2228 to confirm your attendance.

MAREEBA GOLF CLUB Thursday 23rd April Sporters: Winner Brian Brown 22, R/up Wez Hodi 20, NTP 8 Christine Benjamin, 13 Hugh Henry, Raffle Russell Palmer. Saturday 25th April Stableford ANZAC Day Sponsor Mareeba RSL Winner Terry Payne 42 c/b, R/up Alex Hodi, 42 NTP 4 Jay Amundsen, 8 Brian Brown, 8 Ladies Christine Benjamin, 11 Kevin Moore, 13 Mark Bestmann. Rundown Col McDowall 40, Max Smith 39, Alan Houchin 39. Sunday 26th April Stroke, Monthly Medal, Sponsor, Mareeba Leagues Club Winner Peter Johnston 65 c/b, R/up Ken Baker 65 NTP 4 Anton Van Sanne, 8 Wez Hodi, 11 Chris Hoger, 13--, Countdown Kevin Dunn 68, Alex Hodi 69.

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Yungaburra Bowls Club Monday, 20 April - Men’s A Grade Singles R. Hubbard defeated D. Sweedman 25-17.

Wednesday, 22 April - Mixed Social - Winners: P. Mahar, B. Pritchard and S. North.

Runner’s Up: D. Sweedman, K. VanDorssen and Y. Ingle. Friday, 24 April - Jackpot Pairs - Winners: S. Hemensley and P. Vardy (visitor). No jackpot winners. Saturday, 25 April Mixed Pairs Final - B. Pritchard and J. Molloy defeated P. and B. Mahar. Sunday, 26 April - Men’s A Grade Singles - J. Phillips defeated R. Bidewell 25-15. D. Gibson defeated G. Pritchard 25-18. T. Whykes defeated R. Hubbard 25-22.

Atherton Golf The wednesday Sporters had 30 players and played a 2 ball ambrose,winners Phil English & Wayne Grumley 37 nett,ru-up Rod O’Neil & Ray Faulkner 37 1/3 nett and third Jenko & Scott Barr 38 nett. Thursday Ladies played stableford with Annette Seawright winning with a fine 39 pts ru-up Michelle Pearsall 38pts and Dawn Faulkner third on 36 pts.

NTPs 11 Shirley Johnson,13 Shelley Broadley,18 Marg Dollman. Fridays chook run was won by Swifty with a very good 16 pts from Josh Barr 15 pts. Saturday was Turner Shield day Sponsored by SHANE MARSHALL BUILDING, Ladies winner on a very good 38 pts was Ann Moss Ru-up Heather Beaven 34 pts ,third Robyn Beck 33 pts. NTPs 11 Sue

Whitehead,18 Annette Seawright Mens winner with a brilliant 42 pts was Robert Tomasetig with Keith Sanderson ru-up on 38 pts on a countback from Josh Barr and Shane Dodds. NTPs 3 Rob Tomo (also Eagles nest ),11 Peter Doherty,13 Rod O’Neill,18 Mark Bye. Sunday the Atherton Lions hosted a 3 Ball Ambrose with a good turnout of 16 teams.Winners were Mark Redding,Swifty and Greg Brown 54 1/2 nett (62 gross ).NTPs went to11 Ash.Fleming,13 Ray F.,18 Craig McDonald. Longest drive Jim Jenkins,juniors longest drive Noah Blooranta The Lions would like to thank all the days sponsors. Mens Matchplay 1st round results Hadyn Flynn bt Simon Higham 19th,Graham Purdy bt Callum Lee 3&2, Garry Thompsom bt Ray Faulkner 2 up. Remember blokes the first round MUST be completed by May 10th. the draw is up and it is up to you all to arrange your match. This week Sporters play a Stableford, the Thursday Ladies a stroke event sponsored by Gaylene Steventon, Saturday the 2nd of May we host the HARVEY NORMAN sponsored Monthly Medal .Saturday also sees the return of the Juniors with a clinic starting at 7.30 am followed by their May Monthly Medal. Sunday is the Yungaburra Butchery Stableford.

Mareeba & Memorial Bowls Club Tuesday 21/4/15: Warehouse bowls - Winners: Vince, Robert, Alf R/U Adrian, Nimo, Con. Touchers: Lead - Adrian Pendenza, Third - Vince Mete, Skip - Kris Simpson.

Wednesday: Winners: John Williams, Robert Brown, Theresa Pin R/U Grace Crees, Phyl Bishop, Peter Stevens. Thursday: Winners: Carmel & Aldo DeZen R/U Greg Tilse, Lorenzo Cadorin. Congratulations to Doug Dayes, Gino Trabucco, Mick Cotter and Trevor Gray on sharing the jackpot. Sunday: Winners: Robert Brown, Bruno Rosette, Elio Crema R/U Thelma Moss, Rose Parry, John Barnes, Aldo DeZen. RAVENSHOE SPORTING SHOOTERS Tuesday, April 21: Benchrest Centrefire results – B. Checkley 0.5104, T. Armstrong 0.681, J. Anderson 0.7473. Benchrest Rimfire results – J. Waites 1.3385, Kev Chatfield 1.4802, J. Anderson 1.5773, T. Armstrong 1.6446, P. Padgett 1.9168. Wednesday, April 29: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice.

RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB April 26: Bertoldo electrical kindly sponsored today’s shoot at 600 yards. Sunny with heavy mirage. Results for double 600, 10 shots comp. Target Rifle – S. Durham (Mareeba) 104.6, J. Anderson 67.1. F Standard – M. Wood 118.9, Kath Chatfield 115.6, B. O’Reilly 114.7, Kev Chatfield 113.4. F Open – P. Burg 120.15. FTR – C. Allman 118.6, P. Padgett 115.4, B. Gianasi 114.9, J. Anderson 113.5.

Sunday, April 23: Double 600, 10 shots competition (8.30am start).

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EXPRESS sPORT

Bulls tranquilise Tigers in FFA Cup tie

By Justin Fris

THE Mareeba United Football Club advanced further into Football Federation Australia Cup qualifying, after a 2-0 win over Edge Hill United at a nippy Borzi Park last Wednesday night.

A goal in each half for the home side blunted any potential revival from the travelling Tigers, although it wasn’t always easy going.

MUFC coach Alex Srhoj named an unchanged line-up for the third game in a row, with his men keen to pocket another victory.

As both sides walked onto the pitch, you could feel the air change. Cup football is entirely different to league football and the fans were treated as such.

The Tigers were resolute early- playing a highly compressed defensive line- which interrupted the Bulls’ high octane passing movement.

Denied possession for lengthy periods, the Tigers failed to utilise this dominance going forward, with Bulls keeper Julian Madrid imposing himself in the box when required.

Larry Maggio had the Bulls’ first real chance on goal, when he fired a neat header which beat Tigers keeper Sam Ferguson, but also the crossbar.

Both sides traded opportunities on the 25th minute mark, with the match sporting a see-saw hue.

Tigers midfielder Brandon Cully was sensational down the flanks for the visitors, although he routinely lacked support from his strikers.

The Tigers, who had barely troubled Madrid, rattled the post from a long range effort, before David Ruiz had two chances to find the net in quick succession, but was denied both times.

After a solid build up of first touch passing, Bulls midfielder Wayne Srhoj was brought down in a meaty challenge and posed with a set-piece opportunity from 25m out, with almost no angle to speak of.

Talent always rises to the surface, with Srhoj adding to his goal scoring tally of late, through a rifled shot that would have put a marksman to shame.

After going a goal down, Tigers sharp shooter Daniel Viccars came to life, appearing to be the only man capable of getting his side back into the game.

There were plenty of observant eyes in the stands, with Stratford Dolphins coach Stuart Veall taking notes on proceedings with his coaching staff.

Veall’s men will face the Bulls in both cup and league in coming weeks; therefore the trip to Mareeba had extreme significance.

One thing that puzzled much of the crowd after half time, was

the Tigers’ reluctance to play more strikers in attack.

On several occasions, the visitors had between five and six players behind the ball, and had only one striker forward of the play when they regained possession.

This played into the home side’s favour, who spurned a flurry of chances which could have put the game to bed.

Of all the chances, the best fell to Leonardo Cisterni, who recovered a dreadful goal kick and miscued his shot wide with the goal at his mercy.

With Cisterni rewarded his coach a few minutes later in the 66th minute, when he soared above a crowd of defenders in the box and placed his header beyond an outstretched Ferguson.

The tie lost much of its zest after that, with both sides content to pass the ball around risk-free and see out the remainder of the match.

MUFC coach Alex Srhoj was delighted with the result after the match, but reaffirmed that his side needs to convert more chances into goals.

“I’m pretty happy,” he said. “I think we were in control most of the game and I’m proud of the boys with their effort.

“We stuck to our play and some of our one-touch stuff was brilliant. Tonight is perfect preparation for the weekend, luckily we have four days now to recover and it is very much a job well done.”

Srhoj commended the Tigers on their ability to stifle his side’s passing game, but felt his men adapted as the match wore on.

“We sort of knew (compact defence) Edge Hill was going to do that,” he said. “They are typically a tough side as they are not easy to break down.

“To their credit they still tried to play tonight, they kept their shape, even under pressure from us. We were made to maybe adjust to it a little bit, but once we did, I think we were comfortable.”

Wayne Srhoj’s impact on the squad was also touched on by his coach, who said he was a ‘once in a generation’ type of player.

“A lot of these boys should really enjoy their time with him,” he said. “He’s a once in a generation type of player and it’s a great opportunity for our younger players to learn off one of the best players we have seen in FNQ.”

Bulls knock off Comets

The Mareeba Bulls fought through their biggest test of the year so far, twice coming from a goal down to win 4-3 at Petersen Park, against the Southside Comets, last Sunday.

Two goals from Robert Pendenza, a pearl of a striker from David Ruiz and a back post header was enough for the away team to take all three points against the plucky Comets, who showed they will be a tough prospect especially at home.

The Comets opened the scoring catching the Bulls on the break, but shortly after David Ruiz let fly from 30 yards and the Bulls drew level. Robert Pendenza then got his first in the 26th Minute to give the Bulls a 2-1 lead, before Comets midfielder Mitch Bevan pulled out the party tricks with a effort from just over half way just beating Bulls keeper Julian Madrid to leave the scores locked 2-2 at the break.

In the second period the Bulls again enjoyed majority of the possession, but were unable to find a way through the resolute Comets defence and paid the price again on

the counter as the Comets hit the lead at the 60th minute.

But the Bulls clawed their way back with Mete scoring in the 69th minute to draw level, before Pendenza again popped up to give the Bulls the lead in the 81st minute.

The Bulls were made to fight to the end, and showed their premiership winning qualities with coach Alex Srhoj pleased with the away sides ability to overcome a few obstacles and come out on top.

“It was tough, they enjoyed some luck, we had everything against us, but we found a way, battled our way through and came out on top,” said Srhoj.

“I could not be more proud of the effort and fight, but more importantly, we played our football through them and found a answer.”

With the Stratford Dolphins and Leichardt Lions drawing on Sunday, the Bulls have opened up a two point lead at the top of the FNQ Premier league.

The Bulls now host the Stratford Dolphins at home this Saturday.

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Storm vs Mareeba Gladiators Matthews takes the PETERSEN PARK, EDMONTON THIS SATURDAY - ALL GRADES

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Conner Matthews was near faultless during round one of the North Queensland Interclub Road Race Championship.

chequered flag

CONNER Matthews has made an enterprising start to the North Queensland Interclub Road Race Championship, after taking out round one at Whitsunday Raceway in Proserpine.

Involved in three races over the corresponding weekend, Conner went a faultless three for three from poll position on the grid.

As an added bonus for the youngster, all of his times across the weekend were up in the ilk of personal best billing.

Whitsunday Raceway holds many special memories for Conner, who came 2nd overall in the Australian junior titles held there last year.

The next round of the championship will head to Townsville on June 27, before Mareeba will get a chance to cheer Conner on at the August 2 meet.

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EXPRESS sPORT

Gladiators continue winning streak

By Justin Fris

THE Mareeba Gladiators made it two wins on the bounce last Saturday, defeating Yarrabah 31-30 in a pulsating contest at Jilara Oval.

Deadlocked at 30-all in the dying embers of battle, Gladiators winger Rhylan Rees sank his slipper into a 35m field goal, which broke Yarrabah hearts all around.

In a scrappy affair, the visitors were ravaged from injury from the outset, which meant a shuffling of their starting squad.

Northern Pride squad member Alex Starmer continued his gradual path back into the Intrust Super Cup, with another solid hit out for the Gladiators.

Gladiators club president Andrew Foster said the win was encouraging for David Grainer’s men, who appear revitalised

since the Easter break.

“Overall the match was a solid standard of A-grade footy,” he said. “We were able to hang in there and score a few opportunistic tries.”

Foster added that Grainer has decided to relinquish his playing commitments in order to maximise his coaching experience from the bench.

The Gladiators reserves had a torrid day at the office, receiving a 64-16 thumping. The U/18’s applied themselves admirably, despite going down 36-14.

It was all smiles again for the Malanda/ Mareeba Eels in the second division, after they defeated Yarrabah in a 40-30 attacking showcase.

Mareeba will again hit the road this weekend, where they will travel to Edmonton. Kickoff is at 4.30pm on Saturday afternoon.

Heartbreak for valiant Roosters

By Justin Fris

THE Atherton Roosters were effectively left at rugby league’s altar last Friday night, after a narrow 38-33 loss to Brothers Cairns last Friday night.

Jamie Blain’s men have been full of confidence since Easter Thursday, with solid showings against the CDRL’s elite.

This match was no different, with the Roosters skipping to an early 18-0 lead, which would have raised concerns for much of the home faithful.

However any side coached by Chey Bird will not admit defeat, with the Roosters unable to hold on in the final minute of the game.

The plucky visitors had scored a vital

field goal in the 78th minute, which restored their lead, after the home side had stormed home with a wet sail.

However a charged down kick in the wrong half of the field blessed the hosts with fantastic field position and ultimately victory.

Atherton Roosters senior official Darryl Day said Blain was extremely pleased with his side’s heart and fighting spirit.

“Dean Howard also played one of the best games so far for the club,” he added.

“Darren Grant and Adam Molloy were also really good for us.”

The Roosters face another heavyweight bout this Sunday, where they will travel to Vico Oval and face the Kangaroos.

Second division Bulls dominate Mareeba Bulls second division men had an expected 5-1 win against the Southside Comets last Friday night. The Mareeba boys dominated with numerous chances, but failed to convert them all.

Veterans Sandro Soncin and Robert Battistin made a comeback after 10 years and were welcomed back to the field.

Adrian Vecchio-Ruggeri scored the goal

of the season with a thunderous drive from just inside his own half with the ball dipping just under the crossbar.

Keeper Mark Plowman had an outstanding night pulling off some world class saves in the box.

Match goal scorers were Mario Terranova (2), Sandro Soncin (1), Jacob Day (1) and Adrian Vecchio -Ruggeri (1).

Red Devils catch Barras for dinner

The Stingrays are keen to defend their 2014 title and are currently tied with the Red Devils in 1st place.

By Justin Fris

THE Red Devils consolidated their title aspirations, after a clinical 67-42 victory over the Barras in last Thursday night’s round eight match up.

Andy Harris was nothing short of exceptional in the victory, with his speed and offensive rebounding staples to his side’s success.

The Barras, who fielded a vastly different line-up, never wavered in enthusiasm and worked together as a cohesive unit until the final whistle.

Superb shooting is nothing new for the Devils and their first quarter typified this trend. Going 10/15 really set a good tone for the game, with players making calculated baskets.

Barras players refused to let discouragement rule over them, and gradually worked their way back into the contest by quarter time, only trailing 20-14.

It was during the second quarter when Harris began to stamp his authority on the match. His appetite for competing for every pass was capitalised by his teammates.

Clinton Cameron was the primary scoring focus for the home side, finishing with 22 points on the night.

Cameron was ably supported by Juni Bordeos, who continued his recent good form with 21 points, which covered for the dynamic Clinton Eales who didn’t play.

Across the other side, Tommy Harvey was a shining light for the Barras, finishing with a game high 31 points.

Leading 39-25 at the half, the Red Devils didn’t really need to break stride in the second half, but the Barras showed signs toward the end that they can compete against the upper echelons of the table.

The MBA Deadleys got a critical victory against Express, recording a 38-25 win. Joshua McAulay was best afield for the winners with 12 points, with the Cater brothers also playing a solid role in proceedings.

Daniel Vecchio-Ruggeri played a lone hand for Express, scoring 15 points and doing all he could in trying to turn the tide.

Victory saw the MBA Deadleys create a four point gap in 3rd place ahead of Express, with seven rounds left to play.

In the final fixture of the evening, the Stingrays held equal top billing with the Red Devils, after defeating the Comets 43-34.

Tyson Tatti backed up from an earlier match and starred for the ‘Rays with 14 points, while Fabio Nocilla top scored for the Comets with 18 points.

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HUGE RANGE COMING SOON! > 13 Mazda 2 Auto Hatch > 12 Ford Fiesta Manual Hatch > 12 Mazda 3 Manual Hatch > 09 Mazda CX-9 Auto Wagon > 09 Mitsubishi Lancer RX Manual Hatch

> 06 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Auto Sedan > 06 Ford Falcon Futura Auto Wagon > 04 Mazda 3 Neo Manual Sedan > 01 Toyota Landcruiser GXL Auto Wagon

WARRANTY AVAILABLE ON ALL USED VEHICLES - ENQUIRE TODAY! *All prices inclusive of Government Statutory Charges

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