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Debutantes shine at ball 15 young ladies were officially introduced to society on Saturday, May 2, at the annual Mareeba Debutante Ball. Photos by Peter Roy, page 12.

TRC negotiates By Justin Fris

ABLELANDS Regional Council CEO Ian Church has reaffirmed Council’s commitment to its workforce, amid recent contrary claims from disenchanted union representatives. The Services Union – who released information last Thursday hinting that TRC employees could be caught in a wage freeze – said they were concerned that TRC employees could potentially lose current working conditions if terms of a certified agreement could not be agreed between both parties. Mr Church openly told The Express that it was TRC management’s desire to ensure that no em-

ployee was left worse off under any signed certified agreement. “It is highly disappointing that this sensitive matter of employee remuneration and conditions is being played out in our local media through the instigation of Brisbane based representatives,” he said. “[Representatives] that have not played any role in the collaborative negotiations undertaken to create a fair and equitable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) for our staff, and who obviously have no concern regarding the negative impacts that this could have on our workplace morale, community perception of our employees and Council as a community service organisation. “Throughout the negotiation process we have

been open and transparent, reiterating our desire that no employee shall be worse off than under current conditions and providing an agreement that our community can afford.” In a written statement, Secretary of The Services Union Neil Henderson said the union had written to TRC Mayor Rosa Lee Long, Mr Church and councillors and asked for a 12 month freeze on negations, while changes to the Industrial Relations Act were implemented; in a bid to protect employee conditions. “This request, as well as that of a long overdue interim pay increase for hard working Council employees, was rejected,” Mr Henderson said. “This is extremely disappointing. It would appear council management are intent on punish-

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ing their employees by freezing their overdue wages.” In a bid to clean the air and clearly define the current situation, Mr Church has provided context into the situation facing TRC management at the negotiation table. “On Tuesday, December 2, the Enterprise Bargaining Committee (EBC) met in Atherton to commence negotiations on a new Certified Agreement for TRC employees,” he said. “Management representatives met with the organisers and employee delegates of three unions: the AWU, the Services Union and CFMEU. At this meeting, TRC management provided the following negotiating principles: CONTINUED PAGE 3

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Scouts honour 100 years of tradition By Justin Fris THE Mareeba Scouts are celebrating 100 years of tradition in 2015, having provided a solid foundation for young people in the town. Celebrations will culminate on August 8 and 9, when members will participate in a series of exciting events. These will include a street parade, bush dance, a memorabilia display, along with a rally involving all members of the FNQ District Scout Association. Jess Fealy-who has been involved with the Mareeba Scouts for just over a year- said participation had increased steadily after a small decline in recent years. “I feel it’s partially down to parents realising that their kids are spending too much time indoors behind a screen,” she said. “Scouts provide a fantastic opportunity for children to complete activities outdoors and develop a strong sense of community.” Across the Tablelands, scouts organisations have had a solid and proud tradition. Atherton’s group recently celebrated 100 years, with Herberton and Ravenshoe not too far behind. Ms Fealy outlined the level of commitment that herself and other volunteers put into ensuring all

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STUDENTS at St Thomas’s Parish School in Mareeba will participate in an education-based workshop today (Wednesday), focussed on personal safety that will provide students with the tools to stay safe. The ‘Ditto’s Keep Safe Adventure Show’ programwhich is designed to empower young children through both education and skill development- is a 40 minute presentation facilitated by the ‘Bravehearts’ organisation. Over 440,000 students have taken part in the national program since 2008, with over 25,000 children from the Far North participating last year alone. Bravehearts CEO (and founder) Hetty Johnson said the program provided a wealth of education for children up to the age of eight. “We know that child

sexual assault is for the most part preventable and educating and empowering children is paramount to prevention and so important for us to do as parents, educators, carers and members of the community,” she said. “Since the program’s introduction in Queensland it has really been endorsed by schools which has given us a significant boost towards our commitment to reaching every child across the state with our safety message.” St Thomas’s Assistant Principal (Religious Education) Kathy Fleming said the Bravehearts program carried on from the commitment St Thomas’s staff have toward encouraging and providing positive relationships amongst their students. (L-R) Skye Heath, Jazz Heath and Henry Brammer will all be in the audience for the ‘Ditto Show’ today.

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do, so we encourage any former scouts or parents who would like to get on board that they are more than welcome.” Members would like to thank the involvement of the Bendigo Community Bank, who have generously offered to sponsor the celebrations in August.

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Airport upgrade starts to take off By Justin Fris PALASZCZUK Government minister Dr Anthony Lynham reaffirmed the ALP’s commitment to providing a $13 million upgrade to the Mareeba Airport last Wednesday. Dr Lynham spent time discussing local projects with Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore, along with addressing local councillors and the media. Independent Member for Cook Billy Gordon was a notable no-show at the major electorate announcement, but this failed to dampen proceedings. Dr Lynham said the project was a ‘wonderful investment’ for Mareebawhich will cover core components of

the airport- including an upgraded runway and new international flight school. “It’s a wonderful investment for Mareeba,” he said. “It’s $13 million for the development of the airport, which includes the runway, taxi-way and overall airport precinct. “It’s a big step for Mareeba and it’s actually quite a wonderful step. You can see that Cairns is becoming an extremely busy airport; fees are increasing for general aviation in Cairns. It would be lovely to have a lot of that general aviation re-directed here to Mareeba. “It will be a big boost for Mareeba Airport, a big boost to Mareeba in general.” Dr Lynham added that the new fa-

cilities could open the door for more direct flights in and out of the airport, which could significantly boost tourism on the Tablelands. More regional funding opportunities will be available for the Cook electorate by the end of the year, which could build on giant strides taken over the last few years. Mayor Gilmore said the airport was a real asset to the shire and the project would help the facility fulfil its potential. “The airport is now on the cusp of realising its potential,” he said. “As a generator of jobs, skills and as an income generator across the Tablelands. “Not only just in Mareeba, but this is a significant step forward.”

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TRC commits to equitable negotiation From Page 1 • Minimise disadvantage to any (existing) employee and retention of existing conditions to the extent possible within Council’s capacity to pay – underlying philosophy: treat staff fairly and with respect • New award industrial standards for all local government employees need to be adopted in line with community employment standards • Affordability (Council’s ability to pay; community capacity to pay) a key consideration (everything has a financial cost or benefit) • TRC conditions in excess of award standards (and community standards) • A need to keep all decisions administratively simple to minimise cost of payroll administration

(eg rolling up allowances) “Within the negotiating timeframe, Labor officially formed government in Queensland. “At this time, (February 18) Council reiterated a desire to negotiate in good faith to achieve some certainty for staff. “Through a staff survey, maintaining five weeks annual leave and a pay increase were the most important conditions for our workforce. “Approximately two thirds of respondents indicated a willingness to accept a lower pay increase to maintain five weeks annual leave and an overwhelming majority (77 per cent) of respondents indicated a willingness to accept a higher pay increase to roll up certain allowances into the base rate. “This feedback from staff, along with qualitative

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Wind farm will provide local jobs EMPLOYMENT on the Tablelands is set to receive a boost, in light of the Palaszczuk Government’s decision to approve the Mt Emerald Wind Farm development. Regardless on whether you are for or against the project, there is little doubt more employment opportunities for the Tablelands is essential for the region to move forward. Several different roles will be required to encompass the sheer size of the project, which could potentially inject more money into the local economy. A construction crew of between 100-150 will be need-

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Wind farm benefits for the Tablelands WHEN discussing benefits and legacies behind any particular project, it is advisable to go deep beyond the surface. Consultants (Jacobs Group) provided a detailed Economic Impact Assessment for the Mount Emerald Wind Farm project. This assessment included an investigation into economic, agricultural, business and social, tourism, property, and energy supply impacts due to the wind farm. Expenditure required for construction and operation of the Mt Emerald Wind Farm would have a positive economic contribution to output, value added, employment and household income in the local and regional study areas and the broader Queensland and domestic economy. Overall, the impact assessment found: • Total domestic expenditure for construction is anticipated to be around $188.7 million, 60 per cent ($113 million) of which would be spent in the Far North Queensland region. • Total expenditure (for the entire project life cycle – two years construction and 25 years operation) in the regional area would be around $426.2 million,

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far as weather disasters are concerned. “So why is it only Far North Qld that is hit with exorbitant rises in insurance premiums?” Local financial advisor Ross Cardillo slammed the inconsistency of insurance premium circumstances across Australia, believing some residents further south often don’t go to the lengths to avoid disasters, as is expected in FNQ. “I keep asking the question, which is yet to be answered,” he said. “Down south, where they have these massive bushfires every couple of years, from what I have been able to ascertain, most of those houses are built in a ridiculous situation. “There are literally trees coming through the windows. So I’m sorry, in my opinion, that home owner should not be eligible to buy insurance, because of the way they have kept their home. Mr Cardillo added: “Part of the insurance contract law states, you must keep your house in a reasonable state of repair and out of danger. “Now (if) you’re allowing trees to grown in through a window, it is pretty obvious if there is a fire, there is going to be danger. In North Queensland, we do everything we can to minimise losses, increasing building standards, which ultimately cost us more money. “And yet, we can’t control things if a cyclone comes and blows the roof off our house. “But if you are stupid enough to build your house down south amongst a picket of trees, your house shouldn’t be insurable.”

By Justin Fris A phrase coined by former Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Mick Borzi is becoming disturbingly clear for residents in the Far North. Borzi famously once said: “FNQ doesn’t stand for ‘Far North Queensland’; it stands for ‘Forgotten’ North Queensland.” This statement is an accurate portrayal of skyrocketing insurance premiums, which all FNQ residents are slugged with whether they like it or not. Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch has gone into bat for the region, and has welcomed a recent $2million investment from the Abbott Government, which in turn has established a new taskforce dubbed: ‘Northern Australia Insurance Premiums Taskforce’ Federal Member for Kennedy, Bob Katter took a different tact, saying he was staggered that Sydney residents would not face any increase in their premiums, despite a hefty damage bill from recent storms hanging over the city. “The hail storm in Sydney a few years back was at the time reportedly the worst financial insurance disaster in Australian history, with the Newcastle earthquake running not far behind,” he said. “The recent hail storms in Brisbane reportedly saw a damage bill of over $300 million yet the insurance companies made an announcement there’d be no change in rates. “The large proportion of Australia’s population is centered on the Sydney to Brisbane axis and they hold their own as

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Community Update... Wi �� n� �p� � ... Mareeba State High School was recently externally reviewed against National standards around school improvement. The review was extensive, taking three reviewers four days to interview the full range of staff, students, parents, community and business. The review report arrived last week and I am pleased to let you know that the school is in a sound position. The school was commended for how the school supports students to succeed through a pathways focus, positive behaviour support and the opportunities for gifted and talented students. The coaching and feedback that teachers receive on their performance in the classroom was also commended. Overall, it means that the school is well-placed to take on the challenges of the NAPLAN Preparation As students in Years 7 and 9 gear up for the upcoming NAPLAN Tests, they have been engaged in a near future. The executive summary is on the school’s website and the full report will be used range of activities that will hone their test-taking skills and improve their literacy and numeracy in a range of subject areas, including English and Maths. The national tests take place in Week 4 of this to determine the direction of the school in 2016-2019. term, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings of 12-14 May. DarrenÊJones – Acting Deputy Principal, Curriculum Jo Soothill, MSHS Principal

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NAPLAN Preparation As students in Years 7 and 9 gear up for the upcoming NAPLAN Tests, they have been engaged in a range of activities that will hone their test-taking skills and improve their literacy and numeracy in a range of subject areas, including English and Maths. The national tests take place in Week 4 of this term, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings of 12-14 May. Darren Jones Acting Deputy Principal, Curriculum

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On Friday April 24, Mareeba High hosted the District Swimming Carnival. The competition was very strong with only a difference of 50 points between first and third place. Congratulations to both Kyle Hastie (2003 Age champion) and Joshua Theakston (2001 Age champion). Congratulations also to the team from St Stephens who were overall champions narrowly beating us by 30 points. Well done. Michelle Cifuentes Teacher, Sports Co-ordinator

country was held on April 2. The competition was strong and the event was bigger than ever. Congratulations to McKinlay House that was the overall champion. Fantastic to see so many of our younger students doing so well. District cross country will be held this Friday, May 1, in Ravenshoe.

Good luck to all members of our district cross country team!

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Australia participated in the Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad. The competition tests students’ team work, deductive reasoning and logic skills. In Queensland, 89 teams with 353 competitors battled it out for the chance to compete in the National Final. Mareeba SHS entered the competition for the first time this year with just one team of four students: Tristan Burford-Baynes, Jessica Heggie, Bradley Newlands and Zane Singleton. This team came sixth in Queensland and was awarded Gold Certificates of achievement, a fantastic result. Congratulations. Christina Ellacott Gifted Education Mentor, Gifted & Talented Coordinator, Senior Teacher

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‘Financial wizard’ to visit FNQ By Justin Fris FINANCIAL expert Noel Whittaker will be making a sweeping visit to the Tablelands, in a bid to pass on financial tips to local residents. Mr Whittaker- who has established success in both finance and the mediawill be visiting Croydon, Georgetown and Mareeba later in the month. Facilitated by the Northern Gulf Resource Management Group, Mr Whittaker will provide his ‘Golden Rules of Wealth’ to members of the audience. Involved in finance for the best part of 30 years, Noel was awarded the ‘Australian Investment Planner of the Year’ in 1988 and has written several novels on financial gain and wealth. NGRM Education Officer Erica Blumson said the Mareeba workshop will be held on May 20 (Wednesday) in the

Mitchell room within the DAF office. “Noel will talk around for an hour, with a Q and A session held directly after it,” she said. “People are encouraged to come along as all questions will be open from the floor.” Ms Blumson added that members of the wider community were encouraged to attend, although organisers were especially interested in engaging local land owners. If you would like to make a reservation for the workshop, please contact Jennifer Pugh on 4062 1330.

A grevillea for every occasion... Grevilleas are just about the all-time favourite native plants. And for good reason! They’re fast growing and hardy. They’re really easy to grow. They flower prolifically and for most of the year. They attract all sorts of beautiful native birds. There’s a wide range of flower colours from white to pink to orange. They come in all sizes from ground covers to larger shrubs. What more could you ask? At the moment, we have over 30 different varieties in stock at Yuruga. Wow! Starting at ground level …. The Mt Brockman Grevillea (Grevillea formosa) from the top end of the NT is one of the most sought-after grevilleas for tropical gardens because of its low-growing, dense spreading habit and masses of golden yellow toothbrush flowers. The prostrate forms of Grevillea banksii are also popular, coming in both red and white flowers. Some of the most widely grown and popular grevilleas are Robyn Gordon, Superb, Coconut Ice and Ned Kelly. These four varieties have been around for decades, and have proven to be hardy and reliable in just about most climates. They grow into dense bushy shrubs about 1 to 2 metres high, and have red or pink-red flowers all year round. The larger shrubs bring the variety of flower colours. There’s pink flowers (Pink Surprise), yellow (Sandra Gordon), salmon pink (Caboolture, Caloundra Gem, Kay Williams), white (Moonlight), red (Banksii and Long John), and orange (Honey Gem). Then there’s grevilleas for the enthusiasts … species like Grevillea venusta and our local Grevillea glossadenia and G pteridifolia, and varieties with wonderful names. And for those of you who live in the cooler parts of the Tablelands such as Wondecla, Herberton and Ravenshoe, there are some beautiful cool-climate varieties such as Forest Rambler, John Evans, Lilliane, Poorinda Peter, Red Sunset, Winparra Gem and rosmarinifolia. The only trick to growing grevilleas successfully is to ensure that they are planted in an open, well-drained, sunny position. They dislike being crowded-in or shadedout. And they are fussy about fertiliser (high phosphorous fertilisers will kill them), but luckily they thrive in low nutrient situations so fertilising is not essential. And the very best thing about grevilleas is the myriad birds they attract. And once you have a population of native birds established in your garden, you’ve got a working party of natural pest controllers on the job all day every day. Grevilleas …. every garden should have one (or three or four…)!

See you at Yuruga, and happy gardening!

Coralie Cooper with husband Brad and son Tom trying to get a recycling service started in Mareeba Shire.

Bid to bring back recycling In today’s throwaway world, you could be forgiven for thinking that everything we throw out will go into the big waste dump in the sky, never to be seen again. Unfortunately not, it goes into the waste dump right here in our own district. Some concerned local residents living in the Mareeba Shire are asking: Where is our recycling service? Coralie Cooper and Cate Adams have started up a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/recyclingmareeba) and have begun circulating a petition, along with sending a letter to council to see if recycling can be reintroduced to the Mareeba Shire. As we use more and more disposable products like plastics, cardboard, glass metal and paper (to name but a few), we need to be more aware of where these products will end up. Larger items like cars, fridges and building waste no longer have a 20 to 30 year use by date and are increasingly becoming throwaway items; and are also contributing to the waste problem.

Coralie said: “Newcomers to the Shire that have yellow bins automatically think that there is a recycling service here; but then they never get picked up because there is no service. “Having a ‘Clean Up Australia Day’ once a year is not good enough; we need to keep it clean every day. “If you would like to have a recycling service in your community you can be heard by adding your signature to the petition that will be posted around town. If you are a business owner and would like to host the petition please let us know.” Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore acknowledged receiving the letter and said that recycling had been removed by a previous council because of the cost involved. He said he would discuss the viability of recycling with councillors and management to see if it could be considered in the future. The group can be reached via Facebook: www. facebook.com/recyclingmareeba or you can email recyclingmareeba@gmail.com.

Have Breakfast With MICK HAY 5.00am - 9.00am

The JOHN LAWS Show from 9.00am - 12 noon

Join PAUL BLUNT For Lunch 12 noon - 1.00pm

MATT BRIDSON Early Afternoons 1.00pm - 3.00pm

AL KIRTON Drives You Home from 3.00pm - 6.00pm

ALAN JONES Highlights 6.00pm - 7.00pm

From all the Yuruga Staff

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Mother’s Day Spoil your mum this Sunday - May 10

Treat Mum to brekkie and a movie INDULGE mum this Sunday with a gourmet breakfast on the back deck, followed by everyone’s favourite movie ‘The Sound of Music’. Situated in the heart of town, the Mareeba RSL Club knows just how special your mum is, so give her the morning off to relax and surprise her with a scrumptious breakfast and movie. Breakfast is available from 8am to 10.30am on Sunday. Adults are $20 per person, kids 3-10 $7.00 and under 3 are free. On the menu is traditional hot and cold selections of bacon, sausages, grilled tomatoes, hash brows, scrambled eggs, savoury mince, croissants,

a selection of danish’s, toast and tea, coffee and juice. After breakfast ‘The Sound of Music’ movie will be screened at 11am in the cinema for only $10.50 per person and $9.00 for school aged children. Make sure you start this Sunday the right way and let your mum relax and enjoy the morning with her loved ones and best of all no fuss and no cleaning afterwards for anyone. Surprise your mum and book for breakfast and/or the Sound of Music movie today. Bookings are preferred, but walk ins are welcome. Phone the Mareeba RSL on 4092 1396.

Flowers and gifts just for mum Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Nothing says “I love you Mum and thanks for all that you do”, more than a beautiful arrangement of fresh flowers. The experienced and creative team at Floral Magic in Mareeba have this Mother’s Day covered. Floral Magic can create a special arrangement just for your mum, using her favourite colour or flower. Choose from fresh and silk flower bouquets and arrangements and for a little something extra chocolate, balloons, bears and unique gift ideas are also available and can be created into something special for your mum. If mum lives away, interstate or overseas -

SPOIL MUM THIS SUNDAY WITH A SURPRISE SHE WILL LOVE!

show your mum how much you care with a beautiful bunch of fresh flowers. Mareeba Roses are now taking orders for Mother’s Day, or drop by on Sunday to choose from the arrangements available. Located on the Kennedy Highway, Mareeba. Phone Nicole and team on 4092 1754.

Talk to Helen and the team at Floral Magic today for your perfect Mother’s Day gift. Located at 13 Hort Street, Mareeba. Phone 4092 5660, or email your orders direct to floralmagic@bigpond.com.au

Where would we be without Mum?

 Bouquets  Arrangements  Chocolate Arrangements  Balloons  Unique Gift Ideas  Interﬂora Agent

Fresh flowers just for mum

Floral Magic can arrange for deliveries to her door through Interflora worldwide. Floral Magic has the largest selection of flowers to choose from including roses, carnations, orchids and Lilly’s, just to name a few. Floral Magic will be open early for your convenience form 7.00am this Sunday (Mother’s Day) until sold out. Delivery and pre-orders are welcome.

OPEN FROM 7AM UNTIL SOLD OUT!

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3 Hort St, Mareeba P: 4092 5660 E: floralmagic@bigpond.com.au

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Show your Mum how much you care this Mother's Day with fresh ﬂowers from Mareeba Roses. Beautiful Fresh Flower Bouquets and Unique Floral Arrangements P: 4092 1754 A: Kennedy Highway, Mareeba Florist & (Follow the signs) Flower Farm www.mareebaroses.com.au

Treat Mum this Mother’s Day!

Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day Breakfast ONE SHOW ONLY! SUNDAY MAY 10 @ 11AM SUNDAY MAY 10, 8am- 10.30am SPECIAL PRICE: Adults: $10.50 School Children $9

Buffet: $20.00 Per Person Children $7.00 - Under 3 FREE

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T H IS Y SU N DA M AY 10

Lunch

Enjoy Mother’s Day at the

MAREEBA INTERNATIONAL CLUB

with a Buﬀet Roast Lunch $20 PER PERSON - CHILDREN TO 12 YEARS $13

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL: 4093 2153 A/HOURS

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entertainment

By Justin Fris

MUSIC lovers will be treated to a smorgasbord of musical talent, with Kuranda’s Roots festival pencilled in for June 12 and 13. Held at ‘The Billabong’ (186 Mount Haren Rd, Kuranda), the festival will cover several different genres, and gives a unique opportunity for Far North artists to perform alongside international and national artists. Headlining the 2015 line-up is internationally fabled bass and reggae producer Dub Terminator, along with Melbourne-based Kodiak Kid. Alongside these household names, the Far North will be healthily represented with local acts The Dialers, The Montgomery Brothers and Torres Strait guitar talent, Chris Tamwoy. It should be noted this festival is far more than a myriad of musical sets; there will also be a series of educational workshops, which are always eagerly participated by those in at-

tendance. These workshops will include: storytelling, poets breakfast, yoga, weaving and even an electro hula hoop exhibition. A ‘Children’s Space’ will add to an inclusive theme, where youngsters will be able to participate in activities such as painting and tie dying. Kuranda Roots Festival publicity coordinator Kitty Clignett said there were plenty of benefits of having the event in such a picturesque backdrop. “There’s a real fresh new crop of young adults who are now attending the event each year,” she said. “The ‘Island Vibes’ festival is our sister festival and is very much a family friendly event.” For those who would like to purchase early bird tickets to the festival, the following outlets in Kuranda have tickets available: Jungle Juice (located within Kuranda Markets) or Kuranda Healing (opposite the Kuranda Post Office).

Getting back to their roots

ABRUZZI NIGHT JOIN THE MAREEBA INTERNATIONAL CLUB FOR AN ABRUZZI NIGHT TRADITIONAL GNOCCHI & PORK ON A SPIT

16TH MAY, 2015 AT 7.00PM Music by WARNER

PRICE: $30 PER PERSON 5 CHILD TO 12 YEARS: $1 BOOKINGS: A/HOURS 4093 2153

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RISING SUN MOVIE NEWS PITCH PERFECT 2

The Bella's are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bella's are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bella's take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an International competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood, and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bella's can hopefully accomplish their dream

THE LONGEST RIDE

Sophia (Britt Robertson) has landed an in-

PITCH Perfect 2, starring Anna Kendrick and Australian star Rebel Wilson, is the big new movie on the Rising Sun screen this week. It's fun, it's music, it's great entertainment and it comes to Mareeba at exactly the same time as the rest of Australia. Continuing this week is the biggest movie of the year AVENGERS – AGE OF ULTRON, the delightful TINKERBELL,

ternship 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 lifechanging 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.

TINKERBELL AND THE LEGEND OF THE NEVERENDING BEAST Fun and talented animal fairy Fawn believes you can't judge a book by its cover, or an ani-

plus there are two last chances to watch the amazing drama THE LONGEST RIDE. On Mother's Day, there is a once off 50th Anniversary screening of THE SOUND OF MUSIC. This incredible film, one of the biggest motion pictures of all time, has been remastered into state of the art digital to give a whole new cinema experience. mysterious Ultron (voice of James Spader) emerges, the team must reassemble in order to stop the terrifying technological villain hellbent 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.

mal by its fangs, so she befriends a huge and mysterious creature known as the NeverBeast. While Tinkerbell and her friends aren't so sure about this scary addition to Pixie Hollow, the elite Scout Fairies set out to capture the monster before he destroys their home. Fawn must trust her heart and take a leap of faith if she hopes to rally the girls to save the NeverBeast.

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

Marvellous Mother’s Day at Clancy’s Lagoon Visitor Centre, Mareeba Wetlands You are invited to join us for afternoon tea, boat cruises, live music, scrumptious goodies and a glass of bubbly for all mums!

This Sunday, May 10th from 3pm

WEEKLY SPECIALS MONDAYS: Fish, Chips & Salad $12

Including a stubby of Yenda Golden Ale

TUESDAYS: Steak, Chips & Salad $15

SUNDAY 10TH MAY

Buffet: $20.00 Per Person Children $7.00 - Under 3 FREE RISING SUN CINEMA - ONE SHOW ONLY!! THE SOUND OF MUSIC @ 11AM Digitally remastered to celebrate the 50th Anniversary! SPECIAL PRICE ALL ADULTS $10.50

Including a schooner Great Northern 3.5

LIVE BAND: GIRL RADIO FROM 9PM THIS FRIDAY - NO COVER CHARGE

WEDNESDAYS: Chicken Schnitzel, Chips & Salad $15

Including a schooner of Alehouse

RAFFLES

THURSDAYS FROM 6PM FRIDAYS FROM 6PM SATURDAYS FROM 12PM

BINGO

SUNDAYS FROM 10AM MEAT TRAYS & 6 PACKS UP FOR GRABS!! ALL PROFITS FROM THE RAFFLES GOES TO THE RSL COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM

NOW SHOWING

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Digger’s Bistro Mother’s Day Breakfast

THE WINDMILL

It’s all excitement at Mareeba Heritage Centre. Negotiations are currently underway to remove a 110 year old historical house from the corner of Strattman and Keeble Streets to its new site at Mareeba Heritage Centre. The house was originally built by the owner of Mareeba’s first sawmill, Mr. Jamieson, in 1905. We will be reporting regularly on this move, but this action has led us to research information on our resident windmill. In 1995, Inspector Tim Roach of Mareeba Police, had orders to remove the windmill at Chillagoe Police Station. He called upon willing Lions Club members John Beattie, Ron Blundell, John Wallace and Tom Braes, and the windmill was duly transported to Mareeba Heritage Centre on John Beattie’s truck. Here it has stayed for 20 years and we fondly use its image on our uniforms! However, we realised we needed the site for the incoming historical house. Last week, with the wonderfully precise help of Mr Dale Peebles, his helpful offsiders and 2 cranes, the windmill was carefully lifted over the fence and it now sits most comfortably in front of the Centre. Do pay us a visit and contemplate on the interesting history of “The Windmill”.

For further enquiries, please contact: Louise Mabbutt on 4092 2906 or Front Office 4092 5674 www.mareebaheritagecentre.com.au

This is a free event, but reservations are essential. Phone 4093 2514 or email info@wildlifequeensland.com.au

MareebaRSL

Mareeba Heritage Centre

LAST CHANCE! THE LONGEST RIDE (M) Wednesday 6th 10.30am Saturday 9th 3.00pm

AVENGERS - AGE OF ULTRON (M)

THE SOUND OF MUSIC (G) Sunday 10th 11am

PITCH PERFECT 2 (M) Thur 7th 10.30am, 1.30pm, 8.30pm Fri 8th 10.30am, 3.30pm, 8.30pm Sat 9th 12.15pm, 8.30pm NEW Sun 10th 3.45pm Mon 11th 5.30pm MOVIE Tues 12th 1.15pm, 6.15pm

Wed 6th 1.00pm Thur 7th 6.00pm Fri 8th 12.45pm, 5.45pm Sat 9th 5.45pm Sun 10th 6.00pm TINKERBELL AND THE LEGEND Mon 11th 8.00pm OF THE NEVERBEAST (G) Tues 12th 3.30pm, 8.30pm Sat 9th 10.30am, Sun 10th 2.15pm

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

Affordable home with extras

Looking for an affordable fam• Quiet Friendly neighbourhood ily home? Then look no further, this • Solar Power family home is located minutes from • Rumpas area downstairs Mareeba's CBD and only a short walk • Fully fenced 630m2 allotment to The Coffee Works in a quiet family Entertain with ease with a massive friendly neighbourhood. rear patio overlooking the fully fenced The home is complimented by the low maintenance backyard. Also situpolished timber floors giving you an ated on the 630m2 allotment is a solid intimate and homely feeling as soon concrete block 4x4m shed with an adas you walk in. Boasting three bed- ditional 3x3 garden shed giving you rooms and two bathrooms with a light plenty of storage space for your conand airy open plan dining and kitchen venience. There is an added bonus of area this home is sure to please. The solar power keeping your ever rising kitchen is brand new with ample cup- power bills to a minimum. board space and casement windows allowing a beautiful breeze to enter This home is almost set, allowthe home. Downstairs has a rumpas/ ing you to add your own personal media room perfect for keeping the touches. Contact the exclusive kids entertained. agent Vince Costas at Central Re• Three bedroom, two bathroom alty to arrange your private inspechome tion today. Phone 0419 926 691 or • Brand new kitchen 4092 2232. • Open plan dining and kitchen area • Polished timber Address: Jebreen Street, MAREEBA flooring Price: $275,000 NEG • Massive rear patio Agent: EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas • 4x4m concrete block Central Realty Mareeba shed plus garden shed Contact: 0419 926 691 • Walking distance to town and Coffee Works

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PROPERTY Positioned to sell OPEN HOME

Douglas 308 on 300 – a family oasis Lifestyle wrapped in lush surroundings featuring magnificent views and offering a wonderful sense of peace and serenity. This is a home that has ‘family’’ written all over it. Designed, built and presented to take full advantage of our Queensland summers, a place where youngsters can explore in complete safety and a covered entertainment area that will see many large gatherings of family and friends. Proposed construction located in the The Rise Country Estate, boasting a spacious 4387m2, a peaceful bush style country surrounds that presents as an enviable location that embraces all the wonderful elements of living in the country, only minutes from Mareeba, and 55 minutes to Cairns. The Douglas package offers a well thought out floor plan that will allow each family member their own space. Five spacious bedrooms, plus two bathrooms. The living areas are divine in their open plan design, including a family room, Living room and a separate media room, all interacting perfectly. This all opens to a lovely big covered area where

children can play table tennis and pool, make lunch, have a BBQ, no matter what the weather is doing.   Love to cook? You will love the designer kitchen, featuring a massive walk in pantry and your choice of cook tops and accessories. Possibly the 'jewel in the crown' is the stunning location at The Rise – somewhere to be experienced, not just seen. Come and explore the possibilities of building your dream home, at Yarrabee with Tropic Coast Homes. Package price $501,000 – house $359,000, land $142,000. (QBCC 1089966, all illustrations and pans and prices are a guide and& may change without notice, this schedule does not form any part of the final contract House and land are sold on separate Contracts). For all enquiries please contact Debbie Sweedman on 0409 321 000, or visit our sales office on Hastie Road, 10am to 3pm Tuesday through to Saturday, or any time by appointment.

OPEN HOME

This quality built “Tropic Coast” home is located in sought after “Amaroo Park “ Estate. It presents to the minute, is affordably priced and represents the perfect first home or investment. Property Features include: • Crisp neutral colours throughout • Tiled living areas and carpeted bedrooms • Four bedrooms with built-in robes and roller blinds • Master bedroom with ensuite • Air-conditioned living area and master bedroom • Generous galley style kitchen with gloss bench tops and dishwashAddress: er Price: • Laundry with Agent: storage cupboard • Fully fenced Contact: 905m2 allotment

with side access and sizeable rear yard • Previously rented for $390 per week It’s also conveniently located on the Cairns Side of Mareeba only a stone’s throw from Amaroo Park’s new Shopping and Medical Centre currently under construction. Inspection is a must – open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 12noon. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Peter Dwyer. Phone 0429 489 961. 188 Hastie Road, MAREEBA $359,000 EXCLUSIVE to Peter Dwyer Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0429 489 961

Lifestyle plus income

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

0417 700 468

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ALTITUDE

If you are looking for lifestyle and want to invest into something truly special come and explore Almaden. This six acres of wonderful property contains a caravan park right in the village centre. Due to local growth in the mining sector this business is bringing not just tourists but also quite a number of tradesmen and labour and it is doing better and better by the minute. Lovely setup on the old school grounds with the original school house playing a major role. Motel rooms, Safari Lodges, Bus, Caravan, House, pool and heaps more for you to see.

REALTY MAREEBA 4092 4100

PRICE REDUCTION - $595,000 • Dimbulah • Sheds / Quarters • 54.18 Ha / 133.8 Acres • Channel + Creek • Renovated House • Paddocks + Orchard

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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

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

REALTY MAREEBA

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

Inspect by appointment with Elizabeth Bors at Altitude Realty Mareeba. Phone 0437 921 648 or 4092 4100. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

ALMADEN $550,000 Elizabeth Bors Altitude Realty Mareeba 0437 921 648

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PROPERTY Renovators dream in Mareeba – inspect today DID time forget this one? Solid two bedroom concrete block home with sleep out, timber floors throughout, combined dining and lounge room, one bathroom, one toilet, single carport, 1239m2 allotment, all in a near central position. Contact Mareeba Real Estate Agencies on 4092 1556, or 0428 121 520, 0427 153 868. Email us at mrea4880@qld.chariot.net.au

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

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

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

Near New - 6 Years Old ClOse tO tOwN

4092 1556

This near new home could suit any keen investor or a first home buyer. • Unique design home wrapped around garage • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Large open plan living area • Private rear patio with huge backyard • Large 1000m2 block • Currently rented @ $350 per week Short drive to town and schools. Price: $349,000 Neg Contact: exclusive Agent Alex Srhoj 0403 343 692

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2 BEDROOM UNFURNISHED FLAT • ENTRY OR SLEEPOUT • COMBINED KITCHEN & DINING ROOM • SPACIOUS LOUNGE • 1 BATHROOM & TOILET • SINGLE CARPORT • HAS YARD • WALKING DISTANCE TO COLES & SCHOOL

$200 PER WEEK 7 Hort Street, Mareeba

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LU EXC Owners are very motivated and are tios and a sparkling in ground pool all looking at moving on. They will look on a 4215 m2 block only two minutes walk to St Stephens Catholic College. at all genuine offers. This family home is priced at Tucked away in a quiet leafy sought after area, this four bedroom + office $475,000 negotiable and only upon family home will amaze you with the inspecting will you truly appreciate the amount of space on offer. many features and size that this propFeaturing multiple living areas erty has to offer. including rumpus room and formal lounge. The country style kitchen fea- Open for inspection this Saturday, tures Tasmanian Oak cupboards, two May 9, from 9.30am to 10.30am at pantries plus a servery to the formal 19 Salihe Avenue, Mareeba. Condining room. tact agent Norma Moloney today The home has two bathrooms in- on 0417 541 126. cluding a spa in the main, an enormous laundry with numerous Address: 19 Salihe Avenue, MAREEBA cupboards and benchPrice: $475,000 NEG es. Agent: Norma Moloney There is a large Ray White Rural Mareeba covered entertainment Contact: 0417 541 126 area, front and side pa-

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15 Marinelli Drive, Mareeba $465,000 NEG EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLE DESTINATION        

Well designed executive home, landscaped gardens Four bedrooms, all air-conditioned Main bathroom, ensuite, plus guest's bathroom Modern kitchen, quality s/s appliances Open plan living area is light and airy Kirratech mineral pool and timber decking Super efficient Viron pool pump & sand filter Fully fenced, bush backdrop, 3x3m garden shed

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

Dear Vince & Remo, Thank you for achieving such great results regarding the sale of our property in Mareeba. Your well informed market appraisal, excellent property promotion and combined team work contributed a quick and efficient sale. We would not hesitate in recommending Central Realty to anyone buying or selling and in the future we would not hesitate to take advantage of your professional service once again. Stephen & Janelle Illes, Mareeba. Contact us today! Vince 0419 926 691 Remo 0401 969 473 Office: 4092 2232 www.crmareeba.com

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PROPERTY Blue ribbon acreage

The spacious modern family home is tucked away from street view on approximately 16 fenced acres and enjoys an overview of the property with its own permanent creek and beautiful grassed paddocks just perfect for your ponies. The homestead features open plan living with slate tiling throughout three spacious bedrooms with an open ensuite off the master and the other two bedrooms located on the far wing separated by central amenities. The gourmet kitchen easily services the main living and has a servery leading out to the veranda which also enjoys spectacular private views off the creek and the lower level of the property. The fully contained granny flat has just been fully refurbished featuring three air-conditioned bedrooms and undercover parking. On the properties upper level you'll find another entertainment/BBQ area with power and water and fully serviced cov-

EN P O

1619m2 – high density – preferred area

ered stables, wash-down bay and full blown working sand arena. The property has a riparian water right to pump from the creek and with a little imagination it wouldn't take much to create your own tropical oasis. Don't miss-out on this rare lifestyle property where all the thought and hard work has been done. For more information or to arrange a private inspection please call marketing agent Andrew Rogato on 0418 183 444. 4880.com.au/1P1191 Address: Price: Agent:

MAREEBA $540,000 Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 4092 5255 or 0418 183 444

Contact:

4092 5255

arguably WalkaMin’s best loCation!!

current house (STCA). A few large trees are able to be removed by the seller if the purchaser requires this. • 1619m2 High Density Residential Zoning • Within the preferred area for unit development • Less than 600m from Coles supermarket • Fully fenced, security screened, new kitchen and floor coverings • Current house rented at $240p.w This property is unique, brimming with potential and fresh on the market.

Less than 600m from the Coles Supermarket in Mareeba township rests this 1619m2 parcel, gleaming with potential. With 40.2m street frontage, a total of 1619m2 of High Density Residential Zoning and within the preferred area for unit development, this property is perfect for the developer and will be snapped up quickly. It is perfectly square in shape. The existing two bedroom plus nursery / sleep out, one bathroom home is positioned to one side of the parcel, allowing the purchaser to possibly build four x two Bedroom units down one side of the allotment, without removing the

For further information please contact Craig De Lai at Mareeba Property Office on 0407 823 530.

Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

RENOVATE 38 DOYLE ST

$479,000 NEg

www.4880.com.au/1P1371

Andrew 0418 183 444

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7 Wilga Street, Walkamin Inspect Saturday 11-11:45am

• 2 Titles = 1609m2 • Central Wood Heater • Dual Living Areas • Great Alfresco Areas

MAREEBA $250,000 NEG Craig De Lai Mareeba Property Office 0407 823 530

OFFERS CLOSE FRIDAY 8TH MAY AT 5PM

• “As is” condition • Work required • 1018m2 block • 3 bedroom timber home • Steel stumps • 2 bay shed • Walk to town

$85,000 Sophie Bozzo 0428 128 154

P: 4092 1355 A:191 Byrnes Street, Mareeba

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NEW TO THE MARKET 2

Modern Country design 4

26 Catherine Atherton Drive - Inspect Saturday 10-10:45am

• 1 Acre Block • Short Distance To CBD • Spaciously Designed • Private Back Patio

$412,000 Neg www.4880.com.au/1P1345 - Dallas 0447 809 804

outstanding aCreage

FaMily living!

• 2nd Kitchen, 3 Living Areas • Multiple Sheds • 2x Cold Rooms, Storage • 11 Meg Water Allocation $549,000 Neg www.4880.com.au/1P1185 Andrew 0418 183 444

• 728m2 Fenced Block • Tiled Rumpus Room • Paved Entertaining Area • Quiet Location $289,000 Neg www.4880.com.au/1P1259 Aurelia 0418 183 555

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• 3 bedrooms + office • Renovated kitchen • Timber floorboards • High ceilings • 11m x 8m shed • Separate 18m x 3.5m skillion shed

$256,000 NEG CraiG DE Lai 0407 823 530 P: 4092 1355 A:191 Byrnes Street, Mareeba

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Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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Be discreet and don’t reveal any personal information. Arguments may flare up in your home. Having your own business is a good idea. Come to your own conclusions rather than taking the word of someone else.

Taurus

ak e r b a e k a T and relax!

Wednesday 6th

Thursday 7th

Friday 8th

Saturday 9th

Sunday 10th

Monday 11th

Tuesday 12th

Tide Times 0404 1.30 0940 2.29 1601 0.78 2235 2.71

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Tide Times 0537 1.52 1101 1.99 1723 1.02

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You can count on getting a pat on the back for your efforts. You may have difficulties with someone close to you. You must not let fellow workers take advantage of your fine talents. May 22 to June 21

Cancer

June 22 to July 22

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July 23 to Aug 22

You are best to keep hard feelings to yourself. You can get good solid advice from relatives or close friends you trust. A need to express yourself may come out in creative ways. Aug 23 - Sept 23

A better diet, exercise, or a change to a relaxed atmosphere could be ways to soothe your nerves. You’ve been hurt before and could be again if you don’t play hard to get. Make plans to meet again in the near future.

Libra

WORD

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Don’t let others try to create unwarranted guilt if you can’t meet their demands. You really can’t do anything to change matters this month.

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

You’d be wise to control your spending so your debts don’t get out of hand. Do your job and don’t ask for favors. Travel will stimulate your need to experience exciting new things. Your family may not be pleased with your decisions.

Capricorn

ACROSS

Oct 24 to Nov 22

You can sort out any differences you have in an amiable manner. Spend time with friends or family. Family outings that aren’t expensive will be enjoyable and help strengthen ties.

Dec 22 to Jan 20

Age Balloon Bash Birth Born Bow Cake

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Your stubborn nature will backfire if you give your mate an ultimatum. If they want help that’s great, but if they try to take credit for your work, you will have to set them straight. You need to spend some time with individuals who have more experience than you.

Pisces

Candy Card Celebrate Clown Guests Happy Hat

Puzzle solutions

You can get ahead if you play your cards right. Be careful not to push your luck or take too much for granted when dealing on either a personal or professional level. Don’t expect support from your mate.

Aquarius

¼ cup vodka ¼ Irish cream 1 teaspoon instant coffee

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until ice cream is melted and everything is well combined. 2. Pour mixture through a strainer to filter out any small clumps of instant coffee. 3. Fill popsicle molds. Cover top with foil and poke a hole just large enough for a popsicle stick to fit through. 4. Freeze for at least four hours or overnight. (Freeze time will vary according to freezer setting and how full your freezer is). 5. Remove from the freezer and run hot water on the outside to remove popsicles from mold.

Overindulgence could cause problems for you with your loved ones. Make sure to arrange in advance to spend quality time together.

Virgo

Max 29o Min 17o

Method

You can bet officials will be waiting for you when you do. Involvement in groups of interest will bring you in touch with important individuals. You are best to stick to yourself this month.

Leo

Max 27o Min 17o

¾ cup chocolate ice cream ½ cup chocolate milk 1/3 cup Kahlua

April 21 to May 21

Gemini

Max 29o Min 18o

Pinata Pizza Present Receive Ribbon Sparkler Sweets

Toys Treat Wish Year

7. A small handheld tool with a curved scoop for lifting plants or earth. 8. On or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle. 9. A heap of combustible material, especially one for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony. 10. Deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying 11. Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else. 13. A heavy blow or stroke with a weapon or the hand. 15. A round stone fruit with juicy yellow flesh and downy pinkish-yellow skin. 16. The part of a golf course between a tee and the corresponding green, where the grass is kept short. 18. A pigment or paint traditionally used in some societies, to decorate the face and body before battle 19. A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action. 21. A powdery substance made by

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DOWN 1. An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food. 2. Lived in by the owner 3. The palace of the Moorish kings in Seville, Spain 4. Feeling weak, dizzy, or exhausted; about to lose consciousness 5. A court consisting of military or naval personnel appointed by a commander. 6. A typically British afternoon meal of tea served with scones, jams, and clotted cream. 12. Water chilled with or as if with ice. 14. An activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work 17. The same thing again used in lists indicated by a mark under the word or figure to be repeated. 20. Absence of difficulty or effort.

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There’s a good chance that they won’t come back. Someone you care about may let you down or criticize your methods. Organization will be the key to avoiding discord and family feuds.

calcining lime and clay, mixed with water to form mortar to make concrete. 22. Pester or harass someone in an aggressive or persistent manner.

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INDEX

business A Air Conditioning

Blinds

Childcare/ Kindergarten

DIRECTORY

Concerting Construction Curtains & Blinds

Fertilizer Floor Coverings Fuel Furniture

H Irrigation

Machinery - Truck Hire Motor Mechanic Mowing/ Slashing

Gas Glazier Graphic Design

Livestock Transport

Nurseries

Earthmoving Electrical Entertainment

AIR CONDITIONING

Handyman Services

CONSTRUCTION

Security Skip Bins

Pool Maintenance

Timber Transport

Photography

ELECTRICAL

Travel Tree Lopping

Venue Hire

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

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

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

Do it right the first time!

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

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.

HASTIE CENTRE FURNISHINGS GAS

• Driveways • Excavations • Cable Locations

Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care

FREE MEASURE & QUOTE!

EARTHMOVING

Supply & Fit

CHILDCARE

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

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

Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL

Budget Blinds, Curtains and Materials

For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619

Trust the BLIND specialists!

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

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

FURNITURE

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

BLINDS

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

Mobile 0448 856 187

96 James Street, Mareeba

BLINDS

MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE

Residential • Commercial • Phones Repairs/Maintenance • Airconditioners

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

Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote

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business

GRAPHIC DESIGN

HIC D E

G SI

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

Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!

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

HANDYMAN

IRRIGATION

IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply

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

DIRECTORY MOTOR MECHANIC

MAREEBA MOTORS

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

Phone/Fax: 4092 3563

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

POOL MAINTENANCE

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

P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297

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

Phone 4092 2644 Fax 4092 4220

your local business guide NURSERY

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

For all security needs call...

Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063

Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au

RAD SKIPS (a subsidiary of skarott’s transport)

Skip BinS from 2m – 6m

LIMITED TIME ONLY

Call Dennis or Rachel on 4095 4777

FLat toP traiLer For Hay etc.

TRANSPORT

CHARLIE’S BROMELIADS

TRUCK & BACKHOE

Monster Bromeliad Sale

BACKHOE WATER TRUCK TIPPER & FLOAT HIRE

210 McGrath Road, Mareeba

GUARANTEED!

MOWING/ SLASHING

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

Call Jon Lambert TRAVEL

35000 Litre Tank

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

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

P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916

Water cartage

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

TABLELANDS TREELOPPING

SKIP BINS

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

HIRE

TIMBER

TREE LOPPING

From a 24ft Body Truck to 4 Decks

MACHINERY/ TRUCK HIRE

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

5 Willow Road, Tolga PO Box 385, Tolga Q.4882 en it be nice! PHONE: (07) 4095 4770 Wood FAX: (07) 4095 4758 - Timber Hotline 1800 658 377

Livestock transPort

ABN: 74 629 292 635

LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR

MALIN REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT

PLUMBING

LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT

Phone: 0429 966 280

TRANSPORT

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

Peter Roy Photographer

Weddings Birthdays Sport Portraits Real Estate Special Events

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

W: peterroyphotographer.com.au

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

CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY

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

4035 2034

CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME

Without a travel agent you’re on your own!

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

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

MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions! Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!

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

Birthday Happy 9th Birthday Jace Cureton for 7th May

Hope you have a great day!! Love from Mum, Dad, Layne & Mac.

For Sale

Wanted

WANTED Lime trees

for lease Phone: 0488 254 466

WANTED TO BUY House/Unit IN ANY CONDITION Post details/contact to:

HOUSE BUYER PO Box 2689, Mareeba Q.4880

got something you would like to sell? Let us help. Phone us, your friendly locally owned Newspaper today on 4092 3464 or call into our office at 159 Walsh Street, Mareeba.

Thank You

Pets

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

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Memoriam

Zelmira (Elvira) Merletti 26/06/26 – 12/05/14

It is hard to believe you are no longer here, We think of you, you feel so near. In some small way, every single day, Memories of you come our way.

Sadly missed by your loving daughters Angela, Lorenza, Isabella, Margie and families.

Payment SyStem

MUD TYRES • All 4WD PHONE: 0400 706 346

The Mareeba Express would like to inform it’s valued clients that we do not issue 7 day accounts, however we can extend to you the establishment of a regular 30 day account or the below methods of payment. eFtPOS, Direct Payment Facilities and Credit Card Option

FOr enquirieS PleaSe PhOne (07) 4092 3464

“Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.”

Ram, Sushma, Vivek & Venky.

Cheryl Tonkin Celebrant. Phone 0407 670 954 or Email NQCeremonies@ gmail.com

Livestock Chad Posselt lIVestoCK tRaNsPoRt

Advertising works. Call Natasha Burton at your friendly locally owned Newspaper on 4092 3464.

ALL DOGS MUST

Be Registered!

Miniature horses for sale. Ph 4092 1654.

Fines up to $227 apply. Mareeba Shire Council 1300 308 461 for further information

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

Church Notices 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 Experience Supernatural Healing of the Body, Soul & Spirit. Phone 4092 6888 9 Park Avenue, Mareeba

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www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au

Wherever you live, in town or on the farm…

PHONE 0408 876 313

WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday 10am & 6pm

The Express collects personal information to assist us in providing goods and services which you have requested to process competition entries, giveaways and to improve our products and services to you. We may be in touch by phone, mail, fax or internet to inform you of any services and promotions which may be of interest. If you would prefer us not to do so, please write to us at: The Express, Po Box 2243, Mareeba QlD. 4880 Access to your personal information can be obtained by calling (07) 4092 3464.

My name is Bobby and I am a kelpie cross about 18 months old. After wandering onto a property, I was able to stay there for a while but no longer. I seem to have no real vices and am a good all round dog. I would love to find my own forever home. View me on the website www.mareebaanimalrefuge.com.au or phone 40923060.

Pubic Notice

Wedding

Advertising works. Call Natasha Burton at your friendly locally owned Newspaper on 4092 3464.

Dearest Ann

Contact the refuge on 4092 3060 Hickling Avenue, Mareeba

2012 Honda Jazz, grey, auto, 40,000kms, good cond. $14,000. Ph 0488 089 612.

4wd / tyres

Antonio Favotto

Adopt-A-Pet

PhonE 0400 515 822

The Family of the late

Wish to sincerely thank everyone for their messages of sympathy, cards, ﬂowers and donations and to his friends who attended his funeral. Thank you also to the Pallbearers and Class of 1940 for their Guard of Honour. Our heartfelt thanks to the Gava and Montagner families for being there for Tony at the end. Special thanks to Glenda at Dimbulah Hospital, Queensland Ambulance Service, Dr Sophie Lam and Dr Margaret Purcell, Staﬀ at Liz Plummer Cancer Care Centre, Father John Sullivan and Monica and Guilfoyles Funeral Directors for their care, support and compassion.

fax us: 4092 6346

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God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say thank you?

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

CliniC tiMEs: 20th April to 31st July, 2015 Monday to Friday between 3pm and 4pm No appoiNtmeNt Necessary.

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.

Byrnes street Medical centre

Has flu vaccines available for anyone in the community. Administration will be bulk billed.

Flu vaccine clinic Wednesday 13th May contact reception on 4092 5900 to arrange. Winner of Order of the Eastern Star

Linen raffLe Marita read Thank you everyone!

Classified deadlines

4pm Friday prior to the next week’s publication

Advertising works. Phone us, your friendly locally owned Newspaper today on 4092 3464 or drop into our office located at 159 Walsh Street, Mareeba.

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CLASSIfieds What’s Coming Up!

Position Vacant

SAVINGS SPECIALIST Mareeba CAN you deliver exceptional customer service? As a Savings Specialist for the Mareeba Branch you will have the unique opportunity to assist customers realise their financial goals by listening and explaining the benefits of our extensive range of products and services, and proactively identifying products and services relevant to their needs. For more information or to apply, please visit www.careers.commbank.com.au and search using reference 4001549. We’re honoured to be the first Australian bank to receive the prestigious 2012 Catalyst Award for gender diversity.

Call us today to discuss afforable advertising options. Phone 4092 3464 or call into 159 Walsh Street, Mareeba.

SPRINGMOUNT WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY

ADMINISTRATION CLERK

An opportunity has become available at Springmount Waste Management Facility (SWMF) for an experienced Administration Clerk. The role will involve all administrative duties associated to operations of the Springmount Waste Facility and Woree Recovery Centre in Cairns. The position will be based at Springmount office, with some minor work required in Cairns at times. Duties will include but not be limited to inputting of accounts, payroll, daily plant tracking, record keeping and systems control. The successful applicant must be able to work unsupervised, be self motivated, and have solid time management skills, good knowledge of computer software programs, Microsoft word and excel. This will be a 30 hour, 5 days a week position, wage will be negotiated with successful applicant based upon relative experience. Further details contact Kevin Davies 0400 490 493. Written applications, including resume and 2 referees should be submitted by close of business Wednesday 13th May, 2015. Addressed to: the Manager, sWMF Po Box 1320, Walkamin Q. 4872 or email: kevin.davies@remondis.com.au

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Mareeba Uniting Church Markets. (Hall near Target) 8.30am - 2.30pm Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets. Merriland Hall, Atherton Show Grounds, Roberts Rd, Atherton. 7am till 12 noon. Q.C.W.A Craft Day. 9am C.W.A Hall Mareeba. All welcome - Cuppa.

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

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Community CELEBRATIONS

Celebrating 60 years of marriage Shirley, nee Debel and Bill Gordon were married in Mareeba 60 years ago on April 9. They have enjoyed several weeks of celebratory lunches and dinners with family and friends and are seen in the photograph (left) going through their brag book. Apart from family and friends there were messages of congratulations from The Queen and Qld Premier, The Governor General and The Qld Governor, the local State and Federal MPs, Mark Bailey and Graham Perrett as well as greetings from the Prime Minister and the leader of the Federal Opposition. Shirley and Bill now live at Yeerongpilly in Brisbane.

EXPRESS sPORT RESULTS MAREEBA GOLF CLUB Thursday Sporters 30th April WINNER: Peter Mullins, Runner Up : Brett Stallan, NTP: P Gofton #8 NTP: Brian Callow #13, RAFFLE: John Collins. Saturday Comp: 2nd May WINNER: Chris Hoyer Lui Dezen 46 C/B, Runnerup: Mike Blunt Ken Flood 46, NTP: #4 Eddie Wulf #8 Tim Lambert, #8 Jacqui Lambert, #11 Brian Brown, #13 Ron Blake RUNDOWN: 46 Tim Lambert Jacqui Lambert EAGLES NEST: Tim Lambert. Sunday Comp 3rd May WINNER: Charlie Berwick 42 C/B, R/up: Tim Lambert 42, NTP: #4 Chris Moore, #8 Tim Lambert, #11 Ken Baker, RUNDOWN: Kevin Dunn Kevin Moore ARCHERY On Sunday May 3rd, members of the Tableland Company of Archers and an international visitor shot the second round of their club target championships. Three members also shot practice rounds. The results are as follows: WA 50/720, Open Mens Compound - Adam Richards 688 (Club Record) and 677, Neil Stallard 560 and 566; Cadet Male Compound - William Smith 523 and 539 (Club Record) WA 35/720, Cub Male Compound - Daley Taylor 620 (Club Record) and 613 Cub Male Recurve - Neil Prince 521(Club Record) and 504, Congratulations to the athletes who set new club records. Next week, there will be coaching for beginners and visitors on Sunday 10 May, followed by a general meeting and a club shoot, at 9am at Kerribee Park Archery Range off Springs Road, Mareeba. Juniors are welcome to shoot the club round in the morning. Mareeba & Memorial Bowls Club

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Tuesday 28/4/15: Warehouse Bowls: Winners; cheryl, Nathan & Ken. Touchers: Adrian Pendenza, Nathan Ramsey & Robert Parker. Wednesday 29/5/15:- Winners: Amando Regarto, Norma Grey & Eileen Stevens, R/U Pat Hodgkinson, Katharine Wiltshire& Liz Plowman. Thursday 30/5/15:- Winners: Joan& Bruno Ciobo R/U Carmel & Aldo DeZen. Sunday 3/5/15: Winners: Ian Adcock, Luigi Bruno & John Barnes. 2/5/15 Srhoj Shield played at Atherton, Congratulations to Mareeba & Memorial Bowls Club who defeated by 74 pts it is 35the year since Srhoj Shield opened on 1981, Coming Events:- Tuesday : Warehouse Bowls 7pm, Wednesday: Mixed social Optional dress 1.30pm start, Thursday: self selected jacket pot pairs casual dress 1.30pm start, Sunday Mothers Day sponsored by Home Maid Delites casual dress 1.30pm start, club selected Selectors: Wednesday Katharine Wiltshire. Sunday: Barry Lynne 0. RAVENSHOE SPORTING SHOOTERS Saturday, May 2: Pistol Silhouette results - H. Poulos 10, C. Poulos 9, V. Rebech 7, S. Walters 2. Tuesday, May 5: Centrefire and Rimfire Benchrest Competitions. Wednesday, May 6: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice. Saturday, May 9: Pistol Practice and Competition. Rifle Practice. RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB May 3: Bertoldo electrical kindly sponsored today’s shoot at 600 yards. Sunny with light winds. Results for double 600, 10 shots comp. Target Rifle – J. Kuchel 100.11, S. Durham (Mareeba) 98.7, J. Anderson 92.5. FTR – C. Allman 120.11, P. Padgett 112.5, J. Anderson

105.3. Sunday, May 10: Double 600, 15 shots competition (8.30am start). Atherton Bowls Club Men: Wednesday 29 April winner R.Short T.DeBondi J.Payne G.Weare. Friday 1 May Self Selected Pairs overall winner R.Short V.Meisch 2nd round winner B.Fitzpatrick E.Crema. Saturday 18 April Srhoj Shield at Mareeba 204 pts Atherton 130 pts (Mareeba lead by 74 pts) Saturday 2 May return game at Atherton. Atherton 160 pts Mareeba 154 (Atherton lead by 6 pts) Mareeba retain shield by 68 pts for 2015). Many thanks to the Srhoj family for sponsoring this event between the two Clubs now in its 36 year. Saturday 9 May Lake Barrine Shield Yungaburra at 1.00 pm uniform dress.Selected nominations. G.Armenti,I.Armenti,D. Bushby,L.Cescotto,W.DeRaadt,P.Hitzke,G.Holland,K. Kitson,G.Kriesel, A.McLeod.M.Mackney,T.Marriott,R. Short,T.Sorensen,B.Walker,D.Bew,D.Cescotto,D. Cornwell, M.Fanna,C.Hobson,T.Johnson,A.Kitson,P. Kriesel,E.Kruck,J.Marriott,F.Payne,P.Way,W.Zeith. Reserves T.DeBondi,D.Toolen G.Low.Arrange own transport Sunday 31 May Visit from Silkwood Bowls Club. Names on sheet Sunday 14 June Mt Baldy Local Open Fours.Nominations now open. Ladies: Thursday, April 30 Winners were K. Treen, J. Dent, J. McHenry, and M Fanna. Prize winners were E. Tyrrell L Santin and P. Morris. Reminder that Ladies Maize Festival is Tuesday May 12 all names to be received by May 10. Atherton Golf Wednesday Sporters played stableford with Greg Brown winning on countback from Roy Murray-Prior

and Glen Lee third. NTPs 13 Scotty Barr,18 Greg Brown.Least putts Glen Lee 15. Thursday Ladies played a stroke with Lorraine Doolan winning with 71 nett from Muriel Lowrey 74 nett .NTPs 3&13 Shelley Broadley,11 Cheryll Piccone,18 Lorraine Doolan. Saturday Juniors had a great field for their return from holidays .In the Tadpoles the Monthly Medal winner was Jake Flynn from Connor Ferguson. best nett Harvey Harris from Matthew Graves.Least putts shared by Jake flynn,Michael Dilger Matt Graves. In the Novice event the Medal winner was Tom Hallam from Andrew Gallo.best gross Ash Fleming from Matt Defavier. Least putts Caleb Conolly and Matt Defavier. The putting comp shared by Michael Dilger and Tom Hallam. The members played the May Monthly Medal sponsored by HARVEY NORMAN ATHERTON. Ladies winner was Cindy Wall with a fine 71 nett from Ann Moss 72 nett NTPs 3 Heather Beaven,11 Annette Seawright,18 Patsy McMahon. least putts Shelley Broadley. In the mens event the Medal and C-Grade was won by Dave (Irish ) Hazlett with a great 62 nett. A-Grade winner was Scott Smith 67 nett on countback from Phil Hendricks. B-Grade winner Steve Bakss 65 nett from Rob. Tomasetig 67 nett. C -Grade ru-up Neil Stubbin 68 nett. NTPs 3 Chris McClarty,11 Dave Bilney,13 Roy Murray -Prior,18 Scott Smith. Sundays Yungaburra Butchery Stableford was won on countback by Mark Broadley 40 pts from Rod O”neill and Ash Fleming. NTPs 11 Stevo,18 Garry Tomo. 1st round Matchplay results Mick Fleming bt Den Penshorn 1 up,Greg Brown bt Steve Bakss 2&1,Rod O’Neill bt Irish 19th,John Stuart bt Wayne Jones 6&5.

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Bulls win heavyweight bout at Borzi Park By Justin Fris

THE Mareeba United Football Club consolidated top spot on the FNQ Premier League table, after a bruising 3-1 victory over Stratford last Saturday night. Both sides added another memorable chapter to their sterling rivalry, with the spectators treated to a quality game of football from the off. Stratford – under the guidance of astute tactician Stuart Vealllived up to their billing early, competing for every ball and pressing the home side fiercely. But it was Alex Srhoj’s men who had the first real opportunity of the game in the third minute, with Larry Maggio’s curled cross skimming the crossbar as it landed on the top of the net. It was apparent from the outset that both sides were keen to impose themselves physically, with some of tackles from both sides ‘agricultural’ to say the least. Matthew Bowman was causing several headaches for the hosts in the middle of the park, with his 11th minute cross coming within inches of being rewarded. A follow up opportunity presented itself to Maclean Simpson after Bulls keeper Julian Madrid negotiated a goalmouth clearance, but his shanked effort from 18 yards ultimately left him red faced. Turning into a tense midfield battle for supremacy, Bulls striker Anthony Mete was brought down moments later from behind as he was charging toward a crowded penalty area. Wayne Srhoj’s dipping 25m free kick gave Stratford keeper Angelo Serafin plenty to do, as it rattled the far post and bounced out of play. But, after soaking up several attacks, it was the visitors who took the lead on 28 minutes against the run of play. Fleet footed Bowman was brought down by a clumsy tackle on the outskirts of the penalty box, with striker Josiah Rusch gliding his spot kick past an outstretched Madrid in the right bottom corner.

Stratford’s lead would only last four minutes, with Italian recruit Leonardo Cisterni charging through a clogged penalty area and firing his shot easily past Serafin. Momentarily stunned by the equaliser, the visitors fell further behind in the 37th minute after Maggio provided a glorious through ball, which was gleefully buried by Anthony Mete. Such was the intensity out on the pitch, tackles Paul Ruiz makes his way through two Stratford players. Photo Peter Roy and words were flourished on show by both sides leading up to the interval, with Stratford midfielder “I’m just happy for the boys,” he said. “The effort was outstandShane Raso speaking to the referee at half time. ing, the quality and that is what we are capable of when we are at It was honours even during the initial stages of the second half, our best. with Wayne Srhoj’s 53rd minute thunderbolt free kick bringing the “Look, credit to Stratford, they brought it out of us, but the boys home supporters to life. were absolutely brilliant.” But those cheers quickly turned to gasps a minute later, as StratStratford coach Stuart Veall was reflective post-match and said ford striker Richard Neville drove an acute shot at Madrid, ear- the Bulls had applied themselves well in victory. marked for the bottom left of the net. “The game didn’t go our way tonight; they took their chances Madrid crabbed meticulously along his line to close down the and we didn’t,” he said. angle of Neville’s shot, saving the effort with his right foot and “The cup game coming up is totally different to the league and I subsequently easing the danger. won’t come up here on Wednesday night like tonight and die wonThe Bulls effectively sealed the encounter 10 minutes from dering. Madrid’s save, when Mete linked up with a Paul Ruiz cross and “I’ll come up with an attacking attitude again and try to score steered his fine header past Serafin. more goals. Sensing the match was getting away from them, Stratford threw “They played well tonight, full marks to Alex and his team. everything at the hosts in the final minutes, but ultimately could not They played well and they took their chances.” find a way through a resolute Bulls defence. Veall said regardless of the scoreline, he always urges his side The Bulls were reduced to 10 men just before stoppage time, to play with freedom and will introduce some fresh faces into with Larry Maggio sent off for a second bookable offence. Wednesday’s lineup. With both sides determined to go beyond the call of duty, sevIn other grades, the MUFC reserves narrowly lost 3-2 against eral players were booked on the night, such was their hunger to Stratford, while the second division claimed a gutsy 2-2 draw on win the ball. Friday night. MUFC coach Alex Srhoj said he was really proud of his side’s The Bulls will reconvene with Stratford tonight in the FFA Cup effort, ahead of a looming cup tie against Stratford on Wednesday. at Borzi Park.

Gladiators caught in Edmonton storm By Justin Fris

EDMONTON flexed their premiership muscle, inflicting a 40-6 loss on the Mareeba Gladiators last Saturday at Petersen Park. The Gladiators- who had won two matches in a rowwere no match for the Storm, who are in line to go deep into the CDRL finals series. There was however a maiden victory for Tonga Kose’s men in reserve grade, with the Gladiators recording a 20-10 victory.

Abby Hobbler’s U/18’s had another dirty day at the office, with Edmonton recording a solid 38-10 victory. No such problems for the Malanda/Mareeba Eels (pictured) who continued their imposing juggernaught in second division, wiping Edmonton 40-0. After a lengthy spell away from home, the Gladiators will return to Davies Park on Saturday night, where they will play the Kangaroos. In another CDRL boilover, the Atherton Roosters defeated kangaroos 38-28, which was their first victory at Vico Oval since 2010.

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Comets throw finals race wide open By Justin Fris

A spirited Comets side broke through for a stirring 45-43 victory over Express, which breathes new life into the Mareeba Basketball League’s finals race. The victory was particularly special, as the Comets have an even sprinkling of experience and youth; with all players beginning to link together. Express would have been disappointed with their performance, which saw them slip further off the pace in 4th spot behind the Mba Deadley’s. Some contests you can just feel something special is about to happen. From the outset, it was obvious that the Comets were on song. After initially going on a 5-0 run, Express players began to wake from their initial slumber; but it took them 3min 19 into the quarter to make their first basket. Resembling an arm wrestle for the remainder of the quarter, Express were able to make a few safe baskets and trim the deficit to two points. Anyone who thought this challenge would have rattled the Comets were quickly given a rethink, with all players contributing toward one of their best shooting performances of the season. Going 7/11 from the field, the younger members of the squad really grew in confidence from the likes of Fabio Nocilla and David McGrath.

Comets players (in blue) eye an offensive rebound during last Thursday’s match.

New additions in Tae Kwon Do community

Pictured above: father and son Matthew and William Jennings, Jenny and Henry Guy with grandson Chase Fitzgerald, brothers Patrick and Archie Lehmann, Kieran Mahoney and Alyssa Gosper – all of whom are new members of Rhee Tae Kwon Do Mareeba Centre.

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students will learn various hand and foot techniques to be used in self defence. Classes are held on Monday and Thursday nights from 6.30pm at the PCYC Hall (The Old Shire Hall) in Walsh Street, Mareeba.

Leading 28-23 at the half, the conversation courtside was centred on how Express would handle the unexpected circumstances facing them. Daniel Vecchio-Ruggeri was at his usual best, with his sheer athletic ability a pure pleasure to witness. However he took a sharp knock to the shoulder during a minor collision and appeared to play through the pain during the last quarter. Turning for home with a 41-28 lead at their backs, the Comets were required to hold off a fast finishing opposition, but were ultimately all smiles at the end of the match. Sportsmanship as always is at the forefront of a night out watching basketball in Mareeba, which is a signature of why we all love it so much. In other matches, the MBA Deadleys caused a major boilover, after knocking off the Red Devils 46-33. The loss means the Devils have lost top spot, after the Stingrays romped to a 51-36 win over the bottom placed Barras. In the ladies competition, the Tequila Slammers defeated the Killers 39-25, MMAMA recorded a resounding 42-20 victory over the Miakats, while the Baiada Steggles were victorious over the Cyclones. The Baiada Steggles are undefeated on top of the table, with the Gummaz two points behind in second place.

New kits for Malanda Hornets

THE Malanda Hornets Soccer Club are buzzing with joy of late, after the generous support of the local business district. Several new businesses came forward to help purchase new kits for the club, but that isn’t the only bit of good news which has the locals with a spring in their step. Club President Peter Arnold-Knott said two club

coaches had been able to travel to Cairns and complete their ‘C-level’ licence coaching badges, off the back of financial assistance from loyal sponsors. “We were able to send two of our coaches to Cairns to gain their “C” grade licences,” he said. “It wasn’t cheap at over $1000 each, but they had to work hard for a solid week doing drills and completing practical exams,” he said.

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