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CELEBRATIONS: Friends Bianca Ruggeri, Isabella Quintieri, Tabitha Pendlebury and Lia Schincariol celebrated the festive season at the Christmas Race Day at the Atherton Turf Club on Saturday.

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With just two more sleeps till Christmas Day, festive spirit is all around. After the year that was 2020, locals across the region have been celebrating early by enjoying a day out at the races, putting up Christmas lights or raising funds for charities and helping those in need. SEASON’S GREETINGS P13-23

2020 has been a difficult year for many reasons. Our hearts particularly go out to those who lost a loved ones or were unable to travel to be with their loved ones during the lockdown. We look forward to continuing the community spirit in 2021 and wish every one a happy new year.

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Mareeba doctor awarded Clinical Educator of the Year MAREEBA Hospital’s Dr Merrilee Frankish has been Highly Commended as a Clinical Educator of the Year in Australia and New Zealand for her passion in assisting and instructing junior and student doctors. Her passion for educating the newest generation of doctors is what earned her Highly Commended in the Clinical Educator of the Year award; she is just one of just three doctors across Australia and New Zealand to have received the commendation. Dr Frankish grew up in the small town Tara just west of Dalby in Southern Queensland and she decided to pursue medicine as a way to combine science and people. After several placements Queensland, Dr around Frankish settled in Mareeba in 1990 where she worked at the Mareeba Medical Clinic under Dr Bestmann and Dr Towne as a trainee doctor. She then owned and operated her own practice before selling it in 2012 and working at the Mareeba Hospital specialising in obstetrics and newborns where she instructs student’s doctors and interns. “I was very grateful the juniors from Cairns nominated me (for the award) and I really do enjoy being with the young doctors as they come through,” Dr Frankish said. “It’s really important that they are shown compassion and support because it is a big transition from being a medical student into taking the re-

COMMENDATION: Dr. Merrilee Frankish from the Mareeba Hospital has been recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s top clinical educators being Highly Commended as of the Clinical Educators of the Year.

sponsibility of being a doctor. “I feel very inspired by them they’re a really great group of people.” Dr Frankish currently works as a Senior Medical Officer at the Mareeba Hospital and often takes on the role of teacher and guide for the young aspiring doctors that rotate through the hospital. Among her exploits is Dr Frankish’s many trips to and from Papua New Guinea

where she is part of a group called Australian Doctor’s International which is invited in by the provincial government in Papua New Guinea. Dr Frankish was extremely humbled by her nomination for the award as she knows the standards that are set for this award are very high. “It’s positive to be regarded in this way by the people in Cairns because they have

high standards and know what is expected,” she said. “It’s been very wonderful to see the response from the community and I really appreciate that feedback. “It all happens because we all work together as a team.” Even now Dr Frankish is still looking to expand her horizons and is thinking of doing a Masters in Education in 2021.

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Hub set to kick start 2021 BY RHYS THOMAS THE long awaited new library and Cedric Davies Community Hub in Mareeba is set to get underway in January, kick starting $4 million in capital works across the Shire. At last Wednesdays ordinary and final meeting of 2020, the Mareeba Shire Council awarded and endorsed a number of tenders to the value of $4 million. Cairns construction company, Osborne Construction Solutions has been awarded the refurbishment of the Cedric Davies Community Hub, while Mareeba builder Mindil Pty Ltd has been contracted to construct the new pound and animal refuge facility. FNQ Solar Solutions was awarded the tender for the Shire wide solar project. After awarding the tender of the Hub works to a Cairns builder, Council stated that they (the builder) will work with local suppliers and contractors to refurbish the old Bowls Club into a modern new library and community space. Osborne Construction Solutions were successful over two other Mareeba-based construction companies to secure the refurbishment with the motion to award them the tender carried unanimously. Each of the tenders for the refurbishment was evaluated and scored against the criteria set out in the tender documents with each business given a to-

The Cedric Davies Community Hub refurbishment was awarded to Cairns company, Osborne Construction Solutions last week.

tal score for their submission. The lowest tender, which was Osborne Construction Solutions, came in at $990,610 for the refurbishment. MSC Mayor Angela Toppin said that while pricing is important other factors take part in deciding which company is awarded the tender. “While the price is clearly important, there are several other factors that play a significant role of the evaluation,” Cr Toppin said. “Part of this criteria includes locality consideration which is built into the overall tender evaluation process. “Council always likes to see projects awarded to local contractors but at the same time we must get the best value for money we can for the ratepayers’ dollar.” MSC gives preference to local businesses giving them a 10% price advantage on

the first $50,000 of a contract which equals a maximum of $5,000 leeway for local businesses lodging their tenders. This means that for a local business to be given preference they must only be a maximum of $5,000 more expensive than alternative tenders. “Council has been in discussions and negotiations with the contractor for the Hub project, and we are satisfied that local suppliers and sub-contractors will be utilised wherever possible,” Cr Toppin said. Mayor Toppin said Council is very appreciative to both the State and Federal Governments for the grants Council has received. “All of these projects are funded through grants and we are extremely grateful to both levels of government for the assistance provided to enable Council to deliver these projects without burdening the

ratepayer,” she said. Mareeba Chamber of Commerce President Joe Moro said while the Chamber is naturally disappointed with Council’s decision to not award the tender to a Mareeba company, it is ultimately their decision. “It’s a bit disappointing from the chambers point of view, we would have preferred to have a Mareeba business,” he said. “At the end of the day it is Council’s decision and they are answerable to the ratepayers. “Hopefully even though they are a Cairns contractor, we hope they will source a lot of Mareeba sub-contractors.” The Cedric Davies Community Hub Refurbishment is planned to start on January 11, 2021 with construction scheduled to be finished in early to mid-April 2021, weather permitting.

TRC Councillor issues apology to officers A TABLELANDS Regional Councillor has issued a public apology after he was found to have spoken inappropriately to Council staff. A complaint was made regarding alleged inappropriate conduct by Councillor David Clifton at a council workshop in August of this year. It’s believed that Cr Clifton spoke in an inappropriate way to Council officers and a complaint was made to the Office of the Independent Assessor (OIA). The matter was referred to Council by the OIA pursuant to section 150W(b) of the Local Government Act 2009. Acting Mayor Cardew said at Thursdays Council meeting in Malanda that Cr Clifton has acknowledged that he spoke inappropriately. According to Council documents a complaint was received by the OIA on August 13, 2020 about the conduct of Cr Clifton. The alleged conduct was alleged to have breached behavioural standards in the Code of Conduct for Councillors in Queensland. The OIA wrote to Cr Clifton advising that the Assessor reasonably suspected the complaint involved inappropriate conduct and provided Cr Clifton with the opportunity to respond to the complaint. On August 31, 2020 Cr Clifton provided a response to the complaint admitting to inappropriate conduct and regretting his response to Council staff at a Council workshop. Cr Clifton indicated he was content to have the matter re-

ferred back to Council. Mayor Rod Marti, wrote to Cr Clifton on 13 October 2020 advising that the complaint had been referred to Council by the OIA and that the Mayor was managing the investigation, with assistance from the Chief Executive Officer, in accordance with Council's Investigations Policy. The Mayor’s finding is that Cr Clifton engaged in inappropriate conduct and should be ordered to make a public admission to this effect. At Thursday’s council meeting Cr Clifton stood up to read out his apology, directing it at the Council staff that he had offended. Cr Clifton said that he had reflected on his behaviour at the August Council Workshop. “I’d like to make a formal apology to those council officers present at the time,’’ he said. “In particular I would like to expressly apologise to Ms Jackson, Mr Vis and Mr Mitchell for my behaviour in unfairly singling them out and subjecting them to my anger and frustration. It was inappropriate and rude. “I appreciate that as professional council officers they deserve to be treated with respect in their workplace and I recognise that my behaviour fell short of that respect. “Again, please accept my apologies.’’ The matter was to be finalised at the December 2020 Ordinary Meeting and advice will be provided to the OIA of the outcome.

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Brave Nate passes away after three year battle MAREEBA’S four and a half year old hero, Nate Moule, sadly passed away last Tuesday, December 15 after a three year long battle against a malignant brain tumour, surrounded by his loving family until his last moments. Diagnosed in October 2018 Nate has been fighting since his diagnosis and received overwhelming support from his family and the wider community. Nate even underwent several surgeries at the hand of world renowned neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo over his three year fight. Unfortunately Nate could fight no more and peacefully passed away in Mareeba Hos-

pital last Tuesday while his favourite song, ‘somewhere over the rainbow’ played in the background. Nate’s mother Katie wanted to thank everyone that has been a part of Nate’s journey. “I didn’t realise until yesterday (Wednesday) the impact his life has had on our little community,” she said. “The loss is quite profound in the community; there are a lot of people that are going to miss my little boy. “Nate hated hospital so in his time since his diagnosis he’s only had 13 nights in hospital and he didn’t want to spend another.

“We did our absolute best to save his life, we did all we could.” Katie was able to care for Nate at home and until his final hours, spending only six hours in hospital before he passed away. In lieu of flowers and cards Katie is encouraging people to donate to her fundraiser for the Charlie Teo Foundation, search Katie’s Fundraiser for Charlie Teo Foundation on facebook to donate. Nate’s family has already held a private cremation last Saturday and a public memorial will take place when they have had more time to grieve and heal.

BRAVE BATTLER: Mareeba’s Nate Moule passed away last Tuesday after a three year long battle with brain cancer.

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MAREEBA Lions are once again participating in “Operation Teddy Bear” an initiative of Lions Victoria District V201. President of Mareeba Lions Gary Searle said it was a great project with the cuddly teddies being given to front line ser-

vices for distribution to children suffering trauma, whether through accident or otherwise. “Having a friendly bear within reach to give to an anxious child can make a real difference to the child and those attending,” he said.

Mr Searle said Teddy Bears were distributed to the Mareeba Hospital, Fire and Emergency services, Ambulance and Police; all of whom are confronted daily with children in need of comforting.

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Locals have say over future of Malanda Caravan Park

Walkamin Enterprises with the nearby wind turbines in the background.

Windfarm heading to the courts Locals show up in force at the Malanda Showground to voice their displeasure at the Malanda caravan park being put up for commercial lease.

MORE than 100 Malanda locals unhappy with the decision to lease out the Malanda Caravan Park got to have their say at an open meeting with the Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) on Thursday, December 17. The meeting was organised after the TRC voted to lease out the caravan park to a commercial operator at the November council meeting with Mayor Rod Marti saying at the time. “We are not in the caravan park business.” According to council documents, over the past four years the Malanda Falls Caravan Park incurred an operating cost to the Council of $125,000 per year on average. At the November meeting TRC Councillor David Clifton said that in the 2019/2020 financial year, the caravan park cost each individual ratepayer $9.34. “Due to competition regulations, we can’t be successful in running ventures like this,” he said. “We need to stop the bleed of money, let’s get a commercial operator to run it and we will

continue to own it as a council asset. “The community will now get a return from the operator, it’s outrageous to think that ratepayers have been subsidising people’s holidays.” During last week’s meeting six locals had their chance to get up and speak with a question and answer session at the end. Most concerns were based around a multi-national company taking over and ruining the park as well as locals wanting the current caretakers Janine and Rob Rielly to be allowed to continue with the job they’ve been doing. Greg English’s Great Grandfather James English originally owned the land and donated the caravan park land to the Council about 70 years ago. Mr English said the decision by the TRC to off load the park seemed to be rushed. “Nobody knew anything about it being on the council’s agenda until the Monday evening and their meeting was on Thursday,” he said. “There was no wide spread

community consultation. “It’s our town and our community; we live here so surely there needs to be some community consultation.” Mr English said the local community were worried that if the park goes out to commercial lease, the wide open spaces would get developed and it would be the ruination of the park. “Nobody has said a word about the Lake Tinaroo Park being leased out, but everybody is upset about the Malanda Caravan Park being leased out.” “That just goes to show the passion that people are feeling in this town.” During the meeting Acting Mayor, Cr Cardew said “the majority of this council has no appetite to rescind the decision, but we do have an appetite to work with the community to come to a desirable outcome.” Cr Cardew said he would make sure that the tender documents would be provided to the Malanda Chamber of Commerce for review and comment.

A WALKAMIN business owner is suing the owners of the Mt Emerald Windfarm for around $2 million dollars claiming that due to the noise she has lost business and her property price has dropped in value. Owner of Walkamin Enterprises Jennifer Disley, is taking Ratch Australia to court claiming damages in the value of and business of $1.8M and the loss of the use and enjoyment of the home and dwellings of $50,000 plus aggravated damages in the sum of $100,000 dollars as well as interest and costs. The nearest turbine to Ms Disley’s property is 1.25 km from her southern boundary and 1.87km from her home. In court documents obtained by The Express, Miller Harris Lawyers wrote. “That the noise generated by the wind farm materially exceeds the operational noise limits…” “A declaration that the operation of wind turbines by the first defendant (Mt Emerald Wind Farm) at the wind farm has caused and will continue to cause substantial damage to and for the plaintiff by reason of unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of the plaintiff's land.”

Mystery shrouds bridge LEADING up to the Christmas holidays locals who use the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda have been left wondering why the bridge is still only operating at one lane. The one lane closure and load reduction to 50.5 tonnes has caused traffic hassles for locals as well as headaches for truck drivers. While inspections of the bridge have been ad-hoc over the past few weeks, locals have been left wondering why the bridge is still only one lane on weekends and late at night when nobody is working on it? Kuranda local Ranjini Rusch who is the admin of the Affordable Public Transport Kuranda Facebook page recently posted “Although the Kuranda Barron Bridge has been deemed safe, It has come to my attention that the damage to the bridge is quite serious and that the crack in the concrete had grown since it was last inspected,” she wrote. “It has also come to my attention that the weight limit may be reduced to possibly 20t and

that the main lights at Kuranda turnoff will be put to use to operate the lights at the bridge (reducing the need for traffic controllers). “I sincerely hope we as residents of Kuranda and the surrounding region are not being left in the dark here in regard to the seriousness of the degradation of the Barron Bridge. “Just recently, driving down the range, there were 4 very large trucks crossing the bridge together in front of me. How can that be managing weight limits? How long will the Barron Bridge be reduced to one lane? We need answers.” The Express posed a number of questions to TMR including: When are inspections due to finish up? Why is the bridge still at one lane when there are no people working on the bridge? (after hours, weekends, etc) What specifically is wrong with the bridge, ie, what are TMR staff inspecting? Even the response from Traffic and Main Roads has left many scratching their heads

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with a TMR spokesperson saying “We are carrying out inspections on the Barron River Bridge, near Kuranda,” they said. “The bridge has been reduced to one lane and we currently have no plans to change the load limit at this time. “We will receive a report next month (January 2021), which will provide recommendations on the best way forward, including a likely timeframe for the single-lane closure. “We thank motorists and residents for their patience and will provide further updates as more information becomes available.” At November’s Mareeba Shire Council meeting the topic of the bridge was brought up with councillors concerned that the bridge had been reduced to one lane with the possibility of its load limit being reduced from 50.5 tonne to just 25 tonne in the future. A council spokesperson said, “We are writing to the state minister regarding the new load lim-

its,” they said. “Council is concerned that if the bridge stays at one lane and is reduced to 25 tonne it will have major implications on the local community.”

In Ms Disley’s legal claim she is demanding that the wind farm be restrained from operating turbines between 8pm and 7am and at other times operate in reduced power (low noise) mode. “The Plaintiff has been suffering loss and damage since August 2018 when the turbines started operating,” the claim said. “In all the circumstances, the noise generated by the operation of the wind turbines by the (wind farm) is excessive and has caused, and will continue to cause, pain and suffering, particularly involving sleep deprivation and future consequential harm, annoyance and discomfort.” Ms Disley is also suing Marshall Day Acoustics claiming

that Marshall Day “has engaged in conduct which is misleading or deceptive in contravention of Australian consumer law (ACL).” Claiming that their noise reports allowed the development to proceed. “The defendant (Marshall Day) excluded relevant noise data from the analysis on which a compliance report was premised,” the claim said. A RATCH-Australia spokesperson told The Express “Our position is that noise monitoring carried out by a reputable acoustic consultancy demonstrates that the wind farm is in full compliance with development approval conditions regarding noise. We strongly dispute the complainant’s allegations and will defend this claim.”

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Swimming hole to be donated to TRC University student Grace Arnold-Nott from Beatrice who has been swimming at Con’s since she was a little girl.

A MYSTERIOUS and hard to find swimming hole may soon be added to tourist maps when a small sliver of land is handed over to Tablelands Regional Council (TRC). Con’s Pool, as it’s known in Millaa Millaa, was originally owned by Con Hennessey who

was the first registered student at the Millaa Millaa Public school. Over the years, the land has changed hands several times with owners not being able to secure public indemnity insurance in case of an accident while people traversed across their land to the waterhole.

In August of this year Millaa Millaa real estate agent Pat Reynolds sold the property to the new owners Charlie Veron and Mary Stafford-Smith. Mr Reynolds said while explaining the history of the property the new owners came up with the idea of gifting the land

back to the council. “They wanted to look into a way that locals could have safe and easy access to the pool.” Mr Reynolds said. Mary Stafford-Smith said they felt it was the simplest way to sort out the problems related to the swimming hole.

“It’s been a local landmark for a long time and when we bought the land, we wanted it to remain as it is,” she said. “It just seems like the simplest solution to a long term problem and we are happy to donate it back to the public.” TRC Councillor Dave Bilney

said Cons Pool had have been an iconic swimming hole for the local community for more than a century. “The new owners were concerned about people entering through their property to get access to the pool,” he said. “They were looking ways to allow the public to have safe access while taking their public liability away. “So we met with them about three weeks ago and explained that they can make an application to excise a little piece off their land, which they are happy to do.” Cr Bilney said the couple are now looking into donating a small sliver of land of about 100 square metres, which will be gifted back as public land and can be used as a corridor down to the Con’s Pool. “This is not a contentious issue; I actually think this is a feel good story for the community and also thanks to the generosity of the new owners. “It’s a great collaboration between the community and council taking a common sense approach to this.” University student Grace Arnold–Nott from Beatrice said she had been coming to Con’s since she was a little girl. “It’s a great local place to swim, there’s usually heaps of kids running around and swimming,” she said. “It’s like the local swimming pool; it’s really impressive when it’s full of water. “It’s great news that the land and pool is going to be handed back to the public.”

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Mareeba Shire Christmas lights winners announced THE winners for the Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) Christmas Lights Competition have been announced. The Christmas Lights Competition sees residents of the Mareeba Shire showcasing their bright Christmas lights to be judged by Council. Councillor Locky Benstead was one of the judges for the competition and decided to make it a family event, inviting his family to come along and enjoy the lights. “It was really good I felt that everyone who participated went to the next level,” he said. “It made it really hard be-

edge and was surprised when informed she had won. “I just go all out I love Christmas I’ve even started planning for next year,” she said. “I’ve still got lots of boxes full of decorations that I haven’t even opened yet. “I just love the kids’ faces when they see it and the enjoyment they get, especially the grandkids.” This was Julie’s first time entering the competition and her first win; she is now looking forward to participating next year with the added benefit of decorating her new Mareeba home.

cause it was such a spectacular display and we were out until half past nine and the kids were still awake. “What really surprised me was just how well the rural towns did with their displays and the results show.” Best residential went to 5 Brenaden Close in Dimbulah, best business went to Central Realty in Mareeba, best street went to Borland Street in Mareeba and best rural went to 149 Slape Road in Mareeba. Julie Anne Wilkinson who won best residential was entered into the competition by her daughter without her knowl-

Julie Wilkinson and her son Jason outside their home in Dimbulah that won best residential for the Mareeba Shire Council Christmas Lights competition.

Tablelands lights up Dimbulah Expressions of interest

First place in the TRC Christmas Light competition residence category went to Val Moses at 8533 Kennedy Highway, Atherton.

THE Tablelands are glowing, flashing and sparkling after Tablelands Regional Council’s (TRC) Tablelands Shines Christmas Lights Competition received 33 individual and four street entries. The winners were announced at the Ordinary Council meeting in Malanda on Thursday December 17, with many of the winners there to pick up their prizes. TRC Councillor David Clifton said it was great to see so

many houses and streets vying for recognition. “Councillor Bernie Wilce and I travelled across the Tablelands with our wives who were the community judges,” he said. “The effort people go to, to decorate their homes is quite awe-inspiring, which made judging very difficult,” said Councillor Wilce. The winners of this year’s competition were: First place residence – 8533 Kennedy Highway, Atherton. First place

street – Danzer Driver, Atherton. Christmas Spirit Award – 788 Wooroora Road, Millstream. “There are so many amazing houses and streets out there and I can’t encourage you enough to grab your family and head out for an evening drive.” Cr Wilce said. “Our creativity and community spirit are alive and well this festive season.” “Thanks to The Express for their sponsorship of the awards,” said Councillor Clifton.

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TRC are part of Rise in drink driving alarms Police our community Acting Inspector Greg Giles and Senior Constable Aleda Day breath testing motorists in Mareeba.

TABLELANDS Regional Council staff have been the victims of abuse and threats, and Acting Mayor Kevin Cardew is asking the community to be courteous and respectful when engaged with TRC staff. “Our staff have been verbally attacked, abused and have received threats against them and their families,” he said. “This behaviour takes a toll on our staff’s wellbeing and it has to stop.

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WITH Christmas only day’s away Tablelands Police are disappointed after eight people were charged with drink driving offences and three people were charged with drug driving over the December 12-13 weekend. Officer in Charge of the Mareeba Road Policing Unit, Sergeant John Ridgway said with an increase in drink drivers detected over the weekend, local police would be rolling out a series of targeted operations.

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“We want to ensure everyone has a happy and safe festive season and not one tarnished by road trauma,” Sergeant Ridgway said. “Over the Christmas and school holiday period, police will be out in force, targeting drivers who put themselves and other road users at risk by making poor decisions and breaking the road rules. “Officers will be conducting bulk random alcohol and drug testing for drivers, undertaking both covert and overt speed enforcement strategies in high-risk zones while maintaining a highly visible presence throughout the campaign. Sergeant Ridgway wanted

to reminded motorists that 30 people died and approximately 2,000 people were injured on Queensland roads during last year’s Christmas Road Safety Campaign. “We urge everyone to drive to the road conditions and consider the Fatal Five contributing factors to road fatalities when getting behind the wheel of their vehicle,” he said. “These include speeding, drink and drug driving, failing to wear a seatbelt, driving tired and being distracted such as using mobile phones while driving.” “Please make alternate travel arrangements and avoid driving home if you’ve had a few.

Sergeant Ridgway also said depending on how many drinks you had the night before you may not be safe to drive the next morning. “You may in fact still be over the limit hours after your last drink, do yourself and other road users the biggest favour you can and err on the side of caution,” he said. “If you plan to drink, plan to get home safely – organise a lift or stay at a mate’s place. “Police are reminding motorists that if they are attending Christmas parties, they need to make alternative arrangements to get home.”

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THE Mareeba Shire Council (MSC) and Tablelands Regional Council (TRC) Mayor’s Christmas Appeals are still accepting donations before Christmas. Currently MSC has received more than $3000 in donations to date while TRC has received over $6000. The money raised from the two Mayor’s Christmas Appeals will be donated back to various community groups across each council’s shire to assist local families during Christmas. MSC Mayor Angela Toppin is thankful for everyone who donates to the appeal and for spreading some Christmas kindness and cheer. “I sincerely thank everyone who has donated to the annual

appeal,” she said. “I am sure that the assistance via the community centres will make the festive season a little brighter for those families in need. “It has been a difficult year for many and I hope that 2021 is a better year for us all.” Both Q.I.T.E Mareeba and Glossworks Auto Detailing made a donation to the MSC Mayor’s Christmas Appeal on Thursday, December 10. Matthew Fisher owner of Glossworks Auto Detailing was just happy to donate what he could. “It’s been a very tough year this year and it was my small way of giving back,” he said. “Make Christmas a little bit easier for some people this year.”

TRC has received unprecedented support for this year’s TRC Mayor’s Christmas appeal with them receiving over $6000 in donations from various community organisations. TRC Acting Mayor Kevin Cardew said that this year has been their most successful year for the TRC Mayor’s Christmas Appeal “This has been our most successful year and we can’t thank the community enough for their support,” he said “In addition to the generous community donations, several businesses and organisations ran their own campaigns to raise funds. “The donations will provide almost 150 vouchers to families and individuals in need this Christmas.”

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Rural firefighter awarded medals for service MAXWELL Hubner, a founding member of the Paddys Green Rural Fire Brigade, was honoured for his 28 years of service on Saturday, December 12, being awarded a QFES medal and a QFES Outstanding Firefighter National medal. The QFES medal was awarded for the amount of time that Maxwell has spent volunteering for rural fire services while the Outstanding Firefighter National medal is rare with only five to ten medals given away in North Queensland each year. Originally a Fire Warden in Millaa Millaa Maxwell formed the Paddys Green Rural Fire Brigade after a massive blaze erupted in Paddys Green in 2010. Maxwell has been a rural firefighter for 28 years with the last 10 of those being at the Paddys Green Rural Fire Brigade where he currently holds the position of First Officer. When asked about why he

voluntarily puts his life on the line to battle deadly blazes Maxwell said that it’s just his way of giving back. “I’ve actually got time to give back to the community and that’s what it’s about, it’s my turn to give back,” he said. “You get very close with the people you work with and when you go out you want to know that the fella with you isn’t going to run when it gets bad. “There’s a lot of trust and that is built up through working with them.” Rural Firefighters in his brigade, himself included attend up to 30 fires a year in and around the area. In 2018 Maxwell was also awarded with the Commissioner’s Award for Excellence to recognise his achievements and significant contributions that furthered QFES values and goals. Now in his 70s Maxwell is still planning on answering the

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THE Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service (CHHHS) has brought its budget back into the black for the first time in five years. The services annual report which was tabled in Parliament on Monday December 14, shows that CHHHS ended the 2019-20 financial year with an operating surplus of $60,000, compared with an operating deficit of $9.1 million for the previous financial year. CHHHS Health Board Chair Clive Skarott said that 201920 was one of unexpected challenges and extraordinary achievements “Our end-of-financial year break-even result marks the successful end of our three-year plan to return to a balanced budget. We have been able to achieve a balanced result thanks to the efforts of all our staff, who actively engaged in programs to improve the efficiency of our services, while still delivering high quality care,” said Mr Skarott. Chief Executive Tina Chinery paid tribute to the efforts of staff over the past year in managing the balance between delivering essential health services and being ready for COVID-19 cases. “Our focus in the second half of the financial year shifted to the COVID-19 pandemic response and recovery with work also focusing on the continued delivery of essential health services,” said Ms Chinery.

CHHHS Health Board Chair Clive Skarott and Chief Executive Tina Chinery after handing down their 2019-2020 budget.

“Our staff adapted very quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic and we had to change the way we deliver health services,” said Ms Chinery. “We’ve focussed on delivering health in ways that protect our most vulnerable people in the community. Telehealth is one way of doing this and in 2019-20 there was a 16 per cent increase in the number of telehealth consultations with 1178 more than the previous year. “This is a reflection on measures to increase physical distancing and safety for our patients during COVID-19,” said Ms Chinery. “We are the largest employer in the region, and every one of our 6,362 full-time, part-time and casual staff has worked incredibly hard to deliver the very best in patient care in this very challenging time for health across the globe.”

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Warning of fake scams THE Financial and Cyber Crime Group are reminding locals to be aware of Grinch-like scammers and be sure to stay alert to scams, such as fake buyers. Red flags to look out for in spotting a fake buyer include someone wanting to purchase your item without seeing it first, often with a story claiming they are unable to be contacted via phone, video call or in person. They may also request to pay upfront for delivery costs, promising to reimburse you; or message you saying they have paid, even sending fake email or screenshots as ‘proof of payment’. Detective Inspector Vince Byrnes from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group advises to only give over your item when

you are confident the buyer is legitimate. “Wait until the funds have cleared in your bank account before meeting your potential buyer in a public space,” Detective Inspector Byrnes said. “If a potential buyer is inspecting your item, consider your personal safety when arranging a meeting and ensure someone else is there.” Do not be tricked into sending a copy of your driver licence to someone you don’t know. Scammers can use this tactic to steal your ID to scam further people. Police have had instances of theft reported during inspections. For safety tips when exchanging online purchases, visit www.mypolice.page.link/pw1U

NQ State call gets louder Calls for a North Queensland state are now getting louder after Townsville Mayor Jenny Hill expressed her support for the cause. Cr Hill said in the next 10 years, if the regions want to drive growth, a serious conversation must be had about a separate state. “One of the big problems we have is we’ve got a massive drain of people going to Canberra and Brisbane because that is where the jobs are,” Cr Hill said. Cr Hill said people needed to lead the charge in creating a new state, which she believed could start north of Rockhampton at the Isaac ¬Regional Council boundaries. This would give the new

state the mining wealth of the Galilee and Bowen basins. Cr Hill said while politicians were well-intentioned in their support of the regions, the bureaucrats in Brisbane and Canberra were standing in the way of a prosperous North. Kennedy MP Bob Katter welcomed the support of Jenny Hill and he suggested a referendum for a separate territory of North Queensland should take place at the next local government elections in Queensland, in 2024. “The ballot paper should ask North Queensland residents whether they want to become a territory, as a first step towards statehood,” he said. “I believe this will easily get

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people are governed by a government 1,500 kilometres away. This can’t continue. “If North Queensland was a separate country it would be the richest country on earth, with all its coal, the bulk of Australia’s copper and silver-lead-zinc deposits, almost all of our bauxite, and it would be the wettest country on earth.” Member for Hill Shane Knuth said the time had come to separate from the South East corner. “Every redistribution more seats are abolished in the North and important issues such as vegetation laws, croc management, asset sales and infrastructure projects are decided by Brisbane politicians,” Mr Knuth said. “North Queenslanders should decide what is in the best interest for North Queensland.”

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NEW BOOK: Mareeba-based writer Dick Eussen held his official book launch last Tuesday, December 15 for his first fiction book which was attended by friends, family and Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter

Mareeba author launches newest book MAREEBA-BASED writer Dick Eussen has released his latest book, ‘Stone Country Justice’ a turn from his usual nonfiction writing as this is his first ever fiction book. His newest book was launched last Tuesday, December 15 in Mareeba with friends, family and even Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter in

attendance. Mr Eussen is a well-known non-fiction writer who has previously published seven books based on fishing and four-wheel drive travel, all drawn from his own experiences living in Australia. His newest book, ‘Stone Country Justice’ is a novel set in Arnhem Land, a piece of Aus-

tralia that is not widely known about by the outside world or the rest of Australia. Mr Eussen was excited to launch his new book last week and said it something that he has wanted to do for a long time. “I used to work on stations years ago after I left school and I used to do a lot of hunting and fishing so I got myself a little

camera and that’s how it started off,” he said. “I started off hand writing all of my articles and if you had a good story to tell in those days someone would put it into gear and make it readable. “I am excited to launch my first fiction book I hope it sells and it could even make a good movie.”

LOCAL school leavers are now able to apply for a $5000 scholarship to help meet the costs of relocating to study at James Cook University. The Federal Government’s $5,000 Tertiary Access Payment scholarship will be available for relocating regional and remote school leavers commencing tertiary study in the 2021 academic year. JCU has more than 800 scholarships up for grabs, worth more than four million dollars. Vice Chancellor Professor Sandra Harding said the scholarships aim to help close the city-country divide in tertiary education by providing financial assistance to relocate to a JCU campus. “A recent review found people living in regional and remote areas are less than half as likely as their city counterparts to obtain a university degree by the time they are 35,” she said. “Furthermore, regional and remote students who received a university offer were almost twice as likely to defer their studies as metropolitan applicants.” Prof Harding said she hopes the new scholarships

will make it easier for students to access university study. “The scholarship is a once-off payment towards start-up expense such as bond for accommodation, assistance with rent and other household bills,” she said. “We hope it will provide an incentive for students to start their studies at JCU immediately after finishing secondary school, rather than taking a gap year to save money.” Prof Harding also hopes the scholarships will help Indigenous students overcome some of the barriers to accessing higher education. “Indigenous students from regional and remote areas face cumulative challenges that can make it even more difficult to attend university,” she said. “We hope this financial assistance will improve participation rates of Indigenous students from outer regional and remote areas, and we look forward to welcoming them to JCU.” More information about applying for the scholarship at JCU is available at https:// www.jcu.edu.au/scholarships-@-jcu/search/TertiaryAccess-Payment

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ON behalf of the Mayor, Councillors and staff, I wish you a restful, peaceful and joyful festive season. This year has been like no other but our community spirit and resilience has helped us through the challenging times. I look forward to the opportunities the new year presents, and the progress we can make as a new Council working to make our community vibrant, prosperous and a place like no other. Enjoy the company of friends and family, eat too much good food, enjoy beverages responsibly, stay safe and spend as much time (and money!) in the wonderful region we call home. Cr Kevin Cardew Acting Mayor, Tablelands Regional Council

THIS year has been a challenge for everyone but the Cook Shire community rose to the occasion and demonstrated once again that we really do live in paradise and have a wonderfully safe and supportive local, regional and national community. It’s what makes this the lucky country. So to all our residents, rate payers and neighbours, thank you for your support, your courage and your resilience. From all of us at Cook Shire Council, we wish you a safe and very merry tropical Christmas. Mayor Peter Scott Cook Shire Council

CHRISTMAS this year will be special in many ways. It will be a time to cherish our family and friends. To give thanks that to date we have not been severely impacted by COVID-19, compared with other countries and regions around the world. I encourage everyone this Christmas season to spend quality time with family and friends. Reach out to those who are less fortunate in our community and take the time to connect with those who may be feeling overwhelmed or isolated. On behalf of the Councillors and staff, have a safe and joyous festive season and all the very best for 2021. Mayor Angela Toppin Mareeba Shire Council

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IN reflecting back on 2020, we can again be proud of the wonderful opportunities and successes of our staff and students at Atherton High despite the significant challenges of COVID-19. Researchers say that we achieve the greatest intrinsic satisfaction and happiness when we overcome our biggest challenges and this year the staff, students and parents of the Atherton High community have overcome major obstacles to experience success. After starting the year with such high hopes, then developing ourselves to deliver online teaching and learning before finally finishing the year like every other one, it has been a year to remember. Our senior students have faced so many challenges along their schooling journey – from being the first full prep cohort to

Hello and thank you to people of the Hill electorate for your time and your friendship! Firstly, I would like to thank the Hill Campaign Team and booth workers, for their work in the State election. I would also like to thank the Hill voters who voted for me and voted in the State election. Thank you to our Senators Susan McDonald, James McGarth and Paul Scarr for their contribution to the campaign and for their ongoing dedication to the people of North Queensland. Thank you to the other quality Candidates who stood for the seat for Hill. Congratulations to Shane Knuth on his win and return as the Member for Hill. Thank you to the members of LNP for my endorsement as their candidate for the seat of Hill. I am the Vice President for Hill LNP, my door will always be open for the people of Hill and Kennedy Electorates. Most importantly, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and safe New Year. Regards, Nick Cuda.

first into Yr 7 in high school then first through the new senior system, yet they still finished their schooling with positivity and focus. As one of our leaders recently said, “there is no use moaning about stuff we can’t change, we just need to get on with it and embrace the opportunities that have emerged”. It is with this message of hope and positivity that I wish all staff, students and parents of the Atherton High family a safe and restful Christmas break and look forward to seeing everyone, whether new or returning, for the start of school in 2021. Tony Whybird Principal, Atherton State High School

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THE community in Mareeba has supported the students and staff in significant times of grief and disruption this year. The year 12’s have been supported in their unique journey through 2020 by the incredible efforts of so many people in the school and the community. In particular, many thanks to the businesses who have continued to support the students in a time of great challenge to themselves. Your efforts have been amazing. My hope for Christmas is for families to have some quality time together. May you all have a wonderful festive season. Scott Whybird Principal, Mareeba State High School

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THIS year has been very challenging and different. So many things have changed. The message for us all is not in the things which have changed but in the things which remain unchangeable. The message of Christmas and the birth of our Saviour remains unchanged and is where we can place our faith, trust and hope. As the Salvation Army continues to provide “Hope where it is needed most”. We wish everyone in the community a very peaceful, happy and blessed Christmas filled with the hope which only the Christ Child can bring. Miriam Newton-Gentle Tablelands Cops Leader

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THE Mareeba Junior Theatre Group took to the streets last Friday, 18 December to spread some Christmas cheer through song as they sang carols along Byrnes Street in Mareeba. Due to there being no official Christmas carols event being sung in Mareeba and the Carols by Candlelight event cancelled, this was a welcome change for residents. The kids travelled from the post office square and up and down the main street singing their carols. Passing residents enjoyed the performances with many joining in before continuing with their day.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year #averymareebarotarychristmas WHILE COVID meant Mareeba Rotary had to cancel Carols by Candlelight this year, the members still wanted to do something to spread Christmas cheer. From there the #aVeryMareebaRotaryChristmas initiative was launched on social media. The winners were announced on Sunday and they were Petrina McGuire, Linda Carucci and the Mareeba Animal Refuge. The winners will share in the $450 prize pool and also feature in the Mareeba Rotary Christmas film. Thank you to everyone who posted photos and helped to spead some festive fun.

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TO get into the Christmas spirit, residents of the Savannah Lifestyle Resort in Mareeba decided to run their own Christmas lights competition. Over 30 residents got involved either as a standalone display or as a cluster of houses displaying together. The Home Cluster award went to Paperbark Square, while the single house award went to Geoff and Sandra Wilson (House pictured).

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Atherton Tablelands Law wish all of our valued clients, associates, and the local community our compliments of the season and a safe and enjoyable New Year. Thank you for your continued support during 2020 and we look forward to working with you in 2021. “There are many paths to the top of the mountain – but the view is always the same.” (old Chinese Proverb)

PLEASE NOTE: Our office will be CLOSED from 12:00pm Thursday 24 December, 2020 and will reopen on Monday 11 January, 2021.

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We will be closing at midday on the 24th of December and are closed only public holiday dates.

Bob with his granddaughter, Peaches and son Robbie. Christmas isn’t about market share for Woolworths and Coles, it’s about a little boy born in a shed at the back of a pub, surrounded by ringers. And Christ’s birth gives us the idea, if not the reality, of eternal life. Wishing you a happy, safe and festive Christmas.

OFFICE CLOSURE: Bob’s office will be closed from midday 23rd December, 2020 and will reopen on 4th January, 2021. Contact: 1300 301 942 Like Bob on Facebook

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Season’s Greetings

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Thank you to the locals for your support in 2020

Wishing our valued customers a very Merry Christmas & we look forward to working with you again in the New Year! CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS: Closing from 12pm Wednesday, 23rd December, 2020 and Reopening Monday 11th January, 2021.

THE Malanda Chamber of Commerce would like to wish everyone and safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year. In what has been a disruptive and uncertain year worldwide, it is reassuring to know that small communities like ours come together when it counts. More than ever it has shown the importance of buying local and supporting local. I think we can all agree that 2021 has to be a better year. Merry Christmas all. Jeanette Suffield President, Malanda Chamber of Commerce

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Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. May peace, love and prosperity follow you always.

2020 what a year. The year Tablelands Unite was created, a group to bring our community together and celebrate the highs, and support each other through the lows. A year of unprecedented experiences for many in their personal lives and in business. We would like to thank every member of our group for their ongoing support and positive attitudes towards each other. Tablelands Unite is a group like no other, something that we can all be proud of. We wish you a Merry Christmas and we look forward to a prosperous 2021 for all. Bree Hargreaves President, Atherton Tablelands Chamber of Commerce

NQ OFFROAD SPECIALISTS From our team to yours, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!

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ON behalf of the Tablelands Patrol Group, I would like to wish everyone in the community a safe and merry Christmas. In a year that has thrown many challenges at us, I would like to thank all the emergency service workers that will endeavour to keep us safe over the holiday period. If you are heading away on holidays, please drive carefully and remember to take regular breaks and take your time to get to your destination. For those staying at home, ensure you have a disaster plan in place with the cyclone season approaching. Hopefully 2021 will be a more enjoyable year. A/Inspector Greg Giles, Tablelands Patrol Group

2020 will go down in history as one of a kind It will forever be remembered for the global health pandemic, COVID-19, that took lives, shut down economies, closed international and domestic borders and brought the world to its knees. But it will also be remembered for uniting us a human race, at a time when we showed true resilience to protect our most vulnerable. However, we must also be proud that our response to the pandemic here in our community and more broadly the region and state of Queensland has put us in a good position. We have and continue to enjoy a relatively uninhibited lifestyle, thanks to Queensland’s good work. On behalf of the Chamber, I wish you all a happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous 2021. Joe Moro President, Mareeba Chamber of Commerce

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

“In a year that has thrown many challenges at us, I would like to thank all the emergency service workers that will endeavour to keep us safe over the holiday period”

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Mareeba Shire Council offices and libraries will close at 12.00 noon on Thursday 24 December 2020 and will re-open on Monday 4 January 2021. Council’s after hours service will operate during these periods, and staff will be available to deal with critical and emergency issues.

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Season’s Greetings CHRISTMAS celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, whose teachings of love and peace resonate worldwide among sincere followers of all religions. The Bahá’í communities of Mareeba, Kuranda and the Tablelands pray at this time for the unity and harmony of all humanity. “Oh thou kind Lord! Unite all. Let the religions agree and make the nations one, so that they may see each other as one family and the whole earth as one home. May they all live together in perfect harmony. - O God! Raise aloft the banner of the oneness of mankind.“ Adrian Salter Chairman The Spiritual Assembly of the Bahá’ís of Mareeba

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CHRISTMAS… A day which represents the birth of Christ. This Christmas, we should take the time to reflect on the selfless giving of God to all of mankind. Christmas is all about us acknowledging and then receiving the freewill gift that God offered to humanity. Christmas is more than just a family celebration. It is a time of sharing, giving, love, peace and joy. The real prosperity of Christmas comes when we think more about giving than just receiving, how amazing would it be if we all gave just a little more… Herein lies the real spirit of Christmas and gift giving. Wishing you an abundance of blessings this Christmas and the most prosperous year in 2021. Ps Jeff and Viki Royals Church

HAPPY Xmas or Merry Christmas – What is in a name? Many media presenters are reluctant to use the name of Jesus Christ out of political correctness even in this festive season. Written by Isaiah 700 years before the birth of Jesus Christ. Isaiah 9:6. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. At Atherton Tablelands Baptist Church we hope people will get to know Jesus and discover the wonder of His Name. Pastor John Whyte Atherton Tablelands Baptist Church

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SEASON’S Greetings from Lions Club of Atherton Inc On behalf of all Lions Club of Atherton members, President Mil Clay would like to thank all those in the region for their wonderful support in assisting the club to raise funds for distribution, both locally and beyond. With their continued help, the club’s community work for 2021 is assured through the significant dollars raised by our fundraising projects. All Lions Club of Atherton members join in wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Christmas and a hope that 2021 will bring good health and happiness. President Mil Clay Atherton Lions Club

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Season’s Greetings THE story of Christmas forever amazes me with baby Jesus who was born in a barn, grew up in a normal household, walked the dessert, laughed, loved, showed compassion, healed the sick and performed miracles before dying on the cross and rising again. While 2000 years later, despite an ever changing world, Jesus is still the same yesterday, today, and forever. As Christmas draws near, this is a time to forget about the stresses of life, a time to spend with family and friends, enjoy sports and leisure, fishing and camping. And most importantly a time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

IN the trench lines on the Somme in 1914, whistles blow – over the top – a wall of machine gun bullets a hailstorm of shrapnel. And it went on and on and on. Then it was Christmas Eve. A German soldier’s voice singing gently over no man’s land. Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht And then after a short time later from the British lines. Silent Night, Holy night, The troops on both sides understood the message of Christ. The world both then and now may believe life ends in death, decay and nothingness. Christ’s birth gives us the idea, if not the reality, of eternal life. Join with those soldiers who trusted their enemy and climbed out of their trenches unarmed as they sang… Christ the Saviour is born. Bob Katter Federal Member for Kennedy

To all the Tableland Residents young and old, Compliments of the Festive Season and have a wonderful New Year! From the Chairman and Branch Members of the Tablelands LNP.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy, safe, prosperous New

Year. Shane Knuth State Member for Hill

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

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TO say that 2020 has been quite unlike any other year would be something of an understatement. As the world has grappled with the coronavirus pandemic and ever-changing restrictions on working, travelling and socialising, our lives have undergone profound change like never before. But at the same time, we’ve also seen a remarkable burst of creativity, proving that joy can be found in the little, every day things. While it’s unclear what restrictions

Savannah Lifestyle Resorts Management and Staff would like to wish their residents and families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2021. We will be closed from Thursday December 24th, re-opening Monday 11th January, 2021.

might be in place come Christmas, we do know that the festive season will look different this year. That being said, Christmas definitely isn’t cancelled – in fact, this year, the circumstances provide a great opportunity to embrace new ways of celebrating. We at The Express are taking a welldeserved break for two weeks and will return with our first edition on January 13 in 2021. May this Christmas end the present year on a cheerful note and make way

for a fresh and bright New Year. On behalf of all the staff I would like to thank all of our readers for the trust they have given us to bring them the free local news they have been accustomed and also our clients for their continued support. I take this opportunity to wish one and all a joyous Christmas and a safe and prosperous new year. From Carl Portella and The Express Newspaper team

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WITH Christmas only two sleeps away the winners of The Express Newspapers Christmas Vouchers Giveaway have been announced. The four lucky winners have each won $500 worth of vouchers to spend back at the participating businesses of the Christmas giveaway. The Christmas Giveaway is run each year by The Express in conjunction with local businesses and the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce to encourage locals to shop local and support local. 40 locals businesses across the region participat-

ed in this year’s promotion where customers received entries into the giveaway with every purchase made. . Jeryl Mellick won her voucher from shopping at All Women in Atherton, Robyn Trimble from supporting businesses in Atherton, Shannon Richardson from shopping at Colour Studio in Mareeba and Raymond Mathieson from shopping at Mareeba News. Be ready for The Express Newspaper’s Christmas Giveaway this time next year for your chance to win big for supporting local businesses.

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Merry Christmas AND HAPPY NEW YEAR THE EXPRESS TEAM ARE TAKING A LITTLE BREAK AND WILL BE BACK IN THE OFFICE ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021. Look out for the first edition in 2021 on January 13

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Sugarcane diversity project lands in FNQ A RECENT research collaboration is looking to break the mould for sugarcane variety research and development and deliver long-term commercially viable diversification options for Far North Queensland growers and millers. The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia’s (CRCNA) $1.3 million three-year project is focused on boosting tonnages and extracting more value from feedstock. It will not only support the long term prosperity of local growers but also the local mills and broader Far North Queensland economy. Project Lead Professor Frederik Botha from the University of Queensland’s Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) said crop trials of commercial, near commercial and energy cane varieties have already started on the Tablelands and in Mossman. “Initially, we are focusing on identifying those cane and sorghum varieties which are the best biomass producers, meaning they are energy dense, with good foliage, high fibre and sugar

levels,” he said. “We will then take a close look at the chemical composition of these varieties examining the whole plant from the leaves, trash and the stalks. “This will help us determine the best varieties and how these components could be further developed into commercially viable products to boost income streams for growers and millers.” Mossman grower and trial participant Don Murday said exploring diversification options is crucial to the long-term viability of the region’s mill and sugarcane industry. “Biomass has long been touted as a quality, renewable feedstock source for mills and a value-add for growers,” he said. “As growers we need to invest in our future and ensure we can maximise the value of our crops. “Moving to an integrated, rotational production system which includes traditional sugarcane varieties grown alongside high energy canes or sorghum, means we could deliver new, sustainable income streams for growers and millers.”

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2020 crushing season ends AS the wet season approaches local sugar mills have called time on the 2020 crush. While some facilities like the Mossman mill ended their season in October, MSF’s South Johnson Mill worked through until December 6. MSF’s South Johnstone Mill completed the year with a final throughput of 1,483,185 tonnes at 12.34 commercial content of sugar (CCS). The Mulgrave Mill completed this year’s operations on November 27 with a final throughput of 1,290,314 tonnes at 12.24 CCS. MSF’s Tableland’s Mill finished the season on November 13 with a final throughput of 596,801 tonnes at 14.37 CCS and the Maryborough Mill wrapped up on November 18 with a final throughput of 633,914 tonnes at 14.49 CCS. Far Northern Milling’s (FNM) Mossman Mill finished up on October 30 with 647,990 tonnes at 12.43 CCS while toll crushed cane through the Tablelands Mill (by MSF on behalf FNM) finished with 110,580 tonnes with a 13.87 CCS. Far Northern Milling Chief Executive Officer Bronwyn Dwyer said they were a little disappointed with this year’s tonnage.

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The season was very dry and the cane didn’t grow on, so our tonnage was below estimate at the finish,” she said. “The shareholders are extremely happy now that we have gotten through our first full season.” As for next season Ms Dwyer said they would like a good wet season and a bigger crop “We would like to aim for around 800,000 tonnes, which would be great.” Australian Sugar Milling Council Director of Government and Industry Affairs Jim Crane said the end of the Queensland

season ended better than expected due to a wet start to season. “The Far Northern zone (Tully North) ended with 6,481,880 tonnes at 12.76 CCS,”he said. “The tonnage was pretty close to what we predicted, 6.518 million tonnes. “Australia wide we did just over 31 million tonnes.” Mr Crane said the 2020 season was a good outcome for farmers, given what they were anticipating and considering that sugar prices are depressed at the moment. “I would describe this year as an average crop for the Far

North.” He said. Mr Crane also said that the rain over the past few weeks had been a useful for the start of the 2021 season. “La Nina could be good and bad news for the next season,” he said. “If the Far North gets a wetter than average season, it doesn’t translate into a good crop. “It could mean too many cloudy days during the wet season which is peak the growing period. “The largest concern for Far North farmers coming into 2021 will be too much rain.”

Don’t enter banana farms THE message at the top of the Christmas list for North Queensland banana growers is – Don’t enter banana farms. North Queensland farmers have come together to ask the community for their help with protecting their farms from Panama disease tropical race 4 (Panama TR4). Joining forces with Biosecurity Queensland and the Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) to spread the message through a series of videos titled ‘Get in the Zone’, banana growers are sharing their story about what biosecurity is, and how everyone can play their part in protecting farms. Biosecurity Queensland’s Panama TR4 Program Leader, Rhiannon Evans said the videos were in response to grower demand for greater community awareness. “What someone may think is a harmless photo opportunity or a nice place to pull up at a ba-

nana farm could be the catalyst to spreading pests and disease on that property,” said Ms Evans. “The North Queensland community relies on the banana industry for economic stability, so we all need to understand our role in protecting our farms from Panama TR4 and spread the word that it’s not okay to go onto a banana farm without permission.” In anticipation of an influx of tourists coming to the North this Christmas, fourth generation growers Shayne and Blaise Cini of Edari Bananas featured in the videos to try and build awareness of why biosecurity is so important. “People need to understand they can’t just go on to a banana farm,” said Mr Cini who believes that shoes and tyres are the two most preventable ways of spreading the soil borne fungal disease. “Panama TR4 is the biggest

Growers Shayne and Blaise Cini of Edari Bananas share their stories in the videos which can be seen at www.panamatr4protect.com.au.

threat that industry’s facing today and we’re doing all we can to prevent an incursion on our property. “We’re just asking everyone around us to help do their best as well by respecting farm biosecurity.” Tropicana Banana North Queensland manager, Gavin Eilers joined the initiative to correct misguided beliefs about Panama TR4.

“I’ve had people show up on my farm in utes covered with dirt and think it’s okay because they haven’t come from another banana farm, which is wrong,” said Mr Eilers. “Panama TR4 is an invisible enemy which could be in any dirt from anywhere.” Get in the zone videos can be watched for free at www.panamatr4protect.com.au

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Move straight into a slice of tropical heaven

THIS property is constructed of solid concrete block and has been renovated to have the appearance of a Colorbond cladded home. Renovated with tropical living in mind this beautiful family home is set in a quiet, leafy street close to shopping centres, schools and within walking distance to Granite Creek. Regardless of this properties close proximity to Mareeba's CBD you'll always feel miles away in this tranquil private oasis. Inside is light and airy with beautiful polished tim-

ber flooring throughout. Central to the home is the very generous open plan kitchen complete with a long island bench, stainless steel appliances and plenty of cupboard space. This home is host to five bedrooms, two bathrooms and office space. All bedrooms show casing built-ins and air-conditioning units, the master with stunning modern ensuite. Each bedroom is accompanied by large windows allowing for ample amounts of natural sunlight, making each room feel extremely

open while simultaneously bringing the beautiful tropical outdoor feel in. Outside you will find the massive undercover and paved rear patio as well as the in-ground salt water swimming pool which will be the focal point of the home come summer. Furthermore a large 2 bay shed with kitchenette, toilet and shower, and the recent addition of 2 garden sheds means you won't ever be short for storage space. All of this surrounded by luscious trees and plants and

with only one neighbour this spacious 2565m2 allotment has your privacy assured. • Five bedroom, two bathroom home • Polished timber flooring throughout • Fully air-conditioned • Built-ins in all bedrooms • New kitchen with stone bench tops • New bathrooms • 5.5 KW solar power system with battery • Deck at the front of the home • Massive full length paved rear patio

• In-ground salt water swimming pool • 9m x 7.2m shed (with shower, toilet and kitchenette) • Close Granite creek • Spacious backyard with 2 garden sheds, 2,565 m2 allotment • Close to town

• Very private location, only one neighbour For more information or to arrange an inspection please contact exclusive agent Vince Costas at Central Realty Mareeba today. Phone 0419 926 691 or 4092 2232. 10 Robins Street, MAREEBA Overs over $485,000 EXCLUSIVE to Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691

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4091 1177 21 Main St, Atherton

17 JACKSON DRIVE, ATHERTON

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Offers Over $340,000

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INTEREST rates have fallen to record levels, so many people are now looking for alternatives to earn better returns on their savings. Real estate has always afforded an opportunity to diversity wealth. Savvy investors recognise the major upside to owning property. Here you will discover a rare three-bedroom duplex constructed of low maintenance masonry-block. The internal walls are constructed of unbreakable and tenant proof rendered concrete. This unit is as big as a house and ideal for a small family. The living area is air-conAddress: Price: Agent: Contact:

ditioned giving year-round comfort and there is a private slate tiled rear patio for outdoor living. For your tenant’s peace of mind, the unit is security screened, and the lock-up garage has a remote-controlled roller door providing easy access into the unit. The back yard is fenced and has a lawn-locker for the gardening gear.

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Put your money to work and your mind to rest

For more information, call Trisha Jackson at Professionals Atherton. Phone 4091 3955 or 0419 1833 145 anytime. To view more photos, visit athertonrealestate.com.au ATHERTON $250,000 Trisha Jackson Professionals Atherton 0419 183 145

MODERN FULLY A/C HOME ON 2.5 ACRES IN RANGEVIEW

24 WILKINSON DRIVE, TOLGA Features a home office, large ensuite, built-in robes and reverse cycle airconditioners. The large entertaining deck has a servery window direct from the modern kitchen which is equipped with a large (900mm) gas cooktop & stove, granite benches, soft-close drawers, double sink, walk-in pantry (with light), dishwasher and fridge/freezer included. It also has a double lock up garage plus multiple large double sheds, all with 3 phase power. And a paddock with arena for horses plus feed yards and feed shed. There are established gardens, various fruit trees, a parents/yoga retreat, a spacious laundry with heaps of storage. There is a 2nd driveway already in place so you have the ability to subdivide into two 1-1.5 acre house blocks and pay off your mortgage!

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A solid prospect LOCATED in a cul-de-sac street and only a short distance to the Atherton CBD is this solid and low maintenance home. With space throughout, the home features... • Solid Masonry Block Construction • Spacious Open Plan Living/Dining • Corner Kitchen With Pantry & Electric Appliances • 3 Good Sized Bedrooms – 2 Feature Built-In Cupboards • Large Bathroom Area

With New Vanity and HWS • Large Lockup Garage and Combined Laundry – Remote Roller Door • Security Screens and ceiling fans • Established 829sqm Block • Fenced Rear Yard –

CLOSE TO AMENITIES • Quaint home on 760m2 allotment • Currently tenanted at $330 per week • Renovated kitchen, separate lounge • 4 bedrooms, 2 renovated bathrooms • 2 shadehouses, garden / storage shed • 6m x 9m lockable shed with power $298,000

For more information or an inspection, please contact exclusive marketing agent Daimin Kochi at Main St Real Estate Atherton. 3 Quinn Cl, ATHERTON $275,000 EXCLUSIVE to Daimin Kochi Main Street Real Estate 0448 916 246

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DAIMIN KOCHI 0448 916 246

Double Gate Access • Lockable Garden Shed

KATH JOHNSON 0488 426 686

GREAT POSITION - MASSIVE BLOCK • Timber floors, casement windows • Large lounge/dining, 3 carpeted bedrooms • Kitchen area has access to rear patio • Single lockable garage, 2nd BBQ area • 1 bay “Shedboss” shed, garden shed • 1518m2 block, timber fence on 2 sides $298,000

HOBBY FARM, LOADS OF POTENTIAL • 3 acres with creek on the back boundary • The original old Hambledon School house • High ceilings, lots of windows, wide verandahs • Upstairs: Kitchenette, 2 bed, 2 bath & living • Downstairs: 3rd bed, 1 bath, store & laundry • 2 large family areas, 4 water tanks & bore $315,000

GREAT INDOOR & OUTDOOR LIVING • Open lounge/dining area, private front patio • Well appointed kitchen, electric appliances • Large rear timber deck, tenanted @ $350/wk • 4 bedrooms, master includes WIR & ensuite • 6m x 7m lockable powered shed, garden shed • 1012m2 allotment, fully fenced backyard $325,000

A PEACEFUL GETAWAY • 11m x 7m lockable shed on 1 hectare block • Kitchenette with breakfast bench, bathroom • Gas HWS & stove, central wood heater • Single room with a/c, 4m x 7m back patio • 11m x 6m side patio, 7m x 7m carport • Boundary fence, bore, pump & tank $349,000

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Stylish master built home

THIS stunning designer home is the epitome of style and class and a superb showcase of master built construction. Featuring four bedrooms, media room and two stylish bathrooms the contemporary interior presents the finest quality in fixtures and finish available, with raked ceilings providing an abundance of

light, spaciousness and airflow. The generous layout effortlessly integrates the kitchen, living and dining areas into an elegant, liveable space. The innovative floor plan encompasses a grand total of 280m2 and is perfect for those who enjoy entertaining with multiple living areas

seamlessly merging with the alfresco entertainment area and the courtyard. The stunning, central kitchen features Caesar Stone bench tops, 2-pack exclusive finish, all completed flawlessly with a superb mirrored splash back. A Butlers’ Pantry offers copious amounts of storage space as well as a second

sink area all complimented by Delonghi European appliances including a gas cooktop, double oven, integrated coffee machine plus a built in wine fridge and wine rack. The Master Retreat features a spacious walk in robe, split system air-conditioning and a his and hers shower with one-way glass. The main bathroom in-

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4091 1611

24 Main St Atherton PRIVATE ACREAGE 34 Geddes Dr - Offers Over $650,000

cludes a built in storage area, generous basin, a shower, separate toilet and indulgent freestanding bath. Address: Agent: Contact:

SELLING?

Call now for a FREE MARKET APPRAISAL

Contact exclusive marketing agent Rino Gava on 0427 779 086 to arrange your private inspection.

26 Yarrabee Close, MAREEBA $579,000 EXCLUSIVE to Rino Gava Atherton Realty 0427 779 086

Rino Gava 0427 779 086 Collette Rowston 0419 733 712

EXECUTIVE WITH VIEWS 4 Coronis Circuit - $519,000

CONTEMPORARY HOME, VIEWS 87 Loder Street - $439,000

DESIGN EXCELLENCE & QUALITY 7-8 Larfield Close - $699,000

 Solid 500m2 brick 5 bedroom home  5333m2 fully fenced, backing rural land  7m x 12m Colorbond shed  Large patio with rural views

 Architecturally designed home  5 bedroom, 3 bathroom incl. granny flat  Timber floors upstairs  Central Atherton with views

 4 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms  Vaulted ceiling in open plan living  Large tiled outdoor area with views  Double lock-up garage with extra storage

 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms on 1 acre  Executive close to Atherton CBD  10m x 12m shed with high clearance  Full airconditioning, great views

Rino 0427 779 086

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THIS grand old lady is presented to best show the style of the era – a time when attention was paid to detail, the ceilings were high, floors where polished timber and design accents gave a classic style. The current owners have lovingly restored this Queenslander to showcase all the beautiful characteristics so this home oozes charm, but they are committed elsewhere so this property must be sold. Entry via the long hallway which immediately transports you back in time. The 2 bedrooms off either side of the hallway open out onto the verandah through French doors.

An archway leads you to a massive open living space showcasing beautiful timber details, a fireplace and gorgeous bay windows. Additionally there is also a third bedroom as well as an office space. Rounding off the property is a beautiful verandah wrapping around 3 sides of the home which looks over the established gardens & trees. A large shed provides plenty of storage space.

Contact exclusive agent Suzey Whitby at Ray White Atherton today on 0438 090 306 for your inspection. www.raywhiteruralatherton.com.au/ATH22643258

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TARZALI $334,000 Suzey Whitby Ray White Atherton 0438 090 306

Five acre property close to town WHAT a wonderful opportunity to purchase this beautiful 5 acre property. This home is the perfect home for the family, with space to spread out, play cricket, splash in the pool and enjoy the great tropical North Queensland lifestyle. Ideal for the buyer wanting the rural lifestyle yet still be close to shops, schools and amenities. Features Include; • Masonry block home • New kitchen with electric oven and cooktop, breakfast bar and plenty of cupboard space. • Open plan living • 5 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms with built in robes • Master bedroom separate from main house features an ensuite, walk-in robe and views of the pool. • Internal laundry with

linen cupboard, sink & patio access • Tiled main bathroom • Rumpus room • Ceiling fans, screens, and plenty of storage throughout home • Covered front patio • 80,000L Inground pool with waterfall – perfect to entertain the kids • Private covered entertainment area overlooking the pool • 4 bay block shed • No rear neighbours, property backs onto state forest • Fenced yard Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• Septic, town water • Rare 5 acre allotment close to town When you want just the right amount of space to feel at one with nature, but don't want to spend your entire weekend maintaining it, 3537 Page Road is the one you want. Ideally located only 2.5km from Atherton Town Centre. For further information or to arrange an inspection, call marketing agent Raquel at Sommerset Realty on 0408 983 879.

35-37 Page Road, ATHERTON $595,000 Raquel Cunzolo Sommerset Realty 0408 983 879

What’s your proper ty wor th? Call Raquel today to find out!*

*Free No-obligation appraisal

Shop 1, 116 Main St, Atherton QLD, 4883

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Near new and just right for you

THIS near new three bedroom home is positioned in highly sought after Amaroo Estate on the Cairns side of town and offers a quality build and finish, a well thought out floorplan and the feeling of a much larger home without the extra work – perfect for first home buyers, downsizers or investors alike. Offering a cool, crisp neutral interior that's perfect for North Queensland as well as a practical and functional list

of inclusions, once inside and you will feel you that have finally found your home. Attributes include: • 188m2 floorplan built by NQ Homes • Fully tiled with easy clean 600mm tiles • Crisp, neutral colour tones and quality fixtures and fittings • Air-conditioned open plan with kitchen dividing the lounge and dining areas • Stylish central kitchen

with sizeable butlers pantry, plumbed in fridge space and quality appliances including a 900mm oven and cooktop plus dishwasher • Airconditioned Master bedroom with stylish ensuite and walk-in robe • 2nd and 3rd bedroom with mirrored built-in robe and patio access • Both bathrooms with low maintenance glass free showers • Blinds & window furnish-

ings throughout plus external roller blinds on the eastern side of the home • Security screens and tinted windows throughout • Insulation in the ceiling plus solar hot water, 5kw solar power system & solar ventilation on roof • Sizeable tiled rear patio directly off the living area with extended timber decking and privacy roller blinds • 3m x 2.6 colourbond garden shed plus two storage

lockers • 905m2 fully fenced &andlandscaped allotment with no rear neighbours, only a short stroll to the Amaroo Medical Centre and future shops This immaculate home is Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

an absolute must to inspect. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468.

12 Dandaloo Close, MAREEBA $385,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

Merry Christmas and best wishes for a safe and prosperous new year From Joe & Trina & Sophie JOE TORRISI 0417 700 468

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Half acre waterfront immaculately presented property OFFERING the complete package in waterfront properties is this manicured 2,074m2 allotment. Warm timber decks inviting guests to the open plan kitchen, living and dining room. The kitchen has been updated with quality appliances and the living area features a wood heater. A second timber deck at the rear, with the views of the seven sisters and Lake Tinaroo. The master bedroom has a built in robe and air-con. The other two bedrooms both have built in robes, one with private sliding door access to the deck. The bath-

room is fully renovated with modern touches. Downstairs has a second bathroom and a separate laundry. The media room is carpeted with the full surround sound set up, projector and air-conditioning. The three bays of roller doors and space to store the boat and cars, and there is a separate workshop area. Toward the rear of the Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

block is another boat shed with power and water connected.

The owners are priced to sell and are offering excellent value for money so now is the time to Contact Exclusive Marketing Agent Kaydee Chatfield 0417 468 941 at First National Atherton to arrange your viewing today.

YUNGABURRA $689,000 EXCLUSIVE to Kaydee Chatfield First National Real Estate Atherton 0417 468 941

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We would like to wish our valued clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Make it your own

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A fantastic opportunity has become available just outside of Atherton. Over an acre and set well back from the road this property offers all kinds of features you will struggle to find so close to town. The main residence is tucked away behind native shrubs but don’t let that fool you, it boasts four bedrooms, open plan living and a sunken lounge which could serve as a second living area, media room or a guest room. If that’s not enough then the granny flat further up the hill will grab your atten-

tion. Watch the sun rise over Hastie swamp from your balcony or entertain friends and family with a barbeque in the afternoon. If investment is your aim, this is also the property for you. It enables you to take advantage of the multiple income from both dwellings Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

yielding a much higher return or even rent out one of the properties to help pay the mortgage while you live in the other. Contact exclusive agent Alex Payne to arrange an inspection on 0409 328 153. 11 Page Road, ATHERTON $420,000 EXCLUSIVE to Alex Payne LJ HOOKER Atherton 0409 328 153

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LETTERS to the EDITOR HAVE YOUR SAY

Thank you for helping to save my life AROUND this time of year people might ask – What did you get for Christmas? – I got my life, minus an arm. I am the one injured in the gas bottle explosion which rocked Mareeba four weeks ago. Everyone tells me it is a miracle I survived at all. If you see me around, don’t be shy, say “hi”. Of course we can’t shake hands (and of course we shouldn’t anyway). Let your little ones ask the awkward questions rather than point and stare. I am still the same person and, although I now have a disability, I don’t feel disabled. I will be forever grateful for the quick action of neighbours (you know who you are), skilful and professional care of paramedics and medical staff in both Mareeba and Cairns, and for the compassion shown to my wife by Police and QFES. I cannot thank everyone enough. Stay safe and keep your loved ones close. Merry Christmas. Volker MAREEBA

Thanks for support on park’s future I WOULD like to sincerely thank the community for their support on the Malanda Falls Caravan Park’s future. The turnout at last Thursday’s meeting is testament to the passion, and the importance of this issue to the community. This is despite the midday time slot making it impossible for many to attend. I thank the council for listening to what we had to say. I plead with councillors to reevaluate their decision in light of the new information, and to move forward in the best interests of Malanda. We are a small town, but together we are strong. Matt Lachlan MALANDA

Disappointment over TRC recycling RIPPING off and separating the not-so innovative plastic addition to tissue boxes, washing and cleaning jars and plastic containers and

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separating waste allows our family to think we are contributing somehow to our environmental footprint. The businesses that produce this mountain of packaging should be of course held accountable, but in a strange twist of fate and clever marketing the downtrodden consumer is left with the job and is in fact encouraged to celebrate their recycling preparation efforts. To read that the last seven months or so of TRC recyclable waste has gone to landfill without public consultation leaves our family powerless and questioning. Who told kerbside drivers to treat recycling as wet waste? Who is accountable?. I understand that during COVID lockdown there have been many changes in procedures, but for this misleading to go on for seven months is careless. I, as one ratepayer, would have appreciated this information. I could have stockpiled my own recycling and changed my buying habits to accommodate. To think seven months of diligent washing and processing in our household and countless other households was for nothing. Deanna Maich TOLGA

No change after Malanda meeting I ATTENDED the Council meeting in the Malanda on 17/12/20 about their decision to lease out the Malanda Falls Caravan Park to a commercial operator, saying the cost to ratepayers and the fact that it was not part of their core business, is why they made the decision. At the public meeting, eight members of our community, representing various interest groups, addressed the councillors and those of us attending this public meeting supporting the present operators and asking that the council reconsider its decision which was made without any community consultation whatsoever. The acting mayor said they had no intention of revisiting their decision but would work with interested groups and their concerns. I am sure that everyone who attended

the meeting came away with the same feeling as I did – here we go again (Mary Street revisited). I would suggest that most of us who voted in this new council hoped for a consultative group of new representatives who would not make the same mistakes as the previous council. If we look outside our area many rural councils in Queensland have camping and caravan sites at their local showgrounds so we can hardly say that we are the exception. Another point that they have failed to recognise is all the land from Malanda falls up to and including the showgrounds was gifted to the Malanda community. It is a shame that the 2000 signatures are not enough to sway our elected representatives. It is also a shame that under local government rules the voters cannot place a vote of no confidence in our local councillors and mayor. Also planned is the destruction of the Patrick English pavilion at the show grounds and its replacement with a modern building with no soul and of course we would loose our lovely dance floor. We also should be aware that this building has heritage value as it was the entertainment building at the 7th Div AIF camp at Danbulla during WW2 and was purchased after the war and then dismantled by a group of volunteers from Malanda at Danbulla, then transported to Malanda show grounds and re-erected on its present site. This council also has identified many other community buildings in our town they would like to dispose of because of neglect by many of our previous councils. Also the one way street debacle which is failing to allow at least two disabled parks on the main road side of the chemist shop where the ramp is, surely if the council approached TMR and asked them to make this concession to support people with disabilities. Gary Hardy Malanda

Van park renters are valuable income CONSIDERING there’s a lot

of homelessness around and desperate renters needing permanent accommodation, caravan parks are saying big no to an income from permanent renters – yet now the TRC are screaming ‘broke’. TRC may need a rethink. Permanent renters need accommodation and they are a valuable van park income. Many know how to do basic maintenance and can also help on the property. The TRC should come down from planet stupid. A good move for TRC to get out of the caravan business, but the land was paid for by rates and taxes and the TRC is only an employee of the community of ratepayers and taxpayers. Erika Li ATHERTON

Community spirit shines in Herberton ON Saturday night December 12, Herberton held a very successful twilight street market. A huge ‘thank you’ to Karen Rosman from Herberton Tin Town Sweets for doing a fantastic job pulling it all together. It is a massive job and she did it well with the help of Herberton’s CIA members. The Herberton Business and Tourism Association took on a project to replace the sixty year old coloured lights many of which no longer worked, that stretched along the main street. Thanks to Max Enfield of Boutique Power and HBTA secretary for organising and co-ordinating Ergon and Traffic Management to have the lights fitted over two days just in time for the market. They look superb. Of course, the lights could not have been replaced without out the community’s help. It was from the generosity of many Herberton CIA, community groups, the state school, business and local residents whose donation to buy a light that made it all happen. Herberton, the Village in the Hills, has a great community spirit and it certainly shone through with this project. Thank you everyone who helped make it all possible. Judy Cooper President, Herberton Business and Tourism Assoc.

The year that changed us

AS this is my last opinion piece for the year, I’ve decided to put 2020 under the microscope. The year started with the worst bushfires in recorded history, then a once in a hundred-year pandemic started a domino effect which led to the worst economic recession in living memory. There were also droughts, black lives matter protests and the most embarrassing US president of all time was booted from office. If we did put 2020 under the microscope what would we see? A mosaic of faces on Zoom. The sight of families visiting grandparents with toddlers waving through the glass. Or would we see a face mask, an item that used to seem so foreign but is now so commonplace. While looking under the microscope we also see the birth of a whole new vocabulary – social distancing, herd immunity, bubble, lockdown, and flattening the curve. The phrase ‘I can’t breathe’ could easily have been about catching COVID as much as it was George Floyd’s last words, as he was choked to death by Minneapolis police. How many times have we heard the phrase “Stop the world, I want to get off?” This year it actually seemed like the world did stop. People started to marvel at the natural world they had previously ignored, rushing out and buying plants and seeds and edibles. City centres previously choked with traffic now seemed easy to get around. You’d look upward and see skies clear of aircraft. Environmental scientists found that air quality actually improved in cities across the globe, we reduced greenhouse gas emissions, lessened water and noise pollution, and contributed towards a possible “restoration of the ecological system”. 2020 will be remem-

bered as the year of the virus but it also provided a glimpse of how things could be different. Governments and scientists across the globe started working together. This year scientists were the real heroes, as we begged them to come up with a vaccine which they did, in unprecedented speed. COVID also accelerated what was already happening in our world. Working from home was already on the rise, but it went from being an exception to the rule. People were already shopping online before 2020, but it’s estimated COVID accelerated the shift from physical stores to digital shopping by about five years. Then there was the secondary pandemic – loneliness. The war against the virus deprived people of human contact; ‘social distancing’ became too real. After just a week of lockdown, people reported bouts of loneliness and a deep need for togetherness. You don’t miss something until its gone. Life without a trip to the pub; a night of laughter at with friends; tears at the cinema or the thrill of live music; an afternoon at the football; a quick drink or a long meal; a few hours with your parents or your children; or even just a hug. Even shaking hands became a novelty. The pandemic took away many lives, but it also reminded us what life is for: the simple joy of being with other people, close enough to touch and be touched. The microscope placed over each one of us, revealed that our greatest weakness is also our most precious strength: our need for each other. N.B Thanks and credit to UK journalist Jonathan Freedland for the inspiration of this article.

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or medication. 16. Gaining, resulting in, or relating to victory in a contest or competition. 18. A natural deposit of exposed salt that animals lick. 19. An act or the right of selecting something from a number of alternatives. 21. Withdraw formally from membership of a federal union. 22. A small or medium-sized songbird, typically having a brown back, spotted breast, and loud song. DOWN 1. A small room in which a prisoner is locked up. 2. Leather with a glossy varnished surface. 3. An act or process of closing something. 4. A double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side. 5. A large outdoor area with fairground rides, shows, and other entertainments. 6. Give a baby a Christian name at baptism as a sign of admission to a Christian Church. 12. Resulting from or having had a good education. 14. A disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency. 17. A person who dives as a sport. 20. Money in coins or notes, as distinct from cheques, money orders, or credit.

Weekly Horoscopes  

Aries

March 21 to April 20 Avoid lending or borrowing. You will tend to overeat today if you stay home alone. You should expect to have changes in your home. Thursday will be your lucky day this week, be open to new opportunities.

Puzzle solutions

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▶ 250g chocolate ripple biscuits ▶ 80g butter, melted ▶ 300ml cream, lightly whipped ▶500g cream cheese, softened ▶ 1/2 cup caster sugar ▶ 150ml Baileys liquor ▶ 3 tsp gelatine dissolved in ¼ cup water ▶ 200g white chocolate, melted and cooled ▶ 150g Maltesers - plus extra to decorate

Method

1. Grease and line the base and sides of a 20cm spring-form pan. 2. Finely crush the biscuits in a food processor and place into a bowl. 3. Add the melted butter and mix until well combined. 4. Press the mixture firmly into the base of the pan and place into the fridge. 5. Whip cream and set aside and dissolve gelatine in water. 6. Beat the cream cheese, caster sugar and Baileys together until smooth and creamy and add the cooled, dissolved gelatine to the mix and beat until well combined. 7. Melt the white chocolate and set aside to cool. 8. Beat the melted chocolate and the whipped cream through the cream cheese mixture. Fold through the Maltesers. 9. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin. Spread out evenly with a spoon. 10. Place into the fridge for 15 minutes. 11. Lightly press the extra Maltesers into the top of the cheesecake to decorate.

Merry Christmas & Enjoy!!

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Libra Sept 24 to Oct 23

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

A residential move may be in order. Social evenings at your place will be highly successful. You will be well looked upon due to your compassionate and giving nature.

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21

Your high energy and discipline will enable you to complete any seemingly insurmountable tasks. Your determination and sheer desire to do your own thing will be successful.

Leo

July 23 to Aug 22

You may have more people on your domestic scene than anticipated. Some of that extra energy you have stored up might just be put to good use. Try not to say the wrong thing at the wrong time.

This is a great week to mingle with people you would like to impress. Try to include the one you love in your plans today. You will get upset over trivial matters.

Scorpio

Sagittarius

Oct 24 to Nov 22 Restrictions may be difficult for you to live with, but try to do things by the book. If you’ve been under stress and worrying about older members of the family, it’s time to come to terms with the situation.

Social events will be rewarding. You’ll meet new friends if you try new activities. You have a tendency to think that no one else will do things properly.

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Be prepared to take care of the issues at hand. Don’t say things that could be damaging later on. Cut loose. Keep your cash in your pocket and offer them sound advice rather than your financial assistance.

Aug 23 to Sept 23

June 22 to July 22

You will probably have to defend your mate. Children may be on your mind. You may have difficulty trying to get your mate to understand your position.

Ingredients

April 21 to May 21

Virgo

Cancer

Baileys, malteser cheesecake

Taurus

Nov 23 to Dec 21 You’re on the right track and you can make money if you are willing to go out on a limb. You may find that your boss is not delighted with your work lately. Look into joining groups that can give you hands-on advice.

Pisces

Aquarius

Feb 20 to March 20

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Unexpected bills will leave you a little short. You need to take a long, hard look at yourself and your personal situation. Relatives will be cordial.

Positive connections can be made if you get involved in environmental organizations. Residential moves should be considered carefully. Family talks may get a little combative.

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Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes St (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! CHRISTMAS DAY 25 DECEMBER 2020: MAN WILL LIVE FOREVERMORE #5 BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS DAY

CAMERON LUKE TITLOW

CHRISTMAS SEASON CONCLUDES ON SUNDAY 27 DECEMBER, 2020: MAN WILL LIVE FOREVERMORE #6 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life.” (John 6:47)

03/07/1985 ~ 26/12/2018 The world changes from year to year, Our lives from day to day. But the love and memories of you, Shall never pass away. In loving memory of the beautiful Son of Julie & Chris, Brother of Jason & Kelly, Uncle of Declan, Ashton & Cody, Father of Jaida Saige, We miss you more than words can say to this day.

Birthday Happy 90th Birthday

Lorna Baker 10th January, 2021

SERVICES FOR: CHRISTMAS DAY FRIDAY 25TH DECEMBER, 8AM St George’s Op Shop closed from Saturday 19th December, reopening Thursday 8th January, 2021.

death NotiCe Stanley John FOXWELL RAAF Corporal A110658 Late of Mareeba. Passed away peacefully at the Mareeba Garden Settlement on Wednesday the 9th December, 2020. Aged 77 years. Much loved Husband of Mary. Beloved Father & Father-in-Law of Jim & Monique. Devoted Poppy to Krystal, Rowan & Logan. Beloved Brother & Brother-in-Law of Ellen (dec.) & Kevin (dec.), Graeme & Coraline. Uncle to Sandra, Kerrie, Terese, Amanda & Louise. Cousin and Friend to many. In keeping with Stanley’s wishes a private cremation service has been held.

26-10-1913 to 25-12-2014

6 years have passed since you have gone, Memories of you are ever so strong. We knew your body was getting tired, But enjoyed your family by your side. Pain got stronger day by day, Finally you asked Dad if you could stay? His reply was “Come To Me”, You have spent enough time with the family. We know you are far, but ever so close, To have you in heaven, is what God chose. Love Giovanna, Salvatore, Grandchildren Carmelina, Michelina, Danielle, Frank and their families.

ROSARIO BRUNETTO

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Sadly missed Gaetano.

1300 781 084

Virginia, Ernie and Diane, Dario and Robyn and their families wish to thank all relatives and friends who attended Elio’s funeral. Heartfelt thanks to all those who gave flowers, made donations to the Kidney Foundation, sent messages or offered kindness, love and support during our sad time. We would particularly like to thank all doctors and medical staff who cared for Elio. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

THE FAMILY OF THE LATE

HARRY SPANOS

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22.11.29 ~ 22.12.07

Always in my heart & never forgotten.

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Please RSVP to Secretary 0419 004 727 by 27th December if attending. All new members welcome!

Wishing you the best for your 90th, with many more to come! Lots of love and best wishes from all your family and your many friends.

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Position Vacant Atherton . Innisfail

Private workshop that specialises in 4WDs is seeking an experienced, self motivated

MOTOR MECHANIC The workshop is newly renovated and is a modern facility with excellent equipment and specialised tools. With the hourly rate negotiable and the modern work environment we aim to attract the right reliable and competent tradesperson for our workshop to perform a wide range Mechanical Repairs. Our focus is doing the job right the first time. You must have a current driver’s licence, own tools, and the knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems with scan tool diagnostics experience. The successful applicant will need to be able to demonstrate the below: • The ability to produce high quality workmanship that is necessary to meet not only our workshop standards but also our customers’ expectations and completion within the required timeframes • Carry out mechanical repairs and servicing to a wide range of vehicles • Ability to work autonomously with problem solving experience • Ensure the workshop and staff areas are maintained in a safe, clean and organised state at all times • Ensure workplace health and safety regulations and company policies are adhered to • Be willing and able to work extra time when required to meet customer needs • Demonstrate ability to work effectively under pressure in a professional manner • Be consistently professional in your appearance and attitude • Maintain effective communication with the store manager, customers and work colleagues Our workshop deals with a variety of different vehicles, so the work varies from day to day and job to job. Quality of work and customer satisfaction is essential to us and we are looking for a dedicated individual who is committed to achieving quality results. The position is available to be filled immediately but at the same time we are flexible with the starting date to work with the right person for the role. All applications will be held in the strictest of confidence. Email resume to: clinton@4x4fnq.com.au Or hand it in person to: 12 Albrecht St, Tolga For more information call on 4095 4523 and ask for the Owner / Manager Clinton I will also be monitoring the emailed applications during the Christmas break so do not hesitate to email any questions and include your contact number so I can call you back if required.

POSITION AVAILABLE

BOOKKEEPER/OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR John Cole Toyota Atherton is seeking an Experienced Bookkeeper/ Office administrator to join our team full time.

allocation Refrigeration & Air Conditioning APPRENTICESHIP AVAILABLE Send applications through to: admin@fnqrefrig.com.au

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Did you know...

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Final farewells with respect. Phone 0410 328 357

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ADMINISTRATION TRAINEESHIP

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MANGO PICKERS & PACKERS FOR THE HARVEST

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SPORT RESULTS ATHERTON GOLF CLUB Wednesday Sporters Dec 16th 13 hole Stableford won by Peter Hilder 29 pts. Ru-up Jenko 28 pts on countback from Kev Shaw. 4 others on 28 pts. NTPs 3&11 Jenko, 18 Curly. Least putts 2 on 21. 4 ball jackpot next Wednesday. Next Wed. 13 hole Stableford 6-18. 2021 season starts on Jan 6th. Thursday 17/12/20 we had our break up day, sponsored by Patsy McMahon and Marea Mead, 2 ball ambrose. Winning team was Robin Beck and Lorraine Doolan 67 nett and r/up went to Kerry Williamson and Shelley Broadley 69 nett. Pin shots went yo 3 Cheryl Piccone, 9 Heather Beaven, 11 Kerry Williamson and 18 Gaye Steventon. Saturday's Turner Shield sponsored by Barry Clough Auto Repairs, was won by Kerry Williamson with 39 pts, r/up was Sandra Watson 37 pts and 3rd Debbie Peressini 36

pts. Pin shots went to 3 Lyn Morrison, 9 Patsy McMahon, 11 Sandra Watson and 18 Lyn Morrison. Saturday next, Boxing Day Medley . Men's winner Darren Morey 40 pts, r/up went to Mitchell Vermeer 38 pts and 3rd went to Brian Brown 37 pts. Pin shots went to 3 C Veitch, 9 B Brown, 11 R Stoward and 18 C Larkin. Sunday 20/12/20 medley s/ford was won by D Morrison 39 pts on a c/back to J Dunne and 3rd went to S Broadley 38 pts. Birdie jackpot of $50, went to J Dyer on 18. The Atherton Golf Club, would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and all the very best for 2021. MAREEBA TENNIS Mid-week competition Finals Div. 2 Rhonda d Russell 33-23 Rhonda’s :Marilyn, Rhonda©, Hayden And Jamie. Russell’s: Kym, Russell,

Janelle And Pete. B/F Div. 2 : Hayden Div. 1 Libor d Mark by 4 games Libor: Libor©, Callum, Charlie And Nick. Mark: Ian, Mark©, Scott And Paul. B/F Div. 1 Paul Winner of the frog:Terry RAVENSHOE/MT GARNET RIFLE CLUB December 20: Very hot and sunny Sunday morning in Ravenshoe today with switching winds and plenty of mirage. Results 600yds and 800m combined competition. F Standard – M. Wilson 101.2, L. Wilson 91. F Open: P. Padgett 107.3. F/TR – C. Allman 116.6, B. Gianasi 113.7, G. Sandilands 107.6, J. Househam 105.3. Sporting-Hunting: J. Anderson 95.5. Congratulation to Kade Tripp on his first try at long range shooting with 55.1 in F/ TR at the 600yds and 57.3 at the 800m in F Open. Sunday, December 27: 600 yards and

800m combined competition. MAREEBA GOLF CLUB Thursday 17th Dec: Sporters 9 Hole Stableford. Winner: John Horton (21). Runner Up: Grant Cupitt (C/B 20). Raffle: Graham Doeblien. Saturday 19th Dec: 18 hole 2 Ball Ambrose Winners: Greg Broesder & Jon Shearer (61.5), Runner Up: Norm Dallison & Danny Bradley (63.25), NTP 4: Greg Broesder, NTP 8: Tim Lambert, NTP 11: Grant Cupitt, NTP 13: Aaron Grey, Sunday 20th Dec: 18 Hole Stableford, Sponsored by: Steggles, Winner: Chris Benjamin (37), Runner Up: Ben Sowden (36), NTP 11: Alex Hodi, NTP 13: Steven Harnischfeger. MAREEBA BOWLS NOTES Mixed social wed winners S Brady L Cadorin R/up J Akiew P Brown B Pitson. Thursday mixed jackpot pairs E Thomp-

son S Brady R/up L Cadorin J Barnes best of 2nd game N Gray R Keddie. Mixed social Sunday presidents day winners M Goulding E Crema L Plowman R/up C Kootafa C De Zen A DeZen. 3rd M Tiraboschi S Brady thanks go to our sponcers for putting on a great afternoon Merry Christmas everyone. MILLAA MILLAA GOLF CLUB The Yungaburra Buthcery Trophy Day was a stroke event and 24 players turned out, with only one lady present Alicia English was given two shots and played against the men. These two shots were enough for Alicia to pip the three men who finished on 67 strokes with her. The countback gave Geoff Errey second place, Don McHardie third and Shaun Darby was third.Nearest To The Pins went to Geoff Errey for 1/10 and

Keith Dixon was the winner on 5/14. HERBERTON SSAA Rimfire Hunterclass results for 19.12.20. The date of the first competition is 02. 01. 21 There was a good rollup for the last competition for 20.20, a rimfire hunterclass over 50m. and 100 yds. Results:1, Michael, 249.14, 248.03, 497.17; 2, Doug, 249.11, 246.04, 495.15; 3, Jack, 249.07, 245.07, 494.14; 4, Dennis, 249.09, 243.09, 492.18; 5, Bill, 249.07, 241.02, 490.09; 6, Gordon, 247.09, 242.08, 489.17; 7 ,Lynn,247.07, 242.06, 489.13; 8, Ian, 245.06, 241, 486.06; 9, Brian, 247.06, 237.04, 484.10; 10, Gary, 246.08, 234.01, 480.09; 11, Trevor, 245.05, 223.01, 468.06; After the end of year recess our first competition is a centrefire benchrest over 100 and 200 yds. Competition start time is 11.a.m.

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SPORT CHRISTMAS RACE DAY

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CHAMPION: Sarah Foster an Atherton local and Australia’s Number one female trail runner is looking ahead to the massive 1,049km Triple Crown race in America next year.

Foster set to tackle her hardest challenge SARAH Foster, an Atherton local and Australia’s number one female trail runner has set herself the gruelling goal of being the first Australian female to conquer the Triple Crown, a massive 1,049km race set in America. Broken down into three separate 200 mile trail running courses, The Bigfoot 200, Tahoe 200 and the Moab 240 are three massive trail running races that will run over August, September and October in 2021. Sarah is hoping to travel to America next year to see how she really stacks up against some of the best of the best in trail running. She is no beginner however, as she is the current record holder for Australia’s premier 200mile race, Delirious W.E.S.T where she placed as the first female and third overall. “Trail running is not such a huge thing in Australia especially ultra-running, it’s getting there but it’s not on par with America by far,” Sarah said. “I raced in Delirious in February this year and I feel like I want to see how good I can be, I want to go to America and compete against the best to see how

I stack up. “I’m pretty excited but I think the first race is going to be by far the toughest on my body due to the hills and huge elevation gains.” Currently Sarah’s training week consists of running over 100km each week before ramping up the kilometres heading into the competition. The Triple Crown only allows around 20-25 days of rest in-between each 200 mile race, making it a true test of a runner’s physical and mental endurance. If International travel to America is not allowed by the time the race comes around Sarah has set herself another goal of participating in a 48hr track event to train her mind to deal with the long distance running. “I feel like that track event would be mind numbing enough to train my mind to just be quiet and run,” she said. “That’s going to be a real mental challenge and that’s what I am looking for to see how I will get through that. “It’s also good training for the 200-mile races because when things start to hurt you start thinking about hot showers and warm beds.”

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Elise Jue Sue and Jess Finlen.

Kaeley Scott and Shannade Hall.

Julia Davis.

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Tahlea Purdy and Taylah-Lee Campbell.

Frances Petersen, Shane Knuth MP and Kymberlee Cockrem.

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Turf Club set to come alive on Boxing Day THE Mareeba Turf Club is once again hosting their biggest race day of the year, the Boxing Day Races this coming Saturday, December 26. The Boxing Day Races are the biggest event of the year for the Mareeba Turf Club with thousands of people flocking to the track on the day. This year’s event will be a five race card with a special foot race to be held after the official races have finished. Mareeba Turf Club President Alex Malliff is excited for this year’s race and is encouraging those who haven’t booked their tickets to do so. “I love the Boxing Day Races it’s my favourite day of racing in the year it’s such a super atmosphere,” he said. “Everybody that comes there comes back, you don’t go to the Boxing Day Races in Mareeba and say I’ve done that, I won’t come back. “Come and see it for yourself your always left wanting more after the Boxing Day Races.” Live music, food, drinks and even a jumping castle and a possible waterslide will be available this year to help cool off some of that summer heat. Tickets for the Boxing Day Races cannot be purchased at the gate this year as all tickets are now required to be pre-purchased before arriving on the race day. To get your tickets for the event head to www.trybooking.com/BMRAG gates are set to open at 11am on Saturday.

RACE DAY: Mareeba’s biggest race event of the year, the Boxing Day Races is on again this Saturday, 26 December. PHOTO BY PETER ROY.

Atherton holds onto CFN lead

ATHERTON’S first grade side will go in to the Christmas break just holding on to their lead in the Cricket Far North competition after being convincingly beaten by Barron River on Saturday. Barron chose to bat first, batting through to the 49th over to post a total of 162. Wickets were shared between Michael Salerno 3-42, Jason Salvetti 2-11, Paul Nasser 2-18, Liam Bombardieri 2-22 and Tom Boorman 1-25. Atherton made hard work of the run chase losing wickets cheaply. Dan Parnell and Tom Boorman looked to be set put-

Mareeba unable to claim third win

Atherton captain Tom Boorman.

MAREEBA Seconds were unable to continue on from their win last weekend, going down against United in Cairns on Sunday. The toss was won by the home side and Mareeba was sent in to bat, the order never looked steady with all batters not able to get into a rhythm, Mareeba was bowled out for 102 off just 28.2 overs. United then made quick work of the Mareeba bowlers with one of their openers just seven runs off a half century. Wickets then fell quickly but not quickly enough as the home side passed Mareeba’s score in the 30th over with only six wickets down.

ting on a 33 run partnership before Tom was trapped in front. Dan batted through to the last wicket, but a direct hit run-out saw Atherton bundled out for 116 giving Barron a win by 46 runs. Cricket returns to Atherton’s Loder Park on January 9 when Atherton and Norths will contest the Bridgeman-Maher Cup.

Result: Atherton 116 (D Parnell 31, T Boorman 26, W Nasser 15, P Nasser 15) Def. by Barron River 162 (M Salerno 3-42, J Salvetti 2-11, P Nasser 2-18, L Bombardieri 2-22, T Boorman 1-25)

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