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Mareeba Hospital midwives gathered at the Priceline Pharmacy on Byrnes Street last Thursday to celebrate ten years since the inception of the Midwifery Group Practice, a form of care that has garnered a reputation as the “gold standard” in midwifery. FULL STORY PAGE 8

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Toffanello to trek the Outback in support of Flying Doctors DIMBULAH local Eddie Toffanello is gearing up for the Outback Car Trek 2019 beginning on June 2. The Outback Car Trek is an annual event which raises muchneeded funding for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), and consists of a 12 day trek where older 2WD cars venture across the beautiful Australian Outback. This year is all the more special as it marks the trek’s 30 year anniversary, with the trekkers having raised in excess of $28 million since its inception in 1990. The goal for 2019’s trek is to reach the target of $30 million. The trek will start in Renmark in South Australia and finishes at Vesteys Bay in the Northern Territory on June 14, and Mr Toffanello noted his excitement about the upcoming trip. “This is my third year participating in the Outback Car Trek and it is such a great event – I wish I had started doing it earlier,” he said. “I’m doing it again this year with two good friends of mine Mick Hefferman and Phillip Thrift who live in Sydney.” “So we will be making the trek in our Ford Sedan and we have named our team ‘Team Kubota’.” Mr Toffanello said not only is the trek fun and enjoyable, he alluded to how pleased he is that he gets to do it in support of such a worthwhile service like the RFDS. “It’s such a wonderful cause because we all know how important the Royal Flying Doctor Service is, particularly to those living in rural areas,” he said. “Just about every person I speak to in Outback Australia has had an incident that has required

Eddie Toffanello with the Kubota ride-on mower that was kindly donated by Casali’s Mareeba and Kubota. Pictured with Alex Arena of Casali’s and INSET, the Ford Sedan.

the assistance of the RFDS, so that gives you an idea of just how essential a service it really is. “For myself personally, I enjoy going to remote places to fish, camp and trek, so I never know when I might need their help – that is why I’m so passionate about supporting them and everything they do for us.” Entering a car in the Outback Car Trek costs each team $7,500, and Mr Toffanello said he

wouldn’t have been able to participate in this year’s event without the generosity of Alex Arena from Casali’s Mareeba as well as the Dimbulah Lions Club. “Casali’s and Kubota Australia kindly donated a $7000 Kubota ride-on mower for us to auction off at a golf day in Sydney,” he said. “He is helping us immensely and it’s great to see a local Mareeba business showing their sup-

port. “I also want to acknowledge the Dimbulah Lions Club; they have donated $2000 which will go towards the trek. “I am so grateful for their input and I am honoured to put their funding towards the RFDS.” Casali’s Mareeba’s Alex Arena said he is privileged to be a part of something that helps an important service like the RFDS along with prominent members of

the community. “I enjoy supporting local people who participate in good causes, and Eddie is one of those people,” he said. “Also, Eddie is someone who supports local business so that’s why I wanted to get involved.” The community is always one that is willing to give back, and Eddie Toffanello, Casali’s Mareeba and the Dimbulah Lions are yet another example of that.

Teams gear up for 2019 Great Wheelbarrow Race MORE than 400 competitors will compete in this year's McDonald's Great Wheelbarrow Race. Race Chair, Cr Nipper Brown said final preparations are being made ahead of next weekend's 140km endurance event. “We are gearing up for what is promising to be a great week-

end,” Cr Brown said. “We have four solo competitors, two duos, three trios and 37 teams registered which is really good.” Cr Brown said one of this year's highlights is the Byrnes Street downtown parade. “The downtown parade is

back this year and we really hope everyone comes down at 9am to cheer the teams on.” Cr Brown said this year's event would not be possible without the support of the major partners including McDonald's, Bendigo Bank, Amaroo Medical and IOR Petroleum.

“I’d like to thank all our sponsors including the Mareeba Shire Council. Without all these generous sponsors this community event would simply not happen," he said. “I’d also like to thank our committee for their time and hard work in the lead-up to the

event and also to all the volunteers who have put up their hand to help over the weekend, thank you.” The Great Wheelbarrow Race will be held from May 17-19, commencing in Mareeba with the downtown parade along Byrnes St on Friday morning.

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Croc sightings raise concerns BY JOSEPH BARCLAY

THE Department of Environment and Science (DES) were at Two Mile Creek in Biboohra yesterday to place a crocodile trap after two recent sightings of what is believed to be a saltwater crocodile that is approximately 3.5 metres in length. The first sighting was reported on Good Friday; however it wasn’t until there was a second sighting reported on Tuesday that the Department of Environment and Science made the decision to deploy the trap. A Biboohra Sands Director Sam Musumeci said it was one of his employees who spotted the saltwater crocodile on Tuesday. “My view is that the Department should be proactive in eradicating crocodiles seen in this area as this is a no tolerance zone,” he said. “They are an introduced species and we need to get them out of our water systems up here.” Mr Musumeci said given that crocodiles are naturally an elusive animal, DES should be doing everything to ensure there aren’t any unaccounted for. “They shouldn’t be waiting for residents to notify them of a sighting,” he said. “We were told there aren’t any left after there were a couple removed some years ago, but clearly they are still around.” Brodie Moloney from Top End Crocodile Service said enough is not being done to quell the saltwater crocodile population in Mareeba.

“The saltwater crocodiles in Mareeba along the Two Mile Creek system and into Lake Mitchell are introduced,” he said. “A nearby crocodile farm that opened about 20 years ago has been losing crocodiles for years. “Nowadays the farm is very secure, but these animals that have escaped years before hang around the creek system and get flushed into Lake Mitchell every wet season - the habitat in that lake is perfect for crocodiles and they potentially could be breeding which will expand the feral population.” Mr Moloney noted that the government officials who remove crocodiles around the Cairns area do a great job, however he said it’s a different story up here. “I have conducted surveys on a few farms now around Two Mile Creek and over the last few years I have estimated that there is around 20- 40 individual feral crocodiles in Two Mile Creek and Lake Mitchell,” he said. “I have also received sighting reports from the upper reaches of the Mitchell River where saltwater crocodiles have never been seen that far upstream.” Mr Moloney said he would like to see Queensland adopt the Northern Territory’s laws which allows crocodile contractors and landowners to apply for a permit to trap and remove rogue and problem crocodiles. “In Queensland we can’t do that – there are plenty of people in the crocodile industry who

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The Department of Environment and Science deploying a trap after a recent sighting of a crocodile at Two Mile Creek in Biboohra.

would catch and remove the feral population of salties in Mareeba if they were given a permit to do so,” he said. “I don’t understand how the department acknowledges the fact that these are feral crocodiles, but does not prioritise these animals for removal, because as time goes on the problem gets worse, and as the animals get

bigger, they could potentially be breeding. “What are the department waiting for – someone’s dog, cow or even a person to be taken?” A spokesperson from the Department of Environment and Science said crocodiles that pose a threat to human safety are targeted for removal under the Queensland Crocodile Manage-

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Pre-polling booths open on the Tablelands

TABLELAND residents will have the opportunity to cast their vote for this year’s Federal Election earlier than Saturday May 18 with a pre-polling booth being set up in Mareeba and Atherton over the coming week and a half. For those wanting to vote early in person, there will be a pre-polling booth starting today in Mareeba at the old RSL building, and one at St Mary’s Anglican Church in Atherton.

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THERE certainly wasn’t a lack of political jawing or heated debate last Tuesday as the Mareeba Leagues Club played host to the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce’s Kennedy Federal Election debate. Federal Member for Kennedy Bob Katter, ALP candidate Brett McGuire, LNP candidate Frank Beveridge and the United Australia Party’s candidate Sue Betuch all made their case as to why they would be the right person to represent the people of the Kennedy electorate. Each politician was given the chance to make opening statements before being asked a variety of questions from the community members in attendance. The candidates were then asked to drive home the core message of their campaign as they were allocated five minutes at the end of the debate to make their final pitch to the voters watching on attentively. The most intensely discussed issues throughout the debate were water allocation, land clearing laws, agriculture, energy prices and jobs. BOB KATTER

In Mr Katter’s closing statement, his message spoke directly to the region’s farmers as he alluded to his disdain of the current free market system in place. “Please my fellow Australians, we Australians are patriotic and we are not going to stand

aside and listen to this absolute ‘BS’ about free markets,” he said. “Every farmer on Earth gets 41% of his or her income from the Government, except if you’re an Australian farmer – you only get 5.6%. “Talk to us about free markets

when you’ve only got two people to sell food to, Woolworths and Coles. “If you vote for the LNP or ALP, you are voting for a continuation of those policies. Yes we might fail, but we will fail fighting for the good.”

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comes from – I’m just a family man living in Charters Towers who was born and raised out at Julia Creek,” he said. “Small towns are where my heart is, and small towns extend all the way across Kennedy because we are a large community made up of a lot of very small communities.

“My heart lives in making sure these small communities thrive, because when they’re going, the larger regional centres will see the flow-on effect.” A prosperous future for children in the electorate was a big part of Mr McGuire’s pitch. “It’s important to see that our children have a future in Ken-

nedy,” he said. “It’s hard for our communities to grow and prosper if they’re not getting the services they need, and that’s why a stronger education and health system is so important for the Kennedy electorate and in particular our children.”

In true Bob Katter style, the Federal Member for Kennedy spoke with immense passion and was willing to go head-to-head with any candidate he felt was being disingenuous in their approach to a question.

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KENNEDY CANDIDATES: Sue Bertuch (United Australia Party), Brett McGuire (Labor), Frank Beveridge (LNP) and Bob Katter (Katter’s Australian Party) at the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce federal election debate last Tuesday.

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Given that the Liberal National Party are the current government in power on the national level, Kennedy's LNP candidate Frank Beveridge was under plenty of fire throughout the debate for the perceived shortcomings of Scott Morrison and company yet it was a storm he weathered

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While she may not have the political pedigree of the fellow candidates she was debating, the United Australia Party's Kennedy candidate Sue Bertuch certainly didn't look out of place. Ms Bertuch closed the debate

exceptionally well. A common concern that is shared by Far North Queensland residents is the lack of funding and opportunity that is afforded to the region, however that is something Mr Beveridge noted is not the case under the LNP's watch. "The LNP has delivered

$750 million for roads in North Queensland along with record spending for health and education in regional areas," he said. “If you look at our history, such as the NAIF (Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund) for example – no other party has guaranteed that kind of money for northern Australia, and

that's above and beyond normal spending. “So I think despite what was said today, the LNP has delivered on its promises. “In saying that, there's a lot more LNP could do for this region, which is why they need a local member.”

by outlining why Kennedy residents should vote for the UAP. “I'm a member of a great group of people,” she said. “151 people put their hands up like I did for the United Australia Party – we're not politicians, we're everyday working

people who have said “we've had enough”. “I personally have had enough of nothing being done in my electorate, and we need to ensure we protect the industries which build this country, a lot of which are in North Queensland,

which I feel the United Australia Party will do.” With the Federal Election just ten days away, it will be intriguing to see whose message appealed the most to the voters of Kennedy.

Mayor leads advocacy group MAREEBA Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore will lead the Far North Queensland Regional Organisation of Councils (FNQROC) Mayoral Delegation in Brisbane next week. Six Mayors and one Deputy Mayor from the far north Queensland will have the opportunity to meet with over 20 Ministers and Shadow Ministers, including, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk to advocate on identified priorities for

far north Queenslanders. “As Chair of FNQROC, it is imperative that I attend and ensure that the most important issues are pressed with some vigour,” Cr Gilmore said. “On behalf of Mareeba Shire Council, I will be raising the Kuranda Range Road, Nullinga Dam, Yellow Crazy Ants and the Burke Developmental Road, as our most imperative issues for the future.” The delegation will meet

with key decision makers including; the Hon Jackie Trad, Deputy Premier and Treasurer, Minister for Local Government the Hon Stirling Hinchliffe as well as the Leader of the Opposition Ms Deb Frecklington and Mr Tim Mander, Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Treasurer. The group will also be meeting with local parliamentary representatives. “I must thank all the Min-

isters, Shadow Ministers and staff for making the time to meet with our delegation and listen to our regional voice regarding the priorities impacting the economic development of FNQ. “I look forward to continuing to work with both sides of Government to progress regional priorities and resolve any identified issues,” Cr Gilmore concluded.

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$10M investment to ensure Lakeland irrigation project is shovel ready

OPEN: At the official opening on Tuesday of the new James Creek crossing in Dimbulah was (back) Peter Franks (MSC CEO), Cr Nipper Brown, Cr Kevin Davies, Dean Patchett (QRA Liaison Officer), Sam Wakeford (MSC Manager Technical Services), Mark Bird (Owner HEH), Bruce Burton (Project Manager HEH). Front; Cr Lenore Wyatt, Glenda Kirk (MSC Director Infrastructure Services), Cr Angela Toppin, Cr Mary Graham, Paul Steele (Trinity Engineering) and Mayor Tom Gilmore.

James Creek crossing open CONSTRUCTION of the new James Creek Crossing on Wolfram Road Dimbulah is now complete. The crossing suffered significant damage from flooding in March 2018 and as a result Council applied for disaster assistance to replace the infrastructure. Eligible works on James

Creek Crossing are jointly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA). MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore said while a dozen residents were temporarily cut off, Council maintained access while the necessary approvals needed to

replace the crossing were obtained. “Council worked around the clock, particularly when the crossing was first washed away to ensure residents were not left stranded by constructing a temporary crossing,” Cr Gilmore said. “Without the assistance from the Commonwealth and the

Queensland Government, Council would simply have not been able to replace the crossing. “This has demonstrated how all three levels of Government can effectively work together and I thank the Commonwealth and the Queensland Governments, contractors and staff for a successful outcome.”

THE Morrison Government will invest up to $10 million to ensure the Lakeland Irrigation Area Project is shovel ready. This investment will ensure the final engineering and scoping works on this regiondefining project are completed. Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack said the Coalition Government want to build dams. He said the Coalition Government’s investment for this project will be delivered through the feasibility component of the National Water Infrastructure Fund. “We know that unlocking the potential of our regional communities goes hand-inhand with water security,” Mr McCormack said. “That is why we are investing up to $10 million to further progress the business case for the Lakeland Irrigation Area Project to unlock the region’s agricultural and economic potential. “Every day this government is getting on with the job of building water infrastructure for the 21st Century that will deliver great water security for rural communities, grow jobs, underpin new and expanded agriculture and support regional economic growth and prosperity across Australia.” Federal Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch said ensuring the Lakeland Irrigation Area project would be a game changer for Far North

Queensland. He said the Coalition Government had also committed to funding the project once the engineering and scoping works had been completed. “I am proud the Coalition Government is putting money on the table to unlock the potential of this project,” Mr Entsch said. “This project has the potential to unlock 8,000 hectares of irrigated land and could create more than 1000 jobs during construction of the project not to mention the many local jobs that would be created with the expansion of the region’s economy.” Federal Northern Australia Minister Matt Canavan the Coalition Government was determined to unlock the economic potential of Far North Queensland. “We are not afraid to build dams – in fact we want to build more of them because we know the potential of our communities, particularly in North Queensland, and the importance of these projects to grow regional Australia,” Mr Canavan said. “The Lakeland Irrigation Area is huge potential to increase its agricultural output, but we need to ensure there is a secure water supply – and in this region there are huge opportunities to do so.” The Coalition Government is investing more than $3 billion to identify and build new water infrastructure across Australia.

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Mareeba midwives celebrate It was a double celebration for Mareeba Hospital midwives last Thursday as they came together to celebrate International Midwives Day and the ten year anniversary of the Midwifery Group Practice.

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MAREEBA Hospital midwives and community members gathered at the Priceline Pharmacy on Byrnes Street last Thursday to celebrate International Midwives Day along with 10 years of the Mareeba Hospital’s Midwifery Group Practice (MGP). International Midwives Day officially took place on May 5 while this Sunday marks the ten year anniversary since the inception of the esteemed Mareeba Hospital’s MGP. The Midwifery Group Practice has established itself as one of the most effective forms of care, and Mareeba Hospital’s registered caseload midwife Renae Lambert referred to it as the “gold standard of midwifery care”. “MGP means women can get a known midwife to look after

them throughout their pregnancy and birth, and by the end of it they’re birthing with someone they know and trust,” she said. “It creates better outcomes for both the mothers and their babies – maternal satisfaction is really important during pregnancy and birth and MGP enables that. “We’ve been fortunate enough to have cared for thousands of women so far who’ve used this service and we know from the feedback we get that this is what women want.” Fellow Mareeba Hospital midwife Sally Wallace also spoke glowingly about the benefits the MGP has provided since it began ten years ago, noting that mothers travel far and wide throughout the region to receive this specific form of care. “We have women travelling from Mossman, Goldsborough, the Daintree and also some from places as far as Mount Isa and the Cape,” she said. “We also had one woman who birthed her first baby in Mareeba and made the decision to come back for her second and third baby despite having moved to a property in Perth.” Ms Wallace said she believes the MGP is so popular with mothers as the continuity of care with the same midwife means they don’t have to tell their story over and over again. “It’s such a fantastic program as mothers are comfortable for their entire pregnancy,” she said. “Also, from my perspective, it’s really enjoyable as a midwife to get to know the women personally and follow them on their journey.” Mareeba’s Midwifery Group

Practice was the pioneer of this particular form of midwifery care, and its success has acted as a source of inspiration for a number of other hospitals throughout Australia. “It was something that the community wanted and with the combination of support from the community and the midwives, they were able to get this service happening against all odds as it was the first of its kind,” Mareeba Hospital’s caseload midwife Narelle Crane said. “Our model of care has been written up in many research articles about how this is the gold standard, and many models try to emulate what we’ve done here in Mareeba. “And that is something we are proud of.” Administrator of the Maternity Unit at Mareeba Hospital Kayla Taylor seconded Ms Crane’s comments, alluding to the impact this town’s midwifery program has had on the health industry across the country. “It’s amazing to see little old Mareeba becoming well-known in the bigger cities for a service like the Midwifery Group Practice,” she said. “It’s clearly a program that works and its success couldn’t have happened without the wonderful support from the community and the midwives who have contributed immensely to what has become such an essential service for the region.” The prosperity of the Mareeba Hospital’s Midwifery Group Practice is further evidence of the wonderful achievements by the people of Mareeba and the Tablelands.

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ATHERTON FRIENDS OF THE HOSPITAL: Atherton Rotary director Jo Barnes with nurse unit manager of community health at the Atherton Hospital Kelly Pollock.

Executive committee to be appointed for Friends of the Atherton Hospital THE Atherton community will gather today to appoint an executive committee to its new local Friends of the Atherton Hospital. A subsidiary group of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation, the Atherton Friends group is a combination of the local hospital auxiliary group, with the broader local community. The meeting will be held at the International Club at 5.30pm with

light finger food to be served. Rotary Club of Atherton Director Jo Barnes said people should come along if they are interested in helping support the local hospital. “A maximum of five locals will be chosen to represent the newfound group,” she said. “And the Atherton Rotary club has pledged $20,000 in support once the Friends of the

Atherton Hospital Group is up and running.” Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Atherton, the meeting is open to anyone in the local community who wishes to support the Atherton Hospital. Contact Ms Barnes on 0448 7503 53 for further information. For further information, to donate or volunteer for the Foundation visit www.fnqhf.org.au

Mareeba Hospital theatre upgrade to start soon MAREEBA Hospital will start the upgrade of their operating theatre as early as July and reopen with a new endoscopy service for residents. During the upgrade, the Mareeba operating theatre will only be available for obstetric and maternity emergency surgery. Dr Nikki Patching, Mareeba Hospital Medical Superintendent said the new endoscopy service will allow the Hospital to test residents for gastrointestinal tract diseases such as cancers and tumours. “By providing endoscopic services locally we will be able to treat more patients within clinically recommended timeframes and meet increasing future demand for endoscopic services,” said Dr Patching.

“An endoscopy allows doctors to see the lining of a patient’s oesophagus, stomach, or colon. If abnormal areas are seen, biopsies (tissue samples) can be taken for testing” Dr Patching explained. Mareeba Director of Nursing and Midwifery/Facility Manager Vickye Coffey said that 30 per cent of referrals for endoscopies to Atherton Hospital were for patients who lived closer to Mareeba Hospital. “This new service means we can provide safe and sustainable care closer to home for Mareeba residents,” said Ms Coffey. “We anticipate that surgery will be closed for about 12 weeks from July,” said Ms Coffey. “Once we know exact dates we will let residents know.”

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Non-essential surgery will be referred to Atherton Hospital or Cairns Hospital or postponed. “We will continue to provide urgent surgery such as emergency caesarean sections,” said Ms Coffey. Patients who are booked in for surgery from July will be contacted by the Mareeba Hospital to discuss alternative arrangements. Pregnant mothers will be able to discuss their options with their Mareeba Hospital midwives. Cairns and Hinterland Health Service Chief Executive Clare Douglas said that the new endoscopy service aligns with the Health Service strategy to increase the self-sufficiency of major rural sites, such as Mareeba Hospital.

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Is the reef really dying? sources, including volcanism lineage. Is our most precious and much-loved marine eco-system, the Great Barrier Reef, really dying? There’s plenty of room to doubt it, so let’s imagine a trial. The Crime: Coal is allegedly causing climate change to warm the Reef waters and kill coral. The Victim: 400 million year old coral species, living at their current address for 7,000 years. The Accused: Ancient forests, buried and transformed by heat and pressure into solid sunshine. The Prosecution: Humans who rely on coral mortality to access public money for their income. The Defence:- Individual taxpayers who don’t rely on coral mortality for their income. The Witnesses: Thousands of Reef visitors every day of every year and Professor Peter Ridd. The Evidence:- This is minimal and contestable; the victim shows no sign of death or serious illness. The Trial: For the Prosecution’s case to stand, it must prove that carbon dioxide (CO2) specifically from burning coal can warm air which heats Reef waters and that coral can’t adapt to that change. CO2: Of the total CO2 flux, 96 per cent is from natural

and oceanic outgassing, and 4 per cent is of human origin. Of that 4 per cent, less than a third comes from burning coal. Coal burning is not causing any measurable harm. Warmer air: Despite forty years study, costing the world billions of dollars, there is still no causal factor linking CO2 to baseline temperatures. It doesn’t even qualify as a proper scientific theory because its hypothesis is untestable. It’s a “belief” only; popular “consensus” notwithstanding. Air heating water:- Warmer air has minimal heating effect on water. It’s an energy/mass thing. The atmosphere is less than 1 per cent of the mass of the oceans. Sunlight can heat masses of water; air cannot. Warmer water commonly upwells from beneath cooler water, many years after the sun warmed it, due to salinity differences. Warmer, moresaline water is denser, and heavier, than colder, fresher water. Coral adaptation: Coral bleaches to replace its symbiotes; it adapts to changes in its local climate by ejecting the old and admitting the new. In the vast majority of cases it does this successfully. When it doesn’t its skeletons build the Reef and islands. It’s an evolutionary superpower. No other species can adapt so quickly to higher and lower temperatures and CO2 levels. This is proven by its ancient

The star witness: Professor Ridd was dismissed by JCU for questioning the quality of Reef research. He then resoundingly beat JCU in Court over his dismissal. He is our best and most honest Reef expert and he does not find a coal-CO2-coral link. The Verdict: In the absence of a victim or any solid evidence of a crime, coal is found to be innocent of any role in killing the Reef. Peter Campion TOLGA

Your vote counts

I read in a Cairns newspaper that the Labor Party candidate Elida Faith is offering another splash pool for Cape York communities. Once upon a time Cape York people swam in the sea and rivers. I can understand the Labor thinking here, because the Cape and its rivers are so overpopulated with crocodiles nobody is game to go near any water. Why has this happened? Because the Labor and Liberal parties have ignored the people of Cape York and prevented them from managing crocodiles and making a local industry from crocodile products. I hope these long-suffering people remember these patronising governments when they vote in two weeks time. Keith Courte MAREEBA

Joshua Richardson (TGT Dimbulah), Tony Fitzgerald (Bayer Crop Science), James Wells (Extreme Motorcycles), Wim Van Niekerk (winner), Ali Zenel and Allan Sutton (TGT Dimbulah).

Dimbulah farmer wins Australia wide comp

TGT Dimbulah recently celebrated their second winner in the Bayer Year of the Grower promotion. After customer Ante Milicevic took home a brand new $16,500 Polaris Ranger UTV in Draw one, now Wim Van Niekerk of Widem Farming has also welcomed a new Polaris to his farm after the second draw. “What are the chances, with thousands of entries received from hundreds of different stores all across Australia, TGT got to make two of their customers very happy – looks like lighting does sometimes strike twice,” Bayer Commercial Sales Representative, Tony Fitzgerald said.

Upon receiving the Polaris, Wim van Niekerk, said it was totally unexpected to win the prize, but an absolute thrill. “Personally, I thought The Year of the Grower was a brilliant campaign, giving some great prizes back to the farming community when we’re all doing it tough,” he said. Celebrating with Wim was Allan Sutton, from TGT Dimbulah, which, as the store where the winning product was purchased, also received a $1,000 EFTPOS Gift Card from Bayer. “Wim is a terrific winner, although new to the area he’s become a loyal customer of TGT Dimbulah, helping support us

at the local Hardware and Crop Protection Agency,” Mr Sutton said. “He farms one of the bigger local farms with some 10,000 lemon and 10,000 lime trees, so the new Polaris will certainly be put to use”. “Ironically, not only did lighting strike in Dimbulah, but in the same street, with Wim only living a few hundred metres up the road from Ante,” Allan added. Wim doesn’t see the Polaris standing around idle either. “With 3 1/2 kilometres to the back paddock and 10,000 extra lemon trees to go into the ground soon, the Polaris is sure to be constantly on the go,” he said.

r u o r y e p b a a r p s G w e n l a c : o l s n e o i u t tr a c o l g n i w o l l o f e at th MAREEBA: Mareeba News, Piagno’s News, Mareeba Discount Drug Store, Shell Mareeba Service Station, BP Mareeba, Mareeba IGA, Curcio’s Bakery, Mobil Service Station Mareeba, Termite, Portsmith Fuels, Biboohra Cash Store, Post Office Centre Mareeba, Mareeba Leagues Club and all good business outlets. ATHERTON: Summers News, Phillips News, Mobile Atherton, Fresh St. Market IGA, Puma Service Station Atherton, Atherton International Club, Atherton Bakehouse and Café on Louise. SOUTHERN TABLELANDS: Tolga News, Mobil Service Station Tolga, Cash Store Walkamin, Malanda Spar, Caltex Malanda, Marano’s Malanda, Tobin’s Millaa Millaa, Yungaburra Foodworks, Yungaburra Pit Stop, Kairi Store, Herberton News, Herberton 5 Star, Wondecla Roadhouse, Ravenshoe News, Ravenshoe Hiland Bakery, Foodworks Ravenshoe, Ravenshoe Information Centre, Marano’s Ravenshoe, Tall Timbers Roadhouse and Mt Garnet Post Office. KURANDA: Kuranda News, Kuranda Foodmart, Koah Service Station, Speewah Store, Kowrowa Cash Store and Kuranda BP Roadhouse.

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DIMBULAH: TGT Home Hardware, Dimbulah Post Office, Bendigo Bank, Dimbulah One Stop and De Lai Fuel Distribution. CHILLAGOE: Almaden Hotel, Chillagoe Post Office, Chillagoe General Store, Chillagoe Hotel and Post Office Hotel. COOKTOWN: Cooktown IGA, Cooktown News, Sovereign Hotel, Caltex Cooktown, Palmer River Roadhouse, Cooktown Hotel, Lakeland Downs Hotel, Lakeland Roadhouse and Lakeland Coffee House. MT MOLLOY: Mt Molloy Post Office and Mt Molloy Store. KARUMBA: Post Office Karumba, Karumba Pharmacy and Carpentaria Fuels. GEORGETOWN: Ampol Roadhouse, Midway Caravan Park and Georgetown Hospital. NORMANTON: One Stop Shop, Normanton Trader and Garden Café. MT SURPRISE: Post Office and Mt Surprise Service Station. CROYDON: Gulf Gate Roadhouse and Croydon General Store. EINASLEIGH: Post Office and Einasleigh Council. FORSAYTH: Store and Post Office and Goldfield Tavern. MOSSMAN: Port Douglas IGA and Mossman News. CAIRNS: Smithfield News (Shopping Centre) and Cairns Central Nextra News.

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The home for you on Lot 68 Allara at Amaroo AMAROO In conjunction with Capital Homes NQ (QBCC 1076708) house and Land Package* proposed for construction on Lot 68 Allara St, Amaroo – a stunning spacious residential lot, 1007m2. Priced at $336,890* this proposed package offers an affordable three bedroom

181m2 family home that features terrific street appeal and represents great value for money. Located on Lot 68 Allara St, positioned on the lot to take advantage of the north easterly breezes and spacious size of 1007m2 – plenty of room to landscape, erect a

shed or put in a pool. Placed for peace of mind, The ASM 1 will entice those who wish to be close to medical facilities, with the Amaroo Medical Centre close by and the future Amaroo Village (Under construction 2019) within walking distance. The ASM 1 features three

bedrooms and two bathrooms, open plan living areas. You will love the trendy kitchen that includes a corner pantry and flow through access to the alfresco dining area. Add a double garage, a spacious patio, and a porch entry. Tiled floors throughout,

quality Westinghouse appliances, a driveway allowance and fixed price contract. Priced at $336,890* – house and land are sold on separate contracts – House $215,890 and land $121,000. A list of inclusions is available on request and picture is an artist’s impression and may

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Home for rent THREE bedroom cladded home featuring a modern kitchen with plenty of cupboard space, open plan living area, vinyl floor covering in kitchen and dining area with carpet in lounge and bedrooms. The home has a shower over tub, one toilet, enclosed laundry and spacious carport, all on a 1012m2 allotment that is fully fenced and in a near central position. For rent at $280 per week

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WELL presented, quality built and offering everything for the family this generous four bedroom home offers all the extras you've been looking for and is positioned in a sought after, family friendly area. All you have to do is move in, relax and enjoy as all the hard work has been done for you. Features include: • Quality Battistin built home with 2.8m ceilings • Generous, fully air-conditioned floor plan • Tiled living areas and vinyl plank flooring in bedrooms • Master bedroom with en-

suite and walk-in robe • Sizeable kitchen with corner pantry, plentiful bench & storage space, breakfast bar and stainless steel appliances • Built-in robes and tinted windows throughout • Substantial tiled patio with roller door access to the garage allowing it to combined into a massive entertainment area • Fully tiled garage designed for larger vehicles • Laundry with built-in cabinetry • Solar hot water, rainwater tank and cement pathways all round

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Just down from the golf course and handy to town is a timber cottage on 1108m2. A lock up garage with workshop attached, an outdoor entertaining area with BBQ, garden shed and fencing all round. The home has 2 bedrooms, lounge, dining and kitchen and internal laundry with bathroom and separate toilet. A tiled family room and storeroom are a bonus. Although the home is in good tidy condition, it lends itself to renovation. It would suit a single person or a couple.

AUCTION ON SITE: SATURDAY 25TH MAY AT 11AM, 2 VAUGHAN STREET, MAREEBA

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Open for inspection this Saturday from 10am to 12noon at 128 Hastie Road, Mareeba. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468. 128 Hastie Road, MAREEBA $480,000 EXCLUSIVE Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

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Position and charm OPEN HOME THIS SATURDAY 10am-10.45am YES this property could use a little T.L.C to bring it back to its former glory but what a location. Situated an easy walk to Coles, the property has some beautiful traditional features including soaring ceilings, tongue and groove walls as well as decorative features above some of the door ways. Although officially only

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two bedrooms, there is a large sleepout area which has been enclosed and could quite easily serve as a 3rd bedroom or office. Outside a fantastic deck overlooks the backyard which has established trees and a large 2 bay shed all on a fully fenced 744m2 allotment. This property is currently rented at $290 p/w which is a reflection of how strong our

current rental market is in Mareeba. Could also be available for anyone that wants to buy to live in. Be quick. Address: Price: Agent:

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Bordering the Barron River Esplanade, you could nearly be forgiven in believing that you were somewhere, without neighbours, in our great Australian bush. • Highset home, lifted to legal height with timber construction • Refurbished kitchen featuring large pantry cupboards • Living area flows onto a magnificent deck • Rustic log cabin/shed, separate timber workshop/garage • On 2100m2 (approx) with established fruit trees and gardens Price: $319,000 Exclusive Agent John Goncalves 0407 690 961

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Cairns side of Mareeba with permanent creek have become extremely rare. This property is a prime starter deal that will make an excellent buy for someone who is savvy buyer. Call exclusive agent Aurelia Rogato on 0418 183 555 for more information or drop into The Pink Building – Rogato Real Estate on Byrnes Street, Mareeba. Keep up to date with the market trends on our blog www.rogatobros.com.au/ blog MAREEBA $225,000 NEG Aurelia Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 555

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THIS executive home has everything you need and more! Built by Shane Smith, the custom designed home is of exceptional proportions, and is an extraordinary statement of quality, spanning over 318m2 of living space. Only minutes from Mareeba's CBD in a quiet, family friendly and secure neighbourhood this home has everything the growing family needs. This is not just any home, from the stone bench-tops and splash-backs throughout to the custom cabinetry, the quality tiles and paint, quality appliances and all of the fixtures and fittings, no expense has been spared and it really shows. There's an entertainer's kitchen with a full-sized walk-through pantry which

provides access direct from the fully tiled garage. There are large open living spaces and lounge room, additional media/theatre room or kids retreat, four spacious bedrooms two walk in robes and luxurious ensuite, and that is just the beginning. There's a spacious rear entertainment area which is fully tiled and fenced off from the back yard and is ideal for afternoon relaxing and weekend BBQs with the family. Add to that a 7m x 5m (approx) Colorbond Shed and a fenced rear yard and you have the complete package. • Four bedrooms, two bathrooms • Large 318m2 home, exceptional quality throughout • Sizeable kitchen with 2-pac cabinets, quality appliances and heaps of bench

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length concrete driveway • Over-size double garage with tiled floor • 7m x 5m Colorbond shed with power and lights • 5kw Solar power system means lower power bills! • Automated sprinkler system waters the whole yard • Fully fenced rear yard on a 1,005m2 allotment This property is a must to inspect. Contact exclusive agent Remo Esposito at Central Realty Mareeba to arrange your private viewing. Phone 0401 969 473.

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April 21 to May 21

You may find your self a bit frazzled if you allow someone to goad you into an unsavory debate. Stress coupled with diet will add to stomach problems. Tempers will mount if you are too pushy at work.

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Gemini

May 22 to June 21 Too much too fast will be the attitude surrounding your home environment. Do things with your children and avoid situations that make you feel as if you’ve neglected the ones you love. Avoid friction with your mate. June 22 to July 22 Cancer Your partner will be emotionally unable to cope. Your partner will blow situations out of proportion. Social events will be favorable. Money problems will be difficult to deal with if you have a partner. July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

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You can accomplish a lot if you work out of your home this month. Do not get upset over trivial matters. You may want to get involved in financial investments presented to you.

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

You will have a little more energy than usual. Don’t offer to pay for others. You should catch up on correspondence. You will have no problem getting along with clients.

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

WORD

Family outings or a quiet stroll through the park will lead to stimulating conversation and a closer bond. You mustn’t make promises that you won’t be able to keep. Sit back.

Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22

Don’t hold back; go with the flow and take a bit of a chance. Family responsibilities are escalating. Pleasure trips will be favorable and bring about possible romance.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21 This is probably causing upset and confusion on the home front. If you go shopping, only take what you can afford to part with. Work on legitimate financial deals that may enable you to bring in some extra cash.

Capricorn

Dec 22 to Jan 20

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Taking on too much won’t help the situation. Those you live with may be experiencing problems. Take your time; do not make any decisions in haste. Make sure that you get legal matters checked out thoroughly.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

You will have a greater involvement in groups; however, they may not be to your advantage. You will have some problems with children, but if you are patient you will win their favor. Friday will be your lucky day.

Pisces

Goat

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DOWN 1. A flightless New Zealand bird with hairlike feathers. 2. A sloping grooved board or surface on which washed dishes are left to drain into an adjacent sink. 3. Threatening harm; menacing. 4. Having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey. 5. Beyond what is normal or natural. 6. An electrical instrument used to control a current by varying the resistance. 12. A room, building, or compartment in which pumps are housed. 14. A person who wishes or pretends to be something. 17. A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat. 20. A unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm).

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EXPRESS SPORT PORT Greater push for women to take up martial arts

Successful day for Mareeba soccer

Deane Alterio, Milan Quintieri, Jack Centofanti and Damien Avolio have been selected for the U16 Peninsula School Sport team.

13 LOCAL soccer players have been selected to represent Peninsula School Sport after Pennell Park in Cairns played host to trials last Monday. Mareeba Bulls players Jack Centofanti, Deane Alterio, Mi-

lan Quintieri and Damien Avolio have been selected for the boy’s U16 squad, and were accompanied by three shadows Logan Acha, Josh Leporati and Jon Gambino. The girls were not overlooked

with Jenna Soncin, Tonia-maree Rantucci and Teesha Potts being selected for the girl’s U15 squad. In addition, Madina Williamson, Alyssa McCarthy and Hannah Steele were selected as shadows.

Walking Hockey comes to Atherton

Women of all ages are encouraged take up martial arts to learn the importance of self-defence in everyday life.

RHEE Tae Kwon Do continues its rise in popularity on the Tablelands and Regional Master Instructor Sixth Degree and Chief Examiner Gennaro Arena is hoping to further improve on participation numbers as he looks to encourage more women to take up the martial art. Arena said he will be making a big push in 2019 to teach women the importance of selfdefence in everyday life. “I’m of the belief that it is very important for a young girl or woman to learn a martial art,” he said. “So my main objective is to show them how easy it is to defend yourself – and the great thing about Rhee Tae Kwon Do is that you learn a really useful

life skill while also getting fit. “My second objective is to also build their confidence, the root cause of failure is a lack of confidence and that is something a martial art provides.” Arena noted that he plans to host an all-female introductory class on a weekday sometime soon to help interested girls and women gain more of an understanding of Rhee Tae Kwon Do before they are required to join the mixed regular classes on Monday and Thursday nights. “This will be so beneficial for women and will be something they can use if ever required,” he said. “Rhee Tae Kwon Do isn’t just about punching and kicking, self-defence is another key

component of the discipline and I want to put more of a focus on it moving forward.” While Arena is hopeful of greater female numbers participating in the future, he stressed that he would also like to see greater men and children numbers too. “At the end of the day we incorporate everything and everyone at Rhee Tae Kwon Do,” he said. “And that is about promoting fun, fitness and self-defence for all members.” For those interested in taking up Rhee Tae Kwon Do, the classes are held at the Mareeba PCYC on Monday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 7:30pm.

ATHERTON Hockey Association is excited to bring this innovative new sport to the Tablelands. Atherton will be one of less than five places in the state to offer this to people of all ages, health or disability as a social fun exercise. Don't know what walking hockey is? Well, if you can walk but not run, if you dream of when you played sport but your body can no longer take the impact, if you're told you need to exercise but you just can't stay motivated, if you want to socialise and have fun outdoors but not sure how –

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Come and try at Loder Park on Saturday June 1, at 4.30pm and sign up at reduced fees for the season if you fall in love with the game as we do. You do not need to know how to play walking hockey – they we will teach you all the rules while you have fun. If you are a past hockey player but now have an injury, or are simply older, or just lost touch then come back to the game. We need your help in supporting new players to this exciting game.

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LINDSAY Australia Stadium will play host to the Mareeba Bulls’ fifth home game of the season this Saturday night as they take on third-placed outfit Leichhardt. This fixture could prove crucial in the context of the Premiers Bulls’ season as despite their generous number of home games they’ve had to start the year, they haven’t been able to capitalise on that advantage and

find themselves towards the bottom of the competition ladder. While they have unfortunately been hampered with injuries to key players, their performances have also been plagued with continual lapses defensively to coincide with a lack of composure in front of goal. Leichhardt’s season thus far consists of more mixed results, with draws against Edge Hill United and cellar dwellers In-

nisfail. They do however have a very impressive win on their 2019 resume with a 5-2 victory over league-leaders the Stratford Dolphins. For those interested in attending, the Premiers fixtures kicks off at 7pm. Saturday’s fixtures: Youth – 1pm, Ladies – 3pm, Reserve Grade – 5pm and Premiers – 7pm.

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EXPRESS SPORT PORT Roosters back at home against Suburbs

Gladiators look to bounce back THE Mareeba Gladiators will be looking to come back reinvigorated after having the weekend off as they take on the Yarrabah Seahawks at Davies Park this Saturday night. The Gladiators will be hoping to put forth a better performance than their last outing against the Mossman Sharks, where their 18-6 half-time lead was quickly decimated by their opposition and a 50-18 blow-out loss ensued. Both teams are desperate for a win as they are 1-3 to start the season and find them-

THE Atherton Roosters have the chance to bounce back from their first loss of the season against table-toppers Cairns Brothers last weekend as they host Southern Suburbs this Saturday night. The Roosters put up a valiant performance in muddy conditions away from home in their loss, and they’ll be hoping to get back into the winners column to ensure they stay within reach of first place on the ladder. Their opponents Suburbs have had a mixed start to the season, having lost to Cairns Brothers and the Mareeba Gladiators to go along with a win against the Yarrabah Seahawks and a draw last weekend with the previously undefeated Ivanhoes. Atherton Roosters five-eighth and captain Jermaine Pedro

spoke about what needs to be worked on in the lead-up to their match against Suburbs. “Overall our effort was there against Brothers,” he said. “However we didn’t execute well enough in attack and we had too many defensive lapses throughout the game. “We hung in for the majority of the game, however a couple of further defensive mistakes ten minutes after half-time hurt us and they ran away with it a little bit.” Pedro said his side’s defence is the area which will be of particular importance at this week’s training. “Our defensive mistakes are something we will be looking to rectify from our last performance – it is something we pride

ourselves on and it was disappointing to leak 20 plus points against Brothers,” he said. While the Roosters are coming off a high-stakes top of the table clash, Pedro said it is paramount to not become complacent against a seventh-placed Southern Suburbs outfit. “Suburbs are always a tough and gritty side no matter where they’re sitting on the ladder, so we’ll train hard and prepare for them as best we can and we certainly won’t be taking them lightly,” he said.

selves languishing towards the bottom of the ladder. It is a particularly important outing for Mareeba as this weekend’s game is the last home fixture for three weeks – with two of their upcoming away games against thirdplaced Kangaroos and leagueleaders Cairns Brothers. In Reserve Grade, coach Cameron McPherson and his side are currently sitting atop the table, and while their opponents Yarrabah are sitting in eighth spot, they are always an unpredictable side who can

score from anywhere on the park. Despite a closer than expected second half against Mossman in their last performance, McPherson will take some solace out of his side’s ability to hold on late in games, with their three wins for the season being a two, six and four point win respectively. This Saturday’s fixtures: Gates Open – 1pm, Ladies – 2pm, U18s – 3pm, Reserve Grade – 4:30pm, A-Grade – 6pm.

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