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Country music will take over FNQ this October long weekend with Queensland’s newest country music festival set to debut in Mareeba. Savannah In The Round, a three day country music festival to be held in the arena of the rodeo grounds, is set to attract big name artists from Australia and the world and more than 15,000 music fans. FULL STORY PAGE 3

VISION: Councillor Nipper Brown, the man with the vision behind the regions newest country music festival, Savannah in the Round.

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YUNGABURRA Resident John Pollock AM ended 2019 on a high by picking up his second major award for the year, the latest being a Gatton Campus Distinguished Past Student Award. The awards ceremony took place last month at the University of Queensland Gatton campus and is given to past students who have gone onto excel in their chosen fields and careers. John said he was extremely proud to win the award. “Seeing as I’m an old Gatton graduate and it’s been 55 years since I graduated, I’m as proud as punch to win the award and join some of the illustrious company who have won this award before me” John graduated from the

Queensland Agricultural College in 1964, with a Diploma of Agriculture, he then went onto obtain a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (BAgSc) and Master of Agricultural Science (MAgSc). He then worked across a range of Queensland public service Departments including: The Department of Primary Industries, Lands, Cabinet, Office of the Premier, Economic Development and Trade Development. John was chairman of the Sugar Research Australia research funding panel from 2015-2018 and the Murray Darling Basin Commission deputy commissioner from 2000-2005. “I am an old Mossman boy. I grew up on a cane farm, studied

agriculture at uni and worked in agriculture as a researcher and in the policy arena,” he said. Looking back at his illustrious career in Queensland government John said the highlight of his working life was “being the inaugural director of Queensland Fisheries in 1996.” His other significant award was presented on Australia Day 2019, when he was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia “For significant service to primary industry in Queensland through a range of roles.” John retired to Yungaburra in 2005 and now spends his time volunteering with Barron catchment care and the Yungaburra association.

Hundreds of kilometres of dirt, sweat and fun – all in the name of charity A Dimbulah State School student completed a hundred kilometre bike ride through the Cairns2Karumba bike ride. The 780km bike ride raises money for the “Giving bush kids a fair go” which supports rural schools and other services across Queensland. Amaya Goldsworthy, a recent grade 6 graduate of Dimbulah State School participated in the charity event and has written a short story about her experiences and reasons to enter into the event... “YOU’RE riding your bike from Cairns to where?” This was the question asked by many of my school friends and class mates. My name is Amaya Goldsworthy. I am a 12 year old student at Dimbulah P-10 State

School and have just graduated from primary school. Recently, Dimbulah State School were lucky recipients of a Cairns to Karumba (C2K) Charity Bike RideGrant - “Giving bush kids a fair go” which enabled my Year 6 class to spend a day out on the Great Barrier Reef exploring Green Island and enjoying its many wonders which is something rural children, like myself, rarely get the opportunity to do. Earlier this year I was extremely fortunate to ride C2K “Dirty Boys & Girls” and I have to say, it could only be described as a life changing experience. From the moment the “DIRTY, DIRTY, DIRTY – Oi, Oi, Oi” chant from our iconic, legendary pack leader, Llew Davies, went up at the starting line in Cairns, to the moment we unclipped after crossing the finish line in Karumba, it was nothing short of a fun-filled, action packed, 7-day adventure. The reason why I chose to take on the challenge of C2K was not only do I come from a family who enjoys cycling and the great outdoors but in

essence the C2K charity is such a worthy cause. Meeting some of the beneficiaries of the C2K on outback remote properties gave me a new perspective on just how geographically isolated children the same age as myself can be, and regardless of distance we shouldn’t be disadvantaged especially when it comes to our education. The C2K bike ride gave me a new appreciation of the harsh beauty of the Savannah country and the great people who live in these remote areas. Their stories of country life are amazing! They were so accommodating and put on the best smokos and lunches. My fellow ‘Dirty Boys & Girls’ were also an amazing, diverse bunch of people from all over Australia and were so supportive giving me lots of kind words of encouragement to hang in there and keep going. The long lasting friendships that were forged over this time has been extremely humbling and ones I will certainly treasure. As the curtain draws on 2019 I am very much looking

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forward to the 2020 C2K to do it all over again. I would like to encourage you all to dig deep and give generously if you know of anyone who is doing the C2K ride in 2020. A special mention also needs to made to the hard working, dedicated

volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure that this incredible event goes ahead every year and the educational needs of rural children can be catered for. Happy trails.

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Mareeba secures new country music festival WITH the introduction of the region’s first large scale country music festival, could Mareeba become the new country music capital of Australia? The new ‘Savannah In The Round’ three day country music festival will be hosted at the Kerribee Park Rodeo grounds which will be transformed over the October long weekend into a festival site capable of holding thousands of visitors from across Australia. Since the festival was announced in late December, excitement has been building across the Far North and the man behind the event couldn’t be happier. After pitching the idea to Sound Australia CEO James Dein, Mareeba Shire Councillor and Mayoral Candidate Nipper Brown has gathered support and the idea has ‘snowballed’ from there. “I approached Sound Australia after the CMC Rocks festival at Willowbank in March,” he said. “I looked around at the 21,000 people there and thought, why can’t we have this sort of event at Mareeba,” “I get nothing out of this event besides seeing the boost and the money it generates for the region.” Big Australian country music names will be preforming over the three days along with local

GET DOWN IN THE ROUND: MSC Nipper Brown, Bendigo Community Bank Chairman Gilbert Teitzel and Sound Australia CEO James Dein are excited ahead of the ‘Savannah in the Round’ country music festival in October.

talent and unnamed international country music stars. With overwhelming support from local businesses the weekend is set to be a big one with other activities being offered and a focus on First Nations storytelling, artists, music and dance. “Leading into the event we are looking at promoting the festival with some small, local performances around the town,” Mr Brown said. “It helps create the atmosphere and builds excitement for the big event on the long weekend. “With so many well-known country music names preforming so close to home it’s a huge chance for locals to experience some of the best in their back-

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yard.” Mr Brown expressed a huge thank you to local business and organisations who donated to give the festival a running start. To help get the event underway, Mareeba Rotary donated $5000, The Gateway Hotel $2500, Hungry Possum Catering $5000, Mareeba Rodeo $2500, Mareeba Shire Council $5000 and Bendigo Community Bank donating the largest amount of $20,000 which assisted in the feasibility study. Gilbert Teitzel, chairman of Mareeba and Dimbulah Bendigo Community Bank said their large donation was to support local events and garner interest in future events. “The Community Bank is very interested in progressing

business and interest in the local community,” he said. “If we can support ideas and functions that in turn support the local community we will do just that.” Cr Brown wants the whole community to be involved with the event and is looking for volunteers for the event. “We want the community to be involved with this event and anyone interested in helping over the three days can contact me in February/March on 0429 931 061.” Savannah In The Round will be held on October 2-4, 2020 with the line up to be released next month. For more information and to register your interest visit www.savannahintheround. com.au

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THIS week the Mount Carbine Tungsten mine on the Mulligan Highway started its first treatment in over 4 years. Russell Krause Executive Chairman of Specialty Metals International told The Express that “after months of hard work and over 10 million dollars of investment the mine would officially reopen at 7am on January 6.” According to a statement issued to the Australian stock exchange “The plant will commence commercial operation, on a single day shift basis on the 6th of January and as operational efficiencies are improved and people are trained the number of shifts will gradually be increased until the plant is operating at full capacity on a 24/7 basis.” Mr Krause said “The first delivery of equipment for the restart arrived in September and interviews for local tradespeople started in November. By the time we go into full production, we will have 30-40 full-time staff working here.” “The vast majority of our staff are locals, this is not a fly in fly out operation. We have decided to make pro-

viding locals with jobs a priority.” The reopening of the mine will start by retreating low-grade material stockpiled at the site before it commences hard rock mining, MR Krause says that in the future “there are plans to run the mine 24 hours a day.” According to Mr Karuse, both Federal and State governments were taking an active interest in the reopened Tungsten mine as “Tungsten is listed as a critical mineral and this will be the first dedicated Tungsten mine back in production in Australia in a long time.” Specialty Metals International entered into a joint venture with Cronimet Asia for the development of the Tungsten mine at Mount Carbine. In July 2019 the joint venture acquired 100% of Mt Carbine Quarries Pty Ltd, the entity that previously owned and operated the Mt Carbine quarry. Mr Kauase said, “We look forward to working closely with the Cronimet team in bringing the Mt Carbine Tailings Retreatment and Stockpile Projects back into production.”

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Community hub on the cards for Mareeba The Mareeba community could soon look forward to a â€˜community hubâ€™ with plans in place to upgrade the existing Bowls Club. Pictured is MSC Mayor Tom Gilmore outside the Anzac Avenue site. FULL STORY PAGE 3

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April saw the Mareeba-Dimbulah Irrigation Scheme stay with SunWater, after it was found there was not enough support to progress with a Local Management Arrangement. The Express printed a complete run-down of the 2019 Federal Budget, outlining the ways in which it could positively and negatively impact the region. Meanwhile, local farmers voiced their concerns over the Fair Work Commissionâ€™s decision that required growers to pay casual employees overtime under the Horticul-

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Changing lives Mareeba is blessed to have women who have made and continue to make an enormous contribution to the betterment of the community. One such group who are the embodiment of the wonderful work women do in our region is the Days For Girls Mareeba group who are helping to change lives around the world. With International Womenâ€™s Day this Friday, it provides us with the perfect opportunity to celebrate their selďŹ‚ess efforts. ď€ź STORY PAGE 7

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March began with the Tablelands Regional Council naming Dave Bilney as the new Division 3 Councillor â€“ replacing former councillor Anthony Ball who had resigned just weeks earlier. It was an historic month for Mareeba aviation industry with Stage 1 of the Mareeba Airport Upgrade was officially opened, with a number of prominent politicians on hand to unveil the state-of-the-art facility. Mareeba local Jennifer Murat was named the Mareeba Multicultural Festivalâ€™s new president, taking over the role from Giuliano

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Gladiators V Roosters ANZAC Day 2019 marked the 104th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. The day was commemorated at Dawn Services and marches on Thursday and as the Last Post echoed those who have fallen were honoured and remembered for their ultimate sacriďŹ ce. Across the region huge crowds of the young and old gathered at Mareeba, Atherton, Mt Molloy, Dimbulah, Malanda and Yungaburra. Turn to pages 8-12 for photos from the parades and services across the region.

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While MP Bob Katter cleaned up in Kennedy in Saturdayâ€™s Federal Election, it was the Coalition that deďŹ ed the polls and saw them re-elected to govern Australia. â– FULL STORY PAGE 5.

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CULTURAL DELIGHT Cultural diversity was front and centre on Saturday at the annual Mareeba Multicultural Festival. One of the largest crowds in the festivalâ€™s history embraced the cultures that came together to bring delight to the thousands in attendance at Arnold Park. FULL STORY AND PHOTOS PG 11.

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A recap of the year that was 2019 and the main stories that featured in each edition of The Express...

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Byrnes Street Mareeba was abuzz with excitement on Friday night as the 2019 Mareeba Rodeo royality was announced. Pictured is Miss Popularity Caitlin Murray with Mareeba Rodeo Queen Kayla Amos and Princess Clayre Girgenti. â– FULL STORY PAGE 2

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Kevin Plummer of Malanda pays his respects on the 74th Anniversary of Victory in the PaciďŹ c at Rocky Creek on Sunday.

Hailed a success, it was a record breaking year for the 2019 Rotary FNQ Field Days. Held over three days last week at the Mareeba Rodeo Grounds, it was the biggest and best to date with the biennial event attracting more than 500 exhibitors across the 600 sites and over 19,000 people through the gates. Chair Ida Portella (pictured) was ecstacic with the success of the event. â– FULL STORY PAGE 3

In-home after-hours doctor and telehealth service Call My Doctor released a statement noting that they will be closing down. Meanwhile, The Express punched above its weight on the state stage as we took home three advertising awards at the Queensland Country Press Association 2019 Newspaper Excellence Awards. .

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It promised to be the biggest and best yet and the 70th annual Mareeba Rodeo did not disappoint. Delivering on all levels, the record breaking event has been hailed an outstanding success with the crowning of the Queen on Friday kicking off the action packed weekend at Kerribee Park. â– RODEO WRAP PGs 4, 5, 8 & 9.

Bowls Club site in preparation for the construction of the Community Hub. Mareeba Hospital upgrades their operating theatre in preparation for a new endoscopy service that was scheduled to be delivered in Sales Centre open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 3pm/ Appointments available anytime

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Locals and visitors gathered for a commemorative ceremony at Rocky Creek War Memorial on Sunday to mark the 74th anniversary of Victory in the PaciďŹ c. FULL STORY PAGE 6

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In September, local sugarcane farmer and industry representative Claude Santucci vows to fight back to the Reef Laws proposed by the State Government. Booganâ€™s Frank and Our service remains the same

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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Racing returns with a bang

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Racing returned to Mareeba on Saturday with a bang as the ﬁrst race day of the spring racing season and the ﬁrst in a year for the Mareeba Turf Club attracted racegoers from across the region. It might not quite have been the race that stops a nation, but it was a special day with a bumper crowd who turned out to enjoy a day of racing, fashion and fun. STORY AND PHOTOS PAGES 9 & 23.

Organic banana farmers named farmer of year | PAGE 3

Bushﬁres wreak havoc and cause devastation | PAGES 4-5

Roosters ready and raring for CDRL ﬁnals | PAGE 23

Dianne Sciacca are named the prestigious 2019 Charlie Nastasi Horticultural Farmer of the Year Award. Firefighters battle multiple fires as blazes batter Mutchilba, Irvinebank, Mareeba and Biboohra. .

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north after claiming victory in the FNQ Football grand final at Endeavour Park in Cairns. State Opposition Leader Deb Frecklington visits Mareeba to pledge her support for the axed Nullinga Dam development if she were to be elected next October. Local farmers Rob and Krista Watkins take out a prestigious award at the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards. Meanwhile, Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore announces that he will be retiring at the next Local Government Election in March.

the community for decades to come. In other news, Mareeba’s Irene Roy was named the Queensland Cricket volunteer of the month. Millaa Millaa dairy farmer and industry representative James Geraghty labels the issues experienced in the industry as a crisis and calls on the necessary politicians and government agencies to pick up their act and save it before it’s too late. Local East Barron couple fight to eradicate feral pig problem on the Tablelands. It was an historic month as it saw the official opening of Stage 2 of the Mareeba Airport Upgrade.

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For the second year in a row the Mareeba Bulls Under 13/14 all girls team clinched the grand ﬁnal with a 5-1 win against the Stratford Dolphins on Saturday. The Mareeba Bulls Youth and Premier Men’s Reserve Grade sides will be hoping to follow suit as they gear up for their respective grand ﬁnals on Saturday week. FULL STORY PAGE 22.

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It was a double celebration last Tuesday night as 14 community groups gathered to receive grants courtesy of the Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank. The grants were part of the 2019 Community Grant Program and saw $150,000 provided to those groups to be utilised towards carrying out improvements and projects which would beneﬁt the entire Mareeba and Dimbulah communities. The night also saw the local bank reach a milestone of $3.5 million returned to the communities since 2005.  FULL STORY PG2

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At the ofﬁcial turning of the sod for the Cedric Davies Community Hub was Mareeba Shire Mayor Tom Gilmore, Cedric’s sons Cedric and Cr Kevin Davies and wife June. PHOTO: Mareeba Shire Council.

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October started with TableMaking Every Day Better! lands Regional Council Division 6 Councillor Owen Byrnes voicing his concerns over the load limits imposed on a number of bridges. In other news, well-respected community member Martin Tenni receives and Order of Australia Medal (OAM). The Mareeba Bulls return home champions of the far PHONE: 4096 7700

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Tracy Taylor, Steven Murray and their children Liam, Olivia and Chantelle of 250 Walsh Street entered the 2019 Mareeba Shire Christmas Light Competition and came away winners.

The family started lighting up their home in early November and spent six weeks perfecting their display. “We did it for the kids, we don’t have any family here, and by having the public stopping

and looking at the lights it makes them feel special, it’s something for them and they feel it’s magical,” Tracy said.  For a full list of winners and light displays to visit, turn to page 12.

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Thursday was a special day for the community of Mareeba as the Cedric Davies Community Hub ofﬁcially got underway. In a ﬁrst for Mareeba the new hub will not only become home to the Mareeba Library, but will provide the community with a training and events venue, plus an undercover lawn bowls facility.  STORY PG3

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The festive season is here and on Sunday night Mareeba’s Carols by Candlelight brought cheer and joy to all as they sang along to their favourite carols in true Christmas spirit. PHOTOS PG13

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November saw the official sod turning of the Cedric Davies Community Hub, with Mareeba Shire Council Mayor Tom Gilmore labelling it as an exciting time for the town and one that will impact

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Communities gathered last Friday to pause, honour and remember police ofﬁcers who have made the ultimate sacriﬁce in the line of duty. The 30th anniversary of National Police Remembrance Day was commemorated in Mareeba with a march and memorial service. MORE PAGE 7.

WITH just seven more sleeps until Christmas Day, a record number of locals have embraced the Christmas spirit and spreading joy by lighting up their homes for all to enjoy.

The Express team wishes all our readers a Happy New Year. May the coming year be amazing and fill your life with happiness and good health.

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

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ALL SMILES: The receipients of the Mareeba and Dimbulah Community Bank branches of Bendigo Bank 2019 Community Grant Program at the Mareeba Leagues Club last Tuesday night. PHOTO BY PETER ROY.

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To cap off 2019, the muchanticipated update to the Tablelands Agriculture Profile was released, which outlined the 2018/2019 horticulture industry figures, the first update since 2015. The figures, which were courtesy of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, showed that the value of the Atherton Tablelands agricultural sector has increased by 45 per cent over the past four years. Businesses and local leaders gave their season’s greetings.

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The business community came together to celebrate the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards on Saturday night at KUR-Cow Barnwell Farm. Nine awards were handed out on the night with Rachel and Levi Smith (pictured) of Mareeba Working Dog Supplies and Saddlery taking out the Business of the Year.

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75 years of Mareeba Rotary

Mareeba Rotarians past and present came together with members of the community on Saturday night to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the local organisation. Charted in 1944, the local club has a rich and strong history of remarkable achievements, many of which were celebrated on the night. Pictured is the current youngest and oldest members of Mareeba Rotary cutting the cake – Chantelle Pedersen and John Jennings. Mareeba Rotary is today a fun, diverse and dynamic organisation whose members serve its community with integrity. Being people of action the club aims to create, innovate and inspire through its events and everyday dealings within the community and around the world. PHOTOS P11.

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use plain language not rot like this, the Minister notifies “that I have made TLPI 01/2019 in accordance with section 27(3) of the planning act and will start to have effect on 9th December2029”. Wow, immediately we all know what he’s talking about, right. No, we haven’t a clue. It’s part of the plan, designed to work as it does. We citizen/rate payers haven’t a clue so we ignore it. Even the second part “purpose etc.” and third part “location etc.” means bugger-all to most of us. I’m not sure what it means I but if I said “I notify you I want to try and stop or restrict the subdivision or splitting up of land in the shire by limiting the lot size or making it clear what will be the minimum lot size”. I don’t know, but please enough of this ridiculous gobbledygook. If you want to tell us something, do so, but don’t use BS bureaucratic rot to do so. So Mareeba Shire Council, What does it mean? Barry Braes MAREEBA

planning notice? If you did stumble across the notice, What the hell does it mean? Enough of this rot, I’m sick and tired of the refrain “for more information look here look there. No, no more. It’s directed at the public, your bosses, so

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR bush and when the first settlers came here it is written that there were great grasslands not great forests, they were farming the land with controlled burning of areas... they knew that The Bush will not burn effectively every year, so they burned in a patchwork each year and were safe. Come on what’s so difficult, when its burnt it won’t burn again for several years, BUT, if you leave the bush to build up dead material for years and years as we do now, it won’t matter if its Global Warming or Climate Change or any other fancy name... it will burn. Then there is the practice of setting Australian Bottle Brush, Tea Tree, Grevillia, flowering Gums and many more fire prone shrubs and trees in the garden when we should be setting plants that don’t burn but give their lives to stop the fire, many of these are Australian Rainforest Species and not foreign plants. Good old common sense like not building next to Eucalypt Forest, clearing all around your home, joining the volunteer fire brigade and learning what to do as it is part of your ‘life insurance’ in Australia. It should be mandatory in the bush that everyone should be educated in what to do at times of fire... yes it is really lovely, very romantic and beautiful in our bush, until it’s bright red with terrifying flames and acrid smoke with your precious home going up in smoke. Perhaps more underground homes would be a good idea cobber. Grahame West Ravenshoe

economic growth for the region. At over $1b price-tag to build a short road for a small population base (even with rich agricultural exports) a cost benefit analysis would conclude it is pie-in-the sky for any state government. Steven Nowakowski President Kur-Alert Inc. KURANDA

MAYOR Tom Gilmore’s published response (Letters to Editor 18/12/2019) to the rejection of the Kur-World project displays a disconnect with his constituents in Kuranda and showcases a simple ideology that has had its day. He completely sidesteps the fact that the community responded strongly and loudly against Kur-World with the largest public response to a Coordinated Project in Queensland history. He should be proud of the fact that he represents such a strong and united community. Instead the Mayor whimpers that the Kuranda Range Road is the roadblock to economic development for Mareeba and Cape York. If the Mayor was serious about ‘opening up’ Mareeba and Cape York for economic growth he would be firstly advocating for the widening of the Kennedy Highway bridges such as Barron River, Clohesy, Emerald and Davies Creek to four lanes. There is no use having a four-lane superhighway up the Kuranda Range only to be bottlenecked at all the bridges. Secondly, for real economic growth he should bang the drum for an extended rail line from Cairns and Townsville to the Cape via Mareeba having an intermodal transport hub to facilitate freight movements. The Mayor is doing a disservice by pushing his narrow point of view that a superhighway up the Kuranda Range will be the panacea of unfettered

Is it the climate or what?

I BELIEVE we should look at what is happening this year with the bush fires around Australia, dissect it with honest scrutiny and make decisions that will last into the future in the best way possible. Is what we are seeing Global Warming or bad management in the forests, should it have been cold burnt at the right time because from what I have seen down south everyone leaves it too late when the weather is hot and then it’s too late to burn and when it does it is Catastrophic. Driving through NSW the build up of branches and rubbish in the bottom of the forests is often far too great, a fire storm ready to explode... where is the common sense, you know what will undoubtedly happen and it does. What makes it worse is the further south you go the more Eucalyptus oil is in the gum trees, check it out if you like because it’s true... we have lived in South Australia and Far north Queensland, I was a fire warden and took great interest in such things. The Aboriginal peoples burned regularly to control the

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Walsh Street Mareeba, Best Business was awardded to 10 Basalt Street (Allen’s 4x4) Mareeba and Best Street was a tie between Lannoy Street, Mareeba and Borland Street, Mareeba.

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TABLELANDS Police were disappointed with the behaviour of a few tablelands residents on local roads after seven people were charged with drug driving offences on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day and a further nine people were charged with drink driving offences over the same period. It’s a alleged a 54-year-old Kuranda woman was intercepted on Thooree Street, Kuranda at about 9pm on New Year’s Eve

where she returned a reading of 0.135 per cent BAC. She is expected to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on January 20, charged with drink driving. Tablelands Patrol Inspector Russell Rhodes told The Express that “As a result of Queensland police making road safety a priority over the holidays there was a small increase in offending drivers. One of the reasons for this was the increase in drink and

drug driving tests that were conducted by Tablelands Police.” Police also intercepted a 25-year-old Mareeba man riding a motorbike on New Year’s morning at about 1.50am, on James Street Mareeba. It will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.108 per cent BAC A 39-year-old Doomadgee man was intercepted on Byrnes Street at about 4am on Wednesday morning and it will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.177 per cent BAC.. And a 50-year-old Mareeba man was intercepted on Byrnes Street at about 6am on Wednesday morning and it will be alleged that he returned a reading of 0.197 per cent BAC. Also a 42-year-old Chillagoe

woman is expected to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on January 20, charged with drink driving and unlicenced driving after she was intercepted at 7.45am on Wednesday morning on Frew Street, Chillagoe. It will be alleged that she returned a reading of 0.126 per cent BAC. Tablelands Patrol Inspector Russell Rhodes also added that “It was one of the better weeks in regards to serious crime throughout the entire year, but the statistics for drug and drink driving arrests were still disappointing” “All community members are encouraged to continue to put yours and other road user’s safety first when getting behind the wheel.”

2019 was Australia's hottest and driest year on record IT’S official Australia experienced its hottest and driest year ever in 2019, according to official data released by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). The annual average temperature was 23.32C - which was 1.52C above the long-term average between 1961-1990. Australia is also in the midst of one of the worst droughts on record, with new figures showing the average rainfall for last year was at its lowest ever - at just 277.63 millimetres. The daytime temperature also hit record highs with 2019 seeing an average maximum of 30.69C - higher than the previous record in 2013 of 30.19C. Several other records were smashed in Australia last year, including the record for the country’s hottest day ever, which was broken twice in De-

cember. On December 18 the average maximum temperature in Australia rose to 41.9C, just one day after a record of 40.9C was achieved.

Individual states around the country also saw some of their hottest days within the last year. In NSW, temperatures reached 1.95C above the longterm average – 0.27C higher

Prior to that, Australia’s hottest day was recorded on January 7, 2013 when temperatures reached 40.3 degrees

than the previous record set in 2018. Western Australia also beat its previous heat record set in

2013 by 0.58C, with temperatures 1.67C higher than average. The data which is due to be released in a full report next week indicated that the country will expect to see these dry and hot temperatures carry on into the new year. High temperatures have been blamed for a horror bushfire season which has resulted in 17 deaths and destroyed more than 1,400 homes. More than 100 fires were still burning in New South Wales and Victoria which has seen more than 100,000 hectares destroyed. BOM is not expected to provide an official statement until it releases its annual climate statement on January 9.

Police call for calm TWO teenagers have been charged with murder and additional police resources deployed to Aurukun amidst community unrest following the death of a 37-year-old local man. Last Wednesday detectives charged a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man with murder, with the man appearing in the Cairns Magistrates Court last week. Police allege that an altercation occurred between the pair and the 37-year-old man on New Year’s Day during which time the man sustained a stab wound to the abdomen. He was then transported to the Aurukun medical clinic and was pronounced dead a short time later. According to police, a large group of people then took to the streets arming themselves with makeshift weapons once news spread of the man’s death. The group then dispersed before reforming and breaking into houses and vehicles, damaging property and in some instances starting fires, while searching for the two teens. Additional police resources were then deployed to Aurukun overnight from Weipa, Coen and Cairns with a senior officer from Cairns also sent to the township. Superintendent Geoff Sheldon, Assistant District Officer, Far North District said police are continuing to monitor the situation and are appealing for calm. “We understand that the

sudden and tragic death of a loved one causes immense grief and at times anger, and I extend my condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. “Can I also ask for calm and restraint at this difficult time. “The level of threats and property destruction that we saw yesterday and overnight in Aurukun is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Police have taken into custody and charged two teenagers with murder. Their families and associates should not have to live in fear of reprisals.” “The safety of everyone in the community is our priority and we will do everything to support the community during this time.” Police have launched a major investigation into both the homicide and the unrest and associated offences such as arson and wilful destruction. Police Media added “Police will conduct further assessments of the damage associated with the unrest and at this stage believe that six dwellings were set on fire, sustaining varying degrees of damage including some being destroyed. Two other dwellings sustained fire damage to their outside, as well as several cars that were damaged or set alight.” Police are asking for anyone with information on the unrest or the murder to contact Policelink on 131 444.

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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 r t 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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EXPRESSO

Your Weekly Horoscopes March 21 to Apr 20 Aries

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You’ll find love and you’ll get into tiptop shape at the same time. You can make money if you concentrate on producing services or goods that will make domestic chores easier. April 21 to May 21 Taurus

Wednesday 8th

Thursday 9th

Friday 10th

Tide Times 0109 0.67 0754 2.76 1344 1.33 1923 2.29

Tide Times 0141 0.54 0829 2.91 1421 1.25 1958 2.30

Tide Times 0216 0.45 0907 3.03 1501 1.20 2034 2.30

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Saturday 11th

Sunday 12th

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Tide Times 0336 0.42 1029 3.11 1630 1.19 2158 2.22

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May 22 to June 21

Virgo

Aug 23 - Sept 23

Libra

Sept 24 to Oct 23

Tuesday 14th

Tide Times 0420 0.52 1114 3.05 1720 1.24 2250 2.12

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Max 32o Min 20o

Slow Roasted Greek Lemon Potatoes

1. Preheat oven to 170ºC and cut the potatoes into chunks. 2. Pour the olive oil, lemon juice, chicken stock, lemon zest, whole garlic cloves, oregano and salt into a roasting tin and mix well to combine. 3. Add the potatoes into the mixture and mix gently. 4. Cover the roasting tin with foil and roast the potatoes for 70 minutes then remove from the oven, remove the foil and gently turn them. 5. Return to the oven uncovered for a further 10 minutes. 6. The potatoes should be soft and lightly golden and most of the liquid will have evaporated.

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Social gatherings will be conducive to meeting new potential mates. Talking to those you trust and respect will help you sort out any problems. Compromise may be necessary.

You will be able to contribute a great deal to organizations that you join. Romantic opportunities are evident. Don’t be too open or put your faith in unreliable coworkers.

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Scorpio

Oct 24 to Nov 22 Don’t turn down offers that include sports activities or children. Home improvement projects will run smoothly. Entertainment could cost you more than you expect. You may win favors if you present your ideas and include your family.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 to Dec 21

You can make career moves that will be prosperous. Do whatever your mate wants; it really doesn’t matter as long as you’re together. Anger may cause you grief; control your temper and try to sit back and calm down.

Capricorn

Apple

Coconut

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Raisin

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Current

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Strawberry

Banana

Date

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Tangerine

Blueberry

Durian

Lime

Watermelon

Cherry

Fig

Lychee

Citrus

Grape

Prune

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Dec 22 to Jan 20

Do not invest in ventures that only appear to be lucrative. Try to think things through. Children’s needs could be more costly than you anticipated. Your energy will be high.

Aquarius

Jan 21 to Feb 19

Keep your ears open, especially to those who care about you. Do not react too harshly when dealing with partners. Any intimate relationships with colleagues will lead to gossip that could easily affect your position.

Pisces

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Method

Cancer

Don’t let your emotions interfere with completing your chores. You need to look into ways to change your self-image. Added knowledge will give you the edge when dealing with peers.

Monday 13th

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Pleasure trips will be a form of healing for your emotional state of mind. Try not to use emotional blackmail; it will only make matters worse. Family members may feel anxious.

June 22 to July 22 Any intimate relationships with colleagues will lead to gossip that could easily affect your position. Your intuition will be right on. Follow your feelings in matters pertaining to financial investments. July 23 to Aug 22 Leo

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Ingredients

Let go of the past in order to progress. Try to think things through. You may want to take a look at your direction in life. Lack of funds may add stress to your already uncertain situation.

Gemini

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ACROSS

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7. A person who is contemptibly lacking in the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things. 8. A call made to rally soldiers for battle. 9. Unpleasant or repulsive, especially in appearance. 10. Reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree. 11. Departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behaviour. 13. A dome-shaped Eskimo house. 15. Make a speech, especially pompously or at length. 16. Make (something) seem worthy and impressive. 18. Made, consisting of, or resembling wood; woody. 19. Past and past participle of tell. 21. A landlocked country in East Africa. 22. Causing horror.

1. A foolish or stupid person (often as a general term of abuse). 2. Popular music that is tuneful and undemanding. 3. An item or piece of something, typically one left over from a larger piece or set. 4. A contemptible or unpleasant person. 5. The state of being the firstborn child. 6. A rejection or dismissal of someone by treating them as unimportant. 12. Money obtained in return for labour or services. 14. A low-brow style of mass-produced art or design using popular or cultural icons. 17. Having electrical or magnetic polarity. 20. Past and past participle of lay.

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Feb 20 to March 20

Dealing with in-laws or relatives will not be in your best interest. Opportunities to meet new lovers will I come through pleasure trips or social events. Disputes on the home front may be hard to avoid. Don’t argue with family.

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2000m Block at 15 Ciobo Cl, Mareeba. This blocks backs onto reserve land on the Barron River. 2

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DESIGNED by the owners and custom built in 2014, this modern, rendered block home is elegantly placed on a large piece of land in the sought after estate of Amaroo Park. Still close to town, sporting precincts and schools, but on the Cairns side of Mareeba, and within walking distance of the new medical clinic, this is an ideal home for the modern family. Slightly elevated on the block, this cool and stylish home has great street appeal! Upon entry you are greeted by a large open plan living area, with the lounge at the front of the home, a large open kitchen, and spacious dining room which provides for access to the large rear patio. A HUGE bonus is the large windows and doors which let in the breezes and heaps of natural light! Set away from the living areas are the four bedrooms, all which feature large builtin robes, tiled floors, ceiling fans and window dressings. The laundry and main bathroom are of course handy to the bedrooms, and there is a good size linen cupboard in the hallway as well. The master suite is oversized and easily accommodates a king size bed. There is a massive walk-in ward-

robe and a large deluxe ensuite as well. The home boasts quality fixtures and fittings throughout, including security screens throughout, tiled floors, split air-conditioners and ceiling fans just to name a few. The kitchen has some great extras too! Like porcelain splash backs, a 90cm oven, gas cooktop, dishwasher and a large walkin pantry. Outside you have a large outdoor entertaining area which overlooks the fenced back yard, privacy is ensured with 3 sides of Colorbond fencing and there is vehicle access to the back yard through aluminium gates. More features here include underground irrigation to the lawns, concrete footpaths all around the home, a 3x3m Colorbond garden shed and the list just goes on! • Custom built in 2014 in Amaroo Park • Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, large rear patio • Elevated, cool and stylish home Address: Price: Agent: Contact:

• Open plan kitchen, dining and lounge • Large windows and doors make for air and light • Porcelain splash backs, a 90cm oven • Gas cooktop, dishwasher and a large walk-in pantry • Built-in robes, tiled floors, ceiling fans • Security screens, split system air-conditioning • Over-sized master suite, walk-in wardrobe, deluxe ensuite • Solar hot water system, gas plumbed to patio for BBQ • Colorbond fencing, automated irrigation, concrete footpaths • Side access, Colorbond garden shed, 1084m2 allotment To appreciate the amount of value in this home, you really need to book an inspection and come see for yourself. Give exclusive agent Remo Esposito a call or drop into the Central Realty Mareeba office today. Phone 0401 969 473 or 4092 2232.

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surrounded by other quality homes Why build when you can move right in with all the hard work already done. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please call Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468. 4 Joan Crescent, MAREEBA $498,000 EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468

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INDEX

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