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Mareeba State School students and teachers have handed over a donation to Drought Angels – a charity that supports Aussie farmers doing it tough. The money was raised via Book Week dress ups thanks to the student council and through raffles and staff donations. “The student council chose that charity and the social club took it on board because it is something that as a local farming town we know the impact that drought can have,” said Deputy Principle and Social Club Co-ordinator Hannah Simpson. In total $1037 was raised for the cause.
Millaa Millaa School celebrates 100 years
Millaa Millaa State School turns 100 this weekend and to celebrate there will be two packed days of fun including the return of past students, some of which now live overseas. The school holds a dear place in many peoples’ hearts. Past pupil Brian Poulos’ daughter Bella is currently a student. He said he remembers Millaa Millaa State School being “a beaut school which had a great atmosphere”. “Going to this school was a great experience for young people to learn to get along with each other and compromise,” he said. “They are the best skills to learn for the future which I know have helped me. “All students helped each other out whether older or younger.” Third generation past pupil, Georgina Humphries said that both her grandfather and her mother went to Millaa Millaa State School. Her grandfather planted three trees in the forestry plot when it was first established. Two of them are still standing today. “We’ve got the best community that supports the school,” she said. “This is the best possible
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Third generation past pupil Georgina Humphries’ grandfather and mother also attended Millaa Millaa State School.
school I could have gone to.” The centenary entertainment kicks off on Saturday morning with Rolls Calls, an Attendance Register, History Walks, as well as kid’s activities with a jumping castle and face painting. After a BBQ lunch, which includes school entertainment items, there will be house sports and novelty events, an official cake cutting ceremony and the much anticipated ‘Maypole!’ A collection of certificates of attendance
will wind up Saturday afternoon, with plenty of time to get ready for the School Centenary Dinner which will be held at the Millaa Millaa RSL Hall from 6pm. Sunday, September 30 will see a Farewell Breakfast and School Centenary Morning Markets being held at the school from 8am. For further details, including book and merchandise purchases, call 4097 2167.
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Council reconsiders plan to cull trees
By Rebecca Wallis
Tablelands Regional Council will re-visit its decision to cut down the Camphor Laurel trees along Mary Street in Malanda to make way for development of the road this week. The move was announced in a statement made by CEO Justin Commons after a meeting last Tuesday revealed the community was not in favour of removing the trees to make way for more car parking spaces and a better pedestrian area. Last month the council released a statement saying that the “old and potentially dangerous” Camphor laurel trees “are showing evidence of reaching the end of their life, will be replaced by species more suited to the conditions and location”. But Mr Commons said he was listening to residents’ concerns and had engaged an independent arborist to assess the life-span of the trees and was re-visiting the impact keeping the trees would have on plans for the road. “Council is committed to serving our community with safety a high priority,” he said. “Despite possibly getting off to a ‘bumpy start’ on Tuesday night, our ears and eyes were wide open and we have heard the concerns of some members in our community.”
Malanda’s Camphor Laurel trees live to see another day after public outcry caused Tablelands Regional Council to re-assess the situation.
Mr Commons said he was aware that members of the community were not in favour of the council’s plans for the road. “Council does not want this matter to create a significant divide in the community and accepts that we all have a different frame of reference for a project of this nature,” he said. “Some will look to the past with a high regard to heritage and some people will look to the future with high regard for progress. There is no right or wrong
- just the challenge of seeking to ‘get the right balance’.” Malanda resident Kaye Brand wrote to the council to ask them to try and find an alternative to cutting the trees down which her father remembers being planted. “I am hopeful that the councillors will reconsider their plans to knock down the Camphor Laurel trees and look beyond the physical structures of parking and related issues to the needs of the beautiful, soulful and historic Mary Street,” she said.
“The destruction of these near ancient trees is an emotional issue for the residents of Malanda. “It is important that the Council does not allow the needs of town planning to override these emotional needs and sensitivities of the people who call Malanda home.” Mr Commons said work would not commence on the road this week as expected and that feedback would be sought from the Malanda community regarding further viable options.
Locals support berry grower
Tablelanders have come together to unite over the recent strawberry needle contamination outbreak across the country. Bob Sheehy from Shaylee Strawberries between Atherton and Yungaburra said locals have been buying his strawberries in bulk in support of the local grower. “We’ve been flat out,” he said. “We’re still selling them in a few local places like Atherton IGA but here at the farm it has been very, very busy.” Mr Sheehy opened the doors to his farm seven days for customers to go and pick their own strawberries in light of the recent contamination scare which has meant some local outlets were unable to sell his produce. “They’re trying really hard to
get us back in,” he said. “But there are all these regulations now and they’re making us jump through hoops.” Police across the country are now dealing with more than 100 reports of contaminated fruit however, authorities believe many are hoax and copycat incidents. Offenders of contamination face up to 10 years in prison.
13-year-old girl charged by police
Police have charged a 13-year-old girl after an incident in Atherton last Thursday morning. It will be alleged the girl entered a property on Norbury Court and removed two dogs from the premises, which were recovered a short time later by their owner. It will also be alleged the girl then returned to her place of residence on Norbury Court and threw a brick through a window
before also throwing another brick through the back window of a vehicle. It will further be alleged the girl then assaulted her carer before also assaulting two police officers who were called to the disturbance. The girl has been charged with one count each of stealing, trespass, possess implement, common assault and two counts each of wilful damage and assault police.
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FAMILY: Four generations at Mareeba State School – Mataya Battistin, her grandmother Pat Coughlin and great-grandmother Florence Jessop and mum Olivia.
Felix Acha and Clinton Cifuentes from Mareeba High School were instrumental in building this cubby house at Biboohra State School. Pictured here with Prep students Keeley, Ronald and Padme.
Joint effort builds school cubby house Mareeba State High School Industrial Technology Department recently donated a Cubby House to Biboohra State School. Students from Year 12 in 2017 and 2018 designed and constructed the cubby during lessons at Mareeba High. All materials were donated by local business including,
Generations of students at Mareeba State School
Mareeba State School will celebrate 125 years in October this year. The Express recently had the opportunity to talk to a local family who over the years has had four generations attend the HomeFab, Tableland Hardware, school for their primary educaQuality Timbers, Shane Smith tion. We sat down with them as Builders and Metroll Steel. they reminisced about their years Last Monday morning ap- and the changes they have seen preciation certificates were pre- at Mareeba State School. sented at a special assembly. 77-year-old Florence Jessop Biboohra State School students, first started school in 1947 and staff and the school community finished in 1953 and has fond would like to thank everyone in- memories of her time here. volved. “It wasn’t as big as it is today,
it’s obviously changed a lot, we only had about 30 students here at the time up to grade 7, there are a lot more students here now, but being here really does bring back some wonderful memories from my youth.” she said. Florence’s Daughter, Pat Coughlin, started school in 1965 and finished in 1971. “I remember sitting in that wooden classroom over there, no air-conditioning in those days and watching Neil Armstrong land on the moon on July 20 1969. I was 12 years old and in grade 5 – the classrooms seem
a lot smaller than they were, but that’s because we’re adults,” said Pat. “The Infrastructure was a lot smaller but there were about 1000 students when I was here and we had up to 45 in class.” she said. Pats Daughter and Florence’s granddaughter, Olivia Battistin started school in 1992 and finished in 1999. “In our time here we had composite classes so we had grades 1, 2 and 3 all together as family groups,” said Mrs Battistin. “We had some great times
and we made some great friends along the way.” Mataya Battistin, Olivia’s daughter, is a current student at Mareeba State School and the fourth generation of the quartet. She said she love free time at school, she loves to fish and I have good teachers,” said Mataya. “I like to draw and do some sport and playing games – I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up,” she said. “But that’s fine there is heaps of time for that.”
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Paige’s fight for ag school funding By Rebecca Wallis
A former Atherton State High School student is trying to overturn a state government decision that will stop funding a school program that encourages kids to work in the agricultural industry. Paige Hooley left high school in 2016 and is now studying vet science in Townsville – a career path she says she never would have taken if it hadn’t been for the School to Industry Partnership Program (SIPP). But after this year there will be no more funding for the program which runs from primary school – teaching kids the importance of where their food comes from – through until high school when students start to make career choices. “For me in school I wasn’t interested in sports or music or arts, I was really only interested in science and I loved animals so agricultural science was definitely where I was going to head,” said Paige. “What I learned through the program has also helped me with my course and my agriculture teacher helped me to push me towards doing vet science.” Paige said that she feels that cancelling the funding for the program is poor timing with the current drought crisis and a lack of rural vets. “When I heard the funding would be cut, I instantly felt like I had to do something,” she said.
Paige’s online petition via Change.org has so far garnered over 500 signatures and the attention of Member for Hill Shane Knuth. Mr Knuth raised the issue in parliament last week saying the choice to remove the funding is “an attack” on the Queensland agricultural industry. “Discarding this program that has educated Queensland children on the importance of agriculture in our state and where their food comes from is just the latest in this Government’s sustained deconstruction of the agricultural industry,” Mr Knuth said. “The discontinuation of funding for the School to Industry Partnership Program will mean future policy makers grow up without knowing the importance of our agricultural industry to our economy and our quality of life. “It is imperative that we change the direction and start to acknowledge not just with words but with actions, that our ag industry is here to stay, that we support our farmers and we value this necessary backbone of our economy and way of life.” Mr Knuth said the program had been operating since 2004 and received $180,000 a year engaging more than 10,000 Queensland school students and teachers. Paige is hoping for at least 1000 signatures and to raise awareness of the issue.
Mareeba Shire Council CEO Peter Franks says the state law needs to change to allow employees that aren’t part of a union to vote on employment pay and conditions. Over 90 members of his staff sent off a petition last week to The Services Union (TSU) protesting about a stalemate over voting rights. Employees say the new Queensland Industrial Relations Act that was introduced in 2016 is set up to favour unions “at the expense of individual workers and their employers”. “Under the new legislation, the right of workers to negotiate their own agreements has effectively been taken away,” said a representative of the staff. “Where previously workers could decide they wanted to
negotiate their conditions with councils themselves, the new law says they can’t. Only unions can negotiate on behalf of employees and we, the workers, are excluded from the negotiation process. In many councils these unions only represent a minority of workers, leaving most workers without a voice.” Of the five unions that need to agree to discuss the draft enterprise bargaining scheme, four have said yes, with TSU the last to agree. Ben Jones from the union said members of the TSU that are employed with Mareeba Shire Council are not happy with some of the conditions in the scheme. “Council has stripped away a number of the core conditions for its staff,” he said. “The agreement they are in proposing is not acceptable to our members and we’re asking them to reinstate those condi-
caded for safety as needed, and visitors to the site are asked to be aware of signage during the construction. The Cooktown waterfront development was opened to the public in June, and includes parkland, barbecues, fishing platforms, exercise stations, a kiosk and amenities and a water park. The site will be officially opened with a gala community event on Saturday, November 17. For more information contact Council’s Parks and Gardens team via email at mail@ cook.qld.gov.au or phone on 4069 5444.
The grass will soon be greener at the Cooktown waterfront development, with the next stage of works to start in early October. Following the allocation of funds in this year’s budget, Council put the design, supply and installation of an irrigation system at the site out to tender. Think Water Cairns was last month awarded the tender, and work will start in the first week of October. The project is expected to take about two months, with the site remaining open to the public during the work. Areas will be barri-
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EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE DELIVERING EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE Vet student Paige Hooley has started an online petition over axed funding for an ag school program.
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tions. Most other councils across the state that we’ve dealt with have had no problem with these agreements but Mareeba Shire Council does.” But Mr Franks says the content of the agreement is irrelevant. “What the employees are saying in their petition is that they’re not going to accept the agreement they just want the right to vote on it,” said Mr Franks. “I tried to take it to the vote last year and I was taken to the commission and the commission said until all the unions agree you can’t put it to the vote.” Mr Jones said the union can only represent the views of “paid financial members” of the TSU but that they are willing to sit down and discuss a way forward with the employees of Mareeba Shire Council. “The bottom line is we’re not in the business of gaining
conditions and working hard to maintain good conditions for our members to then be throwing them away at the behest of people who are not even in the union,” he said. “These conditions might work well for those employees but for our members they don’t. “They’ve made it quite clear to us they’re not interested in further discussion. We would like nothing more than to sit down with them and nut it out, but the council will not entertain the idea of further discussion.” Mareeba Shire Council employees say they have been trying to negotiate a way forward for 18 months with no end in sight to the stalemate. “My big thing is that the legislation is set up now in such a way that it’s to benefit the unions at the disadvantage of the employees,” said Mr Franks. “It’s wrong.”
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Rubbish changes in Mareeba Shire
By Rebecca Wallis
Changes to rubbish bin routes and times in Mareeba shire have caused some disruption for locals but council says residents need to be reminded to put their bins out the night before to ensure it will be collected. Mareeba Shire Council CEO Peter Franks said there had been some complaints from locals after routes and times were altered recently and keep an eye on public notices for any further alterations. He also spoke about changes to state law that make it unlawful to leave your bin out kerbside for more than 24 hours. “This council said we’ve never given a fine we can’t put it in a local law,” he said of the
legal changes. “Then at the eleventh hour the state changed their position so it’s remained in the state legislation so yes we can give people fines for doing it, but we don’t want to.” Mr Franks said if someone complains about a bin being left on the kerb for longer than 24 hours then council officers will make contact with the owner and remind them of the legislation. New bin trucks that feature cameras all around for safety and viewing of content have been a great success in the shire after their introduction earlier this year. “It’s really to try and deliver a better service,” said Mr Franks. “If someone says their bin wasn’t collected, we can look back at the video see whether it was or not.”
Eco-waste option at transfer station
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified contractor to capitalise on green waste collected at Mareeba Shire’s waste transfer stations. Council agreed to call for Expressions of Interest from potential eco-waste companies to process and market the green waste. Deputy Mayor Cr Alan Pedersen said by seeking Expressions of Interest, will give Council various options and al-
ternatives to manage the waste. “Council is open to ideas and best business practices to manage the green waste,” Cr Pedersen said. “We essentially are looking for a contractor to process the green waste and market it elsewhere. We recognise that mulch has a commodity value and that there is a great opportunity for a suitable contractor to essentially capitalise on the resource,” he said.
Drag car sparks act of kindness for sick boy By Rebecca Wallis
The opportunity to buy a top of the range drag racing car has led to an unlikely gesture of kindness for a sick young boy from Victoria. Mareeba farmer Elio Quintieri was looking for an engine for his drag racing hobby when he struck up a friendship with Australian Champion drag racer Jason Stares from Sydney. Eventually Elio decided to buy Jason’s American-produced car that helped him win both of his national titles, with Jason offering to bring it to the Tablelands and show the new owner how it works. The champion driver got behind the wheel of the 1963 Corvette split window, fully fibreglassed beauty at Springmount Raceway’s September 15 event and won the Super Comp which came with a trophy and $400 prize money. “I got to know him and he told me about a young fan of his that has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,” said Elio. “After he won the race here I gave him the trophy for his daughter and the $400 prize money to go towards a fundraiser for the boy.” Fellow local farmers Frank and Tara Quintieri also donated $100 to the cause. “It’s unreal that they donated
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that money for someone they don’t know,” said Mr Stares. “They’re such good people.” The money will go towards the Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation that is in aid of 13-year-old Alex Mee who is suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The disease means he lives with a life expectancy of 25 years old. “Alex has been a fan of racing his whole life,” said Mr Stares. “He’s been unable to race himself because of the disease but he loves following our progress.” Mr Quintieri will be testing out his new car at the next Springmount Race track meet next month. RIGHT: Jason Stares and Elio Quintieri. BELOW: Elio’s car.
club news AFTER many years meeting at the Mareeba R.S.L. the Mareeba Lions Club has changed its meeting dates to the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Mareeba Leagues Club at 6.30pm. The big Christmas Raffle is now in full swing. Tickets are available from all Lions and Lioness members. Club stalwarts John, Delsie and Gary have retired from full time ticket selling but you will still see many Lions and Lioness at the regular spots. Please support this important fund raising event. The raffle has a wonderful list of prizes to be won thanks to the support of a fantastic group of local businesses. Christmas cakes and puddings are also available. For
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a limited time you can also purchase a cake in a limited edition cake tin for the same price as the 1.5kg cake. Any club wishing to raise funds may do so by assisting Lions with the Christmas raffle. To become involved just contact Mareeba Lions at lionsmba@gmail.com Mareeba Lions continue the work to clean up and upgrade facilities at Bunny Seary Lookout. Over the next few months a new shade cover will be erected over the existing picnic table for better comfort of those taking in and appreciating the views of the Mareeba valley. We all know there is a severe drought in many parts of Australia. Australian Lions have a drought appeal start-
ed with $100,000.00 contributed by the Australian Lions Foundation, a Foundation which represents all local Lions Clubs. Don’t forget, if you or a family member have old unused eye glasses Lions recycle them. Mareeba Lions collects and distributes approximately 1000 pair of used eyeglasses every year. This week we sent 153 pair of old glasses for recycling. Fellowship, Good times, Meeting people, Building lasting friendships, Service to the community, Learning new skills, Leadership and personal development – these are some of the reasons we are the Lions. Check us out at www.mareeba.qld.lions. org.au
PHOTO of the week
The members choice winner of the Tablelands and Surrounds Photography Group this week is Mark Stuart
Photographers can join the Facebook group and enter their photos – Tablelands and Surrounding Photography Group. “This photo was taken near the Nucifora Tea Plantation. Taken with a DJI Drone. I was out there to take shot of the plantation as it has amazing lines, and before I packed up, I thought I would turn the drone around and found this view. Being a Tableland boy for 38 years I just love the rolling hills we have around us.”
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Retired Inspector Rolf Straatemeier officially hands the baton over to the new Tableland Patrol District Inspector, Russel Rhodes who will take up his new post in early November.
Inspector calls it a day after 43 years After a career spanning 43 years, Inspector Rolf Straatemeier farewelled the Queensland Police Service (QPS) last Friday, September 21. The day of his retirement coincided with the day of his 60th birthday, so his time in the police force will never be forgotten. Mr Straatemeier joined the then Queensland Police Force as
a Cadet in 1975 at the Queensland Police Academy in Brisbane. He performed duties at stations including Red Hill, the Commissioner’s Office, Woolloongabba, Stafford and Brisbane Mobile Patrols before securing his plain clothes appointment to the Brisbane Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) in 1981. He obtained his detective ap-
pointment in 1984 and sustained an 18-year-long plain clothes career; he progressed through the ranks to Detective Senior Sergeant and later reached commissioned ranks with his appointment to Inspector in the Far Northern Regional Office in 1999. For the past 19 years, Inspector Straatemeier has performed a variety of commis-
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sioned officer duties throughout the Far North, and has been part of the Tablelands landscape since March 2004. The new Inspector for the Tableland Patrol District, Russel Rhodes will see him return to the Northern district where he spent most of his early career. Inspector Rhodes will take up his new position in early November.
The Mareeba Lioness club presented a cheque for $9,000 to the Cancer Council Queensland last Wednesday. The donation was raised at the recent pink ribbon garden party held on August 11. Jenny Coates, the Cancer Council foundation Co-ordinator from Cairns was on hand to receive the cheque, she said that the money raised by the Mareeba Lioness Club would stay locally and would be put towards the Marylyn Mayo Lodge which hosts free accommodation for residents of Mareeba who are suffering from cancer related illnesses, this also includes any transport requirements during their stay in the lodge. She reminded sufferers that the Cancer council also has a free wig and turban service and also a full time cancer support officer in Cairns, Bonnie White can be contacted on 13 11 20.
A FREE physical activity program is coming to Mareeba. Commencing on October 3, the Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds program is for all adults over 18 years of age and who are recovering from a mental illness. It’s an 8-week healthy lifestyle, exercise and motivational program commencing and to be eligible for the program participants must be utilising a mental health service e.g. their GP, headspace, community mental health organisation, or other counselling/support service. There are two program groups; Group 1 is a motivational group meeting at PCYC once a week to set exercise goals, identify barriers to physical activity, engage in current programs in Mareeba area, try out different types of physical activity and increase community engagement. All participants in Group 1 receive a Garmin fitness tracker to assist with monitoring of their physical activity and have this to keep. Group 2 is a gym-based
exercise program. Participants will meet at the PCYC once a week and complete a supervised gym-based program with an Exercise Physiologist. This program is suitable for all fitness levels. Following completion of the 8-week gym program, participants will be eligible for a PCYC gym membership (approximately 3 months). All participants will need to complete an initial assessment prior to the program commencing organisers have a comprehensive knowledge of their current health needs and can use these to set appropriate goals during the program. These take approximately 45 minutes and will be held at Mareeba PCYC. For more information contact program coordinator Jess Seymour on 0438 349 736 or email hbhm.nq@pcyc.org.au. Referral forms can be completed online at https://PCYC. formstack.com/forms/referral_nq
Mt Mulligan Road upgrade completion Construction is almost complete on the upgrade of the Mt Mulligan Road and Leadingham Creek Road intersection at Inveradi Road. The scope of works included
the widening and resealing of Leadingham Creek, installing a new culvert, formalising drainage channels and an asphalt overlay at the intersection.
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The State’s peak motoring body has revealed the nation’s safest and deadliest used cars on the market and warned drivers about the risks of choosing a cheap deal, over safety features. The annual Used Car Safety Ratings report*, led by Monash University, put 372 cars under the microscope and analysed data from more than eight million real-world crashes across Australia and New Zealand. RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding said parents in the market for a first car for their children needed to take these star ratings into account. “For example, a 2009 Holden Cruze nabbed a fourstar safety rating, while a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer was only given a one-star safety rating,” Mr Spalding said. “It goes to show even though they’re both small cars, popular with young drivers; they can have dramatically different levels of protection. “A person driving a onestar vehicle is almost twice as
likely to be killed or seriously hurt than someone in a fivestar car. Worryingly, 107 vehicles were rated ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’.” Mr Spalding said buyers should look to one of the 31 ‘safer pick’ models as the optimum choice when shopping for a car. “This means they have excellent protection, not just for the driver, but will also cause less serious injuries to other drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.” Mr Spalding said while older, low rated cars were often cheaper, there were still safe and affordable used vehicles available. “Smart, safe choices needn’t hit you in the hip pocket. A safe used vehicle can be picked up for less than $10,000.” RACQ is part of the Vehicle Safety Research Group which commissioned the research from Monash University and is comprised of the major motoring clubs in Australia and New Zealand.
The State’s peak motoring body has called for drastic action to drive down Australia’s shocking road toll after a national inquiry revealed our road safety performance had hit the brakes, costing not only lives, but more than $30 billion to the economy. RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding said the inquiry into the National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) had revealed Australia suffered from flaws in accountability, funding, and technology that had directly impacted the rate of road deaths. “In Queensland, we’ve lost more lives in road crashes already this year than in 2017 so these recommendations from the National Road Safety Strategy can’t come any sooner,” Mr Spalding said. “We’ve joined the Australian Automobile Association in calling for action because every day these findings sit on a desk ignored – lives are at risk on our roads.”
Mr Spalding said amongst the 12 recommendations was the appointment of a Federal cabinet minister who would focus on the hidden epidemic of road trauma which was expected to cost the economy a staggering $300 billion by 2030. “We’ve long campaigned for strong leadership on road safety and appointing a cabinet minister with specific oversight across mul-
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operated by just three workers and today still offers the same service principals it was founded on. Three years later in 1971 the business partners opened the Malanda outlet at 21 Catherine Street followed by Mareeba at 9 Hort Street in 1977 and at 15 Mills Street, Mossman in 1988. All four Central Tyres Service outlets are still in their original locations and continue to service the entire district. In 1973 Don and Mary Scheffler joined the partnership. Mary is sister to the late Chano Trentin, who passed away in May 2016, Leon, Chano’s son, is now also a partner in the business with
Don and Mary. The business has moved ahead in leaps and bounds and has been unstoppable for half a century as they shared a unique partnership with the Goodyear brand. Their business success can be attributed to loyal, well trained and experienced staff who have stuck with the company through thick and thin, the majority of whom have been with them for more than 25 years. Without clients the business is nothing, we would like to thank our many customers who continued to come back time and time again over the last fifty years. Our success is measured by your support.
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ARTS IN THE PARK
SEPTEMBER 22 MAREEBA
Jim Allen, Joy Paterson, Derek Allen at the orchid display at Mareeba Garden Centre.
Orchids on display The Mareeba Orchid and Pot Plant Society, in conjunction with Mareeba Garden Centre, held a very successful display of spring flowering orchids and foliage plants on Friday, September 14 and Saturday, September 15. Demonstrations of repotting orchids were held on both days, with much interest from visitors, and many questions asked. Society members were also available to speak to the public about individual plants, watering, fertilizing and pest and disease control. There was a sales table where members sold excess plants of orchids and tillandsias at reasonable prices. A raffle was also held and the winners were – 1st Milly Bernardi, 2nd Pat Shaban, 3rd June Wallace and 4th Frances Cristaldi.
Clare Anderson and Ruby Cleary have a go at creating a mosaic.
KK Butler.
Mareeba boy and singing sensation Clint Posselt.
One of the orchid’s on display.
The Society meets at 2pm every second Saturday of the month at the CWA Hall in Mareeba. Visitors are always welcome.
Dream State Circus wowed the crowd.
ABOVE: A crazy clown made the kids laugh. RIGHT: Geoff Elms displayed his beautiful woodwork.
r u o r y e p b a a p s Gr 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 RSL 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.
es s s e n i s u all b m s s u o r e And num e Tablelands, h across t ninsula! Pe d n a f l u G PAGE 12 The Express, Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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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NEW MAREEBA OFFICE NOW OPEN
New head office opens its doors
MAREEBA’S old fire station munity now has its very own and centrally located to better has a new look and it’s all asset. service our clients. “We now have our own asthanks to one of the region’s “For me it’s a privilege to largest providers of employ- set which we have dramati- be part of this outstanding cally improved and it’s our organisation and I can’t wait ment services. Quality Innovation Train- way of investing back into to see how far we can take ing and Employment, or more the community that we have Q.I.T.E. in the next 30 years.” commonly known as Q.I.T.E. been part of for more than 30 Q.I.T.E. chairman Peter has relocated its head office years,” she said. Apel is equally in Mareeba to with “It’s a privilege to be part of this outstanding thrilled the iconic old the building, organisation and I can’t wait to see how far Fire station in which has given the centre of Bywe can take Q.I.T.E. in the next 30 years” Q.I.T.E’s Mareernes Street. Ms Trout also said the in- ba-based staff and clients A year in the making, the building has undergone a creased visibility of the new more space for more oppormajor renovation by the lo- building makes the agency tunities and growth. “It’s given us a great profile cal not-for-profit organisation more accessible for local emwhich invested more than ployers interested in listing job in town, it allows for more opvacancies and for jobseekers portunities for future growth $1million into the project. Q.I.T.E. General Manager looking for employment op- and to provide improved Jillian Trout said the business portunities and training. training and customer sup“We are now more visible port services.” he said. that is committed to the com-
NEW BEGINNINGS: Q.I.T.E. chairman Peter Apel and General Manager Jillian Trout in front of the new head office in Byrnes Street, Mareeba.
New Mareeba Office Now Open! Come and visit us at 126 Byrnes St, Mareeba in the old Mareeba Fire Station
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Message from the Chairman Q.i.t.e. has been part of the and our town’s history, and ticipate in the fabric of our Mareeba Community for over at the same time to secure towns. We take great pride 30 years. Q.I.T.E’s position prominently in the work that we do, we Although Q.i.t.e. now has in the CBD, to better provide truly appreciate the support over 75 staff working across our services to the Mareeba we receive from employers, five offices and numerous community. farmers and businesses in outreach sites our region. from Mossman “This was a great opportunity to protect and A big to Tully and west thank you to preserve an important part of Mareeba” to Ravenshoe, the Mareeba Mareeba is our tradespeoAs a community based, ple who undertook the renohome. organisation, vation work – well done. As an organisation we not-for-profit have great confidence in the our role is to assist people I am privileged to chair a future for Mareeba and the into employment, with par- board of committed, commuTablelands, and as a dem- ticular focus on assisting the nity minded and dedicated onstration of that Confidence most disadvantaged in our committee members who, we have invested in acquiring community. In the last year through our new offices, plan the old Mareeba Fire Station alone we have assisted al- for Q.I.T.E to build on its pomost 2600 clients, of whom sition to provide the best emfor use as our Head Office. This was a great oppor- 1376 have been placed in ployment services possible tunity to protect and pre- meaningful employment, al- for our Town. serve an important part of lowing them and their famithe Mareeba streetscape lies to contribute to and parPeter Apel
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Message from the General Manager As the General Manager of Q.I.T.E. I am very proud of the achievement we have accomplished in the renovation of the old Fire Station. I was responsible for overseeing the project and had the pleasure of working with the builder Neil Larsen and a great team of contractors who made the huge task seem easy and helped us achieve a great outcome. Q.I.T.E. is now in a great central location in the middle of town and the staff and I
are loving working in the new premises which is a historic part of Mareeba’s history. Q.I.T.E. has been actively involved in the Mareeba community since 1987 and considers Mareeba office our head office. We currently operate a jobactive contract, harvest labour services contract, disability employment services contract, a childcare centre and labour hire services across the region and employ local staff to help employers
find the right staff for the job. We consider our new location ideal to do this from and welcome you to call in and have a chat to our friendly staff if you need new employees. A big thank you to the board for their support on this project and their continued commitment to Quality Innovation Employment and Training and to all stakeholders who support our Not-forprofit regional organisation. JILLIAN TROUT
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QITE for their new premises. We are very grateful for the opportunity to be involved in the project. From all of us here at Andersens Mareeba Visit us at 10 Herberton St, Mareeba or call 1300 307 459 PAGE 14 The Express, Wednesday, September 26, 2018
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The evolution of Q.I.T.E. From humble beginnings 31 years ago, Quality Innovation Training and Employment has transformed itself from a small organisation helping disengaged youth into now one of the region’s largest employers and providers of employment services and training in Far North Queensland. WHERE IT ALL BEGAN...
It all started in 1987 when a group of Mareeba citizens founded the ‘Community Youth Support Scheme’ and it is unlikely that they could have ever predicted that the small local training organisation originally for disengaged youth, would evolve into the organisation that Q.I.T.E. is today. Throughout history we have seen ‘change’ as a constant factor on our landscape and this remains as true today as ever. As an organisation Q.I.T.E. have diversified as much as possible to keep up with the industry and government changes. Mareeba Shire Job Training Association Inc. (Q.I.T.E.) was established to provide services to the youth of Mareeba under the Community Youth Support Scheme (CYSS). The funding for this
program ceased in 1989 and this began the many changes that Q.I.T.E. has had over the past 31 years.
Achievements over the past 31 years...
Q.I.T.E. has grown from an initial staff of four to more than 75 in 2018 and is now one of the largest employment organisations in Far North Queensland. The organisation has expanded its branches to better serve the needs of the Tablelands community and now operates in seven locations – Mareeba, Atherton, Cairns and Innisfail and outreach services to Ravenshoe, Tully and Mossman. In achieving this growth Q.I.T.E. diversified its scope and range of services to respond to the needs of individuals, job seekers, employers, industry and the wider com-
munity. This included opening a long day care centre – Qt’s Early Leaning Centre in September of 2009. This organisation has not only stayed the distance, but continues to excel. Its success has been the product of constant, tireless dedication by everyone who has worked with and for the organisation. It has also been the product of the vision and passion of those who have led the organisation over the years. Most notably former Chairman Tito Srhoj, current Chairman Peter Apel, Life Member Evan McGrath and present General Manager Jillian Trout, the Board and the entire Management team.
Q.I.T.E. TODAY...
Q.I.T.E. vision – Meaningful employment for all; adding value to the people we serve, their families and communities.
VISION: General Manager of Q.I.T.E. Jillian Trout is excited about where the organisation will be in 30 years time.
OUR MISSION IN ALL THAT WE DO – We drive meaningful employment opportunities, utilising the best available techniques to improve the prosperity of jobseekers, employers and ultimately communities. QITE currently runs – a Jobactive contract, Harvest
labour contract, Disability Employment Services contract, Labour hire service, Passenger Transport Services, School bus run for Mareeba and other community initiatives such as Qt’s Early Learning Centre and Community Pantries which operate in six different locations.
Delivering these services is the 75 local staff across all locations and together they are constantly looking at ways to help employers and clients find the right match for employment, whilst always improving the communities in which they operate.
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Do you need staff? Before and after AS one of the largest and longest serving leading employment service providers, Q.I.T.E. offers employers a local, value based solution for free, using any of the following services. Disability employment contract – a brand new service that QITE has been offering since July 1 this year and the
Jobactive contract and Harvest Labour services. Q.I.T.E. also offers labour hire fee for service contracts to employers, which helps you with your payroll requirements. Q.I.T.E. understand the challenges that local businesses face in recruiting and maintaining a skilled and productive team. That is why they
specialise in helping employers find the right people for their business and the team will provide you with a service which is specific to your business needs. Contact Q.I.T.E. today or call into any one of their offices across the region to find out how they can help your business.
Inside the new look Byrnes St building
Are you looking for work? Q.I.T.E. has the skills, networks and facilities to give individuals the best possible chance of securing and retaining employment. They are committed to supporting you, the jobseeker, into sustainable, ongoing and meaningful employment
by utilising all the tools and contacts available. They will provide you with a place where you can search for a job with internet access, computers, dedicated phones, newspapers and job boards. You can also bring your own device and
connect to their free Wi-Fi to search for a job. From temporary to labour hire and permanent positions, they can help you to find a role suited to your skills, experience and qualifications and even assist with transport to get you there.
THEY are one of the largest employment and training providers in the region, servicing from Tully to Mossman, Cairns, Mareeba and across the Atherton Tablelands – so why would you not?
A not-for-profit, community based employment and training organisation with over 31 years experience in placing unemployed people in the workforce and helping employers find the right person
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Massive 6508m2 in town with permanent creek Central Location – check, spacious allotment – check, permanent creek – check! 19 Kenneally Road, Mareeba is one of those properties that won't take long to find its new owners. Situated in a tranquil and quiet area, this well designed residence has been cleverly created to capture the picturesque surroundings of lush landscaped gardens and the sound of a running creek. The solid concrete block home is situated in the middle of the 6508m2 allotment giving the property plenty of privacy. Step inside to find a spacious floor plan consisting of four bedrooms, one bathroom, multiple living areas and an office. The kitchen offers plenty of bench space, ample cupboards and a convenient servery to the patio. There are two separate dining areas and massive living area,
at the rear and fully irrigated 6508m2 allotment with access to creek water also town water connected Entertain family and friends on the full length 5m wide patio at rear of the house which overlooks the saltwater in-ground pool and lush gardens. There is rear access to the shed and the permanent creek is a short stroll down the back.
perfect for a large family. Generous sized bedrooms are all fitted with polish timber floors and are all serviced by the main bathroom with a large walk-in shower, vanity and linen cupboard. • Four bedroom, one bathroom plus office • New kitchen with plenty of bench space and servery to patio • Two separate dining areas and massive living area • Full length patio at rear of house (5m wide) • Concrete construction with concrete internal walls • Privately situated in the middle of the allotment • Rear access with shed Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
OPEN HOME This Saturday 10am to 11am
This property is one to be seen. For more information or to arrange an inspection please contact Vince Costas at Central Realty today. Phone 0419 926 691. 19 Kenneally Rd, MAREEBA $430,000 Vince Costas Central Realty Mareeba 0419 926 691
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For rent @ Hyde Place
TWO bedroom brand new unit in a gated complex of 8, lino throughout, fans throughout, curtains and blinds, fully air-conditioned, dishwasher, built-ins to bedrooms, small cement courtyard, electric front gate at entry, undercover carport and no pets. Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
For rent at $320.00 per week. for more information or to arrangement inspection do not hesitate to call Mareeba Property Management on 4092 2111. MAREEBA For Rent $320 P/W Mareeba Property Management 4092 2111
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OUTSTANDING INVESTMENT
Mareeba Light Industrial Opportunity Easily accessible location, long term tenant, great investment returns. Fenced 2178m2, 3 phase power, approx. 35m2 x 12m2 shed space, high clearance bays, office space & amenities. Rent $45,000 P.A.
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Large land parcel – arable soils Situated near Mutchilba, a well renowned area for cropping, this property benefits from its plentiful water allocation and its arable soils across a land area of 60.91 hectares. The permanent water supply via a 210 megalitre water licence from the channel is under gravity pressure and is serviced by the MareebaDimbulah irrigation water scheme. Currently the property is set up for horse breeding and agistment, with first class facilities in place for the horses. Divided into 19 paddocks varying in size from .5 acres to 30 acres, the land area is fully planted with improved pastures which are mostly serviced by underground main lines. Property features include: • 60.91 hectares divided into 19 paddocks (0.5 acres to 30 acres in size) • 210 ML water licence + dam plus bore (unequipped for domestic supply) • Pump house with 60HP electric motor with reconditioned Southern Cross 3-4 Inch pump
• Full auto back flush on 4 x filters (for irrigation water) • 5 x filters on 3 x hydrant outlets • Underground mainlines • Gravity pressure irrigation to 60 acres (underground T Tape irrigation). Eight flood irrigation to 90 acres • Comprehensive list of machinery, multiple sheds • Three bedroom plus office home, two bedroom cottage, one bedroom quarters • Ex tobacco sheds and barns converted into stables • Flexifence Arena - 95m x 35m with river sand • Portable round yard, cattle yards and loading ramp • Horse teasing yard with attached serving pad • Horse wash/shoeing bay • Fully fenced paddocks improved with pasture and shelters • Hinge joint mesh fencing to entire property perimeter Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
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• Horse friendly sighter wire and electric standoff fencing to most of the paddocks • Lane ways provide excellent access to all paddocks The terrain is slightly sloping and the land here is all usable with good, fertile loamy soils. The property is perfectly positioned, being approximately seven minutes’ drive west to Dimbulah and approximately 35 minutes’ drive east to Mareeba. Don't miss a unique opportunity to invest in this large rural land parcel with private setting and plenty of water there are many possibilities for future development here. For further information or to arrange an inspection, contact exclusive Agent John Falvo on 0408 456 344 at Mareeba Property Office.
MUTCHILBA $1,450,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to John Falvo Mareeba Property Office 0408 456 344
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YOU CAN’T PASS THIS BUY! Spacious home, 916m corner lot, huge kitchen, outdoor living, gardens, fenced backyard. 2
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AUCTION TOLGA – KAIRI COUNTRY IN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE Cnr Jue Sue - Mehemt Road, Tolga 78.32 HECTARES WITH THREE TITLES: Lot 526 = 26.1Ha, Lot 2 = 30.2Ha, Lot 527 = 22Ha
To be offered for sale as a whole with a 150meg water allocation. If not sold as a whole property, each lot will be auctioned separately with a water allocation for each lot. The auction will be conducted at the Atherton International Club, Saturday 13th of October, 2018 at 11am.
FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT: First National Real Estate Atherton 4091 1177
Richie Cahill 0408 772 941 • Grant McAuliffe 0419 344 866
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Acreage with barron river frontage This fully fenced 30-acre property fronting the Barron River is only minutes to Mareeba CBD.
A wonderful lifestyle opportunity on offer with the possibility off earning extra income whilst still retaining your 9 to 5 day job. The property still retains 800 mature mango trees with the balance of the land fellow ready for development with either more fruit trees, small crops or would make ideal horse paddocks, underground water mains already in place plus a 10-meg water licence. The current owners have enjoyed many years of success in supplying a niche market with fresh mango, frozen mango, dried mango and mango puree and are more then willing to pass on their many years of experience. The 33m x 27m fabricat-
ed hard stand shed is fully equipped with 3 phase power, cold room, cold blast freezer room and storage containers. Adjoining the shed is a leanto which houses most of the property’s machinery including a mango picking aid. A comprehensive inventory list is attached with the sale and available upon request. The accommodation consists of a very tidy three bedroom plus office ranch style home with surrounding patio
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verandas and an attached two car carport. If 30 useable acres with Barron River frontage fits the bill, then be sure to take the time to inspect this property as soon as possible. For further information or to arrange an inspection, please contact exclusive marketing agent Andrew Rogato at Rogato Real Estate on 0418 183 444. www. rogatobros.com.au
MAREEBA $599,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Andrew Rogato Rogato Real Estate 0418 183 444
Get so much more for your money SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME
• 4 BEDROOMS, POLISHED TIMBER FLOORS • 812M2 FENCED BLOCK, QUIET AREA • CLOSE TO HOSPITAL, SCHOOLS & SHOPS • 3KW SOLAR SYSTEM, GAZEBBO AREA & SHED
PRICE: $249,000 NEG SOPHIE BOZZO 0428 128 154
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town only two minutes from town centre. Solidly built of masonry block construction internally and externally the home features open plan living, modern styling and a massive rear entertaining area incorporating a timber deck that overlooks the backyard. Other practical features include: • Fully split system airconditioned • Built-in robes and security screens throughout • Stunning renovated bathroom • Office with built-in cabinetry • Laundry with storage cupboards Address: Price: Agent: Contact:
• 6m x 6m colourbond shed with double roller door access • 6m x 3m garden shed • 800m2 fully fenced and irrigated allotment with no rear neighbours • Convenient location only minutes to Mareeba Town centre It’s the perfect setting for your family to enjoy a relaxed, easy care lifestyle in a solid, low maintenance home that's affordably priced. For further information or to arrange a private inspection please contact exclusive agent Joe Torrisi on 0417 700 468. MAREEBA $325,000 NEG EXCLUSIVE to Joe Torrisi Joe Torrisi Real Estate 0417 700 468
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INDEX
business A Air Conditioning & Refrigeration B Blinds C
DIRECTORY
Childcare Curtains, Blinds & Fabrics E Earthmoving Electrical
AIR CONDITIONING
Embroidery Entertainment F Floor Coverings Fuel G
Graphic Design I Irrigation I.T M Mowing Services
CHILDCARE
P Pest Management Plumbing Pool Maintenance
S Sandblasting/ Painting Security T Transport
EARTHMOVING
Tree Lopping Truck/ Crane hire V Venue Hire
ENTERTAINMENT • BISTRO • BAR • TAB • KENO • POKIES • FUNCTIONS
Authorised Fujitsu Service Agent
FREE QUOTES
Shop 4, 276 Byrnes St, Mareeba • PO Box 1034 Mareeba 4880
P: 4092 3019
M: 0409 648 403 • F: 4092 1629
info@mareebakidscampus.com.au www.mareebakidscampus.com.au
ts of All aspec g! vin earthmo
• Storage Dams • Drainage • Roads • Pads • 2D/3D UTS Grade Control • Full GPS & Surveying
0428 693 488
www.donhall.com.au
3 Locations in Mareeba: Constance, Dunlop & Hastie Streets
ABN 80 179 825 363 • QBSA 59712 • ARC License AU24014
Early Learning • Kindergarten • Outside School & Vacation Care
info@redlineearthmovers.com.au
CURTAINS,BLINDS & FABRIC
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
R & C AIRCONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
• Airconditioning Installations • Cold Rooms • Fridge Seals • Gasing • Servicing & Maintenance • Authorised Artic Licence
Call Ross Malfitana Mobile: 0429 898 657
ABN: 61 788 170 092 LIC. NO: L012565 ArtIC LIC: AU21630 QBSA: 1220582
BLINDS
BLINDS
31 Kennedy Hwy, Tolga intoblindstolga@gmail.com ABN: 60 907 697 564
Plus we sell... Tracks > Rods > Accessories
3rd Party Accredited in Quality, Safety & Environment
Ph: 4092 1389 or Ken 0429 725 779
96 James Street,Curtains Mareeba Competitive & Furnishings
your local business guide
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY >Phone: & Accessories 0429 869 023
phOne 4092 2922
FLOOR COVERINGS
SPECIALISING IN THE INSTALLATION OF: • CORK TILES • VINYLS • VINYL TILES • PARQUETRY • FLOOR SANDING • CARPET GOLD AllAn & DAni: MOBilE 0409 007 247 CARD P: 4091 3936 23 Louise St, Atherton Q.4883 707796
• Road Construction and Maintenance • Bulk Earthworks • Drainage • Excavations • Land Clearing • Driveways • Carparks • Dams • Subdivisions • Machinery, Truck and Float Hire
Tracks > Rods Competitive Curtains & Furnishings
96 James Street, Mareeba
www.greggconstruction.com.au
ELECTRICAL
your local business guide
For $40 per week this spot could be yours!
Phone the Express today 4092 3464
For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619
Supply & Fit
TO IN Blinds and Curtains
Desiree Siemon
FREE FREE Measure Measure and and Quote Quote Plus we sell...
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Vertical & Venetian Blinds Panel Glides > Timber Blinds
159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229
CURTAINS & BLINDS
Phone: 0429 869 023 For Alterations to Clothing & Curtains Phone Liz 4092 6619
Trust the BLIND specialists!
MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE
Custom Made
Open 7 Days FOr Lunch anD Dinner
P 4095 5669 F 4095 5797 M 0408 887 701
The ExprEss NEwspapEr delivers to:
Mareeba, Dimbulah, Kuranda, Walkamin, Tolga, Atherton, Kairi, Malanda, Yungaburra, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Koah, Speewah, Mutchilba, Almaden, Chillagoe, Biboohra, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mt Carbine, Cooktown, Lakeland, Laura, Normonton, Mt Surprise, Mt Garnet, Croydon, Forsayth, Einsleigh, Karumba, Georgetown, Cairns, Mossman, Port Douglas and many more in between!
For more info phone 4092 3464
your local business guide For $35 per week this spot could be yours!
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Laser Electrical Mareeba Phone: (07) 4092 4146 99 Vaughan Street, Mareeba mareeba@laserelectrical.com.au www.mareeba.laserelectrical.com.au LIC. 55472 | ARC. AU31673
Trust the FLOOR Covering Man! Carpet & Vinyl > Carpet & Vinyl Tiles > Floating Floors
MAREEBA FLOOR COVERING CENTRE 159 Walsh St, Mareeba P: 4092 5466 M: 0419 736 229
EMBROIDERY
receive 4¢ per litre discount by presenting this ad
Service StationS open to the public
• DOZERS D7R & D7G • SCRAPER • WATER TRUCKS • BODY TRUCK • MINING • FARM CLEARING • ROAD WORKS
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Supply & Lay FREE Measure & Quote
FUEL
EARTHMOVING
TOM SMITH P: 0407 161 783 F: 4092 7851 E: stj.enterprises@bigpond.com.au
Mareeba 4092 2800 Atherton 4091 3300
FLOORS
Certain work defined as “building work” in the QBCC legislation may only be undertaken by licensed contractors, or if undertaken by unlicensed contractors, only to the value of $3,300. However, work falling outside that definition may be performed by unlicensed contractors and is not subject to any value limit. To check whether a contractor holds a QBCC licence visit: www.qbcc.qld.gov.au or call the QBCC on 1300 272 272.
Do it right the first time!
Carpet • Vinyl • CeramiCs Floating Floors • Blinds
24 hour Fuel Service to approved customers (Mareeba only) ABN 98 735 499 133
JANE PETERS: 0427 932 776 Email: pickfordpark1@bigpond.com
7 BOWER ST, MAREEBA INDUSTRIAL PARK P: 4092 2472 • F: 4092 2668 18 MOFFAT ST, RAvENShOE • P: 4097 6888 For Bulk Fuel & Oil Contact Head Office at Miallo 4098 8222 www.theexpressnewspaper.com.au
business GRAPHIC DESIGN
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Creating high quality artwork with a difference for your business!
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• Business Cards • Logo Design • Brochures • Posters • Flyers
DIRECTORY PEST MANAGEMENT
now open at 2B Middlemiss St, Mareeba
SALES, SERVICE AND REPAIRS IN-STORE AND ON-SITE
• Laptops, Tablets, and Towers • Custom Systems • Phone and Tablet Repairs and Accessories • Networking Solutions
QBCC No. 889232
PLUMBING
The Express Directory has an affordable option to suit every business. Call Natasha today on Call 4092 3464
POOL MAINTENANCE
POOL MAINTENANCE & POOL SHOP 71 BYRNES STREET, MAREEBA “WE OFFER A COMPLETE ON SITE POOL SERVICE” ALL POOL SUPPLIES INCLUDING FREE WATER TESTING AND EXPERT ADVICE
P: 4092 1443 or 0413 013 297
LICENSED POOL SAFET Y INSPECTOR
Freight Distribution Warehouse Storage
CAIRNS • MOSSMAN • TABLELANDS DAILY
YARRABAH SERVICE TWICE WEEKLY Email: admin@pmcarriers.com 247 Hartley Street, Portsmith
4035 2034
SPECIALISING IN: • Parcels • Pallets • White Goods • Furniture • Tail Gate Lifts DELIVERIES TO: • Cairns • Kuranda • Mareeba • Mt Molloy • Julatten • Yungaburra • Tolga • Lake Tinaroo • Kairi • Atherton • Malanda • Millaa Millaa • Ravenshoe • Mt Garnet
your local business guide Locally Owned and Operated
• Patrols • Cash in Transit • Alarm Response & Installation • Alarm Monitoring • CCTV Installation & Service
ALL TYPES OF FREIGHT DELIVERY LARGE AND SMALL: 4 TIMES DAILY! CAIRNS, MAREEBA, TABLELANDS AND SURROUNDS
FARM DELIVERIES WELCOMED!
For all security needs call...
TELEPHONE: 4092 7680
Visit our website: www.fnss.com.au
TREE LOPPING
Dru ThursTon 0408 913 063 TRUCK/ CRANE HIRE
TABLELANDS TREELOPPING
Shop 3, 203-215 Byrnes Street Mareeba
MOWING SERVICES
The ExprEss NEwspapEr delivers to:
Mareeba, Dimbulah, Kuranda, Walkamin, Tolga, Atherton, Kairi, Malanda, Yungaburra, Ravenshoe, Herberton, Koah, Speewah, Mutchilba, Almaden, Chillagoe, Biboohra, Mt Molloy, Julatten, Mt Carbine, Cooktown, Lakeland, Laura, Normonton, Mt Surprise, Mt Garnet, Croydon, Forsayth, Einsleigh, Karumba, Georgetown, Cairns, Mossman, Port Douglas and many more in between!
Truck and Crane Hire 8 Metre Body and a 3 Tonne Crane with a 13 Metre Boom, 8 Tonne Pay Load.
WN E D LOCALLY O ATED R E P AN D O
For $35 per week this spot could be yours!
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your local business guide
• Treelopping • Bobcat Hire • Wood Chipping • Free Quotes • Stump Grinding • Fully Insured PENSIONER DISCOUNTS
Call Jon Lambert
P: 4091 5008 M: 0407 575 916
QBCC No. 889232
124 Mason Street, Mareeba (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126
your local business guide
For more info phone 4092 3464
CASH OR ACCOUNT CUSTOMERS WELCOME
PHONE: 4045 1767
SECURITY
PH: (07) 4092 7038 www.burratronics.com.au BURRATRONICS
P & M Carriers Taxi Trucks - Tail-Lifters Express Couriers
124 Mason Street, Mareeba (07) 4092 2433 • Fax (07) 4092 3126
I.T
BURRATRONICS
Sandblasting & Painting AINT QUALIT Y PION T C E T PRO ED GUARANTE
IrrIgatIon DesIgn & supply
• Pumps Sales & Repairs • Filtration • Water Tanks & Troughs • Water Treatment • Pool Treatments • Solar Pumping Systems • Reinke Centre Pivot & Lateral Move Irrigators 50 Byrnes Street, Mareeba Phone 4092 7788
TRANSPORT
Farm Machinery, Ute Trays, Trailers, Structural Steel, Rims and more.
Phone: 0458 965 784 or 4096 5784 Email: aemgraphicdesign1@bigpond.com
IRRIGATION
SANDBLASTING/ PAINTING
TRANSPORT
VENUE HIRE Having a Party or Function? we have the perfect venue!
MAREEBA TURF CLUB Spacious open venue, beautiful gardens and all facilities – the perfect setting for all occasions!
Excellence Through Perseverance and Diligence Wally Amory - Mareeba Depot Manager Phone: 0421 839 353 mrboperations@exodas.com.au
Race Day Parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Engagements, Business Functions, Christenings, Christmas Parties & more!
Bookings & Info Phone (07) 4092 1167
Advertising has never WITH PRICES STARTING AT JUST $35 PER WEEK!! been more affordable! YOU CAN AFFORD TO ADVERTISE IN THE EXPRESS DIRECTORY
Call Natasha Burton today on 4092 3464 or email: admin@theexpressnewspaper.com.au to find out more!
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CLASSIfieds Church Notices Presbyterians continue to meet in Mareeba for worship each Sunday 10am, QCWA Hall, Wilkes Street (behind Meals on Wheels) ~ All Welcome! your
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Wedding Steven Cater and Anika Bezuidenhout 30TH SEPTEMBER 2018 Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness. Love Dad, Mum, David, Sam and Adrian.
In Memoriam To Steven & Anika Giovanna CUZUBBO
~~ 28th September, 1997 ~~ Memories are something no one can steal, They leave a heartache no one can heal. Quietly each day, your memory we’ll treasure, Missing you always and loving you forever. Your loving daughter Maria, Nick & family D’Addona.
30th September, 2018
Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness. Love Uncle Rob, Zia Leah, Kyren, Bronson & Claudia.
Livestock
Public Notice
Small truck livestock carrying. Greg 0429 437 114.
NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY Tinaroo Falls Dam Emergency Notification Service
Mobile Butcher Bill Black Mobile Butcher. Hang up to 7 days. 0408 922 812.
Jeweller Brett Thompson Jeweller. Watch batteries and jewellery repairs. Ph 0437 800 892.
Residents living downstream of Tinaroo Falls Dam are invited to register for the SunWater Emergency Notification Service. This service provides downstream residents notifications of dam outflows and emergency information by SMS or phone. If your property/lot on plan number appears in the below map, you may be eligible for this service. To register, you will be required to provide a contact name, address, lot on plan number, mobile phone number and email address. To register, visit www.sunwater.com.au or call SunWater on 13 15 89. If your property is outside the SunWater notification zone, you can still access operational and emergency updates by downloading the SunWater App. For more information visit: www.sunwater.com.au/sunwater-app. 0
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All the best for a wonderful life together.
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The family of Lawrence O’Giady wish to thank the following people: Chillagoe Hospital, doctors of the Rescue Helicopter Cairns, Guilfoyle’s Funeral Service Mareeba, Pallbearers, Darryl and Coral Chaplain, Sylvia Cockburn, Pauline and Greg Larkin and everyone who sent flowers, called and attended Lawrence’s funeral. Please accept this as our personal thanks.
Steven Cater and Anika Bezuidenhout 30th September, 2018
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Faith Furnari
Concetto Furnari and family would like to sincerely thank the Mareeba Garden Settlement and all the wonderful staff for taking such beautiful care of Faith. We would also like to thank the Mareeba Hospital who treated Faith and family with such care and kindness and the Mareeba Ambulance for the many visits, where they cared for Faith. A special thanks to Sandra at Community Funerals for making Faith’s farewell such a beautiful day. An extra special thank you to Dr Akil from Amaroo Medical Centre - you looked after and treated Faith with such special care and kindness all these years, we will be forever grateful. Also, a big thank you to everybody for all the kind words and support.
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Late of Mareeba. Faith passed away peacefully on Sunday the 16th of September, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife to Concetto and family. A private celebration of life for Faith has been held.
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EOI-MSC2018-01 (EDITION 2 - SUPPLEMENTARY) OCCASIONAL PLANT HIRE 2018-2019 Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written tenders from contractors wishing to be added to the Council’s panel of preferred providers. Please note, previous plant submissions provided under EOI-MSC2018-01 (Edition 1) issued 24 February 2018 need not resubmit. Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink. com/msc. All enquires or clarifications must be via the online forum which will close three days prior to closing time. Council officers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquires. For technical issues or general assistance please contact Council’s Tenders, Contracts and Insurance Officer Ms Julie Pitcher on 07 4086 4683. The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Tuesday 9 October, 2018. Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD 4880
Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the reinstatement and repair of civil infrastructure damaged during the March 2018 weather event. The works have been separated into four (4) packages, being: TMSC2018-20 Dimbulah Area TMSC2018-21 Mareeba and Eastern Area TMSC2018-22 Mid-Western Area TMSC2018-23 Western Area Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink. com/msc All enquires or clarifications must be via the online forum which will close 3 days prior to closing time. Council officers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquires. We strongly recommend that you begin uploading your tender submission files at least two (2) hours BEFORE the tender closing time. Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD 4880
T-MSC2018-24 LEASE OF LOT 67 - SP136294 FREW STREET, MAREEBA Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites written tenders for the lease of Lot 67 SP136294 Frew Street, Mareeba. Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink. com/msc. All enquires or clarifications must be via the online forum which will close 3 days prior to closing time. Council officers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquires. The closing time for electronic lodgement of Tenders is 11.00am Tuesday 23 October, 2018. Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Tender will not be opened publicly. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD 4880
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TMSC2018-18 FLAGGY CREEK BRIDGE - DESIGN & CONSTRUCT Mareeba Shire Council hereby invites Tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake the Design & Construction of the Flaggy Creek Bridge, Mona Mona Road, Mona Mona. Tender documents are available on Council’s online e-procurement system, Tenderlink - www.tenderlink. com/msc All enquires or clarifications must be via the online forum which will close 3 days prior to closing time. Council officers are unable to respond to verbal or emailed enquires. We strongly recommend that you begin uploading your tender submission files at least two (2) hours BEFORE the tender closing time. Regulation 228(7) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 may be applied. Tender will not be opened publicly. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Peter Franks Chief Executive Officer PO Box 154, MAREEBA QLD 4880
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SPORTING CLUB RESULTS ARCHERY Results WA 60/900 shoot a club round. Round: (consists of 30 arrows each at 60, 50 and 40m on a 122cm face). Masters Men’s Compound: J Green 846 (TCA) Veteran Men’s Compound: G Hinsby 830 (BCA), R Hodgetts 780 (TCA). Veteran+ Women’s Compound: H Bochow 641 (TCA). Master’s Women’s Compound: MM Swe 601 (TCA). Results Short Canberra Round: (consists of 30 arrows each at 50, 40 and 30m on a 122cm face). Veteran Men’s Bare Bow Recurve: G Patten 793 (TCA). Results Junior Canberra Round: (consist of 30 arrows each at 40, 30 and 20m on a 122cm face). U14 Boys Compound: V Falvo 648. Cub Boys Compound: A Hodgetts 661. Next Sunday September 30, there will be coaching for beginners at the grounds off Springs Road, Mareeba from 9am until 12noon. Members will
RAVENSHOE/ MT GARNET Russel 113, Gordon 97, Chris 93 136/150, 3rd Andrew Casella up: M. Goulding, G. Brown and Victor 66, Graham 60, Vikki 37, 133/150. B – 1st Ryan Price E. Crema. Thursday 20th SepRifle Club
herberton rifle club September 23: Results for dou- Diana 13. Next Saturday 29th 122/150 55/50, 2nd Rebekah tember Jackpot Pairs. Winners: Herberton results for Sunday, September 23 at 600 yards on an overcast day with changing winds which resulted in low scores. Target Rifle: Gary Moss 95.0, Lotha Ross 89.3. F Open: Steve Barry-Porter 120.6, Les Binnie 119.7, Peter Smith 118.4, Bev Binnie 113.7, Barry Ellis 108.1, Peter DeKroon 105.2. F Standard: Peter White 120.7, Richard Butt 115.3, Bill Carrick 114.3, Travis Kohn 112.4, Tom Murray 106.3, Brian Helring 105.3, Rod Ranclaud 102.0, Darryl Thurston 101.2. Next shoot at Herberton is Sunday, September 30 – 600 yards, starting at 9am. Next shoot at Atherton is Sunday, September 30 -900 and 1000 yards 15 shot matches starting at 9am.
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ble 600 yards on an overcast and windy Ravenshoe morning: Target Rifle – S. Durham (15 shots match) 146.8. F Open – G. Sandilands 115.4. F Standard – L. Wilson 108.2, M. Wilson 104.2, P. Padgett (15 shot, half round) 80. F/TR – B Gianasi (half round) 56.2. Sunday, September 30: Double 600 yards. 9am muser, 9.30am start.
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Saturday 22nd Sept 2018. .303/ Service Rifle: V. HARRIS 224.3 (drug test pending), N. Roach 216.5, J. Anderson 215.7, M. Roach 214.2, P. Padgett 212.1, J. Norman 206, J. Delacey 204.1 W. Hose 192, G. Arnold 176. Pistol National Match: Wayne 114,
Sept: Rimfire field rifle and pistol Rosendahl 120/150, 3rd Alan ten pin. Birch 118/150. C – 1st Michael Heidenreich 121/150, 2nd Frank ATHERTON TABELAND Nunan 119/150, 3rd Rob Draper GUN CLUB 112/150. Event 3 30T Cont off Sunday 23rd September 2018. 16m. AA – 1st Jar Smaniotto Event 1 DB 50T. AA – 1st Jar 29/30, 2nd Phil Whatley 37/39. Smaniotto 94/97, 2nd Edgar A – 1st Ned Di Salvo 30/30, 2nd Collins 93/97, 3rd Phil Whatley Joshua Collins 28/30. B – 1st 50/53. A – 1st Joshua Collins Harrison Birch 26/30, 2nd Peter 50/52, 2nd Nathan Thurston Vit 24/30. C – 1st Harry Officer 49/52, 3rd Brian Sanderson 29/30, 2nd Bradley Johnston 53/56. B – 1st Rebekah Rosen- 26/30. dahl 55/50, 2nd Ryan Price 43/50, 3rd Harrison Birch 42/50. C – 1st Rob Draper 42/51, 2nd MAREEBA & MEMORIAL Joe Collins 41/51, 3rd Michael BOWLS CLUB Heidenreich 40/50. Event 2 Tuesday 18th September: Night 50T P.S. AA – 1st Edgar Col- Barefoot Bowls. Winners: Tony lins 144/150, 2nd Jar Smani- and Yvonne. Runners up: Alf, otto 137/150, 3rd Phil Whatley Robert and Vince G. Wednes135/150. A – 1st Ned Di Salvo day 19th September. Winners: 138/150, 2nd Joshua Collins P. Brown and B. Pitson. Runners
L. Cadorin and B. Lynne. Runners up: J. Battistin and M. Battistin, Best 2nd Game E. Leonard and J. Dennis. Sunday 23rd Sept ember Mixed Social. Winners: G. Scarpin, J. Ciobo and C. Dezen. Runners up: S. Tiraboschi, B. Dalgety and A. Dezen. The Marlin Shield has been cancelled for this year, due to lack of players. The Consistency Single have also been cancelled. Congratulations to: Betty Dalgety, Carmel Dezen and Raewyn Keddie on winning the T.F.N.Q. Triples in Innisfail. Also to Carmel Dezen, Joy Dennis, Liz Plowman and Raewyn Keddie on winning the Cane Train Fours at Edmonton. Date Claimer: Patron Vic Tiraboschi Day on Sunday October 28th.
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2019 COACHES WANTED > Premier Men’s Division > Premier Men’s Reserve Division > Men’s Second Division > Premier Ladies Division > Under 18’s > Juniors U6’s-U16’s
Clark named coach of year
The Mareeba United Football Club is currently seeking expressions of interest for Junior & Senior coaching positions for the 2019 Football season. MUFC has a strong and proud history and we are seeking coaches to further develop our young and talented players. All applications to be emailed to alex@mareebabulls.com or post to PO Box 1512, Mareeba Q 4880. Applications close Friday 30th November, 2018. For more information contact Alex Srhoj on 0403 343 692. (All positions require a FFA accredited youth licence. MUFC will help applicants achieve this licence if need be)
Atherton Roosters first grade coach Graham Clark was named Coach of the Year at the Cairns District Rugby League 2018 Gold Medal Dinner on Friday night. The award capped off a great season for Clark in his first year as the Roosters mentor. After leading the competition midway through the premiership, the Roosters finished the regular season in second spot before bowing out two games into the finals. Graham Clark will continue as the Atherton Roosters head coach in 2019. Roosters young forward Mae Mani was named CDRL Rookie of the Year also on Friday.
Atherton Roosters CDRL Coach of the Year Graham Clark.
Other CDRL Medal Awards Gold Medal First Grade – Bradley Stephen (Kangaroos) and Cephas Chinfat(Suburbs) joint winners. Gold Medal Reserve Grade – Jackson Laza (Innisfail). Gold Medal Under 19 – Zane Knowles(Ivanhoes) and Connor Rothery (Kangaroos) joint winners. CDRL Life Membership – John O’Brien. Club Champions – Cairns Brothers.
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Mossman CDRL champions
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Presentation of Trophies
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On Saturday night at Barlow Park, the Mossman Sharks ended a 20-year premiership drought with their 36-12 win over the Tully Tigers in the CDRL first grade grand final.
After leading 16-6 at the break, Mossman went onto score three late tries and claim the 2018 premiers title. Yarrabah have claimed back-to-back reserve grade
premierships after staging a late comeback to defeat Suburbs 34-28 in Saturday’s decider. Cairns Brothers won the under 19 trophy 34-20 over Kangaroos.
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Every Wednesday night + some Friday night games (October-December 2018) Senior & Junior Comp – MENS A & B Grades (15 + Yrs), C Grade (Over 35 Yrs only) LADIES A & B Grades (14 + Yrs) and JUNIORS (6-14 Yrs). Seniors $110 per player & Juniors $65 per player (All Fees to be paid on registration)
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Atherton fight hard but get defeated
Atherton Cricket let one get away on Saturday in the Far North Cricket T20 match against Norths at Loder Park. Norths looking to attone for their loss to Atherton in the T20 decider last season, won the toss and sent the home team in to bat. Dan Parnell continued his early good form clearing the boundary 4 times on his way to 60 off 46 balls. Atherton lost key wickets Chris Adams and Paul Nasser early, both caught behind off the bowling of Norths quick Brendan Smith. Tom Boorman 45 off 47 and Fred Pittorino 25 off 17 both did well, batting out the overs to post a team total of 141. Norths got off to a good start keeping well ahead of the run rate to be 1-74 off 7 overs. Atherton fought hard though, and after Dan Parnell picked up a key Batsman Dan Parnell scored 60 for wicket in the 8th over, went on Atherton at Loder Park on Saturday. to take the next 5 wickets for 43 runs putting the game back in the Tom Boorman got the unenvi- the edge of their seats bowling 4 last ball of the match. 2nd Grade balance. Scores were all tied up at 141 able task of bowling the last over dot balls before Norths were able travelled to Mareeba winning in and had the Loder Park faithful on to snatch a single off the second the local derby. at the end of the 19th over.
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Bulls weekend of semi final twists
The Mareeba Bulls went into the first weekend of the FNQ Football finals and produced all the ups and downs that only semi-finals football can do. Out of the five divisions the Bulls had in the finals series, the club said goodbye to the under 18’s, but still have four sides playing off this weekend in the preliminary finals all vying for a spot in the grand final. The Bulls 2nd division boys are already waiting after their win. On Friday night the Bulls 1st division boys travelled down to Port Douglas to take on the premiers the Douglas Dragons. After a close first half, the homeside ran away with the match in the second half with a 3-0 win, therefore setting a up a elimination final this Friday night with the Bulls hosting arch rivals the
Atherton Eagles. Meanwhile a few kilometres south, the Bulls 2nd division boys travelled down to Marlin Coast, but this time it was the Bulls who came away with the win and booked a spot in the grand final with a impressive 2-1 over the Rangers. On Saturday afternoon the Bulls reserves travelled down to the Southside Comets to take on the Innisfail Cutters and despite a very even contest, it was the Cutters who found a way to win 2-1 against the Bulls. The Mareeba side will now take on the Edge Hill Tigers this Saturday in the reserve grade preliminary final. On Sunday both the clubs youth and ladies travelled down to Marlin Coast to play in the elimination semi finals, with the
youth boys taking on the Stratford Dolphins and the ladies playing the JCU Strikers. The youth boys fought back from 1-0 down early to be level 1-1 with only five minutes remaining. With the Bulls dominating proceedings, it looked as though the match would go into extra time, but the Dolphins put a dagger through the hearts of the youth supporters with two goals in the last five minutes to come away with a shock 3-1 win, ending the Bulls youth season. The match of the weekend was the Bulls ladies against the JCU Strikers. After 120 minutes of gruelling football with the Bulls giving everything they had in their tank, nothing could split the two sides and it headed to the dreaded penalty shootouts. The Bulls prevailed with captain
Nicole Ghensi scoring the first, keeper Farah Boustead was then the hero saving the Strikers first penalty, before Kaliegh Cappella and Aly Slyney both scored their penalties, the Strikers then missed their fourth setting up 14-year-old Tonia-Maree Rantucci to step up and convert the winner and the youngster did not disappoint slotting away the winner with the match ending 4-1 on penalties. This weekend is sudden death football for all three sides. While the 2nd division boys will enjoy the weekend off, the clubs 1st division boys will host the Atherton Eagles on Friday night and the clubs reserves and ladies will both travel down to Southside Comets on Saturday in their respective divisions.
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